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April 16, 2013, 12:45 AM
What are your basic opinions of this rifle in terms of value, and quality? The 6.5x55 chambering is interesting and it also looks nice in 22-250
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April 16, 2013, 05:43 AM
The fact that almost every one that has ever been made has been recalled by S&W is not something that gives me a lot of confidence in their quality. I almost bought one too. Glad I didn't. Generally people have decided that great accuracy isn't great if the build quality isn't there and they think it isn't there with the Venture. It isn't a cosmetic defect either. They can fire without the trigger being pulled. Not good. Not good.
April 16, 2013, 08:42 AM
I sent two back that were in the recall. Had both back within a few weeks. You should check the serial number of any you're looking at to see if it's in the recall. The sear is marked after S&W checks them / replaces any parts.
IMHO, it would be hard to find a more accurate / better handling hunting rifle in the Venture price range. They have a more refined feel than anything I've handled in that price range too.
April 16, 2013, 09:13 AM
What was the recall?
April 16, 2013, 09:34 AM
What was the recall?
In the above post. #2
Having any company recall their products to fix potential problems is a good sign in my opinion. Ruger and Toyota have probably recalled more guns and vehicles than any other gun or car company. They work to fix problems rather than try to hide them. Remington's have been proven to fire with no trigger pull since 1946. Remington still won't do a recall and spends money to cover up the problem.
In my opinion the Venture is the best of the budget rifles. The quality of workmanship that gives you some pride in ownership isn't there. But the rifles shoot very well. They have good feeling triggers. I think of them as a USA made, slightly less expensive version of a Tikka.
April 16, 2013, 10:15 AM
slightly less expensive version of a Tikka
I would rather have the Tikka.
Cee Zee
April 16, 2013, 02:23 PM
Ruger and Toyota have probably recalled more guns and vehicles than any other gun or car company.
And how many people were killed by that accelerator problem with their Toyotas? They have one of the highest death rates of any car maker for things that eventually were recalled Toyota really dragged feet on that major recall and they have not been at all responsive to other issues in the past. If you remember they blamed faulty floor mats for the problem and it was only when people continued to die that they finally took responsibility for a major problem with their cars. Then there was my 1980 Toyota 4WD truck. The CV joint on the front drive shaft went out a week after I bought it. It took me almost a year to get one. They had to ship one from Japan. Toyota actually made decent vehicles in the 80's but their quality dropped down radically by the turn of the century. Let's talk about the heads cracking on the 4Runner because they use an iron block with an aluminum head. They have finally started to do recalls because people actually gave them credit for doing a recall even though they were very, very slow about doing it. That's something I have never figured out. People were dying but Toyota still came out looking good. It just shouldn't work that way.
The Venture is a similar thing IMO. The thing that they were recalled over was very serious. It should never have left the factory that way in the first place. I thought they were well built rifles too. I was wrong. And I'm not the only one that thinks they let people down with the construction of that rifle. A rifle that fires without the trigger being pulled is a very serious thing. It just shouldn't happen. I'm sure they fixed it quickly because they didn't want any more bad press than they already got.
I've always liked T/C rifles. But when someone asks me about that specific rifle and the quality of it's construction how could I not mention that recall? I'm not going to just say it's fine, don't worry about it. The OP has a right to know. I'm a long way from being alone on this side of the issue too. Lots of owners were pretty ticked that the rifles they bought had to be shipped back to the factory in a short time. And not all of them came back so quickly either.
This is just my opinion. The OP should read up on the issues and decide for himself. But I know what I think. Any time a rifle maker misses something that crucial I'm going to wonder about whether they missed something else too.
April 16, 2013, 02:31 PM
I love my venture. Just wish I could shoot as well as it can.
Keep in mind. Just because its on the recall list does not mean it's defective. They put every gun made before 2011 or something on there.
I have not sent mine in yet. I wanted to do a break in/use up the 200 primers I got first. Have had no issues of the gun going off without a trigger pull. But of course, the 4 rules would keep anything bad from happening.
