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Watts News
Monthly Newsletter of the
Olympia Amateur Radio Society
P.O. Box 2861, Olympia, WA 98507
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Minutes of March 25 OARS Meeting ARES/RACES Board Meeting Minutes April 5 Classes offered at Communications Academy 2001 Overwhelming response to Intruder Survey April OARS Meeting Program Treasurer's Report Notes from the Vice President Quake Survey summary Aerials and where to stick them OARS Net check-ins Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act Introduced in Senate AO-40 spinup under way ISS Slide Show now on OARS web site The divorce OARS Directory By Name
The meeting was called to order at 19:00.
The members introduced themselves. There were several guests in attendance, a couple of whom were Boy Scouts that had just completed the radio course that KI7SS provides.
There was no old business to discuss.
There was a brief discussion on the failure of Senate Bill SB 5002.
There was no new business brought forward. The formal segment of the meeting ended at 19:30.
KI7SS provided an interesting video on the Clipperton Island DXpedition.
- Dan Crane KB7DFL
ARES/RACES Board Meeting Minutes April 5
The meeting was called to order at 19:00. There were seven people attending.
Allan passed out a proposed budget for the year to be supplied to the SAR council. A motion was made and seconded to approve the budget. The motion passed.
Allan spoke of the need to formalize the ARES/RACES organization. A tentative organizational chart would consist of the following positions; EC, AEC, EOC, Red Cross, Medical, Events and a PIO.
It was said that there had been a request made to have a HAM report directly to KGY in the event of another emergency. This issue will be reviewed to determine a proper response to it.
Dan Philip requested that a 6 Meter radio be considered for the EOC. He feels that this would enhance communication between ARES and the Red Cross when needed.
Allan stated that the county commissioners had requested a listing of equipment wants and or needs for the ARES operation. DEM has also asked for information regarding this.
- Dan Crane KB7DFL
Classes offered at Communications Academy 2001
The APRS presentation at the 2001 Communications Academy in Seattle is Apr 21, Saturday, at 1515. More great presentations are planned on Saturday and Sunday.
Everyone interested in emergency communications is invited to attend. The FEMA communications van will be there Saturday. If you have not seen this mobile command post, it's awesome!
For more information, check out this website:
-- Dave Dobbins, via Paul KC7LA
Overwhelming response to Intruder Survey
The response to ARRL's call last fall for reports of apparent unlicensed operation on 10 and 12 meters has been "overwhelming," according to Brennan Price, N4QX, administrator of the ARRL Monitoring System. The survey last October 1-14 was initiated in response to an increasing number of complaints from the amateur community.
Price said that more than 400 separate reports, nearly all from United States amateurs, detailed more than 1000 separate instances of apparent unlicensed operation. An analysis suggests that nearly half of the transmissions originated in the US. Of the remaining reports, most appeared to document transmissions originating in Latin America.
"The variety of languages, dialects and beam headings relating to these transmissions clearly indicates that this is a worldwide problem," Price said. Surveys by monitoring-system administrators in other IARU Region 2 countries confirm this conclusion, he said.
ARRL has shared its data with the FCC. Price points out that before the Commission can take any action, an offending transmission must be documented and its source found. "Given the changeable nature of 10 and 12-meter propagation, especially at the top of the sunspot cycle, this is not an easy task," Price said. He said the FCC cannot make its sophisticated HF direction-finding facility available for routine intruder-signal searches.
Price said the FCC relies on the Amateur Service to be self-policing and has indicated that it is most likely to act in suspected unlicensed operator situations when amateurs themselves document the cases.
Price said active use of the bands by licensees is the best way to discourage unlicensed operation.
"It is not easy or quick work, but it has been successfully done in the past," he said.
April OARS Meeting Program
Ted Buehner, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle will present and discuss, in a fast-paced, fact-filled presentation, the NWS partnership, NWS operations, Washington weather hazards, the Skywarn weather spotter program, and much more.
V.P. Lee KI7SS will be in Spokane during the night of this program. Ken, K7TAG, invited the presenter and will introduce him.
Treasurer's Report
As of 3/31/01
GENERAL FUND (checking account)
Previous balance $ 2,239.50
Income 334.75
Expenses 88.00
Ending balance 2,486.25
REPEATER / PACKET FUND (savings account)
Previous balance $ 910.94
Income 6.85
Expenses 0.00
Ending balance 917.79
-- Ed Fitzgerald, N7WW, Treasurer
Notes from the Vice President
Another Technician class is planned; interested people should call 866-0800. This class will meet during the weekday, over two weeks. (The last class was completed March 24 and resulted in about 20 new licenses, many of whom are 12 to 14 year old Boy Scouts in Troop 266.)
Upcoming events include: support for the yearly Simulated Emergency Exercise, the YMCA 10K, the MS Walk-A-Thon, the Capitol City Marathon, an SCCA Road Rally, Field Day, and the Lakefair Parade.
-- Lee, KI7SS
Quake Survey summary
Thurston County ARES/RACES 28 Feb 01 earthquake debriefing survey questionnaire
There were 24 questionnaires returned. The answers are summarized here. Some answers have been consolidated and some have been combined into generalized comments.
When did you FIRST get on the air: 15 stations within the first half hour.
you lose commercial power?
If yes, how long were you without commercial power? from 4 to 14 hours
yes, were you able to operate your ham radio equipment without commercial
power for that entire period?
What Ham related duties did you perform? (Include monitoring): Radio operations at EOC, Red Cross radio room operations, County Complex operations, Group Health, Red Cross shelter operations, mobile damage assessment, running messages, monitoring net, net control, repeater control operations, checking in with the State EOC via APRS and HF, monitoring HF (State EOC), and monitoring other frequencies.
How many miles did you drive related to those Ham related duties? (Total)344 miles.
What Bands and Modes did you operate? 2m, 220, 440 FM voice, 2m APRS, HF voice (3.987 MHz), 40 Meters
you experience interference?
If YES, how was it resolved? Turned off packet machine at EOC (interference with 2M)
you use any non-ham modes of communications? (i.e. internet, phone, CB,
fax, etc.)
If YES, what modes: Red Cross Lo Band (47.42 MHz), text messages via digital cell, phone, cell phone, cable email, email, county radio, internet, 800 MHz trunked system
you lose phone services?
Type of service No Service Difficult to access service
Wire Based
3 hour ave. 4.5 hour ave.
Analog cell phone 4 hour ave. 5 hour ave.
Digital cell phone 4 hour ave. 3.5 hour ave.
you able to access the Internet (Email, etc?)
What type of access do you have? (Cable seemed reliable, dial up depended on phone system)
General Topic Questions were essay in nature. They are included here in no particular order: they are not presented in order of importance. The attempt was to provide a complete picture of the comments given. Some overlap of comments was included, a few were combined into a single idea. Comments were reworded to a general nature ("need to keep radio handy"). If any comments were omitted, it was inadvertent (except that comments such as "I was out of town" were excluded).
lessons did you learn?
Cell phones go down, phones get incoming calls better than outgoing, keep radio in car / available, need clarification of ARES mission for operators, re-establish contacts with decision-makers at remote locations (Med Net comment), fax machine with auto-dial can work well for longer text messages, need additional ham operators in county locations, need Red Cross lo band radio in the EOC, need to be able to remotely monitor power status at Crawford Mt, local hams want some procedures available for passing non-emergency traffic, APRS is good for passing short messages to the State EOC, need to keep fresh batteries on hand and upgrade power supply, need practice to verify communication ability (non-ham frequency item), 2m packet unit at EOC interferes with the 2m voice, need internet communication ability in Radio Room at EOC, need paperwork (log in sheets and message forms) handy in EOC (so that the operator can find them quickly in an emergency), need to replace microphone in the EOC 2m unit (tone buttons on back tend to get pushed and interfere with voice transmission).
did you observe that was done right?
Good work at EOC, good work in general for Ham and Red Cross communications, good coordination of services and fast response, good preplanning, damage assessment and shelter operations via Ham communications, net well organized and disciplined, good operator availability, good message handling, "most everything," observation of net procedures and protocol, EOC activation, no misinformation or gossip passed.
did you observe that could have been done better?
