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Central Valley sinks as parched farms wring water from aquifers
FIREBAUGH, Calif. -- A large swath of Central Valley is sinking as farms pump groundwater in the face of searing drought, sparking a scramble for solutions as forecasts show no end to dry conditions.
So says the U.S. Geological Survey, whose research shows land near the San Joaquin River sank by nearly a foot per year from 2008 to 2010, one of the most dramatic rates ever measured in the San Joaquin Valley.
Using satellite imagery, scientists identified a sinking bowl that sprawls more than 1,200 square miles and includes five towns, part of the San Joaquin River and a network of canals used for irrigation and flood control. USGS had studied the area a half-century or so ago.
"We'd largely stopped measuring subsidence about 30 years ago because it wasn't a problem anymore," hydrologist Michelle Sneed said. "We were really surprised about the large size of the area and the high rate of subsidence measured as part of the recent study."
The most recent subsidence has buckled concrete liners in the Delta-Mendota Canal, which distributes water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Central California Irrigation District has spent $5 million in recent years on shoring up leaks in a canal that has lost nearly half its capacity.
"It's directly a mitigation for subsidence," said district General Manager Chris White, who emphasized that the problem didn't start in his district. "We have subsidence because of pumping going on around us."
The Bureau of Reclamation, which commissioned the study in preparation for up to $800 million in restoration work on the San Joaquin River, isn't sure yet how the sinking will affect its plans.
Before beginning construction, Reclamation wanted to ensure the stability of the river and surrounding land. The agency has to restore river channels, build fish passages and help other agencies reintroduce chinook salmon under a 2006 settlement with environmental groups over water diversions.
Initial measurements confounded the agency. "We originally thought we got some bad readings and such, but no, the readings were correct," said Rick Woodley, resources manager for Reclamation's mid-Pacific region. "That was when we identified that maybe we've got more of a problem here, and this report is validating that."
The USGS findings have complicated Reclamation's efforts, although it's still too early to say how they might affect the timeline for river restoration, Woodley said.
"I don't know that there's any construction projects that are on hold," he said. "There are some that were in the queue, fixes on the Sacramento dam and some diversion structures in that area, a fish screen that was programmed to go in."
The sinking points to an important issue for California: unregulated groundwater withdrawals.
Water experts say California lives up to its "Wild West" reputation in groundwater management with a patchwork of more than 2,500 water service providers that may or may not have authority over a resource that supplies roughly 35 percent of agricultural and urban water usage.
"We may have the least [groundwater regulation] of any state," said Felicia Marcus, head of the State Water Resources Control Board. "It's probably a tie with Texas at the state level."
Marcus said the state is looking to local water managers to oversee groundwater withdrawals. "We do have many basins that are well-managed at the regional level, which is the ideal place to be doing it because it is neighbors managing their collective resource," she said.
But aquifers aren't always aligned with water districts above them. "Regulating groundwater isn't something a district can just do unless it has authority over the given groundwater basin," she said. "Some districts may have organized around a groundwater basin; others have not. The mix of surface and groundwater varies widely agency to agency. It's very complicated and very local."
In San Luis Obispo County, the Paso Robles Basin has dropped so much in recent years that the county passed an emergency ban last summer on new or increased pumping. County officials are now considering forming a new agency to regulate groundwater use.
And the state water board stepped into Monterey County with an order to end pumping from the Carmel River by 2017. Among the responses being weighed are construction of a desalination plant and reinjecting treated wastewater into depleted aquifers.
"There are compelling stories everywhere," Marcus said, adding that some problems confound local regulatory action.
"At the state level, we can now only take action after a basin is seriously overdrafted and water quality is thereby affected unless there is a connection to surface water," she said. "By the time our current authorities let us go in, in many cases, it's kind of late."
'Easier said than done'
The construction of huge state-funded and federally funded canals in the mid-20th century had managed to halt subsidences by bringing water from rivers to farmers and cities. But recent drought and regulatory cutbacks in water deliveries to protect endangered fish have forced farmers to turn back to large-scale groundwater pumping.
Groundwater conditions vary according to topography -- there are 515 groundwater basins in the state -- and local regulatory structures, making it a regional problem.
"There's plenty that you can do to manage around subsidence, but it requires some really specific local knowledge about supplies," the Central California Irrigation District's White said. "It's so site-specific, what the problem might be, that a state agency just has so many different types of areas to deal with; it's better dealt with on the local level."
Officials are trying to encourage regional authorities to exercise more power over groundwater withdrawals.
The state water board released a draft in October suggesting that agencies set water quantity and quality standards for the most at-risk water basins and then monitor groundwater to ensure that the standards are being met. The state would step in only in those cases where local or regional agencies could not.
"If you're managing groundwater at the regional level, you don't need the state to do it," said Marcus of the water board. But "it's sort of been an underground, 'You can't see it' issue. We're going to have to figure out collectively how to better manage water both above and below ground in the face of climate change and population growth. We're going to have to be better at all of it -- more efficient and just more real about using it more than once."
"The fix to the problem would be to maintain groundwater levels," USGS's Sneed said. "That's easier said than done in a state with very little laws about what you can pump."
But Marcus pointed to some success stories. In San Jose, which subsided about 13 feet between 1915 and 1970, for example, the Santa Clara Valley Water District not only monitors its groundwater quality and levels but also uses water recycling and reinjects treated water.
Solutions are difficult in the Central Valley because the area of subsidence is outside any water district's current jurisdiction. But White said landowners have stepped up to conserve water.
"They've managed their groundwater differently over the last year and a half and cut subsidence in half," he said. "The idea is to get it down to zero."
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Spring into the sale season
As the leaves unfurl and stretch, every living thing seems to find a renewed exuberance as spring returns and bounces back into life.
Home buyers lead the charge when it comes to returning back to life as markets prepare for the annual onslaught of home listings for the spring property sale season.
If you are thinking of selling, it's important to get your property up to scratch.
Many others will have the same idea so competition is high in spring.
Give your property the best chance to catch the eye of potential buyers and give it a spring spruce up.
Adam McMahon has been selling homes for over 22 years and has offered some advise for getting your home ready for a spring sale.
Pack up the mess
This is perhaps one of the simplest and cheapest ways to make your home look more attractive to potential buyers.
"Tidy and simplify each room to create a welcoming sense of space," advised Adam. "There's no second chance to make a first impression".
Potential with paint
"A lick of paint can be an extremely cost-effective way of rejuvenating your home's curb side appeal," said Adam.
Adam advised sticking to neutral colours in order to please most buyers and allow them to mentally place their furniture and decor in the space when they're looking.
Add some sparkle
With home decorating shows all over the TV, potential buyers are expecting to see high quality styling.
Do it yourself or employ a professional property stylist.
"Replace old towels and throws with updated versions in on-trend hues, or rent furniture, accessories and artwork to create a stylish feel inside that lures potential buyers and enhances the buyers emotional connection with the home," said Adam.
Garden love
"Pull out the weeds, mow the lawns and plant some new flowers to add some colour and vitality," advised Adam.
The more you know
"Don't make decisions in a vacuum.
"Gather advice from property experts in your area about how the market is behaving.
"Find out what changes might be in store and what buyers are most focused on," said Adam.