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April 16, 2013, 02:38 PM
The original recall was just odd serial #'s, then they expanded it to every rifle within that time frame. Just a guess, but I assumed they became aware of a issue with one machine, then someone decided to expand it to every rifle. No mass manufacturer is going to get it right 100% of the time; to me, it's how they handle it when a problem is found. FWIW...
Cee Zee
April 17, 2013, 04:41 AM
I never said I didn't like T/C. I certainly do like them. I nearly bought one myself. I just don't like what I saw with the Venture. If you can't question the quality of any rifle that has had even minimal problems with firing without the trigger being pulled there's something wrong with the world. I'd still like to have one if it was checked by the factory and fixed if needed. But in the back of my mind I'd still think of that recall. A firearm has got to be safe above all. Yes I know how to remain safe even if a firearm goes off without the trigger being pulled. I don't sweep anyone with any of my weapons with the possible exception of my CCW gun which can sweep someone without me knowing it. Those guns must meet an even higher level of quality IMO. But I've had even high quality guns fire from being too hot etc.. I know a person should never point any weapon, loaded or not, at another person unless you intend to shoot them for some reason. I'm not knocking T/C in general. In fact I've loved their stuff since the 1960's. I like S&W's too.
April 17, 2013, 09:31 AM
I don't sweep anyone with any of my weapons with the possible exception of my CCW gun which can sweep someone without me knowing it.
Gotta love them shoulder holsters.
April 17, 2013, 04:45 PM
Are theses the one with swappable barrels or am I thinking of something else?
April 17, 2013, 05:10 PM
I think that's the Dimension. Barrel swap on Venture would require a smith.
AK Gun Man 88
April 18, 2013, 02:22 AM
Loved mine...it was 338 Win Mag...most accurate rifle I owned. I regret selling it (to fund a 338 WM barrel for my Encore). I do agree that the OP should know about the recall. I was astounded when I first heard about it too! However, I felt that recalling every rifle, and paying for the whole process, was a huge outstanding move by the company. They admitted there was a problem, and fixed it. I don't think buying a Venture is a bad choice at all. I would recommend it!
Bull Nutria
April 18, 2013, 07:52 AM
I bought a 7mm08 Venture, in 2010, it was recalled and it returned quickly. it shoots right at 1 MOA with my reloads, bolt is very smooth, magazine works well, blueing is very nice, doesn't rust at all. never had a problem with it. I would buy another. Thompson Center makes an American made quality firearms.
I handled a Ruger American in a LGS, felt too light, too cheap compared to the Venture, I like Rugers I have MarkII 22pistol and a 357 Security Six both are excellent firearms.
April 18, 2013, 05:13 PM
Love mine in 308 Win. Free floated 5R barrel, smooth bolt, and I like the styling. Accuracy has been right at the 1" mark for me with 150gr SSTs. My only complaint has been that the trigger is much stiffer than spec, even when adjusted to its lowest setting. There are no aftermarket trigger groups for it. I bought mine in Nov last year and was on sale, $350 after $50 mail in rebate.
I'd still buy one again.
Cee Zee
April 19, 2013, 06:53 PM
Gotta love them shoulder holsters.
Very true and that's a big reason I've switched over to using them most of the time. But even some shoulder holstes will sweep people. If your gun rides horizontal instead of vertical you'll still be sweeping folks. I do still use my IWB holsters but I'm careful about them most of the time. Sometimes you just can't be. Still the guns are designed to not go off while being carried so I don't worry as much as I would have a while back.
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DARIEN – A head-on crash Sunday afternoon at Route 20 and Warner Road killed a woman and injured her husband, her daughter and another driver, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said.
Audrey Gleason, 55, of Baldwinsville, was pronounced dead in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, where she and her daughter were flown by Mercy Flight helicopters in the wake of the crash on Route 20 shortly after 3 p.m.
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We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that's why we're here. Be sure to explore our new blog series 'Your Questions Answered' to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.
