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The Goof-Off's Guide to Thanksgiving
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Sam Etheridge, voted "Best Chef" in this year's Best of Burque Restaurants poll, is passionate about putting his own cheeky spin on comfort foods at Ambrozia.
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The Nontraditional Thanksgiving
T-Day with a twist
Sam Etheridge's favorite food of all time is turkey and gravy. But nothing's ever quite that simple for Etheridge, the chef/owner of Ambrozia Café and Wine Bar and the forthcoming Nob Hill Bar and Grill. His trademark is to create upscale versions of down-home cooking. "Last year I did a roasted turkey, but I stuffed foie gras under the skin," he says. "I do a traditional green bean casserole but make my own portobello mushroom soup and use fresh green beans. I make my own onion rings to put over the top instead of buying the canned ones."
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We love our chile in the Zia state. Hell, the official state question is "Red or green?" There's no reason why this infatuation with capsaicin shouldn't carry over to Thanksgiving dinner.
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The Inexpensive Thanksgiving
Celebrate on a budget
By Simon McCormack
Every year, Michael Sedillo oversees a kitchen that cooks 35 turkeys, prepares 50 pounds of stuffing, opens 250 cans of mixed vegetables and makes a 25-pound green bean casserole. Through the process, Joy Junction's food service director has learned a thing or two about how to make a tasty, filling meal without breaking the bank.
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The Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Don't invite Tofurky this year
When it comes to food, tradition can often take precedent over individual concerns, leaving the lowly vegetarian gnawing on rolls and corn at a holiday dinner. But it doesn't have to be that way if you don't want it to (and if you're willing to take a little guff from grandma). Meet Yashoda Naidoo, lifelong vegetarian, owner and head chef of Annapurna Ayurvedic Cuisine and Chai House, which serves vegetarian and vegan foods cooked in the ancient Indian ayurvedic tradition. "If you look very deep inside, you will see that it all comes back to, 'I choose to go down this path, I don't have to go through deprivation on Thanksgiving dinner when everyone else is enjoying the turkey.' You can have a dish that is totally contrary to what's on the table and still be connected and giving thanks. It's really what you make of it," she says.
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High-Altitude Baking Adjustments
Albuquerque is perched at a little over 5,300 feet, which changes the alchemy of the way we bake. Follow these simple guidelines and your Thanksgiving cakes won't fall flat.
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Safe Cooking Temperatures
Kill dangerous micro-organisms by cooking your food properly. Temperatures should be gauged by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the food.
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Talking Turkey
Indispensable guidelines from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Remember to allow 1 pound of turkey per person.
Thawing Your Turkey
Allow approximately 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds
4 to 12 pounds: 1 to 3 days
12 to 16 pounds: 3 to 4 days
16 to 20 pounds: 4 to 5 days
20 to 24 pounds: 5 to 6 days
Keep the turkey in its original wrapper. Place it on a tray or in a pan to catch any juices that may leak. A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. If necessary, a turkey that has been properly thawed in the refrigerator may be refrozen.


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The Science and Technology/Engineering program of the Worcester Public Schools provides students with in-depth exploration of the standards identified in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. High quality professional development and support for classroom and afterschool activities are enhanced through partnerships with area colleges and cultural, environmental, and scientific institutions.
* Massachusetts adopted new Frameworks for Science and Technology/Engineering in January of 2016. WPS will be aligning to the new standards over the next 2 years. Grades PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 6 and High School Physics will begin using the new standards in the 2016-17 school year.
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It's the middle of August
and former Thomasville Furniture Industries
CFO Paul Dascoli, 45, is riding a
300-foot roller coaster at Cedar Point
Park with his two fearless teenagers. But
his mind is on a roller-coaster journey of
its own, contemplating the ramifications of a corporate reorganization that prompted him to resign rather
than accept a diminished role. He has been toiling in a rented office for three months, sending out résumés
and working the phones. "It is intense and tiring," he says, "but you can't let up until a deal is done."
Cut to the West Coast, where Ashley Spencer has a different attitude toward her job search. On
a whim, the newly minted CPA flew from Portland, Oregon, to New Zealand and spent six weeks touring after leaving PricewaterhouseCoopers
following her
fourth audit season. Still not
ready to work, the 25-year-old
spent the next two months
attending weddings and visiting
friends, expecting that employers
would probably move quickly
once they saw her résumé.
Cruise south to San Diego
and find Adam Luger enjoying
life in a similar fashion. Thanks
to being laid off in June with a
cushy severance package, the
former Pfizer finance manager
was free to spend a month in
Germany watching the World
Cup, another visiting family, and
plenty of hours enjoying California's
coastline. Far from worrying
about his next paycheck,
Luger, 32, deliberately delayed
his job search until mid-August
in order to embrace the summer.
Then there's 40-year-old
Scott Whitehurst. Wearied by
the friction between two bosses,
Whitehurst left his job as a divisional
CFO at Novartis in
Switzerland last February. Since
then, he has reconnected with
his family and started
rehabbing vintage race
cars. As of August 15, he
had interviewed at five
companies, including
Microsoft, but is in no
rush. "I'm looking for an
environment," he says. "It's not about money. It's
about finding people I
enjoy working with. If I
can't find that, I may
never work again."
Most people don't relish the prospect of job hunting,
but in finance, it's almost a way of life. Given inevitable
reorganizations, layoffs, mergers, and pure and simple frustration,
many finance professionals end up looking for work
every three to five years. And like Dascoli, Spencer, Luger,
and Whitehurst, all must make important decisions about
what they want next and how they intend to get it.
What's different these days is that many seekers have the
luxury of choosing when and where they go next. "Right now,
the marketplace for financial candidates is hotter than I've
seen it in 20 years," says Ted Buyniski, senior vice president
at Radford Surveys & Consulting, thanks in large part to Sarbanes-
Oxley-related needs. One indication: Financial Executives International reports that the number of its member
executives "in transition" dropped from 778 to 562 between
June 2004 and June 2006. "The job market for accountants,
finance managers, and internal auditors is still very strong," so
much so that "anyone with a college degree" is considered fair
game, says Michael Assaad, vice president of permanent placement
for Ajilon Finance.
Naturally, no one can count on an offer emerging from every
interview, nor expect to jump three reporting levels. Still, "we're
seeing companies going to greater lengths" to woo finance talent,
says Buyniski. That translates into salary increases across
the board (see "Pay Up"). At the CFO level, sign-on
equity grants are 2.5 to 3 times the regular annual grant, and
employment contracts that protect them from prosecution and
takeovers are more prevalent, says Buyniski. At the nonexecutive
level, sign-on bonuses can total 10 percent of base salary;
staffers can also negotiate four-day workweeks or work-from-home
options, adds Assaad.
But as Whitehurst says, it's not just about the money (and,
of course, it doesn't have to be when it's so unequivocally good).
From CFO to senior accountant roles, many finance professionals
have the golden opportunity of not taking just any old
job, but going after their ideal job. So what is it they really want?
CFO spent a month following several job-seekers through their
searches to find out what nirvana looks like for finance professionals
and how they go about attaining it.
Cutting the Cord
The process typically starts with knowing what you don't want.
At Thomasville (a subsidiary of Furniture Brands International),
for example, the company was beginning an organizational
restructuring, one that ultimately meant a new president and
CEO and a shift from traditional domestic manufacturing to
offshoring. For Dascoli, that shift meant that he would have to
give up overseeing HR, IT, and brand licensing, a prospect that
did not excite him. "The most exciting thing for me was the
steady progression of responsibility," so it didn't make sense to
stay when that reversed, he says.
In Spencer's case, working at PwC convinced her that there
was no "life" in public accounting. After spending busy seasons
working at least 12 hours a day, six days a week (often out of
town), and long days on compliance work during the summers as
well, she could not see any change in routine. "It's not PwC in particular,
it's industrywide," she says. "They're always striving to give
you a work/life balance, but I don't think it's realistic." Knowing
that her credentials were good, Spencer was ready for a consistent
schedule, one in which she could make plans and keep them.
Luger didn't have much choice in his departure. Laid off as
part of Pfizer's "adapting to scale" initiative announced in April
2005, he was given the option of interviewing at other locations,
but used the opportunity to reevaluate instead. For one thing, he
unwilling to leave San Diego. Plus, he realized he wasn't tied to
big-company culture. "Being in a company that size, you couldn't
see the whole picture. I was responsible for $110 million out of a
budget of $5 billion to $6 billion. A decision I made barely impacted
my division, let alone the company." He was also frustrated by
the bureaucracy. "You had to get consensus from 40 other people,
so by the time you got a yea or a nay, it was irrelevant."
