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- The spectacular Northern Lights
- Husky support and cosy mountain huts of northern Sweden
- Fully guided and all meals included
- Nordic ski touring equipment can be hired locally
This Arctic winter wonderland adventure holiday will see you ski touring Nordic style along the famous King's Trail/Kungsleden of Sweden. With the winter sun resting below the horizon, the Arctic landscapes of northern Sweden, featuring majestic peaks and frozen waterfalls, are bathed in an ethereal light. Our fabulous ski touring holiday through this winter wonderland along the King's Trail/Kungsleden of Sweden begins with 2 nights in Abisko - perhaps the best place in the world to experience the stunning Northern Lights. Then, after a day's instruction in the basic techniques of Nordic Skiing, we ski off into the wilderness, skiing across dramatic valleys and glorious viewpoint passes, as we follow the route of the King's Trail/Kungsleden. Dog-sledges carry the group's equipment and as the journey progresses we have the unique opportunity to become acquainted with the dogs and their individual personalities within the team. We overnight in remote mountain huts, some of which have saunas - the perfect place to relax after a full day cross country skiing in the cold, crisp air. Finally, from the Kebnekaise Mountain Station, beneath the highest peak in Sweden, we use snowmobiles to return to the roadhead. A memorable end to a fantastic ski touring holiday. Skiing the Kungsleden Trail demands a good level of fitness and, though cross country ski experience is not essential, you ought to have mastered the basics of down hill skiing.
Is this holiday for you?
During the course of this ski touring holiday, you will cover more than 90 kilometres on your skis, averaging 15 kilometres per day. The terrain is undulating rather than mountainous and the maximum amount of ascent on any of the days is 400 metres. There is no steep ascent or descent on the route. The trail is marked by wooden markers and we are likely to be following the tracks of other skiers. Since we have dog-sledge support to carry our sleeping bags and spare clothing, we can limit the amount that we carry in our day packs to the daily essentials plus a certain amount of group safety gear. It should be possible to keep our packs down to no more than 7 - 9 kilograms. Regular cross-country skiers will find this tour to be reasonably straightforward. Those with little or no previous cross-country skiing experience will find the going tough. Simply coming to terms with the techniques and rhythm of moving on skis on level ground is a challenge and it will be a couple of days before beginners will start to find it easier. Though we have included a training day at the beginning to give novices the chance to familiarise themselves with the basic ski touring techniques, we would only recommend this holiday to those who have at least mastered the basics of down hill skiing. Competent cross country skiers can spend the training day learning about winter safety equipment and survival skills. Ski touring equipment can be hired locally in Sweden.
Note that group members will be expected to take part in 'hut chores' including cooking, cleaning and fetching water. Please note: Because of the shortness of the day and cold temperatures during February, it is essential that all group members on early departures are competent cross country skiers only and not novices. On the later departures, the Northern Lights can still be seen, but to lesser effect as spring arrives. However the longer days, warmer temperatures and snow conditions allow this unique route to be enjoyed by most people with basic-intermediate skiing skills.
We have included a training day in the itinerary. For earlier departures, the focus of this day will be on the use of safety equipment and winter survival skills. For later departures the day can be used to give novices the chance to get an idea of what is involved in ski touring.
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- Meet at the Abisko Mountain Station. A single timed transfer from Kiruna Airport is provided.
- A full day of ski touring tuition around Abisko.
- Ski to the Abiskojaure Hut.
- Ski alongside the Kama River and through the Alis Valley to Alesjaure.
- Along the Alesantno River to the Tjaktja Hut (1040m).
- Across the Tjaktja Pass (1140m) to the Salka Hut.
- Follow the Tjaktja Valley to the Singi Hut.
- Through the Ladtjo Valley to the Kebnekaise Mountain Station.
- Departure day. Snowmobile transfer to Nikkaluokta. A single transfer to Kiruna Airport is provided.
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
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Holiday Itinerary
Meet at the Abisko Mountain Station. A single timed transfer from Kiruna Airport is provided.
Meet at the Abisko Mountain Station located approximately 1 hour from Kiruna Airport. A single timed transfer from Kiruna Airport is provided. Situated beside Lake TorneTräsk, the Abisko Station, built over 100 years ago, has recently been renovated to include a bar and a restaurant overlooking the lake. All around is a snow-bound landscape of undulating countryside covered in birch and pine forest, with views across to the peaks of the Kebnekaise range. Those who have opted to hire ski gear will have the chance to pick up their skis, boots, poles, climbing skins and gaiters. KE Land Only package services begin with a buffet-style dinner. After this there will be a short presentation about Abisko and the King's Trail.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
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A full day of ski touring tuition around Abisko.
After breakfast, we will take a ski tour directly from the Mountain Station. The guide will be on hand to give advice to those who have little experience of ski touring. This day will give everyone a chance to try out their equipment and to get a feel for what the next 6 days will have in store for us. There will also be instruction from the guide in the use of safety equipment. An afternoon visit to the sauna is also recommended. At some point during today the guide will check out each group member's equipment, firstly to see that we have everything that we need, but also to make sure that we take nothing superfluous. Any items, such as travel clothes, which are not needed during the ski tour should be packed in a small bag (which you should take with you for the purpose) and left at Abisko. These will be transported around to Nikkaluokta to meet the group on the completion of the tour. We spend a second night at Abisko.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
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Ski to the Abiskojaure Hut.
Carrying only light daypacks (since our few items of indoor clothing etc., together with the group's food will be carried for us on dog-sledges) we set off on our ski tour. We start directly from our accommodation and pass almost at once through a wooden gateway marked 'Kungsleden.' Thereafter, the trail is marked by slender posts topped with a red cross and these are in place almost every 50 metres. This might seem like overkill in terms of marking the route, but the importance of these markers is fully appreciated in snowy conditions when visibility is poor. Although there is a marked trail, different groups and individuals take very different routes and we will see ski tracks heading off to take advantage of a level, frozen stretch of river, for instance. The first stage of the tour is relatively easy; fairly flat and through light forest. A bonus at this time of year, of course, is that all the lakes are frozen, providing the flattest and easiest conditions of all. The last part of today's 15 km route to the Swedish Tourist Federation (STF) hut at Abiskojaure takes us onto the ice of Abisko Lake itself. Typical of the STF huts along this route, Abiskojaure has simple dormitory accommodation and heating is provided by either gas or wood fires.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
Ascent 185m
Distance 17km
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Descent 75m
Time 8 hrs skiing
Ski alongside the Kama River and through the Alis Valley to Alesjaure.
This is a longer day's touring, involving some ascent, as we follow the Kama River westwards and then turn to the south-east to cross a low col and enter the Alis Valley, which is dominated by shapely snow-peaks. There is a total of approximately 400m of ascent during the course of the first part of today's tour. Those group members who have skins might want to fit them to their skis on occasion today. A logical spot to stop for a picnic lunch is at the 'windshelter' after approximately 12 km. There is a feeling today of entering the high mountains as we continue through the Alis Valley. After lunch, it is pretty level all the way to our overnight stop at the Alesjaure Mountain Hut, with the option to cut directly across Ales Lake for the last 5 km or to stay on the marked trail at its edge. There is a cluster of huts at Alesjaure including an excellent sauna in a separate hut. After 2 days on the trail we will be glad of its recuperative and relaxing influence. Note that saunas are mixed.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
Ascent 470m
Distance 23km
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Descent 150m
Time 8 hrs skiing
Along the Alesantno River to the Tjaktja Hut (1040m).
