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We had a couple warm days here in Alberta last week, so I thought I'd take advantage of them. I've had a FPH2 sitting in my closet since I received it last summer, and an old Asok/FP Budget helmet that I never really got around to working on. The Asok helm has a pretty severe crack in the left cheek from the visor halfway down the cheek. So far, it's only in the cold-cast layer and not the resin underneath.
I reinforced both helmets around the visor with a little steel epoxied between the cheeks. This should keep them from doing funky things, like warping or cracking, I hope. I then cut out the visor on the FPH2 and cleaned it up with a Dremel, just in time to lay down some Floquil Concrete through the airbrush on the rear panels of both helmets.
The next warm day, I resized the RafalFett ESB helmet paint templates to both helmets, went to town with the tracing paper and maskoid, and put down superjedi's recipe for the green: 60-70 drops of BAR Blue and an entire paint pot of Testors Model Master Acryl Euro Dark Green. After removing the masking fluid...
By the end of the evening, I was pretty flippin' cross-eyed.
Try as I might, I can never get the masking fluid to peel off nicely; I get tiny flakes of the top colour all over the bottom colour! Everyone swears by the Humbrol Maskol, but I can never find it around here. I've tried a few peeling techniques, including mastic and gum erasers.
I went in with a small brush and thinned versions of the Concrete and green blend to touch up any mistakes and get rid of the random green flakes. One week later...
The FPH2 is on the left, and the Asok Budget is on the right. Cheers!


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Griz pluck Thunderbirds, stay perfect in league play
MISSOULA, Mont. - The Grizzlies prevailed in a foul-laden game 73-67 over Southern Utah in Dahlberg Arena on Thursday, Jan. 17.
The victory made it 20 in a row for Montana over conference opponents. The victory was the 73rd career conference win for Head Coach Wayne Tinkle; He is now ties with Mike Montgomery for career wins in the Big Sky coaching the Griz.
The difference maker came from the free throw line Thursday night. The Grizzlies connected on 31 of 47 free throw attempts compared to the Thunderbirds going just 5 of 5.
Mathias Ward connected on 11 of his 13 shots from the charity stripe en route to a game-high 20 points for the Griz.
Montana remains perfect in league play on the year at 7-0. Next up for the Griz will be rival Montana State on at home in Missoula at 7 p.m. this Saturday.


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Don't mess with the Looch
|10.02.08 at 10:02 am ET
Milan Lucic quickly became a bone-shattering, haymaker-throwing fan favorite in his first season donning the Spoked B sweater as a 19-year-old rookie. But the puck pugilist left Boston last April hungry for greater personal and team success before heading back to the welcoming embrace of the Great White North of Vancouver for a summer of relaxation and off-season off-ice workouts.
While the hulking 6-foot-4, 220-pounder heads into his second NHL season expected to again project a looming physical presence and act as a battering ram on skates also capable of dropping the gloves when the situation dictates, Lucic spent the summer working on diversifying his game. He's already shown a pretty good, soft pair of hands for a big guy and enough offensive instincts to register as a threat with the puck.
The big winger is hoping to reach somewhere in the neighborhood of 15-20 goals as his offensive puck game continues to mature and improve along with the rest of his Bruins teammates. There's no identity crisis brewing with the 20-year-old big B's lug, however. Looch fully understands that much of his on-ice demeanor should be like something out of the pages of an Incredible Hulk comic book: Lucic mad! Lucic Smash!
"I've got to stick to what I do best and that's really straight-line hockey. There's no reason to take the physicality out of my game at all because I'm more successful when I'm physical and creating momentum," said Lucic, who finished second on the team with 89 penalty minutes last season. "You've got to keep the [fighting] in your game because you want to be that physical presence on the ice and you want to have an impact on the game."
But the young left winger also knows that he flashed glimmers of offensive skill while putting up 9 goals and 18 helpers in 77 games. More will be expected of him — along with a bevy of his fellow young Bruins teammates — in Bruins Season 2.0, and Lucic targeted a few specific areas of offseason improvement with that in mind. With more shifts skating alongside offensive-minded linemates and a large helping of PP time, the big man's point totals should rise right along with his PIMs.
With all that swirling around in his mind, Lucic recognized that his initial burst of skating speed wasn't up to NHL snuff and is an area that could and should be improved. Big Looch was perfectly fine once he got those pistons firing in his skating legs and was churning at maximum power, but he felt like the explosive first step was missing.
"You know more of what to expect [coming into this season], but because I'm a young guy I'm still learning. In that sense, I think speed-wise I could have a quicker first step," said Lucic. "Once I get going then I'm there but I really felt that first step was something I needed to work on.
"I feel like it's there, but we'll see where I'm at when the games really start. Hopefully I keep getting the minutes that I was getting last year. You do a lot of plyometrics and quick-feet stuff with the ladder and also explosive sprinting. I was doing parachute-work as well and going 40-meter sprints, 30-meter sprints, 20-meter sprints, 50-meter sprints with the parachute and then you rip the parachute off."
Where did Lucic get the idea to use parachutes and other track-and-field style techniques to make himself a better hockey player, you ask?
Enter Ian Gallagher, Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Vancouver Giants. Gallagher has worked with Lucic from the time he was barely old enough to drive, and both coach and player tailored his off-season workouts around track exercises designed to improve his explosion and fast-twitch muscles. It was an easy assignment for Gallagher, who works with a large group of hockey players in the summer and always looks forward to his time with the blue collar kid from Vancouver.
Part of Gallagher's joy comes from the tireless work ethic that Lucic lugs to the table with him, and the other huge part is some of the amazing feats of strength that the physical specimen puts on in the weight room. The legend started when Lucic was playing Junior Hockey in Canada for the Giants and it continued on into his first season with the Bruins.
"He certainly did a lot of his power speed-work and he's getting older now…so his game is coming along appropriately fast. The first step is all about power that allows you to go from a stationary position to full exertion very quickly. So plyometrics are a big staple of his program and power cleaning is a big staple of his program. Change of direction is big with a lot of diagonal sprints where they're stopping and going quickly.
"There was steady growth for Milan over the summer. He's got great genetics and he's a very committed person. He came back very motivated and very willing to improve, and his scores improved over the summer as you expect somebody would that's got the proper motivation. Nothing surprises me with Milan though because he's got a real disposition for growth."
So just how eye-popping are the genetics of the tall and strapping winger, who defied the odds to crack the Bruins NHL roster as a 19-year-old last season and truly created an impact in Boston's comeback campaign last year?
"He's got a great frame to put on muscle mass and handle it. He's got great levers and he's got a very strong core and a good musculature to him that allows to excel," said Gallagher. "His leg mass is tremendous. His leg press is well over 900 pounds for eight reps and his power clean for reps is 275 pounds, which are both really football player-like numbers.
"Which is a little amazing because he's got a very unassuming musculature to him. Because you look at his arms and there's not a heck of a lot of mass to them, but his core is just so bloody powerful. His legs are massive and his trunk is massive, and when he gets those big muscles going it demonstrates itself in a powerful way when he collides with somebody or when he's shooting the puck. I think it's one of his biggest assets."
Those assets haven't worked up to full-speed yet this preseason, but it's only a matter of time before the 20-year-old turns those physical attributes into points and PIMs for the B's this season.


