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On Saturday, the Breckenridge Festival of Film will introduce the Adventure Reel, a series of films and discussions aimed at Summit County's adrenaline junkies and powder pilgrims.
"The film fest itself is 33 years old," said Clint Choate, of Epic Mountain Productions in Breckenridge. "This year, they wanted to bring some edge to it. They have a younger crowd directing, and they wanted to get younger people involved."
Choate said the Adventure Reel provides a platform for more action-intense films to be part of the festival.
"They've really talked about the Adventure Reel being a bigger and bigger part of the festival for the next several years," he said. "They want to spark some local creativity; they want people to really start contributing."
Breckenridge is one of the most exciting places to live in the country, Choate said, and festival organizers are hoping this year's Adventure Reel will inspire local amateur filmmakers to generate their own shorts for next year's event.
"Us being a local production company, we're really excited to be a part of it from the beginning and see where it goes next year and the years after," he said.
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Seven films will screen Saturday as part of the Adventure Reel, starting with "The Scenic Route," an 18-minute journey directed by Margot Czeropski.
"Basically, 'The Scenic Route' follows three young individuals who, after living through the economic recession and increasing competition in work and school, take a more scenic route and pursue their passions," Czeropski said. "When it comes down to both routes — more stable and traditional or following your passion — both of them have the same uncertainty. There's no certain outcome no matter what."
The film was a thesis project for Czeropski, a graduate of Chapman University in California. She said she wanted to inspire and motivate instead of focusing on the economic recession or the unstable future facing people of her generation.
"The American dream is you'll get the job you want and the stability you want," she said. "I was inspired by the people around me who took the more optimistic view of a pessimistic situation and chose their passions instead of something else because, either way, there's no certainty."
"The Scenic Route" follows the lives of a photographer who took a break from school to follow and photograph pro surfers around the world, a car enthusiast and mechanic from Palo Alto, Calif., and man inspired by old American R&B. Czeropski said she wanted to show the diversity of experience that happens when you follow your passion. The film is a good fit for the new Adventure Reel, Czeropski said.
"The films that follow — they each show a character that does follow the scenic route in their own way in their lifestyle," she said. "Most people who search for a little bit of change or like to change up their routine can really relate to it, even it doesn't mean changing their entire career path."
'National Ski Patrol'
Choate directs Epic Mountain Production's contribution to the Adventure Reel, "National Ski Patrol: Life of a Patroller."
"We shot the film for the National Ski Patrol," Choate said. "They came to us and I guess their marketing in the past had led a lot of people to believe they were like the police of the mountain."
The National Ski Patrol didn't want to be perceived in that light, Choate said, so the film was made to show people that patrollers are friendly, approachable and fun.
"They do their job because they love the mountains as much or more than us," he said.
Most of the ski patrollers with the National Ski Patrol are unpaid volunteers, Choate said. The film follows their lives throughout the year and took eight months to shoot, including summer sessions filming high-ropes rescue practice and aerial shooting with Flight for Life helicopters.
"They are training year-round," Choate said. "Most people don't know that they train during the summertime, and it's a year-long commitment."
The Vail Resorts properties in Summit County — Arapahoe Basin, Keystone and Breckenridge — hire paid ski patrols, but Copper Mountain and Loveland Ski Area utilize the National Ski Patrol. The film is a good addition to the Adventure Reel because of its local angle and insight into something only superficially familiar to most local residents, Choate said.
"Of all the aspects of the Adventure Reel, there was nothing specific to Summit County featured," the filmmaker said. "We thought it would be an awesome fit because the mountains are in our backyard; 90 percent of footage is from Copper and Loveland.
"We really let the patrollers tell the story. None of the interviews were that guided. We let them talk bout their passion and followed a couple of our subjects around for a couple of days at time and really got to enjoy a day in the life."
Choate and the rest of the team at Epic Mountain Productions is already getting amped up for next year's edition of the Adventure Reel.
"We've already started storyboarding a documentary and are starting filming immediately that should be the best production we've ever produced," he said. "We're filming specifically for the festival, so we're really excited to see where it goes next year."
"The film fest itself is 33 years old," said Clint Choate, of Epic Mountain Productions in Breckenridge. "This year, they wanted to bring some edge to it. They have a younger crowd directing, and they wanted to get younger people involved."


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Guam rails (Rallus owstoni) are a small flightless bird that lived only on the island of Guam in the Mariana Archipelago in the Pacific. They are omnivorous, eating leaves, seeds, fruits, small lizards, bird eggs, small mammals, and carrion.
The introduction of brown tree snakes (Boiga irregularis) in the 1950s almost spelled doom for the rails. Snakes feeding on the rails' young and eggs caused the Guam rail population to crash to only 21 birds by 1985. Other birds on Guam have been similarly affected by the brown tree snake. Guam Micronesian Kingfisher
Scientists from the National Zoo rushed to Guam to rescue the last individuals of this species and start a captive breeding program. The captive population slowly grew until enough animals were available to start a reintroduction program.
With the brown tree snake still on the island of Guam, conservation biologists looked elsewhere for a safe haven. They found one on the island of Rota about 31 miles away in the Northern Mariana islands. Reintroduction of a few individuals started in 1989 and by 1999 267 birds were released. The reintroduction has been difficult, but during the summer of 1999 at least three pairs of reintroduced rails produced five nests with eggs and hatchlings.
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If you're an avid Android user, your phone's software is about to look a whole lot different in the next few months.
Google is billing the redesigned user interface as the key feature in its next major mobile software update, Android L.
With Android L, Google is introducing some aesthetic tweaks as part of its Material Design overhaul.
Material Design is a sleek, neat, and colorful new interface that's meant to make the user experience seamless across devices on all screens — whether you're using a smartwatch, phone, or tablet.
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The Islanders won in dramatic fashion over Central Arkansas in its home opener on Sept. 13 taking a 3-2 (27-25, 25-18, 19-25, 15-25, 15-13) final over the Sugar Bears in the closest match of the year for either team. UCA came into the match undefeated and having lost only two sets all season before the 3-2 loss to the host Islanders.
In front of 922 fans, Shannon Hullum tallied 12 kills while Tyger Holt and Brooke Alverson each had eight block assists to lead a team that had 32 total block assists and three block solos. Holt had one block solo while Alverson earned the other against UCA. The Islanders collected a team-match high of 49 kills for a five-set match.
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After the teams switched sides, UCA evened the score on back-to-back kills by Jessica Hays. The Islanders answered with a block assist by Holt and Haley Satterwhite to make it another two-point advantage at 10-8. The match was squared at 12-12 when a bad set by Nolan gave the Sugar Bears their first lead of the set to force a Texas A&M - Corpus Christi timeout. After the break, a kill by Hullum and combined block by Holt and Hullum brought up match point at 14-13, and a UCA attack error ended it at 15-13 for the 3-2 Islanders win. The victory by the Islanders was just the second in seven tries against UCA with both coming in Corpus Christi.
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June 6 – #10: Jasmine Boutte Shines at SLC Indoor and Outdoor Championships
June 13 – #9: Johnathan Jordan's Double-Double at Lamar
June 20 – #8: Vanessa Johnson at Southland Championship
June 27 – #7: Brandi Huff's Second-Half Outburst vs. McNeese State
July 4 – #6: Logen Bourque Posts Second Triple-Double in Islanders History
July 11 – #5: Trevor Foss Mows Down UT-Pan American
July 18 – #4: Jonathan Gonzales Goes Off at Texas State
July 25 – #3: Nagy Leads Men's Tennis to HEB Tournament of Champions Title
Aug. 1 – #2: Roger De La Cruz Wins SLC Indoor High Jump Title
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June 18 – #9: Men's Basketball Shoots Lights Out vs. Southeastern La.
