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Amos Lee's newest tour that had a show at Balboa Theater on Saturday February 22 was unlike any other Amos Lee performance seen to date. Any Amos fan knows to expect the bluesy, immediately identifiable voice along with the smooth 1990s R&B moves and witty, story-telling lyrics but the new spin on this show was the five member band that worked to bring new and old hits alike to a multifaceted sound that had not been experienced in the previous tours. The original Amos Lee sound was a singer, songwriter set up with a man and his acoustic guitar; the new Amos rocked out with the band on electric guitar, stood back from the mike and let his band mates shine and had an almost jam band feel at times. The talented band members not only sang but played an ensemble of musical instruments from the banjo, mandolin, piano, to squeeze box, and saxophones. The crowd was feeling the new sound and after a rather loud argument between some unhappy audience members in the middle rows, everyone vibed out to the rocking beats. Amos summed it up perfectly by saying, "it's like a family party, once the fight is out of the way it's a great time". The tour promoting Amos' new album, "Mountains of Sorrows, Rivers of Song", show cases an artist who has evolved since his first self-titled release in 2005 and is noticeably spreading his wings and moving into his own style. Three solo songs in the beginning were done in the past acoustic style and the big finale consisted of three encore songs plus Amos and the band returning to treat the audience to some good ol' fashioned baby making music; a cover of Boys II Men, "End of the Road" was the perfect closer as people stood, swayed, sang along, and left on a high. The concert was an eye opener for old fans to take notice of the growing artist they love and new fans to jump on the soul train with an amazing conductor.
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text: Los Angeles House Tour: Laura's Smallest Coolest Jonathan Dec 20, 2006 Tours Home Share Pin Email Share Pin Email (Image credit: Apartment Therapy ) (Image credit: Apartment Therapy ) click for more picsAT reader, Laura sent us a quick e-mail letting us know about what she did with her 250 sq ft. studio in Santa Monica! She's come up with some creative space saving solutions. Check below the jump for the complete updated house tour, show some of the changes she's made since entering the Smallest Coolest Contest... Got an idea for a house tour? Let me know! gregory at apartmenttherapy dot com (Image credit: Apartment Therapy ) Laura's done a great job injecting style and color into such small space! We particularily love how she used some office drawers to add some extra storage in the kitchen. We also love the use of a chaise at the foot of the bed. It gives some formal seating, and because it doesn't have a full back and arms on both sides, keeps things feeling open and not too heavy. (Image credit: Apartment Therapy ) Share Pin Email

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Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and GM Frank Wren were both given contract extensions today, as reported by Fox Sports. Both men were entering the final year of their contracts this season.
Team president John Schuerholz (GM prior to Wren, from 1990 to 2007) declined to reveal the details of either deal. "They've done wonderful jobs for us," Schuerholz said, "and we're glad that we were able to get that done."
In three seasons so far, Gonzalez has posted a record of 279-207, with a high-water mark of 96 wins last year. In each seasons at the Braves' helm, Gonzalez has been in the top five for Manager of the Year voting in the National League.
Wren started as GM in 2008 after leaving the Baltimore Orioles' organizations. Since that time, the club has a record of 528-444. Most notably, the team has done well drafting and developing younger players. Four of those younger players - Craig Kimbrel, Jason Heyward, Julio Teheran, and Freddie Freeman - were signed to contracts over the past couple of weeks to finalize the roster, before the club turned towards securing management.
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Goshen planning intersection improvements, traffic signal upgrades
The city must make improvements to the intersections before Sept. 1 in order to comply with requirements attached to federal funding.
GOSHEN — Before Goshen can be part of a federally funded project to improve traffic signals, the city will have to come into compliance with requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Elkhart County and the cities of Goshen and Elkhart have received a Federal Highway Safety Improvement Project grant for traffic signal upgrades. The Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety identified seven intersections Monday, March 17, that need sidewalk improvements. Work at the intersections must be done by Sept. 1, before traffic signal project begins.
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- Lincoln and Indiana avenues
- Lincoln and Chicago avenues
- Lincoln Avenue and Second Street
- Lincoln Avenue and Third Street
- Third and Washington streets
- College Avenue and 15th Street
- College Avenue and Greencroft Boulevard
CHA Companies has been contracted to design the traffic signal and sidewalk improvements. Work on the traffic signals is federally funded and is estimated to cost roughly $250,000, according to city engineer Mary Cripe. CHA's contract for intersection improvements will not exceed $50,600.
- The board opened bids for a downtown parking lot surface seal project. The four bids were Super Seal Inc. for $12,652, Quality Asphalt for $12,960, ARS for $12,960 and Arnt Asphalt Sealing for $17,820. The city's engineering department will review the bids and return to the board with a recommendation.
- The board awarded a contract to Hydro Meter Service Inc. to test and evaluate 149 cold water meters for $23,840. Meter repairs will cost $72.50 per hour, according to the agreement.
- The board approved a right-of-way permit application from Keramida for the installation eight monitoring wells for the former Eagle Uniform Facility, 117 W. Jefferson St.
- Statewide spring tornado siren testing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20.


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No Injuries In Auburn Grocery Store FireCustomers and employees had to evacuate when the fire broke out near the deli area.
Auburn Police: Man Fatally Stabs Girlfriend's Adult SonAuburn police say a man fatally stabbed his girlfriend's adult son after he tried to break up a heated argument between the couple.
Pedestrian Killed By Sounder Train North Of AuburnMelonas says this was the 26th train-pedestrian fatality in 2015, which is the highest number of fatal train accidents in Washington state in the past 20 years.
Washington State To Face Oklahoma In Diamond Head Classic
12-Year-Old Boy Burned By Fireworks In AuburnThe boy was transported Tuesday night to Harborview Medical Center with second degree burns to about 25 percent of his body
Auburn, UCLA And USC Win Big On National Signing DayNational Signing Day is arguably the most important day of the college football year.
Keidel: Giving Thanks For SportsSince we are upon our great day of gratitude, a pretext for gorging on poultry and then taking our swollen torsos to the nearest television for some football, let's look to sports for reasons to give thanks.
College Football Spotlight: A Time To Be Thankful For RivalriesWith Thanksgiving upon us, we should all take some time to think about what we are thankful for. There is plenty of drama to pay attention to this weekend, and that is something every college football fan can be thankful for.
Heisman Watch: Auburn QB Nick Marshall's Campaign Fueled By Road VictoriesAuburn has three Heisman Trophy winners in school history. Quarterback Nick Marshall is a rising candidate in this year's race, and signature moments in November could end up naming him the fourth Auburn player as the Heisman Trophy winner.
