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Anthony Acres Resort has picturesque views of Lake Sara. The resort is only five minutes from Effingham, so you can come into town and enjoy some food or shop.
Bail's Timberline Lake Camp Ground
140 sites, electricity, water, dump station, showers, reservations.
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Just minutes away from the city but a world away, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds and creeks round out the outdoor experience.
Open year-round and offering annual and perennial flowers, mums, fall decor, pumpkins, squash, and fall treats. Known also for the 7 acre corn maze, haunted maze and mind twisted maze. School tours and groups welcome. Christmas trees and wreaths offered in winter months.
Come out to Camp Lakewood and enjoy the views of Lake Pauline plus all the creature comforts. Camp Lakewood is an RV campground. The sites include cable, WiFi, 30/50 AMP. They also offer a one and two bedroom cabin that is fully furnished and self contained. The newest cabin sleeps five and includes Cable TV. They do offer tent sites as well for those who want to be a little closer to nature.
Cardinal Golf Course is the only public 18 hole golf course in Effingham! It is located on Lake Sara, which is just about ten minutes from interstates 57 ans 70. The course is located on local lake, Lake Sara, and has beautiful views from the course.We currently have about 250 members and hold approximately 30 outings a year with an average attendence of about 100 players per outing. We do have a driving range, putting green, and chipping green.
Explore 70 acres of prairie, wetlands and forest habitat.The Visitor Center features interpretive exhibits, sensory displays and live critters, including a bird observation area.
A favorite of walkers and hikers, this park offers year-round camping and scenic hiking trails, many of them hugging Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek has 163 vehicular campsites, with 148 of those being Class A sites with electricity, picnic tables, and showers. There are 56 sites available by reservations made at least 2 weeks in advance by mail.
Effingham County Veteran's Memorial
The Effingham County Veteran's Memorial wall is dedicated to all the men and women who served from all five branches of the armed forces. The names on the walls for from past and present. Every year they add more names to the wall.
Effingham has four community parks. All offer baseball diamonds, play grounds, basketball courts and great areas for family picnics.
This aquatic center has a frog slide, water slide, wet playground area, a sand playground, concessions, a shaded picnic area and a bath house.
Forest Park is a municipal park with the Chautauqua Auditorium, Vietnam Memorial, Family Aquatic Center, picnic areas, pavilions, baseball & softball diamonds, fishing lagoon (Crystal Lake), skateboard park, soccer fields, a youth athletic center, and more. There is an entrance to the General Dacey trail at the back of the park and the Memorial Sunken Gardens have been revitalized. The park is also home to the Festival of Lights.
Forrest W. "Bo" Wood Recreation Area
This recreational area has 47 sites available for camping and more are being added. To make reservations, see the information. For general information, you can go to www.lakeshelbyville.com.
18-hole golf course set in the countryside of Windsor. The Fox offers a golf experience for everyone from the casual golfer to those looking for a real challenge. The course was built on 160 acres of rolling farmland and woods in 1998. Located close to Lake Shelbyville. GPS ADDRESS: 1300 N 3050 E
Located just minutes outside of Effingham. The Gardens of Heartland can fully satisfy your requirements for affordable & elegant receptions & outdoor weddings, or small gatherings.
This trail is a multi-use recreational trail -- accessed mainly by walkers, runners, and bikers. As you move along the pathways of the Dacey Trail, you will find nature at its best with many scenic views of Lake Shelbyville. A fitness area is between the Dam West Recreational area and the Dam. The trail is being added to and improved each year. You can begin the trail at Forest Park or at the Dam West Recreational Area (9th St.).
A quiet cove at dawn, where the only sound is the whir of a casting reel and the gentle splash of the fly hitting the water's surface...that's Lake Sara. A sunny afternoon slalom skiing behind a powerboat or running along the beach...that's Lake Sara. A family picnic in the grass at water's edge or a family reunion, with fried chicken and the works, under one of the pavilions...that's Lake Sara. Lake Sara is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline, encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Lake Sara has something for everyone, in every season of the year.
Two different locations on Lake Sara. The pavilions offer a chance to host a meeting on the lake. The two outdoor facilities are perfect for receptions and parties with plenty of outdoor space. It also features a large open room, kitchen area, boat dock and outdoor decks.
Central Illinois lake with over 11,000 water acres and 172 miles of shoreline. Lake Shelbyville has 5 federal campgrounds, and 2 state campgrounds with over 1,000 campsites from tent camping up to full hookup. There are several recreational areas with picnic areas and pavilions and 2 wildlife management areas. Three public beaches are available for swimming on the lake. The lake also hosts many launching ramps that are available for boats, and 3 marinas on the lake. Many hiking trails also encompass the lake such as the General Dacey which also includes fitness stations, the Chief Illini trail and others.
Lake Shelbyville - Bo Wood Recreation Area
Most of the campsites in this 82 site campground are shaded. Located on Lake Shelbyville, beach nearby.
Newly constructed French Country style home located on 100 acres featuring equine hotel, nature trails, and fishing pond. The outdoors is as enchanting and as lively as it is indisde. Each of the 4 guest rooms is tastefully decorated.
This 18-hole, par 72 course features moderate to gently rolling terrain, manicured greens, a full-service pro shop and a food court.
Started in 1932, the sunken gardens were developed inside Forest Park. The lush garden and its scenic surroundings are open to the public and is available for weddings, reunions, and more.
This 15-mile-long lake has 250 miles of shoreline, offering camping, fishing, boating, marinas and more.


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An Old Testament prophet who led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and gave to them a set of religious, social, and dietary laws as revealed by God.
Moses' ministry extended beyond the limits of his own mortal lifetime. Joseph Smith taught that, in company with Elijah, he came to the Mount of Transfiguration and bestowed priesthood keys upon Peter, James, and John (Matt. 17:3–4; Mark 9:4–9; Luke 9:30; D&C 63:21).
Moses appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on 3 April 1836, in the temple in Kirtland, Ohio, and conferred on them the keys of the gathering of Israel (D&C 110:11).
Latter-day revelation speaks much concerning Moses. He is mentioned frequently in the Book of Mormon, and from the Doctrine and Covenants we learn about his ministry (D&C 84:20–26) and that he received the priesthood from his father-in-law, Jethro (D&C 84:6).
Latter-day revelation also confirms the biblical account of his ministry among the children of Israel and reaffirms that he was the author of the five books that begin the Old Testament (1 Ne. 5:11; Moses 1:40–41).
