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In this version, Afterburner is world first utility to support over-voltage of GeForce GTX 480/470/465, it also implement screen capture function for DX10 and DX11 games and monitor history function. Also, built-in benchmark Kombustor has a lot of improvement. MSI encourage all graphics card users to try it, even you don't have a MSI graphics card. (but they highly recommend you to buy one!)
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Week of APRIL 4, 2011
Julia Taylor '11, Emily Piper '11, Blake Kyler '12, and Teri Salvito '13 act out a scene in
'The Flies'
, opening this weekend.
GMC Theater Program Presents
'The Flies'
The GMC Theater Program presents Jean-Paul Sartre's
'The Flies'
April 8-10 at 7 pm in Ackley Hall. A modern reworking of the classic Greek Orestes and Electra tale with an existentialist twist, the performance is adapted as an interactive theater piece that utilizes the entire second floor of Ackley.
Enter the city of Argos on Dead Men's Day, haunted with heat and infested with flies, and choose to see what you will, in an experience in existentialism. Follow the tale of Orestes who, upon turning eighteen, returns to his home city to avenge the murder of his father while seeking to save his sister, Electra, and the whole city.
Directed by Lisa Much '11 with music composed by Rob Lees '11, the cast features Blake Kyler '12, Teri Salvito '13, Michael Shulman '12, Molly Miller-White '13 and Alex Ervin '11 as Zeus, along with twelve other students. The show is free to students, faculty, and staff and $5 for the general public.
Artist Kate Gridley Visits GMC
Vermont Artist Kate Gridley will be visiting GMC on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:15 p.m. in the Dickgiesser Room to give a presentation of her work and share some of her personal experiences as a professional artist running the gamut between corporate portrait commissions and paintings she creates for personal expression.
Gridley has painted portraits for well-known Vermont figures, including former Green Mountain College President Thomas Benson, former Middlebury College President Timothy Light, and the recent official Vermont State House portrait of former Governor Jim Douglas.
She is currently working on a series of large-scale portraits of a select group of young adults ranging in ages from 17 to 22, illuminating a contemporary generation and their significant transition into adulthood.
Ravotti '13 Receives
Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation announced last week that it has awarded Nick Ravotti '13 a prestigious Udall Scholarship, and that Erin Burch '11 has received an honorable mention.
A 14-member independent review committee selected this year's group of Udall scholars on the basis of commitment to careers in the environment, health care or tribal public policy; leadership potential; and academic achievement. Only 80 students from 61 colleges and universities were selected from 510 candidates. The review committee awarded just 50 Honorable Mentions.
"This impressive scholars class represents the best and brightest. The Udall Foundation is thrilled to help them advance their education," said Terrence L. Bracy, chair of the Board of Trustees of the Udall Foundation.
Each scholarship provides up to $5,000 for the scholar's junior or senior year. Honorable Mentions receive a $350 award.
The 2011 Udall Scholars will assemble August 3-7, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona, to receive their awards and meet policymakers and community leaders in environmental fields, tribal health care, and governance.
Douglas Named NAC Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week
Freshman midfielder Johanna Douglas (Essex, Conn.) was named North Atlantic Conference women's lacrosse Player of the Week Monday.
Douglas tallied 10 goals and nabbed 13 ground balls in a pair of contests last week. The freshman midfielder notched five markers and scooped nine GB's in a 15-9 loss at Husson University Saturday followed by a five goal output at Rivier Sunday afternoon. Douglas, who leads the team in scoring, now has 21 goals in four matches for the Eagles (2-2).
Students Attend CMA Conference
Five students from the staff of
The Mountaineer
and Media Cooperative attended the Spring College Media Convention sponsored by of the College Media Advisers. This annual event, hosted in March in the media hub of New York City, offered students three days of media workshops and networking opportunities with editors, new media producers, and student colleagues.
Ron Steffens, professor of communications, attended the conference with the students and co-led two student tours -- to the editorial offices of
magazine and to a taping of Amy Goodman's "Democracy Now." While meeting with Goodman after the taping, Prof. Steffens was able to offer a few hints on her new "mobile journalism" tools, a new camera and microphone she used to blog and record Jean-Bertrand Aristide's return to Haiti.
GMC at Vermont Campus
Sustainability Network Meeting
On Monday, March 28, representatives from Sustainability Offices state-wide gathered at GMC for the bi-annual Vermont Campus Sustainability Network Meeting.
The event, which focused on "Building Local Partnerships" was sponsored by Efficiency Vermont. Sustainability staff and faculty members from UVM, Vermont Tech, Bennington College, Saint Michael's College, Champlain College, Middlebury, Lyndon State, and GMC participated.
Alumni Gathering in Bean town
Approximately 70 people attended a gala Green Mountain College reception at Joe's American Bar and Grill on the Boston waterfront March 22. Hosted by President and Mrs. Fonteyn and Michael Rothemeyer '02, the group included parents of current GMC students, prospective students and their parents, as well as many Boston-area alumni. Attendees included former president Jack Brennan and his wife Dianne and alumni trustees Matthew Menner '89, Cathi Villafranco Parker '87 and Barbara Westdyke Wellnitz '61. Alumni Board members Ray Coderre '04 and Erin Belitskus '00 also attended.
Islamophobia and the
Challenge of Pluralism in the 21st Century
On Monday, April 4, John L. Esposito, the internationally renowned Georgetown University scholar in Muslim-Christian understanding and dialogue, will speak in Albany. Students interested in attending should contact Professor Mary Jane Maxwell at
for more information. Read more about the lecture
Forum to Discuss Vermont Yankee Closure and Clean-Up
The Citizens Awareness Network is sponsoring a forum to discuss the issues surrounding the decommissioning and cleanup of Vermont Yankee at the Rutland Public Library on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.
A panel discussion will be followed by an open Q&A discussion. This event is co-sponsored by Citizens Awareness Network, the Safe & Green Campaign and Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Alliance. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Chris Williams at (802) 767-9131
Free Film Showing: A Crude Awakening
"A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash," produced and directed by award-winning European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, tells the story of how our civilization's addiction to oil puts it on a collision course with geology.
Shot on location at oil fields in Azerbaijan, Venezuela, the Middle East and Texas, with original music by Daniel Schnyder and Philip Glass, the film provides not only questions, but possible solutions to the most perplexing and important economic, environmental and public policy issue of our time. The film will be showing Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the East Room. Learn more about the movie
Interfaith Dialogue
Join Green Mountain College's World Religions class for a conversation titled "Religion: Why Do We Still Need It?" Wednesday, April 6 at 1 p.m. in the East Room.
For more information, please contact Mary Jane Maxwell, assistant professor of history and religious studies at 287-8075 or at
This event is sponsored by the Speakers Bureau, Religious Life, and the President's Office.
Farm Cleanup and Bonfire
There will be a farm cleanup & bonfire on Wednesday, April 6 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Cerridwen Farm (weather permitting). This is a great opportunity to learn more about what's been happening on the farm lately, and to check out where all of the compost from the dining hall and residence halls goes. For more information, contact assistant farm manager Baylee Drown at
Spring Bike Clean Up
On Wednesday, April 6 from 4:30 – 6 p.m., the bike shop will be holding a spring bike cleanup. They will assist in ensuring that tires, brakes, chains, and other adjustments to your bicycle are ready for spring. Drop-ins are welcome. Weather permitting, this clinic will be held on the sidewalk in front of Withey Hall. Rain location will be in the bike shop located in the basement of Dunton Hall.
