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This is the most common question by beginners and enthusiasts is that why the images they are capturing are too dark?
The problem can be due to many reasons, from a simple lack of knowledge about exposure, to being unfamiliar with metering modes or how to calibrate your camera and monitor.
Below is a list of different problems which most people overlook while taking a photo.
Exposure is basically the amount of light per unit area reaching a photographic film or electronic image sensor. Whether you're shooting in program mode, a priority mode or manual, you want to aim to keep your needle in the center of the exposure meter (below).
There are various shooting modes that will further be discussed but, the majority of the time when your photos come out too dark, your camera is either in one of the auto modes, or in manual.
When a camera is in an auto mode, it doesn't have all of the information that you have such as how to meter, and it will have trouble in low light situations.
When a camera is in manual mode, you're in charge of adjusting the exposure, which can change as you move the camera even slightly.
A flash is basically device used in photography producing a flash of artificial at a color temperature of about 5500 K to assist in illuminating a scene. The major purpose of a flash is to illuminate a dark scene.
When the flash turns on, it increases the amount of light entering the camera and the camera will exposure for this, and the overall quality of the photo will be disturbed.
The solution of this problem is to increase the exposure by boosting the shutter speed, increasing the ISO or expanding the aperture.
After adjusting these things, turn on the flash and the camera will freeze any motion, record whatever has been captured and the increase in the exposure will continue to capture the background.
"Metering Mode" which is also known as "Camera Metering", "Exposure Metering" or simply "Metering" basically helps photographers to control their exposure with minimum effort and take better pictures in unusual lighting situations.
Metering is one of the most crucial part of exposure as it enable you to tell your camera which parts of the photo you think are the most important.
Usually, when images are too dark, the camera is set to Evaluative/Matrix metering where in fact it should be set to Spot or Partial (or vice versa).
Evaluative/Matrix looks at the whole photo whereas Spot and Partial only look at a certain part of the photo. There are many other metering modes available in the modern day cameras but most commonly used are the Evaluative or Spot.
Whenever the topic of calibration is brought up, it means that the person is talking about the camera's LCD screen and your computer's screen as it is the process of matching characteristics or behavior of a screen to a standard.
It's really very easy to set the camera's screen too bright or too dark. When it's dark out and you're trying to see your screen better, it's natural to turn up the brightness or, worse still, have the camera set to full brightness at all times.
When you go into your camera's brightness settings, there will be a meter to assist you in selecting how bright you should set your camera to tackle against tacapturingking images that are darker than you think they are.
Calibrating monitors for post production is a different process as compared to the camera's LCD. It's not easy and, to do it properly, it mostly demands in some external hardware but there are different alternatives available.
A histogram is a simple visual guide to the variety of tones or brightness levels in an image. It can be viewed on the camera's LCD screen along with an image after you've captured it, or it could also be displayed during Live View shooting, but either way it shows the same thing: a small graph that displays what tones an image is made up of.
By using the histogram in the camera, you can see what the camera has recorded, set to a brightness scale.
In easy language, the left side of the histogram is pure black and the right is pure white. If you have any information in either extreme, your camera has lost information that can't be recovered.
Below is a histogram from a well exposed photo. You can see that the majority of the information stays away from the edges.


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Yesterday, today and tomorrow The Andreas Hettich company's success story began in 1904 with the manufacturing of medical instruments. Under challenging conditions, with a well developed sense of market need and a bold spirit, Andreas Hettich set the company on course. The first centrifuges were developed and received with breakthrough success. The company then dedicated its efforts exclusively to the manufacturing and development of centrifuges finely tuned to user needs.
Over a span of close to 50 years, between 1956 and 2005, Günter Eberle led the company's development. With his entrepreneurial vision, he was able to bridge technological advancement and user needs – again and again. Today, the company is one of the leading manufacturers of laboratory centrifuges worldwide. With pioneering and innovative business management and consistent quality assurance, Horst and Klaus-Günter Eberle look after consolidation and continuous expansion of their market position.

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text: DESTREHAN - Destrehan High School is hosting a Drafting and Construction Trades Career Awareness event March 15 from 6-8 p.m. for St. Charles Parish Public Schools parents and students in grades 8-12. The purpose of the event is to provide information about high school courses, careers, college, and training programs. The first 75 students will receive a goody bag. Drawings for 3 prizes will also take place. For additional information, contact Susan Boudreaux at email@example.com.


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There is something so elegant graceful and delciate about them especially when they have laced and see through details as this little baby here. I usually gravitate towards reds more then I do towards black. It's something so mystical about that color that I just love :-)
So for Valentine's Day it's a nonbrainer that I grabed for this gorgeous maternity red lace dress.
What's your fave or go-to Valentines's Day look & style if at all?
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Numonyx 1-Gbit phase-change memory delayed
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LONDON Nonvolatile memory maker Numonyx BV (Geneva, Switzerland), the company being acquired by Micron Technology Inc., has yet to sample customers with a long-awaited 1-Gbit capacity phase-change memory. The indications from Numonyx are that samples will be available in 2010 with volume production expected in 2011.
The arrival of that memory would go some way towards establishing phase-change memory as a scalable alternative to flash memory. Similarly, its delay could fuel speculation that phase-change memory is hard to make, or that the technology is going to be de-emphasized when Micron completes its acquisition of the Numonyx.
Numonyx has been sampling a 128-Mbit phase-change memory implemented in a 90-nm process technology since 2008, but opted to jump over the 65-nm to create its next part on 45-nm process technology. The part was expected to arrive in 2009 but that expectation got shifted in December 2009, at the time of the International Electron Devices Meeting. Paolo Cappelletti, vice president of technology development at Numonyx, told EE Times: "The chip we are presenting is a full-specification product. It is meant to be in production in 2010; samples in the first quarter of 2010."
Cliff Smith, business development manager for phase-change memory in embedded applications, said: "We do have [45-nm, 1-Gbit] samples in house. We are completing the validation. It is a wireless product targeted at cell phone applications. For industrial applications we expect to be about six months after the wireless group."
Other executives said that completion of the 45-nm 1-Gbit device had taken a little longer than expected. One source said: "We will sample this year. 2011 is when we will talk about products in 45-nm."
By then Numonyx could have given up more ground to Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Samsung announced that it has begun production of a 512-Mbit phase-change random access memory on a 60-nm process aimed at mobile phone handsets and other battery-operated applications in September 2009.
Related links and articles:
Numonyx launches serial-interface NOR-like phase-change memory
Numonyx set to discuss potential PCM "showstopper"
Numonyx could add refresh to PCM to beat the heat
The basics of phase-change memory technology


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Brosnan's November Man gets sequel
Pierce Brosnan is to return to the world of espionage for The November Man 2.
The former Bond star will reprise his role as highly trained ex-CIA agent Peter Devereaux in the sequel, which has been announced ahead of the film's US release, reported Comingsoon.net.
The 61-year-old actor, who will also be a co-producer, said: "The November Man is an iconic, tough character and I am excited to partner with Relativity to continue to bring him to life."
The film, based on Bill Granger's spy book series of the same name, follows Peter as he is lured out of retirement for one last mission, where he must protect a valuable witness, played by Olga Kurylenko.
Robbie Brenner, president of production at Relativity Studios, added: "The November Man is a gritty series that re-invents the spy genre with its master Pierce Brosnan by combining the best elements of James Bond and Jason Bourne while echoing the cool, sleek action movies of the 70s.
"We are excited to launch The November Man later this month and to continue to explore Peter Devereaux's dangerous world with Pierce over the years to come."
Pre-production on the sequel is expected to begin soon. The film's UK release date has yet to be announced.