Listen before transmitting (especially first few minutes), additional use of Ham radio for information, better assignment of operators (notification of when to monitor and when to stand down and check back in), clarification of stand-down status (making sure that ARES was completely de-activated and not just sent home for the evening) , improve PR after the event to promote Ham activities, better control operator activity, better awareness of non-RACES Hams and their availability, need procedures for passing non-emergency traffic (controlled by net control station), link could have been dropped on repeaters (saving power at Crawford) and 220 used for a command net (freeing 2m for more non-emergency traffic), first station on air should have assumed net control, asking for regular status reports from stations, clarification of mission for individual operators, need emergency frequencies outside of OARS area, need to check battery condition more often, clarification of emergency and priority traffic restriction, ARRL ARES Field Manuals need to be filled out in the EOC and at home, discussion with EOC included discussion about self-activation of ham resources at KGY.
-- Allan J Jones
Aerials and where to stick them
There are a great many types of antenna and most of them function best when they are erect. This is because of 'standing-waves' which produce energy in a vertical plane. Energy in the horizontal plane requires 'lying-down waves' and this is why most of the radiated and received energy is termed 'ecstatic' rather than 'magnetic.' (Kirchhoff's fourth and fifth laws of self-immolation present a heated argument on this subject.)
One of the most famous aerials is the diamond-shaped "Ron Bick" aerial, named after its inventor Ron Bick of Watford, England. This aerial is very good but, because of its size, it has two main disadvantages -- it is difficult to erect vertically, and it is of limited use in fast-flying jet aircraft.
Another aerial that deserves a mention is the Log Periodic -- so I have mentioned it.
I will now move quickly onto the three 'pole' antennas, namely the monopole, the dipole and the tripole. The last-mentioned can be disregarded as it is not now in use. The reason for this is fascinating, but I can't remember what that reason is. The monopole is very useful for LF, MF and HF but has limited usefulness at VHF frequencies where one should use the stereopole if maximum enjoyment is required.
At this point the reader may feel that there has been some neglect of the technical aspect of aerials. This is true and the author intends to deal with the dipole in depth technically, but at the same time try to satisfy the natural curiosity of the non-technical reader.
The word 'dipole' is a composite of two Latin words, 'di' meaning 'six' and 'pole' meaning 'sticks.' So it can be easily seen, even by the most ignorant, that a dipole is made from six sticks. As the reader will already know from my in-depth study of the Log Periodic, six sticks will have a much wider aperture than only one stick. Now we come to the technical bit. Pushing these sticks into the ground at regular intervals will give a quasi-omniphysical deltoid stub-matching line-of-sight high incident ground-wave. If three of the 'sticks' are coated with an intensely ionised P material and the other three coated with un-ionised N material then Zowie! -- it's instant Receivesville man. (It is hoped that the reader will forgive the author for occasionally lapsing into the vernacular, particularly when excited.)
Another thing about aerials that must be remembered is feeder independance. If the feeders of dipoles are spread apart it changes the natural independance of the aerial from 75 Ohms to 250 Megohms. As is commonly known, it is impossible to hear anything with that sort of resistance in the aerial feeder. So best not to do it.
Other types of aerial in constant use are the 'Beverage' (called the 'T' aerial in Britain). This is also called a long wire and is 1.5 inches long at 16 GHz. The Inverted X is also famous but not much in use as no-one can decide which way up it is supposed to be.
Finally, we move on briefly to microwaves where there are special considerations to be taken into account. Microwave and satellite signals can 'bounce around' all over the place and can become what is technically known as 'dirty.' However, fortunately there is one aerial which can be used effectively to 'clean up' these 'dirty' signals. This is, of course, the very well-known Carbolic Dish.
-- found on the Web 4/1/02
OARS Net check-ins
The following stations checked in on the OARS General Information Net in March 2001.
The net meets at 7:30 every Tuesday evening on the 3 linked OARS repeaters: 147.36, 224.46, and 441.40 MHz. All Hams are invited to check in.
Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act Introduced In Senate
The Senate version of the Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act of 2001, introduced earlier this month in the US House, now is officially S.549. Republican Sen. Michael Crapo of Idaho introduced the bill in the US Senate March 15.
Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii was a cosponsor. The bill has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. In introducing the Senate measure again this year, Crapo and Akaka referred to the importance of Amateur Radio in providing communication in times of disaster.
S.549 is identical in its wording to H.R.817, introduced in the House of Representatives March 1 by Rep Michael Bilirakis of Florida. If approved by both chambers and signed by Pres George W. Bush, the Spectrum Protection Act would require the FCC to provide equivalent replacement spectrum should it ever reallocate primary Amateur Radio spectrum to another service. The same requirement would apply if the FCC acted to diminish any secondary amateur allocations or to make additional allocations in ham bands that diminish their utility.
Bilirakis and Crapo introduced the Spectrum Protection Act in a past session of Congress at the request of the ARRL. The League's Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Steve Mansfield, N1MZA, says he's encouraged by the fact that the Spectrum Protection bill is getting a head start with early introduction in both chambers this time around.
More information on the Spectrum Protection Act, including the full text of the bills, is available on the ARRL Web site:
-- ARRL Bulletin 11
AO-40 spinup under way
While using the onboard magnetorquing system to adjust AO-40's attitude, AO-40 ground controllers were able to bring the spin rate from nearly 18 RPM down to 1.8 RPM -- the planned final value. Now, they're planning to raise the spin rate to 5 RPM to check excessive attitude change.
Citing what he called "some confusing results," AMSAT-DL President and key AO-40 project team member Peter Guelzow, DB2OS, said AO-40's attitude had changed faster than the experts believed possible.
Ground controllers theorized that the effects of drag at perigee were much higher than anticipated. The extra drag at perigee might have been caused by Earth's atmosphere ballooning outward in response to solar activity. As a result, it was decided to spin up the spacecraft to compensate for the too-rapid changes in attitude due to drag.
"This will give us additional breathing space," Guelzow said. Ground controllers have commenced a five-perigee magnetorquing sequence to raise the spin rate to 5 RPM. "In addition," Guelzow said, "preparations to test the arcjet thruster, as soon as accurate attitude is determined, are under way."
Further plans for orbit correction and commissioning of AO-40 will depend on how the arcjet tests go. If the arcjet tests are satisfactory, initial transponder operation could be attempted before summer.
AO-40's telemetry data stream halted briefly late last week. "Because of the recent very high solar activity, the AO-40 team at first thought that the IHU-1 had crashed," Guelzow said. It was later determined that a soft error had occurred and was corrected by the onboard EDAC, or Error Detection and Correction unit.
-- ARRL Bulletin ARLS006
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ISS Slide Show now on OARS web site
The web site now includes a spectacular set of pictures from the International Space Station. Click on the link you will find near the top of the main page. The slide show was put together as a PowerPoint presentation; it should be viewable using either Netscape or Internet Explorer. In case you forgot, the OARS site URL is:
Thanks to Dave LeFevre, KC7FEC, for sending me the PowerPoint file.
-- George Lanning, KB6LE
The divorce
A problem in communications
A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her impending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by."
"No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?" "It's made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded." "I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like? "I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's parents."
He said, "Do you have a real grudge?" "No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one."
"Please," he tried again, "Is there any infidelity in your marriage?" "Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets, and we don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your question is yes."
"Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?" "Yes," she responded, "about twice a week he gets up earlier that I do."
Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a divorce?" "Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never wanted a divorce. My husband does. He says he can't communicate with me."
