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Panorama Point Climber's Log
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|Highpoint # 4
Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2008
|A little hard to find but some great sweeping views.
|Posted Feb 10, 2009 12:56 pm
|Panorama Point
Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
|Very easy drive-up, but you will travel along many dirt roads to get there, especially if your GPS guides you. The underbelly of my car got a thorough scraping traveling up the road to the site.
We went to the 3 state marker (NB, WY, CO) that's about 10 minutes away. Good pictures and saw a bison ranch just south of the PP entrance.
|Posted Aug 5, 2008 10:05 pm
|Panorama Point
Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2008
|It was tough, but after 20 grueling miles of dirt roads and the GPS telling me where to go, I found the Highpoint of Nebraska. We were very proud to be standing like 1000 miles away from home in pretty country. Very windy, and no bison, only bison pies! #3 for me!
|Posted Jul 14, 2008 10:11 pm
|Crowd at the Top
Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2008
|Well, two other people is not exactly a crowd but after the miles and miles of nothing getting there we were shocked not to be the only ones at the summit! Surprised by the entrance fee but at least we got to see some buffalo...made me a bit hungry...
|Posted Jul 14, 2008 12:16 pm
|# 17!
Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2008
|Reached the high point at 2:30 am with Keith and Chuck. Very cold and dark.
|Posted Jun 10, 2008 4:26 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2004
|Posted Feb 7, 2008 12:07 pm
|Liked it
Date Climbed: May 11, 2002
|I really like these type of out of the way attractions. This ranks up with the World's Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City, Kansas.
|Posted Nov 9, 2007 8:49 pm
|Lots of open space
Date Climbed: May 17, 2001
|The views are very nice out here in the middle of nowhere. There was also a lot of bison watching me as I "summited".
|Posted Sep 27, 2007 12:45 am
|Two State Highpoints, One Day!!!
Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007
|After visiting Kansas' state highpoint (Mount Sunflower) in the morning, I drove to Nebraska so that I could visit it's state highpoint (Panorama Point) the same day. I have to be honest... When people talk about "driving in the middle of nowhere", they don't know what they are talking about *unless* they are referring to the 20 miles of dirt roads leading to this location. It was very windy at the "summit", but otherwise there was beautiful weather. Panorama Point, itself, had good views, and I am glad to have travelled to it.
|Posted Sep 10, 2007 12:28 am
|I like it on top
|Number 5
Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
|Took the whole family, and we all made it. WHEW!
|Posted Aug 7, 2007 4:02 am
|Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2007
|Though I spend much time in the mountains, I have always loved the vast open spaces of the great plains. So much land and so few people. When we arrived at the top (via auto...no hiking allowed) we met a couple hanging out in the shade of their open tailgate and just enjoying the solitude and scenery. They were in no hurry to go anywhere and were contemplating becoming highpointers as this was their 3rd state summit.
Oh yeah, and the skies were not cloudy all day.
|Posted Aug 6, 2007 11:32 pm
|I didn't see any bison
Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2007
|I almost made a bad wrong turn, trying to get to this place. It really is in the middle of NOWHERE. Got out of there in the nick of time too, because a thunderstorm also wanted to pay a visit to the highpoint that day.
|Posted Jul 23, 2007 5:16 pm
|Lovely, lonely spot
Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
|Really pretty spot, underappreciated for sure. Very green in the late spring after lots of rain, also visited the tri-state marker very nearby. Surprised that the people who own the property don't do more to maintain the road to the high point, since they request donations.
|Posted Jun 25, 2007 2:12 pm
|Morning Stop
Date Climbed: May 25, 2007
|Hit the NE highpoint on my way back from visiting my parents. Kids had fun running around and the windmills in the distance were neat too. Highpoint #11
|Posted Jun 1, 2007 8:47 am
|Homestate Highpoint
Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2005
|I've said it before, I'll say it again...beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder.
First state highpoint, decided to make a special trip from mid-state to bag my home state's first. Unfortunately, I was not a purist and drove to the "summit."
Clear day, watched the sun set over Rockies foothills in distant West - just barely visible. Saw a few bison below. Signed register and lingered. It's a beautiful, rugged, underappreciated landscape.
|Posted May 29, 2007 4:47 pm
|The edge
Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2002
|One of the nicest picture taken ever...
There was a heard of bisons just behind us...
|Posted Mar 14, 2007 3:20 pm
|2nd State High Point
Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2007
|Drove up during my stay in Boulder, CO. I had never really been in the true Great Plains, so this visit was pretty interesting to me. Mostly cloudy conditions, temperature was about 45 F at 4 PM when I reached the top. A snow mound blocked the entrance to the dirt road, so I ran to the top in 10 minutes. Did a backflip off the register thing, prossibly the highest backflip ever done in the state of NE, unless someone else has done a backflip at that spot. The scenery out there made me think of the movie "Fargo". ;) Fun trip
|Posted Feb 19, 2007 4:15 am
|Beauty is in Eye of Beholder
Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2005
|First state highpoint, decided to make a special trip from mid-state to bag my home state's first. Unfortunately, I was not a purist and drove to the "summit."
Clear day, watched the sun set over Rockies foothills in distant West - just barely visible. Saw a few bison below. Signed register and lingered. It's a beautiful, rugged, underappreciated landscape.
|Posted Oct 30, 2006 10:34 am
|Drive and 'hike' were the easy parts. Tornado warnings everywhere, ugly sky... scary!
|Posted Oct 19, 2006 8:01 pm
|Scott Wisher
|Reward for passing an exam
Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2006
|After completing the professional geologists exam in Cheyenne, I took the short drive over to Panorama Point, my 10th State Highpoint.
|Posted Oct 7, 2006 2:40 am


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Motivating Your Child to Read
By Joan Kuersten
Many of us have heard the axiom: Young elementary schoolchildren learn to read while older schoolchildren read to learn. What that means is that children in grades 1 through 3 are instructed in the reading skills of word recognition, while older students who have mastered these rudimentary skills now apply them to gain knowledge in the various disciplines they study. However, as several studies and reports in recent years attest, middle and high school students often lack the skills and motivation to decipher the more complex reading materials demanded by upper-grade academic disciplines.
According to a 1998 report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 60 percent of high school students cannot read well enough to negotiate high school texts. In a 2000 study conducted by the Southern Regional Education Board of 50,000 career-oriented high school seniors, only 11 percent read well enough to continue their education and advance in a world where new and often complex information will demand sophisticated reading comprehension and mental processing skills.
"Preteens and teens don't automatically extract meaning from a text simply because they can say the words on a page," writes Cathy Roller, director of research and policy at the International Reading Association, in an article in the February 2001 issue of NEA (National Education Association) Today. "The lesson we have to learn is that it really does take good reading instruction from kindergarten through grade 12 to produce the kinds of sophisticated readers we need for an information society." Although information is available to middle and high school teachers on how to incorporate reading comprehension and study strategies in the teaching of their disciplines, many veteran teachers may be unaware of it. In addition, many teachers are not aware of the reading demands their discipline places on students, Roller stated.
So, what can school professionals, parents, and PTAs do to help upper-grade students comprehend and think critically about what they read, as well as encourage them to read outside of school?
What teachers can do to improve students' reading
Teachers often acknowledge that one of their principal goals is to keep kids reading as a recreational pursuit. To encourage recreational reading or reading for pleasure, teachers should allow students to choose their reading material, whether books, magazines, comic books, or song lyrics. These materials should be available in the classroom for students to check out.
To help students understand and productively study academic reading materials, Greg Kurek, a classroom teacher and a member of the NEA's Task Force on Reading, identified several strategies teachers can use to facilitate reading comprehension. Kurek offered these tips in the February 2001 issue of NEA Today:
- Identify for students the steps in the reading process: focus on the text, select and organize information, and integrate and apply what you've learned.
- Emphasize KWL when reading for information: Students should ask themselves, what do I Know? What do I Want to know? What have I Learned?
- Read and think aloud. Read difficult passages aloud while students follow along, and model thinking about the text by predicting what may come next, and so forth.
