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One of the reasons why I wanted a Blackberry or some other portable device was to make better use of those interstitial moments walking from Graduate House to the subway station or taking the train. I had thought of using the time to practice connecting with people, but it's hard to do that when people don't smile or make eye contact. I've also tried reading. I snag a newspaper on my way out and keep a folder of executive summaries from Books24x7 in my backpack. Listening to music? Sure, although I usually find myself looping over one song or album.
After hearing Dan Zen describe his experience with recording a video blog while driving his car (kids, don't try that at home!), I thought: hey, why not record on the go? The quality's going to be terrible - lots of ums and ahs and random traffic noises - but just as blogging helps me refine my thoughts, talking about things will help me refine my stories.
It turns out that the digital voice recorder I bought almost a year ago is surprisingly useful. The low sensitivity setting on the microphone works perfectly for noisy settings, and I can pick out my own voice easily. For presentations and the like, I set it on high sensitivity so that I can record the presentation clearly even on the iPod screen.
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Fort Gordon has hosted the Christmas House for 45 years. The tradition started during the Vietnam War in 1966. (WRDW-TV / Nov. 21, 2011)
News 12 at 6 o'clock / Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
FORT GORDON, Ga. -- The Christmas House opened its doors for the first time this holiday season, giving military families the chance to provide Christmas for their children.
It's the 45th anniversary of Fort Gordon's Christmas House. The tradition began during the Vietnam War in 1966 as a program giving out teddy bears to children with parents serving overseas. Now, it's morphed into a chance for parents to do a little Christmas shopping.
Each child will get three shiny new toys and a gift card to the commissary. Dozens of organizations raised the thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase the room full of toys that will go to good little boys and girls come Christmas morning.
"There are families that struggle throughout the year, unable to make ends meet and at the holidays. It just seems to underscore what they don't have, as opposed to what they do have and so our volunteers take great delight in making sure that the children are celebrating the holidays just like their neighbors are next door," explained Lynn Harshman, the Christmas House program manager.
And what's a Christmas House with a visit from Santa? He was on hand to spread some holiday cheer. Military parents who signed up for the program will pick out toys in the coming weeks. The Christmas House is able to help an average of about 300 families and 850 children each year.

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When Zite was acquired by CNN last year, the two goals were to grow Zite as an independent business and to help transform CNN through our technology. On the first goal, we've been very busy: we've tripled the size of the company, moved into our own office, launched on several new platforms, released branded advertising, and launched our publisher program.
Today, Zite is excited to announce CNN Trends, our first major project with our parent company. I thought I'd add a bit more color to the story by giving you some background on how this came about, how Zite is fueling CNN Trends, and what's next in store for Zite.
CNN asked us to take a look at NewsPulse, a section on the CNN site that showed what stories were trending, to see if we could improve the ranking. Zite wanted to do something more than just inject NewsPulse with a new algorithm. We started to brainstorm how we could create a better experience for trending news topics. One of the insights that we came to was that users care about what's trending overall, not just on CNN. And, though CNN covers most every major event, users also want to see perspectives from different sources. Thus, the CNN Trends project was born.
CNN Trends shows you the ten most talked-about subjects for the day, anchored by a high-quality CNN article, but with links to other interesting analyses about the subject, so you can form your own opinion. The entire page is generated algorithmically, that is, without human intervention. How is that possible?
Though Zite is known for our personalization technology, we have a deep technology stack. One of the most important is Zite's ability to understand what topics and articles are interesting. In the Zite app, this is why Zite is able to offer interesting articles across thousands of categories. We applied this technology to CNN Trends to generate a list of talked-about topics and form clusters of interesting stories.
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So what's next for Zite integration on CNN? Over the next year, you'll see our vision unfold. We'll continue to improve CNN Trends based on your feedback. We'll begin to introduce personalization into CNN products. And, most importantly, expect that we'll be constantly innovating and introducing new products that evolve the news industry. In fact, we've currently got 5 open positions in the Zite office, 3 specifically devoted to working on Zite on CNN projects.
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Country music met the fashion runway during the busiest week of the year in Nashville, CMA Music Fest. The second annual Country Weekly Fashion Show presented by Wrangler showcased more than 30 artists wearing over 70 different looks from Wrangler and Nashville's Flavour fashion boutique along with jewelry by Silpada. If you missed the sold out event, check out the exclusive photos here!


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'If you can see along the fence line that's a hotel there and it should be cleaned up anyway.'
Lauderdale County Board of Supervisor President, Joe Norwood, says that's part of what's prompting a major cleanup effort along the 29th Avenue interstate interchange.
Currently, much of the fence that separates Mt. Barton Apartments from a hotel is covered with tall weeds and overgrown grass. However, Supervisor Norwood says the plan is to have all of the tall weeds and grass gone and a much clearer view of the interstate within the next year.
'We're making a great investment in this community and we want it cleaned.'
Part of that investment is in Multi-County Community Service Agency, which serves 9 counties. For the estimated $1.5 million project, Lauderdale County supervisors are providing $600,000; the agency must pay the rest. With much of the dirt work now done, Norwood anticipates that official construction at the site could start within the next sixty days.
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"2014 EE BAFTA Awards" (8 p.m., BBC America): Do boring acceptance speeches sound better in a British accent? The U.K.'s version of the Oscars are handed out tonight; Stephen Fry serves as our host.
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WASHINGTON (January 24, 2013)—Saying that allowing women to serve in combat marks another step toward the country's founding ideals of fairness and equality, President Barack Obama expressed strong support in a written statement Thursday after Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted the ban on women in combat Thursday.
"This milestone reflects the courageous and patriotic service of women through more than two centuries of American history and the indispensable role of women in today's military," the president said.
"Many have made the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 150 women who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan—patriots whose sacrifices show that valor knows no gender," he said.
Mr. Obama said he is confident the decision coupled with the recent repeal of the ban on gays in the military will strengthen the U.S. military.
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MelodyLea- Whoooot!! Way to go lady!! Great time with all those hills. Loved the pics.
OC- you are right about the scenery. Some of this run will be along the Wisconsin River and state wildlife area next to it.
Very, very glad the Honky Tonk marathon is next Sunday and not today. Rain all day yesterday and today. Current forecast for next weekend is cool & dry!
Run strong and safe.
