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10 Parks near Orondo, Washington
Chelan Falls, Washington 2.31 miles NE
Chelan, Washington 4.23 miles N
Manson, Washington 8.82 miles NW
Waterville, Washington 9.98 miles SW
Entiat, Washington 11.32 miles SW
21553 SR97 Orondo, Washington 98843 (map) | (509) 884-4700
Sites: 27 | Latest Rate: $31.00 | 3 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $31.00
Located next to the Columbia River this park has grassy areas and picnic tables. There is swimming allowed in the river and kayaks, peddle oats and stand up boars available to rent. The sites are grassy and level but rather close together. Electric and water hookups only with no dump station in the park. The bathrooms and showers are adequate and relatively clean. Since there are quite a few tent sites, the restrooms are in heavy use. The hostess was exceptionally skilled in customer service and went out of her way to be helpful. The available WiFi could be used near the office only, but there is a table set and some chairs nearby that you can use while online. - Mainlygoing
Jul 2015 - $35.00
Simple, plain park next to the Columbia River. The 13 parallel RV sites are either grass or gravel with sun or shade, depending on the site. Water and electric hookups; no sewer and no dump station. Very clean park setting with boat ramps, lots of grassy areas but close to Highway 97 and fairly noisy. Verizon 4G service good but OTA television was primarily PBS (7 of the 10 channels). Dog friendly. No apparent restrictions on washing vehicles. I would stay here again. - fruffiii
Jul 2013 - $34.00
Stayed two days/nights. Park is located between Highway 97 and the Columbia River. It is located next to a boat ramp. There are 13 RV sites, 14 tent sites and 12 moorage slips for boats. The hosts were friendly. Big wide 60 ft dead end exterior road with back in sites that are easy to get into with someone "back in challenged". Sites are grass or gravel. 30/50 amp electric, water, but no sewer. Plus no dump station at the park. Tree branches in some sites for big rigs needed to be cut back. Suppose to have Wi-Fi at the office/store but when we tried it the first night it won't connect. Didn't even try the second night. Got seven channels off the TV antenna, most of them being PBS. Had road noise due to the highway. The female host came by the 2nd afternoon and told us we had to pay $8. a night for our extra vehicle. My wife refused to pay because when she called and made the reservation, whomever she talked to she told them we had 25 ft HDT, 35 ft 5th wheel trailer and a car. Nothing was said about the extra fee. Leaving the park the entrance/exit is interesting due to a orange cone chained down in the middle. Had to use the entrance to get out running over the chained cone. - Tallboy
Orondo, Washington (map) | (509) 784-0229
Sites: 45 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 3 Reviews
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Sep 2014 - $35.00
My family and I stayed here along with many other families during my sons end of the year baseball tournament. It was a great place to come back after a day at the fields and swim and jetski in the river. Well kept park, lots of grass to throw the ball around/lawn games, sites were open to one another but it didnt matter considering it was the families of the team all right together. - PacificRVer
Aug 2013 - $30.00
Rate needs an extra $6.50 if you reserve online. Beautiful!!!! Right on the banks of the Columbia River. Boat dock, HUGE day use area. Green grass all around. I would not recommend anything over 36 feet. One or maybe two sites could take a 40+ footer. Super park. - Kirt
Aug 2011 - $27.00
If your GPS tells you to take Shop Loop Road, IGNORE THIS! Just drive until you see the signs for the park. This is a BEAUTIFUL park! I can't believe this park isn't already in the database! This park does not take reservations, it's first come, first serve. The ranger explained that although the State operates the park, the local County owns the land. There are several state/county parks in this area that have a reservation system, and the county that owns this land wants to keep this as a "last resort" park in case the others are full. That is the reason reservations are not allowed. Well, for a LAST RESORT park, it is gorgeous! The park is spread out. The tent area is way over there, the RV section is way over in another area, and the two beautiful group camp areas (with large pavilions) are a half mile down the road. The RV section has great spacing! Each camp site has a lot of acreage to it. Water and electric only, but there is a "community" dump station. If you camped there your dumping is included. There is a tent pad in each RV space, but the tent pads are kind of "blended" into the grass. If you are camping in the RV section and have a tent, best to ask park staff where the tent can go. If you are tent camping and want the actual tent section, you park in a specified parking lot and "hike it in" to the tent area, which is out on an island. The park provides little carts for you to pack your stuff out to the island. There are lots of trees in the tent area, plenty of shade. Each tent space has plenty of acreage. The park also has a great boating launch, and a good beach area for lake swimming. If you don't carry a satellite, you can barely get a FOX channel over the air, nothing else. Verizon Air Card worked great here! I'd give this park a 10 but the only downer is the power lines that run through the park in the RV section. You wake up to beautiful peaceful scenery, and the lovely sound of snap and crackle. - DXSMac
Chelan Falls, Washington (map) | (509) 661-4551
Sites: 46 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 14 Reviews
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Sep 2015 - $30.00
the review from gtogrl, Sept. 2015 pretty much said it all so this review ends up a "ditto". My only add would be that there are NO reservations. It's a first come first serve. This park is one that sets the bar for the other parks. Stayed here in a motorhome. - Sweatlife
Sep 2015 - $25.00
Beebe Bridge CG is a pleasant oasis in an otherwise dry and wide open landscape, a real gem at a great price. The CG is located on the banks of the Columbia River with easy access off Hwy 97. Many sites are riverfront and most others have some river views. The campground is grassy with lots of shade trees. The sites are level and well-spaced with many pull-throughs. There are free showers in well-maintained restrooms and a sani-dump. There is also a huge day use area and a boat launch. The only negative is that there is road noise, but it got pretty quiet at night and did not bother us. - gtogrl
Jun 2015 - $28.00
We stayed at the Beebe Bridge state park for 7 days in our 40' RV. It is a first come first serve park with a kiosk for booking spots. It was a busy weekend so spots were hard to find especially those with waterfront spaces. There are a few pull through loops but mostly back ends which we had. It was still close to the water so it worked out. The problem is that there are people driving around looking for a spot so if you find one, park and then go pay at the kiosk or your space may be gone. There are a lot of tenter's at this park so be prepared for anything and everything and people wondering through your camp as well as screaming kids. The tenter's have a tendency of not knowing camping etiquette so be ready for that. The utilities were in the right place and they all worked fine. The park sprinklers come on at all hours of the day so make sure you don't leave something out that you don't want soaked. Our satellite worked fine as did our Verizon hot spot. The river is fun if you have a boat other than that fishing is a waists of time and swimming is only allowed in the main area of the park and not in camp. We would not stay at this park again only because of the kind of people who come here. No respect and too many screaming kids with no supervision. - SteelHorseRider
Chelan, Washington (map) | (509) 682-8023
Sites: 165 | Latest Rate: $44.00 | 25 Reviews
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Apr 2016 - $44.00
What a fantastic park this is!! All the amenities one would need and spotless! Very courteous and helpful staff when booking and during check-in. Same charming, smiling lady.
Great location, beautiful views of the lake, valley and snow capped peaks in the distance. Oh and did I mention that it's dog friendly too?
The only knock on this park, hence the rating, is the price could have been somewhat lower seeing it still was off season, but oh well.
Short drive from the RV park to several wonderful wineries such as Tsillan, Karma and Nefarious, which are in close proximity to one another.
Will most definitely return off season again and again.
