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Searching for Your Ancestors @ TSLA
Public Services Resource Guide #05
Genealogy is the record of a family's history. In many cases, our ancestors left a "paper trail" for us to follow. Genealogy is a very personal way to study history which can lead to many exciting discoveries.
How to Begin
* Start with yourself and work backward in time
* Start with what you already have
* Interview family members
* Keep careful records/Be consistent
Use maiden names for women, and record dates with day of the month first, followed by month and then year using four digits (Example: 1 Jan 1761).
Use standard abbreviations such as b for born, m for married, d for died.
Making Use of Records
Census Records – Tennessee became a state in 1796. The territorial census schedules and the 1800 census were lost or destroyed. The 1810 census of Tennessee was also lost, except for Grainger and Rutherford counties; the censuses for both of these counties have been indexed.
Mortality Schedules – Part of the U.S. Federal Censuses from 1850-1880 included a mortality schedule enumerating the individuals who had died in the previous year. Because each of the censuses from 1850-1880 began on June 1, "previous year" refers to the 12 months preceding June 1, or June 1 (of the previous year) to May 31 (of the census year). These records usually have the deceased person's name, age, sex, race, month of death, cause of death and sometimes other details, such as the attending physician. There are Mortality Schedules for Tennessee from 1850 through 1880.
1891 Enumeration of Male Voters – This is a list of the male voters in each county in 1891. Some of these voter lists include age and race but no other personal or family information is provided. Not all have been indexed.
Slave Census Schedules – Although free African Americans were enumerated by name in the 1850 and 1860 census, slaves were not. However, when the census taker traveled the county to gather census data on free persons, he also gathered information from anyone who held slaves, including the number held and number of slave houses, and for each slave, the age, sex, color and some other information, but not the names of the slaves.
Vital Records
The principal genealogical events are births, marriages and deaths. As a state, Tennessee did not begin collecting birth and death records until 1908. The law lapsed in 1913, but it was reinstated in 1914. By state law, birth records are confidential for one hundred years, death records for fifty years. There are exceptions: namely, the largest cities and some counties in Tennessee kept earlier records. Birth records may include the name of the child, date of birth, names and birthplaces of parents, their occupations and place of residence. Death records may include name of deceased, date and place of death, age at the time of death, cause of death, occupation, name of spouse and, beginning in 1914, name and birthplace of parents, along with the date and place of burial. Reliable information on a death certificate is dependent upon how much firsthand knowledge the informant or next-of-kin knew about the deceased. A newspaper obituary is also a good place to look for clues.
Tennessee marriages were recorded in each county. Early marriage records often included only the name of the bride and groom on the license and/or marriage bond. Marriage licenses recorded in the 1900s usually contain more family information.
County Records
The Civil War and other events resulted in the destruction of many county courthouses and records have been lost. TSLA has microfilmed the majority of the extant county records. Documents that may be found in county records include probate records; chancery, civil, circuit, criminal and county court records; marriage and divorce records before July 1945 (at which time they became state records and have a statewide index); land records; school board minutes; tax books and military discharges.
Probate Records – The term "probate" refers to the process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. Estate papers can usually be found for the deceased unless he left nothing of value, or else all real or personal property had been transferred to the heirs before death. These papers will be filed where the person was living at the time of death. Papers may include original wills, inventories, sales of personal estates, administrator's bonds and accounts and guardian bonds and settlements.
Court Records – Probate records normally would have been under the jurisdiction of the county court, but if an estate was contested, the case could be filed in either the chancery or circuit court. Chancery courts have jurisdiction over property disputes; circuit courts oversee criminal cases, divorces and adoptions. Early courts included courts of common pleas and quarter sessions.
Land Records – A deed is the most important type of local land record, as it conveys property from one person (seller or grantor) to another (buyer or grantee), usually for monetary consideration. A land record places an ancestor at a particular place in time. If a deed was the first purchase made in a locality, it may mention a person's previous place of residence. Deeds were usually registered in the local county deed book; however, no law required this. County tax lists can indicate ownership of land or whether a person is only paying a poll (head) tax. The abrupt absence of a person on a tax list can indicate he has either died or relocated. Land grants from the state government can also be found in county deed books.
In the Microfilm Room are inventories of county records available on microfilm for each of Tennessee's 95 counties. The inventory notes when the county was formed and if that county's records were destroyed at any time by a fire or other disaster. The inventory also lists the records available on microfilm and the corresponding roll number.
Military Records
TSLA has Revolutionary War service records on microfilm from the National Archives; Revolutionary pensions can be found online at the HeritageQuest website in-house. TSLA has Tennessee Confederate and Union Civil War service records, and Tennessee Confederate pension applications on microfilm. There are indexes for volunteer soldiers who served from Tennessee in the War of 1812, various Indian wars and the Mexican War. TSLA also has compiled service abstracts of soldiers and sailors who served in the First World War from Tennessee.
The World War I questionnaire project was part of an effort to gather and preserve the history of Tennessee's involvement in what was then known as "the Great War." Besides the questionnaires, Gold Star records were compiled during the 1920s and consist of information from families on soldiers who died during World War I.
State Records
TSLA is the official repository for records of the State of Tennessee. These Record Groups consist of various types and formats of records created by agencies in the performance of their duties. Examples of some Record Groups that can assist researching your ancestor are:
Acts of Tennessee: From the time Tennessee was a territory of the United States (1790 - 1796), its legislature has passed laws affecting the lives of its citizens. From acts legitimizing children to those granting divorces, from authorizing turnpikes and ferries to compensating a citizen for services rendered, the legislature has touched the lives of citizens in thousands of ways in its 200-plus years. (Please see the document Acts of Tennessee 1796 - 1850 : Index to Names.)
Tennessee Prison Records: The Tennessee State Penitentiary opened in 1831. Prior to that, offenders were held in county jails. Surviving records for the penitentiary system are housed at TSLA as Record Group 25. Most Record Groups are available on microfilm. (Please see the document Inmates of the Tennessee State Penitentiary 1831 - 1850.)
City Directories & Phone Books
City directories include the names and occupations of residents and a directory of all the businesses in town. TSLA holds a variety of historical phone books for almost every area of the state dating as far back as 1909. (Please see the documents City Directories at TSLA and Telephone Books at TSLA.)
The vast collection of newspaper microfilm housed in the Microfilm Reading Room includes almost every extant newspaper published in Tennessee. Newspapers can be very helpful in finding obituaries and birth and marriage announcements. (Please see the document Newspapers on Microfilm at TSLA.)
Compiled by Anita Coursey, Kitty Mayo, Trenton Hanner, Stephanie Sutton, and Laine Sutherland
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State of Utah, in the interest of
McIntosh, Harley DOB: 13JAN08 Case No: 1028689
A child under 18 years of age Judge: Scott N. Johansen
To: LEILONI MCINTOSH
Biological Mother of Harley McIntosh
Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma
A proceeding concerning the above-named child is pending in this
Court, and adjudication may be made involving YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO
THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD. You are hereby summoned to appear before this
Court in Carbon County, Utah, located at 149 EAST 100 SOUTH, PRICE,
UTAH 84501, on October 6, 2010, at 1:45 p.m. You have the right to be
represented by counsel in these proceedings.
If you fail to appear in person at the Hearing, your parental rights
to the child may be permanently terminated by the Court without
further notice to you.
DATED this 3rd day of September, 2010
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WADDINGTON – The St. Lawrence River Showdown Committee is looking for property owners to rent their homes to anglers when they compete in the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament in August.
Bassmasters reports 102 anglers will participate in the competition. Under contract, the village will provide 60 hotel rooms for production and television crews. However, anglers must find their own housing.
It is similar to what they do in Lake Placid, St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce FishCap Coordinator and committee member Donald R. Meissner said Thursday. People will have an opportunity to rent their own homes to anglers while they are away or on vacation.
