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Moraine State Park
There are dozens of fun activities at Moraine, but here's a list to get you started.
There are dozens of fun activities at Moraine, but here's a list to get you started.
The gently rolling hills, lush forests and sparkling waters disguise a land that has endured the effects of continental glaciers and massive mineral extraction.
Each year over one million boaters, hikers, bikers and swimmers visit the 16,725-acre park, yet never realize that many people helped restore the park from prior coal mining and oil and gas drilling practices. Today, the park is an outstanding example of environmental engineering achievement.
Hiking - Biking - Mountain Biking - Horseback Riding - Picnicking - Swimming - Boating - Windsurfing - Fishing - Hunting - Education - Cross-country Skiing - Sledding - Snowmobiling - Iceboating - Ice Fishing - Ice Skating - Organized Group Tenting - Cabins - Camping
Seasons and Hours: The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted. Park information, launch permits, cabin information and assistance can be obtained at the park office near the entrance to the South Shore. It is open year-round, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and weekends during the summer. The Davis Hollow Marina office on the North Shore provides marina applications, launch permits and general park information. It is open from April 15 to October 30.
Picnicking: Picnic tables, charcoal grills and restrooms are located throughout the day use areas and marinas. Some facilities are ADA accessible. Seven picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. All picnic areas are open from sunrise to sunset.
Swimming: Swimming is permitted at two beaches along the shore of Lake Arthur. The Pleasant Valley Beach on the South Shore is a 1,200-foot turf and sand beach and has a paved path into the water. A sand volleyball court and playground are on the west side of the beach. Lakeview Beach on the North Shore is a 550-foot sand beach.
The beaches are open daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day unless otherwise posted. The regular hours are 8:00 AM to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Showers, changing facilities and snack bars are available at both beaches. To keep these areas clean and safe, pets are prohibited in the beach areas.
Smoking is prohibited on the beaches and in the swimming areas. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beaches, designated areas adjacent to the beaches are provided. The restriction includes cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and other handheld, lighted smoking devices.
Explore swimming for more information.
Snack Shop Concessions: The Lakeview Beach Concession is at Lakeview Beach on the North Shore, about five miles from PA 422. The second snack shop is at Pleasant Valley Beach along Pleasant Valley Road on the South Shore, about one mile from PA 422 and 1/2 mile from the park office. The concessions serve a variety of hot and cold fast foods including beverages and deserts. Food is available daily Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The snack shops can be reached at the following phone numbers: Lake View Concession: 724-368-9699; Pleasant Valley Concession: 724-368-8546.
Boating: up to 20 hp motors permitted
Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Explore the Davis Hollow Marina Map.
Explore the Watts Bay Sailboat Dry Mooring Area Map.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on boating rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Crescent Bay Boat Rental: Pontoon boats, motorboats, kayaks, canoes, rowboats and sailboats are available at this rental concession. Motorboat fuel, ice and fishing bait are also available for purchase. www.moraineboatrentals.com
Davis Hollow Marina: The marina has motorboat fuel, a sanitary dumping station for boats and seasonal mooring for almost 700 vessels. Slips are designated for: 313 sailboats, catamarans and motorboats; 232 pontoon boats; 36 canoe rack spaces; 38 offshore mooring; and 80 dry mooring. A limited number of first-come, first-served transient spaces are available for short term stays. Outdoor winter storage for boats is also available in the park. Contact the marina office in advance to make sure space is available.
Watts Bay Marina: This area provides dry mooring for sailboats and catamarans only. The marina can accommodate 138 boats in numbered parking spaces complete with tie-downs, and 36 small sailboats and sailboards in rack spaces. An additional 20 numbered parking spaces are available near or adjacent to the boat launch.
Lake Arthur Sailing Club: This non-profit organization promotes recreational sailing on Lake Arthur. http://akearthursailingclub.org
Moraine Sailing Club: This non-profit organization promotes recreational sailing on Lake Arthur. http://morainesailingclub.org/website/
Windsurfing: Barber Point, near Lakeview Beach, is popular for windsurfing due to stronger winds and sparse boat traffic. A state park launching permit is required for wind surfboards. All boating regulations apply to wind surfboards.
Fishing: The 3,225-acre Lake Arthur is a warm-water fishery. Common species are northern pike, largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks muskellunge, walleye, channel catfish and hybrid striped bass.
Volunteers, park employees and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission employees have installed fish habitat structures throughout the lake. A map showing fish habitat project locations, water depths and specific features of the lake is available at the park office, marina office and the gift shop at McDanels Boat Launch.
Lake Arthur Depth Color Map Layered (.pdf) (19,099 kb, 8/15)
ADA accessible fishing piers are at Bear Run Boat Launch, Park Road Boat Launch and McDanels Boat Launch, which also are great spots for children to fish.
Fishing is prohibited in these areas:
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Hunting and Firearms: About 13,600 acres of Moraine State Park are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are waterfowl, deer, turkey, grouse, bear, rabbit, pheasant and squirrel. No hunting areas are posted.
A map is available at the park office showing portions of the park open to hunting. No hunting areas are posted.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park.
Complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission Web site.
Hiking: 28 miles of trails
For the safety of all park visitors, please keep dogs leashed and under physical control at all times.
South Shore
Sunken Garden Trail: 2.4 or 3.6 miles, easiest hiking, pink blazes
When conditions permit, the trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. Access the trail near the Pleasant Valley Boat Launch parking lot. From the park office travel toward the Pleasant Valley Marina and take the first right turn.
Hilltop Trail: 1 or 1.4 miles, more difficult hiking, green blazes
Pleasant Valley Trail: 1.9 miles, easiest hiking, yellow blazes
North Shore
Five Points Trail: 1.3 miles, easiest hiking, light green blazes
Glacier Ridge Trail: 14.8 miles, most difficult hiking, blue blazes
Wyggeston Trail: 1.5 to 4.6 miles, most difficult hiking, yellow blazes
Biking: 7 miles of trails
Mountain Biking: 6 miles of trails
Bike Rental: On North Shore Drive, about 1 1/2 miles from PA 422, the bike rental is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. They rent single and multi-speed/geared bikes, tag-a-longs, children's and tandem (two-person) bikes, and also child seats, helmets and child pull behind trailers. Rentals are at your own risk. Neither the bicycle concessionaire or the park is responsible for any accidents or injuries which may occur during your rental. Please ride defensively and be aware of others on the trail. 724-368-9011, if no answer 724-510-5195.
Horseback Riding: 20 miles of trails
Disc Golfing: An 18-hole disc golf course is in the Lakeview Day Use Area. For more information contact the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society. www.pfds.org.
Stay the Night
Camping is available at nearby private campgrounds and information is available at the park office.
Backpacking: The Link Road Overnight Shelter on the North Country National Scenic Trail is available to backpackers by reservation only.
Modern Cabins: Eleven modern cabins are available for rent year-round. These electrically heated cabins sleep six people and have two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, kitchen, dining/living area and a dock on Lake Arthur during the summer season. Renters must provide their own linens, towels, cookware and tableware. Play equipment for children is in a central area. Cabin 11 is ADA accessible. Dogs are permitted in cabins 7 and 11 for a fee.
Explore cabins for more information.
Organized Group Tenting: There are two tent camping areas available for organized groups: Muskrat Cove and Five Points. These rustic camps have picnic tables, cooking grills and water, but no showers. Advance reservations are required.
Explore organized group tenting for more information.
Enjoy the Winter
Explore the Winter Report for the current snow and ice depths. Please be safe on the ice.
Cross-country Skiing: Pleasant Valley and Sunken Garden trails are groomed when snow conditions permit. The trails are blazed blue and are suitable for all skill levels.
Sledding: A very popular sledding area is near the Pleasant View Picnic Area on the South Shore.
Snowmobiling: Conditions permitting, 26 miles of trails in the north and west portions of the park can be snowmobiled. There must be at least six inches of snow on the paved bike trail. Studded track snowmobiles are prohibited on the paved bike trail. Please refer to bulletin boards for additional rules and regulations for snowmobiling.
Ice Fishing: Common species caught are largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. Conditions permitting, ice fishing is permitted in the Game Propagation Area from January 1 through March 15. Ice thickness is not monitored.
Ice Skating: The cove by the Pleasant Valley Day Use Area is popular for ice skating. Ice thickness is not monitored.
