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Chris and Jo put two red and four blue ribbons in a box. They each pick a ribbon from the box without looking. Jo wins if the two ribbons are the same colour. Is the game fair?
Identical discs are flipped in the air. You win if all of the faces
show the same colour. Can you calculate the probability of winning
with n discs?
Is this a fair game? How many ways are there of creating a fair
game by adding odd and even numbers?
7 balls are shaken in a container. You win if the two blue balls
touch. What is the probability of winning?
Six balls of various colours are randomly shaken into a trianglular
arrangement. What is the probability of having at least one red in
the corner?
This interactivity invites you to make conjectures and explore
probabilities of outcomes related to two independent events.
Move your counters through this snake of cards and see how far you
can go. Are you surprised by where you end up?
Some people offer advice on how to win at games of chance, or how
to influence probability in your favour. Can you decide whether
advice is good or not?
Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.
Imagine flipping a coin a number of times. Can you work out the
probability you will get a head on at least one of the flips?
Alison and Charlie are playing a game. Charlie wants to go first so Alison lets him. Was that such a good idea?
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Government Shutdown Halts Aircraft Sales, Slows NextGen Research
The shutdown of the federal government entered its third day on Thursday, with aviation concerns throughout the United States arguing this shutdown is detrimental to the National Airspace System (NAS) and threatens to derail some critical infrastructure modernization initiatives.
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More than 800,000 federal employees remain furloughed, including more than 15,000 FAA employees. Until the government shutdown is over, there will be no sales or deliveries of commercial aircraft in the United States due to the furlough of employees at the Airmen and Aircraft Registry in Oklahoma City.
"The furlough of employees at the Airmen and Aircraft Registry in Oklahoma City has resulted in a hold on all U.S. aircraft registrations. The FAA has explained to aircraft manufacturers inside and outside of the U.S. that aircraft registrations will resume when the government shutdown ends," FAA said in an emailed statement to Avionics Magazine.
Outside of the aircraft sales stoppage, NextGen initiatives will also be slowed down or halted. "Development operational testing, and evaluation of NextGen technologies" as well as "development of NextGen safety standards" have been suspended during the shutdown, the Department of Transportation (DoT) said in its report titled "operations during a lapse in annual appropriations."
Air traffic controllers are considered exempt in a government shutdown, and are working although they're not getting paid.
"I implore Congress to reach an agreement to end this shutdown, which is hurtful to our nation's aviation system, our economy and the American people," said Paul Rinaldi, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA).
According to NATCA, thousands of aviation improvement projects are being halted as a result of the shutdown, including the delay of the opening of a new runway at one of the nation's busiest airports, Chicago O'Hare.
There will also be a delay in "major mechanical upgrades scheduled for three air traffic control En Route Centers," and a delay in all projects affecting "surveillance radars that feed the 100 busiest airports in the nation," NATCA said in a statement.
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President Ed Bolen called the shutdown "destructive" for the aviation industry, and proposed a number of different initiatives, including reforming the aircraft certification process and prioritizing certain NextGen projects, such as the shift from a radar-based system to a satellite-based one.
"The aviation industry is more regulated than most, so the government shutdown, and further moves to continue cutting federal spending, will have a more profound long-term impact on our industry than for others," Bolen said. "This means that, while tough choices need to be made when it comes to funding aviation programs and services, they must be made wisely."
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This short list of books is meant to avoid the obvious works one might find in a Christmas list. So I've omitted great works like A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Charlie Brown Christmas (which I've included) is probably the only that would make the popular lists we often see because it's so well known in our culture because of the television series that preceded the book.
The works below all have a strong Christmas connection, even the military history books and the two children's book I included. This is of course by no means a complete list, but they are all accounts I have read and value. Any of them would make excellent gifts this year. Please feel free to add to this list in the comments section.
1) On the Incarnation of the Word: Simply one of the most profound and beautiful books ever written about Christ. On the Incarnation by Athanasius was written in the 4th Century. Very few works can penetrate the soul and explain the purpose and glory of God putting on human flesh like this one. Athanasius reminds of such ancient truths as, "For the death which they thought to inflict on Him as dishonor and disgrace has become the glorious monument to death's defeat."


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BADLAND Level 32 Tips and Strategies
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I was thinking of pulling of pulling a "Lennon" and having my girlfriend come to my work-place. You know she would sit in on meetings, put her opinion out there when it wasn't asked, and start warbling uncontrollably at crucial points during the meeting. During my work-time in the office, she would sit in a corner and leerily watch my work associates haggle back and forth with me on accounting issues.
One-time somebody asked me why my girl was with me during work - I replied because she's a part of me just like i have a left and a right hand - i have her. I don't think people get it.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers the following grant programs: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom | Dairy Business Planning Grants | Dairy Profitability and Enhancement Grants | Sustainable Agriculture Grants | Forest Protection Reserve - Incident Response Grants Program (To help prevent or slow the speed of the Emerald Ash Borer) | Forest Protection Reserve - Planning & Preparedness Grants Program (To prevent or slow the spread and subsequent impacts of Emerald Ash Borer)
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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a wide variety of grant programs to cities, counties, townships, non-profits, schools, private individuals and others. Areas covered include: Aquatic invasive species | Education, planning and research | Enforcement | Forest management | Habitat improvement | Land conservation | Recreation | Water | Wildlife conservation.
