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Welcome Chaîboy. Looks odd to me I don't really uinderstand the projection/distorsion on this map...
Welcome Chaîboy. Looks odd to me I don't really uinderstand the projection/distorsion on this map...
it is a cylinder map from a globe. So the poles are distorted.
Is it raw output from a fractal generation process, or have you edited it some for sensibility? Random terrain tends to generate some blind depressions that need either to be filled in or to have outlets cut - either of which is a totally realistic process.
I've built a couple of worlds using Fractal Terrains as the base, but it will only generate fractals of one degree - either all rough mountains, or all low relief, or all flatness - no mixture like you would expect geology to have produced. Since the rough stuff is the hardest for me to devise on my own I start that way then smooth some out into plains, steppes, river valleys, and the like. As well as filling some depressions as lakes, then drawing outlet rivers where they would overflow.
Your continents do have a pleasingly random shape, and I can see a lot of need for naval work by your occupants. Most of the mountains are in clumps rather than strings of ranges like seem to happen on earth, but at least they're more wrinkly than a lot of mountain methods.
What do you plan to use it for? That'll partly determine how much realism you want to strive for.
Oh, and welcome to the Guild! I think putting a map right in your first post is worth a smidgen of rep all by itself.
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1949: The first TV daytime soap opera, "These Are My Children," was broadcast from the NBC station in Chicago.
1978: Saxophonist Greg Herbert of Blood, Sweat and Tears died of an accidental drug overdose in Amsterdam during the band's European tour. He was 30.
1989: Playboy hit newsstands with nude photos of La Toya Jackson.
1993: Michael Jackson and 3,500 children performed during halftime at the Super Bowl. He sang a variety of his hits, including "Heal The World." The game began with country star Garth Brooks singing the "Star-Spangled Banner." Actress Marlee Matlin interpreted the song in sign language.
2005: Jury selection began in Michael Jackson's child molestation trial. He was later acquitted.
2010: Beyonce' won six Grammys, more than any other woman had won in a single night.
Today's birthdays: Actress Carol Channing is 93. Actor Stuart Margolin ("The Rockford Files") is 74. Actress Jessica Walter ("Arrested Development") is 73. Actor Glynn Turman ("The Wire," "A Different World") is 68. Actor Jonathan Banks ("Breaking Bad" "Wiseguy") is 67. Singer Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band is 63. Singer Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols is 58. Actor Anthony LaPaglia (luh-PA'-lee-uh) ("Without a Trace," "Murder One") is 55. Actress Kelly Lynch is 55. Singer-guitarist Lloyd Cole is 53. Bassist Al Jaworski of Jesus Jones is 48. Actress Minnie Driver is 44. Actress Portia de Rossi ("Arrested Development," "Ally McBeal") is 41. Actress Kerry Washington ("Ray" "Scandal") is 36. Singer Justin Timberlake is 33. Singer Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line is 27. Singer Marcus Mumford of Mumford And Sons is 28.

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Health officials say flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly 10 years and it could be a bad one.
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Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Ramon Sessions put home the game-winning
bucket with 28.3 seconds to play and the Charlotte Bobcats hung on for a 98-97
win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday at Time Warner Cable Arena. Sessions
finished with 14 points and six assists. Kemba Walker scored a team-high 19
points to go with seven assists for the Bobcats, who have won five of six and
are one victory shy of matching their total from all of last season. Michael
Kidd-Gilchrist netted 14 points, while Ben Gordon contributed 13 points
in the victory. Andrea Bargnani scored a game-high 25 points and Kyle Lowry
put home 21 points for the Raptors, who have lost three of their last
four. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 16 points and 10 boards in the setback.
Final Score: Cleveland 92, Philadelphia 83
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Jeremy Pargo scored a career-high 28 points
and the Kyrie Irving-less Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a six-game skid with a
92-83 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Dion Waiters and
Alonzo Gee added 16 and 14 points, respectively, for the Cavaliers, who
avenged an 86-79 loss to the Sixers in Philadelphia on Sunday. C.J. Miles
donated 13 points for Cleveland, which had lost six straight against the
76ers. Anderson Varejao tallied 10 points and 19 rebounds. Jason Richardson
and Jrue Holiday had 16 points apiece for the Sixers, who had a three-game
winning streak stopped. Evan Turner and Thaddeus Young each recorded a
Final Score: Indiana 115, New Orleans 107
Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Behind Paul George's nine 3-pointers and
Roy Hibbert's first career triple-double, the Indiana Pacers outlasted the New
Orleans Hornets in overtime, 115-107, on Wednesday. George was instrumental
in the Pacers' fourth quarter comeback, connecting on three 3-pointers in
the final minutes of regulation. He poured in 33 of his career-high 37 points
in the second half and overtime. Hibbert, who finished with a career-high
and franchise record 11 blocks, hauled in 11 rebounds and scored 10
points in registering his first triple-double before fouling out in OT for
the Pacers, who have won three of their last four. George Hill and David West
each chipped in 16 points in the victory. The Hornets, who led most of the
first half and the fourth quarter, seemed to run out of gas by overtime in
losing their fifth straight contest. Anthony Davis sat for a second straight
game with an ankle injury, but in his absence, Robin Lopez finished with a
double-double, scoring a season-high 21 points and pulling down 13 boards.
Jason Smith added 18 points off the bench and Ryan Anderson contributed 17 for
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Final Score: Orlando 90, Detroit 74
Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - Andrew Nicholson scored a career-high 15 points
and the Orlando Magic used a dominant third quarter to deliver a 90-74 victory
over a poor-shooting Detroit Pistons team at the Amway Center. The Magic put
together a 21-0 tear to begin the second half, turning a 3-point deficit into
a comfortable lead before cruising towards only their second win in their
last nine tries. That other triumph also came at the expense of the Pistons,
a 110-106 decision over Detroit last Friday. Nicholson made good on 7-of-9
field goal attempts and Arron Afflalo added 12 points for Orlando, which also
received a double-double from Glen Davis in the form of 11 points and a
season-best 14 rebounds. Detroit shot a woeful 9.5 percent (2-for-21) in
the fateful third quarter and 32.9 percent for the game en route to its
10th defeat in 12 games this season. Greg Monroe led all players with
19 points, but netted just four after halftime.
Final Score: Atlanta 101, Washington 100 (OT)
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards were fingertips away
from notching their first win of the season. But the Wizards' worst start
in franchise history remains intact after the Atlanta Hawks prevailed in
overtime, 101-100, at Philips Arena. Kyle Korver drained the last of his five
3-pointers to put Atlanta ahead with 1.9 seconds left in the extra session.
Coming out of a timeout, Washington's Kevin Seraphin fired up a hook shot from
the elbow that was short. Martell Webster secured the ball in mid-air and
appeared to stun the Hawks with his putback. However, replays showed Webster
still had possession when the backboard became illuminated. The Wizards became
the 13th team in NBA history to lose their first 10 games. Josh Smith had a
double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds for the Hawks. Al Horford fell a
rebound shy of a triple-double, finishing with 15 points and a career-high 10
assists, but he missed four critical free throws in overtime. Washington,
though, bailed him out by its inability to rebound. Seraphin compiled 21
points and 10 boards for the Wizards, who have dropped nine in a row at
Final Score: San Antonio 112, Boston 100
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Tim Duncan posted 20 points and 15 rebounds to
guide the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-100 win over the Boston Celtics. Tony
Parker totaled 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting from the field, and added six
assists. Tiago Splitter was also efficient, going 9-of-11 for 23 points off
the bench, as the Spurs ended 58.4 percent from the floor. Rajon Rondo
totaled 22 points and 15 assists for the Celtics, who also received 19
points from Paul Pierce and 16 from Brandon Bass.
