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Detailed and Intense Volume Workshop by TriCoast Photography
WHAT: 2 Day Intense Volume Workshop
WHERE: TriCoast Portrait Studio, Lake Jackson, Texas
WHEN: Jan. 13 & 14th, 2013
TIME: 9:00am to 5:00pm both days
FULL INFORMATION: www.tricoastworkshops.com
Ever wanted to get involved into the Volume Photography business but simply were too scared or even more overwhelmed by the sheer numbers which volume business can throw at you? Well I know we sure were when we landed our first volume job years ago of 2500 students. Now over several years of continually growing our volume business, we have helped developed our workflow for Schools, Sport Leagues, Days Cares and more and continue to share our tips and tricks which assisted us growing our business. Join us in our home studio in Lake Jackson, Texas (about an hour South of Houston, Texas right on the Gulf Coast) for 2 days of INTENSE - NO SECRETS EDUCATION on every detail which TriCoast offers within our personal volume photography business and if we have time anything else we can assist you with.
This comprehensive two day program will teach you everything you need to get started in the Volume Business. Our goal, our passion is to assist you in growing your business - making more money and enjoying life a little more.
While volume photography is not glamorous - it is not going to get you Internet Famous and surely wont make you a RockStar Photographer - it will PAY YOUR BILLS and allow you to spend time with your family or other important items in your life. Provide profitable and much-needed photographic service where there's little competition within your area. Learn how you can become the local provider of choice for Day Cares, Sports Leagues, Schools, Church Directories and more.
In today's photography market it is getting harder and harder to make money and be successful - Volume separates you from the rest of the pack - it allows you to not only pay your bills but allow you to market to 1000's of possible local clients. We truly believe without question in the near future to be successful within the photography business one will NEED to have some sort of volume within their business model. Start today and beat the crowd.
TriCoast's Volume Workshop will Cover
Developing a Volume Plan
Creating both High Volume and High End Business within the same building
Setting or developing a Marketing concept
How to get into the schools and sports leagues
Contracts for Volume work
How to write a bid for Volume Work
How to set up your Volume Photo Station
Lights - Cameras - Printers - and other items used in COMPLETE DETAIL
What are PSPA Disks and Admin Disks for Schools
Yearbook options - even designing your own to make more money
Online Hosting and Password protections
Labs which handle Volume options smoothly as well as Self Printing
Orderforms and Reorderforms (with samples in PSD format handed out to students)
Kick Backs and Fees to cover events
Multi Stations - Workflow Issues (making all stations look the same)
Traditional Cap and Gown Poses for Senior/Grads as well as PreSchool and Pre-K graduations
Gels and Greenscreen options
PhotoBooth Operation and Building your own
How to remove Eye Glass Glare quickly
Legal Issues and other items which could get you into trouble
Software Options (Details on the software we use daily - FotoVelocity)
Overall Workflow with File naming - organization and other post work issues (with every detail given and REAL JOBS shown how we processed them, sorted them, stored them and more.)
So much to talk about in two full days of education - sharing - and sheer fun! Come learn how to make money in all aspects of volume photography...
Schools (High Schools, Middle Schools, Elementary)
Sports Leagues (Football, Baseball, Soccer, Hockey)
Dance Schools
Church Directories
Homecoming / Prom / and other School Dances
Home Owners Associations
Chamber of Commerce
PhotoBooth Events
and more!
Included in the workshop for every student: (Over $1700.00 in TriCoast goodies)
Breakfast Snacks and Coffee for both mornings / Snacks and Drinks/Soda throughout the 2 days
Lunch for both days - Please once registered if you have any special diet needs let us know. We will do everything we possibly can to assist you in your needs.
TriCoast's In Depth Volume Guide - over 80 pages of direct learning education - TriCoast's textbook or bible within the Volume Business. Covering everything from marketing to equipment used as well as other amazing photographers which TriCoast has learned from. (A $150 Value on it's own).
Layered PSD Files of REAL orderforms, reorderforms, ID's and other templates we use every year in our business (A $150 Value by Itself)
A FREE one year FULL subscription of TriCoast's Volume Software they use - FotoVelocity. FotoVelocity has a $400 per year fee per registration code. This code is good for TWO computers (ie: Laptop for on site events and Desktop for workflow at your office). By attending the TriCoast Volume Workshop you will receive a FREE one year code to use a full function version of FotoVelocity, including all the updates throughout the year on TWO computers. A $400 value and a valuable piece of software which will allow you to keep every student in order and make a lot of money in the volume business. TriCoast Volume Workflow is based on the functionality of FotoVelocity.
1 Year "mentorship" with TriCoast to assist you in getting started in the volume business. Via Email, Skype, Telephone we will assist you in any questions or concerns you might have that could come up once you get back home and putting the education you will learn in this workshop to use. (A $1000 value by itself)
Access to TriCoast Volume Workshop Private Facebook Group. Here we answer questions, concerns and issues which happen in your business on a daily business. So if a volume job comes up and you need help you not only have TriCoast's help but also the help of the other photographers which have attended our volume workshops. Roughly a group of photographers all willing to help out each other all year long - anytime of the day and night. PRICELESS!
Detailed List of items used and where to buy items
Pens and Writing Items (However it is suggested to bring your laptop if you have one)
Special guests showing up throughout the workshop; including a Large High School Yearbook Adviser taking to you about why local is better over National Chains, and her point of view of what is needed from a school photographer.
Other surprise goodies (to be announced soon)
What is NOT included in the workshop for every student:
Travel costs to Lake Jackson, Texas (Closest airport is Houston Hobby (HOU) but Houston Bush (IAH) could be used but 30-45 minutes farther away). Detailed directions to TriCoast Portrait Studio can be provided if needed upon registration of the workshop. Directly South of Houston Texas down Highway 288. Approximately 50 minute drive from Hobby Airport. We are in a tiny town in the middle of no where so don't get scared driving down to our neck of the woods - we promise to treat you well
Hotel Fees - Several hotels are located within 1-2 miles of TriCoast Portrait Studio. Major name brands such as Hamilton, Holiday Inn Express and others are clean, nice, new and safe. Before booking a hotel if you are concerned please contact us and we will assist you anyway possible.
Transportation to and from the Airports (if flying in) Several rental car companies are located at either major airport within Houston Texas. Again if you have questions or concerns please let us know.
Cost of the Straight Forward Workshop:
$850.00 per person
Only 15 people MAX will be allowed in each workshop. This will allow us to teach and you to learn without the issues of the masses. While this is a HIGH VOLUME workshop we only want a few people here to share better.
(There is a large discount for same studio employees attending the same workshop. Our goal is to assist you in learning not cause you to go broke. PLEASE contact us directly for the cost and how to pay)Mike Fulton, Putting this after his name to make people happy
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I've been doing lots of research as well. I'm in the market for a GPS but trying to determine if I should buy a dedicated garmin (probably oregon 550) or try to get by with my Android. You can buy these apps for $10-$20 on the market. I could use the money I saved from not buying a dedicated gps unit and buy a solar charger. My thoughts are that I'll be updating my phone on a consistent basis anyway, why upgrade a gps unit all the time if I can just use my phone. Garmin better watch out, selling dedicated $600 gps systems will be a thing of the past eventually once these smartphone apps become more mature.
Looks like GAIA GPS and Backcountry Navigator are turning up as the most popular, at least for supporting android. Besides basic functionality of a GPS like tracking, compass, etc. I need the GPS to tell me if I'm on public or private land and be able to show me gmu. I just don't think these phone apps are there yet; but please speak up if you know of an app. Accuterra claims to show public/private but their website hasn't had any updates since early 2010 so I think the project may have been abandoned.
