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Feb 10, 2010 at 4:43 pm #1255108
I have to admit that I am wearing Vasque Sundowner full sized backpacking boots. I don't count the weight of clothing worn anyway like some of you do but my question is this,
To the people who are hiking the Sierras (especially in the southern half): Are you wearing boots or trail runners?Feb 10, 2010 at 4:56 pm #1572333
Jeff JeffBPL Member
I used trail runners and loved them. I would probably only consider boots for mountaineering.
I didn't choose them for weight. Weight doesn't matter to me. I choose them because they were more comfortable and had better ventilation.Feb 10, 2010 at 5:00 pm #1572336
Mark HumeMember
@seattlesettersLocale: Pugetropolis
I have decades of experience in the Southern Sierra. The questions you need to ask yourself are:
1. How much weight will you carry?
2. How much ankle support do you need?
I have bad ankles and wouldn't dream of wearing trail running shoes in the Sierra even if I wasn't carrying any wieght. A sprained ankle 30 miles from your car (10 miles of that cross-country, above treeline, on talus and scree) is just no fun. Trust me on this…..Feb 10, 2010 at 5:06 pm #1572344
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
Trail runners.
This is BPL, so I assume we are all carrying light loads. Exceptions are winter snow (some still use runners) or mountaineering.
I don't buy that heavy boots or high ankle support prevents injuries. I have fewer problems (actually none), since I retired my Danner Mtn Lights and Lowa Banffs.Feb 10, 2010 at 5:07 pm #1572345
I will be carrying between 25 to 28 lbs (8 days). I actually have pretty strong ankles but I still worry about just that…hiking over rocky passes or through off trail scree.Feb 10, 2010 at 5:11 pm #1572350
So – If I opt for trail runners, any suggestions on the brand and model? What do you look for in a trail runner?Feb 10, 2010 at 5:20 pm #1572354
Tom KirchnerBPL Member
@ouzelLocale: Pacific Northwest/Sierra
"To the people who are hiking the Sierras (especially in the southern half): Are you wearing boots or trail runners?"
Mid ankle trail runners: Inov8 Roclite 370's, used to wear Montrail Namche's. Both are up to the job, on trail and off, with loads up to 30#, at under 2#/pair.Feb 10, 2010 at 5:39 pm #1572365
Tony WongBPL Member
@valsharLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
I normally backpacking in the Yosemite area, but I have done the 70 miles High Sierra Trail from Sequoia to Mt. Whitney and more recently, the Whitney Portal to Mt. Whitney.
Loads were 36 lbs on the HST and 23 lbs from the Portal.
Both times I wore Innov8 trail runners with no problems.
That said, I do use hiking poles, which have saved me more than a few times from going face first into to the dirt.
I would think that trail runners would be fine for you and if you use hiking poles, I think you have nothing to worry about.
-TonyFeb 10, 2010 at 6:07 pm #1572375
Greg MihalikBPL Member
@greg23Locale: Colorado
Last year I destroyed a pair of Inov8 330s on the JMT. They were shredding at 100 miles and done at 190 miles when I hit Tuolumne Meadows. 175# + 26# of gear/food. I use poles.
Toe caps where peeled. Lugs were missing. Most lug-caps were gone. The right heel was collapsing. Fabric was slashed.
Light. Cool. And just durable enough.
Would I wear them again? Maybe. I was definitely on the edge.
[ed: this was an 11 day trip]Feb 10, 2010 at 6:27 pm #1572383
drowning in spamMember
@leaftyeLocale: SoCal
Mid ankle trail runners: Inov8 Roclite 370's, used to wear Montrail Namche's. Both are up to the job, on trail and off, with loads up to 30#, at under 2#/pair.
How much do you weigh?Feb 10, 2010 at 7:20 pm #1572405
Tom KirchnerBPL Member
@ouzelLocale: Pacific Northwest/Sierra
I usually weigh 139-140# going in, after bulking up ~3#. Gear and food for 10 days is another 25-26#, depending on shelter option and food option. I, too, use poles.
The Namche's are more durable, but I prefer the Inov8 370's for the exceptional friction properties of their soles(invaluable on granite slabs and talus), lightness, and fit. I liked them enough to buy 3 extra pairs just before they were discontinued. If the Namche's fit you, they are a heck of a good shoe, IMO/IME.Feb 10, 2010 at 7:53 pm #1572428
Paul McLaughlinBPL Member
I look for 3 things in a trail runner:
1) fit
2) fit
3) fit
Since I never manage to find more than one model that fits, the choice is easy. If you are lucky enough to find more than one model that fits, then you can consider weight, breatheablity, sole stiffness and so on. If I had choices, I'd go with a shoe that has a nice breatheable mesh upper, fairly stiff rearfoot sole with nice deep lugs, and a good solid heel cup. And I do all my backpacking in the Sierra in trail runners, on or off trail, packweights up to 30 lbs.Feb 10, 2010 at 8:38 pm #1572454
James NaphasBPL Member
@naphas13Locale: SoCal
Depending on route, I've been wearing either Salomon XA Pro 3D trail runners or chaco Z-1 sandals. My ankle has more support with the Chacos (love that footbed), but the Salomons provide more protection from scree. IMHO, the footbed support is a lot more important than how high your uppers go in protecting against sprains, but higher uppers help protect against scrapes.
One thing you might have to use with trail runners in the Sierras are low gaiters. They help in places like Sawtooth pass where you're hiking through really fine scree.
FWIW, I weigh around 190, carry about a load of 25-32 lbs.Feb 10, 2010 at 8:53 pm #1572466
Michael WalkerMember
@mwalkerLocale: Everywhere. All of the time.
I had no problems with Trail Runners on the PCT Sierra sections. I use either the New Balance 812 or 904. Both are great shoes. And I get near 1000 miles out of them. When I've worn boots in the past, I tend to roll my ankles a lot, not badly but it is annoying. Almost never in runners. Go figure.Feb 10, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1572473
Jack H.Member
@foundLocale: Sacramento, CA
Trail runners typically. Though I prefer high top "trail running boots" if my trip involves a lot of talus scrambling. And talus scrambling is what the sierra is about in my mind, so I'm trending more and more towards boots these days. Hot dang, I want to get out there!Feb 10, 2010 at 10:04 pm #1572505
Pieter KaufmanMember
Thinking about ankle support, has anyone with injury-prone ankles ever considered taping them? Does anyone know anyone who does it as a matter of routine, i.e, not just as duct tape first aid? I've never heard of it being done, but it seems like it might offer a modicum of support, especially in the absence of high top boots.Feb 10, 2010 at 10:19 pm #1572509
Jack H.Member
@foundLocale: Sacramento, CA
Ankle support, either provided by taping or a brace is an excellent idea! I encounter this frequently. Problem with taping is that it requires a lot of tape for a multi day trip. I have friends who use braces and I've taped many a person's ankles.Feb 10, 2010 at 11:05 pm #1572527
Dennis ParkBPL Member
@dparkLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
White paper medical research has shown in one study that lace-up braces with low-top shoes had the lowest number of ankle sprains in their study population. Pneumatic braces have also shown to decrease the incidence of ankle sprains in several papers. Taping is also somewhat effective but not as good as braces. Overall, nothing prevents ankle sprains but these types of support can decrease the chances and/or severity of injuries.Feb 11, 2010 at 2:52 pm #1572744
Michael CockrellMember
@cal-ee-for-niaLocale: Central Valley, Lodi-Stockton, CA
I have done both boots & trail runners. My boots are light also. But the trail runners really allow me to "boogie down/up the trail" with my poles. I can set a mean pace.
I do have to be more careful around more rocky parts though, as the boots allow me to jam with less fear of injury.
Yes, trail runners require you to be more careful of your steps, but fun. If my load is more, I go with boots.
Trail runners do cut down the skin wear than boots, so less "prepping" the feet with moleskin.Feb 11, 2010 at 3:03 pm #1572748
Larry De La BriandaisBPL Member
@hitechLocale: SF Bay Area
I use boots, always.
When the majority of NBA players use low top shoes I might change my mind about ankle support, but until then…Feb 11, 2010 at 3:55 pm #1572761
Scott BentzBPL Member
@scottbentzLocale: Southern California
"I use boots, always.
When the majority of NBA players use low top shoes I might change my mind about ankle support, but until then…"
Yes, but they are wearing athletic shoes, not boots. NBA players are also XUL. Just a shirt and shorts.
As for me:
I wear trail runners or even plain old running shoes. On the JMT last year I had some NB trail runners. They were just fine. I wish I had some Dirty Girl Gaiters though. Lots of scree and dirt in my shoes by the end of the day.
