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Huell Howser signs off
If you go to the Google map on the website for the public television show "California's Gold," host Huell Howser's adopted state is blanketed by hundreds of dots marking places he has profiled.
There are iconic locations on the map – Howser once sat atop the H in the Hollywood sign and climbed the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. More often, a dot marks an overlooked, forlorn or forgotten spot he found.
Howser, who died Jan. 7 at age 67, sought out towns and attractions that didn't make the cut in Frommer's guidebooks or Condé Nast Traveler magazine. It's easy to hold someone's attention with tales of Disneyland or Hollywood or Catalina. But Howser could wring a good story out of Norco and Locke, Taft and Paradise, St. George's Reef and Jacumba.
Often the TV listing of a Huell Howser episode sounded like a bad elementary school film.
"Huell visits the Coleman Fish Hatchery in Anderson."
Fish hatchery? And where the heck is Anderson?
But viewers who tried channel flipping eventually stumbled upon a screen filled by a blond buzz-cut former Marine with a booming Tennessee twang. Soon five minutes became 10, and then you'd end up watching the whole show.
I know I would. Some weeks, I'd scramble around trying to find a piece of paper to write down the location and details of the spots like Donut Man in Glendora or the Norconian Hotel in Norco or FDR's old yacht in Oakland. My 11-year-old daughter is still trying to hold me to a 5-year-old promise to take her to Galco's Soda Pop Stop in Los Angeles, which stocks hundreds of obscure and nostalgic bottled sodas. It's going to be much more crowded since the Food Channel, German television and the Tokyo Times followed in Howser's wake.
Howser's death brought a flood of tributes. Everyone called him Huell, though most never met him. I had a hard time following newspaper protocol and typing "Howser" instead of "Huell" in this column. It just doesn't feel right. Kind of like calling Elvis "Presley."
Many Howser fans fondly recalled his goofy but endearing signature lines. "Golly," "Would you look at that," "What is this?' and especially "Isn't that amazin'!" Some shows it seemed that he was one "Shazam!" short of a Gomer Pyle parody.
Comedians could easily lampoon his penchant for repeating people's answers back to them and serving up praise with a trowel. Every local museum was an undiscovered Smithsonian, every wacky building an unsung Taj Mahal. A former national correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight," Howser made the shopkeepers, docents, craftsmen and workers feel like stars. Not only was their work worthy of his attention, it also was fascinating. The shyest enthusiast would open up with Howser. There would be no "gotcha" questions, no sly side remarks making fun of people or places.
It was Howser's cascade of superlatives and compliments that propelled the shows along. If Huell was so excited, maybe we should be, too.
I think that enthusiasm was a big part of his success. Howser's shows were irony-free. He didn't want to come off as an expert, but as an eager student. I enjoy "No Reservations," but Howser's approach is the flip side of Anthony Bourdain's studied world weariness and know-it-all grins. Howser exudes none of the smirking false sincerity of many of the "Globe Trekker" hosts. Howser's closest TV cousin is Rick Steves, who shows off his knowledge of Europe but exudes a folksy humility.
It wasn't that Howser was a rube. He'd been an aide to former Sen. Howard Baker, R-Tenn., before going into television. He had high-profile stints as a TV reporter in New York City and Los Angeles, plus "Entertainment Tonight." But he turned his back on the snarky cool kids and hit the road, holstering any prickly sides of his personality while shooting a story.
Usually, Howser arrived with just a cameraman. No lights, no makeup artists, no assistant producers, no publicist, no hangers-on. It was just Huell. Go to calgold.com and check out that map. (Click on "Visit the interactive tour now" on the right-hand side of the page and then scroll down to the map.)
If you are traveling in California, odds are that Howser got there long before you. Sorry to have missed him.
Donations in Huell Howser's memory may be made to the California's Gold Scholarship Fund at Chapman University by calling Michelle Bautista at 714-744-7623.
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Winter as Frida Kahlo
Exclusive Canberra season
Opens Thursday 13 September 2001
Four shows only
'I hope for a happy exit and I hope to never come back' Frida Kahlo
Something happened that winter which no one wanted to talk about. Frida Kahlo lived with it for the rest of her life. Diego Rivera behaved as if nothing ever happened. And her sister never forgave herself. Because some things you just cannot forgive.
A bold new Australian play, Winter as Frida Kahlo, retells the story of this modern icon and opens its exclusive Canberra season at the National Gallery of Australia on Thursday 13 September 2001 for four shows only.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were married in 1929. She was twenty-two, he was forty-three. He was a famous artist, she was an unknown painter. Five years later he had an affair with her younger sister. A sister who had been her closest friend.
