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While Gov. Andrew Cuomo is focusing on the state's popular wine industry today, western New York's economy as a whole is still not worth toasting.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is doing the legwork when it comes to improving economic conditions in western New York, as is evident by today's planned excursion through Finger Lakes wine country. To be successful, however, he'll need to augment those efforts with some political handiwork in the form of much-needed legislation.
Today's "Governor's Cup Wine Tour" is to see Cuomo and guests tour three wineries. The trip is intended to highlight the state's wine and tourism industries. Too, Cuomo's entourage is to include New York City-area retailers and restaurant reps, helping to get the word out about Finger Lakes wines to the metropolitan market. All to the good.
Such high-profile visits - Cuomo has made dozens to the region this year - bring valuable attention to upstate and its recreational, tourism and manufacturing offerings. Add to them other economy-boosting efforts, both proven (regional economic development councils) and fledgling (Start-Up NY tax breaks), and the governor gets an "A" for effort. But when it comes to results, the grade is still "Incomplete."
As Moody's Investors Service noted in a report last week, the region continues to struggle to retain jobs. The 400 positions being cut at Bausch + Lomb are the most recent example.
To counter such trends, Cuomo and the Legislature need to act on long-sought reforms. New York, for example, remains the only state to retain the Scaffold Law, which puts undue responsibility on contractors and property owners for workplace accidents and injuries. Other regulations require multiple (i.e., more costly) contractors on construction projects. And while the Start-Up program promises welcome tax relief for new businesses locating near college campuses, existing companies continue to labor under some of the highest taxes in the nation.
Keep the cheerleading and new initiatives coming, yes, but to boost the upstate economy, address the concerns of those businesses already here.

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Every Monday, Scott Andrews contributes Officers' Quarters, a column about the ins and outs of guild leadership. He is the author of The Guild Leader's Handbook, available now from No Starch Press.
Raiding addons aren't optional. They're just not. I'm sure that many people will disagree with me in the comments below. However, I firmly believe this. I'll explain more below -- but first, here's the email that has prompted me to take this stand.
Good news/bad news -- I've recently been promoted to co-guild leader. So now I'm in the position of resolving drama. We are a casual, positive training guild that lets people do whatever they want whenever they want. Our guild rules are basically no swearing; no begging; if you want to raid, get Vent. We are currently running ICC-10 and have just started a second ICC-10 and an ICC-25.
The problem is that our Group 1 off tank refuses to get any addons -- not Pally Power, not Deadly Boss Mods, none, zip, zero, zilch, nada. His computer is less than a year old and he is terrified of viruses and won't listen to reason that downloading from sites like Curse is safe -- and yet won't get an authenticator, either.
I soloed two toons to 80 before joining any guild and didn't even know addons existed until after I joined. So I can understand his point of view. However, now I don't know how I got along not knowing when to "run away little girl ... run awaaaaaay." We finally started a website and include links to the suggested general and class-specific addons. Is it common for guild rules to require certain addons for people that want to be part of the raid? He is doing a good job and hasn't caused any more wipes than any of the rest of us. We have several tanks who are frustrated with the other two groups and would love to be part of Group 1. Do we let him continue on, require him to at least get DBM, or give someone else a chance?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Rogue Tank: First, congrats on the promotion!
Before I get into the addon issue, let me talk about the phrase that sent alarm bells ringing in my head: "a casual, positive training guild that lets people do whatever they want." I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but you can't have it both ways like that. You can either be slack and let people do what they want, or you can set expectations and train your players to be good raiders. You can either hope for the best, or you can strive for it.
Training players requires discipline, and part of discipline is obeying rules. In order for people to obey rules, you have to have rules. You actually have a few now, and requiring Vent is a good place to start. However, I suggest adding a few more.
The reason for rules
Rules don't exist for officers to exert their petty and capricious dominance over members (or at least they shouldn't!). They exist so that your raiders can function as a team -- so that everyone knows what's expected and can adapt accordingly. By doing so, you can establish standards that make your players more comfortable with the other members of the team and the effort they're all putting into it. Increased comfort, as an added bonus, means a decrease in drama.
Raid guilds are defined by the amount of effort they require from their members. You can require more or less, but you have to require some. These standards will also make it easier to decide who deserves a spot in Group 1 and who doesn't.
None of this has to be negative in nature. On the contrary, you're enabling your raiders to succeed -- or, I should say, you're enabling your raiders who want to succeed to succeed.
When everyone is on the same page by following these standards, you'll have less conflict among your raiders. Those who can't or won't abide by those standards are not team players -- and they have no place on a team.
Your off tank is one such player. Prior to 4.0.1, for example, Pally Power helped every paladin to buff the raid efficiently and accurately. Pally Power wasn't just convenient for the player who downloaded it -- that addon made life easier for every paladin in the raid, and every paladin who didn't have it was making life harder for everyone else.
Choices send a message
A raiding addon such as Big Wigs or Deadly Boss Mods is a much bigger deal. It may be true that your off tank is able to overcome this self-imposed disability. I'm sure there are many players out there who feel like such addons are just a crutch for the weak-minded or even a form of cheating. If you feel that strongly about it, I suggest you start your own guild where no one uses such things. For the rest of us, these addons are not optional.
Every choice you make sends a message. In a guild like RT's, most people are using the addon. If you choose not to use it, the message you are sending is this: "I'm special and my needs are more important than the raid's needs." Every time you take more damage than you need to, every time you're a bit slow in reacting to an ability or you're slightly out of position because you had to think about what the boss is doing instead of getting an obvious reminder, you are risking a wipe. Therefore, you are breaking my Golden Rule of Raiding (GRR): Don't waste other people's time.
You could react perfectly to every boss ability, every time. That still doesn't make raiding without the addon the right choice. Everyone else is willing to risk a virus in order to help the team succeed. Refusing to do so is not just paranoid or elitist -- it's selfish.
And yes, requiring them is quite common in guilds that raid.
Structure leads to success
What I suggest you do, RT, is come up with a more formal set of rules for raiding in your guild. Announce your rules prior to Cataclysm and make it clear that such rules will be enforced when Cataclysm raiding begins.
Everyone has gotten used to things as they are now, so keep going as you have been in Wrath and 4.0.1. Unless your off tank is making obvious mistakes that an addon could have prevented, there's no reason to jump down his throat about it or replace him.
You can tailor the new rules to be more strict or more lax according to the type of guild you want to run, but you need more structure than you have now. When you announce these rules, explain the reasons for them so that people understand that this is a benefit to the guild as a whole, rather than an attempt to pick on people.
"Everyone does what they want" isn't a concept that works for a functioning team, because realistically what it leads to is this: A few favored and self-important people (like your off tank) get to do what they want and everyone else has to sacrifice and make adjustments for them. Such teams fall apart when those other people can't or won't make those sacrifices and adjustments.
