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It's All Right Here in Cabo
Marina Fiesta Resort • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Escape Kit
- A Three-Night ( $634), Four-Night ($773), Five-Night ($912), or Six-Night ($1,051) Stay in a Junior Suite for Two Adults between April 1 and October 15, 2013
- All-Inclusive of Meals and Alcoholic Beverages by the Glass
- Two Kids 12 and Under Stay and Eat Free
- Two 50-Minute Massages
- Cabo Fajita Sunset Dinner Cruise
- Taxes and Service Included
The Destination
Cabo is what you make it. Bachelor party with your buddies? Cabo. Destination wedding on the beach? Cabo. Sunset honeymoon with your sweetie? Cabo. Ziplining, scuba diving, four-wheeling? Cabo, Cabo, Cabo. Set on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, this former fishing village has come into its own over the last 30 years, luring travelers with all-inclusive resorts, high adventure, and 80-degree weather—not to mention 70-degree water—throughout the year. So, how will you Cabo?
The Digs
At the all-inclusive Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa, just a short stroll from the sizzling nightlife of downtown and the warm, golden sands of Medano Beach, you'll be surrounded by everything that makes Cabo a world-class vacation town. Settle into your spacious suite—featuring a kitchenette, sitting area, and nightly turndown service—with a sparkling welcome drink upon arrival. You'll awake to tantalizing views of the marina or pool from your private balcony, then indulge in an alfresco breakfast of fresh fruit juices, European-style pastries, and omelets cooked to order at the resort's La Palapa Restaurant & Bar.
The Diversions
Then, hit the beach just steps from your suite. Cool off afterward with a dip in the Sea of Cortez or a little air-conditioned retail therapy in the Marina Golden Zone's designer boutiques. In the evening, you'll find the best dining in Cabo as you take advantage of all-inclusive access to the resort's restaurants, which range from sushi and pasta to Mexican and American. On your two-hour dinner cruise—which includes a fajita dinner buffet, an open bar, live music, and games—you'll get an up-close look at Cabo's famous Arch. And in case you haven't been pampered enough, treat yourself to a Swedish massage or after-sun body treatment at the spa.
"Marina Fiesta Resort has the best location in all of Cabo San Lucas. Only steps away from the beach, downtown, great restaurants, and shopping. The resort has recently been renovated and upgraded, and the rooms are simply beautiful."-- TripAdvisor
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Newport Double Sink Console
- Overview
Combining vintage charm with modern-day functionality, our Newport Double Sink Console features a white Cararra marble countertop and ample storage.
- Masterfully crafted of solid birch and MDF, an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength, and ensures the console's structural integrity over time.
- Carrara marble top and backsplash are white with gray veining. As with all natural marble, the veining pattern varies from piece to piece.
- Console is fitted with white porcelain sinks (included).
- Equipped with two center drawers, double-door cabinets on each side and an open lower shelf.
- Detailed with turned legs and paneled doors, drawer fronts and sides.
- Sealed with a protective lacquer for moisture resistance.
- Equipped with an open shelf for storage and display.
- Use with any of our faucet collections (sold separately).
- English dovetail drawer box joints.
- Overall: 72" wide x 24.5" deep x 40" high
- Levelers ensure stability on uneven surfaces.
- Zinc alloy hardware with a Chrome finish. Additional hardware available for purchase in Antique Bronze, Polished Nickel or Satin Nickel.
- Professional installation required.
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall: 72" wide x 24.5" deep x 40" high
- Countertop: 36" high
- Backsplash: 4" high
- Marble Countertop: 0.75" thick
- Sink (2): 19" wide x 16" deep x 8" high
- Faucet Holes: 1.4" diameter
- Faucet Handle Holes: 1.4" diameter
- Distance between drains: 40"
- Drawer Interior (2): 18" wide x 11.5" deep x 5.5" high
- Cabinet Interior: 27" wide x 23" deep x 15" high
- Shelf Interior: 63" wide x 23" deep x 9.5" high
- Clearance under shelf: 5"
- Wipe cabinet with a soft dry cloth.
- To protect the finish, avoid the use of all chemicals, household cleaners and abrasives.
- Clean marble frequently with a clean, soft damp cloth. Use a mild liquid detergent and warm water. To protect the finish, avoid the use of all chemicals and abrasives.
- The use of protective pads under heavy objects will help to prevent scratching of the marble surface.
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Members' Nights were almost a month ago, and I would like to take a few minutes to focus on one of the scientists who shared his work with members. James Graham spent 15 months in Peru, living and working amongst the Cashinaoa. We can't, unfortunately, replicate the unique, personal experience of visiting James at Members' Nights, but if you missed the event and would like to learn about the work James has done, watch his video to find out.
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Most physicians who are victims of this scam first learn of it when they receive an IRS 5071C letter advising them of possible fraud. Others receive a rejection notification when attempting to file their tax return electronically. It indicates it cannot be submitted because a return has already been filed under the physician's Social Security number.
The 5071C letter from the IRS has instructions for providing information via the IRS identity theft website. Affected physicians can call the IRS at (800) 830-5084 to let the agency know they did not file the return referred to in the IRS letter.
So far, the Texas Medical Association has learned four Lubbock physicians have fallen prey to this scam. They discovered the theft when they attempted to file their tax returns.
Please notify TMA if you have been victimized by this scheme. The association can then convey the scope of the situation to the proper authorities. Contact the TMA Knowledge Center at (800) 880-7955, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
In February, the IRS issued a report titled "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams for 2014 on identity theft affecting tax payers.
AMA has the following guidance for fraud victims:
Physicians who did not receive a 5071C letter or already have received confirmation of legitimate tax return acceptance most likely are not victims of this year's scam.