Direct from a sell-out season at La Mama theatre in Melbourne Winter as Frida Kahlo presents a meticulously researched portrait as unmistakingly dark, desperate and ironic as any one of Frida's Kahlo's self-portraits. The Age acclaimed the 'excellent performances, poetic language and impressive staging' of the play in which the important facts of Kalho's life were 'skilfully woven into the drama.'
Written and directed by Melbourne playwright Fredric Lleaf, the play features Melissa Parente as Frida Kahlo and her sister Cristina, and Patrick Mitchell as Diego Rivera, with costume design by Katherine Ashton.
The performance coincides with the current major exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism: The Jacques and Natasha Gelman collection which runs until 28 October 2001. The exhibition showcases the work of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as two as the world's most significant twentieth-century artists.
Winter as Frida Kahlo season details:
Dates and Times
Thursday 13 September 6.30pm
Friday 14 September 6.30pm
Saturday 15 September 9pm
Sunday 16 September 2pm
James O. Fairfax Theatre
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$18 / $12; $10 group concession
For further information
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Melissa Parente - Cristina /Frida Kahlo
Melissa most recently appeared on stage in the role of Juliet in Shakespeare's Last Supper, and the Soliloquy Theatre production of The Petrified Forest. Other credits include Marsinah - A Song from the Underworld (which she also co-directed), and the expressionist play Humanity. She has performed at various fringe and major venues including the Trades Hall (for La Mama), Intimate Theatre, Irene Mitchell Studio, and the Victorian Arts Centre. Melissa has also continued to work in film and television, including roles in A Thing of Beauty and the Benjamin Goldman production of Issues.
Patrick Mitchell - Diego Rivera
Patrick did his training at Rusden, and has worked as an actor, director and artistic director, in a career which has seen him appear in almost every Australian state and territory. He has appeared with the Sydney Theatre Company, the State Theatre Company of South Australia, Riverina Theatre Company, Tow Truck Theatre, La Boite in Brisbane, Australian Theatre of the Deaf, and most recently the Darwin Theatre Company (also serving as artistic director). He most recently appeared on stage in Skylight by David Hare, and in the role of Bob King in David Williamson's Sanctuary.
Fredric Lleaf - playwright
Fredric Lleaf is a Melbourne based playwright and theatre director. He made his directorial debut in 1996 at Napier Street, and his most recent play, Oedipus Rex, was critically acclaimed as a "tour de force" retelling of the Sophocles trilogy - enjoying a sell-out season at the Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Katherine Ashton - costume design
A graduate of Swinburne University of Technology, Katherine has worked extensively in theatre, film and television. She has previously worked in the costume department of Crawford's Film and Television studios in Melbourne, and as a freelance artist, has designed and co-ordinated costumes for everything from short films to television pilots. Her recent designs for The Singing Forest received stand-out reviews for her detailed and accurate period costumes. Katherine has applied the same intricate approach for Winter as Frida Kahlo. She has painstakingly sourced both materials and designs consistent with historical photographs and paintings of the period.

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Now that the dust has settled in the southern hemisphere, we thought it was only right to praise to the stars of Super Rugby, Round 19.
Now that the dust has settled in the southern hemisphere, we thought it was only right to hand out praise to the stars of Super Rugby, Round 19.
Without further ado, here comes our offering – be sure to send in your own 15-1 team selections.
15 Israel Dagg (Crusaders) – Played his best game for a long while in the red and black. It was an all-action display from the full-back as plenty of metres were racked up to go with line-breaks and a second-half try. Dagg, like the Crusaders, are hitting top form at just the right time.
14 Julian Savea (Hurricanes) – Harsh to snub Kade Poki after that superb finish against Savea's Hurricanes, but we just could not leave out the rampaging All Black wing. Competing with Hosea Gear for the international 11 shirt, it was tit for tat between the duo in Wellington on Saturday.
13 Conrad Smith (Hurricanes) – Mr Consistent was everywhere again for his team. He made a whopping 101 metres in that epic 44-49 defeat, with his new-look centre combination with Reynold Lee-Lo coming along nicely. Mentions for other thirteens JJ Engelbrecht, Johan Sadie and Ryan Crotty.
12 Robert Ebersohn (Cheetahs) – The Cheetahs centre was a real handful for the Blues defence, crossing the gainline on nine occasions. What Ebersohn lacks as a physical threat he more than makes up for with his distribution skills, with his midfield partner Sadie the main beneficiary.
11 Hosea Gear (Highlanders) – Gear in full flow is a delight to watch as he glides across the turf, which he did a great deal at Westpac Stadium on Friday. Five defenders beaten en route to 116 metres put on the tank, Gear and Savea's rivalry must be pleasant viewing for Steve Hansen.