Pierce has revealed his joy at playing a spy, saying: "I think there is enough time between my days of James Bond and The November Man... for me to jump back into the ring and give it a try."


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ESU's presidential couple creates memorial scholarship
The close bonds of family have inspired ESU President Michael Lane and Dr. Peggy Lane to join family and friends to endow a scholarship fund in honor of President Lane's late brother-in-law, Bob Rensink.
The Robert B. Rensink Memorial Scholarship supports students majoring in information systems with GPAs above 3.0.
"He valued education, and he valued family first," said Dr. Peggy Lane, an associate professor in the department of accounting and information systems. "We did want some way to honor him, and it seemed to be something he would appreciate. He loved young people, and he absolutely loved family."
Rensink, the husband of President Lane's older sister, Roberta Lane Rensink of Andover, Mass., assumed a parental role for Lane in Lane's teenage years. The Lanes and Rensinks remained quite close, visiting frequently and spending every Christmas morning together. When the Lanes married, Bob was the best man. He died in January 2008 at the age of 70 after a year-long battle with leukemia.
Rensink graduated from California Polytechnic Institute at San Luis Obispo and was employed by General Electric, Honeywell and SBLI in the computer field. As a systems analyst, he worked in sales, interacting with customers in a winning way. He often mentored student interns, sharing his passion for life and work. Delivering the eulogy at Rensink's funeral, Pres. Lane spoke of the professional advice he gathered from his brother-in-law: focus on relationships, openness, and honesty.
"Bob loved life and the opportunities life presented," Pres. Lane said. "In his work and his personal life, relationships were the things that mattered. Working in the computer industry in the '60s and '70s he was primarily responsible for working with customers to ensure they received the systems they purchased. His focus was on creating customer satisfaction, and he excelled."
The emphasis on relationships extended into his personal life, said Peggy Lane. "Bob never met a stranger. The mailman came to the funeral. How often do you see that? That really made an impression on me."
Now his memory will be carried forward in the successes of ESU students.
"Bob would have been deeply honored and thrilled to have an information systems scholarship in his name," Roberta Rensink said. "Education was extremely important to Bob. I'm sure he would have had tears of joy just knowing this scholarship would help a student meet his or her educational dreams."


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Since the UEFA European Championship's first group stage in 1980, no side have ever reached the quarter-finals after losing their first two games.
The Netherlands may be looking to make history in this regard, but Ibrahim Afellay is keeping the faith, suggesting that perhaps "it was meant to be like this and I hope this time it will end in the right way for us".
First, though, the Dutch must defeat Portugal in Kharkiv on Sunday by at least two goals, and Seleçcão das Quinas goalkeeper Rui Patrício says his own team – also fighting for a last-eight berth – will be no pushovers. "We have to give our all, we have to be aggressive as a team, be united and believe until the end that we will win." Watch our full video preview of this decisive Group B meeting above.
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Five years ago, President Bush signed into law No Child Left Behind. As a new Congress prepares to debate the law's future, the White House is working to build support for renewing it without any serious reforms. Last week, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings remarked that she was looking only at proposals to "perfect or tweak" it.
But the Bush administration's satisfaction with No Child Left Behind is surprising because the President's original education agenda was very different from today's law. President Bush once advocated limiting federal power in education. During the 2000 campaign, he pledged that he did not want to be "federal superintendent of schools" or the "national principal." He promised not to "tinker with the machinery of the federal role in education" but to "redefine that role entirely."
After entering the White House, Bush unveiled the original No Child Left Behind plan. One of this plan's main pillars was to give states and school districts control in exchange for strong accountability. "The federal government must be wise enough to give states and school districts more authority and freedom," the White House explained. "And it must be strong enough to require proven performance in return."
The president proposed a "charter state" option for "state and districts committed to accountability and reform." This would have allowed participating states and districts to enter into five-year agreements with the secretary of education to free them from federal mandates while still requiring public school to be transparent about results through student testing and extensive public reporting.
Yet Congress scrapped much of President Bush's original plan. The 1,100-page bill that emerged established new federal requirements and boosted funding for elementary and secondary education programs by approximately 26 percent. All that remained of the "charter state" option was a small provision to grant states and school districts limited flexibility in transferring funds between existing federal programs. Little was done to cut wasteful programs or streamline the expensive education bureaucracy.
The federal government still provides only 8.5 percent of education funding. No Child Left Behind, however, gave the Department of Education great powers to exert control over local schools. Policies once left to local leaders, concerning student testing and teacher qualifications, are now set by the federal government.
This new federal power comes at a large cost to local school districts, beyond the loss of control. According to the Office of Management and Budget, No Child Left Behind costs state and local communities an additional 6,688,814 hours, or $140 million, to fill out paperwork and ensure compliance. Thousands of state and local workers across the country spend their days on this task, instead of teaching students or otherwise contributing to their education.
The increase in federal power has led states and school districts to question whether the federal government's funding for education is worth the cost of submitting to federal mandates. Many state legislatures have debated resolutions criticizing No Child Left Behind. Some states like Utah have even come close to opting out of the program altogether. But doing so would cost the state millions in federal funding, and taxpayers sending their money to Washington expect to get some of it back for education.
The Bush administration has responded to state and local revolts with waivers and some flexibility, on a case-by-case basis. Getting a waiver is a tug-of-war match between the Department of Education and local leaders, and they do little, anyway, to empower state and local education officials to take real control over education decision-making.
In 2007, Democrats and Republicans alike should recognize the benefits of state and local control in education. Letting states enter into a "charter agreement" with the federal government for greater freedom and flexibility would spur progress in education.
State leaders and local school leaders, not federal bureaucrats, would be responsible for improving student learning. And communities across the country would experiment with different policies, share results, and learn which solutions work best, from school choice to higher teacher pay.
The 110th Congress has the opportunity to set a new course for American education. Restoring state and local control should be its destination.
Dan Lips is Education Analyst in Domestic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation.
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I've been pretty vocal about how I'm down on Foursquare. Not their business model or potential, but how I'm personally struggling with Foursquare's relevance in MY life. At the very least its pointed out to me how much cooler my friends' lives seem to be.
And I've been equally vocal about my current WeRewards obsession (go ahead and sign up and see what I mean, and yes I'm pimping the referral program, guilty). I've made over $10 from using it so far. I love it and if you're interested in them, check out the podcast we did with their CEO, Ted Murphy.
Last week Stacy and I recorded a DIG:this podcast with Tungle CEO, Marc Gingras. I've blogged about Tungle, along with some other apps/sites I am playing with, but essentially its a social calendar service. I love it.
The podcast should be up soon, maybe next week, and I expected to hear about Marc's entrepreneurial past and about Tungle's startup story. What I didn't expect is to uncover a glimpse of the future of location-based apps.
I don't want to give too much away because hey, I want you to listen to the podcast, but since its not up yet and I'm excited about this, I'll start the conversation.
Marc pointed out that if you think about it, your true social network, your true friends, the people that you actually want to connect with, can most likely be found in your calendar. These are people you are actually meeting with. Novel idea, huh. Your calendar is a rich source of your likes (where you eat, what you do), your friends and contacts (your real ones, not your phony/fake ones), and your future (where you'll be and what you'll be doing).
I've had a nagging problem with the current batch of check-in apps in that it only tells me where people are right now, not where they will be. Most of the time it does me no good to find out where my friends were. It's a novelty to see that Josh went to Chick-fil-A for the 41st time this week, but I couldn't really ever meet him there because I can't be ready to go at a moment's notice.
But, if his calendar was somehow attached to his social presence, I might have known that he was going to Chick-fil-A. The connection of your calendar to your check-in activity holds a massive amount of rich data. We're just beginning to see how mobile can be relevant in people's lives by messaging them when they are checking-in at places. But imagine if we know where people are going, what they'll be doing and who they'll be doing it with… (and no I don't mean this, sickos).
