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INTERNATIONAL bowler Graham Shadwell has vowed to continue competing for his country, as long as he is selected on merit.
The 37-year-old England international, who plays for the Spencer Moulton outdoor club in Bradford on Avon and Clarrie Dunbar indoors, has journeyed to Australia for the next eight weeks as his career takes off in a new direction.
Shadwell, who was considering retiring from international competition after winning a bronze medal in the pairs at last year's World Championships in December, departed after lifting the English Indoor Bowling Association's Champion of Champions crown for a second time on Sunday.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist said: "I was thinking about giving it a rest, but I've decided that I'm going to keep on doing it, as long as I'm selected because I'm good enough and not as a name.
"I've got a new partner in the pairs (Jamie Chestney) and we won a (world) bronze medal last year so maybe we can do even better in the future.
"I've been asked if I'd like to do the Commonwealth Games (in Glasgow) in 2014 and I said that I'd like to and then there are the Atlantic Championships and the World Championships in 2016 to look forward to.
"Going off on a trip to Australia on my own is something I've never done before and I'm a bit nervous about it.
"I'm going to be playing in the Australian Open, which I competed in before in 2010, and then I'll hopefully be competing in the Adelaide Masters and the Melbourne Masters.
"I've got myself sorted with a good team out there (Holdfast Bay) and I'll be playing in their league games.
"I've also got myself a sponsor out there, which is a company called Aerobowls."
Winner of the national Champion of Champions title in 2005, the Trowbridge man got the better of junior international Travis Mellor 21-13 in the final last Sunday at Warner Lakeside, Hayling Island.
He added: "It's a tough competition to win because you have to win your club championship and then regionals to get in to it.
"My matches were spread out and it was a really secluded place – I hate sitting around doing nothing.
"But I won in the end and I was happy about that."
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A Snowmobilers Paradise8 Feb 2012
The Great Northern Peninsula is the premier snowmobiling destination in Newfoundland, boasting a winter wonderland experience with its spectacular Long Range Mountains, scenic vistas and ocean views. With its often perfect snowmobiling excursions and other winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing and dog sledding, visitors will experience supreme winter fun.
Snow West '12, set to take place between Wednesday March 21 and Saturday March 24, 2012, is an annual event designed to showcase the outstanding variety of fun winter adventures and evening experiences available for visitors to Western Newfoundland.
Newfoundland and Labrador is not a quick trip. But in the past few years, the brand seems to be everywhere, beckoning travellers to spend the time and money it takes to visit the province. That's thanks to a consistent campaign of cinematic TV ads showcasing the province's scenery and charming nature. For courting tourism in a down market, the campaign has won the Grand Prix at the 2012 edition of CASSIES, which award the best in Canadian advertising.
Protection of Blanche Brook fossils welcomed10 Jan 2012
The Blanche Brook Fossil Site in Stephenville is among seven sites in the province now protected under the "Historic Resources Act" as a result of recently approved regulations.
From August 21 to September 2, long-distance hiker and filmmaker Mark Flagler was in Western Newfoundland beginning production on a one-hour documentary about the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) in North America. It follows his successful Appalachian Impressions documentary about the US Appalachian Trail, which aired in more than a million households on the PBS television network.
Newfoundland and Labrador: Days dawn first15 Dec 2011
Still relatively unknown as a tourism destination, Newfoundland and Labrador is a treasury of fascinating history, scenery, great seafood, ghostly "happenings", traditional music and friendly people.
But this is where the North American day dawns first.
Mummers fest just part of rocking Yuletide3 Dec 2011
An oversized bra worn over a plaid shirt with a flowing skirt, a face-shielding lace doily, a floppy hat and an ugly stick. That's a fairly standard costume for the wild and wonderful Yuletide tradition called mummering...
ZIP-A-Dee-Doo-Dah!1 Oct 2011
Martin Flynn took his love for the outdoors and turned it into a hit business. Flynn is the CEO of Marble Zip Tours in Steady Brook, the only zip line in Atlantic Canada. He is also a graduate of College of the North Atlantic's two-year Adventure Tourism-Outdoor Recreation program.
Where on earth can you hike trails for seven days straight that are at once beautifully wild and off the beaten path, yet also accessible and within reach of a comfortable B&B every night? Ruggedly scenic trails, weaving along and above the ocean, affording the occasional sighting of a whale or an iceberg as they hum with history spanning thousands of years?
Lawrence Hill, author of the award-winning Book of Negroes, writes about being bewitched by majestic Gros Morne National Park - and tracing the history of the incomparable Viking settlement L'Anse aux Meadows.
One Globe and Mail writer samples the culinary delights of a visit to Newfoundland and Labrador...
Whale Watching in Newfoundland28 Jul 2011
Once a home base for commercial whalers, the Canadian province is now a popular locale for spotting the massive creatures...
New Centre for Textile Art opens in Conche21 Jul 2011
On July 26, 2011 the French Shore Historical Society, based in Conche on the east coast of the Great Northern Peninsula, will officially open a Centre for Textile Art. The purpose of the Centre will be to encourage the art of handmade textile crafts and to promote the art and history of textile-based traditions....
East West North Expo 20118 Jul 2011
Now in its third year and continuing to grow this summer's Expo highlights some of the best artists, musicians, street entertainers, craftspeople, chefs and buskers from across the entire province. With three different locations, Placentia, Corner Brook and Labrador City as the centres for this year's travelling festivities, be sure to check out one nearest to you.
What an Amazing 48 Half Hours24 Jun 2011
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism's 48 Half-Hours contest to give away 48 free flights in partnership with WestJet wrapped yesterday with an incredible 900,000 entries from across Canada. The contest, hosted exclusively on Facebook, generated more than 620 entries per minute.
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism and WestJet have paired up to give Canadian residents the chance to win 48 free round-trip flights to Newfoundland and Labrador in just 48 half hours (that's 24 hours to some folks), starting at noon (NDT) today (10:30 AM Eastern). You can enter to win as many times as you like, each and every half hour!
Mark your calendars and set your watches to the half hour. On June 22, at 12:00 PM NDT (10:30 AM EDT), Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism is pairing up with WestJet to launch a major travel contest.
Stephenville festival aims for top quality16 Jun 2011
The Stephenville Theatre Festival kicks off on July 15th, wraps up on August 14th, and brings a brand new set of shows that are sure to leave audiences engaged and entertained. We're bringing in some of the best talent in Canada, so it's sure to be a good time!
World's Best Hikes: 15 Classic Trails9 Jun 2011
Over the past decade, author Peter Potterfield has hiked more than 10,000 miles over six continents to research his definitive list of the best hiking trails in the world. He picks the Long Range Traverse trail from Western Brook Pond to Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland as one of his top 15 next to the likes of Petra, Tasmania and Patagonia.
Parks Canada Celebrates 100th Birthday19 May 2011
Parks Canada is celebrating it's groundbreaking 100-year anniversary this summer and there will be special events to mark the occassion at the various historic and scenic sites across Newfoundland and Labrador. That means lots of interesting things to see and do, all summer long, at some of the most beautiful and fascinating areas in the province. Read on for event info...

