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While you're spending time over the next few weeks drooling over previous year's statistics, meticulously planning out your draft strategy and asking yourself 'what went wrong last season?' I want you to mull over the following draft advice.
There are 30 teams in the MLB and each team carries about 12-13 pitchers. In a standard 5×5 Roto league or an h2h league, about 6 or 7 of those pitchers have a realistic possibility of earning a spot on a fantasy roster. That's 180 pitchers, right? If even a quarter of these pitchers have fantasy value then there are 60 plus pitchers who are available to you in the draft. Conversely, there are only a few SS who have a chance to produce in 4 or more of your offensive categories. The same issue exists at 3B. Only a handful of players can guarantee you the stats you need to compete year in and year out in your coveted Fantasy Baseball Pool. So, ask yourself: 'Why am I drafting a pitcher in the first 5 rounds?' (more…)


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Here's how RW members rated this race (1044 votes).
In short: An amazing, memorable event! Every detail thought of and even the weather was great.Date of review: October 13, 2013
In short: Enjoyed every minuteDate of review: October 13, 2013
In short: see you next yearIn full: Really enjoyed the race again, well organised, interesting course, well supported by the locals.Date of review: October 13, 2013
In short: Superb eventIn full: I chose Chester as my first Marathon after Liverpool was cancelled in 2013 and based on the rating of being the Uk's No1. Now despite my lack of ability to compare to any other Marathons, I would say that Chester is a worthy holder of the No1 spot.The time of year (early October), makes for a very pleasant summer spent training and a warm and sunny lead up to the race.The organisation was excellent throughout. Great iconic location for the start and finish of the race makes it extra special. Plus with it being a lovely sunny day for race day, being able to sit down on the grass and soak up the sun whilst waiting for my post race massage was an added bonus.Course was well laid out and a good mix between quiet spots to just get your head down and busy villages full of cheers and support. Superb atmosphere throughout the race and so much more that made the day and the race extra special, including:*Good quality goody bag, medal and Technical T.*Tented village at the end to wander round and soak up the atmosphere.*Sports Massage for £5 at the end (all money went to charity) which was a god send and lasted far, far longer and was of much better quality than I would expect for £5.*Amazing support in all the villages.*Good amount of parking, making that side of things hassle free.The one and only negative from my point of view was how long it took to leave the car park at the end of the day. This took far longer than it should have done and with some co-operation with Cheshire Police could either be eased or even possibly sorted all together.That's a small negative point though in what was a fantastic day.Will I be back next year...You bet!Date of review: October 13, 2013
In short: Highly recommendedDate of review: October 13, 2013
Date of review: October 13, 2013
In short: friendly and very well doneIn full: You can see why this race as been number 1 in the past and will be there again at some point!Date of review: October 13, 2013
In short: Great all round event even the weatherDate of review: October 13, 2013
In short: Brilliant race. First marothan last year, second this year, will be back next year! Organisers and marshalls thank you very much, and the supporters, particularly in the villages!Date of review: October 12, 2013
In short: Great weather, great atmosphere, great support and very welcoming Date of review: October 12, 2013
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|May 18th, 2011, 06:54 PM
Why Tread Lightly!...?
Treading Lightly is one of the best practices that we as public land users can do to make sure that we can not only continue to use our public lands in a variety of recreational manners, but also make sure that the natural resources and experiences remain intact for future generations. Its not about restriction, but rather about responsibility for our public lands and to ourselves, our friends and families, other visitors, and future generations.
So what does it mean to "Tread Lightly"? Well, we've developed our 5 Principles to break it down to basics:
Tread Lightly! Principles
Travel Responsibly on land by staying on designated roads, trails and areas. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross streams only at designated crossings. When possible avoid wet, muddy trails. On water, stay on designated waterways and launch your watercraft in designated areas.
Respect the Rights of Others including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. Leave gates as you found them. Yield right of way to those passing you or going uphill. On water, respect anglers, swimmers, skiers, boaters, divers and those on or near shore.
Educate Yourself prior to your trip by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies. Plan for your trip, take recreation skills classes and know how to operate your equipment safely.
Avoid Sensitive Areas on land such as meadows, lakeshores, wetlands and streams. Stay on designated routes. This protects wildlife habitats and sensitive soils from damage. Don't disturb historical, archeological or paleontological sites. On water, avoid operating your watercraft in shallow waters or near shorelines at high speeds.
Do Your Part by modeling appropriate behavior, leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species and repairing degraded areas.
We gain a lot by Treading Lightly as a community. Please help us by promoting the Tread Lightly! ethics whenever you can. :D
For more information: www.treadlightly.org
Also, you can follow us with social media!
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Thanks for the support!! And please, feel free to ask here if you have any questions or desire for clarification, at all.
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|May 18th, 2011, 09:08 PM
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|May 19th, 2011, 02:50 AM
If you're looking for a little bit more, or want to quiz yourself as to how well you "divined" the five principles... http://treadlightly.org/page.php/edu...areness-Course
|May 19th, 2011, 07:14 AM
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Master Trainer courses is what I am interested in. Thanks.
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Master trainer courses are hard to come by - the Tread Lightly training only comes around when they have enough interest and some financial support. About a dozen of us attended the Tread Lightly Tread Trainer course about 4 years back in Traverse City, including five 4x4 users. Tim Tull offered his conference room for the training. Unfortunately as a Tread Trainer I cannot train other trainers, my usefulness is in offering programs locally - we did a program with the local Cub Scouts a couple of years ago, and I have been working off and on with Genesee County Parks to try and get something worked into their summer education program, but so far no go.
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|May 19th, 2011, 12:57 PM
The beauty of public lands is that it affords a much larger variety of recreational experiences on lands we all share, but I know that that access is somewhat more limited in the East and Midwest versus the Western states.