- Was saved by Pharaoh's daughter:Ex. 2:1–10;
- Fled to Midian:Ex. 2:11–22;
- The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush:Ex. 3:1–15;
- Announced plagues to come upon the Egyptians:Ex. 7–11;
- The Lord instituted the Passover:Ex. 12:1–30;
- Led the children of Israel across the Red Sea:Ex. 14:5–31;
- The Lord sent manna in the desert:Ex. 16;
- Struck rock at Horeb and water gushed forth:Ex. 17:1–7;
- Aaron and Hur held up his hands so that Joshua prevailed over Amulek:Ex. 17:8–16;
- Jethro counseled him:Ex. 18:13–26;
- Prepared the people for the Lord's appearance on mount Sinai:Ex. 19;
- The Lord revealed the Ten Commandments to him:Ex. 20:1–17;
- He and seventy elders saw God:Ex. 24:9–11;
- Broke the tables of testimony and destroyed the golden calf:Ex. 32:19–20;
- Spoke with God face to face:Ex. 33:9–11;
- Appeared when Jesus was transfigured:Matt. 17:1–13; ( Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36; )
- Let us be strong like unto Moses:1 Ne. 4:2;
- Christ is the prophet like unto Moses that the Lord would raise up:1 Ne. 22:20–21; ( 3 Ne. 20:23; Deut. 18:15; )
- Led Israel by revelation:D&C 8:3;
- Was seen among the noble spirits:D&C 138:41;
- Saw God face to face:Moses 1:2, 31;
- Was in the similitude of the Only Begotten:Moses 1:6, 13;
- Was to write the things revealed to him concerning the Creation:Moses 2:1;
The book of Moses
A book in the Pearl of Great Price that contains Joseph Smith's inspired translation of the first seven chapters of Genesis.
Chapter 1 records a vision in which Moses saw God, who revealed to him the whole plan of salvation. Chapters 2–5 are an account of the creation and the fall of man. Chapters 6–7 contain a vision about Enoch and his ministry on earth. Chapter 8 contains a vision about Noah and the great flood.
The five books of Moses
The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the books of Moses. The brass plates Nephi took from Laban contained the books of Moses (1 Ne. 5:11).
- Nephi read many things written in the books of Moses:1 Ne. 19:23;

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@EvilNed - Feel free to submit as many levels as you want, there is no limit. I'd be quite happy for you to upload all of those so we can take a look at them, even if unfinished. If you don't want them all in the project or want to reserve them for something else, that's cool too. You can always ask for the maps to be removed from the project at a later date if you feel they'd be better off as part of something else.
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MAP05: A really interesting, super non-linear map. Only issue is that ammo is really plentiful, but it is hard to balance ammo for non-linear maps since you need to account for so many routes. Exit trap is super nasty, luckily the baddies line up outside the door. Texture composition is okay, the layout is pretty strange to wrap your head around, but all the fights play out well so there's really not much to criticize. Maybe the platforms in the RL pit could be a bit bigger, since it's extremely easy to bite the dust down there with low health.
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Phobus said:
The RL pit is possible to navigate with no damage taken with a bit of luck and some strafe-running, but I'm certainly open to making the platforms wider if people think it'd improve the map.
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When making the map, I figured that it should be very tight ammo on pistol start: in the context of the level set though, you'd probably enter the level with at least a decent amount of ammo leftover from the previous level.
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Hi, I don't know if this was mentioned already but on MAP02 linedef 343 has a zero tag, which means that if you shoot at it in prboom-plus or any other vanilla compatible port, it will affect ALL sectors with zero tag and fuck up the level completely.
EvilNed01 said:
I'll do some bugfixing over the weekend and resubmit, with names... Does that work?
kildeth said:
except MAP04 has an issue with the switch that activates the lift to the red key. You can only hit the switch once, so if you miss the lift the first time, you're screwed.
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Do you think that if I added a sort of tamer outdoor section with some small support buildings where there's an ammo cache would help the map, or do you think it would upset the pace?
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If I could do this map over, I would take a more holistic approach to the design.
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I've blocked the monsters from entering the bridges by simply marking the linedefs as "block monster", as when I didn't, they would swarm into the bridges and create a bottleneck at the doors. But when I did block the monsters, I found that the battle is just usually a sniping battle from afar, as you can hide behind the doorways and just take the monsters out.
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Alright, I admit it, I sometimes have crushes on the characters of the series I am watching or reading(Seriously, how can you not find Minato gorgeous? ).
Post the pictures of a male anime/manga character you like here (fan art is fine)
I'll start with him:
Possibly the best fanart of Alucard (or anyone, for that matter) I have ever seen.
L. I wuv him ^^
And I love that smile :3
My current favorite, Van Fanel (He has angel wings ^^)
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His brother, Folken and Allen Schezar
Folken is not emo, I swear
Takasy Ryuuji. I actually liked those eyes
And the way he played with his hair when he was nervous ^^
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Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
The Gospel according to Luke 2:20-21, 40-52
At that time, the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company they went a day's journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances; and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. After three days, they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously." And he said to them, "How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.
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Huntington City for a logo and theme, deadline is July 31. Entrants must be residents of Huntington. The winning theme and logo will be placed on the signs into town and used at the booth at the Fair. Cash prize will be awarded. Mail entries to Huntington City, Box 126, Huntington, Ut. 84528.
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Red Rock 4-Wheelers is planning Moab's Labor Day Camp Out for the weekend of Aug. 30-Sept. 1. For more information call 435-259-ROCK.
A field service officer from the American Legion Department Service Office in Salt Lake City will be at the Price Workforce Service Center from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Aug. 7. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the American Legion to qualify for assistance.
The BAD 2 Association represents men and women, who in World War II were stationed in England at Base Air Depot #2. The annual reunion for this group is scheduled in Salt Lake City on Sept. 4-6. For more information contact Dick McClune, 527 Quarterfield Road, Newport News, VA 23602.
The US Dept. of State is accepting applications from US educators to participate in the Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program during the 2004-05 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 15. For more information contact Roberta Croll at 1-800-726-0479 email email@example.com, or visit www.fulbrightexchanges.org.
All classes of Central High School can participate in a reunion to be held at the Museum of the San Rafael on Aug. 30. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. Those who are planning to attend, must RSVP no later than Aug. 15 by sending the meal fee and your registration form to Central High School Reunion, c/o Keith Ware, Box 537, Orangeville, Utah 84537. For more information call Keith at 435-748-2323 or Jim at 801-253-9622.