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The 20th floor of the Riverplace Tower on the Southbank was evacuated Monday afternoon after a powdery substance was found in a threatening letter opened at Sen. Bill Nelson's office.
Two hours later, the senator's office said the powder turned out to be corn starch.
Nelson's Jacksonville office is on the 20th floor of the building. Nelson was in Jacksonville Monday morning and was giving media interviews at his office, but left before the letter was opened.
First word of a suspicious substance came about 3 p.m. About 45 minutes later, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office bomb squad was called to the 28-floor building once known as the Gulf Life Tower.
Jacksonville Fire-Rescue spokesman Tom Francis would only say, "A white substance that was observed did not represent bomb material."
An email sent to tenants of the building from the property manager's office notified them of the substance found and that police and fire personnel were on the way.
The email from the Gate Riverplace Company obtained by Channel 4 said the elevators and air conditioning in the building were shut down by request of the Fire Department.
Local officials have not released any details on the specifics of what was found, but Channel 4 received an email from Nelson's office at 5:10 p.m. saying, "The authorities have determined the white powdery substance sent to Sen. Nelson?s office inside a threat letter today was corn starch, not anthrax."
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SAINT LEO, Fla. – Ticket proceeds from the Saint Leo men's basketball game against Barry on Saturday, February 9, will be directly donated to the Cesar Odio Leukemia Foundation, head coach Lance Randall announced Friday.
Odio, the head men's basketball coach at Barry, was diagnosed with Leukemia for the second time in April. He has coached the Buccaneers for 18 years, guiding Barry to three NCAA Division II national tournaments and establishing a school record for wins (23) in a season twice.
One hundred percent of the funds raised from the ticket sales from the men's basketball game will be donated to the Foundation. A donation jar will also be available at the ticket table for those who wish make additional contributions.
The Lions and Buccaneers are slated to tip off at 4 p.m. in the Marion Bowman Activities Center. For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's basketball team, visit SaintLeoLions.com. Also, be sure to 'Like' the Lions on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


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Miguel Hernández is a graphic designer, typedesigner, illustrator, teacher & creative person in Santiago de Chile, Southamerica. Born in 1977 in Concepción Chile. Studied Graphic Design at Universidad del BíoBío State University in Chillán, Chile.
Actually selling "Fiancé" programmed by Ale Paul via Sudtipos. Currently working in new typefaces for The Latinotype Foundry with Daniel Hernández & Luciano Vergara.