Dan-started running 1/29/2011 at age 57
notable 2012 runs:
Crazylegs Classic-Madison-8K--4/28/2012--00:52:14
Roxbury Rural Run--5K--5/5/2012-- 29:32-PR
Haslanger Classic--10K--8/4/2012--1:06:19 PR
WO-ZHA-WA Run--HM--9/15/2012--2:37:45
Honky Tonk Marathon- Wisconsin Dells- 10/21/2012-5:39:09
2013 runs:
Fleet Feet New Year's Day Dash-8K-1/1/2013--54:23
Door County HM- 5/4/2013
Fox Cities HM- 9/22/2013 (60thBD!)
4 miles 29 min.
Mel is billy goat tough.
Well... it has been a long time since I posted something. Since my last real run (the Frederick 1/2 and 5K race in Maryland), I have started a new job at night, started taking classes full time in addition to family duties. I was scheduled to run a full marathon this past Saturday in Baltimore, MD but realized that was not realistic. Since I already payed for the run... I downgraded to a 1/2 marathon and told my wife to expect me in about 3hrs 15 min (15 min / mile).
With that said, I did everything you are not supposed to do before a race: 1) I did not get any real training in. I do not count 1 run in August and 1 here in September before the run. 2) I had to buy new shoes so the 1 run I got in September was 4 miles in the new shoes and that was it for breaking them in. 3) I did not get to bed at a good time. I had to work the night before and was in bed by 11:45 and up by 4:15 to head down to Baltimore. 4) Fueling/ Water before the race- the night before, again, nothing proper. In the morning it was too early so I had a smoothie and then a bagel before the race started.
I set myself up to fail. So, I told my wife and kids to have fun at the festival... enjoy the sites and I will do the same. I figured I should be able to finish it with a 15min / mile pace and I took a cell phone with me to text her my progress and take pictures along the way. I got 9 photos and sent texts every mile I completed. The problem? I did not follow my running plan. I am competative in nature and pushed myself.
The first mile was finished in 9:10, 2nd mile in 9:30. At 6 miles, I was at 58 min +/- and then at mile 10, I was still ahead of the pace of 10min / mile. The last 2 miles of the race are down hill (I forgot to mention the first 7 or 8 miles were pretty much up hill.) and it actually caused problems. My knee gave me issues about a mile from the finish and I had to walk a couple of times in the past mile due to the knee.
When it was all said and done, I finished in 2:15:10. Considering this was my 3rd 1/2 marathon, I did not get a PR, but came close (PR was in May in Frederick). The race was fun and the crowds were motivating.
Funny/ weird / good and not so good things?:
1) The girl at mile marker 8 with a large sign saying "Free Sex and Beer after the race". She was very attractive and got a lot of comments from the male runners that I heard while passing her.
2) The cones in the middle of the road caused problems. More than 1 person tripped over them not knowing they were there.
3) The bannana at mile 7 was a God Send! The beer around mile 9 was a nice bonus from one of the spectators.
4) The old guy walking down the road while runners tried to hop/ run around him. That was not the funny part - it was the fact he was pushing a lawnmower and trimmer right in the middle of the course.
5) The finish line was awesome and having my girls at the finish line was absolutely wonderful.
My race times (2012)
Race Schedule for the year:
May 6th Frederick Running Festival 1/2 Marathon
May 28th Run through the Park, Ligonier 5k
August Tentative - 5 miler in Chambersburg, PA
October Baltimore Running Festival Marathon (also the 2nd part of the MD Double challenge)
Personal Best :
5K : 28:32 Run through the Park, Ligonier PA
5mile : TBA- Marine Corp 5 Miler in August, Chambersburg PA
10mile : 1:44:52 Cherry Blossum Festival Run, Washington DC
Marathon : 5:01:22 Akron Marathon
ericd: nice job on the HM! Pretty amazing time, especially given the limited training and prep.
nhla: re: "mel is billy goat tough"...takes one to know one! Great weekly mileage, again!
justrundan: Wow, what a year you have been through. And awesome of you to dedicate your race to all of them. I am sure it will be very special for you when you cross that finish line that you have worked so hard for. Best of luck to you, and can't wait to hear your race report.
debm: nice job on the long run...the tough ones are the best for you. You will be ready come race day!
melodylea: what can I say, but WHOOOT! Awesome job on your HM! you really trained hard so no surprise that you exceeded your expectations. And thanks for sharing the pics. Any thoughts yet on the next one?
igotwings: just a casual 20 miler, huh? wow, very impressive!
coyote: hope you are enjoying the taper! nice 13 miler, and great report. The colors are so brilliant here right now. Sorry I won't be able to come to your race as I will be in PA for mine. After all your hard work this year, there is no doubt you will kill it! Any chance you will do the Turkey Trot at Wash Park on T-Day?
putthatasstowork: welcome back to the running world and the group!
jmsab: continued good work on the TM. Did you get yours working or still using the one at work? I have such a hard time running on a TM that if weather isn't good I usually skip.
Any update on Caleb? I think about him all the time.
francessmom: Grats on the HM! Nice time too! How was the course? I am from Philly so am thinking about coming back out there next year for my first FM and heard that it is pretty flat. Good luck with the knee.
nrdgirl and webpro: hope you are enjoying some rest time after Chicago. My neighbor did it also and she is still very sore.
snerb: LOL, re:walking down the steps backwards! Been there, done that! I must not be stretching them correctly because my calves and achilles are always tight too.
houndmom: welcome back to running and to the group. Nice job on the 6.45 miles
mkayc: Can't even bring myself to think about the colossal meltdown by the Reds. So disappointing after such a great year. Funny story about your track work episode. Don't have any idea what you are talking about when you refer to male ego??? LOL.
oshcat: where are you? Hope everything is OK.
Had two more really rewarding runs in last couple of days. 7 miles at medium hard effort on Saturday and 4 miles really easy and slow yesterday. Both times again got completely lost in my thoughts. And enjoyed the natural beauty at this time of year in CO with brilliant colors and snow capped peaks of the Rockies. Finally starting to feel some bounce in my step after the HM...didn't realize how much it took out of me.
This is taper week, so will follow the original taper plan and head to PA for some time with friends and family before race on Sunday. Hopig for good weather. Have decided I am not going with any specific goals in mind, other than running a little easier and enjoying the sights, sounds and race experience.
Have a great running week, all, and be fearless in all that you do.
First off, I wanted to say thank you for all you guys who welcomed me back after my time away. It's nice to be back. Well, I just finished 4.71 miles this morning. No coyotes...yay! It felt ok, but I didn't push it much. I'm having a hard time breaking out of my comfort pace. Still, I'm new getting back out on the road, so I going to chalk it up for a win to for getting up off the couch. I'm going to sign up for my running event in over a year...a HM next month. I'm really doing it just to finish and get motivated to train some more. My goal for this one, is to finish is less time than my last one. I'm really motivated by several of your posting out there. Keep up the good work everyone. Stay safe and strong out there. Happy running!
