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|Higher Education:
Assessing the Past, Looking to the Future
|New Jersey's Plan for Higher
Education: 1999 Update
|The Five-Year Assessment of
Higher Education Restructuring
Commission Home Page
New Jersey's Strategic Course Toward Higher Education Excellence
On the cusp of a new millennium, the first update of New Jersey's Plan for Higher Education converges with the statutorily required assessment of higher education restructuring. These related efforts afford a unique opportunity for New Jersey to evaluate its progress in implementing a new higher education governance structure, while planning the strategic course toward excellence.
Much has been accomplished since the Higher Education Restructuring Act of 1994 eliminated unnecessary state oversight and increased the decision-making authority and accountability of New Jersey's colleges and universities. The law established a tripartite governance structure consisting of the Commission on Higher Education, the Presidents' Council, and individual trustee boards. The structure has evolved and improved over time, enhancing institutional autonomy, systemwide collaboration, and innovation.
The joint Commission and Presidents' Council report, The Five-year Assessment of Higher Education Restructuring, finds the new structure workable and desirable, although some operational improvements are recommended. Together, the Commission, college and university presidents, trustees, and other members of the higher education community have embraced their new responsibilities, working energetically and collaboratively to achieve key statewide goals for higher education.
One of the most significant achievements is the development and ongoing implementation of the state's first long-range plan for higher education since 1981. Adopted by the Commission in 1996, New Jersey's Plan for Higher Education articulates the state's vision to be among the best in the world, embracing excellence, access, and affordability. It serves as a guide for planning and policy development by institutions and the state.
The long-range plan identifies essential conditions for achieving the vision for higher education, such as adequate and predictable state funding, institutional and systemwide accountability, a well-developed technology infrastructure, and coordinated advocacy. It also focuses on the needs of students and society, making specific recommendations to address statewide concerns including:
An intense commitment at all levels of the higher education system has enabled institutions and the state to successfully address many of the plan's original recommendations. Now, as it reaffirms the vision, recommendations, and principles of good practice articulated in the original plan, New Jersey's higher education community vigorously sets forth on the strategic course toward excellence articulated in New Jersey's Plan for Higher Education: 1999 Update.
While continuing to pursue the plan's original recommendations, the higher education community will also focus on two key areas fundamental to making New Jersey higher education competitive with the best higher education systems in the world.
Focus on Institutional Strengths - New Jersey can and should dare to reach for excellence in higher education. To a large degree, success in achieving this goal will depend on individual institutions' ability to achieve prominence in specific academic or research areas.
New Jersey's Plan for Higher Education: 1999 Update encourages institutions to build on their strongest programs and make them competitive with peer institutions that are among the best in the region, the nation, or the world. While this should not come at the expense of other viable programs, institutional trustees must be willing to aggressively reallocate resources from weak or underenrolled areas.
The Commission will assist in this effort by developing funding strategies to support the quest for excellence at institutions where there is evidence of strong planning and leadership in key areas that coincide with state goals and priorities.
Raising Awareness - Higher Education is critical to New Jersey's future. Public and independent colleges and universities keep the state's economic engine humming through workforce training, marketable research, and direct assistance to small and developing businesses. Their myriad education and public service programs enhance the quality of life for all New Jerseyans.
Communicating higher education's vital contributions to society is fundamental to building support for public investment. The Commission on Higher Education will develop and initiate strategies to raise the profile of New Jersey's diverse system of colleges and universities and increase awareness of their fundamental value to the state and its citizens.
New Jersey's Vision for Higher Education
New Jersey's system of higher education aspires to be among the best in the world, embracing excellence, access, and affordability. The quality of the state's public and independent colleges and universities will serve as a magnet to attract both resident and nonresident students and highly qualified faculty. Institutions will model tolerance and civility, celebrating the diversity that creates rich learning environments. A major force in developing the full potential of New Jersey and its people, higher education will serve all residents who have the interest and potential to learn, regardless of their economic circumstances.
The state's higher education system will develop and nurture the citizens and leaders of the future, preparing individuals for fulfilling lives, rewarding careers, and lifelong learning. Technology will strengthen the system and improve access, efficiency, and program effectiveness into the 21st century and beyond. Through teaching, research, and public service, colleges and universities will support the state's public policy goals of economic growth, social stability, and enhanced quality of life. New Jersey will value and support its investment in higher education, and institutions will seek innovative, collaborative approaches to meet the challenges ahead, committed to serving a globally competitive society.


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Light Peak? Sandy Bridge? Ivy Bridge? Lion? If these codenames mean anything to you then you are technologically savvy and probably can make your own predictions about the future impact of technology on genealogy and genealogists. Just for information sake, Light Peak is the next major upgrade in a proprietary optical cable interface from Intel it is being developed as a replacement for SCSI, SATA, USB, FireWire, PCI Express and HDMI. Simply put it is a way to connect things like hard drives and flash memory to your computer that is much, much faster than present connectors. Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge are new CPU chips also from Intel. Lion? The next operating system from Apple. All of these faster and more complex items are supposed to be introduced in 2011.
Translated into English, they all mean change; faster, more memory and more everything else that computers are supposed to do. There was a Broadway show back in the 1960s called Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, sometimes we all probably wish we could just stop the technology world for a while so we could just catch up with what we already have. Unfortunately, that isn't going to happen. Your present electronic devices will look even more out of date in another year. Here is a summary of the anticipated changes during the next year:
Hardware: Faster chips with more processors. Laptops will get thinner and lighter. The distinction between cell phones, tablet computers and laptops will become even more blurred. Google and Apple will battle it out for market dominance in hand held devices. Right now, just in case you don't watch any TV, hardware is being driven by computer game manufacturers who are making interactive games where your movements and gestures are incorporated into the game, for example, Wii from Nintendo and Kinect from Microsoft's Xbox. All of these devices and many more are becoming compatible with Internet connections to download movies and TV shows. Two major issues that are growing in importance because of these changes are converting from a telephone land line to wireless service and dropping cable service in favor of obtaining all of your TV/Movies from the Internet. The difference between a "TV" and a "Computer Monitor" has largely disappeared and will continue to disappear during the coming year. There will be any number of ways to watch TV shows on your computer or work on your computer on your TV.
Although this impacts genealogists as consumers and people, we don't really get any real advantages either way. I do appreciate faster Internet connections and hardware connections for backing up my huge databases but otherwise, whether or not I can see the latest TV series on my computer or whatever leaves me absolutely cold. I could care less about TV. Now, there is another side to all this that does benefit genealogists. Webinars and other Internet video content. FamilySearch.org has over 100 online genealogy classes and I just participated in the first ever FamilySearch Bloginar online. These activities will continue to increase during the coming year and will become easier to host and attend through the hardware changes.
Operating Systems: Apple will have a new operating system called Lion. Microsoft hasn't announced a new system and may pass up a year now that Windows 7 is selling well. This probably doesn't mean much to someone who is still running Windows 95, but new operating systems mean new software and updates to programs.
Software: Every currently sold commercial program will have one or more updates in 2011. Well, perhaps you haven't noticed yet, but the new FamilySearch.org website does not emphasize the download for Personal Ancestral File. You can still get the program by going to the FamilySearch Downloads page but how to get there is not obvious. The page is in the Wiki portion of FamilySearch.org.
Internet: More software applications will be developed on the Internet, called "Cloud Computing." Open source software, such as OpenOffice, will continue to erode traditional methods of software development.When you store your genealogy online using an online program like Ancestry.com or MyHeritage, you are technically using "Cloud Computing." Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand, like electricity. This will obviously increase during the coming year.
Now to genealogy. FamilySearch will continue to develop FamilySearch.org and will introduce a lot of new features including improved searching. Millions and millions of Historical Records will be added to FamilySearch.org (a very safe prediction). New FamilySearch may begin to make its way out of the dark forest and show some editorial improvement. Hmm. I can't say that for sure but I do have confidence in the FamilySearch team, they are fantastic people and if anyone can figure out how to make New FamilySearch into a viable online resource, they can.
