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Rod and reel compatibility are key when choosing your reel. The reel needs to hold the necessary amount of backing and fly line and match the weight of the rod you're fishing with. Choosing the correct size reel will also ensure that it's weighted properly to provide the proper balance with your rod.
A reel's drag system applies resistance and regulates the speed of the reel when a fish runs and starts pulling on the line. Most reels use a disc drag system, which slows the spool by applying pressure and creating friction between two discs. The bigger the fish you're after, the more critical it is that your reel have a solid drag system.
The arbor is the spool on which the line is wound. Traditionally, all reels were a standard size, but large arbor reels are becoming increasingly popular. A large arbor allows you to retrieve line faster and more easily than a smaller arbor, and it helps reduce memory in the line so you get fewer tangles and more consistent drag.


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Topic: Sensitive - Dad's bile duct cancer
Hi all, I just wanted to let you all know that my dad passed away yesterday evening. He fought a really hard fight and it was heart breaking to see him not being able to eat properly. He was just so weak towards the end that he didn't have the strength even to stand up on his own. He did not spend any time in hospital (apart from when he had his biliary stent) and we did not involve the Macmillan nurses or the hospice. My dad stayed at home the whole time and we had community nurses who came out and changed his fluids (we had him on subcutaneous fluids right up until the very end) which helped keep him more comfortable. He also didn't have any pain that needed morphine or sedation of any kind, so he was able to talk to us during waking periods, although he slept a lot towards the end.
I prayed for him to go towards the end because he was so weak and finding it so hard and he still had vomiting which took an awful lot out of him. My dad had wanted to stay at home and so at least he got his wish. The doctor had wanted to admit him to hospital as he was severely dehydrated, but he would then have come home again and been back to square one - they also, at this late stage talked about a stent to relieve the bowel obstruction, but this would have meant travelling to a different hospital and then having invasive procedures carried out, and by this time, he was just far too weak. He made the decision himself to stay at home and have subcut fluids, which actually did help and the dehydration did settle to a large extent, but of course, he was still not getting any adequate intake of food.
My dad was an absolutely amazing man right up to his last breath. He didn't once complain and he always had a smile. I am so proud of him and will miss him so much. He is still at home with us now, as in our family (we are catholic) our loved ones stay at home until they leave to go to their final resting place. He looks very peaceful now and I am glad that he is now free of his suffering.
Thank you all so much for your wonderful support and I am sorry I haven't posted sooner, but I just couldn't bring myself to say anything during the last week and a half or so, because each day, I saw my dad getting progessively worse and couldn't understand how anyone could go through so much and yet still be fighting.
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SOUTHEND United have ended speculation linking their top goalscorer Gavin Tomlin with a move to League Two promotion rivals Gillingham.
The Kent club have had a minimal bid for the 15-goal striker turned down by Blues.
And a Southend club spokesman confirmed they had no interest in selling Tomlin, whatever the Gills offered.
"We have no interest in selling Gavin," said the spokesman.
"He's a very important player in our team and we won't be letting him leave.
"We're going for promotion and want to keep our team together to try and make that happen.
"It would make no sense whatsoever to let Gavin leave, especially to one of the other teams going for promotion.
"But whoever comes in and whatever they offer, he won't be leaving.
"He's our top goalscorer and we want him to stay and get the goals we need to help us get back into League One."
Tomlin again proved his importance to the Southend side by scoring the winning goal in his side's 1-0 triumph at Chesterfield on Saturday.
The effort ended a run of six games without a goal for the striker and again alerted Gillingham, where Tomlin impressed on loan last season.
The forward, who has also played for Brentford and Yeovil Town, scored six goals in nine starts while with the Gills but a change in management prompted him to look elsewhere.
That led to him joining Blues on a one-year deal and he now seems certain to fulfil that contract and remain at Roots Hall, despite interest from Gillingham.
Blues are currently seventh in the League Two standings, while the Gills sit in second place.
Gillingham have also brought in striker Cody McDonald on loan from Norwich City after their bid for Tomlin was turned down just before the weekend.


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University of San Diego professor Lauren Benz is exploring a way to mop up excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — and she's extending a hand to other female scientists seeking a niche in academia.
Benz, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has received a $450,000 Faculty Early Career Development grant from the National Science Foundation to study "nanoporous hybrid frameworks."
Those are compounds with microscopic holes — "nano sponges" — that can sop up and compress 50 times their volume in carbon.
"Carbon dioxide gas is known to be a major contributor to global warming, so efforts which enable or improve the capture and storage of carbon dioxide are of broad importance," Benz said.
Nanoporous hybrid frameworks could one day be used to make more efficient catalytic converters for vehicles or highly absorptive filters for power plants, she said.
"They're the best porous material for carbon dioxide absorption right now," Benz said.
And the compounds may be able to convert captured carbon into new fuel.
Scientists are still studying the compounds' safety, cost-effectiveness, long-term reliability and other issues, Benz said. Her research will examine those aspects as well.
The grant program, which is designed to help new professors, promotes both teaching and research. It will allow Benz to hire 10 undergraduate researchers during the next five years to provide assistance with her project.
And it will help Benz coordinate a network of San Diego women in science, technology, engineering and math — STEM fields — who aim to work in academia.
Although men and women who pursue science degrees graduate at relatively the same rate, Benz said women make up only about a quarter to a third of science faculty.
"There's kind of this attrition of female faculty through the pipeline," she said. "I'm interested in figuring out why. Part of it is the timeline of women entering academia coincides with women having children. I think there's just too much to do. I think there could be more support."


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TWO fugitives who absconded from open prison in Doncaster have been recaptured by police today.
Damien Burns, 39, was arrested in Scarborough at 5.40pm, two days after walking out of Hatfield category D jail in Doncaster.
With him on Monday was Dean Jackson, 27, who was tracked down today in Durham.
A South Yorkshire police spokesman said: "Police would like to thank the public for their assistance."
Dubbed The Scarborough Slasher, Burns was serving an indeterminate sentence for slashing a teenager across the face.
Despite a history of violence which includes convictions for robbery, wounding with intent and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, Burns was able to walk out the South Yorkshire open prison with Jackson - who was on remand awaiting sentence for theft offences.


