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Tips for Racing Wisely - Page 2
Negative Split: A Positive Thing
The negative split—running the second half of the race faster than the first—or the evenly paced race is an elusive attainment for many runners. That's a shame, as for most distances, running an evenly paced race or a slight negative split is the key to bringing your best performance on the day.
Racing a negative split begins in training. As you grow closer to the race, you should practice holding back in your early intervals and in the early part of your tempo runs, then speeding up slightly toward the end of workouts. Make your later intervals the fastest, rather than overdoing the first few and dropping off toward the end. Monitor your workout data after the fact, to be sure you are truly applying your best effort in the second half of the workout, not in the first. Practice this self-restraint until it becomes second nature.
Race pace efforts are also key, especially if you are trying to make a specific time, as for a Boston Marathon qualifier or a personal best. If all your workout pacing is done far slower or faster than your target time, the target pace won't feel natural on race day. Include efforts at your intended race pace throughout your training, so it becomes a familiar sensation. (Along the training cycle, whether things are going better than planned or injury or illness set you back, you may need to adjust your intended pace and tweak your goals.)
There are many ways to squeeze race pace efforts into the training week. You can bring them in during a long workout, in small chunks, ideally toward the end. For example, slot in 10–30 minutes of half-iron-distance race pace riding toward the end of your long rides, or do the same in long runs.
One workout that's worked especially well for me and my athletes is the morning-after pace run. If you run your long run on Saturday, for example, Sunday is your pace run. You'll start at an easy warmup pace, and after a mile or so, find your goal-race pace and hold that. The training cycle can begin with a mile or so of pace and build to four or more. On occasions where you need to run the pace the day before the long run, see if you can hit the right pace straight off the bat. A GPS is obviously very useful here, but you can start your run on the track, then move to the road or trail. Alternatively, run to a track and do a few laps to check your internal pace gauge midrun. The same workout can be useful for time-trail pacing: can you hold your intended pace for a short period the day after a long effort?
Be sure to follow any big blocks of training, including these long/pace back-to-back days, with the appropriate attention to recovery. (See my Athlete's Guide to Recovery for more.) The real secret to the negative split—besides self-control, naturally—is drawing on your natural tendencies toward laziness and stubbornness. Specifically, you need to be lazy in the first half of the race and stubborn in the second. If you can tune in to these qualities, which we usually consider less than glorious, you can wind up with a fantastic finish. In the first half of the race, if you are pacing yourself well, you will feel resentful of those springy folks shooting forward off the line and quickly receding into the distance ahead of you. You may feel like you don't want to put out the effort—good! Be lazy. It's too soon in the early stages of the race to be suffering. For any distance beyond the 5K, a painfully fast start is going to lead to even more misery later. A common mistake among not just new but seasoned racers is cleaving to the misguided idea that you can bank time in the beginning, saving a few seconds or minutes against the inevitable slowdown at the end. But this is a bad investment. Instead, start as you mean to go on. Your patience will be rewarded when you avoid what you thought was an unavoidable slowing toward the end, and the gratification of finishing feeling like a success, instead of slogging through a death march in the last parts of the race.
If you don't believe me enough to start at your intended finishing pace per mile in a peak race, try it in a tune-up race, starting farther back than you normally would. Instead of frantically weaving around the other racers, just settle in for a little bit. Let yourself ease into it. Then, around the halfway mark, gradually pick up the pace. The boost you'll receive from passing those who are slowing will make you feel extra speedy. When I do that, I think of myself as an energy vampire, drawing a little extra speed from each racer I pass. After an exaggerated trial of the negative split, try to start just a hair faster and to make the ramp up to full speed a little less steep—this is how you run an even race.
As you move into the second half, you'll have to draw on your reserves of stubbornness. The longer you ask your body to maintain your goal pace, the harder it will feel. Fight the urge to slow with every ounce of willpower you can muster. If you find extra will, try speeding up, but do it very gradually. Let the yes of your will be louder than the no of your legs and lungs.

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Morgan Stanley plots deeper RWA cuts after hitting early target
Morgan Stanley, which today revealed that underlying pre-tax profits at its institutional securities arm trebled last year, plans to cut its risk-weighted assets further and faster than originally planned after hitting a target a year ahead of schedule.
The US investment bank today reported its full-year 2012 results, which showed pre-tax profits at its institutional securities unit – excluding swings in the value of its own credit – trebled from $910m in 2011 to $2.7bn last year. This was on the back of an 11% rise in net revenues to $15bn and a 17% cut in compensation to $6.7bn.
Morgan Stanley also said it would cut RWAs as part of a develeraging process even further than it had planned. Morgan Stanley had declared its intent in September last year to lower the amount of Basel III RWAs in its fixed-income and commodities business from roughly $320bn at the end of the second quarter last year to $280bn by the end of this year and $255bn by the end of 2014.
However, the full-year results show that Morgan Stanley had already hit its $280bn target by the end of last year.
In a slide presentation accompanying today's results, Morgan Stanley said it is now aiming to trim assets to $255bn by the end of this year, with further cuts set to lower assets to below $200bn by the end of 2016 – a goal the bank expects to achieve without affecting its revenues or client business.
RWAs have become increasingly important as regulators place tougher capital constraints on banks under new Basel III requirements. The rules aim to boost the amount and quality of banks' capital by stipulating that they hold a certain amount in proportion to their assets. This has prompted moves to trim RWAs by several banks including Morgan Stanley and UBS, which late last year outlined plans to pare RWAs by about Sfr100bn by the end of 2017.
James Gorman, chairman and chief executive of Morgan Stanley, said in a statement: "We are ahead of our risk-weighted asset reduction targets for fixed income and commodities, while continuing to focus on our strengths within business and strategic linkages across the firm and investing for the evolving regulatory environment."
Morgan Stanley's results also showed that last year it enjoyed a 14% increase in net revenues from sales and trading to $10.6bn, excluding the effects of so-called debt valuation adjustments, or movements in the bank's own credit spread. Fourth-quarter revenues from sales and trading more than doubled from $867m in the last quarter of 2011 to $2bn in the final three months last year.
DVA movements, however, registered an $8bn swing from boosting the 2011 results to the tune of $3.7bn to dragging them down $4.4bn in 2012, which meant that sales and trading revenues more than halved on a statutory basis to $6.2bn from $12.9bn the previous year.
However, the bank reported a decline in investment banking revenues – derived from advisory and underwriting work. These fees slipped 7% from 2011 levels to $3.9bn last year as double-digit percentage declines in equity and advisory revenues outweighed a 23% rise from fixed-income underwriting.
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Visitor Information
Tourism Information Centers
For visitors driving to Oklahoma, there are nine convenient Tourism Information Centers located throughout the state. Each is staffed by professional travel counselors and stocked with state maps, free brochures and plenty of hot, fresh coffee. Some centers offer gift shops where you can find Oklahoma souvenirs of every sort. Regardless of which highway you are traveling, you'll find a Tourism Information Center nearby.
Time Zone
Oklahoma is in the Central Time Zone and observes Daylight Savings Time. The only exception to this is the Kenton area in the Panhandle; it is in the Mountain Time Zone.
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Driving Information
Oklahoma is crisscrossed by three major interstates: I-35, I-40 and I-44. Turnpikes are located on I-44 and other regional areas of the state. Maximum speed limits on interstates outside of city limits are set at 70 mph, while most turnpikes allow a maximum speed limit of 75 mph. Seat belts are required to be worn in Oklahoma for all passengers. For more information on Oklahoma's turnpikes, call 1-800-PIKEPASS or visit the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority website. Pikepasses are available for purchase at the Oklahoma City Tourism Information Center. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's website has additional Pikepass information. For road conditions during inclement weather, call 405-425-2385 or visit the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Web site.
