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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A man says he was scammed by a Brunswick City Commissioner who was recently held overnight on charges of influencing a witness and obstructing a police officer in the shooting death of a 1-year-old boy.
Joseph Mungin said he thought his dreams were about to come true after meeting with Brunswick City Commissioner James Brooks in 2010.
"Honestly, I was so proud," said Mungin. "I couldn't wait to tell my parents I'm a police officer now."
Mungin, 30, said Brooks told him he had the power to remove his misdemeanor sexual misconduct conviction so that he could become an officer of the law.
"If you could clear my record, everybody screws up and I screwed up," said Mungin. "I just wanted a chance to prove to society that I am not what they think I am."
Mungin said he and Brooks came to an agreement, but the agreement came with a cost.
"James Brooks tells me he was a felon and he was in prison. He said he cleared his record and he could also clear my record. He said there's a lot of people's records he has cleared," said Mungin. "Anybody can help me, it's him, he said if I pay him so much money, and I'm not rich."
According to the Camden County Grand Jury Indictment released Friday, Brooks unlawfully took $500 from Mungin in an alleged racketeering scheme. Mungin said he didn't think he was doing anything wrong since he was dealing with a city official.
Mungin said he paid Brooks in cash.
"So, I waited and waited and nothing transpired. Nothing happened, so I decided to call the authorities. This guy stole my money," said Mungin.
Nearly three years later, Mungin said he never got his money back and he is still having trouble finding work. Mungin believes Brooks is a crook and said the racketeering case against him, proves it.
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And honestly, I prefer it that way. Because if you really live in a neighborhood so bad that this is a possibility, you have a pump-action shotgun and the FIRST thing you do is pump it to chamber a round which
A. Tells the burglar you are armed
B. Makes the burglar shit him or herself and hopfeully leave
You seem to be taking everything to the extreme. You're aware that you can do things like body shots right? Which are much less lethal than a gunshot to the body. Hell, you even say yourself if Zimmerman had of just shown the gun, Trayvon probably would've thought twice about it. Same deal if someone has a bat or a club.
And now you feel that Zimmerman SHOULD have pulled out his gun and started waving it at a random person he suspected of being suspicious?
So because it COULD be used, if you pushed it to be a means to kill, defending yourself with something that's a lot less lethal is the same as a gun? I'm honestly not sure if it's because we're from two different parts of the world, but I see a really big difference between the two ideas. I already agreed a Hurl could be used to kill someone, but so could a glass bottle.
Also, where do you stand on knives? At the ranges they were at, a knife is of comparable lethality to a gun. So should I let someone cave my skull in because I play frisbee with my dog rather than "Hurl the ball with a shillelagh"?
He had a pretty big weight advantage and if Zimmerman was able to reach for a gun, which I'm not sure where he kept it, but if he was able to reach for that, at least one of his arms where free. Maybe the issue is that he had the gun in the first Really? Martin was 4 inches taller and Zimmerman only had a 27 pound advantage. In any fight, I would probably give the guy with greater reach the advantage, and those 27 pounds aren't really a major difference (especially because Martin was likely more athletic as he was a teenager in high school and Zimmerman was almost 30).
And either way: Zimmerman was a grown man. Martin was a teenage boy. Martin DEFINITELY has a history of misbehavior and judging by his proficiency at "winning the one on one fight", I would be inclined to say that wasn't the first fight of his life. And maybe things are different on your side of the Atlantic, but I haven't been in a fistfight since middle school.
Maybe you all shouldn't have guns. It's almost like it causes a massive load of problems all across your country. And carrying a hurl around with you is acceptable if you were going to play or train. People carry them to play fetch with their dog. If you strapped one to your back and tried get into a club or a cinema or most stores you'd be stopped and told to leave.
Would it make a difference in the appropriate use of force if the gun had fallen out of Martin's waistband? What if they were in front of a military facility where a freak occurance with a golf ball resulted in a loaded pistol falling out of a window and into Zimmerman's hand? Does that change the fact that Zimmerman felt his life was in danger and tried to defend himself?
If you have issues with a gun being there at all, then yes, I actually agree with you. I think we need MUCH stricter gun control laws. But that isn't about Zimmerman, that is about the American legal system.
So guns good, sports equipment bad. Quick, get this info to the NRA and shut down Champs.
What if he did have a knife? Is Zimmerman by law, allowed carry a knife around? I looked it up, you apparently can conceal a knife. You can also conceal the following
electronic weapons or devices
tear gas guns
billes (billy bat)
So why not carry stun guns around? We've already established Zimmerman had no problem reaching for a gun, I've seen stun guns that are about the size of a lady shaver, so he could have easily gotten that, zapped Trayvon, got up and ran to a safe distance and did what he should have in the first place. And again, maybe if he just had a stun gun, he wouldn't have felt so brave about going after Trayvon.
Stun guns are NOT as effective as the media wants you to think. Yes, it is going to drop basically anyone, but a determined attacker (or a druggy) is gonna get up pretty quick after. Also, if Martin was on top of him and beating the shit out of him, the stun gun and tear gas would have incapacitated Zimmerman too and really have done nothing but aggravate his attacker.
As for the billy club: Oh yeah, that would end well. It isn't like ANYONE has ever taken someone brutally beating the shit ouf a black guy with one of those as a signal to start a race riot (look up Rodney King).
But again, this is irrelevant. This is about Zimmerman defending himself with what was available.
No. But if you can't win a fistfight, it doesn't mean the other person has to die. You can both walk away from it with some bruises and shattered egos.
I dunno if I'd call him a violent thug. One teacher describes him as a straight student while his school describes three times he was suspended. Sounds like he could have just been getting in with the wrong crowd. But you're right, if Zimmerman went waving the gun around, Trayvon probably wouldn't have gone for him. If he didn't have the gun, he probably wouldn't have followed. When I say he was John Wayne'ing around I mean that the gun gave him confidence, not that he was walking around spinning it around and practicing his quick draw.
That is one of those things that might get lost in the cultural divide. Yeah, America does some dumb shit and we tend to stick our noses where we don't belong. But there is also a reason that superhero comics are so much more popular here than anywhere else on the planet. We are a culture that praises the vigilante. For whatever reason (I suspect it is the lack of a lot of the government safety nets that Europe has), we don't really trust our government or our cops to protect us (And honestly, as someone who was basically abandoned by the cops in my hour of need, I am inclined to agree. Our cops are overburdened and overstressed, and a lot of them are fucking assholes who just want to exert their power over people, not protect them). So we tend to respect those who come to people's aide, even when they don't have to. Maybe that is the doctor who helps someone going into anaphylectic shock at a restaurant. Maybe it is the customer who tackles the convenience store robber. Maybe it is the soldier who is willing to risk his or her life to "bring democracy and freedom" to a "subjugated people" (that last bit relies a bit heavily on spin from the news stations). Or maybe it is the guy who stands up and patrols his neighborhood when the cops are clearly failing to do so.
Was Zimmerman being willing to patrol his neighborhood at night admirable? You bet your ass it was. Should Zimmerman have been carrying a firearm? The law says so, I am not so convinced. Should Zimmerman have approached Martin after the 911 dispatcher said not to: No. He should not. Zimmerman is a fuck-up and his stupidity led to the death of another man.
But here is the thing: Zimmerman didn't forfeit his right to not be assaulted when he went to go talk to Martin. Even if Zimmerman shoved Martin first, he did not forfeit his right to live by doing so. Hell, even if he said "Hey, kid. I like Street Fighter, let's throw fireballs at each other", Zimmerman didn't give up his right to live. If he started screaming "stop" and Martin continued assaulting him to the point that neighbors had time to come by and investigate, that was going beyond "I am gonna bruise your ego and walk away". That was in the realm of "Fuck you, I am gonna teach you a lesson". And call me old fashioned, but I don't tend to think teenagers are all that smart about knowing when to not be stupid (and Martin's history suggests this to be true).
