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Survival of the PeopleLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
The Situation:
There is an island with 10 inhabitants. One day a monster comes and says that he intends to eat every one of them but will give them a chance to survive in the following way:
In the morning, the monster will line up all the people - single file so that the last person sees the remaining 9, the next person sees the remaining 8, and so on until the first person that obviously sees no one in front of himself. The monster will then place black or white hats on their heads randomly (they can be all white, all black or any combination thereof).
The monster will offer each person starting with the last one (who sees everyone else's hats) to guess the color of his/her own hat. The answer can only be one word: "white" or "black". The monster will eat him on the spot if he guessed wrong, and will leave him alive if he guessed right. All the remaining people will hear both the guess and the outcome of the guess. The monster will then go on to the next to last person (who only sees 8 people), and so on until the end.
The monster gives them the whole night to think.
The Task:
Devise the optimal strategy that these poor natives could use to maximize their survival rate.
1) All the 10 people can easily understand your strategy, and will execute it with perfect precision.
2) If the monster suspects that any of the people are giving away information to any of the remaining team members by intonation of words when answering, or any other signs, or by touch, he will eat everyone.
3) The only allowed response is a short, unemotional "white" or "black".
4) Having said that, I will add that you can put any value you like into each of these words. For example, "white" can mean "my mother did my laundry" and "black" can mean the guy in front of me is wearing a black hat.
Hint1) First hint is an example. Here is a simple strategy that will guarantee safety to 50%. Guy #10 (when he guesses) says the color of the hat on guy #9. Thus #10 may die or may luck out, but #9 will save himself since he will know his hat color. Thus #8 helps #7, #6 helps number #5, and so on. You thus save numbers 9, 7, 5, 3, and 1, or half the people. But you can do a lot better than that.
2) The best strategy will save a minimum of 90% of the people.
AnswerHere it is: The first guy to guess (guy #10) will be the only one to assume the following value for the words "white" and "black": The answer "black" will mean that there are an odd number of black hats that he sees. The answer "white" will mean that there are an odd number of white hats that he sees. This way one by one all the other 9 people will know the color of their hats.
Let us say that guy #10 (first to speak, and sees the hats of the remaining 9) says "white". That should mean to everybody else that he sees an odd number of white hats. At this time guy #9 will either be wearing a white or a black hat. If he is wearing a white hat he will only see an even number of white hats, and since guy #10 said that there is and odd number of white hats, guy #9 will know that he is wearing white and will say it. But if guy #9 is wearing a black hat, he will see an odd number of white hats (just like #10 did), and thus will know that he is wearing a black hat and will say it. No matter what #9 answers, guy #8 (who heard guy #10 and guy #9) can now easily incorporate the color of hat on guy #9 into the original answer of guy #10. This will allow #8 to know if he should see an odd or even number of white hats in front of him to determine his own hat color. The same thing repeats with #7-1. And they all get it right except of course #10, though he may get lucky.
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The upcoming 4S Goat Expo offers an educational seminar, show and sale on Oct. 6-7 in North Platte, organizer Randy Saner said Monday.
1. What is the Value of a Good Buck Kenneth Andries, Animal Science Specialist, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension.
2. Nutritional Needs, Requirements and Physiology of the Ruminant Meat Goat - Ivan Rush, PhD University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Emeritus and President Western Nebraska Sheep & Goat Producers Association.
3. By-Product Feeds and Using Computer Tools to Reduce Your Feed Costs - Randy Saner, Extension Educator, Lincoln, Logan and McPherson Counties, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
4. What Can I Plant to Have Forage Available in the Fall and Spring Before the Grass Greens up - Doug Anderson, Extension Educator, Keith, Arthur and Perkins Counties, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
5. Co-Grazing and Drought Management Strategies for Goats Kenneth Andries
Goats will check in Saturday from 8-11 a.m., with the seminar starting at 1 p.m. The show will start Sunday at 9 a.m. and the sale is at 1 p.m.
The program will be held at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds located at 5015 W. Highway 30 in North Platte.
The goats that will be sold will be similar to the one pictured, Saner said.
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A stay at Element New York Times Square West places you in the heart of Manhattan, minutes from Times Square and close to Broadway.
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A total renovation of the eco-concious, 3.5-star Element New York Times Square West was completed in October 2010. A computer station and business center with audio-visual equipment is available for business travelers. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
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This study is to determine the relevancy of clinical scales for outcome measures as compared to flexion angle and other gait measures. Clinical outcomes measures in the form of the Knee Society Score and the WOMAC Score will be obtained from patients. Gait data will also be obtained from total knee replacement (TKR) patients at pre-operative and post-operative times. Gait data will be measured on unaffected normal controls as a second baseline.
The hypothesis is that the subjects clinical outcome measures do not accurately reflect gait dependent outcomes amd functional performance of the total knee replacement.
|Degenerative Joint Disease Osteoarthritis Knee Injury, Trauma Connective Tissue Disorder Pain Loss of Function
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|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Comparison of Clinical Scales and Quantitative Knee Motion Data in Assessing the Clinical Outcomes and Performance of Total Knee Replacement Patients Before and After Surgery
- Comparison of Clinical Outcomes and Performance of Total Knee Replacement Patient before and after surgery [ Time Frame: 36 months ]To determine the relevancy of clinical scales for outcome measures as compared to flexion angle and other gait measures. Clinical measures in the form of the Knee Society Score and the WOMAC Score will be obtained from patients.
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|July 2012
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|April 2016
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|March 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Patients scheduled to undergo unilateral total knee replacement (TKR) surgery will be the subjects of the study. A control group of Healthy volunteers, will serve as a control group. The control group will be matched as close as possible by age and gender to the TKR group. Both pre and post-operative (3 weeks, 6, 9 and 12 months follow-up) measurements will be performed on the TKR group.
A Intelligent Device for Energy Expenditure and Activity (IDEEA) will be used to record body motion, the sensors for the IDEEA device will be placed on the patient and secured with adhesive tape(if not allergic) once the IDEEA device is properly placed on the patient, measuring and calibrating can start.
The patient will be required to perform tasks, walking at a normal pace for approximately 100 feet on a level surface, walk up and down moderate incline ramp, climb stairs 7 to 8 steps, sit and rise from two chairs. Parameters will be measured on each subject, knee flexion angle( walking, stair climbing and sitting), velocity ( walking and stair climbing), Stride length (walking), Energy (walking, stair climbing, and sitting), other parameters will be added as needed.
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- needs unilateral total knee replacement
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- Autoimmune disease/ parkinson's disease
- psychosocial disorders that would preclude accurate evaluation or substance abuse
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01379118
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Keywords provided by Gary Botimer, Loma Linda University:
Total knee replacement
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Joint Diseases
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Musculoskeletal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Leg Injuries
Wounds and Injuries
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WE LOOK forward to seeing what George Lucas and the Marin Community Foundation come up with as they move forward with plans to build affordable housing on Grady Ranch.
After Lucas, facing a legal battle and costly governmental red tape, abandoned plans to build a large film studio complex there, he said he wants to see affordable housing built on the long-closed dairy ranch below Big Rock on Lucas Valley Road.
The land already is zoned for housing. And there is housing literally next door.
Neighbors and local environmental groups already have criticized the idea, questioning the logic of building affordable housing nearly four miles away from Highway 101. The project doesn't promise to be a model for the "walkable," bike-friendly mix of housing and jobs that appears to be the prevailing pattern for Marin growth these days.
There also have been questions about whether the cost of extending utilities and making the necessary improvements prices Grady Ranch out of the picture as a site that makes sense for affordable housing.
