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- First, the cardinal rule of Las Vegas: Wear. A. Watch. Or carry a cell phone, but at least bring some means of telling time. Clocks do not exist on the Vegas Strip. Casinos have no windows, and once the drinks start flowing and you start putting money in that bright and shiny machine, hours can vanish faster than you would believe. Wear a watch.
- Second, the cardinal rule of drinking in Las Vegas: if you're going drinking, anywhere outside the casino floor, pre-game in your room. Drinks on the casino floor are free – just remember to tip your waitress $1 per drink if you ever want to see her again. Do you know how much drinks cost anywhere outside the casino? GO BACK TO THE CASINO, that's how much. You can pick up beer and liquor at many stores along the strip – my favorite was the CVS just north of Monte Carlo. Please note: if you are driving, DO NOT PREGAME. We at Keelty Labs have zero tolerance for those who drive with any amount of alcohol whatsoever in their bloodstream.
- Thirdly, if you plan to gamble – or even if you don't plan, exactly, but this is your first or second trip, please establish some kind of limit for yourself. Don't be one of those people being dragged out by their friends, or one of those people crying about how you can't afford your plane ticket home. Those people exist. Bring your gambling cash, and leave your wallet in your room. Vegas is designed to take all of your money away as fast as possible. You need to protect yourself.
Okay, with those three rules out of the way, on to some more fun touring suggestions…
- The Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris, Las Vegas offers a beautiful view of the strip, and is arguably the very best vantage point from which to watch the Bellagio fountain show (though you won't be able to hear the music). Prices for lunch are reasonable, but if you're looking for a really cheap show, go up for a drink between lunch and dinner hours. The restaurant is virtually empty and the bartending staff is friendly. Note that the Eiffel Tower Restaurant and the Tower Ride are not the same thing – they are accessed from different elevators from the Paris casino floor.
- If you arrive at McCarran airport during peak arrival hours (especially Friday evenings) the line to wait for a taxi cab can often be an hour or more. You'll actually get to the Strip faster by taking one of the shuttle buses – a staff person at the shuttle door can direct you to the best shuttle for your resort.
- Similarly, the taxi line at the trendiest and most popular casinos – like Caesar's and the Bellagio – can stretch to a half hour or more at times. To get a cab faster, take the short walk to a less-fashionable casino, like Bally's or the Monte Carlo, and shave that wait down to five or ten minutes.
- For fitness nuts who need to work in a run, the Vegas Strip can be a great running route – provided you start at the right time of day. The strip will start to fill up (and heat up) between 9 and 10 AM most mornings, so if you get out before then you'll have generally clear sidewalks. It's 4 miles, almost exactly, from the (recently closed) Sahara at the top of the strip to Mandalay Bay at the bottom. Calculate accordingly.
- When touring the strip on foot, you can avoid the desert heat by using passageways between many casinos. Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur are linked, as are Bally's and Paris, Las Vegas. These passages can be hard to find, so don't be afraid to ask staff for directions. There are free trams that will transport you between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur (only trains leaving Mandalay Bay stop at Luxor), between the Bellagio, City Center, and Monte Carlo, and between Mirage and Treasure Island. There is also the monorail, which is not cheap, but provides quick and easy transportation up and down the west side of the strip. To find these trams, you often need to walk to the back of the resort – again, don't be afraid to ask. The Deuce bus runs up and down the strip, but never having traveled that way, I can't give much advice. Lastly, when on foot, remember that many intersections on the Strip may only be crossed via footbridge, several of which may be accessed directly from the second floor of the nearest Casino. If you descend to sidewalk level before exiting, you will likely have to take an escalator back to the bridge.
- A handy list of free Las Vegas attractions can be found here. I highly recommend making time for the lion exhibit at the MGM Grand (trainers keep the cats active most of the day, and sight lines are fantastic) and for the famous Bellagio fountain show, which is stunning and usually classy – depending on which song comes on. The erupting volcano outside the Mirage is worth watching, and the Sirens of TI show outside Treasure Island has special effects worthy of a Disney park – if you can tolerate the pre-recorded cheeseball dialogue and hackneyed storyline. See the list for others that may appeal to you.
- Several casinos are worth touring just for the ambience, especially on weekend evenings when they start pulling out all the stops to grab attention. Caesar's and Paris are hard to beat for atmosphere, though I recommend Luxor or MGM Grand if you want more of a dark, sexy lounge feel. If you're looking for class, Bellagio is beautiful, as is Mandalay Bay, but if conspicuous consumption and expensive interior design is your bag, check out the Wynn or the Encore. Fans of classic Vegas flash and dazzle should try Fremont Street, the Flamingo, or the Riviera, and those who desire to feel like they're experiencing some terrible acid trip should rush to Circus Circus. Mirage is the only casino with an indoor rainforest, which can be quite relaxing, and while the inside of New York New York strikes me as dull and unimaginative, the outside is quite impressive. Lastly, if you're looking for a bunch of old people and no discernable theme beyond "here's a room full of casino games," you want Bally's.
- Speaking of casino themes, some people might enjoy touring the casinos that have attempted to distance themselves from their theming because it skewed to a demographic too young (Treasure Island) or because it was incredibly racist and offensive (Imperial Palace). Lest I should forget, Excalibur is perfect for those who (a) always wanted a casino based around the Medieval Times restaurant chain, or (b) desire to feel baffled and angry at how many parents bring young children to Las Vegas.
- Lastly, I have a request for guys: guys, please throw on something presentable. From what I've seen, it's likely your girlfriend has squeezed into a slinky cocktail dress and heels that will be killing her within the first ten minutes, spent an hour on her hair and makeup, and agonized over picking just the right accessories. It's a Vegas thing. Each evening, the city fills with gorgeous women dressed to the nines, trying to make the most of their vacation – and on their arms, usually, is some schlub in baggy jorts, sneakers, and a rumpled TapouT t-shirt. Guys, have you noticed that in all those Vegas movies you love so much–Swingers, The Hangover, Ocean's Eleven through Twenty Seven–the men are all wearing suits, or at the very least, a jacket? Throw on a shirt with a collar. Hell, go all out and put on a sport coat and a pair of slacks. You'll feel like you're Vince Vaughn or George Clooney [as if!] and I promise your girlfriend [or boyfriend – but I really doubt the same-sex couples need this advice] will appreciate it.
Most importantly, in my opinion, remember that Las Vegas is a unique display of human opulence, the closest thing the U.S. has to a pleasure dome (except, perhaps, for New Orleans) and there's a ton of adventure to be had just walking around and seeing what the Strip, and the city surrounding, have to offer. Vegas is one of the few places in America where adults can unapologetically be adults, without worrying about offending someone's kids [Except all those irresponsible parents who bring their children out to the Strip – what the fuck are they doing there? It's like half past midnight, what are those kids doing here? There's a vending machine full of free naked hooker catalogs, and people on every corner shoving little hooker flyers in your hands…and they figured they should bring the kids? Get a goddamn sitter, already! Or leave the kids with grandma, or, you know, acknowledge that there are consequences to your choices and, I don't know, maybe don't come to Vegas. Oh, they make me so angry!]
If your entire Vegas experience consists of staring at a slot machine or a table dealer, drinking the night away in a dark casino, and sleeping off the hangover poolside the next morning, you're missing out. Take a little time to drag yourself out and see what billions upon billions in mob money and Wall Street junk bonds built for your pleasure.