If you have not received notice from the IRS but believe your personal information may have been used fraudulently or worry you may have been victimized, call the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at (800) 908-4490.
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has heard from dozens of physicians in the state who are victims of this scheme. NCMS suggests contacting the following agencies if you learn your Social Security number has been used fraudulently:
Also, the FBI has tips to help you protect your personal identity from thieves.
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Over the last couple of years I have noticed that bees seem to react differently when queens are in JZBZ cages vs the traditional 3-hole.
The queens are alone in the JZBZ which is hung by wire below an undrawn frame that has a starter strip. Hives seem to take opposite reactions which have been consistent across many introductions.
Has anybody else noticed the following behavior?
A) If the bees are accepting, they start building comb on both sides of the cage and by the time the queen is out they can have as much as half a frame built.
B) If the bees are not accepting, they surround the cage with wax as if to entomb the queen. This behavior is new to me, I never have seen the wire mesh of a 3-holer stuffed with wax.
BTW, after losing a couple of queens in case B (starvation?) I now relocate them to a Butler cage a la the Steve Taber/Albert Knight/John Dews Method described at http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cus...ueenintro.html


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Reverse Engineering the source of the ZeroAccess crimeware rootkit
InfoSec Institute would classify ZeroAccess as a sophisticated, advanced rootkit. It has 4 main components that we will reverse in great detail in this series of articles. ZeroAccess is a compartmentalized crimeware rootkit that serves as a platform for installing various malicious programs onto victim computers. It also supports features to make itself and the installed malicious programs impossible for power-users to remove and very difficult security experts to forensically analyze.
At the conclusion of the analysis, we will trace the criminal origins of the ZeroAccess rootkit. We will discover that the purpose of this rootkit is to set up a stealthy, undetectable and un-removable platform to deliver malicious software to victim computers. We will also see that ZeroAccess is being currently used to deliver FakeAntivirus crimeware applications that trick users into paying $70 to remove the "antivirus". It could be used to deliver any malicious application, such as one that steals bank and credit card information in the future. Further analysis and network forensics supports that ZeroAccess is being hosted and originates from the Ecatel Network, which is controlled by the cybercrime syndicate RBN (Russian Business Network).
Symantec reports that 250,000+ computers have been infected with this rootkit. If 100% of users pay the $70 removal fee, it would net a total of $17,500,000. As it is not likely that 100% of users will pay the fee, assuming that perhaps 30% will, resulting $5,250,000 in revenue for the RBN cybercrime syndicate.
It has the following capabilities:
1. Modern persistence hooks into the OS – Make it very difficult to remove without damaging the host OS
2. Ability to use a low level API calls to carve out new disk volumes totally hidden from the infected victim, making traditional disk forensics impossible or difficult.
3. Sophisticated and stealthy modification of resident system drivers to allow for kernel-mode delivery of malicious code
4. Advanced Antivirus bypassing mechanisms.
5. Anti Forensic Technology – ZeroAccess uses low level disk and filesystem calls to defeat popular disk and in-memory forensics tools
6. Serves as a stealthy platform for the retrieval and installation of other malicious crimeware programs
7. Kernel level monitoring via Asynchronous Procedure Calls of all user-space and kernel-space processes and images, and ability to seamlessly inject code into any monitored image


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Genre: Third Person Action
Ship date: February 2005
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Developer: Bits Studios
Based on the upcoming Warner Bros. movie, John Constantine is a renegade occultist who literally has been to Hell and back. Take Constantine and enter the gateways of the underworld and stop the evil forces of Mammon from destroying human kind. Investigate the world of demons and angels beneath the LA landscape. Cast spells to protect the world and allow good to triumph.


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Jun 28, 2012 at 11:05 am #1291478
I have been looking at an itinerary and trying to find the route on my electronic maps (Topo 8). Using files I have uploaded, it looks like some of the trails are on actual "Forest Service" roads. Is this correct, or do some of these trails just "parallel" these roads. Specifically, right now, I am looking at Six Mile Gate to Anasazi (actually House Canyon) and Pontil to Dean Cow (the first section south-southeast of Pontil, about halfway to Dean Cow).
Just curious.Jun 28, 2012 at 11:56 am #1890856
Jay KlustnerMember
There are many roads in the Philmont area so that the camps can be resupplied easily and so that if someone gets hurt, they can be evacuated quickly. On our trek, we hike a ton on these roads. Sometimes there are trails paralleling the roads, but usually they are steeper and not as direct as the roads. Just think of the roads as really wide trails. I am sure you won't have to hike on the roads as much as we did in our trek.
Jay KlustnerJun 28, 2012 at 12:31 pm #1890868
ed dzierzakBPL Member
@dzierzakLocale: SE
If you have a choice between the jeep road and a trail, the trail is usually more shaded and less steep. Jeeps have a few more horsepower than we do so the roads are generally steeper. In addition, the roads are generally rougher.
Please note the "usually" and "generally" above. YMMV!
Never done 6-mile Gate to Anasazi so it looks like your choice.
Never did the Ponil to Dean Cow, just part of Dean Skyline (jeep road) west of the trail junction to Ponil. If it continues to the southeast in the same manner, it's not a bad way to go. I have done New Dean to Dean Cow via the Dean Canyon trail – it's not bad and was better shaded than Dean Skyline trail(road).
Enjoy the ranch either way!
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John MyersBPL Member
@dallasLocale: North Texas
Another thought on the roads, they have no shade.
As hot as it's been the road hikes get really hot after about 10 am.
We had a couple of sections that we had to road hike in the northern area. It got pretty brutal after a while.
