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Topic: SQLite3 decimal values: No restrictions on :precision and :scale
I'm stuck a little bit with how to implement the validation for a decimal attribute when using SQLit"3 DB. It seems like it does not support options defined in the migration like other do:
class CreateOperations < ActiveRecord::Migration
def change
create_table :operations do |t|
t.decimal :rate, precision: 5, scale: 2 #scale and precision options do not work !
I tried to play with the validation defined as follows in the model, but it does not work:
class Operation < ActiveRecord::Base
attr_accessible :rate
VALID_DECIMAL_REGEX = /^\d+(\.|,)?(\d{0,2})?$/
validates :rate, presence: true, format: { with: VALID_DECIMAL_REGEX }
before_save :format_decimal_value
def format_decimal_value
self.rate = rate.to_s.sub(/,/, '.').to_f
What I'm trying to achieve - is just to validate the User input for rate field which should be ONLY a decimal value. The problem is that when using French local, the comma is used as a separator for decimal part.
I tried to pass different values from the rails console:
rails c --sandbox
irb(main):001:0> o = Operation.new
=> #<Operation id: nil, rate: nil, created_at: nil, updated_at: nil>
irb(main):002:0> o.rate = 1.98
=> 1.98
irb(main):003:0> o.save
(0.0ms) SAVEPOINT active_record_1
remove comma from 1.98 => to 1.98
SQL (46.9ms) INSERT INTO "operations" ("created_at", "rate", "updated_at") VALUES (?, ?, ?) [["created_at", Mon, 24
Sep 2012 12:28:14 UTC +00:00], ["rate", #<BigDecimal:21d85a0,'0.198E1',18(45)>], ["updated_at", Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:28:1
(0.0ms) RELEASE SAVEPOINT active_record_1
=> true
irb(main):004:0> o.rate.to_s
=> "1.98"
irb(main):005:0> o.rate = "1.75"
=> "1.75"
irb(main):006:0> o.save
(0.0ms) SAVEPOINT active_record_1
remove comma from 1.75 => to 1.75
(0.0ms) UPDATE "operations" SET "rate" = 1.75, "updated_at" = '2012-09-24 12:28:38.635595' WHERE "operations"."id" =
(0.0ms) RELEASE SAVEPOINT active_record_1
=> true
irb(main):007:0> o.rate.to_s
=> "1.75"
irb(main):009:0* o.rate = "1,28"
=> "1,28"
irb(main):010:0> o.save
(0.0ms) SAVEPOINT active_record_1
remove comma from 1.0 => to 1.0
(0.0ms) UPDATE "operations" SET "rate" = 1.0, "updated_at" = '2012-09-24 12:29:12.900781' WHERE "operations"."id" =
(0.0ms) RELEASE SAVEPOINT active_record_1
=> true
irb(main):011:0> o.rate.to_s
=> "1.0"
As you see any attempt to pass a value with comma separated decimal part results in saving 1.0 as rate value.
Is it possible to solve that without using a Javascript library (which would remove the comma just after leaving the text field of 'rate')?
Thank you.
Last edited by Javix (2012-09-25 03:04:12)


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Ancestry Learning Center has a great piece about how to use (and especially verify) information from a local history. I think the idea applies equally to published family histories. These volumes can contain a wealth of information, but the memories of those submitting the info (like all of us) can often be inaccurate.
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Comments: From the recovery plan of the Oahu tree snails of the genus Achatinella (USFWS, 1993):
Decline is the result of many factors acting over an extended period of time coupled by low reproductive rates and limited dispersal abilities. Habitat destruction was caused by removal of forests and introduction of invasive vegetation for pasture, agriculture, or housing. Forests not cleared for agriculture were invaded by feral cattle, horses, goats and pigs and their grazing reduced the forest understory and aided the invasion of exotic plants. Human activities such as hunting, hiking, military maneuvers, clearing for illegal marijuana patches, construction of helicopter landing sites, and building of roads and trails contribute to exotic vegetation spread. Logging has significantly altered native forests including reforestation with non-native species. Forest fires have had a catastrophic effect on small populations (kill snails, allow for spread of non-native plants, alteration of understory leading to moisture and humidity changes unsuitable for tree snails).
The carnivorous snail, Euglandina rosea, and European rat, Rattus rattus, are predators of native tree snails. Other predators are the predatory flatworm, Geoplana septemlineata, terrestrial snail, Oxychilus alliarus, Norway rat, Rattus norvegicus, and Polynesian rat Rattus exulans. Parasitism and disease have not been documented in Achatinella but may contribute to future decline.
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What's new this year?
No cow moose permits available: Because of recent declines in Utah's moose populations, there will not be any cow moose permits available this year. You may still apply for a cow moose bonus point.
Depredation hunts
When big game animals cause damage to agricultural crops, the Division may hold hunts that are not currently listed. These hunts are called depredation hunts. They may occur on short notice, involve small areas and are often limited to only a few hunters.
Read more about depredation hunts or apply for a depredation permit.
New hunts: This year, there are new hunts for antlerless deer, elk and pronghorn. See detailed hunt information.