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Vivien Halas has posted this filmic remembrance of her father John Halas (1912-1995), who would have been 100 years old today. Halas, whose studio, Halas & Batchelor, made the first British animated feature, Animal Farm (1954), was obviously a seminal figure in British animation and also served as the founding president of ASIFA-International. The documentary […]
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The Daily Ugly: Vanessa Minnillo
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In Vegas over the weekend. Now don"t get me wrong - she"s a gorgeous, gorgeous girl. But a girl this gorgeous has no business getting stuck in beauty pageant hell. The hair, the dress, the "world peace" smile - Miss Teen USA? Maybe. Miss MTV TRL??? Absolutely f&cking NOT!!! And Ew. Don"t get me started on Jesse Metcalfe. I"d rather go through the disappointing motions with Matthew Broderick on Broadway before contemplating quivering for Jesse Metcalfe. Please. Please.


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Summer Camp: From Soil to Supper
Soil to Supper summer camp at the University of Northern Iowa will be held July 6-10th at the educational Creekside Harmony Garden located behind the CEEE. Participants will enjoy a week of learning how science, math, health and nutrition all play a vital role in growing a garden.
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NYPA Chief Operating Officer Carey—A Cortlandt Resident—Receives National Award from U.S. Green Building Council
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WHITE PLAINS—Timothy S. Carey, chief operating officer (COO), New York Power Authority (NYPA), was honored for his contribution to sustainable design and implementing green building construction guidelines at an award ceremony Thursday (Nov. 10) during the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)—Green Building 2005 Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Carey, a former Westchester County legislator, served as president and chief executive officer of the Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) when the BPCA Board of Directors voted to adopt a policy of sustainable construction for the remaining 4.5 million square feet of undeveloped land in Battery Park City. Carey was responsible for BPCA's adoption of Residential and Commercial Environmental Guidelines, which mandate that all future development in Battery Park City reduce energy and water consumption, incorporate recycled materials in construction as well as recycle construction waste and enhance indoor air quality. The Solaire in Battery Park City was the nation's first sustainable residential high-rise building constructed under these guidelines.
"The Power Authority family of customers, staff and trustees across New York extend to Tim our heartiest congratulations on this well-deserved recognition," said Joseph J. Seymour, chairman, NYPA. "Tim's expertise in sustainable design and construction perfectly complements NYPA's energy conservation initiatives to help realize Governor George Pataki's efforts to reduce dependency on foreign oil, improve air quality and cut utility costs."
"Tim fully appreciates that attainment of environmental and economic goals doesn't have to come at the expense of one or the other, and that's crystallized by the sustainable building construction at Battery Park City Authority, which he spearheaded," said Eugene W. Zeltmann, president and chief executive officer, NYPA. "Advanced energy technologies make progress in both areas possible, as we're proving everyday at the New York Power Authority through investment in energy efficiency and new clean generating technologies."
The 2005 USGBC Leadership Award for Advocacy and Influence recognizes outstanding vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction. Governor Pataki received the 2002 USGBC Leadership Award for being the first Governor to introduce Green Building Tax Credits and for his overall work toward promoting sustainable development.
During his tenure at BPCA, Carey was also responsible for working to recover Battery Park City following the attack on the World Trade Center, located across the street. In September 2005, Carey was appointed NYPA COO after stepping down from the BPCA following six years of service.
Before joining the BPCA, Carey served as chairman and executive director of the New York State Consumer Protection Board and as director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for Governor Pataki. He began his public service career in 1984, when he was elected to the first of five consecutive terms on the Westchester County Board of Legislators as representative of the city of Peekskill and the town of Cortlandt. As a legislator, he served as chairman of both the Committee on Community Affairs and Housing, and the Public Works Committee. He also chaired the Task Force on the Board of Elections. His membership service included seats on the following committees: Public Works, Budget, Legislative, and County Officers and Departments. He also served on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
Carey currently serves as chairman of the Westchester Community College Board of Trustees. He formerly served as a board member for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, a public-benefit corporation that encourages innovative technologies for solutions to energy and environmental issues, and as a trustee for NYPA.
Mr. Carey and his wife Alida reside in the town of Cortlandt. They are the proud parents of a daughter, Dawn, and three sons, Thomas, Sean, and Brian and have four grandchildren. Carey has written and lectured on issues of government and politics.
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No trick or treat for mePosted Monday, October 13, 2008, at 11:05 AM
With Halloween fast approaching, my mind is scrambling to come up with a plan.
I guess I am somewhat of a "stick-in-the-mud" when it comes to Halloween. It is really not a holiday I enjoy. It would be okay with me if it were wiped off the calendar, but I see no chance of that ever happening. I have never been much into ghosts and hauntings, witches and spells, or blood and guts. I realize there are those who thrive on this sort of thing, and I respect there right to do so.
However, in my opinion, life holds enough bone-chilling situations. I do not feel the need to bring more horrifying scenes into my mind. I have had the unfortunate experience of being way too close to some people who find joy in watching the innocent mutilation of someone on the big screen and all too often this joy for the twisted and unnecessary suffering of others has spilled over into their everyday lives.
I guess for this reason, I have grown a distaste for Halloween. Because Halloween is celebrated in the schools and by most of my children's friends, I do not feel it fair to tell them they cannot dress up for the occasion and go door to door in search of treats. Although I can control the types of costumes my children wear and place restrictions on their activities which help to make the holiday safe as well as fun, I cannot control the minds of those who think it is humorous to hand out tricks instead of treats.
There have been many times while walking my children from house to house, we have stumbled upon a residence that was frightening to them. When this happens we, of course, skip that house and move on to the next, but the damage has already been done. My children have already been exposed to a scene of mutilation with blood and guts scattered all over the ground. These are the types of sights I work so hard to shelter them from. That is one reason I only allow them to watch certain types of movies. I do not want them exposed to scene's which will cause them to have nightmares. There is a great amount of research which concludes some kids who are exposed to violence are prone to commit violence. I am sure this is not the case for every child who happens upon a haunted yard or watches one or two horror flicks, but why take the chance.