On Friday night during the San Rafael Pro Rodeo, Castle Valley Ranch will be giving away a quarter horse, horse colt. The drawing will be from the rodeo ticket stubs and will be drawn during the rodeo.
Jacob Christensen was an exchange student from Denmark who lived in Emery County in 1987-88. He would like to hear from his host family and any of his friends who read the Progress. Email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
Emery County Company of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers will hold their opening social on Aug. 23 at the Castle Dale City Park (rain location will be the Castle Dale Senior Citizens Center). Officers meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with training sessions. General meeting and brunch will be at 11 a.m. Meet the new company board and kick off an exciting new year of DUP.
Want a break from stresses of modern day life? Like to learn new things? Does studying history fit the bill for you? Then join the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. You will learn about the history of Utah, skills, crafts, and recipes used by Utah's pioneers. DUP is open to daughters over the age of 18, Not a descendant of an ancestor who came to Utah Prior to May 10, 1869? No problem, join as a associate member. For more information contact: Lois in Elmo, 653-2504; Sharlene in Huntington, 687-2268; Earlene in Orangeville, 748-2791; Irene in Cleveland, 653-2239; Jo in Ferron, 384-2648; Bly in Castle Dale, 381-2153; or Judy in Green River, 564-3359.
Emery High School Class of '98 will hold it's five year reunion on Aug. 13 at the Castle Dale Fairgrounds Park at 6 p.m. For more information, call Angela Huntington at 381-5436 or Weston Lemon at 650-2688. Please RSVP by Aug. 1.
To access 60 second public service announcements to educate America's youth about the anti-drug movement, log on to www.stopaddiction.com or call 1-800-468-6933.
Relay Utah introduces toll free spanish language telephone translation serves, to connect deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled Utahns who desire to communicate in Spanish with Utah's hearing community. Spanish Relay is available at 1-888-346-3162.
Consumers can access the postal service online. The website is www.usps.com. The website delivers a wide variety of postal information and services to assist anyone who wishes to use the US mail. Services range from buying stamps to finding zip codes.
July 22 at 6 p.m. will be the 10 or 20 mile sidewalk ride. Call Kim at 653-2440 for information about the ride. On July 23 at 5:30 p.m., a trap shoot will be held at the Shen Jensen home. On July 24 at 6 p.m. will be the family barbecue at Town Hall followed by karaoke at 7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk.
All star team coaches who wish to submit photos and information about how the teams did in competition are encouraged to bring the information to the Progress office at 190 East Main in Castle Dale. In email is preferred, the email address is email@example.com.
Emery County Bike Ride against cancer sponsored by the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, promoted by MECCA will be held Aug. 22. Rides will begin in Emery and end at Cleveland. Get a donor form and information sheet at any county library.
A fund raising raffle is being held for Katie Powell Winn, daughter of Kerry and Karla Powell. Tickets can be purchased from Karla or Cori Gundersen at 687-2110. Donations can also be made at Utah Power Credit Union or Desertview Credit Union in Huntington. Drawing will be Aug. 1.
The Emery High School Class of '83 will be held at Emery High School on Aug. 1-2. For RSVP or more information call Jack Funk at 435-653-2986.
For information concerning travel in the Emery County are visit Emery County Travel Bureau's website www.sanrafaelcastlecountry.com.
The swimming pool still has openings for swimming lessons. Come in during pool hours to sign up. Sessions every two weeks until Aug. 8, Mon-Fri, Noon-7 p.m. Call 381-5298.
A field service officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department Service Office in Salt Lake City, will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits. This is a free service to veterans. The VFW service officer will be working out of the Price Workforce Service Center from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on July 30.
To obtain a tree ID guide, contact the National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410 or go online to arborday.org for ordering information.
To help kids fill their time more productively this summer vacation, the Federal Communications Commission has created a "Parents Place" on the FCC website that will help parents and other caregivers guide children in their use of telecommunications media. The web address is www.fcc.gov/parents.
The Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research announces the Fifth Annual Mormon Apologetics Conference, Aug. 7-8 at Utah Valley State College in Orem. For a complete list of speakers and topics or to register visit www.fairlds.org/conf03b.html. You may also register by phone at 801-479-3705.
Keep Weight Watchers in Emery County. If you are interested in this weight loss program, contact Staci Moss at 748-2675. They will be meeting every Thursday evening at the Castle Dale Senior Citizens's Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming program changes and new products.
Carbon High School Class of '63 will celebrate its 40th reunion Aug. 8-10 in Price. We are looking for the following classmates: Jim Parry, Sharon Shaw Larsen, Phyllis Stout, Nelda Shaw, Austin Henry, Kristen Rachele, Bill Halamandaris, Linda Lovelace, Jim Hurdman, Skip Cunningham, Kathy Anderson, Georgia Jerant, Sally Arriola Dixon, Dick Pacheco, Gary Bean, Dennis Broadbent and Susan Pace Fullmer. With information or for more information contact Louise Hamilton at 472-3859, Tammy Johnson at 637-0842 or Maxine Samples at 637-4846 (work, M-F, 8a.m.-5 p.m.).
Auditions are being held for the 2003 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and must provide their own music. VHS format videotapes of performances, not to exceed four minutes in length should be sent to: Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Talent Search 2003, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90036. Deadline for receipt of tapes is July 11.
People in Utah agriculture seeking support to explore sustainable practices can apply for competitive grants from the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE). The calls for proposals can be found on the web at sttp://wsare.usu.edu. For more information or to obtain hard copies, call the Western SARE office at 435-797-2257.
Sunstone Education Foundation announces the 2003 Brookie and D.K. Brown Memorial Fiction Contest, with the entry deadline extended from June 30 to July 31. Categories are short stories (under 6,000 words) and short-short stories (under 1,500). Entries must in some way relate to Latter-day Saints experience, theology or worldview. To receive a copy of the complete contest rules and fees, call Sunstone, 801-355-5926 or visit our website at www.sunstoneonline.com.
The gallery in the Joseph F. Smith building, now under construction, needs stories about the educational heritage of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some ideas for stories include, but are not limited to the following: traditions of faith and learning, foundations of education in the restored gospel, early schools in Zion, education in the family and extending learning to all the world. There are also volunteer opportunities available. To submit stories write to the Education in Zion project at B-34 110A, Provo, Utah 84602, fax 801-422-0110 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. To volunteer and learn more about the project visit http://exhibit.byu.edu or call 801-422-1986.