Announcing the rules now will give your players time to adjust and opportunity for people to find a new home if they would rather leave than work together. With the success you'll have in Cataclysm by raiding in a more structured manner, you shouldn't have a problem replacing anyone who quits. Also, you'll be more likely to pick up team-first players instead of selfish players. It's a win/win.
Send Scott your guild-related questions, conundrums, ideas and suggestions at firstname.lastname@example.com. You may find your question the subject of next week's Officers' Quarters!


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I wholeheartedly agree with your four key areas of interest as presented in the last issue of the Community Journal and wish you well in these endeavors. I offer two observations that intertwine both communication and financial stability of the West Clermont school district.
Consider expanding the district parent council to a community council. You will also need the grandparental support on future levies.
While not on your watch, it's time for someone on a senior administrative level to attempt to put an end to the question of and resentment over a past mill rate increase that was accomplished without a levy vote.
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New guy to me.
Spicebush? Not sure yet.
Different than most of the thistles here, this one had a frosted look along the border of the leaves although that seems to have faded.
Found dead in the yard with multiple small puncture wounds. Roughly 3.5' long. Prairie Kingsnake perhaps...Gray Rat?
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Wolves, their recovery, and the status of the keystone predator are often hot topics on Capitol Hill and media outlets in the West. But in the past week, wolves have also been the talk of the town in Hollywood! "The Grey," a film starring Liam Neeson has hackles raised among wildlife advocates in fear that the film's chilling portrayal of wolves can further muddy the already terrible and undeserved reputation that this species is burdened with. The film, opening on January 27th, is an intense adventure thriller about a group of oil rig workers who must fight wolves for their lives in the Alaskan wilderness after their airplane crashes.
In reality, wild wolves are shy and elusive. A person in wolf country has a greater chance of being hit by lightning, dying of a bee sting or being killed in a vehicle collision with a deer than being injured by a wolf.
This being said, wolves still continue to evoke high emotions among the masses and this film could possibly ignite additional fear. A few environmental organizations, including the Wolf Conservation Center, have chosen to recognize the film's momentum as a great platform for education – to diffuse the damaging myths that surround this misunderstood predator.
In the past week, we've really enjoyed discussing wolves with the great folks from NPR's Colin McEnroe Show (listen here), the New York Post, and Sirius Satellite Radio.
If you plan on seeing the film or know someone who intends to do so, the great folks from The National WolfWatcher Coalition created an informative brochure with real facts about wolves. Please feel free to distribute them within your community!
Click on the links to download the brochure's front side and back side.
Several great organizations are asking supporters to boycott "The Grey." To learn more about how you can join this petition, please visit WildEarth Guardians call to action page here.
In the meantime, we can only hope that Hollywood's wolves don't contribute to the many unnatural challenges that wild wolves already face.


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|New Onset LSD Flashback Syndrome Triggered by the Initiation of SSRIs.
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|During the 1960s, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) emerged as a widely popular drug, used by a substantial portion of the adolescent and young adult population. Since Major Depressive Disorder is a common disorder, clinicians will increasingly encounter patients who used LSD in the far distant past and now require treatment with antidepressant agents. We describe such a case in the following report of a patient who experienced a troubling array of unusual side effects, which we postulate to be a new onset LSD flashback syndrome triggered by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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The names of educators from De Pere-area schools who have been nominated for the 2013 Golden Apple Awards appeared in the Dec. 20 edition of the Journal.
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Very interesting and useful articles for educators who are willing to learn more about flipped instruction. I liked the way you introduced the tools pedagogically and technically, like PresentationTube.
Creating videos for flipped learning
Vodcasting, otherwise known as video podcasting ("vod" stands for Video-On-Demand), has been around for a few years, but it's thanks to the recent interest in flipped learning that educators are taking a closer look into the low-expense creation of education videos.
What do you need to make a vodcast?
To begin making your own vodcast, which can be an entire lesson, concept, or explanation of a recent topic, Holden suggests having all software downloaded and beta-tested. This includes screencasting software, editing software (optional), and a place to post your vodcasts (or a place to post the video links).
Screencasting software for iPads includes Replay Note ($4.99), Explain Everything ($2.99), Screenchomp (free), and ShowMe (free). Holden's personal favorite is Explain Everything.
Screencasting software for a laptop or desktop includes Jing (free), Snagit ($29.95 for a single educator license), Screencast-o-matic (free), Camtasia Studio ($179 for a single educator license), Camtasia for Mac ($75 for a single educator license), and aTube Catcher (free). aTube Catcher also exists for Mac.
aTube Catcher is Holden's favorite, he said, because it offers different options other than screencasts.
For example, aTube Catcher "allows users to make screencasts [or] podcasts, download videos from YouTube and other sharing sites, convert video to different formats, and burn videos to DVDs and CDs," said Holden. "You can also use aTube Catcher in conjunction with Prezi."
Make your screencast
Once you've chosen your screencasting software, select your recording area (the optimal area is full screen), select your destination folder (choose your desktop for an easy-to-find location), select the recording device (a microphone), and select the format of the vodcast (WMV for easy posting).
"Once you've chosen your recording setting, hit 'start,' record your video, and hit 'stop' when you're finished. Your icon will pop up on your desktop," Holden instructed.
Holden also published a step-by-step PDF guide on how to use aTube Catcher on edWeb.net's resources page for Tech Tools for the Classroom.
Another great option for presentation is Presentation Tube, which allows educators to make videos, then upload to Presentation Tube or YouTube, allowing educators to share the video link with students.
Educators can also use the basic recorder on their smart phones.
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When Barney Kroger invested $372 (his life savings) to open a grocery store in Cincinnati, he did so with a simple motto: "Be particular. Never sell anything you would not want yourself."
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When George Dayton founded Dayton Dry Goods Company in 1902, he did so based on the belief in the "higher ground of stewardship." His store, which eventually became Target Corporation, was known for dependable merchandise, fair business practices, and a generous spirit of giving—traits today's Target stands for as well.
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As Macy's entered fiscal 2011, it developed four primary strategies it believes will propel sales. The first is My Macy's Localization, which was piloted in 2009 and rolled out nationally in mid-2009. The concept is based on tailoring the merchandising assortment and shopping experience in each Macy's location to the customers who shop there.
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From its start as a small dry-goods store in Wyoming to its national presence today, this retailer has maintained its commitment to serving its customers well.
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A history of success didn't stop this company from finding new ways to meet customer needs. What do you get when you combine quality products at affordable price points? Rick Dreiling would say you'd get an experience much like the one his company had these past three years. As a chairman and the CEO of retail giant Dollar General, Dreiling saw the company through a time of transition and significant growth. And as the company moves into its 72nd year of business, it's proving that a little innovation can go a long way.
