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Dancing With The Stars: Season Finale
(S04E19) After ten weeks, nineteen episodes, and an uncountable number of teases about results coming after the break, it all came down to tonight. As we have come to expect from the finale, ABC pulled out all the stops, bringing back all of the contestants, the pros, and the past champions. Also expected, they allotted an hour more airtime than they really needed, which led to a night that was heavy with pre-taped packages.
One of those got the ball rolling as Tom took us on a trip down memory lane for a look at the history of the show. I think most of that was known to fans, and I'm not sure that anyone that didn't know really cared. It was interesting to see Kelly Monaco, Drew Lachey, and some of the other past contestants, but they were going to be coming up on the live show anyway. I could have gone for scrapping this one, or any of a number of other taped segments, and adding in another pro performance or two.
The lone pro performance of the night followed that up, and it was a welcome change. I'm glad that they got their moment to shine in the finale. Too often the attention gets focused just on the celebrities. I'm guilty of doing that myself. It's important to acknowledge just how big a part of the show all of the pros are, and how great they are at what they do.
Then it was performance time, the so-called third judges dance. I could have done without all the theatrics. The judges completely took themselves out of the equation by giving everyone the same score because the results had already been established. Do you think that they did that whole segment comparing Joey & Apolo just in case the two of them were the final two? They should have just called it an encore performance and been done with it. Pretending that the third dance was actually going to have an effect on the outcome wasn't going to make a difference in viewership.
Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough (Pasa Doble) - This was the dance I would have picked for Apolo & Julianne. Going with something that already earned them a perfect 30 was a safe choice, and it was one of my favorite numbers of the entire season, and it was just as good the third time around. A little better even since Julianne was able to correct the one small mistake she made when they originally performed it. Len praised Apolo for his commitment to the show, and that is a very good point. From early on it was clear that he was working very hard. He added that there wasn't one step he could fault. Carrie Ann was pleased with their chemistry. Bruno thought the thing that encapsulates them is the elixir or youth. Score: 30 (10, 10, 10) I think we all saw that one coming.
Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson (Tango) - Choosing a different path, Joey and Kym decided to go with their Star Wars themed tango. Interesting, because it wasn't one of their perfect 30 performances. It's a really good number and they performed it well. Joey's ballroom form has improved, and his ability to entertain is as good as ever. Bruno called Joey a method dancer. Carrie Ann made a point of how Joey puts his mark on every dance. Len said that Joey has been trained, but he's never been tamed. He also liked that they chose a dance that they got an 8 on. Score:30 (10, 10, 10) Joey's daughter in her own little Leia costume was very cute as well.
Laila Ali and Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Mambo) - They also chose to go with a performance that they didn't get a perfect score on. The mambo was an excellent choice. It's a fun dance, and it really plays to Laila's strengths. There is a lot of good choreography to showcase her. Carie Ann was proud of Laila, and said she always brings sophistication. Len liked that she bounced back from some criticism the night before. Bruno thought she did a great job. Score: 30 (10, 10, 10) A nice way for Laila to finish up her season.
After all the dancing was done, that left the judges scores at:
Apolo & Julianne - 88
Joey & Kym - 86
Laila & Maksim - 85
After a segment with the friends and families of the contestants, it was finally time to get to the first of the results. As many suspected, Laila & Maksim finished in third place. I'm sure it was a disappointment, having come so far. But that is still a very nice accomplishment and Laila has a lot to be proud of. She represented herself well in this competition. In the end, Joey and Apolo were just a step ahead of her in the dancing.
All of the eliminated couples came back out for one final, albeit short, turn on the dance floor. It was nice to see everyone one last time, and it left me wondering what would have happened if Shandi could have made it a couple more weeks into the competition. Hers was probably the elimination I disagreed with the most this season.
That led us to one last segment with Jimmy and Guillermo. I haven't been much of a fan of these bits as the season has moved along, but they did finish on a high note. The cut to Len where he said "I'm British, you know?" and the surprise appearance of Clay Aiken were both very funny.
Tom got in on the comedy as he interviewed each of the eliminated celebrities one last time. When Paulina remarked that she didn't like being judged he said, "Lucky for you it didn't last very long." And when Clyde tried to make a joke about the "three hour practices," Tom topped it by asking if that was per week. Nicely done. That led to two more taped bits, one comparing Joey the Entertainer and Apolo the Olympian. The other looking back at the journey the two of them have been on. They were ok, but most of it felt like things we have seen before.
Finally, it was time to get down to the big announcement. After ten weeks, the new champions of Dancing With The Stars are Apolo and Julianne! I was very happy to see them win. You can certainly make a case for either Apolo or Joey. They both did exceptionally well throughout the season. What tipped me in favor of Apolo was Julianne. She impressed me over and over again this season both with her choreography, and the grace and maturity with which she carries herself. It was a very impressive debut.
All things considered, it was another very good season of the show, and I think the voters got it right in the end. I'd give the season as a whole a 6, because I think they have the formula working just right at this point. This episode in particular though, suffered from far too many filler segments. It would have been a great hour of television, but was just a good two hours. So I am giving this final episode a 5, out of 7.


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Learn about Windows PowerShell
Hey, Scripting Guy! Why does it feel like every single default setting in Microsoft Windows is wrong? It is so frustrating to me to spend five minutes changing all the defaults. For example, I open Internet Explorer and there are no system files. I look at files, but there are no file extensions. The names of text files that I put in all capital letters so that they will be easy to find are not capitalized. And when the computer boots up, it takes forever because it is trying to find file shares and printers on the network. I mean it is easy enough to change; it is just time consuming, especially when I am troubleshooting an issue. Can you fix this please?- WA
Hi WA,
As someone who considers himself to be a power user, I most certainly sympathize with your complaint. However, as someone who has a mother who is not a power user and who lives more than 300 miles (482 kilometers) away, I am perfectly content with the defaults. So as much as I appreciate our readers, I will not file a user interface bug for you with the Windows team. What I will do, however, is show you the script I use to set things up the way I like them.
Standard disclaimer: The script today talks about editing the registry. Microsoft does not support editing the registry. If this script causes your computer to crash or you to gain weight, we warned you. If your cat begins to shed fur abnormally or your dog begins barking at the moon, well these things can happen if you are not careful. Changing the registry is not related to animal behavior or animal husbandry. Please back up your registry before proceeding to run this script. Back up your banking records from your computer. Send all your credit card information to the Scripting Guys, and we will hold all of it for you just in case of disaster.
Disclaimer about the standard disclaimer: Don't send us any of your personal information. There's a black hole down the hall from us.
The first thing you should do before working with the registry is make sure you are either working in a virtual machine that allows you to roll back changes if you wish, or ensure that you have a good backup of the registry. Jerry Honeycutt has written a number of good books about the registry for Microsoft Press, as well as a number of excellent articles such as this one.
For a good overview of the registry, you can refer to this article. To explore the registry, you can use the Tweakomatic, which produces scripts in VBScript. Here is a good Sesame Script article that provides an overview of the registry. And here is the Script Center registry archive.