The College of Eastern Utah has a new Educational Opportunity Center serving Carbon and Emery Counties. The program is designed to assist adults who would like to start into a college of their choice. The Educational Opportunity Center can assist students with a variety of services including financial aid application, college course selection and completing their GED if needed. It is a free service and targets low income and first generation students. If you would like to start college in the fall, now is the time to get started. The Educational Opportunity Center is located in the College Center - Room 213. Feel free to walk in without an appointment or call Shawnee at 613-5243. During the summer, the center will be closed on Fridays.
A collaboration of Utah United Ways launched the Homefront Response last month to help Utah's military families cope with the personal and financial burdens of U.S. war efforts. The first step is for military members and their families to identify the Homefromt agency partners in their area by visiting www.uw.org and clicking on "how to get help," or by calling the 211 information hotline. Families outside the Wasatch Front should call 888-826-9790.
"This Land Is Your Land" The Emery County Fair opens celebrating the 100th birthday of the forest service. Historic exhibits at the Museum of the San Rafael; Smokey visits the kid, Aug. 5; retired employees honored at the fair parade Aug. 9.
The Southeastern Utah OHV Club is hosting the Arapeen ATV Jamboree to be headquartered in Ferron Aug. 13-16. The jamboree has many rides scheduled, a safety class, and several dinners and breakfasts for participants. For more information visit www.arapeenatvjam.org.
The Emery County Fair is looking for vendors for the fair, Aug. 5-9. For booth rental information contact Kathy at 687-2403.
The Emery County Fair is looking for exhibits for this year's fair, Aug. 5-9. Get your homemade and home grown products ready to exhibit. Take pride in our county. Cash prizes to all winners. Call Kathy at 687-2403 at 381-2381 or Bernice Payne at 653-2212 for more information.
The Utah Rural Summit will be held Aug. 5-8 in Cedar City. For more details and registration information visit www.utahreach.usu.edu.
Laugh it up at the Castle Dale Library. Summer story time schedule: July 25-closing program. The Castle Dale Library is also having a summer reading contest. Don't miss out.
Members, attend six meetings and receive a 70 year anniversary hat. Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the District 22 building in Price.
The Emery County Archives is looking for your stories of service in the CCCs. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the CCCs, the archives would like to assemble the stories of those either from this area who served or those who came here from other parts of the country. Please contact Shirley at the archives at 381-2671.
Through our hotline and website we offer free assessments and over 11,000 local referrals. If you or someone you know has a drug or alcohol addiction call Narconon today at (800) 468-6933 or email us at www.stopaddiction.com.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Prorgam we need you! If you are 55 of older and have time to serve your community call now. We are looking for seniors who would like to go to the schools and help with students. We are looking for seniors who would like to crochet booties and hats for babies in our hospitals. If you have time on your hands, even an hour a week we can use you. Call Laurie or Betty at RSVP 381-2765. Our hours are Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
New exhibit: Latter-day Saints Yesterday and Today, open through Labor Day; Primary Makes Me Happy: A Celebration of 125 Years of Primary is continuing. Museum hours: Mon.-Fri.-9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and most holidays-10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call 801-240-3310.
Get the information you need from the new Federal Citizen Information Center, formerly the Federal Consumer Information Center. When you need information on the programs, services and benefits of the federal government, just call 1-800-333-4636 or visit www.FirstGov.gov and get the answers you can trust.
Intermountain Health Care has introduced an online resource center for information about cancer and the treatment of cancer. Log on to www.ihc.com and click on the IHC Cancer Services link.
The Emery County Progress is requesting everyone who has brought in photos to be used in the newspaper to pick up those photos. The hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
The Utah Foster Care Foundation is encouraging Utahns to strengthen families by becoming foster parents. For more information call 1-877-505-KIDS or log on to the website at www.utahfostercare.org.
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions of childhood. Yet young people and their families often find that age-old stereotypes and misconceptions about it can be more difficult to cope with than the disorder itself. To provide support and information, the Foundation offers a toll free number, 1-800-338-1000 or visit the website at www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
The Three Wishes Program makes available to Senior Citizens (65 years old and up) and the permanently disabled, power wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit required. 1-800-451-0971 for more information or to see if you qualify.
Members of the Utah Arts Council's Board of Directors are available to speak to local groups about the importance of utilizing economic tools found in the arts to strengthen Utah communities. If your group is interested in learning more about how the arts are important to economic prosperity, contact Jerald Holyoak, 801-328-5047, or the Utah Arts Council at 801-236-7552 for more information.
A new Consumer Information Catalog is available at no cost. This catalog contains a variety of information to help save you money and answer your questions. It can be obtained by calling 1-888-8PUEBLO, that's 1-888-878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. -8 p.m. ET., or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order.
The In Home Rx Program makes available breathing medications and Nebulizers to patients who may have Asthma, Emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. If you are an oxygen user at home or have severe problems with breathing conditions, please call for more information to see if you qualify. 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com.
Bringing hope to single moms support group and self-reliance class now being offered in Castle Dale. Open to the public free of charge. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. There will be on site child care available with prior notice. The course offers self-reliance skills, recourses, skills on setting up a safety net and starting a new life plan. For more information call Jennifer at 381-2827 or Jackie at 637-5542.
Southeastern Utah District Health Department is offering a clinic for women between the age 40- 64. Get a private check-up by a female provider. Get a pap test and breast exam. Receive a free mammogram voucher. Women must meet age and income guideline to qualify for a free exam and mammogram. For more information call 381-2252.
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Informal meeting on the humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab RepublicStatement by
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations
Mr. President,
The Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made by the European Union. Allow me to emphasize a few points in my national capacity.
Like others, the Netherlands welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 2139 last Saturday. Australia, Jordan and Luxemburg are to be commended for taking the initiative for this resolution and for their perseverance.
Resolution 2139 calls for practical, specific measures that should lead to rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, and thus to a lessening of the human suffering.
The resolution calls on all parties to take action, but rightly stresses the responsibility of the Syrian regime in particular.
Immediate, unconditional and full implementation of these measures on the ground in Syria is now of paramount importance. Too much time has been lost already, and the people of Syria have paid an unacceptably high price, children in particular.
We are relieved that the Security Council has put its collective weight behind the resolution and is serious about its implementation, requesting the Secretary-General to report every 30 days, and expressing its intention to take further steps in case of non-compliance.
Let's hope that the implementation of resolution 2139 will constitute a turning point - belated, but still - in the appalling humanitarian situation in Syria.
