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Men think with their gut while women are far more in tune with nature, a gardening survey suggests.
It says women regard flowers and mown grass as the epitome of summer, while barbeque smells are the most evocative outdoor smell for men.
Garden products maker Qualcast surveyed 1,000 green-fingered men and women about their favourite fragrances from the garden.
Gardening makeover TV shows such as the BBC's Groundforce may be hugely popular but the poll found most people reluctant to ditch their patch of green for decking, gravel of paving.
An overwhelming 95% said they were too attached to their grass patch to take a spade to it.
The survey also uncovered a battle between men and women as to who works hardest in the garden.
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Of those questioned, 65% of women as opposed to 49% of men claimed they toiled harder on the soil.
When it came to weekly working hours in the garden per week, however, men claimed an average of six, compared to five-and-a-half for women.
North-south divide
The north-south divide is a reality, at least when it comes to green-fingered activities.
The survey showed that the hardest-working women gardeners live in northwest England, followed by Scotland, northeast England and Wales.
Men from the north west also put in the most hours, with those in the southeast coming bottom with just three-and-a-half a week.
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A five-day Carnival cruise ship that departed from San Diego Saturday has been rerouted to avoid the path of Hurricane Jimena, cruise line officials said yesterday.
The Carnival Elation, which had been headed to Cabo San Lucas, will now dock in Catalina and Ensenada, said Laurie Mahle, a spokeswoman for the cruise line.
The ship, which has about 2,600 people aboard, was scheduled to arrive in Cabo San Lucas on Monday for a two-day stay. The ship was to be at sea today and return to San Diego tomorrow. Passengers instead were taken to Catalina yesterday and will spend today in Ensenada before returning to San Diego as scheduled tomorrow.
Carnival Splendor, a seven-day cruise from Long Beach, and Carnival Paradise, a four-day cruise also departing from Long Beach, also have been rerouted to avoid the path of the hurricane.
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O.C. Register owner files for bankruptcy protection
The company that owns The Orange County Register and dozens of other newspapers yesterday filed for bankruptcy protection, prompted by heavy debt and a decline in advertising revenue.
The filing by Freedom Communications Holdings was part of a prepackaged plan approved by a majority of the company's lenders.
Freedom chief executive Burl Osborne said that under the proposed restructuring, the family and two investment firms that own Freedom would be left with no more than a 2 percent stake in the company. The rest of the stock would go to a group of 27 lenders owed nearly $771 million. The lenders, led by JPMorgan Chase, would forgive most of that debt in return for control of the company.
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Feds ready to sell homes owned by felon Madoff
Federal authorities plan to begin selling off disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's homes to raise money for victims of his massive fraud.
This week, Madoff's eastern Long Island beach house will go on the market. Up next will be his Manhattan apartment and Palm Beach, Fla., estate.
Madoff estimated the value of his Long Island home on an exclusive seaside lot in Montauk at $3 million. The U.S. Marshals Service, which seized the home in July, believes it could bring $8 million or more.
The home features a large, columned porch with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Several items left behind, from American Indian art to golf clubs, will be sold at auction.
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Southwest gets more time to replace targeted parts
Federal officials are giving Southwest Airlines until Dec. 24 to replace unapproved parts on about 50 airplanes.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the parts do not prevent safe operation of the planes. The jets' manufacturer, Boeing, had reached the same conclusion.
The FAA will let Southwest fly the planes as long as they are inspected every seven days and the unapproved parts on the wings are replaced by Dec. 24.
The planes make up about 10 percent of Southwest's fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.
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American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue. The airline said the cuts will reduce its flight-attendant ranks by about 6 percent.
The jobless rate in the 16 nations that use the euro climbed to a new 10-year high of 9.5 percent in July despite other signs that the economy is starting to recover, the EU statistics agency Eurostat said.
General Motors said the rollout of its 2010 Buick LaCrosse is being delayed for a few weeks due to quality concerns.

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Tagged: Alphabetical, Portfolio, sorting
October 8, 2013 at 12:44 pm #172176
I do need some more sorting options for the portfolio type. So I'd like to ask if anyone already created different sorting functions (especially using a child theme)…
The portfolio item should be sorted based on categories in alphabetical order (ASC or DESC doesn't matter) within it's category and/or (!) it's subcategories.
It's quite easy to have a random ordering but it's all based on date added.
I use the portfolio type to display products from different manufacturers. Each product has it's product category and additionally a manufacturer category. So the sorting within the grid view should be by manufacturer alphabetically and within the manufacturer category by product name alphabetically.
I'm capable of doing this on my own – just like to know if anyone else did this already.
In addition it would be helpful to have a manual ordering on portfolio entries (like on pages post type).
Thanks and regards!October 8, 2013 at 2:32 pm #172246
Hey formateins!
1) You can use following filter code to sort all items alphabetically:
function custom_post_grid_query( $query, $params ) { $query['orderby'] = 'title'; $query['order'] = 'ASC'; return $query; } add_filter( 'avia_post_grid_query', 'custom_post_grid_query', 10, 2);
If you want to use additional query parameters you just need to store them in the $query array. You can also use this hook to query the entries in a certain order if the default order parameters do not fulfill your requirements.
2) If you want to sort the items manually I'd recommend to use this plugin: http://wordpress.org/plugins/post-types-order/ – it adds a drag'n'drop sorting feature to the admin panel.
PeterOctober 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm #172260
Hey Peter,
thanks for the quick response. Thought already this way and I'll try to add this as an option to the builder aswell.
Don't like to add _any_ additional plugins so I give the manual ordering a shot on my own. :)
JoschiOctober 9, 2013 at 2:19 am #172807
Another question: while in single portfolio view there's the prev/next navigation on left/right of the browser window. This func needs to be fixed too, as it still walks through the date created instead of alphabetical sorting.
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Would be nice if you could point out the avia_hook so I can get this sorted aswell.
Having a few looks at the avia_post_nav in function-enfold and I'm sad to say I have to write my own function for this. :( Did have some reading on get_adjacent_post() and this function also hooks on static post_date in prepare call… Doh! This one will be tricky…
October 9, 2013 at 7:33 am #172891
- This reply was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by formateins.
Yes, we use the standard get_adjacent_post() function which is quite limited at the moment. However they plan to improve it with wp3.8 ( http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/17807 ).
PeterOctober 9, 2013 at 12:43 pm #172970
I always love endless discussions over the years and nothing is happening… "future release" – so I won't place a bet on 3.8 for that. :D
Made a first step filling an array with all post id's based on the sorting (bit tough with the post titles) and which are in the same category currently displayed, so I could walk one entry in each direction, grab post link and title and there we go. Bit messy for now, because it also affects the regular posts so I need to set the post type.
Leave this post open for a few days – I'll drop the code once it's finished (and flexible enough). Have to buy another license of Enfold for a new customer… ;)
JoschiOctober 9, 2013 at 12:56 pm #172973
Btw – this thread: http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/73190/ (Purchase code hidden if logged out) – (Purchase code hidden if logged out) – (Purchase code hidden if logged out) -key may help you to hook into the get_adjacent_post function (sql query).
If you want to use the "post types order plugin" see http://wordpress.org/support/topic/ (Purchase code hidden if logged out) -next-navigation-wrong-order?replies=7
PeterOctober 9, 2013 at 1:38 pm #172988
Yeah, stumbled upon the topic on stack exchange (and some others), but they won't work. Tried also to add the category, but it seems to run out of boundaries when getting into more nested levels.
Otherwise I decide to simply disable the post nav for the portfolio type because it doesn't make sense there. Won't give up that fast… ;)
Thanks again for the input! Appreciate that!October 9, 2013 at 5:13 pm #173126
We'll add an additional filter ("avia_post_nav_entries") to the post_nav function (with the next update) which allows you to replace the content of the $entries array. You can then use the global $post variable and your custom function to replace the default get_previous_post/get_next_post urls with your urls if necessary.
