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7 U.S. Code § 1736f - Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) for fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal year thereafter, $2,500,000,000 to carry out the emergency and nonemergency food assistance programs under subchapter III; and
(2) such sums as are necessary—
(b) Transfer of funds
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may direct that up to 15 percent of the funds available for any fiscal year for carrying out any subchapter of this chapter be used to carry out any other subchapter of this chapter.
(c) Budget
In presenting the Budget of the United States, the President shall classify expenditures under this chapter as expenditures for international affairs and finance rather than for agriculture and agricultural resources.
(d) Value of commodities
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in determining the reimbursement due the Commodity Credit Corporation for all expenses incurred under this chapter, commodities from the inventory of the Commodity Credit Corporation that were acquired under dairy price support operations shall be valued at a price not greater than the export market price for such commodities, as determined by the Secretary, as of the time such commodity is made available under this chapter.
(e) Minimum level of nonemergency food assistance
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), of the amounts made available to carry out emergency and nonemergency food assistance programs under subchapter III, not less than 20 nor more than 30 percent for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018 shall be expended for nonemergency food assistance programs under subchapter III.
Source(July 10, 1954, ch. 469, title IV, § 412, as added Pub. L. 94–161, title II, § 212,Dec. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 855; amended Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1512,Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3655; Pub. L. 104–127, title II, § 220,Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 958; Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title VII, § 768], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–45; Pub. L. 110–246, title III, §§ 3020, 3021,June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1829; Pub. L. 113–79, title III, § 3012,Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 777.)
2014—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–79amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) specified minimum amounts to be expended for nonemergency food assistance programs under subchapter III for fiscal years 2009 to 2012, provided an exception allowing the President to use less than the amount specified, and required notification to Congress if the President determined that there was an urgent need for additional emergency food assistance.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 3020, added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which authorized appropriations for programs under subchapters II, III, and III–A of this chapter.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–246, § 3021, added subsec. (e).
2000—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–387substituted "dairy price support operations" for "title I of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.)".
1996—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–127, § 220(1), added subsec. (b) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (b). Text read as follows: "Of the amounts made available in each fiscal year to carry out subchapters II and III–A of this chapter, not less than—
"(1) 40 percent shall be made available to carry out the credit sales program established under subchapter II of this chapter; and
"(2) 40 percent shall be made available to carry out the grant program established under subchapter III–A of this chapter."
Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 104–127, § 220, redesignatedsubsecs. (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), respectively, and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (c). Text read as follows: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the President determines it to be necessary for purposes of this chapter, the President may direct that not in excess of 15 percent of the funds available in any fiscal year for carrying out any subchapter of this chapter be used to carry out any other subchapter of this chapter."
1990—Pub. L. 101–624amended section generally, substituting present provisions for provisions authorizing President to seek agreement for international food reserve, with costs to be shared equitably among nations, and with safeguards against price disruptions.
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–246effective May 22, 2008, see section 4(b) ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–624effective Jan. 1, 1991, see section 1513 ofPub. L. 101–624, set out as a note under section 1691 of this title.
Delegation of Functions
Functions of President under subsec. (b) of this section delegated to Director of the Office of Management and Budget by section 4(e) of Ex. Ord. No. 12752, Feb. 25, 1991, 56 F.R. 8256, set out as a note under section 1691 of this title.
Availability of Funds
Pub. L. 109–97, title VII, § 722,Nov. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 2152, as amended by Pub. L. 110–246, title III, § 3001(c),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1821, provided that: "Hereafter, notwithstanding section 412 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1736f), any balances available to carry out title III of such Act [7 U.S.C. 1727 et seq.] as of the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 10, 2005], and any recoveries and reimbursements that become available to carry out title III of such Act, may be used to carry out title II of such Act [7 U.S.C. 1721 et seq.]."
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 108–447, div. A, title VII, § 724,Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 2841.
Pub. L. 108–199, div. A, title VII, § 724,Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 34.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. A, title VII, § 727,Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 42.
Pub. L. 107–76, title VII, § 730,Nov. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 736.
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High-dose Prednisone in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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This study will help to determine whether a high-dose weekly course of prednisone therapy is safer than and at least as effective as daily dose therapy for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Boys who are enrolled in this study should not have taken carnitine, other amino acids, creatine, glutamine, Coenzyme Q10 or any herbal medicines within the last three months. There will be a two-visit screening to take place in one week to ensure a reproducible manual muscle test. The subject will then be randomized and put into either the daily or weekly regimen. The duration of the study is twelve 28-day treatment cycles (approximately 12 months) with follow-up visits at month one, three and then every three months.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Drug: Prednisone
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Randomized Study of Daily vs. High-dose Weekly Prednisone Therapy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Quantitative muscle strength will be measured using the CINRG Quantitative Measurement System (CQMS) [ Time Frame: February 2008 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Primary strength endpoints will be quantitative myometry (QMT) scores of the upper and lower extremities, consisting of paired flexor/extensor groups. [ Time Frame: February 2008 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Secondary strength endpoints will include individual QMT scores of elbow and knee flexors and extensors and hand grip, manual muscle testing scores, which will be measured using the Medical Research Council's (MRC) muscle strength scoring method. [ Time Frame: February 2008 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Side-effect profiles will assessed by monitoring side-effects, including differences in growth (height and weight), calculated weight/height ratio, bone density, cataract formation, blood glucose, blood pressure and behavioral changes. [ Time Frame: February 2008 ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Study Start Date:
|January 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: High Dose Prednisone
Subjects who are randomized to the high-dose prednisone arm of the study will receive the following starting dose:
•Prednisone at 10.0 mg/kg/wk (divided into two doses given on Saturday and Sunday)
Drug: Prednisone
Prednisone and dummy preparations for this study will be obtained from Frank's Pharmacy in Ocala, FL and will be supplied as a tablet containing 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg or 50mg Prednisone. Inactive "dummy" pills of similar look/taste will be supplied to maintain blinding.
Active Comparator: Daily Prednisone
Subjects who are randomized to the daily prednisone arm of the study will receive the following starting dose:
•Prednisone at 0.75 mg/kg/d
Drug: Prednisone
Prednisone and dummy preparations for this study will be obtained from Frank's Pharmacy in Ocala, FL and will be supplied as a tablet containing 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg or 50mg Prednisone. Inactive "dummy" pills of similar look/taste will be supplied to maintain blinding.