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Victims of Cybercrime
To view or download a PDF version, click here.
The Realities of Cybercrime
When dealing with cybercrime, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure. Cybercrime in all its many forms (e.g., online identity theft, financial fraud, stalking, bullying, hacking, e-mail spoofing, information piracy and forgery, intellectual property crime, and more) can, at best, wreak havoc in victims' lives through major inconvenience and annoyance. At worst, cybercrime can lead to financial ruin and potentially threaten a victim's reputation and personal safety.
It's always wise to do as much as possible to prevent cybercrime.
But, despite our best efforts, our increasingly digital lives may put us in harm's way. The fact remains that the bad guys continue to find new uses for ever-expanding—but easily accessible—online technologies to steal, harass, and commit all sorts of crime. If cybercrime happens to you, you need to know what to do and to respond quickly.
Should I Report Cybercrime?Cybercrime can be particularly difficult to investigate and prosecute because it often crosses legal jurisdictions and even international boundaries. And, many offenders disband one online criminal operation—only to start up a new activity with a new approach—before an incident even comes to the attention of the authorities.
The good news is that federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities are becoming more sophisticated about and devoting more resources to responding to cybercrime. Furthermore, over the past several years, many new anti-cybercrime statutes have been passed empowering federal, state, and local authorities to investigate and prosecute these crimes. But, law enforcement needs your help to stop the nefarious behavior of cyber criminals and bring them to justice.
Who to contact:
Collect and Keep EvidenceEven though you may not be asked to provide evidence when you first report the cybercrime, it is very important to keep any evidence you may have related to your complaint. Keep items in a safe location in the event you are requested to provide them for investigative or prosecutive evidence. Evidence may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Additional Tips for Specific Types of CybercrimeOnce you discover that you have become a victim of cybercrime, your response will depend, to some degree, on the type and particular circumstances of the crime. Here are useful tips to follow for some specific types of cybercrimes:
In cases of identity theft:
For additional resources, visit the Identity Theft Resource Center at www.idtheftcenter.org or the Federal Trade Commission at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/tools.html.
In cases of Social Security fraud:
For additional resources, visit the Social Security Administration at http://oig.ssa.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse.
In cases of online stalking:
For additional resources, visit the Stalking Resource Center at www.ncvc.org/src.
In cases of cyberbullying:
For more information, visit www.stopcyberbullying.org and www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying.
How Did This Happen To Me? A Word about Malware.Many cybercrimes start with malware—short for "malicious software." Malware includes viruses and spyware that get installed on your computer, phone, or mobile device without your consent—you may have downloaded the malware without even realizing it! These programs can cause your device to crash and can be used to monitor and control your online activity. Criminals use malware to steal personal information and commit fraud. If you think your computer has malware, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov/complaint.
Avoid malware with the following tips from the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. campaign:
Other Places to Find Resources or File a Complaint:
The National Cyber Security Alliance would like to thank the National Sheriffs' Association and International Association of Chiefs of Police for their assistance in creating this resource.


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A longtime leader, Two Vines earns consistent "Best Value" and "Best Buy" designations from leading wine publications.
Aromas: Ripe plums and blue berries, combined with coffee, vanilla and cedar notes from the ageing oak.
Flavors: Polished, round and generous, with velvety tannins surrounding multiple layers of black berries, currants and black olive in an elegant frame of cedar.
Colchagua Valley, a serene sub-valley of Rapel, is situated in Chile's Central Region at the heart of the country's wine-producing zone. Nestled between the Pacific Coastal Range to the west and the snow-capped Andes to the east, this rustic valley is a protected environment with positive maritime influences that foster a terroir ideal for producing quality wines.
Five ranges of MontGras wines are available: Estate, Reserva, Quatro, Limited Edition, and Ninquén.
In 1996 MontGras, along with five other area wineries, founded the Colchagua Valley Wine Route to promote and facilitate tourism and educate the public about the traditions of Chilean winemaking. Guided tours and tastings at MontGras are available Monday through Friday year-round, by appointment only.
This wine has feisty yet adult aromas of white pepper, and smells ofred Australian earth in the summer. The blackberry and mulberry fruitstaste as if they've been gently stewed to a conserve, with whole berriesremaining in the pulp. The finish is teasing and appetizing with savorydark green tannins and an elegant, refined attitude.
Australian winemaker, Peter Fraser, teamed up with KJWE's Winemaster Randy Ullon to blend and bottle Yangarra Park wines in the famous Barossa Valley of South Australia. Peter brings his widely regarded depth and breadth of knowledge of each of Australia's finest winemaking regions. Peter's deft and cosmopolitan wine style results from more than eight years experience in the Australian wine industry.
The winemaking team lead by Tom Carson (nominated for the Qantas Australian Gourmet Traveller WINE Winemaker of the Year 2004) take a non-interventionist approach to allow full expression of the characteristics of this cool-climate region with particular emphasis on varietal flavours, structure and balance. The sub-regional variation between each of our sites throughout the valley allows the winery to successfully produce a diverse range of wines. When a grape variety performs exceptionally well throughout a season, a selection of the most outstanding parcels are released under our reserve label.
Through consistently producing a vast range of different wines, all with hallmark elegance, quality and distinction, Yering Station has built a reputation as one of the finest producers in the Yarra Valley and Australia.
The first five vintages of Eroica Riesling (1999-2003) were named to Wine Spectator's "Top 100" list.
"I have long believed that a Riesling revival would have to start with a prominent New World winery like Chateau Ste. Michelle."- Ernst Loosen, Dr. Loosen estate
37% Riesling, 32% Viognier, 21% Verdelho, 5% Chardonnay, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Today, Markham Vineyards owns 350 acres of vineyards strategically located in several of Napa Valley's best growing regions. From its Calistoga vineyards in the north to Oak knoll in the south, Markham has the luxury of hand-selecting grapes from several diverse microclimates to achieve its balanced and rich wines. Winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls sums up the benefits offered by this extraordinary palette of vineyards: "The expressions of terroir from each unique location create a greater whole; each vineyard complements and elevates the next. The result is endless blending options to weave together the rich fruit flavors, elegant acid structure, broad texture and velvety tannins we want in our wines."
The powerful palate from the start hits with luscious sweet blackcurrant fruit,
leading into the tight elegant structure which enfolds creamy and toasty layers.
The long chewy tannins vie with the flavours of caramel, mocha and wood fired
oven bread. This unique Shiraz is a stunning and superbly balanced wine.
Third generation pastoralists Mark and Kim Longbottom are forging a new family tradition of fine winemaking with brands such as Henry's Drive, Parson's Flat, Dead Letter Office and Pillar Box.