And, most importantly: Zimmerman did not forfeit his right to live the moment he got a concealed carry permit/strapped that gun to his waist. Maybe you don't like his decision to do that. Maybe you don't like the US legal system for letting him do it (I sure don't). But just because you don't like someone. Just because you think they are a fucking idiot. That doesn't mean they don't deserve to do their damnedest to survive.Steam: Gundato
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So there are no organs that can get damaged horribly by a shillelagh to the side? Or are we back to "If you aren't trained heavily in the use of improvised weapons, you aren't allowed to defend yourself?" and "For the purpose of defending yourself and the attacker potentially dying, yes. Because unlike you, I am a firm believer in not forcing someone to "lie back and take it" "
So, you can argue those with someone who actually said it, but if you're just going to pull shit out of the air, I'm done having this conversation."Halo is designed to make the player think "I look like that, I am macho sitting in my undies with my xbox""
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I live in Texas and some of my distant family on Facebook are indignant about this whole thing. It's weird because they are right wingers who never really looked at the case, just the fact that a registered gun owner shot a black guy and of course they wanted Zimmerman to walk. He did but they're still pissed because of... well I don't know? Maybe Fox news told them to still be pissed? It seems the discussion and the possibility that some people are unhappy with acquittal is why they are mad. I was raised "republican" but I just don't understand any of this stuff anymore.
a man was acquitted after gunning down a call girl with an AK-47 because she refused to have sex with him. Y'all crazy.
Apart from all the (imo ultra-fluffy) angles about racism and Cold Dead Handery, I still feel more sympathetic towards Martin because Zimmerman had more agency in escalating the situation to violence and seemed to be in a position of higher responsibility.
I take self defense relatively seriously, but without getting into the particulars, the first rule of good self defense goes something like this: the only good SD encounters are the ones you avoid. This extrapolates directly to scenarios like the one in which Zimmerman found himself.
Zimmerman didn't need to leave his car; he then did exactly that. He was then warned not to pursue by people with more wherewithal in civil management and decided to pursue. These two glaring mistakes should never have been made. There's a difference between training for SD and training to be a peace officer; that's why vigilantism is discouraged by the state.
I'm party to discussion of this issue among active and retired LEOs and soldiers, and I'm somewhat reassured that many of them are on my side on this. They generally think Zimmerman should've at least seen something along the lines of reckless endangerment, but probably more like manslaughter.
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Could Zimmerman have avoided the confrontation? Yes
Does that make him responsible for the kid's death? I'd say, no.
Still, a no guilty verdict seems a bit unfair though since Zimmerman was at fault even if innocent of homicide, but I guess the prosecution shot itself in the foot by bringing in witnesses who backtracked on their testimonies and couldn't articulate words for shit.
Also, why is he issue being hyped so much in the American media, I mean even fucking Obama wanted to get his comment in, and now there is talk of protests and rioting and whatnot. I don't understand what the protests are about, it's one thing to demand changes in the law because you find them unfair and entirely another to allege racism and class bias which doesn't seem like the problem to me in this case.
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The first exposure most people had to the case was the insanely biased reporting that basically summed it up as "White supremacist gun nut murders little african american boy in cold blood". And even though most of the news stations at least stopped pushing that angle, very few retracted it. So we get confirmation bias as people try to make the story fit the narrative they like while ignoring anything that doesn't.
Don't believe me? Look at the people in this very thread. Especially how people seem to be pushing a "He was asking for it and deserved what he got" angle, which I thought we all learned was only appropriate as an offensive joke after Jodi Foster and the pinball machine.
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>Cross Training>Endurance of the equine variety
Anybody else do horse sports as cross-training? I'm focused on dressage at the moment, but have dabbled in competitive trail riding and limited distance endurance, and I have the chance to do a 25 mile ride-and-tie event this weekend, it should be a lot of fun! Would love to hear stories from anyone who's done something similar (the only thread I found on the subject was this one http://www.runningahead.com/forums/post/38075d78220b41eb88afce8ca552cde8#focus and it was for biking). Thanks
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A long time ago, I trained for 3 day eventing, but that's well in my past. My lack of depth perception and general cowardness didn't help me much. I did devote some time to dressage training while living in Europe, but then running took over exclusively for a few years. These days, I'm limited to trail riding with my two old guys. My "dressage" pony is in his mid-30's and my retired Standardbred Pacer is in his mid-20's. I've never done a Ride and Tie but absolutely love the concept. I also like the idea of the obstacle rides that are becoming popular. Please let me know how it goes!
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I sometimes dodge & jump over horse apples on trails. But, that's probably not what you had in mind.
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When I started running I was competing in dressage . I found the running helped with dressage, I have a bad back and the running somehow made it possible to sit the trot more comfortably . Dressage probably helped with running keeping my core strong . Right now the only horse cross training I do is caring for the 6 mostly retirees that I still have. I have met several people who did endurance then started running . My friend has done several Ride & Ties and had great fun .
mollyrose, I love what you wrote about being a bit of a weenie with the three-day eventing-that's why I stick to stuff that keeps all four hooves on the ground very envious of your dressage training in Europe-that must've been a neat experience!...I haven't heard of obstacle rides, except for maybe the 6-7 mile rides where you go over logs, bridges, and that sort of thing and are judged on your horse's willingness (my silly arab probably wouldn't be the best candidate for that-she freaks out about gopher tortoises and isn't a big fan of water either)
sugnim, I apologize on behalf of all us riders whose horses have left messes on the trail for runners to avoid (though from what I've read in some posts, plenty of runners leave messes of their own on/near the trail when the urge strikes )
valerienv, I am waiting for the day my back stops hurting when riding...it hurt before I started running and it still does at 35 or so miles per week...did you ever do yoga or pilates? I've thought about looking into that, though there's not enough time in the week to get everything done! Do you know what kind of horse your friend used for R&T? Does it take a long time to get them used to being tied and standing calmly while their person runs off? I just can't see my mare being ok with that, at least right away...
I did yoga every day so I could keep riding . My friend used her endurance horse, an Arab gelding . He was not the best ride & tie horse he would get much too excited . At the National Championships he bucked her off near the start and she finished the course with a broken arm . That same horse was a very consistant endurance horse I think he has @1,500 AERC miles including a couple Tevis finishes . I have a now retired show Arab who would have been great for ride & tie, his show experience made him immune to things going on around him but years of dressage left him with arthritis and I don't think he would vet.
sugnim, I apologize on behalf of all us riders whose horses have left messes on the trail for runners to avoid (though from what I've read in some posts, plenty of runners leave messes of their own on/near the trail when the urge strikes )
Haha. No problem. When you gotta go, you gotta go whether your're a human or a horse. Proper human etiquette is to bury your mess if you are on a trail, and I'd hope that most people would do so. I'm not sure what proper horse etiquette is.
hey varliernv, I guess I will have to start with the yoga/strength training as well, my instructor yesterday said my core is weak and it keeps me from the proper seat/position love reading about tevis, I can't even imagine how cool it would be to finish that-we have yet to do a ride over 30 miles...your friend must have nerves (and body) of steel to do a r&t w/ a broken arm!...sorry to hear about your boy's arthritis
Sugnim - I love the sign! On the trail, I'd rather encounter fresh horse droppings than fresh bear droppings.
Valerienv - You have 6! Wow. LOL. I thought I was bad. I love having them around. Although when it was -9F yesterday, I was glad my husband was doing the morning feed.
I do a pilates/yoga class now 2-3 times a week. It has done wonders for me. My core has really strengthened (and my waistline has decreased!). I have some chronic issues (pain, stiffness, limited Range of Motion) with my back and left leg that dates back to a childhood riding accident. It has really improved. I notice if I miss a few weeks of classes, I start getting symptoms again (popping in my lower back when extending my leg, pain/weakness in my leg, etc).