Relevance has taken on a new meaning for Whitehurst. It
wasn't quitting as much as taking a break that has made him
realize how disconnected he had become, particularly from his
family, after working abroad for nearly 15 years. Being out of
work "has allowed me to focus on things I didn't have time to do
before," he says, in this case, helping a sister navigate the paperwork
for a house she was building, working on race cars, and
taking his father to cancer treatments. While Whitehurst has
responded to recruiters' advances, taking another opportunity
comes with some intangible costs.
Aiming for the Moon
More typically, candidates do focus on financial rewards in their
job searches. The best bet? Growing companies or industries,
which offer much more compensation upside. But, as Dascoli
points out, conditions at a firm "where the margins aren't paper
thin and you have a chance to invest back in the business" also
make the finance department more important.
Opportunities for development are also crucial, says Steven
Ehrenhalt, a principal with Deloitte Consulting's financial-management
consulting group. To help clients boost their hiring rates,
he is working with them to "target people who will be successful
two or three levels above the job they're hired for." That, combined
with job-rotation programs (including nonfinance roles), tends to
make firms more desirable, he says. Not surprisingly, Spencer
wants a company where she will find CPA mentors to help keep
her skills sharp, and where she won't get pigeonholed.
The ineffable "culture fit" is also one of the first priorities jobhunters
target. While it's hard to pinpoint the clues to a good
culture, many point to office design. "I want to work with a senior
team that treats people as well as they deserve," says Dascoli,
"and you can often see that just by observing a facility." One company
he liked, for example, had an open-cubicle environment,
where the CEO could often be seen holding meetings amid the
other employees. Whitehurst also takes note of how "deferential"
lower-level employees are. If they insist on calling him "Sir"
or "Mr. Whitehurst," he senses more hierarchy than team.
Other applicants are specifically looking for more responsibility
and autonomy. Luger wants to be part of a company "where
I can have an impact," and "the more senior level, the better." A
newly created position, which his previous two jobs were, would
be ideal because "you have the ability to create your own destiny."
Full Speed Ahead
Of course, destiny's path is never the same for everyone. About
eight weeks after leaving Pfizer, Luger sends out his résumé to
several recruiting firms. "I could pound the pavement all day,
but will it really pay off?" he says. The response is fairly quick:
recruiters line him up with interviews at about 10 companies
within two weeks. Spencer and Whitehurst also go the recruiter
route: Spencer lands five job interviews for intermediate
accountant positions, also within two weeks, while Whitehurst
interviews for, among other things, business-unit CFO roles at
Pitney Bowes, Cigna Insurance, and Bausch & Lomb, plus two
corporate-level positions at smaller companies.
Dascoli has a different plan, however. Having put himself on
the job market for the first time since he was 15, he has been
working with an executive coach and mastering the art of networking.
Within four weeks of leaving Thomasville, Dascoli had
moved into his outside office; met with his coach, Dennis
Schroeder, executive director and CEO of The Center for Executive
Performance in Chicago; and sent out nearly 1,500 letters
and E-mails to retained executive recruiters, private-equity-firm
principals, and other contacts.
One of his main projects with Schroeder was to rework his
résumé. "Where I had emphasized projects I had completed,
Dennis stressed themes, like general-management and team development
skills," Dascoli says. "Now, nowhere on the front
page of my résumé does it say I'm a finance guy." The two also
worked on snappy answers to general questions like, "Tell me
about yourself." "Dennis helped me put together a good story
behind that question — picking the five or six major points I
wanted to make about my career experience without repeating
what the interviewer already knows," says Dascoli.
Armed with his enhanced job-seeking skills, Dascoli holds
himself to a rigorous schedule. His goal is to make seven to eight
networking phone calls a day, keep a written journal of everyone
he talks to, and hold face-to-face interviews whenever possible.
One day he drove six hours round-trip to meet for one
hour with a private-equity partner.
Such intensity is not unusual at the CFO level. Aside from the
fact that many have families and can't afford to take an indefinite
leave, that search style reflects the difficulty of finding a top job
in finance. It comes down to culture. "You can check boxes on
what you want people to have done," says Lorraine Hack, a partner
at Heidrick & Struggles, "but culture fit winds up becoming
very, very important on both sides of the equation," since executive
teams need to work in sync with each other.
As hotly pursued as these finance professionals are, there are
still some items on their wish lists that are tough to get.
For one, it's getting harder to make the switch from private
companies to public, thanks to Sarbanes-Oxley. "If candidates
stay too long on the private side, they may be
shut out from public companies. Whether
that's going to be at the divisional-CFO or divisional-controller level, or someplace else, I
don't know, but at some point, we're going to
see it," says Radford's Buyniski. Even though
many private companies are moving to tighten
internal controls and governance, "there's
still a big difference between adopting Sarboxlike
rules that are self-imposed and the discipline
of a public company," he adds.
For people who have been division CFOs,
the challenge is to land the corporate-CFO
spot. "If you haven't been one before, you're
technically unproven," says Whitehurst, who
was turned down for the CFO position at
Beckman Coulter because "they wanted
someone with prior CFO experience," he says. But Whitehurst is undeterred. "If you don't
have any rejections, you don't have a sense of
whether you're aiming high enough," he says.
For former corporate finance chiefs, the big
hurdle is breaking into operational roles. Dascoli
says he would like to be considered for
COO roles, which he feels he is qualified for
given his past experience at Thomasville, but
"the reality is people see me as a finance guy." In fact, part of the problem may be that
finance skills are so sought-after, says Buyniski,
that CEOs can't afford to let a good CFO go
to waste. It's the old conundrum of "if you're
irreplaceable, I can't move you," he says.
Then there's the issue of past associations. Given the number
of firms that have gotten in some type of trouble with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of
Justice in recent years, it's not unusual for candidates to have to
explain a difficult episode or two. For Whitehurst, a longtime
Hewlett-Packard finance executive, it's explaining his role in
helping board member Walter Hewlett build a case against the
Compaq merger five years ago. With HP's unrelated board
antics currently in the headlines, he says it's been hard to avoid,
and he feels compelled to give full disclosure about his decision
to provide data to Hewlett. However, it has cost him at least one
job offer, and can be a litmus test for him as he assesses a company.
"If they can't tell the good guys from the bad without a
book, that's not a place I want to work," he says.
Getting to Yes
So, after a month, how are these candidates faring?
By September 1, Dascoli has an offer to be a divisional CFO
for a local, publicly traded consumer-products company, and is
setting up a second-round interview with a similar company in
the Midwest. He is clearly excited by the offer, but even as it
comes in, he is still networking. "I try never to let up, because
until a deal is signed, it could fall through," says Dascoli. (Working
multiple fronts is fine, says Hack, so long as "you're completely
transparent to all parties.")
A week later, Dascoli has gone on the second-round interview,
letting them know he was close to a deal with another
company. Before he hears back, though, he opts for the local
opportunity. Not only will he be the CFO and vice president for
VF Corp.'s approximately $2 billion jeanswear unit, owner of the
iconic Lee and Wrangler jeans brands, he will be staying in
Greensboro, working for one of the few large companies in the
area. "It's consumer products, with brands that are leaders in
their categories, which fits with my experience," says the former
PepsiCo and Revlon executive. While he admits that the jeans
industry is a mature sector, Dascoli, who started October 2,
believes he will find creative ways to help it grow.
Spencer, meanwhile, finds herself with two extremely attractive
offers. One is a senior revenue accountant position with
WebTrends, a small, private-equity-backed Web analytics company
that recently hired a CFO with experience in initial public
offerings. The other is an assistant accounting manager job at a
big public semiconductor company that guarantees job rotation
and is offering a 13 percent higher salary, plus a signing bonus.
Spencer prefers the culture of the smaller company — she
immediately clicked with her potential boss and closest co-worker,
and the office layout was much more cheerful. But how can
she justify leaving nearly $10,000 on the table? A true accountant,
Spencer calculates how much time and gas it will take to drive 25
minutes to the semiconductor company's campus and compares
that with the 15-minute walk she would have to the smaller firm. Subtracting out the $900 and 240 hours annually helps take away
some of the sting. Then she negotiates for a big signing bonus to
help make up the difference. "Basically, what sold me on WebTrends is that it's a growing public company, and that creates a
lot of opportunities," she says, adding that she also "can't imagine
getting bored" there. (Spencer started on September 5.)