Iceboating: Iceboats must display a state park launch permit. Ice thickness in not monitored.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
Moraine State Park offers a wide variety of environmental education, interpretive and recreational programs. Through hands-on educational activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.
Programs are offered year-round. Teacher workshops and educational programs for students are available. Please contact the park office or go to www.visitPAparks.com for more information.
Pontoon boat tours of the lake board at McDanels Boat Launch. These tours are provided through the Moraine Preservation Fund
Explore the Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming events.
Explore environmental education and interpretation for more information.
Pontoon boat tours of the lake board at McDanels Boat Launch. These tours are provided through the Moraine Preservation Fund. Programs on the boat teach about the wildlife of Moraine and the development of Lake Arthur. The pontoon boat operates on a regular schedule throughout the summer. The pontoon boat is open to the public and is also available for charters for a fee.
The Regatta at Lake Arthur
Every August the Regatta at Lake Arthur is two days of activities including, entertainment, education, boat races and family fun. Visit their Web site www.lakearthurregatta.org.
Access for People with Disabilities
ADA accessible flush toilet restrooms are located in the Pleasant Valley Picnic Area, Pleasant Valley Beach, Pleasant View Picnic Area, Bear Run Boat Launch, McDanels Boat Launch, Park Road Boat Launch, 528 Boat Launch, Lakeview Beach Area and the Davis Hollow and Watts Bay marinas.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.


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Comfort food: It warms you up from the inside out. It wraps you up and satisfies deep down — even if just for a little while. It's like getting the warm fuzzies after hugging an old friend. My first bite into Tavern N Town's Pan Roasted Florida Lobster Tail and Slow Braised Oxtail Risotto was a mixture of all of that — plus surprise.
Surprise because normally, I crave marinara-topped pasta for my comfort food of couice. But after having this dish at the Key West Food and Wine Festival Master Chef Classic, my tune is changing. The buttery, light lobster pairs well with the oxtail risotto, while the cumin lime crema keeps the meat extra moist. Plantain chips add extra texture and crunch. All of these components worked together to be at once comforting and original.
Get the Recipe: Pan Roasted Florida Lobster Tail and Slow Braised Oxtail Risotto
So I took a look around and found some more new ways to serve up a comforting meal:
First up, Bobby Deen's spin on the baked potato. With goat cheese, kalamata olives and fresh dill, Bobby's Greek-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes are anything but traditional.
Get the Recipe: Greek-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes
Bal Arneson takes on the ultimate comfort food: macaroni and cheese. Her Indian-Style Macaroni and Cheese is as rich as the original, but the addition of paprika, ground cardamom, tumeric and cumin give this cheesy classic a spicy twist.
Get the Recipe: Indian-Style Macaroni and Cheese
No comfort food list would be complete without meatballs. Emeril's Spanish Meatballs are kicked up a notch with chile powder, crushed red pepper, cilantro and Spanish white anchovies. Don't skip the chorizo — it makes the sauce a smoky standout.
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And what's a comfort food discussion without cupcakes? Tomato Soup Cupcakes may sound like some crazy hybrid of comfort food (and in a way, they totally are), trust us: you won't be able to put them down. Cinnamon keeps these cupcakes from tasting too savory, while cloves add just the right kick of flavor.
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Lately, farro has been getting a lot of attention, and here's why: there's nothing quite as simple and substantial as adding nutrient-rich farro to roasted vegetables or vinaigrette-tossed salads. This spelt-like grain is an ancient strand of wheat from Italy, and it adds a distinctive nutty flavor and chewy texture to any dish. Hearty and rustic farro salads are a delicious way to incorporate more whole grains in your life.
Here are three recipes where farro takes center-stage:
Get the Recipe: Kale Salad (pictured above)
Tamari and nutty sesame oil make the perfect salty dressing to toss with roasted, chip-like leaves of kale and toasted coconut. Serve this salad on a bed of tender farro.
Get the Recipe: Pork Scaloppini with Summer Vegetable Ratatouille Farro Salad
This farro salad of yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant and fresh mint makes a great companion to thin, juicy slices of pork tenderloin.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Farro Salad
Nothing is quite as refreshing as a chilled, crisp salad of delightfully nutty farro, cannellini beans, shrimp and watercress tossed in a bright mint dressing.
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Tigers score 14 unanswered runs to rout Dodgers
Detroit racks up season-high 20 hits in rally from five-run deficit
DETROIT -- The Tigers fell behind big on the first-inning arm of Justin Verlander. They clawed their way back in part on the arm of Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig.
It's not a reliable way to salvage a ballgame. But as Torii Hunter charged around first base on his second-inning shot off the right-field fence, he figured he had to do something.
"I think you've got to do something to try to make a spark," Hunter said after Detroit's 14-5 win at Comerica Park. "We were down, 5-0, so you have to create."
Hunter figured he'd have a close play at second, with a strong-armed highlight throw from Puig, and it took replay to overturn the initial out call. Hunter didn't figure they would be creating a two-touchdown rally.
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The second inning was just the start.
Verlander faced a five-run deficit seven batters in, pushing his ERA for the season temporarily to 5.05, then retired the next 13 Dodgers in order. He had a tie game to begin the third, then a lead to protect when he took the mound for the fourth.
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"You kind of walk a fine line there between pitch conservation and not giving up any more runs," Verlander said, "because you know if you give up any more runs, that's probably going to be the straw that breaks the camel's back."
Verlander's shutdown innings, retiring 13 batters in a row, kept bringing the Tigers back to the plate. Nothing the Dodgers tried seemed to keep them from hitting. All they could do was keep the ball in the park, as none of Detroit's season-high 20 hits left the yard.
"Give those guys credit," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "They are punishing left-handed pitching right now."
They hit David Price relatively hard Sunday night after falling behind big, but mustered just two solo home runs and a sacrifice fly. Tuesday's meeting with Hyun-Jin Ryu was the opposite: No homers, but plenty of everything else.
"We swung the bats well against David Price the other night and hit a lot of balls hard, but didn't find many places to put them," Ausmus said. "Tonight was a little bit different. We hit some balls hard that found spots to go, and we hit some balls not so hard that found spots to go. It was a nice change of fortune for us."
The Tigers produced 14 runs in a game without a home run for just the fourth time in the last 50 years, the most recent time coming last Sept. 6 against the Royals. The last time they did it in a game trailing by five runs was Sept. 9, 1932, and they needed all 14 to beat the Yankees that day, pulling out a 14-13 win in 14 innings.
This time, the Tigers' 14 runs were unanswered.
After Hunter's leadoff double, seven of Detroit's next eight batters singled, plating five runs. Once Rajai Davis singled in Nick Castellanos in the third inning, the Tigers were up and Ryu (9-5) was out. He surrendered seven runs on 10 hits over 2 1/3 innings for his second straight loss.
"I let my team down after they scored five runs. I had a cushion and didn't capitalize," Ryu said. "Nothing was working. My command was not there. I'd miss by a foot or right down the middle, nothing on the edges. I learned again that with Major League hitters, you can't pitch in the middle."
Six consecutive Tigers reached base safely in the fourth inning off Jamey Wright, including a bases-loaded walk to Alex Avila and RBI singles from Castellanos and Eugenio Suarez.
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The bottom five hitters in the Tigers lineup -- Hunter, Castellanos, Avila, Suarez and Davis -- combined to go 12-for-20 with nine runs and nine RBIs.
Verlander, meanwhile, improved to 23-2 for his career in Interleague Play, the best such record in the Majors. He won his second consecutive start and remained unbeaten since June 16.