I'll stop there and see if any of you want to continue that thought. I have my ideas but I'd rather hear what other people think of the potential of unlocking someone's calendar and making that part of their social graph.


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PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS – Exposures Section (February, 2013 issue)
For his new book, Jim Naughten created typological photographs of Namibia's He rero people, whose military and civilian clothes are symbols of their historic struggle against colonialism. By Conor Risch
Many nations and cultures remember military heroes, great victories, and fallen soldiers through statues and monuments. On national holidays, war veterans don old uniforms and medals, or wear clothing decorated with patches that denote their participation in a particular battle. Veterans march in parades or attend ceremonies that honor military service, and civilians pay their respects.
For his new book, Conflict and Costume (Merrell Publishers, 2013), British photographer Jim Naughten photographed Namibia's Herero tribe, for whom commemorating their martial history is a practice ingrained in their daily lives. Naughten will also exhibit the work this spring at Margaret Street Gallery in London and Klompching Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. (Editor's note: Klompching Gallery is co-owned by PDN Creative Director Darren Ching.)
In 1904 the Herero, San and Nama tribes went to war with the Germans who had colonized the sparsely populated territory, which is home to the oldest desert in the world, the Namib. During the fighting, Herero warriors would appropriate the uniforms of fallen German soldiers and wear them as symbols of victory, and the Herero army, which is more a symbolic than a standing army, continues to wear German-style uniforms to this day. Colonial-era European fashion also remains an important part of the culture.
In photographing the Herero, Naughten was drawn to "the paradox that lay at the heart of the costume," he explains via e-mail from London. "The German colonists quickly became the Herero's mortal enemies, and nearly wiped them off the face of the earth, yet they wear an approximation of the German uniform and dress from that period. It's incredible to see this appropriation become such a powerful symbol of survival, defiance and strength."
Naughten first became aware of the Herero during a motorcycle tour of southern Africa in the late 1990s. He photographed the Herero then, and sold those pictures to Marie Claire. He also exhibited the work, which led to his first advertising job. "I had it in the back of my mind to go back and revisit the story with skills that I acquired since then," Naughten says. "Other than maturing as a photographer and finding a 'voice,' I had developed better production and post-production skills."
To photograph the Herero, Naughten used a V System Hasselblad with a Phase One P45X digital back. "I shot everyone in the midday desert sun and used a silver beauty dish to punch out all the harsh shadows," Naughten says. "It gives the images a surreal feel, which seems appropriate with the story." Naughten utilized a shallow depth of field "which resembles the heat haze and gives the images a timelessness, and more importantly it throws all the focus on the sitter."
During his four months working on the project, Naughten relied on a local guide to translate and negotiate with the Herero, whom he paid for the pictures. "In terms of negotiating, the Hereros are tough cookies, and will not be messed around,"
Naughten says. He directed his sitters very lightly, and "always told them their clothes looked beautiful. I particularly love the old-fashioned suits that many of the men wear. They dress so much better than we do in the West, I think."Naughten's full-length, typological portraits show women in beautiful dresses, men in dapper suits and hats, and soldiers and cadets in uniforms that recall Germany's colonial army, but that are accented with colorful reds and blues. The desert and cerulean sky lend a consistency to the backgrounds and serve to set off the colorful
costumes. Naughten also made panoramic images of groups of Herero—one depicts a line of Herero cavalry marching, another a group of women in matching costumes of black blouses and full-length red skirts. Naughten's color palette lends the images an otherworldly quality, and there is something fantastic about the combination of the costumes and the stark desert. "It's actually how I see the colors, the desert and the people in my mind's eye," Naughten says. "I've shown the images to some Namibians who have said that I captured the desert so perfectly."
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Sometime in May 2007, a glacial lake in southern Chile disappeared. Chilean surveyors reported in March that the lake was its usual size, 100 feet deep and covering an area around five acres. Located in Bernardo O'Higgins Park, in the southern Andes mountains, the lake is (was) rarely visited and didn't even have a name. When Chilean forestry officials arrived, they were surprised to find nothing more than "chunks of ice on the dry lake-bed and an enormous fissure" where the unnamed lake had once been [Source: The Guardian]. Five miles away, a river that was once more than 130 feet wide barely flowed. What could cause such a massive disturbance to make an entire lake and much of a river disappear?
Global warming seems to be the knee-jerk response lately whenever a dramatic environmental change is observed. Indeed, global warming is a big concern for lakes, as many bodies of water are experiencing receding water levels due to a combination of low rainfall and high temperatures. In the Magallanes province, where the lake is located, the Tempano and Bernardo glaciers are shrinking, and both of those glaciers contributed water to the lake. Experts like Gino Casassa and Andres Rivera, both glaciologists, point to global warming as the cause of the glaciers' melting. So global warming was immediately considered as a possible cause, but when investigating the lake, scientists considered several other possibilities.
One theory scientists considered was that an earthquake in the area opened a fissure in the earth, which sucked down the lake. Southern Chile experiences hundreds of small earthquakes a year, and a fairly large tremor was detected on April 21. The fissure observed in the empty lake bed could have provided an outlet for the lake water to escape, much like a stopper being pulled from a sink.
A second possibility draws in part on global warming and the melting of glaciers. Glacial lakes often develop behind natural dams, which are made of ice or a pile of rock and earth debris a glacier leaves behind (called a moraine). Once the dam is broken, whether by an avalanche, earthquake, warming or other event, water bursts through and the lake sometimes drains.
It took scientists several weeks before they were able to discover the answer because the site is very remote -- about 4,900 feet above sea level and 1,250 miles south of Chile's capital, Santiago. But in early July 2007, scientists got their answer.
An investigation has revealed that too much water was the problem. The melting Tempano and Bernardo glaciers filled the lake beyond the crater's capacity. The increased pressure broke the lake's moraine through which water flowed out, later ending up in the ocean. The lake is refilling as the chunks of ice on the lake bed melt, though Chilean scientists pointed out that global warming did have a serious effect. Glaciers naturally melt and reform, but warming is causing the Tempano and Bernardo glaciers to melt more than they should.
For some lakes, rapidly appearing or disappearing is part of a natural process. The lake in Chile did not exist 30 years ago, though, again, global warming is likely affecting the process. Some lakes, including many in Alaska and Florida's Lake Jackson, go through a similar process regularly, disappearing and reappearing during certain seasons, or from year-to-year or decade-to-decade.
Other Disappearing Lakes
While many bodies of water undergo natural cycles of disappearance and reemergence, several industrial disasters have also made lakes disappear or appear. Louisiana's Lake Peigneur represents one of the most infamous of these cases. In 1980, Lake Peigneur was only 11 feet deep at its deepest point but spread across 1,300 acres. It featured an island with a botanical park, several oil rig platforms and salt mines deep beneath the lake.
On November 21, 1980, an oil-drilling team had difficulty removing their drill that got stuck about 1,200 feet below the lake's surface. Suddenly the drilling crew heard loud noises and their platform began tilting. Fearing a total collapse of the oil rig, the workers abandoned the platform. The platform tipped over and, shockingly, disappeared completely under the water. A violent whirlpool quickly developed where the oil rig had been. Other drilling platforms and a dock were sucked in. The direction of the Delcambre Canal, which had flowed into the Gulf of Mexico, was reversed and 11 barges and a tugboat slipped into the whirlpool. Miners in the salt mines 1,500 feet below began to evacuate when water started rushing into the caverns.