I have converted all of my backpacking buddies over to lightweight footwear. None have blisters and I have never seen an ankle injury with them.Feb 11, 2010 at 4:21 pm #1572769
Jim W.BPL Member
@jimqpublicLocale: So-Cal
For trails I'm sold on trail runners, low gaiters (Dirty Girl) plus hiking poles. The poles spend most of their time being carried in one hand but I think they double my safe downhill speed and prevent knee strain on big uphill steps. The lower swing weight of a foot wearing trail runners, additional support from hiking poles, and hopefully a light backpack will do far more to prevent ankle sprains than heavy boots.
For cross country on rough talus and scree I think something with ankle-bone protection and a stiff toe cap is still a good idea. Note I say "ankle-bone protection", not "ankle support". Ankles ought to be self supporting! I was reviewing Chouinard's 'Climbing Ice' last night and was amazed at the muscles on his ankles.
My wife is happy with Gore-Tex lined trail runners and her toes stay clean compared to mine.Feb 11, 2010 at 4:34 pm #1572770
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
>>> When the majority of NBA players use low top shoes I might change my mind about ankle support, but until then…
Umm, I think a lot of them get paid money to wear them. I'll wear Lowa Banff leather boots if they pay me a few million dollars a year; otherwise I'll stick to trail runners.Feb 11, 2010 at 4:39 pm #1572773
Larry De La BriandaisBPL Member
@hitechLocale: SF Bay Area
No, they don't wear boots, just high top shoes (which boots are). They also get paid to wear the brand, but not specifically high top shoes. I'd bet that the manufacture would prefer they wore the low top versions of their shoes. But they don't. Wonder why…Feb 11, 2010 at 6:58 pm #1572814
Ron BellBPL Member
@mountainlaureldesignsLocale: USA
Seems like a good spot to share a recent shoe revelation for me…
Got a new and very expensive pair for shoes for running longer distances ( Mountain Marathon in April!) they fit and felt great- but after a few miles running it was killing my shins- shin splints- hummm- maybe just me pushing up mileage too fast??? Went back to an old pair and all was good- tried the new ones again (paid so much for them bummer) and shins hurt again.
Finally I figured out the new ones were more "stability" oriented and what that meant in this case was the heel to toe flex was too stiff (for me) but it did not feel that way at first….
Bottom line- you never know what shoe will work for you until you try them and put on some miles.
If it's above 20 degrees I'm in low top shoes.
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'TweetyTwelve The Review' : Part 2 – Team GB medal-winners and social media
Yesterday saw the launch of the first in our 5-part series taking a look at how social media played its part in the 2012 Olympics, with a particular focus on how Team GB fared.
Whilst our first part looked at the growth in follower numbers of individual Team GB athletes, we wanted to dig a little deeper in today's follow-up to analyse what part winning a medal had on the athletes – or in a few cases, missing out. Does winning a medal produce a spike in your following, or is merely competing enough to see a boost?
Before we go in to the details, here's a couple of great stats that we've learnt from this exercise:
- A gold medal will, on average, increase your Twitter followers by 97% overnight
- A silver medal will, on average, increase your Twitter followers by 32% overnight
- A bronze medal will, on average, increase your Twitter followers by 20% overnight
We've taken a look at a number of the highest-profile Team GB medal-winners – as well as a couple of athletes who were predicted to do well but didn't for whatever reason.
First up is Mo Farah – arguably one of the most celebrated Team GB athletes at the end of the games. Mo saw big jumps in his following after both of his gold medals – though the first clearly had the bigger impact (a 65% increase) than the second (just a 20% increase) – perhaps suggesting his first made a bigger splash than the second?
Let's look at cyclist and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins next. Unsurprisingly, Wiggo saw a 26% jump in his followers after he won his gold medal in the Time Trial – though it certainly wasn't as pronounced as some others. This is most likely down to the boost he saw after the Tour win earlier in the month. One other interesting thing to notice is the lack of spike on the 27th, when Wiggins made his famous appearance at the very start of the opening ceremony – almost certainly seen by hundreds of times more people than his win…
Next up is diving super-hero Tom Daley. Tom won his first ever Olympic medal in the last few days of the games – though his popularity online saw its biggest surge much earlier than this, thanks to the tabloid uprising caused by an incident with an internet 'troll'. Daley saw a massive jump in followers (almost 200%) on July 30th – and has been steadily increasing every day since.
As with Mo Farah, swimmer Rebecca Adlington won two medals this year – and just like Mo, it seemed to be the first one which generated the biggest spike in her followers – 216% for the first, just 13% for the second – as you can see below:
Boxer Nicola Adams was hailed as one of the biggest success stories of the games – and her meteoric rise to prominence is reflected nicely in her Twitter followers (up 240% overnight), as you can see below:
Laura Trott is another double-medalling Olympian, but unlike Mo Farah and Rebecca Adlington, Trott saw her biggest popularity spike after her SECOND medal (94% for the second compared to 40% for the first). The most likely explanation of this is the WAY in which she won her medals – namely, the first medal was as part of a team, whereas the second was for a solo race…
Victoria Pendleton is another cycling double-medalist, but unlike Trott she had a number of previous Olympics under her belt, as well as a very well-received BBC documentary about her, broadcast just before the games. These factors were almost certainly the reason that her medal-winning events didn't give her as prominent a boost as some of the others we've seen (33% for the first, 9% for the second).
So far, so good – winning a medal certainly seems to result in a boost in your following – but is it really as simple as that? Let's take a look at a couple of 'medal hopes' – athletes who were hotly tipped to do well, yet didn't manage a medal on the day.
Welsh Hurdler Dai Greene was widely considered to be a favourite for a medal in the 400m hurdles, but came in 4th on the day – and his follower growth certainly looks less volatile as a result:
Pole-vaulter Holly Bleasdale was another athlete who Team GB had high medal hopes for – but who didn't quite manage to make the podium. However, Holly hit the headlines the next day when she revealed on Twitter that her boyfriend had proposed to her moments after she got knocked out. Unsurprisingly, this feel-good story resulted in a nice spike on Holly's follower graph (up 45%), as you can see below:
How about Team GB themselves – the Twitter account supporting the athletes as a team? As you can see below, the biggest jump they saw in their followers was after July 31st – naturally we can't be sure what caused this, but it can't be coincidence that Team GB's followers leapt after the first flurry of medals won on the 30th, as well as the much-hyped Men's Road Race.
So, what can we learn from all this?
Obviously we've not shown you how every single medal winner fared – mainly to save you from having to scroll through 80+ graphs. But from looking at the data as we have, we can tell you the above examples illustrate the trend nicely. But what IS the trend?
Unlike what you might expect, the biggest boosts haven't always been medal-driven. Looking at the wider picture though, it seems as if the games raised our athletes' profiles in lots of other ways than just winning medals – with Tom Daley and Holly Bleasdale being prime examples. Whilst we're sure this will be of little consolation for those who lost out on medals, it's certainly a lesson in how a little media attention can result in raised awareness online.
Tomorrow we'll be moving away from the individual athletes to focus instead on the social media impact seen by the countries taking part in the Games…

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Canon has a good progression of machines in its all-in-one range. Each offers a few features more than the cheaper one below it and a few less than the dearer one above. Today we're looking at the PIXMA MP620; this sits between the MP540, which has no Wi-Fi and the MP630, which includes duplex, CD/DVD printing and scanning to USB drives.
Like all Canon's latest round of all-in-ones, the PIXMA MP620 is styled in silver and gloss black and looks smart, in a traditional Japanese kind of way. When closed, it has a neat footprint, but unfold and raise the paper support at the back and you have one way to feed up to 150 sheets. The other way is via a 150-sheet cassette, which slides in at the front, under the output tray. The output tray opens automatically when you start to print, should you forget to do it manually.
As with several PIXMA all-in-ones, the LCD screen and controls are set into the lid of the scanner. As well as a 62mm colour LCD, there's Canon's unique click-wheel control, with an OK button in the centre, which makes menu selection very simple. Other controls include large buttons for navigation, home and to start black and white and colour copies. There are two soft buttons, which change function according to on-screen legends.
A small, slightly tacky silver door opens in the right-front edge of the case, to reveal memory card slots and there's a PictBridge socket below this for direct camera connection. At the back are sockets for USB and Ethernet networking.
Is it just us or is wireless setup getting harder, rather than easier? It's fine if your router supports one of the quick, automated setup methods, but many people have older routers and an easy manual setup seems less prevalent. It used to be that the printer searched for Wi-Fi networks, you picked the right one (often from a list of one), entered a passkey and away you went. That works here, but only if you connect printer and PC temporarily via USB, which is kind of missing the point.
