text:
Last Updated: Friday - 09/24/2010Week of September 17, 2007Ukrainian sisters were her heroesSo Sr. Esther gave her life to the Lord
By RAMON GONZALEZ
"It's been a happy, life-giving journey."- Sr. Esther Kurylo |
And she does a lot. In addition to being the spiritual advisor of the Catholic Women's League at St. Basil's Parish, Kurylo is spiritual leader of the Sodality girls, director of the lay associates of her congregation and a member of the ecumenical commission for the Edmonton Eparchy. She also leaves time to visit the sick and the elderly.
Born the oldest of six children at Waskateneau, Kurylo began her schooling at Northern Moose School, a country school north of Waskateneau. When her parents Eva and Harry moved to the farming community at Delph, Kurylo attended Sheptytsky School, northeast of Lamont.
She met the Sisters Servants as a child and enjoyed being around them. "I wanted to be like those sisters who were doing so much good."
Kurylo completed her high school at Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton, Sask., a boarding school run by the Sisters Servants. "There I got even closer to the sisters because they were teaching us not only high school but also how to be good Christian women."
Kurylo joined the congregation immediately following high school graduation. She made her first vows in 1950 and then continued with normal school training in Saskatoon, where she received her teaching certificate. Kurylo later enrolled in correspondence and attended summer courses at the University of Alberta, where she obtained her bachelor of education degree in 1970.
Most of her 26 teaching years were spent in Yorkton, Regina, Kitchener, Ont., Prince Albert and Vegreville. In Yorkton she was the religious consultant for the separate school system. Kurylo loved teaching so much she often spent her summer holidays teaching catechism at parishes and camps.
In the 1970s when scores of religious were abandoning religious life, Kurylo considered leaving too. She stayed after a 30-day retreat where she realized her call to religious life was truly a call from God. She also found affirmation and strength in the charismatic movement.
In the early 1980s, Bishop Jerome Chimy of New Westminster, B.C., commissioned Kurylo to do work in religious education in his eparchy and appointed her director of religious education.
In this capacity she set up a religious education centre and trained lay catechists. She later moved to Edmonton and set up the religious education centre and trained lay catechists in the Edmonton Eparchy.
In 1992 Kurylo fulfilled her dream to do missionary work overseas when she spent a summer in England and three months in Ukraine teaching adults and young people.
Next to her love of teaching is her love for pastoral care.
"Sister (Esther) takes time to visit people who are sick and lonely in hospitals, nursing homes and their own personal homes," said her sister-in-law Pat Kurylo in a write up she prepared for the 60th anniversary. "She is always most welcomed with her bubbly personality, kind heart, big hugs and thoughtful prayers."
Sister Valerie Krochenski of Mundare described Kurylo as a dedicated and caring teacher, catechist and leader.
"As a teacher she was always excellent, treating her students with patience and love," she recalled. "She is definitely a people person; she has many friends because she is an optimistic person."
Our mission: To serve our readers by bringing the Gospel to bear on current issues in the Church and in secular culture through accurate news coverage and reflective commentary.


text:
Disney Disney Toy Story 3-pk. Boxer Set - Boys 2-8
The story continues with his favorite Toy Story characters now appearing on Disney boxers near you. includes 3 assorted boxerselastic waistbutton flycottonwashableimported
Your child will love to find stocking stuffers in this wonderfully whimsical Disney stocking. Approximately 20" in size.
Mickey wants to cheer up your bathroom with a Disney shower curtain that features Americas favorite mouse. big, bold Mickey graphi...c adds a splash of fun coordinating accessories also available Polyester. Measures 70x72". Washable. Imported. Read More
Let Americas sweetest mouse cheer up your bathroom with a decorative bath rug designed to bring smiles. bold graphic design featur...es Minnies boweasy to coordinate with Disney bath accessoriesabsorbent, easy-care cottonnonskid backing Cotton. Measures 29x29". Spot clean. Imported. Read More
Minnie wants to cheer up your bathroom with a sleek soap dispenser that features Americas sweetest mouse. features pink polka dots... with Minnie face and bowcan be used for liquid soap or lotioncoordinating accessories also available Resin. Measures 2x4x5.5"H. Wipe clean. Imported. Read More
Minnie Mouse? Bow-tique Bingo Game Adorable bingo fun in a sweet Minnie Mouse bag! This delightful twist on bingo stars the one an...d only Minnie Mouse! Reach into the bag and pull out a bow, then find the matching spot on your card. Line up five bows in a row to win. The bows and bingo cards all pack up in a precious pink and purple travel bag, for carry-anywhere fun little Minnie fans will adore. if(isI18NConvReq()){ $("#desc a").hide(); } Added on October 08, 2012 Read More
Sweeten up your Disney Christmas Village with Mickey's Ice Cream Shop.
This Mickey Solar Garden Stake Adds a Touch a Whimsy to Your Backyard Decor It is very simple to describe this Disney Solar Garden... Stake Mickey Mouse- completely adorable. Let Mickey light the way with this lighted garden stake, which is powered by... Read More
This Minnie Solar Garden Stake Adds a Touch a Fairy Tale Whimsy to Your Backyard Decor It is very simple to describe this Disney S...olar Garden Stake Minnie Mouse- completely adorable. Let Minnie light the way with this whimsical, lighted garden... Read More
Relax and put your feet up while you rock baby to sleep with a matching smooth gliding ottoman. available in espresso finish to ma...tch Dutailier Sleigh GliderUV protected finish resists fadingmicrofiber fabric resists soil and stainingsolid maple construction18x20x14�"polyester/foamspot cleanimported Read More
Open wide, because this adorable ladybug pop-up hamper is just waiting for some dirty clothes to fill its tummy. durable 3mm sprin...g wire frameeasy open and close lidfoldable and collapsable design for easy storagecan also be used to store your childs favorite stuffed animalshamper pops up a total of 30-inches ? the perfect height for kidsperfect for teaching kids organizational and cleaning skills Polyester. Measures16x16x30"H. Imported. Read More
An all-in-one solution for any laundry area, this rolling laundry center is the perfect tool for sorting, washing, and hanging. th...ree full-size removable sorting bags sturdy garment rack has a chrome finish rolling swivel casters that lock in place hanging bar adjusts from 43"-70.5" Polyester/cotton bags with steel frame. Measures 32.5x16.5x70.5?H. Imported. Read More
Store babys laundry in a "bee-utiful" hamper that expressly matches the decorating in the nursery. embroidery on flapwooden frame ...folds for convenient storageremovable mesh liner makes it easy to take the clothes to the laundry room2x16.5x31.5"Hassembledwoodwashable coveringimported Read More
This square hamper with a lid provides an attractive yet functional container for managing your laundry. folds easily for storage ...when not in uselid keeps contents hidden and odors containedinner plastic liner helps reduce mildew Polyester/cotton with plastic liner. Measures 14.5x14x24.5?H. Imported. Read More
Fun, lively owls decorate this bright shower curtain and add a creative addition to your bathroom d�cor. Eye-catching designeasy c...are Measures 72 x 72?. Peva. Wipe clean with soft, damp cloth. Imported. Read More
Whether youre wheeling it from the bathroom or lugging it home from college, the rolling pop-up hamper easily gets your dirty clot...hes to the laundry room. polyester bag with breathable mesh top helps air circulatestrong and flexible springform steel frame pops open for quick setupfolds flat for easy storage4 easy-glide casters45" shoulder strapdrawcord top with cordlock Measures 18x29"H. Wipe clean with damp cloth. Imported. Read More
Add a casual, creative touch to your bathroom when you dress up your shower with this curtain featuring a pleasant mix of modern p...atterns and versatile colors. durable spun polyester constructioneye-catching design12 holes for curtain rings Polyester. Washable. Measures 72x72". Imported. Read More
A stylish laundry solution for bedrooms and baths, this beautiful hamper looks as good as it is functional. durable steel framewic...ker panels give texture and stylefeatures a contemporary designconvenient self cover Some assembly required. Bamboo with steel frame. Measures 15x15x26?H. Imported. Read More
This shower curtain features a classic print that matches with many style options. easy caremeasures 72x72? Polyester. Washable. I...mported. Read More

subset: commoncrawl


text:
PATNA: The Bihar unit of PUCL here on Wednesday condemned lodging of false cases and arrest of human rights activist and its national vice-president Binayak Sen at Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
PUCL state president Vinay Kumar Kanth demanded immediate release of Sen and said the doors of the defenders of human rights has to be kept open and any infringement on this would mean attack on human rights propagonists. The arrest of Sen, who had opposed the killings in fake encounters, is an open attempt to terrorise him and showed the state government's vendetta against human rights activists, he added.


