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Civic MeetingsSan Ramon Valley Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition
Join the San Ramon Valley Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Los Cerros Middle School in Danville. Prescription drug abuse is a major issue in the community and we invite everyone to join us as we plan our upcoming community awareness programs. Los Cerros Middle School, SRVUSD Professional Development Center, 968 Blemer Road, Danville.
ClassesComputer Tutoring
Need help with downloading E-books from the library to your E-Reader, sending e-mail attachments, social networking, blogging, general Internet questions? Drop-in classes are from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Mary Luskin at 931-3400, ext. 7. Free and open to all. Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton.
FundraisersFoothill High School Senior Class Garage Sale
Foothill High School's senior class will hold a garage sale to raise money for their senior ball from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sat Dec. 12 in the Foothill High School parking lot. They will collect books, clothing, Foothill apparel, and sporting equipment from 7:30-10:30 a.m. weekdays, from Nov. 30-Dec. 10. Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Road, Pleasanton.
FundraisersSleep Train's Toy Drive for Foster Kids and Photo Contest
Christmas is an exciting time of year, but foster children often have the added worry of wondering whether Santa will find them. To help ensure every foster child wakes up with a gift on Christmas morning, Sleep Train is hosting its Toy Drive for Foster Kids and #SleepTrainSecretSanta photo contest, now through Dec. 13 at any Sleep Train location.
ClubsSpeakers of the House Toastmaster's Group
Have you always been afraid to speak in front of groups? Now is your chance to meet weekly with like-minded individuals using the Toastmaster's formulas to learn how to speak in front of a Chamber of Commerce meeting with ease. Meetings are every Tuesday. Contact David Walden, Secretary, at email@example.com.
ClassesFree Math Tutoring
Free high school level math help offered at the Pleasanton Library for students who cannot afford tuition. Contact 484-1073. Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton.
VolunteeringHair Care Professionals and Massage Therapists Needed for Hope Hospice
Hospice of the East Bay provides care to terminally ill patients and their families. Many of our patients benefit greatly from a haircut/hair set or from a massage therapist. If you would be interested in volunteering a few hours a month to provide comfort to patients, call the Volunteer Department at 887-5678. License/massage certification required.
ExhibitsThat 70's Exhibit
Feather that hair, break out those bell-bottoms, and get ready for a trip to Funkytown at this exhibit at Museum on Main. This exhibit, running now through Jan. 3, was originally created by the Hayward Area Historical Society and looks back at the movies, the music, the TV shows, toys and fads that gave the Me Decade its distinctive feel. Go to www.museumonmain.org. Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton.
SportsJoin Youth Track and Field Club
FTC track club is taking registrations for the fall season (Sept.-Dec.) and will begin practices on Sept. 8. FTC is a U.S. Track and Field (USATF) member club for kids 7-18 from any school. We compete in USATF sanctioned meets and accept athletes of other sports who want additional training. Contact Jorge Quero at 209-7520 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Go to www.ftctrackclub.com.
Support GroupsPleasanton Military Families Support Group
Formed in 2003 this group provides support and comfort to the Pleasanton families whose loved ones are deployed in the combat zones of Afghanistan and Iraq. The group has monthly meetings and other events such as "pack outs" of comfort and care items for deployed members of the armed forces. The group also sponsors the Yellow Streamer program on Main Street where streamers are displayed with the name, rank and branch of service of Pleasanton military personnel. Learn more at www.pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org.
Support GroupsOvereaters Anonymous
This 12-step support group for people with eating behavior problems meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore; and at 7:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Middle School Room at The Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore. Free with donations accepted toward room rent. No weigh-ins. Call Nora at 337-9118. St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore.
ClubsSenior Mens Social Club
Sons In Retirement (SIR) is a social club for senior men. In addition to friendships, members can participate in interest groups like golf, bridge, travel, photography, etc. We meet for lunch first Thursday of the month at San Ramon Golf Club. Open to retirees in the Tri-Valley. Contact Rich Osborne at 785-3549 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Go to branch34.sirinc2.org. San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Road, San Ramon.
SeniorsPeddler Shoppe at the Senior Center
The Peddler Shoppe in the lobby of the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., offers the handmade wares of talented local senior artisans. It's a great place to buy gifts. The Shoppe is staffed by volunteers and is open to the public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Go to www.pleasantonpeddlershoppe.com. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton.
SeniorsTranscribing for You
Transcribing for You has volunteers that will transcribe and print your letters to be sent. The service is located at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $1.50. Call 556-4511 for an appointment or email email@example.com. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin.
Civic MeetingsDublin City Council
Dublin City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month in the Council Chambers, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Call 833-6650. Council Chambers, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
SeniorsDublin Senior Center Offers Music Classes
Dublin Senior Center offers two music classes including Sing-a-longs with Judy Kuftin and Merrill Ito at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays; and Ukulele Beginning Instruction with Judy Kuftin and Merrill Ito at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, both at the Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Cost is $1.25 for each class. Call 556-4511. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin.