Question: I would like to get information with booking accommodation for 2 Adults for 16 Nights at Four Seasons Boston, MA United States starting May 10th, 2013. We are interested in a room rate that includes breakfast. Can you please quote the nightly rate in Australian dollars?
Answer: The Four Seasons Boston does have availability for May 10th - 25th, 2013. Their best available rate that includes breakfast and has a king size bed is for their Deluxe Garden View Room, and this room starts from $635USD per night, which is approximately 606.86 Australian dollars per night. To make a reservation for this room type, simply visit this website, enter your dates of travel, select your room type, and fill in the booking form. Please be advised that the rates and availability are subject to change depending on the hotel's policies.
Hotels with an Incredible View! Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
We understand that an incredible view is of utmost importance to luxury travelers. After a day of exploring a new city, there's nothing more enjoyable then returning to your luxurious accommodations and taking in the miraculous view before calling it a day. For others, there simply is no time to enjoy everything a city has to offer, and the only exploration one has time for is to take in the view from the hotel. We'd like to introduce you to our new blog series, which will be featuring incredible hotels with incredible views! Whatever your travel reasons or however much time you have to enjoy your trip, we hope you leave thinking wow what a view!
Our feature is the Boston Harbor Hotel which is situated on one of the nation's oldest wharfs in Boston, Massachusetts. Its unique combination of history, culture, location, and service has quickly made this hotel a Boston landmark. The Boston Harbor Hotel has been listed as 'One of the Best Places to Stay' by the Conde Nast Traveler, and its award winning restaurants, shopping opportunities, spa, and fitness center all contribute to its high level of luxury and comfort. What sets the Boston Harbor Hotel apart is its phenomenal views of the beautiful city and harbor, making it easy to stay in for the entirety of your stay and call it an escape!
Be sure to keep up with our blog series to discover various luxury hotels all over the world with the best views!
Luxury Hotels near the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
December 14, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
This blog series is for all of the business travelers who are looking for a luxury hotel that is located near the Convention Center of specific cities. We understand that you have places to be, people to meet, and conferences to attend, so we try to make your travels as stress-free and convenient as possible without forgoing luxury.
The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts is our center of focus for this blog post. Unfortunately, there are no 5-star hotels located a few minutes' walk from the Convention Center, but we found a number of hotels located less than 2 miles away, making them a good stroll or a few minute cab ride away! We've listed them in order of proximity, starting with the hotels located 0.8 miles away to 1.3 miles away, ranging from a 15 minute to a 27 minute walk to the Convention Center.
Winter White Out: Discounts at Boston's XV Beacon Hotel
November 22, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
When snowfall covers Boston, we can't think of a better place to warm up than XV Beacon- the stylish hotel perched at the crest of Beacon Hill. Housed in a landmark, turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts building, XV Beacon pampers guests all year round- but the winter season is extra special. Cozy up in front of the hotel's fireplace with a hot toddy (or cider), and embrace Boston's festive season with some shopping on the lamp-lit streets and cobblestone alleys. Bostonians know how to enjoy the colder weather! Splash out with a feast at one of the city's renowned restaurants, attend a show, go skating on the Frog Pond, and discover the beauty of traditional New England holidays. As an added enticement, XV Beacon is offering a "Winter White Out" deal with discounts on room rates, plus a food credit of $40 to be used at the hotel's excellent Mooo restaurant (or room service). Stay two nights and receive 15% off per night; stay three nights or more, and receive 20% off per night. Bookable now for stays starting December 1, 2011 through March 19, 2012. Rates starting from $295. Package based on availability and blackout dates may apply.
Spot The Langham's Pink Taxi in Boston; Win a Trip to London!
November 21, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Here's your chance to win a getaway to London! The Langham, Boston has rolled out a cool, new Facebook sweepstakes where one lucky winner will have a chance to jet off to London in luxury with Premium Economy airfare for two courtesy of Virgin Atlantic Airways and stay three nights at The Langham, London-- originally opened in 1865 as Europe's first 'Grand Hotel.' (Don't miss Afternoon Tea in Palm Court!) All you have to do to enter the contest is spot The Langham, Boston's Pink Taxi around Beantown, snap a photo, and upload it to The Langham, Boston's Facebook page. Submissions will be accepted on Facebook from now until January 12, 2012 with the winner to be picked at random and announced on or about January 31, 2012.