I just don't think a garmin with huntinggpsmaps can be touched by any of the smartphone apps; at least from what I've been reading.


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Video: Relieved APS parents learn new bus routes
ATLANTA -- After more than a week of protests and phone calls, parents of Atlanta Public Schools students learned their battle has paid off.
Earlier this week, APS announced it would add 850 additional bus stops to current routes, many of those in the southwestern part of the city.
Friday, the district sent e-mails and placed robocalls to inform parents of the new routes. At some schools, parents received letters from the principal.
Gideon Elementary was one of those schools. Algenon Kendrick and her two children live in the Pittsburgh community. Last year, her now second and third grader rode the bus to school. This year, the stop was removed.
Kendrick learned Friday the stop at the end of her block had been restored.
"Every parent that was in the school, we were very happy. You could see the faces [after receiving the letters]," she said.
"Sometimes, you feel like no one listens to you. So by us getting the buses, it feels good. It feels like we have been heard."
Parents can check the Atlanta Public Schools website for updated routes. A district spokesman says all changes should be implemented by the end of next week.


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Independent Rear Suspension - Flexible FlyerWritten by on August 24, 2012 Independent rear suspensions typically offer a better ride quality and handling characteristics
When your classic Mopar came from the factory, the live axle, or solid rear axle rear, was the OE choice. A live axle consists of a centrally-located differential within a single housing. This housing also contains the axles that connect the differential to the wheels. The differential is connected to the transmission by a driveshaft that has a universal at each end. The reason for the universals is because when the rear suspension moves, this allows the rear end to also move, and the universals must be in place to compensate for the angle changes that the driveshaft sees during these movements. The main advantage of using a solid axle is that it is simple and relatively inexpensive to manufacture. Its drawbacks, however, are that it doesn't allow each wheel to move independently in response to bumps, and the weight of the assembly is part of the vehicle, which can limit ride quality.
Because a solid axle doesn't exhibit camber change as the suspension travels, they are ideal for carrying heavy or varying loads. Although this negatively impacts cornering as compared to other suspension designs (because the wheels have zero camber gain during body roll).
Independent rear suspensions typically offer a better ride quality and handling characteristics because of their lower unsprung weight, and the ability of each wheel to remain in contact with the road when the opposite side experiences an uneven surface (read: pot hole). Independent rear suspensions do, however, require a significant amount of additional engineering and expense in development.
The reason for the lower unsprung weight of an IRS, as opposed to a solid axle, is that the axle does not mount to the springs or suspension system. Instead, it is either bolted directly to the vehicle's chassis, or--more commonly--to a subframe.
The relative movement between the wheels and the differential is achieved through the use of swinging driveshafts connected by constant-velocity (CV) joints.
Since the movement of each rear wheel is not affected by the other, the vehicle is able to maintain traction where a solid-axle equipped vehicle might lose contact with the driving surface. This also works to maximize tire performance, as independent suspensions allow the tread to contact the road over a great surface area, allowing the tire to wear more evenly and extend life.
Independent rear suspensions do offer both pros and cons when it comes to performance usage. While it's true that an independent rear suspension gives a car better cornering ability, since there is less unsprung weight to pull against the driver's steering, IRS cars will usually see a lower performance outcome when racing in a straight line.
Independent rear suspensions became popular among custom hot rod designers just as they were appearing on factory sports car models. For these do-it-yourself car designers, an independent rear suspension was also a chance to give a vehicle a unique look. Even today, hot rods often include elaborate, chrome-plated rear suspensions that are easily visible to drivers behind the car, making a visual statement and showing the designer's attention to detail.
But is it worth your time and expense to put an IRS in your Mopar? Only you can answer that, but if the answer is yes, Heidts can help you with that project. Although $7,995 is a big chunk of change for the upgrade, as we explained earlier, a modern independent rear suspension does have its benefits. So to get the skinny from the guys who actually build the kits, we asked Mike Hawley, Heidts sales manager, to explain why buying this kit is worth the money: "This Universal HHP IRS is an excellent solution for classic Mopar builders. Obviously, the current LX-platform cars utilize an IRS, so it's an ideal means for builders and customers to modernize their older cars with comparable ride and handling characteristics. Since this new universal IRS is rated for high horsepower applications, they [will also hold up to just about anything you can throw at it]. Quite simply, this is the most cost-effective means to get a modern IRS, with its outstanding ride and handling, under an earlier Mopar chassis. We can't wait to see what kind of Mopar muscle will be built with this IRS under it!"
Actually, when we started writing this, they were in the early stages of having a universal IRS kit available for all muscle cars, and we got the chance to travel to KC's Classic Cars in Bradenton, Florida, as they completed an install into a '70 Challenger. Hopefully the guys at KC's and Heidts can get together and make a true Mopar IRS kit. Please remember that this is not a bolt-in kit, and is not for the novice installer. You will be required to weld and fabricate mounts and brackets to support the trailing arms and such, so be ready. The new universal IRS features a fully-welded and boxed, cut-to-fit upper crossmember, heavy-duty upper and lower control arms, fully welded uprights, heavy-duty CV-joints and axleshafts, as well as Heidts' own cast centersection that can be loaded with a wide range of gear ratios and differentials. The Heidts IRS also makes use of standard 101?2-inch inboard mounted disc brakes with four-piston Wilwood calipers. Based upon the intended vehicle application, the kit is available in both 56- and 58-inch framerail width versions. Finally, we asked Mike why he would tell Mopar guys that changing to a Heidts IRS is worth doing. He replied: "For the classic Mopar muscle cars, there is simply nothing else out there like the Heidts IRS. The Heidts High Horsepower Universal IRS allows owners to update their classic Mopar muscle with a proven, industry-leading IRS solution without having to fabricate their own, saving themselves a lot of time, money, and hassle."
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|IRU-101 - smooth brake rotors; IRU-101-D - drilled and slotted brake rotors
Terms you need to Know
Unsprung weight: the weight of the suspension, wheels, and other components directly connected to the springs.
Sprung weight: the mass of the body and other components supported by the suspension.
Camber angle: the angle between the vertical axis of the wheel and the vertical axis of the vehicle when viewed from the front or rear. If the top of the wheel is tipped out more than the bottom, that's called positive camber. Likewise, if the bottom of the wheel is farther out than the top, it's said to have negative camber.
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01 Since this is a basic universal kit, the brackets will need some fabrication work. The piece shown here is the passenger-side bracket that holds the main differential mount to the car.02 The actual cross-mount and the differential are part of the kit. With an IRS, the differential is rigidly mounted to the body.03 Mounting the upper links to the differential is done by this supplied bracket. With a triangulated four-link, the upper two links (control arms) are closer together at the differential, and farther apart at the front crossmember. The upper links keep the axle from rotating, and keep the pinion angle constant. The "triangulated" upper bars also keep the rear end centered under the car so a Panhard rod is not needed. One downside to a triangulated system is called roll bind. This is where there is a lateral-corning force that is applied to the rear end, and basically binds the action of the suspension movement. This can, however, be controlled by using strong, high-quality heim joints or urethane bushings--which is what Heidts uses--that have much less deflection than rubber bushings.04 The forward crossmember for mounting the upper control arms is also a fabricated piece by KC's. Since this is a universal kit, you will need to do some fabricating. Hopefully the guys at KC's and Heidts can get together and make this a true Mopar-specific kit.05 The lower control arms are next. The arms are fully-welded tubular units with polyurethane bushings.06 When mocking the kit into the car, you need to make sure that you set everything at ride height. We used these pieces of square tubing to simulate the shock and coilovers to give us our height.07 The upper control arms and hub bracket are next to go on. The main parts like this come in the kit, and the required geometries are already built in.08a The lower link bar needs an attaching point, and a pair of Hotchkis frame connectors work just fine. Remember, this is a universal kit, and the supplied bracket does need to be fabbed onto the frame connectors.