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Air Service
The Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and the Tulsa International Airport are served by major and regional domestic airlines. The Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport is served by American Eagle.
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Public Transportation
AMTRAK service is available daily between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, TX. For more information, call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Both Tulsa and Oklahoma City operate a mass transit bus system, with a variety of routes throughout the metro areas.
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Liquor by the drink is available in Oklahoma on a county option basis. In counties where liquor by the drink has been approved, licensed premises sell beer, wine and mixed drinks until 2:00 a.m. Both Oklahoma County and Tulsa County and 35 other counties offer liquor by the drink. Persons must be 21 years of age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
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Military Information
Oklahoma is home to three Air Force bases and one Army base. The largest of these include Tinker Air Force Base, located in Midwest City, and Fort Sill, located in Lawton. As one of three training installations in the country, Fort Sill annually processes more than 18,000 officers and enlisted students. This active working base has also been designated a National Historic Landmark, and consistently receives numerous military awards.
The United States Air Force also maintains a strong presence in Oklahoma, with Tinker Air Force Base in central Oklahoma, Vance Air Force Base in Enid (northwest), and Altus Air Force Base in southwest Oklahoma.
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Our Fairfax luggage matches simple, kid-friendly style with serious functionality. We've designed it from superdurable fabric so it stands up to adventures of all kinds, then added lots of pockets, an easy-grip handle, wheels for fast transport and a spacious interior to accommodate all the essentials, plus a few souvenirs.
- Made from rugged, water-resistant 600-denier polyester.
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- Features a name and address tag on the back so bags don't get lost.
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- Adjustable handle has 2 settings and a push button mechanism.
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- Interior Mesh Zipper Pocket (2): 10" wide x 7" high
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- Exterior Pockets: 3
- Exterior Front Panel Pocket: 12.5" wide x 20" high
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A native of Columbus, Tracy resides in New York City, where she works as a broadcast associate for a television news-magazine show. She earned her master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and has published stories for The Dispatch, Men's Fitness Magazine, People.com and LostLettermen.com. Tracy has been following the Buckeyes since birth (thanks to her parents and their season tickets) and has been known to rearrange major life events, drive epic distances and pay absurd fees to watch the Buckeyes.
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Free admission for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch cardholders at local museums
On May 5 and 6, Bank of America is offering its customers a way to kick off National Travel and Tourism Week with Museums on Us. In this area, the Museum of Nature & Science (where the "Planet Shark" exhibit is still running), the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Dallas Museum of Art are participating by offering local cardholders free admission during regular museum hours.
You'll need to present a photo ID and your valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card at the time of visit. Excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows.


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You call this spring?
MARSHALL – It's March 21st on the calendar, so why does it feel like January 21st?
Spring officially arrived Wednesday, but as we have learned, you can't judge a season – especially spring – by the pages of a calendar.
A year ago at this time, Minnesotans were spoiled in March by April-like temperatures in the 60s, 70s and even 80s in some areas. Winter gear was ditched for shorts and T-shirts, flowers bloomed, and both lakes and golf courses opened. This year, however, has provided us a more Minnesota-like extreme – cold, arctic temps and snowstorms.
March is always an unpredictable month when it comes to the weather. Aside from the fact that most years one can expect a blizzard during one of the state high school tournaments, March weather is a crapshoot. And this year has proven to be no different.
"We're stuck in a cold, northwest flow pattern," said Brad Adams, a hydrometeorological technician with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, S.D. "Typically by the time we get to late March we get a lot of southernly flow across the Northern Plains, but right now, that's not happening. The upper-air pattern across the northern part of the United States is still coming out of the northwest – from a source of cold air where there is significant snowpack in Canada."
Adams said northern air flows and usually followed by a southerly air flow, but, unlike last March, that flow hasn't come yet.
"We just not getting that return flow," he said. "We're kind of in a persistent upper-air pattern of northwest flow, and until that changes, we'll definitely stay below normal, probably for the next week."
Adams said things will likely turn around by the end of the month or early April, and temperatures will soar into the 60s and 70s. He said weather patterns are cyclical, but because of the attention now given to global warming, these extremes are scrutinized more.
"It varies from year to year; last year we were playing golf in shorts in March," he said. "It varies from year to year, decade to decade. It's certainly getting more focused than it was 20, 30 years ago."
Fortunately, Adams said, the spike in temperatures will not result in major flooding since there isn't a great amount of snowpack in the region.
"We're in a pretty good situation there," Adams said. "There is some snowpack your way and to the west of you, but by and large, we don't have that deep snowpack that can lead to flooding issues."
Adams said the flood outlook carries a 30 percent chance of major flooding potential this fall in southwest Minnesota.
After a brisk start to today (temperatures were expected to fall below zero after midnight Thursday) and a chilly overnight temperature of 13 degrees, highs are expected to hit the freezing mark (32 degrees) by Friday with lows in the 20s. If you're looking for temperatures in the 40s, you'll have to wait until next Thursday when warmer air seeps into the region.


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Ecole de plongée, Voile / Yacht, Croisières, Snorkeling, Plongée sous-marine, Kayak et Canoë en mer, Plage, VTT
Rumblefish Adventure is an approved PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort and a private company located in the serene Kata Beach since 2003. We practice a very simple business philosophy: we treat all of our guests like our family and friends….
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We plan our diving and sailing adventures' safety very seriously. All of our student divers enjoy additional insurance coverage (1 Million Thb), reduced students / Instructor ratio for PADI courses (3:1), and access directly to our 24/7 emergency hotline. We continue to maintain a 'zero incident or accident' since opening.
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Paulina M. Brown
MANISTIQUE – Paulina M. Brown, 82, of 450N River Road, Manistique, died Jan. 30, 2013, at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique.
She was born Nov. 12, 1930, in Kipling, the daughter of Sylvester and Edna (Kauthen) Louis and attended schools in Garden and Manistique.
On Feb. 10, 1948, the former Paulina M. Louis married the love of her life, Lloyd W. Brown in Detroit. They moved back to Manistique in 1952 and raised their family there.
An active member of the community, Paulina was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Manistique and the Schoolcraft County V.F.W. Post 4420 Auxiliary. She was a former 4-H and Girl Scout leader.
She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and baking. Most important to her was the time she was able to spend with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Paulina is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd W. Brown of Manistique; sons, James (Jo) Brown of Fairport, Michael (Becky) Brown of Manistique and William Brown of Manistique; daughters, Bobbi Brown of Escanaba, Paula (Roger Fritz) of Bark River and Susan (Chuck) Butkovich of Engadine; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin (Flora) Louis of Redford, Mich., Carl (Jean) Louis of Thompson and Myron (Janet) Louis of Saint Peters, Mo.; sister, Muriel (Elmer) Hamiel of Manistique; along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Louis and Jack Louis; her sisters, Dorothy Robere and Margaret Louis; her brother-in-law, Isaac Robere; and her sister-in-law, Lorna Louis.
Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Manistique.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2 p.m., at the church with Father Glenn Theoret officiating.
Burial will be held in the Fairview Cemetery at Manistique.
The Messier-Broullire Funeral Home of Manistique is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mbfuneral.com.


