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As players sign up, they will be placed on a ladder in the order in which they sign up. The rules below will tell you how the ladder works, but basically it is a challenge system in which you challenge your way up the ladder so that hopefully the best players will be at the top when the tournament ends.
1. Matches follow the Official Rules of Racquetball.
2. There will be seperate brackets for Men and Women.
3. No persons may enter after 5:00pm on February 17th. The date that the tournament will end will be announced on the website and will be determined after we see the number of entries.
4. A player may challenge another opponent three ranked positions higher than their own. Challenges must be submitted by email to the person you are challenging AND the tournament chair, Tony Vonville. email@example.com
5. Match must be played within three days of the challenge. If a challenged player is unable to play during that time, or if the challenger receives no reply within that time, the challenger wins by forfeit. Opponents must mutally agree on the earliest possible time the games can be played.
6. A challenged player will not be required to play more than 2 matches per week. If a challenged player does receive more than 2 challenges in one week, they are permitted to postpone challenges until the next week. You can challenge up as many times per week as you can find opponents, as long as you meet your obligations to accept challenges from below as well.
7. If a player issues a challenge, you are technically challenging a spot on the ladder, rather than a specific person. For example, if you have arranged a challenge match that will be played three days from now against Player A on the 6th rung of the ladder, but before that match is played Player A moves up to the 4th rung of the ladder and Player B moves down to the sixth rung, you will need to rearrange your challenge to play Player B. Tony Vonville will notify you if a change in positions occurs prior to your challenge match.
8. A match will consist of two games played to 15 points each. If each side wins one game, then a third game is played to 15 points. You only win points when you are serving, and a player must win by two.
9. The winner of the match is to report scores the same day the match occurs to Tony Vonville. If the challenger wins the match the two players swap ranks.
10. Player rankings will be updated daily and can be checked by going to the Muskingum Hompage, then clicking on the athletics link, then the intramural link, and the racquetball section.
11. Players in the #1 and the #2 spots in both the men's and women's brakets by the end of the tournament will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
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Protection from Biting Insects — Without DEET!
- Protect yourself from biting insects
- Fine mesh allows excellent visibility
- Best worn with a brimmed hat
- Unisex sizes: Small (34-36" chest), Medium (38-40" chest), Large (42-44" chest), or X-Large (46-48" chest)
Do pesky mosquitoes and black flies drive you crazy? Get back in the garden or on the trails with this lightweight insect head net and jacket. The fine, hexagonal mesh is soft, flexible and excludes all but the tiniest insects, yet allows excellent visibility and air circulation. Bug Jacket cinches around your waist and wrists, with removable mitts and a zippered hood. Head Net cinches around your neck and shoulders. Both work best with a small- to medium-brim hat, not included.
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- Soft, fine mesh multifilament polyester
- Generous, unisex sizing designed to be loose fitting
- Imported fabric
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I bought this jacket and the ankle protectors to check it out. I have a large yard and haven't been able to enjoy going outdoors because Mosquitos love me. I have to spray myself with bug repellent all the time. Now that I have this jacket I can go out without spraying myself and garden or walk my dog without getting bitten by anything. I would prefer not to have the face area black (because no one can recognize you), but that won't stop me from ordering another one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Elastic Wrist Bands
- Zipper Allows Face Wipe
- Can Touch The Face
Best Uses
- Summer Gardening
Now I don't need to wear a heavy long-sleeved shirt to protect against bugs. REI makes a head net with a metal band to keep it away from the face - a wide brimmed hat might be a substitute. I like not having to adjust the wrists, and don't really need to adjust the waist. The medium is pretty big - should have gotten a small.
- Easy to slip on
- Keeps out bugs
- Facepiece obscures vision
Best Uses
- Outdoors
I like it because bugs realy can't bit through. I thought I would need a shirt underneath it, but such was not the case. I wear it at night when every insect wants to make you their lunch and I didn't get any bites.
- Super thin and not hot
- The head is a bit dark
Best Uses
- Keeps bugs from biting
I get bit all the time in the spring and summer especially when I'm doing dog poop pickup. I am usually covered head to toe and have bug spray all over. THis is perfect because I can wear thin pants and then something light under the jacket. the head part is darker than the rest which I don't know why and can be a bit claustrophobic but works like a charm! It is just what I needed and will be using for a long time.
- Comfortable
- Fits loosely
- Keeps out black flies
- Reasonably Priced
- Well Made
- Works as advertised
Best Uses
- Keep out black flies
This is the 2nd spring in a row that we've had a problem with biting black flies and their bites are very painful and irritating. I saw this product in the most recent Gardener's Supply catalog and knew it was worth trying. I bought a medium and it fits loosely but is not too oversized as to be a nuisance. Did some gardening and could hear the black flies trying to get at me but they weren't successful. Halleluia! If you'd like to see a photo of how the bug jacket fits an average-build woman, I recently put one on my gardening blog, susansinthegarden.blogspot.com. Just scroll down to the post. Since telling some of my Master Gardener colleagues about the bug jacket, they've bought one as well and are very pleased. It was definitely worth the price! My only constructive criticism is that I wish manufacturers of head nets would design them so you could see through them a little more easily but visibility is still quite good in this product.

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Does anyone know of any reports of anyone having done this in recent history?
MN 79: Culasakuludayi Sutta
"Venerable sir, isn't there another course of actions, for realising the world of pleasant feelings, is this the only course of action?'
'Udayi, this is not the only course of actions, for realising the world of pleasant feelings only. There are other courses of action, for realising the world of pleasant feelings only.'
When this was said, Udayi's gathering of wandering ascetics, became noisy. They said, it is only this much we know to realise. Then the wandering ascetic Sakuludaayi silenced his gathering and said to the Blessed One. 'Venerable sir, how is this world of only pleasant feelings realised?'
'Here, Udayi, the bhikkhu dispelling pleasantness and unpleasaantness, purifying mindfulness with equanimity, without pleasantness and unpleasantness, earlier having overcome pleasure and displeasure and mindfulness purified with equanimity abides in the fourth jhana; Whoever gods be born in the world of only pleasantness, with them he talks and discusses things. Udayi, this is the realising of the world of pleasantness only.'