Prof. Steven Letendre
(economics, environmental studies) will present at Bennington College for this year's Environmental Studies Spring 2011 Colloquium Series. The theme of for this years series is "Building a Sustainable Future." The title of Dr. Letendre's talk is "Opportunities and Challenges: Developing Vermont's Wind and Solar Energy Potential."
Seven psychology students presented research at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research held at Ithaca College at the end of March.
Elizabeth Cerezo '12 and Emma Wallace '12 presented "Resource use in view of threatened scarcity", Michel Danilowicz '12 and Rhyan Hollis '12 presented "Priming stereotypes: Social dominance orientation and intergroup conflict", and Christina Melendy '11, Edgar Vigil '11, and Pragatee Dhakal '11 presented "More or less choice? An examination of stress during crisis situations."
In addition to the student presentations,
Prof. Jen Sellers
(psychology) moderated two sessions of student talks in psychology at the conference.
Prof. Natalie Coe
(biochemistry, genetics) presented a workshop this past Friday at the Vermont Women in Higher Education conference. The title of the workshop was "Mirroring our Blind Spots: The essential Roles of Mentorship and Collaboration in Higher Education." Others attending the conference from GMC included Svea Miller, Renee Beaupre-White, Christina Fabrey, Shelby Phillips, and Tammy Bender.
Director of Adventure Programs Bruce Saxman passed the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Level 2 Telemark Instructor Exam held March 19-20 at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT. Level 2 candidates are tested on skiing ability, teaching, and professional knowledge against the standards set by the PSIA.
'The Flies'
Artist Kate Gridley at GMC
Udall Scholarship Recepient
Faculty/Staff/Student Notes
Women's Softball
4/6, 12 & 2 p.m. vs. Johnson State
4/7, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. at Skidmore
4/9, 1 & 3 p.m. vs. Maine-Maritime
4/10, 12 & 2 p.m. vs. Husson
Mixed Tennis
4/6, 4 p.m. vs. Norwich
4/9, 1 p.m. vs. Thomas
Men's Lacrosse
4/9, 1 p.m. at Maine-Maritime
4/10, 2 p.m. at Husson
Women's Lacrosse
4/8, 4 p.m. vs. Maine-Farmington
4/10, 2 p.m. vs. Husson
Jazz Band
6 p.m., Ackley Stage
7 - 8 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
Shakti Tribal Dance:
Open Practice
4 - 6 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
Academic Skills Workshop:
Balanced Lifestyles
1 - 2 p.m., Learning Center
Griswold Library
Interfaith Dialogue
1 p.m., East Room
Massage Therapy & Reflexology
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wellness Center
Power Yoga
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
Residence Life Coffee Hour
3 - 4 p.m.,
Blue Moon Racoon Coffehouse
Healthy Relationships
4 - 5 p.m.,
Wellness Center
Spring Bike Clean Up
4:30 - 6 p.m., Withey Hall
Farm Cleanup and Bonfire
6 - 8 p.m., Cerridwen Farm
Shakti Tribal Dance:
6 - 7:30 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
SOAR Workshop:
Career Exploration
6 p.m., Dickgeisser Classroom
Artist Kate Gridley
6:15 p.m., Dickgiesser Room
"A Crude Awakening:
The Oil Crash"
7 p.m., East Room
Zazen Meditation
7 - 7:30 p.m., Chapel
Shakti Tribal Dance:
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
Comedian Michael Harrison
8 p.m., Gorge
Massage Therapy & Reflexology
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.,
Wellness Center
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
Eco Reps: Hemp Workshop
7 p.m., Bogue Lounge
Relaxing Yoga
7 - 8 p.m.,
Wellness Center
Progressive Program
Information Meeting
7 p.m., Writers Lounge
New Folks Beginner
Improvisational Contact Dance
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
Guided Meditation
3:30 - 4 p.m., Chapel
Shakti Tribal Dance:
Open Practice
4 - 6 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
6 - 8 p.m.,
Bogue Movement Studio
The Flies
7 p.m., Ackley Hall
Tall Tall Trees
9 p.m., Gorge
The Flies
7 p.m., Ackley Hall
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Each of Sam Beam's formal albums as Iron and Wine has followed a noticeable trend of upping the density of instrumentation on his brand of traditional folk songs. His 2002 debut, The Creek Drank the Cradle, featured nothing but that: songs, 11 of them, short and sweet and carried by little more than Beam's acoustic guitar and voice, which itself seldom rose past a whisper. By his third, 2007's The Shepherd's Dog, he'd begun to reach into significantly thicker arrangements – funk guitars, accordions, and even vocal distortion effects were among the most surprising new elements – but he did it without compromising his greatest asset. But by the time its 2011 follow-up, Kiss Each Other Clean, dropped, it was starting to look like he'd fallen for a whole new full-time occupation as bandleader first, songwriter second.
This progression is furthered once again on Iron and Wine's fifth LP, Ghost on Ghost, with altogether less interesting results than ever before. On Ghost, Beam indulges even further into the adolescent, summertime, oak tree makeout session, swimmin' hole nostalgia that so heavily pervaded Kiss, and the tools he's chosen this time around reflect that feeling of deep reminiscence accordingly: superficially gorgeous, affecting, even vivid, but lacking endurance. Horns, organs, violins, vibraphones – you name it, it's probably here, and it probably sounds great. Ghost is about as aurally enjoyable as first listens to Iron and Wine albums come – much less so for every spin after that.
The album cover's framed snapshot of two youths engaged in foreplay prefaces Ghost as comprehensively as the lyrics do on opener "Caught in the Briars": "Free as the morning birds, fragile as china / She's stuck in the weakest heart of South Carolina / Where all of the naked boys would lay down beside her / Sing her the saddest song, all caught in the briars." For whatever reason, Beam revisits that very imagery almost verbatim on "Sundown (Back in the Briars)" and "New Mexico's No Breeze" like a guy trying a little too hard to remember what losing his virginity felt like. It's miles apart from "Naked as We Came", unfortunately, but that's not to say he's gotten any lazier.
Actually, Beam still manages to turn around one of his most impressive pieces to date with "Baby Center Stage", the rightful closer that extends Iron and Wine's perfect streak of excellent album caps – most recently, Shepherd's Dog's "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" and Kiss' "Your Fake Name is Good Enough for Me". It's also the most understated track here, and that's no coincidence. There's no real reason for a sax solo, and for once, he doesn't champ at the bit for that extra layer.
Beam is out touring in support of Ghost, though his setlists still span every Iron and Wine album – all the way back to Creek. That's very telling of Beam's mindset during Ghost's creation; cuts such as "The Desert Babbler" and lead single "Grace for Saints and Ramblers" should prove far more accessible on-stage than they do on-record. They'll certainly afford Beam more chances to bounce between his folkie-vagabond and maestro personas onstage.
