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You emerge from the shelter into the dim light of an overcast day, and look around for the first time since the disaster.
The world as you knew it is gone and in it's place, a twisted mockery of all that was once familiar.
Everything was cast aside in that frantic race for the shelter. You have no food, nothing to drink, no weapons. Nothing but your ingenuity and the fierce determination to survive against appalling odds.
A grim prospect faces you. Perhaps worse even than the nightmares of last night, when you were tortured by dreams of the dead themselves rising to jealously tear life from the living.
You cast your eyes up the road and begin to walk towards a house in the far distance. Things may be bad right now, but you've got a sinking feeling that there are darker days ahead.
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is a roguelike set in a post-apocalyptic world. Surviving is difficult: you have been thrown, ill-equipped, into a landscape now riddled with monstrosities of which flesh eating zombies are neither the strangest nor the deadliest.
Yet with care and a little luck, many things are possible. You may try to eke out an existence in the forests silently executing threats and providing sustenance with your longbow. You can ride into town in a jerry-rigged vehicle, all guns blazing, to settle matters in a fug of smoke from your molotovs. You could take a more measured approach and construct an impregnable fortress, surrounded by traps to protect you from the horrors without. The longer you survive, the more skilled and adapted you will get and the better equipped and armed to deal with the threats you are presented with.
In the course of your ordeal there will be opportunities and temptations to improve or change your very nature. There are tales of survivors fitted with extraordinary cybernetics giving great power and stories too of gravely mutated survivors who, warped by their ingestion of exotic substances or radiation, now more closely resemble insects, birds or fish than their original form.


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Lipscomb associate director of athletics for spiritual formation Brent High checks in with an update from day six of the trip to Mission Lazarus in Honduras
The end of day seven finds us at the Clarion Hotel in downtown Tegucigalpa. We are all thankful to be here in one piece. Those of you who have driven in Central America know what I mean. As I've said before, five hours of driving on the Pan-American Highway is akin to mixing Frogger, Mario Kart, Pole Position, Tetris and Lego Batman. The problem is you only get one life.
Nine of us who came on the first mission trip to Mission Lazarus last year got up extra early today and made the hour and a half drive to Duyure, Honduras where we served last year. It was fulfilling to let the guys see the house completed that they had worked so hard to build a year ago.
We found Carla and Franklin (pronounced Fronk-lin) first. They had camped out at the adobe work site last year every single day. Franklin has grown and gotten skinny. We almost didn't recognize him. Carla said that one of our other little buddies, Antonio, was working way off somewhere and wouldn't be back until late in the afternoon after we had to leave for the hotel in Tegucigalpa.
Jorge was working in a nearby field but his younger sisters were able to go track him down. We gave him a new soccer ball, a neon Lipscomb Athletics t-shirt and some candy. He was thrilled. It sounded like he didn't get anything for Christmas. Ryan Terry also presented Jorge with a framed picture we took of him back in August when a group of us from the softball mission trip drove to Duyure. You have to realize they have nothing like that in their home. He grinned a huge grin and ran to show his family.
We headed down the mountain into the town of Duyure and drove to Jose's house. Jose is the assistant minister at the Church of Christ in Duyure. He came bounding out when we pulled up with a thumb's up sign and a smile from ear to ear. We spent about 30 minutes at his home talking with him, getting an update on the church and the kids we had met last year.
Jose took us to Ronnie's house. He was not home. His brother said he was out working with the cows. We set out to find him. We drove down a rocky, eroded path until we saw a few cows in the pasture. Jose got out of the van and yelled Ronnie's name. We heard a whistle coming from far away. The next thing we knew he was right there with us.
We gave Ronnie a soccer ball, an American football, a neon t-shirt and one of the new Bison wobbleheads. We threw football with him for quite a while before saying goodbye.
We dropped Jose off at his house. He thanked us for coming. You could tell it meant a lot to him. We all embraced and traded hasta luegos.
We made a quick stop at one of the pulperias in Duyure (kind of like a mini-Mapco Express that people have in their homes). We bought some soft drinks and sweet bread and drove to the center of Duyure to an amazingly beautiful park called Garden of the Children. We took a few photos there and then headed back up the mountain hoping that by some chance our buddy Antonio might be at home.
When we got to Antonio's house he was not there. We were bummed. His sister walked down the hill and told us it would probably be six more hours before he was home. He had a long way to walk to his work site and since it was Friday he would be working a full day. We stayed as long as we could before finally giving up. Ryan wrote Antonio a note in Spanish telling him how sorry we were that we had missed him, that we are praying for him and that we hoped he liked the gifts we brought for him including a new soccer ball, Lipscomb t-shirt and some candy. Ryan also had a framed photo of Antonio, Ryan and me from our August trip he left with Antonio's sister.
We drove away sad. We had found everyone else we had spent significant time with a year ago. Antonio built some very strong bonds with several of our guys and the trip felt very incomplete since we had not seen Antonio's million dollar smile.
We revved up the van and headed back to Mission Lazarus. The ride was very quiet.
We got about three miles down the road when we saw four kids walking on the side of the road.
"Antonioooooooooo!!!!!!" yelled all nine of us at once. There he was gleaming with joy. Unbeknownst to us, Carla had run off to find him after we saw her earlier in the day. Antonio was several miles away milking cows – just the normal run of the mill job for a 12-year-old Honduran boy.
All of us hugged him and met his friends. Then we drove all of them back to Antonio's house where we made a proper presentation of all the gifts. It was perfect.
We said goodbye, promised to see him again and then headed back to Mission Lazarus.
We made one last stop in San Marcos before going back. I wanted to see the house that the softball team had helped build back in August. When we left we had gotten most of the foundation footprint and some of the concrete work finished. The house was almost complete and looks fantastic. We found Luis next door, one of the little boys who worked and played with us every day in August. He remembered us and was so happy to see us.
When we got back the other group was finishing up a horseback tour of the Mission Lazarus refuge. They learned about the orphanage that serves 60 kids, most with special needs. The cattle operation, tanning/leatherworks and crops were all included in the tour. For several of our students it was their first-ever time on a horse. I'm told Jae Hwang was one of those first-timers but you would never have known it by the way he got his horse up to a gallop. They were all excited about what they had seen and learned.
We ate lunch, said goodbye to Cameron and Sammy at Mission Lazarus and started our journey to Tegucigalpa. We arrived at the Clarion Hotel a little after six. It's the first real re-introduction to Western civilization after eight days. We ate at Chili's tonight. There were just a few hamburgers and fries ordered.
One thing that I've been reflecting on today is that I have always thought staying on the mountaintop like we are on after this week in Honduras was possible. It just took keeping priorities in line, reading, praying, studying and making the right choices. I've often heard people ask why every week can't be like church camp. I used to believe there wasn't any reason that couldn't be reality.
Today when Ronnie walked out of that field and when we spotted Antonio on the side of the road, I truly believe that was a little preview of Heaven. That's what it's going to be like. I am in tears as I write this paragraph just remembering the visual of them being greeted by our guys.
And so, I am finally at peace knowing that every week can't be like church camp. Every week can't include experiences like we had this week in Honduras. Why? Because Jesus and His New Earth haven't come back yet. We live in a very flawed world that is full of sin and disappointment.
That doesn't mean we should give up. That means we should work even harder after weeks like this knowing that Heaven is going to be so incredibly amazing. We should do everything in our power to make sure our friends and family consider Jesus since He offers the only access to that Heaven. We should call ourselves to a higher standard and be bold in our relationships.
I am a blessed man. These students have taught me this week. Lipscomb is so different than we I was in school there. Things have really changed. Praise be to God for that! Our kids today are so much more mature and spiritually minded than when I was at Lipscomb in the early 90's.
Please pray for health and safety and travel blessings as we head home in the morning.
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Hands alone are not enough to show the strength of their desire for each other. It is so much better to use breasts for tender stroking.
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Tenderness of touch the lightest stroking of the skin can set off intense sensations by hair stimulation.
She seems to be using less is more in her approach instead of insertions she wants to use a different approach of the lightest touch used to stimulate her friend.
