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With all the controversy surrounding consumers' dependence on credit, it's only natural to think that you'd be better off with fewer cards weighing down your wallet.
Not so fast. Many people rush to streamline their wallets, thinking that fewer cards will make them look better to lenders. Often, the exact opposite is true: Canceling credit cards can actually hurt your credit score more than it will help.
Before you dash off "Dear John" letters to your lenders, learn the truth about canceling credit cards.
Four reasons to keep your cards in your wallet
If you're like the average card-carrying U.S. citizen, you have about eight credit cards in your wallet, and probably only a few of them are regularly in play. It's tempting to do a major spring cleaning and dump all of the dusty cards from your wallet at once. However, cutting off too many lines of credit at once can give the wrong impression on your credit score. But bear in mind ...
Closing accounts will not undo anything
Once a credit card is in play, there's no denying its existence. It's on your permanent record -- your credit report -- for at least seven years. Yes, even if you cancel the card the next day. Same goes for any red marks associated with your accounts, such as late payments, charge-offs, and overspending. Sorry. You simply can't deny your past. But at least it will fade away; most negative entries will fall off your report in seven years. However, you might not want some entries to disappear.
Why deny the good?
Removing old closed accounts that have no negative items is a bad idea, because you benefit from a long credit history, and those accounts speak to that history. (Good entries can remain on your report forever.) Remember, 15% of your credit score is determined by how long you've been borrowing.
Closing accounts might hurt your FICO score
Lenders take a hard look at the ratio between the balances on your revolving accounts and your total available credit. If you do have debt, try to keep it to less than 30% of your available credit. (The ideal number here is, of course, 0%.) Go ahead and keep those lines of credit open, but don't be tempted by untouched lines. When you close out open accounts, those credit lines are no longer factored into your ratio. Thus, your debt as a percentage of available credit will increase. Ouch.
Why cancel cards at all?
It may sound as though the lending industry loves customers who have gobs of plastic, but as with most things in life, it's best not to binge. According to Fair Isaac, once you acquire more than seven revolving debt accounts, your FICO credit score begins to suffer a little. And although simply closing accounts won't necessarily have an immediate positive effect, over time it could boost your credit score. So let's see whether it's time to break up with some of your banks.
Keep the oldies ...
Remember, commitment counts, and lenders see long-held accounts as proof that you're the responsible citizen we know you are. So, if it's a choice between parting ways with that dashing new sliver of plastic in your wallet, or the faded alumni credit card you got when you still had hair, keep the latter.
... and the goodies
If you get points, miles, cash back, or good karma from using a credit card, and -- this is important -- you actually take advantage of the goodies that come with membership, keep the card in play. It's good to know, however, that credit cards with rewards programs are pretty common. So if the card carries an annual fee, call and ask whether it can be waived. If you don't get back what you pay annually to use it, consider canceling.
Dump the flighty ones
Just because your credit boasted a single-digit interest rate when you got it doesn't mean it will do so indefinitely. Nothing's uglier than paying for a new transmission at a 23.9% interest rate. When it comes to credit cards with ever-shifting rules and rates, you have to keep an eagle eye focused on all of the leaflets you get in the mail. If you're not the type to keep your eye on the dealer, this type of card may be a lot more trouble than it's worth to keep in play.
Keep the ones that stood by you in bad times
If debt was a problem in the past, and may become one in the future, keep open the accounts with which you have a decent track record -- meaning no, or at least few, bloopers, like late payments or overages -- and a long-standing relationship. If the low-interest offers dry up, your room for negotiating a better deal is best with a lender that has fond long-term memories of your time together.
Hold on to your single days
If you're married, don't give up your identity entirely. Simply being an authorized user on your sweetheart's credit cards won't help you establish credit or keep your reputation intact. You must keep at least one line of credit from your single days open and active, and in your name only. If you don't occasionally use the card, your file will go dormant and become unscoreable.
Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em
Again, the level of "acceptable credit" depends on your income. Too high, and you're a risk. Too low, and your banker may wonder why you don't qualify for more. Still, with responsible credit usage -- paying your bills on time, every time -- any short-term blip will be history before you know it.
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Dayana Yochim has remained faithful to her first credit card company for nearly two decades, although she admits to playing the field a few times when another bank has caught her eye. The Fool's disclosure policy doesn't cheat on you.


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Alfresco Highlights Record Channel Growth with Partner Awards
Leading Open Source ECM Provider Exceeds Goals and More than Doubles Channel Partners in 2009
LONDON—March 10, 2010 — Alfresco Software, the leader in open source enterprise content management (ECM) solutions, today announced it has exceeded its 2009 goal of doubling its North American system integrator (SI) partners and has grown its partner network by 156%. As a result, Alfresco's growing ecosystem of more than 80 partners in North America – which include SIs, software vendors, infrastructure providers and resellers - now currently delivers $250M+ of services with Alfresco products.
Alfresco also continues to strengthen its partner ties by announcing the winners of its Annual Partner Awards, which recognize the efforts of top partners who work with Alfresco to continually deliver innovative business solutions for content management.
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Due to Alfresco's success teaming with key partners, for every dollar of Alfresco Enterprise subscription sold over the past year, $10-15 worth of services have been sold through the Alfresco channel. Additional channel highlights include:
- The expansion of the Alfresco partner program for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), with the addition of more than 20 OEM partners in 2009;
- The launch of Alfresco's Partner Solution Showcase, an online content application resource that enables partners to promote solutions built with Alfresco; and,
- The expansion of its North and South American partner program for system integrators (SI).
"We are very excited about the exceptional growth we've experienced with our partners, which is apparent by the increase we've seen over the last year as well as the high quality of participants in our annual Partner Awards," said Bill Robinson, VP Americas, Alfresco Software. "By supporting open standards, partners are able to easily build content applications using Alfresco to deliver portable business solutions that enable partners to better provide complete solutions at a lower price point."
