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Batman fans have had plenty to enjoy in HeroClix at the end of 2012 with the full expansion set by his name, and the fun continues this month with the new Batman: Streets of Gotham countertop set! With over 40 figures in single figure boosters and three figure team packs, a Fast Forces set, and more, Streets is also the second major component in the current No Mans Land tournament series. Today well be taking a look at the upcoming sets Fast Forces pack. Perfect for new players (and veterans too), Fast Forces sets include six figures with complementary point values so you can easily build a team right out of the box and start playing. The Streets of Gotham Fast Forces brings together the group of heroes known as the Birds of Prey! With sculpts drawn from the new set (and the DC 10th Anniversary set in the case of one figure), these figures have new and different dials for Oracle, Lady Blackhawk, Huntress, Black Canary, Hawk, and Dove, plus a brand new double-sided map!
The Streets of Gotham pack has the same Fast Forces packaging players have come to expect and recognize at their local stores. All six figures are encased in a tall clamshell that can stand up on a shelf or hang from a hook. An insert at the front features Black Canary and the sets logo, while the packs map and cards are secured in a sleeve behind the figures. The side of the pack has artwork showing off more of the team, while the back panel features all six in a cool action shot. At the bottom is a brief description of the set along with thumbnail images of the maps. In addition to the stated contents youll also find inside a code for online content as well as a sheet explaining the basic rules of the game.
The first Birds of Prey team appeared in comics in 1995 when Oracle, Barbara Gordon, partnered with Black Canary, Dinah Lance. As time went on they would work with a variety of other superheroes with an all-female roster (and some occasional male guest appearances). Gordon, the original Batgirl, had a number of years back been shot by Joker and partially paralyzed; she reinvented herself as the master of information Oracle, dispensing orders and intel from Gothams clocktower building. Her partner Dinah Lance is the second Black Canary, and besides her sonic scream power is a highly trained martial artist. Helena Bertinelli, the Huntress, is another Gotham City vigilante whom even Batman has considered too violent in the past. A woman displaced in time, Lady Blackhawk (Zinda Blake) was the first female member of the World War II ace pilot unit. In the present she was recruited by Oracle because of her piloting AND fighting abilities. Finally, Hawk (Hank Hall) and Dove (Dawn Granger) are a superhero duo imbued with powers by the mysterious Lords of Chaos and Order. Serving on the Birds of Prey, Hawk would become the first official male member of the team.
With their vastly different backgrounds, powers, and fighting styles, these six Birds of Prey are all quite unique in appearance. Oracle sits at her command center in casual clothing, wheelchair pulled up to a keyboard with five computer screens above it. Look closely to see the details of her yellow computer glasses and microphone headset, as well as all of the interesting things displayed on her screens. Black Canary takes a martial arts pose, crouched low and turned to the side with fists at the ready. Her bright blonde hair (dyed) contrasts nicely with her glossy black bodysuit and fishnets.
Lady Blackhawk, giving a saucy salute with her other hand on her hip, is dressed in a feminine version of the iconic Blackhawks uniform consisting of a buttoned up jacket, short skirt, boots, gloves, and military cap. Huntress stands straight as an arrow with her head turned and arm upraised to shoot her mini crossbow. Her unique purple, black, and white costume is very detailed with multiple belts and pouches, textured gloves and boots, tall pointed mask, and a cape floating behind her. Hawk and Dove are as different as their namesakes, Hank foreboding with his arms crossed as he tries to keep his anger in check and Dawn leaping into the fray to protect innocents. Their costumes reflect their differences as well, hers in pale blue and white with a fringed collar/cape and his in white and red with jagged edges and long tendrils over his shoulders.
Building a Birds of Prey HeroClix team is a snap with this Fast Forces set. Huntress, Black Canary, Hawk, and Dove are each 100 points, while Oracle and Lady Blackhawk are both 50. Need a hard-hitting 300 point team? Grab Hawk, Dove, and Black Canary. Or switch out Canary for Huntress to boost your range. Oracle and Lady Blackhawk present you with lots of options and support, and they go great with the others (especially Oracle with Huntress and Canary). In larger point games you can even play the entire team; they add up nicely to a round 500 points. Youve got plenty of options, and none of them are bad! Of course, you can also team up these members with other characters with the Birds of Prey keyword, from Streets of Gotham all the way back to Hypertime.
Distinct from their versions in the Streets of Gotham booster set and elsewhere, these figures have unique dials and powers that set them apart but still capture the characters perfectly. The brutish Hawk is a solid brick-type figure with a good mix of Charge with Super Strength, Leap/Climb, Close Combat Expert, Flurry, Quake, and Battle Fury; damage reducers run his entire dial until Regeneration on his final click to get him back in the game! Dove, meanwhile, is a tough opponent to take out as she whittles down your team with Flight, Incapacitate, Super Senses, Probability Control, some Exploit Weakness, Plasticity, and Energy Shield/Deflection; late game she too picks up Regeneration and Support as well. Always best as a pair, the two buff each other via the Titans team ability and Traits; Hawk gets a defense boost while Doves attack is increased.
Meanwhile, Black Canary has a standard power on every number of her dial, mixing it up with both ranged and close combat attacks, mobility with Running Shot and Leap/Climb, Perplex and Outwit, and a full dial of Combat Reflexes. Her Canary Cry blasts to a printed range of 5 with two targets, and she sports the Batman Ally team ability for Stealth. Finally, when Oracle is on the map Black Canarys In Contact with Oracle trait lets her modify any of her combat values by +1 when given a non-free action!
Like Canary, Huntress has the same In Contact trait, Batman Ally team ability, and no special powers. Hers transition from ranged to close combat starting with Running Shot and Willpower, then Leap/Climb, Penetrating/Psychic Blast, Toughness, and Ranged Combat Expert mid-dial, and finally Flurry, Blades/Claws/Fangs, and Combat Reflexes to keep her deadly at the end. With a 7 range and two targets Huntress is sure to deal a lot of damage. Focusing less on damage and more on support is Oracle, who begins the game with Stealth, Incapacitate, Shape Change, and a special power that lets her move teammates. Shell keep that power for three more clicks along with Phasing/Teleport and alternating Perplex and Outwit. Another team player but with bite of her own is Lady Blackhawk. The ace pilot starts out with a 10 movement and Aerie One special power with a super-charged Carry ability that breaks all the usual rules! After airlifting in her teammates Zinda switches mid-dial to Flurry, Combat Reflexes, and Close Combat Expert to do her share of the fighting. End dial she hops in Aerie One again to evacuate any injured allies, and a click of Ranged Combat Expert lets her shoot back at those chasing her.
Beyond the great figures each Fast Forces pack comes with cool new maps, and the Birds of Prey here are no exception. On one side is Crime Alley, birthplace of Batman! It was here that Thomas and Martha Wayne were shot to death in an alley outside of a theater. In this new Indoor/Outdoor map, Crime Alley is a depressed area of Gotham City with a busy street on one side and the decrepit theater on the other. The outdoor portion is pretty much what youd expect, with some varied terrain including a small secondary building (elevated), cars (hindering), and AC units (hindering). Meanwhile, the interior of the theater offers a maze of many terrain types with walls, blocking columns, elevated projection booths, and hindering ticket booth, concessions stand, and theater chairs. The starting areas on this map are on either short side, which means that while both players share the street one can start on top of the small building while the other can set up in the theater. There are several neat small details on this map that hardcore Bat-fans will enjoy like the commemorative roses placed in the alley for the Waynes and the torn remains of posters for what looks like a Zorro film in the lobby of the theater.
On the flipside is the Gotham City Clocktower, home to Oracle and headquarters of the Birds of Prey. A very interesting layout thatll take some getting used to, the tower features a large central indoor section surrounded by an outdoor ledge decorated with blocking terrain gargoyles. Three edges of the map (and one square on the fourth side) are special Street Terrain - if a character without certain abilities or powers ends up there after actions resolve it takes 1 unavoidable damage and is placed back in its owners starting area. Inside the tower itself is a complex elevated platform with lots of ramps, and scattered across it are computer terminals and Oracles furniture (hindering terrain).
