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After idling for years on the planning books, a new Detroit River International Crossing is shifting into high gear, bringing thousands of jobs with it.
On Friday (June 15), Canadian and Michigan officials signed a New International Trade Crossing (NITC) Agreement to jointly build a publicly owned $2.1 billion crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit.
The project has five elements:
• A new Detroit River bridge;
• Inspection areas (plazas) on each side of the river; and
• Direct connections to the highway systems in each country.
• A new Detroit River bridge;
• Inspection areas (plazas) on each side of the river; and
• Direct connections to the highway systems in each country.
"Reinventing Michigan to become a world trading center means developing an infrastructure that will meet the modern-day demands of an international economy," said Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a longtime supporter of the project.
Ambassador Competition
The NITC will compete directly with the privately owned, 83-year-old Ambassador Bridge, the busiest North American border crossing and the No. 1 traffic bottleneck in the entire Pan-American Freeway system.
The 7,500-foot suspension bridge has a monopoly on commercial truck traffic; bridge owners also own a nearby store that has a monopoly on duty-free fuel.
The Detroit International Bridge Co., which owns the Ambassador Bridge, has spent years and millions of dollars fighting construction of a competing span. Company owners want to build their own new bridge and have logged countless hours in court—and even a few behind bars—fighting the Michigan Department of Transportation on a related project.
Indeed, DIBC owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun has already launched a petition drive to demand a public vote Nov. 6 on the new crossing, but Michigan officials say the crossing agreement has language to nullify such a move.
Authority and Funding
The crossing will use a private-public partnership for design, construction, finance, operation and maintenance. The U.S. federal government will cover the federal portion of the U.S. plaza. Canada will pay for the plaza and roadwork on its side of the border and will pay up to $550 million to cover Michigan's share of the costs.
Canada will charge a toll on its side of the bridge, but no toll will be charged in Michigan.
The project will be directed by a nonprofit, six-member International Authority, which will not have the authority to condemn property or impose taxes.
Documenting the Need
The new crossing has been discussed for decades. Official efforts date to 1998, when Ontario's Ministry of Transportation issued a study looking at cross-border freight activity.
In 2000, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and Transport Canada formed a Border Transportation Partnership that also included Michigan DOT and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
In January 2004, the Partnership produced a final Planning/Need and Feasibility (P/NF) Study Report, identifying a long-term strategy to meet the needs of the transportation network serving the border between Southeastern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario.
The same year, an Economic Impact Study built the case for a new crossing to support more than $1 billion a year in Canada-U.S. trade. More than 70 percent of that trade moves by truck, the report said. The U.S. automotive industry is particularly dependent on goods from Canada.
In 2002, one truck crossed that border every 2.5 seconds, the report said.
Location and Environmental Approvals
By the end of 2005, the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) team had rejected twinning the Ambassador Bridge and had narrowed the location for a new river crossing.
After years of back-and-forth proposals, a location about two miles downstream from the Ambassador Bridge was finalized in 2008. A final Environmental Impact Statement was completed later that year.
At that time, officials estimated that construction would begin in 2010 and be completed by 2015.
All environmental approvals on the Canadian side were completed in 2009. On the U.S. side, FHWA has issued a Record of Decision approving the U.S. portion—the last step under the U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to gain project approval.
MDOT continues to conduct preliminary design activities as part of the DRIC project; further action awaits approval by the Michigan Legislature.
As currently planned, the six-lane span would be constructed between Detroit's industrial Delray neighborhood near Zug Island and Windsor's Brighton Beach area and would link Ontario's Highway 401 and Michigan's I-75.
Jobs Impact
The new crossing will create about 13,000 direct construction jobs during its four-year construction and an additional 8,200 permanent jobs once it's in operation, according to a new study by the Ann Arbor-based Center for Automotive Research.
The CAR study predicts that more than 33,000 direct and indirect jobs would be created in Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. during construction of the bridge between 2013 and 2016.
MDOT's studies also have said a new bridge would preserve or create 25,000 to 40,000 other jobs once the span is complete.
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Govenor Synider was put in office by the vatican cabal. He taking business away from the Ambasitor bridge people and giving that business to the cabal (Vatican, Rothschild's, Rockefelle's to steal money from the American tax payor.
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Memorial held at RAF Wyton for two Lancaster crews lost in wartime training accident
Posted: June 30, 2014|
A wartime airman from Buckden has taken part in a memorial service to the crews of two Lancaster bombers killed in a training crash – which he witnessed.
Percy Cannings was a gunner in a third Lancaster flying in formation with the other two and says he was "very lucky" his aircraft did not become involved in the accident which claimed 13 lives.
An emotional tribute to the 13 men who died was held at RAF Wyton on the 70th anniversary of the crash.
Relatives of the airmen and the son of the only person to survive the crash were present at the service.
Mr Cannings, a former Flight Sergeant who won the Distinguished Flying Medal, was at the service with members of his family.
He saw the two Lancasters collide in mid-air and described the incident as "devastating".
He said: "We were very lucky that our aircraft didn't get caught up in the slipstream and get taken out ourselves."
The Lancasters were part of 97 Pathfinder Squadron and were flying on a training sortie from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire when two of the aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision and crashed into a field.
Only one man, Sgt Joe Coman, survived, having parachuted to safety after his aircraft broke up.
His son Chris took part in the memorial which he described as being "very emotional".
The service was held at RAF Wyton because of its role as the headquarters of the Pathfinder Force whose aircraft led the bomber streams to their targets.
Relatives of the crews who died were told little about the mid-air crash at the time and it was only when members of the Lincolnshire Aircraft Recovery Group launched a project in 1979 to recover some of the wreckage, combined with eyewitness reports and research from the families, that the full picture emerged.
A plaque with the names of the 13 airman was also unveiled in Crowland, Lincolnshire.
Squadron Leader the Rev Steve Radley, station chaplain, led the service at Wyton where the plaque was dedicated.
He said: "It was a privilege to be asked to host this service. Initiatives such as this are very important so we keep alive the memory of those who gave so much through the Pathfinder Force."
Pathfinder veteran Squadron Leader Frank Leatherdale, who flew 59 operations with the force and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, presented some of the finishers of the gruelling Pathfinder March with their commemorative medals at Wyton.
The 46 mile march links four of the local Pathfinder bases.

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Bristol Rovers: Conor Gough will be given a chance
Posted: July 13, 2012|
BRISTOL Rovers manager Mark McGhee has offered young goalkeeper Conor Gough an opportunity to stake a claim to start the season as his first-choice stopper.
McGhee yesterday confirmed that senior goalkeeper Scott Bevan is unlikely to be fit in time for the start of the campaign at Ipswich on August 14 after undergoing surgery for a wrist injury in early May.
That leaves McGhee with only Gough, pictured, to call on should he decide against bringing in another goalkeeper on loan until Bevan's expected return at the start of September.
"We thought Scott's recovery period was going to be around 10-12 weeks," said McGhee. "It now looks as though it may be 12 to 14 weeks, so it does mean he will miss start of the season.
"It is something we'll have to look at as we go through the pre-season period, but the first thing we are going to do is test Conor and see how he stands up to it.
"We need to find out whether he could cope and is ready before we rush out and get someone else. We'll make sure that by the start of the season we'll have someone who is ready to cope, whether that is Conor or not."
Gough, 18, was signed on a two-year deal from Charlton at the end of last season and made his senior debut in the 4-0 defeat at Dagenham & Redbridge on the final day of the season.