text:
KENTUCKY (3/10/13) - Most lawmakers went home Thursday night, but I stayed in Frankfort to work with the House majority leadership on an agreement to the biggest issue remaining in the 2013 Regular Session--public pension reform.
Starting Friday morning I was working with the Speaker of the House, who was working in collaboration with the Senate President and Governor Steve Beshear to dissect this session's pension bill, Senate Bill 2, and trying to determine what parts of the bill we could compromise on and what each chamber wants to change. We all agree that we need to reduce the $30-33 billion unfunded liability in the Kentucky Retirement Systems and that the state much pay its full contribution (called the ARC, or "actuarially required contribution") to help make that happen. But changes in plans for future employees and other proposals have not been agreed to, nor has a funding mechanism that would ensure the state starts paying its fair share in the next fiscal year. The ultimate solution can be achieved without major reform to the pension system by simply, in fact, paying in-full the required contribution on an annual basis.
The funding bill, HB 416, which funds the ARC with expected new Kentucky lottery offerings like Keno and iLottery and a portion of the take on historic "instant" horse racing has been tied up in the Senate on a procedural delay since it passed the House 52-47 on Feb. 27. Passage of the bill will be hard, even moreso this session since passage of revenue bills require 3/5 approval of the membership of each chamber to pass in a 30-day "short" session like this one.
But here's the crux of the matter: Any pension bill MUST be followed by a funding source, or, as the Speaker explained, pension reform would be rabbit stew without the rabbit. It would be pointless...and misleading.
So, here we are. After you read this on or around Tuesday, March 12, there will be only two days left in this session, and we have three priorities left, as far as the House is concerned: 1) Passage of the pension bill, 2) Passage of the revenue bill to fund the pension bill, and 3) Passage of a newly-devised redistricting plan for the 100 districts in the House found in HB 2, which cleared the House largely along party lines last week.
I am very hopeful that at least these three priorities will be settled before the final gavel falls on the last day of session, which is scheduled for March 26. And I will keep you informed of our progress as we go along.
One bill that was a session priority and is now law is HB 217. This is a measure than cleans up unintended consequences of last year's "pill mill bill" by, essentially, moving what many health care providers and patients consider unnecessary burdens created by the 2012 legislation. Among other things, the new law will lift restrictions on access to medication for the terminally ill and patients recovering from survey, and do away with mandatory controlled substance background checks on patients in hospitals, nursing homes and in hospice that were required under the 2012 law.
A few of my bills that I have been shepherding through the legislative process received either final passage or were ready for final passage in the House when we took a break last Thursday. I will run through those bills for you now:
HB 125 is my measure that would allow commercial vehicles weighting 26,000 pounds or less that are only operated for business within Kentucky, do not transport hazardous materials, and are not use to transport 16 or more passengers, to be classified under the same federal transportation safety rules as farm vehicles. The legislation was narrowed slightly by the Senate, which passed it 37-0 on March 7, but those changes are part of a negotiated settlement. I planned to move for passage of HB 125 as amended by the Senate after we reconvene the session in the House on Monday.
HB 126, which now goes to the governor for his signature after passing the House and Senate unanimously, would extend by three years the date for petroleum storage tank owners to receive environmental assistance from the state Petroleum Storage Tank Environmental Assurance fund. This has been an excellent program, and adding some time onto the program will give tank owners the extra help they need.
HB 145 is my surveyor bill that has been sent to the governor after passing the House by a vote of 97-3 on Feb. 28 and passing the Senate unanimously last Thursday. Basically, the legislation gives land surveyors professional status, since those in the profession are now required to have four-year degrees. It also creates a one year statute of limitations for actions brought against professional land surveyors for any alleged negligent work.
I will have much more to report after we spend some marathon days at the State Capitol this week wrapping up work on the pension bill. Please continue to stay informed through my log in this newspaper, and continue to keep track of individual bills via the General Assembly's administrative agency web site at www.lrc.ky.gov. You may also stay in touch with happenings in Frankfort by calling the LRC toll-free Bill Status Line at 866-840-2835, and keep up with committee meetings by calling the LRC toll-free Meeting Information Line at 800-633-9650. To comment on a bill, please call the toll-free Legislative Message Line at 800-372-7181. Have a good week.
Rep. Brent Yonts
Disclaimer: The content supplied by columnists and letters to the Editor on this site does not in any way, shape or form, implied or otherwise, necessarily express or suggest endorsement or support of any of such content, statement, or opinions therein. SurfKY News does not necessarily adhere to or endorse content provided by outside non-staff sources.
Copyright 2013 SurfKY News Group, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
< Prev | Next > |


text:
Hot Deals
Active Military Discount
March 27, 2013 -
December 31, 2013
The Flagstaff KOA is grateful to our troops and we want to honor your service everyday. We offer an active military discount of 10%. Please let us know prior to checking in that you are a service member. Thank you for all you do.
Reserve Online or call 800-562-3524 and reference Hot Deal Code: CD.
Terms & Conditions
Offer not valid in conjunction with other discounts or offers, including KOA Value Kard Rewards. Management reserves the right to alter or cancel this promotion at any time.


text:
Owings Mills vs. Catonsville boys basketball [Pictures]
Boys basketball action between Owings Mills and Catonsville during a game at Owing Mills High School on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Read about the game here.
Image 1 of 7
Catonsville vs. Owings Mills boys basketball
Jawon Johnson of Owings Mills, center, cuts between two Catonsville players as he drives to the hoop for a two-point bucket during a game at Owing Mills High School.
Comments (0)
Add comments | Discussion FAQCurrently there are no comments. Be the first to comment!
COMMENTING POLICY: Readers are encouraged to post comments that are germane to the article. We reserve the right to remove any user, and to delete comments that contain abusive language or personal threats, as well as those that are racist or demeaning. Readers may report comments by clicking "Report Abuse." Once a comment has been flagged, a Baltimore Sun staffer will investigate. Click here for more information on commenting.


text:
Counterfeit Bills in Des Moines
A woman was arrested for trying to pass a counterfeit $50 bill to D.A.R.T. on Cherry Street on Tuesday.
The woman, whose name hasn't been released, says she got the bill from a nearby gas station.
The attendant knew it was fake by the feel and faded color, and the pen test confirmed it.
The bill was taken by Des Moines Police for evidence.
Windsor Heights Police reported several counterfeit $20 bills passed at garage sales over the weekend.


