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Barmy Army Colts - History
How England's Barmy Army Colts came to be
The Barmy Army Colts Cricket section was set up by Paul Burnham (Co-Founder of the Barmy Army) and Mark Stear in 2003 after a chance meeting at the Walton CC President's Day. The outcome of that encounter is that there is now a thriving Colts Section that organises Tournaments, Coaching clinics, Matches, Tours and fun days involving Colts from all over the country.
England's Barmy Army Colts organisation has already taken several Representative Squads to Gibraltar, India, Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai. Last year 2010 the Barmy Army Colts toured Abu Dhabi & Dubai and have just completed a fantastic trip to Singapore/Australia Dec 2010 following the Ashes.
The standard of Colts taken on these Tours is high and the emphasis is on good venues, good opposition and an education that will give everyone an extra experience in the game of cricket, local life and conditions.
Mark Stear, who is a Retired Police Officer, played for Berkshire CCC for several years, plays for the MCC, CCC and Stanmore CC and is helped by opening batsman Malcolm Roberts who played Minor Counties cricket for Bucks CCC, MCC, CCC and also captained the England Amateur X1.
Sponsors Shredded Wheat, The First Group, Paradise Travel and SMCall for example have assisted the "Barmy Army Colts" with their cricket matches, tours and events as have had several other individuals and Groups. The assistance they have given has helped towards the success of the Barmy Army Colts.
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L'Wren Scott Fall 2012
For anyone with a job in fashion, the collections can be a stressful time for a variety of reasons. But, you know, at the end of the day, it's a pretty unbelievable way to make a living. In what other industry would a lunch of individualized tins of Petrossian caviar served by handsome waiters in a Gothic refectory alongside beautiful women wearing glamorous clothes and a rock legend qualify as work? Not many.
So it's a safe bet that even the most hardened showgoer was warmed by L'Wren Scott's semiannual runway presentation and lunch on Thursday. The day and evening clothes in her fall collection looked as rich as the Russian delicacies on the tables. A cream velvet peplum jacket was worn over a sensual silk dress in the same shade; a blue pony-hair coat was trimmed in luxurious fox; a slim, V-neck evening dress was encrusted in black and red beads to look almost like roses.
Scott's starting point was prewar England (thanks to Downton Abbey, a time period also known as season one) and she said she was interested in exploring longer lengths and more architectural necklines. Many of the dresses hit more calf than knee, but the soft draped necks of a yellow silk top and a green crepe dress with gold floral embroidery felt exceptionally fluid.
We've seen a lot of strict collections this week (countered by as many oversize ones), and that curve-enhancing silhouette is Scott's specialty. Yet when others have done severity in a way that felt too severe, Scott's hourglass shapes still let women move. Whether it's because she's a woman or because she's dressed women for the red carpet (likely it's both), she understands that the sensuality of a look can be ruined by a hobbled walk. Which might also be why she's giving them great shoes to walk in: lattice peep-toe heels in colorful velvet and skins.
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Assume I have a 2000A [480v 3ph] breaker feeding a bunch of cables. I attach 3-#24 wires and run for 15,000.0 Ft and termintate at a 1 amp disconnect w/ fuse. [I am assuming a #24 wire is rated for 1 amp] This seems to meet 240 21 B 5.
So, the size of the tap wire can be any size?
I can run 24AWG for 15,000 ft or farther and terminate at a 1amp fuse w/ disconnect mounted outside fed from a 2000A breaker? Really??
I work in the drilling industry where things have been out of code for years and making them so is a constant battle. I recently ran into the following situation:
I discovered 3 devices with electric motors drawing between 12 full load amps and 25 full load amps. Each device has a starter with overloads for motor protection that I assume are sized correctly. Two of the devices are fed with a 4 conductor #10 cable and the third is fed with a 4 conductor #8 cable. These three devices were plugged into two 100 amp service disconnect receptacles and one 60 amp service disconnect receptacle. I told the drilling supervisor that we couldn't continue to run the devices from these disconnects as the device feeder cables were only rated to just over 30 amps. I reran these device feeders so they were fed from 30 amp breakers and one 50 amp breaker(that I turned the trip setting down to 60% getting it below the rated amp level of the feeder cable). The circuits all all 3 phase 480 volt power. A fellow electrician told me it was fine the way it was before because of the starters and overloads. Is he correct? What does the code say about this?


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Most of the news this morning at WWDC was around iPhone 4 and iOS 4. Will leave the new device and platform play to my colleague Charles Golvin. I can't wait to get one of the new phones . . . very slick as it looks like a mini iPad in a modified format.
iAd . . . $60M committed for the second half of 2010. Initial advertisers include: AT&T, Best Buy, Campbell Soup Company, Chanel, Citi, DirecTV, GEICO, GE, JCPenney, Liberty Mutual Group, Nissan, Sears, State Farm, Target, Turner Broadcasting System, Unilever, and The Walt Disney Studios.
Pretty impressive. How do they get to $60M? Rumor is that the minimum buy-in is $1M, but it goes up from there. They claim to have 50% of mobile ad market share according to a J.P. Morgan study. I think it is a bold claim unless this is purely the media spend and doesn't include creative. Our number is comparable -- but without creative. Advertisers can count on the buzz surrounding iAd's launch on July 1. That alone may justify the initial buy. These initial advertisers are a smart bunch. A few million dollars isn't much to any one of them, but these are sizeable buys for mobile.
I think there are a lot of interesting questions to be answered. Many will be "wait and see," but here's my wishlist:
- What do I get for $1M+ in mobile advertising? Am I buying creative, development, ads, and analytics?
- How much targeting do I get?
- Is it performance-based? Or CPMs?
- What will work well on the i OS4 devices? Branding? Or, will the ads leverage context -- the context of how, where, and when I use these devices? Will the ads drive me to online purchases or into a nearby store to make a purchase?
- How much control do I get over where my ads are placed?


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2008 GTA IV Xbox Live Weekend Social Club Giveaway
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Rockstar Games has just recently announced a brand new giveaway being held this weekend and upcoming week. The giveaway, open to all residents of the United States and Canada over the age 18, is really simple to enter - all you have to do is log into the Rockstar Games Social Club between September 19, 2008 and September 28, 2008 to be automatically entered.
The prizes are few, but the lucky winners are in for some awesome ones! One grand prize winner will receive home entertainment system worth $6,000 and one runner-up will receive a GTA IV-branded Xbox 360 Elite and other GTA IV merchandise. If you meet the requirements, don't forget to enter - let's get a GTAGaming user in on the prizes!
The official contest rules can be viewed here, including the detailed prize list:
One Grand Prize Winner will receive an entertainment center prize package consisting of a Sharp AQUOS 52� Flat Panel LCD HDTV, a Marantz SR7002 home theatre receiver, and a KEF KHT-3005 Speaker package.