McGhee, meanwhile, has revealed that he has offered wideman Joe Anyinsah a chance to force his way into his thoughts ahead of the new season. Anyinsah was told it would be in his best interests to find a new club towards the tail-end of last season shortly after being a substituted substitute during the 2-2 draw at Torquay. The former Bristol City wideman, however, has returned for pre-season and has been told the door is open for him to play a part in Rovers' bid to win promotion out of League Two.
"Joe was one of the two or three boys I spoke to at the end of last season, who I felt were going to be surplus to requirements," said McGhee. "One of the things I did say to them all was that it wasn't impossible they would be back with us for pre-season because they were all under contract and that is what has happened with Joe.
"I did inform Joe that it was in his best interests to consider moving on at the end of last season, but that if he was to come back here then he would be given the same chance as everybody else.
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To my grandpa's fiddle
We had a ball.
Dancing a jigg
To "Turkey In The Straw."
Then to Daddy's guitar
Threw the year's he'd play.
Country tunes from the heart.
We would sing and dance all day.
Our brother's electric strings.
With amp's turned sky hi.
Rock-n-Roll to Christian music
Always turning on our HiFi's.
My son's and nephew's
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Strum the strings to the song's
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Embryos are humans
Any thoughtful response to proponents of embryonic stem cell research must acknowledge from the beginning that a stand against embryonic stem cell research should not be construed as an anti-science or, worse, anti-medical-research position. In fact, we strongly support all medical researchers in their desire to conquer disease. We simply want to make the point that "how" science accomplishes a task has as much ethical import as "what" science sets as a goal.
Regarding embryonic stem cell research, we basically make a categorical distinction between embryonic stem cell research and stem cell research.
There is no doubt that stem cell research, using exclusively adult stem cells, in and of itself, can be a thoroughly ethical and even necessary enterprise and, in fact, is already providing medical therapies and showing great promise for even more medical applications.
On the other hand, the same cannot be said for embryonic stem cell research, which must kill human embryos in its research. There are at least two major arguments against embryonic stem cell research.
First, we put forth the simple but scientifically and philosophically accurate statement that human embryos are human beings. Human embryos, if given the proper care and environment of a human womb, can develop into human babies. They cannot and will not develop into nonhuman beings. Every one of us reading this now was at one stage of our lives, a human embryo.
Every human embryo has a unique DNA sequence that belongs neither to the mother nor father. Every human embryo is genetically male or female. And as every developmental biologist knows, an embryo is a unique "being." Embryos, of all species, have been studied in biological curricula (courses called "embryology") for more than a century because scientists recognize them as importantly unique. Embryos, by definition are beings at an early stage of development that have the "innate" instructions and ability to construct themselves toward maturity.
A human embryo cannot be scientifically categorized as anything other than a human being. It is scientifically inaccurate to compare a human embryo to a human skin or nerve cell, even if those body cells do have a complete genetic code. Why? Because in and of itself, no skin cell planted in a womb can ever develop into a human being.
All attempts to dehumanize the human embryo by scientists, philosophers and ethicists have been universally recognized as failures. Trying to find any moment when the human embryo becomes "human" other than at conception leads ultimately to a logical and/or scientific fallacy. If we are not human at conception, what are we and when do we become human?
The conclusion that both science and philosophy leads us to is that we are human beings from the moment of conception. Therefore, what right do we have to kill human beings for research?
In the same way that we would be repulsed by anyone who murdered another person, child or adult, in order to procure an organ for a transplant procedure they or a loved one needed, embryonic stem cell research deliberately targets and even creates (by cloning) human beings who must be killed in order to obtain the desired research material.
This in itself is enough to make embryonic stem cell research unethical and unacceptable.
Second, on a more practical plane, adult stem cells are, and have been, supplying the very cells that the embryonic researchers are only hoping to develop. For more than a decade, researchers have been publishing breakthrough after breakthrough, discovering that it is possible to take normal tissue cells and reprogram them into stem cells with the same unlimited properties that some hope to find in embryonic stem cells.
Any thoughtful person should be asking the primary ethical and medical question to anyone who supports embryonic stem cell research: Why? The great philosopher Immanuel Kant suggested that an absolute foundation for ethical behavior was that we treat every human as an "end" and never as a "means."
This simply echoes the Golden Rule, "Treat others as you would have them treat you."
Since human embryos are human beings, and among the most vulnerable of humans at that, any enlightened society should give them the same respect we accord every other human. If we don't respect human embryos because they look so different and offer no resistance, what vulnerable human group will be next on the list of the social utilitarians for experimentation — the undocumented?
— The Rev. Richard Benson is a priest at St. John's Seminary in Camarillo.
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I keep the design attached and the storage container inside the shirt in case of bleed through of the paint.
Sharpies are NOT recommended. My first attempt at this I used a Sharpie but it bled in the first wash. Though they are permanent markers that must mean until you wash them. Not sure if running the shirt through the Dryer first would have set the marker or not. But anyway this process uses Puffy Paint and who doesn't like puffy paint?


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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department is investigating a burglary at actress Famke Janssen's Manhattan penthouse.
Police say the "X-Men" actress told officers that when she came home Saturday, she found a children's book that didn't belong to her near her bed.
Police say the book, "The Lonely Doll," was on a shelf beside her bed. It's about a doll that wants to play with someone and is friended by two teddy bears.
Police say there was no sign of forced entry and the apartment wasn't in disarray. It wasn't clear if anything was taken.
Janssen told authorities she's the only one with access to her penthouse.
Police say the investigation into the burglary continues.
Janssen plays telepath Jean Grey in the "X-Men" franchise. She played a Bond girl in "GoldenEye."
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Aliases for CYP46A1 Gene
Aliases for CYP46A1 Gene
External Ids for CYP46A1 Gene
- Entrez Gene: 10858
- Ensembl: ENSG00000036530
- UniProtKB: Q9Y6A2
Previous Symbols for CYP46A1 Gene
Summaries for CYP46A1 Gene
This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This endoplasmic reticulum protein is expressed in the brain, where it converts cholesterol to 24S-hydroxycholesterol. While cholesterol cannot pass the blood-brain barrier, 24S-hydroxycholesterol can be secreted in the brain into the circulation to be returned to the liver for catabolism. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
GeneCards Summary for CYP46A1 Gene
CYP46A1 (Cytochrome P450, Family 46, Subfamily A, Polypeptide 1) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with CYP46A1 include alzheimer disease. Among its related pathways are Metabolism and Metabolism. GO annotations related to this gene include electron carrier activity and heme binding. An important paralog of this gene is CYP11A1.
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot for CYP46A1 Gene
Involved in the turnover of cholesterol. It converts cholesterol into 24S-hydroxycholesterol and, to a lesser extent, 25-hydroxycholesterol. Has also activity with xenobiotic compounds, such as clotrimazole.


text: Balancing piano students' scope and sequence is essential to a well-rounded musician. Of course, the first step is hand position, note-reading, and identifying rhythms. With young students, much can be learned by rote (copy-cat exercises with the teacher). By 8 or 9, note-reading is primary for the student to sense advancement. Most piano methods out there will do this: Alfred, Bastien, John Thompson are my favorites. The second step is to develop techniques. Learning scales in 5-finger patterns, octaves, then double octaves, first major and then minor. Hanon and Czerny I have used. Hanon is geared for younger ones. These can also be taught by rote. Either way, memorization to disconnect the student from paper and connect them to what their fingers and hands are doing is key. The third step, done at the same time as technique, is applying that technique to actual repertoire. There are many compositions which are simple: Bach, Mozart, and Beethovan, so... read more


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Rodolphe "Skip" Vallee, one of three big gasoline dealers in northwestern Vermont, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., have sparred for months over Sanders' charge that gasoline prices are being set artificially high compared to other parts of the state.
Now, Vallee is contemplating an escalation of the fight.