Detailed Description:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common lethal inherited disorder worldwide. Despite the exponential increase in our understanding of the disorder since the discovery and characterization of the causative gene and its product dystrophin in 1987, current therapeutic management remains largely supportive. Awaiting a final genetic cure to be available in the future, further investments in developing better drug therapies for DMD remain important. The effect of a high dose prednisone regimen will be evaluated in comparison to a daily dose regimen in a multi-center, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled 4-arm study. Ambulant children aged 4-10 years with an established DMD diagnosis will be studied. Patients will undergo 2 screening evaluations within 1 week. Patients will be randomized into treatment groups on the second screening visit, followed by a 12-month treatment period. During the treatment period, patients will be evaluated at monthly intervals. The primary endpoints are percentage change in average muscle strength score and QMT performance for specific muscle groups. Secondary endpoints include timed function tests, functional grades for arms and legs, and pulmonary function tests.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|4 Years to 10 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 4 to 10 years of age
- Ambulant
- Confirmed DMD Diagnosis
- Steroid naive
- Evidence of muscle weakness by MRC score or clinical functional evaluation
- Ability to provide reproducible QMT bicep score
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of significant concomitant illness or significant impairment of renal or hepatic function, or other contraindication to steroid therapy
- Symptomatic DMD carrier
- Positive PPD
- Lack of prior exposure to chickenpox or immunization
- Use of carnitine, glutamine, Coenzyme Q10, other amino acids or any herbal medications within the last 3 months
- History of symptomatic cardiomyopathy
- Prior attainment of quota for the age group in which the patient belongs
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00110669
|United States, District of Columbia
|Children's National Medical Center
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010
|Study Chair:
|Diana Escolar, MD
|Children's Research Institute
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Study Chair, CINRG
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00110669 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|May 12, 2005
|Last Updated:
|October 26, 2011
|Health Authority:
|United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Cooperative International Neuromuscular Research Group:
Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Beckers
Beckers Muscular dystrophy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophies
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Diseases, X-Linked
Muscular Diseases
Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Therapeutic Uses
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The Entire Pre-Season Has Officially Been Cancelled
Chris Botta had this on Twitter last week and as long as the lockout kept up, it was expected that the Barclays game and the rest of the pre-season would be cancelled. Today it is official, and the discussion of how the Islanders will handle Brooklyn in the wake of the cancellation can continue.
First things first, if you bought tickets to any Islanders pre-season game, please follow this advice from the team on how to get your money back:
For refund information about the canceled #Isles – #NJDevils game at @barclayscenter, please contact your point of purchase.
— NYIslanders (@NYIslanders) September 27, 2012
For refund information for the canceled #Isles game at Nassau Coliseum, email customerservice(@)newyorkislanders.com or call 1-800-882-ISLES
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As part of a national strategy to evaluate greater sage-grouse conservation measures, the Bureau of Land Management Utah and the U.S. Forest Service are inviting the public to participate in public scoping meetings to help identify issues to be addressed in an environmental impact statement.? Public scoping began on Dec. 9, when the Notice of Intent was published in the Federal Register.
One of the scoping meetings, in an open-house format, will be held Jan. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Carbon County Even Center at the Fairgrounds.
A complete list of scoping meeting times and locations can also be found on the BLM's greater sage-grouse website at http://www.blm.gov/sagegrouse.
These scoping meetings are being held in conjunction with the 60-day public comment period to the Notice of Intent for the two agencies to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into land use plans and land management plans.
The 60-day public comment period provides the public an opportunity to comment on issues that should be addressed in the EIS. The public scoping meetings provide the public an additional opportunity to talk to staff and resource specialists and to submit written comments on the proposal in person.
Based on ongoing threats to the greater sage-grouse and its habitat throughout the West, as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2015 deadline for making a decision whether to list the species under the Endangered Species Act, the BLM and the USFS plan to incorporate consistent objectives and conservation measures into all relevant plans by September 2014.
The two agencies have identified the following preliminary issues to address in their environmental analysis, including but not limited to: Greater Sage-grouse habitat management, wildfire, invasive species, rights-of-way, renewable energy development, grazing, off highway vehicle management and recreation.
To ensure that comments and information are fully considered, comments must be received by close of business on Feb. 7, 2012. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
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4. Mail: Western Region Project Manager, BLM Nevada State Office, 1340 Financial Blvd., Reno, NV 89502
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What travelers to The Blue Mountains are saying
Breathtaking Blue Mountains
Gaze though the blue-hazed peaks of the dramatic cliffs and canyons that spread across the horizon in the dense beauty that is the Blue Mountains. Close enough to Sydney for a day trip (a mere 100km to the west), but far enough into the wilderness that you will never want to leave.
Explore a town that is bursting with history on the Katoomba Heritage and Art Walk, discover the home of 'The Magic Pudding' (and pick up a watercolour) at the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum, or be blown away as the secrets of the Blue Mountains are revealed on the big screen (and when we say 'big' screen, we mean six-storeys-high big!) at The Edge Cinema in Katoomba. There's also charming Leura, with its antique shops and teahouses, and a range of nature walks for people of all fitness levels.
Blue Mountains Top 10
|10. Wentworth Falls A must see while in the Blue Mountains, these falls are surrounded by the most sublime natural scenery you could ask for.
|5. National Pass Walking Trail For one of Australia's best and most beautiful bushwalking trails, pull on your hiking boots and get amongst it!
|9. Zig Zag Railway Step back in time and all aboard this fantastic steam locomotive ride, weaving its way through Lithgow Valley.
|4. Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens With a unique approach to horticulture, the plants here have been grouped according to their geographical origins.
|8. Kings Tableland An ancient Aboriginal site, it was first occupied 22,000 years ago.
|3. Jenolan Caves Spend the day plumbing the depths with stalactites and stalagmites in this phenomenal underground system.
|7. Blue Mountains Sparadise Feel the traditional herbs and pure spring water steam away your worries in this exquisite Japanese bathhouse and garden.
|2. The Three Sisters Dreamtime legend has it that three sisters were turned to stone for their protection during battle – when the sun hits the 900m peaks just right, you can almost feel them come alive…
|6. Bygone Beautys Browse this quaint collection of over 3,000 teapots in Leura. Some are 300 years old!
|1. Scenic World Take Australia's steepest cable car down to the steepest incline railway in the world and delve into the lush and ancient rainforest.