Just like the others, the Birds of Prey Fast Forces pack offers a lot of playability and team building options with six fun figures and two cool new maps (which besides giving you more options are also locations for you to play additional No Mans Land gang events). The Birds of Prey arrive alongside the single figure boosters and team packs of Streets of Gotham next Wednesday, December 19th.
Check back again on Friday as we look at even more cool HeroClix from Streets of Gotham!
Review and Photos by Scott Rubin
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TPWD News Release — Nov. 20, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas — Santa Claus forsakes his reindeer-pulled sleigh in favor of an aerial tramway in El Paso and a Texas State Railroad steam train in Palestine in just a couple of the unusual twists to holiday season celebrations in state parks throughout Texas.
Jolly ol' Saint Nick will be on Ranger Peak in El Paso awaiting children riding the Wyler Aerial Tramway high above the Franklin Mountains. Santa will receive letters from the children and pose with them for photographs from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 17-18 and Dec. 21-22.
A four-minute ascent in a Swiss-made cable car takes riders almost 1,000 feet up, over a yawning Franklin Mountains canyon, to an observation deck affording a 360-degree view of 7,000 square miles of El Paso-Juarez (Mexico), New Mexico and West Texas. The cost for the special event is $7 for adults, $4 for kids 4 to 12 and free for children 3 and younger. Call (915) 562-9899 for more information.
Take a Victorian Train Ride on the Texas State Railroad Dec. 2, 9, and 16 to experience a Christmas of yesteryear aboard vintage rail cars pulled by a steam locomotive through the Piney Woods of East Texas. Costumed strolling carolers and Santa will add to the festive event. Brownies, cookies, lemonade, eggnog and hot cider will be served.
The steam train departs the Victorian-style depot in Palestine at 3 p.m. for the 26-mile trip to Rusk. The cost is $30 for adults, $10 for children 3 to 12, and free for those 2 and younger. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (903) 683-2561 or (800) 442-8951.
Santa will be on hand, as well, on Dec. 17 in Stonewall for the 37th annual Tree Lighting at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site in the Texas Hill Country. Carolers, a live nativity and tours of the early 1900s Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm illuminated by candles and old-time lamps add to the festive holiday spirit.
A special nighttime holiday tour of the LBJ National Historical Park and Texas White House of the late President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird will be offered. Light refreshments will be served after the 6 p.m. tree-lighting ceremony.
Dates of other special Texas State Park holiday events are:
December 2006 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Early German Christmas — Get into the season spirit with a stroll down the park's quarter-mile trail illuminated by thousands of tiny Christmas lights. Experience a German-style Christmas with a visit to the traditionally decorated 1850s-era home of German brewer H. L. Kreische in La Grange. Enjoy refreshment and entertainment. Call (979) 968-5658 for dates and times. Available by reservation only to groups of 30 or more. Fees: $12 per persons; children 12 and under free.
December 2006 — Battleship TEXAS SHS — Yuletide Texas — Christmas was a very special time for the sailors and officers who served aboard the Battleship TEXAS. Visit the vessel in LaPorte throughout the month to see the battleship that served in both world wars adorned with lights, ornaments and decorations in the spirit of the season just as crew members did while serving their country. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and free for children 12 and younger. Call (281) 479-2431 for more information.
December 2006 — Big Spring SP — Poinsettias in the Park — Visit the park in Big Spring and see six large, metal poinsettias 20 fee wide and 8 feet tall, wrapped in Christmas lights. The lighted poinsettias will be placed along the edge of the 200-foot bluff at the northern limit of the Edwards Plateau inside the park. The poinsettia decoration is done in conjunction with the city's Festival of Lights in the neighboring Comanche Trail Park where more than 500,000 lights shine. Call (432) 263-4931.
December 1–3, 8–10 — Lake Mineral Wells SP & Trailway — Cross Timbers Cowboy Campfire Christmas — Bring the whole family to the park for a Cowboy Christmas weekend. Saturday night join us at the Lone Star Amphitheater for a campfire and a program of cowboy music, poetry and sing-a-long with a Christmas theme. Campfire program 6-8 p.m. Friday — Sunday drive through the park and enjoy a Cowboy Christmas light display from dusk-10 p.m. (940) 328-1171
Dec. 1-25 — Starr Family Home SHS — Candlelight Christmas Dinners — In conjunction with the Wonderland of Lights Festival in Marshall, catered dinners will be offered complete with musical entertainment and a tour of the historic Starr Mansion. The dinners are for group bookings by reservation only. Call (903) 935-3044 for times, fees and reservations.
Dec. 2 — Varner-Hogg Plantation SHS — Christmas Open House — Head to West Columbia and step back in time for a tour of Varner-Hogg Plantation decked out in 1850s splendor for the holidays. Children will enjoy making crafts and refreshments will be available. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (979) 345-4656.
Dec. 2 — Goliad SP — Christmas at the Mission — Experience the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Mission Espiritu Santo. Dr. James Lee will direct the Beeville Community Chorus in a performance of secular Christmas music inside the old mission chapel. Flickering candlelight, phenomenal acoustics and voices raised in song create a visual and auditory holiday experience like no other. Hours: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call (361) 645-3405.
Dec. 2 — Brazos Bend SP — Simple Christmas — Escape the hustle and bustle of the season with a trip to Needville. Enjoy an afternoon and evening of the simple life: making s'mores, Dutch over cooking, rope making, piñatas, hayride, plus a visit from a Southern Santa. Bring a picnic supper to enjoy while listening to the sounds of The Brazos River Pickers, an old-time bluegrass band at the outdoor amphitheater. Refreshments will be available. Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call (979) 553-5101.
Dec. 2 — Eisenhower Birthplace SHS — Old-Fashioned Christmas at Ike's House — Tour the birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, decorated for the holiday season in 1890's style. Children are encouraged to bring their Christmas list for Santa who arrives at 2 p.m. The event is free, but tours of the birthplace are $3 for adults; children under 12 are free. Call (903) 465-8908.
Dec. 2-3 — Lyndon B. Johnson SP & HS — Holiday Cookie Decorating and German Traditions — Have fun decorating cookies as it was done for a German Christmas celebration in the 1900s at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm in Stonewall. Hear the legend of Saint Nicholas and experience other German holiday activities and traditions on the farm. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (830) 644-2252.
Dec. 2, 8-9, 15-16 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Trail of Lights — Walk along the fantastic quarter-mile tail overlooking the town of La Grange and be delighted by thousands of lights along the way. Experience the more traditionally decorated 1850s-era German home of H. L. Kreische, bedecked in Christmas splendor, in a Texas-German style. Bring your children to tell secrets to Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and enjoy the genuine hospitality of the Friends of Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, sponsors of the event. Hours: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fees: $3 adults and $1 children 3 to 12. Call (979) 968-5658.
Dec. 3 — Magoffin Home SHS — Holiday Tea — Begin the Christmas season by joining us in El Paso for the annual Victorian tea party. The home is elegantly decorated in the Victorian style for Christmas. There will be seatings at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fee: $12.50 per person; advance ticket purchase required. Call (915) 533-5147.
Dec. 9 — Battleship TEXAS SHS — Santa Swingin' 40s Christmas — Visit the Battleship TEXAS moored in La Porte and enjoy the spirit of the holidays. Write and mail letters to Santa, hear swing music and see dancing performed live onboard. Enjoy hot wassail, meet and have your picture taken with Santa and much more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: $10 for adults; $5 senior citizens and free for children 12 and under. Call (281) 479-2431.
Dec. 9 — Cedar Hill SP — Caroling Through Penn Farm — We will begin the evening with a lantern-lit tour of Penn Farm in Cedar Hill, followed by a Christmas carol sing-a-long around the campfire. Afterwards, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Hours: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Call (972) 291-3900, ext. 232 to confirm program.
Dec. 9 — Stephen F. Austin SP — Pancake Breakfast with Santa — Join Santa for a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, and let him know all your dreams for this Christmas. Hours: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fees: $3 per person. Call (979) 885-3613.