June 25 – #8: Islanders Softball Walk-off Win Over SHSU
July 2 – #7: Women's Golf Takes Second at Harold Funston Invitational
July 9 – #6: Men's Cross Country Clocks School Best at Chile Pepper Festival
July 16 – #5: Women's Tennis Starts 8-0 to Enter Rankings
July 23 – #4: Baseball's Wild Win on Senior Day
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redball wrote: Mac Lethal wrote: He never hurt anyone.*
*Except Zachary Hartwell
Mac Lethal wrote: He never hurt anyone.*
jakethesnake wrote: Isn't the entire Jackass series set up so that the "stars" pretty much just go around hurting other people and it's funny? I mean, that's the entire premise of the show right? If you worked at a hardware store and had to clean up feces off the floor you'd probably think so too.
Mikal kHill wrote: redball wrote: Mac Lethal wrote: He never hurt anyone.*
*Except Zachary Hartwell
If you die in the passenger seat and your friend is driving, you share responsibility. You made the decision to ride with the person in whatever condition they were in and ultimately you didn't ask them to stop. In the event ryan dunn was like, "Fuck you buddy, we're going to go ahead and speed up to 130 mph even though you are screaming in the passenger seat" then, yeah, he killed the guy alone. We'll never know that, though. He COULD have killed a stranger. That would have been more tragic.
While the jackass guys made folks uncomfortable, i am not aware of them ever doing harm to another person. maybe making a mess, but they had to get people's permission to air the skits they were in, i'm sure things were sorted out in that situation.
X the Outsider wrote: They just announced he was drunk and driving upwards of 130 MPH.
Quote: Toxicology testing by the coroner indicated Dunn's blood alcohol concentration was 0.196%, which is more than twice the legal state limit of 0.08, Carroll said.
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I don't know if it is just my running style or not but I have yet to get 300 miles out of a pair of shoes. I started with Kayano 17s and only got 280. Then switched to Nimbus 14s and got just about 300 miles. Now I am in Pegasus+ 29s and haven't even hit 190 and already experiencing pain. These were the shoes my local running shop recommended too so I no longer trust them for good advice.
I keep reading that good shoes should get anywhere from 300 - 500 miles so I guess I am at least close to the low end. Would really like to get to the high end.
I'm 6'1" 210lbs
normal arch
normal step - no over or under pronating
Average a 9:40 pace and 160 cadence (both feet)
Generally run 12-16 miles per week. Outside whenever possible but I do treadmill too.
I'm inclined to just go back to NImbus but would really like to find a shoe that could do better and can at least get me to 6 months without pain.
A few thoughts/comments/questions in no particular order:
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I run on roads and sidewalks only. Generally when my shoes wear out I start to notice aching in my knees and have slight shin splints. Once I replace the shoes the aches go away.
160 is my natural cadence. When I try to exceed that it gets very uncomfortable.
I believe the current trend of looking at cadence is just another running fad and should be taken out of the equation. Said another way, if you have good stride mechanics, cadence is irrelevant.
My question about "over striding" was kind of more to the point; do you primarily "stay over your feet" (as my younger brother puts it), or is your forefoot strike way out in front of you forcing the heel to strike well before the rest of the foot hits the ground?
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I have the feeling that shipo is right in suggesting that over-striding may be part of your problem. This is based purely on your description. Cadence is usually mentioned because higher cadence (up to a point) usually means shorter strides, which also brings the footplant more "over your feet"/under your body, rather than well out in front. (There is also the theory that since elites run with higher cadence - 180 and up - that it is more efficient. That has never been proven to the best of my knowledge. More like a self-fulfilling prophecy.)
I run with a midfoot strike and NEVER land heel first. I'm sure I could get better but it seems odd to me that I could get almost 300 miles out of Asics nimbus but only 180 out of Nike Pegasus 29.
Have you ever had a PT or good chiro evaluate your hip function? The hips have a huge impact on the mechanics in the foot. It's possible you're "overworking" your leg and, as a result, the shoe.
I had chronic heel pain and my PT relieved it by resolving a problem I had in my hip. She did nothing specifically at the foot to resolve the pain.
"Kick off your high heel sneakers, it's party time."
-- From the song FM by Steely Dan
I'm not a fan of chiro or PT because I can't afford having to come in for multiple visits. I just want to focus on finding a pair of shoes right now. I got nearly 300 out of nimbus and 180 out of Pegasus. That tells me that Pegasus may not be a very good shoe. Of course with the price difference, two pairs of Pegasus would technically get me further than one pair of Numbus at the same price.
I'm not ready to turn this into a medical issue if just finding the right shoe will resolve it.
Sorry to say it, but I'm thinking at this point your chances of finding an answer on an internet forum are somewhere between slim and none.
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It's unlikely that "just finding the right shoe will resolve it" since you've had the same problem running in a variety of shoes ranging from highly-cushioned neutral to very supportive stability shoes. I doubt it's a "medical issue" so much as a mechanical issue, something in your gait. I have to wonder about your statement that you "run with a midfoot strike and NEVER land heel first". Are you saying you never have any wear on the heel of your shoes? That would be most unusual.
Of course I get wear on the heel of my shoe. I didn't say my heel never touches. It just never touches first.
I'm curious, why does nobody want to just recommend a shoe that they like. This isn't rocket science. Guess I'll just go to the local running shop and hope they have a better recommendation for me based on my previous results. But they are 0-2 so far.
Please stop making more of this than it is. Not a single person has recommended a single shoe option to me. Instead it has turned into see a chiro or a PT or have your gait examined. Its not like I am going to hold it against you if the shoe doesn't work out. Whats your favorite shoe. What worked best for you. Can we please just focus on the question?
This is the article I used to obtain my stride...
and is how I run.
I ran in a single pair of Saucony Kinvaras for years - literally. Was it high weekly mileage? No - I was getting over long term injuries and wasn't running very much. Did I track the miles on them? No. Was it over 500 miles? WAY over. I currently run in Brooks Pure Connect. They only have about 75-100 mi on them. They're OK.
Why don't you just use this list:
"Kick off your high heel sneakers, it's party time."
-- From the song FM by Steely Dan
Now we're talkin!!! Thanks man.
I would (almost) never recommend a specific shoe brand/model. If you gave detailed criteria, I might suggest several possibilities, some of which I've never run in. But since you've already listed a couple that have given me well over 400 miles (and I'm hard on shoes), I have no suggestions. But now you have one - Saucony Kinvaras that Jim listed. Good luck!
Just to be clear - I'm not recommending the Kinvara as a high mileage shoe. I did a very quick search and found that someone only got 200 miles out of theirs. I'm just telling you what I got - since that's what you said you wanted. I think someone that is hard on shoes might blow through the Kinvara pretty quickly.
If you're looking for recommendations on just high mileage shoes then I'd look at what is on the list in the URL I pasted.
