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31. Escape from Mt. Pesh
Continued from 30. Customs.
The story begins with 1. The Director.
Romik stood flatfooted, his heart racing, his skin tingling, his stomach cold. But it wouldn't do to panic right now. Instead, he waited uneasily for the Major to close the distance. He desperately wished he'd kept his helmet on; one, so he wouldn't be recognized; two, so he could warn Director Ais.
He knew the Major wasn't in on the plan. He knew the Major had been coordinating the hunt for them. The hunt had proven decidedly incompetent so far. That wasn't the Major he knew. Mus had to be pulling his punches. So far. But there'd been a kill team on the way to them the day before. Kill teams didn't mess around.
Major Mus was smiling freely. There was no telling what pressure the Major might be under, or how their enemies might have him cornered. Romik couldn't trust friendly words at this point. Not here.
Time to earn your keep, Chief Armsman, Romik told himself.
"Good morning, Major. I didn't expect to see you here."
"No, I suppose you didn't." The Major winked at him. "Have you by any chance seen the Director recently? I have a message for him."
"I don't know where he is," said Romik, truthfully, and he hoped it stayed that way. The Director would be walking into a trap when he arrived.
"I don't doubt it." Mus looked over Romik's shoulder at the Hox. "I suppose you're wondering how I found you?"
"Altolccz's hired hound needs better opsec. He used that sky car one too many times."
Icy silence descended between them.
"Hey, Chief! Bird's ready!" The specialist came round the shield plate. "Oh, Major!" He quickly bowed. "You the pilot?"
Major Mus's brow quirked up as he returned the bow. "No, Specialist, but I expect he'll be here soon." He gave Romik a significant look. "Won't he, Chief?"
"Let me check with him," said Romik, as he raised the helmet up to his head.
"Leave the helmet off, Chief," snapped the Major. A sidearm had appeared in his hand. The Major had a smooth draw.
The specialist gasped and took a step back. "What the—"
"Don't you be going anywhere, Specialist," Mus said, his eyes locked on Romik. "Chief, lower that helmet. Keep your hands where I can see them."
Romik's eyes flicked from Mus to the Enforcers at his back. They still stood at ease. They wouldn't stay that way if he made any sudden moves, and it was too early to start anything.
He slowly lowered the helmet and held it with his off-hand. As he switched to a one-handed grip, he managed to slip a finger over the mic chin switch. Just beside it was the external mic gain.
"Major," he said, "I don't know why you're interfering."
"Because you're still here. The Director said he was leaving, Romik. But he hasn't left."
"Leaving proved harder than he'd planned."
"That's too bad."
Romik smiled wryly. "I've been thinking about that, Major."
"Only way anybody could know to be ready to take down our sky car would be if you put them in place to do it."
Mus's smile didn't abate. "That's an interesting theory, Chief."
"But they weren't trying all that hard, not once they saw we were still kicking."
"What I can't figure out is, did you order them not to try hard? Or was that operator volition?"
"Keep figuring, Chief."
"I will. In the meantime, you've got a choice too, and I'm wondering which one you'll pick. That'll help me in my figuring."
Major Mus chuckled. "What do you think I should do?"
"Let us go."
Major Mus laughed. "And then tell the Directors, what, that you asked, pretty please?"
Romik shrugged. "I don't care what you tell them."
"Iani has ears everywhere."
A new voiced crackled over the external speakers on Romik's helmet. "He's not the only one. Stand down, Major."
Mus looked down at the helmet, his eyes wide. "Ha! Director, it's always a pleasure to hear your voice."
The helmet buzzed, "Put your weapon on the ground. Same for your Enforcers there. Then all of you, go over by the wall, and sit cross-legged on your hands."
The Major's smile returned. "And if I don't?"
"You won't like the alternative."
"Try me."
"One ounce of antimatter here in my hand. Lower your weapon and turn around."
The specialist beside Romik swore loudly. Two figures stood at the far entrance to the hangar. One held up a glowing orb.
Kolteo smiled his grim smile as he watched Marrem turn slowly around. The man's sidearm fell to the ground when he saw the little device that Kolteo held high over his head.
Kolteo held the transmitter up to his mouth. "I've rigged a dead man's switch, Major, so don't do anything foolish."
Then he put the transmitter back in his pocket and motioned to Cottack. "Let's go, Corporal. Easy on the throttle. Everybody's going to be a little bit tense."
Cottack chuckled. "I'm a little bit tense, sir. You didn't tell him about the other two pounds of the stuff I've got here." He tapped the briefcase that he was carrying.
"Better not to. It's the same result either way if this goes wrong."
"I guess so, sir. Big crater or bigger crater."
"Something like that." The way he figured it, even one ounce detonating in the facility would touch off every other evil weapon stored there. It would do more than leave a big crater; it was likely to crack Siben's crust, flatten every building on the planet, and render the atmosphere unbreathable for centuries.
Nobody had to know that he was bluffing. Not even himself. He was bluffing, wasn't he?
They crossed the hangar, past the line of hoxen, while Major Mus and his Enforcers piled up their weapons and took a seat by the hangar wall. Romik stood with his helmet on, his weapon still stowed, and his arms folded. A specialist stood rigid beside him, watching their approach with a horrified look on his face.
Kolteo addressed the man, who clearly needed something to do. "Specialist, you're going to catch flies with your mouth like that. Stow these rifles on board, if you please."
The man did a double-take, then his mouth closed like a trap. "Uh, aye, sir." He bowed, took one more horrified look at the device in Kolteo's hand, and vanished.
Kolteo looked at Cottack and Romik. "Get her fired up, and make ready to leave. I'll be right there."
"Aye, sir."
He walked over to where Marrem sat. "Marrem."
His former aide looked up at him with a sneer. "Director."
Kolteo shook his head. "Why?"