The 2009 Alfresco Partner Award winners include:
Americas SI of the Year - Acquity Group
Acquity Group was the most successful Alfresco partner in terms of new business in 2009. They have been involved in securing some of Alfresco's most prestigious Enterprise customers including Fortune 500 companies, and have impressed clients with their ability to deliver end-to-end customer solutions. Acquity has also been a significant contributor to the development of Alfresco's WCM product positioning.
EMEA SI of the Year - Westernacher
The long standing partnership with Westernacher has been especially successful over the past two years. Westernacher made a significant increase in new ECM business with Alfresco. The quality and range of new business generated was impressive. For example Westernacher implemented Alfresco at Merck, a large pharmaceutical company, where the software is used for 32.000 users. The company also achieved a renewal rate of 100 per cent of all existing contracts. Westernacher, has been Alfresco's partner since 2006 and has won this award twice.
"Our ECM team is thrilled about the tribute of EMEA Partner of the Year award," says Dr. Michael Schaefer, Director and division head ECM at Westernacher. "We consider this award recognition of all the successfully completed Alfresco implementations at international firms; and of the development of further 'enhancements', which allow our clients to integrate Alfresco into their IT infrastructure in an effortless manner."
Americas SI Innovator of the Year - Micro Strategies Inc.
Micro Strategies has contributed significantly to Alfresco's success - most recently through development of the Alfresco Kofax Release Script. Their ability to build enterprise class, repeatable, tightly integrated customer solutions (integrating with Oracle Financials, Kofax and Google's Search Appliance) has helped them to grow their Alfresco client base.
"The flexibility, capability, and cost-effectiveness of Alfresco has been well-received by our clients. Micro Strategies continues to be excited about our growing relationship. Alfresco provides the ability for even those clients on limited budgets to have quality, customized solutions. We can build the sophisticated solutions that today's clients demand, on time and on budget," says Adam Storch, VP of Business Solutions, Micro Strategies.
EMEA SI Innovator of the Year - CTAC
Enhancing Alfresco's software and developing solutions that perfectly suit a client's need is something CTAC does in an innovative way. The company has developed a connection between Alfresco and SAP enabling effective sharing of information between the two platforms.
Worldwide Training Partner of the Year - Clazics
Clazics has demonstrated exceptional growth and performance in its first year as an Alfresco Training Partner. Their collaborative approach, innovation and customer feedback on the quality of the courses they deliver have all contributed to winning this award. With their support Alfresco Training revenue in North America grew 71% year-on-year.
"We are honored to be named the "Alfresco Training Partner of the Year". When we set out to build our training organization, it was clear to us that the foundation of our offering should start with instructors who have a deep knowledge of Alfresco, complimented with demonstrated hands-on and real world practical experience in the ECM space. Simply stated, our training goal is to provide our students and clients with Alfresco product knowledge that can be translated and readily applied to their job tasks. We call it training with a purpose." Marlon Johnson, CEO, Clazics.
Full details of the Alfresco Global Partner network are available on http://www.alfresco.com/partners/.


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$3097total per person Show cabin types
Guarantee Inside StateroomA Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned...
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Guarantee Oceanview StateroomGuarantee Oceanview A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees an Oceanview stateroom or better! Please note that the...
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Inside StateroomInside An Inside stateroom is the most affordable way for you to cruise. These staterooms can sleep up to four...
$3712total per person Show cabin types
Obstructed Oceanview StateroomThese staterooms have obstructed ocean view but combine comfort and value. They include two lower beds that convert...
$3917total per person Show cabin types
Guarantee Balcony StateroomGuarantee Balcony A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view...
Mid-Ship Balcony StateroomMid-Ship Balcony These Mid-Ship Balcony Staterooms are located on a middle deck and offer easy access to great...
Balcony StateroomBalcony Stateroom These balcony staterooms are located either forward or aft. They include two lower beds that...
Large Balcony StateroomLarge Balcony Two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. The large balcony offers incredible...
Family Balcony StateroomFamily Balcony These staterooms are great family accommodations. Bring the family and spread out in comfort....
$4586total per person Show cabin types
Aft-Facing Balcony StateroomAft-Facing Large Balcony The aft-facing balcony offers truly incredible views and a great way to feel the ocean...
$6472total per person Show cabin types
PenthouseLiving room, private balcony, king-size bed, a double sofa bed and double murphy bed (only on category SF), CD/DVD...
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Owner's SuiteLiving room, dining room, private balcony with hot tub, bedroom with king-size bed and walk-in-closet, a double sofa...
Guarantee Oceanview Stateroom
Guarantee Oceanview A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees an Oceanview stateroom or better! Please note that the view may be fully obstructed, partially obstructed, porthole or picture window. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
- Accommodates: 3-4
- Total Approx. Size: 144 sq. ft.
Inside Stateroom
Inside An Inside stateroom is the most affordable way for you to cruise. These staterooms can sleep up to four guests, with two pull-down beds and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed.
Mid-Ship Inside These staterooms contain two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding in some to accommodate more guests. And because they are mid-ship, you'll have easy access to all the exciting activities and delicious dining options on board.
Family Inside Pride of America's Inside Staterooms are a great way for the whole family to cruise. With room for up to four guests these staterooms offer two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed as well as pull down beds to accommodate two more.
- Accommodates: 4 passengers
- Size: Approx. 132 sq. ft.
Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom
Guarantee Balcony Stateroom
Guarantee Balcony A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
- Accommodates: 2-3
- Total Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
- Balcony Size: 40 sq. ft.