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San Francisco's Sleepy Sun have been recognized in recent years for their hand in the resurgence of West Coast psychedelia. Here, on their third full-length, the quintet exchange a bit of their obscurity for a more palatable supply of washed-out guitar and reverb. The album lacks electricity in the leadoff tracks, but gains plenty of momentum by song three, slow-building "Siouxsie Blaqq." Sure, the band have trimmed some of their excess fat, creating a more radio-friendly offering, but tunes like the penultimate "Deep War" provide tasty hooks while retaining some of the vibrant glow of their previous material. They've maintained their signature sound; they've just cleaned up the corners a bit. Perhaps the best preserved element is the strong, sandpapery singing of Bret Constantino. And they even stretch out a bit on the atmospheric "Martyr's Mantra," clocking in at just over six minutes. Spine Hits as a whole is a tighter operation, less intended to soundtrack your mushroom trip, but a worthy attempt to bridge the gap to the mainstream.
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"Nick Cox" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
RE: st: AW: Adding rows to datasheet
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:14:50 -0000
Quite possibly, but I meant I didn't invent that example either.
Martin Weiss
No need for anything by way of -set obs-, which by the way I am sure I
didn't invent!"
I guess Philipp was more concerned about the " `=_N+1' " part of the
obs- statement which he may have snapped up in your post:
Nick Cox
Stata doesn't have "headers". I don't know what you mean here, the first
observation or the variable information shown in the Editor.
I don't usually add extra rows -- Stata terminology is observations --by
copy and paste, but I just tried it from an application called MS Excel
which I found on my Windows machine.
1. Typed one observation with 1 2 3 into Stata Editor.
2. Typed one row with 3 4 5 into said MS Excel.
3. Copied that row and pasted it into new row in Editor. Worked fine.
No need for anything by way of -set obs-, which by the way I am sure I
didn't invent!
Sripal Kumar
Tried set obs `=_N+1'. It does create an extra row but when I use the
editor to paste into it, nothing pastes into that row. It goes to
replace the header!!!
On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM, Cohen, Elan <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> Have you tried increasing the number of observations first, then
pasting your variables?
> For instance, if you'd like to add one row, first type:
> set obs `=_N+1'
> then try pasting your data into the editor window.
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I'm beginning to understand more about this system of manaagement ( and will order Snelgrave's book soon) but I still have questions:
How does the use of three deeps eliminate supplemental feedings of syrup and pollen, and yet produce more honey? Do you use any shallow supers, or just deeps?
Why does a queen excluder reduce the amount of brood? Doesn't the queen just stay in the available deeps, and lay the same number of eggs?
If you leave three deeps on during the winter, can the cluster produce enough heat to survive in the larger area?
And, on a completely different topic, what is the difference between this board and the BeeData Bulletin Board?
Thanks to the many beekeepers who've provided detailed answers to my questions!


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Zebra mussels kept out of Lake Hubert
Crow Wing County inspectors found a zebra mussel in a livewell on a boat launching into Lake Hubert on Memorial Day weekend. The boat was sent to the nearest decontamination unit to properly clean the boat before being launched into Lake Hubert.
The Crow Wing County Land Services Department reminds boat owners to properly clean boats after leaving a water body.
"This is an example of the county being proactive to keep aquatic invasive species (AIS) out of our lakes," said county water protection specialist Mitch Brinks.
Crow Wing first started the AIS boat inspection program in 2011 on the Whitefish Chain. In 2012, the county provided inspection services to the Whitefish Chain, Pelican Lake, North Long Lake and Bay Lake.
The program was expanded in 2013 for the following lakes: Whitefish Chain (accesses at Clamshell, Lower Hay, Upper Whitefish, Big Trout, Crosslake); North Long (accesses at the 371 Bay and Merrifield Bay); Bay Lake; Kimble Lake; Mitchell Lake; Kego Lake; East/West Fox Lake; Horseshoe Lake; Lower South Long; Upper South Long; Hubert; and Bass.
The AIS program is a partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and area lake association volunteers conducting inspections at boat accesses.
Minnesota state statutes require that boaters must remove all plants, mud and debris from watercraft, trailers and water related equipment before leaving a water access. In addition, water must be drained from all water related equipment including boats, portable bait containers and motors and also drain bilges, livewells and baitwells by removing drain plugs.
Drain plugs must be kept out while transporting watercraft. All unused bait such as minnows, leaches and worms must be disposed off in the trash and cannot be released into a water body.
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When a woman is giving oral pleasure to a man, and commences to gag, but still makes the man deliver a load with a handjob, whilst gagging.
My buddies girlfriend was boasting the other night about how she gave him a Duke Sandwich. I informed her that I hadn't the slightest idea of what she spoke of, and in turn, she performed the most insatiable Duke Sanwich any man has ever come to know, on me.
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Hi all,
I am new to beekeeping, however, I would to explore a chemical free approach to this art. Specifically I was looking at different ways to address varroa mites without using chemicals or medications. One of the approaches I discovered was the use of wintergree-salt grease patties (West Virgina University). It seems to be an effective way but is it a natural way? It uses salicylic acid (wintergreen) which apparently can be very dangerous (to humans), 10lm on the skin is lethal, once absorbed, it stops the heart. Hence the need to use gloves.
I am not asking this treatment works (lots of opinion on this subject) but if it meets the "natural treatment standard", if such thing exists.
Thank you all in advance for sharing your knowledge.


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August 26, 2009
Student GovernmentAssociation
September 10, 2009
I. RollCall
II. Approvalof Minutes
Move: Michael
III. Approvalof Agenda
IV. GuestSpeaker
VI. SpecialTopics
VII. AdvisorReport
-Attempted toget the nameplates in, but they will get in by the next meeting.
-Swine Virus:
-KU has had an outbreak (quite alarge one), KU is not testing each and every student who has the symptomsbecause the cost too expensive. They have made the decision that anyone who has a fever and othersymptoms of the swine flue has it without testing. They have also made the announcement that these studentsshould isolate themselves and stay at home or go home to family ifpossible.
-Our Job: (make sure the studentbody knows all of the below information) Spread word about staying home andaway from people if symptoms (fever) come about. Announce preventative steps such as; cough into ones arm nothand, don't touch one's face, and wash your hands after touching public hightraffic areas.
-Faculty is being responsive andthey know to allow students who have symptoms to stay at home and to work withthem. If faculty does not respond and are not supportive talk to student affairs know about thesituation.
-There are posters up with all ofthe preventative steps that need to be taken.
VIII. AdvisoryReports
Angela Watts-CCE
JourdanOtis- Athletics Amb.
JamieHamsa- Interclub Council
NatalieEhlers- Intramurals Director
-Tee shirt order is in for homecoming
-I am going to talkto Megann Powell (athletic director) about H.C. when she is not super busy
-Softballregistration and Ultimate Frisbee Registration are going on until the 8th, andthe season starts the 9th.
(Encourage thesenate and everyone to get the word out about intramurals so we can have agood freshman turnout!)
AlexRistorcelli- PC Director
-Amegosand Program Council's out door movie was a lot of fun. They had a good turn out.
-Tomorrow,ultimate frisbee Taylor lawn. The27 of August 8-11 pm with DJ glow in the dark sticks for a night game.
-On the 3 of September there will be a slip and slideon green monster
TrishDelong- Student Affairs
SoeilSmith- Treasurer
Everyonewho gets paid signatures, more correct budget sheets, can answer questions ifhave any time cards she will get. Don't worry about the time cards she will take care of them.
-Homecoming week
Women's rugby is playing a game againstAdams State at 12 in the afternoon, men's rugby and alum will be playing beforethem. Then Lacrosse will play agame after them.
-Soeil is allocating $500 dollarsto comities who have not given budget to everyone who has not given a estimated figure.
BuckCrocket- WP
WPtrips this weekend, most are full but they still have room in the mountainbiking trip
IX. SenateReport
Travis Elliott
Mike Jimenez
X. CommitteeReports
Homecoming-Sentaround a sign up sheet, everyone needs to be on a committee. If you are not on a committee yetplease contact someone on the committee already.
Approximated budget needed forroyalty $469.56, this includes tiaras, sashes, scepters, crowns, and posters.We are sending out a message to all of the teams and clubs to let them knowthat they can elect one person for Homecoming court, who will then be votedon.
Approximatedbudget is $500.
They are attempting to do as muchfree advertising as possible; however, don't know if they will need to buy ads.
Pre victory party:
Emailed Tonya, she is excitedabout working with us. For theevent we will need 6-7 volunteers on Friday September the 18th to setup the Aspinall Wilson Center for thepre-game party. Volunteers willmeet at 6:30 to help with name tags. The party starts at 7, ifyou are interested in volunteering or know of other people who would like tohelp put them in contact with Alex Ristorcelli. 775-901-1043.
Football Game:
They have a boothto hand out water bottles to alumni.
Cory asked if we have plastic handslappers to hand out as well?------ is this a possibility?
Themes for the week of Homecoming-
Wednesday tie die.
Fridaymountaineer day
The committee iscoming up with others as we speak
Decorating the homecoming bowl- decorating with balloons
Lighting of the W
Parade need torecruit floats all clubs attempting to get a float
Travis mountain rescue team needsa pizza party for lighting of W.
The Lighting of the W committeehas already ordered the equipment needed and it was $1400 cotton and diesel.The Alumni is willing to contribute because this is such a staple ofhomecoming.
XI. Unfinished Business
XII. NewBusiness
Election Committees
-Specialelections Tuesday September 8-10th from 11:45- 12:45
Weneed freshmen senators and others we need 6 Senators total (5 upper class andone freshmen) Running for the head senator needs to wait until we get all ofthe senators in office to vote on it. Voting differences Jerry set up onlinevoting just need stu number and can just vote.
-Vote on 8 theme SGA meetings
Last Wednesday of every month therewill be a theme day where we will dress up for special themes that have beenvoted on.
After we get the new senators wewill get them to have another night and talk about constitution and everythingthat we missed from retreat.
XIII. Remarksfor the Good of the Order
-Sign time cards-also do a budget for years to come.
- can't take charge of float butis willing to help. Justin willingto help and create
-Need moretables….
-Bills need to be to me by Monday 8PM Via email firstname.lastname@example.com
-We need a camera person
XIV. LateRoll Call
XV. Adjournment