-- David, ZL3AI
OARS Directory By Name
Name Call Address City ST ZIP Phone
Jack Barber
W1PRT 4316 Chambers Lake Dr. SE Lacey WA 98503
Ruth Barber K1IIF 4316 Chambers Lake Dr. SE Lacey WA 98503 360-438-5921
James Belluomini KD7GZM 9101-186 Steilacoom Rd SE Olympia WA 98513 360-491-3766
Ben Bennett N7IVM 1212 Tabitha Ct NW Olympia WA 98502 360-705-8533
Jon Bennett W7LWB 7132 Hawks Prairie Rd NE Lacey WA 98516 360-459-0697
Frank Bergess KD6ZBS 427 Sawmill Ct SE Olympia WA 98513
Dave Blohn KD7KQD PO Box 998 Rochester WA 98579
Sandy Blohn KD7LIN PO Box 998 Rochester WA 98579
Ruth Bolstad KC7QHK 700 Black Lk Blvd SW #135 Olympia WA 98502 360-754-7433
Duane Bradford WB7ROZ 204 Shadow Ln NE Olympia WA 98506
David Bushell KC7AIJ 1908 Thurston NE Olympia WA 98506 360-754-4588
Bob Campbell
WA7RDJ 9101-24 Steilacoom Rd. Olympia WA
98513 360-491-6460
Sharon Campbell N7DHE 9101-24 Steilacoom Rd. Olympia WA 98513 360-491-6460
George Carle N7ARY 1809 Centerwood Dr SE Olympia WA 98501 360-943-3536
Chris Chambers KA7BNS 908 Narnia Lane NW Olympia WA 98502 360-866-0800
Kristopher Chambers KC7ZWN 908 Narnia Lane NW Olympia WA 98502 360-866-0800
Lee Chambers KI7SS 908 Narnia Lane NW Olympia WA 98502 360-866-0800
Marie Chambers KC7MNM 908 Narnia Lane NW Olympia WA 98502 360-866-0800
Morgan Chambers KC7VNY 908 Narnia Lane NW Olympia WA 98502 360-866-0800
James Cox W7QIS 2727 Canterbury St Springfield OR 97477
Lois Cox KB7HTX 4818 Belwood Dr. NE Olympia WA 98506 360-357-6256
Daniel Crane KB7DFL 4310 Glen Terra Dr. SE Lacey WA 98503 360-459-1564
Ken Dahl
K7TAG 1120 Palomino Ct SE
Tumwater WA 98501 360-534-9357
Rick Damitio W7DOY 7023 Mullen Rd SE Olympia WA 98503 360-491-2587
Curt Dawell 1708 Ann St Olympia WA 98506 360-357-2771
Tom Dennis KA4VVA 1919 Evergreen Pk Dr #18 Olympia WA 98502 360-754-6651
Ken Elfbrandt
AA7MX 918 Corral Lane SE
Tumwater WA 98501 360-357-4447
James Elliott AA7OH 3455 Martin Way #18 Olympia WA 98506 360-456-5571
Gary Ernest N7HKI 2718 24th Ave. SE Olympia WA 98501 360-352-2503
Isabel Ernest KA7WIC 2718 24th Ave. SE Olympia WA 98501 360-352-2503
Jim Felix
KC7MNK SE 2311 Cole Rd
Shelton WA 98584
Dorothy Ferris W7ZPS 2318 Boulevard Ct. SE Olympia WA 98501 360-357-2219
Ray Ferris W7ZOW 2318 Boulevard Ct. SE Olympia WA 98501 360-357-2219
Bill Fill KD5IC 3 Fair Oaks Dr Conway AR 72032 501-327-0337
Dora Anna Fill NI5D 3 Fair Oaks Dr Conway AR 72032 501-327-0337
Ed Fitzgerald N7WW 5006 Lacey Blvd. SE Lacey WA 98503 360-491-2289
Gard Forester KF6GAQ PO Box 8721 Olympia WA 98509 360-438-9860
Robert Goodnow N7JHJ 4017 Indian Summer Dr SE Olympia WA 98513 360-456-2427
Helen Hannigan
KB7JDL 2409 Morse Rd SE
Olympia WA 98501 360-352-9189
Mark Hannigan K7CEZ 2409 Morse Rd SE Olympia WA 98501 360-352-9189
Ron Hill W7NN 10624 Zephyr Ln SW Olympia WA 98512 360-352-7779
Allan Jones W7SAY 2752 Stratford Ln SW #3532 Tumwater WA 98512 360-352-7516
Bob Keppler
KE7HA 1120 Chestnut SE
Olympia WA 98502 360-943-1368
Dorlene Keppler N7HFS 1120 Chestnut SE Olympia WA 98502 360-943-1368
Sharon Kinder N7SSD 502 S. Edison St. Olympia WA 98501 360-943-6187
George Lanning
KB6LE 4129 Green Cove N.W.
Olympia WA 98502 360-866-2185
David LeFevre KC7FEC 3737 Golden Eagle Lp SE Olympia WA 98513 360-456-7825
Paul Leach N7GGX 2030 Cardinal Lane Lacey WA 98503 360-438-5777
Charles Lindberg KD7BXD 925 Surrey Trace SE Olympia WA 98501 360-754-9844
Robert Lyon AA7YD 7734 Nottingham Ct SE Olympia WA 98503 360-459-9263
Sara Lyon AB7PS 7734 Nottingham Ct SE Olympia WA 98503 360-459-9263
Mark Matthies
N7EIM 900 Grant St SW
Tumwater WA 98512 360-943-1624
Keith McDonald N7JSK 10337 Carney Dr. SE Olympia WA 98501 360-352-2514
Keith McIntosh K2SAR PO Box 788 E Olympia WA 98540
Matt McKibbin AB7OF 4020 14th Crt NE Olympia WA 98506 360-438-3396
Barbara McRoberts KB7OSX 9101-68 Steilacoom Rd SE Olympia WA 98513 360-438-2965
Dick McRoberts WB9ZIP 9101-68 Steilacoom Rd SE Olympia WA 98513 360-438-2965
John Moore N7GMC 2407 Tyndell Circle SW Tumwater WA 98502 360-357-6234
Kathleen Moore KC7RHK 2407 Tyndell Circle SW Tumwater WA 98502 360-357-6234
H.J. Motomatsu WB7AKL 5107 Matsu St NW - Trlr Olympia WA 98502 360-866-7975
Wallace Music W7UUO 5305 Stikes Ct. SE Lacey WA 98503 360-491-0354
William Palmer
K7WJP 19100 Huntington St SW Rochester
Paul Patton K7JJY 4031 21st Ave SE Apt 219 Lacey WA 98503 360-943-3701
Ghery Pettit N6TPT 3131 Leeward Ct NW Olympia WA 98502
Bill Phillips AB7PT 1111 Archwood Dr SW #279 Olympia WA 98502 360-754-0271
Charles Scovill
KC7FEE 6625 Bellevista St NW Olympia
Rollo Shaw AB7NE 1809 Sawyer St SE Olympia WA 98501 360-754-968
Kenneth Smith W7HRY 7627 Cooper Point Rd NW Olympia WA 98502 360-866-2507
Thom Solberg N7KTG 3067 60th Ave SE Olympia WA 98501 360-456-3297
Kip Stilz K7KIP 4625 Norcross Ct SE Olympia WA 98501 360-456-4949
Brett Taylor
KC7OQJ 3720 Wesley Loop NW
Olympia WA 98502 360-866-0683
Paul Taylor KC7LA 3720 Wesley Loop NW Olympia WA 98502 360-866-0683
Rick Taylor K7CAH 613 N. 5th Tumwater WA 98512 360-943-6793
Bill Tilton K7OKC 506 South King St. Centralia WA 98531
Deloise Tilton KB7GEG 506 South King St. Centralia WA 98531
Steve Ward
WC7I 5034 Meridian Rd. NE
Olympia WA 98506 360-456-4249
Kathy Watkinson KC7OQM 1405 9th Ave SE Olympia WA 98501 360-943-4352
Larry Watkinson KC7CKO 1405 9th Ave SE Olympia WA 98501 360-943-4352
Chuck West KC7SPZ 9315 Deerbrush Ct SE Olympia WA 98513 360-459-8790
Al Williams K7PUC 706 Frederick St NE Olympia WA 98506 360-753-1328
Jeff Withers W3GE 6010 193rd Ave SW Rochester WA 98579 360-273-8614
Lisa Withers KB7PNX 6010 193rd Ave SW Rochester WA 98579 360-273-8614
Dona Wolfe N7HOE 4848 Marian NE Olympia WA 98506 360-459-9447
Tom Wolfe N7HOD 4848 Marian NE Olympia WA 98506 360-459-9447
Amy Wong KC7FED 1416 Dogwood St SE Lacey WA 98503 360-438-7411
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Former Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell is Drew Doughty's new partner on defense with the Los Angeles Kings. But ask him to assess Doughty's play against Vancouver in the playoffs last year and he has no idea.