The five ink cartridges, including a pigmented black for text and a dye-based photo black, clip into the head carrier with their handy little red LEDs showing when they're properly inserted and when the ink is low. These are the only consumables.
Canon is keen to suggest you put plain paper in the paper cassette and other types in the rear tray, which makes sense, as it's easier to change paper in the tray. However, during tests, the printer regularly failed to take A4 paper from the cassette, even when we set cassette as the primary paper source.
We eventually tracked it down to the number of sheets in the cassette. When it was full, it would print from either source, but if there were less than about 30 sheets in the cassette, it failed to pick sheets and then tried the rear tray, where it found no paper.
This isn't the first PIXMA we've had this trouble with, but it was worse in this case - Canon should check the pick-up mechanism in these machines. We were using the same multi-purpose office paper we use for all printer tests.
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The printer spends 5 minutes chuntering and grinding every time it is turned on before it will print anything. Also it guzzles ink like it was running on the stuff.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Art students are getting the chance to display some of their fall semester creations in the Juried Student Exhibition that opened Nov. 12 in the Holt-Russell Gallery in Parmenter Hall.
"It's a wonderful representation of our department and what we have been doing this fall," Instructor of Art Jennifer Jarnot said.
Students were allowed to enter three pieces of either paintings, drawings, digital photography or ceramics for judging, and from there, Jarnot and Professor of Art Inge Balch picked out pieces for the show based on work, quality and craftsmanship.
About 80 to 100 pieces are on display, featuring 60 to 75 of Baker's major and non-major studio art students.
"We had such a nice turnout this year, people interested in the show and wanting to show their work and show everyone on campus what they've done for the semester," Jarnot said.
Seniors Nate Swihart, Baker Orange cartoonist, and Briana Bever, two interdisciplinary majors who are graduating in December, are highlighted in the show and have an entire wall of artwork on display.
Bever has a series of photographs called "Old Fashioned Times" on her wall. It's a group of nine photographs of antiques.
This is the first time Bever has had artwork in the gallery and she was glad to be able to attend the art show's opening.
"It was just amazing to see," she said. "I never thought that my artwork would be on display anywhere."
But it's not just art majors with artwork in the show.
Senior Megan Nelson, theater major, has three pieces on display, including a landscape piece titled "Remember Me Still," a Johnny Depp portrait and a piece of pottery.
Nelson said it was hard to decide what to put in the show, and wasn't even sure if she would enter any pieces.
"To me, art is a way for me to express myself and to relieve stress, and it's a place where I can go to just get away from life," she said. "I've gotten a little bit more serious about it and … I actually want to improve myself and challenge myself."
Nelson was unable to attend the opening of the show, but she has had a chance to go and see her artwork on display, and it was a really big moment for her.
"Sometimes you think that you're good at something, but this whole entire time I've been just trying to learn and trying to get better," she said. "To know that somebody else thinks my work is good, too, makes me feel good."
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Hudson Valley Drills Eight 3-Pointers En Route
To A Mountain Valley Conference Victory
Troy, December 2 – Hudson Valley Community
College's men's basketball team, ranked ninth in the nation among NJCAA
Division III squads, hit eight 3-pointers this afternoon, including three
by freshman forward Billy Etue (Heatly), to beat Broome Community
College, 62-54.
A 3-point bucket by Etue, with 5:27 remaining in
the first half, put Hudson Valley ahead 22-20. The Vikings would never
trail again, closing out the final 5:27 of the half with a 15-6 run.
Broome made it interesting, pulling to within five
points with 42 seconds left in the game. Hudson Valley's Paul Bowe (Hudson
Falls) hit four free throws down the stretch though, and Jason McKinney
(South Glens Falls) added two from the charity stripe to keep Broome
at bay.
McKinney, a first-year forward, led all scorers with
13 points. Thomas Perren (Brotmanville, NJ) had 11 points and 13
rebounds. Kurt Bush (Newcomb-Minerva) contributed 11 points, five
rebounds and five assists. Point guard Kyle Miller (Columbia) had
seven rebounds and four steals.
The Vikings are now 7-1. The loss drops Broome to
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Schneible 2-0-4, Miller 1-0-2, Bowe 1-4-7,
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7 RV Parks near Country Club Village, Missouri
Saint Joseph, Missouri 4.78 miles SW
Savannah, Missouri 7.56 miles N
We did however find 7 campgrounds within 25 miles of Country Club Village. You can also find a list of cities with campgrounds or RV Parks near Country Club Village in the left hand column.
18890 HWY 59 Saint Joseph, Missouri 64505 (map) | (816) 262-5799
Sites: 22 | Latest Rate: $18.00 | 17 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $18.00
We stayed here because it is a Passport America park and based on previous reviews. A year ago, someone rated this park a ten. Really? A ten? This park is not a ten rating. I am surprised by the previous reviews. There is no staging area when you pull into the park. We were blocking the road while checking in at the office/private residence. We had a reservation and were already assigned a spot. The manager told me it was the only spot available. Sites are close together. There are numerous large, established shade trees, but those spots were taken by permanent residents. Previous review said only 2-3 spots available for overnighters. I believe that is accurate. We were given what must be the worst spot in the park. We parked parallel to the park road near the exit. We were barely out of the road and about 50 yards from Highway 59. Traffic noise was very bad. Worse was that our awning side was next to the interior road. We literally stepped out into the road when we opened our door. We got half price ($15.00) first night (Passport America) and a further discount ($20.00 second night). Great Internet. - Phaeton2
Jun 2016 - $20.00
Although this campground has over 22 sites, only 4-5 sites are available for traveling RVer's. The rest of the sites are being used by long term residents. The park has the look and feel of a mobile park. Some sites have a lot of "stuff" around their area. The park still looks OK, but it can easily get out of hand.
All available sites have FHU, some are pull-thus. The utility box contains 50/30 electrical amperage and the location of the box varies from site to site. The voltage was hovering around 122 volts even with all of the air conditioners running. Our water connection was shared between two rigs, but other sites did not.
The interior roads and sites were on packed gravel and some sites had a small concrete patio area. The sites appear to be fairly level. There is a small work out room with a stair master and weights. There is one bathroom with shower for the entire park located within the laundry room. There are (2) washers at $1.50 and (2) dryers at $1.50.
The WiFi was very good but that may depend upon where your site is. Verizon air card and phone reception was good. The campground is very quiet.
The park is about 4 miles from St. Joseph making it a very good location. The Patee house is an excellent museum. We would come back to this park. We have a 32 foot 5th wheel. - adsaxs
Oct 2015 - $20.00
We enjoyed our stay on 2 occasions. $14.00 for 1 night Passport America. $20/night for 7 nights. Most sites are permanents or semi permanent. We were not bothered by workers arriving or leaving early.
No road noise if you are not in the front row. Not many overnight sites. Owner, Rick Clark, and manager are very helpful. There is a shower/toilet room. Good laundry and small Gym room.
Most size motorhomes can be accommodated. We stayed in a 26' MH. - Kings USA Travels
12430 County Road 360 Saint Joseph, Missouri 64505 (map) | 8163244262
Sites: 53 | Latest Rate: $29.00 | 40 Reviews
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Nov 2016 - $29.00
Nice little park. Country setting. Close to highway so truck noise did take away from the setting. Owners are very nice people who are working hard to fix the place up. As mentioned, the gravel road in off the highway is very dusty. Close to town. We had the best spot - #23. Faces the pond. Pool closed for season but it would have been nice for it to be open considering the hot unseasonable weather but I understand why it wasn't. Bathrooms under renovation still but it seems like they're trying to make then really user friendly especially the showers. The sites are opposite side facing for a single set of hookups. Some sites are quite sloped. We would definitely stay again. - Moe and Beth
Sep 2016 - $1.00
We are staying long term for work so we pay a long term rate. Hosts are wonderful people, very kind, hard working, willing to help out if you need it! Spots are rocked, clean, have picnic tables and fire pits. The ponds are stocked for fishing, laundry on site as well as a very nice pool! A definite must stay location you will be glad you did!!! Oh and they are pet friendly but I keep pups on a leash, so as to not bother other campers - Diane and pups
Jul 2016 - $38.00
Owner was very friendly and helpful. Had to call # on "office" door upon arrival, and she was there within minutes as she and her husband live onsite. Strong Wi-Fi, very nice/beautiful pool. Lots of grassy areas, trees and built-in fire pits at most sites. Be prepared to drive down a VERY dusty dirt/gravel road for .5 mile to get to the park. The speed limit is 35 mph, so there is a LOT of dirt/dust in the air every time someone zooms up or down the road.You will hear Jake brakes from trucks traveling Hwy 29, as it runs along the backside of the park. No cable hookups, but did get several clear local channels via antenna. Site breaker tripped several times, due to the receptacle and breaker being old and worn. (Hubby is a retired electrician.) Two large ponds, but like a lot of areas in the US there is heavy algae growth. Overall, our stay was very pleasant, as the campground itself is quiet. We would stay again. - MbMurchison
15609 County Road 344 Savannah, Missouri 64485 (map) | 8163240506
Sites: 32 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 1 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $25.00
Very clean campground, Electric and Sewer hookups, potable water at entrance, fire rings, and picnic tables provided, Fishing is great, can take pets with leash, and horses, they have stables to the west for your horses. plenty of parking, lots of space and lots of walking trails. RV Park manager was very easy going. Had no problems at all. - Billy Whited
822 S Belt Hwy Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507 (map) | (816) 279-5417
Sites: 52 | Latest Rate: $32.00 | 45 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $32.00
This campground is so tight you can hardly move. I had to unhook and back in and there was no place in the campground to hook up in the morning. The concrete pads are very old and broken up. Most of the spots are used by people who are living there full time. Many of those are men with very large trucks that make moving around the place difficult.
