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Deputies made two new arrests in the case of a Lockport meth lab, the Lafourche Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies made two new arrests in the case of a Lockport meth lab, the Lafourche Sheriff's Office said.
At 126 Myrtle Drive earlier this month, drug agents found bottles believed to contain byproducts of meth production and several items used in the drug's production, the Sheriff's Office said. The resident, Shelby Howard, 19, was arrested and charged with creating or operating the meth lab, as was Kyle Trosclair, 29, of 128 Rubaiyat Drive, Thibodaux.
Now, deputies say Eugene Guidry, 23, and Paul Bourgeois, 18, both of Raceland, helped them make meth.
Both men were already in jail when they were booked Tuesday on the charges, the Sheriff's Office said. Bourgeois was arrested April 10 when deputies said they found him driving a stolen all-terrain vehicle on a La. 1 shoulder. Guidry had been arrested on contempt of court charges.
Bourgeois and Guidry were arrested the same day Trosclair was, records show. Howard was arrested the day prior when agents discovered the meth lab, deputies said.
With the additional charge of creation or operation of a clandestine lab, Bourgeois is in the Lafourche Parish jail on a $143,000 bond, which includes $100,000 in warrants from Terrebonne Parish for simple burglary and theft over $1,500, deputies said.
Guidry, who was booked with the same charge, is in the jail on a $55,000 bond, deputies said.
Staff Writer Katie Urbaszewski can be reached at 448-7617 or email@example.com.


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New Policy
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Minor/Technical Revision of Existing Policy
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Repealed Policy
The University of North Florida developed this Identity Theft Prevention Program ("Program") pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC") Red Flags Rule, which implements Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. This Program was developed with oversight and approval of the Board of Trustees after consideration of the size and complexity of the University's operations, account systems, and the nature and scope of the University's activities.
Red Flags Rule Definitions Used in this Program
Identity theft - Fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another person without authority.
Red flag - A pattern, practice, or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of Identity Theft.
Covered account - Potentially includes all accounts or loans that are administered by the University.
Identifying information - Any namy or number that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific person, including: name, address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, government issued driver's license or identification number, alien registration number, government passport number, employer or taxpayer identification number, student identification number, computer's Internet Protocol address, or routing code.
Fulfilling Requirements of the Red Flags Rule
In compliance with provisions of the FTC's Red Flags Rule, the University established an "Identity Theft Prevention Program". In compliance with the FTC's Rule, the University's program incorporates procedures to identify relevant red flags for new and existing covered accounts, detect red flags, and respond appropriately to prevent and mitigate identity theft.
Details of the program are included in the "Red Flag Program Procedures" document.
Program Administration
Responsibility for implementing and updating this program will lie with a working committee made up of the Controller's Office, ITS, General Counsel, Internal Audit and others as deemed appropriate.
University staff responsible for implementing the program shall be educated in the detection of Red Flags and the responsive steps to be taken when a Red Flag is detected. University staff shall be trained, as necessary, to effectively implement the program. University employees are expected to notify the Program Administrator once they become aware of an incident of identity theft or of the University's failure to comply with this program.
Service Provider Arrangements
In the event the University engages a service provider to perform an activity in connection with one or more covered accounts, the University will take the following steps to ensure the service provider performs its activity in accordance with reasonable policies and procedures designed to detect, prevent and mitigate the risk of Identity Theft.
1. Require, by contract, that service providers have such policies and procedures in place; and
2. Require, by contract, that service providers review the University's Program and report any Red Flags to the Controller's Office or the University employee with primary oversight of the service provider relationship.
Program Updates
The Program will be periodically reviewed and updated as appropriate to reflect changes in risks to students and the soundness of the University from identity theft. In doing so, the University's experiences with identity theft situations, changes in identity theft methods, changes in identity theft detection and prevention methods, and changes in the University's business arrangements with other entities will be considered.
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Motorola Titanium i1x pinouts
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Vendor: MotorolaMotorola was an American multinational telecommunications company founded in 1928. Motorola designed and sold wireless network equipment such as cellular transmission base stations and signal amplifiers. Motorola's home and broadcast network products included set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and network equipment used to enable video broadcasting, computer telephony, and high-definition television.
Device name: Titanium i1xSmart Phones, Mobile Phones
There is one pinout found for Motorola Titanium i1x.The pinout (pin-out) is a cross-reference between the contacts (pins) of an electrical connector and their functions. The link to appropriate pin assignment diagram is listed below.
- Micro-USB mobile phone/smartphone cable connector pinout standard micro-usb cable


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PR activities
Learn more about activities such as World Entrepreneur Of The Year, the World Economic Forum, and others.
World Entrepreneur Of The Year
The World Entrepreneur Of The Year (WEOY) Award was created by EY to recognize the significant accomplishments of entrepreneurs around the world. The program builds on EY's more than 20 years of success in running the Entrepreneur Of The Year® (EOY) Award programs in many countries. Read more about the program.
World Economic Forum
We have been a strategic partner with the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 1999. Discover more about our involvement in the WEF Annual Meetings.


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LSU Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Harry Rabenhorst
LSU Sports Interactive
This is the fourth in a series of six stories profiling the members of the 2009 class of the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame.
R.J. Marse
LSU Sports Information
To many LSU fans, the 20th century of Tiger athletics is highlighted by the 1958 football national championship, NCAA Final Four appearances in 1981 and 1986 and a decade of dominance during the 90s in baseball and women's track and field.
Names like Dale Brown, Skip Bertman and Charles McClendon often come up in conversation about the great coaches in LSU history. But the first half of the 20th century is often forgotten and one name from that time stands tall: the second-winningest coach in LSU history, former basketball and baseball head coach Harry Rabenhorst.
Rabenhorst will be inducted into this year's LSU Athletics Hall of Fame along with five other legends on that night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Other inductees include legendary football and track coach Bernie Moore, long-time LSU trainer Dr. Martin J. Broussard (profile), track and field Olympian Esther Jones (profile), football great Anthony McFarland (profile) and softball All-American Britni Sneed.
Tuesday night's 2009 LSU Hall of Fame Banquet is sponsored by Moniotte Investments, Deumite Construction, and Rabenhorst Funeral Homes.
From 1925-57, Rabenhorst won a combined 560 games as head coach of both the men's basketball and baseball teams and also served as an assistant coach on the football team from 1925-42. He followed his coaching career by moving into athletic administration at LSU, serving as an assistant athletic director from 1947-67 then as acting athletic director in 1968.
"Coach Raby was revered and respected nationally by the many who came to know him in the world of intercollegiate athletics," said former LSU coach and athletic director Carl Maddox in 1973. "But more significant is the esteem and the love he earned from the men who played for him. He was a great force for good and LSU is better for having had Coach Raby."
A Baton Rouge native, Rabenhorst began his collegiate athletics career at Wake Forest, where he played four sports in the years immediately following World War I. His best sport was football and he served as captain of the team his last three years and served as a coach during his junior and senior seasons. A running back for the Demon Deacons, Rabenhorst also earned All-State and All-South Atlantic honors as a junior and a senior. His most memorable moment at Wake Forest came when he booted a punt 110 yards during a Thanksgiving Day game against North Carolina State in 1919, a world record that still stands today. His future, however, was in coaching in addition to coaching on the football staff Rabenhorst was also a track and field coach each of his four years at Wake Forest.
After his playing days and academic career at Wake Forest had finished, Rabenhorst served in the Navy in World War I and officially began his coaching career upon his return home. His first stop was Greensboro (N.C) High School in 1921. After a year, he moved to New Mexico Military Academy for three years before finally returning to his native Baton Rouge to join LSU in 1925. For the next 32 years, Rabenhorst coached every baseball and basketball team at LSU, except for his years of service in the Navy during World War II.