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Opinion: Not Striking Syria Will Cripple U.S. Credibility
Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl on why nonintervention will lead to more and bigger international conflicts.
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Study: Surgeons Make 4,000 Mistakes a Year
Researchers at Johns Hopkins say that despite efforts to improve surgical safety, 4,044 so-called "never events," including leaving a foreign object such as a sponge inside a patient's body, occur in the U.S. each year. Laura Landro reports on The News Hub. Photo: AP.
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Small plates, big appeal: Tapas craze devours Singapore
The launch of big name restaurants such as Esquina and Catalunya would make some think Singapore had a mild flirtation going on with tapas-style dining.
But in the last year alone 10 tapas bars have opened on the island, indicating the city is in the midst of a full-blown affair.
"Singapore is a multinational city with a sophisticated crowd of well-traveled diners," says Gerri Sottile, co-owner of Los Primos Taberna Y Tapas Bar. "Looking at the wave of tapas-dominated new eateries, small-plates dining looks set to be the next big thing."
Howard Lo, owner of recently opened Tanuki Bar, adds that the tapas trend goes hand-in-hand with the rise of cocktail bars.
"Many of these bars offer bespoke cocktails, and tapas is a natural fit as one nibbles and shares," he says.
More on CNN: Singapore's best cocktail bars
While tapas dining has its roots in Spain's Andalusia region, not all of Singapore' tapas eateries wave the Spanish flag.
A clutch of cosmopolitan venues include items that incorporate modern European, Japanese and French accents -- steak tartare, scallops ceviche, sea urchin with squid ink pudding and sous-vide organic egg with crushed potatoes and jamon in chicken soup.
"Small plates encourage diners to try something creative in small portions without committing to main course offerings," says Lo.
"I feel we don't have to classify our food as a specific type. Our menu is inspired by funky selections that food trucks are dishing out in New York and Los Angeles."
'Tapas is here to stay'
Despite the mass of tapas eateries opening across town, Lo says Singapore has avoided "small plate saturation."
"There is a good mix of modern and Spanish on the local tapas turf," says Lo. "With the diverse types of food on offer, there are plenty of varieties."
Issachar Lee, executive chef and co-owner of Kaixo, agrees.
"Tapas is here to stay," says Lee as he puts the finishing touches to the small plate of sautéed squid tentacles and stuffed squid.
"Singaporeans love dining out and shared portions of small plates. Compared to upscale restaurants, they get to try more food for the same budget in tapas bars."
Here's a selection of tapas newcomers that have opened in the last few months.
Los Primos Taberna Y Tapas Bar
Co-owners Mauro Muroni and Gerri Sottile may be Italian but Los Primos is as Spanish as it gets.
Three Spanish chefs helm the kitchen and cook up wallet-friendly tapas classics, such as huevo estrellado (fried egg with chips and serrano ham).
Other menu highlights include first-rate parilla-grilled Iberico secreto and one of Singapore's crispiest roast suckling pig.
81 Club St., No. 01-01; +65 6423 1773; www.losprimos.com.sg
Bomba Paella Bar
Its name suggests a paella-centric experience, but Bomba also offers classic Spanish tapas such as Iberico ham croquettes and a star menu of la plancha (cooked on a flat griddle) seafood including octopus in olive oil, parsley and paprika, and the delicious (and costly) carabineros prawn with garlic, parsley and lemon jus.
Chef Jean-Philippe Patruno crossed continents to Singapore after a trail blazing 10 years of tapas bar openings, including Barrafina and Fino in London.
8 Martin Road; +65 6509 1680; www.bomba.sg
The restaurant's name (which means "hello" in Basque) and its excellent pintxos spread (mussels with red capsicum on toast) are inspired by Basque country, where chef/owner Issachar Lee spent three months learning at the famed Martin Berasategui restaurant.
The small tasting plates reflect refined French fare, thanks to Lee's stint at Guy Savoy Singapore.
It's close to impossible to pick favorites at Kaixo, but you can't go wrong with pan-seared scallops with braised leeks, lemon crumbs and dehydrated wakame and sautéed squid tentacles with onions stuffed in squid basking in its own ink.
96 Tanjong Pagar Road; +65 6225 0545; www.facebook.com/kaixokulinary
Young chef Tan Huang Ming, who presides over Lolla's open kitchen, is a relative unknown in Singapore's culinary circuit. Expect that to change this year.
Lolla's cosmopolitan menu has some innovative creations, such as the signature sea urchin pudding and Spanish tortilla crowned with smoked eel flakes that you'd be hard-pressed to find in other tapas bars (for now).
22 Ann Siang Road; +65 6423 1228; www.lolla.com.sg
Binomio Spanish Restaurante
For a quick meal at Binomio's 22-seat, exposed brick tapas bar, diners can try tortilla de patatas and croquettes, chased with Sangria.
Alternatively, there are tapas plates such as warm smoked paprika-dusted octopus terrine and char-grilled pork belly with sautéed razor clams in rosti sauce at the adjoining 70-seat restaurant.
Chef Jose Alonso, who cut his teeth at Sergi Arola Gastro and the late Santi Santamaria's Sant Celoni and Santi Singapore, also whips up one of Singapore's most authentic servings of paella.
Craig Place No. 01-02, 20 Craig Road; +65 6557 0547
Tanuki Bar
Howard Lo, founder of Singapore's Standing Sushi Bar, extends his love for all things Japanese and raw to his new Tanuki Bar at Orchard Central.
The menu is still being tweaked, but diners should expect lots of raw gourmet fare, such as oyster shooters, steak tartare and ceviche, supported by a menu of small bites like truffled beet carpaccio draped over deep-fried cheese balls and contemporary sushi like musubi, fried luncheon meat stacked on pressed rice –- perfect to go with Lo's cocktails, including the kiwi shrub mojito.
181 Orchard Road, No. 02-03 Orchard Central; +65 6636 5949; www.tanukibar.com
In collaboration with the Tung Lok group, local music legend Dick Lee recently debuted MAD (Modern Asian Diner) at the spruced-up Turf City (now called The Grandstand).
By day, MAD serves dim sum, like crispy mango prawn rolls and beef siew mai. By night, there's a smörgåsbord of classic and modern Spanish tapas -– Portobello mushroom with cuttlefish tagliatelle is a star -- by chef Roberto Hernandez Sevillano.
While Lee commands the playlist, other partners have been roped in to complete the sensorial experience; dessert cafe Bakerzin crafts the artisan breads, Top Wines provides the 150 vino labels and Bar Stories is behind the sexy cocktails.
The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Road, No. 01-20/21; 65-6466 3303; Thegrandstand.com.sg


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Watch The Godfather: Part II (1974) : Full Movie Online Free In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
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Hall pass: Musicians unite behind her
She may be 50 years old, but in a manner of speaking, Mary Gordon Hall is only just now starting to come of age.
"I had written children's songs for years," she says. "'Love You Now,' woke me up in the middle of the night, and I thought 'Okay, I'm going to stop writing children's songs.' It started a chain reaction."
"Love You Now" ended up as track five on her new album, sandwiched in with a dozen other meditative acoustic pieces. "This is kind of a gentler album, I suppose," she says. "I didn't put any of the really silly ones on it."
And while this collection has more adult appeal than one might expect coming from a third-grade teacher who loves writing kiddy ditties, "Wine Glasses and Wooden Spoons" is still quite friendly. In fact, that's sort of the point.
"On this album, if there's such a thing as a theme," she says, treading gingerly with such a sweeping generalization, "it's about taking care of each other, whether romantically, or tending to your creativity and being aware of the needs of friends."
Appropriately enough, then, the disc was put together under the auspices of Greenwood producer Jeff Romano by a slew of noted area musicians, including Tom Proutt, Emily McCormick, Randall Pharr, Spencer Lathrop, Terri Allard, John D'earth, and Morwenna Lasko.
"This album came together through the creativity of the musicians who came on board," says Hall. "I don't read music. I sit down and I make up my own chords. These people followed me. It was magical."
All this collaboration is a new experience for Hall. "These past two years, I've been playing more than ever," she says. "Even though I've been here for a long time, it seems like this past year it's been coming together, and I feel more connected to the Charlottesville musical community."
The chain reaction that began with the musical night sweats of "Love You Now" will come to a head at Gravity Lounge on Saturday, February 4. And while she'll have plenty of new comrades up on stage with her, Hall is also excited about the ones who won't be sweating under the lights.
"I know I'm going to be playing for friends I haven't seen in 20 years," she says. "They're going to be as excited about this as I am."
If Romano's enthusiasm is any indication, she's probably right. When talking about creating with her, he bubbles over with stories of long nights in the studio filled with musical alchemy, personal chemistry, and just the right amount of wine to get it all rolling along.
OK, maybe a little too much.
"It was a great way to start a friendship," he says, and the album has some of that in it.
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Starz has canceled Boss after two seasons, Entertainment Weekly reports.
"After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to not proceed with Boss," the network said in a statement. "We remain proud of this award-winning show, its exceptional cast and writers, and are grateful to Kelsey Grammer, Farhad Safinia and our partners at Lionsgate TV."
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Despite the show's low ratings, Grammer won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of the Chicago politician.