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The importance of our public spaces has been shown time and again in countless studies. It is these gathering places for our towns where the community really seems to come together. In Bucklin, the park has fallen into disrepair in places, and a concerned group of citizens has taken to the newly-popular internet crowd funding method to remedy the situation.
It all began a few weeks ago, when Darla Noah was approached by her friend Tammy Standley, who wanted to help give the children around Bucklin a place to hang out and play. The pair felt strongly enough about their park and its need for a major overhaul that they decided to spring into action.
The pair, now collectively known as "Darla 'N Tammy," approached the Bucklin City Council for permission to move forward on the project. The Council approved them to spearhead the project, but noted that the City did not have the funds to help.
"The City does not have it in their budget at this time," said Darla. "The City's streets, sewer, city vehicles, etc., are more critical, which is understandable. But they were very supportive of the idea and gave us permission to proceed."
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For Sam Crowther, preparation for the annual News and Sentinel Half-Marathon in Parkersburg is a year-long process.
"The main thing is to stay in shape all year," he said. "Get a good base to build on and try to increase mileage progressively."
Crowther, 55, of Marietta, knows a thing or two about the importance of staying active.
As the director and chair of the athletic training program at Marietta College, he deals with Pioneer athletes on a daily basis as well as molds the minds of hopeful athletic training students.
In that sense, Crowther tries set a good example on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
"As an athletic trainer, you try to stay in shape as far as practicing what you preach," he said.
"It's important to be able to relate to students and be a good role model."
Crowther learned the importance of a year-long training regimen quickly after his first attempt at trying to run the half-marathon.
"My first time, I figured I would just go do it," he said.
"That was a real wakeup call in terms of how hard it is. After that, I just wanted to pick it up as far as a physical level. It's always something to shoot for."
Since then, Crowther has made a ton of progress. Last year, he finished in one hour, 41 minutes and 10.1 seconds to finish 140th overall and 13th in his age division.
"I just try to be up there in my age group," he said. "I seem to usually finish 1:45 or less, so I'll try to keep it there."
Crowther said that while it's a good way stay active, the half-marathon also provides a competitive spirit as well as an enjoyable experience.
"I really just do it for the fun of it," he explained.
"It's nice to get to compete and train for something. The training is the fun part. It's just a fun event. It's always good to see everybody in the Parkersburg community."
The 2013 News and Sentinel Half-Marathon, which will travel through the historical Julia-Ann district and downtown Parkersburg, is scheduled for an 8:10 a.m. start on Aug. 17.
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We are accepting applications for the Firefighter/Medic position. Applicants for the Firefighter/Medic position must possess certifications as a National Registry or Virginia Registry EMT-I or EMT-P at the time of application submission.
Please visit https://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm to apply only if you currently hold a National Registry or Virginia Registry Intermediate or Paramedic certification.
Applications will be accepted ONLY online through governmentjobs.com. You will need to set up an account if you have not applied in governmentjobs.com previously. If you have previously applied to another agency or for another position with Fairfax County, you will need to enter your governmentjobs.com username and password. An email address is necessary to apply online. Upon completion and submittal of your application, you should receive an email notification stating your application has been received.
If you are having difficulty with applying, please click the following link. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/faq.htm
Please do not reapply if you currently have an active or completed application in our application process. Your application will remain in an open active status until we inform you by correspondence.
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The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is committed to providing emergency and non-emergency services to protect the lives, property, and environment of our community. Our department does this by valuing professional excellence, health and safety, diversity, teamwork and shared leadership, effective communication, integrity, community service and involvement, and innovation. These values are important to our employees as well as those we seek to hire. It is through our total commitment to these values that we strive to be the best community-focused fire and rescue department, working as a team to ensure a safe and secure environment for all those entrusted to our care.
Job Description
Individuals will provide skilled emergency and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including: fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education. Individuals will be trained in fire suppression and certified in emergency medical services.
Recruitment's Mission Statement
To provide the Fire and Rescue Department with a small group of qualified candidates that reflect the diversity of the community we serve. This effort shall be accomplished by consistently championing our Department and profession through an effective community outreach program. We are committed to valuing and respecting every individual we have the opportunity to interact with.
Recruit Candidates
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department actively recruits National Registry Certified Paramedics for Firefighter/Paramedic positions. We are dedicated to reflecting and respecting the diversity of our community by providing compassionate and quality service to all.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a high school diploma or GED or provide one within 120 days from date of application
- Be age 18 or older or within 120 days of your 18th birthday from date of application
- No driving suspensions or more than one moving violation within the last twelve months
- Drug free for the past 12 months
- Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license at the time of application and at all times during employment in the uniformed service
Note: Illegal drugs use during the last twelve months, and/or two or more moving traffic violations during the last twelve months will disqualify you from further consideration.
Applicant Selection Process
There is no residency requirement to apply. The selection process
consists of the following steps and will take up to a year or more to
- Written exam and Candidate Physical Abilities Test Orientation Video
- Practice CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test)
- Document Review
- CPAT Exam
- Polygraph Evaluation
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Profile Evaluation
Must be tobacco-free and nicotine-free at the time of appointment, and be willing to sign a Conditions of Employment Agreement to not use tobacco or tobacco products on- or off-duty.
Comprehensive 25 years Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Annual and Sick Leave
Group Health Benefits/Vision
Dental and Life Insurance
24-hour Shift Differential
Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
College Tuition Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Military Leave
G.I. Bill Education Benefits
THE WRITTEN EXAM AND CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) ORIENTATION VIDEO. The written exam consists of 155 multiple-choice questions. The examination includes, but is not limited to reading comprehension, basic math, physics and grammar. The allotted time to complete the exam is 2.5 hours. Applicants must obtain a passing score of 70% or above to continue with the process. Upon passing, applicants will receive an email with a Personal History Statement packet. The department utilizes the National Firefighter Selection Inventory. Applicants wishing to purchase a study guide may do so by calling 1-800-343-4473 or visit the internet at http://publicsafetyrecruitment.com.
PRACTICE CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) Departments using CPAT as a condition of hire must give all candidates an opportunity to attend at least two CPAT orientation sessions (practice) within the eight-week period preceding the test. During these sessions, candidates will receive hands-on familiarity with the test apparatus and receive guidance on specific conditioning regimens and techniques to help prepare for the test. In addition Departments must ensure that each candidate has an opportunity to perform two timed trial runs of the CPAT within 30 days of the test.
Candidates are recommended to attend both orientation (practice) sessions and the timed trials offered during the eight week mentoring period. Location 14725 Flint Lee Road Chantilly, Virginia 20151. All candidates during practice, timed trial, and testing must wear long pants, shorts are prohibited. Sport shoes and t-shirts are acceptable with the long pants we supply the vest, helmet, and gloves. All candidates need to make every effort to arrive on time for all sessions this will ensure you have the opportunity to warm up prior to receiving hands on instruction from the Peer Fitness Trainer.
DOCUMENT REVIEW AND CPAT (Candidate
Physical Abilities Test) The completed Personal History Statement and
all required items must be submitted for approval. Any inaccurate,
untruthful, or misleading statement(s) in the Personal History Statement
will be cause from disqualification from the selection process.
(Candidate Physical Abilities Test) The Candidate Physical Ability Test is given eight weeks from passing the written test.
Overview of CPAT with Pictures (PDF, 362K, large file)
CPAT Candidate Preparation Guide (PDF, 75.7M, large file)
All applicants must review and sign an authorization for release of personal information prior to the administration of the polygraph.
