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Rélation du Voyage à la Recherche de La Pérouse, fait par ordre de l'Assemblée Constituante, pendant les années 1791, 1792, et pendant la 1ère et la 2de année de la République Françoise.
Paris: H.J. Jansen, An VIII (1800). Two volumes, large quarto, with folio atlas containing 44 engraved plates and maps; an excellent uniform set, the text completely untrimmed, in original buff boards. First edition of the narrative by the naturalist on the d'Entrecasteaux expedition, in which Australia was fully circumnavigated, if sometimes at a distance, and the islands surrounding investigated for traces of La Pérouse. Labillardière, botanist on the voyage, remains an important figure in early Australian science as the author of the first extensive monograph on Australian botany. The voyage spent many months on the coasts of Western Australia, just a year after Vancouver's visit, and made two long visits to Tasmania, charting, botanising and exploring the coasts. The visits are remembered in numerous place names, most notably Recherche Archipelago and Recherche Bay, named for the expedition's ship. Labillardière's account is one of very few eighteenth-century accounts of Australian exploration, and the only major French account of the continent in the early settlement period to be published in the same century. The important narrative based on the commander d'Entrecasteaux's papers, did not appear until 1808.The work is particularly interesting for its descriptions (and illustrations) of Tasmania, Tonga, New Caledonia, and New Guinea, and the atlas contains outstanding views of these areas by the official artist Piron. Included is the famous engraving of the black swan. the first large depiction of the exotic Australian bird. Fourteen botanical plates, all by or produced under the direction of Redouté, the most famous of all botanical artists, include two of Eucalypts and two of Banksias.It was a notable voyage in itself, although also beset by tragedy: the commander, d'Entrecasteaux, died of a 'dreadful cholic' shortly before the expedition collapsed in Batavia. There they learned of the French Revolution, and D'Auribeau, then commander, and the principal officers being monarchists, put themselves under Dutch protection, arrested the remainder of the officers, including Labillardière the naturalist, and Piron the artist, and disposed of the ships. D'Auribeau in turn died, and was succeeded by Rossel, who managed to return to Europe and later edited the manuscripts for the official account. The papers and natural history specimens were seized en route and carried to England, but in 1796, with the urging of Sir Joseph Banks, were returned to France under a flag of truce.Because Labillardière was a Republican, his account appeared first, while that of d'Entrecasteaux had to wait until the restoration of the monarchy. The atlas appeared a year earlier than the text. In good condition in original bindings.
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A prison which has been at the centre of safety fears after being taken over by a private company has come under the spotlight again, after two incidents in a matter of days.
On Saturday afternoon, a staff member from HMP Northumberland, near Acklington, was injured after an altercation with a prisoner.
Then on Monday, prisoners were kept in their cells as a precaution while staff located a prisoner at the site.
A Sodexo Justice Spokesman confirmed that both incidents had occurred.
Speaking about Monday's lockdown, he added: "At no point did the prisoner pose a safety concern to staff or other prisoners."
The prison was taken over by Sodexo Justice Services in December and the firm announced that it was looking to reduce the number of jobs at the site. The announcement led to staff, politicians and the POA – the union for prison, correctional and secure psychiatric workers – raising fears about safety.
And at the end of March, grave misgivings about staffing levels at the site were reiterated following a 'stand-off'.
The disturbance took place when around 50 prisoners refused to return to their cells in one wing at the prison, which is a merger of the former HMP Acklington and HMYOI Castington.


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Vote for Riki Ott as #1 Game Changer in Green
Author, scientist and activist Riki Ott has been nominated for Huffington Post's Game Changer award in the environmental category. She's in great company, along with Robert Redford, Ric O'Barry, and Steven Colbert.
Vote for Riki and learn about the other top Game Changers!
From Huffington Post:
HuffPost's Game Changers series celebrates 100 innovators, visionaries, and leaders in 12 categories who, whether working in the spotlight or under the radar, are changing how we look at the world and the way we live in it. We salute them for their willingness to look at things and take the risk of saying, "I think I have a better way."
Now it's up to you to pick the Ultimate Green Game Changer. Click through the slideshow below, get the lowdown on why we chose each Game Changer, then VOTE for your favorite! We'll reveal your picks in October.
Changed the game by … walking the Gulf Coast to uncover BP's cover-up attempts. Ott is an activist and trained marine toxicologist who has for many years worked to expose the public health problems caused by oil spills. This past spring, she took her camera and expertise to the Gulf of Mexico, gathering stories and images of the damage wrought by BP. When the Coast Guard stonewalled would-be observers, when BP destroyed evidence of animal carcasses, when the public health dangers piled up and clean-up workers were told to avoid health precautions, Ott sounded the alarm by going on television and posting her reporting online.
How it all started: Ott decided to become an activist after the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill off the coast of Alaska; she was working in the region as a commercial "fisherma'am."
Must-click link: Riki's blogs
Riki is the author of two books, Not One Drop, and Sound Truths and Corporate Myth$. Find out more in our bookstore!


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For many of us, our fried chicken recipe involves a drive-through and a cardboard bucket.
I fear frying up a chicken is one of those lost arts, like making pie crust. It takes repetition to develop a deft hand with some cooking and baking skills, and too few of us have the time or inclination.
When it comes to frying chicken, there's also guilt involved. Experts might waffle about the medical benefits of various diets and foods, but no one has ever come out in favor of frying.
My dad used to joke that his family fried everything from chicken to bologna to shoe leather growing up. He has spent the last 50 or so years in recovery and now eats an austere, health-conscious diet.
Still, we should cook to satisfy body and soul. And there's nothing more soul-satisfying than fried chicken done well. As I've mentioned before, I remain a chicken-frying novice. J. Sayler thinks she has the answer with her spin on fried chicken, adapted from "Family Circle's Great Chicken Recipes," circa 1968.
You bake a couple of cutup fryers first, in a pan with a little oil. Then, you cool the pieces, remove the skin, dip them in batter spiced with ginger, and fry.
"Although it's cooked twice, it is no more time-consuming to make than other deep-fried chicken recipes," Sayler says. "I really love this recipe! If I'm in a big rush, I may just use legs if I don't feel like cutting up a whole chicken."
You can also use just one chicken and adjust the batter recipe, Sayler says. And you can fiddle with the batter, using spices and herbs other than ginger.
BAR NONE: Mike Oliver figures his grandmother Pauline Acker of Sunnyvale can help Ruth Gillison's husband satisfy his hankering for the fruit bars sold at the now-closed Wilson's Jewel Bakery in Santa Clara. Gillison described the bars as moist yet chewy and quite spicy.
Acker's recipe certainly sounds like a good fit. Her bars include plenty of dark brown sugar, almond extract, raisins, cinnamon, allspice and cloves. They're just the sort of cookie the adults in my house would enjoy, while the kids might wrinkle their noses at the strong spices.
The recipe calls for a quarter-cup of wine, no type specified, and your choice could have some impact on the flavor of the bars. I'm thinking zinfandel but wondering if that might be a tad overpowering.
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Friends and I are dutifully purchasing Girl Scout cookies, though I hear some grumbling this year about the skimpy box size, in inverse proportion to the hefty $4 price tag. More than a couple of wistful friends wonder how they can create taste-alikes once Scout cookie season has passed.
Certainly, we figure, someone must have a bar cookie recipe that would duplicate the addictive nature of the Samoa, with its combination of caramel, chocolate and coconut.
