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The Churchill River Upland occupies the southern edge of the Precambrian Shield in northern
Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The region is a vast,
unspoiled wilderness of expansive sloping highlands and lowlands, whose rocky depressions are
filled with water. The Saskatchewan portion of
the Churchill River Upland occupies 113,000 square kilometres and is covered with thousands
of peaceful lakes, many of which are connected by
whitewater rivers and bordered by wetlands. More than 10 times the combined size of
Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Ontario's Quetico
Provincial Park, the region offers some of the finest canoeing in North America.
Like many wilderness areas, the Churchill River Upland is bear country. Generally,
the bears won't bother you if you don't invade their
space or tempt them with careless camp habits.
Store food roughly 100 metres away from your tent and your cooking area, and never eat in
your tent. Never feed wild animals or approach or separate a mother from her young. It's
safest to appreciate wildlife from a distance.
If mist-shrouded mornings and haunting loon calls stir your soul, then McLennan Lake,
located approximately 130 kilometres north of La
Ronge, Sask., is an excellent jumping-off point for a canoe trip. Putting in at McLennan
Lake offers paddlers loads of choices: you can enjoy
afternoon paddle around the lake or tackle a six-day excursion 58 kilometres south to Otter
Lake. The glacial retreat selectively scoured the
northern Saskatchewan landscape, leaving ribbons of crystal-clear lakes laced together
by short channels and streams. As you paddle amidst craggy
overhangs rising 30 metres above the lake surface, you can see 6 to 10 metres down
through the clear water. The mix of forest and rocky shore is
perfect for camping.
The Churchill River Upland is part of the mixed coniferous and deciduous boreal forest
that runs across Canada like a green sash,
from the Yukon to Newfoundland. Trembling aspen, balsam poplar, white and black spruce
and balsam fir make sparse forest cover but allow for excellent
backwoods hiking, with spectacular clifftop vistas and great photographic
opportunities.Although there are few humans in the region, you'll still have lots of company.
A diverse range of mammals, including moose, black bears, lynx, wolves,
mink and marten, call this area home. You'll see, and hear, plenty of bald eagles, grey
jays, hawk owls, waterfowl and ravens. Be sure you observe
wilderness safety precautions (see "Bear Facts").
The summers are spectacular but short in northern Saskatchewan, and timing is crucial
in planning a
backcountry trip. Nearly 40 percent of the Upland region is covered in water, and half of
that is low-lying wetlands. From May to early July, insects
make it impossible to venture comfortably into the region. My favourite time of year to
paddle this country is mid-July to late August, when the lakes
are often enveloped by early-morning mist. The days are warm and the nights always cooler.
If you follow the multi-day route, you'll be stepping back into Canadian history.
Voyageurs and coureurs de bois followed this same network
of watercourses en route to the famous Churchill River, which supported the early fur trade.
The Hudson's Bay Company controlled nearly 40
percent of Canada, and the backwoods highways are rife with tales of murder, intrigue and
adventure. Hard-working voyageurs
averaged a gruelling 45 paddle strokes a minute during the day and spent their nights sleeping
along the shores.
While Otter Lake is a destination in itself, paddlers in search of whitewater adventure
can carry on another two hours from the hamlet of Missinipe
(Cree for "big water") to Otter Rapids. At this point, a bridge crosses the Churchill River,
and campgrounds on the north side of the river offer
accommodations if you choose to stay. For those who love waves and river running, this section
is paradise. Intricate webs of Class II rapids
challenge canoeists of all skill levels. Keep in mind that rapids are dependent on water
levels and are generally higher in the spring and midsummer,
tapering off until fall. When necessary, you will find portages around many of the rapids,
but they are not marked.
Regional outfitters and guides also provide a variety of services. For self-guided trips,
these local experts can play a support role by putting you in at
McLennan Lake and taking your vehicle to your destination. If you want a savvy leader but plan
to stock and haul your own gear, guides are available for
about $200 per day for groups of three, with a slight increase for each additional member.
A six-day, fully outfitted guided trip for a party of four costs
up to $1,000 per person.
Each spring, the voyageurs of the Hudson's Bay Company left Montréal to paddle
westward into Saskatchewan's fur country. Their unofficial anthem,
À la claire fontaine ("the pure fountain"), echoed across the lakes as they made
their way from depot to depot before beginning their long, end-of-season
trip back East. But the spectacular beauty of the region always enticed a few to remain ...
just as it did me.
Author David Smallwood lives in Air Ronge, Saskatchewan. This is his first feature for Travel & Adventure.
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For what its worth, OWN blog will be quite different from Vladville in a number of ways. As much as I am the CEO and the guy that… well… IS the company to the external world, my opinions and ideas do not always reflect the ideas, goals or opinions of Own Web Now Corp. For the past two years I have tried to give some insight into what OWN is all about through my eyes. I will continue to do so, however, OWN is a serious global business and needs a serious global way to communicate to its partners and clients.
The timing, in case you're interested, has all to do with the launch of Internet Explorer 7. My customers and I am assuming more than half my partners know nothing about RSS. So the launch of a tool that will seamlessly keep them informed with our every move has everything to do with the OWN Blog coming to life.
The topics discussed on the other blog will be drastically different from what I have here. Vladville, as I have described on a few occasions, is a distraction between phone calls and other tasks. It is a nickname sarcasticly given by one of my girlfriends college roommates reflecting on my absolute take on some subject. I believe the exact quote was "Maybe thats how things work in Vladville, but not in the real world."
So expect the OWN blog to talk a lot about the business of global network management, advanced network infrastructure, security alerts and practices, etc. For example, one of the first posts this week was going to be an alert on why suddenly so many servers stopped accepting mail and started rejecting it with code 5.7.1 – Network Solutions DNS croaked and fubared a large portion of the Net. The other day we had a conversation about selectively restricting NDR bounces from showing up in ExchangeDefender mailboxes – so when someone Joe Jobs your domain you don't have to die in a massive amount of NDR spam and eventual blackholing. Rest assured that terms like croaked, fubared and blackholing will not be seen on OWN.
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I've really been looking forward to this happening. I feel like I miss out on 1/2 the stuff OWN does.
Finally, a way to get a continual stream of information on OWN and what it can do for my clients.
GREAT MOVE! This will advance the community and give the business case for OWN, both at the same time.
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"I grew up on American music and that's where I've been influenced," says English singer/songwriter Ben Ottewell. "I really liked John Lee Hooker from an early age because my dad used to play me that all the time, and Elmore James is as good as it gets." This is to say nothing of his adoration for singers from Eddie Vedder to Nick Drake as a youngster in Derbyshire, England. Ottewell's college dissertation on postmodernity cited Beck's Odelay as primary source material.
It was a chance meeting with fellow musician Ian Ball in a pub in Sheffield in 1996 that led Ottewell to join Gomez, the acclaimed band that has made Ottewell's one of rock's more distinct and unique voices. The two jammed on songs by Tim Buckley, Miles Davis and The Doors -- and as soon as Ball heard Ottewell sing, the five-man Gomez lineup that continues to this day was solidified.
The rest of the world shared in this awe at Ottewell's gravelly, bluesy pipes, as Gomez's debut album went on to win the U.K.'s prestigious Mercury Music Prize. In one early profile, Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell. His deep, raspy voice is spine chilling... more like an otherworldly bluesman than a baby-faced Brit."