Final Score: Miami 113, Milwaukee 106 (OT)
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - LeBron James finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds
and eight assists on Wednesday, as the Miami Heat held off the Milwaukee
Bucks, 113-106, in overtime. Dwyane Wade returned from a two-game absence and
matched James with 28 points, while Chris Bosh recorded a double-double with
24 points and 18 boards to help the Heat improve to 5-0 at home for the first
time in club history. Brandon Jennings paced Milwaukee with 19 points, seven
boards, six assists and five steals, while rookie John Henson donated a
double-double with 17 points and 18 rebounds for the Bucks, who have lost two
Final Score: Oklahoma City 117, LA Clippers 111 (OT)
Oklahoma City, OK (Sports Network) - Kevin Durant struggled with his shot, but
continued to attack and used the charity stripe to his advantage. Durant
nailed 19-of-21 free-throw attempts and netted 35 points in the
Oklahoma City Thunder's 117-111 overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Durant was just 7-of-19 from the floor and turned the ball over six times, but
snatched six rebounds, dished out five assists and tallied five steals for
Oklahoma City, which has prevailed in eight of its last nine contests. Russell
Westbrook registered 23 points and nine assists, while Serge Ibaka added 15
points and 12 boards in the victory. Oklahoma City was 34-of-39 from the foul
line. Blake Griffin poured in 23 points, but Chris Paul recorded just nine
points on 2-of-14 shooting for the Clippers, who had their six-game winning
streak snapped. Paul had nine assists. The Clippers were gunning for their
first seven-game victory stretch since an eight-game run from Nov. 30-Dec. 15,
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WASHINGTON – Police have officially identified the teenage girl who was found dead in Vienna and have provided some of the details surrounding her death.
Fairfax County police said in a statement on Wednesday that Emylee Lonczak, 16, was found dead the morning of Aug. 23 in the 8200 block of Madrillon Estates Drive in the Vienna area. She had previously been identified through a letter sent to families of students at McLean High School, where she would have been an 11th- grader.
Lonczak, of McLean, had been reported missing Aug. 21. Her body was found two days later, reportedly between two homes in the upscale neighborhood.
NBC Washington reports search warrant documents in the case say that before she died, Lonczak was with a person who lives in one of the homes near where she was found.
The station says Kyle Alifom is an adult who lives with his parents. The court documents reportedly say he told authorities he and Lonczak went to a party Aug. 21, and the two got a ride back to his house later.
He allegedly told a detective the two drank beer and smoked marijuana that night, and that Lonczak went into his home for a while before leaving, the station says.
Alifom has not been arrested or charged in the case.
Police added in the statement that while Lonczak was originally reported as having run away from home, they have learned that she "was voluntarily in the company of people she knew."
Police also said that "illegal narcotics may be a factor in this investigation." The cause of death has not yet been determined by the medical examiner, the statement said.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- The renewed debate over gun control reignited a month ago, in the horror of the Newtown School shooting. A special task force headed by Vice President Joe Biden will present its recommendations for change to President Obama. The proposals haven't been released to the public but we do have some idea about what the President is considering.
The proposals likely include mental health background checks, longer prison sentences for gun traffickers and more information on violent video games. The President also wants a ban on assault rifles, but that proposal faces opposition from the NRA and some lawmakers. Some lawmakers have said they don't think such a ban can pass through Congress.
The President says if Congress cannot pass federal legislation, then he may go it alone and use an executive order.
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Ms. Rivera was born Jan. 19, 1981, in Honduras to Adan Diaz and Lucia Rivera. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Prajedes Rodriguez Jr. of Beeville; her mother, Lucia Mendez of Beeville; two daughters, Jennifer Diaz Rodriguez and Nayeli Diaz Rodriguez, both of Beeville; three sons, Jose Lopez, Edwin Arita and Eduardo Rivera, all of Beeville; a sister, Yeny Siomara Peña of Honduras; a brother, Luis Arita of Beeville; and maternal grandparents, Sebastian Rivera of Honduras and Florinda Lopez of Beeville.
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|Golfers have full schedule
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
HHS golfers have a full schedule in the next week, as they move into the September portion of their short season.
Team members will golf at Riverdale Dunes in a tournament hosted by Mountain Range Thursday, Sept. 3, at Aurora hosted by Grandview Friday, Sept. 4 and at Fort Morgan Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Regional action for the golf team is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 22, with the State Tournament Oct. 5-6.
Last week, at the Jefferson Academy tournament in Arvada, Holyoke's varsity team turned in a 269. Team members were Keaton Arkulari who carded an 85, Duncan Brandt 88 and Brian DeBoer 96. Also competing on the varsity was Christopher Bieber with a 115.
Kent Denver won the varsity portion of Thursday's tournament with a 222. The Kent Denver Alternate team took second with 226, while Highlands Ranch and Ralston Valley both turned in 228's.
Holyoke's junior varsity finished with a 298, led by Kyle Pierce's 85, Deyten Klein 101 and Brent Vasa 112. Also competing was Caleb Kafka with a 119.


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CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed seven new members during induction ceremonies on Saturday. The honorees include former Tampa Bay linebacker Derek Brooks, ex-Giants pass-rushing great Michael Strahan and former Bills pass-catching star Andre Reed. Joining them were offensive tackle Walter Jones, defensive back Aeneas Williams, punter Ray Guy and defensive end Claude Humphrey.
The induction ended a 28-year wait for Humphrey, who split 13 NFL seasons between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles. The 70-year-old was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, and set the Falcons franchise record with 94 1/2 sacks. Guy became the first full-time punter to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At 64, he was selected for induction in his 23rd year of eligibility.
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Welcome to the Guild! Nice first map. I like the layout and how the deeper woods are darker. When you are finished be sure you post a larger, higher resolution version so we can see all the cool details.
Alright, Newbie here. 1st map. I got CC3 on Monday and went at it. Map Size got a little off. The bottom 1/3 was going to be for Text in some wood plank background I think, identifying the buildings. But I haven't quite got there yet.
Any thoughts and advice would be great.
Edited to remove map, and post a new version further down.
PS-I have no idea what that thumbnail is doing down there.
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Welcome to the Guild! Nice first map. I like the layout and how the deeper woods are darker. When you are finished be sure you post a larger, higher resolution version so we can see all the cool details.
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Thanks Bogie, for your thoughts.
Alright, I think I will consider this one done. Feeling pretty good for a 1st map, and only 8 days with CC3. Like the roads at the resolution I need, but in close I didnt quite pull them off 100%.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.
Not sure I have this saving down in viewable resolution or not.
The size and resolution look fine.
If the woods are hazardous enough to need a stockade around the village, I'd except to see the inside of the stockade a bit more crowded - more huts and buildings, and certain more gardens, fields or paddocks for animals - tuck pigsties in odd corners, and fence off the open areas for pastures/paddocks for the times when herd animals can't be left out overnight, perhaps? Once you're maintaining a perimeter wall, the protected real estate inside it becomes a lot more valuable!
Fields or gardens right outside the gate, where you could bolt for the cover of the gate if something unpleasant comes out of the woods.
I can't help but think those trees right against the outside of the stockade would get cut down as a safety risk.
Looks good, though, and I do like the trees and texture of the map.
man, you should see my first map with CC3...this is really great...one thing you could think about doing in the future is creating a few different sheets for your trees so that some have larger shadows than others and overlap each other a little more.
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Thanks, anomiecoalition.
Great thought on the different sheets for trees for shading. I still have a lot to learn in general, and particularly the whole sheet, and layer issue. Everytime I place a road or text I have a heck of time trying to delete it without deleting all the trees underneath it or similar. I assume it has something to do with the layers and sheets.
lol, I probably should read the manual at some point. Just couldnt stop trying force my way through it, only reading a little at a time.
Thanks again
It looks great. Welcome to the forum...!!!
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Thanks Wirelizard, I think my previous reply got lost.
My first draft had too much of a stockade field to it, with trees cut back for firing range. So I modified it a little to go for the quaint feel, an outdated outpost if you will, no longer completely in the wilds but not yet safe enough to take down the walls. Going for 50-60 homesteaders, with a little overflow on a occasion.
You are right regarding fields and pens and such. I find it so hard to draw the line on the details. Too many and it gets cluttered, too little, not enough. I didnt want the fields to overtake the feel of the map, so choice to keep it a little vague and more muted going for the generic plowed land plot and 1 pasture plot.
Thanks for the input.
Great map Kier! I really like it and hope to see more from you.