Luger, meanwhile, considers an opportunity he likes — as a
financial analyst at a real estate investment trust — and has interviewed
with the company's CFO, chief administrative officer,
and executive vice president of operations, among others. Three
weeks go by without an answer. Finally, he writes to the CFO
(with the blessing of his recruiter) to reiterate his interest. Again,
he gets no immediate answer. "One of the things these companies
forget is that it's someone's livelihood," says Luger. "This
isn't a little game. This is my life. This is my career."
So with the clock ticking on his severance, Luger pursues
another position, this one with a San Diego–based subsidiary
of Ledcor, a construction company headquartered in Canada. While he wasn't initially interested in the industry, he is
intrigued by the chance to be the sole finance guru on a four-person
team. Two weeks later, he has an offer to be a financial
analyst. After negotiating a better title (senior business analyst),
a bigger salary than the company's initial cap, and a reasonable
start date (October 4), Luger takes the job. Among the many
things that got him to yes, says Luger, is the company's flexibility. Working remotely is fully accepted, he says, and the people
he interviewed with spoke freely about how they have engineered
work to fit with their personal lives.
As for Scott Whitehurst, he backed out of talks to be CFO
of Bausch & Lomb's $1 billion European division, and decided
to aim for a corporate-CFO slot. An opportunity to interview
for one with a San Francisco technology firm is waiting for him
with the same recruiting company. The job could be "perfect,"
Whitehurst muses, but he's still reserving some enthusiasm. "If
I get an offer and turn it down," he says, "I'll have to admit to
myself that I'm just not ready to go back to work."
Alix Nyberg Stuart is senior writer at CFO.
The Finer Points
Finance may be a revolving door, but it still behooves job
seekers to hone their search skills so that the door doesn't hit
them from behind.
Take interviewing skills. Brushing up on them before the
search starts is crucial, says Dennis Schroeder, executive director
and CEO of The Center for Executive Performance. He says
many clients, even the most senior ones, are initially
unprepared to answer the two most basic questions:
"Why are you leaving?" and "Tell me about yourself."
The right answers? When describing themselves,
finance people should avoid "trying to sell their financial
brilliance" and instead focus on their broader leadership and
strategy skills, with finance as a bonus, says Schroeder. As for
departure descriptions, "you need to tell the truth, but keep it
short — one or two sentences — and move on," he says. Belaboring
problems at a former employer will generally backfire.
The next step, of course, is getting the phone to ring.
Schroeder sends his clients' résumés out to about 1,400 retained
availability. Recruiters are generally amenable to this approach — with a few
caveats. "If you're going to do a blanket mailing, don't make it look
like it," says Lorraine Hack, a partner at Heidrick & Struggles. Address the recruiter by name, show some knowledge of his or her
specialty, and keep it short, since "long shows desperation."
Aiming at multiple recruiters within the same firm is generally
taboo. E-mail is preferred, because it's easier to respond to. The magic words to ensure a callback? "Please let me know if
I can help you on any other searches even if I'm not a candidate." Says Hack:
"It's just natural that you'll keep someone in mind more if they've helped you."
The same holds true for networking with peers, says Robert
Gold, a Schroeder client and recently appointed Insight Pharmaceuticals
CFO. He says his biggest takeaway from past searches is
that "a good networking call is not so much about what someone
can do for me." Instead, he says, ask what you can do for them,
and then add, "By the way, I'm in transition." — A.N.S.
Scott Whitehurst
Previous Jobs:
CFO, animal-health division, Novartis;
VP of finance, PC division, Hewlett-Packard
Reason for the Switch:
Tension between division and corporate bosses
Current Position:
Interviewing for jobs in diverse industries
"I'm prepared to take an offer, but only if it's exactly the right company, in exactly the right place, doing exactly what I want to do."
Adam Luger
Previous Jobs:
Finance manager at Pfizer;
Accountant for San Diego Padres
Reason for the Switch:
Companywide layoffs
Current Position:
Senior business analyst, Ledcor
"Now I know what I'm working for: early retirement!"
Paul Dascoli
Previous Jobs:
CFO of Thomasville Furniture Industries;
VP of financial operations, Revlon;
Two divisional CFO roles, PepsiCo
Reason for the Switch:
Reorganization at Thomasville would have shrunk his role
Current Position:
CFO and VP of VF Corp.'s jeanswear unit
"If I land a role that could continue to expand, I could retire there."


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Jan. 30 is the final day to submit nominations to the Kansas Department of Commerce for the 2015 Governor's Exporter of the Year Award. The award is presented to a single Kansas business each year for excellence in international trade and marketing. The winner of the 27th annual installment of the award will be announced in June of 2015 during Business Appreciation Month.
Nominated companies will be evaluated on the totality of their international efforts. Qualifications include:• Number and/or percentage increase in jobs due to international activities.• Innovations in global marketing.• Number of countries exported to.• Effective use of international distributors.• Long-range international strategies and prospects for future growth.• Commitment to the state and local community.• Foreign language promotional materials and general promotional activities.• Trade shows and/or international expositions.
Businesses can nominate themselves or be nominated by any other organization or individual. Visit KansasCommerce.com/Exporter to learn more about the Governor's Exporter of the Year Award and to download nomination forms. The nomination deadline is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015.
Nominations can be emailed to April Chiang at email@example.com or mailed or faxed to:Kansas International Trade Coordinating Councilc/o Kansas Department of Commerce, April Chiang1000 S.W. Jackson St., Suite 100Topeka, KS 66612-1354Fax: (785) 296-3490


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TRiBot Release 10.4_0
TRiLeZ posted a topic in Client Updates,This release will:
Fix bytecode manipulation in order to prevent the modification of parameters within the Filter and Condition classes themselves (thanks @wastedbro)
Fix NPE caused by non-null value in GE API (thanks @erickho123)
Add and fix equals methods for api2007.types (thanks @JoeDezzy1)
Modify Mouse#leaveGame to make the mouse leave the game from top, left, right, or bottom (thanks @erickho123)
Add Entrana area to Ships API (thanks @erickho123)
Fix raid prayers index/settings in Prayer API (thanks @erickho123)
Upcoming updates:
Break handler bug fix
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TRiBot Release 10.2_0 / 10.3_0
TRiLeZ posted a topic in Client Updates,This update will:
Implement better canvas locking/synchronization mechanism
Fix small Login API bug
Remove the requirement for xbooting Java classes
Use ExecutorService to perform canvas work in parallel
Add "Account Management" game tab to GameTab API (thanks @Encoded)
Fix NPCChat#getMessage (thanks @Encoded )
Fix NPCChat#selectOption (thanks @Encoded )
Fix Banking API after today's update (thanks @Encoded )
Fix in-game world hopper after today's update (thanks @Encoded )
Upcoming updates:
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TRiBot Release 10.1_0
TRiLeZ posted a topic in Client Updates,This release includes:
Fix updater bug which was causing a bunch of issues
TRiBot will no longer require manual hook fixes every time the RS client updates - the updater has been fully patched for objects
Hooked login fields
Improved the login bot
Ability to recognize the banned/locked messages again
Ability to read the current input for username and password fields
If the username or password is already entered correctly, it won't be erased
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If there are a few invalid characters after a valid substring of your username/password, only (approximately) those invalid characters will be erased. The login bot will then proceed to fill in the missing characters.
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TRiBot Release 10.0_0
TRiLeZ posted a topic in Client Updates,This release includes:
Fix shift clicking option selecting
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Remove RS3 support
Fix hooks
RS3 Support Removed
The RS3 client hasn't been updated since our Old-School version of TRiBot was released, as many of you may have noticed. Keeping all of the RS3 code in the client made the client as a whole harder to maintain, larger, slower, and messier. As hardly anyone still uses the RS3 client, and since the RS3 API was hardly functioning, we made the decision to completely remove it from TRiBot.
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As I mentioned yesterday, I am now 52. I was born in 1957.
My friend and senior, Sensei Pat Nakata, started practicing Karate right around when I was born.
Our mutual friend and senior, Sensei Bobby Lowe, starting practicing Karate around when Nakata Sensei was born (1944).