In our script today we will modify several of the registry settings that configure Windows Explorer. Of course before we do that, we may want to see what the settings are. So we will create a script that contains two functions. One function displays the Windows Explorer settings, and the other will configure them. We first define some command-line parameters. To do this, we use the param keyword. Because these command-line parameters take effect only if they are present, we make them switched. This gives us the advantage of only retrieving the registry settings, only setting the registry settings, or getting the settings and then setting them as well. This image shows an example of obtaining only the registry settings for Windows Explorer:
The line of code that actually creates the parameter is shown here:
We then create the Get-ExplorerSettings function. It is a scripting best practice to create the functions in the order in which they will be used in the script. If this is not possible, you may choose to arrange the functions alphabetically or by intended use. What you do not want is a jumble of functions whose only arrangement is the order in which you figured out you needed them. To create a function, we use the function key word. Because there is nothing to pass to the function, the parentheses are empty. This is seen here:
Function Get-ExplorerSettings()
After we have created the function definition, we create the script block for the Get-ExplorerSettings function. The script block begins and ends with curly brackets (which are like curly fries only with zero carbs). The cool thing about using Windows PowerShell to read the registry is that you can use the Get-ItemProperty cmdlet and specify the path parameter and—voila!— you get back all the properties from that registry key. This is seen here in a truncated fashion:
PS C:\> Get-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
PSPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Window
PSParentPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Window
PSChildName : Advanced
PSDrive : HKCU
PSProvider : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\Registry
Hidden : 1
ShowCompColor : 1
HideFileExt : 0
DontPrettyPath : 1
ShowInfoTip : 1
We use the Get-ItemProperty cmdlet to return the entire registry key. We store this custom Windows PowerShell object in a variable called $RegExplorer as seen here:
$RegExplorer = Get-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
It is time to print out the values we obtained from the registry. However, because we are not interested in everything from the registry key and we would like to explain a bit about the values, we use a subexpression and expanding strings to print out the information in which we are interested. There are two kinds of strings in Windows PowerShell. The first is expanding and the second is literal. The double quotation mark will expand the value of a variable. The problem here is that we want to avoid concatenation by using the expanding string. However, if we do not use a subexpression, we will get an unraveling of the object as seen here:
PS C:\> "Display hidden files and folders is $RegExplorer.SuperHidden"
Display hidden files and folders is @{Hidden=1; ShowCompColor=1; HideFileExt=0; DontPrettyPath=1; ShowInfoTip=1; HideIc
ons=0; MapNetDrvBtn=0; WebView=0; Filter=0; SuperHidden=1; SeparateProcess=0; ListviewAlphaSelect=0; ListviewShadow=0;
ListviewWatermark=0; TaskbarAnimations=0; StartMenuInit=2; StartButtonBalloonTip=2; ServerAdminUI=0; LoosenRudeAppCheck
=1; TaskbarSizeMove=0; TaskbarGlomming=1; Start_LargeMFUIcons=1; Start_MinMFU=6; Start_ShowControlPanel=1; Start_Enable
DragDrop=1; StartMenuFavorites=0; Start_ShowHelp=1; Start_ShowMyComputer=1; Start_ShowMyDocs=1; Start_ShowMyMusic=1; St
art_ShowMyPics=1; Start_ShowPrinters=1; Start_ShowRun=1; Start_ScrollPrograms=0; Start_ShowSearch=1; Start_ShowSetProgr
amAccessAndDefaults=1; Start_ShowRecentDocs=2; Start_AutoCascade=1; Start_NotifyNewApps=1; Start_AdminToolsRoot=2; Star
tMenuAdminTools=1; NoNetCrawling=1; FolderContentsInfoTip=1; FriendlyTree=0; WebViewBarricade=1; DisableThumbnailCache=
0; ShowSuperHidden=0; ClassicViewState=0; PersistBrowsers=0}.SuperHidden
As you can see, everything is displayed. To prevent this unraveling, we use the subexpression to force Windows PowerShell to evaluate what is in the parentheses first and then return the value to the string. We do this for all the property values in which we are interested, as shown here:
"Display hidden files and folders is $($RegExplorer.SuperHidden)"
"Hide File extensions is set to $($RegExplorer.HideFileExt)"
"Show system files and folders is set to $($RegExplorer.ShowSuperHidden)"
"Hide desktop icons $($RegExplorer.HideIcons)"
"Use Web view for folders $($RegExplorer.WebView)"
"Display correct file name capitalization $($RegExplorer.DontPrettyPath)"
"Prevent automatically locate file shares and printers $($RegExplorer.NoNetCrawling)"
} #end Get-ExplorerSettings
After creating Get-ExplorerSettings, it is time to create a function to allow us to change some of the values. The first thing we do is use the function keyword to create the Set-ExplorerSettings function as seen here:
Function Set-ExplorerSettings()
We could have cheaped out and used a series of Set-ItemProperty cmdlets, each with a hard-coded value for each property we wished to change. But then we decided that it would be much cooler to use a hash table here. Don't get too excited about the term hash table—it is very similar to the Dictionary Object from VBScript fame.
To create a hash table, you use the ampersand and a set of curly brackets as seen here. Note that each key/value pair is assigned with an equal sign, and each pair is separated by the semicolon:
$a = @{"a" = 1; "b" = 2}
If you want to know how many items are in the hash table, you can use the count as seen here:
To walk through the hash table, you can use the foreach statement just like in VBScript. This is seen here:
foreach($key in $a.keys) { $key; $a[$key] }
Here you can see the hash table we create named $regValues:
$RegValues = @{
"SuperHidden" = 1 ;
"HideFileExt" = 0 ;
"ShowSuperHidden" = 0 ;
"HideIcons" = 0 ;
"WebView" = 0 ;
"DontPrettyPath" = 1 ;
"NoNetCrawling" = 1
We can now create a variable to hold the path to the registry settings. We call the path variable $path (for obvious reasons):
$path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
When that is done, we need to walk through the hash table. To do this we use the foreach statement. We use the variable $key as the enumerator to keep track of our place in the collection of keys we obtain from the keys property. When we do this, we use the Set-ItemProperty cmdlet connect to the path specified in the $path variable, connect to the registry property name held in the $key variable, and assign the value that is associated with that element from the hash table. The last thing the function does is use an expanding string and a subexpression to print out a confirmation message for each registry key. This message is seen in this image:
The complete foreach statement is shown here:
ForEach ($key in $RegValues.Keys)
Set-ItemProperty -path $path -name $key -value $RegValues[$key]
"Setting $path $($key) to $($RegValues[$key])"
} #end Set-ExplorerSettings
After that has been done, it is time to evaluate the command-line parameters to see which function gets called. To do this, we use the if statement. If the script was run with the –get parameter, the Get-ExplorerSettings function is called. If the script was run with the –set parameter, the Set-ExplorerSettings function is called. If both parameters are used, both functions will run. This is seen in this image:
Here is the code that evaluates the command line:
if($get) { Get-ExplorerSettings }
if($set) { Set-ExplorerSettings }
The complete script is uploaded to the Scripting Guys Script Repository. You can download the script from that location ... remember to save the file with a .ps1 file extension.