MiscellaneousFriends of the Library Online Book Sale
Did you know you could buy books from the Friends of the Library at Amazon.com? The Friends have a year round magazine and paperback book sale in the library and have two major book sales a year. To buy books, visit www.amazon.com/shops/ptwnfriends or call Nancy Bering at 462-4368.
SeniorsDublin Senior Center Dance Classes
Seniors are invited to a Beginning Latin Line Date from 1-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays; cost is $12 for four classes per month or $15 for five classes per month. Beginning line dance from 10:25-11:25 a.m. Thursdays, cost is $1.25 per class; beginning-intermediate line dancing from 10:15-11:15 a.m., Tuesdays, cost is $2 drop-in, or from 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, cost is $3 drop-in; easy and intermediate line dance from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, cost is $3 per class; intermediate line dance from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Fridays, cost is $1.25 per class; advanced line dancing from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays, cost is $3 per class; or social line dance from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, cost is $2 for drop-in or $6 for four classes per month or $7.50 for five classes per month; all at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Call 556-4511. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin.
SeniorsDublin Senior Center Programs
Dublin Senior Center offers different programs and activities including "ESL" which helps seniors practice their English conversational skills, a Reading Group that meets monthly to discuss new books and a Needle Arts Group that enjoys quilting, sewing and knitting. Fees vary for each activity. For a complete list of activities, contact 556-4511 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin.
SeniorsDublin Senior Center Mini-Library
The Dublin Senior Center Mini-Library is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday at the senior center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. The library gladly accepts donations of like-new used books published in the last five years, puzzles, magazines within three months of distribution, and videotapes. Unused books are donated to Friends of the Dublin Library. Bring donations to the office for processing. Call 556-4511. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin.
EventsFarmers Market
Visit the Pleasanton Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday, on East Angela Street between Main and First streets. The Farmers Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, to provide the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, sold by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop. Downtown Pleasanton, E. Angela St., Pleasanton.
Civic MeetingsCity Council
The Pleasanton City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton.
EventsTri-Valley College and Career Fair
Tri-Valley School District presents the Tri-Valley College and Career Fair from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Dublin High School, 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin. Students and parents can meet with representatives from UCs, CSUs, community colleges, private schools, military, technical schools, and out of state schools. Contact Leann Nobida at 833-3360 or email@example.com. Dublin High School, 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin.


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Bridgestone sues stonewalling money manager
Bridgestone Americas has filed suit in U.S. District Court against several related investment funds it claims haven't produced an account for more than five years of $75 million belonging to the tire maker's pension fund.
The suit filed Tuesday alleges that Steven Stevanovich, founder of Westford Asset Management, has repeatedly stonewalled Bridgestone executives asking for details about their investments in two funds he has marketed as putting money to work in "special situations containing hidden value." In addition, the tire maker's representatives say Stevanovich's operation lent more than $40 billion over almost six years to a convicted Minnesota Ponzi schemer.
Nashville-based Bridgestone first invested in The Westford funds, which are based out of the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands, respectively, in October of 2007 and later followed that up with two other investments. But Bridgestone officials say they have rebuffed each time they've asked for financial information since July 2008, when they received year-end 2007 statements. Because Stevanovich and the fund groups are in charge of pension funds, the company says the mismanagement is a violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
The situation has understandably grown tense over time. Bridgestone's complaint states that Stevanovich has in the past "complained that he 'wastes a full day to visit' whenever he is asked to visit" with Bridgestone execs at their offices near Nashville International Airport. The suit also relays this curious exchange from a meeting held this past April:
Stevanovich represented that the underlying investments in Westford I and Westford II were "doing well" and that he expects "venture capital-type" returns on investment for Westford I and Westford II. When pressed for documentary support for his pronouncements, Mr. Stevanovich angrily refused. When, as an alternative, the Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Risk Officer of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. asked for copies of even publicly filed documents in other lawsuits that Mr. Stevanovich mentioned related to Westford I and Westford II that purportedly would support his statements, Stevanovich refused. Then, when asked merely for docket numbers for those lawsuits concerning Westford I and Westford II that might have reference to the supposed documentary support, Stevanovich refused, claiming that the information would make Plaintiffs "terrified" and would "lead to tons of questions and second-guessing" of the viability of Westford I and Westford II.
Additionally, the suit claims Stevanovich invested Westford funds into Petters Group Worldwide, a Minneapolis-based conglomerate that at one time owned Sun Country Airlines and Polaroid. CEO Tom Petters was arrested in 2008 and later convicted for spearheading a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme. Petters Group filed for bankruptcy three weeks after his arrest.
Contractually, Bridgestone could redeem its shares in the Westford funds for U.S. dollars, the suit says, but a Court of Appeals for the Territory of the British Virgin Islands ruled in 2011 that interests in the Westford Master Fund — allegedly illiquid — could be used as redemption payments.