But that doesn't mean the project doesn't have a future.
Its future likely will depend on how much Lucas, the Marin Community Foundation and possible grant providers are interested in spending to underwrite the development.
The cost of addressing those concerns would scare off most developers.
But Lucas and the foundation deserve a chance to come up with a plan to address those challenges. So far, they don't seem discouraged by them.
And there is a pressing need in this county for well-designed affordable housing, especially for seniors. The cost of land often is a huge hurdle in Marin for such projects. That isn't a problem this time.
Yes, there are many questions that need to be raised and answered, but to dismiss Lucas' plan, at this early stage, would be wrong.
By derailing the filmmaker's studio proposal, Marin lost hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars for the local economy. Derailing a rare opportunity to help meet Marin's need for affordable housing would compound that loss.
This project is still in the talking stages.
We don't know what the development would look like, its layout and size, how traffic would be addressed and how the ranch's creeks would be protected.
We do know Lucas has a track record of being a responsible developer and impressive steward of the land because of what he has done nearby at his Skywalker Ranch and Big Rock facilities.
We also know the support, resources and involvement of Lucas and the Marin Community Foundation give this project great potential.
We hope critics give them the opportunity to come up with a detailed plan before going on the attack. They have earned that at the very least.


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Dr. Hague received her PhD (2003) in Food and Nutrition Sciences from The University of Maine, her MS (1989) and BS (1986) in Human Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire, and her AS (1982) in Dental Hygiene from the New Hampshire Technical Institute. She is the 2003 recipient of the Society for Nutrition Education Outstanding Student Research Award and the 2001-2002 Kappa Omicron Nu Doctoral Research Fellowship.
Prior to her current faculty position, Dr. Hague was an Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene at the University of New England where she directed courses in nutrition, dental radiology, senior seminar, and dental materials. She has presented continuing education courses on various topics related to nutrition and oral health, guest lectured for numerous professional organizations, conducted research in the area of eating disorders and nutrition education, and recently published an article in April 2005 entitled "Web-based Intervention for Changing Attitudes of Obesity" in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.


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WORCESTERSHIRE'S Moeen Ali has been included in the England squad for the NatWest International T20 match against India at Edgbaston on Sunday.
The all-rounder is part of a 14-strong squad which includes one uncapped player in Surrey's Jason Roy.
Moeen made his T20 debut for England in the West Indies last winter, playing in two internationals, before being part of the squad for the ICC World T20 tournament in Bangladesh.
The international is two days before Worcestershire entertain Surrey in the championship at New Road.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Saturday's Giants win was one of the wildest in years, ending on Angel Pagan's walk-off inside-the-park home run.
But if manager Bruce Bochy had his way, Pagan's extra-innings heroics never would have been needed. Bochy has long been in favor of expanded instant replay reviews in baseball and again pushed for it after a game that could have ended long before Pagan's mad dash.
The Giants twice had promising rallies cut short by plays that were ruled incorrectly. Brandon Belt was called out at the plate in the sixth inning and Marco Scutaro was called out at third in the eighth. Replays showed that home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez missed both calls.
Bochy was ejected after the second call, a phantom tag on Scutaro, who was sliding into third and appeared to miss the glove by a couple of feet.
"You can't assume he tagged him," Bochy said. "That's a tough break."
The missed call was so apparent to the Giants that even third-base coach Tim Flannery, usually mild-mannered, angrily jumped into the fray.
"When I was managing in A-ball, Alfonso threw me out about once a week," Flannery said, smiling. "I told him, 'I don't argue much.' But they missed
(the tag) by two feet. It was a beautiful slide."
Bochy said he is a "proponent of review" and pointed out that the easiest change is to make plays at the plate reviewable.
"It's all about getting it right," Bochy said.
Like several of his players, Bochy pointed out that the umpires are doing their best but will make mistakes at times.
"We don't have any control of calls," Pagan said. "They're human just like us. Everyone is going to miss things sometimes. They're human."
Earlier this month, Commissioner Bud Selig said his "position has evolved" when it comes to replay, and MLB executive vice president Joe Torre said he
hopes to discuss new ideas at the owners meetings in August.
For more on the Giants, see Alex Pavlovic's Giants Extra blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/Giants. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/AlexPavlovic.


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USAID and the U.S companies in Brazil (Mais Unidos Group) developed a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MSTI) of Brazil. The objective is to offer Brazilians the opportunity to learn English through on-line distance learning platform. Beneficiaries will have access to basic level English language content and will be able to take courses at their will and pace with no cost.
In Brazil, the access to computers has tripled during the last ten years, almost 40% of households have computer in their homes. Moreover, for those who don't have computer at home, there are more than 107.000 LAN houses, a commercial establishment similar to coffee shops that offers internet access where thousands of Brazilians will have access to the English distance learning platform. For instance, LAN houses are located in Rio's favelas, the poor outskirt neighborhood of the northeast region as well as throughout the country. Brasscom, the Brazilian Association for Information Technology companies, a partner in the program, will work with USAID and the U.S companies on the monitoring and evaluation of the program. According to Brascomm approximately 100.000 Brazilians, from both genders and from a broad range of age, will be benefited by the program.
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What will you do with that pricey leather L.A. Clippers jacket that Cousin Betty bought you for Christmas - when you're a Lakers fan?
Can you really use that refabricated transistor radio Grandpa Smitty left under your tree when what you really wanted was an iPad Mini?
If you don't have the heart to tell Aunt Greta that you have no use for the eco-friendly Rubik's Cube she bought you - and there's no gift receipt - you may have another option.
A new website called Present Trader at presenttrader.com allows people to exchange the gifts they received for the ones they really want.
Present Trader allows you to offer a gift you want to dump and find one you want to get in exchange.
The site matches people based on location and the types of gifts they want to trade. Categories include women, men, boys, girls and electronics.
Present Trader keeps the exchanges relatively local by limiting the distance between two people trading gifts to 100 miles.
Once you find the right match, you make the exchange.
But this can be a risky approach. The website does not guarantee the exchanges. So if you send someone a brass-plated shoehorn, and you don't get the matching badminton rackets agreed upon in the exchange, Present Trader is not liable, according to the website's terms of service.
A company representative did not return an email seeking comment.
Present Trader may deny access to users who don't follow through with an agreed exchange, demand money for a gift or other violations.
One way people try to avoid giving the wrong gift for Christmas is to give gift cards. But even that can backfire.
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One strike from victory, Hanrahan implodes
Handed two-run lead in ninth inning, Red Sox closer allows five runs
BOSTON -- Joel Hanrahan was one strike from handshakes and a victory line. He was one strike away from converting his fourth consecutive save opportunity. He was one strike away from avoiding the worst part of being a closer.
However, Wednesday night was an occasion when Hanrahan did not get the job done. In fact, the new closer had a stunning implosion that led to the Red Sox taking an 8-5 loss to the Orioles.
Hanrahan wasn't going to be perfect. No closer is, not even Mariano Rivera, but the true test of what kind of closer the Red Sox acquired over the offseason will be told by how Hanrahan bounces back from a night like this, when he came on with a 5-3 lead and was touched up for three hits, five runs and two walks over two-thirds of an inning.
"That's the life of a reliever," Hanrahan said. "One day you're the goat, the next day you're the hero. That's just how it goes. I'll come in tomorrow ready to go."
Before getting to that, Hanrahan was forced to rehash what he hopes will wind up as his worst outing of the season.
