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Flooding Update: Sheriff's office will ticket drivers who disregard road closures
September 15, 2013
Here is a list of northern Colorado highway closures, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation as of 5 a.m. Saturday:
• I-25 northbound and southbound ramps to U.S. 119
• I-25 Southbound from Wyoming border to Harmony Road
• I-25 North from Harmony to Colo. 14
• U.S. 34 between Glade Road and Estes Park
• U.S. 34 from Greeley to I-76
• U.S. 36 between Boulder and Estes Park
• U.S. 85 from Colo. 52 to 37th Street in Greeley
• U.S 85 Southbound CO 7 (Bridge Street) (Milemarker 235-235) Because of a vehicle on fire.
• U.S. 287 at Big Thompson River in Loveland from SH 402 to 5th Street
• U.S. 287 in Fort Collins from MP 347 to MP 348
• SH 7 between Lyons and Estes Park
• SH 14 between Ted's Place and Walden
• SH 52 eastbound from County Road (CR) 1 to U.S. 287
• SH 60 Eastbound/Westbound Weld County Road 46 (Milemarker 16-16)
• SH 66 between 53rd Street (Longmont) and Lyons
• SH 66 Eastbound / Westbound CR 13 to CR 19 (Between I-25 & US 85)
• SH 119 between Boulder and Nederland (Boulder Canyon)
• SH 119 between County Line Road and I-25
• SH 170 from SH 93 to El Dorado Canyon State Park
• SH 257 between SH 60/Milliken to U.S. 34
• SH 392 from I-25 (Larimer County Road 5) east to 17th Street in Windsor
• SH 144 at US 34 (northwest of Wiggins)
In Greeley:
• East 24th Street, east of Cherry Avenue
• 71st Avenue between O Street to Poudre River Ranch
• 1st Avenue south of 22nd Street
• Riverview Farms Subdivision, between 28th and 30th streets, east of 1st Avenue
• 95th Avenue from O Street to F Street
In Evans:
• 31st Street closed at 1st Avenue
• Empire Street at 40th Street, 39th Street and 37th Street is closed
• Pueblo Street at 40th Street is closed
• 42nd Street closed east of U.S. 85
• 37th Street closed east of U.S. 85
• 42nd Street closed west to Carson Avenue
• 31st Street closed east of U.S. 85
• Two-Rivers Parkway (southbound) at 37th Street is CLOSED
• Industrial Parkway Closed
• Brantner Road Closed
• 54th Street Road Closed
• Bridge at Weld County Road 54 (37th Street) and 1st Avenue Closed
• Riverside Park Closed
• Riverside Trail Closed
Windsor closures:
• 7th St between Eastman Park Drive and New Liberty.
• Main Street/Colo. 392 at the Poudre River.
• County Road 13 north of Main Street/Colo. 392
• Eastman Park is CLOSED all weekend. Restrooms are locked
• Poudre River Trail in Windsor is CLOSED due to flooding in areas
• County Road 5 at Poudre River (Southbound in Timnath south of Harmony)
• Jacoby Road at Poudre River
UPDATE, 7:25 P.M. — Authorities are asking all motorists to strictly adhere to established road closures, and Weld sheriff's deputies will ticket those who don't. The county and many municipalities have placed numerous road barriers throughout area on roads that are unsafe or impassable.
"Emergency responders are trying to focus on continued rescue efforts and ensuring the safety of residents in flood areas," the sheriff's office said in a news release. "Motorists that disregard barriers and become stuck and/or stranded are taking much needed resources away from the primary focus of emergency responders."
UPDATE, 6:30 P.M. — City of Greeley officials are asking residents not to bring food to the evacuation center at the Greeley Recreation Center.
"Do not bring any food donations to the shelter," city officials said in a news release. They have plenty of food and cannot accept any more. Other donations can be made via 2-1-1 or at http://www.unitedway-weld.org or http://www.cfsgwc.org."
The operation of the shelter at the rec center, 651 10th Ave., has been shifted to Weld County and the American Red Cross.
The announcement came at the same time that city officials said conditions in Greeley had improved sufficiently to allow them to reduce staffing levels at the city's emergency operations center. Officials will, however, continue to monitor river levels throughout the night.
Greeley officials also closed 6th Avenue from 5th Street to O Street.
The city of Evans has established an information line for Evans residents with questions. The number is (970) 475-1100.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed Colo. 52 from Interstate 76 to Colo. 14.
UPDATE, 5:50 P.M. — Weld County government is reporting that it made 32,483 contacts to Weld County phones — 17,242 pre-evacuations and mandatory evacuation notices; and 15,241 informational notices (can return to home, water and sewage advisory).
The thunderstorms that moved through the area apparenty have not caused considerable damage, although we're still checking.
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UPDATE, 4:45 p.m. — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 7:45 pm. for central Weld County.
Radar indicated thunderstorms were producing heavy rain over Ault. Another storm is expected to develop in the Lucerne area by 5 p.m.
Some locations that could experience flooding include Greeley, Evans, Eaton, LaSalle, Ault, Kersey, Gilcrest, Pierce, Galeton and Lucerne.
At least initially, Greeley and Evans appear to be avoiding the brunt of the storm, although lightning is causing rescue efforts to slow.
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UPDATE, 3:57 P.M. — A flash flood warning has been issued for southwestern Weld County, western Adams County and northern Denver County.
Two storms, one over Aurora and another near Platteville, are expected to produce heavy rain. Areas in Weld County that could experience heavy flooding, according to the National Weather Service, include Brighton, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Fort Lupton, Lochbuie, Dacono, Mead and Platteville.
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UPDATE, 3:22 P.M. — CDOT has opened up U.S. 85 between Evans and LaSalle. Also, Colo. 392 has been opened east of Interstate 25, from Larimer County Road 5 to 17th Street in Windsor.
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UPDATE, 3:15 P.M. — It may be sunny with blue skies now in the Greeley area, but it appears that rain may be headed our way.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for central Larimer County. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain was falling just southeast of Pingree Park and just south of Red Feather Lakes in the mountains west of Fort Collins. Excessive runoff from the storm will cause flash flooding of creeks and streams, according to the weather service.