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|Playas landowner workshop Nov. 27 at local Event Center
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Low lying areas in fields that periodically fill with water after rainstorms and create farming challenges are often locally referred to as lagoons or buffalo wallows. These shallow water areas can be difficult to farm, are never dry when the rest of the field is scheduled to be worked and only occasionally produce a crop.
A landowner workshop is scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Phillips County Event Center in Holyoke.
Jerry Miller, Farm Bill biologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service/Colorado Parks and Wildlife/Pheasants Forever, will host a landowner workshop to help landowners learn how to protect and restore playas while improving their net profit per acre.
The conservation challenge is ensuring these playas receive water, but not sediment, fertilizer and herbicides that can be carried into them by runoff across exposed cropland—sediment that over time results in shallower or even vanishing wetlands.
This challenge can be met by enrolling the playa acres and a protective buffer into programs designed to help landowners square up the areas so farming operations are more efficient and high priced inputs are not applied to those acres.
Over the past several decades, researchers have gathered substantial evidence pointing to playa lakes as the primary source of recharge for the Ogallala Aquifer.
This is big news for Phillips and Sedgwick counties which have relied on pumping the Ogallala for agricultural, municipal and industrial use since the early 1900s.
Since about 99 percent of playa lakes are located on private land, this information is crucial for farmers, ranchers and natural resource managers who hope to conserve water and maintain agricultural economies of the region.
In an area where there are no permanent rivers or streams and that only receives 14-18 inches of rain per year, playas are also important because they store water. Consequently, playas support an astounding array of wildlife.
Migrating waterfowl are commonly seen around playas at different times of the year. Shore birds feast on the many invertebrates found in the muddy shoreline. Mayflies, dragonflies, salamanders, hawks, pheasants, deer, turkeys and many other animals can be found at playa lakes.
Because playa lakes support such a wide variety of animals, they contribute significantly to the biodiversity of the High Plains and provide valuable wildlife habitat.
Resource professionals from the Playa Lakes Joint Venture, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Pheasants Forever, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will present information on how playas function, programs available to landowners to help restore playas located in agricultural fields and rangeland, how these programs can be blended into a landowner's operation and how taking the playas out of production and seeding them to permanent vegetative cover will create excellent wildlife habitat.
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Talladega, AL (Sports Network) - Matt Kenseth survived a massive crash on the
last turn of the final lap to win Sunday's Good Sam's Roadside Assistance 500
-- the fourth race in the championship Chase -- at Talladega Superspeedway.
In what is known as the "wild card" event in the 10-race Chase, it lived up to
expectations when at least 20 drivers, including several title contenders,
were involved in the "big one" heading into turn four. Chase driver Tony
Stewart was leading on the last lap but spun around when he made contact with
Michael Waltrip, triggering the melee.
Stewart's car went airborne and then landed on top of Kasey Kahne's car. There
were no injuries during the incident.
Kenseth, who is in the Chase field, moved into the lead just before the yellow
flag was displayed for the crash, ending the race under caution. Stewart had
taken over the lead just after a restart for a green-white-checkered finish.
Jamie McMurray crashed in the closing laps to setup the two-lap overtime
Jeff Gordon finished second, while Kyle Busch rebounded from a pit-road
speeding penalty early in the race to take the third spot. David Ragan and
Greg Biffle rounded out the top-five.
Kenseth claimed his second victory of the season. He won the season-opening
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KUSA - Snowmobiler Caleb Moore has died Thursday following injuries suffered during a crash at the Winter X Games on Jan. 24, according to a family spokesperson.
Moore was in critical condition in a hospital in Grand Junction after suffering serious injuries in a crash. He was initially diagnosed with a concussion, but doctors later performed surgery for a heart contusion.
The family announced Sunday that Moore had a brain complication. Moore crashed in the freestyle final at the X Games in Aspen. The 25-year-old from Krum, Texas, under-rotated on a back flip and was struck by the snowmobile as he slid down the hill.
A website was created to help Moore's family with medical costs: http://www.giveforward.com/calebmoore
The following statement was released on behalf of the Moore family:
"This morning Caleb Moore passed away. He will be truly missed and never forgotten. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for all the prayers and support they have received from all the fans, friends and family around the world that Caleb has inspired. They would also like to thank the physicians and medical staff at both Aspen Valley Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction for their care and dedication. At this time, the family will not be making any other public statements. They continue to decline interviews. Thank you for continuing to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time. Arrangements for a celebration of life are being made and an announcement will be made in the coming days. "
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|Bike & Build to roll through Holyoke next Monday, July 13
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Thirty young adults with Bike & Build Inc., a national non-profit committed to affordable housing, are bicycling into Holyoke Monday, July 13, on their journey across the United States. The riders will be working on July 16 to help Habitat for Humanity's construction efforts in Fort Collins.
The cyclists left Providence, R.I. June 6 and plan to arrive in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 13. Their effort throughout the summer is focused on raising money and awareness for affordable housing causes across the country.
The 18-25 year-old riders see and experience first-hand the affordable housing need in this country. They stop in towns along their route and participate in construction efforts at affordable housing sites that are in progress. The riders also meet with local officials and community members to discuss affordable housing issues.
The group stopping in Holyoke is one of eight cross-country trips Bike & Build offers each summer.
"We are deeply proud that Bike & Build has 250 riders this year who are so committed to the affordable housing cause that they are willing to raise much-needed funds and spend two months of their summer biking across this amazing country," said Bike & Build executive director Rosemary DiRita. "Bike & Build provides the opportunity; it is the riders who make the impact on housing issues through our cycling trips."
The Providence to San Francisco group will be traveling for more than 10 weeks and will help to build affordable housing in nine locations, including Moab, Utah and Sparks, Nev. In order to participate in the trip, each rider raised at least $4,000 to help fund the trip costs and affordable housing efforts nationwide.


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Union of the Comoros
Area: 2,171 sq. km. (838 sq. mi.); slightly less than half the size of Delaware. Major islands--Grande Comore (1,025 sq. km.), Anjouan (424 sq. km.), Mayotte (374 sq. km.), and Moheli (211 sq. km.).
Cities: Capital--Moroni (pop. 30,000); Mutsamudu (pop. 20,000).
Terrain: Rugged.
Climate: Tropical marine.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Comoran(s).
Population (2006 est.): 690,948. Mayotte (1990 est.)--70,000.
Annual growth rate (2006 est.): 2.87%.
Ethnic groups: Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava.
Religions: Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2%.
Languages: Shikomoro (a Swahili-Arabic blend), Arabic (official), French (official).
Education: Attendance--60% primary, 34% secondary. Literacy--56.5%.
Health: Life expectancy--62.33yrs. Infant mortality rate--72.85/1,000.
Work force (1996): 144,500. Agriculture--80%.
Type: Republic.
Independence: July 6, 1975 (Mayotte remains under French administration).
Constitution: Adopted by referendum on December 23, 2001.
Branches: Executive--national president; regional island presidents. Legislative--National Assembly. Judicial--traditional Muslim and codified law from French sources.
Political parties: 17 political parties.
Suffrage: Universal adult.
GDP (purchasing power parity): $419 million.
Annual growth rate: 0.5%.
Per capita income: $720.
Agriculture (40% of GDP): Products--vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, copra, banana, cassava, coconuts.
Services (56% of GDP): Commerce, tourism.
Industry (4% of GDP): Types--perfume distillation.
Trade: Exports (1999 est.)--$7.9 million: vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, copra. Major markets--France, Germany. Imports (1998 est.)--$35.84 million: rice, petroleum, meat, wheat flour, cotton textiles, cement. Major suppliers--France 38%, Pakistan 13%, Kenya 8%, South Africa 8%.
The Comorans inhabiting Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli (86% of the population) share African-Arab origins. Islam is the dominant religion, and Koranic schools for children reinforce its influence. Although Arab culture is firmly established throughout the archipelago, a substantial minority of the citizens of Mayotte (the Mahorais) are Catholic and have been strongly influenced by French culture.
The most common language is Shikomoro, a Swahili dialect. French and Arabic also are spoken. About 57% of the population is literate.