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Over the weekend, during an unusually hot fall Saturday, I dug into my freezer and unearthed a single, lonely Harbor Bar. This last vestige of a long, bountiful summer served as a lonely indicator that the party was indeed over…
Maine — know for whoopie pies, lobsters and Moxie — has recently enjoyed the return of another old school classic — the Harbor Bar. Most popular Down East in Maine, this magical treat consists of two cookies sandwiching frosty vanilla or mint ice cream — all enrobed in a rich, chocolaty bath.
Though easy enough to make at home with chocolate chip cookies and ice cream dipped in melted chocolate, few things rival the chilly crack, crunch and sweet melt of a Harbor Bar on the way to the beach in the dog days of August. Is there a better summer job than catching minty drips and taking care of your own chocolate fingerprints?
If you're feeling an overwhelming urge to fight fall off a little longer, try 3 Hot Ways to Save Summer:
- Cooking Channel's Summer Foods Bucket List
- Keeping and canning summer — How To Can Tomatoes
- A Truly Indian Summer — Indian cooking from summer to fall
What foods or drinks are you already missing terribly from summer?
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Our Favorite Celebrity 'No Makeup' Selfies
Ever since news broke that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were getting divorced, or as she put it – "Consciously Uncoupled" – I've found myself in a deep funk. My macriobiotic greens were wilting, my Tracy Anderson DVDs collecting dust, my Vespa, lonely, silent. This week has given me a lot of time to think. Mainly, what other couples are on the verge of consciously uncoupling? Then it hit me. Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog. The two couples are nearly identical. She is defined by her eating habits, and he, a successful singer with wide-set eyes. Could it be that Piggy and Kermit are waiting for the right moment to Consciously Uncouple? These photos say "mmmmaybe." Starting with Sign #1:
Her head turned away from Kermit's, a few feltimeters in front of him. He may be smiling, but she knows they are through.
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I can't say I was disappointed when my good friend called and invited me to lunch. It was one of the slowest days I'd experienced up to that point, and the heat was stifling. He inquired as to my availability for an afternoon endeavor with him and his fiancee at the Park Tavern, and I told him I was going to give it one more hour with hopes that my fortunes would suddenly take a turn for the better. They didn't.
I lived with my parents for a month after moving back to Bureau County in August, as the room at my highly-anticipated new residence needed the touch of a paint brush and a nail gun before it was suitable for habitation. After stressing for a few weeks that I was not bringing home any bacon, it dawned on me one day that a gold mine was sitting right there in the back yard at my parent's house. Well, a gold kernel mine would be a more appropriate definition.
My father has grown sweet corn in the field between their house and the country road they have lived on for years now, and he has always generously invited those near and dear to the family to come fill their arms — those succulent cobs which the summer warmth summons the ears from the stalk like butterflies from their cocoons. I asked him if I could roll up my sleeves and venture into the rows, and after being granted permission, an income that literally sprouted from the ground itself became my temporary means of occupation.
My dad scouted out some prime time real estate on Main Street in Princeton to accommodate my newest business venture, and so there I was on that sticky afternoon, beads of sweat rolling down my forehead as I sat next to a vehicle full of seemingly undesirable product. That's the funny thing about sales. Sometimes you don't see the biggest fish in the lake until it slaps you in the face on its jump into the boat.
The cuisine and camaraderie at the Park Tavern were both entirely enjoyable, but my eyes kept glancing over to a handful of gals who were playing cards at the tables beside us. They were not spring chickens any longer, but the youthfulness in their perspectives was as rich as the queen of hearts that took home the winnings of every hand she landed in. I politely introduced myself and asked if any of them needed any assistance with dinner preparations for that evening.
For five minutes, and five minutes only, it was a fire sale. I jumped from one card player to the next, reiterating each request as they came my way and reassuring the quality of my product to each poker face amidst. I grabbed a few extra hands from my friend, and we carried in more than a dozen bags of corn to that back room of the restaurant. I couldn't help but offer a complimentary grin with each bag I handed off, while graciously and sincerely thanking each lady for her business. I even gave a few bags free of charge to the owners of the establishment for their troubles. That afternoon was an offering I had not anticipated, and I've never seen the mouth of a gift horse yet.
I've talked up the flavors of food and drink to many connoisseurs at the restaurants I've worked at, and I even tried slinging a few kitchen tables at a furniture store my first few months in Madison last year. But selling corn this summer taught me much that I had never known on a professional level before. I had to be patient, as there were stretches during my month of sales where I sat on a sidewalk for close to three hours without a single customer. I showcased pride in my product without falsifying the value of it because I realized that as the lone businessman in this venture, complaining fingers could point in the direction of only one person.
I also gained an appreciation for each customer who came my way. It wasn't just the fact they were supplying my income, but that they were attentive to my efforts, as many strangers joined me in the heat, standing and chatting the weather and the work for minutes at a time before diving back into their air conditioned vehicles with a shout of good luck in my direction. The blessing was not in the sale so much as the satisfaction of their company.
I've always enjoyed new experiences, as we all have different walks of life. Any opportunity I get to learn a new craft or to be amplified through the existence of others leaves me peaceful, expanded to those moods that know most willingly how to embrace what's been given, and generously hand it out thereafter.
Hey Dad, thank you for the corn. Hey stranger, thank you for the conversation. Hey ladies, thank you for the surprise party as I walked through the door. Hey life, thank you for growing your instructions from the ground up with such flavor that it can almost be heard by anyone listening.
I'm all ears.
Eric Engel, formerly of Tiskilwa but now of Peoria, can be reached by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Did you know?Table Mountain, probably the most photographed landmark in South Africa, is now one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
South Africa's most famous landmark, Table Mountain, is more than just a pile of rock in the bay. A protected national park, it has some remarkable features that make it a great destination for nature-lovers, deserving of more than just a quick cable car ride to see the view from the top.
The mountain forms part of Table Mountain National Park, which is globally recognised for its biodiversity, and contains truly unique fauna and flora. The park encompasses the Table Mountain chain stretching from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south and the seas and coastline of the peninsula.
It is primarily an open-access park with only a few points where conservation fees are payable including Cape Point, Boulders (where you'll see penguins), the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Silvermine.
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway was the solution to the arduous walk and climb to the top. Since its opening in 1929, more than 22 million people have taken the trip to the top of Table Mountain. The new cableway was upgraded and officially reopened on 4 October 1997.
At the upper cable station you will find a restaurant and a curio shop as well as a network of footpaths to explore the table top.
There are plenty of hiking trails from the Camps Bay side of the mountain, as well as from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and even from the city centre itself.
You can walk or climb the mountain, or even abseil down it, depending on your expertise and fitness levels, but be warned. Although the mountain may look tame on any given day, each year it claims lives as people set off under-prepared for a sudden change in weather. Always hike in a group and carry water and warm clothing with you. Better still, hire a guide or ask an experienced hiker to take you along.
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Who to contact
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company
Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road
Tel: +27 (0)21 424 8181
How to get here
Table Mountain is easily accessible by car, taxi and bus. You can even take a City Sightseeing bus to the foot of the mountain.
Around the area
Lion's Head is also popular with hikers, particularly at full moon when people.
Get around
The mountain is a reserve, so only foot traffic is allowed.
What will it cost
A return trip for one adult on the Cableway costs around R205 at the ticket office or R185 online (plus, buying your ticket online means you'll skip long queues during popular summer days). Hiking is free and if you don't feel like walking back down, take the cable car for R105. The cable car will close if the weather is inclement so always be prepared to hike down.
Length of stay
Half-day to full-day
What to pack
It's generally a fair bit colder at the top than at ground level, so take a jacket.
Where to stay
Cape Town has ample accommodation options. A double room in a back-packers' lodge will cost around R400 per person for a night, while a room in a four-star hotel would cost between R800 and R1200, depending on the time of year.
What to eat
There is a restaurant and shop on top of Table Mountain.