One Runner Up Winner will receive an Xbox 360 Elite console and assorted Grand Theft Auto merchandise, including GTA IV Dart Board Set, GTA IV Pool Cue & Chalk Set, Baseball Bat, �IV� Hooded Sweatshirt, LCPD T-Shirt, Liberty City Swingers Baseball Shirt, and GTA IV Pin and Sticker Packs.
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Coarctation (ko-ahrk-TAY-shun) of the aorta — or aortic coarctation — is a narrowing of the aorta, the large blood vessel that branches off your heart and delivers oxygen-rich blood to your body. When this occurs, your heart must pump harder to force blood through the narrow part of your aorta.
Coarctation of the aorta is generally present at birth (congenital). Coarctation of the aorta can range from mild to severe, and might not be detected until adulthood, depending on how narrowed the aorta is.
Coarctation of the aorta often occurs along with other heart defects. While treatment for coarctation of the aorta is usually successful, it's a condition that requires careful follow-up through adulthood.
Coarctation of the aorta symptoms depend on the severity of the condition. Most people don't have symptoms. Children with serious aortic narrowing may show signs and symptoms earlier in life, but mild cases with no symptoms might not be diagnosed until adulthood. People may also have signs or symptoms of other heart defects that they have along with coarctation of the aorta.
Babies with severe coarctation of the aorta may begin having signs and symptoms shortly after birth. These include:
Left untreated, aortic coarctation in babies might lead to heart failure or death.
Older children and adults with the condition often don't have symptoms, because they may have less severe narrowing of the aorta. If signs or symptoms appear, the most common sign is high blood pressure (hypertension) measured in the arms. While the blood pressure is high in the arms, the blood pressure is often lower in the legs of those with coarctation of the aorta. Signs and symptoms might include:
Seek medical help if you or your child has the following signs or symptoms:
While experiencing these signs or symptoms doesn't necessarily mean that you have a serious problem, it's best to get checked out quickly. Early detection and treatment might help save your life.
Doctors aren't certain what causes coarctation of the aorta, or aortic coarctation. For unknown reasons, mild to severe narrowing develops in part of the aorta. Although aortic coarctation can occur anywhere along the aorta, the coarctation is most often located near a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus. The condition generally begins before birth (congenital).
Rarely, coarctation of the aorta develops later in life. Traumatic injury might lead to coarctation of the aorta. Rarely, severe hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) or a condition causing inflamed arteries (Takayasu's arteritis) can narrow the aorta, leading to aortic coarctation.
Coarctation of the aorta usually occurs beyond the blood vessels that branch off to your upper body and before the blood vessels that lead to your lower body. This can often lead to high blood pressure in your arms but low blood pressure in your legs and ankles.
With coarctation of the aorta, the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle) of your heart works harder to pump blood through the narrowed aorta, and blood pressure can increase in the left ventricle. This may cause the wall of the left ventricle to thicken (hypertrophy).
Coarctation of the aorta often occurs along with other congenital heart defects, although doctors don't know what causes multiple heart defects to form together. You or your child may be more likely to have aortic coarctation if you or your child has certain heart conditions including:
Coarctation of the aorta is also more common in people who have certain genetic conditions, such as Turner syndrome. Women and girls with Turner syndrome have 45 chromosomes, with one missing or incomplete X chromosome, instead of 46. About 10 percent of women and girls with Turner syndrome have aortic coarctation.
Untreated coarctation of the aorta frequently leads to complications. Several of the complications may be a result of long-standing high blood pressure caused by the aortic coarctation. Complications are also possible after treatment for coarctation of the aorta.
Complications of coarctation of the aorta may include:
In addition, if the coarctation of the aorta is severe, your heart might not be able to pump adequate blood to the organs of your body. This can cause damage to the heart. This can also result in kidney failure or other organ failure.
If your coarctation of the aorta was treated when you were young, there is a potential risk of the aorta re-narrowing (re-coarctation) over time. It may require additional treatments. You also have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure.
If you or your child develops signs and symptoms common to coarctation of the aorta, call your doctor. After an initial exam, it's likely that the doctor will refer you or your child to a doctor trained in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions (cardiologist).
Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
Questions to ask the doctor at the initial appointment include:
Questions to ask if you're referred to a cardiologist include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time if you don't understand something.
A doctor who sees you or your child for possible coarctation of the aorta might ask a number of questions.
If you're the person affected:
If your baby or child is affected:
The age at which coarctation of the aorta is diagnosed depends on the severity of the condition. If the aortic coarctation is severe, it's usually diagnosed during infancy. Testing for coarctation of the aorta before birth often isn't possible.
Adults and older children who are diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta may have milder cases and not have symptoms. They may often appear healthy until a doctor detects:
Tests to confirm a diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta may include:
Echocardiogram. Echocardiograms use high-pitched sound waves to produce an image of your heart. Sound waves bounce off your heart and produce moving images that can be viewed on a video screen.
An echocardiogram can often detect the location and severity of the aortic coarctation and show other heart defects, such as a bicuspid aortic valve. Doctors often use echocardiograms to diagnose coarctation of the aorta and determine the most appropriate treatment options for you.
Electrocardiogram (ECG). An ECG records the electrical activity in your heart each time it contracts. During this procedure, patches with wires (electrodes) are placed on your chest, wrists and ankles. The electrodes measure electrical activity, which is recorded on paper or a computer monitor.
If the coarctation of the aorta is severe, the ECG may show that the walls of the lower heart chambers are enlarged (ventricular hypertrophy).
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your heart and blood vessels.
An MRI can reveal the location and severity of the coarctation of the aorta, determine whether it affects other blood vessels in your body, and detect whether you have other heart defects. Doctors may also use this test to determine your treatment options.
Computerized tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses a series of X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of your body.
In a CT angiogram, your doctor injects a dye into a blood vessel to highlight blood flow in your arteries and veins. A CT angiogram allows your doctor to see the location and severity of the coarctation of the aorta, determine whether it affects other blood vessels in your body, and detect other heart defects. Doctors may use this test to determine your treatment options.
Cardiac catheterization. During this procedure, your doctor inserts a long, thin tube (catheter) into an artery or vein in your groin and threads it to your heart using X-ray imaging.
Your doctor may inject a dye through the catheter to make your heart structures visible on X-ray pictures. Cardiac catheterization can help to determine the severity of the aortic coarctation. It can also measure pressure and oxygen levels in the chambers of the heart and in the blood vessels.
This test isn't often used to diagnose coarctation of the aorta, but it may be done to help your doctors plan your surgery. Catheter procedures may be used to perform certain treatments for coarctation of the aorta.