All applicants must review and sign a conditional offer of employment prior to the polygraph, medical and psychological exam.
THE POLYGRAPH EVALUATION is conducted by a certified polygraph examiner through the Fairfax County Police Department, or other certified agency. The polygraph evaluation (Psychophysiological detection of Deception) measures the accuracy of information provided during the selection process. This evaluation can take up to four hours to complete.
THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION is conducted by the Fairfax County Public Safety Occupational Health Center (OHC). You must receive an "A" classification on your medical exam to continue in the selection process. You will be notified of your classification by mail. This examination can take up to three hours to complete.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE EVALUATION is conducted by the Special Psychological Service Group (SPSG), or another agency. This evaluation measures the psychological suitability for a career in the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. It consists of several written tests and a structured clinical interview. This test can take up to eight hours to complete.
Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to workplace diversity. If you require special accommodations to proceed in the selection process, please contact the Recruitment Section at (703) 246-3939 prior to the scheduled event. Please inform us of any changes to your address, email or phone number to ensure proper notification for each exam. Please make sure you update your SPAM to accept emails from Fairfax County.


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Why is 80 percent of tooth decay found in only 25 percent of children, disproportionately kids from low-income families?1 The answer is multifold and complex, but Delta Dental believes that school-based dental sealant programs are a large part of a workable solution.
Dental sealants are a critical but underutilized component of preventive dentistry. The one-two punch of sealants and fluoride (in toothpaste and water) along with a proper diet can almost totally prevent new tooth decay.
National surveys by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that only 38 percent of children and teenagers ages 12 to 19 have dental sealants. This number is much lower among children from low-income families and certain races/ethnicities with higher tooth decay rates who would benefit most from sealants.1
Dental sealants can save families time, money and the discomfort of dental fillings. Sealants are thin, plastic coatings applied to the pits and grooves of teeth to protect them from the bacteria and foods that lead to tooth decay. First and second permanent molars are the most likely to benefit from sealants, so it's best if the sealant is applied soon after those teeth appear, before they have a chance to decay (usually ages 6 and 12).
A sealant is virtually 100 percent effective if fully retained on the tooth, and studies have shown they remain intact 92 to 96 percent of the time after one year and 67 to 82 percent after five years. Sealants should be checked at each regular dental appointment and can be reapplied if they are no longer in place. 2
Sealants delivered through school-based programs have been shown to decrease tooth decay by 60 to 65 percent.3 Using school-based sealant programs at lower-income schools has proven to be highly effective in improving the oral health of those schoolchildren. Studies of children in either Medicaid programs or with private dental insurance show that placement of sealants on first and second permanent molars reduced the need for future cavity fillings.
1 Dye BA, Tan S, Smith V, Lewis BG, Barker LK, Thornton-Evans G, et al. Trends in oral health status: United States, 1988–1994 and 1999–2004. MD: National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat. 2007 Apr. 11 (248):1-91. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_11/sr11_248.pdf
2 Griffin SO, Kolavic-Gray S, et al. Caries Risk in Formerly Sealed Teeth. Journal of the American Dental Association April 2009 vol. 140 no. 4 415-423.
3 Truman BI, Gooch BF, Sulemana I, et al. Reviews of evidence on Interventions to prevent dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers and sports-related craniofacial injuries. Am J Prev Med 2002; 23(1 suppl):21-54. http://www.thecommunityguide.org/oral/oral-ajpm-ev-rev.pdf. Accessed March 14, 2012.


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This native American nut is a member of the hickory family. It has a fat content of over 70 percent...more than any other nut. Pecan trees prefer temperate climates and are widely grown in Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas, and as far north as Virginia. The nut's smooth, tan shell averages about 1 inch in length and, though hard, is relatively thin. The buttery-rich kernel is golden-brown on the outside and beige inside. Chopped or halved shelled pecans are available year-round in cellophane packages, cans and jars. Though unshelled pecans are also available throughout the year, their peak season is during the autumn months.


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Down 43-36 with roughly 1-minute left in the game, the Oakmont Vikings of Roseville, California marched down the field and scored a touchdown in the final seconds leaving zero time on the clock.
With the score now at 43-42, the Vikings could have gone with an extra point attempt to tie the game with Lincoln and push it into OT, but that's not what they did. The Vikings went for the 2-point conversion using a very unique, extremely risky, no-look pass: The Bouquet Pass.
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What Failure to Extend the Payroll Tax Holiday Will Cost You
Use this simple calculator to see how much your paychecks will drop starting in January because Congress decided to let the payroll tax holiday expire on schedule at the end of 2012. The end of the holiday means the employee share of the payroll tax that pays for Social Security reverts to 6.2% for 2013. For the past two years, the rate was cut to 4.2% in an effort to stimulate the economy.
For 2013, the Social Security wage base - the maximum amount of wage or self-employment income to which the Social Security payroll tax applies - is $113,700.
For details, read the related article Protect Your Paycheck.
2. How much of it do you contribute to flexible spending accounts (?) The part of your salary contributed to flex plans to reimburse child care and medical expenses escapes the payroll tax as well as the income tax. Since it's not taxed in the first place, this part of your salary won't be affected by a 2 percentage point increase in the payroll tax.


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David Irving, Hitler and Holocaust Denial: Electronic Edition, by Richard J. EvansTable of Contents
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(G) Manipulation and Suppression of Evidence. The testimony of Dieter Wisliceny
1. As described above, Irving claims that Dieter Wisliceny, one of Adolf Eichmann's top officials, described 'Goebbels article in Das Reich as a watershed in the Final Solution of the Jewish problem'. Once more, Irving makes it very difficult to verify his claims. According to his footnotes, Wisliceny's post-war report of 18 November 1946 can be found in the Institut für Zeitgeschichte, file F 71/8.63 However, this file does not exist,64 and Wisliceny's report has to be located elsewhere.65
2. In his report, Wisliceny states that after the invasion of the USSR in June 1941, Nazi policy against the Jews was transformed dramatically in a step-by-step process, completed in the spring of 1942. One of these radicalising steps was taken in late 1941. As Wisliceny reported:
The second wave of radicalization began after the USA entered the war. This could clearly be felt in the internal German propaganda too. Externally it was expressed in the introduction of the "yellow star" as a mark of the Jews: reference in this connection also to the Goebbels-article "The Jews are Guilty" in an edition of the magazine "Das Reich". In this period of time after the beginning of the war with the USA, I am convinced, must fall the decision of Hitler which ordered the biological annihilation of European Jewry.66
3. Quite clearly, Wisliceny does not see Goebbels's article as a 'watershed'. Rather, the decisive event in late 1941 in his mind was the decision by Hitler to exterminate the European Jews. However, Irving fails to acknowledge this important admission by Wisliceny, who repeatedly in his report returns to Hitler's decision to kill the European Jews. The main culprits for the extermination of the Jews, according to Wisliceny's report, are Hitler, Himmler, Eichmann and Heydrich. By contrast, Goebbels is only mentioned once, in the context of the intensification of anti-Jewish propaganda cited above. In no way does Wisliceny's report bear out Irving's claim that Goebbels pursued a more radical policy against the Jews than Hitler. On the contrary, Wisliceny clearly states that it was Hitler who ordered the extermination of the Jews.