For unexplainable reasons, Halloween is bothering me more this year than in the past. Lately I have found myself pondering my options for this upcoming Halloween. I know there are many families who share my views about the holiday. Many churches even offer an alternate event for area children. I am thinking this might be a good year to begin a new family tradition in my home which allows us to have a good time without being exposed to unnecessary fear.
My problem lies not in making the decision to do something different, but in what that something different should be. Several options exist. We could make it a pizza and movie night at our house complete with candy. We could play some special games in which the kids could earn candy for participating. It might even be fun to make several fall-related crafts or carve jack-o-lanterns. I am sure there are many creative ideas we could come up with. I will probably ask my children to casts their votes for a new tradition. Whatever we do, I know we will have fun because we will be together.
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I've never understood why some groups get so shaken up over Halloween. I grew up in one of the oldest of the old school churches in town, and they celebrate Halloween to this day. No namby pamby "Fall Festival" or "Fall Fiesta", the real deal. Yes, Halloween has it's origins in pagan mysticism - but so do the easter bunny and easter eggs, and nobody's called for a ban on them (yet).
We co-opted Christmas trees, Christmas hams, and yule logs from the pagans as well:
-- Posted by Nick Graham on Mon, Oct 13, 2008, at 4:09 PM
I am a Christian! This is why I do not go to any of the organized religious churches. I will not partake in these pagan rituals that the churches traditionally accept into their beliefs and celebrate. I do not believe because a church group accepts these practices makes it OK. On the contrary, the Holy Bible teaches against the traditions of man. The pagan rituals have been around long before the organized church. Everyone has the right to believe what they want. I believe the Holy Spirit has opened my eyes to these false traditions people call Christian and feel I am very blessed. May our Heavenly Father lift the veil from your eyes so you can see what the word of God has to say about this issue�
"Whatever we do, I know we will have fun because we will be together."
Thats what it is all about anyway... Blessings
-- Posted by My_2_Cents on Tue, Oct 14, 2008, at 12:50 AM
Interesting blog. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and beliefs...that is what makes this country great. However, the only thing that scares me more than "a scene of mutilation with blood and guts scattered all over the ground" are those parents who opt to try and place their children in a bubble. This is a scary and quite honestly, dangerous thing to do. Sure we want to protect our children. Sure we would love to keep them innocent for as long as possible. That is not the problem. The problem is, when you do not expose or allow your children to experience the world for what it is and instead pretend it is something else, you are not only fooling yourself and your child(ren) but you are harming them as well.
I could not imagine if I grew up with parents who had opted not to let me experience Halloween, scary movies, trick or treating or any of the goodies that are associated with the holiday. These children that are being held back from these experiences do not grow to be adults that have better sets of values and morals than those who dress up as scary creatures and watch Friday the 13th while eating their candy on October 31. It only makes them a little more closed minded and uncertain of things that occur in this world as they grow into adulthood.
I am scared more of opinions such as this one than I am of allowing my children to walk through a haunted house. Halloween is neither christian or non-christian event. It is the one time of the year where both children and adults can be whomever they want to be. Why take that away? Being exposed to "unnecessary fear" occurs everywhere and at any given moment. Not just on Halloween. If a child is not allowed to have these faux experiences from a ghoul or an orchestrated crime scene on a lawn, then how are they going to be prepared to deal with REAL fear as they grow into adults?
As far as spending time with your family goes, I applaud you for this. There are many families who do not wish to spend time together. My husband and I eagerly take our children out each and every year to go trick or treating and I believe that we do have wonderful memories of our family "spending time together" on that night.
A nightmare is our country going to war, famine, widespread diseases or even an economic disaster such as a great depression. Not a holiday aimed at pretend and play. Sure there might some fake blood involved. Heck there may even be guts strewn on the lawn. If I had a choice on whether to expose my child to Freddy Krueger or losing our home due to the economy, believe me....Freddy could sit in our living room. I would rather have his "Nightmares" on my television for an hour or so instead of trying to explain to my children why we are experiencing harsh times while sleeping in our car or on the streets sharing a can of beans. Now that is scary!
This thought of "protecting" children is scary. Let them do what they do best, be kids. Enjoy, experience and live. I have been exposed to way more terrifying experiences than those a cast and crew can show me. But I refuse to hide my kids from the world just because of my personal fears that life can hold. That train of thought is more terrifying than allowing my kid to get scared for a few moments as he or she gathers candy or watches a scary movie.
-- Posted by farmspice on Wed, Oct 15, 2008, at 10:35 AM
I think that having a safe, family centered alternative to Halloween is wonderful. I also give you KUDOS for taking the initiative to recognize your child's fear and for preventing it in the future. Their kids! It's our job to protect them. If they are scared by some of the things on halloween it's fine to keep them from it. Our children should not have to be exposed to the same fears we are, trust me I am not about to tell my kids that they need to live in fear because of our economy, Im going to do my job as a parent to provide for them. I do not believe that they have to be exposed to blood and guts just because it's "realistic." I agree that our children do need to know that bad things happen, but I do not think we should show them things that scare them at young ages to do it. If they are scared then they aren't enjoying themselves and that is the point of a celebration! You can educate your children without scaring them, you can protect them without fooling them.
You don't have to expose your children to the truth by making them participate in something that scares them.
The holiday doesn't have to be about blood and guts just to be "Halloween". There's so much more to the holiday, like candy, pumpkins, hay rack rides and more. Just spending time with your children will make it memorable.