We're loving this authentic English taxi in Langham's signature pink!
The Best of New England: Mandarin Oriental Boston and Blantyre Resort Team Up
November 15, 2011
By: Five Star Alliance
The Mandarin Oriental Boston has partnered with Blantyre Resort to offer guests an unforgettable taste of New England in both the city and the countryside. Not only will you get a dose of Boston's history and culture, but you'll also get to relax in the heart of the Berkshires on Blantyre's sprawling 117-acre estate. The "East Meets West" package-- connecting Eastern and Western Massachusetts via the MA turnpike-- offers exclusive rates and services at these two stylish properties. Starting from $595 and valid until December 20, 2011, the package includes the following:
At Mandarin Oriental, Boston: * Upgrade to next available room type at time of check-in, based on availability * Daily full American breakfast for two at Asana restaurant * Two welcome signature cocktails in M Bar & Lounge overlooking bustling Boylston Street * $50 credit towards a treatment at the five-star spa * Two tickets to Top of the Hub's Skywalk Observatory atop The Prudential Building, located steps from the hotel * Minimum two-night stay
At Blantyre: * Upgrade to next available room type at time of check-in, based on availability * Daily Breakfast for two at the Main House restaurant * $200 resort credit * Complimentary tickets to Edith Wharton's The Mount Estate & Gardens and Norman Rockwell Museum * Minimum two-night stay
The World's Best Hotels: Announcing the Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011
November 10, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Looking to get inspired for your next getaway? The savvy editors at Fodor's have just released their first-ever list of the world's best hotels. After careful deliberation, the team of Fodor's editors and writers curated the "Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011" spanning eight hotel categories. Here's a sampling of some of our favorites that made the cut.
New & Noteworthy- The Year's Best New and Reinvented Hotels: Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Mondrian Soho in NYC, Hotel Bel-Air & The Redbury in Los Angeles
Grande Dame- Legendary Hotels with Superlative History and Service: The Carlyle in NYC, Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris, Hotel du Russie in Rome, The Savoy in London
Casual Chic- Effortlessly Stylish Hotels with Rustic-Modern Appeal: Cavo Tagoo in Mykonos, Bardessono in Napa, The Allison in Oregon
Design- Cutting-Edge Boutique Hotels at All Price Points: Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh, Jia in Hong Kong
Local Flavor- Go-To Hotels for a Truly Authentic Experience: Fairmont Chateau Montebello in Quebec, Evason Ma'in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa in Jordan
Clubby Atmosphere- Hip Urban Pied-à-Terres: 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, The Liberty in Boston, The Augustine in Prague
Luxurious Retreat- Top Choices for a Complete Escape: Little Palm Island Resort and Spa in the Florida Keys, Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, Inkaterra Machu Picchu
Trusted Brand- World-Class Examples of International Hotel Chains: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Park Hyatt Paris Vendome, The Peninsula Bangkok
Frosty Fridays at Boston's Colonnade Hotel: The Temperature Sets Your Room Rate
November 8, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The Colonnade Hotel in Boston's Back Bay had an extreme makeover this year- we're talking $25 million worth- and now it has all the press gabbing about its "clean, modern look" and "fab high-tech coffee makers." Within walking distance to Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and Newbury Street, this Four Diamond hotel is eager to show guests that the winter season is just as fabulous in Boston, showing off New England's snow-covered splendor. So they're rolling out their popular two-night "Frosty Fridays" package- which affords guests a first-night rate according to the temperature at 5 p.m. on Friday as measured by the National Weather Service. For example: If the thermometer reads 17 degrees, guests will pay $17 for their Friday night stay and a special rate of $295 for Saturday night. "Frosty Fridays" is valid from November 15, 2011 through March 31, 2012 and includes a double occupancy luxe room; the choice of two tickets to either the Old Town Trolley Tour or admission and skating rentals at The Boston Common Frog Pond Skating Rink; hot chocolate for two at Brasserie JO; and overnight parking. Rates are based on a two-night stay and subject to applicable taxes and availability.