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The world's largest convenience operator put the power in the hands of its consumers and found new ways to re-energize its retail presence. In early 2006, 7-Eleven flipped its pyramid. Despite decades of history, a global presence, and strong proprietary brands referenced in movies, TV shows, and late-night talk shows, a new management team led by President and CEO Joe DePinto realized that to remain top of mind to consumers, the focus of the corporation needed to change.
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A single Zales Jewelers store opened in 1924 has evolved over the years to six retail brands and approximately 1,900 stores by staying true to its original vision: provide customers with quality merchandise at the lowest possible price.
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After being ranked in Corporate Responsibility as one of the 30 least transparent companies in America for corporate responsibility, Abercrombie & Fitch responded by talking about the November 2009 launch of its A&F Cares website to illustrate its commitment to international human and labor rights and its focus on human rights, labor rights, and workplace safety.
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Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. (AP) -- An Admiral currently
serving with U.S. forces-Iraq has been named to a new post at
Peterson Air Force Base. The Navy said Wednesday that Rear Adm. Thomas H. Bond Jr. will be Director for Command and Control Systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command. He will also be Director of Architectures and Integration for the U.S. Northern Command.
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Affleck marriesBen Affleck has married pregnant girlfriend Jennifer Garner in a secret Caribbean beach ceremony.
The smitten Hollywood couple, who first met on the set of the movie 'Daredevil', tied the knot at sunset on Wednesday (29.06.05) on the Turks and Caicos islands.
The newlyweds' publicists issued a statement confirming: "They're married and expecting their first child."
Following the low key wedding, which was attended by family and close friends, Ben and Jennifer spent their wedding night in a £1,000-a-night beachside villa on the tropical island of Parrot Cay.
The couple got engaged in April but tried to keep their wedding plans secret because Ben did not want a re-run of the media frenzy that surrounded his doomed engagement to Jennifer Lopez.
Shortly after he started dating Garner, Ben said: "I'm certainly not going to talk about who I am or am not dating. I speak on behalf of a beleaguered America: This is enough."
The sexy pair first sparked rumours of romance in August last year when Ben visited Jennifer - who had just broken up from her 'Alias' co-star Michael Vartan - on the Canadian set of her movie, 'Elektra'
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L. Idolazzi1, G. Bagnato2, G. Bianchi3, M. Caminiti4, F.P. Cantatore5, A. Del Puente6, B. Frediani7, A. Iagnocco8, M. Muratore9, M.L. Sorgi8, S. Adami1, M. Rossini1, Vitamin D in Rheumatoid Arthritis (VITAR) Study Group. 1University, Verona; 2University, Messina; 3Ospedale La Colletta, Arenzano; 4Az. Ospedaliera ''Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli'', Reggio Calabria; 5University, Foggia; 6University Federico II, Napoli; 7University, Siena; 8University La Sapienza, Roma; 9Ospedale, Lecce, Italy
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is quite common among elderly individuals and it is associated with musculoskeletal symptoms. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), its deficiency may be associated with increased disease activity and disability.
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and determinants of vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism and to study the association of vitamin D deficiency with disease activity and disability in RA.
Methods: We studied 1191 consecutive RA patients (85% women) from 22 Italian rheumatology centres. Together with parameters of disease activity, calcium intake, mean summer sun exposure time (sun exposure) and bone mineral density, in all patients the serum levels 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and serum parathyroid hormone were measured in a centralized laboratory.
Results: Fifty five% of the patients were not taking vitamin D supplements. The proportion of patients with 25(OH)D level <20 ng/ml was 52% in the subjects not on vitamin D supplements and in one third of those supplemented.
In non-supplemented patients 25(OH)D levels were significantly correlated with Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index, Mobility Activities of daily living score, and number of swollen joints. Significantly lower 25(OH)D values were found in patients not on disease remission or poorly responding to treatment, with the highest Steinbrocker functional state, and on treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drug or anti-TNFα agents. Good predictors of 25(OH)D values (p>0.000) were body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) and sun exposure.
The patients with the worse indices of disease activity were spending significantly less time at sunshine. The association between disease activity scores and 25(OH)D levels remained statistically significant also for 25(OH)D levels adjusted for both sun exposure and BMI.
Conclusion: In RA patients, disease activity scores are inversely related with 25(OH)D levels, and these relationships remained statistically significant even when the 25(OH)D values are adjusted for the known risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. The causality (low 25(OH)D levels being responsible of worse disease activity) of these associations must be confirmed by longitudinal studies by examining the clinical response to large vitamin D supplements.
Disclosure of Interest: None declared
Citation: Ann Rheum Dis 2010;69(Suppl3):516
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The following people have been arrested by St. Landry Parish law enforcement agencies:
St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
? Joseph Kenneth Major, 45, 256 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Opelousas, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
? Joshua Martin Vincent, 22, 200 Oakwood Lane, Pineville, second-offense driving while intoxicated and improper stopping in roadway.
? Jeremy Menard, 33, 149 Arthur-Daigle Loop, Church Point, theft.
? Hydi Renee Guillory, 28, 359 MacArthur Drive, Sunset, remaining after being forbidden, simple battery and simple criminal damage to property.
? Belenda Ann Fontenot, 48, 4315 Lake Charles St., Oberlin, remaining after being forbidden and resisting arrest.
? Omri Scott Colomb, 32, 584 Mills Road, Sunset, remaining after being forbidden.
? Douglass Ray Marks Jr., 43, 104 Derneville Road, Arnaudville, criminal trespassing.
? Amber Lisanne Callahan, 43, 7310 Joe Viator Road, New Iberia, second-offense driving while intoxicated, driving under suspension and improper lane usage.
? Dennis Lee Ledoux, 41, 267 Fontenot Road, Opelousas, aggravated second-degree battery, possession of schedule II drugs with intent to distribute, possession of schedule IV drugs and two counts of possession of schedule II drugs.
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? Mecca Ford, 27, 525 E. Bellevue St., Opelousas, simple criminal damage to property.
? Terrence Locks, 23, 729 Augustus St., Opelousas, expired vehicle inspection sticker and resisting an officer by flight.
? John A. Fontenot, 19, 504 Narrow St., Opelousas, possession with intent to distribute schedule IV drugs and possession of schedule I drugs.
? Juan Darjean, 35, 527 Phillip St., Opelousas, domestic abuse battery.
? Ross Smithey, 19, 404 Jess Bergeron Road, Opelousas, improper roadway use, resisting an officer by violence, battery on a police officer, no proof of liability insurance, no vehicle registration and three counts of resisting an officer.
? Dennis Ledoux, 41, 267 Fontenot Road, Opelousas, aggravated second-degree battery.
? Michael Tyler, 54, 513 E. Leonard St., Opelousas, unauthorized entry of a place of business.
? John Tyler, 44, 813 St. Cyr St., Opelousas, aggravated battery.
? Derrick Comeaux, 32, 1521 George Drive, Opelousas, domestic abuse battery.
? John Raborn, 27, 145 Destin Drive, Lafayette, domestic abuse battery.