Dec. 9 — Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS — Candlelight Christmas — The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a traditional 19th century Christmas come alive at this annual Barrington Living History Farm event. Dr. Anson Jones and his family invite you to help decorate Barrington with greenery, play traditional games, make old-fashioned crafts, listen to stories, and as the evening draws to a close, enjoy the candlelight while dancing to polkas, waltz and schottische tunes. Heart and chuck wagon cooking, taffy pulls, hot spiced cider and cookies add to the festivities. Hours: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fees: $2 for Texas State Parks Pass members, $6 non-members, $4 students, free for children 6 and younger. Call (936) 878-2213.
Dec. 9 — Fulton Mansion SHS — Christmas Caroling at the Mansion — Bring the family for real old-fashioned Christmas caroling on the grounds in Fulton. Afterwards, enjoy gingerbread and cider. For reduced fee, see the beautiful decorations on the first floor of the mansion. Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call (361) 729-0326.
Dec. 9 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP —Holiday Celebration — Have a fun-filled afternoon of activities and music. First, bring out your creative side at our annual Gingerbread House Design and Construction Marathon, with the Friends of Martin Dies, Jr. State Park providing all the supplies you need to create a truly unique creation beginning at 2 p.m. Then join in a festive sing-along concert of seasonal songs and hymns beginning at 4 p.m. All activities held in the Dining Hall in the Walnut Ridge Unit of the park. Call (409) 384-5231.
Dec. 9 — Stephen F. Austin SP — Christmas Caroling Hayride — Come to San Felipe and take a caroling hayride with us through the park and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate afterwards. Hours: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring one canned good per person for free admission. Call (979) 885-3613.
Dec. 9 — Estero Llano Grande SP — Christmas in the Park — Visit this World Birding Center site in Weslaco for a fun day of free arts and crafts, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Enjoy all of our wintering wildlife as well. Don't forget to visit our park store to pick up some unusual Christmas gifts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (956) 565-3919.
Dec. 14 — Fort Leaton SHS — Christmas on the Border — Celebrate this special time of the year with a traditional borderlands Christmas in Presidio. See the posada, folklorico dancers, enjoy refreshments and be ready to sing along with us. Hours: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call: (432) 229-3613.
Dec. 16 — Abilene SP — Christmas Stories Around the Campfire — Gather around the campfire and listen to your favorite Christmas stories while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies. You never know who may show up. Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call (325) 572-3204.
Dec. 16 — Lake Texana SP — Christmas Crafts — Bring the kids to Edna and get ready for the holidays by making decorations for your home at the Nature Center. Hours: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call (361) 782-5718.
Dec. 23 — Lake Texana SP — Campfire Carols — Sit around the campfire at Lake Texana in Edna, enjoy some hot cider or cocoa and sing your favorite Christmas carols at the Nature Center. Hours: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (361) 782-5718.


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ITMS offices are located in Jobst Hall, Rooms 237, 229. The video classroom studio is located in Jobst Hall, Room 215.
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Westbury-based travel agent Michael Eaves is celebrating after the company he is part of awarded - Travel Counsellors - was awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise.
Mr Eaves runs his own home-based travel business as part of the leading independent travel company, which has now been awarded the UK's highest accolade for business success.
The independent travel company, which has one of the highest scores in the world for client loyalty, received the award for International Trade having successfully brought its business model to overseas markets in Ireland, the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Dubai and, most recently, Belgium.
Mr Eaves said: "I am thrilled the company has received this fantastic accolade.
"Our international expansion hugely benefits me and my clients as I have access to exclusive products and can draw on the local knowledge and support of fellow Travel Counsellors in eight countries across the globe, offering my clients a unique level of personal insight into travel destinations worldwide.
"Plus I have 24/7 support from our global offices, so my clients know I am always available to help them should they need it."
The company, which now has 800 Travel Counsellors like Mr Eaves across the UK and a further 500 in its overseas operations, has experienced a growth of 120 per cent since its first overseas launch in Ireland nine years ago.
Since joining the company in 2009, Mr Eaves has seen his leisure and corporate travel business go from strength to strength.
The award also follows Travel Counsellors being the first, and so far the only, UK travel agency to receive the Queen's Award for Innovation in 2003, which recognised the company's original and pioneering concept of enabling travel professionals such as Mr Eaves to work from home while supporting them from the company's central head office in the UK, which now has over 200 staff and a further 60 in its overseas offices.
Mr Eaves said: "I am so proud to be part of a company that has received the Queen's Award for a second time and that has grown globally because its clients trust the independent, expert, personalised travel advice we provide.
"I take the time to get to know my clients and their needs to find them the perfect trip that's just right for them. My clients really appreciate the fact that I am always there for them should they need me, something they would not find by booking online, and they can be safe in the knowledge that their money is safe in the Travel Counsellors' dedicated financial trust fund."
Travel Counsellors continued success has also recently been recognised when the company was listed in the 2014 Sunday Times Profit Track earlier this month.
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text: Vines & Vittles: What's in my glass on Thanksgiving? By John Brown November 17, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- I've proclaimed this many times before, but it bears repeating: Thanksgiving is truly a wine lover's holiday!Simply put, it's the culinary versatility of the Thanksgiving dinner, and the way turkey and all the fixin's can be successfully paired with just about any type of wine.The turkey itself possesses meat that has a variety of different flavors, colors and textures, which can match nicely with any medium- to full-bodied white or red. And, when you add the dishes that traditionally accompany Thanksgiving dinner, things really get interesting.Whether you use a light, slightly sweet German Riesling or Alsatian pinot gris, a fruit-forward Grüner Veltliner or an herbal and dry sauvignon blanc (which pairs nicely with a sage-flavored bread dressing) or a rich and full-bodied chardonnay, you will find that oven-roasted turkey will pair nicely with each of these white wines.However, what surprises so many folks (particularly those who adhere to the rigid view that you should only pair white wine with white meat) is how well turkey matches up to big red wines, especially when the "national bird" has been charcoal-grilled or smoked. Full-bodied reds like syrah, cabernet sauvignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape or even zinfandel go especially well with smoked or grilled turkey.Oven-roasted turkey is also very nicely accompanied by medium-bodied reds such as Chianti Classico, pinot noir or tempranillo, from Spain. Several years ago, I even opened older Bordeaux to celebrate the holiday.But this year, I'm going for a semi-smoked, charcoal-grilled turkey.Here's how I'm doing the national bird this year. After soaking my 15-pound turkey in a brine of kosher salt, brown sugar, water, apple cider and beer for about three hours, the bird will be stuffed with bread dressing to which Italian sausage, chestnuts, onion and celery will be added. I'll prepare a charcoal fire, move the coals to either side of the grill, place an aluminum pan half filled with water between the coals and then place the bird directly above the water and grill for about 3 1/2 hours.There will also be the usual Thanksgiving dinner accompaniments of mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, giblet gravy, peas and mushrooms and pearl onions along with freshly baked rolls and pumpkin pie. Of course, cranberry relish will also make an appearance, as will the following special wines.To get everyone in the proper mood, I'll open a bottle or two of Domain Chandon Blanc de Noirs as an aperitif. Then I will decant into separate carafes a 2007 Schlumberger Alsatian Riesling along with a 2008 Domaine Serene Evenstad Pinot Noir to accompany the meal. I think it's fun to experiment with both wines and discuss the relative merits of each with various components of the meal.For a dessert of pumpkin pie, I will open a bottle of 2005 Two Hands For Love or Money (a late-harvest Semillon from Australia). This wine rivals the storied sauternes of France and is infused with apricot and honeyed sweetness and just a touch of the "noble rot" so sought after in great late-harvest wines.By the way, all of the wines mentioned here were purchased locally.After such a meal, it is prudent to take a slow walk around the neighborhood before plopping down on the couch in a tryptophan-induced coma to watch football or old James Bond movies.Happy Thanksgiving. For more on the art and craft of wine, visit John Brown's Vines & Vittles blog at thegazz.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says 4 Reunions: Sept. 26, 2017 5 Rod Run and Doo Wop brings classic cars, music to Boulevard for 12th year Let us eat coffeecake Previous Story Kitchen range hoods have style, power and a purr Next Story


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Here is a list of events and goings-on in the world of genealogy blogging. Here's what is happening in the coming week:
Happy Blogiversary!