But as puzzle pieces to a full-length album, at least a third of these songs come off as superfluous and unnecessary. Take the moment when penultimate track "Lover's Revolution" jumps abruptly and senselessly into an instrumental, full-on bebop breakdown for exactly 40 seconds, then picks up right where it left off, a slow-creeper buried under horns. It's a great demonstration of the range of sonic shapes Beam's project can cover, and also why that can, at times, be an overrated criteria.
Less is (almost always) more.
Essential tracks: "The Desert Babbler", "Baby Center Stage".


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BC Sprint Hope Giant Ryan Has Easy Work
GIANT RYAN HAS EASY WORK; TEST TIME FOR TRINNIBERG ON THURSDAY – The plan for Shivananda Parbhoo was to have his two Breeders' Cup hopefuls, Giant Ryan and Trinniberg, work on Thursday morning after the break.
Mother Nature did not get the memo.
Flat Out Takes Dickey On the Ride of His Life; BC Status of Northern Passion Still Uncertain
FLAT OUT TAKES DICKEY ON THE RIDE OF HIS LIFE – Trainer Scooter Dickey thought he had hit the top of the racing game long before Flat Out came into his barn.
Sassy Image Out of Breeders' Cup, My Miss Aurelia Among Six Asmussen BC Workers
SASSY IMAGE INJURED, OUT OF BREEDERS' CUP FILLY & MARE SPRINT – Multiple Grade I winner Sassy Image has been taken out of consideration for the Grade I, $1 million Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint after a chip in a hind ankle was discovered following her most recent work on Oct. 8 at Churchill Downs.
Flint Eyes Breeders' Cup Juvenile for Bashford Manor Hero Exfactor
FLINT EYEING BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE WITH EXFACTOR – Stoneway Farm's Exfactor, the last-to-first winner of the 110th running of Saturday's Grade III Bashford Manor Stakesat Churchill Downs, was in good order at Bernie Flint's barn on Monday morning and his trainer was making plans to get the colt to the starting gate for the $2 millio
Foster Winner Pool Play Works; Suburban Winner Flat Out Points to Breeders' Cup Classic
POOL PLAY WORKS, FLAT OUT POINTS TO BREEDERS CUP AFTER NEW YORK ROMP – William S. Farish Jr.'s Pool Play worked on Sunday morning at Churchill Downs in his first serious training move since his upset victory in the 30th running of the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (Grade I).
General Quarters Tries Life On The Hedge In Firecracker 'Cap
GENERAL QUARTERS WILL BREAK FROM RAIL IN FIRECRACKER – Tom McCarthy's General Quarters, a multiple Grade I winner with nearly $1.2 million in career earnings, drew the rail post in the field of eleven for the 21st running of the Grade II, $175,000-added Firecracker Handicap Presented by GE.
Grade I Winner Dublin Launches Comeback for Lukas
GRADE I WINNER DUBLIN MAKES RETURN IN ALLOWANCE ON SATURDAY – Robert Baker and William Mack's Dublin will make his long awaited return to competition for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas in a 6 ½-furlong allowance race on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Howard Bids for Second Bashford Manor With Power World
HOWARD LOOKS FOR SECOND BASHFORD MANOR WITH POWER WORLD - With 283 career wins beneath the Twin Spires, trainer Neil Howard is no stranger to the Churchill Downs winner's circle.
Wise Dan Sharp In First Turf Work; General Quarters Works Easy Half-Mile
FIRECRACKER HOPE WISE DAN SHARP IN FIRST GRASS WORK– Trainer Charles Lopresti made the trip west on Interstate 64 from his Lexington base Tuesday morning with Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan Tuesday morning to give the 4-year-old son of Wiseman's Ferry an important test.
Get Stormy 123-pound Firecracker Hight Weight, Simms Contemplates Breeders' Cup for Flashy Lassie
GET STORMY ASSIGNED HIGH WEIGHT FOR FIRECRACKER HANDICAP – Dual Grade I winner Get Stormy has been assigned the high weight of 123 pounds by Churchill Downs racing secretary Ben Huffman for the 21st running of the $175,000-added Firecracker Handicap (Grade II) at a mile on the Matt Winn Turf Course on Monday, July 4.


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No-yeast pizza crust?
I took 4 loud, energetic children with me after school to get pizza fixings. In my rush to get through the store and get them out where they could run and be loud, I got everything except yeast.
Can I just mix up my usual crust sans yeast and aim/hope for a cracker-like crust? Should I vary proportions, and if so, in what way? Or do I need a Plan B for tonight's dinner?
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2014 Chico Dragons
For opposing ball carriers there was little escaping the clutches of Chico linebacker Hagen Davis last season.
The Dragons' middle linebacker piled up 148 tackles, picked off three passes and forced seven fumbles on the way to becoming the 7-A Defensive Player of the Year, Wise County Defensive MVP and a second-team selection at linebacker on the Texas Sportswriters Association's Class A team.
Those awards are secondary to Davis, who just looks forward to lighting up an opposing running back or quarterback.
"I like to go hit," Davis said. "It gets all my anger out."
The football field is also an escape for the busy Davis, who splits his time between the gridiron and raising show cattle.
"It's waking up, going to school and practice, and then coming home and taking care of the animals," Davis explains.
On the field, he takes his job at middle linebacker seriously.
"You've got to lead everyone and get them on the right track," Davis said.
He's also the true veteran on the Chico defense as the unit's only senior.
Along with enjoying the chance to hit opponents, Davis has extra incentive to get in on every tackle, playing next to his younger brother, Garon.
"My brother plays beside me and pushes me," Davis said. "It makes me want to be better."
Davis will play right tackle on offense in addition to his defensive assignment.
"I get a little tired," he said about the double duties. "But it's fun."
Davis' Dragons are coming off a 6-4 season and hope to end a playoff drought that dates back to 2001.
"We're going to be a better team. We lost some bad attitudes," Davis said. "We've got a good shot to go far."
A few big hits from Davis may be what it takes.
The Chico Dragons posted six wins in the past two seasons but missed the playoffs at the end of the campaign. But it's been a steady rise for the program in the past five years.
2009: 0-10
2010: 0-10
2011: 4-6
2012: 6-4
2013: 6-4
By Jake Harris
Entering into his fifth year as head coach of the Chico Dragons football team, Stephen Carter wants to see some improved team chemistry – to him, that's the key for this team making it to the playoffs.
"I feel like we have the potential to be a good football team," Carter said. "However, team chemistry and leadership will have to improve if we want to be a playoff team."
Last season, the team went 6-4, putting Carter's total record as a head coach up to 16-24. This year, he said, the prospects are looking even better.
"In terms of coaching, this has been the best two weeks I've had. These kids are ready to come to work every day. It's the best start I've had in 14 years," Carter said.
The quarterback battle between Creese Redman and Jericoe McGuire came to an end Thursday night after the Dragons' scrimmage with McGuire earning the spot. Redman went to running back.
"I felt both quarterbacks were equal and both have handled themselves very well through two scrimmages," Carter said. "However, Crese Redman makes us a better football team when he is at the running back position. Both will get reps throughout the season."
McGuire was the Dragons' starting quarterback last season, throwing for 1,147 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Redman, who played running back last season, was selected as the 7-A Offensive Newcomer of the Year last year. He ran for 696 yards and seven touchdowns.
The team will run a spread formation.