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Colin Newey chooses not to appear in court over killing of Bronwynne Richardson
The alleged killer and rapist of a teenage beauty queen was due to face a Sydney court on Friday, 40 years after the crime rocked the quiet city of Albury on the NSW-Victorian border.
But Colin Michael Newey, 61, opted not to appear in court after being charged with the abduction, rape and murder of 17-year-old Bronwynne Richardson in 1973.
Mr Newey chose to stay in the cells under Central Local Court during a brief mention and he was formally refused bail.
He will remain behind bars until his next court appearance in Albury in October, not far from the Murray River where police allege he dumped Bronwynne's body.
The accused may never have seen the four walls of a cell had he not made an anonymous phone call to police about 25 years ago.
Police will allege Mr Newey initiated his own undoing after watching a television program in his home town of Murray Bridge, just outside Adelaide.
The show linked notorious Victorian paedophile "Mr Stinky" to the murder of Mr Newey's distant cousin on October 9, 1989, according to police close to the case.
The following day, Mr Newey allegedly made a chilling phone call to his local police station to gloat that he was somehow involved in Bronwynne's death and that the program he viewed the day before was incorrect.
It was 25 years until fresh information from a 2011 coronial inquest linked Mr Newey to the phone call he allegedly made.
Unsolved Homicide Squad detectives extradited Mr Newey to Sydney on Thursday where he was escorted through the terminal of Sydney Airport dressed in a green flannel shirt with a tea towel covering his handcuffs.
Police will allege Bronwynne was abducted in a car outside a church on Smollett Street, Albury, and driven to a reserve six kilometres out of town on Friday, October 12, 1973.
The arrest of Mr Newey came not a moment too soon for Bronwynne's parents, Noelle and Stan, who have spent 40 years wondering what happened to their daughter.
The victim's sister Janette Swinton said her father was in hospital recovering from surgery related to stomach cancer when she heard the news.
She said her parents were too distressed to talk.
"We are sort of all in a state of shock at the moment and, after all this time, it's great to have an arrest,'' Ms Swinton said.
"She was very lively, very active, she'd give anything a go and used to love entering those show competitions.''
Bronwynne's other sister, Fiona Richardson, said her family was forced to leave the small town of Corowa, near Albury, after the killing.
"My father had to pass the cemetery twice a day, every day, on his bus run,'' she said.
John Emmery, 58, was the last person to see the popular teen alive, leaning against the fence of a Catholic church after she finished her shift at Coles.
He was 16 years old and on his way to tenpin bowling with friends when he noticed the striking blonde girl get into a red car.
"I saw this lovely lady, very pretty, up against the fence of the Catholic presbytery,'' he said.
"And then there was a car ... She started walking towards the car and then I turned away but, when I looked back a second time, she was gone.''
Bronwynne had just moved from the small town of Corowa to Albury about two weeks before her death.
Ms Swinton said her family wanted to thank the detectives who never gave up.
"We are blown away by [what] they've done - you couldn't get a better set of detectives working on a case,'' she said.
In 1975, a coronial inquest found that Bronwynne died of strangulation and drowning.
A new investigation was launched in 1990 after new evidence was found and three men were charged but were never convicted.
In 2011, another inquest was held and Mr Newey was one of the people to give evidence.
Police are not looking to arrest anyone else over Bronwynne's death and said the other man believed to have been involved had since died.
Mr Newey will appear before Albury Local Court on October 13.
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Digest — July 2004
By Capt. Patrick Sciacca
Pelagic Paradise
|Costa Rica's scenic Los Sueños Resort and Marina sets the stage for a white-hot winter billfish tournament series.
It was 7 a.m. when the call for the Bimini start came over the VHF. The competitive blood ran through me as the boat I was on, After You, a customized 45 Cabo Express, shot out of Herradura Bay, Costa Rica, to lead the pack of 21 sprinting battlewagons towards the placid Pacific. The First Annual Los Sueños-HMY Signature Billfish Series had started, and while it was late February, the billfish season was just heating up. Before this tournament was finished, the billfish action would erupt like Mount Vesuvius.
Lines were in at 8 a.m. on day one, and I perched myself atop After You's custom stainless steel tower (see "Special Edition," this story) to take in the hook-bait ballyhoo and two teaser spread. The four Shimano 30-pound-class TLD reels were trolling the dead bait, while two larger 50-pound-class Shimano Tiagra reels were ready with pitch-baits should a blue marlin work its way into the ballyhoo buffet. I scanned the baits as they skipped across After You's wake, but while I was briefly gazing back at the rainforest that blankets Los Sueños' property like a deep-pile green carpet, a sailfish smacked the right long 'rigger bait. The 30 TLD's fluorescent-green mono stripped off the reel faster than a New York City "F" train during rush hour. The baits were in the water maybe ten minutes when the fish hit, but I wasn't too surprised. I've had hook-ups from the get-go here before.
Since points matter 151;and this sail was worth 100 of them—the fish was taken by angler Phillip Arklin, who was quickly cranking down on the reel, while Los Sueños president and CEO William Royster backed down the Cabo just as rapidly. Fortunately, the sailfish was released unharmed thanks to fish-friendly circle hooks. (Circle hooks allow for a consistent jaw-corner hook set).
The radio was abuzz with reports of hook-ups (volunteer observers verified catches), and the chatter flew over the airwaves with frenzied frequency. "This is Prime Time, we've got a blue." "J&T, blue marlin release." "Topless release, one sail." It made me think that this is what it must have been like to listen to a big-time boxing match before there was TV. While I was entranced by the VHF play-by-play, a blue marlin worth 500 points snuck up in the shadow of the left-short bait, but the big fish quickly fell off into the purple-tinted Pacific. (If you're keeping score, that's two fish I didn't notice because I was daydreaming.) Several other bites soon followed, but there were no more fish for the After You crew this day.
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Topic: Anyone going the onc soon? Can you ask them a question?
Ok, I am 32 and had my tumor (small, pea sized classed T1, N0, MO--Stage 1). No chemo given as aftercare and no new grown in 9 months. I just got married to the man I have been with for almost 6 years. So now, we want babies!!!
I have discussed this with my oncologist (whom I dont trust). She said if I want them, go ahead and have them now. My best friend who is a pediatric oncologist said the same thing. I find this very irresponsible given the nature of cc. I searched PubMed and an article reccommended to wait 3 years, not because they knew anything, but because they didnt and wanted to be on the safe side. So now I am confused. I, of course, would not try for children anytime too soon. I think I need to wait for so many reasons. But how long do I have to wait medically? What does it all mean? I do not trust my oncologist and given the Swedish medical system and my lack of understanding the Swedish language, I do not know any other oncologist or cc specialist here to ask.
If someone is going to their oncologist soon, will someone please ask how long someone diagnosed with stage 1 cc needs to remain cancer free before they can start trying for a family? Yes, I know the likelihood of the cancer returning, but I am very positive that I am in the top percent of survivors...someone has to be. I know it would be awkward to ask about another patient, but can someone with a good relationship with a doctor they trust please ask. THANKS.
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Don't Get Too Soured on Apple
Is Apple (AAPL) the market? Is it more important than the market? This single stock has become the sum total of this tape. In fact, the market seems to have become the tail to Apple's dog.
Let me just say this for the record: This is all nuts. Apple has become a story of the holders, not the products. It is the chart, not the financials. It is a story of fear, not of opportunity. It's about the basic soul of what I always care about when it comes to the market. That is, it's about individuals who don't know what they have, don't know how to value a stock and can't think straight -- because, alas, the stock is going down. When it was going up, it was the stock to buy. Now that it is dropping, for whatever the reason, it's the stock to sell....417 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Toxic Tar Sands: Scientists Document Spread of Pollution, Water Contamination, Effects on Fish
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By Carol Linnitt • Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 21:04
Today federal scientists from Environment Canada presented research at an international toxicology conference in the U.S. that indicates contaminants from the Alberta tar sands are polluting the landscape on a scale much larger than previously thought.
A team lead by federal scientist Jane Kirk discovered contaminants in lakes as far as 100 kilometers away from tar sands operations. The federal research confirms and expands upon the hotly contested findings of aquatic scientist David Schindler who, in 2010, found pollution from the tar sands accumulating on the landscape up to 50 kilometers away.
"That means the footprint is four times bigger than we found," Schindler told Postmedia News.
Senior scientist Derek Muir, who presented some of the findings at Wednesday's conference, said the contaminated region is "potentially larger than we might have anticipated." The 'legacy' of chemicals in lake sediment gives evidence that tar sands pollution has been traveling long distances for decades. Samples show the build up of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, known to cause cancer in humans and to be toxic to aquatic animals, in 6 remote and undisturbed lakes up to 100 kilometers away from tar sands operations.
The pollutants are "petrogenic" in nature, meaning they are petroleum derived, and have steadily and dramatically increased since the 1970s, showing the contaminant levels "seem to parallel the development of the oilsands industry," Muir said.


