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That sure could have gone worse quick. Your right that story sure won't get much if any air time.
This is a discussion on Another one for the good guys. within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Good luck finding wide coverage of this. Gun carrying man ends stabbing spree at Salt Lake grocery store - ABC4.com - Salt Lake City, Utah ...
Good luck finding wide coverage of this.
Gun carrying man ends stabbing spree at Salt Lake grocery store - ABC4.com - Salt Lake City, Utah News
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - A citizen with a gun stopped a knife wielding man as he began stabbing people Thursday evening at the downtown Salt Lake City Smith's store.
Police say the suspect purchased a knife inside the store and then turned it into a weapon. Smith's employee Dorothy Espinoza says, "He pulled it out and stood outside the Smiths in the foyer. And just started stabbing people and yelling you killed my people. You killed my people."
Espinoza says, the knife wielding man seriously injured two people. "There is blood all over. One got stabbed in the stomach and got stabbed in the head and held his hands and got stabbed all over the arms."
Then, before the suspect could find another victim - a citizen with a gun stopped the madness. "A guy pulled gun on him and told him to drop his weapon or he would shoot him. So, he dropped his weapon and the people from Smith's grabbed him."
By the time officers arrived the suspect had been subdued by employees and shoppers. Police had high praise for gun carrying man who ended the hysteria. Lt. Brian Purvis said, "This was a volatile situation that could have gotten worse. We can only assume from what we saw it could have gotten worse. He was definitely in the right place at the right time."
Dozens of other shoppers, who too could have become victims, are also thankful for the gun carrying man. And many, like Danylle Julian, are still in shock from the experience. "Scary actually. Really scary. Five minutes before I walk out to my car. It could have been me."
Police say right now they have no idea what caused the suspect to go on the dangerous rampage. (We will update as soon as we learn new information.)
So far, police have not released the names of the suspect, the victims or the man who pulled the gun.
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That sure could have gone worse quick. Your right that story sure won't get much if any air time.
Holy Smokes. People are insane!
Thanks for sharing because, as you said, the MSM isn't going to spread the word.
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Yeah. Soccer moms from the neighborhood grocery killed his people. Abort/Retry/Fail, I'd say.Originally Posted by From the article
Kudos to the citizen for standing up to the attempted murderer.
Kudos to the store staff for stepping in to subdue/detain the guy.
Kudos to the police for praising everyone.
And kudos to the Utah citizens for recognizing an absolute good, compliments of a gun-wielding citizen.
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
This one's been bouncing around for a while. Still, it shows it's nice to have a CC'er around who's not totally into the "me and my loved ones" mentality.
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Paranoia strikes deep, into your life it will creep. It starts when you're always afraid... Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
To be honest I don't know if I would have told the man to drop it first. What if he drops the knife and then as crazy as he was acting, he comes at you unarmed but out of his mind? I'd feel better and more justified double taping him while the knife was still in his hand.
Live for today because no one promised you tomorrow!!
Glad to hear there was a good guy around. I just want to know more about the person doing the stabbing.
this happen back in april and it has been on here. you just can't trust the internet with dates. it catches me all the time
By Erin Alberty And Stephen Hunt The Salt Lake Tribune
Published April 30, 2012 5:00 pmUtah Local News - Salt Lake City News, Sports, Archive - The Salt Lake Tribune
He'd have been shot first, before he could stab anyone else.
You can educate ignorance, you can't fix stupid
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It's always good to hear about a situation being stopped before things got too out of hand. And it's equally nice to see that legal gun carriers are getting a fair, and even a positive treatment from the media (at least this one time).


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Drywall in a Corner with No bead
Just doing some work and ripped up some drywall on a soffit. 2 adjacent pieces of drywall, butted up . That's it . No paper,nothing.
Just curious - how unorthodox or normal is this.....with nothing in the corner. Soffit is obviously up high and it's a horizontal running joint.
Whatever the case may be, in the 6 years of owning this house....I don't recall ever seeing 1 crack ever along this whole soffit !
They should have been taped. But if nothing ever cracked then what's the problem? Or were you just curious if this is normal? If so, no, it's not normal to have any untaped lines.
If plaster is the material then good job, if drywall then lucky:thumbup:
Or perhaps a good bead of silicone caulk???
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25 May 2012
- Andre Lotterer
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- Le Mans 2011
- Los Angeles
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It was no surprise that Audi's three 2011 winning drivers Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer were present for the event. It was disappointing, though perhaps no surprise, that narrator and actor Jason Statham was off filming his latest movie and thus absent.
Audi staff was on hand, including Audi of America CMO Scott Keogh who made both films happen in the first place. Local Los Angeles journalists came out, including editors from Motor Trend and Road & Track. Several stars showed as well, including actor David Denman (Roy from The Office) and Mercedes Mashohn who happen to be friends with Andre Lotterer. It seems Denman met the Audi Sport driving star while filming in Japan where Andre was racing at the time. The two have become good friends, evidenced further by the fact that Denman grabbed a seat next to Andre for the showing.
Guests at the premiere were ushered into the cavernous Vibiana, converted to a movie theatre with specially built risers fitted with white leather chairs and couches for perhaps the most stylish movie viewing environment anyone might recall. A rumor among the crowd was that one of the nearby movie studios has a similarly lavish private viewing room, though it's not open to the public.
Neither was the Vibiana on April 26, and since it's not normally a movie theatre anyway, we're guessing the list of guests who've watched a movie in this venue is even more exclusive than that of the studio.
Speaking of guest lists, the mix of people in the theatre didn't just end at Audi executives, drivers, movie stars and automotive journalists. VIPs, guests of Audi and invited Audi customers filled the theatre for this first-ever public showing of Audi's new movie. Leena Gade, another star of the movie, was noticed by fans for her absence as she had a full schedule in her preparations for Le Mans. To be certain, the talented Ms. Gade was missed.