It started innocently enough as Hanrahan gave up a leadoff shot in the ninth to Chris Davis that slimmed Baltimore's deficit to 5-4.
"I started off with a tough battle with Davis there. I threw him a couple of good breaking balls that he fouled off, and he got that one to start it off. I've just got to put guys away," Hanrahan said.
Hanrahan was also taken deep by Adam Jones to open the ninth on Monday, but Hanrahan battled back to secure Boston's 3-1 victory during Boston's home opener.
There was no reason to think Hanrahan wouldn't do so again, particularly when he breezed through the next two hitters, striking out Matt Wieters and inducing J.J. Hardy into a foul popup to Will Middlebrooks.
Hanrahan had a 2-2 count on Ryan Flaherty and the Red Sox could taste victory, but Flaherty hung in with a single to left to keep the Orioles alive.
Pinch-runner Alexi Casilla came on and stole second, putting the tying run in scoring position. Nolan Reimold drew a walk and it was clear that Hanrahan was losing his hold on the game. Nate McLouth also drew a walk to load the bases.
Once the Orioles had rallied for that long, you figured something bad was about to happen for the Red Sox, and it did, as Hanrahan uncorked a game-tying wild pitch.
"Well, again, he gets the two outs and then walks Reimold, follows it up with the walk to McLouth," said manager John Farrell. "It's not like he's trying to. I just thought he overthrew a couple of fastballs, particularly the first pitch to Machado for the wild pitch. We're not running from him."
If the wild pitch seemed like a bad development for Hanrahan, things got far worse on the next pitch, when he served up a three-run homer to Manny Machado on a 95-mph fastball. Machado's game-turner silenced the Fenway faithful, which was a non sell-out crowd (30,862) for the first time since May 14, 2003.
"We went with the first-pitch cutter, tried to get a ground ball or something to make him put it in play," Hanrahan said of the wild pitch. "At that point, I was probably overthrowing a little bit and threw it in the dirt. I tried to keep it at that. Next pitch was a fastball up and in that he turned on. It was tough day."
Though the Red Sox have several relievers who have elite stuff, Farrell has no doubt that Hanrahan is still his best option for the ninth inning.
"He's obviously our closer," Farrell said. "I think coming over and learning this league, understanding that there's power up and down the lineup, particularly the top half, and this club, they can drive the ball out of the ballpark. I think as Joel is making his way through the American League, particularly the American League East, location is key, particularly in those late-inning moments."
Before Hanrahan's meltdown, it seemed like Daniel Nava was in the process of being the hero again.
With the game locked in a 3-3 tie with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, Nava ripped an opposite-field solo shot to left. Jarrod Saltalamacchia followed by hitting a laser beam into the bleachers in right-center, and the game was handed over to Boston's usually trusted bullpen.
Junichi Tazawa (scoreless seventh) and Andrew Bailey (shutdown eighth) did their jobs, but Hanrahan was not so fortunate, blowing his first save in a Boston uniform.
If anyone could relate to Hanrahan, it was Bailey, who has been a closer for most of his career.
"Yeah I think I've been in his shoes and it's not fun," Bailey said. "He's the ultimate professional, so I know that he's our guy and he'll be back out there tomorrow. And you know as soon as he leaves here tonight, you forget about it. You got to turn the page and get ready to win a series tomorrow."
Ryan Dempster went five innings in his Fenway debut, giving up three hits and three runs while walking two and striking out seven, but his night ended after a 43-minute rain delay.
"Ryan's got the ability to pitch and control damage," said Farrell. "Multiple times tonight with his split and his slider, he got a key strikeout in some moments. Rain cut short his outing. He would have gone back out for that sixth inning."
In the end, it was the Orioles who were smiling after a soggy night at Fenway.
"We were freaking out pretty good," Orioles starter Jake Arrieta said of the group in the clubhouse watching the ninth-inning unfold on television. "It really doesn't matter when we get a win like this during the season. They're all big, especially second game in Fenway of the season. Fans are pumped up, team's pumped up. To get to their closer like that in the ninth is big."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The main reasons it is challenging are that:
a) you are restricted in terms of what you can use for copyright and budget reasons
b) you need to find music that evokes the emotion in your audience that you are aiming for.
It is particularly difficult if you haven't done it before! Here are some hints and tips about music for video on a creative level and also on a practical/legal level.
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In early March I had the honor of being invited to attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's Policy Conference 2012. The Policy Conference is held each year to educate men and women from around the country about the importance of a strong Israeli-American relationship. The conference is three days of big speeches, breakout sessions, and opportunities to lobby one's representatives to ensure that a strong Israeli-American relationship is one of America's continuing priorities.
Every year, AIPAC brings out hundreds of student delegates to attend the Policy Conferences. This year, I was one of 217 student government association presidents invited to spend the weekend in Washington D.C. learning about AIPAC's mission and all of the ways in which I—as a student, as a member of a community, and as one of the youths that is going to propel our country forward—can make a difference.
The theme of this year's Policy Conference was "Shared Values, Shared Vision" and the majority of the speakers used this theme to highlight all of the ways in which Israelis and Americans have continually worked together to ensure the safety, health and vitality of our nations. We heard tons of stories about how Israel and America have worked together in the past, and we heard pleas for this continued relationship to stand strong against Iran, making sure that Iran is unable to make a nuclear weapon.
That was the big picture AIPAC experience: major speakers, heartfelt stories and calls to action. In the smaller picture though, I had some amazing experiences:
- I got to hear President Obama, Israeli President Peres, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and countless other politicians speak. All of them took the stage and their first remarks all made a point about how many students, especially SGA presidents, were in the room.
- I sat in a breakout session about Arab Spring and got to see what I've learned in Core in action. The speakers were discussing "being on this side of history," and I was able to see what they were saying in the context of what I've learned in Core.
- I got to meet 216 other SGA presidents and spent the weekend learning from them. We shared stories of our experiences with each other, and gave each other advice for how to make changes on our campuses.
- I spent a beautiful spring weekend in Washington D.C. and was able to squeeze in a little bit of amazing sightseeing. My favorite part, outside the conference, was going to the Newseum. As a media studies major I walked through a museum dedicated to chronicling the changes to the news media since its inception. It was like walking through a textbook, in all of the best ways imaginable.
As I was leaving D.C., I thought about everything I'd done and learned over the weekend. I had definitely figured out what AIPAC wanted me to walk away with from the experience. I'd learned about the importance of staying informed, making sure that I used my voice, and staying involved. As cliché as it sounds, I walked away with a renewed understanding of how I can make a difference. And whether or not I choose to use my abilities for furthering American-Israeli relations—or for making sure other students have the same Oglethorpe experience I love—as long as I am fighting for something I'm passionate about, I'm doing everything in my power to make a difference. And that is what is truly important.


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Its been a tough few days for Kevin Lantzy.
Lantzy appeared in court on a video screen from the jail with his left arm in a cast. His wife had complained to police that he assaulted her.
Lantzy said that his wife told him that her ex-husband had raped her abd got very angry. Lantzy told the judge that he did not assault his wife, but went outside and punched the side of his house, breaking his hand.
County Judge Michael Piccolo advised him not to discuss details of his defense in court until he consults with an attorney.
That shouldnt take long. Lantzy already has an attorney on another charge.
He was charged Oct. 21 with felony possession of stolen property after he allegedly tried to sell a trailer that was stolen in Hayes County three days earlier. Lantzy took the trailer to North Platte Metals to sell it, but police were called and found the trailer was reported stolen.