Eunice Police Department
? Nichole Fuselier, 19, 1450 W. Dudley St. Eunice, domestic abuse battery.
? David Frank, 52, 110 W. Park St., Lot 9, Eunice, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.
? India Mayne, 19, 821 S. Beulah St., Eunice, two bench warrants.
? Corey J. Pitre, 23, 741 Lewis St., Eunice, two bench warrants.
? Daniel Gaspard, 44, 713 Tate St., Eunice, bench warrant.
? Heather Perkins, 25, 1459 Jacob Road, Eunice, bench warrant.
? Kenneth Cart, 54, 256 Acadia St., Eunice, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.
? Mickey Valerie, 51, 251 E. Magnolia Ave., Eunice, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and remaining after being forbidden.


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I know the airplane restrooms are small and cramped, but come on now. I wouldn't exactly be to peppy to have some random stranger wanking and cumming next to me. Ick.
Today in People-Are-Awful News, a man was arrested because he "masturbated to the point of ejaculation" while flying on a commercial airplane.
According to The Smoking Gun, 25-year-old Kyle Pearce was flying from Spokane to Denver when he thought it was a good idea to get out his dick and begin wanking. He apparently made no effort to hide this from his fellow passengers, several of whom noticed something was amiss. Said an eighteen-year-old woman seated next to him,
I sat next to a man on a plane who was masterbating [sic]. I heard a noise and looked over and saw his penis. He ejaculated & got some on the seat. Then he went to the bathroom for a long time.A young man seated behind him added,
My friend Zach turned to me and said, That man is masturbating' and in disbelief, I looked and saw his penis and he was. I hit him with my book in the arm, which caused him to stop and leave to the bathroom.Pearce's previous offenses include extreme bro-ness he lists his interests on MySpace as "bull riding, music, movies, extreme sports, girls, dirt bikes,and partying" and he likes to pose with beer cans. It's unclear whether he is a dickflashing aficionado or just really dumb (and gross), but whatever the case, he could receive up to 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Meanwhile, we've learned that books are valuable tools for airborne vigilante justice. Take that, Kindle.
Guy Arrested For "Masturbating To Ejaculation" On Airplane
All of God's children are not beautiful. Most of God's children are, in fact, barely presentable.
If I wanted the government in my womb I'd fuck a Senator
I know the airplane restrooms are small and cramped, but come on now. I wouldn't exactly be to peppy to have some random stranger wanking and cumming next to me. Ick.
What a sick puppy.
FUCK YOU AND GIVE ME MY GODDAMN VENTI TWO PUMP LIGHT WHIP MOCHA YOU COCKSUCKING WHORE BEFORE I PUNCH YOU IN THE MOUTH. I just get unpleasant in my car. - Deej
Healthy is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.
When your daughter plays "House," she pretends to be an annoying doctor with a pill-addiction and a limp.
Fat Jesus "Thanks alot, Bin Laden".
Kill him.
Kill her.
Kill It.
Kill everything... that IS the solution!
┌П┐(_)┌П┐twitchy molests my signature!
Where are the air marshals when you need them?
Couldn't he have at least gone to the bathroom and done his deed?
I sat next to a man on a plane who was masterbating
If he was next to me i would poured my coffee on it..
Too bad someone didn't have a really sharp instrument to thwack it off with and save the gene pool. Dirty,nasty fucker.
im surprised this doesn't happen more often actually
I think it was Leno last night who mentioned this incident and referred to it as a "high jacking".
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Laugh Uncontrollably. And never regret ANYTHING that makes you smile.
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St. Paul residents handily backed a request to pitch in extra for their public schools.
In early unofficial results of the Tuesday, Nov. 6, referendum, more than 61 percent of voters supported the district plea for $821 per pupil over eight years -- the same comfortable margin St. Paul's previous levy request enjoyed in 2006.
Of the total per-pupil amount, $646 is a renewal of the expiring 2006 levy that brings in $30 million a year. The remainder will yield an additional $9 million a year for a new technology plan.
St. Paul district leaders took a chance -- and drew criticism -- in combining the renewal and increase on the ballot rather than letting voters weigh in on each separately. Their decision has paid off.
"This is an honor for all of us in the school district but also a great challenge because we have to deliver," said Superintendent Valeria Silva.
The levy will trigger a $63 a year tax increase for the owner of a $149,000 home, the median value in the district.
In the run-up to the election, district officials stressed they rely heavily on revenue from the existing levy. It funds all-day kindergarten and other programs for young learners, smaller elementary class sizes, high school math and science offerings, special education and more.
The additional $9 million will pay for a plan of harnessing technology to engage students. This past summer, school board member Keith Hardy alone voted against the increase as he called on the district to provide more details and data to back up the plan.
Silva said Tuesday she will convene a steering committee in coming weeks to upgrade a "framework" the district has into "a very strong plan for the next eight years."
A "vote yes" committee dominated by district staff doubling as volunteers ran a well-organized campaign, raising about $135,000.
The referendum also inspired the first organized opposition to a district levy request in more than a decade. Greg Copeland, the opposition group's leader, criticized the district for tying the hands of residents who supported the renewal but rejected an increase amid a sluggish local economy. He called the threatened loss of 364 teacher jobs "a scare tactic."
But Jean O'Connell, school board chair, said the district added to its track record of passing such requests by talking specifics: "Voters in St. Paul trust the schools to do the right thing for kids."
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Luxoft partners with Harman for infotainment
May 24, 2011 by John Day
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Luxoft said it is working with Harman International to conceive, design and develop automotive infotainment systems.
Luxoft has been involved in the maintenance of Harman's current products, as well as the development of future products and platforms that are critical to meeting evolving consumer demands. Luxoft has dedicated more than 300 development experts, based mainly in its Ukraine Development Center, to work with Harman to meet its aggressive infotainment development goals.
Luxoft introduces smart dashboard software platform, dynamic POI manager
June 10, 2010 by John Day
Filed under News, Product News
Luxoft has introduced LUXdash, a software platform intended to speed development of ergonomic, intuitive, multi-functional instrument clusters with potential to eliminate the need for disparate devices that can distract a driver's attention.
At Telematics Detroit 2010, Luxoft also introduced a Dynamic Points of Interest (DPOI) manager system, which it described as an interactive navigation software platform that combines social network-like online technologies and location-based services (LBS).
Luxoft's LUXdash, a "smart" dashboard. replaces traditional analog dashboards with LCD screens that display standard indicators and instruments as well as mode-specific vehicle information and infotainment controls. The solution combines dashboard and infotainment functions in one location, and it can be integrated into a wide range of cars and motorcycles.


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Replacing Rehnquist before O'Connor makes matters tougher on the Bush administration and guarantees a showdown with liberal interest groups.