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it shows in the arousal of the girl giving the massage also in her tender touch. You see that side coming out in these two women of that tenderness that women seem to so understand, maybe that is why when you see the make-up artist of Hollywood they tend to be Transgendered men who have a unique understand this side of women and bring out that softness and tenderness of their female form.
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Beautiful film
Marvelously intimate film of two beautiful women. Would loved to have seen some penetration or at least an orgasm at the end - after all isn't that the goal of all of this wonderful foreplay. Loved the shower scene. A film of two women in sexual play in the shower would be fun.
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I was pleasantly surprised to see that this was a real thorough massage and every part was done with care and concentration. I have enjoyed the other massage films, but this one just went to number 1. Great work!
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The range and the quality of the shots, the beauty of the girls and the scenery (specially the shower room) make this massage the best of all. One big and excellent work ; a delight. Bravo, Petter. Two remarks, by the way: Even if she is not (yet) a professional, sweet Tigra seems to have a gift not only for actual massages but for mesmeric passes. Is she healer, fairy, witch/wiccian or something like that? Corollary: would she be interesting for/interested by Tantra? I didn't see any fetishism in this movie since every part of both bodies is very well filmed. But inserting feet shots and close-ups adds a touch of unusual sensuality because women's feet are not only often nice and sweet (like hands) but very sensitive, hidden and full of curves parts of the body.
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Engelie and Tigra are sensual and hot
This is one of my favorite massage, Engelie and Tigra are wonderful, it's sensual, erotic, i like Engelie, i like the way Tigra caress Engelie, they are different but both sensual. And the sower after massage. Please Petter, more set of Englie, more set of Engelie with Tigra. Because Engelie is just too hot. Gy
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Love the massage! Who are the models? I think I recognise the faces but cant put names to them.
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I agree with you Jed even though feet are not my thing particularly. There are a huge number of fetish and speciality tastes just waiting to be catered for in these movies.
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Foot and toe
Great foot and toe action from time to time, like @25:40. How about much much more of that, like a whole movie concentrating on feet?
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Just massage
If you guys have your own specialities that is fine with me. I am sure that there are plenty of websites out there that will satisfy your every whim. But when I log on for a massage movie that and only that is what I am expecting to see. IMHO there's nothing better than a well-oiled babe.
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What are they saying?
The ending is a bonus with them showering and washing each other. I wish we could hear what they are saying to each other.
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I love the way you look straight at me with such a sexy sort of smile.
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Jefferson High School's class of 2013 paraded across the stage at Shepherd Univeristy's Butcher Center May 25 completing one phase of their lives but ready for the next.
Sydney Holliday, of Shepherdstown, shared that graduation to her is bittersweet.
"High school was amazing, all four years," she said. "I met people from different schools who I will know will be lifelong friends."
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Holliday will continue her education at Shepherd University this fall where she will meet up with several of her Cougar classmates.
Blake Johnson, who plans to major in business with a minor in finance at Shepherd, is excited to move on the college and start a new chapter of his life.
A Cougar baseball player, Johnson looks forward to donning a Rams jersey and continuing with baseball.
Also a member of the Cougar baseball team, Harpers Ferry's Andrew Grove looks forward to heading to Shepherd in the fall.
"To be finished with high school is a bittersweet for me. I will miss my high school days but have made many great memories that will remain with me forever. I am ready to move on and begin the next chapter in my life," Grove said. While he will miss his friends, teachers and most of all, Cougar baseball, Grove is excited to move ahead.
The students shared memories, hugs and tears at Saturday's ceremony. The class selected "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts as their class song which was performed by students. They chose maroon and gold as their colors, the white fugi mum as their class flower and "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined," by Henry David Thoreau as the class motto.
A.J. Boyd, 18, of Leetown, was one of the 296 students who accepted his diploma from Principal Howard Guth.
"I am looking forward to my future at Shepherd, but will definitely miss my high school years," Boyd said. "I have a lot of good memories at JHS!" Boyd will also attend Shepherd in August and said that he will miss baseball, some teachers and many of his friends who will leave for different colleges.
Counselor Bill Blair called this graduating class "outstanding" as so many of the students graduated with honors. Forty of the group graduated summa cum laude, 56 magna cum laude and 55 cum laude, he said.
While many of the students saw the ceremony and the end of their high school education experience as exciting yet sad, Dusty Wilt, of Kabletown, explained, "I was 'finished' with high school several months ago. Don't get me wrong," he said, "I will miss my high school experiences, but I am really looking forward to starting my college education and deciding what I am going to do with the rest of my life. Wilt will attend Shepherd University in the fall.


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Travel Guide of Jacksonville, Florida for: Ponte Vedra Inn & ClubJacksonville Beach, Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Summary
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- Beaches are less crowded than those in southern Florida
- Lively arts scene
- Home to the NFL Jaguars (and the college football Gator Bowl)
- Historic districts offer lots of shopping options
- A car is a necessity
- Cooler winters than southern Florida
- Nightlife is growing but still relatively tame, and has few upscale options
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An underrated beach destination compared to its southern Florida counterparts, Jacksonville has nonetheless become increasingly popular as a vacation spot; not only does the area offer several nice beaches, it is also home to world-renowned golf courses and a lively arts scene.
The beach scene in Jacksonville is limited by the weather; though the city experiences mild winters, the waters are too cold for beachgoers from November to March. But the upside is that, during the beach season, the sands are less crowded than southern Florida beaches, and are still great spots for surfing, swimming, and fishing. The golf courses are concetrated in Ponte Verda Beach, while Downtown is home to the arts scene, the sports teams, the business district, and numerous parks.
Jacksonville is the largest city in the continental U.S. in terms of geographic size, and is very spread out: Getting from the coast to the downtown area requires about a half-hour drive. Downtown is the center of business activity in Jacksonville, with thriving banking and insurance businesses and a skyline dotted by skycrapers. On the weekends locals and tourists visit parks (like the Tree Hill Nature Center), historic theaters, the several museums in the area, and shopping areas like Jacksonville Landing. Historic neighborhoods like Riverside and Avondale are near Downtown as well, and offer cute shopping and dining options in attractive historic buildings.
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Becoming more popular (and thus more built up) in the 1990s, Jacksonville has several chain hotels (of varying levels of luxury) and bed and breakfasts. However, there are few boutique hotels in the area. Those on a beach vacation will likely want to stay along the coast, as Downtown Jacksonville is about 30 minutes from the beaches. Ponte Vedra Beach is an upscale area where the majority of the golf courses are located.


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Making a living in agriculture comes with a barnload of unknowns: What's the weather going to do? How will insect or disease pressure affect productivity? Will the price of cotton in China affect U.S. markets?
Add to those another big question mark: What's the future of estate tax obligations?
That unknown might not affect decisions for the coming crop year, maybe not for crop years in the foreseeable future. But the two big absolutes in life — death and taxes — will influence what future generations can do with the family farm.
"If an existing farm or ranch family has not adequately planned for succession, the USDA says 'it is more likely to go out of business, be absorbed into ever-larger farming neighbors, or be converted to non-farm uses,'" says Rob Gunther, CPA and partner at Frost PLCC, certified public accountants, Little rock, Ark.
He told attendees at the Beef Financial Management Conference in Amarillo that the impact of not taking estate planning seriously can be significant not only for farm families, but for rural communities and the long-term well-being of U.S. agriculture.
Currently, Gunther says, estate/gift/GST taxes for 2010 and 2011 preserve provisions in the 2010 estate tax repeal, with a $5million exemption, a 35 percent top tax rate, unused exemption portability (if a spouse is deceased the surviving spouse retains the exemption). "But the future is still uncertain," he says.
For now, the tax relief act is set to expire Dec. 31, 2012, with estate taxes reverting to 2001 levels. Exemption drops to $1 million and the top tax rate increases to 55 percent.
Farmers and ranchers should prepare for change, Gunther says. The first chore should be to determine the value of the estate and then see what the tax liability will be under various scenarios, including the current exemption and the liability if the tax reverts to 2011 levels in 2013.