Police Contacted Actress Misty Upham Before She Was Found DeadAuburn police say officers contacted Upham four times since July 2013 and made numerous efforts to find her after her family reported her missing on October 6th.
College Football Spotlight: Get Ready To Debate One-Loss Playoff ContendersWhich one-loss team has the edge? So many pivotal games are still to come, and the temperature of the playoff change can be flipped and turned upside down any given week.
Medical Examiner: Body That Of Missing ActressAuburn police spokesman Steve Stocker said the body was found Thursday near the White River. Items with Upham's name on them were found nearby. He said there was no evidence of foul play.


text: J.J. HarmseSydney - He may have been born in Hawston and grew up in the Cape of Storms, but for once Gio Aplon would prefer for it not to rain.The slippery fullback, who will run out for the Springboks here at the ANZ Stadium on Saturday, prefers dry fields. He does not believe that rain will create the ideal conditions for the Tri-Nations Test against the Wallabies.Not only did it lead to the Boks' Thursday session being held indoors at a local school, but it has also led to their captain's run being postponed."But everybody plays in the same conditions and if it bothers us the same probably applies to the Wallabies. It will come down to the team with the best attitude towards the conditions and the one that adapts the best," said the 29-year-old fleet-footed outside back.Aplon's counter-attacking runs are a joy to watch, but one could only speculate about how much of that will be seen on a heavy field."It's about balance. You have to adapt in the rain and make sure you use the right skills at the right time. It will also depend on how good the communication is between myself, Bjorn (Basson) and Lwazi (Mvovo)," said Aplon.He played with both of them in November last year and is reasonably satisfied with the understanding between them."First it was me and Bjorn, and things still went well after he had to go home and Lwazi came in, so I trust it will go well again."Even if Will Genia and Quade Cooper are such excellent kickers? "They kick a lot more than what people realise and kick very intelligently. They also vary it well and do it in the right areas. So we have to be alert," said Aplon.He admits that he's very satisfied with his form."The past year was good for me and I can thank the Lord that He watched over me; I am now a more mature player. I want to play every week as if I have to prove myself again. That is the way I like it. If that is your approach, you will never stand accused of not doing your bit."Aplon, of course, is also playing for his people in Hawston, especially those who still refuse to support the Boks."I have managed to get a few of them to support the Boks, so hopefully I can go back after this and bring a few more of them around."However, before that happens there is something he would still like to add to his Test status, Aplon admits almost shyly. He succeeded with a drop goal in Super Rugby this year and it's something he would like to try in the Test arena."I'm working on it in my own time and the successful one against the Stormers gave me a lot of confidence to try it again. Hopefully that one wasn't just a case of beginner's luck."Meanwhile, the Springboks suffered another blow on Thursday with the news that lock Johann Muller had to withdraw from the line-up with a hamstring injury. He will be replaced by Alistair Hargreaves.There was uncertainty over Muller's injury prior to the Springboks' departure and Hargreaves trained throughout.Teams:Wallabies: 15 Kurtley Beale, 14 James O'Connor, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Pat McCabe, 11 Digby Ioane, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia, 8 Ben McCalman, 7 David Pocock, 6 Rocky Elsom, 5 James Horwill, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Ben Alexander, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Sekope KepuSubstitutes: 16 Saia Faingaa, 17 Pek Cowan, 18 Nathan Sharpe, 19 Matt Hodgson, 20 Scott Higginbotham, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Anthony FaingaaSpringboks: 15 Gio Aplon, 14 Bjorn Basson, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Ashley Johnson, 7 Danie Rossouw, 6 Deon Stegmann, 5 Johann Muller, 4 Flip van der Merwe, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 John Smit, 1 Dean GreylingSubstitutes: 16 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 17 CJ van der Linde, 18 Alistair Hargreaves, 19 Jean Deysel, 20 Charl McLeod, 21 Adrian Jacobs, 22 Patrick Lambie


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If you are not that familiar with what a paralegal is, then one of the best ways to describe these professionals is through citing the nature of their work. Paralegals are individuals who assist lawyers. They have been trained or possess the necessary education needed for the job. Even though they are not lawyers, they have the knowledge needed to work with legal concerns and understand law & procedures. Hence, they are usually found working in law firms, although there are a number which work with other organizations. Knowing about the job outlook and typical paralegal salary might make you start thinking of considering this as a career. That is, if you consider dealing with legal matters as your interest.
A paralegal isn't necessarily an aspiring lawyer. However, their job allows them to have a close look on how lawyers work. Thus, it can also be a way for you to know if pursuing a career as a lawyer would suit you. In the field of healthcare for example, they are comparable to how nurses serve as assistants to doctors. Their duties are mostly concerned with doing responsibilities to support lawyers such as conducting legal research and interviews, creating reports and drafting documents among other tasks. The type of work that paralegals perform depends on what their firm demands. For instance, the type of work that has to be done on smaller firms is usually different compared to their much larger counterparts. Normally, paralegal jobs are full-time and there are times when overtimes would be necessary due to approaching deadlines. Paralegals are important in the legal profession as they hold a role which is significant for lawyers to efficiently carry out their work.
According to the records of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States, a paralegal salary was about $46,680 (median annual wage) in 2010. That is equivalent to an hourly rate of $22.44. These figures are typical for paralegals in general. Entry-level paralegals can expect to have lower rates, ranging from $27,000 to $41,000, dependent on the law firm that they'll be working in. You can expect the rates to climb as you also reach a new milestone in the career. The paralegal job outlook is seen as positive from the years 2010 to 2020. There is an expected growth of 18 percent for this job within that ten year range. [1] Salaries vary depending on a variety of factors including location, experience, educational attainment and the firm an employee belongs to. As mentioned earlier, gaining more exposure to the field will guarantee you to obtain higher salaries. In addition, a large law firm also offer better rates as there are more lawyers present. Let's take this example, a paralegal who is already considered a senior (say, for instance, this individual has worked for over five years in the profession) and employed in a large firm makes about $62,000 to $84,000 annually. [2] This pay range consists of figures which are notably higher compared to the rates mentioned earlier. In terms of location, paralegals based in big cities such as New York can expect to have a higher basic pay compared to more areas which aren't as crowded. The standards of living in these populous areas are also a factor on why they have much higher paralegal salaries. This link will lead you to a page in the Bureau of Labor Statistics website which displays data presented in tabular form concerning the paralegal profession. It includes the areas in the United States which offer the highest salaries for paralegals; it also indicates the places that have the highest concentration of jobs for the said profession.