As head coach of the LSU baseball team, Rabenhorst won 220 games, highlighted by SEC Championships in 1939 and 1946. Alex Box Stadium is named in honor of the former LSU outfielder that played for Rabenhorst in 1942. LSU's 1939 SEC title was the first baseball title in school history and came during one of the finest seasons for the program. That year, LSU posted a 22-5 record and had a 13-game winning streak. For all he did in baseball, however, Rabenhorst is most remembered for his work as head basketball coach.
In 29 years at the helm for the Tigers, Rabenhorst went 340-264. He won SEC Championships in 1935, 1953 and 1954 to go along with a "mythical" national championship in 1935 and a NCAA Final Four 1953, LSU's first Final Four appearance.
While the championships he helped earn will always be a part of LSU history, it was the players that Rabenhorst recruited to LSU and the way he taught them that truly made his tenure special.
"I have never known a coach with more humility and gentle feeling toward his players than Coach Rabenhorst," said the late former LSU football head coach Charles McClendon. "In trying times he knew how to keep your spirits up."
Rabenhorst's talent for teaching players shows through in the list of LSU greats that played for him during his coaching career.
Malcolm "Sparky" Wade, LSU's first All-American, helped lead the Tigers to the 1935 "mythical" national championship by averaging 12.7 points per game, one of the best averages in the SEC that season. Rabenhorst helped bring the Jena native to LSU in 1931.
Two other first-team All-Americans played for Rabenhorst at LSU, and one is remembered at both the professional and collegiate levels as one of the greatest basketball players of the 20th Century.
A native of Baton Rouge, Bob Pettit chose to attend LSU over a few dozen other schools. At the start of his career as a Tiger, Pettit didn't quite exude greatness. A self-described "goon" as a freshman, Pettit's review of his ability that season wasn't exactly outstanding.
"My reflexes were slow. I was lost on defense. I didn't know how to drive in for a shot, or fake and pass off the pivot," he said.
Needless to say, LSU coaches, led by Rabenhorst, were able to teach Pettit a thing or two about the game of basketball. During an era when freshmen weren't allowed to play on the varsity, Pettit was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection that led the league in scoring all three years. LSU won SEC titles in both his junior and senior seasons, making its first Final Four appearance during his junior year in 1953. Rabenhorst called Pettit "the best player at LSU since Sparky Wade."
"Those were great years at LSU," Pettit said. "I couldn't have asked for anything better than my four years at LSU. I received my degree in Business, played the sport I loved and made so many friends."
After retiring from coaching in 1957, Rabenhorst became a full-time Assistant Athletic Director, a position he had held while coaching since 1947. Twenty years later, Rabenhorst was name Acting Athletic Director while the LSU Board of Supervisors searched for the next Athletic Director, eventually choosing Carl Maddox. Rabenhorst retired in 1968 after 43 years of service to LSU and has been inducted into both the Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame.
"Coach Rabenhorst was a giant among men," said the late former SEC Commissioner A.M. Coleman upon Rabenhorst's death in 1973. " He came as close to meeting every ideal that we hope for in those who coach our young men as any person I've ever known. His many contributions and good influence in athletics are now a legacy that has become a part of the great traditions and heritage of the athletic world."
On March 10, Rabenhorst will join five other Tiger greats as they are inducted into the LSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The six 2009 inductees are Rabenhorst, former LSU football player Anthony "Booger" McFarland, former softball player Britni Sneed, former track and field sprinter Esther Jones, former athletic trainer Martin J. "Doc" Broussard and former coach and athletic director Bernie Moore.


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Ted Daniel, from Fort Loramie, OH, owns this '38 Plymouth coupe (pictured above), but only after trying for five years to buy it from the previous owner. When he finally did purchase it, it had been sitting in the guy's backyard and it was only covered in primer paint. It still had the original motor and transmission and, after almost four years of working on it, Daniel was able to drive it to the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville. Now it sports an independent front suspension, a 340 engine, and it's backed to a five-speed Dodge Dakota transmission with a hydraulic clutch and a 3.23:1 posi rear. The interior is all leather and features embossed flames in most of the panels.
Based in Northern California, Tom Lindgren took five years to build this '46 Plymouth for his wife, Billie, to whom he's been married for 46 years. He did the work on the car, which included a new clip, undercarriage, and bodywork, and he says it took nine months working four days a week on it to get done. The car now has a 3.9L Dodge motor under the hood, and it's equipped with an automatic trans, cruise control, electric windows, and seats. He's also working on his own project, a 1947 Plymouth convertible, powered by a balanced and bored 325 motor, and his daily driver is a '41 Cadillac.
Bob Spadavecchia, who lives in West Babylon, NY, spent five years on his '41 Plymouth, rebuilding it from the ground up. He found the car with a small-block 350, stock front axle, and an Olds rear, but he added a Fatman Fabrications Mustang II frontend and a narrowed 9-inch Ford rear outfitted with Mosher axles and a Detroit Locker wtih 3.70:1 gears. The brakes were updated, and a '57 392 Hemi (bored 0.060 over and assembled with H-beam rods, forged pistons, a Schneider roller cam, larger valves with a mild port, MSD ignition, a 6-71 Dyers blower, and twin 800-cfm Edelbrock carbs) was backed to a Chrysler 727 trans with a B&M shift kit and a 3000 stall converter. The PPG paint is called Emerald City, and is finished with ghost flames. Inside there is black tuck 'n' roll, and Bob says it's a real fun car to drive and gets a lot of looks, especially with the old Hemi in it.
Tim and Lori Kinney out of Des Moines, IA, started this project in July 2003 and bought it from the original owner's family for $300. Tim added the '80 Monte Carlo front and rear clip, and used other parts (such as the steering column, wiring, dash controls) from the donor, too. Patch panels for the floor were hand formed, and even the bumpers and emblems are handmade as well. The engine is a small-block 400 bored 0.030 over (406 inches) and uses an Edelbrock 750 carb and Mallory HEI ignition. The seats, out of a Sable, are heated and covered in black material, and the interior boasts a substantial sound system to boot. For rollers, Tim used chrome 15×7 and 15×8 wheels wrapped in Firestone rubber.


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Welcome to the Butterfly Guild!
The Butterfly Guild aims to raise money to fund exploratory, developmental, and novel research that will ultimately lead to healthier, happier, and longer lives for children diagnosed with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome.
A young child's story
After months of unexplained illness, rashes, weakness, discomfort, inability to keep down food, and loss of weight, a baby girl was diagnosed with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome at 6 months old. She is pancreatic insufficient, which means she needs to take pancreatic enzymes with each meal to be able to process her food. She is also neutropenic, which means that her body frequently does not produce enough neutrophils, the type of white blood cell that fights bacterial infection. Due to her lack of neutrophils, every fever she gets means a trip to the hospital and a potentially life threatening infection. Because she has Shwachman Diamond Syndrome, she has an increased risk of developing Leukemia. This young lady is treated at Seattle Children's Hospital. With the help of research funded by the Butterfly Guild, our hope is that she, and many other children just like her, can have a better chance of living a long, happy, and healthy life.
Mike's Story
Mike and his family frequently travel from Montana to Seattle Children's for treatment . Mike was diagnosed with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome in Spring of 2009. He was 12 years old at the time and on his way to earning his belts in Taekwondo. Some of the signs included lots of bruising, especially after he become competitively involved with Taekwondo. Mike's blood was tested for abnormalities. Low blood cell counts were just the beginning of what Mike has endured. Mike has had bone marrow biopsies, ear surgeries, and numerous tests. Finally, he was diagnosed with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome. The diagnoses offered an explanation as to why Mike, over the years, has had infections, rashes, lack of energy at times, stomach aches, and easy bruising. Now Mike gets monthly blood draws and bone marrow biopsies every six months. He takes numerous vitamins as well as enzymes for his pancreatic insufficiency. He has eye drops to fight an ongoing staph infection. Mike faces many challenges that seem never-ending due to absences from school and limited social interaction. Despite the many challenges and roadblocks, Mike lives life to the fullest. He has not been able to go back to Taekwondo, but he and his family hope that may change someday. Mike does, however, love to dance, listen to music, and play on the computer. To Mike's family, he is nothing short of a hero.