Marrem lifted his chin a sliver. "Why not? You taught me everything you knew. And this was how you did it."
Kolteo's face flushed. "That was different."
"Was it?"
"I didn't tell you everything, Marrem." There was so much he'd never told him.
"Well, maybe you should have."
Kolteo flinched and took an uneasy step back, as if he'd been struck. He looked Marrem in the eye, but had nothing to say.
Marrem smiled, a grim smile that Kolteo recognized as his own. "Director Iani asked me to send his regards, and farewell. But I think he expected those words to be passed on under different circumstances."
Kolteo nodded. "Tell him I'm sorry I didn't kill him myself when I had the chance."
"I'm sure he'll be touched. He's certain to feel the same way about you."
Behind Kolteo, Romik called out, "Director! We're ready."
Kolteo looked back. He hadn't even noticed the whine of the *Hoxhan*'s engines starting up. He gave Romik the high sign.
Marrem called his attention back. "Don't show yourself again after this. You've been far too careless. The next time you see me, you'll regret it."
"Won't that be an interesting day, then?"
Marrem looked serious. "Take care of yourself, Kolteo."
Kolteo smiled. Marrem in all his years of service had never used his given name. "I will. You too, Marrem. Watch out for Iani. He's a snake."
"Don't worry. I've got a plan for him."
"I'm sure you do." He turned has back and walked back to the Hoxhan.
He climbed in and dogged the hatch. He peeked down the cross-brace tunnel. Romik and Cottack were getting nestled in their gunners' couches. "Strap in, we're leaving!" he yelled over the engine whine, which wasn't much quieter inside.
He then turned and slithered forward down the tunnel to the cockpit. He got into his own harness. It was a shame they didn't have proper flight suits, but that couldn't be helped.
He hadn't flown a Hoxhan in years, but not much had changed in the classic design. He brought the flight computer online and keyed the radio. "Tower, this is Hox One flight. You've probably heard about me already. I'm leaving, and nobody's stopping me. Shortest path to orbital, my bearing, no escort."
"Hox One, Tower. Proceed on flight plan. Orbital elements will rendezvous for debrief."
"I bet they will," he muttered to himself. "Copy that," he said on the channel.
He keyed the internal comm system and left it on. "Looks like a smooth ride to orbit, but keep those guns hot. Expect trouble upstairs."
Cottack laughed. "We'll give them some trouble, don't you worry, sir."
Kolteo brought the Hoxhan up on its suspensors and goosed it gently forward on repulsors. He didn't want to give Marrem and his men headaches.
Bay doors opened, and they passed out into the gray daylight. He took a bearing, lined up, and brought the engines smoothly to full acceleration. The roaring engines shook the fighter-bomber with a bone-jarring vibration. The Hox wasn't a racer, but even with a full load and inertial dampers, it could push them back in their couches.
Quick as thinking, they broke through the clouds. The blue expanse of sky made him smile. The blue grew pale, then dark, and the vibrations lessened. Stars winked into view, and the sky grew black—a rich, velvety blackness, bathed in golden radiance that made every shadow sharp, every color vibrant.
The ride grew smooth, and the noise of the engines dulled, then ceased entirely. They were falling free now. His stomach gave an ominous twist, but he knew it would settle.
Kolteo heaved a deep sigh and laughed out loud. "Free-falling!" He'd hardly dared hope that this would work. He'd brought them up in an odd not-quite-polar orbit that would take time for any "orbital elements" up here to match.
He peered at the controls. "Now, where is that ship?" He flagged a particular frequency that he and Vhen had agreed upon for a beacon, and started the flight computer calculating a plan to bring them into the vector that they'd worked out.
"Acceleration," he called. The engines fired up again, and gentle force pushed him, first one direction, then another, as the ship began executing the plan. They must leave orbit and rise above the plane of the ecliptic.
Kolteo knew it was all going too smoothly. He wasn't surprised at all when his displays lit up with incoming vectors. Those orbital elements were on their way, accelerating to match vectors with the Hox. Looked like two flights of light fighters, and there would be more coming.
"Company coming!" called Cottack. The pips on the scanner were already turning red as Romik marked them "foe" on the IFF.
Kolteo smiled grimly. "Alright men, let's serve them dinner."
Continued in: 32. Militov…
Ced, Vhen, and the new crew of the Militov must rendezvous with Kolteo's stolen craft. But can they get to him in time?
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Investigators expect to finish working at the site in Clay County where a helicopter bound for Shands at UF crashed.
The National Transportation Safety Board said investigators expect to finish working Thursday at the site in Clay County where a helicopter bound for Shands at the University of Florida crashed on Monday, killing all three aboard.
Heart surgeon Dr. Luis Bonilla, procurement technician David Hines and pilot E. Hoke Smith died Monday when the helicopter carrying them from Jacksonville to Gainesville crashed. They were going to pick up a heart for a transplant in Jacksonville.
Investigators said they expect to complete their inquiry at the crash site in a heavily wooded part of Clay County north of Palatka Thursday morning, after which the helicopter wreckage will be taken to a salvage facility near Atlanta.
Authorities said the Bell 206 helicopter that Smith was flying went down in dense woods and that the crash ignited a fire that burned about 10 acres.
NTSB air safety investigator Jose Obregon said the debris field covers an area 450 feet by 100 feet and indicates that the helicopter was moving forward when it hit the ground.
Meantime, the two victims who were employees of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville were being remembered as caring medical professionals who loved their work.
Bonilla, 49, had recently transferred to Jacksonville from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, where his family still lives.
"What resides in my mind and my heart is that he was just a noble and wonderful man," his wife, Tracy Bonilla, said. "He was a wonderful husband and father."
Former patients remembered the surgeon's kind bedside manner while explaining complex procedures.
"He never rushed you," said Ross Carrier, whose mother underwent lung surgery with Bonilla last month. "I felt like my mom was his only patient."