CareerCast.com, an online job portal which regularly posts job rankings, has placed being a paralegal as the top one on their list for the most underrated jobs of 2011. The list includes other careers which are not usually sought after by job seekers, but they actually have a lot of advantages compared to the more popular choices. Such advantages include the lesser amount of stress and higher pay. Having the paralegal profession rank number one in their list certainly demonstrates that pursuing this career path can be rather a fulfilling one. If you think you have what it takes to pursue this career, then it would be best to consider it as a choice. Who knows, you might find that being a paralegal really is an interesting job after all and that it can end up as a rewarding job for you.
- "Paralegals and Legal Assistants". Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- "Senior Paralegal Salaries". Chron. Retrieved August 12, 2013.


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Nov. 19, 2012
DeKALB, Ill. - The Northern Illinois women's basketball program signed guard/forward Jazmine Harris (West Allis, Wis./Heritage Christian) and guard Ally Lehman (Nineveh, Ind./Indian Creek) from the high school class of 2013 to National Letters of Intent on Monday.
Harris is coming off a junior season in which she led Heritage Christian High School to its first-ever state championship as she averaged 12.5 points and nine rebounds per game. The 6'0" combo player already has over 1,000 career points as a prep and was a 2011-12 WBCA Division V All-State selection. As a sophomore, Harris netted 15.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game. MaxPreps ranks her as the 23rd best prospect in the state of Wisconsin.
"Jazmine Harris is definitely a future star for us," said NIU Head Coach Kathi Bennett. "Her talents with the ball and her athleticism are something we don't have and she will bring, along with her great charm and love for the game. Passion is one of our cornerstones and Jaz embodies that."
Lehman enters her senior year at Indian Creek High School as the reigning Johnson County Player of the Year after averaging 26 points, 13.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 4.4 steals and 3.5 blocks per game. The 5'10' do-it-all player is already a three-time all-area and all-conference selection and two-time all-state honoree. Each season, she has shot over 60 percent from the field, 75 percent from the free throw line and 38 percent on three-pointers. As a sophomore, she led ICHS to conference and sectional championships en route to an Elite 8 appearance. She averaged 19.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.5 blocks per game in 2010-11. In her freshman season, Lehman tallied 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 4.5 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game, helping ICHS to a 2009-10 conference championship. ESPN has Lehman ranked as the 149th best guard in the nation for the class of 2013.
"Ally is an incredible addition for us Huskies," Bennett said. "She is one of the most complete players I've ever recruited and has a desire to be great. I feel her basketball IQ on the floor and feel for the game will help us immediately. We are so thankful that Ally and her family are Huskies.
"I am so excited to get both Ally and Jaz here. They are winners who will help us get to the next level."
NIU plays its home opener Wednesday, Nov. 21 against South Dakota State at 7 p.m. CT at the Convocation Center. The Huskies are 2-1 in the 2012-13 campaign and are coming off back-to-back wins in the Preseason WNIT against Davidson and Morehead State.


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Yoko Ono's Injunction Request Denied in Federal 'Expelled' Case
Transformation trumps all. That's the lesson we take away from today's decision, authored by the SDNY's Sidney Stein, in the case of Yoko Ono versus Premise Media, the producer of the film "Expelled." Here's the opinion denying Ono's preliminary injunction motion.
Backstory: The film, starring journalist and actor Ben Stein (Columbia, '66; Yale law, '70), tries to make the point that American academia discriminates against people who espouse "intelligent design" theory — an alternative to evolution. In the course of ridiculing what they see as an academic world dominated by secular views, the filmmakers use a 15 second clip of John Lennon's song "Imagine" ("Nothing to kill or die for/And no religion too"). The purpose of using the clip, according to Premise's lawyer, Stanford's Anthony Falzone, is to criticize the song's "overtly anti-religious message" as "dangerously naive." (Past LB coverage of the case here and here.)
In batting down Ono's PI motion, Judge Stein (no relation, as far as we know) said the plaintiffs failed to show "a clear likelihood of success on the merits" — one of the prongs of the PI analysis — because, "on the basis of the current record, defendants are likely to prevail on their affirmative defense of fair use."
While conceding that "Expelled" is a commercial film, and that the copyrighted work, Lennon's "Imagine," is the kind of work that lies at the "core" of copyright protection, Judge Stein appeared to give credence to the defendants' theory that the sequence of the movie that includes the 15 seconds of "Imagine" amounts to a "layered criticism and commentary of the song." In other words, the movie-makers adequately "transformed" the work. Citing testimony, Judge Stein — who later in the opinion compares the case to a Second Circuit precedent called Blanch v. Koons — writes:
- The Cold War-era images of marching soldiers, followed by the image of [Joseph] Stalin, express the filmmakers' view that ["Imagine"'s] secular utopian vision 'cannot be maintained without realization in a politicized form' and that the form it will ultimately take is dictatorship. The movie thus uses the excerpt of "Imagine" to criticize what the filmmakers see as the naivete of John Lennon's views.
Still pending is a parallel suit, filed in New York State court, by EMI Music, which says it owns the song recording — i.e. Lennon's recorded performance, as distinct from the musical composition. Among other things, EMI claims that by using the song, Premise is harming EMI's ability to license "Imagine," which has only been licensed in one film, "The Killing Fields."
However, in today's opinion from federal court, Judge Stein wrote that Yoko Ono "proffered no evidence to date that permitting defendants to use a fifteen-second portion on of the song for a transformative purpose will usurp the market for licensing ["Imagine"] for traditional uses."


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Erasure's Andy Bell will make a rare appearance at Numbers night club on Saturday, January 15, to DJ and perform songs from the Erasure catalog as well as his solo career. This appearance follows the release of Erasure's new version of 'A Little Respect,' intended to raise awareness of bullying-related issues. Filmed in New York City's Greenwich Village, the soon to be released music video features a youth chorus from The Hetrick-Martin Institute. Proceeds from the single benefit The Hetrick-Martin Institute and the True Colors Fund. Tickets for Andy Bell at Numbers are available now.
Arena dates for Erasure's 2011 world tour have not yet been announced, but those wanting to see Erasure in a unique outdoor setting may want to begin planning their 2011 summer vacation. The duo of Vince Clarke and Andy Bell will be performing a special series of concerts in the forests of the UK. Billed as the Erasure Total Pop Forest Concerts and sponsored by the Forestry Commission of Great Britain, this unique tour will bring Erasure to seven woodlands locations between June 10 and July 1 of 2011. Hopefully, it won't rain. Ticket information can be found at Erasure's website.


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No more excuses - Day 1
Sunday, May 27, 2012
So it's day 1 of my no-more-excuses lifestyle...
Background~ more about me: I was 12 years old when my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I was 16 years old when I lost my precious grandfather to diabetes. I was also 17 years old when I almost lost my mother due to a stroke from stress when she lost her dad and had entrance exams for Humber River Hospital. I was 18 years old when I lost my remaining grandfather to lung cancer and 19 years old when I found out my mother was prediabetic.