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The purpose of this FY 2013 competitive grant announcement is to select one provider to deliver, nationwide, a wide range of training and technical assistance (TTA) services to agencies participating in the Smart Policing Initiative (SPI). These services include, but are not limited to, training sessions and educational sessions developed and conducted by relevant subject matter experts, onsite or remote guidance on problem analysis, solution development, policing theory, evaluation methodology, and other matters relevant to the purposes of the SPI program. SPI agencies will leverage this TTA solicited through this competitive grant announcement to implement solutions to chronic crime problems. The results of these efforts will assist law enforcement agencies to enhance the quality and outcomes of their policing efforts.
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THE heaviest snowfall in 17 years is causing chaos across Dorset. A severe weather warning is in place, with snow forecast to continue throughout the day.
As much as six inches is thought to have fallen in some places overnight. Schools and side roads are closed but gritting teams have been operating all night in a bid to keep the road networks clear.
Rubbish collections have been cancelled across Dorset with binmen drafted in to help with gritting. Almost all schools in Dorset and Bournemouth and Poole are closed.
Compacted snow is causing problems on minor roads, with Bourne Valley Road in Branksome, Blandford Road North at Poole and Bozeley Hill at Cann all dangerous.
Dorset Police urged drivers to use extreme caution. Key roads in Bournemouth and Poole, including the Wallisdown Road and Wessex Way, remain slushy but passable. Check this list of passable with care roads.
Treacherous conditions forced police to close the road between Clouds Hill and Gallows Hill, near Bovington earlier, after two tank carriers became stranded at the side of the road due to sheet ice.
Services on South West trains have are now running as normal although there are some delays. Bournemouth Airport is closed until at least 8pm. Southampton has reopened but flights are disrupted.
Andy Pitt, managing director of South West Trains, said: "The freezing weather conditions are causing disruption to road, rail and air transport in many parts of the country, including train services on our network.
"We understand the impact this is having on our customers and would like to thank them for their patience during these difficult conditions."
In Bournemouth, Yellow Buses are terminating at Lansdowne. For Wilts and Dorset buses updates passengers are advised to check their Facebook page.
Bournemouth Uni have suspended all lectures but the library is staying open.
There is no rubbish collection in Bournemouth on Thursday or Friday and Millhams tip is closed today.
The Sandbanks ferry was due to start operating today but a ferry spokesman said: "The refit is now complete but due to the severe weather we are currently experiencing, we are not yet able to return the ferry to Poole and get back onto the chains.
"We will make plans to do this as soon as it is considered safe and practical for the operation to take place and will update you as soon as we have any further news.
In Poole, the first of the two Poole Schools Carol Concerts due to take place at the Lighthouse tonight has been cancelled. No adult learning classes in the town will go ahead today.
Refuse collections have been suspended due to the snow and were "unlikley" to take place at all today, said the council. All seven polling stations for the Old Town by-election in Poole are open.
In the Purbecks the district council have suspended all refuse and recycling collections, but officials are asking residents to leave their refuse out as services will restart as soon as possible.
Children's centres at Bovington, Wool, Wareham and Swanage are closed because of the adverse conditions.
In the New Forest, Sway was the worst hit with 6in. Beaulieu had 5in, Christchurch 3½in, Hordle 5in, Hyde 3in, Lymington 4½in, New Milton 4in, Ringwood 3½in and Verwood 3½in.
The white carpet covered all but the main roads which were salted by Hampshire County Council from 6pm Wednesday.
Wilts & Dorset cancelled buses to Brockenhurst College. Company divisional director Ed Wills said all services were cancelled in the Lymington area until mid-morning.
The X1 between Bournemouth and Lymington was operating later in the day, but not taking in unsalted minor roads, while the X3 Bournemouth to Salisbury route was operating, albeit slowly.
Got to our snow section for our live blog, traffic and travel updates and for those who aren't heading out, send us your snow pictures!
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December 5, 2012
U.S. Representative William (Bill) Keating sends a message of hope to supporters of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) with the attached letter on the occasion of our Gala 2012. Representative Keating notes his appreciation as for the opportunity as co-chair and founder of the recently formed Congressional Lupus Caucus to work with the LRI and other lupus organizations to help further research for this little-understood disease. The LRI co-sponsored the first Congressional Lupus Briefing held by the Caucus this summer, and we are proud to continue to advocate at the federal level on behalf of all people with lupus.


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Andreessen Horowitz is helping to put Silicon Prairie on the map of wanna-be tech hubs with its latest investment in the Des Moines, Iowa-based start-up, Dwolla.
The young internet payment network attracted $16.5m in a Series C round, led by Andreessen, with previous investors Village Ventures, Thrive Capital, and Union Square Ventures joining.
While setting up shop in the mid-western United States leaves the company far away from the investors and talent pools on the West and East Coasts, there are benefits to building a business in a less saturated market. Read more


text: By Juliette FairleyNEW YORK ( MainStreet)--When Robert Burk received a phone call from Timeshare Mega Media in 2009 about selling his Lake Tahoe timeshare, the electronics engineer jumped at the opportunity. "I was unemployed at the time, and they offered to resell it for $22,000," said Burke who originally purchased the $14,000 timeshare in exchange for one week in the condo every other year. The 53-year-old gave the Florida-based company $2,450 up front to make the proposed resale deal happen. "Timeshare Mega Media kept me going for a long time, assuring me that a sale was in the works but most calls were never returned," Burk said. "I got tired of the runaround and filed a complaint with the state of Florida." It turns out that the resale offer was fake and Timeshare Mega Media didn't really have a buyer for Burk's Lake Tahoe timeshare. "They did have a license issued in Florida for telemarketing, but Timeshare Mega Media was not licensed to sell property," said Burk, who has since recovered $1,900 of the money he lost. Burk is one of the more than 13,000 written timeshare resale complaints in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) database since 2009. "Con artists take advantage of timeshare owners who have been in tough financial straits and are desperate to sell their timeshares," said Charles A. Harwood, acting director of the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection. "They persuade owners to pay fat, up-front fees by saying they have someone ready to buy the property but that's a lie." The FTC announced 191 actions to stop fraudulent operations from the marketing of timeshare property resale services. About 83 civil actions were brought by 28 states and 25 actions brought by police in 10 other countries. As a result, more than 184 individuals face criminal prosecution by U.S. attorneys and local law enforcement. Companies named in the lawsuits include Resort Solution Trust, Resort Property Depot, Vacation Communications Group and Timeshare Mega Media. "These people weren't really reselling timeshares," says David Horn, assistant regional director with the FTC. "So, we've sued a bunch of them. This is a fraudulent activity that has become quite common, which is why there are so many enforcement actions."