As it turned out, a miscalculation had caused the drilling team to work in the wrong spot. A small hole had rapidly expanded as the lake's fresh water flooded in and eroded the mine's salt-rich walls. Miraculously, all 50 miners got out safely and no one was killed. But a shallow, 3.5 billion-gallon, freshwater lake had suddenly disappeared. The reversed Delcambre Canal created a 150-foot waterfall of saltwater, and two days later Lake Peigneur was a 1,300-foot deep saltwater lake. Many new types of plants and wildlife appeared, and nine of the 11 barges bobbed back up to the surface after the crater was filled with saltwater. In the end, Texaco and its drilling partners paid out millions of dollars in lawsuits, but were probably protected from further damages because the catastrophic nature of the events made it difficult to figure out exactly what had happened.
The Salton Sea in southeastern California is also the result of an environmental disaster. Before the colonization of the American West, the Salton Basin had seen some occasional, natural flooding from the Colorado River. In fact, in 1500, the area flooded to form a body of water 26 times bigger than the current Salton Sea. Later, the area was used by mining companies, set aside for Indian reservations and served as part of the ongoing battle over the region's agricultural water supply. Still, any water that flowed into the basin didn't stay around for long.
In 1905, a canal was created to divert water away from the Colorado River. But poor construction allowed water to breach the canal wall, essentially diverting the river into the Salton Basin. During 1905 and 1906, water continued to flow into the basin before the rupture was closed. The Salton Sea is now California's largest lake, home to many types of birds and fish, but it has continued to be plagued by controversy and rumors of pesticide contamination. However, repeated tests have shown those rumors to be false and massive die-offs of birds and fish are believed to have been due to a bacterial outbreak (one that poses no danger to humans). Despite these deaths, the Salton Sea continues to host many types of wildlife and to serve as a depository for agricultural irrigation runoff. A restoration project is underway to preserve the Sea's delicate ecology and to develop it as a tourist and recreation destination.
For more information about disappearing lakes, strange environmental phenomena and other related topics, please check out the links on the next page.
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- Bellows, Alan. "Lake Peigneur: Swirling Vortex of Doom." Damn Interesting. Sept. 6, 2005. http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=6
- Carroll, Rory. "Scientists try to solve mystery of vanished lake in Chile." The Guardian. June 22, 2007. http://environment.guardian.co.uk/water/story/0,,2108796,00.html
- Fleisher, P. Jay. "Ice Dam Breakout at Bering Glacier, Alaska." The Geological Society of America. Oct. 2006. http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2006AM/finalprogram/abstract_110181.htm
- Penson, Georgann. "Restoring a Disappearing Lake." Land and Water, Inc. Nov. 27, 2002. http://www.landandwater.com/features/vol46no5/vol46no5_1.php
- Rozell, Ned. "Kennicott Glacier Pulls the Plug on Hidden Creek Lake." Alaska Science Forum. Aug. 16, 2000. http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF15/1503.html
- "Lake suddenly disappears in Chile." BBC News. June 21, 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6225676.stm
- "Lake Jackson, Florida." University of Florida. http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/depguys.html
- "Melting glaciers, cracks in ground among possible causes of disappearing lake." The Associated Press. International Herald Tribune. June 21, 2007. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/06/22/america/LA-GEN-Chile-Missing-Lake.php
- "Lake Peigneur." Oil Rig Disasters. http://home.versatel.nl/the_sims/rig/lakepeigneur.htm
- "Salton Sea Restoration." Salton Sea Authority. http://www.saltonsea.ca.gov/
- "The Salton Sea." Desert USA. http://www.desertusa.com/salton/salton.html
- "Global warming 'made lake vanish.'" BBC News. July 4, 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6268608.stm


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Henderson County commissioners voted 4-0 Monday to return prayer to their meetings inside the Historic Courthouse after a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court last week overturned a prohibition on government-sanctioned invocations, according to the Hendersonville Times-News.
Board members, along with county staff, had been praying at a flagpole outside the courthouse since the American Civil Liberties Union won a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in 2012 banning sectarian prayer at government meetings.
But the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that nonbelievers and those of other faiths had no cause for grievance if government meetings were opened with a Christian prayer. Such invocations are not an endorsement of a particular religion, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote for the court majority.
The commissioners reinstated a policy — with one slight wording change — that they set out several years ago. It allows invocations by different community religious leaders, "inviting only those in attendance who wish to do so to participate."


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CARSON, Calif. – It's difficult to say what exactly sticks out the most from Chivas USA's latest loss.
Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake was Chivas' sixth consecutive loss, trying a club record, and kept them alone at the bottom of the Western Conference table. The match also saw the club's scoreless streak reach a season-high 442 minutes.
It's a perfect storm of futility for Los Rojiblancos, and the team is the one fueling the fire.
"Once again, we shot ourselves in the foot," Chivas USA head coach Robin Fraser told reporters after the match. "It's always difficult to compete when you make critical mistakes and give teams leads."
RSL took a 2-0 lead with just 11 minutes gone due to loose marking and a poor pass by goalkeeper Dan Kennedy. The loss, though, did not keep the Goats (7-16-7) from being eliminated from playoff contention. Vancouver were unable to beat Seattle and thus Chivas USA's tenuous hold on playoff contention remained alive, however unlikely that scenario seems.
Unlike previous outings, the Rojiblancos were unable to stay in contention for much time. They surrendered second-half goals in 1-0 losses to both D.C. United and Columbus in the last two matches, while Seattle needed an 89th-minute goal to put them away on Sept. 8.
RSL though struck early. Fabián Espíndola picked out Javier Morales inside the penalty area in the eighth minute, and Morales flicked a header on to the far post. Álvaro Saborío was there and easily tucked the ball into the back of the net, opening a long night.
"They're a very good team to begin with," Chivas midfielder Pete Vagenas said, "and spotting them two goals is going to be an uphill battle. Some uncharacteristic mistakes early on and we just couldn't get out of the hole."
OPTA Chalkboard: Saborío efficient with chances
Chivas tried to stay in the match as Miller Bolaños tested 'keeper Nick Rimando three times with RSL ahead 2-0. While Rimando was solid, the Goats went into halftime thinking the match was there for the taking.
"We came into halftime and the message was, the next goal is going to win this game – it was that type of game," Vagenas said. "As the game went on we had to continue to push because there's no point in losing 2-0. We left ourselves exposed and they're a quality team with quality players and they made us pay."
Saborío completed his hat trick in the 65th minute after lifting a ball over Kennedy, off the crossbar and over the goal line while Paulo Jr. put an exclamation mark on the victory when he ripped a shot into the corner of the net in the 81st minute.
"Right now it seems like we're getting punished for every small mistake, every little detail we miss, we get punished for it," Kennedy said. "This is a time of year where teams gain momentum for the playoffs or they don't. [Saturday] we ran into a team that's gaining a little bit of momentum."
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It's good to be back! After a hiatus from the column, Behind the Backstop is here to provide you with useful information in your player evaluations/procurement.
As part of the column, I would like to feature the following each week.
- Recent Callups
- Players making their big league debuts
- Hot Prospects down on the farm to keep an eye on
- A buy or sell featured player each week from the major leagues
- Potential closers to keep an eye on who could emerge in the ninth inning soon
This Week's Featured Callup
Corey Knebel is a 22-year-old right-handed pitcher with the Tigers who had a dubious debut on May 24. Knebel, a supplemental round draft pick from the 2013 First Year Player Draft, is the second player from last year's Draft to make his MLB debut. Cleveland left hander Kyle Crockett was the first. After a shaky debut, Knebel threw two scoreless innings in his next outing.
Knebel cruised through the minor leagues, getting as high as Triple-A and only allowing five earned runs in 50 innings pitched for a 0.90 ERA. After a dominant professional debut in 2013 in Low-A, where Knebel accumulated 41 strikeouts in 31 innings for a 0.87 ERA, Knebel forced his way onto the big league scene with an encore performance early this year in the minor ranks.