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|ACS 2006-1yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Subject Definitions -> Housing Variables -> Kitchen Facilities
Data on kitchen facilities were obtained from Housing Question 10 in the 2006 American Community Survey. The question was asked at both occupied and vacant housing units. A unit has complete kitchen facilities when it has all three of the following facilities: (d) a sink with a faucet, (e) a stove or range, and (f) a refrigerator. All kitchen facilities must be located in the house, apartment, or mobile home, but they need not be in the same room. A housing unit having only a microwave or portable heating equipment such as a hot plate or camping stove should not be considered as having complete kitchen facilities. An icebox is not considered to be a refrigerator.
Question/Concept History
The 1996-1998 American Community Survey questions asked whether the house or apartment had complete kitchen facilities, requiring that the three facilities all be in the same unit. In 1999, the American Community Survey added "mobile home" to the question, and capitalized the word "COMPLETE" for emphasis.


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Viet Nam, EU discuss death penalty
Ha Noi, Nov. 24 (VNA) - The death penalty is necessary in
Bang told a three-day seminar on the death penalty, which was opened in Ha Noi on Wednesday by Viet Nam's Foreign Ministry and the European Union (EU), that Viet Nam highly appreciated the opportunity to enhance dialogue and cooperation with the EU on human right issues on the basis of equality and mutual respect for the common goal of promoting and protecting human rights.
The Vietnamese diplomat said
Speaking at the seminar, Dutch Ambassador to Viet Nam Gerben de Jong expressed hopes that the seminar will provide necessary information to help Viet Nam's policy-making in this important and sentitive area.
Participants discussed a law framework concerning death penalty, implementation of human rights, their experiences in the field and alternatives to capital punishments.
Ambassadors and representatives from EU-member countries and representatives of
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Get an overview of this hotel3.5-star bed & breakfast with free breakfast and restaurant
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Situated in Nellysford, this bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Stoney Creek Golf Course. Silverback Distillery and Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Property Features
This bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a meeting room, and a garden. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a TV in a common area.
Room Amenities
All 10 rooms boast fireplaces and offer free WiFi and coffee makers. Guests will also find ceiling fans and hair dryers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
The Mark Addy Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast Amenities
Bed & Breakfast Amenities
The bed & breakfast offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This Nellysford bed & breakfast also offers barbecue grills, a garden, and a television in a common area.
- Total number of rooms - 10
- Number of floors - 2
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- Restaurant
- Television in common areas
- Garden
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Fireplace
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
The Fountain Room - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Bed & Breakfast Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 7 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Children and extra beds
- This property does not allow children.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Bed & Breakfast Name
- Mark Addy Bed & Breakfast
- Mark Addy Bed & Breakfast Nellysford
- Mark Addy Nellysford