About my mom~ She's a doctor with 2 kids, have no time to exercise or to eat properly and only gets 4 hours of sleep every night and 6 if she's lucky. she always scolded me about eating healthy and exercising. She gave me every reason to, spent thousands of dollars to help me, but I never understood why.
~the phrase I remember her saying was ~"I don't want you to end up like me"~
It meant nothing to me then. But now I realized. Diabetes is in my blood line.
I look into the mirror and I see myself. I don't look good in tanktops and bikinis. I look ~big~.
I would snack at night and say to myself "it's okay this one thing won't affect me." years later I kept going; my weight packed on and i started to get back aches due to a heavy chest. I couldnt run without being short of breath.
It wasn't until recently that I realized.. I can beat my illnesses and so can my mom. I can beat asthma. Just run. Gradually increase time and speed. I've run out of excuses. And I'm tired of giving excuses and crying because I couldn't control myself.
No more excuses.
I thought to myself. It's time.
So.... I'm going for a gym membership now that I have a job and a car. This time. It's for real.
What I wanna know is.. am I still going to run excuses for not going to the gym? or am I going to stick it out till the end and see where it takes me. Am I gonna reach my goal?
The most important phrase to me right now is... "YES I WILL & YES I CAN"
I'll see ya next time. :)
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thank you so much for the support :) I appreciate people who have/had the same struggles as me motivating me :) I signed up on monday and I went 4 days this week.
Thank you :) and I'm really sorry about your mother ragamuffinkel. :( I can sort of relate to you. But that's what I'm using to motivate me to exercise.
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on writing your first blog!!! I want to go on record as saying
I joined SP in January of 2011 after being diagnosed with diabetes. I had watched my mother die a slow and painful death from diabetes and related conditions in 2006 and I decided I had to make a change. When I had labs drawn on 5/8 my A1C (a measure of avg blood glucose level over time) was 5.0 (well outside the diabetic range). For me, taking off 30 pounds made all the difference to my health.
I am now team leader for Welcome to the SP Class of May 27-June 2 Team and I have decided to pursue aggressively taking off the remaining 30 pounds that stand between me and a healthy BMI. It has all been about a lifestyle change for me. Establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can do it.
To live in the excuse free zone make some excuse free accountability partners. When I am working to take off weight I make sure my trainer knows it. If I don;t 'feel' like working out I text her and tell her the workout I am going to do and I tell her I'll text her when it is done. It makes me do it! It works for me.
Find what works for you and stick to it. You will be glad you did!!!
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With nearly two million acres of wilderness, the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley is an amazing destination for hunting and fishing. Now is a great time to start planning for a trip, if you're into hunting and fishing.
Seven annual fishing events, hundreds of miles of scenic waterways, and thousands of new fish released each year from the state's Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery make Gunnison County a mecca for anglers. The county holds state records for brown, rainbow and lake trout and kokanee salmon and held the world record for the largest elk hunted for many years.
The months of August through December are prime times in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley for hunters pursuing game of all sizes but is perhaps best known as a prime spot for elk and deer. Whether the weapon of choice is a bow, rifle or muzzle-loader, there is a season determined by Colorado Parks and Wildlife that is outlined onwww.wildlife.state.co.us.
It's best to plan hunting trips early as applications for big game limited draw licenses for 2014 are due on April 1. Over-the-counter licenses and leftover limited licenses go on sale starting Aug. 5. To find out details such as these and to connect with local outfitters, go to the hunting section on www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com.
It's estimated that there are about 280,000 elk in Colorado — the most of any state — with approximately 15,000 in the Gunnison Basin, which includes game management unites (GMUs) 54, 55, 66, 67 and 551. The deer population is estimated at 15,000. Public land in the Gunnison Basin is abundant and varied, ranging from hills dotted with sagebrush to alpine tundra and forests. Find out more by calling Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Gunnison Service Center at 970-641-7060.
The former world record elk was killed in Dark Canyon, located 12 miles west of Crested Butte, by local miner John Plute in 1899. The record wasn't certified until 1961, when the antlers from the huge bull elk were scored at an astonishing 442 3/8. It wasn't until the 1990s that a set of horns from Arizona surpassed the Crested Butte elk by only .25 points. The rack is on display at the local visitor center, located in the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce.
Blue Mesa Reservoir, Taylor Reservoir and the Gunnison, East and Taylor Rivers are among the many exceptional habitats for reeling in kokanee salmon, northern pike, and rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat and Mackinaw (lake) trout and are easy for anglers to access. A list of fishing outfitters and shops in Gunnison, Almont and Crested Butte along with various fishing packages are posted on www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com for planning getaways. Plus, the following seven fishing events happen from May to September…
The Gunnison Kiwanis Club Blue Mesa Lake Fishing Tournament, May 3-4, allows all species of fish taken from Blue Mesa Lake and are at least 12 inches in size to be entered into the competition (four fish per day) except suckers, lake trout (Mackinaw), perch and northern pike. Teams can also enter a separate contest for catching the heaviest Mackinaw.
The format is very similar for the Weekend Warrior Outdoors & Gunnison Chamber Fishing Tournament on May 17-18. For registration information and details about both, go to www.gunnisonchamber.com.
On May 31, the City of Gunnison is hosting a Kids Fishing Derby and Outdoor Sports Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jorgensen Park. Kids up to middle school age are eligible to fish Pac Man Pond for the derby with their own equipment or the poles, lures, hooks and bait provided. There also will be an archery range, 22 shooting trailer, educational booths and lunch available for all ages, all for free. For information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 970-641-8060 and visit www.gunnisonrec.com.
At the 14th Annual Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby on June 21, cash prizes will be presented for longest northern pike, largest pike by weight, most pike caught and largest trout caught in the Taylor Park Reservoir. The kids' division (under age 15) is free with non-cash prizes awarded. Call 970-641-2922 (in season) or (719) 395-6484 (off-season) or visit www.taylorparkmarina.com.
Gene Taylor's Bridge to Bridge Fly Fishing Tournament on June 22 features teams of two launching boats into the Gunnison River at North Bridge by Garlic Mike's in Gunnison and catch and release fishing between there and Gunnison Whitewater Park. The total length of all fish caught and released will decide and crown the winners of the tournament. The Gunnison River Festival and Gunnison Trout Unlimited are managing the tournament, with proceeds benefitting Rebuild Our Park fund-raising efforts. For more information call (970) 209-0976 or visit www.gunnisonriverfestival.com.