Disneyland Half Marathon - 9/4/11 - 2:45:28 *first race completed...yay!
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John Bingham
Debm2011 Thanks Deb! 12.11 will work and I agree, those tough runs are the best preparation for the race.
justrundan Thank you! Fingers crossed you get that clear cool sunny day for your marathon.
NHLA "...billy goat tough." <~ That is quite a honor coming from you!!
Ericd3043 What a great race considering you were unprepared.
linuscatch Thanks!! Love all your great support. Re: "Any thoughts yet on the next one?" Yep, the Maine Half in Sept. 2013. I'd register right now, but its not open yet!
HoundMom Good job jumping right back in!
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
Did 30 minutes on the bike last night and my weights/core workout. Tonight was speed workout on TM at work. Two mile warmup (16:17), then 6 x 400 @ 5k pace (200 jogs), then 3 x 800 @ 5k pace (200 jogs), then .5 mile cooldown.
Linus.... Yes, using TM at work. I thought of calling local gyms to see who does service calls for TMs. Maybe I could just get mine fixed for low $$$, instead of junking it and spending a lot. We were out with friends who know Caleb's family the other night. He has been to Boston a couple times for care, besides the local treatments he's gotten here. The cancer is aggressive. The "behind the eye" part is just one area of it. It has spread to other parts of his body, too. He gets tired easily, but he still has a good outlook. That was what they knew for recent updates.
NHLA.... I would have thought you'd pick a tough, 4WD, good mileage, all-terrain vehicle...... like you!
Melody.... SO happy for you!!! Big congrats!!!
JustRunDan.... Sending good vibes your way for your 1/2. Best of luck!!
Coyote.... If you're running 13 miles during a taper week, I think you're READY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good running, people.
6.66 miles 48 min Working up to 80mpw for marathon. Old school.
houndmom you have to come run coon dog day in Saluda NC
MelodyLea: Way to go on your HM. Happy to hear you felt strong at the finish. Loved all the Pics. You certainly don't look your age and the course was beautiful. Glad you had a good time.
Old Coyote: Happy training for your upcoming full this weekend. Finish strong!
NRDgirl: You must be really proud of completing your first Full. That quite and accomplishment. Hopefully I'll know what that feels like someday. Congrats!!
Linuscatch: Nothing better than going for a run and getting lost in though surrounded by God's beautiful handiwork. Love colorful autumn leaves.
Ericd3043: Nice job on finishing the HM with such a great time. Don't forget to enjoy the journey, not just the finish.
NHLA: I had to laugh at your run in with the deer. What type of dog do you have? My dog doesn't bark at the coyotes either. Guess they have some unspoken language that we just don't share. As for Coon Dog Day in Saluda NC...I had no idea. I'd LOVE to go but I'll have to celebrate with my own Walker Coonhound here in CA for the time being. I'll be back in school starting in Jan 2013. Maybe in a couple of years we'll make it back there for the festivities. Sounds fun!
Disneyland Half Marathon - 9/4/11 - 2:45:28 *first race completed...yay!
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John Bingham
I did 5 miles today in 45:20 without my dogs. Weather was perfect, sunny breezy and 56 degrees. I felt great until 4.5 mile when my left knee twanged again. It is a stuffiness on the outside lower aspect of my knee cap. It reminds me of the feeling when you need to crack your knuckles. My dogs guilted me into a 1.5 mile walk afterwards. ?No problem when walking. My biggest issue besides the knee is motivation. If I don't have a race or event to train for I lose my drive. My weekends are booked until after Thanksgiving, so I haven't been able to sign up for anything. What gets you motivated when you don't have an impending race?
Melody and Eric - Awesome stories about your 1/2s. I did the Phila 1/2 because the course was very flat. I am not a fan of hills especially at the end of a race or run. LOved the pictures. I got emotional at the start of my 1/2. Great job!
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8/7/2011 - Danskin Sherox Triathlon Philadelphia - 1:54:16
11/5/2011 - Penn Homecoming 5K - 28:46
11/13/11 - Media Mud Stain 5 mile - 53:39
05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
jmsab23 Nice couple of runs and core work. Thanks, re:my 1st Half.
NHLA What Marathon are you aiming for?
HoundMom Thanks so much! Re: "You certainly don't look your age"
Francessmom Thanks, re: my 1/2! I'm no expert, BUT I just got a handle on some knee pain that was a result of IT Band issues. The pain was right where you describe and I conquered it with a foam roller and frequent stretching. I invented a few stretches but also used several I found on the net. Google IT Band stretches.
I caught a head cold, boo hoo. Better now than a week ago though, so it's all good. Sniff sniff
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1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
7 miles 54 min. Ran to lake oseola to watch a european curved staircase being made. Houses in Hollald are small and tall so the staircase can't take up much room. They curve the stairway so there is no landing. Only takes uo 40".
Mel I'm not sure looking at Savanna & Charlotte.
HoundMom he is a fawn Italian greyhound.
6.66 miles 50 min. Night run.
2 mile warmup, 2 at 8:00 pace, 1.5 cooldown. Pitch black morning, 50 degrees, breezy.
4 days to go.
Melody - Excellent HM. Congratulations, that HAS to feel rewarding.
6.25 yesterday at a 9:15 pace, felt slow and heavy. 57 degrees, cloudy and windy, thought it was going to rain a few times but it held off.
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Look for the Wood County Genealogical Society table at the Autumn Trails Days Business Expo, Saturday, October 3. Our vice-president, Dorothy Harbin, arranged for our presence to publicize the society and offer genealogical information and help to interested expo visitors. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winnsboro City Auditorium at the city park and rodeo grounds off Hwy. 11. Admission to the Expo is free, so come on by and say hello.
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'The Vampire Diaries,' Season 5, Episode 9, 'The Cell': TV Recap
This week's episode of "The Vampire Diaries" begins with a flashback. Damon is in the 1950s right before he's captured and taken to Augustine – remember last week we learned that Dr. Maxfield is a part of this group that researches (okay, tortures) vampires.
Elena, however, is very much so living in the present where she's getting buddy
buddy with Aaron (don't forget Dr. Maxfield is his legal guardian). The two start sharing secrets – Elena confides that she believes her roommate was murdered at the beginning of the year (obviously) and Aaron reveals his last name, Whitmore – aka he's loaded (they go to Whitmore College).