Treatment options for coarctation of the aorta depend on your age at the time of diagnosis and the severity of your condition. Other heart defects might be repaired at the same time as aortic coarctation.
Treatment approaches usually consist of surgery or a procedure called balloon angioplasty. A doctor trained in congenital heart conditions will evaluate you and determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
There are several open-heart surgical techniques to repair aortic coarctation. Your doctor can discuss with you which type is most likely to successfully repair your or your child's condition. The options include:
Balloon angioplasty is an option for initially treating aortic coarctation or for treating re-narrowing (re-coarctation) that has occurred after surgery.
During this procedure, your doctor inserts a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into an artery in your groin and threads it through your blood vessels to your heart using X-ray imaging.
Your doctor places an uninflated balloon through the opening of the narrowed aorta. When the balloon is inflated, the aorta widens and blood flows more easily. In some cases, your doctor may insert a mesh-covered hollow tube (stent) in the aorta to keep the narrowed part of the aorta open.
Medication isn't used to repair coarctation of the aorta, but it might be used to control blood pressure before surgery. Although repairing aortic coarctation improves blood pressure, many people still need to take blood pressure medication, even after a successful surgery.
Babies with severe coarctation of the aorta might be given a medication that keeps the ductus arteriosus open. This provides a bypass for blood flow around the constriction until the coarctation is repaired.
The most common long-term complication of coarctation of the aorta is high blood pressure. Although your blood pressure usually falls after the aortic coarctation has been repaired, it might still remain higher than normal.
Occasionally, the segment of the aorta that has been repaired will become weak and enlarge (aortic aneurysm) and might eventually rupture. In some cases, the coarctation can recur, possibly even years after treatment. It's possible to have additional surgeries or procedures to correct the re-narrowing or treat other complications.
Although coarctation of the aorta may be repaired, you'll need careful follow-up throughout life in order for doctors to monitor you for complications and recurrences.
Your doctor may suggest that you have regular follow-up appointments with a doctor trained in congenital heart disease. In follow-up appointments, your doctor may evaluate you and order imaging tests to monitor your condition. Your doctor will also check your blood pressure and treat it as needed.
Here are a few tips for managing your condition:
Get regular exercise. Regular exercise helps to lower blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about whether you need to restrict certain physical activities, such as weightlifting, which can temporarily raise your blood pressure.
Your doctor may evaluate you and conduct exercise tests prior to deciding if you should participate in competitive sports or weightlifting.
Consider pregnancy carefully. Before becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor to determine if you can undergo pregnancy safely. Women with coarctation of the aorta, even after repair, may have a higher risk of aortic rupture, aortic dissection or other complications during pregnancy and delivery. Doctors will also evaluate whether your blood pressure is controlled.
If you've had aortic coarctation repair and are considering becoming pregnant, careful management of your blood pressure is important to help keep you and your baby healthy.
Prevent endocarditis. Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart or of its structures, caused by a bacterial infection.
You generally won't need to take antibiotics before certain dental procedures to prevent endocarditis. However, if you've had endocarditis in the past, or if you had prosthetic material placed during surgery, then your doctor may recommend antibiotics. Ask your doctor about the most appropriate approach for you.
Coarctation of the aorta can't be prevented, because it's usually present at birth (congenital). However, if you or your child has a condition that increases the risk of aortic coarctation, such as Turner syndrome, bicuspid aortic valve or another heart defect, or a family history of congenital heart disease, early detection can help. Discuss the risk of aortic coarctation with your doctor.
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In Antarctica, you learn not to take anything for granted. Not even things as basic as food, water, or energy. The reason? Everything people depend on has to be shipped or flown into the continent. Why? There are no farms in on the icy continent. The only plants are mosses and lichens. There are certainly no cows, pigs, or chickens. Whether your favorite food is pizza or burritos, all of the ingredients have to come from other continents. As for drinking water, special systems and a great deal of energy are needed to take to salt out of seawater to make it useable.
Then there is the matter of waste. The U.S. Antarctic Program is committed to reducing its impact—or footprint—on the Antarctic environment. That means that every bit of garbage a person might produce in a day has to be transported off the continent. That's true whether it's the wrapper from your candy bar or the green beans you didn't want to eat or the paper towels you used to wipe your hands.
McMurdo Station managers remind community members to adopt the values and habits of conservation. The station has put into place technology that helps it reduce its footprint. It starts with energy. The U.S. research base has partnered with its nearby neighbor, New Zealand's Scott Base, to share energy produced from three large wind turbines. Scott Base Kiwis—as the New Zealanders are called—get 100% of their power from wind, says power-plant manager Ron Blevins, while the American base gets about 35% of its energy from wind. The much larger U.S. base uses oil-fired generators to supply the rest of its energy needs. The waste heat produced by the generators is then used to warm many of its buildings.
Water-plant manager Paul Jones says it takes energy and special technology to remove the salt from seawater to produce drinking water. McMurdo uses about 45,000 gallons of water a day. People are encouraged to conserve water. At the South Pole Station, where snow and ice must be melted for drinking water, people are limited to two-minute showers twice a week!
The McMurdo base also has a wastewater treatment plant that takes care of sewage. Yubecca Bragg, who is an organic farmer in West Virginia during the Antarctic winter, manages the treatment plant. Bragg explains that sewage treatment depends on allowing microorganisms to break down the wastes until the liquid part of the waste can be safely released into the ocean. Between 150,000 and 180,000 pounds a year of the remaining solid waste, called sludge, is packed into containers and sent back to the U.S.
What's on the Cargo Ships?
The people who live and work in McMurdo fly into and out of the continent along with their luggage and scientific equipment. But the food and fuel, machinery and supplies that keep the town running come in by cargo ships. There is one ship that brings fuel and another ship that brings cargo. The cargo ship takes back all of the waste, from construction materials to glass, paper, plastic, and metal that has been carefully recycled. Both ships will be arriving at McMurdo in the next two weeks. It takes 10 days to unload and reload the cargo ship, and about 40 hours to unload the fuel. All fuel and supplies must be delivered during the short Antarctic summer. Nothing comes in or goes out during the long, dark Antarctic winter.
To live and work at the bottom of the world, whether you are there to study penguins or bake bread, requires very careful planning. And as visitors to Antarctica quickly discover, every plan always requires a backup plan—and a backup plan to the backup plan.
David Bjerklie is filing reports while traveling to Antarctica with the National Science Foundation. Track his progress and learn all about the icy continent at TFK's Antarctica Mini-Site.
To see a live web broadcast on January 23, teachers and parents can join the TFK community at edweb.net/tfk. All participants will receive printable worksheets with maps, time lines, and more.