Tuesday's suit — filed by Waller attorneys Bob Boston, Ames Davis and Michael Harmon — requests the court order Stevanovich and the funds to produce documentation, make good on Bridgestone's investments, repay various profits and fees and award damages. The company also wants the court to appoint an independent fiduciary to help run the Westford funds.

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Gov. Bruce Rauner signed another executive order Thursday morning, this one requiring that the state of Illinois publish the names of political hires. Rauner accused the Quinn administration of carrying on in the tradition of imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Pat Quinn
Final Week for QuinnJan 6, 2015 | | Post a Comment > >
Gov. Pat Quinn speaks to the City Club of Chicago during his final days in office.
Political Pundits on Gubernatorial RaceOct 30, 2014 | | Post a Comment > >
The latest poll shows the gubernatorial race in a dead heat between the two front-runners. We analyze the numbers and the final five-day push before Election Day on Tuesday.
Pension Reform and the Gubernatorial RaceSep 10, 2014 | | Post a Comment > >
Pension reform is one of the biggest issues facing the state. Our panel discusses what pension reform looks like under Gov. Pat Quinn and GOP challenger Bruce Rauner, and what voters need to know.
Gubernatorial Campaigns Amp UpSep 2, 2014 | | Post a Comment > >
As Labor Day passes, the campaigns for governor are accelerating into full gear. Paris Schutz has the latest.
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Carol Marin and four political journalists analyze where the candidates stand in the latest polls, and how money is influencing the hotly contested races.
Quinn Signs Bill Relaxing Voting RestrictionsJul 1, 2014 | | Post a Comment > >
The governor signs a bill relaxing voter restrictions, but Republicans say it's a backhanded ploy to elect more Democrats. Paris Schutz has the very latest.
Quinn Slams Emanuel's Pension BillApr 7, 2014 | | Post a Comment > >
Gov. Pat Quinn has thrown a big wrench into efforts to save part of the city's pension mess. Today, the governor said no to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to raise property taxes as part of a pension fix. But could a late-breaking development salvage a deal in Springfield to avert a fiscal crisis? Paris Schutz has the details. Read an article and Emanuel's new pension amendment.
Gov. Quinn on 2015 BudgetMar 27, 2014 | | Post a Comment > >
One day after telling Springfield legislators they face a stark choice between making the "temporary" income tax hikes permanent or slashing spending on education and social services, Gov. Pat Quinn joins us to discuss the tough choices facing the state, and how he plans to defeat Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner in the November election. Watch Quinn's budget address, view graphics of his budget breakdown, and read an article about how the state budget would be impacted if the income tax increase were allowed to expire as scheduled in 2015.
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The most expensive gubernatorial race in Illinois history is now officially in the books. Gov. Pat Quinn conceded the race that was called late last night for Republican Bruce Rauner. Both the governor and governor-elect have announced transition plans, as multiple probes are opening into the controversy that caused several election judges in Chicago to not show up to their polling places.
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Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bruce Rauner will debate for the second time ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Paris Schutz will have the latest from tonight's debate between the gubernatorial hopefuls, locked in a tight race.
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Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bruce Rauner face off during a joint appearance before the Chicago Tribune editorial board.
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Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner agrees to a series of debates with Gov. Pat Quinn. But why is the Quinn camp calling Rauner's debate schedule "phony" and "concocted?" Paris Schutz has the latest.
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Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner comes out with a comprehensive tax plan. Which taxes would go down, which would go up, and how did Gov. Pat Quinn respond?
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Gov. Pat Quinn delivers his annual state budget address. Paris Schutz has the details from Springfield. Read an article and watch Quinn's full address.


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Who talks about the weather in Southern California? These days, pretty much everybody as the drought continues and El Nino threatens.
To join in that conversation, whether it's about California's conundrum or issues with water elsewhere, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on Saturday will host NOAA and Our Planet Day.
NOAA, short for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has been keeping watch on such issues as rising tides and climate change since 1970.
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Call for evidence
The Higher Education Commission is seeking evidence into its inquiry into the role of data in higher education.
In a two-stage inquiry, the Commission will investigate the transformative effects of open data, data analytics and new digital technologies for the higher education sector.
This will be a significant agenda setting piece that we hope will shape the debate around the future of higher education and influence policy and practice in the coming years.
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144 bcd 3/32" 49t sugino track chainring, possibly 75.
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144 bcd 46t or 47t chainring any kind or width
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California AG pledges better privacy disclosures by companies
SAN FRANCISCO California is clamping down on nosy mobile applications, telling them they must give people advance warning if they want to keep pulling sensitive information from smartphones and computer tablets.
The crackdown comes six months after California Attorney General Kamala Harris began discussing the need for better privacy protections with six powerful companies that have shaped the mobile computing market, spawning nearly 1 million applications over the past four years.