I am taking my children trick or treating, but to houses we know. Then our local restaurant is having a costume contest and everyone who dresses up gets free hotdogs and drinks. I plan on doing that and then going home and making carmel apples and spending time together!
-- Posted by Katie Oharah, FS Tribune Editorial Assistant on Wed, Oct 15, 2008, at 7:23 PM
Everyone has the right to their own opinion and mine is like yours. I do not care for Halloween. I think it should be banned from going door to door and just have parties like churches do. In the town I came from the city had a big party and had games and prizes. Halloween just causes trouble and gives older kids a reason to pull pranks..
-- Posted by ksgirl1957 on Fri, Oct 17, 2008, at 7:43 AM
greengrass, Freddy Krueger can sit in your living room. I will be very happy in my Freddy Kruegerless car. There is a bubble you are placing your kids in, the bubble of insensitivity. One should never be able to see horrid things and accept them as normal.
-- Posted by My_2_Cents on Fri, Oct 17, 2008, at 8:22 PM
Halloween isn't what it used to be in the sixties, that's for sure.
I'm not against Halloween activities, but here are some of the problems I have with the modern day celebration of it;
1)Horror movies that now skirt the line of obsenity and parents permissive attitudes towards what is acceptable for a child to see.
(innocence lost)
2) Children out trick or treating dressed like hookers for example, instead of common trick or treat costumes, in the attempt to use any means of one upping,shocking or standing out among the other kids.
(materialistic competition/wasteful spending)
3) The lavish amounts of money and time being spent nowadays to decorate your house for this at one time simple event.
(corporate greed)
4)Retail stores mass marketing for this event and others like it in order to capitalize an exploit it for their maximum profitability.
-- Posted by like2b_onree on Sat, Oct 18, 2008, at 1:24 PM
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'The Civil War of 1812' by Alan Taylor
With the annual commemoration of the Battle of Plattsburgh approaching, my attention turns to the War of 1812. This is the war, remember, that almost no one knows about, even though it spawned our national anthem and the emblematic Uncle Sam.
A good way to learn more about the conflict is by reading Alan Taylor's "The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, and Indian Allies" (Random House, 2010). The author, winner of both a Pulitzer Prize and a prestigious Bancroft Award for American History, tries to make sense of the issues leading to the American declaration of war against Great Britain in July 1812. Then he spends considerable time on the fighting itself and its political ramifications.
He uses the term "civil war" for good reasons. Here was a conflict between two countries who spoke the same language, had citizens who had migrated in both directions across an international border, and featured families with members living on both sides of that border.
Taylor gave a good analysis of the British practice of "impressment," in which the King's navy boarded American trading ships and took sailors who had been born in Britain. The English had no consideration for the concept of changing citizenship; someone born in the Empire was
forever beholden to the Crown. To the Americans, in contrast, this was kidnapping.
This was one component of what Taylor calls a "synergy of muliple grievances" leading to desire for war. Not surprisingly, inflammatory political rhetoric revved up feelings as well.
American readiness for war was questionable at best. Early forays around Detroit and on the Niagara peninsula became debacles. An irrational fear of Britain's Native American allies contributed to American ineffectiveness on the battle field, as did a cadre of poorly trained officers.
Battlegrounds near the American-Canadian border get the most attention, including several germane to northern New York. Plattsburgh and Lake Champlain earn mention, although considerably more time is spent on Sackets Harbor, the Niagara frontier, and the area around Ogdensburg. Thus, the book will resonate with North Country readers.
With the end of hostilities in late 1814, the world largely reverted to its pre-war status.
The Treaty of Ghent didn't directly address the issues that led to fighting. Borders between the United States and Canada changed little. One might argue the biggest losers were the native peoples. They lost traditional lands north of the Ohio River, and failed to gain the protection they expected in exchange for aiding the British. But the infant United States gained in stature, both internally and in the world view.
The sense of solidarity of the former colonies had grown. No longer did Europe look at our country as a
fledgling democracy inevitably fated to fall apart. It would be decades before Congress adopted Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem. But Uncle Sam's ascension in the world theater came immediately. The nickname referred to Samuel Wilson, a
meatpacker in Troy who supplied meat to American forces.
This is the way history should be written. Taylor shows how one can be scholarly yet readable. The flow of the story proceeds smoothly. A mix of anecdote and personality description melds easily with passages on military strategy and considerations of diplomacy. Footnotes provide plenty of documentation for those seeking deeper probing.
Anyone wanting a more in-depth analysis of this oft-understood war will benefit from reading this volume.
This review reflects the individual view of the reviewer, not the views of the Adirondack Center for Writing or the Enterprise.


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Fans who can't wait for the November 1st release can call (866) 676-7267 to pre-order The Whole Love bundle, which includes a 1 gallon Wilco tin of The Chicago Mix and a copy of Wilco's new album, The Whole Love.
If you simply must have this limited time offer on Tuesday, you can purchase it at select Chicago locations: 625 North Michigan Avenue, 26 West Randolph, Navy Pier, and Merchandise Mart.
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text: There is an innate need for minds to worship; particular if you are weak-minded, afraid, divinely inspired, or in love. If you look back across time men have always worshiped something. As the previous poster mentions, we have simply projected that need to the clouds. Hell, I would worship the entity that created this crazy universe if one actually existed, but don't forget that God is a device of totalitarian fear. Hitler, Stalin, Genghis Kahn and Henry VIII were all worshiped too much in the same way God is, and if I'm being totally honest I have a hard time attributing the "Most Evil" trophy to anything but the ethereal candidate on that list.