Pony_tale, I can't wait to hear how the R&T goes!
I just lost one last weekend , he was 28 , 6 is the lowest number for me in close to 20 years .
I started running because of endurance . I crewed the Tevis 5 times and one of those years was the 50th several Western States runners came back and ran with the horses in honor of that . I was standing at Foresthill waiting for my friend and saw those guys come running in with the mid pack horses it made an impression on me . My friend also always ran the canyons I think she would run pretty close to 20 miles of the course . I thought I should start running, next thing I knew I was just running without the horses .
Yoga really helped my riding I did it every day but I think you could benefit from it even just a couple times a week .
I rode horses all through junior high and high school (mostly eventing). I miss it tons but it's so expensive in the city (Seattle) and I am so busy working full time and taking night classes (and training for a marathon) that I don't get to do it nearly as much as I'd like to anymore. I definitely hope to own one (or a few!) some day!
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The R&T was so much fun! We were the only team to do it, everyone else at this endurance/CTR event thought we were nuts. My human partner was super fit, he's ridden 30+ 100-mile rides and is in his early 20s, he was like the energizer bunny! I'd catch glimpses of him bounding along the trail like a deer...Our borrowed horse partner was a rock star, he had never done one of these, but he could not be more suited to it...every time I'd come upon him tied to a tree, he'd be standing there totally peacefully, smart enough to know he should take the opportunity to rest and not be a prancy fool, and he had lovely gaits and his speed was rate-able--he was a total joy to ride! I was definitely the team's weak link, mainly b/c I have a bad case of TMID (Trail Marking Interpretation Disorder)...I did not miss any ribbons, but I'd read the ribbons wrong and turn the wrong way, or go the correct way and somehow convince myself I'd seen the same spot before and then turn back around to get myself reoriented...I ended up logging 30 miles on my garmin (5 extra!) b/c of it, and only one of those was while mounted-yikes! Felt like I was going to die by the end, had run out of water an hour before and could not get enough to drink at the finish line...would I do it again? Hell yes! Would I do it again anytime soon and without working on my sense of direction and having more hydration available? Hell no!
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I want to do a R&T this year. Gotta get finished with Way too Cool 50 k and then my potential partner has to get done with Western States.
I'm trying to figure out what my method is going to be to get my horse in shape , and do 40 mile weeks myself.
Anyone have a couch to 50k conditioning plan for my pasture gelding getting an hour a week in the arena?
What are the thoughts of max distance/time as I trail run with him, perhaps with my daughter riding. Probably 12 minute miles? 100 feet of elevation gain per mile.
Check out Endurance.net they have great information on how to get started and the forum there called Ridecamp has a bunch of people who have been doing it forever who can offer advice .


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JUST over the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, separating Cliviger from Todmorden, there's tantalising clues of the worldwide sporting epic which will soon be in our midst.
The landlord at the Roebuck Inn proclaims that 'cyclists are welcome' and there's a clutch of French flags fluttering over the newsagents in Cornholme.
Promoters of the Tour de France will tell you that it's the largest global sporting spectacle in the calendar and a whistle-stop tour of Hebden Bridge, one of the crucibles of the 2014 event, lends strength to that assertion.
For a town of just 4,500, Hebden Bridge is expected to swell in size as the second stage of the 'Grand Depart' dashes through Calderdale this Sunday lunchtime.
Sue Nixon, who runs adventure sports shop Mountain Wild in Crown Street, said she, along with fellow traders, had been preparing for the tour's arrival for 12 months or more.
She said: "It's been really exciting to be involved and the whole town has embraced the tour. People have been decorating their homes, shops, parks and putting out window boxes.
"I'm not a road cyclist myself, I'm a mountain bike rider, but I've been up Cragg Vale and seen the route they'll take and I can't wait until Sunday."
Family butcher David Greenwood can appreciate both the economic impact and the sporting gravitas of the occasion, as an avid cyclist.
He said: "It's been great for the town as people have already been cycling the route and taking a look around the course in the build-up to the weekend.
"And I've got burger orders coming out of my ears from customers planning barbecues and parties this weekend.
"I've ridden both of the stages myself already, Leeds to Harrogate and York to Sheffield, and I've been to France two or three times previously, to see the tour.
"I think I'll be going up to Oxenhope to see the race and then we'll be coming back for a party to which the whole town seems to have been invited."
Yards away from his St George's Square shop, two travellers deep in conversation added an international dimension to the proceedings.
Frenchman Olivier Ciaravino, global eyewear division president of Bollé sunglasses, and his Italian marketing manager Andrea Cappelletti, were in town to meet representatives of tour teams Orica Greenedge and Ag2r-La Mondiale, which their firm sponsors.
Olivier said: "We have guests coming from all over the UK who wil be at the stage."
And just to prove the butcher's point, barely five minutes passed before another pair of amateur riders rolled past, testing the roads for themselves.
Rick Clough, from Rochdale, and Dave Grogan, of Milnrow, share a longstanding passion for the sport and are overjoyed the tour is back on this side of the Channel.
"We have been doing this now for about 20 years. Once almost no-one took an interest in cycling," said Rick.
"But we have been quite successful on the track, over the past few years, and this has translated to the roads."
Signature 'yellow bikes', publicising the tour, have lined the streets of Calderdale, hanging from shopfronts, lamp-posts and hedges from Todmorden to Hebden Bridge.
But lifelong Burnley FC fan Russell Greenwood, of Cragg Road, needed to go one better with his neighbours lining the tour route at nearby Mytholmroyd.
The 52-year-old builder has installed a claret and blue cycle outside his home - and erected a viewing platform especially for grandsons Daniel, 10, and two-year-old Oliver.
He said: "There was a bit of a tale to it because I put the bike up on its bracket, in claret and blue, and we got some grief off our neighbours, who are all Leeds United fans.
"So I painted it yellow, like the rest, so my daughter Kirstie got on the case, calling me soft and threatening to paint my van or the house claret and blue.
"I've now repainted it claret and blue and my wife says there's more coats of paint on that than on her skirting boards! But it's all been worth it."
Like most, given the opportunity to be up-close-and-personal at the tour's business end, he will have to move his van elsewhere the night before the world's cycling kings whizz by.
And even though their view of the action, similar to most of the throng, will only be fleeting, you suspect it will be a day that lives long in the memory.
The last time the Tour de France came to the UK was in 2007, with a leg from London to Kent.
Around 3.5 billion people worldwide in 188 countries are expected to watch the road race on TV before it ends.
An estimated £100million is expected to be generated for the Yorkshire economy as a result of the tour's presence – surpassing the £88million for the south-east seven years ago.
Spectators are estimated to travel an average of 130km to attend a stage of the tour and spend around six hours at a time at the roadside.
Hotel rooms for the teams, staff, press and tour personnel alone will total 1,200, according to organisers.
The oldest rider to win the Tour de France was Belgium's Firmin Lambot, in 1922 – and 20-year-old Henri Cornet, of France, was the youngest, in 1904.
Five cyclists have scooped four overall tour victories – Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain. Lance Armstrong's seven tour wins were expunged from the records after he was found guilty of doping.


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- Entertainment
- Dining
- Life Aboard Ship
- Excursions
- Contact Us
Here you will find answers to the more common questions we have been asked about our cruises.
Before sailing with us, you must read and sign our Terms and Conditions, which spell out important and contractually binding guidelines for our cruises, in addition to important basic information.
We strongly recommend that you visit Holland America's website. You will find extensive and detailed information about sailing on their ships. They have been in the cruise business much longer than we have — please make use of their expertise.
Executive Meetings and Incentives, Inc. (EMI) is your partner in travel. They are your first stop for any help you may need with travel arrangements or any question you may have. See EMI's website for more information.
Who are we?