I can see this RV park being an absolute ZOO during the holidays, because it's that good! - Diego Stevens
May 2015 - $38.00
Convenience was objective this time. Early season, not crowded, premium site with view of lake. In town location. We biked to wine tastings, lots of sunshine. You don't have a lot of privacy. 50-50 split of site with shade or not. - NXTSTOP
Jun 2014 - $37.00
What a neat town with an RV/camping park in the middle of all the activities. Lots to do, both for the kids and parents. The waterfront provides a clean and safe area for swimming and playing in the water. The are many wineries to visit for tasting. One of the nicest find on our trip. We would stay here again. - S_CAMPY
Chelan, Washington (map) | (509) 687-3710
Sites: 144 | Latest Rate: $54.00 | 3 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $54.00
Pricey during prime-time, and our site was very un-level. We stayed one night. $49 + $5 booking fee. The City is workin' this nice park for all they can get! But it's a nice park, with a beach, the sites are spacious, and it's well-maintained and operated. So let's call it a good value.
We stayed in a large pull-thru site, # 24-2. The half dozen sites in this block were not leveled when they were built, so it's asphalt on sloping ground. Bring blocks and work at it when you arrive and you'll be fine. Most sites around the park are on more level ground. - Kmuinch
Jul 2014 - $35.00
This is fantastic on the south end of Lake Chelan near the town of Chelan. They have recently redone the RV sites so that they are paved, wider, and have upgraded wiring. Those are numbers 1-17. The sites across the street 18-35 roughly) are smaller. They accommodate smaller trailers (24') and have only 20 amp and water. The swimming area is great and you can rent paddle boards there or wave runners closer to town. There is a store that sells everything from breakfast to ice cream to inflatables. It is convenient but expensive. Our kids had a great time. I do wish that they had a at least one ranger patrolling at night. At times, a few other campers were loud and one or two had roaring wood fires when fires were banned due to the wildfires. Reserve early, this place fills up many months in advance for the summer. - jjwsfgiants
Jun 2013 - $35.00
We had great weather for our weekend in June at Lake Chelan SP. Our full hookup site was easy to back into, completely level and backed up to a large playfield with new playground equipment. My entire family had a great time relaxing and playing on the beach here. These are the best RV sites I've seen at a state park and the location around the lake is as beautiful as it gets. Access roads if you bypass Chelan can be a bit rough. - pokeyt
Pateros, Washington (map) | (509) 923-2473
Sites: 123 | Latest Rate: $27.00 | 5 Reviews
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Jun 2014 - $27.00
Very nice park and well maintained in all areas. Bathrooms clean. Nice grass area for outdoor activities, yet lots of "woodsy" type sites. Great fishing and nice swimming area. - Weedmans
May 2014 - $25.00
This park got great reviews in two of our camping guide books, so we decided to give it a try, but were somewhat disappointed. On the plus side, the park is pretty, nestled along the shore of Alta Lake with some sites in the pines and some in more open, and exposed areas closer to the lake. There are three loops. Loop 1 is in the woods with a variety of site sizes. It's pretty and there is some privacy, but you have to walk a ways to the lake. Loop 3 is also in the woods and has some pretty sites, but most are very small and suitable only for tent campers. Loop 2 is more open and down near the lake with some sites being right on the shoreline. There is not much privacy in this loop and the access road is narrow with tight corners. Some of the sites here are large and some are quite small. Most of these sites would be very hot in the summer, but of course you could always cool off with a swim in the lake! This loop also has some electric/water hook-up sites in what is basically a parking lot, but if you're OK with that you would have some views of the lake. On the negative side, this park now uses Washington State Parks' new variable pricing structure with different fees for Popular, Basic ,and Economy sites which you have to sort out for yourself. Also, there is no way to know which sites are available for the night except by copying down the list of open sites posted at the unstaffed entrance station, then drive to pick out your site and then walk or drive all the way back to the entrance station to put your fee in the drop-box. Why not have a drop box in each loop? Washington State Parks are increasingly understaffed with systems that are not designed for the ease of the camper. This campground has flush toilets and coin-op showers. The showers were clean but definitely showing their age. The lake is pretty, but there are lots of summer homes lining the far shore that detracts from the natural beauty in my opinion. Fishing is good judging by the success of the folks in our neighboring campsite. - BruceandKathyWA
Sep 2013 - $22.00
After we arrived at this park, we had to go back and see if we had read the prior reviews correctly and were at the right park! There was only one loop open when we stayed here off season. The signage in the park is very confusing. In trying to check out another loop we ended up driving through the park and into a residential area. Although the arrows indicate otherwise, loops 2 and 3 are right across the entrance road from each other. If you go past the entrance to these loops you will be on a very narrow road with little space to turn around if you are towing. There are some sites with electric hookups. In loop 2, the hookup sites are in a row, with little separation, in a parking lot. Most of the non-hookup sites in this loop are very short or not level. We were lucky and were able to maneuver our smaller RV into a dry camping site with decent views. This park has a very neglected feel; it could use some TLC. The lake is small with part of it on private land with houses visible from the park. On the positive side, there were only two other campers in the park and it was nice and quiet at night. Our Verizon phone worked well and we were able to use our data plan with 3G signal. We were able to get satellite, but most sites would not. Washington has some wonderful state parks, many in this area. We would bypass this park and stay at a different state park next time. - TheJim
Chelan, Washington (map) | (509) 687-3610
Sites: 67 | Latest Rate: $31.00 | 1 Reviews
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Aug 2011 - $31.00
This campground is all about boat access, because that's your only way to get in the water. There is a tiny swimming area that is really only good for small kids, but unless you have a boat there's no other water access here. The people were super nice and the facilities were clean. The campground is also pretty far away from Chelan, but there is a nice store in the campground for ice and firewood, etc. I thought the sites were too crowded, and there were a lot of tents on each campsite. - amandaHoops
East Wenatchee, Washington (map) | (509) 884-8702
Sites: 98 | Latest Rate: $40.00 | 21 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $40.00
A beautiful state park, with spacious sites, including a full-hookup loop with sites large enough for a big rig. Nice bike trails, and a great view of the Columbia River. Lush green grass, and some trees, but but we were able to get a spot where our satellite worked! - MerBee
Apr 2015 - $40.00
Self registration at this time of year. Rate shown for pull-through site (#43) on the exterior side of the campground loop. It will be an extra $5 during peak season. Most of the sites in this loop have plenty of room, but sites 43 and 45 also have a nice view of the Columbia river. Park roads and campsites were asphalt. Our site was fairly level. Hookups worked fine, although the sewer connection is an elbow above ground that can be awkward to connect. No Wi-Fi or cable TV, but there were a couple of PBS stations over the air. There are a few walking paths from the campground to the day use area and the docks. There is a playground nearby. Only "fly in the ointment" (besides the price increase) were the lack of garbage facilities at the campground. The only place to deposit garbage was in two overloaded dumpsters on the way out of the park. This park is like an oasis in the semi desert landscape. We would definitely return again. - Onemoretrail
Oct 2013 - $29.00
The rate reflects off-prime season rates for a full hookup site. What a beautiful, well-kept Washington State Park! During off-season, the park does not accept reservations; we got lucky and were able to secure one of the few sites that have a view of Lake Entiat. We had planned on staying two nights and ended up staying five nights. The interior roads and sites are all paved and in excellent condition. The wonderful lawns are well manicured. The sites are very well separated, but there is little vegetation to provide privacy. There is a major highway across from the lake, so there is some road noise, but not much at night. The utilities are good, except for the sewer coming up in an ell so that attaching a sewer hose requires some ingenuity. Our Verizon phone worked well and our data plan worked well with 4G. We were not able to use our satellite dish on the roof because of tree cover but were able to position a portable satellite dish to get television. We would definitely stay at this park again. - TheJim
Bridgeport, Washington (map) | (509) 686-4747
Sites: 20 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 10 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $30.00
Small campground with boat launch right on the Columbia River. Decent sized pull throughs, however not big enough for 45' plus tow.