The Chocolate Bar & Dazzling City Brunch at The Langham Boston
October 5, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
'Tis the season... for chowing down on some heart-warming fare. While in Boston, skip over to the Langham Hotel for one of the best brunches in town. Offered on Sundays from September to June, the famous City Brunch is a feast of epicurean delights. We're talking Artisanal Cheeses & Meats (like Duck Prosciutto wrapped Roasted Red Pear with Lavender Honey), a Raw Bar and East Coast Catches (shrimp, salmon, crab, oh my!), a Carving Station, and all kinds of heavenly Breakfast Specialties (Honey Strawberry and Banana Smoothie, Pecan Sweet Rolls, Cinnamon Sticks). From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; priced $52 for Adults, $28 for Children 5-12, 4 and under free.
As the temperature cools, The Langham Boston is also heating things up with the return of its famous Chocolate Bar on Saturdays. Five interactive dessert stations feature varied chocolate content ranges. A selection of this season's menu includes: mango white chocolate chili mousse parfait (0% cocoa), spiced pumpkin and milk chocolate cake (40% cocoa), dark chocolate brulee (50% cocoa), manjari chocolate and gruyere tart (60% cocoa), and guanaja cremeaux with olive oil and sea salt (70-80% cocoa).


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Enhancing Development Assistance to Africa: Lessons from Scaling-Up Scenariosby Saul Lizondo Andrew Berg Laure Redifer Brett House Rafael Portillo Jan Gottschalk Pedro Conseição Matthew Gaertner Ayodele Odusola Luis-Felipe Zanna
This study reports on the results of pilot studies in 10 countries, which projected how existing national development plans could be implemented if aid were increased in line with the 2005 Gleneagles commitment to double aid to Africa. The study seeks to determine whether increased funding on the donor side could be matched by careful spending plans by recipients. The study also looks at the macroeconomic impacts of higher aid flows, and how macroeconomic policies could be designed to support good outcomes. There is no subject index. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
IMF Staff Country Reportsby Ulrich Bartsch Idrissa Thiam Brett House Francine Nyankiye
A report from the International Monetary Fund.
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Creator: Mark Foster
Game Website: http://chroma.iamclaw.com
Description:Take control of a bulb that has the ability to freeze it's light in place, split off to a shadow form and traverse shadows projected around the environment.
Chroma is based around solving puzzles and uncovering mysteries of the world by exploring deeper and deeper into the labyrinth in which you find yourself. Story is told through environment and interaction with the world, and game mechanics are left for you to discover on your own.


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If this has been posted before and I missed it sorry (I did search). I was reading on the CZ forum that the 83 will be discontinued. I think that is a shame. A great gun with a lot of history. Buy them while you can


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A new documentary about the life of Aaron Swartz was released in June this year. It recounts the story of one of the most impactful young talents of the Internet age, and the tragic saga of his quest to make the world a better place.
Did you know that more than twenty U.S. states have patent abuse litigation laws that have been passed or are pending? Find out which states are looking to curb patent trolling practices.
Patent trolling—the aggressive assertion of weak or meritless patent claims by non-practicing entities—is a frequent target of disdain from open source enthusiasts. Thus it may be of some comfort to readers that the highest court in the US has recently decided the issue is worth looking into. Three... Read more
I had a chance to catch up with David A. Wheeler, a long-time leader in advising and working with the US government on issues related to open source software. As early as the late 1990s, David was demonstrating why open source software was integral to the US goverment IT architecture, and his... Read more
You've probably realized this by now, but the Supreme Court is having a very busy term when it comes to patent cases. In Nautilus, Inc. v. Biosig Instruments, Inc.—scheduled for oral argument on April 28—the Court will consider whether to hold vague patents to a more exacting standard.