Fish the fabled riffles of Rocky Mountain rivers for the largest brown trout, largest rainbow trout and most aggregate inches at the 13th Annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament, benefiting Crested Butte Land Trust, July 11-12. Registration includes a kick-off dinner and auction, a full day of guided fishing, lunch, awards party and more. Visit www.cblandtrust.org or call 970-349-1206.
Gunnison Angling Society, the local chapter of Trout Unlimited, is hosting its 24th Annual Superfly Fishing Tournament, Sept. 5-6. The tournament will be a classic two-fly contest, meaning each two-person team has to choose the two flies they will be fishing with for the duration of the tournament to catch as many inches of trout as possible. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Registration includes several meals, awards, guides and more. Visit www.gunnisontu.org.
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Scenic River Tours is offering a discounted Half-day Walk/Wade Fishing Trip for two people on the Gunnison River, Lake Fork of the Gunnison River or Taylor River, including the famed tail waters below Taylor Reservoir, for only $250 from May 1 through June 31. In addition, Full-Day Guided Power Boat Fishing for two on Taylor Reservoir costs $450 or a half day for up to three people is $400. This deal is available May 15 through Sept. 15. For more information and reservations, call 970-641-3131 or visit www.scenicrivertours.com.
Hook winter-weary, hungry fish with Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting's Spring Nymph Fishing Package, which includes two night's lodging in a mountain chalet by the Taylor River and a full day of guided walk/wade fishing with the on-site Willowfly Anglers. Packages start from $294 per person, based on double occupancy, and are available March 9 through May 4.
Located in Almont, Three Rivers Resort also is offering an Angler's Paradise Package starting at $255 per day, per person. The deal includes two night's lodging in a one-room cabin (price based on double occupancy) and an all-day walk/wade fly fishing trip for two. Accommodations and trips may be customized based on other lodging types, length of stay and number of people. Call 888-761-3474.
Weekend Warrior Outdoors is offering 10% Off Multiple Day Fishing & Hunting Packages from now through Dec. 31. The days do not have to be consecutive but must be in the same calendar day and booked at the same time by June 15.
Another Weekend Warrior Outdoors deal is Book Two Days Fishing & Receive a Free Night's Lodging at Blue Mesa Recreation Ranch (cabin or park model). This deal must be booked by March 31, and is good for use through Aug. 31. Call 970-209-6495.
Kids 12 & Under Fish Free with a paying adult when booking a fishing trip with Gunnison Sports Outfitters from now through Oct. 31. Call 719-850-9789.
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Marathon decisions and HRM findings
Friday, January 11, 2013
First off, let me just say thanks for the responses to my blog yesterday! Some made me laugh, but mostly I was just very relieved that all the responses were opposed to the idea of a stomach pump. Whew. Not everyone is crazy!
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday's blog (before it was derailed by a nasty stomach pumping device) was going to be about my complete inability to make a training decision for a Spring marathon. (First world runner problems, fo' sho'!) I signed up for a marathon in my home town in June. I ran this last year under the name of the Canton Marathon. I thought it went well and enjoyed the course (bwahaha, as much as anyone enjoys a marathon) but it got a lot of negative press. This year, the co-founders split up and one wasn't participating. New name, new course, blah blah. I fell for it and signed up on New Year's Day for the discount - $65 out of pocket. Negative press, didn't pay some vendors/cities for support. I figured it was about 50/50 on happening/being cancelled.
Well, this morning I read a lot of drama surrounding the race that came out a couple days ago. The co-founders were splitting, sure, but the one founder says the other took money from the fund so vendors couldn't be paid and she's still continuing on with the Canton Marathon once the second founder (who started his own race) pays her back. The kicker? The original is supposedly scheduled for Sunday, June 16th. The "new" one, which I didn't realize was started by the allegedly thieving founder (and I signed up for it!), is Saturday, June 15th. Really?
Oh boy. So I think the odds of EITHER marathon happening are at about 10%. Maybe less. So, it's on to the next option. Originally, I wanted to run the Cincinnati Flying Pig marathon: hilly but lots of fans/supporters/FUN. Yeah. I think I'm going to stick with that plan! It's 5/5/13, so I better get crackin' with a training plan!
In other workout news, I wore my Garmin while using the elliptical last night. I intended a short run, but realized all my good sports bras were in the washer. Still wet. Ew. While they rewashing, I did 30 mins on the elliptical (in a lesser, but adequate sports bra). I wore my Garmin, though, because we get points for "verified" workouts (meaning they need to be recorded with a HR monitor over a certain duration). Let me tell you - I thought I was workin' my BUTT off on that elliptical, but the HRM didn't reflect that very well. It took a couple minutes just to get over 100 bpm and holding it around 140 was hard, except when it was on a really tough level. 140 bpm is a pretty easy-effort run for me! Now I know I need to keep the difficulty level up on that infernal machine to get a calorie burn. Grr!
Tonight is a rest day, then I have 15 miles planned for tomorrow since it will be 60's in Ohio in January. Seriously. I'm pretty sure I was just skiing last weekend in a bunch of new snow. We're going skiing again at the end of the month... the weather better get a clue and get crankin' on the snow by then!
Have you ever signed up for a race that was cancelled? I haven't... yet!
Do you use a HRM when doing cardio? The HRM things on the elliptical (and most HRMs, actually) don't work for me. I HAVE to use something with a chest strap to get readings. I'm glad I wore my Garmin last night, that's for sure!
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I should go read your blog abou the stomach pump... hmmm.
I always wear my HRM- when the last one broke, I took a year or so off without one- I didn't want to feel addicted to it and it was a nice change, but ultimately I love my HRM and am glad I got one :-)
The only race that ever got cancelled was the 2005 Turkey Trot or was it 2006? I can't remember. We showed up in downtown Cleveland... and let's just say it was so stinking icy, they called it..... as we are lined up at the starting line :-) and they they let us go into this truck... which was filled with popcicles.. it was an adventure for sure, as lots of people were running around downtown- just for fun :-)
Hope it works out- I didn't know all that stuff was going on... how crummy for Canton.
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It sounds smart to start planning for a different marathon. I've also heard great things about Flying pig!
I also have a super tough time getting enough of a workout on the eliptical. Maybe because we're such awesome runners, huh?!
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I tried to use the HRM strap on my garmin once for an outdoor run... couldn't get it to work.. no idea what I Was doing wrong... oh well.
I've heard the Flying pig is hilly and rough, but the course support can't be beat! (or so I hear)
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I just got a HRM that came with my Garmin Forerunner 410...I haven't used it though. I'm really not sure how the whole thing works honestly. This might be a silly question but do you wear it under or over your shirt?
Hopefully your marathon won't be canceled and if it does I really hope you get your money back!