During the tournament, anglers will fish along the St. Lawrence River from Massena to Ogdensburg. Anglers will also have an opportunity to fish in Canadian waters with a permit. All anglers, however, must launch from Whittaker Park in Waddington.
Anglers typically like to be within 20 minutes of the launch area, event coordinator Deanna Shampine said. Thats a great opportunity for people looking to rent their homes in Lisbon, Louisville, Massena, Waddington and Ogdensburg.
Approximately 44 percent of anglers have families with children under the age of 18, according to Bassmasters.
There will be many people who will prefer family housing, or to share a residence, Ms. Shampine said.
While the St. Lawrence River tournament will take place Aug. 8 to 11, committee members said that there is an opportunity for property owners to rent for longer periods.
With these kinds of tournaments as large as this, some like to extend their stay, Mr. Meissner said. Some use it as their vacation. Some anglers could potentially stay for a month.
The tournament previous to St. Lawrence County will be the Mississippi River Rumble from June 20 to 23.
A gap like that is unusual, and provides a unique opportunity, Ms. Shampine said.
People interested in renting their homes can contact their nearest chamber of commerce for more information, Ms. Shampine said. The committee hopes to collect all its rental listings by Jan. 10. The listings will be compiled and posted on chamber of commerce websites in the coming weeks.
The committee is also looking for bed-and-breakfast establishments, motels, hotels and campgrounds interested in offering special rates or blocks of rooms to be posted as well.
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CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Encouraging signs in the housing market may entice more homeowners to put their properties on the market in 2013.
Still, it isn't exactly a seller's market yet — and deals can fall through at the last minute, for a variety of reasons. Financing delays, low appraisals, title problems, home inspections and even buyer's remorse can interfere with a seller's ability to close.
How appraisals are derailing sales
In the past, appraisals rarely disrupted a home sale. But realtors and housing experts say new requirements and a difficult housing market are doing just that. AnnaMaria Andriotis has details.
The good news: Many of these problems are preventable if sellers are proactive and involved, said Lanny Baker, president and chief executive of ZipRealty Inc., a residential real-estate brokerage.
Here are some tips:
1. Learn about the buyer's financing
Seek out a buyer who has been preapproved for a mortgage, said Baker, who evaluated 250 failed or delayed deals over a recent 2½-month span and determined that financing problems were to blame 40% of the time. Typically, the buyer's agent will be eager to share this information with you.
However, preapproval doesn't preclude a lender from rejecting a buyer's mortgage application later on, so don't stop there. Check in regularly with the buyer's agent to ensure that the loan is on track to close on time.
Lenders are requiring more stringent documentation, and if buyers aren't organized, or if they procrastinate when additional paperwork is requested, the closing could be delayed. To keep things on track, make sure your contract contains specific deadlines for buyers. "One key term is a financing contingency, and if the buyer cannot [resolve] that contingency, the terms of the contract would normally release the seller to entertain other offers," Baker said.
If the buyer is seeking a Federal Housing Administration-insured loan, be aware that the home may have to meet certain safety and soundness requirements that typically don't come into play with conventional loans. To avoid delays, sellers can take care of things that might be flagged in an FHA appraisal before listing, such as chipping paint. An experienced real-estate agent should be able to help you identify such problems.
Sometimes buyers underestimate the amount of cash they will need at closing. If that happens, the agents involved in the transaction — who have a vested interest in the deal closing — may agree to give up part of their commissions to cover the shortfall, Baker said. A seller can pay some of those costs, as well.
2. Consider cash offers
A buyer who doesn't need financing is more of a sure bet than one who does, said Bob Kelly, an agent with Re/Max Main St. Realty in Moorestown, N.J. However, cash bids are typically lower, so sellers need to weigh their options carefully.
A buyer with a 3.5% down payment who is also asking for seller-assisted closing costs may bring in a larger return for the seller, but the deal could take longer to complete or be derailed by a low appraisal, Kelly said. A cash buyer won't need an appraisal, just verifiable funds, and may offer an earlier closing date — which in the seller's eyes could compensate for the lower offer.
3. Prepare for the appraisal
Real-estate agents will tell you that low appraisals have killed many transactions in recent years. Many agents say appraisers — who are hired by lenders to assess the value of the home — are overly conservative in their valuations these days, even as home prices are rising in many locations.


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Just got done playing with Jin-Roh and others. Was fun, but I unfortunately didn't have a mic :/ I livestreamed a bit of it and if twitch is working right I'll upload that to my youtube later tonight or tomorrow.
Still one of my all-time favorite games and I love how story-driven it is. Seems like they did a bit more with the PVP, too, I think? I didn't notice the faction warfare thing last time I played. Does anyone know how it works?
"....However, as with all things, you will encounter the odd retard and or asshole."
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That was pretty fun. Shame you joined in late and then everyone left soon after. Either way, good times!
I am thinking about to buy this game today,haven't played a mmorpg since GW 2 was released,and I quited about 6 months ago,so now I want to play something new,and this game looks good,shame I have to pay 30€ now but no problem,just one question,is it worth?
Well, I already said it's worth it. Though I don't think it's a game for anyone. You need to like unique games with interesting quests with a modern day horror setting to like this game. If you play MMORPGs mainly for combat it might not be the best choice as the combat system is pretty normal.
oh...and try doing the investigation quests by yourself using the ingame browser without looking for walkthroughs (its annoying at times but it adds to the feel of the game)
I had a blast last night, t'was fun! :3
Sad some of us had to haul off as it was getting late and had school/work :c I'll be on later after hauling books up and down stairs to bash some zeds and such, hopfully we'll get to the Blue Mountains today! :3
I bought a game on Amazon over winter and they gave me a $5 coupon for Editor's pick digital games up until Jan 31st. Too bad TSW went back up to $25.


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What are Your Favorite Pre and Postrun Snacks?
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Snacking used to be associated with overeating, but choosing healthy snacks before and after runs can help avoid getting too hungry and overeating at your next meal. They can also help fuel you for your run, and aid in recovery.


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Posts Tagged 'Magic City Renewed or Cancelled?'
December 8th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Still No Word on TNT's 'Leverage' or Syfy's 'Alphas' - Scripted Cable Renew/Cancel Status Through December 8, 2012
No news isn't necessarily bad news, but no news can be frustrating for both fans and production teams.[Read-More]
December 1st, 2012 at 10:50 am
USA's 'Necessary Roughness' Renewed; Still No Word on TNT's 'Leverage'- Scripted Cable Renew/Cancel Status Through December 1, 2012
All of USA's series that have aired now have statuses. Of TNT's shows, only one show's status is unknown: 'Leverage.'[Read-More]
November 25th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Still No Word on 'The Walking Dead' or 'Alphas' - Scripted Cable Series Renew/Cancel Status Though November 25
of course The Walking Dead will be renewed. But Alphas? Its future isn't as bright. Scripted cable series renew/cancel statuses through November[Read-More]
November 7th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Scripted Cable Show Renew/Cancel Status List
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Results tagged "ad verification" from IABlog
The IAB and the industry are making sustained progress toward developing ad verification guidelines. But recently, misleading, even outright false, claims have appeared in newsletters, blogs and the press about where we are—and we thought it was time to set the record straight… At this time there are no industry agreed-upon verification standards. Statements to the contrary are not only incorrect but they threaten the entire process as we embark on the most delicate phase of the guidelines development process. Now more than ever, it is important that speculation on the potential outcomes of this effort not replace actual accomplishments.