Those talks led to an agreement requiring mobile apps seeking to collect personal information to forewarn users by displaying privacy policies before their services are installed on a device.
The companies working with Harris are: Apple Inc., the maker of the iPhone and iPad; Google Inc., the Internet search leader and maker of Android mobile software; Amazon.com Inc., the maker of the Kindle Fire tablet; Microsoft Corp., which makes a mobile version of its Windows operating system; Research in Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry; and Hewlett-Packard Co., which is donating its mobile software to the open-source community.
"We are assuming everyone is going to cooperate in good faith and not get cute," said Harris, who plans to review compliance with the guidelines in six months.
Harris, a Democrat, is taking her stand as lawmakers and regulators nationwide are zeroing in on how technology has made it easier to pry into the lives of people who share personal information on websites and store sensitive date on their mobile devices.
The concerns have intensified in recent weeks as Google prepares to blend together a hodgepodge of privacy policies covering various services. The move will make it easier for Google to tie together personal information as it tries to sell more online advertising.
Harris and 35 other attorneys general sent a letter Wednesday to Google CEO Larry Page seeking a meeting with company officials to discuss the "troubling" privacy policy changes before they are scheduled to take effect March 1.
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Watercolor at the Beach
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
10/21/2012 - 10/26/2012
3/13/2016 - 3/18/2016
3/20/2016 - 3/25/2016
10/16/2016 - 10/21/2016
10/23/2016 - 10/28/2016
5 nights
Ocean City, Maryland
Price starting at:
$750.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Painting; Arts, Misc.
13; 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Meal Options:
Kosher; Low Fat; Low Salt; Vegetarian
Take your watercolor painting to the next level, joining nationally known artist Nancy Ellen Thompson for encouraging instruction in the techniques of watercolor. Whether you are new to the medium or an experienced painter, be assured that you will discover a new � or renewed � passion for watercolor painting in the settings of natural beauty.
� Learn techniques of color mixing, glazing, brushwork and general principles of composition.
� With the ever-changing wind and surf as a guide, absorb the subtleties of painting water and sand.
� To cap off an enriching week�s worth of delving into new skills, enjoy an informal Art Show and discussion of participants� works.
Activity Particulars
Minimal walking and standing; some uneven terrain, sandy beaches.
Coordinated by Delaware Technical Community College.
Ocean City
This 2001 �All-American City� best known for its vibrant, turn-of-the-century boardwalk and white-sand beaches is also home to nearby Assateague Island National Seashore, a barrier island rich in wildlife and famous for its wild pony herd.
Comfortable hotel located near waterfront.
Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
Nancy Thompson
Nancy has always enjoyed the immediacy and excitement of sketching, journaling and watercolor. Teaching students of all levels for more than 20 years with patience and encouragement, her goal is to help students achieve their own personal style. Her works are in public and private collections worldwide. She has been featured on Maryland Public Television and in Southern Living. Nancy divides her time between her studio in Snow Hill and her home in Solomons, Md.
Meals and Lodgings
Holiday Inn Suites
Ocean City, MD
5 nights
Holiday Inn Suites
Luxury all-suite hotel located directly on the beach & boardwalk. Oversized suites with separate living room, bedroom, and kitchens including residential size dishwasher, range, refrigerator, microwave, and tons of cabinent space filled with dishes, utensils, and cookware. Private balconies overlooking the ocean feature a dining table and chairs for four person. Elegant, large bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs in every room. Elevated outdoor pool and expansive deck overlooking the beach. Four story atrium with indoor pool, open-air restaurant, fitness center, and game room. Meeting facilities. Guest laundry on every floor, free HBO & Disney channel, complimentary newspaper, coffee and fruit. Video tape players & computer data ports in every room.
Contact info:
1701 Baltimore Ave.
Ocean City, MD 21842 USA
phone: 866-627-8483
Room amenities:
A separate living room, dining area, kitchen and private balcony overlooking the ocean. Extra-large bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and double sink vanity. Kitchen full equiped with large and small appliances in addition to dishware and cookware.
Facility amenities:
Indoor Pool, Near Beach, Outdoor Pool, On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer), Iron / Ironing Board, Coffee Maker, Full Kitchen, Health/Fitness Center On-Site, Hairdryer.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights prior:
$100 - $250 Call reservations @ 866-627-8483 for rates. Reference Road Scholar.
Check in time:
Additional nights after:
$100 - $250 Call reservations @ 866-627-8483 for rates. Reference Road Scholar.
Check out time:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
3:00 p.m. at the hotel on Sunday afternoon. You will be staying at
Holiday Inn Suites
that night.
End of Program:
Check-out is 11 a.m. You will be staying at
Holiday Inn Suites
the night before.
Required documents:
The Participant Information Form is required.
Parking availability:
Free parking on site.