While Gomez is a three-singer band, Ottewell's powerful tenor has graced many fan favorites, from early songs like "Get Miles" and "Make No Sound" to this year's "How We Operate" and "See The World" (not to mention his rendition of the Beatles' "Getting Better," heard by many in a ubiquitous Phillips Electronics ad several years back). And his fluid slide guitar and bold electric leads also play a strong role in defining Gomez's musical identity.
Now Ottewell steps out for the first time for a run of solo gigs, mixing Gomez songs (some of which he doesn't typically sing with the band) with a range of eclectic covers, which in the past have included Tom Waits' "Cold Water," Tunng's "Song of the Sea" and the Proclaimers "Sunshine on Leith," among others.


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Scrabble word: CLAPS
In which Scrabble dictionary does CLAPS exist?
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Definitions of CLAPS in dictionaries:
- noun - a sudden very loud noise
- noun - a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- noun - a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together
- verb - put quickly or forcibly
- verb - cause to strike the air in flight
- verb - clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
- verb - clap one's hands together
- verb - strike the air in flight
- verb - strike with the flat of the hand
- verb - strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
- verb - to strike one palm against the other
There are 5 letters in CLAPS: A C L P S
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All anagrams that could be made from letters of word CLAPS plus a wildcard: CLAPS?
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It was a beautiful late winter day in the Annapolis Royal region. It was the kind of day that was filled with the warmth and hopefulness of spring. A day where you can safely take a drive with the car windows rolled down for the first time in months. In fact, that was exactly what I did. Piling our resident three-year old into the car, we headed down the Granville Road to see what was going on. We decided to stop at a few of our favorite landmarks as we went down the road. I am sure that very few of the regular readers of this blog will be surprised to learn that the landmarks that were drawing our attention were heritage buildings.
We first stopped at the Port Royal Lighthouse. Due to an ongoing project at work, I have learned that this is officially called the Schafner Point Lighthouse although few locals would know it by this name. After watching some ducks along the shore and snapping a few pictures we headed down the road. Our next stop was at Christ Church Anglican in Karsdale. This Loyalist era building was built in 1791. This is now one of the oldest surviving churches in the province. The accompanying burial ground features some lovely examples of early Nova Scotia tombstones. This is a wonderfully peaceful landscape for wandering and wondering about the lives of those who once lived in our community.
After our stop at Christ Church, we continued down the road to the Victoria Beach Wharf and Lighthouse. My companion was interested in seeing more ducks so, I figured that this would be a good location. Since one wing of the wharf is currently under construction we wandered out the other side. Peering across the Digby Gut wed did indeed see some ducks. A small flock of eiders were flying low above the water and an unidentified group were a little further off shore. We left the wharf and walked part way up a steep hill so I could snap a few pictures of the Victoria Beach Lighthouse. This is the shorter of the two lighthouses featured in this post.
Due to one of us starting to get a bit grumpy, we decided to turn and head for home at this point. When my traveling companion fell asleep I decided that I could sneak off the road to get a few pictures of the Port Royal Habitation to complete my built heritage landmarks. The 1939 reconstruction of the 1605 settlement of deMonts and Champlain is always a worthwhile stop. All things considered we had an enjoyable afternoon.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Police say a Louisville woman called police to check on her infant in the midst of a murder-suicide.
Lt. Todd Kessinger tells The Courier-Journal that 35-year-old Jacinta Malone fatally shot 37-year-old Deandre Starling on Tuesday evening, then called officers to the residence to take care of the couple's 11-month-old son before shooting herself.
Kessinger says the child was unharmed in his crib.
He says the motive is under investigation, but witnesses at the scene told officers the relationship was ending.
Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Rita Taylor says Starling died of multiple gunshot wounds while Malone died of a single gunshot to the head. Both bodies were found in the living room.
In a statement, Malone's father, Fred McDowell, says the family is heartbroken and focusing on the baby.
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Stephen Graham Jones has ten novels and two collections published so far, and more than a hundred and thirty stories. His most recent novel, Growing Up Dead in Texas, was published in 2012, and other recent works are Zombie Bake-Off and It Came from Del Rio. Coming soon is Flushboy. Stephen's been an NEA fellow, has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Fiction, the Independent Publishers Award, and has been a Stoker finalist. To learn more, visit demontheory.net.
It's time for the annual Recipe Days bake-off in Lubbock, Texas. Soccer moms and grandmothers gather to show off their family recipes, learn new secrets for the perfect shortcake, and perhaps earn a chance to be on the famous cooking show, How Would You Cook It, Then? When the bake-off is crashed by a federation of pro wrestlers — including American Badass, Jersey Devil Jill, Tiny Giant, The Village Person, Jonah the Whale, the Hellbillies, and the fan favorite Xombie — all hell is set to break loose. Your heart beats faster as you anticipate who will come out on top in the ultimate showdown of the century: soccer moms or pro wrestlers. Anything can happen.
There are borders and then there are borders. Between right and wrong. Between Texas and Mexico. The first is a joke to Dodd Raines, the second a payday. Then there's the borders he's made. Between himself and his estranged daughter, the border patrol agent. Between himself and his one-time employers. And there's another border, one he cares about even less than the Rio Grande: the border between life and death. Used to, the shadow Dodd Raines cast when he stood dripping from that water – it was the shadow of a fugitive. But now that fugitive's coming home, and the shadow he's casting? It's got rabbit ears. Listen, you can hear the chupacabras padding along beside him – their new master. He's that big guy in the hood, slouching out by the gas pumps. Walking north, for justice. Austin's never seen anything like Dodd Raines, and never will again. Get ready.
On Halloween night, following an unnerving phone call from his diabetic mother, Hale and six of his med school classmates return to the house where his sister disappeared years ago. While there is no sign of his mother, something is waiting for them there, and has been waiting a long time. Written as a literary film treatment littered with footnotes and experimental nuances, Demon Theory is even parts camp and terror, combining glib dialogue, fascinating pop culture references, and an intricate subtext as it pursues the events of a haunting movie trilogy too real to dismiss. There are books about movies and movies about books, and then there's Demon Theory—a refreshing and occasionally shocking addition to the increasingly popular "intelligent horror" genre.
It was a fire that could be seen for miles, a fire that split the community, a fire that turned families on each other, a fire that it's still hard to get a straight answer about. A quarter of a century ago, someone held a match to Greenwood, Texas's cotton. Stephen Graham Jones was twelve that year. What he remembers best, what's stuck with him all this time, is that nobody ever came forward to claim that destruction. And nobody was ever caught. Greenwood just leaned forward into next year's work, and the year after that, pretending that the fire had never happened. But it had. This fire, it didn't start twenty-five years ago. It had been smoldering for years by then. And everybody knew it. In the tradition of Robert McCammon's A Boy's Life and Tobias Wolff's This Boy's Life, Growing up Dead in Texas is a narrative lens onto the past, to see where things started. And where they keep starting again and again.


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One of the worst things about having once lived in Southern California is being exposed to fantastic Mexican cuisine that is very hard to find anywhere else. Excellent Mexican food is often defined by its freshness, its sauces and its simplicity. Over on the gulf coast in Naples, there is a new contemporary Mexican restaurant called Masa. Opened by restaurateur Richard D'amico, Masa is a member of the D'amico restaurant family that includes Campiello, and the fantastic Café' & Bar Lurcat. (A must try if you visit Naples along with Cote d' Zur).