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Behind the Sugar Bowl is a story of community spirit and initiative that has been instrumental in spreading the name and fame of New Orleans worldwide.
Colonel James M. Thompson, publisher of The New Orleans Item, and sports editor Fred Digby first presented the idea of a New Year's Day football classic in New Orleans in 1927.
From its inception, the Mid-Winter Sports Association has been free of political entanglement. Under the charter it was stipulated that it was to be a "voluntary, non-profit civic organization whose members serve without remuneration." In practice, this means that every Sugar Bowler buys his own tickets to all events.
Further, the charter provided that there shall be no private profits, and any surplus above the required operation expenses or reserve fund must be devoted to "charitable, religious or educational purposes."
The Sugar Bowl, which celebrated its 75th Anniversary with the 2009 game, is comprised of more than 100 male and female volunteer members whose sole purpose is to sponsor and promote amateur sporting events as well as to foster revenue to spark economic growth in the city of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana.79th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl: January 2, 201380th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl: January 2, 2014
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I can't think of any product that is more fitting to help us celebrate twenty five weeks of Monday Card Madness, than today's steal, the Pebbles card making stickers and chips. These two products truly make card making come together in a snap!
For this week's sketch, I made the design to highlight the circle stickers.
With the triple sticker sets it's really easy to duplicate the design of a card and make three of them in the same sitting. For me it's the initial creation of a card that is the challenge and duplicating them is a breeze. Another great thing about the sticker sets is the huge variety of sentiments and designs to choose from. The circle stickers really add the perfect touch with so little effort.
The cute mini chips are also perfect embellishments (but doesn't mini anything at all = cuteness?)
I had a great time making all of these cards and the Pebbles product made them come together so easily. Don't forget our challenge to send out joy! I know any one of your cards sent to another would truly bring a smile to someone's face.
Also remember after creating your cards, post them to our Facebook fan page or personal blog, then leave a link with your creation as a comment on our blog to be entered into our monthly drawing for a little scrappy goodness.
Hope you have an incredibly crafty week! Be sure to check in tomorrow for part II of Heather's How To'sday tutorial showing how to make ribbon flowers with the huge glue spots that she showed us how to make last week.
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WORCESTERSHIRE'S two major hospitals scored slightly below the national average in cleanliness surveys.
A report issued by the Health and Social Care Information Centre has shown the national average score for cleanliness in hospitals in England was 97.3 per cent, a slight increase from 95.8 per cent last year.
Although all the hospitals run by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, including Redditch's Alexandra Hospital and Worcestershire Royal Hospital – scored below average, all were ranked above 90 per cent.
The Worcestershire Royal Hospital received the highest score at 96.96 per cent, while the Alex was rated 96.38 per cent.
Although the Royal scored more than two per cent above the national average for condition, appearance and maintenance – including decoration, signage and car park access – at 94.93 per cent, the Alexandra was well below this at 86.97 per cent.
In terms of ensuring the privacy, dignity and wellbeing of patients was maintained – including ensuring adequate changing and waiting areas were available as well as single-sex facilities where appropriate – the Royal scored 95.89 per cent – well above the national average of 87.7 per cent.
But the Alex fared less well scoring only 77.51 per cent - although only 36.1 per cent of hospitals across the country scored more than 90 per cent in this category.
All three hospitals scored below average for the availability, taste, choice and temperature of food, with the Royal scoring 83.15 per cent and the Alex scoring 83.68 per cent.
The trust's chief nursing officer Lindsey Webb said the figures provided a useful insight into what patients and visitors experiences when they visited hospitals in the county.
"The environment where a patient is treated makes a huge difference to how they feel in our care," she said.
"Scoring above 80 per cent in all areas reassures us that when the majority of patients come into our care, they know from the start that they are going to be well looked after in our hospitals.
"However there are still improvements to be made in some areas and we will continue to work hard to achieve the very best for our patients."
All the community hospitals, mental health wards and learning disability units run by Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust - including Bromsgrove's Princess of Wales, scored at least 98 per cent for cleanliness.
Food in community hospitals also scored well while condition, appearance and maintenance varied between 82.76 and 97.22 per cent.
Privacy, dignity and wellbeing scored between 78.13 and 95.24 per cent.
Each site's score was calculated by multiplying the score inspectors gave it by its number of beds.
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Congress is back in session this week, but only for a little while. Congress takes a month-long break every August, and by September most of the focus will be on how to keep the government funded after the end of the fiscal year.
The current Congress is on pace to be the least productive ever. So far only 15 bills have been passed and signed into law and some of those are so minor that they can hardly be counted.
Need an example? One was a bill that specified the size of the metal blanks used for making some commemorative coins.
The previous record for unproductiveness was set by the last Congress that had passed only 23 bills after the first six months on the job.
Small wonder a Gallup poll shows a 78 percent disapproval rating for Congress. And since another 5 percent had "no opinion", the poll netted only 17 percent approval.
Another debate over raising the debt ceiling is also expected this fall.
The current extension of the 2008 farm bill expires at the end of September, and policies revert to 1949 permanent law if no action is taken.


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I hope we are all enjoying this, mediocre at best, road to wrestlemania. I am not bitter however and I will explain why. (PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE FEEDBACK)
Last years build for the Rock Vs. Cena 1 was way too weak with the twitter wars and barely any TV rivalry time. This year was a way better build up, and I actually am looking forward to the match this


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Scott Mitchell moved into the second round of the Lakeside World Darts Championships with his dad watching him play for the first time in over 25 years.
Mitchell, from Bransgore in the New Forest, defeated Paul Hogan from the other end of Hampshire in a five-set thriller in the first round at the famous Frimley Green.
And, in the crowd, was Mitchell's father Jeff who left the family farm to see his son win only his second game in the world championships in five attempts.
Mitchell said: "My brother said 'shall I bring dad up'?".
"Dad hasn't seen me play live darts since I was about 17 when I was playing in my bedroom and he was worried he would be a jinx.
"I said 'look at my record up here dad, how you can be a jinx on that?' "Mum couldn't come because she had to stay home and hold the fort and look after the farm."
Landscape gardener Mitchell, known as 'Scotty Dog', made his debut in 2010 where he lost in the first round. It was the same in 2011 and 2012 but he got the better of Mark Barilli last year before losing to Robbie Green.
And Mitchell booked a place in the second round when he defeated experienced Paul Hogan, from Basingstoke, who had made the quarter-finals of the competition twice and was making his seventh appearance.
Hogan raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set, lost the second 3-1 despite a 161 game shot, went behind when he lost the third 3-2 but got it back to a decider with another 3-0 win.
However it was Mitchell who held his nerve to set himself up with a game against former world champion Christian Kist or number two seed James Wilson.
"It was just nice to be on the right end of one of these types of games," added Mitchell, the current Daily Echo Open title holder. "Paul is an icon and local legend like Colin Monk and Andy Jenkins."
Although Hogan is out of the competition he still has a strong interest in it – his 161 is the highest shot out of the tournament and will earn him £5,000 if it is not beaten or matched by end of play Sunday.


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With direct-trade coffee, seasonal beers and locally made (and sinfully delicious) baked goodies in the display case, Inman Perk is a perfect gathering spot for one of ATL's most diverse, creative neighborhoods.Every neighborhood has its home base. And when it comes to a neighborhood as diverse, creative and quaint as Inman Park, there are certain things one might expect from its gathering spots. Things like, say, direct-trade coffee, seasonal beers and locally made (and sinfully delicious) baked goodies, to name a few. (Not to mention Beltline-friendly bike racks and, soon to come, plentiful outdoor seating.) Happily, Inman Perk lives up to our expectations… and then some. After all, this is one of the most beloved neighborhoods in ATL. Why wouldn't their neighborhood coffee shop rock Ratio Bakeshop treats, organic Italian sodas, Vermont apple cider and Intelligentsia beans? We have standards, you know. And as far as we're concerned, Inman Perk is most certainly up to snuff.
The ever-bustling coffee shop on North Highland is a thriving cross-section of Atlanta's oldest neighborhood; a place where professionals escape from the office, where students cram for their GREs, where coffee connoisseurs get their direct-trade fix and where friends can kick back and catch up over a latte (or a beer). Here, it's not just about giving people a place to get a cup of coffee—it's about fostering a creative, welcoming environment, where we feel like we can spend an hour or two


text: Comprehensive software tool for optimizing fertilizer utilization and nutrient formulations becomes commercially available worldwide SMART Fertilizer Management today announced the commercial release of its innovative SMART Fertilizer Management and Optimization software tool. SMART Fertilizer Management is the first comprehensive software for managing fertilizer utilization for any crop, under any conditions, taking into account the multiple dynamic factors, required in optimizing fertilizer use. SMART enables growers to increase yield, while saving tens of thousands of dollars annually on fertilizer costs. SMART's solution also addresses the global misuse of fertilizers that results in waste, soil damage, and groundwater contamination. Using SMART, farmers and professional agriculturalists can create tailor-made nutrient formulations and fertility programs, based on local soil and water conditions anywhere in the world. SMART Fertilizer Management is now available for purchase by contacting the company directly through its website: www.smart-fertilizer.com. While growers internationally cope with high fertilizer prices and struggle to balance their crop's fertility program, current practices rely on trial and error and educated estimations. SMART Fertilizer Management offers a cost-effective scientific solution to these age old challenges. The software, which is compatible with all PCs, is designed to be an authoritative, user-friendly algorithmic platform of chemical, agricultural and technical data. SMART software has been field-tested in over 350 commercial agricultural sites in 46 countries and on dozens of crops. Current users include growers, consultants and governmental and academic institutions. "The results of SMART software over three years of research and development are unprecedented. Our clients report savings of tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. The cost of licensing the software system - hundreds of dollars - represents a small fraction of this savings and pays for itself many times over," said SMART founder and CEO Guy Sela, "We at SMART Fertilizer are especially proud that our product is also contributing to reducing soil damage and contamination of water sources worldwide." SMART algorithms help to monitor and manage changing water quality, conflicting needs of different crops and other challenges, balancing the complex mix of nutrients in soil, water and fertilizers. The software is easy-to-use. Growers simply enter information about water quality, soil composition, irrigation system specifications and crop data and SMART returns an individualized formula with optimal recommendations. If fertigation is used, the fertilizer recommendation is followed by a schedule for distribution into fertilizer stock tanks and application. SMART also offers a module for fertilizer cost analysis, which enables stronger budget control and better long-term planning. SMART Fertilizer Management software is available in basic and professional versions. About SMART Fertilizer Management SMART Fertilizer Management was founded in 2008 by Guy Sela, an agronomist specializing in irrigation and plant nutrition. Sela holds a BSc. degree in Agronomical Engineering with a specialization in irrigation, fertilization and water treatment from Hebrew University. Frustrated that there was no product on the market that could help growers face the challenges of fertigation, Sela enlisted a team of software developers to create SMART. Today, SMART supports all growing methods, including: open field crops, hydroponics and fertigation. 10.13.2011