Blue Mountains History
- The Explorer's Tree - Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson's historic marked tree just west of Katoomba.
- Aboriginal Rock Paintings at Hawkesbury Lookout - Ancient artefacts and a fascinating window to the past.
- Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum - Stroll through the artist's garden in Faulconbridge.
- Carrington Hotel, Katoomba - Treat yourself to some luxury at this sumptuous and historic hotel.
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre - A great place to get information on the local area.
Blue Mountains Art & Culture
- Lurline Street, Katoomba - Take a long walk down this scenic Blue Mountains street where fine art galleries, cafes and studios vie for your attention.
- Katoomba Fine Art Gallery - Showcasing the latest works by acclaimed local and contemporary artists.
- Braemar Gallery - Check out the latest exhibition at this celebrated gallery.
- Hat Hill Gallery, Blackheath - Packed to the rafters with fine art, books and records.
- Selwood's Science and Puzzles Museum - Spend an afternoon amusing the kids at this interactive museum in Hazelbrook.
Blue Mountains Shopping
- Leura Mall - The height of fashion in art, culture and food, the famed mall is a great place to shop for quality items.
- Katoomba Street - See how the other half lives in this bohemian paradise. A must for lovers of alternative culture.
- Blackheath Village - Take a stroll through this laid-back upper Blue Mountains village and enjoy the great specialty shops
- Mount Victoria - Check out the view from the top of the mountains and find some great local products.
- Outback Opals, Gems & Koala Sisters - The place to go for local gemstones, specialising in opals.
Gay & Lesbian Blue Mountains
- Winter Magic Festival - June is the time of year to catch this colourful street parade.
- bentART - Gay and lesbian art hosted by the Wentworth Falls School of Art.
- Community Markets - With weekly and monthly markets, there is always something exciting to see and do.
- Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras - Just two hours from the Blue Mountains, the celebrations take place in January.
- Blue Mountains Gay Health Retreat and Clinic - Stop in for a relaxing recharge in Blackheath, the heart of the mountains.
Blue Mountains Outdoor
- Hiking and Bushwalking The Three Sisters - These world-famous rock formations are heritage listed.
- Katoomba Skyway - See the Megalong Valley and Katoomba Falls from 200 metres up.
- Jenolan Caves - Spend a weekend spelunking in these ethereally beautiful caves.
- Zig-Zag Railway - Experience this exciting train ride near Lithgow on the western side of the Blue Mountains.
- Megalong Valley - Try one of hundreds of bushwalks in this enormous and rugged valley
Blue Mountains Sport
- Kayaking and canyoning opportunities abound; check local guides for tours.
- Swing a club at one of the numerous mountains golf courses.
- Get your adrenalin pumping with Blue Mountains rock climbing and abseiling adventures.
- Get active at Penrith Panthers with cable skiing, wake boarding and a host of other activities.
- Head to the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre for swimming and court activities.
Blue Mountains Events
For a three-day acoustic bonanza, toe-tap your way along to the Blue Mountains Folk Music Festival each year in March.
Experience food with altitude at the Blue Mountains Fine Food and Wine Festival in April.
Feast on some gorgeous local produce at the annual Blue Mountains Fine Food Festival in May.
Bust out your best fancy dress for the vibrant Winter Magic Festival each June in Katoomba.
For the most famous of the spring garden displays in the Blue Mountains, bask in the fresh aroma at the Leura Gardens Festival in October.
For gardens, art and model trains, kick back with the Blackheath Rhododendron Festival each November.
When To Go
- The Blue Mountains has a similar (but colder) annual climate to Sydney.
- Winter can get a bit frosty, and you can expect around five days of snowfall in the Upper Mountains.
- Summer averages in the mid to high 20s for the lower towns of the Blue Mountains, and is perfect for soaking up some sunshine while exploring nature.
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Getting Around
- There is a train line directly into the heart of the mountains leaving from Central Station in Sydney.
- Once you get into the Blue Mountains, most major drop-off points have an abundance of taxis to get you to your accommodation or the sights.
- However, the best way to get around the various towns and sights is to drive.
General Information
Just west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains of New South Wales contain spectacular beauty. The approximately 75,000 people who call the region of Blue Mountains home are truly a fortunate lot. They reside in one of the most pristine regions of Australia, with precipitous valleys, sandstone plateaux, steep cliffs and scores of lakes and rivers on the doorstep. Indeed, the topography is so singular that in 2000, the Greater Blue Mountains Area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Home to incredible biodiversity, the Blue Mountains represent what makes Australia so special. With unusual fauna, exotic flora and ephemeral microclimates, the Blue Mountains area is well worth the short trek from Sydney. Aside from the region of Blue Mountains, the area also contains the Three Sisters rock formation of Blue Mountains National Park, impressive Jenolan Caves, Gardens of Stone National Park and Thirlmere Lakes. For great views of the region's famous blue haze, head to Jamison Valley.
Attractions & Activities
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Featherdale Wildlife Park
- Misty Ridge Cuddly Animal Farm
- Blue Mountains Sparadise
- Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
- Blue Mountains Mystery Tours
- Scenic World
- Jenolan Caves
- Oberon Summer Festival
- Blue Mountains Fine Food Festival
Restaurant & Nightlife
- Ashcrofts Restaurant
- Café Bon Ton
- Silk's Brasserie
- Trails Bistro
- Darley's
- The Blaxland Tavern
- The Apple Bar
- The Imperial Hotel
- Winmalee Tavern
- Oriental Hotel
The Blue Mountains have a temperate climate, with cooler conditions than Sydney, on average.
- Summer (November to February) 11-23°C
- Fall (March to May) 6-21°C
- Winter (June to August) 3-11°C
- Spring (September to October) 5-17°C
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7 Crimson Villa
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With the record setting heat we are experiencing here in the south, it's nice to be able to enjoy a cool treat. However, that can be a catch 22. Because only the really, really good ice cream treats contain 4,259 calories and we are still in bathing suit season, right? Well, that was my belief before I tried the new Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Sandwiches.