On an estate of about $25 million, under the current system, Gunther notes, if a producer does nothing to manage estate taxes, he would owe a bit more than $5 million. If the estate tax reverts to 2011 levels and the producer does nothing to protect assets, the liability would be nearly $13 million.
Other questions producers need to consider include: what will be the timeline needed to get an estate in order, and what do owners need to consider prior to Dec. 31, 2012?
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River Oaks Helpline A Christian crisis counseling/prayer phone line is now available. Caring and compassionate Christian volunteers are available from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily to listen, pray with you and help to find solutions for the challenges you are facing. Help is just a phone call away. Call 717-325-4200.
Outdoo Gospel Sing An outdoor gospel sing will be held at Knobsville Church of the Brethren Saturday, September 8 at 5 p.m. Several local groups will present music and light refreshments will be served. Bring lawn chairs. The church is located at 221 Knobsville Road, just off Rt. 522, five miles north of McConnellsburg. For more information call 987-3935.
Contemporary Worship Contemporary worship service at St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Sunday, September 2, at 11 a.m. It will be an informal service with live modern music and children's message. Nursery provided. St. Paul's is located at 228 North Second Street in McConnellsburg. Call 717- 485-5554 or visit Web site at www.uccmccbg.weebly.com for more information.
Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church Annual Fall Service The Friends of Tonoloway will hold their annual fall service October 7 at historic Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church in Thompson Township, Fulton County. The 2 p.m. service will include an inspirational message by Rev. David E. Ford of the First Baptist Church of Three Springs, Three Springs, Pa.; a cappella chorale singing by the Sharon Singers, a choir of students from the Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute, Harrisonville, Pa.; and congregational hymns. Refreshments will be served in the churchyard following the service. Established in 1752, Tonoloway is Fulton County's oldest church and is located on Thompson Road (state Route 655) two miles north of Hancock, Md. Friends of Tonoloway is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church.
Presbyterian Church Fall Schedule McConnellsburg United Presbyterian Church announces its return to a fall schedule beginning Sunday, September 9, with youth program in sanctuary, 10:30 a.m. – the Gathering; worship starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, September 16: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – rally day; combined opening in sanctuary, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. breakfast, worship at 11 a.m. Sunday, September 23: regular Sunday school classes resume. Church is located at the corner of South Second and Maple streets. More information available by callign 485-4400 or at www.mupc.org.
Homecoming Sideling Hill Christian Church will hold its annual homecoming Sunday, September 2. Sunday School will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. There will be a basket lunch at noon. The afternoon service will be at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Chris Elliott. The evening hymns ing will be at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Homecoming Services The Rehobeth Cemetery Association's annual homecoming service will be held at Rehobeth United Methodist Church Sunday, September 2, at 2 p.m. Pastor Frank Kocek will be in charge, with Rev. Delmas Bard, pastor of Assembly of God Church in Amaranth, as guest speaker. Special music will be by "The New Cross Roads" from Berkeley Springs and surrounding areas. Memorial gifts by mail are appreciated. Lunch will be in the pavilion after the service. Meats, breads, desserts, drinks and utensils are furnished; however, a covered dish would also be appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Memorial gifts may be sent to Mrs. Helen Layton, 1792 Layton Road, Warfordsburg, PA 17267.
Fall Revival Dublin Mills Community Church, 2700 Dublin Mills Road, Hustontown, will hold fall revival meetings with evangelist Tim Thompson September 16-21. The meetings will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 16, and will be held each evening at 7 p.m., with Friday, September 21, being the last service. The meetings will include heart-stirring preaching and special music each night. Visitors are invited to attend. Please call 814-685-3910 for more information.
Senior Center Activities September activities for Warfordsburg Senior Center are: September 3 – center closed; September 7 – trip to Somerset Mountain Craft Days; September 10 – bowling banquet at Road Kill Café; September 11 – trip on Rt. 56 and includes orchard, deer and fish; September 17 – nutrition class; September 25 – other centers visiting; September 26 – Raystown trip "Proud Mary" fall cruise; September 28 – social night, 6 to 9 p.m. Every Monday Wii bowling league and low-impact exercises. Every Tuesday exercise with Patti and quilting bee and every Thursday move with Vivian. For more information call 294-6020.
Senior Center Activities Activites at McConnellsburg Senior Center for September: closed - September 3; nickel bingo, 9:30 a.m. - September 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26 and 28; Yotter's Restaurant, Reedsville, Belleville, Big Valley Thrift Store, Allensville and Peights, 6 a.m. - September 5; couch potato exercises, 11 a.m. - September 6, 13 and 27; Chambersburg shopping, 9 a.m. - September 14; nutrition class for seniors/ craft class, 10 a.m. - September 18; Cumberland shopping, 7 a.m. - September 20; Berry M. Class, 11 a.m. - September 25; thrift stores, 8:30 a.m. - September 28; dime bingo, 9:30 a.m. - September 31.
Block Party Rehoboth New Life will host its third annual block party Saturday, September 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at Needmore Firehall. This is a totally free event. Free clothing, free toys, free games and inflatable rides, free food, free drinks and many free giveaways, including bikes and gift cards. Special guests include Seven x Seventy, Scott Deshong and friends and Chad Gordon. Bring lawn chairs and family and enjoy the afternoon.
Mic Night Mic Night will be held at Warfordsburg Senior Center September 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Food and drink will be available. Donation is $1. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 717-294-6020.
Cruise-In For A Cause A cruise-in will be held September 15 at Thomas All Things Automotive from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A $10 donation is being accepted per registered vehicle. This event is being held to benefit the 2012 Fight Like A Girl recipients of Fulton County. Food is available for purchase by Sipes Smokehouse BBQ. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. The first 50 registered vehicles will receive a thankyou gift bag. No alcoholic beverages, please. Not responsible for accidents. More information may be obtained by contacting Kevin and Kim Mowen at 717-485-5492. Jeff Krick In Concert Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Co. will sponsor Jeff Krick in concert at Forbes Road High School auditorium September 15 at 7 p.m. The cafeteria opens at 5 p.m. Advanced tickets are $12 and at the door $15. More information may be obtained by calling 987-3108, 987-3210 or 814-259-9918.
Line Dance Fulton County Line Dance Club will hold line dance sessions every Wednesday (except the first Wednesday of the month) beginning at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 655, Poplar Street, McConnellsburg. All are welcome. Come and learn some new steps. A $2 donation is appreciated.
Hunter Ed Course A hunter, trapper, education course will be held September 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and September 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fulton County Pistol and Rifle Club. Bring a bag lunch on Saturday. This is the last traditional course for Fulton County in 2012. Preregistration is required at PGC Web site at www.pgc.state.pa.us. Click on Education/ Hunter Education class schedule. Limit is 65 students. For general information only, contact WCO Kevin Mountz at 814-643-1831.
Senior Center Social Night On August 31 at Warfordsburg Senior Center social night, the Ah Loe family will perform their "Dances of the Pacific" including their fire dance. Bring a covered dish, meat is furnished. Come dressed in Hawaiian grass skirts, shirts and leis. Meal at 6 p.m. with music from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Seniors 60 and over come and enjoy the evening. For more information call 717-294-6020.
Preschool Story Hour Preschool story hour begins Tuesday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m., at Hustontown Branch Library; Wednesday, September 12, at 10 a.m. at Fulton County Library in McConnellsburg; and Thursday, September 13, at 10:30 a.m. in southern Fulton (Needmore Bible Church community room). Join in for stories, snacks and a craft. Please call Linda Burton at 485-5327, Ext. 207, for more information. Registration is not required.
Golf Tournament The Fulton County Pony League will sponsor its second annual golf tournament on Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Great Cove Golf Course, McConnellsburg. Shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. Cost will be $50 per golfer. The format will be a 4-person scramble. There will be hole-in-one contest that includes a chance to win a new car and a putting contest for some great prizes. Cut-off date for entering a team is September 5. Maximum teams allowed will be 23. Tournament and contest sponsors are still available. If you are interested in playing, sponsoring, or donating to the tournament, contact Mary Huston, 717-860-3784 or email at email@example.com. Team sign-up sheets are also available at golf course.