Hines' colleagues recalled his upbeat attitude and skills.
"He was a great teacher and mentor to the field of organ recovery and transplantation," said Cheryl Martin, an organ recovery coordinator at the Mayo Clinic. "There are simply not enough wonderful things to say about Dave to be able to fully describe him."
Hines also served 25 years in the military, including in the 125th Fighter Wing of the Florida National Guard.
The Mayo Clinic performs more than 350 transplants each year in Jacksonville, with liver and kidney transplants being the most frequent, spokesman Layne Smith said. Crews frequently make trips to retrieve organs, but Smith couldn't immediately recall any past cases where staff and organs for transplant were involved in crashes.
E. Hoke Smith of SK Jets flew from St. Augustine to pick up Bonilla and Hines at the Mayo Clinic and quickly ferry them to Shands, where surgeons were preparing to recover a heart from a donor, Smith said.
"Because of the distance and time constraints with a donor heart, flying is the preferred option," Smith said, adding such flights are frequent.
The heart Bonilla and Hines hoped to retrieve was not recovered, and the patient who had been scheduled to receive it is back on the transplant waiting list.
E. Hoke Smith was a Vietnam combat veteran who routinely flew medical transport flights, particularly during the holidays when he gave his employees time off to be with their families, his son said.
"If you could show him how to start it, he could fly it," said Derrick Smith, the general manager of SK Jets, the aviation charter company his father launched in 1997.
Smith had celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary on Friday.
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He asked priests "to rigorously observe the Church's norms on the sacrament of penance, in particular, those affecting general absolution." He spoke of "the crisis the sacrament of reconciliation is going through" and urged the prelates "to relaunch in your dioceses a penitential pastoral program which encourages individual confession."
Benedict XVI said: "Exhort the faithful to frequent the sacrament of penance regularly, which enables one to discover the gift of God's mercy and pushes one to be merciful as he is toward others."
Confession "helps us to form our conscience, to fight against our evil inclinations, to allow ourselves to be healed by Christ, to progress in the life of the Spirit," the Holy Father said quoting the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Indeed, individual confessions are a rare phenomenon in the lives of many Catholics today. If in fact confession helps in the areas mentioned by Benedict XVI, then no doubt neglect of this sacrament accounts for much of the weak and tragic spirituality of today.
Perhaps what is needed is a fresh look at the practice of "confession."
Protestants have a long list of objections to Catholic teaching regarding confession.
The short (and scriptural) version on why Catholics confess their sins to a priest.
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We keep this method that a penitent relates certain sins that bother him the most. Even if thousands and thousands of worlds belonged to me, I would lose everything rather than give up the smallest part of confession in the church. Yes, rather would I accept the Papal tyranny on Fasts, Celebrations, Vestments, Cities, Plates, and Hats and whatever I could bear without destruction of the faith than that confession should be taken from the Christians.
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5 slices of white bread
oil for frying
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225 g – 8 oz Smoked Salmon
A lemon
100 ml Olive Oil
40 ml Red Wine Vinegar
1 Crushed Garlic Clove
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon Runny Honey
1 teaspoon Chopped Parsley
Salt and Pepper
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Take a small star cutter and cut stars out of the slices of bread. Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan and quickly fry the stars in batches until golden brown. Place on kitchen paper to drain and set aside.
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Whether as a primary means of transportation, or for the sense of freedom they provide, many individuals choose to travel to and from their destinations on a motorcycle. Unfortunately, a similar mode of travel also comes with its inherent risks, and with the lack of protective barriers provided by other vehicles, the possible risk of suffering serious harm in motorcycle accidents is ever-present. A 24-year-old man was killed in a accident in Louisiana after his bike was truck by a motor vehicle.
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Car accidents: 2 killed, 3 critically injured in collision
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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement after Republicans blocked the Bring Jobs Home Act, which he supported to protect and create jobs in New Mexico and across the nation by offering incentives for companies that insource jobs and eliminating a tax loophole that benefits companies moving offshore:
"Today, we had an opportunity to do right by workers in New Mexico and across the country by moving forward on legislation to help build up communities and create jobs right here at home. This bill would protect tens of thousands of jobs in New Mexico, and attract new ones. By encouraging manufacturing growth, it would strengthen our economy and secure millions of dollars in wages for middle class families. I'm disappointed that Republicans filibustered this bill and put partisan politics in the way of a common-sense proposal to promote fair policies that support American families and communities.
"I'm going to keep fighting to do what's right for New Mexico through policies like the Bring Jobs Home Act that will strengthen our economy and invest in the future of our communities, and I hope we have a chance to reconsider this bill soon."
The motion to end debate on the bill received 54 votes in favor and 42 against, but fell short of the 60-vote threshold necessary to end a filibuster. Udall delivered a speech on the Senate floor last week to express his support for the bill and highlight its importance for New Mexico communities, including the village of Questa, where Chevron recently announced it will close a molybdenum mine that has provided good jobs for generations of families.


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Israeli Military Seizes Hamas Propaganda During West Bank University Raid
The raid, which took place at the Arab American university in Jenin, is part of a crackdown to curb violence that Israel says is fueled by Palestinian incitement.
The Israel Defense Forces says troops have raided a Palestinian university in the West Bank and seized militant propaganda linked to Hamas and other groups.
The IDF says the raid on Tuesday "confiscated inciting propaganda" as part of a crackdown to curb violence that Israel says is fueled by Palestinian incitement.
Fathi Omour, a spokesman for the Arab American university in Jenin, says the Israeli troops took a computer, papers and flags.
Palestinians have killed 28 Israelis and two Americans in near-daily attacks since mid-September. During that time, about 185 Palestinians have died by Israeli fire. Israel says most of them were attackers.
Israel says Palestinian media's glorification of attackers is a main cause of the bloodshed.
