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By David VergunDecember 11, 2012
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 11, 2012) -- The holidays are just around the corner, but Soldiers everywhere are already busy with a variety of holiday activities.
Many Soldiers will spend the holidays overseas, far away from loved ones. In today's social media world, however, they will still manage to find ways to stay connected. But getting a fruit cake or greeting card from home still means doing it the old fashioned way, making a trip to the post office.
To handle the flood of letters and packages, installation mail room clerks are working harder, longer hours, according to Staff Sgt. William Sims, who is in charge of operations at the Camp Casey post office in South Korea.
He said about 1,000 pieces of mail arrives on a normal day, but now it is double and the work day now begins at 5 a.m. instead of 7 a.m.
Soldiers from the BOSS program are volunteering to help sort all that mail. BOSS stands for Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers.
Other BOSS volunteers are busy doing work in orphanages and schools in the nearby town of Dongducheon.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles to the west, Soldiers in Afghanistan are beginning to receive their holiday mail as well. A package from a post office in the U.S. to a remote location in Afghanistan takes a while to get there, however.
It gets routed through a system of civilian and military agencies that move the mail by truck, plane, and boat. Eventually, usually two to three weeks later, the mail arrives at the outpost, said Spc. Terrence Burgess, a mail clerk at Forward Operating Base Gamberi.
Despite the delay, "the mail here is important," he added. "Someone may be waiting for a pillow from home to sleep on, a picture of their family, or a favorite snack."
Santa's sleigh landed early in U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Germany -- Nov. 30 to be exact.
Besides hearing wishes from the kids, the Army tasked Santa with lighting the tree, a large, Serbian Pine. About 1,600 Soldiers and family members were at the event, which was held on the basketball court of the fitness center, as the weather outside was frightful.
At another installation in Germany, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, about 60 children of U.S. Soldiers were at the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's Heart and Home Craft Shop, creating personalized craft gifts for their parents.
Their work included hand-painted ceramics, colorful wreaths, gleaming sun catchers and even baseball caps.
Aura Quinong, 6, decorated a white tie with colorful gems for her dad and 6-year-old Audrey Wilson layered paint over a ceramic house - a colorful tchotchke for her mother.
Jordan Wilson, 8, thought her gift -- a mirror adorned with shells and feathers creating a beach theme -- was extra special.
"It's by me, no one else," said Wilson. "It makes it better than any other gift."
The holiday season is a time of giving and Soldiers from the 65th Engineer Battalion in Mililani, Hawaii, are doing their part, with some help from the students of their partnership school, Mililani Middle School.
They worked together collecting toys from community supporters for Toys for Tots and the Make a Wish Foundation.
"It's a really special event," said 1st Lt. Courtney Heaps, assistant plans officer for the battalion.
"We are trying to get these kids to see that a lot of other children are not as blessed and not as fortunate, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. They are seeing that they can really make a difference and make someone's Christmas a little bit better."
For many Soldiers, it wouldn't be a real Christmas without a tree. The Fort Sill, Okla., Recycle Center provided about 300 Christmas trees to families of Soldiers who might otherwise not be able to afford them. Tree donations are taking place on other installations as well.
During this holiday season, it would be especially appropriate to remember those still serving in Afghanistan and elsewhere in harm's way -- and, to honor veterans from battlefields that are now a distant memory, said the 101st Airborne Division commander.
"Christmas 1944 was a difficult time for our Screaming Eagles holding Bastogne, Belgium," wrote Maj. Gen. James C. McConville in a letter to his Soldiers, Dec. 9, 2012. He's the commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Ky.
"It came in the midst of the famous Battle of the Bulge, the last-ditch major German offensive in which the German high command threw thousands of tanks and troops into what was perceived to be the weak point in the Allied lines, deep in the Ardennes region of northeastern France," McConville continued. It turned out to be one of our finest moments. Today, our division celebrates the holiday season while we again have troops serving overseas in defense of our nation."
"The holiday season is a busy time for all of us. I ask that we take a few moments from the hustle and bustle to focus on the individuals who've sacrificed and made the enjoyment of the holidays possible," he wrote. "On the other side of the world, we have thousands of Screaming Eagles in Afghanistan, on patrol alongside our Afghan partners. Their holiday season will be spent doing the dangerous work of defending freedom, helping to create a better future for the people of Afghanistan and a safer world for us all. Those Soldiers far away embody the holiday spirit, even as they spend their holidays on duty rather than in celebration."
"In our hometowns, there are Gold Star families who are preparing to spend the holidays without their loved ones. The holidays are an exceptionally difficult time of the year for them. I would like to personally thank them for their family's sacrifice and let them know that their loved ones will never be forgotten," he continued.
"In our military hospitals and warrior transition units, wounded warriors recover from their wounds this holiday season. These wounded warriors have strong spirits, and I admire their drive and determination and am inspired by them," McConville observed. "Each of these individuals, whether Soldier, civilian or family member, have given so much on our behalf. In this season of giving, I encourage you to let them know they are remembered and that they have our unconditional support, now and throughout the year."


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Nino Wants to Know – What the Longest You've Gone WITHOUT a Cell Phone?
Yesterday I dropped my smartphone in water, and had to take it to get fixed at iPhoneTodd's. But for the time I couldn't use it, I felt absolutely helpless like the world was passing me by! I never realized how much of my daily life revolves around my phone and how many things I can't do without it!
Although I was only without my phone for a little under 5 hours in total (4 1/2of which were just waiting to get off work), it felt like an ETERNITY! When my wife drowned her phone, it was almost 2 weeks before we could get her another one! Fortunately for her, we still had one of her old "dumb"-phones for her to use, but once you go APP you never go back!
So NINO WANTS TO KNOW – What the longest you've ever been WITHOUT your phone and HOW did you cope with it until you got a replacement?
Leave your answers in the comment box below and I'll read them during the next show!

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Allen has been one of the dominant defensive ends of his era, but bringing home an accolade like Defensive Player of the Year had never happened for him until now. In fact, it almost didn't happen this year. Despite finishing just a half-sack short of Michael Strahan's all-time single-season record of 22½ sacks, he won the honor by just two votes – beating out DeMarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys by a count of 113 to 111.
It's never easy to bring home an individual honor when the team doesn't succeed. One need look no further than how many Vikings were selected to the Pro Bowl when they were riding high in 2009 and how many were voted into the Pro Bowl this year (answer: one. Allen. Chad Greenway is also going as an alternate.). To win awards, more times than not, you have to be on a team that was competing for a Super Bowl title. Allen and the Vikings clearly were not, which makes his achievement all the more astounding.
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     Yeah, Noisebridge meetings are open to everyone. You do not need to be a member. Everyone is welcome. Please come!