09 Since this is an IRS, the upper bars are not for setting the pinion angles like a four-link on a live axle; they are just for support.10 Once everything was mocked up, the car was finished underneath, and the Heidts parts were sent out for powdercoating, it was time for reassembly.11 The brakes on the Heidts kit are 10-1/2-inch inboard-rotor design from Wilwood. You can get either smooth or slotted rotors.12 The halfshafts feature a heavy-duty shaft and CV joints that Heidts says is good up to 600 horsepower.


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|Dragon's Wagon Preschool to start 33rd year Sept. 3
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Dragon's Wagon Preschool will kick off its 33rd year Tuesday, Sept. 3 at their Phillips County Event Center location.
Director Marcia Walter said there are a couple of open spaces, and those interested in enrolling their child should call the preschool at 854-2999.
The preschool is state licensed and must adhere to regulations for enrollment which limit teacher-student ratio per daily session. Therefore it must enroll on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children ages 3 through pre-K who are not enrolled in kindergarten are eligible to enroll in the nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical preschool.
While Walter serves as the director of Dragon's Wagon, Joan Owens is assistant director and aides are Amy Marner and Emma Mackay.
The High Scope curriculum, an approved Colorado Department of Education curriculum, is used at the preschool and is highly regarded by Walter.
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By Chris Hagen, acoustical engineer at Velodyne Acoustics
YOU NEED the acoustical foundation of a subwoofer to replicate an earth-rumbling movie theater or a spine-tingling concert hall—or to take home gaming sessions to the next level of realism. High-quality bass extends the frequency range of your loudspeakers, providing a more realistic and pleasing listening experience. To help you understand what's involved in creating the low end, I've dissected Velodyne's Digital DrivePLUS subwoofer. No two subwoofer models are identical, but the parts described here are included in most. Now when you go to complete your sound system by purchasing a subwoofer, you'll understand the salesperson's lingo.
Responsible for producing the bass energy from a subwoofer. The surround supports the front edge of the cone while allowing movement. The dust dome keeps foreign particles out of the voice coil area.
2. SPIDER. Responsible for supporting the neck of the cone, as well as the front edge of the voice coil. Returns the cone and voice coil to the rest position after a signal from the power amplifier moves the cone.
3. FRAME. Holds the complete speaker driver structure. It's comparable to the frame on a car, and the build quality can have drastic effects on the performance of a subwoofer.
4. VOICE COIL. A coil of wire wrapped around a cylindrical "former" and attached to the neck of the cone of the subwoofer driver that converts the current of a signal produced by the amplifier into a mechanical force that moves the cone.
5. MOTOR TOP PLATE. A piece of steel that helps focus the field from the magnet through the voice coil windings.
6. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS. Make setup and use of the subwoofer much easier and convenient. The subwoofer must have its own power amplifier to facilitate this feature.
7. MAGNET. A piece of magnetized material that generates the constant magnetic field that interacts with the varying current in the voice coil to move the cone.
8. MOTOR BACK PLATE. A piece of steel that completes the magnetic circuit from the back side of the magnet to the inside of the top plate, helping to focus the magnetic field through the voice coil.
9. CABINET. The outer structure that houses and protects all of the internal electronics and parts. Its main purpose is to stop sound radiated by the back of the subwoofer driver from interfering with the front radiated sound. The cabinet includes the baffle, a mounting board for the driver, as well as top, bottom, sides, and rear. Gaskets are used to seal openings and eliminate rattling where parts touch. Some cabinets may include auxiliary resonating devices such as ports or passive radiators as well.
10. BRACE. Higher-quality cabinets include solid bracing of some sort to rigidify the cabinet.
11. LINING MATERIALS. Materials such as Dacron and fiberglass are frequently used to ensure the cabinet acts purely as an air volume and has no reflections inside of it that can cause distortion to the emitted sound.
12. POWER AMPLIFIER. Most subwoofers come with a power amplifier, which will include the appropriate equalization, if any, for the model, as well as all the controls and connections necessary to properly mate the subwoofer to your sound system
Important Specs
Woofer Size. All other factors being equal, a larger cone moves more air. More air movement means that your subwoofer can play louder.
Excursion. Not all woofers of the same size have the same excursion. Greater excursion allows the cone to move more air. Greater air motion equates to greater bass energy to be reproduced, whether it is in level or lower frequency.
Frequency Response. This describes how evenly a subwoofer can reproduce its range of sounds. Subwoofers are typically designed to reproduce frequencies from below 20 Hz to above 100 Hz, producing this band with more accuracy and authority than smaller satellite speakers.
Distortion. More or deeper bass doesn't mean very much if it is produced with large quantities of distortion. Typically this will show itself as "slow" bass," "muddy bass," "overhang," or even hearing a higher frequency than is intended to be reproduced.
Maximum Output. Because a powered subwoofer (one with an amplifier built in) has been designed to have a driver, cabinet and amplifier that work in concert, specifications such as sensitivity, nominal impedance, and power handling are not very important (credit plale). But the end result, the maximum output capability, is very important. Most times, this needs to be experienced first-hand.
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Mississippi lawmakers filed agreements Monday on several measures where they have worked out differences between competing House and Senate versions.
Third graders would have to prove they could read at a basic level to advance to fourth grade under Senate Bill 2347.
Elected superintendents in school districts with fewer than 1,800 students would become appointed after 2016 unless voters petition for and vote in a referendum to keep the post elected.
Also, the state would create a preschool program that would serve 1,325 students in its first year.
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Average Customer Review: based on 6 reviews.Rating: Pinnacle 3mm Youth Spirit Titanium Shorty Wetsuit Review - Scuba Gear Customer Reviews
The SPIRIT shorty is a comfortable and lightweight suit designed for tropical diving, snorkeling, and general watersports. It is also ideal for use in swimming pools and any other time when a bathing suit does not provide enough insulation. Great for layering.
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he key step to making any wetsuit perform to its ultimate potential is reducing water transfer. This process, whereby water from the diving environment enters and exits the wetsuit, allows cold water to enter the suit and lets bodywarmed water exit; thus chilling the diver, even in tropical waters. PINNACLE nearly eliminates water transfer by creating better barriers to keep cold water out, making more form-fitting products that prevent internal water movement, and then making it extremely difficult for that warm water to escape.
In order to prevent water entry and egress, PINNACLE employs the latest technology in sealing systems. Features like honeycomb o-ring wrist seals, Orcaskin™ forearm gussets, smoothskin chimney seals in the ankles, roll-neck collars with smoothskin sealing surfaces, smoothskin-to-smoothskin sealing surfaces on 10mm spine pads, and the innovative Pinnacle Defense System (P.D.S.) combine in PINNACLE suits to create a significantly better water barrier than in other brands. These sealing systems work as checkpoints, neither allowing water in the suit nor out.
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Quincy Medical Center Receives Healthgrades 2014 General Surgery Excellence Award
Quincy, MA (January 9, 2013) – Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, compare and connect with physicians and hospitals, has rated General Surgery at Quincy Medical Center in the top 10% in the nation. The report, American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2014: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, evaluates hospital performance at more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions from 2010 through 2012.