To Start of Program
Ocean City, MD
Nearest city or town:
Salisbury, MD or Rehoboth Beach or Bethany Beach, DE
Nearest highway:
Route 50
Nearest airport:
From End of Program
Ocean City, MD
Additional transportation information same as above
Travel Details
Salisbury Wicomico Airport
From Airport
Airport Taxi Service
phone: 410-548-0975
Advanced Reservations Required
Per Person/One Way:
~$75.00 - $80.00 - call Mr. Purcell for information
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
1-1/2 hours
60 miles
Amtrak (train)
From Airport
Public Transportation
Greyhound Bus Service
phone: 800-231-2222
Advanced Reservations Required
Per Person/One Way:
~$44.00 refundable fare; 7-day advance purchase - $31.00
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
3 hours
137 miles
There is Greyhouond Bus Service from BWI Airport to Ocean City, MD - then taxi to hotel (Sunshine Cab - 410-208-2828)
Amtrak (train)
From Train Station
Public Transportation
Greyhound Bus Service
phone: 800-231-2222
Advanced Reservations Required
Per Person/One Way:
~ $45.00
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
2-1/2 - 3 hours
100 miles
There is Amtrak service to Wilmington, DE - then Greyhound to Salisbury or Ocean City, MD - then taxi to Rehoboth Beach, DE. From Salisbury, MD via Bailey's Taxi Service (410) 546-4025 - $90.00 OR from Ocean City, MD - Aaron Taxi (410) 430-7728 - approx. $65.00
BWI Marshall
From Airport
Commercial Van/Shuttle
BayRunner Shuttle
phone: 410-334-6440
Advanced Reservations Required
Per Person/One Way:
First Person $95.00; Party of (2) $149.00; Party of (3) $197.00; Party of (4) $40.00 per person
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
2-1/2 - 3 hours
110 miles
The above information is to Ocean City, MD; but then need to take taxi (Aaron Taxi - 410-430-7728 to Rehoboth Beach, DE for approx. $65.00
Driving Directions
DC/Baltimore Metro Area
Take Route 50 east over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Stay on Rte. 50 to Baltimore Ave. Go North on Baltimore Ave. to 17th Street.
From the South
Take I-95 north to Rt. 58 east, in Emporia, VA. From Rt. 58 east, follow signs for Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ($12 toll). Follow Rt. 113 north to Pocomoke City, MD and Rt. 113 north. Take 113 north to Rt. 50 east into Ocean City. Go North on Baltimore Ave to 17th Street.
Great Lakes Region
Take I-70 east to the Baltimore, MD area. From I-70, take the Rt. 695 �Beltway� southeast to the Glen Burnie area, and Rt. 97 south. Take Rt. 97 south to Rt. 50 east (Annapolis and Bay Bridge) Take Rt. 50 east into Ocean City. Go North on Baltimore Ave to 17th Street.
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Ocean City is serviced by the Trailways/Greyhound Bus line. Given 24hrs notice, Sunshine Cab will provide transportation to and from the bus station for a moderate fee. Call Sunshine Cab (410) 208-2828. Please identify yourself as a UMES Road Scholar participant.
New England Area
From the New England States, Take I-95 South, to the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Shortly after toll for Bridge, take exit for Rt. 13 South. Take Route 13 South through Dover, take bypass around Dover. Stay on Route 13 south to Lewes/Rehoboth area. Follow Route One (Rte. 13 becomes Rte. 1) through Dewey, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island, DE. Route One enters Ocean City at 146th Street. Take Coastal Highway South to 17th Street.
New York State/Canada
Take I-81 south, through New York, to Harrisburg, take I-83 south to the Rt. 695 �Beltway� around Baltimore, MD. Take Rt. 695 to Rt. 97, south to Annapolis, MD. Follow signs for Bay Bridge to Rt. 50 east. Take Rt. 50 east into Ocean City. Go North on Baltimore Ave to 17th Street.
Philadelphia/Charlotte/DC National Airports
Fly into the Philadelphia, Charlotte or DC National Airports and transfer to commuter flight to Wicomico-Ocean City Regional Airport in Salisbury, MD.
Take Route 13 South through Dover, take bypass around Dover. Stay on Route 13 south to Lewes/Rehoboth area. Follow Route One (Rte. 13 becomes Rte. 1) through Dewey, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island, DE. Route One enters Ocean City at 146th Street. Take Coastal Highway South to 17th Street.
Equipment Requirements:
Painting supplies. Supply list to be provided prior to the program.
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Upon arrival, check in and pick up your room key. At 4:30 there will be a welcome and introductions in the Key West Room, where you get your schedule for the week.
On-site Coordinator will meet you at 5:30pm for dinner at the Coral Reef Restaurant in the hotel.
Program in the evening for instructor to give preview of the week and watercolor demo.
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Breakfast at the Coral Reef Restaurant from 7:30am - 8:30am.
Popular artist/instructor Nancy Carver Thompson will explore contrast values of light and dark in a still life painting.