Clean, obviously well managed, decent view.
Needs better 'close-in' directions to campground. If you miss the correct street it's not fun.
We'd recommend it to others. - Tucsonbenz
Jul 2016 - $30.00
This is a delightful green, grassy park along the banks of the Columbia river just below the Chief Joseph dam. It is not busy when other parks are often full (unless the fishing is good, then it might be full). City park, with a host on site who is very nice and friendly. Quiet at night, except the fishermen might get up pretty early (like 3:00 am). The town doesn't have much to recommend it but the small grocery store is adequate and there are several Mexican stores that could be helpful with Mexican food you may be making. We will be sure to stop again on our way to Canada. - saturn7
Jun 2016 - $30.00
WOW. My second wow RV Park this summer. But unlike the last one, this place charges money, $30 per night for a 50 amp full hookup, paved, level, roomy pull-through site on the lower level with good WiFi. Not the best value given the area, but the lower sites sit right on the Columbia River and the view is great. Marina Park is probably the nicest part of this town along with the very nice tree carvings on the way in from 17 on 173. These carvings are very good and well worth a look.
The lower level has 6 sites, A - F. The park host has site A. Sites B - F are all very nice pull-through sites. The 'host from hell' referred to in an earlier review is no longer here. We did not even see 'rules', we just used common sense during our stay. There is a TV antenna on a nearby mountain making over-the-air TV reception exceptional. Limited selection, but we had all of the networks and several PBS types. I was more than happy with the station choices. Verizon cell and broadband both very good. WiFi was pretty strong in site B. Great little muni park for a few days of R n' R. We will stop again if we come through this area again. - Bob and Inga
Brewster, Washington (map) | (509) 733-0540
Sites: 31 | Latest Rate: $32.00 | 1 Reviews
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May 2013 - $32.00
This is an older city run park and not suitable for big rigs. It was near empty during our stay so we were able to maneuver into one of the pull-through spaces. The 30 amp only service sags to 105 Volts with just a light load, water pressure is OK but the sewer hookups are a bit of a challenge. Satellite TV and Internet were OK. - JScott


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"Rosacea is probably a collection of many different diseases that are lumped together inappropriately." Zoe Diana Draelos, MD. Dr. Draelos is a member of the ROSIE [ROSacea International Expert] Group that says the current classification of rosacea is controversial. Dr. Draelos is also a member of the RRDi MAC. Just because you have a red face might mean you have another skin condition besides rosacea. Your physician should differentiate rosacea from a plethora of other skin conditions. If you need photos of rosacea click here.
Sometimes rosacea is misdiagnosed. No one really knows what causes rosacea and there are a number of theories for your consideration. Rosacea, therefore, can be confusing, a bewilderment and a mystery (for more info click here).
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The RRDi is in the forefront of other rosacea non profit organizations with the digital medical revolution. Your rosacea is an individual case and you need to find what treatment will work for your rosacea and not a treatment aimed at the masses. Individuals can come together and share data, using collaboration tools that the RRDi offers for free. If you have the volunteer spirit and want to become part of this innovative non profit, learn how you can volunteer and be part of this digital medical revolution. You can post in our member forum if you register.
Once you join you have a number of tools to collaborate with other members. You can create your own rosacea blog with our tools once you join, with easy step by step directions on how to do this. Our Gallery application lets members share photos and videos with the community. We have a chat tool available to members. Volunteers who contribute their time and energy may receive a free Google Apps for Work account.
The inaugural edition of the Journal of the Rosacea Research & Development Institute is available at iUniverse and Amazon. We will continue to publish more editions of the journal with volunteers and print on demand publications if we receive donations or we receive enough volunteer articles to publish. You can become part of this if you have the volunteer spirit or if you donate. One of our goals is to offer $1,000 to the author of each published article in our journal, including any professionals, who submit articles to us, but also any rosacea sufferer could receive the $1,000 if an article written by one of our members is published in our journal. So, if enough volunteers write rosacea articles for us to publish we will continue to publish using volunteers as we did with our first publication of the Journal of the RRDi. All you need to do is to post an article in our member forum. We have the ability to upgrade the post to an article for consideration to be published later.
The RRDi is a volunteeer member driven organization and invites rosacea sufferers to become involved. Volunteering is the force that drives the organization and is an integral spirit of the RRDi philosophy. The RRDi warmly invites rosacea sufferers to participate in this non profit which you can become a part of. You are not required to volunteer when you join, since we still want you to join even if you can't volunteer. If all you can do is become a member, that will increase our membership which is helpful in itself. But if you can volunteer, let us know on the application. Please join. For a limited time you may receive a free ebook, Rosacea 101: Includes the Rosacea Diet as a free gift from the founder/director. Just mention in the application that you want the free ebook (write in the volunteer box).
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Jilla First Day Collections At Box Office
Illayathalapathy Vijay's Jilla has got thunderous response from his fans, as the film has got stupendous opening on the release day (January 10). Indeed, it has made the movie bosses happy.
Jilla was released in close to 900+ screens worldwide. In Tamil Nadu alone, the screen count stands somewhere between 360-390 and in Chennai around 40 screens. The film was released in more than 10 counties including Srilanka, Malaysia, UK, USA, France.
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Multiplexes in Chennai had dedicated major screens for this movie to meet the demands of the audience. On the release day, the Tamil flick has got never-heard response from the Illayathalapathy fans.
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In Chennai, the movie, which is made with the budget of 40 crores, ran into packed house in all the theatres. The state government's decision to permit five shows at single screens turned out to be blessing for exhibitors, distributors and the producer. This helped the people, who are involved in the business, to cash in on the occasion and to make quick money.
A theatre owner says, "It is a wonderful time for cine goers as they are getting big releases for Pongal. We are also happy because of the wonderful turnout that we witnessed on Friday. We are hoping that the same trend will continue for the next few weeks." Continue reading the story on the slideshow...


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Book: 'Dirty Secrets: Our ASIO Files' Shows Acts of Surveillance
For decades Australia's main national-security intelligence agency has kept tabs on the country's activists and social campaigners, monitoring the actions of a surprising number of prominent academics, lawyers and celebrities.
Now a number of these "subversives" have decided to turn the tables, seeking to highlight the failings and ideological leanings of Australia's spies.
Thanks to a law that allows individuals to access their own secret files after 30 years, they have compiled a book that reviews their own intelligence records. A treatise on democracy, privacy, rumor and truth, the book concludes that most of the surveillance was petty and poorly executed, and may have even stymied the careers of young people with unfashionable political views.
Among the more than two dozen people who have penned the chapters for "Dirty Secrets: Our ASIO Files" are a celebrity gardener, a Justice of the High Court, a soap opera producer and a film reviewer. All of them were spied on through the 1960s and 1970s. The book was edited by Meredith Burgmann, a veteran politician and vigorous anti-apartheid campaigner who received a two-month prison sentence in 1971 for disrupting a Springbok rugby match.
A panel of the book's contributors appeared last week at the Sydney Writers' Festival, including academic Anne Summers. Reading her file "confirmed the paranoia we had as students," Ms. Summers said.
According to Ms. Summers, her own file showed that the director general of Australia's Security Intelligence Organisation intervened in her application to join the civil service in 1969, making sure she was blocked from important positions because she had marched in support of Vietnam's National Liberation Front. Instead she was relegated to stamping time sheets in the government's Postmaster-General's Department.