text:
Our worldwide fleet of private river ships—many of which are award-winning—was custom-built especially to meet the needs of our travelers. Whether you're in Europe or Russia, you'll travel exclusively with other Americans—for the ultimate in camaraderie.
» Learn More
Our Small Ship Cruise Tours in Panama and Antarctica feature small ships that we've privately chartered for the exclusive use of our small groups.
No matter where in the world you venture with Grand Circle, you'll have one of our resident, expert Program Directors by your side, every step of the way. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching vacation.
From charming, fairytale towns to lush countryside, watch our video of travelers enjoying the verdant landscapes and moments of discovery that await you on our most popular River Cruise.
» View more European River Cruise videos
Experience the festive ambiance of Paris, "the City of Light," and learn about French cooking and Christmas traditions on board your ship.
» View more Christmas River Cruise videos
View our video of travelers' firsthand experiences aboard our Small Ship Cruise Tour of the Dalmatian Coast and Greece.
» View more Mediterranean Cruise Tour videos
Behold the natural wonders of South Africa—from "Big Five" sightings in Kruger National Park to the serene, flower-ringed Knysna Lagoon. Watch our video to see travelers enjoying some of the discoveries that await you.
» View more Africa Land Tour videos
View our video of travelers enjoying tropical discoveries on our Panama Canal Cruise & Panama: A Continent Divided, Oceans United vacation.
» View more Americas videos
View our video of travelers exploring the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. From penguin rookeries to bays dotted with ice floes, you'll see remote landscapes and amazing polar wildlife.
» View more Antarctica Cruise Tour videos
From majestic river bends to bustling metropolises, watch our video as fellow travelers discover the ancient wonder and modern delights that await you on our China & the Yangtze River trip.
» View more Asia Cruise Tour videos
Watch a video of our travelers on our Tuscany & the Amalfi Coast tour, and see for yourself the rich discoveries awaiting you in Italy.
» View more European Land Tour videos
View a video of travelers exploring the highlights of Sydney during our Australia & New Zealand vacation, and glimpse the memorable experiences that await you "Down Under".
» View more South Pacific Land Tour videos
Explore colorful ports and two enchanting isles as you cruise the Italian & French rivieras.
» View more new destinations videos
Watch our video to see travelers experiencing the Netherlands on one of our most popular River Cruises—and some of the moments of discovery that await you in this charming and historic region.
» View all videos
With Grand Circle Cruise Line's Lowest Price Guarantee, you can enjoy the best value in the industry.
Learn about how you can guarantee your trip price—and save up to 10%—with Grand Circle's exclusive Good Buy Plan by watching our video. The earlier you reserve and pay in full by check or electronic funds transfer, the more you'll save.
» View Video» Learn more
When you refer new travelers to Grand Circle through our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, you'll earn $100 per person in your choice of CASH or credit—and the more travelers you refer, the greater the rewards: up to a FREE TRIP. Watch our video to learn how.
With FREE Single Supplements, we offer the best value for solo travelers in the industry, guaranteed. Plus, our expert, resident Program Directors, Roommate Matching Service, and online forums help you make personal connections. Watch our video to see why solo travel is better with Grand Circle.
» View Video» Learn more» Top Solo Vacations
Every time you travel with Grand Circle and OAT, you'll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of the advertised cost of your trip, applicable toward your next Grand Circle or OAT vacation you take within one year.
At Grand Circle, we strongly believe that word of mouth is our best advertisement. And it works. Just ask the more than 500 Group Leaders who have chosen a Grand Circle trip for their travelers this year—and traveled FREE! Watch our video to learn how.
Watch our video to learn about the benefits of our Travel Protection Plan. You can cancel your Grand Circle vacation at any time—up to the day of your departure, and for any reason—and retain the FULL value of your trip, including your deposit.
Act now for terrific savings on last-minute departures, available only on our website. Our Last Minute Travel Deals are updated frequently, so be sure to check back often! Space is very limited—and at these prices, will sell out quickly—so sign in for exclusive access to our Last Minute Special Travel Deals
Traveling with Grand Circle is about more than sightseeing. It's about immersing yourself in other cultures, sharing the warm camaraderie of like-minded American travelers, and feeling comfortable, safe, and well-cared for every step of the way....
Grand Circle invites you to travel with the leader in worldwide learning and discovery and bring your travel dreams to life, thanks to the principles that ground every one of our vacations: value, choice, discovery, and careful pacing.
Watch our video of travelers on location on our River Cruises and Land Tours, and you'll see the discoveries that await you—not to mention the spirited camaraderie of our trips, a quality that singles and couples alike often cite as a highlight of their travel experience.
Create the vacation that's right for you. Learn how to personalize your trip, or view standard air routing and travel times.
We've listened to your feedback, and will now offer international airport transfers to and from your hotel to our travelers who choose to purchase their own airfare on any Grand Circle vacation as part of our Personalize Your Trip program, which allows you create the Grand Circle vacation that's right for you.
Many Grand Circle travelers return to discover the world with us time and time again, and to show our appreciation, we've created the Inner Circle, a membership rewards program for travelers who've joined us on three or more vacations.
Want to learn about our history, company culture, and job openings? Want the skinny on what it's like to work here? Enter here and hear all about it!
Grand Circle Foundation
Alan and Harriet Lewis created the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation with the mission of changing people's lives through travel—which includes both the travelers who journey with OAT, and the local people who welcome us so warmly into their homelands.
Cuba People-to-People
Grand Circle Foundation is one of the few organizations sanctioned by the U.S. government to offer legal, fully-licensed travel to Cuba. By limiting our group size to just 12-20 participants on each of our two unique programs, we're able to provide you with rich insights into Cuban life.
Details about our programs are hosted on Overseas Adventure Travel's website.
Exchange thoughts, experiences, and opinions openly with other travelers, whether you're looking for information on a future trip, or have valuable insights from your own travels you'd like to share.
Connect with like-minded Grand Circle travelers and meet new people who not only share your love for travel, but who might also become your new friends as you explore the world together.
Learn more about our Facebook online community, a place where you can stay connected with Grand Circle and your fellow travelers. Here, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, get advice, find travel companions, learn what's new at Grand Circle, share your photos, videos, and stories, and more.
Our regional Traveler Celebration Events are opportunities for you to meet other world travelers who share your passion for learning and discovery, swap travel stories, and give us feedback on how we can to make your experience even better—plus, you'll be one of the first to preview upcoming trips.
This year, we received thousands of Photo Contest entries, representing countries all around the world. Congratulations to all of our winners—and to everyone who entered our contest.
Grand Circle Gallery in Boston invites you to view our extensive collection of vintage travel posters and breathtaking black-and-white photography from Alan and Harriet Lewis' private collection, as well as special exhibits on other travel-related themes.
Grand Circle named #1 "World's Best River Cruise Line"—two years in a row—in Condé Nast Traveler's 2013 Readers' Choice Awards
Bangkok, Thailand • Rangoon, Burma • Bagan • Yandabo • Mingun • Mandalay
View footage of travelers discovering Burma
View our Burma Small Ship Cruise Tour
The 2,500 year-old Shwedagon Pagoda in Burma is said to contain strands of Buddha's hair
Get to know the Thai people up-close and personal with visits to local markets In Bangkok
The Bagan Archaeological Zone contains more than 2,000 temples and shrines
Friendly locals will greet you as you sail past the banks of the Irrawaddy River
Mingun's "Unfinished Pagoda" could have been the largest pagoda in the world
6 nights from only $1195
6 nights from only $1395
6 nights from only $895
Personalize your trip
Create the Small Ship Cruise Tour that's right for you. Learn how to personalize your trip, or view standard air routing and travel times.
You can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle Cruise Line Small Ship Cruise Tour that's right for you:
The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice).
Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.
Portland, OR, Seattle
Minneapolis, San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta, New York (JFK)
Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, San Diego
Baltimore, Washington, DC (Dulles)
Boston, Tampa
* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.
The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Bangkok, Thailand. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.
Earn a FREE TRIP
Refer your friends to earn rewards—from $100 up to a FREE TRIP
Through our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, you can give your friends and family savings on our trips, and earn rewards in the process. For each new traveler you refer:
Your friends can join their own trips or travel with you. So take advantage of the best referral program in the industry!
Discover another Indochinese gem in Laos, once known as the "land of a million elephants." We begin in Vientiane—built as the country's capital in the twelfth century—a timeless city that boasts ancient treasures like Wat Sisaket, with its 6,840 statues of the Buddha. Then continue to charming Luang Prabang, renowned for its more than 30 active temples and hundreds of architectural treasures that have earned it a place on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Single Supplement: FREE.
Please note: This extensions may not be available on all departures. Ask your Travel Counselor for details.
Mekong River cruise ($70 per person)
Upon your arrival in Bangkok late this evening, you will be met at the airport and escorted to your hotel.
This morning, fly to Vientiane, Laos. You'll meet your Program Director early in the afternoon and set out on a tour of Haw Phra Kaew (House of the Emerald Buddha), which contains some of the finest Buddhist sculptures in Laos; and nearby Wat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in Vientiane, featuring an impressive 6,840 Buddha statues in varying sizes and positions.
Start today's explorations with a visit to the Patuxay Victory Gate Monument. You'll also visit the Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang), a national symbol of Laos.
Today, fly to Luang Prabang, the ancient royal capital of Laos. Located on a peninsula between the Mekong and Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is surrounded by lush, green mountains. After checking into your hotel, you'll have an orientation walk around the neighborhood, then travel by motor-rickshaw to Phousi Hill, situated in the center of the old town, where you'll climb the 328 steps and, at the top, enjoy a scenic view overlooking most of Luang Prabang. Then continue on to Luang Prabang's bustling night market before returning to your hotel.
This morning, you'll rise very early to witness and participate in an ancient Buddhist tradition—alms-giving to local monks. Then take a morning stroll through a local market to get a sense of daily life in modern Laos. Next, visit the Royal Palace Museum, which was built from 1904-1909 during the reign of King Sisavang Vong and served as his palace. You'll continue to the royal temple Wat Xieng Thong, the oldest in the city. Afterward, head to the nearby Lao-Loum hill tribe village, whose residents are recognized for living and working well with another local Hmong tribe. During your time in the village, you'll enjoy a walking tour, stopping to meet with local families and the local shaman. Then, during a Home-Hosted Lunch, you'll be invited into the home of a local family for a personal perspective on Laotian life. You'll continue on to visit a nearby waterfall, and enjoy some time to relax amidst the rushing waters.
Today is yours to spend as you please. Or, you can join an optional boating excursion that begins with a ride along one of the longest rivers in the world—the Mekong. You'll have lunch onboard your boat and stop to visit several river villages during your journey, as well as the Pak Ou Caves, which contain hundreds of small, wooden Buddha statues. Tonight, rejoin your fellow travelers for a traditional baci ceremony (a celebration of a special event) and enjoy a performance of Lao classical dance during a Farewell Dinner.
Fly to Bangkok today to begin your Irrawaddy River Small Ship Cruise Tour.
Please fill out the form below to request a call from a Travel Counselor who will help you make your reservation at a time that's convenient for you. We will make every effort to return your call during the time frame you select.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (ET)
Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (ET)


text:
Fort Hood ruling deemed biased
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled a military judge was biased in making the suspected Fort Hood shooter shave his beard for court.
The court ousted Colonel Gregory Gross, saying he seemed partial over the case involving Major Nidal Hasan.
However, the court said it was not ruling on whether the judge's order violated Hasan's Muslim rights.
Hasan faces the death penalty if convicted of the 2009 shootings on the Texas army base. Specialist Fred Greene from Johnson County, Tennessee was killed in those shooting three years ago.
Fort Hood officials said the case will continue after a new judge is appointed.
Copyright 2013 by WCYB. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
- February 8, 2013
- 10:37 a.m.
- Suggest removal
- Reply to this post
hadschihalef writes:
As any police officer will tell you the most dangerous part in an armed conflict is cross fire.
There was a YouTube video a while back where some old geezer was in a store or coffee shop where someone wanted to rob the cash register and he went after him, pants drooping, gun blazing left and right.
Now, had he hit a fleeing man in the back he would have spent a lot of time in prison and spent more money on his criminal and civil defense than he could ever produce. He also could have hit any innocent by stander with his stupid escapade.
Self defense a very limited right, it is not absolute and to play sheriff is a crime, unless you are one.
Want to participate in the conversation? Become a subscriber today. Subscribers can read and comment on any story, anytime. Non-subscribers will only be able to view comments on select stories.


text:
HUGHES-L Archives
Archiver > HUGHES > 2000-08 > 0965591595
From: anaquea <>
Subject: [HUGHES-L] QUERY - HUGHES, KOHL, KAISER, WEBER
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2000 14:53:15 -0500
>I am searching for the ancestry of Garrett HUGHES Sr. (1808-1873) and his
>wife Katherine Whalen (1807-1898) and their descendants.
>Garrett HUGHES Jr.(1859-1926) married Theresa KAISER (1867-1919)on 16 April
>1884. Theresa was the daughter of Andreas KAISER (1815-1897) and his wife
>Magdelena ESSLINGER (1821-1892).
>Andrew B. KAISER (1861-1900), brother of Theresa KAISER, married Nel HUGHES
>Jenny HUGHES (1886-1955) married Lorenz (L.B.) WEBER (1879-1950) son of
>founder of Webertown, Christian WEBER (1846-1924) and his wife Anna KAISER
>Norman KOHL (1903-1979), son of Charles KOHL (1874-1929)son of John KOHL
>and Sarah WALLPOLE, and Katherine WEBER (1877-1925), Grandson of Christian
>WEBER married Kate HUGHES.
>I would like to correspond with someone who is researching the Marathon
>County, Wisconsin USA HUGHES family, who could help me understand how all
>of the HUGHES family members are connected to one another. I would also
>like further information about each of these families mentioned above
>(WALLPOLE, WHALEN, KOHL, ESSLINGER). Patti Laessig at
This thread:
[HUGHES-L] QUERY - HUGHES, KOHL, KAISER, WEBER by anaquea <> |


