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Nashua Valley Council
|Nashua Valley Council
|Boy Scouts of America
|United States
The Nashua Valley Council is a Boy Scouts of America council serving Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews in north central Massachusetts with administrative support, program resources, activities, events, and camping properties. The council was formed in 1965 from the merger of the Wachusett Council and the Fitchburg Area Council.
The council is divided into the following districts:
- Massasoit District, serving the eastern half of the council (Acton, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Clinton, Fitchburg, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, and Townsend).
- Wachusett District, serving the western half of the council (Ashburnham, Athol, Barre, Gardner, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Leominster, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Sterling, Templeton, Westminster, and Winchendon).[1]
The council maintains two camp properties. Camp Wanocksett, in Dublin, New Hampshire, operates a summer week-long Boy Scout residential camp, and Camp Split Rock, in Ashburnham, operates a week-long day camp for Cub Scouts. Both camps are available to all Scouting units for year-round camping and programs.
Camp Wanocksett[edit]
|Camp Wanocksett
Main field of Camp Wanocksett, from the Administration building porch
|Dublin, New Hampshire
Camp Wanocksett is a 250-acre (1.0 km2) Boy Scouts of America camp located in Dublin, New Hampshire, about two miles (3 km) east of Monadnock State Park. It is used by the Nashua Valley Council, which is based in north-central Massachusetts, and the Order of the Arrow Grand Monadnock Lodge. Located in the forest, Camp Wanocksett borders Thorndike Pond.
Camp Wanocksett generally has a staff of around 60 people every summer. The staff consists of councilors in training (CITs) who must be at least 14 years old, a junior staff of boys age 15-17, and senior staff, who are at least age 18 (and sometimes 21 based on the position/responsibility). The senior staff are generally the program area directors. The administration consists of the Camp Director, Program Director, and their assistants, and the CIT Director. The administration positions require a minimum age of 21, with the exception of CIT Director.
The camp was started in 1924 on land that had previously been a farm. Its name is derived from a combination of three mountains in the area; Watatic, Monadnock, and Wachusett. Its first camp director was Ted Boutlier. It was originally the council summer camp for the Wachusett Council, serving Massachusetts towns from Leominster through Petersham. In 1965 the Fitchburg Area Council, between Lancaster and Acton, Massachusetts, merged with the Wachusett Council to form the present-day Nashua Valley Council.
Rebuilding years[edit]
In the mid-1960s, Scouting was thriving throughout the United States. Camp Wanocksett ran eight full weeks of camp programs. After the Vietnam War, Scouting's popularity nationwide declined. Other Boy Scout summer camps in nearby council camps in Massachusetts, such as Camp Resolute in Bolton of the Knox Trail Council, continued to enjoy a certain success. Camp Wanocksett suffered steeply declining attendance. By the early 1980s, very few Scouts attended summer camp, and the 1985 camp staff employed less than 20 Scouters. Through the hard work of reformers such as John Coyle, Camp Wanocksett's spirit was revived. Compared to the 1985 camp season, the 1986 season exploded; the number of Scouts attending camp was much higher than it had been in previous years. The 1986 season is known as the "Year of the Revival". Camp Wanocksett steadily grew from the efforts of those men and women into the excellent program that is known around the Northeast Region today.
Recent times[edit]
In 1990, Tim Todd became the Camp Director after having served as Program Director under Paul Burns in 1989. Tim brought much to the camp, primarily a sense of excitement which helped the young staff at the time to grow and learn. Many a Friday evening campfire was capped off with Tim Todd's rendition of a campfire story. Dan Somes was the Program Director under Tim Todd in 1990 and then Dale Baskin (Archery Director 1990) continued in that position from 1991 to 1993. At the end of the 1991 season, Tim Todd left and Tom Swift became the Camp Director. Under his leadership and with Dale Baskin as the Program Director, Wes Durant as the Camping Committee Chairperson, plenty of young staff members, and a deep reservoir of alumni volunteers, Camp Wanocksett began to grow. The Hullabaloo song was added, the campfire format was altered to make it more of a show, and Sunday nights saw the Merit Badge Fair on the main field. The Shotgun Merit Badge was added in 1994 along with many other programs and activities.
Camp Wanocksett continues to thrive, and runs seven full program weeks each summer. In 2005, seven-year Camp Director Jeff Dee retired, and was succeeded by Matthew Ford. He returned in 2008 for his third and final year as Camp Director. Program Director Daniel Megan, who has been coming to Camp Wanocksett for 26 years, returned for his 24th year on staff in 2013 as the new Camp Director. All troops in the Nashua Valley Council attend summer camp, alongside an equal amount of troops from outside of the council. To this day, Camp Wanocksett continues its legacy of a great Scouting program and strong tradition of excellence.
Currently, Camp Wanocksett is one of the few Boy Scout summer camps generating profit, representing roughly half of the Nashua Valley Council's yearly budget.
The tent sites around the camp provide shelter for the Scouts who stay there during the summer. These sites are generally occupied by a single Troop each. The sites (named Abnaki, Apache, Arrowhead, Blackfoot, Crow, Iroquois, Kiowa, King Philip, Merrimac, Monadnock, Provisional, Rotary, Sioux, and Nipmuc) feature an Adirondack, two-person canvas platform tents, a latrine, and campfire pit.
In 2005, the camp's new amphitheater was opened for use. The amphitheater is used for the opening and closing campfires each week as well as the Songfest every Wednesday night(except in foul weather, where it is moved to Memorial Lodge).