As first reported by Paul Heintz in Seven Days' Off Message blog, Vallee has paid for an advertisement that he may air on television that accuses Sanders of siding with "a multi-national billion dollar corporation" rather than the Vermont's environmental interests in an Act 250 case.
The corporate heavy-weight that Vallee is referring to in this yet-to-be-aired ad is Costco, which wants to add a gasoline station to its retail outlet in Colchester.
You can see the ad here.
Vallee, who owns a Maplefields gas station and convenience store nearby and dozens of stations in the region, has pressed environmental objections to Costco's plans repeatedly since Costco first sought permits for the station in 2007.
Last summer, a Costco executive sent a letter to Sanders after the senator started raising concerns about high gasoline prices in northern Vermont, noting that when Costco opens stations, prices generally fall.
"We have obtained several approvals for our gas station in Colchester but each approval has been appealed by among others, gas station owners in northern Vermont," wrote Joe Portera, executive vice president and chief operation officer for the eastern and Canadian divisions of Costco. "We can discern no legitimate reason for these appeals, and believe that they are really an attempt to use the land use process to stifle competition for gas sales."
Sanders said Monday he had written to the District 4 Environmental Commission asking for an "expeditious review" of Costco's application for a land-use permit.
He added, "We will not get involved in the merits of the environmental issues."
Vallee argued that by writing a letter urging the commission to speed up its work on the application, "Bernie is interfering."
Vallee, through Jon Anderson of Burak Anderson & Melloni, sent his own letter to the commission Monday saying it should "take the time it needs."
Vallee wants the commission to wait until the Agency of Natural Resources decides on his petition to have a wetland at the project site reclassified to a more restrictive status.
The commission's decision is imminent, according to Peter Keibel, coordinator for the District 4 Environmental Commission. "We are still reviewing the draft," he wrote in response to an email query. "It is our intention to have it issued before the end of the year."
Sanders' office said the "Billion Dollar Bernie" ad is an attempt by Vallee to shift attention from the issue of high gas prices. "Why is he charging people in northwestern Vermont 20 cents to 30 cents a gallon more than he charges in Middlebury?"
Sanders office also disputed Vallee's characterization of Sanders as letting down Vermonters by failing to protect the environment, preferring, according to the ad, to "support development that will increase traffic and idling emissions and phosphorous runoff in Lake Champlain leading to more toxic algae blooms."
"As one of the leading environmentalists in Congress with a 100 percent record last year with the League of Conservation Voters, Bernie finds it amusing to be attacked by a gentleman who was a major Republican fundraiser for George W. Bush, one of the most anti-environment presidents in history," his staff wrote in an email.


text: Tweet 'Psychological research shows that most people in the UK don't feel personally threatened by climate change because it is vague, abstract and difficult to visualise.' –Adam Corner, Guardian Photo by Satyakamk (Image source: Wikimedia Commons) The media is often accused of exaggerating the effects of climate change or of fear mongering, mostly by so-called 'climate skeptics', who refute the science of climate change, global warming or the role of humanity in the processes. These accusations are understandable as the skeptics hold a view that is different or contrary to most scientists, politicians and the general public. They tend to notice things that put a bee in their bonnet. Those who firmly believe in climate change and that it is caused – or greatly contributed to – by humans are conversely annoyed when the media presents the skeptics' arguments in an equal light to their own. It's basic psychology, right? But, let's put the physical science aside right now and think about how 'alarmed' people actually are. As far as I can tell they simply aren't. Despite all the media coverage of climate change and environmental issues, significant numbers of people are not radically altering their lifestyle. Sure, hybrid cars are selling better and there is more recycling going on. Awareness is growing, but panic isn't. September 11th caused panic. Average Americans (and not only Americans) stocked up on bottled water, guns and canned food. Gas mask sales went through the roof. Oh, and the U.S. invaded Afghanistan and Iraq as a consequence of 9/11. That was alarming. But fear mongering doesn't describe statements about 2° rises in temperature, a few centimeter rises in sea level or some rainforest disappearing from a far off, poor country that nobody ever goes to. I mean, like, polar bears are cute and all, but what about my needs? We need something tangible to happen to get off our couches and do something. A real WWII-style call to arms. Like, I don't know… a major U.S. city to be flooded resulting in hundreds – no, thousands – of deaths. But come on, when is that likely to happen? OK, to be fair, I don't know if Hurricane Katrina had anything to do with climate change. But that's not exactly the point. Scientists are warning that instances of extreme weather can increase due to climate change and that we should attempt to mitigate its causes as well as prepare for such weather. 'An American study played people recordings of actors delivering speeches about climate change. The version that people responded to the best talked about "air pollution" rather than "climate change" – because pollution is something visible that they could relate to, with strong connotations of dirtiness and poor health.' –Adam Corner, Guardian Flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina, photo by Paul Morse (image source: U.S. govt.) Apparently the U.K. is starting to get wise to the role of psychology in climate change, a role that this article from October 26 issue of the Guardian points out. Recent reports about U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband's frustration with the British public's lack of concern about climate change should shine a light on the link between psychology and climate change. Another article in London's Times newspaper from October 30th highlights what could be a psychological backlash against media exaggeration and inaccuracy concerning environmental issues. Such misinformation is canon fodder for climate skeptics, whose criticisms thereof contribute to an atmosphere of confusion and serve to undermine political and public environmental action. This is a problem with democracy: it needs an informed public, because real political action relies on public support. China's leaders, for example, can do a lot more a lot faster because they are less beholden to the citizens of their country. Wouldn't it be the ultimate psych-out if what is often considered to be the West's greatest contribution to the world ultimately tied its hands in its time of greatest need? Additional resources: The American Psychological Association – Psychology and Global Climate Change: Addressing a Multi-faceted Phenomenon and Set of Challenges Guardian – Jeremy Clarkson and Michael O'Leary won't listen to green cliches and complaints about polar bears SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER Thank you, your sign-up request was successful! Please check your e-mail inbox. Given email address is already subscribed, thank you! Please provide a valid email address. Oops. Something went wrong. Please try again later.


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Best Dance Program St. Louis 2001 - Compania Nacional de Danza
Sexy, sexy, sexy. If you were on a date for this exquisite Spanish ballet company at the Fox, undoubtedly you were necking before you got back to your car -- that is, if the ushers hadn't already been forced to pry you to out of each other's arms to extricate you from your seats: "Down in front! Find a room!" Many thanks are in order for Dance St. Louis director Sally Bliss, who managed to land this sublime company here, one of only three stops in its tour of the States. Strong dancers with magnificent grace and form, they exuded sensuality with every combination, with every leap, clutch and grab. Nowhere has a pas de deux steamed up so many glasses.


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(AP) MELBOURNE, Australia - David Ferrer has continued his career-long mastery of Nicolas Almagro, rallying from two sets down for a 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win in an Australian Open quarterfinal Tuesday.
It was Ferrer's 13th consecutive victory over his Spanish Davis Cup teammate.
Almagro served for the match in the 10th game of the third set and the 10th and 12th games of the fourth set, but was broken each time by Ferrer.
The fourth-seeded Ferrer will play either top-ranked Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, or Tomas Berdych in the semifinals.
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OCT. 4: The Ataris , North Star Bar, 8pm. The Ravonettes , Union Transfer, 8pm. Rasputina , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm.
OCT. 5: Propaghandi , Union Transfer, 8pm. The Disco Biscuits , The Mann, 3pm. Elle Varner and Ryan Leslie , Theater of Living Arts, 8pm.
OCT. 6: Divers , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm. Blue October , Theater of Living Arts, 7pm. The Walkmen , Electric Factory, 8:30pm. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion , Underground Arts, 9pm.