OK, all that is pretty safe stuff. for genealogists who are just now considering upgrading either their hardware or software, they are going to see some really good deals in hardware and about the same selection of software. Is it time to upgrade? It is always time to upgrade. If you are hesitant or nervous about changing computers or programs, keep reading my posts, I will continue to talk about new technology. But, if you want some indication, I just recently bought a MacBook Pro. I think now is a good time to buy.
If you had trouble with all the acronyms and technical jargon, it will only get worse in the future. I suggest using Google (or whatever) and type in "define: whatever" and get the definition if you need one.

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It's been a while since I last posted here on Friendly Fire. I've been busy comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable in the San Gabriel Valley, and then when a little birdy dropped a package in my hands, the fit really hit the shan… as the saying goes.
However, if I read the tea leaves correctly, this could potentially be my last post. Ever. Anywhere.
The Los Angeles Chief of Police wants me silenced.
The package the birdy gave me contained the highly secret and remarkably inane report of the LAPD SWAT Board of Inquiry. Supposedly appointed to look into the Suzie Pena incident from 2005by Police Chief William J. Bratton, the board instead looked at everything but (it didn't even interview the Pena officers) and then made some dramatic allegations and recommendations that fly in the face of a remarkably successul organization. Actually, the board didn't really look at anything – SWAT cops tell me they rarely if ever saw the board, thus the board rarely saw SWAT, too. Many of its statements are demonstrably false and absent any factual basis.
Anyway, this package led to my authoring an OpEd for the other paper in town, an that led to a bunch of other stories, a mini-media tour of local talk radio stations and a grievance filed by the Police Protective League.
Apparrently, Chief Bratton is not amused.
In a stunning — shocking — statement, Bratton drew parallels to himself and the Corleone family from the movie "The Godfather." He vowed to silence his critics and noted: "And at the end of the movie, all debts are settled in a very bloody way."
Really? Is Bill Bratton going to silence me in a very bloody way?
Amazingly, the Los Angeles political and media establishment have been silent. There seems to be no discomfort whatsoever that the senior law enforcement official in this city has made reference to organized crime as his method for management.
However, extortion, threats and intimidation are clearly part of Bratton's LAPD calculus. Numerous SWAT officers have told me in recent days of mass punishment and statements to officers to the effect of "if you talk to the press, you're out of SWAT." At least one officer has been threatened with sanctions for things his wife said. So, Bratton disregards the First Ammendment, too.
Assistant Chief Sharon Papa pretty blatantly misled the wife of one SWAT officer. Some might say she lied. I won't – I don't wanna sleep with da fishes.
Despite all this, the local media is silent and our Mayor, who supposedly was all enthusiastic about the Bill of Rights when he ran the local chapter of the ACLU now seems more enthusiastic about the Bill who is his mafia don/Police Chief.
This is Los Angeles, 2008. Not the 1948 of LA Confidential. Not New York of the 1970s. Not Tiajuana. LOS ANGELES!!!!!
Yet our media seem uniformly unconcerned by mafia-style (literally) threats and intimidation. The "civil rights activists" are silent. Of course, they would be aghast if a beat cop was caught on tape comparing himself to a gang enforcer in trying to scare the bajeezus out of a thug in Jordan Downs. Imagine John Mack having nothing to say about that. Imagine the Times' consternation if Daryl Gates made an accurate, offhand remark about the immigration status of a cop killer (oh, wait, they did get upset, no need to imagine). Yet, when its from Bratton – nothing.
The silence in deafening.
If you don't hear from me for a while, just ask Bratton where he gave me my concrete shoes.


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Diverticula Diverticulosis, Diverticular Disease, Diverticulitis
Diverticula of the colon are common in older people. They commonly cause no symptoms, and in most cases no treatment is needed. However, a high-fibre diet is usually advised to help prevent complications. In some cases, diverticula cause pain and other symptoms. Sometimes a diverticulum may bleed and cause a sudden, painless bleed from the back passage (anus), which can be heavy. In some cases, one or more diverticula become infected to cause diverticulitis. This can cause severe tummy (abdominal) pain and high temperature (fever). A course of medicines called antibiotics may be required. Complications caused by diverticulitis - such as a collection of pus (abscess) or a perforated bowel - are uncommon, but are serious.
What are diverticula?
A diverticulum is a small pouch with a narrow neck that sticks out from (protrudes from) the wall of the gut (intestine). 'Diverticula' means more than one diverticulum. They can develop on any part of the gut but usually occur in the colon (sometimes called the large bowel or large intestine). They most commonly develop in the section of the colon leading towards the back passage (rectum). This is where the stools (faeces) are becoming more solid. This is on the left-hand side of the tummy (abdomen). Several diverticula may develop over time. Some people eventually develop many diverticula.
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Who develops diverticula?
Diverticula are common. They become more common with increasing age. About half of all people in the UK have diverticula by the time they are 50 years old. Nearly 7 in 10 have diverticula by the time they are 80 years old.
What causes diverticula?
The reason why diverticula develop is probably related to not eating enough fibre. Fibre is the part of food that is not digested.
Your gut (intestine) moves stools (faeces) along with gentle squeezes of its muscular wall. The stools tend to be drier, smaller, and more difficult to move along if you don't eat much fibre. Your gut muscles have to work harder if there is too little fibre in your gut. High pressure may develop in parts of your gut when it squeezes hard stools. The increased pressure may push the inner lining of a small area of your gut through the muscle wall to form a small diverticulum.
What are the symptoms and problems caused by diverticula?
It is common for no symptoms to develop - called diverticulosis
In about 3 in 4 people who develop diverticula, the diverticula cause no harm or symptoms. The term diverticulosis means that diverticula are present, but do not cause any symptoms or problems. In most cases, the condition will not be known about as there are no symptoms. Sometimes diverticula are discovered as an incidental finding if you are having tests such as colonoscopy or barium enema for other reasons.
Diverticular disease
This term is used when diverticula cause intermittent, lower tummy (abdominal) pain or bloating (without swelling (inflammation) or infection - discussed later). The pain is usually crampy and tends to come and go. The pain is most commonly in the lower left part of the tummy (abdomen). You may get ease from pain and bloating by going to the toilet to pass stools (faeces). Some people develop diarrhoea or constipation, and some people pass mucus with their stools. It is not clear how diverticula cause these symptoms.
Symptoms of diverticular disease can be similar to those that occur with a condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, IBS usually affects younger adults. So, symptoms that first develop in a younger adult are more likely to be due to IBS and symptoms that first develop in older people are more likely to be due to diverticular disease. However, in some cases it is difficult to tell if symptoms are due to diverticular disease or to IBS.
A diagnosis of diverticular disease is usually made by confirming the presence of diverticula and by ruling out other causes of the symptoms. Note: the symptoms of diverticular disease, especially if they start in an older person, can also be similar to those of early bowel cancer. Therefore, tell a doctor if you develop these symptoms, as some tests may need to be arranged. For example, a test called colonoscopy may be advised. To carry out this test, a doctor uses a special flexible telescope to look into the bowel. This can confirm the presence of diverticula, and rule out bowel cancer.
Diverticulitis (infection)
Diverticulitis is a condition where one or more of the diverticula become inflamed and infected. This may occur if some faeces get trapped and stagnate in a diverticulum. Germs (bacteria) in the trapped faeces may then multiply and cause infection. About 1 in 5 people with diverticula develop a bout of diverticulitis at some stage. Some people have recurring bouts of diverticulitis. Symptoms of diverticulitis include:
- A constant pain in the abdomen. It is most commonly in the lower left side of the abdomen, but can occur in any part of the abdomen.