Interrupting their hangout sesh, Dr. Maxfield enters the scene and the next thing we know, he's drugged Elena despite Aaron's confusion. "I study vampires," Maxfield admits. "This work has been going on for generations and your family funded it." Yeah, so that's a lot to take in…poor kid.
In the next scene, we find Damon and Elena reunited. Unfortunately this means they're both in Maxfield's torture chamber. Damon begins to explain to his girl just where they are, but not before admitting he spent 5 years here several years ago – but don't worry, he made a WWII veteran/vampire friend during his last visit.
Elena is shocked and confused– and when she learns her dad was also a part of Augustine, she really doesn't look like she can take much more. "Don't worry," Damon assures her. "I'll get you out of here."
In other news, Stefan and Caroline continue to get closer than ever – until Caroline offers up a bit of practical advice: she's done watching him try and get over his PTSD of his time in the quarry. It's time to do things her way.
And for the first time ever we get a little juice of the new pair's relationship, prompted by Katherine, of course – no, Caroline assures, she and Stefan haven't…well, you know…
Back to Stefan – Caroline's got him in a quarry-like space to try and let him relive (and get over) the terrifying experience. According to her textbook, this is sure to do the trick (yeah, I'm also not convinced).
We keep getting taken back to Damon's former time in Augustine. This time he's bonding with his veteran vampire friend. The subject? Girls. I know, I know you're thinking seriously??
And then their gossip session is rudely interrupted – an Augustine scientist joins the scene and takes veteran guy with him leaving Damon to listen as he cries out pain.
Elena can't take these stories anymore. She has to get out of this place, so she asks, "How did you get out of here before?"
Damon explains that the Augustine group hosted an annual Holiday party where they'd showcase their findings with food and wine – it was at this party that the two prisoners planned their escape, and for some reason Damon doesn't want to give details. I smell something sketchy.
Turns out Damon massacred the entire Holiday party and instead of rescuing his partner in crime for the past five years, he bolts and leaves his "friend" to die. "I turned my emotions off," he confides to Elena.
Back to Aaron and creepy Maxfield – the doc finally admits that his parents were not killed by animals (duh) and it was indeed vampires that took their lives. Aaron, of course, doesn't take this news so lightly – punching Maxfield in the face and knocking him out cold.
And then there was Stefan – who Katherine is now torturing as Caroline forces him to relive his time in the quarry. Katherine is trying to tap into the emotional side of his pain. "You never dealt with Elena leaving you," she toys, and for some reason this actually helps him. Caroline lets him out and he actually looks like the old Stefan might be back.
Now let's get back to Aaron – boy's having a meltdown. He's come to kill Elena now that he knows she's a vampire, the creature that killed his parents. Right before he pulls the trigger, Damon stops him. "It was me," he offers. "I killed your parents. It was the night of the Holiday party."
Damon admits killing Whitmores has become one of his favorite past times. So Aaron asks when was the last time he killed one of his family members – and Damon's answer doesn't disappoint.
"A few months ago in Charleston," Damon scoffs, and with that both Elena and Aaron are disgusted, prompting him to pull the trigger. So it's lights out for Damon, well more like see ya in a few hours, that is.
And then something happens, and honestly I don't know how I feel about it. In a new "moving on from Elena spirit", Stefan hooks up with doppelganger Katherine. What's worse? Caroline overhears. Oh the drama.
And in this week's final scene, Damon reawakes, but unfortunately Elena is no longer with him. She's been taken into the laboratory, but don't worry she's got company – Damon's veteran/vampire friend. Turns out he didn't die way back when.
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A Tallahassee family is picking through the rubble of what was once their home.
An explosion and fire destroyed their property Thursday and critically injured their son. Cathy and Wayne Somerset have lost almost their entire home. Their 26-year-old son, Chris, is in a Tampa hospital's burn unit.
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Neighbors are pitching in, the backyard clothesline now full of clothes that are fine, just smoky. Before the cleanup started, investigators searched for clues. One possible explosion source?
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In this photo provided by Turkish Prime Minister's Press Service, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, greets Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili before a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Yasin Bulbul, Prime Minister's Press Service)
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Decision on exclusion of companies from the Government Pension Fund Global
Norges Bank has decided to exclude the companies Cairn Energy Plc and Kosmos Energy Ltd from the investment universe of the Government Pension Fund Global. The companies are excluded based on an assessment of the risk of particularly serious violations of fundamental ethical norms.
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Norges Bank Real Estate Management has acquired an additional four percent in the Hudson Square joint venture with Trinity Church Wall Street, bringing the total share up to 48 percent. The joint venture has selected real estate firm Hines as operating partner for the portfolio.
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Report from academic workshop and a literature review on financial risks from climate change
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Decision on exclusion of companies from the Government Pension Fund Global
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24 March 2015
High level of transparency about companies and countries
Norwegian business daily Dagens Næringsliv published an article on Tuesday 24 March giving the impression that we have consciously sought to conceal that the fund has investments in companies registered in so-called secrecy jurisdictions. We refute this. We report annually on all our holdings, and this year we have expanded our reporting to include both more detailed and more consistent information than before.
Article printed in Dagens Næringsliv 21 February 2015
The fund's management has resulted in excess return
The management of the fund has resulted in an excess return of more than 0.25 percent since the fund's inception.
25 November 2014
Clarification regarding the fund's investments in coal
In a public hearing in the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs in January, CEO Yngve Slyngstad explained that the fund's exposure to the coal sector was between 2.6 billion kroner and 116 billion kroner at the end of 2013, depending on how the coal sector is defined. The criticism towards the fund that the fund has given inaccurate information in the hearing, is groundless.
PRESS RELEASE 17 September 2014
Fund makes new investments in US
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has entered into an agreement to acquire a 45 percent interest in 601 Lexington Avenue in New York, 100 Federal Street in Boston, and the Atlantic Wharf Office Building in Boston, in a joint venture with Boston Properties.
5 September 2014
Fund makes new investment in San Francisco
Norges Bank Investment Management has acquired a 49.9 percent interest in The Orrick Building, also known as Foundry Square II, a 521,000 square foot (48,402 square meters) office property located at 405 Howard Street in San Francisco, in joint venture with TIAA-CREF.
20 August 2014
Norges Bank Investment Management strengthens its leader group
Norges Bank Investment Management is to double the size of its leader group to 12 members. We are setting up a separate leader group for real estate, reorganising the investment departments in line with the main strategies for the Government Pension Fund Global, and enhancing internal control by creating a new position in the leader group for control and compliance.