- Provide suggestions for note-taking such as highlighting text and writing responses to the text in the margins.
What parents can do to motivate their children to read
Parents can have a very strong influence on their son's or daughter's motivation to read, says Rosemary Miller, coordinator of the Literacy Initiative at the University of Minnesota. Miller cites parental modeling as a critical ingredient in motivating kids to continue reading on their own through middle and high school. Young people should see parents reading, and reading materials should be in clear view around the house. Miller also recommends that parents set time every day or week when the family reads together. "You can make it a family book club where each member gets a chance to recommend a book to read," she said. All book choices should be honored unless a choice would be inappropriate for younger children.
Other things parents can do to motivate their kids to read include playing audiotapes of books in the car and carrying reading material when traveling and/or waiting to see the doctor or dentist. Encouraging preteens and teens to read nonfiction also can bolster their reading comprehension, as people learn how to extract information and make inferences from nonfiction, said Miller.
Parents can help their children with academic reading, too. For example, if you notice your son is struggling with his science reading assignment, you might say, "How's the homework going?" and then with him read the title of the chapter, scan the chapter by reading the subheads plus any highlighted material, and read the questions at the end of the chapter. Then together you can pose questions about what you want to know, or what you hope the chapter will provide, said Miller.
How PTAs can help
PTAs can reinforce what the teachers are doing in the classroom to support kids' reading efforts by organizing book clubs or sponsoring after-school tutoring programs. It might mean working with a business partner to donate funds or books to classroom libraries or sponsoring book fairs at school where students can purchase books. PTAs also can advocate for teen reading literacy by doing some of the following:
- Encourage school administrators and school boards to integrate reading across the curriculum in middle/junior high and high school.
- Suggest that policy makers make adolescent literacy a priority by increasing funding of middle and high school libraries, and supporting professional development of teachers in the area of instructional reading across the middle and high school curriculum.
- Encourage governments to support research on adolescent reading literacy so that more information can be made available on how to motivate and support student learning in this area.
Parents and PTAs can strongly influence the promotion of reading literacy in the middle grades and beyond, according to Frank Sopper, a former reading teacher and school administrator, who is now vice president of product development for an educational software publisher. "When I began teaching reading in 1979, I found many 3rd- and 4th-graders who couldn't read or write, but that doesn't exist anymore, and in large part that's due to parents cooperating with teachers in promoting literacy. We do very well in teaching reading and reading readiness from preschool through grade 3, but then explicit reading instruction drops off; we shouldn't abandon in later years all the excellent work that has been done in the early grades," Sopper said.


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BISHOP'S Waltham army cadets have pressed hard to raise more than £600 for Help for Heroes.
Members of 4 Troop Bishops Waltham, Army Cadet Force presented a cheque to the charity for £634.23. The money was raised by doing the Penny Push-up Challenge.
Fifteen to twenty cadets aged 12-18, took turns to do as many press-ups as possible in one hour.
They totalled 2,837. The cadets then went to their sponsors and received a penny per push-up.
The Troop was delighted with the amount of press-ups achieved by the cadets, everyone worked very hard and far exceeded the expected result.
4 Troop is one of the best detachments in Y Company, part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Army Cadet Force.
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Stand-off Dan Newton aims to put last weekend's B&I Cup exit behind him on Saturday when London Scottish return to Championship action against Cornish Pirates, writes Andy Weston.
The Scots let slip an 18-3 advantage, eventually losing 21-18 to London Welsh at the Athletic Ground last Saturday, which allowed Pontypridd to pip them to a last eight spot in the final round of B&I Cup matches.
Scottish turn their attentions back to league duty on Saturday when they host sixth placed Pirates who are one place below them in the league.
In what's proving to be an incredibly tight race for the end of season play-offs, Newton, who starts ahead of Lee Millar this weekend, knows a win is vital to remain in touch with the top four sides.
He said: "It was a disappointing result against Welsh but we have no move on, concentrate on the league and try and land that top four place.
"It's such a tight league that one defeat against Bedford in New Year's Day saw us drop from fifth to second.
"But we are still very positive and are looking for a good win and a good performance on Saturday.
"You are always going to have disappointing performances throughout a season, it's how you bounce back.
"We talked about what went wrong on Saturday and have tried to put that right in training this week."
He continued: "Pirates are a good side, well organised defensively and in Gavin Cattle they have got an experienced scrum-half who marshals them very well.
"Hopefully, we will get our attacking game back firing because it let us down against London Welsh."
Meanwhile, former Scotland international Chris Paterson dropped in on first team training at London Scottish earlier this week.
The 109-capped Paterson spent time working with stand-offs Dan Newton and Lee Millar during Monday's training session.
Newton said: "It was great having him down at the club.
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'Not enough information' say electors registered at no-vote Newport polling station
6:35pm Friday 16th November 2012
By Ruth Mansfield
6:35pm Friday 16th November 2012
By Ruth Mansfield
ONE polling station in Newport, at Malpas Cricket Club, failed to attract a single voter today.
The cricket club was made famous for its connection with Bond actor the late Desmond Llewellyn who grew up in Bettws - he wore the club's tie on screen.
As Twitter user mrdavidhands put it: "From Licence to kill to Licence for nil."
Bettws councillor Noel Trigg, who had a different polling station but admitted to not voting himself, told the Argus that the cricket club was used as a polling station for the first time specifically for residents on the new housing estate at Foxglove Meadows.
Rumour also hinted of another zero turn out at a polling station in the Corporation Road area of the city but Newport council strenuously denied this today.
Sources suggested that Newport's highest turn out was in Mount Pleasant, Rogerstone, which saw 247 of around a possible 15,000 voters turn out at the polls.
Residents registered to vote at Malpas Cricket Club in Bettws told the Argus they felt they didn't have enough information to vote.
Around 54 homes have been sold at the site but not all of them are currently occupied.
The Argus spoke to seven residents on the estate - four said they did not vote, one did by postal vote and the other two thought they had not received a polling card.
One resident, who didn't want to be named, said: "I put the polling card in the drawer and just forgot about it. I didn't know who was up and didn't feel justified in voting.
We've had no leaflets or no-one coming round here so I just forgot about it."
It was a similar story elsewhere in Gwent, which had an overall turnout of 14.3 per cent, with the five local authorities all having turn out figures in the low to mid-teens.
Monmouthshire had a 15.1 per cent turnout, Caerphilly was 14.7 per cent, Torfaen was 14.3 per cent, Newport was 14.0 per cent and Blaenau Gwent was 13 per cent.
At the Cefn-y-Crib polling station in Pantygasseg just three voters made an appearance - a turn out of just 3.7 per cent.
Blaenau Gwent's poorest performing polling station was the William Powell Memorial Hall in Cwmtillery where five out of a possible 133 people made the polls.
Monmouthshire's lowest number of voters was at Ysgol y Ffin polling station in Caldicot which had 52 voters - a four per cent turnout.
Caerphilly council did not respond to the Argus' request for turnout information.
Yesterday's vote also had a high number of spoilt ballot papers.
A total of 1,555 were counted including 716 which had too many candidates marked on them and 347 which were discounted as being "uncertain".
Activists reported seeing papers strewn with swearing and comments that the election was a waste of money.
The Electoral Reform Society Wales, which described the process as a 'comedy of errors', said the turn out in Wales was the lowest in Welsh history.
The Welsh Local Government Association, which had opposed the idea of commissioners in Wales, said it was disappointed by the turn out.
Chief executive Steve Thomas said: "While no one would argue that the police should be held to account, this process has failed to engage voters in either Wales or England, and even with £100million being spent people were simply not convinced that they needed an elected police and crime commissioner in the first place."
He thanked local returning officers and officials for their work, adding: "We hope that their day was not too dull."
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No sign marks the New York City headquarters of The Specialists, Ltd. The home of your favorite movie weapons is hiding in plain sight in lower Manhattan, a plain white door on a cobblestone street, wedged between furniture stores, art galleries, and boutiques. Overhead cameras cover the white door, a hint of the intense security inside.