New antlerless elk-control areas: Did you obtain a buck deer, bull elk or bison permit for an elk-control area? If so, you may be eligible to purchase an antlerless elk-control permit. This year, you can use an elk-control permit in two new areas: Wasatch Mtns, Currant Creek and Wasatch Mtns, Avintaquin. (See a list of all antlerless elk-control areas.)
Boundary changes: Some hunt boundaries have changed this year. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/maps to find a map and description of the area you want to hunt.
Other things to keep in mind
Field regulations in separate guidebook: All big game field regulations—for both antlered and antlerless animals—are in the 2013 Utah Big Game Field Regulations guidebook. Printed copies will be available from license agents and Division offices in early June.
Antlerless harvest reporting
Did you obtain an anterless permit this year? If so, remember to complete your harvest report after your hunt has ended.
After you finish your hunt (whether or not you harvest an animal), visit Report your game harvest and click the appropriate button at the top of the page. Then, you can log in and complete your antlerless online harvest report.
If you prefer to complete your harvest report over the phone, call 1-800-221-0659 at any time. The phone line is staffed 24 hours per day, all throughout the year.
As soon as you submit your report—online or by phone—you will be automatically entered into a prize drawing. You don't have to fill out a separate entry form.
To be entered into the prize drawing, you must submit your report by Feb. 21, 2014.
Hunting license required: Before you can apply for a 2013 antlerless permit, bonus point or preference point, you must have a valid Utah hunting or combination license. You can purchase a license today or when you apply for an antlerless permit.
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Flexibility in using antlerless elk permits: If you obtain two antlerless elk permits for the same area—but the permits are for different seasons—you may harvest both elk during the same season. And don't forget that you can use your antlerless permit during your buck or bull season, as long as it's for the same area. See the information box for details.
Opportunity for youth: Twenty percent of the permits for antlerless deer, antlerless elk and doe pronghorn have been reserved for hunters 18 or under.
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Corrections: If errors are found in this online antlerless application information, the Division will correct them immediately.
Protection from discrimination: The Division receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility, or if you desire further information, please write to:
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Total knee replacement in post-traumatic arthritic knees (program ID: 137199)
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Arts Around Town: Pam Ptak's costumes fit for a king – or Three Kings – in Bethlehem pageantry
Designer Pamela Ptak has been busy in her Riegelsville, Bucks Co., studio this Christmas season, choosing the right fabric and embellishment for her latest project. She has spent hours on the Internet researching the history of a cherished religious and cultural tradition. With each stitch she makes in her selection of rare and colorful silks and brocades, she maintains sensitivity not only as an artist but as a creator in the pageantry that's about to unfold in the local Latino community. It's the first Three Kings Celebration to be held at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
Known as El Dia de los Reyes, or Three Kings Day, in many of the Latin countries, Sunday's pageantry from 3 to 7 p.m. will include a children's best dressed king contest, a crown decorating activity, free book giveaways by Cops n Kids, a performance by En Sequencia, and foods of Puerto Rico and Latin America by Paula's Kitchen of Bethlehem. The free and public event will portray the arrival of the Three Kings bearing gifts, all of which have been donated by B. Braun employees for children ages 12 and under.
The Three Kings – Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar – will be dressed in the finest of royal costumes created and on loan by Ptak. A former instructor of pattern making, draping and fashion illustration at The Baum School of Art in Allentown, Ptak now heads the Arts and Fashion Institute, based in Riegelsville, which she formed with her husband, comic artist/illustrator Scott Hanna. The Bucks County couturier also appeared on Season 7 of TV's "Project Runway" with her ready-to-wear apparel.
Ptak said she was approached by a friend at ArtsQuest who, being familiar with Ptak's extensive costume collection, asked if she had something appropriate for the Three Kings Day event. Ptak said her costumes leaned more toward those of the Medieval Period, and that to design something from scratch might run too costly. She said she was excited about the project, however, and decided to create costumes from her huge fabric stash and loan them to the event on an annual basis.
With her knowledge of garment history, Ptak said she pored through textbooks on costumes tracing back to the early centuries, paying attention to particular styles and hand-woven fabrics worn in specific climates. She also found influences of multiple cultures represented in the clothing. Crèches and nativity sets provided her with hints of proportions and details.
"I wanted the costumes to have beautiful colors and fabrics to raise people's spirits," Ptak explained. "After all, these were kings who were following the Star. They were dressed in their absolute finest and gifted with treasures to be presented."
Ptak's fabrics chosen for the Three Kings made lightweight, stretchy, ribbed pants and wool tunics, a cloak of royal purple silk organza, and faux fur. As Ptak described, "There is some luxury, yet there is comfort. … I want them (actors) to feel regal and manly."
Other community organizations involved in The Three Kings event include the Hispanic American League of Artists, Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, HOLA! Radio 1600 AM and Panorama Latin News.
According to Myrna Rivera, a native of Puerto Rico and director of corporate benefits and compensation at B. Braun, her company employees have been providing holiday gifts annually to local families and children from various Lehigh Valley organizations. This year, to help make the Three Kings celebration a success, she said they donated new toys for children up to age 12 to be distributed during the event.