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All non-African humans are part Neanderthal. I can't describe how happy this makes me, on several levels. First off, we have definite proof of interbreeding now. I was always kind of in favour of that theory, and the periodic announcements of "maybe we did interbreed" got me pretty excited too. Nothing compared to this, though. And then of course we have the feat by which we got this proof—comparing modern human genomes to DNA derived from 50,000-year-old bones. Science is amazing.
A gorgeous Bornean rainbow toad, thought to be extinct.
An electron microscope photo of a hydrothermal worm. Warning: clicking will give you nightmares.
Three-billion-year-old life in the Great Lakes. Except I'm not totally convinced the microbes date that far back. Couldn't they have evolved from aerobic to anaerobic as they discovered a new environment?
Microscopic food photography.
A short documentary on karakuri, also known as traditional Japanese
Karakuri from Matthew Allard on Vimeo.
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When war began, he immediately joined Autobots. He became the scout for his fast nature and managed to make a lot for his team. Unfortunately he got right under Megatron's hands. Decepticon leader hurt him so much, that it damaged his voice and he was unable to speak for the most of the war. He was healed at the end of the war and got his voice back.
When war ended and peace returned, Bumblebee got work as postman. Since then he delivers posts to everyone from the town. He has too his own skate park behind the house and owns variety of boards. Bumblebee is for the most of time very jolly, optimistic and helps everyone around. But still he can get serious and tries his best to make things right. Arcee takes him like her little brother, and sometimes lets him to make out some fun time for her. Sometimes he too begs Soundwave to let him do DJ work. He too spends a lot of time with Bulkhead, and they had to learn run very fast, because they break a lot of Ratchet's things. He has a too a racing rivalry with Knockout.
Bumblebee comes from a poor family and he was born very tiny. Because of this, he was growing up in very modest surroundings and it taught him to try his best in life. Still, he knows how to enjoy life. He knew it isn't right to steal, but sometimes he had to do it, to get food. When the situation of Cybertron pointed out there will be war, Bumblebee decided to join the army. He wanted to feel useful and he thought he could help his family.
He became a scout, since he felt that suits him well. He always tried to do his best and he never accepted a failure. Trying too hard got him into very bad situations. Because of this, he got too close to Decepticon base and he got caught by Megatron. The warlord took young scout with no mercy and then left him behind. Bumblebee was left for death, but he was saved by Autobots , they found him and the medic took care of him. Bumblebee managed to heal after time, but unfortunately, the damage was so big it hurt his vocal cords he couldn't speak anymore and he needed to wear helmet or scarf to protect his mouth because of breathing.
He was shocked, when medic told him his name and mainly that he was the doctor who helped his mother deliver him when he was born. Since then, Ratchet was there to take care of young scout and he became protective of Bumblebee. After the time, Bumblebee got used on his condition and it didn't stop to him to try to give his best and he kept his joyful side inside of him. The war went on and Bumblebee got many experiences.
On the Earth, he became guardian of Rafael, and they became great friends. In the end of the war, Bumblebee was the one who killed Megatron and he was healed because of cyber matter, he got his voice back. After that, Optimus gave Bumblebee warrior rank, but the yellow pony stayed scout in his heart and acts like that. When they decided to build town and everyone returned, Bumblebee decided to put behind him all bad feelings for Megatron and forgive him. Since he saw former Warlord is willing to make everything right. He decided to share home with Smokescreen, since he got used on young unicorn and he didn't want to be alone in the house. Bumblebee is now taking care of post office in the town this lets him to run and exercise. He is glad there is finally peace and they can have some good time.
Bumblebee is the youngest citizen of the town. Even when he is young, he is smart, innovative and brave and he can take care of himself. During the war, he served as scout, because he is smaller than others and can move fast, this position perfectly suited him. Bumblebee is patient and he proved to have qualities of leader, when it was needed. Unlike Smokescreen, he doesn't pursue his goals with wild passion and he knows things will come in right time and when he is ready. Bumblebee is modest and he wants to feel useful. When he knows he can't help in any way, he gets depressed or even angry. Even when he can sometimes do rushed things, he is far more careful than Smokescreen and sometimes he has to tame his friend.
Bumblebee keeps a lot of respect for elders, this goes mainly to Optimus and Ratchet, but there are times when he disobeys them. Even when he experienced harsh moments and suffered, he still kept his optimism and joyful look on the world. He loves fun, playing games and likes to spend time outside with others. He feels very responsible, when it comes to protecting Raf from danger. Bumblebee is willing to protect any of his friends with his life and he isn't afraid to do anything. He wasn't even afraid to face Predaking and talk to him, begging for alliance and even lied to him. Bumblebee isn't afraid of lying, or being mean when it's needed.
Even when he is overall nice, he can get offended, or get depressed. In that case, he reacts sarcastically on almost everything around him. He also always felt like younger brother to Arcee and he is ready to race Knockout anytime. Smokescreen noticed Bumblebee can have kind of unhealthy addiction to video games. He is able to play for hours and refuse to go asleep until he achieves the goal. He is also very kind and his patience helped him to get used on Smokescreen's talking in sleep.
Bumblebee spends the most of his time with Smokescreen. Because they are both very young and jolly they come along very well. Even when Bumblebee is more careful and reserved than Smokescreen, he likes to be in his company and doesn't mind to listen his long talks. They make very good team in any situation. They enjoy playing video games together and if they can, they help others with something.
Optimus Prime
Bumblebee adores Optimus and he has always looked up to him as he would to father. Unlike Smokescreen, he obeys his every order, but just as him, he wants to make Optimus proud.
Ratchet has a special place in Bumblebee's life. He was the one who saved Bumblebee's life, when Megatron almost killed young scout. Still, Ratchet always blamed himself for that he couldn't save Bumblebee's voice. Because of his sense of responsibility, he is very overprotective, and the same goes for Bumblebee. When Bumblebee got his voice back, Ratchet was the one who was relieved the most.
- Bumblebee is younger than Smokescreen, but he acts more mature and has more experiences than Smokescreen
- He prefers Nintendo over PlayStation
- Bumblebee is one of the few, who actually managed to trick Airachnid
- Because of lack of his voice, he learned how to use sign language
- Bumblebee likes to dance and wear hoodies
- Bumblebee and Smokescreen both stole item right from Megatron's hands
- He loves milk cocktails
- He is actually the Autobot with the biggest number of killed Decepticons, without Vehicons, he killed Skyquake and Megatron, he is on good terms with both of them now
- Sometimes he helps Ratchet in the garden and spends time with Smokescreen in Optimus' library, where they both help the Prime
- In the beginning of the comic, Bumblebee was wearing helmet, even when he doesn't need it anymore, this was because of bet he made with Smokescreen. Even when the other pony was still travelling, he knew Soundwave will keep record. As always.
- Just as Smokescreen, he collects pop culture stuff