For anyone not familiar with the process, or just as a reminder of how we got here, let me take you back to March 2010, when the IAB hosted the first Ad Verification Day in New York City. Randal Rothenberg, IAB's CEO at that time, shared these concerns with regard to organizations engaged in ad verification:
"These companies are not audited against any industry guidelines for counting impressions. It is our hope that the IAB, working together with organizations like the Media Rating Council, will be able to create a process and a set of open standards for this new type of tool, with the twin goals of creating a brand-friendly environment for marketers while not adding complexity and cost to the ad buying process. Ad Verification Day is our first step in understanding the needs of the market."
The summit was an opportunity for ad verification services companies to present their solutions to the members and staff of the IAB, as well as agency representatives. It also served as a catalyst for a series of discussions around one main concern: The measurement data resulting from the use of ad verification services was being used as a form of currency by some buyers of media within an ecosystem that already contained industry-accepted mechanisms for third-party measurement audits and accreditations. It was eventually decided that the next logical step was to convene a working group of industry representatives, led by the Media Rating Council (MRC), to develop the audit criteria required for consistent third-party review of the processes, methodologies, and technology behind any organization engaged in the verification of media.
Below is a visual representation of the guideline creation timeline that reflects the progress we are indeed making toward our goal. Estimated intervals are represented in green and are clear indicators of where we currently are in the process.
As we enter the delicate negotiation stage we refer to as "document iteration," it is important to remember what we are working towards—transparent audit criteria that can be used as a stamp of approval on any company providing ad verification services. The document itself will define the terminology, methodology, and clear expectations that the entire advertising industry has agreed to.
Thank you to those who have contributed thus far in the process or have pledged your future participation. If you have not been involved and would like to have a representative at the table, please email [email protected] and ask to join the "Ad Verification Working Group."
Most of all, please remember that discretion is crucial as we enter the next stages of development that promise to take us to what we all want—an industry-accepted set of guidelines for ad verification services.
Steve Sullivan is Vice President, Digital Supply Chain, for IAB


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Facebook users beware: Law enforcement officials have been increasingly serving warrants to the social network giant, often gaining access to profiles without the users' knowledge.
Reuters reported Tuesday that its review of the Westlaw legal database revealed "that since 2008, federal judges have authorized at least two dozen warrants to search individuals' Facebook accounts. Many of the warrants requested a laundry list of personal data such as messages, status updates, links to videos and photographs, calendars of future and past events, 'Wall postings' and 'rejected Friend requests.'"
The warrants reportedly often demanded a user's "Neoprint" and "Photoprint." This manual, which was allegedly created by Facebook to aid law enforcement, describes a Neoprint as "an expanded view of a given user profile," and a Photoprint as "a compilation of all photos uploaded by the user that have not been deleted, along with all photos uploaded by any user which have the requested user tagged in them."
"And because of Facebook's inherent interconnectedness, it's presumed that police got to see not only their targets' information, but that of their friend groups, too," read an article on Good.is, a progressive website. "How many times did Facebook users challenge these searches as illegal under the Fourth Amendment? Zero, but experts theorize that's because Facebook hasn't been letting users know when cops are tossing their online lives."
"By law, neither Facebook nor the government is obliged to inform a user when an account is subject to a search by law enforcement, though prosecutors are required to disclose material evidence to a defendant," Reuters noted. "Twitter and several other social-media sites have formally adopted a policy to notify users when law enforcement asks to search their profile."


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Yay for Emacs!!!
You download rpm's for the recently released Emacs version 21 here:
Very nice upgrade over version 20. ;D
Jim H
Yay for Emacs!!!
I have yet to try Emacs, I have heard it has millions of functions, and that some are surprised it doesn't control your entire household. What is the story behind that???
If you give a man a fire he'll be warm, if you light the man on fire he'll be warm for life.
Yep, I agree ;D I have been using emacs since day one I installed Linux and I still don't know that much about it. Never took the time to learn everything it can do or how to customize it. It was nice of Trond ot take the time to build these rpm's, that way the rest of us don't have too. ;DYay for Emacs!!!
Jim H
I've been using it since the start as well. I know VI enough to save and quit, but I haven't really bothered. Vi is on my BSD box, but I haven't had much need to use it yet. Emacs is just so much smoother and has way easier commands to use. The CTRL keys are soo useful!
Have you guys tried Pico at all? I used it for a little bit because I heard good things. Its a less powerful editor then Emacs, but I still prefer it to Vi thats for sure.
Funny Emacs shirt:
I love pico....joe is my fav though!
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joe RULEZ!!!!!!


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Barcelona's excellent transport system includes the metro, buses, trains, funiculars and cable cars; tickets for all (except night buses) are transferable across the system. The metro is the fastest and most efficient way to get around the city, except during the rush hour when it becomes very crowded. The bus network is extensive and is easy to master with a transport map. Night buses take over from about 10pm to 4am. During summer the hop-on hop-off Bus Turistic links all the main sights and tourist destinations. Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive and are a good option especially late at night, but charge extra for a number of things - ask for a receipt. Hiring a car is unnecessary and frustrating within the city, but can be useful if planning daytrips outside the city.
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).
Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are standard.
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
The international access code for Spain is +34. Pay phones are either blue or green and accept either coins or phone cards, which are sold at post offices, tobacco shops and newsagents. Mobile phone operators provide thorough GSM 900/1800 coverage throughout the country and the Balearic and Canary Islands. Email and internet access is available at internet cafes in most towns and resorts.
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Barcelona enjoys a subtropical-Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and cool winters. Winters, between December and February, are mild and snow is rare. January is the coldest winter month, with temperatures averaging between 46°F and 63°F (8°C and 17°C) during the day and colder at night. The peak summer months are June to August, but Barcelona's summer really lasts a full six months, from May to October. August is the hottest summer month, with temperatures averaging between 77°F and 88°F (25°C and 31°C) during the day. April and November are transitional months, with more unpredictable weather. Barcelona doesn't get much rain, with only a handful of rainy days every month; the wettest months are September, October and May, with thunderstorms occurring between August and November. Although the city gets plenty of sun, it can get foggy and cloudy, with sea fog especially common in early spring. The ideal months to visit Barcelona, the Costa Brava, and the nearby resorts of Sitges and Vilanova are May, June, July and September, when visitors can expect good, hot weather. In August, despite the shade in the tree-lined boulevards, locals desert Barcelona for the coastal resorts to escape the heat.
The Aerobus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every five to 15 minutes, dropping off at locations along the way. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city centre every 30 minutes; the airport station is located near Terminal 1 and is connected to the terminal by a moving walkway. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminals; taxis are metered. The journey time by road or rail is between 20 and 30 minutes.
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
There are taxi stands at every terminal at El Prat Barcelona Airport. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Prices are steeper at night and on the weekends.
A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.
Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange facilities, banks, shops (including duty-free), a children's play area, VIP lounges, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good.
Both terminals at El Prat Airport have their own dedicated parking garages (T1 and T2). There is also a long-stay parking lot connected to the terminals by a free shuttle bus.
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Hi all:
I thought I'd start a thread to show off and talk about my little Lego creations for Mobile Frame Zero, since others have done the same here. And besides, it's not like these creations can't be used in BrikWars anyways.
Here's my first complete Frame Company: The Bright Seraphim, a United Mars Foreign Legion Company who, after a long tour of duty, have an eclectic mix of UMFL-standard Frames and modified labour Frames.
Here's a group shot of the company in the field:
An ST-07 Chub:
A modified Chub:
I'm not entirely satisfied with this frame. I think I'm going to rebuild it as a regular ST-07 and use those arms on another frame.
A couple of Conscripts:
These are actually the first two frames I ever made, repeatedly modified over the years. These date back to the "Mechaton" era, and I'll probably be modifying them again, maybe into Commissars.
And finally, four Space Marines:
These guys also date back to "Mechaton" and they've been pretty heavily modified since I first built them, I think they may each have six parts in common with their original builds now. These guys are a little small compared to most frames, but I love the design. I'm tempted to start calling them "Power Armours" (because of the inspiration for their current form) and treat each pair as a single Frame.