Over the centuries, the islands were invaded by a succession of diverse groups from the coast of Africa, the Persian Gulf, Indonesia, and Madagascar. Portuguese explorers visited the archipelago in 1505. "Shirazi" Arab migrants introduced Islam at about the same time. Between 1841 and 1912, France established colonial rule over Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mayotte, and Moheli and placed the islands under the administration of the governor general of Madagascar. Later, French settlers, French-owned companies, and wealthy Arab merchants established a plantation-based economy that now uses about one-third of the land for export crops. After World War II, the islands became a French overseas territory and were represented in France's National Assembly. Internal political autonomy was granted in 1961. Agreement was reached with France in 1973 for Comoros to become independent in 1978. On July 6, 1975, however, the Comoranparliament passed a resolution declaring unilateral independence. The deputies of Mayotte abstained. As a result, the Comoran Government has effective control over only Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli. Mayotte remains under French administration.
The Union of Comoros is ruled by President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi. Comoros has been plagued by political instability and civil strife following numerous coups and secession attempts since independence from France in 1975. Former President Azali seized power in a bloodless coup in April 1999, overthrowing interim President Tadijiddine Ben Said Massounde, who himself had held the office since the death of democratically elected President Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim in November 1998. In May 1999, Azali decreed a constitution that gave him both executive and legislative powers. When Azali took power he had pledged to step down in 2000 and relinquish control to a democratically elected president. Instead, in 2001, Azali resigned from the military and ran as a civilian candidate for the national presidency. He was elected in 2002 in flawed but fair elections.
On May 26, 2006, following a two-stage electoral process that was generally free and fair, Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi was installed as the new President of the Union of the Comoros. Sambi's inaugural address included a promise to bring justice and development to the Comoros.
Principal Government Officials
President--Ahmed Abdallah Sambi
Minister of Foreign Affairs--Ahmed Ben Said Jaffar
Ambassador to the United States and to the United Nations--Mahamed Toihiri
Comoros maintains a mission to the United States at 336 E. 45th St., 2d floor, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 212-750-1637).
Comoros, with an estimated gross domestic product (GDP) per capita income of about $700, is among the world's poorest and least developed nations. Although the quality of the land differs from island to island, most of the widespread lava-encrusted soil formations are unsuited to agriculture. As a result, most of the inhabitants make their living from subsistence agriculture and fishing.
Agriculture, involving more than 80% of the population and 40% of the gross domestic product, provides virtually all foreign exchange earnings. Services including tourism, construction, and commercial activities constitute the remainder of the GDP. Plantations engage a large proportion of the population in producing the islands' major cash crops for export: vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, and copra. Comoros is the world's leading producer of essence of ylang-ylang, used in manufacturing perfume. It also is the world's second-largest producer of vanilla. Principal food crops are coconuts, bananas, and cassava. Foodstuffs constitute 32% of total imports.
The country lacks the infrastructure necessary for development. Some villages are not linked to the main road system or at best are connected by tracks usable only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. The islands' ports are rudimentary, although a deepwater facility functions in Anjouan. Only small vessels can approach the existing quays in Moroni on Grande Comore, despite improvements. Long-distance, ocean-going ships must lie offshore and be unloaded by smaller boats; during the cyclone season, this procedure is dangerous, and ships are reluctant to call at the island. Most freight is sent first to Mombasa, Kenya or the island of Reunion and transshipped from there.
France, Comoros' major trading partner, finances small projects only. The United States receives a growing percentage of Comoros' exports but supplies only a negligible fraction of its imports (less than 1%).
Comoros has an international airport at Hahaya on Grande Comore. Comoros has its own currency, the Comorian Franc, which is currently valued at 557 CF = U.S. $1.
The military resources of the Comoros consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force. A defense treaty with France provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. France maintains a small maritime base and a Foreign Legion contingent on Mayotte.
In November 1975, Comoros became the 143rd member of the United Nations. The new nation was defined as consisting of the entire archipelago, despite the fact that France maintains control over Mayotte.
Comoros also is a member of the African Union, the European Development Fund, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Indian Ocean Commission, and the African Development Bank.
The United States recognized the Comorian Government in 1977. The two countries enjoy friendly relations. The U.S. closed its Embassy in Moroni in 1993 and is now represented by a nonresident Ambassador in neighboring Madagascar.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials (all officers resident in Antananarivo, Madagascar)
Ambassador--R. Niels Marquardt
Deputy Chief of Mission--George Sibley
Management Officer--Keith Heffern
Public Affairs Officer--Rodney Ford
Political Officer--Silvana Rodriguez
Economic-Commercial Officer--Brian Neubert
Regional Security Officer--Christopher Gillis
Consular Officer--Jay Epping
The address of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar is 14-16 Rue Rainitovo, Antsahavola, Antananarivo. The mailing address is B.P. 620, Antsahavola, Antananarivo, Madagascar (tel: 261-20-22-212-57; fax: 261-20-22-345-39; E-mail: email@example.com).


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Illinois Man Convicted of Aggravated DUI in Girlfriend's Daughter Death
An Illinois man, Cecil Conner, was found guilty of the drunk driving death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old son.
The conviction came after Conner's defense team attempted to shift some of the blame for the child's death to a police officer. The jury decided, after hours of deliberation in the Will County courtroom, that Conner alone was responsible for the tragic outcome of the May 10 DUI crash.
Conner crashed into a tree, drove through a fence, and hit another tree in the accident that killed young Michael Langford, Jr., before being charged with drunk driving, according to an article in the Herald-News.
Part of Conner's unsuccessful DUI defense was the claim that police had some part to play in his drunk driving and subsequent accident. He argued that police arrested his girlfriend, his designated driver, on a suspended license during a previous traffic stop, then ordered him to drive home. Conner claimed that they threatened to arrest him if he didn't drive away.
Conner was drunk, and family members have criticized law enforcement for, according to their story, ignoring the fact that he was an impaired driver when they ordered him to drive home.
The prosecution in the case successfully argued that Conner alone was responsible for the decision to drive drunk and endanger the child.
Per Illinois DUI law, Conner could face up to 14 years behind bars. He'll be sentenced in May.
Conner admitted to being drunk following a house party. His girlfriend, Kathie LaFond, was driving, but was arrested on the way home. Conner took the wheel, and police said that neither Conner nor LaFond informed the police that he had been drinking that night. Prosecution were also skeptical that police ordered Conner to drive home.
Conner, however, continued to drive drunk, even after he called a friend for help. The friend told him to stop the car, but Conner drove on, reaching 66 miles per hour at points, before he drove over several lawns, through trees, catapulting his car to the point that it uprooted a tree.
Young Langford did not survive the poor decision.
The jury deliberated for nine hours before reaching its guilty verdict on two aggravated drunk driving charges.


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While I'm on the subject of Toronto, as I was driving over the Bloor Viaduct on my way to yesterday's event, I was admiring the gorgeous canopy of trees in the Don Valley that are just beginning to turn. Living in the city you sometimes forget just how much green space there is.
Queen's Park is another gorgeous `green` area in the city and last week, William Thorsell, Director & CEO of the ROM along with Toronto Parks and Environment Committee Chair Paula Fletcher unveiled new interpretive panels and tree identification signs as part of Trees for Toronto. The aim of TFT is to renew the urban forest in Queen's Park, which originally opened in 1860. It is home to 47 varieties of trees, including red and white oaks, butternuts, Norway maples, lindens and pines.
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Breaking ground for St. Joseph's
Members and friends of St. Joseph's Catholic Church formed shovel lines on the outline of the new St. Joseph Catholic Church building in Le Mars Sunday afternoon.
Construction began ceremonially with a groundbreaking service. Wiltgen Construction begins building Monday (April 4, 2011).
Bishop R. Walker Nickless of the Diocese of Sioux City walked the new church building outline as he gave the blessing with holy water.
Rev. Kevin Richter and Bishop Nicholas prepared to join the groundbreaking by a cross that is the approximate location of the new church's altar.
Music from Gehlen Catholic High School students opened the service.
A progress video is the building project will be captured by a camera placed in the existing church steeple and updated on the St. Joseph's Catholic Church website.