As soon as I got the Breyers Smooth & Dreamy free product coupon, I headed directly to the store to grab a box of these delicious sounding treats. Since we live in a rural area, I was afraid that I would have very few options to choose from, if any at all. But when I finally reached to frozen foods section, I was pleasantly surprised to see a variety of products to choose from.
After standing with the freezer door open for a minute or two, I finally decided to go with the Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Chocolate Caramel Brownie Sandwiches. The description just sounded too wonderful to pass up.
Okay, so the Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Sandwiches are low fat and a decent size, but how do they taste? Um, mouthwateringly delicious! I was honestly impressed at just how great they tasted because they are low fat, but you seriously cannot tell. And just to let you know how good they really are, I was going to take a picture to show you the actual size, but when I opened the freezer to pull one out, all I got was the empty box. That's right they were devoured in a matter of two days!
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 11, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently announced that it has commenced sales of the new FPA-6300ES6a Deep Ultra-Violet (DUV) scanner, a lithography tool employing a KrF excimer laser*1 light source for the high-volume production of memory, logic and image-processing devices.
Amid an increasing demand for computers, smartphones and other advanced electronic devices, demand for the semiconductors used in the production of these products has continually increased, creating the need for tools capable of delivering high productivity, precision, reliability and capacity utilization. In response to these industry needs, Canon launched the new FPA-6300ES6a, designed for the mass production of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), flash and other memory devices; logic devices such as microprocessors for personal computers; color filters and other imaging sensors and image-processing devices.
Based on technologies cultivated through the field-proven FPA-6000 series, Canon's new FPA-6300ES6a DUV scanner achieves high throughput and high-overlay accuracy to effectively respond to the advanced needs of chip manufacturers seeking reduced cost of ownership.
The new Canon DUV scanner incorporates a newly designed Reticle Stage and Wafer Stage that achieve accelerated exposure processes, significantly reducing necessary exposure times. By optimizing the wafer alignment sequence and reducing the time of wafer handling and other processes, the FPA-6300ES6a model realizes a high throughput rate of more than 200 wafers per hour,*2 an approximately 60 percent improvement over its predecessor.*3
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*1 A laser with an exposure wavelength of 248nm that employs a mixture of the noble gas krypton and the halogen gas fluorine. One nanometer is 1/1,000,000,000 (one one-billionth) of a meter
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Robin Gurney found this family of Canadian geese walking down Kiwanee Road May 8. Fearing motorists might not see them; she accompanied them on their neighborhood stroll. Finally after an hour, Gurney was able to leave her watch when the family ducked into nearby woods. Guess they weren't looking to buy. (Photo courtesy Robin Gurney)
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In the Autumn of 1960, a fluke atmospheric weather condition allows teen Parry Tender to receive a radio broadcast from New York City. All the way in Goose Lake, Saskatchewan, Parry believes the contest that the D.J. spoke of may be his ticket out of his home town, for good, away from the place he feels he never belonged. When Debbie Baxter, a young girl from California, arrives in Goose Lake because of her father's military position, Parry discovers love, loss, and the magic of rock 'n' roll.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thursday night it started to rain. Driving home from Lee to North Adams, stopping somewhere for a quick, inexpensive dinner seemed like a pretty good idea. On the advice of a friend in Lenox, we decided to try Lucia's Latin Kitchen.
Convention has it, you should not make up your mind about a restaurant until you've eaten there at least twice. However, as it turns out, my partner-in-life and I had already tried Lucia's delicious "home-cooking" at last year's Northern Berkshire Food Festival. Thursday night was actually our second time trying Lucia's cuisine.
Open for just 18 months, Lucia's Latin Kitchen specializes in Ecuadorian food but Lucia also makes plain "Latin home cooking." If you're in the mood for handmade tortillas, this would be a great place to go.
It was very hard to decide what to order on Lucia's menu. There's a lot offered, from paella-like rice dishes to roasted pork or lamb, to breaded shrimp, but we both chose beef dishes and were not disappointed.
Lucia's cooking is homey in the best way. Perfectly cooked rice accompanied my wonderfully seasoned, grilled sirloin. The rice was topped with four pieces of fried plantain, a staple in the countries where it grows. Plantain tastes pleasantly like a mild, less-sweet banana but holds its shape well when cooked and is generally considered a starch. The beans beside the rice were delicious as well, tiny pieces of roast pork floated in the savory sauce surrounding perfectly cooked navy beans — all of it obviously cooked from scratch. The beans and rice alone would have made a great weekday meal, especially accompanied by Lucia's citrus, greens and onions salad, a piece of bread and some plantains.
My partner's dish included french fries and rice, and also came with two fried eggs on the side. His steak was also cut thin, seasoned and grilled but unlike mine, it was topped with stewed onions and tomatoes. I'm not sure he would have ordered it under any other circumstances but as we came into the tiny room, a table full of joggers were tucking into this dinner and it looked too good to miss.
As we began our meal, our server brought a little dish of hot sauce to the table. It looked innocent enough, a little watery with visible herbs and onions floating in the dish, but if you go, (and you should) a little of this sauce goes a very long way. I had a little dab of it on my rice, it was tasty but a bit over my hot tolerance. I was glad I hadn't slavered my steak in the stuff.
Prices were extremely reasonable. Our meal for two came in at just under $30. You'd be very hard pressed to spend more than $50.
We accompanied our meal with Mexican soda, his in tamerind flavor and mine in apple. Happily full, we set off on our way north without dessert but I am saving up my appetite for next time, which will be sooner than later given the quality of the food.
Lucia's is tiny, the kitchen is wide open to the rest of the room and the whole place seats maybe 15 on a very busy night. As people discover this place (where you can get a whole roasted chicken with all the trimmings for under $20.) it is guaranteed to become more and more crowded. So get there before the summer people arrive and don't blab it all over the place, OK? I'm kind of attached to the corner table by the window.
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Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region. Azerbaijan has an ancient and historic cultural heritage with modern day sky scrapers and designer shopping areas mixed in. While the city has growing infrastructure that highlights the recent oil wealth, you will also find plenty of history that can be seen at monuments such as the Shirvanshah Palace. Flying direct from London to Baku you'll soon be in a capital city that blends old with new perfectly.
Spend holidays in India gazing up at the UNESCO-listed Red Fort in Delhi. Or take hiking holidays in the Himalayas. Immerse yourself in India's vast cultural mix on your holiday, from colonial glory in Mumbai to Hindu temples in Varanasi. Visit Chennai's vast expanse of Marina Beach, studded with statues. Or travel to Bangalore, India's futuristic city, with fashionable bars and shopping malls all around.