He didn't watch the series.
Mitchell missed the playoffs because of a concussion, and the only time he seriously watched his Vancouver teammates against the Kings in the first round was when he was asked to analyze the struggling Canucks' penalty kill.
Even that was tough.
"The stress of watching that, not being there, not being able to help out -- it eats you up," Mitchell told Sporting News.
So when news surfaced that Marc Savard now realizes he shouldn't have rushed back into the Bruins' lineup for the playoffs while recovering from a concussion, Mitchell understood.
When Ian Laperriere revealed this week he was in denial about his symptoms related to a concussion — and that's why he returned to the ice for Philadelphia in the playoffs — Mitchell could relate.
Both Laperriere and Savard will miss the start of the season while dealing with post-concussion syndrome.
Mitchell, though, is healthy and on the ice, excited about joining the Kings. He's symptom-free after sitting out since Jan. 16.
But he also realizes that if the Canucks had made a longer playoff run, he would have been dealing with the same temptations as Savard and Laperriere.
"We all love this game, we want to get out there and win a Stanley Cup," Mitchell said. "That's why we've played 5,000 road hockey games, to have a shot at it. That's why we do what we do at the end of the day. That's what challenges us. We push our limits."
That's why, after suffering a concussion in a collision with Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin, Mitchell was out hiking in March and April, pushing his body in hopes of getting ready for the playoffs.
His body pushed back.
The symptoms from the concussion came rushing back.
"It's almost like you're autistic," he said. "You're overly sensitive, you can't deal with light and sound."
And you shouldn't be anywhere near the ice.
The NHL has been out front with neuropsychological baseline testing for every player in the league, and there's also a joint Concussion Working Group between the NHL and NHLPA that analyzes concussions each year. Every concussion is counted and logged, including video of the type of hit, and the data is given to the group. The NHLPA and league also took positive steps to address the issue of concussions with the new rule penalizing blind-side hits to the head, a penalty that will be in effect this season.
But even those steps won't prevent every injury.
"There are quite possibly concussions going on every game that go undetected or unreported," said Brian Rieger, director of the Concussion Management Program and CNY Sports Concussion Center. "In sports, you have people minimizing symptoms. That's always a concern."
Kind of like Laperriere did during the playoffs, when he ignored headaches to return to the ice.
Or when Savard logged 24:17 of ice time in Game 4 against Philadelphia while battling exhaustion.
"I know I'll be judged about that decision, but those same people need to be careful," Laperriere said. "They don't know what I went through in my life to get there."
And that's the balance NHL players are still struggling to find. There is so much on the line when a player gets hurt. There are roster spots. There are million dollar contracts. Sometimes, there's a Stanley Cup hanging in the balance.
Overcome a headache for a shot at hockey immortality? It's easy to see why Savard and Laperriere made those decisions last spring.
Now come the long-term consequences.
According to Rieger, once a player has had one concussion, he's four to six times more likely to have another. A player with two concussions is eight times more likely to have a third.
And with each concussion comes the increased likelihood of issues later in life, especially serious depression.
Watch five minutes of Savard's recent meeting with Boston media and the link between depression and concussions hits home in a big way. For him, the depression has been the hardest part.
He deserves credit for his honesty. So do Laperriere and Mitchell. Because the only real way to address concussions is for players to fully understand the results. And hiding the symptoms only makes it worse.
"My concussion, to be honest, it's been one of the best learning experiences in my life. It's about controlling things you can control and appreciating the present," Mitchell said. "If I can somehow help other guys in the league because of my experiences, that's part of maybe why it happened."

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Smart: LTE network ready for phones like Galaxy S5-A A +A
Thursday, April 3, 2014
SMART Communications, Inc. (Smart) said it is more than ready to provide the whole suite of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) services to prospective buyers of the newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S5.
Unveiled recently during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Samsung's latest flagship mobile device features a 5.1-inch 1080p AMOLED display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip and a 16-megapixel rear camera.
Samsung also updated the look and feel of the Galaxy S5's chassis and software as it sports a dimpled rear cover and a refreshed look for its TouchWiz user interface. It will be available in black and white colors.
"With a high-definition display, powerful mobile processor and the latest Android KitKat mobile operating system, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is poised to become one of the best mobile multimedia powerhouses that can best be enjoyed with a reliable LTE service that only Smart can deliver," said Kathryn Carag, postpaid marketing head at Smart.
Smart said it offers the widest range of LTE-capable mobile handsets in the market today, ending 2013 with a smartphone portfolio that included the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 bundled with the Galaxy Gear smartwatch.
"Smart has already anticipated the deluge of LTE-capable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S5, which is why we have primed our network to meet the skyrocketing demand for mobile data of our subscribers," said Rolando G. Peña, technology group head at PLDT and Smart.
Pena said that with 78,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cables running across the country and acting as a backbone for its base stations, Smart has enough capacity to handle all kinds of multimedia content that will be running through its pipes.
These already include data that will be generated by the Samsung Galaxy S5's newer sensors such as the fingerprint scanner and the heart rate monitor. (PR)
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Howdy, My name is Victoria Martinez Nichols, President and Founder of Casita de Cruzita. I am a proud Aggie Mom and an AT&T retiree. My former Aggie and Marine son, Andy Valadez graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 in Marketing. Andy has been instrumental in assisting me in my business venture in having the first vacation rental home in Aggieland on February 24, 2006. My husband, Marcos and I have put a lot of hard "work with love" in my historic home for others to enjoy and appreciate the little things you might forget when leaving home.
I'm a big supporter of Texas A&M University Alumnus, donating to the Aggie Moms Club, MHMR, Hispanic Forum of B/CS, Champion Kids Camp in Alvin, etc. I graduated in 1964 at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, Texas and was the first grandmother in my 20th Class Reunion at the age of 37. I am enjoying life to the fullest! I was a long distance and directory assistance operator for General Telephone Co. in Bryan for 8 1/2 years before moving to Austin in 1976. In 2009, I was a nominee for the Hispanic Owned Business of the Year with The Hispanic Forum of Bryan/College Station.
I love to travel nationwide and stay at vacation rental properties with my family or friends. "I can tell you one thing, I haven't yet found a home that has more amenities than Casita de Cruzita." I love to pamper my guests for I care. That's a fact and not a brag! Marcos and I welcome you to Casita de Cruzita-a history of family and friends--Su Casa Tambien. I promise you a memorable and comfortable stay!


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The nation's newest citizens rejoice in New York City
Here are portraits of some of the almost 300 foreign-born children of naturalized immigrants who recently received citizenship certificates at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in New York City. Children of naturalized immigrants eventually can receive U.S. citizenship if they arrived in the country as a minor, but they must go through a process at USCIS to receive official citizenship documents. (Feb. 19, 2013)
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Free was an English rock band formed in London in 1968, best known for their 1970 signature song "All Right Now". They disbanded in 1973 and lead singer Paul Rodgers went on to become a frontman of the band Bad Company along with Simon Kirke on drums. Lead guitarist Paul Kossoff formed Back Street Crawler and died from drug-induced heart failure at the age of 25 in 1976. Bassist Andy Fraser formed Sharks.
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Nov. 15, 2010
• Four Nations Central | Game 3 Recap | Championship Recap
ST. JOHN'S N.L. – The U.S. Women's Select Team, which included the all-Badger line of senior Meghan Duggan (Danvers, Mass.), junior Hilary Knight (Sun Valley, Idaho) and sophomore Brianna Decker (Dousman, Wis.), finished second with a 2-1-1-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record at last week's Four Nations Cup.