text: I just got a 98 Suburban and am going through the steps of getting it all as close to ship shape as possible. Right now it is running well when driving, but is a little off sounding/puttering slightly at idle. It does not fire right up either, rather it turns for a few soconds before turning over. Check engine light has returned the PO300 code, multiple misfires... I have replaced the plugs and plug wires. The next day, after resetting the code, the light came back on, I did not have it checked to verify it was the same code. A day later the check engine light turned off, but the idle and starting issues remain. I am now attempting to replace the ignition coil. I have the new ignition coil ready to install, but can't figure how to get the original off. I haven't found anything real useful online, so far. I did find from this site that there is another 1/2" bolt somewhere on the driver side of the manifold, I think it said, in addition to the 2 bolts at the bracket. It also seems I may have to drill the rivets to remove it, but then will be able to use the bolts that come with the new coil to reinstal. Is there anyone that may have images of the bolt locations to remove the coil and maybe a good process for removing and replacing this critical part of the ignition system in my fine piece of machinery? I also imagine that when drilling the rivets I should use a bit that will still allow me to use the new coil bolts, they look to be 1/4", if I remember right. If anyone can think of any other areas I could replace/fix/kick to get the errors fixed feel free to let me know. I'm hoping the issue is not a major thing, but it very well may be. Either way I love the vehicle and am having a great time driving it. Sorry about the length, just trying to paint a good picture. Thanks in advance either way.


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These three pairs are from different eras but I found mesmerizing. I wish I could see the Gold medalists again and again.
1. For me, this couple was peerless, the embodiment of 2 as one, I just don't believe I will be more moved or impressed with what they were, I have a feeling there will be consensus on all time gold medalist skaters.
Goordeeva/ Grinkov
2. For sheer athleticism, growth, transformation, achievement, overcoming much adversity...
Shen and Zhao
3. The most powerful, precise, united, athletic pair of their time. Their music stopped and they continued on with awesome perfection and unity. Anyone remember that performance?
Rodnina and Zaitsev
to be fair there should be a Pewter medalist and Sale /Pelletier get my nod for Love Story alone.


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My swarm has been in the hive now for exactly two weeks. They have drawn some combs on 11 bars. I have a mixture of eggs, larvae, and what looks like capped larvae. I also have a pretty good amount of honey at the top of the bars, some of this is capped now as well. There are bands of pollen running across the combs. They seem to be doing well. I have spotted the queen making her way across the combs. So far everthing looks good!
I am going to ask a general question that I know does not have a specific answer due to weather, hive strength, nectar flow, etc, but I'll ask anyway. My hive is 28 bars 24" long X 1 3/8" wide. This is the colony's first year so I know honey production won't be up to par, but what could I expect (on average) from a hive this size? What is a general expectation of honey production? 20lbs? 50lbs? First year? Subsequent years? I would like to have some sort of idea of what is expected. Thanks for all the help!


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Twenty-year-old slam poet Lee Mokoke passionately expresses his journey from being "more Ken than Barbie" to "loving my body enough to let it go" in a highly gendered society.
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How is our climate changing, and what kind of action (or inaction) is causing the climate to change? This interdisciplinary lesson plan will allow students to measure their own carbon footprint, and encourage discussion of ways to lessen the damage we're doing to our earth.
This visual learning lesson will get your students thinking about solar power and unbelievable inventions.
Like any skill, kindness takes practice. Teach kindness and other social-emotional skills with these outstanding free resources from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.
Young people across the country are pouring into the streets to protest for social justice. But to create real change, students need to know what comes next.
This visual learning lesson will get your students thinking about empathy for living things and how humans perceive time.
There are 469 seats in the U.S. Congress up for election this November 8th. This infographic explores how the demographics of Congress compare to America at large.
This visual learning lesson will get your students thinking about the lives of migrant farm workers, and where their food comes from.
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"If Kagan is confirmed, Jews, who represent less than 2 percent of the US population, will have 33 percent of the Supreme Court seats. Is this the Democrats' idea of diversity?"Honestly, it's unclear where Buchanan got the idea that choices for the Supreme Court have to exactly mirror the U.S. population. If that were the case, there should be 5 women on the Supreme Court, as women outnumber men in the U.S.
Or rather, there should be 4 women and a transvestite, perhaps, since the number of women in the U.S. is only slightly more than men. Additionally, it would mean that you could never have a Jew on the Supreme Court unless the nominee were only partly Jewish, based on his statement.
Karl Frisch at MediaMatters points out a couple of important things. One, that in 1977, Buchanan called Hitler "an individual of great courage, a soldier's soldier in the Great War, a leader steeped in the history of Europe ..."
Second, he notes that this breakdown of the religious affiliation of all Supreme Court justices (ever) proves that Buchanan should be pointing at Episcopalians it he wants to complain. They have have accounted for 32.4 percent of all Supreme Court justices, but only represent 1.7 percent of the U.S. population.


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Up to 4 guests can be accommodated in the apartment, which offers one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. After a day of sightseeing, evening meals can be prepared in the well-equipped kitchen, which includes a small breakfast table and chairs. The living area features a large flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout.
The apartment has a convenient location just 10 minutes by public transport from Venice Island, where guests can marvel at the Grand Canal and take in such sights as the Rialto Bridge and the famous St. Mark's Square.
Plenty of local amenities, including shops, cafes, restaurants and bars can be found in Mestre, within a 15-minute walk of the apartment. It also has good public transport links, with a bus stop 550 metres away and Venezia Mestre Train Station a 10-minute walk away.
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We had a very good stay in the very nice and spacious apartement. The kitchen had all the necessary equipment, the beds were comfortable and the apartement is placed in very quiet surroundings, but still close to the railwaystation, the rentalcar bureaus and the central busline no. 2, that takes you direct to Venice in 10 minutes. As en extra feature for families with smaller kids it is also placed very close to a public park with a playground that our daughter of five found very usefull. The owner was very carefull in instructing us and giving us a map which pinpointed the local restaurants and grocerystores. There is a very excellent restaurant, a baker and a grocerystore within 500 meters of the apartement. Only drawback - and what makes it four stars instead of five - was that not all the neighbours in the apartement-complex complied with the houserules, that provides for the inhabitants to be quiet after 22:00. But the street outside was very quiet, and if you can live with an occasional angry woman between 22:00 and 24:00, this is absolutely top quality. We stayed there for 7 nights at the end of april 2014, to grown-ups and a child.
The stay was very nice. The owner greeted us very politely and offered much information, it was almost like a guide. The largest apartment, a bit old but very well conditioned, neat and clean building with everything you need, like you're at home, even let us milk, juice, cookies, pasta, oil, sugar, salt, coffee, bread. .. A 10 to 15 minute walk to the train station to Venice and no parking problems. The only thing regrettable is that we were not allowed to deposit luggage before 15:00 h. and we had to leave in the car. For others, all ok, to return and recommend.