I could never compare myself, as a Karate student or instructor, to Nakata Sensei or Lowe Sensei. We are generations apart. They are so senior to me.
I could never compare myself to them. I am just happy to be able to say that I know them and also train with them. Nakata Sensei is like my older brother (or uncle) in Karate and Lowe Sensei is like my grandfather. We are all also members of the Hawaii Karate Kenkyukai, with fine instructors such as Sensei Fumio Nagaishi, Sensei Alan Lee, Sensei Hisae Ishii-Chang, Sensei Angel Lemus, Sensei Sean Roberts, and Sensei Mark Tankosich.
Even though I am 52, in Karate I am still just a kid!
It is easy to be humble when you know many great people. There is no shame in being a junior. In time, we become the uncles and grandfathers in Karate. There is no rush.
Charles C. Goodin
A Birthday Thought
As I mentioned yesterday, I am now 52. I was born in 1957.
Posted by Charles C. Goodin on Friday, December 04, 2009


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Check out IC Student photos from behind the scenes at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
Lauren Rossi '02 also went to Sochi this winter as a client manager for the International Management Group. She represents 20 clients, including figure skaters, gymnasts, and triathletes.
Nicole Detling, M.S. '01, was part of the coaching team for the Freestyle Aerials U.S. Ski Team. The sports psychologist helped athletes like Jessica Jerome, who competed in the ski jump. This was the first year women competed in the event at the Olympics.
Above: Bruce Beck '98, a sports anchor for NBC, met up with IC students who worked as interns for the network during the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
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Oct. 14, 2007
Box Score in PDF Format
FSU vs. Boston College Photo Gallery
Tallahassee, Fla. – No. 15 Florida State (9-3-2, 4-1-1) notched its third straight win Sunday afternoon with a 1-0 victory over No. 7 Boston College (8-2-3, 1-2-2), tying the Seminoles' longest win streak of the season. Junior Mami Yamaguchi netted the game-winner in the 83rd minute converting on FSU's first penalty kick opportunity of the season. The win was also the first for the Seminoles over a ranked opponent this season.
"It was a great result for us today," said head coach Mark Krikorian. "We were able to impose our style of play enabling us to keep the ball which certainly played into our hands. I thought our probing play was quite good today. Our backs maintained very good composure making the right choices at the right time and not forcing too many balls down the field."
Florida State remains unbeaten against Boston College running its all-time record to 2-0-2. Both wins over the Eagles have come within the friendly confines of the Seminole Soccer Complex. With today's shutout, the Seminoles have not allowed the Eagles to score in the series.
The Seminole defensive effort was solid once again posting its third straight shutout and eighth of the season. Katrin Schmidt, Libby Gianeskis, Becky Edwards and Erika Sutton limited a Boston College team, who entered today's game averaging 17.5 shots per game, to just seven shots on Sunday. The Eagles' first shot of the game and only shot of the first half didn't come until the 34th minute off the leg of Hannah Cerrone.
Florida State controlled the offensive flow in the first half but managed just four shots. The best scoring opportunity for the Seminoles came in the 37th minute on a header shot that sailed high by senior Kirsten van de Ven. BC was called for a foul setting up a free kick for the Seminoles from about 32 yards out. Edwards took the free kick and sent a ball into the box where van de Ven was able to get a good look with a header, but the ball went high over the crossbar.
Boston College got the first good look of the second half in the 47th minute. Kelly Henderson gathered a deflection off the FSU defense took two touches to her left and went near post with her shot. Seminole goalkeeper Erin McNulty was there for the save to keep the score tied at zero.
In the 50th minute, Florida State went on the offensive as van de Ven sent a long ball down the right side of the field to freshman Sanna Talonen. Talonen dribbled toward the endline and one-timed a pass to Yamaguchi streaking inside the box. The Tokyo, Japan native blasted a shot toward the upper left corner, but Eagle goalie Sarah Buonomo made a spectacular save tipping the ball out of bounds.
On the ensuing corner, Yamaguchi sent a ball into the box where freshman Marissa Kazbour got a header shot on goal but Buonomo was there once again for the save.
Kazbour would get a second opportunity on a header shot in the 66th minute off another Florida State corner, this time taken by Sutton. Kazbour went to the far post with the shot, but an Eagle defender was there for the save as she headed the ball out of harms way.
Schmidt looked as though she would give the Seminoles the lead in the 78th minute blasting a shot from 25 yards out. The ball beat Buonomo but couldn't find the back of the net as it ricocheted off the crossbar.
Less than three minute later, the Eagles were called for a foul in the box as a BC defender tripped freshman Amanda DaCosta from behind setting up the first penalty kick attempt of the season for the Seminoles. Yamaguchi took the pk and fired a shot into the lower left corner of the net for her team leading 16th goal of the season. The goal was also her third game-winner in 2007, tying her with Talonen for the team lead in that category.
"Amanda DaCosta's ability to turn with pressure on her back is magnificent," added Krikorian. "Her escape was fantastic and we saw it in her creating that foul which lead to the goal. Mami stepped up and put a nice finish on the ball for the goal."
"I stepped up to the ball knowing I had to make the kick," explained Yamaguchi. "I was a little nervous, but I told myself that I could score the goal."
With the goal, Florida State has now scored in 20 straight games dating back to last year's ACC Championship final against UNC in Cary, N.C. The school record for consecutive games with a goal scored is 21 set during the 2002 season.
Florida State finished the game out shooting Boston College 14-7, while maintaining an 8-1 corner kick advantage.
McNulty, who started her 14th consecutive game in goal for the Seminoles, recorded her ninth win of the season and fourth career shutout. Both marks set a new school record for wins and shutouts in a season by a Seminole freshman. The previous wins record of eight was set in 2001 by Ali Mims, while Kerry York posted three shutouts that same season. McNulty played all 90 minutes against the Eagles Sunday afternoon making three saves.
"Erin is really starting to understand the game better," said assistant coach Paul Rogers. "She has really improved her play since the North Carolina game. Erin has made some big saves, her communication has really improved and she has really shown a lot of leadership in the backfield these past few weeks."
Florida State returns the pitch next Sunday, October 21 as the Seminoles welcome the Miami Hurricanes to Tallahassee on Senior Day for the last regular season home game of the season. Game time is slated for 1:00 pm at the Seminoles Soccer Complex. The game will be shown live on Sun Sports. As always, fans can follow all the action over the Internet as gametracker will be available for the contest.


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Digestive Disorders
GERD More Common When Older?
I`m 59 yr old male and very seldom get heartburn or indigestion. But for the past week or two, off and on I get it. I haven`t been eating anything different or taken meds to cause it. What could cause it now, when nothing has changed as far as my diet and medications. Could it be my age?
GERD has nothing to do with age as pts of various ages can suffer from it. GERD is more common I patients who have an associated hiatal hernia, which also has nothi9ng to do with age. Stay off soda, spicy foods or eating late. If that doesn't work oyou may need a short (4 week) course of otc PPI (like prevacid) and see if this improves.
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Formerly, Assistant Professor of Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant has taken to Facebook to vent about the Achilles tendon injury that likely ended his season. He writes that the "frustration is unbearable" but the setback will not end his career.
The Lakers' star felt a pop as he pushed off his left foot making a move during Los Angeles' victory against Golden State on Friday night. The team, which is fighting to make the playoffs, is all but certain Bryant tore his Achilles.
The 34-year-old Bryant posts about his "rage" on his Facebook account Saturday: "Why the hell did this happen ?!? Makes no damn sense. Now I'm supposed to come back from this and be the same player Or better at 35?!?"
He adds: "One day, the beginning of a new career journey will commence. Today is NOT that day."


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Departs: 3/5/2019 Returns: 3/29/2019
Day 1-2 : Australia Bound
Following our included flight to California, we meet our Tour Director and board an Air New Zealand flight bound for the "Land Down Under." Enjoy delicious meals and attentive service. When we cross the International Date Line, we lose a calendar day.
Day 3 : Melbourne
Early this morning we arrive in Auckland and transfer to our flight bound for Australia. We clear customs in the charming Victorian capital of Melbourne renowned for its lovely parks and gardens. Our comfortable three-night home is at the Oaks-on-Market.
