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Destination Choice: Theoretical Foundations Revision as of 22:20, 29 June 2017 by JulieDunbar (Talk | contribs) (→Entropy Maximization Models)
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This page is part of the Category Destination Choice Models.
Three primary theoretical starting points for developing destination choice models dominate current practice:
- Gravity models.
- Entropy maximization (also known as information minimization) models.
- Random utility models.
These three modeling approaches are, under appropriate assumptions, mathematically equivalent, and so are special cases of what can be generally called spatial interaction models. All these models attempt to address the same problem, as illustrated in Figure 1, in which spatial interactions (usually trips) between locations in space (typically traffic zones) are to be predicted, given limited, more macro, information concerning these interactions, such as the number of trips originating in each zone and/or the number of trips destined to each zone.
- 1 Gravity Models
- 2 Entropy Maximization Models
- 3 Random Utility Models
- 4 Other Destination Choice Model Formulations
- 5 Doubly-Constrained Gravity/Entropy Models
- 6 Estimating Gravity/Entropy Model Parameters
- 7 Developing an Entropy Model
- 8 References
Gravity Models
Gravity models have been in use by geographers, market researchers, transportation modelers and many others for well over a hundred years. The starting point for these models, as the name implies, is Newton's Law of Gravity:
where \(F_{ij}\) is the gravitation force between bodies i and j, \(m_x\) is the mass of body x, \(d_{ij}\) is the distance between bodies i and j, and G is the gravitational constant. That is, the gravitational force (or interaction) between the bodies is proportional to their masses (size) and inversely related to the distance between them: bigger bodies closer together have a greater interaction.
Gravity models of human spatial interaction adopt the same assumption: the amount of interaction between two locations (usually represented by trips, but could also be flows of money, information, etc.) is proportional to the "size" ("attractiveness") of the two locations and the extent of their physical separation (measured in distance or travel time). That is, gravity models assume: $$T_{ij}∝{X_i}$$ $$T_{ij}∝{X_j}$$ $$T_{ij}∝{f_{ij}}$$
where \(T_{ij}\) is the number of trips between origin i and destination j, \(X_i\) is some measure of the "size" of location i, \(f_{ij}\) is a measure of the "impedance" (difficulty of travel) between locations i and j, and k is a constant of proportionality. \(F_{ij}\) is an inverse function of distance or travel time; that is, for example if \(t_{ij}\) is the travel time from i to j, then:
The constant k is chosen so that (2) satisfies known constraints on the interactions being predicted. If, for example, \(X_i\)= \(O_i\), the number of shopping trips predicted by a trip generation model to originate in zone i, then it is reasonable to impose the constraint on our model that:
$${∑_{j'}}{T_{i'j}}={O_j}{∀ i}$$ Substituting (2) into (3) and solving for k yields:
$${k}={{1}\over{∑_{j'}}{X_{j'}}{f_{ij'}}}$$ or $${T_{ij}}={{{O_i}{X_j}{f_{ij}}} \over{{∑_{j'}}{X_{j'}}{f_{ij'}}}}$$
Equation (4) is called a singly-constrained gravity model, since only a single constraint (equation (3)) has been imposed on the model. Very many examples of singly-constrained destination choice models exist, in a variety of applications. In particular, note that instead of constraining the predicted trips to match predetermined trip origin totals (an origin-constrained model), it would have been possible to constrain the trips to sum to predetermined trip destination totals instead (a destination constrained model).
In some cases, such as predicting work locations, it may make sense to constrain the predicted origin-destination (O-D) trips to equal both trip origin and trip destination totals (as typically determined by trip generation models). In this case, \(X_j\) is usually defined as \(D_j\), the predetermined number of trips destined to location j, and, in addition to constraint (3), a second constraint is added that equation (2) must also satisfy:
$${∑_{i'}}{T_{i'j}}={D_j}{∀ j}$$
Imposing both constraints (3) and (5) on the model results in a doubly-constrained gravity model, which can be expressed as:
$${T_{ij}}={{{O_i}{{D_j}^{*}}{f_{ij}}} \over{{∑_{j'}}{{D_{j'}}^{*}}{f_{ij'}}}}$$
where \({D_{j}}^{*}\) is a modified attraction term that is iteratively defined so that constraint (5) is satisfied for all destinations j.
Entropy Maximization Models
While it is intuitively plausible that should trips go to "bigger" (more attractive) destinations as well as to destinations that are closer to, rather than farther from, the trip origin, gravity models have always been criticized for their apparently ad hoc derivation: why should human interactions necessarily follow the same "law" as gravitational bodies? Beginning with Alan Wilson's seminal paper in 1967,[1] a sound statistical theory underlying gravity models was developed. Wilson showed that the statistically most likely trip matrix, T, is given by maximizing the entropy function:
subject to known constraints. In the case of a doubly-constrained model, at a minimum, these are constraints (3) and (5), plus typically a third constraint which often takes the form:
$${{{∑_i}{∑_j}{T_{ij}}{t_{ij}}}\over{T}}={t ̅ ∀ i , j}$$
where T is the (known) total number of trips in the system, and t ̅ is the observed average travel time. In other words, equation (8) states that a feasible predicted trip matrix is one in which the predicted average travel time (the left-hand side of (8) equals the observed average travel time).
Solving this mathematical program yields the following trip distribution model:
where \(ẞ<{0}\) is an estimated parameter and \(A_i\) and \(B_j\) are "balancing factors" that are iteratively defined so that constraints (3) and (5) are both satisfied:
B_j =1 /∑_(i^')▒A_(ij^' ) O_(ij^' ) e^(βt_i'j )
It can be shown that BjDj = D*j, the "modified attraction term" in the gravity model formulation, equation (6). Noting this and substituting (10.1) into (9) yields:
T_ij=O_i D_j^* e^(βt_ij ) / ∑_j'▒D_j'^* e^(βt_ij' )
This is exactly the doubly-constrained gravity model (equation (6)) with the specific impedance function f_ij = e^(βt_ij ). In other words, the "ad hoc" gravity model, "properly specified" is the statistically most likely model of a trip O-D matrix, given known constraints. This provides very strong theoretical support for "gravity-like" spatial interaction models. Other important points to note include: A specific entropy model specification is determined by the choice of constraints imposed on the model. The general procedure for specifying an entropy model is defined below. Arbitrarily complex specifications can be generated, providing that an appropriate constraint set can be specified. In particular, the impedance functional form derives from the constraint(s) written concerning transportation level-of-service variables. In the example above, imposing the constraint that the predicted system-wide average travel should equal the observed average time in the base data yields a negative exponential impedance function. If instead, one wrote a constraint in which the predicted average of ln(Tij) equals the observed average value, then the resulting impedance function would take the form of a negative power function (tij)-b.
Random Utility Models
By far the most common type of destination choice model used in practice is some form of random utility model, usually a multinomial logit model or a nested logit model (e.g., a nested destination-mode choice model). Random utility (discrete choice) models are used throughout travel demand modeling given their strong theoretical foundations in microeconomic theory and their practical and efficient analytical function forms.