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Jenni, D; Karpova, M B; Seifert, Burkhardt; Golling, P; Cozzio, A; Kempf, W; French, L E; Dummer, R (2011). Primary cutaneous lymphoma: Two-decade comparison in a population of 263 cases from a Swiss tertiary referral centre. British Journal of Dermatology, 164(5):1071-1077.
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Background: Epidemiologic data on primary cutaneous lymphomas (PCL) are rare and up to now have not been investigated in Switzerland. Objective: To analyze variations in demographics, pattern of subtypes and staging during the two ten-year intervals: 1990-1999 and 2000-2009. Methods: Descriptive study of 263 PCL patients based on a retrospective review and reassessment according to the WHO-EORTC classification. Results: Change was observed in the pattern of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma subtypes: Sézary Syndrome frequency decreased (17-7%); CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders frequency increased (7-18%; common p=0.04). Staging of PCL showed a higher number of early stage Mycosis fungoides cases (p=0.01). In relation to the international data, Zurich showed a higher number of Sézary Syndrome (11% vs. 3%) and Marginal Cell Lymphoma (14% vs. 5-7%) patients. Additionally, comparison of the survival data showed prolonged median overall survival of Zurich Sézary Syndrome patients in the second ten-year interval (6.5 vs. 2-4 years). Conclusion: The increasing frequency of marginal cell lymphoma and CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders might depend on an increased awareness of these diseases in the medical community driven by progress in the classification and staging of these disease entities.
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- Travel to Arles from Aix-en-Provence and sightsee independently with an Arles Passport
- Explore top city attractions at leisure in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Arles
- Enjoy entry to incredible Roman ruins and monuments like the Cryptoportiques, Arles Amphitheatre and the Constantin Baths
- Visit two famous Arles museums: Museum Réattu and Arles Museum of Antiquity
- Relax in the thermal Constantin Baths
- Round-trip transport by luxury minibus from Aix-en-Provence to Arles included
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After an hour on the road, your driver will drop you right in the center of the town, leaving you with your Arles Passport and map – everything you need for four hours of independent sightseeing!
Perhaps start with a visit to Arles Ampitheater (Les Arènes), and step back in time to the early 2nd century AD when gladiators would fight to entertain a 20,000-strong crowd. Its thick stone walls are remarkably still intact, and history is indeed set in its stone. Its smaller counterpart, Arles Roman Theatre, is located just across the street, so head inside and see the pillars and columns that comprise the ruins of this intriguing attraction.
Tempted by the lure of more incredible remains? Visit Place du Forum to see where the heart of the city was during the days of the Roman Empire. Don't let the buzzing modern cafes fool you, for the ruins are craftily concealed below ground in the Cryptoportiques – a tantalizing network of cellars that were carved out in the 1st century BC; head underground to check them out! Back above ground, you can visit the Constantin Baths (Thermes de Constantin) to see the ruins of the thermal baths that were built for Roman Emperor Constantin.
Your Arles Passport also includes entry to St-Trophime Church – a true Romanesque beauty – and two museums: Museum Réattu and Arles Museum of Antiquity. See colorful canvases depicting modern-day Provencal life in the former, and an enchanting array of antiquities in the latter.
Meet your driver at the pre-arranged time, and return to Aix in the comfort of your air-conditioned minibus. Your tour finishes back at the start point in the early evening.
Please note: The Arles Passport allows you to visit one museum and four monuments of your choice.
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This was a transportation to Arles with local info on the way. We had plenty of time to explore Arles-Cedric was a great guide.
November 2014
Renaud was a wonderful driver and guide, going out of his way to point out the best features of Arles prior to taking us to our drop off point. He was prompt, courteous, and kind. An amazing afternoon in Arles.
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Amazing Roman buildings with Van Gogh interest sites. The guide was wonderful providing key information. A great trip.
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Great experience! I was dropped off in Arles to tour on my own. If you're looking for a ride to Arles, it's perfect. This did not come with a guide in Arles but you were given 4hrs to view as much as you could and the guide picked you back up at the tourist office. Great deal!
November 2013
Renault was our tour guide. Very nice and charming. Provided a brief overview, but our group found ourselves a little lost navigating Arles on our own.On Monday the Contemporary Museum is closed, so that was somewhat dissapointing. Overall, nice to see where Van Gogh painted many of his famous works.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of Idaho track and field 4x400m relay team broke a 12-year school record Saturday at the Western Athletic Conference Championships.
The quartet of junior Karlene Hurrel, senior Lauren Schaffer, senior Keli Hall and senior Liga Velvere ran a time of 3:41.57 breaking the previous school record of 3:43.48 from the 2001 season.
Senior Barry Britt won the 3000m with a time of 8:29.85 to give him two titles for the weekend. He was honored with WAC Track Performer of The Year and The WAC High Point Award. He becomes the first Idaho man to win both the 3000m and 5000m at a single conference meet.
"Breaking this record is goal we have had for the entire season," Idaho director of track and field Wayne Phipps said. "The girls ran an amazing race, and it was great to break the record at a conference meet."
The Vandal men finished the conference meet in fifth place with 64 points, 21 points ahead of sixth-place Louisiana Tech, while the women finished in sixth with 71.50 points.
Leading the Vandal women was junior Hannah Kiser who won the 3000m for a third-consecutive year with a time of 9:40.35, earning her a First-Team All-WAC honor. Kiser beat her previous WAC record by five seconds. Also key was senior Liga Velvere who won the 800m also for a third consecutive year with a time of 2:08.53 and earned a First-Team All-WAC honor.
On the men's side, sophomore Ben Ayesu-Attah ran a career-best time of 47.23 to win the 400m dash by more than a second. His time beats his previous leading WAC time of 47.37 and ranks 49th-fastest in the NCAA so far this season.
In all the Vandals finished with 10 First-Team All-WAC honors and 10 Second-Team honors during the weekend.
"People seemed to be affected by the altitude, and we had some struggles with that," Phipps said. "But we still had many outstanding performances during the conference meet.
"I think this was a good start for the entire track season, and we are looking forward to outdoor."


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Hip-hop duo Teem Coolin will perform at the Sole Collectors DMV sneaker convention this Sunday (August 10, 2014) at the Samuel Riggs Alumni Center on the campus of the University of Maryland.
Sole Collectors DMV is the premier event for sneaker collectors and lovers to buy, sell and trade their most exclusive sneakers and gear. Many urban and athletic wear vendors will be in attendance, including Xclusive Stylez, Borgata DC, Dez Zambrano and Ace of Customs. The first Sole Collectors DMV event in June had a huge turn out and was very successful.
Teem Coolin is comprised of rappers S. Dot (from Maryland) and J-Artz (from Yonkers, New York) who came together in 2011 to create an infectious blend of contemporary and classic hip-hop music. Teem Coolin has a fan base that reaches from coast to coast, and even internationally. They recently made the cover of Stardom 101 Magazine and their new album R U Coolin is scheduled for an early Fall release.