Knebel was drafted as a relief pitcher, and it's expected that he will remain in that role long term with the Tigers. He has the stuff to potentially be a starter, but he would need a lot more minor league exposure and he would have to tame down his high effort delivery.
The Detroit righty works up to 98 mph with his four-seam fastball, and has been consistently around 96 in his short time in the major leagues. Knebel gets tied up in his mechanics and doesn't always stay consistent. He tends to lose velo on occasion, and we've seen dramatic ranges as low as 91 and as high as 98. When he's on line though, he's a consistent 96-98 worker. Not only does he have premium velocity, but he also features plus, late life on his fastball with good angle. His max effort delivery actually offers some deception, and his fastball can be a nasty pitch.
His fastball is a true plus pitch, but his curveball is also an above average offering. Knebel's biggest nemesis is his command. He gets such tremendous movement, that he tends to miss in and out of the zone. If he is able to get ahead in the count, his curveball is a true out pitch, however. We've seen Knebel throw a changeup, but unless he is tried out as a starter, it will probably become a pitch he will eventually ditch until later in his career.
Knebel has closer upside, and while it's not expected to happen this year, he could be an option should something happen to Joe Nathan.
Featured Minor League Prospect
Ramon Flores, NYY LF
Flores can really hit, but he doesn't quite have the power to be a full-time player at the MLB level. He is a smart hitter, and puts together great at-bats. He's hitting .267/.356/.461 with five homers and three stolen bases in 180 at-bats this year at Triple-A Scranton. He could get a callup this summer, but it's not expected that he will be a long-term starting option in New York. He could provide a nice spark though for anyone looking for corner outfield depth. Flores doesn't have the acumen to play CF, and if he did, we would be talking about a legit major league prospect.
Don't get too excited about this one, but keep your eye on him for depth purposes.
Josh Beckett
Beckett shocked the industry when he threw a no-hitter on Sunday. Does this mean that the former ace has returned to his once dominant status?
After watching his game, there were a lot of signs that pointed to a return to form. His curveball was an out pitch, set up with promising command of his fastball. I still worry about his ability to throw strikes, but I haven't seen that kind of command from him in a long time. His curveball, once one of the best in the game, resembled a true punchout pitch for the first time in years.
In looking at the analytics, luck has been on his side this year. Beckett carries a 2.43 ERA this year, and I would suspect that to creep up to the mid 3.00's. This is the best he's thrown since 2011 though, and if he can stay healthy, you're looking at a really solid number three starter. That's the biggest question though. Can Beckett stay healthy for another 20+ starts this year?
I would hang onto Beckett and expect number three starter production, but he's not ace material anymore, despite the no-no.
To Close or not to Close?
Following the release of Jose Valverde in Queens, the Mets brought up Vic Black. Jenrry Mejia is still the guy in the pen to own in New York, but Black would be the next guy in line. He's a good bet to get an opportunity at some point.


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A MAN has been arrested after a stolen car smashed into a Hampshire home this afternoon.
The Land Rover Discovery crashed in to a Grade II listed property in Bursledon shortly before 3.30pm.
A major police manhunt was launched with around 20 officers involved, alongside tracker dogs, to catch the man who was seen running from the scene, on School Road.
But at 6pm this evening, a man, believed to be in his mid-30's was arrested at an address in Hamble and is currently in custody.
The vehicle was taken from a garage in nearby Lowford before it careered through a brick wall and into the pillar of the home causing structural damage.
A woman and her five-month-old grandson were inside the property at the time.
Police were first alerted at 3.40pm to a report of the black car being taken from the Europa Garage.
According to Hampshire Police the man was seen on the forecourt on a bicycle before getting into the Land Rover and driving off.
A member of staff from the garage is reported to have run off after the stolen vehicle as it was being driven away.
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text: INTEGRATING BIOMECHANICS AT THE ELITE LEVEL: THE TENNIS AUSTRALIA EXPERIENCE Machar Reid1,2 and David Whiteside2 Tennis Australia, Australia1 School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia2 Technical skill is key to tennis success. Qualitative critiques of technique are commonplace in the sport. The use of quantitative biomechanics analysis in aiding athlete development has been limited in tennis however, owing largely to its cost, the expertise required for implementation and/or the timeliness of meaningful feedback. Tennis Australia has nevertheless attempted to strategically deploy quantitative biomechanics analysis, often doubling as research opportunities, to facilitate a coach's understanding of specific parts of his/her athlete's technique. The organisation has also identified key research questions to improve the sport's understanding of technique, skill development and injury prevention, generally through the use of motion analysis systems like VICON. The current paper provides some examples of the genesis and outcomes of this research in specific relation to the tennis serve. KEYWORDS: SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FEMALES, LOW BACK PAIN for the full text please click https://ojs.ub.uni-konstanz.de/cpa/article/view/5159


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Philipp Schmaelzle held up a brand new small plastic cup in front of an attentive audience in Menlo Park on Tuesday.
What was unique about this particular cup was that it was created — printed, actually — in front of the crowd in a machine roughly the size of a kitchen microwave.
Schmaelzle, who described himself as a 3-D printing hobbyist, was part of a Café Scientifique presentation called "3D Printing and Beyond." The event held at SRI International focused on the increasing popularity of 3-D desktop fabrication and the new opportunities and possibilities for businesses, designers, engineers and even children.
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The new trams will replace existing ones, which are obsolete.
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Actress Taryn Manning kept her cool while working with Winona Ryder but was secretly "beside herself" with excitement.
The two women star opposite each other in upcoming movie Experimenter, based on studies by famed psychologist Stanley Milgram (Peter Sarsgaard) that looked into human behaviour. Being such a fan of Winona already, Taryn admits she struggled to remain professional when face to face with her co-star.
"I'm not gonna lie: I was like, 'Oh, my God!'" Taryn laughed to Details magazine. "She is someone I really looked up to in my childhood. Working with her now? I was beside myself. I think I kept my cool, though. She's lovely. She really is. When we met, she said the kindest things."
Taryn plays housewife Mrs. Lowe, which is a far cry from previous roles she's taken on. With her parts in Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and 2002 movie 8 Mile quite similar, she's aware people may incorrectly view her as "trailer trash". It's been a long journey for Taryn to leave that typecast behind.
"After (2005 film) Hustle & Flow, I was in my early twenties, and I must have gotten six offers to play a prostitute," she recalled. "I was like, 'My goodness! I already did that. Can these directors not see past that (performance)? Don't they want to discover another prostitute?' So I kind of rebelled against anything that was offered to me. Then I was like, 'Oh, wow. I'm not working.'"
Luckily Taryn's role as Tiffany 'Pennsatucky' Doggett in Orange Is the New Black has won her countless fans around the globe, and three series in, the feisty prisoner has become more likeable. The actress is pleased her alter ego has been given a new lease of life after starting out as somewhat of a villain.
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Johannesburg -Twin eight-year-old girls drowned at the Mullerstuin small holding just outside Vanderbijl Park, Gauteng police said on Friday.
The girls apparently decided to go swimming on Thursday afternoon in holes dug for sand to fill potholes. Due to heavy rain the holes had filled with water, spokesperson Kinnie Steyn said.
A man who was attending to sheep and cattle nearby saw what was happening but was unable to swim so he ran to call the owner of the small holding.
The owner and his wife managed to pull the girls out of the hole and administered CPR, but they got there too late, she said.
Stein said the father of Lebo and Lebogang Mthinkulu told police that the girls had been very close and did everything together.
Dude, that's cold. Two little girls are dead and that's all you have to say? Not cool. Not cool at all.