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text: Show Hide image Culture 7 February 2013 Reviewed: Steel - A Century of Steelmaking on Film The BFI screens rarely-seen films from the great era of British steelmaking. Sign up for our weekly email * Hot red molten sludge drips from the gruelling furnace. Sweat-drenched, open-shirted, the man shovels his shovelfull of coal through the yawning mouth of the open flame. Little more between him and the fire than a cotton vest and a pair of black specs – small, round, and rather less than hearty in the face of flying molten metal. Archetypes of the steel man – son of the golden age of industrial Britain – walk freely across the BFI's latest project, Steel: A Century of Steelmaking on Film. So to do the truths. In a comprehensive spread of 20 rare documentaries, narrative films, shorts and animations, Steel examines the pivotal role of steelmaking at the heart of British industry, particularly during the first half of the twentieth century. The collection is both a nuanced examination of the steelmaking process and an insight into post-war factual film as a British cinematic sub-genre. These astonishing, moving pictures almost fetishise the white-hot liquid rivers and sublime mechanisms that made the steelworks tick. As Mark Miodownik writes in Steel on Film: The steelmaking process documented in these films seems rudimentary, brutal and raw. But this is because the subtleties that make the material revolutionary are hidden from view inside the metal itself. The steel created is not just a grey blob of matter; it is, in fact, made up of billions of tiny crystals. That steel is celebrated using celluloid, a material that created the new visual culture of cinema itself, is entirely appropriate. After all, steel is often perceived as monolithic and bland, and needs its exotic cousin to bring out its magic. I spoke with Patrick Russell, a senior documentary curator at the BFI, who explained how Steel came about and why it resonates today. *** How did the program come about? Steel is the third part of our project This Working Life looking at major British twentieth century industries represented on film: coal, shipbuilding and finally steel. The impetus for this project is firstly that the collections of the BFI are particularly rich in these areas. There are literally thousands of films documenting these once-staple industries, which themselves are immensely cinematic. Where did most of the archival film come from, and was it difficult to recover and restore? All the material is preserved either by the BFI National Archive, the Scottish Screen Archive or the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales. Material will have come from many different sources over the years – production companies, commissioning organisations, laboratories, private individuals… Some of them had not been seen since they were released. Various levels of restoration are required. In the case of steel, our signature title Steel required full Technicolor restoration, which was complex and expensive but produced wonderful results. Has the age of steel left a residual cultural impact? All the 'staple' industries had a huge – unavoidable - presence in mid-century Britain. In truth, they were in slow long term decline since the heights of the industrial revolution to which they were so important, but at this point that was far from obvious: their economic and cultural place in the life of the nation remained huge. I can't think of a better illustration of their continuing cultural impact than Danny Boyle's use of the industrial Britain – and of steelmaking – in particular as a central part of the national story he told through the Olympics ceremony. When we look at the films of these industries made in the twentieth century, their visual charisma and place in national personality becomes very palpable. Which of the films particularly resonates with you? Like everyone in the project, I'm particularly in love with Steel (1945). It exemplifies how brilliant industrial filmmaking can be – great technical information accompanying (almost literally) breathtaking visual artistry, in the form of bold yet painterly Technicolor cinematography. Another film which we're showing in the season, and that I love personally, is Stone into Steel (1959), which takes that visual grandeur in even more formalist directions – there is no commentary or dialogue, just images and music. These films all come from the 'classic' British industrial documentary tradition, but it's interesting to compare them with more politicised, oppositional or experimental works. Penny Woolcock's film When the Dog Bites (1987) is a very interesting, unusual take on the de-industrialising of Consett in the Thatcher era. Is cinema is a particularly apt tool for examining history? Film has the power to awaken us to history as no other medium can, and to strengthen our emotional relationship with people, places and events. Equally, of course, we have to be as critical of it as any other historical source. I hope people come away understanding of the magnitude and the complexity of these industries – their technical and social worlds that grew out of them – and the sheer scale and fascination of the filmmaking that allows us, in the century that has followed, to be drawn back into those worlds for a moment. Steel: A Century of Steelmaking on Film is on at the BFI from 5 - 28 February, 2013. 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Opening Day Means Putting Safety in Your Sights
AUSTIN – With hundreds of thousands of Texans getting ready for opening day of the general gun season for white-tailed deer on Nov. 5, it's important to keep safety in your crosshairs.
"It looks like hunting accidents are headed for another record low this year, and we want to keep it that way," says Terry Erwin, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's hunter education coordinator. Last year, Texas saw 25 hunting accidents, four of them fatal.
If you were born after Sept. 1, 1971 and this is going to be your first deer season, keep in mind you must have completed a hunter education course or obtained a one-time deferral if you aren't able to get into a course.
"This coming weekend is a good time to get that taken care of," Erwin says. "It's also a good time to make sure all your equipment is up to speed, from your stands to your firearms."
Erwin suggests cleaning your rifle, checking for any mechanical problems and getting it sighted in.
"Beyond that, the week before deer season starts is a good time to go over the basic rules of gun safety, even if you've heard them a jillion times before. The big four are always making sure your rifle is pointed in a safe direction, always treat it like it was loaded, always make sure of your target before you shoot (use binoculars, not your rifle scope) and keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to pull it. You can't call a bullet back, and it always has the right-of-way."
Last year in Texas, four persons died in hunting-related accidents. All four instances involved gunshots – two self-inflicted, two by other hunters.
TPWD's annual Hunting Accident Report for 2010 identifies the factors involved in reported hunting accidents last year. The number one cause involved hunters swinging on game outside a safe zone of fire. One way to stay out of some other hunter's sights is wearing blaze orange clothing or hat.
"Blaze orange is not mandatory in Texas unless you're hunting on public land, but it makes a lot of sense," Erwin says. "Deer cannot see color, but other hunters can."
While firearms safety should be a hunter's top priority, accidents in the field are more likely to occur without a shot being fired." The most unreported of all hunting accidents are falls from elevated hunting blinds or tree stands," Erwin says. "If you're going to be hunting from a tree stand, make sure to use a Tree-stand Manufacturer's Association-approved tree stand and a TMA approved fall restraint device."
While tree stands see a fair amount of use in East Texas, many more hunters used elevated blinds or tripods accessible by ladder.
"Always keep in mind the three-point position when climbing into your blind," he says. "That means having two hands and one foot on the ladder at all times, or two feet and one hand."
Don't try to carry your rifle when you get into or out of an elevated stand and make sure it is unloaded until you are safely seated. "Use a haul line to bring your rifle up once you are safely in your blind, then, unload your firearm and lower it with the haul line before climbing down," Erwin recommends.
Another thing to remember about deer stands, especially permanent blinds is that they make good habitat.
"Always check your blind for stinging insects, snakes and other critters that might have been living in it during the off-season," Erwin suggested.
The general gun season runs through Jan. 1, 2012 in North Texas and Jan. 15, 2012 in South Texas. A late youth-only season is also slated for Jan. 2-15, 2012. For additional late season deer hunting opportunities, consult the 2011-12 Outdoor Annual of hunting and fishing regulations.
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At the ceremonial session at the March Meeting in Baltimore, APS President Michael Turner presented prizes and awards to 26 individuals; in addition, one award was presented by the American Institute of Physics (AIP). After the ceremony, the recipients gathered for a group photo; three who unfortunately could not attend are pictured in the insets. In the photo, front row (l to r): Timothy Sanchez, Wilson Ho, Daniel Fisher, Costas Soukoulis, John Pendry, David Smith, Luc Berger, James Chelikowsky, John Slonczewski. Middle row (l to r): Mark Pinto, Brooks Pate, Jean-Luc Brédas, Robert Birgeneau (AIP), Mario Affatigato, Daniel Neumark, Tetsuji Miwa, Michio Jimbo, Margaret Geller, David Yllanes. Back row (l to r): John Woollam, Mahesh Mahanthappa, Stephen Cheng, Nergis Mavalvala, David McClelland, APS President Michael Turner. Insets (l to r): Yuliya Dovzhenko, Geraldine Richmond, Roman Schnabel.


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Great work gents. Though unless there is any other reason to update I might stay on 6.1 since I don't use Exchange for calendars.
Why DFU restore?
Then again, as was said in an earlier thread, this would be easy enough with PKGBackup so maybe I will. Just because.
That was quick
look here for Anthony's explanation:
Doing it, since SBSettings didn't work properly I had to restore my iphone, just came right on time
Thank goodness. This issue was murdering my battery life. Seriously, my phone would die just from being off the charger from 6am to 3pm with minimal use. Terrible for an iP5.
Its awesome how quick they turn around these updates
Did you manage to solve your issue with it?
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Olivia Munn wears leather boots to PETA event
Olivia Munn unveiled her new PETA billboard today where reader David Garrett noticed something odd about Olivia's footwear:
I went to the PETA Protest today (4/27) in Los Angeles against Circus Elephants featuring Olivia Munn. It appears Olivia is wearing leather boots. I yelled out, "Are those boots leather?" but the PETA people got in my face and said, "This isn't a leather campaign." Olivia said, "They're not," but I was not allowed to examine the boots.