Thank you for your effort with the Scouts and local government agencies. Its sometimes surprising where cooperative agreements to get outdoor ethics and youth education can lead.
|May 22nd, 2011, 04:48 PM
You could always run a bigger tire, spreading out the footprint on the ground at a lower PSI, right?
|May 22nd, 2011, 04:48 PM
Tip of the week:
With many areas in western states still receiving snow (the year of the endless winter?) and high snowpack levels throughout, it is important to take a few things into consideration before heading out.
1) Check with local land managers to see if seasonal opening dates on gated trails have been extended.
2) Minimize use of extremely wet trails to avoid the creation of ruts.
3) Go through patches of snow, not around. Chains were not invented so that we could drive around snow-bashing opportunities
4) Be prepared in case the weather changes on you. Think extra clothing, water, food, and gear to spend the night if things get real bad.
Most of all... have fun and be safe out there!
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As for the illegal wheeling and trashed trails, I don't think that TL or any other educational effort is likely to have any influence on the sort of low-class trash that is out doing that. It's a cultural thing and a stupidity thing, and people so afflicted tend not to respond well to remediation efforts by their betters.
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|May 25th, 2011, 05:15 PM
When push comes to shove, there will always be a few people who are motivated to "tread lightly" only by the threat of an actual violation or ticket, but we'd like to continue driving the idea and practice of responsible use in an effort to avoid that type of motivation. Education before enforcement...
|June 2nd, 2011, 12:38 AM
Tip of the week:
Now that summer has officially begun (by our definition, not the calendar's)... lets talk sharing and courteous use.
1) Be aware that with very few exceptions, almost all motorized areas are open to the vast majority of other uses. This could mean hikers, equestrians, and of course other riders/drivers in the area. Slow down in tighter areas and where visibility is reduced.
2) Motorized users yield to everyone, everyone yields to equestrians. Stop and say hello to other users if given the opportunity.
3) Use caution around equestrians. While many trail horses are getting more accustomed to vehicular travel, they can still be easily spooked. Stop well ahead of them, and turn off your engine unless waived by. On quads and dirt bikes, stop on the downhill side of the trail, as a horse's instinct with uphill movement is to anticipate a predator.
4) In general, yield to uphill traffic. This is not a rule, it's a guideline. Use common sense please, and most of all be patient. We've all been in situations where its in the best interest of all parties to yield to downhill traffic.
|June 3rd, 2011, 04:36 PM
A nice video to distract you from your day, and get everyone in the mindset to wheel this weekend...
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|June 6th, 2011, 05:50 PM
Happy Monday everyone! (Yes, I know... its a crime to be excited for a Monday, but still.)
Today's Tip of the Week takes on a different form... More of a discussion of the week.
Under the "Do Your Part" principle, we encourage all OHV enthusiasts to be ambassadors to not only the general public, but also within our community. This includes holding our peers accountable and promoting the Tread Lightly! ethic to those who may be unaware or uninterested... So here's the question:
Have you ever approached someone on the trail who was where they shouldn't have been, or doing something that could be considered irresponsible recreation? How did you handle that situation? What was the outcome?
|June 11th, 2011, 05:29 PM
Hope everyone is enjoying the start to the weekend!
Tip of the week:
Again, as part of both the "Educate Yourself" and "Do Your Part" principles, this week I am encouraging everyone to take a small amount of time out of your evening and complete our Online Awareness Course.
This online activity covers the basics of the Tread Lightly! principles and is a wonderful way to quiz your knowledge of what responsible recreation means to us as a community.
Enjoy: http://treadlightly.org/page.php/edu...areness-Course
Also, everyone who completes the course is entered into a drawing for a free hat, courtesy of Cabelas.
|June 18th, 2011, 06:01 PM
Good afternoon everyone!!
Tip of the week:
With the 4th of July holiday weekend rapidly approaching, we hope that you and your friends and families are making plans to head outdoors to enjoy some responsible fun and celebration. Since we figure (and hope) that many of you will be camping, we wanted to toss out a few reminders about campsite ethics.
- Look for previously-used campsites, and camp on durable surfaces.
- Campsites should be at least 200ft from water sources, other campsites, and trails. Pay attention to local regulations (MVUMs, etc) concerning how far your vehicle can be off the trail for camping.
- Keep a clean camp. Place food and other products with odors in animal-proof containers or back in vehicles.
- Follow the pack it in, pack it out guidelines. Police your camp before you leave to leave it in better condition than you found it.
- Campfires are not for waste disposal. Please do not leave trash in campfire rings, especially glass.
All that said, lets all cross our fingers for beautiful weather and get back to planning that perfect trip!
|June 26th, 2011, 11:48 PM
Good evening friends!
Decided to step it into a new direction this week. Instead of a tip of the week, we'd like to know the answer to a simple (potentially) question.
Why do you wheel? Lets hear it. Where did you start? Who hooked you? Etc, etc.
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I recently wrote on the implications of "pathological altruism," a term coined by Oakland University's Barbara Oakley to categorize altruism in which "attempts to promote the welfare of others instead result in unanticipated harm."
In a segment from the PovertyCure series, HOPE International's Peter Greer offers a good example of how this can play out, particularly in and through various outreaches of the church:
Oakley's paradigm depends on whether such harm can be "reasonably anticipated," and as Greer's story indicates, far too often the church isn't anticipating much at all. Ship the stuff, check the box, and sing our merry songs. (more…)


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Go Behind The Scenes for the Oscars with Former Miss USA, Rachel Smith
Rachel Smith, Miss USA 2007, will be sharing access with fans to behind-the-scenes event coverage for the Oscars in a new semi-weekly video series called "Inside The Oscars". In the first installment, Academy insiders give fans the scoop on everything involved in nominations, including how the nominations list is protected, what goes on inside the theater, how the hosts reveal the names of the nominees and more.