Prairie Home Productions (PHP, APHC) is an independent company licensed by American Public Media Group to produce Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" and its related ventures. With them, we chartered the ms Ryndam and will produce the cruise. Prairie Home is responsible for all the changes and additions that have been made to the regularly scheduled HAL cruise. We will provide the APHC performers, entertainers, lecturers, and hosts sailing with you.
Holland America Lines (HAL) operates and manages the Ryndam; provides for passenger safety and comfort; and is responsible for your cabin accommodations, food, beverages, recreation, and shopping while on board. Go to HAL's website for information about life aboard ship.
Executive Meetings and Incentives (EMI) is our agent in charge of selling our cruise and booking your accommodations. They will provide you with the highest levels of professional travel-related services. They will book your passage on the ship. EMI will, at your choosing, assist you in booking a hotel before and after the cruise; book air travel; arrange transfers between the airport, hotel, and ship; and assign table seating. They will help us manage your activities while on board. See EMI's website for information about cabins, hotel rooms, transfers, and dinner seating.
For other questions, contact us by email or call EMI at 800-225-5364 x 2179.
I. Booking
How much does the cruise cost?
For pricing information, visit EMI's pricing page. We have cabins in a wide range of prices.
What types of cabins are on the ship? Where are they located?
We have a variety of cabins from inside rooms to Verandah suites. See HAL's Ryndam Info for pictures, descriptions, and deck plans.
How do I book a cabin? What types are currently available?
For booking information, visit EMI's pricing page. You will see a list of the currently available cabins. Just click on the one you are interested in.
Are wheelchair-accessible rooms available on board?
Of course. Holland America, APHC, and EMI do not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability. We seek, to the fullest extent feasible, to accommodate guests with special needs. Holland America offers a limited number of staterooms designed to be wheelchair and scooter accessible. Most public areas of the ship are wheelchair accessible. To learn more about HAL's options for guests with special needs, see the HAL Cruise Planning and Advice section. You can explore the deck plans in HAL's Ryndam Info to see where the wheelchair-accessible rooms are located. Please contact EMI directly at 800-225-5364 x 2179 to discuss any special needs you may have.
II. Payment/Finances
Is travel insurance necessary?
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. This is a long cruise moving through several foreign countries. Insurance is your only recourse for reimbursement in the event of changes, delays, or crises. For more information, see EMI's pricing page.
What is included in the payment and what will cost extra?
Please see our terms and conditions page. While on board, you can spend a minimal amount or incur significant charges by the end of the cruise. Alcoholic beverages, soda, spa services, the casino, and other on-board services are not included in your fare. You will certainly be able to have an enjoyable time no matter how little or how much you spend. We do not include airfare, ground transportation, shore excursions, or other off-ship expenses in our fares.
I'm a Holland America stockholder. Can I get a discount on my cruise?
No. This cruise is private and chartered.
I've booked my cabin. What's next?
EMI will confirm your reservation with you electronically and provide an EMI confirmation number they will use to track your reservation. Closer to the cruise, EMI will provide your HAL booking number and cabin number, which you will use to prepare for your trip and book shore excursions.
Check-in and preparation for your cruise is an online process that HAL calls Express Docs. All passengers will be required to check in using this system in advance of the cruise. You will need your HAL booking number to do this, which you will receive approximately 2 months before the cruise. You must return the signed terms and conditions for the cruise to receive your booking number. All documents necessary for your cruise will be provided online through Express Docs, including your cruise contract and your boarding pass. You will need to print these documents yourself and bring them with you. We will not send you "hard copies" of these documents. See EMI's website for step-by-step instructions on how to use Express Docs.
It is essential that you review all documents thoroughly and that you bring everything with you.
May I cancel my reservation?
You may cancel, but we have a strict refund policy. One week after registering, your deposit becomes nonrefundable. On or after April 10, 2012, your full cruise fare will be collected and is not refundable. Please see our terms and conditions page.
How do I pay for extras while on board?
While on board, HAL maintains a "cashless society." All additional purchases made will be charged to passengers' on-board accounts. These accounts must be settled before disembarking.
When you board the ship, your account will have already been activated and you may make purchases by simply showing your guest identification card and signing a receipt. On embarkation day, you will need to register your credit or debit card in order to use your on-board account for shipboard purchases. Your card will be pre-authorized for U.S. $60 per person for each day. At the end of your cruise, you will receive a final statement, and your card will be charged only for the actual amount of your purchases. Please inform your credit or debit card issuer in advance that your card will be used on a Holland America Line ship. This will help prevent delays in obtaining pre-authorization on board. Some banks may keep the pre-authorization in place for up to 30 days. If you do not want to use a credit or debit card, the ship will collect a cash deposit from you at time of boarding in the same pre-authorization amount. Any excess deposit will be refunded to you at the end of the cruise. Travelers checks may be cashed at the front office to make your deposit. Personal checks are not accepted on board.
What about tipping? To whom and how much?
A prepaid gratuity is included in your cruise fare. For suites, this gratuity is $12.00 per day or $132 for the cruise. For cabins, this gratuity is $11.50 per day or $126.50 for the cruise. This will be shared among the Ryndam's entire staff. In addition, an automatic 15 percent gratuity is added to all bar and beverage service. Any tipping above this is entirely up to you. It is common, but not expected or required, to tip for personal service in your cabin and at the spa. Tipping for bar, restaurant, or the ship's transportation services is not expected. For more info, see HAL Service Charge Info.
In terminals, airports, ports of call, on-shore excursions, and at hotels, we suggest that you extend gratuities consistent with customary practices.
Are guests from outside the U.S. able to purchase online?
Yes. International guests will be able to book their cabins online. All credit card charges will take place in USD and be converted to your local currency the day of the transaction.
III. Travel To/From the Cruise
When do we leave? When do we come home?
Holland America's website has excellent information about arriving in Amsterdam and leaving from Barcelona in their Explore Cruise Ports section.
We recommend that you arrive in Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS) the day before we sail, on Friday, August 17, 2012. If you choose to fly the day of the cruise, you must arrive in Amsterdam prior to noon on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Driving time from the airport to the ship is approximately 30 minutes. Boarding will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m. on August 18th; please do not arrive at the terminal before that time. You must be on board no later than 3:00 p.m. We sail at 5:00 p.m. and cannot wait for delayed passengers.
Disembarkation in Barcelona may begin as early as 6:30 a.m. and will end by 10:00 a.m. on August 29th. Driving time to the airport is approximately 45 minutes. We recommend that you book a motor coach transfer in advance (EMI will offer you options). Flights booked out of Barcelona's Aeropuerto de Barcelona (BCN) should depart no earlier than noon on Wednesday, August 29, 2012.
We recommend that you purchase airline tickets early. We have found airfares for our "open jaw" itinerary similar to direct round trips. Air travel to Europe can be expensive and airport fees are high. Please research costs carefully before you choose to book our cruise. EMI can help you book your flights; see EMI's website for more information.
What if my luggage gets lost by the airline?
In the event your bags are delayed, we will make every effort to work with local operators to help your bags catch up with the ship. Please note that some major discount air carriers require that lost or delayed luggage be signed for personally by the owner at the airport. Given our one-way itinerary this could become a challenge. Please check policies carefully before booking your air travel.
Where can I stay in Amsterdam?
EMI has blocked out rooms in Amsterdam hotels. They would be happy to book you a room the night before the cruise, see EMI's website for details. Please note the deadline for booking.
What are the arrangements for travel from airport to ship?
Regardless of who books your air travel, you must send EMI a copy of your flight itinerary. EMI must provide HAL with travel itineraries for all passengers. You must provide a cell or other phone number that can be used to communicate with you in the event of travel delays.