When officers arrived at North Platte Metals, Lantzy had just left, but police found him at his temporary home in the 100 block of East Eighth.
Lantzy paid $1,250 (10% of $12,500) to get out of jail Oct. 25. In court Monday, he asked Piccolo to let him go this time on his own recognizance, so he could get back to work. Piccolo did not do that, but he set Lantzys bond relatively low, so Lantzy will only have to post another $250.
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James A. Thompson Jr., 23, of North Platte, pled guilty to domestic assault.
Deputy county attorney Austen Leighty said on Saturday, Thompsons domestic partner Molli Sailors told police the couple quarreled and when she tried to walk away, he grabbed her arm, bruised it, hit her in the face and pushed her.
Officers said her injuries were consistent with her version of the events.
Thompson waived his right to an attorney and a preliminary hearing. Leighty asked for a pre-sentence investigation and said Thompson is a good candidate for probation.
Lincoln County Judge Kent Turnbull set an own recognizance bond of $5,000.
Ty W. Sailors, 18, of North Platte, pled guilty to disturbing the peace and being a minor in possession of alcohol. Sailors, still in high school, waived his right to an attorney and a preliminary hearing. He told Turnbull I want to get it all over with so I can get back to school.
According to court records, police were called to the 1700 block of Burlington Ave. on a report of a intoxicated man hanging around and trying to get inside. A woman who lived there opened her door to see what was going on and saw Sailors. She said Sailors said, Hello there pretty lady and she closed her door.
She said Sailors started pounding on the house and yelling.
Police arrived, found him still there and boisterous. Sailors was uncooperative, but police got him under control without much trouble, but Sailors remained somewhat uncooperative at the jail.
After the details of the charges were read, Turnbull asked Sailors if he remembered any of it. Sailors said he did not.
So you were too intoxicated to remember things, and that concerns me with someone your age, Turnbull said. That is an indication of early alcohol problems.
Now dont lie to me. Are you going to show positive for anything other than alcohol? Turnbull asked. Absolutely not, Sailors told him.
Turnbull set an own recognizance bond of $1,000 and ordered a pre-sentence investigation, an alcohol evaluation and drug screening. Sentencing is set Dec. 12.
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Should my children or other close relatives be screened for this condition, and should I meet with a genetic counselor? How will other conditions that I have or medications I take affect my heart problem? In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment. What to expect from your doctorYour doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may make time to go over points you want to spend more time on. You may be asked: When did you first begin experiencing symptoms, and how severe are they? Have your symptoms changed over time? If so, how? Does exercise or physical exertion make your symptoms worse? Have you ever fainted? Do you have a family history of heart disease? What you can do in the meantimeBefore your appointment, ask your family members if any relatives have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have experienced unexplained, sudden death. 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Sunder Dhunga Valley means the "Valley of beautiful stones". The trek is a little more meticulous than its better known "cousin's" of Pindari and Kafni. Once we reach the top, we will have all the answers regarding its name. It is visited by many tourists who come to Uttaranchal.
The valley Sunderdhunga lies along Sunderdhunga gad (Stream) which sticks together the Pinder River just below the Khati village. There is a village called as the last village on the Sunderdhunga valley, which is just 7 km away from Khati. Beyond Jatoli there is nature at its best Rippling streams, waterfalls, undisturbed wildlife and open meadows. Apart from this, there is a towering southern ring on the Nanda Devi Sanctuary whose peaks like Mrigthuni, Maiktoli, and Panwali Dwar are adjoined together with sharp ridges and hanging glaciers, dominate the Sunderdhunga valley. The upper reaches of the valley open at the meadows of Kathalia where local shepherds move in with their flocks during summer. The lush green meadows named Bal Top and forest of Rhododendrons and Juniper can be seen while travelling.
About the Destinations:
The Roopkund trek is an invigorating expedition from the high altitude region of Loharjung, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand at 3200m, to the 'Skeletal Lake' of Roopkund shadowed by the mighty peak of Trishul standing tall at 5000m. The trail for the trek that leads to the frozen Roopkund Lake also overlaps with the religious pilgrimage of Nanda Devi thus making this experience of trekking in Uttarakhand, an overall mix of culture and adventure.
Going by legends, the 'Mystery Lake' is immersed and circled by hundreds of skeletons which is the major attraction of this trek. The skeletons happen to belong to pilgrims who fell to their deaths due to the unexpected natural calamities.
For trekking enthusiasts, the Roopkund trekking is an idyllic one comprising of trails cutting through dense thickets, surpassing the gushing waters of brooks and streams as well as charming lakes and vast expanse of lush grasslands, also known as 'Bugyals'. At the top of the mysterious lake of Roopkund, get the opportunity to witness and marvel at the stunning views of Roopkund Glacier, Trishul, Nandaghungti and Choukhamba peaks.
Temperature: May – June: 15 to 20 degrees (during daytime) and 7 to -2 (during night), Sept – Oct: 15 to 10 (during daytime) and night 5 to -5 degrees (during night)
About the Activity:
On this rip-roaring rafting extravaganza, get to Kali River rafting that is plonked on Indo-Nepal border. Savour the adventure as rafting on Kali trip takes you down the upper sections of this river. Your journey begins at Kathgodam, a charming town in the Nainital, Uttarakhand. It forms the last station on its Indian Railways line. From here onwards, you would have to take the automobile to reach the Kumaon region of the Himalayan Mountains.
Uttarakhand is the ideal playground for adventure sports. Displaying breath-taking beauty, it enchants with dramatic and arrayed landscape of pretty lakes, windy rivers, high mountains and soaring sights of the mighty Himalayas.
Lap up the journey amidst varied landscape comprising thick forest, farms, sandy beaches and more before you dash off to the plains. Enjoy run amidst remote and desolate area that opens up natural splendours. Through this activity, pass many stalactite and stalagmite formations. Making this trip all the more delightful is all the natural beauty and the chance to challenge Class II – IV rapids rafting on Kali river.
Temperature Range: The expected temperatures would be 12-20°C during the day and 7-8°C during the nights
Kafni Glacier Trek is nestled with the scenic beauty with tranquility. It is located in the district of Bageshwar within Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state. Kafni is situated left of Pindar Valley, beneath the famous peak of Nandkot and to the southeast of Nanda Devi Peak.
Kafni glacier offers rise to river Kafni, which is an offshoot of river Pindar. Pindar itself is again, an offshoot of Alaknanda River, this is one of the two head streams of river Ganga.
Kafni, though a small glacier, is very well-liked by the trekkers and adventure lovers. It is compared with Pindar, the valley here is broader. We will come across the multi-colored high altitude flowers like that of Rhododendrons, which will make our journey to this icy paradise an unforgettable experience. Kaphini also puts forward magnificent views of Himalayan Treks like Nandakot (6, 860 m) and Nandabhnar (6, 236 m).
Kathgodam - Naukuchiyatal - Mukteshwar - Chalnichhina - Ganghet - Thikalna - Kathgodam
What will you do : Hiking, Cycling, Village Experience
What will you see : Himalayan Peaks, Villages, Valleys, Forests,
Beautifully nestled in the Himalayas is the mystical land of Uttarakhand, often heralded as the Land of Gods (Dev Bhumi). For over here are many important pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Magnificent views of the Himalayan peaks, amazing setting of the small villages dotted on the hillsides and charming local cultures – provide the perfect blend for a memorable cycling and hiking trip.
Right from the coquettish charms of the sparkling Rhododendrons to the sombreness of stately Deodars, the beauty of Kumaon is best explored on the quaint rural roads atop a bicycle or on foot. Not only do you see the spectacular panorama of this land but also experience it, so as to instil in you the age old conviction that great things are born when people and mountain meet.