I realize that if I start undermining cookie sales, troops of menacing Brownies will appear on my doorstep and I'll have to turn in my old sash with its embarrassingly few badges. But as long as we all agree to still support the girls, I don't think they'd mind if we nibble a taste-alike cookie now and then in the offseason.
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Pulp is the collaborative effort of super model Joni Harbeck and photographer Neil Krug. Inspired by the aesthetics and action of 1970s cult film, the duo have created a pictorial narrative taking Harbeck through a series of eventful scenarios. The book releases soon, but in the meantime there is a full site detailing the production. Check it at Pulpartbook.
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Best of the Blogs: Fourth of July Recipes
America's birthday is just around the corner and I couldn't be more excited to celebrate. As much as I love fireworks and working a red, white and blue color scheme into my attire for the day, my favorite part about Independence Day is by far the food. If you haven't started planning your menu for the upcoming holiday, we've got a couple of suggestions from some of our favorite blogs.
1. I have a feeling these Peach BBQ Chicken Wings from Add a Pinch would be the MVP of any 4th of July barbecue. Bonus: The Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce requires only three ingredients to make.
2. I'm a sucker for a savory-sweet combo and these Hawaiian Hot Dogs with Mango Salsa from Damn Delicious look well, delicious. Not only are they topped with a spicy mango salsa, they also have a slice of fresh avocado. Yum!
3. Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto and Mozzarella? Yes, please! This recipe from Confections of a Foodie Bride takes a basic burger to a whole new level with garden-fresh tomatoes and herbs.
4. Switch up the salad section on your buffet table with this Potato Salad with Dill and Horseradish Aioli from A Thought for Food. This simple side dish is topped with a homemade horseradish dressing that's sure to awaken your taste buds.
5. Can you really ever have enough potato salad at a cookout? This Roasted Potato Salad with Bacon Dressing from Foodie Crush is a simple dish that everyone can enjoy.
6. I love that these Layered Drinks from Get Creative Juice double as a beverage and festive decor. Even better, they can be customized with whatever flavors you want to use.
7. If you're serving a crowd, this Triple Berry Sangria from Eclectic Recipes is perfect for your get-together. Prep the simple drink beforehand and spend your time socializing instead of in the kitchen.
8. Show off your baking skills with these Red, White and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies from Just a Taste. These buttery, patriotic treats are sure to get some compliments at your 4th of July bash.
9. Okay, how cute is this 4th of July Tie Dyed Fudge from Taste and Tell? I have a feeling there won't be any leftovers of this tasty treat.
10. Working at BHG, I have an adoration for all things red plaid. These Picnic Tablecloth Cookies from Katrina's Kitchen are a quirky and easy way to serve up a sweet treat.
11. Jazz up a classic dessert with this Strawberry Shortcake Doughnut Trifle from Sprinkle Bakes. Even better, this wow-worthy dessert requires no baking.
12. Host the most patriotic party on the block with this Festive Fruited Cheesecake Flag from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. Now for the difficult decision: Choose a piece with blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries?
13. No Independence Day cookout is complete without icy-cold lemonade. Keep cool at your cookout with these four-ingredient Sweet and Creamy Lemonade Popsicles from Dine and Dish.
14. If popsicles aren't your thing, try another food on a stick with these Candy-Coated Krispy Stars from Lulu the Baker.
Can't get enough 4th of July ideas? Our Red, White & Blue Desserts and Fourth of July Pinterest boards are packed with ideas to make this your best Independence Day yet.
Enjoy the friends, fireworks and food!
-Kenzie, BHG Social Media Editorial Assistant
4 Responses to " Best of the Blogs: Fourth of July Recipes "
June 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm , by Robyn | Add a Pinch
These all look delicious and perfect for the 4th! Thanks so much for including my chicken legs.
June 26, 2013 at 4:01 pm , by Hilary Boyce
I especially love the layered drink by Creative Juice! They rock!
June 27, 2013 at 4:31 pm , by DeDe@DesignedDecor
The layered drinks are a MUST to make! Great idea!
June 27, 2013 at 4:48 pm , by Mindy
thanks so much for including my layered 4th of july drinks in this round up! can't wait to make some of these recipes!


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We've been excited for writer/director Stu Zicherman's indie comedy A.C.O.D. ever since 2011 when it was announced that Adam Scott would be playing the lead role, and now that time is almost here. Following its debut at the Sundance Film Festival back in January, the movie is finally getting ready to hit theaters and has now released its first trailer via Yahoo!
Based on an original screenplay by Zicherman and The Daily Show's Ben Karlin, A.C.O.D. tells the story of Carter (Scott), a fairly average guy who has one major problem in his life: his parents (Richard Jenkins and Catherine O'Hara) have been divorced for 15 years and have always kept him in the middle of crossfire. Seeking advice he goes to an old therapist (Jane Lynch), but there he makes the surprising discovery that he was actually the subject of a study on divorce when he was a kid. He is asked to participate in a study to find out the effects that divorce has on an adult, and the whole situation throws Carter's life off kilter. Jessica Alba, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Amy Poehler, Clark Duke and Adam Pally all co-star in the film, making up an extremely impressive ensemble.
For me the most exciting part about this film is just seeing Adam Scott is a big, leading man role. The guy has proven to be consistently hilarious on TV, starring in shows like the cancelled-too-soon Party Down and the continuing-to-be-amazing Parks and Recreation, and has played some amazing supporting roles on the big screen - my favorite thus far being his part as Will Ferrell's dickhead brother in Adam McKay's Step Brothers:
I'm also very curious to see how Scott's relationship works out with Amy Poehler's character in A.C.O.D. Their characters are matched perfectly chemistry-wise on Parks and Recreation - where they play a married couple - and the dynamic between them appears to be much, much different in the new movie. Judging from the trailer they will get at least one scene where they are alone together and have a conversation, so we'll just have to wait and see how it turns out.
What's disappointing is that we're actually not 100% when the movie is actually going to be in theaters. Film Arcade is serving as a distributor on the film, but as you could probably tell by the "Coming Soon" title at the end of the trailer they have not yet set a release date. Hopefully we'll learn that information soon and we'll know exactly when we'll be able to go see it.
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Saturday, Mar 22, 2014 06:00 am
3 Days to Kill (14A)
In this heart-pounding action thriller, Kevin Costner is a dangerous international spy who is determined to give up his high stakes life to finally build a closer relationship with his estranged wife and daughter, whom he's previously kept at arm's length to keep out of danger. But first he must complete one last mission � even if it means juggling the two toughest assignments yet: hunting down the world's most ruthless terrorist and looking after his teenage daughter for the first time in 10 years while his wife is out of town.
300: Rise of an Empire (18A)
Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster 300, this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield � on the sea � as Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. 300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Artemisia (Eva Green), vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
Divergent (PG)
Divergent is a thrilling action-adventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader (Kate Winslet) to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four (Theo James) and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late. Based on the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth.
Frozen (G)
The coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.
The LEGO Movie (G)
A lowly Lego figure (voiced by Chris Pratt) joins a group intent on battling an evil force after a case of mistaken identity in this computer-generated comedy from the filmmakers behind Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and co-director Chris McKay (Robot Chicken). Will Arnett co-stars as the voice of Batman, who along with Superman, make appearances in the Warner Bros. picture. Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson, and Alison Brie head up the rest of the voice cast.
Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G)
Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine � the WABAC � to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes the WABAC out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidentally rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history. Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era: figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time travelling trio will make their mark on history.