A question and answer session followed the showing, with a trick inquiry process that included texted questions sent to an iPad on stage where Audi's Scott Keogh managed the conversation. Fassler, Lotterer and Treluyer were joined in this by Scot Thor of InterSport, the production company that worked with NFL to produce both movies.
After this, guests were ushered to the courtyard of the Vibiana where a reception ensued late into the night. Highlights included a special drink made with Beefeater Gin and a second step & repeat photo screen where Audi's drivers were generous enough to hang about for hours and pose for photos with enamored fans. Those same fans also managed to score a movie poster signed by those same drivers as they departed from the Vibiana and a most excellent evening.
Editor's Note: Below you'll find several elements of the evening we were able to capture or get our hands on. These include the recipe for the 24 Second Cocktail, an audio clip of the Q&A period (missing just a moment at the beginning) and a humorous collection of photos from the reception's step & repeat photography experiment.
We've also included the full uncut Youtube version of Truth in 24 II below, along with a link to the Apple iTunes store where you can download it in HD free of charge. For those interested in learning more about the Vibiana, we've got an expansive photo gallery from the evening (linked to the right) and a link to the venue below at the bottom. Enjoy.
The 24 Second Cocktail – the best engineered cocktail made in 24 seconds
Pastis and water is THE summertime drink in France. More than two liters per inhabitant are sold each year.
• Beefeater Gin
• fresh pressed lemon
• sugar
• dash of pastis
• topped with st. germaine foam
• garnished with edible platinum dust
'Truth in 24 II' Premiere Photo Gallery
Download 'Truth in 24 II' on iTunes
Audio: 'Truth in 24 II' Premiere Q&A Session
Feature: 'Truth in 24 II' Backstory
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:biggrin: Gramps, but new to hunting. This will be my first year at hog and second for deer. Too warm, and too much natural food last year.
I'm in Texas Tech town, disabled, and have decided hunting may be
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Looking forward to asking many questions, and hopefully meeting some great folks here.
Welcome to the club from TN. Feel free to ask any questions you have. Im sure someone on here can help you out. Thanks for joining up and make yourself at home.
welcome from nh. don't know much about texas other than it has lots of deer.
Hey hawghunter and welcome to the site. Howdy from WNY. Hunting is a sure thing when trying to relax a little, just out in the wild hanging with the critters is a peaceful getaway. I hope you have lots of luck in the hunting world. There's alot of crafty and great people here to help you out.
Hello from Ohio. One is never too old or too young to get involved in the great outdoors. Happy hunting!
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welcome to the site.hunting can sure be alot of work at times but it is releaxing.glad to have ya around
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I recently bought my first handgun, an HK .45C. Shortly thereafter, I bought an HK P2000SK LEM and took the North Carolina CC course and completed my packet. I'm currently about halfway through the waiting process, and I will be excited when my permit finally comes.
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The purpose of this research study is to help us to better understand how leptin regulates blood sugar levels. Leptin is a recently discovered hormone, which is made in fat cells. Leptin is secreted by fat and acts as a signal to the brain to decrease appetite and influences how the body regulates blood sugar levels. A synthetic form of leptin (A-100), an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be administered to participants in this study. The expected duration of your participation is 3 study visits, which will be spread over 3-4 weeks.
This study involves having fat and muscle biopsies after receiving leptin under local anesthesia in the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), surgical unit, and/or Endocrinology exam room at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
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Screening Visit During this visit, you will have a complete medical history taken and have a physical examination performed by one of the study physicians. You will also have your height and weight measured. You will have a blood drawn (approximately 2 tablespoons)and will have an electrocardiogram (EKG). At the screening visit you will also meet with a dietician who will review your food preferences with you in order to design the meals that you will receive as part of the study.
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Exclusion Criteria:
- We will exclude subjects who require special diet prior to biopsy. We will exclude subjects with a history of any illness, other than obesity and diabetes. Subjects taking any medications that are known to influence glucose metabolism such as glucocorticoids will also be excluded. Subjects who have a known history of anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid-like reactions or who have a known hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived proteins or anesthetic agents such as Lidocaine or Novocaine will be excluded from the study. Women who are breast feeding, pregnant, or wanting to become pregnant during the month following the study may not participate in this study. Women participating in this study must use a contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy (birth control pills, hormonal implants, intrauterine device (IUD), diaphragm with intravaginal spermicide, cervical cap, male or female condom). If a woman suspects that she has become pregnant during the study or within one month of completing study, or if she does not use one of the contraceptive methods recommended by the investigator, she will be instructed to notify the study staff immediately. Subjects with a history of bleeding dyscrasia, poor wound healing or any medical condition precluding supine position will be excluded from the study.
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(After a couple of requests, I have now moved what was a previous add-on to my BA Nod to the North (http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/trip_reports/read.main/173004/) into a new thread. This action was mostly incase people might have missed it. I must stress, there are alot of reports already on this, but perhaps you'll enjoy reliving the tale. I have left it in it's original format - happy reading)
If you see truth in the phrase 'an elephant never forgets' , then no doubt you'll have overlooked a promise I made in garish green font somewhat earlier in this trip report. And if your eyes are dim, or scrolling is a chore on your miniscule laptop, it went a little like this; -
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For the more discerning readers of my reports, I am pleased to announce that I will be doing a 'mini-report' on the AF A380 (~sigh~) as a reply to this one. It will be basic and will come online in a few days as I am off to Africa on Friday!