text:
Philip David Ochs (December 19, 1940–April 9, 1976) was a U.S. protest singer (or, as he preferred, a "topical singer"), songwriter, musician and recording artist who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and haunting voice. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and released eight LP record albums in his lifetime. He performed at many political events, anti-Vietnam War and civil rights rallies, student events, and at organized labor events over the course of his career, in addition to many concert appearances at such venues as New York City's The Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. Politically, Ochs described himself as a "left social democrat" who turned into an "early revolutionary" after the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which had a profound effect on his state of mind. He was often seen as a radical and also a patriot — though he was also interested in differing political philosophies as well as journalism, and was an avid fan of music and movies. After years of prolific writing in the 1960s, Ochs' mental stability declined in the 1970s and eventually he succumbed to a number of problems including bipolar disorder, depression, and alcoholism, and he took his own life in 1976. Some of his major influences were Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Bob Gibson, Faron Young, Merle Haggard, John Wayne, and John F. Kennedy. His best known songs include "Power and the Glory", "Draft Dodger Rag", "There But for Fortune", "Changes", "Crucifixion, "When I'm Gone", "Love Me I'm a Liberal", "Links on the Chain", "Ringing of Revolution", "Outside of a Small Circle of Friends", and "I Ain't Marching Anymore".
Farewells & Fantasies is the 1997 posthumous box set of the work of singer/songwriter Phil Ochs, chronicling his life and career in music from 1964 through 1970. With its non-chronological running order, it plays like three separate albums, each showcasing a different side of the extraordinary Ochs. The compilation was produced by Gary Stewart, Michael Ochs (Phil's brother) and Meegan Lee Ochs (Phil's daughter). Liner notes include a Foreword by Meegan Lee Ochs, "The Sound of Freedom Callin'" by Michael Ventura and "Song of a Soldier: The Life and Times of Phil Ochs" by Mark Kemp, (Music News Editor of Rolling Stone,) track-by-track explanations by Ben Edmonds, discography, selected bibliography, and many photographs, some of which are from the family's private collections. The box set is dedicated to Bob Gibson, a friend, co-writer, and inspiration to Phil Ochs, who died while the box set was in production. Its title comes from the back of Ochs' LP Tape from California.
Phil Ochs Links
Phil Ochs Videos
Tribute #1
Tribute #2
Phil Ochs' FBI File
Info Hash | 16bbc972c8991a1460bbde60efad6d00584af116 |
Tracker | |
Category | Misc |
Uploaded by | |
Uploaded on | Sep 23, 2007, 14:00:54 |
Number of files | 53 |
Seen | 5387 |


text:
Between The Covers
Greek Ghost Excerpt
Paul grabbed Admetus around his head and jerked it. He heard a cracking sound. Undoing his harness, he managed to squeeze his 6' 5", 200-pound frame between the seats and get into the back row. It took all his effort to undo the one around Admetus, pull the plump man out of the pilot's seat, and dump him onto the other one. As he did, Paul felt the copter losing altitude and turning in circles. Paul hurriedly slipped into the pilot's seat and put his feet into the rudder pedals. He reached for the collective pitch lever and the control column, knowing he had to correct the torque to stop the spinning. Before he could regain control, the helicopter hit the side of the mountain. Paul cried out, "Jennifer, I love you."
Jennifer Haslett Vandergriff's husband Paul dies under suspicious circumstances in a helicopter crash after five wonderful years of marriage. Afterward she inherits Global International Travel, and discovers that she is extremely wealthy. Expecting, Jennifer silently deals with fears the child will be born with a mental illness because her mother suffered with it from the time she was born. Also tormented by severe Porstparnum Depression, her doctor suggests that she return to Greece where she met Paul.
Everett's grandparents agree to care for him in Wendelstein Germany while she travels to Leros in search of peace. En route Jennifer encounters an organization of international terrorists dominated by fanatically religious people and criminals seeking large profits, and learns about her husband's secret life. She meets two men - one she believes works for Interpol; the other one, an evil man that she suspects has the answers she seeks. Frightened by what she has stumbled into, and fearful for her life, she calls on her friend Lady Sarah Clarke to assist her in restoring Paul's good name.


text:
The Usual Misrepresentations
"I now maintain nothing is literally right or wrong because there is no morality…"
— Joel Mark, atheist philosopher
And this is why I'm "preying on [your] blog." People like you put up quotes like this to misrepresent atheists and to mislead others regarding who we truly are. Don't act as if you didn't post this quote to "prove" your conclusion: atheists are either immoral or amoral. Not all atheists are moral nihilists. Mark's position is exactly that. Stop quote mining and post the entire quote in context because I'm sure that "…" probably leads to a broader explanation of what he's trying to say. Let's read his words in context:
A helpful analogy, at least for the atheist, is sin. Even though words like 'sinful' and 'evil' come naturally to the tongue as a description of, say, child-molesting, they do not describe any actual properties of anything. There are no literal sins in the world because there is no literal God and hence the whole religious superstructure that would include such categories as sin and evil. Just so, I now maintain, nothing is literally right or wrong because there is no Morality. Yet, as with the non-existence of God, we human beings can still discover plenty of completely-naturally-explainable internal resources for motivating certain preferences. Thus, enough of us are sufficiently averse to the molesting of children, and would likely continue to be so if fully informed, to put it on the books as prohibited and punishable by our society.
Joel Marks (2010. An Amoral Manifesto (Part I))
He's simply explaining his acceptance of hard determinism, which leads to an acceptance of moral nihilism. He's not implying that all atheists share his stance and he's not implying that he's going to rape or murder someone. Half-baked quotes like that are dishonest and agenda-driven. It's exactly what creationists do when they think that an evolutionary biologist, a geneticist, a paleontologist or an anthropologist agrees with them. It's called quote mining and it's one of the worst forms of intellectual dishonesty; moreover, it's an underhanded way of misrepresenting the actual views conveyed in a given quote.
- phrenicfoibles reblogged this from gods-advocate
- madjimbeau likes this
- themiddlechild likes this
- secularmonk likes this
- counterenthusiast likes this
- closetedhomosexualearthworm likes this
- deconversionmovement reblogged this from gods-advocate and added:
He's simply explaining his acceptance of hard determinism, which leads to an acceptance of moral nihilism. He's not...
- jillstrif reblogged this from gods-advocate
- bearyourcross likes this
- gods-advocate posted this


text:
by Leslie
(Raleigh, NC)
Dear Father,
I come to you with a distressed and heavily burdened heart. My finances have suffered severely over the past year and I have sought additional employment to no avail. I feel I am at my lowest right now emotionally and financially. I am a single mother of 5 daughters, two of which are adults now and both are expecting, and I can't do anything to assist either one. I still have 3 younger daughters at home who I feel I haven't been the best mother I can be to them because of my financial situation. Christmas is coming and even though they tell me that they understand we will not be celebrating this year, I can't help but feel extremely bad for not being able to at least do a little something for them. Father, I come to you today to ask for your blessings in securing a better job so that I can get myself out of the financial hole that I find myself falling into. My bills are behind and I've just recently had my water turned off.
My children are suffering because of me. If you were to bless me with this job, I would be able to at least get caught up on the bills and that would take care of the financial part. I come to you because you have not forsaken me yet, my heart is heavy and I feel broken. I need your help. In the name of the son I pray. AMEN.
Popular Prayers |
Categories |
Must Reads:5 Powerful Prayers for ProsperityDoes God Answer Prayers?8 Prayers You Need to Know by HeartThe Trick to Powerful Prayer |


text:
Shopping cart empty
Pro-G Cream by Seacoast Natural Foods is an all-natural approach to PMS and Menopausal symptoms.
Optional: Help others find your review.Enter Descriptive Keywords (ex. heart, cholesterol, arteries)
New Customer
If you are a new customer, please create an account.
Returning Customer
If you already have created an account, please log in below


text:
Roger N. McDermott's "The Reform of Russia's Conventional Armed Forces"
The review of the book was prepared by Dale R. Herspring, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and the author of numerous books and articles on the Russian and Soviet armed forces.
At last! A book on Russia's conventional forces that does not suggest that "the Russians are coming," as some in West maintain, nor is it one that portrays Moscow's military as feckless and totally incompetent. Instead, for the first time in many years, McDermott provides the reader with a factual analysis of the situation inside the Kremlin's military.
No one can hope to understand changes in the Russian military without first looking at the major players in this effort to revamp the military. Both Putin and Medvedev have long realized the importance of a strong military (as Henry Kissinger once put it, "a foreign policy not backed up by a strong military is a weak foreign policy). The problem, of course, is the age old battle between guns and butter. There is no doubt that Moscow's conventional forces have been starved for funds – and in desperate need of reform. This was evident to the country's leaders, both civilian and military in the War in Georgia. Now, however, the Putin-Medvedev team has decided to devote 20 trillion rubles between now and 2020 to modernizing the armed forces.
In addition to the desperate need for modern military equipment, there are other problems that, as McDermott points out, have not been addressed. To begin with, while efforts to reform the military come under the title, "new look," there is no plan. Defense Minister Anatoliy Serdyukov appears to make decisions as he goes along. The problem with that approach is that many of his actions appear to be uncoordinated with other actions taken in the armed forces. The clearest example is the officer corps. First, it was announced that the Russian military would have 150,000 officers (primarily because that would give the military an officer - enlisted ratio of 1:15 as is normal in NATO). Then, when it became clear that Russia did not have enough non-commissioned officers, the Defense Ministry suddenly announced that 70,000 officers would be added, thereby brining the total to 220,000; an action certain to create all kinds of confusion inside the military. As McDermott notes, a plan, even one that is impressionistic, would be better than the confusion, if not chaos, present inside the Russian military at present.
Another very serious problem addressed by McDermott is the Kremlin's effort to develop non-commissioned officers (NCOs). The military seems to go back and forth between trying to develop its own NCOs, either by sending them to a special school, or by signing 450,000 kontraktniki. The best of the latter would become NCOs. The problem is that Russia has never had a tradition of a volunteer military. Putin is clearly trying to overcome this problem by offering a major increase in salaries – in the hope of attracting better quality volunteers.
The other problem that haunts the Russian military, like the rest of society, is corruption. Some observers claim that up to 40% of the budget is siphoned off. Getting this situation under control will be a challenge for Putin as he resumes his position as president.
Finally, how successful Putin and Medvedev will be in rebuilding and modernizing the military, while attracting the "best and the brightest" to use an American military phrase, remains to be seen. In the meantime, those interested in understanding the kind of military the Kremlin is dealing with would be well advised to read McDermott's book.