14 January 2014
NBIM Discussion Note on Momentum in Futures Market
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) published a Discussion Note today where we survey the academic literature and provide empirical evidence related to time-series momentum strategies which appear robust across different futures markets.
13 January 2014
Fund Makes Two Additional Investments in US Property
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) and MetLife, Inc. announced today two additional investments in Class A office properties in Washington, DC and in San Francisco, both of which closed in early January. The San Francisco property marks NBIM's first U.S. office investment on the West Coast.
Press release 23 December 2013
Fund Enters Agreement to Purchase U.S. Industrial Real Estate Portfolio
Norges Bank Investment Management has entered into a joint venture agreement with Prologis to purchase a 45 percent interest in a 12.8 million square foot (1.2 million square meter) portfolio of industrial and logistics properties in the United States.
Press release 13 December 2013
Fund Enters New Venture and Makes Additional Investments in US Property
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) and MetLife, Inc. have announced a joint venture among their affiliates to invest collectively in Class A office properties in key US markets over an extened period.
22 November 2013
NBIM enters Munich real estate market with SZ Tower acquisition
Norges Bank Investment Management ("NBIM"), manager of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, together with its joint venture partner AXA Real Estate, acting on behalf of AXA France Insurance Companies ("AXA Real Estate") have agreed to acquire the SZ Tower in Munich.
31 October 2013
Managing Water-Related Risks is Important for the Fund's Investments
The CDP's 2013 Global Water Report, published 31 October 2013, emphasises the need for companies and investors to better understand the events and likelihood of future water risks. NBIM is a lead sponsor of CDP's Water Programme and has given an investor perspective on water-related risks in the report.
Press Release 15 October 2013
NBIM Signs Co-Investment Programme
Norges Bank Investment Management has signed a co-investment programme with AXA Real Estate, acting on behalf of various AXA insurance companies, targeting investments in senior secured performing commercial real estate loans in Europe. AXA Real Estate will manage the portfolio on behalf of the parties.
24 May 2013
Complaint regarding investment in the South Korean steel company POSCO
In view of media enquiries in connection with a complaint against POSCO (South Korea), pension fund ABP/APG (Netherlands) and Norges Bank (Norway) filed by Lok Shakti Abhiyan, the South Korean Trans National Corporations Watch, the Fair Green and Global Alliance and the Forum for Environment and Development, the following information is provided as clarification:
6 February 2013
Jessica Irschick Resigns as Chief Treasurer
NBIM Discussion Note 5 December 2012
NBIM Discussion Note on the Value Effect
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has in a discussion note published today reviewed the theory and empirical evidence of the so-called value effect. The value effect is the tendency of value stocks to generate higher returns over time than growth stocks.
22 November 2012
NBIM Discussion Note on the Implied Tail Risk of Foreign-Exchange Positions
From a risk management perspective, tail risks and return distribution asymmetries of investments are important to analyse. Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) in this note describes a modelling approach that addresses some of the weaknesses of standard risk models.
19 November 2012
NBIM Discussion Note on Well-Functioning Markets
As a long-term and global investor, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) seeks to promote well-functioning financial markets. This note looks at the theoretical foundation for well-functioning markets and the reasons why well-functioning markets are important to the long-term management objectives for the Government Pension Fund Global.
19 November 2012
NBIM Discussion Note on Corporate Governance
As a long-term, minority shareholder in more than 7,000 companies worldwide, NBIM seeks to promote equal treatment of shareholders and board accountability. We have outlined our expectations in these areas in two documents published today as part of a broader note on corporate governance.
9 November 2012
NBIM Publishes Discussion Note on Small-Firm Effect
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has published a discussion note on the small-firm effect (SFE), which describes the average long-term excess returns that a portfolio of small-capitalisation stocks have over a portfolio of large-capitalisation stocks.
23 October 2012
Companies Must Increase Transparency on Water-Related Risks
There is a sharp rise in company reports of detrimental impacts from drought and other water-related issues, yet little change in the number of companies with board level oversight of water strategies and no increase in the number of corporations providing transparent water-related risk assessments to investors. These are some of the key findings in the 2012 CDP Water Disclosure report published today.
Press release 10 October 2012
First Property Investment in Germany
The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global and joint venture partner AXA France Insurance Companies have agreed to buy two buildings in Germany for a total of 784 million euros, or approximately 5.8 billion kroner, from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
3 July 2012
NBIM Hosts Seminar on Water-Related Risks at Companies in Asia and Australia
Limited access to fresh water is a growing risk for an increasing number of companies. Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) will on July 4 at the Singapore International Water Week host a seminar on the importance of managing and reporting on water-related risks at companies in Asia and Australia.
17 April 2012
Olsen, Slyngstad Speak at Parliamentary Hearing on Fund
Norges Bank Governor Øystein Olsen and NBIM CEO Yngve Slyngstad today spoke at a parliamentary hearing in Oslo on the management of the Government Pension Fund Global. Olsen and Slyngstad each made an introductory statement at the annual hearing before the Norwegian parliament's Standing Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs.
30 March 2012
Norges Bank Publishes Letters of Advice on Investment Strategy
Norges Bank today published three letters to the Norwegian Ministry of Finance advising on the investment strategy of the Government Pension Fund Global. The letters were sent to the ministry earlier this year and cover rebalancing, the fund's strategic benchmark index for equities and emerging markets in a new strategic benchmark index for bonds. Their release follows the publication today of the ministry's white paper on the management of the Government Pension Fund in 2011. Read the letters and discussion notes.
press release 26 March 2012
Adidas, Nestlé Among Companies With Top Marks for Reporting on Child Labour, Climate or Water Risks
Adidas, Nestlé and Air France-KLM were among 39 companies in a survey of 1,078 companies that received top marks for reporting on social or environmental risks in 2011. More than a third of the companies in the annual evaluation by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), manager of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, scored zero.
Press release 6 December 2011
NBIM Seeks Proxy Access at Six US Companies
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), manager of the $550 billion Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, has filed shareholder proposals for proxy access at six US companies as part of its efforts to strengthen shareholder rights.
16 November 2011
Companies Should Take More Action on Water Risks
Scarce water resources may, like climate change, harm companies' operations and profitability. Yet efforts to manage water-related risks are lagging behind the steps taken to tackle climate change, according to the CDP Water Disclosure global report 2011, published today.