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During today's AFC divisional round match up between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots, social media started buzzing about CBS sideline reporter Allie LaForce. The sideline reporters often generate plenty of attention on Twitter during the games, but it isn't always positive.
For LaForce, however, all of the comments made it clear that she has officially become America's new sideline sweetheart.
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The Five Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week: Feb. 22
5. Burger King's Whopper
Poor Burger King (BKW) . Just when the hamburger seller finally goes on a roll, it gets hit with a whopper of a cyber attack.
The fast-food giant was forced to suspend its Twitter account for a short period Monday after it was hacked by a still-unknown entity. The hacker cheekily changed the profile picture to a McDonald's(MCD) logo and began posting obscene messages before the account was ultimately taken down. The childish prank was a far cry from the company's victory last Friday, when it reported Street-beating fourth-quarter results that sent its stock price up more than 6%.
Burger King generally tweets several times a week to promote sales on its products, such as its chicken sandwiches. However, it quickly became clear this was no ordinary game of chicken early Monday afternoon when someone tweeted via Burger King's account: "We just got sold to McDonald's!"
Following that opening salvo of idiocy, the account was overrun by numbskulls determined to tweet and retweet as much stupidity as possible. The account even went so far as to tweet: "if I catch you at a wendys, we're fightin!"
Come on, guys! Cut it out. We don't mind you breaking into the Pentagon's hard drives to steal defense secrets or launch a global thermonuclear war. Heck, we learned this week that the Chinese military is doing that every day. But for the good of the country, leave our beloved burger dealers alone!
"We apologize to our loyal fans and followers, whom might have received unauthorized tweets from our account. We are pleased to announce that the account is now active again," Burger King spokesman Bryson Thornton said in a statement once the account was recaptured by the company.
Offline, one big reason for Burger King's recent resurgence is the addition of new menu items like its chicken parmesan sandwich, Cinnabon Minibon rolls and sweet potato fries. Burger King is also getting competitive in the coffee arena, a space that helped jump-start moribund McDonald's sales not too long ago.
Nevertheless, despite Burger King's attempts to copy its strategy, McDonald's vehemently denied having anything to do with Monday's computer piracy, tweeting "Rest assured, we had nothing to do with the hacking."
Fine. We believe you.
But we still want to check the Hamburglar's hard drive. We don't trust that guy.
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The entire nation of France may not think too highly of Maurice Taylor. We here at the Five Dumbest Lab , however, think Titan International's (TWI) CEO is le miaulement du chat .
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What file would I find the site description in? My developer is away and I need to fix something myself
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What file would I find the site description in? My developer is away and I need to fix something myself
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Should be in a file located in the /app/views/layouts directory.
It's not there Here's a bit of the code:
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en-us" />
<meta name="copyright" content="<%= @page['copyright'] %>" />
<meta name="keywords" content="<%= @page['keywords'] %>" />
<meta name="description" content="<%= @page['description'] %>" />
<title><%= @page['title'] %></title>
<script src="/mint/?js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<%= stylesheet("screen") %>
<%= stylesheet(@params['controller']) %>
So this sucks, all my main pages have the same page descriptions and its not doing any good for my google rank
Looks like it's stored in the @page['description'] hash. I would do a search for that over the entire project and see where it is being set. My guess is that each controller action is setting it separately.
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Music of Vladimir MartynovPosted by Jay Batzner in CD Review, tags: CD Review, chamber music, Jay Batzner, kronos quartet, Martynov, String quartet, strings
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David Harrington and John Sherba, violin; Hank Dutt, viola, Jeffrey Ziegler, cello
Vladimir Martynov's flavor of minimalism (if you will allow me to call it that) is incredibly sneaky and pleasurable. When I received this disc in a simple, nondescript cardboard sleeve, I was unfamiliar with Martynov's music but I was certainly looking forward to anything Kronos was going to play. At first, I was surprised by the complete conservatism of the first track The Beatitudes. A simple melody is repeated incessantly for five and a half minutes with an unsurprising and standard tonal harmonic progression. The thing is, it works. The tune is gorgeous in its sparseness and further listenings revealed subtle harmonic changes. It makes me think of one of the most important composition lesson's I learned from the music of Schubert: you can't go wrong with pretty. This piece is an arrangement of a choral work and while usually instrumental transcriptions of vocal pieces fall flat on me the variety used in scoring this music for four performers keeps the music fresh in the absence of text.
Speaking of Schubert, the Schubert-Quintet (Unfinished) was maddening at first listening. Schubertian harmonies and gestures abound but anything remotely melodic is surprisingly absent. It truly sounds like Martynov found a fragment of another Schubert quintet, one in which Schubert would later add a melody, and presents it whole for the listener to experience. The repetition of dramatic motions makes the work seem stuck at times but that only leads to more pleasurable breakthroughs as the piece evolves.
The epic Der Abschied does to Mahler what Martynov previously did to Schubert. A small moments and hints of Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde are stretched out and composed through for 40 minutes. If you like Mahler but wanted it to have more breath and stillness, then this work is for you. What is even better is that you don't need to have any connection to the Mahler prior to hearing this work. It is, in some ways, the antithesis of The Beatitudes which opened the disc. Der Abschied is a constantly shifting unresolved mist that keeps its hooks in you through tensions which are never satisfactorily released (sounds like Mahler, doesn't it?) and holds you, breathless, until the music just floats away. I swear I could still hear the final string harmonics and cadences for the next half hour after the piece ended. It never lets go.