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Dry conditions fuel grass fires
December 2, 2005
Blackened rangeland near Floyd on Thursday shows how close Wednesday's 35,000-acre fire came to the eastern New Mexico town. The Air Force is investigating to determine the cause of the blaze, which began on the Melrose Bombing Range. (AP photo)
Portales Fire Chief Darwin Chenault said Wednesday's massive grass fire that swept through the Melrose Bombing Range and south toward Floyd should serve as a reminder to control outdoor burning.
Fire conditions have become critical in the past month, say fire experts, with a wet summer that provided lots of fuel and dry conditions in November priming the tinder box.
Chenault said fire season for Roosevelt County is from November to May.
The Portales Fire Department tended to grass fire calls Friday during high winds, but nothing got as far out of control as Wednesday's fire.
"I encourage people to check their local weather before burning outside," Chenault said. "I would advise against burning in winds of more than 10 mph."
Because of the high winds and the lack of field cover after Wednesday's fire, the Floyd Highway was closed from about 2:30 p.m. to sundown due to blowing dust, which reduced visibility, according to Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry.
Meanwhile, Cannon Air Force Base officials say they're still investigating the cause of Wednesday's large grass fire that charred an estimated 35,000 acres.
"It's safe to say the fire started on the range," Capt. Andre Kok of Cannon's Public Affairs Office. He said he does not know how the fire started and the investigation continues.
CAFB officials have been taking claims from people who suffered property damage as a result of the fire.
As of 3 p.m. on Friday, 28 people have taken claim forms and the military has conducted 13 site inspections related to Wednesday's fire.
Kok said Air Force officials will be at Floyd Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for anyone wanting to report damage.
Kok said the deadline for filing a claim is Nov. 30, 2007.
"Preliminary indications are that substantiated claims will likely be payable (by the Air Force)," Kok said.
Dan Ware, public relations coordinator for the New Mexico State Forestry Division, said Friday he doesn't have a final cost estimate for the damages.
Ware said there still needs to be a lot of information from all agencies involved and more area surveys need to be conducted. He said the fire left a burned area of 20 miles long with some spots being two miles wide.
Chuck Haman, Roosevelt County management coordinator, said fire department officials sent forms to the New Mexico State Forestry Division to receive money for the costs in fighting the fire.
Chenault said only a tremendous effort from firefighters, road crews, law enforcement members, volunteers saved Floyd.
"There was a lot of effort to save property," Chenault said. "We saved 20 occupied houses that were directly in the path and 30 or 40 (occupied houses) that were in danger."
Chenault said it hurts him not to have been able to save L.A. Davis' house. Davis house was the only reported occupied house lost to the fire.
The Clovis Fire Department responded to two fires Wednesday.
Freedom Newspaper staff writer Andy Jackson contributed to this report.


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History of Ivy League Schools: Sports and Education
The Ivy League of American colleges and universities was founded in 1954 as an intercollegiate sporting conference. However, the eight schools that comprise this group are now most famous for their prestige, exclusivity and academic excellence, in addition to their success in sports. Harvard is the oldest and most prestigious, and shares a fierce rivalry with Yale. These, along with Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth and Cornell, are all well-known for their sports teams, as well as their educational standards and their high profile alums. In this video, WatchMojo.com learns more about the Ivy League.


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Businesses depend on service providers to handle confidential data, run essential business processes, and manage critical technology. This can leave businesses vulnerable to service provider breakdowns. The result can be the providers' clients violating regulations and even losing customer trust. Yet many businesses may know less than they realize about their service providers' controls. This 10Minutes discusses how SOC 2 and SOC 3 reports can give businesses the picture they need to have solid confidence in their service providers.
Service providers play an increasingly critical role in today's competitive business model, from protecting sensitive customer data and managing technology to running essential business processes. When service providers suffer breakdowns, their clients can unwittingly violate regulations or even lose customer trust.
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via Doug Ross @ Journal: GOOD NEWS: Employers in Merry Old England Happily Enforce Sharia Law.
Clothing retailer Boo Hoo recently circulated the following memo to its employees.
Let them know that you will never purchase anything from them. h/t BareNakedIslam
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Update: As one of our commenters pointed out first, the owner is Muslim:
Boo Hoo clothing online stores were co-founded by Mahmud Kamani (Yes, there's always going to be a Mohammed in there somewhere) and Carol Kane. Unfortunately rather than choosing to display tolerance toward his non-Muslim employees, Mahmud Kamani has decided to harass and discriminate against them instead.
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text: Commander Premiere Aircraft was evicted from its facility Wednesday morning at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Missouri, according to the latest story in the Southeast Missourian. Assets are still inside the building, which has all new locks installed by the city. A bankruptcy court will sell the assets. City officials claimed the struggling company owed more than $800,000 in back rent. The company could have stalled the eviction by paying a $140,000 bond fee early this week but didn't. This is the worst possible outcome, because tooling needed to restart the line could scatter in all directions. It was going to be a dream plane with a bigger engine, the one thing the Commander needed.


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UPDATE: Watch video of the Secretary's Global Townterview on YouTube.
On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will hold a Global Townterview at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. A "Townterview" is a mix of a town hall and a television interview. The concept was first introduced by the Secretary when she entered office as a way to broaden people-to-people engagement.
This will be her 59th town hall and an opportunity to engage with young people around the world in advance of her last day as Secretary of State on Friday, February 1.
In partnership with media outlets from every region around the world, the Secretary will take questions from youth in several countries live via satellite. The State Department has partnered with major media outlets in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Networks participating via satellite include the BBC in London, United Kingdom; Channels TV in Lagos, Nigeria; MBC in Beirut, Lebanon; NDTV in New Delhi, India; NHK in Tokyo, Japan; and NTN24 in Bogota, Colombia.