If your blog anniversary is coming up soon, make sure it gets on our GeneaBloggers calendar! Remember to send your blog anniversary info to GeneaBloggers.
Genealogy Blog Carnivals
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Genealogy Conferences This Week
View upcoming genealogy conferences in the United States and across the globe at the group of calendars at GeneaBloggers. If you know of an upcoming expo or conference that should be on the GeneaBloggers conference calendar, send it to us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Appearances By GeneaBloggers Members
If you need more information on how to submit your own information for our Speaker's Bureau page as well as the Speakers' Appearances calendar, contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
GeneaBloggers Group on Facebook
We are at 1,152 members at GeneaBloggers Group on Facebook. If you know anyone who blogs about their genealogy or family history and you think they might benefit from membership in Geneabloggers please tell them about our Facebook group!
52 Weeks To Better Genealogy
Amy Coffin of the fabulous We Tree blog, has done it again. Last year, Amy developed a series of 52 Weekly Genealogy Blogging Prompts which kept folks very busy and forced them to look at many different aspects of their genealogy.
Now Amy brings us 52 Weeks To Better Genealogy: a series of weekly prompts that are a bit more challenging and are geared towards those new to the field of genealogy and family history as well as those who want to brush up on some skills which might be a bit rusty.
- Week 29: Practice reading handwriting. Deciphering the penmanship of our ancestors is an exercise in patience, but this is a great skill to have in your genealogy tool box. Kimberly Powell has some good suggestions and links on deciphering handwriting. To get some hands-on experience, look at an old census page and try to transcribe the first and last names of each person on the page. If you do not have access to census pages, go this Family Search Records page, click "Browse Images," and select a census page on which to practice. If you have a genealogy blog, write down your experiences with this challenge or provide tips, links or book recommendations on this subject to your readers.
We'll list a new challenge each Saturday which should be completed by the following Friday.
And remember – as Amy says – these should be fun exercises! Don't feel that you have to participate each week, nor should you beat yourself up if you miss one or more challenges. We all have so much that we want to accomplish – let alone what we want to accomplish with our genealogy blogs. This series should be one which, by the end of 2010, helps you to be a better genealogist.
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Hipp Becomes Career-Walks Leader; Aggies Fall in Seven Innings
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.— Senior shortstop Parker Hipp became the career-walks leader at New Mexico State as the Aggies lost 13-2 in seven innings to CSU Bakersfield at Hardt Field, Friday, March 29. NM State falls to 14-14 on the year and 1-4 in Western Athletic Conference play while the Roadrunners move to 19-8 overall and 4-1 in league play.
Hipp broke the school record in the top of the second inning with a lead-off walk before stealing second. He advanced to third on a fly-out to centerfield by junior Michael Paulson and scored on a single by senior centerfielder Kyle Phillips. Hipp now has 143 walks in his time at NM State, surpassing Richard Stout, who played for the Aggies from 2007-09.
The RBI by Phillips gave the Aggies a 1-0 lead heading into the bottom of the second, but the CSUB bats brought in eight runs on six hits with the first run of the bottom-half coming in on a wild pitch. That inning seemed to take the life out of the NM State ball club as it scored just one more run. That run came in the top of the fourth after Rust got on with a walk. Rust went to second when Hipp hit a single up the middle and an error by the CSUB centerfielder allowed Rust to reach third. Rust eventually scored on a wild pitch.
Senior starter Ryan Beck was given the loss after working 3.1 innings and striking out four batters. He falls to 4-2 on the year, while the Roadrunners starter Scott Brattvet moves to 5-1 on the season have he held the Aggies to just two runs in 7.0 innings on the mound.
The series finale is set for a 2:00 p.m. (MT) start, Saturday, March 30 in Bakersfield, Calif. Live stats are available online at www.NMStateSports.com by clicking on the live events link.


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I donate from my stockplile quite frequently. When claiming these deductions, do I deduct what I paid out of pocket or what the items would normally cost without coupons/sales?
There are 2 schools of thinking for this question. One side says you do not get to deduct something you have not paid for (assuming the item is free after coupons). The other side is that you still get to deduct fair market value. Generally speaking, I agree you deduct fair market value. For example, on average, diapers are priced around $10. If you buy a pack of diapers but there is a sale, you have coupons, and you have store rewards (such as register rewards, etc) so your final price is less than $10, you can still deduct $10 since the value of the diapers did not change, despite how much you paid out of pocket.
*Please keep in mind this post is for informational purposes only and answers given are very general. Many things depend on individual circumstances. Please contact your personal accountant or financial advisor for your particular situation.


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In 1930 the Boy Scouts of America launched a home- and neighborhood-centered program for boys 9 to 11 years of age. A key element of the program is an emphasis on caring, nurturing relationships between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)
Cub Scouting has program components for boys in the first through fifth grades (or ages 7, 8, 9, or 10). Members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys. First-grade boys (Tiger Cubs) meet twice a month, while Wolf Cub Scouts (second graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third graders), and Webelos (fourth and fifth graders) meet weekly.
Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee includes parents of boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.
Cub Scouting has nine purposes, to:
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
And to obey the Scout Law,
To help other people at all times
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake, and morally straight
A Scout is:
and Reverent
Lord Robert Baden-Powell began Scouting in Great Britain in 1907 and was immediately successful in attracting boys and adult leaders to its adventurous and fun outdoor program. In addition to teaching boys outdoor skills and teamwork, boys learned responsibility, character, and the need to do good for others. Several years later, in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship and personnel fitness training for youth. Over 100 years later, Scouting is one of the largest youth organizations in the world.
The Boy Scout program is for boys ages 11-17. Members join a Boy Scout Troop and are assigned to a patrol, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys, similar to a Cub Scout Den. Troops and their patrols meet weekly, practicing skills, playing games, and learning to plan and manage for themselves as the boys help organize outings, such as hikes, campouts, and outdoor trips, and other activities.
The role of the Scoutmaster and his staff of adult leaders is to coach the boys in developing leadership skills, thinking through problems and tasks, and learning how to work and play together as a team. The Troop Committee includes parents of boys in the Troop and members of the chartered organization.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to help boys develop into American citizens who:
As Boy Scouts plan their activities and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Boy Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for others. Probably no device is as successful in developing a basis for personal growth as the daily Good Turn. The religious emblems program also is a large part of the personal growth method. Frequent personal conferences with his Scoutmaster help each Boy Scout to determine his growth toward Scouting's aims.
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
And to obey the Scout Law,
To help other people at all times
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake, and morally straight
A Scout is:
and Reverent
Be Prepared
Do a Good Turn Daily
Long after a young man matures and grows into adulthood, the imprint of Scouting and what he learned and experienced in the program will stay with him. There are tons of stories about how Eagle Scouts frequently can be found in positions of leadership in their communities, churches, companies, and even in military service. But the fact of the matter is that even if a boy only gets as far as Tenderfoot, years later he will more than likely remember the Scout oath and the words "On my honor...", remember the name of the summer camp he went to, and the names of his patrol mates - even when he can't remember the date of his own wedding anniversary. Scouting soaks into the very core of the people who get involved in it because it gives meaning to Honor, Friendship, Trust, Faith, and all the other things that form us and sustain us as individuals. So even when a man stands hunched over his cane and his knurled fingers have to be willed to form the Scout sign, it's no surprise that many will say with a choked voice of pride packed with memories, "I remember...". And we're all better for it.
Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens.
Venturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby interests. Venturing programs are developed around six experience areas of emphasis: Citizenship; Leadership; Fitness; Social; Outdoor; Service.
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.
Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Young adults involved in Venturing will:
The methods of Venturing have been carefully chosen to meet the needs of young adults and help them grow into adulthood with confidence and fully developed interpersonal skills that can help them throughout their lifetime. These methods are:
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
And to obey the Scout Law,
To help other people at all times
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake, and morally straight
A Scout is:
and Reverent
As an American, I will do my best to -
Lead the Adventure.