Day 4 : Tramcar Restaurant
Today our guided city tour of Melbourne includes Fitzroy Gardens, Flinders Street Station, Queen Victoria Market, the Shrine of Remembrance and Parliament House. Our four-course lunch is a memorable feast served aboard the first electric tramcar restaurant in the world! Enjoy this delicious meal as we travel around scenic Melbourne. The remainder of the day is free to wander along Southbank's waterfront precinct, visit the Victorian Art Center, Crown Casino or Chinatown. B,L
Day 5 : Penguin Parade
This morning we visit the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. This region is well known for its farm-fresh produce, vineyards and breathtaking views. We'll enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at Dromana Estate Winery followed by a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, home to over 60 Australian species. Next we go to Phillip Island, a sanctuary for seals and birds. Our day concludes with perhaps our most unique wildlife encounter as we witness the world-famous penguin parade. As the sun sets over this beautiful landscape we'll get an up-close and personal view of the world's smallest penguin making its way back to land. Take a waddle on the wild side as we experience the magic of the little penguins returning home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. L
Day 6 : Tasmania
We fly to Hobart to begin our exploration of wild and untamed Tasmania. Nearly one third of the Island State is protected within its fourteen national parks. We visit Richmond, one of Australia's most historic villages. The nostalgic charm of colonial days is present in the Georgian mansions, cottages, convict jail, bridge and Catholic Church. Later we tour Hobart and enjoy breathtaking views of the town from Mt. Wellington. Our accommodations for three nights are at the Old Woolstore Hotel. D
Day 7 : Eco-Cruise
Enjoy a three-hour guided eco-cruise along the spectacular coastline of Tasman National Park. Experience the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. Enter deep-sea caves, see playful dolphins, hundreds of seals and abundant bird species including albatross and sea eagles. After a delicious included lunch we visit the Port Arthur Historic Site. The settlement was a bold experiment and ground breaking attempt at reform and rehabilitation for the convicts of the colony. Port Arthur was a key part of the colonial system of convict discipline, but Port Arthur was much more than a prison. As we walk within the site, the powerful, personal stories of convicts, soldiers, free settlers and their families will reveal themselves to us. B,L
Day 8 : Tahune Airwalk
This morning we tour of the picturesque Huon River Valley and visit the Wooden Boat Centre which has been producing a range of beautiful timber boats crafted by hand for nearly 25 years. Later we take a walk through the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Forest AirWalk. The steel walkway footbridge averages heights between 60-90 feet above the forest floor, with the very last section, the cantilever, sitting at a height of 150 feet above the Huon River. B
Day 9 : Tropical Cairns
Today we fly to tropical Cairns in Far North Queensland. This is the gateway city to many of Australia's natural wonders, including the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy three pleasant nights at the Pacific Hotel Cairns adjacent to the waterfront and casino. All rooms feature balconies with superb views of the harbor and parklands. B
Day 10 : Kurandra Scenic Trail & Skyrail
Enjoy one of the most spectacular rail excursions in the world - the Kuranda Scenic Train. As we ascend, our journey provides unsurpassed views of World Heritage recognized rain forest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls within the Barron Gorge National Park. Later we visit the fascinating Kuranda Koala Gardens. This award-winning native wildlife attraction features some of Australia's most popular wildlife. A highlight is the unique opportunity to actually hold a koala as well as hand-feeding tame kangaroos and wallabies. After lunch at Frogs Restaurant we have the choice of visiting Birdworld Kuranda or the unique Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. There's time to visit the Kuranda Heritage Markets before we descend the magnificent MacAlister Range on Skyrail, a 4.7 mile gondola cableway. Enjoy spectacular views of the rain forest, tropical Cairns, and the Coral Sea as we glide over the rain forest canopy. B,L
Day 11 : Great Barrier Reef & Scenic Helicopter Ride
Today we experience one of the highlights of our tour, a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. We cruise to Moore Reef located on the outer edge of the reef, the world's largest living organism. The reef is one of Australia's greatest national treasures and stretches more than 1,200 miles along the coast. We view vividly colored tropical fish and coral from the reef viewer, underwater observatory and glass bottom boat. Learn about the fish and marine life in this underwater wonderland. Enjoy breathtaking sights of the Great Barrier Reef on an included scenic helicopter flight. Swim, snorkel or just relax in this beautiful marine setting. B,L
Day 12 : Sydney
We fly to Sydney, Australia's most vibrant city. On arrival we transfer to the Rydges World Square Hotel and settle in for a three-night stay. The remainder of the day is free. B
Day 13 : Opera House & City Sights
This morning we discover Sydney's many interesting landmarks, including the famous Harbor Bridge, the longest single span bridge in the world, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park, bustling Kings Cross and popular Bondi Beach. We tour the famous Sydney Opera House, considered by many to be one of the wonders of the modern world. We enjoy lunch in the historic Rocks, one of the most prestigious areas in Sydney with its beautifully restored buildings and spectacular views across the harbor. The Rocks' quaint cobblestone pathways are home to colorful markets filled with more than 200 eclectic stalls where you can find locally-produced home wares, beauty products and original photography, art, crafts and jewelry. B
Day 14 : Harbor Cruise
Today we enjoy Sydney's sparkling waterfront playground during a delightful harbor cruise sailing past pristine parks, golden beaches and charming harborside neighborhoods. During our luncheon in the Sydney Tower Revolving Restaurant, we see panoramic views of the harbor and city. Later there's time to visit the attractions of Darling Harbor, Sydney's favorite destination for leisure and entertainment, with more than 40 restaurants, cafes, museums, parks, theaters and specialty shops. L
Day 15 : Christchurch, NZ
This morning we bid farewell to Australia and fly to Christchurch located on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. On arrival we clear customs and transfer to our comfortable accommodations at the Distinction Christchurch Hotel. The remainder of the day is free. D
Day 16 : Glacial Lakes & Southern Alps
We travel across the picturesque patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains and enter the foothills of Geraldine and expansive Mackenzie Country. We stop to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd overlooking the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo and view the bronze statue of a sheep dog, erected as a tribute to the important role played by these animals in the development of high country farming. We drive along the shimmering turquoise glacial waters of Lake Pukaki set against the spectacular backdrop of Mt. Cook and the Southern Alps. We cross the Lindis Pass and tussock-covered plains of Mackenzie Country to the fruitlands of Central Otago, famous for the production of summer fruit - apricots, peaches, nectarines and plums. Our memorable day ends at The Heritage Hotel Queenstown for a relaxing two-night stay. The vistas from the Heritage Hotel provide a panoramic view of the towering 7,000-foot Remarkables mountain range, rising from the rippling waters of Lake Wakatipu. B
Day 17 : Kiwi & Birdlife Park
Enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast featuring local produce at the Kiwi & Birdlife Park. After breakfast we have the rare opportunity to meet New Zealand's most iconic bird. Specially designed nocturnal houses allow us to view the kiwi during the day. Later we visit the historic and picturesque "gold rush" settlement of Arrowtown and view the Kawarau River suspension bridge, the "World Home of Bungy Jumping." The remainder of the day is at your leisure to enjoy New Zealand's adventure capital, offering jetboating, golfing, picturesque walks, and abundant restaurants and shops in one of the most scenic settings in the world. B
Day 18 : Milford Sound Cruise
Today we travel through an ancient ice age region, crossing pasturelands on our way to Fjordland National Park. We journey through beech forests and the beautiful Eglinton Valley climbing to Homer Tunnel before descending through the spectacular Cleddau Canyon to reach Milford Sound. Our cruise takes us past Mitre Peak, which rises 5,560 feet, striking Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls, cascading more than 500 feet. The falls flow from valleys formed by receding glaciers. Watch for sea lions and a variety of birds. Our accommodations in Te Anau are at the Distinction Te Anau Hotel. The town is nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Te Anau, with a spectacular backdrop of Mt. Luxmore and the Murchison Mountains. B,D
Day 19 : Larnach Castle & Dunedin
Departing Te Anau, we travel through some of New Zealand's most populated sheep country through Lumsden and Gore to historic Larnach Castle & Gardens nestled on the picturesque Otago Peninsula. With its exciting, sometimes scandalous, sometimes tragic history, its magnificent carved ceilings, antiques and breathtaking views, our guided tour of the castle and gardens offers a vision of the past and present. We arrive in Dunedin known for its Scottish heritage and Victorian and Edwardian architecture. We see some of the iconic city attractions such as the Speights Brewery, Cadbury World, University of Otago and the World's Steepest Street. Our comfortable accommodations for two nights are at the Distinction Dunedin Hotel. B
Day 20 : Taieri Gorge Railway
Today we enjoy a tour of Toitu Otago Settlers Museum dedicated to telling the story of the people of Dunedin and the surrounding area, whose character, culture, technology, art, fashion and transportation shaped New Zealand's first great city. After lunch in the country's oldest city we take one of the world's great train trips. We depart the historic Dunedin Railway Station for a four-hour scenic train ride into the spectacular Taieri River Gorge. Travel aboard restored carriages through stunning scenery, crossing graceful wrought-iron viaducts spanning deep ravines while listening to the on-board commentary about the early pioneers and the building of the line. B,D
Day 21 : Lake Taupo
Today we fly to North Island. Our destination is the quaint town of Taupo that sits at the edge of New Zealand's largest lake. Taupo is the home to award-winning attractions, activities and breathtaking lake and mountain vistas. Our lodging for two nights is at the lakeside Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo.