Secretary Clinton will also take questions via social media and other online platforms, using Twitter, Facebook, and Skype to interact with a global audience. Submit questions on Twitter using the hashtag #AskState.
The townterview will be moderated at the Newseum by Australian newscaster Leigh Sales of Australian Broadcasting Company. Leigh Sales last interviewed Secretary Clinton at a townterview in Melbourne on November 7, 2010.
The event at the Newseum will take place at 9:30 a.m. (EST) and will be open press and available via live-stream on state.gov and YouTube. The event will be streamed in partnership with YouTube.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Well Dipnote Bloggers, I just want to say thanks to Sec. Clinton for helping make my public engagement on Dipnote so interesting these past 4 years, and for doing such an outstanding job as Sec. of State.
I try to inspire the folks @ State to think (sometimes succesfully), and she inspires the whole world to think. So I'll miss my better half of the symbiotic virtual relationship...(chuckle).
It's ok though, Sen. Kerry's had an earfull or two from me in the past, and no doubt will hear from me in the future and I sure hope he reads this blog regularly now, as I told his staff that as a leading Sen. on the Foreign Relations Committee it's a darn good way to keep tabs on the goings on @ State and the staff thought it a good idea and good reading.
So here's wishing Hillary Clinton well on her next adventure, and good luck to Sen. Kerry on becoming Sec. of State!
I hope both will post their thoughts here;
One to let us all know what she's up to and that she's doing well.
And second, that the new Sec. let us all know what he plans to do to up the level of public private engagement between folks @ State and the public on this blog, among other things...
And would he take "going green" @ State seriously enough to get rid of the red carpet and roll out the sod so visiting dignitaries can get a little wiggle room for their tootsies on the way into high stakes bi-lateral meetings?
I recall someone @ State liking that idea some time ago, so...(chuckle), I figured a little reminder would be in order.
W.W. writes:
It is still up to the GODS .. a nice journey .. 4 terrific years holding the evil lobby as much as she could democrately standing for her beloved americans in the us and around the world.. she will be surely remembered as one of the most respected women in history and for some aspects for the way she served her nation even more important than queen elizabeth of england .. good luck mrs Secretary
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Susan C. in Florida writes:
Great town hall meeting. I am sorry to see Secretary Clinton leave but I am sure she needs a rest from the D.C. "conflicts". I hope she will take sometime for herself and her family and then come back strong in 2016! A special thank you for emphasizing human rights, especially those of women and children. What a different world this would be if women and children were valued and treated with respect and compassion. Wishing the very best for Secretary Clinton and hoping to see her again, on the national stage, in 2016!
Patrick in Maryland writes:
I enjoy having you as our Secretary of State.
I think you have improved the lives of many people over your years in office.
Looking forward to see what your going to do next. I think your going to take a brake, and spend some time working with your husband at the "Clinton Foundation". :)
Have A Great"Townterview"..Hillary !!!
Maureen in Massachusetts writes:
I watched this Global Townterview this morning and Secretary Clinton was just so well received by folks. She touched on the issues that we know are dear to her and essential to the work of diplomacy. At the same time she, the global panel and the audience(s) all had fun. How many people are able to discuss serious,complicated issues on the global stage yet maintain the "savoir faire" in doing so?
The memoirs book will have to hold many blank pages at the end such as a passport book because Secretary Clinton has not yet finished her journey and cause to improve lives everywhere. In fact, I don't think she will ever stop except to re-group because that's what great leaders do.
It has been said that the difference between a genius and the rest of us is that a genius has talent for sure, great ability yes but the passion and love of the subject of expertise is what truly separates them from the rest..hmm reminds me of someone. Thank you Secretary Clinton for all that you do.
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Tina in Washington, D.C. writes:
Secretary Clinton,
You have been a role model for all women! I referred to you often while my daughter was growing up and you continue to be an inspiration for all women and children.
I wear pantsuits all the time and you gave me fashion permission! You will be greatly missed as Secretary of State! Hope to see you back in 2016 and enjoy a well deserved break!
Barb in Iowa writes:
Please update your current hair style. The one you are attempting to sport makes you look beyond your years.
Thank you!
Susan C. in Florida writes:
@ Barb in Iowa -- Wow!! It is always amazing to me that powerful, successful men can wear anything, have their hair any which way, look neat or sloppy or "retro", and no one tells them to change their appearance. The double standard for women is showing in your comment. Women not only have to be smart and successful, but also "attractive" and "put together right" or they are coming up short! Come out of the 1960's and the "Mad Men" mentality, Barb. Secretary Clinton looks just fine and has the right to wear her hair anyway she wants. That is what we fought for in the '60s and '70s..the right to be equal with men in all areas, even our hairdos!


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This year was the oddest of New Years. For one thing the state of Victoria saw a record-breaker in climate for the big day, which kinda cocked things up a bit. We were all geared up for a few beers and a barbie by the pool, until we heard about the impending heatwave and the fire ban that was coming with it. This gave us no option but to keep our fun and frolics indoors under the the air conditioning unit as the grass slowly cracked up outside. On the day the temperature reached a good 44�C and didn't drop below 33�C through the night as we screamed the New Year in and bantered our way through the early hours. I've never known anything like it, certainly not the kind of weather I grew up with and got used to.