12:00 AM, Sep 8, 2005 • By JOHN HINDERAKER
A FEW MONTHS AGO, most observers expected Chief Justice William Rehnquist's failing health to trigger President Bush's first Supreme Court nomination. But Rehnquist hung on, to the surprise of many, and it was Sandra Day O'Connor whose resignation brought about the first vacancy on the Court since 1994. If that seems like a long time, it is: never before in American history have so many years elapsed between vacancies on the Supreme Court. President Bush nominated Judge John Roberts to replace O'Connor, and over the ensuing weeks, the Democrats and their allies in the press have subjected Roberts to a microscopic examination--which has failed to turn up anything of note.
Justice Rehnquist's death on Sunday presented President Bush with a new problem, which he promptly resolved by naming Roberts to succeed Rehnquist as Chief Justice. This means that Justice O'Connor will stay on the Court for the time being, and a new nominee will be selected to fill her position when she resigns following Judge Roberts's expected confirmation.
This change, though subtle, could represent a lucky break for the Democrats. Substituting Roberts for O'Connor would have been a significant upgrade, from a conservative point of view. Replacing Rehnquist with Roberts, on the other hand, is good to the extent that it likely represents another 30 years of conservative service on the court, but it will not effect a short-term change in the balance of power. In that sense, the key appointment has always been O'Connor's successor. And for that appointment, Roberts had turned out to be an inspired choice. The Senate Democrats and their supporters badly wanted to block the rightward shift that would be implicit in the replacement of O'Connor with a conservative. But Roberts proved to be an immensely circumspect figure. In 50 years, he seems to have said or done almost nothing controversial, while nevertheless establishing his reputation as a solid conservative. In personal, professional, and ideological terms, Roberts appears bullet-proof, and Democrats had more or less resigned themselves to being unable to block his succession to O'Connor's prized "swing" seat.
Now, the Democrats have been granted a reprieve. They can let Roberts go through with only token opposition, knowing that the philosophical composition of the Court will not change significantly, and concentrate their fire on Bush's second nominee, who will fill the critical seat being vacated by Justice O'Connor. One question, from a conservative point of view, will be whether President Bush can find another nominee who is both as solidly conservative and as non-controversial as John Roberts. Unfortunately, it is not obvious that he can.
Judge Michael Luttig of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals is regarded by many as a philosophical twin of Judge Roberts, and as far as I know his record is equally spotless. But he has served on the Court of Appeals for 14 years, and, unlike Roberts, has authored any number of opinions that could serve as grist for the liberal mill. Michael McConnell is generally recognized as the country's leading expert on religion and the Constitution and he was recently confirmed to a position on the Tenth Circuit without drawing a Democratic filibuster. But, while McConnell hasn't authored many opinions, he has spent most of his professional life as a law professor, which means that he has written prolifically. And liberals won't have to look far for ammunition; McConnell's 1998 article in the Wall Street Journal, "Roe v. Wade at 25: Still Illegitimate", could hardly be more incendiary, from their perspective.
None of the other solidly conservative candidates appears any less likely to engender controversy. So President Bush faces a choice: he can either nominate another conservative and trigger the most bitter confirmation battle since Robert Bork, or he can bow to pressure from the Democrats and the media and appoint a moderate, thereby forgoing, perhaps forever, his opportunity to move the Court in a conservative direction.
Pressure to appoint a centrist will undoubtedly be fierce. Indeed, such pressure is already beginning, even though the Senate has not yet begun to consider Roberts's nomination. Senator Dick Durbin said this week that he wants to know who the second nominee will be before he votes on Judge Roberts. Arlen Specter added, unhelpfully, that O'Connor's replacement should be a woman. It seems unlikely that the senator has Janice Rogers Brown in mind.


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'Disappointment' Expressed Over Study's Sinclair Bridge Omission
An almost-completed study on Highway 3 improvements over the next 20 years is being criticized for what it lacks rather than what it contains.
While it calls for eight lanes between Gorst and Bremerton, the Bremerton Economic Development Study does not include the idea of a bridge or causeway across Sinclair Inlet. Nor does it consider reversible car pool or transit lanes between Gorst and Bremerton, among the points made this week by local leaders who got a look at the study.
And some said they fear making Highway 3 safer doesn't stand out enough in the study. The portion of the highway between Bremerton National Airport and Shelton is considered among the most dangerous roadways in the state, on a par with the infamous Highway 2 in Snohomish County.
What's more, the study doesn't adequately address improvements to roads leading to the emerging South Kitsap Industrial Area, which was an original intent of the study, one leader said.
"I'm really disappointed," Port of Bremerton Commissioner Bill Mahan said this week when state transportation planners unveiled the $675,500 Bremerton Economic Development Study.
"Did you guys look at a bridge across Sinclair Inlet at all?" he asked.
Eight lanes between Gorst and Bremerton would mean blasting away at solid rock on the uplands side to widen the highway from 80 feet to 128 feet, according to Chris Picard, a state transportation planning manager. No cost was included.
Mahan was unconvinced eight lanes would solve aggravating backups that occur almost every afternoon when the shipyard lets out.
"Certainly a toll bridge would be more financially feasible than eight lanes you think you're going to build in Gorst," he said.
The idea of a bridge to straighten out the Gorst curve has been kicked around for decades. Picard thinks cost and environmental hurdles would likely kill the bridge idea.
"On the surface, my personal opinion is that that's an infeasible proposition," he said.
A bridge or causeway would have been nice to include in the study, agreed Kitsap County Commissioner Josh Brown. But so would alternatives to eight lanes that would be much less expensive, like reversible car pool and transit lanes, he said.
More park-and-rides in Port Orchard, Bremerton and Silverdale, coupled with reversible lanes, could go a long way toward solving the mess, he said.
The study also calls for the widening of Highway 3 from two lanes to four lanes between the airport and Sunnyslope, and to six lanes between Sunnyslope and Gorst. It would remain two lanes between the airport and the Belfair bypass, according to the study's plan, and alternate between two and four lanes beyond that to Shelton with improved shoulders and intersections.
Cary Bozeman, chief executive officer for the port, called driving on Highway 3 "scary."
"There are a lot of big vehicles going at a high rate of speed," he said.
The portion of Highway 3 between the airport and Shelton is considered to be one of the most dangerous in the state, said Picard.
Between 2004 and the first quarter of 2009, 11 fatalities took place on that stretch. The most common cause of fatal collisions was speeding, followed closely by drunken driving and crossing the centerline, according to the Department of Transportation.
During that same time, there were 536 persons injuries, 57 of them seriously.
Brown said there's a lot of attention toward improving Highway 2, but some of that has to be directed here, for a highway that's just as treacherous.
The study went together after input from business and government leaders. It contains 28 short-term and 17 long-term projects.
None are funded, but the study is meant to be a tool for lawmakers to use to fight for funding. Leaders agree the smaller projects, like intersection improvements, have a better chance of getting built over big projects like eight lanes at Gorst.