News24 really should find a way to filter out all these racist comments quicker. Some amount to pure hate speech. Like this idiot edis_pilF. So what if the girls couldn't swim??. I suppose no non-black person over the age of 8 has ever drowned then, eh? Two young girls have lost their lives and all you can do is make racist comments! This is a terrible tragedy, my condolences to the family.
Two little girls lost their lives tragically, and some moron still feels the need to punt racism? RIP little angels.
Condolence to the family. May Lebo and Lebogang's soul rest in peace.
Im confused who make the racist comment I only see 4 comments. May Lebo and Lebogang's sould rest and my sincere condolonces to the parents.
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BLETCHINGDON survived a huge scare against Riverside to become the first team to retain the Oxfordshire Charity Cup for 36 years.
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Adam Wells put Bletchingdon ahead at North Leigh with a 25-yard free-kick on the hour mark.
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He may not have gotten a medal but Nick LaCava brought something else back from his trip to the Olympics in Great Britain this summer.
In one respect all the years of training and dedication paid off for the 25-year-old Weston native and member of the U.S. men' rowing team. He earned the opportunity to compete on a world stage and the experience that goes with it.
"It was pretty cool," said LaCava, who returned to the U.S. on Aug. 17. "Overall, it was a really good experience."
LaCava was selected for the U.S. men's lightweight four team, one of 13 from around the world to earn a spot in this event at the Olympics.
Although he and his teammates did not have their first race until Aug. 28 they made the trip to England 10 days earlier to continue to train and get used to the course. All the rowing events were held at Eton Dorney Rowing Centre, about an hour's drive outside of London.
The day after the opening ceremonies on July 27, LaCava and his teammates had their first race. Competing in the first heat, the U.S. had a sluggish start, taking fifth in 6:02.42 and last overall. However, the team still had a chance to redeem itself in the repechage round the next day.
"We just didn't have a good race," he said. "Our start wasn't very good. Also, we had a tough heat."
But they quickly learned from the race. They fared much better the next day in the repechage round. By cutting more than a second off their time, LaCava and the rest of the team placed first to keep their chances for a medal alive.
After the repechage the U.S. men's lightweight four qualified for the A semifinals. A fifth-place finish would put it in the B finals and out of medal competition. There they placed second behind France and eighth overall in the field.
The U.S. rowing team did bring home several medals, however. The women's eight team captured the gold medal while the men's four and the women's quad both placed third to take the bronze in their respective events.
While rowing in major competitions is nothing new to LaCava nothing could compare to the atmosphere of the Olympics. Instead of competing in front of crowds numbering in the hundreds, he and his teammates were now watched by several thousand spectators.
"Getting to row in front of a crowd like that was really awesome," he said.
Among those watching him were his parents John and Zizi, his brother Lukas and his cousin Mark Capeless, all of whom had made the trip.
In between and after the races LaCava had the opportunity to get to know other rowers from around the world. Many he had previously met from earlier competitions.
"Everyone's really nice," he said. "It's great meeting people from other countries."
Since rowing was completed within the first week of Olympics LaCava had plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the games as a spectator. He watched several events, including track and field, wrestling, basketball and boxing.
Now back in the states, LaCava plans to take some time off from rowing. He also plans to devote some more time to the business he helped found, LetterPeg, an online learning marketplace.
"It's been such a long journey," he said. "I need some time to recover."
When he does get back to rowing, LaCava may decide to try out for the Olympics again. In any case he is grateful to have the chance to compete in this year's games.
"It's been an awesome chapter in my life," he said. "I feel blessed that I had the opportunity. I could never have done it without the support of my family."


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After a lackluster performance by President Obama in the first of the election season's three presidential debates, national polls showed an uptick in support for Republican challenger Mitt Romney. But much of the nation was looking to see how President Obama would respond in his second debate on Tuesday night. Northeastern University news office asked Robert E. Gilbert, the Edward W. Brooke Professor of Political Science, to analyze the town hall-style debate, in which both candidates aggressively made their case to the American voting public.
How did the town-hall format impact how both candidates interacted with one another and answered questions? Did this format lead to better answers?
I think the town-hall format of the debate contributed to its being one of the most dramatic and lively TV debates between presidential candidates in the 50 years we've had such encounters. In the past, each candidate has typically stood at a podium and responded to questions posed by a moderator. Last night, the moderator was assisted by ordinary citizens and, very significantly, the candidates walked around the stage freely.
At times, they "invaded" each other's space, making the event seem more free-flowing and contentious than in the past. I don't think this led to better answers on the issues, but it did heighten the impression that a real battle was being waged on the stage by two hostile candidates.
After Obama's poor performance in the first debate, political analysts and pundits argued that he needed to shine in Tuesday night's debate in order to stay competitive in the race. Did he live up to expectations?
Before the first debate, Obama seemed to be pulling ahead in the presidential race as he began to gain ascendancy in swing states including Ohio, Florida and North Carolina. But Romney scored extraordinarily well in their first joint TV encounter while Obama seemed listless and distracted. This led the momentum of the campaign to shift noticeably in Romney's favor.
Last night I would think that Obama did what he had to do to stop his decline. From the first moment to the last, he was articulate, aggressive and outspoken, mentioning his concerns for the middle class at every opportunity. In my view and according to public opinion surveys that I've considered, round two went to the president, both as a campaign and morale boost.
What was each candidate's biggest strength in the debate? What was their biggest weakest?
Obama's biggest strength in last night's debate is that he exceeded expectations. He seemed comfortable on the stage and took the fight assertively to his Republican opponent. Romney's strength was that he was articulate and responded well to many of Obama's attacks.
With regard to the weakest moments for each candidate, I think Obama's came in response to the question about the recent violence in Libya. At the last moment, he seemed to misspeak, creating confusion as to what he had actually said.
The weakest aspect of Romney's performance is that he was on the defensive throughout much of the evening, being hard-pressed by the president to explain and defend several of his positions.
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Rachel A. "Dolly" Teel (nee Kincaid), 83, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a short illness. She was born December 28, 1930 in Hemlock, West Virginia.
Mrs. Teel had been a Lorain County resident for 52 years and prior to living in Elyria, she resided in Eaton Township and Columbia Station. She was employed for over 30 years at Columbia Local Schools as a cook and at the time of her retirement, she was the head cook for the school district. Mrs. Teel was a member of the North Ridgeville Church of Christ. For the past several years she enjoyed her meetings with "the breakfast club", a group of close friends that got together weekly and enjoyed each others company. She also enjoyed gardening, traveling and cooking. Her greatest joy was to spend time with her beloved family.
She is survived by three sons, Richard Teel (Sharon) of Garfield Heights, Gary Teel of North Ridgeville and Wayne Teel of Eaton Township; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and three half-sisters, Jeanie, Fay and Dottie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maldon Teel in 1996; her parents, Jennings and Vester (nee Goddard) Kincaid; one sister, Kathleen; three brothers, Willard, Winford and Walter; two half-sisters, Fran and Lynn; and one half-brother, Ray.
The family will receive friends Wednesday August 13, 2014, from 5 until 9 P.M., at the Liston Funeral Home, 36403 Center Ridge Rd., (at Stoney Ridge Rd.), North Ridgeville. The funeral service will be Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 10 A.M., in the funeral home, with Minister Douglas Roush officiating. Burial will be at Columbia Township Cemetery (West River Rd.) in Columbia Station.
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South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has appointed Jean de Villiers as captain for the upcoming three-Test series against England.
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South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has appointed experienced centre Jean de Villiers as the Springboks' captain for the upcoming three-Test series against England.
The 31-year-old, who has won 72 caps for his country, has been given the role until the end of the England series, which begins with the first Test in Durban on Saturday.