The woman at the desk was nice enough but I would never have gone there if I had had a choice. - Discus 277
Sep 2016 - $35.00
We picked this campground from a 2013 Good Sam book. We need a new one! Things have changed around here. It should be rated no more than a 5 and that is generous. The office area was trashed with cigarette butts not a welcoming sight. And the office it self stunk. The woman was friendly and led us to our site which was full of potholes. No grass, no picnic table, small pad that I guess is the patio. But we parked there so our jeep was off the street. We usually walk around in the evening but not here. Just not pleasant. - Tahoewinegirl
Jul 2016 - $45.00
Just stayed one night. Was surprised that it is in the middle of businesses on a main street. Was very warmly greeted. Very friendly and accomodating. Had what we needed and created a long pull through by putting us on two sites. Last minute stop on our route. All gravel. No complaints for our use. Easy in and out through the back entrance. - Umbrella
801 Lakecrest Blvd Rushville, Missouri 64484 (map) | (816) 579-5564
Sites: 70 | Latest Rate: $20.00 | 4 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $20.00
Nice state park on the Lewis & Clark trail. Grassy wide sites, gravel "pads" but concrete patio with wooden covers for sun, although there is lots of shade trees. Electric only but some have 50 amp. About 1/2 reservable and 1/2 first come first served which was not a problem for mid week. Nice trails and some birding.
Too bad there is no official swimming, and although some do swim, you are with ALL of the geese and their mess.
Biggest problem is that trees over roads NEED trimming. There were at least 6 trees that dragged on our 13'5" coach. Also, some sites not level: but 38 and 39 were fine. - BandD
May 2016 - $10.00
We stopped here for one night while traveling. We did not have a reservation. About half the sites were available. The sites that were available to us were electric only. The pads were packed gravel and were variably unlevel. There was much shade, but there was also a lot of large puddles of water after a recent rain. I thought about how that will attract mosquitoes in warmer weather. The best part of the park was the day use area next to the oxbow lake and the paved walking trail to the Lewis & Clark historical exhibits. - Tidy Boy
Jun 2015 - $20.00
Nice state park, near Missouri river, easy access off our route. Only electric hookups at site, but several water faucets available for filling up, also at dump station. The host said they had some recent heavy rains and there was several areas of standing water throughout the park, therefor a lot of mosquitoes. Someone was spraying the park, so hopefully it got better.
Small convenient laundry in bathhouse building. - housecar
Rushville, Missouri (map) | (816) 579-5564
Sites: 70 | Latest Rate: $19.00 | 7 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $19.00
This is a nice Missouri State Park located in a small village surrounded by farmland. It is a place to stay while visiting St. Joseph, MO, even though it is 30 minutes away. We had strong 30 amp service. There was no water at the site; the easiest place to fill a tank is at the dump station, but there are a few faucets located throughout the campground. We did not use the bath houses, but did note the nice laundry room. The sites are attractive with many having covered picnic tables, but it could certainly use a good cleaning. The sites are fairly level but are unusually narrow. The campground is partially shaded. We were able to use our portable dish to get satellite TV. We had strong Verizon voice and data. Since it is in a small village, it has more of an urban feel than a rural or remote feel, but we found it pleasant. It is fairly quite at night, but not dark as the surrounding houses have some bright lights. We would stay here again to visit St. Joseph. - TheJim
Aug 2013 - $19.00
This is a campground on a large lake with lots of lush green grass and huge shade trees. The large shaded sites have electric only, but potable water is available at the free, easy access dump station near the entry/exit. Most sites have a picnic table with a fire pit and some have a wind shelter surrounding the table. The camp host was super nice and helpful. The restrooms/showers were very clean. There is a boat ramp, but it was closed for repairs. The lake side picnic areas are great for bird watching and fishing. This park is between St. Joseph and Kansas City and within four miles of many restaurants and a WalMart in Atchison, Kansas We camped here in a fifth wheel over the Labor Day weekend and will stay here again. - candyd
Aug 2009 - $19.00
Only 19 miles to St Joesph. Nice level sites, some paved most are not. Very easy access. We take our bikes and this was a nice area to bike. Check out the overview of the lake. Missouri State Parks are always nice. - stetwood
4469 MO-33 Maysville, Missouri 64469 (map) | (816) 449-2039
Sites: 60 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 11 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $30.00
Off the beaten path in a beautiful country setting. This is a family park with fishing, hiking, and golf cart trails (bring your own). Good utilities and long sites. Owner on site. - The Griffins
Jun 2016 - $30.00
This is a very nice, quiet park and very well maintained, owner is very friendly. There are 2 nice big ponds on the property, I assume they have fish in them since we saw people fishing, not sure if they allow swimming in them. The restrooms and office/store are very clean, there are laundry facilities but we didn't go in there. Gravel roads and pads are well maintained, most sites appear fairly level, however some are not, so you need plenty of leveling blocks. That being said everything else we have seen of this whole state is either up hill or down hill. No cable, but antenna will get a few stations, satellite will work at some sites but some have lots of trees so it might not work. ATT cell service is fair. Don't know for sure but I don't think they have wifi. We camped here in a 45' 5th wheel. If ever in this area we would stay here again. - Myrtle the Turtle
Apr 2016 - $30.00
Gravel sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Not fancy but clean. No Verizon or satellite reception. - rolling homeless


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A Holiday Blessing
Greetings, as I write this Blessing on a snowy winter day. Before I write the Blessing, I want to Thank you for all you have shared with me during this past year. Together we have seen the launch of the SOUL Food application then danced with Joy as it became known and downloaded in ten countries. My intention is for the cards to touch hearts around the world, allowing the expansion of personal growth, balance and harmony. It has been an honor to share with you. I am in appreciation to those of you who have sent in questions, comments and requests for Nadine's Nuggets and the articles I write for Pathways and the Intention Conscious Parenting group. Please keep them coming.
A few years ago, someone dear to me said "I Love who I AM in Your Presence". That comment hit me like I ton of bricks. What was that like? To truly LOVE Myself in the Presence of another? Thus began a journey of self-exploration.
a Blessing of LOVE
Today as you look into your own eyes, may you see the depth of the Love the You ARE! See your Beauty. Experience your Magnificence. Feel your Self-Worth. Magnify your Value. Birth your Dignity, Honor and Trust. LOVE IS WHO YOU ARE !!!
As you look into your own eyes, Allow all of YOU to Shine! Allow ALL of you to bubble up within you, through you and around you…. then flood out in an explosion of JOY that Uplifts everyone you come into contact with.
Within your own Being, may you feel Love Surrounding You, Love Embracing You then Flowing out of your heart to be shared with another. Today, as you look into the eyes of another, may you feel the Love that YOU ARE reflecting back to you. Being ONE within all of the Love there is. May you see and feel the Beauty and Magnificence that YOU ARE reflecting back to You… Expanding within… and from that expansion, reflect that Magnificence and Love back to the other.