It is expected to be finalized in coming months.
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Test drive a new Ram truck between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Marshfield High School and Ram Truck Brand will donate $20 to Marshfield Tiger Athletes.
Meet in the high school commons area. Volunteers from V&H Automotive Inc. will be on hand to assist with the test drives. Anyone with a valid driver's license, age 18 and older, can drive for a donation. Participants must drive and complete a brief survey about their experience to qualify for a donation. Passengers do not qualify for a donation. One donation is permitted per participant.


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Our naivete would soon force me to make a decision that would tip the balance of the campaign.
In our naivete, we sometimes go rushing in where angels fear to tread.
Charges of naivete, cluelessness, and "nonsense demagoguery" were hurled back and forth.
At times the optimism bordered on naivete, suggesting possible conflicts down the road.
The program began to teeter under the weight of its own outsized expectations, questionable staffing decisions, and naivete.
Aladdin, talking eagerly and with the naivete of a child, wondered why he had never liked this man so much before.
But there was a sort of freshness and naivete and youthfulness about her which made him use that adjective.
What had been naivete and tremulous sweetness at twenty, was now conscious strength and patience.
In Mr. Collins we see much of the naivete of Suett and Blisset.
But her naivete amused her husband, who devised all sorts of pleasures for her entertainment.
1670s, from French naïveté, from Old French naiveté "genuineness, authenticity," literally "native disposition" (see naive). Englished form naivety is attested from 1708.


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Ham and Butter Bean Soup
Published March 8, 2013 | Written by The Healthline Editorial Team
In most parts of the country butter beans and lima beans are one and the same. However, you may have some difficulty finding the dried variety labeled as butter beans. If you can't find either, almost any variety of dried white beans will work nicely.
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- 1 lb. dry lima beans
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 lb. lean ham, diced
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 4 cups water
Step by Step:
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, bring 4 cups of water and lima beans to a boil over high heat. Boil 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse in a colander.
- Spray Dutch oven with vegetable cooking spray, add ham, and cook over medium-high heat until ham is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove ham and add carrots, onion, and celery. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add drained lima beans, stock, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered, for about 90 minutes or until beans are tender. Add reserved ham and serve immediately.


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The Hanover Jaycees will hold the annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, Oct. 31, with a rain date of Monday, Nov. 4.
Trick or Treat Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the borough of Hanover. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to turn on their front porch lights. Parents are urged to join trick-or-treaters with flashlights and motorists are advised to drive with extra caution.
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|A comparative study of breastfeeding during pregnancy: impact on maternal and newborn outcomes.
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|BACKGROUND: Despite widespread cultural vilification, lactation-pregnancy overlap remains common. Its actual adverse effects remain uncertain.
PURPOSE: This study compared rates of success in reaching full-term delivery and newborn birth weights between two groups of multiparous pregnant women: those who breast-fed during pregnancy and those who did not.
METHODS: This was a comparative study conducted over 9 months, which examined two groups of women in the maternity units of two hospitals in Birjand, Iran. The first group comprised 80 women who breast-fed for 30 days or more during pregnancy; the second group comprised 240 women who did not. The two groups had similar distributions in terms of maternal age, parity, medical/midwifery problems, and nutritional changes during pregnancy. Two trained nurses used a self-developed questionnaire to collect data.
RESULTS: Results found no significant difference in full-term or non-full-term births rates and mean newborn birth weight between the two groups. We further found no significant difference between full-term or non-full-term births and mean newborn birth weight for those who continued and discontinued breastfeeding during pregnancy in the overlap group.
CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Results suggest that breastfeeding during normal pregnancy does not increase chance of untoward maternal and newborn outcomes. Nurses and midwives should give expectant mothers appropriate evidence-based guidance and focus attention on promoting proper nutritional intake based on lactation status during pregnancy.
|Farah Madarshahian; Mohsen Hassanabadi
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I don't want to say that I hate Applebee's, but why would anyone ever eat there? I first ate there a few years ago when I worked in an office across the street from one and everyone also seemed to want to eat there because of the convenience. I didn't really enjoying the food I got there, but it wasn't bad enough to stop going every once in a while with my co-workers. Then came the other day when it was decided after watching a movie and wanting to eat somewhere but not have to wait, to go to Applebee's. It should have been a hint that there was no wait when all the other restaurants were packed.
The food was by far some of the worst tasting food I have ever eaten. My boyfriend ordered steak which wasn't a smart move since it is commonsense that it probably wouldn't taste good at a place like this. He did anyways and was severely disappointed. He said the potatoes weren't too bad and the veggies were fine.
I had the ribs and I don't know how to describe why I didn't like it other than it was just terrible. The fries too. Cole slaw was surprisingly okay.
We started with the mozzarella sticks which also weren't good either. I don't know exactly how you mess that up.
All the food was lukewarm and tasted like leftovers they attempted to warm up but didn't feel compelled to fully do so. The service was horrific too. Dirty plates were left on the table the entire meal and the waitress never bothered to check in on us.
Please just do yourself a favor and avoid this chain or at least this location.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
12719 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323


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City planners said no Monday night to an annexation that would have added 23 acres into city limits.
But growth is coming, despite the protests of some La Huerta residents, warned members of the Carlsbad Planning and Zoning Commission. The annexation request will next be heard by the Carlsbad City Council, which can take the commission's recommendation or override it.
Former city councilwoman Louise Tracy asked commissioners for a recommendation of approval for the annexation of the property that is in a family trust. But her neighbors strongly oppose the proposal and voiced their concerns at Monday's planning and zoning meeting. The land in question is located on North Guadalupe Street between Vineyard Lane and West Cherry Lane.
Tracy also sought a recommendation for approval for a zoning change from rural residential to residential 1, which was also denied. John Knott, planning and zoning commission chairman, told Tracy that although the commission will make its recommendation to the city council to deny her request, the council has been known to discard a recommendation and rule in favor of the applicant.
Tracy told the commission and her neighbors that, although the land will be put on the market, her family is not in the estate development business. She said her request for annexation and zoning change is for estate planning purposes. She said the land was put on the market, but later taken off.
Annexation and rezoning would make it easier to sell the land to a potential developer when it is put back on the market, she added.
Tracy said she has been the manager of the family trust, but can no longer manage the land because of health reasons. Her siblings have agreed to sell their portions, and the proceeds from her portion will allow her to eventually move closer family in Texas.
She explained that her family home and the four acres it sits on is in the city limits.
However, the remaining acreage is agricultural land and falls outside the city limits.


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2012 March of Dimes - March for Babies
2012 March of Dimes - March for Babies
This event will be at Mahoney State Park for the 3 mile walk on April 29th. March of Dimes is raising awareness for the fight to help improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. More details online at www.marchforbabies.org.