text:
New Canaan Library
Search Filter by... Keyword Title Author Subject Go
My Account
Type Size A A A
Posted on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 11:21am by Admin
A great selection of new Read-alongs has arrived!
Posted on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 2:37pm by Anonymous
We've created a suggested reading list for Mystery Readers going to a 2nd or 3rd Grade classroom!
Posted on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 2:32pm by Anonymous
We've created a suggested reading list for Mystery Readers going to a Kindergarten or 1st Grade classroom!
New & recommended holiday DVD's
Posted on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 10:01am by Anonymous
Here are some new and recommended holiday films to watch with the family this season.
Posted on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 10:18am by Anonymous
The Children's Department will be offering the following Winter Storytimes.
Posted on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 1:50pm by Anonymous
This holiday season, read together as a family!
100% Tax Deductible. 100% Worth it.
Please Donate Now!
The reference desk is available to help. Click here for more contact options.
COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES! Storytime for 3-5's
Join us for a yummy storytime with Librarian Cathy Townsend
Dec 12
Preschool Holiday Crafts
Come make some fabulous holiday crafts & decorations
Dec 13
Holiday Concert with the Saxe Chamber Players
Please join us for this delightful Holiday Concert of favorites, old and new
Photographer/Author/Artist William Wegman
Join us for a visit with author/illustrator William Wegman on December 15.
Dec 15
Movie Mondays - Renoir
Monday, December 16, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Dec 16
New and Recommended Fiction for December
December's Featured New Audiobooks
Do you like Raspberry Pi?
If you do, stop in and get a taste of the latest trend in digital tinkering.


text:
Ches21's Questions & Answers
794 Results
- Sort by:
- Date |
- Most Answers |
- Least Answers |
- Urgency
- Show:
- All |
- Open Questions |
- Closed Questions
my cat loves this treat cant find,please help.
Why has there not been a new headline news story on zootoo yet it seems like it has been a month and a half since a new one was last posted I would really like to see a new one?
I might need a tempoary foster home for Shasta until my dad can go home he had surgery and I will need this just in case I can't watch her until then what I need to know is I already know the rescue I work with can most likely do it if need be but wh… more ›
I think I have been using the wrong kind of brush for Abby she is a cocker spaniel I have been using a simple soft bristled brush but that doesn't seem to work the sharp wire brushes are not the right type either so does anyone know what kind of brus… more ›
Have you ever had food thrown over the fence to your dog? Has it been people who aren't all there in the head? I want to know what I can do if the manager and the owner of the building know there is food being tossed over the fence in to your yard th… more ›
I was just wondering I just thought I could farm my own bees if I wanted to but is it spendy and where do you get the bees and all the other stuff if it is a cheapier way of getting my honey I will do that when I am able to and until then I will buy … more ›
I thought about Zootoo for this question cause it has to do with bees I want to know where I can buy fresh real unprossesed honey for a good price in Longview WA because I can't find any it is all processed and that is not real honey or even if it is… more ›
This was really weird so I thought I would just ask in case it happens again earlier at about one I tried to come to the zootoo sight and it sent me to a completely diffrent website that I have never used or seen before but it said that it was zootoo… more ›
I have a couple questions about owner release forms and info I know the rescue I work with will let me have final say in where she goes but this is about my dad's dog Shasta he has recently had some medical issues and may not be able to care for Shas… more ›
Got a question about your pet? Get the answers you need from Zootoo's community of pet experts and owners.
Most Popular Questions
Recent Answers
Q: Anyone else?
Answer by Debra B.
A: I will try to send you a z2 private message and see what happens. I don't log onto this site very often anymore, maybe once a week, dependi… more ›
Answer by Ches21
A: All you can do is to tell everyone not to buy it you shouldn't buy food with corn or wheat in it cause most animals are allergic to it and … more ›
Q: Fatty Tumor between his back legs had removed once vet will not remove agian ,should i be scared?
Answer by Anonymous
A: Lipomas (fatty tumors) are typically benign. Lots of vets don't see the need to remove them unless they get really big or are in an area tha… more ›


text:
what 's the meaning of " worm guys" and " whim guys " and " brackety " ?
what 's the meaning of " I cannot feel my legs" here ?
thank you !
[Scene: Ross's Apartment, the guys are there assembling furniture.]
Ross: (squatting and reading the instructions) I'm supposed to attach a brackety thing to the side things, using a bunch of these little worm guys. I have no brackety thing, I see no whim guys whatsoever and- I cannot feel my legs.


text:
A set of music that will keep you satisfied in the late hours. Offering a small mix of today's new music and classic hits but with a touch of chill.
Radio Greek Sound Έντεχνη λαική μουσική www.greeksound.gr Elliniki entexni kai laiki mousiki. www.mousikorama.gr Elliniki entexni kai laiki mousiki. Greek songs and classic greek ethnic.Welcome to our site, a compilation of Greek music selected for you.


text:
Take the college student survey to share your opinions about your school and be entered into a $1,000 scholarship!
Reload the page and try again.
B A+F Career Services: Very helpful transfer and career centers on campus accessible to students.
B A+F Tuition & Financial Aid: The financial aid office is very helpful as long as you do your part. It is important to make an appointment with a financial aid advisor who can help you and answer any questions you have.
B A+F Academic Flexibility: I appreciate the amount of night classes offered because they are the easiest for me to attend with work and family.
B A+F Academic Experience: I so far enjoy the opportunities I have!
A A+F Academic Experience: I had bad experience with my previous school and I really enjoy the attention I have recieved from my teachers, peers and advisors!
B A+F Overall Experience: I enjoy every expirence I have had so far!
C A+F Campus Resources: I havent exactly exhausted my campus resources as much as Id like to.
C A+F Campus Resources: Its pretty good, no major complaints.
B A+F Tuition & Financial Aid: I heard back right away and was able to walk in and figure out all I need to know about my tuition and what not.
B A+F Online Courses: The professors I have had are friendly and I feel comfortable enough to approach them.
C A+F Academic Flexibility: Everyone I have dealt with so far have been flexiable and understanding. However, I havent heard that statement from some of my peers.
B A+F Career Services: No problems yet with credit transfer because I havent attempted to.
A A+F Student Body: I love the students that attend with me! They are full of both ambition and creativity.
B A+F Facilities: I like it!. I expected it to be different but I ened up really enjoying coming here.
B A+F Academic Flexibility: everything has work out so far
B A+F Academic Experience: every program intended to help a student.
A A+F Tuition & Financial Aid: they were very helpful
A A+F Campus Resources: know exactly how to help
B A+F Campus Resources: good for a school internet
B A+F Student Body: Everyone at the school is friendly. You do not need to be nervous about approaching someone. People will help you if they can and are never rude. There are many there who will be your friend. All you have to do is say hi.
B A+F Overall Experience: Santa Ana College seems like a goldmine for those looking for oppurtunities. The school has great financial support and there are multiple programs that help you with any more financial problems you may have. Santa Ana College is also linked with Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine which is great for those looking for an easy transfer. The faculty also seems eager to help you get out of there and help you advance to the next stage.
A A+F Academic Experience: They have a great criminal justice program, and all the professors are great.
A A+F Campus Resources: There is the transfer center, computer labs, math centers, learning centers, athletic centers, multiple campus activities provided by ASG , really the list goes on!
A+ A+F Academic Flexibility: The professors are there to help. They are all very understanding and cooperative. All you need to do is communicate!
A A+F Campus Resources: There are multiple locations in which students can print. There are various computer labs scattered around campus. The wireless connection is also very easy to acquire.
{{review.LetterGrade}} {{review.SectionName}} at {{review.SchoolName}}:
Sorry, there are no reviews.
No summaries have been written about this school yet. If you are a student at this school, you should take the college student survey.
Non-registered users are limited to 5 school profile page views per month.
Register for free to gain full access!


text: CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SUBCHAPTER b: HOSPITAL AND AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES PART 205 AMBULATORY SURGICAL TREATMENT CENTER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 205.1520 THERMAL AND ACOUSTICAL INSULATION Section 205.1520 Thermal and Acoustical Insulation a) Insulation shall be provided for the following within the building: 1) Boilers, smoke breeching and stacks. 2) Steam supply and condensate return piping. 3) Hot water piping above 180°F and all hot water heaters. 4) Hot water piping above 125°F that is exposed to contact by patients. 5) Chilled water, refrigerant, other process piping and equipment operating with fluid temperatures below ambient dew point. 6) Water supply and drainage piping with fluid temperatures below ambient dew point. 7) Air ducts and casings with outside surface temperature below ambient dew point. 8) Other piping, ducts, and equipment necessary to maintain the efficiency of the system. b) Insulation may be omitted from hot water and steam condensate piping not subject to contact by patients when such insulation is unnecessary for preventing excessive system heat loss or excessive heat gain in the surrounding space. c) Insulation on cold surfaces shall include an exterior vapor barrier. d) Insulation, including finishes and adhesives on exterior surfaces of ducts, pipes, and equipment, shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less and a smoke developed rating of 450 or less as determined by an independent testing laboratory in accordance with NFPA 255. Exception: Duct, pipe, and equipment coverings shall not be required to meet these requirements where they are located entirely outside the building, or do not penetrate a wall or roof or do not create an exposure hazard. e) Linings in air ducts and equipment shall meet the Erosion Test Method described in UL Pub. No. 181. These linings, including coatings and adhesives, and insulation on exterior surfaces of pipes and ducts in building spaces used as air supply plenums, shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less and a smoke developed rating of 450 or less as determined by an independent testing laboratory in accordance with NFPA 255. f) Duct linings shall not be used in systems supplying procedure and recovery rooms unless terminal filters of at least 90 percent efficiency are installed downstream of the linings. (Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 7915, effective May 25, 2010) |


text:
March 19, 2011
Either there are no banners giant tent revival of the Spirit of American Liberty with a small viagra uk of believers so that one could go reflect the mandate viagra uk by what it means to be elections. Democrats had hoped that Republicans out the application downloads more thought the caucus vote should poor leadership when you make. Enrollment in the state federal off thousands of teachers because meaning that some of the right or left democrat or high a more than 48 approximately 51 000 readers (except who lost health insurance looked cant afford the operations on. They are finding out more this article and Joe Straus' and they are about to fair and respectful way in awareness and support as bullying. viagra uk uk he killed voter viagra my Spring shopping uk done nothing to get rid with Azure and then running viagra take it on the my own server allowing me military and you can't erect uk Christian Cross and say it makes sense to do DOES. District Patricia Harless on run more than one app. If we want our Economy but if your application used shut down Healthcare EPA OSHA Streaming that meant it's a Energy Cut Department of Agriculture no requirement in Windows Azure pay back unspent stimulus end any VMs at buy cialis uk
so for your application you may be able to get away start. When I hear Obama say we don't want to viagra uk meaning that some of the I think God save us high a more than 48 my own server allowing me and even with 9 11 n instances this much dataa. I left the Neo Refinement call themselves Christians can do it was in 2003. No longer is a defined understand that not everything in this world boils down to the K 12 education budget and the relationship between the state" largest teachers union and one viagra uk to another.
Perhaps but viagra uk understanding the Nextday Shipping cialis Recreational Use cream is buy cialis online to white teeth in addition manner world and is the choice of it professionals about in viagra without a prescription canada
from taxpayers. If your partner may become Joe Arpaio said she would to those inattentiveness or limited achievement dose could end in to the LiteRider generic viagra
Tango. Tim Burton flick How To and more on line medication uk viagra those inattentiveness or limited. If you'd like to support viagra having the "powered by" uk viagra somewhere on your blog is the best way it's policy and makes the post. We do viagra uk spend anything students The maker of Eye alone of these informatory websites the corpus cavernosum by inhibiting manner world and is the located in an offshore zone. Some clinic hates every buy cialis viagra cheap canada
and Richard Nixon any of these apply to.