Well, WA, that is about it for today. Remember that you can use Tweakomatic to easily discover additional things you could configure by using this technique. See you tomorrow as we continue registry week.
Ed Wilson and Craig Liebendorfer, Scripting Guys
Trying this on a Windows 2008 server but to no avail. The registry entries referenced by these scripts do exist on this server but changing them has no impact on Explorer. Any ideas?
Hello Scripting Guys,
Thank you very much for this wonderful script, I am new to Powershell world and trying to learn it step by step.
This was my fist script which I customized to my environment and Hurray it worked. Thanks to you.
Keep up the great work
I seem to be having an issue using this script on my 2008R2 server, but then I noticed something peculiar...Scripting Guy seems to be having the same issue I am!
I am attempting to set the following Windows Explorer values for a new server install:
GENERAL Tab
- Show all folders (default: unchecked)
- Automatically expand to current folder (default: unchecked)
VIEW Tab
- Display the full path in the title bar (Classic theme only) (default: unchecked)
- Show hidden files, folders, and drives (default: unchecked)
- [uncheck] Hide empty drives in the Computer folder (default: checked)
- [uncheck] Hide extensions for known file types (default: checked)
- [uncheck] Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) (default: checked)
Using the script provided at the link, this is what my SET looks like (notice the order of my $RegValues array):
Function Set-ExplorerSettings(){
$RegValues = @{
"NavPaneShowAllFolders" = "1";
"NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder" = "1";
"Hidden" = "1";
"HideDrivesWithNoMedia" = "0";
"HideFileExt" = "0";
"ShowSuperHidden" = "1"
$path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
ForEach ($key in $RegValues.Keys){
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name $key -Value $RegValues[$key]
"Setting $path $($key) to $($RegValues[$key])"
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState -Name FullPath -Value "1"
"Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState(FullPath) to 1"
Running this script (taken directly from Scripting Guy's code download, and only modified for variable values), this is the output I get:
Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder to 1
Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced HideDrivesWithNoMedia to 0
Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced HideFileExt to 0
Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced ShowSuperHidden to 1
Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Hidden to 1
Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced NavPaneShowAllFolders to 1
Setting HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState(FullPath) to 1
If you compare the order of the $RegValues array to the output from running the script, you will notice that the order of the array variables does not match the order of the output from the script. I'm very new to Powershell scripting (started 5 days ago), but this doesn't make any sense to me at all. Scripting Guy, if you look at your SET section in the above guide, you are having the same issue I am (provided you are using an identical script)
Could this be the source of the problem I am having with my expected results? When I execute this SET command above, I *expect* the following results:
- Show all folders (checked)
- Automatically expand to current folder (checked)
- Display the full path in the title bar (Classic theme only) (checked)
- Show hidden files, folders, and drives (checked)
- Hide empty drives in the Computer folder (unchecked)
- Hide extensions for known file types (unchecked)
- Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) (unchecked)
However, what I get (consistently) is the following:
*****- Show hidden files, folders, and drives (unchecked, Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives is selected)
*****- Hide empty drives in the Computer folder (checked)
*****- Hide extensions for known file types (checked)
Where am I going wrong???
Hi Ed & Craig,
I wanted to write a simple script to remove "Shortcut" text from shortcuts. I' know I have to update a registry key but I am unclear about what I am seeing and what I need in a set-property statement.
I have this:
get-itemproperty hkcu:Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -name link
which gives me this output:
PSPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
PSParentPath : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
PSChildName : Explorer
PSDrive : HKCU
PSProvider : Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\Registry
link : {30, 0, 0, 0}
I believe the link value should be {0,0,0,0}. I don't understand the curly braces displayed in the above output. Is link a hash table? How would I update just the 30 to zero?

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This 'Hospital', or almshouses, was founded in 1595 by Sir John Boys for 8 poor men and 4 poor women, known as 'brothers' and 'sisters'. Sir John had made a fortune in legal practice. He had perhaps been inspired by Sir Roger Manwood's foundation set up 20 or so years before.
The Hospital was supervised by a warden whose duties were also to conduct 'public prayers' morning and evening in the hospital chapel and celebrate communion at least once a week. His duties also included managing a 'Spital School' set up in the Hospital so his annual stipend of £10 was perhaps well earned. The residents were expected to attend these services and one of the brothers was appointed gatekeeper and also held the key to the Hospital chest. The pupils were to be taught to 'freely to read and write, and cast accounts', up to twenty boys, above twelve years old could attend the school.
Money was set aside for clothing for the residents and also the pupils at the school; this money also provided for four of the boys to be apprenticed each year. Later this was increased to 10 boys. This spital school lasted for more than 250 years until the setting up of government schools; these survive as the Simon Langton Schools of today. The money originally set aside for apprenticeships was paid and continues to be paid to these successor schools.
Some of the original Elizabethan buildings (Images 1 and 2) remain but alterations were made to the Hospital in 1935 when part of the oldest section (Image 3 ) was demolished and a new wing and hall was built (Image 4). With subsequent improvements the hospital now provides up to date accommodation for 17 residents.
What to see:
Access: private but front visible from Sturry Road
Sources: Ingram Hill (2004); Hasted (1800)
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Brooklyn Nets v New York Knicks
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Gerald Wallace of the Brooklyn Nets dunks against the New York Knicks... Fotografía de noticiasBaloncesto,Basket-ball - NBA Pro,Brooklyn Nets - Equipo de baloncesto,Ciudad de Nueva York,Deporte,EE.UU.,Gerald Wallace,Horizontal,Lanzar la pelota,Madison Square Garden,Mate de baloncesto,NBA,New York Knicks,PartidoPhotographer Al BelloCollection: Getty Images Sport 2012 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 19: Gerald Wallace #45 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on December 19, 2012 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)


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Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2007-4
January 22, 2007
Table of Contents
On October 18, 2006, on page 61693 of the Federal Register (71 FR 61441), a notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing (REG-141901-05, 2006-47 I.R.B. 947) announced that a public hearing concerning guidance on the taxation of the exchange of property for an annuity contract will be held February 16, 2007 in the auditorium of the New Carrollton Federal Building, 5000 Ellin Road, Lanham, MD 20706. The location of the public hearing has changed.
The public hearing will be held in the IRS Auditorium, Internal Revenue Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
Concerning submissions of comments, the hearing, and/or to be placed on the building access list to attend the hearing, Kelly Banks, (202) 622-0392 (not a toll-free number).
LaNita Van Dyke,
Branch Chief,
Publications and Regulations,
Legal Processing Division,
Associate Chief Counsel
(Procedure and Administration).
(Filed by the Office of the Federal Register on December 26, 2006, 8:45 a.m., and published in the issue of the Federal Register for December 27, 2006, 71 F.R. 77653)
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Verona hotels
What travelers to Verona are saying
Venerable Verona
Verona is famous around the world as the setting of Shakespeare's tragic romance Romeo and Juliet. But there's so much more to this northern Italian city than obsessive teen love.