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As with Apple's (AAPL) last quarter, there were some things for the bulls and some things for the bears. Unfortunately, since questions will remain, in terms of competition, supply constraints, the true gross margin trend and pipeline cannibalization, shares will likely stay in a trading range....576 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Fall is here, and that means it's time to bring out your sweaters, your cocoa, and all your new season makeup and hair goodies. October is a fun-filled month, with lots of new products launching and the excitement of Halloween building. It's the perfect chance to get experimenting. So to see what's up this month, just keep reading.
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Elm Street Slasher Shreds Mark Gray and His Skateboard...
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The burnt dream-stalking boogie man is back, but this time he is presented to you in glorious gray scale. The latest Freddy Krueger action figure from NECA is based on the iconic comic book dream sequence from the fifth movie Dream Child in which Freddy literally rips his victim - Mark Gray - to shreds. Presented to you as one of this year's many San Diego Comic-Con exclusives, we are excited to give you this first look at the upcoming figure.
The Comic-Con exclusive Black & White Freddy is packaged in the same rectangular clamshell package that most NECA action figures utilize today. The color insert features a creepy boiler room scene in red hues along the front with the iconic Nightmare on Elm Street logo along the top while the back showcases the figure within along with a mini bio, The bottom portion on the back of the insert showcases the upcoming pair of Freddy figures for Dream Warriors and Dream Child.
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This exclusive Freddy figure consists of the same standard buck body from the previous releases with the exception of a brand new head sculpt and a knifed skateboard. The wrinkles on the pants and sweater are rendered flawlessly in three-dimensional form and the texture of the sweater closely resembles that of cotton material. As always, the artists at NECA do an amazing job in capturing the essence of the facial portrait in sculptural form and this one is no exception. Freddy features an angry facial expression with his eyes looking to the left. The facial scarring is highlighted amazingly well and adds depth to the overall piece. The hands also posses visual signs of burn scarring and the iconic knifed glove is sculpted flawlessly.
In the realm of articulation there is nothing different about this figure but the existing joints on the buck body present collectors with ample posing options. While I would have loved for this version of Freddy to have featured hinged knees for skate board poses, it's understandable why NECA would not add new tooling for a summer exclusive. Comic Book Freddy features a ball-socket head, ball-socket wrists, ball-socket ankles, swivel waist, ball-socket shoulders and swivel/hinge elbows.
Although this figure is decorated in only black and white hues, NECA has done a fantastic job with the paint applications resulting in stunning eye-catching results. The figure also feature two packed-in accessories (bladed skateboard and paper Mark) which are pivotal elements of the film scene on which this exclusive is based on.
The paper version of comic geek Mark Grey is an awesome bonus to this figure and looks exactly like it did in the 1989 film paper cut and all. The cardboard standee is fully colored, double-sided and stands very well on its own thanks to the folded tabs that support it.
It is great to see my favorite horror character come to SDCC this year thanks to Randy Falk and the fine folks at NECA. This figure will surely make a great addition to anyone's horror or Nightmare on Elm Street collection as it is the only comic version of Freddy to date and the only way you can have your very own paper Mark to rip to shreds. Grab your SDCC Exclusive Comic Book Freddy at NECA's booth #3145 priced at $25.
Keep it locked on Figures.com as we will bringing you the latest NECA news and photos direct from Comic-Con 2012 in just a few weeks.
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A GROUP of teenagers who are hoping to record a charity single in memory of their friend who died of acute myeloid leukaemia on December 28, aged just 14, are embarking on a fund-raising cycle ride to pay for the production costs.
A team of four of Nathan Cook's classmates from St George's Academy plan to tackle a 10-mile bike ride around Ruskington Fen on Saturday, starting at 2pm.
Year 11 student Matthew Waldeck explained they needed £500 for the recording.
They are putting on a show in school and appealing for donations from local companies.
The single, titled, Young Forever, should be ready for release this summer, available on CD as well as download from iTunes.
Matthew said: "It is being recorded by a group of us from St George's Academy and is an original composition. We are rehearsing every week. It has been hard work but is coming together really well."
The money raised from single sales will go to a leukaemia charity.
Chloe Tudor, who has been working on the song writing side of the project, added: "We are calling ourselves Students Of Sleaford, to collaborate with all the schools, with people from Carre's and the High School as well."


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THE village of Crowle, about four miles east of Worcester, is turning back time with weekend of walks, talks, entertainment, exhibitions, memorabilia, dress and children's games of the era, to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Called Crowle and the Great War, the event will be on July 19-20, when two '"back in time" walks, for which free maps will be available, will take place on both days. A guided, "Soldiers' Walk" on parish footpaths will take in places of significance to the 18 men from the parish who were killed in the war and is being considered as a permanent, sign-posted, Worcestershire Walk by the County Council. While a family discovery trail will highlight village landmarks and buildings from 100 years ago, such as the old butchers, the blacksmiths and the shop. At the church, a local historian will be at hand at the war memorial to answer any questions.
Lee Turner, co-organiser of the event, said: "Crowle has a reputation for staging successful events and lots of villagers are working together, entering into the spirit of the times, dressing up, baking, giving talks, presenting and performing, to make this commemorative weekend truly memorable."
An exhibition will be in the village hall on each of the two days, from 10am – 4pm, when visitors will be invited to look at life in the village 100 years ago and find out about its size and who lived there and also make their own memorial poppy and try their hand at brass rubbing a Dead Man's Penny, the small bronze memorial plaque awarded to the family of any soldier, regardless of rank, who died in the First World War. Local historian, Mark Rogers, will also give two free talks at the hall on both days on different aspects of the 18 fallen.
A £4,900-award from the Heritage Lottery Fund's First World War then and now programme, is funding a free Crowle and the Great War'A5 programme for all parishioners, looking back at life 100 years ago and providing details of the 18 fallen men. A new A4 historical book, "Crowle and the Great War – our fallen 18," which has been written for the event by three village genealogists, inspired by Mark Rogers' research, will be on show and available to order at the exhibition, at cost and with the first 40 copies subsidised by the HLF grant.
Over the weekend children will be able to play games from the period at the hall, including skipping, hopscotch and hoops; refreshments and cakes will be available and there will be a 'poppy' tombola, with all prizes having a poppy theme, proceeds from which will go to the British Legion. The Sherwood Foresters Regiment, which was later incorporated with the Worcestershire Regiment ,and the Western Front Association will also have display s at the event.
On Saturday evening, July 19, the village theatre and singing troupes, Crowle Players and Crowle Singers, will jointly present musical entertainment from the period at the Old Chequers pub, where food of the time, such as corned beef hash and rabbit pie, will be available and for which tickets will be on sale at the village post office. On Sunday morning, July 20, at 10am there will be a commemorative service in the village's St John the Baptist Church.


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Outdoor Fools Day Offers Food, Fun and Outdoor Activities
ATHENS — Snakes will slither and turtles will crawl. Birds, arrows and rockets will fly. Dutch ovens will steam, fish will bite and kids will learn that life really is better outside.
All this and more will happen at Outdoor Fools Day at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center on April 10.
The annual event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is free with regular paid admission to the center.
Returning for another year will be the popular Wildlife on the Move show, which features a variety of touchable animals and lots of information about them. Presenter Eric Brittingham delivers a rapid-fire presentation about the animals' habitats and conservation and debunks myths such as "snakes are slimy."
If you believe they are, you won't after you touch a 12-foot python.
The Blackland Prairie Raptor Group will show and fly various birds of prey while explaining their place in the ecosystem and why it is important to protect them.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Coastal Fisheries Division will present a salt-water touch tank that is always good for smiles and squeals as kids touch creatures that are harmless but don't look it.
The Lone Star Bowhunters Association and the Dogwood Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society are perennial favorites at Outdoor Fools Day. Young and old alike enjoy flinging arrows at life-size replicas of deer, hogs and turkeys almost as much as they like snacking on tasty goodies cooked over coals and served up warm.
Tracking dogs from Texas Trackers will once again do their thing along the Wetlands Trail, demonstrating how these amazing dogs with their sensitive noses can follow the trail of a wounded animal. They also love to be petted. (Please leave your own dog at home. Pets are not allowed at TFFC.)
One of the most popular activities is rocket-building and launching, presented by Sky Ranch. In just a few minutes the Sky Ranch volunteers can help you build a paper- and duct tape rocket and launch it using compressed air. Some fly well and some aren't constructed soundly enough to finish their voyage in one piece. It's hard to say which one is more fun to watch.
Not really. There's nothing like a good midair disassembly for entertainment.
Other exhibits will include the National Grasslands and Forests (yes, Smokey Bear will be here posing for pictures and giving out hugs), the Texas Master Naturalists and a glass-bottom stream with native insects and fish. A state park area will help you learn how to set up a camp. There will be fly-fishing instruction and information on hunter education.
In addition to the free samples handed out by the Dutch oven cookers, Ted Kamel Foods will be serving up fair-type food for purchase, and the TFFC gift shop is well-stocked with snacks and fishing-related clothing and gift items.
And don't forget to bring an ice chest so you can take home some rainbow trout. Fishing is always free at TFFC, you never need a license, and bait and tackle are always furnished, but as long as the rainbows last, each person can harvest and keep up to five trout for free. Just be sure to check in at the Anglers Pavilion for orientation before fishing and report your catch there before leaving. You are welcome to bring your own fishing gear, but only single hooks with the barb mashed down are allowed.
Radio station KCKL will also be doing a live remote broadcast onsite. It's not exactly American Idol-Athens, but they might let you sing along.
Outdoor Fools Day is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites-Athens; First State Bank; Schneider Electric; Mark Roberts, DDS; McDonald's; Red Hat Rentals; FutureMatrix and Virtual Communication Specialists.
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is at 5550 F.M. 2495, Athens, Texas, which is about 75 miles southeast of Dallas. For information or directions, call (903) 676-2277 or visit http://tamus.pr-optout.com/Url.aspx?513992x779144x849840.
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After a few years of torrential storms blowing against the housing market, residential real estate in the Sunshine State is breaking through the dark clouds. Although the forecast calls for scattered rain showers in 2011, the media is starting to report rays of light that signal a recovery.
Consumers are definitely shopping—and they are buying even if it is for good deals.
On the shopping front, an Experian Hitwise webinar reveals traffic to real estate web sites is up 27 percent in February. That's the highest gain since the first half of 2009. Although rentals are the key beneficiary, it still bodes well for investors trying to rent property and hold on until property values rise.
But consumers are also buying single-family homes and condos across Florida, and specifically in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Seems that confidence is starting to slowly come back even if prices are not moving much.
Home and condo sales rose in Florida rose during February, according to the Florida Realtors. Existing home sales increased 13 percent in February with a total of 13,701 homes sold statewide compared to 12,164 homes sold in February 2010. And February's statewide sales of existing condos rose 29 percent compared to the previous year's sales figure. Meanwhile, Florida's median sales price for existing homes last month was $121,900. A year ago, it was $124,500 for a 2 percent decrease.
The Miami Association of Realtors and the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service is also reporting good news. Single-family homes and condominiums sales in Miami-Dade County increased 22 percent in February compared to a year earlier. One stand out on the condo front is Canyon Ranch in Miami Beach, where 46 units have sold since October 2010. Ft. Lauderdale posted an 8 percent month-over-month gain in February even as housing inventory declined.
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Also known as porn for married guys, romance and erotic adult movies are the softer side of the adult industry. These titles are relatively new genres designed to appeal more directly to women. As such, romance & erotica movies tend to have very engaging story lines – many of them "borrowed" from bodice-ripper novels or mainstream chick flicks. Romance and erotica movies place a great deal of value on foreplay and chemistry between couples. Another crucial difference is that men cast in romance and erotica movies are much better-looking than the typical male talent in adult films.