PeterOctober 12, 2013 at 4:58 pm #174662
nice to hear that. I got that nav meanwhile close to a functional state (still bugs when on subcategory), but code is messy. So I won't publish that here.
Thanks for your help, guys!
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Posted in: Outreach
"Have a passion for serving people with patience, dignity, and respect first and foremost!"
Ronnie Bass, MSCM
Founder, CEO, Executive Director of Someone Cares, Inc. of Atlanta EDIC (Early Detection Invention Clinic)
Atlanta, GA
What is your position?
Founder, CEO, Executive Director of Someone Cares, Inc. of Atlanta EDIC (Early Detection Intervention Clinic)
Someone Cares (S1C) is one of the leading African American, Latino, MSM (Men who have Sex with Men), and Transgender HIV/AIDS community based outreach organizations in the Southeastern Region of the United States. We address health disparities and connection to care in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Someone Cares Inc. provides HIV/AIDS/STD prevention education, interventions, advocacy, support services, counseling, testing, research, screening, and treatment.
Is there something in your own personal story that led you to do the work you do?
Growing up in the 80's and 90's, the United States was just beginning to acknowledge that human immunodeficiency virus was not just a homosexual disease, but a disease that kills anyone; men, women, children, straight, gay, and lesbians. It took the deaths of famous people to draw attention to how this disease has no respect of person. I remember hearing about Rock Hudson's illness, and later death, which shook America. His death, as sad as it was, became an awakening to many. It made the people of this country stand up and take a more urgent interest in this disease, which resulted in funding into research to combat it. Black America woke up when basketball great Magic Johnson disclosed his HIV status. While growing up, several of my friends had become infected or died. I wanted to help do my part in educating the community of this dreadful disease. By God's Grace and Mercies, I am here today. God, by perpetually providing the agency with the resources that we need to help, has kept me focused on what I can and should do with my life. I am in my purpose.
I had my first experience with HIV/AIDS in Jacksonville Florida where I was an Outreach Worker. In the early 90's, Jacksonville was ranked third in the top cities with the number of HIV cases reported. As an Outreach Worker I had hands on experience with infected and affected people. There I had counseled and tested thousands. I was particularly touched when an 18-year-old youth came to me for a test, and after testing him, found that not only did he have HIV, but also AIDS. His T-cell count was below 200 and he had no knowledge of the disease. It was then that I started "Someone Cares."
What do you love most about your outreach work?
I enjoy meeting people where they are.
SC has extraordinary access to the communities and places where the African American, Latino, MSM, and Transgender congregate and address health disparities. We have become "Gatekeepers." The S1C agency has access to parks, bathhouses, clubs, adult bookstores, private sex parties, internet chat rooms, etc. In these settings, S1C is able to convey prevention messages and provide HIV/AIDS/STD testing, condom distribution, interventions, and educational information. Having obtained their confidence in a non-judgmental way, the African American, Latino, MSM, and Transgender communities have become more open to discussions about reducing "at risk" behavior. They have also become more open to invitations to attend weekly social network gatherings and empowerment group meetings. It is here where we reach one, teach one.
What is the biggest challenge in what you do?
My biggest challenge is reaching the younger African American MSM generation. Each day there are new opportunities for unprotected sex in the youth community, and I am concerned that my antiquated prevention methods might not be able to do the job.
The CDC fact sheet report is alarming about the African American community.
CDC Reports that:
African Americans have the most severe burden of HIV of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Compared with other races and ethnicities, African Americans account for a higher proportion of HIV infections at all stages of disease—from new infections to deaths.
African Americans accounted for an estimated 44% of all new HIV infections occurring among adults and adolescents (aged 13 years or older) in 2010, despite representing only 12% to14% of the US population.
In 2010, black gay, bisexual, and other MSM represented an estimated 72% (10,600) of new infections among all black men and 36% of an estimated 29,800 new HIV infections among all MSM. More new HIV infections (4,800) occurred among young black MSM (aged 13-24) than any other age or racial group of MSM ages of disease—from new infections to deaths.
What has been the most fulfilling part of your work in terms of health outreach to your community's underserved populations?
The most fulfilling part of each day as I work toward fulfilling the Someone Cares Mission, is reaching out to the LGBTQ community to empower each individual we encounter to make safe, responsible choices in their sexual decisions. My desire is to enlighten people in the hopes that some subconscious intervention seed(s) are being planted that will eventually take hold in their conscious minds and protect them from getting infected.
For those who are already infected, or affected, I feel fulfilled when reassuring them that they are not alone and that their diagnosis of HIV/ AIDS is not a death sentence. We do this by offering them a structured support system for treatment, no matter their prognosis.
Fulfillment also comes in the form of assisting those who are constantly misjudged, rejected, and abandoned because of their authentic sexual identity or due to multiple issues regarding their HIV/AIDS status. They can feel overwhelmed by their situation, which increases their at-risk behaviors and self-neglect. If I can only reach one a day, or one a week, I feel that we are doing our job by being more than just another nonprofit agency; we give them confidence that we are there for them as a friend!
What do you see as the biggest health concerns in the communities you serve?
Lawmakers have been slashing funding for HIV testing and treatment that falls under Medicaid. Although the U.S. Preventative Task Force recommended that all community health clinics, which serve poorer regions, conduct free HIV testing, many centers have not had enough resources to follow through. The issue has been exacerbated by governors who have refused to implement Obamacare Medicaid expansion. Expanding Medicaid would extend insurance coverage to millions of low-income Americans, including more access to HIV testing and treatments. Instead, some leaders are making aggressive cuts to their state-level Medicaid programs. For example, Louisiana recently cut a case management program for low-income HIV patients.
How did you first come to know NN/LM SE/A?
A fellow agency provided us with NN/LM SE/A funding information. S1C submitted a proposal and was awarded funding for "The REACH Project," through which we conduct research, and train HIV positive Transgender individuals on how to access reliable health information.
In what ways has NN/LM SE/A been of help to you?
Through the funding provided by NN/LM SE/A, Someone Cares has broadened the HIV Transgender knowledge base in the areas of HIV medicine and hormone therapy to better understand effects on the physical body of the infected Transgender. Our project has been a great success in transforming mental health and implementing necessary lifestyle changes for the HIV Transgender community. We bridge the gap in healing for individuals frustrated by their desire to be physically identified by their true gender while also dealing with the many challenges of adhering to their HIV medications and/or hormone treatments.
Can you share a success story about the impact of health outreach in your community?
Someone Cares has been humbled and blessed to have numerous success stories in our 17 years of existence, but there is one that stands out from the rest, when S1C received its state certified CLIA waiver to provide rapid HIV testing, that was a joyful day! That meant S1C could test in alternative LGBTQ venues, reaching people where they are. This enabled S1C to have a greater reach into the LGBTQ community, which helped to alleviate barriers that prevent people from becoming aware and knowing one's HIV status.
What advice would you give others who are interested in doing health outreach work in their communities?
My advice to others, who have an earnest interest in doing health outreach work in their communities, is:


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There are three countries in the world with a reputation for producing the best olive oil, and they are all to be found in Europe. However, it is not just a matter of quality, but also of a capacity to innovate, promote the product, and communicate the message. Italy is adept at using these stratagems, especially when it comes to agro-food products. Indeed, the country comes top of the league, followed by Spain and Greece, dominating the world market in terms of olive oil production.