Palestinians say it stems from anger over Israeli rule and frustrations over not achieving statehood.
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Simon was knighted by HRH The Prince of Wales today, Thursday 07 February 2019. The Tweet from Clarence House reads as follows:
"British Baritone, Sir Simon Keenlyside was knighted by The Prince of Wales today for his services to music. Simon has had an exciting international career performing in operas and concerts since the mid-1980s."
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Press Release · December 21, 2005
Degussa AG Divests Provider of Products and Services to the Steel Industry
LOS ANGELES (December 21, 2005) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ESM Group Inc., a leading provider of products and services to the steel industry headquartered in Amherst, N.Y.
The seller is Degussa AG, a global specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Germany. ESM Group was part of the metallurgy business that Degussa designated as non-core and divested in four modules in order to focus on the company's core specialty chemicals business.
ESM provides a variety of products and services to the steel industry, including desulphurization and secondary metallurgy services, caster segment maintenance, equipment design and manufacture, as well as the supply of specialty magnesium to non-steel related industries. In fiscal 2004 its 275 employees generated sales of around US$150 million. (EU€125 million).
Platinum intends to grow market share in several key areas, including the desulphurization and secondary chemical marketplace and the caster and mould maintenance industry. The transaction was completed on December 19.
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Oh dear, I must admit I feel rather silly this morning after realising I've been doing it all wrong for years now! I've been trying to plan engaging lessons which will focus the pupils on learning, using non-verbal strategies to challenge bad behaviour in a timely fashion, praising positive behaviour and using my school's behaviour management system to sanction pupils who go beyond the boundaries. How foolish of me! Well, from here on in it will be straight out to weed the garden, pick up rubbish or indeed I will stick them up the chimney with a sweep to get to the hard to reach areas!
What utter nonsense emanating from the DfE this morning. Maybe I have a class that differs somewhat from the norm, but tidying my classroom seems to be more of an incentive than a punishment. Kids quarrel over who can keep the library tidy, clean the tables and organise the surroundings. Perhaps that is because they take pride in their work and their environment. They don't settle for second best. I help to embed in the kids a set of values that will assist them in later life. Are all of the kids eager to clean up? Of course not. Do teachers already have enough strategies to tackle challenging behaviour? Of course we do. Yes, primary will differ somewhat from secondary, but a good school will have a clear policy that teachers know and works effectively. When even the Daily Mail sees it as a gimmick, you know it's absolute blather.
Mr Gove takes us all for fools. He thinks that if he throws enough nonsense into the press (in this case about behaviour) or slips policy through when other major headlines are in the news, then we will fail to notice the way he is interfering politically with the education system. The real news here this weekend is about the removal of Baroness Morgan, the head of Ofsted. Despite (at the Education Secretaries' own admission) giving 'distinguished service' and doing a 'really good job', Baroness Morgan has been relieved of her duties after one term in office in order for the government to bring a 'fresh perspective' (though I think that is read as 'Tory appointment'). Baroness Morgan has claimed to be the victim of a determined effort from Number 10 to appoint more Tories, and you might be hard pressed to disagree. Indeed, Lib Dem minister David Laws was said to be so furious that he told a friend of his displeasure. Well you showed Gove, and indeed us, Mr Laws that the Lib Dems are no pushovers! Whatever next; maybe you'll actually tutt about policy in public or shake your head in disagreement? Great leadership.
Don't be fooled folks, this morning's headlines have nothing to do with behaviour. It is merely an attention diverting exercise by Mr Gove, as Andrew Marr sits across from him 'gooey eyed' and not asking any probing questions. But hey, what do I know? I'm only a teacher. Now I'm off to put my blackboards back up in the classroom so that I can get the naughty kid to bang the dusters together at break time.
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A Georgia high school football player died Sunday evening after sustaining a severe brain injury from a game Friday night, Atlanta's FOX 5 reported.
Dylan Thomas, 16, was a linebacker for Pike County High School in Zebulon, which is about an hours' drive south of Atlanta. On Friday, Pike County played against a varsity team from Peach County High School.
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Thomas collided with another player in the middle of the game, but returned to the field, his uncle told FOX 5. When Thomas was sitting on the sidelines, his arm and leg went numb and he collapsed, Thomas' uncle said.
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Passport to Disney World's Future
Magic Kingdom Update – New Fantasyland and more! (Part 2)
I was going to write a long introductory paragraph, link to part 1, and then maybe do a little song and dance number. But forget that. Let's get right to part two of the Magic Kingdom Update from December 19, 2011.
On the left and top you can see the rock work is pretty much done. Wow, that's certainly a lot of grey. I guess we'll see how it looks up close when the walls come down.
A little closer look at the ongoing rock work. Beast's castle sure looks good.
Lots of work on Gaston's Village, but right on the other side of that wall is also a big pit for the Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster. Watch out for that first step, it's a doozy.
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Disney Parks: What's new in 2012
2011 was a crazy year. A Tsunami nearly wiped large portions of Japan off the map and earthquake damage closed Tokyo Disneyland Resort. Disney Parks President Tom Staggs was struck with an idea while walking through California Adventure, less than 6 months later a partnership with James Cameron and his Avatar property was announced, but will it be a proper answer for Harry Potter? We have to wait and see. Meanwhile, Cars' land in California and an expanded Fantasyland in Orlando hurdle toward opening while their neighboring parks sit neglected and with various states of under-utilized capacity.
2012 has the potential to be just as crazy, although we hope less natural disaster and tragedy is involved; to start, it's a leap year so we get an extra day for crazyness to drop in. Additionally, it promises to provide the first glimpses of Next-Gen technologies used on a wide scale, a look at how Imagineering can build a world with detail rivaling Harry Potter at Universal when given the budget (we hope, they still can), and the Magic Kingdom will open the first phases of its Fantasyland upgrade, some of which are ahead of schedule. At sea, the all-new Disney Fantasy of Disney Cruise Line will join the fleet with it's own brand of shipboard fun along with many of the old favorites..