Kazakhstan is Central Asia's resource-rich success story, transformed from an ailing post-Soviet state to a booming carbon-based economy. As the world's ninth largest country (roughly the same size as western Europe), Flying in to Almaty you'll find that Kazakhstan is predominately steppe grassland with mountains to the southeast and east and the Caspian Sea to the west.


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19 U.S. Code § 2322 - Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Department of Labor an office to be known as the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (in this section referred to as the "Office").
(b) Head of Office
The head of the Office shall be an administrator, who shall report directly to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training.
(c) Principal functions
The principal functions of the administrator of the Office shall be—
(1) to oversee and implement the administration of trade adjustment assistance program under this part; and
(2) to carry out functions delegated to the Secretary of Labor under this part, including—
(A) making determinations under section 2273 of this title;
(B) providing information under section 2275 of this title about trade adjustment assistance to workers and assisting such workers to prepare petitions or applications for program benefits;
(C) providing assistance to employers of groups of workers that have filed petitions under section 2271 of this title in submitting information required by the Secretary relating to the petitions;
(D) ensuring workers covered by a certification of eligibility under subpart A receive the employment and case management services described in section 2295 of this title;
(E) ensuring that States fully comply with agreements entered into under section 2311 of this title;
(G) establishing and overseeing a hotline that workers, employers, and other entities may call to obtain information regarding eligibility criteria, procedural requirements, and benefits available under this part; and
(d) Administration
(1) Designation
The administrator shall designate an employee of the Department of Labor with appropriate experience and expertise to carry out the duties described in paragraph (2).
(2) Duties
The employee designated under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) receive complaints and requests for assistance related to the trade adjustment assistance program under this part;
(B) resolve such complaints and requests for assistance, in coordination with other employees of the Office;
Source(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 249A, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1851(a),Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 389, and Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(b), (c),Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403.)
Termination of Section
For termination of section beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, with certain exceptions and subject to section 233(b) ofPub. L. 112–40, see Codification and Effective and Termination Dates notes below.
Section 1893 ofPub. L. 111–5, which provided for Feb. 13, 2011, termination of section, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a),Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, and this section, as added by Pub. L. 111–5and as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011, was temporarily revived, effective Oct. 21, 2011, until Jan. 1, 2014, by Pub. L. 112–40, §§ 201(b), (c), 233. See Effective and Termination Dates notes below.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 2322,Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 249A, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title V, § 503(c),Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2151, prohibited assistance relating to a separation pursuant to certifications under subparts A and D of this part, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 123(b)(2), (c),Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944, applicable with respect to petitions filed under this part on or after the date that was 90 days after Aug. 6, 2002, except with respect to certain workers.
Another prior section 2322,Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 250,Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2029, provided for judicial review for workers or groups aggrieved by a final determination by the Secretary under section 2273 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–417, title VI, § 612, title VII, § 701(a),Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1746, 1747, effective Nov. 1, 1980, and applicable with respect to civil actions pending on or commenced on or after such date. See section 2395 of this title.
Effective and Termination Dates
For temporary revival and applicability of section, as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011, see sections 201(b), (c) and 233 ofPub. L. 112–40, set out as Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival notes preceding section 2271 of this title. For termination beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, with certain exceptions and subject to section 233(b) ofPub. L. 112–40, see section 233 ofPub. L. 112–40, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival note preceding section 2271 of this title.
Except as otherwise provided and subject to certain applicability provisions, section effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on Feb. 17, 2009, see section 1891 ofPub. L. 111–5, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2009 Amendment note under section 2271 of this title.
Section 1893 ofPub. L. 111–5, which provided that, except as otherwise provided, section not applicable on or after Feb. 13, 2011, and that this section be applied and administered beginning Feb. 13, 2011, as if this section had never been enacted, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a),Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403. See Codification note above.
No trade adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, or other payments or benefits may be provided under this section after Dec. 31, 2013, except as otherwise provided, see section 285 ofPub. L. 93–618, set out as a Termination Date note preceding section 2271 of this title.
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Frank Ori works to unload some athletic gear.
Most kids around Carbon County know him. Many who listen to sports broadcasts on the radio hear him. You seldom see him without a grin spreading across his face. But for Frank Ori, life behind the scenes is a much better place than being in the spotlight. Ori has spent much of his life involved in the comings and goings around Carbon County.
He sums it up with the statement, "Born here, bred here and love the community."
He has only had one brief excursion away from the community he loves. That took place from 1996 to 1998, when he attended Mesa College in Grand Junction, Colorado to complete his bachelor's degree. Ori majored in mass communications, public relations and broadcast journalism.
He returned to Price with the intent of just spending the summer before moving on. He had worked as a league director of the youth football program for Carbon County Recreation before he left for school. And now he returned for a summer job. Then assistant director, Eric Madsen, ask him to help with CEU baseball and college radio broadcasts. He agreed to stay for the year. That single year has turned into ten. Now it is Ori who is the Assistant Director of Carbon County Recreation Services under Executive Director Steve Christensen.
Ori has his hands full coordinating the youth sports programs in the area. It is through those programs that he has acquired a fan club of some of the community's youngest members. Ori is very hands-on in directing the programs.
He is often seen on the fields and courts, helping to get things rolling. In October 2006, Frank was honored by the Price City Council, who awarded him the Visionary Service Leader Award for his dedication to excellence and his ongoing efforts to help make Price City and Carbon County a better place to live.
As busy as he is with the recreation aspect of his life, he also makes time to be the voice of many Carbon County high school and college sports. During football and basketball seasons, he can be heard on KUSA announcing play-by-play action of the games. He also heads over to CEU and narrates the action on the hardwood for KARB.
In his spare time, he tries to fit in a space for the CEU baseball team as an assistant coach.
Ori always finds time for family. He describes his family as very close. His mom and dad are Janet and Frank Ori. They still live in Price and share a birthday with each other. Brother Nick and sister, Tami, still also live in Price. Ori loves to find time for his nieces Tanner and Harmony. Sister Shani is the lone sibling to venture out of the community. She lives in Salt Lake City and has one son named Kiean. Ori looks forward to get-togethers when he can spend time with nephew Kiean, too.