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Kettelkamp, Larry
Larry Kettelkamp 1933–
American nonfiction writer and illustrator. Kettelkamp's nonfiction works for young adults spring primarily from his own varied interests and hobbies. A versatile musician, he has written several introductory books to the families of instruments, such as Flutes, Whistles, and Reeds. Magic and his fascination with hobby crafts have resulted in books such as Magic Made Easy and Kites. His most extensive work, however, has been done in the realm of the paranormal, covering subjects as diverse as haunted houses and hypnosis. Kettelkamp is a firm believer in reincarnation and ESP, beliefs that have led to studies like Sixth Sense and Investigating Psychics. He approaches his topics scientifically, presenting evidence from research studies and experiments as he explains the history of mankind's views of such phenomena. He has often been criticized, however, for promoting his own beliefs instead of giving objective, even-handed studies of as yet unprovable hypotheses. Kettelkamp was formerly a teacher and an art director, and he has illustrated all of his own books as well as the works of authors such as Herbert S. Zim. (See also Contemporary Authors, Vols. 29-32, rev. ed., and Something about the Author, Vol. 2.)
- Marjorie Halderman
- Olive Mumford
- Virginia Haviland
- PHILIP and PHYLIS MORRISON
- Zena Sutherland
- Jerome Beatty, Jr.
- Margaret A. Dorsey
- Randolph Hogan
- Zena Sutherland
- Sister Mary Etheldreda Smeltzer
- Denise Murko Wilms
- Herbert J. Stolz
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- Sarah Gagné
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Marjorie Halderman
[Spooky Magic is] an excellent beginning for the would-be magician. The tricks are simple to perform, and after careful rehearsals to make the stunts smooth and believable any youngster can amaze and entertain his bewildered audience.
Mr. Kettelkamp understands his magic and knows how to explain it to youngsters so that they can follow his instructions, and no expensive or hard-to-obtain props are needed to handle these tricks. (p. 74)
Marjorie Halderman, in The Saturday Review (Entire issue copyright 1955 by Saturday Review Associates, Inc.; reprinted with permission), November 5, 1955.
Olive Mumford
[In Singing Strings, Kettelkamp] has attempted three things: to give a brief history of stringed instruments, to explain the scientific basis for such sound production, and to show how easily simple versions of these instruments can be made. These overlapping purposes result in confusion, as there is little continuity. Fifth and sixth-grade children capable of understanding the text would find the glossary of musical terms inadequate. (p. 3009)
Olive Mumford, in Library Journal (reprinted from Library Journal, October 15, 1958; published by R. R. Bowker Co. (a Xerox company); copyright © 1958 by Xerox Corporation), October 15, 1958.
Virginia Haviland
For music appreciation, or hobby and craft fun, [Drums, Rattles, and Bells] is an attractive and useful brief book. It gives something of the history and international use of percussion instruments and, also, directions for making noisemakers or rattles, drums of many kinds …, keyboard percussion instruments, and bells. Children should readily be intrigued. (p. 172)
Virginia Haviland, in The Horn Book Magazine (copyright, 1961, by the Horn Book, Inc., Boston), April, 1961.
Librarians who have searched in vain for a simple text on how the voice functions—the mechanics of voice production—and the functions of the voice—speech and song, will welcome [Song, Speech, and Ventriloquism, a] careful, clearly illustrated explanation. It should be especially helpful to the parent coping with a speech problem, the voice teacher training the young. The section on ventriloquism … provides a technical explanation of the phenomenon and additional bait in the form of a sample routine with a dummy. A much-needed book by a well-qualified author. (p. 135)
Kirkus Service (copyright © 1967 Virginia Kirkus' Service, Inc.), February 1, 1967.
PHILIP and PHYLIS MORRISON
The mechanisms of speech and voice are taken apart for readers in the upper grades [in Song, Speech, and Ventriloquism], with sensible model experiments and the tricky tests you can make with the black box of your own speech. Then the whole sense of understanding is put to real use, by building up a rationale from which anyone who will try hard, and practice, can become a genuine ventriloquist. There are even a few lines of properly old jokes. Original and intriguing, and possibly a low-key means of improving one's speech. (p. 151)
Philip and Phylis Morrison, in Scientific American (copyright © 1967 by Scientific American, Inc.; all rights reserved), December, 1967.
[Dreams is a] refined distillation of modern theories proceeding from simple to complex in a meaningful idiom. [This] demands from any reader the ability to make logical progressions from once-presented information, which restricts the potential audience. (p. 277)
Kirkus Service (copyright © 1968 Virginia Kirkus' Service, Inc.), March 1, 1968.
Dreams, a topic important to all of us, is treated somewhat superficially [in "Dreams"]. This account explains their historical, psychological and social significance and gives brief mention to the symbolism used in their interpretation. It is in this last area that the book misses (probably on purpose) the major factor, sex. Because sex—at least to Freudians—is the dominant theme in dream symbolism, the subject (symbolism) might better have been ignored than covered inadequately in deference to the young age group. (p. 52)
The New York Times Book Review, Part II (© 1968 by The New York Times Company; reprinted by permission), May 5, 1968.
Zena Sutherland
A topic that is of universal interest is explored in a simple, lucid book [Dreams] which describes early theories about dreaming and goes on to discuss the more scientific approach of Freud, Jung, and later research workers. This isn't comprehensive, but it is a good summary of the experiments that have been made and the facts that have been established. (p. 40)
Zena Sutherland, in Saturday Review (© 1968 by Saturday Review, Inc.; reprinted with permission), May 11, 1968.
[Dreams is a] popular monograph [that] ostensibly deals with the history and current research in the study of dreams…. Additional description of [current dream research using drugs and the electro-encephalograph] might have rendered the book more scientific and less speculative, though possibly less "popular." The latter part of the book concentrates on considerations from parapsychology, culminating in a do-it-yourself six-point program for recording one's own dreams. Interesting, but of questionable scientific worth. (p. 81)
Science Books (copyright 1968 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science), Vol. 4, No. 2 (September, 1968).
Jerome Beatty, Jr.
There are two approaches to ghost stories. The emotional one is to sit around a campfire at night, or lie abed in the dark, and exchange eerie tales till you're covered with goose pimples. ["Haunted Houses"] takes the second, journalistic, scientific way. It is about as spooky as a Mickey Mouse cartoon…. As a matter-of-fact look at spectral phenomena, the book serves its purpose. The final chapter is an "explanation," offering some theories to chew on…. It's all bound to be interesting to a young reader on the phantom trail, but don't look for goose pimples. (p. 26)
Jerome Beatty, Jr., in The New York Times Book Review (© 1969 by the New York Times Company; reprinted...
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Margaret A. Dorsey
[Sixth Sense is a]lucid overview of various types of psychic phenomena. The author clearly explains the nature of telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition, and also discusses psychometry, retrocognition, astral projections, mediums, possession, psychokinesis, psychic photography and healing, and the tricks of phony mediums and mentalists. Suggestions for testing and developing one's own ESP are given at the end. The author cites various case histories, the experiences of such people as Edgar Cayce, Jean Dixon and Ted Serios, and the results of laboratory experiments whenever possible, to give a generally accurate and balanced picture of present knowledge about parapsychology; however, when discussing more...
(The entire section is 211 words.)
Randolph Hogan
Who among us has not experienced the physical re-enactment of a dream. This feeling, sometimes called déjà vu, is one of the many fascinating and often chilling subjects discussed in ["Sixth Sense," an] excellent book about psychic phenomena….
Beginning with a few documented cases of telepathy and clairvoyance, the author then deals with prediction of the future and its opposite number, the recollection of past events…. From here he goes to traveling consciousness, or the mind's (and sometimes the body's) ability to be in two places at the same time.
Mr. Kettelkamp also discusses mediums …; psychic photography …; mind over matter …; and concludes with some good advice...