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Charming Historic City Center (III)
Size40 m²
Floor No.3
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Washer/dryer
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|Rua do Vale, 1200 Lisbon, Portugal
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There is a supermarket, plus several restaurants and bars within a 3-minute walk. Sao Bento is less than 10 minutes walking distance from Cais do Sodré Train Station.
If you walk 5 minutes you´re at "Bairro Alto", known as one of the most attractive and picturesque areas of the Lisbon's city center.
At night, this 17th century colorful district is transformed into the city's vibrant nightlife quarter. The main streets and narrow passageways are bustling with activity of dozens of excellent traditional restaurants, «fado singing houses», cafés, and a multitude of sleek clubs and bars that stay open until late. In recent years, «Bairro Alto» is also an alternative shopping destination, for those looking for trendy design shops, art galleries and bookshops. Bairro Alto, one of the Lisbon's hippest and coolest places.
There are several buses and trams, and subway, 10 minutes away, although one can easily walk to the main points of the city. Five minutes walking is the heart of the glamorous and cosmopolitan city can still be felt in the Chiado, a place where the "new" and "old" live in harmony. Characterized by casual-chic atmosphere, with streets full of shops, fine restaurants, beautiful cobblestone, beautiful churches and timeless cafes, Chiado makes any visitor feel real Lisbon.
Chiado is where Lisbon's history and urbanity meet. This tourist area of the capital begins at the Brasileira café, on Rua Garrett. Opened in 1905. It´s one of Lisbon's postcards. On the side walk café you will find the different urban tribes and a statue of poet Fernando Pessoa, who offers his lap for tourist photos.
Next to it, two churches remind the vanished towers of Santa Catarina Gate. The Church of Loreto, built in 1528 by Italians living in Lisbon, was partially destroyed by the 1755 earthquake, but later rebuilt and one of the places to visit on Chiado. The Church of Encarnação, inaugurated in 1708, was also hit in 1755 and rebuilt later. But Chiado has more than just two churches to see.
The Luís de Camões square, which any Lisboner will call Largo Camões, is not (email hidden). Sit on the steps of the poet's monument and enjoy the bustle that Chiado has.
But do not leave Chiado without inquiring about the theatres. São Luiz Municipal Theatre was one of Lisbon's first cinemas. Today it is a municipal theatre with a rich and varied programming. Also glimpse the Teatro Trindade and the S. Carlos Opera House.
This is one of the city´s best shopping areas. You will find international brand shops (Hermès and Hugo Boss, for example) and great Portuguese designers like José António Tenente (Tv. Carmo, 8) StoryTailors (Cç. Do Ferragial, 8) or Atelier Alves/Gonçalves (Tv. Guilherme Cossul, 16).
It is not difficult to come across public figures, mainly artists. There are several art schools in the area, like the Fine Arts Faculty. Even if you are not an expert, venture into the Chiado Museum - National Museum of Contemporary Art (Rua Serpa Pinto, 4) besides well-cared exhibitions, it has a pleasant patio to have lunch or simply sip a coffee. There is also a big offer for meals: Café Royale, New Wok and Kaffee Hause are excellent choices.
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The apartment has been super. Very spacious apartment with 2 bedrooms. The arrival worked great. We called when we picked up our luggage at the airport and made our way to the metro. A friendly lady has been waiting for us in the apartment.
The apartment was very clean. In the kitchen everything is there what you need ... kettle, toaster, microwave etc. Also from the metro stations are airport and city center within easy reach. Definitely recommended.
Das Appartement ist super gewesen. Sehr geräumige Wohnung mit 2 Schlafzimmern. Die Ankunft hat super geklappt. Wir haben angerufen, als wir unser Gepäck am Flughafen abgeholt haben und uns auf den Weg zur Metro gemacht haben. Eine freundliche Dame hat uns bereits in der Wohnung erwartet.
Die Wohnung war sehr sauber. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden was man braucht... Wasserkocher, Toaster, Mikrowelle etc. Auch von den Metrostationen sind Flughafen und Innenstadt schnell zu erreichen. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
The spectacular apartment. Spacious clean well maintained and well connected. Very friendly and attentive host explained us everything we asked and advised on our visit to Lisbon. Delighted with the floor and the deal. A great experience. Thank you very much
El apartamento espectacular. Amplio limpio bien cuidado y bien comunicado. El anfitrion muy amable y atento nos explico todo lo que le preguntamos y nos asesoro sobre nuestra visita a lisboa. Encantados con el piso y el trato. Una gran experiencia. Muchas gracias
All was well in orde.we were even earlier int apartment. Thank you for this. The only downside was the smell of the sewers, it smelled so bright at night that we were sick of it. When it rained last night, then went off the scent. But very Lisbon suffered from it.
Alles was goed in orde.we mochten zelfs al vroeger int appartement. Dank u hiervoor. Het enige nadeel was de geur van de riolen, het stonk zo fel dat we snachts er misselijk van werden. Toen het de laatste nacht geregend had, toen ging de geur weg. Maar heel Lissabon had er last van.
The best is the location, right next to the high neighborhood that has lots of atmosphere, there are also many cafes and restaurants, and is for anything downtown. The place was clean, the only q is a bit small, it is to go to sleep and little else, and the bathroom too. ..but us q served us and we were all day outside. The bed is a sofa-bed, q for many nights would not recommend it, otherwise fine.
Lo mejor es la situación, justo al lado del barrio alto que tiene mucho ambiente, tambien hay muchas cafeterias y restaurantes, y esta a nada del centro. El sitio estaba limpio, lo unico q es un poco pequeño, es para ir a dormir y poco mas, y el baño demasiado. ..pero a nosotros nos sirvio ya q estabamos todo el dia fuera. La cama es un sofa-cama, q para muchas noches no lo recomendaria, por lo demas bien.
Lovely apartment! Wide view, good beds, spotless claen, well equipped kitchen, even the facility to iron your clothes (when they are wrinkled after the journay). The 76 steps (according to my wife 78) you can consider as a staircase to a little heaven. Food? Leaving the house go to the right, down the stairs at the end of the street, to the right, to the right, to the left! The metro (and the Aerobus) is also very nearby.
Has everything worked out great. The flat was exactly as described and the communication was easy and very friendly. Highly recommended!
Hat alles super geklappt. Die Flat war genau wie beschrieben und die Kommunikation war unkompliziert und sehr freundlich. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Small apartment in a great location in the old town. Once we have moved from an apartment on the 1st floor in the 2nd floor (rooms at 1.EG was noisy and in need of renovation), we were very pleased. Antonio was very helpful and allowed us to move without problems.
Kleines Appartement in toller Lage inmitten der Altstadt. Nachdem wir von einer Wohnung in der 1. Etage in die 2.Etage umgezogen sind (Zimmer im 1.EG war hellhörig und renovierungsbedürftig) waren wir sehr zufrieden. Antonio war sehr hilfsbereit und hat uns den Umzug ohne Probleme ermöglicht.
Very nice appartment and great location. Went with 5 friends and the size was perfect.
High praise.
All went very well. Great view of the "25 de Abril" praise and thanks to the staff on site in Lisboa, even though we were earlier than the agreed time before the property was, Costa 20 minutes later with us. Great service can recommend a clear conscience.
Großes Lob.
Hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Toller Blick auf die "Ponte 25 de Abril" großes Lob und Dank an die Mitarbeiter vor Ort in Lisboa, obwohl wir früher als die vereinbarte Uhrzeit vor der Unterkunft standen, war Costa 20 min später bei uns. Tolle Serviceleistung kann man ruhigem Gewissen weiter empfehlen.
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Mail stolen from Nisswa, Pequot Lakes post offices
Between the final mail pickup at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, and 8:11 a.m. Friday, March 8, someone stole the mail from the outdoor U.S. Post Office dropbox in Pequot Lakes.
A short while later it was revealed that the outdoor dropbox behind the U.S. Post Office in Nisswa had also been forced open and the mail inside stolen.
A post office employee discovered the damaged mailbox in Pequot Lakes. The Pequot Lakes box was taken for analysis as evidence and replaced with another box.
"We think there might be a connection with what happened yesterday in Deerwood where mail was taken from a residence in St. Cloud," Pequot Lakes Police Chief Eric Klang said Friday.
In that case, someone attempted to cash checks from the St. Cloud residence in Deerwood.
A vehicle was caught on security camera leaving the scene in Deerwood. It was identified as a red Ford Explorer with a broken bug deflector.
"If they see anything suspicious like mail laying out on the road, or a bunch of mailboxes that are open or anything like that it would be very helpful if they report it," Klang said. "I know we have received calls from other agencies outside of Crow Wing County."
Klang also encouraged anyone to report if they saw a vehicle matching the above description. If you are an owner of a vehicle that matches this description, officers would also like you to contact police to be cleared of suspicion.
Police suspect these boxes were targeted as large sources of personal information. Klang suggested the perpetrators likely chose the large blue dropboxes rather than stealing mail from individual residential boxes because it would require less work. As such, there was no way to prevent the theft.
The Pequot Lakes Police Department received reports of mail on a nearby road, but on response found no evidence of any mail. Reports of open mailboxes were also received, but there is no certainty whether these circumstances were connected.
Those who may have had their mail stolen from the Nisswa or Pequot Lakes post offices should monitor credit and bank accounts, and report potentially stolen mail to their local post office.
For those concerned about their own mail, Klang suggested, "Retrieve your mail as soon as you can, and use the dropbox inside the post offices to keep your mail secure."
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who vandalized and stole mail from these collection boxes.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 (selection option 2), the Pequot Lakes Police Department at 218-568-8111 or the Nisswa Police Department at 218-963-4301.
All information will be kept strictly confidential, according to the postal service.
"It's a work in progress until we exhaust all our leads or find the person responsible," Klang said.