Stay tuned for weather updates.
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UPDATE, 2:50 P.M. — The city of Evans has installed portable toilets at various locations in town. More than 80 have been set up around town.
The city also has released a map of the areas that are in the "no flush" zone. The map is the second image with this story or you may find it here.
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UPDATE, 1:15 P.M. — Interstate 25 has reopened completely from Denver to the Wyoming state line.
Also, the city of Greeley has lifted its evacuation order of the Riverview Farms subdivision. Greeley police personnel are now allowing residents back into the area. All others should stay out of the neighborhood.
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UPDATE, 12:15 P.M. — The Weld County Humane Society, 42nd Avenue and 17th Street in Evans, is accepting animals from residents who had to evacuate. The shelter had a dozen dogs as of noon Saturday and some cats and had room for more cats and 15 more dogs.
The shelter will find a place once it fills, so bring your animals. Local vets were taking animals as well, though they were filling up fast with regular customers' pets.
A shelter at North 11th Avenue and H Street was accepting livestock, so take your farm and ranch animals there.
Both shelters need supplies — cat and dog food and kitty litter at the humane society, and livestock supplies, including hay and bridles at the other location.
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UPDATE, 11:55 a.m. — The city of Evans reports that its 1st Avenue sewer treatment plant is still out of service and officials are evaluating all possible options. The city said Port-o-lets may be available in affected areas later today.
Residents affected by the "no flush" order are asked to refrain from all uses of the sewer system, which includes flushing of toilets, laundry, bathing or showering, and dishwashing. The city's water system is safe, however, and domestic water is safe to drink.
The areas affected by the "no flush" rule are:
• The Carriage Estates subdivision in unincorporated Weld County.
• The Hunter's Reserve subdivision north of Park View Drive and east of Mountain View Drive.
• All land in the Evans city limits east of 29th Avenue and north of the South Platte River.
Evans officials say floodwaters may stay high through the weekend and they encourage residents to stay out of flooded areas, do not move barricades and do not drive through standing water.
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UPDATE, 11:15 A.M. — The town of Johnstown is reporting that floodwaters have receded in the area around town, but the mandatory evacuation of the Thompson River Ranch subdivision remains in effect. However, a mandatory evacuation for downtown Johnstown and surrounding neighborhoods has been lifted.
Access to Johnstown from Interstate 25 on Colo. 60 is open.
Colo. 60 between Johnstown and Milliken remains closed; Weld County Road 17 north of Johnstown and Weld 50 are both still closed; the bridges on Weld roads 17, 15 and 13 south of Colo. 60 also remain closed.
Water quality in Johnstown is not affected by the flooding and water remains safe to consume.
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UPDATE, 11 A.M. — A weather update, according to the National Weather Service and Weld County dispatch: It has started to rain lightly in Boulder and western Fort Collins.
Rain is expected to start falling in the Greeley area about 2 p.m., and intensify in the afternoon and evening hours, ending about 9 p.m.
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UPDATE, 10:10 A.M. — Weld County Commissioner Bill Garcia calls the flooding an "unprecedented event" at the beginning of a press conference that started at 10:10 a.m. today. Commissioner Sean Conway says about 140 county roads have been damaged by the flooding.
The city of Greeley is reporting some good news: Homes in the Riverview Farms subdivision didn't get flooded overnight and their streets are no longer flooded.
County officials say they are working with several agencies — municipalities, school districts, private companies, the oil and gas industry — to best help individuals who have been affected.
Weld Sheriff John Cooke asks residents to not go around barricades. Many county roads are barricaded but the sheriff's office does not have enough manpower to have deputies at every location.
County officials say to the best of their knowledge, no water supplies have been affected by oil and gas industry or pipeline issues.
No one has been injured and there are no reports of anybody missing, county officials say.
The town of Frederick reports that residents can go to Rocky Mountain Christian Church to get bottled water at 10:45 a.m. this morning.
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UPDATE, 9:55 A.M. — About 80 stayed last night at the Greeley Recreation Center, where the Red Cross set up the official shelter for displaced residents. There are 150 cots available, said Andy McRoberts, director of parks and recreation for the city of Greeley, but he said he doesn't want to turn anyone away.
There's also food from organizations such Greeley-Evans School District 6, showers and bathrooms available. The recreation center fitness rooms remained open to the public.
Many of the residents were from Evans, and many others were just looking for toiletries. Toiletries remained the biggest need at the shelter as of Saturday morning, though officials was also taking non-perishable food. The shelter can't accept home-cooked meals.
You can donate, or use the shelter, at 651 10th Ave., Greeley.
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UPDATE, 9:45 A.M. — Some East Greeley residents are returning to their homes to discover major damage this morning.
Shawna Lou Minney grew up on a home at 2631 E. 18th Street, near Fern Avenue, and said her parents' home is pretty much destroyed. Her mom passed away several years ago and she said her dad lost everything, except they were able to retrieve her Mom's ashes. All of the furniture and clothes in the home were destroyed.
"This was their dream home right here," Minney said. She said the family isn't sure if they have flood insurance that will cover their losses. "We'll figure that out later."
Coincidentally, the anniversary of her mother's death is six years ago today. Minney said there are signs that God was watching over their home, because no one died and all of the family's neighbors are safe. A small garden in front of the home, which was a favorite of her mother's, also survived without major damage.
Minney's mother and father also built a 4-wheeler themselves, and it too survived. Aside from the 4-wheeler and the garden, the family pretty much lost everything in the flood, she said.
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UPDATE, 8:42 a.m. — The city of Greeley reports that the Platte River has dropped significantly since last night and water has receded out of the Riverview Farms subdivision.
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UPDATE, 8:35 a.m. — Steve Reams, Weld County Sheriff's Office bureau chief, said there are not a lot of residents that remain stranded. There is one helicopter rescue still occurring this morning in the Kersey area. But, he added, "The flooding and destruction to our roadways out east have definitely picked up overnight."
He said a large section of U.S. 34 between Greeley and Kersey has sustained heavy damage.
The county is working with FEMA officials to begin to transition into a damage estimate and rebuilding mode.