(The entire section is 388 words.)
Zena Sutherland
[Sixth Sense is a] discussion of psychic phenomena and some of the supportive research, of which a small amount is anecdotal, most of the evidence being documented.
All of [the] topics are treated seriously and briefly, and the final pages define levels of consciousness and suggest ways in which the reader can increase the possibility of having psychic experiences. Simply written, a good introduction to a fascinating topic. (p. 138)
Zena Sutherland, in Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (© 1971 by the University of Chicago; all rights reserved), May, 1971.
[Investigating UFO's takes us once]...
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Sister Mary Etheldreda Smeltzer
[Religions East and West] comes at a time when the study of comparative religions is of the essence. The unusually clear treatment of Eastern Religions will prove interesting and informative to our youth in search of truth. (p. 448)
Sister Mary Etheldreda Smeltzer, in Catholic Library World, February, 1973.
(The entire section is 47 words.)
Denise Murko Wilms
Kettelkamp's journalistic three-part survey of astrology [Astrology: Wisdom of the Stars] offers a broad view of the historical development and present-day status of "the first science."… Part two contains the standard fare of traditional astrology…. Not a how-to manual for would-be forecasters, but rather a nice effort at defining the scope and content of astrology today. (p. 340)
Denise Murko Wilms, in The Booklist (reprinted by permission of the American Library Association; copyright 1973 by the American Library Association), November 15, 1973.
It should be possible to talk about hypnosis without getting into ESP, but...
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Herbert J. Stolz
[Hypnosis: The Wakeful Sleep,] Kettelkamp's discussion of the history and techniques of hypnosis and its present use in such fields as medicine, psychotherapy, and psychic phenomena research, is scientifically accurate. The text is written in clear, simple language and is a good introduction to a fascinating topic. Included are a few simple, safe experiments for self-hypnosis. Larry Kettelkamp knows how to write good juvenile books. (p. 26)
Herbert J. Stolz, in Appraisal (copyright © 1976 by the Children's Science Book Review Committee), Fall, 1976.
(The entire section is 80 words.)
Zena Sutherland
Kettelkamp's books are always authoritative and objective, and in [A Partnership of Mind and Body: Biofeedback, a] lucid examination of a provocative and still controversial subject, he carefully restricts discussion to recorded scientific research. Each chapter describes research experiments in a different area: the brain, the smooth muscles, the skin, etc. In each case, the text includes theory, testing equipment, experiments, and results; some of the results are merely informative, while others have already been put to practical use by the medical profession…. A stimulating subject; a fine survey. (pp. 76-7)
Zena Sutherland, in Bulletin of the Center for...
(The entire section is 110 words.)
Sarah Gagné
Exciting new developments in biofeedback are starting to receive widespread attention, and with advertisements appearing for brain wave machines, children are in need of a book [such as A Partnership of Body and Mind: Biofeedback which explains] the subject…. The chapter on brain waves is the most interesting because of their influence on the state of creativity and "quiet awareness" and because of the resultant implications for mind control. As with other books by Kettelkamp, striking events are presented within the context of the subject rather than for mere sensation. (pp. 78-9)
Saran Gagné, in The Horn Book Magazine...
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Anne C. Rayme
[Investigating Psychics: Five Life Histories] provides an overview of current developments and future directions in the new science of psi or parapsychology plus profiles of five gifted psychics. Results of controlled laboratory experiments are outlined to document the claims of [the five subjects]. The coverage is objective and responsible and includes cautions against laymen attempting dangerous feats in order to explore their psi potential. While not an exhaustive nor conclusive investigation, this easily digestible introduction to psi research won't be a shelf sitter. (p. 130)
Anne C. Rayme, in School Library Journal (reprinted from the March, 1978 issue of...
(The entire section is 111 words.)
E. Virginia Demos
Investigating Psychics—Five Life Histories is clearly written by a believer in parapsychology, whose treatment of the subject cannot be accurately described as an "investigation". The author, Mr. Larry Kettelkamp, starts with a brief introduction to parapsychology and psychic or "psi" effects that is entirely one-sided. He then proceeds to describe the life stories of five self-declared psychics, using only secondary source materials, which he accepts without question. Since he has chosen to write about people who are alive today, and have been to the United States, or live here, it is odd and distressing that Mr. Kettelkamp has made no effort to interview these people personally, or to obtain first hand...
(The entire section is 204 words.)
Montague Ullman
It is apparently the intent [of Kettelkamp in Investigating Psychics] to introduce the younger reader to the field of parapsychology by presenting its stellar performers, the men and women who have become newsworthy in recent years…. Biographical sketches of the psychics are given along with a summary of their most striking achievements. A dramatic picture emerges, based partly on fact but more often on uncritical assessment of claims. The style is largely anecdotal. No sources are given. The accomplishments of these five psychics, regardless of their interest and importance, cannot convey an accurate or balanced picture of the field of parapsychological research. Kettelkamp is more apt to give a somewhat...
(The entire section is 266 words.)
Kathryn Weisman
[The Healings Arts is a] survey of the various approaches to healing the body [and] includes discussions of herbal and nutritional medicine, body rhythms, osteopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, mental and spiritual healing techniques, as well as discussions of traditional Western medical and surgical techniques. Kettelkamp does not try to promote one method of healing over another; rather he strives to give an unbiased explanation of each and then attempts to show its scientific basis…. [Few of the other survey books available] cover the range of topics that Kettelkamp does here. (pp. 140-41)
Kathryn Weisman, in School Library Journal (reprinted from the March,...
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Twas the week before Christmas
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Soul Eater
The Battle for Brew - Clash: the DWMA vs. Arachnophobia?
Episode 34 | TV-14
War erupts in a frozen wasteland! An army of DWMA staff, Weapons, and Meisters battle the forces of Arachnophobia for control of Brew, the greatest of Eibon's creations.
Dub Expires: 12-27-2013
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Read here for my picks. I'll have some more specific Packer game thoughts coming out hopefully today in a separate post on Packergeeks.
NFC/AFC Championship Game Picks
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Interesting article I saw linked over at Windy City Gridiron: Soldier Field isn't that quiet, even when the Bears are on offense:


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Gaels three-peat at CMB
COON RAPIDS – The St. Edmond wrestling team captured the team title at the Coon Rapids-Bayard dual tournament on Saturday.
The Gaels (14-6 overall) finished 4-0 on the day and have won 12 of their last 13 duals.
St. Edmond knocked off Coon Rapids-Bayard 57-18, I-35 69-6, AHST 75-6 and Pleasantville 72-6.
Seven Gael wrestlers went 4-0 on the day.
"It's been a long week and we came out a little sluggish," said St. Edmond head coach Tanner Utley. "We had a pretty solid day up and down the lineup."
Ryan Szalat, fifth-ranked Kaden McClintock, third-ranked Teddie Harvey, Dillon Nelson, Caelan Burbank and top-ranked Vinnie Harvey were all undefeated on the day.
Colten Lastine, Eddie Harvey, Matt Stumpf, Chase Craven, Jimmy Averill and Jacob Salisbury were all 3-1. Nic Hindt was 2-2 for the Gaels.
"We just want to see improvements at this point and wrestling the entire match," Utley said. "We've traveled a lot this week and we have to rest up for our big conference tournament."
The Gaels will compete at the North Central Conference Tournament in Webster City on Saturday.


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Debates of May 6th, 2004
House of Commons Hansard #49 of the 37th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was benefits.