Other key returning players are receivers Kalan Johnson, Cameron Weatherly and Jaston McBee, who put up 396 yards, 22 catches and five touchdowns last season.
"I expect big things out of all of those kids," Carter said. "Jaston has stepped up and showed me a lot."
Other newcomers to watch on offense are receiver Derrick Creeks and running backs Cameron Starnes and Stephen Whatley.
Carter said that he expects his toughest opponent to be Era and Alvord.
"Alvord's always a huge rivalry with us, and we're always excited to play that one," Carter said.
Aug. 30 … Frost# … Away … 7:30
Sept. 5 … Era … Away … 7:30
Sept. 12 … Dallas Gateway … Away … 7:30
Sept. 19 … Petrolia … Home … 7:30
Sept. 26 … Diamond Hill Jarvis … Home … 7:30
Oct. 3 … Open
Oct. 10 … *Blue Ridge … Away … 7:30
Oct. 17 … *Bells … Away … 7:30
Oct. 24 … *Trenton (HC) … Home … 7:30
Oct. 31 … *Alvord … Away … 7:30
Nov. 7 … *Valley View … Home … 7:30
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* Denotes District 5-2A Div. I game
HC Homecoming
Chico 38, Frost 14
Chico 39, Wortham 0
Chico 47, Coram Deo 18
Brock 54, Chico 0
Chico 43, Gainesville St. 20
Valley View 37, Chico 20
Lindsay 41, Chico 7
Collinsville 53, Chico 7
Chico 64, Blue Ridge 32
Chico 54, Trenton 20
Final record – 6-4
2 … Corbin Blackwood … 12 … WR/DB
3 … Brady North … 11 … WR/DB
5 … Jastin McBee … 11 … RB/LB
11 … Crese Redman … 10 … QB/DB
12 … Jericoe McGuire … 12 … QB/DB
15 … Kalan Johnson … 11 … WR/LB
21 … Kolton Forbus … 9 … WR/LB
23 … Tyler Alexander … 11 … RB/LB
24 … Stephen Whatley … 10 … RB/LB
28 … Trevor South … 9 … RB/LB
32 … Cameron Starnes … 11 … RB/DL
42 … Cameron Weatherly … 10 … WR/LB
44 … Garon Davis … 11 … RB/LB
50 … Michael Galindo … 12 … RB/DL
52 … Joseph Evans … 12 … OL/DL
54 … Hagen Davis … 12 … OL/LB
55 … JD Parketon … 11 … OL/DL
58 … Cody Armstrong … 11 … OL/DL
60 … Elliot Mercer … 11 … OL/DL
62 … JD Brown … 10 … OL/DL
66 … Tyler Melton … 11 … OL/DL
70 … Taylor Hood … 11 … OL/DL
77 … Michael Rosson … 10 … OL/DL
80 … Jace Hardee … 9 … WR/LB
By Jake Harris
Chico's defense allowed 289 points in 10 games last season. However, Carter said that he thinks this squad's biggest strength is defense, utilizing a 10-1 formation.
Much of the improved leadership he mentioned comes from the brother linebacker duo of Hagen and Garon Davis.
"They've both stepped up on the defensive side," Carter said.
Senior Hagen Davis is the Dragons' top leading tackler, with 143 tackles, three interceptions and one touchdown last season. He earned an all-state selection at the end of the year. Garon played four games and had 40 tackles last season.
Other key returning defensive players include Cameron Weatherly at linebacker and Taylor Hood, Tyler Melton, Mike Galindo and Joeseph Evans on defensive line. Echoing what he said about the offense, he said, "Taylor and Tyler – I expect a lot out of them, and Cameron Starnes as well."
Hood, a junior, had one sack and one caused fumble last season. Sophomore Tyler Melton got five tackles in two games played last season.
"The rest of the defense is fast and physical up front," Carter said.


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By John Sawyer, Department of Agronomy
A recent article in The Des Moines Register newspaper has caused considerable controversy regarding nitrogen in Iowa streams and rivers. The article (High ammonia levels threaten D.M.'s water, April 6, 2008) featured information about "ammonia" levels in certain Iowa surface water systems during the recent winter time period.
The implications were that manure and fertilizer application to cropland, and subsequent snowmelt and runoff, had resulted in higher than normal "ammonia" levels in surface waters. In the article there was a comparison of the reported levels to an ammonia reading of 0.10 parts per million considered harmful to aquatic life. Unfortunately, measured surface water concentrations (and as reported in the article) are not ammonia-N. Instead they are ammonium-N plus ammonia-N. Therefore, a comparison of the reported values to a concentration of ammonia toxic to aquatic life is inaccurate.
Ammonia is un-ionized, and has the formula NH3. Ammonium is ionized, and has the formula NH4+. The major factor that determines the proportion of ammonia or ammonium in water is water pH. The activity of ammonia also is influenced by temperature and ionic strength. This is important as the unionized NH3 is the form that can be toxic to aquatic organisms. The ionized NH4 is basically harmless to aquatic organisms.
The chemical equation that drives the relationship between ammonia and ammonium is:
When the pH is low, the reaction is driven to the right, and when the pH is high, the reaction is driven to the left. In general, at a temperature of around room temperature, at a pH less than 6.0, the proportion of ammonium-N plus ammonia-N as NH3 is very-very low and as NH4+ is very-very high. At a pH around 8.0, the proportion as NH3 is 10 percent or less, and at a pH slightly above 9.0, the proportion is about 50 percent. The activity of aqueous ammonia also is much lower at low temperatures and higher at warm temperatures. This means that at low temperatures and low pH the activity as NH3 is even lower, and as NH4+ is even higher. Therefore, sensitive aquatic organisms can tolerate a higher total "ammonium-N plus ammonia-N" at low temperatures than at high temperatures due to much less aqueous NH3 being present in the water.
The laboratory method used for analysis of water measures ammonium-N plus ammonia-N. It is very difficult to directly determine the activity of aqueous ammonia, so instead the surrogate of ammonium-N plus ammonia-N is used, and then tabled values of ammonium-N plus ammonia-N are used to determine if a measured concentration will provide ammonia at a level that is detrimental to aquatic organisms, for acute and chronic conditions. These tabled values are a surrogate since the measured concentration is a total of the ammonium-N plus ammonia-N, and the concentrations in the tables for chronic or acute levels are set to reflect back to likely concentrations of ammonia-N for specific water pH and temperature.
The acute and chronic criteria for "ammonia" have been established for Iowa streams designated for aquatic life uses (Chapter 61, Iowa Administrative Code; tables 3a, 3b and 3c). One has to carefully use the tables as the listed concentrations are for ammonium-N plus ammonia-N, not ammonia-N (the header to the tables says "ammonia"). As expected, chronic criteria (ammonium-N plus ammonia-N concentration) are higher for low pH and low temperature water (ex. pH 6.5 at 0 degrees C is 6.67 mg N/l, early life stages present) and lower for high pH and high temperature water (ex. pH 8.0 and 26 degrees C is 1.16 mg N/l). Similarly, acute criteria are higher for low pH water (ex. at a pH of 6.5 the criteria for class B (WW1-3) and B(LW) is 48.8 mg N/l) and lower for high pH water (ex. at a pH of 8.0 is 8.4 mg N/l).