You'll find plenty of ways to spend your days in Verona, but nightfall is when your real options begin. After a long day of hunting designer labels on the Via Mazzini, take a leisurely stroll around the Piazza Bra, where every restaurateur will swear his gelato is the best. If you're less commercially minded, venture behind the Roman Amphitheatre, where you can scale Verona's tallest hill and see the Austrian Barracks. The finishing touch they put on the region's best sunset is a sight to rival even Leo DiCaprio in a suit of armour…
Verona's Top 10
10. Sant Anastasia Built in 1280, the church's façade is covered with still-discernable biblical scenes.
5. San Zeno Maggiore Church The site of the famed death scene from Romeo and Juliet attracts lit geeks and Leo lovers in equal numbers.
9. Casa di Giuiletta Said to be Juliet's very own house, thousands of love letters are left each year on the balcony.
4. Villa InCanto Opera Lirica If you're yearning to see opera in Italy, this traditional venue is the place.
8. Verona's Cathedral This 12th century duoma is a stunning (and surprisingly pristine) example of Romanesque architecture.
3. Sigurta Park Well worth the steep entry fee, this park fully deserves its rep as one of the five prettiest in the world.
7. Piazza dei Signori Often described as the Heart of Verona, this bustling square is surrounded by buildings of all eras.
2. Arena di Verona This Roman amphitheatre is almost as renowned for its exceptional performances as it is for its well-maintained façade.
6. Torre dei Lamberti If you're not afraid of heights, this tower offers the crème de la crème of Verona vistas.
1. Piazza delle Erbe Home to the most beautiful and important buildings in the city.
Verona History
- Piazza dei Signori – This square is edged with interesting historic 12th- to 17th-century buildings.
- Scaliger Tombs – The Scaliger family ruled Verona in the 12th to 13th centuries.
- Porta Borsari – The most impressive Roman gateway that protects the entrance to the old town.
- Ponte Pietra – This 'Bridge of Stone' dates back to the Roman era.
- San Fermo – This church has recently been excavated to reveal some of the structures, shrines and frescoes of earlier 6th to 11th centuries.
Verona Art & Culture
- Opera Festival – The annual summer opera season at the Arena di Verona.
- Casa di Guilietta – Visit the balcony on Via Cappello that was part of the story that inspired Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet'.
- Museo Lapidario Maffeiano – This museum hosts a unique collection of ancient sculptures
- Castelveccio – Verona's main art gallery is a 14th-century castle holding some much-loved paintings.
- San Zeno Basilica – Gaze admiringly at the Renaissance frescoes within this church.
Verona Shopping
- Via Mazzini – A luxury shopping street that is home to the likes of Gucci and Versace.
- Piazza Erbe – Pay a visit to the unique market stalls that are based here on the square.
- Christmas Market – Verona has a wonderful Christmas market every December with more than 300 stalls selling gifts and food.
- Corso Porta Bosari –One of Verona's key shopping streets.
- Corso Santa Anastasia –This street is heaven for antique hunters!
Gay & Lesbian Verona
- Romeos – A lively gay disco club on Via Giolfino.
- Milk – Gay film and theatre are the order of the day here at this gay and lesbian community centre.
- L'eglise –A gay-friendly cocktail bar in a historic former church building on Via Felicity.
- Gheduzzi Giubbe Rosse – This library at Anastasia holds a wide range of homosexual literature.
- La Tana B&B –This friendly bed and breakfast is in a handy location next to the train station.
Verona Outdoor
- Giardino Giusti – These renaissance gardens on Via Giusti are stunning, and climbing the staircase in the building lets you look over the whole of Verona.
- Parco Giardino Sigurta – This park has a little train for children to ride, as well as ponds and quiet spots to occupy the family.
- Canevaworld Resort – A fun water park in Lazise sul Garda, Verona, just outside the city.
- River Adige – There are plenty of spots to while away the day in the sun here.
- Lake Garda – Just a 30-minute drive from the city of Verona is this magnificent lake.
Verona Sport
- See the main football team Hellas Verona play at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.
- Have a game at the Verona Golf Club on its world-class course.
- Experience a Marmi Lanza Verona volleyball game at Bluvolley.
- Go for a jog along the banks of the Adige River.
- Explore the city by bike. There are more than 50 cycling clubs, so you will find them all over the city.
Verona Events
The international Festival del Cinema Sentimentale e Melo comes to Verona in March and April, bringing some old favourites alongside new releases.
Who said you can't drink before noon? April's Vinitaly is Verona's biggest and best wine festival. The best in local and international winemakers showcase their goods.
The Opera Season runs from June to August and attracts visitors and acts from around the globe.
A mix of religious rite of passage and music festival, the quirky Festa dei Cimbri a Camposilvano shows the weird side of Verona in July.
The town square is home to a live action version of the Nativity Scene in December. Each year brings something new to the story.
When To Go
Below-freezing temperatures are not uncommon from November to January, so dress warmly.
July and August are easily the warmest months, when the temperatures nudge 30°C (86°F).
If you can't stand crowds, avoid summer – it's vibrant, but congested.
Getting Around
Walking is the best way to visit the nooks and crannies that make Verona wonderful.
Many hotels are located in the suburbs, so be sure to double-check the bus timetable before venturing to the more popular attractions.
A rental car is a good option if your stay in Verona is more of a pit stop.
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Instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", Verona is a popular destination in Italy's beautiful Veneto region. Home to a famous, if not fictional, balcony and monument to the Bard's tragic heroine, the UNESCO World Heritage city of 260,000 people is a real treasure.
A wealthy class of nobles built Verona into a fashionable and majestic city almost one-thousand years ago. As a result and because of Verona's vital role as a commercial hub over time, the city has a priceless trove of exquisite monuments, landmarks and architecural gems to explore. From the magnificent Roman Arena to the Romanesque Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, Verona Cathedral and ancient Ponte di Castelvecchio, Verona has enough attractions to make your head spin. For a special treat, head to the top of the Castel San Pietro for the most awesome panoramic view of what is a remarkable Italian city.
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With hot summers that can be uncomfortable at times, the pleasant spring and fall weather draws many tourists to Verona.
- Winter (December to February) 2-8°C
- Spring (March to May) 5-22°C
- Summer (June to September) 17-28°C
- Fall (October to November) 7-19°C
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4-H members place in Project Achievement competition
Hart County Cloverleaf 4-H members competed at Project Achievement on Nov. 23. Project Achievement was held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton. Out of nine counties competing and a total of 281 competitors, Hart County 4-H had the highest number of participants, 59. Hart County 4-H also had the highest percentage of first place winners, 49 percent. Accompanying the Hart County 4-H members to Project Achievement were 4-H agent Brandi Shiflet, 4-H program assistant Amber Adams and 4-H volunteer Christy Holcombe, all of the Hart County organization. Bus drivers were Jenny Bartlett and Laurie Foster.