Mid-Ship Balcony Stateroom
Mid-Ship Balcony These Mid-Ship Balcony Staterooms are located on a middle deck and offer easy access to great restaurants, activities and more. This stateroom includes two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, a convertible sofa to accommodate more, a sitting area and balcony with fantastic views.
- Accommodates: 2-3
- Total Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
- Balcony Size: 40 sq. ft.
Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom These balcony staterooms are located either forward or aft. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with amazing views.
- Accommodates: 2-3
- Total Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
- Balcony Size: 40 sq. ft.
Family Balcony Stateroom
Family Balcony These staterooms are great family accommodations. Bring the family and spread out in comfort. Features two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa, as well as a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.
- Accommodates: 3 - 4
- Total Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
- Balcony Size: 40 sq. ft.
Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom
Aft-Facing Large Balcony The aft-facing balcony offers truly incredible views and a great way to feel the ocean breeze. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area with a single sofa and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a large private balcony.
- Accommodates: 3
- Total Approx. Size: 227-233 sq. ft.
- Balcony Size: 89-95 sq. ft.
Living room, private balcony, king-size bed, a double sofa bed and double murphy bed (only on category SF), CD/DVD library, walk-in-closet and bath and shower (except in wheelchair-accessible staterooms). Butler service and concierge available.
- Accommodates: 6 passengers
- Total Approx. Size: 494-688 sq. ft.
- Balcony Size: 185-301 sq. ft.
Owner's Suite
Living room, dining room, private balcony with hot tub, bedroom with king-size bed and walk-in-closet, a double sofa bed, CD/DVD library, two TVs, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower and guest bathroom. Butler service and concierge available.
Stateroom 10000, as well as staterooms on Deck 11 and 13 do not have a guest bathroom. Staterooms on Deck 13 do not have hot tubs on the balcony.
- Maximum number of passengers per cabin: 4
- Total Approx. Size: 766-957 sq. ft.
- Balcony Size: 164-387 sq. ft.
Guarantee Inside Stateroom - Category IX
Guarantee Oceanview - Category OX
Multiple Decks
Inside Stateroom - Category ID
Multiple Decks
Inside Stateroom - Category IC
Multiple Decks
Mid-Ship Inside - Category IA
Multiple Decks
Inside Stateroom - Category IB
Multiple Decks
Family Inside - Category I1
Deck 7
Obstructed Oceanview - Category OK
Guarantee Balcony Stateroom Category BX
Deck 8
Mid-Ship Balcony Stateroom - Category BB
Multiple Decks
Mid-Ship Balcony Stateroom - Category BA
Deck 7
Balcony Stateroom - Category BF
Deck 7
Large Balcony Stateroom - Category B7
Multiple Decks
Large Balcony Stateroom - Category B6
Multiple Decks
Family Balcony - Category B3
Multiple Decks
Aft-Facing Large Balcony - Category B1
Multiple Decks
Penthouse - Category SG
Multiple Decks
Penthouse - Category SE
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Owner's Suite - Category SC
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Day 1Honolulu Depart: Sat, Jun 22, 2019 @ 19:00
Day 2Kahului
Arrive: Sun, Jun 23, 2019 @ 08:00
Depart: Sun, Jun 23, 2019 @ 08:00
Day 3Kahului
Arrive: Mon, Jun 24, 2019 @ 00:00
Depart: Mon, Jun 24, 2019 @ 18:00
Day 4Hilo
Arrive: Tue, Jun 25, 2019 @ 08:00
Depart: Tue, Jun 25, 2019 @ 18:00
Day 5Kona
Arrive: Wed, Jun 26, 2019 @ 07:00
Depart: Wed, Jun 26, 2019 @ 17:30
Day 6Nawiliwili (kauai)
Arrive: Thu, Jun 27, 2019 @ 08:00
Depart: Thu, Jun 27, 2019 @ 08:00
Day 7Nawiliwili (kauai)
Arrive: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 @ 00:00
Depart: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 @ 14:00
Day 7Cruise Napali Coast
Arrive: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 @ 00:00
Depart: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 @ 00:00
Day 8Honolulu Arrive: Sat, Jun 29, 2019 @ 07:00
Onboard experience
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
Main Dining Rooms
- Liberty Main Dining Room - Dining at the Liberty is guaranteed to be a traditional experience as you step back into America's Colonial days. The decor features paintings of the Founding Fathers and important moments in American History. Deck 6
- Skyline Main Dining Room - Inspired by the architecture and skyscrapers of 1930's Manhattan, this Art Deco style restaurant offers a delicious, traditional dining experience. Deck 5
Other Complimentary Dining Options
- Aloha Cafe - This indoor/outdoor buffet-style eatery features food stations where you can order omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties and pasta. Set against a Hawaiian theme with outrigger canoes, Polynesian carvings and even a kid-sized buffet.
- Cadillac Diner - This totally retro 1950's diner has Cadillac seats, plays 50's Rock 'n Roll and offers up a classic menu of burgers, fish 'n chips, potpies and wok-fast dishes. Open 22-hours a day.
- Room Service - Dine in after a day at the pool. Or treat yourself to a continental breakfast in bed. Choose from an extensive menu with complimentary and a la carte items featuring everything from chef-crafted dishes to delicious snacks and treats. All freshly-prepared and delivered to your stateroom – 24-hours a day. Convenience charge of $7.95 may apply.
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from many complimentary dining options. Or widen your palette further and choose from the specialty restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Specialty Dining Package, you can savor an array of the specialty restaurants for one special price.
Moderno Churrascaria
If you're looking for a unique experience, our authentic Brazilian steakhouse is a must. Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured meats, ceviche and specialty salads. Be sure to save room for the delicious skewers of slow-roasted meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken – all carved tableside by our Pasadores.