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Over at Fare Forward, Cole Carnesecca provides some great insights into how we should think about calling, offering some similar sentiments to those expressed in my recent post on family and vocation. "Whatever else you may think you are called to," Carnesecca writes, "if you have a spouse and children, you are called to your family."
Focusing on the troubled marriages of Methodism founder John Wesley and Chinese evangelist John Sung, Carnesecca explains how a misaligned and over-spiritualized concept of calling can lead us to neglect our basic responsibilities:
We often can over-spiritualize [calling], defining it as a single God-ordained path or the type of thing that comes to the missionary or pastor but not to the lay member. Or we under-spiritualize it, thinking of it as more and no less than a "career." Both of these approaches miss two crucial points about calling.
I like to describe calling (in my other life as a youth pastor) as the meeting point of opportunity and obligation—what we are capable of doing and what we are responsible for. I mean this to apply to more "everyday" forms of calling— the way that God leads and guides individuals into life choices and experiences—and not the more "Damascus Road" forms of calling that are less difficult to understand. But for any form of calling, both opportunity and obligation must be taken into account and both can be misunderstood.
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A sequential, child-developmental approach to vocal music pedagogy for children in grades 3 and 4 is presented. You continue the study, begun in Methodology I, of the philosophy and practices inspired by Zoltán Kodály and the principles of Music Learning Theory developed through the research of Dr. Edwin Gordon. You will learn to plan and teach a curriculum for grades 3 and 4, based on folk and art music, that leads children to musicianship and musical literacy. You will also learn techniques for developing in your students skills in vocal production, in-tune singing, rhythm, movable-do solfa, ear training, inner hearing, dictation, musical memory, improvisation, part work, music notation and reading, and applying solfa skills to playing keyboard instruments.


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Gartner has added media tablets, such as Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab, to its computing hardware spending estimates beginning this quarter. The inclusion of media tablets increase worldwide IT spending by about $30 billion to total of whopping $3.6 trillion this year, according to the leading market research firm.
Worldwide IT spending is forecast to total $3.6 trillion in 2011, a 5.6% increase from $3.4 trillion in 2010, according to the latest outlook by Gartner, which slightly raised its outlook for 2011 from its previous forecast of 5.1% growth. Including media tablets has increased Gartner's computing hardware growth outlook from 7.5% to 9.5% for 2011. Worldwide media tablet spending is projected to reach $29.4 billion in 2011, up from $9.6 billion in 2010. Global spending on media tablets is forecast to increase at an annual average rate of 52% through 2015.
"The addition of media tablets, reinforced by an expected additional decline in the value of the dollar, accounts for the increase in top-line growth. Absent the addition of media tablets, the forecast would have slightly declined in constant-dollar terms; however, with their addition, there's virtually no change in underlying forecast growth at the level of overall IT," said Richard Gordon, research vice president at Gartner.
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Topic: What's the best way to implement this design?(association related)
Hey again rails programmers. As I continue to develop and learn RoR, I came across a few problems implementing associations(started using them a few days ago) between several models. Illustrated below is a table diagram of the several entities that I have to work with.
1)The user should be able to create a "device" on one 'form' which includes all of the models.
2)A "network" has many "plans." A "plan" can belong to several "networks."
3)A "plan" has many "devices." A "device can belong to several "plans."
4)A "network" has many "devices" through "plans." A "device" has many "networks" through "plans." (is this one even possible?)
5)A "device" has many "macs." A "mac" can only belong to one "device."
6)A "device" has many "ips." A "ip" can only belong to one "device."
7)A "device" has many "functions." A "function" can have many "devices."
8)A "device" has many "softwares." A "software" can have many "devices."
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class Network < ActiveRecord::Base
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class Plan < ActiveRecord::Base
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The Green Bay Packers signed safety Chris Banjo and wide receiver Omarius Hines, while waiving safety Ryan McMahon.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (7 votes).
In short: Blows away the cobwebs & mince pies on Boxing DayDate of review: January 3, 2013
In short: A great race for boxing day, muddy & hillyDate of review: January 3, 2013
In short: A great run for fun on Boxing Day - fancy dress optionalIn full: Muddy, hilly, great crowds and marshalls. A nice t-shirt for finishers. Only gripe was the queue to get over the stiles but didnt detract from the great atmosphere. Will be back again next year, already thinking what to dress up as....Date of review: January 3, 2012
In short: A great race!In full: This was my first time at the Chevin Chase and I loved every minute of it. This is a fun mix of hills, changing terrain types, mud and trails! Fortunately the weather was extremely mild, leading to lots of mud and soft ground. There are a couple of very short, steep climbs which will test everyone's determination, but they do pay off with spectacular views when at the summit of the Chevin. There was a slight hold up near the end of the race as we queued to cross stiles at either ends of a field, but the atmosphere was fun as people seemed glad to be out enjoying the fresh air! Not a PB course, simply for the stop-start-stiles, but excellent value and very well organised. I will definitely run again in 2012!Date of review: December 28, 2011
In short: Christmas isn't Christmas without doing the ChevinIn full: The Chevin is a Christmas highlight to make a dent in all the extra calories that get piled on.It doesn't get any less hilly, but the marshals & crowd support really give you a lift on the tricky parts. Very icy this year and a wait at the stiles for us slower runners cooled things down a bit-also no medium t-shirts left so my wife's got another kaftan, but apart from that it was all gravy and we're looking forward to C.C 2011. 10/10Date of review: December 29, 2010
In short: Wonderful Boxing Day RaceIn full: A tough trail/road course with a lot of climbing/descending over the 7 miles but ultimately very very rewarding.Special moment at the top of the last significant climb with clouds and a glorious view of a snow covered Wharfe valley. Already on my to do list for next year. Great fun.Date of review: December 27, 2010
In short: Cracking event and well worth doingIn full: Tough course with around 1000-1200 ft of climbing (and descending) but excellent scenery and a great atmosphere. Slightly spoiled by a cock up on the finish line meaning I lost 2 places (mainly due to a numberless runner trying to run through the finish line) but otherwise a very good race.Date of review: December 26, 2010
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The students at College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center in Decatur, Ga., were in the middle of their monthly community circle, singing a song, when President Barack Obama arrived for a visit.