During the hiking part of the tour, enhancing your experience is your few nights stay in traditional village houses which are stunningly located and have been touched up (and added on with attached bathrooms) to provide very comfortable lodging without compromising on the authenticity.
About the Destination:
Snuggled in the lap of snow-peaked mountains, the Panchachuli Base Camp trekking originates in the Darma valley of Pithoragarh district between the borders of Nepal and Tibet. Bestowed with nature's splendour, the route to the Panchachuli glacier, lying in the lap of Kumaon Himalayas, is adorned with enchanting landscapes, snow-capped mountains, cascading waters, Alpine meadows and a rich variety of flora and fauna. Situated in Eastern Kumaon Himalaya, the trekking route forms the watershed between the Gori Ganga and Darma Valleys.The entire trek to the glacier is a walk along the river Dhauliganga.
The last road head Dar is 42km from Dharchula, and from Dar to Panchachuli Glacier is a pleasant walk .The trail goes through the tribal Villages of Bongling ,Sela ,Nagling, Baaling and Duktu along the river Dhauliganga and thick Forests of deodar and Bhojpatra and conifer. The five peaks of Panchachuli form majestic sights and enhance the Him Khand, Yuli River skirted by the forests of Devdaar, Bhoj Patra and conifer trees. This amazing Panchachuli Base Camp trek is truly a feast to the eyes and the scenery throughout the journey is one that can only be experienced, not explained.
Temperature: 1 to 8 degrees in nights, days are relatively warmer
About the Activity:
Perched at a very high altitude, the Roopkund Lake in the Garhwal region of Uttaranchal remains frozen throughout the year. Legend has it that this 'Mystery Lake' or 'Skeletal Lake' is surrounded and immersed with hundreds of human skeletons
Trek to Roopkund is the typical Himalayan trek because it takes one through deep forests, cascading brooks, lakes, verdant meadows and folklores. Moreover, one gets a chance to come across vast stretches of green pastures, called 'Bugyals' during the course of this trail. At the end of the steep climb to the summit is the pristine frozen water body of Roopkund from which one can marvel at the magnificent peaks of Trishul, Nandaghungti and Choukhamba.
The Roopkund trek route also overlaps with the Raj JatYatra, a festive pilgrimage to worship Nanda Devi. Thus, one often stumbles upon the warm-hearted and kind locals participating in the pilgrimage and dressed in their traditional attires. As a result, it encompasses a mixture of culture and adventure giving one an ideal trek.
Temperature: 12-20 degrees (days) and -2 to 6 degrees (nights) between May to June, 10-16 degrees (days) and - 5 to 5 degrees (nights) between September and October
Max Alt: 4750m
About the Destinations: An ancient magical and inspiring Himalayan peak, the Om Parvat trek has a vast collection of mythological stories around it. Rising to an altitude of 6,191m, this peak is also referred to by several other names such as Adi Kailash, Chota Kailash, Baba Kailash, and Jonglingkong. A virgin peak largely because of its religious significance, the most astounding trait of this peak is the miraculous impression of "OM" naturally formed with the deposition of snow against black background of the mountain.
Being the only one to be discovered among 8 such natural "OM" formations in the Himalayas, Om Parvat is also part of the Kailash trilogy in the Himalayas which consists of Kailash Manasasarovar (Bada Kailash – Tibet, China), Adi Kailash (Chota Kailash, Om Parvat – Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and Kinnaur Kailash (Himachal Pradesh). A moderately difficult alpine trek, this trail is for the experienced seasoned trekker.
Duration of the Tour: 11D/ 10N
Altitude: 14,816ft
Meal Types: Veg meals
Activities: Trekking, Camping
Total Trekking Distance: 86km
Difficulty Level: Moderate
About the Destinations:
The second highest peak in the Indian Himalayan Range, Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek is indeed a jewel that gives you an unforgettable experience of trekking in India. The scenic beauty of the snow-clad peaks, the surreal nature that prevails around the peak, the exotic range of flora and fauna in the vicinity has earned it the fame of being one of the most magnificent peaks in the world.
Originating from Munsyai, Uttarakhand, this high altitude trek takes you through some of the exhilarating passes, winding trails, lush forests and several pictorial meadows. Following the ancient trade routes between India and Tibet, this astounding trek also offers glimpses of life in the higher altitudes and several cultures that are indigenous only to the Trans Himalayan Range.
About the Destination:
Originating from Dar and trailing to Panchachuli Glacier, this 40km trek is amongst the most sought after treks in the Kumaon Himalayas. Embraced by the sensational beauty of the alpine glaciers, snow-clad mountains and peaks, lush meadows and scenic forests, this moderate graded trek is ideal for beginners to expert trekkers.
With the April-June and September-October as the best season, this Panchachuli base camp climb attains a height of 13,976ft and showcases a myriad list of flora and fauna. Be it during the winters or other seasons, the trek always fascinates its enthusiasts with its wonders and woos them to come over and over again!
Duration of the Tour: 8N/9D
Altitude: 13,976ft
Temperature Range: 1 to 8 degrees in nights, days are relatively warmer
Meal Types: Vegetarian
Activities: Trekking, Camping
Total Trekking Distance: 63km
Difficulty Level: Moderate
About the Destination:
Treat your senses to landscapes that have been a source of inspiration to many an artist! Hidden in the most remote corners of the extensive Kumaon Himalayas are landscapes that are diverse and strikingly beautiful. Visit villages that are significant with regard to mythology and mingle with locals to get a taste of the local life and culture.
Trek through charming rhododendron forests and walk along paths that are lined with colourful flowers, flora and exotic fauna. You will also make your way across wooden bridges and cross over rivers! The Pindari Glacier trek is a must-visit for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike!
About the Departure:
The Pindari Kafni Glacier trek is one of those that leaves you completely rejuvenated and relaxed. Travelling to remote villages tucked away along high peaks gives you an experience that you will cherish for a lifetime! Stunning and calm lakes with crystal clear waters, snow clad mountain peaks, charming wooden bridges, everything just add for a mystic and exhilarating experience!
Villages in this region are small and comprise of people who take hospitality to new heights. Get familiar with the lifestyle and culture of regions in the vicinity. Trek to Pindari Glacier has diverse landscapes and is a one stop shop for people who want to witness the most stunning lands and waters the planet has to offer.
About the Destinations:
The second highest mountain in the Indian Himalayas, Nanda Devi forms an integral part of the Trans Himalayan peaks in the Kumaon region. This is indeed the heartland of excellent and rare experiences and adventures! Not just snow capped mountains, open green pastures of the high altitude meadows, or diverse flora and fauna, it also adds for an enthralling trekking paradise.
Another added feature of Nanda Devi trek is the easy access to some of the best glaciers in the world outside the polar region. Other than this, visit Munsiyari a gorgeous hamlet on the arterial water body of the Gori Ganga River, the Nanda Devi reserve, and the Martoli Village with houses at least one hundred and fifty years old reminding every one of the extent of Indo-Tibetan trade through the old silk route.
Duration of the Tour: 11D/ 10N
Altitude: 3,880m
Meal Types: Vegetarian
Total Trekking Distance: 150km
Difficulty Level: Moderate
About the Destinations:
A gem set in Dev Bhoomi (Land of the Gods), Uttarakhand; Roopkund trek- Skeleton Lake has attracted many a travellers and thrill seekers all over the world. Locally known as the 'Mystery Lake'; it has beckoned to many myth busters who have tried to solve the perplexing mystery of skeletal remains that that are easily visible at its bottom when the snow melts.