Flying shrimp. Onion volcanoes. Twirling knives. The sizzles and surprises never cease at our authentic Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, seafood and chicken on a large steel grill right before your eyes. Our chilled, sake-infused Wasabi Cocktail will have you flipping too. Deck 5
Cagney's Steakhouse
Steak is the standard at our American-style steakhouse. Pull up a seat and take your pick from premium cuts of Certified Angus Beef®. Your mouth will water, so sip your favorite cocktail in anticipation. And don't forget to order our made-from-scratch jumbo crab cakes and a side of our famous truffle fries. Deck 6
Jefferson's Bistro
Have it au poivre or just go straight for the bouillabaisse at our signature French restaurant. Elegant interiors and attentive servers make this an intimate dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian café. By the end of your meal, you'll might just be proclaiming c'est magnifique! Deck 5
La Cucina
Enjoy the flavors of the Tuscan countryside at tables with room for old friends and new. Dine on classic dishes where you can taste the freshness of every tomato used to make an exquisitely delicious sauce. Try a twist on a classic like lobster fettuccine, or keep it purist with a osso bucco. Just when you think you're out, they'll pull you back in with a toasty espresso and some macadamia nut ice cream. Delizioso! Deck 11
Sushi Bar
East Meets West Asian Restaurant also has a Sushi and Sashimi Bar where you can enjoy the very best sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch. The menu is priced a la carte. Deck 5
Bars and Lounges
Aloha Lanai Bar
A full bar offering an extensive wine and beer selection and cocktails including Mai Tai's, Surf Rider's and Polynesian's. Deck 13
Gold Rush Saloon
Sidle up and wet your whistle at the Gold Rush Saloon, a full bar offering an extensive wine and beer selection and cocktails. Deck 11
John Adam's Coffee Bar
For that double, vanilla, extra hot latte with extra foam, the John Adam's Coffee Bar is at your service with a wide variety of specialty coffees, teas, pastries and cookies. Deck 5
Key West Bar & Grill
Full bar & grill in a Key West setting. Deck 12
Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge & Nightclub
Every night is Mardi Gras here. The famous New Orleans Mardi Gras is the inspiration behind this fun, lively lounge. Deck 6
Napa Wine Bar
Enjoy different wines by the glass at the Napa Wine Bar. You can also order cocktails and beer in this full bar. Deck 6
Ocean Drive Bar
Enjoy cocktails, wines and beer in a full bar that overlooks the South Beach Pool. Deck 11
Pink's Champagne Bar
Inspired by Hawaii's Royal Palace Hotel, often referred to as the "Pink Palace", on Waikiki Beach. Toast to your good health and good luck with champagne. Deck 6
Waikiki Bar
Hang loose brother at the Waikiki Bar. You'll think you're on Waikiki Beach after you order a Mai Tai or Polynesian. Full bar includes wine, beer and cocktails. Sand optional. Deck 13
Card Room
Shuffles Card Room
Here is one room where playing games is not just encouraged, it's expected. Find another couple and play bridge or test your skill with board games, checkers, and Scrabble®.
Deck Games
Deck Games
Deck Games include Outdoor Chess. It's a great way to meet some of the other passengers. Deck 13
Tonight, you can't help falling in love with Norwegian's very first original Musical Comedy, Rock-a-Hula LÅ«'au! Think the fun of 'Glee' meeting the campy comedy of Frankie and Annette, all set to the re-imagined music of Elvis Presley! One for the Money, Two for the Show, Three to get ready…now Rock-a-Hula Go!
Comedy Variety
When's the last time you guffawed? From standup comedy to unicycle-riding jugglers, you're invited for an evening of laughter in the Hollywood Theater
How'd they do that? We may never know but it sure is fun to witness things appearing and disappearing right before your eyes. Add a dash of comedy and you've got one magical evening.
Oh What A Night
Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, Walk Like A Man...You really will be saying, Oh What A Night - after you witness these four talented performers sing popular songs from Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.
White Hot Party
Ice ice baby. Don your white attire and get to the pool deck for the most invigorating, black light glowing, electrifying party beneath the stars. Dance with our white-winged angels and be sure to purchase a souvenir t-shirt.
Internet Center
Want to send an update to family and friends back home? This is the place to be when you need to get online. Computer and Internet facilities, plus a computer lecture and training area is available. Deck 6
Kids Club
A hip place for teens to hang out, complete with dance floor, bar, video, jukebox, table football and air hockey. Deck 12
Splash Academy
Kid's rule here. There's a paddling pool, soft play area, computers, movie room and jungle gym.
Cultural Experiences
Kumu Cultural Center
The Kumu Cultural Center takes guests through the history of Hawaii. In addition our onboard Hawaiian Duo local entertainers and the Hawaiian Ambassadors onboard bring the Hawaii culture to light with art & crafts classes, and lectures for the guests.
SS America Library
You'll find a well-stocked selection of reading materials against the backdrop of the historic SS America Ship with memorabilia and artifacts from the ship itself.
Oasis Pool
Located on the aft part of Pride of America is the smaller Oasis outdoor pool. Deck 12
South Beach Pool
Pride of America's ode to Miami's South Beach, includes two glimmering outdoor pools and four hot tubs. Deck 11
Hot Tubs
There are four outdoor hot tubs located in close proximity to the South Beach Pool. Deck 11
Na Hoku
An incomparable collection of the finest Hawaiian and Island Lifestyle jewelry for women and men. Na Hoku is recognized in Hawaii and the world for its exquisite island inspired designs, including the original Hawaiian Slipper Pendant, the elegant Palm Tree Collection, the Wave collection and exclusive watched featuring Koa wood. Na Hoku also features collections by Kabana, LeVian and Steven Douglas. Na Hoku captures the essence of Hawaiian and Island Lifestyle and is unmatched in quality and craftsmanship.