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Forum roundup: Verizon vs. AT&T for iPhone 5
updated 12:04 pm EDT, Fri September 28, 2012
Whose better, Verizon vs. AT&T for iPhone 5
If planning on getting the iPhone 5, but not sure what carrier to go with, look no further than this thread which discusses the difference between AT&T and Verizon today in the MacNN forums. One Fresh-Faced Recruit is asking if there is a way to use an iMac as a monitor for a PC, read more here.
The Godfather makes some interesting points about the new iPod touch in the thread titled "don't bother with the iPod touch", read more here. Yesterday Andrej had some questions about apps taking a little too long to open, and the computer taking a little too long to shut down in this thread. One Mac Enthusiast was looking to install OS X to a partition on a system running 9.0.4 and has turned to the forums for some advice.


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The presence of Korea Republic made this one of the most eagerly awaited of groups. Although anxious to please the fans, the home favourites lacked composure in the final third and had to watch as Latin American duo Peru and Costa Rica took the Group A honours. For their part, bottom-placed Togo failed to translate the obvious ability of their players into convincing team performances.
The final standings
1. Peru, 7 pts
2. Costa Rica, 4
3. Korea Republic, 3
4. Togo, 2
What's next
Peru - Tajikistan, Suwon, Wednesday 29 August, 20:00 (local time)
Costa Rica - Argentina, Goyang, Thursday 30 August, 17:00 (local time)
The tale of the teams
Peru: The Incas were unquestionably the revelations of the group. Basing their gameplan on defensive solidity (no goals conceded in three games), the prodigious talents of Reimond Manco and the goalscoring instinct of Carlos Bazalar, the side coached by Juan Jose Ore revealed an uncanny knack for striking at just the right time. The last-minute victory against Costa Rica ensured they would go through as group winners, much to the joy of the people back home, who are starting to smile a little again following the huge earthquake that rocked the country just before the tournament began.
Costa Rica: Just as they did at Peru 2005, the Central Americans pitched up in the Far East with a well-prepared unit able to outrun tiring opponents in the closing stages of games. It was that superior fitness that helped them secure a point late on against Togo, and put two past the hosts in the dying moments of their meeting, goals that secured their place in the knockout phase. It was somewhat ironic, then, that a last-minute strike should deny them top spot when they faced off with Peru in their final game, although that seemed more a case of tired minds than aching legs.
Korea Republic: The home side failed to meet the expectations of the fans who turned up en masse to cheer them on. With their high-tempo, direct approach, the Koreans dictated the pace in their first two games but were undone by some alarmingly wayward finishing. The goals finally came in their last game against Togo, but unfortunately for them, a 2-1 win was not enough to take them into the last 16.
Togo: Few sides as talented as Togo have exited tournaments with such little reward for their efforts. The Togolese possessed some of the group's most talented performers in their ranks, but a lack of teamwork denied them the opportunity to progress further. Another shortcoming was their inability to protect the early leads they established against Costa Rica and Korea Republic, a failing that was to cost them dear.
Moments to savour
• The amazing goal that helped Peru dispose of Korea Republic. Carlos Bazalar's diving header struck the post and rebounded back to the prostrate striker, who nodded into the empty net.
• The celebrations of the Peruvian players' after defeating the hosts, joyous scenes no doubt inspired by their promise to give the country a lift in the wake of the earthquake.
• The masses of fans who gathered at Suwon Sports Complex to see cheer the home favourites on. Their vociferous support was all in vain, however, with Korea Republic slumping to defeat in both games.
• Costa Rica's second goal against the tournament hosts, a perfect example of how to execute a counterattack.
• Reimond Manco's darting runs, Eder Hermoza's flying saves, Mani Sapoul's exciting talent, Yoon Bitgaram's silky skills, Marcos Urena's searing pace and the attributes of all the players who made this the tightest group of the competition.
The numbers game
With only nine goals in six games, an average of 1.5 per match, Group A was the lowest-scoring pool of the six. And while they are the only side in the tournament yet to concede a goal, group winners Peru have also scored the fewest goals of the 16 qualifiers; two in all, both of them scored by Carlos Bazalar.
The closing remarks
"I'm absolutely delighted we finished top in such a tight group. The boys put in a lot of effort to give the people of Peru something to smile about after the terrible earthquake that hit the country. I'm very proud of them and of all the people who have supported us on our way here. The hardest part starts now though, and we can't afford to ease off," Juan Jose Ore, Peru coach.


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I have a route planned on the southwest side of Mount Jefferson that is about 30 miles. A portion of it follows the PCT. I plan on doing it at theBeginning of August. I was wondering if anyone has any exp./ knowledgewith this area.
Edited by diggity on 04/06/2012 20:57:56 MDT.
Grannyhiker and Retired Jerry in 3... 2...
Would you believe that Mt. Jeff is one of the places I haven't been yet? Try posting on http://www.portlandhikers.org/ Also search their trip reports (their search function is pretty good, IMHO). Jerry hangs out there, too!
Jefferson Park, on the north side of the mountain, is one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. It is also heavily used by day-hikers b/c it's relatively easy to get to from the I-5 corridor. But, you won't be disappointed. Where are you starting your hike?@Chris: classic. Good comic timing . . .
Edited by saparisor on 03/03/2011 21:12:08 MST.
Seth, I was planning on starting at pamelia lake TH and taking the hunts creek trail south. From there take the lake of the wood trail to the swallow lake trail which meets up with the PCT just past South Cinder Peak. Once at the PCT I'd head north which would take me back to the hunts creek trail and Pamelia Lake. I plan on doing it as an overnighter, we'll see. So would a NW Forest Pass Work or would I need a heavy use permit?
Yes, you need a special permit from the Detroit Ranger Station to go in via Pamelia Lake, in addition to your NW Forest Pass for parking. That's one reason I haven't been there. Jefferson Park, though, still doesn't require a permit, so I don't have any excuse!
Edited by hikinggranny on 03/03/2011 21:22:31 MST.
Thanks for the info Mary. I'll have to check out Portland hikers.
Now Chris' post makes sense! Took a little while to set in
Chris Morgan! HA HAcalled that!
Haven't seen Jerry here, yet!
Still waiting for Jerry... Something must be wrong, or maybe he's snowshoeing more laps around Mt. Hood ;)
Hey Mary, Isn't that you can't go around Jefferson cause of Warm Springs? I don't know much about Jefferson
Edited by diggity on 04/06/2012 20:58:26 MDT.
My Green Trails map has all the trails ending at the Warm Springs border around Jefferson, but I know you can access Breitenbush lake, which is north, on Warm Springs land, so maybe the reservation just has prohibited trails around the mountain, or elected not to build them.
where am I???I've gone from Pamelia Trailhead up to Shale Lake, but it was maybe 8 years ago, nice areaKeep thinking about doing some more in that area, so many nice areas around hereyeah, post something at portlandhikers.orgNorth of Jefferson is supposed to be nice - Jefferson Park - but I don't remember every being thereI've been to Three Sisters several times recently, I can't imagine a better place, ask me about that
Expect those nasty flies and MosquitoesSnow at upper elevations
Jerry, The Three Sister Wilderness is my favorite area to hike. I did an overnighter there in 2009. I posted a trip report here on bpl. I'd like to do the loop at some point.