- High temperature (fever).
- Constipation or diarrhoea.
- Some blood mixed with your stools.
- Feeling sick (nauseated) or being sick (vomiting).
Obstruction, abscess, fistula, and peritonitis
An infected diverticulum (diverticulitis) sometimes gets worse and causes complications. Possible complications include:
- A blockage (obstruction) of the colon.
- A collection of pus (abscess) that may form in the abdomen.
- A channel (fistula) that may form to other organs such as the bladder.
- A hole (perforation) in the wall of the bowel that can lead to infection inside the abdomen (peritonitis).
Surgery is usually needed to treat these serious but uncommon complications.
A diverticulum may occasionally bleed and you may pass some blood via your back passage (anus). The bleeding is usually abrupt and painless. The bleeding is due to a burst blood vessel that sometimes occurs in the wall of a diverticulum and so the amount of blood loss can be heavy. A very large bleed requiring an emergency blood transfusion occurs in some cases. However, the bleeding stops on its own in about 3 in 4 cases. Sometimes an operation is needed to stop the bleeding. Sometimes just a slight bleed occurs.
Note: always report bleeding from the bowel (via your anus) to a doctor. You should not assume bleeding is from a diverticulum. Other more serious conditions such as bowel cancer need to be ruled out.
What is the treatment for diverticulosis?
As diverticulosis means diverticula with no symptoms, there is no need for any treatment.
However, a high-fibre diet is usually advised. A high-fibre diet is generally considered a good thing for everyone anyway - whether you have diverticula or not. Adults should aim to eat between 18 and 30 grams of fibre per day. Fibre helps to make larger and softer stools (faeces) and helps to prevent constipation. Also, a high-fibre diet may prevent further diverticula from forming. This may reduce the risk of developing problems in the future with diverticula, such as diverticulitis. See the next section for more details of a high-fibre diet.
What is the treatment for diverticular disease?
Diverticulosis diet
A high-fibre diet is usually advised as it helps to keep stools (faeces) soft and bulky and reduces pressure on the colon. It can ease pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea and prevents hard stools becoming lodged within the pouches. It can also help to prevent the formation of further diverticula, which may reduce the risk of the condition getting any worse.
We need about 18 g of fibre each day, which should come from a variety of high-fibre foods. You may have symptoms of wind and bloating if you suddenly increase the amount of fibre you eat. Any increase should be gradual to prevent this, and to allow your gut (intestine) to become used to the extra fibre. A useful guide is to make one change every few days. For example, start by swapping white bread for wholemeal bread. Introduce something new every few days, such as adding beans or extra vegetables to a casserole or Bolognese, or having a piece of fruit for pudding.
High-fibre foods to include:
- Whole grains, fruit and vegetables.
- Wholemeal or wholewheat bread and flour (for baking).
- Wholegrain breakfast cereals such as All-Bran®, Weetabix®, muesli, etc.
- Brown rice and wholewheat pasta.
- Wheat bran.
- Beans, pulses and legumes.
Meeting the government recommendation of eating at least five fruit and vegetable portions each day will make sure that you are well on your way to getting plenty of fibre. A portion is about 80 g or what roughly fits in the palm of your hand. Apples, pears, oranges, blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, asparagus and dried figs are all excellent fibre sources.
Fibre supplements may be advised if a high-fibre diet does not ease symptoms. Several types are available at pharmacies, health food shops, or on prescription. A pharmacist will advise you. Although the effects of fibre supplements to ease symptoms may be seen in a few days, it may take as long as four weeks.
Note: some people have a different response to fibre than others. So it is very much trial and error as to what is most suitable for you. Some people report that a high-fibre diet or certain fibre supplements cause some persistent mild symptoms such as mild pains and bloating. This may be to do with the type of fibre being consumed. Insoluble fibre, found in cereals, wheat bran and nuts, may cause more wind and bloating. Eating a lot of bran-based foods or taking bran supplements can particularly aggravate symptoms in some people. Therefore, it may be helpful to have more soluble fibre (the type of fibre that can be dissolved in water), found mostly in fruit and vegetables. However, many foods contain both types of fibre, so when introducing a new high-fibre food, monitor your symptoms and adjust your diet accordingly.
- Dietary sources of soluble fibre include oats, ispaghula (psyllium), nuts, flax seeds, lentils, beans, fruit and vegetables. A fibre supplement called ispaghula powder is also available from pharmacies and health food shops.
- Insoluble fibre is chiefly found in corn (maize) bran, wheat bran, nuts and some fruit and vegetables.
A separate leaflet called Fibre and Fibre Supplements gives more details on a high-fibre diet.
You should have lots to drink when you have a high-fibre diet or fibre supplements. Aim to drink at least two litres (about 8-10 cups) per day. Try to obtain your fluid intake mainly from water, but tea, coffee and herbal teas all contribute. Fizzy drinks and juice drinks contain a lot of sugar so try to limit these. If you want to include fruit juice, one 150 ml glass each day only counts as a portion of fruit. Choose varieties that are 100% fruit juice and do not contain added sugar.
Paracetamol can ease pain if a high-fibre diet or fibre supplements do not help so much to ease pain. Other types of painkiller are not usually used for diverticular disease.
What is the treatment for diverticulitis?
When symptoms are not too severe
If you develop diverticulitis you will normally need a course of antibiotic medicine and be encouraged to drink plenty of clear fluids. You may need some strong painkillers for a while. If the infection is not too severe then symptoms may well settle with this treatment.
Diverticulitis diet
To prevent further bowel irritation during a flare-up of symptoms, a bland, low-fibre diet may be most suitable. This should only be short-term and you should gradually re-introduce normal, high-fibre foods into your diet once your symptoms have eased. It can be helpful to introduce one food at a time so that you can see which foods make your symptoms worse.
High-fibre foods to avoid during flare-ups include:
- Fruit and vegetable skins.
- Nuts and seeds.
- Wholegrain products (eg wholemeal bread, wholewheat pasta, brown rice, wholegrain cereals and oats).
- Beans, lentils and legumes.
- Raw vegetables or raw/dried fruits such as apricots, raisins, dates, figs and berries.
Low-fibre foods to include:
- White grains such as bread, pasta, rice and noodles.
- Plain cakes/crackers.
- Potatoes with skins removed.
- Milk and dairy products such as cheese and yoghurts.
- Soft, ground/tender meats and fish (avoid gristly meats/bones).
- Eggs.
- Tofu.
- Well-cooked/canned fruit and vegetables with seeds and skins removed.
- Low-fibre cereals such as Rice Krispies® and corn flakes.
- Fats and oils - for example, olive oil, rapeseed oil, and butter.
If symptoms are severe, your doctor may also advise a clear liquid diet for about two days to allow the colon to rest. Suitable clear liquids include:
- Water.
- Clear juices without pulp, such as apple, cranberry or grape juice.
- Broths and clear soups.
- Herbal teas, tea and coffee without milk.
- Ice lollies.
- Jelly.
Diverticulitis - when to go to hospital
If symptoms are severe or prolonged then you may need to be admitted to hospital. You may be given antibiotics and fluids directly into a vein via a drip (intravenous fluids). You may also need to have painkilling injections. You may also be admitted to hospital if the symptoms are not too severe but do not settle after a couple of days of treatment at home.
If complications develop
As mentioned earlier, some people with diverticulitis develop complications such as:
- Bowel blockage (obstruction).
- A collection of pus (an abscess).
- A channel (fistula) that may form to other organs.
- A tummy (abdominal) infection (peritonitis).
Surgery is usually needed to treat these serious but uncommon complications. For example, surgery is sometimes needed to drain an abscess or to remove a badly infected part of the colon.