10 Colin Slade (Highlanders) – His future with the Highlanders remains uncertain beyond the end of the current season, but Slade highlighted why he has featured in an All Black jersey in the past with an assured performance on Saturday. Combining well with Aaron Smith and providing an assist for a try, he also put in a surprisingly high tackle count of 13. His opposite man, Beauden Barrett, contributed just one and missed three.
9 Jano Vermaak (Bulls) – This guy just doesn't stop scoring! Vermaak only played 26 minutes at Loftus Versfeld, but that was enough time to score the most important try of the weekend. Vermaak's late winner against the Sharks was yet another example of his uncanny ability to be in the right place, at the right time. It could turn out be one of the most influential tries of the season as victory put the Bulls in pole position for a home semi-final.
8 Kieran Read (Crusaders) – Sergio Parisse? Louis Picamoles? At the moment, we think Read has the edge as the world's best number eight. Saturday's performance – his first since the June Tests – was close to faultless as he got a brace of tries, tackled well and was good in the line-out.
7 Elliot Dixon (Highlanders) – Adept at playing both six and number eight, 23-year old Dixon has proven to be a rare bright spot in the Highlanders during a rough season – and he showed why against the Hurricanes. Bagging the final try from TJ Ioane's stunning pass capped a fine game for the open side, with an absurd 22 tackles to his name. One to keep an eye on.
6 Marcell Coetzee (Sharks) – Despite being on the losing side in Pretoria, the Sharks flank was named Man of the Match as just reward for a tireless effort, not only at the rucks but as a highly-effective ball carrier and provider of forward momentum (which is why we don't mind switching him to the other side of the scrum). Highlanders charger TJ Ioane deserves a mention for his 19 tackles and his role in setting up Elliot Dixon's try.
5 James Broadhurst (Hurricanes) – A real workhorse in the engine room against the Highlanders and fully deserved his late try, despite it being somewhat contentious. The 25-year-old slips under the radar next to Jeremy Thrush but was definitely the outstanding lock on show in Wellington on Saturday.
4 Franco van der Merwe (Sharks) – Despite ending up on the losing side, Van der Merwe was part of a Sharks pack that gave the Bulls plenty of problems at the line-out in Pretoria. Add to that his double figure tackle count – 10 – and good work at the breakdown; the big man makes our team.
3 Brok Harris (Stormers) – It's not often that Harris gets a public pat on the back but after a decent return of six go-forwards and five tackles, he gets into the mix. Mention for Crusaders tighthead who, like Harris, put in an 80 minutes shift that helped secure their side a victory.
2 Ash Dixon (Hurricanes) – Third-choice in Wellington at the start of the season. That pecking order may need rethinking after how Dixon has been going in recent weeks. Has good pace which was evident against the Highlanders as he made 54 metres. In the same game, Liam Coltman was strong.
1 Tony Woodock (Highlanders) – Jamie Mackintosh's departure last week came as no surprise considering the incumbent All Black loosehead has kept him out of the side since his move to Dunedin. A high tackle count of 17 along with a couple of productive breaks highlighted why Woodcock is still ranked among the best in the game.


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March 04 2009 03:42PM
Erik Cole is gone.
Last night on their award winning website, jeanshorts and baggedmilk made the following statement: "I had a premonition, and I will tell you what it is. Erik Cole pots a beauty tonight only to be traded tomorrow. Book it."
Well isn't this fantastic. Not only is JSBM wanted in three different provinces for a variety of felonies but they are also apparently clairvoyant. This is a dangerous skill for an evil of their magnitude to have somehow acquired. Speaking of acquisitions -- how about them Oilers? (insert heavy sarcasm here)
Point: (from MSG via blackberry messenger)
"I honestly think that the Oilers came out on top today. Two quality players and a second rounder for Cole. Good trade"
Shut your tooth garage, MSG.
*throws a wild punch which MSG easily dodges, then runs into dark alley*
Point: (from humantorch in Holland via Twitter)
"And yet somehow we managed to get smaller and softer. Um, yay?"
Exactly. The Oilers are severely lacking players who possess the ability to bang and crash AND bring offensive skill to the table. Cole was one of the few Oilers who could beat you in the alley and on the scoreboard. Now, not so much. It fails to address any of the real shortcomings of the team and adds more smallish soft players to an already soft roster.
Point: (via comment from jeanshorts)
"Is Wanye sulking in the corner, clutching his autographed Erik Cole picture? Come on big guy, it's what had to be done. I'm pretty sure you'd be more upset when he walked at the end of the season and we got absolutely nothing for him."