A typical logit destination choice model for the probability that destination j is chosen given trip origin i (Pj|i) is often generically expressed as: P_(j|i) =e^(V_(j|i) )/(∑_j'▒e^(V_(j^' |i) ) ) (12)
where Vj|i is the systematic utility of destination j given origin i. Logit destination choice models are widely used for a variety of reasons including: Flexibility in specifying the utility function (any relevant variable can be readily included). Readily available parameter estimation software. Familiarity with the method. Computational efficiency. Support for both disaggregate (person-level) and aggregate (trip flows) formulations.
Detailed discussion of the specification and use of logit destination choice models is provided on many other pages throughout this wiki.
Mathematical Equivalence of Gravity, Entropy and Logit Models
It is commonplace in the literature to state that "destination choice" (i.e., disaggregate logit) models are superior in performance to "gravity models". This, however, is a somewhat misleading statement in that it reflects the common practice in terms of how "gravity" and "logit" models are typically implemented, rather than fundamental differences in the mathematics of the two approaches. In practice, "gravity" models are often aggregate (based on O-D flows instead of individual trips) and very simply specified in terms of both attraction/size variables and impendence functions (including sometimes the use of distance rather than travel times). "Logit" models, on the other hand, are usually disaggregate (based on individual trips) and can have an extensive set of explanatory attraction variables in the utility function. Given this typically more extensive set of explanatory variables, it is not surprising that such "logit" models outperform the more simply specified "gravity" models.
But, as Daly (1982),[2] first observed, gravity models can be shown to be a special case of nested logit models where the nests are degenerate, aggregate alternatives. Simiilarly, Anas (1983)[3] observed, "gravity" models as derived through entropy maximization can be formulated at the disaggregate (individual trip) level as well, and can incorporate any number of explanatory variables. In particular, any linear-in-the-parameters utility function typically used in logit destination choice models can be replicated in an entropy model. Further, if consistently defined at the same level of aggregation, the same set of explanatory variables and the same base data are used for parameter estimation, then it can be shown that the estimated parameters for the two models will be identical. Thus, logit and entropy (gravity) models are, in fact, not different models but are mathematically the same model.
As a simple illustration of this, equation (4) can be rearranged to yield:
T_ij= O_i {X_j f_ij/∑_j'▒〖X_j' f_ij' 〗} = O_i P_(j|) where: P_(j|i) =(X_j f_ij)/(∑_(j^')▒〖X_(j^' ) f_(ij^' ) 〗)=e^(ln(X_j )+ln(f_ij ) )/(∑_j'▒e^(ln(X_j' )+ln(f_ij' ) ) ) (13)
If we assume that: f_ij= e^(βt_ij ) then equation (13) becomes: P_(j|i) =e^(ln(X_j )+ βt_ij )/(∑_j'▒e^(ln(X_j' )+ βt_ij' ) ) (14)
Equation (14) is a simple logit destination choice model.
This mathematical equivalency with entropy models only holds for multinomial logit models, not for random utility models in general. The ability to theoretically derive logit models from two very different starting points, one behavioral (people choose alternatives so as to maximize their personal utility) and one statistical (deriving most likely choice probabilities given known constraints on these probabilities), however, is striking and arguably reinforces the case for use of logit models in applications where the underlying assumptions of the model (e.g., statistical independence of the alternatives) holds.
Other Destination Choice Model Formulations
Historically, other approaches to destination choice models have been developed, including intervening opportunities models and competing opportunities models. In general, these approaches tend to be computationally more intensive without generating improved fits to observed data than more conventional methods and so are rarely used in current practice. Brief descriptions of these methods are provided here for historical documentation.
Intervening Opportunities Models
Intervening opportunities models were proposed early on (Stouffer, 1940) and may continue to be used by a small number of agencies. [Eric Miller to provide more?]
Competing Opportunities Models
Competing destinations models (Fotheringham, 1983) have received a fair amount of attention in the geography literature. They have been used in practice by at least one transportation planning agency. Fotheringham's technique, which introduces an accessibility measure, has now become a common best practice in destination choice modeling (following Bhat et al., 1998).
[Eric Miller to provide more?]
Doubly-Constrained Gravity/Entropy Models
Gravity Formulation
Given observed or predicted trip origins, Oi and destinations, Dj, for a set of zones, the spatial interaction modeling problem is to predict the origin-destination trips, Tij, between every origin zone i and destination zone j. The predicted trips must satisfy the following two constraints:
∑_j'▒T_ij' = O_i ∀ i (15) ∑_i'▒T_i'j = D_j ∀ j (16)
If we assume that these trips are proportional to a zone-to-zone impedance function, fij, then the following gravity model will always satisfy constraint (15);
T_ij=O_i D_j f_ij/∑_(j^')▒D_(j^' ) f_(ij^' ) (17)
Equation (17), however, will not satisfy constraint (16) except, perhaps, in the most trivial cases. The only way that a spatial interaction model can satisfy both the "row constraints" (15) and the "column constraints" (16) is through an iterative solution procedure in which the actual "attraction term" (Dj) is replaced by a "modified attraction term" Dj*,k :
D_j^(*,k+1) = D_j^(*,k) (D_j/∑_i▒T_ij^k ) (18.1) D_j^(*,0)= D_j (18.2)
T_ij^(k+1)=O_i D_j^(*,k) f_(ij )/ ∑_(j^')▒D_(j^')^(*,k) f_(ij^' ) (19)
Where T_ij^k is the predicted trips from zone i to zone j in the kth iteration and the procedure iterates until: (D_j/∑_i▒T_ij^k ) ≤ ϵ ∀ j (20)
Entropy Formulation
The equivalent entropy formulation involves solving the following mathematical program:
max┬T∑_i▒∑_j▒〖T_ij ln(T_ij 〗) (21) Subject to: Constraints (15) and (16)
(∑_i▒〖∑_j▒T_ij t_ij 〗)/T= t ̅ ∀ i,j (22)
Using the method of Lagrange to maximize (21) subject to the equality constraints (15), (16) and (22) eventually yields the solution:
T_ij = A_i B_j O_i D_j e^(βt_ij ) (23)
where ( < 0) is an estimated parameter and Ai and Bj are "balancing factors" that are iteratively defined so that constraints (3) and (5) are both satisfied:
A_i =1 /∑_(j^')▒B_(j^' ) D_(j^' ) e^(βt_ij' ) (10.1)
B_j =1 /∑_(i^')▒A_(ij^' ) O_(ij^' ) e^(βt_i'j ) (10.2)
To numerically compute the balancing factors, the Bj terms can be initialized to 1.0, the Ai terms can be computed given these Bj's, and the algorithm iterates until the factors converge to stable values.