… and since elephants are not a major user of this forum, I was never pulled up on this false promise. But after living in a land of these lazy and cumbersome beasts (elephants… Africa) for the last 14 months, I shall now pick up the baton and fulfil my part of the promise. Please enjoy the reply segment to my BA Nod to the Northeast, to which I have dramatically created the title 'BA Nod to the Northeast 'Part B' '
Back in the dim caverns of my prematurely aged mind, I recall quite a buzz generated out of Air France's rather crafty promotional use of the A380 on their LHR-CDG routing during some balmy months in the Summer of… let me see…. 2010. The forum was abuzz with lists… lists as usual of criticisms, compliments atypical to A.Net and a rapidly increasing list of members that would be partaking in some of the various departures. In the same vein as my maturing noggin, so had my use of aviation matured. Through my hazy university days, the focus had been bagging lots of sleazy Ryanair hops for a dime, of getting rather pissed before such flights and it was quantity, not quality.
However my graduation heralded the summer, the so called new beginning, and a revolution in turning my back on FR. Instead, I was drawn to more prestigious trips with full service carriers. Sadly, the only ones I could afford were the special occasions where airlines were putting foolishly large aircraft on economically short routes. Perfect for the student loan. It sort of smells of 5th-freedom, but my overdraft doesn't have that remit. Hence why I am plonking this AF A380 Adventure at the end of BA's Nod. Churchill. Furthermore, there were a plethora of fantastically documented and detailed reports on this identikit AF hop.
But I'll forge on….
Welcome to my 5th Trip Report – PART B!
I don't live in London. I live, as you'll mostly know, in Scotland. So getting down to London had to be factored in. As such, I booked National Express coach down, and a megabus back up. Since I had word of the flight well in advance, it did not add too much extra cost to the trip. My parents have learned to accept my slightly nerdy tendencies with aviation with silent comprehension. Dad casually asks "Where are you going again?" … shortly followed by "When will you be back" … and finally a mystified "why?" Still, he's easier to placate than by mates.
I take my very unracey 'Silver Bullet' Peugeot 10 (enter low denominator) to Glasgow late in the evening, an approximate 2 hour drive, and which google incorrectly estimates will cost £17.69 in fuel.
The Silver Bullet Glasgow bound alongside Loch Lommond
Park in a scummy wee council estate in Townhead. National Express will have 3 buses journeying South through the night, and it's a scene of disorganised chaos. We finally depart, I sleep mostly, and the other youth beside me is unremarkable. Bit peeved they won't let me get on the service that goes via LHR, but my ticket states London. Next morning, Victoria Bus Stn is the usual hotch-potch of undesirable characters and smoking overseas workers leaning on the 'No Smoking Sign' written in 6 different Slavic languages. I waste little time in getting to LHR on the Tube.
The efficient Tube out to LHR
I have a little snooze in a quiet corner, before checking in at Sky Team's pretty busy check-in desks. Once the officialdom is complete, then I tuck into my cider, my pre flight tipple. Check-in polite, almost verging on curt, but lets not read too much into a 3 minute interface with a bored blonde.
Skyteam departures
Quiet skyteam check-in area[/i]
Helping contribute to my feeling BAA has bucked its ideas; terminal 4
The buzz of T4 Airside.
Skyteam seem to be trumpeting, but this to me is a little like a sandwich without filling.
Security at LHR is fast an efficient. As ever I feel impressed with Heathrow. Terminal 4's exterior was smart and linear, but not cold. Whats that word? Chic. Perhaps, though BAA and chic can't really be used in the same sentence too much. My first in-the-skin views of the A380 are astonishing. Only enhanced as Raulph Vaughn Williams tinkles away through my Sennheisers. It's the true non-Americanised-youth meaning of awesome. Her swollen, robust shape and unproportional loftiness gives the eyes a lot to compute. I was truly excited. Plenty of spotters scribbling down details. Weather is wet, with dramatic clouds of vaporised spray exploding forth from decelerating heavies on the runway.
My first views of this impressive bird…
Some of the spray, but not the heavy, I mentioned…
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Airline……………..Air France
Aircraft…………….Airbus A380-861
Seat………………..42A (Voyageur class / Window)
Departure time......12.50 (14.01)
Arrival time……….15.05 (15.28)
LF: 98 %............. Economy
Distance….. …….217 miles (1hr 15 min)
Price……………. £39.50
Spotters! Can't blame them, she's a stunner
Boarding begins as if we might leave on time. Quite buzzing as I walk down the airbridge towards this mighty lady. I have seat 42A. There are a couple of Moroccan men beside me who are harmless enough, though not tempted to chat. It appears we are having some delays. This suits as it gives a good opportunity to ascend to the upper deck mingle amongst the snooty business men trying to bury their faces in Financial Times. She is a beautiful bird, and feels modern and well designed. That is if you overlook that god-awful museum part. Seat comfort is good and the navy-blue polkadot thing is inoffensive to the eyes. A removable handset for the IFE has plenty of other snazzy features that would excite a modern man, or lady for that matter.
Boarding begins in earnest from the rather obscure Gate 6b
Doon the air – Bridge
Enjoy my side views…
Yes, try not to stare at the gormless economy class passenger.
The seats, all comfy enough.
Removable IFE handset
Taxiing to active after lengthy waiting game
The whale lumbers into the moist London skies.
The joy of flying…. Its never wet above the clouds.
By god I love the French. For many things; food (or gastronomy), the old alliances against the English (all now forgiven and forgotten of course), making kick-arse aeroplanes (such as the one gentle humming below by bottom) and …..erm….. neon lights. You'll see aviation hospitality doesn't make an appearance there. I anticipate the worst, I'll handle these icy ladies with gloves. Their all rather… prim. Yes, prim and neat. Little neckscarfs poke out at jaunty angles, thick-framed trendy glasses are de rigeur and they don't exude any warmth. Still, they've had the brief; this flight will be to showcase the AF product to potential customers who have perhaps shyed away from the company. As such please perform your duties to the highest possible standard and if things are going really well, you could try a smile. And so they do. They are efficient and polite, I get my bottle of red wine with a brief 'de rien'. And a wee pack of crappy wheat snacks.