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Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Playing with heavy hearts, the Houston Rockets
made their grieving head coach Kevin McHale proud in the team's first game
since the death of his daughter.
Jeremy Lin and James Harden combined for 40 points and 22 assists in the
Rockets' 117-101 win over the Toronto Raptors.
McHale's daughter Sasha passed away Saturday after a long battle with lupus,
an auto-immune disease. She had been hospitalized with a related condition.
Lin, who has tallied nine assists and 12 turnovers in his last three games
coming in, dished out 10 helpers to go along with 16 points and three
giveaways in the win. Harden added 24 points and 12 assists for Houston, which
has won three straight contests.
Lin took over the reigns at point guard this season for Kyle Lowry, who had
been with Houston the previous three-plus seasons. Lowry had just seven points
for Toronto, which has dropped five consecutive games.
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Open-Air FlareWritten by on December 17, 2002 Contributors: Kevin Lee Bill Bartlett's '66 LeMans Drop-Top
Rohnert Park, California's Bill Bartlett is certainly a car guy. He's had many different makes, models, and body styles in the past, yet none of them were of the ragtop variety until he spotted this open-air '66 Pontiac in the car corral at a Goodguys show.
"The bodywork, paint, and interior were already done. I had a Chevy 350 crate motor left over from a past project, so I decided on Chevy power for the Pontiac." Certainly, Pontiac purists won't appreciate this, and Bill has caught plenty of flak, but as he says, "It's not their car."
Bill certainly did not want the car to be lacking power, and the Chevy motor he had on hand was fortified for solid pump-gas grunt. The 350-cube small-block was upgraded with TRW pistons (for 9.5:1 compression) and a complete Edelbrock Performer package. This teamed component system consists of a pair of Edelbrock heads, a Performer RPM camshaft, Performer intake manifold, and a 600-cfm Edelbrock carb. The headers are by Sanderson and the mufflers are from DynoMax. Bill claims this pump-gas-friendly package delivered 430 flywheel horses, which is plenty of ponies to push the Poncho.
Powerplant aside, the car is still a great example of Pontiac style from the '60s, and many would argue the mid-'60s were the glory days of Poncho uniqueness. The elegantly stacked headlights and soft, boxy lines were unique to the Arrowhead marque, and Bartlett agrees, "I couldn't take my eyes off it." Once Bill had purchased the car, he made a few other changes even Pontiac purists can appreciate. The stance has been developed through use of home-brewed dropped front A-arms, Hotchkis 1-inch drop coil springs, and Koni gas adjustable shocks. Bill claims the total drop when compared to factory ride height is 3 inches. A similar approach was used in the rear, where more Hotchkis 1-inch drop coils are located. They were trimmed a bit further to equal the 3-inch drop in the front, and the final stance is aggressive while still being functional. Again, Koni gas adjustable shocks were chosen to ease the bumps.
This cool street cruiser didn't need a full race brake system, but upgrades were in order. Bill stepped up to 11-inch discs up front (courtesy of a '70 Chevy) and rebuilt the stock brakes on the rear. Bill likes the confidence of the discs over the factory drums.
The body has been mildly modified, with a simple removal of all emblems and the lower body trim. Credit goes to Byron Robeck, of San Jose, California, for the smooth Porsche Guards Red paint, and to Sherm's Plating in Sacramento, California, for the dipping of the brightwork.
Bill chose to finish off the car with a classic wheel-and-tire package. The Halibrand five-spoke wheels look great in 15x7 inches with 3-inch backspacing (front) and 15x9.5 inches with 4.5-inch backspacing (rear). Tires are BFG Radial TAs in 225/60-15 (forward) and 255/60-15 (aft).
When crafting a top-down cruiser, the interior gets more than its fair share of attention. The Pro Car buckets in front and custom-built rear seat were treated to generous amounts of Palomino-colored MB Tex vinyl upholstery. Matching custom carpets, door panels, a top boot, and the center console all got the treatment. The instrument panel is also custom-fabricated and filled with Moon gauges. The interior hardware is anchored by a Billet Specialties steering wheel and a Lokar shifter. Credit for all of the custom interior design and fabrication also goes to San Jose's Byron Robeck. The contrast between the gentle Palomino interior and striking red exterior add a refined flavor to the entire car. While it's definitely a hot rod, it's not lacking in luxury.
The results of Bill's efforts are obvious--a great-looking car he can drive anywhere. While this may be his first convertible, we doubt it will be his last. Cruising any cool classic is fun, but piloting a bright red flare like this is best experienced in the open air. Congratulations to both Bill and Byron for creating this smooth drop-top dream machine.


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Goodguys 13th Southwest Nationals - Wld, Wild, WestWritten by on February 22, 2011 Goodguys' 13th Southwest Nationals
Well, folks this was the last Goodguys event of 2010, and it was a blast. The slight wind and heavy cloud cover was ever so present all weekend, but it didn't discourage spectators, vendors, and truck owners from coming out.
Friday I showed up to check out the autocross event, but after talking to Harry Daviess, vice president of event operations, he said that this event concentrated on the awards; the autocross would continue in the 2011 events. So I wandered around Scottsdale Westworld's huge hanger-like tent, where you could find anything from floor mats, steering wheels, cleaning products, and kitchen sink. Well, not quite the kitchen sink-but almost. After that I walked directly outside to a large asphalt parking lot where Saturday the Goodguys top-picked vehicles would be placed. Down a ramp, or a few dozen stairs, another paved area is where vendors-Edelbrock, Lincoln Welding, GM, Baer brakes, just to name a few-and many top builders were displaying their latest. Off to the side of the vendor area I stepped into the grass where several hundred custom vehicles parked neatly, many of which were putting the final polish on their paint and wheels. This is where I spent most of my time during the weekend, mostly due to how many quality pickups fit the attire of Classic Trucks magazine.
By late Friday I ran into a '56 Ford panel that just blew me away. I asked the owner, Dean Cotlow, if he would like his truck featured in CT? Dean said, "Sure, what do I have to do?" I said, "Meet me in the parking lot at 4 p.m. so we can take some photos." Three o'clock came around, and I realized that there was a time zone difference. Luckily, Dean called to remind me. Look for Dean's '56 in the next few issues; I promise it will be worth the read.
It was now Saturday morning and a large cup of coffee was needed to wake me up from the previous day's venture. As soon as I touched down to Westworld I made a beeline to the swap meet area to inspect what the Arizona locals had for sale. If you were looking for carburetors or motor parts you were in luck; almost every swap meet attendee had a plethora of drivetrain items. By lunchtime the smell of barbecue and deep-fried Snickers bars filled the air. After a quick lunch break on a grassy knoll overlooking all the vintage customs, I was off to find another truck feature to shoot. Saturday's vehicle count filled the grass and top asphalt area to the max, so finding a cool truck to photograph was not an issue. By the end of the day I found a really nice '57 Chevy Cameo built by Gary's Hotrods out of Burley, Idaho, and shot some cool photos while the sun was setting. By Sunday the weather took a turn for the worse; the clouds came out and it was raining cats and dogs in the early morning. Not wanting to drive home yet I made one last round to see if any other trucks had shown up. As I was walking in, a slight drizzle started and there were no new vehicles, so I jetted home.
Goodguys event promoters did it again in Scottsdale and at all the other events during 2010. We look forward to next year's event coverage.
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The judges tallied their votes, and the verdict is out. Goodguys' 2010 LMC Truck Truck of the Year - Late is Barry Blomquist's '56 F-100 built by The Roadster Shop. Details, details, details is all I need to say about this '56.I'm not sure if the springs were sagging from time or it had been intentionally lowered. Either way I loved the lowered stock look. Don Wise from Chandler, Arizona, showed off his '53 F-100 powered by a Ford 272 Y-block with three on the tree.Tailgate party anyone? Carl Conrad and his friend from Phoenix were there to have a good time, and judging by this picture they did. Check out the cow pusher front bumper on his '65 Ford.Rust bucket? I think not. It's done, but I'm not sure what kind of fuel it takes. The '58-59 Chevy Fleetside is one of my favorite Chevy trucks. Why? I own one.Wow! The luck of the draw. With thousands of vehicles entered during the week his entry number was the same as the year: 1961. Dino Bahilana's Chevy C10 looked like a newer four-door Silverado but with vintage class.In the swap meet area this salesman was all blocked out. If I had a few extra Benjamins I would have made room in the rental car.