"As American policy-makers focus more intently on ways to lower healthcare costs and improve quality, patients are being asked to assume more responsibility for their healthcare decisions – from selection of their health plan to the associated network of physicians and hospitals," said Evan Marks, EVP, Strategy and Informatics, Healthgrades. "Since all hospitals do not perform equally in all procedures, patients can have confidence that by selecting physicians associated with a hospital with a 5-star rating, patients are more likely to experience better health outcomes, and reduce costs."
The new report highlights the disparity in hospital performance for specific conditions and procedures and the impact that this variation may have on health outcomes. For example, from 2010-2012, if all hospitals as a group, performed similarly to hospitals receiving 5-stars as a group, on average 234,252 lives could potentially have been saved and 157,418 complications could potentially have been avoided.
Quincy Medical Center received a 5-star rating, which means that clinical outcomes are better than expected when treating the condition or conducting the procedure being evaluated. Quincy Medical Center has also been recognized with the 2014 Healthgrades General Surgery Excellence Award.
"Providing the highest quality patient care in a safe and comfortable community hospital setting is our number one priority at Quincy Medical Center. It is gratifying to receive awards and recognition for our exceptional care from national quality experts, like Healthgrades, to reaffirm that our patient care is among the highest quality in the nation," said Donna Rubinate, President of Quincy Medical Center. "I am extremely proud of our highly skilled and committed staff and of the exceptional care our team provides to all of our patients each and every day."
Quincy Medical Center has also received Healthgrades' Five-Star Achievement (indicating that QMC's clinical performance is better than expected) in the following areas:
Healthgrades evaluated approximately 40 million Medicare-patient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide, assessing hospital performance relative to each of 31 common conditions and procedures. Healthgrades awards hospitals quality achievements for cohort-specific performance, specialty area performance, and overall clinical quality. Individual procedure or condition cohorts are designated as 5 star (statistically better than expected), 3 star (statistically as expected) and 1 star (statistically worse than expected) categories. Detailed performance information, such as cohort-specific outcomes data and quality achievements for individual hospitals may be found at www.healthgrades.com/find-a-hospital.
More information on the American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2014: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, including the complete methodology, can be found at www.healthgrades.com/quality.
Founded in 1890, Quincy Medical Center (QMC) is an acute care community hospital, providing essential emergency, medical and surgical services to the City of Quincy and surrounding South Shore communities. With a team of nearly 400 physicians and hundreds of supportive caregivers, QMC is singularly focused on providing patients with leading edge medicine through compassionate, personalized community-based health care. QMC has earned outstanding quality scores from national, specialty and state accrediting agencies, including accreditation by The Joint Commission, an "A" Hospital Safety Score from The Leapfrog Group, and the HealthGrades® General Surgery Excellence Award for 2013 and 2014. Quincy Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care Systems LLC, the largest integrated community care organization in New England which combines over 3,000 physicians, 11 acute care hospitals, managed care, insurance programs, home care, an imaging operation, and a number of other post acute services, to provide the most cost effective and highest quality of integrated patient care. Additional information is available at www.steward.org.


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May 26, 2016
Plainclothes police chased a man in a thick coat through a subway station, wrestled him to the floor and shot him to death in front of stunned commuters Friday.
Appealing for help from the public to capture the suspects, police released photographs of four men suspected of launching Thursday's second wave of terrorist attacks, saying they bore similarities to the July 7 bombings that claimed 56 lives.
The driver of a double-decker bus in London says the windows of the bus were blown-out Thursday, one of a series of incidents that has brought much of the city to a standstill.
Police in chemical protection suits have been seen preparing to enter the Warren Street station.
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I am in need of someone to produce boating charts that include islands, coastlines, etc. with navigational courses and waypoints in chartlet form for a well known print boating guide. Anyone out there experienced and interested. Chuck
I am in need of someone to produce boating charts that include islands, coastlines, etc. with navigational courses and waypoints in chartlet form for a well known print boating guide. Anyone out there experienced and interested. Chuck
Please review the sticky at the top of the request forum and provide as much of the information as you can - much more likely to get a response.
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Thanks for the heads up. These will be nautical chartlets. This is for a publisher of printed boating guides published annually so naturally the publisher will retain the copyrights for the maps for current and future publications. Since I have no idea as to what might be a fair price, negotiation that will be satisfactory for both will decide. These are annual publications with the most recent just going to the printer, so there will be approximately 9 more months until these will be needed. This will be a one time commission unless additional charts are needed or changes or corrections will need to be done. They will need to be multicolored and not line drawings. Sorry but I don't have an example or link I can include at this time. I will be happy to provide my email address to anyone interested if you contact my by PM. I hope this helps fill in the gaps and sorry about that, this being my first time here. If there are any other questions I will be happy to answer them either here or through a PM. Chuck
Hi Chuck, good luck with the commision, please note though - that the artist typically retains copyright on the work but licenses (and that can be exclusively) it out to others. The price will normally be determined by how the artwork will be used. So if its for a single chart the price is low, if its for continual use, and perhaps in different charts, maps, books etc - the price will be higher, and if the map may not be used by any others the price raises again. However the artist will always retain the right to use the work as a part of his/her own portfolio ... hope that helped a little
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Thanks for the clarification tilt. We deal with photographs a lot but this is new territory with the chartlets. These will be essentially sketch charts that will be reproduced each year with the current years boating guide. I wish I had an example to post. There will be several, quite a few in fact, small chartlets that will range in size from a quarter page to an eighth page and will be scattered throughout the book. These will cover the Bahamas chain and will be full color. We would of course want an exclusive and I would expect that anyone would continue to use them in their portfolio. See, I am learning already. Chuck
I don't know if its the same look all over the world - but here - just as a curiousity - a company has made napkins with sea-charts on them, and sell those to restaurants near the respective seas ... and doing fine also I believe, I've seen them several places in my countries (Denmark and Sweden) - perhaps that was a good little side-business. Or perhaps you could sell the idea of doing that to the artist, so he might earn some cash there too, and lower your price
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Hi chuck, could you post an example of a chartlet so that people can see the style and detail that you're shooting for?
Presumably you'll be providing the data on which the map will be based?
I need to stress here that the majority of us do not do 'real world navigational mapping' which requires absolute accuracy of data (particularly if mariners are using the maps to get from A to B).
I'd suggest that you should also check out cartotalk which is a forum where people who make maps based on real world data hang out. If lives might depend on the accuracy of the maps, I'd hesitate to offer my services on this one.
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ravells, we as with all boating publications warn that the chartlets are not to be used for navigation and most boaters understand that. We have been publishing our guides for over 60 years so we have a pretty good handle on how these need to be presented. I am really trying to find an example of the type of thing we are looking for and will post something as soon as I can. These will not be something that will put lives at risk. Thanks for the heads up on the other site. Chuck
Yeah I am sure that as soon as you can get something as a sample then it will be easier to figure out how easy or difficult it will be to do them. You can post several images which display a bit of each of the things you might want - but at mo I have no real idea what your looking for, or rather I can think of half a dozen styles that it might be. It sounds like an interesting little project. If its very arty then id probably not be the best choice but if more technical / informational then I might have a punt as I think it sounds like you need a lot of them in a uniform style across all the maps which lends itself to a script driven solution which is more my kind of thing and means you can change some part of the style of all the maps in one go.
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St. Petersburg, Florida - The new St. Pete Pier project called the Lens, just became a little more in focus.