The icey French FA's conducting their fast and efficient service.
Over UK coast
Appropriately meagre inflight catering.
Oh God, is that really descent I feel already? That was as brief as the FA's boarding smiles. But France is at least sunnier…. Meteorologically speaking.
France comes into site all too soon
A mighty wing
Descent is smooth, but as so often reported, the actual touch-down of this A380 is jolting and heavy. We pull up 25 minutes late, and exceptionally, 2 days later I get an e-mail with words to the effect of
Dear Mr ADDIS,
I write to you further to the delay to your flight on the August 14, 2010. Please accept my sincere apologies on behalf of Air France for any inconvenience this delay may have caused. Let me assure you that the delay you experienced on this occasion was not in line with the high levels of service we aim to provide.
As gesture of genuine regret for the inconvenience suffered on this occasion, I am pleased to inform you that 1000 Miles will be credited to your Flying Blue account within the next few days.
I very much hope you will give us another opportunity to welcome you on our services and that your future flights with Air France will be to your entire satisfaction.
Yours sincerely,
Customer Relations Department
Good customer service right there!
Probably the only airport windows that actually enhance the view. Bye JC!
It is my intention to head into Paris. Frankly the airport transport options astound me. The bus is as overpriced as RER, and having been to Paris on a few other occasions, I decide to veto that plan, and instead take the only local bus heading out of the airport. Takes me an age to find the bus-stop mind, on some rooftop road. The driver is polite, and drops me off at a supermarket. Here I go and purchase my little pic-nic, remind myself of how poor I am at French etc. I am not sure what the area is called, I am tempted to say Little Morocco/ Africa/ Tunisia. Little something, I know that. I buy an absolutely mindblowing rotisserie chicken, and some fresh crusty bread and enjoy it in the park. The sun is setting when I get the bus back to the airport.
Stairway to heaven…
The obscure Little xxxxxx the local bus (351 perhaps?) took me to.
Great ethnic shop selling kick-ass roast chicken.
Simple but bloody satisfying picnic in the local park.
Sun setting gloriously on my return to CDG
This is what I term as 'on the roof'
Spend a lot of time tottering around CDG in a slight daze. Out on the rooftops, I enjoy the pretty sunset. CDG is sprawling and quite interesting, and I really appreciate the graceful, flowing architecture prevalent throughout. Note, departing from Terminal 2E! The actual set-up could get confusing… say for example, like if I went overboard with this TR and decided to form PART 2A-Z and placed them randomly around the Anet forum. That's how the terminals felt to me, also I was directed at times by staff who also plainly did not understand the layout either.
Continuing the picnic in the airport
That night, as the airport quietens down, like the silencing of the aircraft engine, the terminal reveals itself more clearly and calmly to me. Flight details slowly disappear off the oval departures board, rowdy crowds disappear to wherever rowdy crowds all go. I like airports at this time, just like I like touristy cities in the winter. I find a table outside a suave eatery that has closed, and munch on the remainder of my picnic.
In the quiet of night… admiring the wooden roofs.
The departure board gradually empties.
Peace at last
Then as the hour approaches 2am, I make my bed …. Unfortunately its only floor available, but very clean floor, and I have material to provide a little insulation. At some point a couple of policemen gently wake me, ask my flight details, and passport, and wish me 'Bonne nuit'. Bonne nuit….
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|Casey tandem nurses her four month old
and 3 1/2 year old in a Moby wrap.
|Casey tandem nurses her four month old
and 3 1/2 year old in a Moby wrap.
I am tandem nursing my almost 4 yr old and my almost 1 yr old. We have not needed to NIP yet, but I feel like I am ALWAYS defending my stance on child-led weaning. This is a great little story because I don't feel alone! Good job Mama!
That was a wonderful story. I currently tandem nurse my almost 4 yr old and 15 month old girls...Although we also constantly tandem nurse at home, I had to do it in public once at the park when my 4 yr old fell & hurt herself...nothing else would comfort her...my 15 mo old got upset since big sis was upset, so I just nursed the two of them right there, sitting under a tree. The park was pretty full, but no one seemed to notice or care. I was surprised, and happy.
What a great inspiration Casey....thanks for sharing this story and pic!!
Aww... I don't have much opportunity to nurse my big girl in public anymore, but just last week I took both girls to the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge where I tandem nursed them in public. Even my little one, at 17 months, was pretty big for that crowd, so imagine what they all thought of my 4 year old! Some of the new mamas seemed kinda surprised, but I did get some direct kudos from someone for tandeming.
Wow, that left my eyes misty, that's so wonderful!
yay for you mama. bfing is the best gift you can give your babies and even better to continue on till theyre ready to stop. when we have our next one i have a feeling well be tandeming ;)
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TransCanada chief executive Russ Girling on Tuesday warned against tying up pipelines indefinitely, raising the spectre of more accidents as Alberta's oil companies turn to rail to skirt chronic shortages of space on export conduits.
Canada sets new oil tests to improve rail safety
Regulators in Canada and the U.S. imposed emergency requirements and may seek stiffer rules after a runaway train carrying crude derailed and exploded in July in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, killing 47 people. Keep reading.
"I think there is a strong recognition across the political spectrum of the cost to the economy of not allowing market access in an efficient way," Mr. Girling said Tuesday at the company's investor day in Toronto. "We've seen an increase in rail movement, which has put the public safety at risk as well."
The comments came on the same day an incident claimed the life of a CN Rail crewman at a switching
Claude Mongeau, chief executive of CN Rail, defended the railway industry's safety record at a separate conference in Toronto, despite a run of accidents and derailments in recent weeks.