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Jack's Last Drink
Jack Kerouac may have been known as the king of the beatniks, but at the Flamingo Sports bar in St. Petersburg Florida he was just known as Jack.
In October 1969 a young Dale Nichols was driving his old Falcon pickup truck down Ninth Street, heading to work at Flamingo Sports Bar in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nichols had recently bought the hole in the wall after returning from service in Vietnam and enjoyed that he was able to shoot pool with his friends, and afford a liquor license that let him serve beer. As he pulled in around back, a man named Jack, who had begun showing up about three months before, was waiting for him on the green bench outside the bar. Jack never caused any trouble at Flamingo Sports Bar, but was notorious around town for instigating fights at other bars and establishments.
But Nichols liked the guy.
There was something charming about the way he always sat on the same stool, the one in the southwest corner of the bar, which gave him a view of everything that went on around him. It was nice that he was always up for a game of nine ball, no matter how many times he lost against Nichols, or Jack's friends Clifford Anderson and Ron Tichenor. It was okay that he would prod Nichols with questions about his time in Vietnam. Pretty soon, Jack became a fixture of the place and Nichols felt like he had to turn a blind eye to the flask he would bring in that he'd shoot with a chase of beer.
Legend has it that Flamingo Sports Bar was where Jack Kerouac enjoyed his last drink. On October 21, 1969 at 5:15 a.m. Jack Kerouac died in a St. Petersburg hospital.
Flamingo Sports Bar
It was a romantic idea to discover something new about Jack Kerouac. Stumbling into Flamingo Sports Bar, this common ground where Kerouac was just a regular Joe like us, was more intimate than sharing a pint at The White Horse Tavern with hundreds of other tourists. No, you won't find Flamingo Sports Bar in any of his novels, there aren't any known photos of Kerouac shooting pool with his drinking buddies Clifford and Ron and there are no stories about him throwing a punch with any of the patrons. As Kerouac once put it to Nichols, "I'm either writing or drinking." Flamingo Sports Bar is where Kerouac did the latter.
Nichols, who still owns Flamingo Sports Bar, never really took an interest in Kerouac's other life. Kerouac left that part of his history back in Europe, New York and Chicago. There were times when Nichols would drive Kerouac home after his shift, and once they even shared a joint in his truck. "He told me that he wanted to share something and I thought, what in the hell could it be? Kerouac was there for my whole shift at the Flamingo." Kerouac sprinted out the door while Nichols cleaned up and wasn't found until he reached his car. The passenger door was open and Kerouac was using the glove compartment as a makeshift table to roll a joint. Nichols and Kerouac drove down Ninth Avenue and shared the joint on the way back to his house. "Back then marijuana was a no-no, but he didn't seem to worry about it."
I scoured for weeks to find Kerouac's drinking friends Anderson and Tichenor but kept turning up empty-handed. Anderson did write a book about his time with Jack called Free Beer: Kicks and Truth with Jack Kerouac & other strong drinks. The title "Free Beer" was apparently Jack's idea for Cliff's first novel. When I finally found the number for the publisher, it was the home number of some old folks. After about a week of searching for Anderson and Tichenor, I figured it was for the best. Maybe I should just steer away from this idea of calling his close friends and let the story lie.
Then my phone rang. "Hey, man, this is Ron, sorry I've been such a hard guy to get ahold of. I just got back from Panama. I've been living there in a house I built up on a mountain. It has a tin roof and even if I had a phone up there I wouldn't be able to hear a goddamn thing!" I told him I was sorry but would have to call him back the following day when I had my recording equipment. "What do you mean you're sorry? How do you know when the hell I'm going to call you? Sorry? Jesus Christ, man. Call me tomorrow after six."
My Drink with Ron
Tichenor was the opposite of Nichols. In the beginning of the interview he apologized about using the word "man" so much. He told me that his head was rolled back as he sat on his chair, visualizing his time with Kerouac. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought I was talking to The Dude.
It was safe to say when Tichenor called I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. It seemed like Tichenor was one of those people who was Kerouac's friend because they were kindred spirits. He had the answers to a carefree life. St. Petersburg was a place that Kerouac went to be Kerouac, and not be known; at the end of his life he was becoming more irate with the idea of being the King of the Beatniks and told Joseph Lelyveld of the New York Times in one of his final interviews, "I'm not a beatnik, I'm a Catholic!"
Tichenor commended me on knowing about Kerouac from a young age; that was no thanks to my literary knowledge but to a copy of Dharma Bums my parents had on their bedside table when I was in my early teens. "I can't imagine meeting Jack through books or any other facet of communications," Tichenor said. "It gives you a freedom and a different look at the world." We talked about his time in Panama and how after reading On the Road he took his own road trip, just like the one Sal had. "I got out of school and went on the road. Man, it was a gas. I got this beat-up jalopy with tires on the roof and it turned into all kinds of different stories. But you know what? I never tried to go to Big Sur or tried to mimic Jack because I knew that I was thriving for the adventure that Jack always did, and you got to do that within yourself. You can't get somebody's guidelines and do it with them."
Tichenor was first introduced to Kerouac by his high school friend Anderson, who was the main influence on Kerouac, and Kerouac was the main influence on Anderson down in St. Petersburg. "With Jack you never knew what he's going to do. He was totally unpredictable," explained Tichenor. "(When I first met Kerouac) we were in a bar. He turns to me and says, 'Are you a Jew?' He always went into these ethnic things, always. He liked to aggravate people, he wanted to see reactions. So I said, 'No, but I have a bit of German in me.' He cuts me off and yells, 'OH, YOU FUCKING JEW!' I look at him for a moment and say, 'You motherfucking ass!' and then Kerouac says, 'All right, man! I like you.' " And from then on, the two were pretty tight.
"If he was alive, he'd piss off everybody. There was nothing about this political correctness on his agenda, nothing. He'd be in trouble all of the time. It didn't fit into his deal."
Irish Songs and Fences
"When they first moved here, nobody had wooden fences, especially 6-8 foot ones. Jack somehow got someone to put a big fence in his backyard, which must've cost a lot. We were hanging out at his place a lot back then. When we would drink, he would go out into the backyard where there was the huge fence and just take a piss in his backyard. He loved the freedom of the moon and he'd be out there pointing out all kinds of stuff in the sky. One night we ended up on St. Pete Beach. It was St. Patty's day and there was this one bar out at the end that overlooks the inner waterway. We were totally blasted but Jack was still going. I called my friend Tony to pick up Mamay (Kerouac's mother) to come with us to the bar. Once she got there Jack started singing all of these Irish songs as if he was going crazy. Mamay was sitting right there and it was just absolutely…" Ron trails off. "I'm trying to convey it to you and it sounds pretty cool but it was the rushes I was getting which were important. It was spontaneous! It was adventure! You do whatever the hell you want to do! But sometimes you get knocked out for doing it. And ultimately that got him at the end."
Skimboards and Angels
"Jack, Cliff and I ended up in my brother's pickup truck and were heading up to Moon Lake. Jack was up front with my brother Gino, who doesn't smoke and is really straight. We both came from a Kentucky family and not into literary or freethinking venture shit, but there Jack was, sitting with him up in the front. The rest of us were already buzzed up by the time we got to the lake. We get the boat out and they get me on this skimboard. Jack's up front with my brother and Cliff and Kerouac is yelling, 'GINO, GINO, FASTER FASTER FASTER!' They had me going so goddamn fast when I went off this piece of plywood it tore my clothes right off. Jack fucking loved that. When we were heading back to St. Pete, which is about a 40-minute drive, Kerouac's still sitting up front with Gino. At one point Jack gets serious and says, 'Hey, Gino…' My brother says, 'Yeah, Jack?' Jack whispers, 'Listen. There are angels around the curve.' My brother gives him a look and says, 'Okay, well cool, Jack, what do you want me to do about it?' Jack says, 'You need to pull in.' So my brother wasn't even thinking about where he was pulling into and when he pulled around the curve he was turning into the goddamn liquor store. So we pulled in and got some wine and beer and motored on down the road."
Not many people had the opportunity to hang out with Kerouac. And if you did, you were always looking to the next adventure. "I had flashes while I was drinking some wine in Panama and I thought about how great it would be if I hooked up with Jack there. I had some great energy in Panama because that's the kind of shit he did up in Big Sir. He was the energy force of my life that got me looking for the next adventure. I'm doing a lot of shit now and people always ask me, 'Why?' And I say, 'Man, for the adventure.' "
Tichenor doesn't know this, but at that point I poured myself a drink. It was almost like I was having a glass with Tichenor down at Flamingo Sports Bar. It was as if Kerouac were still here, it was as if Kerouac had never stopped his wild adventure.
Kerouac fans can still visit Flamingo Sports Bar located at 1230 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. You can't miss the place as it has a huge photo of Jack Kerouac on the front porch. Every year on March 17th they celebrate his life by having a huge party called St. Kerouac Day. Thanks to common day liquor laws, you're able to get a "Kerouac Special," a shot and a beer chaser, for $2.25.