A common criticism of doubly-constrained gravity models is the supposedly ad hoc nature of the balancing procedure using the "modified attraction terms" described above. As shown by the entropy model formulation, however, a doubly-constrained matrix can only be computed iteratively: no analytical closed-form solution is possible. Further, with manipulation, it can be shown that BjDj = Dj* , the "modified attraction term" in the gravity model formulation, equation (19). Hence the gravity model balancing procedure is not, in fact "ad hoc" but rather the correct method for computing a doubly-constrained matrix.
Estimating Gravity/Entropy Model Parameters
Various ad hoc procedures are sometimes used to estimate gravity model parameters. Given the entropy interpretation of the gravity model, however, the method for parameter estimation is unambiguous: parameters must be chosen so that the underlying constraints of the model hold. For example, for the simple doubly-constrained model given by equation (23) the parameter must be chosen so that associated constraint generating this parameter, equation (22) holds. This problem can be solved using the standard Newton-Raphson root-finding method to find the value of that satisfies equation (22).
Further, in the case of singly-constrained models gravity/entropy models the set of constraints generating the set of parameters to be estimated are exactly the set of equations defining the first-order conditions for maximizing the long-likelihood function for the corresponding multinomial logit model. Thus, standard logit model parameter estimation procedures can be used.
Developing an Entropy Model
Explanatory variables are entered into an entropy model by writing a constraint for each variable. In the sections above, travel time was entered into the model by writing a constraint involving it (predicted average time = observed average time). This can be repeated for as many variables as desired. As an example, consider a singly- (origin-) constrained shopping destination choice model in which one wants the following explanatory variables to enter the impedance (utility) function: ln(Fj) (where Fj is the amount of retail floorspace in zone j) A "dummy variable" CBDj (where CBDj = 1 if zone j is in the city's central business district).
The full mathematical program to solve to generate this model is:
max┬T∑_i▒∑_j▒〖T_ij ln(T_ij 〗) (25)
Subject to: ∑_j'▒T_ij' = O_i ∀ i (26) ∑_i▒∑_j▒〖T_ij 〖CBD〗_j 〗=¯CBD =Total trips destined for the CBD (27)
∑_j▒〖T_ij ln(F_j )= ¯F〗 =Total weighted ln(floorspace)visited (28)
(∑_i▒〖∑_j▒T_ij t_ij 〗)/T= t ̅ ∀ i,j (29)
To solve this, construct the Lagrangian equation:
〖max┬T S=〗∑_i▒∑_j▒〖T_ij ln(T_ij 〗)- ∑_i▒〖λ_i [∑_(j^')▒T_(ij^' ) - O_i ] 〗-μ[∑_i▒∑_j▒〖T_ij 〖CBD〗_j 〗-¯CBD]- γ[∑_j▒〖T_ij ln(F_j )- ¯F〗]- β[∑_i▒∑_j▒〖T_ij t_ij-T¯t〗]
To maximize, solve the first-order optimality conditions:
∂S/(∂T_ij )=0=ln(T_ij )-1- λ_i- μ〖CBD〗_j- γln(F_j )- βt_ij which yields: T_ij=e^(1+λ_i + μ〖CBD〗_j + γln(F_j )+βt_ij ) (30)
Substituting (30) into (26) and solving for 1+i yields:
e^(1+λ_i )=O_i / ∑_j'▒e^(μ〖CBD〗_j' + γln(F_j' )+βt_ij' ) (31)
Substituting (31) into (30) yields:
T_ij= O_i e^(μ〖CBD〗_j + γln(F_j )+βt_ij ) / ∑_j'▒e^(μ〖CBD〗_j' + γln(F_j' )+βt_ij' ) (32)
Equation (32) is the desired singly-constrained entropy trip destination model. Note that it can be rewritten as:
T_ij= O_i F_j^γ e^(μ〖CBD〗_j + βt_ij ) / ∑_j'▒〖F_j'^γ e^(μ〖CBD〗_j' + βt_ij' ) 〗 (33)
which is often the format used for "gravity" models.
Equation (32) also defines the destination probability choice model:
P_(j|i)= e^(μ〖CBD〗_j + γln(F_j )+βt_ij ) / ∑_j'▒e^(μ〖CBD〗_j' + γln(F_j' )+βt_ij' ) (34)
As previously discussed, equation (33) is a multinomial logit model, which can be estimated using standard logit estimation software.
Content Charrette: Destination Choice Models
- ↑ Wilson, A.G., "A Statistical Theory of Spatial Distribution Models", Chapter 3 in R. Quandt (ed) The Demand for Travel: Theory and Measurement, Lexington, Mass: Lexington Books, 1970, . 55-82.
- ↑ Daly, A. (1982) 'Estimating Coice Models Containing Attraction Variables', "Transportation Research, Part B: Methodological" Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 5-15
- ↑ Anas, A., "Discrete choice theory, information theory, and the multinomial logit and gravity models", Transportation Research B 17, 1983, 13-23.


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Immediately following the closing of the private placement, Jack and Dianne Stoch directly and indirectly own and/or control the following CIM securities: (i) 6,480,774 common shares, representing 19.96% of the issued and outstanding common shares of CIM, (ii) warrants to acquire up to 1,200,000 common shares, and (iii) stock options in respect of 485,400 common shares. Assuming full exercise of these warrants and stock options, Mr. and Mrs. Stoch would directly and indirectly own an aggregate of 8,166,174 common shares, representing 23.90% of the CIM common shares that would then be issued and outstanding.
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Learn why Maine is called Vacationland at our Days Inn Airport/Maine Mall, near Crescent Beach State Park. We are located off I-95, 10 minutes from downtown Portland. Our non-smoking hotel is a great place to refresh and re-energize. We are two miles from Portland JetPort Airport (PWM) and we provide free 24-hour airport shuttle service.


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Ben Nadler needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 96 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
New Vistas Corporation
New Vistas Corporation is a real estate firm, operating in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Since 1984, we have grown to over 40 team members working out of 2 locations, Northfield (headquarters), and Woodbridge. We currently manage 130 receiverships in the New York tri-state area. We have made over $13 million in sales in the past year alone from many major developments in these states.
New Vistas' four divisions - Property Management, Development, Realty, and Construction - work hand in hand, whether the property be a single site or an entire portfolio, to enhance and maximize a property's potential. This combination of services is uniquely united to evaluate, construct, market, lease, and sell a property.
We specialize in projects that are difficult to finance and/or manage and is called upon by banks, courts and government authorities to manage troubled assets and public approvals. Currently we manage 100 properties on behalf of third party clients through our in-house capabilities.
Our target audience is mainly lawyers, other real estate firms, realtors, etc. We largely deal with the courts in our business and thus our logo does not really need to appeal to the general public, but rather other professionals in our own field.
We want you to use your imaginations here. One thing to consider is we currently like how the logo combines both the N and V characters from our name, so try to include that but it is not mandatory. I have included our current logo as reference.
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Any sort of color scheme will be acceptable, but try and maintain a serious, professional feel. We are not appealing to the general public, and most of our business is appointed by the court, so we need to appeal to the professionalism of lawyers, other real estate firms, etc. It should be inviting, however, and not too stoic.