Other notes from her file revealed that an informant at a commercial airline was feeding ASIO details of her flights between cities, while spies had intercepted a phone call she had made to a bookshop about pro-contraception pamphlets.
The file also indicated incompetence: ASIO failed to locate her birth certificate for many years simply because she had moved interstate, Ms. Summers said.
Justice of the High Court Michael Kirby, another contributor to the book, believes an informant was placed in the Council for Civil Liberties, a human rights group, because minutes from meetings he attended appeared in his personal file.
Extensive readings of his case notes have convinced him ASIO was simply targeting "students and liberally minded people."
"It was so disproportionate," Mr. Kirby said, describing most of the notes in his file as "gossip and trivia."
Other acts of surveillance were even more absurd, the book suggests. The film critic David Stratton – still host of the popular ABC television show "At the Movies" – was branded a subversive because he wore a red tie and handkerchief on Poland's National Day.
Elizabeth Evatt, former chief judge of the Family Court of Australia, reviewed her father Clive's file for the book. A politician and lawyer, he attracted the attention of ASIO after speaking against a law passed in 1951 that banned the Communist Party in Australia. The law was later overturned by the High Court.
Ms. Evatt said her father's file showed ASIO had grown suspicious of all his actions – including trivial facts like his support for a film screening of the "The Barber of Seville," and his decision to allow a dance party to be held on a Sunday.
Other positions he took on issues such as Cyprus's independence movement were considered part of a Communist agenda despite no evidence, Ms. Evatt said.
Reading the file convinced her that more scrutiny needs to be applied to Australia's secret service. In particular, she is worried that asylum seekers having their visas vetted by ASIO could lose their chance for a new life because of flawed intelligence assessments.
"On the basis of this book we do not know if those assessments are based on rumor," she said.
Ultimately, though, the aging activists recognized that the intelligence community has moved on since the 1960s and 1970s. Today's new technologies make the idea of personal files redundant when so much data can be captured from emails, social media and phone records.
"Security has moved far beyond what is in this book – this is really primitive stuff," Mr. Kirby said. "Today information technology has grown so exponentially it is the source of the new dangers of disproportionality."
Ms. Summers, Ms. Evatt, Ms. Burgmann and Mr. Kirby spoke as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival, May 19 – 25.


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So they decided to do a c-section. It was a complete shock, as I had a perfectly normal and healthy pregnancy. So we did the c-section and my baby boy was born 7/22 at 12:07pm weighing 9lbs and 21 1/2" long.
I'm grateful my baby boy is here, but I am feeling very guilty/upset/anxious (don't know the right word to describe it) that I didn't have him vaginally. It's my first baby, and I feel like a vaginal birth is something special for a mother, and I just feel like I missed out. Knowing that the rest of my future children will most likely be born via c-section makes me feel worse, knowing ill never experience a vaginal childbirth.
I know I'll get over it with time. :(
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Jacques Leglise Trophy
Great Britain and Ireland's leading boy golfers will be bidding to defend the title when Prince's Golf Club hosts the Jacques Leglise Trophy for the first time on 26-27 August 2016.
Last year a strong GB&I team, captained by Scotland's Bradley Moore, overcame a two-point deficit to level the overall score at 12½ -12½ against the Continent of Europe and retain the Jacques Leglise Trophy at Royal Dornoch.
GB&I won 17 out of the first 21 encounters but since 2005 things have been more evenly balanced with the Continent of Europe winning four out of the subsequent eleven matches.
Prince's Golf Club is adjacent to Royal St George's Golf Club and hosted The Open in 1932, as well as the Amateur Championship and the Senior Open.
There was drama to the end as the under-18 GB&I team retained the Jacques Leglise Trophy with an overall score of overall score of 12½ -12½ against the Continent of at Royal Dornoch in 2015.
Peter McEvoy's GB&I side held a narrow one-point lead at the start of the final day but the outcome looked far from assured after the Continent of Europe turned the match on its head by winning the morning foursomes 3½-½ to open up a 9-7 lead going into the singles. The outcome was eventually decided by the final shot on the final green of the final match, with the matches ending in a tie for the first time since 1978 when the contest was played over one day instead of two.
The Jacques Leglise Trophy is an annual international match played between two selected teams of nine amateur boy golfers representing Great Britain & Ireland and the Continent of Europe.


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1 Dead Following Overnight Shooting In Columbia HeightsPolice in Columbia Heights say they're looking for multiple persons of interest following an overnight shooting that left one person dead.
St. Paul Firefighter/Paramedic Dies After Suddenly Collapsing At StationAccording to a statement from the St. Paul Fire Department, 38-year-old Shane Clifton told colleagues at Station No. 14 that he felt sick at around 5 p.m., then suddenly collapsed.
Pre-Teen Girl Drowned In New Brighton CreekA pre-teen girl drowned Thursday after about 20 minutes underwater in a New Brighton creek.
Girl Hospitalized After 20 Minutes Underwater A pre-teen girl is in critical condition Thursday after about 20 minutes underwater in a New Brighton creek.
Good Question: Same Medical Procedure, Different Price Tags?When you have a heart attack and are rushed to the hospital, you're not usually thinking about doing some comparison shopping on price. But for the first time Thursday, the U.S. government released pricing information from hospitals around the country. And that data showed vast disparities in the amount hospitals are charging for the same procedures.
Charges: Man Touched Child After Tampering With Juice BoxA Blaine man is charged with criminal sexual conduct for allegedly touching an 8-year-old on New Year's Day after slipping something into the child's juice box, court documents filed say.
Man Get 9 Year Sentence For Murder In Mass OverdoseA 22-year-old Blaine man received a 9-year prison sentence Tuesday in connection with a mass overdose that left one man dead last year, the Anoka County Attorney's Office said.
Allina Fires 32 Employees For Snooping At Patient RecordsNearly three dozen hospital workers at Allina Hospitals were fired Thursday after violating privacy rules involving a high-profile overdose case.


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Search Resumes For Possible Drowning Victim
Posted July 20th, 2013 @ 3:34pm
(13WHAM)Rochester, N.Y. – The Monroe County Sheriff's Department continued the search Saturday for an alleged drowning victim in Irondequoit Bay.
The investigation was delayed Friday evening due to severe weather and was scheduled to continue at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
The U.S. Coast guard assisted with the search Friday.
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Employee Security:
Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement
GAO-08-551T: Published: Apr 9, 2008. Publicly Released: Apr 9, 2008.
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In an effort to increase the quality and security of federal identification (ID) practices, the President issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) in August 2004. This directive requires the establishment of a governmentwide standard for secure and reliable forms of ID. GAO was asked to testify on its report, being released today, assessing the progress selected agencies have made in implementing HSPD-12. For this report, GAO selected eight agencies with a range of experience in implementing ID systems and analyzed actions these agencies had taken. GAO was also asked to summarize challenges in the DOD personnel security clearance process. This overview is based on past work including reviews of clearance-related documents. Military servicemembers, federal workers, and industry personnel must obtain security clearances to gain access to classified information. Long-standing delays in processing applications for these clearances led GAO to designate the Department of Defense's (DOD) program as a high-risk area in 2005. In its report on HSPD-12, GAO made recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to, among other things, set realistic milestones for implementing the electronic authentication capabilities. GAO has also made recommendations to OMB and DOD to improve the security clearance process.