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CANTON, Ga. -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp. has received eight safety violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after a worker died at the company's Canton facility.
The citations include two repeat safety violations, twoother-than-serious safety violations and four serious safety violations,which occur when there are hazards that could easily result in seriousinjury or death.
Christopher Chin was killed while trying to remove a piece of cardboard from a hopper at the Cherokee County poultry plant in October 2012.
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"A tragic loss resulted from equipment that could easily have been guarded," OSHA Atlanta-East Area Office director Bill Fulcher said of Chin's death. "Establishing safety and health programs that identify and remove hazards before a worker gets injured or sick goes to the very core of providing a safe and healthful workplace."
Pilgrim's Pride faces $58,755 in fines for six of the eight violations.
The company has 15 business days to comply, request a conference with OSHA or contest the findings.


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Mali seeks French help against extremists
Published: 11th January 2013 09:37 AM | Last Updated: 11th January 2013 09:37 AM | A+A A-
Mali's president asked France for help Thursday to counter an offensive by extremist and terrorist groups who control the northern half of the country and are heading south.
France's U.N. Ambassador Gerard Araud told reporters after an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that urgent action is needed against the groups who captured the city of Konna Thursday and are now threatening the city of Mopti, which has 100,000 inhabitants.
The Security Council expressed "grave concern" at the military action by the terrorist and extremist groups and called on U.N. member states "to provide assistance to the Malian Defense and Security Forces in order to reduce the threat posed by terrorist organizations and associated groups."
Araud said it was urgent to act against the threat and to work to restore the country's stability.
"This terrorist attack weakens even more the stability of Mali and thereby that of its neighbors," he said. "Sustainability of the Malian government and the protection of civilian populations are now at stake."
Araud said Mali's President Dioncounda Traore sent a letter to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, which he transmitted to the Security Council, and a similar letter to French President Francois Hollande seeking assistance from France, the country's former colonial power, against the offensive.
"It's up to the authorities of my country to decide and announce the nature of this assistance," he said. "It will be announced in Paris tomorrow."
Araud said council resolutions "call on all member states to provide assistance in resolving the Malian crisis in all its aspects, including military and political — and I emphasize — to provide support to the authorities of this country to put an end to the terrorist threat."
U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice, asked whether the president of Mali requested specific kinds of military support and troops, said: "It wasn't specific, but it basically said, 'Help! France.'"
Mali was plunged into turmoil after a coup in March 2012 created a security vacuum. That allowed the secular Tuaregs, who have long felt marginalized by Mali's government, to take half the north as a new homeland. But months later, the rebels were kicked out by Islamist groups allied with al-Qaida, which have imposed strict Shariah law throughout the north.
Late last year, the 15 nations in West Africa, including Mali, agreed on a proposal for the military to take back the north, and sought backing from the United Nations.
The Security Council in December authorized an African-led force to support Malian forces in recovering the north — an area the size of Texas — but set no timeline for military action. Instead, it set out benchmarks to be met before the start of offensive operations, beginning with progress on a political roadmap to restore constitutional order, political reconciliation, elections and training of the Malian and African troops and police.
The Security Council called for "the immediate issuance of an agreed political roadmap, which includes serious negotiations with non-extremist Malians in the north and presses for the full restoration of democratic governance."
The council also called for the rapid deployment of the African-led force.
The retreat by the Malian military in Thursday's fighting, however, raised questions in the closed Security Council consultations about its ability to help lead a regional intervention, council diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the talks were private.
According to the diplomats, the Malian army melted away in the face of the offensive.
Rice, the U.S. ambassador, said "there was clear-cut consensus about the gravity of the situation and the right of the Malian authorities to seek what assistance they can receive."
She said the Security Council has been encouraging the West African regional group, ECOWAS, to present "a viable plan" as soon as possible to retake the north "and even today the plan to our minds still requires refinement."
"But the point is not that," she said. "The point is that we've got extremists who have very worrying, if not nefarious, ambitions that need to be thwarted, and whether-the best would have been if the Malian army had the capacity and the will to do so back last spring and even still today."
One of the things the Security Council discussed, Rice said, "is the extent to which the Malians are ready and willing to defend their own country."


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Fourth National Development Plan (NDP4) 2012/13 - 2016/2017
The NDP4 is the fourth plan of seven development plans that will us towards achieving Vision 2030. NDP 4 is a higher-level plan, characterized by fewer and more carefully selected and sequenced goals and associated target values.
The detailed programmes on how to achieve the various NDP4 goals and targets will be led to the various Offices, Ministries and Agencies (O/M/As) responsible for the relevant sectors.
The NDP4 has adopted three overarching goals:
- High and sustained economic growth,
- Increased income equality, and
- Employment creation
To reach these goals, this NDP has identified key areas of focus that will create the necessary momentum for higher economic growth.
While other sectors will not be neglected, attention will be shifted to priority sectors to ensure the impact and results of our efforts are optimal. During the NDP4 period, the following economic sectors will enjoy priority status:
- Logistics
- Tourism
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
Implementation strategies are clearly spelled out, their emphasis is on a formalised structure of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), which encourages accountability. The National Planning Commission will carry out the M&E function. At over 22 years of age Namibia is no longer a young State; we have come of age and thus need a new approach and fresh determination.
Our destiny is in our hands, and more vigour and urgency is required to actualise Vision 2030. The philosophy of NDP4, therefore, is to provide direction as regard to high-level national priorities, desired outcomes, and strategic initiatives.
We cherish as a nation, good governance, partnership, and people centered economic development. NDP4 broadly comprises three priority areas. Each of these will be attended to by a number of strategic areas. For all strategic areas, desired outcomes for 2017 have been formulated, along with the recommended strategies that need to be implemented.
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Divi Village Golf Resort is a Certified member through Travelife's accommodation sustainability programme.
The hotel has achieved GOLD status.
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Orlando International Airport is located 10.5km (6.5 miles) southeast of Orlando, in central Florida.
1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
Dialling code: +1
Tel: +1 407 825 2001.
Lufthansa at the airport
Lufthansa Lounges
You can relax, take forty winks or get down to some work before your next flight in the Lufthansa and Star Alliance partner lounges at all major international airports.
To the loungefinder
How to get there
Driving Directions
From central Orlando, take either Interstate 4 or US441 southbound. If following Interstate 4, turn off onto the SR435 and then the eastbound SR528; if heading along US441, turn directly onto the eastbound SR528. The airport is easily accessible from here via Jeff Fuqua Boulevard.
Departing from side A of the terminal, on level 1, Lynx (tel: (407) 841 5969; www.golynx.com) bus service operates routes to Orlando city centre (journey time: 40 minutes; fare: US$2), International Drive, Walt Disney World and Apopka.
Regular shuttle services to Orlando and various out-of-town destinations leave from level 1 of the A and B sides of the terminal. Many hotels in the area also offer courtesy shuttles.
Taxis are available on both sides of the terminal, from level 1. Taxi companies include Diamond Cab Company (tel: (407) 523 3333; www.diamondcabco.com) and Yellow/City/Checker Cab (tel: (407) 422 2222; www.mearstransportation.com). The fare to downtown Orlando is around US$35, and to Walt Disney World US$60.
Car Parking
There are three car parks with direct access to the terminal, as well as two satellite car parks offering economy parking facilities (a free shuttle service connects these to/from the terminal). The airport also has a free short-term car park for passenger pick-up, plus a 'cell phone' waiting area for drivers picking up passengers. Valet parking is also available. Orlando International Airport's parking information line provides further details (tel: (407) 825 7275).