In Naples it is known that the Masa margaritas are simply the best. The margarita 160, blood orange and pink guava versions are a few favorites and they are indeed heavenly. Unfortunately, they may be too good, as they are in high demand and the bar wait times can be a little lengthy. However, I have to give the staff a break as during Christmas holidays it can be beyond busy in Naples.
The décor is modern and cool but not overdone. There are a good amount of outside seating which allows one to "people watch" at the Mercato Center. It is nice that the seating arrangement inside can be for large and small parties. Our party of eight was one of four other large parties that night.
The food ranges from quite desirable to being overly salted. The house ceviche was absolute precision having wonderful acidity as well as sweetness. Another table favorite was the calamari on black rice. The calamari was grilled and the black rice is an unusual and delicious touch (author's favorite of the night). Two more delectable appetizers include the 'Ensalada de Corazon de Palmitos' which is a heart of palm salad with a sweet aftertaste and the shrimp tostada is also a delight.
The entrees were good but did not shine as did the creative opening dishes. The scallops were fabulous; perfectly cooked and in a beautiful sauce. The Pollo Yucatan was also a hit with our table. Unfortunately the snapper Veracruz was overly salted which ruined the dish. The tamales were unspectacular and while being just okay, could have been from any Mexican restaurant. This is a fun restaurant with a good vibe. For drinks and appetizers it may be one of the top spots in Naples. The entrees were uneven and maybe a little uninspired (except for the scallops) which saddens me as my quest for that California/Mexican cuisine continues.
In the end though it was a wonderful evening with family, new friends and plenty of laughter.


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Aug. 5, 2011
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa's Football Media Day Friday was full of storylines. Questions about the competition at wide receiver and defensive back were frequently asked. Three sets of brothers were also present, one set, the Derby brothers, discussed their family connection. Below are a few quick notes and quotes from the Kenyon Practice Facility.
WR Competition
The Hawkeyes lost four of their top five pass catchers from 2010. The lone returnee among that group is senior Marvin McNutt, who hauled in 53 catches for 861 yards and eight touchdowns a season ago. Keenan Davis also returns for the Hawkeyes. The junior from Cedar Rapids caught 11 passes for 131 yards in 2010 and scored a touchdown against Ball State. Davis and wide receiver coach Erik Campbell talked about the position.
"Me and Marvin are the only two who have stepped a foot on the field at receiver," Davis said. "Right now we're competing and competing the best we can against each other and against the defensive backs, trying to make each other better. We have nothing to worry about, as long as we go out there and play our hearts out."
Coach Campbell pointed out that some young players, such as Don Shumpert, Kevonte Martin-Manley and Steven Staggs have stepped up.
"We saw a lot of guys step up," Campbell said. "Hopefully those kind of young guys keep developing and of course we've got a couple of incoming freshman, so hopefully those guys can contribute and we don't know. It's going to be a long season and I think it's too early to tell."
While Campbell admits it's too early to tell who will step up this season, whoever does get on the field better be ready to contribute.
"Anytime you're on the field you're the No. 1 guy," Campbell said. "There's no guy out there on the field that thinks he's a No. 2 or a No. 3. When you're out there on the field, you're the guy. I feel that anytime we have a play called, anyone can get the ball. That's what they all know and believe in, so they all have to work to get open. If any balls come your way, you better take advantage of them and make the most of the opportunity."
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Iowa also lost major contributors in its defensive backfield, as all-Big Ten safeties Brett Greenwood and Tyler Sash moved on to the NFL. Returning starter Micah Hyde and senior Jordan Bernstine talked about the competition to replace the holes left by Greenwood and Sash.
"There's definitely a lot of competition," Bernstine said. "We have a lot of guys who know the system and are out there getting reps and practicing hard. It will be a fun competition yet again."
Hyde echoed Bernstine, stating that there is a lot of competition at the position.
"Just today, the first day of practice, there's definitely some battles," Hyde said. "Everybody is competing out there. We even got freshman out there, it's their first college practice, and their showing up, doing what they got to do. It's real good as an upperclassman knowing that there are people underneath you and you're battling every day in practice. It makes you better and I wish the best for them, just like they wish the best for me because we're teammates. It's going to be a fun experience."
While there hasn't been anything decided on yet, Bernstine has a few keys on how to set himself apart and secure a starting position.
"You have to do it on a consistent basis," Bernstine said. "I'm sure in the past I've had days where I wasn't really feeling it and not practicing as well as I would like. So I have to go out every day and compete."
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Junior Zach Derby and redshirt freshman A.J. Derby, brothers from Iowa City, talked about their father, former Hawkeye John Derby, and about playing on the same team in college.
When asked about his father, Zach was quick to point one thing that his dad taught both him and his brother.
"The biggest thing he instilled in us is to have a work ethic and knowing you have to come to work every day and be ready to go," Zach said.
Zach also touched on what it's like to have his brother A.J. on the football team.
"It's a lot of fun. We've played together, whether it's been baseball, basketball or football, our whole life. It's fun to see him out there getting better and being there every day. "
Younger brother A.J. also had nothing but good things to say about his elder.
"He's one of those guys you can always count on to do the right thing. I think that's what they like about him at Iowa."


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Supermarket 2 for 1 offers are the norm, but it isn't something you see in the motorcycle business, when you usually have to grovel to get something added to your latest purchase, so after the the pizza shop owner in Virginia Beach that is giving a 15 percent discount to anyone who comes into the shop with a gun or concealed handgun permit, Ron Pownall of a Pinellas Powersports in Florida is running a special two-for-one offer at his store - buy a bike, get a gift card to purchase a handgun from Shoot Straight or Walmart.
"We think the timing is awesome," said Pownell. "We like to have the conversation about this because we feel like we're losing our rights, and we want to stick up for that."
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EUGENE, Ore. -- With a quick opening goal and two goals in the final minutes, the Oregon women's soccer team started and finished strong in an exhibition win over Portland State. The Ducks defeated the Vikings, 3-0, Friday evening at Papé Field and remained unbeaten in the spring season.
Behind goals from juniors Lilly Archer (6') and Bri Pugh (86'), and sophomore Kristen Parr (89'), head coach Kat Mertz's side cruised to a shutout victory. Oregon held a 21-3 advantage in shots and an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks.
"We started and finished strong," said Mertz, who will enter her second year with Oregon next fall. "I'm pleased overall with the effort. In this game, we could see a lot of what we're focusing on in practice and that's good to see as a coach."
The Ducks scored on the second shot of the game as Archer put UO ahead, 1-0, with only six minutes gone. With the defense collapsing on Ryann Davie deep in the attacking third, the junior laid the ball off to Archer in space. Archer went far post on her shot from on top of the box, beating the Viking goalkeeper.
Oregon held possession well in the first half and finished with an 8-1 advantage in shots. Portland State adapted well in the second half and had a few promising moments before Oregon blew the door off the hinges in the dying moments of the match.
In the 86th minute, Pugh picked up her dribble from midfield and made a massive run down the left flank. She made a quick cut inside, leaving her defender studder stepping, and fired from across the box to score a sublime goal. An honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection, Pugh tallied six points off two goals and two assists last fall.
Oregon put the finishing touches on its shutout just a minute later as junior defender Allie Rodriguez found space wide. She delivered a well-struck cross into the box, and Parr buried a header to notch UO's third and final goal. Parr scored three goals last fall, which was tied with freshman ShayLee Miner for a team-high.
The Ducks also defeated Portland State by a 3-0 margin in this fall's season-opener.