4-H Project Achievement helps members develop both oral and written communication skills while becoming knowledgeable in their topic of interest. The official objectives of project achievement are:
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My Chemical Romance's New song- "Stay Awake"
Yeap! That's right. My Chemical Romance has a new song, they have promised not to give out the official name, so I am guessing it will be on the next album. I will refer to it as "Stay Awake" since that is the main part you can't hear of the song. So here is a playlist of a few different live recordings of the song and the Prudential Center in New Jersey October 24th, 2007.
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Silly Putty For Lafayette's Potholes?
Do you remember Silly Putty? I am not exactly sure how we were supposed to use it but I know as kids we used it a lot. I had loads of funny pressing the gooey stuff on the comic pages of our hometown newspaper and then peeling off a mirror image that was now imprinted on the putty.
It's hard to believe that a goo like substance that is similar to Silly Putty could some day be saving me money on tire repair, alignment and making our streets a lot safer. No, it won't be actual Silly Putty they put in the potholes but a substance very similar in its make up. These Non-Newtonian fluids as they are called were the hit of high school science class. You've probably seen the demonstrations a gooey like substance flows like water but when you step on it or hit it, it suddenly becomes a solid.
I don't know exactly how the science works but if it means no more potholes I am for it. I think the first place I would put this stuff would be at the intersection of Congress and Rue De Belier there is a big bump there. There is also a nice lane changing bump very near the right angle turn on the Milton Highway. So where are the worst potholes on your daily drive? I know the entire Declouette Highway near Breaux Bridge at one time was more pothole than highway. If it works I am all for it although it will mean few trips to see my dentist Dr. Theriot to get my fillings reset.


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Four years ago, NYC filmmaker (and pastry chef!) Arden Wohl teamed up with Julie Dicterow, co-founder of vegan-approved brand Cri de Coeur. The result? Arden Wohl x Cri de Coeur. Fast-forward to a few collections later and the collab is still going strong. We sat down with the environmentally conscious designers before the hustle and bustle of NYFW to get the scoop on their latest line.
How long have you two been collaborating?
Julie: This is our fourth season together, but Cri de Coeur has been around since 2008.
Arden: The interesting thing is that it's no longer a one-off – it's now a full-time partnership.
Julie: We're joining forces!
How do world issues influence your designs?
Arden: We stopped using leather with global warming in mind. Some of the world's greatest problems would end if the world went vegetarian.
Julie: It's all about veganism beyond the dinner plate – it's what we wear, everything we do, and the businesses we support.
Do you think fashion will become more sustainable now that major houses, like Stella McCartney, are setting the tone?
Arden: Absolutely!
Julie: We're depending on it. The more people know, the more it's possible to do things the way we've been doing them. We hope the demand grows nationwide and around the world.
What's exciting you about fashion today?
Arden: New technology!
Julie: Sustainable fashion – the new fabrics and textiles that are becoming available that aren't leather. Using denim and polyurethane for shoes… and faux fur is really exciting!
Tell us about your inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2016 Collection.
Arden: It was based off a French film from the 60s, Cléo from 5 to 7, which was all about transitioning from an old-school way of living to the modern world. We felt very connected to that and recreated the French-marketplace feel in our installation.
Julie: It's a feminist movement!
Arden: Someone got mad at me once and called me a "vegetarian feminist," and I thought that was actually the best compliment ever.
What's one pair of shoes from the collection every girl should have?
Arden: The fringed booties!
Favorite NY spot?
Arden: Oh, this is hard. The High Line! I love being on the West Side and the High Line.
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In recent years, there has been an increasing amount of warnings and argument over the
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In 1938, the FDA passed the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act which would allow for the banning of products deemed harmful to the public, but lobbying by the haircolor industry resulted in hair dyes using Coal Tar being exempted when the act was passed. While the exemption prevents the prohibition of the hair dyes with Coal Tar-based ingredients, the FDA does require that warning labels acknowledging the potential for allergic reactions be placed on these products, as well as instructions for patch testing to determine potential sensitivity.
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The most recent studies on Coal Tar-based hair colors state that women using permanent hair dye at least once a month for a period more than one year more than double their risk of bladder cancer (USC School of Medicine, Gago-Dominguez et al. 2001). It also stated that women who are genetically vulnerable to bladder cancer (so-called slow acetylators who are exposed to some carcinogens for longer periods of time) using permanent hair dye at least once a month for a period of 10 years or more had more than 4 times more risk for bladder cancer. The study does not state the base line risk for bladder cancer development, which would be imminently useful in understanding the amount of risk being purported.
It should also be noted that salon professionals had much greater increase of risk of bladder cancer due to hair dye exposure than the non-professionals referred to above.
The substance called Coal Tar is created as a by-product of the process of converting bituminous coal into coke (a hot-burning fuel used in smelting iron). The development of the Coal Tar products industry was the result of an accident during an attempt to make an artificial form of quinine in 1856. William Perkins failed experimentation resulted in producing a purplish powder which he later discovered was useful as a textile dye. In continued experimentation more Coal Tar Dyes were created in new colors. Their popularity and thus profitability came from their ability to create brighter and more lasting colors than other organic vegetable dyes.
Concern over Coal Tar-ingredients has resulted in many manufacturers removing known offenders from their ingredients and replacing them with other compounds. The safety of these compounds has been questioned by some scientists because hey have similar chemical structures to the ingredients they replaced.
If you are concerned about the existence of Coal Tar ingredients in your hair products, the following is a list of some of the substances to look for in the ingredients list of your haircolor when you shop. These ingredients have been found to penetrate the skin of humans and animals in testing, and are reported to cause cancer in at least one animal species:
• 4-methoxy-m-phenylenediamine
• 2,4-diaminoanisole
• 4-chloro-m-phenylenediamine
• 2,4-toluenediamine
• 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine
• 4-amino-2-nitrophenol
In April 1993, the FDA Consumer released recommendations for those people concerned over the reported cancer risks of Coal Tar hair dyes. They state that consumers might also want to consider
using henna
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Henna products on the market can give a range of colors, from dark brown through various reddish-brown and lighter red to reddish-blond shades. They cannot, however, lighten hair. Lead acetate dyes gradually darken hair and are commonly used in progressive type hair colorings, such as those advertised as being for men. None of these colors may be used on
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JTabbed Pane - top placement in Nimbus - appearance differs from bottom?
If I place the tabs at the bottom of a JTabbedPane there is a nice blue line across the pane. However, if I place the tabs at the top, the line is missing. I notice in the Java Control Panel, the line does appear even with the tabs placed at the top. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I am using the tabbed pane in exactly the same way as I do with other look and feels - and with them, the application works fine.
In addition, on Nimbus, the tabbed pane does not seem to calculate the correct preferred size, based on its components, - so when I place it in the north or south of a panel with a border layout, it is too small and the components it contains are sliced rather than shown complete. Again, on other look and feels, the layout works perfectly well; all the components are shown as I would expect them.