Much work had been accomplished to lay the foundations for implementation of HSPD-12--a major governmentwide undertaking. However, none of the eight agencies GAO reviewed--the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, and Labor; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration--met OMB's goal of issuing ID cards by October 27, 2007, to all employees and contractor personnel who had been with the agency for 15 years or less. In addition, for the limited number of cards that had been issued, most agencies had not been using the electronic authentication capabilities on the cards and had not developed implementation plans for those capabilities. A key contributing factor for this limited progress is that OMB had emphasized issuance of the cards, rather than full use of the cards' capabilities. Furthermore, agencies anticipated having to make substantial financial investments to implement HSPD-12, since ID cards are considerably more expensive than traditional ID cards. However, OMB had not considered HSPD-12 implementation to be a major new investment and thus had not required agencies to prepare detailed plans regarding how, when, and the extent to which they would implement the electronic authentication mechanisms available through the cards. Until OMB revises its approach to focus on the full use of the capabilities of the new ID cards, HSPD-12's objectives of increasing the quality and security of ID and credentialing practices across the federal government may not be fully achieved. Regarding personnel security clearances, GAO's past reports have documented problems in DOD's program including delays in processing clearance applications and problems with the quality of clearance related reports. Delays in the clearance process continue to increase costs and risk to national security, such as when new DOD industry employees are not able to begin work promptly and employees with outdated clearances have access to classified documents. Moreover, DOD and the rest of the federal government provide limited information to one another on how they individually ensure the quality of clearance products and procedures. While DOD continues to face challenges in timeliness and quality in the personnel security clearance process, high-level government attention has been focused on improving the clearance process.
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Emergency Communications:Effectiveness of the Post-Katrina Interagency Coordination Group Could Be EnhancedGAO-16-681: Published: Jul 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Aug 15, 2016.
Jul 21, 2016
DHS Management:Enhanced Oversight Could Better Ensure Programs Receiving Fees and Other Collections Use Funds EfficientlyGAO-16-443: Published: Jul 21, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 21, 2016.
Jul 12, 2016
Coast Guard:Agency Could Better Assess Its Impact on Arctic Capability Gaps and Is Exploring Icebreaker Acquisition OptionsGAO-16-738T: Published: Jul 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Critical Infrastructure Protection:DHS Has Made Progress in Enhancing Critical Infrastructure Assessments but Additional Improvements are NeededGAO-16-791T: Published: Jul 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Critical Infrastructure Protection:Improvements Needed for DHS's Chemical Facility Whistleblower Report ProcessGAO-16-572: Published: Jul 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Coast Guard:Arctic Strategy Is Underway, but Agency Could Better Assess How Its Actions Mitigate Known Arctic Capability GapsGAO-16-453: Published: Jun 15, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Jul 7, 2016
Maritime Security:Progress and Challenges in Implementing Maritime Cargo Security ProgramsGAO-16-790T: Published: Jul 7, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 7, 2016.
Jun 14, 2016
Coast Guard:Actions Underway to Develop Acquisition Plans that Reflect New Assets and Improve the Asset Allocation ProcessGAO-16-633T: Published: Jun 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 14, 2016.
Coast Guard:Actions Needed to Improve Strategic Allocation of Assets and Determine Workforce RequirementsGAO-16-379: Published: May 24, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 14, 2016.
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Aviation Security:TSA Is Taking Steps to Improve Expedited Screening Effectiveness, but Improvements in Screener Oversight Are NeededGAO-16-707T: Published: Jun 7, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 7, 2016.
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Travel's Best Amusement Parks and Water Parks 2014
From Tokyo's DisneySea to Tennessee's Dollywood, our advisors handpicked the most thrilling theme parks for our family fun list, Travel's Best Amusement and Water Parks 2014.
Epcot at Walt Disney World, Orlando
Epcot at Walt Disney World, OrlandoTheme parks aren't just for kids, especially ones like Epcot at Walt Disney World. "While it has fun and thrilling attractions for the whole family, including Test Track, Mission: SPACE, Soarin', Spaceship Earth, etc., the real attractions at Epcot are the World Showcase's 11 countries, where you can sample food and drinks from Germany, Mexico, Norway, Canada, Japan, Italy, France...," says Alvey. In the fall, Epcot's World Showcase transforms into the International Food & Wine Festival, an event featuring food and drink samples from nearly 30 different countries. 960 1280
Aquaventure, Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
Aquaventure, Atlantis Paradise Island, BahamasWhile the region's beautiful beaches might beckon you to the Bahamas, your kids will be in paradise at the largest water park in the Caribbean, Aquaventure at Atlantis. A free perk for overnight guests of the Atlantis resort, the water park has it all: a gentle lazy river, exciting rapid rides and multiple water slides that take guests on huge vertical drops, around 5-story corkscrews and along twisting water coasters. "Kids will love jungle-themed slides and fountains, as well as Splasher's, a Mayan-themed water playground that's perfect for the smallest guests," adds Gifford. 960 1280
Schlitterbahn, Kansas City
Schlitterbahn, Kansas CityGet ready for the world's tallest waterslide, set to open at Schlitterbahn in summer 2014. According to Insane Coaster Wars producer Steve VanDis, the excitement is building for this one. "This 17-story waterslide will be the tallest waterslide in the world, with just the construction of this massive coaster dominating the skyline," he says. Those not so keen on stomach-hurling rides may be more comfortable floating on the lazy river or relaxing in a private beach cabana (which you can reserve ahead of time) while watching the kids play on 13 mini-slides. Looking to save money? Pack a picnic (you can bring your own food and drinks into the park) and grab a table near Henry's Hideaway so you can have a breather while the kids play nearby, suggests VanDis. 960 1280
Hersheypark, Hershey, PA
Hersheypark, Hershey, PAChocolate lovers of all ages will be in heaven at Hershey Park. Family travel expert and founder of Kidventurous.com, Erin Gifford says, "You can listen to singing cows and learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar at Chocolate World before riding multiple roller coasters and floating along a lazy river just next door at Hersheypark." Before you go, download the free mobile app to plan your day and navigate the park. While you might be here for the free chocolate samples, your kids won't want to miss 3 new rides just for them, including the Cocoa Cruiser, a pint-sized roller coaster. 960 1280
Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TennesseeCalling all Dolly Parton and country music fans! Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood combines a family-fun atmosphere with down-home country music and fare, including a new lemonade stand featuring over 300 flavors. Kreischer says Dollywood is his favorite family-friendly park, and a perfect spot for a family reunion. Dollywood hosts 5 annual festivals in 2014, including the popular Barbeque & Bluegrass festival that pairs the best barbecue in the South with the biggest names in bluegrass (May 24 -June 8). Fair warning, don't expect to see Dolly here in person, but you can visit Dolly's Smoky Mountain Home, an attraction modeled after the country singer's childhood home. 960 1280
Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells, WisconsinWhen it comes to water parks, Kreischer's pick is Noah's Ark, the largest water park in the US located in Wisconsin Dells, WI, and for one simple reason: Scorpion's Tail! "This is a ride you have to ride multiple times just to figure out what is happening to your body. You start in a coffin-like capsule, then the floor drops out from underneath you, and you freefall for roughly 40 to 50 feet before you're flipped upside down and around in the high-speed, G pulling loop. Before you know it you're squirted out for the masses with a look of shock on your face as they giggle and see you try to figure out what just happened," says Kreischer, who rode this ride over 20 times the first day it opened. Don't miss trying to hang 10 on the park's newest attraction, Surfing Safari. Or for gentler rides, there's Bumper Boats and several lazy rivers to relax on in family-size tubes. 960 1280