La estancia fue muy agradable. El propietario nos atendió muy cortesmente y nos ofreció mucha información, casi fue como un guía. El apartamento grande, un edificio algo viejo pero muy bien acondicionado, ordenado y limpio, con todo lo necesario, como si estuvieras en tu casa, incluso nos dejaron leche, zumos, galletas, pastas, aceite, azucar, sal, café, pan ... A 10 ó 15 minutos andando hasta la estación de trenes para Venecia y sin problemas de aparcamiento. Lo único reprochable es que no nos dejaron depositar las maletas antes de las 15:00 h. y las tuvimos que dejar en el coche. Por los demás, todo ok, para volver y recomendar.
Great location! The apartment is very comfortable, cozy and located bin strategic position in Venice. Carolina, then, is delightful person and an absolute willingness and kindness! Absolutely recommended!
Ottima location! L'appartamento è decisamente confortevole, accogliente e situato bin posizione strategica rispetto a Venezia. Carolina, poi, è persona deliziosa e di assoluta disponibilità e cortesia! Assolutamente consigliato!
Beautiful and large apartment, well located to public transportation.
Nice host and Mrs. No heater so cold ago.
Mooi en groot appartement, goed gelegen bij het openbaar vervoer.
Aardige gastheer en mevrouw. Geen kachel dus kou geleden.
Great host, the apartment is beautiful and well located, Francesco and Carolina are very kind people, for sure I'll recommend this place to my friends.
Carolina was very kind and helpful and the apartment is clean and spacious. It is more like a 20 minute walk from the station although once there the no 2 bus works very well. There is no wifi which is frustrating. The apartment is located 1st floor and one of 12 not 8 as described. We found the apartment very noisy with no sound proofing at all. We had trouble with sleeping due to neighbours arguing and dogs barking. I am surprised by previos reviews stating quiet.
Carolina's place was wonderful! Located just 15 min walking from the Mastre station and five minutes to the bus stop, bus number 2, which takes you directly into Venice. Super easy! The place was larger than expected and no detail was spared. The apartment is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need (except wifi). The grocery store is just around the corner which made it easy to buy and cook in the apartment. Carolina is a very sweet woman and made us feel so comfortable! If we ever make it back to Venice, we would not hesitate to book with her again.
The holiday was great. The apartment is very nice and functional design. Tourists will find in it everything he needs, from pots on the hair dryer. Location - great. Close to train station - in a few moments you are at the train station, from where trains depart every minute to Venice or every few minutes to Padua and Verona. Close to the apartment there is a large market and a bakery. Hosts very friendly, responding to every e-mail. The apartment is very clean. We are coming back home in the evening. I would recommend this apartment. If ever I will go to Venice for sure it would use. Carolina and Francesco greet you warmly and invite you to Polish. Mira and Christopher.
Urlop był wspaniały. Mieszkanie jest bardzo fajnie i funkcjonalne urządzone. Turysta znajdzie w nim wszystko czego mu potrzeba; od garnków po suszarkę do włosów. Lokalizacja - super. Blisko dworca kolejowego - w parę chwil jesteś na dworcu, skąd co minutę odchodzą pociągi do Wenecji lub co parę minut do Padwy lub Werony. Blisko mieszkania jest duży market oraz piekarnia. Gospodarze bardzo mili, odpowiadają na każdy e-mail. Mieszkanie jest bardzo czyste. Z przyjemnością wracaliśmy wieczorem do domu. Polecam ten apartament. Jeśli kiedyś wybiorę się do Wenecji na pewno z niego skorzystam. Carolina i Francesco pozdrawiamy Was serdecznie i zapraszamy do Polski. Mira i Krzysztof.
From this apartment we could very well get to know Venice! Check worked very well-we got a lot of helpful tips z.Bsp. Bzgl bus schedules, thanks again for that! The apartment is very spacious and very clean, beautiful and functional. In a quiet environment. Bus stop 5-10 minutes. We remember very much of our stay in Venice!
Von dieser Wohnung aus konnten wir sehr gut Venedig kennenlernen!
Einchecken klappte sehr gut- wir bekamen viele hilfreiche Tipps, z.Bsp. bzgl Busfahrplänen- vielen Dank noch einmal dafür!
Die Wohnung ist sehr großzügig und sehr sauber, schön und zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Ruhige Umgebung. Bushaltestelle 5-10 Minuten entfernt.
Wir erinnern uns sehr gerne an unseren Aufenthalt in Mestre!
We really enjoyed our stay in Mestre! The apartment is big, clean and everything you need is there. The owners are really nice and gave us a lot of information about Venice and Mestre.
There are several supermarkets in the neighbourhood and the bus to Venice stops only a 100 metres from the apartment
There is only one disadvantage, when we were there, it was fairly hot in Mestre (35 degrees celcius). The apartment hasn't an airco so it is quit hot inside. Apart from that everything was perfect.
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Man, I am just full of whining about this convention and I really don't mean for it to come off as 'Horrible Experience 2012′ because that's not what it was at all. Sure, it was crowded- but there were some amazing guests. I think this may be the first time I've ever gone to a convention and actually wanted to see guests. I turned into a useless fangirly puddle over Fiona Staples and got my copy of Saga signed by her and Brian K. Vaughan which pretty much made all of my aggravation at the crowds worthwhile.
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In 2006, the National Gallery of Ireland's annual Turner exhibition aimed to highlight the artist's enthusiasm for travel, the destinations that inspired him both at home and abroad, and included contemporary eye-witness accounts of his annual tours.
Travel played an essential part in the life of British born artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), supplying vital material for his topographical work and igniting the imaginative processes behind his historical and poetical paintings. The majority of Turner's paintings and watercolours depict places he had actually observed. He undertook more than fifty-six tours and amassed an extensive collection of over 300 sketchbooks, which comprise some 10,000 sketches and studies. The dynamic changes that occurred during Turner's lifetime, in the realm of transport and patterns of travel, which the artist harnessed to his advantage, are seen in many of his works.
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Did a cutout of a huge hive yesterday, and transported the hive home tonight. They filled all the bars on a 4' TBH. Really nice bees. Got lucky and found the queen on the ground trying to crawl back under the Morgan building we had jacked up to provide removal space
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JoAnn Weaver of Breezy Point recently taught Deanne Trottier's third-grade class at Eagle View Elementary School about composting.
A Crow Wing County Master Gardener, Weaver taught students why people recycle and how composting is "nature's way of recycling." Students learned what materials can be recycled and composted, as well as the basics of getting started.