Lunch from 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Participants will paint with guidance of instructor.
Dinner from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at hotel.
Following dinner the artist will lecture on non traditional painting approaches with watercolor.
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Breakfast from 7:30am - 8:30am.
Instructor will explore contrast colors and focus to build atmospheric perspective in a landscape..
Lunch from 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Participants will paint with guidance of instructor.
Dinner from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at hotel.
Following dinner participants will return to painting selections of instructor..
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Breakfast from 7:30am - 8:30am.
Artist will focus on contrast soft and hard edges and lines for expressive paintings.
Free afternoon for sightseeing, shopping, or painting on your own.
Dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at hotel dining room.
Free Time or paint on your own.
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Breakfast from 7:30am - 8:30am.
Explore with use of contrast detail and glazing in a floral painting.
Lunch from 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Capture, on paper, the painting techniques explored thoughout the week.
Dinner from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at hotel.
To culminate the weeks work, an informal Art Show and Discussion of participants works will be held in the form of an exhibit..
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Instruction/Departure after checkout at 11:00 a.m.
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Breakfast from 7:30am - 8:30am.
To complete your weeks instruction, explore contrast positive and negative space to understand the art principle of notan. Program ends 11:00 a.m.
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Mesa is ranked in the category for schools with 10,000 or more students.
"This distinction comes at a critical time and despite the fact that in the last several years, we have had to turn away students, reduce classes and increase fees," Pamela Luster, Mesa's president, said in a prepared statement.
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Economist Mary B. Anderson, who will spend 12 days this month as peace scholar in residence at the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, will deliver a free, public address from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the institute's theater.
The lecture is titled "The Listening Project: How Recipients Judge International Assistance."
Anderson will discuss her efforts to survey recipients of international aid and evaluate successes and failures of projects aimed at overcoming poverty, resolving conflict, saving and restoring the environment and achieving human rights in 20 countries.
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Android news today is all out of London and New York today, but if we move a bit eastward, there's some cool stuff going on in Deutschland, too: Samsung's i7500 Galaxy is now available. The beastly smartphone immediately becomes the highest-end Android device to date and will have a little while to enjoy the top of the hill until the Hero drops, thanks in no small part to its 5 megapixel cam, support for 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 8GB of internal storage, and a 3.2-inch AMOLED display. Looks like it's yours for €69.99 (about $98) on contract, so count us in -- and how about some time on the Nürburgring while we're at it?
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If you look at that Kodak advert in the link I posted, the effect is very clear around the nose. (The ortho image is on the left). So with ortho film, it's hard to 'sculpt' the face and create thinner features or dramatic shadows. Hence the need for retouch.
Here is a shot with a 403 (UV) filter; note the amount of fill. This was in (deliberately) very harsh, direct overhead sunlight. I wanted to see just how bad the skintones would be! The poor gal looks like leather.
BTW xray film has quite a lot of green sensitivity, because (I suppose) it is used to image phosphoresence from a screen, not the actual, direct xray image.
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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla shot himself in the thigh while hunting in Nicaragua.
It's only funny because he's not seriously injured... or dead.
There are a few different stories floating around out there as to what actually went down. According to media reports in Nicaragua, Padilla was injured at a shooting range. At least two other reports stated that he was accidentally shot by a bodyguard who was attempting to fix Padilla's gun. USA Today says the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
Regardless of how it happened, he's going to be just fine, as the bullet mearly grazed his skin and he was in and out of the hospital in 40 minutes. His agent, Adam Katz, was informed by Dodgers general manager Ned Coletti that the team is interested in re-signing him for next season, which may be a pleasant surprise after his Game 5 clusterfu*k.
Padilla, who is expected to file for free agency, went 8-6 with a 4.92 ERA in 18 starts for the Texas Rangers this season before the Dodgers decided to give him a shot (heh) when Hiroki Kuroda was beaned in the head by a line drive and could no longer pitch.
To LA's delight, he went 4-0 with a 3.20 ERA down the stretch, and continued to shine with two excellent post season starts. Then came Game 5, where he was shelled for six runs in three innings as the Philadelphia Phillies went on to win the pennant.
Get well soon, Vicente!
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- DL said...
command has always been an issue for him
- Wednesday, November 04, 2009
- Megs said...
Love the birth of the "hunting accidents" tag. Hopefully there will be many more to come.
- Wednesday, November 04, 2009
- Family Fitness Files said...
Whatta dumbass
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- Sooze said...
Well said, everyone.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Army captain hailed for bravery during combat in Afghanistan in 2009 is adding the Medal of Honor to his list of military decorations.
President Barack Obama will bestow the nation's highest military honor on William D. Swenson on Tuesday. Vice President Joe Biden and first lady Michelle Obama will also attend the ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
The White House says Swenson is being recognized for courageous actions while he was an embedded trainer and mentor with the Afghan National Security Forces in Kunar Province in northeastern Afghanistan on Sept. 8, 2009.