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"Inspired by the "Educate to Innovate" campaign, President Obama's initiative to promote a renewed focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, the National STEM Video Game Challenge aims to motivate interest in STEM learning among America's youth by tapping into their natural passions for playing and making video games."
Part of this year's competition was for PBS Kids, challenging fledgling game designers to create educational math games for kids ages four to eight. The winners of the PBS Kids stream were two teams of middle school girls from the same school, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, NJ.
"Animal Inequalities" is a game designed by Julia Wiengaertner and Sarah Lippman, both 13, and it does a tremendous job of teaching the concept of inequality. The hungry animal's mouth is the less than or greater than sign, and naturally the animal wants to eat all it can. The player just has to point the animal in the right direction.
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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by skipaway, Mar 30, 2010.
Thought this was ingenious. If I worked in an office, I'd steal this prank and enjoy.
April Fools
The IT department in my company did something similar last year, except they sent out a mass message saying our computers had been enabled with voice commands. The responses were hilarious - I was shocked by how many people fell for it!
I think the biggest one to hit our area was in the late 1970s/early 1980s. One of the local DJ's said that the phone company was going to be "cleaning out their lines" by blowing air through them. If you didn't want to get your house full of dust, to take your phones off the hook and place them in a plastic baggy.
Well--the phone company got many, many phone calls and with all these phones off the hook, it some how messed up the system. The phone company complained to the radio stations, his bosses said to go back on the air and apologize. So he did--he said he was sorry everyone was so stupid to believe him. He was a very well liked DJ, so most people were not offended for him calling them stupid--I think they agreed!
OOooooOOOO - I could totally pull this off since I work off-campus. I can just print the message to the copier directly and have someone else find it and post it. Have to test a bit first...
One of my favorite tech gags was when someone took a screen shot of a person's desktop and opened up up in a full-size browser window. Obviously, none of the icons worked, lol. Its was a great prank with no harm, no foul, no damage that needed undoing.
Some great ones from the Australian media
My favorite one is where you take either icy hot or Vicks vapor rub and put it on the toilet seat of whoever you're pranking.
This isn't really a "prank", but an April Fool .... really! A neighbor on my street (and I have no clue who it is) leaves a little yard ornament in about a 10 house area of my street every April Fool's Day. I've gotten a frog, bunny, bird, turtle, pink flamigo, and today I leave for work and there is a goose! It's funny! He's wearing a little blue coat to match my house! I have a little menagirie of animals in a little plant area. It actually took me about the third time to realize this always happened on April Fool's Day! That is when I learned that it was "The April Fool of My Street's Name". That's what they call the person.
Ok, I followed the link and dowloaded the templates for this. I thought my officemates would not be fooled, but would appreciate the joke anyway.
Some of them were fooled.... including my boss.
That's not actually very funny.
They did one on the radio today where they said that they were starting a "dog tax" in Vancouver and it was done according to weight.. like $10 per lb, and they were thinking of starting it province wide next year A guy called in completely up in arms over the whole thing. It was pretty funny!
They had a cute one on Pardon the Interruption on ESPN today where they said Tiger Woods was going to call a press conference at the Masters that would reveal he would be now going by his given name Elderick (sp?).
Here's another past one:
I received a newsletter from Dharma Trading Company, a company that sells dyes, paints, clothing blanks, etc. They are offering a free dyeable bunny rabbit with every purchase, dyeable couches with directions on how to dye them in your swimming pool, and helper monkey kits. Not only that, "In searching for ways to improve our already excellent customer service, during the month of April, Dharma employees will hand deliver your order to your location, unpack it and assist you with your project. After, we will clean up and make dinner. Just check the box marked "Normal service" in checkout."
Newsletter is here: http://www.dharmatrading.com/newsletter/2010_04_01.html
This was a story told to me last night by a friend I'll call A:
A gets an email telling him he has a package at the university post office, so A toddles over and gives the worker his box number, expecting to pick up his package. After much searching, the post office worker is forced to conclude that no such package exists, but takes down A's contact information and tracking number of the package etc. to contact him later if it turns up.
As A is walking out of the post office, he hears someone saying something about April Fools'. A realizes that friend B happens to be very good with computers, and this prank sounds oddly familiar...
A calls B and demands to know if he did it. B denies it at first but finally gives in. A decides to go tell the post office workers - B says "no, you can't do that, there are still a bunch of people who haven't gotten their 'packages'!"
Being a good person, A goes back and apologizes to the post office worker for wasting her time and tells her that it was an April Fool's joke played by one of his friends. The worker goes, "Oh, is his name B?"
"How did you know?"
"Well, we checked the tracking number of your package, and it was shipped from Boston to somebody named B."
At this point... a man at the next post office window leans over and says "B? He's my student. He has a midterm in my class next week. Let me talk to him about pranking people you don't know."
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Company stops fracking in El Paso County
Ultra Resources has stopped drilling exploratory wells in El Paso County.
In 2012 Ultra Resources drilled three exploratory vertical fracking wells with minimal success, something the county says was somewhat expected.
"We're not surprised that an exploratory well for Ultra has determined that its non-economic oil," said Diana Kay May designee for oil and gas in El Paso County.
Hilcorp Energy is still gathering their own data on their exploratory wells in El Paso County. Hilcorp Energy drilled their well this year and used horizontal fracking.
"I think that there is probably several other oil companies that are interested in Hilcorp's findings," May said.
One thing is clear according to May: "It is my understanding in visiting with Ultra that at this point they do not intend on moving forward with any additional drilling in El Paso County."
Ultra Resources is obligated under contract to restore the well sites to the same condition they were prior to the exploration wells were drilled. They are expected to begin reclaiming the well sites this spring.
Ultra Resources and Hilcorp Energy have not returned our request for comment.