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You might imagine that with 13 years in the major leagues, awards including two-time Minor League Player of the Year, two All Star games and a nomination to the Baseball Hall of Fame, it would be easy to get Gregg Jefferies talking about his time as a player. Not so much; what he really wants to talk about is the Gregg Jefferies Sports Academy.
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mid 18th century : C.P.E. Bach, Gluck, Salieri --- Rococo
1750 ~ 1827: Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Salieri --- Classical
19th century: Weber, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Schubert, Schumann, Wagner, Brahms, Bruckner, Mahler, Verdi --- Romantic
Above is brief summary of what you will see in Music History text books ( I have not added many other important composers for sake of brevity, so please don't burn me for not mentioning them ). When people say Classical Music, various definition exists. Take your pick
1. Music composed for art sake, not according to some commercial model ( Yeah. Tell that to Bach and Haydn who wrote in their complaints about money into their music )
2. Music that requires some formal education to compose and play ( Cannot apply to pre-Rennaissance Music )
3. Music that requires some contemplations to enjoy ( I believe they mean you need to do more than just listen to enjoy classical music, but how can you explain my son liking Mozart's Magic Flute Opera, even though he can't talk! )
4. Music composed in European tradition dating back to Greek music to current academic music composition ( I believe this is the closest to what people expect, but still, it is not a clear cut definition )
5. Music that some snobs who consider themselves to be above most people talks about in order to show off ( Sometimes, this is true )
6. Music that is composed in order to be played by any musician willing to study the score ( This is actually the biggest difference between classical music and pop music. In popular/commercial music, the music is supposed to be played by certain person/group, and any one else playing that music is mere copy. In classical music, there is no such thing as the real player and copies, although some musicians do try to imitate peculiarities that another famous musician introduced into playing that certain piece. As long as you pay for the music score, you are legally allowed to perform classical music composed by someone who is alive, right now, to earn some money. In popular music, you cannot play any music to make money unless you get explicit permission from whomever holding the copyright. Of course, this definition is ignoring long tradition of improvisations, cadenzas, and additional decorations by classical music performers. )
7. Who cares! If I say it is classical, it is calssical!
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I'm probably going to be hung for this, but I prefer Richard Wagner (Yeah the Nazi Icon and noted Germanic supremacists music). Now the person in question I don't care for, but if you've ever seen Legend of The Galactic Heroes you'd know why he is one of the best opera composers that ever lived.
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From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagner
The twentieth century harmonic revolutions of Claude Debussy and Arnold Schoenberg (tonal and atonal modernism, respectively) have often been traced back to Tristan.
Wagner's concept of leitmotif and integrated musical expression has been a strong influence on many 20th century film scores such as John Williams' music for Star Wars.
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My favorate composer is Tchaikovsky and beethoven in romantic period, and carl orff in mordern period.but I dont like baroque music that much,I feel sleepy if not irritated when ever i hear them
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John Williams made many 'formal classical' compositions, and he does know Gustav Holst's work very well.
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The 'duel of fate' music played on darth maul's entery is spine chilling and the music played on geonosis battle is awsome.
I think duel of fate is more influenced by carl orff's music rather than wagner or gustav.Really plenty of anime music(also movie,games etc)are based on carl orff's music.but i havint seen anyone pointing out carl orff anywere on this forum .and Tchaikovsky also.
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Although I'm glad Tchaikovsky's 4th symphony finally got its exposure to mass media from Suzumiya Haruhi Ep. 12 ' the day of Saggitarius', I still am puzzled why nobody used the grand opening in its 1st movement, yet. Someone will do it, some day, and will receive lot of praise for it.
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I am a sucker for any piano concertos. I watched the first and second Rachmaninov concertos being played live a few years back. I think I literally went into a trance. When I can't sleep, I put on Rachmaninov.
If anyone can recommend some piano concertos similar to Rachmaniov's, that'd be great.
Also, I don't know if anyone has heard Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Birthday of Rei Ayanami (link). The style of music on that really appeals to me too. What type is it?
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I don't see the anime Corda D'Oro (Kin-iro no Corda) mentioned in this thread. It just includes bits of some well-known concert pieces, but they seem fairly well played to me, and it really conveys a love of music. Or I should say "conveyed" since the broadcasts just ended. I don't think there is a sub. It's a shoujo reverse harem in which the main girl gets a magic violin and takes part in a competition with several talented boys at a high school specializing in music. After the end credits of each episode there is a little bit of music education for children. I think this show is going to encourage some kids to play -- or to keep playing.
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I just want to say that almost everything wontaek says about Corda D'Oro is true, yet it didn't impair my enjoyment of it in the least. It's not a somewhat realistic show for older teens and adults, like Nodame, it's a fantasy show for young teen girls. And I thought it did its job well enough -- particularly in the emotions and in the way the characters showed enjoyment of music -- to please even some of us who are not in the target audience. Perhaps most of you in this thread are, like wontaek, too mature and knowledgeable to be pleased, but it worked for me. I was even moved by some of the performances, at least in the context of the show. But I just posted about it because I thought you should know about any anime that has a relation to classical music.
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Speaking of shows with much classical music in it, I wonder how people feel about the series that elevated use of classical music in the first place, the Legend of Galactic Hero. I still think the first OVA of LoGH features the best use of Ravel's Bolero I have ever experienced. Yes, there are elements in the show that reminds me of Nazi, but still there were much enjoyable elements in the show as well as great classical music.
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Glorious Bach Music, Played and Sung by Japanese Ensemble, Wows Audiences in Germany
My favorite composer has long been the German Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), whom many consider the greatest composer in the history of Western music.
His monumental Mass in B Minor (H-Moll-Messe) may be the greatest work of Christian sacred music ever written.
Because it is Holy Week this week, Bach's sacred and religious music are particularly appropriate during this most solemn, and ultimately joyous, season on the Christian calendar.
Bach's St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion) and St. John Passion (Johannespassion), the two extant passions out of the purportedly five he composed, and his Easter Oratorio (Oster-Oratorium) suit this time of year very well.
When I moved away from classical music several years ago, Englishman Sir John Eliot Gardiner's Monteverdi Choir & English Baroque Soloists, Dutchman Ton Koopman's Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, and Belgian Philippe Herreweghe's Collegium Vocale Gent & La Chapelle Royale ranked among the leading HIP (historically informed performance) choral and instrumental ensembles of Baroque music.
And they still are.
When I came back to classical music recently, another ensemble had joined their ranks: Bach Collegium Japan, founded and conducted by Japanese Masaaki Suzuki.
Suzuki's Bach Collegium Japan has since become my favorite choral and instrumental ensemble. Their singing and playing are unsurpassed. I love the heavenly, angelic sound of their adult mixed choir - beautiful, radiant and pure, with great diction and oustanding intonation, just perfect for Baroque choral music.