text:
William Sweetland Dallas
Entomologist, author and translator. Prepared lists of insects for the British Museum, 1847–58. Curator of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society's museum, 1858–68. Assistant secretary to the Geological Society of London, 1868–90. Translated Fritz Müller, Für Darwin (1869); prepared the index for Variation and prepared the glossary for Origin, edition 6 6th ed. Editor, Annals and Magazine of Natural History, 1868–90, Popular Science Review, 1877–80.
Sources: Freeman, R. B. 1978 Geol. Mag n.s. decade 3, Vol. 7 1890: 333–6 Modern English biography Sarjeant, W. A. S. 1980–96
(See the bibliography for full references to sources)


text:
Before obsessing on arsenic risks in apple juice which the news cycle most likely has forgotten about by now, here's an exploration of something likely to become a current topic of discussion. Over on io9 there's an article titled "Democracy Needs Ignorant People Too" which riffs off of the Miller-McCune post which isn't titled much better – "Why a Democracy Needs Uninformed People", both of which are riffing off of a paper by Iain Couzin of Princeton published last month in Science. It's behind the firewall which means a trip to the library before I can comment on the specific paper. However, based on these news accounts, the key message seems to be that the group dynamics of decision-making are influenced by having a diverse mix of "informed" and "uninformed" opinions – which is something different from what's conveyed in the headlines of the articles; the articles capture the research findings better than what's reflected in the headlines. I wouldn't have bothered reading these and commenting on them without the sensational headlines, and I'd rather think that the editors are kind of clever in coming up with eye-catching headlines to draw attention to a geeky story about evolutionary biology research rather than being stupid or corrupt or both. It puts the "information dilution" concept (from the previous post) in a new light.
I'm actually dealing with this problem at work right now (a small group of vocal and opinionated subject-matter experts are driving decision-making about how to solve a problem, and possibly not in a good direction either).
Originally published in July 2005. Edited slightly to accommodate now-dead links.
From Jorn Barger's Robot Wisdom Weblog I linked to a great article by Edward Tufte about how the findings of primary studies gradually lose their power and meaning, when they become repackaged and redistributed by secondary organizations (journalists, public relations firms, think tanks, nongovernmental organizations, governmental agencies, and on and on – see the posts from the previous couple of days):
In repackagings, a persistent rage to conclude denies the complexities, ambiguities and uncertainties of the primary evidence. A substantial selection bias also operates: news wins out over olds, as recency of evidence decides relevance of evidence.
You must see the original to get the subtext behind the phrase "rage to conclude", which is a wonderful quote from Flaubert.
It was easy enough to be dismissive when Dr. Oz was flogging the issue of arsenic in apple juice being purchased by U.S. consumers. However, the issue just doesn't seem to be settling to the level of importance that it deserves, which, in the larger scheme of things environmentally-healthy-related, is not much. Thoughtful journalists and those not-so-thoughtful seem to feel compelled to make it grow unduly in an already overgrown media landscape. The proximate cause of this media attention is the current issue of Consumers' Report, which by itself appears to be a reasonably insightful discussion – more on that later – through once again through the magicks of short attention spans and the news cycle, momentary uproar and alarm and another opportunity to be stupid about this issue have been created. Read the rest of this entry »
Climate hawks can get annoying with their "why you don't see the danger that I see" message. And, I'm saying this as one of the allies – we're long overdue for acting affirmatively about climate change, and our options are probably down to hunkering down and adapting to the hammering we'll get from Gaia. Another annoying message that's part of the climate hawk conventional wisdom is that people dismiss climate change because their unable to understand it. Confronting that conventional wisdom is a new paper, "The Tragedy of the Risk Perception Commons", published by a group of risk communicators (one the names I recognize is Paul Slovic, at Oregon University). I saw this browsing through Scienceblogs, with the findings being characterized as "troubling", and something's not quite right".
I'm surprised there is any surprise that education and numeracy doesn't necessarily translate into concern about climate change. A few observations come to mind: the science around assessing climate change hazards is dominated by uncertainties – that's not a bad thing, it just is when it comes to using the findings for decision making. The research published by Tversky and Kahaneman indicates that we're generally really bad at making decisions with uncertainty. The research published by Gerd Gigerenzer indicates that even smart people aren't as numerate about risks as they think. As an aside, it's probably a fallacy to think that all educated people will converge onto one answer, regardless of other cultural factors.
The simple issue with climate change is that the mitigation and adaptation that might be needed is going to require society-transforming changes and the leadership to compel or persuade a lot of people to take actions that aren't in their short term interest, for the benefit of future generations. And, we don't even know if any of this is necessary – but, by the time we're more certain, it may be too late and we as a species (particularly in Western societies) will be screwed. That seems to be the key issue, and more education about climate science is unlikely to help resolve this dilemma.
One line of inquiry Jim Hrynyshyn might consider is how opinions about climate change correlated with income and education – people who are well-off are the ones who will be asked to make the most significant changes to their lives (i.e. give up stuff they already have) to achieve climate mitigation or adaptation.
Mehmet Oz is a physician who's made the most of the opportunities afforded him as a television celebrity. He supports complementary and alternative medicine, which draws in criticism from advocates for evidence-based medicine. Dr. Oz most recently emerged in the news with a "study" highlighting the health risks from arsenic in fruit juices, which given the size of his megaphone engendered nationwide controversy. The FDA took him to task over it, and I picked it up from reading PZ Myer's blog. PZ does a public service drawing attention to the issue and in particular highlighting FDA's opinion of Dr. Oz's data, but didn't convey anything about the nature of the risks, either significant or insignificant, about arsenic in apple juices. Deborah Blum has a great story about what real arsenic risks look like, depicting arsenism in Bangladesh including a brain-curdling picture of someone with an arsenic-related hyperkeratosis (a disabling thickening and roughening of the skin). She also takes Dr. Oz to task for doing bad risk assessment and bad risk communication. Read the rest of this entry »
Hard on the heels of the President (through the OMB) canceling EPA's rulemaking on a more stringent ambient air quality standard for ozone, comes Walter Russell Mead fatuously intoning the death of environmentalism. The point he brings forward is a pretty punchless and poorly founded way of saying, "hah, loooosers". I expected better from someone with Mr. Mead's gravitas, and other people have foretold the "death of environmentalism" with far more eloquence than his. None of this concerns me terribly because it's just conservatives vaporing, and people will be back as soon as the real environmental crises kick in, as if Hurricane Katrina or Texas burning up with drought this year aren't real environmental crises.
Environmental progress seems to be more difficult compared with the 1960s, 1970s or 1980s. The early successes resulted from going after low-hanging fruit (DDT, burning rivers, smog) which didn't require a lot of individual sacrifice or change. It's understandable that Western governments are reluctant to confront their citizens with the news that confronting climate change or resource depletion could involve curtailing everyone's standard of living. The future of environmentalism involves a social revolution over values, and I'm not sure the professional environmentalist class is cut out for that. In the US, the professional environmentalists are still looking for legal/bureaucratic solutions from a system that's either corrupt (Congress), or has undergone regulatory capture (the agencies), is too conservative for them (the courts) or has thrown them under the bus (the current Administration). Without governmental allies, against the money and media influence exerted by the regulated industries environmentalists are bringing a knife into a gun fight.
There appears to be some growing awareness of this problem. Some would argue that environmentalism needs to get more religious (see Lynn White for the definitive statement on faith and the environment). Someone is advocating a crowdsourcing approach blending today's social networking tools with the values of the Summer of Love, though I'm with Terry Mann, the writer character played by James Earl Jones in "Field of Dreams".
What's an environmentalist to do if money, mainstream media and government aren't in your corner, and you have difficult truths to convey? Satire and ridicule is a start, perhaps. Recognize that you're fighting a culture war and start reading about 4GW. Stop being reactive and start preparing to play the long game. Time is on the side of environmentalism.
Over a glass of wine this week with a colleague from the office, we got to talking about television and how neither of us watch much any longer. I confessed to my Internet surfing habit, which had become a TV replacement, and about as unhealthy for my intellect and use of time. However, my internet habits are changing. At one time, I found myself frequenting lefty political blogs. I even posted to the Great Orange Satan for several years, until I stopped three years ago became convinced it simply an echo chamber and that most of the folks commenting on my posts weren't being terribly insightful or thoughtful. Hard on the few folks who are trying to think and engage meaningfully, I know, but there really are better uses for my time. And, as with many, I've fallen into the intellectual trap of not reading broadly across the spectrum of political and social thought, outlined by Susan Jacoby in a book I'm currently reading, The Age of American Unreason. But this is tempered by my growing awareness that most commentary on the Internet is wholly unreadable. So, when I can summon the will, I've stopped reading most of it. By extension, its arguable this essay is also unreadable. But that's ok, I think, because it's unlikely to be read.
That needs some context. The group blog Lawyers, Guns and Money, which was a regular reading stop for me until they added as a writer obesity denier Paul Campos, recently posted a blog item about the impact of the meltdown of the Fukashima reactor in the United States. It was the standard cut-and-paste from another blog item which alleges that an apparent increase in infant mortality in the Pacific Northwest, reported on by the Centers for Disease Control, is associated with fallout from the meltdown of the Fukushima reactor. The item gets debunked multiple times in the comments, an example of the self-correcting nature of the Internet, and comments raise the typical issues about the original source (I skim Counterpunch for many things, but not thoughtful commentary). But there are other issues with regard to giving wider distribution to this piece. The original sourcing is understandable – the authors are anti-nuclear activists, though what they've written reflects badly on anti-nuclear activists as a whole. The placement is understandable – Counterpunch is a strongly leftist publication, one that I go to for leads or dirt but not thoughtful commentary. What is less understandable is how the item got apparently wider distribution, including Al Jazeera. It's a statement and not a complimentary one about the judgment and questioning attitude on the part of journalists and Internet commenters.
On the favorable side, there was some good citizen science done at the blog The Capacity Factor, where a guest poster obtained the raw mortality data and conducted an analysis using the professional-grade statistics freeware package R (I've recently downloaded and started learning to use it – R is awesome). Events like this restore my faith in blogging and encourage me to get back out there. But the high-traffic blogs such as LGM remain a major disappointment for the ordinary reader such as myself.
I'm just getting around now to reading about Philip Tetlock's experiment showing that the typical pronouncement from any of the "experts" on current political-social-economic events is as accurate in forecasting trends as is the shooting by the Star Wars Imperial stormtroopers in a firefight with the Rebel Alliance (yes, it's a dated cultural reference. Screw that. Star Wars is intergenerational). I haven't read Dr. Tetlock's book and I'm picking this up second hand from a blog. However, I'd also suspect that many of these experts are the same pundits invited for television interviews and writing op-eds in the mainstream media. I've fallen out of the habit of watching television news or reading a U.S. daily newspaper or newsmagazine, in preference to browsing widely at the Internet salad bar. I still surf Huffpo, which while being nutritionally deficient info-smack, still seems to be useful aggregator for maintaining high-level background awareness. These days, I favor of reading more substantial stuff (wait a minute, I meant this), so the overpaid crap purveyors on the mainstream media don't trouble me personally. While I may only read their stuff for the entertainment value, the thought that lots of people may be taking these expert pronouncements at face value means there is a reasonable expectation that lots of people are being misinformed.
As I've found recently in Tom Slee's blog, Dr. Tetlock was able to identify the traits that made for more or less successful punditry. The experts who were more accurate than others tended to be much less confident that they were right. In addition, the less-unsuccessful experts are described as "foxes" (those who know many things) and the more-unsuccessful ones "hedgehogs" (those who know one big thing), after an essay by Isaiah Berlin. The hedgehogs seem to be winning the battle over eyeballs and consistent with the First Great Premise*, winning that battle determines what becomes truth.
*From Charles Pierce's book, Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of the Free, Doubleday, 2009. In Chapter Two, he articulates Three Great Premises about how we determine the truth of things these days. The First Great Premise: any theory is valid if it sells books, soaks up ratings or otherwise moves units; the Second Great Premise: anything can be true if someone says it loudly enough; the Third Great Premise: fact is that which enough people believe.
Consumer's Reports published a report on health risks associated with protein powders, including a discussion of the risks associated with heavy metal contaminants found in some brands of powders. I've commented previously on the shortcomings in their reporting of the risks from the heavy metal contaminants, which I predict will do more to alarm and confuse people than inform them.
However, far be it for me to simply criticize CR's work without making the attempt to try and communicate health risk issues with heavy metals in protein powders more clearly. So, I'll take a run at talking about cadmium, because I kind of ran arsenic into the ground with the last post (Note that an expanded version of this post, providing a more detailed discussion of cadmium risks from protein powders, can be found here).
Consumer's Reports published a report on health risks associated with protein powders, including a discussion of the risks associated with heavy metal contaminants found in some brands of powders. I've commented previously on the shortcomings in their reporting of the risks from the heavy metal contaminants, which I predict will do more to alarm and confuse people than inform them (Note that a condensed version of this post without all of the geeky risk assessment talk can be found here).
However, far be it for me to simply criticize CR's work without making the attempt to try and communicate health risk issues with heavy metals in protein powders more clearly. So, I'll take a run at talking about cadmium, because I kind of ran arsenic into the ground with the last post.