Newbury Street Shops
Need a new bathing suit? How about a surprise gift for your sweetheart? Newbury Street Shops offer a wide selection of brand name and specialty goodies. Deck 5
Photo Gallery
The selection of beautiful photographic prints is worthy of any wall. Photos on display are available for purchase. Deck 5
SoHo Art Gallery
Stroll through Pride of America's Art Gallery of original paintings for sale by a wide range of well-known artists. Deck 5
Mandara Spa
Surround yourself with the calming nature of wood, stone, and primal New Mexican artifacts in the Mandara Spa. Ease your worries away as our wide array of spa treatments relax and refresh you.
Sports & Fitness
Shoot hoops, join a pick up game, play beach volleyball at the outdoor Basketball/Volleyball court, where we will be happy to accommodate you. Deck 14
Golf Driving Net
Fore! Take your clubs out for a drive at Golf Driving Net, where there's no such thing as a lost ball or a bad drive. Deck 13
Jogging/Walking Track
Run circles around the other guests or get in your daily walk while you're at sea. Breakfast always tastes better after a good walk or run, right? Deck 6
Santa Fe Fitness Center
There are numerous ways to stay in shape while on board Pride of America. The Santa Fe Fitness Center is open from 6am to 11pm with a full gym and aerobics/fitness classes offered daily. Deck 12
Video Arcade
Blast Off Video Arcade
Stop by the video arcade and shoot a few aliens, win a car race, play pinball and fly a jet fighter. Let your imagination run wild at Blast Off Video Arcade. Deck 13
Ship info
Aloha! Come aboard Pride of America for the best way to island hop Hawaii. From the moment you step into the Capitol Atrium, with its soaring Tiffany-glass dome and grand staircase, you'll know this is a spectacular cruise ship. Cruise America's paradise in style, with 14 restaurants and nine bars and lounges, excellent family accommodations, spacious suites and lots of balconies.
- Vessel: Pride of America
- Year: 2005
- Beam: 105
- Cruising speed: 22
- Crew: 917
- Onboard Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Passenger Capacity: 2,186
- Tonnage: 80,439
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Justin Bieber has stopped trending on Twitter – and the teen star has called out the micro-blogging site over the shocking development.
"I heard you changed your system to stop my fans from making trending topics?? Really?? Where is the love??" Justin Tweeted to @twitter on Saturday, the service's official Twitter handle.
According to social networking news site Mashable, the site has changed the algorithm that determines its "Trending Topics," the most popular subjects – indicated often by a special hashtagged word or phrase – being talked about across Twitter.
"The new algorithm identifies topics that are immediately popular, rather than topics that have been popular for a while or on a daily basis, to help people discover the 'most breaking' breaking news from across the world," Twitter notes on its "Help" page.
Indeed, Justin-related topics have trended nearly every day for weeks thanks to the teen star's devoted fans, though Twitter did not comment to Mashable if the change had been made with him in mind.
Other young artists, such as The Jonas Brothers, have also inspired similar Twitter devotion.
And though Justin may be taking a trending break, another young star reached the top 10 on Saturday – Greyson Michael Chance, the big-voiced sixth-grade singer whose YouTube cover of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" landed him a performance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" earlier this week.
Watch out, Biebs!
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NASA on Why a Spacewalk Had to Be Aborted
NASA acknowledged the perilous situation around an aborted spacewalk at the International Space Station on Tuesday.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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The U.S. paid search market grew 16 percent YoY in Q1 2012, according to the Adobe Systems Global Digital Advertising Q1 2012 Update. For the same period, IgnitionOne puts total U.S. search spend growth at 30.3 percent in their Global Online Advertising Report. Either way, it's great news for search marketers, especially those participating in the mobile search space.
Marketers Spending More on Mobile
Adobe's report has U.S. marketers increasing their mobile ad spend to 8 percent of all search spend, while those in the U.K. allotted 11 percent to mobile in Q1. Tablets alone accounted for 4.25 percent. Adobe predicts mobile and tablet advertising will continue to appeal to advertisers in the short term, given their "disproportionately" low CPCs, compared to desktop PCs.
IgnitionOne put the amount of U.S. paid search spend dedicated to mobile slightly higher, at 12.4 percent. This represents an overall increase in mobile search spend of 221.1 percent over the same quarter last year, though the report warns that this growth rate has slowed since Q4 2011. Clicks on mobile ads increased 246.1 percent YoY.
Yahoo/Bing Increase Market Share, But Kill Their ROI Advantage Over Google
According to IgnitionOne, Yahoo/Bing had their best quarter since Q2 2010, with a 46.4 percent increase in U.S. search advertising spend YoY. For their part, Google saw lower but no less impressive 26.6 percent growth YoY. Compared to Q4 2011 (the holiday season), Bing actually saw total ad spend increase 14.3 percent, while Google's spend fell 5.4 percent.
Adobe notes that Google's CPC fell 5 percent over last year, while Yahoo/Bing CPC rates were 18 percent higher YoY.
"As a result, the Bing/Yahoo ROI advantage over Google no longer exists," says the report. "Note that when Yahoo Japan converted to the Google ad serving platform from Bing/Yahoo, CPC rates dropped significantly. This indicates that Google, on average, charges a lower premium to search advertisers."
Outlook for Rest of 2012
Marketers are missing out if they're not targeting mobile, said Roger Barnette, President of IgnitionOne.
"While the growth in mobile ad spend has been an ongoing trend, I am impressed by the level of activity and click-throughs on tablets. This should be a wakeup call for marketers who are not yet leveraging search advertising on these devices," Barnette said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Adobe predicts U.S. search spend will increase 10 to 15 percent throughout 2012, with tablets and mobile taking up to 20 percent of all search spend by Q4 2012. Marin Software also recently predicted that smart mobile devices will account for a full 25 percent of paid search clicks on Google by the end of 2012.