Swenson retired from the military in February 2011. He has a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal and lives in Seattle.
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"Cornyn Support for Colorado GOP Candidate Norton Irks Conservatives"
The truthful headline would read: Cornyn Support for Colorado GOP candidate Norton Irks Reactionaries.
We welcome Senator Cornyn to the "Country Club" as he supports Jane Norton. A Cornyn endorsement is as effective as Obama's. How did that Crist endorsement turn out for you John?
Cornyn will be out of Senate come next election.
Who is footing the bill?
There is a need to clarify who is putting on the fundraiser and who is paying with what monies to fly to this location. I am for stumping for other that need help but I am not willing to pay for him to go to a private course to talk to unknown donors when he could be in Washington doing some good.
Makes no difference: Either flip-flopping moron Jane or Teabagger Darling Ken will LOSE BADLY to Senator Bennet in Nov.
BANK on it, 'baggers.
Curious how some in the "tea party" movement are endorsing Buck; of the two, he is the moderate. The only reason he has managed to claim that mantle is because the Buck campaign took advantage of an opportunity early on to set the narrative, due to the Norton campaigns slow start. Jane Norton's conservative credentials and track record are impeccable. Coupled with her experience and her performance against Bennet, she is clearly the best candidate. Cornyn is wise to support her.
I think Buck will win, and join a long list of inexperienced GOP candidates -- Angle, Paul, Whitman, Fiorina, McMahon, Kirk. Some have baggage, some have very conservative/libertarian positions that won't appeal to independent and swing voters, some have raised comparatively little money thus far, and some can legitimately position themselves as "outisiders".
But all will probably make rookie mistakes between now and Nov 2, and in fact, some already have. So some are already dodging (literally, in some cases) the mainstream media. They are following the (now largely discredited) Karl Rove strategy of 2000 and 2004: Forget about the middle, just maximize the base turnout. For the most part (there are exceptions), this means that the GOP's chances of taking back Congress is not as good as some think.
Incidentally, the Karl Rove strategy makes more sense in a 3-way race, such as the Senate race in FL. Yet, even there, Crist is ahead (by varying margins) in all non-Rasmussen polls. Since this is currently a GOP seat, a Rubio loss practically finishes off any chance of the GOP taking the Senate (they would need -11- pickups, a real stretch).
NRSC needs to focus on winners, not insiders. This IS an irritation to the Colorado voters who are supporting Ken Buck... up 16 points after a Father's Day Poll. Aren't you getting tired of picking and supporting the "wrong" candidates? John Cornyn should support Ken. Republicans need to win and Ken is the winner!!!
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Special-ops teams need specialized medical support
In military environments, fast evacuation of casualties is imperative. Ninety percent of combat deaths occur before patients reach medical treatment facilities; some 15%?20% of these are probably preventable, coming from causes like bleeding extremities, collapsing lungs and airway obstructions.
Many of the wounding patterns seen in recent military conflicts are also seen in the civilian tactical arena. Medical providers supporting tactical law enforcement operations are now developing, implementing and utilizing casualty-response tactics, techniques and procedures based on concepts of tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) utilizing the appropriate equipment at the appropriate time.
Casualty response training course
In the world of policing, the goal of tactical (SWAT) teams is to contain, control, communicate and try to bring about a peaceful resolution. Yet sometimes police actions do not end peacefully. Trying to fit conventional civilian medical methodologies into a police tactical environment can feel like trying to provide care at arm's length: Time, blood and hope are lost as ambulance crews wait in a safe place until the situation, the bad guys and their weapons are under control and the scene is safe.
Learning from the military's experiences, enlightened tactical teams increasingly operate accompanied by unconventional tactical medics. These medics work up front, in close proximity to entry teams, where they might be urgently needed to deal with injuries.
Recently, 90 participants and instructors took part in a new casualty response training course sponsored by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), Greenville County (SC) Sheriff's Office SWAT Team and North American Rescue Products, Inc. The driving force behind it was North American Rescue Products CEO Robert Castellani, a former Air Force tactical medic and pararescuer. Castellani wanted to combine the knowledge and resources of leading academic institutions, culturally like-minded companies and experts in asymmetric warfare to generate innovative combat casualty care solutions. Accordingly, course organizers brought in a broad cadre of instructors to provide solid and well-referenced training.
Participants similarly brought their day-to-day experiences to the program. While most were fire and rescue medics, they also included doctors with special-operations backgrounds and tactical operators including medics, SWAT operators, military special-ops personnel, federal agents, state troopers, sheriffs' deputies and police officers.
Course objectives were to enhance mission successes and reduce legal liabilities by conducting practical exercises for students.
Lectures, hands-on and scenarios
The conference began with lectures, then progressed to task-orientated hands-on training, and finally to show-what-you-now-know scenarios.