Chapel Point lies at the southern end of camp, secluded from other areas of the camp. A Scouts' Own religious service is held at the Chapel every Sunday evening during the camp season.
The main field is the center of Camp Wanocksett life. Many of the important buildings are located around its perimeter, including the Administration and Trading Post building, staff cabins, and the Aquatics, Handicraft, and C.O.P.E. program areas or stations. Every morning, all the campers gather for the flag-raising ceremony, and in the evening, just before dinner, for retreat.
Order of the Arrow tap-outs occur every Wednesday night during the camp season at the OA field. The Gischachsummen team, a group of Native American-style dancers, of Grand Monadnock Lodge, performs the ritual in which members become Ordeal candidates for the Order of the Arrow.
Grand Monadnock Lodge[edit]
|Grand Monadnock Lodge
|Lodge Chief
|Roger Murray
|Lodge Adviser
|Jim Ganley
|Staff Adviser
|Gary Savignano
The Grand Monadnock Lodge is an Order of the Arrow lodge serving Central Massachusetts, roughly the same area as Nashua Valley Council. The lodge is run by its Executive Board, including five elected positions such as the Chief, 2 Vice Chiefs, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board is also made of several appointed chairmen including Publications, Inductions, Conversions, Dance Team, and Ceremonies Chairman. The Board meets once a month at the Council Office in Lancaster Massachusetts.
The Lodge manages and conducts several events throughout the course of a year, including a Spring Fellowship Weekend, Fall Fellowship Weekend, Winter Fellowship Weekend, and a Lodge Banquet. The Lodge has over 400 members, 80% of which are active in events.


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I stayed in a Queen room which was spacious, tastefully decorated and with one of the most comfortable beds I've slept in. The food in the restaurant was exceptional, and the staff throughout the hotel and restaurant were attentive, friendly and helpful. The bar was busy but it had a great atmosphere and the cocktails were delicious. All in all a fabulous stay, thank you.
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Hi Tiffany, I want to buy my first home but won't do so until I have 20% as a down payment. I don't have 20% in cash but I do have double that in my 401k. Should I wait until I save that amount in cash (approx 5 years), or borrow from my 401k? It just doesn't make sense to keep paying rent...
The answer is... it depends.
1st there are programs you can look into that will help you with that 20%. Take a look at NACA's (The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America) Purchasing Program: https://www.naca.com/
2nd: Renting isn't always a bad option. Here's a checklist to help you see if you're really ready for homeownership: http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2014/buying-a-home-checklist/
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I just started about two months ago keeping great track of my money. I have done well. However, I love celebrating my birthday. It is in November. The way my leisure(fun money) is set up I wont have the money I am used to spending to have a good time. Do you have any suggestions ?
1st Congrats!!
2nd, take a look at @Groupon & @LivingSocial . They have great deals on food, spas, escapes & adventures. You maybe able to maintain your birthday agenda without the usual costs. ;)
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I have a ton(exaggerating a tad) of receipts that help me keep track of what I purchase. I have found it to be a great way to keep track of what I spend. However, I feel like it is a lot of paper to keep track of. any suggestions?
Get a digital scanner and upload your receipts to a file on your computer.
Try Doxie Go - Rechargeable Mobile Document Scanner or Epson WorkForce DS-30 Portable Document & Image Scanner they have great reviews on Amazon.
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Hi. I worked w/ an adviser til Dec2013. To make room for savings, she had me pay less than the min on 3 of my CC's. 2 companies set up pmt arrangements w/ me. But 1 wouldn't unless I paid for their credit counseling.Now they've sent me to collections.Should I make arrangements?I've read their shady.
It seems odd that certified financial advisor would suggest that you pay less that the minimum on your credit cards.
1) The minimum is the smallest amount they will accept without sending you to collections
2) Doing so is like not making a payment at all and will be reflected badly on your credit report & lower your score
1st I would look into getting another advisor.
2nd There's nothing wrong with making arrangements once you know the best way to do so. Here's help: How to Settle Your Credit Card Debt (in 6 Steps): http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2014/settle-credit-card-debt/
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Hi Tiffany !Once you pay off a credit card or a loan. Would you reward your self any leisure money or just place more of your money on another card you want to pay off as well?
Heeeeey! Great question.
Rewarding yourself is essential to maintaining your financial discipline. BUT, I challenge you to build your "reward" money into your budget. (more about that later)
This is how I would handle my debt: Roll over the money you were paying to the 'paid-off loan', onto the payment you're paying a current loan.
Let's say you were paying $300 to a car that's now paid off. I would add that $300 to the next debt on your list. If the next debt is a credit card that you usually pay $100/month, now give it the old car payment too ($300). You're use to paying it, so you won't miss it. Now your credit card will get $400 ($300 car payment + $100 credit card payment)
Once the credit card is paid off, roll over the $400 to the next debt. Keep doing this until your debt free.
Back to rewarding yourself....
Include reward money into your budget like a bill. I set aside a percentage of my income for travel (that's my reward). You may want to set aside a specific amount each pay period to a savings account as a reward. When you collect enough money for what you want, splurge without guilt.
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Hi Tiffany! I made a huge mistake and cosigned for a loan. The individual is now 60 days delinquent and cinsidering bankruptcy. Is there anyway I can get out of this? Or anything possible I can do besides pay for it?
Hi Co-Signed,
Unfortunately, when you co-sign for a loan, that makes you equally responsible for repayment. What you can do is contact the creditor and try to negotiate with them.