The recent drive towards industrialization in the agro-food industry may have led to the mechanization of many traditional processes, but it has also lent added value to the organic production methods employed by Italians since the age of the ox-driven oil-mill. In economies such as the USA, where the prevailing policy has long tended towards industrial standardization, high quality products such as PDO olive oil have finally succeeded in making a commercial impact. Indeed, it is no accident that the USA, Canada, and East Asia remain the main export markets for the sector: a fact confirmed by the Italian olive oil producers consortium, Unaprol.
The very positive growth rates confirm the industry's dominant presence in foreign markets. In fact, the Italian producers increased their export quota by 16.7% in 2010 compared to the preceding year. The President of Unaprol, Massimo Gargano, explained further: "It goes without saying that the pursuit of quality rewards those who aim for excellence. According to the latest data from Istat, during the last quarter of 2010 the agricultural sector proved to be the most robust in the Italian economy, showing an increase of 1.5% over the previous three months."
So quality definitely pays off, and has finally helped to establish new patterns of consumption. From the USA, the popularity of Italian PDO products and extra-virgin olive oil has spread to Australia and Russia. Despite the recession, the demand for Italian oil continued to grow in these countries, with a 2% rise in exports last year. There has also been an increase in sales to Japan and Canada, where more than 74% of the oil consumed is Italian in origin. Olive oil production contributes more to the nation's agricultural economy than any other agronomic element, accounting for 5% of sales over the entire sector. The growth in demand for PDO and PGI products – with exports up 66% since 2004 – illustrates the degree to which Italian production is appreciated throughout the world. The Italian olive oil industry, with almost 5,000 operators, produces a total annual turnover of 3.2 million Euros. This volume of sales, produced by a combination of quality and innovation, has already determined the new strategy for growth.
The more than 800,000 small and medium-sized businesses in the sector are constantly researching methods for maintaining the high quality of their production while investing in a general renovation of their infrastructure. This trend towards innovation includes an improvement in technical support, an increased tendency for producers to form networks and the choice of appropriate strategies for managing the transformation process. The future priorities identified by members of Unaprol are centred on attaining these particular objectives.
President Gargano explained the situation: "The consortium of olive oil producers has signed an operational agreement with the Italian Trade Commission. This aims to use the services of commercial operators and journalists to promote exports of our quality product, and to increase consumer awareness of extra-virgin olive oil and of designated origin production within the new markets." Every impetus towards growth is therefore directed towards international recognition. This is because the best quality oil is still strictly Italian, but success today depends more than ever on exploitation of foreign markets.


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Police Beat for week of June 20
June 12
Vehicle Prowl – 4500 blk Harbour Pointe Blvd.
A caller reported that about five minutes prior to calling, he found a male inside one of his vehicles. He described the male as between 20 and 30 years old, 6'1", with brown scraggly hair, facial hair and glasses. He said the male was last seen running toward Harbour Pointe Boulevard. The male was not located. The caller was unsure of what was missing.
Traffic Collision – H.P. Blvd. S.W. & SR-525
An officer responded to the above area for a two-vehicle collision. Vehicle 2 began to turn right from Harbour Pointe Boulevard S.W., stopped for traffic and was struck from behind by Vehicle 1. There were no injuries.
Suspicious – 4500 blk H.P. Blvd.
A resident received a call stating that the caller was holding the resident's brother in Mexico and he would be killed if the resident did not pay $700 for his release. The resident informed the called that he does not have a brother.
Burglary – 5200 blk 88th St. S.W.
A caller reported that sometime in the past week, someone entered the above house and removed the washer, dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher. He said that the house is in foreclosure.
Nuisance Complaint – 12300 blk H.P. Blvd.
A caller reported that the male at the above location was standing outside yelling at people walking by. She said that he has a history of this behavior and possibly has mental health issues. Prior to the officers' arrival she called back and said that the male was driving away. He was not located.
Traffic Collision – 6500 blk Harbour Heights Pkwy.
An officer responded to the above location for a report of a hit-and-run collision. The officer located the suspect at the scene. He initially denied involvement and became agitated with the officer. He was detained and handcuffed but released when the victim decided that he did not want to pursue charges. They exchanged information.
DUI Complaint – 84th St. S.W. & SR-525
An officer was dispatched to a report of a white Dodge four-door traveling 20 mph with no headlights and stopping repeatedly in the road. The officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver did not appear intoxicated and explained that her headlights would not come on and so she was trying to get to her nearby home while driving very slowly. The officer made sure she got home safely.
Suspicious Person – 11000 blk 59th Ave. W.
An officer was dispatched to a complaint of an unknown subject knocking on the complainant's front door. The subject reportedly couldn't seem to get his story straight and said he was out of gas. The subject was described as a tall, thin, Caucasian male in his 20s with a beard and wearing a dark blue sweatshirt. The subject reportedly departed on foot in an unknown direction of travel. Officers checked the area but did not locate the subject. It was later confirmed that this subject had indeed run out of gas and parked his vehicle nearby, partially blocking the roadway and a driveway. The subject returned with some gas and moved the vehicle.
Residential Burglary – 5400 blk 125th Pl. S.W.
The above residence was burglarized and jewelry was stolen from the master bedroom. The case is under investigation.
June 13
Collisions – H.P. Blvd. S.W. & SR-525
An officer responded to two rear-end collisions at the above location. Both at fault drivers were cited.
Theft – 4300 blk Russell Rd.
An officer responded to the location for a metal theft report. Upon arrival, it was determined that about $4,000 in scrap aluminum was taken from a bin between 2:18 and 2:41 this morning. The caller had video surveillance of the incident. The case is under investigation.
Animal Complaint – 5300 blk H.P. Blvd.
An officer responded to the above location for a barking dog complaint. Upon arrival, it was determined that a large German Shepard was poorly contained in the stairwell and was aggressive toward the neighbor. The officer advised the daughter of the dog owner of proper ways to contain the dog, and will be following up with the owner.
Road Rage – 11700 blk SR-525
An officer was dispatched to a two-car, non-injury, non-blocking collision at the above location. Upon arrival, the officer contacted both parties and determined that Driver 2 got impatient waiting for Driver 1 to move his vehicle when the traffic light turned green so Driver 2 bumped Driver 1's car with his van. There were no injuries and no damage to either vehicle. When asked why Driver 2 bumped the vehicle he stated that his horn did not work. The case is under investigation for possible charges.
Theft – 4800 blk 76th St. S.W.
An officer responded to the above location for a lost or stolen wallet. Upon arrival, it was determined that a Visa card taken from the wallet is being used. The case is under investigation.
Juvenile Problem– 900 blk 3rd St.
A resident reported his daughter was outside, past curfew and possible high. He said she was an At Risk Youth and was violating the conditions. Officers contacted the daughter. The resident was advised to inform the daughter's probation officer about the violations.
Warrant Arrest– 4200 blk Russell Rd.
An officer stopped a vehicle and the driver was cited for driving with a suspended license in the third degree and no insurance. He also had a misdemeanor warrant out of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office for driving with a suspended license in the second degree with $2,500 bail. He was transported and booked into Snohomish County Jail.
June 14
Property – 5400 blk H.P. Blvd.
Citizen brought in a purple iPod with some accessories that were found at the above location earlier in the day. Property was booked for safekeeping.
Assault 4/Violate Order – 3600 blk South Rd.
Officers responded to the area listed regarding a report of a possible physical domestic violence case. A woman was seen to jump out of a moving vehicle. Officers contacted the woman, who said a subject had hit her three times in the face and then she had jumped out of the vehicle. He is the respondent of a no-contact order taken out by the woman. An aid car transported the victim to hospital and probable cause was issued for the subject. If he is located, he is to be booked on the probable cause.
Animal Problem – 5300 blk H.P. Blvd.