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MASSENA An economic development leader and longtime advocate for downtown Massena will move out of the area this year.
Michael V. Almasian, executive director of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena since October, will relocate by early summer to Watertown, Conn., where his wife, Alison, has taken a position with Taft School, a prep school. Mr. Almasian said he will stay on the job until June, after which he may be hired by the BDC as a contractual consultant.
In the meantime, the BDC will advertise for a new executive director, either as a full- or part-time position.
BDC President Daniel S. Pease said he does not believe Mr. Almasians departure will affect the agencys efforts to revitalize downtown Massena using $250,000 in state grant funds along with matching funds from downtown business owners.
Mr. Pease said the BDC will begin the search for a new executive director immediately, and after the person is hired, the BDC will continue to rely on Mr. Almasian for some projects.
A Massena native, Mr. Almasian owns two downtown buildings that contain retail space for four storefronts. He said he will ensure that the space is leased to tenants that will help revitalize downtown. He said he also plans to keep his residence in Massena and maintain ties to the region.
Ill still have a presence in Massena, still fight for downtown. I hope the ideas I developed as director can be completed, he said.
Mr. Almasians ideas include a plan for the Grasse River that would include a pier, boat launch, footbridge, trails, lighting, visitors center and beaches.
Fixing up downtown is larger than one person, he said. If you really want to fix a downtown, it takes a lot of people.
Mayor James F. Hidy expressed regret that Mr. Almasian is leaving, but said he is confident the community can continue moving toward Mr. Almasians vision for a clean, vibrant and popular downtown Massena.
Its unfortunate. He had a lot of great, creative ideas, Mr. Hidy said.
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On Monday, Dec. 7, the College of Eastern Utah held a meeting to discuss the merger between the Utah State University system and CEU. State regents as well as USU president Stan Albrecht and other administrators were in attendance via video conferencing to discuss any issues or concerns with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The floor was opened to those wishing to express thoughts or concerns. One concern that was addressed was the model of the merger referred to as the Penn State model. In addition, there was discussion about making sure that CEU keeps some semblance of its own history, as well as retaining retiree benefits and faculty tuition benefits.
Kim Booth, director of financial aid, stated that the MOU would make CEU a subsidiary of USU, very similar to how the Penn State model works which he thinks will not best suit USU-CEU. Penn State, which has satellite campuses around the state, but centralized financial aid as well as other administrative responsibilities, does not seem to be a good fit because of the centralized decisions that are made.
Missouri State, on the other hand, has been successful with having both a research university and a two-year institution under one title. Finances and human resources are handled by central positions, whereas the financial aid and student services are kept at the local level. Classes are broadcast back down to the two-year institution and advisers help students with transferring.
For CEU to adopt a central financial aid system, all records must be housed in Logan. Students would have to apply for admission to USU have to apply for admission to USU. In this scenario, all problems would be dealt with in Logan.
Regents members and President Albrecht both agreed that more investigating is necessary. The time restraints are not set in stone. Before any arrangements are finalized, regents want to talk with Missouri State about their system. They said that making these institutions better for students is of the utmost priority for all involved.
Willy Woodruff, CEU student body president, had questions regarding accreditation and how the first school chancellor would be chosen. As a third generation student at CEU, he said it is important to him that his diploma reflect the fact he attended school in Price.
Regents responded by saying that, while they will be involved along with students and other people in choosing the first chancellor, the ultimate decision will be made by the president of USU.
According to USU Provost Ray Coward, the accreditation board mandates that since the two schools will, in effect, be one, diplomas should reflect that. Discussion was passed back and forth about the option of creating a logo or other designation with CEU's name on diplomas, but no final decisions have been made at this time.
Hank Savage, who recently retired from CEU, wanted to make sure retiree benefits that he enjoys will not change.
"There is no expectation that any benefits you currently have will be negatively affected by this merger, so, no, they will not change," said Albrecht.
Susan Neel, CEU college senate chair, had a question in regard to the tuition benefit that CEU faculty currently have. Presently, some CEU faculty members receive 100 percent tuition benefits. She pointed out that, on campus, there seems to be a general sense that the opportunity of having access to upper division and graduate level classes would make it very reasonable for most to move into this process by just modifying their benefits so everyone is on the same program. She suggested that, rather than trying to grandfather in an MOU, they adopt a USU system.
Regents responded by saying that they are leaving the decision in that area up to CEU staff and those new benefits will be carried over into the new system.
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Tom Bruno, Tom Matthews, Dale Mathis, Bill Butcher, Andy Schmidt, and George Cook (associate).
Elections were held and the Price River Watershed Conservation District board members were installed recently. They are Dale Mathis (chairman), Tom Matthews (vice chairman), Andy Schmidt, Tom Bruno, and William Butcher (treasurer).
The Conservation District helps to focus attention on all natural resources and related problems. They help develop programs to solve resource problems and help landowners develop and use conservation practices.
The Price River District, along with the help on their watershed planner, has been involved in projects such as improved irrigation, salinity control, animal feeding operation plans, river restoration projects, tamarisk and Russian olive removal, control of other noxious and invasive weeds, and grazing and range improvement projects. The district partners with state and local entities to help protect our natural resources.
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NEWPORT–Gary Atchinson is to tennis in Newport as Ted Williams is to baseball in Boston.
That is why it was to the delight of many that on Saturday morning friends, family members, colleagues, tennis players and former students alike gathered at Prouty Beach, as the tennis courts were named The Gary Atchinson Tennis Courts at Prouty Beach.
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I am well but don't know when I will be sailing. I got a letter from Eliza and she expects to be leaving for home soon. I got the Christmas package and it was fine and all one could wish for. We are billited in this town about 17 miles from Bordeaux which is one of the largest cities in France. It is much nicer here than it is near Paris and is a little warmer. Give my regards to Beth and Mrs. Pepper and tell them that I am well and will soon be home
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Ocean heat content revisions
Hot on the heels of last months reporting of a discrepancy in the ocean surface temperatures, a new paper in Nature (by Domingues et al, 2008) reports on the revisions of the ocean heat content (OHC) data – a correction required because of other discrepancies in measuring systems found last year.
Before we get to the punchline though, it's worth going over the saga of the OHC trends in the literature over the last 8 years. In 2001, Syd Levitus and colleagues first published their collation of ocean heat content trends since 1950 based on archives of millions of profiles taken by oceanographic researchers over the last 50 years. This showed a long term upward trend up, but with some very significant decadal variability – particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. This long term trend was in reasonable agreement with model predictions, but the decadal variability was much larger in the observations.
As in all cases where there is a data-model mismatch, people go back to both in order to see what might be wrong. One of the first suggestions was that since the spatial sampling became much coarser in the early part of the record, there might be more noise earlier on that didn't actually reflect a real ocean-wide signal. Sub-sampling the ocean models at the same sampling density as the real observations did increase the decadal variability in the diagnostic but it didn't provide a significantly better match (AchutaRao et al, 2006).
Other problems came up when trying to tally the reasons for sea level rise (SLR) over that 50 year period. Global SLR is a product of (in rough order of importance) ocean warming, land ice melting, groundwater extraction/dam building, and remnant glacial isostatic adjustment (the ocean basins are still slowly adjusting to the end of the last ice age). The numbers from tide gauges (and later, satellites) were higher than what you got by estimating each of those terms separately. (Note that the difference is mainly due to the early part of the record – more recent trends do fit pretty well). There were enough uncertainties in the various components so that it wasn't obvious where the problems were though.