What few people knew about Ori until now is that if he could have any other job than the ones he has now; it would to do voiceover for a superhero comic cartoon character. Growing up, he loved pouring over the comic books of Superman, Spiderman and Batman. He continues to love comic books and sci-fi movies, books and TV shows. He is a Star Trek and Star Wars fan, a self-proclaimed "nerd."
In spite of everything, Ori is not one to hog the spotlight. He is actually very shy and says that new situations make him nervous. Speaking to a crowd evokes anxiety and fear.
But once he is safely behind the mike, on the radio, the inhibitions melt away and he is in his element. He can easily keep things positive when even the worst game situation is going on down on the field below him. His knowledge of the sport he is announcing keeps the listener informed even during breaks in the action.
Being with the media and with the recreation department has had some perks. Each year, he has been able to spend time with several Utah Jazz players as part of the Junior Jazz program. He also played in a basketball tournament in Scipio, Utah against ex- NBA star, Danny Ainge. Ori reminisces that Ainge single-handedly scored 55 points against them.
But the greatest privilege for Ori has been the chance to meet his childhood idol, Chick Herm.
Herm was the broadcast voice for the LA Lakers until 1991, when he left due to illness. He passed away shortly afterwards. Ori had grown up listening to Herm as a youth and tried to model some of Herm's style in his own broadcasts. Ori was able to meet him several times before he died.
Ori also thinks it's lucky that two of the young men he helped coach at CEU are now in the major leagues playing ball. Willie Eyre is with the Texas Rangers and Cam Mikilio landed with the Orioles.
"It's cool to see them on Sports Center," he remarked.
Of all the sports he works with, baseball remains his passion. During the month of October, he will find a way to see as much of the baseball playoffs and World Series games as he can possibly find time for. When he is not in the booth himself, he will be tuned into TV or radio to catch the latest action as it happens.
Ori has a straight-up philosophy of life. His favorite two shows are Friends and South Park. He has decided that almost anything that happens in life can relate to an episode of either of those two shows. He has all ten seasons of Friends on DVD.
Even as he had fun chatting about his ideals, he wanted people to know that he doesn't like being in the spotlight to make his mark. He doesn't do the work he does for money or fame. He does it to be involved and because he loves kids. He feels it is a person's actions that speak volumes about who he is.
He concluded with the statement that after he has spent his time and has died, he hopes that there will be kids and grown-ups who remember him and say, "He helped me. He changed my life."
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The Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club will host its pancake breakfast Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. at Northwest Technical Center, Park Street. Tickets are $6 at the door. Breakfast is free for children 5 and under.
The event helps raise money for Kiwanis Little League baseball and soccer, which annually serves over 800 young people in Ogdensburg and surrounding communities, including Lisbon, Heuvelton, Morristown and Hammond.
The Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club sponsors the Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club, Builders Club and St. Lawrence NYSARCs Aktion Club.
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A 15-year-old student who allegedly brought a rifle to class at Indian River Central High School on Jan. 15 has been charged by Jefferson County sheriff's deputies with second-degree attempted murder.
The youth's name was not disclosed by deputies. District Attorney Cindy F. Intschert said he is presently being prosecuted as an adult under special provisions afforded youthful offenders. She was unable to comment further.
Science teacher Robert M. Kuba has been credited with averting tragedy by disarming the youth who allegedly displayed the gun in an afternoon earth science class. The rifle was brought into the classroom in its case underneath a blanket. According to Mr. Kuba's account of the incident, the youth told him he wanted to show the class an experiment on conduction, a subject the class had covered the week before.
The student brought the covered case to the front of the room to an instructional table and leaned down to get the rifle. When Mr. Kuba recognized it was a gun, he grabbed the rifle's barrel, pointed it away from students and, with his other hand, pushed the youth away from the weapon. He then led the student to the back of the classroom, put him in the chemical storage room and called the main office.
A sheriff's detective said shortly after the incident that the youth told him he had been planning to bring the gun to the school for months and had a "very detailed plan," but could provide no further details. No one was injured.
The student was arraigned in County Court and was ordered held without bail pending grand jury action. Mrs. Intschert was not able to say where he is being held, but said that he is being held at a facility that will enable him to receive an appropriate medical and psychological diagnosis and treatment.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information was immediately available.
Mr. Kuba was presented the state Senate Liberty Award on Jan. 31 for his heroic actions. Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, presented the award, which is considered one of the highest civilian honors a New York resident can receive. According to the state Senate website, the honor is awarded to people who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic or humanitarian acts and achievements on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers.
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Turkey Testicle Festival
It's a great night as you don't have to bring a dish to pass or talk to relatives. If you have never tried a turkey testicle, this is your chance! No need to worry about the weather the festival is held under one huge heated tent, with plenty of portable potties available. The bar is open but the number of people allowed inside at any one time is limited, as it can become pretty packed. There will also be hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale to remember the night. "So grab a friend that's never been, enjoy a cold brew, great music, and hot nuts!" This is a 21 and older event only so bring your ID. Hope to see you there.
Fall Remodeling & Home Expo - Forest Hills Lodge
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Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2007. Jackson's career began in the mid-60s in Los Angeles and Orange County folk clubs. Except for a brief period in NYC in the late 1960s, he has always lived in Southern California. His debut album came out on David Geffen's Asylum Records in 1972. Since then, he has released fourteen studio albums and four collections of live performances. His new studio album, Standing In The Breach, is a collection of ten songs, at turns deeply personal and political, exploring love, hope, and defiance in the face of the advancing uncertainties of modern life.
3rd Annual Stroll on State - Downtown Rockford
"Merry and Bright: A Downtown Holiday" returns with Stroll on State, a spectacular holiday event to attend with your family and friends to get you in the holiday spirit. There are plenty of activities to do, decorations to see, and delicious food to eat at this third annual event to celebrate the holiday season downtown.
Nicholas Conservatory - Lorikeet Exhibit
For the second year, lorikeets are landing in Rockford! These bright, colorful birds will swoop in for a stay at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Inside the Conservatory, guests will find a special lorikeet house which provides guests with an intimate look into the fascinating world of the lorikeet. Visitors will be "face to beak" with the small- to medium-sized parrots known for their playful personalities, vibrant coloration, and their ability to mimic words and sounds. Lorikeets are a group of birds classified under "true parrots," and are found throughout the Australian region. Lorikeets, or lorys, have a unique brush-tipped tongue for feeding on fruits, vegetables, and flowers and are constantly looking for nectar and fruits due to their rapid metabolism. Guests will be able to purchase a nectar cup for $1 at the front desk and gift shop inside the Conservatory.