Oregon will continue its spring season next week, hosting Seattle Pacific at Papé Field on Saturday, April 26. The exhibition between the Ducks and the Division II foe from Seattle will begin at 1:30 p.m. (PT).


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Guillermo Rigondeaux' journey from Cuba, to here and now, to being regarded as one of the best pugilists on the planet, deserves a book.
And what do you know, Brin-Jonathan Butler, an empathic, persistent and talented journo who sees the boxing beat as one most ripe for provocative and evocative stories such as Rigo's, agreed.
His "A Cuban Boxer's Journey: Guillermo Rigondeaux, From Castro's Traitor To American Champions" drops June 3, in bookstores and online. I chatted with the writer, to get a better sense of why he fixated on this subject.
Question from Michael Woods: Tell me how the book came about.
Answer from Brin-Jonathan Butler: The book really came about after I met Guillermo Rigondeaux in a Havana boxing gym in 2007, at the height of his political radioactivity. His failed attempt at defection only a few months before was such an enormous deal in Cuba that Fidel Castro had personally branded him a traitor and "Judas" to the Cuban people. I was training at Rafael Trejo's gym as an amateur boxer and he showed up and it was as if a silent alarm went off and everybody froze. I approached him at the entrance of the gym and to make small talk asked about the gold over his front teeth and he calmly explained he'd melted both his Olympic gold medals into his mouth. That moment was my gateway drug into his story.
Q) Give us a quick bio blast about you, please.
A) I started training in Cuba as an amateur boxer back in 2000, working with two-time Olympic gold medalist Hector Vinent for many years. I used boxing over there as a kind of Rosetta Stone into Cuban culture and politics and then tried to do the same thing with the United States following Rigondeaux and other Cuban athlete's exploration of the American dream via smuggler's boats. From some articles I placed in Salon, an offer of a book deal came from Random House, which led me to two books I've worked on over the last year or so with Picador. The first is A Cuban Boxer's Journey, focussing on Rigondeaux, and the second is called The Domino Diaries, a memoir about my 12 years worth of visits to Cuba living, boxing, and writing.
Q) What was the most surprising thing you learned and you share in the book?
A) The first slaves were brought to Cuba as far back as 1520, after the domestic population of Cuba had been almost completely eradicated by Columbus and company through slavery, genocide, starvation, and suicide. Today, human beings are bought and sold over the same waters nearly five hundred years later. This industry is more lucrative and thriving than ever before. Cuban athletes are the most valuable human cargo on earth.
Q) What should the reader takeaway be, ideally?
A) While more Cuban athletes than at any other time are risking their lives to abandon everything they've ever known in their homeland, less than 1% since 1959 have left. The book is an attempt to understand Cuba's answer to "Sophie's Choice." Instead of the focus being on whether who is right or wrong in making the choice to leave, I tried to explore the human cost on both sides of the shark infested 90 miles of the insidious choice itself.
Ordering info here.
Please ask this guy where we can get his documentary. I have been trying to find it. And if The Shadow can't find it then he needs to reconsider his distribution channels! Lol!
In all seriousness, I admire the work he's done and I've read a lot of the coverage done on his Cuban voyage. It's a very up close and personal look into the situations these guys go through, which is why I get so disgusted when some media lazily give Rigo Ortiz and others undeserved flack.
Like ESPN's report today on Rigo's next fight. Made me want to curse at the writer.
When you consider how some people live, it baffles that media are so busy to push the homosexual cause -- and sure, they are entitled to rights -- but what about fucking human rights??
I just think we might wanna focus on that before we get cute and delve into sub-demos who aren't even identifiable for discrimination unless an active choice to open that window has been made...
Kinda like worrying about the gravy before the steak's been made.
Anyway, I digress...
Please tell this guy to post his documentary somewhere. I've been wanting to see it! And please do a follow-up with him. Would love to hear more about the business of Cuban human cargo.
Who will win the Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward fight?


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9. Bezirk: Nice, historical apartment block. In the resort, excellent location: right in the centre but still quiet. In the house: lift. Motor access to the house. Shop 100 m, supermarket 20 m, restaurant, bakers 100 m, railway station "U4 Rossauer Lände" 200 m. PLEASE NOTE: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES MUST GO TO THE INTERHOME OFFICE VIENNA!
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Very nice and quiet roof terrace apartment in Servitenviertel with good facilities (dishwasher, washing machine with dryer function), close to the Danube Canal, 5 minutes to subway line 4, so fast in the city center, living room bright with large windows and patio door, small sitting area and roof terrace with 2 beach chairs suitable for relaxing
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Very good organization and very welcome. The apartment, very clean, matched our expectations: near the subway, close to the historic center. Very quiet area, close to various shops.
Très bonne organisation et très bon accueil. L'appartement, très propre, correspondait à notre attente : situé près du métro, à deux pas du centre historique. Quartier très calme, proches de divers commerces.
Very beautiful light and friendly accommodation. Great view even from the upper terrace. Bathroom with washer and dryer!
Sehr schöne helle, freundliche Unterkunft. Tolle Sicht auch von der oberen Terrasse. Bad mit Waschmaschine und Trockner!
We arrived at the apartment after a long train ride and were worried as to whether it would live up to the photographs posted online. Well, it did, and more! The balcony and roof terrace were fantastic and the apartment is equipped to the standard you would expect. We couldn't fault a single point. What made the trip even better was the help we received from the Interhome representative in Vienna. We arrived in the middle of a heatwave and were having real trouble cooling the apartment down. We rung the Interhome office to enquire where we could buy some fans, only to be text back within 30 minutes with the address of a supplier whom she'd rung and confirmed stock with, along with an offer to reimburse us for the expense of buying them! Just superb service!
My wife and I will be returning to this apartment in the future - we are already planning a winter visit. The location is perfect, being just a 5 minute walk from the U4 underground line that will take you in to the heart of the city or down to Schoenbrunn without needing to change trains. The price when compared to a city centre hotel makes this unbeatable value. I really cannot recommend this apartment, or Interhome, highly enough.
The whole settlement was good, but the apartment with beautiful roof terraces was perfect. Vienna is always worth a trip and the accommodations were just great. I look forward to the next time. Thank you Horst
Die ganze Abwicklung war gut ,aber die Wohnung mit den wunderschönen Dachterassen war perfekt. Wien ist immer eine Reise Wert und die Unterbringung war einfach Super. Ich freue mich auf das nächste mal. Vielen dank Horst
Very nice apartment, good location, close to a metro and a supermarket channel. Quiet and bright. Pleasant terrace in good weather. An additional key would however welcome. Recommended!
Très bel appartement, bien situé, proche d'un métro, d'une supérette et du canal.
Calme et lumineux. Terrasses agréables par beau temps.
Une clé supplémentaire aurait été cependant bienvenue.
A recommander !
Eine ausgezeichnete Wohnung mit ruhiger Lage in einer Nebengasse. Sehr sauber, super ausgestattet. Extra Schlüssel wäre gut. Wirklich empfehlenswert auch für einen längeren Aufenthalt in Wien.
Nice clean well equipped apartment. Very friendly hoists. Would recommend to all my friends.
The Oasis is a wonderful and great accomodation. The house is surrounded by Lemon trees and offers a great view to the sea. It is well equipped, clean and very comfortable for Groups/families up to ten. Highly recommanded.