We have a shorter day today, of just 13 km. The first part of today's route follows the wide open Ales Valley and then begins a gradual ascent on easy-angled slopes which are nevertheless quite tough to ski up. If the weather conditions permit, we will leave the marked trail and make our own tracks along the Alesatno River. Our overnight accommodation is at the Tjaktja Hut (c.1040m) the highest on the King's Trail. A low rounded snow-peak, with a steep face rises above this hut. It is usual for the snow to be 2 metres deep in this area.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
Ascent 290m
Distance 13km
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Descent 100m
Time 6 hrs skiing
Across the Tjaktja Pass (1140m) to the Salka Hut.
Another short day, which starts with a 2-hour ascent of over 4 km, gaining just 100m in elevation, to the Tjaktja Pass (1140m). This is the highest point of the entire King's Trail and there are great views from the shelter at the col, looking towards the Tjaktja Valley ahead of us. Beyond the pass, we enjoy an easy downhill on a broad trail which contours across the left side of the valley to the Salka Hut. The Salka Hut is at a crossroads of several ski tour trails and there is sure to be an interesting mix of people in residence. Salka is also a popular base for Telemark skiers, as there are several peaks in the area which offer vertical drops of as much as 1000 metres, and the skiing season here lasts until June. This hut also has a sauna.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
Ascent 370m
Distance 18km
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Descent 580m
Time 8 hrs skiing
Follow the Tjaktja Valley to the Singi Hut.
Following the Tjaktja Valley, generally downhill and across easy terrain, we reach the huts at Singi after 13 km of skiing. The two huts at Singi are located by a small lake in an open bowl surrounded by low hills. If you still have the energy you can ski to the top of a nearby hill for fantastic views back over our route as far as the Tjaktja Pass.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
Ascent 80m
Distance 12km
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Descent 190m
Time 8 hrs skiing
Through the Ladtjo Valley to the Kebnekaise Mountain Station.
We effectively turn away from the King's Trail today, as we head west through the Ladtjo Valley to the Kebnekaise Mountain Station. This route provides a convenient way to exit this wilderness area and also provides us with a very logical 6-day ski tour. Our final day takes us 14 km, again predominantly downhill, to the Kebnekaise Mountain Station. Throughout the day's skiing, there are fantastic views of Kebnekaise (2117m) Sweden's highest peak. There are excellent facilities at the Mountain Station, with showers, saunas, post-sauna chillout rooms, comfy chairs, a restaurant, bar and a shop selling souvenirs, trail food and some clothing and equipment. No more communal cooking is necessary, as all food is provided in the restaurant.
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
Ascent 365m
Distance 15km
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Descent 450m
Time 8 hrs skiing
Departure day. Snowmobile transfer to Nikkaluokta. A single transfer to Kiruna Airport is provided.
After breakfast at Kebnekaise, we have an exciting 1-hour snowmobile transfer, mostly across the frozen surface of Ladtjo Lake, to the trailhead at Nikkaluokta. Here, we are reunited with our trekbags and make the 1½ hour drive to Kiruna Airport. KE Land Only package services end at Kiruna Airport.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- A professional English-speaking Swedish guide
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- Accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- All meals as described in the Meal Plan
- Single timed group Kiruna Airport transfers
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips for local staff
- Ski equipment and boots and/or associated hire costs
- Miscellaneous expenses souvenirs etc.
Whilst staying at the mountain huts, everyone will be expected to assist with preparing meals. Breakfast will consist of bread, porridge or muesli with dehydrated milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and some jam. Lunch will be bread, sandwiches and soup, made up from hot water from a thermos. Dinner will be co-ordinated by the guide and will also be mainly dehydrated and processed food. Some fresh food items will be carried from Abisko on the dog-sledges. Whilst staying at the Mountain Stations at Abisko and Kebnekaise, all meals will be taken in the restaurants. Note that group members on this trip will share hut chores including preparing meals, washing up and carrying water to the huts.
Meal plan
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
Clients making independent travel arrangements, or cannot take advantage of the timed transfers from Kiruna airport should meet the group at the Abisko Mountain Station in the early evening of day 1.
Private transfers, public bus and trains are available to the Abisko Mountain Station from Kiruna and Kiruna Airport. Please contact the office for further information.
Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation.
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Spending Money
Approximately £100 (or equivalent in US dollars, Euros etc.) should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses, drinks and souvenir purchases. This amount will also allow you to pay reasonable tips to the local staff. Please also note that when you pick up your left luggage in Nikkaluokta you will be asked to pay a small fee (approximately US$6 per bag) for storage. This money goes directly to the local Sami community in Nikkaluokta. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of currency (Swedish Krona) since there will be not be any opportunities to change it once you leave Kiruna. There is no ATM in Kiruna airport, but you can withdraw cash at ATM's at Stockholm/Arlanda airport when you change flights. If you are intending to buy considerable quantities of soft drinks or beer, or expensive souvenirs you should budget accordingly.
Baggage Allowance
There are several issues with regard to the weight of your equipment for this trip. Whilst skiing, you will be carrying any items which are needed during the day's ski tour. This will include additional clothing plus your thermos flask, packed lunch, and camera etc.. You will also be required to carry a small amount of group safety equipment. We estimate that your daypack whilst skiing will weigh between 7 and 9 kilograms. We recommend taking a daypack of reasonable size as, in winter weather, you will not want to attach equipment to the outside of your pack. Your trek bag will be carried on the dog-sledges and this should weigh no more than 7kg. Any items, such as travel clothes, which are not needed during the ski tour should be packed in a small bag (which you should take with you for the purpose) and left at Abisko. These will be transported around to Nikkaluokta to meet the group on the completion of the tour. If you are planning to travel with your own skis, please be aware that different airlines have differing policies with regard to baggage allowances and transporting ski equipment. The baggage section on your chosen airline's website will usually contain this information. If you are using a domestic flight to connect with your International flight then it is likely that a different baggage policy will exist for the domestic and international flight sections. Again you should check the baggage policy with your chosen domestic airline prior to booking your domestic flight tickets. Any additional charges incurred for transporting your skis on any of the flights required for this adventure (international, domestic and internal flights within the trip itinerary - if applicable) are the responsibility of each individual client.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday does not involve any significant ascent to altitude and we would not expect any altitude issues with this trip.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Ski touring boots - see Ski Equipment
Lightweight shoes or slippers (for use in the huts)
Walking socks (2 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers(for travel)
Ski or mountaineering trousers or salopettes
Waterproof overtrousers
Thermal baslayer - leggings
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
T-shirt or casual shirt to travel in
Fleece jacket
Warm jacket (synthetic or down filled)
Waterproof jacket with hood
Warm hat
Lightweight balaclava or facemask
Ski goggles and glacier sunglasses (Category 4)
Lightweight thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof gloves or mittens
Spare pair of warm gloves or mittens
Backpack (60 litres) with hip belt (see notes)
Small bag (to pack travel clothes in)
Full-Length /Foam Mat (for sitting on at lunch stops/emergency use – see notes)
1 litre Thermos Flask
Camping mug
Water bottle 1 Litre
Sleeping bag (comfort rated to 0°C) for emergency use
Headtorch and spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite)
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Sleeping bag liner or sheet sleeping bag
Pillow case
Washbag and toiletries
Small Towel
Antibacterial hand wash
Ski Equipment
Ski-touring skis* - see below
Ski-touring boots *
Ski poles*
Gaiters *
Windshelter (provided) One for every 2 persons
Snow shovel (provided) One for every 2 persons
The following items are optional:
Pen-knife (remember to put all sharp objects in hold baggage)
Reading and music
Ski Equipment:
The ideal skis to use for this trip are 'no-wax' cross-country skis with scales, together with appropriate ski boots. Skis should have steel edges. If we encounter icy snow, crust or deep powder - the scales will not always provide sufficient traction and skins can be useful in such conditions. For inexperienced cross-country skiers, skins are also useful on long descents, slowing the rate of descent and providing a degree of control.