A recent post on the top events ahead in 2014 for reforming abusive patent litigation focused on efforts by State Attorneys General, the Federal Trade Commission, and US Congress. Let's now take a look to another field involved in the multi-prong strategy to address patent abuse: the Supreme Court... Read more
In December, the Italian government issued final rules implementing a change to procurement law that now requires all public administrations in the country to first consider re-used or free software before committing to proprietary licenses. Importantly, the new rules include an enforcement... Read more
The most-read posts this year on the Opensource.com Law channel showed a strong interest in diverse legal issues in the open source world. Many readers were reaching out for a better understanding open source licensing and related questions, such as:
Just before the shutdown of the Federal Government last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a first and important step to examine critical questions surrounding Patent Aggression Entities (PAEs):
Download the free All Things Open interview series eBook Have you ever wondered what, from a business perspective, the world of sharing, free, and open source looks like to a lawyer? Challenging! Chaotic? Creative. Pam Chestek is an intellectual property lawyer. She runs Chestek Legal, a practice... Read more


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GTCR And KKR: A Tale Of Two Preferred Returns
In the stand-off with limited partners over at least one term in Chicago-based GTCR's newest fund, it appears to be the limited partners that blinked first.
This morning, LBO Wire reported that GTCR is wrapping up its tenth fund at the fund's $3.5 billion cap and the mid-market firm has managed to resist pressure from LPs to introduce a preferred return into its fund terms. A preferred return requires a private equity firm to reach a set return threshold, typically 7% or 8%, before the firm can receive its share of the profits from a fund, typically referred to as the carried interest.
Private equity firms that don't offer a preferred return on their funds remain in the minority, according to the 2009 edition of the Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst Partnership Terms and Conditions Report, a biennial research report published by Dow Jones. Among private equity firms surveyed for the report, 94% had a preferred return feature in their latest fund, compared to just 6% that did not.
In the current competitive fund-raising environment, even those few holdouts may be feeling the pinch. Take for example, New York-based Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., which introduced a preferred return for the first time with its newest buyout fund, according to an earlier report by LBO Wire.
KKR may have good reasons for moving on some of its terms especially since the firm aims to raise $8 billion to $10 billion. At the same time, the mega buyout firm appears to be limiting sweeter terms on its next fund to those investors that are capable of writing big checks, specifically ones of $500 million or more.
And fund formation attorneys point out that one term alone does not a fund make. One attorney that did not advise GTCR or its LPs on the firm's most recent fund said GTCR may have given ground on other fund terms such as the management fees or the general partner commitment.
"They may have compromised on other issues," this attorney said. "It's hard to look at it in a vacuum."
But a second fund formation attorney added that ultimately it's pure supply and demand that drives negotiations over terms.
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Four people were killed after their vehicle crashed into a tree and caught on fire early Monday morning, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said.
The crash occurred around 2:28 a.m. at the intersection of Southeast Lusted Road and Southeast Hudson Road in unincorporated Clackamas County north of Sandy, said Deputy Ben Frazier.
A citizen called authorities reporting the crash. The citizen helped a backseat passenger escape the vehicle before flames engulfed the rest of the car, Frazier said. The other three were unable to escape, he said, and were pronounced dead by emergency responders.
The injured passenger was airlifted to a Portland hospital where he later died of his injuries, Frazier said.
As the citizen responded to the crash, a small dog escaped the burning vehicle and ran away from the scene, the sheriff's office said. The dog was later found and taken by a sheriff's deputy to an emergency veterinary hospital for apparent burns and other injuries. The dog's condition is unknown. Authorities are using information about the dog's microchip to potentially identify at least one of the vehicle occupants.
The investigation is continuing, he said. The area will remained closed to traffic while investigators continue their work.
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UNFCCC Publishes CGE's Training Workshop Report for Asia and Pacific Region
30 October 2012: The UNFCCC Secretariat has published the report of the Consultative Group of Experts on National Communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention (CGE) on a hands-on training workshop for the Asia and Pacific region on vulnerability and adaptation assessment (FCCC/SBI/2012/32). The workshop was held in Vientiane, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, from 8-12 October 2012.