Good thing that I took my Golite mylar umbrella. I got to hike in the shade the whole time. I got some grief about that, but it was well worth it. Anyone with an itinerary in the north through the burn section should consider it. :)Jun 29, 2012 at 6:32 am #1891032
I have looked at previous treks via posted electronic gps files, and I have been able to piece together about 95% of the trek based on this information and comparing to my electronic maping software. I have come up with the following road overview:
Day 1) 75% road
Day 2) 75% road
Day 3) 00% road
Day 4) 85% road
Day 5) 60% road (crosses US 64 north to south late past mid hike)
Day 6) 20% road
Day 7) 35% road
Day 8) 75% road
Day 9) 60% road
Day 10) 5% road
Day 11) 0% road
That is only effectively 3 days without road, and most days are spent half or more on roads. I have done road walks in conjuction with hikes and they are no fun. And of course, it is hard for me to tell from an electronic Topo map just how "roady" these are.
Am I reading too much into this? Never having been to Philmont, it is difficult to draw a meaningful conclusion.Jun 29, 2012 at 12:07 pm #1891101
John MyersBPL Member
@dallasLocale: North Texas
That looks abnormally high.
Get the section maps. They show the trails a lot better than a GPS map will.
The vast majority of the hiking there is intended to be on a trail. Your crew may elect a road hike in some places, but it should be the exception, not the rule.Jun 29, 2012 at 12:12 pm #1891104
Carl ZimmermanBPL Member
Often, there is several routes to your next camp. On one of our treks a few years back, we hiked along the road thinking it would be shorter than the trail. It was, but it was steeper and hotter (no shade). When the trail crossed the road, we jumped on it. More shade and not as steep. More views as well.Jul 4, 2012 at 4:29 pm #1892279
Joshua GrayBPL Member
6 mile to Anasazi is 90% trail. It mostly runs to the left of the road and goes by the T-Rex track. Def take the trail there. I'll have to pull out by old Philmont GIS maps and look at the rest.
In general, >75% of your hiking should be on trails or old overgrown jeep roads (with some/significant overhead cover).
Most of the time GPS maps do not show a lot of Philmont specific trails. That why Philmont has their own GIS people and makes their own maps.Jul 6, 2012 at 7:40 am #1892591
Thanks Joshua. What I was doing was looking at the Topo 8 software maps from DeLorme. They show a number of "roads" and only a few trails. I then was able to upload a number of routes (gpx files) from multiple crews over the last few years. Knowing that there is some variance in the maps. It is sometimes hard to tell when there is a "road" and the tracks travels on, parallels and/or crosses the indicated road just how much is on the road or an accompanying trail.
Six Mile to Anasazi is a great example, as it shows that as a "road" with the tracks crossing repeatedly. All of that 75% on Days 1 & 2 indicated above was on this "road" as there was no way to identify an accompanying trail.
I think I get it now. I will pass that information on to the crew leader and trek advisor.
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Road to GLORY Japan on March 10, GLORY 65kg Tournament on May 3 in Tokyo
- Written by Rian Scalia
Road to GLORY is getting started off in the United States this week. While that's happening, plans for the version of Road to GLORY in Japan have been announced. In addition, GLORY also announced their plans for a big return event to Tokyo in May.
The first Road to GLORY event in Japan will take place on March 10 in Tokyo at the Differ Ariake. The event will feature a 65kg tournament, with the winner getting the standard Road to GLORY prize of $20 000. The eight man field for the Road to GLORY tournament is as follows:
Zen Fujita vs. Riki Matsuoka
Yuki vs. Mohan Dragon
Masaaki Noiri vs. HIROYA
Yukihiro Komiya vs. Ryuji Kajiwara
The winner of the tournament will also qualify for GLORY's 65kg eight man "Slam" tournament, which was also announced to be taking place on May 3 in Tokyo, at the Ariake Coliseum.
This post will probably be updated with more details as the press conference commences in Japan, so stay tuned.


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Crow Wing County Board requests that KRLS fund Pequot, Crosslake libraries
The Crow Wing County Board approved a resolution Tuesday, Sept. 10, requesting that the Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRLS) Board allocate $5,000 in funding to both the Pequot Lakes and Crosslake libraries for the next three years.
The resolution also requested that KRLS work with the Pequot Lakes and Crosslake libraries to explore the potential to become on-par with other libraries in the system.
In addition to those requests, the county board funded KRLS the minimum required by Minnesota state law, which is $509,127. KRLS has asked for $535,221. The resolution passed on a 4-1 vote, with board chair Rachel Reabe Nystrom opposed.
Currently, Pequot Lakes and Crosslake libraries are affiliate libraries in the KRLS system. Jon Henke, director of parks, recreation and library at Crosslake, said the Crosslake and Pequot Lakes libraries have been exploring the possibility of becoming branch libraries. Pine River and Brainerd libraries are examples of branch libraries in the KRLS system.
Pequot Lakes and Crosslake libraries currently operate independently but with the support of KRLS. Both libraries have received funding for materials from KRLS for the past few years. In 2012 each library received $10,000, and in 2013 each library received $5,000. That funding is yet to be determined for 2014.
While the county can offer recommendations on how KRLS spends the funding the county provides, the KRLS board has the final call on where that money goes.
Henke said by phone that KRLS' proposal for Crosslake to become a branch library was for the library to be open 25 hours a week, whereas currently Crosslake is open 35 hours a week for around the same cost. Henke said the cost for the extra 10 hours a week was not yet available.
"We're interested in doing the research it takes to make an informed decision," Henke said of the Crosslake Library becoming a KRLS branch. "Until we get all the facts we're not going to take a serious look at that."
Neal Gaalswyk, chair of the KRLS board, said the money the county board was recommending KRLS spend on Crosslake and Pequot Lakes libraries is in a fund that was set aside for future branch libraries.