You won't be able to avoid not paying anything, but you can negotiate to pay less then what is owed. You can also negotiate for it not to be on your credit report.
I wrote an article here that will help you negotiate. How to Settle your Credit Card Debt in 6 Steps. http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2014/settle-credit-card-debt/ (these steps will work for most types of debt).
Hope this help!
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My sisterhood wants to know if there will be any financial committment after the Live Richer challenge has been completed.
The challenge is free, because of my awesome sponsors. I'll address this on the call too. :)
Hi Tiffany, I'm currently self employed "hairstylist" and I'm finding to very hard to set a bugdet. Each each my income is different. What do you suggest?
Hello "Self Empoyed"!
Thank you for being patient. You asked such a great question that I wrote a post to answer it for you and others in your position.
You can find the answer here:
How To Budget When You Don't Have a Regular Paycheck : http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2014/dont-have-a-regular-paycheck/
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Will you offer another class in Newark if so when
Yes, I will. My next series in Newark will most likely start in January or February, but I always have events and class happening. You can check The Budgetnista Calendar here: http://thebudgetnista.com/workshops--seminars
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Hey Tiffany! Will you offer another class in Essex County area if so when.Kelly Brown-Jones
Hi Kelly!
Yes, I will. My next series will most likely start in January or February, but I always have events and class happening. You can check The Budgetnista Calendar here: http://thebudgetnista.com/workshops--seminars
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Hello, My husband and i are cleaning our credit, but scores are good but we have a lot of credit card debt(approx. 17000) and we bring home (approx.7000). We are now interested in opening roth iras and we" re unsure who and how much to invest in. Do you have any recommendations on starting.
Great question!
Answer: It depends. Are you saving for retirement via any other investment vehicle? Example: 401k, pension, 403b etc. Ideally you and your husband want to be setting aside 10% (or more) of your TOTAL income (before deductions and taxes), toward retirement.
Figure out what percentage you're currently setting aside and use your IRA to close the gap to 10% . If that's too much, set aside what you can comfortably and increase it by 1% every 6-months until you hit 10% of your total income.
Does this help? I hope so. :)
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Hey Tiffany! I want to get a secured credit card and also a secured loan, just to build my credit score back up! Will having both make a big increase or should I just do one?
I would just do one. Go for a secured card. It's one of the easiest ways to rebuild your credit.
Here's a post I wrote that will help even if you haven't been in bankruptcy, 3 Ways to Fix Your Finances After Going Bankrupt: http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2013/financial-help-after-bankrupt/
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How dod you save money$11, 000 making 12per/hr?
There are only 2 ways to have more money. Make more or save more.
If you're already spending as little as possible, you'll have to figure out a way to increase your income. Babysitting, baking, mowing lawns asking for a raise... be creative.
The best way to look for additional income is to do so in a field that you've been educated or employed in. For example; when I was a teacher, I tutored on the side for additional income. Because as a teacher, parents were willing to pay me more for my expertise and I didn't have to learn a new skill.
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Hell, Is it wise to use your all your savings to pay off your credit card debt?
Make sure to keep some of what you have in savings. Paying down debt and savings should always happen simultaneously, because being debt-free without savings = debt.
The reason is, even if you pay off your debt, eventually an emergency will arise and if you don't have savings, you'll have to get back into debt (i.e. credit card or borrow money), in order to handle the emergency. Sooo being debt-free, but not having and savings = debt (eventually)
If you need help paying off debt, read this post. I show you how: Pay Off Debt in 7 Steps and Still Maintain Your Lifestyle : http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2013/pay-off-debt/
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debt verification letter
Here's a link to a great debt validation letter : http://thebudgetnista.com/debt-validation-letter
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Hi, My credit score is a 597. I desperately want to improve this. I would like to buy a home as a first time home buyer in the next 2 years. Capitol One sent me a card offer in the mail to help improve my credit. I also signed up for credit Karma and received an offer online from this same company.
Hi "I want to raise my score",
Great question. I wrote a post that will help you get on track: How to Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in One Year: http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2013/raise-your-credit-score-100-points/ .
Hope this helps!
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Should I use a Capital One Credit Card offer to improve my credit rating. My score is a 597. I recently listened to you on G'sPray and I signed up for Credit Karma. O%APR until May 2015,22.9% after that...Is this wise? What other ways can I raise my score? Thank you
Hi "I want to raise my score",
Great question. I wrote a post that will help you get on track: How to Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in One Year: http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2013/raise-your-credit-score-100-points/ .
Hope this helps!
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Hey Tiffany, I've finished paying off my credit cards and now working on my student loan debt, $100K. I have a small savings for emergencies, but no investments. Do you think I should continue to wait on investing until my student loan debt is paid off?
Hi "I Want to Invest",
It depends. If you're investing for the sake of retirement, DO NOT WAIT! Saving & investing for retirement should happen no matter what.
Here's what I would do,
1) Do a happy-dance.... You finished paying off your credit cards. Yay! :)
2) Auto-save for emergencies in an online-only account like Ally Bank. Your emergency fund should be slightly out of reach. Online only accounts take 2-5 business days to transfer money back to your regular account. This will eliminate impulse buying.
3) Decide how much emergency money you need. 3-months to 2-years depending on the industry you're in and how long you think it would take you to replace your income should you lose your job.
4) Once your emergency account is fully funded. Divert the money you were auto saving to that account to an investment account.