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FLOOD woes in Worcestershire look likely to last well into next week with the Environment Agency now predicting the Rivers Severn and Avon will continue to rise until Tuesday.
The organisation updated its warning for the River Severn at Diglis this afternoon and is now predicting it will reach a level of up to 4.5 metres on Tuesday. Hood Street and Quay Street remain at risk.
Warnings for the Severn at Upton – where flood gates were closed on Friday morning to protect homes and businesses – as well as Court Meadow, Kempsey, Callow End, Hanley Castle and Uckinghall have also been updated, predicting the river will peak at about 5.1 metres on Tuesday.
The organisation also updated its warnings for the River Avon at Strensham, Bredon and Wyre Piddle, where levels are expected to reach a peak of about 2.6 metres tomorrow morning.
Flood alerts remain in place for the River Avon from Salford Priors to Tewkesbury as well as Bow and Piddle Brook.
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There going to have a live 1-on-1 with Roy in a few minutes if anybody's interested.
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There going to have a live 1-on-1 with Roy in a few minutes if anybody's interested.
Can anyone recap for me (us) that missed it?
or post a video when its up.
Please and thank you.
PG24: "Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"
RT @Hoya2aPacer "When I play this game I love. I play to make my teammates better. But I'm a mouther****er on defense."
Did he swear live on TV?
Nuntius, clear your message box please.
Can anyone link this? Didn't see it
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
Proud owner of 'Dutch Pacers'
we.. we on tv?
ESPN guy is kind of corny.
Roy very personable as usual.
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
We're getting there.
I think if they ever have another Hangover movie, Ken Jeong should kidnap Sadie (Roy's dog), and the guys would help Roy get her back. I think Roy would be hilarious in a movie like that.
Is there a reason Ken Jeong interviewed him?
Lol, just wasn't sure if there was a friendship or something between them.
I was wondering why chow was on espn
I can't believe he blamed the ball boy for him falling down, dude falls down all the time. Not classy Roy.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
Senor Chang must have gotten another bout of changnesia.


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Seattle Starbucks Coffee Co. is supporting its international expansion with its first coffeehouse in Argentina. The location is set to open Friday.
The store will be a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Co., and Operadora Internacional Alsea, S.A. de C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alsea S.A.B. de C.V. The store will be located at Alto Palermo Shopping Center, one of the country's premiere shopping centers.


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Hannah is a beautiful Maine coon cat recently returned to Cat Tails after her owner could no longer keep her. She is very shy and needs a new owner who can give her a long time to adjust to a new home. She is very quiet and can acclimate to other cats. To see and meet Hannah and all the other beautiful cats and kittens available for adoption, call Cat Tails at 253-1375 or go to the website, www.cattailsnc.org.
Cat Tails is in the Corner Stone center at 6622 Beach Drive in Ocean Isle Beach. Visiting hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Other hours are by appointment.
Cat Tails is a nonprofit organization of dedicated cat lovers formed to benefit the feline population of Brunswick County with its cats-only, no-kill adoption facility.
Cat Tails' mission is to find loving, safe homes for healthy, adoptable cats and kittens and to rescue felines that are stray, unwanted or surrendered to animal control services.
Cat Tails also loves having new volunteers. Help is needed in many different areas, from cleaning at the facility to helping with adoption fairs. Please call if you're interested. No experience is necessary.


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They'd better. The New York Times says baby boomers nearing retirement age "lost the most earnings power of any age group, with their household incomes below what they made when the recovery began three years ago" -- even as their kids were entering college and their parents were entering nursing homes. The economic downturn was a "wakeup call," according to data from Fidelity Investments, the Boston mutual fund behemoth. In a study called Five Years Later, Fidelity says the recession triggered "both positive and permanent" personal financial behaviors among boomers, even after seeing the downturn eat into their retirement savings and curb their annual income levels. According to the report, 47% of U.S. adult investors said they lost "significant income" due to the Great Recession. In dollar terms, Fidelity measures those financial losses at 34% of total investable assets at the lowest point of the recession.
In addition, 17% of heads of household lost their jobs, and 64% of U.S. adults said they were either "scared or confused" by the economic collapse. But guess what?


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RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- A neighbor of the Hyde Park woman who was found stabbed to death on Thanksgiving has been charged with killing her, state police announced today.
Justin Curran, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder in the homicide of Laurie B. Ferguson and is being held in Tampa, Fla., where he was apprehended on Tuesday, pending extradition to New York, police said during a morning press conference in Rhinebeck.
Curran was tracked to Tampa through his use of electronic devices, police said.
Ferguson, 67, was found dead in her bedroom at her home in the Mobile Manor trailer park on state Route 9G in Hyde Park on Thanksgiving night. Police say she was killed either that day or the prior evening.
Curran lived in a trailer within 100 feet of Ferguson's, police said today, but they added that he apparently did not know her well.
Police said Curran was unemployed.
Authorities would not comment on a motive for the killing or say whether the weapon used in the crime had been recovered.