"The Christmas holiday festivities for most Hispanics continue with the celebration of the Three Kings Day, when children await the arrival of The Three Kings bringing gifts and toys," Rivera explained. "It's a time when families come together with food and music, but the main focus is the presents for the children. The Three Kings Celebration at SteelStacks is an opportunity to pass on this time-honored and deeply meaningful tradition to our children so that it will never be forgotten."
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With the theme, "Made in PA. It Makes a Difference," the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show kicks off Saturday through Jan. 12, at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. The show is recognized as the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country, with nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. It's a tribute to agriculture in our state of Pennsylvania. Remember, all products seen will have been made and grown right here in our own backyard.
Opening ceremonies and a parade of agriculture will begin Saturday at 10:45 a.m. New events this year include cow pattie bingo, and new judged honey products, additional baking competitions and a Hobby Lobby with some rather quirky contests.
And don't forget this year's butter sculpture by Pennsylvania's own, Jim Victor. It's been kept under wraps with an unveiling set for tonight at 6, at the Pa. Preferred Farm Show reception.
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A tour of "West Side Story," called by many as the greatest love story of all time, comes to the State Theatre in Easton on Tuesday and Wednesday, with 7:30 p.m. performances. The Bernstein and Sondheim score, with Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents, forever leaves us with American musical theater classics such as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere."
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Complete with field recording examples, in this article in Designing Sound, Sound Designer, Richard Gould, discusses the five creative considerations he employs when approaching field recording sessions. He says examining these considerations in light of work in progress, "have helped me consider the vast possibilities when I'm creating and capturing sounds."
The five considerations he discusses are:
- Additive/Subtractive
- Shifting Perspective
- Context
- Technique
- Elemental
Gould also talks about the four developmental stages his inner-ear went to become a better field recorder:
- Listening for interesting sounds in relation to context
- Listening for interesting aspects of a sound, regardless of context
- Listening whilst considering the possibilities and later altering sounds to make them interesting
- Conceptualizing interesting sounds in my head and creating the conditions to replicate that sound
He explains his creative philosophy as follows, "I find that the more I approach field recording as an art form, with elements of improvisation and performance, the more rewarding the process becomes."
Which of these considerations do you think will be helpful in your sound design work?
About Richard Gould
Hailing from England, Richard Gould studied sound and music in the United States at Berklee College of Music, focusing on audio for film and games. He has worked on numerous indie game and film titles in a number of capacities and loves to explore the ways in which music and sound can tell stories. Richard Co-Founded the Berklee Sound Design Network and Hexany Audio, an audio post-production company.


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Fun to pretend
By ladydi
from az
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Comments about Learning Resources New Sprouts® Serve it! My very own dish set:
My granddaughter loves to play with this set. Loves to pretend to serve her friends
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Very pleased
By MNErin
from Fridley, MN
I ordered this set for my 19mo old daughter to add to our rapidly growing new sprouts food collection. Just like the food I am completely satisfied with this product!
Bright and smart
By Angeleskaxxi
from NC
I bought a couple of play food products from Learning Resources, but realized my kids' toy plates were way too small to hold them, so I added this set to my order. I loved them as soon as they opened them on Christmas morning. They are a great size, the colors are fun and bright, and since the different pieces are different colors and shapes we can work on those skills as well. Even the packaging is pretty. I would definitely recommend these.
Super toy
By Teacher Jan
from Iowa
Terrific product for my 2 year old to play and share with 3 and 5 year old siblings.
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Great dish set for pretend kitchen play!
By katenkaboodle
from North Idaho
The New Sprouts Serve it set is my preschool daughters favorite item in her play kitchen. It comes with four place settings: plates, cups, bowls, forks, spoons and knives. My daughter plays with it daily but because of the durable quality, it still looks new! The chunky utensils are easy for my toddler grandson to handle. The colors are bright and fun and a great tool for teaching my grandson color identification. Both the kids love this set and spend hours in dramatic play making meals to serve to their family.
Fun Dramatic Play Dishes
By Arizona Mama
from Glendale, AZ
The New Sprouts Serve It! My Very Own Dish Set includes everything you need to set the table for four. The dishes included are four of each plates, bowls, cups, forks, spoons, and knives. The dishes are a chunkier size perfect for little hands to grasp and to hold play food. The dishes are different colors which helps children work on color identification along with helping to encourage social interactions. And something I love about this set is that it is safe to eat with. They meet FDA specifications for food use and they are dishwasher safe. I know that many kids like to use their play dishes to actually eat and drink with. The dishes are durable and perfect for my rough and tough nieces. They use them everyday in play and even like to eat and drink with them.