5) Continue to pay for your student loans. Remember, as long as the interest you earn while investing is greater than the interest rate of your loans, you're making money. Since most student loan interests are fairly low, investing at the same time should still make financial sense.
Hope this helps.
Live richer,
The Budgetnista
If you settle an account on your report, can you make the account holder delete the item instead of it saying "paid off" on your credit report?
Hi Settled,
First try and reduce the balance of your debt to as low as possible. The debt collector bought your debt from the original company you owed and probably paid pennies on the dollar to buy it. Because of this, debt collectors will often take less than you owe if you negotiate. Call toward the end of the month to take advantage of the quotas many collectors must make before the new month begins. Start low by offering to pay 30 percent or less of what you owe and negotiate your way to an amount that you and the collector can both agree upon.
Make your offer attractive. If you're going to ask that they settle for 70 percent off of what you owe, you should pay it in a lump sum payment. Asking for a steep reduction of your debt as well as a payment plan, is not likely to work in your favor.
Next, ask that they DO NOT report your agreement as settled on your credit report (as you know, this is VERY BAD and to be avoided if possible). Instead, ask that they report it as, "paid as agreed upon." Also ask if they can erase the tradelines associated with the debt. Tradelines are just the account and its history on your credit report. Tradelines can take up to seven years to drop off your report, so getting rid of negative ones early is beneficial. Your creditor may or may not agree to do either one. They don't have to, but it's worth it to ask, especially if you're planning on paying a lump sum.
Lastly, if your creditors agree to the terms above, MAKE SURE TO GET IT ALL IN WRITING BEFORE MAKING A PAYMENT. This way, if they don't honor what you both agreed upon, you could use what they sent you in writing as proof. You'll also need it if you want to make corrections to your credit report, should your creditors report you incorrectly.
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Tiffany, I am trying to get my check in line within the next few years, my score is currently 575! Where should I start? Should I settle all delinquent accounts on my report even if they are old? I plan on disputing them all first to see If any get deleted, what should I do next?
Hi Credit Improvement,
First, you should know that negative info. reported that's older than 2 years, does NOT highly affect your score. The newest stuff make the most impact.
Here are some posts I wrote that will help you raise your score:
How to Settle Your Credit Card Debt (in 6 Steps): http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2014/settle-credit-card-debt/
How to Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in One Year (Video): http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2013/raise-your-credit-score-100-points/
How to Choose Whether to Close or Keep Your Credit Card in 10 Easy Steps: http://thebudgetnistablog.com/2013/10-steps-help-decide-whether-close-keep-credit-card/
These will help you to get you're credit score jumping like Jordan. :)
Live richer,
The Budgetnista
What resources can you recommend for someone who has a person with a similar name's information showing up on their credit report? Essentially, two different people's credit reports are linked because they have the same last name, but the first names are spelled differently.
Hello Mistaken Identity,
Here are the steps you can take via www.creditcards.com
Send a letter to the debt collector. It's important that you respond, and old-fashioned snail mail is the best way to do it. That way, you stay in control, you can keep a copy and you have the dispute in writing. Keep the letter short & just write simple statements, such as 'I've never lived at that address,' or 'I've never used the services of Dr. Smith,' or 'I've never had that type of credit card.' Send a copy of your proof along with the letter.
Also ask for verification. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a debt collector is required to send you a written "validation notice" that includes the name of the original creditor. Send the letter by certified mail. Find a free debt validation letter template online.
If the problem persists, know your rights and options. In many cases, experts say, you can resolve the situation by convincing the debt collector that they have the wrong person. But sometimes the problem can persist, and you need to know your rights. According to the Federal Trade Commission, a debt collector cannot harass you, curse at you, lie to you, threaten to arrest you or keep contacting you after you've sent a letter disputing the debt (google for a debt dispute letter).
If you follow these steps, you'll have a good chance of resolving a case of mistaken identity by a debt collector with your sanity -- and your credit score -- intact.
Hope this helps.
Live richer,
The Budgetnista
I Tiffany, I want to build my credit but I do not qualify for an unsecured credit card. Could you please give some tips on how to look for a secured credit card so that I can build up my credit?? Sincerely, On My Way Back
Hey On My Way Back!
Great question.
Here are my secured card tips:
1) Use bankrate.com to help you find the best-secured card for you: http://bit.ly/11FjixR. A secured card is one of the best ways to begin rebuilding your credit.
Make sure that:
- You're cautious of anyone that asks you for outrageous start-up fees (some places try to charge up to $200) or for you to call a 1-900 number that will charge you money.
- You're sure to ask if your transactions will be reported to all three major credit bureaus. You want them to see that you're paying off your debts so your score can begin to improve.
- You get a secured card at a bank you want to continue to use for a while. You'll eventually want to ask if you can switch to an unsecured card with the same bank, so choose wisely. Many banks will make your secured card, unsecured after 3-6 months of regular, on-time payments.
- You automate the use of the card. Do this by placing a small automatic payment on the card each month (ie: magazine subscription, gym membership, phone bill). That bill should be the ONLY thing your secured card is used for.
Then, sign-up for automatic, bill-pay at your bank (this is a free service), and instruct the bank to send the full payment of your bill, from your checking account to your secured card every month. That small charge and payment should be the only activity on your new secured card,
Doing this will create a payment loop effect that eliminates the flawed human element….you. I suggest you leave your secured card at home and allow the loop to work for you without interference.
Paying off a debt in full every month makes your credit score jump like Jordan so be prepared to do the happy-dance. :)
Hope this helps!