Mr. Mongeau reiterated the industry's argument that more than 99.9% of the dangerous goods shipped in the country — including a growing share of crude oil — arrive at their destination without incident.
Plans for new rail-loading capacity in Western Canada have proliferated despite lingering safety concerns and the prospect of increased regulation sparked by last summer's fatal derailment in Quebec, in which a train filled with Bakken oil careened into the small town of Lac Mégantic, killing 47 people.
Mr. Mongeau described the accident as the most dramatic in North American rail history. "You cannot have an accident like Lac-Mégantic and not step back," he said at the conference.
Rail's role in North America's energy boom has emerged as a key yardstick in the debate over the climate impact of TransCanada Corp.'s contentious Keystone XL project.
U.S. State Department officials preparing a final environmental review of the $5.4-billion project are assessing whether rail is a viable alternative to the Alberta-to-Texas pipeline, Reuters has reported.
A number of analysts have pointed to the rapid growth in crude-by-rail shipments to argue Keystone XL is redundant, although TransCanada says shipper support for the conduit has not wavered.
You cannot have an accident like Lac-Mégantic and not step back
The company has repeatedly argued more oil will flow on tracks if the pipeline is rejected. Yet it has also billed crude-by-rail shipments as an inferior way to transport large volumes of oil across long distances.
Alex Pourbaix, president of energy and oil pipelines at the Calgary-based pipeline company and utility, said Tuesday rail-loading capacity in Western Canada is expected to double to 800,000 barrels a day by 2015, from about 400,000 barrels of capacity today. Rail unloading capacity on the U.S. Gulf Coast will eventually top 900,000 barrels, he said.
The rail terminals are expanding with a flood of new production on tap, as oil sands companies such as Imperial Oil Ltd., Suncor Energy Inc. and Royal Dutch Shell boost output by a combined 370,000 barrels a day in coming years.
"While we view rail as a complementary short-term solution until more pipeline capacity is brought online, more rail terminals will be built to fill the capacity gap if Keystone XL is not approved," Mr. Pourbaix said.
"And I think it's going to be a real tragedy if this situation continues indefinitely, as pipelines are obviously much more cost effective. They're a statistically safer and more environmentally friendly way to transport oil."
Only a fraction of the country's crude production travels by rail today. In the first six months of 2013, just 27,000 barrels a day made it to the coveted Gulf Coast markets, up 46% from 20,300 barrels a year ago, according to U.S. government data compiled by the Borealis Centre for Environment and Trade Research.
But the share is poised to grow. CN's Mr. Mongeau said railways offer a competitive alternative to pipelines, and noted the railway would be doubling its crude movements this year. "Is it going to be possible to double it again in 2014? We'll give it a hard try."
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"Training has gone well and my body is good," Estrada said today. "I'm going over there to whoop his butt. He's going to be out of his league. He's not used to fighting somebody like me. This isn't going to be cute; it's going to be a real fight. The only real fight he's been in was against Eddie Chambers (WDEC12). I thought he (Povetkin) lost but they gave it to him. He'd throw five slaps but only two would be what I call clean. I'm a lot more aggressive and mean than Eddie Chambers."
Providence-native Estrada was one of the most highly decorated American amateur boxers ever, compiling an amazing 261-14 record in U.S. competition. He was the first boxer to win both the U.S. Nationals and U.S. Challenge three years (2001-2003) in a row.


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Additionally, should I look for an LCD or an LED?
It's all about gamut and colour accuracy for photography, so go with an IPS panel, and spend some time callibrating it as few monitors are setup for maximum neutrality out of the box
If you want to go with high-end quality, then I recommend an LCD built with an IPS panel rather than buying the cheaper TN panels. Good ones are from [EIZO (ColorEdge range), [URL="http://www.nec-display-solutions.co.uk/p/uk/en/products/choice.xhtml?cat=LCD&e=e2s1"]NEC (especially the Spectra range), or [URL="http://www.lacie.com/products/range.htm?id=10016"]LaCie](http://www.eizo.com/).
While I have no idea what a photographer would want/need in a screen, I can say that my LED screen (Samsung XL2370) is easily the best/brightest/clearest/sharpest/fastest monitor I have ever had.
Best Buy usually has a decent selection on display. Same goes for Circuit City or any decent electronics store in your area.
Take a look at what Samsung and LG have to offer. Those two brands are typically of high quality. Beyond that, it's up to your eyes.
Well the problem is we are buying online. Additionally I don't know of anywhere that have LCD monitors displayed for viewing unless we go the route of a product marketed as a tv.
I'm more looking for numbers here rather than brands. What specs would be more important and what they should be at / above.


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For some people, watching television is a big event, like going to the cinema. They study the listings, and make a decision to watch the programme on bats. Then they write it in their diary, and look forward to it for the whole week. The time of dinner is altered and, finally, they sit down in front of the television in their best cardigan and with a mug of tea, chocolate biscuits and the remote control in a bank vault. This is generally when a neighbour pops by and you start building a reputation for being a surly old grouch.
Other people view the TV as part of the family. It gets up with them and stays on all day. They never watch entire programmes, but just dip in and out. These people can quite happily chat away on the phone and do a jigsaw puzzle while their favourite programme is on. If this kind of person lives with the cardigan kind of person, there'll be a violent killing before long, generally around about the same time as the screening of the bat documentary.
The remote control allows you the liberty of controlling the TV without getting out of your chair. Which is great because, generally, you're pretty exhausted after spending half an hour searching the entire house for it. Zapping between channels is a popular national pastime. If you decide whether to watch motor racing or a soap opera, you can just skip between the two. This is especially easy with motor racing, as nothing happens from start to finish. Of course, you can zap too much and end up rather confused, thinking Mika Hakkinen is somebody on EastEnders.