* Ski Hire Available: Ski Touring Equipment, which includes skis (Asnes – Norwegian), boots (Crispi – Italian – leather, all sizes available), poles, climbing skins and gaiters can be hired through KE, from the Abisko Mountain Station, at a cost of approx GBP 190 (2016 price). Please note that equipment should be reserved and paid for through the KE office with at least 5-weeks advance notice, along with your boot size (please specify European size) and your height.
Before setting out from Abisko, your travel clothes will be packed into a small bag (which you should bring with you for the purpose). These will be transported around to Nikkaluokta to meet the group on the completion of the tour.
Everyone needs to carry certain back-up items - see above - including a lightweight sleeping bag.
We ask you to bring a foam mat rather than a self-inflating thermarest because thermarests are not so easy to handle in very cold weather as they do not self-inflate.
At Abisko the group will be paired up and each couple will be asked to carry a snow shovel and emergency wind shelter, which will be provided.
A sleeping bag is not required in the huts, which provide bedding, but a sleeping bag liner or sheet sleeping bag is essential.
We recommend a 60 litre backpack as many of the safety items that you have to carry are bulky (not heavy). A larger backpack is easier to pack, and also you do not want to have items hanging on the outside of the backpack.
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Europe
UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. UK residents should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas.
The unit of currency in Europe is the Euro.
Electricity Supply & Plug
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Preparing For Your Trip
It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on an active holiday getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. While regular walking is the best preparation for this holiday, a weekly exercise plan (running, cycling, swimming etc.) is also good for developing cardio-vascular fitness.
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As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
The ski-touring season in northern Sweden extends from February to May. By the beginning of March there is lots of daylight (sun rises at 0700 and sets at 1700 approx.) and the temperatures start to rise. The ambient daytime temperatures are still low - several degrees below freezing - though, because the air is so dry here, it does not seem so cold. Night time temperatures in February and early March can be as low as -30°C though -10 to -15 °C is the norm from mid March through April. Thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream it is actually warmer here than its Arctic Circle location would suggest. During the day the sun warms the snow, causing a little softening and then at night it re-freezes to form a crust which is perfect for skiing. Long, sunny days are quite usual at this season, although it is also possible that we might encounter short-lived snow storms.
The Rough Guide to Sweden. Proctor and Roland.
Sweden – Lonely Planet Guide. Bain and Cornwallis.
Tourist & Hiking Map. 1:100 000. Sheet BD6 (Abisko - Kebnekaise) Piblisher: Lantmateriverket.
A detailed topographic map in colour, at a smaller scale than most UK hikers' maps but with a useful 25m. contour interval. The map is in Swedish with an English legend.
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Friday, 07/12/1991
The Colonial Theatre, Keene, NH
Set 1: Dinner and a Movie[1] > Bouncin'Bouncing Around the Room[1] > Buried Alive[1] > Flat Fee[1], Reba, LandladyThe Landlady[1], GinBathtub Gin[1], Donna Lee[1], BagAC/DC Bag[1] > Rocky Top, Cavern[1], BowieDavid Bowie[1]
Set 2: GolgiGolgi Apparatus, CoilThe Squirming Coil, Moose the Mooche[2], Tweezer[1] > MSOMy Sweet One, Gumbo[1] > Mike'sMike's Song[1] > HydrogenI Am Hydrogen > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove[1], HYHUHold Your Head Up > Touch Me[3] > HYHUHold Your Head Up > Oh Kee PaThe Oh Kee Pa Ceremony > SuzySuzy Greenberg[1]
Encore: Sweet Adeline[4], Frankenstein[1]
Encore 2: Fee > TweepriseTweezer Reprise[1]
[1] Giant Country Horns.
[2] Phish debut; Giant Country Horns
[3] Giant Country Horns, Fish on trombone.
[4] Without microphones.
· Rhythm-A-Ning tease in Moose the Mooche
· Theme from Woody Woodpecker tease
Noteworthy Jams: AC/DC Bag, Mike's Song, Weekapaug Groove
Average Song Gap: 4.93
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Dave Grippo (Guest), Russell Remington (Guest), Carl Gerhard (Guest)
Notes: This show, officially released as Live Phish 19, featured The Giant Country Horns for all songs except Reba, Rocky Top, Golgi, The Squirming Coil, My Sweet One, Hydrogen, both HYHUs, Oh Kee Pa, Adeline, and Fee. It also marked the first Phish performance of Moose the Mooche, which contained a tease of Rhythm-A-Ning from Trey. Trey also teased the Woody Woodpecker theme before Golgi. Prior to Touch Me, Fish was introduced as the Lizard Queen. Touch Me featured Fish on trombone. Sweet Adeline was performed without microphones.
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4 Junta
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This show was part of the "1991 Giant Country Horns Summer Tour."
The way they rapidly switch from Sweet Adeline to Frankenstein shows they are really ready to bust out and take it to another level. For that reason it is on paper average to above average 91 material but knowing what it was building toward makes this an exciting show

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Most Popular New York Houses of the Day in 2013
Almost 90 homes were featured as a New York House of the Day in 2013, from a castle in Garrison and the home of a prominent suffragist in Sands Point, to a tucked away Fire Island beach house and a $28 million Bridgehampton home with elaborate Asian gardens.
New York House of the Day highlights highend homes for sale across Greater New York with compelling back stories and details, and can be viewed in our New York and Real Estate sections as well in our WSJ House of the Day app. Of the properties featured this year, until mid-December, here are the most popular houses of 2013.
This Weehawken property was featured as a House of the Day on Sept. 6. The home sits 180 feet above the Hudson River and has a 3,000-square-foot patio with expansive views of New York City. The three-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot house was designed to have five different ceiling heights.
The property is still on the market for $6.9 million with Helena Lobo-Zagorski of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty. It was also featured in a Mansion article about using historical references in marketing materials.
Featured as a House of the Day on April 4, this historic federal-style home in Tewksbury, N.J., has only been owned by three separate families since it was built in 1822.