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The Fairfax County Department of Systems Management for Human Services is now accepting applications for the 2009 Reston Neighborhood College. The registration deadline for these free classes is May 1, and class size is limited.
Classes will take place weekly on Wednesday evenings from May 6 through June 10, from 6-8:30 p.m., at the Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Rd., Reston. A light meal will be served and on-site child care and interpretation services will be available.
The Neighborhood College is an award-winning civic engagement program open to residents interested in learning about Fairfax County and how to work with neighbors, community organizations and local government to strengthen neighborhoods, build community capacity and promote a strong sense of community.
Through a combination of lectures and group discussions, participants will:
- Learn about Fairfax County Government and how it works.
- Understand demographic profiles and trends in community context.
- Learn about available resources and services and ways to gain access.
- Find out how to work effectively within diverse neighborhoods and communities.
- Explore ways to get involved in their communities.
- Become effective community leaders.
For more information or to request an application, contact Denise Taramasco, Fairfax County Department of Systems Management for Human Services, at 703-787-4962, TTY 703-803-7914, or by e-mail.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
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Sheer ShadesCordless sheer shades combine the beauty and functionality of both window blinds and window shades. They're our version of the Hunter Douglas popular silhouette shade. Sheer blinds consist of horizontal slats in between two layers of sheer fabric. The slats can be tilted just like traditional blinds, but the sheer fabric stays over the top, giving your space a soft, elegant look. When the slats are open, you still get an unobstructed view. Ready to learn more? Here's everything you need to know about window sheers from Select Blinds:
Light Control FabricsLight Filtering – Choose light filtering if you want your space to have a soft glow. You'll still get beautiful natural light, but the sheer fabric will gently diffuse it so you get the best light possible.
Room Darkening – If you want a little more light blockage, choose room darkening sheer shades. If you prefer darkness while you sleep, these are a great solution to consider. They're also ideal for media rooms, baby nurseries, and home theaters.
Slat Sizes
When it comes to sheer window shades, you have three slat size options – 2", 2 ½", and 3". You can't go wrong with any of these sizes, but here are some recommendations to get you started:
Choose 2" slats for smaller windows. It will help maintain a balanced, cohesive look. If you have windows with narrow sills, 2" slats would help the treatments stay close to the window, right where they should be.
2 ½" slats will provide more of an unobstructed view than the 2" slats, and they're ideal for medium-sized windows. But if you're looking to make more of a visual impact, you can use this size for small windows, too.
The 3" slats are best for large windows, and they provide the best view outside. If you have a window with a deep sill, these will work great also.
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Easing Joint and Muscle Pain
For many people, joint pain and stiffness are the first symptoms of lupus, or a sign that a flare is coming on. Joints in the hands, wrists and feet get stiff and painful to move, sometimes so much so that it is hard to get up from a chair or button a shirt. The shoulders, knees and ankles also get stiff sometimes. A doctor called a "rheumatologist" specializes in treating these achy joints ("arthralgias") as well as swollen and painful joints.
Why do people with lupus get pain and stiffness in their joints?
When lupus is active, there is inflammation (increased heat, swelling, and pain) throughout the body. As part of this inflammation, a thin lining in certain spaces around the joints grows and thickens. This change in size causes pain and swelling in the joints as well as tendons and special fluid-filled sacs that normally lessen rubbing between body parts. Inflammation also can lead to the release of body chemicals that break down bone and destroy a type of very hard connective tissue called cartilage.
Is this pain and stiffness the same as arthritis?
No, since the bones and joints do not (usually) get damaged permanently, as they do with arthritis. But the pain and stiffness of lupus can still be very difficult to deal with, and some of the ways of handling arthritis work well for lupus.
Are muscles affected?
Two out of three people with lupus at some point complain of muscle aches. Often these aches are between the elbow and neck, or between the knee and the hip. While the aching can be intense, the muscle does not actually weaken, which is good. The muscle can also get inflamed (reddened, warm, swollen), although this is less common. A separate illness called fibromyalgia, which involves extreme muscle pain and tenderness at particular body points, sometimes happens at the same time as lupus.
How should pain and stiffness be treated?
Some over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, may lessen pain and inflammation. Some people get relief by putting heating pads on painful areas or taking warm showers and baths to lessen stiffness. Others feel better with cold packs. Find what works for you, but also always check with your doctor.
What is the best way to handle a joint that is very stiff, tender, and inflamed?
Try resting and lifting up the joint (pillows and blankets are good props) as much as possible. Avoid putting weight on it. Warm showers or baths can lessen stiffness. Stay away from activity that increases pain, tenderness, swelling or makes your muscles "burn." A "physical therapist" (or trained friend) can gently move the inflamed joint to prevent extreme stiffness, but check with your doctor first. An "occupational therapist" can help with ways for coping and getting your strength back if tasks such as cleaning, bathing, and cooking are hard to do.
Is it important to keep joints and muscles healthy?
Resting and protecting joints are very important, but exercise keeps the muscles, bones, and tendons that make up the joint as healthy and strong as possible. So avoid weight-bearing exercises if you have joint pain, but also look for ways to stay active, such as gentle yoga or walking 30 minutes daily. Keeping active helps to control weight, boost energy, and put you in a better mood. Do what you can during a flare, and try to exercise more as you start to feel better.
Are there other kinds of joint problems in lupus?
Although much less common, other joint problems are possible, such as damage to the hip joint (possibly leading to severe arthritis), tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and the development of small lumps in the joints of the hands. Ask your doctor for more information about how to handle these problems.
Reviewer: Mark Jarrett, M.D.
Easing Aching Joint and Muscle Pain in Lupus
By Mark Jarrett, MD
Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY
Is it common to develop joint pain and stiffness with lupus?
Up to 90 percent of people with lupus struggle with joint pain (arthralgia) and stiffness. For many, the discomfort is among the first symptoms of the disease. It often shows up in the small joints of the hands, wrists and feet, making it uncomfortable to walk and interfering with simple tasks such as buttoning a shirt or chopping vegetables. As the disease evolves, some people experience pain in other joints such as the shoulders, knees and ankles. Arthralgia is sometimes referred to as lupus arthritis, although the bones and joints usually don't suffer permanent damage.
Why are joints affected by lupus?
As part of the inflammation involved in active lupus, the thin membrane of connective tissue called the synovium that lines certain joint spaces (for example, in the knees, hands, hips) grows and thickens. This change in size and associated inflammation causes pain and swelling not only in the joints but in the tendons and fluid-filled sacs called bursae that normally serve to reduce friction between body tissues. Connective tissue inflammation also can prompt the release of chemicals capable of eroding bone or destroying cartilage.
Is muscle pain common with lupus as well?
Two-thirds of people with lupus complain of muscle aches (myalgia), typically between the elbow and neck or the knee and hip. The muscle doesn't actually weaken, although in about 15 percent of people with lupus it become inflamed at some point, a condition called myositis.
What can be done to ease the pain and stiffness of lupus?
A doctor first needs to determine what is causing your discomfort, and rule out other possible causes. You may get some relief by applying heating pads to painful areas or taking warm showers and baths to lessen stiffness. Alternatively, try cold packs — this helps some people. If the joint is severely inflamed, handle it very carefully. Rest and elevate it (pillows and blankets are good props) as much as possible, and avoid putting weight on it. Also stay away from activity that increases pain, tenderness, swelling or the sensation of increased heat. A physical therapist or friend (he or she should get trained) can gently move the inflamed joint to prevent extreme stiffness. Finally, anti-inflammatory medications often help with pain and to reduce inflammation; ask your doctor for guidance.
Will the discomfort go away?
Usually, yes. Once you feel better and your physical condition has improved, start on an exercise program. This is ultimately worth it because while resting and protecting joints are extremely important, exercise is vital for keeping muscles, bones, joints, and tendons strong and healthy.
What are the primary areas of research in lupus—and is the cardiovascular system one of them?
With no major new treatment approved in more than 40 years, lupus needs a breakthrough. Researchers have made significant headway recently, however, reporting exciting findings in terms of how the disease works and what can be done to treat it. Among the discoveries are a deeper understanding of the genetic links to lupus and enhanced recognition of how lupus attacks the brain, kidneys, and skin. And several promising advances have also been made in figuring out lupus heart disease. Researchers have learned a lot more about immune system abnormalities that target this organ and have greater insight into biomarkers (predictors) of atherosclerosis. There are also improved techniques for early detection of heart disease, and more options for drug treatment.
Are companies developing new drugs to treat lupus?
Yes, finally. Several pharmaceutical companies are developing new medications. An online search will generate information on these companies and their drugs. You also can find websites that report new drug findings, such as www.LupusNY.org and www.LupusResearchInstitute.org.
How can I help advance research and drug development?
As a person with lupus, you can directly help in advancing lupus science—and simultaneously help yourself—by participating in a clinical trial. A clinical trial is a research project that evaluates the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments, drugs, or devices in human beings. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that such trials be performed before a product can be prescribed to patients. For information on clinical trials in lupus, try visiting the following websites: www.clinicaltrials.gov; www.LupusTrials.org; www.LupusResearchInstitute.com; www.centerwatch.com.
What is the outlook for people with lupus?
There isn't a cure yet, but every year now researchers are gaining promising new insights into this disease and uncovering promising treatments. Just twenty years ago, only 40 percent of people with lupus were expected to live more than three years following a lupus diagnosis. Now, with earlier diagnosis, refinements in treatments, and careful monitoring, most people with lupus can look forward to a normal lifespan. More than 80 percent of people diagnosed with lupus in 2005 will live for 10 years or more.


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"Another thing," Spade repeated, glaring at the boy: "Keep that gunsel away from me while you're making up your mind. I'll kill him."
The context implies some connection with gun and a sense of "gunman," and evidently that is what the editor believed it to mean. The word was retained in the script of the 1941 movie made from the book, so evidently the Motion Picture Production Code censors didn't know it either.
The relationship between Kasper Gutman (Sidney Greenstreet) and his young hit-man companion, Wilmer Cook (Elisha Cook, Jr.), is made fairly clear in the movie, but the overt mention of sexual perversion would have been deleted if the censors hadn't made the same mistaken assumption as Hammett's editor. [Hugh Rawson, "Wicked Words," 1989, p.184]


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lobster wrote:Pema if someone was Catholic and decided to end their life and was worried about entry to Heaven, I would go along with the nature of their understanding and needs. If somone was a born again lotus from the purelands and determined to end their suffering, I would pray and speak according to their needs.
So perhaps I am a liar and breaker of vows and ready to be born as a low life cructacean. When people suffer, truth is no substitute for understanding . . . Offering subjective ideas at such times, is not required, skilful or compassionate . . .
I can dig it. FWIW, I don't feel this makes you or me or any Buddhist a liar or breaker of vows. Our most fundamental and important vow is to try to bring about the happiness of sentient beings (or at least keep from disturbing their minds and otherwise harming them), and in order to do that we must be skillful and not try to condition them, especially at such a crucial time. Sometimes we will need to blend in and be inconspicuous.