Watching TV gives us a sense of community with other people who have all watched the same programme. If you watch soaps, you have an instant point of communication with millions of other people. If you watch nerdy programmes about bats, you also have an instant point of communication, but probably with bats.
Staying at home watching television with a plate of fish fingers in a comfortable chair with a comfortable partner has got to be one of the high points of western civilisation. As with all high points of civilisation, they rarely happen, as the chance of you having the seat, meal, partners and programme of your choice are fantastically slim.
Television can be pretty addictive. It's when you have sets in the lavatory, shed and airing cupboard that you know you are in a bad way. Of course, if you want to watch nerdy programmes on bats in total silence, that's probably where you'll end up.


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directed me to use the forms that she changed to her fax number from the pharmacy phone number...big no no with regards to pharmacy rules and regulations. I resigned a week after I found out it was not right to do that.
I want to work. She is threatening litigation if I work in the same field. I have not worked for three months.
The TERRITORY in my contract is the entire southeast part of the state. Way too big for one person.
Because she did not send me reports timely so I would know what doctors were ordering and make sure I saw them and because she was late paying me twice the four months I worked for her and because she was directing me to have doctors fax prescriptions to her instead of the pharmacy will the courts hold up the contract or will I be able to work?I brought all my doctors with me. No doctors business was provided by her. I had worked for another pharmacy for almost three years and they closed and this girl came after me with big promises. When I got my first injectable order she told me to "wing it, give it your best shot". One time a doctor wanted an injectable list and when I text my manager to get it she text back that she "would send it when it was convenient for her". She told me that "the forms she sent were the ones I was to use instead of the pharmacy form.....she changed all forms to her fax number instead of the pharmacy's). I resigned when I found out it was against the pharmacy board rules. I believe she was breaking Hippa rules as well because a patients name was attached and orders were going to her. She intercepted all orders and then faxed them to the pharmacy. Can I be held to a non compete with these facts?
This is way too complicated of a situation to discuss on a message board. You should contact an attorney who handles non-compete cases to get a formal opinion on your options.
The bottom line: The fact that you signed a non-compete agreement does not automatically mean you are bound by the agreements terms. Non-compete agreements are only enforceable when used to protect a legitimate business interest. In this situation, the agreement may be subject to attack on the grounds that there is no legitimate business interest. Further, you have the issue of possibly illegal conduct that triggered your resignation. If there really was illegal conduct, a court would likely give that significant weight in its analysis.
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Game #80 vs. Nationals; Protesting the Pirates
PNC Park | 7:05 | Gorzelanny vs. Jason Bergmann | Box
The protest results are covered in a separate thread. I'll keep updating it as more headlines pop up; if you see anything that I missed, feel free to leave a comment.
I'm not sure how much the game mattered tonight. Most of the diehards turned their attention to the protest, and rightfully so. But, I'm sure the bobblehead crowded enjoyed the convincing win.
Tom Gorzelanny worked into the eighth inning, and Freddy Sanchez and Adam LaRoche were forces in the middle of the lineup.
The damage was done in the second:
Pirates second: Nady singled to left. Doumit doubled to right, Nady to third. Paulino walked. Wilson singled to center, Nady scored, Doumit scored, Paulino to third. Gorzelanny sacrificed, pitcher Bergmann to first baseman Y...
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March 18 (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a higher opening for Canada's main stock index on Tuesday following Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments that he does not want to seize more of Ukraine after approving plans to make Crimea part of Russia.
Data also showed that Canadian manufacturing sales recovered more briskly than expected in January after a weak December.
June futures on the S&P TSX index were up 0.28 percent at 0845 ET.
The S&P TSX index closed little changed on Monday as a peaceful conclusion of the referendum in Crimea drove gains in some sectors, but the perceived easing of tension in the region weighed on the bullion price and sent gold-mining shares lower.
Dow Jones industrial average futures were up 0.32 percent, S&P 500 futures were up 0.39 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.31 percent at 0845 ET.
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Just wondering, I had a scan today and the OB has said bubs is posterior. He didn't seem at all concerned and said they can turn at any time and sometimes it doesn't happen till you are in labour and its just a case of wait and see.
He said they would check the position when i get to the hospital and monitor labour to see if he turns. If no action then they would look at a caesar.
Im really worried because in my birthing classes there were a few horror labour stories from women with posterior babies so I'm a little scared!
I know there are exercises you can do and postures to help them turn, any suggestions?
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STOCKTON (CBS13) — Thousands of marijuana plants were discovered at Stockton warehouse on Tuesday morning.
Police made the discovery after a report of a burglary at the warehouse on Vicki Lane at about 11 a.m. When they got there they found 17 men who they later detained, and room after room of marijuana plants.
"There's too many to count," said Officer Pete Smith.
Cops are now trying to figure out if the grow is legal. They say the men initially told them the pot is but won't tell police who owns the building or provide any documentation. Police say even if there is a marijuana license for the property, the city never knew about it.
"What we know we do have is a very sophisticated, very large marijuana grow going on in this building," Smith said.
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Neighbors are unnerved by the discovery of the large grow so close to where kids play..
They say this is the second time in just weeks that there's been trouble at the warehouse.
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Happy Birthday, Pops!!
Random Facts about Daddy!
His spiritual gift is a servant
He LOVES to spend time with family
Dad was a youth minister at one point (now he has his own youth group, us! =)
He is amazing at jumping on opportunities to point others to Christ
Bee-keeping is one of his hobbies
He is a faithful man
Back in the good old days he used to do puppet shows
He's played ukulele since he was a boy
Dad has a "thing" for frozen raw chocolate chip cookie dough
"Grandpa" is his newest favorite title =)
He is very loving and unselfish
He likes to have fun! =)
Character/personality traits: Humble, loving, servant-hearted, self-less, approachable, adventurous, steady, goofy.