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The District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland share responsibility for mass transit services operated by the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA). WMATA is governed by a Board of Directors composed of two members and two alternates each from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and the federal government.
In November of 2010 a Joint WMATA Governance Task Force (Task Force), sponsored by the Greater Washington Board of Trade (BOT) and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), issued Moving Metro Forward - Report of the Joint WMATA Governance Review Task Force. Subsequently, WMATA's Riders' Advisory Council (RAC) issued their Report on Governance of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The District of Columbia, the State of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia welcomed these reports and the Governors of Maryland and Virginia, along with the Mayor of the District of Columbia instructed their transportation department executives to produce an Implementation Plan for WMATA Governance Reform.
The Implementation Plan and Schedule for WMATA Governance Reform, prepared by the Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Secretary of Transportation for the State of Maryland and the Director of Transportation for the District of Columbia is found below in the Related Documents section.
To produce an Implementation Plan for WMATA Governance Reform.
Program at a Glance
Program Title: WMATA Governance Reform
Agency: District Department of Transportation
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LAC offers propane delivery, propane system service and maintenance, and propane saftey training, among other services.
Main Office
LAC's main office is located in Perham. Stop in to pay your bill, submit a credit application, or to just say hello!
LAC Mill Expansion in Menahga!
With new automated equipment that offers greater capacity, more precise ingredient measurement, and high quality product, LAC's Feed Department is investing in the future of our Agricultural Community.
LAC Mill Expansion in Menahga!
With new automated equipment that offers greater capacity, more precise ingredient measurement, and high quality product, LAC's Feed Department is investing in the future of our Agricultural Community.
LAC Country Car Wash
LAC's Country Car Wash is now open for business! With soft touch and touch-less options, as well as several wash packages to choose from, this new car wash is sure to please!
Clarissa Eagle Valley Express
LAC's newest location, the Clarissa Eagle Valley Express offers Piccadilly Pizza, Cenex Gas & Diesel, bulk DEF dispensing, propane cylinder refueling, snacks and goodies, beverages, groceries, MN DNR licenses, MN State Lottery, and more.
Bulk Feed Delivery Truck
LAC recently purchased a new bulk feed delivery truck in an effort to provide more reliable and efficient feed delivery. We appreciate your business and we hope to continue to provide excellent service and quality feeds. We invite you to contact one of our nutritionists and are confident that we can assist you in finding and maintaining high production of your livestock.
Perham Oasis Travel Plaza
Please stop in and check out the new Perham Oasis. With new options for diesel, gas, and even Bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dispensers, along with new deli, increased inventory of in-store products, we are geared up to satisfy!
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Stop by our Perham, Wolf Lake, and Menahga locations for Tarter Farm and Ranch equipment. From gates, to chutes, trailers, and bale feeders, we have you covered.
Perham Meat Locker
Fire up the grill and stop by the well-known Perham Meat Locker to choose from a large variety of brats and many other mouth-watering meat products.
Auto/Tire Shops
We have auto shops in Menahga and Battle Lake. We also have a tire shop in Wolf Lake. Excellent value and excellent service can be found at all 3 places!
Feed/Country Stores
The Wolf Lake Coop, one of LAC's country/feed stores, carries a large variety of animal health, hardware, and feed products.
Repair Shop
The Menahga Farm & Home/Shop is one of several locations in the Lakes Area Coop that offers tire repair, tire mounting and balancing, oil changes, and other automotive repair.
Milk Hauling
For those who dairy farm, let LAC assist you with your milking hauling needs.
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Perham Country Store
Stop in to the Perham Country Store for all of your animal and pet foods, a Tarter cattle gate, Ritchie Waterer, and much more.
LAC Increases Propane Supply!
In an effort to combat the propane shortage issues that were faced in previous years, LAC immensely increased our propane supply. We added two new 30,000 gallon tanks to the Park Rapids LP plant, one in Akelely, one in Menahga, and one in Perham as well. This will allow LAC to continue to provide the quality of service and product availability for which we strive.
Battle Lake Location
Stop by and check out LAC's store located in Battle Lake!
Bulk Fuel
LAC has several bulk fuel plants and can deliver quality Cenex products to your home, farm, or business.
Stop by the Dent C-Store, one of LAC's C-Store locations, to grab snack or fuel up with quality Cenex fuels.
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LAC is committed to providing its customers with the greatest service possible.
The wide range of products and services that are offered by the cooperative are aimed at helping to provide success for the local farms, businesses, and individuals.
LAC is a local agricultural producer-owned cooperative, however, anyone can do business with the cooperative. We are committed to serving you, and appreciate your loyalty.
In an effort to continue to provide quality animal feed product for years to come, LAC has updated the Menahga Feed Mill.
LAC is now offering local charge cards to its customers! Be sure to check out our brochure and fill out the card request form to get your card today!
Lakes Area Cooperative covers a 200 mile radius, with several divisions in several locations throughout central Minnesota.
Search the map above to find the location nearest to you.
LAC offers an online customer portal to view your statements, invoices, contracts, and pay your bill online.
Want to set up an account with LAC? (Click Here)
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Update 2: The winner of the Apple iPad Giveaway has been declared, take a look at the winner announcement.
Hi everyone, as promised we are here with our first Christmas giveaway an Apple iPad. The iPad is currently one of the hottest selling internet tablets and it was also one of our fan favorites for the giveaway.
In the spirit of Christmas, we want to make our readers happy and one of them will be a lucky winner who will take home the Apple iPad. This is the 1st of our two giveaways. We will also be a few more things to our readers on December 27th, so you have one more big giveaway to look forward to.
We will be giving away a 16GB Wi-Fi version of Apple iPad. If you are looking forward to winning an Apple iPad, here is what you have to do. Some of these options are compulsory so please read carefully.
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Dec 12, 2012– Toulouse, France (Techreleased) – Starflyer, Japan's fast-growing, value-based airline, has taken delivery of its first ever directly purchased aircraft, an Airbus A320, during a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France.
The aircraft is the first of three A320s ordered by the company in 2011, and is powered by CFM56-5B4/P engines. It will accommodate 150 passengers in a single-class configuration. Starflyer will deploy the new aircraft to strengthen its network in Japan and to regional destinations.
"Thanks to its best-in-class fuel consumption and high reliability, the A320 has played a key role in Starflyer's success" said Starflyer President and CEO Shinichi Yonehara. "Furthermore, thanks to the A320's wide cabin, we will be able to continue offering excellent services to our passengers, which is key to gaining competitive advantages in Japan's increasingly challenging market."
Starflyer already operates an all-Airbus fleet of seven leased A320s, the first of which was delivered in Toulouse exactly seven years ago. With today's aircraft, the airline's fleet will raise to eight A320s, with another six to be delivered both via lease and direct purchase.
"We are very pleased to see Starflyer take delivery of their first directly purchased A320" said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "With its superior performance, economics, passenger cabin comfort and quick turn-around times, the A320 is the best possible aircraft for companies committed to optimising costs while ensuring a great flight experience for their passengers."
The A320 Family is the benchmark single-aisle family and is recognised as the aircraft of choice for value-based carriers in Japan. The aircraft feature the latest technology available today, the widest and most comfortable cabin, and the highest degree of operational commonality. With 99.8% reliability and extended servicing intervals, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single-aisle aircraft today.
More than 5,300 A320 Family aircraft are in airline operation around the world today with over 380 customers and operators. Uniquely, the A320 Family offers a containerized cargo system, which is compatible with the world-wide standard wide-body system.