The internationally acclaimed, widely praised Bach Collegium Japan under Masaaki Suzuki won a Cannes Classical Award in 2000 for their superb 1998 recording, released in 1999 on the Swedish label BIS, of the St. John Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Many regard the ongoing Bach Collegium Japan series of the Bach cantatas - most, but not all, are sacred and religious in nature - to be the finest on record.
In his August 18, 2005 article for the highly respected, high brow, German nationwide weekly newspaper Die Zeit, "The Meistersingers from Tokyo: Conductor Masaaki Suzuki and his Japanese Bach Collegium left audiences speechless in a recent tour of Germany," Die Zeit journalist Wolfram Goertz writes:
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There is a really interesting, well-written, article about an experiment conducted in Washington. The world famous violinist Joshua Bell, who plays to sold out crowds, on a violin worth millions, took his stuff to a Washington subway and pretended to be a street musician. Here's the result:
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DC Jefferson from RU is going to be on Sirius this morning. Don't know where he will get drafted but he is an interesting prospect. He was recruited as a QB and switched to TE in college. He has never had a really great QB throwing to him but has still shown a lot of promise. Great size and hands.
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I dont agree that the giants should go after a TE in the first round or the first three for that matter. there is TE value in rounds 4-7 Michael williams, vance mcdonald, etc.
The Giants have much bigger holes to fill CB/LB/DT/OL
Plus Eli makes any te look great - Boss/Pasco/Ballard/Bennett
"You killed my family, and I don't like that kind of thing."


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"Fingerprint," designed by Hope College senior Sarah Carr of Novi, has won a place on the menu of Lemonjello's Coffee in Holland beginning Saturday, Dec. 12, and through May.
The 40 students in the three sections of the "Design I" art class at Hope were challenged to develop a new drink for the downtown shop, located at 61 E. Ninth St. Lemonjello's owner Matt Scott selected Carr's entry from among 13 finalists on Friday, Dec. 11.
The second-place finisher was "Warm Winter Sunday," designed by senior Claire Weller of Crystal Lake, Ill., and third was "Your Better Halves," designed by freshman Ashleigh Walker of Palatine, Ill.
The course's instructor, Stephanie Milanowski, assistant professor of art and design, arranged with Scott to have Lemonjello's add one of the beverages to the menu as a way of adding a concrete application to the start-to-finish design assignment. The students' steps along the way started with visiting the shop and continued with developing not only a beverage but also a logo, promotional poser, recipe card and other support materials.
Featuring a fingerprint logo in keeping with its name, Carr's drink includes fair trade coffee; a combination of white chocolate, double chocolate and dark chocolate syrup; and mint syrup. Scott noted that Carr's theme and its graphic design were particularly effective and meshed well with the character of Lemonjello's.


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11:46 25th June 2013
Jackett keen to look forward
Kenny Jackett is focused on changing the dynamics of the Wolves dressing room to produce a "young and vibrant team" as the club seek a positive response to back-to-back relegations.
The new Head Coach has revealed he is looking forward rather than back in terms of revitalising Wolves and creating a "new era" which will hopefully lead to long-term success.
Part of that process included yesterday making Karl Henry, Stephen Ward, Roger Johnson and Jamie O'Hara available for transfer, while it is anticipated other senior players will also move on should the right offers come in.
The club are also working behind the scenes to try and bring players in to help with freshening up the squad.
"It's a new start and we've got to turn players over very quickly," said Jackett.
"We'll be making assessments and communicating with the powers-that-be as we try to change the dynamics of the dressing room.
"I'm very aware the relationship and bond between the majority of the players and supporters – I wouldn't say all of them – has not been there and I have to address it.
"But that will only be done with performances.
"We want to produce a young, vibrant, hungry Wolves team and keep an eye on the market and make sure we're competitive for the players we want."
Jackett said the decision to release the names of the transfer-listed quartet was driven by a desire to "draw a line in the sand", but that all four have vowed to continue working hard and remain professional.
"I don't think it necessarily changes anything (to make it public) but Wolves is a big club and there's a thirst for information and information then does get out," he added.
"It's best to let everyone know we're drawing a line in the sand really.
"And where we go from here is that these guys know they're not in my plans and also people know they're available.
"After that there needs to be a mutual agreement between Wolves, the player and anyone that comes in for them – there needs to be a deal.
"But it starts the process and from my point of view, it lets those guys know where they stand with me and as these things have a habit of getting out and areas can become grey and clouded, so right the way through we all know where we stand.
"To some degree, they were surprised but they all said they would work hard and be committed to the club in terms of this pre-season and their work.
"Even if their future does not lie here, they will be wanting to get fit. They all expressed the opinion that they will work hard and be professional."
Jackett is keen to hit the ground running as regards making further assessments on players and getting to know them as pre-season training kicks into gear.
But he also his own views from having watched Wolves on several occasions last season, and then analysing games since he took over the reins.
"I have watched Wolves," he said.
"Since I've been here, I've watched all of the games over the second half of the season.
"My basis now having only just come in is going forward.
"For me it's very much a new era and a new season.
"What happened at the end of last season quite often changes going into the next season.
"Wolves need a young, vibrant team and this is the start of that process."
And part of the "tough decision" in making the four senior players available is to allow the younger players in the squad their opportunity.
"These are tough decisions, but I'm looking at the midfield area and think there are some good, young players there who need their chance," Jackett added.
Adam Hammill has completed his move to Huddersfield, and Jackett confirmed Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, whose Wolves contract expires next month, could be close to finalising a switch.
But he says there are no other imminent departures.
Jackett is keen to further assess the squad now they are all back, including players such as Richard Stearman, who spent the second half of last season enjoying a successful loan at Ipswich.
"Adam has gone to Huddersfield but there's nobody else at that stage – they're all here training and we'll see what happens," he added.
"I have a completely open mind on Stearman," said Jackett.
"I haven't spoken to him but he's under contract. I don't think there have been any bids for him.
"I will talk to him in due course and see what his thoughts are and see how he is working in training."
In terms of continuing speculation linking Wolves with potential new arrivals the Head Coach said work was continuing behind the scenes, but that it would be "unprofessional" to comment on other team's players.
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Weekend Whipper: Solo Fall at Nesscliffe, England / Plus Bonus Video!
Warming up with an "easy" free-solo is not always the best idea. This video comes from the crag of Nesscliffe, England, and demonstrates what can happen when a free-solo goes wrong. Also, don't miss the bonus video below!
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They need 2 Mannings'
I think Peyton goes to Miami. Jets are not ready to give up on Sanchez, nor are the niners on Smith.
That said, either the Jets or Miami would ensure that there is an almost 0 chance of Peyton having to play Eli for the next 3 years.