Firstly we don't have an Erik Cole autographed picture. If we did, we would be rushing down to a local tattoo artist to have him transfer it to our back in life-size detail to show Cole as he departs from town. Erik Cole didn't want to leave Edmonton. We sat on a couch watching Gregor's show broadcast not two feet from Robin (Smokeless) Brownlee as he said the following (or something close to it) not two weeks ago:
"If Cole leaves the Oilers it's because the Oilers want to trade Cole -- not because he wants to leave Edmonton"
Good players come to Edmonton and often depart quickly thereafter. It's time to reverse this trend. We have no issue with who the Oilers got in return today. O'Sullivan and Kotalik are fine. Whatever. It's who they didn't get (anyone of note) and who left town (#26) -- that is the problem.
It's now crystal clear that it is known around the league to avoid E-Town until there is a regime change. If these are the best moves possible on a day where Morris went to Toronto, Jokinen went to Calgary and the Ducks emptied their roster of role players for basically nothing, then something needs to change.
And fast.
This is it people: 12-8 for playoffs!!! Take a look at the schedule... The Oilers really need to win four of the next five for this to happen. Go Oilers!
It's kinda funny that the Sabres would even deal with the Oil after the offer sheet fiasco. Good move and good return. I think we need to get off the FMNF train and maybe get behind the boys. We may not get to game 7 of the final but I'm still hopeful of a first series steal and having the ole barn screamin again!!
March 04 2009, 06:55PM
My feelings wouldn't be hurt by a 6th place finish and a first round showdown with the Shames... imagine a possible 9 straight games against them.. It would be ugly and beautiful all at the same time... Now I'll go back to reality... Thank you for your time...
I think we're seriously underestimating the impact of bringing in the most Irish name in hockey just before St. Paddy's day!
And that's why names and numbers are on the back of jerseys; so we know, exactly, who's walking away from us.
sniff sniff
March 04 2009, 07:11PM
IM not sure what interveiws you guys were listening to, but to be honest Cole sounded unphased and almost happy to be going back to Carolina, while Patrick sounded like his spinal column was being removed a Predator from Aliens vs. Predators.
O'Sillivan better not be a douche when he gets here! I realize he is leavin nice weather but he has a better shot of getting in the playoffs with us!
March 04 2009, 07:29PM
Fiveandagame wrote:
We won it fair and square. Had cole said he wanted to resign and do a new deal here I am sure he would have been signed, but you can't run that risk with UFA's
I had Tambellini on today, and you can listen at www.justagame.ca, and he said contracts talks never took place. Listen for yourself, but I sure got the impression he knew Cole wasn't going to re-sign here and got something for him.
Kotalik will play with Hemsky and Horcoff. I asked them which position they prefer, and Kotalik said wing is his preference and he doesn't mind left or right.
O'Sullivan said he can play all three, but admitted he has been playing wing most of the time. You aren't going to promote Pisani to the 2nd line RW so O'Sullivan becomes that guy. I bet Penner, Gagner and he are the 2nd unit.
My question is why not try Nilsson with Cogliano and Pisani. Nilsson seems to have better chemistry with 13 over 89. He and Cogliano can create plays with speed through the neutral zone.
Fourth line is Brodziak, Stortini and either Reddox or Jacques right now...I think Penner and Gagner are better suited than Penner and Cogliano, so move Nilsson with Cogliano.
R-DAWG wrote:
O'Sillivan better not be a douche when he gets here! I realize he is leavin nice weather but he has a better shot of getting in the playoffs with us!
I don't know golfing in April is much the same. You just don't have to deal with mercurial fans or cold weather in LA.
That said it's a pretty good pick up if he plays at 80%+.
@ Jasmine:
Penner can has cheezburger?
March 04 2009, 07:51PM
Jasmine wrote: It's unlikely that NHL players eat cheeseburgers.
Dave Hunter, Fat Balloon, Mike York and reality disagree.
jeanshorts wrote:
I heard they caught him masterbating inside that whale thing in West Ed.
Who hasn't done that...8 times before they got caught.
Harlie Chuddy wrote:
Jasmine wrote: It's unlikely that NHL players eat cheeseburgers. Dave Hunter, Fat Balloon, Mike York and reality disagree.
Them's fighting words. I'm probably the only person on the planet with a Pat Falloon jersey hanging in their closet, haha.
Nice moves.
Has anyone looked at the official Depth Chart?
Jacques! Jacques! Jacques!
C'mon Jacques!
Robin was right on yesterday. And W.T. was right about Calgary needing to upgrade. After today between Calgary and Edmonton, who made the stronger moves?
Mrs. Cole wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Comment of the day
W.T. wrote:
And W.T. was right about Calgary needing to upgrade.
Nice call Nostradamus.