At the same time, we remain fully aware that the only way out of the Syrian crisis is through a political solution. The quest for such a solution should continue unabated, including by the Security Council. Accountability should be part of this. To cease and desist from violations of international humanitarian law and violations of human rights is in itself not enough. Justice should be done for the victims of past crimes. Lives were taken instantly and justice should be done without delay. We remain convinced of the general principle that if national systems are unable to deliver justice, the International Criminal Court is the preferred alternative.
Finally, Mr. President, allow me to draw a comparison to the work currently underway here at the UN to agree on a post-2015 development agenda. This work is progressing steadily and in good faith. We seem to agree on such principles as 'leave no one behind' and 'a life of dignity for all'. The appalling situation in Syria is a stark example of how crucial peace and human security are if we are to realize our vision of a World We Want.
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"I am glad that Jeff and Matt were so candid in saying SWTOR should have been a F2P game from the get go. I believe most every game should be."
dear mr murphy,
i'm very curious about some things and maybe you can help me understand. how much does a mmog like rift, tsw or sw:tor cost during development and how much does it monthly cost to keep games like them running? on gamasutra i once read that a high budget game needs an investment of 25 to 50+ million dollars and that 75% of every 15$ a player spend for a month playing are for employees, further development, taxes, traffic and so on. should this be true how long would it take to get profit out of a high budget game if it will be relased with a f2p payment system right from the start?
if these numbers are correct a 50 million budget mmog will need 500.000 subscribers to a premium account per month for around 20 months to get even with the initial investment. and how likely is that? rumors saying that sw:tor cost 200 million dollars including (!) the licence payment to lucas art for 3 years for the star wars franchise. these are my informations after doing research on this topic, but maybe they are wrong, if you have other numbers it would be very nice if you can share them with me (us).
many regards
7 to 9 months after charging $150 for a Collectors Edition game.
When do we see a story on what perks people that bought the game should/might get?
I think that pretty soon games will launch with a hybrid subscription and F2P option. All it will take is a AAA game and company doing it before it becomes the industry "standard". That could have been TOR, but I think that Bioware and EA were a bit arrogant and over confident and just assumed that the Bioware story and Star Wars setting would keep people paying subs. Heck I wouldn't be surprised if they had thought that $14.99 was a steal and that they could have charged $19.99 a month.
Neverwinter Nights from Cryptic/Perfect World will launch F2P, but I don't know if that will be enough to have the industry wide effect. I think people will attribute the move to Cryptic being owned by Perfect World and will forget that Cryptic had a lot of success with the F2P hybrid model with CO and STO, and most likely would launch that way regardless of being with PWI.
I have a feeling that when SOE launches Everquest Next that it will have a Hybrid sub/F2P model. I think they have come to see the value in F2P and that they will do it to benefit from the news the move will be. And after that I think a lot more games will start to launch that way.
Right now companies seem to be using a F2P conversion as a way to get a sort of "second launch" and generate news and hype. The fact that TOR is doing this soon tells me that they had had these plans ready for some time now.
I have to say they should have released that way. The F2P model fits the game design a lot better than a sub does, not to mention the growing disdain towards the P2P model out there. It would have helped sell the game IMO, it would have also saved EA/BIoware from much of the outrage they've received. All in all the B2P model would have made a much more attractive package for many.
For every minute you are angry , you lose 60 seconds of happiness."-Emerson
Could re-title the article as Too Soon or Not Soon Enough?!? In some cases, games should start F2P.
Originally posted by Osirrus
i think this is a trend were seeing from a lot of developers now. release game as subscription based. make there initial investment back through box sales and monthly subs. milk the monthly sub for as long as possible. say game was alway meant to be free to play and switch to a FTP model that has been in developement since before launch. I understand this is a way for the games companies and investors to make the investment back asap. but as a gamer it always make me feel like the games company pulled a fast one on me and if i had only waited x amount of months i could of gotten 90% of the game or w/e free ...
Over generalization but understand your point. Dont think BW created SWTOR secretly as F2P then sold it as P2P. They already admitted that the model was wrong as well as how much work they had to do to strike the appropiate balance between free and CS content.
I dont know why we keep talking about how much money a game makes or who the investors are when we have no empirical evidence to validate any claim. Its all speculation. Lets get back to talking about the game itself and how we feel about playing it (or not).
Am i paranoid or mmorpg.com trying to rationalise F2P route of SWTOR with latest column/articles ?
Switching business models like this is a bad way to treat customers. Sometimes it's unavoidable....and in this case probably needed to be done. However a company should DESERVEDLY get it's brand reputation dinged for pulling stunts like that.
If I sell you a product today, you should be able to have relatively high confidence that I don't give it away to everyone else tomorrow. If I sign you up for a service based on a specific pricing plan this week, you should have relatively high confidence that I won't be switching (bait and switch) plan around on you tomorrow.
Else what does that say about how I value your patronage as a paying customer. What does that say about whether you can rely on the stability of my plans, offers and products?
At the very least, the customer would be justified in NEVER purchasing one of your products again at or near release...because they know it likely they could get the same product for free or vastly reduced price just by waiting a couple months. They would also be justified in NEVER signing up for a long term commitment (i.e. multi-month plans or game cards) from you again, because they couldn't rely on the terms remaining consistant with what they signed up for. More likely they would just simply refuse to do business with you again and find a competitor who was predictable and stable in the goods, services and pricing models they offered thier customers....as most customers VALUE perdictability and stability in a brand.
Again sometimes things like this are unavoidable in business...but it's something that should be approached very hesitantly...and is clearly the result of mismanagement and poor planning..... and frankly when businesses DO need to switch pricing plans or business models, they USUALY offer some form of compensation for existing customers as recompense for the disruption.
I hate to be the debbie downer of the forums. but F2P won't save this game. I predict by end of 2012 and the latest march 2013 this game will be shut-down or in maintence mode. It's just that bad. unless they overhaul the pathetic engine and start taking this thing off the rails it will keep sinking regardless of payment model. Thats about it for my opinion on TOR.
Funny I bet they are kicking themselves in the ass over at Lucasarts for canning SWG.
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Originally posted by jeremyjodes
I hate to be the debbie downer of the forums. but F2P won't save this game. I predict by end of 2012 and the latest march 2013 this game will be shut-down or in maintence mode. It's just that bad. unless they overhaul the pathetic engine and start taking this thing off the rails it will keep sinking regardless of payment model. Thats about it for my opinion on TOR.
I agree. If people play this game it will be for the personal story. Assuming they can play that out without paying, then where isn't anything all that interesting to make them want to sub.