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Wearing a headgear with retainers-is it safe?
Hello. I just removed my braces and got my retainers. During my orthodontic treatment, I had to wear a headgear for my upper teeth. My orthodontist told me to continue wearing the headgear with my retainers to help keep the teeth in position (my upper retainer has some special attachment to slide in the headgear wire). He tells me it is safe to do this, but I`m just really worried and would like to have another opinion. Is it safe to wear a headgear with retainers?
In cases where there may have been critical anchorage problems there may well be a need to continue wearing the headgear even with a retainer. This may be also true if growth is not completed. It would be my recommendation that you ask your orthodontist to give some estimate of the additional time that the headgear will be needed. I assume you are under continued observation during this period so ask this question at the next visit.
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College of Dentistry
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Marc Levine, M.D., of Penn, wins Eminent Scientist of the Year award from the IRPC
Penn clinician and researcher is a leader in the field of gastrointestinal radiology
(Philadelphia, PA) - Marc Levine, MD, Professor of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has received an Eminent Scientist of the Year 2006 award from the International Research Promotion Council (IRPC) in India. The award is based on his clinical expertise and research excellence in the field of gastrointestinal radiology. The IRPC presents the World Scientists Forum awards annually by selecting recipients whose work has had a positive impact on medical care throughout the world, especially in developing countries.
Levine has served as the chief of the gastrointestinal section in the Department of Radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania since 1998. Additionally, in 2004, Levine was appointed as an advisory dean in the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, a position in which he is responsible for advising and mentoring one-fourth of each medical school class.
Levine has been a prolific researcher in all areas of gastrointestinal radiology, co-authoring 189 original scientific articles and 108 chapters, review articles, and editorials in the medical literature, including seminal papers on the radiographic findings of HIV esophagitis, herpes esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, NSAID-induced erosive gastritis, Helicobacter pylori gastritis, and gastric MALT lymphoma. He also has been a leading proponent of double-contrast barium studies for evaluating the gastrointestinal tract and has authored or co-edited several of the major texts in his field, including Radiology of the Esophagus, the 2nd and 3rd editions of Double Contrast Gastrointestinal Radiology, and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions of Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology (all published and translated into multiple languages by W. B. Saunders).
Levine is a frequent invited lecturer in gastrointestinal radiology, having participated as a speaker at 106 postgraduate courses and as a Visiting Professor 134 times at institutions around the world. He also has given nine named lectureships and personally organized an international education outreach program in Montevideo, Uruguay in 2003 to educate radiologists in that country about the most current concepts in gastrointestinal radiology.
Levine has received numerous awards and honors including the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for distinguished teaching at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2003, the highest teaching award given to a member of the medical school faculty. He served on the Board of Directors for The Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists from 1998 to 2004 and as President of this international organization in 2004. The Consumer Research Council of America named him as one of "America's Top Physicians" in 2005.
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For more information on Marc Levine, MD, go on-line to: http://pennhealth.com/Wagform/MainPage.aspx?config=provider&P=PP&ID=2164.
For more information on Penn Radiology Services, visit: http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/radiology/.
For more information on the IRPC, visit: http://www.irpc.org/.
PENN Medicine is a $2.9 billion enterprise dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and high-quality patient care. PENN Medicine consists of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Penn's School of Medicine is ranked #2 in the nation for receipt of NIH research funds; and ranked #3 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's most recent ranking of top research-oriented medical schools. Supporting 1,400 fulltime faculty and 700 students, the School of Medicine is recognized worldwide for its superior education and training of the next generation of physician-scientists and leaders of academic medicine.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System includes three hospitals, all of which have received numerous national patient-care honors [Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first hospital; and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center]; a faculty practice plan; a primary-care provider network; two multispecialty satellite facilities; and home care and hospice.
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DC10 begs for the obvious similes. "It's like flying first class." "It's like being in a private jet with your friends." "It's like gliding over the ocean."
Partyers at the sleek Denver nightclub say a lot of things, and so far most of them have been glowing. DC10 has packed in the crowds every weekend since its July 7 opening, often generating lines down the block.
The nightclub's exclusive atmosphere starts with the décor, which mimics the pristine interior of a space-age aircraft. Myriad screens display video of high-altitude flight. Rounded walls and white vinyl recall the Korova Milk Bar of Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange." International airport recordings loop in the bathrooms.
Even the servers are dressed in flight-attendant uniforms - albeit the skintight, revealing kind.
"Concept is really needed in this field," said co-owner and entertainment director Kostas Kouremenos.
Clubs like DC10 may be common in bigger markets such as New York or L.A., where affluence flows like water. But DC10, named after the McDonnell Douglas aircraft, is something new for Denver: A swanky, themed nightclub that actually works.
"This is a very up-and-coming neighborhood," Kouremenos said. "It reminds me of Soho."
It's a stretch to compare the area between East Ninth and 10th avenues on Lincoln Street to New York's storied Soho, but the strip has its charms.
"We wanted it to be in an area that's not too mainstream, so you can really get the concept and not just come here because it's on the way to another bar," Kouremenos said.
He previously launched or owned clubs such as Lotus, Pure, Amsterdam - and more recently Spa Audio Therapy - and knows a good thing when he sees it. When the distinctive open-windowed building at 940 Lincoln became available, he and his partner Ha Hau snatched it up. Its high wooden ceilings and open layout lent itself to a unique concept.
"We originally wanted to do a concept that was an airplane or a hangar," he said. "When we saw the building we got together with an architect and came up with it in about 10 days."
DC10 extends its concept to its themed nights, which run every night of the week and include DJ sets, fashion shows and the usual drink specials. Live entertainment on a built-in stage randomly features belly dancers, musicians and fire-breathers. Then there's the personalized service - for those who can afford it.
Kouremenos estimated the average club-goer should plan on dropping at least $20 per visit, a conservative estimate from the looks of the menu. On the weekends, the limited number of cozy tables are for those reserving bottle service (minimum of two). Bottles start around $150, a price an upmarket group of partyers should have no problem splitting.
Speciality drinks (The Cockpit, the Layover, The Air Turbulence) and bottles are sometimes served, appropriately, out of real airliner drink carts. Although Kouremenos declined to reveal specifics, it probably wasn't cheap to launch.
Nightclubs require enormous amounts of capital to open and run, and many fail after only a few months. DC10 already employs 20 people, a hefty payroll chunk considering the space's relatively limited 350-person capacity, which often leaves would-be patrons waiting outside for up to two hours.
"I once had a guy offer me $200 to skip past the rest of the line with one of his friends," said Megan Boyle, event and marketing coordinator for DC10. "Of course, I couldn't take it."
The bar has no cover but does enforce a dress code. No black ties, mind you, but no jerseys, ripped jeans or cheap T-shirts either. That suits the pseudo-celebrity crowd fine. MTV's "The Real World" stopped by the club's opening weekend to whip up some drama. The "Trading Spaces" crew stopped in too, as do Broncos and Nuggets athletes.
Being selective about who you let in has its advantages, and Kouremenos thinks the present and future success of DC10 lies in such details.
"We're thinking about franchising DC10 ... like in Chicago or parts of Texas," Kouremenos said. "We've had a few offers from different companies, one in London called GateCrasher."
Whether DC10 spawns a brood of similar-minded clubs - or even survives a year in Denver - is almost beside the point. It's currently enjoying being at the top of the ladder for nightlife hotspots, removed from the churn of LoDo and the grit of Capitol Hill.
"If you notice, we don't have a VIP room," said event coordinator Boyle. "It's because we want everyone in here to be treated first-class."
Staff writer John Wenzel can be reached at 303-954-1642 or email@example.com.
NIGHTCLUB|940 Lincoln St.; open weekdays at 4 p.m., weekends at 6 p.m.|NO COVER|Visit DC10Den ver.com for events, theme nights and bottle reservations.