While the visit had been planned for months, "the moment he walked in, I think everyone was in awe," says Aaron Luke '06, College Heights' lead pre-K teacher.
The President joined the preschoolers, singing and trying out the accompanying hand motions.
"He was so cordial, kind and relatable," Luke says. "He answered questions from the students and staff and spoke with us as if he had known us all his life."
College Heights has been hailed as a model for early childhood education, the only birth-through-age-five program connected to a public school system in the state. "Since we piloted the program in Georgia and because of our reputation educating this unique population, we were chosen to receive a visit from President Obama," Luke says. "I do believe my school system is very innovative and child-centered. We strive to make our instruction planned, purposeful and playful. We want our students to be able to identify and own their learning."
Teaching is a career Luke didn't contemplate as a political science major until he took part in UNH's President's Public Service Fellowship program following his sophomore year. "Initially I began school with the intention of being a corporate lawyer," he said. But something changed when he worked with children from a homeless shelter in a summer program at Christian Community Action in New Haven.
"The love, the genuineness and the sheer appreciation the children showed me that summer caused me to rethink my life goals," says Luke, who continued to volunteer there after his fellowship ended. He went on to earn a master's degree in school counseling at Southern Adventist University.
Luke says he is grateful for UNH's focus on experiential learning because it led him to an entirely different life than he'd ever imagined. "I did not try to be a teacher," he says. "But when you find your calling, it's virtually impossible to avoid it."
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Committee votes to change local law
MAYVILLE – Some legislators are preparing to change the rules in order to sell the Chautauqua County Home.
The Administrative Services Committee discussed a local law Tuesday to amend the 1975 local law requiring a two-thirds legislative vote in order to sell real property in Chautauqua County.
The amendment – supported by Chairman Jay Gould, R-Ashville; George Borrello, R-Irving; John Runkle, R-Stockton; Robert Stewart, R-Ellington; Tom Erlandson, D-Frewsburg; Larry Barmore, R-Gerry; Mark Tarbrake, R-Ellicott; Paula DeJoy, D-Jamestown; Vince Horrigan, R-Bemus Point; Paul Wendel, R-Lakewood; Fred Croscut, R-Sherman; David Himelein, R-Findley Lake; and John Hemmer, R-Westfield – would allow a simple majority vote in order to sell property. And, it requires only a simple majority vote to amend the law.
"We are losing $9,000 a day," Tarbrake said. "We can't afford to keep this facility. That's the bottom line. I think it's important we sell it now."
Lori Cornell, D-Jamestown, once again reinforced that while she is for selling the home, she is not for selling it to potential purchaser William (Avi) Rothner of Altitude Health Services.
"It's a question of the buyer," Cornell said. "Last month, we defeated a buyer with a poor reputation and questionable business practices. Now, what this local law is effectively doing is changing the rules after the game. There was a loss. It's time to move on. (It's) time to get a better buyer."
Cornell and Bob Scudder, R-Fredonia, voted against the proposed changes to the local law. The local law will be discussed Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. during the full legislature meeting.
Additionally, during Tuesday's meeting, a resolution from Timothy Hoyer, D-Jamestown, amending rules and regulations of the Chautauqua County Legislature was unanimously declined by the committee.
In the resolution to amend the rules and regulations of the legislature, it was suggested that instead of opening legislature meetings with a prayer, legislators should recite the New York state oath of office.
"The prayers that open the legislature sessions are almost always Christian in nature, thus establishing not only a religion but favoring one religion over others," the resolution read.
The resolution was not discussed by the committee, and Hoyer was not in attendance for questioning or comments. However, following the meeting, County Executive Greg Edwards said he was glad the committee vetoed the resolution.
"My position is, we need more pledge to our constitution," Edwards said. "We need more individual prayer, which that is what this is, the full legislature praying. I had full intention to veto this if it landed on my desk. I am very encouraged that this committee did not even take up debate and merely voted in opposition to it."
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More:Questions Submitted on DipNote | Text TranscriptSuzan Johnson Cook, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, held a conversation with Dr. Chris Seiple, President of the Institute for Global Engagement, on the role of religion in foreign policy. The discussion was moderated by Cheryl Benton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. Members of the general public were invited to participate by submitting questions on DipNote, some of which were selected for response during the broadcast.
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why spiritual believes r so important to society when its extremism brings war and death ? Is the islamic message right for kids? is islamic antisenitism right for future generation? is chinese spritual sovietism the way out for this matter?
Amjad K. in California writes:
Madam Ambassador --
Thank you for all your hard work and courage to protect religious freedom all over the world. God bless you for your leadership.
My question:
Several million Ahmadi Muslims are currently excluded from Pakistan's joint electorate and are effectively disenfranchised. They can only vote if they declare themselves to be non-Muslim, which they obviously won't do. We're now hitting the 10-year anniversary of Pakistan's Chief Executive Order (No. 15) that excludes Ahmadi Muslims from the joint electorate. What, if anything, will you do to end this religio-political apartheid?
Warm regards,
Amjad K., Esq.
National Director of Public Affairs
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Kambiz K. in Pakistan writes:
It is a common practice for Pakistani to exhibit anti-Semitic behavior. Sometimes students are encouraged by staff or administration of the educational institutions (when the Jewish staff members or their families are to be targeted). Please remember that Faisal Shezad, the individual behind the New York Time Square Plot, studied in such a school.