I am You! You are Me! Together, We Are LOVE. And from THAT place of being ALL that WE ARE… I truly trust you are able to say "I Love who I AM in Your Presence"
Wishing you a JOY filled season, where I CAN say, I, Nadine, LOVE who I AM, In YOUR Presence. Thank you for all you have gifted me this year. I look forward to what we will co-create in 2012
PEACE on earth & GOOD WILL to all of humanity & JOY in our world
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Little racers get behind the wheel and hit the streets with a Baby Tricycle Stroller. Made with a powder coated steel frame, this awesome stroller is safe and easy to handle for parents while keeping things comfy and fun for little ones. The tricycle stroller features pedals and a steering wheel, allowing adventurous kids to move around on their own as well as boasting a handle for parents, meaning they can keep a firm grip on the situation and stop kids from riding off into the sunset. Available in pink, red, purple and blue, this stroller is just the thing for sensible parents and fun loving kids.
Choose between these options:
- Red
- Purple
- Pink
What you need to know:
- Bicycle is built in a sturdy steel tube frame
- The trike come equipped with EVA Wheels and a removable steering handle for full control
- The tricycle enables your child to develop as he or she grows which is important for every toddler
- Helps to develop motor skills in children from as young age
- It features a removable, padded, adult-sized handle for full parental steering
- The solid foam rubberised wheels mean the trike can safely travel across grass, carpet and pavements
- Colours: Pink, red and purple
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Had the pleasure of detailing over 2 days this gorgeous low mileage E46 M3 04' plate, supplied by the main dealer but unfortunately A-Glazed over the poorly prepped paintwork and explained to my customer this is how used paint should look.
Day 1.
Upon arrival.
My glamorous assistant for the morning.
First job up was the soft top, vacuumed and cleaned with AG stain remover.
Arches,tyres & alloys cleaned with various brushes using AS smart wheels,
Shuts,engine bay,badges and panel gaps cleaned with G101 and SV brush,
Vehicle then sprayed via the foam lance with co-polymer remover and left to dwell for a short while,
Rinsed and a further application of DG 901 applied and washed using the TBM & Zym@l sponges,
Rinsed & Dried with DG plush towels,de-tarred followed by claying with Z18,
Paint defects before and after & readings.
Machine polished using IP3.02 & 106FF both on a orange waffle pad from RB,
Some light scratches that I wet flattened using Mirka hand pads 2000 followed by 4000 to try and reduce,
With all the machining completed the paintwork was given a IPA wipedown to remove any greasy residue followed by an application of Zaino AIO via the PC,
Soft top treated with G-techniq fabric protectant and plastic trim sealed using G-TQ C4,
1st layer of Zaino Z2 pro applied and left to cure,
Arches dressed by hand using a foam applicator and All seasons,
Tyres dressed with 3 coats of Z16 dressing,
Alloys sealed with Opti-seal,
19.30 and car put away in the garage for the day.
Day 2
Another lovely warm morning and started with dropping the hood and giving the interior a courtesy vac and wipedown whilst hoovering out some of the dust from the shuts,
Glass cleaned throughout with VP citrus bling,
Rubber seals treat with Gummi pledge,
3 more layers of Z2 pro applied and removed after curing,
Finally a wipedown with Z8 and the exhausts polished with DG metal and the vehicle was looking how it should.
Really enjoyed this detail so please excuse the amount of photo's taken.
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A lavish 1-light mini pendant chandelier with an antique saddle finish and seeded clear glass boosts the style quotient in any space.More Details >
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I have very high vaulted ceilings so finding pendant lights that had some pizzazz to them and were long enough wasn't easy. These are very pretty with the bronze and bubble glass. We added old-fashioned bulbs and made them even more spectacular.
Placed in kitchen as hanging pendants. We love the chain and ironwork. It was worth buying for that alone. We switched the lampshades to something champagne and warm color because the clear looked cold and there was glare from the lightbulb. The chain looks expensive and its very unique because it has rectangular links. The ceiling plate is substantial and square. Looks great.
I used this light fixture above a small bar area in my kitchen. It's perfect in size and shape making it easy to clean, pretty to look at and gives just enough light to that corner. And with all the sale discounts, I got the best deal thought possible!
I purchased 4 of these pendants to hang over my kitchen island. I love the glass and the size. I was not in love with the rectangle chain, so I removed it and purchased new chain at the hardware store. I looks more like what I was wanting.
We bought two of these lamps for our newly remodeled bathroom. The lamp is bigger than I expected. They are our only light source in there and provide quite a bit of light as they are one of the few pendants out there that can take a 100w bulb. The only small drawback was having to prep the chain because it is too long and the electric cord was intertwined in links that do not open. You need a saw to break the links. But otherwise... a great choice!Images/Videos shared by: RrrockL
Perfect for Europeon Decorating. Do not use in an area that you are relying on mainly task/kitchen lighting. The illumination from the bulb is too glaring.


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Giving your child an allowance is a great way to teach them about money, but as they get older, they may want to have more control over their own spending and the amount that they have. Allowing your son or daughter to get a part-time job will help them learn responsibility, but also encourage them to save money. If you are a teen now and you are hoping to make some more money, getting a part-time job can help you bring in an income. A consistent job can also look great on your resume. Either way, if you are a parent looking for your child or a teenager looking for a job, there are many options that are open to you. How much you or your child can work will depend on the laws in your state, but they should also depend on how many activities the student is involved in, as well as the various family obligations. Here are five job types to consider.
1. An outside job
Students can really benefit from part-time jobs outside. There are many different options to consider; one obvious choice is a seasonal position. These positions include lifeguards, camp counselors, landscapers, and more. Working outside allows students to get fresh air, and minimizes the time spent sitting at a computer. Depending on the location, outside jobs might be harder to find during the school year, but there still are some. One is a newspaper delivery job (but age restrictions vary by state.) Another possibility is dog walking, helping with errands, or working at a zoo or other outside location that is open year round.


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Blast Off - Strap yourself into a UFO (Unidentified Furry Object) and ride through the stars to Planet Elmo. Children less than 42" must be accompanied by a supervising companion (14 and older).
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Rafael Ramírez (baseball)
|Rafael Ramírez
February 18, 1958
San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
|MLB debut
|August 4, 1980, for the Atlanta Braves
|Last MLB appearance
|October 3, 1992, for the Houston Astros
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Rafael Emilio Ramírez Peguero (born February 18, 1958), is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a shortstop from 1980 to 1992. Ramirez made his major league debut on August 4, 1980 for the Atlanta Braves of the National League (NL). He played his final game on October 3, 1992 as a member of the Houston Astros.
One of a handful of ML players from the town of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Ramirez was the Braves' speedy, smooth-fielding shortstop from 1981 to 1986, leading NL shortstops in double plays four straight years while hitting quite well for his position. He made the NL All-Star team in 1984 with a .304 average at mid-season, but in 1987 torn knee ligaments limited him to only 56 games and he was traded to Houston after the season. With the Astros in 1988, Ramirez posted his best batting average since 1983 (.276) and drove in a career-high 59 runs. After that, his production slipped, with his batting average never again rising above .261, and plummeting as low as .236 in 1991. He retired following the 1992 season.
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How should I rethink small group ministry based on Sticky Faith?Brad M. Griffin
This question came to me recently by email from a youth worker whose team is considering rethinking small groups. He wondered, "What ideas do you have from other churches' experiences?"
I figured this question might be better if we crowdsource the answer. So here's my initial response, and I'd love to hear your ideas!
A lot of folks have reconfigured, experimented with, and turned small groups upside down in the process of exploring Sticky Faith in their context. Here are a few possibilities we have heard:
- rethinking youth ministry small groups to really cultivate safe places for sharing and exploring doubts and struggles. We've learned that the ability to safely share doubts is incredibly important for young people, and small groups can be an incredible venue for this.
- experimenting with intergenerational small groups, whether that is short-term or long-term, large-scale or small-scale. Some have done this by grouping senior adults with high school students, others by taking high school seniors and putting them in adult small groups in pairs. The possibilities are endless, but not everything works in every context.
- looking at youth ministry small groups as places to nurture kids' understanding of the gospel beyond the "Jesus Jacket" they can take off and on based on where they are and what they're experiencing. Small groups can be where young people work out faith-life integration and put wheels on it, and where they learn about true grace and receive it from each other.
- seeing the leader-student relationship as a key goal of the small group, where the small group leaders become a key part of the 5:1 web in each kids' life, and where that relationship is seen more long-term. Some youth ministries are restructuring such that leaders stick with students for the first year after high school, whether they're in the neighborhood or 2,000 miles away. Others are bringing junior high leaders up to high school with students, or across the transition from elementary to middle school, such that relationships don't end when a student crosses a transition threshold (which is all too common).
- utilizing small groups as a way to help older students serve younger students, eg juniors/seniors co-leading middle school small groups alongside an adult. Research shows that serving younger kids is a "sticky factor" for older students' faith. Our experience is that this tends to work best in the kind of scenario I share above, where a student is paired with an adult rather than completely on their own.