Muppets Most Wanted (G)
While on a grand world tour, the Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Need for Speed (PG)
Based on the most successful racing video game franchise ever with more than 140 million copies sold, DreamWorks Pictures' Need for Speed captures the thrills of the game in a real-world setting. An exciting return to the great car-culture films of the 1960s and '70s, when authenticity brought a new level of intensity to the action, Need for Speed taps into what makes the American myth of the open road so enticing. The story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country race against time � one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. In a last attempt to save his struggling garage, blue-collar mechanic Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul) � who with his team skilfully builds and races muscle cars on the side � reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). Just as a major sale to car broker Julia Bonet (Imogen Poots) looks like it will save the business, a disastrous, unsanctioned race results in Dino framing Tobey for manslaughter.
Noah (TBA)
Academy Award winner Russell Crowe stars as Noah, a man chosen by God for a great task before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world.
Non-Stop (PG)
Global action star Liam Neeson stars in Non-Stop, a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. air marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes.
Philomena (PG)
Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, Philomena focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee (Judi Dench), mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock � something her Irish-Catholic community didn't have the highest opinion of � and given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldn't allow for any sort of inquiry into the son's whereabouts. After starting a family years later in England and, for the most part, moving on with her life, Lee meets Sixsmith (Steve Coogan), a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son.
Pompeii (14A)
Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo, a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
Son of God (14A)
This major motion picture event � an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. � brings the story of Jesus' life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational. Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score from Oscar winner Hans Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays the role of Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.


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South Korean Express - 7 days
Escorted Group Tour: See the best of South Korea, from vibrant Seoul - the nation's captivating capital and the intriguing Demilitarized Zone, to the cultural and historic sights of Andong and Gyeongju - the museum without walls.
Trip Highlights
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Sunday. Welcome to Seoul! Airport arrival transfer to our city centre hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Seoul
Seoul Sightseeing
Today we discover highlights of the nation's charming capital on a guided tour. First stop is the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace which was once the main residence of the Joseon Dynasty and within the beautiful palace grounds we visit the National Folk Museum which focuses on Korean culture and history.
We continue on to Jogyesa Temple, the centre of Zen Buddhism in Korea and nearby Insadong, a lively antique alley, lined with art galleries, antique, craft and pottery shops, traditional restaurants and teahouses. We then take a stroll alongside Cheonggycheon Stream which runs serenely through the heart of downtown's gleaming sky scrapers. Our final port of call is the lofty Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsa, which provides spectacular panoramic views of the city from its observatory.
Overnight: Seoul | Breakfast
The DMZ
Seoul - DMZ - Seoul. We take an exciting excursion to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) today, which is located 45km north of Seoul and acts as the buffer zone and border between the two nations of North and South Korea. Our coach tour provides a fascinating insight into the events that resulted in Korea's division and also includes a visit to Imjingak Park, built to commemorate those who lost their homes and families when Korea was divided and the 3rd North Korean Infiltration Tunnel. The tunnel, which is 1.5km in length and 150m below ground, was built with the intention of a surprise invasion by North Korea.
You'll also have the chance to peek into the reclusive north by visiting Dora Observatory situated on Mount Dora and visit Dorasan Station, once used for freight trains to travel between the South and the North. On the way back to Seoul the tour coach makes a stop at an amethyst or ginseng shop, for those who are interested. Our arrangements today are offered in conjunction with other travel companies ie. not soley On The Go. Your tour guide will not be accompanying you on the journey to the DMZ.
Overnight: Seoul | Breakfast
Scenic Andong
Seoul - Andong. Leaving Seoul we travel south to Andong, the picturesque home of Korean Confucianism. On an afternoon tour we explore ancient UNESCO Listed Hahoe Village, where approximately 130 traditional houses of varying size and standard have been immaculately preserved by the same families for generations. We'll also visit the Andong Folk Museum and the historic Dosansewon Confucian School, which was established in 1574.
Overnight: Andong | Breakfast
Gyeongju - Capital of Silla Kingdom
Andong - Gyeongju. Travelling south we reach historic Gyeongju - the 'museum without walls,' which was the capital of Silla Kingdom from 57BC to 935AD. This afternoon we visit Gyeongju National Museum which is home to countless treasures including the 23 ton Emille Bell cast in AD771. At Tumuli Park we see the incredible giant grass-covered burial mounds which house the Silla royal tombs and we take a stroll around scenic Anapji Pond where the Silla royal family spent their leisure. Another highlight of today's touring is Cheomseongdae Observatory, one the world's oldest astronomical observatories.
Overnight: Gyeongju | Breakfast
Bulguksa & Seokguram Temple
Gyeongju - Seoul. This morning we visit two magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Listed temples - Seokguram Grotto, one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines, which is dramatically located on the slopes of Toham Mountain and the beautiful temple of Bulguksa which was built in 528 during the Silla Dynasty. Depart for Seoul this afternoon and spend your final evening at leisure in the capital.
Overnight: Seoul | Breakfast
Saturday. After breakfast and hotel check out, spend the remains of the day at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
See more of South Korea
Want to see more of South Korea? Consider our 9 day Seoul Searching & Jeju private tour, taking in the capital, the DMZ, Gyeongju, Busan and the beautiful Jeju Island. Alternatively book this group tour and we can arrange a private extension to Jeju Island, or any other destinations you wish to visit. Please contact us for a quote.
Prices & Dates
Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate with 2 persons without any supplement. Prices shown are based upon a group size of 4 persons. This tour can operate with 2 or 3 persons, however a supplement will apply. The supplement will be refunded to you should more passengers join the group.
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Hi Sarah, I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in South Korea. Our guide was really knowledgeable and very sweet, she really went out of her way to ensure that we enjoyed ourselves. I'm looking forward to planning our next trip with you in 2018. Thanks for all your help. "
I had a really lovely holiday, the hotels were a good standard, the guides were really knowledgeable and the tour on whole was really interesting. Thanks for all your help with the booking. "
I had a thoroughly good time in South Korea. The hotels were excellent and the itinerary was perfect for the relatively brief 7 days. There was a good balance between being guided and being left to ones own devices.
My guide was very friendly and accommodating and took great care in ensuring I was satisfied with the tour. So on the whole, I was extremely satisfied with my holiday. Many thanks!"
Mr Denny was excellent. He worked really hard and helped us find good vegetarian meals at lunch each day - not easy in Korea (we don't eat fish either)."
I just wanted to say thanks a lot for a great trip! South Korea is a really fascinating country and we loved Gyeongju. Our tour guide Kyungyi was very friendly and informative, she really made our trip! I will definitely be recommending On The Go and hope to travel with you again soon. Thanks again. "
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Hi Sarah, I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in South Korea. Our guide was really knowledgeable and very sweet, she really went out of her way to ensure that we enjoyed ourselves. I'm looking forward to planning our next trip with you in 2018. Thanks for all your help. "


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Alleged Puppy-Punching: A 19-year-old Ethel man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of first degree animal cruelty and underage possession of alcohol after allegedly punching a puppy in the face and throwing it against a tree. If convicted, the suspect will be known as a (insert expletive phrase).
Musseled: A Marysville driver is facing a possible felony after his second arrest for allegedly hauling a boat with zebra mussels aboard into Washington State via I-90. Zebra muscles are known to be damn nuisances, clogging drains and covering docks. Department of Fish and Wildlife officers ordered the recreational boat to be decontaminated of its 100 or so zebra mussels by a "hot-water spray."