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According to Yahoo News on Friday, the crowned winner of the 2014 Miss Florida pageant was dethroned just one week after her coronation. This was because of no fault of her own. Organizers of the pageant said they had crowned Elizabeth Fechtel because of a vote-count error.
Fechtel, a 20-year-old student at the University of Florida, was crowned the winner of this year's pageant in front of nearly 2,000 spectators last Saturday in St. Petersburg, Florida. The ballot counter did not see that one of the five judges had changed his mind and wrote a new line on the left-hand side of his ballot.
After Fechtel was relieved of her crown, the first runner-up Victoria Cowen, a 21-year-old student at Florida State University, was crowned as the true Miss Florida contest winner. Fechtel now become the first runner-up, but Cowen is the one who will compete in the Miss America contest later this year. The two women are friends.
Mary Sullivan, executive director of the Miss Florida pageant, delivered the bad news to Fechtel in person on Thursday evening, traveling to her home in Leesburg, Florida. She explained, "Our organization had to do the right thing, and the right thing is to crown the young woman that was intended to be crowned."
This is so unfortunate for both women because Cowen was not declared the winner in front of the 2,000 spectators including her family, friends, and fan. It was also unfortunate because Fechtel was mistakenly crowned in front of the 2,000 spectators including her family, friends, and fan.
In a separate pageant, crowned winner Amanda Longacre in the Miss Delaware pageant was stripped of her crown this week because she will turn 25 in Oct., a month after the Miss America competition. Pageant rules say contestants must be no older than 24 in 2014. Longacre talked to the co-hosts on the "Today" show explaining that the pageant signed off on her application, and she did nothing wrong. She was very emotionally and sobbed as she told her story. She said she has a lawyer who is working on her case. After Longacre was stripped of her title, the first runner-up, Brittany Lewis, also 24 was crowned on Thursday.
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I'm a 14 year old freshman who is bored in most of my classes. Some people may think that I'm just posting this in the gifted section to appease my ego, that is not true. I have taken half a dozen online IQ tests and all of them have come back somewhere between 133 and 145. I'm in a Geometry class where 5/8 of the class is taking it for the third time, and the teacher is moving at an extremely slow pace. I have talked to him but he won't help me go ahead. Also I'm in a Geography class where the teacher hates 9th graders (two other teachers told me this). This teacher is also moving at a pace that is way to slow for me, I know that I could learn everything that is in the book in less than a month. I'd get a B+ or higher on a test of the whole book. My Biology teacher doesn't really care about the class. I could do the same thing in this class as I could do in the Geography class. Right now I have a A+ in my honors English class, but even that is easy to get because we read books like Of Mice and Men. It is almost halfway through the third quarter and we are only on our third book. If anybody has any suggestions please post them. I'm very analytical, but not very creative.sorry if there are spelling errors, that is one of the few things that I'm not good at.
It will be about 10 days before you see results. Are you doing some kind of relaxation imagery thing? breathe slowly in and as you breathe out slowly, pretend the sand is draining out of your fingers and toes, breathe in slowly and out slowly and pretend the sand is draining out of your forearms, continue on with your calves, and work your way to your trunk, then do your neck and face. Then just lay there and breathe slowly with an empty mind. aaaaaahhhhhhhh. Oh well, hope something works.
I'll be talking today with my daughter who struggled with falling asleep, we'll explore what actually worked. She had brain imaging studies done by a neurological specialist which verified that sure enough, she had trouble falling asleep and her neurons fire really fast. Maybe you need to see a specialist or go to a sleep clinic.
I'll try to post something more useful after I talk to her. Is school going any better? Maybe you could sleep in class ;-}
Happy daylight savings. We all lost an hour!
My daughter said that sometimes this one worked. visualize the number 100 coming toward you, passing in front of you, moving away, while you relax and breathe slowly. Then do the same with 99, relax as the double nines come toward you, pass you, move away,, then 98, 97, . . .
I'm wondering if a hypnotherapist could help teach you some relaxation routines -- that was just an idle thought.
We tried a little herbal stuff with my daughter. I don't remember that they helped. She remembers that chamomile tea is nasty, but I have another daughter who drinks it on purpose, she likes it.
Have you talked to a pharmacist about melatonin or about a really low dose of a milder antihistamine like chlorpheneramine maleate? Maybe it is time for you to see a doctor.
I won't be online much the next couple of weeks.
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World-record 18-day space endurance mission, tasked primarily with testing ballistic missile detection equipment. Deferred just 15 days before launch in May 1966. Never formally cancelled, it just faded away in Brezhnev-era stagnation...
It became clear within the Soviet Union in 1964 that development of the Soyuz spacecraft was delayed. Known American plans for their new Gemini spacecraft indicated that this would allow the United States to set new space records for the first time in the space race. To prevent his from happening, the Voskhod spacecraft series was conceived. These were modifications of the single-seat Vostok. One version was to carry up to three crew, another added an airlock for spacewalks, a third was to have an improved environmental control system for extended missions. Unlike Gemini and Soyuz, Voskhod could not maneuver in orbit, and therefore could not conduct rendezvous or docking operations. But they could be used to snatch from Gemini any new space firsts - first multi-man spacecraft, first spacewalk, and first in space for two weeks.
Voskhod 1 and 2 achieved the first two objectives, and Voskhod 3 was to accomplish the third. In October 1964 it was planned that the Voskhods 3 and 4 would fly in the second quarter of 1965, allowing single cosmonauts to set new space endurance records of first twelve, and then fifteen days. This would upstage the American plans to fly Geminis 5 and 7 on seven and fourteen day missions in the second half of 1965. But development of a new environmental control system allowing Voskhod missions of at least 15 days proved difficult and was complicated by rivalry between Soviet space medicine institutions. Problems with the Voskhod cockpit layout and radio control systems revealed in the first two flights required a major redesign of Voskhod subsystems in order to reach an acceptable level of safety.
Crew selection was contentious. Volynov and Katys were those best qualified for the flight, in the opinion of Kamanin, the cosmonaut commander. But others in the Soviet leadership were opposed to them - Volynov because he was Jewish, Katys because his father had been executed as an enemy of the state by Stalin and had half-siblings living in Paris. Volynov was then paired with Gorbatko, then finally with Shonin.
By March 1965 it was clear that the Soviets could not prevent Gemini 5 from grabbing a new space endurance record in the summer. The plan was for Voskhod 3KV s/n 5 to fly a precursor flight with dogs to prove the new environmental control system. Voskhod 3KV s/n 6 would follow no earlier than October 1965 with a manned 15 to 20 day flight. This would at least beat the Gemini 5 record and prevent Gemini 7 from regaining the lead for the Americans.