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Since 2007, the Penang State Art Gallery has honoured a deserving artist every year with a Retrospective exhibition and publication. The honoured artists were Khoo Sui Hoe (2007), Lee Joo For (2008), Dato' Tay Mo Leong (2009), Ismail Hashim (2010), Eric Quah (2011), Dato' Chong Hon Fatt (2012), Dato' Tan Chiang Kiong (2013), Cheung Poi Yip (2014), Syed Thajudeen (2015) and James Sum (2016). This year we are pleased to honour Chew Kiat Lim.
Although Kiat Lim had a stint at the renowned LÉcole Nationale Superieur des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1972, he sees his father as his mentor. From an early age, Kiat Lim and his brothers served as apprentices to their father in his commercial art business. Their father trained them thoroughly in the skills of his trade, hand-lettering, portraiture, composition, colour mixing, shadowing or chiaroscuro, marbling, foreshortening, etc.
Even after more than half a century doing what he likes best, he is as passionate as ever about his art. Kiat Lim says that his work now focuses on the pressing social and environmental issues that inform contemporary life. That is the spirit which many young artists should emulate. Nonetheless, art was everyday vernacular and practice for the entire Chew clan. (Chew Teng Beng, Chew Kiat Seng, Chew Kiat Lim).
Exhibition will be ongoing until 28th February 2018 at Dewan Sri Pinang, Ground Floor from 9am until 5pm. (Closed on Fridays and Public holidays).
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Issue 657544: 'requireInteraction' property of chrome.notifications ignored when user locks screen, sleeps, changes users
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UserAgent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/54.0.2840.59 Safari/537.36 Steps to reproduce the problem: 1. create a chrome.notifications.create with requireInteraction true 2. in Windows 10, lock the screen. 3. Unlock the screen What is the expected behavior? The notifications should still be showing on the screen, as the user has not done any action to them. What went wrong? The notifications are gone. Did this work before? No Does this work in other browsers? N/A Chrome version: 54.0.2840.59 Channel: stable OS Version: 10.0 Flash Version: Shockwave Flash 23.0 r0 This is a common scenario because the screen can be locked automatically in many ways, for example when putting the computer to sleep or switching users. I found the issue while attempting to migrate out of chrome panels which were just removed from Chrome. Panels used to provide always-on-top functionality, and the only possible way to now do this is with a chrome notification.
Oct 19 2016,
I have found a workarround for this issue. However, it still seems that Chrome should not be auto-closing notifications that requireInteraction. The workarround is to listen on chrome.notifications.onClosed, which provides a "byUser" boolean. It adds complexity as it requires tracking auto-closed notifications (skipping those closed by code, but not those closed by the system or by the user), and keeping an interval to try and bring them back to live.
Oct 19 2016,
regarding the workarround mentioned above: It only works if the user has not closed all chrome windows. Consider this scenario: 1) page shows a notification with requireInteraction 2) user closes chrome windows 3) after a while, user sleeps (manually or no battery, or hibernates, etc) result: when the user comes back, chrome is no longer running. this is because I assume chrome said goodbye after all notifications were auto-closed. Since chrome isnt running, the workarround code cannot execute, thus the notification will not come back to the screen. In short: my workaround only mitigates this issue's side-effects. The only way to truly not lose the notification is for Chrome not to kill them on such system events.
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on Mac OSX it does not happen. So far its on Windows 10.
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Last year, we were pathetically behind in getting new fall shoes for the kids. When the first real cold spell snapped, Jasper had to wear Teva's with socks to school, while every other child seemed to show up in something scuff-free and appropriate. Very uncool. We felt like lame moms. We vowed to do better this year!
We still haven't dealt with snow boots, but at least we got it together to get the kids some awesome new kicks for back-to-school.
What we bought:
A Japanese brand of sneakers called Tsukihoshi. (tsukihoshi.com)
Why we like them:
Lots of fun, bright colors in retro looks.
The kids were into them immediately — no convincing or coercing.
They're extremely lightweight.
The kids can put them on without any assistance.
They're machine-washable. As in, just THROW THEM IN and then let them air-dry.
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You can find them online at zappos and amazon, but since they're Japanese, the sizing can be a little funky on American feet (apparently, ours are bigger.) I'd suggest instead heading to Peek A Boo Kids at 333 Court Street in Carroll Gardens to get the right fit.
The brand makes sneaks in baby, toddler, and youth sizes.
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Just Jim again. My wife Jodi hates this picture, says it makes me look like a smart-ass. Oh well. Another picture by my sister Donna. She's good, huh?
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.
---Albert Einstein
When not playing music, I enjoy engaging my left-brain in webwork. Basically I can deal with your web needs from start to finish.
While I sometimes do the "design" on websites, I don't consider that my forte. I am an interactive web coder and programmer. There are graphic designers with whom I work frequently, whom I refer to as "photoshop gurus." I often then take their work and turn it into interactive websites.
I do specialize in:
• dynamic sites (database driven)
• custom backends (on my shared custom CMS called "LuckDragon")
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• cross-browser compliance (make sites look as close to identical in all browsers)
• server-side and client-side programming; MySQL-PHP on client side and jquery client-side.
• mobile versions of websites
• yearly hosting on my server, or I can build on your host
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http://www.skycity.com (Sky City Casino, destop & mobile versions; one-of-a-kind menu!)
http://faithhopeandjazz.org (ok, I have a little plug in for this site...)
http://www.grucci.com (World-class fireworks company)
http://www.acomaskycity.org (A beautiful place to visit!)
http://www.bobbyshew.com (also happens to be someone I perform with on occasion...)
http://advancedbodywork.net (you need this!)
http://www.slananm.com (where I live!)
http://www.skycitytravelcenter.com (desktop and mobile versions)
http://www.acomaconcrete.com (nice slideshow at the top)
http://www.montevista.org (built on my old CMS but still crankin')
http://www.elenajacinto.com (an old friend!)
http://www.ryanmontano.com (built on client's server, from client's design)
http://www.cquic.org (built on UNM's server. I like the little floating balloon...)
So OK you get the idea. Plus, what you can't see here is the new LuckDragon CMS (content management system). It is slick and stable, easy to use (lots of icons) and has some powerful flexibility. Four levels of logins means you only deal with what you need to for keeping content current. I provide free training whenever I build a site on the LuckDragon platform, plus free unlimited phone support, so that you can maintain the content of the site yourself without calling your web-guy all the time (which can be time-consuming and expensive).
I enjoy CUSTOM programming for special requirements. Give me a challenge!
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Warriors' Path State Park Celebrates Grand Opening of New Palmer Center Amphitheater
Monday, April 23, 2012 | 08:55am
Commemorates Tennessee State Parks 75th Anniversary
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Warriors' Path State Park joined the Friends of Warriors' Path and a number of special guests today for the grand opening of the Palmer Center Foundation Amphitheater – the newest addition to the Darrell's Dream Boundless Playground, which is part of the state park.
Made possible by The Palmer Center Foundation, the amphitheater is the final phase of the all-accessible playground complex, which serves as the only one of its kind in the U.S.
Designed by The Moore Group Architects, under the leadership of Tony Moore, the amphitheater was built using the existing hillside and natural basin with terrace seating made of segmented blocks. The grassy aisles and surrounding area allow the new outdoor facility to host audiences from 200 to more than 1,000. The dual-level stage area is approximately 900 square feet and is designed for both intimate lecture-type programming for smaller groups and full-stage productions for much larger audiences. J.A. Street served as the project contractor.
The facility is equipped with electrical capacity to serve the needs of various uses. Like the rest of the complex, the amphitheater – both stage and seating areas – are fully accessible. The amphitheater is available for many purposes, including educational programs, lectures, concerts and weddings. Reservations may be made by contacting Warriors' Path State Park at (423) 239-8531.
"On behalf of the Palmer Center Foundation, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all of the volunteers involved in this project," said Dr. Linda Story, president of the Palmer Center Foundation Board of Directors. "Darrell's Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors' Path State Park is an asset to our community and leaves a lasting legacy that can be enjoyed for years by children of all abilities. We are thrilled to be able to assist with the funding of Phase 4 of this initiative, the amphitheater."
Darrell's Dream Boundless Playground opened at Warriors' Path in April 2007 and was made possible through public-private partnerships. Warriors' Path is the first state park in the nation to provide a Boundless Playground for visitors. The playground is supported by the Friends of Warriors' Path, an organization that fosters conservation and educational efforts, while assisting the park in its efforts to better preserve and protect its existing facilities and resources.
"This playground complex has already attracted thousands of visitors and national attention for our state park system," said Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill, Tennessee State Parks. "It's easy to visualize children and adults of all abilities enjoying this beautiful amphitheater for years to come. I sincerely applaud the network of businesses, civic clubs, churches and individuals who have made this possible. I want to especially thank Dr. Story and the Palmer Center Foundation, along with our great Warriors' Path Friends group for their dedication toward this project."
Planning for the Boundless Playground Complex began in 2001 by the Friends of Warriors' Path State Park organization, led at that time by the late Darrell Rice, an active community volunteer. Supported by a growing group of individual and group volunteers and generously sponsored by many local businesses and civic clubs, the complex – named in memory of Rice – now includes play equipment and play areas designed for specific age and development groups, the Lions of Narnia™ Braille Trail, and the fully-accessible Anderson Treehouse.
"This has truly been a labor of love that has stretched out over 11 years," said Betty DeVinney, president of the Friends group and chair of the Darrell's Dream project. "The community support for this complex has been tremendous, and we all hold Darrell and his dream in our hearts as both the originator of the Friends group and the concept for this wonderful playground complex."
Today's grand opening of the amphitheater coincides with Tennessee State Parks' 75th Anniversary, adding significance to the event.
The Tennessee State Parks system was established through legislation in 1937, and those laws – with modifications and additions over the years – remain the framework for park operations today. As in most states, Tennessee began in cooperation with federal programs that instigated individual parks. Later, Depression era recovery programs gave a boost to the idea and the possibility of creating parks. The Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration worked on land conservation, but also delved further into the actual planning and construction of what would become the first of 53 Tennessee State Parks.
Today, there is a state park within an hour's drive of just about anywhere in Tennessee. A 2009 University of Tennessee study highlights the positive economic impacts that state parks provide local communities, particularly in rural areas of the state. The study found that for every dollar spent on trips to Tennessee State Parks, an additional $1.11 of economic activity was generated throughout the state. When the direct and indirect expenditures were combined, the impact of Tennessee State Parks to the state's economy was $1.5 billion in total industry output, supporting more than 18,600 jobs.
"Our vision statement highlights the inherent value of our natural environment, along with the value of the many physical reminders of Tennessee's past," added Deputy Commissioner Hill. "Tennessee's state parks have played such an important role in our history, and they play a critical role in our health and quality of life, which will benefit Tennesseans well into the future. There's no better example of that role than what has been accomplished here at Warriors' Path and what Darrell's Dream brings to this community."
Tennessee's 53 state parks and 82 state natural areas offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families or business and professional groups. State park features range from pristine natural areas to 18-hole championship golf courses. For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call toll free at 1-888-867-2757. For upcoming events in connection with the 75th Anniversary of Tennessee State Parks, please visit the state parks website at www.tnstateparks.com.
Warriors' Path State Park sits on 950 acres and was named for the park's proximity to the ancient war and trading path used by the Cherokee. The park is situated on the shores of TVA's Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River. It features camping, hiking, fishing, golf, boating, biking, swimming, picnic facilities and horseback riding.
Courtesy of Earl Paul Carter Photography
About the Palmer Center Foundation
The Palmer Center Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia by awarding grants and scholarships to meet individual, group, and/or community needs. The media contact for the Palmer Center Foundation is Amy Greear, who can be reached at (423) 378-3409 (ext. 12) or at email@example.com.
About Friends of Warriors' Path State Park
The Friends of Warriors' Path State Park is an organization that fosters conservation and educational efforts and assists the park staff in its efforts to better preserve and protect its existing facilities and resources. The group also supports the park staff in its work to provide quality recreational and interpretive experiences. This includes, but is not limited to, many natural, cultural and scenic features. For more information, contact the park. The media contact for the Friends of Warriors' Path State Park is Martha Lawson, who can be reached at (423) 863-8871 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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From previous experience, I've learnt that it's so much easier to get the colours to pop (especially neons!) if you paint a base coat of white polish first. So I did that, then chose 6 pastel polishes to match the colour scheme of the mobile phone case. Spring's just arrived here in Australia so pastels are pretty much the GO-TO colours at the moment. Slap on those characteristic black lines on top of the pastels, et voilà!
The first time in a long time I painted the same design on my right hand, albeit a simplified version (meaning I replaced the mini hearts on the ring finger and thumb with the simple ikat zigzag on the middle finger!) Disclaimer: Please don't pay too much attention to my unusually short right index nail. It snapped right across while I was out of the house and had no nail glue on me to fix it ): Now I've bought a second nail glue bottle to keep in my bag always!
I've also had a request for a tutorial on these so that should be up soon as well!