Ignoring the fact these boots might not be leather, PETA's response is "This isn't a leather campaign?" What the? That's like the Klan inviting black people to protest immigration and saying "Hey, we're not lynching today." That's really the only analogy that works here.
Thanks to David for having the foresight to realize women have feet. I would've completely dropped the ball here.
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The Bread Book
Out of the 20,000 books held in the Dubois Library, there are more than a few treasures; books that illustrate and document early photographic processes and subjects, or were created by seminal photographers who have left their indelible mark on our visual history. These books are incredible to see and touch and hold. They provide true connection to a medium and a past that is quickly changing and evolving.
And then, there are other books that surprise and inspire, not because of the historical context they provide or their technological significance, but because of their oddball uniqueness.
The Bread Book, by Owen Simmons, is just one of these items. Published in 1903, The Bread Book contains 12 color photographs, 27 black and white photographs, and 2 silver gelatin prints, all documenting the manufacture of bread. Yes, bread. Slices and slices of bread. The images are all full size, and as the author notes, "However critical readers may be, they will be forced to admit that never before have they seen such a complete collection of prize loaves illustrated in such an excellent manner."
After spending time with this immense catalog of baking terms, experiments, and chemistry, it becomes clear just how passionate Simmons was for the subject matter, and how compelled he was to represent each crumb to perfection. The desire to document and catalog was the impetus for many 19th century photographic books, however this unique and unusual use of the medium to illustrate a subject matter so intensely and beautifully is quite a treasure to see.


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HP Announces Spectre 13 x2 Hybrid Ultrabookby Jarred Walton on 9/19/2013 7:14 PM EST
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jrs77 - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkI don't really see a reason for these hybrids. You either need a traditional 13" ultrabook/MBA to work with while travelling or you can go with a traditional 10" tablet if it's only about multimedia and some email/web/etc.
I've got both. The 13" Thinkpad for work and the iPad for sparetime. Reply
ImSpartacus - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkI think a 11.6" convertible would be nigh perfect. You could probably fit a 15W CPU. Reply
ClockworkPirate - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkThere are a number of 10.6"/11.6" IVB convertibles with 17W CPUs (Surface Pro, Samsung Smart PC Pro, etc). The Surface Pro at least is getting updated, so a 15W Haswell part will be in a 10.6" chassis. Reply
jrs77 - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkI have no use for a touchscreen on a device ment for work, where I need a keyboard to type alot on a 13" screen.
And I have no use for a real keyboard on a 10" tablet only ment for media-playback or some webbrowsing.
The combination of these two makes absolutely no sense for me. Reply
User.Name - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkI'm not sure why you find the appeal of these difficult to understand.
When you're working, you have access to a proper keyboard and trackpad, and when you're not, you simply detach it and use the device as a tablet.
There's no need to sync data between devices, and it's one less thing to carry around with you when you travel.
I am planning on replacing my iPad with an x86 device soon - most likely a Surface Pro 2, but possibly one of the new convertibles - because I'm fed up having to convert media and trying to find apps to support tasks which I have no problem doing on my desktop PC.
What these convertibles really need though, is Intel's Smart Frame, as shown in their North Cape prototype.
That allows you to have a larger usable workspace when docked because you can use the smallest bezel possible, and then when you undock the display, you have an inch or so around the edge that gets turned off so it's actually usable as a tablet.
Microsoft's Surface Pro has roughly a 12.8" diagonal, though the screen itself is 10.6" in size, because you need a frame around it to avoid accidental touches.
Now imagine if they put a 12" display in there, almost out to the edges, which shrank to a 10.6" active area when being used as a tablet - with the option of using the full display in tablet mode if all you're doing is watching a movie.
It seems like the best of both worlds - a compact device with a relatively large screen for its size.
My biggest concern with any of these is the build quality and durability though.
While the Surface Pro seems to be one of the worst devices to use as a notebook (only useful on a desk) my main use would be replacing an iPad rather than an ultrabook, and it seems to be the most solidly built x86 tablet by far, on par with something that Apple would make.
I am not convinced that the hinge mechanisms in most of the convertibles are going to be as durable or have as little flex as a MacBook would, when used as a laptop, and that's a deal-breaker for me. I'd rather do without it and have a tablet, than a bad convertible. Reply
Impulses - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkThat bezel shrink concept sounds pretty ideal... In the end there's no perfect config for everyone. I find anything under 12" to be rather cramped for serious work (specially if 16:9 rather than 16:10) and I find anything over 10" to be way too huge for a tablet... Even 10" is pushing it for the way I use a tablet (mostly reading), so I've gone to a 7" for now.
I was super interested in the Win 8 hybrid concepts (my previous tablet was a Transformer after all) but at the end of the day none have really sold me and I'd rather have a matte display for work. That's just me tho, I don't travel a ton and when I do I often take the tablet only. I can see someone who travels constantly or who's in college and doesn't need a ton of power preferring something like Surface, or something like the $350 ASUS Bay Trail convertible plus a desktop, or something like a Yoga plus a large phone, etc.
Having choices, it's a good thing. © Reply
DanNeely - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkI've got an HP Envy x2 convertible; it's glossy out of the factory but a $10 screen protector converted the display to matte. Reply
frozentundra123456 - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkThe only formfactor that makes sense to me is a detachable. Unfortunately, you either end up with a too big tablet or a too small laptop. Maybe 10 or 11.6 would work, but definitely the 13inch is ridiculous. The tablet part is simply too large. Reply
miahshodan - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkI recently bought a Fujitsu Q702; detachable 11.6" screen core I5 with an additional battery in the keyboard dock and an active stylus. I also have a 10" android tablet, but find it very cumbersome, it won't do things I want and is slow to respond. Not to mention not having the data, app, or settings synced with my real pc. The Q702 is a fine tablet (though I would prefer a 16:10 aspect ratio) that way I can do real work and read books, browse the web etc. on the same device. The biggest issue is that since the screen is the entire pc, it is somewhat heavy. in the case of the fujitsu the base is heavy with an extra battery, which helps keep it stable. Some of the others are too top heavy. I tried the slit x2 at bestbuy and found the 13" 16:9 screen too long to work with reasonably. Reply
miahshodan - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkforgot to mention the onscreen keyboard on the 10 tablets to be limiting when writing an email or even filling out an online form. Reply
damianrobertjones - Monday, September 23, 2013 - linkAll you have to do is say, "I can use this for more than work" and suddenly it's no longer just a work device. Reply
JarredWalton - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkYeah, but it won't be fanless. Reply
ImSpartacus - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkWhy is it good to be fanless?
A fanless design has fewer moving parts to fail. I've never heard of a laptop fan failing. Does that happen often?
It's also quieter. I think this is the big draw. However, most of the laptops that I've used are basically silent while I do basic office work. I kinda LIKE hearing my laptop while I game because I subconsciously feel like that fan sound means that I'm getting more performance than I could get without the presence of the fan. I'm crazy, I know. Reply
Impulses - Sunday, September 22, 2013 - linkThey do fail, just like desktop fans (anything mechanical is inherently more failure prone). Unlike a desktop fan tho, they can be much harder and costly to replace. Reply
FwFred - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkWow, fanless! Can't wait to see it tested. Reply
damianrobertjones - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link"I don't really see a reason for these hybrids."
I do. Thanks Reply
ds2013 - Friday, September 27, 2013 - linkI agree. A convertible is a compromise and is neither a good tablet nor a good notebook. The market has spoken and the tablets range from 7" to 10.1" with the most popular tablets being 7" to 7.9". There isn't a market for a large, heavy tablet. A 13" ultrabook is a popular form factor, but as a convertibles, it is an unbalanced due to the battery location. Convertibles have been around since the original Microsoft tablet pc (2001?) and have never sold well. I don't see this changing anything. Reply
centurion87 - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkIt would be nice to compare the Y-series Intel chips with Apple A7 and see the perf and power gap. If there is anything related to a converged device that Apple may make, the contention would be cortex-A57 class Apple CPU vs Intel Y-series CPU. Reply
ImSpartacus - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkI think that's still a few years out.