I doubt they will bring out anymore voiced personal quests arcs, unless they are all ready mostly done. No point in throwing good money after bad. So what quests will people miss out on after 50?
The market can only sustain so many games and F2P games are out in abundance.
They invested too much into a Star Wars mmo when they could have made a generic scifi world mmo at a fraction of the cost with decent quality gameplay. Having many fetch and grind quests or like we have over 10,000 quests in-game isnt a good way to keep people playing.
Games need to be fun 1st, stable 2nd, and have replay value.
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Originally posted by Ryowulf
Originally posted by jeremyjodes
I hate to be the debbie downer of the forums. but F2P won't save this game. I predict by end of 2012 and the latest march 2013 this game will be shut-down or in maintence mode. It's just that bad. unless they overhaul the pathetic engine and start taking this thing off the rails it will keep sinking regardless of payment model. Thats about it for my opinion on TOR.
I agree. If people play this game it will be for the personal story. Assuming they can play that out without paying, then where isn't anything all that interesting to make them want to sub.
I doubt they will bring out anymore voiced personal quests arcs, unless they are all ready mostly done. No point in throwing good money after bad. So what quests will people miss out on after 50?
+Locking operations for f2p is a terible idea. Unless there will be unlock of somesort in store its another reason to play the story and leave.
Originally posted by jbombard
If they couldn't roll out content fast enough to keep people interested when everyone was paying them $15 a month, I'm very skeptical about them being able to roll out content fast enough to keep people interested when nobody is paying them. The whole reason that they failed was there inability to provide value to their customers and release content quick enough and of high enough quality to keep their subscribers paying. Switching to F2P isn't going to fix that fundamental problem, because if can't do that people won't be interested long enough to stay and pay.
Content as in combat oriented combat will never be fast enough. It's really time for games that call themselfs MMORPG to become MMORPG's and not just story driven online co-op combat games.
I'd say, from the level of bitterness appearing inevitably in any thread regarding this title, that it's definitely still too soon.
Self-pity imprisons us in the walls of our own self-absorption. The whole world shrinks down to the size of our problem, and the more we dwell on it, the smaller we are and the larger the problem seems to grow.
From the business perspective, sooner the better. Once you rack up money from initial box sales, purchase and subscription fees become a burden only.
DDO, one of the earliest conversions from Sub-based to F2P, also has one of the best F2P models I've come across: the purchase of adventure packs on a pay-as-you-go basis and class/race unlocks.
I'm leery of SWTOR's conversion to F2P, as it looks (correct me if I'm wrong!) like some really basic things that make the game fun -- multiple character slots, quick travel, GTA (AH) usage, bage space -- are going to be adversely impacted if you choose F2P. That kind of a scheme will not bring me back to SWTOR.
I guess if I'm going to spend money in a F2P game, I want it to be for account-wide unlocks of large chunks of the whole game. I don't want to have to haggle and pick and choose among basic necessities. This is why GW2's system is so attractive and why I generally favor a B2P scheme over most F2P shemes I've encountered.
Sadly, I didn't really like the game itself all that well, but the business model, it was particularly good, I thought. My hope is that the upcoming Neverwinter will be based on a similar F2P business model -- but ALSO just be a much better game.
Bill, u wrote: "I actually find SWTOR to be a perfectly fun theme-park MMO."
Well, IMHO the BIG SW:TOR problem is in your words: another themepark MMO. How many are they? Around 80/90% on the full gamelist here? And if u need to create a blockbuster, really doing a game that is the same of thousends is the best way? Sometime being different can be a good idea.
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By JASON BAILEYSun Advocate/Progress Network Administrator
Naturally, most parents worry what their children do while on the computer. Most are particularly diligent about monitoring their time online. But many parents don't realize there's potential for an even larger problem that often goes unnoticed - privileged use.
Privileged use refers to administrative access to a computer. Non-privileged users don't have any administrative access. Many parents don't even realize there is such a thing, and unknowingly let them login to the computer with far more access than is really needed.
Why is restricting administrative access so important?
For starters, most children are naturally curious and may want to know what makes the computer tick. Some kids are just down-right mischievous and want to mess with the computer. In many cases children end up toying with things like the Windows Control Panel or editing or deleting special system files which can create major problems with the computer.
In some cases the problems can be so severe it can prevent the computer from starting at all, which can be costly to fix and often difficult to undo, particularly if personal documents are permanently lost. If children login to the computer with a non-privileged account, the computer won't let them carry out harmful tasks.
Secondly, if children have administrative access, they may have the technical ability to lock the parents out of their own computer. Not all children know how to do this, but with an ever-growing number of computer savvy kids, chances are it won't take long for them to figure it out.
And lastly, if a child with administrative access to the computer unknowingly opens a questionable email or visits a malicious website, they can inadvertently infect the entire system with a nasty virus, spyware or another kind of malicious program. Generally, once such a program runs, it runs with the same privileges that the logged on (active) user has. So if the user has limited access to the computer, the malicious program's damage will also be limited.
This is an especially important issue because many rogue viruses that get installed this way sit quietly and collect personal information about the user, which is transmitted electronically to identity thieves. In other words, parents' personal information may be at risk because of an inadvertent action of their child.
There are cases, however, where viruses can inflict system wide damage regardless of the type of access the user has. These scenarios come into play when a malicious program utilizes an un-patched or yet undocumented vulnerability, bug or other kind of weakness in the operating system that allows the program to bypass the lack of administrative access the user may have and infect the computer anyway. That is one reason why frequently applying computer updates is very important.
So due to the potential problems privileged use can bring, parents should consider making children login to the computer using one or more non-privileged (non-administrator) user accounts. For further protections, some parents may also choose to use a non-privileged account for their own daily use, and create an administrative account for special situations that require administrative access, like making system configuration changes, running Windows Update, and so on.
Unfortunately, Windows 95, 98, 98 SE and ME do not provide any sort of security whatsoever, so no such protections are possible. Windows 2000 and XP do, however. Other operating systems, like Apple's OS-X and Linux have supported user security from the very beginning.
To limit user accounts in Windows XP, login using an account that has administrative access. Go to the Windows Control Panel (via the start menu) and double-click the User Accounts icon. Click on the user that you want to configure or change. Click on the "Change the Account Type" link and then select the "Limited" option. Then click the "Change Account Type" button at the bottom of the window. Click "OK" on all the remaining open boxes.