The Specialists are the guys the prop masters for movies, television shows, and theatre productions call to supply high-fidelity weapons and gear. If you need an ATM that blows fake money, a blunderbuss for a pirate, or a straightedge razor that spouts blood, they are the ones to call. The firm has been around for more than 30 years; it has a warehouse of rentable wares in New York and a larger one somewhere in Las Vegas. What they don't have, they can make.
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Recollections of Super Bowls Past
It is nothing short of amazing how the Super Bowl has evolved over the years. It has gone from the novel idea of a title game between the original NFC against the upstart AFC (with plenty of empty seats at that first game) to the most-watched event on television and a de facto national holiday some 45 years later.
I watched my first Super Bowl with my dad when I was five years old. I remember several things about that day. It was the first time I saw the team I would root for the rest of my life, the Dallas Cowboys. It was also the first time I cooked my own steak on a grill (under close supervision, of course). Most important, it was the first of more than 30 Super Bowls I would watch with my father. It was a tradition that both of us took seriously. Even when I relocated across the country for work and there were years when I could not make it home for Christmas, I always found a way to come home to watch the big game with my dad. This culminated a few years ago when our hometown Arizona Cardinals came within a minute of pulling off one of the great upsets in Super Bowl history just a few months before my father passed away....489 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Story behind the Construction of Vivekananda Rock Memorial – How Ekanatha Ranade Overcame Politicians to Build the Memorial
Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kannyakumari is a world famous monument today and is visited by thousands of people daily. The beautiful memorial in the middle of the sea would not have been possible if not for the single minded devotion and dedication of Ekanatha Ranade, who had to overcome politicians, Christian missionaries and narrow-minded bureaucrats of
Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, former Head, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology,
Most of the people do not know or even cannot imagine the trouble, frustration and disappointment experienced by the persons behind the memorial. Like a Trivikrama and Nakshatrika, Ekanatha Ranade stood by this memorial and ultimately became successful. This story is not only poignant but also brings to light the meanness of the politicians of the contemporary times.
People had planned to celebrate the birthday of Vivekananda in 1962-63 by erecting a memorial on a stone on which the Swami sat and meditated. It was also sacred because it was the seat of the footprint of goddess Kanyakumari. As the news spread, a group of Catholics protested that it was the seat of Saint Xavier and opposed the memorial for Vivekananda.
Bhaktavatsalam, the Chief Minister of
Humayun Kabir was the Central Minister for Culture. He was opposed to the erection of a memorial for Viveka-nanda. Being a shrewd person, he gave the reason of environment and natural beauty to oppose it. He tried to spoil the mind of Nehru by saying that permitting one memorial would be followed by requests for memorials to other Saints of other religions. Somehow he was bent upon thwarting the project. Thus Bhaktavatsalam got support from Humayun Kabir.
In the meantime, Ranade came to know that Bhaktavatsalam was a staunch devotee of Shankaracharya of Kanchi. Ranade met Shankaracharya and got his approval for the memorial. With this approval Ranade met Bhaktavatsalam who now agreed to the proposal. This was a great success for Ranade.
In the meantime, newspapers in
Hence Basu firmly refused to accept the proposal. Ranade did not budge and told Basu that he will come next week and in the meantime Basu may take a favourable decision. As promised, Ranade came to Basu after a week and asked for his reply. Basu said , 'I have consulted my Communist friends and all of them felt it is a useless project.' Ranade asked if he can put in a word to his wife Kamala Basu. 'She is independent and you can talk to her directly'. Ranade met her also and she helped in collecting just Rs. 1,000.
Ranade went to
Then Ranade went to Nagaland and met the Chief Minister Sema. His reply was shocking to Ranade. People in Nagaland do not know who Vivekananda was. 'Even I do not know anything about him. How can I give you funds for a cause of which we have no knowledge at all.' Ranade gave some books on Vivekananda to the Chief Minister. Ultimately he gave a paltry sum of Rs. 15,000. More than this small amount what depressed Ranade was the ignorance of people of Nagaland towards a great son of
The Congress leaders thought that Pandit Nehru would object to this proposal and the memorial would not be erected. Without meeting Nehru directly, Ranade requested Lal Bahadur Shastri to put in a word to Nehru. Shastriji was such as good negotiator that he made Nehru to accept this proposal and also to contribute liberally to the Vivekananda Memorial Fund. Immediately, Bhaktavatsalam changed his stand once he came to know that Nehru was for the proposal.
In the meantime, somebody instigated the king of Ramnad that it is appropriate to establish a statue of the king of Ramnad with that of Swami Vivekananda as the king had helped Vivekananda to go to
Another trouble arose. The Kanyakumari temple administration committee put forth a new proposal that the footprints of the goddess is on the rock and hence the entire rock belonged the temple and wanted to take control of the entire rock, and the memorial.
Ultimately, all these problems were amicably solved and the Vivekananda rock memorial was dedicated to the nation. This is the inner story of the rock memorial visited by thousands of people daily.
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We published this article just 2 months ago, predicting the water crisis and offering solutions. Now it is time that Las Vegas serious consider leadership on the water crisis. see the article at: http://www.bootheglobalperspectives.com/article.asp?id=414
Me and my associates have a solutions. In a meeting with state leaders over 18 months ago, I suggested that water would be the most important essential element of our future. More valuable than oil, more powerful than electricity, more critical than housing, cars, schools and yes, even more important than politics. Water, or the lack thereof, determines our survival as individuals and our survival as communities. I recently moved one of my companies to New Mexico and I was at a meeting with a group of corporate presidents, and asked: "Why don't you follow me and bring your company to Las Vegas, New Mexico?" One of them replied. "Not enough water. We already checked. That town can't support our company."
There you have it in a nutshell. The flow of water is down to 18% of normal. The city has declaired an emergency. Water rates are going up 500%. We predicted it all in the article published (see the link above). We circulated the article to 142 political and business leaders in Las Vegas. The response then was a yawn.
Now is not a time for politicing, or for staking our power positions. Now is a time to put in place the decisions that will create water for our community, for our children and grandchildren, for the next 100 years. There are some 600 towns in the USA that are facing stressful water needs issues. The list will grow. The towns that display leadership, and follow our advice, using the methods and technology available today will survive. Others will simply dry up and blow away.
We all know that Las Vegas was New Mexico's largest and most powerful city, until Albuqueque's leadership encouraged the railroads to converge there. We are are now in an age where water supplies and issues are more important than railroads and highways. The highways and transportation will go to the cities that have water resources. Now is the time, we have answers, the question is, IS LAS VEGAS READY TO SET THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE, OR IS THE CITY GOING TO SLOWLY DRY UP?
I believe, based upon the people that I have met, that there is enough positive energy in this city, to again pull together, to put away all of the past "baggage" of disagreement and petty rivalry, and lay a foundation. I certainly am ready to do my part. Will you join me? If so email me your name and phone number and how you are willing to help. Even if you can write a letter or make a phone call, we can make a difference. Now is the time. Let me hear from you at: email@example.com When we get our group together, we can forge a leadership alliance to encourage positive movement on water and energy issues.
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Saneh and I have been pleased with the response to our comprehensive water solution concept that we have presented to 2 Kiwanis Clubs, the City Manager, Economic Development People, Chamber and Main Street people. More and more people are joining the opinion that something has to be done, and that ours is the best answer. The Mayor has indicated that he has long had an interest in desalination and our concept makes this a feasible solution. We have contacted financing sources and have found 3 ways to finance a desalination plant powered by wind and solar, that will produce 2,000,000 gallons of water per day. This would be fresh water from brakish water. We have the engineers, the construction team, all with experience, who are some of the best in the nation, ready to move forward with the approval of the Mayor and City.