- Government Response to Petitions
- Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Excise Tax Act
- Broadcasting Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Question No. 81
- Supply
- Makivik Corporation
- Edmonton--Sherwood Park
- Elizabeth Fry Week
- Lupus
- Road Safety
- Crowfoot
- Sikh Community
- National Mental Health Week
- Member for Vancouver--Kingsway
- Olds College
- Mental Health
- Mental Health Week
- Hearing Awareness Month
- RAI International
- Nigeria
- Burlington Citizen of the Year
- Palliative Care Week
- Veterans Affairs
- Standing Committee on Public Accounts
- Taxation
- Standing Committee on Public Accounts
- Gasoline Prices
- Standing Committee on Public Accounts
- Gasoline Prices
- Agriculture
- Health
- Gasoline Prices
- Employment
- Supreme Court of Canada
- Justice
- Haiti
- Campobello Island
- Gasoline Prices
- Veterans Affairs
- Highway Infrastructure
- Public Safety
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Business of the House
- Supply
- Privilege
- Supply
- Message from the Senate
- Supply
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, I think it is because the Liberals need to make two changes per election to get elected and to buy votes. If they make all the changes today, come the next election they will not have any changes to make to buy the votes of the poor workers who lost their jobs and who were robbed by the federal government. This is what the Liberals have done in recent years.
Let us not forget that it will take eight elections to implement the 17 recommendations made by the parliamentary committee and agreed to by all the political parties. This is the only answer I can provide.
Otherwise, the employment insurance fund would have to revert to what it was and the benefits would have to return to where they belong. This is the real measure to take. It is called job creation. In the meantime, we should be able to give to these people what belongs to them. This is what should be done.
Back home, we call it putting the cart before the horse, and this is what the Liberals have done. But it is not a cart that they put before the horse, it is a carrot and they wanted to eat it. That carrot was the money with which they eliminated their deficit and balanced their budget, at the expense of workers.
The current Prime Minister said in the House: "I put that money to good use. I transferred money to the provinces. I invested some in health care." Workers do not contribute to the EI fund just to balance the government's budget or to transfer money to the provinces. They contribute in case they need benefits.
The hon. member for Madawaska—Restigouche supported the recommendations because he knows what is going on in New Brunswick, and the problems associated with seasonal jobs. I am proud that he stood up in the House and supported these motions. The hon. member for Beauséjour—Petitcodiac voted in favour of 15 changes to the EI plan, but when a motion was introduced in the House to recognize seasonal workers, he voted against it.
What the Liberals did in recent years is a shame. They used the elections, and they used the EI fund to balance their budget and to buy votes. It is a shame. I am sure the electors that are listening now and all Canadians will see through this scheme that has been going on for all those years.
Makivik Corporation
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Guy St-Julien Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik, QC
Mr. Speaker, the federal government has announced a five-year moratorium on import duties for oil drilling platforms, in order to help the east coast region.
I rise today to encourage the government, and in particular the Secretary of State for Financial Institutions, to immediately extend this program to the eastern Arctic, in order to help that region develop its economy and thus improve the future for people in the communities of Nunavik and Nunavut.
The Makivik Corporation was a key partner in the historic importation of the MV Umiavut , the first and only Inuit-owned class 1 ship. The partners have asked for the duty they paid on this ship to be reimbursed.
Purchasing and importing the MV Umiavut represents a major step toward greater economic and political self-sufficiency for the north.
By immediately announcing a retroactive moratorium on taxation for vessels operating in northern waters, including the Makivik Corporation's MV Umiavut , the government will show that it wants its economic development policy to be fair and equitable in the north.
Edmonton--Sherwood Park
Statements By Members
1:55 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Ken Epp Elk Island, AB
Mr. Speaker, these days a number of our colleagues are giving their final farewells because they are not running again, but I am still ready for the fight. I am running again and will be working hard to win the new riding of Edmonton--Sherwood Park.
I believe that the work of reforming Parliament cannot be left to this Liberal crew. They use the words, but the words have no meaning. I am truly interested in making MPs more accountable to the citizens we represent, in reducing waste and mismanagement in government, in getting rid of corruption and unaccountability in fiscal management, and in having laws that protect law-abiding citizens and our innocent children.
I have been frustrated in the past 10 years watching this bumbling Liberal government go nowhere on these important issues. It is time for change. It is time Canadians get an honest and trustworthy government. It is time we demand better.
Elizabeth Fry Week
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Marlene Jennings Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week we are celebrating National Elizabeth Fry Week. All the Elizabeth Fry societies in the country will be organizing activities to raise public awareness about the situation of women in conflict with the law.
National Elizabeth Fry Week is held in the week preceding Mother's Day as most women in prison are mothers and most were their family's sole supporter before incarceration. When mothers are sentenced to prison, children are sentenced to separation.
By focusing on women's needs and alternatives to prison, Elizabeth Fry Societies encourage community responses to addressing criminal justice matters and build support for community based options for women.
Congratulations to all the Elizabeth Fry societies across the country for organizing this week.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Paul MacKlin Northumberland, ON
Mr. Speaker, I lost a dear friend to lupus, a disease that attacks the body's immune system.
My friend was not alone, since more than five million people worldwide suffer the effects of this disease and each year over a hundred thousand men, women and children are newly diagnosed with lupus.
Many physicians worldwide are unaware of the symptoms and the health effects of lupus. As a result, many people suffer for years before they obtain a correct diagnosis and medical treatment. There is an urgent need to increase awareness and educate our communities worldwide about the debilitating impact of lupus.
Therefore, let us resolve that the World Health Organization recognize and declare May 10, 2004, as World Lupus Day and that we call for increased funding for medical research and education on this significant public health issue.
Road Safety
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Gurbax Malhi Bramalea—Gore—Malton—Springdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, the number of traffic accidents within the Brampton area has reached an average in excess of eight per day. This totals a staggering number exceeding 3,000 accidents annually. This has led to safety advocates in the region seeking the advice of the local residents to find ways and means to better the safety of our roads.
I believe this is a serious issue that requires federal, provincial and municipal governments working in tandem to bring about tangible results.
Last month, the World Health Organization identified road safety as the focal point of World Health Day. This stems from the fact that 1.2 million people are killed worldwide as a result of traffic accidents and 50 million more are injured annually. Moreover, approximately three-quarters of accidents occur in clear weather conditions.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Kevin Sorenson Crowfoot, AB
Mr. Speaker, given that this may be one of the last opportunities I have to rise in the House during this Parliament to make a statement, today I would like to say thanks and farewell to a very significant part of my riding.
It is with a very heavy heart that I bid adieu to the County of Flagstaff and the Municipal Districts of Wainwright and Provost. Unfortunately, due to the electoral boundary changes, after the election I will no longer represent the good people of: Sedgewick, Daysland, Forestburg, Killam, Lougheed, Strome, Alliance, Provost, Hardisty, Hughenden, Heisler, Chauvin, Edgerton, Wainwright, Daysland, Irma, and Amisk.
Fortunately for me, however, over the last four years I have traveled extensively into these parts of Crowfoot and I have had the privilege of meeting many fine people. It has been a real pleasure to attend or participate in so many events and celebrations in these truly rural Alberta communities.
To the County of Flagstaff and the Municipal Districts of Wainwright and Provost, I say thanks for making my first term as the member of Parliament for Crowfoot such a memorable one.
Sikh Community
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Bernard Patry Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC
Mr. Speaker, Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture, is a compilation of the divine revelations to the Sikh gurus and saints of other faiths, reaffirming the fundamental unity of all religions. The Sikh scripture embodies the universal message of truth, compassion, peace, equality and service toward all humankind.
The fifth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Arjan, compiled and consecrated the Sikh scripture, giving self-determination to the Sikh community that originated the Sikh homeland of the Punjab.