About Shwachman Diamond Syndrome
Shwachman Diamond Syndrome is an inherited bone marrow failure disease that mainly affects bone marrow, the pancreas, and the skeleton. Other organs may also be affected. Frequently those with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome have a decreased ability to digest food and do not produce the blood cells necessary to fight bacterial infections, which can quickly become life threatening for patients with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome.
The Butterfly Guild recognizes that exploratory research is integral in furthering treatment for persons diagnosed with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome. We hope this funded research will ultimately result in better treatment, longer life expectancy of diagnosed patients, and one day a cure for Shwachman Diamond Syndrome.
The Butterfly Guild hopes to build awareness of Shwachman Diamond Syndrome in the Seattle community and beyond. We hope to educate not only doctors but also parents and the community at large about this rare bone marrow failure disease that can affect many components of the body.


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The Master of Darkness proves that "crime does not pay" in two thrilling pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant."
First, The Shadow knows that "The Four Signets" hold a secret message that spreads crime and murder in their deadly wake. Then, the bequest of a rosewood music box leads to "Five Keys of Crime" that can provide its young heir with a fabulous inheritance�if he lives long enough to collect it!
BONUS: A Hollywood star steals the picture when female sleuth Carrie Cashin investigates the mystery of "The Three X's" in a tale by Theodore Tinsley.
This instant collector's item showcases the original color pulp covers by George Rozen and Modest Stein, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban, and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray.
Softcover. 128 Pages. Black & White. 7" x 10"
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Join for FREE, and start talking with other members, weighing in on community discussions, and more.
Also, by registering and logging in you'll see fewer ads and pesky welcome messages (like this one!)
1) I doubt it's that important unless you intend to do a computer science, math, or computational project at RSI. However, if you have the initiative, time, and ability to learn a language before you apply, more power to you. Your assessment of "it's good to have it, but it's not a dealbreaker" seems about right to me.TheDoctor10 wrote:HI GUYS. After getting a rather lost (in my defense, this thread is a little hard to find), I have finally arrived at your doorstep. And I have questions!
1) How important is programming? From what I've been told, it's good to have it, but it's not a dealbreaker. Is there a preferred language?
2) I've seen a lot of information about American applicants and international applicants, but what about Americans studying abroad? Especially we're not in an American or IB program? (I do the European Bac, which is a real joy.)
It is definitely possible to get into RSI without tons of prestigious science accomplishments. I applied to RSI with no prior research experience, no international olympiads, and only one AP science class. As it turned out, there were loads of people at RSI in the same boat as me - Rickoids ran the gamut from zero research experience to ISEF grand award winners, from people who hadn't taken a full year of chemistry to USNCO camp selectees. What everyone had in common was a love for science/math and a deep passion for discovery and intellectual challenges. Most people (even the most accomplished) said that they, too, were shocked to have been accepted - it seemed that no one who got accepted thought their credentials would be sufficient. You have a shot. And hey, even if you don't get accepted, you'll have essays you can use in other applications, and you'll have done a nice dry run for the college application process. Good luck!StudiousMaximus wrote:RSI is an absolute dream, but without much research experience, I'm not sure I'm qualified. I have great scores, nearly perfect grades, and good ECs. But I don't have that much in the realm of science/scientific research. Past RSI'ers: Is it possible to get in without loads of science accomplishments? Did you meet people there who did?
Thanks! I just want to make sure I have a smigen of a shot before I dedicate a lot of my time to the application.
Last year, the application wasn't available until early December. I assume the "access denied" message will go away when the application becomes available later in the year.eli1729 wrote:I just tried to make an account to apply and got an "access denied" error message. Is anyone else having this issue?


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Five places in Florida that time forgot
If you think the Sunshine State is nothing but strip malls and over-the-top amusement parks, you haven't seen the real Florida. Yes, it still exists — enchanting pockets where the local fishing pier is a happening zone, and sandy trails lead to lush jungles of live oak, strangler fig, and gumbo limbo trees. Exit off the interstate and explore a world of tiny islands and powdery beaches you can sleep on, with time out to paddle under a canopy of mangroves in the company of manatees. Hesitant as we are to share, here are five favorite slices of old Florida:
MATLACHA: one funky island
"Island people are odd people," says artist Leoma Lovegrove of Matlacha. "You have to sacrifice a lot to live on an island," she notes, especially one that's a mere one mile wide and one mile long, with no schools and no churches. That's Matlacha. Most people find it by accident, on the way to the barrier islands off the coast of Fort Myers.
Matlacha (pronounced mat-lah-SHAY) would be hard to miss: It's a happy jumble of colorful buildings, where bait shops sit next to art galleries, and the art practically spills onto the causeway. Lovegrove's gallery (239-283-6453, www.leomalovegrove.com) is painted pink with green polka dots, with mannequins poking out of the roof. Much of her wildly vibrant work has a theme: the Beatles.
There are about 30 galleries within three-tenths of a mile, and many feature the work of local artists — all of this just beyond the most "fishing-est bridge in the world." Conceivably, you could buy some bait, rent some gear, and try your luck, but it's easier just to enjoy the fruits of local waters at Old Fish House Marina (239-282-9577, www.jrmfishhouse.com). Even in the middle of the day, you're likely to catch a band — guys about the same vintage as Jimmy Buffett playing '70s cover tunes — the perfect soundtrack for spicy fish chowder and a beer.
PINE ISLAND: A sporty escape
After you've knocked around the galleries on Matlacha, it's a short drive to Pine Island. On this skinny slice of southwest Florida, you're more likely to see a bobcat than a pair of mouse ears, and the beach and baseball scene in Fort Myers seems a world away. The family-owned circa 1926 Tarpon Lodge (239-283-3999, www.tarponlodge.com) is the place to stay, thanks to its easy-going vibe. There's a pool, hammocks, and manicured lawns that lead to the blue expanse of Pine Island Sound, plus an award-winning dining room where fresh seafood reigns supreme. They'll even set you up with a fishing captain, so you can test your wits against tarpon, just as generations of local people have done.
How old Florida is it? We saw a bobcat wandering Pine Island Road just before dark. And, across from the lodge, there's the Calusa Heritage Trail, an interpretive path located on the site of a former Calusa Indian Village. Now we're talking really old Florida. The Calusa were here when Europeans first arrived on the shores in the 1500s. The lodge is also located along the Great Calusa Blueway, a 190-mile marked paddling trail that winds through Lee County (www.calusablueway.com).
For all its charms, Pine Island is missing something — a beach. By car, Fort Myers Beach is about 45 minutes away. By boat, it's a mere 20 minutes to Cayo Costa State Park, one of the bridgeless barrier islands sprinkled in the sound. The best way to go: Rent a kayak from Tropic Star (239-283-0015, www.tropicstarcruises.com) and bring it with you on the ferry to Cayo Costa. Better load up on snacks and water. All you'll find on Cayo Costa is sand, sun, shells, the odd feral pig, and gopher tortoises. By kayak, you'll enjoy the pure pleasures of this primitive paradise, including a paddle through a mangrove canopy and a lagoon favored by West Indian manatees. (Look for the telltale snouts poking out of the water.)