4. Moreover, in addition to all this, Wisliceny makes a further important admission in his report:
According to Eichmann's own report, which he made to me, Globocnig (sic) was the first to use gas chambers for the mass extermination of humans. Globocnig had set up big labour camps for Jews in his area of command, and he got rid of those who were unable to work in the manner described. As Eichmann explained, this "procedure" was "less conspicuous" than the mass shootings....68
5. Thus, Wisliceny's report not only fails to back up Irving's claims that the article in Das Reich by Goebbels was seen by the SS as a 'watershed', it completely contradicts everything that Irving has said about the 'final solution': According to Wisliceny, Goebbels was not a major decision maker in the 'Jewish question', Hitler personally ordered the extermination of the European Jews, and the Nazis used gas chambers to implement this order. Once again, Irving manipulates a document into saying the exact opposite from what it actually says.
6. In conclusion, it is clear that the documentary evidence fails completely to support Irving's claim that Goebbels's antisemitism in the article which he wrote for Das Reich was more violent than Hitler's antisemitism. It lends no credence at all to Irving's suggestion that the article influenced the killing of Jews in Riga on 30 November 1941. On the contrary, the evidence strongly suggests that the liquidation of the Riga ghetto was part of a systematic extermination process ordered by the Nazi leadership.
63. Irving, Goebbels, p. 645, note 40.
64. There are only three sub-files of the file F 71 in the Institut (F 71/1; F 71/2; F 71/ 3). In none of these files is there any trace of the report mentioned by Irving.
65. Ifz, Fa 164, D. Wisliceny, Bericht, 18.11.1946.
66. Ifz, Fa 164, D.Wisliceny, Bericht, 18.11.1946: 'Die zweite Welle der Verschärfung trat nach dem Kriegseintritt der USA ein. Auch in der innerdeutschen Propaganda war dies deutlich zu spüren. Aeusserlich trat sie in Erscheinung durch die Einführung des "gelben Sterns" als Kennzeichnung der Juden. Es sei in einem Zusammenhang auch auf den Goebbels-Artikel "Die Juden sind schuld" in einer Ausgabe der Zeitschrift "Das Reich" verwiesen. In diesem Zeitabschnitt, nach dem Kriegsbeginn mit den USA, muss meiner Ueberzeugung nach, der Entscheid Hitlers fallen, der die biologische Vernichtung des europäischen Judentums befahl
67. When Irving uses Eichmann's 1961 testimony to discredit Wisliceny's assertion that Eichmann showed him a written order from Himmler directly implicating Hitler as the decision-maker - and then goes on to dismiss Eichmann's evidence that he was told this orally by Heydrich. Hitler's War (1991 ed.), no. 814 to p. 466.
68. IfZ, Fa 164, D.Wisliceny, Bericht, 18.11.1946: 'Nach Eichmanns eigenen Angaben, die er mir gegenüber machte, hat Globocnig (sic) als erste[r] Gaskammern zur Massenextermination von Menschen angewandt. Globocnig hatte in seinem Kommandobereich grosse Arbeitslager für Juden errichtet, der Nichtarbeitsfähigen entledigte er sich auf die angegebene Weise. Wie Eichmann ausführte, war dieses "Verfahren" des Globocnig "unauffälliger" als die Massenerschiessungen...'
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You will visit: Northern Territory & East Coast, including Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Kings Canyon, Uluṟu, Alice Springs, Cairns, Whitsunday Islands, Langmorn Station, Fraser Island, Noosa, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour & Sydney
The incredible mix of landscapes, awesome activities, friendly people & adventure is what makes Aussie so unique. If you're wanting a taste of everything, then this is the perfect way to experience it all. See the endless landscapes of the Top End & the unmissable colours of the Red Centre icons like Kings Canyon, Uluru & the Olgas. Beach fun is on the cards too with loads of time on the East Coast. It's all about getting amongst the good times in one of the world's most fascinating places & it's ready to be explored!
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ME Time optionals will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for these aren't included in your tour cost & are payable to your Trip Manager in local currency.
On our trips we don't just take you to the destinations, we make sure you get under the skin of every place you visit. From amazing food & accommodation, to exclusive access to incredible experiences, with Contiki you'll get unbeatable value & a completely unique travel experience.
Check into your hotel from 2pm & spend the rest of the day exploring Darwin.
Meet up with your fellow travellers and Contiki team before heading out on a Darwin City orientation tour. You'll visit the East Point Military Reserve and Darwin Museum to find out about the history of the Northern Territory's capital.
Later you have the chance to come face to face with a 5m crocodile. This is Australia's only crocodile dive where you are safely housed in a perspex cage while a crocodile lazes, swims and even feeds just inches away.
Get ready for a night out on the town as you get to know your group.
- Visit the Darwin Museum & see the Cyclone Tracy display
- See the harbour & East Point Military Reserve
- Crocosaurus Cove Entry A$30
- Cage of Death (including entry to Crocosauras Cove) A$155
Today you'll head out to stunning Litchfield National Park. On the way, we stop by the termite mounds, a local natural curiosity. These mounds are up to 4 metres (13ft) high and are literally magnetic – your Trip Manager will fill you in on the details.
Then we hit the famous falls that make up the park - four waterfalls pour over a wide plateau into deep, picture-perfect waterholes surrounded by thick rainforest. Experience this natural playground and take a dip in the transparent waters.
Later, we travel to Australia's largest national park, Kakadu, known for its ancient rock art, some of which is up to 20,000 years old.
- See the termite mounds
- Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
We spend the day exploring some of this 20,000 sq km World Heritage-listed site. It's packed with swamps, rainforest, wetlands, woodlands, plants, insects and 75 different types of reptiles.
First up it's Nourlangie Rock with impressive rock art dating back thousands of years. Next we get the background on local indigenous culture at the Warradjan Cultural Centre before our included wildlife boat cruise takes us out to spot crocs & learn about the native birdlife in the area. There may be time to explore the "rock galleries" of Ubirr, where time-old paintings line the cave walls before we head back to the hotel for dinner.
- Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr
- Fixed Wing Scenic Flight A$140
Kick start the day by cooling off in the swimming hole at Edith Falls, deep in the heart of the national park.
In the afternoon, we arrive in riverside Katherine. There's an optional cruise through the gorgeous Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. This National Park serves up vivid orange cliffs and rock formations that have been carved out by the river over hundreds' of years. Keep an eye open for fresh water crocs and learn about local wildlife and folklore from our Local Guide.
Back in Katherine, your Trip Manager will organise an optional dinner tonight, so you can relax by the pool.
- Visit Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge & see the sheer rock walls and wildlife
- Cool off in Edith Falls
- Katherine Gorge Cruise A$74
This morning, we pull into Mataranka Thermal Springs where you can have a swim in the thermal pools at a bush resort, where the mineral waters are a comfortable 34°C/93°F.
Next up: the oldest pub in the Northern Territory, Daly Waters, licensed since 1893. Check out the knick-knacks and memorabilia that cover the walls of this Australian institution. Grab a bite to eat here and maybe meet a local character or two.
We overnight in Tennant Creek, a "true blue" Aussie outback town, where you'll get a feel for the size of Australia. In the middle of nowhere, this town is the only point of contact for the million acre cattle stations of the surrounding area.
- Visit Elsey, the historic "We of the Never Never" homestead
- Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools
- Visit the historic Daly Waters pub
- Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush
As we leave the site of Australia's last gold rush, we're on to Karlu Karlu (the Devils Marbles) - a strange grouping of enormous boulders.