Team USA advanced to the championship game after closing out round-robin play with a 4-0 win over Sweden last Friday. Former Badger Jessie Vetter (Cottage Grove, Wis.) earned the shutout with 20 saves for the U.S.
The UW line of Knight, Decker and Duggan combined for its fourth goal of the tournament against Sweden, as Knight netted the game-winner off assists from both of her linemates just 3:20 into the game. The U.S. outshot Sweden, 42-20, and former Badger Erika Lawler (Fitchburg, Mass.) closed out the scoring with an empty-netter at 19:06 to account for the 4-0 final score.
In the championship game, Canada avenged its earlier loss to the U.S. after Knight scored the game-winning goal in a shootout to propel Team USA to a 3-2 win in the opening round.
Former Badger Meaghan Mikkelson (St. Albert, Alberta) scored the game-tying goal for Canada after the U.S. held a 2-1 lead late in the second period of the championship game. She then assisted the game-winning power-play goal in overtime as Cornell's Rebecca Johnston tallied her second goal of the game at the 6:25 mark to give Canada the 3-2 victory.
Duggan totaled three goals and two assists for five points in the tournament to lead the U.S. in scoring. Decker ended with four points on one goal and three assists, while Knight had two goals and one assist.
The trio is back in action with the Badgers this weekend when Wisconsin travels to Pittsburgh for a nonconference series at Robert Morris (2-9-0). Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. (CT) Friday and Saturday at the RMU Island Sports Center.
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Robert Frank in The Guardian
Interesting post about the 50th anniversary of photographer Robert Frank's book, The Americans, over at The Guardian's fabulous Art and Design blog. His photograph Funeral--St. Helena, South Carolina, one of 25 works by Frank in the Carter's collection, is on view through June 2009 in our photography galleries.
Connect the Thoughts
If you stay tuned to yesterday's inaugural events long enough, you might have seen this painting during the inaugural luncheon. At first glance, the painting reminded me of the Carter's painting Sunrise, Yosemite Valley by Albert Bierstadt.
You might be interested to know that Bierstadt visited Yosemite Valley in 1863, the year that Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and that the EP will be the subject of a special Gallery Talk in late February.
Teaching with Technology
Did you know that members of the Carter's Education staff travel to places like Canada, New York, and Ohio several times each week? Through the magic of videoconferencing we connect students, educators, and other audiences all across the world to the Carter's collection of American art.
This afternoon teachers across Texas will participate in our educator videoconference Virtual Museum to discover new strategies for integrating technology and the arts into their classrooms. With resources such as teaching guides, bookmarking sites, blogs, and podcasts there are more ways than ever to inspire student learning using technology.
Which technologies are museums using (or should be using) that you most enjoy? Educators, how are you using technology in the classroom to teach students about the arts? Post your comments below and share your ideas with the world...through technology!
See the classic New Deal film The Plow That Broke the Plains (1936) by Pare Lorentz, and prior to the screening enjoy an introductory discussion by Assistant Curator of Photographs Jessica May. May will talk about the historical significance of Lorentz's work and its relationship to Mary Lucier's video installation The Plains of Sweet Regret(2004), currently on view at the Carter. Mary Lucier is a pioneering figure in the history of video art, and her works were among the first to be acquired by institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Accommodations have been made for program attendees to park in the designated UNT Health Science Center lot if the museum's main lot is full.
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I recevied this information from a colleague in the field and thought it was worth passing along.
A document on arts policy was submitted to President-Elect Obama's team by a number of arts organizations, including the American Association of Museums. This document has been posted on http://change.gov/ -- the Obama/Biden transition website - you can get to it by doing the following:
- Go to http://change.gov/
- Click on "Your Seat at the Table" (on the right, near the bottom)
- Search for "arts" in the search box
- Click on "Performing Arts Alliance - Arts Policy in the New Administration"
- Open the PDF/Provide Comments
or just click: http://change.gov/open_government/entry/performing_arts_alliance/
The Obama-Biden team put this document up for comments. If you have any opinions, you can leave them on the document's main page.
Parking Lot Moment
Driving in to work today I heard a story on NPR that kept me in my car long after I arrived at my destination. The story talks about the murals that are on view at the Justice Department headquarters. It was an incredible reminder of the power that art can have in educating, inspiring, and uniting the country.
The artwork above is in the Carter's collection, but not currently on view. It is by John Steuart Curry, one of the artists featured in the story. The image is of John Brown who is one of the more controversial figures in our nation's history.
Interview with Mary Lucier
Beyond the Galleries
There are many discoveries to be found at the Carter beyond what is displayed in the galleries. Often the art works are only the tip of a much larger collection of material, much of it textual and documentary. It is this assortment of letters, diaries, books, clippings, and sketches that make research and analysis of art beyond its immediate visual appeal possible. These items illuminate the artist's intent, the work's context in time and place, variations, and changes, without which much of an artwork's tale is lost.
The recent Carter publication, Chimneys and Towers: Charles Demuth's Late Paintings of Lancaster, is a fine example of the art research that is possible with supporting documents. Betsy Fahlman and Claire Barry approach Demuth's work from differing angles but both are able to elaborate upon their discussions of context and content because of their use and study of his archives.
Take a moment during your next visit to the Carter to use our Library and Archives and see what you can discover.
The Museum, the Books, the History
There is a shelf in the Amon Carter Museum library. Upon this shelf rests the history of the museum in book form. Over 180 books representing almost fifty years of museum publishing history are now conveniently located for perusal. From the first exhibition catalog published in 1961 featuring Remington and Russell to the newest book from 2008 entitled The 100 Best Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell, the complete history of the museum lies before my very eyes.
But who am I, and why am I blogging for the library? Well, I'm a volunteer. It's been my job for the past few months to bring this project together, and who knew it would be such a massive undertaking?
Under the guidance of library director Sam Duncan, I began to comb through the large bibliography of Amon Carter publications in order to determine which books the reading room lacked. The quest of locating staff willing to give up their copies in order for the library to have a comprehensive book set then began in earnest. (It was exciting to see the collection grow, slowly filling the space of four large shelves.)
Sam also wanted to make this special book collection more visible. So, he and archivist John Frembling moved the books to a more accessible shelf. Now the books are prominently displayed and shelved in order by publication year. It's interesting to compare the subject matter as well as the number of books published per decade. I also enjoy comparing the graphic design of the early books to the more recent volumes.
I continue to work in Access on a bibliographic database that will eventually be available on the museum website. The data entry has been one of the more time consuming aspects of the project, as I systematically record the details of each book. I look forward to the day when my work will be accessible by museum staff and the public alike.
I hope you'll come in and visit the library and explore the Amon Carter publication collection. Feel free to look through the books and make your own conclusions about museum exhibitions through the past five decades or make discoveries of your own. Maybe you'll see someone, typing away on a laptop with big stacks of books piled around them. That will be me, Dana Harper, volunteer.


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Well, if the staredown is any indication, Overeem/Bigfoot is going to be a hell of a fight
Alistair Overeem is set to fight Bigfoot as news breaks of horsemeat finding it's way into Burger King Whoppers™, coincidence? Yes, very much so. I don't know how to link that to this article about the UFC 156 staredowns that went down somewhere in Vegas yesterday, my mind is wandering with the comic book-level of unassuming humans gaining superpowers after eating their mayo-less Whopper™ in the front seat of their car. If horsemeat Whoppers™ have been unleashed on the unsuspecting public, we are about 48 hours away from a real world iteration of the City of Heroes, which I'm fine with, just as long as I have superpowers as well. I'm going to Burger King now with the confidence that what they are serving is not only real meat, but can grant me powers beyond anything I've ever comprehended before. We're going to have thousands of Dream-level heavyweight champs by the end of the week - mark my words.
Right now though, the second round of the original left side of the bracket of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix is about to go down, and Overeem is not pleased that Bigfoot got in his face. I think he said something along the lines of 'I'm going to ****ing destroy you,' but that could be the Whopper™ talking. I'm not sure.
Man, I've almost completely ignored the classy staredown by Rashad Evans and Noguiera (Rashad is swagger-jacking himself) and the fairly intense featherweight title fight staredown. Geez, that's how stacked this card is.