We recommend that you purchase a transfer package from EMI when you purchase your cruise. EMI will be able to arrange group transfers from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and to Barcelona's Aeropuerto de Barcelona. With these packages, you and your luggage will be transferred between the airport, to the hotel as needed, and the ship. You may also, of course, take a cab or other means of transport on your own. However you decide to arrive at the ship, your baggage will be collected at the terminal and delivered to your cabin. See EMI's website for more information.
When you first get on and last get off the boat, there will be a period of time when you won't have access to your baggage or to your cabin. Please be prepared with a small carry-on bag to hold the stuff you need, including all of your travel documents, medications, and any valuables you may have with you.
Before embarking the ship, you will be subject to security screening similar to that in any airport.
Will I need a passport?
All passengers need passports. No exceptions. They must be good for six months beyond the duration of the cruise. These regulations are strictly enforced. For more information, see HAL Passport Info.
May visitors come aboard?
Sorry, no. Due to customer and safety concerns, HAL has established a no-visitor policy. As at most airport terminals, only booked passengers will be permitted past the security check-in point.
What about after the cruise, in Barcelona?
We arrive early in Barcelona and of course we recommend you explore the city and environs. Holland America offers excursions and there are many other resources you could employ. EMI has blocked out hotel rooms in Barcelona if you'd like to stay overnight. There will be strict deadline for booking these rooms.
IV. Traveling Abroad
Will I need a passport?
Yes, all passengers must carry a passport that expires a minimum of six months following the cruise.
Will I need a visa?
Most U.S. Citizens will not. We will be traveling to multiple destinations in Europe. Some passports from assorted nations need a Schengen Visa in order to do this. Please discuss your personal requirements with the proper consular officials prior arriving in Amsterdam. Those guests who require a visa and do not obtain one will be denied boarding.
Do I need shots?
Please consult a medical professional for their opinion as to vaccinations that may be appropriate to have current when visiting some of our ports of call. In particular, some sources do recommend some vaccinations when visiting Tangier.
What languages will be spoken at our ports of call?
Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Moroccan Arabic, and French are just some of the languages we will experience on this cruise. In many situations, we will be able to communicate in English.
What about currency?
The euro is the currency at most of our ports other than Tangier. ATM's that accept major credit cards and currency exchange services are available at all of our ports.
What about credit cards?
Most major credit cards are accepted at many vendors in the ports we will visit. Please remember to notify your credit card companies of your travel plans.
V. Entertainment
What will we do on board?
Boredom is not an issue. Never has been, never will be. We will schedule a full slate of musical performances. In the main showroom and in smaller venues throughout the ship, you will have ample opportunity to enjoy your favorite "Prairie Home" performers. There will be sing-alongs and gatherings and a talent show. We will add lectures, readings, and other events to HAL's regular cruise offerings.
The APHC events are in addition to all of the activities you would expect on a cruise ship: dining, swimming, spa services, eating, relaxing, sports, gambling, shopping, dining, entertainment, other special events, and more eating.
When do we attend the evening performances?
Our main attraction on board is the evening performance in the main showroom. These can be similar to APHC broadcast shows, or they can be music concerts, or even our (in)famous passenger talent show. Regardless, everyone wants to come see them.
The showroom only holds about half of the ship's passengers, which is why we repeat the show each night. The problem comes when people try to see both shows. This can deny your fellow passenger the opportunity to see the show. So we've come up with a plan that we hope you think is fair.
You will receive a color-coded Holland America ID card. This will identify which show you may attend each night. We are going to check this identification for each main evening show, just as we would take tickets for a regular performance. We will clear the auditorium after each show, and we will not allow people to reserve seats in advance.
Will you publish a schedule of activities?
We are always adding new things to do, right up to the day of departure. When you arrive on the ship we will have for you a scheduled of activities for the entire cruise. Once aboard, we adjust the schedule daily. HAL and APHC will publish an official daily schedule, which will be delivered to your cabin every morning.
Will I actually SEE Garrison? How about the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band? And what about the Royal Academy of Radio Actors?
Prairie Home performers will be guests of Holland America just like you. You'll see them in the elevators, on the Lido deck, at the buffets and bars, and, of course, on stage. Don't be afraid to say hi, ask questions, or tell us you loved a particular event. But do understand that we may be running to our next event, or just need some time on our own.
Should I bring a musical instrument?
If it is something that you'd like to play for your pleasure in a casual, sit-around-a-campfire kind of atmosphere, yes. While a few people may end up performing on stage, please don't expect this.
Will any of the shows be broadcast?
No, but they will be recorded for possible later use. We may create a broadcast from the recorded material.
Will there be opportunities for autographs?
While on board, feel free to ask for autographs at your leisure. Check in with a Prairie Home or EMI staff member on board if you have questions about this.
Will there be APHC merchandise for sale?
Yes. Check out the gift shops on board. We'll have clothing, books, and lots of music featuring your "Prairie Home" favorites.
VI. Dining
When do we schedule our dining? Can we sit together at dinner?
When you register for the cruise, you will request your seating preferences for dining. EMI will do everything possible to honor seating requests. In most every case you will be able to sit near friends and family, assuming you want to. You may meet new friends at your table as well.
What is the difference between early seating and late seating?
The Dining Room and the Main Show Lounge each hold half of the ship's passengers, so we all need to rotate.
— EARLY seating passengers will eat at the first seating of dinner, at 5:30 p.m. Then they go to the second show, at 8:30 p.m.
— LATE seating passengers see the Main Lounge Show first, at 6:00 p.m. They then go to dinner at the second seating, at 7:45 p.m.
While accommodations can often be made, due to the popularity of our evening shows we will use assigned dinner times: the "As-You-Wish" dining program available on regular HAL cruises will not be used.
If I have food allergies or other dietary needs, will the ship be able to accommodate these?
Yes, but you must inform us in advance. You can learn more at HAL Shipboard Life.
What is the Dress Code?
Because we are chartering the ship, APHC has the freedom to set our own dress-code policies. We are considerably more relaxed than the standard cruise. Sunday-go-to-church clothes is about as fancy as we get. If you like to dress up, please feel free, and some of us may join you.
The only time there will be an actual dress code is in the dining rooms during the evening meal. On most nights, the dress code will be "smart casual." This means long pants and sports shirt or sweater for men, and skirt or long pants and sweater or blouse for women. We prefer you to avoid casual T-shirts, swimsuits, tank tops, shorts, and the like in the dining rooms during the evening hours. We will designate one or two evenings as "semi-formal." This generally means sport coat and maybe a tie for men; and a dress, skirt, or pantsuit for women. On those nights, all patrons eating in the main dining room will be expected to dress in semi-formal or formal attire and the crew will pull out their dress uniforms. Many people take this opportunity to dress in their finest clothes and make a fun-filled evening out of it, but you sure don't have to. Be who you are, is what we say.
May we dine elsewhere?
Holland America offers many other options for dining. You are not obligated to join us in the dining room, although you may want to let your seatmates know you won't be joining them. Dining options include a private table at the Pinnacle Grill or the Canaletto Restaurant, informal dining on the Lido Deck, and Room Service available 24/7. The dining room is also a lovely option for lunch.
VII. Life Aboard Ship
How do I contact an EMI or APHC staff person? How will they be identified?
We will staff a question table near the front desk. And we'll all wear an ID badge.
After boarding the ship, how long before I can get into the cabin?
Boarding for the ship begins several hours before we cast off. You'll be able to enter your cabin once your stateroom is prepared. HAL has streamlined this process to a great degree, but please understand that they have to turn around accommodations for more than 1,200 people in a very short period of time. Plenty of on-board activities will be available while you wait, including making a few arrangements for your week. And the buffet lines will be open.
What kind of amenities will I find in my cabin?
Cabins on the Ryndam are outfitted much like a good hotel room. You will find them to be comfortable, nicely decorated, efficient, and clean.
All linens and bedding will be supplied. Your bathroom comes complete with towels, toiletries, and your very own bathrobe. You will find ample closet and drawer space, a dressing table, cabin-controlled air conditioning, a variety of cabin lighting, and a television with shipboard programming.