The place shown on the pictures has an open swimming pool. However if you 're in to reading all the small letters in the massive paper work of Inter Home you Will Read That the pool is open from the 15th of June. What à dissapointment for my daughter. Furthermore we had to pay for the bedlinen on top of the cleaning which was counted pro person. And of course because it was cold we had to pay for the heating although in the living room was no heating system, only in the bath and bedroom. The owners were. Ice although when people arrive in the middle of the night due to their flight it would be nice if there would be something to drink. The garden is large and nice decorated so I think in summer when the pool is open it will be a paradise. For myself I think it is deceive that Wimdu puts this booking through a link connecting to another website. In this way you pay a lot more and you don,'t get what is shown on the pictures. I will never book in this manner again because in the end you pay a lot more.
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The latest in a continuing series of "turnt"-watching updates.
Ciara's "Super Turnt Up" has mystified and befuddled us all summer. Fortunately, the "Body Party" crooner guested on Chelsea Lately last night and, after a round a questioning from host Chelsea Handler, treated viewers to an extended riff on the history and etymology of the phrase. Here's the transcript:
Chelsea: What is "Super Turnt Up"?
Ciara: The original term is "turnt up." I'm from Atlanta, we say, "I'm turnt up on this," "I'm turnt up," or "We're gonna go get turnt up tonight," blah blah blah.
Chelsea: Like, it just means, "I'm gonna go get…"
Ciara: Turnt up, yeah! There was no telling what you're gonna say.
Chelsea: I can guess what it says.
Ciara: Right, so you get turnt up. You get turnt up on love, you get turnt up on whatever. It's just super high energy. But now I added "super" to it, so "Super Turnt Up" is like taking it to a whole 'nother level.
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I would like to say that I am very dissapointed of the photos that are submitted in my group.
I will not accept photos with penis, butt, vagina, blurred photos form now on.
I have changed the settings and the photos will be no longer automatically submitted into the group.
It is enough.This should be art not porn or the place to show how small/big is your dick/vagina.
For those who are feeling in this position if you don't like it, you are free to leave the group.
It will be a massive clean in the next days.
I hope that the ones that appreciate art to be not mad at me and I will take care to receive some good photos into the group


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GeneralConsistent with the Norwich PAL philosophy, we offer Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer for area youths. In the spring we offer baseball for boys and girls ages 4 to 15, and soccer for girls ages 9 to 13. In the fall we run a full soccer league for boys and girls ages 5 to 13. During the winter we run our basketball program for kids ages 5 to 7. Detailed information about each league may be found below.
BasketballThe PAL basketball season begins in mid January and runs for 8 consecutive Saturdays. There are no weekday practices required. All sessions take place at Huntington School and are one hour in duration. Game schedules are usually structured as follows:
- 5 Year Olds 9:00am and 10:00am
- 6 Year Olds 11:00am and 12:00pm
- 7 Year Olds 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Registration for PAL basketball begins in late October. New coaches and volunteers are always needed. Please indicate interest on the registration form or contact a Norwich PAL Board member for more details on how to become involved.
BaseballThe PAL baseball season runs from late April through June. An extended all-star season for Cal Ripken Majors players and Babe Ruth League as well as a fall baseball league for those players are available. Our newest program Pee Wee Baseball, initiated in 2006, has been a great success with strong reviews from parents who have actively joined in with their child in this fun and instructional introduction to baseball.
Registration for PAL baseball begins in February. New coaches and volunteers are always needed. Please indicate interest on the registration form, or contact a PAL Board member for more details on how to become involved.
PEE WEE T-Ball: an instructional program for 4 yr olds only. Geared towards fun and learning the basic fundamental mechanics of baseball this program requires that a parent be present and work with the children at stations designed to keep the children focused on a specific task of hitting, throwing, fielding, and running bases.
T-BALL: : is designed to get youngsters 5 and 6 years of age accustomed to the basic skills and rules of baseball. FUN is stressed throughout the season.
MINORS: Youngsters 7 and 8 years of age progress to a slightly more advanced game. Players are pitched to by a pitching machine which keeps the game moving and allows the batter to gain confidence in hitting. Again, the basic skills and enjoyment of the game are stressed.
Cal Ripken Majors: For players 9 through 12 years of age. A true game of baseball where all the rules and advanced skills are taught on a 60 foot base path field. For the first time, new players moving up face a true pitcher. More advanced rules and skills are introduced through teamwork. All players play games in various positions as individual skills progress, helping to teach sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork. Sportsmanship is always stressed. Some light travel to various towns hosting Cal Ripken leagues is required.
Babe Ruth 13-15:Athletes ages 13 through 15 play in a competitive league where advanced skills are taught on a 90 foot base path, high school sized regulation field without losing the joy of playing the game of baseball. Travel to play other towns chartered in the Babe Ruth organization is required. A spring (preseason) and summer season are played during the months of April May and June.
SoccerThe Spring Soccer League runs from late April through June. The Fall Soccer League starts in late August and runs through October. PAL Soccer is divided into five leagues.
MICRO:: a co-ed league serving children ages 5 and 6. In this league children have fun while learning the fundamentals of soccer.
MINI: a co-ed league for athletes ages 7 and 8. Children play 6 on 6 games. Player enjoyment is the major emphasis of this league. Children learn soccer skills and rules through teamwork.
JUNIORS: Girls and boys ages 9 and 10 play in separate leagues. Interleague play between the girls and boys does take place at this level for more than 25% of games. Athletes play on fields which are somewhat smaller than official soccer fields. Teamwork and fun are still the major emphasis of the Junior Leagues.
SENIORS:Girls and boys play in separate leagues. Athletes play on regulation size soccer fields. Teams play 2 games a week. Athletes enjoy themselves as they develop advanced soccer skills as they compete against other teams in the league as well as interleague play. Teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized.
SPRING SOCCER: GIRLS JUNIOR LEAGUE (ages 9-10) and GIRLS SENIOR LEAGUE (ages 11-14) Teamwork, learning soccer skills and merriment are league goals.
New coaches and volunteers are always needed. Please indicate interest on the registration form or contact a Norwich PAL Board member for more details on how to become involved.


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The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to providing unmatched programs, information, and resources on issues critical to architectural education. The mission of the AIAS is to promote excellence in architectural education, training, and practice; to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; to enrich communities in a spirit of collaboration; and to organize students and combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture.
The mission of the AIAS is:
To promote excellence in architecture education, training and practice. We celebrate our membership in several ways. Members of the AIAS have the opportunity to have their work published in CRIT, Journal of the AIAS the only international journal devoted to the work and critical thoughts of architecture students.
To foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines. We host an annual convention, FORUM, which provides students with the opportunity to learn about the issues facing architectural education and the profession, to meet students and professionals with common interests, and to interact with some of today's leading architects and designers.
To enrich communities in a spirit of collaboration. Through the Freedom by Design™ program, we are organizing our members to be good citizens in their communities.
To organize students and combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture. We serve as the sole student voice in the decision making process of such organizations as The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), and National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is a club/organization for Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture students. Find more information on their website, http://aias.org/.
The AIAS FIU Chapter is a non-profit, student run organization that focuses on promoting excellence in architecture education, training and practice. Check out their Facebook for updates and event information.
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Our vibrant character as a Fraternity, focused on architecture and the allied arts, shines ever forward in the city of Miami and beyond. We are surrounded by the unique energy that is our major, and with it are able to provide a positive impact in the community as well as within Florida International University. Our events are numerous and fun, whether professional or leisure, and simply cannot be listed here. Join us in the fun and become a member of the Nicon Chapter of Alpha Rho Chi today!