4 November 2011
NFI Starts PhD Scholarship Programme
The Norwegian Finance Initiative (NFI) today introduced a doctorate scholarship programme as part of its efforts to promote financial economic research and education in areas relevant to the long-term management of the Government Pension Fund Global.
Press release 24 August 2011
Scarce Water Resources of Increasing Concern to NBIM
Limited access to clean water is a growing risk for an increasing number of the companies the Government Pension Fund Global invests in. The United Nations forecasts that almost half the world's population will live in areas facing water stress or water scarcity by 2030. Global demand for water is expected to outstrip supply by 40 percent within the same time, according to McKinsey.
Press Release 10 June 2011
Walt Disney, Ericsson Among Companies With Top Marks for Child Labour Risk Disclosure
Walt Disney, Ericsson and Hennes & Mauritz were among 9 out of 527 companies to get top marks for managing and reporting on the risks of child labour use and children's rights violations in their operations and supply chains. Nearly half of the companies in the annual evaluation by NBIM, manager of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, scored zero.
23 May 2011
Norwegian Crown Prince Visits NBIM
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon Magnus visited NBIM's Oslo office Monday. He was given an introduction to the investment activities and ownership work of the Government Pension Fund Global. The visit was the first to NBIM by a member of the Norwegian royal family.
20 May 2011
Olsen, Slyngstad Speak at Parliamentary Hearing on Fund
Norges Bank Governor Øystein Olsen and NBIM CEO Yngve Slyngstad today spoke at a parliamentary hearing in Oslo on the management of the Government Pension Fund Global. Olsen and Slyngstad each made an introductory statement at the annual hearing before the Norwegian parliament's Standing Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs.
12 April 2011
NBIM Publishes Three Sector Compliance Reports
3 February 2011
NBIM Names Trond Grande as Deputy CEO
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, has named Trond Grande as its new deputy chief executive officer after Stephen Hirsch stepped down from the position in October last year. Grande has served as NBIM's Chief Risk Officer since October 2009. He will assume the new position today.
press release 13 January 2011
Fund Signs Regent Street Agreement
Norges Bank, which manages the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, today signed an agreement for the fund's first real estate investment, the purchase of a 150-year lease on a 25 percent stake in The Crown Estate's Regent Street properties in London.
15 October 2010
Fund tops ranking of sovereign wealth funds
Norway's Government Pension Fund Global tops a ranking of 53 sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in 37 countries by researcher Edwin M. Truman. The ranking evaluates the management and governance of funds including California's CalPERS and Dutch ABP, which often are not classified as SWFs. This is the third year in a row that Truman ranks different sovereign wealth funds.
30 June 2010
NBIM opens new office in Singapore
Norwegian finance minister Sigbjørn Johnsen and Norges Bank's governor Svein Gjedrem were in attendance on Wednesday when Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), manager of the Government Pension Fund Global, opened a new office in Singapore. The office will help NBIM's existing office in Shanghai to cover the increasingly important Asia region.
4 June 2010
Stephen Hirsch resigns as deputy CEO
31 May 2010
Updated GIPS report with disclosure on leverage and derivatives
NBIM has updated the GIPS report released in March 2010 with a missing disclosure. The missing disclosure relates to the presence, use, and extent of leverage and derivatives, including a sufficient description of the use, frequency, and characteristics of the instruments to identify risks.
31 May 2010
Pension funds urge chocolate industry to end child labour
The recent cocoa industry meeting in Utrecht showed companies are still far from fulfilling their 2001 pledge to eliminate child labour in the sector. Industry leaders must take concrete action to remedy this, say pension fund managers Norges Bank Investment Management and APG Asset Management.
Introductory statements at an open hearing 18 May 2010
Hearing on NBIM's fund management
Norges Bank Governor Svein Gjedrem and NBIM CEO Yngve Slyngstad on 18 May spoke at an open hearing before the Norwegian parliament's Standing Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs. The annual hearing was about management of the Government Pension Fund Global.
press release 7 May 2010
NBIM to open office in Singapore
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) will open an office in Singapore to expand its operations in Asia's fast-growing markets. NBIM manages the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global and is already located in Oslo, London, New York and Shanghai.
Press release 7 May 2010
A good first quarter for the fund
The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global returned 3.9 percent (103 billion kroner) in the first quarter of 2010, helped by gains in global equity and fixed-income markets. The result was 0.4 percentage point higher than the return on the fund's benchmark portfolio.
Press release 5 March 2010
The best year in the fund's history
Gains in international equity and fixed income markets led to a record annual return for the Government Pension Fund Global in 2009. The fund returned 25.6 percent, equivalent to 613 billion kroner. This was 4.1 percentage points higher than the return on the benchmark portfolio.
23 December 2009
Active management of the Government Pension Fund Global
Press release 19 November 2009
CDP launches a global water disclosure project
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) today announced the launch of CDP Water Disclosure, a new programme that will help institutional investors better understand the business risks and opportunities associated with water scarcity and other water-related
11 November 2009
Misleading news report on the Government Pension Fund – Global
Press release 10 November 2009
Record-high return in third quarter
The return on the Government Pension Fund – Global was 13.5 percent (NOK 325 billion) in the third quarter. The record-high quarterly return can be attributed to a sharp rise in international equity markets and a normalisation of fixed income markets.
22 October 2009
Norges Bank's response to changes in guidelines
13 October 2009
NBIM Investment Talent Programme
The new NBIM Investment Talent Programme (ITP) seeks to attract highly educated and skilled candidates directly from university. "Just as we have a long-term perspective on our investments, we also invest long term in our employees," says Yngve Slyngst
2 October 2009
NBIM submits shareholder resolutions to four US companies
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has submitted shareholder proposals at four US companies; Harris Corporation, Clorox Company, Cardinal Health Inc. and Parker Hannifin Corporation, requiring that the companies have an independent chairman.
press release 28 August 2009
New organisational structure at NBIM
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has formed a new executive team with broad international competence. This completes the final phase of an extensive reorganisation at NBIM that started with the appointment of Yngve Slyngstad as CEO in January 2
Press release 14 August 2009
Record-high return in the second quarter
International equity and fixed income markets showed a marked improvement in the second quarter. The return on the Government Pension Fund – Global was 12.7 per cent (NOK 270 billion) and the excess return 2.1 percentage points, the best quarterly result ever. In the second quarter, the fund reached the targeted equities allocation of 60 per cent, after a two year transition period.