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Samsung Galaxy S 2 won't be getting Jelly Bean 4.1 Update due to Hardware limitations
While the Galaxy S3 has been confirmed to get the Jelly Bean Update, We don't like to deliver Bad News for Galaxy S II users, but we have to forward the info we got. According to the latest Reports we received, The Samsung Galaxy S II I9100/I9100G won't be getting the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update which has been announced on the Google I/O 2012.
The Galaxy S II won't taste the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean due to Hardware limitations, Taking in account the following reasons :
- Low screen resolution 800 x 480 - 1280 x 720p recommended resolution.
- Dual-core Processor - Quad-core recommended.
- Device won't be Smooth with Jelly Bean and TocuhWiz running together.
These reasons may prevent Samsung from Updating the Galaxy S II to Jelly Bean, the same thing happened with the Galaxy S I9000 when samsung announced it won't be able to Update the device to ICS 4.0.3 because of hardware limitations and the users won't be able to run ICS smoothly on their devices.
We are Still Waiting for Samsung to announce the list of Jelly Bean 4.1 Updatable devices,


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Junior Suites for your holiday of well-being in South Tyrol - Your Wellnesshotel in Vipiteno
Overnight stay in the spacious Junior Suites of the 4*Parkhotel Zum Engel.
Comfortable living in a pleasant ambience. Our spacious Junior Suites (ca. 30 m²) are furnished in a typical Tyrolean style and some of them have got a majolica stove. All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with free W-Lan connection, telephone, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer, basket with bathrobe, towels and slippers, umbrella and mostly with balcony.
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Hi Crafty people!
Sometimes I get concerned when I see the pile growing and growing but I do know that in one afternoon I can get them all done. I love to write but I have to be in the right frame of mind. This page had been doing the rounds on my desk for a while.... today I got the story in and I am hoping it will start a roll and I can get through my pile.
It's finally starting to warm up a little here in NZ which is such a relief... a little over the winter and this afternoon the girl's are all outside playing... they haven't been able to do that for months. We are all so happy about it, I forgot how much easier it is in the warmer months.
Hope you are having a wonderful day
P.S. The biggest one just came in and asked me for a pickle jar to play with in the garden (they are making a bug hotel? I didn't ask for elaboration) I was like YES you can totally have a pickle jar.


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We listen to our clients' needs and guide them in making confident decisions to resolve legal issues. The lawyers at our firm are tough legal advocates prepared to fight for the best interests of our clients whenever necessary. We provide skilled representation in Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Criminal law.
Give us a call to discuss your specific situation in a confidential consultation. Based in Manassas and Fairfax, we serve clients throughout Northern Virginia.