On land at the base of the old pier Thursday afternoon, Mayor Bill Foster and restaurateur Richard Gonzmart announced a plan to build on.
"Right now you're standing on the grounds of the new Columbia Restaurant at the new St. Petersburg Pier," proclaimed Foster to applause.
A Columbia has been a part of the inverted pyramid pier for 25 years and Gonzmart admits that at first, he wanted things to stay the same.
"Like many of you, I thought we could save it," said Gonzmart.
But after learning about the deteriorating condition of the pier and the need for demolition, Gonzmart is now backing the Lens plan. He says he's willing to sink $3 million into the landside portion of the Lens plan, called the Hub, where he'll build a waterfront restaurant.
If plans are approved by the city council, the new Columbia would seat more than 200 people indoors, and another 100 people outside. The restaurant would employee about 135 people.
Gonzmart is also developing plans to operate the bar and grill proposed for the area at the end of the Lens structure.
"We want to be part of this," said Gonzmart, surrounded by several generations of his family. "We want to be part of continuing to make St. Petersburg the place to come visit."
While supporters clapped at the news conference, opponents of the Lens held signs.
Fred Debardelaben runs the sightseeing cruises from the old pier and he hates the Lens design.
"I don't like it at all. Once you go out there once or twice, what is there to go out there for? Nothing," he said.
However, for people doubting whether the Lens could attract a restaurant operator, today's announcement helps put an architect's watery vision a bit more on solid ground.
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County Offices, Courts, and the Landfill will all be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Critical services at Larimer County are not disrupted by closures.
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Current state law gives you the right to subdivide your land into 35 acre parcels without any county land use review. The Rural Land Use Process is a development process which offers landowners a new approach for developing the land without going through full subdivision review.
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Rather than rules, the process uses guidelines which allow the flexibility to tailor requirements to each unique piece of land. Land features that are of value to Larimer County residents are identified and efforts made to preserve them. Compared to other development processes, the Rural Land Use Process is less restrictive, faster, and more predictable in the outcome.
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Walk for exercise - The park road circles
the lake, providing a smooth surface for walking. Each lap is two miles. To
increase the distance to three miles, wind through the Campground, circle the
Meadowview parking lots, and loop the Sledding Hill access road. To bypass the
"Big Hill" below the dam, walk across the dam. Please walk on the
left shoulder of the road, facing on-coming traffic.
2. Rent a Rowboat
- Work your upper body, enjoy a romantic picnic on the lake, or make a few casts
for a largemouth bass.
3. Pitch Horseshoes
- Blue clay, tournament-quality horseshoe pits are located in the White
Oaks Picnic Area.
4. Sand Volleyball
courts are located at White Oaks Picnic Area, Lookout Point, and Meadowview.
Cross Country Ski trails are maintained along Salt
Creek below Lookout Point.
6. Playground Equipment
- Chautauqua Picnic Area, Meadowview, Lookout Point, and the Campground offer
play areas for children.
7. Rent a Paddle
Boat - Give your legs a work-out and enjoy the lake from a different
perspective. Paddle boats for two are rented by the hour or by the half-hour
at the Concession.
8. Backpack Camping
- Get away from it all by backpacking to the primitive campsites along Salt
Creek. Start your hike at Lookout Point, but remember to register at the Campground.
9. Custom-designed
Hike - Have a particular special interest? Owls, photography, smooth
terrain, solitude? Stop by Union School Interpretive Center and we'll help you
choose the route that's best for you.
10. Go Sledding
- Our Sledding Hill promises an exhilarating ride for all ages - children and
adults. Lights allow night-time sledding too. Light a fire in the firering or
bring a thermos of hot chocolate (peppermint sticks make great stirs) and join
the fun.
11. Ice Fishing
- Don't let winter keep your fishing line dry. You can still catch "the
big one". Any local sports vendor can supply the equipment you need. Remember:
Open water may exist around the tower at the dam and in the Harbor due to springs
- use caution. Wet clothes don't keep you warm. Wait for four to six inches
of good dark ice and never go out on the ice alone.
Visit Veterans Point - This memorial is dedicated
to the memory and honor of all veterans who have served, are serving,
and will serve this great country for the cause of freedom.
13. Organize
a Softball Game - Chautauqua Picnic Area is a favorite site for
recreational play.
14. Basketball
- Play "one on one" on the new basketball
court at Meadowview Picnic Area.
15. Paddle Your Canoe - Riding high in the water,
a canoe offers good maneuverability and permits access to shallow areas
that are otherwise inaccessible.
Photography - Wildflowers, wildlife and seasonal
landscapes offer unlimited photo opportunities.
17. Invite
Wildlife to Your Backyard - Build a house for birds or bats or
butterflies, plant a butterfly garden or hummingbird garden. Stop by the
Union School Interpretive Center for details.
18. Throw
a Boomerang - Meadowview offers an open expanse to teach your boomerang
to come back.
19. Reawaken
the Artist in You - Whether you choose a still life, wildlife,
landscape, or portrait, Weldon Springs offers an infinite variety of subjects
and colors to sketch or paint.
20. Weiner
Roast - Roast hot dogs over a crackling campfire. Downed wood may
be collected in the park, or buy a bundle at the Concession. Finish your
meal with Carol's Gourmet S'more. Try cinnamon graham crackers and Mr.
Goodbars with your marshmallows.
21. Picnic
- Enjoy a family picnic at your favorite spot in the park or bring
a group and use a shelter. Please register groups of 25 or more. Six picnic shelters may be reserved in advance
for a $25 fee.
22. Give Something
Back - Volunteer for a moment or an hour to pick up carelessly
discarded litter (some people will never learn). A styrofoam container
will never biodegrade, pop cans last for 50 years, and wads of
fishing line kill or maim waterfowl and other wildlife. We truly appreciate
your help.
23. Tell Ghost Stories
- Tell ghost stories around a campfire, share one of your most embarrassing
camping stories, or sing old favorite campfire songs. Continue a family tradition
of camping, or start one.
24. Get Married
- Let a chorus of songbirds toast your special day. The Lone Oak and Red
Pine Amphitheaters can be reserved for your wedding guests. Stop in the
Park Office for details.
25. Hold a Reunion
- Reunite with family, friends, or classmates for a picnic or barbeque. Some
shelters can be reserved in advance to assure a good site.
Bring a School Class - Weldon Springs is a living
laboratory for studying the natural sciences. We will design programs or guided
walks to complement your curriculum.
27. Bring a Housebound
Friend - for a scenic drive, include a picnic or a little fishing. Lakeview
and the east end of the Dam, the Concession and Harbor Area, Union School and
the Town Hall are all handicap-accessible.
28. Bring a Youth
Group - Your Scout group, church group, or other youth group is invited
to camp in our Youth Camp. We'll be happy to help you arrange programs, hikes,
or other activities.
29. Take a
Kid Fishing - Create some unforgettable memories with a special
child. Bluegill and sunfish are a great beginning. Try the North Shore
of the Harbor.
30. Ring the Bell
- Kids love to test their strength on the Schoolhouse Lawn by pulling on the
big bell rope. (Push-release, push-release on the rim of the bell works for
younger children.) Feel the sound by touching the vibrating bell. One warning:
It's loud. Tardy children sure couldn't tell their teacher "I didn't hear
the bell!"