This afternoon we arrive in Alice Springs. We kick of the afternoon with a trip out to Simpson's Gap & West MacDonnell National Park where you'll start to appreciate the remoteness of Central Australia. Next we'll visit ANZAC Hill lookout and Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
Finish the afternoon with a hands on experience at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre where you'll hear about some of Australia's unique outback reptiles, and, if you're brave enough, hold a python!
- Visit the unique rock formation known as Karlu Karlu
- Visit Australia's UFO capital, Wycliffe Well
- Alice Springs Reptile Centre experience
- Visit West MacDonnell National Park & see the stunning Aboriginal site of Simpsons Gap
Jump start the day by learning about surviving in the bush with our included Aboriginal 'Bushtucker' tour. Our expert Aboriginal Guide will fill you in on the dos and don'ts of life in the bush, and you'll even get to taste insects and plants if you're adventurous.
Next we head to Kings Canyon where you'll go on an amazing guided hike to places such as the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole and the 'Lost City'!
Finish the day at Kings Creek Station. This working camel & cattle station serves up a real outback experience. Tonight, 'go bush' and sleep under the open sky at our overnight bush camp where you'll see the desert sky light up with thousands of stars.
- Aboriginal Dreamtime 'Bushtucker' tour in Alice Springs
- Hike to the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole and the 'Lost City'
- Stay at a cattle & camel station
- See the desert night sky & stars
- Sleep in a traditional Aussie 'swag' at an outback bush camp
Today we make tracks to Uluru! But not before you have an opportunity to Race around the station and appreciate it's size on an optional Quad Bike excursion!
We drive by ancient (700 million years old!) Mt. Connor for 360° views over the red desert and take a walk through Uluṟu's neighbour - Kata Tjuṯa, or 'The Olgas' - before arriving at Yulara Resort. This environmentally designed resort is all about the outback and has a pool for you to cool off in after the drive.
- Wake up to a bacon & egg breakfast
- See the 700 million year old Mt. Conner & Lake Amadeus
- Hike through Kata Tjuṯa (The Olgas)
- Quad Bike Excursion A$95
Start off the morning nice and early and watch the sun rise over this iconic natural wonder from the viewing area.
Get familiar with Uluṟu when your Trip Manager takes you around its base and gives you the background of the spiritual significance of this site for Aboriginal people.
For something different, this afternoon you can choose an optional Harley Davidson ride or scenic flight.
Tonight, catch the sun set over the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluṟu (Ayers Rock), and grab some nibbles and bubbly to toast this amazing view.
- Visit Uluru Cultural Centre
- See Uluṟu at sunrise
- Toast Uluṟu at sunset with drinks & nibbles
- Harley Davidson motorcycle rides from A$109
- Uluru & the Olgas Scenic Flights from A$140
Your Trip Manager will cook up a storm for breakfast, so load up on bacon & eggs! After you'll board your flight to Cairns to meet your new Trip Manager & begin your East Coast adventure.
In your free time on the first night, walk around Cairns' buzzing night markets. It's the perfect place for shopping and with everything from fun, kitsch treasures to local crafts like boomerangs and didgeridoos. There's something for everyone.
- Indulge in a BBQ 'Big Brekkie'
- Flight from Alice Springs to Cairns
Wake up to the warm waters of Cairns where there's something for everyone. This is your chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef on an optional day trip.
If you have always wanted to go scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef then this is your chance! There are scuba diving options for both certified and introductory divers (no experience necessary). Check out the amazing World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, you are sure to see one of Nemo's cousins, tiny schooling fish right up to giant Maori wrasse and if you're lucky, even a small reef shark! There are local marine biologists on board to answer 'which fish is that?'
On day 2, for those who are keen for a fun and thrilling ride, join our optional whitewater rafting adventure activity with our professional Local Guides. There are loads more activities available in Cairns like sky diving and bungy jumping – just ask your Trip Manager for some more info.
Catch up with your new buddies to swap stories on your day at a local hot spot. The food and entertainment is sure to leave a lasting impression!
- Cairns city orientation
- Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from A$170
- White Water Rafting A$125
- AJ Hackett Minjin Swing or Bungee Jump A$105 / A$150
- Skydive Australia From A$259
Slowly leaving the tropics behind us, we hit Townsville for some free time. Check out the colonial buildings and get a feel for its maritime past as we drive along the esplanade and into town where you can grab some lunch.
See vistas over Magnetic Island, a National Park and bird sanctuary, before we continue our travels south. Play some tunes, have a chat, catch a movie or simply enjoy some downtime.
The time is then yours to enjoy the picture-perfect Whitsundays! Slow the pace down, kick back and relax.
For those that are up for it, you could get away from it all with our optional day sail. Check out some of the Whitsunday's 74 islands from the boat – you'll soon understand why this region is so famous. Experience what is known as one of the top ten beaches in the world, uninhabited Whitehaven Beach. Swim off the boat and play beach volleyball or cricket with the local skipper and crew before enjoying a tasty lunch and a few drinks.
- Pass through Tully, home to Australia's best whitewater rafting
- Pass Hinchinbrook Island - Australia's largest island national park
- See Magnetic Island
- Townsville city orientation
- Visit the vibrant seaside town of Airlie Beach
- Cruise Whitsundays Camira Day Sail A$170
Today, plug in your ipod or chat with friends as we drive through scenic Mackay, with countryside full of vibrant green vegetation and sugar cane plantations. Continue down the Capricorn Coast and head inland to an authentic country homestead, right in the heart of Queensland's cattle country, for our overnight stay.
During our time at Langmorn, a working cattle station, you'll experience a taste of real Aussie country life. The owners will show you around the enormous property in a behind-the-scenes look at daily life on the farm.
Taste local hospitality tonight as your welcoming hosts pile your table high with a hearty roast beef and vegetables (like you've never tasted before) followed by an indulgent homemade decadent dessert.
Later, have a go at whip cracking an authentic leather stock whip under night lights before heading back inside for traditional Aussie bush dancing. Have some fun and a giggle with some evening karaoke. See if you can spot the 'Southern Cross' amongst a chandelier of stars, a constellation only visible in the southern hemisphere & featured on the Australian flag.
- Visit the main region of Australia's sugar cane industry
- Visit & cross the Tropic of Capricorn
- Meet the cattle station owners
- Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride, then try whip cracking!
- Aussie Outback experience: Langmorn Station Special Stopover
After breakfast we drive back out to the coast and travel towards the beautiful beach side town of Noosa. Along the way we stop at a small town called Childers where we get the chance to enjoy some exotic fruits and do some wine tasting and learn about the local wines.
- Winery & Exotic Fruit Orchard From A$31
Experience a slice of paradise on Fraser Island this morning. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the largest sand island in the world and is 800,000 years old. Packed with around 40 fresh-water lakes, lush rainforests and diverse wildlife, Fraser Island lives up to its amazing reputation.
Jump on our included 4WD adventure through the island's sand dunes, rainforests & freshwater lakes. Our Local Guide will show you some of the island's best spots and hidden treasures, such as Lake McKenzie – make sure you keep your camera handy – this is one of Australia's most beautiful regions.
Enjoy a drink or two with the included dinner tonight at the local surf club. Later if you want to take it up a level, head out into the town & explore Noosa by night.