Nutrition Class Fulton County nutrition awareness classes are held at Warfordsburg Senior Center on the third Monday of every month. When the third Monday is a holiday, it is held the fourth Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. To register or sign up for lunch call 717-294-6020.
McConnellsburg AA Meetings The McConnellsburg Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. every week at the Alumni Building Basement, McConnellsburg.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Free blood pressure screenings will be given at the following locations: Mc- Connellsburg Senior Center the first Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Hann's Apartments the second Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Warfordsburg Senior Center the third Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Hustontown Senior Center the third Thursday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Community Wellness/Silver Sneakers/Prime Community Wellness/Silver Sneakers/Prime will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Fulton County Medical Center cardiopulmonary rehab gym. The cost is based on insurance. Call Kim or Patti at 717-485- 6149 to see if insurance provider is accepted. Community Wellness is $40/month/person or $70/month/couple.
Yoga Classes Reaching Wellness yoga classes will be held for all ages every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Community State Bank. Call for cost and to register at 717-485- 4492.
Zumba Classes Zumba classes will be offered at Mc- Connellsburg Firehall Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. More information may be obtained by contacting Sarah at 814-259- 3667.
Zumba Fitness Reaching Wellness Zumba fitness class will be held for all ages every Friday at 6 p.m., at McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends building. More information may be obtained by calling 717-253-7599 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
FR/ Hustontown Alumni Banquet The Hustontown/ Forbes Road Alumni banquet will be held October 6 at Hustontown Firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. for those who want to come early and visit with friends. The meal will be served at 6 p.m. A donation of $9 will be collected for each person attending. Everyone who has graduated from either Hustontown High School or Forbes Road High School is invited to attend the banquet. A special invitation is extended to the classes of 1932, 1942, 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002 and 2012. Make checks payable to Hustontown-Forbes Road Alumni Assoc. Send to Sarah Shaw, PO Box 446, Hustontown, PA 17229. Reservations must be made by September 21, 2012. Please put year of graduation on the check. More information may be obtained by calling 717-987-3327.
Turkey Dinner Turkey dinners will be served at Clear Ridge Community Building September 13 at 4 p.m. Sandwiches, pies and ice cream will be available. Last one of the season.
Chili Cook-off Warfordsburg Presbyterian Church Outreach/ Fellowship Committee is having its first annual chili cook-off October 6, 2012. The contest will run from noon to 4 p.m. Advanced entry must be received by September 1, 2012. Advanced entry fee is $20 and will be refunded after completion of the event. All entries after September 1, 2012, will be charged $25. Space is limited, so enter early. Everyone is eligible to enter. First prize is $200; second prize- $100; third prize - $50. Entry forms are available in many local businesses or contact Deb Ward at email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Summer Reading Program Picnic Teen back-to-school and summer reading program picnic will be held at the Mc- Connellsburg library, Friday, August 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please bring a covered dish to share and a drink. All teens welcome. Enter through community room door.
Singles Picnic Knobsville Singles will hold a picnic at Cowans Gap State Park Monday, September 10, at 11 a.m. Anyone wishing to carpool should meet at Cherie's house at 10:30 a.m. Bring sandwich, other food will be provided. Bring $1 food item for game.
Autumn Tea Fulton County Historical Social Museum is hosting its annual autumn tea at the Fulton House at 11:30 a.m., September 15. Admission tickets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12. A light lunch, tea and desserts will be served. Tickets may be purchased from Tickle Your Fancy Teas on West Main Street, Monica at the treasurer's office or call Ruth at 485-4496.
Ice Cream Festivals Fairview United Methodist Church will hold an ice cream festival September 8. The church is located four miles north of Hustontown on North Hess Road. Homemade ice cream, soups, sandwiches, french fries and desserts will be sold. The festivals begin at 4 p.m. All are welcome.
Free Meal A free meal will be served the second Tuesday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 North Third Street. Please join in for good fellowship.
Hustontown Class Of 1958 Reunion Hustontown High School Class of 1958 will celebrate its 54th graduating class reunion September 8 at Hustontown Firehall at 5 p.m. Please plan to attend. Meal will be served at 6 p.m., buffet style. Cost is $10 per person.
Bishop Reunion The annual Bishop reunion will be held Sunday, September 2, at Warfordsburg Lions Park. Lunch at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered dish.
DeShong Reunion The Harry N. and Arishia DeShong reunion will be held September 16 at the homeplace on Goldie Road. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Kuhn/Clevenger/Kendle Reunion The Kuhn/ Clevenger/ Kendle reunion will be held Sunday, September 16, at the Upton Community Center at noon. Bring a covered dish and drinks for family and items for the auction.
Musical Instruments Wanted Southern Fulton Band Boosters are seeking donations of new or used musical instruments for use by beginning band students. Instruments should be in working, playable condition. Instruments or donations for instruments can be dropped off at Southern Fulton High School office. For further information, e-mail email@example.com or leave a phone message at 717-294- 2203.
FFFF Vendors Wanted Vendors are wanted for the Waterfall Fall Folk Festival Saturday, October 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If interested in setting up, please contact Jane at 814-685- 3236 by October 1.
Festival Vendors Wanted Shade Gap Fire Co. Auxiliary will hold an end-of-summer fest Saturday, September 15, and is seeking craft vendors. Applications are available by calling 814-259-3192 or 814-259-3524.
Benefit A benefit will be held for Tyler Elmes at the American Legion picnic grounds Saturday, September 22, to help cover medical expenses resulting from an accident on Memorial Day 2012. Anyone wishing to make a donation or purchase tickets should contact Kim at 717-552-9157, Carol at 717-491- 7644 or Whitney at 301-331-1385.
Medical Center Auxiliary Meeting Fulton County Medical Center Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, September 4, at 10 a.m., in the activities room of the center.
Farm Women Meeting Fulton County Society of Farm Women will meet Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m., at the longterm care section of Fulton County Medical Center to play bingo with the residents. Each member is asked to bring a small gift suitable for a man or woman to be used as bingo prizes.
Animal League Meeting Due to Labor Day, the next meeting of the Friends of Better Days Animal League will be held Monday, September 10, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the BDAL Thrift Store. Please join us to learn more about BDAL, services and upcoming functions. This is a great opportunity to become involved as a volunteer for our community events or thrift store, all benefiting the lives of abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Anyone interested in providing support to BDAL, Humane Society police officers and improving the lives of all animals in Fulton County is welcome to attend.
Legion Meeting American Legion Post 561 active members regular meeting is the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Auxiliary members meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Members of both organizations are urged to attend.
PARSE Meeting Pennsylvania Association of Retired StateEmployees(PARSE)hasa9a.m.breakfastmeetingon the second Wednesday of every month at McConnellsburg FOVA (VFW). All retired state employees and spouses are invited to attend. For additional information, call 717-294-3861.
Scout Meeting Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 meets every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the VFW, 518 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg. It is open to all boys 11-18 years of age. Monetary donations and help will be accepted. More information may be obtained by contacting the Scoutmaster Martin Seylar at 717-485-4093.
Democratic Meetings The Fulton County Democratic Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Democratic Headquarters building at 123 South Second Street in McConnellsburg. Meetings are open to the public, light refreshments are provided and all are welcome. More information may be obtained by calling 485 3386.
McCbg. Bingo McConnellsburg Fire Co. will hold bingo every Monday and Friday of each week. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. and doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. and doors open at 11:00 a.m. Forty games and meal plus snacks for $25.


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The last half of the vacation was so awful and stressful, but the first half was so amazing and fun that I can't say I wouldn't do it over again.Met a ton of amazing people, mostly from Europe. So many that I have started saving for a trip through Europe next summer for my birthday in August. :D
Gonna put this in as a link instead of a pic because it's giant. The flowchart of Every RPG Ever, from some magazine.http://pixeldripgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/RPG.jpg
I loved that [again and even when it was first posted]. I also love how Tetsuya Nomura can't draw muscles...Cloud's bicep muscles there seems to be blending into the front part of the elbow. He should take some notes from the Street Fighter artists --- who draw too many muscles.