To limit user accounts in Windows Vista, login using an account that has administrative access. Go to the Windows Control Panel (via the start menu) and double-click the User Accounts icon. Click the "Manage another user account" link. Click on the forthcoming "Continue" button (User Access Control ("UAC") box). Then, once the account list appears, click on the user that you want to configure or change. Select the "Standard user" option and click "Change Account Type." At this point the procedure is done and you may close the open window.
Those with Windows XP Professional or Vista Business or higher can further restrict user accounts. Unfortunately, this is outside the scope of this article. Computer owners should check their PC documentation for more information.
Computer owners may also choose to enable the built-in Windows guest account if guests frequent the computer. The guest account is already restricted and typically requires no configuration except that the account must be enabled before it can be used.
Be warned, however, that there are some caveats to using non-administrative user accounts. Many older Windows programs were not designed to run in a security controlled environment. As a result, many do not run (or don't run right) on Windows 2000, XP or Vista - especially programs designed to run on Windows 95, 98/98 SE and ME. Many parents will have to decide between security and backwards compatibility - a decision that isn't always the easiest to make.
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The model for this drawing may be Kitty Powell, who posed for the nude figure in Lambert's painting The sonnet (cat.34) about this time.
Francis Derwent Wood (1871–1926), to whom the drawing was inscribed, was a British sculptor and a good friend of Lambert's. Lambert painted a small study of Wood's family in 1905, Wood's portrait in 1906, a pencil portrait of his wife, Florence Schmidt, in 1910 and an oil portrait of her
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Where are you from, BigSis? I see you are posting from Beijing, but your total command of idiomatic American English makes me think you are from the U.S. ?
everytime ANYONE views this thread the count goes up, that means someone who voted/created/replied on this thread gets counted more than once
and I'm in the US... in the largest state (you can put Texas in it three times and there'd still be room for more!) of ALASKA!
Not quite clear what the poll asks - do you really want to know where people are "from", meaning where they were born, or rather were they live and how they identify themselves. For example, I voted America because this is where I live and how I self identify, but I am actually from Russia.
^^^@ Mathman: you speak truly. However, I have lived in my current location for many years, and have spent 1/3 of my (rather substantial middle aged) life in China + SE Asia, including many years growing up over here. I am now a stranger in my own land.
Canada is a country, but is also a member of the Common Wealth which links us to Great Britain. Although Canada does have it's own constitution and Prime Minister, Queen Elizabeth of England was conferred with the title Queen of Canada in 1953 and is still our Head of State. So we as a nation are still closely linked with Great Britain. That is why many of our laws and customs - not to mention spelling - are British based.
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No, we don't call ourselves N. Americans, but that's very much a Canadian way of defining ourselves as "not Americans"
North America has three [BIG] countries, but only the US seems to use "American" to describe ourselves. "Native American" - I'm not sure if that's just for the US native peoples (I know canadian publicans refer to Indians/Eskimo/Other tribal peoples as "First People").
Canada = Canadians
Mexico = Mexican/Hispanic
USA = Americans (we're the "United States of America" so I think that's where it comes from, not like the idea that floats around these boards on occasion that we have the arrogance to think we're the only ones on this continent. We're well aware of Canada and Mexico... and SOUTH America)
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Central America and the Carribean are part of N. America, so I think that's something like 23 countries (wiki)
That said, I have met Americans who didn't know where Canada was, so it's not like that idea was borne out of nothing.


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A Semi Truck flipped outside of Walla Walla Saturday, shutting down a busy road.
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Welcome aboard! Meet your crew and get acquainted as you set sail into the Tracy Arm Wilderness.
At the end of Tracy Arm, a winding fjord with sheer granite walls, hundreds of cascading waterfalls, and some of the largest floating icebergs in all of Alaska, sits the twin Sawyer Glaciers—North Sawyer and South Sawyer. The fjord is home to brown and black bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, birds such as arctic terns and pigeon guillemots, and mountain goats, usually spotted high on the cliffs. Later today, move into Frederick Sound—summer feeding ground for the northern hemisphere's largest concentration of humpback whales. Keep watch for humpbacks, orca, and Steller sea lions.
Choose kayaking and a lush forest trek on a scenic Cascade Creek trail. Or go big on the 5-mile hike to the glacially-fed and rarely visited Patterson Lake for spectacular kayaking. Discover the origin of its "Devil's Country" nickname during a reading from "The Strangest Story Ever Told," about the area's mythical shape-shifting creatures called Kushtaka.
In an area known for glaciers and rich in gold and quartz, take on the otherworldly boot-sucking Baird Glacier until you stand atop the mile-wide glacier. Adventure and natural beauty are sure to please whether you choose kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff riding, or hiking today. An abundance of bright red and green navigation lights guide you along "Christmas Tree Lane" as you cruise the winding Wrangell Narrows this evening.
Home to native culture, wildlife, and wonder—Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska and the only one ever governed by four nations. Brush up on your Tlingit cultureand view recently carved totem poles at Kiksetti Totem Park. Wrangell offers up many options to make your day.
Wildlife abounds in Yes Bay and the surrounding Tongass National Forest—humpback whales, orca, porpoise, seals, sea lions, brown and black bears, mink, marten, eagles, and otters. Say yes to a kayak paddle up the bay or venture out on a wildlife-seeking hike along one of the area's scenic trail.
Affectionately called "The Yosemite of the North," Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. Glacial valleys filled with sea water and steep, sometimes sheer, walls are a haven for ducks, brown and black bear, mountain goats, Sitka deer, mink, moose, river otters, and other wildlife. Glide through Walker Cove by kayak or explore by skiff soaking in the splendor of this largely forgotten corner of the world. This evening join the Captain for a sumptuous dinner and reminisce about the first leg of your Alaskan journey.
Alaska's southern most city and "salmon capital of the world" also claims fame to having the world's largest collection of standing totem poles. While others end their adventure and new guests join later in the day, you will spend the day off the ship. Enjoy lunch in town and explore the notorious Creek Street, once a red-light district, then take in a zipline tour or one of the other optional excursions available for purchase. A complimentary laundry service is provided today. Later this afternoon keep watch for eagles as you embark and cruise through the Tongass Narrows out of Ketchikan.
Wake in El Capitan Passage surrounded by breathtaking Tongass National Forest—the largest national forest in the US. Take a "wild" Alaska hike winding through high forest on an old logging trail. Trek up to El Capitan Cave, where 400,000-year-old bones have been found. And if the stars are right (okay maybe it's the tides), you just may get lucky today and snag some organic oysters from a local grower.