Treatment of bleeding diverticula
As mentioned earlier, a large bleed requiring an emergency blood transfusion sometimes occurs in people with diverticula. However, the bleeding stops on its own in about 3 in 4 cases. Sometimes an operation is needed to stop the bleeding.
A final note
See a doctor if you have a change in the pattern of your toilet habit. For example, a sudden change from your normal bowel habit to persisting constipation or diarrhoea, passing blood or mucus, or new pains. Even if you are known to have diverticula, a change of symptoms may indicate a new and different gut (intestinal) problem. Call an ambulance urgently if you have a large amount of bleeding from the bowel.
Further reading and references
Diverticular disease; NICE CKS, July 2017 (UK access only)
Tursi A; Diverticulosis today: unfashionable and still under-researched. Therap Adv Gastroenterol. 2016 Mar9(2):213-28. doi: 10.1177/1756283X15621228.
Diverticular Disease; World Gastroenterology Organisation Practice Guidelines, 2007
Janes SE, Meagher A, Frizelle FA; Management of diverticulitis. BMJ. 2006 Feb 4332(7536):271-5.


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Axial load carrying capacity
With increasing axial load, the contact conditions in the bearing change. The contact angle and especially the size of the contact ellipses increase, and there may be increased stress at the ring shoulder/raceway transitions. This stress is kept to a minimum for SKF super-precision bearings by appropriate measures, such as rounded and ground transition zones. Even so, the guideline values for the maximum axial load (→ product table) should not be exceeded.


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Nearest Town: Elk RiverSite Size:
Highlights: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl
Access: Snow may limit vehicle access. Access free of charge.
Directions: ELK CREEK FALLS: on ID 8, east of Moscow, travel to Bovill; S on ID 8 to Elk River; ~3 mi before Elk River, turn R (S) on FR 4769 to Elk Ck Falls. ELK RIVER PONDS: in Elk River, head S out of town 1 mi to Elk River Ponds. ELK CREEK MEADOWS: head N out of Elk River to access extensive meadow system.
Description: At the ponds expect to see Mallard, Cinnamon Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Common Merganser, and Canada Goose. Forested areas will bring Wild Turkey, Pileated Woodpecker, and Red-naped Sapsucker. Residents and migrants of the area include Violet-green and Tree Swallows, Winter Wren, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Western Tanager, Fox and Song Sparrows, Evening Grosbeak, bluebirds, Townsend's Solitaire, Hammond's, Dusky, and Olive-sided Flycatchers, Western Wood-Pewee, Black-chinned, Rufous, and Calliope Hummingbirds.
More Information: USFS (208) 875-1131Moscow Chamber of Commerce 1800-380-1801
General Services:
Handicapped Services:What do these icons mean?
Select a species from the list to view other sites on the Idaho Birding Trail Sites this species may be observed.


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Frémont, Jessie Benton
Frémont, Jessie Benton frē´mŏnt [key], 1824–1902, American author, b. Lexington, Va.; daughter of Thomas H. Benton and wife of John Charles Frémont. Her elopement with the dashing Frémont caused a temporary break with her father. She was very helpful to her husband, aiding him in writing his able reports and encouraging his exploits. When their fortune was lost, she helped to support the household by her writing, turning out chiefly books recounting her own experiences— A Year of American Travel (1878), Souvenirs of My Time (1887), Far West Sketches (1890), and The Will and the Way Stories (1891). She also helped her husband write his memoirs.
See biography by P. Herr (1988).
The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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By Fred Schernecker
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Harvard Golf Program gathered on Saturday May 5th at the Murr Center Hall of History to celebrate the 2011-12 season.
Thank you to the Friends of Harvard Golf who make this annual banquet possible and to our Friends, alums and parents who were in attendance.
The evening served as an opportunity to celebrate success and recognize the achievements of our teams and individual members.
Perhaps the most noteworthy accomplishment for both teams happened off the course. We have been tracking team GPAs for the past several years. The team GPA after the fall semester was 3.71 for the men's team and 3.69 for the women's team.
MEN'S GOLF TEAM: Coach Burke began the banquet with a recap of the men's season. Led by an outstanding senior class, the hallmark of this team was its superior effort and commitment level. Similar efforts moving forward are sure to lead to significant rewards. The team scoring average this year was 295 -- the lowest tournament scoring average in team history! The best tournament showing was a second-place finish to Rhode Island at the Century Intercollegiate where five Ivy teams competed alongside several other northeast teams. Two weekends ago, a handful of strokes separated the team from their first Ivy Championship since 1975.
The departure of our seniors will create a large hole in the lineup. Mark Pollak '12 leaves Harvard with the lowest career scoring average in team history -- 74.4. Mark also holds the Harvard record with the most rounds of par or better (12) and is second in individual tournament wins with three. Mark and Tony Grillo '12 currently own the top four season scoring average records in the history of Harvard Golf. Tony's 2011-12 season scoring average of 72.53 was the lowest in team history and lead to the best national ranking ever received by a Harvard player. Tony also holds the record for the best single round score versus par -- a 4-under par 67 at Princeton this year.
At the Ivy League Championships Akash Mirchandani '15 and Grillo earned 2nd Team All Ivy honors by tying for 7th place.
Following are the men's team award winners for 2011-12.
Rob Erickson '01 Team Player Award: "Rob Erickson was a three year golf letterman and member of the class of '01 who passed away on January 20, 2005. His friends and teammates knew Rob as a strong advocate for his school, his friends, and the values he shared with his parents. While every Harvard student remembers how it felt to open their acceptance letter, Rob seemed to carry that feeling with him every day throughout college. As a Harvard student-athlete, Rob saw it as his responsibility to help younger players feel welcome at Harvard. When recruits visited campus, Rob was the first to meet them and always offered to house them during their stay. Those who eventually came to Harvard knew they already had one good friend on the team.
In recognition of Rob's contributions to Harvard and the golf program, the golf team has created a Team Player award to be given to the golfer who best follows Rob's example in his commitment to team and community – the Rob Erickson '01 Team Player Award."
Past Winners:
'05 – Tom Hegge '07 '06 – James Cleary '06 '07 – Tom Hegge '07
'08 – Mike Shore '09 '09 – John Christensen '09 '10 – Peter Singh '10
'11 -- Theo Lederhausen '14
Congratulations to the 2012 winner of the Rob Erickson '01 Team Player Award: Theo Lederhausen '14.
Alex Vik '78 MVP: "As a freshman in 1975, Alex won the inaugural Ivy League Championship individually and led the team to their only team Ivy League Championship the same year. The following year he won the individual trophy again and followed up with two more All Ivy performances. Alex has continued to be avaluable member of the Harvard Golf program as a Co-Chair of the Friends of Harvard Board and the father of women's team member Caroline Vik. This award is given annually to the team member who is most responsible for moving the program toward its vision of becoming the best program in the Northeast."
Past Winners:
'05 – Chris Wu '05 '06 – David (DJ) Hynes '06 '07 – Greg Shuman '10
'08 – Not awarded. '09 – Greg Shuman '10 '10 – Tony Grillo '12
'11 -- Mark Pollak '12
Congratulations to the 2012 winner of the Alex Vik '78 MVP Award: Tony Grillo '12.
The Biff Jeeks Harvard Golf Award: "Named in honor of the legendary man, this award is given to the Harvard golfer who best exemplifies the traditions of excellence at Harvard, who best represents Harvard Golf and whose fighting spirit and character helps them and their teammates overachieve."
'10 – Greg Shuman '10 '11 -- Kevin McCarthy '14
The 2012 Biff Jeeks award winner is Tony Grillo '12
Captain: Prior to the banquet, the team voted for team captain. Congratulations to Theo Lederhausen '14 who will be serving as captain this coming year succeeding Tony Grillo.