By August 1965, the flight was slipping toward the end of the year, which meant that Voskhod 3 now would probably fly only after Gemini 7 had set a 14-day flight record. Korolev was ill, and overburdened with simultaneously getting the Soyuz out of development, achieving the first soft landing of a robot probe on the moon, and getting the immense N1-L3 project started. He secretly instructed his managers to concentrate resources on completing Soyuz development, and quietly abandoned completion of Voskhod.
However at this juncture the Soviet military was thrown into a panic by military experiments conducted aboard Gemini 5. They demanded an immediate Soviet counterpart. Ballistic missile detection and other military experiments were added to Voskhod 3. Korolev also had a pet project - an artificial gravity experiment - deploying a tether between Voskhod 3 and the spent last stage of its booster. It was also now thought that the flight would have to go for 20 days to definitively upstage the Americans. This would require development and qualification of yet another environmental control system version. Focus on getting the flight into space was being lost in the face of all of these additional requirements and Korolev's secret go-slow instructions.
By November 1965 the Soviet space program was in crisis. The cosmonauts had written a letter to Brezhnev, complaining of the lack of focus and clear management lines of the Soviet space program. Flight of Voskhod 3 had slid to February 1966, even with the deletion of the artificial gravity experiment.
Korolev's unexpected death in January 1966 did not stop work on the project, and perhaps even encouraged his successor, Mishin, to carry on. Launch was now set for March 1966, but development problems with the parachute system and the environmental control system during February and March further delayed things. It proved impossible to qualify the ECS for manned missions any longer than 18 days. Nevertheless, Voskhod s/n 5 was finally launched under the cover name Cosmos 110 on 28 February 1966. It completed a 21 day mission fairly successfully, and the way seemed finally clear for Voskhod 3 to launch. Then a failure of a version of the Voskhod booster in April caused the mission to be postponed again until the cause could be identified. Finally, at a meeting on 10 May 1966, the spacecraft was declared ready for launch by 25 May. Smirnov, Chairman of the Military-Industrial Commission, then stunned the participants by announcing that the Soviet government saw no further purpose in the flight. It would not represent enough of an advance on the Gemini series to impress the world.
In the new era of Brezhnev's stagnation, the flight could not be officially cancelled, since party resolutions ordering it to occur were never rescinded. The spacecraft remained in the assembly building at Baikonur. As late as October 1966 Mishin was instructed to prepare Voskhod 3 for flight again. But he knew that was a sham order, and he passed similar sham orders to his staff, that were in turn ignored. So Voskhod 3 was never cancelled -- it just faded away…
First Launch: 1966 June.
Kamanin is preparing the final press packet, with the cosmonaut biographies, which will be delivered to TASS but only released by them after confirmation that the spacecraft is in orbit. Later Kamanin and forty other guests, including hero-cosmonauts and future hero-cosmonauts, throw a party for Tereshkova's 28th birthday. There is tension in the room as the cosmonauts eye each other as competitors for the flights after Voskhod-2. Volynov is the leading candidate to command the next flight, and has already been a back-up four times, but Marshal Rudenko keeps blocking his selection for flight (Volynov is a Jew). Rudenko is pushing Beregovoi for the next flight, and everyone in the room knows it...
It is decided that the flights of Voskhod s/n 5 and 6 will be run from Moscow rather than from the cosmodrome. The state commission will return to Moscow immediately after launch for this purpose. Four groups of staff will follow the flight on four-hour shifts.
Tyulin, Keldysh, and Mishin want engineer and scientist cosmonauts to be trained for early Soyuz flights. Kamanin agrees, telling them he will submit suitable candidates. The meeting goes well, possibly since in the absence of Korolev the commission is stacked with military representatives - of 17 members, 9 are military.
Launch of spacecraft s/n 6, Voskhod 3, is set for 22-23 March, with landing on 12 April. Afterwards the endless discussion of the role of IMBP in manned spaceflight, and especially military spaceflight is hashed over again in a bitter argument.
Voskhod s/n 5 launched at 23:10 Moscow time, with two dogs, Veterka and Ygolka, aboard. This will be a 25-day mission. Kamanin is disgusted, he had proposed this as a 25-day mission by a single cosmonaut, but Korolev had constantly held with the 'dog variant'. Preparations for Voskhod-3 are proceeding well. The prime and back-up crews have completed their training and will take their examinations on 28 February. Parallel trials of the oxygen regeneration system at IMBP and OKB-124 both went well (IMBP, 12 days so far, temperature 16-24 deg C, 70% humidity; OKB-124, 10 days so far, temperature 18-16 deg C, 65% humidity).
Work on the Svinets experiment continues. It was discovered that the device needs a night horizon, and the absence of a moon in the sky, in order to detect a rocket launch in the infrared band. The designer has been working with the cosmonauts for three months to fix this and problems in reliably operating the equipment. Kamanin estimates it will take 10 to 15 days to rectify these problems. Svinets is a crucial experiment, but in his view the development of the device by the PVO has been poorly managed.
Rudenko agrees with Kamanin's plan, except he urges him to assign more cosmonauts to the Soyuz 7K-OK group, and include OKB-1 cosmonauts in the 7K-OK, L1, and L3 groups, and Academy of Science cosmonauts in the L1 and L3 groups.
These cosmonaut assignments were in constant flux, and many cosmonauts were assigned to train for more than one program - resulting in multiple claims in later years that 'I was being trained for the first moon flight'.
Later Kamanin learns that Malinovskiy is dying of cancer and will not return to work. Kamanin prays for his own health in the remaining five to seven years until his retirement. He will be able to retire peacefully only once Soviet voyages to the lunar surface have become routine.


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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a hobby farm or a homestead or live as part of a self-sustaining community? What is the allure of such a lifestyle? Would you be able to do it? Recent history is full of examples of individuals and communities that have returned "to the land" to seek the simplicity of life in harmony with the natural world. What does this lifestyle entail? How do these practices impact the local economies? More importantly, is it a life worth living?
The course will survey the back-to-the-land movement generally, with a focus on its rich history in the North Country of New York State. We will try to grasp, chronicle, and, in some ways, relive the pioneer spirit that has driven many to return to the land. We will contemplate the reasons for choosing a lifestyle close to nature and explore the multiple ways in which the ideals of the back-to-the-country movement can be put into practice. Through a series of field trips and guest lectures, we will meet individuals and explore regional communities that have embraced simple living and discuss their successes and struggles. We will also ponder the larger questions regarding the sustainability of their ideals in the face of a global consumer culture that gives little thought to its impact on the earth's life-support systems.