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Place beans, tomatoes and garlic in a blender and blend until creamy. Place in a medium saucepan, add sea salt, pepper and Edensoy. Place over a medium flame, stirring frequently and bring almost to a boil. Reduce the flame to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve and garnish with chives.
Per serving - 120 calories, 1 gram fat (10% calories from fat), 7 gram protein, 19 gram carbohydrate, 7 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 290 milligram sodium


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Seal EggsLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
Translate each word group into a phonetic sound, and then string them all together to form the name of a body of water.
For example:
polar or grizzly, finger jewelry, not curved
Translation... Bear, Ring, Straight
Answer... Bering Strait
1. Vehicle, curved bone, to exist, not yang, to look at
2. Circle segment, bloodsucking arachnid, to be in debt, tibia
3. Cat sound, dreidel letter, 18-hole sport
4. Unaffiliated film, Japanese currency, interjection, to eschew
5. Helper, flightless South American bird, clock sound, programming language
HintSome of these are stretches, but they'll be obvious if you focus on the sounds.
Answer1. Car - Rib - Be - Yin - See == Caribbean Sea
2. Arc - Tick - Owe - Shin == Arctic Ocean
3. Purr - Shin - Golf == Persian Gulf
4. Indie - Yen - Oh! - Shun == Indian Ocean
5. Aid - Rhea - Tick - C == Adriatic Sea
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Back in my day, I was the remote control -- "Hey! You! Change the channel! Turn that down! Turn that off!" Now, you no longer need to do the dirty work of technology when you can make it work for you. Talk to this remote control, and it'll follow your commands. Hopefully you can also ask it where it is, and it'll tell you that too.


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COMMERCE, Ga. -- Shane Wilson's prayers were answered when he received a telephone call Tuesday morning.
The caller told him she and a friend found his dog Lucy. "I don't know what to say other than I'm a lucky man," Wilson said.
Six days ago, Lucy jumped out of the back of Wilson's pickup truck at Banks Crossing in Commerce. He has been driving 30 miles from his home in Stephens County to Commerce to look for Lucy every day since.
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Lucy was found by two strangers. She was wandering along I-85 when Becky Davis and Tiffany Scoggins spotted him.
The friends were getting breakfast at the Cracker Barrel in Commerce when they saw Lucy. They walked down the exit ramp to get to her.
"We pulled out the treats and she just let me put the leash around her neck," Davis said.
Davis and Scoggins had no idea who Lucy was even though Wilson had posted flyers all over Commerce. They took her to a local vet who recognized the dog.
"They immediately recognized her and they were like, 'she's the dog'," Davis said.
Lucy is a service dog who helps Wilson, who lost a leg in a motorcycle crash five years ago. When Scoggins called him to say that she found Lucy, he was leery because he has had so many false hopes over the past six days.
Wilson told Scoggins to hold a dog treat up and say "Lucy, speak." She did and Lucy barked. "I heard her bark and I said I'm on the way and I kind of hung up on her," Wilson said.
"He was so happy, he was hysterical," Davis said. "He immediately knew and said 'stay right there, I'm coming'."
Wilson offered a $500 reward to anyone who found Lucy. Davis and Scoggins would have none of it. "It was worth everything," Scoggins said. "That was worth a million dollars, it made our day," Davis said.
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Marine Gen. Joseph "Fighting Joe" Dunford has been nominated as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.
The Defense Department announced today that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had nominated Dunford, who currently commands coalition troops in Afghanistan as head of the International Security Assistance Force, to be the 36th commandant.
"I'm humbled to be nominated as the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps," Dunford said in an emailed statement from ISAF headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Dunford, 58, previously served as the 32nd assistant commandant of the Marine Corps under Gen. Jim Amos from 2010 to 2012.
During his 37-year Marine Corps career as an infantry officer, Dunford has spent considerable time in both post-9/11 combat theaters.
He commanded the 5th Marine Regimental Combat Team during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, where he earned his "Fighting Joe" nickname, spending nearly two years in that theater in various roles over the duration of the war.
Since Dunford took command of ISAF and United States Forces-Afghanistan in 2012, he has overseen the shuttering of hundreds of bases and the drawdown of thousands of coalition troops as the war draws to a close.
During his tenure in Afghanistan, Dunford has made a habit of releasing condolence statements to the people of Afghanistan following humanitarian tragedies and enemy attacks, and offering good wishes during observances such as the religious feast of Eid.
Last year Dunford told Congress that he believed it was possible to win in Afghanistan, defining victory as the creation of strong and sustainable Afghan forces and a stable civil government. He has called for a force of 8,000-12,000 coalition forces to remain in Afghanistan after the end of this year, which is in keeping with the plan for a 10,000-strong contingency force that president Barack Obama recently announced.
While Dunford has avoided stirring controversy on some of the pressing legal and political issues, he did help to oversee the launch of integrated infantry training for female Marine officers during his time as assistant commandant, in keeping with a mandate from the secretary of Defense. He also worked to ensure alcohol-abuse treatment for Marines charged with DUIs and issued orders cracking down on hazing and targeting "high-risk behavior" in Marine units in order to shore up unit cohesion.
Marine Corps commandant Gen. Jim Amos hailed Dunford's nomination today in a public statement.
"Joe is one of the most knowledgeable and talented leaders and thinkers in the military today. He has commanded and excelled at every level," Amos said. "His tenure as commander of [ISAF] and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan over the past 18 months has been extraordinary, and is testament to the full measure of the man."
Retired Gen. Charles Krulak, 31st commandant of the Marine Corps, said Dunford's infantry experience would balance well with his executive experience in Washington, dating back to the 1990s when, as a lieutenant colonel, he served as an aide to then-commandant Gen. Carl. Mundy.
"I think that the Marine Corps from the youngest private to the oldest general are going to be cheering his selection and in support of it all the way," said retired Gen. Charles Krulak, 31st commandant of the Marine Corps. "His professionalism and his character and his values were built long ago."
Retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, who served as the 16th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, said Dunford would prioritize Marines and their families and excel in relating to troops in all ranks.
"He's the damn epitome of a Marine leader," Kent said.
Dunford's nomination must still be confirmed by the Senate during a hearing process expected to take place later this year. If he is confirmed, he will likely be installed as the next commandant this fall.
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Crostyx ladies extended their advantage at the top of East Division 2C to four points with a resounding 4-0 win over Haverhill on Saturday.
Ciara Newell didn't take long to break the deadlock, finishing off a silky run down the left with a well-placed finish into the bottom right-hand corner of the goal.
Crostyx were on top and doubled their lead before half-time from a well-rehearsed short corner which saw Alys Hackett find the net.
Haverhill responded well at the start of the second period but Donna Blockley and Keeley Pratt defended well to keep their opponents at bay.
Eventually it was Crostyx who scored next as Laura Feldman added a third with a clever finish before Carrie Curtis won a goal-line scramble to add a fourth.
Crostyx face second-placed Sudbury away on Saturday in a crucial match in the fight for first.
Crostyx men's survival hopes were dented on Saturday as they lost 3-0 to Bishop's Stortford in the battle of the bottom two in East Premier B.
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I was thinking about this as I drove back from Asbury Park, NJ today. There are a lot of people where I'm from who work to keep the beach as public property. When did this change in the Northeast, and why did public beach access advocates lose their hand?
Does anyone else think the beach is public property?