All staterooms are equipped with standard 110 AC and 220 AC power outlets. Personal care items and electronics will work just as they do at home. Hairdryers are available in all staterooms. You may wish to bring a travel alarm clock since they are not provided — although the hotel desk will arrange a wake-up call for you.
For safety reasons, we respectfully request that you do not iron clothing in your stateroom. Ironing facilities are available in the self-service laundry rooms for your convenience. Full laundry, dry-cleaning, and valet services are available on the Ryndam.
Where can I smoke?
In deference to our performers and your fellow passengers, this is a "non-smoking" cruise. You may smoke only in your own cabin and in certain designated areas on the outside decks of the ship. Our cruise designates areas (including all lounge and restaurant areas) as non-smoking where smoking might be permitted on other HAL cruises.
How can I be reached in case of an emergency?
Holland America has procedures in place for situations that require emergency contact with your loved ones. Find more details at HAL Planning and Advice.
What if I need medical attention?
Fully trained medical professionals are on board at all times, and a complete medical facility is available. Aspirin and seasickness pills are on the house, but you may have to pay for other items or services.
Can I call my friends in their cabin? Can I call home?
Your stateroom comes equipped with telephones that can be used to call your fellow passengers just as in a hotel. They can also be used for ship-to-shore communication, however significant charges apply. Find out more about how this works at HAL Planning and Advice. Passengers may not see our guest roster and we will not give out cabin numbers.
Will my cell phone work?
Probably not for most of the cruise. Call your carrier for international details for your plan.
Will I have access to the Internet?
Yes. You may bring your own computer or use ones provided by HAL. You can buy minutes for surfing the Internet at any point throughout the trip. Wireless is available in some locations and is charged under the same system. Please be aware the prices are high and can add up quickly. See HAL Planning and Advice for more details.
Can I get married on board ship?
No. This is a private, chartered cruise. No weddings. No divorces, either.
Will there be stuff for my kids to do?
Holland America provides a range of activities for kids through their Club Hal program. See HAL On-board Activities for details. The Club HAL room is regularly available with games electronic and otherwise, and has daily special group activities. The schedule of events is determined by the number of kids who sail with us; we promise to include APHC programming in their schedule. The Ryndam also features The Loft and The Oasis, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas specifically reserved for teenagers.
How should I dress for the weather?
While weather can always change, we will be sailing at a popular time of year. Temperatures should be moderate or even warm, cooler at night and at sea.
When on deck it can always be windy and cool, be prepared for that. Of course, be prepared for rain. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes for walking on deck or on shore.
And — for sure — bring your beachwear and swimsuit.
Should I bring anything else?
If you are interested in "knowing stuff," you might want to bring along your binoculars and a field guide or three (birds, marine mammals, wildflowers, and geology are just a few). Previous guests have found benefit from bringing a camera, a journal, an instrument, or their most recent knitting project.
What will sea conditions be like?
We could have calm seas. We could have 15-foot waves. The ship may glide placidly along with barely a perceptible murmur. The ship may rock back and forth, making even the stout of heart (and stomach) reach for the Dramamine. We will probably see a bit of everything. While it is extremely unlikely that we will experience severe weather, HAL does an excellent job of tracking and avoiding storms.
VIII. Excursions
You'll find all the information you need at Shore Excursions.
Booked guests may confirm shore excursion requests in advance of sailing. Once you have a booking number, you may use it to view shore excursion information specific to your itinerary. To complete a booking, please proceed through all screens on the HAL booking page until you receive confirmation from them that your booking is complete.
Guests may pre-book shore excursions online until five days prior to sailing. If your departure date is less than five days away, please call Shore Excursions at 1-888-425-9376 to book directly with an agent. All shore excursion requests are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Waitlisted requests for sold-out shore excursions will be processed prior to requests made on board. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult over 25.
Excursion cancellations may incur a cancellation fee, and any refund may be issued in the form of credit to your on-board account. Excursions have individual deadlines after which no refund or credit is given. Please refer to Shore Excursions for details.
All excursions are the responsibility of independent tour operators. HAL acts only as an agent to help you book your tours. We have no financial or operational relationship with them. While excursions may be arranged directly with independent operators on shore, you will have limited recourse in the event of an unsatisfactory experience.
All of our ports afford the opportunity to explore on foot at no cost or by local transportation. Please feel free to set out as you wish.
Wherever and however you explore, be sure to be back on time. Be sure that your watch is set to ship's time; local time on land can be different. The ship cannot wait past scheduled departure times.
IX. Contact Us
Contact us by email or call EMI at 800-225-5364 x2179 .
Cruise Bulletin
Visit our journal of daily updates to see the highlights from this year's cruise — including videos, photos and notes — or relive your time aboard the ms Ryndam


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GONZALES — The Ascension Parish School Board will have a new leader beginning Friday.
Troy Gautreau, a Gonzales resident who has served on the board for the past decade, was elected on a 6-5 vote during Tuesday's meeting to serve as School Board president.
"It's truly humbling to say the least," Gautreau said following his victory over incumbent President A.J. Nickens.
Nickens defeated Gautreau, 6-5, last year to succeed longtime President Ed Price, who left the School Board to serve in the state Legislature.
Jamie Bourgeois, John Murphy, Kerry Diez, Patricia Russo and Richard "Coach" Brown supported Gautreau, who also voted for himself.
Nickens, Lorraine Wimberly, Thomas "Moose" Pearce, Catherine Davis and Taft Kleinpeter voted for Nickens to remain as president.
Gautreau thanked Nickens for his leadership during the past year and thanked his fellow board members for allowing him to serve as the 2013 president.
"I look forward to working with everyone and moving the School Board forward," Gautreau said.
Wimberly was re-elected as vice president for the third consecutive year, defeating Bourgeois in a 6-5 vote.
Voting for vice president was nearly identical as the presidential vote, with everyone who supported Nickens' failed re-election bid also supporting Wimberly. Brown supported Wimberly to give her the extra vote needed to remain in her leadership position.
"I think it's going to be a good experience this year working with Troy, and I'm looking forward to it," she said.
Gautreau and Wimberly will be the leaders of an 11-member board that is facing a challenging year ahead.
The board received a positive audit review Tuesday night that showed the district remains on solid financial footing.
Michael Schexnayder, director of the Baton Rouge audit firm Postlethwaite & Netterville's Gonzales office, said the audit showed the school district is a $240 million-a-year business in "very good financial shape."
The district added more than $12 million to its surplus last year, pushing its general fund balance to more than $69 million, he said.
The district saw a $6 million increase in sales tax revenue, $2.2 million increase in property tax revenue and a nearly $7.5 million increase in state Minimum Foundation Program funding, according to the report.
However, Schexnayder warned that the district has no guarantees that revenue will continue to grow.
In addition, retirement and health insurance costs continue to grow for school districts.
The school district also faces three key property tax renewals on the May 4 ballot.
The three 10-year taxes combine for 33 mills that are dedicated for salaries (21 mills), facilities (4 mills) and technology (8 mills). The owner of a $250,000 home in Ascension Parish would pay $577.50 per year for 33 mills.
School Board officials have stressed the importance of renewing the three taxes as the parish continues to grow and even are considering asking voters to approve a new tax to help with future construction costs of new schools.
Schexnayder said the continued growth will be one of the district's biggest issues in the future.
"While financially you're in very good shape," Schexnayder said, "you'll certainly have some big challenges."