Gaalswyk is one of many board members who will meet to discuss 2014 budgeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at KRLS regional headquarters in Pine River. He said the board was looking for direction from Crow Wing County on how to continue services as funding from the county was cut.
While he said he plans to take into account the county's suggestion to give Crosslake and Pequot Lakes the $5,000 a year for three years, he said in his opinion the KRLS board needs to remember that funding was set aside for a purpose — to create a branch library in Crow Wing County. The fund currently has just under $300,000 saved up.
"It buys us some time, so to speak, to talk about a long-term solution," Gaalswyk said of the $5,000 a year funding idea, but he added, "That's money set aside for a reason, and I just want to be careful how we spend it."
He said that while the funding for a future branch library is spent down, the cost to open a branch library continues to go up.
Gaalswyk said that of the two libraries, Crosslake was the most likely candidate to become a KRLS branch because it's up and ready and staffed.
"Whether it makes sense (for Crosslake to become a branch library) is something we have to continue to meet about," he said.
The KRLS board agenda for Thursday includes discussion items regarding the KRLS budget and the Crow Wing County Board resolution passed Sept. 10.


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Hanging Mercury Glass Mason Jar
- Overview
Hang several of these lanterns around an outdoor garden or patio for casual and inviting lighting. An antique mercury finish adds a shimmering glow.
- Made of blown glass with an antiqued mercury finish.
- Holds a flameless votive or tealight candle. (sold separately)
- Aluminum wire handle.
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall (not including handle): 3.5" diameter, 6" high
- Handle: 5" high
- Wipe frame with a soft cloth.
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I am a wanna bee beek, trying to learn as much as possible about beekeeping. Since I was young, I have considered raising bees . Now that I am an "Armchair Caver," (an injury keeps me from caving and climbing) I have to fill the hobby void.
About 15 years ago I met Frank, the owner/operator of the Little Hungary Farm Winery. Frank was in his 80s at that time and keep 7 hives and cultivated grapes and fruit trees on 7 acres. Melomel was the style of wine he made. After he showed me his Winery and how he did things, I hoped to try a hobby version of my own.
I have the fruit trees and have been making wine for a few years, but I have been lacking bees. I been planning for the past year to give it a try, gathering as much knowledge as possible in order minimized hardships.
I just ordered a couple of packages of bees for the spring and I'm feeling very excited to get started.
This site is valuable source of insight and 2nd hand experience, which is far less expensive than 1st hand experience. Thanks for beeing here.


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Welcome to the home of Sabrage. The Confrérie du Sabre d'Or is devoted to promoting the act of Sabrage and the enjoyment of Champagne.
The Heart of the Order is the growing number of Caveaux de Sabrage where Sabrage may be performed.
The Caveaux range from small restaurants and Wine Bars to the grandest of Hotels. They all have two things in common – Champagne and fun. This is a wine and far too good to be left only to special occasions.
A programme of events throughout the year held at prestigious venues gives all our members and their guests excellent value for money and plenty of opportunity for Sabrage as well as enjoying excellent Champagne and food.
We welcome the opportunity of introducing you to the Confrérie and the fun of Sabrage.


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The act of two otherwise 'heterosexual' men performing oral sex on each other at the same time after an unsuccessful night of drinking and hunting for women to have sex with. It is important that the next day the two men still act like they are 100% heterosexual.
The two men, unable to persuade any women to join them, stumbled home and after a few more whiskeys, pow downed.
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Storing Passwords
Handling company passwords can be a tricky thing (i know i don't have to tell you all this).
You shouldn't write down passwords because physical security can become a problem. Even if physical security is not a main concern, it still shouldn't be written down, because you never know who will have access to it.
It also shouldn't be kept on a computer, because first of all, you might need a password that is in that file to login to the computer to begin with. Secondly, it is possible that someone may gain access to that file and obtain your passwords. Even encrypted files run that risk (unless your company invests in good encryption software).
For a large company with a good budget, there seems to be more options as far as password storing software or good encryption software that can be purchased.
However, what about a small business that does not focus much on security because they don't feel they would ever be a target. The administrator understands that ANYONE can be a target, SPECIALLY those who think they won't ever be attacked. So in an effort to secure the place as best possible with what is available, he attempts to harden the passwords for all the systems, etc...
But then obviously, by making them more complex, a place to write them down becomes a necessity. You come in to the office, had a rough weekend, come in on Monday, and run a blank.
Maybe keeping a book with the passwords in a cabinet locked by a key that only one person has access to is a the best choice?
How about keeping it stashed in your email somewhere? Emails can be compromised as well, so i don't see that as being very safe.
I'm just trying to weight all the options i have regarding this. I figured some of you have had so much experience with this, that you may have a better solution than what i can think of.
"He" is me by the way. :)
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Smoking was prohibited at all seven Pulaski Tech locations as Act 734, also known as the Clean Air on Campus Act, went into effect Sunday, August 1.
Gov. Mike Beebe signed the "Clean Air on Campus Act of 2009" last April, initiating a statewide smoking ban at public institutions of higher education. The effective date of the law was postponed for more than a year to allow college campuses time to educate students, employees and guests about the ban on smoking.
The college has presented a series of tobacco education lectures and workshops sponsored by the Pulaski Technical College Department of Counseling and Advising. The Arkansas Department of Health offers many programs to assist people who want to kick the habit. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of these resources.
The Act can be viewed online here.
"Campus" is defined as "all property, including buildings and grounds that are owned or operated by a state-supported institution of higher education." Smoking in vehicles on campus is also prohibited. Violators may face fines ranging from $100 to $500.
"Public safety is our number one responsibility," says PTC Director of Police and Public Safety Mark Stafford. "Looking for violators will not be our top priority, but officers are obligated to enforce the law. We can't tell smokers where to light up, but they can't do it here."