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DELTONA, Fla. -
Brenda Gombola said she had been calling Deltona Animal Control for months, but her neighbor's dogs, Trigger and Bella, continued to deteriorate.
Gombola was afraid the dogs would die if someone didn't rescue them immediately.
"I had to do something. I had to do something now," said Gombola.
Gombola said she first noticed the dogs starting to deteriorate last summer.
She and her husband tried to feed them on her own, but the dogs' owner told them to stop.
"I would open the gate and then we would put the water in there and the food in there," said Gombola.
[PHOTOS: Dogs abused at Deltona home | UPDATE: No charges filed ]
In October, Gombola began sending emails to animal control with pictures of the dogs attached.
The dogs' owner was ordered to get Trigger and Bella to the vet, but Gombola says they continued to starve.
Gombola said Monday was the final straw. She snapped a picture of Trigger, showing his ribs, sunken face and tailbone.
Gombola said she once again called animal control, but this time they hung up on her.
Feeling helpless, Gombola turned to Facebook and started the "Help Save Trigger and Bella" page. She posted all of the shocking photos of the dogs, video of a healthy Trigger four years ago and phone numbers to Deltona's mayor and other city officials.
Within hours, the page had received nearly 2,000 likes from people around the world and Deltona Animal Control showed up at the home.
The dogs' owner relinquished Trigger and he was taken to Halifax Humane Society for treatment.
"This is a pretty severe case, but unfortunately we do see animals come in in this condition, more than we'd like to," said Tyler Stover of Halifax Humane Society.
But Gombola is now concerned about Bella, who is still with her owner.
Deltona Animal Control said Bella was slightly underweight and ordered the owner to get her veterinary care. If the owner doesn't show proof of the visit, Animal Control will remove the dog from the home.
When Local 6 knocked on the owner's front door Tuesday night no one answered, but a dog could be heard barking in the garage.
A Deltona city spokesman said right now the owner is not facing charges.
"At this point in time, we don't have any proof that this was an intentional, malicious act, and from what the vet has told us, that the dog appears to be suffering from a severe infestation of hook worms," said Lee Lopez, Deltona City spokesperson.
Gombola is outraged and thinks animal cruelty laws need to be stronger.
A spokesman with the Humane Society said that Trigger weighs just 30 pounds. He has undergone a series of tests. The Humane Society is hopeful he'll recover and eventually be placed up for adoption.
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Opera's mobile browsers Opera Mobile and Opera Mini, there's a good news: from next month, Google will replace Yahoo as the default search engine. "With 2008 poised to be the year the mobile Web goes mainstream, Google and Opera are extending this collaboration to give our users immediate access to the quality and convenience of Google's search results," comments Opera's CEO in a press release.
Last year, when Yahoo became the default search engine in Opera's mobile products, users complained that they couldn't set Google as the default search engine. The contract with Yahoo forced users to find workarounds like bookmarking Google. "I will never use Yahoo, and being forced to do so is exactly the kind of patronizing behavior that antagonizes all those users who seriously use their mobile devices to scour the web on the go," explained one Opera Mini user.
Hopefully, Google didn't include similar conditions and users could change the default search engine to Yahoo or any other site. While criticized for the lack of support for Opera in many of its services, Google helped Opera become free and provided contextual ads in a free version of Opera.
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Currently, I only have a modest module with no real functionality beyond what I have described. I would like to post it to the CPAN, but only after there's enough there for it to be useful. If you absolutely have to play with it (and stroke my little ego), you can download it from my site [easystreet.com]. The documentation is minimal and I wouldn't even consider this alpha quality code.
If you want to see what it does, you'll have to read the tests. If you want to see how it does it, you're crazy