Many of these students, then seek admission in US and other western countries. In US, they pose a threat not only to the US homeland security, but also to the Jewish people living there. It is a matter of time a terroristic attack may be carried out by such individuals (causing a loss of Jewish and American lives).
It is requested that educational institutions of Pakistan be required to give a certificate that the applicant did not participate in any anti-Semitic activity. A similar certificate be required from the institution also, that they, their administration, their staff members have not taken any part in anti-Semitic activity. Failure to do so should have repercussions for such schools.
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Addicts hurt more than just themselves
We applaud the local, state and federal law enforcement authorities for a successful roundup of 36 suspected drug dealers Wednesday in Franklin County. That's not to say we presume that these defendants are guilty – that will be determined in court – but we are glad that police are doing their job to actively investigate dangerous activity and, when they have sufficient evidence, make arrests in as safe a manner as possible.
While many are not aware of the severity of the drug problem in the North Country, this latest bust is an eye-opener. Cocaine is old news up here; prescription drugs are a new wave but well known; but the fact that police also found significant quantities of heroin, crack cocaine and materials for making methamphetamine is scary.
Scarier still is to see in the paper the mugshots and names of young men and women they knew as little kids, now accused of spreading the disease of hard drugs further throughout the community.
With these suspects off the street, we hope to see fewer incidents related to drugs, such as break-ins, robberies and domestic abuse – but we wouldn't bet on it. They might go to jail or get probation, but there will be a lasting effect on their families, friends, boyfriends and girlfriends. Addiction is a major cause of poverty, and it can result in loss of work, divorce, alienation from family, incarceration, homelessness or even the worst-case scenario, death.
Addicts and dealers leave marks that can scar their children, who might be doomed to the same fate if they don't have the support system needed to steer them in the right direction. The impact from addiction weakens families and society as well as the nation: financially, physically and psychologically.
We see the young, single parents going to the food pantry or into the social services office, living day-to-day with no job and no plan to better themselves. Most are healthy enough to work but as helplessly dependent as wild animals that have been fed and lost their ability to hunt.
It seems that by the time they are ready to ask for help, they are already in crisis mode and sinking fast, with little hope of changing their lifestyle. A stint in jail, food pantries, food stamps and welfare are short-term fixes. They're necessary services to provide, but we need a better long-term solution.
As we see it, the only option in tackling many of these addictions is to start now with the very young and advise them to avoid the rut that addicts in their families are stuck in.
We know this kind of thing is already being done, and we appreciate those who do it through schools, churches, youth centers, etc. But based on the evidence of Wednesday's drug bust, the current efforts aren't enough.
More people in our communities need to work one-on-one with children and teach them, essentially, survival skills. Showing the next generation that we care about them will help give them hope, respect, work ethic and other values to help them avoid the dismal life others chose.
For those already struggling with addition, it is up to them to break from that lifestyle. Aid is available to them, as well as consequences to help give them the self-discipline they'll need to straighten out. Enabling them will only make it worse.
But for the innocent children, they have no choice growing up in drug-ridden environments. It is up to all of us to help them make smart life choices if we want to see the next generation break the cycle.


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Optional Practical Training
- Definition of "Optional Practical Training (OPT)"
- Eligibility Requirements
- Application Deadline
- Importance of the Actual Date You Complete Your Program of Study
- Application and Authorization Procedures
- Authorization May Not Be Rescinded or Deferred
- Change of Employer After Post-Completion Practical Training has been authorized
- Limits on periods of unemployment
Definition of "Optional Practical Training"
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain actual employment experience in your chosen profession for a maximum of one year. Its purpose is to complement your academic work. Optional practical training falls into two categories: (1) part-time employment (20 hours per week or less) while school is in session; (2) full-time employment after you have completed your degree.
Eligibility Requirements
Students who have completed one full academic year may engage in Optional Practical Training. An application for OPT may be submitted early prior to completing one academic year, but authorization will only be granted from the date the student actually completes a full academic year.
A student authorized for 12 months of OPT becomes eligible for another 12 months of OPT when he/she changes to a higher educational level (ie. Bachelors to Masters; Masters to Doctorate).
A student may be granted authorization to engage in temporary employment for OPT:
- While school is in session provided that OPT does not exceed 20 hours a week.
- After completion of study or after completion of all course requirements for the degree, excluding thesis or equivalent.
- OPT can be requested during the 60 day grace period at the completion of study.
- A student must complete OPT within a 14 month period following the completion of study.
Part-Time: Part-Time OPT (maximum of 20 hours per week) is permitted while school is in session, but students must be registered for a full course load. A part-time OPT period is computed at half the regular full-time period. For example, students who choose to engage in OPT while school is in session during the fall semester (4-1/2 months) would have two months and one week deducted from the total one year. If you are applying for part-time (before completion of studies) OPT, you can only work 20 hours per week while school is in session. You may work full-time during vacations.
Full-time: Full-time OPT is permitted during the school recess, after completion of all course work, or after the completion of all requirements for the degree.
Application Deadline
Application for Optional Practical Training (OPT) should be submitted several months prior to the beginning date of employment, since the application process with USCIS is a lengthy one. OPT must be requested within the 60 days after completion of studies.
Students may not start working until they receive their Employment Authorization to engage in practical training related to their field of study. During the period in which a student is on OPT, the student must notify the International Student Services Coordinator if his or her address changes, if the student wishes to discontinue OPT, if the student transfers out to another school, additionally, the student must report the name and address of employer.
Importance of the Actual Date You Complete Your Program of Study
USCIS regulations refer to the date you complete all requirements for a program of study and not to the date you participate in graduation ceremonies and receive a certificate or diploma. Your lawful F-1 status expires 60 days after the date you complete degree requirements, and you are expected to leave the country by that date unless you have filed an application for practical training or made other arrangements to lawfully remain in the United States by continuing on for another degree or change your immigration status.