Day 22 : Orakei Korako & Maori Concert
Our day begins with a visit to Orakei Korako, one of the finest thermal areas in the world. On our walk through the Hidden Valley we'll see silica terraces, boiling pools, geysers and an incredibly rare geothermal cave. Later we visit Lava Glass, Glass Blowing Studio and their unique Sculpture Garden featuring more than 500 glass sculptures. After lunch we cruise the Waikato River and see impressive Huka Falls, New Zealand's most visited natural attraction. Tonight we enjoy a special cultural evening featuring a Maori concert and hangi feast. Experience a customary Maori welcome and witness a powerful display of traditional songs and dance. B,L,D
Day 23 : Hobbiton & Hamilton Gardens
We travel to Alexander Sheep & Cattle Farm in Matamata, a combination working sheep farm and Hobbiton, The Shire from Middle-Earth. Our visit includes a drive through the picturesque 1,250-acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges and a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. The set has been completely rebuilt for The Hobbit and remains as it was seen in these films and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. During our tour we see Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films. Later we take a pleasant countryside drive to the riverside city of Hamilton, one of the country's fastest growing cities. It is the perfect place to experience friendly Kiwi hospitality. We visit the international award winning Hamilton Gardens. The gardens explore different civilizations, and recreate historically important garden styles from the farthest reaches of the world. Our lodging is at the Novotel Hamilton Tainui Hotel. B,L
Day 24 : Auckland & Evening Flight
Today we visit Auckland, the largest Polynesian city in the Southern Hemisphere. We enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of the city including America's Cup Village, lively Queen Street and the Harbor Bridge before our lunch at the Fortuna Restaurant. Later, a captivating experience awaits as we ascend Auckland's iconic Sky Tower. The tallest man-made structure in New Zealand offers breathtaking views in every direction. Visit Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, one of the Auckland's top visitor's attractions. We see the world's largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony display, the magical Seahorse Kingdom and take an underwater journey to discover a diverse collection of aquatic life up close. Later we board our evening flight to Los Angeles. We cross the International Date Line and regain a day arriving early in the afternoon. Overnight accommodations are included near the Los Angeles International Airport. L
Day 25 : Homeward
This morning our adventure comes to an end, but the friendships and memories will last forever.
B - Breakfast; CB - Continental Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner; T - Tea
Holiday Experience Includes
• All Airfare
• All fuel surcharges, government fees, airport & departure taxes (minimum value of $895)
• Holiday Vacations Tour Director specializing in the South Pacific
• Experienced Driver/Guides
• Baggage handling at hotels
• $100 travel voucher for a future tour
29 Excellent Meals Featuring
• Tramcar Restaurant in Melbourne
• Frogs Restaurant in Kuranda
• Tropical breakfasts in Cairns
• Sydney Tower Revolving Restaurant
• MacKinnon Restaurant Te Anau
• Parcels Restaurant Dunedin
• Maori Concert & Feast in Taupo
• Bilbo's Party Marquee at Hobbiton
• Fortuna Restaurant Auckland
All Accommodations Featuring
• Oaks-on-Market in Melbourne
• Old Woolstore Hotel in Hobart
• Pacific Hotel Cairns
• Rydges World Square Hotel in Sydney
• Distinction Christchurch Hotel
• The Heritage Hotel Queenstown
• Distinction Te Anau Hotel
• Distinction Dunedin Hotel
• Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo
• Novotel Tainui Hotel Hamilton
Attractions & Highlights
• Melbourne sights
• Scenic Mornington Peninsula
• Dromana Estate Winery
• Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park
• Penguins at Phillip Island
• Hobart & Historic Richmond
• Tasman Island Cruise
• Port Arthur Historic Site
• Wooden Boat Center
• Tahune AirWalk
• Tropical Cairns
• Kuranda Scenic Train
• Kuranda Koala Gardens
• Choice of Birdworld Kuranda or the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
• Skyrail Rain Forest Cableway
• Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
• Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight
• Guided Sydney Opera House tour
• Sydney City Sights tour
• Captain Cook Harbor Cruise
• Christchurch & Lake Tekapo
• New Zealand's Southern Alps
• Queenstown & Lake Wakatipu
• Kiwi & Birdlife Park
• Fjordland National Park
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Larnach Castle
• Dunedin city tour
• Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
• Taieri Gorge Railway
• Orakei Korako Thermal Park
• Lava Glass Sculpture Garden
• Huka Falls River Cruise
• Alexander Sheep & Cattle Farm
• Hobbiton Middle-Earth Movie Set
• Hamilton Gardens
• Auckland Sky Tower
• Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
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Eerie Photographs of Abandoned New York, Paris, and Beijing
See the Louvre Palace empty. See all the traffic of Beijing roads disappear. See Times Square abandoned completely, except for one solitary soul standing still with a plastic bag. We've got your post-apocalyptic fantasies right here! Artists Lucie & Simon have created this series using a neutral density filter, used by NASA to analyze stars. The self-taught Paris-based duo has created these shots with extremely long exposure, turning the world's most iconic and populated areas into unsettling and lonesome landscapes, leaving just one or two people in the frame to wander. Spotted by PetaPixel, here are some cinematic snippets of Lucie & Simon's Silent World.
Photo credit: Lucie & Simon. Silent World. Times square, C-print, 250x320cm, 2010


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Nashua deputy chief's leave may be endingBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
August 30. 2013 10:39PM
NASHUA — Few details have been released about the absence of Deputy Police Chief Scott Howe since his departure two months ago, but the matter could be resolved within a month, one city police official said.
Howe was placed on paid administrative leave June 22, and Police Chief John Seusing and Police Commissioner Thomas Pappas have refused to explain what prompted the decision.On Friday, however, Pappas said he is expecting a conclusion in the coming weeks.
"I'm hopeful that we will have a resolution in about a month," said Pappas, Nashua Police Commission chairman.
During the past two months, officials have not stated whether Howe's administrative leave is connected to an audit of the Nashua Police Relief Association being conducted by the Charitable Trusts Unit of the Attorney General's Office.
But, on Friday, Pappas said the attorney general's investigation needs to be concluded before Pappas can discuss the possibilities of Howe returning to duty.
"We have no control over the investigation, or the timing of the investigation," he said.
When asked this week about Howe's leave — at a weekly salary of about $2,000 — Seusing again said he cannot comment on the personnel matter. Seusing did, however, stress the importance of having two deputy chiefs on the force.
With Howe out for the past two months, Deputy Andrew Lavoie has been the only active deputy chief with the department.
"Just because we have been functioning with one (deputy) gone, doesn't mean it is the most efficient way to operate," said Seusing. "That is a very much needed position here."
According to Seusing, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau has previously mentioned that one deputy chief may be sufficient for the department.
"I couldn't disagree more," said Seusing. The current situation with one active deputy may be working for now, but it is not ideal, he said.
Previously, Seusing told the New Hampshire Union Leader that he asked the Attorney General's Office to audit the Nashua Police Relief Association after learning the nonprofit organization paid Howe to clean a building it owns on Kinsley Street using a Visa debit card.
Anne Edwards, interim dPappas echoed the chief's comments, stressing that the two deputy chief positions are critical for a department with nearly 180 police officers and about 75 civilian employees.
"They really are the CEOs that oversee the operations," said Pappas. "It is too much for one person to adequately oversee all of those operations."The police department never shuts down, he said, maintaining there is stress on any organization that operates around the clock.