- Take a locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island & indulge in a delicious lunch
- Drive along Australia's only sand highway
- Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club & meet a lifesaver
There's time to explore Noosa this morning so take a stroll through the shops and the National Park or sunbathe and swim at the beach before we make our way south. We also stop off in Brisbane today. You'll get a feel for the capital of Queensland's laid-back atmosphere when we have a look around town.
Tonight we pull into legendary Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast's party hot spot and home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world.
Grab some of your new friends and join the party atmosphere of Surfers tonight with included nightclub entry. With loads of restaurants and buzzing nightlife, there's something for everybody. Head to the happening Orchid or Cavill Avenues, where clubs and bars line the street or shoot some pool at the pub.
- See the Brisbane River, South Bank & visit Queen Street Mall
- Stay at a resort located right by the beach
- Nightclub entry
With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies, bikini babes and surfer dudes on the golden sands. Check out what Surfers is most famous for, the three kilometers of gorgeous natural beaches. Kick back and spot some locals showing off their talents in the waves.
If you want to get amongst the action there's so much happening in Surfers Paradise you are spoilt for choice. You could head up into the Hinterland Mountains on a 4WD trip or visit South Stradbroke Island on a kayaking safari.
Our hotel is only a short walk from both the beach and downtown Surfers Paradise so you could also hit the shops – Surfers has some great places to shop and a huge outlet mall for bargains, so get some tips from your Trip Manager on where's best to head.
- Relax on some of Australia's most famous beaches on the Gold Coast
- Tandem Skydiving from A$345
- Southern Cross 4WD night tour AU$ 105
This morning, we visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where you'll get up close to Australia's amazing native animals. Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and see wombats, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and colourful birds. You can feel good about doing this too, as our visits to this not-for-profit organisation go towards the sanctuary's animal hospital and help over 4000 injured animals every year.
Next up: cross the Queensland/New South Wales state boarder to one of Aussies not-to-be-missed spots - gorgeous Byron Bay. With a laid-back lifestyle, cute little shops, organic food, alternative therapies and around 30km of pretty beaches, it's a must see. Byron Bay is situated on a marine park also known for its incredible marine life.
Head out to Cape Byron, the mainland Australia's most easterly point and see the local pod of dolphins and if you're lucky the seasonal humpback whales. Grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach.
There are loads of other things on offer here too, like a sea kayaking adventure where you catch up with a family of dolphins at Wategos beach, their curiosity often brings them right up next your kayak, and snorkeling at Middle reef home to turtles, rays, corals, eels, starfish and sharks.
- Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - cuddle a koala and see native Australian animals including kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes & Tasmanian devils
- Visit Australia's most eastern point & Cape Byron lighthouse
- Get into Byron's organic lifestyle & cool nightlife
- Byron Bay Kayaking 3hrs A$65
This morning you'll wake up to more good times in Byron Bay. Maybe head to the beach for a swim or a wander round town before it's time to leave the chilled out atmosphere behind after lunch.
Later, there's more beach action. Tonight we'll stay in Coffs Harbour, home to surf beaches, fishing and banana plantations. This is a chance for a unique experience with our overnight Special Stay experience – we're staying at a Surf Village!
This afternoon it's time for an awesome Aussie experience - hit the waves & learn to surf with some professional instructors as you have a go at surfing! Join some of the coolest people on the planet as you get involved with Australia's beach culture. Our cabins are right on the beach, so soak up the surf vibes, top up your tan and relax by the open fire under the stars tonight.
- Learn to surf the waves or ride a kayak at our beachside surf camp
This morning, chill out on the coach and chat with your travel buddies as we head south. We pass the iconic 'Big Banana' in Coffs Harbour, before heading to Port Macquarie for lunch. Relax with your travel buddies...it's a chilled out day before reaching Sydney.
From the high-energy downtown area to its popular beaches, Sydney has something for everyone. You'll soon understand why this is one the world's most beautiful harbour cities.
See the sails of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House and the famous Harbour Bridge. We will pass the iconic 'Coca Cola Sign' and cruise along 'The Strip' of Kings Cross, and hear stories of the underbelly of Sydney's Red Light District.
Tonight, there is a chance for you to scale the heights of the Harbour Bridge on the optional BridgeClimb.
- See the famous 'Big Banana' & banana plantations
- Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
- Harbour Bridge climb from A$222
First up today - get in the know on Sydney as your Trip Manager points out all the hottest spots & icons of this harbourside haven. From the babes on the beaches of Manly, the buzzy Kings Cross & its colourful characters to Chinatown & Darling Harbour, the sights & sounds are as varied as its residents & we're here to uncover it all. We'll also take you to Mrs Macquarie's Chair Lookout Street and the Rocks, for undoubtedly the city's best views of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge in one go (so it's perfect for some of those legendary Sydney snaps).
Later, it's a totally Sydney experience with an included ride to the famous Manly Beach. We'll drop you right at the beach. Bliss! On arrival, grab some lunch then throw down your towel, pop in your iPod & take time to paddle in the cool water, work on your tan if the weather is right, or just people watch as you soak up the vibes & atmosphere. There are loads of shops & restaurants here too, for those that are keen to check out the local buzz. Later, take the Sydney scenic route back - you'll get a panoramic view of the city as your backdrop whilst you cruise on the famous & iconic ferry
On arrival back in the city tonight, dinner is guaranteed to impress. We'll head to one of Darling Harbour's locals restaurants for a delicious included meal right by the water. Watching the sunset with a drink in hand & a great meal as you people watch the cool Sydney siders is the perfect way to end the day.
Celebrate your last night on tour together by heading out for dinner at Darling Harbour & soaking up the buzzing nightlife of Sydney with your friends one last time!
- Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Mrs Macquarie's Chair Lookout & The Rocks
- Cruise across Sydney Harbour on a ferry to Manly
- Cook your own BBQ dinner
- Sydney Opera House Tour A$37
This morning we're heading out of the city & into the country for our included Blue Mountain's day trip. The dramatic landscape of gorges (some up to 760m) are massive & will impress with the endless views into the distance. We'll take a casual hike along the Jamison Ridge to the top of Wentworth Falls, passing a number of lookouts along the way. Next we'll stop at Leura, a charming country village before visiting the iconic 'Three Sisters' – the famous rock formations. With amazing views & photos to keep your memories fresh when you get home, we'll head back to Sydney.
This city is home to some of the world's best shopping, so it's a haven for those who love to shop! Explore the unique boutiques in beautiful surroundings at the historic Queen Victoria Building right in the heart of the city. It's a short walk from Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, the Botanic Gardens and Sydney shopping Mecca Pitt Street Mall – home to Australian retail giants Myer and David Jones.
Say farewell to your new friends as your trip winds up upon arrival back in Sydney this afternoon.
- Day trip out to the stunning Blue Mountains
- See the famous Three Sisters rock formation
- Hike along the ridge overlooking Jamison Valley
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning.
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Republican's in Jackson Wednesday had a few reasons to celebrate. Not only did they open what they are calling their "victory" headquarters, but former presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty was present for the inauguration.
"As republicans and conservatives and common sense people all across this country we need to look back at him and say, Mr. President, you're out of time and and we're out of money," said Pawlenty as the crowd gathered at the grand opening burst into applause.
The former Minnesota Governor said he doesn't know who Romney's running mate will be but he does know the qualities the person must have.