To the south are more famous islands, Captiva and Sanibel, but no place says old Florida like Cayo Costa.
BOCA GRANDE: A throwback to a graceful age
Think of Boca Grande as a baby Nantucket. Most people get around the island on golf carts, the perfect way to slow down to the island's leisurely rhythm. Reachable by causeway (and a $6 toll) from Fort Myers, Sarasota, and Tampa airports, this posh island outpost is home to the 100-year-old Gasparilla Inn & Club (941-964-4500, www.the-gasparilla-inn.com, rooms from $225), open from October to early July.
Decked out in sherbet hues and the original wicker chairs (albeit under many coats of white paint), the Gasparilla oozes old school charm: Jackets are required for gents in the dining room (in season) and tea is served daily from 4 to 5 p.m. "We go everywhere, to Harbor Island, and St. Bart's, but this place keeps drawing us back," says Alec Dinapoli from Portland, Maine, who's been coming to the hotel with his family for 20 years.
Days are spent on the golf course, the tennis courts, the croquet lawns, and at the beach club; beyond the hotel are a few shops and restaurants. We fell in love with Sisters Restaurant for pizza and pasta (941-964-2002, from $11.50), and a photogenic lighthouse at Gasparilla Island State Park.
This is upscale old Florida, a glimpse of what life was like when the railroad (now a bike path) came through the island, bringing wealthy vacationers. That part hasn't changed much.
ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Old-fashioned family fun
Drive over the causeway from Bradenton to Anna Maria Island, and feel the years slip away. Just beyond the colorful manatee welcome sign is an island that delivers retro family fun in a dazzling package of sand, surf, and sunsets. Anna Maria is all about the beach, and what a beach it is: baby powder sand dotted with tiny coquina shells, lapped by the aqua waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The sunsets are spectacular, with none of the hoopla of Key West, but all of the peaches and purples.
Accommodations here are delightfully low-key, mostly mom and pop "efficiencies" with kitchenettes, set on — or across the street from — the sea-oat-fringed beach. There's a terrific beachfront bed-and-breakfast inn, the Harrington House (941-778-5444, www.harringtonhouse.com, from $159), but there are no high-rise hotels, since buildings over three stories aren't allowed.
Island restaurants are gleefully quirky: Mr. Bones BBQ (941-778-6614, www.mrbonesbbq.com, from $9.99) offers everything from ribs to chicken tikka masala, plus beer, cooled in a coffin, while the classic Gulf Drive Cafe (941-778-1919, www.gulfdrivetiki.com, from $6.99) serves breakfast all day on the beach.
You could make plans to do things, like wander the Bird Walk on the bay side of the island, but better to simply let the lazy days unfold. For a little action, take the free island trolley to Rod & Reel Pier, where old-timers and little kids test their wits against the fish. On Anna Maria, timeless pleasures rule.
STEINHATCHEE: Woods and water
Never heard of Steinhatchee? Neither have most Floridians. Located in the wild, river-laced forests of north central Florida, also known as the "nature coast," this village of 1,600 folks is incredibly quiet — until scallop season, from July to mid-September, when the population swells and the Sea Hag Marina (352-498-3008, www.seahag.com) is abuzz with activity.
Anyone with a Florida saltwater fishing license (easily obtainable) can be a scalloper, and it's a blast. You don a mask, snorkel, and fins, carry a mesh bag to hold your scallops, and head out in a boat through the Steinhatchee channel to the gulf, and then go north or south for several miles until the inshore waters become clear. Then you look for scallops hiding in the sea grass. They move by snapping their shells and spitting water out — kind of a sandy spurt — and propel themselves in a zigzag motion. Local restaurants, like Roy's (352-498-5000, www.roys-restaurant.com), will cook your cleaned catch.
Other pursuits are equally outdoorsy, lsuch as paddling the Steinhatchee River and hiking the trails at (totally unimpressive, but interesting) Steinhatchee Falls, following in the footsteps of Timucuan Indians, Spanish explorers, and Civil War troops. Things get a little crazy during the annual Fiddler Crab Festival, held on President's Day weekend, when everyone turns out for events like the fiddler crab races.
There's nothing posh about this place, and that's just the way the locals like it. "Our fine mall is the dollar store," says Dean Fowler, owner of Steinhatchee Landing Resort. Designed to resemble a typical north Florida community from the early 1900s, Steinhatchee Landing (352-498-3513, www.steinhatcheelanding.com, from $140) is the best place to stay in this fishing village.
The nearest airport, Gainesville Regional, is nearly two hours away, so there's no danger that Steinhatchee will change anytime soon. "This is the anti-Orlando," says resident Kevin Kizer. "It's the country side of Florida, a real blast from the past."
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- 1 Can A Chiropractor in Magnolia Gardens Really Help Lower Back Pain?
- 2 What Are The Benefits Of Going To A Chiropractor in Magnolia Gardens, Florida?
Can A Chiropractor in Magnolia Gardens Really Help Lower Back Pain?
Low-back pain (often referred to as "lower back pain") is a common condition that usually improves with self-care (practices that people can do by themselves, such as remaining active, applying heat, and taking pain-relieving medications). Chiropractors in Magnolia Gardens employ manipulation—adjustment of the vertebrae— to help align a patient"s spine, and often prescribe regular visits. An alternate technique is to place the hypothenar eminence on the spinal tissues and again stress the joint to its end range of motion. Although chiropractors care for more than just back pain, the majority of patients visiting chiropractors are looking for relief for their aching, painful back. A chiropractor would want to see if withdrawing from Chiropractors For Lower Back Pain treatments, then has a residual effect, exacerbates the pain and/or reduces function and activity performance. The first step in treating lower back pain is to diagnose the condition causing the pain.
What Can A Chiropractor Do For Lower Back Pain?
When you wrench your back, your first impulse may be to rummage through the medicine cabinet for an over-the-counter pain drug or even ask your doctor to prescribe a strong opioid painkiller such as Percocet or Vicodin. But if you have back pain, traditional crunches and sit-ups actually make the pain worse, says Andrew Bang, D.C., of the Center for Integrative Medicine. For many patients with lower back pain, accepting that a Chiropractic treatment is needed and booking the first appointment is far more difficult than following through with consistent treatment over time. The lower back is the area that is most often affected by this pain. Many people in Magnolia Gardens, Florida who have no sign of spinal abnormalities on X-rays still suffer from excruciating pain that may include sensitivity to pressure, pain after prolonged activity, stiffness, cramping, muscle spasms, and pain that gets progressively worse and lasts longer. Chiropractic is a natural and holistic health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
What Are The Benefits Of Going To A Chiropractor in Magnolia Gardens, Florida?
In the low back or lumbar spine, a pinched nerve is often caused by a herniated disc or by the formation of bone spurs with osteoarthritis. The many acute and chronic issues that can trigger this symptom can also affect your lower extremities, effectively disabling you and ruining your quality of life. The position of lumbar spine manipulation is very similar to that used during sacroiliac joint techniques. Even when the pain is in the lower back, the problem tends to be with the entire spine, says Victor Meir Nazarian, a Los Angeles–based chiropractor. Some health care professionals in Duval County 32208 are trained to use a Chiropractic For Lower Back Pain technique called spinal manipulation to relieve low-back pain and improve physical function (the ability to walk and move). Most instances of back pain are mechanical (i.e. caused by injury or muscle strain, not serious medical conditions.)
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Can Chiropractic For Lower Back Pain in Magnolia Gardens Help With Sciatica?