Also in the swap meet section was a blueish '61 Chevy for sale. It had all reworked suspension on airbags; the Coker Tires also looked new. It was a score for someone in Arizona.Stay gold. Bill Raper's '54 Chevy five-window blew me away. This was no farm truck; it had an LS1 motor plus a 4L80E trans.This was one of the coolest contraptions at the show; it was self-powered by a small motor. These guys even had a blender powered by a boat's outboard motor. (Note: Check with the event staff to see if it's allowed at other events.)A bright green pinstripe separated the two-tone colors on this '55 Chevy from Chino Valley, Arizona, that brought along its owner, Sam Bromagem.This is GM's new LSA built for Cadillacs but is offered as a crate motor from GM-556 hp with 551 lb-ft of torque. I could make room for this motor in any engine bay.A '69 longbed Chevy C20 is not all that rare but seeing a cool set of wheels on an eight-lug rotor is very cool. Owner Mike Owens from Phoenix was at the show all weekend enjoying the view.


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I work in a library surrounded by books which I am constantly checking in, checking out, searching for and arranging. But, alas, it has happened, the dreaded slump--I can't find anything good to read. I feel like a kid who complains of boredom during summer vacation.
Maybe Time for a Switch
I have started many a book in the last two weeks, but have finished only one. Another book is going to be a slow read. I am looking for something to really latch on to. It might mean that it is time to take a break from fiction and go back to non-fiction for a bit.
Notes and Scribbles
On my desk I keep an ever growing pile of slips of paper with books that I might like to read. There are about 125 slips of paper that have been rough sorted into categories with history/biography group having the most titles (twenty-two). Fiction comes in with a respectable nine. Self-help, exercise, fashion has twelve.
Getting Through the Work Day
Two books that related to work are Office Origami: The Highly Successful Slacker's Guide to Workplace Procrastination, and The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work.
The Unexpected
And then there's the one I initially was totally unsure of. It's called The Wall Street Waltz: 90 Visual Perspectives. After I looked at the library record I realized it is about economic trends. It sounded more interesting when I thought it was a dance step or maybe architectural photographs. So I guess I'll have to put a hold on this one and see what really piqued my interest when I initially saw the book.
Good luck on your quest to find the next good read!
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Updated Policy on Refunds, Credits, and Reinstatement as a Result of a National Emergency. (Replaces policy on page 24 of the 2012-13 PHCC Catalog and Student Handbook.)
22.214.171.124 Policy on Refunds, Credits, and Reinstatement as a Result of Military Service
Pursuant to 23-9.6:2 of the Code of Virginia, and corresponding SCHEV Guidelines, each community college shall have a policy statement providing for the tuition relief, refund, and reinstatement of students whose service in the uniformed services has required their sudden withdrawal or prolonged absence from their enrollment. Service in the uniformed services is defined as service (whether voluntary or involuntary) on active duty in the Armed Forces, including such service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve, for a period of more than 30 days under call or order to active duty of more than 30 days. Each community college shall provide for the following:
a. Tuition and Required Fees
Should a student be ordered to active duty (for reservists) or be mobilized (active military) as described in the Code of Virginia, Section 23-9.6:2 and the State Council's Virginia Tuition Relief, Refund, and Reinstatement Guidelines, he/she requests to be withdrawn from the college after the census date, the student may elect either to be deleted from the registration file and be awarded a full refund or to be administratively withdrawn with no refund and assigned a grade of "W".
Each community college shall also have a policy statement regarding the granting of refunds of Miscellaneous Education, General Program, Auxiliary Services and Student Activity fees to students.
The college shall provide, at the option of the student, for such refunds to be retained and to be applicable to tuition and fees charged in the semester or term in which the student returns to study.
b. Deposits
Each community college shall have a policy statement regarding the granting of refunds of deposits to students.
c. Textbooks
Each community college shall process refunds for textbooks according to contractual arrangement with local vendors.
d. Academic Credits and Grades
Students who are called to active duty or are mobilized, meaning serving in the uniformed services, as described in Virginia Tuition Relief, Refund, and Reinstatement Guidelines, should have the opportunity to receive an incomplete grade ("I") until released from active duty (for reservists) or mobilization (for active military personnel). All course requirements shall be completed within one year from the date of release from active duty or mobilization.
Students may be given the option of taking their examinations prior to regularly scheduled times as an exception to VCCS policy 5.6.1 in accordance with the Virginia Tuition Relief, Refund, and Reinstatement Guidelines.
Careful consideration should be given and special options are advised for students who receive student financial aid or Veterans Administration benefits.
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Grrrr … damn pesky mosquitos! Let the Kelty Screenhouse come to your rescue when the bug population is at its prime. This classic mesh tent covers your picnic table so you can sit, relax, and sip lemonade outdoors while other folks combat those blood-sucking little critters with bug spray and clothing. Pull-down shades offer protection from the sun and make the Screenhouse a convenient, multi-purpose tent that's sweet to have whether you're chilling in your back yard or car camping.
- Easy clip-sleeve construction helps make set-up a cinch
- Taped seams help keep you dry during a quick rain shower
- Closeable mesh panels offer superb ventilation
- Noiseless zipper pulls keeps things quiet when the kiddies are taking a nap
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
We got this screen tent to take around to festivals and other car camping trips. Thankfully, we were able to put it to the test during our cross-country road trip down to a festival in Georgia.
First off, it's a breeze to setup. 4 super durable poles attach easily to each other, and then the rest just snaps into place. I did, however purchase some heavy duty stakes to anchor down the corners as the ones included seem a bit small.
We were confined to a 10x30ft area at the festival, and the medium fit just fine. We used it to sleep in, and it seems like 4 people could fit in there just fine. There's plenty enough headroom as well.
We weren't expecting much bad weather on our trip, but we got a hell of a storm during the last day of the festival. Torrential rain and howling winds for several hours put the festival on hold and had us taking shelter within the tent.
While water had come up and flooded the ground, the tent stood fast and kept us safe from the rain.
Huge mesh panels keep the air flowing, but you can close all of them up when it's time for some privacy.
Step up your glamping game by powering your base camp with some solar panels and solar powered generators too. While our festival neighbors are sitting in the dark like cavemen, we dined and partied in style using speakers and strings of LED lights powered by our Goal Zero Nomad 15 panel and Yeti 150 generator
The best Screenhouse I've ever owned..
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Let me start by saying that for a $115.00 you will not find a better product for the money.. Our Kelty Screenhouse has been the best piece of equipment that we have ever bought, we have set it up and used it in 50MPH winds and it held up like a champ without any bending or folding of the shelter, little did we know when we bought this that it would become one of our most valued pieces of equipment, when we were at June Lake, Ca (April 2014) it started to snow and we rode out the storm nice and warm inside with our propane lantern as our only source of heat, the inside warmed up in about 10 mins flat, as the night wore on, we knew that it was going to be freezing outside so we had an idea of putting this over our tent as a secondary cover and to our surprise in wind gust up to 50 MPH this shelter didn't even move at all and was sturdy, even with 2 inches of snow on top it held up fantastic! As a result it kept our tent underneath at least 30 degree's warmer. So now we use it as a screen house in the day and a top shelter over our tent at night with room to spare for dressing in the morning. The poles are excellent and thick, it sets up very easy - in about 7-8 Mins, and with double doors and windows you still have a view of everything around you, it fits right over a standard size picnic table with room to spare and it's tall enough for a person 5'10 plus to stand in without any problems. This weekend we set it up in the backyard with our Glass outdoor table underneath with our lantern on top and had dinner with 6 friends inside and it was wonderful.. This is one piece or gear I will never go anywhere without if I can help it.