Discover living history in Klawock—one of the most authentic Tlingit villages in Alaska. Learn the importance of carving, gaze up at totem poles coloring the town, and hear their stories. Visit the carvers' shed where the art of carving and restoring totems is passed on. Explore the area on foot keeping an eye out for bears, eagles, sea birds, and whales.
It's Captain's Choice today as you explore the intricate passages and shores along Chatham Strait's Kuiu or Baranof Islands. Join your expedition team on (or in!) the water. Conditions permitting, take to the water by kayak, skiff, or snorkel. Snorkeling is optional, but hidden beneath the surface lies a magical array of sea life only seen with a snorkel swim. Take a deep breath and go for it! Today's discoveries will be within some of the most un-touched wilderness of the Tongass National Forest.
Lush forest, spectacular views, play time, and wildlife – they are all in abundance in Frederick Sound. Keep watch along the coastline for birds, wolves, and black bears. With many secluded coves to choose from, you may slip into the waters of Deep Cove, Patterson or Saginaw Bay, or perhaps another hidden gem to explore by skiff or paddle a kayak. Gear up for snorkeling or guided hikes. This evening, toast another day of amazing adventure with a cold microbrew or cocktail.
There'll be plenty of wildlife viewing today. The Brothers, a pair of islands at the confluence of Stephen's Passage and Frederick Sound, are home to some of Alaska's most abundant wildlife. The area is the summer feeding ground for the largest concentration of humpback whales in the northern hemisphere. Keep watch for frolicking orca, humpbacks, and sea lions. Tonight, anchor in quiet bay and listen for the call of the wild.
Snow covered mountains, glowing blues, and the white thunder of calving ice take your breath away at the face of Dawes Glacier. As you glide through Endicott Arm you'll likely find a few seals taking respite on the glaciers smaller "bergy bits." Tides permitting, explore the narrow passage of Ford's Terror and admire the magnificent domes, hanging valleys, and pristine wilderness that surround it. Join the Captain for a farewell toast during dinner.
Bid adieu to new found friends over breakfast before disembarking the ship. Transfer directly to the Juneau airport or begin your add-on overnight stay or extended land tour.
Due to the nature of the exploration, the itinerary is a guideline and may change in order to maximize wildlife and natural encounters. Variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur.
Accommodations aboard ship; all meals; intriguing lectures; sightseeing and adventure activities as listed on itinerary; use of ship's sporting equipment and facilities (excludes snorkel gear and wetsuit); on-deck yoga classes; services of the staff both on board and ashore; embarkation transfers and baggage handling between airport/ship; entry fees to national parks/preserves.
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Airfare from your home city; snorkeling gear and wetsuits ($35 rental fee); items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages and massages; optional gratuities; select optional excursions as noted; travel insurance; port taxes and fees (2013: $350 per person); fuel surcharge may apply.
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Insane Sleeping Beauty Art Installation Recreates Fairy Tale with Real-Life Consequences
A Canadian-Ukranian artist has recruited several women to play the part of sleeping beauty in a new art installation currently on display at the National Art Museum of Ukraine.
Except this is no make-believe: The women are bound by a contract to marry the museum-goer who manages to open their eyes with a kiss.
The "real-life Prince Charmings" are similarly bound by contract which requires them to marry the sleeping beauty if she awakes.
"The tension of the performance is in the seductiveness and fear of the ultimate moment," reads the exhibit's description. "It's a really serious thing, it's marriage," artist Taras Polataiko is quoted as saying.
His "beauties" appear to agree.
"If it's my true love, I will feel it on an intuitive level," said one willing participant. "Secondly, if I don't feel it, I won't open my eyes. Anything can happen in life. And suddenly it's fate. What if it's the only way I'll meet my soul mate?"
Despite an attempt by the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture to shut the exhibit down, it will remain open to unmarried suitors over the age of 18 through September 9th.


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The New Exit in Venture Capital
Darian M. Ibrahim
William & Mary Law School
October 7, 2010
Vanderbilt Law Review, Vol. 65, 2012
University of Wisconsin Legal Studies Research Paper No. 1137
This Article examines a third exit option in venture capital to supplement IPOs and trade sales: secondary markets for the sale of individual ownership interests in start-ups and venture capital (VC) funds. While investors can readily buy shares in publicly-traded companies, until recently they have been unable to own a piece of private start-ups like Facebook or Twitter without working there or investing in exclusive VC funds. Now that venture capital has become a $400 billion worldwide asset class, however, start-up stock and limited partnership interests in VC funds have begun trading in private secondary markets. These secondary markets offer initial investors a new path to liquidity, offer buyers access to a previously untapped class of assets, and produce governance benefits for traded firms. The realization of these benefits in venture capital should lead to a net increase in the total amount of entrepreneurial activity. Given the surplus that entrepreneurial activity produces for society, VC secondary markets should be studied by academics and encouraged by policy makers. This Article is the first to study VC secondary markets and the issues they implicate in law and economics analysis. The Article examines VC secondary markets in their present state and contemplates their further development.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 47
Keywords: Venture Capital, Exit, Lock In, Illiquidity, Secondary Market, Agency Costs, SharesPost, SecondMarket
JEL Classification: G24, G32, K22, M13
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You can make these a day or two in advance. Keep them in your fridge (or freezer) and warm them up right before serving.
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2. Prepare six 6-oz ramekins by smearing on the margarine then dusting with cocoa; put the cocoa in one ramekin, shake out the excess into another, and repeat until all have been dusted. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- This trick lets the cakes slide right out of the ramekins!
3. In a double boiler over simmering water melt the chocolate and margarine in a bowl. Stir just until nearly melted (not too hot) and then remove the bowl to cool slightly.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks with a hand mixer until frothy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the sugar on low, then add the salt and vanilla, and continue until the mixture is pale yellow and light (about 5 minutes).
5. Add the cooled chocolate mixture into the eggs and beat until thick and glossy.
6. Gently fold in the flour and mix just until incorporated.
7. Spoon the mixture into ramekins until 3/4-full. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until the sides of the cakes appear set but the middle is still wobbly.
8. Let the cakes cool for 3-5 minutes and then carefully run a knife around the sides of the cakes to loosen.
9. Cover with individual plates and invert to remove the ramekins. At this point, the cakes may sit inverted without removing the ramekins for up to 20 minutes. The centers will still stay molten. Serve with caramel, fresh fruit, caramelized banana, etc.
- Always consider the presentation; a little garnish goes a long way.
This recipe was featured in Kosher Inspired, Issue 2, February 2011. Kosher Inspired is a project of Mishpacha Magazine.