The family spent 2 1/2 years restoring the property, and its original details include a 14-foot wide brick fireplace flanked by two Dutch ovens. The home was listed for $3.195 million with Turpin Realtors. It was temporarily taken off the market and is expected to be relisted in February 2014, according to listing broker Beatrice Daggett.
4. Going Green and Grand in Brooklyn
A Cobble Hill townhouse with a backyard and 18-foot-tall green wall was featured as a House of the Day on March 19. The homeowners spent four years working on the design and construction of the home, which used to be a commercial building. The renovation included the addition of a third floor.
The four bedroom, 5,300-square-foot home was initially listed as a rental for $25,000 a month, but the owners have decided to sell the property. It is currently on the market for $8 million with listing broker Terry Naini of Town Real Estate.
A Garrison, N.Y., property designed by modernist architect Frank Dushin was featured as a House of the Day on May 7.
The home sits on 10 acres of land next to a stream and surrounded by trees. The homeowners added a pool and decking space to the property and gut renovated the property's interior but left the home's Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired exterior intact. The property, previously on the market for slightly under $1.6 million when it was featured, is currently listed with Douglas Dill of Houlihan Lawrence for $1.35 million.
2. Space For Kids – and Adults
A NoHo penthouse with a glass walled office on its roofdeck was featured as House of the Day on April 25. The homeowners combined two penthouse apartments on the sixth floor and did a gut renovation of their interiors to create the approximately 3,000-square-foot space with four bedrooms. Above the bathrooms, they created a small 'cubby house' or play area for their children with table, chairs and space for toys.
In addition to the office, the 1,200-square-foot private rooftop space has a sun room with retractable panels, grill and summer kitchen with dumbwaiter to the kitchen below. The property was listed with CORE for $8.5 million. It sold for $9.2 million after 23 days on the market.
1. A Natural Setting in Connecticut
This 6,400-square-foot home in Darien, Conn., is located on the waterfront of Cove Harbor, a Long Island Sound inlet, and was featured as a House of the Day on Feb. 27 when it was listed for $8.3 million. The homeowners built the house to take advantage of the waterfront views, with a two-story great room with a wall of windows and an all-weather outdoor shower – one of three outdoor showers.
The property is near Holly Pond and Weed Beach Park and across the water is the 80-acre Cove Island Park, a wildlife sanctuary with a wildflower meadow. The diverse vegetation attracts birds and butterflies while on their annual migrations. The property is still on the market and currently listed for $7.6 million with Becky Munro of Halstead Property.
You can vote for your favorite national House of the Day in our annual WSJ House of the Year poll.
Other popular homes this year include:
Hudson River Retreat, Nyack, NY | 12/04/13
Room for Play and Privacy – Upper West Side, NY | 01/29/13
Spilling into the Long Island Sound – Port Chester, NY | 09/03/13
Theater Lovers' Family Home –Guilford, CT | 10/03/13
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Facebook Targets Russian App Makers
MOSCOW–Adding new friends isn't Facebook's main priority in Russia. Instead, the social network wants to tap into Russia's tech talent by partnering with more developers.
Facebook's executive in charge of partnering with developers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Julien Codorniou, spent a couple of days in Moscow at the end of last month spreading the word to local developers that Facebook wants their apps.
"Russia has some of the best developers and designers in the world," he told The Wall Street Journal in an interview following a presentation in Digital October Center, a place popular with the Russian tech crowd. Mr. Codorniou came to the center on Thursday to speak in front of around 500 people together with Ilya Sukhar, the head of Parse, a startup now owned by Facebook that helps companies build mobile applications.
Their pitch was that Facebook's 1.19 billion monthly users globally are what local app developers should focus on.
"When Mark Zuckerberg came here last year he said, 'Guys, if you want to create the next Instagram, if you want to create the next King.com [now known as King, a leading global social games developer], Facebook is the place for that,'" Mr. Codorniou said. "That was the kickoff" that began the trend of Russian companies from cities including Moscow and Murmansk turning to Facebook as a platform.
"Look at Game Insight, they were not on Facebook a year ago, they're now an 8-digits business because of Facebook," Mr. Codorniou said.
"Social Quantum became the top-five grossing app in the world, in Japan, in France in the U.S. with Facebook, so this makes us happy," he also said of one of the two companies Mr. Zuckerberg met with during his trip to Russia last year.
Russians are particularly great at creating consumer applications, which include money-transfer apps, location-based services and mobile health-monitoring apps, among others, and that's exactly the kind of partners Facebook is looking for, Mr. Codorniou said.
If a company is seeking global access and "industrial scale," Parse is a good solution, said Vladimir Kanin, head of Pay-Me, a mobile acquiring firm, who was also at the Facebook event. One example he gave is the so-called "push notifications" users get on their mobile devices. When trying to reach thousands to millions of users via app, their creators will need the server capacity and coding background that Parse provides.
Russian startups are different from those elsewhere in that they value efficiency over being in total control of the app they have built, Mr. Codorniou said. Parse should be able to provide Russian startups with opportunities for global expansion through Facebook faster, said Ilya Sukhar, head of Parse and a native Muscovite whose family moved to the U.S. when he was four.
Yury Fedoseev, head of mobile development at News360 Ltd., a successful Russian news-aggregation app maker, said his company probably won't be using Parse, since all the coding "skeleton" for the app has already been built.
"If there were no Parse, Facebook would have to come up with its own version," said Mr. Kanin, who doesn't have an app on Facebook but has a company page on the site. His app currently works only with Apple iOS and several phones running Google Android operating system.
Russia is one of the few markets in the world where the local player is the dominant one.
Russia's most popular social network, VKontakte, now claims to have a total of 100 million users globally with the majority located in Russia. Facebook, according to some estimates, has about 10 million in the country of 143.6 million people.
"From the platform perspective [driving market share in Russia away from VKontakte to Facebook] is not a priority for us. VK is only big in Russia. The only thing that's big in the U.S. is Facebook–Brazil, Facebook; India, Facebook; Norway, Facebook… So we're not competing with VKontakte outside of Russia," Mr. Codorniou said. "On the platform side [of Facebook] no [there's no desire to compete with VKontakte] in Russia," he added.


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Detectives from the Osage Beach Department of Public Safety were honored by Missouri Missing on Monday for their roles in helping solve the disappearance and death of Brandi Mathews. After endless hours of work chasing countless leads and a limitless supply of dedication, Mathews' old boyfriend is in jail after being charged with her murder.
Seeing Kelly R. Simino, of Eldon, locked up is exactly what Mathews would have wanted, Mathews' mom, Deanna Roberts, said.
"She wanted it so much she was working with police to make it happen," Roberts said. "So, I know she's looking down following everything that's happening."
Roberts was on hand on Monday to present the plaque to officers Sgt. Terry Deffenbaugh, Kevin Friend and Tracy Robinett and thank them for their service.
The plaque was a small token of Roberts' appreciation for the diligence they maintained while working her daughter's case.
Roberts first met the officers in 2008 after she contacted the department about finding her daughter, who had been missing from the Eldon area since September of 2006.