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J.C. Penney Could Be Heading for a 180
Remember the J.C. Penney (JCP) first-quarter analyst day? Ron Johnson told the Street the company was 29% through year one of its transformation and ahead of schedule. At the time, same-store sales were down 18.9%. Investors were thinking, "Wow -- what does 'behind schedule' look like?"
Friday will mark the 77.5% point of year one. For the third time this year, Mr. Johnson will take the stage in front of investors and answer the question, "Just how bad is it?" Also on Friday, it will have been 283 days since Bill Ackman of Pershing Square, on CNBC, described J.C. Penney's first analyst day as the "most important day in retail in 25 years." The question is: Has anything really changed in the past nine months -- other than free haircuts -- that will catapult this company to its goal of becoming "America's favorite store?"...408 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Anyhow now I have some great references for further learning in regard to Pure Land Buddhism.
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Anyhow now I have some great references for further learning in regard to Pure Land Buddhism.
Astus wrote:LastLegend wrote:Ok becoming Buddha.
But at that moment become the fully enlightened Buddha?
"To practice in every moment of thought is called the true nature. To be enlightened to this Dharma is the Dharma of prajñā, to cultivate this practice is the practice of prajñā. To not cultivate this is to be an ordinary [unenlightened] person. To cultivate this in a single moment of thought is to be equivalent to the Buddha in one's own body.
Good friends, ordinary people are buddhas, and the afflictions are bodhi. With a preceding moment of deluded thought, one was an ordinary person, but with a succeeding moment of enlightened thought, one is a buddha. To be attached to one's sensory realms in a preceding moment of thought is affliction, but to transcend the realms in a succeeding moment of thought is bodhi." (Platform Sutra, ch. 2, tr. McRae)
LastLegend wrote:Astus wrote:LastLegend wrote:Both will lead to Buddhahood. The only the difference is the time it takes to become Buddha.
How so? Chan is the school of sudden enlightenment (not gradual development on the bodhisattva path), and the Pure Land path has 100% guaranteed buddhahood in one lifetime.
If I remember correctly, in Mahayana teachings, Bodhisattvas have to go to Pure Lands to become Buddhas. Or they might be "stucked" just like Arahants are stucked in Nirvana until they wish to go to Pure Lands.
Astus wrote:Buddha-lands are created/completed once they become buddhas. If you want to carry on with this topic I recommend a separate thread.
Astus wrote:Kaji,
A time when there were no buddha-lands is not really possible. There is no beginning of life in Buddhism, there is no beginning of buddhas either. But being born in a buddha-land as a part of one's progress on the bodhisattva path is not a requirement, although since bodhisattvas start their career under a buddha and are guided by buddhas, buddha-lands and bodhisattvas go together quire well.
The Tusita is a heaven in the realm of desire, not a buddha-land/pure land (the words are synonyms generally).
Astus wrote:Does that sutra state anywhere specifically that it's a pure land or buddha land?
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WGU Mentors serve a critical advising and support role for student success. Mentors do not teach courses, rather, they are their students' primary source of information about program operation, and about the policies and procedures of the university. Mentors counsel their assigned students in understanding expectations and overcoming obstacles to ensure success. Mentors take a deep personal interest in their students' academic progress and reflect commitment to their students' success in all their daily work. They are experts in their students' academic program details and are able to answer or to obtain answers to all the questions students may have about their programs. Mentors advise students on time management and schedule benchmarks for the student to successfully master program concepts, knowledge and skills. They help students identify their learning strengths and weaknesses and connect them with the resources necessary to extend the former and overcome the latter. They are well organized and good communicators, interpersonally, technologically, and in writing. Finally, they are not only capable in these many areas, but also dedicated to performing these functions in full measure. Mentors must perform core responsibilities. These include: Providing direct, comprehensive program guidance to assigned students (normally 80-100 students) Managing students' academic progress according to university policies Scheduling students' use of learning resources and degree assessments Maintaining appropriate documentation of all academic transactions Maintaining regular communication with students according to university protocol Be well versed in Microsoft Outlook Suite Products, specifically Outlook Calendar ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitates sections of the introductory course, Education Without Boundaries, which is required of all new students Assists students in their educational planning and progress from initial enrollment to graduation Evaluates student learning styles, skills, deficiencies and goals; assists students in the development of Degre Plans; identifies appropriate learning resources for them to use; and facilitates their use of those resources Monitors student academic progress, communicating with each student at least every two weeks; s/he intervenes as necessary to assist those students having difficulty, and completes required university reports on their academic status Assists students in career planning within the boundaries of his or her expertise, and directs students to planning resources in other areas as appropriate Serves as the student's advocate in resolving matters of academic difficulty, misunderstanding or confusion PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS Student success (as measured by % of students on OTP—a measurement of courses completed within the term) Student success (as measured by number of program graduates) Student retention (as measured by % of students retained 7 months, 13 months, 19 months, 25 months and 3 years) Student satisfaction (as measured by approved survey responses administered to program participants) College rank (using Z score report) Other measures, as agreed upon Required Skills Strong customer service orientation and extraordinary communication skills. Technologically competent, specifically with online programs, tracking and communication technology. A remarkable talent for organization is a requirement. Must be able to spend significant time working at a computer. Must be able to spend significant time on the telephone. Must have good Microsoft Office skills and strong Internet capabilities. Must be able to communicate at a high level verbally and in writing. Excellent collaboration skills. Ability to work as a member of a team. Experience with integrated technology systems and tools. Expertise in one or more fields covered by the competencies required in college programs. Position works from home, but must be available for travel in support of college requirements. Required Experience A minimum of a master's degree in business 3 years related professional experience 3 years teaching experience highly desired Higher education teaching and/or curricular experience Certification in relevant field and/or significant experience in the professional field Job Location The ideal candidate must live within 1 ½ hours from Nashville, TN; Phoenix, AZ; or Austin, TX. Position Type Full-Time/Regular