Busch Gardens, Virginia
Busch Gardens, VirginiaDon't have the time or money to take the family to Europe? Head to Busch Gardens for a taste of the "Old World" culture in Williamsburg, VA, which features attractions like Escape from Pompeii, Loch Ness Monster and the 3-D ride, Europe in the Air. There's more here than just the coasters according to VanDis. "Whether you're here for the annual Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival or just enjoying the food stands and eateries, the food is always amazing. I love the BBQ spot and I try to stop by every time I'm there," he says. Steve's all-time favorite coaster? Griffon. At over 200 feet high, it's still the fastest dive coaster in the world, reaching speeds over 70 mph. Just plan on eating after riding this one. 960 1280
Tokyo DisneySea, Japan
Tokyo DisneySea, Japan"There is nothing like Tokyo DisneySea anywhere else on the planet. The moment you step foot inside the park you are transported to another world unlike any other Disney park you've ever seen, with some of the best themed environments ever created," says Robb Alvey, theme park expert, Insane Coaster Wars. Attractions like Journey to the Center of the Earth (a thrilling voyage through the park's centerpiece volcano); a Japanese version of Tower of Terror; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; a section dedicated to The Little Mermaid, and the Raging Spirits roller coaster make up just a handful of the unique Disney rides and attractions found at this park. 960 1280
Cedar Point, Ohio
Cedar Point, OhioOur resident daredevil Bert Kreischer, host of Trip Flip, has visited amusement parks all around the world, but Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, OH, remains his number one pick. Cedar Point boasts to be the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World " with 72 rides, including 17 roller coasters and more than 10 miles of roller coaster track. "Hands-down, no questions asked, the number 1 thrill park in the world. They have more intense rides per square inch than anywhere I've ever been in my entire life," says Kreischer. For an unforgettable "race to the sky" in 17 seconds, ride the accelerator roller coaster, Top Thrill Dragster. Or test your vocal chords on the newest ride opening this summer, Pipe Scream, a thrill ride that careens over 302 feet of track, flying 43 feet above the midway at 43 mph. 960 1280
Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World, Orlando
Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World, OrlandoWalt Disney World has more to offer than just its 4 main parks – there is also a water park you can't miss during your stay, too. "Themed as a 'ski resort that is melting' this water park stands out as my favorite water park in the world," says Alvey. There is something for everyone here. For thrill seekers, there is Summit Plummet, once the world's tallest water slide, and for families there are many different attractions including Teamboat Springs, Alvey's favorite "family raft ride." 960 1280
Best Wedding Destination -- Hawaii
Best Wedding Destination -- Hawaii"A perennial favorite, we predict even more couples will say "I do" in Hawaii now that gay marriage has been legalized there. For picture-perfect nuptials tie the knot in Maui at the romantic Grand Wailea resort or on the increasingly popular, but still less-developed Kauai." – Sara Gilliam, Interactive Producer 960 1280
Best Overall Travel Trend -- TV and Movies-Inspired Travel
Best Overall Travel Trend -- TV and Movies-Inspired TravelFrom Breaking Bad to Hunger Games: Catching Fire, TV and movies in 2013 moved us – from Albuquerque, NM, to Hawaii. Tourism boards are finding this is a great way to market a destination – targeting set-jetting fans wanting to follow the steps of their favorite characters on screen. We're predicting films such as Grace of Monaco,The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and cult-favorite shows like Games of Thrones will inspire even more fans to travel in 2014." – Kathleen Rellihan, Interactive Producer 960 1280
Best Travel Gadget -- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Best Travel Gadget -- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II"This Sony Cyber-shot point-and-shoot camera is the perfect substitute for the photog that does not like hauling around a bulky DSLR camera while on vacation. It's an update to 2013's model, which is still available, but offers some new features that are useful such as a tilt LCD screen and Wi-Fi so you can connect with your smartphone."– Arthur Hsu, Video Producer 960 1280
Best International Destination -- Trinidad, Cuba
Best International Destination -- Trinidad, Cuba"For the first time since the 1960s, flights have resumed from Key West to Havana -- thanks to the eased travel restrictions enacted by the Obama administration in 2011. And more travelers are expected to flock to the island nation next year to help Trinidad, Cuba, celebrate its 500th anniversary. This city is also where the rhythmic foundation of salsa music started. We recommend visitors take a comfortable pair of dancing shoes to experience the series of fiestas and cultural events hosted by this hot travel destination." – Kwin Mosby, Managing Producer 960 1280
Best Domestic Location -- Jersey Shore
Best Domestic Location -- Jersey Shore"What travel spot are we ready to see make a comeback? In 2014, New Jersey celebrates 350 unforgettable years of history, milestones and memories. This is the time to visit the Jersey Shores' beautiful beaches and boardwalks, which first broke ground in the US on the Jersey Shore in 1870. Enjoy an array of year-long events including restaurant week, concerts and more to commemorate 350 years!" – Rani Robinson, Managing Producer 960 1280
Best World Event -- Winter Olympics, Sochi
Best World Event -- Winter Olympics, Sochi"For the first time in history, the Winter Olympic Games will be held in Russia. From February 7 to February 23, fans will flock to northern Eurasia to see some of the world's greatest athletes compete against one another in an attempt to earn respect for their home countries; They're final destination: Sochi. Don't miss out on another amazing sporting event taking place in 2014, the FIFA World Cup in Brazil from June 12 to July 13." – Ben Breslerman, Interactive Producer 960 1280
Best Tourist Attraction -- Northern Lights
Best Tourist Attraction -- Northern Lights"Thought this past year was your best chance to see the northern lights? It's true, the lights whipped up a flurry of solar activity in 2013, but the best is yet to come, with show-stopping displays anticipated well into 2014. NASA is predicting the lights' solar activity will peak this winter, with aurora borealis displays stretching into the months to come, in places like Iceland's Lake Myvatn." -- Lisa Singh Interactive Producer 960 1280
Best Wellness Travel Trend – Yoga and Volunteer Vacations
Best Wellness Travel Trend – Yoga and Volunteer Vacations"In 2013, yoga vacations became increasingly popular to detox and decompress outside of yoga studios. And experts are forecasting that volunteer vacations will be on the rise in 2014. So what better way to recharge and support a good cause, than by combing a yoga and volunteer vacation? From volunteering in Kenya with the Africa Yoga Project to yoga and teaching in Kerala, India – there are more and more opportunities available for yoga-loving travelers who want to give back on a feel-good vacation. " -- Kathleen Rellihan, Interactive Producer 960 1280
Best Dining Trend – Local Brew Pubs
Best Dining Trend – Local Brew Pubs"Forget eating local, start drinking local! Whether you're into IPAs, wheat brews or ambers – craft brewing is definitely on the rise, and so are local brew pubs. These establishments offer a unique experience: see how and where the beer is brewed, get out of your comfort zone by sampling a tasting flight, and pair the beer of your choice with the perfect dish. On a recent trip to Asheville, NC, the "beer city," I was surprised by the quality of the beer, the food, and even the atmosphere at Wicked Weed Brewing." – Allee Sangiolo, Interactive Producer 960 1280
Best Hotel Trend – Upscale Hostels
Best Hotel Trend – Upscale Hostels"Forget all your preconceived notions about hostels. Budget travel gets a luxurious makeover with new upscale hostels like the MOXY in Berlin, Milan, London and Frankfurt, #bunk in Istanbul, and the Lisbon Lounge Hotel. Sharing space can be stylish with these hostels' chic rooms made for mingling and networking. Hostels are no longer just for the backpackers, but for the social and savvy budget-conscious traveler." –- Amanda DiGiondomenico, Interactive Producer 960 1280