The report outlines the workshop proceedings and contains the feedback and recommendations from the participants relating to the updated CGE training materials on vulnerability and adaptation assessment, and the financial, technical and institutional issues in the context of national communication preparation. Presentations during the workshop included: country presentations outlining domestic institutional arrangements to undertake vulnerability and adaptation assessments; vulnerability and adaptation frameworks; and vulnerability and adaptation assessment scenarios, including baseline socioeconomic and climate change scenarios. Sectoral training sessions were also carried out on specific issues, including on: human health, water and coastal resources and agriculture.
Participants highlighted, among other useful aspects of the workshop, the opportunity to understand various approaches for national communications, adaptation options and general information on cross-sectoral and multisectoral integration, as well as the practical application of models, including the interpretation of their results for policymaking. [Publication: CGE's Progress Report on the Asia Pacific Training Workshop]


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This national park is now etched onto the map as one of Paraguay's treasures. Established in 1990 to combat rapidly increasing deforestation - a result of the demand for agricultural land - it protects an area of dry tropical forest and natural savanna within steep, isolated hills. It also has some interesting pre-Colombian caves and petroglyphs to ogle.
The park's nature trails head to rivers, waterfalls and a small natural mirador (viewpoint), Cerro Muralia (325m/1066ft). Rare birds and a zoo worth of animals - including tortoises, armadillos and monkeys - can be spotted (rumor has it that there's even a jaguar, but this is based on footprints only). There's a camping area (slather on the insect repellent) and a small visitors' center-museum with animal displays and maps. Behind this building there is a comfortable cabin with all the mod cons where guests can bunk for a small donation.


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Before we say anything else, let us say this: we expect both Gears of War 2 and Resistance 2 to be superb games - graphical showcases that will push the Xbox 360 and PS3 respectively to their limits. We will, fingers crossed, love them both to bits. With that out of the way, let us say this: both games are going head to head this November as the next-gen consoles' exclusive flagship titles for the Christmas period. This fact is indisputable. While one is a third-person shooter and the other is a first-person shooter, comparisons are inevitable. And thus, this special edition of VideoGamer.com's Versus series is inevitable. Read on for our head to head comparison of the console war's two biggest weapons in 2008.
Resistance 2 - It would be fair to say that the original Resistance: Fall of Man, a PS3 launch title, didn't blow us away visually. It looked good, but just not mind blowing. Because of that, there's a ton of interest in how R2's looks are shaping up. Up until Sony's recent PlayStation Day in London, all we had to go on Insomniac's shooter was this teaser trailer and a whole bunch of glorious looking screenshots. But, at the event, we managed to get our eyeballs on the game's multiplayer to see for ourselves how the graphics are shaping up. The answer? Lovely indeed.
While not as immediately impressive as the PlayStation Day single-player Killzone 2 hands-on demo being shown only about 20 feet away, it was clear that Resistance 2, at least from a multiplayer point of view, will present an impressive aesthetic. We saw a map set in the Californian Redwoods, a forest area filled with lush greens and brown trees. The level of environmental detail, from huge saw mills to metal control points with beams of light shooting skywards was encouraging, and the weapons look extremely detailed. The best thing? It all looked super smooth.
It's not all multiplayer though. Insomniac has released screenshots which provide a glimpse of one of the game's single-player levels, Chicago. While not representative of a view from the HUD, we can see one of the game's new enemies, the Grim, a kind of Gollum-esque slithering monster, and some impressive lighting. We can also get a sense of the devastation that has befallen Insomniac's alternative 50s Chicago. Barbed-wire, splintered wooden fences and torn down street signs give us a sense of the impact the invasion has had on US soil. The screens have had somewhat of a mixed reaction online - some fans have complained at the soldier models - but one thing's for sure, we're looking at a considerable step up from the first game.