An officer responded to the above location regarding a report that the downstairs neighbor had their 140-pound German Shepard out without a leash or chain. The upstairs neighbor was afraid to go up the stairs over the dog to her apartment. Officer contacted the dog owner and observed that the dog was not restrained. Officers had been in contact with the dog owner for the past two days and had ordered the owners to restrain the dog anytime that it is outside, as its enclosure is completely inadequate to contain the dog. Both parties were instructed that the dog is to be restrained on a chain or leash at all times that it is outside until its enclosure is made suitable.
Disturbance– 3900 blk H.P. Blvd. S.W.
Officers responded to the location for a report of belligerent male trying to assault a cab driver. Upon arrival officers contacted the subject and the cab driver. The subject had vomited in the driver's taxi on the way to the hotel and the driver charged him extra for the cleanup. No assault had occurred, and the subject paid the entire bill.
Welfare Check – 5000 blk 84th St. S.W.
Officers responded to the area for a male who was passed out in the ditch. Officers contacted the subject, who was face down in the ditch, unresponsive. He was extremely intoxicated and could not stand or speak. Mukilteo paramedics responded to evaluate the subject. He was transported by aid to Providence hospital.
Follow Up – 5300 blk H.P. Blvd.
An officer contacted a subject at the police station in reference to a problem with his neighbor. The resident said his neighbor always calls the police about his dog, complaining that it is dangerous. The resident said his dog is not dangerous and said the police always take the side of his neighbor. He was advised to contact the police if he had any future issues with his neighbor.
June 15
Animal Complaint – 2300 blk SR-525
A caller reported that about 15 minutes prior to calling, his vehicle struck a black cat near the above location. He said the cat ran into the woods and he was unable to get to it. The cat was not located and the Animal Control officer was notified.
Traffic Complaint –11700 blk SR-525
An officer was dispatched to the above area for a report of a vehicle driven by an elderly driver traveling at 4 mph. It was not located.
Juvenile Problem – 5000 blk H.P. Blvd.
An officer was dispatched to the location for an assault report. The officer found that two subjects agreed to meet after school to fight three days ago. The boys exchanged punches and one was left with a loose tooth. The officer determined that it was mutual combat. Both boys were suspended from school.
Juvenile Problem – 2600 blk SR-525
An officer was dispatched to the location for a report of a juvenile who brought a knife to school. The student said that he found the knife while walking to school. He said that he thought it was interesting and thought he would bring it home to show his father. The officer found that there had been no threats and the knife was not illegal to possess. The school notified his parents, and he was expelled from school.
Traffic Collision – 11700 blk 59th Ave. W.
An officer responded to the above area for a two-vehicle collision. Vehicle 1 backed out of the driveway and struck Vehicle 2. There were no injuries.
Traffic Collision – Beverly Park Rd. & SR-525
Vehicles 1 and 2 were turning left from Beverly Park Road onto SR-525 in adjacent lanes. Vehicle 1 drifted into Vehicle 2's lane and sideswiped Vehicle 2 during the turn. There were no injuries.
Found Dog – 10500 47th Pl. W.
A caller reported that she found a stray dog nearby. An officer was still en route at the time of this report.
Prescription Fraud – 4400 blk 106th St. S.W.
An officer was dispatched to the location for a report that a patient had refilled a prescription for a controlled substance 57 times in the past six months. The officer was still on scene at the time of this report.
Narcotics Complaint – 5600 blk 110th Pl. S.W.
A caller reported that a group of five juveniles were smoking narcotics in the ravine across the street from the above location. An officer was still en route at the time of this report.
Agency Assist – 88th St. S.W. & SR-525
A caller reported that Lake Serene Elementary put out a warning about a male that approached a child near the school. He said that a male who fit the description was near the above location. Officers contacted a subject, who seemed to have mental health issues. The officer spoke with the investigating deputy who wanted the subject ID'd and photographed. The information was passed onto the deputy.
Collision – 12800 blk Beverly Park Rd.
Vehicle 1 struck the back of Vehicle 2 while merging. There were no injuries.
Follow-Up – 10500 blk 47th Pl. W.
A female came to the police station to report that she just saw officers talking to a subject along the side of the road that she believed fit the description of a possible luring suspect. The female was advised that officers were aware of the situation and were investigating.
Suspicious – 8400 blk SR-525
A female called to report that she thought she also saw the suspect of a possible luring incident that occurred at Serene Lake Elementary earlier in the day. The subject had already been contacted by dayshift officers and ID'd/photographed at the request of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
Welfare Check – 800 blk 3rd St.
An officer was dispatched to check the welfare of what was reported as a homeless looking male talking to himself along the side of the road. The officer made contact with the male, who declined an offer of transport to the Triage Center in Everett, etc. The officer assisted him in finding the right Community Transit bus to start heading back to Seattle.
Animal Complaint – 5500 blk 101st St. S.W.
An officer was dispatched to a report of an ongoing problem with a loose Pit Bull in the neighborhood. The officer documented the incident for referral to Animal Control.
Suspicious – Goat Trail Rd. & Possession View Ln.
An officer was dispatched to a report of three teens setting some toilet paper on fire in front of a Honey Bucket. The teens were gone on arrival and there was no apparent damage or evidence that anything had been burned.
Trespass – Lighthouse Park
An officer was dispatched to an area check for 5-6 subjects on the train tracks south of the park. The subjects were advised they were trespassing, documented and released.
June 16
Warrant Service – 128th St. & I-5
Mill Creek police advised that they arrested a subject on a Mukilteo warrant for driving with a suspended license in the third degree and requested an officer meet at the above location. The subject was booked into the Snohomish County Jail.
Traffic Collision – H.P. Blvd. & SR-525
An officer was dispatched to the above intersection for a two-vehicle collision. Vehicle 2 was turning into the parking lot and was rear-ended by Vehicle 1. There were no injuries.
Traffic Collision – SR-525 & Paine Field Blvd.
An officer responded to the above location for a one-vehicle collision. The vehicle spun out while turning onto SR-525. There were no injuries.
Fire Assist - 700 blk Front St.
An officer responded to the location for a parachute seen going into the water. The Mukilteo Fire Department requested officers assist with traffic control. The parachute actually turned out to be balloons.
Animal Complaint – 11700 blk SR-525
An officer was dispatched to a dog running in traffic near the location. The officer was unable to locate the dog. The dog was described as a male Pomeranian.
Traffic Complaint – 4700 blk 73rd St. S.W.
An officer was dispatched to a recklessly driven black Mercedes traveling over 80 mph near the above location. The officer stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation and contacted the driver, who admitted to the officer that he did take a corner too fast. He was warned about his driving.
Fireworks – 5400 blk H.P. Blvd.
Officer responded to the parking lot of Nantucket Condos for 4 to 5 subjects lighting off fireworks. They were gone on arrival.
Malicious Mischief – 11500 blk H.P. Blvd.
A caller reported that two juveniles threw some fireworks into a porta potty at the PUD substation, causing damage to the porta potty. They were last seen running toward Harbour Pointe Boulevard. The officers located the juveniles on St. Andrews Drive. They were identified and admitted to causing the damage and they were released to their parents. The case will be sent to the juvenile prosecutor for charges.
Threats –1300 blk Crownmill Ave.
A resident requested contact in reference to a neighbor telling her she was "going down." She advised that she was driving home and saw the neighbor walking in the area. She stopped as she was turning onto the street to let the neighbor cross the street. The neighbor then approached her vehicle and pounded on the window saying she (the caller) was "going down." Officers contacted the neighbor and officers determined that no crime occurred.
Suspicious –13500 blk 42nd Ave. W.
An officer was dispatched to a report of three gunshots heard in the area. The officer contacted a passerby in the area who advised that he had heard fireworks in the area.
June 17
Animal Complaint – 4800 blk 91st Ct.
A caller reported that her two terriers got loose. She said that neither dog was wearing a collar.