WOMEN'S GOLF TEAM: Coach Kevin Rhoads shared the many highlights of the women's season. The team played in seven full-field tournaments and earned four victories and one second place. The Ivy Championship was the culmination of a season that included a 22 & 1 record against other Ivy League schools and a two stroke per round improvement in tournament scoring average. The team has returned to its winning ways and now holds three of the past five Ivy Championships -- no other team has more than one Ivy Championship in the past six years.
Individual highlights include Tiffany Lim '15 winning the first two tournaments of her career at Yale and Princeton. Tiffany's tournament scoring average of 75.42 is the lowest in team history and earned Tiffany the best national ranking for a Harvard player. Tiffany already holds two career records including most par or better rounds (4) and the two best 54-hole tournament scores. Members of this year's team hold the four best season scoring averages in team history -- Christine Cho '12, Bonnie Hu '14 (2nd and 3rd) and Lim. Cho is graduating with the team's lowest career scoring average at 77.82 and the team record for career round played. Jane Lee '12 and Cho cap off their four years at Harvard with two Ivy Championships while Cho is the proud owner of an Ivy League Rookie of the Year and Ivy League Player of the Year.
Team members racked up individual honors at this year's Ivy Championship. Bonnie Hu '14 is the second player in team history (after Emily Balmert '08) to win the individual Ivy League Championship. Lim and Lee earned second team All Ivy and Lim was the unanimous selection as Ivy League Rookie of the year -- Harvard's third in the past four years.
Following are the women's team award winners for 2011 - 12.
The Warren Smith Sportsmanship Award: "Warren Smith started the Harvard Women's Golf program in 1993. For most people who knew Warren, he was the nicest man they knew. A true gentleman. A good man who always had a kind and helpful thing to say. He was a father and a grandfather away from home for many Harvard students and a role model for all. In difficult times and good times; through personal adversity Warren always exhibited Sportsmanship, Dedication, Etiquette, and Kindness. Harvard Women's Golf awards the Warren Smith Sportsmanship Award each year to the team member who best exemplifies the ideals established by Coach Smith."
Past Winners:
'02 – Elisa Schaar '04 '03 – Jennifer Cronan '06 '04 – Jacquie Rooney '07
'05 – Carrie Baizer '05 '06 – Caitlin Hicks '06 '07 – Jacquie Rooney '07
'08 – Debbi Amanti '08 '09 – Claire Sheldon '10 '10 – Sarah Harvey '10
'11 -- Chloe Altchek '13
Congratulations to the 2012 winner of the Warren Smith Sportsmanship Award: Jane Lee '12
The Biff Jeeks Harvard Golf Award: "Named in honor of the legendary man, this award is given to the Harvard golfer who best exemplifies the traditions of excellence at Harvard, who best represents Harvard Golf and whose fighting spirit helps them and their teammates overachieve."
Congratulations to this year's Biff Jeeks Award winner: Bonnie Hu '14.
The Leslie E. Greis '80 MVP Award: "A trailblazer for women's golf at Harvard before there was a women's team, Leslie earned a spot on the men's varsity team as a freshman in 1976. She played in men's team tournaments, including a match where she competed as Harvard's number one player against Bates and MIT, and in the few women's individual collegiate tournaments that existed at the time. She was the 1978 Women's Ivy League Champion. After graduation, she competed professionally and became Harvard's first golfer, male or female, to win the National Golf Foundation's Rolex Achievement Award. A supporter of the game on a national level, Leslie became the second-ever women to serve on the PGA of America's Board of Directors and she also served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the LPGA. The Leslie E. Greis '80 MVP Award is given annually to the player who is the most valuable competitor for the team and who shows leadership through her respect for her teammates & for the values of the game."
Congratulations to the first winner of the Leslie E. Greis '80 MVP Award: Tiffany Lim '15
Captain: Prior to the banquet, the team elected Bonnie Hu '14 as their new captain succeeding outgoing senior Christine Cho.


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A Thai boxer from Trawden who smashed two teenage girls in the face outside a bar has been locked up for 36 weeks.
Sophie Hodgkinson, 21, who was out on the town after attending a boxing competition in Manchester, left her first victim with a broken nose after punching her.
The girl's friend suffered a fractured jaw after Hodgkinson turned on her and kicked her outside Pharaoh's, Burnley. Both victims were 16 and one needed an operation.
Burnley Crown Court heard that after injuring the teenagers, the defendant 're-enacted' what she had done after turning up at another pub.
She was caught on CCTV demonstrating the techniques she had used as well as carrying out the actual attacks.
Hodgkinson, a mother of a three-year-old child and a student at Burnley College, sobbed uncontrollably as she was led from the dock to start her term behind bars.
The defendant, of Holme Crescent, had admitted two charges of assault causing actual bodily harm.
Stephen Parker, prosecuting, said that on February 26, the two victims had gone for a night out, had been drinking at a friend's house and were in the bar shortly after midnight.
They were on the dance floor and there appeared to have been an incident between their group and another group of half a dozen women, of which the defendant was thought to be a member.
Door staff became involved and one of the victims, along with others, was escorted from the premises. Her friend came out to join her.
Mr Parker said the first victim could hear raised voices and was then punched in the nose. She didn't see who did it, but felt like her nose had been broken. She looked around and saw her friend on the ground.
The prosecutor said: "The defendant walked over to her friend and in the words of the first complainant, stamped on her friend's head twice. Her friend appeared unconscious at that point."
Mr Parker said the second victim only remembered being in the ambulance later.
When arrested, the defendant said: "I'm not going to lie to you. I assaulted her. She started on me."
The defendant had a previous conviction for assault causing actual bodily harm from the youth court.
Philip Holden, defending, said she had used one punch against the first complainant and one kick against the second. She was not responsible for causing the second teenager to go to the ground.
The barrister said the defendant was now no longer involved in Thai boxing as she had broken her ankle in a walking accident in July.
Judge Beverley Lunt, who had seen the CCTV recording of the violence and of Hodgkinson afterwards, said the punch was clearly unprovoked and the kick vicious and her actions could be clearly seen on the footage.
The victims' injuries were nasty and the judge told the defendant: "There can be no justification for what you did."