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, MarylandWith its historic homes, wooden sailboats and midshipmen strolling the streets in their whites, Annapolis is the epitome of classic Americana. It's the perfect place to explore military history and get a peek at its future at the United States Naval Academy Museum. Stay for the food: No trip to Annapolis is complete without enjoying some Maryland crab with Old Bay, of course. 960 1280
Peak to Peak Highway, Estes Park, Colorado
Peak to Peak Highway, Estes Park, ColoradoAs one of the rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park described it, "You can take many photos, but you can never completely capture the beauty of this place." True story. A three-hour stretch of green pine trees, snowcapped mountains and log cabins makes this scenic byway (Colorado's oldest) the perfect setting for a short-but-sweet road trip. 960 1280
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Washington/Oregon
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Washington/OregonLocated on the state line between Washington and Oregon, this locale is an excellent nature-filled family retreat, with waterfalls, wildflowers and sweeping views of the Columbia River. If you're willing to get wet, take a short hike through the majestic Oneonta Gorge, a lush chasm leading to a hidden waterfall. 960 1280
Redwood National and State Parks, California
Redwood National and State Parks, CaliforniaThis enchanted forest of giant trees is located next to miles of empty beach, combining history, culture, wonder and nature in one beautiful location. As sunbeams break through the towering canopy, you'll feel as though you've been transported into a real-life fairy tale. Redwood National Park is truly an awe-inspiring escape for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. 960 1280
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LouisianaA mix of historical and cultural influences has created the unique Cajun/French Creole food, music and language found only in this small part of the country. Enjoy a delicious (and messy) crawfish boil, dance to zydeco music and take a thrilling airboat ride! Plus, in Lafayette, you'll get all the Mardi Gras celebration without the New Orleans tourism. 960 1280
White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
White Sands National Monument, New MexicoCraving Zen and beauty? White Sands offers perhaps the most serene experience in the country. Walking the dunes is like wading through an ocean of diamonds surrounded by purple mountains. Make sure to arrive when the gates open to witness the morning light dancing across the desert. 960 1280
Williams, Arizona
Williams, ArizonaIn the town of Williams, Ariz., expect an eclectic mix of the rich history of Route 66 and the Wild West. Williams is the perfect place for a pit stop to find a kitschy souvenir and let the kids get up close and personal with wildlife at the Bearizona drive-through wildlife park. Then, hop aboard the 100-year-old Grand Canyon Railway for a scenic, 65-mile ride to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. 960 1280
St. Louis
St. LouisSt. Louis is the "Gateway to the West" for more reasons than one. Yes, its iconic Gateway Arch is a sight to behold, but the city's friendly Midwest sensibility, steamboats, vibrant riverfront along the Mississippi, and free attractions such as the St. Louis Zoo make it truly appealing for a family getaway. Plus, it's a (Cardinals) baseball and beer town — could you get more American than that? 960 1280
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AlabamaThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the park created to honor the ship's stellar service during World War II. Tour the battleship, the aircraft collection and the USS Drum submarine, or even book an overnight adventure to get a taste of how the sailors lived. Beyond beautiful Mobile Bay, streets lined with historic homes and giant oaks give way to a vibrant downtown once dubbed "the Paris of the South." 960 1280
Florida Keys Overseas Highway
Florida Keys Overseas HighwayErnest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett — two American icons, with their own devoted fan bases, who've called Key West home. Discover why they fell in love with the Keys by driving the 127-mile Florida Keys Overseas Highway, which includes a network of bridges that stretch from mainland Florida all the way to the southernmost point in the U.S. Make sure to pull over for the occasional conch fritter and snorkeling break, of course. 960 1280
Best Brunch: The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Best Brunch: The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CASituated right on the beach, the Beachcomber is a favorite among locals and tourists who flock to historic Crystal Cove in Newport Coast, CA. It's open for lunch and dinner as well, but breakfast is a must. Indulge in favorites such as its beignets, lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes, and crab cake Benedict. 960 1280
Best Barbecue: Smitty's Market, Lockhart, TX
Best Barbecue: Smitty's Market, Lockhart, TXWhen you arrive at Smitty's Market, expect to get up close and personal with your barbecue. No sticky-sweet barbecue sauces or forks are offered at Smitty's, and we kind of like that. Situated in the sleepy town of Lockhart, TX, 30 minutes south of Austin, Smitty's is not to be missed. 960 1280
Best Seafood: Cantler's Riverside Inn, Annapolis, MD
Best Seafood: Cantler's Riverside Inn, Annapolis, MDCantler's restaurant in Annapolis, MD, is the perfect setting year-round but is especially appropriate in the summer, when it's crab crackin' time! We love the Maryland blue crab, of course, with potatoes, corn and bread. 960 1280
Best Summer Pie: Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Brooklyn, NY
Best Summer Pie: Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Brooklyn, NYYou can find the perfect pie at Four & Twenty Blackbirds, a creative pie shop that turns out a flawless all-butter crust. The seasonal fillings really make the pies; try the rhubarb crumble, birch beer float or the year-round salted caramel apple. They're also available at the Brooklyn Public Library and all 3 locations of Shake Shack in Brooklyn. 960 1280
Best Ice Cream: Laduree SoHo, New York City
Best Ice Cream: Laduree SoHo, New York CityEnjoy the savory and sweet of Paris at Laduree SoHo bakery, where the locals and Francophiles flock. For a can't-miss experience, settle in to Laduree's outdoor seating while indulging in a cup or bowl of its macaron glaces. Flavors include raspberry, citron, pistachio and rose petal. 960 1280
Best Ballpark Food: Blue Smoke on the Road, Queens, NY
Best Ballpark Food: Blue Smoke on the Road, Queens, NYTry something new but classic at the ballpark this summer: a North Carolina pulled-pork sandwich in New York City! Blue Smoke on the Road has acquired prime real estate at Citi Field. Sure, there are countless other vendors to choose from, but this 1 comes from the creative mind of Danny Meyer, founder of Shake Shack. 960 1280
Best Food Truck: Mei Mei, Boston
Best Food Truck: Mei Mei, BostonVisit the Mei Mei food truck at Boston's SoWa Open Market each Sunday between May and October. Thanks to its fresh, seasonal offerings, it has been dubbed Boston's best food truck. The menu is forever changing, so make sure to follow Mei Mei on Twitter to lock onto its location Tuesday through Sunday and to find out the day's food options. 960 1280
Best Food Festival: Feast Portland, Portland, OR
Best Food Festival: Feast Portland, Portland, ORSend summer off with a bang at the Feast Portland food festival Sept. 17-20. Artisans, breweries, cider houses, chefs and distilleries descend upon Feast Portland for 3 days of elaborate collaboration dinners, hands-on butchery demonstrations, brewery classes and a downright good time. 960 1280
Best Bar Food: Bartaco, Atlanta
Best Bar Food: Bartaco, AtlantaWith a bar scene you've only dreamed of — outdoor and indoor seating with a Mexican-style décor — Bartaco is the place to eat, drink and be seen. Don't miss out on its sesame rib-eye taco, which is juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of spice. 960 1280
Best Restaurant With a View: Da Salvatore Ristorante, Ravello, Italy


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Halloween in the Capital Region is more than just trick-or-treating! It might be the colorful leaves that surround our city, the fresh apples picked from our neighboring orchards, or the knowledge that winter will soon be approaching that makes us so excited about the season. Here is a sampling of some of the fun, family-friendly activities that take place in Albany in late October!