DV Assault 4/Warrant Service/AOA – 5000 blk 84th St. S.W.
Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at the location. The victim reported that her intoxicated husband had just tried to break her car window. She reportedly fled to her apartment locking the door and calling 911 because she feared her husband would assault her since he had reportedly struck her in the head about two hours earlier at Seaview Park in Edmonds. Her husband was arrested outside the location on an outstanding Mukilteo arrest warrant for DUI. He was booked at the Snohomish County Jail on two counts of fourth degree domestic violence assault (one count for the incident in Mukilteo and, at the request of the Edmonds Police Department, another count for the incident at Seaview Park).


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Dave Himmelman and Jared Baxter, a pair of Civil Engineering graduates, did surveying work on campus for Korda Engineering, an international engineering firm based in Columbus. As part of their survey, they took careful measurements of the land and researched the locations of utility lines.
Both were referred to internships at Korda by their professor, Robert Mergel, then were hired full-time. Himmelman got the gig first, with Baxter hired on the following year.
"If you can get your foot in the door somewhere, in this economy, it's huge," Baxter says.
Baxter, a 31-year-old Akron native, started at a four-year college then transferred to Columbus State. "I was doing physics there, and I pretty much hated it. So I decided to do something a little more practical."
Both Baxter and Himmelman got an associate degree in Civil Engineering, which includes a certificate in Surveying. The classes were hands-on, says Himmelman, and all of his professors were working surveyors or engineers.
"They knew exactly what was needed in the field," Himmelman says. "That was the most important thing."
The program taught them the same AutoCAD (computer drafting) programs used in the industry—which they say you don't get at some four-year engineering programs.
"I could sound like I knew what I was talking about in an interview," Baxter says.
Himmelman, now 26, says the program's evening classes allowed him to work while going to school. He advises students to get a job in the industry. "If you're doing it all day at work, that definitely helps you with your studies."
Being back on campus for the surveying assignment was fun, the two say. They visited Mergel, and stopped by the hot dog cart for old time's sake.
Civil Engineering is one of many engineering programs offered in Columbus State's Career & Tech division, such as Architecture, Environmental Safety & Health, Mechanical Engineering and general Engineering.


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Frank and Nell Kuonen, of Klamath Falls, graciously donated $50,000.00 to the Klamath Community College Foundation for student scholarships at a recent KCC all-staff meeting. Frank Kuonen, a long established Klamath Falls businessman, and Nell Kuonen, a past Klamath County Commissioner and long-time political advocate, have had a long relationship with education and community development. Nell Kuonen was once the chief campaign promoter for former President Ronald Reagan during his run for the Governor and was appointed to his staff during his presidency. The Kuonens were excited to continue their part in helping deliver higher education to Klamath County. KCC President Dr. Roberto Gutierrez, KCC Foundation Director Dr. Steven Meneses, along with the KCC Foundation Board Chair Steve Tippin welcomed this generous gift on behalf of the students of Klamath Community College.
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I recorded multiple .avi files from an emulator using Camstudio Lossless Codec 1.5, then I joined them together into a single, big .avi file.
It was 6 .avis total and a single .wav that contained the audio from all of the 6 .avis together. Basically, the emulator caused .avi split, but not audio split. Here's a pic to show how they're like:
So, to do the job, I used VirtualDub and selected the "Direct Stream Copy" option.
VirtualDub did everything fine. Then I used "Convert AVI to MP4" to convert my big .avi into .mp4, in order to reduce the file's size so I could upload it to youtube. I can't upload insanely big files with my poor 400 kbps upload speed.
Buuuuut... after the video finished uploading, Youtube gave me a "Processing Error" then rejected my video. It didn't even explain what was the reason behind that.
Then I found out there's something wrong with my big .avi. When I throw it on programs like Handbrake or VidCoder for conversion, they simply crash. Watch this video to know what I'm talking about:
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Soooo... does someone know what's wrong with my video? What's causing youtube to reject it?
Do you recommend me joining the stuff with something else other than VirtualDub or try something similiar?
I really need your help guys, all of this is giving me a lot of headache and I can't find a solution.
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You uploaded your CSCD (Camstudio lossless codec) AVI file to Youtube? It probably doesn't support CSCD. The other programs you tried probably don't support it either. Can open your big file in VirtualDub and scrub all the way through it?
"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist."
Also, I don't think the problem is with CSCD. I converted a single one of my .avis to .mp4, then uploaded to youtube, and the site accepted it perfectly. The problem only happens when I join everything together into a big .avi with VirtualDub then upload it.
I don't know how to scrub all the way through it with VirtualDub. How can I do that?
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The stats of the MP4 file look ok as far as I can tell. Does it play normally on your computer?
Try making a short video with exactly the same procedure. See if that uploads to Youtube properly.
I've done that already, it worked fine.
Is there not another way to join multiple .avi + wav other than VirtualDub...?
I did not understand why you use the camstudio codec if can use UT Video RGB codec. For any emulator its very nice codec, fast and very good size/quality.
What is the real reason?
Try Sony Vegas to create your big file, encode to mp4 using Ripbot264. Its works on Youtube.
Ps: your YT account get 15minutes extend??
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MINOT, N.D. - The state's oil-producing counties are building a united front to change how oil tax revenue is distributed so they can better keep up with rapid growth.
Members of the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties discussed new ways of allocating that money during their annual meeting Thursday in Minot.
"Our ultimate goal is to go into the legislative session in January with one voice with our western leaders and legislators to get our needs addressed and funded," said Dan Brosz, president of the group, which represents 19 counties that have oil, gas or leasing development.
The oil and gas industry pays a 5 percent gross production tax to the state in lieu of property taxes. A portion of that goes back to counties, cities and schools affected by the development, but western North Dakota leaders say it's not enough to support growing schools, taxed law enforcement agencies and infrastructure needs.
"We needed this money yesterday," said Rep. Shirley Meyer, D-Dickinson. "If we don't get our infrastructure shored up, this thing will crash."
Brosz, of Bowman, said the $135 million designated for energy impact grants have helped communities, but those dollars are one-time grants and don't allow local officials the ability to budget for the future.
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NASD Investor Education Foundation Announces Grant Guidelines, Solicits Project Applications
Washington, D.C.—Armed with an initial endowment of $10 million, the NASD Investor Education Foundation today formally invited non-profit groups and researchers to apply for funding for projects that will help the Foundation achieve its mission: to provide investors with high quality, easily accessible information and tools to better understand investing and the markets.
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Ozzy Osbourne will spend a month touring North America, kicking off the trek on Nov. 12 in Victoria, B.C. and wrapping up exactly one month later in Minneapolis on Dec. 12. Halford, the namesake project of Judas Priest siren Rob Halford, will support Osbourne on all dates. This is also Osbourne's first headlining tour since he released 2007's 'Black Rain.' Tickets for the arena tour will go on sale Sept. 17.
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Today's post, the final in our series, is a collaborative effort by Sarah (@sarahjoaustin) and me (@xgravity23). In this post, you'll learn how to Twitter on the web, at your desk, and on the go. If you've been out of the loop, check out Monday's post on the basic Twitter functions, Tuesday's post on advanced Twitter functions, and yesterday's post on using Twitter on the web, at your desk, and on the go.
We learn about new Twitter tools and resources every day, but there are so many, you can easily become overwhelmed. We've categorized them by function and given them a brief description. We hope you'll find them useful, too.
Analyzing Your Twitter Profile
- Mr. Tweet: Discover recommended tweeple based on your current connections.
- Retweetist: Find out how often you are retweeted
- TweetStats: Tells you when you tweet most, who you @ reply to most, and your most-tweeted words.
- Twitter Grader: Find out where you rank among all tweeple.
- Twitalyzer: Measure your impact and success in Social Media.