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Irving Berlin holiday classic receives rich, nostalgic production
|Broadway in Chicago and Broadway Across America presents
|Irving Berlin's White Christmas
|Written by David Ives and Paul Blake
Music by Irving Berlin
Directed by Norb Joerder
at Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe (map)
through Jan 2 | tickets: $25-$98 | more info
Reviewed by Lawrence Bommer
Inspired by the 1954 film that itself builds on the 1944 delight "Holiday Inn" (which premiered the title song), Irving Berlin's White Christmas is unashamedly old-fashioned, aggressively nostalgic, and filled with postwar optimism. How can it not be when the Irving Berlin classic with which it begins and ends is now a essential part of the holiday DNA for most Americans? The production values are vintage too—terrific tap dancing, go-for-broke jubilee choreography, cornball humor, goofy plotting, period-perfect costumes from the Eisenhower era, and lots of pretty scene changes. (Who says Broadway shows don't have scenery anymore? This one packs a thousand glorious illusions passing as set pieces.) This blast from the past is a winter storm we can savor.
Strictly by-the-numbers and comfortably contrived, the plot involves Wallace and Davis, a vaudeville team looking for a new act, who join forces with Betty and Judy Haynes, a sisters duo, to help the guys' former general draw crowds to his Vermont ski lodge and barn when the winter season is threatened by a total lack of snowfall. It's serendipity on cue. Of course, all kinds of clever confusion arises over whether the boys will end up in Florida or rehearse their new Broadway show in New England, then whether that inn will be sold to a corporation and, of course, whether each sister will dutifully fall for the vaudeville hoofer of her choice.
It's all an excuse for such Berlin gems as "Blue Skies" (performed with a bit too much jazzy syncopation for my taste), "I'm Happy," "I Love a Piano," "How Deep Is the Ocean?" and, of course, the inexhaustibly evocative title number. They're a showcase for John Scherer and Denis Lambert as the happy hoofers who fall hard or soft for Amy Bodnar and Shannon M. O'Bryan as the sisters who sing "Sisters." Everything you loved in the movie you can savor here in three dimensions.
Ruth Williamson, as the hard-boiled, Broadway brassy inn manager, combines Thelma Ritter and Alice Ghostley as she peps up every scene with deadpan wisecracks. Erick Devine is lovably crusty as General Waverley (even though the plot goes haywire near the end as he returns to the Army, then reenters retirement for reasons that aren't worth a second thought). Eleven-year-old Mary Peeples is a perky moppet who was born to play Annie as well as the general's Shirley Temple-cute granddaughter and will steal a show, if not a scene, if she's not watched carefully.
The 17-member ensemble resemble so many perpetual-motion machines, singing and dancing their own beautiful blizzard in this Currier and Ives vision of Vermont. (The whole show is like a series of life-size Christmas cards singing enchanting melodies.) The lesser-known Berlin numbers may not be undeservedly neglected but the surefire hits from this totally American composer are absolutely irresistible. This Christmas confection can more than hold its own with A Christmas Carol (our review ★★★½) and The Nutcracker (review ★★★★), just a few blocks away.
|Rating: ★★★★
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Army of Two: The 40th Day might seem like a violent game, but as this multiplayer trailer shows, it's all about caring for your fellow man.
I'm not sure how well I'll be able to handle multiplayer in EA's Army of Two sequel. I prefer online multiplayer shooters where no one realizes I am doing horribly until the score board comes up at the end of the round. You know, games like Resistance, where so many people are fighting there's a good chance they won't even have time to see your -1 kills at the end (stupid roofs.)
Being integral to another player's success should definitely give me a chance to showcase my skills. Unfortunately those skills are limited to dying and shouting creative obscenities like "cock doctor."


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Nine years ago Jacob Stockdale was a 12-year-old boy dreaming of playing rugby for Ulster and Ireland.
He watched Ireland clinch a Grand Slam and Six Nations Championship in Cardiff on television.
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Orli was fantastic throughout the sale of my condo. She went above and beyond the call of duty in every day. I recommend her without hesitation!
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Orli was very understanding of our needs and took the time to provide her opinion regarding the properties, both positive and negative. Orli had a real understanding of the market and market areas. She was with us every step of the way.
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Orli was consistently tremendous in the work she accomplished for us.
Her research was impeccable. That led us to listings that fit our requests. There was no wasted time in looking at properties that just wouldn't work. Each visit was worthwhile. Once we selected a property, she navigated many of the details for us.
She continues to assist us as we prepare for our move.
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My wife and I were fortunate to have Orli Rudolph act as our Realtor as we searched for a condominium that would serve as our winter home, escaping the cold NY weather. Orli was the consummate professional in every sense of the word. She was patient, caring, friendly and certainly knows the areas that she covers. We found what we wanted & Orli helped us through all the paperwork, etc. I recommend that anyone seeking a home or apartment in the Ft. lauderdale/Hollywood area call Orli Rudolph. Those aren't the only towns she covers. We are very greatful to Orli for helping us find our winter home.
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Orli is a great asset to have in your corner. She is very dedicated and genuinely interested in seeing that I was entirely happy and comfortable with finding the right home.
In a town that has no shortage of Realtors, Orli stands out as being very knowledgeable and personable at the same time. I have not only recommended Orli to friends but have repeatedly turned to her for my real estate needs.
Her access to many resources is an added benefit.
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We cannot express enough how much we appreciate the professionalism and hard work put in by Orli and Matt to get our home sold and are pleased to recommend their services to everyone. Orli was very patient and not pushy from the moment we mentioned our interest in moving. What is more, she never let us make decisions without reviewing all the material information beforehand but always made it clear that she was unfailingly on our side no matter what our choice would be.
In addition to the usual realtor duties of performing a full analysis of all the comparable homes to help determine our listing price, Orli and Matt went above and beyond to setup some incredible marketing pieces to showcase our property, such as diligently making sure to hire the best photographer available. We know this because many people told us they were blown away with how amazing our house looked online. Even more importantly, Orli and Matt always made themselves available by phone, text, email, and in person whenever we had questions or just needed reassurance. Plus, the way Orli and Matt handled all of the other realtors was impressive, keeping all the showings and negotiations both organized and on track. Since we even initially had some difficult buyers that walked away, Orli and Matt still made our sale a painless process by reaching out to other interested buyers and kept everything rolling quickly along. We never had to put the house officially back on the market and still got the price we wanted. So to us, everything went smoothly, even when it wasn't, because Orli and Matt did all the worrying for us and for that we are forever grateful! We could not have asked for a better team and in the process feel we have made lifelong friends.
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Orli is an amazing researcher. She provides comparisons from property to property that have helped us to make decisions. She knows the importance of details and generously works through them with us. With Orli's knowledge and support I'm confident in the real estate decisions I've made.