Fun and Durable Dish Set
By Second Time Around
from Salt Lake City, UT
This fun set comes with everything your toddler needs to set their own little table. It comes with 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 cups, 4 forks, 4 spoons, and 4 knives. The dishes are large so that they can truly fit play food. The silverware is chunky and easy-to-hold, so it's great for little hands.I love how colorful the dishes are and the mixture of green, orange, purple, and blue makes it so it's gender neutral. This great set encourages social interaction, dramatic play, and helps to build color identification. I love that it's really safe and meets FDA specifications for food use so you can actually use it for real food. It's also dishwasher safe which is a big plus in my book! My son loves setting his dishes up and playing with his pretend food. I definitely recommend it.**Disclosure: I received the product free of charge in order to do an honest review. No other compensation was received. My thoughts are 100% my own and others may have different opinions.**
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Great set and compliment to Munch It Set
By Mammamoiselle
from Bernardsville, NJ
This awesome set is the the perfect size for the pretend food and really completes my son's play food set! This set is great for role/pretend play and has helped my son learn how to set the table. Along with skills of color identification, vocabulary and learning how to be responsible, the set is just plain fun and great quality, too! *I received a complimentary product in order to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are all my own.
Our Favorite Play Dishes Set!
By Shelly @ Two Classy Chics
from Harrisburg, PA
We got this set for our 3 year old grand daughter to use with her play kitchen. The dishes are perfectly sized for toddler hands & very durable. I love that I can clean them and disinfect them to keep germs at bay since they are made from hard plastic. This set will entertain your little one for hours upon hours and last for many years! We love it!
Perfect for my 2-year old
By Beautifully BellaFaith
from Memphis, TN
This is perfect for my daughter, as it is recommended for children ages 2 and up. It is designed to fit easily into little hands. Isabella adores playing kitchen and preparing pretend food. She has her own play kitchen, and she knew exactly what to do with it! Included in the Serve It! My Very Own Dish Set: 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 spoons, 4 forks, 4 cups and 4 knives. Isabella liked the bright, captivating colors. Instead of the ordinary all-pink dish sets you usually find in the toy store, the bowls are purple, the silverware is orange, the plates are green and the cups are blue. Additionally, this can be a toy for little boys, as well. The dish set can even help build color identification skills.


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Maggie Hogan (San Diego, Calif.) and Kaitlyn McElroy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) wrapped up their successful weekend with a third place finish in the Women's K-2 500m B Final. The Oklahoma City training partners turned in a time of 1:53.612, 1.264 seconds behind the race's first place finisher.
Click HERE for results and startlists from the 2012 ICF Sprint World Cup No. 1 in Poznan, Poland, May 18-20.
In the Women's K-1 200m C Final, Carrie Johnson (San Diego, Calif.) finished fourth with a time of 45.764, 1.016 seconds behind the race's first place finisher.
In the Men's K-1 200m C Final, Tim Hornsby (Atlanta, Ga.) and Ryan Dolan (Kailua, Hawaii) placed seventh and eighth, respectively. Hornsby finished with a time of 39.314, 0.112 seconds ahead of Dolan. The two paddlers turned in comparable times all weekend and will continue to compete against each other for the lone men's sprint kayak Olympic spot at World Cup No. 2 in Duisburg, Germany, May 25-27.
William Irving, USA Canoe/Kayak National Teams Director: "Maggie and Kaitlyn are progressing in their paddling and, with a little more racing experience and time in the boat together, will be a very strong K2 to contend with. Coming away with the U.S. best results, Maggie and Kaitlyn will look to better this performance in Duisburg."
Irving: "Carrie, Tim and Ryan just were not able to get their boats moving well this weekend and hope to learn from this experience and rebound in Duisburg. A few more days to get over the jet lag and each athlete should paddle much better against an even stronger field in Duisburg."
In Women's K-2 1000m, Maggie Hogan (San Diego, Calif.) and Kaitlyn McElroy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) won the Bronze medal. The Oklahoma City training partners finished in 4:01.241, 2.952 seconds behind the Gold medal winning boat from Poland. Austria claimed Silver.
In Women's K-2 500m, Hogan and McElroy finished fourth in their heat and fifth in their semifinal to advance to Sunday's B Final.
In Women's K-1 500m, Carrie Johnson placed sixth in the B Final with a time of 2:03.523. Then, in Women's 200m, Johnson finished fifth in her heat to reach the semifinal, where she placed sixth with a time of 44.760. She will race in Sunday's C Final.
Ryan Dolan (Kailua, Hawaii) and Tim Hornsby (Atlanta, Ga.) were both unable to reach the A or B Finals and will have to continue racing at World Cup No. 2 (next weekend in Duisburg, Germany, May 25-27) to determine which athlete represents the U.S. in men's sprint kayak at the 2012 Olympic Games. Both will race in Sunday's C Final.
Dolan finished fourth in his heat to reach the semifinal, where he placed seventh with a time of 38.509. Hornsby placed sixth in his heat to reach the semifinal, where he finished seventh with a time of 38.497. Hornsby missed qualifying for the B Final by 1.024 seconds.
In Women's K-2 1000m, Maggie Hogan (San Diego, Calif.) and Kaitlyn McElroy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) finished second in their heat advancing directly to Saturday's Final. The duo crossed the line in 4:01.238, 1.588 seconds behind the heat's first place finishers from Poland.