31. Go to School
- Sit at the school marm's desk, ring the class to order, send Dad to the "dunce
chair" or solve your math problems on the blackboard at Union School Interpretive
Center - a restored one-room school with a hands-on philosophy. Admission is
Relive the Good Ol' Days - Enjoy pictorial histories
of Union School and Weldon Springs, look for your old school on the map, count
48 stars on a flag, look for the lunch buckets, and learn about flour sack dresses
in the history room at Union School Interpretive Center. Admission is free.
33. Walk Back in
Time - Take a walk through a stand of 8-foot prairie grass to walk back
in time. Crossing mile after mile of a "sea of grass" was an arduous
journey for our pioneer families. Restored native prairie plots can be found
around the Schoolhouse and below the Sledding Hill.
34. Discover our
Heritage - From the Ice Age to the Computer Age, follow the history of
Weldon Springs along the Heritage Trail - a walking or walk and drive trail.
Learn the geology of our natural springs, the lifespan of the White Oaks, and
revisit the sites of the annual Chautauqua meetings. Brochures are available
at the Park Office or the Schoolhouse.
35. Share Some Family
History - Tell a child or a grandchild one of your favorite childhood
memories. Where did you go to school? How much was a loaf of bread? How did
your family celebrate holidays? Give the gift of yourself.
36. Kite
- Fly a kite at Meadowview.
Dine "Al Fresco" - Been a long day?
Dine "al fresco" - no dishes! - at the park Concession.
38. Build a Snowman
(Snowperson?) - Build a traditional snowman or maybe a snow dragon or
even a snow dinosaur. Our open meadows will provide all the snow you need to
create your masterpieces.
39. Make a Whistle
from an Acorn Cap - Grasp an acorn cap (inside toward you) between both
thumbs and folded index fingers. Form a "V" with your thumbs and blow
into the cap. Adjust the exact positioning until you hear the whistle.
40. Skip a few Stones
- Are you a "skipper" or a "plopper"? Gravel bars along
Salt Creek offer an endless supply of stones for those who want to toss a few.
41. Visit the Farm - Old Farm Trail traverses 40 acres of the origianl Weldon Farm - No Name cemetary, dating back to the mid-1800's, lies on a ridge amidst a hickory grove.
42. Take a Nap
- Spread a blanket on the ground - in sun or in shade - leave your worries behind
and enjoy the peaceful solitude for an afternoon nap.
43. Find Faces in
the Clouds - Spread a blanket under an azure sky and watch for animals
and faces in the puffy clouds as they drift lazily toward the horizon. Watch
for turkey vultures and red-tailed hawks soaring among the clouds.
Lakeview Dining - Enjoy lunch at the concession with a great view of the lake.
45. Watch the Moonrise
- The Sledding Hill overlooks the luminous path of a full moon as it rises above
Salt Creek. Watch it change from fiery gold at the horizon to pale silver as
it begins its nightly journey across the sky.
46. Escape
- Stop a few moments to enjoy the quiet and you'll discover that the park is
filled with wild music. Park benches, picnic tables, bridges, and fishing docks
are scattered throughout the park.
47. Blow Bubbles
- Set a hundred bubbles free on the breeze. Experiment with different-sized
wands. Look at the rainbow of color reflected on the surface of each bubble.
48. Play a Lawn
Game - No lawn of your own? Use ours for croquet, lawn darts, Frisbees,
or a game of catch.
49. Skywatch
for Falling Stars - Stretch out on a blanket at Meadowview or the
Schoolhouse, away from the lights of town, and watch a spectacular show
of up to 50 meteors per hour during the Perseid Meteor Shower each August
50. Watch
the Sunset - then watch the wildlife "day shift" retire
for the night, while the "night shift" begins its "work
51. Raccoons
- Stake out a trash can just before dark to see the raccoons start their nightly
rounds; but remember not to try to feed or handle them. Though they may appear
tame, raccoons are wild animals.
52. Leaf Peep
- The first frosts seem to set the woods on fire! Bright orange sassafras, lemon
yellow elms and tulips, magenta and purple oaks, golden hickories, and blazing
maples offer a spectacular show of color in October. A vantage point at the
dam doubles the beauty as the autumn panorama is reflected in the lake. One
warning note: Poison ivy produces beautiful autumn colors. Look but don't touch.
"Leaves of three; leave me be".
53. Deer
- Sit quietly at the top of the Sledding Hill just before dark to watch the
deer come out of the woods to graze.
54. Turkeys
- Wild Tom turkeys gobble in response to crowing pheasants or hooting owls at
dawn and dusk during May. Listen from atop the Sledding Hill. Please report
sightings of hens with poults or turkey nests to the park interpreter.
55. Touch Touch-me-nots
- When the bright orange flowers of jewelweed in the marshy areas around the
lake have faded and seed pods have formed (October), touch a tiny bean-shaped
pod with your finger and it will explode, casting seeds several feet. Dandelions,
cottonwood, maples, and milkweed also employ seed dispersal methods that are
fun for children to discover.
56. Owls
- During the mid-winter breeding season, owls begin to sound off about 3:00
in the afternoon. "Who, who-who, who, who" belongs to the great horned
owl. "Who cooks for you?" questions the barred owl; and a hooted shiver
identifies a screech owl.
Look for Animal Homes - How many animal homes can
you discover? Look for the leafy nest mass of a fox squirrel, the mud-lined
cup of a robin, the silken pouch of a Baltimore oriole, the stick-built lodge
of the beaver, the tree hollow of a raccoon, or the burrow hole of a chipmunk
alongside a fallen log. Don't forget ant hills and spider webs!
58. Frogs
- Seven frog species make their homes in the park. Listen to their evening
chorus in spring. Discover green frogs in perfect camouflage peeking out
of the duckweed from the bridge at the marsh.
59. Pet a Coyote
- Pet a coyote, touch a squirrel's tail, examine a beaver's teeth, or get a
close look at a mole at Union School Interpretive Center. We're kid-oriented
with a "please touch" philosophy. Admission is free. A note of warning:
it is dangerous to try to handle live animals in the park.
60. Hummingbirds
- Ruby-throated hummingbirds gather in marshy areas when the orange, tubular
flower of jewelweed blooms in September. Allow three or four minutes for these
aerial acrobats to accept your presence and then listen for humming wings and
squeaky chatter.
61. Night Hike
- Watch bats from the dam and fireflies at Meadowview; listen to the frog chorus
and the owls' serenade, and try out your night vision. You can see in
the dark!. Watch bulletin boards for organized hikes or try it on your own.
62. Butterflies
- Butterfly populations peak in late summer. Dozens frequent the Butterfly Garden
west of the Schoolhouse to feast on the nectar of favorite native prairie flowers.
A checklist of species is available at the Park Office or Union School.
63. Turtles
- Painted turtles bask on shoreline logs on sunny days. Watch for the gleam
of their shells.
64. Read Animal
Tracks - A new-fallen snow is a blank page awaiting a story to be written.
Read the diary of a fox squirrel at the White Oaks Picnic Area, a beaver or
a muskrat on the shoreline, or a deer in a meadow. Practice during warm weather
in muddy areas along Salt Creek, the lakeshore, or the wetland behind the Schoolhouse.
65. Fox Squirrels
- Fox squirrels are highly visible and always active. Almost year-round mating
chases send them leaping from treetop to treetop in a gravity-defying, hold-your-breath
game of follow-the-leader. On autumn days, they're busy hiding acorns or hickory
nuts for the winter. Feel bits of acorn landing on your head? We think they
do it on purpose.
66. Bats
- Mosquitoes rising from the lake are irresistible to resident bats - they're
Nature's best mosquito control. The dam and the harbor are both excellent vantage
points at dusk. (Our bats are much too polite to fly into your hair or suck
your blood.)