Live richer,
The Budgetnista
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Does it hurt me that I only have one credit card? My American Express card balance is currently below $3,000.00.
Hi 1-Card!
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Call them and ask. If it's not a credit card, your payment history might not be reported on your credit report. If this is the case, you might want to consider getting a credit card if you're looking to build credit quickly.
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The vent was dingy, but as death, there was small white light at the end, he crawled eagerly towards it, it became smaller, like it was retreating, as the doctor got near it. then it lurched at him like a hungry lion after a long chase, he recoiled. "blimey!" he said as adrenalin pumped through his body from the sudden rush that had so often coursed through him like an overpowering smell that he could not get out of his nose, he gently went forward, because now the light had run off, lost he thought, he would never find it again, edging towards the vent through which he could see a pale light he searched around in his pockets for his sonic screwdriver, which had invariably slipped into one of his many pockets which were, like the TARDIS, bigger on the inside, after a couple of minutes of searching he found it and unlocked the vent and crept along the dank grey corridor that made it look like a prison which he thought justified the 'no admitance to visitors' signs on the door.
He felt uneasy, like a lot of eyes looking at him, he peered at every crack in the plaster, every scratch and every reflection and then he noticed that there were slight indentations and scratches, about door shaped every four or so feet he approached one of them and touched the place where the handle should be and a screen popped up with a picture, an eye, the doctor peered at it and from some unknown speaker a voice blared, "NOT IDENTIFIED, ALERT, ALERT, ALERT" at this and the sound of running feet echoing of the walls the doctor ran, trying out his new speed, he was slow, slower than before, it was his big frame, all hulky, strong yet undextourous and awkward as he got used to it, he heard the running feet stop and a voice say, "that's the second time this cycle, first the air con goes into security mode now this, it almost seems like the computer thinks there is an intruder!" he heard derisive laughter from deep echoing male voices. So he was in a high security prison after all, and he had been noticed, the computer, and him being silly, looking into the eye, when he should have run, he was still regenerating inside, he could feel it churning, perfecting every cell to optimise its potential and quell any side effects or shock.
His hearts were beating, faster and faster as he heard a patrol laughing, coming the other way, as they obviously joked about the 'malfunction' of the computer and how it was going off every ten seconds today, 'oops' said the doctor under his breath realising that he was not as unnoticed as he thought, this was obviously a very Hi-tech place. He knew which planet he was on now.
Justice Gamma... part of the Justica prison planets system, 3 of 6 named after greek letters. He should have gone a long time ago, he knew that now, hee should have turned round and left, but no, he had to stay, he had to look around, poke his nose in as usual; and as usual he was hiding, scared of being caught.
He needed grace now, he should not have been so harsh on her as to tell her she was not a proper doctor because she had only ever nursed humans, where as he had nursed worlds, then she had stormed out, to Overod and he had left her in a fit of anger.... He did not want to go back to her because, well, he never could.


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For today's picture, here's a shot I took of a replica of the "Spirit of St. Louis," on display at the San Diego Air & Space Museum:
It's an interesting thing, this plane. The original aircraft flew from New York to Paris, was named in honor of his financial supporters (who lived in St. Louis), but was built in San Diego.
The "Spirit of St. Louis" was designed and built by Ryan Airlines in 60 days, based on the successful Ryan M-2 mail / passenger aircraft. Obviously, some major modifications had to be made in order to make the plane fit for its historic trans-Atlantic flight. The wings and body-mounted fuel tanks were enlarged to carry 450 U.S. gallons, and the main body-mounted fuel tank moved to the front of the plane in order to make a crash more survivable for the pilot. Meanwhile, every ounce of "unnecessary" weight was stripped from the craft — resulting in a tiny cockpit for the pilot, who could see forward only via side windows and a small periscope.
This particular replica was built in 1979, to replace a previous replica lost in a fire the year before. It has flown a number of times, but has been on display in San Diego almost continuously since its construction.


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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor says the candidacy of his likely chief rival for NFL defensive player of the year, Shawne Merriman, was tainted by a four-game steroid suspension in November.
"You really shouldn't be able to fail a test like that and play in this league, to begin with," Taylor said Wednesday. "To make the Pro Bowl and all the other awards, I think you're walking a fine line of sending the wrong message."
Merriman, who plays outside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers, has denied he's a steroid cheat and blamed his positive test on a tainted supplement.
"A performance-enhancing drug is, obviously, what it is," Taylor said. "You enhance your performance by doing that. You fail that test, I think it's not right, it's against the rules and ultimately I think it's sending the wrong message to the youth in America and the people who look at this game not only as entertainment but also to learn lessons from it."
Taylor has been one of the few bright spots this season for Miami (6-9). In 15 games, he has 13 1/2 sacks, 10 fumbles forced and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns.
Merriman is tied for the NFL lead in sacks with 15 1/2 in 11 games for the AFC West champion Chargers (13-2). He has four forced fumbles and has one interception.
"He's always making plays," Taylor said. "He's one of the best young talents we have in this game right now as far as defensively, and he has had an unbelievable year. With that being said, there are certain rules and guidelines we have to abide by to play in this game."
Taylor made his comments in a conference calls with reporters in Indianapolis. The Dolphins conclude their season Sunday against the Colts.
I agree with him 100 percent he shouldn't have been pro bowl eligible and no way should be defensive player of the year eligible
well. don't you guys worry. next strike and he's out for the whole year.