OCT. 7: The King's Men , Liacouras Center, 6pm. Matt and Kim , Electric Factory, 8pm.
OCT. 8: Barbara Streisand , Wells Fargo Center, 8pm. Das Racist , Union Transfer, 8pm.
OCT. 9: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah , First Unitarian Church, 8pm. Night Beds , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm.
OCT. 10: Waka Flocka Flame , Theater of Living Arts, 7pm. Holly Golighty , The Fire, 9pm. Tilly and the Wall , First Unitarian Church, 8pm. Menomena , Union Transfer, 7:30pm.
OCT. 11: Cobra Skulls , The Fire, 7pm. The Moutain Goats , Theater of Living Arts, 7pm. Public Image Limited , Electric Factory, 8:30pm. Jens Lekman , Union Transfer, 8pm. Perfume Genius , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm.
OCT. 12: Calexico , Union Transfer, 8pm. Rush , Wells Fargo Center, 7:30pm. Gwar , Electric Factory, 7:45pm. Bailey Hounds , Kung Fu Necktie, 8pm. Marky Ramone's Blitzkreig , North Star Bar, 9pm.
OCT. 13: Swan , Union Transfer, 8pm. Sloan , Underground Arts, 9pm. Prowler , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm.
OCT. 15: Twerps, Kung Fu Necktie, 8pm.
OCT. 16: The Wombats , Theater of Living Arts, 7pm. Beach House, Union Transfer, 8pm. Admiral , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm.
OCT. 17: Ben Sollee , Theater of Living Arts, 7pm.
OCT. 18: Holy Other , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm. Into It. Over It ., First Unitarian Church, 7pm.
OCT. 19: My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, North Star Bar, 9pm. Generationals , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm. Electric Wonderland , Electric Factory, 8pm. The AP Tour, Theater of Living Arts, 5:30pm. Off!, First Unitarian Church, 7:30pm.
OCT. 20: Youth of Today , Broad Street Ministry, 4pm. The Front Bottoms , North Star Bar, 7pm. Alanis Morisette , Electric Factory, 8:30pm.
OCT. 21: Kimbra , Theater of Living Arts, 7pm. Sea Wolf, North Star Bar, 8pm.
OCT. 22: Divine Fits , Union Transfer, 8pm. Com Truise, Theater of Living Arts, 7pm. Opossum , Kung Fu Necktie, 8pm.
OCT. 23: The Sea and Cake, Union Transfer, 8pm. Three Days Grace , Theater of Living Arts, 7pm. Rockie Fresh , Barbary, 8pm.
OCT. 24: Bear in Heaven , Johnny Brenda's, 8pm.
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Arkansas Foodbank In the News
Farmer's Market partners with Foodbank to provide food for school
KATV August 14, 2014:
The Little Rock Farmer's Market is partnering with the Arkansas Food Bank to stock the school pantry at Wakefield Elementary School.
School pantries operate much like other food pantries, assisting low income families, but school pantries are usually located on school campuses and only serve school children and their families.
Most pantries stock canned, dried and otherwise prepackaged food, but because of the partnership with the farmer's market, patrons and donors will be able to purchase fresh food to donate to the pantry.
Diana Long, Director of River Market Operations, said, "We knew it would be a great fit with our mission of bringing fresh food and community together".
Susie Everett promoting Drive Away Hunger in Inviting Arkansas:
August 2014 Issue
Being involved with Foodbank is an important part of the Everett family business, notes Susie. Her husband, Dwight, wears a bracelet that reads "B.A.G.S. (be a good steward)." "We have been blessed and should be good stewards of what God has given us. We want to run our business with integrity and fairness and want to make a difference. We can't impact every need or charity, but hopefully, we can make a small difference, which can go a long way in helping those in need of food."
Summer Cereal Drive 2014 Wrap with THV 11:
KTHV July 11, 2014
Friday was the final day of the THV11 Summer Cereal Drive!
Tom Brannon was at the Arkansas Foodbank Friday morning to wrap up the drive.
The total number collected in our community drive is 26,626 boxes of cereal! Amazing job, community members!


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Professor, Coordinator, Dental Hygiene
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Office: Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2202P
Areas of Research Interest:
- Hospice Counseling
Current Projects:
- Refining Dental Hygiene Program, Quality Assurance Program
- Obtaining Full accreditation from the American Dental Association for the Dental Hygiene Program
- Graduate Certification Clinical Counseling National Louis Univ
- BS Northwestern University Dental School
- M.S. National-Lewis University
- B.S. Northwestern University
Awards and Recognitions:
- Member Dental Hygiene Honor Society, Sigma Phi Alpha
- Deans List Northwestern University Dental School
Areas of Research Interest:
- Gerontology
- Hospice Counseling
Clinical Experience:
- 20 years clinical practitioner
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- Dental Hygiene License State of IL
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Sweet Lord Almighty, the menu at the Shangri-La Diner can read our mind. We've been enjoying Patrice Mari's excellent veggie burger ever since the Shangri-La opened its groovy doors in 2005. We've tried in vain to find a veggie burger as tasty, as juicywhat the hell, as meaty as the Shangri-La's. Aiming to sample this stellar sandwich just one more time before placing the Best Of crown atop its fluffy bun, we stopped by the diner on a recent afternoon. Took a seat. Opened the menu. Ordered...The Best Veggie Burger in Town! (!) Consider our thunder stolen. But really, who cares? The menu speaks the truth. Mari makes her patties with AuraPro. She's keeping mum about her exact recipe"We have to keep some secrets!" she laughsbut we detect garlic, salt, maybe a little red pepper. Top with lettuce, tomato and onion, serve on a pillow-soft egg bun, and there you have it. We like to order oven-baked fries on the side, dipped in Mari's awesome curry ketchup. (But confidential to the mind-reading menu: Cut it out. That's just spooky.)


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Hey, I hear that Ayko posts here! Man, I love me some Ayko!
Okay, I admit that perhaps a hundred or so of the 600+ were here as Stephen King fans. Still, 500 is a cool round number.
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Few places in the world can match the Serengeti's long human history and this fact has earned this part of Africa the title of 'Cradle of Mankind'. The earliest record is of a day 3.6 million years ago when three early human-like creatures (or hominids) walked across the Serengeti Plains, at a place now called Laetoli. A volcano had just erupted, blanketing the plains with ash, which a light rain then dampened. The prehistoric people left a clear trail of footprints. In a few days, another ash fall buried all the tracks and over time the ash hardened and became rock, preserving the tracks. Thousands of years passed before the soil on top of the trails eroded and luckily, archaeologists discovered them. The footprints reveal that early hominids walked erect and represent the earliest direct traces of hominids ever found.
The human story goes on, recorded in the ancient walls of Olduvai Gorge where several skulls and related fossils of early hominids were found. Some date as far back as 1.75 million years ago, while others are more recent. Waves of people have moved through the Serengeti ever since. Recently, about 150 years ago, the Maasai people came to the Serengeti. They ousted the Datoga people who undoubtedly pushed earlier people off the plains. And so it goes, back in time. No one tribe can claim to be the original inhabitants of the Serengeti.
The optional excursions listed below provide a chance to meet these latest inhabitants of the Serengeti Plains, called the Maasai. Other cultural tours listed below focus on different tribes in neighboring areas as well as modern Tanzanian villages. Our most popular excursion is the Olduvai Gorge Museum tour, which provides the best way to learn about the archaeology, history, and culture of this area.