Application and Authorization Procedures
Your permission to begin optional practical training is not official until you have received an "Employment Authorization Document" (EAD) and the starting date on the EAD is reached.
Authorization May Not Be Rescinded or Deferred
Once authorization to engage in optional practical training is granted and the EAD is issued, it may not be rescinded, canceled, or deferred. This means that, after optional practical training is authorized by USCIS, unexpected delays in completing degree requirements, inability to find an appropriate job, or loss of a job may reduce the time you have available for work.
Change of Employer After Post-Completion Practical Training
You may change employers after your have begun authorized employment provided the new job is directly related to your major field of study and appropriate for someone having your level of education.
Limits on periods of unemployment
Students who are on full-time OPT after completion of studies may have up to 90 days of unemployment. Please read the information below carefully, so that you clearly understand how it will affect your status in the USA.
If you do not have qualifying employment, each day during the period when OPT authorization begins and ends counts as a day of unemployment. The only exception—the only time when unemployment will not be calculated—is the period of up to 10 days between the end of one job and the beginning of the next job. Time spent outside the USA will count as unemployment unless you travel while employed and your leave is authorized by your employer.
Consequence of exceeding the 90 day period unemployment
Students who have exceeded the 90 day period of unemployment while on full-time OPT will violate their status unless they do one of the following:
- Apply to continue their education by change of level or transferring to another SEVIS certified school
- Depart the USA
- Taken some action to maintain another legal status
How will the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enforce the 90 day provision?
Students may be denied future immigration benefits that rely on the student's valid F-1 status. Additionally, DHS may review the SEVIS data base for an individual at random or for all students on full-time OPT and terminate a student's record if it fails to show the student maintained the proper period of employment. The student will be given the opportunity to show that they complied with all OPT requirements, including maintaining their employment.
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Drosera rotundifolia
Drosera rotundifolia (the common sundew or round-leaved sundew) is a species of sundew, a carnivorous plant often found in bogs, marshes and fens. One of the most widespread sundew species, it is generally circumboreal, being found in all of northern Europe, much of Siberia, large parts of northern North America, Korea, Japan and is also found on New Guinea.
The leaves of the common sundew are arranged in a basal rosette. The narrow, hairy 1.3-5 centimetre long petioles support 4-10 millimetres long laminae. The upper surface of the lamina is densely covered with red glandular hairs that secrete a sticky mucilage (see Carnivory section, below).
A typical plant has a diameter of around 3-5 centimetres, with a 5-25 centimetre tall inflorescence. The flowers grow on one side of a single slender, hairless stalk that emanates from the centre of the leaf rosette. White or pink in colour, the five-petalled flowers produce 1-1.5 mm light brown seeds that are slender and tapered.[1]
In the winter, D. rotundifolia produces a hibernaculum in order to survive the cold conditions. This consists of a bud of tightly curled leaves at ground level.
The plant feeds on insects, which are attracted to its bright red colour and its glistening drops of mucilage, loaded with a sugary substance, that cover its leaves. It has evolved this carnivorous behaviour in response to its habitat, which is usually poor in nutrients or so acidic that nutrient availability is severely decreased. The plant uses enzymes to dissolve the insects - which become stuck to the glandular tentacles - and extract nitrates and other nutrients from their bodies.
In North America, the common sundew is found in all parts of Canada except the Canadian Prairies and the tundra regions, southern Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and along the Appalachian Mountains south to Georgia and Louisiana.
It is found in much of Europe, including the British Isles, most of France, the Benelux nations, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Belarus, the Baltic countries, Sweden and Finland, as well as northern portions of Portugal, Spain, Romania and Iceland and southern regions of Norway and Greenland. It is infrequent in Austria and Hungary, and some populations are scattered around the Balkans.
In Britain, this is the most common form of sundew and can be found on Exmoor, Dartmoor, Sedgemoor, the Lake District, Shropshire, and Pennines in Scotland, among other places. It is usually found in bogs, marshes and in hollows or corries on the side of mountains.
In Asia, it is found across Siberia and Japan, as well as parts of Turkey, the Caucasus region, the Kamchatka Peninsula and southern parts of Korea. Populations can also be found on the island of New Guinea.
The common sundew thrives in wetlands such as marshes and fens.[2] It is also found in wet stands of black spruce, Sphagnum bogs, silty and boggy shorelines and wet sands. It prefers open, sunny or partly sunny habitats.
The round leaved sundew is classified as "Least concern" in the IUCN red list. In North America, the roundleaf sundew is considered endangered in the U.S. states of Illinois and Iowa, exploitably vulnerable in New York and threatened in Tennessee. [1]
Medicinal Properties
According to D.H. Paper et al.,[3] Drosera rotundifolia plant extracts show great efficacy as an anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic, more so than D. madagascariensis, as a result of the flavonoids such as hyperoside, quercetin and isoquercetin, but not the naphthoquinones present in the extracts. The flavonoids are thought[4] to affect the M3 muscarinic receptors in smooth muscle, causing the antispasmodic effects. Ellagic acid in D. rotundifolia extracts has also been shown to have anti-angiogenic effects.
- ^ Regents of the University of California (1993). The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California. Berkeley, California: University of California Press. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?3427,3428,3430.
- ^ C.Michael Hogan. 2011. Drosera rotundifolia. Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. M.McGinley & C.J.Cleveland. National Council for Science and the Environment. Washington DC
- ^ Paper, D.H.; Karall, E.; Kremser, M.; Krenn, L. (April 2005). "Comparison of the antiinflammatory effects of Drosera rotundifolia and Drosera madagascariensis in the HET-CAM assay". Phytotherapy Research 19 (4): 323–6. doi:10.1002/ptr.1666. PMID 16041727.