The Oklahoma City training partners did what they needed to do to reach the 1000m Final, where they hope to earn a medal, but their focus is on the 500m Olympic event.
In Women's K-1 500m, Carrie Johnson (San Diego, Calif.) finished fifth in her heat and fifth in her semifinal to reach Saturdays B Final. She turned in a semifinal run of 2:05.740, 1.228 seconds behind the race's first place finisher from Great Britain.
Johnson got out to great starts in each of her runs, but was unable to carry the momentum through to the finish. Her quick starts bode well for the shorter 200m races on Saturday.
The Men's K-1 200m racing begins Saturday afternoon (Poland-time) with the Finals set for Sunday morning, where Ryan Dolan (Kailua, Hawaii) and Tim Hornsby (Atlanta, Ga.) will compete against each other and the world for the chance to be named as the lone men's sprint kayaker on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team.
William Irving, National Teams Director: "The team has settled into a good rhythm early and hope to capitalize on all the hard work they have been putting in this winter."
Tim Hornsby, Men's Kayak: "It has been an amazing journey since 2003 when I started seriously training for the Olympics. I am so happy with the entire process leading up to this point and feel like I have done everything I can to prepare for this event. I have no regrets. I am very excited to see what comes next for myself and the rest of the team in London."
Joe Jacobi, USA Canoe/Kayak CEO: "Poznan brings a range of emotions and intensity this week to USA Canoe/Kayak. Anja claiming USA Canoe/Kayak's first international medal of the year; Carrie tuning up for a run at an Olympic Medal in her third Games appearance; and the race between Ryan and Tim that will hopefully determine who will be the first American Men's Kayak to represent the United States at the Olympic Games in the 200 meter event. It's a very exciting step forward for the Olympic and Paralympic programs."
WHAT: 2012 ICF Sprint World Cup No. 1
WHERE: Poznan, Poland
WHEN: Friday-Sunday, May 18-20
WHY: Ryan Dolan and Tim Hornsby will compete against each other and the world for the chance to be named as the lone men's sprint kayaker on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. The World Cup is the final Olympic selection event for U.S. sprint kayakers.
HOW: So long as either Dolan or Hornsby make at least the B Final, the athlete with the better finish earns the Olympic spot. If one athlete makes the A Final and the other the B Final, the Olympic spot will go to the athlete who qualified for the A Final, regardless of who finished with a better time in their respective finals.
WHO: Shaun Caven, U.S. National Team Coach
Ryan Dolan (Kailua, Hawaii) Men's K-1 200m
Tim Hornsby (Atlanta, Ga.) Men's K-1 200m
Carrie Johnson (San Diego, Calif.) Women's K-1 200m, K-1 500m
Maggie Hogan (San Diego, Calif.) Women's K-2 500m, K-2 1000m
Kaitlyn McElroy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Women's K-2 500m, K-2 1000m
Friday's action begins with Carrie Johnson racing in the Women's K-1 500m heats. Having already booked her ticket to London, Johnson is preparing for the Olympics by taking part in a few very competitive international races prior to the Olympics to gauge what she needs to work on between now and the Games.
Later Friday morning, the Oklahoma City-based tandem of Maggie Hogan and Kaitlyn McElroy will compete together in the Women's K-2 1000m heats, a non-Olympic event. The duo will also compete in Saturday's Olympic K-2 500m heats. The U.S. has not earned an Olympic slot in this event and the boat will be looking to put in a competitive result.
The Men's K-1 200m racing begins Saturday afternoon (Poland-time) with the Finals set for Sunday morning.
Johnson earned the Olympic slot for Team USA with a Gold medal in the Women's K-1 500m at the 2011 Pan American Games and clinched the spot for herself at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Oklahoma City on April 20. Dolan earned the Olympic slot for Team USA with a Bronze medal in the Men's K-1 200m at the 2011 Pan American Games. Hornsby won the event at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials to force a race-off this weekend.
Thursday marked the end of the 2012 ICF Paracanoe World Championships. Although this event will not be part of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, it has been added to the program for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The paracanoe athletes representing the U.S. were selected at the 2012 U.S. National Team Trials in Oklahoma City on April 20-21. These athletes have a head start on being named to the inaugural U.S. Paralympic Canoe/Kayak Team in four years.
Leading the way is Anja Pierce, who earned a silver medal in Women's V-1 LTA on Thursday. Pierce crossed the line in 1:10.828, 2.8 seconds after the first place finisher. Kelly Allen finished fourth in the Women's K-1 LTA Final, missing the podium by 1.2 seconds. Allen advanced directly into Thursday's Final round after winning her heat on Wednesday.
Ryan Padilla placed fourth in the Men's K-1 A Final, finishing nearly four seconds behind the Bronze medal winner. Padilla also reached the Men's V-1 A Final, but was disqualified. A former professional snowboarder, Padilla began paddling less than a year ago after a construction accident. Greg Crouse finished fifth in the Men's V-1 LTA Final after placing second in Wednesday's semifinal round
Ashley Thomas finished fifth in the Women's K-1 TA Final. Dylan Brown placed sixth in the Men's V-1 TA Final. Carol Rogers reached the Women's K-1 A Final, but did not start the race. Joshua Wold and Danzig Norberg reached the semifinals of the K-1 LTA and K-1 TA, respectively. An Iraq War veteran, Wold has been paddling for less than two months.