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Alpha Rho Chi (APX) prepares its members to live up to the demands and expectations of the business world. Members learn to live and work with other people and to share experiences and ideas, By practicing tolerance, consideration and mutual respect, they observe and develop principals of leadership, service, communication and human relations.
Alpha Rho Chi provides programs that compliment and expand a student's academic training. Programs offered include résumé and portfolio workshops, tours and lectures. I.M. Pei, E. Fay Jones and R. Buckminster Fuller are among the prominent designers that have been featured at APX sponsored events.
Alpha Rho Chi is able to fund numerous scholarships through the Alpha Rho Chi Foundation. The Foundation also sponsors the Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal program. This medal is awarded each year to a graduating senior at every accredited college of architecture to encourage professional leadership.
A major benefit of Alpha Rho Chi membership is the opportunity for association with the alumni and faculty. Through first-hand information and contemporary experience, these professionals are able to assist in defining academic, personal and career objectives. Student members have the opportunity to visit design professionals' offices and construction sites and to meet people involved in the building industry. Faculty, many of whom are initiated members of APX, also serve to council students in career path decisions. Alpha Rho Chi members enjoy strong faculty support because our local chapters help bridge the gaps, real or imagined, between students, faculty and practicing professionals.
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Alpha Rho Chi connects students and professionals to one another across the country and even across the globe. APX members form an extensive professional network of architects, interior designers, landscape architects and engineers, thus ensuring that there is always a friendly face in any new environment.
Our alumni associations sponsor casual and formal alumni gatherings on a regular basis. Our chapters sponsor alumni, faculty and student gatherings, sometimes co-sponsored with other student professional organizations. Each and every event is an opportunity to make contacts within the profession.
Our annual convention is a primary opportunity to renew old friendships and form new associations with other Alpha Rho Chi members, with national vendors and with national firms.
Alpha Rho Chi fosters a forum for social interaction beyond the typical academic experience. The single most important aspect of becoming a member of APX is the opportunity to establish both professional and social relationships that will continue long after college. These lines of communication provide opportunities for students and professionals alike to grow in ways unique to Alpha Rho Chi. Activities outside of the classroom or studio encourage the mutual respect and support necessary for a lifetime of opportunity and friendship. The strong ties of brotherhood set Alpha Rho Chi apart from other professional organization, yet a shared professional interest in architecture and the allied arts differentiates Alpha Rho Chi from other Greek letter societies.
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The National Organization of Minority Architect Students at FIU is here to provide students with another avenue that will allow various cultures within a specific career to unite. We give students an opportunity to create relationships with both architect students and professionals throughout the nation. We participate mostly in social gatherings, informational seminars, and competitions. The ultimate goal in having this organization, is to inspire students to continue pursuing their career goals while simultaneously allowing their culture to influence their work in an innovative way.
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Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society
Sigma Xi Chapter
Founded in 2003, the Sigma Xi Chapter of Tau Sigma Delta [TSD] is the multi-disciplinary Honor Society of the School of Architecture at The Florida International University College of Architecture + The Arts.
The inaugural chapter of the national honor society was founded in 1913 at the University of Michigan to celebrate academic excellence in the study of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. TSD has since expanded its mission to include most of the design disciplines and all the allied arts. Nationally, there are over 80 active university chapters. At Florida International University, Tau Sigma Delta honors the academic accomplishments of students in the departments of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design.
Tau Sigma Delta was established to provide a national collegiate honor society open to students of all American colleges and universities with accredited professional programs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and all of the Allied Arts and professions. Its mission is to celebrate excellence in scholarship, to stimulate intellectual and creative achievement, and to recognize those students who attain high scholastic standing in their respective design disciplines.
Based on academic performance, students in the final 2 years of their first professional degree programs are invited to become members of Tau Sigma Delta. Students rank in the top 10% of their respective departments.
Tau Sigma Delta Medals:
In 1969, the National Chapter of Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society established an award for distinction known as the Tau Sigma Delta Medal. Three medals were designated for three categories of recognition. The medals and categories of recognition are as follows:
- Gold Medal
The Gold Medal is awarded only by the National Grand Chapter to a professional with a record of high distinction in design in the field of architecture, landscape architecture or the allied arts. The selection is made by the National Grand Chapter of the Society, and the award is presented annually as a part of the ACSA Annual Meeting.
- Silver Medal
The Silver Medal may be awarded by individual chapters of Tau Sigma Delta at their discretion to a professional with a record of distinction in design. The selection is made by the membership of each chapter, including students and faculty members. Additionally, the Silver Medal may be awarded by the National Grand Chapter to members of the society who have distinguished themselves by outstanding service to the society, or to the field of architectural education.
- Bronze Medal
The Bronze Medal is awarded by each individual chapter of Tau Sigma Delta to a graduating student who has distinguished him/herself in design excellence and scholarship. The selection of the recipient is made by the student membership of each chapter. At Florida International University, the Bronze Medal is awarded at Commencement each year.
From the Tau Sigma Delta website: http://www.tausigmadelta.org/opmanual.htm
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society
Sigma Xi Chapter | 2014-2015 Executive Board:
President: Andrea Rivera, email@example.com
Vice President: Monica Vega, firstname.lastname@example.com
Secretary: Ruth Brooks, firstname.lastname@example.com
Treasurer: Carla Escobar, firstname.lastname@example.com
Faculty Advisor: Professor Marilys Nepomechie: email@example.com


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A well researched piece by Brian Handwerk on energyblog.nationalgeographic.com discusses the how gasoline and electric racing stack up against each other. To summarize, Formula E is a new racing circuit that features electric cars which begins this September 2014 in Beijing. This first season all ten teams in Formula E will be driving a Spark-Renault SRT_01E, which is a fully electric car capable of reaching 150 miles per hour or more.
The difference in fuel consumption of the electric cars versus gasoline is notable. The electric cars will be limited to 30 kilowatts per hour which equals less than one gallon of gasoline. F1 racing, the gasoline counterpart of Formula E, uses three to four miles per gallon of gasoline. There have been efforts on the gasoline side to reduce gas consumption, including large efforts to switch to higher ethanol gasoline. NASCAR switched to a 15 percent ethanol gas in 2011 and even saw a performance boost from the change. In 2010 Ferrari introduced a car that drives on a cellulosic ethanol blend and they won their F1 race. IndyCar, a different racing franchise, uses an 85 percent ethanol blend, which makes for much cleaner emissions.
Formula E is just another change in the sport of racing toward a cleaner future, where fast cars don't mean choking the atmosphere. When average people see how powerful electric cars can be maybe they will want to make the trade.


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The Cheraw School Board met on June 30, deciding many critical items for the coming school year. Principal Tonya Rodwell was chosen as superintendent and elementary principal. High school principal will be Todd Werner, former superintendent at Manzanola and principal at Karval. Barb Beckdesh was hired as special education teacher, Jeannie Webb as first-grade teacher, Tammy Collins as high school business teacher and Deanne Soechting as high school language arts teacher.
Resignations were received from Ryan Nesselhuf (going to Fowler); Shaunna Schrock, Jennifer Foxhoven and Kristine Mayo (going to La Junta); and Tina Harland (another Colorado school).
The new superintendent and principal do not need school housing, so the superintendent and principal houses will be rented. The principal's house will have an added carport and both houses will get any needed repairs. Improvements will be made on the superintendent's house.