I love Jason Taylor, and I love the palyers speaking out against this.
WTG Jason!
I agree, but I wonder if he played for the Cowboys how much apologizing would be going on for him in this forum.
well he's right
I agree nothing like putting a cheater inthe pro bowl.
not a damn word from me you cheat you cheat and shouldn't be in the league imho.
I think Ware is better.
Seriously though... these baseball players and track guys got there name and stats smeered because of Roids so why not in the NFL?
A-freaking-men. I hope he keeps talking about it, too.
Ya know, Taylor looks like he has just the kind of frame that could add 20 quick pounds of muscle without losing any speed if he wanted to cheat, too... But he hasn't.
Good for him.
A punishable offense is a punishable offense whether he's a Cowboy or not. I haven't seen any Cowboys getting popped for steroids lately. Thank goodness.
I see where you were going though. Bad parallel.
I didn't make a parallel comparison.
I simply said I wonder how many Cowboys fans would apologize for his actions and "buy" his "tainted supplements" argument.
And no one said he shouldn't be punished. The argument here is whether he should still be nominated to the Pro Bowl because of his punishment.
I dare say that if Merriman were a Cowboy and he had violated the banned substance rule and received a four-game suspension, some fan would claim "media bias" or "Cowboys bias" if the media picked up on Jason Taylor's comments.
I can't prove it but based on some of the arguments I've read apologizing for a certain player, I wouldn't doubt it.
This is a story that ESPN should focus on, but i nstead they'll wait for some little thing T.O. says.
Yeah. Like I said the first time. Bad parallel.
Taylor is one player that I respect more than most others....why? It is because of him that I will be able to have my kids play sports in school. We homeschol our kids, and he was homeschooled and had to fight to be allowed to play.
Not by me. We had a guy here tell us he was dirty before the draft. Lo and behold, he tests dirty. No surprise from me. I think he'll test dirty again too. He may have some designer stuff for now, but he'll flub up.
A guy like Jason Taylor is what Dallas needs, in more ways than one.


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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: Jared Cowen of the Ottawa Senators poses for a portrait after being selected #9 overall by the Senators during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Senators defenseman Jared Cowen is out of action for six to eight months following surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. The club says the 21-year-old Cowen is expected to make a full recovery from Saturday's operation in New York. Cowen, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2009 NHL draft, played in all 82 games last season as a rookie, scoring five goals and adding 12 assists with a minus-4 rating. He also was in the lineup for Ottawa's entire seven-game, first-round playoff matchup against the New York Rangers. Cowen had one assist and four penalty minutes in the series loss. In three games this season for Binghamton of the AHL, while the NHL was shut down because of a lockout, Cowen had three assists.
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It takes hard work and a little luck for the staff of DonJon Shipbuilding and Repair to turn a worn down ship into a vessel that runs like new.
From the outside looking in, you wouldn't realize all of the effort that goes into running a successful company like DonJon, but after taking an inside look at the shipyard, the work they need to accomplish in a short winter season is no easy fete.
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DonJon is a full service repair and new build facility.
John Witte is the general manager of DonJon. He took over this facility four years ago.
Traditionally every winter before the lakes are iced over, ship owners bring their enormous vessels into the shipyard for regulatory checks and repairs.
John Witte, DonJon GM, says: "But in the past, historically it's always been servicing the needs of the great lakes community, both in the new build and repair prespective. Certainly thats our focus. That's what we think were best at."
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Jason Reynolds oversees the work that is being done. He took us on a walking tour of the place.
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The luxury of the new flats available in London's Battersea Power Station has been revealed, with pictures showing off their spacious and rooftop views of the River Thames.
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Images of 'The Power House', the show room apartment for the new flats have been released as part of the completion of phase two of the seven-phase renovation of the Grade II listed Power Station.
Exposed brickwork and oak chevron flooring, a free standing copper bath, custom concrete kitchen work-tops, floor-to-ceiling glass panels and polished concrete floors, complete with access to the roof-top terrace will be on display to prospective buyers.
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The Power Station itself was built in two stages, and so two optional interior styles have been developed to represent these dates, known as Heritage '3' and Heritage '47.
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7 SAMA Awards from 2007 to 2011), most popular SA Pop Star and TV presenter, Kurt Darren is undisputedly the Prince of Afrikaans Dance Music! His fully-fletched, hit-packed English album, Smiling back at me, also established him as SA's Hit Parade and radio playlist favourite. After a stint in Hyde Park, London and a huge fan-base, Kurt is always geared to discover new territories, locally and abroad.