 Noisebridge meetings, as well as lots of other weekly, and special, events are posted on the front page of the website:
https://www.noisebridge.net

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 > Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:51:24 -0800
> From: firstname.lastname@example.com
> To: firstname.lastname@example.com
> CC: firstname.lastname@example.com
> Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] Meeting notes for 2011-01-25
>
> There is a meeting every Tuesday, at (about) 8PM. You are welcome to
> come, simply show up!
>
> ShellyShelly wrote:
> > hey i'd like to start going to these meetings...i never know about them.
> > are they announced somehwere? or do i need to track the web site? or,
> > do i need to be a member already? (Not, yet, though meaning to.)
> >
> > On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Seth David Schoen <email@example.com
> > <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>> wrote:
> >
> > 2011-01-25
> >
> > Meeting started at 20:35
> >
> > Danny is moderating and Seth is taking notes.
> >
> > What Noisebridge is!
> >
> > Miloh's secret name is Froggytoad! Don't tell anyone.
> >
> > People are here, some for the first time! Noisebridge is a doocracy.
> > We also have a consensus process and a membership process.
> >
> > Announcements:
> >
> > Pete from Wikimedia says that a barcamp recap is happening here at
> > 6:00p next Tuesday.
> >
> > The vending machine now accepts dollar bills again.
> >
> > The vending machine door needs to be closed quite tightly in order to
> > avoid leaking all over the floor.
> >
> > The vending machine should be twinned with the EFF vending machine
> > so that purchasing soda at EFF causes it to appear at Noisebridge
> > and vice versa.
> >
> > Treasurer's report:
> >
> > We have $19,943.17 in the bank.
> >
> > Please donate $56.83 to Noisebridge so that we will have $20,000.
> > You --
> > yes, you -- can put us over $20,000 right now!
> >
> > We collected $3400+$860 in membership dues for January. However, $700
> > of that is one person's back dues and several others are people paying
> > back dues, so we can't expect to receive this much in monthly membership
> > dues.
> >
> > Donations were at $1250. This is better than some points but worse than
> > other points.
> >
> > Another concern is that we don't seem to make money on t-shirts.
> >
> > Q. But I bought one!
> > A. Yes, but we may be spending as much money on making the shirts as
> > we actually receive for people's purchases. So they may not actually
> > be a source of net revenue.
> >
> > We seem to be approximately breaking even on shirts so it might be OK
> > that we do the shirts even if they aren't a net positive. Beverage
> > income is also still unclear, so please give Kelly more information
> > about beverage income.
> >
> > Also, donation bins now have locks.
> >
> > Q. Where is the donation bin referred to on the fridge?
> > A. Actually, it's inside the fridge. We put it there so it would be
> > clear where it was.
> >
> > Q. Don't the banks dislike receiving bills that have been refrigerated
> > because they are damp with condensation?
> > A. Apparently the ATMs are currently accepting such bills without
> > errors.
> >
> > Kelly would like clearer sources of data about tracking beverage
> > income in order to be able to respond to people who are enthusiastic
> > about this as a fundraising source. Danny would also like to be able
> > to track income from 5MoF and the like.
> >
> > Q. What is the average dues payment?
> > A. Currently data is being crunched. Noted that we have 12 affiliate
> > members and there are multiple $40 affiliates and one $80 affiliate.
> > You can also use this mechanism for some anonymity concerns.
> >
> > Q. We should redesign the donation box in the refrigerator to make it
> > more visible and apparent.
> > A. You are the third person to say that it's unclear where it is.
> > A. Also, you can revise the signs yourself to make it clearer.
> >
> > We are going to skip the "what's going on at Noisebridge" section.
> > There's some stuff coming up: the wiki meeting, as well as the one-a-day
> > art exhibit in February.
> >
> > Q. What is Tastebridge brewing?
> > A. Largely kombucha. There is also a vegan food thing.
> >
> > Q. ?
> > A. !
> >
> > No consensus items today.
> >
> > Discussion items:
> >
> > There is now a Wikileaks mirror under the Noisebridge domain. Is this
> > a bad idea for Noisebridge as an organization?
> >
> > Comment. Someone felt that they couldn't give us money because they felt
> > they had a conflict with the Wikileaks mirror.
> >
> > Danny feels that people would probably not pursue Noisebridge legally
> > for this.
> >
> > Q. Does it threaten our nonprofit status? Does it create unnecessary
> > risk?
> >
> > Danny: In my opinion, no.
> >
> > Meeting ended at 21:19
> >
> > --
> > Seth David Schoen <firstname.lastname@example.com <mailto:email@example.com>> |
> > Qué empresa fácil no pensar en
> > http://www.loyalty.org/~schoen/ | un tigre, reflexioné.
> > http://vitanuova.loyalty.org/ | -- Borges, El Zahir
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> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > I blog, sporadically: http://www.wagglelabs.com/
> > I Twitter: http://twitter.com/ShellyShelly
> > check out my art: http://shellyfarnham.com
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The World of Warcraft is hoppin' yet again -- patch 3.0.2, a.k.a. "Echoes of Doom" is out on the live realms, and everyone is revelling in the new talents, the new Inscription profession, and the new endgame, which is easier and more lucrative than ever. And Hallow's End has begun as well, bringing players of all kinds out to the Scarlet Monastery's Graveyard, where the Headless Horseman holiday raid boss calls home. Yes, times are good in Azeroth, but what's that in the Autumn air? A cold wind is about to blow in from the North...
- Essential addons for patch 3.0.2
There are a lot of changes in this patch, but the first thing to do is get your UI back up to speed.
- 3.0.2 patch notes
Direct from Blizzard, 3.0.2 has all of the updates to the game before the second expansion goes live.
- Ret to be nerfed "to the ground"
That was a joke, but seriously: Pallies are next for the nerf bat.
- Raiding has never been easier than in 3.0.2
Right before we all head to Northrend, Blizzard gave players a break on the Burning Crusade endgame.
- Don't Panic: Frequently asked questions in 3.0.2
Confused and perhaps even frightened by all the newness in the game? We've got you covered.
- WoW Insider's guide to Hallow's End 2008
Hallow's End (Azeroth's version of Halloween) is live on the realms, and here's your guide to doing everything -- no trick.
- Patch 3.0.2 guide to exotic pets
Hunters get a slew of new companions -- find out which one's right for you.
- A brief introduction to glyphs
Every character gets a set of new upgrades to their spells, provided by inscribers. Here's how it all works.
- Patch 3.0.2 talent guides
Your talent points got refunded and you have no idea what to spec? Let our class columnists give you the lowdown on all the new talents.
- Apprentice Scribe: An Inscription FAQ
Inks and parchments and what you can do with the game's new profession.