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One of my longtime favorite paid survey sites is accepting new participants- Mindfield Online. They vary on the frequency and amount of payment, but I just cashed out for another $11.00 via paypal from last month alone- and I didn't spend a lot of time on the surveys themselves (don't need to!).
Pinecone Research is also accepting new people, although REMEMBER THAT ONLY ONE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD MAY REGISTER. Multiple registrations of the same Household will void all registrations. (They aren't joking. I've known people who got kicked out. So be honest!!)
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Formed in 2002, CNGF exists to provide a united voice dealing with national issues of the goat industry in Canada.
Provides animal registration, member education and industry promotion in Canada.
Formed to promote interest in and improve knowledge of goats within the veterinary profession.
Working to improve the goat industry through producer support and promotion of Boer goat genetics.
Serves to promote and advance the Kiko goat breed.
Acts as a focal point for goatkeeping and breed improvement in the United Kingdom.


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1943 — Italy
Sergeant Everett Tippitt was an Aerial Gunner with the B-25 Mitchell Medium 310th Bomber Group and the 380th Bomb squadron.
World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938 - 1946.
ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 34146936 NAME; TIPPITT EVERETT O RESIDENCE: STATE; TENNESSEE: COUNTY; SHELBY; PLACE OF ENLISTMENT FT OGLETHORPE GEORGIA DATE OF ENLISTMENT; 04 Oct. 1941 GRADE: PVT# Private GRADE: Private BRANCH: Branch Immaterial -
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SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL; Civil Life NATIVITY; TENNESSEE YEAR OF BIRTH 1920
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310th Bomb Group, 380th Bomb Squadron, B-25 Combat GUNNER in the Mediterranean Theatre during WWII.


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AN ANNUAL plant sale in Pitminster has celebrated its fifth year of raising thousands of pounds for charity.
The Pitminster Plant Sale at the Old School, Pitminster, coined in cash for Christian Aid.
Event organisers Pat and Daphne Darley have been running the plant sales for 25 years in their village and have raised over £15,000 for charity.
Originally, the plant sales were set up in their front drive as a plant exchange for neighbours and this has become a special date in the calendar of local gardeners.
Villagers now grow both traditional and more unusual annual plants for borders, containers and baskets as well as offering plants from their own gardens to sell.
Mrs Darley said: "Over the years, we have found which plants thrive in the climate and soil around Taunton and there are always more experienced gardeners at the sale who are happy to advise beginners about what to choose."


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Seeking relief help, Brewers pursued Johnson
MILWAUKEE -- After coming up empty in an aggressive bid to acquire a late-inning reliever by the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Brewers made a strong play last week for former A's closer Jim Johnson, the right-hander who was released by Oakland on Aug. 1 amid prolonged struggles.
A healthy number of teams inquired on Johnson as a comeback candidate, and Brewers officials got the sense they were a finalist along with the Tigers. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin and pitching coach Rick Kranitz each reached out personally to Johnson, who was open to going to Triple-A to figure out the issues which led to a 7.14 ERA in 38 appearances for Oakland this season.
The two previous seasons, Johnson saved 101 games for the Orioles.
He signed a Minor League contract with Detroit on Tuesday and debuted Friday for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. The Tigers have seen closer Joe Nathan struggle at times this season, and this week placed recently acquired reliever Joakim Soria on the disabled list.
The Brewers also inquired on Soria before the Rangers traded him to Detroit in July. Melvin also tried for Arizona's Addison Reed and Brad Ziegler, Colorado's LaTroy Hawkins, Boston's Koji Uehara and Andrew Miller, and San Diego's Joaquin Benoit before the non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Johnson was viewed as a potential setup man for the Brewers, who saw their own projected closer, Jim Henderson, derailed by early season struggles. Henderson has been on the disabled list since early May with a right shoulder injury.
"You look at what goes on from year to year, closers really change roles," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "Guys have really great years, and all of a sudden the next year, they're not doing it."
How does one explain the fickle nature of that job?
"The closer role is a little bit different," Roenicke said. "If you don't have the mentality that you can get over what happened the night before, you can't do the job. It's different when you're in the sixth, seventh, eighth inning. If you blow a lead, you're not losing the game. Somebody's not walking off on you. The mentality has to be a little different for a closer."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I heard very little of that in the president's second inaugural. In one perfunctory paragraph, he referred to American skepticism of central authority, to the fiction that all society's ills can be cured by government, and to the country's insistence on hard work and personal responsibility — before moving on to the unfinished social-justice agenda at vastly greater length.
In describing these ambitions, many of which I support, he conveyed no sense of the dilemmas they will require Washington to confront. It was as though the need, say, to preserve Medicare in exactly its present form is a self-evident moral truth, admitting of no legitimate countervailing argument or principled compromise.
Obama repeatedly jabbed Republicans, reminding them who just won the election (the derisive reference to "takers" leapt out at me). That's fine, I suppose, but almost half the country voted for the other party's candidate, and they're U.S. citizens, too. A little generosity to the losers wouldn't have cost Obama anything, but he offered none.
There wasn't much respect, either. How could there be? If you cast all your policy ideas as moral imperatives, what does that say about people who disagree with you? Obama made it plain he thinks Republicans are not just wrong but morally impaired.