As for the poor Jets fan... So we've "lucked" 2 super bowls in 4 years, and he is looking forward to... a preseason game?
[quote user="AngryAZN"]The word on the street is...
1) Peyton will go to the Jets this year and try to play and mentor Sanchez; then
2) in 2013, he will replace Rex as the Coach.[/quote]
Sesame Street?


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Looking ahead to the WEC North America Region Energy Forum
The WEC's 2014 North America Region Energy Forum will take place this June in Calgary. Graham Campbell from Energy Council of Canada, the WEC national committee who's organising the event, tells us what's in store for participants. What is the idea behind the event? The North America Region Energy Forum is a unique opportunity to […]
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The variable that is collinear with the year dummies is actually variable that has constant values in each year (it is different in each year but the same value for each of the years) and hence is perfectly linearly predicted by the year dummies. What is the implication when the dropped dummies are at either end of the sample, that is first and last year?
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Northern California Redwood Coast - Travel
Land of the Giants
America has truly been blessed with many scenic wonders, from the frozen glaciers of Alaska to the parched sand of the Mohave Desert, from the heights of the Rocky Mountains to the depths of Death Valley, amazing scenery is around every corner. California's redwood trees are one of those awe-inspiring wonders. These tall sentinels reach up to 350 feet in height and 25 feet in diameter. This kind of massive growth requires plenty of water, which why these giants thrive along the coastal plains of Northern California. Here, the moisture from the Pacific Ocean meets up with the Sierra Nevada's and provides ideal growing conditions for these thirsty icons.
After extensive logging in the last portion of the 19th century, efforts were taken to protect some of the groves for the enjoyment of future generations. Land was set aside that eventually became Redwoods National Park, which now consists of several distinct areas. Jedediah Smith State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and Del Norte Redwoods State Park are jointly administered by both the National Park Service and California's State Parks Department. To protect additional land in this scenic area, which extends from south of Eureka to Crescent City at California's northern border, a number of state parks have been created, such as Fern Canyon State Park and Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
Eureka is the perfect jumping off spot for any tour of the redwoods. Situated right where U.S. Highway 101 meets up with the coast, it provides all of the services necessary for any RV traveler. The town's central location makes it a good choice for exploring the redwood groves, both south of Eureka in Myers Flats and Humboldt Redwoods State Park, as well as continuing on up the coast to Crescent City, the last city along the Redwoods Highway before you enter Oregon.
Eureka's natural harbor made it the perfect place for shipping. During its heyday, it was the shipping center for the timber cut down from the nearby redwood groves. The original skid row, where the logs were slid down the street to waiting ships in the harbor below, is still there, but it is now a paved street lined with shops. Today's harbor bustles with commercial fishing and pleasure craft, while the restored downtown area is filled with excellent examples of Victorian-period architecture. A large number of lumber barons made their fortunes in this industry, and you can still see some of their mansions today. You can't miss the three-story, fairy-tale-like Carson Mansion topped with complex gables, cupolas, and turrets.
Eureka has a natural harbor framed by the northern Samoa Peninsula and the Humboldt Spit to the south. Samoa is accessed by a bridge from the mainland, and at the southern tip is the Samoa Dunes State Recreational Area. A popular stop is the Samoa Cookhouse, a former loggers' cookhouse now converted into a museum and period-inspired restaurant. The Cookhouse serves family style meals with a never-ending supply of food, ensuring no visitor ever leaves hungry. The southern end of the harbor is Humboldt Bay, formed by the Humboldt Spit extending from the south. This area is a National Wildlife Refuge Center, and many species of marine and shorebirds nest in protected areas surrounding the bay.
U.S. Highway 101 continues south of Eureka and heads inland on its way to Garberville. A short drive south of Eureka is the Avenue of the Giants. This scenic drive winds its way through groves of massive redwoods and is actually part of Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Numerous exhibits and museums are found along this route, including information regarding the 1964 Christmas Flood. In December 1964, a "Pineapple Express" weather event dumped tons of warm rain on this area, quickly melting the unusually abundant snow. The Eel River overflowed and flooded the area around Myers Flat as high as 70 feet over the normal river level. It caused tremendous damage to local fish habitats and to manmade structures, sweeping entire towns away.
Heading north as you leave Eureka, U.S. Highway 101 follows the coastline. At Orick, a scenic drive through the Ladybird Johnson Grove brings you to a number of nature and hiking trails. Just north of Orick is Fern Canyon State Park, which you can access via a gravel road that first climbs, then descends to the coastline. The road continues north on the narrow shelf between the steep cliffs to the east and the beach to the west, passing through herds of Roosevelt Elk. At the road's end, a parking area marks the beginning of the hiking trail into the canyon. Plank walkways allow you to cross the stream when entering the canyon, and the trail passes through verdant cliffs and fallen trees. Does this canyon seem familiar? A large segment of the movie Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World was filmed in the canyon.
North of Fern Canyon, U.S. 101 continues to Crescent City, but you can take a more scenic route along the Nelson Drury Scenic Parkway. This picturesque drive passes through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A northerly drive along Coastal Drive affords inspiring views of the rugged coastline. One interesting site on this drive is a World War II radar station that had been disguised to look like a farm from the ocean. Eventually, the road passes Flint Rock Head at the mouth of the Klamath River and rejoins U.S. 101. Additional travel passes you through Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park on the way to Crescent City.
Crescent City
Crescent City is known for its beaches and nearby redwood groves. The tidal pools at Crescent Beach are filled with starfish, mollusks, and other fascinating creatures. You'll find a marine-mammal rescue facility at the city park, where rescued sea lions and other marine mammals are housed until nursed back to health.
Just north and east of the city, U.S. Highway 199 passes through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, containing some of the tallest trees in the Redwoods National Park complex. A wide selection of nature trails pass through various groves. These stately giants tower over forest floors carpeted with ferns. Naturally, such dramatic beauty has attracted filmmakers. This unique landscape was used in a number of movies, including scenes featuring the Ewok village and the speeder bike chase in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Also partially filmed in Redwood National Park was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Camping facilities abound throughout the area, including primitive sites in some of the state parks to full-service RV parks in and around Eureka, Crescent City, and Klamath. You're bound to find a spot that's perfect for you, so that you can soak in your suroundings. The entire 100-plus miles of the Redwood Highway is filled with breathtaking beauty. Each area is unique in what it has to offer. You'll appreciate the natural beauty we have been blessed with in our country.
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Avenue of the Giants
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Crescent City/Del Norte Visitors Bureau
(800) 343-8300
Eureka Chamber of Commerce
(707) 442-3738
Redwoods National Park
(707) 465-7335
Samoa Cookhouse
(707) 442-1659