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Purchased 20L for protecting SLR Camera
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I purchased this dry bag as an inexpensive way to protect a DSLR camera on fishing trips. It works well for the intended purpose, as I use a an off-brand camera case (built for an SLR Camera with attached lens) to pad my camera inside of the dry bag for extra protection, which allows enough space in the bag to roll the top numerous times for a nice tight seal. I typically carry the dry bag inside of a backpack with the rest of my fishing gear. The bag has kept my camera dry on more than one occasion when wading across rivers, so no complaints on whether or not the product works - it has for me so far.
As far as a dry bag goes - no problems, works well after numerous uses.
If you happen to have the same idea as I did to use this to lug a DSLR around with you while fly fishing - It does work, but the hassle of opening the backpack to open the dry bag to grab the camera case and then to be able to get at your camera is generally more trouble than it's worth in my experience - that being said, I continue to do it and my gear stays dry.
Rubberized protection
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I don't spend enough time on rivers, but when I do, I like knowing my gear is going to stay dry. Having this bag ensures that the gear I bring on the river never gets wet.
The top of the bag is easy to roll, and does loosen up with some use. As long as you follow the directions on how to close the bag you can be guaranteed that this bag is going to keep your gear dry.
There really isn't a whole lot to say about this bag other than it is build well, and works as described. After watching my bag float down the Colorado River I was nervous that the bag may not work. However, it did, and my gear was completely dry.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I can say that this bag has served me well in the deep slots of utah. But, they need to be rolled very tightly, otherwise water will seep in. I'm fairly convinced this is because of the overly wide rim at the opening. If it were narrower it would be easier to roll tightly. So plan on packing a little less than the advertised capacity. The materials are rugged and seams are good. A little hefty and bulky and to be honest if you're keeping it inside a pack anyways you could do better with something lighter. I'd say look elsewhere personally.
Does not work
Used the bag for a sailing race. Our boat capsized and all our gear obviously ended up in the water. We had multiple SeaLine Baja Dry Bags ranging from 10 L to 30 L. All the bags were sealed correctly with at least 3 rolls and floated on the surface of the water. However, all our gear ended up being wet and most of it had to be thrown out. There were other people with the same bags that capsized as well and ended up with wet and corroded/destroyed gear.
These bags are not a good choice if you plan on having them even slightly submerged under water.
5 years strong!
I've had the 20L bag for 5+ years, and I've had no issues. Great waterproofing, great space, and no ripped seams or holes. The lining is a bit thick and heavy, but it works, and that's what I care about.
tuff stuff
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I own several dry bags and sacks. Most are OR brand and I love them. In this case, I wanted a durable sack for canyoneering. There are definitely lighter sacks for other tasks; but, I feel confident that this bag will withstand the rigors of canyoneering from inside my pack.
Strength: It's strong and durable
Weakness: It's heavy. look elsewhere if it won't get thrown around too much.
Another great sealLine
I have been using SealLine bags for years on the river, and very much like them. This one is another great model to keep the water out- it's not super thick, in fact I was surprised in how flexible the material is. I was expecting something much more stiff. Very easy to roll and seal the top. Still waiting to take it out and fully submerge it in raging water, will give an updated review then!
Not bad, but there is better
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have used this on several extended white water rafting trips and a few day trips. It works pretty well and is a good price. The main problem is that it doesn't hold up as well as some other options. After a year or so, it has started to show wear on the edges and where there are folds. Its a really thick material so once it gets creases in it, especially where it folds to seal at the top, those creases stay. Folding the top carefully is the only way to really seal out the water, and even then, it can leak a little at the top if you don't fold it exactly the same way each time.
This is an excellent choice for someone who wants a bag to use infrequently or for a few specific trips and doesn't want to spend a ton of money. Would also be good for hauling stuff that will be ok on the off chance it gets wet.
A good option for someone who will use a dry bag a ton and is really hard on their gear would be the black canyon dry bag. It's considerably better quality material, though comes at a higher price.
Tough Bag
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought this for a two week canoe trip, and have put it through everything since. The vinyl will take a lot of abuse, and the seal on this thing is great, so long as you roll it right. The downside is that vinyl's heavy and stiff, but this bag is tough as nails and I have never had one leak. You can't beat it for the price.
Exceeds expectations
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I recently bought this bag in the 20L size for canyoneering. I trusted my iPhone inside the bag, and it held up nicely. No water got through, no cracks formed like others have said at the creases, and it performed flawlessly. There are only a few drawbacks I can think of:
1) The bag is really heavy. It's made from REALLY thick vinyl, and it's heavy, but it's burly, bombproof, and really feels completely waterproof.
2) Because of the thick material, it's a bit stiff when rolling up to close.
The black color is really nice, and 20L was big enough for a few snacks, my phone, a change of dry clothes, and a few other small things.
The only bag to buy
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been through lots of different dry bags over the years and will now only use the SeaLine Baja bags. My primary use of the bags is for extended canoe trips (including the 260-mile Texas Water Safari), which invariably result in the bags sitting in the water that accumulates in the bottom of the boat.
These aren't the lightest bags out there, nor are they very supple, but they are tough and don't leak. The tough vinyl material stands up to abuse from boats, rocks, and whatever else you might encounter on the water. It seems every other bag I have used has leaked to some extent, but not the Baja bags.
Seems very Sturdy
I just picked this dry bag up for a wilderness survival course I'm taking. I haven't field tested it yet but I have used a number of Sealine dry bags in the past and this is no different from them. It's made from a very thick vinyl and looks like it'll take a lot of abuse, which is good for what I'll be using it for. I got the green which is a great color that contrasts well with anything found in nature making it very visible in case you tip your raft or canoe and have to retrieve it. I'll update once I've taken it out into the field.
High Quality Bag
Can't wait to try it out. The way the top of the bag rolls over a few time should keep all water out. Very pleased
Stout bag!
Vinyl material makes for a heavier bag. It does it's job superbly! Kept everything dry on the boat. Priced great! Plenty of room for all my gear needs. Not the best for hiking or backpacking because it's a thicker material, but It's great for kayaking, boating.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Sea kayaking is my gig and I am anal about gear performance.
Of all the drybags I have (like 20!) these ones are the most dependable.
While not exactly supple and a little bit chunky I see no abrasion/wear after prolonged use. The slightly sticky fabric seals well when rolled down properly. Not submersible leakproof but no drybag is, nor intended to be.
Burly Dry Bag
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
If you are looking for a durable, heavy duty dry bag look no further than the SealLine Baja Dry Bag. I have the 5-liter version and this thing is bomber. As soon as I picked it up I could tell that the material was legit. That is a good feeling, and in the many times I have used it since it has held up to my expectations. Get one, it'll keep yo stuff dry!
Good dry bag, toughness a little exaggerated
I'd say that these are a good compromise between nylon bags and the heavier pvc ones like those that NRS makes. As others have said, they're too heavy and stiff for backpacking, but they're great for canoeing and kayaking. Lots of people are saying that these bags are really tough; I'd say that they're pretty abrasion resistant except that they develop weak spots under the stress of creases / tight bends in the material. I actually put a hole in one pretty quickly by jamming it (somewhat violently) into the back of my playboat. If you treat them a little more gently, they hold up.
I'm a serving Peace Corps Volunteer with...
I'm a serving Peace Corps Volunteer with a 13" Macbook Pro (13"x9"x1") that I'd like to protect in a dry bag. I'm not sure what size would be appropriate to fit the laptop. Could someone help me work this out?
Hey Jen, this is definitely a bag I'd trust to protect my Macbook. It's a bit on the heavy side, but the durability gives peace of mind. I own the 30L which easily fits a 13" pro along with tons of other gear. If you're just looking to keep your Mac in it and no other gear, the 30L is probably way too big. I'd guess the 20L would still have a wide enough opening to fit the 13" pro in, but I can't say for sure. Hope this helps.
I know this is too late for Jen, but if anyone else is reading this and wants an answer...I would NOT ever put a macbook in this. I would for sure get the Black Canyon bag or something more expensive. And if you are planning on taking the macbook somewhere with the potential to be submerged in water, I would get an NRS Pelican case. I put all my camera gear in Pelican cases when going on a river and they are 100% solid.
Are the dimensions the full length of the...
Are the dimensions the full length of the bag, or the length when the bag is full closed and sealed? And diameter or with as laying flat?
This is really old, but hopefully the answer will help someone.
I measured mine (40 L) and the dimensions listed are 13"x20".
The maximum width of the opening is 20in, as is the height when closed and rolled. The diameter of the bag is 13" open, and at the bottom. I would assume the same correlation applies to the other sizes. Hope it helps!
I was wondering if you have the sealline...
I was wondering if you have the sealline "drybag" that has a neck rope, and would be the size for a small camera? als wondern gwhat size I would need for my sleeping bag, like a seira design -7 mummy size? Thanks, Joan
Looking for dry bag for a 10 year old boy...
Looking for dry bag for a 10 year old boy for a 5 day fishing trip