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By Thomas Gallick | Staff Writer
Kent officials hope a little "green" from the state leads to a greener downtown Kent for residents.
The city's Community Development department is currently working on a grant proposal seeking up to $25,000 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to promote "urban canopy restoration."
City Council unanimously gave permission for Community Development Director Bridget Susel to apply for the grant at its last meeting.
Susel said any money the city receives through the Cuyahoga ReLeaf grant program will be used to enhance plans the city already has in place to plant greenery near downtown redevelopment projects.
"We can actually use (the funding) to replace tree canopy that's been removed for economic development," Susel said.
She said target areas for the grant funding would included Kent's Central Business District, where the city has seen more than $108 million in building projects, and along Haymaker Parkway, which intersects with the park-like Esplanade walkway expansion currently under construction by the city and Kent State University over what previously was a section of Erie Street.
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the grant program is open to local governments, school districts and other non-profit organizations in Cuyahoga County and the lower Cuyahoga River watershed.
ODNR has budgeted $150,000 for the program, which was created to fund planting, as well as urban tree canopy studies. Any planting must be done on public land or on property with a conservation easement preventing future tree removal.
According to the ODNR, the program is a solid investment because urban trees promote cleaner streams and rivers, stormwater management, economic development and recreational activities.
Susel said she believes the city has "a pretty good shot" at getting funded for the grant due to the downtown's ongoing redevelopment and need for new trees. Applications for the grant are due by Nov. 30.
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FOREST Green boss Ady Pennock has made his first foray into the January transfer window by snapping up teenage left-back Jerome Binnom-Williams from Premiership outfit Crystal Palace.
Pennock has used his close friendship with Palace boss Tony Pulis to broker a deal that will see the 18-year-old remain at the New Lawn until February 1.
A graduate from the Eagles' Academy, he made his Palace debut in their 2-1 defeat to Bristol City in the Capital One Cup last August.
Pennock revealed Williams would have made his Rovers debut on New Year's Day, had the fixture not been washed out.
Pennock said: "We're really pleased to get Jerome on board, he played England under 18 earlier this year and Palace believe he's got a big future.
"Prince (Ed Asafu-Adjaye) has done a great job at left- back, but with Chris Stokes being out injured, Jerome will give us another option."
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By Anonymous Coward
Jan 1, 2001
|Mike Y. - When I showed up there this afternoon, a sign said "no tresspassing, No Rock Climbing..." 04/02/01.
By Jeremy Gilbert
Jan 1, 2001
|As of 4/5/01, there was No Trespassing and No Rock climbing - This means YOU! Hopes for some moderate climbing in Clear Creek shattered.
By Quinn Stevens
From: Denver, CO
Jul 27, 2001
|This comment is in response to Richard Wright's comment on Skimbleshanks in the Catslab. I thought it might be appropriate to place this nature of a comment on the area pages. I confer with RW. Be carefull when climbing at the Catslab, Dog House, Primo Wall, and especially the Armory. Some people seem to enjoy shooting their guns in this area. Last summer two of my friend's tires were shot out with a 22 pistol while parked across from the Primo Wall. This 'attack' was unprovoked and was reported to the police. Be carefull, and perhaps us climbers should consider getting law enforcement to actually do something about this situation.
By Anonymous Coward
Oct 13, 2001
|I tried to go climbing here a couple of months ago, and was greeted by signs saying that climbers (that means YOU) are not allowed there anymore. Was I in the right spot? What's the deal? Thanks.
By Nathan
Oct 31, 2001
|That's the right spot and yes, people do shoot at your car. It seems climbers are unwanted here. The sign has since been removed and is open to climbing, but I'm not so sure you even want to risk climbing there. BE CAREFUL.
By TBD
May 14, 2002
|Very fun climbs, worth the visit. I have been there twice and did not experience any problems. ...but I did hear someone target shooting, a little unnerving.
By Edward Jenner
May 16, 2002
|Remember, this is private property. Although no-one sould be shooting close to the road, there are certainly safe places to shoot on this land. I often hear shooting, but have never experienced problems at this crag.
By Brad Brandewie
May 28, 2002
|Every route I climbed in this area was over graded by a full number. I climbed everything but #1 and #3.
By richard magill
Oct 21, 2002
I took a beginner here on an October Sunday, and at one point there were 24 people and 2 dogs at the crag! The stone is very good, but I would not recommend going here on a weekend due to the popularity of the place - it is a zoo.
Nice place for beginners - in spite of the crowding, all parties seemed to be having lots of fun - good job by Richard Wright and ABS!
By Bruce Hildenbrand
Jun 27, 2003
In mid-June Rob Copolillo, Dale Haas and I added 5/16" quick links and 3/8" chain links to the anchors on Old Deuteronomy, Mungajerry, Rumple Teaser, Mr. Mistoffeles, Jellicle Cats, Gumby Cat and MacCavity.The existing 3/8" cold shut anchors were showing signs of wear most likely due to the unfavorable practice of lowering and belaying directly through the anchors.
This work is part of the American Safe Climbing Organization's (ASCA - www.safeclimbing.org) Clean Anchor Campaign. They would appreciate your support!
By Stich
From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jun 14, 2004
|It's official CAT SLAB IS CLOSED at the request of the landowner. They are building a house on the property. Pass the word along.
By TBlom
Aug 29, 2004
|We climbed here [Aug. 22], saw one other party. We didn't see any signage that the climbing was closed, just a no trespassing sign on the other side of the river. Fun slabs with lots of bolts.
By Mike Epke
From: Denver, CO
Oct 21, 2004
|Great place for sport leading and trying to push leading limits as all routes are very well bolted for protection.
By Nathan Torres
From: Golden, CO
Apr 24, 2006
Climbed at Cat's Slab yesterday (Sunday, April 23, 2006) and saw no signs of any type that would indicate the area being closed.
By teleclimbermtnbikechic Voytilla
May 14, 2006
|We tried to climb at Cat Slab on Saturday, May 13. We were greeted by the land owner's son that CAT SLAB IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED!! It is on private property, the land owner is disgusted by the trash and the dog poop that is left by climbers and they do not want to be liable for accidents that happen at this crag. There are NO TRESPASSING signs posted. Not sure there is much we can do at this point?!?
By Keith Roussil
From: Louisville, CO
May 24, 2006
I was there yesterday and there were no trespassing signs and a "NO CLIMBING" sign blocking the approach trail. I posted on rc.com to see if anyone knows what is going on. Link here:
Apparently there was a hiker accident there last week. Don't know if that is related.
By Derek Lawrence
From: Bailey
May 24, 2006
The hiker incident was nowhere near Cat Slab. It was about 1 mile west of tunnel 1.
I would say this is just the landowner finally putting their foot down....
By Darren Mabe
From: Flagstaff, AZ
May 24, 2006
Talked with the son of the landowner a few days ago, while he was putting up the no trespassing sign. Catslab is indeed closed. Apparently there was a climbing accident at Catslab sometime ago. The victim sued the landowner. The hiker accident near tunnel 1 has nothing to do with it. Neither does the dog poop or trash.
Therefore, he was fed up with liability issues. Done and done.
It was always a privilege for the many climbers to be there day in and day out.
Another example of one person's stupidity (greed?) ruining it for everybody else. Hope he/she (or parents of!?) is proud of themselves and their lawsuit. Now, how the hell is the landowner responsible for some climber hurting themselves? Heaven forbid they take responsibility for their own actions.
I wouldn't be surprised if all the bolts get removed to make it a permanent closure.
I will still include Catslab in the new book for completeness/historical sake, but I will be very clear on this new closure status. I am sure there is probably more to the story.
Pretty unfortunate. Lets just hope JeffCo OS doesn't follow suit....
By Tony B
From: Around Boulder, CO
May 25, 2006
Please don't assume that the 'person' sued the landowner. That is actually not so likely. What is likely is that the person's insurance company sued that landowner. As I understand it, since they pay the bills, they are the 'injured party' and have a 'legal right' to pursue recovery. They have lawyers and accountants sitting around on payroll, so they use them to do things like this. Keep that in mind when ever you get hurt. I have been injured a few times, mostly minor. At the hospital you fill out all those darn forms, and then on top of it, your insurance still won't pay until they have a lot of details like: Was it in a auto accident? Was it at work? (Rough translation of all of these: "Can we make someone else pay?")
I wonder if our insurance companies would find it odd that the only place we seem to hurt ourselves is in our own houses? You know, twist your ankle on your porch step, dislocate a finger doing yardwork, etc...
Perhaps we should be asking the Access Fund for some intervention?
By Darren Mabe
From: Flagstaff, AZ
May 25, 2006
Good point, Tony. I am rather naive on the subject of lawsuits, insurance, legal stuff, etc... but the principle of the matter is still annoying.
Besides, I really don't climb there that much, except for the research I did for the book, but I see a lot of climbers frequent that area due to its "convenient" bolting, and moderate grades.
I just want to get the real story and be clear of the truth for documentation sake.
By jds
Jun 18, 2006
Met up with climbing partners today at the parking area for Cat Slabs.
Unfortunately, big sign blocking the approach path says no climbing and no trespassing. Bummer this was such a nice place to climb.
Isn't there anything to be done?
By Chris M.
Jun 27, 2006
This was a note I received in reply to my request for more info from the regional Access Fund rep:
It is indeed our understanding that Cat Slab, a privately owned crag, is currently closed to public access. The CMC and the Access Fund are jointly working to see what might be able to be done regarding this unfortunate closure. Sometime in the next next month or two we hope to have a better idea what the long term picture for restoring public access will look like. In the mean time we encourage climbers to respect the wishes of the landowner by obeying the No Trespassing signs that are currently posted.
Please don't hesitate to contact me should have further questions.
best regards,
Rick Thompson
Front Range Regional Coordinator
The Access Fund
By kirkadirka
From: Boulder
Aug 27, 2006
The thing that makes me sick about this situation is the fact that we all pay the expensive premiums for health care and when something does actually happen, insurance companies still don't want to foot the bill. This would be a totally different situation if someone were actually responsible for the injury. But you can't blame the landowner for owning land that contains rock that has been around before man walked the earth. This is clearly an accident. Insurance companies are degrading the quality of life for others.
I may be preaching to the choir, but we should all realize the implications of this type of litigation. Many of the climbing areas in the Front Range are on private property. I don't want to see this happen again. Hopefully the access fund can find a way to re-open this area.
By Smolakian
From: Golden, CO
Mar 6, 2007
|I saw someone climbing at Catslab as I drove by on Sunday. It looks like the yellow tape and the no climbing sign have disappeared. There is, however, a new chain link fence up on the west side of the creek.
By lowebacker
From: Denver, CO
Apr 29, 2007
|As of 4/29/07 climbing is still off limits at the Slabs. Drove by today and the No climbing/keep out signs were posted.
By Chris I
From: Fort Collins, CO
Nov 4, 2007
|I climbed at the Cat Slab today and didn't see any NO TRESPASSING signs on the access trail, BUT about midday a couple of guys on the opposite side of the river showed up, pointed pistols at us and started firing in our direction. I'm sure this was a move to intimidate us and get us to leave, and it certainly was unnerving. Nobody was hurt, including my vehicle, but this place is clearly a little sketchy in the access rights department and the hillbillies with guns department. Otherwise fun climbing, slabby and overgraded but fun. But maybe not worth getting shot at for.
By JK1
From: Lakewood, CO
May 2, 2008
|I was wondering the status of the slab. I saw some climbers on it last weekend but am unsure of what the staus is.
By Dean Cool
From: Boulder, CO
May 23, 2008
|I climbed there today and there were no "No Trespassing" signs or hillbillies with guns.
By Nathaniel Osenga
Jul 22, 2008
My climbing group figures this slab is open, though the path on the opposite side of the creek is closed. Catslab side has a For Sale sign on the wire fence, but there is no indication that you cannot climb at the slab. Anybody want to buy it though?
That said, a great place to take beginner climbers. Four routes under 5.10 makes for a nice day for the inexperienced. Make sure you do take someone who can lead belay though cause there is no approach to the top. Check your rope lengths as well, not all the climbs can be lowered back to the bottom. There's also a 5.4 that's great to teach leading classes. Bring lots of water though as it's mainly in the sun all day.
By RMT
Aug 25, 2008
|Catslab is on private property and is definitely closed. You are trespassing if you climb there, regardless of signage. Landowners do change their minds, but generally don't if they're pissed.
By Tim Kline
From: Littleton, co
Oct 20, 2008
|I went to CatSlab on Saturday and it appears to be open. If we are trespassing, nobody cares... there were a lot of climbers there, probably 5 groups of 2 or more. We seen no signs regarding no trespassing. I guess I would recommend using extreme caution at Cat Slab if you're willing to take the risk of getting busted for trespassing, however small the risk appears to be.
By Joe Dunlap
Jan 18, 2009
|MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A 70 METER ROPE ON GRIZABELLA. I brought a 60m and the route is 107ft. Ended up taking about a 20 footer to the deck on the way down. Broken bones and lost conciousness are no fun!!!!!
By RMT
Apr 28, 2009
|Everyone. Catslab is officially closed! It doesn't matter whether there is a sign or not. It is private property. There is an effort underway to get it re-opened so don't screw it up by getting the landowner pissed off at climbers. Patience.
By D@n Morta
From: Boulder, CO
Mar 4, 2010
It's open. Hasn't been officially announced until parking is sorted out. See Access Fund article:
By Derek Lawrence
From: Bailey
Mar 4, 2010
It's not officially open yet. Read here (Pete Helseth's comment)
Until Clear Creek County Open Space gives the OK, it would probably be best to not climb here.
By Top Rope Hero
From: Was Estes Park, now homeless
Apr 5, 2010
For what it's worth:
Officially open or not, there were about seventeen billion people climbing there last Sunday, 4/4/10....
By Tony T.
From: Denver, CO
Jul 10, 2010
|Can anyone tell me with certainty whether it's officially open or not?
By Buff Johnson
Jul 10, 2010
17 billion, holy cow; that's....
Wow, that's a lot of routes.
By Ivan Rezucha
From: Fort Collins, CO
Mar 14, 2011
I attempted to lead trad and self-belayed the corner to the roof between Skimbleshanks and Old Deuteronomy. There was no gear to the base of the corner (big cams might work). Good gear can be arranged at the base of the corner out right and a few feet higher in the corner. Another few feet higher I got a small RP sideways on the left wall. My feet were a few feet above this when I bailed, with hands a couple of feet below the ceiling on the right wall. The climbing was easy, maybe 5.8?, palming and stemming, but I didn't want to go further with no clear gear in sight. Downclimbing the stemming was exciting. There was no belayer to take in slack as I downclimbed. I was able to bail from the base of the corner by rappelling use my partners' rope on Deuteronomy. Lacking that, I would have clipped a bolt on Deuteronomy and used that to get down safely.
This could be TR'd from Skimbleshanks, and most likely has been, since it's such an obvious line.
By Keith H. North
From: Englewood, CO
Mar 26, 2011
|Hey, is Catslab officially open yet?
By needstolearn
Mar 27, 2011
|Still not open yet, but word is it will be soon. Look at this page a little closer. Damn, y'all.
By Keith H. North
From: Englewood, CO
Apr 6, 2011
I have been checking this page, Catslab has been set to open "soon" for well over a year now, that post at the top has been up for a very long time....
By Derek Lawrence
From: Bailey
Apr 6, 2011
The Oxbow Parcel on which Cat Slab sits is still in the planning stages from what I can tell. I found this link to a public meeting announcement for the site plan.
There are still two meetings to go if anybody is interested....
By Steve Grigel
Apr 29, 2011
Derek, et all,
I have been representing the climbing community over the past year at the Clear Creek County Open Space reviews regarding the master plan for the area. This plan includes the long term vision of the green belt trail that will come all the way up the canyon linking Golden to Loveland Pass. Therefore, there are many user groups interested in the area, climbers, bikers, hikers, fishermen, rafters, etc. Climbers are a simple user group, we seek access and basic parking. Also, we are currently the largest user of that area of the canyon. The stakeholders and especially the Clear Creek County Open Space members have been very supportive to ensure climbers are incorporated in this master plan. We are in the final stages of the master plan concept and expect to present this to Clear Creek this summer for financial budgeting. After this point, we will have more information as to when it may officially open.
Clear Creek County Open Space Committee continues to be very supportive of climbers and their access, this is excellent and very much appreciated. Please remember to support the businesses in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County) after climbing (can anyone say Tommy Knockers?). At the same time, please remember it is a privilege we have access to much of our climbing and respect the land, each other, and other users and we will continue build this access.
By Brandon Ware
From: Littleton, CO
Jun 9, 2011
|I climbed here today, my buddy and I went up the 5.6 "Grizabella" but then decided to do what seemed to be the second pitch above it that goes out on the roof and up. Does anyone know what this route may be called or rated? I found it to be pretty solid, still some loose rock but fun route.
By Bill Olszewski
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Sep 8, 2011
As far as I can tell, Catslab is open. There were no signs or gates, and we climbed there today. Great crag, awesome routes!
Brandon, the route above Grizabella is Ram Tum Tugger, 5.11c.
By Ken McVicker
Mar 15, 2012
|Glad it was purchased and re-opened. They put up a guard rail where we used to park, so you have to park a few yards further down the road now. Routes are in good shape and ice and water free.
By Bruce Hildenbrand
Nov 17, 2012
|In early October, Dale Haas and I replaced the worn anchor hardware (chain, chain links or quicklinks) with new hardware on Skimbleshanks, Old Deuteronomy, Mungajerry, Rumple Teaser, Mr. Mistoffeles, and Grizabella. Thanks to the American Safe Climbing Association (www.safeclimbing.org) for the hardware. They appreciate your support.
By Bruce Hildenbrand
Jun 7, 2013
Dale Haas and I finally got around to replacing the anchors on top of Skimbleshanks, Old Deuteronomy, Mungajerry, Rumple Teaser, Mr. Mistoffeles, Gumby Cat, Jellicle Cats, and Grizabella with 1/2" stainless steel(SS) Powers 5-piece bolts and SS Petzl hangers. We added 3/8" SS quick links and SS rappel rings to all the anchors. We also added 3/8" SS quick links and SS rappel rings to the anchor on MacCavity which was recently replaced.
This work was sponsored by the American Safe Climbing Association (www.safeclimbing.org). They appreciate your support.
By Charlie F.
Jul 20, 2013
|As of 7/19/13, all bolts and anchor rings/chains have been recently replaced.
By Julian Harig
From: Denver, Colorado
Feb 15, 2015
|2/14/15, This evening I found a pair of rock climbing shoes that were left behind by someone. If you are the rightful owner of them, give me a call 720-376-1208.
By Solsen
May 28, 2015
|Found what looks like a small wedding band at the crag on Tuesday the 26th. If you can tell me what it says on the inside inscription, it's yours!
By Bruce Hildenbrand
Sep 21, 2015
|Dale Haas and I tightened all the anchor bolts on the eight anchors we replaced in June 2013. A couple bolts were loose, one on Skimbleshanks and one on Old Deuteronomy. The rest were fine.
By J. McClurg
Mar 7, 2016
|(3/6/2016) Found a set of car/house keys near The Catslab. The keychain is a bit rusty, so they may have been here for a while, but in any case, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com with a description, and I can get them back to you.
By TBrumme Brumme
From: denver, co
Mar 11, 2016
|Had a friend lose his wedding band at Catslab on Tuesday, March 8th. Normal looking gold and silver wedding band with a date inscribed on the inside. Please message me if you find it!
By David Husby
May 14, 2016
|I left a green Southern Tier sweatshirt at the base of Mungajerry on The Catslab. Email me at email@example.com, provide your PayPal info, and I will pay you for shipping to my home and a reward. Thank you!
By Paul Deger
From: Colorado
May 22, 2016
|To the left of Grizabella, a couple of bolts near bottom but no obvious line to continue - does anyone know is this a new abandoned route?
By Isaacbg Gorrell
From: Golden, CO
Aug 21, 2016
|Found a Black Diamond pullover on Saturday. It's yours if you can tell me the color and size, PM me. If I don't get back right away, give it a week.
By Richard Andrew Heying
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jun 22, 2017
|Is there still no trespassing around this area?
By Bruce Hildenbrand
Jun 22, 2017
|You can legally climb at Catslab.
By Peter Beal
From: Boulder Colorado
Jun 28, 2017
Interesting additions above the moderate slab climbing that the Catslab is known for. Thanks, Mark Anderson!