"We have a monumental task ahead of us," he said.
Many county roads have sustained significant damage, he added, and that also affected recovery efforts Friday and today.
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UPDATE, 8:03 a.m. — The city of Greeley is requesting donations of the following for the downtown Red Cross shelter, set up at the Greeley Recreation Center:
Pre-packaged, TRAVEL-SIZED hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, combs, razors, tampons).
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UPDATE, 8:01 a.m. — Evans officials are asking that all residents east of 35th Avenue, EXCEPT CAVE CREEK & COUNTRY ESTATES, refrain from using restroom facilities and running water down drains or plumbing. This includes laundry, bathing, showering, dishwashing, etc. It is not clear how long this will last, but officials are evaluating all available options to restore service as quickly as possible.
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UPDATE, 7:55 a.m. — The Poudre River is still within its banks at U.S. 85 and 8th Street.
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UPDATE, 7:50 a.m. — Weld County officials say the National Guard is still helping to rescue stranded residents in east Greeley and the Kersey area because of flooding along the South Platte River.
In Greeley, City Manager Roy Otto said flooding along the Poudre River appears to be minor at this point. The city has closed 71st, 83rd and 95th avenues because water is lapping over the road, "but it's not too bad, so far," Otto said. He added that the city's sewer plant along the Poudre River in east Greeley was not threatened.
"It appears that at least along the Poudre, it is moving into Greeley at a slow rate and it is being spread out. We're hesitant to say the danger is over, because it could still get worse. And I know they're talking more rain later today, and we're a little worried about that. But so far, it's not too bad along the Poudre."
Flooding along the South Platte appears to be worse, although Otto said the flow appears to be receding this morning. The city may soon lift its mandatory evacuation order for the Riverview Farms subdivision, which is in southeast Greeley.
Friday's flooding along the South Platte in Evans and east Greeley was historic, Otto said. "I've never seen anything like this before. It was amazing."
» Greeley Police report no incidents overnight associated with the floods.
» There were 80 people overnight at the Greeley Recreation Center Red Cross shelter.
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UPDATE, 7:45 a.m. — Greeley Water department reports no changes to drinking water overnight. Drink up.
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UPDATE, 6:50 a.m. — Some major routes in and out of Greeley are closed this morning, including U.S. 34 east to Interstate 76, and U.S. 85 between 37th Street and Colo. 52 in Fort Lupton. Travel remains open west on U.S. 34 into Lovleand. Travel on Interstate 25 is also closed from Harmony Road to Colo. 14, and southbound form Wyoming to Harmony. It has reopened south through Weld County.
» CDOT reminds motorists that while some roadways may appear passable, those near water flow may have hidden damage. Many highways and bridges will stay closed as a precaution until crews are able to determine if they're safe.
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UPDATE, 6 a.m. — The National Weather Service has more rain in the forecast for northern Colorado today. Fog is expected this morning for the Greeley area. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with a high near 81. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight. At 5 a.m., the Poudre River in Greeley was at 7.8 feet. Flood stage is 8 feet. The river is expected to rise near 8.4 feet this afternoon, and recede back below flood stage later today.
» Record flooding continues in Kersey. At 5:30 a.m., the river was at 18.8 feet, well above flood stage of 10 feet. The river is expected to rise to near 19.5 feet by this afternoon, and is not expected to fall back down below flood stage until Wednesday.
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UPDATE, 5:45 a.m. — The Weld County Office of Emergency Management will open at 7 a.m., and more flooding updates will be provided.
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UPDATE, 5:30 a.m. — Evans officials believe peak river flow will come this morning and floodwaters may stick around through the weekend. Residents are not allowed to return to the flooded areas without safety assessments. Waters are well above the previous flood record of 11.73 feet set in 1973. Residents are asked to stay out of the flooded areas from U.S. 85 south to 1st Avenue between 31st Street and 42nd Street, to allow emergency personnel to work.
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UPDATE, 4:57 a.m. — The Weld County Board of Commissioners, along with the Weld County Director of the Office of Emergency Management, will host a press conference at 10 a.m. today, during which they'll discuss updates on emergency information as well as what county government is doing with regard to infrastructure inspections, damage assessment and community assistance.
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UPDATE, 4:55 a.m. — Weld County Road 13 (Colorado Blvd.) north of Firestone and north of Weld 26 in Weld County was washed away by waters from the St. Vrain River. This road will be closed for some time. Alternative routes advised.
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UPDATE, 4:50 a.m. — The South Platte River near Kersey is swelling to almost 19 feet while the Poudre River in Greeley was at 7.75 feet at 4:30 this morning. U.S. 34 is closed from Greeley to Wiggins due to flooding.
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Debates of April 30th, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #113 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was cuts.
- Question Period
- Search and Rescue
- Business of Supply
- Ted Rogers School of Management
- Rail Service
- Khalsa Day Parade
- Volunteerism
- Agriculture
- 21st Québec Entrepreneurship Contest—South West Division
- Red Road Lodge
- Queen's Day
- Marie-Sol Saint-Onge
- Nairobi
- Weston Collegiate Institute
- Rail Safety Week
- Not Myself Today Campaign
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Decorum in the House
- Public Sector Unions
- National Defence
- Ethics
- National Defence
- The Budget
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Regional Economic Development
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Natural Resources
- International Co-operation
- Seniors
- Homelessness
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Foreign Affairs
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Government Priorities
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Telecommunications
- Immigration
- Agriculture
- Official Languages
- The Environment
- Privilege
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Privilege
- Business of Supply
- Pensions
International Co-operation
Oral Questions
2:35 p.m.
Bev Oda Minister of International Cooperation
Mr. Speaker, we want to get results, as I have said.
For example, today there are 8,000 producers, 150 micro and small agricultural enterprises that saw their revenue increase from 20% to 65% in Senegal. In Burkina Faso 173 organizations have used quality technical financial services to help their people come out of poverty.
This is getting more teachers, more kids in school, more vaccines for children. This is getting results.
Oral Questions
2:35 p.m.
Judy Sgro York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, I recently met with advocates against seniors poverty and was told that OAS is the tip of the spear when it comes fighting poverty among Canadian seniors, especially the disabled.