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Aiken Standard (Newspaper) - April 9, 2011, Aiken, South Carolina INSIDE TODAY: Worton' for the weekend: Saturday and Sunday at the Masters | Tger burning bright? Is Woods back to stay? | IBAmy Mickelson, wife of last year's champion Phil Mickelson, is back in her element in Augusta | 4B • FOR THE MASTERS NOTEBOOK AND MORE COVERAGE, SEE PAGE 6B Saturday April 9,2011 Today's Weather it High dK- * . ny 55° Full forecast 18C Vol. 145, No. 99 Ump Local Source Sine* ====== www.aikenstandard.com m I HO7 50cSHUTDOWN AVERTEDI lth-hour deal keeps government running; shutdown would have little local impact regardless By ANNA DOLIANITIS and ROB NOVITStaff writers When a potential shutdown of the federal government looked imminent Friday night, federal agencies discussed how local services would have been impacted, and the consensus appeared to be that the local impact would have been minimal, as long as the shutdown was short, The Department of Energy's Sav annah River Site and employees in the Aiken For the full story on the budget deal in D.C., see page 10A. County School District would not have been impacted in any immediate way, IX)E announced that its federal employees, as well as those who work for contractors, would have been expected to show up to work tm Monday. The Aiken County School City opens victims' Memory Garden By KAREN DAILY Staff wnter (>niy a taw yards away from where children play at Eustis Park and families gather for afternoon picnics, a Memory Garden now grows in honor of area victims of violent Batchelor crimes. The South I arui ma Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the City of Aiken dedicated the garden Friday to give the victims of crime and their families a place to reflect and meditate. Joy Batchelor, who lost her three sons nearly nine years ago rn a motor vehicle crash on Belvedere/Clearwater Road, said the garden means her sons will not be forgotten. In July 2002, the boys' drunken father, Michael Batchelor, gave his vehicle keys to his eldest son, 15-year-old Raymond Willie Crawford, Aiken Woodrow Frazier, Salley Ralph Earl "Pete" Herrick, Aiken Dallas W. Raster, Salley Lenwood R. "Smitty" Smith, Aiken Curtis Watkins Sr, Ridge Spring Myrtis M. Wfllliams, Edgefield Staff photo by Karen Daily Department of Juvenile Justice Aiken County Director Kristin Bodle, from left Aiken City Councilman Don Wells and victim/witness advocate Angela Key attend the ribbon cutting of the Memory Garden on Friday morning. "Ashton" Grooms, who had been drinking alcohol and was not a licensed driver. The teen lost control of the pickup arui crashed head-on into another v chicle. Ashton died at the scene of the crash. Brandon Batchelor, 13, ami Drew Batclielor, 11, died in the days following the wreck SM GARDEN, page 12A Deaths and funerals GA Calendar SC Classifieds 2D Crossword 4C Comics 3C Dear Abby 4C Horoscopes 4C Markets 9A Movie Listings SC Nation/World 9A Puzzles 4C Sports _____ 1| TV Listings 2C Astrict has been on spring break, and classes would have resumed as scheduled on Monday. "We have funding that will allow us to operate for a specific period of time, and, hopefully by then, there w ould be a budget or some thing that would continue to fund the government," said DOE spokesperson Jim Giusti. SRS has a total of 12,714 employees working on-site, including about 400 IX >1 See SHUTDOWN, page TOA N1H gives $2.9M for area study on chlorine effects By ANNA DOLIANITIS Staff writer The tragic train derailment and subsequent chlorine spill m Graniteville six years ago claimed the lives of nine and directly impacted more than 5,000 others when homes and businesses were doused in chlorine gas, the health implications of which are still largely unknown. A $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund a study that will begin rn May to determine the long-term effects of chlorine gas exposure to the lung health of those who lived, worked or traveled through the former axion mill town at the tune of the disaster. The study w id take place ov er die course of five years, In the early hours of the morning on Jan. 6, 2005, a Photo courtesy of the EPA Cars from the two derailed trains lie scattered in Graniteville following the Jan. 6,2005, collision. 42-car, three-engine Norfolk Southern train crashed into a parked two-car, one-engine Norfolk Soutiiem train, which caused the spill. See GRANITEVILLE, page 12A T W WWW --9 COMING SUNDAY Transplants who keep their out-of-state tags keep their money out of Aiken County's coffers ;
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The ailette (French language for little wing) was a component of thirteenth century knightly armour. Usually made of cuir bouilli (sometimes of plate or parchment), ailettes were thick, quadrangular pieces of leather or wood that attached to the shoulders by means of silk or leather cord. Ailettes were usually flat and nearly rectangular in shape, and usually decorated with heraldic designs.
Ailettes made brief appearances between 1290 and 1325 before giving way to more protective joint plates that covered the joint gap in the shoulders.
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Congress's chief campaigner for Lok Sabha elections also accused Modi, BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate, of "empowering himself" and his disregard for transparency in governance.
"He (Modi) has spent his entire life in RSS and has nothing to do with the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel. Its (RSS') ideology killed the Mahatma and Patel proposed to ban it after that," Rahul said addressing a rally here.
Targeting Modi over his alleged attempts to 'appropriate' Patel's legacy by constructing the 'Statue of Unity' of India's first Home Minister, billed to be the world's tallest, he said, "Patel had called RSS a poisonous ideology which will destroy India's soul.
Rahul: We should respect all but not the one who makes fool of people
Patel devoted his life to Congress and the poor. They (BJP leaders) don't even think about what Patel's ideology was. Never read about him. Never try to understand him and now they want to build his statue," he said.
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Rahul, apparently seeking to contain an adverse political fallout of senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'chai wala' jibe against Modi, said all people should be respected but attacked the Gujarat Chief Minister for repeated reference to his humble origin. "The whole country does something or the other. One makes tea, the other drives taxi and another does farming. We should respect all but not the one who makes fool of people," he said.


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The biggest arguments in fantasy leagues each year are usually centered around the so-called "dump trade," in which one savvy owner snookers an unsuspecting rival into accepting an incredibly lopsided offer ... and the commissioner has to make the call on whether or not the deal should be voided.
Of course, that kind of trade would never happen in the major leagues.
But then on Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired catcher Mike Napoli and outfielder Juan Rivera from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for outfielder Vernon Wells (and the remaining four years and $86 million on his contract).