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weihenweizen (429) Charleston Area, West Virginia | June 18, 2015
Dedicated parking right in front. The place is the marriage of Pier 1 and a small international grocery. The beer are a few places, but most is in the back toward the right. If you are new to rating you could get some country ticks. Prices seemed pretty average. No service to speak of for the beer section. No reason to really go back here.
nevets4433 (31) Alabama | February 6, 2012
Decent selection of readily available craft beers, but nothing here that you can't find most anywhere else. Atmosphere is kinda weird...a lot like one of those hippy/upscale furniture stores. Their alcohol selection seems mostly wine-centric.
Drake (803) Milwaukee, Wisconsin | August 28, 2009
Ambience is typical World Market. Decent size with a decent number of bottles... few of them interesting, though you maybe be able to knock out some countries here pretty easily. Prices are decent. It's close to WFM and Trader Joes, so it's worth a stop if you're in the area. Nice selection of unbranded glassware with a few branded pint glasses.
maniac (98) Baltimore, Maryland | June 28, 2008
This is interesting spot given all the various things they carry. They have a surprising selection of craft beer, usually nothing too rare, but certainly decently priced. It's worth a stop to catch some of the more common micros that are commonly forgotten about.
Butters (188) Richmond, Virginia | February 18, 2008
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Louisiana is known for its love affair with sports and really good food. The sixth annual Game Day Gumbo Cook-Off will combine the two objects of affection to raise funds for Southeastern Louisiana University student-athletes during tailgating activities at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Tailgaters will have the chance to show off their gumbo cooking skills prior to the Lions football game versus Stephen F. Austin.
"This is a fun way to encourage tailgating in support of the Lions while mixing and mingling in Friendship Circle," said Mary Kathryn Borland, advisor of the Southeastern Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. "We're proud to present this annual event and truly appreciate the financial support it provides for SAAC's community engagement and service projects. Last year, we raised $524.50, and we hope to raise even more this year."
There is no cost to participate as a tailgater gumbo chef. The registration form will be available for download from the SAAC page on the Lions Athletics website at http://www.lionsports.net. Serving cups will be provided to each tailgating group. Participants are asked to bring spoons and however much gumbo they're willing to share with their fellow tailgaters.
The public is invited to taste the gumbo at the various Gumbo Tailgating Tasting Stations around Friendship Circle and vote for their favorites by stuffing coins and bills in designated voting jars.
Voting will be open from noon to 6:15 p.m.
The voting jar with the most money will win the 2012 Fans' Choice Award. Additionally, a Judges' Choice Award will be presented based on a blind taste test of samples from each of the participating tailgate sites.
Both winners will be announced at halftime of the football game and will receive Game Day Gumbo Cook-Off Champ gumbo paddles.
The contest is open to any group, whether or not they have a regular tailgating location for SLU home games.
For information about the Game Day Gumbo Cook-Off, call (985) 549-2256.