Oh Snap: An Alaska Marine Highway ferry worker was hurt after a cable snapped on a loading ramp and she fell twenty feet, landing on the ramp at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. While no one saw how she landed, witnesses say she appeared to have hurt her back in a reminder that shit happens.
Stolen Booze Sting: Four people were arrested for allegedly buying stolen liquor in a Seattle Police sting. Police recovered 457 bottles of booze from one suspect's house. The sting began after a "prolific alcohol thief was arrested" in September, admitting he stole up to $40,000 in booze each month. Facing felony prison time, the thief turned informant and led the cops to his customers. None of the four people have been charged as of yet.
A Bill to Bear: The Greek Orthodox patriarchate is threatening to close the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to protest the $2.1 million it owes an Israeli water company. Since the Holy Sepulchre is thought to be the site of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, the Greek Orthodox Church argues that the site is too holy for water fees.
Rebels Rebels: Syrian rebels began a campaign to seize a key airbase in Taftanaz with rocket launchers and mortars. With the base, rebels seek to gain an advantageous position allowing them to survey the skies between Damascus and Aleppo, the country's two largest cities.
Foreign Affair: A Secret Service agent killed himself after a fellow agent told higher-ups about his colleague's long-term affair with a Mexican woman. The agent who told on the married man was being investigated for his own affair with Columbian prostitutes in preparing for President Obama's visit to Cartegena last April. The agency is stingy with its agents' relationships with foreign citizens, viewing them as potential national security risks.
Oh Frack: A scientist for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection did not report the full range of toxic metals found in wells near fracking sites. The findings are being used as part of a lawsuit involving seven plaintiffs sickened by the drinking water.
Here is a metaphor for what fracking does to drinking water illustrated by the meeting of a train and a water truck:


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Obama, lobbying hard to hand off US command of Libya operations to allies within days, telephoned British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy and all agreed that the Nato alliance would play an important role, the White House said.
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"They are not that far from the US on a role for Nato. There is room for negotiation there," one Washington-based diplomat said. "We all agree we do not want to go beyond the UN resolution, and we are not."
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Si vis pacem, para bellum!
There is no indiscriminate use of force. This brings into question the reliability of Russia's information sources.
The UN and NATO are not the same organisation. Just so we get that clear.!
LOL, thanks, but NO YANKS, they are hypocrites, the kind democracy brought to Iraq or Afghanistan, Yanks have no regard for life. They have no morals should not be allowed to do as they please. They have killed more Muslims than Jews killed by Hitler. The only reason they are interested in Libya is oil. Why not bring democracy to Bahrain as a foreign arm are killing civilians there too.
Are you really saying the US has killed over 6 million Muslims. You must be smoking your socks.
There are reports of the new Euro fighter being deployed to Libya , nice of the West to get a chance to battle test their new hardware makes it easier to sell when it has got blood on it .
bladeboy the trouble is the Euro Fighters the RAF have based down there are air to air fighters so they will not seen much action as I hardly think that one of Libya's aging Mirages is going to take them on. The RAF are using Tornado's to carry out the ground strikes and they are going to be retired soon


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I don't get where you say it will be next to impossible to shut down or trim the setup if setup to the diagram. (It is at shut off point in the diagram) So if you follow your manual for the radio when you trim it or move the throttle stick up to hold an idle first start up you will be able to use and adjust the trim and the throttle shut off with no problem. Ive also discussed this issue with very competent flier's and none of use have problems with figuring how to get our throttle's adjusted so full is full and off is off. I also have talked with a person who has said you have acted like you knew what you were talking about, but when they wanted you to show them how to work on an engine you kind of wanted no part of it. I have no need to meet with you to discuss rc usage. Its a cut and dry matter which you clearly are having trouble understanding and have posted here to contort the issue when it is as simple as setting two servo arms to the measures and adjusting the perameter's in the radio. So no need to try and make it more difficult than it is. Not going to sit and argue, if the person needs more info than was given im sure they will ask. You apparently think you are one of the engine Guru's when you have only been dealing with gas for a short time as I have been told. And have seen you had to add your 2 cents to the rcu gas newb section. When it was suposed to be closed to all but Bob and the mod's. It had already been beat to death and posted many times before on how to run a simple 2 stroke. Guess you felt your way was better than the last guys way. You may have a better dialog because its clear to see you try to insult people with your little poke's and jab's you slip in along the way, but I could care less. Have a nice day
You're making a mountain out of a mole hill. Starting with the servo arm pointed directly at the throttle (as shown in the diagram), to move from idle speed to shut off reliably, the servo will need to move well beyond the travel limits of any trim I've ever used. Not all that might need/want to do this mechanical set up will have computer transmitters capable of doing this any other way?
I don't know who or what you're talking about regarding the help, but you might want to get both sides of the story prior to forming any sort of fair/intelligent opinion, especially one you want to share/discuss publicly? Stuff has a habit of coming back and biting you in the butt when taking short cuts that way?
BTW, the piece in RCU was done by invitation, in collaboration with an RCU mod. I didn't just sneak that in there. Even if I were to want to, as you say, it's locked? I was actually pretty shy about doing that. I'm not saying it's great or even close to it, but there was nothing else there on the topic (go ahead, look!), making it better than nothing. I'd love to see that made more comprehensive. After all, it's about trying to help, right? That's it. If there's something in it you disagree with, or something relevant you'd like to see added, shoot me a PM?
And one last time, if you want to throw darts, please do that via PM. That's what I meant when suggesting this be taken off line (not meeting in person?). As "almost" neighbors, I'm betting we get this sorted out pretty easily - without boring others. -Al
Sorry Al didn't relize you were still flying a futaba attack 4. Most have moved on from the stone age. Even I with less money than you have upgraded to a decent radio. But I have seen a few old men stuck in there ways that still fly the vintage radio's. Honestly It's hard to believe you or anyone else would risk running gasser's on that old equipment. What's funny is I have read most threads in the rcu gas forum and you have been sending people to the same link that I have tryed to help this guy with,why all of a sudden when I try to help this guy you try and twist and contort the way it needs to be done! All of a sudden it won't work properly unless you use the second pic in the diagram. It seems you are the one who is making a simple setup into something harder then it has to be. Guys just do it Al's way or it will not work for you!! But it worked for me, worked for Jedi Jody and many many others who have read and followed the diagram. But Al can't seem to get it to work properly unless he starts at 20 degree's go figure Im not worthy. LOL
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Another way to skin the varmit is with transmitter setup. After the throttle is setup normally, write down the throw settings, ie how much up and down were needed to move the throttle the needed amount.
Add the two numbers together... typically we might see 50% up and 50% down for a total of 100%. Knowing now that 100% are needed, adjust the upper setting to about twice the low setting or 33% down and 66% up.
With these numbers, the first half of the stick throw will only move the throttle 1/3 the needed travel whereas the upper half of the stick moves the servo 2/3 the travel.
Of course, if the total throw needed should be 150%, then use 50% down and 100% up or if 75% total is needed, then 25% down and 50% up.... you get the drift.
I'm not knocking the mechanical technique... I just find doing it with the transmitter settings much easier. Regarding the mechanical method, it is easier to do if one uses a servo that supplies a round blank disc. Here's how.
Install the disc on the servo and run it to low throttle with the trim fully down. Now, install a quick connector on the throttle linkage and adjust it in a position that strongly favors the low throttle direction. Tighten the quick link. Now, holding the throttle linkage fully closed scribe an arc on the blank disc with the pin of the quick link.