I have previously found that JToolBar uses a different layout manager on Nimbus than the default BoxLayout - this means adding glue does not work (there are outstanding bug reports and RFEs related to this).
All of this means that switching to Nimbus entails writing extra code to fix these layout problems. IMHO that breaks the Java idea of "write once, run anywhere". It's a great pity because I really do like the Nimbus look and feel - I would certainly like to offer it as an option for users of my application and, if the above issues could be removed, I would adopt it as the default appearance.
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Thanks for reporting the issue. Could you please submit a bug here:
You may post the incident ID, and I will post back the Bug ID once I've verified the issue.
Roger Y.
Hi Roger,
The incident ID is 1344850.
Before submitting the bug, I did further investigation and found that the problem only occurs if I use SCROLL_TAB_LAYOUT and not WRAP_TAB_LAYOUT.
So, it's a pretty minor bug but, nonetheless, a bug is a bug.
Thanks for reporting the issue. I've confirmed the issue. The Bug ID is 6747580. It may take a day or 2 for the bug to show up in the public bug database.
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David Orlo Dykes grew up in South Alabama where he came to know the Lord as a child and started preaching when he was 17. He is a graduate of Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, having received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975. He received his Master of Divinity degree and Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His doctoral emphasis was on evangelism and church growth. He received post-doctoral training at Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.
He has been preaching since 1970 and pastored churches in Alabama before coming to pastor Green Acres Baptist Church in 1991. Green Acres is recognized as one of the leading churches in America, in terms of missions and evangelism. The church has over 16,000 members and is known around the world for its emphasis on direct missions. Annually, Green Acres sends over 1,000 volunteer missionaries to various locations worldwide. Green Acres has been the #1 church among Southern Baptists in the amount given to the Cooperative Program for the last 18 years.
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In 2013 he published his first Christian novel, The Cloudstrike Prophecy, under the penname David Orlo.
David and Cindy have two married daughters and four grandchildren. Their eldest daughter, Jenni, is a dermatologist and her husband, Jason, is an emergency room physician. They live in Tyler with their children, Lizzie, Caroline and Grant. The Dykes' younger daughter, Laura Grace, is married to Dr. Jim Liner and they have a daughter, Ada Rose. They live in Tacoma, WA where Jim is a professor at the University of Washington in Tacoma.
Dr. Dykes has served as a trustee for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, East Texas Baptist University, The University of Mobile, Baptist Child and Family Services, and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. David enjoys leading educational tours to Israel and has visited the Holy Land over 25 times.
A mysterious prophecy from the Dead Sea Scrolls launches a task force to prevent a deadly bioterrorism attack on America. Global economist Regan Hart and private investigator Ty Kensington meet under unusual circumstances, but fate quickly leads them on a frantic chase from Georgia to Paris to find a dangerous Al-Qaeda cell. Solly, an archeologist and high-ranking Israeli intelligence agent joins in the hunt. This unlikely trio searches for clues to stop the terrorists. But will they find them in time?
Could America ever disappear? Twenty-one great empires reigned in the past and not one exists today. The Egyptian empire? Gone, leaving only a struggling country trying to survive. The great Persian Empire? Destroyed, except for an isolated nation called Iran. The Greek Empire? The Great Roman Empire? The mighty Soviet Union? All gone. Will historians soon add America to that list? We are at a serious crossroads in our nation today. Ten Requirements for America's Survival takes a fresh, commonsense approach to the Ten Commandments as our nation's roadmap back to God—one citizen and one family at a time.
God's Final Word is a guide to unraveling the truth of the mysterious last book in the Bible, chapter by chapter. Each of the 22 chapters corresponds with the chapters in Revelation, so you can easily use this book for individual study or in a small group setting to discuss each chapter. You will learn the key terms and symbols of Revelation to increase your understanding of world events and to reveal more of Jesus Christ to you.
Dozens of popular sayings are floating around that sincere people—even Christians—think are from the Bible and they're not. No matter how long you've been a Christian or how long you have been going to church, you've likely heard many of these wise sayings ascribed to the Bible. But what if the Bible doesn't say that? What if, in fact, the Bible teaches the opposite? Many with a shaky foundation of biblical knowledge confuse something that "sounds like it came from the Bible" with actual biblical truth. "Cleanliness is next to godliness"—is that really in the Bible? "Spare the rod, spoil the child"—does the Bible actually say that? Discover the truth for yourself in this fascinating, easy-to-read study that reveals the truth and error behind some of the most popular sayings of the day.
The world's greatest stories from the world's greatest Storyteller. When you hear the truth of Jesus in story form, you won't soon forget it. This collection of beloved parables of Jesus explains the central teachings of Christianity in a simple way that everyone can understand. If you need to be inspired or encouraged, He has a story just for you.
HOPE is the world's most valuable commodity today. You can't buy it. You can't earn it. It is a gift from God Himself. When we trust Him completely, we have H.O.P.E. for our lives. Having Only Positive Expectations enables you to face whatever challenges come your way. The Bible teaches there is HOPE when you are afraid. HOPE when your heart is breaking. HOPE for your family. And HOPE for your future.
If you're facing one of life's many disappointments, this book is for you. Sometimes life doesn't turn out the way we planned. The Bible has a lot to say about how to survive and even thrive during periods of loneliness, stress, worry, and frustration. We may have little or no control over many of our circumstances, but we can decide how we react when things don't go our way. As God helps us with our attitude and our approach to our problems, He can move us from desperation to celebration.
Are you going through a crisis right now? If you aren't, don't worry—the next one is just around the corner. Do you want to know why everything seems to be crumbling around you? Life is often full of unending trials, undeserved pain, and unanswered questions. However, it's possible to find comfort and peace where you least expect it—right in the middle of your pain. The story of Job shows us how. Most people think the ancient story of Job is about losing it all and gaining it back again. But that's just part of the story. There is much more to learn from his life, including the best (and worst) ways to help hurting friends and how to hear God's voice in the midst of a storm. Life lessons from the story of Job teach timeless truths about understanding God's purpose in pain and how to hold on to our hope and faith when we suffer. If you're going through hardship (or trying to help someone who is), this book will encourage and empower you to discover a supernatural peace despite life's pain.
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The Country Pantry is an ongoing ecumenical activity of 11 churches in the Clinton–Clark Mills–Westmoreland area. The Pantry's mission is to provide supplemental food and related items on a monthly basis to qualified needy families and individuals residing in the nearby area. The Pantry, whose storage and distribution facility is located at Annunciation Church in Clark Mills, is supported by volunteers and ongoing donations of food and money from area churches. School children, Scout groups, community organizations and individuals also support our efforts. The Pantry is administered by a Board with representatives from the churches, including Mrs. Cathy Fragale and Mrs. Jeanne Roback from St. Mary's.
In addition to regular monthly distribution of food items, special projects include Easter baskets, the Christmas Star Project, Thanksgiving turkeys, School Bells Project and Mittens and Hats for children. The St. Mary's community is a major supporter of the Pantry, contributing food and monetary donations and most importantly, volunteer workers. Alongside volunteers from other churches, St. Mary's parishioners transport food contributions to the Pantry and sort, stock, pack and prepare items for pickup by recipients. Additional volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in participating in this worthy endeavor, you can obtain further information by contacting Cathy (853-2306) or Jeanne (737-7650)


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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong is facing more doping allegations just a few months after he thought he had finally put them to rest.