Since 2003, the Argo program has seeded the oceans with autonomous floats which move up and down the water column and periodically send their data back for analysis. This has at last dealt with the spatial sampling issue (at least for the upper 700 meters in the ocean – greater depths remain relatively obscure). Initial results from the Argo data seemed to indicate that the ocean cooled quite dramatically from 2003 to 2005 (in strong contradiction to the sea level rise which had continued) (Lyman et al, 2006). But comparisons with other sources of data suggested that this was only seen with the Argo floats themselves. Thus when an error in the instruments was reported in 2007, things seemed to fit again.
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Phoenix City Council expands anti-discrimination law
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council has approved a proposal to expand the
city's anti-discrimination law to include protections for gays, lesbians,
bisexuals and transgender people in city contracts, housing, employment and
public accommodations such as restaurants.
The city currently prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, genetic information and marital status.
More than 50 people spoke about the issue at a council hearing that lasted more
than four hours and stretched from Tuesday afternoon into the night.
Mayor Greg Stanton says the changes would help Phoenix compete with more than
160 U.S. cities that already have enacted similar provisions.
The proposal drew opposition from social conservatives and the Roman Catholic
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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
Members of the Matt Warner Chapter of E Clampus Vitus dedicated their 36th historic plaque Saturday, this one commemorating a small town near Helper that had three names in its short history.
The plaque is set at the gazebo near the north end of the Price River trail near the Martin neighborhood of Helper.
Its text memorializes a mining camp that began in 1913 when Frank Cameron opened a small coal mine near Castle Gate. The town was appropriately named Cameron.
The town got renamed in 1917, when Henry Rolapp bought the mine from Cameron. So the settlement then became Rolapp.
It got the name Royal in the 1920s when the Royal Coal Company purchased the property.
As with other mining operations in the county in those days, Cameron/Rolapp/Royal had its share of tragedy. Three miners were killed there when it was called Cameron. Twenty-four more died in the mine during the Rolapp/Royal days between 1923 and 1957.
The history of the town parallels that of other mining camps during the 20th Century. It began in the teens, flourished for a few decades, and became a ghost town by the second half of the century.
The newest plaque stands beside one that that was dedicated last year to the nine coal miners who died in the 1963 explosion at the Carbon Fuel mine in nearby Hardscrabble Canyon.


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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
The words in the real estate ad sort of jump off the page: "Sheriff, Judge and Executioner Wanted For the Town of Woodside."
That's an eyecatcher. The body copy of the ad goes on to say that the acreage of what was once a bustling little railroad town in Emery County is for sale through Bridge Realty.
Woodside has gone from a population of about 300 people a century ago to a single defunct gas station and a few free-range llamas. "They've got food there and they've got water. They know how to eat and how to drink," said realtor Mike Metzger.
The challenge of selling what was once a town is a new experience for him, and the dilapidated structures visible from US 6 don't "present" well. But as the saying goes, "Wait. There's more."
Not immediately visible to drivers whizzing by are 657 acres of oasis land straddling the Price River.
Going with that acreage are rights to more than 500 acre-feet of water, which includes not only the river but underground well water.
Some of the water is carbonated. There's a carbon dioxide geyser behind the gas station that used to be a tourist draw. It once spouted 70 feet or so, but it is not what it used to be.
Also included in the package are rights to any minerals, oil or gas beneath the property.
Metzger said he thinks the site could be developed into just about anything the buyer wants. The water, the immediate access to a major highway and a railroad nearby make it good for industrial applications. On the other hand, it is suitable for grazing up to 300 cows.
Daily traffic cruising past the old gas station has been measured at more than 120,000 vehicles per month.
It is zoned for mining and grazing or commercial uses.
The town did not have a very long life. It was originally settled by Henry Hutchinson, a prospector, back in 1881. Other homesteaders, attracted by Price River water and relatively flat land settled gradually. It was a watering station for the old steam locomotives of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
Woodside was also a place to load the trains with cattle and agricultural produce from the riverside farms and ranches. By the second decade of the 20th century its population came close to 300.
With the growth of Helper as a railroad stop and the eventual replacement of steam by diesel power, Woodside's use to the railroad vanished. It shrank to nothing more than a cafe, a little store and filling station and the geyser.
Until the mid-1970s there used to be many billboards along US 6 though Spanish Fork and Price canyons advertising the "Roadside Geyser! Bring your camera!" The billboards were cut down and hauled away around 1975.
The cafe and store burned down in 1970. The gas station operated off and on, and finally shut down for good when regular gas was $1.99 a gallon, according to the sign out front.
What's left now, according to the ad in the Sun Advocate, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for someone with an imagination.
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Buzz: Disputes Over How Much The Rangers Offered Michael Del Zotto Before The Lockout
Back in June, it was reported that the Rangers were looking to bring Michael Del Zotto back on a two-year deal that would pay him between $1.75 and $2.25 million.
In August, it was reported that the Rangers offered Del Zotto a deal worth $2.2 million and $2.5 million per season.
In September it was reported that the Rangers biggest offer for Del Zotto was a multi-year deal that paid him $2.5 million per season.
In the NY Times, Jeff Klein spoke with Del Zotto's agent who said that the reports of those offers being made to Del Zotto were "erroneous."
Glen Sather said of Del Zotto that he would "come to his senses" at some point and that the Rangers won't negotiate against themselves.


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By LES BOWENSun Advocate reporter
Helper's $1 million pool could be moved toward the center of the city's park after discussion by council members last Thursday.
Recent discoveries found under the pool during demolition have forced the council to review plans and look for alternatives.
During the course of two weeks, city crews have worked to demolish the old pool in preparation for construction.
As workers began demolition work on the pool, they discovered the deck and support structures of an older pool that was situated in the same location.
Mayor Mike Dalpiaz described the remains of the older pool as a concrete shell over a tar-based fill, over yet another concrete shell.
Dalpiaz said demolition crews were having difficulties with the excavation.
Councilmember Dean Armstrong described the older pool as "an impressive piece of work."
To further complicate the demolition process, the most recent pool is constructed with extremely thick concrete and one-inch steel rebar.
Current construction standards calls for half-inch rebar and thinner concrete. As one last obstacle to demolition, the basin of the pool was refinished in the '90s with a reinforced covering.
Dalpiaz said the reinforced covering alone was extremely difficult to break up and was wearing down the teeth of demolition equipment at an accelerated rate.
That discovery of the older pool has necessitated a review of the plans to determine how to best continue the construction of the new pool, expected to open this summer.
In order for engineers to sign off on the footings of the new facility, the city would have to completely excavate both the existing pool structure and anything the crews find in the process.
The engineering obstacle can be demonstrated as construction equipment crosses the tennis courts at the demolition site, which appear to be built over a portion of the old pool.
As heavy equipment crosses the tennis courts, the entire concrete slabs shudder and the ground shakes considerably, said the mayor.
If the city were to build in the same location, both the most recent and the older pool would have to be completely excavated along with approximately three feet of surrounding fill. The added excavation and the cost of additional fill to replace excavated material could add significantly to the cost of the project, Councilmember Dean Armstrong reported.
Armstrong said that the city could declare through planning and zoning that no structures will be built on the old site of the pool. Demolition crews could then demolish the structures closest to the surface, and top the area off with at least three feet of fill. The space could then by paved for parking or planted with grass for a play area.
Another option could include doing a historical review of the area to determine the location of the old pool and a complete excavation and re-engineering of the ground prior to construction. That option carries additional cost due to the historical survey and additional engineering costs.
Additional budget factors added to the council's deliberation. The city is currently using county-owned equipment for demolition. According to Councilmember Bob Farrell, the use of county equipment is saving the city around $11,000 per day.
If the city were to choose to delay demolition, it would likely lose the use of county equipment and be forced to resume demolition with contracted equipment at a higher cost to the city.
"It's the economics now that's killing us," said Daliaz, who favored an option that would keep county equipment in operation.
After reviewing the possible options, councilmembers agreed that the best decision was to continue current demolition work and determine the feasibility of shifting the pool some 50 yards to the north and slightly to the east.