Right now, if we exclude screenshots and teaser trailers, all we have to go on in the R2 graphics front is a multiplayer battle set in Californian forest. While the graphics looked impressive, we weren't blown away. But then we weren't expecting the earth from a 60-player multiplayer battle half a year before release. There's plenty of time for improvements, for sure, so no need to run for the hills just yet.
Gears of War 2 - The first Gears of War blew us away. Its graphics were unlike anything we had ever seen. Played in high definition on a big TV, Gears of War was, in our minds, the first game to truly show off what the so-called next-generation of gaming could really do.
With the sequel, however, we're not expecting to be blown away in quite the same way. And the recently released gameplay trailer, showing a short two-minute snippet of the game's second level, confirms that while we will see considerable graphical improvements, GoW2 on the graphical front is a refinement of what's gone before.
We know that the game will use a heavily upgraded version of the Unreal Engine 3. At the 2008 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California, Epic showed off the various improvements to the engine that we can expect in the sequel. In-game lighting is improved, there are dynamic shadows and the character and environment models are considerably more detailed.
We've also seen some nice water effects, including ripples when Marcus dips his toes in and splashes from his assault rifle fire. But what we're most enthused by is the prospect of destructible environments, something we haven't seen in the gameplay video but have seen in the tech demo. With any luck, the sequel to the best cover-based game ever seen will usurp its predecessor.


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The Amarillo Area Foundation has nearly 100 scholarships to give away this year to Panhandle students, but they must apply by 5 p.m. Friday.
Students can apply by visiting the foundation's website, www.amarilloareafoundation.org, said Charlotte Rhodes, Amarillo Area Foundation vice president of regional services.
She said students must fill out just one application on the website. That application will qualify students for whichever scholarships they are eligible, she said.
The scholarships are available to residents in the 26 northernmost Panhandle counties, Rhodes said.
Nearly 280 students received scholarships that totaled more than $350,000 last year, she said.
Scholarships are available in several fields of study, including accounting, agriculture, education, governmental services, human sciences, nursing, medical, pharmacological, and general studies.


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WASHINGTON Just as Edward Snowden was preparing to leave a job as a CIA technician in Geneva in 2009, his supervisor wrote a report noting a change in the young man's behavior and work habits, as well as a troubling suspicion.
The CIA suspected that Snowden was trying to break into classified computer files to which he was not authorized to have access, and decided to send him home, according to two senior U.S. officials.
But the red flags went unheeded. Snowden left the CIA to become a contractor for the National Security Agency, and four years later he leaked thousands of classified documents. The cautionary note and the CIA's suspicions apparently were not forwarded to the NSA or its contractors and surfaced only after investigators began scrutinizing Snowden's record, intelligence and law-enforcement officials said.
"It slipped through the cracks," one veteran law-enforcement official said.
Spokesmen for the CIA, NSA and FBI all declined to comment on the precise nature of the warning and why it was not forwarded.
"The weakness of the system was if derogatory information came in, he could still keep his security clearance and move to another job, and the information wasn't passed on," said a Republican lawmaker who has been briefed on Snowden's activities.
In Moscow on Thursday, four U.S. whistleblowing advocates reported meeting with Snowden to give him an award and his father arrived for the first time since his son received asylum. Through it all, the fugitive remained hidden.
The four activists said they met Edward Snowden on Wednesday and gave him an award on behalf of Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence, an organization of former national security officials. They ridiculed U.S. government assertions that Snowden has caused grave damage to national security.
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Pedestrian hit by car in Wyomissing dies at hospital
Posted: 7:55 AM EST Jan 16, 2014 Updated: 11:20 PM EST Jan 16, 2014
A Spring Township man was struck by a car and killed as he crossed a busy street early Thursday morning.
The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Penn Avenue in Wyomissing.
The victim, Randolph Coyle, was walking across the street to the post office when he was struck, police said.
Coyle, 61, of Spring Township, was rushed to nearby Reading Hospital, but he died a short time later, said the coroner, who determined his death to be an accident.
Police closed the 1000 block of Penn Avenue, between Bern Road and Trent Avenue, for several hours while they conducted their on-scene investigation.
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