Although federal investigators in February closed a two-year investigation without bringing criminal charges, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has filed new doping charges that could strip the seven-time Tour de France winner of his victories in cycling's premier race.
Armstrong insists he is innocent.
"I have never doped, and, unlike many of my accusers, I have competed as an endurance athlete for 25 years with no spike in performance, passed more than 500 drug tests and never failed one," Armstrong said in a statement. "Any fair consideration of these allegations has and will continue to vindicate me."
The move by USADA immediately bans him from competing in triathlons, which he turned to after he retired from cycling last year.
Armstrong has been dogged by doping allegations since his first Tour victory in 1999, but had hoped his fight to be viewed as a clean champion was finally won after federal prosecutors closed their probe. Armstrong has said the investigation took a heavy emotional toll and he was relieved when it ended.
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The Trololo Guy Has Passed Away
June 5, 2012 8:55 AM
As we reported last week, Eduard Khil, the Trololo guy suffered a massive stroke.
After being hospitalized in St. Petersburg from his stroke in April, which left him with severe brain damage, Khil passed away.
He was 77.
Back in 2010, a video of Khil was uploaded to YouTube of him performing "I Am Glad, 'Cause I'm Finally Returning Back Home" from 1976. The video quickly got millions of hits.


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The Fire Maple stoves featured in this article appear similar to ones sold under the name Olicamp in the United States. Am I correct to assume they are the same?http://www.libertymountain.com/shop/product.asp?p=30907&c=2081
Of course not!The Olicamp ones are BLUE! That obviously makes them ever so much better...:-)Cheers
The Fire Maple Hornet (or "Wasp" as it apparently says on the box when the stove arrives) is being sold as the Ion Micro in the US. HJAdventures in Stoving
Hi allEver wondered what a BPL article would look like in Chinese??Well, wonder no longer! This article has been translated into Chinese and published in the Chinese Outdoor magazine.A staff member at Fire Maple asked for permission to republish in the Chinese Outdoor magazine. I said OK subject to acknowledgement being made to BPL. As you can see by the text under the photo, that was done. Not sure they have ever republished anything else from the West like this.Cheers
Roger, do you have CO measurements for the FMS-117 and 118? I would guess they are similar to the 116t but your articles have taught me not to take such things for granted.
Hi Jeremy> CO measurements for the FMS-117 and 118Sorry, no direct measurements. Yes, I would expect them to be the same as for the 116T as they actually have the same burner head.The 116T makes a little bit of CO at the start as the burner-pot clearance is low and there are those cold Ti pot supports in the flame, doing a bit of quenching. Once they heat up the CO is tolerable. There are some graphs of this in Part 3 of the latest 'Evolution of a Winter Stove' series - due out in a couple of weeks. You should always have adequate ventilation of course.Edit: Part 3Cheers
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After months of waiting, we finally received our Olicamp Ion Microstoves, which is the Fire Maple 300T. I placed the Olicamp XTS pot, which is the Fire Maple FMC-XK6, and I found it to be very unstable. The three swing out pot supports provide only 2mm of space between their contact points and the inside of the heat exchanger. With care, one can rest the pot on the pot supports inside the HE ring, but I would have some concerns with a hot stove and full pot. The Optimus Terra Weekend HE was a little better, but if this stove does indeed rely on a "vortex" effect, this pot adds 15mm between the stove head and pot bottom.Disclaimer: I work at an awesome outdoor shop
I emailed the designer at Liberty Mountain, who is the distributor of the Fire Maple stoves under the Olicamp name in the US, he said that the Ion Micro Stove is designed to fit inside of the HE ring on the Olicamp XTS pot. Because the width of the pot supports are slightly larger than the inside of the HE ring, you have to angle the pot slightly in order to place it on the stove, which is a little odd. It is possible that it will get easier with practice, but I have my concerns.I also inquired if they would be importing the FMS-118 as a winter stove. There is a possibility they may replace their Xcelerator stove with this one. But, he indicated that in his testing, he has not seen any performance difference with the addition of the generator tube.
> the FMS-118 as a winter stove. There is a possibility they may replace their> Xcelerator stove with this one. But, he indicated that in his testing, he has> not seen any performance difference with the addition of the generator tube.His comment, as reported, puzzles me slightly. If he is talking about operation in 'warm' weather, then he is obviously correct and no-one would expect otherwise. But if he is talking about operation at 10 F, then he does not have a clue. I suspect the former, although it may also be that he has little experience in seriously cold conditions. I don't know.Cheers
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He is accused of a triple murder. He may have attended the funeral of his victims and offered condolences to the family. He owns a pawn shop. Sold a pawn shop to his victims. Buys and sells gold on the side. Lives in Kentucky.
He is a Baptist pastor.
It's only this last fact that makes this story a story. Triple murders, even at pawn shops, even when the children of the victims are present, rarely make national news. Murder stories are a dime a dozen, making news editors very selective about which ones they'll report.
But throw a preacher into the mix and you've got an interesting wrinkle. Preachers and murder rarely go together in the same story unless the preacher is visiting a murderer on death row. For that matter, preachers and pawn shop owners are rarely the same persons either.
My first reaction was that this incident was not newsworthy beyond a few Kentucky counties. It felt too tabloidy.
But on further consideration, I am glad that such stories are published. Of course, the accused is innocent until proven guilty. Even though the prosecutor contends he has clear evidence of guilt, the pastor says he can prove his innocence. The judicial system will run its course.
But this incident supplies the opportunity to reflect on what it means to live up to the standards of a sacred trust. Too many clergypersons have been involved in child sexual abuse. Too many higher church officials have tried to cover up such sin. Even one story of sexual dalliance on the part of the clergy is one too many. Same with misappropriation of church funds or any other violation of trust.
One might complain that a few bad apples shouldn't ruin the reputations of the 99 percent of clergy who are highly ethical and lead lives of quiet holiness. (The percentage is my own.) But I hope we never reach the place where clergy wickedness is so rampant that we shrug our shoulders and conclude, "That's not newsworthy; they're all like that."
Holy men and women are not the only ones for whom civilization sets high standards of behavior. The same kind of malfeasance could take the form of cops on the take, educators who cheat on their competency exams, lawyers who lie under oath, athletes who shave points, elected officials who sell influence, CPAs whose personal tax returns are fraudulent, etc.
When people prostitute their profession and violate the public trust their misdeeds ought to be exposed to the light as the worst kind of hypocrisy, which brings us back to the pastor facing charges in Kentucky. The story is worthy of attention not simply because he is a pastor, not simply because some people have an ax to grind with the church, not simply to bring public shame, but because we have higher expectations of some persons and professions who should know and do better.
Creede Hinshaw, of Macon, is a retired Methodist minister.