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NEW YORK – The Selden Fire District Selden in Suffolk County, Long Island, will pay $263,360 to settle a class age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. The damages will be made in retroactive payments to a group of 23 firefighters who had been discriminated against based on their age and provide increased monthly pension amounts going forward to several firefighters.
The EEOC's suit had alleged that the fire district refused to let volunteer firefighters over age 55 accrue credit toward a "length of service award" (LOSAP), the equivalent of a retirement pension, because of their age. As a result, senior firefighters lost pension amounts after they turned 55, in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), a federal law that protects workers age 40 and older from age discrimination. The EEOC filed suit, Civ. No. 08-3974, after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement.
"Older workers, like these firefighters, should not be deprived of valuable pension benefits simply because of their age," said EEOC Chair Jacqueline A. Berrien. "This settlement ensures that these highly valued public servants will finally receive fair compensation."
EEOC Senior Trial Attorney Michael J. O'Brien said that this decree resolves one of several lawsuit filed by the EEOC involving volunteer firefighters. The EEOC has filed at least seven lawsuits against municipalities in New York which have limited benefits to older firefighters, O'Brien said.
Spencer H. Lewis, Jr., the EEOC's district director in New York, added, "This settlement should remind all employers, including municipal employers, that federal law prohibits targeting older workers for discriminatory treatment, including in relation to pensions or retirement benefits."
The EEOC enforces federal laws banning workplace discrimination. Further information about the agency is available at www.eeoc.gov.


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Pressure cooker bomb scare prompts evacuation of nearby Concord homes
CONCORD — A suspected pressure cooker bomb placed next to a fuel pump at a Loudon Road gas station prompted the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses and the closure of a section of Loudon Road Friday night, authorities said Saturday.
Police were called to the Mobil gas station at 110 Loudon Road about 10 p.m. Friday. The state police explosive disposal unit was called to the scene.
Authorities deemed the item to be a small deep fryer and not a pressure cooker bomb, authorities said Saturday. Police are continuing to investigate.


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Conrad Crane Shields, 84
Conrad Crane Shields, 84, a resident of Marion, died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Marion General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born August 8, 1927 in Spencer, Indiana, he was the only son of Carol (Crane) (Shields) Thorne (1899-1981) and Forrest Damon Shields (1896-1946). His parents divorced in 1933; his mother subsequently wed Charles T. Thorne and the family relocated to Marion, where Charles worked at the Veteran's Hospital in the Home Comers area.
Conrad attended the public schools both in Marion (Evans School) and M.H.S. and Spencer High School, graduating with a GED and the class of 1946 after enlisting in the United States Navy during World War II. He served aboard the USS PC 1195 and USS PC 822. His most memorable moment came when his ship escorted a captured German submarine, the Prinz Eugen, through the Panama Canal to the Bikini atoll, where the Prinz Eugen was used in an early test of the atomic bomb.
Conrad attended Indiana State University after his military service ended, concluding his university studies in 1970 by graduating from Ball State University. He had meanwhile become employed by the Indiana Michigan electric company, part of AEP. He worked at I&M for 39 years, retiring in 1990 as a communications supervising engineer.
Among his many hobbies was the construction and flying of model aircraft. This led Conrad to become one of the charter members of the Marion Model Menders, the first such club in the Grant County area. He was later a member of the Mississinewa Skyhawks and the Converse Flying Eagles. He was also interested in amateur radio as WA9LFA.
Conrad was a practicing Christian and long-time member of the New Hope United Methodist church until its dissolution in 2004. He served the church with distinction as Chairman of its Board of Trustees and in charge of its audio system.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jessamine (Franks) Shields, whom he wed on November 16, 1951. To this union were born his surviving children: Steven (Janet), of Johns Creek, Georgia, children Bradford and Alyson; Jeffrey (Katherine), of Chandler, Arizona, children Patrick and Elizabeth; Randolph (Deborah) of Wichita, Kansas, children Kristin and Kala (Nathan) Huerter; and Brian (Anne) of Overland Park, Kansas, daughter, Vanessa. Cousins, Peg (Mrs. Joseph E.) Goldberg Longstreth of Naples, Florida and Madi (Lynn) Arnett of Gosport, Indiana and their daughter, Diana (Jim) Markland, children Jacob and Elijah of Spencer, Indiana.
Ferguson & Glancy of Van Buren are in charge of funeral arrangements.
Private graveside services with Terry Dieckmann officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to their favorite charity.
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Werner Wieland, Professor of Biology, holds a Ph.D in zoology from Auburn University, and an M.S. and B.S. in biology from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Wieland received the Mary Pinschmidt Award in 2000, having been selected by the graduating class as the faculty member whom they will most likely remember as the one who had the greatest impact on their lives. In addition, he was awarded the 2001 Distinguished Faculty Achievement Certificate by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Dr. Wieland is an expert in the areas of aquatic biology, fish, fisheries, and evolution. He is a Certified Fisheries Professional with the American Fisheries Society, editor of the Virginia Journal of Science and past president of the Virginia Academy of Sciences. In addition, he is a member of the American Fisheries Society, the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, the Southeastern Fishes Council, and the Virginia Natural History Society, among others. He has been a principal investigator for research involving ecosystems in the Rappahannock and York river basins, and he has had articles published in the Virginia Journal of Science and Southeastern Biology.


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CBS's holiday programming kicks-off with "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and continues with "The 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors," "Frosty The Snowman," "Hoops&Yoyo Ruin Christmas," "A Flight Before Christmas" and "The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story."
Schedule highlights:
Tuesday, Nov. 26 (8 p.m.): "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer": The classic holiday special, narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, is a music story based on the popular song of the same name by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughing stock of all of Christmasville.
Thursday, Nov. 28 (9 a.m.): "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS": Kevin Frazier and Thea Andrews, co-hosts of "omg! Insider," will anchor this CBS Thanksgiving tradition now in its 53rd year. The special will feature portions of the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City. The parade will feature performances by Grammy Award-winning country music superstars Lady Antebellum, and the Broadway casts of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella," "First Date" and "A Night with Janis Joplin."
Friday, Nov. 29 (8 p.m.): "Hoops&Yoyo Ruin Christmas": This animated holiday special, presented by Hallmark, follows the unexpected adventure of the comical pink kitty and green bunny team, hoops&yoyo, after they become accidental stowaways on Santa's sleigh. (Rebroadcast)
Friday, Nov. 29 (8:30 p.m.): "The Elf on the Shelf": An Elf's Story: An animated feature based on the best-selling holiday children's book "The Elf on the Shelf" follows one of the many scout elves from the North Pole, who helps Santa Claus determine who to put on the naughty and nice lists. (Rebroadcast)
Saturday, Nov. 30 (8 p.m.): "The Flight Before Christmas": An animated holiday special about a young reindeer with ambitions of becoming an expert flyer like his father, features the voices of Emma Roberts and comedian Norm MacDonald. (Rebroadcast)
Saturday, Nov. 30 (9 p.m.): "The Story of Santa Claus": An animated musical holiday special featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry, the story revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas. (Rebroadcast)
Friday, Dec. 6 (8 p.m.): "Frosty The Snowman": Frosty, that "jolly, happy soul," whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship. Narrated by Jimmy Durante, the special also includes the voices of Jackie Vernon (as Frosty) and Billy De Wolfe (as Professor Hinkle). (Rebroadcast)
Friday, Dec. 6 (8:30 p.m.): "Yes, Virginia": This animated special is based on the 1897 true story of Virginia O'Hanlon, an 8-year-old girl who inspired the most famous newspaper editorial of all time by asking "Is there a Santa Claus?" Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina voice key characters. Beatrice Miller voices the role of Virginia. (Rebroadcast).
Friday, Dec. 6 (10 p.m.): "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night": For the sixth consecutive year, this special will set the stage for the annual Grammy Awards telecast and announce nominations in several categories, as well as feature performances by past Grammy winners and/or nominees. Grammy winner LL Cool J returns as host. Grammy winner Drake, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Robin Thicke and four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will perform.
Saturday, Dec. 14 (8:30 p.m.): "Frosty Returns": The magic still in his old silk hat, the holiday season's perennially popular original dancing snowman continues his adventures and skates on the edge of danger. Jonathan Winters is the narrator with John Goodman as the voice of Frosty. (Rebroadcast)
Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8 p.m.): "A Home for the Holidays with Celine Dion": The special tells touching stories about adoption from foster care to raise awareness for this important social issue. Inspirational stories of families are enhanced with performances by some of today's most popular artists.