Roberts said she still sought answers surrounding her daughter's disappearance, so she filed a missing persons report with the department. In January 2009, Mathews' remains were found in a creek just outside Eldon.
Each of the officers described Roberts as the driving force behind the investigation.
"She's been the fuel behind the fire the whole way," Tracy Robinett said.
Roberts maintained contact with the officers over the years through a steady stream of emails, phone calls and meetings. As Simino's court dates and trial dates draw close, the contact has continued.
"I'm going to see this through to the end," Roberts said. "It's what Brandi would have wanted."
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Why don't we just remove all stats, then everyone can hit their abilities in the rotational order with no deviation?
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Yes, it's annoying and possibly gamebreaking to get a stun dodged, I know all about it. But honestly, live with it, it's part of the game and it's perfectly fine. Again, if things like these make you rage it's probably time to go see a doctor right after you cancelled your subscription.
It's not fine. Honestly if control would not be dodgeable but damaging abilities would, then it would be fine.
Why? Simply because damaging abilities have that much less of an impact on the deciding factor of a game.
No, it does not make me rage. I'm way too calm for that. But it is not a good game mechanic.
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The 'raging' part was meant in general anyway. But well, as this is merely leading to a pointless arguement about a pointless topic and neither of us is going to give in I'm going to salute you and try to find some actually interresting topics, which I doubtfully will. Cy@
You should be able to answer those questions correctly atleast 90% of the time to be a good PvP player.
However, without stats and therefore dodge/parry/miss, there would be no RNG. But you would still not hit anything in a rotational fashion, at all.
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PvP is dynamic enough without bullshit like RNG dodge and parries. Crits are really all that should be in PvP.
Being forced to play around an arbitrary barrier that makes PvP no better is something any PvP'er who enjoys the game should be asking to get rid of.
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Removing dodge and parry would mean they would need to re-balance rogue and monk. They don't even have class balance down yet, one hurdle at a time.
Shadow Walk : Significantly increases Stealth effectiveness for 6 sec, but causes Stealth to be nerfed to justify its usage. In addition, it uses old Enveloping Shadows icon and has no sound, animation or spell effect to show that the skill is actually doing something.
They are still in the game because getting rid of them would require
a complete rework of the PvP.
And reworking the PvP would be Lose / Lose move my Blizzard as people
would start giant QQ fest about PvP sucking while giving Blizzard no time to
get it right.
But yeh, it starts to get ridiculous when your shred gets parried because of latency.
My Rogue has 17% dodge. If you want to prevent being dodged by my Rogue, that's the amount of expertise you will need.
A Warrior has exactly the same, but in parry. So you will need 17% expertise not to get parried by a Warrior.
Alright class is over, time for you to go back to the Dungeon's and Raid's forum, thank you.
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If we're to consider RNG a bad thing, it is so in all of its incarnations, which would also include procs from weapons and trinkets. Heck, going further, if we want PvP to be solely about "skill", why not remove gear while at it?
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Tunnelblick is a simple graphical user interface for the great VPN software OpenVPN 2.0 and higher. It is written in Cocoa and comes in a ready to use distribution with all necessary binaries and drivers. Versions of OpenVPN older than 2.0 are not supported, because they lack the management interface used by Tunnelblick. Please send feedback and suggestions to [email protected]
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Tags: openvpn , vpn , network
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Works fine for me and is the default client provided with the excellent AlwaysVPN service.
Have to re-enter my password and login every time...
rrwright, you may like to give Viscosity a try: it's a OpenVPN GUI made especially for Leopard.
(Disclaimer: I'm the developer of Viscosity so a little biased :-)
Tunnelblick is still a bit buggy on Leopard. The website says the author was planning to update soon, but this was back in 2007. I wonder if the great App has been abandoned� If anyone knows any updates, it would be great to see this program in a more stable version!
I was a Tunnelblick user for a very long time, but then I found out about Shimo, which supports OpenVPN now as well. It brings a lot more comfort to the world of VPN connections than Tunnelblick does...
Latest release 3.0b6 is Leopard compatible, and it works beautifully with ScreenSharing. There might not be a lot of documentation, but once it is working, it is a stunner.
I'm using rc3 and while I can connect, the nameserver isn't configured correctly, even with the "Set Nameserver (Experimental)" box set. While I really appreciate the zero-install .app, if you do have a problem you're dropped off the cliff to config files and little else. Also the TunnelBlick site has almost no info, see OpenVPN for more and visit OpenVPN's forums for help.
RC2 is working okay over here.
Can't get rc2 to work either for PPC or Intel - rc1 works great though...
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(b) To the extent not inconsistent with this section, for the purpose of administrative reviews of state agency decisions, the review agency shall conduct its proceedings in conformance with the West Virginia rules of civil procedure for trial courts of record and the local rules for use in the civil courts of Kanawha County and shall review appeals in accordance with the provisions governing the judicial review of contested administrative cases in section four, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, notwithstanding the exceptions of section five, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code.
(c) The decision of the reviewing agency shall be made in writing within forty-five days after the conclusion of such hearing.
(d) The written findings of the review agency shall be sent to the person who requested the review, to the person proposing the new institutional health service and to the state agency, and shall be made available by the state agency to others upon request.
(e) The decision of the reviewing agency shall be considered the final decision of the state agency; however, the reviewing agency may remand the matter to the state agency for further action or consideration.
(f) Upon the entry of a final decision by the reviewing agency any "person adversely affected by the review" has standing in and may within thirty days after the date such person received notice of the decision of the review agency take an appeal at the election of the petitioner, in either the circuit court of Kanawha County, or in the circuit court of the county in which the petitioner or any of the petitioners resides or does business, from any decision of the state agency granting, with or without conditions, denying or withdrawing a certificate of need or exemption. The decision of the review agency shall be reviewed by such circuit court in accordance with the provisions for the judicial review of administrative decisions contained in section four, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code. For the purposes of this subsection, "person adversely affected by the review" includes the state agency and any person who meets the definition of affected person in section two of this article.
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Oatmeal Bread
1 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup wheat bran
2 TBSP unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 TBSP wheat gluten
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
2 tsp instant yeast
Place oats, wheat bran, butter, salt and honey in a medium mixing bowl. Pour boiling water over and stir well to combine. Let mixture cool to lukewarm (around 100 degrees)
In large mixing bowl whisk together the flours, wheat gluten, dry milk and yeast. Add oat mixture and stir well to combine. Let mixture rest for 15 minutes.
I kneaded the dough with my Kitchen-Aid mixture and dough hook for about 7 minutes. If you're kneading by hand, turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until you've made a soft, slightly tacky dough. Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. I placed mine in the oven with just the oven light on. It creates a warmer environment than my kitchen, which was really cold this morning.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake bread for about 45 minutes, tenting with foil for the last ten minutes to prevent over-browning. Remove from oven and turn onto a cooling rack. Brush loaf with melted butter if you like a soft crust. Let cool completely before slicing. (Good luck with that part!)


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Total Value Rating
The TVR graph is the TPR score divided by the price of the video card. The price of the video card is based on the list price of the model on Newegg.com. In the event the card isn't listed, it will be based on the U.S. $ MSRP given to us by the manufacturer.