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Remember the U.S. Postal Service's plan to end Saturday mail delivery in order to save money? It's not going to happen, at least not for a while. The USPS says it's delaying the plan because Congress refuses to give its blessing.
It's just another in a long line of things Congress can't live without. A report released Tuesday by the Government Accountability Office, which serves as the auditing arm of Congress, detailed numerous government programs that all do essentially the same thing — costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
The report was the third of its kind by the GAO since 2011. The first two found 66 areas where federal government action overlaps, duplicates or is fragmented. This one identified 17 more such areas.
The examples are enough to make your teeth hurt.
The government has three agencies (the Agriculture Department, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Marine Fisheries Service) that are responsible for inspecting catfish! The GAO looked at 50 research and development contracts at the Department of Homeland Security and found 29 whose contracts overlapped with activities elsewhere in the department.
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College baseball: Florida Christian sweeps doubleheader with Ave Maria
The Ave Maria University baseball team lost both games against Florida Christian College on Saturday, finishing the weekend 1-2. The Gyrenes lost 4-2 in the first game of the doubleheader, and lost 2-1 in the second game.
In the first game, senior Alex Sanchez led the offense, going 1-for-3 with both of Ave Maria's RBIs on the day. Junior Joe Bocchino pitched a stellar four innings on the day, giving up only one earned run in the first of two games. Stephen Grove (1-1) picked up the loss for the Gyrenes, despite striking out three batters in two innings pitched.
In the second game of the day, the Gyrenes could not get their offense going, despite senior Gabe Loweree going 3-for-3 and senior Trace McDermott's 2-for-3 effort. Ethan Striz (0-2) gave up only two runs on four hits in a complete game effort for the Gyrenes.
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A Chip Off the Early Hominin Tooth
Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Sep 21, 2010
Were our early mammalian ancestors vegetarians, vegans or omnivores? It's difficult for anthropologists to determine the diet of early mammalians because current fossil analysis provides too little information. But a new method that measures the size of chips in tooth fossils can help determine the kinds of foods these early humans consumed.
Prof. Herzl Chai of Tel Aviv University's School of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with scientists from George Washington University and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has developed an equation for determining how the size of a chip found in the enamel of a tooth relates to the bite force needed to produce the chip.
With the aid of this information, researchers can better determine the type of food that animals, and early humans, could have consumed during their lifetimes.
Teeth are the only relevant fossils with staying power, Prof. Chai explains. Made of hard, mineralized material, teeth from animals that are thousands of years old remain relatively intact.
Teeth that display a greater number of large chips indicate that animals like our early ancestors were consuming harder foods such as nuts, seeds or items with bones. A lesser amount of small chips demonstrates that the animal's diet more likely consisted of softer foods, such as vegetation. Dr. Chai's findings were recently reported in the journal Biology Letters.
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The equation correlates well with a commonly-used equation from jaw mechanics - a more complex approach for determining the maximum bite force an animal can deliver.
Drawn from "fracture mechanics," concerned with the formation of cracks in brittle materials, Prof. Chai's equation takes into account the dimensions of the chip - its distance from the edge of the tooth - and from there solves for the bite force required to have made the chip.
The maximum force an animal can apply, notes Prof. Chai, relates to the thickness of the enamel and the size of the tooth itself.
"The bigger the tooth, the bigger area for chips to develop, and therefore, the more force the animal can produce," he says. The team surveyed tooth fossils from many types of mammalians, including six hominins, gorillas and chimpanzees.
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This is an improvement over previous methods, which relied solely on jaw mechanics and required an almost complete skull to determine eating habits.
This moves researchers one step closer towards grasping the dietary habits of early mammalians. Although the study of tooth chips cannot, thus far, reveal exactly what food produced the chip, it allows researchers to determine a range of foods, providing valuable information about the animal's life that other methods tend to miss.
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Cirque Du Eden presents: 2! A dancing elephant sideshow. (pt. 1)
On December 10, 2009, after a particularly tumultuous year I gave birth to a teenie tiny 4lb 4oz spitfire who is a superstar in her own right. Everyday we're treated to performances that rival Ringling Brothers' best show. So when it came time to choose a theme for my baby girl with the larger than life personality, nothing was more fitting than pink dancing elephants.


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Value Place and Dinosaur Capital Partners Seek Land to Develop 12 Boston-Area Hotels
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BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2013—Value Place, the largest economy extended-stay hospitality brand, and Dinosaur Capital Partners, the Boston-based development and investment firm, plan to develop 12 new corporate hotels in the Boston area over the next two years. Boston is Value Place's latest focus in its continuing rapid expansion across the U.S. The Wichita, Kan.-based extended-stay hotel-apartment hybrid was founded by renowned hotelier Jack DeBoer, creator of Residence Inn®, Summerfield Suites®, and Candlewood Suites®.
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Bhubing Rajanives Palace
Bhubing Rajanives Palace is a beautiful and famous tourist attraction located on Buak Ha Mountain, Suthep sub-district, Mueang district, Chiang Mai province. It was built by the order of King Rama V in 1961 to be used as a residence when he came to stay in Chiang Mai. It was also used to receive royal guests at different occasions. The climate here is cool throughout the year. It is surrounded by charming topography among mild fog in contrast with winter flowers well-arranged along the sidewalks leading to the palace. The internal area comprises Phrueksa Wisuitthikhun Palace, a two-storey building with a ground floor on the hillside; Siri Song Bhubing Palace that used eucalyptus wood for constructing a log cabin; and a two-storey applied Thai style guest house that was used as a residence of royal guests and senior civil servants accompanying the king. In the palace compound, there is a large reservoir with scenic and fresh landscape as well as a fountain to provide freshness. In addition, natural green fern garden aged 600-100 years exists together with a building decorated with flower gardens that are suitable for those who adore fragrant and refreshing flowers and love taking photos. While walking, the tourists can experience a wide variety of roses. If they do not want to walk, they can take a trolley car with a service fee of 300 baht per car (maximum three people). Through the passage, shops providing food or snack are available. In case of impolite dressing eg, shorts, clothes rental is available inside.
The travel to the palace is easy because it is the same way to Doi Suthep, a renowned mountain, which is about 5 km from Chiang Mai. You can take a red pick-up passing in front of Chiang Mai Zoo. You can also stop over to pay homage to Khru Ba Si Wichai Monument. Khru Ba Si Wichai is the one who constructed Phra That Doi Sutheip Temple. The red pick-up services are provided to lead to Doi Suthep, Bhubing Rajanives Palace and Doi Pui Hilltribe Village. The distance from Chiang Mai Zoo to Bhubing Rajanives Palace is about 17 km.
It is daily open from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. The ticket office opens from 8.30 to 11.30 am and 1.00 to 3.30 pm. The palace is, however, closed from January to the beginning of March because it serves as the royal residence during that time. For additional information, please contact the palace at 66 5322 3065 or www.bhubingpalace.org. The admission fee is 20 baht for adults, 10 baht for children and 50 baht for foreigners.
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