- WeFollow: Tag your Twitter profile with keywords so other like-minded tweeple can follow you.
Managing and Interacting with People
- MyCleenr: Find out the people you are following who aren't using Twitter any more. Tell you how long ago in years and days since they last tweeted and lets you delete right from their interface.
- Tweepler: Sort through your new followers, view their last few tweets, and make an educated decision as to whether to follow them in return.
- Tweeto'clock: Find out when it's best to tweet someone to get a response.
- Twimailer: Get more information directly in your inbox when someone follows you.
- Twitoria: Just like MyCleanr, find out the people you are following who aren't using Twitter any more. Tells you the how long ago in days it was they last tweeted and displays their profile information.
- Twitter Karma: Displays mutual Twitter relationships, tweeple you are following but who haven't reciprocated, and who follows you but you haven't reciprocated.
- Twitter User Classify: This Greasemonkey script puts a color-coded bar at the top of each Twitter profile to tell you that user's following to follower ratio.
Sharing Photographs
While Twitter is a text-only medium, once again, its open programming platform allows the flexibility of tweeting photographs with tools like TwitPic. Simply login to TwitPic with your Twitter information; upload a photo; add some tags, a location, and a message; and click Post It. TwitPic will tweet a link to your photo and your message to your Twitter account.
Staying Productive
- Google Calendar: Add events to your Google Calendar from Twitter.
- Package Tracker: Get near-instant DMs whenever your package from UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL (and others) is updated.
- Remember the Milk: Send items to your Remember the Milk to-do list straight from Twitter.
- Timer: Set the timer to DM you at a specified time.
- Twitter Gadget: Manage Twitter directly from Gmail or your iGoogle page with this well-designed.
- TwitterSafe: Back up your followers just in case.
In addition to the items listed above, the article "HOW TO: Live Inside Twitter and Still Stay Productive " from Mashable lists some other useful productivity tools.
Staying Informed
- CNN: Get top news stories from CNN.com.
- Favotter: Stay on top of what other tweeple are calling their favorites.
- NPR: News Get top news stories from National Public Radio.
- TwtPoll: Poll other tweeple and get instant results.
- Tweet Congress: Follow your Congress-tweeple or sign a petition to get them on Twitter.
Sarah's Essential People to Follow
- @BabyDots: A personal friend with an Etsy store. Lots of links to her unbelievably cute children's clothes.
- @ChurchTechie: Author of The Reason Your Church Must Twitter. Lots of new Twitter tools and resources, especially for ministry.
- @Coldplay: Updates from the crew and band while they're on tour and on the go.
- @NBCOlympics: Busiest when Olympics are in progress but provides athlete news year-round.
- @MowgliAustin and @handsomeRav: My cats. They're full of snarky comments and requests for tuna.
- @tweeples_guide: Shameless plugging. This is the account I use to share Twitter-related articles and tips.
Linden's Essential People to Follow
- @HotDogsLadies: Random, snarky tidbits from the life of Merlin Mann.
- @OzarksRedCross: Shares info on upcoming events, training, and when necessary, emergency information. Look for your own local Red Cross here.
- @Rosso: Techie, photographer, cook, traveler, and writer. If you know me, it's pretty obvious why I like her tweets from that description
- @MollyDotCom: Frequently hilarious posts from a CSS/Opera maven who loves her cats.
- @Naveed17 and @Stella_Kay: My cats. They don't tweet a lot (okay, not ever) right now because they live with someone else until September, but as soon as they are ours again, they'll be the most tweetenest cats you ever did meet.
- @Problogger: Lots of links for bloggers and tweeters, plus interesting tweets about his life in Australia.
- @PenelopeTrunk: As far as I can tell, Trunk is the master of telling an entire story in those 140 characters. You can learn a lot about efficient tweeting from following her.
Recommended Blogs & Articles
- 3 Things Twitter's Been Doin' For Me Lately (sja)
- 3 Must-Have Twitter Tools for Multiple Account Management (sja)
- Guest Post: How Twitter Made Me a Better Social Networker (sja via lam)
- Hone Your Writing/Editing Skills: Another Reason to Give Twitter a Try (lam)
- Mashable's Twitter Lists
- TwiTip
- Twitter Fan Wiki
- Twitter in the News: The Gettysburg Address, Twitpitches, and Twitstories (lam)
- Twitter Nation? Give it a Whirl! (lam)
- Why I Separated My Twitter Account: 3 Reasons to Consider (sja)
- Twitter Saves (lam)
We hope you've enjoyed our True Beginner's Guide to Twitter! We'd love to have you follow us on Twitter: @sarahjoaustin and @xgravity23.
Stay posted for information on the eBook we're publishing sometime next week. In the meantime, if you missed them, be sure to check out Monday's post on Twitter basics, Tuesday's post on advanced Twitter functions, and Wednesday's post on using Twitter on the web, at your desk, and on the go.


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Smoke billows from SA fire0:15
Reader vision shows an incredible wall of smoke from a bushfire on the edge of Port Lincoln in South Australia
AN out-of-control bushfire burning in dense scrub is heading towards Port Lincoln, with residents being warned to prepare themselves for the worst.
The CFS says it will spend the night monitoring the huge bushfire that came within six kilometres of Port Lincoln, on the Eyre Peninsula.
There were no major losses of property or serious injuries, it says.
The fire was first reported at 10.50am at Mungerowie Scrub and has burnt more than 1200 hectares.
CFS State Co-ordinator Brenton Eden praised the efforts of more than 180 firefighters including Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) crews.
"This commitment represents about 10 per cent of all firefighting personnel in the region," Mr Eden said.
"In addition to that, there are 30 fire appliances committed, representing 40 per cent of all CFS fire trucks in the region."
Five fixed-wing water bombing aircraft were also used to assist CFS crews and will resume water bombing at first light tomorrow morning.
A series of lightning strikes during the afternoon also caused between 90 to 100 fires across the state.
"In total, we had about 650 firefighters and 120 appliances deployed in various incidents across the state," Mr Eden said.
"The skill and experience of everyone involved in today's incidents deserves high praise for their efforts," he said.
"This includes the support of other agencies including MFS, SES, SAPOL and DEWNR.
"This effectively has resulted in no major losses of property or serious injuries."
Mr Eden said that smoke from the Port Lincoln fires has drifted over the gulf towards Adelaide and members of the public should not be concerned but advised anyone with respiratory problems to stay indoors and close all doors and windows until the smoke has passed.
Today's fires caused a surge in the number of Triple Zero calls.
In the CFS's latest update on the fire, it says the blaze is "burning within control lines", but adds that weather conditions are continually changing.
The latest weather forecast from the Bureau of Meterology says the southwesterly winds, which are blowing about 30 to 40 km/h, are expected to decrease to 20 to 25 km/h later this evening.
Tomorrow may bring a shower early in the morning. But winds are forecast to still head south to southwesterly, at 20 to 25 km/h.
Meanwhile, check out these amazing aerial photos of the fire, taken by Tait Schmaal aboard the Channel 7 News helicopter.
Firefighters preparing to battle the out-of-control fire burning towards Port Lincoln don't know what they face because they can't get near it.
Country Fire Service spokeswoman Connie Hassouros said it had been too dangerous for firefighters to get near the front of the fire to determine just how big it is.
Thick smoke billowing from the scrub blaze that had burnt 1177 hectares by 6pm and is about 7km west of Port Lincoln in Mungerowie Scrub had also prevented precise aerial surveillance of the fire front.
Ms Hassouros said CFS fears the wind would change direction were realised about 6pm and the winds had started to swing to a south-west direction.
"We will get cooler conditions overnight however," Ms Hassouros said.
"It's not running like it was earlier in the day... but we are not out of the woods yet.