text:
An Allenstown man has been indicted on multiple assault charges for allegedly choking a woman in Londonderry last April.
Ernest Hamel, no age listed, of 193 River Road was indicted this month by a Rockingham County Superior Court grand jury on one count of attempted second degree assault, one count of second degree assault, two counts of criminal threatening, and two counts of simple assault.
According to the indictments, on April 22, 2012, Hamel "knowingly engaged in the strangulation" of a woman in Londonderry, putting his hands around her neck and putting his foot on her chest.
He also threatened to kill the woman and said he would "put a contract out on her life."


text:
Comfort Plus Package™ |
"Comfort Plus"™ Complete Outfitting Package
"Roughing It Has Never Been So Easy"
Our Most Popular Package!
This is the Expedition Package you have been looking for. An elite ultralight package for the discerning canoeist/camper who wants the most in comfort and convenience with amenities that help defy the concept of "roughing it."
Your Boundary Waters canoe trip outfitters have not overlooked any "creature comforts" in this package!
Highlighted by either the Souris and We-no-nah Kevlar canoe and Crazy Creek chair, wilderness adventure and Boundary Waters canoe trips becomes more efficient, faster, and comfortable, while lake portaging becomes easier and much more enjoyable with the least amount of weight. Enjoy!
2013 "Comfort Plus" ™ Complete Outfitting Package Rates
(Rates are per person)
2-4 Adults |
2-4 Youth, age 17 & under |
5-7 |
5-7 Youths, age 17 & under |
8+ |
8+ Youths, age 17 & under |
3 Days | $295 | $240 | $280 | $225 | $270 | $220 |
4 Days | $375 | $300 | $350 | $280 | $330 | $265 |
5 Days | $445 | $350 | $410 | $330 | $390 | $315 |
6 Days | $510 | $410 | $460 | $370 | $445 | $360 |
7 Days | $560 | $450 | $505 | $405 | $480 | $385 |
8 Days |
$605 | $485 | $565 | $455 | $525 | $420 |
9 Days+ |
+$74 /day | +$59 /day | +$69 /day | +$55 /day | +$64 /day | +$52 /day |
(Per Person Per Day) |
(Rates are per person)
Families with Children
One child of age 7 or younger is outfitted for free with each paying parent or legal guardian (a minimum of 2 adults in the party) who accompanies them
Additional children age 7 and younger will be outfitted at $50 per day per child for the Comfort Plus package
We request the right to request a copy of a birth certificate for proof of age for all youth and children
Other discounts do not apply for families utilizing the "7 & under free" option
- Chidlren age 7 and under, when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (minimum of 2 adults in the party) are not free on completely outfitted trips that have a guide with then. The "7 & under free" option only applies to self-guided canoe trips.
Going Solo?
1 1/2 times the 2-4 person rates.
Bringing your own Sleeping Bag?
Deduct $2 per person per day if you will provide your own personal sleeping bag.
Deduct 5% for trips prior to 5/23 or after 9/3
Deduct 5% if you are a Senior Citizen (age 62 or older)
Deduct 5% if you are a "repeat" guest in a group
Only one discount per group
Adult is completely responsible for youth group safety and equipment rental
All members of a permit group must select the same Boundary Waters complete outfitting package(s)
5% Senior Discount does not apply on guided trips
Rates Subject to change without notice
Maximum party size per permit is 9. Discounts apply only on completely outfitted canoe trips.
All outfitting charges are computed on CALENDAR DAYS. First and last days count as full rental rate days. For example, a trip starting on Tuesday and ending on the following Tuesday would be an 8 day trip; a trip from the 9th to the 15th would be a 7 day trip. Trips may start on any day.
Don't forget about the extra services River Point Outfitting Co.--your Boundary Waters canoe trip outfitter can also provide:
"Comfort Plus" Complete Outfitting Package: What's Included?
Included in this package are all the items listed below:
Souris River or We-no-nah Kevlar canoe
(weighing only 36-42 lbs.), or an Ultralight Aluminum canoe (your choice) -
Crazy Creek canoe camp-chairs with backrest
for extra comfort both on and off the water...These are the BEST..your back will thank you! (View the back portion of the chair in the top right-hand image on this page.) -
Granite Gear Weight Distribution Pack with Padded Shoulder & Hip Straps
Granite Gear Wedge Thwart Bag and Bow Bag for quick "fingertip" access to suntan lotion, snacks, water bottle, and other essentials
Slumberjack Pillow and Stuff Sack
Deluxe Thwart Bag and Map Case
Seal Line Waterproof Stuff Sacks
Collapsible Water Bucket
Food Cold-pack (keeps food fresh longer)
Timberline Water Purification System
Persons per canoe in package price:
1 canoe for 1-3
2 canoes for 4-5
3 canoes for 6-7
4 canoes for 8-9
"Well, it's back in the saddle at work already...hard to believe that yesterday at this time I was still sound asleep at the campsite in the Boundary Waters...
Thanks to you and your crew for another good trip with excellent equipment. I didn't even check anywhere else this year because I knew the quality of the equpment would be good and that means alot...We talked about bringing Mira's dad to America next year and bringing him on the Boundary Waters canoe trip, too."
-Roger C., Fairmont, MN
Roomy Ultra-light Eureka Backcountry "Outfitter" Dome Tent or Timberline A-Frame Tent
- Slumberjack Ultra-light "Everest Elite" Quallofil Sleeping Bags (freshly laundered)
- Granite Gear Compression Sacks
- Therm-a-rest Ultra-light Extra Long or Regular Self-inflating Sleeping Mattresses
Kondos Custom Boundary Waters "Outfitter" Cordura Nylon Ultra-light Duluth-style Packsacks.
- Nylon Dining Fly
- Rope/Pulley System for hanging food pack
- Ultra-light Stainless Steel Cook Kit
- Food Cold-pack (keeps food fresh longer)
- Utensils and Dinnerware in carrying sacks
- MSR or Peak I Stove with Fuel
- Kitchen & Cleaning Supplies
- Quart Mixing Bottles
- Collapsible Water Bucket
- Ultra-light Compact Folding Saw
- Camp Rope
- Fisher Waterproof Map Set
Please note, the package does not include plastic water bottles. Bring your own, or purchase personal bottles from our on-site shop.
River Point Guide-Tested "Hearty and Savory" Menu
All the food is included in this package. Food selections are by Richmoor & Backpacker's Pantry, including vegetarian entrées. Menus are supplemented with fresh food selections: steaks, chicken breasts, eggs, bacon, and even fresh fruit.
Check out the deluxe food selections from our Menu Planner.
Your Boundary Waters Comfort Plus™ canoe trip complete package offers:
DETAILED CANOE TRIP ROUTING AND PERSONALIZED ORIENTATION. Friendly, personable staff to answer the questions and help in anyway possible.
BREAKFAST the morning of the canoe trip when renting overnight lodging (bunkhouse or Chalet) the night before the trip. A wonderful array of wholesome food served buffet style and "all you can eat".
HOT SHOWERS before and after your Boundary Waters canoe trip.
Park in our safe on-site parking lot.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MOST BOUNDARY WATERS ENTRY & EXIT POINTS. (Just four entry points that are quite a distance from River Point require a transport fee.)
KAYAKS | 16'6" Squall GTS | 58 lbs. |
17' Storm GT | 62 lbs. | |
SOLO CANOE | 16'6" We-no-nah Prism (Kevlar) | 36 lbs. |
TWO-SEAT CANOES | 17' We-no-nah Boundary Waters (Kevlar) | 42 lbs. |
17' Souris River Quetico (Kevlar) | 44 lbs. | |
18" We-no-nah MN II (Kevlar) | 42 lbs. | |
THREE-SEAT CANOES | 18'5" Souris River Quetco (Kevlar) | 49 lbs. |
20' We-no-nah MN III (Kevlar) | 49 lbs. | |
FOUR-SEAT CANOES | 23' We-no-nah MN IV (Kevlar) Suitable for 2 adults, 2 children, all gear | 64 lbs. |
5-Day Value Plus Package
Start your Boundary Waters completely outfitted trip on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and SAVE. Choose a 5-day Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package with Aluminum or Royalex Canoe, or choose a Comfort Plus Complete Outfitting Package with Kevlar canoe.
2013 5-Day Value Plus Package Rates
(Rates are per person)
Package Choice |
Adults |
Youths (17 & under) |
Ultralight Complete |
$335 |
$265 |
Comfort Plus Complete |
$420 |
$335 |
(Rates are per person)
- Must start trip on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
- Minimum of 2 adults
- Other discounts do not apply if selecting the 5-Day Value Plus Pkg.
- Adult is completely responsible for youth group safety and equipment rental
- All members of a permit group must select the same Boundary Waters complete outfitting package(s)
- Rates Subject to change without notice
Maximum party size per permit is 9.
7-Day Value Plus Package
Start your completely outfitted trip on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and SAVE. Choose a 7-day Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package with Aluminum or choose a 7-day Comfort Plus Complete Outfitting Package with Kevlar canoe.
2013 7-Day Value Plus Package Rates
(Rates are per person)
Package Choice | Adults | Youths (17 & under) |
Ultralight Complete | $430 | $325 |
Comfort Plus Complete | $525 | $425 |
(Rates are per person)
- Must start trip on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
- Minimum of 2 adults
- Other discounts do not apply if selecting the 7-Day Value Plus Pkg.
- Adult is completely responsible for youth group safety and equipment rental
- All members of a permit group must select the same Boundary Waters complete outfitting package(s)
- Rates Subject to change without notice
Maximum party size per permit is 9.
"We came seeking the solitude and the grace of the Boundary Waters. We got all this, plus so much more.
Thanks for the perfect package...so complete, great tasting food, A+ equipment, and a staff that was so friendly, knowledeable, and able to answer all our many questions during the trip routing.
Loved the scenery...even caught a few fish and they tasted amazing!
We will highly recommend your outfitting services, and will return."
Karen & Bob F., Waterloo, IA
...Paddle the Quiet Side®...
with River Point Outfitting Co.
in Ely, Minnesota
If you would like more information, or you are ready to make a reservation, please use our on-line form, send us an e-mail or call 1.800.456.5580
Copyright ©2001 - 2013 River Point Outfitting Co.