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I drove it like my dad paid for the insurance and tires, but the Toyota Yaris SE wouldn't whimper or whine. I didn't set out to harm the little car, but it had a smirky attitude and wanted to run. So I obliged.
SAN DIEGO - As if San Diego needed to give visitors any more reasons to visit what many people already consider paradise, the Port of San Diego has begun sprucing up portions of the waterfront that will make this part of the city look like one big bayside theme park.
When shopping for a new or used car, the test drive is an essential part of the process. While the test drive may be exciting, experts advise car shoppers keep emotions in check and evaluate the car in its entirety to make a good purchase decision.
As small cars start to gain acceptance from American drivers, Scion has entered the market with a new one that ranks high on intelligence – the iQ. As the name implies, this little car has some smart features and is much more than simply small and economical.
After spending time in the Chevrolet Cruze locally, we thought it might be a good car for a road trip we planned from Atlanta to Myrtle Beach on the South Carolina coast. Often small cars are not comfortable for extended trips, but the Cruze is a nice comfortable size, very economical and has all the conveniences that make extended time in the car more pleasant.
There's plenty of warm summer weather ahead so it's the perfect time to look at lake destinations for your summer and fall getaways. California is blessed to have beautiful lakes in almost every region of the state, but we have chosen three lakes in particular that offer a special combination of clear, inviting water, spectacular scenery and lakefront charm.
There's a little game I like to play when I first get into a test car. It's called "Guess the Price" - and it can help or hurt the first impression. It's the dollar number that I'd pay for the vehicle - and often I'm wrong, on the low side.
It must be tough being a BMW planner or engineer working on the 3 Series. The car has been considered the benchmark for the sport sedan category for umpteen years and a top pick on nearly every "best" list. In addition, every manufacturer building a sport sedan is out to take a chunk of the BMW sales -- they must be paranoid.
How many couples do we all know who gave up the fun car when the first kid came along?
We're coming up on the most time of the year and it's not too late to make plans for a very special Fourth of July. Certain towns and places in California have better patriotic vibes than others and, if you're interested in a Mayberry USA Fourth of July – or some time paying homage to one of our nation's great military generals – we have some suggestions for you. First a couple of patriotic towns:
ANAHEIM (AP) - Disneyland is not just for sugar-soaked kids. Consider, all you grown-up women out there, going for a gals' day out.
For years, the Jeep Wrangler boasted the highest resale value in its segment.
Not too many years ago, it was popular to brandish the famous advertising slogan, "It's not your father's Oldsmobile". However, buyers must have liked their father's Oldsmobile better, because they did not buy enough of the new ones and of course, a few years later the 107-year old brand was buried.
Automotive press introductions are a great place to listen to a bunch of self-proclaimed "auto experts" expound and argue the merits of the last new car they drove, or the fastest, or perhaps the short coming of the car we are currently driving .
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The refreshed 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT can now be had with 20 percent off MSRP at Steves Chevrolet-Buick, 1285 E. F St. in Oakdale.
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DETROIT (AP) - On any given day this summer, you might find 97-year-old Lennart Ribring driving his 2016 Ford Mustang GT on a winding road near ...
MILAN (AP) - Ferrari's chief executive told investors Wednesday that the luxury sports car maker will look at building a crossover utility vehicle, but promised ...
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The 2014 International Home + Housewares Show has sold out exhibit space less than 10 weeks before opening day, according to the International Housewares Association, the Show's owner and operator. The Housewares Show runs from 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 through 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at McCormick Place, in Chicago.
"This is the earliest the Show has been sold out on exhibit space and is a sign of how important this world-class marketplace is to IHA member suppliers," said Phil Brandl, IHA president and CEO. "We look forward to bringing the industry together at the premier housewares trade event."
The Housewares Show will host more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, including 400 new companies exhibiting for the first time.
This year's Housewares Show will showcase Savor Home, a revitalized gourmet food and specialty products category. Nestled between Discover Design and Tabletop in the Dine + Design Expos in the South Building, adjacent to the Cooking Theater, Savor Home will provide a destination for entertaining-themed housewares products such as design-inspired wine accessories, gourmet food products and other home entertaining wares.
Other Show highlights include Discover Design, where products from design-focused companies will be on display; the Hall of Global Innovation, which features the Show's special exhibits, including Pantone ColorWatch, Going Green, the 3rd annual IHA Innovation Awards, Global Innovation Awards (gia) and the IHA Student Design Competition; Innovation Theater with 20 presentations exploring the crucial role of design, social media, consumer lifestyle trends and new platforms for product launches; and educational seminars led by IHA's color expert Leatrice Eiseman, and lifestyle guru Tom Mirabile from Lifetime Brands.


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I'm listening to some talks (on Dharmaseed) by Arinna Weisman (on chronic pain) and was wondering if anyone here knows anything about her. Her website's pretty good (practices in the Burmese U Ba Khin/S. Goenka/Webu Sayadaw tradition/lineage).
Seems pretty solid except when she talks of "Taking a stand for love," I'm not sure what she means? I think she means metta, which makes some sense, but she also might mean "accepting", etc....


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Vaughn's ouster still a mystery
Updated 12:41 am, Wednesday, August 29, 2012
KENS-TV's anchorman change was so quick — with one Jeff swiftly replaced by another — that many S.A. viewers remain bewildered and in a state of limbo.
"What happened to Jeff Vaughn?" wondered John Koch, one of dozens who left messages asking for an explanation. They were particularly disturbed after seeing newcomer Jeff Goldblatt slide into the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. seat last week with no mention of Vaughn.
"I didn't see any (on-air) goodbyes or announcements about (Jeff's) departure," Doris Keeler wrote. "It's as if their people just cease to exist."
It's true. Viewers are urged to invest in a news personality — as they did in KENS' Vaughn for 2 1/2 years — then are essentially told it's none of their business when he's cut from the job.
I did report his sudden ouster in a blog and story earlier this month; however, the news seemed to have been missed by many who wrote that they were shocked to see Vaughn vanish after, as one lady put it, he did "a good job replacing Chris Marrou.
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" It didn't help that KENS shed little light on the why of Vaughn's dismissal, calling it "a personnel matter."
Vaughn, too, remains in the dark, he said.
"I guess I'll never know the answer," he told me in a call Monday, adding he also wasn't aware that KENS had someone new already in place when he was cut.
These days, he prefers to focus on his "next chapter." He's currently in the middle of a nationwide search for a new opportunity. Meanwhile, he's spending as much time as possible with his son, Dillon. "He's only 10 months once."
As for the warm response from fans these past few weeks, he said: "People have been amazing. I feel good that I managed to make a connection with viewers." The feedback is "helping my family and me through this transition," he added.
He's especially gratified by all the Facebook messages he's received. "Many have reached out," he said, "and I am so thankful."
Having fun
OK? Perhaps folks now can feel enough closure to appreciate KENS' new anchor hire, Goldblatt, who, by the looks of things, seems to be a comfortable fit with the rest of the news team.
"It was fun," Goldblatt said of his debut last week, adding: "I found myself laughing so much during breaks."
The former Chicago newscaster said it felt like a real "whirlwind," however; he tried his best to balance work duties with the arrival of his wife and four kids in the Alamo City. This sort of exciting flurry energizes him, he said. "I don't want to be a complacent anchor ... not the cameo type, who shows up at 4 and puts on makeup, that's not who I am."
Talk, talk, talk
Afternoon TV here will be dramatically different, starting Sept. 10, when a slew of new gabbers start on the city's ABC and Fox affiliates.
KABB will move away from its courtroom shows and conflict talk (a la Maury Povich) and embrace a lineup of chat that focuses on self-help and social issues. Fitting right in with the 3 p.m. "Dr. Phil" will be "Survivor" host Jeff Probst's new lifestyle program at 2 p.m. and "The Ricki Lake Show" at 4 p.m. Though talk isn't new to Lake, 43, her fall show will be a departure from the one years ago that ran for more than a decade.
"Her perspective has changed; she's more mature," said Dean Radla, KABB general manager, adding that the new show will be more stylized, "not as edgy."
At KSAT, comedian Steve Harvey joins the talk arena at 2 p.m. ("General Hospital" moves to 1 p.m.) The most hotly anticipated addition, of course, is Katie Couric, whose "Katie" will take over the 3 p.m. timeslot and important job of ratings lead-in for KSAT's 4 p.m. local newscast.
Couric told TV critics in Beverly Hills recently that she plans to "tackle a lot of different subjects ... from the very, very serious to much more lighthearted feature type stories."
There also will be a modern twist on "the bucket list," called 'YOLO' (You Only Live Once).
"I'm going to be doing some of the things that I've always wanted to do, sort of fulfilling my fantasies," she said.
Such as?
"I would love to be in a Broadway musical even if I were just a part of the chorus," Couric said, adding: "I'd like to go out with George Clooney, if you can arrange that."
Jeanne Jakle's column appears Wednesdays and Sundays in S.A. Life, and she blogs at Jakle's Jacuzzi on mySA.com. Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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SPECSAVERS staff marked the forthcoming First World War centenary with a fundraising day at their town centre store yesterday.
The event, running as part of the national Armed Forces Week, was in aid of charity Blind Veterans UK, supporting the organisation's No One Alone campaign. The store aimed to raise awareness of visually-impaired veterans and the support available to them.
Customers could buy homemade cakes and poppy seeds to support the campaign, while £1 from every sight test went to the total being given to Blind Veterans UK.
Debbie Fairfoull, who works at the store, dressed as a First World War nurse, said: "It has gone really well and we've had a lot of people coming and donating. I think given the significance of this year being 100 years since the start of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of D-Day the public are more aware of supporting events like these."
There were also games that customers could take part in which helped raise the total.
Staff also held their own cake sale and there was a collection of the shop's employees' baby pictures with colleagues being challenged to put the right name to the face.
The total amount that the Regent Street store made is still being tallied.
Store director David Grieves said: "Wiltshire has a strong link to the forces and we thought it was important for us to show our support."
Blind Veterans UK launched the No One Alone campaign in October 2012.
It wants to support all ex-servicemen who suffer from sight loss as well as make those who could benefit from the organisation aware of their existence.
Store manager Frazer Ince said: "One of the important objects of today is to raise funds but I also think it is equally as important to increase the awareness of Blind Veterans UK and the good work that they do. I'd like to thank our customers and staff for their support."
Armed Forces Day will be marked at The Lawn Family Day taking place between 10am and 4pm on Saturday. The event is part of the Old Town Festival which kicks off on Friday.
To make a donation call Specsavers on 01793 617858 or to find out more about the charity visit www.blindveterans.org.uk