Now it's your turn. How are you rethinking small group ministry based on Sticky Faith?
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
|Black and Gold Bruins Turn Yellow On Parade Day
|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
With all the rain over the past few days, no one can accuse the Red Sox of not making visiting teams welcome: the teams were ensured rain worthy of Seattle, including a rain-out induced doubleheader. Still several games back of both the Yankees and Rays, the Red Sox need to win every game they can.
Starting the first game of the day in soggy conditions, struggling starter Josh Beckett turned in the type of outing the Sox have been looking for: a quality start good enough for the win. Beckett went 6.1 innings striking out 7 and allowing three runs. Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon came through with 2.2 innings of no-hit relief to close out the game and give Beckett his fourth win of the season.
While David Pauley was a foe the Sox would handle well in the afternoon, the evening game matched the team against Mariners ace Felix Hernandez. Jon Lester, the Sox scheduled starter was a late scratch due to back soreness. Thankfully the soreness was not in Lester's back but in that of fellow starter Daisuke Matsuzaka. The Sox decided to shake up the rotation and replace Lester with Wakefield on Wednesday and have the lefty take over Matsuzaka's scheduled start against the Rays on Friday.
Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Hernandez was on the ball, as he tossed 7.1 innings of four-hit, two-run ball while striking out 9. J.D. Drew collected his 17th home run in the 6th inning while Hernandez himself crossed the 1000th career strikeout mark. Some sparks flew early in the game when Adrian Beltre, while heading to third base, glove in hand, made a few remarks about his strikeout that were overheard by home plate umpire Dan Bellino.
Scoring two runs against Hernandez wasn't quite enough as Tim Wakefield, making his first start since July 20th, allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, over his 5.2 innings.
The Red Sox are off on Thursday before beginning a series Friday in Tampa Bay.
Tags: Adrian Beltre, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Felix Hernandez, Josh Beckett, Tim Wakefield
great, so now we're happy when beckett has a decent start.. wonderful…
You've got to start somewhere. At this point Beckett looking decent against a bad team is still an improvement.


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Sander Kleinenberg began his uber-clubbing supremacy at Gatecrasher in Sheffield, quickly becoming a pin-up boy to the plate smashing fanatics.
In 1997, Luke Slater sent a tsunami through both the techno and the breaks communities. Dropping 'Freek Funk' on London-based NovaMute, Slater consolidated on earlier works like 'Freebase' with Al Sage and important releases under the monikers Clementine and Planetary Assault Systems.
Kasey Taylor, founder of Australian record label Vapour, is one of the most revered progressive house DJ's and producers that Australia has bred.


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Veteran dies just days after his Honor Flight
The Honor Flight program flies World War II veterans to Washington, DC to see the memorial dedicated to them before they die. The importance of that mission was underscored again Sunday.
World War II veteran, 92-year-old Warren Perney, died last week, just days after he took part in an Honor Flight.
It is hard to find a way to say 'thank you' to the world's greatest generation. The Indianapolis Honor Flight may be as good a way as any.
"I saw the real thing, but I haven't seen the memorial and I would like to," Perney said during a live interview on WTHR Sunrise before he boarded his Honor Flight one week ago.
As I sat with his widow, Jean, this Sunday, I said "...and the timing of it." She responded. "The timing was amazing. Amazing."
It truly was - because he died five days later.
"That was something he wanted to do, and he did it," she said. "Very important." When asked in what way - closure? Jean responded, "Yes it was, right."
A devout Christian, Warren Perney was a conscientious objector during WWII. So he was assigned to the only place where he could save lives instead of take them. So there he was, serving as a medic, on Omaha Beach.
Many of the men he served alongside all those years ago were at his side Sunday at Feeney Hornak Funeral Home. Men like 91-year-old Don Blair.
"The first day on Omaha Beach, I think, was the worst because the big push was on," Blair said.
And 91-year-old Jouett Faulkner added, "What made you feel bad, you'd be working on a man here and there would be four or five hollering 'medic' and you couldn't get to them."
"I know one thing for sure," said 98-year-old Marshall Horn, "there were no atheists there. There was a lot of praying done."
Warren's son, Dave, walked us up to a small cluster of medals on the table next to his dad's casket.
"These are the medals dad had in his drawer," he said.
The medals he never told his son about until his later years, including the Bronze Star he earned for saving a life on Omaha Beach on D-Day.
The Bronze Star was on display Sunday at his viewing, along with the Sagamore of the Wabash he received from Governor Evan Bayh in 1990 for starting the Indianapolis Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Perney's daughter, Diane Perney, told me her dad was "very humble." She was "proud to call him dad."
Son Dave observed, "He was wired to serve."
After 65 years of marriage, two children and four grandchildren, he had only one mission left in this life. To board that Honor Flight.
Johnny Cimasko, who works with the Indianapolis Honor Flight heard, heard Jean say what that flight meant to him. In fact, she said he was talking to her about it the night before he died.
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"It means the world to me that Mr. Perney got to go to Washington with us five days before he passed away, to see the memorial that he earned. He earned it, along with his comrades," Cimasko summarized.
And fortunately, Warren Perney lived to see it.
The funeral for Warren Perney will be <Monday at 1 p.m. at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary of Indianapolis.


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Atlanta has the best record, the Giants still have Eli and the Patriots still have Brady. The Bears' NFL-best defense seems to be getting better every week. Peyton has resurrected his career in Denver, and, really, did anyone ever really doubt he would?
Thing is, there are a lot of great stories in pro football these days – some them tried and true, and others brand new.
But nothing tops what is going on in Houston, where the Texans are establishing themselves as the roughest and toughest team around. They started out 5-0, just pounding opponents into submission on both sides of the ball. Then, coming off a short week following a road win on Monday Night Football against the Jets, they got embarrassed last week by Green Bay.
Lost 42-24, and got singed for six TDs by Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.
So, this past Sunday was a test to see how they'd respond.
Suffice it to say, they passed … with flying colors in posting a 43-13 victory. All the offensive stars – QB Matt Schaub, RB Arian Foster and WR Andre Johnson – stood out, and the defense didn't seem to miss a beat, like it had a week earlier, with LB Brian Cushing out. It held the Ravens to just 176 yards of offense, sacking Joe Flacco four times, including a career first by rookie LB Whitney Mercilus. Unproductive up to this point in his initial pro campaign, the first-round pick out of Illinois could factor with Cushing gone for the season with a torn ACL.
If he turns out to be a positive factor, that would only strengthen Houston's chances to be a real player come this postseason. The 6-1 Texans currently rank among the top five teams on offense and defense, and seem more balanced than any other squad in the NFL. Plus, they just beat up Baltimore.
Who does that, with or without Ray Lewis in the lineup for the Ravens?
The days of David Carr running for his life seem so long ago …
– So much for the Patriots' plans to phase out Wes Welker in their passing game – the over-achieving little guy currently leads the NFL in receiving with 688 yards after his worst game since the 2012 opener, snaring just six balls for 66 yards. The nine-year pro's 54 receptions lead the league, too.
– Nice career-day efforts by Tampa Bay QB Josh Freeman (420 yards and 3 TDs passing) and WR Vincent Jackson (7 catches, 216 yards, TD), but, next time, guys, it might be nice to try to work in a win with those numbers as well – especially when you're up 14 in the second quarter.
– Of course, if they and their fellow Buccaneers didn't have to face Drew Brees, maybe a victory would have been in the offing. Umm, anyone else notice how Mr. Undersized is starting to crank it up? In his last three games, Brees has thrown for 1,193 yards, 11 TDs and just two picks.
– The nation's capital and the nation in general are going gaga over QB Robert Griffin III and rightfully so. But he ain't the only rookie producing big time for the Redskins. RB Alfred Morris (who?), out of Florida Atlantic (where?), ranks second in rushing behind Houston's Foster – by one yard (659 to 658).
– New England coach Bill Belichick may have been right on the money when he emphasized that Jets QB/special teamer Tim Tebow is a "football player." He's also a non-factor. In his first seven games for the 3-4 Jets, Double-T has thrown for 32 yards and rushed for 76, accounting for no TDs.


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Fast-Moving Brush Fire In Napa Valley Grows To 53 AcresA 53-acre wildfire forced mandatory evacuations in the Campbell Creek and Campbell Flats areas of unincorporated Napa County Monday evening, according to Cal Fire.
Brush Fire Forces Evacuations Near CloverdaleMore than 500 firefighters were battling a fire that grew to 1,500 acres Sunday afternoon in unincorporated Sonoma County, Cal Fire officials said.