USA Canoe/Kayak is a non-profit membership organization based in Oklahoma City, OK, promoting canoe and kayak racing in the United States. A member of the United States Olympic Committee, USA Canoe/Kayak is the national governing body for the Olympic sports of Flatwater Sprint and Whitewater Slalom and the official U.S. federation of the International Canoe Federation. Other paddling sports sanctioned by USACanoe/Kayak include Marathon, Freestyle, Wildwater, Stand Up Paddleboard, Canoe Polo, Canoe Sailing, Outrigger, and Dragon Boat. For more information about USA Canoe/Kayak, please visit us on the web at www.usack.org, on Twitter at @usacanoekayak and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/USACanoeKayak.


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YWCA Westfield Fitness Center
The YWCA Westfield Fitness Center will hold an open house Wednesday, June 26 from 4-6 p.m. This is an opportunity to see the newly installed cardio equipment and meet the sales rep from Advantage Sport and Fitness, the supplier of the new equipment.
In addition, there will be information available on the insurance plans the fitness center accepts, the newly expanded contracts that feature unlimited use and a chance to register for door prizes. No cost, no obligation, free and open to everyone.
Fredonia Girls Basketball Camp
Fredonia Central School will host a girls basketball camp Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The cost of the camp is $95 per camper. Those who send five or more students from the same school and send in their applications together can deduct $10. It is open to all girls entering grades 3-12.
Registration will also take place on the first day of the camp between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.
Each player is expected to arrive between 8:30 and 8:55 a.m. The camp will start promptly at 9 a.m. Athletes are expected to bring their own lunch. There will be cold pop, water and Gatorade for sale at lunch time and at the end of the day. All athletes should have their ride pick them up at 3:30 p.m. All parents are welcome to come to the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Checks should be made payable to: Carol Zirkle, Fredonia HS, 425 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063.
For more information, contact Zirkle at 679-1581 ext. 2790 or 785-0283.
Fredonia Boys Basketball Camp
The Fredonia Central School boys basketball camp will be held Friday and continue Monday through Wednesday, July 1-3 at the Fredonia High School and Middle School gymnasiums from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost for the camp is $90 at the door, or $75 if paid by June 27. The camp is open to boys entering grades 3 through 12. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt if they pre-pay.
Each athlete is expected to arrive between 9 and 9:30 a.m. The camp will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. Athletes are expected to bring their own lunch.
Checks should be made payable to Greg Lauer; Fredonia HS; 425 E. Main St. Fredonia, N.Y. 14063.
For more information or a brochure, call Greg Lauer at 912-2726 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mary Ellen Benamati
Memorial Scramble
Green Meadows Golf Course is proud to announce the Mary Ellen Benamati Memorial Scramble will be held on Sunday, July 28. The proceeds for the event, which will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start, will go to the Mary Ellen Benamati Memorial Scholarship Fund. The cost for the event will be $240 per foursome and will include golf, a cart, range balls, prizes, soft drinks, hot dogs, snacks and a buffet lunch. Men's, women's and mixed teams are all welcome.
The cutoff date for entry is July 18, with the scramble being capped at 120 golfers. Entry forms are available at Green Meadows Golf Course in North East, Pa., or at Pinehurst Golf Course in Westfield.
For more information text 785-4437, or send an email to email@example.com.
Bemus Point 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament
The Bemus Point 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held at Bemus Point Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 with competition and prizes.
Boys and girls age brackets are fifth and sixth grades, seventh and eighth grades, ninth and 10th grades and 11th and 12th grades. There are also divisions for Men's Open A and B, age 35 and over, top men's and a women's open division. The cost is $80 per team.
Teams can pick up registration forms at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring St.; The Post-Journal, 15 West Second St.; or The Jock Shop, 10 Harrison St., in Jamestown.
All forms related to the tournament can be downloaded at www.crcfonline.org or www.post-journal.com by following the Bemus Point 3-on-3 links.
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The Bemus Point 3-on-3 basketball tournament has been organized in honor of the anniversary and the foundation's parallel promotion, "Caring and Giving – Make Good Things Happen." All net proceeds benefit the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.
There are several sponsorship opportunities available as well for this highly visible tournament for area businesses. For more information, call Bev Lubi at 661-3390 or Mike Bird at 487-1111, ext 201.
Joy Golf Tournament
Moved to Gowanda CC
The Russell J. Joy Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit TLC Health Network has switched locations and will be played at Gowanda Country Club, 2623 Brown Street, Collins on Wednesday, August 28. Registration is set for 11 a.m. and tee-off is set for noon.
A detailed brochure is coming soon.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (209 votes).