Lecture topics covered such areas as the evolution and future of TCCC, lessons learned from special forces, TCCC for civilian applications, perimeter tactics and movements, high-threat extraction and the physiology of self-preservation.
One lecture, on medical threat assessment, imparted basic wisdom such as the need to know the type of mission being conducted, if there are any animals or hazardous-material concerns, and how to evaluate a targeted structure. Medics should also have extraction and treatment plans, know the medical and health issues of fellow team members, be aware of local medical resources and have transportation and evacuation available, both ground and air.
Class members were provided with combat casualty response kits that included tourniquets, nasopharyngeal airways and other mission-critical products needed to address the three most preventable causes of death in the tactical environment. These kits were utilized for the scenarios and hands-on training.
Hands-on Training
Hands-on training took place in a vacant warehouse. Participants were divided into groups that met with their instructors at five different skill stations.
At one station an Army Ranger doctor and member of the military's Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care discussed and demonstrated several products, which included the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT), which was developed for hemorrhage control in combat situations. In addition, Hemostatic HemCon, CELOX and QuikClot bandages, tapes and powders were reviewed, and common myths associated with their use were addressed. Wounds were packed with gauze to minimize bleeding, and the various hemostatic agents were introduced. For immediate lifesaving control in a patient with hemorrhage not amenable to conventional methods of hemostasis, wounds were packed to the bone and the gauze and hemostatic agent left in. Medics often sprinkle hemostatic powder on; instead, it should be used heavily, with a pressure dressing applied for five minutes. If a patient is moved too soon, rebleeding may occur. (In this case, the "patient" was constructed from large-diameter PVC pipe covered with padding and black tape at each end. Slits represented penetrating wounds.)
Down the hall, nasopharyngeal airways and the King LT Supraglottic Airway were reviewed, with a warning that laryngoscopes with white lights are detectable in tactical environments. Another station covered use of the Hyfin chest seal and the need to cover sucking chest wounds. The instructor demonstrated needle chest decompression on a manikin filled with air, and the medics practiced what they'd learned.
In the darkness of the back of the warehouse, medics responded to a barricaded drug lab subject scenario. It was night, the team was inside, gunshots had been heard, and the medics were called in to find the wounded officer, assess him by touch and take him out of the room. The small room was dimly lit and filled with chemical smoke. A manikin patient with a moulage arm wound lay on the concrete in a pool of blood. Assessment techniques involved searching for a gun (there was one), verbalizing so that the team leader and medics knew when they were searching for a weapon and when it was found, locating the wound and applying a tourniquet in the correct location. The medics dragged their patient to safety, after which their work was critiqued and decontamination procedures discussed.
After morning classes on the third day, the hands-on applications involved methods of getting an individual to safety. These included various ways of using specialized webbing, moving an unresponsive person in an urban environment and other methods of dragging. Emphasis was placed on adding high-threat extraction to the medics' repertoire of care.
Late in the day, conference participants went to a nearby area of abandoned houses and practiced entering the buildings and searching them, at first rapidly, then slowly, thinking out moves before attempting them. TCCC lessons were combined with use of ballistic shields, door breachers, entry and room-clearing techniques, and taking down doors. Rescuing a patient by breaking through walls (as in a series of motel rooms) rather than by approaching directly (e.g., down the outside hallway) was discussed, and participants practiced going through walls of the houses, as well as making a passageway through a specially constructed cinderblock wall.
Final Scenarios
The final scenarios were force-on-force, with protective gear, paintball guns, role players and rules of engagement. This was intended to give participants a better understanding of police tactics, as well as their role in rescuing individuals.
The four final events took place in the long, bowling alley-like halls, classrooms and gym of a closed 1960s-era elementary school, and the playground outside. At the fifth station, participants took a written examination to gauge their knowledge of TCCC.
The medics and officers were split into tactical teams, each with a team leader. Those playing the bad guys did not shoot medics/officers if they were doing the correct things.
Scenarios were tightly controlled. The bad guys could give up, but if one was "shot" in the scenario, he would also have to be rescued. All the force-on-force scenarios involved stress factors, tactics, bringing patients to safe zones, gaining ground and extricating patients quickly. There were problems that required solving; incorrect tactics might place a team member in a kill spot.
One scenario included an active shooter at the end of a deep hallway near role players and a manikin patient. Another involved the use of a police armored rescue vehicle. Shots were fired, and a downed person needed to be extricated. The shooter and his location were unknown to the responders. The team was dropped off along one side of the school, near a chain-link fence line and trees. A woman role player, running across the playground to meet the arriving tactical team, was shot in the leg. The armored rescue vehicle was "stuck" in traffic, so the team had to formulate a plan. They extricated the downed woman by dragging her out of fire and assessed her. When the ARV finally responded, team members used it for cover and placed her inside. The original injured person?this time a manikin?was also taken to the safety of the ARV. Inside the medics performed the needed medical procedures as the ARV drove them away.
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