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There is one major player left in the search game now and it's not Microsoft or Google; it's Facebook, which just raised $16 billion in its IPO.
First, a little history. Yahoo! used to have skin in the game, but it decided Microsoft should power its search engine, instead. While you would think losing a player would have made things boring in the search space, it's actually anything but. The spectre of Facebook encroaching on their turf had every major player so scared that Google, Yahoo!, and Microsoft all tried to buy the social networking giant at one time or another. When they realized that Mark Zuckerberg wasn't going to capitulate, they moved on to Plan B and scrambled to come up with a better answer to the question that keeps Larry and Sergei up at night: how do we make search more relevant?
In the beginning, this was Yahoo!'s game to lose. Yahoo! acquired Delicious in 2005 in the hopes that Yahoo! could leverage the wisdom of the crowd to tailor their search results. Yahoo! had the capability to define the social search space, but it dropped the ball. Not taking advantage of that acquisition was a significant lost opportunity. Then, in January of this year, Google launched "Search, Plus Your World". To say it was badly received would be an understatement. Combine the privacy concerns with the terrible search results Google was suddenly putting out, and people switching search providers was suddenly a real concern for Google. Which brings us to this "future of search" moment.
According to Hitwise, Bing now powers 30.01% of U.S. searches. I'm one of the people who switched. I use Bing on all of my mobile devices now because I found the quality of its mobile search results not only more concise but significantly better than Google's. I've become fatigued with seeing 100,000,000 potential search results returned knowing that after the first page, those results are useless. I especially despise it in a mobile environment. I just want the right answer and I want it now. Thus, I switched to Bing. And I haven't looked back. Clearly I'm not the only one who decided to make the switch.
These stats are not only amazing, but also very timely for Microsoft. Microsoft just announced its plans for social search and after using it, I'm intrigued enough to switch to Bing as my desktop search provider. The best description of it is a combination between Yahoo! Answers and your regular search engine. Immediately upon using it, you'll see a grey sidebar that shows Facebook friends that may have some input on what you're searching for. It even goes one step further and allows you to post directly to Facebook, asking those friends specifically about the topic of your search. This makes search social (and potentially viral) and integrates it in a non-intrusive way. I get advice from people I value about the topics I care about. By all indications, Microsft has a winner in this product. But a winner for whom?
Answer: Facebook.
Don't get me wrong, Microsoft (itself an investor in Facebook) certainly gets a lot of credit for putting together an awesome product in Bing. However, the big winner here is definitely Facebook. What's funny is that this horse race started out as a way to stop Facebook from entering the search arena and it's Facebook who will end up being the biggest winner in Microsoft's search successes. Why? Because with this move Facebook becomes even more indispensable to our online lives.
I already can't read the news, interact with my friends, watch videos online, or do basically anything online with running into Facebook Connect. Now Facebook is integrated directly into my Internet searches in a way that actually makes sense. If this integration takes off, the amount of data Facebook will collect about each of us and our search patterns is astounding. Add to that the fact that we'll probably only be sharing the searches that truly matter to us and Facebook gets some of the most valuable data out there. Want proof of that? Just look at how much money Google makes off of that same data with AdWords. Facebook is making a bold move into search and challenging Google directly through its investor Microsoft. Meanwhile everyone is looking the other way and applauding Microsoft for being the comeback kid. Brilliant.
So let's tally this all up. Yahoo!, Google and Microsoft all tried (and failed) to acquire Facebook. Yahoo! ended up not only dropping the social search ball, but being forced to get out of the game altogether. Google screwed the pooch and took five steps backwards in search relevancy due to a horrible Google+ integration. And now Microsoft hands the keys to the search kingdom to Facebook; the very same player all of them were trying to defend against in the first place.
I, for one, am both intrigued and scared; no one company should be as indispensable as Facebook is now. I am going on record as saying Facebook is the Future King of Search.


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Esthetic imagination,contrasted to mechanical, 264;fixity of, 264.
Yet the understanding cannot release itself from the fixity of these antitheses.
There are two ways in which a language may attain permanence or fixity.
Nor in the walk of life to which the Buonapartes belonged was the fixity of names as rigid then as it later became.
I responded to his words and to the fixity of his gaze by silence.
Clearly, then, no science can interpret the fixity of terms quite literally.
He had no fixity of purpose, no anchor of righteousness that held him.
I had no desire to linger between that dame and the purpose, whatever it might be, that dwelt in the fixity of her frown.
He had a fixity of purpose; not too much purpose, but so fixed.


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The Black Student Organization is hosting a Black History Knowledge Bowl where teams will compete in a jeopardy style tournament on questions from black culture and black history.
They are looking for three teams with 3-4 players on each team. If you're a competitive person, get a team of your friends together and sign-up to compete for the grand prize.


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I want one!
sounds pretty sweet but the price is probably gunna suck.
ya, i'm sure the price is going to be up there. But, i'm sure the other wet suit technologies will jump on board and find similar technologies to compete and eventually get the price down. Either way, being warmer is good!