The Stormers player succeeds the now-retired John Smit after being picked ahead of the other main candidate for the role - Pierre Spies of Meyer's former club Blue Bulls.
New coach Meyer, who named a 32-man squad at the weekend, will review the position at the end of the series with two other potential captains, Schalk Burger and Juan Smith, currently out injured.
"Jean's leadership qualities are well established and he has always impressed me with his leadership on and off the field," Meyer said.
"I've also been impressed by the way he's led a young and inexperienced DHL Stormers team in Vodacom Super Rugby this year.
"Jean commands respect from everyone in South African rugby and in the short space of time we've worked together, Jean has shown that he understands what we want to achieve on the field.
"He will be surrounded by a core of strong leaders in the squad and we have the utmost faith in them."
De Villiers, a 10-year veteran of Test rugby, is the second-most experienced player in the Springboks squad behind 74-cap Bryan Habana.
"My heart was in my throat when Heyneke told me about his decision on Sunday evening," De Villiers said.
"This is an honour that is not bestowed upon many people and I really hope I can do my country proud. I do realise there is massive responsibility that comes with this position. The real, hard work only starts now."


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OverviewCharon's Garden Wilderness (Charon being the ferryman of Hades in Greek mythology, and properly pronounced "Karen") is a rugged landscape of wind sculpted granite summits and canyons, odd rock formations, and great climbing and hiking. Its 5,723 acres are a part of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge reserved for day hiking and limited backcountry camping. It is the location of several good climbing summits (for Oklahoma!), including Elk Mountain, Mount Lincoln, Granite Mountain, Twin Rocks Mountain, Crab Eyes and Sunset Peak (among others). These offer a variety of climbing activities, from class 1 to 5.11c. But, much of the climbing is across the granite rock slabs and boulders that make up a large part of the wilderness.
Charon's Garden mountains are estimated to be 300 million years old. The very coarse granite in Charon's Garden has been determined to be 500 to 550 million years old. Boulder slides in the drainage depressions are common on many of the steep slopes.
Although the adjacent photo makes the area appear quite rocky and almost devoid of fauna, that is not entirely correct. Adjacent to Charon's Garden Wilderness are the grass-covered plains that make this region suitable for bison and elk. Because the ground is rocky, the area has remained "protected" from the farmer's plow, allowing native grasses to thrive. Within Charon's Garden are pockets of post oak tree thickets. And the low-lying locations offer grassy, marsh-like areas along a number of small, seasonal streams. These areas become a virtual riot of color when the wildflowers bloom in the spring. There are also several small lakes adjacent to Charon's Garden, and even two small waterfalls along the streams that feed them.
Charon's Garden Wilderness Map
The human occupation of the Wichita Mountains region begins in prehistory. It was a favored hiding place of both the Comanche and Kiowa Indians. The Spanish are known to have traded with the Indians here, and legends of Spanish gold hidden amongst the rocks of the mountains still persist. French traders passed through the area in the 1770's. It is from them the name Wichita, as well as the Ouachita Mountains to the east, is derived. It is a French corruption of a Native American word. The first American to enter the range was Colonel Henry Dodge, who dickered with Indians in the Wichitas in 1834, while trying to halt raiding on the Santa Fe Trail. In 1843 Texas Republic President Sam Houston authorized negotiations to take place between the Texans and the Comanches. The Texan delegations found the Comanches in the Wichitas and it was there that the treaty was drafted and signed. The Marcy surveying expedition explored the Wichita Mountains during the same expedition that took them to the Caprock Canyonlands.
The Wichita Range was eventually brought under the jurisdiction of the Fort Sill Agency, located just south of the mountains. Fort Sill was the reservation to which the Comanche, Kiowa and some of the Apache were relocated. The Kiowa chief, Lone Wolf, the Comanche Quanah Parker, and even Geronimo, were residents of the Fort Sill Reservation.
Mining took place in the Wichitas, although it petered out at the beginning of the 20th century. The Doris campground began its life as a mining camp. In 1901 the refuge was split off of Fort Sill Agency and established as the Wichita Forest Reserve. In 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt altered its status to a Game Preserve when he visited the Wichitas. It was then added to the fledgling National Wildlife Refuge system, which had been established in 1903. Bison were introduced in 1907 and elk were transferred from the Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming shortly thereafter.
The 8,750-acre Wichita Mountains Wilderness was established in 1970. A subset of the Wichita Mountains Wilderness, the Charon's Garden Wilderness contains 5,700 acres. The remainder of the wilderness is found in the North Mountain Unit, which is found in a part of the refuge that does not have public access.
Getting There
The Sunset trailhead is where most trips into Charon's Garden begin. To get there:
From I-44 take Highway 49 (exit 45). Go west 10 miles to the Refuge gate. Proceed through the park, past the visitor center, and turn right at the stop sign. Continue west and turn left into the Sunset Picnic Area.
If coming from Highway 62, take Highway 115 (Cache exit) north to the Refuge Gate. Proceed north. The road will turn west and continue until turning left into the Sunset Picnic Area.
There is also a trailhead at the southern end of the wilderness between Post Oak and Treasure Lakes. To get there, turn off the main park road at the park headquarters and proceed south. The road will veer right and continue west for a ways until it dead ends at the trailhead.
The following map may prove useful:
   o Map to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Red TapeGeneral. The Charon's Garden Wilderness area is located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Unlike most wilderness areas, this one is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). No permits or fees are required to climb or day hike, but backcountry camping is by permit only.
Backcountry Use. Rules for backcountry camping are: No more than ten persons per time period (total in the backcountry), no more than three days, two nights stay (beginning at sunup of the first day and ending at sundown of the last day). Stays are limited to Friday through Sunday, and Monday through Wednesday. Camping is not permitted on Thursday nights. Campsites are restricted to a specific area within Charon's Garden Wilderness. Backcountry permits may be obtained up to three months in advance. To obtain one, contact the USFWS at:
   U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
   Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
   R.R. #1, Box 448
   Indiahoma, OK 73552
   (580) 429-3222
If you call, they will make a tentative reservation for you (or let you know if a time period is booked). They will then mail you a reservation form. You have ten days to mail the form back, along with $2.00/backcountry camper. You will receive a permit, thus confirming your reservation. The reservation fee is non-refundable, should your plans change. Walk-in reservations, if available, may be obtained at the Refuge Headquarters. Note that walk-in reservations are rarely available during the spring, fall or school breaks.
LNT/Climbing Ethics. Wilderness rules and ethics apply. In addition, open fires are prohibited. With the exception of Charon's Garden Trail from Sunset to Treasure Lake/Post Oak Lake, and Elk Mountain Trail to the top of the mountain, there are limited trails in Charon's Garden: Know and practice LNT hiking ethics. Bury human waste at least 200-feet from water sources, but carry out toilet paper. Specific LNT climbing practices for the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge include:
   o Use established trails to reach climbing areas.
   o Treat the rock gently. Do not chip, chisel, glue or otherwise deface it.
   o Bolting is not permitted without prior approval.
   o Minimize chalk use and brush off heavily chalked holds
   o Use natural color webbing if you must leave fixed slings.
More information about Rock Climbing in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is available from the USFWS here:
   o Rock Climbing--Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Alcohol. Alcohol, including beer, is not permitted in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Dogs. Dogs are permitted, but must be restrained on a leash.
Speed Limits. The speed limit (45 daytime in most areas, 35 nighttime, with some areas marked slower) are strictly enforced.
Swimming. Swimming is not allowed in any waters in Charon's Garden Wilderness.