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Sessa Marine C682019Auf Anfrage
Elegance and power are its distinguishing features. The atmosphere of the interior, characterized by a new dimension of livability, has been conceived to evoke a domestic setting without sacrificing a nautical feel. Sailing and design come together under its components that evoke everyday life, such as the kitchen and the beautifully lit wine cellar. Light is an element essential to the whole boat, and in particular to the master cabin, a real strongpoint of the C68.Mehr191
Sessa Marine C482019Auf Anfrage
Being the first yacht on the market in 2007 with the IPS propulsion system, the C46 was instantly recognized for her Italian Spirit characterized by her elegance and onboard comfort, design a sportiness. SESSA has now refreshed this model, already awarded "Boat of the Year" at the London boat show in 2008, to give it a new hard-top, a larger cockpit, even more comfort and numerous technical upgrades. The brand new large hydraulically operated beach platform at the stern allows simply launching of the onboard toys. The garage has space for up to a 2.85 meter tender, suitable for the C48 to carry a jet-ski.Mehr211
Sessa Marine Fly 542019Auf Anfrage
Design that moves in the space between art and inspiration. A tried and tested large-scale product where elegance and practicality are right at home. The concept of Flying is a revolutionary one thanks to new solutions, fluid lines, playful lighting, attention to detail, a honey environment. The upper deck, perfectly integrated into the boat's profile, represents the focal point of life on board thanks to its spaciousness and carefully chosen furnishings. Inside, the rare overtones create a warm atmosphere with a domestic feel.Mehr221
Sessa Marine C442019Auf Anfrage
Direct descendant of the C43, the C44 project originates from the desire to offer an even more comprehensive and comfortable version. With 2 VOLVO PENTA IPS 500 or 600 engines, the C44 has the same hull as the C43, widely hailed by the specialized international press for its suppleness and sea keeping qualities when it was launched in 2008. A new feature is the hydraulic bathing deck with a 600kg capacity, for accommodating and launching a 2,3m tender. The cockpit layout is available in two different styles: simple version with deck lounge, large sun deck and tender garage at the rear or the double version with two sofas in a L shape and a table comfortably seating 12 guests.Mehr212
Sessa Marine C382019Auf Anfrage
Elegant style and innovative design, as in every Sessa boat, for this model that promises to be our new best seller. Everything that makes the flagship C68 stand out can also be found here. The light seeping in through its large windows, much like a veranda, gives rise to the feeling of becoming one with the sea. Below deck the optimization of space makes it truly livable, with two double cabins and a bathroom of impressive dimensions for its category. The two kitchens—one inside and the other situated on the cockpit the sunning areas, the chaise longue and the large couches allow for those aboard to feel at home.Mehr252
Sessa Marine Fly 472019Auf Anfrage
The SESSA FLY 47 is a true turning point in this segment of the market. Rather than calling it a SPORTY FLYBRIDGE, SESSA introduces the concept of the ADVANCED OPEN YACHT for its FLY 45.And so here is a yacht designed for people who really sail, in response to all their needs: the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor spaces, bold lines and sculpted forms, performance, technologies and, in particular, outstanding optimisation of space in the first 45 foot vessel on the market with three very comfortable cabins (about 17 m2), featuring bathrooms with separate shower stalls, a spacious, ergonomic galley, a brightly lit living area and a FLYBRIDGE that can comfortably host 8-10 people (16.5 m2).Mehr231
Sessa Marine C352019Auf Anfrage
This cruiser accurately represents the metamorphosis of the C 35, one of the yard's greatest achievements and a best-seller with more than 500 models sold in 15 years. The new C 35 sport-coupe' is inspired by the structured style and linear edges of the C 68 with a redistribution of the interior space in a modular style. The internal lay-out has been designed to allow the owner a huge freedom of choice. To live in an "open space" due to a large common area and a single cabin or, by using the partition, to create two equally spacious cabins, one at the bow and the other at the stern, each equipped with private access to both the kitchen and the bathroom.Mehr201
Sessa Marine Fly 682019Auf Anfrage
Yacht FLY 68 Gullwing range Flybridge Line. A new revolutionary challenge! Come to discover the new Sessa Marine Yacht Flagship, a boat with a strong personality and a unique style which will change the Yacht segment of 21 meters. The two original glass side openings that remind a couple of gull wings, are ones of the main strength points of this boat. They have a practical and innovative opening system that maximizes the brightness and airiness of the main deck.The concept, definitely inspired from the automotive sector, further strengthens the modern, technological design and gritty temperament of the new Fly 68 Gullwing. A perfect mix of space and sportiness, this yacht boasts a Fly that turns out to be one of the most spacious of its size, combined with amazing sailing skill.Mehr151
Sessa Marine KL34 IB2019Auf Anfrage
For its inboard version of the KL34, SESSA has created an ergonomic design where life onboard is centred around the stern. The KL 34 inboard, ifact, offers: an exceptionally wide bathing deck covering the engines for safe swimming with the children, a sun deck that can be further extended by folding down the back of the sofa, a large cockpit with a central fold out table and a pleasant cocktail area with a teak kitchen unit complete with sink, fridge and ice-maker.Mehr111
Sessa Marine KL27 IB2019Auf Anfrage
NEW Key Largo 27 IB series Inboard Line. In this sterndrive version, Sessa Marine has privileged the stern area without renouncing the sporting vocation and the dynamic forms typical of the Key Largo brand. The new design provides a covered with sharp and modern lines, a new livery designed by a long glass window that ennobles the product to be considered the new luxury open day : an innovative windshield, more light inside the cabins to make you feel the its owner more in contact with the sea, metallic colors and custom cushions. Result of the experience of more than 2,000 units sold, offers performance among the best of its size.Mehr161
Sessa Marine KL24 IB2019Auf Anfrage
The Key largo 24 IB offers extreme comfort in only 7 meters. It's deck has been carefully studied to offer a remarkable and tremendous space harmony, definitely innovative for a vessel of this size, as for example: the versatility of the cockpit where the comfortable stern cockpit sofa can turn into a relaxing sunbathing area. The spacious bow area offering a huge sunpad together with chaise longue, glass holder and plenty of storage for fenders and the big and folding bimini top, designed to be practical, and friendly use, easily storage. Lowerdeck, KL 24 IB offers a charming cabin with bar unit ready to accommodate 43l refrigerator, queen size bed and predisposition for flush wc. The KL 24 IB represents the perfect boats for those who want to enjoy every comfort without sacrificing design.Mehr101
Sessa Marine KL362019Auf Anfrage
Imagine the emotion of challenging the sea and the pleasure of being gently rocked by the waves. Imagine an exhilarating power combined with absolute comfort. Imagine the freedom of an open enveloped in the luxury of a cruiser. And now take a look at Key Largo 36':3 adrenaline-pumping engines, welcoming exterior spaces and a luxurious double cabin below, in an overall design that is innovative and dynamic. Imagine the calm and the storm. This time, it will be you to unleash it.Mehr171
Sessa Marine KL34 FB2019Auf Anfrage
Via its sleek and incisive forms, the KL34 reveals an atypical character. The KL 34, with its wide sun deck at the prow, the rigid T-top with an electric bimini, the comfortable relaxation and cocktail area at the back with a kitchen area laid out in teak, including sink, grill, fridge and ice-maker, the side ladder that folds away into the hull, for the first time on an outboard vessel, a retracting electric gangway at the back , represents the perfect boat for an ambitious boat owner who does not want to go unnoticed.Mehr161
Sessa Marine KL27 FB2019Auf Anfrage
NEW Key Largo 27 FB series Outboard Line. Young and at the same time elegant and refined vocation for the new Key Largo 27 Sessa Marine outboard, the 8m open which changes the rules of the game. The result of the experience of more than 2,000 units sold, it offers some of the best performances of its size. The square snout and the sinuous sides evoke the elegance of the shark. Comfort and relaxation in the cockpit thanks to the large "L" sofa, reconfigurable into a stern sundeck and to the worktop with sink, cooking plates and fridge, under the pilot seats. For the lower deck a single imperative: maximum usability. The separate bathroom with toilet and sink make this yacht unique in its category. The new design provides a deck with angular and modern lines,luxury open day: an innovative windscreen, more light inside the cabins to make its owner feel more in contact with the sea, metallic colors and custom cushions.Mehr51
Sessa Marine KL24 FB2019Auf Anfrage
Key Largo 24 is a small but complete and fast boat which wants to get itself noticed; partly thanks to the new colour schemes for the hull, breaking the 'nautical' clichés with our new coral, ochre and bronze liveries. Key Largo 24 is trailertransportable and just right for wide open spaces and imaginative solutions, continuing and improving the levels of comfort and habitability of the preceding Key Largo vessels; it is enough to see the spacious sun-deck at the prow, complemented with a chaise longue in the cockpit area and a set of cushions with closed cells.Mehr161


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What are your favorite products that you've seen this year that would make great stocking stuffers?
This year I think there are A LOT of great items for stocking stuffers. Some of my favorite items are Livrada e-Book Gift Cards, K'NEX, and movies!!! This year, there are a lot of great movies that I am sure will be a hit as a gift.


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Arapahoe Basin raises more than $10,000 for Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Arapahoe Basin's Backcountry Preparedness Days, held Feb. 8 and 9, garnered more than $10,000 in proceeds, all of which was donated to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). The event included a Companion Rescue Workshop and the 11th Annual Beacon Bowl.
"These events were simply outstanding," said Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin's chief operating officer. "I am so impressed by the generosity of our community."