Tour a traditional Maasai Boma and learn about the proud and fascinating Maasai culture. A village chief will provide a tour of the Boma and explain their beliefs and way of life. You may watch or take part in a traditional dance. A $20 fee is required and paid directly to the village chief to purchase supplemental grain. Pictures are welcome inside the Boma. There are several Maasai Bomas that our guides have relationships with that are located approximately twenty minutes from the main road at Olduvai Gorge. The location provides for convenient access but is still far enough off the beaten path to avoid the main tourist circuit. A Maasai village tour can be incorporated into any itinerary enroute from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater.
The Maasai are pastoralists and they live off their herds of cattle, sheep, goats, and donkeys. Traditionally, the Maasai move nomadically with their herds to find pasture and water; however, in recent years some of them have made more permanent settlements. It is becoming more and more common for Maasai to supplement their diet of milk, blood, and meat with grain. The Maasai live in peaceful coexistence with the surrounding wildlife. The Maasai are legendary for their independence, physical courage, and their ferocity as warriors.
Learn about archaeology, history and our ancient hominid ancestors at Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is a world famous archaeological site and anyone with an interest in mankind's ancestors will be fascinated by the history of this extraordinary place. The gorge and the surrounding area are also extremely interesting from a wildlife perspective as the habitat supports many distinctive plants and animals.
Olduvai Gorge is a canyon carved by water through the southern part of the Serengeti Plain. Its chief claim to fame is the rich treasure-trove of human and animal fossils that it has yielded. The name of the gorge, properly spelled 'Oldupai', is a Maasai word that refers the wild sisal found here. Our Olduvai Gorge tour includes a visit to the museum and visitor's center as well as a lecture by a department of Antiquities guide. The museum has several displays including a cast of the infamous Laetoli footprints along with other fossil bones and stone tools. This excursion can be incorporated into any itinerary enroute from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater.
Visit a traditional fishing village on the shore of Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile River, is located just outside the western border of the Serengeti. This excursion can only be conducted while staying in the Western Serengeti at Kirawira Tented Lodge, Grumeti River Tented Lodge, or Mbalageti Tented Lodge.
Visit a traditional village in Arusha and learn about the culture and life of most Tanzanians. Poli is a village within the Usa River district and close to the offices of Africa Dream Safaris. Clients who wish to visit a non-touristy village will enjoy this 2-hour excursion to the nearby village of Poli. Clients will meet with the Chairman (Mayor) of the village or a representative from his village council and learn how a village of this size is managed along with the day to day issues. Site visits will include the primary school, hospital, courthouse and the village offices. This tour is usually a highlight for clients seeking cultural interactions and insight into the life of most Tanzanians. We highly recommend this tour, as the experience is very rewarding and highly educational. This tour can be easily included into any itinerary by adding an extra day upon arrival or departure at the Arumeru River Lodge in Arusha. Please see the 'Arusha Layover' section under Safari Options for more information.
Conduct a guided walking safari culminating in a cultural tour of a traditional Iraqw village in the Ngorongoro Highland Forests above the Great Rift Valley. The Iraqw people (not to be confused with Iraq) settled the Ngorongoro area some two thousand years ago. These people speak a Cushitic language with its origins in Ethiopia. The Iraqw had livestock and probably cultivated millet when they settled Ngorongoro. Today they are primarily agriculturalists and live along the hills and valleys of the plateau that stretches from the Ngorongoro Highlands south towards Lake Manyara. The Iraqw people are known for their unique houses that were built completely underground. It is thought that great wars with the Datoga tribe to the west led the Iraqw people to adopt this method of house construction in an effort of self-defense. Today you can tour these underground houses and learn about their way of life. The Iraqw Underground House tour requires an overnight stay at Bougainvillea Lodge and can be conducted enroute from Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara on any itinerary.
Embark on a rugged adventure to the remote villages and camps of this unique and ancient Tanzanian tribe. It's about a 2-hour drive each way to Hadzabe territory (an itinerary with 2-nights in the Lake Manyara/Karatu is required to conduct this excursion). Some 300-400 Hadzabe live as hunter-gatherers, much as they have for thousands or even tens of thousands of years; they are the last functioning hunter-gatherers in Africa. The Hadzabe are not closely related to any other people. While traditionally considered an East African branch of the Khoisan peoples, primarily because their language has clicks, modern genetic research suggests that they may be more closely related to the Pygmies. The Hadzabe language appears to be an isolate, unrelated to any other.
In addition to a range of other cultural and charitable outreach opportunities, we offer our guests a chance to visit The School of St Jude, a charity funded school that provides a free, high-quality primary and secondary education to over 1,600 of the poorest, brightest children of the Arusha region in Tanzania. Here they can meet students - who come from the poorest families in Arusha - and find out how one classroom in 2002 has grown into three campuses, two boarding houses and a centre of employment for over 450 local Tanzanians.
Easily incorporated into any itinerary.
Balloon safaris can be incorporated into your itinerary during any month of travel. The Central Serengeti launching site (available year round) is a great option any month with abundant resident animal sightings and spectacular scenery. The South Serengeti launching site offers the opportunity for an aerial view of the Great Migration on the open plains from mid December to early April and similarly at the West Serengeti launching site from roughly mid May to early July.
You will be picked up at 5.00am from your lodge and will be driven to your awaiting balloon at the specific launching site. If you have selected any of our private luxury camps, your driver will transfer you to the nearest lodge where you will meet up with the other guests. Keep an eye out for nocturnal predators as you may encounter them returning from their nightly hunting forays on your game drive to the launching site.Arrive at the balloon-launching site for a quick briefing from your pilot. As the blush of dawn glows to the east, you will take off and float above the vast Serengeti.
From a unique aerial perspective, watch in awe as the sun rises in molten splendor. Soar in the quiet hush of morning as the vast savannah below is washed in a rising crescendo of golden light, illuminating the details of the African landscape in vibrant colors. With a little luck you will have good game viewing opportunities while you glide peacefully above the Serengeti. Please keep in mind that every flight is different and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, you will undoubtedly enjoy the spectacular views and the serene quiet as you aimlessly drift along with the prevailing winds.
Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon while sometimes flying at treetop height and at other times ascending to 1000 feet. Flight time is about one hour depending upon conditions. Scout vehicles will track your location from the ground and will be waiting for you wherever the winds have carried the balloon.
Your balloon safari ends with a delightful champagne toast and an elegant breakfast at the landing site. A lavish breakfast is served in the bush with weighty silver, delicate china, and fine linen tablecloths. Breakfast consists of tropical fruits, freshly baked bread, eggs, sausage, bacon, mushroom and tomato.
Experience the unique sights, smells, and sounds of Africa unconstrained by a vehicle. Immerse yourself into the subtle yet beautiful details of this wild place. Learn to recognize different animal footprints. See and touch the different plants that form the bottom level of an immense food chain. Watch curiously as a dung beetle recycles waste from the plains or take a minute to watch a butterfly or hummingbird move from flower to flower. Learn about ancient medicinal plants that have been used for thousands of years to cure various ailments. On foot you can really take notice of the little things that are passed quickly by while driving. Walking in the bush could prove to be one of the highlights of your safari as you track animal footprints, game view on foot, and learn about ecology and culture from your Maasai Warrior or Park Ranger Guide.
View hippos and crocodiles on a 30-minute nature walk along the banks of the Mara River in the remote reaches of the Northern Serengeti. Short but sweet, this walk provides an opportunity for great game viewing on foot while surrounded by one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the Serengeti. With a little luck you might just witness the famous wildebeest crossing.
Explore the scenic and remote Wogakuria area of the North Serengeti on a proper walking safari from either Serengeti Buth Tops Camp or Lemua Kuria Hills Tented Lodge. These 2 - 3 hour walking safaris are led by naturalists along with armed park rangers and explore the varied habitats of Wogakuria. Either walking safari is highly recommended during the dry season is staying at Serengeti Buth Tops Camp or Lemua Kuria Hills Tented Lodge.