In short: Great atmosphere, too many people!In full: On the whole a great experience with great crowds, stadium finish, brilliant medal and goody bag. The route has a few cheeky inclines in but not massive hills. However it felt that there are too many people doing the race which caused a lot of problems. A few examples of these problems are not being able to meet up with people afterwards due to such large numbers of runners and supporters, having to wait almost an hour to get your bag after the run and some poor people having to wait over an hour to get the shuttle bus back to the city centre. At the London marathon there are more than twice the amount of runners and you can pick up your bag without even queueing at the end! I would highly recommend this run for people who want a good atmosphere, but for people in groups looking to enjoy the run and a day out together it's not much fun due to the amount of waiting around and the large crowds in and around the finish point. Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Poor show from organisersIn full: Our club took a bus-load of runners, plus more who travelled separately. We contacted the organisers about coach parking. They didn't bother to respond. We contacted them via Twitter, they just said: "No coach parking available" and didn't suggest any options, which I thought was poor given the club's members must have spent at least £2,000 on this race. The race itself was fine, although there were just far too many entrants for the infrastructure to handle. Great atmosphere around the streets - the folk of Reading left a very good impression.Sadly, the baggage queue was a disaster. The numbers were grouped by expected time. And the baggage was arranged by number. That meant all the people who finished at around the same time were heading for the same section of the baggage tent. While some of the baggage tents were empty, the queue for the men's 1-5,000 section was packed - with a queue snaked around the race village as we froze in our space blankets.Then there was the queue for the shuttle buses. We waited an hour before giving up and walking back to town. I was so angry to see shuttle buses going past with a few empty seats and no-one standing. How unfair on those freezing further behind in the queue.On the plus side, it was a very nice medal. But I've no desire to ever go near this race again.Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Absolutely loved itIn full: The atmosphere of this race is just amazing, on route, and the finish is like nothing else, will be back, love the medal.Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Greedy Sweatshop companyIn full: This race is organised by Sweatshop and they have too many runners in order to make a profit. Not enough staff or buses, this race has a great history but is quickly losing its good reputation that it had. lots of other spring half marathons to choose from. No apologies from Reading HM yet? Do they even care? Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: The race itself is great but.....In full: last year and this year the queue to collect baggage was horrendous, that,s not to say the guys doing the baggage did not do a good job, they were simply overwhelmed with the amount of people taking part. It may be an idea next year to split the baggage collection into 1-5000 and 5000 ect instead of 1-10,000 to help also queuing for nearly 2 hours for a shuttle bus was not good and may have put me off returning for 2015. The positives were that the whole of Reading turns out to support as always. One of the biggest medals i have ever got and a free finishers t shirt in the goody bag. Due to the numbers taking part i would treat this as a fun event though and just enjoy the day as you cannot get a clear run-I may return but only if there are no other halfd on the same day though and the organisers respond to peoples comments regarding the horrendous bag collection queue and unacceptable wait for the shuttle buses-we,ll see.Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Loved it, Great raceDate of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Loved itDate of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Possibly too big for its own goodIn full: It was interesting to have run this race once for the stadium finish but, with so many other half marathons taking place in the South East in the spring, I am unlikely to run this again. I was fortunate to be able to make use of the Mizuno organised facilities so wasn't affected by the baggage problems in the main race village but the massive queues for the bus shuttle in the cold and wind were not a good end.Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: First Reading Half. Would I do it again ? Only if they sort out the post race kit pick upIn full: Mt first Reading half and first mass participation race, so wasn't sure what to expect as normally only do races up to a few thousand entrants. Organisation was good at the start ( I was in the yellow zone, so had space to warm up). Course is varied with good support throughout most of it. Finish in the stadium makes it special but then things start to fall apart. Without repeating the horror stories of other kit collection comments. A simple solution to speed it up. No need to separate Men and Women kit tents (there's no changing going on). Randomise number allocation so not all the 1- 5000 runners are trying to pick up their kit from one single entry point in one of the tents. Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Huge race, brilliant eventIn full: Didn't realise just how big this event was and I loved it, great atmosphere, great everything and a HUGE medal, thank you Reading.Date of review: March 3, 2014
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Fall fishing
I suppose I should know this already, but I don't. I am trying to plan my Fall trip to the park and I am having some trouble getting a room during the week I had planned to be there. My first choice was the week of Oct 22-28. This is obviously a busy time in Townsend based on the responses I have gotten already from two of the motels I have contacted. So here is my question. All things being equal, i.e., weather, is there a big difference in fishing and leaf color between the week in question and the following week of 10/30-11/4. My guess is probably not, but I would like to hear that from some of you guys who live in the area and fish the Park regularly. Thanks.
Re: Fall fishing
I'll venture to say that you won't find much difference, fishing-wise, between the weeks with the caveat that autumn weather can be rather unpredictable.
As for lodging, I heartily encourage your support of Townsend businesses; however, if you have difficulty in finding vacancies, look at the Maryville area. It's only 20 minutes from Tonwsend.
Best of luck!