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While there are plenty of dairy-free cheese options that are made without animal ingredients and by-products, the ones produced by Heidi Ho are some of the few convincing alternatives that satisfy in terms of taste, texture and versatility.
In place of dairy, the Creamy, Spicy! and Smoky flavors are made with a range of plant-based ingredients like cashews, chia seeds, vegetable puree and mustard seeds. Even before heating, Heidi Ho's "chia cheeze" can be enjoyed whether dipped, poured or spread in snacks and entrees.
While many passionate vegans follow cruelty-free diets out of concerns for animal welfare, simple substitutes like this cheese alternative appeal to health-conscious consumers who are striving to adopt a more well-rounded plant-based diet.
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What do cannabis and yoga have in common?
For Sari Gabbay and an increasing number of people across the country, they are both tools to gain a new perspective on life and ourselves, revealing what we are truly capable of.
Cannabis has been used for centuries as a plant medicine, intended for both physical and spiritual wellness. A partnership with yoga extends back just as far—ancient yogis recognized the value in both and their innate ability to enhance one another. The familiar introspection found after ingesting cannabis can undoubtedly help with meditation and paying extra close attention to how our bodies are responding to different poses.
Gabbay, a long-time cannabis user and yogi, completely flips the typical "stoner" stereotype. She's active, health-focused and she is quick to engage in easy conversation.
"Cannabis and yoga have been such a profound experience for me," says Gabbay. "It helps to clear out the distractions, and I've had these incredible moments when I come to Shavasana. Things come to me from my higher self in that meditative state. [When I use cannabis] I can push myself further, I sweat less and I exert less energy."
Gabbay's life-changing journey with yoga and cannabis has inspired her to organize and host the upcoming Cannabliss Retreat in Ojai, Calif. June 22 – 26. She invites individuals of all types to join her for 5 days to learn and experiment with plant medicines—beyond cannabis, kava kava and cacao will also be used—do yoga, meditate and eat wholesome, organic food. No experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to learn.
Redefining cannabis as a wellness supplement is central to Gabbay's intent. She hopes, as cannabis becomes legalized and normalized across the United States, it will be embraced as an effective tool to heal our physical bodies, improve our ability to regulate our emotions and help us stabilize our mental states. The retreat offers an opportunity for attendees to wake up to the possibilities of plant medicine and themselves.
The retreat focuses on how to use psychedelic plant medicines in a holistic and beneficial way. Gabbay emphasizes the importance of using these plants mindfully.
"There's balance in life," Gabbay says. "That's what the plant teaches us: If you're using this as a crutch, you're not going to feel good."
Gabbay tries to introduce mindfulness in all parts of her life, beyond just using cannabis. Yoga has helped with this, too—being deliberate and thinking about her own actions, how it affects her body and those around her.
" It means just mindful consumption of everything—not just of food, but of energy, how you sleep and your thoughts," Gabbay says. "It has been just being mindful as often as possible, how you live your life. How you're vibrating higher."
As more 420-friendly yoga events are popping up in legal states, Gabbay emphasizes that just smoking cannabis is not the point. It's an important aspect, but an effective experience does not rely on cannabis alone. Most importantly is the motivation to improve oneself. And while the Cannabliss Retreat is intended to be relaxing, this self-realization can be hard work.
There are three primary facets to the retreat: strengthen your body, awaken your spirit and expand your mind. Gabbay has focused much of her own health routine on these pillars. She has found focusing on them helps immensely with overcoming life's obstacles.
"A lot of us are waking up and feeling the call to be better, to face our fears and to step into ourselves," Gabbay says. "For me, it started as 'Okay, I'll do this cannabis retreat' and then that wasn't enough. I needed to be able to create an experience that people can walk away from feeling that they have tools to change their lives."
Hopefully attendees will have some fun, but also have time to reflect on themselves and their position in life. Ideally, they will gain a new perspective. At the Cannabliss Retreat, there's something for everyone: whether you're there to try out new yoga flows, trying new medicines or even meeting like-minded individuals. Gabbay has designed the event to meet a broad variety of needs and desires—but one thing is for certain, the retreat will leave you feeling physically and mentally refreshed.
To learn more and purchase package options for the Cannabliss Retreat, visit cannablissretreats.com.


text: Transformation Electronics Corp., a New York company that assembles and markets parts for calculators and other electronic devices, is relocating to Palm Coast, a community under development in Flagler County north of Daytona Beach. Three staff people will relocate to Palm Coast and about 30 persons will be hired locally, according to Nelson Ortiz, president of the Bohemia, N.Y., company. The company expects to start operations next month in the Intracoastal Industrial Park and later move to the Palm Coast Industrial Park. Palm Coast, a 42,000-acre development, currently has about 9,000 residents.


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These reports are translated and publicized by Hatzalah Yehudah and Shomron with the clearance and confirmation of the IDF. Hatzalah Yehudah and Shomron is a voluntary emergency medical organization with over 500 volunteer doctors, paramedics, medics who are on call 24/7 and work along with the IDF, 669 IAF Airborn Rescue, the security officers and personal throughout Yesha and the Jordan Valley, and with MDA.
We, the volunteers of Hatzalah Yehudah and Shomron go out to rescue anyone who needs our emergency medical assistance; including civilians, military and Arabs also those within the PA territories. (with IDF presence) To us a life is precious and we go out at risk leaving home and family or stopping on the road to rescue anyone in need.
This is a partial report of the on-going terror attacks against Israel.
Before the report there is something which we wish to share with you regarding the importance of immediate emergency response: Almost a year ago on the evening of the Chapter of "Chayai Sarah" a terrorist fired 15 bullets into the head of an IDF soldier at Anun Junction in Hevron. The soldier was critically injured and taken in an unstable condition to the hospital.
On November 1, following a very long and intensive period of medical care and with the blessings of the L-rd of Israel he was married. Mazal tov and blessings.
November 1
10:17 Gush Etzion- Hevron Highway rock attacks on vehicles causing damage
1140 Gush Etzion-Jerusalem Highway near El Hadar checkpost causing damage
12:03 Hevron- attempted terrorist stabbing attack prevented when a female terrorist armed with two knives near the Cave of the Patriarchs was caught and arrested following her suspicious behavior when the security forces searched in her bag and uncovered two large knives. Following investigation she admitted to planning a stabbing attack there. The terrorist is in her 30's and a resident of Hevron
15:44 Southern Hevron Hills rock attacks no injured
17:48 Gush Etzion-Hevron Highway near Carmei Zur rock attacks on bus no injuries
20:32 Benjamin Region driver reported that terrorists threw a fire bomb at him south of Adam. No injuries. Following IDF investigation a fire bomb was found near there.
20:42 Report from Hadassah Hospital spokesman: The injured IDF soldier who was shot on October 31, in Pocus Check post near Bet El, is moderately injured sedated and given oxygen and was operated on in his legs. The other two injured were released. (The terrorist who carried out the attack is Muchmad Tracman from Kabatia a member of the PA forces.)
November 2
9:08 Gush Etzion-Jerusalem Highway between El Hadar and Efrat Junction rock attacks damage to vehicles windows -no injuries
14:35 Gush Etzion-Hevron Highway near Yehuda Farm (the archaeologic site where Asher and Yonatan Palmer HY"D were murdered ) rock attacks
15:04 Highway 55 near Azune rock attacks causing damage to vehicles
15:51 Etzion Region near Tekoa rock attacks causing damage – no injuries
17:56 Etzion-Hevron Highway near Bet Umar rock attack on bus causing damage – no injuries
19:23 Shomron –rock attack on bus near Chawara south of Nablus
20:29 Benjamin Region- rock attack north of Givat Asaf causing damage –no injuries
November 3
6:53 During the night Security Forces of the IDF, Border Police and Police from Shai Region, and the Secret Service in Judea and Samaria carried out arrests of 23 wanted suspects in Judea and Samaria region, who are involved in terror and violent public disorders
Weapons recovered from Arab PA terrorists in Hebron area