Living with chronic low back pain is a challenge, but chiropractors want to emphasize to patients that self-therapy is a vital component of pain management. Chiropractics For Lower Back Pain includes a physical exam to check your range of motion, strength, flexibility, and to see if there is any obvious deformity. While it's usually done by a chiropractor in Florida, some doctors of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) and physical therapists also use the technique. The spinal manipulations used to correct subluxations (misalignments) of the spine can relieve painful pressure in your neck, back and head. Many will try massage therapy before trying chiropractic care because it seems more relaxing and hints that the condition causing back pain is less severe, but that form of treatment might not be enough.
Chiropractic care in Magnolia Gardens, Florida provides a healthy solution:
- Correcting nerve interference in the spine in order to provide long-term relief
- Providing a doctor that specializes in finding the location of and correcting vertebral subluxations which may cause lower back pain
- Treating lower back pain at its source, rather than masking the symptoms
How Do I Get My Sciatic Nerve To Stop Hurting?
Between these vertebrae are spongy pieces of cartilage called spinal discs that absorb impact, keep the spine in alignment, and prevent the vertebrae bones from grinding together. Chiropractors maintain a focus on spinal adjustments and treatment of surrounding structures. The term "pinched nerve" refers to compression of some sort on one of the delicate spinal nerves that branch off the spinal cord and travel to the distal parts of the body. Here at Chuta Station Chiropractic in Duval County, we know how to diagnose and treat lower back pain effectively through conservative care.
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HESSION family from Ireland to Essex County Massachusetts
Michael b. Apr 1834 Ireland Immigrated 1856 Occupation Hatter d. 18 Mar 1903
Wife Mary ( ) b. Mar 1835 Ireland Immigrated 1857 d. ?
Son James b. abt 1864
Son Timothy b. abt 1866
Son Henry b. abt 1870
Son Patrick H. b. 1870
Son John J. Mar 1872 9 Mar 1872 d.11 May 1937
Wife Mary Jane Sarsfield b. 10 Jan 1881 Nova Scotia,Can m. 12 June 1901 Amesbury,MA
d. 11 Feb 1980 Newbury, MA
Son John Sarsfield Hession b. 9 Apr 1902 Amesbury, MA
d. 20 Aug 1968
Dau Rita Agnes Hession (White) b. 17 Nov 1908 Amesbury, MA
d. abt 1993
Son Joseph Gerald Hession b. 16 Jan 1917
d. 16 May 1991 Bridgeport, CT
Son Michael b. Nov 1873
Dau Ellen G. b. May 1875
Dau Mary A. b. Jan 1879
Reid and Davis(Davies) family who emegrated to USA from Scotland and Wales 1868-1869
George Reid b. 1819 at Aberdeen Scotland and came to America abt 1869 with family.
Elizabeth Reid b. Sept. 20, 1845 at Carnarvonshire Wales. Her mother died when Elizabeth was 6 years old. Her father was Hugh Davis. She came to USA through Montreal Canada April 3, 1868. George and Elizabeth married 1n 1871 in Rockland, Maine and moved to Kansas where they settled and raised a family.
Elizabeth died March 24, 1897 at Lebo, Kansas leaving 4 sons and 2 daughters : James G. Reid,South Dakota,
Dr. James D. Reid, St. Louis Missouri, George Reid,Kansas, David who was 15 years old, Mrs. Adam Dixon, Hamilton Kansas, and Mrs. John Hugh Davis (Margaret), Orland, Maine.George died in Kansas June 3, 1899, when he drowned in a well at the Dixon's farm. He was a life member of the Established church of Scotland. In addition to his children in America, George had a daughter Mary who still resided in Scotland in 1899.
Elizabeth's father Hugh Davis lived with her until his death in October 1875 and is buried in Arvonia Cemetery. One thing I find confusing is that Hugh Davis is also the name of Margaret Reid Davis' father-in-law
father of her husband, John Hugh Davis. I am the grandaughter of David Reid Davis b. 1884 in SD (son of John and Margaret Davis. My mother was David's only child, Dorothy Elizabeth Davis. I believe John Hugh Davis, my
great grndfather came from Penmaenmawr Wales. He was in the paving stone business and his sons were quarrymen.
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At its February 2013 meeting, the Board of Governors adopted "Our Time, Our Future: the UNC Compact with North Carolina," which will serve as the University's strategic directions for 2013-18. The five core goals outlined in the plan are pivotal to setting current and future priorities, resource planning and allocation, program planning, review and refinement of academic missions, and strategic planning by UNC constituent institutions and affiliated entities. They also reflect the University's deep commitment to help North Carolina respond to changing state needs and economic challenges.
The new five-year plan was developed with input from the UNC Advisory Committee on Strategic Directions, consisting of business, education, and government leaders from across the state, as well as selected Board members, UNC chancellors, and faculty, staff, and student leadership; and a Strategic Directions Committee, chaired by a member of the Board of Governors and including selected General Administration staff and UNC chancellors. The adopted plan also reflects valuable feedback from the UNC Faculty Advisory Committee, the UNC Faculty and Staff Assemblies, and the UNC Association of Student Governments
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In 2011 the Renal Dialysis Centers at Silver Cross Hospital were named to honor legacy of Dr. Satish C. Kathpalia. Dr. Kathpalia served on the medical staff for twenty-five years as a Nephrologist and Medical Director of the Dialysis Unit. He was highly regarded by his colleagues for his research and teaching and served as the Director of the Nephrology Clinic and Coordinator of the Fellowship Program at the University of Chicago and Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. He was awarded the "Teacher of Excellence" and contributed to five editions of Harrison's Textbook of Medicine.
Dr. Kathpalia received a Fellowship of American College Physicians, served on the faculty of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and was the recipient of research grants from the National Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association and the National Institute of Health.
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William Ellis, Three visits to Madagascar during the years 1853-1854-1856 (New York, 1859; reprinted, Philadelphia, 1888), p. 175; also published in Harper's New Monthly Magazine (1858-59), vol. 18, p. 601. (Copy in Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library)
Caption:,modes of punishing slaves. In one of their houses . . . a number of female slaves were at work. Some of them were carrying baskets of cotton or other articles from one room to another . . . I saw one young girl who had a couple of boards fixed on her shoulders, each of them rather more than two feet long, and ten inches or a foot wide, fastened together by pieces of wood nailed on the under side. A piece had been cut out of each board in the middle, so that, when fixed together they fitted close to her neck, and the poor girl, while wearing this instrument of punishment and disgrace, was working with the rest. On another occasion I saw a boy, apparently about fifteen years of age, with a rough, heavy iron collar on his naked neck. It seemed to be formed by a square bar of iron, about three-quarters of an inch thick, being bent around his neck, and the two ends then joined together. yet he was . . . employed in carrying fire-wood to the beach for shipping (Ellis, 1888, p.145).
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Australian Government Announces That It Is Dropping Mandatory ISP Filtering...But Still Wants Filtering
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Techdirt has been writing about Australia's plans to join the online censorship club for almost three years. Now, in a surprise move pointed out to us on Twitter by @Asher_Wolf, the Australian government has announced that it is dropping the plans -- sort of:
The Federal Government has formally abandoned plans to introduce legislation for mandatory ISP filtering, closing a dark chapter in politics concerning Australia's internet.
However, confusingly, it does still want Australian Net feeds to be filtered:
Instead, internet service providers will be directed by the Government and the Australian Federal Police to block "child abuse websites" that feature on an INTERPOL block list.
Most people would probably approve of blocking that particular class of sites, but there are some wider issues here. First, it's a little disingenuous of the Australian government to claim that it is dropping plans to censor the Internet, since it plainly still intends to do that, albeit in a specific area. As we know from experience elsewhere, once the apparatus of censorship is in place, there is always pressure to add sites unrelated to the original blocking list.
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said in a statement that "Australia's largest ISPs have been issued notices requiring them to block these illegal sites in accordance with their obligations under the Telecommunications Act 1997".