Here's a quick leap around what's in store in 2012:
Sorcerers invade the Magic Kingdom (early 2012) – In an all-new interactive experience, "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom," Merlin the magician will recruit guests as apprentice sorcerers to undertake missions to subdue villains and ne'er do wells. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, guests must search for the magic symbols that lead them to animated villains' hiding places. By casting different magical spell cards, players can do battle with Yzma, Kronk and other "baddies" hiding throughout the land. From fireballs to frantic frogs and cyclones, there are spells to bring down each and every villain, with a simple flick of the wrist. This immersive role-playing adventure is included with park admission.
New Fantasyland (early 2012) – The largest expansion project in Magic Kingdom history will open in phases beginning February 2012 at Walt Disney World Resort, featuring attractions and experiences in an area that will nearly double the size of Fantasyland. Among the novelties, guests will be able to fly high with The Great Goofini or with Dumbo the Flying Elephant, "immerse" themselves in Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid and "be our guest" at the Beast's Castle. Out of the gate in early 2012 will be Great Goofini coaster, Fantasyland Train Station and – for the first time anywhere turning counter-clockwise – the first half of the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction. Completion of The New Fantasyland is scheduled for 2014 with most new experiences open by 2013.
Royal Guest Rooms (mid-February 2012) – Imagine waking up in a place where Disney Princes and Princesses have stayed. Beginning mid-February 2012, Walt Disney World guests staying at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will discover special treasures left behind by the stars of favorite animated films such as "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Princess and the Frog." In quarters befitting the young Princes and Princesses of the family (their parents, too!), guests can unwind amid remarkable décor. They'll be able to watch "fireworks" swirl as they recline in ornate beds, curl up in custom linens and more. It is majesty and fun, rolled into one. Each of the 512 Royal Guest Rooms sleeps up to four guests in two queen beds.
Launch of Disney Fantasy (March 2012) – The Muppets leading guests in an interactive detective adventure game around the ship. Guests' own drawings springing to life and dancing with animated Disney characters. Two new Broadway-caliber, spectacular musical stage shows. A Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for magical princess and pirate makeovers. A fanciful water play area called AquaLab. Disney Fantasy, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will bring to life these innovations and more, offering a cruise experience from stem to stern that caters to every member of the family. The 4,000-passenger Disney Fantasy will sail week-long Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Fla., with its maiden voyage scheduled for March 31, 2012.
Disney Cruise Line Visits New Ports, Offers New Itineraries (beginning May 2012) – For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail from three new ports in 2012 – New York, Seattle and Galveston, Texas – with several new itineraries planned. Beginning in May, the Disney Magic will sail 20 cruises from New York – including eight-night cruises to the Bahamas, five-night cruises up the New England coast to Canada and two-night weekend cruises. Also beginning in May, the Disney Wonder will sail 14 seven-night cruises from the Port of Seattle to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia. Beginning in September, the Disney Magic will sail 12 seven-night cruises from the Port of Galveston to the Western Caribbean.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort (May 2012) – A new resort hotel inspired by Disney animation will feature 1,120 family suites themed after "The Lion King," "Cars" and "Finding Nemo," and 864 themed rooms in "The Little Mermaid" wings. Animated scenes will carry throughout building exteriors and room interiors and feature larger-than-life icons from the animated films in courtyard areas. Nemo will be the first wing to open, in May 2012, at the resort hotel — Disney World's 25th. The "Cars" wing is scheduled to open in late July and "The Lion King" wing in late September. The final wing, themed after "The Little Mermaid," will debut in late 2012. Crowned by a 35-foot-tall model of King Triton, Disney's Art of Animation Resort will be located next to Disney's Pop Century Resort.
Hit the Road with Mater and Lightning McQueen (summer 2012) — Some of the biggest thrills in the Disney California Adventure expansion are just down the road. Crowning the multi-year expansion project in 2012 will be the opening of Cars Land, inspired by the Disney•Pixar blockbuster "Cars." Cars Land will feature three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the movie, including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town and desert valleys of Radiator Springs. Other Cars Land attractions will include Luigi's Flying Tires (striking a chord with anyone who remembers the Flying Saucers in Tomorrowland) and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, a spinning attraction with a musical, hoedown theme. Guests also will enjoy "Cars"-themed dining and shopping locations.
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[Source: http://online.wsj.com/articles/political-diary-south-africas-post-mandela-woes-1405112506 by Jessica Eaton.]
This time last year, on the eve of South Africa's 20th anniversary of the first multiracial democratic elections, Nelson Mandela lay sick in the hospital as the country mourned—not only the imminent passing of the nation's father but also for the sad state of the nation itself.
It was about that time when Mamphela Ramphele launched Agang—a much-needed political alternative to the incumbent African National Congress. Ms. Ramphele—anti-apartheid stalwart, medical doctor, successful business executive and former managing director of the World Bank—seemed like the perfect person to challenge the corrupt and complacent ANC. In fact, her platform was so promising that the media and the international community enthusiastically backed her candidacy, while the country's main opposition group offered to merge with her nascent party.
On Tuesday, however, the hype surrounding Ms. Ramphele and Agang came to an end when she announced she would be quitting politics for good. For many South Africans the declaration only made official what the May election results had clearly demonstrated—her party won only two seats in the 400-person legislature.
"I will therefore be leaving party politics, having accomplished my aim of creating a political vehicle to enable those who remain outside the political mainstream to have a voice," she declared.
Unfortunately, the only non-mainstream voice that is sure to get louder thanks to Ms. Ramphele's departure from politics is Julius Malema's. Mr. Malema is president of the Economic Freedom Fighters, a fledgling party that recently finished third in the national elections with 6.4% of the vote, giving it 25 seats in legislature.