2015 Events
NEW! Haunted History Trail of New York State
New York State is not just a place to play, it's a place that can play to your fears and make you question your belief in ghosts. The Haunted History Trail spans 13 counties from Greater Niagara to the Hudson Valley. The trail offers serious ghost hunter locations that cater to investigative teams, as well as guided tours for the paranomal-curious.
NYS Capitol - "Capitol Hauntings" Tours
Weekdays Throughout October: Join the "ghost hunting" Capitol Tour Guides as they take you through the "hot spots" of the Capitol. Brave visitors will make their way to the exact spot where Samuel Abbott, the Capitol's night watchman died in the Capitol fire of 1911. Then they will explore the legend of the "Secret Demon" near the Great Western Staircase. Find out which two US Presidents visited the Capitol after they died and learn about the state Assembly Chamber's secret, hidden murals, and the tormented artist who created them.
Haunted Albany Tales: Storytelling Under the Night Sky of the Henry Hudson Planetarium
October 17 & 29: Unearth Albany's past this Halloween season with haunted tales inspired by our wicked history. Huddle under the twinkling lights in the Henry Hudson Planetarium as a storyteller weaves tales of the strange and supernatural. Discover thousand year old stories in the night sky, passed down through generations. In the end, you're invited to enjoy a frightful feast of cider and donuts.
NYS Museum - Monster Mash and Bash
October 24th & 25th: Children are invited to the Monster Mash and Bash. Enjoy face painting and take-home crafts, and wear costumes for the spirited holiday parade each day at 2 PM.
Halloween at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
October 29 & 31: Join the Albany Pine Bush for their spooky educational events. First, take part in a Sensory Night Hike on the 29th to explore nocturnal adaptations through hands on activities. Next, learn all about aracnids at Spectacular Spiders on the 31st. Learn more by clicking the link above.
October 10, 17, & 24: Experience the thrill of the Howe Haunted Lantern Tour and explore the mysteries of the Woman in White, the Flood of 1928, Christina and Seth's Henry and other legends while our ghost hosts lead you on a special 2-hour lantern tour. It's a haunting adventure and good time!
Knick at Night at the Knickerbocker Mansion
October 23 & 24: Tour the mansion that was home to the Kinickbocker family for over 250 years, Featuring candlelight visits with Ghosts from Old Schaghticoke at the "haunted" 18th Century Mansion.
Camp-In - Museum of Science and Innovation
October 30: Celebrate Halloween with a special overnight at miSci! Spend a night at the museum...sleep over at the science center! Enjoy a planetarium show, dinner, a costume parade, creepy activities, spooky experiments, breakfast & more!
October 23 & 24: A rifle shot, a scream and the Cherry Hill household erupts in chaos! On May 7, 1827 a notorius murder occurred at Cherry Hill that resulted in two sensational trials and Albany's last public hanging. Join us to investigate the scene of the crime and the differing perspectives of those who were there on that fateful evening.
Haunted Pub Crawl at Ten Broeck Mansion & Downtown Albany
October 22: Begin your ghost hunt with a tour of Ten Broeck Mansion, one of the most haunted public sites in Albany. If you survive the Mansion, your tour guide will lead you to McGeary's and The Hollow Bar. Along the way, you can look forward to supernatural tales regarding Albany's history and our rich folklore.


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- Creating documents with templates
- Adding SmartArt diagrams to documents
- Working with fonts
- Setting up document styles
- Formatting headers, footers, and cover pages
- Organizing text in tables
- Modifying page layout, including margins, orientation, and page size
- Tracking changes and showing markup
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When you insert a graphic in Microsoft Word, Word automatically moves the nearby text for almost all graphic objects, including photographs. You need to control the relationship between your image and text using text wrapping. Here's a document that we created earlier, and when we chose Positioning, we were also choosing Text Wrapping at the same time. Originally, this image was In Line with the Text, which is the default setting for when we drop images into Microsoft Word.
So as well as choosing a Position that's associated with Text Wrapping, you can Wrap Text directly. Again, the default is In Line with Text, where any place there's a photo in that same horizontal plane, there will not be text. But then you can choose Square and Tight, and notice the difference is Square leaves a larger gutter around the image than does Tight, which creates a smaller gutter around the image. You can choose Top and Bottom which leaves even a little more space than we saw with In Line with Text, or you can choose Through, which doesn't always work for photographs but works for many clip-art objects.
So we'll leave this on Tight and go find a clip-art object, and have its text wrap through, and you'll notice that it wraps all the way around the object. You can place text Behind your graphic, or In Front of your graphic, as well as having it wrap around. You can also be much more precise about the boundaries that you would like Word to be attentive to. For example, this abstract picture of olives in the middle of the screen was originally wrapped in a relatively square fashion.
When I choose Edit Wrap Points, then click back out of the object, Word will actually move the text as close as it can go. If we take a look, for example, at this object, our text box and shape, you'll notice that it's wrapped square. Well we can choose to wrap it Tight, which will move it closer. But I actually don't want text up here or down here. I'm happy with this, but to start reading this text across is really hard. Even if for real text, it would be hard.
The fact that it's fake Latin makes it really hard to get any meaning out of it. So we could go Edit the Wrap Points, or we can go to More Layout Options. Let's try editing the wrap points first. I can drag this wrap point to actually show Word that there are areas where I am not interested in having it place text. And I don't have to pull it out evenly, as you notice. I can just pull it out so there's not room for some text. So that's one choice, as I can manually shape the edit points that are around this object.
On a square object, they are exactly where the handles are, but on an object of any other shape, initially it will start with a square or tight wrapping and when I choose Edit Wrap Points, it gives Word the opportunity to move this to Tight with tight wrap points. Another choice though, another easy way to not display the text over here is to choose More Layout Options and to simply say my wrap points are correct, but I only want to put text on the right-hand side of this object. And that has exactly the same effect. So notice as I click out of the object and then move this object, still on the right-hand side and if I move it to the right, effectively there is no text on the left, which would lead me to choose a different option, to say I want to wrap text on whatever the Largest side is.
Now, Word will wrap the left side here. As you position text and objects, you will get used to changes in the objects particularly in how text wraps around or position will make your entire document jump around for a while. This is the way it works in Word. Don't worry. As you finish positioning all of the elements in your document, you can rest assured that they will stay where you want them to stay. However, because the combination of Position and Text Wrapping makes the document move around a lot as I move objects, it's a really good idea to work your way from the top to the bottom of your document as you are placing graphics in Microsoft Word.
So let's go take a look at why we have this space here, for example. You will notice that if we look at our Text Wrapping here it is In Line with Text, and so this text is being shoved down by this object. So if I choose Square, you'll notice that now I have text that flows between these two graphic elements on my page. When you are using Microsoft Word 2010, you use text wrapping to make your graphics stand out, or to blend in, depending on how you want to use graphics to impact your document.


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It is nigh on ten years since the fearsome beings known as the primals first appeared in these lands. Ten years since they were summoned forth by the destructive ambition of the beast tribes. Ten years, and still those tribes, drunk on the power granted them by the primals, continue to wreak havoc upon the free peoples of Eorzea.
To the northeast, the Garlean Empire stirs, casting an ominous shadow across the realm. Seeking dominion over the continent of Aldenard, the Garleans set out on a campaign of conquest, smiting all opposition with their superior technology and overwhelming military might. In a relentless drive to the south and west, they lay ruin to the once flourishing city-state of Ala Mhigo.
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As always, we would like to express our gratitude to all players enjoying their adventures in Eorzea. Today, we have decided to extend the free trial period an additional 30 days. ... Read more
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