Happy birthday Dad (a day late)!!! We are SO grateful for you. It is clearly evident that Jesus lives in you and through you. He is using you to point and draw others to himself. We love you to the moon and back! =)


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Problem: Colors seem to be inverted, or on a really low bit setting. EX: Right now this box is black, the area around is green, outside of that is blue and the "User CP" "FAQ" etc.. menu looks red.
Info: Currently I am on a real install. I have BT installed on sda3. The odd thing is, if I boot from the CD everything is fine, no graphics problem. I compared xorg.conf files from the one created by the CD and the one on sda3, they are identical, some things are in a different order, but all in all they have the same settings. I tried using xorgconfig but then it wouldn't boot into KDE at all. By the way this happens in KDE and FLUX.
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Life has been pretty quiet recently. Mom has just been going off to work and coming home to play with me. She's had me on a diet for the last month. The vet says I weigh too much. ): I just want a tuna buffet! She keeps saying I get to meet her family soon. I don't know what she's talking about. I'm her family. She keeps talking about us moving to some place called "Minisoda," too. I think mommy's crazy. Oh, well. I'll just go nap and try to forget about all of this.
It all started five days ago. It was a normal Tuesday. My mom went to work that morning and I napped and played all day. But, when mom came home, things got weird. As soon as she got home, mom took my bed and my food away. Then she got out that awful black contraption, trapped me in it, and put me in her car. What was happening to me? Usually, when this happens, I get poked and prodded by these strange people and sharp things. I don't like it. I tried to tell her I didn't want to be in there, but she ignored my demands. Soon, I was out of the car and greeted by the familiar smell of the strange place. Mom tried to take me out and give me a hug, but I was mad at her for bringing me back here, so I didn't let her. And then they took me away. They put me in a cage near some other strange cats and dogs. I didn't like it. I didn't want to go. I started crying for my mom. I know she could hear me. I could still smell her there. But she didn't come back for me. And then she was gone. And I've been stuck here, surrounded by these strange people and strange animals for five days. When is my mommy coming back? Doesn't she love me anymore? Does she miss me as much as I miss her? I just want to go home.
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Building on the model of Connect. Learn. Grow. Belong., CoreNet Global's Knowledge Communities provide innumerable opportunities for membership enrichment and knowledge creation.
The CoreNet Global Knowledge Communities are currently conducting research projects on several different fronts. All 5 of the Communities have completed at least one piece of original research over this past year, with several of the Knowledge Communities delivering multiple pieces of content. Links and an overview for these research projects can be found here.
The research initiatives currently taking place vary from an examination of the trends of co-working to well-being in the workplace. These efforts range from multi-year efforts on such broad topics as measuring productivity to rapid reactions to topical issues such as the impact of the US-Iran Nuclear Agreement on commercial real estate. This work is being completed by our members in an effort to further the knowledge base of our profession to keep you ahead of trends and provide insight on important issues affecting corporate real estate.
The Knowledge Communities are also increasing efforts to work more closely with universities to tap into their expertise. Through this work, it is our hope to work on more empirical research which can be accomplished through the knowledge and skill of those already engaged with robust research efforts. It also provides opportunities to develop lines of communication with academia and make our presence known to the next generation of corporate real estate professionals.
A detailed list of the current research projects can be found here. There are also a number of opportunities to get involved with the Knowledge Communities and participate on these exciting research projects. Let us know if you have a great idea for a topic that you believe should be addressed. The Knowledge Communities have produced a series of "Action Memos" that provide a concise, strategic commentary on a relevant corporate real estate issue.
Current Focus: The research will investigate the trend of Sustainability moving toward overall "wellness" for employees. For example, Sustainability may now mean clean air, healthy eco-system, living walls and general health-based lifestyle improvements for the Workplace. This research will look into how we are currently defining Sustainability and how is it evolving from being perceived as purely a building initiative to a societal and employee well-being initiative.
November 2015 - How Well Do You Know Wellness?
December 2015 - A sense of urgency at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference
Current Focus: Collect literature and industry knowledge in order to continue to build a database of information related to Workplace and review and analyze data to determine: What are the implications of a fully-integrated Workplace program within an organization's CRE strategy?
September 2015 - Measuring Knowledge Worker Productivity
October 2015 - Effectively Measuring Knowledge Worker Productivity
October 2014 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: CoreNet Global Workplace Community Action Memo, Volume 1, Issue 4
September 2014 - Standard offices are killing people: CoreNet Global Workplace Community Action Memo, Volume 1, Issue 3
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Current Focus: Explore trends in outsourcing best practices and how decisions and approaches vary by industry, space type and geography.
April 2015 - Taking a Deeper Look at Outsourcing within Corporate Real Estate
Current Focus: A topic that impacts many manufacturing & industrial portfolios is that properties are environmentally impacted due to a soil or groundwater contamination situation.
July 2015 - A New Era for Manufacturing?: Changing assumptions about how organisations view manufacturing and supply chains
Current Focus: Examine how a "better" workplace correlates with improved business performance. Take an analytical review of quantitative data to articulate how real estate can positively impact employee engagement and the bottom-line. This is an ambitious, phased project that aims to help CRE align with business performance.
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Twenty-one percent of professionals have a new resolution for 2014: Find a new job.
A new survey by CareerBuilder finds that of those intending to change jobs, the top reason for doing so (58%) is a no-brainer: They don't like their current one.
Other reasons include limited chances for advancement (45%), unsatisfactory work-life balance (39%), underemployment (39%) and stress (39%),
CareerBuilder cites last year's dip in employee satisfaction numbers as a possible reason for the uptick in job hunting. In 2013, 59% of employees reported being satisfied with their jobs, down from 66% the year before.