View hippos and other resident wildlife on a 30-minute nature walk from Migration Tented Lodge to the banks of the Grumeti River in the Northern Serengeti. This walk make a great afternoon activity after a morning game driving the surrouding area. A stay at Migration Tented Lodge is required.
Buffalo Tented Lodge located in the Loliondo Game Reserve just outside the Northern Serengeti offers some of the best walking safari options in and around the Serengeti. Each walking safari can be tailored to a guest's personal preferences for long or short, strenuous or leisurely. The hills of the Loliondo area are extremely scenic, and it is very rewarding to walk up and enjoy the gorgeous vistas. Bush walks allow guests to appreciate some of the more subtle details and see "the bush" from a unique perspective including plants, trees and the role of smaller animals on the land. Additionally, the walking safaris are led by Maasai warriors from the neighboring villages, which adds a unique cultural experience to the walking safari. A stay at Buffalo Tented Lodge is required.
Cross the Mbalageti River swing bridge on a 1.5-hour walking safari from Mbalageti Tented Lodge. The walk departs from the lodge and winds down the Mwamnevi Hill to the Dutwa Plains. It's a short crossing across the Dutwa plains to get to the Mbalageti River, which is enclosed in a thick canopy of gallery forest. Bird life is amazing by the river and it feels like being in a rain forest. After you cross the swing bridge, refreshments are offered before you embark on the return route back to Mbalageti Tented Lodge. This walk is a great experience year round and an overnight stay is required at Mbalageti Tented Lodge.
Walk through the Southern Serengeti Plains near Olduvai Gorge in the company of a Maasai Warrior. This special walking safari takes approximately one hour to complete and culminates with a tour of a local Maasai Boma (village) and an optional visit to the Olduvai Gorge Museum. Take your time on the walk tracking footprints and enjoying the scenery and wildlife. Your Maasai guide will explain many interesting things about the 'bush' and his culture. During the dry season, there is a good chance that you will encounter giraffes and Grant's gazelles. During the green season, the migratory animals may also be seen including wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelles.
Encounter big game on foot including giraffes and elephants on one of many walking safaris throughout Tarangire National Park. One of the highlights of any Tarangire walking safari is the opportunity to see the rare and beautiful lesser kudu antelope. Kudus are notoriously shy and will quickly hide at the sound of an approaching vehicle. Walking safaris throughout Tarangire yield frequent sightings of this elegant antelope as one quietly traverses the thick bush habitat where they reside. Walking safaris in Tarangire may be conducted year round from Tarangire Treetops Lodge, Kikoti Tented Lodge or Swala Tented Lodge. Each respective lodge has in house guides that we can arrange to lead a walking safari should you be interested. The Tarangire walks are highly recommended and make a great way to conclude any safari.
Explore the shorelines of Lake Ndutu in the South Serengeti on a scenic nature walk. This nature walk is highly recommended during the green season from December through April. Lake Ndutu plays host to not only thousands of flamingos during the green season but also the Great Migration.
Walk through a beautiful valley in the remote reaches of the Eastern Serengeti Plains. Angata Kiti is a small valley that cuts through the ancient Gol Mountains. Nasera Rock, a huge granite monolith, marks the entrance to Angata Kiti and makes an ideal starting point for this two to four hour walking safari. The Angata Kiti walk is truly an amazing adventure off the beaten path and is perhaps our favorite walking safari. Wildlife viewing can be spectacular here during the green season and the goal of this walk is to witness the great wildebeest migration of foot. Please note that these remote eastern plains receive the least amount of rainfall in the entire ecosystem. This small amount of rainfall, combined with a shallow soil base which allows water to dry quickly, can make wildlife viewing unpredictable at times. Angata Kiti is only recommended during the green season.
Hike through a massive cliff gorge that is the primary nesting site of the Ruppell's Griffon Vulture. These vultures are cliff nesters and breed one chick a year every March when the great wildebeest migration is located in the immediate area. It is fascinating to watch the vultures soaring overhead as you walk through the surreal looking gorge. A walking safari at Olkarien Gorge also provides an opportunity for interactions with the Maasai, who typically bring their cattle to drink at the base of the gorge. Olkarien Gorge rests at the eastern edge of the Gol Mountains and is only recommended during the green season. Due to the remote location, an overnight stay at the nearby Nasera Rock Private Luxury Camp is required.
This adventurous walk is a full day's hike to the floor of Empakaai Crater, which is nearly 4 miles wide. The steep walls of the caldera soar above the crater floor approximately 1,000 feet. A trail into the crater leads from the eastern rim down through the forest to Empakaai's floor and the lake, which is sometimes home to flamingos. Be on the look out for buffalo, blue monkeys and the rare bushbuck as you descend down through the lush green forest. Beautiful and colorful birds such as turacos and sunbirds may also be seen in the forest. Two nights at any lodge or camp on the rim of the Crater are required in order to facilitate this full day hike.
Three properties in North Tanzania are permitted to conduct night game drives including Buffalo Tented Lodge, Swala Tented Lodge and Tarangire Tree Tops Tented Lodge. Each lodge employs a unique open-sided safari vehicle which can be used in the periphery of the park. The vehicle is equipped with a special "spotter" seat at the front of the vehicle as well as a spot light. Night here is another world altogether, an alien landscape waxed in silver moonlight. Ghosts of hippos emerge from the rivers, giant shapes of elephants melt into and out of clearings like silent battleships passing in the night, and the throb of lion roaring pierces the chilly black. Keep an eye out for eyes shining back at you from the spotlight, and watch for nocturnal creatures you won't likely find out during the day, like bush babies and porcupines.
Africa Dream Safaris is proud to offer the Junior Game Ranger Challenge to all our young guests. This program is full of exciting games and activities designed to enhance your child's safari experience - inspiring and educating them along the way!
Even before their trip begins, the Junior Game Ranger will receive a package in the mail loaded with information and equipment to prepare them for the adventure ahead. The kit includes: a backpack, flashlight, canteen, disposable camera, pencils and a 40-page fieldbook filled with fun challenges. With an interactive approach, each activity teaches the young explorer about the culture, language, wildlife, geography and ecology of the Serengeti. After finishing each task, your guide will stamp the fieldbook and award the young ranger with a patch and a certificate in celebration of their accomplishment!
On your safari trip with Africa Dream Safaris, you will witness for yourself the beauty of Tanzania, reflected not only in its natural resources but also in the graciousness of the local people. We are certain you will be moved by both.
In appreciation for all the beauty and inspiration this amazing country has given us, it is time to GIVE BACK. It is our privilege to support several humanitarian projects and conservation efforts that have a positive impact the lives of the local people and wildlife in real, tangible ways. As a direct result of our efforts, children have gotten the basic medical attention they needed to survive and a proper education to rise above otherwise hopeless circumstances; more precious animals, some critically endangered, now have a real chance at sustained survival in the wild where they belong.
Our main sponsorship projects to date including the Foundation for African Medicine and Education, Serengeti Lion Conservation, Serengeti Cheetah Conservation, Poli Village School, The Peace House Orphanage and The School of St Jude. Sustained focus on these projects has resulted in real, lasting success. In addition to continuing our support of these efforts, we also hope to participate in many more such projects in the future!
By choosing Africa Dream Safaris, you will partner with our front-line efforts to improve the lives of the local people and conserve the precious wildlife that make their home here. And it is WORKING! We will be so grateful to have you on our team moving forward. Together, we can continue to make a real difference!
Tour the Foundation for African Medicine and Education (FAME), a charitable organization that was founded to provide quality medical care to the local people living in rural Tanzania.