"The fire is now burning eratically."
The CFS Facebook page says that CFS crews "are building lines along the railway line, and will hold the fire there overnight".
And map of the fire shows how much it has burnt.
The fire threatening Port Lincoln is just 7km from the coastal city.
This could change dramatically with the CFS concerned a strong south-west wind change expected this afternoon and later this evening will impact on the fireground, with the potential to push the fire east towards residential areas on the western side.
As ash rains down on Port Lincoln's residents, the CFS says there is no immediate threat to properties but the fire currently has the potential to reach dozens of homes.
120 firefighters and 30 appliances are currently battling the fire, which has destroyed more than 500ha .
The cause of the fire is still undetermined but lightning strikes early this morning are thought to be involved.
Port Lincoln real estate agent Steve Kemp said the sky above Port Lincoln was just falling with ash.
"There's ash all over our office and the cars - the whole street is covered in ash," he said.
"Hopefully the weather does the right thing and the weather does change.
"The weather has cooled down quite remarkably so that's a good sign and everyone's just got their fingers crossed that it avoids homes and properties and they can get control of it before it moves into the areas.
"A lot of people are evacuating and heading down to the foreshore and people bringing their boats and caravans into town.
"Many people are doing that because we are being told it's a safe area that is safe to go to. A lot of people have properties outside of the town so they obviously can't go back - they're heading to the bowling clubs and ovals."
There were reports of evacuations at Port Lincoln prison but a spokeswoman from the prison said there had been no evacuations at 2.30pm.
Corrections SA are monitoring the fire to decide if prisoners will be moved.
"We're doing our business continuity preparation in case of any need to do so but we're in liaison with police and CFS at a local level," a spokesman for Corrections SA said
Residents in the path of the fire heading towards Port Lincoln have been told to prepare themselves while preparations are being made to evacuate the Port Lincoln Prison and schools in its possible path.
The fire, which began at Coomunga, has burned out of control through Mungerowie Scrub, near Big Swamp. It has moved in a southerly direction through scrub and the Lincoln Conservation Reserve.
In its latest advisory - issued at 1:34pm - the CFS says the fire is presenting a risk to lives and property on the outskirts of Port Lincoln.
"CFS expects that a change in the wind direction / or fuel type at approximately 1.45pm may cause the fire to change direction or accelerate and move towards Pine Freezers Rd, Flinders Highway, Wine Shanty Rd, Chapman Rd and Little Swamp Lane near Little Swamp.
"People in this area may be threatened by this fire from now."
The fire is being fought by 110 firefighters, 26 appliances and has burned 500ha since being reported shortly after 10.30am.
Roads are being closed as the fire approaches. This includes the corner of Pine Freezers Rd, Flinders Highway and Duck Pond Rd.
A spokesman said the scenario was not good, with extreme weather conditions expected to continue throughout the day.
Earlier, in a warning issued at 11:50 am, the CFS said it expected that a change in the wind direction / or fuel type at approximately 1pm may cause the fire to change direction or accelerate and move towards Port Lincoln City near Western Approach Rd and Duckpond Drive".
"People in this area may be threatened by this fire from now."
The Coomunga fire comes in the wake of fires on the Eyre Peninsula that destroyed 1800 hectares of thick scrubland on Monday, November 12, which the CFS has revealed as being caused by lightning.
The bushfires led to a home, 14 cabins, a caravan, a campervan, several sheds and four cars being destroyed.
Total fire bans have been declared on Eyre Peninsula, with the danger at the highest level of catastrophic.
Catastrophic fire danger warnings are in place today for the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Lower Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula.
Schools have been closed in areas of catastrophic danger and residents have been warned to leave for safer ground, because authorities have warned that any fire that starts today will be "uncontrollable".
Fire bans have also been declared in all but one of South Australia's 15 Fire Ban Districts, with the Adelaide Metropolitan District being exempted with a High Fire Ban rating.
The bans are: Northwest Pastoral - Extreme; Northeast Pastoral - Severe; West Coast - Extreme; Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Catastrophic; Lower Eyre Peninsula - Catastrophic; Flinders - Severe; Mid North - Extreme; Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme; Yorke Peninsula - Catastrophic; Kangaroo Island - Extreme; Riverland - Severe; Murraylands - Severe; Upper South East - Severe; Lower South East - Extreme.
Warnings sent to phones
Emergency warnings can now be sent by text message to mobile phones in the vicinity of a bushfire, based on the location of the mobile phone at the time of the emergency.
The location-based SMS solution for mobile phones is being rolled out today by Telstra.
Vodafone and Optus will provide the service from October next year.
The number 0444 444 444 will be displayed in the message header or caller identification.
Until today, alerts from emergency services could only be sent to landline telephones based on the location of the handset (recorded voice message), and to mobile phones (text message), based on the service address.
For more information on receiving telephone-based emergency warnings, see http://emergencyalert.gov.au
Burn-off at Aldgate
Meanwhile, the CFS has withdrawn a permit which allowed an Aldgate man to continue conducting a burn-off today on his Adelaide Hills property.
CFS Regional Commander Chris Martin said despite doing the right thing by obtaining a permit and clearing fuel on his property, today's weather provided too many risks for the burn to continue.
"Given the conditions today we feel it is prudent to revoke that permit and put it out," he said.
The permit was provided to the Aldgate man yesterday afternoon to remove a fire risk on his property.
A short time later the CFS issued a fire ban across the state with catastrophic conditions in some areas.
Mayor Bill Spragg said the council had expected the fire to be out before there was any danger.
"The person started burning off yesterday and there was a risk that the fire was going to continue burning through the night and all we were doing was giving him a permission to allow the fire to burn out," he said.
"It seems that what's happened here is that he's taken, I'd have to say, a liberty in continuing to stack fuel on."
Mr Spragg said the council would now review its permit system to ensure fires do not burn past midnight ahead of declared fire ban days.
Burn-off targets not met
Country Fire Service deputy chief officer Andrew Lawson said a failure to meet burn-off targets had left some areas with a higher fuel load.
"We're aware where the prescribed burns are planned to occur and where they do and don't occur," he said.
"Therefore the risk in the areas that have been identified to reduce the risk (through burn-off but this has not occurred) is increased. We try and keep it at bay."
Environment Department data for the first two months of autumn showed that only half of planned burns had been conducted. Data from the last month of autumn was not released.
However, the department said that over the six-month period of spring last year and autumn this year, only 80 per cent, or 968ha, was completed.
The CFS says the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Cooperative which includes Environment Department, CFS, Forestry- SA and SA Water officials only sometimes completes all planned burn-offs on government land before a fire season.
Mr Lawson said while the shortfall on government land was of concern firefighters were more worried about "what doesn't happen on private land ... the fact that there's almost no reduction of fuel load on some private lands".
The Sunday Mail this week revealed Adelaide Hills councils have ordered more than 1000 homeowners in bushfire-prone areas to clear fire hazards on their properties by December 1 or face fines.
Mr Lawson said burn-offs could not be conducted in hot and windy or wet weather conditions and days of high fire danger like today could hamper the ability of authorities to complete planned burns.
He said today's conditions would delay scheduled burn-offs by up to a week because they don't want to light fires in the week leading up to a high fire danger day.
"If we get fires (today) we'll be fighting those fires so we won't have the resources to assist them with their burn-offs," he said.
"At the other end, which we haven't had this year, but we've had over the last couple of years, is where it's just too wet to burn off because it rains."
An Environment Department statement said any prescribed burns not completed during the 2011-12 program roll over to the following autumn/spring program.
"The State Government is committed to reducing the risks posed by bushfires through an annual rolling program of prescribed burning of 5 per cent in high-risk areas," the statement said.
Opposition environment spokeswoman Vickie Chapman said data she requested each year showed the department rarely met its prescribed burn targets.