The other issue is whether this nominal climbdown was part of the plan all along. After all, it's a standard tactic to make totally outrageous initial demands so that anything less seems almost reasonable by comparison. Or perhaps this was Plan B: try to push through ISP filtering as Plan A, and if that fails, drop back to "limited" censorship.
Since it seems unlikely that those who fought against the general censorship plans will be able to muster much support for the idea of not blocking child abuse sites, the key question now is whether it will be possible to stop this approach turning into precisely the kind of ISP filtering that the Australian government claims to have abandoned.
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DOT outlines plan to replace deteriorating North Avenue bridge over Merritt Parkway
Michael Rea compared the state Department of Transportation's plan to rehabilitate the 75-year-old deteriorating North Avenue bridge over the Merritt Parkway next year to going to the dentist.
"This is like having a tooth pulled. You just want to get it done as fast as possible," Rea, a Board of Finance member, said Wednesday evening during a DOT informational meeting in the Town Hall auditorium.
Rea was concerned about the bridge closure's impact on traffic, as was First Selectman Jim Marpe. The bridge is scheduled to be closed in the summer of 2015 and Marpe said a culvert project by the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Compo Road North would take place at the same time. He asked the DOT to look into whether the two projects' timing could be separated to reduce pressure at the intersection of Easton and Weston roads.
"I think it will go a long way toward alleviating what will already be a bad traffic situation and not making it worse," Marpe said.
While the bridge is closed, traffic is scheduled to be detoured onto Easton Road, Weston Road and Cross Highway, and the project's estimated $2.6 million budget would include funds for traffic control, said William R. Stark, a consultant with Close, Jensen and Miller, P.C., in Wethersfield.
Stark said closing the bridge should last only two months and is timed to have no impact on school buses that travel to Staples High School on North Avenue.
Andrew M. Lessard, a project consultant with Stantec in Hamden, said a "single-stage" construction project took less time and was less complicated and less costly.
"We're looking to do the work in the shortest time possible," said Mary Baker, a DOT project engineer.
Marpe thanked the DOT and consultants for planning to minimize the length of time the bridge would be closed, and asked them to make sure enough contingency is in the project's budget to ensure the timeframe is maintained.
Stark said the contract would include incentives for the winning bidder to get the project done on schedule and disincentives if it is not. "If they feel they need to work seven days [a week] to get the road back open, that would be an option for the contractor," he said.
State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, D-136, asked if the DOT could replace a chain-link fence along the east side of the bridge with "something aesthetically more compatible." Stark said that would be done. "We're certainly not putting back a chain-link fence. When we went to the Merritt Parkway Advisory Committee they asked us to look at something less stark and less industrial looking." "We are going to look at some options," Stark added. "We are going to make it look like it was part of the original design as much as possible ... It will be an architecturally pleasing fence." The single-span bridge built in 1939, is about 64 feet long and 26 feet wide from curb to curb. It needs work because its concrete is deteriorating, Stark said. The west side of the bridge will be replaced because the concrete was "pretty severely deteriorated," he said.
"This bridge has been in this condition for quite some time," Stark said. "We're anxious to get this job under way." Lessard said the replacement project likely would be bid in December and also involves repairs to the bridge's underside, vertical walls, deck and parapets, as well as construction of new end blocks. He said work on the west side requires a support structure for workers that would provide "minimal clearance" for motorists and require lane closures on the Merritt Parkway in off-peak hours. Stark said the clearance would be 11 feet, 1 inch high.
In addition to the Merritt Parkway Advisory Committee, input also was solicited from the state's Historic Preservation Office because the of the span's historic status, Stark said. He said the bridge will look the same after the project as it does today.
"Everything we're going to be doing out there will be done to replicate what's out there now," Lessard said. He said new concrete would be "color matched" with existing concrete and the contractor would be able to consult plans from when the bridge was originally built.
Stark said no environmental permits are needed and rights-of-way are wide enough so private property won't be affected. But he said the bridge carries water distribution and gas lines and the DOT hopes to maintain those lines during the bridge repairs.
"We still have coordination with utilities to see if they can be maintained during construction or capped and cut off," Lessard said.
The sidewalk on the bridge would remain after construction and a fence will be added on the west side that is the same as the fence that replaces the chain-link fence on the east side, Lessard said.
The project also calls for parts of North Avenue leading up to the bridge to be reconstructed. Lessard said the total length of road reconstruction, including the bridge, will be 211 feet.
Baker said the bridge work would be financed entirely by state money. "This project does not require any town funds," she said. She said the State Bond Commission has been "very proactive" in financing infrastructure projects in the state.
Marpe thanked Baker and the DOT consultants for holding the informational meeting well ahead of the anticipated construction work. "Thank you for your efforts in restoring one of these magnificent bridges on the Merritt Parkway," Marpe said. "Certainly this bridge makes Westport special." Rea said he was "really pleased" the DOT was rehabilitating the bridge. "The infrastructure is really important and it's a beautiful bridge,"


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Springtime on Neptune: Increased Brightness Shows Seasonal Change
NASA Hubble Space Telescope observations in August 2002 show that Neptune's brightness has increased significantly since 1996. The rise is due to an increase in the amount of clouds observed in the planet's southern hemisphere. These increases may be due to seasonal changes caused by a variation in solar heating. Because Neptune's rotation axis is inclined 29 degrees to its orbital plane, it is subject to seasonal solar heating during its 164.8-year orbit of the Sun. This seasonal variation is 900 times smaller than experienced by Earth because Neptune is much farther from the Sun. The rate of seasonal change also is much slower because Neptune takes 165 years to orbit the Sun. So, springtime in the southern hemisphere will last for several decades! Remarkably, this is evidence that Neptune is responding to the weak radiation from the Sun. These images were taken in visible and near-infrared light by Hubble's Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2.
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Advanced Elements is imported and sold by Nick Pipe at Vortex, an independent retailer. Vortex aims to provide the very best advice & support for what is now Advanced Elements' main UK presence. Some great reviews below, but if I do make a mistake with an order or there is a problem I'll do my best to resolve the problem is the most efficient way!
Customer Feedback
It is great to hear how you are getting on with your kayak, so please email Vortex once you've had a paddle. Thanks to our customers that have permitted their feedback to be published on the website:
- "Advanced Elements Convertible: Excellent service and expert advice from Nick. Ordered at 11am Weds and arrived next day around 12 noon. Brilliant. Did a dry run of inflation in my front room as recommended and all complete in about 35mins. Excellent quick instructions sheet supplied by Nick.
On Saturday met with my sister who was caravanning at Bodiam Boating Station on the River Rother in Sussex. Out the car and ready to go in under 15 mins.
The four of us had an excellent few days on the River Rother. My sisters boyfriend isn't too happy with water but we managed to convince him to have a go on the Sunday. The boat performs so well and so comfortable he is now converted! To the extent my sister has taken over my boat and I have had to order another one from Nick! Arrived today as promised. Should you get one? Yes (or two in my case!) you will not be disappointed." Kelvin Pugh, East Sussex.
- "Thanks so much Nick and all the very best. I can't believe that I ordered our new kayak after hours Thursday evening and it was here, in a remote part of the North West Scottish Highlands for 1pm Monday. Astonishing! This is the second time we've ordered from you - both times with flawless service." R.W, Gairloch.
- "Very impressive. Discovered my kayak was defective 15:00hrs on a bank
holiday Monday (mice over winter months). Found your website and ordered a
little over an hour later. Part dispatched 1st thing following morning and
arrived shortly after midday today (Wednesday). All accompanied by clear email
confirmations. Excellent service! Thanks.". John,
- "My experiences with Nick are unforgettable. His attitude toward his costumers are really something special. He has helped me more than any other seller until now. Nick is a person who can you really trust and can really solve your problem, even if you are not really his costumer, yet. I wish that all kayakers would become his clients. He can really help! ): Bostjan Horvat, Vrhnika, Slovenia.