Now move the throttle stick fully open with full up trim after which, push the throttle fully open and again scribe an arc on the servo disc. Where the two arcs intersect is exactly the point to drill for the quick link that will give the throttle the perfect travel it needs. And... if the pin is located favoring the low throttle direction, it will have throttle differential.
Thank you all for your responds. Sorry it took a while to respond. The diagram method worked perfect. Flew it this weekened and it was great!
Thanks again
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Somewhat surprising news today from the pollsters at Rasmussen: If Senator Arlen Specter were facing a challenge from MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews, Specter would be lucky to squeak by with a win. According to the poll, Specter leads Matthews, a Democrat, in a hypothetical match-up only 46-43.
Arguably, the most surprising thing about this poll is that anybody bothered to take it. We just finished the 2008 election, and Specter doesn't face re-election until 2010. Almost as strange: an earlier poll, conducted by Quinnipiac University just about a week ago, showed Specter with a commanding 45-33 lead. Said Quinnipiac pollster Clay Richards:
"Who says the Republicans are dead? Sen. Arlen Specter has the highest job approval rating of any major Pennsylvania pol and would knock off Chris Matthews by 12 points if the Hardball host decides to run against him. Matthews has been on MSNBC wall to wall during the election season, but is a question mark for 60 percent of the voters."
Indeed, 60 percent of voters told Quinnipiac that they hadn't heard enough about Matthews to have an opinion. And I'm guessing many of those who do have an opinion are misinformed. I know people who think Matthews is a Republican, perhaps because that's how most sexist on-air gasbags roll.
In other findings, Rasmussen says 40 percent of Americans wish the time between Election Day and the Inauguration was shorter. 45 percent disagreed. There is no word, meanwhile, on whether Americans wanted to shorten the time between Election Day and the next election cycle. I guess the pollsters have already asked that one for themselves.
Here at City Paper, December marks a very special time of year -- a time for counting our blessings, and celebrating all that is most sacred.
I'm talking, of course, about our annual "Best of" issue, due out next week. I'll bet you're all a-tingle with curiosity about the winners, but I ain't saying a word. After all, I wouldn't have gotten this far in journalism if I went around telling people stuff I know. So here's a couple dispatches from elsewhere instead.
-- Pittsburgh's own Primanti Brothers got a shout out in the New York Times yesterday. Detroit's executives are so desperate for a Washington bailout that they are actually willing to drive their own cars to ask for it, and the Times suggests a rest stop on the way.
The prospect of the executives motoring along more than 500 miles of highway to Washington -- a trip of about nine hours, not counting a possible stop in Pittsburgh for a sandwich at Primanti Brothers -- introduces an element of ritualistic public relations gamesmanship.
Great idea. And while they're at it, maybe they could learn something about biodiesel by inspecting the Primanti's grease traps?
-- Pittsburgh's US Attorney, Mary Beth Buchanan, announces she'd like to stay on in her post, if Barack Obama will have her. This comes as little surprise: If Buchanan knew when to give up, we wouldn't be contemplating another Cyril Wecht trial.
-- Bram Reichbaum over at the Pittsburgh Comet gets to his computer before anyone else, and is first to post news that Chelsa Wagner has e-mailed backers telling them she won't be running for mayor after all. No word yet on how this guy is taking it.
Once again, Pennsylvania's own Ed Rendell makes headlines for stepping in it. On Tuesday night, Rendell was over heard saying the following about Janet Napolitano, the Arizona governor who is Barack Obama's pick to head up the office of Homeland Security:
Janet's perfect for that job. Because for that job, you have to have no life. Janet has no family. Perfect. She can devote, literally, 19-20 hours a day to it.
CNN's Campbell Brown raises the inevitable question:
If a man had been Obama's choice for the job, would having a family or not having a family ever even have been an issue? Would it have ever prompted a comment?
If 2008 political coverage runs true to form, within the next 20 seconds, the Post-Gazette will dispatch a reporter to furnish a thumb-sucking piece about identity politics, similar to the treatment it gave John Murtha's characterization of western Pennsylvania as a haven for redneck racists. (As it turned out, of course, western Pennsylvania was one of the very few parts of the United States-- along with part of Appalachia and the South -- that went more strongly for the Republican in 2008 than they did in 2004. All of which recalls Michael Kinsley's observation that a gaffe is what happens when a politician tells the truth.)
How about we just skip the whole debate this time around? Let's just acknowledge that, yes, people still do associate female politicians with family obligations to a greater extent than they do male politicians. And yes, that's unfair.
But let's respect Napolitano enough to do what Rendell's chance remark didn't do. Let's actually discuss her not in terms of her role in the gender wars, but in terms of her actual experience.
Fair warning, though: We may not like everything we find out.
Courtesy of Daily Kos, we have this not-very-surprising report that arch-conservative Pat Toomey is thinking of making another run at U.S. Senator Arlen Specter in 2010.
Toomey gave Specter a good run back in the 2004 Republican primary, so it's not surprising he'd think of running again. As the Hill puts it:
[Toomey] argued that Specter's core constituency in the GOP, which he called "liberal and moderate Republicans," have since left the party and will be unable to vote in Pennsylvania's closed Republican primary. That will make it more difficult for Specter to prevail against a conservative opponent, Toomey said ...
Toomey also said Specter's age and health will be factors this time around.
Two things Toomey might want to consider. First, people can change their registrations back to Republican if they want. Second, half of Pennsylvania's voters -- and two-thirds of its Republicans -- are old and infirm. They can identitify with Specter.
I'm hard-pressed to argue against Toomey's point that Pennsylvania's GOP is turning harder to the right. I've argued much the same thing myself. But what's great is that Toomey's argument for why he'll win the primary -- all the liberals and moderates have left the party! -- are exactly the argument for why he'll lose the general election.
I mean, does Toomey think that all those liberal and moderate Republicans ... the ones who have banished themselves from the chance to vote in the Republican primary ... are going to line up and vote for a hardline conservative in November?
Good luck with that, pal.
We've all had that experience of hearing our voices on a tape recorder for the first time. Usually it's painful to hear yourself the way others hear you -- that strange distortion when your voice is no longer distorted, no longer resonating inside your own head.
But thanks to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Pittsburgh recently had the equally strange -- but far more pleasant -- experience of sounding better to others than we sound to ourselves.
This story, which Cleveland's daily ran about Pittsburgh last week, is the fulfillment of every regional booster's wet dream. They must have been dancing in the aisles over at VisitPittsburgh the day this sucker dropped. Here's a sample:
Places Rated Almanac named Pittsburgh America's most livable city. Forbes magazine included it among the world's 10 cleanest cities. Kiplinger's Personal Finance rated Pittsburgh among the 10 smartest cities to live and work in. An affiliate of the Financial Times called it one of North America's top three cities of the future.
Heady stuff indeed. Although some of the shine comes off when you read such mystifying assertions as:
"Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue anchor a growing downtown shopping corridor."
Meanwhile, the story says nothing about such problems as the city's massive pension debt. (Shouldn't all our clout with Harrisburg have taken care of that?)
Such oversights have been noted -- with customary restraint -- by the Tribune-Review's Colin McNickle. But it's almost cruel to point these things out. Stories like this are endemic to journalism. The reporter gets parachuted into a new city with little time to figure out the intricacies of the local political scene. So guess who he ends up talking to? The people who get paid to talk to him.
Sure enough, the PD quotes: the mayor; the head of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership; two sources from the Allegheny Conference; a real-estate developer (who tells us how great the real estate market is) and the new head of Iron City beer (who tells us how great Iron City beer is). A rich and varied group of experts indeed.