Adobe also offers a bit of advice to marketers in their report: "In a rational marketplace, the CPC rates on tablets should be identical to desktop CPC rates if the conversion rates are comparable. Furthermore, current trends indicate that tablets may cannibalize smartphone and desktop search spend as investments continue to shift to tablet devices."
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For the festive season, the Oceanographic Museum is offering the public a chance to take part in a wide range of different activities and learn about the marine world while having fun - the perfect way to end the year.
A new activity: "Stroke the Sharks with Father Christmas"
Gently and respectfully, with Father Christmas, visitors will learn to stroke the back or side of the sharks. An unforgettable experience.
• From 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. > Temporary Exhibition Room (Level 0)
Also new is virtual underwater diving, or how to dive without getting wet; below the Museum, see a preview of the rich diversity of the Monegasque sea beds in a panoramic format, with Google's Liquid Galaxy.
This new-generation flight simulator combines satellite images from Google Earth with 3D views.
• Open access from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. > Introductory sessions at 11.45 a.m. and 3 p.m. - Salle Albert Ier (Level 2)
In Search of the "Mystery Shark"
Children will set off with their family on the tracks of the Mystery Shark, with the help of a book of puzzles, available free of charge at the ticket office.
A fun teaching aid and a way of seeing the exhibition devoted to the lords of the sea – the Sharks – in a new light.
• From 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. > Salle de la Baleine (Whale Room)(Level1)
Discover or rediscover:
Feeding time for the fish – meal time for the "residents." A spectacular, interactive time with staff from the Museum.
• At 11 a.m. > Aquarium (Level -1)
Guided discovery tour of the "Sharks" exhibition
An introduction to the many aspects of sharks, from the tips of their teeth to their fins, by an activity leader.
• At 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. > Salle de la Baleine (Whale Room) (Level 1)
The Touch Pool!
Touch a starfish, feel the prickles of a sea urchin, stroke a baby Mediterranean shark …
Supplement of 5 €/child (3 to 12 years of age), maximum of 15 children per session, booking NOT required.
• At 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. > Meet in the Entrance Hall (Level 0)
The Cinema of the Sea
During the festive season, the Museum will show a selection of films each day based on the "Sharks" exhibition, for a better understanding of these lords of the oceans.
• From 1 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Salle de Conférences (Lecture Room)(Level 0)
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Radiation Safety Regulation
|Radiation Safety Regulation
|Health Affairs
|Health Affairs Matters - General
|Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences
Initial 1991. Last review 2010; Placed in University Policy Manual after EXPEDITED REVIEW, transitioned without substantive change from prior version, January 29, 2013.
Director, Office of Prospective Health or Radiation Safety Officer, 744-2070
|Related Policies
|Additional References
1. Introduction
1.1. The University Radiation Safety Program is established to ensure safe use, handling, and possession of radiation sources in compliance with federal and state regulations.
1.2. Purpose:
1.2.1. Whenever and wherever sources of radiation are used, the safety of faculty, staff, students, and the general public and the immediate and general environment will be protected.
1.2.2. Exposure of personnel and the public from ionizing and non-ionizing radiations will be limited to a level As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), not to exceed federal and state regulations.
1.2.3. All work will be conducted in compliance with state and federal regulations.
1.3. Scope:
This regulation applies to:
1.3.1. All personnel: faculty, staff, students, visitors, contractors, patients, and members of the public.
1.3.2. All facilities and settings (clinical, research, teaching) owned, leased or controlled by the University.
1.3.3. The ordering, receipt, possession, installation, use, or disposal of radioactive materials, radioisotopes, sources, radiopharmaceuticals and devices or equipment which generates ionizing radiation and some forms of non-ionizing radiation.
2. The Radiation Safety Program consists of the Radiation Safety Officer and Radiation Safety Section of the Office of Prospective Health, and the Radiation Safety Committee(s): Basic Science and Clinical.
2.1. The Radiation Safety Officer manages the Radiation Safety Program on a day to day basis, conducts general surveillance of all radiation safety related activities, ensures that the University meets all regulatory and licensing obligations, regulations, and standards and interfaces with regulatory agencies.
2.1.1 The Radiation Safety Section is comprised of technical staff and administrative assistants, who support and implement the overall day-to-day operation of the radiation safety program.
2.2. The Radiation Safety Committee potentially consists of two subcommittees: Basic Sciences and Clinical.
2.2.1. Each subcommittee is chaired by a faculty member from a relevant discipline, experienced in the use of radiation or radioactive materials.
2.2.2. Each subcommittee is comprised of faculty and staff from departments using radiation in research (Basic Science) or healthcare (Clinical).
2.2.3. Each subcommittee oversees the responsible use of radiation in accord with the safety regulations set by the University and by State and Federal requirements. It provides input and technical advice on scientific applications and on administrative processes, reviews the credentials of users to ensure sufficient training and experience to perform the activities proposed, reviews instances of alleged infractions of safety rules and takes necessary steps to prevent or correct or such occurrences.
2.3. Radiation Safety Operation
2.3.1. Operations include training, technical monitoring and measurements, recordkeeping, response to spills or other adverse events, shipping, receiving and tracking of all radioactive materials and implementing a radioactive waste disposal program.
2.3.2. Where unsafe practices or practices in violation of established regulations are observed, the RSO is authorized to immediately suspend any operation causing excessive and/or unnecessary radiological hazard; to report the situation to regulatory agencies as required; to subject the situation to review by the relevant Radiation Safety Committee, and to inform University administration.