Press release 14 August 2009
NBIM investor expectations: Climate change management
Norges Bank Investment Management presents today "NBIM investor expectations: Climate change management". The document sets out NBIM's expectations as a long-term investor in relation to portfolio companies' performance in the management of environmental and climate change issues.
30 June 2009
NBIM Open Dialogue: Opportunity to comment on forthcoming Investor Expectations for Climate Change
In an effort to increase NBIM's focus on active ownership in general and climate change management specifically; NBIM is in the process of preparing an expectations document regarding Climate Change Management.
Press release 12 June 2009
Breakthrough for Corporate Governance:
12 June – World Day Against Child Labour – several leading global players within the plant science industry announced today that they have joined forces to combat child labour within seed production. This joint effort was initiated by Norges Bank as pa
Press release 20 May 2009
Continued volatility, but positive excess return from equity
The first quarter of 2009 featured low inflows into the Government Pension Fund – Global and continued volatility in global markets. There was a negative return on the fund of 4.8 per cent and a negative excess return relative to the benchmark portfoli
23 March 2009
Compliance Report: NBIM Investor Expectations
The present report shows the level of compliance with the NBIM Investor Expectations in 430 companies in which NBIM is invested. These are companies in sectors with high exposure to the risk of child labour. The report shows that performance reporting.
Press release 11 March 2009
Poor results – changes in investment strategy implementation
The global financial crisis in 2008 presented major challenges to all parts of the portfolio of the Government Pension Fund – Global. The results for the year were the weakest in the fund's history and have led to a number of changes in the implementation
17 December 2008
NBIM seeks court decision to delay Constellation shareholder vote on acquisition by MidAmerican
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has filed a law suit in Maryland, USA, seeking to prevent Constellation Energy Group from convening a special shareholder meeting on December 23 to vote on a takeover by MidAmerican Energy Company, a unit of Ber
Press release 25 November 2008
Substantial market fluctuations and considerable uncertainty
"The third quarter of 2008 was an unusually demanding quarter for the management of the Government Pension Fund – Global. Uncertainty in financial markets increased dramatically, and this affected the return on the fund," says Yngve Slyngstad, CEO of N
press release 26 August 2008
Troubled waters for international investors
"The second quarter featured considerable volatility in both equity markets and parts of fixed income markets," says Yngve Slyngstad, Executive Director of Norges Bank Investment Management, NBIM. "The crisis in the financial system continued, with int
26 August 2008
The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav is bestowed upon Knut N. Kjær
His Majesty King Harald of Norway has designated Knut Norheim Kjær as Knight Class 1 of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav for his contribution to Norwegian investment management. Knut. N. Kjær was the Executive Director of Norges Bank's Investment
Press release 23 May 2008
Global financial turmoil and weak equity market
The first quarter of 2008 was dominated by the financial turmoil that began with problems in the US mortgage market in early 2007 and subsequently developed into a wider crisis in parts of the financial system. Equity markets fell sharply during the qu
Press release 4 March 2008
Positive return in a turbulent year
There was a positive return in 2007 on all of the portfolios managed by Norges Bank. The turmoil in credit markets triggered by the downturn in the US housing market impacted on results in 2007, especially in the second half of the year.
Press release 20 November 2007
Positive return in third quarter despite turmoil in financial markets
There was a positive overall return on the Government Pension Fund – Global of 1.15 per cent in the third quarter. There was turmoil in financial markets in July and August. Equity prices fell, but this was more than offset by rising bond prices.
Press release 26 September 2007
New head of Corporate Governance in Norges Bank
Anne Kvam has been appointed new head of Corporate Governance at Norges Bank Investment Management, NBIM. Kvam is 40 and will join the Bank from her current post as legal director at Norske Skog. She will succeed Henrik Syse who has headed Corporate Go
Press release 21 August 2007
Solid return in second quarter of 2007
The return on the Government Pension Fund – Global was 2.2 per cent in the second quarter. The advance in international equity markets contributed to the return, particularly in Europe, the US and emerging markets. The return on the international equit
Press release 22 May 2007
Equities continue to advance and NBIM outperforms the benchmark
The return on the Government Pension Fund – Global was 1.5 per cent in the first quarter. The rise in international equity markets made the largest contribution to the return. Norges Bank achieved an excess return of 0.09 percentage point compared with
Press release 2 February 2007
Espen Klitzing strengthens Norges Bank Investment Management
Espen Klitzing (43) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM). He will serve as deputy for Chief Executive Officer Knut N. Kjær and will be responsible for the central management and analysis functions
21 November 2006
Largest ever quarterly increase for Government Pension Fund - Global
The value of the Government Pension Fund - Global increased by NOK 207 billion in the third quarter, to NOK 1 712 billion. The Fund is now the largest pension fund in Europe. The increase in value in the third quarter is the largest quarterly increase in the Fund's history. The increase was due to the transfer of new capital (NOK 79 billion), the positive return on investments and the weaker krone, which increased the market value by NOK 61 billion and NOK 66 billion respectively. The change in the krone exchange rate has no effect on the Fund's international purchasing power, however.
22 August 2006
Norges Bank Investment Management: Both equity and fixed income markets generated negative returns
International equity markets declined in the second quarter, particularly in Japan and emerging markets. The return on the international equity portfolios managed by Norges Bank was negative 3.3 per cent. Higher international interest rates resulted in a decline in bond prices.
23 May 2006
Funds under management by NBIM increased to USD 260 billion
Total assets under management by NBIM, the investment management arm of the Norwegian central bank, rose to NOK 1715 billon (USD 260 billion) at the end of first quarter 2006. The largest fund under management, The Government Pension Fund - Global, increased by NOK 85 billion during the quarter to NOK 1484 billion.
27 April 2006
Norges Bank contributes to UN principles on investments
The document "Principles for Responsible Investment" was published today. The principles were developed by an international group of major institutional investors, on the basis of an initiative by the UN. Norges Bank has participated in this work at the invitation of the United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan
8 March 2005
11.1 per cent return on the Government Pension Fund - Global in 2005
In 2005, the return on the Government Pension Fund - Global was 11.1 per cent measured in international currency and 14.3 per cent measured in NOK. The return on the equity portfolio was 22.5 per cent, whereas the return on the fixed income portfolio was 3.8 per cent. During the last three years, the total return on the Fund has been 32.6 per cent, equivalent to approximately NOK 300 billion. The high return is mainly attributable to a sharp rise in equity prices.


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A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter dropped feed to thousands of farm animals stranded in huge snow drifts in Northern Ireland on Wednesday (March 27) as an agriculture crisis triggered by blizzards deepened.