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What strikes me most about Orly is her altruistic ethical nature. I have been pleasantly surprised with her honesty in giving me feedback and her opinions about places we looked at despite it potentially costing her a sale. I have worked with numerous real estate agents in the past and Orly truly stands out in her efforts and knowledge. Orly is patient and forthright and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure my satisfaction. I would highly recommend her!
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We found Orli through a verbal (word-of-mouth) recommendation. My family relocated to Florida and Orli helped us find our new home. She listened carefully to our needs and only presented options that met our requests. Needless to say, with a focused and narrowed search, we found our home very quickly. It's going on 2 years and we're still extremely happy with our home. A nice bonus is that Orli is also very nice and friendly. I'm happy to recommend Orli to everyone.
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Orly is a very dedicated professional and a wonderful person. This combination allows her to understand the client's needs. She was very helpful and went the "extra mile" in my process of buying a house. I highly recommend her!
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Daylight to DarkWednesday, February 13th, 2008
Trying to wrap up all that needs to be done at the chickenhouses has kept me very busy. Disinfecting is set for the 18th and chickens are coming the 28th. There is tons to do before then. Seems there is time to sleep and work, that is all. Between the weather and the flu the kids have been home quite a bit so atleast I am getting to see them. They have been lucky not to get down too bad with the flu that is going around. Illness has caused the schools to close twice in the last two weeks. Garett and Madison have been hanging out with me at the chickenhouses quite a bit. We have internet and are in the process of getting Dish Network so they won't be too bored. Hopefully I can make the chickenhouses a home away from home since I'll be spending so much time there.
I did take time to spend the day at the Lake Cumberland Livestock Auction a couple Saturdays ago. We picked up 3 bred cows. Madison has named them all. There is a young black cow that is 1-3 months which Madison promptly named Oprah. There is an older red and white faced hereford cow that's 7-9 she named Dixie. Then there is a younger solid red cow that's 4-6 she has named Rosie. I was hoping to buy cows with calves at side or trios, but there didn't seem to be too many head cows. There were lots of feeders, but I'm hoping to build a herd fairly quickly so I've been opting for older cows. I've heard lots of horror stories about first calf heifers. My mom wants to buy some younger cattle so maybe we'll end up with some of both. Feeder prices are rising steadily, but head cows seem to be rising a little slower. One highlight of our day was I ran into a friend I had worked with for the last several years. Melvin is an older fellow who I respect immensely. He was raised through the school of hard knocks. He has virtually no formal education, but has made a decent life for himself and can fix almost anything.
We fixed our transportation problem. I picked up another 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. This one has less miles and a sunroof. The kids love the sunroof. My thinking on this was that I have all the parts to fix anything that might go wrong with this one. So far everything works good though. I found this one on Ebay of all places. I was a little hesitant to go this route, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a fellow kentuckian with what I needed. Ebay is one of those places where you meet both the best and the worst people out there.
Mom and Dad have a place in Owenton,Ky. Mom had gone back with dad for a few days, but started missing the grandchildren so we met them in Lexington, Ky and brought her back. While we were there we visited with my brother Paul. We had dinner at Chili's and spent about an hour talking. Hopefully this spring and summer Paul will come and swap me some help in the garden for fresh vegetables. On our trip I noticed they are tearing down the stockyard in Garrard county. That stockyard is famous around here because John Michael Montgomery shot the video to his song "Sold" there. I thought it was pretty cool someone had spray painted RIP Garrard Stockyards on the front gates.
The 7010 has a leaking O ring on the loader valve so it's out of commission for the moment. I've been in touch with the dealer and KMW. Both have promised an O ring is on the way, but it has yet to materialize. I can't find one local that is the correct size. While at the dealer I picked up a couple of balls for the 3 point hitch arms. For the first time I found an unreasonable price on a Mahindra part. These balls are like $35 a peice. I'm checking with TYM to see what their price is. Since this is a TYM sourced part that may be the cause. Wouldn't you know the weather would turn cold just when I need a tractor. Good thing I got the 6000 all spruced up. We took about 6 hours one day and greased every fitting on it, gave it a bath, and adjusted the brakes. It wouldn't have taken so long, but neglect had set in on the loader pins. I ended up driving 4 or 5 of them out, sanding them down, and changing the grease fittings. Now every one of them is taking grease like it's supposed to.
My neighbor Dennis Troxell called one evening last week with a cow down. She had trouble calving and cannot stand. We were able to get her in the bucket of the 6000 and take her to the barn where she won't freeze to death. According to the vet she's swollen inside and that's causing temporary paralysis when she tries to stand.
The weather here is different every day. Today there is snow on the ground and a forecasted high in the 20′s. Yesterday it was 68 degrees. I'm ready for spring! I don't mind the cold nearly as bad when it just stays cold. Well I better get some work done! Be sure to check out the pics I've added!


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About the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP)
What is the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program?
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests to eligible women. Even if a woman has already been diagnosed with cancer, she may receive free treatment if she qualifies. The program has been providing breast and cervical cancer screenings to the women of Illinois since 1995.
Why are regular screenings so important?
Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. However, if it is detected while still in its earlier stages, breast cancer can be successfully treated. Routine mammograms and breast exams can detect cancer early and provide women with better treatment options and results.
Cervical cancer also is treatable if detected early. There are often no noticeable symptoms, so it is important that women get screened regularly and have a Pap test. The test can find any abnormal changes that could turn into cancer.
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If a woman is not enrolled in the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program but has been diagnosed with cancer, can she still receive free treatment?
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(New York, NY) -- What happens when you put a man and a woman - sans clothes - in one of the most remote areas of the world? The survival genre strips down when Discovery's brand new series NAKED & AFRAID premieres on Sunday, June 23rd at 10:20pm ET/PT, immediately following SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA. NAKED & AFRAID will move to its regular 10:00pm ET/PT timeslot the following Sunday, June 30th.
Discovery takes "survival of the fittest" to the next level with NAKED & AFRAID, where each week, a new pair of complete and total strangers - one man and one woman - will find themselves stranded in and, quite literally, exposed to one of the world's most extreme weather environments. This duo will be left high and dry with no food, no water... and no clothes. They must survive on their own for a full 21 days, with nothing but one personal item each and the knowledge that the only prize is their pride and sense of accomplishment. In NAKED & AFRAID, these brazen and bold couples will get acquainted with each other -and their new surroundings - very quickly, forcing them to question and test everything they may think they know about their acquired survival skills and instincts.
Will the nude castaways have the brains and brawn to endure the harsh conditions? Or will the challenges prove to be overbare-ing? Watch as each couple battles the elements, each other, and their own inner weakness to see who will triumph over the terrain or fail under the force of nature.
NAKED & AFRAID is produced for Discovery Channel by Renegade 83; David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe and Steve Rankin are executive producers. For Discovery, Denise Contis is executive producer.
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I am thinking to take the next semester a course called "Digital systems architecture", and I know that we need to program micro-controllers with several programming languages such as C, C++, verilog, and VHDL. I want to be prepared to take that course, but I need to know if I need to study deeper these languages.