Learning for Life and Exploring in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Learning for Life offers classroom-based programs that provide an action-learning process with grade-specific lesson plans for grades K through 12, plus a complete supplement for special-needs students.
Learning for Life helps youth develop social and life skills, assist in character development, and helps them formulate positive personal values.
Exploring is a worksite-based program that gives youth an opportunity to visit community organizations and explore the dynamics of various careers.
Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to help them to become responsible and caring adults.
Click here to learn more about the Learning for Life and Exploring programs
Research shows that childhood development accelerates around ages 4 and 5, about the time youth begin formal education. That's where Scouting comes in. Like many of the BSA's programs which supplement the learning and growth boys experience at home and in an educational environment at that age, the Boy Scouts of America has developed this pilot program for 5-year-old Kindergarten boys.
The NEPA Council is pleased to offer this great scouting program. This is the first year we will be running the Lion program having become part of the national pilot program. The Lion program has the same mission as the rest of the Scouting program, but is simple, extremely flexible and a great way to introduce families to Scouting. A Lion learns by doing things himself while having fun. As he learns and grows, the relationship with their adult partner grows as well. We hope to have the early enthusiasm caused by this, stay with the boy through the rest of his Scouting experience. At the conclusion of their kindergarten year, the Lion will transition to Tiger Scout and continue on their journey through Cub Scouting.
Not all Cub Packs in NEPA will be participating this fall in the Lion National Pilot Program. In order for packs to participate in the program, they must have applied and have been accepted by the NEPA Council Membership Committee. There is a set of criteria that packs must meet in order to start a Lion program this Fall. Contact the NEPA Scout Service Center and/or your District Executive to find a Cub Pack near you that has been approved to run the Lion program.
Lions is a family-oriented program. A youth and his parent or caring adult partner join Scouting together. A group of six to eight boys and their adult partners meet together in a group called a den. Dens will meet approximately twice per month. They have fun participating in den meetings and outings while making memories together.
The Lion pilot encourages boys to learn and explore through hands-on, high-energy activities. Adult partners take turns leading a den meeting or outing during the year. Most meetings and outings are approximately 45 minutes in length.
Boys are recognized for their accomplishments as they work toward the Lion badge. The Lion badge is earned by completing five adventures. Adventures are completed during the den meetings and outings. When an adventure is completed, the youth receives a sticker to put in his keepsake Lion Adventure Book.
The uniform for Lions is a Lion T-shirt with an optional cap. These items are available from our council's Scout shop for all approved pilot councils. The Lion guide wears the same official adult uniform as other Cub Scout leaders in the pack. A Cub Scouting activity T-shirt is also appropriate.
Den meetings and outings are facilitated by a Lion Guide and participating parents. The Lion Guide is an experienced Cub Scout Leader. He or she will lead the first den meeting of the year. The Lion Guide will help each adult partner lead one of the following meetings. The den meeting plans are provided in the Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook.
The adult partner participates with the Lion in fun meetings and outings. He or she takes turns with other adult partners to lead a den meeting and/or outing.
The Lion Coordinator:
A Lion Guide is a volunteer leader who provides direct support to your Lion Den.
The Lion Guide:
The Cubmaster serves as the master of ceremonies for the monthly pack meeting. The pack meeting is an event where all of the dens in a Cub Scout pack come together for fun activities and awards. For the Lions, each month one meeting will be a den meeting and one meeting will be an outing or pack meeting in the spring months.
The Lion program is made up of 12 adventures. Each adventure is designed to help your son have fun and learn useful things. Earning the five required adventures leads to your son achieving the Lion badge. In addition to the five required adventures, there are seven elective adventures that the boys in the den may earn for further fun and enrichment. It is not expected that boys will complete all 12 adventures. The BSA suggests that dens complete the Lion's Honor adventure first, however there is no required order for the remaining adventures.
* Required adventure
In order for a pack to be included in the Lions pilot program being offered by the NEPA Council of the Boy Scouts of America for Kindergarten boys and their adult partners administered by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, they must have committed to the following:
Contact the NEPA Scout Service Center and/or your District Executive to find a Cub Pack near you that has been approved to run the Lion program.
CLICK HERE to visit the National BSA Lion website for more information about this exciting program!
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text: OverviewBack to top Kay's Naturals - Better Balance Protein Chips Lemon Herb - 5 oz. Item# :75793UPC# :811178009043 Brand:Kay's Naturals Size/Form:5 oz. Ship Weight:0.25 Flavor:Lemon Herb Kay's Naturals - Better Balance Protein Chips Lemon Herb - 5 oz. (140 g) Kay's Naturals Better Balance Protein Chips Lemon Herb is a satisfying snak with all-natural flavor, protein, fiber & plenty of crunch! Kay's Naturals Better Balance Protein Chips Lemon Herb can help you maintain balance without giving up satisfying treats. Kay's Naturals Better Balance Protein Chips Lemon Herb Highlights: Made with all-natural ingredients Great balance of protein & carbohydrates Excellent source of lean soy protein Good source of fiber No trans fats No sugar alcohols Kay's Naturals Better Balance Protein Chips Lemon Herb FAQ's Why Kay's Naturals? At Kay's Naturals they have surveyed the vast landscape of so-called nutritious foods and determined that the missing link is a Better Balance of protein, carbohydrates, fiber and fats. Kay's all-natural, gluten-free line seeks to fill this gap with food that has a healthy balance of great taste, low calories, lean soy protein, zero cholesterol, lower carbohydrates and fiber. Their foods also provide a complete amino acid profile. A recent study from Harvard Medical School found that most gluten free products currently available in the market place are high in starch and that many gluten-free formulations lack essential nutrients. How is Kay's Naturals different? Kay's Naturals has chosen to focus on a healthier balance of ingredients: 100% gluten-free 30 - 35% natural soy protein 10 - 18% healthy fats 10g - 12g fiber 20 - 40% carbohydrates Every 1-ounce (28g) serving has: 9 -10g natural soy protein 100 - 110 calories 9g -13g carbohydrates 1g - 3g fiber Low saturated fats/no trans fats Cost of Protein vs. Cost of Sugar and Starch Most snacks and cereals are made of 80-90% starch and sugar. This is because starch and sugar are cheap. Protein, on the other hand, costs 15-20 times more than starch or sugar. Thus, most snack and cereal companies avoid using protein in their foods, and even when they use protein, it is only a small percentage (8-10%) of the final product. In addition, all Kay's Naturals foods are always free of artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors and preservatives. Are your products run on a Gluten free line? They are often asked why they claim to be gluten free then make a disclosure on some of their packaging that wheat and gluten are run on the same lines. In 2010, they converted their entire prodution facility into wheat free & gluten free lines. Previously, the production facility made one product for another customer containing wheat that ran twice a year on the pretzel line, which is why they make the disclosure on the package. They test their products at an outside lab with each run. This enables us to also check for any cross-contamination that may have happened before the raw ingredients reached their facility. They have had this testing program in place for a number of years and the products have tested gluten-free each time. Once the facility was entirely wheat and gluten free, they became Gluten Free Certified by the Certified Gluten Free Organization (CGFO). GFCO is under the umbrella of the Gluten Intolerance Group, also known as GIG. Their products are also kosher certified under Orthodox Union (Circle U). As they order new packaging, the CGFO seal will appear on the package and "wheat" will be removed from the list of allergens. The wheat warning will still continue to appear on packaging already in stock until the old packaiging has been used. About Kay's Naturals We are dedicated to bringing to you, our customer, better alternatives to traditional snacks and cereals. Made with a better balance of soy protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and good fats, our products are delicious and uniquely satisfying snacks and cereals that can actually help curb the appetite, whether at home, at work, or at play. The origins of Kay's Naturals come from love. Kay's Naturals products were developed by Dr. Massoud Kazemzadeh (known as "Dr. Kay") for his first wife Linda, a juvenile diabetic. After receiving his Ph.D. in food science from Texas A & M University in the 1980s, Dr. Kay and Linda moved their young family to Minneapolis where Dr. Kay worked with several Fortune 500 companies in developing new snacks and cereals for the consumer market. He was often concerned about the nutritional quality of the products he helped develop as they were nutrient poor - high in carbohydrates, but low in fiber and protein. After years of seeing his wife suffer with her illness he knew the marketplace offered few options for people with diabetes. A diabetic friendly diet is a reduced carbohydrate diet. All products in the snack and cereal markets - loved by consumers for their convenience - were mostly, if not all carbohydrate. Sharing his thoughts with Linda, they developed the idea of starting a company that would make the snacks and cereals that consumers love in a healthier format: more protein and fiber. They registered the name "Kay's Naturals" with the state of Minnesota and wrote a business plan. Dr. Kay began testing product prototypes. Sadly, just at this time, Linda's diabetes took a turn for the worse and she passed away from complications related to diabetes in 1997. After Linda's passing, Kay's Naturals would lay dormant for the next few years, but Dr. Kay and Linda's dream was always present for him. He understood the food choice disadvantages facing people with diabetes and was committed to pursuing the plan he and Linda had worked so hard to develop. Eventually, Dr. Kay would marry Ann Jones, an attorney from Texas. Understanding the importance of Linda and Dr. Kay's dream , Ann would eventually take over the company and pursue marketing products for Kay's Naturals. Dr. Kay would continue to develop light crunchy snacks and cereals that mimic popular consumer products with a healthier nutritional profile of approximately 33% soy protein, 10% fiber and 57% net carbohydrates. Today Kay's Naturals sells a dozen products - 3 cereals, 4 snacks, 3 pretzels and 2 cookies. With a food scientist at the helm, Kay's Naturals is always developing new products. Once the original product - Protein Chips - launched, Dr. Kay and Ann found that people with diabetes were not the only ones looking for products higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates. Athletes, body builders, individuals who have had weight loss (bariatric) surgery were among the groups that quickly responded to the company's products. With the epidemic of obesity on the rise, Kay's Naturals is committed to offering healthier, nutrient rich snack & cereal options to consumers. Eventually Dr. Kay found a wheat-gluten free formula worked very well for the products and the line has been wheat-free & gluten free since January 2009.