We note the GateWay Project, and respect Alan Franken's request that the Mayor not spend money on a public relations and PR project for the city, when the water crisis is so pressing. We like Alan Franken and agree with him that this is a crisis. But, if we do the project within a budget that our firm has forseen, there will be ample funds for the City and Highlands to do both. Las Vegas has long let it's image languish behind Santa Fe, Taos, and other cities of New Mexico. We need to present ourselves as a progressive "Energy City" with the "Energy to move forward" and the respect for "Renewable Energy from the Sun and Wind that our forefathers had".
We can decorate our city,with "energy" savers and make the Gateway Project even better. I have contacted our manufacturing company in Holland, and we can provide solar powered street lights and public lighting that will create NO ELECTRIC EXPENSE for the city, and give the entire state notice that Las Vegas is progressive and on the move. That Las Vegas is a part of the Land of Enchantment, respecting the environment, and open and friendly to progressive green projects.
We have an opportunity to "rebuild" an image of Las Vegas as a thinking community, thinking in depth about water issues, energy issues, and yes even food issues. All three are connected. When oil goes up, food prices go up. When water is scarce, food is expensive to produce. Las Vegas can be the center of research and development and Saneh with her "Cornucopia Enterprise-com" and our "Environment-Solutions.com" have cost effective, long term solutions that can help Las Vegas renew itself, maintain it's cultural traditions and have the resources to be a healthy economic city where our kids and grandkids can find jobs and opportunity enough to stay here. BUT WE MUST HAVE WATER FIRST, AND FOREMOST. No one will invest, move, or stay here without water.
We have moved our company here, after having owned a home here for 23 years. We love the people and the area and want to preserve the best of what we have. But we don't want to have Las Vegas, be called or thought of as a "third class city on the decline". We only decline if we decide to. Now is the time to polish our image, prepare our infrastructure, and move forward. With Highlands University, Luna, and the brilliant hard working people who live here, there are resources to make this happen. It is time to put aside differences, and pull together.
Ben Boothe, Chairman, Wind-Inc.com
Saneh Boothe, Chairman, Cornucopia-enterprise.com
I wholeheartedly agree, that water is rapidly becoming our most valuable resource, just as it already has in other parts of the world. Not only do we (the city, the acequias) need to stop fighting old battles and work together, but we also need to change our attitude toward how we use water. We also need to do everything to prevent potential contamination as documented in docu films like "Gasland" and "Split Estate". If we seek to "regulate" gas and oil exploration in our area, we are basically saying "it's ok to contaminate as long as you do it by our rules and regs". - Playing within the regulatory framework, willing to regulate a bad idea does not improve the idea, it simply turns a bad idea into a more regulated bad idea....
True, true, true. But water is not BECOMING our most valuable resource. It has been that since the first time we had to ration water consumption. That was close to 60 years ago in my memory, and probably long before that. The last real progress on the water issue was the drilling of the Taylor wells. Who remembers when that took place? Water became our number-one issue in city government some five years or more ago. Where is the progress? It seems outside experts have finally caught the attention of the powers that be. Let's hope we see major results this time around, no matter how much it hurts!
The previous time the city was in an water emergency, the daily water use dropped from greater than 2 million gallons per day to about 1.8 million gallon per day.
Data from 4 13 thru 5-9 2011 shows that the average water use is more than 2.1 million gallons per day. This is not good. We can not survive using water at this rate. Remember that the census in 2010, showed a loss of more than 1,000 residents.
All city water customers must take this water emergency seriously,this is not a trivial matter.
I visited with an individual that has lived here many years and they related to me, that at one time in the past, that water was brought to Las Vegas in tanker cars by the railroad.
Las Vegas citizens are smart, we must work together to find better ways to implement water conservation. Talking on the radio and making speeches has not reduced our use of water. We must make conservation happen NOW, for our children and for our City.
Visit with your neighbors, attend City Council meetings, make your ideas known. Let's get this done!
Save a drop for tomorrow. Move our City Forward!
We are still going to need more of it. Our main industry is tourism. Tourists use water, and A LOT of it. Imagine how hard of a hit our main industry is taking right now while our historic properties sit behind dry, dead, and dusty yards; while our restruants serve our "valued" tourists out of styrafoam cups and paper plates. While I'm at it, I'll go ahead and say that alot of Newbies here need to get real and realize that wind energy isn't going to destroy our natural resources. Please. Really? Wasn't it the greenies who wanted wind energy in the first place? Now you want it gone? This useless, narrow-minded BICKERING is what has kept Las Vegas in the rears for decades. We need water. We need industry. So, instead of holding useless meetings and forming abnoxious alliances about how to "care" for our water, how about we get together and figure out how to get MORE OF IT. Our water usage isn't the problem... look around town. It's dying without water. The lack of DOWN-TO-EARTH citizens getting together and hashing out a way to get more of it is the REAL problem. The solution starts with our ideas... PERIOD.
Where will the first meeting be held, let us all know. We would love to get started with solutions.
It has had lots of lip service, now let's give it some action!


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Topic: Not a good day today.
Hi Family,
Not sure where to post this, so thought I would post here. As I said in the thread title, today is not a good day. It is the 12th of July and today is my dads birthday, he would have been 66 today. What we would have done had he been here was to go out for an Indian meal to celebrate his birthday, dad sure did like his Indian food, as I do to and he would have washed it down with a few of his favourite ice cold lagers!
I guess today is just another one of these days now that we have to get used to without dad, first christmas, first fathers day and first birthday etc. And last night was the final of the world cup in South Africa which we would have watched together and no doubt argued with each other about who would win and why.
And just to top off today, I had to go to the undertakers to pick up dad's ashes.
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Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues.
Normally, red blood cells last for about 120 days in the body. In hemolytic anemia, red blood cells in the blood are destroyed earlier than normal.
Anemia - hemolytic
Hemolytic anemia occurs when the bone marrow is unable to replace the red blood cells that are being destroyed.
Immune hemolytic anemia occurs when the immune system mistakenly sees your own red blood cells as foreign substances. Antibodies then develop against the red blood cells. These antibodies attack the red blood cells and cause them to break down too early.
Red blood cells may be destroyed due to:
Other causes are:
You may not have symptoms if the anemia is mild. If the problem develops slowly, the first symptoms may be:
If the anemia gets worse, symptoms may include:
A test called a complete blood count (CBC) can help diagnose anemia and offer some hints to the type and cause of the problem. Important parts of the CBC include red blood cell count (RBC), hemoglobin, and hematocrit (HCT).
These tests can identify the type of hemolytic anemia:
Treatment depends on the type and cause of the hemolytic anemia:
In rare cases, surgery is needed to take out the spleen. This is because the spleen acts as a filter that removes abnormal cells from the blood.
Outcome depends on the type and cause of hemolytic anemia. Severe anemia can make heart disease, lung disease, or cerebrovascular disease worse.
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of hemolytic anemia.
Jager U, Lechner K. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ Jr, Silberstein LE, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 44.
Price EA, Schrier SS. Extrinsic nonimmune hemolytic anemias. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ Jr, Silberstein LE, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 45.


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What's your name, nickname, age, birthplace, hometown?
Cole Maness | Cole | 31 | Memphis, TN | Residing in LA
Favorite phenomenon?
Spontaneous human combustion, and the fact that no one knows if it truly happens or not. Also tunnel vision-it's happened to me a few times on the bike followed by a rush of adrenaline, super weird feeling. Oh yeah, also the fact that hens don't need a rooster to produce an edible egg-it's just a tasty product of their menstrual cycle.
How do you like to tell stories?
Whilst I've had a few to drink or if I'm around a group of newly met people, I can tell 'em for days. Problem is most of my stories are somewhat un-believable, so you may think i'm full of shit when in all actuality I probably have some photos at home that can prove it all.
Pivotal moments in life?
A friend introduced me to The West in highschool. He took me skiing in Durango, CO which was my first time to the mountains. After that I was hooked, every year I consecutively drove across the country to ski, hike, explore, even work. I've now been to all of the lower 48 states. I've skied so many different areas, and I've befriended some of the most amazing likeminded travelers that I can still call up anytime I'm near them and have a place to rest my head. This all led me to being comfortable with picking up and moving without much thought behind it. If I want to explore some new territory, I'll drive there set up shop, find a job, and all is well.