At this moment, I have taken one course in basic Java dealing with basic methods, data types, loop structures, vectors, matrices, and GUI programing. Must I study deeper Java and then go with C, and C++? Besides, I know basic verilog and VHDL.


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Self-Pleasuring Location: Places Men Have Pleasured an Excited
The demands that an excited male organ make on a man can be a bit overwhelming. All guys enjoy self-pleasuring, of course, and most of the time they engage in this favored activity in the place one might expect, such as in their bed or in front of their computer. Sometimes, however, an excited male organ demands immediate satisfaction, or a dude is simply ready to experience a bit of self-gratification in a new or different location. As long as he is careful and acting appropriately, then there are any number of locations in which pleasurable self-stimulation can occur. Self-Pleasuring Location: Places Men Have Pleasured an Excited
Around the house
Many men enjoy self-gratifying in rooms other than the bedroom (perhaps while viewing some stimulating DVDs) or the kitchen (with paper towels on hand for an easy clean-up). However, the bathroom is high up on the list of preferred locations. Privacy is part and parcel of being in the bathroom, so there is less chance of self-pleasuring on the toilet. The handy shower also makes the bathroom an attractive option; not only does the pulsing of the water from the showerhead offer some stimulatory variety, but washing up afterward is incredibly simple. Self-Pleasuring Location: Places Men Have Pleasured an Excited
Another popular (perhaps surprisingly so) option for many is garage. Some men report simply enjoying the feeling of fondling their manhood in a location which has a masculine context attached to it. For others, the reason is more practical: No one else in the family is possible to come to the garage, making it relatively private and safe. Self-Pleasuring Location: Places Men Have Pleasured an Excited
On the grounds
Some men enjoy self-stimulating close to home but not within the confines of the actual house itself. Many who have been raised on a farm report blissful times spent rubbing their manhood in a barn or in a haystack. An outdoor hot tub is often an ideal location, as one's midsection can be hidden from any prying eyes; in addition, the stimulation provided by the whirlpool jets can add an extra kick to the experience. And if one's yard is fenced in, or one lives far enough away from the neighbors, self-pleasuring in the back yard can be a thrilling option.
Away from home
Naturally, firm male organs can happen anywhere, not just at home. Many an excited male organ has been attended to in more "foreign" locations, such as:
– At work. A recent survey indicated that 31% of people have self-pleasured while at work – and that figure might be lower than the actual percentage. Whether doing so in the high-risk environment of one's desk, solo-sensual activity in the workplace provides a special excitement.
– In the car. Handling one's own stick shift while driving can be very dangerous – but there is nothing wrong with pulling over in a discreet location to tug one out.
– Hiking. The fresh air one inhales while hiking in the lonesome pines can be especially stimulating. If no one is around, many a man relieves his male organ of tension in the open air.
And the possibilities hardly stop there: swimming in the ocean, in a sauna, lying in a field, sitting in an adult movie theater, secure in an airplane washroom – the list is almost endless.
Joyful self-pleasuring definitely rewards an excited male organs, but men who are a bit too vigorous in their enjoyment need to make sure they regularly use a first-rate male organs health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). Excess friction from rough handling can damage the sensitive member skin, so using a crème that includes a potent combination of moisturizers (such as Shea butter and vitamin E) is demanded. That rough handling may result in an undesired loss of sensation in the manhood. Select a crème that includes acetyl L-carnitine, which is an aid in repairing peripheral nerve damage caused by excessive force and the "death grip" that many men employ while self-pleasuring. Fun is fun, but proper care must be a priority! Self-Pleasuring Location: Places Men Have Pleasured an Excited


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Vauxhall launches virtual backseat driver
Camera system warns of roadside signs
Vauxhall has developed an in-car safety system designed to alert drivers to roadside signs, or give them a ticking off when veering out of their lane.
Vauxhall's FCS lets you know when it spots a road sign
The Front Camera System (FCS) relies on a wide-angle camera positioned between the windscreen and rear-view mirror. The camera continuously snaps 30 pictures each second to scan the horizon for road signs and lane markings, at a distance of up to 100m.
FCS then picks out, say, speed signs by analysing the images for known roadsign shapes and detects numbers on the signs, such as 30mph, through colour comparison. Software's then used to interpret the shapes and numbers, before a warning is sent to the driver.
For example, if FCS recognises a 30mph sign then it'll display a warning on the car's instrument panel to alert the driver that they're approaching a 30mph speed zone.
FCS also keeps you in-lane with visual and audible warnings
The system also recognises lane markings in much the same way. But, if a driver veers out of line then the virtual backseat driver gives off both a visual and an audible warning.
Vauxhall will introduce FCS as an optional extra on all new Insignia model cars.
But if engine noise reduction sounds more appealing to you, then you'll be glad to hear that Toyota's looking at ways to reduce the in-car noise on its hybrid vehicles.
The firm's Active Noise Control uses three interior microphones to monitor in-car noise caused by the engine. Three speakers positioned around the inside of the car, including on the parcel shelf, then counteract the engine's irritating noises by up to 8dB.
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Probably the only movie I'm anticipating even more than James Cameron's Avatar is Spike Jonze's adaptation of the Maurice Sendak classic Where The Wild Things Are. Apple has posted a short piece in which Maurice Sendak talks about his great work, and his collaboration with Jonze. It's a sweet, interesting little look at the dynamic between the two and there's a few new shots tucked away in the short "interview." With Avatar, Tron: Legacy, District 9, Alice In Wonderland, and Iron Man 2 taking up much of the post-Con conversation one film this film got a bit lost in the shuffle. However, reviews for the ten minutes of footage shown at Comic-Con have been extremely positive.
I didn't actually read the book until last year, so I'm still a little fuzzy on why it was so popular and why it was so praised. I get it, but I don't understand it? Anyway, whatever. What's hard to love about a story where a little boy runs away to an island made of monsters where he is king? That story in Spike Jonze's hands (who is probably closer to Peter Pan in spirit than Michael Jackson was ever able to force) is exactly why I'm excited. Working from a script by Jonze and novelist Dave Eggers, the story of young Max and his adventure in the land of the Wild Things is fleshed out into one of extraordinary wonder.


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Following previous victories against Gloucester and Northampton Saints, the Blues ran out 37-0 winners against Munster but it is the clash with Leicester that performance manager Richard Hodges sees as the acid test for where his side are at.
"The boys have done very well so far but it's all about the Leicester game, it's our toughest pre-season fixture by far," he said.
"We are happy with where we are so we'll see what happens on Wednesday," he added.
"Leicester have a very professional academy and are very well run so if we get a result against them we know we're on the right path."
Unbeaten in their three pre-season games, the Blues continued their fine run of form by dominating Munster as they raced into a 32-0 lead at half-time.
Jarrod Evans was the star of the show scoring 22 points as the Blues ran in three tries to put the game to bed inside 40 minutes.