But the irony of all this is that in the late 1990s, the process used to work in reverse. Back then, we used to send our reporters there instead. And in the Post-Gazette especially we'd hear all about the wonderful things Cleveland had. There was ... Jacob's Field! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! A shopping district and movie theater downtown! A new arena for the Cavaliers!
The message was clear: IF THEY CAN DO IT, WHY CAN'T WE? And the agenda was always just below the surface. The local stories emphasized the very amenities Pittsburgh's corporate elite was pushing for -- namely, destination-retail and entertainment complexes. If you had those things, well, you had it made.
Or did you? Obviously if a new ballfield or a Downtown mall could turn around a city, Plain Dealer readers wouldn't be envying us today. The truth is that Cleveland's school district was flirting with bankruptcy, and their crime rates were considerably higher than our own. But back then, the coverage had little to say about Cleveland's problems -- about as little as the Plain Dealer had to say about our pension issues today.
I'm no expert on Cleveland's politics, but I'm guessing the stuff the story praises us for having is the same stuff Cleveland's civic leaders are pushing for. (Check out the PD's sidebar on "The Pittsburgh Plan," and see if you don't agree) There's probably a bit of projection taking place here. Cleveland wasn't that great then, and maybe we're not that great now.
In the end, really, the biggest difference between Pittsburgh and Cleveland might be simple: It's their turn to be sold a bill of goods. But 10 years from now, we'll probably be envying them all over again.


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Thanks to a good deal of public sensation, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's The Interview earned quite a bit of notoriety for its On-Demand release platform, so it isn't outside the realm of possibility that Lost River could replicate some degree of the comedy's success. Maybe Ryan Gosling's name and the curiosity that comes with negative reviews could motivate Warner Bros to release "the film that they don't want you to see" into a limited capacity screening tour, possibly with a Q&A from the director himself.
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KMC American Little League from Germany Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Europe Region Tournament
KMC American Little League from Germany Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Europe Region Tournament
2012 World Series Media Credentials
2012 World Series Schedule
2012 Europe Tournament
Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) American Little League from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, scored 90 runs and yielded only 17 on its way to the Europe Region Championship and the league's fifth berth in the Little League Baseball World Series. The new Europe Champion captured the title today with a 7-0 win over Nord-Holland Little League from Alkmaar, Netherlands.
The eight-day, 12-team tournament was played at the Little League Baseball European Leadership Training Center in Kutno, Poland. The championship game was played at Ed Piszek Stadium.
KMC American Little League won Pool A with a 5-0 record outscoring its opponents, 56-13. In winning its final three games of the tournament to advance to the World Series, KMC American Little League pitchers tossed two shutouts with its 7-4 win over Kirovograd Center Little League from Kirovograd, Ukraine, in the semifinal, the closest game of the tournament.
Nord-Holland Little League, which was looking for its first World Series berth, was the No. 3-seed in Pool B but earned its spot in the title game with an 8-6 victory over Lazio (Italy) Little League in the other semifinal game. The lower seeded team won three of the four quarterfinal tournament games.
KMC American Little League previously earned a berth in the World Series in 2010, 2009, while in 1993 and 1992 the league qualified as KMC Little League. It is the seventh time a team from Ramstein Air Base has played in the World Series.
Teams from Germany that have advanced to the World Series, in most cases, have been comprised of children who are dependants of U.S. military personnel.
KMC American Little League joins Aguadulce Cabezera Little League from Aguadulce, Panama, the Latin America Region Champion; Kitasuna Little League from Tokyo, Japan, the Japan Region Tournament Champion; Asia-Pacific Region Champion, Kuei-Shan Little League from Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei; Pariba Little League from Willemstad, Curacao, the Caribbean Region Champion; Middle East & Africa Champion, Lugazi Little League from Lugazi, Uganda; and the Mexico Region Champion, Oriente Little League from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, in the 16-team Little League Baseball World Series field.
KMC American Little League will play its first game of World Series, Aug. 16, against the Asia-Pacific Region Champion, Kuei-Shan Little League from Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei.
The 66th Little League Baseball World Series, for 11-12-year-olds, will be played in South Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 16-26. Sixteen teams from around the world will vie for the coveted title of World Champion.
The World Series will use the same format as last year with the teams split into two eight-team brackets – a U.S. bracket and an International bracket.
The 2012 World Series is the sixth under an eight-year television contract with ESPN/ABC. All games of the World Series will be televised live, in high definition, on the ESPN family of networks or ABC. ABC will air the World Series championship game, Aug. 26 at 3 p.m., and the U.S. and International Championship games the previous day beginning with the International contest at 12:30 p.m. and the U.S. game to follow. For the second year, all 21 World Series games played at Lamade Stadium will air on ESPN 3D.
As has been the case since 1997, everyone can follow the road to South Williamsport for the squads from the U.S. with ESPN and its family of networks coverage of the Little League Baseball regionals. Live coverage of the semifinals and championship game at all eight regional sites begins August 7. In addition, the New England Sports Network (NESN) will televise four pool play games in the New England Regional, played at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Conn., and both semifinals.
A new addition this year to the television schedule will feature the televising of all pool play games of the Southwestern Region Little League Baseball Tournament in Waco, Texas, by the Longhorn Network, part of the ESPN family, Aug. 3-6.
The U.S. regional finals will be televised as follows (all times eastern U.S. time): Southwestern Region (Aug. 9, 9 p.m., Waco, Texas, ESPN2); Southeast Region (Aug. 10, 7 p.m., Warner Robins, Ga., ESPN); Great Lakes Region (Aug. 10, 1 p.m., Indianapolis, Ind., ESPN); New England Region (Aug. 11, 6 p.m., Bristol, Conn., ESPN); Northwest Region (Aug. 11, 4 p.m., San Bernardino, Calif., ESPN); Midwest Region (Aug. 11, 2 p.m., Indianapolis, Ind., ESPN); West Region (Aug. 11, 8 p.m., San Bernardino, Calif., ESPN); and Mid-Atlantic Region (Aug. 12, 5 p.m., Bristol, Conn., ESPN2).
The next berth in the Little League Baseball World Series is expected to be decided Aug. 9 when the champion in the Southwest Region Tournament will be determined, the first U.S. qualifier.
Ocean View Little League from Huntington Beach, Calif., captured the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series Championship scoring a run in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 2-1 victory over Hamamatsu Minami Little League, the Japan Region Champion.
Follow every pitch of the Little League Baseball World Series on the Little League web site (www.LittleLeague.org).
Little League Baseball and Softball is the world's largest organized youth sports program, with more than 2.4 million players and 1 million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and scores of other countries.