Monthly donations by Africa Dream Safaris help F.A.M.E. provide invaluable medical care to people living in the District of Karatu, a rural region between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
All guests traveling with Africa Dream Safaris are invited to stop by the FAME facility in Karatu for a brief tour and presentation. This excursion can be conducted on any safari itinerary as the FAME facility is located right off the main road between the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. This brief tour is highly recommended and praised by returning guests.
By 2010, an estimated 20 million children under the age of 15 will have lost one or both parents to AIDS. Without parents to support them, many children are often forced to abandon school. Without an education, orphans face a bleak future with little hope. A survey of over 400 households with orphans in Tanzania reported that almost 40% could not cover even basic expenses. The most common difficulty was covering school fees, including those for materials and uniforms.
Guests travelling with Africa Dream Safaris are welcome to tour the facilities at a local orphanage in Arusha. This excursion can be conducted with an Arusha layover or on the last day of your safari if departing on the late night KLM flight.
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In addition to a range of other cultural and charitable outreach opportunities, we offer our guests a chance to visit The School of St Jude, a charity funded school that provides a free, high-quality primary and secondary education to over 1,600 of the poorest, brightest children of the Arusha region in Tanzania. Here they can meet students - who come from the poorest families in Arusha - and find out how one classroom in 2002 has grown into three campuses, two boarding houses and a centre of employment for over 450 local Tanzanians.
This excursion can be conducted with an Arusha layover or on the last day of your safari if departing on the late night KLM flight.
Africa Dream Safaris is a proud sponsor of the Serengeti Lion Project. Our funding helps to protect lions against diseases such as canine distemper through programs aimed at vaccinating domestic dogs on the periphery of the Serengeti.
We are delighted to announce that Africa Dream Safaris was honored with the Tanzania Conservation Award specifically because of our work with the Serengeti Lion Project. This prestigious award is presented by the Minister of Tourism in conjunction with the Tanzania Tourist Board.
Twenty-six resident lion prides residing in and around the Central Serengeti have been continuously studied since 1966 when George Schaller began his groundbreaking field study. The Serengeti Lion Project was hence created, which is the longest continuous field study ever conducted on a large mammal. One female member from each of the 26 prides is radio collared so that they can be tracked and studied on a weekly basis.
Two field biologists are stationed in Seronera 365 days a year to monitor and continue this long-term study. For a $750 per group donation, we can arrange a field talk by the current field biologists at the Lion House in Seronera (Central Serengeti) where you can learn first-hand about the lions of the Serengeti.


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Fogo Harbor with traditional small boats, still used for cod fishing.
Haverford Alum and Current Parent Sponsors Student Residency on Fogo Island
Stephen Chehi '11 did not know what to expect when, the summer before his senior year of high school, he set off to spend six weeks pursuing his photography and reading on Fogo Island, a small fishing village off the coast of Newfoundland.
What he found was an idyllic place, full of scenic natural locales and friendly neighbors who encourage an open-door policy. "There's something about it that's unspoiled," he says.
Now, Stephen's parents, Mark '78 and Johanna Chehi, want other Fords to experience Fogo Island the same way their son did by sponsoring a summer residency program for fine arts students. One or two students will spend four to six weeks during June and July at the Chehis' harborside three-bedroom cottage, immersing themselves in their artwork and the local culture.
The idea for a residency program came to Mark Chehi after he bought the house two summers ago. "I looked at the hard reality: We'll spend two weeks a year there in August and a few visits in between, but it will be relatively unused for the balance of the year. How could we make this an asset for other people?" He wanted to give others the opportunity Stephen had had to explore the island and focus on an independent project in the arts.
"Fogo Island is a place of remarkable beauty—you feel like you've time-traveled into the past when you get there and that you are at the edge of the civilized world," says Emily Cronin, Associate Director of the Hurford Humanities Center, who visited the Chehis' house this summer and is helping to facilitate the residency. "It is remote, starkly beautiful and green, with few of the distractions that can overwhelm us with our hyperactive lives."
Those accepted for the program will be provided with living accommodations, meals, studio space, local community guidance, and a small stipend. In return, they are expected to not only pursue their art and interact with their neighbors, but also help establish and manage a local nonprofit community art gallery in one of the old churches. "We want to have Newfoundland and visitor art exhibited there," says Mark Chehi.
This past summer, Associate Professor of Fine Arts Ying Li spent time at the Chehis' house, creating a series of paintings that will be exhibited in the Lohin Geduld Gallery in New York City November 20-January 3. "They're different from any landscapes I've ever painted," she says. "On Fogo Island, there are no trees, the sky looks huge, the clouds change every second. From the window you can see spectacular sunsets over the harbor. It's a very special place."
For more information about the Fogo Island residency, contact Emily Cronin, Ying Li, or Willie Williams.
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@Rossi: "What do you have against transforming those who take away into those who produce? You know, that nasty phrase of making them "productive citizens"......
You probably noticed, people with brown skin usually vote Dem. If they tended to vote Republican, these legislators would be tripping over their own feet in the rush to get these people citizenship.
There are farmers in Alabama who have already gone to legislators begging them to stop this. There are family farms they say will now fail, that there will be no crops on that farm next year. This is an extremely poorly thought out piece of legislation by a group of wreckless and cruel people who really don't give a rat's ass about the undocumented workers OR the farmers whose crops are now rotting. They're so consumed by their hatred of the brown skinned folks, they put the screws to businesses in their own state just to flex their muscle. Sounds exactly like the republicans in Congress who would rather screw the country out of their hatred for one man. Amazing correlation, huh?
@Adewmont: Then YOU should not steal. But it is not your place to judge others, which is the message Flynt is trying to portray. "That means feeding the hungry, taking care of the sick, visiting the prisoner and — most of all — showing kindness to strangers." That means, you treat people with kindness and compassion no matter what they've done. Good lord, man, I'm not even religious and *I* understand that better than you do! Immigration or being undocumented is not the issue here. The issue is how these people are being treated, as less than human. They are having their water cut off, for crying out loud, no water to drink, bathe with, cook with. They are being terrified and demonized, these people who are just trying to get along in a nasty world. That is NOT how we Americans should treat others, no matter what the laws or what they've done so wrong in your bigoted eyes. If a state wants to enforce its immigration laws, then do so humanely.


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The megapixel count is only one part of the story. A higher megapixel count can mean a lower sensitivity/accuracy per pixel. What matters is the quality of the sensor and the shutter speed, image stability, quality of the lens and ISO versatility.
Once you get over four megapixels, unless you're doing really huge spreads it doesn't really matter provided the rest of the camera is up to it. I'm not insulting your camera at all (it's a fine camera) but I would liken megapixels to the old 'megahertz myth' of early last decade. Larger numbers don't necessarily mean increased quality. In the 'megahertz myth', manufacturers stopped taking into account instructions per cycle; which is why you had a Pentium IV clocking at over 3.0GHz effectively doing no more 'work' than a PowerPC chip that is running at a much lower clock speed.
The ISO is a biggie for me. If I were to buy another camera I'd try and get one that was pretty decent at higher ISO's...soo many pictures ruined because I forgot to change the ISO :-(
I would like to print some of my picture out large so the bigger mp number will hopefully do it justice :-D
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Habs drop 'slow starter' Briere to fourth line
Oct 15, 2013, 11:36 AM EDT
The Montreal Canadiens will have a new look up front on Tuesday against Winnipeg as Daniel Briere will skate on the fourth line alongside Travis Moen and Michael Bournival.
According to Briere, he knows what message is being sent.
"Michel [Therrien, head coach] has said it from the start that this is the way it's going to go," Briere told the Montreal Gazette. "There are some guys who have stepped up early and they deserve the ice time. In my case, I've always been something of a slow starter.