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Doing Btech-want to do CEHv7 - suggestions
I am doing BTech (final year) and very much interested in hacking (especially for knowledge). I have basic knowledge of networking
1).Is it fine for me to prepare and do CEHv7?
2).Will it be helpfull to me?
3).Does this combination have any value Btech+CEH?
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Through the magic of the encyclopedia lifetime batting and pitching registers.
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C: Elston Howard (61-64)
1B: Moose Skorown (61-65) or Mickey Mantle 65-67 (and first two weeks of 68 - appeared in 15 games for the Gamblers that year)
2B: Cookie Rojas (64-67)
3B: Harmon Killebrew (61-69)
SS: Rico Petrocelli (65-69)
LF: Rico Carty (64-69)
CF: Curt Flooyd (61-67)
RF: Wes Covington (65-66)
SP1: Jim Kaat (61-69)
SP2: Gaylord Perry (64-67)
SP3: Mel Stottlemyre (64-69)
SP4: Mike Cuellar (66)
SP5: Larry Jackson (61-67) Also played about half of 1968 with the Gamblers.
RP: Moe Drawbosky (63-68 Started 68 with Gamblers then traded to Gold Sox)
RP: Ken Tatum (69)


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Hospital installs new MRI machine
REXBURG, Idaho - Doctors at a local hospital can now take an even closer look at their patients.
Madison Memorial Hospital unveiled its new state-of-the art MRI machine this week.
It offers clearer and more precise images of the inside of a patient's body, and has a wider opening and shorter tube to accommodate larger and more claustrophobic patients.
Harley McCormick, the hospital's head radiologist, also installed an ambient lighting system and an iPad for patients to select music during the MRI. He says getting the patient to relax can help with the entire process.
"If (patients) are able to hold still for us and they're able to relax in there and breathe a little bit less deep and things like that, it really adds to the quality of the image," McCormick said.
McCormick said the MRI machine is the only one of its kind in eastern Idaho.
It cost more than $1.5 million.


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Número máximo de hóspedes6
Tamanho70 m2
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Only 10 minutes walk from the Main Market Square and within easy reach of the train station, super-trendy Kazimierz offers a unique bohemian atmosphere comparable to Paris' Montmartre or London's Soho.
The architect-designed interior retains the character of the original space, with exceptionally high ceilings giving a sense of light and airiness. This is coupled with crisp modern details and furnishings. The apartment consists of two spacious rooms, open-plan kitchen, bathroom and entrance hallway.
The front room, overlooking one of the most vibrant streets in Kazimierz, provides a comfortable living space with a modern sofa and designer swivel-chair, while the fully equipped open-plan kitchen and dining area make it a great place for a relaxed meal with friends or family. The L-shaped sofa can be easily transformed into a king-size double-bed for the night and a large antique wardrobe provides ample storage space for clothes and luggage. One side of the room features a bold, opulent wallpaper and the design is completed with an original artwork – a modern take on Krakow's famous Leonardo Da Vinci: 'Lady with an Ermine'.
The second room overlooks the central courtyard and serves as the main bedroom with a comfortable double bed and spacious built-in storage for all your travel necessities. A snug mezzanine located above the bathroom and hallway provides comfortable sleeping area for further two people, with two single mattresses.
The sparkling new bathroom includes a built-in shower, generously sized washbasin, cantilevered WC, heated towel-rail and a washing machine. A full-width mirror on the main wall enhances the feeling of space.
Exceptional location combined with stylish design make this a superb value option for a short or long stay in Krakow.
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Thanks to Araceli and the beautiful apartment we had a wonderful time in Cracow!. The apartment is located in an area of little bars and restaurants where nearly no tourists are around- a very good opportunity to get in touch with thevery friendly locals. The historic city center with the Wawel castle are close by as well as cheap parking spaces and a Carrefour express.
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Perfectly located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz). Check-in was very easy even late at night. Apartment is spacious and modern furnished.
When we arrived at the appartement, we were all sattisfied with the appartement were we were going to stay for the next 2 nights. Besides the fact that we were welcommed every night by a homeless man, who was sitting in the staircase of our appartement complex, our appartment was fine. The shower was leaking and wasn't working well. The chairs were very unstable and during the first night of our stay, one chair broke when one of us was sitting down. During the second night we were approached by our host on the street after we left, who said how messy the place was (overreacted) and how much noise we made during that night. We reacted politly by telling him our awarness of our noise and appologised for that. We also promised that we would clean the whole place up, which we did. The fact that he entered the appartement during our stay without telling us, and the fact that he was very rude the next morning by yelling and insulting us, was very unplesant. We were trying to make clear we were very sorry for the noise we made, but even though the way he talked and yelld to us was very rude and unpleasent.
So the appartment was good for what we payed, but the way we were treated by our host was off limits.
We were greeted by a very nice man who got us into a great apartment. The apartment is centrally located with walking distance to everything.Two of the bedrooms had a window overlooking the street, where there were some sound on weekdays. We were unlucky and had craftsmen in the neighboring apartment, and they started early in the morning. So recommends desire apartment out onto the courtyard. There is also a nice terrace, we were disappointed not to get in our apartment since there are balcony / terrace in the description. It is also quieter inner courtyard and sunny.Beyond that the apartment was in tip top condition and neo-modern.
Very good apartment, within walking distance of old town, lots of café/bars around the square, host makes you very welcome and ensures you have everything you need.
Very good 3-days stay,
The apartment was clean and everything was working well. There was also a good Iron and its respective table to iron. The apartment is well fournished, very confortable, spacious, colourful and nice decoration. Everything we needed! Also the owners were very kind and helpful. Apartment near the center. Thanks for all, totally recommend it!