During a recent meeting, the president of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities said that many disabled Canadians count the days until they are 65 so that they can live poverty-free for the first time. Shame on those kinds of statements.
The disabled want to know this: why is the Prime Minister hurting those who can least afford these meanspirited cuts to the OAS?
Oral Questions
2:35 p.m.
Diane Finley Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
Mr. Speaker, what we are doing is making sure that OAS is there not just for today's retirees but for future generations as well.
What we are trying to do is make sure that we have a sustainable system that will help all seniors. The member should remember that it was our government that introduced the registered disability savings plan and that signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Our government is standing up for the disabled. It is too bad the opposition will not do the same.
Oral Questions
2:35 p.m.
Marc Garneau Westmount—Ville-Marie, QC
Mr. Speaker, in Quebec, people can count on the Réseau d'aide aux personnes seules et itinérantes de Montréal, or RAPSIM, an organization that works with 90 agencies that help homeless people. RAPSIM embodies Quebec's consciousness of the reality of homelessness. Indeed, times are tough, but they are even tougher for the homeless.
Why is the minister setting a precedent by refusing to grant RAPSIM its modest subsidy under the federal homelessness partnering strategy, when a federal-provincial committee strongly recommended doing so?
Oral Questions
2:35 p.m.
Diane Finley Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
Mr. Speaker, it was our government that signed an agreement with the provinces and the territories in order to provide funding for five years to fight homelessness. We did that.
Across Canada, there are projects with merit, but they will have to apply for funding next year because other applications have greater merit.
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
Carolyn Bennett St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, it has been almost four years since the Prime Minister stood in this House and promised healing and reconciliation for the aboriginal people of Canada as part of the apology. Since that time, the government has acted in exactly the opposite direction. First, astonishingly, the Conservatives killed the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. Now they have slashed the funding for first nations, Inuit and Métis organizations delivering health and healing from coast to coast to coast in this country.
Will the Prime Minister reverse these cuts or will he admit that the apology was just hollow and a sham?
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
Leona Aglukkaq Minister of Health and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Mr. Speaker, my priority is to protect the front-line essential services of health care throughout Canada. The answer relating to NAHO is very simple. There was an AFN resolution and a letter from three of the five National Aboriginal Health Organization members. We were asked by NAHO to wind down the organization because it was dysfunctional, and we listened. Why does the member opposite not accept that recommendation coming from the aboriginal leaders?
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
Robert Chisholm Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, families from coast to coast to coast rely on the fisheries for their livelihoods. This industry is an important part of our economy, so people are asking themselves why the government is rolling back decades of important progress in the protection of fish habitat and the sustainability of this important industry.
Why has the Minister of Finance allowed himself to be shoved aside by his colleagues, who are shilling for big oil, and allowed his act to be gutted?
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
New Brunswick
Keith Ashfield Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway
Mr. Speaker, I welcome the question from the member opposite and congratulate him on his new position.
We are focusing our fish habitat protection rules on Canada's fisheries, not on farmers' fields. For too long, we have heard countless stories about DFO protecting ditches and man-made reservoirs and flood plains when they should have been protecting the rivers, lakes and oceans that are home to our fish.
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
Robert Chisholm Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, we are not talking about ditches; we are talking about rivers and lakes and the fact that they are not isolated bodies. Their health depends on the entire watershed, just as the health of our fisheries depends on a deeply interconnected ecosystem. Why does the minister not get the fact that firing fish scientists and gutting fish habitat protection will harm our fishing communities and the people who depend on it?
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
New Brunswick
Keith Ashfield Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway
Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to announce new measures to focus on managing threats to Canada's fisheries to ensure their ongoing productivity and sustainability. These changes will provide greater certainty and consistency for stakeholders such as landowners and will enhance partnership opportunities with provinces, territories, conservation organizations, aboriginals and others.
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
April 30th, 2012 / 2:40 p.m.
Paul Dewar Ottawa Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, this weekend Swiss officials laid charges against a former vice-president of SNC-Lavalin over very serious concerns about corruption, fraud and money laundering in North Africa. It is clear that something is amiss at SNC-Lavalin. Just months ago, the Conservatives sold off Canada's nuclear company, AECL, to the same business. Were they aware of the problems at SNC-Lavalin when they decided to hand over AECL at a rock-bottom price?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
Bob Dechert Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, Canadian consulate officials stand ready to provide consular assistance to Mr. Ben Aissa and are liaising with local authorities to determine his situation.
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:40 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, corruption, fraud, tax evasion: concerns about SNC-Lavalin are not new. We should not forget that it was going to build a $275 million prison for the Gadhafi regime.
Canada must set high standards for companies working abroad. The office responsible for this oversight costs taxpayers money, but produces no results.
Is the government co-operating with Switzerland? Does the tax evasion concern Canada? Will corporate social responsibility finally be taken seriously?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:45 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, there are very serious allegations being made against this company. There are very serious investigations going on. The government will do everything it can to support these investigations and to be as helpful as we possibly can.
Anyone who breaks the law should bear the full force of the law. That is something this government strongly supports, in Canada or abroad. High ethical standards for Canadian enterprise are not up for negotiation.


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Day 1: Arrive at Cusco airport
You will be greeted at Cusco airport by your guides.
Day 2: Free day in Ollantaytambo
Acclimatisation and exploring the beautiful village of Ollantaytambo.
Day 3: Trek from Ollantaytambo to Choquechaca
Visit the Pumamarka ruins then head on to the community of Choquechaca and the terraces of Muscapuquio. You'll also see the amazing Polylepis forests and the waterfall of Pacchavado.
Days 4 & 5: Work on the 'High Andes Food for Change' community challenge
Day 6: Trek from Choquechaca to Patacancha Valley
Cross the Alancoma Pass to the Patacancha Valley and the Tastayoc Pass.
Day 7: Trek from Patacancha Valley to Santa Teresa
From Santa Maria to Santa Teresa then onto the Hotsprings of Cocalmayu for a well deserved recovering bath at sunset!