Yeah not a fan of either
Edited by mathix on 03/03/2011 23:50:21 MST.
Re Indian lands: The PCT goes by Breitenbush Lake and there's a pretty awful road in there from the west, but Breitenbush Lake itself is on reservation land. Last I heard, camping was allowed at the lake but not fishing or swimming. That little bit of the PCT is the only public trail on reservation land.
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Chapter 6
When I woke up alex was gone but I was on the other end and facing a sleeping Kashmina. I reached up and felt my neck and it was fine. But I still could feel that tearing pain. I took one of the top sheets and walked over to the full-sized mirror. My eyes flashed blue, but then canged back. I'm guessing that's the color my eyes change when I need to feed or heal. I looked at my entire refelction. feeling different, but I wasn't different. I ran my finger through my hair and felt arms wrap around me. It was Kashmina. She had grabbed a robe without me noticing.
"I might just have to fight Alex for you," she kissed my cheek.
"Good luck," Alex laughed.
"You're still my sister Kashmina," I kissed her cheek.
She smiled and stuck her tongue out at Alex. Alex leaned down and kissed me gently.
"Are you okay?," I asked.
"Yeah, needed t feed last night after you healed," he smiled.
"You sure I didn't take to much?," I asked.
"No, I'm fine," something was telling me that he was lying.
I wiped my face and walked out the bedroom when Kashmina ran up in front of me dresssed with some clothes in her arms. I've noticed I haven't thought about my family or even school. I don't want to drop out because I wanted to be able to do something. Kashmina handed me the clothes and had the smell of food on her. I was hungry. Food hungry. I quickly got changed and went to the dining room. Everyone had made a special breakfast for me.
"What all this for?," I asked.
"We thought you could use a specail treat for dealing with all of our hell," Star laughed.
"You guys are awesome," I pulled them all into a hug, "I love you all. You're like my alternate fanmily"
The breakfast was beautiful and fun-looking. I ate it slow, but fast. Did that make sense? No? Whatever. They said they had another surprise for me. I wasblind folded and put it the back seat of a car. I was driven to somewhere. When we got there I was lead in a house I knew because the temperatuure went from blazing hot to freezing cold. I had goose bumps. Someone took the blind fold off and I was home my mom hugged me and so did my little sister.
"We missed you Ame," Ariya hugged me tight.
"We'll be back later," Carl shouted as they left my hose.
"Mom how come Ariya isn't a-," she covered my mouth.
"That's not until she gets older.
"What?," she asked.
"Nothing honey," my mom rubbed her head.
"Has everything been okay?," I asked.
"Yeah why?," she asked.
"Awwww, like whore like slut," someone said behind behind us.
"Shane, why the fuck are you following me?!," I shouted angrily.
"Because it's my job to get rid of all the whores in the area and this family is next on the list," he walked up to me and slapped me.
"Keep your hands off my daughter!," my mom shouted and pushed Ariya behind her.
"You know that she's just like you," he wrapped his hand around her throat.
"Get off of my mother!," I screamed. and ran at him.
Shane grabbed me by the throat and pulled me to him whispering in my ear that I was a worhtless whore.He bit my bottom lip and it drew a small droppling of blood. He was feeding from me. I fell to my knees and was breathing heavily hed fed from my mom then through her into a wall. He smiled and Namira walked into the room. Ariya had backed up into a wall fearing them.
"No," I groaned.
Namira walked into the kitchen and came back with a butcher knife. I tried to gather some strength,, but it was hard. My mom was trying to back away. Someone else walked in, but it was a male.
"Master Ryan, these are all succubi," Shane gestured to us.
He held out his hand and Namira took the knife from her. He walked over to my mother and crouched and lifted her chin with the tip. Tears ccovered her face. He lifted the knife, but before it was brought down I screamed.
"Ariya don't look!," I screamed.
My mother began to choke on her blood. I hadn''t said it quickly enough and Ariya watched our mother be murdered. I watched her die staaring at me. Ryan pulled the knife out of her chest and walked over to Ariya. Hell no! I used addrenaline and got up running at him and standing in front of Ariya.
"You leave my sister alone!," I shouted.
Ryan smiled and pointed the knife at me. He looked at Shane and motioned for him to come near. He handed Shane the knife and caught me off guard and grabbed me forcing my arms behind my back and looking at Ariya.
"You will watch your sister die- oh so slowly," he whispered in my ear, "kill the girl."
"No!," I struggled.
Shane looked back at Ariya and she had sat on the floor holding her knees to her chest. I elbowed Ryan in his solar-plexes making him hunch and groan. Shane pulled Ariya up and pierced the knife through her stomach above her belly button. I broke just then. I screamed her name, but it was like I was a million miles away. She spit up some blood and Shane aggresively pulled the knife out, probably breaking a rib making it worse. I crawled over to her and put her head in my lap.
"They're back!," Namira yelled.
Shane dropped the knife and they ran out back. I looked at Ariya and could tell that she was fighting to stay alive.
"Hey, you'll be okay," I sobbed my hands covered in her blood.
"You don't have to lie to me. I hope I see daddy," Ariya smiled putting her small hand in mine.
"Please don't leave," I sobbed.
"I'mbeginning to feelcold Ame," she breathed as Alex and the others walked in.
I kissed her forehead and she died in my arms with her eyes locked on mine. I closed her eyes and they just walked in when she took her last breath. I tried to make myself think that she was acting sleep. She'd do that especially on Mondays when she had to go to school.
"Ame!," they all ran over and kneeled beside me.
"They killed my family," I cried.
"Ame I-," I shushed Star and grabbed the phone.
"Leave so you won't become suspects. I'll call later," I dailed 9-1-1 and the person answered on the second ring.
"9-1-1 emergency what's you're emergency?," it was a woman on the line.
"I was forced to watch my mother and little sister be murdered please help," I sniffled.
"Service are on their way," the woman said.
I hung up the phone and lied Ariya's head gently on the ground. I didn't lie beside her I passed out on the floor and saw my mom. After everything I'm just death to anyone I come close to. Besides the fact that those I hang around are dead. I hadn't woken until I had a nightamre. I was forced over and over again to watch my mother and sister die. I woke up to a rough start in a hospital. I looked around and my door was open andI could see everything. I had cried in my sleep and had salty tears slip between my lips.
"You're awake," I looked to seeing Ryan walking in and closing the door locking it.
I had tried to reach for the button to call for a nurse. He ripped it out the reciever and smiled at me. He climbed on the bed and straddled me.
"I always finish what I start," he shot his hands at my throat and began to choke me.
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