Why/how did you start riding?
I ran an outdoor shop in Memphis, TN called Outdoors Inc., we sold everything from canoes, to backpacks, to skis and bikes. I got into commuting at first, then I'd go out for the Sunday Shelby Forest training ride which led me to racing. Every year we'd throw a Cyclocross race right on Greenbelt Park overlooking the mighty Mississippi. I think it's on its 21st year now. This is what got my blood boiling for cross, that and also the underground Cyclo-Crunk series my friends would put on.
Family life, or home life; kids, wife, girlfriend, pets?
My family is pretty much all back in Memphis. I have a rad older brother that lives in Bloomington, IN. I currently have no kids unless you count my two geriatric beagles Jonnie Angel and Handsome Pete as fruits from my loins. My girlfriends name is Aimee, and she is amazing. She works for New Belgium Brewery so when the opportunity presents itself, I get to travel with her and lend a helping hand.
What's your special talent/gift to the world?
I think I bring an essence of positivity to the room, I try to help others realize the pros and throw all of the cons on the ground and stomp the shit out of them. If your left knee is hurting, I'll ask how your right knee feels. Chances are you'll either fall into my guise, or drop back a couple of bike lengths to get away from me.
What's the continental project mean to you?
The continental is simple. It's a true chance to showcase what the spirit of cycling should be. This is the way I ride, not for the medals, not for the glory…well a little bit for the glory, but for the one on one relationship between you and your body. When I say your body, I do not only mean the physical feeling of pushing your muscles and bones to the limits, but also receiving the beauty you encounter on the road via all other senses. Traveling at such a pace really slows the world down a bit. You feel more in tune with your surroundings…the sights, the smells, the sounds…
Why are you interested in documenting rides?
I feel as though I bring that sense of exploratory nature out in some of my friends that ride with me. They typically would have never stopped to climb up on this rock, but now by seeing how I see, they enjoy cycling and all of the quirky off shoots so much more, and they realize, much like me that by documenting these rides, more and more of our types will dare to step outside of their box, be more inquisitive and say,…go jump in a river.
What do you want a riding guidebook to feature (what's missing from what currently exists out there), and how will you contribute to that end goal?
I love riding with someone that knows the history of the region we are riding in, like "See that big concrete structure over there? That used to be a launch site for torpedoes back in the 50's. They would test the trajectory of the newly built shells," Ben Lieberson told that story last time we were out riding together. I had been riding past this structure for years and now I have a bit of info to pass onto my next riding partner. That's what's definitely missing with guidebooks these days. Another example was when we were in Jasper, AR, DWP and I stopped in a malt shop for a milkshake and found ourselves having a conversation with a local, that just so happened to be one of the main MTB trail builders in that area. "See that church across the street? Yep, Willie Nelson was married there. It's also the birthplace of Merle Haggard…"(some details could be off there, but you get the point). He also told us the Jasper Disaster route that we did was called "Jasper Disaster Spaghetti Western Style" because we did it backwards heading West and once your're done your legs feel like spaghetti. Our host didn't even know it was called that. So Rad!
What's style mean to you?
The epitome of Style for me is a look and essence of timelessness. If you can create something whether it be clothing, music, or any other form of artistic expression that foregoes all time and space, you've successfully conquered all that is Style. Led Zepplin will be great forever, my eggplant colored Rapha L/S jersey will be worn when I'm 80…see…STYLE!
Who's your favorite local rider and why?
Jason Lowetz from Team Bearclaw. This guy is down for a full moon Baldy ride at the drop of a hat. "Hey, do you wanna ride 300 miles to Monterey on New Years Eve? Yeah? Sweet let's do this" He's an accomplished racer on the road and in cross, but he also carries the spirit of exploration and fun at all times. He's introduced me to some amazing routes here in LA, and he, like Chet Bearclaw the owner of Team Bearclaw, will go down in history as being one of my favorite people to ride with.
Where in the world would you like to ride next and why or what group ride if you could do any would you do?
I would love to ride over in China, Siberia, or Southeast Asia. Just the though of being attacked by a wild tiger seems cool to me.
You need anyone reading this to know…?
I had my look way before that movie "Bronson" came out.
Why cycling and not, running or shot put or speed skating?
Cycling's cool, it's something that almost everyone learns at a young age. It was truly the first step for me to escape the confines of my street, my neighborhood, my city. It's what initally leads children into the realm of exploration. It allows them to travel further and faster than by foot or by shotput.
Your favorite ride/moment ever, just the details?
There have been so many, and I'm sure Hahn was there for most of them. I love riding with him. He's the equilibrium that can keep everyone in a group grounded. The North Cascades route was the absolute best just based on shear beauty, group dynamics and anytime camping is paired with a cycling trip, please count me in!
What's your job all about, why does it fit you?
It's called funemployment, which is great until you run out of money.
What's your program, like who and what and where is your world?
Livin-L-I-V-I-N. After all of the traveling I've done, especially with the Continental, seeing the places I've seen and met the people I've met, I realized that this is what life's about. To enjoy life, I need to be free to roam and travel and take advantage of the global network of acquaintances I've met along the way.
Where you live and why it suits you?
Los Angeles-Altadena to be exact, it's right at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. The weather here is amazing, I can ride outdoors 365 days a year and not have to worry too much about the rain, snow, or wind. We do get a little of all of that, but not enough top keep me in a basement sitting atop a trainer watching The Goonies for the 30th time.


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I found this lovely Singer in the floor of a thrift shop, stuffed in a corner pretty much forgotten about. She was purchased for little more than a song.
The paint and decals are nearly flawless. The machine, though the base is gone, appears to be in just wonderful shape. I do believe she is supposed to be a hand crank, but there is no crank. I cannot locate a serial number on the machine anywhere, but I'd love to know what model she is. Can anyone help
She'll be restored, put on a base and put back into service.
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April 27 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations
April 24, 2009
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, April 27, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., will make the following presentations to residents and county staff. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711. More information on the April 27 meeting, including an agenda, can be found online.
Volunteers in Police Services
The Board of Supervisors will congratulate the Fairfax County Volunteers in Police Services program for its 10th anniversary. Through this program 104 non-sworn volunteer citizens provide a variety of administrative services to the police department. In 2008, they provided more than 20,000 hours of service, an estimated savings of $500,000 to the county.
Parents Who Host Lose the Most
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Parents Who Host Lose the Most Month in Fairfax County. According the 2008 Fairfax County Youth Survey, alcohol is the single most abused substance by young people, and 68 percent of underage youth say they get alcohol from family and friends. Residents are urged to join in the campaign to educate adults about the health and safety risks of providing alcohol to those under 21.
Jamie Chang
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Jamie Chang for winning an Outstanding Interpretation Award in the Virginia State PTA Reflections Contest. Chang's entry, "Bow Wow", an interpretation of the theme "Wow!", earned the Outstanding Interpretation Award in the Visual Arts category and advancement to the National PTA competition.
Foster Care and Foster Family Recognition Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Foster Care and Foster Family Recognition Month in Fairfax County. There are currently more than 400 children in foster care in Fairfax County. More than 150 foster families throughout the county dedicate themselves to providing children with the love and values that nurture, encourage and prepare them for the years ahead. Residents are urged during May, and throughout the year, to volunteer their time and talents on behalf of children in foster care, and to support and recognize the commitment of foster families and professional staff who work with these children.
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Fairfax County. Approximately 190 new cases of Lyme disease were reported in Fairfax County in 2008, and numerous cases go unreported or undetected each year. Tick checks and proper tick removal are imperative, and if done correctly can aid in preventing the disease.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Fairfax County, providing an opportunity for residents to recognize the history, concerns, contributions and achievements of Asian/Pacific Americans and to create a favorable climate for a harmonious and fully integrated community.