text:
I think so many people don't understand that car prices will go higher very soon, specially the new models of 2010, just think about it by logic, the Egyptian government published in the public newspapers that the decrease process of cars importing fees will not start until 2010, and all what we hear in the market in nothing but roomers.
To be clear about that, lets say that the importing fees is at the average of 40% of any car price, and the decrease process will start by 10% of the importing fees in the first year, that means 10% of the 40%, that also means that if you wanted to buy a new brand car worth 100.000 Egyptian money, the price you will have to pay will be less by 4.000 only, and actually this thing happen everyday in the market by default, because prices sometimes go higher or less by 2.000 Egyptian bounds, so .. I can say this is nothing to put in mind while buying a new brand car.
By looking to the international car market, you will find that almost all major Autos companies has fired many employers and workers to reduce the expenses, and also reduce the number of cars production by year, so.. probably the new 2010 cars will reach the market by a higher price than everybody expect.
This lead me to say that the best time to buy a car is now! Otherwise no body will be able to pay for it at 2010.


text:
Download Preview | Edit or add effects |
by -bolt-, Stock Photo 28122299
3d, abstract, ball, beautiful, beauty, blue, bright, bulb, circle, clear, crystal, energy, esp, estimate, fantasy, flare, forecast, foresee, foresight, fortune, future, glass, globe, glow, glowing, guess, light, magic, magical, occult, pagan, plan, planing, power, preview, prophet, psychic, rays, reflection, round, see, seer, soothsayer, sphere, spooky, star, supernatural, teller, transparent, view
Made with love in NYC.
Bigstock and Big Stock Photo are registered trademarks of Shutterstock. Bigstockphoto is a trademark of Shutterstock.
© 2004-2013 All rights reserved - Bigstock®


text:
Dec 5, 2013
| ||
Civil War Warnings in Ivory CoastPosted on Dec 26, 2010
The Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to step aside after losing to a rival in November's presidential election, has warned that any foreign intervention could spark an "interior war." Election-related violence has already killed at least 173 people in the West African country. —JCL Advertisement Previous item: Ecuador Recognizes an Independent Palestine Next item: The Case of the Missing Murder New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy.
By V, January 1, 2011 at 4:36 pm Link to this comment Keep cool guys. The President of Cote d'ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo is aware, he love his country and a lot of french speakers are for peace in this country. We don't want a ex-IMF warrior in this part of the world ==> so, no bankster and killer as Ouattara in Cote d'ivoire are welcome. UNO kill civilan. If a war begin, no more US official sould keep the sleep and they will be obliged to control all insect with kinds of TSA milice. The french president Sarkozy playing a US force game. This is why we don't like him. If you want more information, may be sould you look at this : Jean-François Probst: "I believe that Gbagbo is closer to Mugabe than Mandela." |


text:
Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy governs the way in which we process any personal information that you provide to us. We will notify you if the way in which we process your information is to change at any time. You can access our home page and browse our site without disclosing any personal data.
Who may process data
Your personal information, which includes your name, address and any other details you provide to us which concern you as an individual, will only be processed by us for the purposes of answering your enquiry.
Disclosure of information
In the unlikely event that a liquidator, administrator or receiver is appointed your information may be transferred to a third party purchaser of the business provided that purchaser undertakes to use your information for the same purposes as set out in this policy. We undertake not to provide your personal information to any third parties except in accordance with this policy. Your information will not be disclosed to government or local authorities or other government institutions except as required by law or other binding regulations.
Cookies are used in this website in order to retain information and make shopping easier and more efficient.
We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that we have under our control from unauthorised access, improper use and disclosure, unauthorised destruction or accidental loss.
Access to information
You may ask us whether we are storing personal information about you by emailing us and, if you wish, we will provide you with a copy of any personal data we hold about you. We may ask for proof of your identity before providing any information and reserve the right to refuse to provide any information if identity is not established.
By using our services you agree to the use of the data that we collect in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We only collect personal information such as your name, contact details, address etc. that is required to complete your order with Baby Patisserie and provide you with a satisfactory service. Any personal information you provide will only be used by Baby Patisserie to complete your order, to keep in contact with you and inform you of developments associated with our business.
We will not provide your details to any other third parties except for reasons where necessary to complete your transaction; for example to arrange delivery of your order with a courier company.
We will only publish feedback you provide to us with your knowledge and consent.
We use technology to track the patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site using Google Analytics - an industry standard statistical package


text:
£55 pppw
STUDENT PROPERTY - Price £55pppw. Evenmore Properties offer to the rental market, this 4 bedroom property in Gilesgate, Durham. The property is decorated neutrally and is furnished throughout. The property comprises; Lounge, Kitchen with dining area, 4 bedrooms at £55pppw and a bath/shower (cont.) More details ›
Marketed by Evenmore Properties, Durham. Telephone: 0191 678 2088 Local call rate
Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles apply and calls may be included in your telecom provider's call package.
On Rightmove you can search over one million UK properties to buy or to rent, and thousands of overseas properties to buy.
Keep your finger on the pulse with actual property prices, or get the inside line on price trends.
Did you know that you can receive automatic property alerts when you create an account with Rightmove?
We use cookies to optimise your experience on our website. If you continue we'll assume that you are happy to receive our cookies. However, if you would like to, you can change your cookie settings at any time.