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Saving tapes from time
During his tenure as a Crutchfield staff writer, Marshall Chase wrote about home theater receivers, sound bars, and in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
Do you know where your memories are?
Most of us have video and audio tapes stored somewhere because we just don't want to get rid of them. We assume that just because we moved them out of the attic or the basement that they will be in good shape when we want to watch or listen to them. The problem is that the clock has other ideas.
Your tape is becoming unglued
The magnetic veneer of recording tape does not remain stable forever. Over time it loses adhesion, making tapes difficult to play at best and at worst, the crucial material falls off altogether. If you are like me then you not only have a lot of music and movies on tape, but you may also have recordings of friends and family. While I could survive the loss of my Blood, Sweat and Tears cassette, the unraveling of a tape with my late father on it would cause real grief.
Saving history 101
The first step in this process is to try and stabilize the medium so it doesn't degrade further. You can take it all the way to an archival level of preservation if you wish. You may want to visit the Council on Library and Information Resources. At the very least, you will want to be sure that your tapes are in a good place until you are ready to back them up. Taped media should be stored in a place that is clean, and dust free, with low humidity, and a temperature that doesn't go below freezing or much higher than 74°F. It seems that they are most happy with a temperature between 68°-76°F and at a relative humidity of about 40%. Tapes should be not be kept lying down flat.
VHS rescue
Many of us have irreplaceable content on old video tapes. This could be family movies or even a special TV show that you just can't find any more. The best way to archive this is to transfer them onto a more stable medium, like DVD. For ease of use I recommend using a DVD/VCR combination unit like the Toshiba DVR620.
It's fairly simple to place a tape in one slot, a recordable disc in another, push a few buttons and just like that, you're saving a copy. The beauty of this is that you will not only have your recording on a more stable form, but also in a format that is easier to play back. If there has already been some noticeable degrading of the original, there won't be much you can do to improve it. Hopefully you will feel sufficiently glad just to have saved something that was about to come apart.
Copyright Caution: I have spoken with many customers who have a large movie collection on VHS that they would love to copy to disc. The problem with this is that a "copy guard" signal was placed on many commercial VHS movies that can prevent you from making a good copy.
Other video tape formats
There have been lots of changes in video tape formats over time. Many will remember the VHS/Beta wars. But beyond this there have been lots of different kinds of video cameras and their specific tape flavors. While dubbing to a disc is possible, it will require that you have a camera that works with the old format. Since this is not always possible, you may think you're out of luck. The truth is that there are many commercial services available that can make such transfers. If you choose to go this route it's a good idea to do some research on customer satisfaction in addition to price shopping before choosing a service.
Audio cassette
For many years preceding the advent of the CD, the audio cassette was king of portable music. While it's possible to find replacements for your cassettes in other formats, it's hard to stomach buying music over again. It may be more economical to dub into digital. And for personal recordings, what you have on tape may be irreplaceable. There are two approaches to this puzzle. Both require a cassette deck.
The lowest tech solution is to simply dub older tapes onto newer ones. While that's okay, I think the better and more permanent solution is to convert tapes to digital format. For quality sound and versatility I recommend using the NAD PP3i Phono Pre-amp.
This particular phono pre-amp serves a dual purpose. It can be used to convert a signal from any analog source, cassette, turntable or something else into one that can be saved on a computer via USB. It even comes with software to help you do this. You will probably want to adjust the different parameters on the software to get the results you like best. When you're not using it for this purpose, it can simply serve as a phono pre-amp, so you can play most any turntable through a receiver or amplifier that doesn't have a dedicated phono input.
Care and cleaning of equipment
When you play tapes, it's likely that you will leave some of the old glue and material behind. To make certain that you maximize playback quality and minimize damage to your equipment and other tapes, be sure to do some preventive maintenance. There are commercial cleaning systems available on the market.
For video tape, I recommend reading your owner's manual (if you can still find it) to confirm the use of a "wet" or "dry" cleaner. There are also commercial systems available for audio tape equipment cleaning. For both system types you can do a pretty good job of cleaning by using isopropyl alcohol and pure cotton swabs to gently clean the heads. Do NOT use rubbing alcohol. It can leave residue behind and cause rubber parts to crack and dry. Gently rub each head with the damp end of the swab. Use the other end to dry the head off when you're done cleaning.


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In February 2009, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which appropriated $1.3 billion to Amtrak for capital investment. The ARRA requires that Amtrak allocate $850 million for funding to rebuild and modernize infrastructure, equipment and business systems. In anticipation of economic stimulus funding, Amtrak developed four criteria for scoring and ranking projects that could be successfully implemented. The criteria included the following:
Amtrak Bascule Bridge No. 116.74 over the Niantic River, between East Lyme and Waterford, Connecticut. The bridge is located along Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor.
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I was watching a youtube clip of a Monk, can't remember his name Yattumundo or something? An American Thai forest monk. He mentioned that it was wrong to grieve when a loved one dies. Now I hate to take issue with a monk, but surely grieving is natural and that if you force yourself not to grieve you'll only suppress it and it'll be even more unhealthy.
I think to be able to grieve the death of a parent or child is necessary.


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TPWD News Release — May 7, 2010
Late spring through summer is alligator mating and nesting season, when gators are more active and visible. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife biologists and game wardens stress education rather than over-reaction as a first step in dealing with gators and suggest a "live and let live" approach whenever possible.
"Springtime is when alligators are most active," said Monique Slaughter, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist who helps run the state alligator program at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area in Port Arthur. "Courtship and mating begins in late spring and continues through early summer. April through July are peak months for nuisance gator calls."
Slaughter says most Texans in "gator country" will probably live in close proximity to these native reptiles with no confrontations. However, there are occasions when certain alligators become a nuisance and must be handled by the proper authorities.