2.3.3. The Committee may prohibit further use until satisfactory safety procedures have been adopted.
3. Radiation Safety Standard Operating Procedures (Radiation Safety Manual)
Specific, detailed information on personnel rights and responsibilities, training, monitoring, procedures and facilities requirements are outlined in the Radiation Safety Standard Operating Procedures also known as the Radiation Safety Manual.
3.1. This manual provides guidance for laboratories and individuals using Radioactive Materials or Radiation-generating devices.
3.1.1. Contains reference materials and links to develop project-specific Radiation Safety standard operating procedures,
3.1.2. Outlines the proper handling, treatment and disposal of radioactive materials, radioactive wastes, sources, radiation-generating devices and contaminated equipment.
3.1.3. Describes the steps to be taken in the case of spills or other emergencies,
3.1.4. Outlines the responsibilities of all parties involved in obtaining and using radiation.
3.2. Changes to the Radiation Safety Manual.
3.2.1. The manual is modified as regulations or regulatory enforcement procedures change, to clarify administrative processes, to address problem areas or development of new technology and to reflect evolution of best practices.
3.2.2. Changes will be initiated by the Radiation Safety Section, reviewed and approved by the Radiation Safety Committee, and posted online on the University webpage.


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Randy Seaver over at his blog, Genea-Musings, has issued his Saturday Night Genealogy Fun mission for tonight. The mission, if we choose to accept it, is to list a Christmas gift that we received that is our favorite for genealogy purposes.
I Accept the Mission, Randy
Well, personally, I think I hit the jackpot because I received a NETBOOK for Christmas which I'm using right now to write this post. Let me count the ways I'll be able to use this itty-bitty, cutey-patootey red machine for my genealogical research. [Yes, it's red. I told you it was cute, didn't I?] First of all, it's so small that it fits in my new red purse that I purchased with Christmas cash that I received. [I love gift cards and cash, don't you?] Besides the fact that I totally match [which rocks], I will be able to take this littlle "puppy" with me wherever I go. [Watch out world.] This means I'll be able to write posts whenever my muse decides to show up. No longer will I be searching for a pen, a pencil, a crayon, or blood and a piece of paper that has a white space on it that I can use to write an absolutely positively awesome idea that my muse has placed in my head. [I think she does it at inopportune times so she can have a little fun watching me scramble around in order to write the great idea down.]
Researching At the Coffeshop
With it's built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, I will have access to the internet at some of my favorite places like the library, the bookstore, the coffeeshop, the couch in my living room, and the like. This means when my muse does strike, not only will I be able to "write it down," but I'll be able to share it with my blog readers [otherwise known as the FS Gang], my facebook buddies, and my twitterverse [twitter universe] immediately. I like bouncing ideas off y'all because a lotta heads are much better than my wee one by itself. Also, I'll be able to look up important info when I need it and not wait until I'm in a convenient spot to set-up my laptop [which, by the way, looks huuuuge compared to this red cutie pie]. That's right, folks, I'll be able to research online wherever there is free Wi-Fi. [I hate it when places charge fees for Wi-Fi.]
Forever Burned On My Brain
It has a 7 hour battery which is really nice for mini internet marathons which pop up from time-to-time. [O.K., all the time if you want to be completely accurate, and as genealogists and family historians, we definitely want to be accurate, right?] It has a built-in webcam thingy-majiggy as well, but don't hold your breath on that one. After Thomas' [Geneabloggers] rendition on his blog Destination: Austin Family of a Christmas carol on video [which is forever burned on my brain], I've come to the conclusion that I'm not quite at that level of...of...well, talent. Yes, talent. That's it. If you haven't seen it, then you simply must see it. It's hilarious and far be it from me to keep Thomas' talent from you. [Besides, it shouldn't be burned forever just on my brain...] I also purchased today with my Christmas cash a miniature mouse to go with my mini computer. It, too, is just the cutest thing you've ever seen.
More With Less
Basically, I've gone even more mobile than I was before with less. Only time will tell how much this will benefit me in my research. One thing I can definitely say is that I'm lookin' good in red. *wink*


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Col. Gould's body was placed upon his horse and transported to his home in Fairfield. Elizaberth, when she buckled on her husband's sword that Friday morning, sent him to battle with the fears of a mother as well as a wife pressing on her. She had borne him nine children (the oldest being our ancestor Abigail), four of these were still children, the two youngest were mere babes.
She is said to have received the bloody corpse of her husband with Spartan calmness and fortitude; she laid away the sword and raiment as precious relics for his children and posterity,* and took up the burden of life with courage, patience and determination. Henceforth she devoted herself to the rearing and education of her children. These all grew to maturity and became useful and worthy citizens. Mrs. Elizabeth Burr Gold died at home in Fairfield September 5, 1815, full of years and honor.
* The sword, stained with the enemy's blood when picked up, is in the possesion of her great-grandson, Abraham Gould Jennings, Esq. of Brooklyn, N.Y. (I wonder where it is now) The sash and coat were deposited in the Trumbull Gallery at New Haven, Conn.
MY NOTE: That's the end of the story from the Burr book. Consider the tragic life of Elizabeth Burr. Her husband killed in battle, and seven of her nine children died before she did. All had lived to maturity. Three boys died or drowned at sea, one at age 29 and two at age 20.
Abigail had married Isaac Jennings (III) in 1770. Their second daughter was also Abigail, born 1776. She married Ebenezer Bartram (III) in 1803. They were the parents of Henry Bartram born in 1811.