This is the place to stay in krakow. Central location, walking distance to everything. immaculately clean, ideal for two couples. Our host Andrejz was fantastic. Communication prior,during and post our stay was easy and Andrejz provided us with excellent information about this fantastic city.
Great apartment in the center of Krakow. 2 minutes walk to the marked square and the cloth hall, 5 to the Wawel. Additional to all the places of interest the center around the apartment is full of coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
Everything worked totally easy. The apartment owner (Andrzej) was really heplful and dedicated.
Next time in Krakow, I will definetely book this apartment again!
Great apartment in the Kazimierz area. Mr Andrzej was very helpful from the beginning when we were planning our trip to Krakow.
Upon arrival he showed us aound in the aparment and checked everything.
Location is perfect. A 10 mins walk from the old city centre and right in the middle of Kazimierz, the old jewish quarter and now a trendy area for bars, restaurants (like Klezmer Hois) and a good dose of history.
We stayed with 4 adults and had more than enough room. The apartment is very clean and neat. Equipped with all the appliances you would need for a comfortable stay. Only with the washing machine we had to check the internet for how it works. The rest everything was working perfect!
Parking space in front of the door, cheaper than a secured parking lot and with the low crime rate great to have the car near. Mind that you check the meter everyday.
Shops and restaurants are next door so if you need anything it's just a minute and you have it.
Only downside is that the innersquare has the back entrance to the restaurant which is next door. Also the kitchen is there so when you're sitting in the livingroom and you have your window open you could have some noise from the kitchen (like we had to go 3 times and tell them to lower the volume because it was realy loud). Evenso the more reason to go and checkout the city.
Great place to say when you're in Krakow, we surelly would recommend this place to anyone!
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In 2003, the drought-stricken state of Texas passed a law requiring retail public water utilities to conduct a water audit every five years.
"We needed to know water loss accountability, how much water loss there is, how the utilities report water losses, and how efficient they are in doing so," says Mark Mathis, municipal water specialist for the Texas Water Development Board.
Three years after the program was implemented, though, Mathis is hard-pressed to compare water loss volumes in the state. Each of its more than 3000 utilities had its own method for calculating water loss percentages, with different variables. Nothing was standardized. "It's so across the board," he says.
These inconsistencies will gradually disappear as utilities adopt the state's new water audit methodology. As part of the state mandate, the water board created an audit form and worksheet based on a newly formulated International Water Association (IWA)/American Water Works Association (AWWA) audit process. In an attempt to make utilities account for every single drop of water, the audit standardizes terminology in an industry where there are no hard-and-fast definitions.
"It's a new method that eliminates the percentage method of accounting, as well as the term 'unnaccounted-for' water, to show in more exact terms where the inefficiencies are occurring," says Mathis.
Although the board is non-regulatory, it can deny funding requests from utilities that haven't submitted a water audit. Mathis believes this stipulation will increase the number of local utilities that adopt the new methodology, so the board can better calculate and manage the state's water loss.
How do you report water loss? What factors do you use to calculate water loss percentages?
Chances are, if 100 water utilities are asked such questions, most won't agree on any given answer. For example, most utilities consider a 10% to 15% "unaccounted-for" water loss rate as acceptable. But what is "unaccounted-for" water loss?
"You can put 10 water utility managers in a room, ask them what 'unaccounted-for' is, and they will each have a different answer," says Mathis.
There also isn't a uniform method for determining water loss percentages, says Mathis. Plus, there are four key measures percentages don't reveal:


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Journalists in exile 2011: Iran, Cuba drive out critics
Two of the world's most repressive nations each forced at least 18 journalists to flee their homes in the past year. In exile, these journalists face enormous challenges. A CPJ special report by Elisabeth Witchel.


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November 15, 2012
Franklin Pierce University celebrated Founder's Day on November 14 with a special program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the day the institution was incorporated and chartered. The program took place on the Rindge campus, with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community in attendance.
New Hampshire State Senator Lou D'Alessandro presented a proclamation from Governor John Lynch to President James Birge, proclaiming November 14 to be "Franklin Pierce University Day" in New Hampshire. D'Alessandro also extended a resolution of congratulations from the State Senate in recognition of: "Celebrating 50 years of outstanding liberal arts teachings, dedicated to the mission of providing an education that matters."
Lloyd Astmann, chairman of the board of trustees, offered remarks that included greetings and well wishes from the University's founder, Dr. Frank DiPietro, who currently resides in Arizona. Rick Falconi, a Class of '69 alum and 50th Anniversary Committee chairperson, drew attention to the entrepreneurial spirit of the University, calling Franklin Pierce "an American success story." Jed Brummer and Roberta Oeser, selectmen from the Town of Rindge, presented the University with a three-foot tall Anniversary greeting card signed by dozens of local townspeople. Bummer's remarks included special thanks to President Birge for being the first University president to live in Rindge, and for his part in helping to create a good relationship between the town and University.
After the presentations, Peter Wallner, a professor in Franklin Pierce's graduate leadership program, gave a fascinating talk about U.S. President Franklin Pierce, the only president from New Hampshire. Wallner is a leading expert on the life of Franklin Pierce and has written a two-volume biography of this less-known U.S. president: Volume I: Franklin Pierce: New Hampshire's Favorite Son, and Volume II: Franklin Pierce: Martyr for the Union. After Wallner's talk, the audience enjoyed Anniversary cake and refreshments.
An education that matters.