Donate Life Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate April 2009 as Donate Life Month in Fairfax County. Nearly 2,000 people living in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant and thousands more need tissue transplants. Residents are urged to sign up as donors, to inform their family of their decision and to help raise awareness of the important need for organ, eye and tissue donation in the community.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
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Endomicroscopy in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Related Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surveillance (pCLE-PSC-IBD)
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|Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease
|Procedure: colonoscopy with endomicroscopy
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|Observational [Patient Registry]
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|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|1 Year
|Official Title:
|Probe-based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in Colonoscopic Surveillance of Patients With Primary Slerosing Cholangitis Related Inflammatory Bowel Disease (PSC-IBD)
- Sensitivity and specificity of endomicroscopy versus white light endoscopy in detection of dysplastic lesions in colon using histological assesment as a gold standard. [ Time Frame: one year ]
- measurement of number of dysplastic lesions discovered by adding pCLE to white-light endoscopy [ Time Frame: one year ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
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|August 2011
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|June 2014
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|December 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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patients with PSC-IBD
Only patients, colonoscopy with endomicroscopy
Procedure: colonoscopy with endomicroscopy
Examination will be performed in two steps. On the way from rectum to caecum, mucosa will be evaluated with white light endoscopy and random biopsies will be taken according to the routine standard with minimum of 2 biopsies from each 10 cm of colon. On the way back (from caecum to rectum) mucosa will be stained with indigo carmine and after intravenous fluorescein injection all macroscopically abnormal lesions will be examined by endomicroscopy and biopsied. Additionally, all places where random biopsies were taken will be also examined with endomicrosopy.
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Chromoendoscopy by applying a dye (indigo-carmine) through the colonoscop is the new standard for cancer surveillance in patients with IBD . It gives the opportunity to identify suspected areas of dysplasia and to take targeted biopsies. The diagnostic accuracy improves and the chances for detecting dysplastic areas increase. In recent years new endoscopic techniques have been developed, including laser-based endomicroscopy. There is an increasing need for structured evaluation of the efficiency of these techniques. Laser-based endomicroscopy, taking in vivo confocal microscopy pictures during the colonoscopy examination, is the most promising new method. This method is established in highly rated centers for the early diagnosis of neoplasia in the bile ducts and the esophagus but its role for detection early malignancies in the colon is not known and studying this issue is of very high clinical value.
Specific questions: Does the use of laser-based endomicroscopy increase the chances for early detection of dysplasia? What is the intraobserver variability? What is the learning curve for interpretation of confocal microscopy pictures? Material and methods: A laser-based endomicroscope (Cellvizio®, Mauna Kea Technologies) have been acquired and the examination procedure has been established at the Unit for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge. Eighty patients with PSC and IBD included in annual surveillance with colonoscopy with routine biopsy regime will be included in the study. After informed consent, patients are investigated with laser-based endomicroscopy during surveillance colonoscopy. Each colonic segment will be examined before and after staining with indigo-carmin. After intra-venous fluorescein (FITC) injection, all macroscopically abnormal lesions will be examined by endomicroscopy. Intravenous administration of FITC makes it possible to obtain in vivo microscopic pictures with up to a 1000x magnification of the colon mucosa. The Cellvizio® technique allows for evaluation of epithelial and endothelial cell structures in areas with suspicious changes as well as for acquisition of directed biopsies. Confocal pictures from all sites where biopsies have been taken are saved for future blind re-evaluation. The biopsies are taken according to the routine standard with minimum of 2 biopsies from each 10 cm in the colon. For the immunological and microbiological (specific aim 2) parts of the study, additional 16 biopsies are gathered from left, transverse, and right colon. All the laser-based endomicroscopy pictures and sequences are saved for further evaluation and further application in arranging pedagogical sessions for evaluation of the learning curve of the technique.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- clinical diagnosis of PSC-IBD
Exclusion Criteria:
- the lack of informed consent, allergy to fluorescein, B-blockers treatment
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01880606
|Gastro Center Karolinska University Hospital
|Stockholm, Sweden, 14186
|Study Chair:
|Annika Bergquist, PhD
|Gastro Center Karolinska Institute
|Responsible Party:
|Aldona Dlugosz, MD, PhD consultant, Karolinska University Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01880606 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|June 12, 2013
|Last Updated:
|April 24, 2015
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Intestinal Diseases
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Cholangitis, Sclerosing
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Bile Duct Diseases
Biliary Tract Diseases
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CAPTURING youngsters' sporting successes in the Adver can help inspire both them and the next generation, according to boxing champion Kelvin Young.
As part of Local Newspaper Week, which aims to highlight how papers make a difference, the Adver is focusing on the different areas of local life that fill its column inches.
Our sports desk's peerless reporting on all local professional and amateur sport from Swindon Town and speedway to ice hockey and swimming has put thousands of youngsters in the spotlight for their achievements – even following them through to superstardom.
Kelvin, who won his IBO super-middleweight inter-continental championship last October, has reflected on when he first got a mention in the local paper and the resolve it gave him to succeed.
A report in the Adver in April 2000 spoke of Kelvin as the emerging talent, at the tender age of just 13.
It said: "Emerging schoolboy Kelvin Young chalked up his fourth consecutive win with polished points win over Carl Andrews from the host National Smelting gym.
"The Bristolian contributed enormously to this thriller between two committed young boxers, but he failed to match Young's greater accuracy and could not complain when all three judges gave the verdict against him."
The 27-year-old, of Penhill, said: "The paper has always supported me – I remember when I was a kid and I first got a mention, I was like 'wow I'm in the paper'. It was great.
"As a kid growing up and being in the gym seeing the pros would be really exciting and I think when kids see people in the paper they look up to them. "I think it's good for kids to see me in there winning and it might inspire them too like it inspired me."
As well as the Grass Roots supplement published each Tuesday inside the Adver, the paper is there for every breaking and big story.
When Swindon Robins won the speedway Elite League the Adver was there to celebrate with them. When Paolo Di Canio quit as Swindon Town boss, the Adver was there with the fallout and to champion the fans' voice.
The paper also sings the praises of the often unsung heroes, through our annual Sports Awards, and through in-depth features on the work of organisations such as Swindon Town Football in the Community Trust.


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The Walking Club is starting again. All interested in walking during the evening hours are welcome to come along. There are no gimmicks. We'll just be walking, enjoying good conversation and making new friends.
We will start walking at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and will meet at the Chiefland Skateboard Park.
The goal will be to walk two miles or as much as you can. If you don't want to walk, bring your bike and ride along with us. Remember, there is safety in walking together. Everyone is invited.
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Adult smokers are on the decline in Levy County, but work remains to be done on the Healthiest Weight initiative, according to the Florida Department of Health's Levy Community Health Assessment (CHA) for Levy County, conducted in 2012 and 2013.
Free Six-Weeks Quit Tobacco classes are being offered on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Capital City Bank Conference Room, 2012 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, with free materials and nicotine replacement products valued at more than $80.
GAINESVILLE —Two-thirds of young people surveyed said the use of prescription stimulants is a moderate-to-large problem among youth, according to a new University of Florida study. Nearly 15 percent said they had used a prescription stimulant, the study shows, and almost 12 percent reported diverting medications by giving their stimulants to a peer or taking someone else's pills.
In the 1970s Ricky Nelson song, "Garden Party, one of the refrains goes, "You can't please everyone so you've got to please yourself." That may ring true to you if you're constantly stressed about making everyone around you happy.
A January report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration claimed 20 percent of U.S. adults experienced a mental illness in 2010 and five percent had a serious mental illness, with the latter corresponding to about 11.4 million adult Americans. The report defined "serious mental illness" using words mirroring those the federal government has used for years to define "disability." The highest rate of adult mental illness in terms of age was among 18 to 25 year-olds.