My wife love's it and says it is the greatest thing ever, so that being said, I will be buying 3 more, one for the house and one for each of our mothers homes. So the bottom line is, you will not find a better built roomy top quality screenhouse for the money, do yourself a favor and make your other half happy, and just buy one! :-)
Yours looks the same as mine (large screenhouse), but we've had terrible experiences in wind. We stake it down but the black poles buckle inward towards the tent in high winds. Do you have a secret or tip for your sturdy setup? Thanks!
Hey Rich,
First thing I did is get some heavy duty old fashion yellow stakes $4.00 for 6, and some 550 Para cord and some Nite Ize NCJ-02-01 Cam Jam from home depot $2.00 a piece, or online at Amazon.. you'll need 6-9 depending on how much you want to stake it down , what comes with the tents is fine but I always like to be prepared While using our screen house in bad weather, run the cord in the jams and clip the jams onto the Guy line on the tent, you can adjust the length and direction of your lines depending on the wind you have, I have Jams clipped onto the stabilization bar (Black Bar) staked really good so we have no movement. also move your tent so that the front doors are into the wind, you can stake the doors down, the windows allow air movement without become an airborne balloon...this has happened to me also... ;-) Well I hope this help..
Kelty Screenhouse
Good quality but a bit low
We failed to set it up the first time. It's not very intuitive and we struggled for about 15 min under rain (and we set up many tents before). We tried again at home a few days ago, and worked it out. It seems it needs 2 people to hold at both end of the side poles to squeeze it up into position.
The quality is very good, solid materials and strong poles, seams are tight woven (not sure if all water tight) and should last for years. The downside is the height. I'm 5'7 and my head could touch the center area when standing inside. Of course if you are sitting inside and cooking stuff, it's not an issue at all.
Give it 4 star because of the setup instruction wasn't clear enough, and it could be higher inside.
Great for bugs
The screenhouse does a great job of keeping out the bugs. I just got back from a mosquito-heavy trip in the Uintas, and we were always able to take shelter in the Screenhouse to keep from getting bitten. Very effective at keeping out the bugs. And quick to set up - it took about 10 minutes to set up the first time, would probably be under 5 minutes in the future.
I've deducted 1 star b/c the tent can get hot (i.e., hotter than outside) when there's no breeze or just a light breeze. This is because the mesh is a very dense, which probably helps keep all the bugs out, but it also blocks light breezes.
Also, this is definitely best for car camping as it's quite large and heavy.
Camping in the Uintas
Great Shelter
I looked high and low to find a good screen shelter as an accessory for our Teardrop Camper. Most that I saw were too cheaply made, too small, too big, too difficult to assemble or didnt provide privacy.
Being that our teardrop camper is small and mainly for sleeping; I was looking for a shelter that could double as a dining area and also provide us privacy while changing. The interior flaps allow us to easily convert this screen tent into a privacy shelter.
The quality is first rate equal to equipment of much higher price. The shelter can easily be assembled and dismantled in minutes even by one person and have done so many times. Assembling the shelter is even easier with two of us at the task.
Ive used the shelter a couple of times and am very pleased. Based on past experience with tents of lesser quality, I anticipate many years of use with this shelter.
Good sunshade, May not hold up to weather
I took this on a camping trip recently where we experienced relative high winds (20-30 mph). I used all the down guides, which worked pretty well. It didn't blow over. I knocked off one star because the roof is "droopy". If it rains, the water will pool up. I have a multi-purpose aluminum extension pole that I will use (with a towel balled up on the top to prevent tearing) which should solve the issue.
Love this shelter!
My initial impression of the Screenhouse was impressive! Previously, my family had been using a WalMart bought, pop-up shade canopy. The transition to the Screenhouse significantly reduced the cargo capacity needs of our vehicle and significantly increased functionality. Now, when rain, wind, sun, bugs, cold become issues, we simply close up the Screenhouse and the whole family is protected. Additionally, we can now move all car camping gear into the Screenhouse when we depart for the days events with much less worry of damage or disappearance.
Vertical walls on the two door sides and near vertical on the ends. Usefulness of all interior space was incredible!
Overall stability of the Screenhouse was amazing. Between the exoskeleton and the abundant stake-out points, stability was never a concern.
Setup was a breeze. The exoskeleton was easy and very self-explanatory.
Happy wife happy life. Need I say more????
Not meant for the rain
How do you keep water from pooling on the top of the screenhouse when it rains? I'm afraid the weight of the puddles are going to break the frame. It snapped the 3 way corner, but did not break it. Completely useless in the rain unless you can stand inside and continuously push the puddles off.
Stand on the picnic table and lift the roof. Barring that use a stick with a rag wrapped around the end.
Does it require 2 people to set up, or can...
Does it require 2 people to set up, or can it be set up by one person?
Having 2 people would definitely be beneficial. I feel like you could get it done with one but it would be difficult.
I put it up by myself all the time. I won't say its cake, but I keep doing it so it's not that hard.
Will this fit over the larger picnic tables...
Will this fit over the larger picnic tables in some campgrounds?
For the large, the measurements are 132 in x 156 in x 76 in (or 11 ft x 13 ft x 6.3333 ft) so I would say you would have ample room to pop this over a large picnic table and still have room to move around the table without worry of whamming your shins against the bench seats among other things.
Hope this helps.
Does it have a bottom to sleep on ?
Does it have a bottom to sleep on ?
Hey Jeanie,
The Screenhouse is more of a shelter and has a open floor design without material on the bottom.
What is the weight and pack size of the...
What is the weight and pack size of the medium sized screenhouse ?
Minimum weight: 14 lb 5 oz / 6.49 kg. Packaged diameter: 8 in / 20.32 cm
Packaged Length: 24 in / 60.96 cm
What is the weight and pack size of the...
What is the weight and pack size of the medium sized screenhouse ?
Here you go
Packed Size: (medium) 8 x 24 in, (large) 8 x 26 in
Weight: (medium) 14 lb 5 oz, (large) 17 lb 2 oz
What are the "roll down shades"? Are these...
What are the "roll down shades"? Are these nylon covers that fit over the windows and do they provide privacy? Are they installed from the inside or the outside of the shelter?
These are nylon flaps mounted on the bottom inside of hte screen that can cover the entire screen portion on each wall. They can provide prviacy and some protection from the wind and low-angle sun. If you look at the image above you can see them rolled up at the bottom of ecah screen portion.
What are the dimensions of the medium and...
What are the dimensions of the medium and the large units?
(medium) 108 x 132 x 74 in, (large) 132 x 156 x 76 in
(medium) 108 x 132 x 74 in, (large) 132 x 156 x 76 in
(medium) 108 x 132 x 74 in, (large) 132 x 156 x 76 in
Is this the medium or large thank...
Is this the medium or large thank you
It is for both. Use the select options to choose which one you prefer.


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Sunrise, FL (Sports Network) - Benoit Pouliot's goal at 1:19 of overtime --
his second of the contest -- capped a rally and sent the Tampa Bay Lightning
past the Florida Panthers, 6-5, on Saturday.
Pouliot was left alone atop the Florida crease to one-time a puck which had
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half-open net.
Steven Stamkos added two goals and one assist for the Lightning, who snapped a
six-game slide on the road against their long-time division rivals.
Alex Killorn picked up his initial NHL tally and Teddy Purcell also scored to
back 25 saves by Anders Lindback.
Jack Skille, Jonathan Huberdeau, Shawn Matthias, Jerred Smithson and Tomas
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CSX optimistic about profits after coal stabilizes
Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7:46 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7:46 p.m.
OMAHA, Neb. — CSX railroad officials expect strong profit growth in 2014 and 2015, once coal shipments stabilize at a lower level this year.
CSX chairman, president and CEO Michael Ward said Wednesday that the railroad has dealt with the current decline in coal shipments, driven by relatively low natural gas prices.
Company officials are telling investors to expect 10 to 15 percent earnings growth in 2014 and 2015, after flat results this year. Ward says economic growth will boost the railroad's profits, once coal stabilizes.
Ward and other CSX executives held a conference call with investors Wednesday — a day after reporting first-quarter profit of $459 million, or 45 cents per share. That beat Wall Street's expectations and topped last year's $449 million profit, or 43 cents per share.