The early February 2008 ambient monitoring levels from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Storet database for the rivers identified in The Des Moines Register article ranged from 0.13 to 1.00 mg N/l (ammonium-N plus ammonia-N). At the water pH and temperature during that time (7.6 to 8.1 pH and 0 to 1.0 degrees C), the monitored values are well below both acute and chronic criteria for those conditions (acute criteria 17.0 to 6.95 mg N/l and chronic 3.98 to 2.10 mg/l). Measured ammonium-N plus ammonia-N tends to be variable during the winter months, but the variation and levels this year are not higher than recent history.
Bottom line, aqueous nitrogen is complex, as is the effect on aquatic life. For evaluation of water quality monitoring data, it is important to know what is being measured and to be careful and don't compare apples and oranges.
John Sawyer is an associate professor of agronomy, with extension and research responsibilities in soil fertility and nutrient management.
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Nongame Device - Traps
Traps must not be placed within 600 feet of a public boat launching area. They may not be set so as to leave any part of the trap exposed at low water. Traps cannot be left unattended for more than 3 days. Traps inspected and found to be in violation or contains only dead catch or excessive dead catch will be seized and disposed of according to law. All traps may be suspended in water at a depth which does not create a hazard to watercraft. No trap shall be placed within 100 feet of the mouth of any tributary stream. No traps shall be placed within 200 yards of any permanent man-made structure on Lake Marion and Moultrie nor placed anywhere in the Diversion Canal connecting Lakes Marion and Moultrie, the Tailrace Canal nor the area known at the Borrow Pit (also called the Bar Pit) in Clarendon County. No crab pot or trap of like design may be used in the freshwaters of this state.
Description - Trap Type 1:
The trap may be made of wire or textile material and be cylindrical in shape of a length not more than 6 feet and a width of not more than 3 feet. The mesh shall not be smaller than 1 inch by 1 inch, and there shall be only one application of exterior wire to the trap. The muzzle shall have one of the following designs: A trap door on the second muzzle or catch muzzle which remains in a closed position and which only opens for the entry of fish into the trap; or constructed of netting so that the opening of the small end of the second muzzle or catch muzzle is held in the shape of a slit and the trap configuration constructed such that as the trap rests on the bottom, the slit shall be oriented horizontally with the greatest vertical opening being no greater than 1 inch.
Description - Trap Type 2:
The trap may be made of wood strips or slats and be cylindrical or rectangular in shape. The length shall not exceed 6 feet, and the width or diameter shall not exceed 2 feet. The throat opening of the catch muzzle in a resting position shall not exceed 3 inches measured in any direction. The sides, top and rear of the trap shall have a minimum of one inch opening between the slats to allow for the escape of small catfish. This shall apply only to the last 12 inches of the trap.
Where can the device be used:
Only allowed in designated areas.
- Nongame Device Limits by Location for recreational fishing
- Nongame Device Limits by Location for commercial fishing
License Requirements:
- Recreational fishing license when fishing up to 2 traps (unless selling your catch then a commercial license is needed) Purchase license online
- Commercial fishing license (Adobe PDF file) when fishing 3 or more traps.
- Different requirements when fishing traps for eels, call Angel Brown 843-953-9311 or Bill Post 843-953-9821 for more information.
Additional tags and permits required:
A fish trap tag is required for each trap. Nongame Fish Tag & Permit Application (Adobe - PDF)
Hours / Seasons:
No closed season.
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Traps must be marked with a white floating marker with a minimum capacity of one quart and a maximum capacity of one gallon and must be made of solid, buoyant material which does not sink if punctured or cracked. The floating markers must be constructed of plastic, PVC Spongex, plastic foam or cork. No hollow buoys or floats including plastic, metal or glass bottles or jugs may be used except manufactured buoys or floats specifically designed for use with nongame fishing devices; these may be hollow if constructed of heavy duty plastic material and approved by the SCDNR. The owner's name and department customer identification number must be legible on each of the white floating marker. Both commercial and recreational fishermen shall comply with provisions of this title pertaining to the marking and use of a nongame fishing device.
There are no restrictions on the type of bait permissible in traps or eel pots, except that no game fish or parts thereof shall be used as bait.
Except for bait lost while fishing, it is unlawful to intentionally release any aquatic species, including bait, regardless of the stage of its life cycle, into the waters of this State without a permit from the SCDNR. It is unlawful to use any nonindigenous fish as bait that is not already established in the water body being fished except the following minnows: fathead minnows, golden shiners, and goldfish, including 'black salties'.
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"I didn't mellow," Sainte-Marie said of her maturation process over the years, "But I also didn't spend every hour of every day angry."
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Media Release: Tuesday 20 July, 2010
Hansel & GretelGruppe 38 (Denmark)
14 - 15 August 2010, The Studio
Award-winning Danish theatre company, Gruppe 38 returns to Sydney Opera House to turn the classic story Hansel & Gretel upside down in The Playhouse from 14 - 15 August.
The darkest of The Brothers Grimm fairytales is brought to hair-raising life using storytelling and stunning visuals in this enchanting re-working. Accompanied by an onstage musician, the narrator seamlessly transitions between the characters of Hansel, Gretel and the evil witch as she magically illustrates the tale using light and projections.
Brother and sister, Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in a forest. They stumble upon a delicious gingerbread house that is owned by an evil witch who secretly wishes to eat them. They eventually escape and are reunited with their father. This tale of this abandoned brother and sister is about fighting against life's difficulties and distinguishing between good and evil.
One of Europe's most inspiring children's theatre companies, Gruppe 38 is a professional theatre in Aarhus, Denmark with a history going back to 1972. The Company present all over the world - from the most northern part in Norway to Croatia, Estonia, USA, Germany, Scotland, Japan and Canada.
Performers; Bodil Alling & Søren SøndbergDirector: Hans Rønnehttp://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/kath_hansel_and_gretel_2010.aspx Season Details: Dates/Times: 1pm & 2.30pm Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 AugustVenue: The StudioAge: 8+Cost: Tickets $27Duration: 60 - 75 minutesBookings: (02) 9250 7777 or online at sydneyoperahouse.com
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I rolled over in the bed, feeling the mattress beneath me, I'm in my own bed. Was it all just one big nightmare? Was Jeff the Killer real? Jane? Eyeless Jack? Slenderman, BEN? Fuck, why did my neck hurt so much? I rubbed my neck and gasped, pain spread over my throat. What happened... Oh, right. Jane. It wasn't just one big nightmare. It was all real. "Good morning, sleeping beauty." I heard a voice come from next to me, I opened my eyes to see Jeff lying next to me, gazing down at me as he rested his head on his hand. I grinned, gah, why was he so cute? In a weird way. "Good morning." I groaned, I was hurting all over. My muscles ached and my cheek was stinging. "Are you alright?" Jeff asked, sitting up. "Yeah- Just sore." I smiled, rubbing the side of my head, ouch. Oh yeah, I fainted, and gave my head a good whack. Then I met Jane. "What happened to Jane?" I asked, rolling on my side to look at Jeff, who lay down again to face me. "I took care of her. She won't bother you anymore." He said, his face was grim.