- "Excellent service all round with helpful advice on the product at the time of purchase. It doesn't get better than that. First class!" Allan. New Romney, Kent.
- "Thank you Nick for great deal! The kayak arrived, very nice! The only thing is that UPC (Norway) didn't ring me before
delivering. I was home and they
have my phone number. I didn't hear the door bell so I had to go and pick up the package at the depot the next day. But it is not Vortex's fault. Regards." Yves, Norway.
- "Hi Nick Just to thank you for an excellent customer experience. After ordering on line, you dispatched the goods very quickly and they arrived the next day. The kayak and extras were packaged extremely well and the products themselves were excellent quality. Had a dry run today to inflate the kayak and your additional notes were very useful. Really pleased with our purchases. Looking forward to getting on the water! Thanks again." C.W., Stratford Upon Avon.
- "I'm new to Kayaking so really wanted to discuss my options prior to purchase. Give Nick a call, his professional and friendly advice was exactly what I needed. Nick ensured I made the right purchase by first evaluating my requirements with zero interest in the sale. Nick's customer service is first class with super fast delivery. Everything is well packed and included are custom instructions / advice from Nick - Perfect. I couldn't be more delighted and look forward to ordering again soon as the wife now wants an Advanced Elements kayak as well :-) - Thank you Nick - much appreciated." Nick Moody - Peterborough.
- "I ordered the kayak online on Sunday evening from Vortex
in Mynydd Llandegai & early next morning Nick was on the phone to discuss
what I had ordered. His specialist knowledge allowed me to modify my order to
take into account certain requirements that I had (the kayak was a gift for my
wife). Nick could not have been more helpful & he is clearly geared towards
giving the best advice rather than simply upselling things that may not be
Product arrived next day & we set it up for the wife & off she went, like a duck to water.
A great quality product, with equally great customer service from Nick.
Very highly recommended, buy with confidence". Dave Hill, NW Leicestershire.
- "I just wanted to say
how impressed I was with the service I received from Vortex when ordering our
Advanced Elements kayak - it was fantastic! The instructions you added to our
package were very informative and made the whole set-up a lot more manageable.
We also thank you for the dry-bag you added in - it's been very useful! We have
been out on a good few adventures already (I've attached a few photos of our
latest Thames excursion).
I will absolutely be
using Vortex for any future kayak-related purchases! Thank you again." MG, Berkshire.
- "Fantastic service. Super fast delivery. All
packaged well. Haven't tested yet, but sure everything will be all OK. Thanks
Nick". Pete, Norfolk.
- "Very quick delivery. Ordered one day, arrived the
next! Excellent service. Many thanks Nick." Scott, Epsom.
- "Outstanding once again!" Paddy, Suffolk.
- "We identified the kayak that met our needs (two seater Lagoon) on Wednesday evening and placed our order. Confirmation of order and planned despatch timings received via email later same evening. Kayak received Friday lunchtime. Could not have been more pleased with the product or helpful support given. As suggested, we had a dry run setting it up and followed the instructions - successfully inflated kayak with minimum fuss. Can't wait to get out on the water in next few days." M.S, Cardigan.
- "Always a fast order confirmation and despatch from Nick, thanks." Gary.
- "Easy to order via website, quick delivery.". D.M, Stirling.
- "Excellent service, rang with a question about a 10 year old AE Expedition Lite. Nick not only knew what I was talking about but also gave advice on what part I needed. On the phone he was chatty and I felt like he was as interested in keeping me paddling as much selling me stuff. My order arrived next day well packaged, having received an email letting me know it was on its way, including a short personal note. Thank you for your help and great service. I am sure I will be back." John N, Edinburgh.
- "Fast response & follow up to my order, well
packed & fast delivery" Matt, Devon.
- "I have been out in my new Advanced Elements Expedition Elite Kayak twice now and spent over 10 hours in it, exploring the local rivers and am totally loving it. It opens up access to hidden wildlife and scenery which I would never expected to see right in the middle of an urban area. Time spent it the boat provides the ultimate in peace and quiet and relaxation. A total revelation!
Having previously done lots of SCUBA diving, skiing and sailing, I can say truthfully that, this kayak is without doubt, my favourite investment in leisure equipment of all time. I really love my new boat.
Setup and launch is easy, is supremely stable, easy to paddle and tracks straight, without having to make constant corrections.
Can't wait to get it on the sea next year.
Huge thanks to Nick at Vortex for being so helpful and for getting my kayak to me on a the next day delivery, so that I could enjoy the bank holiday sunshine." Mark, Leamington Spa, Warks.
- "Thanks Nick, there is a good reason I have been doing business with you and that is your service and engagement. Amazon may have been cheaper on occasion but when the difference is not large it is an easy choice. My friends and I prefer to support a small UK business than a giant. This level of service must at times be hard work but because of this we have placed further orders with you although it has not always been the cheapest option. Four advanced frame kayaks and accessories later I hope proves your efforts are worthwhile. Trying not to covert an Airfusion Elite now :-)". Jonathan Lockie.
- "Nick many thanks for your
advice last week it was a great help in making my final decision also for the
good communication and the very fast
dispatch/ delivery . I am very impressed with the quality of your product and
would recommend it to others looking for this type kayak." Paul, Suffolk.
- "As every newbie I've ordered things I did not know I
don't need but Nick was quick to help me and guide me through the deep waters
of kayaking explaining in detail and trying hard to keep my interest in his
heart. Excellent service. I regret I can't buy my dry suit from
here too". Zak, Co.Down.
- "Superb, reliable service and products which could possibly cause repeat-customers like me to shout about Advanced Elements to total strangers in the street!" Switzerland.
great service. I ordered the AE Convertible on the Monday and received delivery
in France on the Wednesday". Andy, France.
- "Superb
service! If only every online retailer were like you. Added bonus was the DPD
delivery service, timely and efficient. Thank you so much." C.B., Fife.
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Zamgwar's 2003 State of the Parks Address
by Zamgwar
All Ears® Feature Writer
Feature Article
This article appeared in the December 25, 2012 Issue #692 of ALL EARS® (ISSN: 1533-0753)
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This article by our dear friend Zamgwar originally appeared in the September 16, 2003, Issue #208 of AllEars®. As we look ahead to the year 2013, we thought it would be fun to revisit his thoughts on the state of the Walt Disney World theme parks, nearly a decade later.)
Editor's Note: This story/information was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all current rates, information and other details before planning your trip.
This is for all those with trip countdown clocks that read more than 365 days, and for those who are packed and ready to go. It's for the folks who have been a hundred times, and for all those who have never been.
I am very happy to report, at least in my eyes, all is well in Mousedom.
It is important to understand I do not travel as a critic. I do not go as a connoisseur of all things Disney. I do not go to inspect for burnt out light bulbs or to wax poetic about things that used to be. I do not travel with a Palm Pilot to make notes on things I've seen or done.
I go to marvel over the "theater" of it all. I go to make sure I haven't lost touch with the 9-year-old who lives inside my heart somewhere. I go to make fond memories. I go to have fun!
And fun I had once again.
In spite of more than 12 trips since the late '80s, the warmth, colors, sounds and "magic" of passing beneath the Walt Disney World Railroad Station and emerging on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom STILL makes my heart soar, and a smile stretch from ear to ear. It's a place where you'll find that time doesn't move — you can lock into a childhood where Mom held your hand while crossing the street, and Dad would protect you from everything.