Lake-side Self-guiding Interpretive Trail - Pick up
a brochure at the Park Office, the Concession, or the Union School Interpretive
Center; set your own pace, and discover the natural world of Weldon Springs.
68. Swallows
- Watch three native species of swallows (barn, tree and rough-winged swallows)
skim the top of the water to get a drink "on the fly". The point at
Lakeview is the "best seat in the house". Stop by the Schoolhouse
for help in identification.
69. Warblers
- A rainbow of colorful wood warblers migrate through the park in early May.
The tent Campground, timber on the southwest side of the Dam, and the hillsides
along the Beaver Dam Trail are all excellent sites for a warbler watch.
70. Ask a Question;
Get an Answer - What predator enjoys eating skunk? What bird cannot walk
a single step? The only silly questions are the ones you don't ask. We'll do
our best to help with identifications, interpret animal behavior, or make suggestions.
Stop by the Schoolhouse and ask.
71. Keep Track of
What You've Seen - Checklists are available at the Park Office and Union
School for birds, wildflowers, mammals, butterflies, and reptiles, amphibians,
and fish of the park.
Bluebirds - Meet the "bluebird of happiness".
An 80-box bluebird nestbox trail attracts the eastern bluebird (described by
some as a blue robin) from late February to late October. Excellent viewing
opportunities include the Schoolhouse Meadow, the Dam, and the Sledding Hill.
73. Use a Cricket
Thermometer - You can measure the approximate air temperature by counting
the number of chirps a cricket produces in one minute, subtracting forty and
dividing the answer by four, then adding fifty.
74. Look into the
Marsh - An Observation Deck overlooks a fascinating world that is part
land and part lake. Watch a great blue heron fish on his "stilts",
a turtle swim along the bank, or a muskrat gnawing on cattails - all right below
75. Age a Tree
- How old is that tree? Visit the Union School Interpretive Center to learn
to age a tree by counting its annual growth rings.
76. Fiddle for Water
Striders - Water striders, magical insects that can walk on water, find
their prey by reading ripples caused by a hapless insect's struggle to get free
of the lake surface. You can fool a water strider into coming toward you by
holding one small twig just below the surface of the water and drawing a second
twig back and forth over it, like a fiddler draws his bow across the strings
of his fiddle.
77. Take a
Wildflower Walk - How many different wildflowers can you discover?
Be sure to notice that flower species vary according to habitat conditions.
Some flowers prefer shady woodlands; others like sunny meadows. Check
Union School for a list of flowers currently in bloom. Watch for fungi,
78. Mussel Collection
- Twenty -two species of mussels ("freshwater clams") have been discovered
along Salt Creek within park boundaries. Varying in shape and color, these secretive
animals carry fascinating names like "fat mucket", "pink heelsplitter",
"wartyback" and "pigtoe". Visit Union School Interpretive
Center to learn more.
79. Talk to Fireflies
- Only the male firefly can fly. His flashes of light are a courtship message
to wingless females who wait in the grass. Males of the species Photinus
pyralis emit flashes that are six seconds apart. The female responds about
two seconds after the male. When the male sees this, he flies toward the female.
You can lure a male P. pyralisby imitating the female's response. Count
"one Mississippi, two Mississippi" when you see the male's flash and
turn on a flashlight close to the ground for one second, then turn it off. Repeat
this message each time the male does (remember to count) and the male will come
to you.
80. Take a Child
for a Discovery Walk - See the natural world through the eyes of a child.
Forget time schedules or distance goals, just follow the route of your child's
81. Beaver
- Watch for signs of beaver activity along the shoreline. Beaver leave
a telltale pointed stump when cutting small trees for food and shelter.
Many large shoreline trees show patches of stripped bark. Look close and
see individual toothmarks. Visit Union School Interpretive Center to see
those big orange teeth up close.
82. Star Gaze
- Find the Big Dipper? Meet Orion and Cassiopeia. Visit the Union School Interpretive
Center and we'll tell you the myths behind the constellations and point you
in the right direction.
83. Discovery Boxes
- Discover life on a milkweed, the science of feathers, what's inside a gall?
Get a hands-on, up-close look at some of Nature's curiosities.
Listen to Coyotes Sing - on crisp autumn nights. Circle
down to Black Locust Group Camp and then up the Sledding Hill for the best opportunities.
85. Watch the Seasons
Change - Visit a favorite spot every month for a year. Watch a tree bud
and leaf, change color and rest; watch a robin build her nest, raise her young,
and migrate south. What other changes can you see?
86. Join a Bird
Hike - Several organized bird hikes are offered each spring. Come along
to view migrating waterfowl in March, early songbirds in April, and warblers
in May. Beginners are welcome.
87. Check Park Bulletin
Boards -for interesting facts, general information, and upcoming events.
We'll tell you what wildflowers are blooming, share wildlife hotspots, and offer
"how - tos".
88. Sniff a Sassafras
- This fascinating tree is loaded with scent. Leaves smell like Fruit Loops,
blue berries and twigs like Lemon Pledge, and roots like root beer. Sassafras
leaves take on several shapes - look for a left-handed mitten, a right-handed
mitten, a glove, and a smooth single lobe.
89. Visit a Milkweed
- Although the common milkweed is poisonous to most animals, a few specialized
insects can eat it without ill effect, becoming poisonous themselves. Watch
for monarch and harlequin caterpillars, milkweed bugs, and milkweed beetles
- all wear red and black warning colors - on milkweeds scattered in park meadows.
Milkweed flowers have an inviting scent and rich nectaries, but "capture"
their pollinators in a "leg trap". And, of course, everyone enjoys
watching their silky seed parachutes float on the breeze.
90. Meet a Tree
- Fifty-six species have been identified in the park. How many can you discover?
Representatives of each species are marked with blue tags. (A map marking each
is available at Union School Interpretive Center.) Try identification using
bark alone - sycamore, river birch, black cherry, and shagbark hickory are good
for beginners.
91. Discover Spring
Babies - Canada geese and wood ducks often raise families on the lake.
Watch for downy goslings and ducklings along shorelines.
92. Dragonflies
- Known as "mosquito hawks", dragonflies patrol just above the water's
surface capturing rising mosquitoes. 10,000 eyes provide almost 360* vision.
93. Look for Owl
Pellets - Owls swallow their prey whole. Indigestible bones and fur or
feathers are compacted into a pellet and regurgitated. Inside this clean, dry
pellet is a fascinating record of the owl's diet. Look for owl pellets in wooded
94. Examine Crystal
Webs - A morning fog crystallizes spider webs with water droplets. A
surprising variety of patterns is visible in meadows until the sun burns away
the fog.
95. See Spring
- A pale pink carpet of spring beauties blankets the ground beneath the White
Oaks each April in a spectacular declaration of spring.
96. Make a Bark
Rubbing - Peel the paper covering off a dark-colored crayon, place a
sheet of paper against the trunk of the tree and rub the crayon horizontally
in one-directional strokes across the paper.
97. Catch a Snowflake
- Permanent impressions of snowflakes can be made by catching falling snow on
a chilled pane of glass which has been sprayed with hair spray. Keeping the
prepared glass as cold as possible, take it outdoors and allow some flakes to
settle on it. When you have collected enough, take the glass indoors and let
it dry at room temperature for about 15 minutes. You'll have a permanent record
of some of Nature's most amazing designs.