Sure, Wells was an American League All-Star last season when he led Toronto with a .273 average, hit 31 home runs and collected 88 RBI. But the hefty amount he's still owed -- after turning 32 last month -- makes the deal a huge win for the Jays.
Among the immediate reactions on Twitter after the deal was announced:
Wow. Franchise saving deal for TOR. First reaction is most lopsided deal in 30-team MLB era. -- Rotowire.com's Peter Schoenke
Rivera and Napoli will earn about 11 mill this year while Wells is owed 86 mill -- USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale
In the summer of 2009, the Jays owed ~$140 million to Alex Rios & Vernon Wells. Today? 0.00. -- Tommy Rancel, ESPN Radio 1040, Tampa
More scary Vernon Wells numbers: Lifetime in Anaheim: .226/.267/.340 - with 3 homers in 159 AB. Hit .182 in 6 G there last year. Yikes! -- ESPN's Jayson Stark
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From a fantasy standpoint, Wells leaves baseball's fourth-most favorable home run park last season (Toronto's Rogers Centre) to go to the one ranked 23rd. In fact, Angel Stadium was one of only two parks in the majors to favor the pitcher in all SIX of the following categories: runs, homers, hits, doubles, triples and walks. (AT&T Park in San Francisco was the other.) As a result of the trade, I have Wells dropping from 81 to 109 in my Top 200.
Since Wells (and Torii Hunter) can play center field, the move could impact Peter Bourjos' playing time significantly. Bourjos is an outstanding defender and a major threat to steal bases, but he hit just .204 in 181 at-bats last season. If Bourjos shows he can get on base, the Angels will have an excellent defensive outfield with him in center, Wells in left and Hunter in right. Bobby Abreu figures to be the regular DH. Also, bump up the fantasy values of Jeff Mathis (but only slightly) and catching prospect Hank Conger with Napoli out of the picture.
On the other hand, Napoli's fantasy value should improve considerably with the move to Toronto. He frequently seemed to be in manager Mike Scioscia's doghouse in Anaheim, but he and Brian McCann are the only catchers to hit 20 or more home runs in each of the past three years. And last season, he led all catchers with 26 homers.
Napoli can hurt a fantasy team's batting average (he hit just .238 last year and is a .251 career hitter), but the power can certainly make up for it. In a better hitting environment and with some occasional starts at DH, Napoli could even threaten 30 homers in Toronto. And that's despite the presence of power-hitting catching prospect J.P. Arencibia, who hit 31 homers at Class AAA Las Vegas last year.
Napoli also played 66 games at first base for the Angels after Kendry Morales was injured, so he could see some time there as well. The Jays had penciled in Adam Lind as the likely starter at first, but Napoli could be in the mix. (Napoli moves from 108 up to 80 in my Top 200.)
The 32-year-old Rivera is coming off a down year, but did hit 25 homers and drive in 88 runs in 2009. He looks like the odds-on favorite to take Wells' spot in the Jays outfield, so he could be a nice AL-only league sleeper if he can stay healthy. The biggest loser from a fantasy standpoint is likely to be 3B/DH Edwin Encarnacion.
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Fall is officially here, well maybe not officially but close enough to feel the chill in the air. Time to power up on healthy ingredients to stave off seasonal illness and build up your immune system. Heavy greens, like chard, kale, mustard, beets and others are an essential ingredient to maintaining immune and digestive health. This light and flavorful pasta dish is both healthy and delicious. A simple sauce made from shallots, garlic, mushrooms, fresh herbs and white wine wilts the greens and creates a great topping for pasta, baked potatoes or just as a simple side dish. Don't overcook the greens, leave them slightly chewy to retain their full nutritional value and keep your face happy!
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- Deglaze pan with wine and reduce for 2-3 minutes.
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I had high hopes for this one. It was so very close to reaching what I wanted it to reach, but I didn't quite get what I wanted out of it. The crate for this month is "Heroes". I'll preface this to say that the furry in me wanted all the furry heroes. This box was capable of it, but I didn't get lucky with that. I still got some good items, though.
So the first thing I noticed is that there was no t-shirt. Bummer! I was hoping for a Rocket Raccoon t-shirt or a Splinter t-shirt, since I saw GotG and TMNT items in here. But that's no big deal since a t-shirt had been in the last few crates I received.
My favorite item is the Groot bobble-head. After reviewing the box I saw that it could have been a Rocket Raccoon statue, but after reading the inserted booklet I saw that everyone received a Groot. Not a bad deal at all. He does have a head that bobbles, and supposedly it glows in the dark. I'll have to wait for night to see if it does. Groot was my second favorite character in GotG, so I did enjoy this item. I loved the movie, so I am glad I already have something from it.
Next was the TMNT figure. My problem is that I like the old school TMNT I watched when I was a kid. I don't like the new cartoon or movie. However, this was a decent figure of Leonardo. It's a shame it wasn't Splinter or Michelangelo as they are my two favorite characters from TMNT.
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There was the standard button from the box, a Sonic car air freshener, a magnet which I still don't understand the meaning behind it, and the booklet insert which talks about this month's crate. I also received my official membership card. Now, on to the bed.
Really? Cheap, plastic sunglasses? Sure, they are made to look like a bandanna from TMNT, but I don't see anyone but a child wearing them. That's not a bad thing, but I am willing to bet not many adults will wear them. The other item was the Flash's logo. I'm not into the Flash, and I doubt these would look good unless I go to Comic Con or something like that.
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