@ W.T.: Who Mortgaged their future because they knew their window was closing? Who made a deal that helped now and the future?
On a side note, W.T. you said that if the Oilers make the playoffs you won't post until the start of next season. If you man up like Daily Doug and promise not to post until the END of next season, maybe somebody would take up your wager. As for what's in it for you; respect. It's not much but it's a start...
March 05 2009, 02:05AM
@ Jason Gregor:
I got a question. Why isnt Penner the next in line to spend some time in the press box? Theyre obviously very unhappy with his play of late judging by the daily demotions in favor of other players. Whats the point of having him out there if he cant contribute?
March 05 2009, 05:36AM
While I like the players coming back here, I STILL don't get this organization's complete inability to address the size/toughness issue. My Twitter quote Wayne posted still sums up my feelings after today.
March 05 2009, 08:43AM
I'm glad O'Sullivan is flying into Ottawa and not Edmonton today. If he got off the plane in -15 with these gale force winds and ice pellets flying everywhere he would probably quit playing hockey. He's also probably too small to walk through these giant snow drifts without getting stuck.
jeanshorts wrote:
shakey wrote: Wanye, my source in Villenuve told me O'Sullivan is going to wear # 26. Everybody knows that Villneuve is filled with nothing but cousin lovers and toothless women.
Actaully, it is filled with gravel and salt which translates into millions of dollars for private companies that support the town. Share the wealth is my motto - Villeneuve is cool there is phone service and wireless internet available. Next time Richard Souray truckers come through town - I will say hi.
Trade - UFA Cole was non committed on many levels to Edmonton, the oil - so how could not like this - something for nothing..... and that something could turn into a catalyst for the for the first line.
Sorry have to go the bank now.....
Jack "FMNF" Bauer wrote:
IM not sure what interveiws you guys were listening to, but to be honest Cole sounded unphased and almost happy to be going back to Carolina, while Patrick sounded like his spinal column was being removed a Predator from Aliens vs. Predators.
Really - that is a suprise - can't the nation remember Cole had no say in coming here - via trade.... I am sure he had a calendar with two dates circled - trade deadline and July 01.


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From this week, customers can no longer buy Optus $2 pre-paid SIMs at Woolies, a rep confirmed. However, Woolworths Mobile customers will still be able to recharge their prepaid services for the foreseeable future.
The move is part of Optus' retail rationalisation strategy, announced earlier this year, when it ditched prepay operator Boost Mobile.
"We've made a few third party exits", an Optus spokesperson told CN.
When asked about other possible 'exits' the rep said: "we are still in the process of working through our distribution strategy".
Australia's telco No. 2 wants all retail channels integrated, with the same information available online, at call centres and instore.
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Optus wants "better control of retail operations - from providing better training, and customers service. Its more difficult to work with 3rd party retailers, with different owners."
The telco's poor customer service has been a major issue for its customers. A 2011-12 telco ombudsman report showed complaints about Optus soared 50%.
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Grazing is discussed at the Public Lands Council.
The Emery County Public Lands Council discussed grazing issues at their work meeting on Nov. 3. The council sent a letter to all permittees informing them of what the lands council is proposing in moving forward with a lands use bill in Congress.
The permittees have been asked to take a look at their grazing permits and see what's in them. Ray Petersen, public lands director said there was a recent case where a permittee did some work on stock ponds and the BLM wasn't aware of these stock ponds so it created some issues. Petersen said in order to avoid these types of conflicts the permittees must be diligent in recording all stock ponds, troughs, cattle guards and fences and any other improvements on their allotments. They need to document them and provide this information to the BLM.
Petersen said the county has taken a similar step with dispersed camping. The county has recorded and did the GPS work on dispersed camping sites and provided that data recorded on a map to the BLM.
Many of the permittees who have received the letters have contacted Ray Jensen at the BLM to go over their permits. Petersen displayed an Emery County map with the range improvements outlined. The IT department will also work to identify springs on the allotments as well. The permittees are being encouraged to GPS and record all improvements on their allotments so they can be added to the map. If the permittees don't have the capabilities to do this, then they can contact the IT department and give a good description of where the pond is and the IT department can do the GPS work. Each of the dots on the map will correspond to a table which will give a description of the type of improvement.
Jensen said of the approximate 2,000 projects in Emery County, the BLM records only have documentation on one half to two-thirds of those. Their records are inadequate and not exact. In 1934, the BLM nationwide turned over basic range improvement projects to the permittees. The BLM still does seeding and chaining projects. The BLM manages to the Taylor Grazing Act.
Each permittee has a file with his allotment and AUMs on record at the BLM. The agreement in each file state the permittee will maintain all assigned range improvements and permit use is contingent on maintaining their assigned projects. The question arises on which ones are assigned? A list of projects for each allotment is needed.