Out-of-district students accepted were Hunter Krump in kindergarten, Kaysa Kurtz in the sixth grade and Zane Bearfoot in the 11th grade. Policies relating to qualification for extracurricular activities and responsibilities of students to be eligible for the senior trip were clarified.
The budget for the 2014-2015 school year was approved and adopted.
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The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a policy statement regarding regulation of the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) on Aug. 24, 2014. The AHA has concluded that e-cigs should be regulated under the same laws as traditional cigarettes. They also said that e-cigs are a last ditch approach to helping quit tobacco cigarettes. They have the research to prove their conclusions.
There are going to be several additions to the Merriam-Webster dictionary soon with regard to e-cig use. The preferred term by e-cig users is that they are called vapers. The mixture of nicotine and a propellant is called juice or e-liquid. The process of ingesting the e-cig juice is called vaping. The result of e-cig use is called addiction. Addiction is not a new word in the dictionary.
There are several good reasons that the AMA is recommending that e-cigs be regulated like tobacco cigarettes. Read the full article for details of the AMA research.
- The fastest growing segment of e-cig users are middle school and high school students. Usage of e-cigs in the US in this segment doubled between 2011 and 2012. Over 20% of middle school e-cig users and 7% of high school students had never smoked a traditional cigarette.
- Statistical analysis of several studies found that the key factor in stopping smoking was a serious intent by the users. E-cig use was not statistically significant in cigarette smoking cessation. Those that used regular cigarettes and e-cigs together did reduce their smoking of regular cigarettes. However, the risk of heart disease and lung disease are increased when cigarettes and e-cigs are used together.
- E-cigs are a nicotine delivery system. (See the information below regarding the relative addictiveness of nicotine, and the proven impact of nicotine on overall health.) Addiction of new users is very high.
- Upon high heat application, the primary aerosol propellants in e-cigs, propylene glycol, produced propylene oxide, which is a class 2B carcinogen. The glycerol forms acrolein, which causes upper respiratory tract irritation.
The proven effects of nicotine on health as complied by the National Institute of Health (NIH) include the following:
- Nicotine increases blood pressure, heart rate and narrowing of arteries that provides blood to the lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen.
- Nicotine is the major risk factor for kidney cancer, gastric cancers, including stomach and colon cancers, and inflammatory bowel disease.
- Nicotine increases the long-term risk of heart attacks, strokes and arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) which can lead to immediate death.
The following list of relative addiction potential was compiled by Erowid Center, which is short for Earth Wisdom. Erowid Center is a non-profit 501c corporation that focuses on providing accurate data on the effects of psychoactive substances. The maximum addictiveness rating is 100. Nicotine is only slightly more addictive than smoked methamphetamine and smoked crystallized cocaine (crack). The ranking of drugs are: Nicotine (100 - maximum); smoked methamphetamine - 99; crack cocaine - 98; injected methamphetamine - 93. Alcohol is listed at 81 and marijuana is 18 on the addictive scale.
[Research by John Hastings] [From: _In Health_, Nov/Dec 1990; relative rankings are definite, numbers given are (+/-)1%]
The complete report of the American Heart Association regarding e-cigs is available. It is part of a much larger report by the World Health Organization that covers the effects of e-cigs around the world.
The primary conclusions by the AHA are that e-cigarettes should be restricted in advertising just as cigarettes to prevent the growth of a new generation of nicotine addicts. The adverse health effects of nicotine are substantial and the propellants used in e-cigs produce known carcinogens when heated. Express your support of e-cig regulation to your local, state and federal representatives. If you are smoking cigarettes or e-cigs, make the commitment to stop.
MedPage Today and Sanjay Gupta MD released a new video on Aug. 25, 2014 that has researchers and doctors talking about the dangers of e-cigs and the need for more stringent regulation. This additional pressure from the AHA may move up the timetable for banning e-cig sales to youth, and restrict advertising as for tobacco cigarettes. Once the FDA is involved, taxes on e-cigs will provide funding for anti-smoking advertising and require new warning labels on e-cigs.


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Updated: 10/22/2014 3:59 PM
Created: 10/17/2013 11:57 AM WNYT.com
By: WNYT News
A change of heart for the lawyer who challenged the wording of the casino gambling referendum in New York.
Eric Snyder now says he will not appeal a judge's dismissal of the lawsuit.
He had argued the proposition on the November 5 ballot was reworded to illegally advocate for a "yes" vote on Governor Cuomo's proposal for seven more casinos.
The judge never got to the crux of that issue, instead ending the case by ruling yesterday saying it was filed too late.
Snyder claimed the board changed the wording in secret.


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July 16 2012
Water issue resolved
Posted by Lucy
Water issue resolved
"The water situation in Presho is good," said Mayor Mike Sprenger Monday morning from his office at BankWest Insurance. After confirmation from West River Lyman/Jones Water, Sprenger stated that the issue of more water going out of the Presho tower than coming in had been resolved. The concern over the weekend was that the tower was not staying full. Normally, water goes into the tower at about 170 gallons per minute, but over the weekend that number dropped to 140 gallons. Water for the Presho area comes from the Ft. Pierre intake on the Missouri River.
- "Knee high by the 4th of July"
- Vivian to host local 4th of July Celebration
- Unofficial School Board election results
- Get ready to Scavenge
- Flag Day in Presho
- Move to eliminate health insurance dies on floor
- Lyman County, Primary Election Unofficial Results
- Wheat Growers to host open house at new load out facility at Kennebec
- Honoring those who gave the supreme sacrifice
- Primary Election set for Tuesday, June 7
- Lyman Grads proclaim their accomplishment
- Teachers receive raise


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Ozark Tents
Ozark tents or rather Ozark Trail Tents work well for most amateurs just starting out camping,but for intermediate and advanced level campers a different brand of higher quality will have to be in order. Many of the Ozark tents are waterproof, with many of them using a special material known as "Dry Tek". The tents are designed to keep away rain water,and with the added bonus of the DryTek fabric, which is usually beads off the raindrops and rolls off the tent.
Ozark tents come in all shapes and sizes, for a more detailed description of some of their models please read below.
Ozark Trail 10-Person 3-Room XL Camping Tent, 20' x 11' : This 3-room family Ozark tent gives you privacy and allows up to 10 people at maximum to sleep in it. Each room can fit a queen-sized air mattress and have plenty of space to spare for your belongings. With the 2 removable room dividers, it can create 3 rooms with zippered double doors. It also sports a weather armor that prevents leaks and moisture from getting in, keeping you and your family dry and comfortable. Since it's easy to set up, it will give you more time to spend with your family and friends. And it comes equipped with a zippered carrying bag to make it easy for you to carry this camping tent wherever you go.
Ozark Trail 3-4 Person Tent, 9'X7' : This backpacking Ozark tent offers optimum shelter during hiking and camping. With its lightweight design and its two self-standing poles, it is quite easy to set this tent up. This tent is easy to carry, and it can fit three to four people in sleeping bags. However, this Ozark Trail Tent can fit two twin air mattresses in its single room. This tent also has a door and three windows that provide plenty of light and ventilation. These backpacking tents can make your trip more fun and enjoyable by taking the weight off your shoulders and creating a tension-free set up and take down experience.
Ozark Trail 10' x 8' Backpacking Tent : You can make a cozy home away from home with this sleek backpacking Ozark tent which is perfect for your adventurous crew.