Franklin Pierce University is a regionally accredited university grounded in the liberal arts, with a focus on personal attention and high-quality instruction. The University consists of the College at Rindge and the College of Graduate & Professional Studies with locations in Arizona and throughout New Hampshire. Degrees are offered through the doctoral level. The institutional mission embraces an education that matters: one that achieves academic success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs. Our community of educators and learners creates an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages experiential and applied learning. A Franklin Pierce experience enables each student to discover and fulfill his or her own unique potential. We prepare students to become confident, knowledgeable individuals and leaders of conscience.


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Bigdog, your Saiga should be ready to go to the range stright out of the box. A few things to do fist.
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2 Remove the bolt carrier and bolt, by pulling to the rear. Pay attention to what you are doing.
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Capital + Merchant Finance director Owen Francis Tallentire, who is already serving a sentence of five years in jail, has today pleaded guilty to three charges laid by the Financial Markets Authority.
Tallentire, in his mid 60s, pleaded guilty to two charges of making an untrue statement in a registered prospectus and one charge of distributing advertisements which included an untrue statement.
The charges, laid under the Securities Act, carry a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment or fines of up to $300,000 and Tallentire will also be banned from managing a company for five years.
Tallentire will be sentenced in March but the FMA's case against other directors of Capital + Merchant Finance will still go ahead next month, beginning in the High Court at Auckland on February 11.
In this case, former C + M directors Wayne Douglas, Neal Nicholls, Colin Ryan and Robert Sutherland will face similar charges to those Tallentire today pleaded guilty to.
The FMA also alleges Nicholls and Ryan knowingly mislead the market watchdog.
Douglas, Tallentire and Nicholls were all found guilty last year of charges for theft by a person in a special relationship in a separate set of proceedings.
The Serious Fraud Office, which brought the proceedings against the men, labeled the trial one of the most important commercial fraud cases in recent years. Nicholls and Douglas, the beneficial owners of the companies, each received sentences of 7.5 years in jail each while Tallentire was handed down 5 years in prison. The three men's appeal against their convictions and sentences was rejected in December.
Capital + Merchant Finance collapsed in November 2007 owing $167.1 million to about 7500 investors. Receivers do not expect to offer a return to those who had invested in the failed firm.
FMA Head of Enforcement, Belinda Moffat, welcomed today's guilty plea.
"This case is a further illustration of the importance of holding to account those who are responsible for untrue statements made to investors in offer documents, particularly in cases such as this where the conduct is particularly serious and the market impact is great," Moffat said.


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If you are seeking a world-class educational experience within a vibrant, Christ-centered learning community, Cedarville is the place for you. Step up to the challenge of our arts, sciences, professional and graduate programs, and achieve more than you ever imagined. Be challenged and transformed by professors who are experts in their fields and invest their lives at Cedarville to mentor and guide students like you.
The vast majority of the global economy is based on service organizations that perform tasks on behalf of their customers. As compared to physical goods, services are uniquely challenging to market because the product 1)is largely intangible, 2) varies more in quality 3)often involves customers in the production process, and 4)cannot be inventoried for future sale. This class is designed to help students prepare to meet those challenges in the marketplace. Prerequisite: MRKT-3600 Principles of Marketing


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World's tallest vehicular bridge. Spanning the valley of the River Tarn, this 1,125-foot cable-stayed bridge is slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower—providing picturesque views not advised for the faint of heart. It took three years to build and opened in 2004. Photo: Eiffage Company of the Viaduct of Millau Management and Development Toll of German Saint
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World's longest bridge. The twin, two-lane spans of the 24-mile Causeway near New Orleans are made of prestressed concrete panels supported by more than 9,000 concrete pilings. The spans are 80 feet apart and are connected by seven crossovers that serve as pullover areas for emergencies. Photo: The Greater New Orleans Expressway
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Discussion in 'BUILD OFF 2 BIKES' started by cman, Sep 18, 2007.
That's clunktastic!!!! :mrgreen:
I laced the rear drum to a rim(had to order). Lacing this time was easier. Probably not good enough for a road bike but good enough for me. I also cleaned the inside of the drum surface and scuffed up the brake pads.
Look I got a skip tooth combo cluster.
Derailer mounted
Next will be a recover on the seat and a hunt for a seatpost. I bought a cheap Varsity for the cranks and seat post but the seat post is stuck.
Here is the seat I hope to recover. Started tonight with some vinyl that stretches but seems to be difficult. Couldnt get the springs off and staple gun doesn't fit every where. I am also using some spray adhesive that help in some of the difficult spots.
Hopefully I will get this done in the next day or so. I will be gone for over a week on a little hunting trip.
looking good man.....wonder if ill ever find drum breaks here?!
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vinyl can't lay over that many curves...sorry you would need to sew on a seat like that. If however you are using vinyl that can strech in all 6 directions you could place it on. Try and use a little heat from a hair dryer or heat gun.....but be carful not to put too much heat or you will wreck the vinyl. the other thing you should do to make this work is to place your spray glue on both the seat and vinyl. alow this to tack up...heat your vinyl then strech it on
you really need to remove the springs in order to staple...try some penatrating oil.. good luck feel free to ask more questions
Kingpin, There are new drums made by S/A Sturmey Archer. As for old ones who knows. The Dutch use them alot because they aren't affected by the wet weather.
armandgil- Thanks - your Columbia was the kickstart to doing this bike.
Firewalker- thanks for the tips. The nuts loosen but there is no way to put a wrench on the back side so they get part way loose. The rear corners are glued enough it can do without staples until I get the rear trim piece back on. I am having problem with too much material on the front point.
The Vinyl does stretch in all directions. I bought extra, so I will probably use this first as a trial to figure out the stretching order. Then make it pretty the second try.
I tried to talk my wife into sewing it for me and she said she would sew anything but that. If this doesnt' work then I will find another seat and save this for later. I also thought about trying to spray on the rubber tool grip
i had a seat like that...got the springs off with a pair if needle nose vice grips...