The low-end Intel Y CPUs have like two or three times the TDP of phone SoCs. Reply
centurion87 - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkIn case of tablets, I think broadwell Y might be able to narrow the TDP gap. It will be interesting when and if Intel does close it, will Apple adopt it for a converged device which might be substantially faster than an A7 or an A8. Or adopt iOS to higher screen sizes and move upwards with A8+ ? Reply
JarredWalton - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkTablets are likely hitting at least 4W these days on ARM SoCs, to a 6W Y-series i3/i5 isn't far off of that. Reply
boeush - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkConsidering Broadwell/Merrifield are already getting so competitive, with 14-nm Airmont (and respective tablet/phone SOCs) supposedly shipping toward the second half of next year, Intel will probably close the TDP gap for good right then and there (and possibly do more than just close the gap...)
From there on, ARM devices will have a hell of a time trying to compete, particularly if Intel does live up to its recently restated plans of being on a 7 nm process by 2017. Reply
Impulses - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkThat will sort itself out one way or another... But the driving choice on whether ARM survives at the high end or not might have nothing to go with hardware and everything to do with the market's adoption of hybrid Windows devices and the modern UI ecosystem. If the market stops caring about Windows it won't matter how much better Intel's doing if ARM can still undercut them.
Personally I think that if Intel doesn't mess up they should absolutely dominate the higher end and should beable to relegate ARM to <$250 devices... Intel's even equipped to go the Android way. Would Apple ever compile iOS for x86 tho? Would the $500+ iPad ever lose it's massive market share either way? Reply
boeush - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - link"While the idea of a 13.3" laptop/hybrid is good, I do have to question the utility of a 13.3" tablet. I've used Dell's XPS 12, and frankly it just feels massive when in tablet mode, and that's a slightly smaller display size."
OK, this is a bit tongue-in-cheek but only slightly....
See, at work my colleagues and I habitually print out, hold, and read documents on these giant, enormous, unbearably mega-sized 8.5'' x 11'' slabs of paper (diagonal size: 13.9'').
Those things are so freakishly enormous, some of us don't even need to put on eyeglasses or use magnifying lenses, in order to be able to read the text.
We're all hoping, wishing, and dying for the day when our paper sheets shrink to the acceptable and ergonomics-wise perfectly calibrated paper sizes with 11.6'' diagonal -- that is, 6.7'' x 8.7'' (preserving the aspect ratio) -- it would just be much more usable, and so much easier to handle!
One can only dream, right? Reply
JarredWalton - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkOf course, a notepad or piece of paper only weighs a few grams to an ounce or two at most, where a 13.3" tablet (roughly the same size) is going to weigh two pounds. Reply
boeush - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkAh, so the issue isn't really the size. It's the weight. So let's start calling for lighter-weight rather than smaller sizes.
For instance, less (or no) glass and metal in the construction of the device might help a bit on the weight front... Of course, for some strange reason these days "premium mobile device" == "hefty slab". Reply
Impulses - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkYou're never gonna approach the weight of a paper pad tho, let alone a sheet of paper... You can also bend paper, throw it around, handle it without much care, etc... It's an interesting discussion, the amount of paper work has been an issue in a lot of industries for decades. A lot of people also find smaller tablets easier to read on given the current ergonomics and tablets don't handle exactly like paper, you can't zoom and resort text on a sheet of paper (not very dynamically anyway, beyond just bringing it up your eye). Reply
Toshio - Friday, September 20, 2013 - link*slow clap* Reply
Thermogenic - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkPerfect response! Reply
DanNeely - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkFor the sake of argument I'll point out that with standard 1" margins an 8.5x11" sheet of paper has a text are of 6.5x9 with an 11" diagonal. So in most cases with an 11.6" device all you'd need is a reader that can be configured to hide the margins and you'd be able to see the text at the same side as a in a printed copy. Reply
Jaerba - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkThere are definitely some industries where a detachable tablet/hybrid could be useful, although it does seem like more of these devices should be coming with active stylii. Reply
boeush - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkIndeed. A device this size, might almost begin to fit the bill for a bona fide sketch pad...
But including an active digitizer stylus would probably be too 'retro' for a hip and fresh company like HP... See, only cavemen use pens and brushes. Modern humans finger-paint. Reply
Rick83 - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkthirded. A decent stylus turns a useless tablet into a silent and deadly note-taking machine, perfect for meetings, on sites, for demos, etc.
Plus you can actually draw stuff too. Sketching is an immensely powerful thing to do, and something that creates gigantic messes, if you do it on paper, where if you do it digitally, boom, you sketch, you fix, you save, no mess, instant corrections....
My sister has a five year old 12" thinkpad convertible, that was basically perfect (it only lacks a 64 bit CPU) , but it's suffered a bit from regular use. In the current landscape, this device is almost impossible to replace, because "omg, it's too heavy and too think!".
And Lenovo made the X200 series not only thinner than the X60, but also...worse.
Surface Pro was a step in the right direction, but stylus support is still a bit of an adventure, especially when it comes to software and the OS. The more tablets with stylus there are, the more likely it is we get to the point, that stylus support becomes commonplace.
/rant Reply
eanazag - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linkThere seems to be hostility towards touch screens. There are valid uses for them on keyboard equipped devices. I prefer simple photo editing on a touch screen - crop and rotate. Windows 8 interface is easier to navigate (non-desktop mode). There are possibilities that could be enhanced for programs, but the hardware support needs to be there. If you're throwing Windows 7 on, I can understand the pointlessness. Reply
XZerg - Thursday, September 19, 2013 - linki want to see a hybrid system but with the base fat enough to cram heavy duty hardware and with dGPU optional. for a lot of work related tasks i find myself integrated/soldered-on little memory, tiny, non-upgradeable and slow ssd, and a slow cpu just not worth the cost or the benefits of being ultra portable. i don't mind the weight as i plan to use it on the go for some quick lookup or emails and such. i have found my laptop being inconvenient on buses or cars (as a passenger) to do such work. A keyboard-less option would alleviate that issue. Reply
Hulk - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkI don't get it. Why do manufacturers go to these extremes to build a strange portable device? Just build a good ultrabook finally. Reply
JNo - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkBecause I want one.
There are plenty of good ultrabooks for you to buy so go and buy one.
I don't get it. Why do some people think that just because they don't want something that nobody else should want it. Reply
Visual - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkWhat sort of GPU is in these low-wattage Haswells?
When will those product designers finally realize that anything below Intel's GT3 or without an active digitizer is never going to be taken seriously? Reply
DanNeely - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkHD4200 (GT2). GT3 is only available on higher power chips. And for 99.9% of the market an active digitizer is a worthless expense. The only people who need something like that are artist types who'd otherwise be buying directly from Wacom. Reply
kyuu - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkReal stylii (not capactive ones) are also useful for note-taking and using the desktop on a small-screen device. It's not just for artists. Reply
Visual - Monday, September 23, 2013 - linkThis is something only one that has never used an active digitizer would say.
I'm not an artist, and I will never buy any tablet without active digitizer after having been spoiled by my tm2.
The hover (emulating mouse move without click) is a must-have for a lot of Windows scenarios. Reply
AnnihilatorX - Friday, September 20, 2013 - linkIf it supports stylus a detachable keyboard is a good synergy for power business users who can take notes by handwriting Reply
Laststop311 - Saturday, September 21, 2013 - linkNot feelin these convertible devices. I mean starting at 1100 geez. I'd rather go with a 32GB Nexus 7 which is 260 and let's be real 7 inches is so much easier to carry around and work with on the go. Compact and light, easy to maneuver with 1 hand and leaves you with 840 dollars to buy a dedicated ultrabook. Lots of good dedicated ultrabooks you can buy around that price without a complex hinge or touchscreen. I think most people will have a better experience going this route Reply
OneOfTheseDays - Sunday, September 22, 2013 - linkA 32GB Nexus 7 comes nowhere close to replacing a full blown x86 hybrid.
These are machines for people that need to get serious work done, with the option to flip into tablet mode for convenience without having to switch to another device. I think most people are in need of a device that can fill both needs, but nobody has really yet to find the perfect balance.