Jensen said he knows there are more projects out there than are recorded. He encouraged permittees to get pictures and data concerning when each range improvement was made and when fences were built; this information will be added to their file. He said each permit is reviewed every 10 years and the BLM does a permit renewal where they evaluate the allotment and determine if the allotment is meeting management objectives.
Not all of the range improvement projects have roads to them. It's important to document how access to the improvement is achieved and how each improvement is maintained.
Jensen said if a wilderness designation is enacted and no documentation to these improvements exists then the permittee may just be out of luck. If the projects are there and recorded then maintenance and access will be guaranteed. In the Price Resource Management Plan, the grazing section has tried to give latitude for the purpose of maintenance. The language in the RMP is vague specifically to protect and maintain existing projects as well as future projects. In the Price RMP grazers didn't lose anything. The Price RMP is however in litigation filed by SUWA and other environmental groups.
The documentation of range improvements is important even if legislation is not pursued. Petersen said it is the intent of the lands council to stay along the guidelines of the Price RMP. The Price RMP is the current existing document by which the BLM lands within Emery County are managed. This language that governs grazing within the RMP doesn't need to be repeated in the legislation.
Randy Johnson, Emery County lobbyist, said the resource committees don't allow language that is redundant, but, you can place references within your document, in regards to what is out there. The major objective is to carefully design the wilderness area that avoids conflicts so there are no questions when the legislation passes.
Jensen said it's important not to lock yourselves into existing projects, but to plan for future needs and projects, too.
Wayne Ludington from the BLM said it's great the lands council wants to help the BLM record all the improvements, but along with that comes increased paperwork for the BLM and all these projects will need to be identified and recorded according to BLM protocol. The BLM can't just automatically add those projects to their records.
Gary Petty, lands council member said in dry years, some of the springs don't run and water is hauled into the cattle and he would like to see this allowed within a land use bill.
Jensen said the BLM will work with permittees to determine which of their projects are worthwhile and worthy of maintaining.
Sherrel Ward, council member asked what the grazers need to do to get these projects on their allotments recorded. Jensen said right now the BLM priority is the permit renewals.
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Canadian men to battle for spot at beach volleyball World Cup
TORONTO (November 28, 2012) – Canadian Olympians Josh Binstock of Toronto and Martin Reader of Comox, B.C., will be on different teams at the Canadian trials for the inaugural beach volleyball World Cup this Friday and Saturday (November 30-December 1) at the Beach High Performance Facility at Downsview Park in Toronto.
Binstock will team up with Maverick Hatch of Comox, B.C., while Reader and Sam Schachter of Toronto, a world junior champion two years ago, are combining forces for this tournament. Canada's two other entered teams are Christian Redmann of Toronto and Matt Zbyszewski of Toronto and Chaim Schalk of Red Deer, Alta., and Ben Saxton of Calgary (in photo).
"We are trying to balance doing well at trials and not throwing off our off season training plans too much," said Redmann. "It's definitely adding another element to our off season."
In Friday's semifinals, Redmann- Zbyszewski face Binstock and Hatch at 7:30 p.m. followed by Schalk-Saxton versus Reader- Schacter at 8:30 p.m. The final is on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
"Defensively we look really good," said Schalk to volleyballsourcemag.com about his new all-Alberta partnership with Saxton. "Ben is one of the top blockers and works well with my defence around him as well. We're going to work hard, have fun and hopefully that works out well for us."
On the women's side, Liz Maloney and Heather Bansley of Toronto have already locked up the World Cup spot. They were Canada's top-ranked international team all season.
The FIVB World Cup final will be held January 9-13 in Brazil and will offer more than $300,000 in cash prizes.
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Schedule consists of two semi-final matches on Friday Nov 30th and a final on Saturday Dec 1st. The match schedule is below:
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7:30PM - Redmann/Zbysewski vs. Binstock/Hatch
8:30PM - Saxton/Schalk vs. Reader/Schachter (There will be a minimum of 30 minutes warm-up time on the match court following the first semi-final).
Saturday December 1st (Final Match):
6:30PM - Final (Winners of the two semi-final matches)
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Erastus, Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertios, Apostles of the 70
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Of these Saints, Olympas and Rodion became disciples of Peter, the chief Apostle, and came to Rome, where they were beheaded by Nero. The others reposed in peace, having become bishops: Sosipater of Iconium, Quartus of Beirut, and Erastus of Paneas, or Paneias (which was also called Caesarea of Philippi); Saint Erastus had been chamberlain of the city of Corinth (Rom.16:23).