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I have an EVGA nForce 680i motherboard with a hardware RAID controler on it.
I installed Vista on a 2 x 150GB Raptor RAID 0 array.I'd like to know if the
Vista disk defragmenter (or the Live OneCare disk defragmenter)supports RAID
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'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' Invades New York City For Game Launch
'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' is perhaps the most anticipated video game of 2012. We love video games, but what we love even more is that Nine Inch Nails / How to Destroy Angels musician Trent Reznor wrote the theme for the game. With Avenged Sevenfold also appearing in the newest 'Call of Duty' game, we went to cover the midnight launch of 'Black Ops II' in New York City.
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Saturday, January 14, 2006
Bullock's in Bethlehem
This morning I drove an hour and a half out of my way to see a young Bullock's Oriole in Bethlehem. The bird is coming to a feeder behind a house, and when I got there this morning, it was pouring rain. Fortunately, within ten minutes, the bird appeared at the feeder, where it seemed to eat some grape jelly spread out for it on the platform feeder. Then after about 45 seconds, it flew off around the back side of the house.
While this is only the third time this species has been seen in Pennsylvania, I grew up with them out west and have seen dozens, if not hundreds, of them. So why would I drive an hour and a half out of my way and stand in the rain for ten minutes--just to see this orange and gray bird for less than a minute? Especially when I should be spending the full day working on my PhD dissertation on urban bird conservation? Probably because I'm insane. Its just what birders do!
Now, there's a Northern Hawk Owl I'd love to see just six hours away up in New York. What are the chances I can get my family to make a day trip of it?
Posted by birdchaser at 12:04 PM
1 comment:
- Home Bird said...
I love reading this blog! Even though I'm mostly a homebirder now, I used to do all this stuff too and it's so much fun to read about your adventures. And, truth to tell, I did go chase the snowy owl over here in South Jersey not long ago. But THAT bird was worth it, of course (which is what I always tell myself)! Great blog, and you are obviously a great birder. Thanks for sharing.
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How Safe Is Your Church?
God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect their Bodies
By: Justin & Lindsey Holcomb
Publisher: New Growth Press (2015)
For: Parents | Families | Counselors
Summary: God Made All of Me starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth to kids and their bodies. It equips parents to talk with both boys and girls about their bodies and to help them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. God Made All of Me allows families to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes.
Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores
By: Diane Langberg, Ph. D
Publisher: New Growth Press (2015)
For: Victims | Counselors | Churches
Summary: When someone suffers through trauma, can healing happen? And, if yes, how does it happen? Dr. Diane Langberg tackles these complex and difficult questions with the insights she has gained through more than forty years of counseling those whose lives have been destroyed by trauma and abuse. Her answer carefully explained in Suffering and the Heart of God is "Yes, what trauma destroys, Christ can and does restore."
But it's not a fast process, instead much patience is required from family, friends, and counselors as they wisely and respectfully help victims unpack their traumatic suffering through talking, tears, and time. And it's not a process that can be separated from the work of God in both a counselor and counselee. Dr. Langberg calls all of those who wish to help sufferers to model Jesus's sacrificial love and care in how they listen, love, and guide. The heart of God is revealed to sufferers as they grow to understand the cross of Christ and how their God came to this earth and experienced such severe suffering that he too is "well-acquainted with grief." The cross of Christ is the lens that transforms and redeems traumatic suffering and its aftermath, not only for the sufferer, but it also transforms those who walk with the suffering. This book will be a great help to anyone who loves, listens to, and seeks to help someone impacted by trauma and abuse. There is no quick fix, but there is the hope for healing through the love of God in Christ
Protecting Children from Abuse in the Church
By: Basyle Tchividjian
Publisher: New Growth Press (2015)
For: Ministry Leaders | Counselors | Churches
Summary: How do we protect the children in our Christian community from sexual offenders? We are becoming more and more aware of the prevalence of child abuse, both in society at large and in the church. We want to protect children in our community from abuse, but we don't always know the best ways to go about that.
From his years of experience as a child abuse prosecutor, Boz Tchividjian unpacks the dynamics of a church environment that allows perpetrators to thrive and offers constructive help for educating and training your church to recognize and deal with potential abuse. Using biblical principles and the example of Jesus, he shows you how to cultivate an attitude and environment in your church that provides safety and protection for these young ones.
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When Faith Hurts: How the Christian Community Can Serve Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Worship: The Act of Loving and Caring for Children
Minimizing the Opportunities: Effective Child Protection Policies
When Faith Hurts: Understanding and Addressing the Many Spiritual Issues Associated with Child Sexual Abuse (PowerPoint)
Summary: Spiritual injuries are a significant consequence of child sexual abuse. Ongoing spiritual confusion and unanswered spiritual questions will undoubtedly contribute to the painful, and sometimes lifelong, damages caused by abuse. Therefore, it is critical that those who are on the frontlines of addressing and combating child sexual abuse be properly prepared to understand and respond to the spiritual consequences of this heinous crime. This PowerPoint presentation provides the necessary fundamentals needed for the Christian community to begin playing a significant role in confronting and addressing childhood sexual abuse and the spiritual damage left in its wake.
Worship: The Act of Loving and Caring for Children (PowerPoint)
Summary: Paul writes in 1st Corinthians, "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." In other words, the very purpose for which God has breathed life into each one of us is to worship Him. As man's chief end is to worship God, Satan's chief objective is to rob God of that worship by and through the physical and spiritual destruction of His worshippers…mankind. and tThis dark agenda often begins with Satan's attempt to destroy the most venerable of worshippers:, children.! This PowerPoint presentation lays out what is at the heart of child abuse: ....the robbery of worship.
The Long Journey Home: Understanding and Ministering to the Sexually Abused
By: Andrew J. Schmutzer
Publisher: Wipf & Stock (2011)
For: Survivors | Ministry Leaders | Counselors
Summary: Maybe the only thing new about sexual abuse is quality discussion from several professions (psychology, theology, and pastoral care). Here are the insights of over two dozen psychologists, theologians, and those in pastoral care, all targeting the issue of sexual abuse. Designed as a resource for Christian educators, therapists, pastors, social workers, group leaders, and survivors, The Long Journey Home Schmutzer combines current research in mental health with rich theological reflection, global concern with fervent pastoral wisdom for the local faith community to create a fresh resource of information for those who have survived abuse and those ministering to them. Whether you are a counselor, professor, pastor, or spouse of a survivor, you hold in your hand a fresh resource of information and advocacy for those suffering from the devastating effects of sexual abuse and rape. The breadth of material, biblical insight, discussion questions, and helpful resources gathered here just may be the tool of a generation.
Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, And Other Sex Offenders
By: Anna C. Salter
Publisher: Basic Books (2004)
Summary: What motivates sexual abusers? Why are so few caught? Drawing on the stories of abusers, Anna C. Salter shows that sexual predators use sophisticated deception techniques and rely on misconceptions surrounding them to evade discovery. Arguing that even the most knowledgeable among us can be fooled, Anna Salter dispels the myths about sexual predators using anecdotes and case histories and gives us the tools to protect our families and ourselves. A must read for all Christian parents, leaders, and church members!
On the Threshold of Hope
By: Diane Langberg
Publisher: Tyndale (2012)
Summary: On the Threshold of Hope offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Dr. Langberg's insights and the quotations from many survivors assure readers that they are not alone and that Christ, the Redeemer, can heal their deep wounds.book offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Through stories, Scripture, questions, and encouragement, Dr. Langberg walks with survivors on the road to healing through Christ's love and power.
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault
By: Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb
Publisher: Crossway (2011)
For: Survivors and Their Families | Ministry Leaders | Counselors
Summary: The statistics are jarring. One in four women and one in six men are or will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. But as sobering as the statistics are, they don't begin to speak to the darkness and grief experienced by these victims. Because sexual assault causes physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain, victims need clear help, hope, and healing. In Rid of My Disgrace, a couple experienced in counseling victims of sexual assault explains how the grace of God can heal the broken and restore the disgraced. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb—who've been working with abuse survivors for years —outline an approach here for moving from destruction to redemption. While avoiding platitudes and shallow theology, Rid of My Disgrace combines biblical and theological depth with up-to-date research. This book is primarily written for those who have been assaulted (either as children or adults) but also equips family, friends, pastors, and others to care for victims in ways that are compassionate, practical, and informed. Part of the Re:Lit series.
Discussion Guide: Rid of My Disgrace
By: Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb with Stephanie R. Hurter
Publisher: New Growth Press ( April 2015)
This brand new Rid of My Disgrace Small Group Discussion Guide answers our collective questions, bringing healing and hope into the safety of the faith community. Designed to be used with Rid of My Disgrace, the small group discussion guide walks victims of sexual abuse along a biblical path of restoration, helping them to finally be rid of their disgrace.
Offenders in the Church: Who Are They and How Do They Operate?
Presentation by GRACE founder Boz Tchividjian regarding the prevalence and tactics of sexual abusers within the faith community
This presentation will provide basic information about how sexual abusers use the faith community to gain access to children.
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MDALLEGA-L ArchivesArchiver > MDALLEGA > 2010-05 > 1274575336
From: Sharon Banzhoff <>
Subject: [MDALLEGA] Oldtown cemeteries
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 19:42:16 -0500 (CDT)
Not ALL of the cemeteries around Oldtown are in the book. In fact, the
largest one
in Oldtown is not in the book. If I am not mistaken, it is located behind
Fire Hall. The Mt. Taber Cemetery in Spring Gap and Oliver Grove U.M.
Cemetery are not in the book. Ed Twigg had indicated to me that he had
these cemeteries and I believe Connie had typed the inventories up for Ed.
Ed had
said these cemeteries would be the next cemetery book. Perhaps there is
someone on
the List that knows more about what is in the future with a second cemetery
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A quirky kind of store has opened up at 298 Mulberry Street in downtown Manhattan. It's the first retail location for MakerBot, one of the leading consumer 3D printer companies. People can come in, look at a variety of printed objects, and buy 3D printed knickknacks like watch bands and little plastic squirrels for their friends. They can also check out the just-released Replicator 2 printer from MakerBot that costs $2,199 and lets people build larger, more precise objects than its predecessors could. (It's aimed at professional designers who want an object factory on their desk.)
I've been waiting a while for one of the 3D printer makers to go the retail route, and it's quite something to see the initial store appear in New York. Through MakerBot and Shapeways, in particular, New York has emerged at the hotbed of the consumer 3D printing scene. (Shapeways is sort of like the Amazon.com (AMZN) of 3D printing. It lets people order objects made out of plastic, glass, metal, and other materials, and then prints the objects and mails them off.) Later this year, in fact, Shapeways will also open a 3D printing factory in Long Island City and have an area where people can see how these objects get made.
Silicon Valley, for some reason, has shown very little interest in 3D printing. There's a couple of startups like Bespoke Innovations, newly acquired by the giant 3D Systems (DDD) (which I profiled earlier this year); and Made In Space, a company that is experimenting with zero-gravity 3D printing so that one day space missions could save weight by printing objects they need after launch. Overall, though, venture capitalists have ignored the technology, and even a printing giant like Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) has only managed a reseller deal around commercial 3D printing systems. It's said nothing about making its own machines or having consumer aspirations.
To have a look at how good the consumer models have gotten, check out Bre Pettis, the MakerBot chief executive officer, in this demo of the new Replicator. Or have a peek at the Cube from 3D Systems, which costs $1,299. With these two systems, the hardware has started to move well beyond the crude, hobbyist stage. Just as important, the software is catching up, so that true amateurs—and not just engineers—can design their own models and print them with relative ease.