"They seem to be in the practice of doing an ever-diminishing amount," she said.
"I'm sick of being fobbed off each year with a plan ... and when they don't meet the plan, it's completely unacceptable."
Schools closed
The Education Department says 17 schools, preschools and kindergartens will be closed in the Eastern and Lower Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula areas today.
Up to 13,500 CFS firefighters and volunteers will be on standby and will have access to six water bombers.
High temperatures and hot winds create catastrophic fire conditions under which, if a fire is sparked, spot fires will start well ahead of the main fire and cause the rapid spread of flames.
Houses are not designed to withstand such fires and people are to move to safer ground.
"Any fire that starts will be uncontrollable and will not be able to be controlled until the weather conditions abate," Mr Lawson said.
He urged residents not to use machinery in the open which could spark a blaze and to check that any earlier burn-offs were contained.
Originally published as Raging fire at edge of Port Lincoln


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Wrestling with it: U.S. vs. Iran
Iran is a mainstay in international wrestling. The United States has a long and proud wrestling history, too. In February, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) policy-making executive board moved to exclude wrestling from the 2020 Summer Games program. Sports officials in both countries would like to change that.
Thus, this week, USA Wrestling was promoting two meets, one which took place May 15 in New York, the other taking place on May 19 in Los Angeles. Both days: U.S. versus Iran. It's an example, a press release notes, of "international goodwill through wrestling," and follows an American wrestling trip in February to Tehran.
It is often said that sports and politics don't mix.
In this case, the sports are all about politics. It's sports politics. It's geopolitics. It's politics with ramifications yet uncertain.
It's "outrageous," Rabbi Abraham Cooper, associate dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, said of the wrestling exhibitions, asking rhetorically, in a reference to the Berlin Games used by the Nazis for propaganda purposes, "Did we not learn anything since 1936?"
The challenge for USA Wrestling is that it has an elemental goal: to get back in the 2020 Summer Games. That is its narrow focus, and that is why the Iranians have been extended an invite.
"We think this an opportunity to use sport for good and maintain our position on the Olympic program," said Rich Bender, executive director of USA Wrestling.
The bigger-picture complexity is that Iran's Olympic-sport athletes have for the last several years withdrawn, purposely lost or suddenly reported feeling ill so that they wouldn't have to compete against Israelis.
The Olympic values purport to exemplify excellence, friendship and respect. Consider the record since 2004 in particular, and ask how USA Wrestling is — simply by giving the Iranians this platform and the media attention that goes with it — advancing those values.
Iran does not recognize Israel. It bans contact with the Jewish state.
New York and Los Angeles make up — outside Israel — the largest Jewish communities in the world.
At last summer's London Olympics, Iranian officials declared for the record that their athletes would indeed compete against Israelis.
But the only Iranian athlete who could possibly have faced an Israeli opponent — judo champion Javad Mahjoob, competing in the 100-kilogram class — pulled out immediately before the Games, claiming a digestive infection.
At the 2011 world swimming championships, Iran's Mohammad Alirezaei opted out of his qualifying heats in the 100-meter breaststroke. Israeli Gal Nevo was in the same race. Alirezaei told Associated Press he was "so tired and drowsy" from flying the day before the race.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Alirezaei pulled out of the 100 breaststroke, which included another Israeli, Tom Beeri. The IOC accepted the explanation that Alirezaei was ill.
That both withdrawals came against Israelis, Alirezaei said when asked about it in 2008 — that was simply a coincidence.
At the 2004 Games in Athens, Iran's Arash Mirasmaeili showed up the morning of his match against Israeli Udi Wax. But Mirasmaeili — an experienced two-time world champion — inexplicably did not make weight, "disqualifying" himself.
And more:
In 2006, Iran withdrew from the World Judo Championships, to avoid a match with Israel. A year later, Iranian referee Ahmed Kaspandi declined to referee a match in which an Israeli player was participating.
At the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, Israel's Gili Haimovitz won the 48 kg/106 pounds gold-medal match when Iran's Mohammad Soleimani defaulted; he claimed to have aggravated a leg injury.
Moreover, at the medal ceremony, Soleimani did not show up. The Israeli flag went up; the anthem was played; the silver-medalist's spot went vacant.
The Wiesenthal's Rabbi Cooper is a longtime sports fan. He said, "I was pretty shocked wrestling was removed because it's a dynamic sport. It brings people from around the world together. A lot of other things should have been cut first, and they should restore it."
He also is a fan of the Games: "It is compelling. There are rules. There is no shtick. This is what sports are supposed to be."
In London, Iran won six wrestling medals, fully half its total of 12. Three were gold, third-best, behind only Russia and Japan. In Iran, wrestling really matters.
For comparison: The United States won four wrestling medals, two gold, out of 104 total.
Wrestling is not just about force and power. It's also about leverage. USA Wrestling had it but didn't use it, Cooper said, asserting that the federation should have have "had the guts" to invite a third party — the Israelis.
If the conclusion had been that to invite the Israelis meant the Iranians wouldn't come — well, Cooper said, "that rests the case."
As it happens, the May 15 event in New York, at Grand Central Terminal, was indeed a doubleheader. There was the U.S. versus Iran. And the U.S. versus Russia — Russia is the world's leading wrestling power. Russia won 82 medals overall in London, 11 in wrestling. At press time, results of the New York match were not yet available.
The Israelis were not invited.
The May 19 show in Los Angeles is set for the Sports Arena.
As further evidence that this tour is motivated by interests other than pure sport: International wrestling is hardly on the radar screen in Los Angeles, home of the Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, Angels, Kings, Ducks, USC and UCLA.
Indeed, while USC and UCLA now field women's varsity sand volleyball, and USC even has a women's lacrosse team, there is no USC or UCLA varsity wrestling team, men's or women's. Olympic-style wrestling is simply just not part of the Southern California culture.
What is, though, and indisputably, is the Iranian influence. Estimates vary, but there is no question that there are hundreds of thousands of people who can claim ties to Iran in Los Angeles and Southern California, and the phrase "Tehrangeles," especially for the area immediately south of UCLA, is a well-known part of L.A. life.
Iranian wrestlers have not competed in the United States since 2003, when the world championships were held in New York.
The Iranians are expected to bring two-time world champion Mehdi Taghavi Kermani at 66 kg/145.5 pounds, and two 2012 bronze medalists, Ehsan Lashgari at 84 kg/185 pounds, and Komeil Ghasemi at 120 kg/264.5 pounds.
The U.S. team in Los Angeles will be led by 163-pound gold medalist Jordan Burroughs and 132-pound bronze medalist Coleman Scott. Two other 2012 U.S. Olympians are on the U.S. roster: Tervel Dlagnev, the 2009 world silver medalist, at 120 pounds, and Sam Hazewinkel at 155 pounds.
The U.S. versus Russia meet was due to be held under some experimental rules designed to press wrestling's case before the IOC. The U.S. versus Iran would feature the current international freestyle wrestling rules.
"It's too bad the Iranian sports system corrupts and debases what sports stands for," Cooper said, adding a moment later, "I am also disappointed the U.S. State Department did not put a caveat on this: The Iranian team would be welcome to come but not by debasing what America stands for.
"At best it's a lost opportunity and at worst it's sending a wrong signal. It's sending the signal that will be received by the mullahs that was the same signal Hitler got: You can do all these terrible things, make a mockery of human rights and still get invited to the dance. That's a shandah," the Yiddish word for shame.
Cooper laughed a wry laugh and said, "That's a famous wrestling term. And you can quote me on it."
Alan Abrahamson is an award-winning journalist specializing in Olympic sports. He is also the creator of the Web site 3 Wire Sports (3wiresports.com, where this column originally appeared).