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to here it's so important and no one seems to care. אוראל 03:41, 10 October 2007 (EDT)
Are you willing to share the code for the TOC with expandable submenus (as on this page )?
Patiently awaiting your response...
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Hiya Evan. I miss your constant input to the site. Would you please comment on the above topic on VFD. Seems to be a conflict in policy. Once again, to you and the wife. GREAT IDEA on Wikitravel. Hopefully, it will be around, long after you and I are gone. Best wishes!!! 2old 14:39, 15 October 2007 (EDT)
Vandalism policy?
I don't know about you folks (I'm sending the same message to several), but I for one am getting sick and tired of the intentional vandalism that's going on here. I am trying to start a discussion on Wikitravel talk:Community policies as to whether something more forceful needs to be in place to deal with it. Historically, we have bent far over backwards to avoid punitive action against vandals and have simply gone in and cleaned up the messes they create. However, the frequency of vandalism is growing, and I am not convinced that we are doing Wikitravel a service by tolerating it. This said, I'm not at all sure what the "right" response is.
I'd appreciate your participation in the discussion on that talk page. Let's see if we can come up with something appropriate. -- Bill-on-the-Hill 11:40, 19 October 2007 (EDT)
Cross-lingual mediawiki typo
Hi Evan, I hope your anniversary went well!
Would you please take a look at shared:Tech:Typo_in_recent_changes_message. It is a very simple bug to fix, but it requires sysop-level access across multiple language versions—for some of which you are the sole admin. Fixing it only requires following the mediawiki links on the bug report page and replacing the existing text with:
Below {{PLURAL:$1|is '''1''' change|are the last '''$1''' changes}} in the {{PLURAL:$2|day|last '''$2''' days}}, as of $3.
Thanks! --Peter Talk 03:00, 25 October 2007 (EDT)
Hi Evan! Would you please take a look at this page. I've been waiting your answer for some months. Can I run my bot? Thanks: Dorgan 06:24, 31 October 2007 (EDT)
wikitravel : United Kingdom - 9 cities list
Hi there Evan, I have recently added to the discussion on the United Kingdom entry, regarding the 9 cities list ( under "the old city problem" headed "new for 2007" ). I have asked for a consensus on a new proposal to make the 9 cities list more accurately represent the previous consensus which was to base the 9 cities on visitor numbers. So far the majority have been For this change. There appears to be lots of people in support of the proposal. I have messaged some of the other users who were vocal in participation before, however for many of them they have not been active since 2006, which means chances are they will not reply. Also, it is worth noteing that for the current list of 9 cities, there was ever any concensus, and ironically, my recent proposal surpasses what was previously proposed in terms of number of people supporting it. Id therefore like to ask you to contribute to the discussion with a view to alter/amend the list using ur experience. --Daniel robinson 15:12, 3 November 2007 (EDT)
MediaWiki OpenID extension
Hi Evan. I have an issue getting the OpenID extension to work on my local wiki. I want to add proper i18n for it (not that difficult), and I need to know if things still work as expected after my code changes :)
Setup (following ./README in the extension directory):
Now I get this error after I fill in an OpenID URL in Special:OpenIDLogin and submit it:
Fatal error: Define Auth_OpenID_RAND_SOURCE as null to continue with an insecure random number generator. in D:\mediawiki\phase3\extensions\OpenID\Auth\OpenID\CryptUtil.php on line 52
I am not an experienced programmer; more like a monkey that learned a small PHP trick ;). I hope you can help with it. Please drop me a line on my Betawiki talk page. Cheers! siebrand 17:50, 22 November 2007 (EST)
You wrote, "The "List of Unions" needs to be broken down into regions/cities like other Wikitravel guides." I am interested to comply. Could you please guide me to a couple of appropriate examples (I have checked a few, but those models would be impossible to be replicated on this article)? You can reply to the artcile talk page, so that other editors get to use the examples as well. Cheers. Aditya Kabir 11:51, 2 December 2007 (EST)
hi, thankyou for everything you've done on wikitravel, it really is brilliant, have used it on my (financially) limited travels many times and edited it to improve the service. Anyway, I've been doing a lot of work on the East Sussex page, and was wondering if you could put me in contact with anyone who wouldn't mind making a map for the area? I've had a go myself but other than looking like a strange post modernist painting I've not come up with much... although the help file on how to make a map was useful... just my skills that aren't. thanks in advance --Prof Jack 20:32, 8 December 2007 (EST)
Geographic Co-ordinates
Evan - has WT settled on a standard way to collect and display geographic co-ordinates? There has been some discussion at OpenStreetMap.org about enabling OSM users to link their map data with WikiTravel pages. WP seem to be using Template:Coord and at Yellowikis we haven't got much further than using a simple <geo> tag - any thoughts? --Payo 08:46, 12 December 2007 (EST)
Hi, i would like to ask for your permission to make the phrase books into mobile readable edition. I have emailed you the detailed information. Thanks.
Can we enable $wgAllowUserCss = true;
Could you add $wgAllowUserCss = true; to the main LocalSettings.php file? This setting allows users to create their own CSS files and customise the experience a little. Personally I prefer the body text to be 125% so that's how I use it. Cheers - chmac 01:35, 30 December 2007 (EST)
Evan i have a complaint they keep vfding my articles outlines or deleting them like cjensen and 203 ip user along with oldpine and many others read this Make outlines. Don't be daunted by the task of writing all of the article about Russia -- just get it started with an outline. People are much more likely to change or add to articles than to start them from scratch. We have a bunch of handy templates for destination guides, which you can use. If you only know a teensy bit about a subject, go ahead and add it in. We currently have a huge backlog of stub articles that shouldn't really be there. It is easy to create an outline for most articles and move them to the next level. You can help there. it tells ya right there from now on i will make outlines and people can add on if they want k peace --22.214.171.124 13:16, 27 January 2008 (EST)
Great site
Hey Even,
I really like wikitravel. I am working on a similar site, on a different subject. I was just curious if you'd be willing to give me some pointers like how to add blogs and the voting thing and such. Thanks in advance! Michael
A Question of concern
Evan look ip number for lone.guner can u tell me how long i'am banned for? anyway how are ya i'am fairly new and i love wikitravel and wikimedia so i make outlines in my spare time look at ip numbers 203 58 and so on they don't like me here creating stubs or isin w/p/ or outlines i need your help to convince them that i'am not a troll i'am a human being like everyone on this earth thanks --Lone.guner 17:54, 29 January 2008 (EST)
Buenos Aires
Hi Evan. We'll do a meetup of Wikipedians in Buenos Aires next February 9th. If you want to come, give me a msg at my talk page in Wikipedia or contact me in IRC. Regards, Loco085 10:20, 2 February 2008 (EST)
I notice you are the only sysop listed for this language version. The place is currently a spam heaven, can it be killed off if it is not actually going to be used? --Nick 15:31, 8 May 2008 (EDT)
Form extension patches
Hi Evan,
I emailed you a series of patches for your Form extension recently. I just wanted to make sure you saw these. I can go ahead and commit them to SVN if you'd like. Please let me know one way or the other. You can reach me at [email protected] or on my talk page on Wikipedia, [1].
Yr. Obt. Svt., DavidMcCabe 17:54, 27 May 2008 (EDT)
Hats Off
Evan. Thanks for contributing to a great project. wikitravel is gaining steam. Your choice to remove ALL external links seems to have resolved the issue of "intentional vandalism". Citing sources of information is more journalistic in nature and will continue to enhance wikitravel as a credible travel source.
Please pass this to anyone who may be more appropriate.
In using & contributing to pages for several locations, have often wished there was major section specifically for (links to) photos and maps. Would help everyone focus there when trying to visualize a location, with opportunity to insert or use many more sources.
Section need not be at expense of photos/maps scattered throughout current articles.