Amongst other things associated with growing up in England, like falling in the canal and treading in dog shit, life generally meant having your plans spoiled time and time again by the shitty weather, and generally Christmas and New Year involved shutting the cold outside and wrapping up in front of the fire with family and friends. This had its comforts and pleasures of course and it wouldn't be unusual to hear someone shout 'Shut that bloody door you're letting the heat out!' Generating warmth (and keeping it) on a chilly winter's night could be quite a task and every bit of it was valued, a sobering contrast to what I've experienced in Australia this year. To hear someone shout 'Shut the door Cobba, the cold'll get OUT' is as natural as waking up in the morning and the oddest situation to be in after all those years shivering at the very idea of stepping outside. Open a door here and you're hit by a sudden wall of hot air, no different than peering into the element of a hairdryer as it blasts a lively surge of colour into your cheeks. Step outside without shoes on, even for a moment, and your feet and toes start to sting like they would if they were put on a griddle. A few minutes more and you're draped in your own damp clothing with an overwhelming urge to get back inside. I'm told this is nothing, that it actually gets worse.
Well this weekend in Ararat has been no exception, especially as we got a lot more than we bargained for..
Business: Just a few days into the New Year I was approached by someone I met briefly last month, who decided it was time to get in touch and put forward a bit of a business proposition. This weekend in Ararat was about meeting up and getting the ball rolling, which is exactly what we did and is now just a case of taking some time to chip away at a bit of research before coming up with a proposition of my own. I'll mention more if something comes of it but fingers crossed things may pan out. If they do it'll mean a tidy little arrangement whereby I can continue drifting from place to place like a tramp and get a few travel vouchers shoved in my back pocket along the way.
Pleasure: While the small town of Ararat appears as an incidental dink on the Victoria map it's still quite a pleasant place to spend a weekend and probably more known for it's close proximity to the Grampians than anything else. Actually that's not all true: they do have 'J-Ward' - the local 'institution for the criminally insane' which was closed in the nineties and made in to a bit of a museum and local tourist trap.
So with the meeting out of the way we took to having ourselves a bit of a meander. When I say we, I refer to Cob and Mark who'd took the opportunity to come along for the ride and make a bit of a weekend of it all - the usual sort of thing: a leisurely saunter around an unfamiliar place, a few beers, a spot of exploring and above all else, a well-earned weekend away from screaming teenagers. And it worked. Everything was blissful. Until Saturday night when the time came for us to turn in. The heat I mentioned earlier had obviously followed us over and was hell bent on making us suffer. Having no air-conditioning in the run-down hotel we were staying in made for an appalling night of discomfort. Really intense discomfort. Even using bags of ice as water bottles made no difference. It was like trying to spend the night in a raging sauna. By 2am I'd resorted to staggering through the empty streets alone in my shorts, just to try and get the slightest breeze from the momentum. I cannot begin to describe the distress. It was hellish. And to find out the following morning that we'd been stuffed into a room above some sort of boiler (which conveniently ran flat out through the night) was enough to send each of us into a blazing rage. We had been, literally, slow-roasted. They should put this up as a challenge on one of those Japanese endurance shows. Really.
By morning a cool breeze had developed and the room was filled with a crisp fresh chill. The relief was .. how d'you say... better than any emergency toilet visit, and in less than an hour we were out of there and in the heart of the Grampians National Park, a spectacular sprawl of sandstone mountains and hardy native bush. We got ourselves a good sample of panoramic scenery, waterfalls and bush walks, much of which involved pushing through the disastrous aftermath of the big bushfire of 2006, one which destroyed just about half of the national park. Much like Wilson's Prom, it was surreal to walk amongst charcoal-wrapped tree carcasses but some of the scenery we were rewarded with was magnificent, in particular the view from 'The Pinnacle' overlooking the entire valley which cradled distant Lake Bellfield like cupped hands. Well worth a return visit.
I could say the same for J-Ward really ('the local 'institution for the criminally insane') but the dear old lady who showed us round was just.. I don't know, too 'into' it all really to actually mention anything useful. The more I think about it she did seem to be making a lot of it up as she went along, but then it was only ten bucks and climbing up in to the gallows did hold a bit of novelty.
Next stop: the magical land of Tasmania..
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On The War On Deer
I recently read a column by Karin Yates, which appeared in the February 10, 2013, issue of The Chapel Hill News and was entitled ILLOGICAL WAR ON DEER. It is the best article that I have ever read about the insanity and cruelty of bow-hunting.
It is hard to believe that in the triangle area, supposedly filled with intelligent and informed individuals, we would not only ALLOW, but, in fact, SUPPORT, such an inhumane activity, one that traditionally leaves the injured victim to die a slow and painful death until it finally succumbs to sepsis. It is ironic that many of the same people who condone bow-hunting are the same ones who believe in euthanizing their beloved dog or cat when it no longer has a comfortable quality of life.
Ms. Yates offers an array of alternatives to deer overpopulation, including immunocontraceptives (of which many of us were unaware), and she suggests that Duke Forest would be an ideal spot for deer contraception research, rather than continuing its present employment of bow hunters, and closing the area for those of us who love to walk its trails.
And I was amazed to learn that deer actually provide a buffer for the spread of Lyme disease by the ticks that are hosted by the white-footed mouse!
In a recent Letter to the Editor, Mr. Ramon Bell, Past President of the North Carolina Bow Hunters Association, refuted Ms. Yates's statements, claiming that bow-hunting is "effective, efficient…and humane." I checked with a former bow-hunter who gave up the sport because of the large number of injuries it inflicts, and he estimates that 50% is a conservative figure. He still hunts but only with guns, and for this reason.
The white man seems to always feel that he deserves to move in as king of his territory, eradicating the creatures that were here before we encroached on their space. In the past, the victims of abuse were the Indians. Today, it is the deer.