Re: Fall fishing
Do not know the answer to this, but I know the UT football schedule used to have a big impact on lodging in Gatlinburg, but that was years ago and I am not sure if there is a dearth of rooms due to a home game in Knoxville. You might check against the Volunteer schedule. I am a diehard UK fan, and when we were younger would stay in G-burg and drive over for the games in Knoxville. I would imagine the only way there now is by helicopter from G-burg. Watson
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Shared a motel with some UT fans one weekend- Boy they can party . I'd try fishing a little earlier-Late September-1st half of October. The dang leaves just don't cooperate and get in the water later. The tourists also get thick on color tours- Oct is 3rd busiest month in the park. Also try camping, Make sure you get reservations,as an alternative to motelling it.
Re: Fall fishing
I would also echo Mr. Troutbum's rec....my annual trip in the fall is always that first week in October....Camp from Sunday to Friday....that way the weekenders have left and the Park is almost deserted during the week....this time of year usually brings a nice cool spell and a little color in the higher elevations....the campgrounds are nearly empty and the leafers haven't arrived....the days are still warm enough to wet wade, the trout are still looking up and you don't have to fight for a place to fish.....I know Mr. Troutbum speaks from experience also since I have bumped into him twice in the last couple of years fishing above Elkmont....can't miss him...he's the one with the bear spray.
Re: Fall fishing
You might want to try some of the campgrounds in the Townsend area. Some of them have some small cabins with heat/air and bathhouses. Not the most convienent form of lodging, but it may be a possibility. I don't know of any by name, but I'll pay closer attention next time up and try to get those names for you. I live in Maryville and fish the Park regularly (1-2 times a week, hopefully).
May you fish more than you wish for.
Re: Fall fishing
A group of us from central Kentucky try to make it into Hazel Creek toward the end of SEP or early OCT. Usually take the party raft across Fontana and push "moose carts" with abt 100 lbs of stuff per man up to Bone Valley. Takes abt 4 hrs from the trailhead, depending on what is the level of the lake and how far up H.C. we can get before disembarking. Always a great trip; try to get in on WED and come out on SUN. Not a better place to fish, camp, drink short libations, smoke cigars and tell lies anywhere. Hope to make it this year, but will be in UT, Green River and Boulder Mountain, early in SEP and those Judges and pesky clients can be a drag on pursuit of the wiley trout. Watson
Re: Fall fishing
I guess I really didn't answer your question, FRW.
Leaf Color AND the quality of fishing depend on RAIN. *Usually after the 3rd week of October, most of the yellow and orange (leaves) have dropped. *What you will see a good amount of is red during that time, though. *Now keep in mind, the colors and depth or quality of color all depends on rain. *Here it is June 16th and it seems as if we are in the middle of August. *Not a good sign for a banner year of fall colors. *Keep in mind, though, we've seen these trees every year and are somewhat spoiled. *A good friend of mine, and a fly fishing guide I must add, from Wyoming came out a few years ago around 10/25 and was breathtaken with the color. *To us it was a little late in, for the most part, a pretty dry year, but he helped us to see things from his perspective.
The fishing can be pretty good that time of year as the trout are preparing for the winter. *This Old Park up here always holds some sneaky and unpredictable tricks up her sleve, but no matter what time of year you're here there will be plenty of beauty to experience and the anticipation of the next strike.
May you fish more than you wish for.
Re: Fall fishing
My experience has been with the leaves; Your fine until the first wk. of Nov. Then the leaves want to sink and gather in a lot of the good fishing spots.I also think the leaves puts a lot of acid in the water which the fish are not to excited about. This will last until after Christmas. BUT ANY DAY FISHING OLE SMOKEY ISN,T WASTED
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Reading this well-researched New Yorker article was
Reading this well-researched New Yorker article was something of a surreal experience for me. Her choices as a young woman took her into the influences of some of the very people my (deliberate) choices as a young woman took me away from. Which makes me something like the reverse Bachmann, I suppose. I think every politically active American, whether they hate Bachmann or especially if they support her, should read this piece.

I guess I am wondering when we will see a politician who
I guess I am wondering when we will see a politician who will be able to speak theologically in an authentic way. Most of the people I know, myself included, come from a pretty jumbled up and confusing place when talking about God. I understand the appeal of linear, black and white thinking. I've given it a few shots myself. But the reality is, lots of us have gay sons, people in our family that have died too soon or from tragic circumstances, and even if we grew up in church (like I did), seldom see the world working through the lens of a single theologian. I guess I wonder what purpose is served, other than adjusting the lens on the microscope of public scrutiny that any political candidate has upon them, by saying Francis Schaeffer is my kind of theologian. OK, who else informs you theologically? Dorothee Soelle? Reinhold Niebuhr? Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Dorothy Day? Is it always such a straight line? Is it always so clear and so conservative? Is it too dangerous politically to have questions rather than answers? I guess I know it is. Consequently, I am not surprised that Ms. Bachmann has cited Shaeffer as her guy. It doesn't tell me anything about her that I didn't already know. I wonder when she read Francis Shaeffer? Which of his books and what was going on in her life at the time...not that we will ever know if she even can have a clear discussion about what Schaeffer had to say. Just don't know if this is even worth noting.