By moving the pool north, construction would occur on apparently undisturbed ground, an advantage from an engineering aspect.
"I think it will speed construction up," said Councilmember Chuck Buchanan. "And I think it will reduce cost."
Councilmembers also noted that moving the pool would make it the centerpiece of the park. It could also help solve some concern over parking. At present, pool adjacent to the pool is extremely limited. By using a portion of the old pool site for parking, the city could make more parking available on the south end of the park.
The mayor noted that playground equipment would have to be moved to accommodate the new location. however, he noted that the equipment which would be lost was older and likely needed to be replaced anyway.
Another factor of the relocation is the removal of trees. However, the council agreed that the cost of tree removal was likely to be less than costs associated with building the pool where it was originally planned.
If the city decides ultimately to move the site of the pool, other factors, such as elevation surveys and geo-technical drilling may have to be adjusted or repeated at the new site.
Armstrong said he would discuss the possibility of moving the pool and report back to the council on the matter.


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LOWVILLE The field is filled with Bartons at every Thousand Islands softball game.
Theres the head coach, Paul, and his daughters Allie at shortstop and Lindsay at catcher. His niece, Kylie, is manning first base.
Even grandpa Barton is sending text messages to the dugout during games to receive scoring updates.
That makes every win during the Section 3 Class C-1 playoffs, like Tuesdays 6-0 victory over ninth-seeded Mount Markham at Lowville Academy, that much more special to the Barton family and their Thousand Islands teammates.
Its a chance to prolong the season and continue the family bond for seniors Allie and Kylie, and classmates Alesha Waterman and Erica Sullivan, who have both played travel ball with the Bartons since they were about 7 years old.
I dont want to see the season end, Paul Barton said. Weve put a lot into softball (and) its been our life for several years.
So its important for us, as a family, we want to come out of this winning, he added.
Sophomore Casey Webb hurled a one-hit shutout with seven strikeouts and one walk, and the eighth-seeded Vikings drew 11 walks en route to advancing to a quarterfinal matchup with top-seeded and undefeated Cooperstown (18-0) at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Waterman provided a run-scoring single to put Thousand Islands up 4-0 in the second inning. That proved to be the only hit the Vikings would get.
Both Webb and Watermans fathers are assistant coaches.
Weve all been playing together since we were in second grade, so were basically all family, Allie Barton said. All the coaches have been with us, theyre all dads on the team, and were basically all sisters.
Mount Markham pitcher Kaleigh Bryce issued 14 free passes, walking 11 batters and hitting three.
She walked the games first three batters, leading to three first-inning runs for the Vikings (8-9).
Webb drew three walks while Allie Barton, Waterman and Alleigh Robbins each walked twice.
We just couldnt make any contact hitting the ball, and we walked batters and they didnt. I think that was the main difference, said Mount Markham coach Amy Coleman, whose team was making its first sectional appearance in more than a decade.
The site of the game was changed earlier in the day to Lowville Academys turf field due to a rainy forecast in the Clayton area.
There was a short delay between the second and third innings when dark clouds passed, along with an intense wind that lasted for about 10 minutes. But play quickly resumed and the game finished without another interruption.
The Vikings tacked on two runs after the delay as Lindsay Barton scored on a throwing error in the fifth and Sullivan drove in a run with a groundout in the sixth.
Thousand Islands can now look to its 148-mile drive to Cooperstown, hoping its family ties can overcome the unbeaten top seed in the Class C-1 bracket.
Ive been playing with Allie since our first T-ball practice and I dont know if I could play without her. Shes my biggest fan and Im her biggest fan out there, Lindsay Barton said.
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WATERTOWN - Army worms were given their moniker for a good reason. About 40 farmers now have found out why, as an infestation of the worms has spread to farms last week in Watertown, Sackets Harbor and southern Jefferson County towns including Adams, Ellisburg and Henderson.
"They're known as army worms because they march from field to field and destroy crops," said Michael E. Hunter, field crops educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. "We now have tens of thousands in the county, and they can destroy a field within a couple of days."
Farmers were taken aback by the outbreak of worms here, Mr. Hunter said, which can completely devour fields of corn, grass, hay and small grains unless killed by insecticide before they grow into adults. Called true army worms, the thin brown creatures are about 1� inches at full size and are hard to detect in fields.
The worms spread here spread from Western New York, where they arrived about two weeks ago after migrating from the South. They were first detected off Lake Erie, and eventually spread east from Buffalo to the Hudson Valley region before migrating north.
When the worms become adults, they pupate into moths like caterpillars, Mr. Hunter said. These moths intentionally seek grassy fields to lay their eggs, avoiding other crops such as alfalfa, clover and soybeans. It takes about a week for the eggs to hatch and three weeks for the worms to grow into adults.
The batch of army worms was spotted June 5 by Mr. Hunter in a field south of Adams. The wheat and rye field had only minimal damage, however, because the small worms were only about �-inch long. Army worms do 80 percent of their damage during the last week of their life cycle, which is why it's vital for farmers to scout their fields before it's too late.
"They're relatively easy to kill with insecticides when they're less than an inch," Mr. Hunter said. "That's why it's important for farmers to scout their fields now while they're still in the newly hatched stage. If a farmer has never seen this before, it can be a big surprise."
Hayfields are more vulnerable to the worms than cornfields. If farmers with corn crops treat the problem early on, damage will be limited to the leaves about the cornstalks and the plants will be unharmed. But even a 50 percent damage to a hayfield can be a costly affair for dairy farmers who depend on hay for cattle forage.
Mr. Hunter said a few hay farms already have been destroyed by the worm epidemic. A 150-acre orchard grass farm in Ellisburg, for example, was wiped out by the worms in about a week. Army worms travel slowly in packs of thousands, and some farmers in South Jefferson reported that local roads were layered with them.
For some farmers, the damage could mean financial jeopardy. A 150-acre farm with a 50 percent yield loss would lose about $23,000, based on a hay price of $150 a ton.
"If this happens at small farms, they might not have enough hay for forage to feed their cattle," Mr. Hunter said.
He said cooler weather during the past month may have contributed to the worm outbreak, because other parasites that would have combatted the population have been held back by the weather as temperatures dipped below 50 degrees the week after Memorial Day. Parasitic wasps lay eggs on the back of the army worm eggs, and when the egg hatches, the wasp gets inside the worm.
"This was bad timing, because the cool weather may have taken the population (of other parasites) down and given the worms a good chance of survivorship," he said.
On the bright side, Mr. Hunter said, the worms won't have a chance to lay enough eggs to hatch a large second generation of larvae because most were killed by insecticides. So far, about 5,000 acres of infected farmland have been sprayed.
Although it's not likely, another migration of worms recently found in Western New York could travel north to the region, Mr. Hunter said. Some fields already sprayed may have to be treated again if it happens.
"We may see a second introduction in about a week," he said, "so we certainly can't let our guard down."
Jay M. Matteson, agricultural coordinator for the Jefferson County, said the epidemic could cost farmers thousands in operating costs. The last time an outbreak spread to the north country was in the summer of 2000, when numerous farms in Lowville were invaded by worms.
"We're being overrun by these worms in southern Jefferson County, and they're doing tremendous damage to our crops," he said. "Dairy farms are already in a low price cycle for their milk and have had feed costs, so they can't afford to get hit with an extensive loss of crops."
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The new generation Ange Large carabiner represents the middle ground between the traditional gate carabiner and the classic wire gate carabiner. It combines the fluidity of the spring gate with the lightness of the wire gate system. Petzl's MonoFil Keylock technology and the H-profile make the Ange Larg carabiner weigh a light 34 grams and provide an optimal weight-to-strength ratio. So it is particularly suited to users looking to reduce weight while keeping the functionality of a standard size carabiner. The shape of the nose is designed to optimize clipping and unclipping.