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Consciousness, the intangible spark that distinguishes humanity, would be nothing without the senses. The jumbled mess of receptors firing responses in our brain gives food its flavor, sunrises their golden hues and a feather its delicate touch. For most, the five senses go about their daily business unimpeded, but for others, one or more senses may have been lost or never developed. For those with all working five, it's hard to imagine lacking something that is so inescapably part of your daily life. But these disabilities are not debilitating. The remarkable thing about the senses is when one or more is disabled, the others pick up the slack with great acclivity and astute precision. When blind, sound, smells and taste take on sharpness not known to those with sight. Stand Among Friends, a non-profit dedicated to helping "college students and adults with disabilities prepare for, seek and secure active employment," wants to show people without disabilities what living with visual impairment is like at the dining event, Lights Out: A Visually Impaired Dining Experience, to be held October 18 at Boca Raton's Rosso Italia.
Lights Out is a unique opportunity for people with sight to step into the shoes of someone with a visual impairment. Blindfolded when they arrive, diners will experience dining out without the benefit of sight. They will be seated, eat and even enjoy a cocktail in the dark.This event not only raises awareness about the difficulties faced by some members of our communities, but it also gives diners a truly unique dining experience.
A dining concept that has been widely touted in Europe and some of the more progressive food cities like San Francisco and Manhattan, dining in the dark experiences are designed to "extend the senses," relying more on taste, touch and smell than normal. Lights Out takes this concept and turns it into a learning process, all in the name of a good cause.
- Tickets begin at $85 per person, up to $5,000 sponsorship possibilities available, which includes 12 preferred seats, drinks and marketing opportunities. To register, please visit the website here.


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I'm one of those nuts that is constantly changing putters.
I've never been a great putter, and have always been a better ball striker than short game player. I've putted slightly better this year, almost solely because I'm now making the vast majority of my putts from 4-6 feet.
But I never hit those 8-20 footers we all get many chances at per round. And I still three jack at least 2-3 times a round, and could easily shave 4-5 strokes per round off my score if I could ever evolve into an above average putter like many of the guys I play with.
I was using a Wilson knock off of the weighted White Hot for most of the year, and have been switching back and forth with that and a Single Ball knockoff. Couple others as well. My boss and buddy I work with both use Two Balls that I use from time to time and have always liked.
However, I shortened my swing this year. I've always felt more comfortable with heavier putters (even using lead tape at one time), but as I try and refine, shorten, and tighten my putting stroke ... have been more comfortable with my lighter putter.
I've been trying and thinking of trying (buying) a sleek single blade a la Tiger & Phil. Maybe one of the lighter Oddysey putters.
What do you swing? Any advice?


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Arrest. Pennsylvania State Constables reported that on February 14 at 10:45 a.m., they arrested Matthew L. Cabisca, 22, 1303 Pennsylvania Avenue E. Apt. 2 on a bench warrant in consultation with City of Warren police. He was arrested on three counts of driving while under suspension. He was taken before District Justice Glenn Carlson where he was remanded to the Warren County jail.
Conewango Twp.
Arrest. Pennsylvania State Constables reported that on February 13 at 12:30 p.m. they arrested Thomas Hewbill, 45, 16 Schumann Road, Warren, on an arrest warrant for five counts of bad checks. He was taken before District Justice Glenn Carlson and was released after paying fines and costs.
Eldred Twp.
Lost and found property. Warren-based state police reported that on Feb. 11 at 10:31 a.m. a dark-colored suitcase with clothing believed to be used for riding an ATV or off-road motorcycle was found on Route 27 at Sanford Road. Anyone who has lost or had similar items stolen is asked to contact the state police.
Mead Twp.
Burglary. Warren-based state police reported that a continued investigation of a theft on Brown Run Road that occurred last October resulted in an additional arrest. The investigation concluded that Tasha Lynn Caylor, 25, Jamestown, N.Y., was also present inside the residence and assisted in the theft of a large amount of coins. Police said a criminal complaint was filed charging Caylor with felony burglary and criminal mischief as well as one count each of misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking and summary criminal mischief. Further court action is pending, police said.
Pittsfield Twp.
Criminal mischief. Warren-based state police said between Feb. 9 and 10 someone damaged a Corry man's 2004 Pontiac Grand Am while it was parked at Double D's in Garland. Police said the damage to the vehicle, which included a smashed windshield and a broken side mirror, totaled $280. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at 728-3600 or Warren County Crime Stoppers.
Erie County
Arrest. Warren County Sheriff's deputies, with the assistance of Erie police apprehended Christina Meals, 41, Erie, on Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. She was arrested on nine bench warrants for failure to appear for fines and court costs issued by the Warren County Court of Common Pleas. She was placed in Warren County Jail pending further court action.


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Topic: Is remove a reserved word?
Hi all, I'm asking this questionn because, I named a javascript function remove(), and it's not working. I never changed any function body code, just the name remove and it starts working.(Any other name like remove1() works but not remove() )
Anyone got any clue, why this happens so?


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Food Network Challenge
Hosted by Claire Robinson
Cowboy Challenge
A taste of the old west, literally. More than 20 of the nation's top cowboy cooking teams have a culinary showdown in Ruidoso, NM. Meals and dessert are carefully prepared over open fires. We'll also ride home to see how they cook back at the ranch.
(Episode: CCSP32)
Recipes from this episodeAll Food Network Challenge Recipes
Old Timey Apricot Fried PieRecipe courtesy of Susan Mattei, Mule Creek Chuckwagon, Capitan, NM
Sourdough BiscuitsRecipe courtesy of Jean Cates and Sue Cunningham, Hartley, TX