In the event we can't source a price from either, the product will not receive a TVR rating. As with our TPR graph, the amount of video cards on the list will grow over time and the price of the model won't change from what it was when first reviewed. For this reason the U.S. $ price that the card is based off will be included next to the name of the model.
In the event you want to find the TVR rating yourself based on the current price, all you have to do is simply divide the TPR number by the list price.
TVR numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number; 100.3 will be 100; 100.8 will be 101 and 100.5 will be rounded down to 100.
Because the jump in overall performance is only a little bit, the overall value jumps up only slightly.


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The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Camdenton United Methodist Church, located at 340 West Highway 54, Camdenton.
Members of the Camdenton United Methodist Church gather as they prepare for a "Summer of Celebration."
In 1963, 128 individuals became the Founding Members of the newly organized Church.
The mission is Open Hearts, Open minds, Open doors, and look forward to continuing the witness of God's work in the hearts of the people. Sunday worship services are held at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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St. George Island, Florida- August 27, 2012- 6pm
Conditions are changing minute by minute. The rains have picked up and sand is blowing everywhere.
St. George Island, Florida- August 27, 2012- 5:30pm
WCTV is still hanging out- taking a nice little stroll along the beach while we can because we are expecting more wind and rain out here. It's died down a lot just since you last saw us at 5. While we know everyone still has power let's talk about a couple of tips if you lose it. A home insurance company sent some tips our way...
Unplug computers, home entertainment systems and non-essential equipment and appliances. This helps prevent surge damage when electrical power is restored.
Do not run portable generator in enclosed spaces such as a garage to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide.
Limit opening refrigerator and freezer doors. Food will keep longer if doors remain closed. If the power is out longer than two hours, throw away food that has a temperature higher than 40°F.
Do not use charcoal or gas grills or camp stoves for cooking in enclosed areas.
When Debby hit the island, they didn't have power for days but the concern doesn't seem to be quite as strong this go around.
St. George Island, Florida- August 27, 2012- 5pm
Many Franklin County residents have boarded up their homes and headed for higher ground.
We're being told that the bridge to St George island is now closed. Franklin County is under a mandatory evacuation. St George Island, Bald Point, St. Theresa, mobile homes in low lying areas anyone in those place is being asked to leave but we've seen plenty of people sticking around.
With the bridge being closed, people would be stopped before being allowed on and only someone living or working here would be able to pass.
St. George Island, Florida- August 27, 2012- 5pm
WCTV headed down to St. George Island around 10 a.m. The drive down was pretty uneventful but once we crossed the bridge from Eastpoint to the island, winds picked up and so did the rain. There was a bit of a lull in the rain this afternoon but things started to get active again around an hour ago.
The surf is beginning to kick up. Earlier today the waves were a bit smaller. The beach has stayed fairly quiet. There have been a few people walking out to check out the storm. We even saw a few brave people with their surf boards.
Some of the businesses here on the island are open. The gas station and convenience store as well as a restaurant.
WCTV will be out at St. George throughout the evening. We will continue to keep you updated on the conditions.


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NC election official predicts 69 percent turnout
Published: Monday, November 5, 2012 at 1:49 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 5, 2012 at 1:49 p.m.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's chief elections official predicts overall voter turnout for Tuesday's election will fall a tad short of the percentage recorded in 2008.
State Board of Elections Executive Director Gary Bartlett said Monday he expected about 69 percent of the more than 6.6 million registered voters would cast ballots in the election cycle that ends Tuesday.
Four years ago, 69.53 percent — rounded up to 70 percent— of those registered cast ballots during early voting, by traditionally absentee ballots or on Election Day. That was a record for recent North Carolina electoral history.
More than 2.55 million people voted in person during the 2½-week early voting period that ended Saturday. So far, about 41 percent of the state's registered voters have cast votes, short of the 42 percent in 2008.
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Hello! I am trying to locate the burial place of John H. McGahey (McGaha, McGahee) and Rebeca McGahey. His possible date of death is around 1890. I believe he was a Civil War veteran. Also, possibly buried near would be Samuel McGahey and wife Martha "Mattie" Flowers McGahey. I have lead that they could possibly be in Quitman cemetery.
If you have any knowledge of these folks I would be very grateful for any help.
thank you–Melinda Dennis (firstname.lastname@example.com)
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Napa on the Block: Behind the scenes at Premiere Napa Valley
Post by Chuck Hayward | March 1st, 2012
This past weekend saw the wineries of the Napa Valley host their annual Premiere Auction Weekend. This was the 16th edition of the Napa Valley Vintners Association's second most important event. The Napa Valley Wine Auction held each summer in support of local charities is more well known and geared toward raising funds from consumers. For the wine trade, Premiere Napa Valley is where it's at. Here, auctions of unfinished wines are directed to bidders in the retail and restaurant industry, with proceeds destined for the region's marketing and education efforts. Consumers cannot bid on these lots.
The auction represents the culmination of a week-long series of events in the valley, including a wine writers' symposium, educational tastings, as well as the traditional parties which form the foundation of any gathering of the wine industry. It brings to mind en primeur week in Bordeaux with familiar crowds of journalists and buyers from across the globe traipsing from winery to winery attending tastings and parties.


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Listen to Islanders Director of Tennis Steve Moore talk about his experience at the recently completed NCAA Tennis Championships.
In addition to watching defending-champion Southern California repeat as national champions, Moore also carried out duties as the chair of the Texas Region for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) while on the campus of Stanford University.
Moore attended the ITA Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet after the conclusion of the national tournament where he saw his mentor, Tim Cass, inducted into the Hall of Fame as a coach.


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Commenter Blessrok remembers the good old days of the Sega Channel in today's Speak Up on Kotaku, and wonders how many gamers would flock to a monthly game subscription service on modern day consoles. No, PlayStation Plus doesn't count.
I remember fondly as a kid having the Sega Channel. I thought it was the best thing ever and the first of every month I'd get excited because it meant having another batch of new games at the ready whenever I wanted to play them. I think if it wasn't for the Sega Channel I would never have even played nearly as many Genesis games as I had or even heard of them. I know going to Blockbuster I'd even look at box art and go "nah", but w/the Sega Channel I found out how truly great some of those games were because I was free from the risk of losing my allowance to a crap game.
I wonder if subscription based gaming could be popular these days. If you could subscribe to something like the Sega Channel for modern consoles, would you?


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- Dec 24:
- Purdy: 49ers give Candlestick a dandy farewell
- 30 arrested at 49ers' last Candlestick game; some seats stolen
- Dec 23:
- NaVorro Bowman picks his spot in 49ers' Candlestick Park lore
- Kawakami: NaVorro Bowman provides another memorable moment for Candlestick
- Thompson: NaVorro Bowman's interception return for touchdown adds to 49ers' Candlestick lore
- Former 49ers and fans relive the memories in Candlestick finale
- 49ers close out Candlestick with victory
- 49ers' Brock does more than 'make a play'
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- 49ers hoping to leave Candlestick Park on a winning note against Falcons
SAN FRANCISCO -- Here is how the 49ers (11-4) graded in Monday night's 34-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons (4-11) at Candlestick Park's final regular-season game.