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The following is the 1911 marriage record for my wife's great grandparents, Jose Francisco Perez and Paula Contreras. I think I am spoiled by Mexican records but I sure was expecting a lot more of information on Texas marriage records. It does not list the parents, where they were from, and their ages. Is there any other records to supplement this marriage record or is this it? I only know whom their parents were since they are listed on their Death Certificate. Paula and Francisco were only married for ten years since she died in 1921 from a snake byte.
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Copy from the University of Texas Pan American, Edinburg, Texas Microfilm #1016453
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The State of Texas,
County of Starr
To any Regularly Licensed or Ordained Minister of thje Gospel, Jewish Rabbi, Judge of the District or County Court, or any Justice of the Peace in and for Starr County, Texas – GREETING:
YOU ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO CELEBRATE THE RITES OF MATRIMONY Between Mr. Francisco Perez and Miss Paula Contreras and make due return to the Clerk of the County Court of said County within sixty days thereafter, certifying your action under this License. WITNESS MY OFFICIAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL OF OFFICE, At office in Rio Grande City the 23rd day of May A. D. 1911 E. Salinas [ L. S. ] Clerk County Starr County, Texas, By Deputy.
I Transito Villarreal J. P. , certify that on the 24 day of May A. D. 1911 I united in Marriage Mr. Francisco Perez and Miss Paula Contreras the parties above named. WITNESS MY HAND This 25 day of May A. D. 1911 Transito Vilalrreal J. P. Prect No 7. Starr County Texas .
RETURNED AND FILED FOR RECORD The 26th day of May A. D. 1911 , and recorded the 26th day of May A. D. 1911 E. Salinas, County Clerk By Deputy
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A sort of hybrid between Hipster and Neo Hippie, this term is a pejorative use of gypsy that is more appropriate than Neo Hippie, because "hippie" just does not communicate how obnoxious these self-righteous organisms truly are. Found in great abundance in Asheville, North Carolina, these are individuals whose feces does not stink despite the fact that both their body and attire do, or at least have that appearance. The odorless fecal matter stems from the socially/environmentally-conscious lifestyle that they live since their marginal lifestyle does not contribute to the greater problems of society. These organisms are typically struggling artists/musicians and/or college students. It is advised that you do not engage in any sort of art/music/philosophical discussion with these organisms because it is likely you do not possess the credentials make any laudable contributions to any sort of conversation.
Typical attire consists of dirty v-neck or XL sweater or ironically retro dress shirt, jean or pants cut-offs, and dress shoes.
Typical attire consists of dirty v-neck or XL sweater or ironically retro dress shirt, jean or pants cut-offs, and dress shoes.
You see a group of hipsters who also appear to have some hippie tendencies, you shake your head and mutter, "Stinkin' Neo-Gypsy scum....."
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The hostel is located in Vík, a small village with appr. 300 inhabitants. From the hostel you have a very good view over the village. In the hostel you will find a guest kitchen and a dining room. All services are close by. Dyrhólaey is only 15 km from the Hostel. Vík has a beautiful nature and the area around the hostel is ideal for hiking. Museums and golf courses are close by. The hostel has a wireless network connection.
Opening times (daily/weekly): 08:00-14:00 and 16:00-22:00 in June, July and August. Opening times (over the year): Open all year
Skógar 33 km (ca. 25 min) - Vestmannaeyjar 88 km (ca. 1 hour 20 min*) - Vagnsstaðir 219 km (ca. 2 hours 30 min)
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A remarkable nearby feature is the beautiful black beach with the Reynisdrangar, black basalt columns sculpted by the sea. A folk tale says that they are former trolls which were caught outside at dawn. The sea around them is rather wild and stormy, so travelers will not be surprised to discover a monument to the memory of drowned seamen on the beach.
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Eoin Morgan's brilliant century gave England hope of a first win over Australia on their troubled tour.
Morgan thrashed the majority of his 106 in the final 10 overs as a 113-run stand with Jos Buttler, from 68 balls, surged England to 300 for eight in the second one-day international in Brisbane.
Australia were therefore left with the task of reeling in what would be the highest run chase at the Gabba, and England within touching distance of their first win over Michael Clarke's side since arriving Down Under in late October.
An unchanged England had appeared consigned to a below-par total, after Alastair Cook won the toss, as they idled to 178 for five in the 38th over with only Ian Bell's 68 providing a foundation.
Regular wickets meant Morgan was initially forced to play within himself, reaching his half-century from 70 balls.
But from there the left-hander took charge, with able assistance from Buttler (45), as his second 50 came from 24 balls to make him just the second England player to score a century in Australia this winter.
Ben Stokes' ton in the third Test in Perth had stood alone in that regard, and Morgan celebrated joining him with a fist pump after reaching three figures with a ramp over wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and to the ropes.
Morgan's hitting was only ended in the final over, when he mis-timed another swat at James Faulkner, who he had launched for back-to-back sixes at the height of his 99-ball assault.
After winning the toss Cook immediately put himself in the firing line, after failing to survive the opening over in his past two matches.
A single from Clint McKay's first ball ensured he was able to watch the rest of the over from the safety of the non-striker's end.
England plodded through the opening powerplay in the series-opening six-wicket defeat in Melbourne, but Bell and Cook showed sporadic signs of intent to be rewarded with 52 runs by the 10-over mark.
That foundation was, however, undermined by the part-time spin of Glenn Maxwell as three wickets fell in 36 balls.
Cook had seen off the new-ball threat of Mitchell Johnson, back in Australia's side after he was rested at the MCG, only to fall victim to the first ball of spin he faced.
The left-hander pushed back a low return catch that Maxwell held well.
Joe Root then came and went when he was caught horribly out of position by a Johnson delivery that thudded into his back thigh.
Umpire Kumar Dharmasena took an age raise his finger, perhaps prompting the out-of-sorts Yorkshireman into his second incorrect review of the series.
Gary Ballance managed nine before he ran past a Maxwell delivery to be stumped and England were 78 for three in the 18th over.
It could have been worse when Clarke intelligently deflected a Bell drive that just missed the stumps, as a diving Morgan tried to regain his ground.
Clarke thought he had Morgan next ball, caught at deep midwicket, but the left-hander had spotted too many fielders outside the ring before launching a lavish pull and a no-ball was called.
Bell and Morgan got down to the business of re-gathering the innings in a 61-run stand - during which time Bell reached his half-century from 63 balls.
Their stabilisation was ended by a fine piece of Clarke fielding.
Bell was sent back by Morgan after dropping the ball to Clarke's favoured left side and a desperate dive could not save him from a direct hit.
Ravi Bopara thumped Nathan Coulter-Nile for a six, but next over softly bunted Faulkner to short mid-wicket to leave England 178 for five.
That only set the stage for Morgan and Buttler to sweep in and while a late clatter of wickets denied England even more - Buttler, Morgan and Stokes all departed within five balls - Cook's side were left with a record chase to defend to end their winless run.