Not much progress, as I have been away. Purchased new tandem brake cable and housing to make it back to the rear drum. The brakes work fairly well though disc would be sweet.
Mostly done just need to finish the seat covering, derailer cable and find a seat post.
Took it out for a ride and hit a trail or two. Fun ride -reminds me of my Rockhopper from 1989. I changed the name cause I realized it is actually a BF Goodrich frame that I mistakenly typed Goodyear in my original post.
Charlie Kelly, and the rest of the Marin County gang would be proud.
Re: Clunker
There is a pic from his website I am going to re-inact for some of the final pics-flannel and all.
Cool bike.
Re: Goodrich Clunker (namechange and pic updated 11-5)
I am done with the Clunker. I am pretty happy with the results. First mountain bike since mine was stolen 7 years ago :lol:
There are things I didn't get done(seat) but I learned lots. Laced two wheels, spread frame for 5spd rearend and a few other items.
So long and happy trails-----Finished thread w/pics and video
Oops I guess I replied in the wrong thread but I dont know how to move it..Steve can you put it here instead of the finnished section ?
Mark, Thanks for the comments. I had fun researching and collecting the parts.
P.s. I wear a helmet everday on my commute. These were to recreate the pics from Charlie Kelly's and Alan Bond's sites.
Man that is a nice bike!!! I like those front brakes too!!! I have an old 28 hole front brake that came off a Krate on an old Schwinn Phantom of mine. I'd like to change it out and use a 36 hole front brake like yours someday. Great bike and pics!!! Thanks!!!
Awesome bike. I dig the drums and cluster. looks great!
Awesome job cman!!!! I dig the hub setups! Doesn't get any better than that! SWEET ride. :mrgreen: Troy
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Superior Red was a brand of red wine produced, matured for a thousand years and distributed by the Malfoy Apothecary.[1]
Lucius Malfoy opened up a bottle of Superior Red and drank a glass while he was impatiently waiting for his son Draco to identify a jinxed Harry Potter after his capture by Snatchers in March of 1998.[2]
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- Superior Red is likely a reference to the Malfoy family's strong beliefs in blood purity, and hence is probably named for the Malfoy family's "superior blood".
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (First appearance)
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The Survey of Northern Illinois and Indiana Fungi is a continuing project by Field Museum mycologists (scientists who study fungi) to document the diversity and distribution of fungi in our area, and to investigate the usefulness of fungi as indicators of environmental health.
The Chicago area is home to an incredible diversity of plants, animals, and fungi. Within the region's boundaries are forest preserves and other natural areas that contain globally significant remnants of prairies and oak savannas. However, the Chicago region is experiencing explosive urban and suburban expansion with a consequent negative impact on natural areas. Monitoring the health of the nature preserves, and managing them to conserve local biodiversity is of high priority for the region.
Contrary to popular belief, our understanding of biodiversity in North America is far from complete, especially regarding the diversity and distribution of groups such as fungi, protozoans,and bacteria. Although these groups don't attract the same attention as Grizzly bears and Redwood trees, their importance in ecosystems is crucial. Land managers are particularly concerned about mycorrhizal fungi, which are required by almost all plant species for obtaining nutrition from the soil. Because these fungi have been shown to be adversely affected by air pollution, monitoring them is an important step in maintaining forest health.
In response to the paucity of knowledge of the diversity and distribution of Chicago-area fungi, Field Museum curator Greg Mueller initiated the Survey of Northern Illinois and Indiana Fungi (SNIIF) in 1994. Coordinated from 1995 to 1997 by John (Jack) Murphy and now by Patrick Leacock, the purpose of SNIIF is to supplement the Field Museum's existing database with new information obtained through intensive collecting of fungi within the Chicago region.
Our collecting has mostly focused on fungi associated with oak savanna and oak woodlands. We have visited many sites throughout Cook, Lake, Will, Kane, and McHenry counties, but have concentrated our efforts on permanent plots located within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Cook County Forest Preserve District at Palos Hills (see links). Other areas which we have visited repeatedly include Green Lake Savanna, the Wampum Lake area in SE Cook Co., and Harms Woods and Busse Woods in Northern Cook Co.
Our collecting at Palos Hills is part of a Field Museum multi-taxon project designed to evaluate the effect of restoration activities on a broad range of organisms (fungi, beetles, mosses, amphibians, reptiles and birds) other than plants. This project is supported by a grant obtained through Chicago Wilderness.
We have also teamed up with the Chicago Botanic Garden ecologist Jim Steffan and volunteers, who have been sampling fungi in Mary McDonald woods in conjunction with restoration activities there.
With permanent plots on three sites being monitored for fungi, we are beginning to acquire enough data to analyze the patterns of diversity and distribution of fungi in oak woodlands in the Chicago Region.
The Illinois Rapid Assessment Program (IRAP) is a new initiative funded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. IRAP is being developed quickly to assess the condition and natural diversity of Illinois' natural areas. As part of this program, we have initiated sampling in two prairie areas, Powderhorn Nature Preserve and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as well as expanding our work in Greenlake Savanna and Palos Hills.
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Sources of data include specimens preserved in the Field Museum Fungus Collections. Many of these are almost 100 years old and represent vouchers of Moffatt's 1909 publication, Fungi of the Chicago Region.
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Can Openers
I'm considering getting an electric can opener for my brother who bust his fingers ten pin bowling (be warned - those on screen speedometer are asking for trouble) and there's some information here at http://kitchen.cookery-guide.info/types/can-openers.php which is sort of helpful but then I thought I could ask you all if you have one, what type it is, how much and most importantly is it any good?
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My father had an electric can opener. He found it very helpful.
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