Pass offense: Michael Crabtree passed the 100-yard mark (five catches, 102 yards) for the first time in four games, and Anquan Boldin (six catches, 72 yards, one touchdown) came alive to start the second half right. Colin Kaepernick (13-of-21, 197 yards) has 19 touchdown passes against eight interceptions all season. The last game a 49ers tight end didn't catch a pass: Nov. 30, 2008 at Buffalo. Vernon Davis was slowed by an eye injury, and Vance McDonald couldn't grab two passes his way.
Grade: B-
Run offense: Frank Gore accounted for 97 of the team's 199 rushing yards, including his 1-yard touchdown run that he ordered Kaepernick to call. Kaepernick powered his way to a touchdown and showed great speed on a 22-yard scramble. His 500 rushing yards this season are third-most by a 49ers quarterback behind Steve Young (537 yards, 1992) and Billy Kilmer (509, 1961). Kendall Hunter's season-long 45-yard run set up that Gore touchdown. Will Tukuafu got the first action at fullback in place of Bruce Miller, and Anthony Dixon's lead block helped open Hunter's big run.
Grade: A
Pass defense: NaVorro Bowman rescued the defense from embarrassment with "The Return," and 89-yard sprint to the end zone after picking off a ball Tramaine Brock deflected. Brock had another strong game, overall. The pass rush could have been better considering Matt Ryan got sacked once (by Justin Smith) and passed for 348 yards (most by an opposing quarterback this season).
Grade: B
Run defense: Patrick Willis had 18 tackles and Bowman 11 — and that's before coaches review film that may bump those totals even higher. The Falcons had 61 yards and averaged just 3.1 yards per carry, the second-lowest mark against the 49ers this season.
Grade: A
Special teams: Yeah, they probably should take Bowman off the onside-kick hands team despite his interception. Phil Dawson makes his two field-goal attempts and extends his franchise-record streak to 26 in a row, still far from Mike Vanderjagt's league-record mark of 42 consecutive field goals made. LaMichael James made a miraculous fair catch of a punt despite getting hit by teammate Darryl Morris. Grade: B
Coaching: Jim Harbaugh celebrated his 50th birthday thanks to a season-high 31 points after halftime. Harbaugh became the first coach in 49ers history to reach the playoffs in each of his first three seasons. As he walked into the locker room after his press conference, Harbaugh got two congratulatory pats on the back by general manager Trent Baalke.
Grade: A-


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Lady Eagles defeat Myrtle
West Union wanted to start off on the right foot in division play, and did so, picking up a 40-30 win over Myrtle on Tuesday.
Having already secured the top seed for next week's Union County Tournament, the Lady Eagles improved to 13-4 on the year, led by a 17-point performance by Julianna Garner. Meshay Cox gave the Lady Hawks a brief lead in the first quarter, but after a three-pointer by Gracen Conlee, the Lady Eagles controlled the game, leading to the win.
"It was an important game for us tonight," West Union coach Kelly Robbins said. "Myrtle is not a bad team, and I knew it would be a challenge. I'm very proud of the girls for how they stepped up and prepared for this game, and for the most part, I think we did a pretty good job."
After the Lady Eagles used a 15-0 run to take a 20-7 lead after the first, Myrtle cut the deficit to single digits on a basket by Geneshia Montgomery. Garner had 12 points at the break, where West Union led, 28-19.
Neither team did much offensively in the second half, with the Lady Eagles outscoring Myrtle, 12-11. Conlee finished with 11 points for West Union, and Cox led Myrtle with 14 points, followed by 13 points from Montgomery.
The Lady Eagles have now on four straight since losing to Ingomar on Dec. 14. Robbins likes where her team is heading, and they will have a rematch with the Lady Falcons next Tuesday.
"We are really striving to get better each and every game," she said. "Even with the competition we're playing, we're finding ways to be successful in each game. It's an added bonus to be successful in winning, but also to see how we're improving throughout the season."
Myrtle 60 West Union 38 (boys)
The Hawks picked up its first division win, led by a 26-point performance by Robert Montgomery.
The two teams were tied at four early on, preceding a 12-2 run that put the Hawks ahead by 10, 16-6.
Keon Hampton had 14 points for Myrtle (11-6, 1-0). Chase Taylor led West Union (7-10, 0-1) with 11 points.
Myrtle will host Ingomar on Friday, while West Union will travel to Mantachie.
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Published: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.
The decision by the state Supreme Court on public-pension funding is disheartening, and comments by members of the Republican Legislature were disingenuous. The statements by state Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville ("Florida taxpayers can no longer bear the full cost of this benefit."), House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel ("a victory for taxpayers") and State Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice ("They should be glad they even have a pension plan they can contribute to") are incredulous.
Are they insinuating that public employees aren't taxpayers and contribute nothing to our pension? Ridiculous. I challenge these three to mail me an itemized list of what my sales and homeowners' taxes are spent on. The real rub here is that the Legislature is exempt from this 3 percent pay cut and that the money collected is not going to our pension fund but the general fund.
These same legislators were very vocal in opposition to raising taxes on the top 2 percent but have no qualms in taking 3 percent from employees who make less than $25,000. This 3 percent pay cut will decrease economic stimulus in Polk by $15 million and $1 billion in the state yearly.
This Republican governing body wouldn't do away with any of the 247 sales tax exemptions and are trying to balance the budget on the backs of the 1 million hard-working public employees.
So, when Gov. Rick Scott says that the opinion of the court "supports our efforts to lower the cost of living for Florida families," he must mean the top 2 percent he is a part of.
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Open a web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox. Enter the internal IP address of your router in the address bar of your browser.
In the picture above the address bar has http://www.google.com in it. Just replace all of that with the internal IP address of your ZTE ZHXN-H108NS router. By default the IP address should be set to 192.168.1.1.
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If you are having trouble with this guide, then perhaps PFConfig may be your solution. PFConfig is a software tool that will automatically forward ports for your router to save you time and hassle.
BitComet chooses a random port to listen on when you install it. Before we can forward ports for BitComet, we need to find out what port BitComet is using. Go ahead and open BitComet.
In the menu at the top of your screen, click Options. Clicking Options will cause a menu to drop down. In this new menu click Preferences.
In the menu on the left the top option Connection should be selected. On the right hand side of this window you should see a Listen Port option. That is the port that you need to forward. You can change it if you like. Please enter the listen port below.
There is one more thing we need to do. We need to shut off the UPNP of BitComet.
In the menu on the left hand side under Advanced, click Connection. There should be an Enable UPnP Port Mapping(XP only) checkbox on the right hand side. Make sure it is unchecked.
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Click the Advanced Setup link near the top of the page.
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We will list a series of lines here that will show you exactly how to forward the ports you need to forward. BitComet requires you to forward the ports you entered above. Go ahead and enter the settings shown above into the Virtual Server menu and then click Apply.
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After watching Super Size Me I decided to go to Burger King instead.
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Man: After watching Supersize Me, I think I'm going to stop eating all that McDonalds.
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Morgan Spurlock's excuse to prance about in a patriotically-themed banana hammock.