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IT HAS been more than 40 years since a Richmond player took home the Brownlow Medal, and joint favourite Trent Cotchin thinks the Tigers will have to wait a bit longer to score football's top individual honour.
''In my opinion, I think I'll be the flop of the Brownlow. I wouldn't be backing me,'' said Cotchin, who has already won the club's best and fairest and several media awards, including The Age Footballer of the Year. ''There are too many players up there who have had consistent years and have obviously been in winning sides as well.
''I know a lot of people say you'd prefer to be playing in the grand final and so forth, which is absolutely true. But I suppose when your team hasn't finished off the year [well] and you've got an opportunity to win such a prestigious award, it's nice to be respected as a realistic chance.
''I think the boys [teammates] have been a bit more excited than I have. Obviously you cop a bit of stick about it, but also it's an opportunity for them to celebrate as a team. I mean, you can't get anywhere without your teammates, and as much as it's an individual award, it's almost a team award as well. You need the help every week and the boys have been fantastic all year. Hopefully it only gets better, not only our midfield group but our whole team improves and gets more mature.''
Others are more bullish about Cotchin's chances of becoming the first Richmond winner since Ian Stewart took home Charlie in 1971 for his third Brownlow Medal. Four-time Richmond premiership coach Tom Hafey likes what he sees in Cotchin, believing the 22-year-old midfielder has what it takes to take the Tigers, who finished 12th this year, to another period of greatness.
''When Ian Stewart won it in 1971, the Tigers finished runners-up the following year and they were premiers for the next two years in a row, so it would be lovely if history would repeat itself,'' Hafey said.
''Everybody is very taken with Trent Cotchin. He's an absolutely courageous man. He works very hard when he doesn't have the ball as well, which I'm very critical of a lot of players. When he chases, he grits his teeth. He's got terrific abilities. I would think he would run pretty well in the Brownlow. I don't think there would too many players who would have taken votes off him.''
Former Tigers premiership player Mike Perry said a Brownlow win was the next step in the club's campaign to return to the top of the ladder, and he likened Cotchin to Stewart, who is batting a rare auto-immune condition.
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The Tigers came close to taking out the Brownlow in 1974, when Kevin Bartlett was favoured to win. But he lost to North Melbourne's Keith Greig, much to the chagrin of those at Punt Road, including then president Ian Wilson.
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''If he was to win something as time-honoured as the Brownlow Medal, that would be a great joy to the Richmond supporters and a very nice kudos for the club. They haven't had much to cheer about for over 30 years,'' he said.