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The 11th International Conference and Workshops on Algorithms and Computation (WALCOM 2017) will be held in Hsinchu, Taiwan during March 29-31, 2017.
To provide an international forum for researchers working in the areas of algorithms and computation, the first Workshop on Algorithms and Computation (WALCOM 2007) was held on February 12, 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh and was organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. WALCOM 2008 , WALCOM 2010, WALCOM 2012 and WALCOM 2015 were held in Bangladesh; whereas WALCOM 2009, WALCOM 2011, WALCOM 2013 and WALCOM 2014, were held in India. WALCOM 2016 was held in Nepal. The name of this conference has been changed as Conference and Workshops on Algorithms and Computation since WALCOM 2017.
The proceedings will be published by Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS). Special issues dedicated to WALCOM 2017 will be published at Journal of Graph Algorithms and Applications and Theoretical Computer Science.
WALCOM 2017 is organized in cooperation with IEICE Technical Committee on Theoretical Foundations of Computing (COMP) and the Special Interest Group for ALgorithms (SIGAL) of the Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ).
Papers can now be submitted online at the following link:
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Notification of Acceptance: December 3, 2016
Camera-ready Version: December 15, 2016
Conference: March 29-31, 2017
Papers can now be submitted online at the following link:
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It Came from the Junk Drawer
(Winter projects for sanity and security)
By Claire Wolfe
February 1, 2004
Winter roared down from Lonelyheart Pass like Hillary Clinton on a bad hair day. It buried the sagebrush in two feet of snow. It coated the barbed wire with an inch of ice. And coated the pickup trucks and watering troughs and the statue of the Drunken Cowboy and the backs of cows and the Dean for President sign in Dora's front yard.
Nobody in Hardyville could move for two frozen-solid days. I couldn't even make it to the Hog Trough Grill and Feed.
It could be argued that a day without Hog Trough food is like a year without a heart attack. But bad as the Hog Trough is, I missed it. I didn't really miss the lard-dripping mystery food, but the company. And … oh, what the heck, I might as well be honest here. I missed Hardyville's best excuse for avoiding unpleasant work and household chores.
Snowbound. Icebound. With no Hog Trough hangout, I had to face it: The Junk Drawer.
Every winter, between making New Year's Res-illusions and finally giving up on them, during that long, dark winter of guilt, come the Winter Projects. You know what they are. They're those things you meant to do last April but got put off because you were planting your garden. Those things you meant to do last July but you were too busy having a life. Those things you meant to do last October but you were too busy beating yourself over the head for not doing them already so what the heck, I'll just have another beer and watch Six Feet Under instead. Those things you meant to do in December but there's way too much to do in December.
But there's nothing to do in January and February with a snowdrift blocking your front door.
So you have to face those chores like putting all the tools back on the right hooks on the pegboard, throwing out grocery receipts from food you ate ten years ago, combing matts the size of basketballs out of the dog's fur, and sticking all those old photos into albums even though you no longer remember who half those stupid-looking fourth cousins or best friends from kindergarten are.
And worst of all, there's The Junk Drawer.
All year long, year after year, everything that doesn't have a place of its own goes into The Junk Drawer. I know what's in there. A tin of shoepolish as hard as a rock. A buy-one-get-one-free offer you might really want to take advantage of someday. A recipe for beet and pineapple salad that now sounds repulsive but last summer seemed like a gourmet treat. A nightlight in the shape of the Virgin Mary. A tube of caulk that's glued itself to the back of the drawer. One tablet of penicillin. An electronic doodad with a thig-a-majig missing. Dog registration papers you forgot to mail. Odd-sized screws that fell out of somehing that really needs to be screwed back together if only you could remember what it is. And something that might be the leg of a lost nicknack, which absolutely can't be thrown out because if you throw the leg out the nicknack will certainly turn up two days later.
At least that's whats in my junk drawer. And since everything's in there because it has nowhere else to go … what do you do with it now that it's so full the drawer won't close?
No. I can't handle it. Even snowbound, I can't face bringing order to The Drawer.
So, restlessly pacing, I do those other winter projects. The ones that aren't just for the good of the house, but for the good of peace of mind. The good of security. Not the Homeland Department kind of security, but the real "Whew, I'm glad I finally took care of that for the sake of my kids, my freedom, my privacy, my whatever" kind of security.
Just like everybody else, I have to remind myself to do this stuff. I sometimes have to whup myself over the head to make me do it. But I can tell you a bakers dozen winter projects more useful (not to mention more pleasant) than facing down The Dreaded Junk Drawer.
- Make a copy of your address book or the cards in your Rollodex. Make two copies. Give one to a friend to hold for you and put the other in a safe, dry, secret place away from your house. Then if your house burns down, you're raided by ninjas, or freelance thieves strip your little cabin to the walls, you can quickly contact folks who can help you.
- If you use PGP or any other form of encryption, go through your e-mail files and your document files and make sure you aren't keeping any decrypted copies of encrypted messages. Delete decrypted files and wipe them from your system. (And if you don't use encryption — start!
- Make a file containing all your online usernames and passwords. Give it a name like "Children's Health Record" or "Notes for Novel" — something that sounds too important to throw away, but doesn't reveal the file's contents. Encrypt that file. Then erase and wipe the original from your hard drive. Send a copy of the file to one or more friends for safekeeping, also retaining a copy in your own e-mail files. (Do NOT give your friend the key to decrypt the file! But DO put a spare copy of your private and public encryption keys in a safe place outside your home)
- Do the same thing — in a separate file — with your credit card account numbers, bank account numbers, and other important financial accounts.
- Go through your stocks of canned foods and long-term storage foods. Bring the oldest cans to the front of cabinets for use. Open and start using up any storage foods that don't have a super-long shelf life. (You can't count on those banana chips, butter powders, or cheese powders being edible 10 years from now. You'll be really sorry if you try.)
- Check and clean your firearms. Check your ammo storage area and make sure it's nice and dry.
- Change the password that lets you access your computer. Memorize it. Don't write it down. DO write down a question or statement that will remind you — and only you — of what the password is. Then store your incredibly cryptic little reminder note in several places off site.
- Get a program that automatically encrypts your data as you create it. Install that program and start using it. (If you follow the link you'll also find some cool advice for making hard-to-crack but easy-to-remember encryption passwords.)
- Check your first-aid kit. Make sure that all medications are current, that no liquids have leaked, and that everything that should be in the kit is in the kit.
- Check your three-day grab-and-go kit — the one you keep in the house for earthquakes, power outages, hurricanes, floods, etc. Is everything there? Is everything in good condition?
- Check the emergency kit in your vehicle.
- Back up your hard drive. (If Santa didn't bring you a USB hard drive, consider getting one for large, quick backups.) If you don't want to back up your entire hard drive, then at least copy all your current working documents, your e-mail address book, your encryption keys, the encrypted password and account-number documents you created up above, and any other critical documents. Store them in a safe place away from your home.
- Check your will, living will, trust documents, organ-donor instructions, and "who to call in case of emergency" wallet card. Make sure they're all up to date and say what you want them to say.
THEN you can tackle The Junk Drawer from Hell.
If you're lucky, by the time you get through with all those other chores, it'll be April and you can go back to the "I have to plant the garden" excuse.


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Microsoft urges customers to install security tool
Microsoft Corp urged Windows users on Monday to install a free piece of security software to protect PCs from a newly discovered bug in the Internet Explorer browser.
The security flaw, which researchers say could allow hackers to take remote control of an infected PC, affects Internet Explorer browsers used by hundreds of millions of consumers and workers. Microsoft said it will advise customers on its website to install the security software as an interim measure, buying it time to fix the bug and release a new, more secure version of Internet Explorer.
The free security tool, which is known as the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit, or EMET, is available on Microsoft's website: http://bit.ly/Kv497S
Eric Romang, a researcher in Luxembourg, discovered the flaw in Internet Explorer on Friday, when his PC was infected by a piece of malicious software known as Poison Ivy that hackers use to steal data or take remote control of PCs.
When he analyzed the infection, he learned that Poison Ivy had gotten on to his system by exploiting a previously unknown bug, or "zero-day" vulnerability, in Internet Explorer.
Full security advisory is here and only IE 7, 8, and 9 on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are known to be at risk. Internet Explorer 10 is apparently not a problem.
Frankly, EMET isn't a magic shield and it's a tool that only geeks can love. The bottom line from the above article:
Dave Marcus, director of advanced research and threat intelligence with Intel Corp's McAfee security division, said it might be a daunting task for home users to locate, download and install the EMET tool.
"For consumers it might be easier to simply click on Chrome," Marcus said.
Business users will have their own problems with it too.


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Daily Illustrations Imagine Jay-Z's "99 Problems" [Pics]
In Brief
Ali Graham's "99 Problems" Tumblr offers an artistic visualization of Jay-Z's famous track.
It's been almost 10 years since Jay-Z lamented to the world that he had '99 Problems' and although the rapper was talking about racial profiling and struggles in the 'hood, illustrator Ali Graham imagines that he might have some other trials and tribulations to deal with. From making a bad batch with Walter White to bad tailoring and other more everyday – and not so everyday – problems, Graham's illustrations, posted daily to a dedicated Tumblr site, show that 'even world famous rappers have problems.'