Actually, Supersize Me was a pretty damn good documentary too.
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An excellent documentary/one and three quarter hour long McDonalds commercial.
After watching Super size me, shane and myself had to get some big macs.....i think we missed the message
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One of the most pointless and idealistic doccumentaries of our time. Entrails some "Genius" by the name Morgan Spurlock eating 3 square meals of Mc Donalds for one month and suprise suprise he gets fat. Wow! We never could have figured that one out on our own, hey numb nuts?!
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Definition of aboral in English:
1Relating to or denoting the side or end that is furthest from the mouth, especially in animals that lack clear upper and lower sides such as echinoderms: the aboral surface
More example sentences
- The mouth leads to the intestine and anus, which is located in the center of the aboral surface in regular echinoids.
- It is composed of only four plate circlets (three infrabasals, five basals, five radiais, and five orals), it lacks anal plates, it has radials without radial facets or arms, and the anus is along the side of the aboral cup.
- The interambulacrum of Meekechinus contains only three columns of plates, which is more similar than the aboral side of Pronechinus to the interpretation of the interambulacrum of the Brownwood echinocystitid.
1.1Moving or leading away from the mouth.
Example sentences
- Fraction A contained the mesocolic or perirectal tissues around the tumor and 1 cm away in both oral and aboral directions.
- It is equally clear that the region aboral to the marginal frame is a part of the perforate extraxial body wall (with the possible exception of the centrodorsal, which is likely imperforate extraxial).
- Members of the phylum Ctenophora bear some general similarities to cnidarian medusae including a gelatinous mesenchymal layer and a symmetrical organization around an aboral / oral axis.
aborally adverb
- Example sentences
- Alignment of individual elements shows that plates proximal to the stem attachment have c axes inclined aborally, but more distal plates have more adorai inclinations.
- In contrast, the 'primary circlet' of centrodorsal and primary interradials form more aborally, close to, or embedded in the non-rudiment part of the body wall.
- Plates in equatorial positions on the theca are perpendicular to plate surfaces whereas plates near the stem attachment are inclined aborally and plates near the oral surface are inclined adorally.
Words that rhyme with aboralaural, choral, floral, goral, oral
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Ever try to explain to someone over the phone how to do something online? Or try to walk someone through a Web-based process without being able to really show them what you're talking about? I've used products like Adobe Captivate before to record screen activity, but it's expensive and a bit cumbersome for simple screencasts.
Screenr, which launched last week, is a free, Web-based screen recording tool that's fully integrated with Twitter. But this post isn't another Screenr review (you can get those from Mashable and a host of other places).
I contacted Gabe Anderson, director of customer advocacy for Articulate, the software company that created Screenr, and I asked him a few questions to understand how the company used social media channels to launch this new product.
Here's what he had to say:
The launch of Screenr was completely organic; we did not hire an outside PR firm. Prior to the Screenr launch, a number of us at Articulate were already active on Twitter, so promoting a product tightly integrated with Twitter was pretty natural; the buzz on Twitter immediately spread like wildfire and hasn't slowed down.
For this launch, we did not use any traditional channels like a press release. Along with promoting Screenr via Twitter, I also posted this blog entry, and my colleague Dave Mozealous posted this one, followed by a series of tips. My other colleague, Dave Moxon, also posted this blog entry with Screenr tips the day after the launch.
I asked Gabe how Articulate defined its target audience for the launch and how it approached them:
Our target audience is really wide: Pretty much anyone who uses a computer and has something to share visually with others, which is why Twitter users were a perfect target for Screenr. Key to the launch was the first review by the hugely popular ReadWriteWeb blog, which posted its review in conjunction with our official launch. We also had an existing relationship with @copyblogger (Brian Clark), who tweeted the launch news to his 31,000+ followers. And from there, we watched the tweets fly out nonstop.
Later that day, CNET picked up on the buzz and contacted our CEO, Adam Schwartz, via Twitter for the review and interview that was posted later on the day of our launch.
The next day, The New York Times online had syndicated the ReadWriteWeb review. Getting coverage in the NYT is pretty sweet. Not that I doubted it before, but once I saw that, I knew Screenr was going to be a really big deal.
I also had Gabe tell me about how Articulate is using Twitter to follow-up and respond to new Screenr users after the launch and how they plan to keep the buzz once the initial "launch glow" wears off:
A number of Articulate staff, including our CEO, our QA Manager, and I, actively monitor Twitter for all the Screenr chatter, engaging in dialogue directly with users who run into issues. We're also using GetSatisfaction to collect feature requests and answer technical questions.
[Gabe created a screencast to explain to users how to do this:]
Screenr promotes itself: The more people use it to create screencasts, the more links we receive back to Screenr, and the more new users will continue to create screencasts. Additionally, we've already begun to heavily integrate Screenr with our daily interactions with the Articulate community: To answer customer questions via support cases, in our Community Forums, and in our Knowledge Base.
So with essentially no external agency support, the team at Articulate used internal and employee blogs and Twitter accounts to launch a product and within days received coverage from major industry blogs and mainstream outlets like The New York Times.
Not only did the team at Articulate generate some good press and general awareness about their new product, but they're also continuing to use Twitter to monitor what users think of the service, help those who have issues, and gather feedback to incorporate into future editions. And you can bet that those users who get hooked on the Screenr interface and accompanying customer service may be inclined to try out some of Articulate's other (revenue-generating) products, as well.
While the Articulate team definitely deserves kudos for a great launch, what does this mean for PR and marketing firms who are/were heavily involved in traditional product launches? Will more and more companies move to this model of an organic, in-house launch strategy? I think Articulate's culture and tech/social media savvy employees certainly helped here, and many organizations wouldn't have been able to pull it off as smoothly as the Screenr team did. But it does reinforce that not every organization needs scores of people or big budgets to successfully create buzz about a product.
Thanks to Gabe and Articulate for sharing the Screenr launch story!


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U.K. Government Clears iPhones for Sensitive Data
U.K. civil servants can dump their BlackBerries and embrace the iPhone now that the smartphone has been cleared to send and receive sensitive e-mails.
The U.K. government's Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG) has updated its guidance to say that devices running iOS 6 can be used for sensitive e-mails up to "Impact Level 3". Grades run from 0 to the most severe, 6 reports The Register.
Until now, BlackBerry mobile devices had been the only ones accredited for use with restricted data. Android and Windows handsets have yet to be considered for clearance.
CESG recommends iPhones and iPads running the latest system of iOS are fortified with additional defences: network monitoring and protections need to be extended, and users should switch on security features bundled in iOS 6.
UK government departments use as many as 20,000 BlackBerry devices which are still considered secure—but the gap between RIM's and Apple's software is narrowing. iOS6 on its most restricted settings, perhaps enforced by third-party tools, is now considered a viable option for sensitive emails, at least.
Full device encryption; remote-wiping capabilities so data can be purged from lost or stolen devices; rock-solid separation of software into sandboxes; an operating system free of security holes; and locking down apps to prevent users from installing leaky apps are key features in any mobile OS to make it suitable for use in either government or large enterprises.
The Register: iPhones now 'safe' for Restricted UK.gov info, but not Secret


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