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I've received a number of questions about what's new in the DNG 1.4 specification that we posted earlier this week. If you're not comfortable diving into the 101 page document, here's a quick summary with a few of the potential implications of the new enhancements to the file format. [Please note that this content is an adaptation of a presentation created by Thomas Knoll, co-creator of Photoshop and creator of Adobe Camera Raw and the DNG file format.] Before we dig into the new changes I think it's worth looking at the history of DNG format innovations:
DNG Revision History
DNG Version 1.0 – September 2004
- Initial Release
DNG Version 1.1 – February 2005
- Preserving Masked Pixels
DNG Version 1.2 – April 2008
- Camera Profiles (See also, DNG Profile Editor)
DNG Version 1.3 – June 2009
- Opcodes (e.g. Lens Corrections)
DNG Version 1.4 – October 2012
- Default User Crop
- Transparency
- Floating Point (HDR)
- Lossy Compression
- Proxies
Default User Crop
Many cameras have aspect ratio crop modes, e.g. 4:3 or 16:9, yet still save the entire sensor image to the raw file. In the image below you can see that the raw file contains the entire black area within both of the camera's crop modes. The new tags allows the crop setting to be respected but to also allow the customer to "un-crop" the image to see the entire sensor area. (See the new DNG Recover Edges Plug-in for Lightroom on Adobe Labs to "un-crop" a DNG file: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroomplugins/)
When images are "stitched together" in an alignment process or panorama process the resulting image could have "undefined" pixels around the edges. The new specification update now allows for those undefined areas to exist in a raw file format.
Floating Point (HDR)
HDR images have a high dynamic range that will not fit into a 16-bit linear integer encoding. Floating point storage of information allows for a larger amount of dynamic range to be stored within a file:
- 16-bit integer data can only store 16 f-stops of image detail.
- 16-bit floating point data can store over 30 f-stops of image detail.
- 32-bit floating point data can store hundreds of f-stops of image detail.
Lossy Compression
The current tradeoff in image quality and file size between a DNG and JPEG file:
A lossy compressed DNG file is much smaller but maintains the flexibility of raw data:
DNG Proxies combine the ability to utilize lossy compression with downsampling.
These new features to the DNG file format are exciting imaging advances that enable numerous workflow opportunities.


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The historical document that assisted me the most was The Pioneer Clevelands, from the Journal of Adeline Cleveland Hosner and the family records preserved by her granddaughter Mrs. Jessie Agard.
The journal entries of Adeline Cleveland Hosner provided information on how her parents, Josiah and Fanny Lathrop Cleveland of New London, CT migrated through New York State and then settled in Updike's Corners, near Jacksonville, NY. Fanny is a descendant of the Rev. John Lowthropp of Barnstable, MA.
The journal provided birth, death, and in some cases cause of death of Fanny and Josiah Cleveland's twelve children listed below:
Descendants of Josiah B. Cleveland b: 1774 and Fanny (Lathrop) Cleveland b: 1778;[1]
Gurdon Lathrop Cleveland b: 9 June 1801; d: 10 Dec 1825 Typhoid Fever
Julia Ann Cleveland[2] b: 12 Aug. 1802; d: 7 Feb 1825 Typhoid Fever
John Porter Cleveland b: 1804; d: 1825
Mehetable Cleveland b: 11 Oct. 1805; d: 1862
Nelson Cleveland b: 12 Nov. 1807; d: 12-13 Sept 1808Adeline Cleveland b: 6 May 1809; d: 1882
Sally Cleveland b: 23 Jan 1811; d: 10 May 1864; m: James Montgomery Case
William Johnson Cleveland b: 19 Aug 1813
Nelson Bliss Cleveland b: 13 April 1815
Adelia Cleveland b: 10 Mar 1817; d: 15 April 1838; m: 1837 Lewis VanWegner
Fanny Belinda Cleveland b: 12 Aug 1820; d: 1853;[3] m: Samuel Howard
Alanson Josiah Cleveland b: 12 March 1822
Through her diaries, Adeline Cleveland Hosner tells us of life during the 1800s. She details how diseases and fevers no longer common today devastated entire families. Diphtheria, typhoid, scarlet fever, malaria, smallpox, and pneumonia were all beyond the skill of the physician. Herbal remedies were widely used to treat those who were ill.
A deeply religious woman, Adeline agonized over the fact that they paid $300 for each son that was drafted to keep them from serving in the Civil War. This option stated, "Persons furnishing a substitute or paying the above sum of money shall be discharged from further liability under the draft." Adeline knew that her decision, paying to avoid the draft, was not the Christian thing to do, and for this she carried an emotional and spiritual burden.
[1] The dates for the Cleveland family are from genealogical information in The Pioneer Clevelands.
[2] Julia Ann is buried in Updike's Corners Cemetery, Jacksonville, NY.
[3] According to Cleveland family genealogy, Fanny drowned in the ocean. She and her children were lost at sea while on route to join her husband in San Francisco.


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With the endless career possibilities in today's job market, it is not surprising that you may feel overwhelmed about deciding on a career. Simply put, people have limited knowledge on the range of career possibilities that are available. Career exploration allows you to begin discovering all the opportunities you have once you have completed your academics. Do not think that career exploration is only for seniors or undeclared students. All students benefit from career exploration and the sooner the better! By gaining an early understanding of the professional world, you can be proactive about gaining experience which will build your skills, resume and preparation for your future career.
Due to the vastness of the potential careers that are available, it is best to look at career exploration as a two part process to avoid being overwhelmed. The first part is examining and the second part is experiencing. The table below provides you with tasks to breakdown the career exploration process even further.
|Browse Resources – utilize all the information that is available to you online.
|Volunteer – serving in your community gives you a different perspective on issues and allows you to develop skills, while contributing to the needs of others.
|Visit NMU Career Services – the staff are trained to assist you, provide you with resources and educate you on building a resume.
|Job Shadow – arrange to observe a professional to get exposure to the field and gain insight on how your skills fit into the career. Career Services and faculty from specific departments can assist with job shadowing experiences.
|Get Involved – being an active student on campus will provide you with different opportunities as well as develop your skills in communication, teamwork and leadership.
|Attend career fairs – gaining exposure to organizations and companies can educate you about potential jobs.
|Talk with ACAC Staff and Faculty – discussing your interests with others will likely lead them to refer you to information and resources that you are unfamiliar with.
|Internships – working within a profession is the best way to learn if the field is for you. Career Services and faculty from specific departments can provide resources to help find internships.
|Attend Campus/Community Programs – exposing yourself to new activities, thoughts or opinions allows you to discover your true interests and what is important to you.
|Study abroad – experiencing different cultures shows you to new ideas and new beliefs. Employers see someone who is independent, flexible and able to adapt. REMEMBER: Study abroad trips range from a few weeks to semester long. You should be able to find one that fits your academic plan.