CampingBackcountry. Camping in Charon's Garden is by permit only. See "Red Tape" for procedures to obtain a permit. Permits are issued for a maximum of ten people in the backcountry at one time.
   o Charon's Garden Backcountry Camping Information
Front Country. Doris campground is a few miles away and is a good option if you do not want to sleep in the backcountry. It has 47 non-electrical tent/RV campsites ($8/night), 23 electrical tent/RV campsites($16/night), and 20 primitive (walk-in) tent campsites ($6/night). Water, restrooms and showers are available. Non-campers may shower at Doris Campground for a fee of $2. Advance reservations are not accepted for Doris campground. Hours (when the gates are open) vary by season. Check the following link for the most current info:
Doris Campground Individual Site Information
Doris Campground also has three group sites, two with electricity and pavilion, one without. Rates vary from $24-36. Advance reservations (three months) are taken for the group sites. The following link has more info:
   o Doris Campground Group Site Information
Another great option is the Fawn Creek group campground on the eastern border of the wilderness. At $5/stay for a group (8-30 people), it can be cheaper than Doris campground, and you can head up into the wilderness directly from there if you don't mind some bushwhacking. It is, however, reserved for youth groups through the university level. Fawn Creek has four primitive campsites that each have several picnic tables and large charcoal grills. There are restrooms across from campsite C. For reservations in Fawn Creek, contact the park headquarters at (580) 429-3222, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more info on Fawn Creek, check the following link:
   o Fawn Creek Campground Information
TrailsThere are two designated trails within Charon's Garden--All other hiking is bushwhacking. The two trails are:
Elk Mountain. A 1.1-mile (one-way), 590-foot elevation gain, class 1 trail to the top of Elk Mountain. Beyond that, bushwhacking and scrambling can take one to the Elk Mountain summit block, Apple and Pear and a great view of Valley of Boulders. Expect to see occasional visitors along this trail, though the further one goes west on the summit the fewer they will number.
Charon's Garden Wilderness Trail. A 2.4 mile (one-way), 150-foot elevation gain, mostly class 1 trail between Sunset (on the north) and Treasure Lake/Post Oak Lake (on the south).
You will likely find other "trails" that take off in one direction or another, before disappearing altogether. These are often fun to explore, and can lead to some interesting finds (such as a second mine, not the documented Bonanza Mine, located at 34° 42.817N, 98° 43.94W).
If you stop by the visitor center, you can obtain a nice, large, color topo map of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for a few dollars. This map, printed on plastic, has been prepared by the Public Lands Cooperative Association in conjunction with the USFWS. It does not, however, have the backcountry camping area marked. For that, you will need the map that the USFWS provides you with your permit (see the topo map linked immediately below). In lieu of the map purchased from the visitor center, you can download and print this non-topo trail map of the entire refuge (only Elk Mountain and Charon's Garden Trails are within the boundaries of Charon's Garden):
   o Hiking Trails of the Wichita Mountains Map
You may also find that this quad topo map of Charon's Garden is useful (second page of the link):
   o USGS Quanah Mountain Quadrangle Topographic Map
The USGS quadrangle that includes Charon's Garden. This very large file has been made available under the Creative Commons License.
SummitsThere are a number of summits in Charon's Garden. Beta for most is available on the appropriate SP mountain pages. The summits, as described in the respective SP mountain pages, include:
Elk Mountain. Elk Mountain is a 2270-foot jewel in the chain of granite domes which make up the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma.
Mount Lincoln. Mt. Lincoln rises 2201 feet in the southeastern part of the Charon's Garden Wilderness. It is the closest, major peak to the south trailhead, just south of the more popular Elk Mountain. There are no trails to the summit and the climb is very rocky and rugged. In the cooler months, the climb is well worth the effort for its stunning views of the south walls of Elk Mountain, a substantial portion of the Charon's Garden Wilderness, and east into the eastern Wichita Mountains. Wildlife including elk and buffalo are likely to be in the area.
Twin Rocks Mountain. Twin Rocks is the most central peak in Charon's Garden, and offers some great 360 degree views from its 2192-foot summit. This granite peak offers typical 3rd and 4th class scrambling and, because of its difficult access, you will likely be alone on its summit.
Sunset Peak. Solitude is the attraction for this 2180-foot peak in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. Within the relatively small area of the Charon's Gardens Wilderness, Sunset Peak is a gem of a day hike. Solitude is the result of the lack of trails in the area, thus, a climb of Sunset Peak is almost a total bushwhack. That is one of Sunset Peak's appeals, and you will enjoy meandering your way across the scrub oak prairie and granite domes of the wilderness.
Granite Mountain. Granite Mountain rises 2177 feet above the remote and very rugged western side of the wilderness, making it a great wilderness climb with very little chance of seeing anyone on or near the summit. As with other locations within the Charon's Garden Wilderness, Granite offers plenty of bouldering and probably contains some walls high enough for some traditional rock climbing. There are no trails to the summit.
Charon's Garden Mountain. Isolated in the far western reaches of the wilderness, Charon's Garden Mountain reaches approximately 1,905 feet upward.
Mt. Mitchell Massif (unofficial name), at 2145 feet, is a collection of unnamed peaks in the more remote section of Charon's Garden Wilderness. Of the six 2000 foot+ summits that are in the wilderness, Mt. Mitchell Massif is the the only one that is officially unnamed. There are five major points on the massif itself, along with two more nearby peaks (see Pt. 1928 and Pt. 1860 section on the Mt. Mitchell Massif page). It is possible to make a nice class 3/class 4 loop (with class 5 possible) of these peaks (see route page).
Crab Eyes. The Crab Eyes are a unique rock formation in the northern part of the Charon's Garden. The name comes from two large boulders delicately balanced on a thin column of granite. The views from the 1920-foot summit of Crab Eyes are spectacular, with Elk Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Granite Mountain, Twin Rocks Mountain, Charon's Garden Mountain and Sunset Mountain all visible.
Bat Cave Mountain and Phantom Mountain. At 1855 feet and 1962 feet, respectively, these two summits are located about 1/3-mile apart in the far southeastern corner of the wilderness. Although adjacent to Indiahoma Road, this part of the wilderness is only lightly traveled--you may very well be by yourself if you attempt either of these summits.
Bat Cave Peak. Bat Cave Peak, formerly referred to as unnamed 2070, (not to be confused with the officially named Bat Cave Mountain described above) is generally located at the end of the higher ridge extending south from Mt Lincoln. It is one of the most eye-catching formations in the refuge, especially if you are viewing it from east to west. It appears as a thumb or knob protruding toward the south. It is climbable without the use of ropes, etc.
Though Caddo Lake, Treasure Lake and Post Oak Lake are along the northern and southern edges of the wilderness, most water sources within the boundaries of the wilderness consist of seasonal streams. Many of these streams will surface magically, then disappear a few hundred feet away. Sometimes you may find animal feces floating in a water source, so you might prefer to carry a water filter (vice boiling or using tablets). After heavy rainfall, there are pothole ecosystems that remain filled with water for a few weeks, allowing both plant and animal life to thrive in unexpected places. Because of the fragile, transitory nature of these water sites, it is best to not take any water from them except in an emergency. Before entering the wilderness for an overnight stay, you might wish to visit with the USFWS rangers at the visitor center and learn the current water situation.
External Links   o USFWS Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Website
Official website of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
   o Charon's Garden Backcountry Camping Information
Information, regulations and a map for backcountry campers in Charon's Garden.
   o Hiking Trails of the Wichita Mountains Map
A simple trail map, non-topo, of the entire Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
   o USGS Quanah Mountain Quadrangle Topographic Map
The USGS quadrangle that includes Charon's Garden. This very large file has been made available under the Creative Commons License.
   o Wichita Mountains Climbers Coalition
Dedicated to protecting the climbing resources and natural environment of the Wichita Mountains.
   o The Meers Store and Restaurant
Website for this popular Oklahoma landmark. Be sure to eat one of their famous hamburgers!


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