Formed by the melting glaciers, this stunning lake is located at a height of 5,029m. This gorgeous water body lies in the shadow of the Mt. Trishul Massif in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas. Blessed with the sights of every imaginable kind, the region around is bestowed with lush, green forests, charming streams and of course a combination of soft snow and ice.
Duration of the Tour: 7N/8D
Meal Types: Vegetarian meals
Activities: Trekking, Camping
Total Trekking Distance: Approximately 53km
Roopkund Trek Altitude: 15,696ft
Temperature Range: 14-16 Degrees (Daytime) and -1 degrees (Night)
Roopkund Trek Difficulty Level: Moderate to slightly challenging
About the Destinations:
Standing guard over the Pitthoragarh settlements in Uttarakhand, the peaks of Panchachuli match each other almost perfectly in their size and shape. The name roughly translates to mean 'Five hearths.' According to the legends, the five Pandavas brothers of Mahabharata cooked their last meal before embarking on their final journey towards heaven.
The Dharma valley on the way to Panchachuli Base Camp, is blessed with an abundance of spectacular beauty. Snow covered peaks and streams gushing alongside, make up for a picture perfect trail! The region is richly endowed with a lush variety of vegetation and animal life. Cutting through the Gori Ganga and Darma valleys on either sides, the Panchachuli trek opens up vistas that soothe your eyes and hearts.
Duration of the Tour: 8N/9D
Meal Types: Vegetarian (with Eggs)
Activities: Trekking, Camping
Total Trekking Distance: 61km (approx.)
Highest Altitude: 13,975ft
Temperature Range: 5 to 8 Degrees
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
About the Destination:
Close to the border of Nepal, the Nandadevi and Panchachuli peaks spread across Garhwal and Kumaon districts in Uttarakhand. The pinnacle of peaks in India, they hold a high spiritual significance in the minds of Indians. The name Nandadevi, in the local language translates to mean 'Bliss Giving Goddess'. It is this meaning that you will witness in full measure as you traverse the paths that lie in their shadows. Heavenly views, fresh and crispy mountain air and an experience worth a thousand lifetimes!
Meal Types: Vegetarian
Duration: 8N/9D
Maximum Altitude: 3670 m
Temperature Range: 1-8 degree Celsius
Difficulty Level: Moderate
About the Activity:
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Meal Details: Vegetarian with EggMeals while on trek
Accommodation Type: Camping
Transportation Types: Sharing and Dedicated Vehicle Options Available
Activities: Trekking
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Kendrick getting chance to lead off for Angels
ANAHEIM -- The Angels have used four different hitters in the leadoff spot since right fielder Kole Calhoun went down with a sprained right ankle on April 15.
J.B. Shuck started six games there, Collin Cowgill has led off four times, Erick Aybar set the table on Monday. And over the last two games, it's been second baseman Howie Kendrick, who hadn't batted leadoff since Sept. 21, 2010, prior to that stretch of back-to-back games.
Kendrick -- like Calhoun, in many ways -- isn't a prototypical leadoff hitter, but Angels manager Mike Scioscia mainly wants someone who can get on base consistently to maximize the opportunities Mike Trout and Albert Pujols have with runners on base.
Kendrick, who reached twice on Tuesday and entered Wednesday with a .295/.378/.419 slash line, said leading off is "not that big of a deal. I go out and put up the same at-bat, with the same approach."
"With [Calhoun and Josh Hamilton] being out, we need to get a little bit more creative in how we look at some things," Scioscia said. "Right now, we'll go with Howie in the short term. If it sticks, great. If not, we'll see how we are as we keep moving through the season."
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Did you notice that on the left side of the screen, you can choose between standard scoring and PPR? Stacy is favored over Bernard by a 72% to 28% margin in standard scoring leagues. However, in a PPR format, that flips drastically to 59% for Bernard in comparison to 41% for Stacy since Bernard is heavily utilized in Cincy's passing game.


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In the Field: PMY heads to China
Powered by twin 350-hp Volvo Penta stern drives, the fast trawler topped out at 33 knots with full tanks and 11 people aboard. Her best cruise was at 3200 rpm, making 28 knots at better than 1 NMPG. She ran efficiently over a wide range of speeds, she achieving nearly 1 NMPG throughout the speed range from 10 to 33 knots.
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The proposed forced Investment of Present and Prospective Retirees 401(K) Assets in U.S. Treasury Paper about which we earlier wrote, is now followed by yet another prospective attack on Retirees' Security, and indeed on the Wealth Security of those who hold $US Denominated Assets.
The Prospective Rigging of the CPI Calculation Protocol would , yet again, make the "Official" CPI even further removed from The Inflation Reality. The Reality is that the current U.S. Inflation Rate, 9.82%, is already Threshold Hyperinflationary.
Absent manipulation, Gold and Silver would be the monetary "Canaries" of the Financial World, whose prices would long ago have warned of Excessive Monetary and Credit Creation. Well, in the past decade their price appreciation certainly has "warned" of that, but not in the past few months. Gold and Silver prices are subject of ongoing Price Suppression by a Fed-led Cartel. But Gold and Silver Price Suppression, cannot last forever.


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Here at Pinnacle, Halloween 2011 is off to a spook-tacular start! Hourly trivia questions, a game to guess how many pieces of candy were in a jar, and the consumption of enough Halloween sweets to make any dentist cringe all led up to our annual company costume contest this afternoon.
To say that our employees were creative with their costume choices this year would be an understatement- "Charlie's Angels," "Pinnacle Promotions Man," "Spongebob Squarepants," Steve Jobs, Erin Andrews, and a real-life pop art cartoon character were just a few of the characters in our midst and everyone had a tough time deciding which costumes they liked best. In the end, pop art cartoon woman, Allie, took first place for the second year in a row (visit our Facebook page to see her bacon outfit from 2010!) and Erin Andrews (aka Ashley W.) was our runner-up.
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Britain's davis Cup coach Peter Lundgren is in danger of losing his job after his less than fluent performance at a key Lawn Tennis Association conference last weekend.It has been claimed by onlookers that Swede Lundgren was slurring his words in a questionand-answer session in front of more than 300 coaches at the LTA's Roehampton headquarters.
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Cole Hamels is available from the Philadelphia Phillies as a big-ticket item. Will some organization be willing to overpay for a rental or make long-term commitment?
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Rube Amaro is demanding 5 top prospects in return for 2 months of King Cole. So, unless a GM is willing to part with that high price and sign him for 7 years at $25M per, it is a futile exercise. Is it worth the roll of the dice for the minefield that is the postseason? Perhaps, it's a signal to his agent that other franchises also have limits. In other words, it is a negotiation tactic for a more reasonable re-upping. That said, you can count on a plethora of rumors, possible and ridiculous.
The red pinstripes will proceed in 1 of 3 directions. The first is that they will be 10 games out of the 2nd wild card by the break, and be sellers near mid-July. Or they will go 3-3 during the next 2 series, basically treading water. The second is that they are a beat team, which means that it won't make a difference with Doc Halladay and Ryan Howard on the 25-man roster.
The final possibility is that after a few soul-searching days, they will be re-energized, have all their elite players back, and initiate their run for the playoffs. I feel that they are an in-the-dumps crew that needs some downtime for self-analysis. It would be nice to see a rebound over the Mets and Braves with a 4-2 record. However, the problem hasn't just been the loss of 3 stars, but that their cornerstone group has been absent. Chase Utley and Howard are 2 of the core 4 that produced this champion. Hamels has shouldered last place since Doc went down, while Jimmy Rollins has struggled to carry the load of the 3 central regulars. The 6 road battles after the 4 days off will decide their fate.