Day 8: Coffee fields of Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes
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Day 9: Machu Picchu
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Day 10: Free day in Cusco
Day 11: Cusco - Lima - Home
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Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Allerton Park was the private estate of Robert Henry Allerton, who donated it to the University of Illinois in 1946. It features 1,500 acres of woodlands, formal gardens and more than 100 sculptures. The park is open to the public for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and leisurely garden strolls.
Alpine Hills Adventure Park & Golf Center
The 52-acre adventure park and golf center features year-round activities for all ages. If you are looking for a daring zipline escape for you, your friends or family, Zip Rockford provides an experience you will not forget. The Snow Park at Alpine Hills offers mountains of fun in the heart of the city! This 5-acre snow park is divided into separate tubing and terrain park (snowboarding) sections designed to accommodate riders of all abilities. The First Tee of Greater Rockford provides educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Fun for all ages. Ride your own sled down 2,050 feet of terrain-tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi.
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Bicycle/Hiking Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of scenic trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Active travelers enjoy biking, hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Nature-seekers enjoy bird watching and tranquil vegetation. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
Hike or bike into Buehler Preserve from Galena and experience the prairie life! Pets welcome. Fishing is allowed.
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve. The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system. Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
CITY:Elk Grove
Camp Sagawau Environmental Education Center
Environment Education Center - offers cross country skiing in the winter.
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
Experience a commanding view of the Mississippi River and the only known intact thunderbird effigy mound in Illinois. Hiking, bird watching, sightseeing, Native American archaeology and much more on 85 acres of scenic Mississippi River bluffs.
Located in the northeastern corner of Illinois in both McHenry and Lake counties, the Chain O'Lakes State Park is 60 miles northwest of Chicago. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline on the Chain, Chain O'Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland. And, with six miles of relatively easy hiking and biking trails to navigate the scenery, Chain O' Lakes State Park has become a treasure to behold.
CITY:Spring Grove
Ski along scenic slopes at Galena's Chestnut Mountain Resort, perched high above the Mississippi River. Rated by Ski Magazine as one of the top ski resorts in the Midwest, Chestnut Mountain goes all out with a snowboarding park and night skiing. Stay at the rustic 120-room lodge, which has three restaurants, including the fine-dining Sunset Grille. There are fun non-skiing activities in the summer as well, including boat cruises on the Mississippi Explorer and the exhilarating Alpine Slide, which speeds 2,000 feet down a hillside. Or try the new Segway Mountain Adventure Tours, a three-mile guided ride through rolling terrain.
Coral Woods - McHenry County Conservation District
This sugar maple forest provides the sweet sap necessary for annual maple sugar programs, and is also known for its magnificent display of spring wildflowers. Activities include hiking, x-country skiing, picnic shelters and scenic views.
Cross Country Skiing at Rock Spring Center
Trails open whenever there is at least three inches of snow on the ground. Equipment rental available from 9am-2pm.
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at The Morton Arboretum
Explore a winter wonderland at The Morton Arboretum, where you'll find 3.5 miles of groomed ski trails. Bring your own or rent a pair of snowshoes or cross-country skis (in children's and adult sizes). Ski trails are open when there are four or more inches of snow on the ground.
The Dakota Nature Trail for biking, hiking, and cross-county skiing links Dakota Park with the Dorothy Wirth Nature Area. The trail surface is crushed limestone and follows a former railroad right-of-way. The trail begins on Main Street in Dakota.
Located in Palatine, IL, Deer Grove Forest Preserve has trails that offer a moderate level of difficulty. At almost 10 miles in length, the hiking trials make Deer Grove worth a visit. Split into two very individual sites connected by paved and unpaved trials, the east preserve features open wetlands surrounded by old fields and an in-progress savanna and prairie restoration. The west side is wilder, the forest denser and crisscrossed with footpaths along the rolling terrain. Quite woodlands, white-tailed deer and a completely different experience await the hiker on the west side. Both paths are equally enchanting.
Located in southeast Lake County near Vernon Hills, this crushed gravel surface trail is perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. The trail offers a medium level of difficulty as it winds alongside tree-laden riverbanks, through dense bottom-land woods, adjacent to ponds and over footbridges. This trail links the Half Day Forest Preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve spanning nearly the entire length of Lake County.
CITY:Vernon Hills
At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa go golfing on one of four championship courses, horseback riding along hilly wooded trails, boating on the sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the countryside in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Relax in the luxury of the resort's Stonedrift Spa with a pampering massage. Eagle Ridge offers a wide variety of lodging that ranges from traditional inn rooms to golf villas and distinctive homes.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
From kayaking and biking to scooter rentals, Fever River Outfitters has everything you need to add a little adventure to your Galena getaway. The staff here knows the area well and offers excursions that take care of every detail—whether you're kayaking to an island picnic or taking a scooter to a vineyard for an afternoon wine tasting. Want to explore on your own? Simply rent or purchase outdoor gear and set off on your own adventure along the many biking paths, waterways and winding roads of this scenic part of northwest Illinois.
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Biking and running trails, bird watching, camping, cross-country skiing, sledding, outdoor ice skating, canoeing and rafting and fishing. The district office provides all information on preserves and issues picnic permits.


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Castle Dale Elementary students rose to the challenge of reading enough minutes to have a reward at the end of the school year. They spent the school year as book worms in a reading incentive program hosted by the school's PTA. For every 100 minutes read the book worm would earn another segment. It took the whole school year and by the end of the year the worm stretched around the entire school.
This much reading deserved a reward and Principal Ralph Worthen, good sport that he is agreed to be turned into a human sundae. Students were selected from each grade and took the opportunity to pile whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce and caramel all over their principal. The final decoration was the cherry on top as a whole jar of cherries was dumped over his head.
Principal Worthen was excited to have this much reading completed this school year as reading is the foundation of a good education.


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London Eye
allibaba, April 2014
Vue panoramique sur la ville. Vaut mieux ne pas avoir le vertige !
Tower Bridge
allibaba, April 2014
Magnifique pont très impressionnant.
London 031
Jackie R, April 2012
The London eye 7/4/12.