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2013 Illinois State Sailing Championship - Sheridan Shore Sailing School
Sheridan Shore Sailing School
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 4:00 PM (CDT)
Event Details
Prices are higher Online due to Eventbrite and Credit Card Fees
2013 Illinois State Sailing Championship
Hosted by Sheridan Shore Sailing School
Date: Saturday May 18 – Sunday May 19, 2013
Location: Sheridan Shore Yacht Club, Wilmette, IL
Event Chairman: Zachary Hernandez
Class: 420 (SSSS has limited boats for use), close teams will have to bring boats
Registration and Entry: Competing schools must be current members of MISSA. Entries must be received by Monday May 13at 4:30pm. Contact Zac Hernandez at (847) 251-1110 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com on your intention of this regatta by May 1st. Email should include school, name(s) of sailor(s), skipper and crew for A and B division.
Entry fee is $30 per competitor; includes lunch on Saturday/ Sunday. Out of state schools may compete in the regatta, but will not be able to compete for the IL State Title. School's may bring more than one team, but only one of the schools may compete for the IL State Title.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, May 18 8:00 a.m. - Registration and boat set up
9:00 a.m. - Skippers meeting
10:15 a.m. - 1st Start
No races will be started after 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 8:00 a.m. - Boat set up
9:00 a.m. - Skippers meeting
9:45 a.m. - 1st start
No races will be started after 2:00 p.m.
Sailing Instructions: Sailing Instructions will be available at www.sheridanshoresailing.com.
Contact Info:
Zac Hernandez, firstname.lastname@example.com
20 Harbor Dr. Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: 847.251.1110
Housing Info:
Please only have one representative per school contact for Housing
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When & Where
Sheridan Shore Sailing School
20 Harbor Drive
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 4:00 PM (CDT)
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For more than 70 years, Sheridan Shore Sailing School has been proud to offer students of all ages the opportunity to experiences the thrill, challenge, and exhilaration of sailing. All SSSS coaches are U.S. Sailing Level 1 Small Boat and 1st AID/ CPR Certified. Our classes feature a low student- instructor ratio to teach the skills of sailing and seamanship to juniors, high school students and adults of all ability levels. In addition to summer sailing lessons, we also coach high school teams in the spring and fall as well as partner with the North Suburban Recreation Association to offer sailing to children and adults with disabilities.
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PHILADELPHIA -- It was another tough loss for the University of Pennsylvania men's tennis team, which dropped its second close match to Marquette Sunday morning, 5-2. The night before, the Quakers fell to Buffalo in their spring opener. Three individual matches against the Golden Eagles were determined in three sets.
Marquette won the doubles point, after defeating all three of Penn's doubles teams.
After the singles began, freshman Marshall Sharp was the first Quaker to win a set for the Red and Blue (6-1), but freshman Matt Nardella, playing in the No. 4 slot, was the first Quaker to give Penn a point, after he defeated Gleb Sklyr (6-3, 6-3).
The Golden Eagles took back the lead with a win at the No. 1 spot, when Marquette's Dan Mamalat defeated senior co-captain Nikola Kocovic (6-2, 6-3).
At the No. 5 spot, Sharp dropped the second set to Nick Dykema, 3-6, but came back to win the match with a 6-4 victory in the third set. The score was tied once again.
But Sharp's point was the last one the Red and Blue earned on the day, after tight battles at the No. 2, 3, and 6 spots.
In the No. 3 slot, junior Jeremy Court pushed Golden Eagle Logon Collins to tiebreakers in the first two sets, falling in both (6-5, 6-5). Shortly after, sophomore Vim De Alwis, in the No. 2 spot, fell to Vukasin Teofanovic in the third, after splitting the first two sets (6-4, 4-6, 6-4).
Even though Marquette already won the match, the No. 6 spot battled it out to the very end. Freshman Thomas Spratt had taken the first set over Cameron Tehrani, 6-3, but dropped the second set, 6-2. Spratt fell behind in the third set and lost, 6-4.
The Quakers will be back in action next weekend, when they travel to Dartmouth for the ECAC Indoor Championships.
1.) Mamalat/Teofanovic (Marquette) defeated Kocovic/Nardella (Penn): 6-1
2.) Collins/Sklyr (Marquette) defeated Court/Kaplan (Penn): 6-5
3.) Dykema/Tehrani (Marquette) defeated Sharp/De Alwis (Penn): 6-5
*Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2
1.) Dan Mamalat (Marquette) defeated Nikola Kocovic (Penn): 6-2, 6-3
2.) Vukasin Teofanovic (Marquette) defeated Vim De Alwis (Penn): 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
3.) Logon Collins (Marquette) defeated Jeremy Court (Penn): 6-5, 6-5
4.) Matt Nardella (Penn) defeated Gleb Sklyr (Marquette): 6-3, 6-3
5.) Marshall Sharp (Penn) defeated Nick Dykema (Marquette): 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
6.) Cameron Tehrani (Marquette) defeated Thomas Spratt (Penn): 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
*Order of Finish: 4, 1, 5, 3, 2, 6


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The glycine cleavage system is also known as the glycine decarboxylase complex or GCS. The system is a series of enzymes that are triggered in response to high concentrations of the amino acid glycine.[1] The same set of enzymes is sometimes referred to as glycine synthase when it runs in the reverse direction to form glycine.[2] The glycine cleavage system is composed of four proteins: the T-protein, P-protein, L-protein, and H-protein. They do not form a stable complex,[3] so it is more appropriate to call it a "system" instead of a "complex". The H-protein is responsible for interacting with the three other proteins and acts as a shuttle for some of the intermediate products in glycine decarboxylation.[2] In both animals and plants the glycine cleavage system is loosely attached to the inner membrane of the mitochondria. Mutations in this enzymatic system are linked with Glycine encephalopathy.[2]
|EC number
|T-protein (GCST or AMT)
|P-protein (GLDC)
|glycine dehydrogenase (decarboxylating) or just glycine dehydrogenase.
|L-protein (GCSL or DLD)
|known by many names, but most commonly dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase
|H-protein (GCSH)
|is modified with lipoic acid and interacts with all other components in a cycle of reductive methylamination (catalysed by the P-protein), methylamine transfer (catalysed by the T-protein) and electron transfer (catalysed by the L-protein).[3]
In plants, animals and bacteria the glycine cleavage system catalyzes the following reversible reaction:
- Glycine + H4folate + NAD+ ↔ 5,10-methylene-H4folate + CO2 + NH3 + NADH + H+
In the enzymatic reaction, H-protein activates the P-protein, which catalyzes the decarboxylation of glycine and attaches the intermediate molecule to the H-protein to be shuttled to the T-protein.[4] [5] The H-protein forms a complex with the T-protein that uses tetrahydrofolate and yields ammonia and 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate. After interaction with the T-protein, the H-protein is left with two fully reduced thiol groups in the lipoate group.[6] The glycine protein system is regenerated when the H-protein is oxidized to regenerate the disulfide bond in the active site by interaction with the L-protein, which reduces NAD+ to NADH and H+.
When coupled to serine hydroxymethyltransferase, the glycine cleavage system overall reaction becomes:
- 2 glycine + NAD+ + H2O → serine + CO2 + NH3 + NADH + H+
In humans and most vertebrates, the glycine cleavage system is part of the most prominent glycine and serine catabolism pathway. This is due in large part to the formation 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate, which is one of the few C1 donors in biosynthesis. [2] In this case the methyl group derived from the catabolism of glycine can be transferred to other key molecules such as purines and methionine.