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Tim Tebow was the subject of a conversation held by former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannebaum during a radio interview recently, and Tannebaum admitted that while the popular Christian athlete has a lot of heart, trading for him was a mistake.
"Obviously we made a couple mistakes -- trading for Tim Tebow most notably. But I would say beyond that, but we [could have done a better job with the bottom of our roster], especially toward the end," Tannenbaum said on
Tebow was snatched up by New York in a fourth-round draft pick after he helped take the Denver Broncos to a playoff win in 2011, but it quickly became evident that the team didn't know what to do with him. Tannebaum was let go when the Jets finished the 2012 season after having noticeable trouble finding the right place for Tebow. While his loyal fans were upset that his talents weren't being utilized, the Jets seemed to think he just didn't have what it takes to keep up, and veteran quarterback Mark Sanchez shouldered most of the burden on the field.
"I think his career is over without playing another position," one NFL GM reportedly said of Tebow.
Coach Rex Ryan issued a statement after Tebow was cut loose, saying, "We have a great deal of respect for Tim Tebow. Unfortunately, things did not work out the way we all had hoped. Tim is an extremely hard worker, evident by the shape he came back in this offseason. We wish him the best moving forward."
Tebow was picked up by the Patriots in the preseason but was quickly cut, but Tannebaum doesn't think Tebow will have a hard time finding another opportunity, saying, "Tim obviously didn't play well in the preseason with New England, but he's a guy (who's) incredibly passionate about his career," Tannenbaum said. "I would never bet against Tim. We used to have an expression that Tim's the type of guy who's either going to be successful or die trying. His relentlessness and passion -- I would think he'll get another opportunity."
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4 nights ago I woke up to find I was bleeding. I went to the hospital where they did an exam and said everything was ok. A day after that I started cramping worse than I ever have in my life. I called my doctor and they said not to worry. The next day I started bleeding at work. I went in to the office they did an exam and said everything was still ok, and not to worry. When I got home I was bleeding but it was more of a dark brown and it was heavier. Today when I woke up I started again. Has anyone had this happen? What is this? They say the baby is ok but this doesn't seem normal at all to me. This is my first baby btw.
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November 17, 2009
Digg Moved from MySQL to Cassandra?
At today's Web 2.0 Expo keynote with Kevin Rose and Jay Adelson they mentioned they'd done a lot of architecture work on Digg including moving things from MySQL to Cassandra.
I guess something like this was on the table in 2006, mentioned in this O'Reilly article, but the comments clear it up as more of a "we've thought about it and are sticking with MySQL."
This whole idea of NoSQL, and that developers would rank performance over normalization and ability to use joins is interesting. At today's NoSQL talk there was a good Q/A where folks got to ask questions like "what if you need transactions" or "how consistent is data replicated to other servers." NoSQL adopts the line about choosing "the right tool for the job", so the response to many of these questions is not what a died-in-the-wool RDBMS user would be looking to hear.
Interesting to see how this class of data storage evolves. The prediction at today's talk was that in 12 months most new web development would be happening on a NoSQL database. Hmm. The web moves fast, but I'm not sure about that one.
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They upgraded our room T no extra charge The first room was absolutely discusting. The carpet was filthy and torn throughout the room. The walls were smeared with grime from hands, heads, and who knows what else. The dishes were dirty. The curtins were torn. My kids refused to sit o. The furniture. The elevator was filthy/ gross. It was by far the worse place had ever stayed in!!!!!
It was a cheap place to sleep for the night. That place needs to be renovated.
Beautiful restaurant and Koi Pond. The room was old looking (not modern at all).
When I arrived there, the front told me the hotel records did not show my data and kept me waiting for mre than an hour. It is badically local only hotel and tourist shall avoid it.
It is in a convenient location for shopping. That there is a restaurant for all meals. We did not like the late checkin expecially when we came from an outer island. I missed being able to choose a breakfast meal from a menu.
The staff were very friendly. Loved its location, everything was walking distance. And that the room had a lot of conveniences like the coffee maker, toaster, microwave and fridge. That the Wifi wasn't free. Would have been nice if it was included with the room.
OK. This is for the traveler/family on a budget. We had to unexpectedly stay in Honolulu for an extra day and we were able to get a room for about $130/night. They gave out fish food to feed the Koi. The kids and adults liked that. Small store in the lobby that sold water that didn't cost an arm and a leg. They had a kiosk where you could check out movies (for free). Had to use the card key to operate the elevator. I liked that extra measure of security. The door was incredibly heavy. If my daughter was in the room alone and a fire broke out, she would have been toast. The bathtub was in terrible shape. Not in the greatest area, but we never felt scared. Not very much on site parking for free, but a parking structure across the street. The rooms and decor are from the 70's. This is not a 5 star hotel, but very acceptable. If you want to be in downtown Honolulu and are a budget-this is a very reasonable option.
the room was ok. difficulty checking in. Mom paid for room using her credit card, and hotel staff insisted that I give them the card, which I did not have on me. Very frustrating. We were about to leave, when the manager relented. Totally unnecessary. Ruined our evening.
there was nothing nice to report the rooms were dirty. our accomadations were for 1 queen bed and we ended up with 4 singles..they did nothing to rectify this.
Room was clean and bright. Age of hotel shows but that is compensated by a reasonable price. Pagoda restaurant next door gives 25% discount with stay. Very local-favorite. Worth the visit! No complaints!
great location, friendly customer service, ample parking (for $10), wifi included in room, free movie during stay, two refrigerators, great water pressure, beds were comfy- not super hard, but not stiff, there's hot water! :) the air conditioner leaked in the room, the stove was great- 2 coil burners, but there was not that much room to put a dish dryer/strainer, the shower head is out of the wall and rusty, the drain in the shower took a long time to drain water.
The hotel excellent hospitality and location is so closed to walk to shopping centers and fine restaurants. No complaint.