"The underlying strength of our business continues, even with the transition that is taking place in the domestic coal market," Ward said.
CSX officials predict that domestic coal volumes will decline 5 to 10 percent this year because many utilities still have significant coal stockpiles to burn, but generally all the utilities CSX serves that can switch to natural gas have done so to take advantage of cheap natural gas.
So the railroad expects coal demand to stabilize in 2014, because utilities still need to burn some coal to meet electricity demand.
In the first quarter CSX coal revenue dropped 13 percent to $726 million.
At the same time revenue from intermodal, chemical, automotive, construction and agricultural shipments grew nearly 3 percent to top $2.1 billion.
CSX officials are optimistic the railroad will be able to increase the number of shipping containers and other merchandise it carries faster than the economy is growing.
S&P Capital IQ analyst Kevin Kirkeby said CSX appears to be an attractive buy because of the positive outlook and relatively low share price compared to historical averages.
CSX shares lost 77 cents, or 3.2 percent, to sell for $23.37 in afternoon trading Wednesday amid a broad market sell-off.
The number of carloads of chemicals, crops, lumber, coal, grain and containers of imported goods that railroads carry offers clues about the health of the broader economy.
Ward said he doesn't think there is anything on the horizon that could derail the slow economic growth happening now. He said there is still much pent-up demand for products and equipment because people and companies have been delaying purchases since the Great Recession.
But Ward said the economy would benefit if politicians could agree on a financial plan for the nation.
"One thing that would accelerate it is if Washington, D.C., could agree on fiscal policy," Ward said.
CSX operates over 21,000 miles of track in 23 eastern states and two Canadian provinces.
CSX is the first major freight railroad to release first-quarter earnings. Union Pacific Corp. will release its first-quarter results on Thursday, and Norfolk Southern Corp. will follow next Tuesday.
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Rockville Centre News and Events, Week of Nov. 29
On the board
Board of Trustees Briefing Session
Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting
Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Zoning Board Meeting
Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall
Planning Board Meeting
Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Briefing Session
Jan. 3, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
76th annual Mercy Ball on Dec. 1
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and complete event information, please visit on line at www.MercyBall.com, or call the Development Department at 516-705-2622.
Mercy offers free CT lung scans
Mercy continues to offer a CT lung scan free-of-charge to current or former smokers age 50 or older, and individuals age 40 or older who have never smoked but have been exposed to second-hand smoke. Information about the study is available on line at: www.ielcap.org.
RVC community blood drive
A blood drive will be held at Hewitt Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 1 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those eligible should bring ID with a signature or photo. Donors must have a minimum weight of 110 lbs., must be between the ages of 16 and 75, must eat well and not have received a tattoo in the last 12 months. The drive began in 1999 for a boy who was sick with Leukemia and it has become an annual event since then.
Covert Craft Fair and Festival
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Wogan Family Lecture
Novelist Tom Phelan will discuss life in rural Ireland before the automobile at Molloy College on Dec. 2. Phelan's talk will be illustrated with selections from his novels. The event will take place at 3 p.m. in the reception room in Kellenberg Hall and will be free of charge. For more information, contact Catherine Tully Muscente at 678-5000, ext 6218 or at email@example.com.
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AMES, Iowa – Iowa State (18-19, 3-3 Big 12) held on to defeat Drake (21-15, 7-3 MVC) on Tuesday at the Cyclone Sports Complex, 6-5. Senior Erica Miller and freshman Aly Cappaert each drove in two runs in the win, Miller's runs breaking the Iowa State RBI record.
With one out in the bottom of the third, Miller lined a double out to center, scoring Iowa State's first run of the game and cutting into Drake's 2-0 lead. She would plate the winning run for the Cyclones with a sac fly in the sixth, bringing her career RBI total to 136, two more than any other Cyclone.
Trailing 5-4 in the fifth, Cappaert unloaded for a pinch-hit home run, the first home run of her career, giving Iowa State a 5-4 lead heading into the sixth inning.
After Mille put Iowa State up, 6-4, Drake attempted a seventh-inning rally, getting a run off Laura Brewer's two-out triple but it would not be enough as Tori Torrescano (9-8) completed her ninth game of the season, allowing five runs, three earned, on nine hits while walking four and fanning six.
Reliever Rebekah Schmidt (9-8) took the loss after two and two-thirds innings of work in the circle. Schmidt was charged with two hits, three runs, two earned and one walk while striking out four.
The Bulldogs scored two unearned runs in the top of the third on a double to straightaway center off the bat of Nicole Randel to take a 2-0 lead.
Miller's double cut the Bulldog lead in half before Torrescano (walk) and Maddie Reese (bunt single) reached to load the bases for Sara Davison. Davison worked a five-pitch walk to drive in the tying run and Jorden Spendlove put the Cyclones on top with a fielder's choice to short.
Iowa State threatened to extend its lead in the fourth, putting runners at second and third with one out but Schmidt entered in to face Miller and Torrescano and the sophomore secured the final two outs without allowing a run.
Three singles started off the Drake half of the fifth and Hayley Nybo drove in the tying run with a sacrifice fly to center. Two batters later, the Bulldogs pulled ahead on a bases-loaded walk to Brewer, but the lead was short-lived as Cappaert retook the lead for the Cyclones with a two-out home run to center for the 5-4 edge the home team would not relinquish.
The Cyclones and Bulldogs complete their home-and-home season series Wednesday, April 10, at Drake. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. CDT.


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We have enough seasons in Colorado already. I see nothing wrong with inline smoke poles or compound bows. What next rifle seasons that you have to use iron sights with. I bow hunt as well as smoke pole and rifle. I see nothing wrong with the way things are. If you want to hunt with an old school smoke pole than do it during smoke pole season. If you want to hunt with a recurve then we have an archery season. If you like rifle hunting we have a rifle season. I like to hunt with a lever action rifle for deer sometimes with open sights, I am not asking for a special season. I don't care if people shoot animals at 25 yards or 1000 yards. Hunters need to quit bickering over petty B.S and stand together against anti gun and anti hunting groups. This thread is ridiculous and needs to go away, enough is enough!
A bad day in the woods is better than a good day at work.
Shoot the best, Shoot PSE!
It doesn't matter what you think. It's what the DOW thinks, and that's what I was passing on.
Interesting you make a post like you did, and then complain about bickering.
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I Definintly perfer Archery over anything else. I think as a Bowhunter you are actually a better Hunter. 9.5 out 10 times you are up close and personal to the animal you are hunting... And to get that Close it is like a Chess Game and you have to get into the mind of the Animal... I will ALWAYS enjoy the Challenge and the Thrill of Bowhunting.....
Just thought you guys might want to see this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU6HAIm1pX4 I am pro Long range hunting, just because you dont have the skill to do it doesnt mean you should stomp on people who do. That is Shawn Carlock, patent holder of the 338 EDGE and developer of the 338 EDGE +P. His longest kill to date is an elk at 1310 yards with his 338 Edge (300 rum necked up to .338). heres another great video show casing the extreme accuracy of some of his long range hunting rigs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqCMfTZuWB8
cool video
ivorytip, i see that you are from idaho, Shawn is from Northern Idaho.
X2....In God We Trust.
This guy practices and shoots at least 500 practice rounds a year not including hunting. The bullets he uses is $40 for a box of 50, his brass is $1 a piece or more, he uses around 90 grains of powder per shot. lets say he get 5 reloads out of each case. Thats $100 in brass+ $400 in bullets+ 6.5 pounds of powder at $23.99 a pound so $156 in powder so all that added up is $656 JUST in practice. That doesnt include gas money to get to where he practices.
Also he can shoot 1/2 MOA or better PAST 1500 yards so you cant tell me that him shooting at game at 1000 yards is unethical.
Lets say its the last day of your out of state mule deer hunt. There is 30 minutes of shooting light left and you see a 200" buck a 890 yards but you are not capable of makeing that shot and you cant get any closer, you would have to pass on the buck. On the other hand he is not out of range for me, or Shawn.
And one more thing then i will be done with my little rant, Shawn puts it this way, he said "I wont take a shot unless i would be completely astonished if i missed."
Ok, done with rant, go about your weekend.