Thousands of animals are feared dead, but the extent of the losses is still unclear as most of the missing livestock are buried below the thick blankets of snow that have enveloped parts of counties Antrim and Down, in Northern Ireland.
UK Department of Agriculture advisors have identified the areas where the animals are most at risk and have drafted resources to aid in the rescue - including the helicopter and softrack vehicles.
James McHenry is one farmer who has been affected, and said he had been contacted by the Department of Agriculture on Tuesday (March 26) night.
"The Department phoned me last night about nine o'clock and the guy in a helicopter said he'd seen approximately about a hundred sheep, but there's 300 plus in that particular area, so that means there's 200 possibly dead, buried or whatever," he said.
The heavy snow damaged farm buildings as well as making the task of rescuing his stranded sheep hazardous.
"It will be quite difficult and it will take some type of overland vehicle," McHenry said.
Elaine McGarel, another local farmer, said that she had feed for her animals but that access to the stock had proven to be difficult.
She said it had been a huge relief to get help from the softrack vehicle.
"It's like manna from heaven. That's the best way to describe it, and I'm sure them sheep feel the exact same," she said.
The timing of the snowfall will be damaging for sheep farmers, coming at the height of the lambing season. The Ulster Farmer's Union predicts the monetary loss could rise to £3 million (4.5 million US dollars approx).
British Broadcaster the BBC reported that there was no end in sight to the wintery conditions in the Glens of Antrim area.


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Steven Mark Anderson, better known by his family and friends as "Rocker," was born in Abilene, Texas, on June 18, 1963. Steven was tragically killed on December 24, 2012, when he was caught in an avalanche while snowboarding at Donner Ski Ranch, Truckee, California.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother Nan Louise (Claunch) Anderson and his sister Kimberly Marie Anderson. He is survived by his father F. Rod Anderson and step-mother Leilani Anderson; brother Chris Anderson and fiance Hope McIntosh; step-brother Jeff Ostermann and wife Suk Ostermann; step-brother Chris Ostermann and wife Monique Ostermann; step-sister Sue Supple and husband Dr. Robert Supple; Uncle Roger Anderson and wife Sherry Anderson; and many nephew, nieces and cousins.
Steve attended Sandia High School in Albuquerque, NM before enlisting in the U.S Air Force in 1981 and was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1992. While in the USAF, Steve was deployed to bases worldwide and served in the Gulf war for nine months. After retiring from the service and being stationed at McClellan AFB in Sacramento, he moved to Truckee, where he ran his own welding shop in the summer, taught snowboarding in the winter, and was very active in World Cup Sk8boarding and X-Games for ESPN, building and judging events all over the world.
Steve moved back to Albuquerque four years ago to be close to his family and to work as a welder and artist. But in June 2012, California beckoned, so he returned to Truckee and the mountains he so loved
Steve is to be inducted into the snowboarding Hall of Fame on April 16, 2013. An avid surfer who went to Ixtapa, Mexico, every year, Steve was also an accomplished guitarist, singer and metal sculptor artist. A man with a heart of gold, he always put his family first. We will dearly miss him.
There will be a memorial service at the Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd N.E., Albuquerque, NM on Saturday. January 12, 2013 at 10:30. There will also be a memorial service in Truckee, California, on February 2, 2013 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Truckee-Donner Reception Hall to celebrate his life.


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I am training for my first marathon in November and I am having terrible knee pains - like my knees are going to explode. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, I can hardly walk the next couple days. I HAVE to do this marathon! Help!
Is the pain on the inside of leg/knee or the outside? Outside is IT band. Inside, well, I dont know that one. IT band issues actually start up in your hip area. There are some good stretches out there to help. But as youll see with many posts on here regarding IT band issues. It's not something to risk. Yeah, Yeah, you paid the money for the marathon. But if your IT flares up during the race, you might as well walk the rest or risk having lifelong issues.
"Never assume anything"; outside of the knee pain is a symptom of IT Band injury, yes, but not exclusively that. It could be strained muscles or ligaments. If you're a middle-aged runner and/or have years and years of mileage on your knees, the cartilage could be starting to compress. Do they swell up? I wonder why it's random. Is it only during intense runs? Do you always wear the same shoes?
I hate to tell you this, but I had right knee pain back in June, and I didn't want to consult a doctor and didn't want to stop running, so I tried to run through it, icing after each run. Didn't cut it. I was limping. I didn't want to screw up MY November marathon (my first too; Richmond), so I decided I'd better take 3 weeks off. I never knew the origin for sure, but the time off fixed it. Hard to do, yes, but better than not making it to the starting line.
Can you budget for a professional consultation? I'd recommend it. Or at least take time off. That's just my experience.
since you've got a month, I suggest switching to a different type of shoe. I had aweful knee problems too when I was training in Mizzunos - switched to Brooks and my second marathon was a breeze!
Is it a "tight" feeling or is it a "sharp" feeling? Does it feel like your knee is swollen and stiff or does it feel like a pinched nerve and has a sharp shooting feeling? You have a good question. I get a "tight" feeling in my knees some times. I've learned if I soak my legs after stressful runs, it helps a little. Good luck because I know first hand how discomforting it can be.
Hey, same old here. The thing is to find a good chiropractor. I am sick of the therapists...do not help me at least
Knee pain when running can be related to IT band tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, and also from inflammation of the the under surface of the knee cap. In more serious cases damage to the meniscus is the cause of pain. With less serious inflammatory problems sometimes the correct pair of sneakers and a good stretching program is what works. I found a good article on foot wear here http://www.newsmicks.com/2013/05/23/best-running-shoes-for-high-arches/
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Ridgecrest resident Kylor Lamotte Smith-Sims was ordered held to answer Thursday for first-degree murder and willful cruelty to a child, according to Kern County Superior Court records.
He appeared with his attorney for a preliminary hearing in the court's Metro Division in Bakersfield.
Smith-Sims is charged with first-degree murder and willful cruelty to a child in connection with the death of 2-month-old Travian Gabriel Smith-Sims.
Ridgecrest Police officers arrested the suspect March 15.
The department began investigating March 6 when the infant was brought to Ridgecrest Regional Hospital after a medical call that the infant was not breathing at his residence in the 500 block of West Atkins Street.
The child was transported from Ridgecrest Regional Hospital to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he later died.
Smith-Sims is in custody without bail in the Kern County Jail's Lerdo Medium-Maximum Facility.
He is also on probation for public intoxication.
Arraignment is scheduled for Dec. 19 in Bakersfield.
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