Regards, john henne [email protected]
Evan, the Helsinki article seems to have problems. I received the following error message Warning: gzinflate() [function.gzinflate]: buffer error in /var/www/wikitravel/mw-1.11.2/includes/Revision.php on line 595
Regards, Jc8136 09:04, 17 July 2008 (EDT)
Separating interwiki & interlanguage
Hey Evan! On Wikitravel:19_January_2006, you wrote:
May I ask, how you did that? This feature is pretty cool, but I can't find it anywhere in mediawiki. Have you written it yourself? --MrTweek (18.104.22.168 15:49, 25 August 2008 (EDT))
Collapsible TOC Sub-List
Hello. I've been researching a way to make collapsible table of content sub-list with mediawiki. Can you possibly give me some help figuring this out, such as the code you used or a quick tutorial?
I noticed somebody else was looking for the same information in an early post on your talk page. It might be beneficial to the mediawiki community to make a tutorial available for this modification or an extension.
Thanks. Philbar 00:16, 15 November 2008 (EST)
Rogue Bureaucrat
I would like to address some ongoing issues with a particular bureaucrat and one of his admins. The general idea is he follows me around and basically harasses me whenever I make an edit to one of his pages. He seems to need the last word on all the edits. I'm finding this a little perplexing since I thought it was understood that edits can be made and that factual information matter. Frankly, I think it's getting a little personal and the boundaries of fairness and good sense are being breached. I've written the details in a letter I have sent to your Wiki email since I thought it would be too much for this talk page. I am a travel writer and enjoyed working on this site very much initially. However it's become a demoralizing and draining experience lately. It's unfortunate and would hope to return to my original opinion on the task. ThanxPaula 20:02, 22 January 2009 (EST)
how you open romanian language version later archived?
Hasan travel 11:51, 4 August 2009 (EDT)
Wikitravel Content on Tripping.com
Hi Evan and Michele,
Wikitravel is fantastic - not only for the travel information it offers, but for the community that has been built up around it. We are also building a community for travelers (www.tripping.com) and so perhaps there are some ways that we could work together.
I'll get in touch directly, but just wanted to send a quick note via your talk page. I'm looking forward to speaking with you and thanks again for all of the time, energy and dedication you have put into Wikitravel!
Jen O'Neal and the Tripping Team
I've screwed up my Open ID and Regular user account merge
Ok...I can't read and follow instructions, I logged in with my OpenID and created a new account, this is not what I wanted to do. I currently have an account that I want to link to my OpenID. Can you please help me merge both accounts?
This one Crazy.ratz with Redbear
Thanks crazy.ratz 12:57, 17 September 2009 (EDT)
...you may now return to your regularly scheduled programming...
Admin rights
Dear Evan,
I am Rokas from Lithuania. I have got experience in Wiki projects. Can you give me admin rights for Lithuanian Wikitravel? Keliauninkas 11:53, 29 November 2009 (EST)
And can you block my clone Rokaszil? Keliauninkas 12:01, 29 November 2009 (EST)
I am Žiedas from Lithuania. I have got experience in Wiki projects. Can you give me admin rights for Lithuanian Wikitravel? Thank you. --Žiedas 13:02, 29 November 2009 (EST)
Lithuanian Wikitravel
Hello, can you open Lithuanian Wikitravel? Keliauninkas 10:55, 1 December 2009 (EST)
Hello Evan,
We have had no previous contact and I know this is not the way things are normally done, but I would like the request I made off the record. Apologies for my unorthodox behavior. I am hoping you will exectute my request. If not, will you please explain why to me at the email address specified? Thanks in advance, --Faust 07:08, 6 September 2011 (EDT)
Evopedia Offline Reader
We are doing our 2012 wikipedia dump conversion, this year I would also like to have wikitravel available, I would like access to a SQL database dump so we could make a nice cleanly formatted and up to date searchable database for Evopedia a free open source wikimedia reader and browser app for Linux computers, tablets, and smart phones. http://evopedia.info/ http://dumpathome.evopedia.info/dumps/finished/en I have found a 2010 unofficial dump we can try to use but it is obviously two years out of date and lacks formatting for proper display of pictures which Evopedia supports when Internet is available.Biketool 06:24, 24 January 2012 (EST)
Evan: Administrator privileges removed
Although you founded Wikitravel, Evan, your Administrator privileges have now been removed by User:IBobi today at 22:31hrs --W. Frank 19:15, 14 September 2012 (EDT)
Wiki Building Help
I am making a Wiki for chronic pain, something there is a huge need for, and could help many people, and I was wondering if you had some tips, or could point me to some tips, on achieving critical mass with a new Wiki. As you know 95% of them dont go very far. Wikitravel was one of the few Wikis to ever take off, so I wondered how you got enough motivated editors and contributors to make it successful? Thanks, Andrew Jarvis


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My friend's stepmom accidentally ran over my friend's dad's dog Tucker.
They brought him in friday, he had several broken ribs and his elbow was out of joint. We placed a catheter and put him on fluids. By Saturday he felt like a balloon but was stable. They couldn't afford emergency transfer so they were hoping that the dog would rest for the weekend and the lesions in his lungs would heal. He was doing find last night, find this AM when a coworker and I went in to change blankets. Tonight my dad came to help me, we lifted his hind end to put blankets under him and he started agonally breathing and then stopped breathing. I was about to try tubing him and just as I got the stuff together he started breathing again. The vet was on her way, we gave him blow-by oxygen and when she showed up he was semi-stable. While she was there and we were waiting for the owners to decide what to do he crashed again. We still had a heart rate but he was not conscious. His owners decided to have him put to sleep.
I feel really bad because we essentially stressed him out trying to move him but as the same time this probably would have happened regardless and at least he didn't suffocate or die alone in a run by himself.
RIP Tucker, you were a really good boy, you lived a long and very full life. You were the nicest chow cross I had ever met and your parents loved you so much.


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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Somebody in The Wine Business
Oh, I used to be a Somebody in the wine business. Courted, wined and dined, praised, free mani-pedi's from Heidi Barrett, tickets to Michael Vick winery dog fights, personalized Veuve Clicquot Segway, Jagermeister Girls' panties delivered fresh daily, Jay Miller autographed winery bribes, Nicolas Joly manure in a limited edition cow horn…all the perqs. The wine business is good to those who have influence. It's an endless parade of free lunches, free dinners, free trips, free rooms, and endless sex. Yes, I said sex. It's the dirty little secret of the wine business. Scores for Sex. Oh, I've been there. I'm too much of a gentleman to discuss specifics, but let's just say that when I was Somebody, I scored more tail than a sushi chef. And I wasn't that much of a Somebody, not compared to a Marvin Shanken. That guy's a machine. Jim Laube? Oh, man, he's an animal. Harvey Steiman? OK, well, mostly talk. Go ahead, believe that the score inflation lately in wine publications is coincidence. Then ask yourself why all the want ads for Marketing Director on Winejobs.com include "Must like tub-o's" under qualifications.
Yeah, I was Somebody. I was a Gatekeeper. Wineries just love Gatekeepers. If you're a Gatekeeper you can tell a winemaker, "I'm going to bend over so you can kiss my latch." And they will. So who's a Gatekeeper? A Gatekeeper is a person who has influence over wine buyers, particularly affluent wine buyers. Gatekeepers are a big pain in the ass for wineries. They have to court them, they have to pretend to respect them, they have to nod their head when they say something unbearably stupid about their wines, they have to swear allegiance to Truman Capote and talk with a lisp, they have to dress their horses in designer pants, they have to put corks up their nose and pretend they're from the Watusi tribe, they have to buy vowels and give them to the Gatekeepers. It's all about humiliation. And in return, the Gatekeepers promote their wines and leave wet spots.
Sommeliers are the worst Somebodies. They work for restaurants that never pay on time, but act like putting your wine on their wine list at four times its cost is an act deserving of hand-kissing, feet-washing and flea and tick-removing. They don't return phone calls or affection. They leak. They think their palates are wondrous, like the Taj Mahal or Michelangelo's David, or Diet Coke. They "love" your wine, but they buy the trendiest, least familiar wines available to show their superior knowledge and taste. A humble little red from the Canary Islands, a precocious white from Harvard, a little something pink from a Russian matchmaking website, something sparkling from Liberace's crypt. Looking for something familiar? Unzip your pants and sext your volleyball team.