The Surface Pro is probably the closest I can think of. With its next-gen refresh with improved battery life and RAM it will be on my short list for sure. Reply
nerd1 - Sunday, September 22, 2013 - linkI absolutely need larger tablets for productivity (annotating slides/papers/etc). 10 inch is just way too small for anything. Reply
damianrobertjones - Saturday, September 28, 2013 - link"While the idea of a 13.3" laptop/hybrid is good, I do have to question the utility of a 13.3" tablet. I've used Dell's XPS 12, and frankly it just feels massive when in tablet mode"
I wonder what reviewers will say if/when Apple releases a larger ipad... I bet they'll love it Reply
hellermercer - Friday, November 22, 2013 - linkWheres the DVD-ROM compartment ????? Reply


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Tribes: Ascend - Soldier questions
Hello. I've been playing Tribes: Ascend for a while and I have a few questions I'd like to ask about the Soldier class. I know that there is no "better or worse" when it comes to stuff like this since it's just peoples different opinions but I would really like to hear everyone's point of view.
Which would you say is better (in which situation, suiting a certain kind of gameplay etc):
Spinfusor/Eaglepistol VS Assault Rifle/Thumper ?
Frag Grenade XL VS Anti-personnel Grenade ?
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As one of five Americans in my cohort of 43 here at Vlerick, for me in particular it is an enlightening experience to hear the perspectives of my non-American classmates on 'Americans.'
Since moving here to Europe (and out of my comfort zone), I've noticed that America is being characterised as the villain in discussions more openly and more often. I don't think the intent is malicious at all in most instances; it's more of an unconscious habit – like rubbing your tired eyes after a long day in front of the computer. Read more


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NILE Ranger has been charged by Wiltshire Police for one count of criminal damage after questioning at Gablecross station in Swindon yesterday.
Police have also confirmed Ranger has been remanded in custody and will appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court this morning.
Ranger will face no further action on an assault allegation and the woman seen to be struck three times in the CCTV footage – which emerged over the weekend – has been identified and spoken to by officers.
Swindon Town also, last night, confirmed their striker will face a disciplinary hearing on Thursday.
Swindon Town supporters, meanwhile, have called for him to be sacked.
The 23-year-old is alleged to be the man seen hitting a woman three times and kicking a security door down in CCTV footage at a property in Gordon Gardens, in the town centre.
Town chairman Lee Power and manager Mark Cooper met for talks on Ranger yesterday.
The club later said: "Meetings have taken place between senior members of the club and, having consulted with the various football bodies, the club have invited Nile Ranger to attend a disciplinary hearing on Thursday, 1st May 2014 to take place at The County Ground.
"The club have contacted Nile informing him of this meeting. Meanwhile, an investigation is being carried out.
"The club have provided Nile with reasonable notice of this disciplinary meeting to allow him the opportunity to state his case."
Roger Bunce, chairman of Swindon Town Supporters Club, said the club has no option but to sack the striker.
"It's so disappointing. He's been given chance after chance and he's not going to get many more. He doesn't appreciate how lucky he is with the job that he's got," he said.
"He can't keep doing these things and expect to get sympathy. The manager of the football club has done so much to try and help him.
"He doesn't seem to want the help. It's such a shame.
"He's an asset to the team when he's playing, but he can't keep being a law unto himself, turning up to training when he wants.
"They (Power and Cooper) should pie him off and let him go. It's a shame because of his playing ability."
The police were contacted last Wednesday by Mainstay, the firm which manages Ranger's block of flats, to report criminal damage at the address. The damage is said to be worth £2,000.
Ranger is due to appear before Newport Magistrates Court on May 12 on drink-drive charges.
The 6ft 2ins forward pleaded not guilty to the charge on March 11, when he was accused of having 50 microgrammes of alcohol in his breath when arrested at 7.15am on February 2 at Junction 23 of the M4.
Ranger signed for Town from Newcastle on a one-year deal in August, with the option to extend for another year.
NILE Ranger could face eviction from his penthouse flat in Gordon Gardens if it is proven to be him in CCTV footage which shows a man kicking a door down at the property.
Richard James, a letting agency responsible for several flats at the town centre block, said the damage caused may well give reason to have the perpetrator evicted.
A spokesman said: "If it was our tenant we would speak to the landlord.
"If they were damaging the property, then yes, eviction would be an option, but it would be the landlord's decision."
Mainstay, the firm responsible for repairing the damage caused in the CCTV, revealed repair costs would hit all leaseholders in the pocket and not the perpetrator alone.
A spokesman for the management company, which handed over the footage to police initially, said its fees come from a central pot of money made up of service charges from all leaseholders at the premises.


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Indie rock trio Now Now will be crossing the Atlantic this September for their first ever headline tour in the UK shortly after the UK release of their Sophomore album Threads, available on 27th August 2012 via Trans Records.
The band have just completed a North American tour with FUN. and recently before that they were sharing the road with The Naked and Famous. Fans over here may have seen them supporting Paramore at Wembley Arena. Now the band are taking the UK by the horns head on with a short string of dates including four London shows, one of which will be at Club NME.
Threads has proven itself stateside, with the record having over 305'000 Spotify streams following the US release of the album which made Amazon's "Best of The Year (So Far)" at #9. The video for lead single Thread has been viewed 84'000 times and it made NPR's "50 Favorite Songs of 2012 (SO FAR)" List. Those who know the band love the band, and those who haven't are in for a treat to say the least as Threads is clearly on it's way to be one of 2012's most important releases.
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A BAND originally from Worcester are in the running for two titles from the world's longest-running music weekly.
Peace, who formed in the city in 2009, have been shortlisted in the best album category at the NME Awards 2014 for their debut longplayer In Love which was released on Columbia Records in March 2013.
Brothers Harry and Sam Koisser along with Doug Castle and Dom Boyce face competition from the likes of Arctic Monkeys with AM and Kanye West with Yeezus.
Among its 14 tracks was a heady mix of euphoric and swaggering tunes, including the singles Follow Baby, Wraith and California Daze.
Peace have also been put forward in the Best Fan Community category, where they are up against the fans of Arctic Monkeys, Hurts, Haim, Morrissey and Muse.
During their time in the Faithful City, the band was known as November and the Criminal and before venturing to the second city, Doug and Dom attended Bishop Perowne CE College, while Sam and Harry went to Droitwich Spa High School and Nunnery Wood High School.
The winners of the awards will be announced during a ceremony at London's O2 Academy Brixton on Wednesday, February 26.
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HOUSTON, Texas - Because of one Houston City Council member's vote, thousands of rape kits remain untested, leaving thousands of victims in limbo and without closure.
When the Houston Police Department won a federal grant this year, it came in two phases-- $178,000 to research the problem of the backlog and how to tackle it, and another $821,000 for testing the kits and associated investigative costs.
Council member Jolanda Jones questions whether HPD is spending too much money on researching the problem and not enough on testing the backlog of more than 6,000 rape kits sitting in evidence. Some of the kits have been in storage for decades.
"I've been asking questions for a very long time and they have been unable to answer the questions," Jones said. "I want to know how many kits have been tested. I don't have that number."
HPD officials said they can't say how many kits have been or will be tested with the money. Without that answer, Jones said she postponed a city council vote on whether the police department should get the second half of the grant money.
Until the research is done, HPD said it won't know how many kits need to be tested, exactly how big the backlog is or which kits even have evidence that can be tested.
Getting the kits tested is crucial, but HPD has to understand the problem before it can deal with it, Sonia Coralles with the Houston Area Women's Center said.
"It's good for prosecution, it's good for the police department and for us, that it's good for survivors that they really do feel and understand how the criminal justice system works," Coralles said.
HPD receives an average of 930 rape kits for testing each year. A city council vote on whether the department should receive the second part of the grant money is expected to come up again next week.
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Traversing Multiple Lists
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You want to traverse multiple source lists in a nested fashion, but do not want to define nested functions.
For example, given two lists [a,b,c] and [1,2], you want to apply a function to each of [a,1], [a,2], [b,1], [b,2], [c,1], and [c,2].
In English, this problem might be something like "for each product, for each day of the week, produce a report of sales".
Using nested functions, a solution might look like this:
FunProd = fun(Product) -> FunDay = fun(Date) -> print_sales([Product, Date]) end, lists:foreach(FunDay, get_current_week()) end, lists:foreach(FunProd, get_product_list()).
While looping through two lists is not excessively bad, looping through four or five lists rapidly becomes very ugly.
Solution 1
Convert a source list of lists into a target list of lists, then apply one of the map, foreach, foldl (etc) functions to it.
The new loop_lists function should behave as follows:
1> loop_lists([[spanner, screwdriver],[monday,tuesday,wednesday]]). [[spanner,monday], [spanner,tuesday], [spanner,wednesday], [screwdriver,monday], [screwdriver,tuesday], [screwdriver,wednesday]]
The function should be generic enough to handle any number of source lists; the number of elements in each target list will be equal to the number of source lists.