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Michigan Tech Shares National Conservation Award
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April 24, 2009—
Michigan Technological University has received a Two Chiefs Partnership Award from the US Forest Service and the US Department of Agriculture Nature Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), for Project BURN-UP (Biomass Utilization and Restoration Network for the Upper Peninsula).
The Two Chiefs awards recognize outstanding partnerships among conservation districts, state foresters, the Forest Service and NRCS. BURN-UP was one of four recipients of Two Chiefs awards nationwide.
Project BURN-UP is a local partnership comprising Michigan Tech and 16 other organizations, including federal, state and local agencies, as well as private and non-profit partners. It was established to stimulate development of a sustainable woody biomass industry in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
"This has been a very productive partnership, and it's nice to see that recognized," said James M. Schmierer Jr., a member of the BURN-UP steering commitee. Schmierer is a forester and lecturer at Michigan Tech's School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science "Our group sees many new opportunities to extend the work we have been doing and build new partnerships to further strengthen Michigan's sustainable biomass energy development," he said.
BURN-UP is working to stimulate development of a sustainable woody biomass industry in the Upper Peninsula in two ways. The partnership is promoting increased use of wood as fuel because of its economic and environmental advantages over non-renewable fossil fuels. BURN-UP also provides public information about the environmental risks of excessive or poorly located biomass harvesting.
During its first phase, BURN-UP sponsored two woody biomass harvesting workshops, conducted an energy system survey of schools in the UP, produced and distributed a fact sheet on heating UP schools with woody biomass and worked on woody biomass harvesting guidelines for the UP.
Michigan Technological University (www.mtu.edu) is a leading public research university developing new technologies and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences.


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Dave Grohl Talks Lyrical Inspiration, Shuts Down Adele, Taylor Swift Rumors"I was inspired by what was going on with our country – politically, personally, as a father, an American and a musician."
Taylor Swift Wins Legal Victory in Assault CaseU.S. District Judge William Martinez formally sanctioned Mueller for destroying the devices and permitted Swift's legal team to question the DJ.
Katy Perry Brings Up Old Feud Again: 'I Love Taylor Swift'"I mean, I love her, I always have," Perry said. "We've had our differences but I just continue to say, 'God bless her on her journey.'"
Taylor Swift Carried Out of Her Apartment in a Large Suitcase?Sources say she was lifted from her apartment in New York City to a waiting truck, while a dozen security guards looked on.
Lorde Shuts Down Taylor Swift Rift Reports with Style and GraceWe believe they call this a mic drop.
Calvin Harris Explains Why He 'Snapped' after Taylor Swift Breakup"I was protecting what I see as my one talent in the world being belittled. It felt like things were piling on top of me and that was when I snapped."
8 Times Taylor Swift Won July 4thLet's face it, Taylor loves America more than you.
Watch Taylor Swift Congratulate Russell Westbrook on NBA MVPSwift takes credit for the baller's prowess, and goes on to give him props for giving her the idea for "Shake it Off."
Lorde is 'Sorry' for 'Insensitive' Comment Regarding Taylor Swift Friendship"Didn't mention Taylor, but regardless, I f----- up and that was really insensitive. I'm sorry," she wrote.
Lorde Adorably Compares Friendship with Taylor Swift to Having AllergiesThere are certain places you can't go, certain things you can't do.
Ed Sheeran Chimes in on Feud Between Taylor Swift & Katy Perry"I've done feud songs before but no one cares about them!" he said.
Is Taylor Swift Hiding in Selena Gomez's 'Bad Liar' Video?Fans think so.


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|Connecting America - 1999 Report to the Nation
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Financial Statement
The Federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is the principal source of funds for federal surface transportation programs. Established by the Highway Revenue Act of 1956, and extended periodically through subsequent legislation, the HTF receives revenues from excise taxes on gasoline, diesel, and other motor fuels, as well as several excise taxes related to heavy trucks. The current rate of federal taxation for gasoline is 18.4 cents per gallon, and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel fuel. The HTF has two accounts: Highway and Mass Transit. The programs of FHWA are supported by the Highway Account. Revenues to the Highway Account of the HTF by category for FY 1999 are shown at right.
Current law requires that a portion of the revenue to the HTF accrues to a Mass Transit Account, used to finance federal transit programs. The amount accruing to the Mass Transit Account equals 2.86 cents per gallon of the federal gasoline and diesel taxes, and a portion of other fuel taxes. In FY 1999, the Mass Transit Account was credited with $5,477,927,289.
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century and prior highway authorization acts provide for the apportionment and allocation of funding to the states in the form of contract authority. This allows the FHWA to enter into project agreements with states in advance of appropriations providing for cash reimbursements. The obligation of federal funds constitutes the federal government's commitment to pay a state for the federal share of a project's cost, and occurs when a project is approved and a project agreement is executed. Reimbursements, or cash outlays, occur upon request by a state after costs have been incurred.
The following illustrates the amount of money spent on various types of improvements or highway projects in 1999.
The following shows the total level of federal-aid funding obligated for highway-related activities from 1987 to 1999.