Friday, Dec. 20 (8 p.m.): "I Love Lucy Christmas Special": Features two newly colorized back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series: the seldom-seen "Christmas Episode" and "Lucy's Italian Movie" (aka "Grape Stomping"). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set - at the beginning and end of the hour - with no interruption between the episodes.
Sunday, Dec. 29 (8 p.m.) The 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: Opera singer Martina Arroyo; pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer Herbie Hancock; pianist, singer and songwriter Billy Joel; actress Shirley MacLaine; and musician and songwriter Carlos Santana will receive honors. Seated with President and Mrs. Obama, the honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and heartfelt tributes.


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CAIRO, Egypt --Al-Qaida has issued its first confirmation of Osama bin Laden's death in an Internet statement posted on militant websites. Friday's statement by the terror network says bin Laden's blood "will not be wasted" and it will continue attacking Americans and their allies.
Bin Laden was killed Monday by U.S. commandos during a raid on his hideout in Pakistan.


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Thank you for all your helpful advice.
After a day of very painful feeding yesterday, we met the lactation consultant this morning. She could see nothing wrong with my techniques or positioning but acknowledged that his latch was shallow. So we went to an oral surgeon who checked his mouth thoroughly and there is no tongue tie or any other obstruction. His gingiva (the part of his gum where his teeth will be) is sharper than normal but he said that's fine.
Since we stopped using the shield, baby only nurses for about 15/20 minutes total but is satisfied and doesn't look for the breast for almost two hours. He is also napping between feeds which he never did before.
My paranoid self is wondering how he can go from taking one side every two hours for a duration of 40 minutes with the shield to this. He seems satisfied but of course I'm worried he isn't getting enough. I leave him on one side until he gets really fussy and pounding me with his fists, burp him then feed from the other side until I can't wake him to suck any longer. I always start with the least productive side first.
I have decided not to weigh him for another week and just try to nurse, nurse, nurse. It hasn't been as painful today so that's great.
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Tigers master wet conditions to score upset win
The Wests Tigers have scored a 17-12 upset win over the Wests Tigers/Canberra Raiders at a cold and wet Campbelltown Stadium in front of 7,833 fans.
Both sides eased into the game through the opening ten minutes with both sides playing a conservative game just working through their sets and it was the Tigers who showed their hand first with some early side to side play however it took until the 13th minute for the first points coming through Tigers winger David Nofaluma out wide after some near chances for the Tigers before then, Marshall was unable to convert.
From then on the Tigers were putting pressure on the Raiders defence however they coughed up possession too easily several time as well as penalties were helping the Raiders back up field and from that some good play from Reece Robinson set up Sandor Earl to score in the corner which was converted by Jarrod Croker for the Raiders to take the lead in the 28th minute of the game.
That was where the scoring finished for the first half though it wasn't through a lack of trying from both sides but neither side had the attacking strength to penetrate the oppositions defensive line.
In the 36th minute Chris Lawrence was put on report for a high tackle that initially began as a head clash but as both players fell Lawrence made contact again with the head of the opposition player.
The second half started in pouring rain which had little effect on the play with some early pressure from the Raiders and after just three minutes Sami Sauiluma forced his way over the line only to be held up by some strong defense from Liam Fulton and Benji Marshall. Soon after that Benji Marshall was able to convert a penalty goal attempt to level the scores up at 6-6.
However the tied score didn't last long with Anthony Milford scoring after Reece Robinson broke free from a tackle somewhat controversially as it looked like he had been tackled by the Tigers defence only to roll away and get up and run again and set up Milford to score under the posts to push the lead back to six points.
That was the final scoring play from the Raiders for the night and soon after that neither side really wanted to have the ball in hand with both sides looking to get early kicks in and put pressure on the opposition after each side had trouble holding the ball due to the wet conditions.
However the Tigers were able to make good field position during these plays and with some good lead up play from Benji Marshall and Curtis Sironen gave a flying Joel Reddy a one on one with Reece Robinson and Reddy had the momentum to get himself over the line and Marshall converted from wide out to level the scores up once more.
From the ensuing set Benji Marshall knew that the field goal was going to be a difference and took an attempt that ended up closer to the corner post than the goal posts and soon after that on the back of a penalty Marshall slotted the field goal from close range to give the home side a one point lead.
Penalties cost the Raiders the match as the Marshall Field Goal came off a penalty and on the set after the kick off Joel Thompson was penalised and put on report for a shoulder charge on Benji Marshall whilst he was kicking and soon after that Tim Simona scored a try out wide that pushed the margin to five however Marshall couldn't convert which gave the Raiders the sniff of a grandstand finish but wasn't to be meaning the Tigers scored a 17-12 win.
Next week neither side has an easy game with the Tigers playing at Leichhardt Oval against the Melbourne Storm meanwhile the Raiders have what could be seen as the toughest task of the round with another away game this time against the competition leaders the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Match Details
Wests Tigers 17 Canberra Raiders 12
Venue: Campbelltown Stadium
Crowd: 7833
Halftime Score: Canberra Raiders 6-4
LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Benji Marshall
2 points - Curtis Sironen
1 point - Anthony Milford
Tries: David Nofoaluma, Joel Reddy, Tim Simona
Field Goals: Benji Marshall (1/1)
Conversions: Benji Marshall (1/3)
Penalty Goals: Benji Marshall (1/1)
Tries: Sandor Earl, Anthony Milford
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jarrod Croker (1/1), Benji Marshall (1/1)
Penalty Goals:
LeagueUnlimited.com Live Commentary
Jarrod Croker makes an unforced error.
Josh McCrone throws a long pass that bounces away from Josh McCrone who knocks on in the clean, Tigers have the feed on halfway
Scored by David Nofoaluma. Conversion attempt by Benji Marshall unsuccessful.
A stumbling David Nofoaluma powers his way through two Raiders tacklers to slam the ball down and get the Tigers the early lead
Wests Tigers 4-0
Brett White makes an unforced error.
Brett White goes right to the line however he drops the ball (or possibly knocked out) trying to score
David Nofoaluma makes an unforced error.
Benji Marshall puts a kick over into the corner but doesn't get cleaned up by David Nofoaluma, Raiders have the scrum feed 10m out from their own line
Scored by Sandor Earl. Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Some excellent play from Reece Robinson and Jack Wighton in the lead up gives Sandor Earl a try in the corner to give the Raiders the lead after the conversion
Canberra Raiders 6-4
Sandor Earl makes an unforced error.
Sandor Earl goes up for the bomb but knocks into the Tigers defender, Tigers get the handover 10m out
Liam Fulton makes an unforced error.
Benji Marshall throws a ball to a hard running Liam Fulton who can't take it, Raiders with the scrum feed 10m out
Sean Meaney makes an unforced error.
Sean Meaney makes a meal off a simple pick up and gives the Raiders a chance before halftime
Ben Murdoch-Masila makes an unforced error.
Ben Murdoch-Masila drops the ball, Raiders pack the scrum with just 1 second on the clock
Sean Meaney makes an unforced error.
Sean Meaney makes an error from dummy half, compounding pressure on his side
Penalty goal attempt by Benji Marshall successful.
Benji Marshall converts the penalty to level the scores up
6 all
Scored by Anthony Milford. Conversion attempt by Benji Marshall successful.
Anthony Milford scores after Reece Robinson rolls out of a tackle which on replay looked to be held, Tigers penalised for not playing the whistle
Canberra Raiders 12-6
Sean Meaney makes an unforced error.
Sean Meaney makes another error tonight, dropping the ball close to the Raiders line
Scored by Joel Reddy. Conversion attempt by Benji Marshall successful.
Joel Reddy scores after Benji Marshall gives the ball to Curtis Sironen who finds a charging Joel Reddy who takes on Reece Robinson and gets over the line
12 all
Field goal attempt by Benji Marshall successful.
Benji Marshall takes advantage of the Raiders being on the backfoot to slot the one point to take the lead back
Wests Tigers 13-12
Scored by Tim Simona. Conversion attempt by Benji Marshall unsuccessful.
Tim Simona gets the green lights from the video referees, Marshall misses the conversion to push the margin beyond a converted try
Wests Tigers 17-12