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Cody M. LeBlanc is currently in his 5th year as the Webmaster & Media Specialist for the College Station High School Band, College Station Middle School Band, and Cypress Grove Intermediate Band Programs in College Station, Texas.
Cody graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 2011, where he was a member of the Mighty Band from Tigerland and the Loading Crew. Cody was the Tiger Band Historian from 2007-2011, taking many pictures and scanning old photographs to add to the archives. During his senior year, Cody sought to bring back the Loading Crew tradition of wearing white overalls (a tradition that had been around from 1967-2004). Cody returned after graduating to be the photographer of the Tiger Band for the 2011-2012 school year.
In February 2012, Cody became the webmaster for the new College Station High School Band that was scheduled to open in August 2012. He spent 2 months building a website for the band, as well as setting up email communication for parents and students. The website was made public in April 2012. In August 2013, Cody became the webmaster for the College Station Middle School Band. He redesigned the website and made it public in September 2013. In August 2014, he became the webmaster for the Cypress Grove Beginner Band and the College Station High School Choir.
In January of 2015, Cody fell in love with Courtney Jean Archibeque, and quickly started dating. He had known her for many years, due to his mother and her mother's friendship. Since then, Courtney and Cody have been real close; traveling many places and enjoying each others company.
Ever since he was little, Cody had a lot of interest in his families past, and learned much about his family from both his father, mother, and grandparents. In Cody's opinion, family is the most important thing in life. Throughout the past couple of years, Cody has done numerous research to construct a genealogy website of his family tree, scan many family photos, and save documents pertaining to the family. The website can be accessed at http://www.codymleblanc.com/genealogy.
In his free time, Cody likes to watch football (especially the Dallas Cowboys), play pool, go bowling, go fishing, and most importantly, spend time with the love of his life, Courtney.
Currently, Cody is attending Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas to pursue a B.A. in Communication Studies. He will graduate in Spring 2019.


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The number of employees on sick leave and those asking permission for some days off in the Health Ministry and its affiliate institutions has been increasing since the start of the last 10 days of Ramadan, while the number of those visiting the ministry is decreasing due to other commitments, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting sources.
Sources affirmed the ministry and its affiliates are closely monitoring the attendance of employees, stressing legal action will be taken against whoever does not report for work or neglects his duties without valid reason during Ramadan. Sources warned the erring employees will be referred to the Legal Affairs Department for disciplinary action.
Sources stressed the ministry usually looks into negligence and non-compliance cases among employees days before and after public holidays. Sources said the officials will submit a report in this regard to the concerned authorities, adding that administrative and financial sanctions will be imposed on employees proven to have neglected their duties.
On the other hand, the daily quoted a reliable source from the Information Ministry as saying that the processing of transactions during Ramadan was not affected by the absence of employees because of the low number of transactions.
Also, the Ministry of Education cancelled its decision to exempt some employees from the fingerprint attendance system after observing abuse and exploitation of the system in certain departments. Sources revealed measures have been taken to avoid manipulation of the fingerprint attendance system as it happened before in some departments. Sources said the directors of these departments exempted a few employees from the system for one or two days according to the required work.
Sources added the Administrative Sector has suspended the payment of salaries for many employees due to their failure to comply with fingerprint attendance regulations. Sources said about 4,000 employees in the main building of the ministry were found to have gone home immediately after registering their attendance through the fingerprint system.
Sources explained the Cabinet has specified certain categories of employees exempted from the fingerprint attendance system; including department directors, those who have been in service for 25 years and those with special needs.
Source : Arab Times
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed."
"Envy comes from wanting something that isn't yours. But grief comes from losing something you've already had."