Coronado PAC - Russian Grand Ballet Presents Swan Lake
This full-length classic production of the world's most famous ballet, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, features Russia's brightest ballet stars. Swan Lake (from 1895), together with The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, forms part of the big three of Russian nineteenth century ballets. Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, together with choreographer Marius Petipa, raised both ballet music and dance as an art form to new heights with this piece. There's a good reason why Swan Lake is so often called the 'ballet of all ballets.' The combination of pure romanticism, the story about love and deception and Tchaikovsky's famous ballet music all continue to reach new generations of audiences. Full-length ballet in three acts with two intermissions. Tickets are available online at CoronadoPAC.org, or by phone at (815)-968-5222, or in person at the Coronado Performing Arts Center Box Office.
Broadway at the Coronado - The Illusionists
This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The show has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 815-968-0595 or Visit the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office located at 300 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101.
Locktoberfest Weekends at Lockwood Park
Locktoberfest is a family fun festival, with a different theme each week! Our festival features free and low fee paid activities. Each weekend we will offer carnival rides, games, children's farm, pony rides, wagon rides, pick your own pumpkin, seasonal food, face painting, and more! Parking is free. Saturdays and Sundays in October, plus Monday, October 12.
YMCA Fall Festival at Camp Winnebago
The YMCA of Rock River Valley is teaming up with Twisted Crypt Productions to transform Camp Winnebago YMCA into the region's newest family-fun destination this fall. Family Fall Festival promises to be your family's new fall tradition complete with trick-or-treating in the Halloween Village, a two-mile corn maze, pumpkin patch, craft bazaar, live music, food and more (Saturdays and Sundays in October). Camp Winnebago YMCA, located one mile north of Rockford, rests in the wilderness just minutes from downtown. The property encompasses 150 acres and prides itself on being a year-round facility. This fall it will be decked out in a kid-friendly Halloween theme.
RIP Productions - Extreme Halloween Events
Experience Rockford's Extreme Halloween Event with three attractions at one location! Wyldside Paintball joins R.I.P. Productions to forge one of the largest and most terrifying Halloween experiences in the region! The scale and variety of this event offers something to thrill even the boldest of Halloween fanatics. The Trail of Screams has been terrifying visitors to death with unique attractions, electrifying 3D artwork, horrifying monsters, chainsaws, darkness and celebrity appearances. The Screamatorium is not only one of the scariest haunted houses, but was ranked the #1 Haunted Attraction in the Northern Illinois area by visitors! Darkness, horror, blood, chainsaws, and total insanity are only the beginning! New for 2015, Zombie Outbreak is a fight for your life through a Zombie Apocalypse! Northern Illinois' most authentic live action paintball will make you feel as if you are stuck in the middle of a video game. Except this time it's for real. Armed only with a paintball gun and all the guts you can muster, Zombie Outbreak will push you to the edge! The Midway of Terror features a full concession stand with everything from sweet treats, nachos, popcorn, hot and cold beverages and all your favorite foods to satisfy your hunger for fear! Browse the "Little Shop of Horrors" for souvenir t-shirts, glow in the dark items and other fun things that make your skin crawl.
All Aglow Holiday Display - Nicholas Conservatory
Celebrate the holidays at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Come see sparkling holiday lights and beautiful floral displays inside the warm tropical conservatory. Outdoor grounds are also decorated for the season. On Saturdays and Sundays, Trolley Car 36 transforms into the All Aglow Express! Your ride will take you north along the Rock River to the magical North Pole, where you will be greeted by Santa's elves, make gooey s'mores, and drink some warm hot coca. While at the North Pole, you will hear the story of "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg, and receive "the first gift of Christmas" from Santa himself. Dress warmly, the Trolley is an open-air ride.
Coronado Performing Arts Center - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including "Go Go Go Joseph," "Any Dream Will Do" and "Close Every Door."
Coronado Performing Arts Center - Menopause The Musical
Come join our sisterhood! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s and '80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®
BMO Harris Bank Center - Disney on Ice Presents Treasure Trove
Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove sets the gold standard with a magical medley of Disney tales in one jam-packed ice show that commemorates the legacy of Disney animated films. Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses -Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one who started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook and his pirate pals on an adventure beyond NeverLand! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 'Circle of Life.' Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don't be late to a very important date with Alice and the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts' Army of Cards. Set a playdate with Woody and Buzz Lightyear because the toys are back in town. Relive magical moments in this ultimate Disney animation celebration coming to Rockford!
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For some it may seem overkill for a county that has no building more than three stories high. But for Paul Bedont, the Chief of the Price Fire Department, it is a needed addition to his department's ability to provide fire protection and provide public safety to the entire county.
"This unit provides us the ability to do a lot of things we could never do before," he said as he stood by the new aerial fire truck in the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum parking lot on Tuesday afternoon. "I have seen situations we have been in where this truck would have made a big difference."
The new 43-foot-long, 42 ton Rosenbauer manufactured fire unit will replace the current aerial truck that is more than two decades old and is now parked at the city's maintenance domes.
"This truck is so far advanced beyond that unit's technology," said Bedont. "Besides that truck is now considered obsolete, in fact unsafe."
So unsafe that in conjunction with getting a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration for $760,000 to purchase the new truck, he had to sign a contract to agree not to sell or donate it to any organization that might use if for public safety.
So the new truck, dubbed 4402, will come into service as soon as the new building to house it across the street from the present fire house is completed. The Price Fire Station could not hold the truck because it is not big enough.
For everyone who has ever heard the term "user friendly," this truck fits right in. Gone are complicated controls, requiring huge amounts of training to operate. This truck is intuitive, in fact it is so intelligent that the huge 109 foot ladder cannot be dropped onto the truck no matter what the operator does.
"Most aerial unit damage occurs when a fire fighter hits the truck with the ladder," said Bedont as he operated the ladder with a remote control from the ground. "They hit the truck with the ladder and cause huge amounts of damage. Watch, it won't let me bring it down wrong."