Learn Some Bird Calls - Try to identify some common
birds by their song. Some calls sound like words and phrases: the northern cardinal
seems to say "Purty, purty, purty, what cheer, cheer, cheer", the
whip-poor-will, the bobwhite, the chickadee, and the jay say their names; the
rufous-sided towhee sings "Drink your tea!", the white-throated sparrow
whistles "Old Sam Peabody, Peabody, Peabody" and the barred owl asks
"Who cooks for you all?"
99. Try an Underwater
Viewer - Make an underwater viewer from a milk carton, some Saran Wrap,
and a rubber band. Cut both the bottom and the top out of the milk carton, cover
one end with the Saran Wrap and hold it in place with the rubber band. Lower
the viewer into the water and place your face in the open end of the milk carton
to see the strange world of underwater animals.
100. Make a Donation
- to Weldon Springs Foundation,
Inc. The Foundation supports park projects and programs with gifts of time,
talent, and funding. Annual projects include: eastern bluebird nestbox trail,
butterfly garden, environmental education, Union School Interpretive Center,
benches and firerings, and much more.
101. Bring a Friend
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Kid's Craft: Sea Shell Mobiles
9 comments:
- jlbee said...
these are beautiful, marylea!!!
- May 29, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- twolittleseeds said...
Love this!!! Going to have to make this xx
- May 29, 2010 at 12:26 PM
- CHILDHOOD MAGIC said...
Mermaid treasures are a favorite around here! Love this project!
- May 29, 2010 at 7:34 PM
- Tara @ Feels like home said...
I ADORE this project. I can't tell you how many seashells we have lying around from various trips to the beach, and we're always looking for something to do with them. We'll be making mobiles, for sure!
- May 29, 2010 at 10:13 PM
- Melodie said...
Did they all have holes or did you make some? Most of the shells I collect never have holes and I would be afraid to break the whole thing. What do you do for this?
- May 30, 2010 at 12:53 AM
- pink and green mama MaryLea said...
WE collected shells with holes in them for this project -- the ones that don't have holes were just for our collections.
- May 30, 2010 at 7:53 AM
- twolittleseeds said...
We made these and I have posted a link
Your shells have huge natural holes! I could only find 5. Thanks for sharing x
Melodie: We had to drill our shells. We used a powerdrill with a masonry bit. Some were much easier than others and it didn't take long x
- May 30, 2010 at 2:38 PM
- Twig and Toadstool said...
So simple and so sweet! We are huge fans of your blog here...craft on!
- May 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM
- MommaMindy said...
Since I rarely have an original idea, I am SO thankful I found your blog! We have jars and jars of shells and pieces of driftwood. What a great idea! It also inspired me to hang some from the little lights I like to put around my deck. Thanks for providing such great ideas. I am so glad your share your inspiration.
- May 31, 2010 at 7:47 PM
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Published: Friday, May 10, 2013 at 5:47 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 10, 2013 at 5:47 p.m.
After three straight third-place finishes, Reporting Star will try to win his first stakes race of his career in Sunday's Mambo Meister Stakes at Calder Race Course.
The 3-year-old gelded son of Circular Quay is the favorite in the $55,000 turf race at the South Florida track.
At odds of 3-1 he leads the field of 10 horses vying for the 1 1/16-mile race.
In his last start, Reporting Star was beaten by Mr. Quiesqueyano who led for most of the Calder Derby on April 6. Reporting Star was bumped at the start of the race, but was able to stay up for third despite tiring in the 1 1/8 mile dirt race.
Reporting Star has not won since his first career race last October, when he trounced the field by 7 1/2 lengths.
The gelding was bred by his owner, Gilbert Campbell, who owns Stonehedge Farm South in Williston. Reporting Star has earned more than $73,000 in his career.
The Mambo Meister is scheduled for 3:32 p.m. and is race No. 7.
Today, Florida-bred Belvin faces four other horses in the tightly contested Came Home Stakes at Hollywood Park near Los Angeles.
The 3-year-old son of Empire Maker is at odds of 7-2, though the five horses are only separated by a few ticks. The favorite, Let Em Shine is at odds of 2-1, while the longest shot is Broadway Empire at odds of 4-1.
Belvin has race three times in his career. He finished second his first time out and broke his maiden on second try. From that maiden special weight win, he jumped to graded stakes company where he finished sixth in the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita Park in February.
In the San Vicente, however, Belvin set the pace for the first part of the race, before he weakened in the later part of the 7-furlongs. While he finished sixth, he was only about 2 1/2 lengths behind the winner, Shakin it Up. Bred and owned by Donald Dizney, owner of Double Diamond Farm in Ocala, the colt has earned nearly $43,000 in his career.
A win in the $70,000 Came Home would nearly double his career earnings.
The Came Home is scheduled for 5 p.m. and is race No. 3.
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Our family-run guest house is situated in the old fishing village of Potos in Thassos.
On its two floors there are ten rooms, each of which can accommodate 2-4 people. All the rooms have a refrigerator, a WC, a shower and all the necessary furniture, and there are two large communal kitchens, one on each floor. Towels and bed linen are supplied, and laundry facilities are available.
The house was built in 1989 and is maintained in perfect condition by ourselves. It is Built in traditional style and has a pretty inner courtyard, fenced so your children can play in safety. You can also let them play freely on the beach while you enjoy a drink on the waterfront watching the sun set behind Mount Athos.
Our house is just 50 metres from the beach very handy for a swim at any time of day. The bakery is just next door, and there are all kinds of other shops within a few metres, where you will be able to stock up on whatever you need. A number of tavernas and cafes are close by. In fact, the whole village is within easy walking distance.
Potos is the most convenient village for visiting the dozens of pretty little beaches and the beautiful landscape of the southern half of the island.
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Once you reach Potos ask for our pension and/or still better for the family.
To get to Potos if your coming from Thassos Port, you want to get on Potou-Skalas Marion/Πότου-Σκάλας Μαριών. Just follow that road and look for the signs for Potos until you here.
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Color me SO excited for opening day of the year's final major, the US Open!
I'll be traveling to Flushing Meadows + the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center this morning to check out all the day's action and will be sending updates via Twitter. Also, I'll be announcing the winner of the Dick's Sporting Goods Reader Giveaway on the social media site so if you're not following DtL yet, click here.
I LOVE meeting readers so if you happen to be at the US Open today and see me make sure to say "HELLO!"
Okay, time to get ready.
Have a good one and enjoy opening day!!!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Letter to DtL readers: Flushing Meadows bound
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- AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Oh yeah. The # 7. I took it back to Manhattan once (with Nick Bollettieri and his trophy assistant across from me. He was friendly.)ReplyDelete
Rich-how's your assistant?
Hey Rich. Hope you had fun today! I was actually there as well, but didn't see you.ReplyDelete
Just got home. Now watching Venus and Roddick on ESPN. I'm going to love these next two weeks.
Nadal passed me as he was heading to practice (or something) but ironically enough I was mid-Twitter update and before I fully processed who it was who just passed me he was long gone and I was being crushed by throngs of fans running after him. Heh.
R'teer - My assistant? Color me confused. So you actually witnessed Nick B's leather tan in person? I feel for you.ReplyDelete
Ryan T - Too bad we missed each other. I mean, there were only around 60,000 people there yesterday. Yikes! I saw a pic of Rafa running around the grounds - and he still had his clothes in tact.
- AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 1:30 PM
aww Rich always nice n willing to meet readers, too bad I can't make it to the open this year :(ReplyDelete
looking forward to your commentary rich!ReplyDelete
you must come down to Australia for the Oz Open - it'll be freezing summer by you, you gotta come to happy open!
cool picture here, the train and all.ReplyDelete
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