Last year, the ski area raised approximately $7,600 for the CAIC. This year, it exceeded its goal for the $10,000 mark.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is the nation's oldest public avalanche forecast program, and supports four offices across the state of Colorado. In addition to avalanche forecasting and accident investigation, the CAIC contracts with the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide travelers with accurate highway condition information.
"We're so fortunate to be part of a community that understands the value of an organization like the CAIC, and how it benefits the greater ski and ride culture," said Adrienne Saia Isaac, marketing and communications manager for the ski area.
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In the western Peloponnese, in the "Valley of Gods", lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times; the Olympic Games. Olympia is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Greece, and one of the most powerful brand names worldwide.
Olympia is easily accessible from other areas of interest of Greece. It is less than 4 hours away from Athens and only 1 hour from Patras port, or Kalamata airport. There are numerous daily buses and trains that connect Athens to Olympia. Another option for getting to Olympia from Athens is to take one of the many sightseeing tours available out of Athens.
Experience living history through the priceless, but mainly free of charge offerings of the area
The visitor can walk though the impressive ruins of the area where athletes trained and run in the ancient stadium; just as the ancient Olympians did after their victory 3000 years ago. They can also visit the museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the famous Hermis of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios.
Visitors can also enjoy festivals such as the Ancient Olympia International Festival and the Alfios River Eco-festival, where they can explore the magnificent natural environment of the Alfios River, Kato Samiko's unspoiled beach that is only 18km away or enjoy the natural Kaiafas Thermal Spa. They can also have the option of taking part in activities such as walking along the promenade, and sports such as biking, rafting, kayak, kite-surf, etc.
Olympia can also become your base for your ventures to the border region. It is only 33km from Katakolo port and village, 30km from the Temple of Apollo Epikourios, 30km from the Temple of Aphrodite, 57km from Ancient Ilida, 60km from Chlemoutsi Castle and many others.
Visiting the city of Olympia will become one of the most memorable experiences you can ever have in Greece.
Top 10 Museums and Sites
Olympia Archaeological Site
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
History of the (ancient) Olympic Games Museum
Museum of the Modern Olympic Games
Pier de Coubertin's Monument
Temple of Apollo Epikourios
Temple of Aphrodite
Ancient Ilida
Chlemoutsi medieval Castle
Nestor's Palace
Top 10 Culture and Festivals
Ancient Olympia Festival
Olympia International Film Festival for Children & Young People
Alfios river Eco-festival
Andritsena traditional village
Monastery of Sepetou
Ancient Ilida Festival
Chlemoutsi Castle Music Festival
The Andravida horse show
Local feasts ( panigiria)
Monastery of Kremasti
Top Nature and Sports
Alfios River
Activities in Olympia valley
Kato Samiko Beach
Kaiafas Thermal Spa
Lagoon of Kotychi & Strofilia Forest
Nedas' Waterfalls
Zacharo beach
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A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and some vocational training in electronics or mechanics also is favored. Classes teaching computer skills and blueprint reading are common. Some firms reimburse employees for educational expenses at colleges and universities, emphasizing 4-year degrees and postgraduate studies.
Despite recent reductions in the workforce, the chemical industry offers career opportunities for persons with varying levels of experience and education. Training and advancement differ for the three major categories of occupations.
Workers with different levels of education find employment opportunities in the computer and electronic product manufacturing industry.
Some food manufacturing workers need specialized training and education. Inspectors and quality control workers, for example, are trained in food safety and usually need a certificate to be employed in a food manufacturing plant. Often, USDA-appointed plant inspectors possess a bachelor's degree in agricultural or food science. Formal educational requirements for managers in food manufacturing plants range from 2-year degrees to master's degrees. Graduates of 2-year associate degree or other postsecondary programs often are sought for science technician and related positions.
Skilled production workers, such as tool and die makers and machinists, are usually hired on the basis of previous experience or after completion of a training program at a local college.
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Many jobs in steel manufacturing require only a high school diploma. However, machinery continues to become more complex, and growing numbers of operating and maintenance positions are highly skilled, so employers increasingly prefer to hire graduates from formal postsecondary technical and trade schools. Two-year degrees in mechanical or electrical technology or 2- to 4-year apprenticeships are recommended for persons seeking to advance into the best production jobs.
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Mixing, bottling and yes, even cleaning the tanks are part of your daily routine, too. And because you're manufacturing a food product, you have to know all kinds of food processing regulations and standards.
What someone with a little experience makes (roughly): $30,300
What type of education you'll need: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
What you'll be doing all day: You're thinking Star Wars-type human androids that walk and talk and shoot laser rifles. Well... don't. Think Mars rover. Think remote-controlled bulldozer to cap oil well fires. Think giant robotic arm that spray paints sports cars. That's what we're talking about and what you get to make.
You'll mostly be using computers to design each robot. But you'll also spend weeks and months assembling the robot, and then even more time testing it to make sure that it works like you want it to-whether that be from across the room or across the galaxy.
What someone with a little experience makes (roughly): $43,000
What type of education you'll need: Associate's Degree
What you'll be doing all day: This sounds like a job from Star Trek, but it's not. You'll actually be able to tell people you control particle beams, measure readings from inside reactor cores, move around radioactive fuel rods, and help run the atomic accelerators. You won't have a dull moment here, that's for sure.
Since you'll be working around radiation, safety is key, so keeping yourself and co-workers safe is an all-the-time duty. And of course you'll learn to monitor the area's gamma readings, keep other personnel at the appropriate distance, and follow all safety procedures.
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Feb. 12, 2014 – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced today that the reward has been increased to $15,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting the two whooping cranes found in Jefferson Davis Parish on Feb. 7.
Anyone with information on this incident can contact LDWF's Enforcement Division by calling 1-800-442-2511 or using the tip411 program.
To use the tip411 program, citizens can text LADWF and their tip to 847411 or download the "LADWF Tips" iPhone and Android app from the Apple App Store or Google Play free of charge. CitizenObserver, the tip411 provider, uses technology that removes all identifying information before LDWF receives the text so that LDWF cannot identify the sender.
Organizations and individuals contributing to the reward fund include the Humane Society of the U.S., the Louisiana Operation Game Thief Program, Dr. Ben Burton, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, the Animal Welfare Institute, Operation Migration, the International Crane Foundation, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Audubon Nature Institute, Lowry Park Zoo, Zoo New England, King White and anonymous donors.
The whooping cranes were found near the corner of Compton Road and Radio Tower Road just north of Roanoke, about five miles north of Interstate 10. One bird was already dead when found and the second crane was transported to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge and is currently recovering following surgery.
LDWF has been working to restore a wild whooping crane population in Louisiana. Fifty juvenile cranes, brought to Louisiana in four separate cohort groups, have been released at LDWF's White Lake property near Gueydan since 2011. Prior to this incident, 33 of those birds were alive and well on the landscape in central and southwest Louisiana. Some have been lost to predators, some to naturally occurring health problems, and five in total have been confirmed as killed or wounded by firearms.
To learn more about LDWF's whooping crane re-population project, visit http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wildlife/whooping-cranes .
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ezespeed needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 109 designs submitted by 17 freelance designers.
We are a new road bike (cycling) company specialized in light and fast full carbon wheels.
We are hand building light, strong and fast 100% carbon wheels.
We manufacture 4 types of wheels: 50 and 20mm carbon rims in both clincher and tubular version. (C50, C20, T50, T20) ''C'' stands for clincher and ''T'' for tubular. 50 and 20 stands for the rims height.
The brand name and the company name is EZESPEED (easy speed). We are 2 passionates about cycling that wants to raise the bar of the road bike wheels industry. In fact, those wheels are going to be the lightest of the industry.
The wheels have been developped by computer simulation and on road prototype testing. The have been designed in order to optimize; lightness, strenght and aerodynamics.