"Oh- Okay." I said, pulling the blanket up to my chin. "Cold." I sighed, Jeff reached over and brushed my hair from my face. He climbed under the covers and wrapped his arms around me, I felt myself go stiff for a second, before relaxing into his warmth. He was so warm, I wrapped my arms around his waist and buried my face into the crook of his neck. "You're so warm." I breathed, he had a strange scent, it was mixed with cologne along with a salty tang. I liked it. "You're freezing." He laughed, his chin was on top of my head, his chest rumbled as he laughed.
Where's Daren? I thought, what time is it? "What time is it?" I mumbled, closing my eyes. "Eleven thirty." Jeff said, I gasped. "Where's my brother- He was supposed to be home this morning. Oh god, what am I going to tell him-" I muttered. "He came home, checked on you, saw that you were asleep and then he went out again." Jeff said, patting my back gently. I felt strange comfort in his touch, why was a cuddling with a psycho killer? Why was I even allowing myself to be this close to him. Heck, I only met him last night. "What are you thinking?" Jeff asked. "Why I'm allowing myself to be so close to you- I barely know you. And you kill people." I said quietly, unsure of his reaction. I felt him stiffen, oh no, is he mad? I pulled away from him to look at his face, his mouth as set in a straight line, despite the smile that was carved into his cheeks.
"I-I'm sorry." I stuttered, moving out of his reach and sitting at the end of the bed, bowing my head. "I didn't mean to offend you. I'm sorry." I heard and felt him shift, my view of him shielded by my hair. "You're right." I heard his footsteps, I glanced up, he was now standing by the window. "Huh?" I gasped, flipping my legs over the edge of the bed. "You're right. I'm a fucking psycho. I could hurt you at any second, I'd regret it. I could snap at you, I really don't want to hurt you, Skylar." Jeff said quietly, how had he developed feelings for me so quickly? Did I want this? "I-," I started but Jeff cut me off. "You don't need me in your life. I'd just be another problem for you." Another? "What do you mean, another?" I asked, looking at him with an intense stare. "You know, you're arms. They tell me many things. I heard your conversation with your brother, about it. You're too precious to do that to yourself, you don't deserve the self hate, the pain, the lonliness-," He stepped closer to me. "You're right. I don't want to be lonely anymore. So stay." I stood up and stepped in front of him, looking into his eyes. They were dark, almost raven black, his eyes were wide. I reached out and grabbed his hands in mine, rubbing my thumb over the backs of his hands.
"I'm scared." He whispered. Woah, Jeff the Killer, scared? "Why?" I asked quietly, biting down on my lip. Why was I holding onto him, why did I want him to stay, and why the hell do I have feelings for a killer? One I'd only just met? "I'm terrified I'll hurt you. I have in the past, I've snapped on my loved ones-," He glanced down at our intertwined hands. "Stop, that's in the past." I squeezed his hands. He looked at me again, running his tongue over his lips. "If only you knew-," Jeff sighed, bowing his head, his black hair falling into his face. "Knew what?" I asked, reaching up with one hand to brush his hair back. "What I did to them." Jeff stepped away from me, ripping his hand from mine. I let my arms fall back to my sides as I watched him, he paced back and forth. "I was so stupid! If I hadn't have been so fucked up before, and after- They'd still be alive." Alive? He killed them? I stepped back slightly and clenched my hands into fists. "I was stupid, Skylar!" He yelled, stepping towards me again, he became threatening, so close that I could feel the warmth and anger radiating from his body. "Jeff-," I started but he pushed me back into my bedside table, his hands grabbing my forearms. "I slaughtered them. I killed them!" He stared into my eyes, I didn't dare blink or even move. "Jeff please-," His hands were like tight metal vices around my arms, the pressure from his grip caused waves of pain to radiate through my body. Jeff let out a pained groan, shoving himself away from me, I let out the breath that I was holding and rubbed my arms. My, that's most likely going to bruise.
"I don't want to do the same to you. I don't even know why I care for you! I've met plenty of girls like you, but they're dead! Because of me- Skylar-," He had tears streaming down his face, what the hell is going on? I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around him, holding him tight. It took him a few seconds to respond, he wrapped his arms around me, one hand in my hair as his fingers intertwined with the long red strands, his face was pressed into my hair. "Please don't go." I whispered into his chest, he ran his hand through my hair, holding me tighter. Why do I care about him so much?


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SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2010) -- City Attorney Dennis Herrera today invoked his legal authority under California's Unfair Competition Law to demand substantiation for advertising claims by Intelligender LLC that its in-home fetal gender prediction product, which is sold and marketed in San Francisco, is "totally safe" and over 90 percent accurate.
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Along with a restaurant, this motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.
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All 44 rooms boast private pools and offer free WiFi and Select Comfort beds. Guests will also find cable TV, refrigerators, and microwaves. Private bathrooms are not ensuite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The motel offers a restaurant. This Bedford motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Total number of rooms - 44
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- Restaurant
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- Front desk (limited hours)
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- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
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- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Private pool
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- Free WiFi
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- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
Where to Eat
Travelers Motel has a restaurant on site.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Special check-in instructions:
- Monday - Saturday: 7 AM - midnight
- Sunday - Sunday: 8 AM - midnight
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10 per night.
Pets allowed
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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Fans use social media to get unify effort against LeBron
CLEVELAND - What is the best way to welcome LeBron James back to Clevelandon Thursday?
Some say booing. Others say kill him with kindness.
How about laughing at him?
That's the argument some fans are making, thatthey're using social media to create a unified effort againstLeBron during Thursday's game. Fans have developed theTwitter accounts @LaughAtLebron @cavs_chants and thewebsite http://cavschants.wordpress.com/,which detail a specific approach to mock the self-proclaimed"Chosen One."
The @LaughAtLebronaccount asks that instead of booing when LeBron is introduced, fansrespond with laughter. After the introductions, the account @cavs_chants has puttogether a series of chants for fans to follow throughout thegame.
The website, which is connected with the two Twitter accounts,includes a chantsheet, which has time-specific jeers to lob at LeBron, based onthe point of the game.
For example, the chant sheetasks fans to chant "Wit-nessed Noth-ing (Clap, Clap,ClapClapClap)" between the 12:00 and 6:00 minute marks of thesecond quarter.
A letter to fans on the website explains the motives behind theapproach.
"We're here to serve two purposes; the first is tomake LeBron James feel the pain we all felt when he went onnational TV and stabbed our city in the heart. It was a cold,callous, and calculated attack. The second reason is to ensure thatThursday December 2nd 2010 is remembered as a day Clevelandersstood in unity rather than a day that will live ininfamy."
We'll see if it works, or if the Cavs faithful prefer togo with the "boo-him-like-crazy" routine.


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It wasn't a particularly surprising moment -- your car's new utilities were revealed in the trailer showed during Nintendo's E3 press conference -- but it was certainly an interesting one. The new aerial and underwater portions of each track aren't just fresh new obstacles for you to dodge using the series' tried-and-true system of drifting, boosting and item-firing. They represent challenges for you to navigate using entirely new methods of control.
The more skyward of the two new race sections should feel instantly familiar to anyone who's ever played Pilotwings -- or to anyone who has ever sailed through the air on a terrifyingly thin sheet of fabric, I suppose. Players lose a great deal of maneuverability in the sky, but can pitch up or down to either remain airborne and sail over obstacles, or gain some speed as they plummet towards the track.