Last week, members of the EFF were forcefully removed from the provincial legislature after they refused to remove their trademark red overalls and domestic workers' uniforms, symbols of their radical communist agenda. In response to the speaker's dismissal of his men, Malema launched into a predictably furious racist rant. "To you proper is white, to you proper is European. We are not white. We are defying colonialist decorum. We are not English-made. We are workers, and we are going to wear those clothes and we are unapologetic about it."
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Praise Temple FGBC has been a part of this community for over 35 years. We offer a variety of ministries that will meet the need of every family member. We pride ourselves on being the friendliest loving church you have ever been in. We sing we teach we worship. We are well equip to live up to our Moto; "Building Better Lives".
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The National Nuclear Security Administration announced in a news release issued late Thursday afternoon that it has arrived at an agreement with the city of Oak Ridge for the electrical substation project and the transmission lines connecting to it.
The National Nuclear Security Administration announced in a news release issued late Thursday afternoon that it has arrived at an agreement with the city of Oak Ridge for the electrical substation project and the transmission lines connecting to it.
The news release stated the plan, "will power the Y-12 National Security Complex and the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) and significantly minimize the visual impact of the transmission lines."
The transmission line is a project of the NNSA and the Tennessee Valley Authority rather than the city of Oak Ridge. However, City Council members have expressed concerns about the project and discussed it at length.
The project's initial design raised concerns among city officials and local residents regarding the visibility of the utility poles along Pine Ridge, in addition to the possibility of any economic or environmental impacts. After a request from the city, the NNSA agreed to delay logging for the project near residential areas and coordinate with TVA to identify alternatives that would minimize the visual impact. NNSA held an information session for the community on Jan. 24 at which NNSA and TVA officials used architectural renderings to display the NNSA's preferred alternatives and their visual impact to the public. Citizen reactions among those present at the meeting were mixed, with some expressing support and some still criticizing the plans and other aspects of the project such as notification of the public.
"Consequently, the design has been adjusted to lower the transmission poles below the tree line — rendering the poles significantly less noticeable and preserving the integrity of Oak Ridge's Pine Ridge skyline. Additionally, the poles will be painted brown in order to blend in with winter views," the NNSA stated in the release.
"Most of the community's focus has been on the construction of the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) and less attention upon the peripheral facilities such as the electrical substation project. We appreciated NNSA bringing together the experts on the project and explaining the many needs and timetables for the project through the community forum. Oak Ridge citizens are very interested in the project's community impact and proposed routing alternatives," City Manager Mark Watson is quoted as saying in the NNSA release. "We have appreciated NNSA's willingness to work with the city to identify a better path forward and their pledge for more and frequent communication to the community."
"The new substation is located approximately one-half mile west of UPF and will replace the current Y-12 substation, which does not meet today's reliability standards. Additionally, construction will be conducted in a manner that meets all codes and standards for safety. NNSA is also committed to ensuring the city has proper runoff protection for work atop Pine Ridge in order to minimize environmental impact," the release stated.
"NNSA values the input from the city of Oak Ridge and its citizens," Dale Christenson, the UPF federal project director, is quoted as saying in the release. "We intend to stay actively engaged with the community on UPF and other issues of mutual interest."
The release stated initial logging operations have already begun and are expected to conclude by the end of March. Subsequently, construction of the transmission lines will commence this summer to support overall substation completion by late 2019.


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Even though the hardware inside both next-gen consoles is quite similar, Sony and Microsoft are clearly taking very different approaches to marketing them.
You may remember back in August when Major Nelson performed an Xbox One unboxing. The video was three and a half minutes long with Nelson speaking throughout and going into detail on every element in the box. We've had to wait until launch week for Sony's official PS4 unboxing, and the company has decided to keep things minimal.
The video is just 86 seconds long, quickly takes you through everything included in the box, and finishes with Shuhei Yoshida, Sony's Worldwide Studios president, simply stating, "greatness awaits."
If you're thinking the video looks familiar, then you're probably a fan of Daft Punk. When their latest album Random Access Memories was released earlier this year an unboxed video was produced as a sort of teaser for the release. Sony has clearly been heavily influenced by that ad.
I much prefer videos that are to the point, and in the case of an unboxing video, unless some games are going to be booted up you really don't want it to drag on. Don't forget Sony has already produced a much more in-depth PS4 hardware video where engineering director Yasuhiro Ootori actually took one apart.
What do you think, did Sony get this right or do you prefer the extra detail offered by Major Nelson in the Xbox One unboxing?


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New target for routine calving induction in 2016
Jan 25, 2016
Key Points
- National policy to phase out calving induction
- Improved breeding programs to lift fertility and support farmers through the policy change
- Learning from NZ approach
- Targeted assistance and advice to be provided to farmers impacted
Caring for cows is always a key priority for Australian dairy farmers and our industry. The industry is dedicated to providing a high standard of care
for our animals, and to changing practices when in the best interests of our livestock.
In April 2015, following a series of meetings and consultation with farmers, vets and processors the dairy industry agreed to phase-out routine calving induction nationally.
Revised Policy
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), Dairy Australia, vets and processors have since been working on implementing the revised policy which is:
"ADF does not support routine calving induction and will work to phase it out through improved herd improvement practices, tools and technologies."
Calving induction is already reducing in Australia and the dairy industry's breeding programs such as InCalf and the improvement of fertility by genetic selection are making a difference.
A Steering Group, including dairy farmers, representatives from the Australian Cattle Veterinarians, Dairy Australia and the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF), was established to progress the phase-out.
A data survey of veterinary practices performing inductions was undertaken in 2015. The results confirm estimates from previous farmer surveys that the number of cows induced is declining. It is estimated that in 2015 less than 1.5% of the national herd were induced (approximately 24,000 cows) however there is considerable variation between farms and regions.