Ozark Trail 8-Person Tent, 14' x 8' : The Ozark 8-Person Tent, is a free-standing camping tent that offers adequate space to fit any large group. It can be set up in minutes with the help of the quad-pole system, the three windows provide great ventilation inside the tent, and can accommodate two queen air mattresses. A large rain fly with a ridge pole with sealed seams are included to protect you from the rain. During clear sunny weather, you can remove the rain fly and get additional ventilation,while the durable Teflex fabric coating together with the rain fly keeps the interior dry and clean. The Power Port located in front of the Ozark Trail dome tent allows you to connect power cables without the need to unzip the door. And with the included carrying bag, which is made of recycled polypropylene fabric, you can conveniently take this Ozark Trail dome tent anywhere with you.
Ozark Trail 6-Person Tent, 12' x 8' : This 12' x 8' Ozark tent can fit up to up to 6 people and provide you with 96 square feet of dedicated sleeping space. It is very easy to set up with the two poles included, is made from Teflex water-repellent fabric, and has a large rain fly that helps keep the tent dry. The Ozark Trail 12' x 8' tent is big enough to accommodate 2 queen size mattresses and has 3 windows to facilitate ventilation. The rain fly can also be removed for added ventilation. A power port at the front gets rid of the need to unzip the tent to place the power cables inside. And with a carrying bag, made from recycled polypropylene fabric included, it easy to carry the tent around.
Ozark Trail 2-Person Jr. Dome Tent, 6' x 5' : The Ozark 6x5 Jr. Dome Tent is perfect for a child's first time camping outside. It is also a great size to use indoors or in the backyard for sleepovers. This tent can be set up in just minutes with two poles.
Ozark Trail 16' x 16' Cabin Dome Tent : You can make a cozy home away from home with this cabin size dome tent perfect for your adventurous crew. And it can fit up to 12 people inside it.
Ozark Trail 17' x 8' Eight-Person Dome Tent : This Ozark tent can hold up to 8 people making a great home like dome tent perfect for your crew. It also comes included with a shock-corded frame system and pre-attached guy rope for stability. It has 3 windows and a mesh roof for excellent ventilation. It also has a detachable mud mat that keeps the interior part of the tent clean. And comes equipped with a zippered carry bag.
Ozark Trail 15' x 10' Cabin Dome Tent : This Ozark tent is made of 100 percent polyester with a fiberglass frame and has 7 windows with a mesh roof for great ventilation. It also has a wheeled duffle carrying bag and it has a welded tub floor with hanging shelves.
Ozark Trail 20' x 10' Dome Tent : This Ozark tent is made of 100 percent and 68 percent denier polyester taffeta and comes with a polyethylene sheet-lined floor. It also has a front zippered door with a window and a rain fly that keeps moisture out. It has an overall Easy and quick set-up process. And it includes a carry bag with handles and an assembled dimension of 240"L x 120"W x 78"H.
Ozark Trail Sport Dome 2-Person Tent, 7' x 7' : This lightweight sports dome is perfectly designed to fit two adults, it can also be used as an extra tent for children. The tent has a front zippered door for easy entry and exit with a window that provides ample ventilation. It also comes with a rain fly that helps keep the tent dry. With the 2 poles included, this tent can be put up effortlessly in no time. It also folds easily for compact storage and the included carry bag makes it easy to carry around. You can go trekking, enjoy the wild outdoors, and forget all your camping troubles with the Ozark Trail Sport Dome Tent in your backpack.
The good thing about Ozark tents is, the manufacturer has retailed it to Wal-Mart stores around the country and anyone needing a tent is capable of buying one. North Pole USA and a conglomerate of other companies have been contracted to manufacture and supply these very lovable tents.


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Friday: History of the NTS
This information is taken from the NTS News & Views, a newsletter for federal and contractor employees of the Department of Energy. This is the Special Souvenir Edition, April 1993, edited by Derek S. Scammell.
|Because the "Schooner" and "Sedan" craters at the Nevada
Test Site had features similar to the topography of Moon craters, astronauts used them to
train for their missions. Astronauts for Apollo 14 exercised at Schooner crater, and visited
Sedan crater in November 1970. Apollo 16 astronauts visited the Schooner crater in
November 1970, and exercised there in October 971. Apollo 17 astronauts conducted
exercises at Schooner and on Buckboard Mesa in August 1972.
Although the exercises at the NTS were only a small part of their training, voice transcripts of the Apollo missions show that their work at NTS craters contributed to astronaut performance on the Moon. Astronaut H. H. Schmitt referred to "Little Dan" crater (named by astronauts) on Buckboard Mesa while describing a 600-m lunar crater in the Haemus Mountains west of Sulpicius Gallus.
|On May 5, 1955, a 29-kiloton device named "Apple II" was
detonated from a 500-foot tower on Yucca Flat. It was the second nationally televised
nuclear test associated with an extensive civil effects program. The first shot was "Annie"
on March 17, 1953. Annie was part of a civil effects test named Operation Cue,
conducted by the Federal Civil Defense Administration (FDCA). The FDCA completed 40
separate projects in Operation Cue. All were designed to evaluate the effects of nuclear
detonations on civilian communities and to test the emergency response capabilities of Civil
Defense organizations.
The FDCA constructed "a typical American community" complete with houses, utility stations, automobiles, furniture, appliances, food, and even mannequins simulating the people who might live in the town. The houses were constructed of different materials with varied exteriors, and were heavily instrumented. Fresh foof was flown in from San Francisco and Chocago and placed with the mannequins in kitchens and dining rooms throughout the test area. Today, only the shells of two houses remain, one of brick and one wood frame building; all other buildings were destroyed by the explosive force of the test.
The Atomic Energy Commission(AEC) conducted the nuclear excavation experiment "Sedan" on July 6, 1962. The detonation was part of the AEC's Plowshare Program to develop peaceful uses for nuclear explosives. Sedan was the second in the Plowshare seriesl the first test, "Gnome," was fired on December 10, 1961 naer Carlsbad, NM.
Sedan was a 104-kiloton nuclear device detonated 635 feet underground to develop the technology to use nuclear energy for earth moving projects. The explosin displaced about 12 million tons of earth, creating a crater 1,280 feet in diameter and 320 feet deep. The force of the detonation released seismic energy equivalent to an earthquake magnitude 4.75 on the Richter scale.
In June 1963, employees of the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory (now the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) and Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co., Inc. winched a nine-ton drilling rig to the floor of the crater on a ramp of metal matting 550 feet long. The rig was used to determine the depth of the fractured area, and to penetrate ground zero to collect additional scientific data.
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|Event Description
|University of Alabama Cycling Club is hosting a mountain bike race in Tuscaloosa August 31st and Sept. 1st. We will be putting on collegiate, juniors and open category races.
|Course Description
|TT is at Sokol Park and it about 5 miles long, flat and technical. Short track course is short and fast with two small inclines. Cross country will be at lake lurleen state park and is approx. 12 miles of challenging rolling hills.
|Online registration is through USAC. Registration on-site will be available as well.
|All riders must sign a USA Cycling waiver if they do not pre-register online. If you agree to the electronic waiver, then this will speed up your packet-pickup process. USA Cycling Collegiate and MTB rules apply to this event.
|google Munny Sokol Park and Lake Lurleen State Park
|For More Information:
Alexander Montoya
6198 Watermelon Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL
(407) 701-1983 Online registration