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|Sport, 1 pitch, 100'
|YDS: 5.10 French: 6b Ewbanks: 20 UIAA: VII- ZA: 19 British: E2 5b [details]
|Thor Kieser
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|Thor Kieser on Oct 6, 2004
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Comments displayed oldest to newest — Skip Ahead to the Most Recent Dated Jun 28, 2013
By TBD
Jun 11, 2005
|The climbing is thoughtful and continuous, but the rock is either chossy or dirty. This one will take a long time to clean up, if ever.
By Kim Melnick
Jul 21, 2005
|This route was scary. It was all choss. I was not impressed. When I thought I finally got onto safe rock, I got to the "anchors", which are both placed in a big loose boulder. This seems like an accident waiting to happen.
By bb
Jul 21, 2005
Unbelievably bad. Waste of time, and hangers, for that matter. Kinda lures the unwary into a bad place.
But hey. It's a free country still.....right?
Maybe it's "all good, bra."
By Gary Apostolou
Jul 22, 2005
rating: 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
|The anchors seemed solid enough, but then again I did not investigate it that much. Scary? Not really it's bolted where it needs to be. My only problem with it is the last bolt is stupid. It's fairly obvious to turn the corner at the arete and run up to the anchors that way skipping the last bolt. Run out? Maybe, but we are talking 5.6.
By Thor Kieser
Jul 23, 2005
|Ok - I will close the route. Hangers and anchors will be removed today. Later when I get time bolt holes will be grouted over.
By Rob
Jul 30, 2005
|I climbed this route maybe 5 or 6 weeks ago and think that enough has been said to warn the wary. I always figure new routes will be a little loose (and so are old routes and mountain routes...it's just part of being outdoors). If you don't like some bolts, just skip 'em. If the anchor bothers you, burn a few biners and rap off the next few down. The bolts are already in, and I think it's nice to be able to spread out the climbers. Time will sort out the better routes, so I'd say leave it alone if you haven't already taken direct action.
By ac
Aug 15, 2005
|Climbed Naked Hedge on 8-14-05. Bolts and anchors still in place. GOOD! Not sure what all the complaining is about here, but people must be smoking crack. There is nothing wrong with that route at all! If you don't use the big, blocky flakes on the right of the first 30 feet, the climbing is excellent through this section. The arete section is somewhat contrived, in that you have to avoid obvious left stems to keep the difficulty level up. The holds are a little sandy down low, but there is no loose rock. I didn't inspect the anchor boulder. If there is a true problem with the anchor security, then move it higher onto better rock, but there is no good reason to close this route. Not the best of the new ones, but worth a star.
By Tony B
From: Around Boulder, CO
Jul 12, 2006
rating: 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
The route has cleaned up OK after 1 year+ of existence. No big deal for loose rock. Yes- it was obvious to go up around the arete. After doing that I went back down and forced it to the left so it was "steep" and "slopey" but whatever. The route is probably 10c if you climb the arete to the left side but don't use the left wall behind you, which is the only loose part.
The bolt-count was a little odd- I found myself skipping 1/2 of the tightly spaced ones that were pretty hard to clip or just plain unnecessary.
Busch Gardens and Bush Administration are better routes.
By T. Kieser
Oct 10, 2006
I moved the anchors down and right to solid rock and moved the last bolt to the arete. This should satisfy those who were concerned.
By kevin fox
From: parker
May 28, 2007
|Did this route yesterday and thought it was good. When I moved to the third bolt, it looked like everyone was moving to the right. What I thought was the crux. I'm impressed with the routes that Thor has been putting up. I personally have never set a route, soo kudos to Thor. Thanks again.
By Nate Oakes
Jun 19, 2008
|RE: loose rock on this route - I did not find any significant amount today. A few loose ones, obviously not holds, about the size of a deck of playing cards. The rock in the first 30' or so looks unreliable, but I'm a fairly heavy guy and couldn't get anything to move on me, so game on. The anchors currently in place are solid. I had trouble rappelling the route and cleaning it simultaneously - the overhanging face puts you out from the rock, and the line wanders a bit. Thanks to Kor for putting up and cleaning a fun route.
By raise
Jul 3, 2008
rating: 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
|Not a bad route. Rocks a little loose off the get, but the moves at the end make it worthwhile--the overhanging face is fun. Not every route can draw max stars... you're at Eiger... enjoy. Or go get roasted during the summer days on the Red Slab.
By Greg D
From: Here
May 26, 2009
|Interesting how the route submitter noticed the pin, yet claims a first ascent. Pin must have grown there as a result of a seed blown in from another route I guess.
By slim
May 27, 2009
rating: 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
|Happens quite frequently, particularly in areas where "herbicide" is frowned upon....
By P.D.Williams
From: Lakewood
Jun 14, 2009
|I really liked this route. The exposure makes it exciting and committing to the arete was fun. I'd give this a much higher rating than what is posted here. No issues with loose rock or dirt - but then its been raining every day for about 2 months...
By Thor.K
Jul 9, 2009
|Kor placed this pin in the sixties on his way up the corner to the left. Since my route does not go into the corner, it's still a first ascent except for maybe ten feet of climbing low down....
By Top Rope Hero
From: Was Estes Park, now homeless
Aug 26, 2009
rating: 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
An odd climb, but certainly not the pariah some make it out to be. Some choss down below, sure. But the exit moves over that orange, overhanging face are delicious, even if the bolts are placed funky.
Don't listen to them, Thor. Yer doin' dog's work.
And the dog tags aren't "cute"; they're a cool way to mark off a crowded wall. Wish more sport areas would adopt this practice....
By Sean Wolf
From: Denver, CO
May 6, 2011
rating: 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
|I feel like the issue with this line is that the little headwall at the top looks so amazing, but the path of least resistance skirts around it -- the first half is avoided via the ledges on the left and the second half avoided by moving out onto the arete. The coolest part was the traverse from the big ledge across the face to the huge jug on the arete. Doesn't seem like anything the bolter could do about it though. Definitely a line worth climbing -- at least once anyhow.
By Crag Dweller
From: New York, NY
Sep 15, 2012
rating: 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
I really enjoyed this route. It must've been cleaned up a lot since it was first opened. Perhaps it's one of the routes cleaned up this summer when the canyon was closed?
Down low there are definitely some inviting holds that don't appear all that reliable, but there was solid rock there for the moves. Higher up, I thought the climbing was great.
The upper dihedral felt more dynamic than the lower section, but that may've been due to the fact that I was getting pumped and moving out of desperation as much as anything else.
By Dave Alie
From: Golden, CO
Jun 28, 2013
After reading the comments on for this climb, I felt compelled to throw in my lot with some of the more recent comments about the routes condition. There is a little bit of loose rock on this route but not too much. The bigger problem is rock that is slightly fractured or otherwise less than stable. Most of those blocks feel secure at least for now, but it is best to tread lightly through the opening series. It's easy to imagine the overwhelming quantity of loose rock that must have existed on this route when it was first opened.
As for the climbing, the movement is extremely fun, interesting throughout, and I thought it was one of the more enjoyable routes at the wall. Maybe not quite on the level of Eiger Direct but better than most. The consistent size of the holds, however, made this one a give-away at mid-10. I would encourage people to give this route a try, but be sure to have your belayer stand under the starting overhang of the green zone (or at least off to the right somewhat) to avoid any rock that might come down.