In a game so unflinchingly dedicated to finding the absolute straightest path from the starting line to the checkered flag, adding an option which lets you circumvent the track temporarily should add immeasurable strategy to hardcore players' fastest lap runs. To the more casual crowd who's not as concerned with millisecond-perfect races, it's still a neat, inoffensive way to mix up the game's decade-old formula.
As for the submersed portions of the tracks -- marked by your tailpipe promptly sprouting a propeller following your dive -- the racing's not quite so footloose and fancy free. Top speed and handling seem to take a hit at the bottom of each body of water (as one might expect they would), disrupting the delicate balance of steering you've come to master on land.
A few portions of the three tracks I demoed offered three different paths to the other side of a tricky segment: A slow but straightforward underwater patch, a roundabout but relatively unmoist road or an aerial trajectory filled with hazardous, easily run-into obstacles. It helps to split up the mass of evenly matched players for a few precious moments, and made coming out of the split paths an exciting guessing game as to who's going to surface, land or drift into first.
The vehicular customization system was present in the demo, allowing each racer to swap out their chassis, tires and hang glider -- but I wasn't quite sure what each of these options did to my vehicle's stats. All I can safely assert is that the game's largest tier of tires didn't make me immune to the many shells, bananas and ink blasts fired in my general direction during the demo.
The nitty-gritty will have to wait for a more thorough demo session, but it's clear to see the series' basic building blocks have all made the trip to Mario Kart's first 3DS outing. It's colorful, smooth as butter and extremely familiar -- until, of course, your habitually landlocked kart takes to the sea or sky.
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Dallas Cowboy (8-7) at Washington Redskins (9-6)
Time: 5:15 p.m. TV: Channel 4
Story line: Washington carries a six-game winning streak into a game that will decide the NFC East championship. Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III shredded Dallas on Thanksgiving Day for 304 yards and threetouchdowns. Fellow rookie Alfred Morris is the NFL's fourth-leading rusher. The Cowboys' Tony Romo has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and for 10 touchdowns in his last four games, targeting Dez Bryant often.
Cowboys said: "Experience can be a really positive thing. It doesn't always have to be a good experience. Sometimes it can be a bad experience. When you didn't get the job done, hopefully you can learn from what happened." — Jason Garrett, coach, on last year's Week 17 title-game loss
Redskins said: "You have to get up for this game more than any other game. We've had to get up for all of them, but I think this one has a little special place." — Trent Williams, left tackle


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Update 6.8.09:
In light of Vista SP2, some files have changed. Please see this post.
For the impatient:
Don't wanna read a lot of babble? Download the file, read the readme.txt file, and you're done.
I just got a new Dell Dimension XPS M1330, but I was really bummed to find that the Version of Vista it had—Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (x64)—didn't allow incoming remote desktop connections. Lame! Fortunately, there's an easy fix. Read on….
What to do:
Download this zip file and extract it wherever you want; then choose either the x64 or the x86 folder depending on if your version of Vista is 32-bit or 64-bit. Then, you will notice there are three batch files; simply run the one that corresponds to your version of Vista (there are batch files for Business and Ultimate as well). When you run the batch file, be sure to right-click and choose "Run as Administrator" or it won't work.
Note: If you do not have Vista SP1 installed on your machine, I'm not sure if this will work or not. I doubt it.
Helpful tip
If you have two or more computers on your network accepting remote desktop connections, and you have a hardware firewall that is forwarding ports, you'll need to change the listening port(s) on the additional machine(s) and then forward them appropriately.
Legal Disclaimer added 1.11.09
If you use this tool, you should have a paid license for a version of Windows Vista that contains remote desktop officially; and you're not currently using it. Otherwise this hack might be illegal (i.e., you're getting features you didn't pay for). I'm not really sure—just throwing this out there in case (for example, I have a paid version of Vista Ultimate x64 that I don't have installed on anything right now).
Update added 2.09.08
John Wolf left a comment addressing something a lot of people have been asking about—the issue of taking over an existing session vs. creating a new session each time. He said:
I've been fishing to solve the issue of it creating a new session when you RDP to a Vista box. After digging through the thread on the green button, I found a registry setting that remedies this issue. There's a key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\fSingleSessionPerUser, that defaults to 0 which means create multiple sessions per user. Simply setting this to 1 will give you what you want. I just verified this and it works like a charm!
His comment is #36 below. Thanks John for finding this fix—I think it answers a lot of questions!
By the way, did you find this article through Google? I also encourage you to come back to my home page regularly; I'm constantly adding new tech tips to this site. Thanks for stopping by.


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text: High Sierra Camps Lodging & Dining High Sierra Camp Lodging All High Sierra Camp lodging consists of canvas tent cabins with dormitory-style steel frame beds. Mattresses, pillows, and woolen blankets or comforters provided. Wood-burning stoves can heat tent cabins at all camps except Merced Lake. To reduce the impact of livestock on trails, guests provide their own sheets or sleep-sacks and towels. Sleep-sacks may be purchased on the Yosemite webstore or via Yosemite mail order at 209-372-1354 for confirmed High Sierra Camp guests. These items are also available for sale at the Tuolumne Meadows store. To provide a High Sierra Camp experience for as many visitors as possible, we do our best to fill all beds. The staff makes every effort to keep members of a party in the same tent(s), but sometimes separating the members of a party is necessary. Guests may also end up sharing a tent cabin with members of other parties to fill a 6-person tent. Parents and minor children are always lodged together. Find Out How to Stay at a High Sierra Camp Dining at the High Sierra Camps Enjoy a satisfying dinner and breakfast, served family-style in a main dining tent while you meet and compare notes with other High Sierra Camp lodging guests. Every effort is made to accommodate advance requests due to dietary restrictions such as food allergies, vegetarian or vegan diets. Advance dining reservations are required. Sack lunches, which must be ordered the night before they're needed, may also be purchased at each camp. Meals OnlyCamp in the nearby backpacker campgrounds but still eat hearty meals (dinner and breakfast) provided at the High Sierra Camp. Six meal reservations are available at each High Sierra Camp per night by advance reservation only. These reservations are in high demand, so we recommend you enter the lottery for meals only. You may also check back for cancellations by calling (559) 253-5672. Like all backcountry camping in Yosemite, camping in the backpacker campgrounds requires a valid wilderness permit, available from the National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildpermits.htm. Wilderness permits become available 24 weeks prior to your planned trip. You must have a wilderness permit to purchase the meals only option at the High Sierra Camps.High Sierra Camps Menu 2015 Food storage lockers are available at all High Camps for your use. Freezer and refrigerator space is not available for guest use. Find out more about what items need to be stored in food storage locker. Amenities Who wouldn't want a hot shower after a day on the trail? Hot showers are available at May Lake, Sunrise and Merced Lake, but are subject to water availability. Comfortable restroom facilities are at all camps and Merced Lake and May Lake have washbasins for guest laundry. Please note: due to environmental concerns, showers are not available at Vogelsang & Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp lodging. GreenPath & The High Sierra Camps Each year over 13,000 visitors stay at the High Sierra Camps, and other few thousand backpackers have their meals prepared by the camps' staff. The pristine subalpine environment where the camps are nested is more susceptible to the impacts of visitation than the developed Yosemite Valley floor. With this in mind, careful consideration is taken to provide the rustic comfort of the High Sierra Camps with minimal impact on the environment. The following programs are part of GreenPath, DNC's environmental management system and guide to continuous environmental improvement. • Several ecological restoration projects over the last few years brought the camps to a more natural condition by eliminating social trails, delineating clear pathways and seeding restored areas with endemic plants.• The High Sierra Camps developed a waste minimization program, which includes recycling and composting as key elements. Camp menus are chosen to avoid items which create waste to be carried out such as whole corn and artichokes. Similarly, the High Camps do not sell beer or wine since recycling bottles would involve a 2-14 mile journey by mule there and back again depending on the camp.• Solar powered composting toilets were added at Vogelsang & Sunrise• Linens were discontinued in the 1990's to reduce the amount of mule traffic supplying the camps. Tweet


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Stimulus: plans: good or bad? Jobs: can we afford them? Money: who's got it? Everybody's talking about the economy, but how can you evaluate what they're saying? How can we, the people, understand what the banks or government knows (or says they know)? Author Michael Goodwin asked himself the same questions and came up with a good answer: explore the development of economic thought, examine the reality of economic practice, add a wry sense of humour and tell all through the graphic medium. In a word, Economix. Goodwin's wit and clarity of writing along with artist Dan Burr's quirky, iconic art transform the "dismal science" of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we've got ...and sometimes what our neighbors have got. Economix explains it all from the beginning of Western economic thought to markets, free or otherwise, to economic failures, successes and anomalies, to how our modern economy is grappling with war, climate change and resource limitations. The book's graphic format means complex ideas can be comprehensive and accessible.