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Everything was on the line for Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-16 Residency (2W-0L-1D) as they entered into their final group stage match of the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) playoffs against South Carolina United Battery (1W-2L-0D) on Friday.
Even with a result, for the 'Caps to seize the lone berth into the next stage they knew they would not only require a positive result, but also a little bit of luck in Charlotte Soccer Academy's (2W-0L-1D) final match to help them edge out top spot on goal differential. While the 'Caps would defeat South Carolina Battery 3-2, unfortunately the win was not enough and ended their run to be one of the final eight teams at USSDA Finals Week.
"We managed the entire match well and treated the game much like the first game of the season," explained Residency head coach Craig Dalrymple to whitecapsfc.com. "That's the process of development, that they could go into this scenario and learn how to compose themselves with the right level of intensity. With the short term heartache of not advancing to the final eight, that's an important thing they can take from this outcome that will serve them well in the future."
It was another hot morning in Frisco, Texas and with temperature in the high 30's the team knew they'd be battling the heat as much as the opposition. With so much at stake, the Blue and White came flying out of the gate to take an early 1-0 lead as 'Caps leading scorer Brody Huitema deftly finished a cross from Sam Adekugbe around the five-minute-mark.
The lead wouldn't last long however, as Charlotte would level things in the ninth minute when 'Caps goalkeeper Nolan Wirth was chipped just outside the box to make things 1-1.
Both sides enjoyed spells of possession throughout the remainder of the first half, but the 'Caps would get an important opportunity at the 30-minute-mark when they were awarded a penalty shot after Matthew Chow was fouled in the box. A composed Sebastian Cabrera stepped up to take the shot and once again gave Whitecaps FC the lead at 2-1.
In the second half the Battery pressed on the attack but the 'Caps did well to hold their defensive shape. In a mirror-image of their last goal, Chow was brought down in the box a second time and Cabrera once again delivered on the penalty-kick to add to the lead and make things 3-1 after 59 minutes of play.
With Charlotte playing their final match at the same time and up 2-0, the 'Caps knew they'd need to score another to catch up on goal differential. Unfortunately pushing a high line left Whitecaps FC vulnerable to the attack and the Battery would pull one back in the 80th minute following a scramble on a corner kick to end the match at 3-2.
Despite going undefeated in their string of playoff matches, Charlotte barely pulled ahead of the 'Caps to move on to USSDA Finals Week. "We got into the playoffs as one of the top thirty teams in the country and managed to come out undefeated," explained Dalrymple. "To be honest, we were unlucky not to win all three games. That's a testament to how far the boys have developed and grown over the season and I'm already optimistic about next year and what more development we can achieve with this group of players."
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency U-16
Nolan Wirth; Matthew van der Eyden, Alex Comsia, Jackson Farmer (Quinton Duncan 14'), Sam Adekugbe; Liam Elbourne, Mitch Piraux, Marco Bustos (Titouan Chopin 49' (Kalifala Konney 65')); Matthew Chow (Parker Ellis 70'), Sebastian Cabrera (Jordan Haynes 58'), Brody Huitema


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Welcome to the NYAA Girls' Lacrosse!
Below you will find all the information you need to register and become a member of one of the fastest growing sports in America.
Registration for the Spring 2020 Season
Registration Window:
Requirements for registration:
We will be participating in the Lehigh Valley Girls Youth Lacrosse League (LVGYLL).
LVGYLL Rules and Bylaws: http://www.lvgyll.com/page/show/1647416-documents
Girls will be provided with a stick and goggles if they do not have their own. A mouthpiece is also mandatory.
It is recommended that they also wear cleats.
Game/practice jerseys will be provided.
Season: The Spring season runs from begins early March and finishes before Memorial Day.
Games: TBD
Practices: Practices will be 2-3 days/week during preseason and once a week during the season. Dates and locations will be posted once they become available.
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text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - What's your favorite MOVIE ? why? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in What's your favorite MOVIE ? why? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Film and Cinema View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message F9750027Joined: 11 May 2009Posts: 8 Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 1:26 am Post subject: What's your favorite MOVIE ? why? What's your favorite MOVIE ? My favorite move is "CHANGELING". How about you? Back to top scottish_tigerJoined: 16 Jul 2003Posts: 90Location: Scotland Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:45 am Post subject: My favourite movie is Conair directed by Simon West & starring Nicholas Cage. I like the mixture of high tension, action and brilliant 'one liners' (comic jokes within the script) from Nicholas Cage, John Cusack & John Malkovich characters. Scottish Tiger_________________I am always happy to help you learn English. Back to top ashley;*Joined: 08 Feb 2010Posts: 8Location: detroit michigan Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:04 am Post subject: Freedom Writers My favorite movie is freedom writers. It has a lot of meaning to the story line. It's about a bunch of teenagers who hate eachother based on their race & gangs come together like a faimly all because of one teacher who believed in them. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Film and Cinema All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