- ^ Krenn L, Beyer G, Pertz HH, et al. (2004). "In vitro antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects of Drosera rotundifolia". Arzneimittelforschung 54 (7): 402–5. PMID 15344845.
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- Karen Legasy, Shayna LaBelle-Beadman and Brenda Chambers. (1995). Forest Plants of Northeastern Ontario. Ontario: Lone Pine Publishing.
- (Swedish) Den virtuella floran - Rundsileshår. Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, 1997. Accessed 31 May, 2005.
Drosera rotundifolia in a peat moss cushion
In unusual ground, Tablelands, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
D. rotundifolia from the bog at Lake Bemidji State Park


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Bob Bauer
Apparently things were just too darn transparent
So the solution, of course, is to make things a bit more opaque while still pretending to be "transparent". And how does one do that? By kicking the guy dedicated to that job – the so-called "ethics czar" – upstairs, and shifting those responsiblities elsewhere. Like to someone who is known not to favor transparency at all.
Obama transferred "ethics czar" Norm Eisen to the Czech Republic to serve as U.S. ambassador. Some of Eisen's duties will be handed to Domestic Policy Council member Steven Croley, but most of them, it appears, will shift over to the already-full docket of White House Counsel Bob Bauer.
Bauer is an insider's insider. And in his own words and actions, doesn't at all favor disclosure of public affairs, at least not like President Transparency promised:
Bauer's own words — gathered by the diligent folks at the Sunlight Foundation — show disdain for openness and far greater belief in the good intentions of those in power than of those trying to check the powerful. In December 2006, when the Federal Election Commission proposed more precise disclosure requirements for parties, Bauer took aim at the practice of muckraking enabled by such disclosure.
On his blog, Bauer derided the notion "that politicians and parties are pictured as forever trying to get away with something," saying this was an idea for which "there is a market, its product cheaply manufactured and cheaply sold." In other words — we keep too close an eye on our leaders.
And there's more:
In August 2006 Bauer blogged, "disclosure is a mostly unquestioned virtue deserving to be questioned." This is the man the White House has put in charge of making this the most open White House ever.
Most telling might have been Bauer's statements about proposed regulations of 527 organizations: "If it's not done with 527 activity as we have seen, it will be done in other ways," he told the Senate rules committee.
"There are other directions, to be sure, that people are actively considering as we speak. Without tipping my hand or those of others who are professionally creative, the money will find an outlet."
So there you go, another political promise from the man who gave us "hope" and "change" quietly changed so that it still conform with the letter of the promise – i.e. there's still someone in charge of "transparency" – but not its spirit.
If this isn't a Rahmbo (Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel) move, I don't know what is. It has his fingerprints all over it.
I know – big surprise.


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Dec 01, 2011
IT at Your Service
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Delta College's Q-TV is pleased to announce the re-broadcasting of four award winning, locally produced documentaries during their May Fest pledge drive. This is the first time Q-TV is showing all of its latest local documentaries during one pledge drive. The local history documentaries have always been very well supported by viewers and a couple of these documentaries have not been aired recently.
Saturday, May 11 from 5:30pm - 7pm
It's the story of the people and companies of the Saginaw Valley and the role they played in the home front war effort. Included in the documentary are segments on Bay City's Defoe Shipyard, which produced over 150 ships in three years of war production. Along with stories of the Saginaw GM gun plant which manufactured over a million machine guns and the contributions of The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning to winning WWII. Features local documentary film maker Ric Mixter and Q-TV Producer/Director Bob Przybylski.
Saturday, May 11 from 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Learn the story of railroading in Michigan from its arrival in 1838, to the present day revival of railroad transportation. The railroad was a major catalyst for the development of the state, and changed the lives of its residents through the ability to get goods from around the country and opened up convenient travel over long distances, which before the railroads were major difficult journeys. Features local documentary film maker Ric Mixter and Q-TV producer/director Bob Przybylski.
Tuesday, May 14 from 8pm - 10pm
Twenty-four local Korean War Veterans tell their emotional stories of the "forgotten war"… 60 years later. The documentary premiered on Delta College's Q-TV in September 2012 and recently was awarded the Michigan Association of Broadcasters "Best in Category" Documentary award. Features long-time supporter Dick Dolinski, Q-TV producer/director Bob Przybylski and narrator Robert Stafford.
Thursday, May 16 from 8pm - 9:30pm
The "shanty boys" and "timber barons" of Michigan's lumbering past were some of the most important and colorful figures in our state's history. These hardy men became folk heroes cutting their way through the Michigan woods and fighting their way through the saloons, gambling halls and sin parlors of the local lumber towns. These pioneers were tremendously important in the growth of such towns as Bay City, Saginaw and Midland. Features narrator Eric Jylha and Q-TV producer/director Bob Przybylski.
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4 Adventure Runs for the Aspiring FKT'er
Whether you want to try for an FKT or take a more leisurely outing, here are a few adventure runs to put on your list
Editors' Note: This article originally appeared in conjunction with "Fast Times (and Aesthetic Lines)" in our March 2014 issue.
1. Four Passes Loop
White River National Forest, Colorado
About 28 miles and 7,600 feet of climb.
- Men's FKT: Sage Canaday, 4 hours 27 minutes 10 seconds, September 5, 2013.
- Women's FKT: unknown.
- (source:fastestknowntime.proboards.com/thread/22).
A lollipop lop in Colorado's Elk Range that crosses, you guessed it, four passes above 12,000 feet altitude. In this quintessential Rocky Mountain terrain, soak in the wildflowers, turquoise lakes, scree slopes, snowfields and chirping marmots.