"[Romney]'s got a strong vision for the future of America, and I'm sure his running mate will reflect those same kind of qualities," said Pawlenty. "There's no question that President Obama inherited a challenging situation when he became president, but there's also no question that he's made it worse and has hampered the recovery."
There are 90 days till the November election, and in that time, the call center hopes to make about 60,000 phone calls. Right now there are 22 volunteers at the center. Sue Markowski of Jackson is one of them.
"The government is in a horrible shape," said Markowski. "I just have to do everything I can do to make a difference."
While republicans celebrated the call center, some democrats weren't too concerned.
"I think Mr. Romney is protecting the rich," said Ellen Burns of Dimondale. "I don't think he's met a poor person in his life. He doesn't understand what it's like to go out and look for a job."
Whether democrats are concerned or not, the calls are already in progress.
Tomorrow Governor Romney's son, Josh, will be at the Jackson County Fair Grounds at the republican party's booth between 4-5p.m. for the party's unity day.


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An Ohio judge's order that a man owing tens of thousands of dollars in child support can father no more children until he is able to provide for the ones he has is getting a thumbs-up from some area residents and constitutionality questions from others.
On Wednesday, Lorain County Judge James Walther placed Asim Taylor, 35, of Elyria, on probation for five years after Taylor pleaded guilty to not paying child support since 2009, the Associated Press reported. He owes about $79,000. A condition of the probation is that he must avoid reproducing during that time, unless he shows he can support his four children.
If Taylor did father a child, he apparently could face jail time or some other criminal sanction.
"I understand the rationale behind it, but it's kind of hard to force someone to be responsible," said Waterford resident Jay Owens, 45. "What's next? Forced sterilization?"
But Williamstown resident Dan Reid, 42, likens it to taking someone's license after they drive drunk.
"Well, he's breaking a law isn't he?" Reid said. "If they've been proven they're not going to be responsible with the rights they're given ... I don't see anything wrong with them being told they don't have those rights anymore."
The ruling is not unprecedented. In December, a Racine County, Wis., judge sentenced a man not to have a 10th child until he could afford to care for the nine he had already. Earlier this month, in northwestern Wisconsin, another judge ordered a man not only to refrain from having children until he catches up on his child support but also required him to tell women, within three minutes of meeting them, that he's a convicted felon with unpaid child support.
A similar 2004 Medina County ruling was overturned by the Ohio Supreme Court because it did not provide a mechanism for the defendant to regain his right to reproduce by paying overdue support. Taylor's attorney has said he plans to appeal Wednesday's ruling.
Local attorney Robin Bozian, with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, said the ruling "boggles the mind."
"I don't see how on Earth that would survive appellate scrutiny," she said. "That's a pretty basic, fundamental right that we all have. No one can force anybody to have fewer or more children.
"It just goes beyond what I think our courts should be doing," Bozian said.
Marietta attorney Dennis Sipe said the ruling raises a number of questions.
"Is this something that we can apply uniformly across the board ... to each person who stands in the same circumstances?" he said.
Sipe did not know the specifics of the Lorain County case, but said there are a number of potential extenuating circumstances. If a man who is subject to such an order has remarried, should his new wife be prohibited from having children unless she committed adultery or otherwise didn't reproduce with the person she'd chosen - even if it wasn't the best choice? Or if the mother of the unsupported children married a wealthy individual and her children did not need the support, would the penalty be as steep?
"You could just posit 25 different scenarios, and does it change the result?" Sipe said.
In some cases, a father may be making less money than he previously did due to injury or some other factor beyond his control, Sipe said. But his child support payments would be based on the higher amount and might not be able to be adjusted because he did not have legal representation when dealing with the complex system.
Sipe also referred to a 1965 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a Connecticut state law forbidding the use of contraceptives was unconstitutional.
The ruling stated "the overall penumbra of the Constitution was we really ought to stay out of certain areas," he said. "Does this ruling invade the bedroom?"
Devola resident Jon Long, 30, said the constitutional implications give him pause, but ultimately he agrees with the judge's decision.
"Your rights should extend until you're actually hurting other people," he said. "And if you're having kids and you're unable to support them, you're actually hurting those kids."


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Shirley Hoekstra, Niangua Daughters of the American Revolution observes as Lake Ozark Mayor Johnnie Fransekas signs the Constitution Proclamation for Lake Ozark. September 17, 2013, marks the 226th anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional convention. It is fitting and property accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it. Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. Mayor Fransekas has asked our citizens to reaffirm the ideas the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties.
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Press Herald: More debt crunching base closures? Lawmakers say not their watch
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration's proposal for another round of military base closures appears to be headed nowhere fast in both the Senate and House.
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15-Minute Recipes That Are Good for Your Skin
These mouth-watering dishes are part of a healthy skin diet. Even better: You can make 'em in 15 minutes flat
One 3 1/2 -ounce bar dark chocolate
12 strawberries, with stems on
1 teaspoon red peppercorns, crushed with a mortar and pestle or peppermill
12 walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt or another flaky gourmet salt
12 Moroccan olives with pits
1. Line a baking sheet or serving tray with parchment paper.
2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a nonreactive heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir thoroughly.
3. Holding onto the hull of the strawberry, dip each one into the melted chocolate and place it on the baking sheet. Sprinkle crushed red peppercorns on top.
4. Drop the walnut pieces into the chocolate and stir until coated with chocolate. With a slotted spoon, transfer the walnuts to the baking sheet and sprinkle them with the salt.
5. Put the olives in the chocolate and stir until coated. (It's important to do the olives last because they tend to be salty.) Transfer them to the baking sheet with a slotted spoon.
6. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the berries, nuts, and olives set for at least 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Loved that Curried Deviled Eggs a lot.....gonna try this out in today's dinner.
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Red peppercorns on strawberries? Interesting lol... I don't know about the chocolate covered olives though!!!
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That chocolate covered strawberry looks SO SO GOOOD!
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Everything looks super delicious! Especially the halibut! I love fish, so this would be a great recipe.
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I really like the Cumin Deviled Eggs recipe and the Dark Chocolate covered items sound terrific! I'm not entirely sure about the chocolate covered olives though! I really don't like fish so I do rely on a high grade omega 3 supplement with as much DHA as EPA.
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Hostess to reopen, expand Emporia plant
Hiring of initial 250 people underway
The investment partnership that bought Hostess Brands' snack cake product lines said it will reopen its eastern Kansas bakery this summer, with hiring of an initial 250 people already underway.
The Emporia plant had more than 550 employees when it was shut down last November following a strike by union bakers.
Emporia City Commissioner Jon Geitz told KVOE-AM that Thursday's announcement by Hostess Brands LLC was good news for the city.
The new company had paid $410 million for the rights to the Hostess and Dolly Madison snack cake brands as well as five plants, but Geitz said the reopening of the Emporia plant had not been assured until Thursday.
Hostess Brands officials said they'll expand the bakery and are aiming for total employment of about 300 within the next few years.
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Campbellsville water customers will soon notice improved water quality and pressure.
During its regular meeting Tuesday, Campbellsville City Council members approved a resolution that would begin a $1.8 million water line improvement project.
David Bowles of Monarch Engineering told Council members that the city was among 25 out of 203 applicants approved by the state for water projects.
The approval offers the city a $656,000 grant and a 20-year $1.2 million loan at 1 percent interest.
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