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Born in San Francisco, 1984, Ming Choi has been a studio artist at Creativity Explored since 2009. Choi's influences come from "Japanese anime, Japanese and American comics, animated TV shows, films by Disney and Warner Brothers" as well as current events and his daily life. He transforms these sources with his quickly rendered marks into a unified artistic vision concerned with "reversing older concepts and creating a new take on familiar concepts."
Working on wood, scratch board, paper, or digitally with a Wacom Tablet, Choi's drawing style is bold and graphic, with enough detail to convey the stories and ideas he wants to address. These narratives are often complex, multi-faceted examinations of our world as it relates to, and is reflected in, an imagined world of action, conflict and moral dilemmas. The meticulous preparation needed for this work is shown in the extensive note-taking Choi uses to clarify the traits and beliefs of the characters he depicts. These notes are integrated into the final piece, or crystallized into a few lines of dialogue or narration.
Choi has produced numerous small ceramic sculptures of the objects and vehicles that populate his artistic universe, adding a sense of solidity to his innovative and conceptual practice.
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TUCC's Church Bulletins from July 2007
Probably Make Whether Obama Was Present on July 22 Irrelevant
APRIL 17, 1 p.m.: Welcome to Campaign Spot readers! There's more bulletin fun:
- Here (March 26) — "Another Bulletin Bomb from Obama's Pastor, Plus Helpful Campaign Assistance from BizzyBlog"
- and Here (April 14) — "Per Rev. Wright: Jefferson a Pedophile AND Rapist, Washington Also Fathered a Slave Child"
APRIL 17, 2:30 p.m.: Welcome, Kossacks, to "this right-wing hit job," otherwise known as "telling the truth about someone that lefties would rather not have revealed." And thanks to Hillary Clinton for telling the 10 million or so who tuned into last night's
debate mutual meltdown that Barack Obama's 20-year pastor and mentor, the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright of the Trinity United Church of Christ, was, "giving the church bulletin over to the leader of Hamas to put a message in." Because he did (well, maybe not "the" leader, but "one of the top leaders"). Boo-yah.
APRIL 17, 7:45 p.m.: Video and commentary –"Hillary Clinton Channels March BizzyBlog Wright-TUCC Bulletin Post"
March 19: Welcome to LGF readers and others. Don't miss this new development: "Obama: It Looks Like There's More Where Wright Came From," about a certain James Meeks.
March 20: WorldNetDaily's Aaron Klein (HT YID With LID) linked in and wrote — "Obama church published Hamas terror manifesto; Compares charter calling for murder of Jews to Declaration of Independence."
March 20: Church Bulletin Bonus: Omid Safi and the Progressive Muslim Union (PMU)
March 20: By popular demand, click here or on the mini-pic below to get to the JPEG containing the two-page column by Hamas terrorist Mousa Abu Marzook:
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OVERVIEW: A thorough review of the anti-Bush, antiwar, anti-white, and pro-Palestinian "tenor and tone" of the "Pastor's Pages" section of the weekly online bulletins published by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Trinity United Church of Christ during July 2007, and a more cursory look at nearly 100 other issues of that bulletin dating back to late 2004, show that the types of opinions and statements Barack Obama now characterizes as "unacceptable and inexcusable" — ones that he claims not to have been aware of until around the time he declared his presidential candidacy — have been a staple of the church's overall Sunday presentation for at least several years, and would have been nearly impossible for an active church member to avoid hearing and/or seeing. The July 22, 2007 bulletin even gave two full pages of space to a known Hamas terrorist.
There appears to be some controversy about these paragraphs in a Newsmax report about a sermon given by the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright (hmm — I wonder what would happen if I started calling him "Reverend JAWs"?).
The following excerpt contains the article's first two paragraphs, followed by a passage from about halfway through:
Presidential candidate Barack Obama preaches on the campaign trail that America needs a new consensus based on faith and bipartisanship, yet he continues to attend a controversial Chicago church whose pastor routinely refers to "white arrogance" and "the United States of White America."
In fact, Obama was in attendance at the church when these statements were made on July 22. …..
Bush's Bulls–t
Wright's strong sentiments were echoed in the Sunday morning service attended by NewsMax.
Wright laced into America's establishment, blaming the "white arrogance" of America's Caucasian majority for the woes of the world, especially the oppression suffered by blacks. To underscore the point he refers to the country as the "United States of White America." Many in the congregation, including Obama, nodded in apparent agreement as these statements were made.
The sermon also addressed the Iraq war, a frequent area of Wright's fulminations.
"Young African-American men," Wright thundered, were "dying for nothing." The "illegal war," he shouted, was "based on Bush's lies" and is being "fought for oil money."
In a sermon filled with profanity, Wright also blamed the war on "Bush administration bulls–t."
The Obama campaign now claims that the service NewsMax reporter Jim Davis attended was not the one that took place on July 22. The Democratic presidential candidate appeared in Miami on the afternoon of the 22nd (video here), had "an appearance" that morning in Chicago, and may not have had time to attend any of the Trinity United Church of Christ's services that day.
But whether Obama was there on July 22 doesn't really matter. Obama likely attended other services in July 2007 (in fact, I saw somewhere that the campaign has acknowledged as much; NewsMax insists that it's so). I have also obtained all five of the TUCC's online bulletins published in July 2007. Based on my review of them, I believe it's more than likely that the Iraq War would have been a topic in a Wright sermon at least two and possibly more other times in that month alone.
Pages 10-11 of the "Pastor's Page" section of the July 15 bulletin contains a two-page anti-Bush, screed by Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., Ph.D. (pictured here), that was apparently originally published somewhere on June 20, 2007 (curiously, every "Pastor's Page" page reads "Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr."). Here are a couple of Mr. Hendricks's more choice comments:
- "(Bush is) a man who has shown a frightening disdain for the sanctity of human life for the entirety of his career in elective office.
- He …… sent thousands of Americans to their deaths based on lies and knowing deception …"
Clearly, this article by Mr. Obery could have been used as a starting point for the Rev. Wright in his live sermon that day.
Then there's July 8. In his "Pastor's Pages" at Page 9, the Rev. Wright helpfully introduces an article on "Progressive Muslims" by one Omid Safi by telling us (bold is mine; pictured here):
Most of our members do not know that my Master's Degree from the University of Chicago's Divinity School was in the area of Islam in West Africa during the 19th Century — when the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade was at its zenith. Islam has as many manifestations as Christianity and Judaism, but most Americans are only fed a media diet on Islam as it relates to the "war on terror†and the Palestinian muslim problem in the "state†of Israel.
The quote marks are the Rev. Wright's, not mine.
After Safi's article, there follows on Page 11 a "Pastoral Letter on the Iraq War," introduced as follows (bold is mine):
This pastoral letter, written by the Presidents of the United Church of Christ Related Seminaries, the Officers of the United Church of Christ, and the 39 Conference Ministers of the United Church of Christ was read in our Worship Service last Sunday, on the July 4 weekend.
That would mean it was read on the previous Sunday, July 1.
Here's how it begins, followed by a couple of other excerpts:
The war in Iraq is now in its fifth year. Justified as a means to end oppression, this war has imposed the new oppression of terror on the people of Iraq.
….. Tens of thousands more innocent Iraqi lives are daily being offered on the altar of preemptive war and sectarian violence…. In our name human rights have been violated, abuse and torture sanctioned, civil liberties dismantled, Iraqi infrastructure and lives destroyed.
In sum (including Wright's intro), the "war on terror," carried in quotes, is the equivalent of John Edwards's bumper sticker; the US military is the terrorist oppressor; and tens of thousands are being killed and injured daily.
(Lest anyone think that there is universal agreement in the national UCC about the contents of the letter, check out the comments at the page where the pastoral letter was initially published.)
More to the point, the fact that Iraq was a dominant issue in the bulletin, and the "significance" of the pastoral letter, make it pretty likely that the Rev. Wright discussed Iraq in his inimitable way on July 1, July 8, or both.
We could also visit the July 29 bulletin, in which the Rev. Wright bizarrely introduces an article (pictured here) about Paris Hilton's alleged "conversion" (not …. kidding) as an example of "21st Century white distortions" and "arrogance."
Oh, and what did Obama miss on the 22nd if he indeed didn't attend TUCC that day, pick up its bulletin, or read the bulletin online? Why, in the "Pastor's Pages" that day, there was a reprint of "A Fresh View of the Palestinian Struggle" (pictured here). This article's original appearance in the Los Angeles Times provoked justifiable howls of outrage. You see, author Mousa Abu Marzook is the deputy of the political bureau of Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement. That is, he is either a spokesman for terrorists and/or a terrorist himself. The Investigative Project goes with the latter conclusion, as does the government. The Rev. Wright apparently had no problem with reproducing the writings of a terrorist who, "during his tenure in the US ….. created an extensive network to support HAMAS' terrorist activities." Nice.
Now what was that Barack Obama said to Major Garrett on Friday? Oh, this:
And so you know, I think that the statements that have been strung together are compiled out of, you know, hundred of sermons that he delivered over the course of his lifetime. But, obviously, they are ones that are, from my perspective, completely unacceptable and inexcusable.
And if I had thought that that was the tenor or tone on an ongoing basis of his sermons, then, yes, I don't think that it would have been reflective of my values or my faith experience.
So we're supposed to believe that Barack Obama picked up none of the clearly objectionable July material described in this post — let alone what the Rev. Wright might have said.
And this is only from one month. I have in my possession almost 100 other TUCC online bulletins dating as far back as December 2004. Although I haven't read every issue's "Pastor's Pages" word for word, I have seen enough to be confident that July 2007 was not an atypical month — and that Barack and Michelle Obama would have to have been deaf, dumb, and blind on an "ongoing basis" to not have picked up a continual stream of what is, and remains, in Barack Obama's own words, "completely unacceptable and inexcusable."
Yet they continued to attend. Draw your own conclusions.
UPDATE: The howls in the Buckeye leftosphere provide confirmation that paydirt is indeed being struck. I would link, but really, guys, how about some substantive rebuttals, instead of relentless and occasionally profane name-calling? They sure don't like it when someone's or some church's own words are merely played back, do they? Someone also ought to get with them about the concept of deferred posts.
UPDATE 2: A TUCC Online Bulletin is typically a 30-40 page document of pretty significant size (400K – 2MB), so I haven't yet uploaded any of them to my host or linked to any of them (assuming they can still be linked to :–>). The "Pastor's Pages" portion of each bulletin usually takes up three or more of those. Given the scrutiny, I'll either be doing that or providing some JPEGs of what I referred to in this post.