2> loop_lists([[a,b],[x,y],[1,2,3]]). [[a,x,1], [a,x,2], [a,x,3], [a,y,1], [a,y,2], [a,y,3], [b,x,1], [b,x,2], [b,x,3], [b,y,1], [b,y,2], [b,y,3]]
The function would be used with the map/foreach/fold functions, or with list comprehensions.
> lists:map(MyFunction, loop_lists([ProductList,DayList])). > [MyFunction(ProdDay) || ProdDay <- loop_lists([ProductList,DayList])].
loop_lists([]) -> [[]]; loop_lists([H|[]]) -> [[X] || X <- H]; loop_lists([H|T]) -> [[X|Y] || X <- H, Y <- loop_lists(T)].
This version works, but is not tail-recursive.
loop_lists(L) -> loop_lists(L, []). loop_lists([], Acc) -> Acc; loop_lists([H|T], []) -> loop_lists(T, [[X] || X <- H]); loop_lists([H|T], Acc) -> loop_lists(T, [lists:append(X, [Y]) || X <- Acc, Y <- H]).
This version is tail-recursive, but uses lists:append, which may have a significant performance impact with larger lists.
loop_lists(L) -> loop_lists(lists:reverse(L), []). loop_lists([], Acc) -> Acc; loop_lists([H|T], []) -> loop_lists(T, [[X] || X <- H]); loop_lists([H|T], Acc) -> loop_lists(T, [[X|Y] || X <- H, Y <- Acc]).
This version is tail-recursive and does not use lists:append. It does use lists:reverse once on the initial source list so that the target lists are accumulated in the correct order.
This version is probably the best of attempts 1-3, but still requires the same amount of memory to hold the resulting looping list.
Solution 2
Recursively apply one of the map, foreach (etc) functions from the lists module to each source list, passing the remaining source lists and the accumulated argument list through to each call.
loop_lists(Fun, Lists) -> loop_lists(foreach, Fun, Lists, []). % Use foreach by default. loop_lists(Method, Fun, Lists) -> loop_lists(Method, Fun, Lists, []). % User-selected list function. loop_lists(_Method, Fun, [], Args) -> Fun(Args); loop_lists(Method, Fun, [H|T], Args) -> FunLoop = fun(Elem) -> loop_lists(Method, Fun, T, Args ++ [Elem]) end, apply(lists, Method, [FunLoop, H]). 1> loop_lists(fun(X) -> io:format("~w~n", [X]) end, [[a,b,c],[x,y],[1,2]]). [a,x,1] [a,x,2] [a,y,1] [a,y,2] [b,x,1] [b,x,2] [b,y,1] [b,y,2] [c,x,1] [c,x,2] [c,y,1] [c,y,2] ok
I am not sure if this is properly tail-recursive (it would depend on the underlying implementation of lists:map, lists:foreach, etc).
Solution 2 does seem to be a bit more readable than the Solution 1 attempts, but that is probably only my inexperience with list comprehensions.
I have yet to actually analyse and compare these pieces of code for performance, memory usage, etc.
Using loop_lists (either version), looping through multiple lists becomes more concise and - hopefully - clearer:
% Using Nested Functions: Fun1 = fun(Elem1) -> Fun2 = fun(Elem2) -> Fun3 = fun(Elem3) -> do_something([Elem1, Elem2, Elem3]) end, lists:foreach(Fun3, List3) end, lists:foreach(Fun2, List2) end, lists:foreach(Fun1, List1). % Solution 1: lists:foreach( fun(X) -> do_something(X) end, loop_lists([List1, List2, List3])). % Solution 2: loop_lists( fun(X) -> do_something(X) end, [List1, List2, List3]).


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Hearings and Votes
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Sep 22, 2016 | Hearing
Midterm Review and Update on the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards For Motor Vehicles
Sep 21, 2016 | Markup
Markup of H.R. 2566, H.R. 2669, H.R. 1192, H.R. 1209, H.R. 1877, H.R. 2713, H.R. 3537, and H.R. 4365
The Department of Energy's Role in Advancing the National, Economic, and Energy Security of the United States
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MORE flooding could cause Worcester Bridge to close a second time today - with drivers warned to expect continued disruption.
After chaotic rush hour delays yesterday, Worcestershire County Council re-opened one carriageway of the bridge at 1pm to allow traffic to flow through to Deansway instead of the shut North Parade.
A team of council workers spent last night directing traffic through one way at a time, with staff working on a rota basis around-the-clock to get the city moving.
The Worcester Bridge is used by 35,000 cars on a typical day.
But the respite could prove to be temporary, with warnings that a forecast of continued rain today is set to add serious pressure to the swollen rivers.
Although the River Severn peaked at 5.4 metres yesterday the Kempsey Gauge was expected to hit a high of 7.1 metres last night and the Environment Agency say the extra rain today could see the situation change rapidly.
Jon Fraser, from Worcestershire Highways, said: "We've decided to direct traffic over one lane of the bridge and there's a rota in place so staff can work through the night.
"Things are changing all the time and there is the possibility that river levels will rise past the peaks we've seen. We are reviewing things constantly."
Due to a massive build up of debris underneath the bridge, the council had to examine the structure yesterday to ensure it had not been damaged, and said they found no problems.
Councillor Adrian Hardman, county council leader, said: "We did a structural survey because it was being put under great pressure laterally - it's designed to carry weight on the top, not the sides.
"Safety is our paramount issue. We have got one carriageway open but there is the possibility it may have to close again, we will have to wait and see."
New Road will also remain open today unless flooding causes it to become impassable.
The county council has also defended the decision to close Worcester Bridge, saying it was a "last resort".
The sudden closure on Sunday led to disgruntled motorists questioning the need to shut the route for nearly 25 hours.
The steady build-up of debris under the bridge meant an unusual amount of extra strain was being put on the structure, resulting in structural engineers having to assess how safe it was.
The rising river levels also flooded Hylton Road and North Parade, while there were concerns New Road would become impassable by yesterday morning, which prompted the decision.
The council said that once the structure had been considered safe, and with New Road passable yesterday, all the relevant bodies agreed the 1pm re-opening of the one carriageway without floodwater.
Councillor Simon Geraghty, deputy leader, said: "The decision to close the bridge was done from the best possible advice we had at the time, it was not taken lightly.
"We appreciate many thousands of people have had their daily lives disrupted and knew the network would be under severe strain.
"Keeping it open will rely on floodwater staying off New Road."
The council also said they "fully expected" the floods to carry all the way across New Road on Sunday evening, but in the end it fell just short.
Mr Fraser: "With the amount of time it takes to create the diversions we had to make a decision, and at 9pm on Sunday we fully expected it to go across New Road and into Cripplegate Park."
Last night roads still closed included Bewdley Bridge, the B4088 Eckington Bridge, Hylton Road, Croft Road, Tybridge Street and North Parade in Worcester, the B4195 Stourport Road in Bewdley, Upton Bridge, the A443 Lindridge and the temporary footbridge in Abbey Road, Evesham.
The C2099 New Street and B4211 Hanley Road, both in Upton, Shell Ford from Bradley Green to Himbleton, and Walcot Ford from Pershore to Drakes Broughton were also shut.
Severn Trent's water pipe replacement work at St Peter's island, at the top of the A38 Bath Road in Worcester will remain suspended today to help traffic flow, as well as the gas works in Droitwich Road.
After the re-opening of Crowngate bus station yesterday afternoon, people using buses from St John's have been warned to expect delays.
Buses going over the bridge via New Road will head the wrong way up Bridge Street, through Deansway, onto College Street and then to St Nicholas Street and the station via City Walls Road.


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'Entourage' crew to make leap to big-screen
Published: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 3:21 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 3:21 p.m.
LOS ANGELES — Vincent Chase and his entourage are jumping from the small screen to the big-screen.
Warner Bros. confirmed Wednesday that a film version of HBO's hit series "Entourage" is in the works.
Series creator Doug Ellin is writing and directing the film, which does not yet have a production start date or release date. The studio also has not finalized the cast.
"Entourage" ran for eight seasons and followed the Hollywood exploits of hot young actor Vince (Adrian Grenier) and his inner circle, including Kevin Connolly as his manager, Kevin Dillon as his half brother, Jerry Ferrara as an old neighborhood friend and Jeremy Piven as his slick super-agent.