15-Acre Vegetation Fire Burning West Of Morgan HillA vegetation fire burning west of Morgan Hill near the Chesbro Reservoir Thursday afternoon has grown to 25 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Crews Contain Brush Fire That Burned 20 Acres Near Morgan HillCrews in the South Bay contained contained a fast-moving brush fire near Morgan Hill that quickly grew to over 15 acres and threatened 30 homes Friday afternoon.
Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near Former Site Of Candlestick ParkSan Francisco firefighters were battling a brush fire in the area of the former Candlestick Park on Tuesday evening, according to the fire department.
Evacuations Lifted In Wildfire North Of Los AngelesA brush fire that burned to the edges of homes in the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains north of Los Angeles was 20 percent contained Sunday.
WB I-580 Reopens As Firefighters Get Upper Hand On 3 Brush Fires Near LivermoreAll lanes of westbound I-580 near Grant Line Road were blocked as firefighters battle three brush fires.
Santa Rosa Firefighters Try To Snuff Out Brush FireFirefighters responded to a brush fire Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa.
Southern California Crews Battle Brush Fire Burning Near Highway 101 In Ventura CountyThe fire was first reported late Friday night and spread rapidly as winds in excess of 50 mph spread embers and fanned flames.
Grass Fire That Burned 2,500 Acres Near Livermore 70 Percent ContainedA grass fire that has burned 2,500 acres in Alameda County east of Livermore was 70 percent contained as of Friday morning, according to Cal Fire.
2-Alarm Brush Fire Near Northgate Mall In San Rafael Considered SuspiciousSan Rafael police and fire officials say a two-alarm brush fire near Northgate Mall that threatened an office building Friday evening is considered suspicious.
8,000-Acre Wragg Fire Sparked By Vehicle ExhaustVehicle exhaust contacting dry grass caused the 8,000-acre Wragg fire near Lake Berryessa in Napa County last month, Cal Fire said Friday.


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On this date in 1473, astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (né Nicolaus Koppernigk) was born the youngest of four children in Torun, Poland. He studied a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, Latin, Greek, mathematics, law, medicine and astronomy, at the universities of Krakow, Bologna, Padua and Ferrara. His uncle, a bishop, strongly encouraged him to pursue a career in the church, since it would provide economic security, so he pursued a doctorate in canon law. His uncle helped secure him the position of canon at Frauenburg Cathedral in 1497, which provided a comfortable income and did not require much work. This allowed Copernicus the freedom to pursue other interests, such as economics, medicine, law, diplomacy, art and astronomy. A bishop later threatened to take away his income unless he entered the priesthood, but he continued to refuse. His opinion was so valued that the Fifth Lateran Council sought his views on calendar reform in 1514. Around this time, Copernicus began circulating his Little Commentary, criticizing the Ptolemaic system that placed the Earth at the center of the universe. Copernicus made astronomical observations without the aid of a telescope, which was not invented until 1609.
His most significant contribution to astronomy and science, De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), postulated, against the view of the church at the time, a heliocentric universe, in which the Earth rotated on an axis around the sun each year. He completed this revolutionary book in 1530, and did not allow for its publication until 1541, at the urging of one of his admirers. Without Copernicus' permission, a preface was anonymously added right before publication, classifying the work as mere hypothetical speculation. (Johannes Kepler later publicized the identity of the preface's author, Andreas Osiander, a Lutheran pastor from Nuremberg.) Copernicus supposedly received the published book just before his death. Even though Copernicus dedicated his book to Pope Paul III, who had a fondness for astrology, in 1616 the book was placed on the Index of Prohibited Books (publications deemed immoral and impious by the Roman Catholic Church). In part, Galileo was condemned to house arrest and Giordano Bruno was executed for the heretical "Copernican" view that the Earth was not the center of the universe. D. 1543.


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Encyclopedia of Law and Society: American and Global Perspectives
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BeschreibungThe Encyclopedia of Law and Society is the largest comprehensive and international treatment of the law and society field. With an advisory board of 62 members, from 20 countries across six continents, the three volumes of this state-of-the-art resource represent interdisciplinary perspectives on law from sociology, criminology, cultural anthropology, political science, social psychology and economics.
By focusing globally, the Encyclopedia of Law and Society offers a greater understanding of American law and society within its historical and comparative context.
Key features include:
- more than 700 entries that are biographical, historical, comparative, topical, thematic and methodological;
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Key themes include:
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InhaltsverzeichnisList of Sample Entries: Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples, Treatment of; Associations, Lawyer; Bentham, Jeremy (1748-1832); Biopsychology of Crime; Courts; Courts, Lawmaking by (Precedent); Crime Trends; Critical Legal Studies; Drugs, Economics of Illegal; Duguit, Leon (1859-1928); Evidence and Proof, Doctrinal Divisions & Issues in; Fraenkel, Ernst (1898 - 1975); Fuchs, Ernst (1859-1929); Gangs; Genetics and Crime; Geography, Law and; Gierke, Otto von (1841-1921); Ginsberg, Morris (1889-1970); Hauriou, Maurice (1856 - 1929); Immigration and Citizenship; Industrialization; Intent in Norms; Investigative Psychology; Kaupen, Wolfgang (1937-1981); Levy Bruhl, Henri (1884-1964); Literature, Law and; Mafia and Organized Crime; Malinowski, Bronislaw (1884-1942); Market Failure; Merriam, Charles E. (1874-1953); Neuroscience and Law; Nongovernmental Organizations; Pareto, Vilfredo (1848-1923); Petrazycki, Leon (1867-1931); Positive Law; Preventive Detention; Privatization; Prosecutors; Psycho- and Sociopathy; Punishment, Economics of; Religious Minorities; Schmoller, Gustav von (1838-1917); Transplants, Colonization as Legal; Voluntary Acts, Psychology of; Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924).
PortraitProfessor David S. Clark joined the Willamette faculty in January 2002. He is a frequent scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg and has held the Alexander von Humboldt and Max Planck Society research fellowships. Clark previously taught at the universities of Colorado, Houston, Louisiana State, and Tulsa. He was also the Inns of Court Fellow at Inner Temple in London (2000), the Fulbright Chair in Comparative Law at Trento University (1999), the Wing Tat Lee Chair in International and Comparative Law at Loyola University Chicago (1996), and the Dan Hopson Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at Southern Illinois University (1987).
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Matthew Hudson, M.D.
3rd year
Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
BA: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Projects: Local recurrence patterns esophageal cancer following definitive chemoradiation; endosonography of the colon.
Nathalie Urrunaga, M.D., M.S.
3rd year – T32 Training Grant
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Medical Degree: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
MS: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Project: Role of muscarinic receptors in modulating toxic liver injury, Acute liver failure and living-donor liver transplantation. Cirrhosis and complications of portal hypertension.
Jim Y. Chou, M.D.
3rd year – NIH Program
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/ UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Medical Degree: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
BA: University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Projects: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and their genetic and phenotypic correlation. Gastric cancer and CDH-1 mutation. HIV and immunodeficiency and gastrointestinal tract involvement.
Nancy Ho, M.D.
3rd year – NIH Program
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Medical Degree: Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
BA: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Projects: Evaluation and management of patients with chronic granulomatous disease colitis. Phase 1 trial of Sirolimus for treatment to eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.
Characterization of gastrointestinal complaints in familial tryptasemia. Evaluation and management of patients with hyper-IgE syndrome
Iris Lee, M.D.
2nd year
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Medical Degree: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
BA: John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Erik Person, MD, MS
2nd year
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
BS: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Projects: Prospective study of a combination wedge/body pillow in preventing recumbent GERD. Research Fellowship: Esophageal Motility, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Derek Tang, MD
2nd year – NIH Program
Residency: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Medical Degree: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
BA: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Projects: Familial Midgut Carcinoid Tumors; Dyspepsia in minority population; Colorectal cancer screening; Endoscopic safety
David Chascsa, MD
2nd year - NIH Program
Residency: University of Colorado, Denver
Medical Degree: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington,D.C.
BS: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Projects: I have varied research projects covering a spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology. These projects include: utilization of SmartPill© in the management of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease; evaluation of the natural history of gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations of patients with autoimmune polyendocrinopathy ectodermal dystrophy and candidiasis (APECED); and the use of noninvasive means to assess portal hypertension.
Hawwa Alao, MD
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Residency: University of Massachusetts, Worcester MA
Medical Degree: St George's University of Medicine, Grenada West Indies
BS: Bellerbys College, Brighton, United Kingdom
Projects: Factors that predict progression and regression of liver fibrosis.