- The ANGE L carabiner is light (34 g): it is ideal for reducing weight when climbing. It is also useful in alpine conditions for those looking to maintain comfort and maximum strength while limiting their weight to a strict minimum.
- Petzl's MonoFil Keylock ensures smoother opening and closing of the carabiner and a much longer lifetime compared to traditional wire gate carabiners. The wire gate is protected from lateral rubbing (against rock, etc).
- The unique H-profile allows an optimal size and strength-to-weight ratio¿The indent on the bottom of the ANGE S and ANGE L carabiners helps keep the STRING in place so that the sling is properly positioned on the carabiner.
- The surfaces that come in contact with the rope and with the anchor are wider, favoring passage of the rope and reducing carabiner wear
- The nose of the carabiner has a hole that allows ice, snow or dirt to be cleared out
- The deflector works with the shape of the carabiner to allow proper positioning of the carabiner on its major axis
- Certification: CE EN 12275 type B / UIAA
- Major axis: 22 kN Open gate: 10 kN¿Minor axis: 7 kN¿
- For safety and/or sanitary reasons, this product CANNOT be returned
Gender: Unisex
Weight: 34 g¿
Material: Aluminum
Season: S11
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"The key challenges of managing continuous improvement are sustaining the results and recognizing that it is an iterative process. Organizations need to recognize that change is slow to achieve, and it requires a people-centric approach to achieve sustainable transformation."-Sreekanth Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., advisory engineer and scientist, IBM
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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
Flanking Helper's State Liquor Agency sign are two other symbols: a Welcome to Helper banner on a lamp post and a Closed card in the papered-over shop window.
After deciding earlier this month that the last thing the city needs is another unlit, vacant building on Main Street, the city council sent a delegation to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Tuesday to make the case for allowing the package store to reopen.
Councilman Robert Bradley presented the city's position. With Bradley were councilman Jason Llewelyn and mayor Dean Armstrong.
The presentation was enough to get commissioners to vote 3-2 to have the city return with more statistical data for another meeting in May.
The store has been shut down since January, when the previous operator retired. The county's west side now has only one liquor store in Price.
Helper has been striving for years to enhance its tourism potential. The council views the store closure as a setback for that.
Armstrong said after the meeting that the commission's vote is not a guarantee of approval, but a reason for cautious hope.


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The College Discovery (CD) Program has been part of the City University of New York for 50 years, providing low-income students with financial assistance to gain a college education.
This educational opportunity program provides counseling, academic support service, and, in certain cases, financial aid to students who would otherwise be unable to attend college because of economic circumstances.
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The Purple Heather
The Purple Heather is a warm and homely B&B offering you a peaceful atmosphere and a personal welcome. Located right next to the Gap of Dunloe on the famous Ring of Kerry, just outside Killarney National Park, breathtaking scenery is guaranteed.
All rooms at The Purple Heather are comfortably furnished with Bath/Power/shower/Toilet, Television, and hairdryers. To make your stay even cosier we provide electric blankets and complimentary tea and coffee.
Beautiful mountain views can be enjoyed either from the guest lounge or from the dining room, where an excellent full Irish breakfast is served up every morning.
The Purple Heather is ideally located for exploring the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, the Beara Peninsula, the Gap of Dunloe and Killarney National Park, all of which claim some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland.
Kerry is home to a number of prime golf courses as well as plenty of other outdoor activities, including fishing, horse riding, walking and mountain climbing. The local beach is less than half an hour's drive away.
Check-in: any time after lunch time
Check-out: 11am
Breakfast is included in the price.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- Breakfast Included
- Cable TV
- Child Friendly
- Cots available
- DVDs
- Free Parking
- Free Wifi
- Hair Dryers
- Internet Access
- Lounge
- Non Smoking
- Parking
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 2 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Guesthouse InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
CHECK IN BETWEEN 15:00 – 22:00 ONLY. On arrival: a £10 refundable key deposit for each set of keys to be paid and balance paid in full. Please leave shoes on front Shoe Rack as no shoes in the House. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDS, SPORTS EVENT WEEKENDS, AUGUST, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR BOOKINGS – IMPORTANT NOTICE: Because of high demand during bank holiday weekends, sports event weekends, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Christmas and Hogmanay, all bookings for these periods will need to be paid in full in advance. Cancellation policy for bank holiday weekends, sports event weekends, August, Christmas and New Year bookings is 14 days before arrival.
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For directions from Killarney follow the signs for the Gap of Dunloe (Killorglin Road) to Fossa and left for Gap of Dunloe. [Glencar rd]
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Located only a short stroll away from the Gap of Dunloe where there is pony riding and buggy rides through the Gap. Nature walks, Irelands Highest mountain, Hill walking, Close to restaurants Pubs with Irish music, Hotel Dunloe Castle 1km. Idealy centered for Touring Ring/Kerry and Dingle peninsula. Bus tours arranged.


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A Storied Soul in a Brand New Bike. The 2015 Indian® Roadmaster™ reflects pure American Luxury. Building upon the iconic Roadmaster name used by Indian in the 1940s, the new Roadmaster reimagines Indian Motorcycle comfort, styling and performance out on the open road, for the long haul.
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- Horizon Power Windshield Adjust this new Horizon Power Windshield with push-button adjustability to customize airflow, provide weather protection, and reduce glare.
- Storage Over 37 Gallons of weatherproof storage in the convenient saddlebags, roomy trunk, lowers, and fairing including convenient front storage in the lowers that's easily accessible to the driver while riding.
- Heated Seats Heated rider and passenger seats with individual controls and high and low settings.
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- Thunder Stroke® 111 The Thunder Stroke® 111 engine delivers an incredible 119 ft-lbs of torque and features styling that pays tribute to legendary Indian Motorcycle® engines of the past.
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- Keyless Ignition Enjoy keyless starting that's secure and convenient. With the Indian Roadmaster® key fob in your pocket, climb on the bike, push a button and ride. If you misplace the fob, use the individual security code that you pre-programmed into the ignition.
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Sleeveless, scoop neck dress with ruffle details down front and back and gathering at the elasticized waist. Constructed of signature Japanese cupro with a straight bottom hem.
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You will have a flock of men instead of sheep following you around all night long when you wear our Sexy Little Bo Peep Women's Costume. This is certainly not the little girl in the nursery rhyme you were told as a kid. Included is the bra, skirt, panty, and hat. You will look almost innocent in the blue and white checkers and lace, but the bra top and short skirt will keep things hot. The top is decorated with tiny bows on the front and has cap sleeves attached to it. The white panties will keep you modest, even in this revealing outfit. Top off everything with the sweet floppy hat. Make sure you add the White Shepard's Crook that we carry to complete your Sexy Bo Peep Costume. You never know if you will have one of your flock stray off, but if you look this sexy you probably won't.
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YIELD: Makes 8 rolls, enough for 4
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
- 3 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or neutral oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 pound pork, chicken, shrimp, or a combination, minced
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup shredded Napa or other cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh or canned bamboo shoots, drained if canned
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 8 Lumpia Wrappers
- 8 green- or red-leaf lettuce leaves
- Sweet Garlic Soy Sauce
1. Put the oil in a large skillet and turn the heat to medium. A minute later, add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook, breaking up any lumps and stirring occasionally, until the meat loses its pinkness, about 3 minutes. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and wine and remove from the heat.
2. Lay a lumpia wrapper flat on a work surface and place a piece of the lettuce on top. Line 2 heaping tablespoons of stir-fry mixture on top of the lettuce. Fold in the sides and roll tightly, sealing the seam. If necessary, with a few drops of water spread with a brush or your fingertip. Serve with either or both of the sauces.
Reprinted with permission from The Best Recipes in the Worldby Mark Bittman, (C) 2005 Broadway Press.