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text: Outdoorsmen and the sad shape we're in By John McCoy July 20, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- People ought to be dying to get outdoors, not dying after they get there.Fact is, though, more and more hunters, anglers, hikers, climbers and paddlers are dying "out there," and we're dying because we're fat and out of shape.I say "we" because I, too, fit that description. At age 58, and with a tractor-sized spare tire around my waist, I'm a better-than-average candidate for an exercise-induced shuffle off this mortal coil.If that should happen, I would become yet another statistic on an ever-growing ledger of outdoor mishaps attributed to poor diet and poor physical conditioning.The problem has become epidemic. A sizable percentage of deaths reported during the nation's hunting seasons are attributed to heart attacks suffered while afield. In West Virginia, where the terrain is steep and hunters are older and heavier than average, state-sponsored hunter safety education classes include tips on how to get in shape before hunting season begins.Hunters aren't the only ones dying out there. Earlier this week, I ran across a news item about search-and-rescue efforts in America's national parks.Park Service personnel launched 2,876 search-and-rescue missions last year. In 892 of those missions - nearly one-third - victims' fatigue or poor physical condition was the primary cause. More than 1,800 of those searches were for day hikers, weekend warriors who decided to take a stroll in the woods on their days off, and didn't bother to consider whether they were in good enough shape to complete the hike. Twenty-six of those hikers died.Now that I've reached the far limits of middle age and have begun crossing the border into elder-land, I've become painfully aware of my physical shortcomings. I avoid rugged terrain. I calculate carefully any distances I might need to hike, and take a pass when I think the effort might red-line my heart.What makes me so careful? Well, I once suffered the embarrassment of having my carcass hauled out of the woods, and I don't ever want that to happen again.I was fishing a remote Raleigh County trout stream. My fishing partners and I had hiked from the top of a mountain into a remote canyon, and had spent the day happily catching trout. But soon after we started hiking out, I ran out of gas. It was about a mile from the creek to where we'd parked our vehicle, and a quarter-mile into the climb I fell apart. I could stay on my feet and keep walking, but only at a fraction of my usual pace. I told my buddies to proceed ahead, hike to the car and wait for me there.About 15 minutes later I heard a vehicle approaching along the old gated logging road. It turned out to be a conservation officer. My friends had sent him down the hill after me, and he generously offered to transport me to the top of the hill.The heck of it is, I was in pretty darned good shape at the time. I was in my late 20s, and while I took blood-pressure medication, I jogged and played basketball regularly.For years, I believed the incident occurred because I'd forgotten to take a dose of medicine. It wasn't until my mid-40s, when I started bicycling for fitness, that I discovered the true cause - the dreaded "bonk." In short, my body ran out of fuel.I hadn't eaten much that day, and my body used up its available stores of glycogen, a substance the body converts to energy to fuel its muscles. When that happened, I "hit the wall." The same thing happened to me years later, during the final 3 miles of a 20-mile pre-breakfast bike ride. I finished the ride barely able to turn the pedals; if the road hadn't been dead flat I might have had to walk the bike home.The moral, dear readers, is that we all need to take into account our physical condition before we start doing strenuous things. The better shape we're in, the less likely we are to require help from those who protect and serve.Reach John McCoy at 304-348-1231 or email@example.com Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Charleston restaurant 2 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 3 Gazette editorial: Capito has second chance to do the right thing 4 Doug Smock: AAC not ready for Power 6 quite yet 5 WVU seeking improvements during off week Outdoors calendar Previous Story Deadline looms for bear permits Next Story


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U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists in Fort Pierce, Fla. have found treating potted citrus plants in heated plastic growth chambers can rid the plants of citrus greening symptoms.
The group, led by plant pathologist Yongping Duan, subjected 2.5-year-old container-grown seedlings to varying temperatures for two to 10 days, according to a news release
Infections were measured a week before heat treatments, then 30 days, 60 days and 270 days afterward.
The results showed that exposing the seedlings to at least 48 hours of temperatures of 104-107 degrees significantly reduced and often eliminated huanglongbing, or HLB, infection.
Monitoring showed the effects can last for up to two years.
Another trial looked at encasing infected trees in opaque plastic tents to heat them up for about a week.
Once the tents were removed, the top 10-12 inches of the tree tops were pruned to remove the part damaged by the heat.
Preliminary results showed that the solar heat triggered disease remission and prolonged the trees' productivity.
The treatments work best in nurseries and greenhouses, where constant temperature can be maintained and infection is in the early stages and hasn't yet reached plant roots.
The tents could be an option to growers with infected trees in groves, according to the release.


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Children as young as 12 soon could be able to hunt big game in Utah. A bill that would lower the minimum age from 14 passed the Senate January 31 and only needs a couple more formal readings before it goes to the governor.
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Friday, September 15, 2017
Gun owners received good news this week with the passage of the SHARE Act by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources (see related story). Meanwhile, progress continued to be made on another NRA legislative ...
In a special meeting on August 29, the nine-member City Council of Sacramento unanimously agreed to allocate $1.5 million in funding and to move forward with a "gun-violence reduction strategy" that will include cash payments ...
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Last night, the California Legislature adjourned the 2017 session. Three anti-gun bills, AB 7, AB 424 and SB 464, passed the Legislature and will now be considered by Governor Brown. Contact Governor Brown and urge him ...
As we have reported, this year's version of the SHARE Act is the most expansive and far-reaching yet. Besides previously-introduced provisions aimed at enhancing opportunities for hunting, fishing, and shooting and broadening access to federal lands ...
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
"Today marks an important step in protecting the Second Amendment freedoms of America's hunters and sportsmen and strengthening our outdoor heritage," said Chris W. Cox, executive director, NRA-ILA. "The SHARE Act will cut burdensome red tape that restricts ...
Dana Milbank is not a serious journalist. A former White House correspondent for the Washington Post, Milbank now writes what can be characterized as a humor column for the paper.
Friday, September 8, 2017
On Sept. 1, U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan introduced H.R. 3668, the Sportsman's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act (SHARE Act), a wide-ranging package of legislation aimed at promoting Second Amendment rights and America's outdoor sporting traditions.
This week, twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton released her new book, "What Happened," which chiefly serves to assign blame to the myriad politicians, journalists, organizations, countries, prejudices, and technologies she claims caused her defeat. Gun ...
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This Tuesday, September 19, Senate Bill 169 is scheduled for a vote during the executive session in the Senate Judiciary Committee. SB 169 would allow for the concealed carry of a firearm without a concealed carry license ...
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Certainly, the rest of America's thoughts and prayers are with the USVI as Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, closes in on the Caribbean. Nevertheless, the scope of Gov. Mapp's order is a shocking incursion ...
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Seth MacFarlane to Guest On 'The Simpsons': 'D'oh!' or 'Alright!'?
Like Maggie Simpson and the baby with the unibrow, many fans of The Simpsons have long considered fans of Family Guy their mortal enemy. Speaking as an early Simpsons purist, it always felt as though the animated Fox rival is a sub-par rip-off that uses broad, lowbrow humor to appeal to the masses and lacking the brains, sharp wit, and heart of The Simpsons. Even more distressing, as the quality of The Simpsons has declined over the past few years, Family Guy — and its ubiquitous creator and future Oscar host Seth MacFarlane — seemed to only to get more popular and part of the cultural dialogue.
That's not to say MacFarlane and Family Guy haven't taken their fair share of hits from the animation community in the midst of all this. In the classic episode of South Park titled "Cartoon Wars" which skewered the fellow button-pushing comedy, Eric Cartman cried "Don't you ever compare me to Family Guy", while The Simpsons made an even louder statement by quite literally making Peter Griffin a Homer Simpson clone during a Treehouse of Horror episode. But while South Park may be standing strong on their stance about Family Guy and its writers room full of manatees, The Simpsons might be calling a truce for good.
Fox has confirmed to Hollywood.com that Family Guy's MacFarlane will voice a role on The Simpsons during the Season 25 premiere in 2013. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, who originally reported the news, The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean explained, "We wanted to come together in a bipartisan way to make Fox Sunday night rock." The episode titled "Dangers on a Train," MacFarlane will reportedly play a married man who attempts to woo Marge. (Good luck, she's already turned down the advances of bowling instructor Jacques and her obsessed high school prom date Artie Ziff!)