This reaction, and by extension the glycine cleavage system, is required for photorespiration in C3 plants. The glycine cleavage system takes glycine, which is created from an unwanted byproduct of the Calvin cycle, and converts it to serine which can reenter the cycle. The ammonia generated by the glycine cleavage system, is assimilated by the Glutamine synthetase-Glutamine oxoglutarate aminotransferase cycle but costs the cell one ATP and one NADPH. The upside is that one CO2 is produced for every two O2 that are mistakenly taken up by the cell, generating some value in an otherwise energy depleting cycle. Together the proteins involved in these reactions comprise about half the proteins in mitochondria from spinach and pea leaves.[3] The glycine cleavage system is constantly present in the leaves of plants, but in small amounts until they are exposed to light. During peak photosynthesis, the concentration of the glycine cleavage system increases ten-fold. [7]
In the anaerobic bacteria, Clostridium acidiurici, the glycine cleavage system runs mostly in the direction of glycine synthesis. While glycine synthesis through the cleavage system is possible due to the reversibility of the overall reaction, it is not readily seen in animals. [8] [9]
Clinical SignificanceEdit
Glycine encephalopathy, also known as non-ketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH), is a primary disorder of the glycine cleavage system, resulting from lowered function of the glycine cleavage system causing increased levels of glycine in body fluids. The disease was first clinically linked to the glycine cleavage system in 1969. [10] Early studied showed high levels of glycine in blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. Initial research using carbon labeling showed decreased levels of CO2 and serine production in the liver, pointing directly to deficiencies glycine cleavage reaction.[11] Further research has shown that deletions and mutations in the 5' region of the P-protein are the major genetic causes of nonketotic hyperglycinemia. .[12] In more rare cases, a missense mutation in the genetic code of the T-protein, causing the histidine in position 42 to be mutated to arginine, was also found to result in nonketotic hypergycinemia. This specific mutation directly affected the active site of the T-protein, causing lowered efficiency of the glycine cleavage system.[13]
See alsoEdit
- ↑ Kikuchi G (June 1973). The glycine cleavage system: composition, reaction mechanism, and physiological significance. Mol. Cell. Biochem. 1 (2): 169–87.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Kikuchi G (2008). The glycine cleavage system: reaction mechanism, physiological significance, and hyperglycinemia. Proc. Jpn. Acad. Ser. B. Phys. Biol. Sci. 84 (7): 246-63.>
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Douce R, Bourguignon J, Neuburger M, Rébeillé F (April 2001). The glycine decarboxylase system: a fascinating complex. Trends Plant Sci. 6 (4): 167–76.
- ↑ Fujiwara K, Okamura K, Motokawa Y (Oct 1979). Hydrogen carrier protein from chicken liver. Purification, characterization, and role of its prosthetic group, lipoic acid, in the glycine cleavage reaction. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 197 (2): 454-462.
- ↑ Pares S, Cohen-Addad C, Sicker L, Neuburger M, Douce R (May 1994). X-ray structure determination at 2.6A˚ resolution of a lipoate-containing protein. The H-protein of the glycine decraboxylase complex from pea leaves. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 91 (11): 4850-3.
- ↑ Fujiwara K, Okamura-Ikeda K, Motokawa Y (Sept 1984). Mechanism of the glycine cleavage reaction. Further characterization of the intermediate attached to H-protein and of the reaction catalyzed by T-protein.. J. Biol. Chem. 259 (17): 10664-8.
- ↑ Oliver DJ, Neuburger M, Bourguignon J, Douce R (Oct 1990). Interaction between the component enzymes of the glycine decarboxylase mutienzyme complex. Plant Physoil. 94 (4): 833-839.
- ↑ Gariboldi RT, Drake HL (May 1984). Glycine synthase of the purinolytic bacterium Clostridium acidiurici. Purification of the glycine-CO2 exchange system. J. Biol. Chem. 259 (10): 6085-6089.
- ↑ Kikuchi G, Hiraga K (June 1982). The mitochondrial glycine cleavage system. Unique features of the glycine decarboxylation.. Mol. Cell. Biochem. 45 (3): 137-49.
- ↑ Yoshida T, Kikuchi G, Tada K, Narisawa K, Arakawa T (May 1969). Physiological significance of glycine cleavage system in human liver as revealed by the study of hyperglycinemia.. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 35 (4): 577-83.
- ↑ Hayasaka K, Tada K, Fueki N, Nakamura Y (June 1987). Nonketotic hyperglycinemia: analyses of glycine cleavage system in typical and atypical cases.. J Pediatr. 110 (6): 873-7.
- ↑ Kanno J, Hutchin T, Kamada F, Narisawa A, Aoki Y, Matsubara Y, Kure S (Mar 2007). Genomic deletion within GLDC is a major cause of non-ketotic hyperglycinaemia. J Med Genet. 44 (3): e69.
- ↑ Kure S, Mandel H, Rolland MO, Sakata Y (April 1998). A missense mutation (His42Arg) in the T-protein gene from a large Israeli-Arab kindred with nonketotic hyperglycinemia. Hum Genet. 102 (4): 430-4.
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Federal judge in Colorado strikes down marriage ban in 27th pro-marriage ruling
Postedon Jul 23, 2014 at 06:15 pm
Today, July 23, U.S. District Court Judge Raymond P. Moore struck down Colorado's ban on marriage for same-sex couples, following a month-long flurry of activity on marriage in the Centennial State.
Colorado judge strikes down state's marriage ban; 24th consecutive win in 1 year
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Today, July 9, a state judge struck down Colorado's ban on marriage for same-sex couples, marking the 24th consecutive ruling in favor of the freedom to marry (with no rulings against) since June 2013.
New federal lawsuit challenges marriage ban in Colorado following 10th Circuit ruling
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Today, six same-sex couples from across Colorado filed a federal lawsuit challenging Colorado's ban on the freedom to marry. A separate case was also heard last month, on June 16th, seeking the freedom to marry.
Mothers across the country share stories of why marriage matters for all families
Postedon May 11, 2014 at 10:00 am
This Mother's Day, moms are speaking out for the freedom to marry. From moms of gay and lesbian children to lesbian moms raising kids, their stories send one clear message: It's time for marriage nationwide. Read 16 of their moving stories.
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This week, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles released the video for her new song "I Choose You," in which she helps two couples - a different-sex couple and a same-sex couple - plan the perfect proposal and wedding engagement.
Watch: Colorado veterans talk about why marriage matters in new TV ad
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This week, Why Marriage Matters Colorado, launched a new statewide television spot featuring a group of local veterans taking a stand for the freedom to marry and speaking out in support of their openly gay friend and comrade.
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Civil Union law takes effect in Colorado
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Early this morning, May 1, a law that creates civil union for same-sex couples took effect in Colorado. As we celebrate the civil union law taking effect in Colorado, we also look forward to a day when same-sex couples can see their state stand up for their love, their commitment, and their families by extending the full freedom to marry.
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Postedon Mar 12, 2013 at 12:15 pm
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The town has 696 people having or actively seeking affairs using dating website Illicit Encounters, according to data released by the website.
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In Burnley there are 480 people having affairs, ranking the town in 82nd place The dating site has more than 880,000 registered users and has seen a 40 per cent surge in registrations in the last five years, which it puts down to couples not being able to divorce due economic pressures and rising house prices.
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1 Museum Africa
This free museum in the vibrant Newtown Precinct is situated on Mary Fitzgerald Square. Museum Africa focuses on the culture and history of South Africa, Johannesburg and the South African War, or Second Anglo-Boer War. It also host regular art exhibitions. The entrance to the museum is at 121 Bree Street. more
2 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
This beautiful nature reserve in the south of Johannesburg is a pleasant surprise for first-time visitors and a delight for nature lovers in the city. There are six hiking trails in the hilly 680ha reserve. The reserve is great for bird-watching and has an impressive number of mammal species including zebra, red hartebeest, black wildebeest and springbok. more
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The City of Johannesburg invests a percentage of the business development budget for the metropolis in public art and the results have been spectacular. From Braamfontein's metal trees to Hillbrow's Angel of the North and Newtown's graffiti gallery, there is art to enjoy around virtually every corner in the city of gold. more
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Don't tell any Capetonians, but Johannesburg's version of the Neighbourgoods Market is just as good as the one in the Mother City. Every Saturday this colourful market in Braamfontein's Juta Street hosts an eclectic range of food stalls, from fresh baked goods and farm produce to home-brewed beer. more
6 Emmarentia Dam
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