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|Scholarships Available to ASU Math Camp
|Written by Teri Reddick
|Tuesday, 05 June 2012 13:38
Summer is finally here, which means it is time for Math Camp at Appalachian State University. And for those in need, there is scholarship help available, thanks to the generosity of local citizens, as well as the American Association of University Women and the Boone Kiwanis.
"We really appreciate the support of our local friends, businesses and organizations," said Dr. Anita Kitchens, camp director.
This is the 15th year Dr. Kitchens has directed the four-day Math Camp, sponsored by the ASU Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Math Science Education Department. For 2012, the camp dates are July 9-12, and camp runs each evening from 6-9 p.m. in Walker Hall on ASU's campus.
Faculty instructors have more than 75 years of combined experience teaching middle school pre-algebra through university calculus and statistics. The campers are on teams with ASU students as coaches, and they move as a team through different stations. "This is a high-energy camp, and they know how to keep the learning fun. No one is ever put on the spot," Kitchens said. "This camp is for all kinds of learners, from those that love math and catch on quickly to those that think they can't do math and struggle with their assignments."
According to Kitchens, "Many people ask, 'What is math good for?' The instructors and coaches love math, and their excitement is contagious. At the end of the week, every camper will know how to answer this question! Give us just twelve hours of your kids' summer, and we guarantee they will look forward to their next math class with more enthusiasm and a sense of confidence."
A camp fee of $120 includes all camp activities and materials. Snacks are donated by Domino's, Harris Teeter, Subway and Mellow Mushroom.
Interested in learning more? All registration is available at www.camps.appstate.edu. To inquire about scholarships, or ask additional questions, you may contact Dr. Anita Kitchens at (828) 264-0181.
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Zealot 16 Pack (with reservoir) (out-of-stock)
Out of Stock Product Number: 29314
All Mountain Cycling / Performance Cycling---A 40mm straight ErgoPull™ hipbelt with zippered pockets on the padded spacer mesh hipwings make the Zealot 16 the "go to" pack for long days descending, riding lifts, or big shuttles. The roll-out tool pouch keeps spare parts and tools well organized, easily accessible and low in the pack for a better center of gravity. * 3-Liter HydraForm™ Reservoir included * Pack weight does NOT include Reservoir
- Padded front compression pocket with room for body armor or other bulky items
- Large, stretch mesh side pockets are integrated with main compression panel
- LidLock™ helmet clip
- Backpanel zip offers wide access to main compartment
- Hydration sleeve against backpanel has elastic cord compression to keep water under pressure
- External zippered pocket is perfect for keys, wallet, etc.
- Blinker light attachment patch on front panel
- Reflective details improve night time visibility
- Large, padded grab handle
- 3L reservoir included
- Made with 210D nylon nailhead
- Removable, roll-out tool pouch
- Padded spacer mesh hipwings with zippered pockets and 40mm straight ErgoPullTM hipbelt
Gender: Unisex
Weight: 1 Lbs. 15 oz., 0.87 kg
Pack Capacity: 14 L
Season: S12
Vendor ProductId: 42016
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|Suspects Sought for Passing Counterfeit Bills
|Written by Steve Frank
|Monday, 17 September 2012 10:15
Watauga County Crimestoppers and Boone Police seek the public's assistance in the passing of counterfeit money at a local store. On August 16th, two females purchased a watch at the Belk department store in Boone Mall using three counterfeit one hundred dollar bills.
One of the females attempted to return the watch at a Belk store in Greensboro on August 25, but were unsuccessful. The female was seen leaving the store in a blue SUV, possibly a Nissan Pathfinder.
Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at 828-268-6959 or the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900. All information will be kept confidential.
Crimestoppers pays rewards for information, which leads to arrests; recovery of stolen property; seizure of drugs and the location of wanted persons.
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A look at some of the big sports stories making headlines today, Monday, Feb. 23.
Utah is in danger of falling from the top 10 in The Associated Press men's basketball poll.
Dillon Brook scored 11 straight points for Oregon in the second half of a 69-58 triumph over the ninth-rated Utes. Brooks finished with 19 points and the Ducks improved their NCAA tournament chances by improving to 20-8.
Delon Wright scored 20 points for Utah which fell to 21-5 and dropped a game behind Arizona in the Pac-12 race.
Meanwhile, second-ranked Virginia fared much better on the scoreboard as Anthony Gill contributed 13 points and Darion Atkins added 11 in a 51-41 triumph over Florida State. The Cavaliers managed to win after starting guards Malcolm Brogdon and London Perrantes suffered facial injuries from a collision with Virginia ahead just 31-28 with 15 minutes to play. Both headed to the locker room, and Brogdon went back into the game a few minutes later to help the Cavs improve to 25-1.
Elsewhere on Sunday's top-25 schedule
The Golden State Warriors stumbled in their first game without Stephen Curry this season.
Curry sat out with soreness in his right ankle while Rodney Stuckey torched the Warriors for 30 points in Detroit's 104-98 win. C.J. Miles finished with 13 points, including a 3-pointer that put the Pistons ahead 101-97 with 26.5 seconds left.
The Warriors lost for just the second time in nine games despite Klay Thompson's 39 points. Golden State still owns the NBA's best record at 43-10.
In other NBA action:
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant has had surgery to alleviate foot pain and is expected to return before the playoffs. A screw was replaced from his October operation for a broken bone in his right foot.
Durant has played in just 27 games this season because of the broken foot, sprained right ankle and sprained left big toe.
In other NBA injury news:
The Metropolitan Division race is a little tighter after the first-place New York Islanders went 2-2-1 on what was a five-game, seven-day stretch.
The Isles followed Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss in Washington with a 4-0 shutout loss to Vancouver. Eddie Lack turned back 27 shots in place of Ryan Miller, who left the game with an apparent leg injury in the second period. Henrik Sedin assisted on power-play goals by Zack Kassian and Radim Vrbata in the second period before Bo Horvat and Yannick Weber capped the Canucks' scoring.
The outcome leaves the Islanders just two points in front of the New York Rangers, three points ahead of Pittsburgh and four better than Washington.
The New York Rangers are 6-0-1 in their last seven games after Martin St. Louis scored twice in regulation and once in the shootout to lead a 4-3 triumph over Columbus. Rick Nash bailed out the Rangers with the deciding shootout goal after New York blew a 3-0 lead.
The Penguins are 5-1 winners against Florida behind two goals apiece from Patric Hornqvist and Evgeni Malkin. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 34 shots as the Pens won for the second straight day.
The Capitals' four game winning streak is over following Michael Del Zotto's tiebreaking goal with 4:13 left in the Flyers' 3-2 triumph over Washington in Philadelphia. Claude Giroux and Wayne Simmonds scored power-play goals, but the Flyers blew a 2-0 lead before improving to 8-1-4 in their last 13 games.
Also on ice:
An NHL jersey once worn by Hall of Fame defenseman Eddie Shore has sold for $119,500.
Shore was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947, the same year the Bruins retired his number. He was a four-time winner of the NHL's Most Valuable Player of the Year Award.
James Hahn has won the Northern Trust Open in a three-man playoff with Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey.
Hahn clinched it with a 25-foot birdie putt on the third extra hole for his first PGA Tour title and a trip to the Masters. He saved par on the 18th in regulation for a 2-under 69 and a 6-under total.
Fernando Alonso was taken to the hospital by helicopter after crashing his McLaren during Formula One preseason testing.
McLaren said in a statement that the two-time world champion "was conscious and spoke with the doctors" after having received first aid at the circuit's medical center. It was later learned that the Spaniard suffered a concussion when he went off the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit at turn three, and the right-hand side of his car hit the wall.
The 33-year-old Alonso rejoined McLaren this season after a disappointing fifth and final campaign with Ferrari.