I was one of those Somebodies. I treated winery reps like the cattle they were. I superheated my corkscrew and branded them; I tied them up, got them pregnant and used their milk to make sales cheese; I never talked to them directly but had Temple Grandin tell me what they were thinking; I took them to Tijuana and introduced them to Manolete. I wielded arrogance like Luke Skywalker wielded a Light Saber, like Juan Marichal wielded a bat, like The Prisoner wields MegaPurple. I expected deference and respect, not to mention free shipping. I got tired of all the sex, especially at Family Winemakers. But I knew that an air of entitlement was the most important part of being a Gatekeeper. So I asked for free samples, I asked for hair care products, I expected to have the snot wiped from my runny nose with hundred dollar bills. I only reached for a check if it was made out to "Cash." I only showed up on time for appointments if they brought me cookies or drugs or lingerie with my initials on it. I laughed at their measly little scores, their piddly Gold Medals, their tech sheets, their tech blankets, their tech laundry hampers. I lied to them because I could, I drew fake moustaches on their breasts, I made them confess to crimes they'd never committed by waterboarding them with the spit bucket, I kissed them like they'd only dreamed about being kissed, I left them voicemails with my sphincter.
It's a dream to be Somebody in the wine business. I loved it. The taste of power is addicting, like starting small brush fires on playgrounds. I never paid for a wine tasting, I never paid for flu shots or extra cheese on that. I always walked away with swag, with free hats and logo shirts, with fancy lawn furniture and celebrity Q-Tips. I took my full allocation and sold the rest gray market, investing the extra money in my Twitter habit and saving for my date with Lettie Teague. I misspelled wineries on my wine list. "I'll have a bottle of Geyser Pork," still makes me laugh. I'd go on European junkets and never zip my fly the whole week, instead stuffing Serrano ham in it every chance I got. I phoned wineries and asked to speak to their dead founder in a Georgie Jessel voice.
I loved it.
Now I'm Nobody. I have a blog. Somebodies have power, Nobodies have blogs. Somebodies are Gatekeepers, Nobodies are on journeys. Somebodies have access to wealthy buyers, Nobodies have access to Blogger. Somebodies walk the Earth and the oceans part, the skies are always sunny and the tap water always clear and smelling of Oregon Pinot Gris. Nobodies sit here, and we type.
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"pretend to respect them"... and tell them what they like to hear, Like Romney at a private fundraising dinner. What whores...
- September 20, 2012 at 8:05 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Wait, no I'm confused...I thought I was sort of a gatekeeper but I also blog. Thinking I must be more a blogger because it's been way, way too long since someone kissed my latch. I love you!
- September 20, 2012 at 8:43 AM
- Stillman Brown said...
"Before you write about me or show me your wine list, let's do a few shots of Velcorin together."
- September 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM
- Marcia Macomber said...
So many wonderful lines in here from a former Somebody. But actually, the one that grabbed me was this swag: "limited edition cow horn." Fabulous!
- September 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Dearest winehosegatekeeper,
I'm having a hard time differentiating between wine and politics. I'm putting it all on a sheet.
I do have fond memories (before I discovered the wine memory eraser) of an election night at the Watergate with Jimmy the Greek.
BTW, is that used American sales cheese available online?
- September 20, 2012 at 10:36 AM
- Thomas said...
Just wait till the barbarians are at the gate.
- September 20, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
This is news to you? I know it's not. But every four years we waste a lot of time on this Presidential thing. FOX News gets richer, racism is alive and well, and we all get just a little bit older.
My Gorgeous Samantha,
Lots of gatekeepers are bloggers, but not many bloggers are gatekeepers, though they believe themselves to be. Sadly, I'm just a blogger now myself. This was a paean to my glory days--long gone.
If Velcorin helps kill microscopic organisms, it must work on wine critics. Sounds like another Pulp Fiction Classic plotline.
OK, I love it when a throwaway line earns top billing. Thanks, as always.
I love American sales cheese. We should ask Samantha what wine pairs with it. It's not available online, but I think Whole Foods has it in their Organic Salesman Bodily Fluids Department.
I think I hear them rattling my gate now, and they're speaking Italian! Must be Barberians d'Asti.
- September 20, 2012 at 1:11 PM
- Dean Tudor said...
Another great posting, Ron.
In Blogland, you are a SOMEBODY.
Unfortunately, it does not pay very well.
- September 20, 2012 at 3:58 PM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
Thanks. Not sure that's at all true, except the part about the pay. And, anyway, "Somebody in Blogland" reminds me of a zen koan like "What is the sound of one hand typing?"
- September 20, 2012 at 4:32 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Not that it means dick to you but....I still think you're glorious.
- September 20, 2012 at 7:24 PM
I'm a cynic to my rotten core. I'm not surprised, just wanted to call somebody a whore today....
- September 20, 2012 at 7:41 PM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
Of course it means a great deal to me what you think. I have this neurotic need to make folks laugh, especially at whatever they seem to take far too seriously. Wine, sadly, is one of those things.
Not sure I have much more of this left in me, but it's You, and people like you, who keep me going. Thank you for that.
- September 20, 2012 at 9:16 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
And all kidding aside dear Ron, your talent is aspirational. You make us laugh at ourselves and do it with wit and wisdom that lies far deeper than the jokes you lovingly crank out for us here. We take you and your gifts for advantage at times....but we all show up, laugh, shake our heads, even cringe but you make us think and I cannot think of another wine blog out there that does that. So My Beloved Ron, it is we that should be thanking You. Thank you and I love you so.
- September 20, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
For advantage?! Fuck me, that's what I get for commenting while writing three different things! Take for granted Love, sometimes we take your gifts and talent for granted. Argh. Maybe I should just shut up! xoxoxox
- September 20, 2012 at 10:15 PM
- Fabio (Vinos Ambiz) said...
Hey, how does this latch-kissing thing work? Do I have to kiss somebody's or do they queue up to kiss mine?
- September 21, 2012 at 1:36 AM
Juan Marichal? jeez you are effin' old
- September 21, 2012 at 5:19 AM
- Thomas said...
Worry when the Barberians d'Alba arrive. They are strongly acidic but also a bunch of fruits...
All day yesterday I was humming to the tune of: I ain't got no-bah-dee, but only I substituted sum-bah-dee for no-bah-dee.
Michael Vick, if you think knowing Marechal makes Ron old, what does my humming say about my age? Hint: Charlie Olkin is older than I, not by much, but enough to make me feel so young...oh boy, I'll be humming that one all day today.
- September 21, 2012 at 6:24 AM
- Thomas said...
Oops, It's Olken, I believe.
- September 21, 2012 at 6:24 AM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
My Gorgeous Samantha,
I think you meant my talent was "inspirational," though "aspirational" is probably exactly the right word. Maybe even "perspirational." No matter, thank you for the kind words, Love. I love you with all my heart.
Oh, it works either way--your call. Though I find that when I get my latch kissed by the right woman I come unhinged.
Michael Vick,
Yeah, I'm old. That's why I'm not one of those morons on a "journey" to discover wine. I think I had Marichal on my mind because I had just seen footage of that historic incident when he used John Roseboro as a batting tee. And, aside from that, I do love obscure, outdated, odd references.
And that's "Marichal" not Marechal Foch. Though I believe Roseboro said at the time, "Foch Marichal."
- September 21, 2012 at 8:10 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Aspirational, as in giving some of us something to aspire to.
- September 21, 2012 at 8:19 AM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
My Love,
I'd rather give you something to perspire to. And thank you for the sweet, touching thoughts, Gorgeous. I don't take compliments well, but yours have far more meaning than almost anyone else's.
I love you!
- September 21, 2012 at 8:36 AM
- Brad Davis said...
"...I left them voicemails with my sphincter." That by far is the single best sentence I've read all week. Coffee spray on the floor from laughter is proof!
- September 21, 2012 at 9:35 AM
- Candlestick Daddy said...
Howz this for old?
I was in the stadium when Mr. Marichal went slightly nutz.