Big Ben
Vanessa M, September 2010
Picture of Big Ben taken from the top deck of the bus
The London Eye
Dia U, September 2010
The Eye is so big it's better to get a photo of it from a distance
Big Ben, we can see you
Angela S, Spain, March 2009
We took the red line. You can see a lot of monuments.
The Girls by the London Eye
Kay W, USA, October 2008
We loved the boat ride up to Greenwich and back.


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Mixed martial arts training center Mountain Beast MMA opens in Granby
July 15, 2013
For more information about the gym Mountain Beast MMA, or to view its schedule of trainings, visit mountainbeast.com, or call 970-509-9535.
Granby is now home to a new and different kind of gym, Mountain Beast MMA. The new gym is a mixed martial arts training center that offers training on everything from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and boxing to traditional style Kinsei Do Karate.
Rob Munro, the gym's principal proprietor, moved to Grand County with his wife, Karen, from New Jersey two years ago. Munro brought with him years of competitive fighting and coaching experience ranging from traditional martial arts and mixed martial arts to Olympic-style lifting.
"My wife and I built this together and we are hoping the community helps us create something big," Munro said.
The new gym is complete with all of the tools needed to train in all facets of mixed martial arts including a boxing ring and a section of fence designed to simulate fighting in a professional cage match.
The gym also offers something that is unheard of in Grand County, 24-hour access to members. Members need only to scan their membership cards to gain access to the facility, day or night.
Membership prices are $75 a month and come complete with access to all of the training sessions the gym offers, as well as 24-hour access to the gym.
One of Munro's goals is to harvest a strong sense of camaraderie between the gym's members, which he says is a very valuable part of any mixed martial arts gym.
"There is a tremendous amount of camaraderie when you're in a team setting like this," he said. "I have been amazed by the positive attitude that the athletes and coaches have had so far."
While the trainings and classes are intense, Munro commented on how positive motivation from coaches and other athletes can help to push people to their individual limits.
On top of various trainings for different styles of fighting, the gym also has tailored programs for police officers, EMS, and firefighters and programs tailored to women.
The gym has also designed a conditioning program for skiers and snowboarders and has plans to work with some of the athletes from the Winter Park Competition Center.
The gym is open to anyone who wants to join and already is getting a great response from the community, according to Munro, saying people of all ages are showing interest in the gym and its programs.
While giving a tour of the new gym, which was designed by Munro's wife, he brought out a training device made especially for the younger fighters he plans to train. A foam pad with cutout letters and colors designed to help teach kids reading skills while they train.
Munro sees the value behind teaching youngsters self-defense and the responsibility that comes with martial arts training as he began training in traditional martial arts at the age of 8.
He noted the training can help children defend themselves from bullies while at the same time teach them how to handle conflicts without physical altercation.
Some of Munro's members have already expressed interest in competing, and he hopes to coach them through that process.
Since Munro previously was a competitor in Golden Glove Boxing and mixed martial arts, he has experience in the competitive world to help guide his students through the hoops.
Munro mentioned how his previous experiences with his coaches while competing inspired him to begin coaching and to ultimately open the new gym.
"I hope to carry on that tradition that was brought to me," he said.
Reid Tulley can be reached at 970-887-3334
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Last year was our first Christmas at the inn and it was a White Christmas straight out of the storybooks. The snow was gently falling all Christmas day. We had closed the inn and moved into the Revell Room, our favorite, with the cats until Monday. Snug in the house making Beef Wellington (for the first time) for Christmas dinner, we relished that quiet peaceful time. For me, Christmastime has always been special and magic. I love the decorations and the lights, the sparkle and the lush opulence of Christmas. I get to be creative, adding ribbons and lights and greens to every nook I can find. Every year comes out a little bit different. This year we found great new garlands from Balsam Hill to drape outside along the porch and the balcony as well as inside up the stairway.
My sisters helped me decorate the tree with ornaments Bill and I have collected over the years. Some I had even before meeting Bill, like the Byzantine Star that tops the tree, and they all have special memories attached. I enjoy finding that special gift that's perfect for a friend or family member, but it's not about presents for me. It's all about creating the magic of the holiday in our home and in our hearts.
Asheville has so many magical things to do over the holidays too. We spent the afternoon touring the National Gingerbread Competition winners displayed at the Grove Park Inn. The Montford Players are performing A Christmas Carol, and last weekend Biltmore Village hosted a Dickens Festival with performers roaming the historic streets and shopkeepers dressed in Victorian garb. The Biltmore Candlelight Evenings are a special treat that we got to enjoy last Christmas. Seeing the magnificent estate filled with ornately decorated trees, totally decked out for the holidays, by candlelight and accompanied by live celestial music is dazzling and entrancing.
This year, instead of closing the inn, we're sharing our snug Christmastime Getaway with a house full of guests! We're having a Christmas Wedding at A Bed of Roses! We're all very excited. What could be more magical and romantic than a Christmas Wedding!
Visit our photo gallery for more photographs of A Bed of Roses in her full holiday regalia.


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Bolle B-Style Helmet.
The Bolle B-Style Helmet is a fully-integrated helmet which is lightweight and technologically-advanced. It features the Click-to-Fit System, and its InMold construction makes it a rugged and super comfortable helmet. It has vents to get fresh air into the helmet while pushing out heat, and is audio kit compatible. A Hybrid Shell construction synergizes the key features and benefits of Inmold and ABS shell technologies, resulting in a modern design that provides a perfect fitting, lightweight helmet. It also features a warm, comfy, soft padded liner that is easy to remove, wash, and reinstall. It has an adjustable chin strap for a custom fit and a ski goggle retainer clip to keep your eyewear secured. It is also compatible with other Bolle Audio Kit and it weighs less than a kilo. Indeed, the Bolle B-Style Helmet is the cutting-edge for today's helmet-making industry.
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By Dimitra DeFotis
Active traders were about as intent on buying exchange-traded equity funds as they were buying individual equities in June.
That's according to the latest Charles Schwab (SCHW) Active Trader Sentiment Survey. It was conducted on June 20, a decidedly negative market day for the 477 responding market participants; they were asked to look three to six months into the future. Not surprisingly, only 38% were bullish on stocks looking ahead, down from 52% of those surveyed in March.