The air on your face in the Astro Orbiter still makes you momentarily forget that it will take the jaws of life to remove two full-size adults from the tight ride vehicle. The Mad Tea Party teacups still make you squeal with delight as the rest of the park becomes a spinning blur. Pirates of the Caribbean is still a hoot, and would be even if there wasn't a blockbuster movie — the movie just adds a storyline little kids can relate to. Space Mountain still causes you to yell "AGAIN" at the end. At night's end, the lights of the park still twinkle like fairies sitting on every building and in every tree.
Epcot continues to be an amazing jewel in the Disney crown of theme parks. It constantly reminds you there is no other park like it on Earth. From the Dancing Fountains and zipping two-wheeled Segways to the wonderful countries peacefully existing side by side, Epcot screams, "The Future is going to be all right!"
As you stand alongside the pond in the Rose Garden next to the Imagination Pavilion's reverse waterfall and watch a monorail go overhead, the Land Pavilion jutting up through the trees, the urge to take your camera out and once again photograph a scene you already have 20 pictures of from previous trips has not diminished.
It is that much a feast for the eyes.
Off Kilter in Canada hasn't lost a beat yet. IllumiNations and the movie in American Adventure still prompt the ole peepers to well up and make you to wipe away a tear of joy before the lights come up. As "She Who Must Be Obeyed" pointed out to whining children she passed during the week (a la Tom Hanks): "There's no crying in Disney World!"
The Tree of Life continues to be one of the most amazing theme park icons ever built, and the entire Animal Kingdom hasn't stopped its climb up my personal list of "Favorite Disney Parks". Its many paths continue to invite those not in a rush to discover their way to serene moments with living attractions. The Tusker House rotisserie chicken is still the tastiest counter food in the parks.
The rainbow colors of neon signs in Disney-MGM Studios haven't dulled one bit from time. The Muppets have not yet reached the list of attractions we can skip. As always, a limo ride with Aerosmith on the Rock 'N' Roller Coaster pumps you full of adrenaline as you roar into the darkness. The Cobb Salad at the Brown Derby maintains its "yummy" ranking.
Considering all the Disney Orlando parks are at the top of the list for "Global Theme Park attendance" all things still seem pretty squeaky clean and brand new. No small task for those Cast Members who must maintain it. No disappointment for those who visit.
While it is all well and good to say everything is as it was and always has been, it's even better to say a few things have even gotten better.
Animal Kingdom's cover gets thicker and more lush every year. Animals are more abundant. Dare I say it? I rode Primeval Whirl twice because it spins like a banshee, and I screamed like a Girly Man. Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama was packed with kids. Regardless of my personal distaste for the area, it is increasing the park's "family" gate. The growing attendance numbers will bring new attractions. The construction of Expedition Everest, the new coaster slated to open in 2006, is evidence of that.
Perhaps it was the summer's heat, or maybe I'm just older and more forgiving, but the Sorcerer's Hat at the Studios isn't as offensive to me as it was the last trip. It's more open without the stage beneath it and somehow seems to "fit" more. Perhaps in time I'll even like it. Streetmosphere performers seemed more in abundance than ever before. The Stars and Motor Cars parade, which I skipped last year because I'm not a "daytime" parade fan, is one of the most enjoyable parades I've seen in awhile. It was nifty.
Tower of Terror 4 surprises you each and every time now. The new random drop profile is sheer genius.
Edible "attractions" at restaurants get better and better each and every visit. Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge is now a "must do" for us, forever.
In all parks, the live music seems to have grown and was once again "everywhere".
Mission: SPACE puts Disney Imagineers back on the map.
All in all, everything within the borders of the realm of The Mouse still remains practically perfect in every way. It is vacation entertainment at its best. It causes you to forget work and remember fun. It makes anything you may spend, and any time off you take to get there, a bargain for the good memories you'll bring back. While Cinderella Castle can never compete with the natural wonders of this marvelous planet, or the amazing things built by its ancient civilizations, there is still nothing like it to put a smile on your face.
That's My2Cnts. What's yours?
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"Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, 'Do it again'; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough to exult in monotony. It is possible that God says every morning, 'do it again' to the sun; and every evening, 'Do it again' to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we."
... from Charlotte Mason's Home Education Volume 6: "a well-educated man with cultivated imagination, trained judgment, wide interests…is prepared to master the intricacies of any profession; while he knows at the same time how to make use of himself, of the powers with which nature and education have endowed him for his own happiness; the delightful employment of his leisure; for the increased happiness of his neighbours and the well-being of the community; thst is, such a man is able, not only to earn his living but to live.
If you teach a child to learn; if their minds are cultivated to enjoy learning, reading, the humanities; if their spirit has not been neglected, but rather good character has been nurtured and duty to others made important, they will excel in whatever profession they find, and enjoy life too."
"Every experience God gives us, every person he puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only he can see." --Corrie Ten Boom


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Only 1 person in advanced? I might have to play after all...
Every single one of you should be playing open. There is nothing at stake here. Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Your game will only get better if you play above your present level. This isn't a sanctioned event, the cost isn't that much more, so kick yourself in the berries and move up. You may lose, hell you WILL lose, but losing in open is better than winning in advanced or intermediate. Do you really want to win a free buzz or boss? If you just want plastic, sh1t, I will give you some of mine. I've got plenty of unused, tournament win plastic I will give you. If ANY of you are planning on playing in AM worlds next year, you need to play OPEN NOW, to get the experience you will need to be successful. This is a good chance to play at a higher level.
I agree and do play better when amongst Open players. However, I still don't play well enough to cash with Open players, so it still feels like donating.
Am is 10 bucks cheaper. So for 10 bucks you get "schooled" in a good way. Then when you play a bigger tournament in AM you will get it back when you place higher and your payout is larger. So win win
It's all a Loomis trap.Why's Loomis playing golf today?Just like Bradley Williams, "I play to take your money".2010 Fly Ink Open Skins Match - Handshakes (Disc Golf)


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Originally posted at Capital Gains and Games.
Pete Davis' Capital Gains and Games post on Tuesday about not being able to draw a conclusion about the results in the special election held in New York to fill the seat left vacant when Republican Chris Lee resigned is correct in the sense that (1) it was a special election and specials are never easy to analyze, (2) the tea party candidate had an impact on the outcome, and (3) the GOP plan to "change" (I'll use that word instead of "cut" to avoid any hyperventilating by hyper partisans) Medicare can't be completely blamed for the GOP loss.
But you don't need an absolute conclusion; all you need is a strong hint and that's why Pete's not correct when he implies that the win by a Democrat who used the GOP Medicare plan as a cudgel against her opponent will have no impact on the ongoing budget debate in Washington. Congressional Republicans, who were already trying hard to walk away from the changes the House GOP endorsed in the fiscal 2012 budget resolution, are now very likely to change that walk into an all-out sprint.
Equally as important, the win by what at one time had been an underdog Democrat in NY 26 very likely will make a compromise on Medicare by Democrats before the 2012 election even less likely than it was before…and it wasn't that likely to begin with. Democrats will see no value in letting Republicans off the hook on this issue. Without Medicare changes, the GOP isn't likely (that is, if it ever was) to agree to making revenue part of a budget deal. They may be hurting from the Medicare plan but they'll be dead if it's Medicare + taxes.
One final note…The implication by some that the tea party candidate in the race was the reason for the GOP loss is no more than partially correct. The latest numbers I've seen show that the tea partyer got 9 percent of the vote while the Democrat won by 6 percent. You have to assume that virtually all of the tea party candidate's vote would have gone to the Republican to make that leap. In reality, some of those voters would have stayed home rather than voted and, as polling over the past two weeks showed, some would have gone to the Democrat. As a result, while the race might have been much tighter,it's not at all clear that the results would have been different if it was just a two-party contest.
Here's Nate Silver's truly excellent analysis of the race.


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