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Last Week's Results
On the Right Foot: Grand Rapids began 2009 in first place in the North Division, marking the first time since 2006 that it owned the division's top spot as of Jan. 1. The Griffins (21-8-4-3), who currently lead second-place Manitoba by three points, are an AHL-best 8-1-1-0 in their last 10 games and continue to lead the league with just eight regulation losses.
That's Entertainment: The Griffins have a number of promotions on tap this week: Wed. vs. Rockford – As part of Winning Wednesday, all fans in attendance can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Jan. 21 game vs. Toronto if the Griffins defeat the IceHogs. Fri. vs. Philadelphia – The first 5,000 fans will receive a 2008-09 Griffins Team Poster, presented by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. It's another Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs night, with $1 hot dogs and $1 domestic drafts available from 6-8 p.m. while supplies last, as well as College Night and Library Night. Sat. vs. Philadelphia – Thanks to Centennial Securities, 2,500 fans will receive a Valtteri Filppula figurine, commemorating his memorable "superman" goal during Game 2 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals. The second intermission will feature a U.S. Army swear-in ceremony with 30 men and women. In addition, fans can bring their skates and take to the ice for the post-game open skate.
Cold Fun in the Wintertime: This weekend, the Griffins will present the Great Skate Winterfest at Rosa Parks Circle, a benefit for the Griffins Youth Foundation. An inaugural winterfest will be held from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, featuring winter sports demonstrations, dog sled rides, ice sculptures, games and family activities sponsored by a host of local museums and institutions. Immediately after Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the seventh annual Great Skate will commence, with every Griffins player and coach taking turns skating with fans around the clock from 10 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free but donations are encouraged and certain activity fees apply. For complete information, or to make a pledge toward a Griffin's participation in the Great Skate, go to griffinshockey.com/greatskate.
Positive Indicators: The Griffins are 13 games over 0.500 for the first time since the conclusion of the 2005-06 season…Grand Rapids owns the third-best mark in franchise history through 36 games in terms of points (49), trailing only the 2005-06 team that started 24-10-0-2 (50 pts.) and the 2000-01 IHL squad that set the standard at 27-6-3 (57 pts.).
No Soup for You!: The Griffins have allowed just nine goals in their last eight games and have shut out four of their last eight opponents, lowering their team GAA to 2.58 (third in AHL) in the process. With six shutouts through 36 games, they are more than halfway to the franchise record of 10 set in 2003-04.
Year End Wrap Up: The Griffins' 6-0 shellacking of Iowa last Wednesday improved their record in their annual New Year's Eve game to 4-7-1-0 and enabled them to finish the 2008 calendar year with a 37-31-4-6 record (0.538).
Bring It On!: Following Saturday's 2-1 win at Manchester, the Griffins now own an incredible 10-1-0-1 (0.875) record this season when playing four games in five nights.
Silent Killers: Having denied all 18 opponent power play opportunities over the last five games, the Griffins now rank first in the AHL in penalty killing at 87.9%. Grand Rapids, which has allowed a league-low eight power play goals at home while denying an AHL-high 91.6% of its visitors' chances, has surrendered power play goals in just two of its last 11 games (44-for-47, 93.6%).
For the Record: The Griffins set three franchise records last week. During the 3-1 win at Peoria on Tuesday, Jamie Tardif scored just eight seconds into the contest, setting new standards for the fastest goal to start both a game and a period in Griffins history. The next night, the Griffins earned a 6-0 win versus Iowa, recording their fourth shutout in six games for the first time in franchise history. During that win, Grand Rapids fired a season-high 22 shots in the second frame, one shot away from the team mark for shots in a single period.
Home Sweet Home: The Griffins boast an impressive 12-2-2-3 record at Van Andel Arena this season, tying Milwaukee for the fewest regulation home losses in the league, and they have points in 14 of their last 15 games in friendly territory (10-1-2-2).
Grand Larssony: On Friday in Hartford, Daniel Larsson suffered his first loss since Dec. 5 versus Toronto (OTL), snapping his five-game winning streak. Amazingly, it marked Larsson's first regulation loss of the season when playing an entire game, and it continued a trend in which he has posted a 0-4 record in his first decision of each month and a 12-0-1 mark in all other games. Larsson, who ranks among the league's leaders with four shutouts (T1st), a 0.924 save percentage (4th) and a 2.30 GAA (T4th), is 10-2-1 with four shutouts, a 1.80 GAA and a 0.939 save percentage over his last 14 outings (Nov. 11-Jan. 2).
Player of the Week Nominee: The Griffins today nominated goaltender Jimmy Howard for the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week award, after he went 2-0 with one shutout, a 0.50 GAA and a 0.980 save percentage in two games last week. He made 24 saves during Wednesday's 6-0 win over Iowa to earn his second shutout in a span of three games and give him 12 shutouts for his Griffins career. Howard has now allowed either one or zero goals in four of his last five games, in the process going 4-1-0 with two shutouts, a 1.19 GAA and a 0.952%.
Howard's High Notes: Jimmy Howard is nearing or getting ready to supplant New York Islander Joey MacDonald as the leader in numerous Griffins career goaltending categories. Howard currently ranks second all time to MacDonald in goalie games played (164 to 161, three away), minutes (9208:13 to 9181:04, 27:09 away), saves (4,251 to 4,104, 147 away), wins (88 to 78, 10 away) and shutouts (16 to 12, four away).
Tremendous Trio: The line of Francis Pare (5-7—12), Francis Lemieux (5-5—10) and Evan McGrath (4-4—8) has combined for 30 points (14-16—30) over the last nine games.
Honor Roll: Evan McGrath has notched a point in nine of his last 11 games (4-6—10)…AHL Rookie of the Month nominee Francis Pare had a career-high three-point night (1-2—3) last Wednesday against Iowa. Despite seeing his season-high three-game goal streak end on Saturday, he still has points in eight of his last 10 games (6-7—13)...Mattias Ritola has two goals and three points in the last three games…Darren Haydar has lit the lamp in three of the last five games and has points in nine of the last 13 games (5-6—11) to take over the club lead in scoring (14-14—28)…Francis Lemieux has points in six of the last nine games (5-5—10).
Take Me to Your Leaders: Several Griffins rank among the AHL's individual leaders: Justin Abdelkader – T13th rookie points (21); Darren Helm – T4th shorthanded goals (2); Jimmy Howard – 15th GAA (2.52), T9th shutouts (2); Jakub Kindl – 6th defenseman points (22), 5th defenseman power play points (13), T1st defenseman game-winning goals (2); Daniel Larsson – T1st shutouts (4), T4th GAA (2.30), 4th save percentage (0.924); Ryan Oulahen – T3rd shorthanded points (3), T4rd shorthanded assists (2); and Francis Pare – T18th rookie points (20), 5th rookie plus/minus (+12), T4th rookie game-winning goals (2).
Better Late Than Ever: The Griffins' eight regulation losses are the fewest in the AHL but their seven defeats past regulation time (4 OTL, 3 SOL) are tied with Houston and Quad City for the most in the league.
Milestones: Aaron Downey closed out 2008 by appearing in his 700th pro contest on New Year's Eve…On Saturday, Ryan Oulahen moved past Derek King into sole possession of sixth place on the Griffins' all-time games played list with 265. Next in his sights is fifth-place Dave Van Drunen (280)…Garrett Stafford needs two more games for 400 as a pro and four more for 400 career AHL contests…Tom Galvin's assist on Saturday in Manchester marked his 100th point as a pro…Darren Haydar, who notched his 300th AHL assist against the Monarchs, is just eight points shy of 500 as a pro.
Come One, Come All: The Griffins stand fifth in the AHL with an average attendance of 6,395, a year-to-date increase of 16% over the first 19 home contests of 2007-08 (5,515). The team's total attendance of 121,500 is its highest through 19 home games in five years, since the 2003-04 campaign (122,822).
Hurray for Hudler: Last Thursday, former Griffin Jiri Hudler tallied three points (2-1—3) to help the Detroit Red Wings rally from a 3-1 deficit and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 in the NHL's Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Four other former Griffins appeared in the contest (Niklas Kronwall, Valtteri Filppula, Chris Chelios and Brett Lebda), while Chris Osgood and Tomas Kopecky saw no action.
Scouting Report
Wed., Jan. 7 vs. Rockford IceHogs (19-14-0-3) – Van Andel Arena – 7 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 9 vs. Philadelphia Phantoms (19-15-1-1) – Van Andel Arena – 7 p.m.
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Police officers locked down a Redwood City elementary school and searched the surrounding neighborhood for three suspects in a home invasion robbery Thursday.
They arrested 21-year-old Jovanni Martinez Aguilar of Redwood City in connection with the crime, but the two other suspects — a man believed to be armed with a handgun and a woman who may have acted as a lookout — remained at large as of Thursday evening, according to a police statement. The male suspect is described as about 19 years old, wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt and baggy jeans.
Just before 11:52 a.m., two men entered a residence on the 900 block of 10th Avenue and held the female occupant at gunpoint while they ransacked the home, according to police. The suspects later locked the victim inside a bedroom, where she called police about the robbery-in-progress.
Although she was "shaken up," the victim didn't appear to be hurt, Redwood City police Capt. Dan Mulholland said.
Responding officers caught Aguilar as he tried to flee, Mulholland said. San Mateo County sheriff's deputies joined Redwood City officers in setting up a perimeter and conducting a manhunt, aided by several police dogs.
Police called officials at Taft Community School across the street from the burglarized home and asked them to keep students indoors.
"Out of an abundance of caution we locked down Taft School because of the word we received about a person with a handgun," Mulholland said.
As parents of kindergarten students arrived at around 12:30 p.m. to pick up their children, they were directed inside the school until about 1:25 p.m., when police cleared them to leave, Redwood City School District spokeswoman Naomi Hunter said. Students from other grades were released shortly thereafter.
Elizabeth Quinteros said that when she went to pick up her son Rudy and saw the multitude of police cars and officers, she thought of the school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, and feared the worst.
"I panicked. I thought something happened," Quinteros said, holding her 2-year-old daughter Jisela, with her sons Rudy, 5, and Sebastian, 4, at her side. "After Sandy Hook, it makes it more delicate and sensitive."
A bag of undisclosed property stolen from the residence was found abandoned at a nearby church on Michael Drive. The search was called off around 1:45 p.m., according to Mulholland.
The Redwood City Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call 650-780-7100.
Email Bonnie Eslinger at beslinger @dailynewsgroup.com; follow her at twitter.com/bonnieeslinger.