2012 Little League Baseball World Series
International Bracket
Asia-Pacific Region Champion – Kuei-Shan Little League (Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei); first World Series game - Aug. 16 vs. Europe
Caribbean Region Champion – Pariba Little League (Willemstad, Curacao); first World Series game – Aug. 16 vs. Japan
Japan Region Champion – Kitasuna Little League (Tokyo, Japan); first World Series game – Aug. 16 vs. Caribbean
Latin America Region Champion – Aguadulce Cabezera Little League (Aguadulce, Panama); first World Series game – Aug. 17 vs. MEA
Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region Champion – Lugazi Little League (Lugazi, Uganda); first World Series game – Aug. 17 vs. Latin America
Mexico Region Champion – Oriente Little League (Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico); first World Series game – Aug. 17 vs. Canada
Europe Region Champion – KMC American Little League (Ramstein Air Base, Germany); first World Series game – Aug. 16 vs. Asia-Pacific
Canada Region Champion – determined Aug. 11
U.S. Bracket
Southwest Region Champion – determined Aug. 9
Southeast Region Champion – determined Aug. 10
Great Lakes Region Champion – determined Aug. 10
New England Region Champion – determined Aug. 11
Northwest Region Champion – determined Aug. 11
Midwest Region Champion – determined Aug. 11
West Region Champion – determined Aug. 11
Mid-Atlantic Region Champion – determined Aug. 12


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" Located on the sheltered bank of one of the finest natural harbours in the world, and at the mouth of a network of creeks and rivers, Falmouth was the port from which the renowned Packet ships set sail to the Mediterranean and the Americas in the seventee "
Falmouth in Cornwall, has a real reputation among artists for having brilliant quality light and incidentally the town has a very well known photography department at the university (which I nearly went to in 2007, but that's another story). The town itself has undergone some regeneration in recent years and various sections of the town have different feels to them.
Last year my boyfriend and I wanted to go to the cinema to see the latest Batman film - we spent ages driving around trying to find the blasted place as its location wasn't obvious and is fairly distant from the main part of the town. The area around the cinema does look a little run down compared to other parts of the town, but the cinema itself is equipped with a luxury screen - this is apparently complete with sofas and a waiter service (at no extra cost), but unfortunately I've never seen it as our film was being shown in a different screen.
Down by the waters edge you have a fairly modern development, complete with car park, that houses a small number of eateries and the Cornwall maritime museum. Sadly I haven't been able to visit the museum myself yet but I've heard good things about it so a trip there, combined with lunch and a good view could make a nice day out. It's also one of the more wheelchair/disabled access friendly areas of the town which in general is on the hilly side.
The high street itself manages to be very attractive - it looks very much the typically English/Cornish town with a mix of interesting and attractive old architecture. There's a variety of shops that nicely cover most bases - you have the national chain stores like WHSmiths, Boots etc and a good number of independent shops including 2 camera shops and plenty of places to buy pasties.
At the end of the high street is 'Trago Mills' - effectively a large department store full of lots of cheap things. I went on my first visit there yesterday and it was amazing - the shop itself does look a little run down in places but it's huge with so many useful departments and some brilliantly priced things. I particularly liked the art and frame departments - I could easily have spent a small fortune in there.
One delightful place my Dad introduced me to (a set slightly back from the high street) was 'Beerwolf' - it's a pub and a book shop combined! As I'm a non drinker, you wouldn't think pubs are my thing, but I love the atmosphere in them. This one is in a lovely old building - not wheelchair friendly as it's upstairs but décor is quite eclectic with a nice big bar and a room full of books for sale. Another plus is the books are significantly below RRP price, for example one was for sale at £8 (RRP £25). I definitely suggest a visit if you're in the area.
'The chain locker' is a big pub down by the waters edge that's just undergone refurbishment. It's a fairly large establishment with an interesting interior and decent sized outside area which sits right on the water. I've not eaten in there but it has an excellent reputation for food as well as being reasonably priced.
We picked up a couple of pasties from 'Pasty Presto' on the high street for lunch, but a bold seagull stole my step mums before she got the chance to eat more than one mouthful! I had a traditional filling one which was reasonably priced and well flavoured.
Down near the maritime museum there's also a fish and chip shop owned by the famous chef Rick Stein, if you fancy eating at some high class chippy!
There are car parks dotted all over the town - none of them huge and in the summer they're usually all pretty full. Parking can be rather restricted on the roads so you'll either need to find a car park or make use of the park and ride system. If you do choose the car park then make sure you're back before the ticket runs out as I've heard the traffic wardens are not the most generous.
I'd say Falmouth is definitely worth a visit as there's plenty to do. In places it's a pretty town, shopping is diverse and plentiful, there's numerous places to eat and there's a museum. It's a good place to have as a base when on holiday or worth a day trip if you're staying elsewhere in Cornwall. The only real downsides are the occasional difficulty with parking and the general access is not brilliant for those who struggle with walking due to the hilly nature of the town.
We went to Falmouth for half a day trip after while on holiday in Newquay this July, trying to go to the bigger places in Cornwall. We decided to go into the park and ride outside Falmouth as there seemed a huge emphasis on trying to get tourists to park in it and not go into the town in cars. In the end we decided to do the Park and Float service into Falmouth, which was £11 for 2 of us and a car and a return journey by boat right into the centre of Falmouth. Expensive but a nice experience, and gets you quickly into the centre of Falmouth and journeys every 30 minutes. And I must say a wonderful commentary while we on the boat going into Falmouth.
Once in Falmouth you have the National Maritime Museum in a new development on the seafront with some shops and restaurants, although half the shops there seemed empty, not sure if that's the effect of the credit crunch! As you go the other way into Falmouth the windy main street is full of shops, ranging from the tourist and boutique shops you get in Cornish towns to the High Street favourites such as Boots, New Look, Greggs, among others. There was a Woolworths, still proudly empty on most our High Streets looking forlorn and empty. The small main street wasn't made for two way traffic and now you understand why they put so much emphasis on Park and Ride into Falmouth, as it easily jams up with the amount of people and cars trying to get through.
Near where you get off the boat, there was a shop (can't remember the name!) that sold everything, I don't think I've seen a department store that sold so much random things, from guitars to knitting, pet food to stationery. I expect it's a real asset to local people, as our villages and towns get decimated to out of town shopping.
Overall it took us about an hour to get up and down the main street, Falmouth is pretty small in comparison to other Cornwall towns, and after a trip to the National Maritime Museum we were heading back on boat ride to the car avoiding the rush hour traffic!
I had considered Famouth as one of my choices of univeristy to go to, but decided against going for a vocational qualification and ended up with an academic one, other than being 100's of miles from anywhere big, I do sometimes wonder if I made the right decision?
I was born in Truro and lived in Falmouth for 20 years before heading off to university, and still manage to make it down four or fives times a year. The town has changed quite a lot in the 5 years that i''ve been away, it''s had a lot of money, time and effort put into it, and it''s done wonders for the town.
Falmouth is split into three main sections - the town centre, the seafront and the surrounding suburbs. There are plenty of beaches across the coastline, with hotels lining the seafront to make the most of the wonderful views.
The high street has a wide variety of local shops and big chains, and is basically one long road meandering down towards the sea. At the end of the town centre the shops turn into restaurants and we end at the maritime musuem and discovery quay, which has some great places to eat and shop, as well as a tesco metro for the students.
it''s a fantastic little down with lots of promise, you won''t be disappointed if you visit!