"Right now, I'm getting caught on the outside and it's up to me to get back in."
Briere, 36, has just one assist through five games while averaging nearly 16 minutes per night.
What's curious is that despite his claims, Briere hasn't historically been a slow starter. Consider this tweet from NHL.com's Arpon Basu as evidence:
#Habs Brière's starts: 09-10: 5 G 2 A first 8 GP 10-11: 6 G 2 A 9 GP 11-12: 4 G 6 A 10 GP 12-13: 2 G 2 A 11 GP Not so bad until last season
— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) October 14, 2013
The way Therrien sees it, the decision to demote isn't so much about Briere as it is the players around him. Montreal has a number of forwards playing well at the moment — Lars Eller, Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher are all at least point-per-game guys thus far — and the reward of playing well is added ice time.
Vice versa for those not playing well.
"We have a lot of depth with our forwards, especially with our wingers," Therrien explained. "We have to take some decisions and we made a decision to put Daniel on the fourth line."
In related news, the Habs will get captain Brian Gionta back tonight vs. the Jets after he missed Saturday's 4-1 win in Vancouver dealing with a personal matter.
- joey4id - Oct 15, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Though very young, Bournival could help Briere get out of his funk if he still has some game left in him. Bournival is a very creative and intelligent offensive player. Could be a good combo with a mucker as the third wheel.
- pdupuis4 - Oct 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Briere has been a presence on the ice. Some points would be welcome. Desharnais has been invisible.
- joey4id - Oct 15, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Well! Desharnais is NOT a number 2 or 3 center. That is the habs weakest position.
- ribs108 - Oct 15, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Great offseason Bergevin!! An injured 4th liner (Parros) and now a "2nd line" 4th liner. More great developments for the "storied franchise". Go Jets Go!!
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About 30 years ago, my younger sister Pam had to write an essay on a "hero" for NYU.
1956's The Last Frontier
- Published October 04, 2011
- Written by Josh Becker
I honestly thought that I'd seen all of Anthony Mann's great Westerns from the 1950s: Winchester '73, The Naked Spur, Bend of the River and The Man from Laramie. Nevertheless, a few months ago I stumbled across yet another terrific Western he directed, The Last Frontier.
1956's Seven Men From Now
- Published March 29, 2011
- Written by Josh Becker
Seven Men from Now is the first, best and least-known of the seven films Producer-star Randolph Scott and Director Budd Boetticher made together.
1961's The Comancheros
- Published August 28, 2011
- Written by Josh Becker
John Wayne was in such a fertile period in his career when he made The Comancheros—coming off Howard Hawks's Rio Bravo, John Ford's The Horse Soldiers and Wayne's own mega-production of The Alamo—that The Comancheros got lost in the shuffle.
1972's Junior Bonner
- Published January 11, 2011
- Written by Josh Becker
Four rodeo movies were released in 1972: Junior Bonner, J.W. Coop, When the Legends Die and The Honkers. (You might find four rodeo pictures in all the previous 72 years!)
1956's The Last Hunt
- Published July 28, 2011
- Written by Josh Becker
We are informed at the beginning of The Last Hunt that all of the depictions of buffalo hunting in the film were photographed at the annual "thinning" of the herds in South Dakota.
1929's Hell's Heroes
- Published November 09, 2010
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Being the severely-obsessed movie geek that I am (I've seen nearly 5,000 movies and keep a list), combined with the fact that William Wyler is my favorite director (Mrs. Miniver; Ben-Hur), I spent most of my life dying to see his 1929 version of the classic Western story by Peter B. Kyne, The Three Godfathers, titled Hell's Heroes.
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The House Ethics Committee said on Monday that it will launch a full-scale subcommittee investigation into whether efforts by Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., on behalf of a kidney-transplant program in Nevada that has financial ties to her husband was a conflict of interest.
The announcement from Chairman Jo Bonner, R-Ala., and ranking member Linda Sanchez, D-Calif.—which comes amid Berkley's challenge to freshman Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev.—emphasizes that the committee's decision does not necessarily imply that a violation occurred.
But news that the committee on June 29 unanimously voted to establish an investigative subcommittee is an unwelcome development for Democrats, who hope that the Silver State is one of a few where they could swipe a Senate seat back from Republicans. There is no certainty of when the closed-door investigation will end.
Last fall, the Nevada Republican Party filed an ethics complaint against Berkley, 62, after The New York Times detailed five years of actions "in which she pushed legislation or twisted the arms of federal regulators to pursue an agenda that is aligned with the business interests of her husband." Those efforts reportedly included advocating for higher Medicare reimbursement rates for kidney care.
According to the committee's Monday announcement, Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, will lead the investigative subcommittee and Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., will serve as ranking member. Reps. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., round out the subcommittee.
Berkley's Senate campaign asserted that it was "pleased" with the committee's decision, though the panel could have elected to dismiss the matter.
"We are pleased with the committee's decision to conduct a full and fair investigation, which will ensure all the facts are reviewed," Berkley's campaign manager, Jessica Mackler, said in a statement. "We are confident that ultimately it will be clear that Congresswoman Berkley's one and only concern was for the health and well-being of Nevada's patients.
"That's why she joined then Republican Congressman Dean Heller to prevent Nevada's only kidney transplant program from being shut down by Washington bureaucrats," she continued. "With more than 200 Nevada patients desperately waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant, it would have been irresponsible of her not to work with the state's entire congressional delegation to protect the program."
The announcement by the Ethics Committee on Monday was not accompanied by the release of the findings in the case received on Feb. 9 from the Office of Congressional Ethics. The OCE is a quasi-independent ethics body charged with vetting allegations against lawmakers before passing a case on to the committee.
The announcement said the committee was not releasing any documents in the matter "at this time," citing House and Ethics Committee rules.


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Winning isn't everything but at least you don't have to dance. The mayors of Denver and Baltimore made a friendly wager when their teams met in the NFL playoffs. When Baltimore won in overtime, it was disaster for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, who must now dance like Ray Lewis. The soon-to-retire Baltimore star does an awkward but enthusiastic sideline dance before games. And we're going to find out soon how well Mayor Hancock moves.
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I'd like to start by saying that I do not believe Jake Long is anywhere near worth $15m per year. However, with the franchise tag, that $15 million will be a one-time cost. It will not cripple our cap for years to come. This would give us a chance to see if Jake can come back from his injuries. If he plays like he played last year, we let him walk. If he steps up and plays like the franchise LT we came to expect, we sign him long term. IMO, our oline will deterioate significantly without Long. I like Martin, but he was flat out getting owed in the NE game. It was painful to watch. He is just not ready to start at LT in this league. I like him as a RT, but not as a LT. If we let Long go, we are again CREATING A BIG GAPING HOLE, just as we did when we let Marshall go. We can't keep creating holes and expecting to get better. This needs to be an offseason where we get better, where we fill holes not create them. Franchising Long would free us up from needing to take an OL early in the draft. We have plenty of cap and using $15m for just one year to see what we have in Jake is worth it.
I know the cost is steep, but it really won't affect us long term (and we have plenty of cash in the short term), so why not? I'd rather pay Jake $15m for one year and if he sucks, let him go. If he ends up playing great, how miserable would we all be? Especially if our Oline starts looking like it used to in the 2004-2006 time frame. We need to protect our young QB just as much as we need to get him weapons. To me franchsing Long is the best risk/reward option we have. If we sign Jake long term with a big contract and his play continues to decline, that would be a much bigger risk than simply paying $15m for just one year and then cutting ties completely. Also, letting him walk is a big risk too as we do not have enough depth at tackle.
What say you?