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Sprinkle evenly over the entire soil surface at the application rate of 4.8 oz. per 10 sq. ft. For best results, gently rake and lightly water in after application.
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Must-Try Eats: Black pepper meatballs
Updated 2:28 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2013
Barbecue Station: 1610 NE Loop 410, 210-824-9191, www.barbecuestation.com. Well-made classic barbecue in a one-time gas station.
Bin 555: The Alley on Bitters, 555 W. Bitters, 210-496-0555, www.bin555.com. Jason Dady offers an array of intriguing flavor combinations and a good wine list in a setting that's just trendy enough.
Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood: 219 E. Houston St., second floor, 210-472-2600, www.bohanans. com. The best steakhouse in town, period.
Chris Madrid's: 1900 Blanco Road, 210-735-3552, www.chrismadrids. com. A longtime local favorite and perennial contender in the discussion of the city's best burger.
18 Oaks: 23808 Resort Parkway at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, 210-276-2500. Steak is the star at resort's best restaurant.
Fig Tree Restaurant: 515 Villita St., 210-224-1976, figtreerestaurant.com. You'll find one of the top tables in the city on Fig Tree's patio overlooking the river. Order steaks or seafood with confidence.
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The Granary 'Cue & Brew: 602 Avenue A (at Pearl), www.thegranarysa.com. 210-228-0124. Classic Texas barbecue at lunch; globally inspired flavors at dinner, plus house-brewed beer.
Nao: 312 E. Grayson St. (in Pearl Brewery), 210-554-6484, www.naorestaurant. com. Stylish takes of dishes from the Americas; restaurant combines professional staff with students from adjacent Culinary Institute of America campus.
SoLuna on Broadway: 7959 Broadway, 210-930-8070, www.solunasa.com. Chips and an amazing rustic salsa set the stage for stellar green enchiladas, tacos a la parrilla, Enchiladas Norteñas and more.


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the changes i make in bt4 persistent on a usb are not kept after rebooting. everything else seems to be working properly including internet because i am writing this post from bt4. are there any other settings that need to be selected other than choosing BT4 Persistent from the boot menu?
i followed those instructions except i used unetbootin to create the bootable usb
fair enough. i followed the steps in the video. everything ran smoothly until i rebooted to the usb and it dropped me into a grub command line. ive found 1 or 2 other people mention the same problem on the forums but no one has responded to them. the only difference is i performed the steps in ubuntu instead of backtrack. im not sure if this could cause the problem unless there is a difference between the grub-install commands in ubuntu and backtrack.
edit: out of curiousity, i wrote down the kernel and initrd lines listed under the persistent entry in menu.lst, and manually typed them into the grub command line. unsurprisingly, it booted up into the persistent version of bt4, which does keep changes after reboot. the only problem is that on every startup i have to manually type the kernel and initrd lines into the grub command line. has anyone experienced this problem before? is grub not loading menu.lst for some reason?
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Ok, first thing's first. You went through with ubuntu, are you sure that it's the same version of grub in ubuntu? There could've been a keyword in the menu.lst that an older version doesn't recegonize, and it's in turn panicing. Having said so, with the use of unetbootin the damage is done, and your jump drive will only want to boot with syslinux, unless you do dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sdx , or at least in my experences syslinux doesn't want to come off. If you have ever used unetbootin with that jump drive in the past, and not zeroed it out it would try to boot with syslinux, and with no config give you a boot: prompt, so are you sure it was a grub boot prompt. And, just to wrap things up, as long as you have an ext3 partition named casper-rw with a block size of 4096 (yeah... block size has messed me up in the past... *painful flash back* I don't want to think about it) and the arguments getting appended to the kernel include persistent, as opposed to nopersistent, even syslinux will boot with a persistent load.
I hope this helped some, and good luck, man.
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Yeah, l had same problem when l partitioned the USB into FAT and EXT3 using Gparted.
lt only worked when l followed the advice in the HOW-TO section called:
Backtrack 4 USB/Persistent Changes/Nessus
First l had to use the format method they suggest:
mkfs.vfat /dev/sdb1
mkfs.ext3 -b 4096 -L casper-rw /dev/sdb2
because Gparted doesn't do the same thing it seems!!!
Then l just edited the menu.lst file in grub:
cd /mnt/sda1/boot/grub
vi menu.lst
like so:
# change the default line below to default 4′ and append vga=0×317′ (thats a zero) to the kernel line to set the resolution to 1024×768
Voila lol.