The industry is now working to reduce even further the number of cows induced.
Target for 2016
After reviewing the 2015 induction data, ADFwill introduce a target for 2016 that routine calving induction will be limited to a maximum of 15% of cows within a herd unless a dispensation has been granted.
The 15% limit will apply unless a fertility management plan has been implemented or dispensation is granted for exceptional circumstances beyond a farmers control such as herd health issues, severe weather events (floods, fire), AB failure as well as other issues.
An 'Oversight and Engagement' Panel including representatives from ADF, the Australian Cattle Vets and ADPF has been formed. The panel, with support from
Dairy Australia, will establish guidelines and consider requests for exemptions exceeding the 15% target set for 2016. Whilst there is no legal requirement
on dairy farmers to achieve the 15% target the dairy industry is seeking to achieve industry-wide practice that is over and above the legal requirements
and is confident farmers will adopt the recommended voluntary industry targets as the phase-out progresses.
Farmers will apply to the Oversight and Engagement Panel via their vet for special dispensation to carry out inductions in excess of the 15% limit for routine calving inductions.
The Steering Group will work with the Oversight and Engagement Panel to monitor progress and review the target each year in order to establish updated annual targets.
Industry Programs
Improving herd fertility is a fundamental requirement to reduce the need for routine calving induction and it also delivers many benefits for farm profitability and resilience. The industry is working closely with veterinarians and reproduction advisors to ensure advice and services are available to assist farmers with fertility management.
Industry programs such as InCalf, the Repro Right network and InCharge Workshops will be enhanced and the industry will provide targeted reproduction advice to those farmers most in need.
New Zealand
The New Zealand dairy industry has phased out routine calving induction over a period of time and has banned the practice as of 1 June 2015. The industry is liaising with counterparts in New Zealand to understand and learn from their approach; in particular the setting of annual limits with a dispensation process.
Late Calving Induction
A particular concern recognised by industry has been the use of late calving induction. ADF is aware that several veterinary practices no longer perform late calving inductions, as they provide no reproductive benefit. Late inductions (performed within 4-6 weeks of the due calving date) provide no overall reproductive benefit for the herd and should not be performed except for the welfare of the cow or her calf.
Early pregnancy testing is required by these practices to make sure late inductions are not occurring.
ADF will continue to consult with farmers, veterinarians, state organisations and other stakeholders to ensure that the timing, process and outcomes are right for animals and farmers.
*Routine calving induction is all non-therapeutic inductions
Trade reforms a positive kick start for 2016
Jan 23, 2016
Over the course of 2015, Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), together with state members and industry partners has worked collaboratively with government to broker new trade deals which increase access to key Asian markets hungry for safe, clean and sustainable Australian dairy produce.
ADF welcomed the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which entered into force on 20 December 2015, followed quickly by a second round of tariff
reductions on 1 January 2016.
Also on New Year's Day, the Korea-Australia FTA progressed to its third year of benefits for dairy exporters, meaning further tariff reductions and increased quotas for a range of Australian dairy exports.
Similarly, the Malaysia-Australia FTA moved into its fourth year of implementation, translating to further increased liquid milk tariff rate quotas. The Thai-Australia and US-Australia FTA's also celebrated a milestone in passing the 10 year point, and provided improved duty free quotas for Australian dairy.
Further to this, the finalisation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations in late 2015, plus the late December announcement of an agreement to abolish government subsidies on agricultural exports through the World Trade Organisation.
The Australian dairy industry still faces challenges in its export focused markets, especially with regard to technical barriers to trade which translate
to higher production costs, reduced product returns and restricted export demands all combine to lower milk returns for farmers.
With these challenges in mind, ADF is celebrating the progress made in trade reform to the long-term benefit of our industry. This progress boosts the
industry's competitive position in the global market and contributes to building confidence to invest in a strong future for Australian dairy.
For more information on ADF's Markets Trade and Value Chain priorities, click here.
Increased support for financial counselling in drought stricken regions
Dec 22, 2015
More support has been announced for financial counselling in drought-stricken regions in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia. An extra $920,000 in funding has been provided for Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) providers in those States to continue to help farmers battling drought.
The funds are in addition to the $14.3 million Commonwealth funding already allocated to the RFCS programme in 2015-16.
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has welcomed this support, acknowledging the financial counselling service as a vital part of supporting dairy farmers through challenging times, including drought. ADF highlighted that the service helps people take control of their business again rather than allowing their business to take control of them.
Agriculture needs as many financial counsellors as possible across rural Australia according to ADF, particularly as drought continues to challenge many dairy regions.
The RFCS can support farmers with business planning, farm debt mediation and helping them access sources of professional, industry and government assistance. The services can vary from one ten-minute phone call with a person to on-going support across a number of years.
The additional funding provided by the Commonwealth Government toward the counselling initiative will be crucial over the coming months as the pressures of drought compound continue.
ADF encourages farmers to utilise the service and to keep in contact with neighbours who may be struggling during this time.
To find out about RFCS offered in your region contact your State Dairy Farming Organisation or visit http://www.ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/.
Have You Responded to the Regional Wellbeing Survey Yet?
Dec 09, 2015
Open until the 31 December, the 2015 Regional Wellbeing Survey forms an important piece of social research that farming organisations and government agencies draw on to understand farmers' views and social impacts on a range of regional issues.
This year's survey covers issues such as drought, water reform, green tape, CSG and mining, sustainable farming practices, markets, farm finance, and innovation.
With more than 9000 respondents in 2014, the survey results to provide a sound statistical policy resource.