[Originally posted on www.helphound.com]
Well Newquay is great for surfing, Truro has a cathedral, St Ives is a haven for art lovers so what's poor old Falmouth got to offer, apart from numerous pubs and pasty shops? Well in my view Falmouth has got a lot to offer (although I might be a bit biased because this is where I grew up). Falmouth is a natural harbour situated on the south-west coast of Cornwall. Shipping is a very important part of Falmouth's heritage. During the mid 18th century Falmouth was one of the premier ports in the world. This legacy can be seen in many of the pub names: The Clipper, The Cutty Sark, The Pirate, and The Admiral (I think some of the names might have been changed in the last few years which is a shame). Well that's the history part, so what's Falmouth like now? Well shipping is still very important and Falmouth definitely has a nautical feel about it. There are two main quays at either end of the main street: The Prince of Wales Quay and Customs House Quay. You can take pleasure boat trips from either quay which I would definitely recommend: sailing down the River Fal for the afternoon, taking a trip over to the tiny village of St Mawes or stopping for lunch at Smugglers Cottage. A short distance from the town centre is Falmouth Marina, which has over three hundred berths for both resident and visiting yachts and is a major boat repair centre. Falmouth town centre consists of one long winding street (so pretty hard to get lost or miss anything). You can find most of the main high street names such as Marks and Spencers, Boots, Smiths, Dorothy Perkins etc. More interesting in my opinion are the gift shops, second hand bookshops, and art/craft galleries. Towards the top end of the High Street (a part much less frequented because it's up a slight hill) are many tiny antique and bric-a-brac shops. The main street is quite narrow and cobbled and it looks like it is an entirely pedestrianised street but be warned, traffic can
still drive freely through the town centre (and dawdling tourists in the middle of the road is definitely enough to drive you mad!). There are numerous cafes and small restaurants in Falmouth. I never really found a café which I thought was particularly good – although the Cavendish tearoom in the middle of town is always popular. I'd recommend having lunch in one of the numerous pubs, particularly the pubs surrounding the quayside such as The Quayside pub (very aptly named) because you can sit out by the water (when the weather is good!). The pubs tend to be quite traditional; the big chain pubs are yet to reach Falmouth. Although I've heard that a Wetherspoons is soon to open and a new tapas/drinks bar has just opened (bit of a first for Falmouth). If you want to sample traditional Cornish fare and try a pasty then locals would recommend Rowes or Rollings pasties. In the past few years a number of "new" pasty shops have opened in Falmouth, offering more exotic fillings (banana and chocolate pasty anyone?) these shops are much more tourist orientated and generally looked down upon by those in the know (eg cornish folk). A 10/15 minutes walk from the main street (which is signposted) will take you to Falmouth's sea front, this is where all the beaches are (funnily enough!). Falmouth has a number of beaches: Gyllynvase, Castle, Swanpool and Maenporth. Gyllanvase is the largest and probably the sandiest of the three. As a child I always favoured Castle Beach because this was where all the rock pools were (all my school holidays were spent on the beach, along with the rest of my entire school). During the summer months you can get buses out to the seafront if the walk is too much to manage. Falmouth also has some lovely gardens, there's The Princess Pavilion (which also has some events and shows) and Fox Rosehill Gardens where banana trees grow because of Cornwall's mild climate Looking over th
e sea front, on the Pendennis Point headland, is the imposing sight of Pendennis Castle. The castle was built between 1539-64 by King Henry VIII as a defence against the threat of a French invasion. The castle is open to visitors (£3.80 adults, £1.90 children) and faces St Mawes Castle directly across the water. I haven't been around the castle but I have seen events in the grounds which I would highly recommend. I saw a great performance of Hamlet with scenes taking place along the battlements of the castle. They often have battle re-enactments in costume, which are great for the kids. It's worth visiting Pendennis just for the views alone. If you fancy staying in Falmouth then there are numerous hotels and B&Bs; the majority of these are out by the seafront or on either end of the main street. Falmouth provides a good base for exploring many parts of Cornwall, being within quite easy reach of the Helford Estuary, Truro and the Lizard Peninsula. In the evenings there are numerous pubs to frequent (my idea of heaven) – some of these do get very busy in the summer though. Falmouth also has two small night-clubs (Shades and Club International). These are good for somewhere to go if you want to carry on past pub closing time (many a drunken night I've spent in these lovely places) but which aren't particularly great venues (I'm trying to be polite here). The Pirate, however, is a great place for live bands. Falmouth is largely dependent on tourism so you will find it quite busy if you visit in the summer and practically empty if you visit off-season (although in my opinion the beaches improve when they're windswept and deserted). On the downside, in some places Falmouth looks a bit run down (and at times you think the pavements are going to be taken over by the seagulls), it's a bit on the small side, it can sometimes be a bit rowdy in the evenings and it isn't the most sophisticated of to
wns. However Falmouth might not have quite the spectacular beaches you find on the north coast of Cornwall and it might not be as picture postcard pretty as towns such as St Ives and Padstow but it still has its unique charms. Lovely views, harbours, beaches, gift shops, oh and pasties and pubs, Falmouth is well worth a visit.


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The following is a list of selected dance departments at colleges, universities, and conservatories in the United States offering degrees or certificates. Those that are members of NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) are listed as such. Schools are listed alphabetically within each state.
Back Stage sent out questionnaires to schools that were listed in our 2002 guide and additional names that we found in the NASD directory. If the school did not respond to the questionnaire, we placed an asterisk (*) next to its name, denoting the fact that information is from the 2002 listing. Listings for schools that have advertisements within this section include website, department chair, and degrees offered. For those that also include a theatre emphasis, see the preceding list. For more specific information, contact the schools directly.
The National Association of Schools of Dance, founded in 1981, aims to "develop a closer relationship among schools and programs of dance for the purpose of examining and improving practices and professional standards in dance education and training." NASD is located at 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190, phone (703) 437-0700, email: firstname.lastname@example.com, website: www.arts-accredit.org. More


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Deutsche Bank: Solar installs in China could top 20GW in 2015
Surprised by the official figures for solar PV installations in China in the first quarter of 2015, Deutsche Bank analyst, Vishal Shah cited renewed momentum in the Chinese market that could result in the 17.8GW government target for the year being surpassed.
According to checks made by Deutsche Bank, the Chinese government was said to be working with leader PV companies in the country to streamline key aspects of promoting solar installation growth including the important FiT payment process from generally around nine months after grid connection to more favourable 3-6 months.
Coupled with several key provinces already in the important process of allocating targets, which compared to last year did not generally happen until after mid-year, and the potential incentive to get project completed in 2015 to beat expected FiT cuts, led Shah to envisage solar installations in China topping 20GW in 2015.
The Deutsche Bank analyst also highlighted in an investor note that with around 4.38GW of utility scale solar having been installed in China in the first quarter of 2015, more than 3GW of the total had been projects started in the latter half of 2014.
Shah expects a ramp in 2015 installations starting in May when this year's construction quota has been allocated by local governments that was expected to lead to another 5GW of installs being achieved in the second quarter of the year, further supporting the idea that the 17.8GW target was more than easily passable come the fourth quarter of 2015.
Should installations remain robust in 2015 then Shah expected cumulative solar capacity could exceed 45-50GW by year-end.
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Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: Jan. 23
Free pie and fake Marilyn Monroe.
Neko Case at the Granada Theater is sold out, as is pianist Olga Kern's performance at the Kimbell Art Museum.
But free pie! It's National Pie Day, and our Carol Shih has a round up of all the places celebrating the occasion over on SideDish.
Fans of Marilyn Monroe might be interested in the traveling show currently running in the Wyly's main theater space. Marilyn: Forever Blonde is a one-woman play derived from hundreds of her own quotes and songs from her films, and narrated by the many men who played a co-starring role in her short life. You can still get tickets online, and Marilyn will run through the weekend.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra begins performances of a concert made up of Johannes Brahms' Fourth Symphony, the composer's last symphonic work, Britten's Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, and Mahler's "The Youth's Magic Horn" with soloist Matthias Goerne. It's at the Meyerson, of course.
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I have been searching the forums and trying to figure this out on my own but I was hoping someone who knows what they are doing could confirm that I should indeed use wad manager to install first ios 70 then system menu version 4.2u from the provided links you helpful guys posted.
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