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Contact lenses were first recognized in 1945 by the American Optometric Association. Over 38 million people wear contacts in the United States alone with international numbers topping 125 million. As more and more people receive proper eye care, the use of contact lenses continues to grow.
Historical snapshot
Leonardo da Vinci is often credited with the first conceptual model of what is now the contact lens. The rest, as they say, is (very dull) history. Other contributors to the modern contact lens include Young, Mueller, Fick, and Fienbloom, which sounds like a very overpriced law firm.
What types of contact lenses are there?
Recent innovations have led to advancements in the technology behind lenses as well as the options available. The choices are vast and with increased comfort and ease of use. When it comes to the fundamentals, there are many options available. Lenses can be hard, soft, or somewhere in between. There are further choices relating to how long lenses can be worn, the material used in production and how many uses lenses have. Different options are suitable for different lifestyles, but an ophthalmologist or optometrist can help you make sure you choose the lenses best for your personal situation. There are more factors to consider than simply which style you prefer, so be sure to trust an eye care professional's recommendations.
Disposable Soft
Extended Wear
More types
Multifocal / Bifocal
Rigid Gas Permeable
Color variation
Visibility Tinted
Disposable soft lenses
In 1960, experiments to make contacts out of water-absorbing (hydrophilic) plastic began, and the first soft lens made of such material became available commercially in the U.S. in 1971. The water content of today's soft lenses ranges from just under 40 percent up to about 80 percent. They normally cover all of the cornea and part of the sclera (white of the eye).
Most disposable soft contacts are designed to be worn from one day to one month, depending on the lens material. They often have high water content and are usually made with thinner, more flexible materials. One-day contacts are disposed of after each use but longer term disposable contacts must be cleaned and disinfected after each removal. Disposable contacts can be prescribed for daily use or extended wear, depending on the brand and purpose in question.
Disposable daily wear lenses first became available in 1987 and exploded in popularity soon after in the 1990s. Daily wear two-day lenses were introduced in 1991, followed by tinted disposable lenses in 1992, one-day disposable lenses in 1995 and multifocal disposable lenses in 1998.
Disposable contacts do not last forever. Each brand of contact lens has a specifically recommended replacement schedule based on the ability of the lens to transmit oxygen and to shed proteins from the surface. Most contact lenses sold in the US today are either daily disposable, 2 week disposable or monthly disposable lenses.
Daily wear contacts
Daily wear contacts are intended to be worn for an entire day, generally around eighteen hours, and are designed to be comfortable for hours on end. Daily wear contacts can be reusable or disposable, meaning they are discarded after several uses.
Extended wear contacts
Daily wear contacts must be removed before sleeping but extended wear contacts can be comfortably worn both night and day.
Part of the struggle in initial extended wear contacts involved the lack of oxygen flow and the discomfort that can come from long term wear, including dry, itchy eyes. Modern technologies have made the adjustment easier with more breathable plastics and technology permitting lenses to move on the eye to prevent dirt and debris from becoming trapped under the lens.
Extended wear contacts might be convenient but there may be some health risks involved. A research study published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in September of 1997 concluded that individuals who wear extended wear contacts are ten to fifteen times more likely to contract ulcerative keratitis than those who don't (Preferred Practice Patterns, "Refractive Errors").
Spherical contacts
Spherical contacts are simple spherical lenses used to treat myopia, hyperopia and presbyopia.
Toric contacts
Toric lenses are cylindrical lenses that rely on gravity and lid interaction to rotate to the right angle in order to correct the warp in the cornea that causes astigmatism.
Multifocal / bifocal
Bifocal and multifocal contacts are intended for individuals with presbyopia. These lenses can provide two or more corrections that gradually shift throughout the contact to provide corrective refraction for aging eyes, both alone and in conjunction with additional disorders.
Monovision contacts
Monovision contacts are prescribed so that one eye is set to see far away, and the other is set to see close up and is used in patients with presbyopia. In time, the eyes and brain adjust to provide one clear field of vision. Because brains are smart.
Conventional contacts
Conventional contacts are generally worn from six months to a year, and are not frequently prescribed due to the improvements in disposable lenses. They are produced in daily wear and extended wear models and can be soft lenses, hard lenses or rigid gas permeable lenses.
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
The first RGP lenses were introduced commercially in 1979. Also called oxygen permeable lenses, RGP contacts are made of a variety of silicone-acrylate combinations. They normally cover about two-thirds of the cornea. Some contacts use a combination of soft and RGP materials to accommodate unique fitting cases. For example, there's a lens made with an RGP center surrounded by a soft periphery.
Hard lenses
The first lenses to hit the market in 1945 were what are now known as hard lenses. Until 1945, these lenses were made from hard glass before Plexiglass was discovered. This material is now better known as Plexiglass. Hard lenses are still manufactured in this manner due to history and quality but their use has tapered off significantly, largely due to the discomfort and lack of oxygen flow to the eye.
Easter egg
An Easter Egg is something people hide somewhere they don't think many people will see it, like this for example. Sometimes humorous in nature, it never has anything to do with the content surrounding it.
Color variation in contact lenses
Due to their rarity and recessive genetic nature, pale eyes have long been desirable. Until the introduction of colored contacts, there was no way for those born with dark eyes to mimic the appearance of blue or green eyes. Highly popular in actors and actresses, many people now make use of colored contacts, whether necessary for correcting refractory errors or not.
Like any other kind of contact lens, colored lenses must be fit and prescribed by a doctor.
Opaque contacts
Opaque contacts are painted with a solid layer of color around the iris and a clear center. They are designed to change the color of even dark eyes. The natural appearance of the eye does not show through, allowing opaque lenses to completely mask the underlying color.
Enhancers, also known as medium tints, are intended to enhance or alter but not obscure one's natural eye color. Enhancers are designed to be worn by individuals with pale eyes and will have no effects on dark eyes.
Visibility tinted lenses
Visibility tinted lenses have a very slight colored tint, generally blue, added to the lens. Unlike opaque lenses and enhancers, they will not change or mask the color of the eye in any way. Instead, the tints are used to help make a lens more visible in a lens case or should one fall out or drop. Visibility lenses are also called VISITINT or LiteTint.


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Suppose there exists a $(n \times n)$ matrix $A$ that is real and invertible (nothing unusual or special about $A$). We do not know the entries of $A$. However, we do have linear constraints, some of which are on the entries of $A$ and some of which are on the entries of its inverse $A^{-1}$. All constraints are assumed to be consistent with the true invertible matrix $A$, but the system may be underdetermined.
The general question is whether there is an efficient way to solve the system and determine $A$ or to characterize the remaining underdetermination in $A$. How can the linear constraints on $A^{-1}$ be converted into constraints on $A$ such that one can still solve for $A$ (when the system is determined)?
Simplest case: I know some entries of $A$ and some entries of $A^{-1}$. How can these constraints be combined to solve for $A$, if possible? Obviously, $AA^{-1} = I$, but in general this is a quadratic system in many variables, for which I am unaware of any solution procedure.
Even general pointers would be most welcome.


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Spieske / Hatchett Art Library Endowed Fund
The purpose of the Endowment is for programs, collections, preservation, projects, facilities and services provided by the Art Library. Library materials purchased may include books, sets of collected works, facsimiles of manuscripts, electronic resources and other information formats.
Two friends' lifelong love of learning, books and libraries was the impetus behind this legacy given to the University Libraries.
Alice Winifred "Winnie" Spieseke was a Seattle native and graduate of the University of Washington. Winnie met Elizabeth Hatchett, of Kentucky, at Columbia University where Elizabeth was earning her master's degree. They became inseparable friends, spending the next 40 years exploring NYC before retiring to Seattle in 1975. Winnie and Elizabeth named the Libraries the beneficiary for the Spieseke/Hatchett Art Library Endowed Fund.