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Elder Benjamin Bailey has returned to the local area after serving in the Missouri-St. Louis mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Elder Bailey will report his mission Oct. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Price 7th LDS Ward.
He is the son of Mark and Ann Bailey.
Sister Amy Nicole Callor has returned to Utah after serving in the South Africa-Johannesburg mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Sister Callor will speak Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Elk Ridge 2nd LDS Ward. She will also speak at the sacrament meeting Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Carbonville LDS Ward, located at 1985 W. 4000 North, Spring Glen.
She is the daughter of William and Nelda Callor of Elk Ridge, formerly of Helper. She is the granddaughter of Hal and Velora Anderson, the late Raiko Callor and Bill and Gloria Callor.


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After four seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder is about to get a new uniform.
Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Wednesday that the team will wear an additional uniform this season, marking the first time the franchise will have an alternate uniform. In each of the first four seasons in Oklahoma City, the Thunder played in only its customary home whites or road blues.


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What forms of payment are accepted at Ober Gatlinburg?
We accept cash, travelers checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express, except for parking which must be paid in cash.
What individual discounts does Ober offer?
AAA – Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway offers a $1.00 discount off the purchase of a roundtrip Aerial Tram ticket for the cardholder and immediate family members (maximum six).
AARP – Ober Gatlinburg offers a $1.00 discount off the purchase of a roundtrip Aerial Tram ticket for the cardholder and spouse.
Groups – Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more when reservations are made at least 15 days in advance (20 or more, with one person paying for all required for walk-in groups). Please contact our Group Reservations Department at 865-436-5423 ext. 105 or click here for more information.
Military – Ober Gatlinburg offers Military members (active & retired) a 50% discount on the purchase of a roundtrip Aerial Tram ticket (Adult Military Rate – $6.00; Child ages 5 – 11 $4.75), and a 25% discount on the purchase of a full session Ski Area/Lift Ticket and Ski Rental. With the military person present, these discounts extend to either one guest OR spouse & dependent children.
Is there an ATM location at Ober Gatlinburg?
ATM machines are located in the Downtown Tramway Mall next to the River Road entrance, and in the Ober Gatlinburg Mall near the hallway entrance to the Ober's Snackbar (ATM 1) and to the left side of the Fudge Shop (ATM 2).
What is the pet policy?
Pets are not permitted in the Tramway Mall or on any premises at Ober Gatlinburg. Service animals for guests with disabilities are permitted.
Can I bring food or alcohol to Ober Gatlinburg?
Outside food and beverages including alcoholic beverages are not allowed on to the Aerial Tramway or Ober Gatlinburg premises. Beer is available for consumption in Ober's Snackbar and alcoholic beverages are available in the Seasons of Ober Restaurant and The Loft Lounge. If you have consumed any substance that might impair you we suggest that you do not participate in Ober Gatlinburg activities.
Ober Gatlinburg reserves the right to refuse participation in its activities to anyone that is considered a danger to themselves or others.
Does Ober Gatlinburg rent strollers and wheelchairs?
A limited number of single and double strollers are available for rent on a first-come, first served basis. Single strollers are $4.00 per day, and double strollers are $6.00 per day.
Unfortunately, we do not rent wheelchairs at this time.
How much is parking?
Parking is $5.00 CASH per standard-size vehicle and $7.00 for over-sized vehicles. Parking is not available on the mountain for buses and over-sized vehicles on weekends & holidays. Sorry, all parking must be paid with cash – no credit cards accepted. Get direction and parking
How often does the Aerial Tram leave?
The Tram leaves every 20 minutes, taking you on a beautiful 10 minute, 2.1 mile long ride between our downtown tram terminal and our resort on top of the mountain.
What are the restrictions for the rides?
Many activities at Ober Gatlinburg are "high activity". These activities involve inherent risk that may be increased by some conditions. If you have any conditions that hinder your skill level or physical ability we advise that you do not participate.
Each rides restrictions are available here.
What is Ober Gatlinburg's smoking policy?
In accordance with Tennessee State Law smoking is not permitted in enclosed public spaces. Smoking is still permitted in outdoor areas.
Where are the first aid stations?
Ober Gatlinburg staffs the Operations Office with medical personnel during operating hours. The Operations Office is located at the end of the walkway near the Alpine Slide/Scenic Chairlift entrance.
Additionally, in the winter months, the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Patrol is available during all slope hours. The Ski Patrol consists of approximately 60 paid and unpaid volunteers all trained in Outdoor Emergency Care – a certification course in first aid, CPR, and other pre-hospital care and treatment for possible injuries – and are part of a larger international organization, the National Ski Patrol System (NSPS) which includes almost 30,000 patrollers.
Where is the lost and found?
If you lose something while at Ober Gatlinburg please stop by the Guest Services Office located next to the Bear Shop near the entrance to the Wildlife Encounter. If you lose something in the Downtown Aerial Tramway Mall, please check with the Tram Supervisor's Desk, located near the entrance to the Tramway. At the end of every day items are sent to Guest Services on the mountain. Please contact that office at 865-436-5423 ext. 238.
For a lost parent or child please inform the first Ober Gatlinburg or shop employee you encounter. As our facilities are small and self-contained, we will do our utmost to see that you are reunited with your missing family member in an expedient manner.
Where is Guest Services located?
The Guest Services Office is located next to the entrance to the Bear Shop near the Wildlife Encounter (to the right when you exit the Tram). Please feel free to stop by to ask questions, get your season pass made, and/or to offer your comments. Our staff is here to serve our guests and to see to your safety and enjoyment while visiting our facilities.
How do I request a donation?
Ober Gatlinburg receives thousands of complimentary admission requests each year from a wide variety of charitable causes. While we would like to respond positively to each request, unfortunately we are unable to and therefore only consider requests within a certain radius that meets our guidelines.
We support numerous non-profit charities (i.e. United Way, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, etc.) but are unable to expand beyond the local level. Our committee meets at the beginning and middle of each month and reviews all requests based on patronage of our facilities, non-profit status, and location. Requests are limited to one donation per organization within a twelve month period.
Drone Policy
Due to safety and privacy concerns, Ober Gatlinburg Inc. prohibits the operation or use on or above Resort property of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public—including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists—without the prior written authorization from Ober Gatlinburg. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within the area boundaries. This prohibition extends to any devices launched or operated from Resort property, as well as any launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Please contact Jerry Huskey at 865-436-5423 if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any such devices. Any authorized operation of drones on or above Resort property will be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement, as well as those policies separately established by this Resort, which may include certification, training, insurance coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability. Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your access privileges to the Resort, or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscation of any prohibited equipment, and may subject violators to any liability for damages, including, but not limited to, damages for trespass, violations of privacy, and physical injuries to persons and/or property, as well as legal fees.
FAQ'S for SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
When does the area open/close for the season?
We usually open around mid-December and our typical closing date is early March. We open as soon as we have made enough snow to cover most of the trails. The opening and closing dates vary depending on the weather.
Always check our website for the most current slope report.
I have never been skiing or snowboarding before, what should I do?
The best way to learn downhill skiing or snowboarding is to take a lesson from one of our qualified instructors.
- Stop in ticketing and purchase your lift ticket, lesson and rental equipment. You will then proceed to the rental shop to receive your equipment.
- Next, go to the counters to be assigned your equipment.
- Exit the Rental Shop onto the snow and proceed to the Gatlinburg Snowsports Center area located just beyond the Slope Gate.
- Coin lockers are available throughout the lodges to safely store your personal items. If you need assistance, at any time during this process, please do not hesitate to ask any of our employees.
What are the mountain statistics of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area?
Ober Gatlinburg offers 10 ski trails serviced by two quad and one double chairlift which keeps you out of lift lines and on the slopes. When temperatures drop, our snowmaking equipment blankets 100% of our slopes. Slopes are maintained with the latest in snow-grooming equipment to provide a smoother, more consistent surface creating enjoyable skiing conditions.
- SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3300 feet
- BASE ELEVATION: 2700 feet
- VERTICAL DROP: 600 feet
- LONGEST RUN: 5000 feet
- 10 Trails and 1 Terrain Park
- 2 Quad Lifts, 1 Double, 1 Handle tow
What should I wear for skiing, snowboarding or tubing?
The best way to dress for winter is to wear layers. This gives you more flexibility to add or remove layers, depending on the weather and your activity.
Turtleneck shirts, sweaters, long underwear and footless tights work well as under-layers. Wear one pair of socks. Ski boots and snowboard boots have liners. Wear appropriate hats, goggles, gloves, sunglasses, etc. for the weather conditions.
Be sure to wear pants or jacket/shirt with a hole or loop to fasten the lift or tubing ticket such as a zipper pull, button-hole or belt loop.
Do you rent ski clothing?
We do rent snow pants for $12/$30 deposit, ski jackets for $12/$50 deposit, and helmets for $6/$50 deposit. All items are rented on a first-come-first-serve basis.
What size ski/snowboard boots do you have?
Ski boots run childs 6-13 and adult 1-16. Snowboard boots run adult size 1-14.
What is the Skiers Responsibility Code?
Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country, & other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled skiers.
Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others & be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense & personal awareness can help reduce.
Observe the code listed below & share responsibility with others for a great skiing experience.
Your Responsibility Code
- Always stay in control. Be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or aren't visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill & yield to others.
- Always use devices that prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all posted signs & warnings. Keep off closed trails & out of closed areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge & ability to load, ride, & unload safely.
Is there a courtesy ski and snowboard storage area?
Ober Gatlinburg offers complimentary temporary lock-ups of personal ski and snowboard equipment and Ober Gatlinburg snowboard rentals during your ski or snowboard session. The Courtesy Booth is located on the walkway to the Snow Sports School Building. Overnight lock-ups are available for a fee of $5.00 (cash only).
What does ``snow condition`` mean?
Snow condition, or surface condition, refers to the type of snow on the slope-
- Primary Surface: An indication that at least 70% of the slopes are covered with a particular type of snow.
- Secondary Surface: The next most prevalent type of snow on the slopes.
- New Snow: Snow that has fallen within the past 24 hours.
- Powder: Cold, new loose powdery, fluffy or flaky snow.
- Packed Powder: Loose powder snow compacted by mechanical apparatus or by skier traffic which leaves little air space between particles.
- Loose Granular: Loose, sandlike grains of snow usually formed after powder snow thaws, refreezes and crystallizes. May also characterize surface conditions produced by mechanical conditioning of frozen granular or icy surfaces.
- Wet Granular: Loose or frozen granular snow which has become wet and soft from a thaw or rainfall.
- Frozen Granular: Wet or wet granular snow which has frozen forming a solid or crusty textured surface. It can return to loose granular after thawing or being worked by a grooming machine or from the effect of skier traffic.
- Icy: May be created by freezing rain, by rain saturating the snow followed by a freeze, heavy skier traffic, or by ground water seeping into the snow base and freezing.
- Wet Snow: Powder or packed powder snow that has become moist during a thaw or from rainfall, or snow that was moist, heavy and sticky as it fell and clings together when compacted.
- Corn: Large granules, sometimes the size of corn kernels, formed by freeze-thaw cycles typical of spring.
- Groomed: A surface which has been mechanically changed.
- Variable Conditions: A variety of conditions which cannot be accurately described using the usual primary and secondary condition terms. When no single surface type covers at least 70% of skiing terrain, this term may be used.
Ober Gatlinburg ski reports also provide the number of slopes, trails and lifts open, temperatures and weather conditions and amount of machine-made snow and natural snow accumulated. Ski base is given in inches from an average minimum to an average maximum and can vary on some slopes.
Ski reports are posted and updated daily. Temperature and snow conditions are constantly changing due to weather and skier traffic. Please take these factors into consideration.
What is the orange oval and ``Smart Style``?
The orange oval is a symbol, which identifies freestyle terrain on the hill. Check out the sample signage and vocabulary to make sure you're up to speed on the basics. Smart Style is a terrain park safety initiative, which you need to understand in order to use terrain parks safely.
- Freestyle Terrain contains man-made and natural terrain variations.
- Freestyle Terrain changes constantly due to weather and use.
- Inspect Freestyle Terrain before using and throughout the day.
- In jumping and using this terrain, you assume the risk of serious injury.
- Be courteous and respect others.
- One user on a Terrain feature at a time.
- Never jump blindly – use a spotter when necessary. Look Before You Leap!
- It is your responsibility to control your body on the ground and in the air.
- Always clear the landing area quickly.
- Always ride or ski in control and within your ability."
Check terrainparksafety.org for more info and educational videos!
Do you rent snowblades?
No, we do not offer rental snowblades.
May we bring our sleds and use them on your slopes?
Sorry, sleds are not allowed on our slopes.


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Food Enterprise Workshop Finishes
After a successful run of 17 months, The Food Enterprise Workshop has now come to a close. The free introduction to food business workshop, which started at the end of March 2012 helped over 160 people progress their food business ideas with the last workshop finishing on August 30th of this year.
Leicester Market created the Food Enterprise Workshop to facilitate food businesses starting up in the city including new traders at the market and Leicester Food Festivals. After many weeks of hard work securing finance, Leicester Market was granted funding from European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Working Neighbourhoods Fund.
The workshop included a theory day where individuals could learn about key aspects of starting a business such as marketing, business planning, legal requirements and food hygiene in a purpose built unit in the indoor market. Day 2 was the ideas/test trade day, where participants had the chance to sample their food idea and get feedback from the general public in order to conduct market research.
Workshop Manager, Adam Piotrowski said, 'The workshop has had really good response from individuals completing. There seems to be a real lack of support specific to new food businesses locally and this was one of the main reasons we came up with the concept of the workshop.'
The Food Workshop also had the privilege of a visit from none other than Levi Roots, of Reggae Reggae Sauce fame in September of 2012 to give workshop participants a chat about starting up in the food business.
'When Levi Roots came, it was very exciting for the workshop. He was very down to earth and I think that he gave some really useful advice to our new food entrepreneurs including the importance of believing in yourself and your product as well as a strong 5 year business plan,' said Adam Piotrowski.
The workshop certainly satisfied it's goals in terms of helping individuals in food business. Many of the participants that completed the workshop went on the trade at Market Corner and at the various food festivals that take place at Leicester Market. The Summer Food and Drink Festival 2012 saw 3 former participants trading and this number increased subsequently for the next two festivals to 4 and then 8.
One of the indicators of success was how many businesses were created. The project was set a target of 7 businesses created by the ERDF, but it seems The Food Enterprise Workshop has surpassed this.
'My estimate is that we will be able to evidence 10 businesses created as a direct result of the project, so we are really happy with this result,' said Adam Piotrowski.
Shaun Miles, Head of Markets said, 'We are very keen to support new food businesses in Leicester and although the project has sadly come to an end, we are looking to do something similar in the future.'
Please check the Leicester Market Website for any future updates.
The Food Enterprise Workshop
Welcome to the Food Enterprise Workshop Website.
Take a look around - it's full of information about what to expect
from the workshop, our aims and objectives, our background
and most importantly information about how to enrol.
The Food Enterprise Workshop is an exciting new opportunity, and the first of it's kind in the country. It will give you the chance to have a day in the life of a food entrepreneur in a fun and engaging environment.
The Food Enterprise Workshop is designed to help individuals
from Leicester City who are interested in starting their own
food business but need that extra bit of motivational and
business support. No prior experience in food business is necessary, just a passion for food and the ability to prepare and cook your food idea.
The free two day workshop breaks down the key legal requirements of what you must do to start a business and offers access to
free ingredients so you can test your own ideas in a real life
market environment.
We have a professional and dedicated workshop coach housed within a purpose built workshop fully equipped with modern catering facilities located conveniently in Leicester's Indoor Market.