Sikhs have been part of our Canadian society since 1899. They are a very vibrant community and they contribute significantly to the economic, social and cultural well-being of our country and its citizens.
As this year marks the 400th anniversary of the first installation of the Guru Granth Sahib, I would like to congratulate the Sikh community in my riding and across Canada.
National Mental Health Week
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Réal Ménard Hochelaga—Maisonneuve, QC
Mr. Speaker, the purpose of National Mental Health Week, from May 3 to 9, is to remind us of the importance of helping our fellow citizens detect the early signs of distress or mental illness and to provide them with the tools they need to deal with such crises.
In order to help these people, Quebec has strengthened front-line care, particularly by establishing family medicine groups and local service networks. These approaches facilitate better case management and continuity of care for people affected by mental illness.
This week is also an opportunity to express our appreciation of all those who contribute to the well-being of persons affected by mental illness and their friends and families.
Our sincere thanks go to the employees of the health and social services network, as well as to the volunteers and community organizations that offer support, assistance and advocacy.
Member for Vancouver--Kingsway
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Eleni Bakopanos Ahuntsic, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to my dear friend and colleague, the member for Vancouver--Kingsway.
As a community activist, she served as an executive member, sitting on the board of directors with over 30 arts, business and community organizations. Her work has not gone unrecognized here or in her community. She has been the recipient of many community and government awards, including the Order of Canada in 1994.
In 1997, she was the first Asian woman to be elected a member of Parliament in Canada. Since her election, economic issues, immigration, western alienation, human rights, and justice for all are but a few of the issues she has raised as a tireless advocate for her constituents, for her community and, on the international level, for Canada.
The people of Vancouver--Kingsway, her community and her Liberal colleagues are proud of her accomplishments and the invaluable role she has played during her seven years as a member of Parliament. Her presence will be missed and her contribution never forgotten. Zhu Ni Cheng Gong . We wish her success in all her future endeavours and a good retirement.
Olds College
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Myron Thompson Wild Rose, AB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to Olds College in my riding of Wild Rose, which is celebrating its 91st anniversary as a teaching institution.
Over the years the college has watched the agribusiness industry grow dramatically, and this year it is more concerned than ever about the future. To this end, the college encouraged its students to participate directly in the USDA public comment period regarding the border closure and our livestock trade with the United States.
Every member of Parliament received their formal submission this week. The college took an innovative approach by collecting impact statements from 30 of their students across Canada and compiled them as a CD-based video and a webcast that is accessible through the college's home page.
The impact of their submission has been tremendous. I would encourage every member of Parliament to take a moment to view these heartfelt messages.
Those students know that if we do not do everything possible to get the border open soon, there may be no future for them in agribusiness in Canada.
Mental Health
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, Sunday, April 18, was the Fondation Pierre-Janet's fifth edition of the "En espadrilles pour la santé mentale" event.
This annual event held at the Aylmer race track raises funds to help people with mental health problems. Nearly 1,000 sponsored participants ran laps around the track each at their own pace. The fundraiser brought in $65,210 to implement telemedicine for mental health in the Outaouais.
Mental illness, and depression in particular, is a growing concern. Hence the need to demystify it now, to eradicate the stigma attached to it and to improve access to quality services.
I want to congratulate everyone who took part, the dedicated volunteers, the honourary president of the 2004 event, Alain Raymond, and particularly the president of the Fondation Pierre-Janet, who instigated the event, Dan Gay, as well as the foundation's board of directors.
Mission accomplished, job well done.
Mental Health Week
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Wendy Lill Dartmouth, NS
Mr. Speaker, this week, May 3 to May 9, is National Mental Health Week in Canada.
Good mental health is essential to everyone's well-being and to the strength of our communities. Too often, people suffering from mental illness and other brain disorders are discriminated against and stigmatized. We have to work together to find better means to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness so that it becomes as easy and acceptable to speak about as any other disease.
For that to happen, we need to start providing stable, long term funding to mental health care and its research and treatment. I was very disappointed that there was no mention of mental health in the recent budget presented by the government even though programs all over the country are facing cuts.
For the one in five Canadians affected by mental illness, and for their friends and families, this is truly a public mental health emergency.
Hearing Awareness Month
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Caroline St-Hilaire Longueuil, QC
Mr. Speaker, every year in May, I make a point of drawing attention to Hearing Awareness Month and the fact that, in Canada, some 3 million people, including more than 750,000 in Quebec, have a hearing problem.
As parliamentarians, it is critically important that we make sure that the deaf and the hearing impaired have equal rights when it comes to communications.
In this respect, captioning of television programs is essential, and I would like to acknowledge the great work done by the Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal, which has developed an automatic speech recognition system.
This technological advance which will provide real time transmission of information was recently introduced to both houses of Parliament and would allow, among other things, the captioning of proceedings in the House of Commons in French; at present, captioning is only available in English and only during oral question period.
The technology is there. All we need now is the political will to make it accessible as quickly as possible, not only to Parliament but also to all broadcasters.
RAI International
Statements By Members
May 6th, 2004 / 2:10 p.m.
Clifford Lincoln Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, in August 2003, a petition with 100,000 signatures and over 330 letters were sent to the CRTC by Canadians, including some from my riding, asking to have access to the Italian television network RAI International.
Today, I wish to reaffirm my support to these citizens, particularly the members of the Italian community, who hope that the CRTC will approve the application filed on September 15 by RAI International. A CRTC licence would give them 24 hours a day access to this network, which is broadcast in most countries of the world, but not in Canada.
I would also like to mention the work of the hon. member for Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel and of several Liberal colleagues who, from the outset, supported and continue to support the initiative of these Canadians of Italian origin, who are demanding to have access to RAI International.


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BTS meeting this Thursday at 8pm
we have one monthly grant application to consider this time.
Anything else for the agenda?
stephengoodall wrote:Present: Ryan, Dai, James, Gareth, Mike
AP: James to make posters to advertise admin position externally for a week.
James and Mike busted someone using lots of bandwith to download torrents, may have also had a virus which is illegal and could get us a problem. It should be a practical issue rather than a legal one- there are som e basic things we can do to prevent this.
A filtering system to block sites in impractical, just be vigilent.
Proposal- to set the network to prioritise the action room/ admin computers and prioritise email/work sites rather than Youtube/music sites as if a few people are using these sites it can make the internet slow for all users. This is a good plan- we should do it.
We currently have 2 meg broadband and perhaps this outdated for our usage as our monthly traffic limit is usually reached within a week. This means we get slowed down during peak times.
AP: Mike to contact Bt to cost upgrade of package.
Server- would be very useful to have user profiles and restrict printing. Might cost £300- Mike will look into and estimate costs.
- financial year starts 1/10 but we don't have WG budget figures before september.
Are budgets working- might be a bit high in some areas, could do with re-jigging.
need to curb spending or up income- wastage is a problem, need to tighten belt.
Should budgets be put on lockdown?
KMs and Admin should be weary of all spending and make more difficult.
AP: Stephen to look into whether records of WG spending exist, have a look at figures.
grants shouldn't neccessarily be conditional on events, reluctant to restrict grant remit- Stephen will ask those awarded grants to provide photos and details of projects.
Lockend Girls Group get monthly grant.
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Governor House, DarjeelingA visit to Governor House can also be combined with other tourist attractions across the city. With its delectable cuisines, and opportunities to explore the surrounding areas, Darjeeling is perfectly poised to offer an experience that is both, authentic as well as unique! There are many ideal locations to visit in and around this wonderful city, with prominent local landmarks and favourable restaurants being just a few examples. Make a trip to Darjeeling and its exciting places of interest to enjoy a memorable vacation. A visit to Governor House will give you a greater insight into the various cultures and traditions of Darjeeling .