The TPWD Law Enforcement regional communications center for Southeast Texas in La Porte received 1,111 phone calls about alligators during 2009. A substantial number of these did not involve true problem gators, and the sheer volume of these reports is taxing available manpower and resources needed to handle the real problems. About one fifth of the calls were handled by giving callers general information about alligators and how to safely co-exist with them. Many of the situations were temporary and with patience from landowners or residents the animals simply moved on.
"We have procedures in place where we try to educate callers that alligators are not normally aggressive, and if you leave them alone they'll leave you alone," said Capt. Albert Lynch, who supervises game wardens that respond to alligator complaints in the Houston area. "When you have an aggressive alligator there's no doubt, but a lot of the calls are from people who just have no idea that there are alligators here and have never seen one before. The mere presence of an alligator is not cause for concern, and during the active months in spring and summer they may be seen in retentions ponds, drainage ditches and similar places."
Alligator experts at Murphree WMA report that at least 80 nuisance alligators were relocated from 17 Southeast Texas counties in 2009, mostly from housing subdivisions adjacent to natural habitat. Relocating problem alligators is not always a viable option, and it can create greater problems, as by nature these animals are territorial and moving a problem alligator often creates a problem in a different location.
Authorities say what is needed is a populace better able to recognize the few nuisance alligators and to coexist safely with the majority of alligators that are not nuisances.
The current legal definition of a nuisance gator is "an alligator that is depredating [killing livestock or pets] or a threat to human health or safety" under definitions laid out in the Texas Administrative Code (Title 31, Part 2, Chapter 65, Section 65.352). For the public, the practical definition of a nuisance alligator is one that is at least four feet long and has lost its fear of humans so that it is approaching people or otherwise exhibiting aggressive behavior.
The number one cause of nuisance alligators is connected with the cardinal rule for the public: never feed an alligator or allow it access to human or pet food. Once an alligator learns to associate people with a meal, it becomes a permanent nuisance, and often it must be killed, since it will be a problem elsewhere if relocated. Since October 1, 2003, it has been a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 for anyone caught feeding an alligator.
In Texas, no fatalities have been documented due to alligators. In the past two decades, there have been 21 incidents involving injuries due to alligators reported to TPWD statewide, none life threatening, including three involving waterfowl hunters.
Nuisance alligators may be reported to the TPWD law enforcement communications center for Southeast Texas in La Porte at (281) 842-8100 or in Austin at (512) 389-4848.
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Alcohol is part of many traditions and is often served at parties and other functions. And although many drugs are illegal or legal only with a prescription, people may offer them to you.
If you're in a situation where someone is offering you alcohol or drugs, try this:
- Look the person in the eye.
- In a firm voice, tell the
person you don't want to drink or use drugs. Say something like:
- "No, I'm sorry, but I don't use...."
- "No, I'm really trying to stay clean."
- "No, I'm trying to cut back."
- Give a reason why you don't want to drink or use
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- "It's bad for my health."
- "I could lose my housing."
- "I have trouble when I use...."
- Ask the person not to ask you to drink or use
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- "Hey, I said I'm trying to stay clean, so don't ask me again."
- "I told you I don't use anymore, so stop asking."
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- If you notice that someone does have drugs, leave the area.
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Wainwright plans to be more careful with his words
ST. LOUIS -- Back from his All-Star stay in Minneapolis, Adam Wainwright conceded on Friday that the uproar created after he described a pitch to Derek Jeter as a "pipe shot" did mar the overall experience.
"I'd be lying if I said it didn't," Wainwright said before the team's game against the Dodgers. "But when you bring something upon yourself, what can you expect? I didn't know the fallout was going to last so long and be so wide-based. But dealing with the Michael Jordan of baseball almost for the last 20 years, you should tread lightly, I think, when you talk about him. I used a couple words I probably shouldn't have used."
Wainwright's comments about facing Jeter created an instant social media storm when it was widely interpreted that he pitched Jeter with the intention of trying to make it easier for the Yankees shortstop to get a hit. This came during an interview almost immediately after Wainwright allowed three hits, including a double to Jeter, and three runs in his appearance.
Once the game ended, Wainwright met with the media a second time to clarify his remarks. His emphasis then was that he was trying to throw Jeter a strike because he did not want to fall behind, 2-0. He admitted that "pipe shot" had not been the appropriate wordage.
Even after all the hubbub, Wainwright, one of the Cardinals' most affable and accessible to the media, said he does not plan to change how he engages with the media and public in interviews moving forward.
"I made a mistake, and I move on," Wainwright said. "I'm not going to change how I do things. I'm not going to change the way I interview. I'm going to be more mindful of the words I use, but for crying out loud, this is ridiculous. The people who completely lost respect for me because of this need to realize I messed up."
Wainwright did not speak directly to Jeter after the incident, but did say he had friend Kelly Johnson, who's playing for the Yankees, relay a message to Jeter on his behalf.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Monitoring and evaluation are important tools to help you check your progress, adjust your plan for greater success, and provide credibility to your program.
This procedure for monitoring and evaluation should be developed in parallel with the development of your Eco-Action Plan. Monitoring will allow you to gather quantifiable data on your progress. This data can then be used to evaluate success and make any necessary modifications. It will also allow you to determine how long it has taken to achieve your goals. Involving students in the process provides them with a sense of ownership and a new set of tools and skills.
How can progress be measured?
Here are some suggestions to get you started. Invite students to come up with others to fit your school's goals.
Measure your school's global footprint. (Produces real data to show how effective your actions have been in relation to one or several Eco-Schools USA pathways including Waste, Energy, Climate Change, Travel and Water.)
Read meters and calculate savings on school energy bills. (Shows results of energy-saving efforts.)
Weigh or count trash, waste, and recycled items. (Shows the success of litter and recycling initiatives.)
Take photographs before, during and after improvement projects. (Documents the process and demonstrates progress.)
Create species lists before and after work on the school grounds. (Indicates habitat improvements.)
Track opinions, attitudes, and behaviors through questionnaires and surveys. (Shows changes in attitude and behavior over time.)
Monitoring progress is an excellent way to link to the curriculum (Step 5 of the Eco-Schools USA program), particularly in the areas of math, science, technology and language arts. Monitoring also develops other skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking and team work.
Evaluation follows from monitoring. Evaluating the success of your activities will allow you to make changes to your Action Plan if required.
One very effective evaluation strategy is to carry out a follow-up Environmental Audit. You can use the same document and compare your new responses with your initial ones. This will give you a clear indication of the school's overall progress towards its targets and will help you to plan future objectives.
When targets are met, celebrate your success! Celebration is a powerful motivator. Recognize your school's achievements and disseminate these successes as widely as possible during school functions and within the wider local community, through websites, newsletters, newspaper articles, and other media.
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No one will play golden eye against me anymore. I have all of the starting positions memorized so if I kill you before you're able to get a good gun your already dead again.
I hear you. Nobody is ever close to me in either of those. Once you know the spawn points and weapon placement, it is like fish in a barrel. In perfect dark it is fun to deploy the laptop gun by all the spawns I like the single player mode in both of those, especially bond.
My wife and I play mario cart a lot, and super smash brothers. NFL Blitz is still good too.


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zencoder - damn - I would I'd paid more attention now to the bugzap message. I think it was an update but not completely sure.
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zencoder - damn - I would I'd paid more attention now to the bugzap message. I think it was an update but not completely sure.
Of course this will happen. its just like people saying that *nix/mac has no virusis and winows sucks becasue it does. THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THESE THINGS GO FOR MASS!!!! which ever program has the higest amount of users is the one they focus on. when firefox was not popular they didnt target its exploits. EVERY PROGRAM HAS EXPLOITS!!! If windows were to disappear, and Mac became the most popular, then Macs would have tons of virusis. same thing here. and if/when google comes out with a browser and everyone switches to that, then IT will have tons of spyware.
I dont understand why people dont get this concept. yes, some programs are written better then others, but its impossible for one person to write a piece of "perfect" code. even if its a group of people testing the code, looking for holes, they are bound to miss one. and that one missed glitch will be exploited by one of the thousands of people that write spywar/virii/etc.