Apolytikion of Olympas & Companions of the 70 in the Third Tone
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
Kontakion of Olympas & Companions of the 70 in the Fourth Tone
The most solemn festival of the Apostles hath this day appeared to us and manifestly doth bestow divine forgiveness of trespasses on all that faithfully keep their memorial.


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The Walt Disney Company was founded by Walt Disney and his brother Roy in 1923. A huge company, it includes making movies, the themeparks of Disneyland and Disney World, and merchandizing stores as well as buying out many other companies. The scope and size of the company has grown considerably since Walt's death. While Mr. Walt Disney was a conservative, the company is now a secular-progressive organization, courtesy of liberal Michael Eisner, as well as continued with Robert Iger.
Disney's movie stable includes:
- Walt Disney Pictures - maker of family films and cartoons for children
- Touchstone Pictures - many R-rated films, including anti-Catholic, pro-gay "The Priest" (established 1984)
- Hollywood Pictures
- Pixar
- Marvel Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
TV networks it owns include:
Disney themeparks include:
- Disney World (Florida)
- Animal Kingdom
- Epcot
- Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Disneyland (California)
- Tokyo Disney
- Euro Disneyland Paris
- Hong Kong Disneyland
- Shanghai Disneyland (scheduled to open in 2014)
Former Disney affiliates include:
- Miramax Films - for more mature audiences (acquired 1993, but was let go nearly a decade later due to some in-fighting.)
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December 04, 2013
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October 07, 2013
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October 03, 2013
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A new BE WELL series of 16 weeks of classes will be offered free of charge for seniors 60 and over at Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae Boulevard in Inglewood, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. beginning Wednesday February 12, 2014 and ending in June, 2014.
Be Well is a light exercise and weight management program serving moderate to high risk seniors with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and heart disease. The goal of the program is to improve self management of health, weight, quality of life, and fitness while reducing hospitalizations and depression."
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The Program, which will meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays, includes one hour of exercise taught by a certified fitness instructor and one hour of nutrition education, featuring a senior-oriented curriculum on nutrition, medication management and behavior modification taught by registered dietitians, pharmacists and psychologists. The program is free to seniors!
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Skip to comments.Russian Sub Skirts Coast
Posted on 11/05/2012 4:09:12 PM PST by Typical_Whitey
A Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine cruised within 200 miles of the East Coast recently in the latest sign Russia is continuing to flex its naval and aerial power against the United States, defense officials said.
The submarine was identified by its NATO designation as a Russian Seirra-2 class submarine believed to be based with Russias Northern Fleet. It was the first time that class of Russian submarine had been detected near a U.S. coast, said officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of anti-submarine warfare efforts.
One defense official said the submarine was believed to have been conducting anti-submarine warfare efforts against U.S. ballistic and cruise missile submarines based at Kings Bay, Georgia.
(Excerpt) Read more at freebeacon.com ...
I guess Obama will have more flexibility if he wins to allow the Russian navy to establish permanent ports in Virginia and New York City
CNC orders are not to stop or interfere with foreign vessels - it is too white a history and must be stopped.
Vote the Nut-In-Chief out of the White House tomorrow, and, if things stay calm enough until the Inaugural, this crap will stop.
Especially Obama's fleet of ships that go underwater.
Well if that don't beat all??? Since when do we allow Russia to walk all over us, or in this case sail or seas within our limitations without challenge?
No doubt the Russians were hosting some Iranian officials onboard to show them just how much of a threat their partnership will have on the USA.
Both of 0bama's parents MET in Russian language class and we know that 0bama's identification documents are all fraudulent or forged. Who's he workin' for? I hope he doesn't get the chance to be 'flexible' with Russia. He may be an agent for Russia from the get-go.
This cannot be true.
Wasn't there a sub near our coasts a few years ago?
In some respects the "side story" of a Russian AGI, which is a floating intellgence gathering and electronics intercept station, entering a U.S. port is even more alarming. These are ocean going vessels that could easily move to safer waters to avoid the storm, which they had more than ample warning of. These ships are serious threats to our Navy, make no mistake about it.
I guess the Chinese have better ships because they are never spotted off the West Coast.
Note in the quote it says "that class" or particular type of submarine.
A sub full of fraudulent ballots..
The Russians are taking advantage of the constant , pants down, attitude of this administrations last days , to do a sonar intteligence run on our largest submarine bases. Same thing probably happened on the west coast they just didn't get caught.
Come on sonar guys , tighten the heck up.
During the cold war we would not let an unobserved sub get near our coast with out 24 7 harrassment for surface and subsurface assets.
I would bet anything that you're right about the west coast too.
I kind of did notice "that class" but if it is its maiden voyage then I guess it would be a first time. The sub that was here a few years ago may also have the same designation at the time.