For more information and to complete the online survey visit: http://www.regionalwellbeing.org.au


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Employers hired 100 percent of the policy studies program's first graduating class
Jul 08, 2015
Less than two months after Commencement all of the members of Delaware Valley University's first graduating class from its master's degree program in policy studies are entering meaningful careers. The 36-credit policy studies program was added in 2013 as part of DelVal's move toward university status. The program shapes students who want to make a difference into leaders capable of offering solutions to pressing problems in communities and industries. Students choose either a practical capstone internship or a research-based master's thesis. Specializations include: community and international development, food and agriculture and sustainability and environment.
The program's first two graduates will be applying the knowledge and experience they gained in the Master of Arts in Policy Studies program in the surrounding community.
Autumn Canfield B.S. '13, M.A. '15 was hired as special projects coordinator for Doylestown Township after completing an internship in the spring 2015 semester.
Maggie Villari B.A. '13, M.A. '15 was hired as the development and communications coordinator at Saved Me, a nonprofit shelter in Philadelphia that saves animals from kill-shelters and also from owners who don't care for them properly. As development and communications coordinator, she is responsible for creating and managing fundraising appeals, grant writing and managing donor information.
"I want to be in a place of power and credibility to project my passion to a wide audience, to show—and not force—people how to treat all living things with the respect and value they deserve," said Maggie Villari B.A. '13, M.A. '15. "DelVal gave me the ability to apply what I learned in the degree to a career in animal activism."


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The hostilities between two prominent media companies are unlikely to cool off any time soon.
On Wednesday, the CBS Corporation amended its lawsuit against its parent company, intensifying the battle for control of the network being waged between its chief executive officer, Leslie Moonves, and its controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone.
The legal maneuver was the latest in a series of steps taken by CBS to prevent Ms. Redstone, the president of National Amusements, which acquired CBS in 2000, from merging the company with Viacom, its corporate sibling.
CBS amended the lawsuit in the wake of a tense meeting during which its board voted to dilute Ms. Redstone's influence over the company. Immediately after the vote, National Amusements called it invalid. In the amended complaint, filed in Delaware Chancery Court, CBS asserted the independence of its board and asked the court to rule on which side's interpretation of the recent vote is lawful.
The amended suit also accuses Ms. Redstone of trying to "compel" the merger of CBS and Viacom, which it described as "not in the best interests of CBS and its stockholders." While favoring a merger, Ms. Redstone has maintained that she has no intention of forcing one.
The daughter of the ailing entertainment mogul Sumner M. Redstone, Ms. Redstone has been seeking a merger of CBS and Viacom since 2016. The two companies were one and the same, within the Redstones' company, between 2000 and 2005, when National Amusements split them apart. In recent months, CBS has resisted a reunification.
On the day before the CBS board was scheduled to meet last week, National Amusements made a sudden and significant change to the CBS bylaws: From now on, the company said, any vote would require a supermajority — 90 percent of the 14 CBS board members — for approval.
The showdown took place last Thursday on the 35th floor of the CBS Building, known as Black Rock, in Midtown Manhattan. Mr. Moonves and Ms. Redstone, onetime allies, were both present as the board voted 11 to 3 to significantly diminish Ms. Redstone's voting power. But that result fell shy of 90 percent.
Afterward, both sides declared victory, meaning that they are effectively deadlocked.
Was the vote valid? Was National Amusements within its rights to change the CBS bylaws? Or, as the amended lawsuit filed by CBS suggests, should the CBS board operate independently of its main shareholder? These are questions for the Delaware Court chancellor to settle in the weeks or months ahead.
"National Amusements exercised its legal right to amend CBS's bylaws, and this change was effective immediately," the company said in a statement. "We are confident the court will uphold National Amusements' action."
At stake is whether Mr. Moonves will remain in power at the company where he has held significant sway for two decades.
Viacom, the beleaguered media company that owns Paramount and cable networks like Comedy Central and MTV, has been in search of a turnaround in recent years. CBS, the owner of Showtime, Simon & Schuster and the broadcast network that is home to "60 Minutes" and "Survivor," has had a run of success since it was split from Viacom in 2005.
The two companies are operating as relatively small shops while many others are trying to bulk up to compete with upstart digital rivals like Netflix and Facebook.
Analysts are divided over what they see as the likely outcome. The firm Bernstein Research said last week that there was a "near-zero chance" that CBS would be forced to merge with Viacom.
"By the way, if there is a company out there who is thinking about making a bid for CBS, now would be the perfect time to do so," the firm said in a statement to investors. "The stock price is low, and the controlling shareholder would have a particularly hard time rejecting a strong offer."
The Redstones are the controlling shareholders.


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Kevin Gosztola
Kevin Gosztola
|Columbia College Chicago
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|Truth and Consequences: The US vs. Bradley Manning
Kevin Gosztola is an American journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for work on whistleblowers, WikiLeaks, national security, secrecy, civil liberties, and digital freedom. Writing The Dissenter beat for the blog Firedoglake (FDL), he covered the court-martial of Chelsea Manning and substantially covered the case of John Kiriakou.
Gosztola has written for The Nation,[1] Salon,[2] and OpEdNews.[3] He co-authored, with Greg Mitchell, Truth and Consequences: The US vs. Bradley Manning. Gosztola co-hosts, with Rania Khalek, [1]. Gosztola has interviewed on Democracy Now!, The Real News, CounterSpin, Frontline,[4] The Young Turks, and other shows and media outlets. He was one of few journalists to cover the Manning trial extensively, along with independent journalists Alexa O'Brien and Nathan Fuller, and a handful of reporters from The Guardian and the AP.[5] He worked as an intern and videographer at The Nation before joining Firedoglake.
In December 2014, Firedoglake founder Jane Hamsher suspended operations indefinitely although parts of FDL, such as The Dissenter, continued. In August 2015, its tradition and legacy were assumed by Shadowproof, with Gosztola as Managing Editor.[6]
Gosztola is from Mishawaka, Indiana and graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in film in 2010. He lives with his wife in Chicago.
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