Their confidence was eroding on how well their portfolios were hedged against risk. Indeed, Charles Schwab and optionsXpress suggested in their May market update to trim best positions — see our Q&A here.
Yet most survey respondents in June were planning to stick it out, and were dipping into Schwab's online education tools with increased gusto. Schwab's typical active trader is a 50-year-old man, but isn't the stereotype of a day trader. Instead, Schwab defines "active" as roughly two or three trades per month.


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Ireland have been crowned Six Nations champions and are looking to secure their first ever Grand Slam victory this weekend in Milan.
Ireland have been crowned maiden Six Nations champions and are looking to secure their first ever Grand Slam victory this weekend in Milan.
As the competition ladder tightens up and we recover from our rugby hangover there is still plenty to play for as we enter the final round.
France will not be happy at the result of their last outing but can be proud knowing they were fearless in their approach and gained some valuable experience in high pressure situations. They will need to use this experience and be completely ruthless, outmuscle and bully Scotland into submission if they are to have any hopes of finishing second on the ladder. They will need to replicate England's 76-0 scoreline to stand a chance.
Scotland on the other hand, whilst remaining winless are really challenging sides this year and if they can retain the majority of this squad, they will definitely be contenders in the years to come. Head coach Karen Findlay will want the team to focus on their basic skills to put in a complete 80 minute performance. If they can do that, they may just pull off one of the possible major upsets of the weekend.
In order to automatically qualify for the Rugby World Cup in 2014, Italy must defeat Ireland and hope that England convincingly beat Wales. Italy, with home ground advantage, will be absolutely pumped for this game after being held scoreless by England in their last outing. The forward pack will need to really contest and challenge at the breakdown. More importantly their defensive patterns will need to be on point if they are to contain Ireland's potent backline.
Ireland will need to remain extremely focused on the task at hand and not let the potential Grand Slam victory become bigger than the game itself. Whilst on the cusp of greatness for their country, they still need to do all the simple, little things right and the results will follow. Already having played in high stakes last weekend, Ireland are sure to be confident they can work hard and grind out to win this game by minimizing their basic handling errors and correcting their line-out at set-piece time.
This will be the game to watch this weekend, depending on which side of the fence you sit. It can be a great day for the Italians to make the upset of the tournament and qualify for the Rugby World Cup or be a part of the green machine in Ireland's first ever Grand Slam victory.
England and Wales are both looking to finish their tournament on a high after both winning their last two Tests. For Wales, they are looking to create the possible upset that will see them qualify for the Rugby World Cup ahead of Italy. Whilst for England, they are now playing for pride as the realisation that they will not be hoisting the Six Nations trophy for the first time in eight years sets in.
With nothing to lose and everything to gain, expect to see some real attacking running rugby in this match. There will be a very open feel as both teams exchange blows and the team that plays down the right end of the field and minimizes their error rate should win on the day. Whilst this all sounds simple, we all know how extremely complex rugby can be – these ladies just make it look effortless.
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They use sodium hydroxide in our soaps. All soaps (excluding detergent bars, which are totally synthetic and chemical laden) are made with lye but no lye is left in the finished soap. Our soaps are balanced so the chemical reaction has the correct amounts of both lye and oil for a balanced reaction. The result is that our soap is very close to neutral. What is the burn time on their candles? Their Zum Glow candles burn for approx. 30 hours and the mini Zum Glows burn for approx. 10-12 hours. How do they color their soaps? They use ultramarines and iron oxides for our colorants. They never use FD&C colorings in any of our products. All of the colors in the soaps are all scented the same. For instance, with lavender-mint the blue is not lavender and the green is not mint. The same goes for sandalwood-citrus. Both colors are scented the same. Do they test their products on animals? They do not test our products on animals. They love to test them on ourselves and our friends and family. 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They highly recommend our Zum Lab Facial Soaps which were created specifically for the face. But of course the Oatmeal-Lavender and the Wee Bar make great facial soaps too. Lemongrass, Tea Tree-Citrus, and Lime-Basil are great for oily skin. Do they have any vegan products? Zum Glow, Zum Body, Zum Tub, Zum Mist, Zum Oil, eau de zum, ZAR aftershave tonic and roll-on cologne are all vegan products. Some retailers don't charge for shipping. Why is their shipping so high? Unlike Amazon.com, Lands End or Pottery Barn they are a very small company and have negotiated the best rate possible with FedEx, which for us is the most economical and efficient way to ship. They feel that our shipping rates are comparable with major catalog retailers. They do not look at shipping as a profit center and actually lose thousands of dollars in shipping costs every year. Which for a company our size really hurts! They are charged extra for every residential delivery along with a penalty if the customer simply lists, for example "Main" as their address rather than "Main Street". There are also fuel surcharges for most deliveries. As they grow and ship more boxes they will be able to negotiate a better rate with FedEx and will definitely pass that on to our customers. Where did they get the name "zum"? Zum is simply a play on the word "some". As in "This sure is "zum" bar of soap!" Where The Indigo Wild Things Are Before Indigo Wild touches your body, it touches these bodies. No worries, Indigo's Wild is not showering with your soap singing "I'm Too Sexy" before they ship it off to you. Their talking handcrafted, handmade, hand-mixed, hands-on…which is all pretty dang handsome. So take a spin with Indigo Wild's handy work. It's mixed and mashed with 100% pure essential oils, shea butter, meadowfoam seed oil, soy wax, goat's milk, botanical extracts and other jujulicious ingredients. 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Press Release: Big South Conference Relies on NewTek TriCaster 850 EXTREME to Produce and Stream Men's and Women's Basketball
December 1, 2011
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| Doug Wright
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Big South Conference Relies on NewTek TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ to Produce and Stream Men's and Women's Basketball
Conference upgrades to HD portable live production systems for launch of basketball season
SAN ANTONIO - December 1, 2011 - NewTek, worldwide leader in portable live production and 3D animation systems, announced today that the Big South Conference has upgraded its live streaming capabilities with the addition of 12 TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ HD portable live production systems. With conference play beginning the first of December, the Big South will use the new HD TriCasters to produce and live stream all men's and women's home basketball games, and will continue to use TriCaster as the heart of their streaming operations in the sports seasons to follow.