This is disturbing.
Thanks for the link. The article suggests that the Russian attack subs are benign because "These are not the class of submarines that can launch intercontinental nuclear missiles." True but their capabilities and presence is a very real threat to our ballistic missile submarines. In submarine warfare, positioning is everything.
During the cold war we would not let an unobserved sub get near our coast with out 24 7 harrassment for surface and subsurface assets.
And from the air. Let's just say we didn't let them get comfortable back in those days. Sadly our level of vigilence and defensive posture appear to be much different now.
"It's the Red November "
Good one !
My brother was a Mariner...One of his best stories was being on watch and seeing an up periscope come into view right in their path.
If there is a Romney win a potential aggressor may be embolden to act sooner rather then later before Flexibility runs out.
I'll wager there was a US fast attack right on his ass all the way down from the workers paradise.
I'm not sure if I'm understanding the article. This sub has been here one month? If so, why is this info released tonight of all nights?
Crank up the Hoovers. Oh yea I forgot. Nevermind. They've been taken out of service also.
Crank up the Hoovers. Oh yea I forgot. Nevermind. They've been taken out of service also.
The side story is more alarming.
Had been detected key word... couple months back there was one is the GOM for about a month went undetected.
I join the liberals in a lack of concern for the East Coast cities of NYC and Boston.
They deserve the outcomes for the level of security they desire.
I shall never again shed a tear for any of them.
Thanks Typical_Whitey.
I was a surface sailor and never served on subs. However, I was close enough to know one thing; never believe what you read in the press about subs. There's more disinformation out there than you would ever believe. And reporters don't have a clue. The story about the sub in the GOM? Who said they were there? Who said we didn't know they were there? Do you really think we're going to tell the press "oh yeah, there was Russian sub in the GOM but we didn't dedect it"? Like someone else said, there was probably a U.S. fast attack sub in his propeller wash the whole trip.
They were probably just coming to lend a hand after Obama's botched Sandy response.
It's all about International waters.
Its a bit more complicated than that. You can be in international waters and still be in a position to inflict a lot of damage, which is why you may not have the freedom to operate with impunity. Threats of any kind are generally not ignored or warmly welcomed.
Agreed but with this type of threat to AMerica we have the threat of sequestration out there that will completely devestate our fleet. Too bad Romney didn't slam Obama's bayonets comment with what are you going to do wait until the enemy subs are on our doorsteps before you decide to enhance our navy..... a comment like that would have been prescient.
President Romney to the captain of the Russian sub that dares to skirt the U.S. coast after his Inaugural, "I'll show you my guns if you show yours."
Very true. During the Cold War we scrambled Tomcat's to intercept approaching aircraft coming toward the ship.
No true AGI would routinely transmit its position by sending weather that included its latitude and longitude. I've been tracking this vessel in Morse Code for months now. It passed through the English Channel and headed out into the Atlantic. It was probably deployed to monitor the X-37B launch and recovery into and out of Florida?
These are some examples of the Morse Code weather being transmitted by the vessel back in early October off Florida. At the time the X-37B was scheduled to be launched but was cancelled for a later date. RJQ84 is the vessel transmitting the weather and RIW is Moscow. The weather transmitted is international format. The following is the information stripped out to just the latitude and longitude, course speed group.
8345 Kilohertz
This equates to
29.5N 78.1W Heading North East at 6-10 Knots
This equates to
29.3N 79.4W Heading North East at 6-10 Knots
This equates to
28.6N 78.4W Heading East at 1-5 Knots
WORLD TRIBUNE.com: "U.S. HELPED UZBEKISTAN SHIP HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM BACK TO RUSSIA" -Compiled by Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com (SNIPPET: "A shipment of 160 pounds of highly enriched uranium (HEU) was successfully transported from Uzbekistan to Russia, the U.S. National Security Administration (NNSA) announced on Nov. 1" (SNIPPET: "Over the past 10 years, more than 3,800 pounds of Russian-origin HEU have been transferred back to Russia from six countries. The quantity is enough to make 75 nuclear weapons, according to the NNSA.") (November 12, 2012) (Read More )
UK PRIME MINISTER @ Number10gov via Twitter.com: "PM: I'm proud that in two years, British exports to Brazil are up 25%, China up 40% and Russia up 80%. #globalrace" (November 12, 2012, 1:18 pm)
INDEPENDENT.co.uk: "THE SPY WHO STAYED OUT IN THE COLD: GEORGE BLAKE AT 90 I'v no regrets, says traitor who betrayed 400 British agents" by Shaun Walker (November 7, 2012) (Read More )
Transmitted on the 11th November on 12464 Kilohertz
This equates to
31.5N 78.5W Heading ?
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