Programs have bugs, or issues, as they are commonly called, which is the result of their being made by people, which are also not perfect. The main issue with spyware is that entirely too many people are unaware of how they get it, and not to mention the fact that some types are entirely too easy to develop. Google has a large amount of potential for datamining, which I'm positive that they already use anyway. A search engine is only as good as the relevance of the data, and because of this they need to maintain what data is relevant to the most people in order to make that a priority. This is known as job security. The potential risks of this activity are phenomenal. Because of the massive amounts of information maintained by the people at Google, it is entirely possible that if their system were compromised millions of people would have information available to people who don't really need it or have the real right to access it. Gmail accounts, etc. will all be included in this. If users are afraid of spyware, I have one solution, use a text based browser such as lynx. Ohh and another thing, firefox happens to be open source and the development of it is much faster and more active than it is for IE. So that if some code is found to be vulnerable they could, in theory, patch it to fix that portion of the code before the vulnerability to spyware could be taken advantage of. One thing that it is important to remember is that Firefox moves at the speed of open source and IE moves at the speed of snails.
Every piece of software that has/will ever be made will have bugs, lots of them, its the speed with which they are dealt that makes all the difference
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Every piece of software that has/will ever be made will have bugs, lots of them, its the speed with which they are dealt that makes all the difference
Hi zencoder
Of course I know about Adwords! However thats the least of the dataming use it can have. Heres the progression I've seen with google:
1. Google Search engine
Now google can see whats hot and whats not through searches and mine marketing information and sell it. That alone is almost priceless.
2. Google Toolbar
Now google can see every site you visit when you have pagerank enabled. Every request you make is replayed to google.
3. GMail
Now google can mine information from your emails. PLUS: they can link your IP from step 1 and 2 to a email, and demographic information. They require cookies, so there really is no avoiding it unless you do all your google searching with a proxy and cookies blocked (too paranoid for me however)
Right now, I believe 1 and 2 are being heavily mined and the product is being sold to somebody, however I don't have proof of it (that doesn't mean I think they are hiding it, I just haven't looked). I don't think GMail searches through everyones emails... however it is perfectly legal, and if for some reason they need to start making huge amounts of cash they can shouldn't have any legal problems doing so (don't quote me on the legalities of it, not quite sure about their EULA or AUP or whatever)
Millions and millions of dollars is a pretty good way to convince someone to turn to the "darkside". Lets see how Google can handle it. :D
Google desktop doesn't send anything back to home base (I checked it myself ;))


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I just had a potentially cool idea:
PD has three FBB leagues with 12 teams each, right? Well, I propose that at the end of this NBA year we take the top four teams from each league and form a new one for the following year. A "Champions League", if you will. We'll call this the "A" league. Then, the middle four teams of each original league will form the "B" league. Finally, the last four teams of each league forms the "C" league.
Then, in subsequent years, we can promote and demote teams like soccer does. Top 4 teams in the B league move up to A, bottom 4 to C. Top four teams in the C league get moved up to B. Bottom 4 teams in the A league move down to B.
If a team drops out, the new team that replaces them starts out in the C league, even if the team that dropped out was in the A league. More teams are promoted as needed to balance it out.
What do you think? Good idea, bad idea? I think this will help keep owners in the lower half of the standings active through the year and will add some extra meaning to the season.
I propose that if 20 team owners vote yes on this thread by the end of the year, we do it. Sound good?


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MONTEREY, Calif. — Purchase intent for products bearing the Fruits & Veggies — More Matters logo remains flat at 45% among mom shoppers, but more than ever — 77% — associate it with health.
The numbers from the Produce for Better Health Foundation's annual survey of mothers with children age 10 and under typify the mixed signals buyers and suppliers get from sales and consumer data.
About 130 industry representatives and health advocates came to the foundation's annual meeting March 29-31 in Monterey seeking answers.
The foundation surveyed 1,300 moms and primary shoppers in January. While 87% said half or more of their plate should be fruits and vegetables, only 53% said they eat that much.
Elizabeth Pivonka, president of the Produce for Better Health Foundation, told attendees March 30 the top barriers to produce purchases are perceived cost and the desire to accommodate different family preferences.
"The USDA found fresh isn't more expensive than canned or frozen," Pivonka said, referring to a February 2011 report. "It costs $2 to $2.50 a day to eat your recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. We've been playing that up big."
The perception may linger, she said, because more than 80% of consumers report throwing away some fresh produce. Waste and expense are linked.
But the fate of canned may be even more problematic.
"What's most amazing to me is that canned fruits and vegetables land at the bottom," Pivonka said. "Only 38% (surveyed) say they're healthy; 21% say they're not. That's worse than fruit in plastic cups, purees and freeze dried. The canned folks have been telling me some of that, but I was really shocked."
A foundation task force has been developed to dispel misinformation about canned fruits and vegetables. Sodium or sugar content largely dissipates once a can is drained, Pivonka said.
The foundation's new chairman, Paul Palmby, chief operating officer of Seneca Foods Corp., shares such concerns.
"I come from an organization that's a canned and frozen processor, but I have a strong belief in the mission of PBH to promote fruit and vegetable consumption in all forms," he told attendees.
Palmby succeeds outgoing chairman Roger Pepperl, marketing director at Stemilt Growers. The foundation's new vice chairman is Marty Ordman, vice president of marketing and communications at Dole Food Co.
During a panel discussion, Rich Dachman, vice president of produce at Sysco Corp., and Roberta Cook, cooperative extension marketing economist at the University of California-Davis, praised the California Avocado Commission as an example of an organization breaking through consumption barriers.
"Their consumption has gone up 10 times in the past decade," Dachman said. "They have more fruit to sell but they've done a tremendous job of getting it in the mainstream. In today's world, messaging is everything.
"When you're bombarded by 100 little messages instead of two big ones, you're not going to pay as much attention," he said.
The commission's example is not typical, Dachman said.
"The produce industry, we're our own worst enemy," he said. "I've got blueberries fighting against nectarines, and lettuce mix fighting against spinach. They're all spending tons of money and they're all doing it individually. The competition is the chip aisle, it's not each other."
Cook agreed.
"One of the problems in our industry is a decline in generic promotion," she said. "As grower-shippers become larger, they have wanted to take dollars spent on generic marketing internal. They feel they can use it better within their company.
"But that's not really what the results show us. The mandated programs are trying to expand the total pie," Cook said. "Because they bring greater dollars together than an individual company can, they can invest in understanding consumers."
In other annual meeting events at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, attendees probed the consumer mind through a panel of mothers and their children, and honored 47 role models and 22 champions for their support of More Matters.
Speakers included Scott Stratten, president of UnMarketing.com; and Michael Sansolo, senior vice president of the Food Marketing Institute.


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jdbmjm:If it's really been months, I would call the clerk's office and make sure they have everything and it didn't get lost. In California, mine took well over 2 months before they sent it back because XH didn't pay his filing fee. He paid, we resubmitted, and it was approved in a week. Sometimes there are backlogs in Court, which was also true in our case. There were fewer bench officers during the summer, lots of custody and other civil matters, so we just kept being put at the bottom of the pile. The self help center staff were also helpful in figuring out the status of the paperwork for us.
All of this. I kept calling to check on mine (in NY) and while it took awhile to get them to talk to me because he was the filer (WTF, btw), I finally learned there had been no progress because he hadn't paid the fee.
I contacted him a bajillion times about it, and he FINALLY (a month or so later) got back to me to let me know he was going to take care of it.
Actually, though, this post reminds me that I haven't rec'd mine either, and I haven't checked in with the clerk's office, either. I should probably do that today...


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You think it's hot? Imagine how your garden feels
COBURG, Ore. - You're going to need to water more than usual and let the water penetrate to make sure plants and flowers are getting enough to drink.
It's so dry that Vern Johnson at Johnson Brothers recommends watering daily.
"Slow and low is my motto," Johnson said. "Sometimes we put too much water and the water bubbles out over the sides, doesn't penetrate the soil."
The unusally high temperatures are drying out flowers and plants faster than you may realize.
"If its a hanging basket that has a lot of material," Johnson said, "with this kind of heat, it's once a day."


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