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Has anyone ever built a floating blind? How difficult is it to do? Any suggestions will be great.
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I have built two in the last three years and I'm trying to get started on another one. What kind of water are you wanting to use it in. Lake, river, ect. How many people do you want to hunt at a time and what is your budget. My new version I'm wanting to start on is going to be about $600. Im welding it myself. I have also made them out of wood. Give me some details and I will be more than happy to help you out.
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I am only wanting to get 3 maybe 4 people in it. I will be putting it in a lake around here in NE Texas SW Arkansas. I have about $1000 budget to work with on it. Thanks for the help.
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what are you using for floatation. I have used steal drums but plastic dock floats work best. Is there somewhere around that builds or repairs floating docks. Call or swing by one of those places and you can probably get what you need cheap or free. They usually have used ones laying around and thats what you are after. Either two 3x8 or 4x8 or you can get 4 3x4 or 4x4. 16 to 18 inches thick will be more than sufficient. How much room are you wanting. Is this a no frills hunting blind or the ritz. I would go 12ft long by 8 ft wide. That is a ton of room but the width will help make it more stable.
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TSAA Archery NewsArchery Training Opportunities and MoreFebruary 10, 2006
In this newsletter:NAA National Indoor Registrations Are In Full Swing, and Time Is Running Out!Go Archery21st NAA Mail-In Tournament 2006Maps Are CoolTSAA State Indoor and JOAD Indoor ChampionshipsAttention Texas JOAD ArchersCoach Kim Will Conduct Seminar On East CoastATTENTION ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS: USIAC 2006DADS (Digital Archery Draw Scale) & EBFM Easton BowForce Mapper)TSAA Website Link Of The Month
The new archery training program,
editors note: The new "Drills & Skills" Student Guide booklet by NADA, written by Lloyd Brown, Doug Engh, and Jennifer Holmes, is a superb teaching tool. It is VERY well done, and presents logical steps to the new archer. HIGHLY recommended! To read more about this booklet, and about
All 2006 NAA Mail-In registration fees and donations will be used to fund the "self-funded" archers who earnmembership on the 2006 US Junior World Championship Team. We hope the entire NAA membershipcommunity takes this opportunity to participate and directly support Junior Olympic Archery Development. Onbehalf of the 2005-2006 National JOAD Committee, Thank you!(Participants must be NAA members. NAA membership application can be found on
Registration:We ask that you complete a preliminary registration packet in early March. All teams shall be required to submit their final registration packet by April 10th (packets will be made available by March 20th).All future announcements shall be made on the
Additionally, the TSAA now has the Easton Bowforce Mapper product. We have used it at both the JOAD Indoor and State Indoor tournaments, providing an assessment of archers' bows to help them decide on which Easton shafts to purchase. The EBFM will be at the College Station National Indoor Tournament, for use by archers for a $5 payment to the TSAA. Check the Easton link above for more information. In a nutshell, this helps an archer decide what shafts to buy for the upcoming outdoor season and decreases the chance she or he will purchase the wrong shafts. If you are going to be getting new shafts for the outdoor season, plan on using this valuable tool to get an accurate list of suitable shafts!
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Tip: To help find a Q/A that closely addresses your question, press Ctrl+F on your keyboard to open a search box, and type in a keyword or two--such as "pending" or "transfer".
Most Common Questions/Issues
No. 1 most common question: I am trying to create an account and the message says "Customer Not Found"
I can't remember my username and/or password.
The menu that should be in the upper-left is entirely missing.
When entering my address, I received an error message which contains "non-USPS validated address", what does this mean?
Is a parent signature required for online membership renewal?
I cannot access the "Troop Management" function so I can't see my troop online.
What happens if a girl wants to renew her membership but is transferring to another troop?
How long will my position be in "pending" status?
I (or my daughter) just registered online and became a new member. What can I (she) expect now?
General Questions
Can a graduating senior pay for a lifetime membership using ROSE?
What payment methods are accepted for online membership renewal?
Account Questions
Is a separate logon required for each person?
I can't remember my username and/or password.
What are the specifications for the username and password for ROSE Online Registration?
I am trying to create an account and the message says "Customer Not Found"
I can register my daughter but I cannot register myself. (Or the other way around.)
Will we get a membership card when registering with ROSE?
What if my school is not listed in the dropdown when creating or updating my girl's profile details?
What if my employer is not listed in the dropdown when creating or updating my profile details?
I clicked on the link that was sent to activate my account and I received an error message.
When entering my address, I received an error message which contains "non-USPS validated address", what does this mean?
Why does my registration show "Unpaid"?
What if I don't receive an email welcoming me to Girl Scouts after completing online registration?
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What are the benefits of online troop management for troop leaders?
Position Codes
I just added my 01 position but I don't have access to Troop Management. Why?
How long will my position be in "pending" status?
Can more than one adult be listed as the 01 for a troop?
At this time a graduating senior can not use ROSE to purchase their lifetime membership at the special discounted rate. They will need to use a paper registration form.
Credit and debit cards are accepted. Check, cash and financial assistance applications require use of a paper registration form.
It's green. It's fast, easy and convenient. It provides accurate spelling and contact information.
No depositing money at the bank. No completed dues summaries and troop worksheets. No waiting to know who's registered.
See the Membership Renewals User Demo.
1. Update demographic and contact information
2. Make a donation directly to GSMH
3. Pay for the membership and the donation
4. Print a membership card for the current membership year
Once you create your ROSE account, and log in to the ROSE online registration site, you should see a list of menu options in the upper-left of the Web page, with links ranging from "Home" to "Contact Us." If you are using Windows 8 or Internet Explorer 10, this menu may "disappear." The way to get it back is by putting your Web browser into "compatibility mode."
To run ROSE in Compatibility mode in Internet Explorer 10:
Customers running IE10 will need to run ROSE in the browsers compatibility mode. To do this they can do one of the following three steps:
You can expect a welcome confirmation email and a follow-up communication from one of our membership staff.
Girls have the choice to participate in Girl Scouts through any of the following Pathways: Troop, Event, Camp, Series, and Travel. However girls choose to participate, they are Girl Scouts.
If you are joining Girl Scouts and would like to be in a troop, you may not be placed immediately. Unfortunately we do not always have enough adult volunteers to lead a troop in your area and, therefore, we cannot guarantee troop placement. As soon as your daughter has been placed in a troop you will be notified.
Account Questions
Yes. Each indvidual must have a unique user name and password to access her/his account, renew a membership, and make a donation. The logon is linked to an individual's customer account. Only troop leaders with a 01 position code can see multiple members -- troop members -- through online troop management. Therefore, a parent of two Girl Scouts needs to have two separate logons to renew each daughter's membership and make a donation.
Use the links on the login page, Forgot Username? or Forgot Password?
For assistance please contact the ROSE Helpdesk.
The username has no required specifications. The password must be at least 7 characters long with at least one number.
Do not continue to try to enter the system or create a new customer. The system was unable to match your first name, last name, and email address to any record in the database. Usually the problem is with your email address or how your name is spelled in our database, and we need to make a correction.
For assistance please contact the ROSE Helpdesk.
Make sure you are not still logged in as your daughter. The logged in name appears in white letters in the upper right corner of the screen.
Yes, you will be able to print a membership card online.
What if my school is not listed in the dropdown when creating or updating my girl's profile details?