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Victoria's smokers are being encouraged to have a go at quitting on May 31, when World No Tobacco Day puts the spotlight on smoking.
To help smokers who want to ditch the cigarettes for the day – or hopefully for good – Quit has developed a free World No Tobacco Day Quit pack which includes a range of resources and materials to help smokers quit for good.
Every year on May 31 World No Tobacco Day is highlighted around the globe to raise awareness of the devastating toll of smoking.
Quit Executive Director Todd Harper says smoking kills over 4500 people a year in Victoria – that's 13 Victorians every day – and World No Tobacco Day is a great day to aim to quit.
'A lot of smokers think they should be able to quit on their own, and try, but we know that a lot of quit attempts aren't successful.'
'For World No Tobacco Day this year we will be focussing on the range of ways Quit can help smokers who want to kick the habit for good.'
'We want to remind smokers that there is help available to quit – and it can cost nothing more than a phone call. Different methods will work for different people, and that's why Quit offers a variety of services.'
Mr Harper as well as providing free resources to help smokers quit, Quitline's specially trained advisors can also give callers personalised advice.
'A Quitline advisor can help smokers work out their reasons for quitting, plan their quit attempt and give them strategies to get through the cravings,' Mr Harper says.
'Research shows that no matter what method a smokers uses to quit, they will significantly increase their chances of success if they access a support service like the Quitline,' Mr Harper says.
In Victoria, research shows that about 8 out of 10 smokers have made at least one quit attempt. However, it takes several attempts before most smokers finally quit for good.
Mr Harper says that that are a host of ways that smokers can access Quit's expertise and support.
'Of course calling the Quitline on 131 848 is a great starting point for anyone who wants to quit, or is even just thinking about quitting.'
'The Quit website is becoming increasingly popular for people wanting help to quit. Simply by logging on to our website at www.quit.org.au, you can request a free Quit pack online and even send request to have a Quitline advisor call at a time that's best for you.'
Will Power, a special animated character to help smokers through the quitting process can also be downloaded from Quit's website.
'Quit also has audio and video tapes to help smokers quit, and these are available through the Quitline.'
For anyone who would like to make World No Tobacco Day on May 31 their day to quit, the best place to start is by calling the Quitline on 131 848 and asking for a free World No Tobacco Day Quit Pack.
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Israel dismantled a Palestinian tent camp on Sunday, set up by activists protesting against Israel's plans to build a large settlement near East Jerusalem, [2] Al Jazeera reports.
Before dawn on Sunday, around 200 Israeli police officers removed some 40 demonstrators from the tent camp, which was set up during U.S. President Barack Obama's recent visit [3], police spokesman, Micky Rosenfeld, told the news site.
Activists set up the camp, named Bab al-Shams (Gate of the Sun), near the West Bank Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, in an attempt to draw attention to Israeli plans to boost building in E1, a controversial corridor of land east of Jerusalem. [4]
Critics say that plans to build over 3,500 housing units in E1 would cut off the northern part of the West Bank from the south [5]and would leave Palestinian areas of Jerusalem surrounded by a chain of Jewish ones, threatening the viability of a future Palestinian state.
During his visit last week, Obama highlighted the E1 settlement as particularly problematic.
One of the protest organizers, Palestinian legislator, Mustafa Barghouti, told AFP news agency by phone on Sunday that he and four others were arrested and taken for questioning at Maale Adumim police station.
He said around 50 other activists were put on buses and released in a Palestinian Authority-controlled part of the West Bank.
The Bab al-Shams camp was first set up in January [6] but taken down by court order on the grounds of "public disorder".
The encampment is part of a new Palestinian tactic to protest against Israeli settlement expansion. [7]
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://www.albawaba.com/news/israel-un-settlements--478301
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/news/obama-israel-palestine-479151
[4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E1_(Jerusalem)
[5] http://www.albawaba.com/news/israel-settlements-467669
[6] http://www.albawaba.com/news/palestine-israel-settlements-463049
[7] http://www.albawaba.com/news/israel-settlements-463298
[8] http://www.albawaba.com


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Each serves 1.
Position round cutter on parchment-covered cookie sheet. Fill ¼ in. deep with melted white candy. Refrigerate until firm; unmold. To mold the candy shell teacup, fill mini ball pan cavity to top edge with additional melted candy. Tap on counter to remove air bubbles. Let chill in refrigerator 10-15 minutes or until a ¼ in. shell has formed. Pour out excess candy, smooth top edges with spatula and chill for 15-20 minutes longer. If cup is thin in some places, brush with additional melted candy; refrigerate until firm. Carefully unmold shell; if you have difficulty removing shells, place in freezer 2-3 minutes, then unmold.
For handle, tape waxed paper to cake board. Melt candy; pipe from disposable bag or parchment bag into handle shapes; overpipe. Refrigerate until firm. Carefully remove candy handle from waxed paper; turn handles over and overpipe with additional melted candy. Refrigerate until firm.
For steam curls, draw several steam patterns onto white sheet of paper. Tape pattern to cake board; tape waxed paper over pattern. Pipe curls using melted light cocoa candy in cut disposable bag; refrigerate until set. Carefully remove candy pieces from waxed paper.
Tint a small amount of white candy rose and green using candy colors. Pipe bead flower, dot center, leaves and vines onto cup using melted candy in cut disposable bag. Attach handle to cup and cup to saucer with melted candy; let set. Using tip 1M, pipe whipped ganache into cup. Insert steam curl into ganache.


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Hall County's business leaders got a chance Thursday to meet all the candidates in line to be Georgia's next 9th District representative in the U.S. House and Georgia's District 49 state senator.
With the May 11 special election just around the corner, the Hall County Young Republicans and Teen Republicans are bringing the 9th District U.S. House candidates to the Georgia Mountain Center tonight to tell voters where they stand on top issues.
ATLANTA - Can a Democrat win a U.S. Senate seat from Georgia in 2010? We're about to find out.
BRASELTON - Former Braselton Mayor Pat Graham announced Tuesday that she is dropping out of the District 47 state Senate race for personal reasons.
According to Graham's campaign Web site, she was one of the first candidates to announce her bid for the seat, which covers Barrow, Madison and Oglethorpe counties, as well as parts of Clarke, Jackson and Elbert counties.
For Gainesville State College professor Douglas Young, the current political environment is far too hostile.
Amid last week's nationwide tea party protests, the Atlanta Tea Party Patriots endorsed Republican Tom Graves for the U.S. House, calling him a strong ally of the organization.
Already, at least 430 ballots have been cast in the 9th District U.S. House race.
Flowery Branch Councilman Craig Lutz resigned his post Thursday night in his bid for a seat on the Hall County Board of Commissioners.
Voters in Northeast Georgia are heading to the polls to cast the first of what could be several election ballots over the coming months.
First up is the May 11 special election to fill the open U.S. House 9th District and Georgia Senate District 49 seats. Following that are the July 20 Georgia primary and Nov. 2 general election, with each vote also carrying the possibility of a runoff.
The lone Democrat in the race for a new U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th District is no longer.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine continues to lead his Republican counterparts in the polls, despite all the money they've spent.
An ethics report released this week may have been the first time Georgians outside the 9th House District heard anything about gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal.
Eight candidates signed up with the Georgia Secretary of State's office this week to complete the unexpired term of U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal.
Three more candidates - Democrat Mike Freeman, Republican Steve Tarvin and Independent Eugene Moon - qualified Tuesday to run in a special election to fill Nathan Deal's vacant 9th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Five candidates qualified Monday to run in the special election to fill the remainder of Nathan Deal's term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
If you don't like looking at insanely hot women in lingerie, now would be a good time to go see New Moon and/or become a People subscriber. These are shots from last night's 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and I started things off with Alessandra Ambrosio and Marisa Miller who seem to be engaged in some sort of epic ab battle where the only real loser is all of us who will never get to touch them. — Wow, I honestly didn't set out to drive people to suicide, yet here we are. My bad.
- Added Miranda Kerr whose ass should've been the top pic. I've failed you.
- Added Selita Ebanks because I hope Nick Cannon is reading and sobbing in his butler outfit. This isn't how you make Mariah's sandwich.
- Added Doutzen Kroes. Do I really have to explain why?


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