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No cheap freight
It's about time someone said something that made sense. Well, (Jim Johnston) you're the man! In your editorial in November's Land Line, you covered all the corners. Not pulling freight without a surcharge. I know of several companies that don't pay surcharges, but owner-operators still pull for them. I have pulled stickers off my truck so many times the paint is coming off. If it don't pay, I don't pull it. It's that simple. I am no stranger to deadhead. I have done without from being that way, but the satisfaction from not pulling (back haul) or waiting at truckstops for loads gives me a cheap thrill. Real cheap, if you know what I mean. If I'm going to sit somewhere it's not going to be a truckstop or rest area.
Maybe if owner-operators would treat their business as a business, it would help. I have heard of brokers with forced dispatch. (Get real, whose truck are you driving?) Then you have the ones that cry 'cause they can't park anywhere. Plan ahead. The best one is, "Let's shut down!" Yeah, right. Hey, how about, "Let's not pull cheap freight!" It starts with every owner-operator as an individual running their business as a business. If you want to travel around the country and visit friends, buy a camper and leave the trucking to the truckers.
If you can't afford the fuel and you can't figure out your load doesn't pay enough, maybe you can afford a "For Sale" sign.
Bill Pelarske
Belleview, MI
Business sense
My copy of the November edition just arrived to be greeted with grateful appreciation. My first objective when I returned home from the post office was to skim the articles for the most penetrating comments.
René Tankersley's piece on Mark and Renee Taylor provided a significant complement for Randy Gunderman's commentary on produce issues. The lack of uniform business standards in our industry provides a fertile medium for multiplication of parasites that infect our relationships, activities, and most of our transactions. As a retired owner-operator, I can legitimately claim the plural first person possessive pronoun.
Mark Taylor described some of the hands raiding his pockets and Randy alluded to others. Together they merely touched the surface. The last 50 years taught me (and others who chose to earn a living behind the wheel) the depth to which the raiders reach. Unfortunately, Taylor's perspective on remedial action is painfully simplistic. He will be a great-grandparent before he notices any movement of shippers and receivers toward solving his problem.
When the generation before me was courting and starting families, men who owned a wagon and a team, teamsters, were building a business in the sectors active at that time. Men like Henry Wells (Wells Fargo) were not numerous, but they provided a service that was in demand and profitable. Businessmen are busy providing the same kind of service on a higher scale today.
Big players in high-tech business cooperate to set standards in that environment. We have in our membership the foundation for a cooperative organization. What we need is a business mentality.
Norman Gilbert Jr.
Auburn, NY
Listen up to the "Road Law" column
I am sitting here reading the Dec./Jan. 2000 issue of Land Line and came across the article in "Road Law" called "Take it off." If guys out there don't think it can happen to them, think again. I lost my truck and trailer and business because I didn't fight two tickets thinking that my state wouldn't get them. They did, and now I am stuck in a factory again. I would rather be in my truck.
I lost my license for 60 days, but the finance company didn't care if I couldn't make payments so they came and took it. Now I am here. So if you think it can't happen to you it just may. I know better now, next time I'll fight to keep my record clean.
Robert Johnson
North East, PA
Data logging units
I wish to offer a rebuttal to Mr. Hebe's article in Land Line November 2000. With the word "dissect." He said that the DLU (data logging unit) would record incidents outside the normal operating parameters, this would record the time of high rpms and the length of time that would equate to a violation of the hours of service. If the truck manufacturer can get this information, so can the DOT.
Robert Boyes
Ft. Gay, WV
Happy Valentine's Day, Jack
My name is Judith Vogt, and no you don't know me. But I know Land Line. As soon as it arrives, I usually sit at my kitchen table and read from cover to cover. It's always informative, helpful and understandable. (Some of us are not up on the latest jargon).
Anyway, to make a long story short, I lost my loving truckdriver in January 2000. I know I shouldn't ask, but here I am. I need to write a short note to my husband, and your magazine is where I'd like for it to be. It was his favorite. This is what I'd like to say:
Dearest darling Jack,
Honey, I miss you so very much. My days and nights are so empty without you. I know you're moving freight for God cause he needed you more than I did. So please rest easy and know that you are loved and missed, but never forgotten. I love you, heart and soul.
Your loving wife,
Judith Ann
Editor's note: Jack Dean Vogt, 50, of Maquon, IL, died Jan. 31, 2000, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was a long-time subscriber to Land Line and an owner-operator leased to V.S.M. Trucking.
Remembering "Oatmeal Man"
I met Bruce Onnela in 1988. We passed each other and ran all night. Talking on the CB, we told our stories and ran the miles. Anyhow, my family and I feel for Bruce's family. I would have called or written to you all, but it's like a driver "losing the address." Last time we met up was in January of 2000.
Michael G.(Kodiak Bear)Maddin
Oak View, CA
Double and triple brokered loads
Many loads that go down the road are double and triple brokered and by the time the load gets on a truck, 30 percent of the revenue is elsewhere. If a company cannot haul a load on their own equipment, or a company has no equipment that they own or dispatch then they really have no business even booking a load. If the government would ensure that freight revenue goes directly to the trucks hauling the freight, that alone would solve a lot of problems that affect the trucking industry. Imagine a law that would require freight rates on a bill of lading. Such a law would sure be a wakeup call to many people. Many shippers do indeed pay good rates for their freight to be moved and yet by the time it trickles down to the truck there is no revenue left.
Berl Anderson
Calgary Alberta, Canada
Offended at T-shirt's message
I took offense at your advertisement for a T-shirt (November issue). We have enough people out there that can embarrass the pants off someone with their rude, foul mouths and lack of respect. Do we need to wear a shirt that flips off the oil companies? Get mad and angry about the fuel, but don't allow them to get in the mud with them. We are trying to present ourselves as honest hardworking men and women.
Margie Brewer
Sonoma, CA
Spelling it out
To Mr. Roger Bence, of San Bernadino, CA. He should be awarded "letter to the editor of the decade" for his insight into the problem and his solution in the November "Truckers Speak Out." He has my vote and anyone else's vote if they have a clue. Wish I could have spelled it all out as well as he did.
Michael H. Libel Sr.
Nortonville, KS
Still fighting the good fight
Why is it that only we (truckers) understand that "black boxes" are intrusive? We know from our experiences that the rules and regulations set forth by our government usually don't achieve the results they desire. They twist the stats to show just cause for the regulation's passing. These black boxes don't promote safety. Planes have them and they still fall out of the sky. These black boxes will become a new source of revenue for government agencies. If they are for safety then every vehicle in the U.S. should have one. Besides, 70 percent plus of the fatalities involving commercial and non-commercial vehicles are caused by the latter. We must contact our representatives every time there is one of these problems. I keep telling drivers to join the fight by joining OOIDA. You are our voice and our voice is heard loud and clear throughout the land.
Rick Miller
Ft. Worth, TX
Creating other problems
Some people think they (black boxes) will be the cure all and make the highways safer. Has anyone compared safety records of fleets that use them against fleets that don't? Has anyone looked at the down side of putting a clock going tick, tick, tick in trucks? Drivers will be racing the clock all day, taking chances to save time and make a few more miles. Will drivers slow for construction zones? Will we have even more trucks rolled over on on-ramps? Will we have more trucks making unsafe lane changes? Drivers will have no patience as they race the clock everyday. Tailgating will probably increase as drivers try and push their way through traffic just going a little below the speed limit.
City streets will probably be even worse, with drivers knowing that the clock is ticking. We will have drivers running red lights and stop signs, trying to save time. Speeding on surface streets will probably increase. On-board recorders might fix one problem and create a whole list of new problems.
John Grady
Hamden, CT
Twice as hard
It's obvious that the politicians delayed the passing of HR4441. All this play and no action has resulted in a lot of families going through unnecessary hardships due to profits taken from our pockets instead of those to whom the freight is shipped or received. It's a sad time in America as we are hauling for less and working twice as hard as we did in the '70s. So, it's not just the fuel surcharge we need, but the cost of living back to where we can survive.
Rob Rathfon
Duncannon, PA
Candid stuff
I agree with Jim Johnston's editorial (Nov. 2000). It is time to cut loose from the scum-sucking bottom feeders, as well as some fellow owner-operators who are doing just this. Also, the exclusive Land Line interview with Freightliner CEO, James Hebe. I was impressed by your candid approach to Mr. Hebe's first suggestion referencing the black box. If he is a man of his word, only time will tell. You may have a person here that is willing to listen, as well as talk. This sure would be different in our fast moving society.
J.R. Johnson
Williams, IN
Good service much appreciated
It is very difficult to find good service these days, and to have a business that truly cares about its customers, especially those with special needs such as truckers, is rare. The TA in Council Bluffs will definitely be a place we visit in the future. Our thanks to Tim, Andrew, Mick, Barb and the rest of the staff.
Mark R. Taylor
Warren, AR
Real men
This is a refute to Danny Jefferie's "Real men don't idle" in Nov. LL. I drive a truck and also I'm an owner-operator. So what if he's macho and doesn't idle his truck. There are a lot of drivers that run their engines because you get cold in wintertime, hot in the summertime. I'm not going to be in a truck at 10 degrees or 100 degrees in summertime.
James Ballard
Statesville, NC
The truck stops...where?
I just finished Paul Spillenger's article in the Dec./Jan. issue of Land Line ("The truck stops...where?) and wanted to let you know I thought it was informative and well written. It's obvious Natso's priority is to protect their members' pocketbooks, to the detriment of all and those we share the road with. I doubt if Dewey Clower and his constituency have searched in vain for a safe place to park and had to return to the highway angry and fatigued. This is one more example of why all drivers should join and support OOIDA.
Your paragraph at the end: "Ultimately, suggest some observers, the issue is really about the pressure on drivers..." is a very accurate summation of the complex dilemma that drivers face every day and night.
Paul Todorovich
Myrtle Beach, SC
"Rigged for danger?"
My reason for writing came about when I read the "Roses & Razzberries" section citing, "Rigged for danger.unnerved by those 18-wheelers? You'd better be." I hadn't read the article, but when I saw the razzberry awarded to it, I went ahead and skimmed through it. I think if the people who wrote that and the people who believed that opened their eyes, maybe then there would be less problems on and off the road. My request to these people is to take five minutes out of their busy lives to answer a simple question: Can you think of even just one thing not carried by a big rig? I would like to personally give a barrel of razzberries to the writer of that article and anyone who believes it.
Megan Bates
Mt. Laurel, NJ


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Test System Setup
Processor(s): Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3GHz (333MHz x 9)
Motherboard(s): ASUS P5K3 Deluxe (Supplied by ASUS)
Memory: 2 X 1GB Corsair XMS3 DDR-3 1066MHz 7-7-7-21 (Supplied by Corsair)
Hard Disk(s): Hitachi 80GB 7200RPM SATA-2
Operating System: Windows XP Professional SP2
Drivers: ATI Catalyst 7.8, NVIDIA ForceWare 162.18 and DX9c
That under $200 bracket is beginning to fill up more and more every week, we now have the HD 2600 XT and HD 2400 XT from AMD sitting in it along with the 8500GT and 8600GT from NVIDIA. It was clear what we had to do with the two Sapphire cards here today.
Testing in a number of applications with a medium resolution area of 1024, 1280 and 1600 we can see how these cards handle a number of current games at the respected resolutions.
Version and / or Patch Used: Build 130
Developer Homepage: http://www.futuremark.com
Product Homepage: http://www.futuremark.com/products/3dmark05/
3DMark05 is now the second latest version in the popular 3DMark "Gamers Benchmark" series. It includes a complete set of DX9 benchmarks which tests Shader Model 2.0 and above.
For more information on the 3DMark05 benchmark, we recommend you read our preview here.
Thanks to the latest drivers from AMD the HD 2600 XT can really hold its ground now. The HD 2400 XT also managed to put the smack down on the 8500GT.
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