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my aunt passed away recently and I now am the proud owner of a rocking chair that she once had in her home. its a very unusal rocking chair, or it is to me anyway. i dont know any history on it and i'm hoping someone here may be able to help me. i have had several people ask me how old it is, where it came from, etc and i have to tell them i have no answers! i dont even know where to start asking questions now that my aunt is gone. so any background on this type of chair would be appreciated, or any info on where to even start looking for answers!!!
thanks for any help, its something that makes me think of her every time i look at it, or rock in it. i would love to know more about it.


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European Convention on spectator violence
Standing Committee
Joint Project "Promoting Safety, Security and service at sport events" (PRO S4)
Safety, security
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Working structures
Reports on national policies and list of national legislations
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T-DO and T-RV
Recommendation on the identification and treatment of offenders and the exchange of intelligence at the European Football Championships (EURO 2000) (T-RV/99/3)
The Standing Committee of the European Convention on spectator violence and misbehaviour at sports events and in particular at football matches (T-RV);
In accordance with Articles 1 and 9.1.c of the Convention;
Having regard to Article 5 of the Convention and Recommendation No. 1/90 on the identification and treatment of offenders;
Having regard to Article 3.1.b of the Convention in respect of the exchange of intelligence and Recommendation No. 1/97 on the use of standard forms for the exchange of police intelligence concerning high risk sports events;
Bearing in mind the experience gained in the course of the World Cup (France 1998), notably with an eye to the preparations for the European Football Championships in Belgium and the Netherlands (EURO 2000);
In view of cross-border activities and/or attempts by hooligans to organise at international level;
Considering the draft treaty on cross-border co-operation of police forces in both organisers' countries of EURO 2000;
Recommends that the Parties, for the purposes of the European Football Championships EURO 2000,
I. concerning the identification and treatment of offenders,
1. introduce, within the limits of their respective constitutional provisions, preventative measures to impede known violent fans from leaving their home country and/or entering the territory of the organising countries;
2. take legislative or other regulatory measures, where appropriate, allowing for the preventative or temporary arrest of suspected persons in order to isolate dangerous elements in time;
3. contemplate, where appropriate, the temporary reinstatement of border controls, making use of the possibility offered under section 2, subsection 2, of the Convention of 19 June 1990 applying the Schengen Agreement;
4. provide appropriate sentences for persons found guilty of football-related offences, such as prohibition of access to stadiums for a specific period, prohibition on entering the national territory of the organising country or expulsion through a procedure for very urgent cases;
5. recognise and take into account, to the fullest extent possible, national stadium bans or other exclusion orders, and any other sentence handed down following football related offences by courts in other countries.
II. concerning the exchange of intelligence and information,
1. install effective systems for the exchange of intelligence and information in order to prevent the movement of known troublemakers when EURO 2000 is held:
2. introduce appropriate measures for constituting files of administrative and/or judicial sanctions, such as national stadium bans or exclusion orders, etc. and contemplate the exchange of such data between the bodies concerned (police, judicial authorities, match organisers etc.) in the States parties to the Convention;
3. use the available channels, appropriate for exchange of intelligence and information related to the field of hooliganism, such as specialised national bodies, the Schengen Information System, Europol, Interpol, and/or conclude, if the case arises, bilateral agreements in order to facilitate the exchange of good quality information and intelligence;
4. make sure that information and intelligence transmitted be detailed enough to be of practical use;
5. see that the services concerned transmit sufficiently early information and intelligence capable of being taken into account in the planning and operational stages of the EURO 2000;
6. seek means of identifying spectators, who while not appearing on police lists, may become violent at major matches;
7. make use, for the exchange of information, of the list of national correspondents created by the Standing Committee for bilateral contacts on matters connected with football hooliganism.
8. The exchange of information referred to in section II above must take place bearing in mind the provisions of the Convention for the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data and other criteria set by the Council of Europe.
III. concerning the implementation of these measures,
1. implement the measures advocated in this Recommendation for the preparatory phases and during the European Football Championships EURO 2000;
2. develop and implement a system to evaluate the use and effectiveness of this Recommendation.


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A new ad campaign in India highlights "idiots" as the chief danger riders face on the road, suggesting the superior grip offered by CEAT tires is the best way to avoid them. The campaign demonstrates a level of creativity, personality and use of mixed medias not often seen in the two-wheeled world, but is most interesting for its glimpse inside Indian bike culture. Did you know that "The Overweight Constable" is one of the main risks you should watch out for?
Told in a whimsical style reminiscent of Rhode Dahl or Neil Gaiman, the Be Idiot Safe campaign is centered around video shorts that act out the unique risk posed by specific types of idiots. This is backed up by a landing page with a really nicely illustrated interactive diorama complete with breakdowns of each type of idiot — the Thinking, the Undecided, the Deprived, the Spraying, the Amateur, the Easily Amused, etc — and a space for user-generated content in the form of videos and images of Idiots in various real life situations.
Typically campaigns of this nature — witness Subaru's "Fight Mediocrity" — lose the message in the creativity, but Idiot's message is so simple and easily expressed — grip — that it's not diluted by the delivery. The only problem is that the secondary road safety message is somewhat confused, suggesting that your safety, or lack thereof, is the responsibility of others.
Mostly, it's just nice to be reminded that, somewhere in the world, someone involved with motorcycles is still creative.


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Elaine Paige's THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION Now Available
Broadway and West End superstar Elaine Paige recently announced a career-spanning collection of her most memorable recordings to date later this year titled ELAINE PAIGE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION and the release is now available.
The brief description of Elaine Paige: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION currently available is as follows: "The Warner Music Group are to celebrate Elaine's 50 glorious years in show-business with a new compilation album entitled 'THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION' (due to be released in the UK during May 2014). The new album will feature hit songs from Elaine's starring roles in musical theatre alongside her favourite album songs, fan favourites and RARE recordings from the vaults at Warner Music."
For more information on Elaine Paige's THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, see the announcement on her official site here.
Of note, Paige recently announced a farewell concert tour to go along with the release of the album later this year, as well.
Order Elaine Paige: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION on Amazon here.
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Master of the CellarTrivia brain teasers have some element of trivia in them, but they are not just pure trivia questions.
To Benedictine cloth, sworn I,
With humble lot; my garb was dull.
But in the cellar; naught 'scaped my eye;
As I the grower's yield must cull.
I sought in all the best to do,
To prune the wand'ring vine to size,
And foreign substance all eschew,
The vintage fine to optimize.
To blindness tales I beg a lie;
Too, the myth my reputation scars,
That I to brothers gave the cry,
"Come quickly; I am drinking stars!"
Who am I?
HintMy first name is Pierre.
AnswerDom Pierre Perignon. The pricey brand of champagne, Dom Perignon, is named after him.
Pierre Perignon entered into the Benedictine at the Abbey of Saint-Vannes in the town of Verdun. He transferred to the Abbey of Hautvilliers, near Espernay, where he served as cellar master until his death. While he was in this position, the Abbey increased the size of its vinevards. Some of the rules he developed for wine making survive to this day. He believed that fine wine should be made only from Pinot Noir grapes; rotten and overly large grapes should be discarded. Perignon preferred multiple presses rather than treading the grapes and used only natural processes without the addition of foreign substances. He aggressively pruned the vines to produce a smaller crop of higher quality.
He was said to have invented the process to make champagne and on his first taste of the bubbly allegedly called out to the rest of the Abbey, "Come quickly, I am drinking stars!"
This story was probably invented by a later cellar master to add importance to the Abbey.
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