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A Moment With Sile & Our New Website
By Andrew, on Thu, Aug 02, 2012
By now we know that you know we know our old website fell short on many levels. Flash is a fun tool that is still widely used online today, but it didn't properly suit our needs and your demands. On Tuesday, July 31, our new site launched and we couldn't be happier with the result. Rebuilt from the ground up, the new jaypeakresort.com is written in html5, and it's new layout is much more user friendly . We could go on about all the cool new features and improvements, but it's more fun to see it for yourself.
If you want the fast track to learning about our new site, we recommend you watch this sassy tutorial from our beloved receptionist Sile (the firey lady who answers all of your phone calls).


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On a forum intended to discuss and provide help for LabVIEW, is it not obvious that you are able to attach LabVIEW code? I've seen requests for help with screenshots posted into every document type imaginable
Admittidly the 'create snippet' function is a little hidden in the Edit menu, but why would you think you can't upload a .vi?
04-03-2012 06:35 AM - edited 04-03-2012 06:35 AM
There are some forums where you can't post a .vi (not talking about NI.com)
What i find more disturbing is the fact that some people keep posting images instead of VIs even if told to NOT do so (please post the VI instead!).
Sometimes i wonder if those people really want to get help or if they are just afraid to get a place in the Rube Goldberg thread......
I think it's great to get picked up on rubes, sure you get a red face but you learn something
This one is a little zen; a screenshot of a word document pasted in an uploaded word document
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This one is a little zen; a screenshot of a word document pasted in an uploaded word document
It's great that that has become a little meme on the site for the past 6 years
My preference is for the images and not hte VIs unless digging is required.
Images can be viewed and commented on without having LV installed.
No one has ever started a thread requesting that an image from LV 6i by saved as an image fro LV 2012 or vise versa.
04-09-2012 01:07 PM - edited 04-09-2012 01:10 PM
Yes, images! But not just any image - a VI Snippet is IMO the best way of attaching a VI. [Edit: Many times I include the snippet and attach the VI in the earliest version of LabVIEW possible]
Although it can be done directly from LabVIEW I prefer Ton Plomp's Code Capture Tool. It correctly handles references and is much easier to use. All you do is select some code, activate the Code Capture Tool, then click on the camera icon. It will save the snippet into a temporary file and put the location of the temp file into your clipboard.
This means that when replying to a post all you do is capture the snippet in LabVIEW, go to the insert image icon in the forum reply, click browse then do a paste from the clipboard. No need to save the snippet to some "Delete Me" folder on your desktop first. This is my favorite third party addon.
Now if only Ton could make the snippet include subVIs and be navagable (or is it navagatable?) so you could directly dig into structures using your web browser. That only leaves making the code snippet editable and then just throw in a run arrow
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Now if only Ton could make the snippet include subVIs and be navagable (or is it navagatable?) so you could directly dig into structures using your web browser.
VIpreVIEW can do that, but it was never finalized into a usable tool - http://lavag.org/topic/7132-vipreview-interactive-vi-preview/page__view__findpost__p__41512


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Progressive Keratoconus or Ectasia Treatment Plan
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Keratoconus and pellucid marginal degenerations are genetically based ocular conditions and post surgical ectasia is an iatrogenic condition. These diseases are characterized by weakening of the front part of the eye that causes thinning and distortion. This distortion results in unevenness of the cornea and produces progressive near-sightedness and irregularity, which causes loss of vision when using eyeglasses. When eyeglasses fail to give enough vision, the the investigators use rigid contact lenses to create an artificial front eye surface. This improves visual acuity in many patients although they eventually fail either because they cannot be tolerated or the surface irregularity has become so severe that they are rejected. At this stage there is usually thinning and loss of clarity of the eye.
There has been no treatment for this other than corneal transplantation, a complex surgical procedure with a significant complication rate and a delay in visual recovery. The treatment the investigators wish to perform strengthens the front of the eye by a chemical reaction using light and riboflavin. This technique has been studied over a decade and is widely used throughout the world. The FDA approved multicenter American clinical study is being analyzed in anticipation of its submission to the FDA for PreMarket approval. Because this is a progressive condition, the investigators wish to be able to offer this on a limited basis to patients in need with vision loss.
Any treatment that can delay or prevent corneal transplantation is of great benefit. The investigators believe the evidence is compelling that this treatment is the sole alternative to surgical transplantation.
|Keratoconus Ectasia
|Other: Riboflavin Solution Device: UV-X Illumination System
|Study Type:
|Expanded Access What is Expanded Access?
|Official Title:
|Increasing CrossLinking of Corneal Collagen in Eyes With Progressive Keratoconus or Ectasia
|Study Start Date:
|September 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|April 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|April 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Other: Riboflavin Solution
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|16 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Subjects who have one or both eyes that meet all of the following criteria will be considered candidates for this treatment:
For Keratoconus and Post Refractive Surgery Ectasia:
- 16 years of age or older
Having a diagnosis of keratoconus with one or more of the following changes over a period of 24 months or less.
- An increase of > 1.00 D in the steepest keratometry value (or sim K)
- An increase of > 1.00 D in regular astigmatism evaluated by subjective manifest refraction
- A myopic shift (decrease in the spherical equivalent) of > 0.50 D on subjective manifest refraction
- Documented decrease in visual acuity associated with irregular astigmatism and topographic features of ectasia.
- Presence of central or inferior steepening on the Pentacam map.
- Axial topography consistent with keratoconus
Slit lamp findings associated with keratoconus must be documented:
- Fleischer ring
- Vogt striae
- Corneal thinning
- Corneal scarring
- Contact Lens Wearers Only: Removal of contact lenses are required prior to the screening
- Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
All subjects meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded from this treatment:
- No evidence of progression.
- Excessively thin corneas.
Previous ocular condition in the eyes to be treated that may predispose the eye for future complications, for example:
- History of corneal disease (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster keratitis, recurrent erosion syndrome, corneal melt, corneal dystrophy, etc.)
- Clinically significant corneal scarring in the proposed treatment zone
- A history of chemical injury or delayed epithelial healing in the eye(s) to be treated.
- A known sensitivity to treatment medications
- Patients with a current condition that, in the treating physician's opinion, would interfere with or prolong epithelial healing.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01384773
|United States, New York
|Edward Harkness Eye Institute-Columbia University Medical Center
|New York, New York, United States, 10032
|Principal Investigator:
|Stephen L Trokel, MD
|Columbia University, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Physicians and Surgeons
|Responsible Party:
|Stephen Trokel, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Columbia University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01384773 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|June 27, 2011
|Last Updated:
|July 28, 2016
Keywords provided by Stephen Trokel, Columbia University:
UVA light
post-LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis)
pellucid marginal degeneration
irregular astigmatism
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Dilatation, Pathologic
Corneal Diseases
Eye Diseases
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Pharmaceutical Solutions
Ophthalmic Solutions
Vitamin B Complex
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Photosensitizing Agents
Dermatologic Agents
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Off the Charts
We saw a roller-coaster in the market today as the indices finished mixed. Apple (AAPL) weighed on the Nasdaq, which finished down 0.77%, while the Dow and S&P closed positive. The market came under early selling pressure before bouncing in the late morning. The S&P and Dow pared gains in the last half hour of the session. The action left traders scratching their heads.
Right now this is a very mixed tape. The financial sector outperformed today with Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C) leading the way higher, while the home builders and technology sectors were weak....676 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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