He pulled the ladder off to the side and tried to lower it onto the truck but the computer overruled him and stopped the action. Bedont called this feature, and many others on the truck, "smart truck design."
This is one powerful machine. It has a Cummings ICX engine which generates 500 horsepower and it is hooked to an Allison 4000 transmission. The engine generates 1,900 foot pounds of torque. For those that may not understand all that, this engine can bring this truck from 0-50 in a very short distance, although most fire trucks get much more worn out idling at the site of emergencies than they do driving down the road. That driving is also energy intensive. The 60 gallon tank would probably only support a trip of about 240 miles (4 miles per gallon).
Inside the truck, the intuitive nature of the vehicle continues. Built-in cameras view the surrounding area so that the driver cannot run over a car he cannot see on either side or behind him. In fact, when the signal light is activated, the view on the screen that hangs just to the right of the driver switches to the camera that is pointed in the direction he is turning.
All the switches and valves in and on the truck are simple, with plain labels that are lit up so they can be seen at night. In fact almost everything lights up.
"The other morning I had this in the parking lot before the sun came up with all the lights on when the city council was having its early morning meeting," stated Bedont. "The light cables on the ladders and all the lights all over the truck lit up the place. With the ladder raised it almost looked like an oil rig at night."
One of the biggest problems in an emergency is communication and at a noisy fire scene sometimes signals get mixed. The truck features a communication center that allows fire fighters to be up to 100 feet away from the truck and talk to everyone connected to the unit with wireless communication devices. This is particularly important for someone who is at the top of that 109 foot ladder either rescuing someone or fighting a blaze.
The truck contains what many refer to as a "black box" similar to what are used on aircraft to track what happens with the truck, including what might occur in an accident.
The truck can pump up to 2,000 gallons of water per minute, more than most hydrants can supply. Its internal tank only holds about 500 gallons and Bedont noted that "we would use that up very quickly." Most aerial trucks don't hold much water so that is nothing new. Like in the military, whether it be tanks, aircraft or ships, which are just considered weapon platforms, the weapon on this truck is that ladder. That is the reason for its existence.
Bedont demonstrated how the ladder can be converted with a lever from a ladder with a huge nozzle to pour water onto fires from above or through windows, into a rescue vehicle that pushes the ladder beyond the nozzles so that someone could be rescued from a high and dangerous place or from a swift water situation. The end of the ladder extended out at any range or angle can handle up to 500 pounds. At a 45 degree angle it can deal with 750 pounds.
"One of the situations we face in Carbon County are the large setbacks that many homes have," he said referring to the distance homes are often located from paved streets. "This will allow us to get much closer with our equipment and at the same time protect our fire fighters.
It would seem a 42 ton vehicle would not need anything more than itself to support the ladder even when it is extended horizontally, but the truck does use outriggers to support the weight. One of the unique features is that the outriggers don't need to be fully extended to work but can be "shortjacked" or not extended all the way to work correctly.
The truck itself was built in North Dakota and then was sent to Omaha, Neb. for the ladder installation. Then it went back to North Dakota for the rest of the buildout. Generally each truck takes an entire year to be constructed. But because the type of cab that the city wanted to buy was already built, the delivery of this truck only took about five months.
"We were lucky to get it this fast," said the chief. "We are lucky to have it in our area."
Bedont said that many of the fire fighters had already been to the top of the ladder with it fully extended. A few were hesitant, but as with anything how the ladder behaves when one is on it 100 feet in the air takes some getting used to.
This machine will definitely be used to cut down property damage during fires but as Bedont says, its use as a life saving machine may be its biggest strength.
"If it saves one life it will be worth the cost," he stated.


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From September 29th to December 15th, 2012 I thrupaddled the Mississippi in a folding kayak, a Feathercraft K1. The Mississippi is a paddler's dream: I had expected an industrialized and populated river and instead I encountered an almost pristine river and an incredible wildlife almost all the way to the delta. However, there is not much information about the Mississippi for paddlers on the internet or in the media - very undeservedly. I am therefore posting the link to my Mississippi trip report on my blog here and hope to inspire others to do a similar trip.And of course I am willing to help other thrupaddlers with information and tips!Enjoy!http://christine-on-big-trip.blogspot.de/search/label/Mississippi
For the link. This is the kind of trip that I will do once my knees are shot from hiking!
Christine,"I had expected an industrialized and populated river and instead I encountered an almost pristine river and an incredible wildlife almost all the way to the delta." I live directly across the Mississippi River from New Orleans. Looking at the pictures of your kayak inside of the locks I have to wonder how you signaled the lock operator. Were you ever in the locks with other water craft such as barges or tow boats?To me that would be "tricky" stuff with a 51 pound folding boat!I've seen pieces of driftwood in the Mississippi the size of a small submarine. Did you have any close encounters during your thru-paddle of the Mississippi?Party On,Newton
Newton,barges and motorcrafts contact the locks via radio. Paddlers have to go almost all the way to the lock doors where there is a pull cord on the side in the lock wall. You pull the cord and that triggers a signal for the lock master. The big problem is that in windy conditions the waves inside the lock entrance are so high that it is almost impossible to reach the pull cord without getting smashed into the lock walls. Luckily, all the locks have phone numbers and we had cell phones, so we just called the lock master. Usually were were alone in the lock. Twice we shared the lock with another small craft: Once a pleasure boat and once a small US Corps of Engineering work boat. I don't think that you are allowed to be inside the lock with a huge barge. The risk of being smashed is too big. Driftwood was not a problem at all on the Mississippi. We did not even see a lot of driftwood in 2012. But I have paddled the Yukon in 2011 and driftwood was a huge problem there.Christine
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What a great journey, although the Yukon is the thing to brag about. I've thought of doing the Columbia River system myself. Thanks for sharing!
I have paddled the Yukon as well.... ;-)
Christine, thanks for sharing. Awesome trip.
Very nice, German Tourist!
Bucktrack,a big thank you to you! Your website is the best information source for a Mississippi thrupaddle available right now and has helped me a lot preparing this trip.GT
You had some good advice on your write-up. I plan to link to it on my site if it's OK. Good luck on your next adventures!
Bucktrack, please go ahead and link away. And if you ever plan on doing a trip in Europe please let me know so I can help you.GT
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