"Offering frequent recognition, merit bonuses, training programs and clearly defined career paths are important ways to show workers what they mean to the company," said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of HR for CareerBuilder. "In general, however, when more workers change jobs it's usually a sign the labor market is warming up. During the recession and in its aftermath fewer people voluntarily left jobs because the chances of finding a new or better one were low compared to a healthier economic cycle."
Now, while 1 in 5 will be looking for a job, the majority intend to stay put. The survey found that 79% of professionals say they have no intention of looking for a new job this year because: "I like the people I work with."
An attachment to coworkers was the #1 reason (54%) for staying. Other reasons cited by half of the 3,000 nationwide respondents: "I have a good work/life balance," (50%), "I have good benefits." (49%).
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When is the Race?
Friday, May 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Where is the Race?
Gateway Park (Behind Sunrift Adventures)
115 Henderson Drive, Travelers Rest, SC
Get Driving Directions
Where Can I Register?
Online Registration is now Closed.
You can register in person on Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or at Gateway Park on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Registration is $15 and can be paid by cash or card.
Where is the Course?
Packet Pickup
Thursday, May 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (View Map). ***Packet pickup is also Friday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. AT GATEWAY PARK***.
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Hop to it and sign up fur the Ninth Annual GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K! Ask some-bunny special – family and friends – to join in the fun, too.
To save paper, pre-registration is online only (except day-of registration). Hoppily, the low $6 fee ($15 starting 4/30) includes processing fees, and the site is 100% secure. All online registrants receive a FREE GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K T-shirt!
Electronic scoring will be used for all runners and walkers to capture start and end times. And bun-derful awards will be given for age groups afterward.
Join us for a hole-some Block Party from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. After the race, lettuce offer you FREE food, drinks and music. We also will feature many children's activities.
Refreshments available post-race.
Race Director is Chad Carlson (email@example.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the race policy in the instance of bad weather?
A: The race will be held rain or shine. In the instance of extremely dangerous weather such as lightning, the GHS Swamp Rabbit race committee, in cooperation with the City of Travelers Rest, will make a decision about the appropriate course of action. Check our website for updates. Race entry fees are non-refundable.
Q: Can I get a refund if I do not race?
A: Race entry fees are non-refundable
Q: Can I register on race day?
A: Yes! However, we do encourage you to pre-register to minimize the rush at the event. Online registration will remain open until Wednesday, May 3. We will also offer registration at all packet pickup locations as well as at the event.
Q: I am coming in from out of town and do not arrive until race day, how do I get my bib and chip?
A: You may pick up your packet at the event from 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. The location for the packet pick up will be on the basketball courts at Gateway Park.
Q: Can we pick up our packets before race day?
A: YES! We encourage all participants to pick up their packets before race day. Packet pickup is Thursday, May 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza (View Map)
Q: Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
A: If you have pre-registered, someone else may pick up your packet and chip.
Q: Is group registration available for the 5K?
A: We strongly encourage you to bring lots of friends with you to run the race; however, registration is done only on an individual basis.
Q: Last year's event was huge with this year's potentially being larger. How do you plan to handle the number of people on the course?
A: We do hope for a larger crowd this year. We are taking this into consideration and working to make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. A few items we are working on for this year… We will do a better job staging people by pace on the start line. We do ask that participants be realistic of their pace and line up accordingly. We are also adding signage and volunteers on the trail to encourage the slower participants to stay to the right of the trail to allow others to pass. We do ask that all participants be respectful of each other on the course.
Q: Where should I park on race day?
A: Many companies and Churches have opened their parking lots up to participants and spectators. As you enter Travelers Rest, you will see yellow and black signs directing you to parking locations. We will also have the support of City of Travelers Rest Police Officers to direct participants to parking areas. We do want to encourage everyone to CAR POOL! This will help cut down on the congestion.
Q: Will there be aid stations on the run course?
A: Yes, we will have aid stations along the courses. There will be a minimum of 3 aid stations. These aid stations will distribute water.
Q: Can I run with earphones or other electronic devices?
A: Use of earphones or other electronic devices during such an event is highly discouraged. For your safety and the safely of those around you, you are advised not to use electronic devices during this event.
Q: Can I run with my dog?
A: No. Even well-trained dogs under your control can be a safety hazard to others in the race.
Q: Can I run with a baby stroller?
A: Yes. If you would like to walk with a stroller, you may do so. We ask that you start in the back of the pack behind the runners and other walkers. As you are walking, we ask that you stay to the right of the road/trail so faster runner/walkers can pass. If your child is in a stroller, you do not need to register them for the event.
Q: I am walking the course, can my child walk with me?
A: Yes, but he or she must register, as well. Anyone who enters and wears a race bib and chip may participate in the event.
Q: Will you capture chip and gun time?
A: Yes. This year we will have timing mats at the start line to capture the time in which you crossed the line. We will post both the chip and gun times at the end of the event. Please note that gun times will be used for awards.
Q: What is the timing system used by Set Up Events?
A: Set Up Events, who is handling the online registration and race timing for the GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K, is an official ChampionChip licensed timing company and uses the ChampionChip timing system. All participants wear a small chip on their bibs during the entire event, which Set Up Events uses to capture times at key locations (i.e., start and finish). Participants are given a timing chip at the event, which is disposable, but may be returned after the event for recycling.
Q: What do I do with the timing chip if I drop out of the event and I don't cross the finish line?
A: Disposable timing chips are used in the GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K, and they do not need to be returned.
Q: Will the course be closed to traffic?
A: Much of the course will be closed to traffic, while other sections will be coned off for runners, with City of Travelers Rest Police Officers and course volunteers monitoring those areas. Traffic will be controlled at major intersections by City of Travelers Rest Police Officers.