Jack James, Jack Huntley, Shane Young and Evans himself all crossed in the first-half with Evans adding a second try in the second half leaving Hodges surprised at how well his team performed.
"It was a very professional performance," he said.
"But it was a score line that surprised us to be honest but we were very happy with how the game went."
Fly-half Evans, aged just 16, was deservedly named man of the match against Munster with his performance showing the strength in depth the Blues have at U18 level.
"Three quarters of the squad are a year young so it's a big positive for the region," said Hodges.
"But this is the big one for us, Leicester will be a real challenge."


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Executive summary of the Ensuring Sustainability Report
Country Info
CARE has been working in the Caucasus, a region located on the borders of Europe and Asia, since 1993. CARE combines income generation and business development, agriculture extension and infrastructure rehabilitation, good governance, and civil society development to address the underlying causes of poverty.
Responding to common needs and challenges, CARE works at a cross-border and regional level to support the development of civil society and reduce poverty. In partnership with local organizations, CARE strives to increase women's roles in peace-building and supports dialogue across existing dividing lines in the South Caucasus.
CARE was among the first aid agencies to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Georgia in August 2008. Our efforts focused on helping those who fled their homes, those who returned to damaged and looted houses, and those struggling to make ends meet. We have offered both humanitarian aid to those affected by the conflict, and development assistance to the poorest in the rural areas of the South Caucasus.
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There's nothing necessarily wrong with being a daddy's girl. It means that you love your father, and your father adores and possibly spoils you to show his love. But for Eun Chae Ryung (Moon Chae Won), more so than her older sister Ae Ryung (Lee Hee Jin) and younger brother Ho Ryung (Kang Won), being a daddy's girl means she's not only spoiled but also that she relies a little too much on her father, Eun Ki Hwan (Lee Jeong Kil), to take care of everything in her life. Everything could have been just fine with that set-up if it hadn't been for Park Jong Suk (Jeon Tae Soo), the son of the owner of a prestigious law firm. Although Jong Suk comes from a great family, his affections for Chae Ryung are not returned. To get noticed, Jong Suk enlists the help of his friend Duk Ki (Shin Min Soo) to kidnap Chae Ryung but the plan is foiled by Chae Ryung's father. In the ensuing argument between Jong Suk and Duk Ki, Jong Suk accidentally kills Duk Ki, but Chae Ryung's father is accused of the murder. Under the stress of the wrongful accusation, Chae Ryung's father suffers a cerebral hemorrhage, leaving his family in financial and emotional crisis. Will the situation force Chae Ryung to mature and help care for her family while also trying to prove her father's innocence? "It's Alright, Daddy's Daughter," also known as "It's Alright, Daddy's Girl," is a South Korean drama series that originally aired on the SBS network from November 2010 to January 2011. It is directed by Go Hong Sik.
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Announcing One City One Book: San Francisco Reads 2013!
The One City One Book: San Francisco Reads 2013 Selection Committee says Little Brother by Cory Doctorow is the perfect pick this year because:
- Doctorow is an author not afraid to fight the good fight, and in this highly readable, technologically savvy novel for all reading levels, he gives us the tools necessary so that we can do the same. Little Brother is daring, exciting, and just bold enough to show us how to keep our freedoms safe.
- This is a provocative book, a timely book, and the San Francisco setting is just so satisfying.
"Doctorow is the ultimate crossover author, whose sharp writing and commitment to investigating the hot-button political and technological issues of today (and tomorrow) engage YA and adult readers alike." — Library Journal


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Learning RPM - Methodology
HALO is dedicated to the use of Soma Mukhopadhyay's Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) for improving academic success and communication for persons with autism and similar disorders.
RPM is used to teach academics, and communication is also taught in the process. Despite behaviors, the academic focus of every RPM lesson is designed to activate the reasoning part of the brain so that the student becomes distracted by and engaged in learning.
RPM is distinct from other methods as it is based upon how the brain works. The aim is to bring the student to maximum learning through the open learning channel and to elicit the best (not simply to test) out of the child to enable maximum output in that given time. As a student's cognitive and motor proficiency increases, the sophistication of a student's response also improves.
RPM uses prompting to initiate a student's independent response, without physical support. In addition to teaching letter-chart pointing, RPM also utilizes stencils and other drawing exercises to lead to independent handwriting.


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Welcome to our hostel
Voss Hostel is located in the Western part of Norway surrounded by beautiful nature and perfect for those guests wanting to get out and explore. Voss Hostel is ideally situated by lake Vangsvatnet, only 800m from the train and bus station.
Breakfast is made from ecological products from Finnegarden farm, and the summer café offers evening meals during high season. Guests can rent bikes at the hostel, swim in the lake and use the sauna.
Voss is the perfect spot for everyone who's interested in sports, nature and activities. There is something for everyone's taste! The varied mountain terrain around Voss makes it an excellent base for walks and mountain hikes. There are plenty of lakes and rivers for fishing and kayaking, and good terrains for cycling and golfing. The more adventurous can try out sky diving, paragliding, rafting, river boarding and white water paddling. Voss also has an indoor wind tunnel and a high rope course.


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READY: James McManus and Jarrod Mullen sign autographs for fan Will McClymont at yesterday's members' launch.
KNIGHTS winger James McManus said yesterday that he had never been better prepared for a season after returning successfully from a knee injury in last week's trial match against Cronulla in Tamworth.
The former NSW Origin representative was sidelined for a month after tearing his medial ligament, but a second-half hit-out against the Sharks reassured him he was ready for the season-opener at home against the Tigers on March 11.
McManus said he had been working ''ridiculously hard'' on rehabilitating the injury and was relieved to get through the trial without incident.
''It was medically right to go. Structurally OK,'' he said.
''I think the weekend was more about letting me know in my head that it was going to hold. It was important for me to get out there and get a few whacks.''
Approaching his seventh season in the NRL, McManus said he was excited about the physical improvement he had made during the summer slog.
''I've been hitting PBs in the gym and on the field as well,'' he said. ''Regardless of my knee, I'm feeling a lot stronger and sharper than last year. It's been a great pre-season, despite having to do my share of rehab, and I feel like I'm in the best shape I've been in."
The 27-year-old appears a certain selection on Newcastle's left edge for round one but, for perhaps the first time since his 2007 debut, he will have some genuine rivals breathing down his neck.
Veteran outside back Anthony Quinn has returned from Melbourne and with 200 NRL games to his name is unlikely to be content playing out his career in reserve grade.
Kevin Naiqama is Newcastle's fastest player and will hope to add to his nine top-grade games, in which he has scored seven tries.
And powerful BJ Leilua, sacked by the Sydney Roosters, was on standby for NSW Origin last season.
''A bit of competition's good,'' McManus said. ''It's good that we've got a bit of depth there, and if we do lose a few blokes, we can still produce a good football team, which maybe we've lacked in recent years.
''But I'm not the sort of player who rests on his laurels or anything like that.