I say "slightly" because f---in Roseboro was throwing the ball back to the mound within inches of Marichal's head. However, the correct response from Marichal was not to hit Roseboro with a bat but to give him a little chin music--like three pitches in a row.
And, Mr. P., I stopped counting ages ago so you are probably older than me now.
Dear Jose--My f---in compliments mean nothing to you? How about a little chin music to get your attention? :-}
- September 21, 2012 at 12:23 PM
- Thomas said...
Marechal, Marichal; it's all sour grapes to me.
I, too, wondered about Sam's aspirational comment. Reminded me of an episode on E.R.
Charlie, I've been counting backwards. Try it. It works. I believe I'll be fourteen next year.
- September 21, 2012 at 1:11 PM
- THE WINE GUY said...
I know what you mean.
I was the opposite of a 'Somebody' in the wine business - the ones that gave all those things to the 'Somebodies'.
I can recognise those sommelliers, supermarket buyers, chain store purchasers, winewriters etc collectively known as gate-keepers and opinion makers. Many were and are nice human beings. A lot though are shits and users.
As a person of influence, albeit on the other side of the equation, I enjoyed the trappings of the industry - the visits to top wine producers around the world; fancy wine dinners; wine competition tastings; sampling and evaluating wines way beyond what I would spend money on.
Now I blog.
- September 21, 2012 at 5:32 PM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
Candelabra Daddy.
The irony is that Marichal ended his illustrious career, one no longer possible in this age considering his ridiculously high leg kick, with the Dodgers. It's truly amazing he wasn't banned for life for swinging a bat at another player--if that happened today, I suspect he would be. As it is, it's a signature moment in the rivalry of the Giants and Dodgers. I watched it live at home as a kid, and still remember it. In black and white, so that tells you I'm damned old myself.
ER? Damn, man, you could at least have said Gray's Anatomy. You are getting old.
Wine Guy,
Sad, ain't it. Blogging is the last resort of scoundrels, has-beens, and wannabes. Like politics, only way less payola.
- September 21, 2012 at 9:11 PM
- Dave Miner said...
I miss you man... come over and say hi!! I'll ply you with luxurious items, dancing girls, and butt plugs, just for old times sake. And, perhaps, a glass of wine.
- January 4, 2013 at 7:19 PM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
I am going to take you up on two of those three things--never mind the luxurious items.
I will certainly stop by your place soon. I'll give you a heads up so you can plan a vacation.
- January 5, 2013 at 8:39 AM


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Review Date: June 2017
Review Officer: Deputy Head (Curriculum)
/ Careers Counsellor
|Procedures for Predicted Grades Policy
|Qatar International School (QIS) recognises the importance of upholding absolute integrity when establishing predicted grades for sixth form students. The predicted grades assist students in planning their future educational goals and are submitted to higher education institutions to inform admission decisions. QIS is committed to ensuring predicted grades are as accurate as possible and based on a consistent methodology.
|At QIS we aim:
· to support teachers in their efforts to establish predicted grades,
· ensure predicted grades are realistic and achievable,
· ensure a consistent methodology is used across departments in establishing the predicted grades,
· provide guidance to students and their parents/guardians on how predicted grades are established to support their future educational plans,
· establish protocols for the conduct of students and their parents/guardians in addressing any concerns they may have regarding predicted grades, and
· to encourage teachers to be as supportive as possible when informing students about their predicted grades.
|Purpose of Procedures:
The purpose of the procedures is to ensure a consistent approach to the management of the predicted grades.
At Qatar International School (QIS), Heads of Department are responsible for ensuring a consistent methodology is used for establishing predicted grades; monitor the accuracy of predicted grades; and recording predicted grades in the SIMS database in a timely manner. The careers counsellor will rely on the predicted grades to support student university applications to higher education institutions. As our students apply to universities globally, the predicted grades are sent to institutions worldwide. Higher education institutions monitor schools in relation to the accuracy of predicted grades, therefore it is imperative that the grades are as accurate as possible to preserve the reputation of QIS. The preservation of the QIS reputation will also maximise the future admission opportunities for our students.
How predicted grades are formed:
Heads of Department take into account a number of factors when establishing the predicted
· a student's grade/performance at AS-level for A-Level predicted grades,
· a student's performance at IGCSE for AS-Level predicted grades,
· any other internal assessments that are available prior to the predicted grade deadline,
· teacher comments, both from teachers who taught the student in the previous year as well as the current year,
· their own judgement, based on experience of tracking performance of sixth form students through to achieving their qualifications.
What teachers do not take into account is what a student thinks they need to get into their university/course of choice; nor do they pay much attention to a student's promise that he will 'work much harder' than they did in the previous year. Thus, QIS predicted grades are an honest assessment of a student's most likely achievement at AS or A-level, based on as much evidence that can be gathered as well as substantial teacher experience. As such, we are confident in the grades we submit and will only consider altering a grade if a strong and convincing prima facie case can be made for us to consider a change, based on a potential error in one or more of the five factors named above. Students are not permitted to individually request predicted grades from their teacher. Once students are made aware of their predicted grades and should they not agree with the predicted grade, there is a limited right of appeal period for the student (see Student's Right of Appeal section below for procedure).
Student's should also be made aware that a predicted grade in a subject is only one of a series of indicators that universities look at when making offers and it thus needs to be kept in perspective. Universities can and do make offers at levels above prediction when they can see a strong case being made in other areas (e.g. personal statement and teacher reference). Also, students should always be mindful of the importance of applying for suitable courses at suitable institutions. Securing an offer to get on a course on the basis of unrealistic grade predictions is unlikely to lead to ultimate success.
Deadlines for Predicted grades:
Predicted grade deadlines fall in line with other reporting deadlines and dates set by the university application.
Early Predicted Grades
Early predicted grades are due by 13th October for students applying for Oxbridge universities and Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry applications in the United Kingdom. Early predicted grades may also be required for early decision applications in United States around mid-November. Early predicted grades will be requested as required by the careers counsellor.
General Predicted Grades
All other predicted grades will be due on the 30th November in line with the first Sixth Form reporting deadline. After the 1st December the university predicted grade column in SIMS will be locked. Any changes will need to be notified to the Deputy Head (Curriculum) on a case-by-case basis; however after 16th January no further change to the predicted grades will be permitted. This will ensure multiple versions of transcripts are no made available. Again preserving the integrity of QIS and parents are required to sign-off on the predicted grade form for applicable to each students.
Student's Right of Appeal:
Every student has the right to appeal the grade prediction and there will be a set time of five days when appeals can be made after the predictions have been distributed to parents, starting with the first full day following the issuing of grades and ending at 1.10pm on the fifth day thereafter.
Appeals should be submitted in the first place by a direct appeal to the relevant Head of Department. However, appeals will not be considered if their only substantive basis is simply a student's desire for a higher prediction. In order to have a chance of success, an appeal would have to outline how the criteria used to form the prediction (as outlined above) should reasonably have produced a higher prediction.
Heads of Departments will consider each case on its merits and respond directly to the student with some detail as to why the grade is to be changed or to remain the same. If an appeal fails and the student remains dissatisfied with the outcome and its explanation, then a final appeal may be made to the Deputy Head (Curriculum) for arbitration. Such an appeal needs to be made within three days of the first appeal decision being communicated, starting with the first full day following the delivery of the decision and ending at 1.10pm on the third day thereafter. The Deputy Head (Curriculum) will reconsider the case as soon as is practicable and make a final decision.
Further considerations:
In exceptional circumstances, it may be the case that a student's progress in that year (judged over half a term or more) is so rapid and impressive that the predicted grade issued does appear to be too low. This would be likely to be seen only some time after the university applications have been submitted and is very rare. In these circumstances, a further appeal to the Deputy Head (Curriculum) is allowable, so long as clear evidence can be offered (e.g. a sustained series of assessment / test marks). Should a predicted grade change be warranted, then the Deputy Head (Curriculum) will communicate this to the careers counsellor, who will then inform the relevant universities.
|This policy will be regularly reviewed and evaluated to ensure continuous improvement and ensure that the policy continues to reflect best practice standards.