Choose "other" and contact the ROSE Helpdesk informing them of the school the girl is currently attending. The subject line should read: School Information. (Select "Home School" if that is the apporpriate option for you.)
Choose "other" and contact the ROSE Helpdesk informing them of the company you work for. The subject line should read: Employer Information. When providing your employer information, please submit a full employer name with no abbreviations.
The link to activate your account is very long and some email clients break it to fit their character count. Please copy and paste both parts of the link, in order, into your web browser. This will take you to the proper page to finish your online membership renewal.
When entering my address, I received an error message which contains "non-USPS validated address", what does this mean?
The council database does not have what you entered for your address as a valid United States Postal System address. This is a hard stop (will not allow you to continue until corrected). Confirm the proper spelling of your address (also try spelling out abbreviations such as "Street" instead of "ST" and "North" instead of "N").
If the system will still not accept your address, contact the ROSE Helpdesk.
New members always have a position as "Unpaid" for 24 hours after they are registered, even if the membership fee has been paid. The "Unpaid" position will drop off automatically after 24 hours. If the member is a girl, she should also have a position of "Girl Member" and adults should have a position code of 14. If the members only show the position of "Unpaid", then the payment wasn't yet processed.
Sometimes these type emails are mistakenly sent to the spam or junk folder. Please make sure to check it first. If it is not in your spam folder, contact the ROSE Helpdesk.
No. The parent/guardian's online purchase of a Girl Scout membership replaces the need for a signature.
However, if a volunteer leader (01) registers a girl online, the leader will still need to collect a signed registration form and send it in to the council office. The parent/guardian's online registration of their girl avoids this extra record-keeping.
What types of transactions must be done offline (or back office) by council staff in the online membership renewal environment?
Online Troop Management – For Leaders!
Online Registration includes a tool for leaders called Troop Management. Any leader with a 01 Position Code may access this page.
For a demonstration of online troop management, see the help page:
Access to online troop management is by troop. Only screened troop leaders with a 01 position code in the Personify database for a specific troop have access to online troop management for that troop. If a troop leader has more than one troop, she must have a 01 position code on record for each troop in order to have access to online troop management for all her troops. Assignment of position codes and troops in ROSE are done offline by council staff. To request a position code or assignment with multiple troops, please use the Self-Reporting Feature available during membership registration/renewal and from My Account. See Customer Profile Management.
The leader can see each individual's registration status and the information that is contained on a membership registration form: parent/guardian contact information, grade, school, age, Girl Scout history, custodial care, racial/ethnic background.
It's preferable for everyone that parents/guardians renew girl memberships online and adults renew their individual registration on line. However, the troop may decide, with the consent of the parents and guardians, that the troop leader will renew the girls' membership. The leader must collect paper registration forms with parent signatures prior to renewing registration for troop members. The leader may do this prior to September 29 and pay for the registration using a troop debit card. For a demonstration on registering a troop, see the help page:
It is highly recommended that parents/guardians renew their girls for a variety of benefits to themselves and the volunteer leader -- not the least of which this prevents leaders from having to continue to collect signed paper membership registrations. However, troop leaders may (re-)register troop members: see the Troop Member Renewal help.
(Renew before June 1 and receive a free Early Bird patch for every girl registration!)
The Troop Roster shows girls registered for the current member year. The new membership year begins 10/1, so only members who have renewed their membership as of that date will show on the roster. Girl and adult members who have NOT renewed their membership for the new membership year disappear from the roster.
Do not add previously registered girls or adults via Troop Management as this will create duplicate records. To make sure all girls and adults continuing in troops appear on the troop roster, enter the email addresses for the missing members. Email parents and make sure they renew registrations by activating the member's Online Registration account and purchasing a Girl Scout membership.
Girls/adults who have not renewed their membership for the new membership year disappear from the roster. The roster will only include registered members for the current membership year.
Should troop leaders use online troop management after 9/30 to renew lapsed members—prior year members who did not renew?
No. Adding previously registered girls/adults via the Troop Management Hub after 9/30 will create duplicates in the database. To make sure all girls and adults continuing in troops appear on the troop roster, troop leaders should enter members' missing email addresses in the Troop Hub, email parents/adult members the "Membership Renewal Invitation/Instructions," which is a link located under Useful Links on the Troop Hub, and remind them to renew by 9/30.
Renewals are existing orders in Online Registration so it is a two-step process:
Position Codes
When an adult adds a position from their My Account page, the status is "pending" until someone at council approves the position.
It usually takes no longer than two business day before we approve your position. If you add your position on a Friday night, however, the position will not be active until the following Tuesday. In some circumstances, where you are new to the position or additional approvals are needed, additional time may be required.
No, a troop can only have one 01associated with the troop.
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HBO Hates Netflix (And You Should Too)
Simply put, if you want access to roughly half of Hollywood's top releases -- after they leave the theater -- you'll need to subscribe to HBO through a cable or satellite company unless, someday, Time Warner offers HBO GO a la carte.
There's no question -- HBO and TWX execs were trading high-fives after this deal. While Netflix (NFLX) is more of a pest -- a veritable ankle-biter -- than a true threat, I know they enjoy knocking Reed Hastings around.
The comments that followed TechCrunch's story show a misunderstanding of the media business -- "old" and "new" -- as well as a sense of entitlement enabled, in part, by the illusion that Netflix operates from a position of strength.
The overarching reaction: Consumers lose. And, ultimately, because they're not "listening" to "what consumers want," HBO, Universal and others like them will lose . Wrong. That's where the misunderstanding and self-entitlement comes in.
Despite the cat calls, Time Warner, led by Jeff Bewkes, is not the dinosaur it's made out to be. They're just smart business people who control a considerable amount of premium content.
Let's run through reality from a consumer and investor standpoint.
- You should hate Netflix because it has created a myth. By charging $8 a month for unlimited viewing and somehow signing an exclusive movie deal with Disney (DIS) , they have lured the consumer into thinking content is cheap, that somehow we're entitled to everything we want to watch for a low price -- something closer to 10 bucks a month than the $50 to $100-plus most of us pay for cable or satellite.
- Reality is as follows: Content is expensive because it costs a lot of money to make and, ultimately, the market -- to some extent, you -- sets the price. Advertisers pay big bucks to get on big-time shows and events, why shouldn't we do the same?
- Plus, these big legacy companies need lots of cash to subsidize loser divisions such as publishing, local news and radio (things you still count on) and to keep paying out rising dividends and buying back billions' worth of stock (things investors want).
- Maybe you only watch a handful of the dozens of options cable and satellite provide, but that's no different than paying $100 for a concert ticket to sit through opening acts you've never heard of.
- On the large scale, cord-cutting will never take off . It's that simple. Consumers can complain all they want, but there's not going to be a day anytime soon when you can access premium content -- and that might end up being live sports and only live sports -- at Netflix prices. It's just not going to happen.
- If you cut the cord today and wanted access to the NFL, MLB and NBA seasons, along with first-run movies and televisions series, you would end up spending as much per month, if not more than you do now. Until the old guard colludes and kills Netflix, you're not going to have a one-stop shop to stream everything. That could have been Hulu, but the dream died long before the company's CEO, Jason Kilar, resigned .
- So, listen, it's awesome that Netflix costs $8 a month. I love it. In fact, I would gladly pay double for the present offering . But, Netflix can never be anything other than a supplementary service. If you want everything you want you'll need to pay for it. Simple as that.
- Whether you agree with me or not -- and it's cool if you don't as I can certainly see the counterpoints -- set aside your emotion. Think like an investor. Look at the performance of the three stocks -- NFLX, TWX and CMCSA.