''As hard as they're trying to push for a spot, I'm trying hard to be a better player.''
McManus, who has scored 44 tries in 109 games for the Knights, said last season's disappointing campaign had been a wake-up call. He felt his teammates had a better understanding of what was required by Wayne Bennett and a burning desire to make amends.
''I think everyone is feeling a lot more confident,'' he said.
''I don't know if that comes from knowing what to expect and knowing what's required, but I'm saying I'm feeling in great shape and I know every single player in the squad is feeling the same way.
''Obviously last year was a learning experience under Wayne for all of us. Now we're confident we know what it needs to win a comp.
''It's the hard training, pre-season on pre-season, and getting out of our comfort zone that will help us in those tough times during the season.''
Like his wing partner, Akuila Uate, McManus is off contract this season.
Uate's contractual status has attracted wide coverage after reports emerged linking him to Japanese rugby union, but McManus has quietly kicked off his own negotiations.
Knights chief Matt Gidley said the talks were in a preliminary stage and no details had been discussed.
James McManus at the Knights members launch yesterday. Picture: Peter Stoop


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With Rush Hour, each second literally moves the hours (be sure to play video of animation below). The even numbered hour markers are the second hand, changing the face of time by the second.
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Turbino 's constant movement (see video of animation below) is a reminder of the power of every second, because every second holds the promise of change.
A heartbeat of pattern, the second hand's turbine blades expose and hide the red face creating a hypnotic display of constant motion. The blades also cover and reveal the hands.
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The Yin's darkness shows the passing of hours. The Yang's lightness moves with the minutes. Time is told by the dots.
It gracefully animates (see animation by clicking link below) this universal symbol in a totally new way, showing how even opposites can overlap and mix.
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Daniel Libeskind has translated this concept into an eloquent watch. The two figures representing the hour and minute move across a dial inscribed with Spinoza's Latin text on time and a Greek text on Plato's notion of time.
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There's no shortage of books about Denver and Colorado's haunted past, but apparently we also have one of the best fun-haunted-houses in the country.
HauntWorld, a fright-fest industry publication and website that ranks and lists hundreds of haunted houses around the country (and world), today named Denver's 13th Floor and Asylum haunted houses as the best in the country for 2013, beating out elaborately-themed attractions like Philadelphia's Bates Motel and Atlanta's Netherworld.
"There's a group who runs the biggest franchise of haunted houses in America, and they specialize in being the scariest in America too," the company said today. "13th Floor Haunted Houses are located in Denver, San Antonio and Phoenix Arizona and each attraction is designed and built by the team behind House of Torment and The Asylum. The Asylum also located in Denver is one of the most detailed haunted houses in America."


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Summer and Fall 2013 Backpacking Season – date posted Jul 22, 2013
If you would like to make an advance reservation to camp in the Grand Canyon, we need at least three weeks' notice. If your planned hike is less than three weeks away, come in person to the Backcountry Information Center and request a walk-in permit. Availability of last minute permits is dependent on the season. The South Rim Backcountry Information Center is open year-round. The North Rim office is open from mid-May to October 31. Permits for the North Rim and the Arizona Strip are also available at Pipe Springs National Monument or the BLM Interagency Visitor Center in St. George, Utah.
August: Permits are easily obtained last minute at the park. There are very few hikers in remote areas. Most summer use occurs at the inner canyon campgrounds (Indian Garden, Bright Angel, and Cottonwood). Warning: elevated hiking risk due to extreme summer heat. High temperatures at the bottom of the canyon in the shade range from 100°F to 115°F (35°C – 42°C). Low temperatures at the bottom of the canyon range from 70°F to 80°F (20°C – 25°C). Flash flood and lightning risks remain high until the end of the monsoon, usually in early September.
September: This month marks the traditional start to the busy fall hiking season even though the average temperature is still near 100°F (38°C) at the canyon floor. Thunderstorms are possible the first half of the month with the second half trending towards dry. Bright Angel Campground is full, no advance reservations available.
October: One of the most desirable months to hike in the canyon, often dry with temperatures usually in the 80s F (27°C) at the canyon floor. Be prepared to share the trail. Bright Angel Campground is full, no advance reservations available.
November: A pleasant month to hike. Chance of precipitation increases, but still more dry than wet with temperatures often in the 70s F (21°C) at the bottom of the canyon. Cottonwood trees turn brilliant yellow along inner canyon stream corridors. Short-lived ice may cover roads and trails after an early winter storm passes over. Bright Angel Campground is full the first week of the month.
Options for hikers who are unable to obtain a backcountry permit in advance:
- Get a permit at the park. A limited number of last minute walk-up permits are available for Corridor Campgrounds (Indian Garden, Bright Angel, and Cottonwood Campgrounds) at the Backcountry Information Center. These permits are issued in person only, are for one or two consecutive nights, and cannot be purchased more than one day prior to the start of a hike. Review information on our website (www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm) or contact us at (928) 638-7875 between 1 pm and 5 pm Monday through Friday (more info)
- Day Hike: No permit needed to day hike. Weather and trail conditions are variable and can change dramatically from one hour to the next. Plan Ahead and Prepare. (more info)
North Rim (Kaibab Plateau / Highway 67 / North Kaibab Trailhead): The last day for most concessioner services and regularly scheduled ranger-led programs will be October 15, 2013. The National Park Service will continue its operations, including the Backcountry Permits Office, through October 31. November 1 through December 1 the North Rim will be open for day use only (no overnight parking) unless snow closes Highway 67 prior to that date. Starting November 1, camping will be available to those that walk or hike in (no car camping) at the North Rim Campground, provided a backcountry use permit has been obtained prior to arrival.


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Winter Park moose left to limp from scene of accident
WINTER PARK — A young moose injured by a vehicle collision on Wednesday, Aug. 28, near the Robbers Roost Campground may not have had a broken leg, as local police originally surmised.
Fraser/Winter Park Police noted on an incident report the moose had a broken back leg, and the local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office advised officers to leave the animal as it was.
The Sky-Hi News contacted local officials to obtain more information about the incident. In cases involving injured wildlife, police defer to local Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, who make decisions on a case-by-case basis.
According to Scott Murdoch, wildlife manager with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hot Sulphur Springs office, the moose calf did not have a broken leg, but was limping after the crash. In addressing injured moose, Murdoch said Parks and Wildlife either will put animals down or let them fend for themselves. In this case, the moose was left alone.
"There are a lot of moose limping around, and they do just fine," Murdoch said. "They're adaptable critters."
Murdoch said deer, moose and elk with three legs are often found in the wild surviving "just fine." He also noted Parks and Wildlife does not have a policy for rehabilitating injured ungulates due to the danger it creates.
"They get very habituated with people, and that creates safety concerns — if a moose gets used to being around humans," Murdoch said.
Barring any protruding bones that could result in an infection, and as long as the animal can still move and feed, Parks and Wildlife does its best to avoid putting down injured wildlife.
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