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Exercise is an integral part of any spondylitis program, along with good posture habits and medication to reduce pain and stiffness. Fitting exercise into your day can be tough, but it needs to be done. Exercise is such a high priority that it is important to make time for it each day (even 5-10 minutes during a work break is helpful). If you do, many benefits will result from your efforts. A spondylitis exercise program will help you maintain good posture, flexibility and eventually help to lessen pain. In many cases, good posture and mobility can even be regained with proper doses of medicine and exercise. Most people with spondylitis feel much better with exercise. The trick is to do enough but not too much. This can vary from day to day. Be good to yourself and never push to the point of pain or extreme fatigue.
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The Jonesville Nutrition Site is located in the Yadkin Valley Senior Center at Lila Swaim Memorial Park.
Every day the site provides lunch for seniors in the area who may not be able to afford their own food.
Between 15 and 30 seniors come Monday through Friday to eat and spend time with other people in the community.
Site coordinator Maxine Macemore is responsible for arranging the activities every day. Each month the site has to provide two safety lectures, two nutrition programs and two health programs every month. Also, the site hosts officials from businesses like the Jonesville Public Library, D-Rex and Hospice. Ping pong is also played at the center.
July 26 the site hosted Logan and Reece Macemore, twin brothers who serve as junior cadets at Arlington Fire Department.
The 13-year-olds took turns explaining their jobs at the fire department to the crowd, many of whom had never heard of the cadet program. Logan and Reece are two of several cadets who help carry out vital tasks the firefighters need done but would take away from their ability to fight a fire.
Logan and Reece help carry tools, pull hoses, inspect the trucks and perform odd jobs around the fire. Recently they helped a man at the scene of a fire who had cramps in his legs and did not want to sit down, so they walked around with him to make sure he did not pass out or need help.
Their most important task is to carry water to the firefighters.
The teens are not allowed inside the house or building on fire, but both said that was fine with them. Cadets like Logan and Reece go through training with the adults and do the important tasks already mentioned, but cannot become full fledged firefighters until they turn 18.
The two also demonstrated how to use a air tank.
Firefighters are required to wear a 85 pound backpack rig with an air tank attached. A mask and respirator are worn under their helmet.
Cadets wear blue helmets, while each level of the chain of command wears a different color.
Logan and Reece showed the audience how to properly attach the mask and breathe through the filter without difficulty.
If the backpack and its wearer are not mobile for a certain amount of time the backpack starts a loud ringing noise to alert other firefighters that someone is in danger. Everyone in the senior center got a demonstration of that when the two turned the alarm on to show how loud it really was.
The cadet program offers young people in the community a chance to get a head start on a career of helping people. In a few years the two brothers can join the adults inside a fire.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunter Dale has no problem with forging his own path, even if that path leads north.
While many elite prep football players in Louisiana choose to stay in the South for college – particularly in-state LSU or other SEC schools – Dale is approaching the final summer of his recruitment with an open mind, including eying opportunities in other areas of the country.
One of those opportunities Dale is hoping to get to choose from is Notre Dame.
The Fighting Irish have yet to offer the safety senior-to-be from River Ridge, La, but Dale is planning on working to earn that scholarship on the recruiting circuit over the next few months.
That quest continued Sunday at the NIKE Football Training Camp on the campus of Ohio State University.
"I want to leave the state," said Dale. "A lot of people (in Louisiana) like LSU, but I just want to leave the state."
Dale is rated a three-star prospect in the latest rankings by Rivals.com, a national Internet recruiting service. He is ranked as the No. 17 safety in the country this cycle.
It is tough to say if Dale's mind would be changed with a scholarship offer from LSU, something he has not picked up as of yet. But he does seem like he has his sights set on getting away from the bayou. He plans to visit UCLA, Tennessee and Miami in the near future, in addition to keeping up conversations with his recruiter Kerry Cooks at Notre Dame.
Dale is the godson of former Fighting Irish tight end Irv Smith, who played under Lou Holtz before a seven-year career in the NFL. Smith has been in the ear of Dale in talking up Notre Dame and has helped the bond grow with the coaching staff.
"Coach Cooks just found out my godfather went there and that I am really interested in them," Dale said. "He is going to get me in contact with the head coach."
Dale does not have a visit currently planned to Notre Dame, but that would change with an offer.
"My godfather just said (the campus) is something you have to experience when you get up there," Dale said. "It is just a great tradition of winning, family and everything."
At 5-foot-10, 190-pounds, Dale projects at either safety position at the next level, although some added bulk will help if he can keep his speed. He also plays baseball and hopes to be a dual-sport athlete in college. Dale and the rest of his John Curtis Christian High School baseball teammates played for the Class 3A state championship recently, but lost to Evangel Christian.
"I will play (baseball) wherever I go," Dale said. "A good baseball program would be good, too."
Some of Dale's top offers to this point include Florida, Miami, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Oregon.
Indiana has also offered and is in the mix.
Notre Dame had not had much success in recent seasons in plucking talent out of Louisiana, but has bucked that trend by earning a verbal commitment this cycle from four-star offensive lineman Jerry Tillery out of Shreveport.
A scholarship offer would put Notre Dame squarely in the mix with Dale.
"Definitely the legacy and tradition," said Dale when asked what stands out about the Fighting Irish. "And obviously the movie, 'Rudy.'"
Notre Dame is likely to take several defensive backs this cycle, meaning an offer could come for Dale if several current targets drop off the board. However, two safeties have already committed in four-star Prentice McKinney and three-star Nicco Fertitta.