Though a Simpsons/Family Guy peace offering is actually nothing new (Dan Castallaneta aka Homer Simpson, once cameo'd on Family Guy), it's hard to say if the same can be said for the fans. Twitter reactions from fans have ranged from zingers ("'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane will guest star on 'The Simpsons. He'll play a guy who comes to Springfield and steals everything," wrote @MancowMuller) to discouraged sentiments. (As one EW commenter griped, "Just when I thought The Simpsons couldn't sink any lower…") It all feels a little bit like Springfield is making peace with Shelbyville but the townsfolk are all still a little too mad about that lemon tree to be nice. After all, it was ours first and you tried to take it as your own. Maybe its just remaining bitterness about a Simpsons long since past, or its MacFarlane getting a taste of his own medicine. In this case, the medicine tastes like turnip juice.
Will you watch Seth MacFarlane's appearance on The Simpsons? Or is the Family Guy creator and all things Family Guy as welcome to Simpsons fans as Lyle Lanley in North Haverbrook?
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How to Avoid Belayer's Neck
"Inescapable" is the first word that comes to mind. With more than a dozen joints and a full case of muscles, is it any wonder that the neck gets pissy when put into a hyperextended position for long periods? Belayer's neck is probably one of the most common complaints we all hear at the crag. The best remedy is to not belay. The next is to not look up. Braces are a waste of time. Like bike helmets, it's not because they are ineffective, but rather for more ephemeral reasons like convenience or vanity.
Compare the number of people you have seen wearing a neck orthotic for belaying to the number of people you have seen belaying. There will never be a tipping point where these become standard issue, but if you have a crappy neck they will certainly help. Likewise, if you lack the monocular coordination of a chameleon, those funny vision-bending-glasses that enable you to look up by looking down will work a treat. Assuming, of course, that you can get your visual cortex around the concept and not break an ankle in the process.
Without the paraphernalia you will need to shake your booty. Look up. Look down. Bend backward. Lean to the side. Hustle like you have position-related ADHD. Use your eyeball muscles! Position your neck at different angles regularly and only as much as you have to. Optimize your stance such that you reduce the extension factor. For instance, in a cave you can turn around to face out instead of craning your neck to look up and back.


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-- Prince of Glory Lutheran Church, 1357 W. 14 Mile Road, Madison Heights. Lenten Midweek Soup and Spiritual Vitamin, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through March 20.
-- Prince of Glory Lutheran Church, 1357 W. 14 Mile Road, Madison Heights. Special program for Fathers "Courageous" discussion series, 10 a.m. Feb. 17-March 24.
-- Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church, 2399 Figa Ave., West Bloomfield Township. Gentle Yoga for seniors and First Time Yogis, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays Feb. 20-April 10.
-- First Free Will Baptist Church of Pontiac, 1750 Baldwin Road, Pontiac, 248-335-6011. Reformers Unanimous, a Christian-based program for those with addictions will be at 7 p.m. every Friday.
-- St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 3795 Sashabaw Road, Waterford Township. Moms Day Out, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays. This is a free program for parents with children 6 weeks to 5 years who need a few hours to get things done without children in tow. Contact Lois at 248-674-4322.
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-- Ward Church, 40000 W. Six Mile Road, Northville, 248-557-5526, www.iceaOnline.org. VBS/Summer of Purpose event, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 16. The cost is $45 per person or $55 at the door. Exhibit City will edge the church's large gymnasium, a series of booths, each sponsored by a Christian publisher displaying its curriculum for summer 2013, along with demonstrations, supplies and wares.
-- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28000 New Market Road, Farmington Hills. Valentine's Dinner Dance, 6-11 p.m. Feb. 16. The cost is $35 per couple or $20 per person.
Feb. 17
-- St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 Tuscola Road, Frankenmuth. A Special Performance of "Noye's Fludde," 4 p.m. Feb. 17. The concert is a children's opera.
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-- Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. Purim at Congregation T'chiyah, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 23.


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All through the summer, as Team USA pursued its second consecutive Olympic gold medal and its third straight international tournament championship, team chairman Jerry Colangelo remained coy about his future with the organization. He dropped hints that, unlike coach Mike Krzyzewski, he would be returning for another tour with USA Basketball, at least through the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, but he would not specifically confirm that he was planning to be back. On Tuesday, it became official —Colangelo was elected chairman of Team USA again.
"I'm excited to again serve USA Basketball as chairman for the next four years," Colangelo said in a statement. "I'm proud of the many successes USA Basketball's coaches and players achieved over the past four years and I'm looking forward to helping keep that momentum going.
"We were not only successful in competitions, but in the manner in which everyone associated with USA Basketball represented our country on and away from the court. We focused on showing the utmost respect for the competitions and for our international opponents.
"Four years ago I remarked that there is a great legacy at USA Basketball and my goal was to continue growing the legacy and to continue growing the game on every level and that will remain the case the next four years."
Colangelo took over USA Basketball following the team's embarrassing performance in the 2004 Olympics in Athens. In four tournaments since — two World Championships and two Olympics — Team USA has lost just once, winning three golds and a bronze.
Colangelo's most pressing task is replacing Krzyzewski, who Colangelo has said he hopes to talk into coming back. But Krzyzewski has been resolute about his retirement from Team USA.
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Idea Exchange: Practice placing IV catheters on this beary good patient
Nov 01, 2012
We clamp the IV line at the end. The fluid—enhanced with food coloring—simulates a flash in the catheter. Having an assistant squeeze the bag or using an inflatable pressure bag helps to build up pressure in the line.After we practice placing the catheter, we unclamp the line, pull it through until the hole made by the catheter is at the distal end of the clamp, reclamp, and snip off the end.
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THREE people were assaulted during a gang attack in Colchester.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an incident in Head Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The three men were walking past two groups of people involved in an argument at about 1am on their way to Crouch Street.
They were attacked and one, a 21-year-old man from Braintree, suffered a fractured eye socket.
An 18-year-old man from Colchester has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and being drunk and disorderly.
He has been bailed until October while investigations continue.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "This was a nasty unprovoked assault."
Anyone with information call Det Con Duncan Collyer or Det Sgt Dan Jeffries at Colchester CID on 101.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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discspeed wrote:We're not owls
keltik wrote:the Pure is a driving machine. it shapes like a stripper on e. it can also fly straight as the pecker on the guy watching the stripper. I'm in love with a stripper.
there is nothing pure about what this disc does to/for me.
masterbeato wrote:...900 feet, everybody is happy.
keltik wrote:The Magnet is much more stable, and has a deeper rim.
JimW wrote:Been working on my putting stance/launch lately and have changed it from what I was previously doing so starting tomorrow I'm going to give the Pures another go as my putting putter. In the past I used a regular staggered stance/push putt but over the past few weeks I've been transitioning to a sorta hybrid stance (though much more staggered than straddle) with more spin on the disc and on a lower line. Early returns are promising for the potential of better power and consistency of form but I think the Pure may be better suited than the Wizard, especially at longer range.
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Partnership for Permanent Housing Wins Award of Excellence
Oct. 16, 2009
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Fairfax County's Partnership for Permanent Housing Program (PPH) has been selected for a 2009 National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) Award of Excellence in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program category. Since its launch as a pilot program in 2006, PPH has established itself as a well structured and successful model for moving homeless families into permanent housing and homeownership while creating a foundation for sustainable self-sufficiency.
This innovative program is a collaborative effort among county government and nonprofit organizations. Partners include the county's Department of Housing and Community Development and Department of Family Services, and three local nonprofit organizations (New Hope Housing, Northern Virginia Family Service and Reston Interfaith). PPH is an important component of the county's 10-Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness and has become a model of collaboration and partnership.
NACCED is a national nonprofit organization composed of county government agencies that administer community and economic development and affordable housing programs. An affiliate of the National Association of Counties (NACo), NACCED recognizes the many achievements of counties through the annual Awards of Excellence
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
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To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711