Anna Strongin, MD
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Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Medical Degree: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
BS: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA
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Medical Degree: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worchester, MA
BS: Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
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Residency: University of Nevada, Reno NV
Medical Degree: Peking Union Medical University, China
BS: Peking Union Medical University, China
Projects: Interplay between butyrate, a microbe-derived short chain fatty acid, and c-Myc regulates expression of pro-proliferative miRNAs in colon cancer. Compromised colonic butyrate production resulting from low dietary fiber or altered bacterial flora may promote colon neoplasia. Since butyrate suppresses expression of the oncogenic miRNA clusters and families, we sought to identify a role for this effect in colon cancer and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. My project focuses on the regulatory effects of butyrate on miRNA biogenesis and the down-stream miRNA targets.
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Date of Stay: July, 2005
Nice campground. Super nice owners! The owners are very hands on and made sure everything was great and you were happy. They gave us some great tips about homemade Amish donuts and local attractions. Nice facilities, hiking trails and swimming pool. We would definitely stay there again!
Date of Stay: July, 2005
We stayed at the Brookville KOA for 3 nights. They do not allow tents on sites with an RV so we had to pay in excess of $230.00 for three nights for an RV and tent site. Although the rules say no tents on RV sites, two of the three nights we stayed there, there was a 35 ft class A motorhome with a tent on their site. I know the owners had to see it because it was literally the site closest to the office. Additionally, the owner's wife quizzed us about who was with us, (our 4 children and my sister), how we were related, and who purchased the tent we placed on our tent site. Lastly, the showers were terrible. Saturday evening, someone deficated in the shower and no one cleaned it up until we called from our cell phone and told them of the condition of the showers on Monday morning! Of the six or seven showers available, the first one had human waste in it, the second one had a burnt out light and after you shut the door it was impossible to take a shower in because it was so dark, and the fourth shower had a used condom in it. The owner, was so rude that we would never stay there again. We spoke with a couple by the pool and the RV next to them had a leaky sewer hose right next to their picnic table. They could not eat outside because of the flies and terrible smell. The gentleman went to the office and asked to move and they told him there we no sites to move him to. He had a list of sites empty but they were unwilling to move him. Again, the campground is beautiful but the owners are rude and uncaring. I would think twice about staying at their camp.
Date of Stay: June, 2005
Rate was so expensive ($85) because we had a tent on our RV site. The campground was beautiful with so many things to do! We were there for the Chocolate Weekend and were very impressed! Nice lake and pool. Many children's activities! We saw Yogi, Boo Boo, and Cindy every day, twice a day! Great family campground! Camp store was very expensive compared to other Yogi parks we have stayed at. All in all a great park!


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Fine Arts
The Fairview Fine Arts Department is renowned for its commitment to excellence. We offer a wide range of choirs focusing on different types of music, concert and marching bands, orchestra, three levels of jazz bands, art classes across the spectrum, drama opportunities, as well as many other options for students pursuing the fine arts.
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But Glasgow has the poorest collection levels, notching up its lowest rate
since local government reorganisation in 1996, while Orkney had the highest.
Scotland's biggest city is also owed the most in unpaid council taxes, with £128m currently outstanding.
The figures came in a report by the Accounts Commission.
Improved performance
Across Scotland, councils collected more than 91% of the council tax due last year - £1.38bn from a total £1.5bn.
Collection levels improved in 29 of Scotland's 32 councils, with only Dumfries and Galloway, Moray, and the Scottish Borders failing to improve on their previous year's collection levels.
But there were huge differences between councils - Glasgow had the lowest collection rate, at 83.7%, while Orkney had the highest, at 97.7%.
Since local government reorganisation in 1996, councils have collected 93.7% of the money due them, said Audit Scotland, which prepared the report for the Accounts Commission.
But the study revealed more than £550m is still outstanding.
The report said the five councils that reported the lowest collection levels for the period from 1996 to last year - East Ayrshire (90.5%), Glasgow (84.4%), Inverclyde (91.3%), North Ayrshire (91.9%) and West Dunbartonshire (87.8%) - were also the councils with the lowest annual collection levels.
"Glasgow (£128m outstanding) and West Dunbartonshire (almost £20m outstanding) collected the lowest percentages of council tax due since 1996," said the report.
But Alastair MacNish, chairman of the Accounts Commission, praised the overall improvement.
"Councils have performed better this year than ever before by collecting a higher proportion of the council tax due," he said.
"The year-on-year improvement by most councils is very encouraging. However the outstanding debt from previous years is still very significant.
"We urge councils to do as much as they can to collect council tax in the
year that it is due, because the longer debts are outstanding, the harder they
are to collect."
'Kick in the teeth'
The report also found councils are becoming quicker at processing benefit
claims as well as paying their invoices on time.
The authorities have also kept staff sickness levels to an average 12 days
sick leave a year, the same as in previous years.
Finance Minister Andy Kerr welcomed the report as "encouraging".
"These statistics are welcome - improved levels of council tax collection in
particular," said Mr Kerr.
But the Conservatives accused the minister of complacency.
Tory local government spokesman Brian Monteith said council tax had increased by nearly 50% since Labour took office, and the outstanding £500m represented "a kick in the teeth".
He added: "Not only have people had to put up with massive rises in tax despite receiving no noticeable improvement in the services they pay for, but it is now clear that they continue having to pay through the nose because their council seems unable to collect tax properly."


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Feb 14, 2008
DCCC Chairman Van Hollen's Statement on Republican Scare Tactics
DCCC Press
Feb 14, 2008
DCCC Chairman Van Hollens Statement on Republican Scare Tactics
DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on President Bush and House Republicans use of political scare tactics:
The actions and the rhetoric of President Bush and House Republicans today are a sad reminder of their politicization of our security. This fear mongering and use of scare tactics have become a hallmark of the Republicans years in Washington. The American people deserve better than hearing lectures on national security from an Administration that refused to finish the job in Afghanistan. The Republicans' transparent attempts to try and change the subject from their own checkered record will fall on deaf ears.


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Food Tastes Better When The Sun Is Shining
A study says better weather leads to better restaurant reviews. Which makes me think any restaurant reviews that were written this winter should probably be ignored. Or at least that's what the owners of poorly rated establishments want me to believe.
According to the study, the best reviews are written on sunny days, when the temps are between 70-100 degrees.
I don't know about you, but 100 degrees (38 for our metric loving friends), is just way too hot for me. And if I have to wait more than a minute to order at those temps, well, you better hope I'm not logged into Yelp.
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|Effective: Summer 2014
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|A survey of world music styles from their roots in the ethnic traditions of a specific culture through their evolution into new forms that retain vitality and relevance in contemporary society. Traces the elements that make each style distinctive from a purely musical perspective as well as the social, historical, and cultural context that shaped each style's development. Styles include salsa, reggae, rai, Celtic, fado, flamenco, South African Township, Bollywood filmi, and more.
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|Barkley, Elizabeth F., World Music: Roots to Contemporary Global Fusions, Kendall-Hunt, 2012.
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Losing The Message
Income inequality? Not so much, anymore:
"After making fighting income inequality an early focus of his second term, President Obama has largely abandoned talk of the subject this election year in a move that highlights the emerging debate within the Democratic Party over economic populism and its limits," reports the Post. "The pivot is striking for a president who identified inequality as one of his top concerns after his reelection, calling it 'a fundamental threat to the American dream, our way of life and what we stand for around the globe.'"Most people don't hate the rich; they want to be them...
Early signs of Democratic insecurity on the income inequality meme's resonance could be seen in January statements from Obama's own pollster, Joel Benenson, who told reporters at a Democratic gathering that he believed "the attention on inequality is a bit overhyped."


text: The above is an interesting read. These simi-new bullet designs are a engineering marval IMO. I still have a grunch of the ORIGIONAL "Black Talon's".(the real ones,not the Rangers or SXT's or whatever else that they called them after the liberal press jumped their a$$) I have killed deer in Maine with the excellent .44 Mag. loading(250gr.) Out of my Desert Eagle with the bullet cutting a rib going in,it still took both lungs and the top of the heart and exited the far side leaving a hole that I could just barely put three fingers in. This deer was a 241lbs. field dressed. Probably 265 live weight. The .45ACP loading is what I carry in my 3" Kimber for CCW. It is a fairly hot load but can still double tap,multiple targets,spaced 5ft.apart with great accuracy. The reverse tapered jacket was(is) great for penetration. I still have my doubts as to weather the Starefires,GoldDots,Hydra-Shocks,Golden Sabers,etc.,etc.,will penetrate to my satisfaction. But that's another debate that is best not rehashed. We each have our own opinions. And we all know what opinions are like.--------