Please click on any of the links for more information,
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TEAM Punta Gorda and Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity are partnered with Comcast for the 13th Comcast Cares Day, the company's signature day of service and the largest single-day corporate volunteer effort. Local Comcast employees and their family and friends will work alongside community volunteers as a part of the "Paint Your Heart Out, Punta Gorda" community improvement initiative to give a much-needed facelift to area homes and the Blanchard House Museum of African American History & Culture. Activities will include painting, repairs and yard work. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all volunteers. The public is invited to join and can sign-up online before the event by visiting www.comcastinthecommunity.com, searching for projects in Punta Gorda and selecting "Paint Your Heart Out, Punta Gorda (PYHO): MORNING SHIFT" or "Paint Your Heart Out, Punta Gorda (PYHO): AFTERNOON SHIFT." For more information, specific instructions on signing up online, or for personalized assistance, please visit the TEAM Punta Gorda website, www.teampuntagorda.org. This year the Company expects more than 80,000 volunteers to participate in over 700 projects across the country and around the globe. To date, more than half a million volunteers have contributed over 3 million volunteer hours since Comcast Cares Day started in 2001.
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For a limited time Republic Wireless is throwing in a free Chromecast with the purchase of a Moto X smartphone. Starting from yesterday, July 22 and running while supplies last, anyone who picks up a white or black 16GB Moto X will get the Google HDMI media device at no cost. The Moto X retails for $299 through Republic Wireless and can be paired with a number of rate plans that start as low as $5 per month.


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Cape Coral, FL- Tropical Storm Lorenzo, swirling well out into the Atlantic and no threat to land has weakened a bit.
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The storm is expected to weaken over the next 48 hours and degenerate to a remnant low on Friday.
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Studying and Exam Taking / Recommended study aids for Patents class?« on: September 13, 2009, 09:34:16 PM »
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Studying and Exam Taking / Recommended study aids for Patents class?« on: September 13, 2009, 09:34:16 PM »
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Studying and Exam Taking / Re: Sample Property Exam Questions« on: April 02, 2009, 08:40:54 PM »
Oops. Just slightly embarrassing.
I googled for "property law essay questions" and
didn't even think to google "property exam."
Not sure what that says about my research abilities.
Or perhaps Westlaw has adversely affected my googling ...
Studying and Exam Taking / Sample Property Exam Questions« on: April 02, 2009, 06:46:59 PM »
Does anyone have any sample Property exam questions that
they'd be willing to share? Or know where I could get some?
I know that exam questions & model answers vary a lot from
professor to professor; I just wanted a general idea of the
types of questions one might see in Property.
I've also ordered a copy of Siegel's Property and will
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Reviews, Visits, and Rankings / Re: Does University of Iowa suck as much as I think it does?« on: March 23, 2008, 06:38:57 PM »
The University of Iowa, generally (not just the law school),
is extremely well known for its writing programs.
The main disadvantage to the law school is that it's
not really close to any major cities.
General Off-Topic Board / Kant Attack Ad« on: March 06, 2008, 08:29:29 AM »
For the philosophy geeks out there ...
Law School Applications / Re: Earliest Date For Next Cycle« on: February 24, 2008, 11:49:08 AM »
Hmm. Interesting.
I think the bottom line though is that the adcomms
generally don't make any decisions before November,
with few exceptions (e.g., Duke, GULC).
So you may get first read ... but you're still competing
against the same group of applicants.
Law School Applications / Re: Earliest Date For Next Cycle« on: February 24, 2008, 11:27:18 AM »
There's no advantage to applying ridiculously early
versus just early.
So long as you apply before the EA deadline, or,
if there is no EA deadline, November 1st, I don't
think it makes much difference.
They probably won't even look at your app before
November 1st anyway. A lot of the adcomms aren't
even around in early fall -- they're off doing
campus visits.
Just get your stuff together by September, and wait
until the schools say they're accepting applications.
Then go ahead and apply.
I'm not saying you should apply in February or March.
I'm just saying that October is probably just as good
as September.
Law School Applications / Re: Accepted TODAY !!« on: February 24, 2008, 10:01:51 AM »
Of NYC schools I'm in with a substantial scholarship at Fordham
What is up with the Fordham hating?
Granted it's not T14, and if you have the opportunity
to go to a T14, you should, but still ...
The "run far away" comment is completely unwarranted.
As for Michigan:
Law School Applications / Re: (urgent) for part time applications,« on: February 03, 2008, 12:51:35 PM »
See, this is the weird thing ...
It doesn't look like an F class visa
would allow you to register for part-time:
... but, as I said, both Rutgers and Seton Hall
have a number of part-time law students who are
foreign nationals.
So there must be a way to do it.
Unless green card holders ("permanent residents") are
considered foreign nationals for LSAC reporting purposes?
Talk to the schools.
Law School Applications / Re: (urgent) for part time applications,« on: February 03, 2008, 12:10:16 PM »
Credited. The schools will know best.
LSAC data shows that 4% of the students
in Rutgers-Newark's part-time program
are foreign nationals. So it's certainly
You still need to figure out (a) what kind
of visa you need, and (b) whether the schools
you are applying to are ok with it.
If you can't get work authorization, then
some schools may want to know why you
are applying part-time, since you won't
be working.
Also, I *believe* that you are not supposed
to indicate an intention to stay in the US
if you are on a temporary visa such as a
student visa. I would think that going to
a US law school indicates an intention to
stay in the US, but that's just me.
You need an expert.
Talk to (1) the admissions office and/or
(2) the international student office at
different schools.
I would suggest Rutgers-Newark or Seton Hall
as the New Jersey schools get the most
international students.


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September 8, 2008
-- Play review --
"No child..." offers realistic view of high school
By Wesley Saxena
Senior Reporter, Youth Journalism International
Kiernan Majerus-Collins
Reporter, Youth Journalism International
Hartford, Conn., U.S.A. – There was a bullet hole in the window, graffiti on the
cinder block walls and a general feeling of misery in the air.
It was another day at the fictional Malcolm X High School in the Bronx, as depicted "No Child…", now showing at TheaterWorks in Hartford.
With its colorful language, "No Child…" excited the audience with the story of poor, black students at the crumbling high school in New York City.
Photo courtesy of TheaterWorks
Scene from "No Child..." production at TheaterWorks in Hartford, Conn., USA
As a group, they were loud, street-smart,
back-talking and trapped.
Jerome, the leader of the group, swore profusely and set the agenda for the class.
Shandrika, the epitome of attitude, said what she wanted, liked and disliked with no volume control.
Then there was Chris, who was outspoken but always had different opinions from the rest of the class. In other words, he was the nerd.
Ms. Kennedy, the principal, was like a drill sergeant. She constantly yelled at the teens to keep them in order, if only for a few minutes.
The main character was Ms. Sun, the namesake of "No Child…" playwright Nilaja Sun.
Ms. Sun was an acting teacher who tried to get the kindly but weak Ms. Tam's class to do a play called "Our Country's Good," which is about English prisoners putting on a play while jailed in Australia.
The school had a variety of lively personalities. But that's not what made "No Child…" a triumph.
The actors played their parts in an unusual way. Each actor – except for Donnetta Lavinia Grays, who played Ms. Sun – played several characters, often one after the other in rapid succession.
Though each actor played multiple roles without a change of costume, they definitely pulled it off, flowing into each of their parts. Anthony Mark Stockard, who played five substantially different personalities, actually made the audience believe he was switching genders.
Nilaja Sun's depiction of teens was spot-on. Even in wealthier suburban schools, there are teens who shout, swear and jump up on tables and chairs, refusing to do any work.
"No Child….." shows how the teachers can have no control over the students who walk all over them, leaving and coming to class when they please. It showed how the principal is usually power-hungry and doesn't give the kids options, just orders them around.
The signs at TheaterWorks promised that the performance would show what's really happening in schools, and even the ending was mostly real, not a Disney ending. But what wasn't real was how the play made it seem like just one teacher could change everything in six weeks.
Even Ms. Sun said, "We have been totally abandoning kids for 30 years." So actually teaching them would take much longer than a month or two and would require many more people.
But hopefully "No Child…" will get people to start helping and believing that it can be done.
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