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Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip in it. Make It a Meal: Serve with steamed asparagus or cauliflower, mashed potatoes or orzo pasta, and a glass of Vinho Verde.
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Healthy Weight
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Low Calorie
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Serves 4
Prep Time 35 min
Total Time 35 min.
Step 1
Place chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch. Season both sides of the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place 1/4 cup flour in a shallow glass baking dish and dredge the chicken in it. Discard the excess flour.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.
Step 3
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour; stir to coat. Add wine, broth and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil, stirring often.
Step 4
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until heated through and no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. Stir in sour cream and mustard until smooth; turn the chicken to coat with the sauce. Stir in chives and serve immediately.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Based on how easily Aldon Smith goofed around during a dodgeball-like game at the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco on Wednesday, his torn labrum is healing up just fine.
The 49ers sack leader aims to be ready for the start of training camp in late July.
"I'm ahead of schedule, if anything," Smith said Wednesday. "I'm out here right now with no brace on or anything a couple of weeks after surgery. So I'm doing good."
Smith had repeatedly insisted that his shoulder wasn't a problem as his production faded down the stretch. (He had zero sacks over his final six games).
On Wednesday, Smith said the torn labrum diagnosis came after the season. Asked if it had been tough to play through, he said: "It's just one of those things where you just have to weather it out. You have to figure out if you're all right to play or you're not."
Smith still managed to set a franchise record 19.5 sacks during the regular season, which is why he was able to present a check Wednesday for $99,432 to be split between the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco (Willie Mays Clubhouse at Hunters Point) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Peninsula (East Palo Alto Clubhouse).
Smith had pledged to donate $5,099 for each sack.
Before handing over the oversized check, Smith delighted his young audience by joining them for a game of "Junkyard Dog." The goal for the kids was to race from one end of the basketball court to the other without being touched by the ball; the goal for Smith was to tag them or wing the ball at them dodgeball-style.
Listed at 6-foot-4, 248 pounds, Smith was the biggest kid on the court.
"I got a couple of 'em," he said with a laugh. "But these kids are fast and squirmy."
Smith also participated in a Q&A with an audience that ranged in age from 6 to 18. One little girl asked him what his number was. "Ninety-nine," Smith replied. So she clarified: "No, what's your phone number.
A boy asked the second-year player if he was rich. "A little bit," Smith laughed.
In an interview when it was over, Smith explained that he was a big fan of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America because he spent a lot of time there while growing up in Raytown, Missouri.
"It was a place of security, a place I could go with my friends," he said. "It was place where I could get away from some of the street things that were going on."
James Holley, the clubhouse director for the San Francisco club, said Smith's donation would help pay for a new heater and new computers, as well as other outdated equipment. Holley also said that no celebrity guest had ever generated as much buzz as Smith.
"I've seen Willie Mays come in here and Herschel Walker and I've never seen them react with as much excitement as they did when Aldon walked through those doors," Holley said. "I can tell you that there's some kids who haven't been in the club in a while that popped in today. I guess the word got around quick that he was coming."


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The act of looking to others as if you are totally spaced out but in actuality you have complete concentration.
I like to Spacio-Concentrate in my classes because it makes me look like I'm just an average jock but I'm able to learn the lessons and pass my classes anyway.
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text: Every time I pick up a newspaper, turn on the radio, or tune in to the local or national TV news, all I hear about is how bad the residential housing market is performing. Foreclosures are at an all-time high. Lending institutions and mortgage companies are laying off workers or closing their doors altogether. Homebuilders' stock prices are taking a beating, and inventory levels are on the rise. These


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Power restored to parts of south Columbia
Approximately 6,000 customers affected when substation went down
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Approximately 6,000 Columbia residents woke up to no electricity Sunday morning.
As of 7:30 a.m., Columbia Water & Light crews were working on the outage in south Columbia, according to the Boone County Emergency Management.
Some residents had their power back on around 10:30 a.m. and the remaining residents closer to 11:30 a.m.
Connie Kacprowicz with Columbia Water and Light told ABC 17 News there were two circuits on a transmission line at the Grindstone substation that were down.
There is no word yet on what caused the power outage.


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Gerald Ford
Original post made by Jag Singh, Duveneck/St. Francis, on Dec 29, 2006
Also, largely unreported, was Gerald Ford's decision to support the Indonesian invasion of East Timor which resulted in the slaughter of one-third of the Timorese population. Ford and his secretary of state, Henry Kissinger, offered unconditional military support to the Indonesian government and they appeared largely unconcerned of the appalling human tragedy that resulted from their decision (see www.nsarchive.org.) It is also prescient that Ford selected key advisors in his administration that were instrumental in shaping Bush's current Iraq war - Donald Rumsfeld served initially as his chief of staff and then subsequently as Secretary of Defense. Dick Cheney also served as Ford's chief of staff. Paul Wolfowitz served in the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. However, Ford deserves credit for ordering the final withdrawal of U.S. troops in Vietnam and offering amnesty to Vietnam era draft resisters.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Dec 29, 2006 at 11:37 pm
This last piece by Jag reminds me again that when you have nothing to say, don't say it.
a resident of Greater Miranda
on Dec 30, 2006 at 1:09 pm
I would have thought that Jag would not be posting for a few days since I am sure that he is in mourning for the death of Saddam Hussein.
I guess even grief for one's lifelong hero has it's limits when you can post stuff about Gerald Ford.
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Dec 30, 2006 at 3:38 pm
Mr. Sinjh,
You should kiss the US soil everyday- because here you can say or write pretty much what you want without repercussions.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Dec 30, 2006 at 9:14 pm
By a coincidence, I am just starting to read 'Halsey's Typhoon' by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin and references have been made on TV to this book and how there is a compelling story of Gerald Ford's bravery and skill while in the U.S. Navy.
While I was quite young during President Ford's time in office-Congress, Presidency -- it appears well documented that he was an uncommon bridge-builder and a moderate, and for that, as well as for his many accomplishments, I am grateful.
a resident of Stanford
on Dec 31, 2006 at 2:07 pm
Vigorously opposed the Iraq invasion? I guess I shouldn't be surprised that this is how you interpret Ford's carefully phrased quote..from ONE reporter, at the age of what..91...which he nullified in later quotes.
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 3, 2007 at 8:25 pm
My family left Missouri in 1936 because of inauspicious conditions. I wonder why anyone would stay where they dislike the conditions so much.


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- Lockable room
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The famous East End Columbia Road Flower Market is just a 7-minute walk from this furnished room in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Free Wi-Fi and a light breakfast are provided.
The comfortable double room boasts a minimal decor incorporating traditional wooden flooring and a rich colour scheme. A fitted kitchen and a bathroom with a bathtub are available for use by the guests.
The 17th century St. Paul's Cathedral is 20 minutes' away by Tube, as is the historic Tower of London. Stepney Green Tube Station is within a 5-minute walk and serves Westminster, St. James' Park and Hyde Park.
Guests are conveniently situated to discover many of the vibrant East End markets including Brick Lane Market, Old Spitalfields Market and Petticoat Lane Market.
House rulesBed linen and towels are provided.
Guests should ensure the apartment is kept in a clean state.
Please treat the accommodation as you would your own home.
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Reviews of this property
Room was dirty and we had to share one towel because the other one was dirty! House was cold and the water was playing up. Would not really recommend this room, even for he price. Life is worth more!
The room was clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay, although the downstairs lights weren't working but we did let the cleaners know. For short stays this place is good for location and money.
for sightseeing and sleeping only is it ok.
WIFI doesen`t work. House was under construction.
Tube and busses 3 minutes, thats ok
We really enjoyed our stay in this quiet and practical room. It is very convenient to the number 8 bus and to the Bethnal Green tube stop. If you are arriving at Stanstead , the bus drop off is not far. As most people have said, the outside of the apartment is a bit off putting, but the inside is clean and comfortable.
Our communications with Kaz were both pleasant and quick. We stayed for a week and would gladly stay here again. Thanks to Kaz and Wimdu for an affordable and comfortable stay in London.
The room is near tubes. Very good connections to the city centre. The house is pretty old and the enterence is not so beautiful. Flat is as described, you have everything you need. Room is basic, and the bed was solid. After all, I was satisfied with my stay, and I recommend it.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) A small reptile (lizard) that shifts it's colors depending on it's environment. There are images of them in the hive, on the web-site I believe. The Green Anoles share the hive with the bees. It is a beautiful symbiotic relationship. The Reptiles live in the hive in winter and stay warm. They also consume hive beetles and moths. They sit at the entrance of the hive like little sentinels, waiting for intruders.


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