Our target audience is: 25-45 years old, professionnal with above the average education and income. They are not professionnal ryders but they are real weekend warriors. They trained hard all year round to perform on local and nationnal cycling scene.
Our wheels will be sold 100% direct. (no retailers, no distributors). Our audience are web shoppers that are aware of the industry standards.
Most of them are simply looking for the best product that will help improving their performance.
We need a brand design that will be adaptable to both 50mm and 20mm rims. (see attached file for available printing area for both type of rims).
The printed material will be a wet decals. Those decals are laser cut and the maximum numbers of color are 2. Colors have to be solid colors.
I have also attached our actual logo. (this logo has been made inhouse by non professionnsl non designer. ie myself).
What we want to communicate:
Those wheels are FAST, they will improve your performances.
They are high quality. They are above the industry standards.
They are light: remember when you are talking about weight, less is more.
We are not looking for a big advertising panel but a distinctive look for the brand.
It would be cool if we can use the rabit somewhere on the wheels. Maybe a small rabit used as a valve marker is OK. (small sign on the rim that helps to find quickly the valve hole).
The rabit logo can be changed. (we don't want a playboy look) We are looking for something lean and sports.
If you look at the attached files: lightweight is a good example of simplicity and light design (even if we don't like the font).
Dura Ace, Zipp and Reynolds are the industry standard.
Citech and BORA are good examples of what we DON'T want. We think this is toon much.
We will need the files in .eps and .jpeg
Have fun, be creative. We will give feedback daily.
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Career Highs
Goals: 1, vs. Holy Cross (2/26/13)
Assists: 0
Points: 1, vs. Holy Cross (2/26/13)
Ground balls: 2, seven times
2013 (Junior):
Caused one turnover in a matchup with UMass (Feb. 23) … Credited with one goal in a victory over Holy Cross (Feb. 26) ... Tallied two ground balls against Hofstra (March 2) ... Credited with two ground balls and one caused turnover in a win over Georgetown (March 9) ... Registered two ground balls and one caused turnover in a matchup with Brown (March 16) ... Registered two ground balls in a contest against Albany (March 26) ... Registered two ground balls in a contest against Duke (March 30) ... Credited with one caused turnover and two ground balls versus Cornell (April 6) ... Accounted for two ground balls and one caused turnover in a victory over Quinnipiac (April 9) ... Notched one ground ball and one caused turnover in a victory over Penn (April 13) ... Scooped up two ground balls versus Yale (April 27).
2012 (Sophomore):
Played in 11 games ... Collected a ground ball and caused a turnover at Holy Cross (Feb. 28) ... Picked up a ground ball at Georgetown (March 10) ... Caused a turnover against Michigan (March 31) ... Snared a ground ball at Penn (April 14).
2011 (Freshman):
Saw action in nine contests in rookie season ... Collected a ground ball against Bellarmine (March 11).
Before Harvard:
Attended the Salisbury School for one year after graduating from Long Beach High School in 2009 … Earned five varsity letters in lacrosse as a midfielder, five in basketball as a point guard and three in football as a running back … Captained all three teams as a senior at Long Beach … Ranked No. 3 incoming college freshmen in 2010 Inside Lacrosse Supplemental Rankings … Received the Richard T. Flood Athletic Medal as best overall athlete at Salisbury School … All-American finalist as a senior at Long Beach … Three-time All-Nassau County in lacrosse … Member of the gold-medal winning Empire State lacrosse team representing Long Island in 2008 … Recipient of the Career Achievement Award for most outstanding achievement on an interscholastic team at Long Beach … Sherman Brown Memorial Award winner for demonstrating ability to be a team leader on and off the field … Won the Spartan Ideal at the 23rd annual "Bunky" Reid Robeson Classic for academic and athletic excellence … Winner of the Bowler Lacrosse Award at Salisbury and earned All-New England honors as a point guard in 2010 … Helped Salisbury win the New England championship by going undefeated in league play and earn a No. 7 national ranking by Inside Lacrosse … Two-time Academic all-county in lacrosse at Long Beach, as well as academic all-conference in basketball as a senior.
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But the American Junior — not to mention IIIs, IVs and Vs — is something of a dying breed, says Cleveland Evans, a psychology professor at Bellevue University in Nebraska who specializes in omnastics, or the study of names.
"The percentage of juniors has been going down in American culture in general over the last 40 years at least," says Evans, adding that in the Hispanic community it remains a popular naming trend.
"I think that it's become more of a value for people to have every child have an individual name," Evans continues. "There's more emphasis on individualism, there's less pressure to carry on family names than there used to be and there's much more worry about the inconvenience of what happens when you have two people of the same name in the same family."
In the latest inconvenience for 19-year-old Martinez, he arrived for his freshman year at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles only to discover that it was Jose Senior, not Junior, who was registered for all of his classes. (He knew because in this family, Jose Junior has a middle name; Jose Senior does not.) It was easy enough to change, he says, but he did spend half his freshman year with his dad's name on his ID card. This is the sort of thing that would never happen to Bronx Mowgli Wentz(the baby boy of rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz).
"We now have a culture where a lot of young parents don't want their child to have the same name as any other child in the class at school," Evans says. "You see posts on baby name discussion boards asking, 'Gee, is it OK for me to name my child the same name as my second cousin who lives across the country?' ... Nowadays parents feel your child has to have a name that differentiates him from everyone else in the population — including the parents."
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The limited research on the psychological effects of being named after Dad doesn't quite add up. In the 1940s, one study found that Juniors made up 76 percent of the permanent elected officers of the Harvard Class of 1945, compared to 21 percent in the entire class and 3 percent in the entire population at the time. On the other hand, a 1971 study found there were three times as many Juniors in psychiatric treatment as in the general population.
That study also found mental health problems didn't seem to affect as many IIIs, IVs and Vs, however, so Evans suggests it might be the word "Junior" itself that can do some damage. "I think probably if there's going to be a negative aspect, it's more likely to show up in the cases where the family uses 'Junior' itself as the nickname," Evans says. "'Junior' sounds like you never quite grow up."
And then there are the names that sound like American aristocracies — like the fictional Thurston Howell III, the condescending millionaire on "Gilligan's Island." There's something about a numeral after a name that has the ring of money. Today, the richest man in the world is Bill Gates III, who was called "Trey" growing up.
Carleton Warren Kendrick, Jr., cut the suffix from his name when he left his tiny Massachusetts town for Harvard at age 18. "It wasn't a slam against my dad," says Kendrick, now a Boston-area family therapist. "I was not only trying to be a young man with my own personal identity, but I was also the chip off the block and ... I then found myself not wanting to be anyone's chip — including my wonderful dad's, because I needed my own block. I needed to create more who I was apart from being my dad's son."
Of course, there have been other secret Juniors among us. Albert Gore, Jr., has said he dropped the suffix to differentiate himself from his politician father. For the first half of his literary career, Kurt Vonnegut published under Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. And Tom Cruise was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV.
For Kendrick, even though he ultimately ended his juniorship, he says that as a kid, sharing his dad's name helped forge a tight bond between the two. "I wanted to be like him," he recalls.
A dad who names his child after himself might be more invested in that child's life, says Frank McAndrew, a professor of psychology at Knox College in Illinois who has researched namesaking. He points out one 1980 study found that sons who share their dads' first names had fewer behavioral problems. Makeover! Dads go from shaggy to stylish
As John Garcia III watches his 1-year-old son John Garcia IV ("Baby John") grow up, he hopes he can show him only the best examples of what being John Garcia means, as his father and grandfather did for him. Of course, most fathers are aware of the need to be a good example to their son — but that obligation is underscored when you're calling the kid by your own name, Garcia says. "You hope he gains your characteristics, your traits, over the years — the good ones, anyway," says Garcia, who lives in Cyprus, Calif. (as does John Garcia, Jr.).
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