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The Spread
Check to see if your state has a federal quarantine--or could make a good home--for any of the 19 targeted Hungry Pests. Or click a pest to see which states have a federal quarantine and which ones are at risk. In addition to federal quarantines, state-level quarantines might apply. Learn about state-level quarantines.
Note: Federal quarantines shown are for the 19 targeted Hungry Pests only. Other Federal and State quarantines may apply.
Help keep Hungry Pests from spreading. Know the threats in your area.
Use the Pest Tracker map to see where invasive species have been identified and what areas in the United States are at greatest risk.
This interactive map is a joint effort of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and state and county agencies throughout the country. The Pest Tracker is updated frequently and provides an easy to use overview of the latest local invasive species spread information. You can also use the map to find state-specific contact information to report a pest.
You'll find county-level views as well as maps for all 50 states. With the links at left, you can see state detail pages with information on specific pests, official state contacts, and what's at risk.


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A SPECIAL baton, designed to commemorate the centenary of the Women's Institute (WI) next year, comes to Pembrokeshire later this month.
Launched on January 1 in Anglesey, where the first WI meeting was held in the UK in 1915, the baton is travelling across the 69 WI federations throughout the year in celebration of the links of friendship and community developed through the organisation.
It will finish its trip at the WI's centenary Annual Meeting in June 2015 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
From Saturday, July 19, until Tuesday, July 29, the baton will be in Pembrokeshire and will travel from Newport through the county, visiting as many areas as possible, before completing its journey in Clynderwen.
The baton will be walked, run, driven by vintage car and bus, transported on the Puffin Shuttle bus and by boat to highlight the diversity of the WI members' locations and interests.
Celebratory events will be held on each day of the baton's visit to the county, with plenty for local people to see and join in with, and each federation will also upload photos to a memory stick stored within the baton.
WI members are also going to be involved in celebratory events in the build up to next year's centenary, such as fashion shows, themed dinners, a carol service at St David's Cathedral and a charter of the Waverley Steam Cruiser.
Ann Newbery Federation Chairman said: "Celebrating the centenary with fellow members across the nation really highlights the role that all members have played in bringing their communities together since the very beginning of the WI, and we can't wait to follow the baton's trip once it has left us and travelled on around the federations."


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 23/12/2012 (1703 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
OTTAWA -- Ah 2012. We hardly got to know you, and you're already leaving.
When the new year was ushered in almost 12 months ago, we had, as usual, no idea what was in store for Canada, much as 2013 largely remains a mystery. It was a year when the abortion debate came back to Parliament Hill, when Pierre Trudeau's oldest son went from backbench media darling to leadership frontrunner, mostly thanks to a few lucky punches in a charity boxing match. It was a year that saw the NDP elect a new leader in Tom Mulcair, and a $16 orange juice at a swanky London hotel prove to be the downfall of a cabinet minister. Here is a list of five issues that seemed to resonate all year long and which will carry over into 2013 and beyond.
1. Tragic shootings
This was a year that will be remembered for its violence against children, particularly as it ended with 20 six- and seven-year-olds being gunned down in their school in Connecticut. But there was also the shooting of Pakistani school girl Malala Yousafzai, whose only crime was wanting an education. A gang shooting in Toronto which left a 14-year-old and a 23-year-old dead and 23 people injured, including an 11-month-old baby. And the list goes on. As 2013 begins, expect the debate over gun violence in the U.S. to spill over into Canada.
2. It's the economy, stupid
It's been four years since the bottom dropped out of the global economy and we are still waiting for that rebound. We are still years away from a return to balanced budgets, and austerity measures and federal cuts are becoming a normal course of business again. Canadians may have it better than much of the world, but we haven't been untouched by the global economic pendulum. The economy remains the No. 1 concern of most voters, and many Canadians are worrying and wondering what tomorrow will bring for their own jobs and families. Sadly, economists are not predicting 2013 will bring much more stability or certainty to that question.
3. Robocalls
Twelve months ago few Canadians had heard of robocalls. Today, it's part of the electoral lexicon and has proven technology has outpaced Elections Canada's ability to ensure our electoral system is infallible. It is still unclear exactly how widespread the scheme was to misdirect voters to the wrong polling stations during the 2011 federal election or if the calls were the master plan of a particular party or the whims of a rogue person or persons bent on tampering with the results. A decision will be expected early in the new year on a case that affects two Winnipeg ridings -- Winnipeg South Centre and Elmwood-Transcona -- as voters challenge the results of the election because of robocalls. Also look for Elections Canada to continue its investigation and see whether Parliament takes steps to prevent such a situation in the future. Politicians passed a resolution in March 2012 to strengthen election laws when it comes to robocalls. Will they put their votes now where their mouths were?
4. Political turmoil
Another day, another politician on the outs. From the premiers of the two biggest provinces -- Ontario's Dalton McGuinty, who resigned amid turmoil, and Quebec's Jean Charest, who was ousted by voters, to the mayor after mayor who was investigated and charged with corruption. Toronto's Rob Ford is fighting for his political life after a judge found he had violated conflict-of-interest rules and had to leave office. London's Joe Fontana is facing charges of fraud over allegations he paid for his daughter's wedding using funds as a federal MP. Not to mention at least four mayors of cities in Quebec have been arrested or resigned as the corruption probe in that province grows ever larger. Will 2013 bring a reprieve from the onslaught? Unlikely. Ford's appeal will be heard early in the new year and Winnipeg's Sam Katz will face a similar trial in the spring.
5. Idle No More
First Nations started 2012 with optimism in the form of a somewhat unprecedented Crown-First Nations gathering in Ottawa with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. But it is ending with massive protests nationwide as First Nations, particularly the youth, are throwing down the gauntlet and saying "no more." Earlier this year, young people in Quebec had an impact as thousands of students protested in the streets against rising tuition fees and helped oust the Liberal government. Will First Nations youth have the same staying power and impact on the federal government, to push for better negotiations on land claims, more input into legislation and a plan for resource revenue-sharing? In Manitoba in particular, look to see if Ottawa finally settles the longstanding Kapyong Barracks dispute.