The Big South Conference produces and streams more than 700 live events each year. Through the Big South Network fans have the opportunity to watch all of the conference home football games, men's and women's basketball, baseball and many other of our sporting events such as volleyball, men's and women's soccer, including the conference championships in most of the league's sports.
"Now that each of our 11 member schools and the conference headquarters have TriCaster 850 EXTREME, we can deliver live sporting events that rival network broadcast quality," said Mark Bryant, director of multimedia development, Big South Conference. "Our streaming operations have grown dramatically, and TriCaster technology has been critical in that process, since we first entrusted games to NewTek in 2009. TriCaster has totally changed the economics of college sports production, now we can afford to give our fans a virtual front row seat at every Big South sport from basketball to volleyball. And, no matter where our fans, friends, family and alumni are located in the world, they know they can always watch their favorite Big South sports on the Big South Network."
Big South Conference Member Schools:
Campbell University - Buies Creek, North Carolina
Charleston Southern University - Charleston, South Carolina
Coastal Carolina University - Conway, South Carolina
Gardner-Webb University - Boiling Springs, North Carolina
High Point University - High Point, North Carolina
Liberty University - Lynchburg, Virginia
Presbyterian College - Clinton, South Carolina
Radford University - Radford, Virginia
University of North Carolina Asheville - Asheville, North Carolina
Virginia Military Institute - Lexington, Virginia
Winthrop University - Rock Hill, South Carolina
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast, project and record HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator or small team can switch between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. TriCaster is used by sports organizations, schools, broadcasters, webcasters, houses of worship, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
Pricing and Availability
The TriCaster family of products in NTSC is available for education in North America starting at US$4,995 and in multi-standard for US$5,995. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com, or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441. International callers dial +1-210-370-8000.
About NewTek
Benefiting producers and artists with cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek is a worldwide leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCaster™ product line, 3Play™ and LightWave 3D®. NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards.
Clients include:, Big South Conference, ESPN X Games, New York Giants, NBA Development League, Fox News, BBC, NHL, Nickelodeon, CBS Radio, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports, MTV, TWiT.TV , USA TODAY, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), North American Aerospace Defense Command, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NewTek products have been used in feature films and television shows, including "Avatar," "TinTin," "Repo Men," "V," "Fringe," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and more.
NewTek is privately owned and based in San Antonio, Texas. Please visit: www.newtek.com.
About The Big South Conference (www.BigSouthSports.com)
Founded in 1983, the Big South Conference has matured into a competitive leader in college athletics, actively pursuing excellence on the field of play and in the classroom. Comprised of 11 member institutions throughout the Southeast, the Big South Conference continues to succeed on the field through its 19 championship sports while intentionally fostering the academic, personal, social, athletic and leadership development of its student-athletes. The institutions of the Big South Conference -- Campbell University, Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina University, Gardner-Webb University, High Point University, Liberty University, Presbyterian College, Radford University, UNC Asheville, Virginia Military Institute and Winthrop University -- have a remarkable history of achievement. The League will begin sponsoring women's lacrosse in 2012-13. The Big South Conference: Developing Leaders Through Athletics.
- TriCaster, TriCaster 850 EXTREME, IsoCorder, 3Play and LightWave are trademarks of NewTek.
- LightWave 3D is a registered trademark of NewTek.
- All other products or brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


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RonB wrote:by a chance tried aboards W-series board with large rocker and boots recently. overall i really enjoyed it, board goes smoother than usual kiteboard and controls well. only didn't like so well boots and upwind ability which seemed to be lower as for standard twintip or perhaps it was because of boots. so the question is if i prefer to ride with pads is it worth to choose wakestyle board? can wakestyle board with pads give me maximum or it's necessary to use wakestyle board with boots to feel all pros of it?
Eric23 wrote:I prefer boards without increased rocker - pleasant to ride and perfect planning even in light wind. I have seen quite often that many riders with big rocker boards sitting on the shore or torturing themselves on water in a low or gusty wind while I and my friends enjoying our time on water easily riding upwind. If in your beach wind is not strong better choose kiteboard with normal rocker. With them also most of tricks can be done including unhook. On net there is plenty of videos guys riding on normal rocker kiteboards. Don't understand why so many recommending big rocker boards yet don't remember to tell that they are not riding on light wind and aprox 30% windy days will be lost or you need kite for size larger than others.


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|Posted by More on October 17, 2001 at 13:35:45:
|In response to Re: winterizing a home with a well
Winterizing your home in your case means you are not going to be living in it at all, right? The cold weather causes water inside piping, toilet bowls, and pumps to freeze and expand and pumps above ground should be drained of water after turning off the electrical power to them. If your well pump is in a pump house or in the cellar (therefore above ground and likely to encounter prolonged tempertures below 32 degrees F) then you want to turn off the supply valve that allows water to get to the inlet side of the pump (if it has a valve), open the valves or faucets in the house, and those open faucets allow any standing water to expand when the water freezes, without ice pressure against the valve or faucet seats. You are unusually perceptive to be concerned for the pump, since it often is placed in a low spot, and retains water even after faucets are opened. Most well pumps are attached to the pipe inside the well casing below the water level below ground level ( they are always under water, when the well never runs dry) and you cannot access them to work on them, and they won't freeze under ground.
If your pump is a centrifugal pump and it is above ground, then it likely has a primer port as well as a drain port. This kind of a pump requires priming every year after the thaw, but it has a small plug in the pump casing that allows the water in the vanes to be drained. It is threaded into the pump casing, is 1/4 or 1/2 inch in diameter, and usually has a square top that you can put a wrench on to loosen it and remove it. Maybe a cup or two of water will drain out. Put the plug in a freezer baggie and mark it prominately and keep it near the pump so you'll remember to replace it next year.
Toilet bowls retain water too, and need to be drained of water so that they won't ice up expand and crack the bowl. Use a sponge to take out as much water as you can, or pour alcohol into the bowl to remove the fear of freezing. Alcohol doesn't freeze.
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