This is the wording on a monument in the Old Burying Ground in Fairfield:
This Stone is Erected by
in memory of his honored father
Col. Abraham Gould
who fell in defence of his Country
at RIDGEFIELD
April 27th 1777 aged 44 years
And of his deceased Brothers
died at Sea June 2d 1781
aged 20 years
was drowned at New York
Octo 30th 1789 aged 30 years
and DANIEL GOLD
was drowned on the coast of
FRANCE Decr 28th 1790
aged 20 years
** "Hezekiah Gould was walking on a plank from the wharf to the vessel in N.Y. when the end resting on the vessel fell, and he struek (sic) on his breast and was drowned." (I didn't record the source of the quote).
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The American Society of Appraisers announces the hosting of two conferences: How to be a Successful and Effective Expert Witness (March 5-6) and Personal Property Issues and Insights: SFO San Francisco (March 7-8) to take place at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, California.
The first two-day conference, How to be a Successful and Effective Expert Witness (March 5-6), is applicable for appraisers of all disciplines and will focus on how to succeed and excel as an expert witness. The program was developed especially for valuation professionals by Jim Mangraviti, Esq. and SEAK, a leading provider of expert witness training and publications. Topics will include common CV and website mistakes, what goes into a
defensible report, preparing for deposition, trial, and dealing with difficult cross-examinations. Illustrative videos and mock trial exercises will be included, and much more. Mr. Mangraviti has provided training to thousands of professionals, including the IRS Art Appraisal Services. A comprehensive reference manual will be provided, and other SEAK materials will be available for purchase. 14 hours of CE and CPE credits will be offered, which have also been approved by California's Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA).
The second 1.5-day connoisseurship conference, Personal Property Issues and Insights: SFO San Francisco (March 7-8), will be devoted to the special collections and sites of San Francisco with lectures and tours. The three morning speakers will include experts on photography identification and conservation, the Swedenborgian contribution to Arts & Crafts design and aesthetics, and Asian Art with a special emphasis on how general appraisers can distinguish between the ordinary and the extraordinary. Charter bus transportation will be provided to three destinations on Friday including: the Pilara Foundation Collection (or an additional option) with remarks by Christopher McCall, Director, the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco, an 1895 historical landmark, with remarks on the Arts & Crafts design and the William Keith paintings, followed by a talk on wine values with a wine tasting and reception at Bonhams. Saturday morning will include a panel of dealers discussing new venues for sales and the changing dynamics of the market and buyers. This will be followed by a self-guided walking tour of Jackson Square galleries and antique dealers. 10 hours of CE credits will be offered.
Each of the conferences are tailor-made for appraisers and allied professionals and will offer attendees the benefits of enhancing and growing their expertise and knowledge, expanding their business and valuation services through networking opportunities and earning continuing professional education credits.
A variety of registration and pricing discounts are available, including special savings for those who register early. Early registration discounts end January 15, 2014.
To register or for complete event details visit ASA Conferences or call (800) 272-8258.


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I am wanting to buy a slide scanner, especially as my local lab just charged me 30 Baht a slide scan for a 5mb Tiff plus charges for the CD ROM (120 shots cost 100 USD - wow), as I am much much happier with the results that I am getting with film compared to what I got with digital (went from 4040 to F80) - moving back to digital is not an option for me (or my bank manager!).
I also really like the idea of the flexibility that having a slide scanner on my desktop will bring me.
I have been trawling the net looking at the various scanner options and "it seems" that there is a general like of the Nikon 4000 (4000 DPI creating a 60 MB TIFF) for slides - does anyone have any experience or comments they could share with me or guide me in my descision? I really have no knowledge or experiebnce in this area other than titbits gleaned from the net so any advice whatsoever will be truely appreciated.
Which Scanner to buy
Started by cmdasia, Feb 04 2003 06:12 PM
4 replies to this topic
Posted 04 February 2003 - 06:12 PM
Posted 04 February 2003 - 06:38 PM
Both Marriard and I have the 4000 dpi Nikon scanners - Very Very good, but pricey.
The best lower priced one is the Minolta Dimage II
The best lower priced one is the Minolta Dimage II
Posted 04 February 2003 - 07:11 PM
Is that the Minolta Dimage Scan Elite II or the Dimage Scan Dual II? The names are getting confusing. Thanks
Ted Janssen
NEX-7, Nauticam, INON, and ULCS
Posted 05 February 2003 - 12:29 AM
I use the ScanWit of BenQ (formerly Acer (that what still is written on my scanner)) it scans in 2700 dpi with 48bit color depth. It comes with 2 magazinse for 4 framed slides and 1 Magazine for 6 Slides as Film strip. The quality is good and is perfectly ok for the ambitious amateur. I can't tell you how it behaves with UW-Photos I shoot only digital UW, nut I don't think there should be a difference. The price was about 500 a year ago. The scans in Maximum quality (2700dpi/48bit/full slide) are 56.6 MB
Posted 05 February 2003 - 12:45 AM
Dimage Scan dual II


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For 13 years, Trungpa Rinpoche held teachings for his most senior students, known as the Vajradhatu Seminaries. The teachings were recorded and tucked away for safekeeping, and only his senior students had access to the works.
Yet Trungpa Rinpoche had always wanted the sessions to be collected and bound into a more accessible form. The Vajradhatu Seminaries have now been edited and transcribed into a new book collection, "The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma."
This week, followers are celebrating the publication with readings and discussion events sponsored by Naropa University, the Boulder Shambhala Center and the Chogyam Trungpa Legacy Project. The weeklong celebration will culminate with a public panel discussion, "Saints, Scholars, and Dharma Bums: The Legacy of Chogyam Trungpa in the West," 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at Naropa's Nalanda Events Center, 6287 Arapahoe Ave.
The trilogy of books, which spans nearly 2,000 pages, is a collection of Trungpa Rinpoche's teachings meant to capture his wisdom and the conversational style of his original seminaries. It brings together his teachings for a wider audience while also marking the 26th anniversary of his death, said Judy Lief, the editor of the collection.
Lief, who got to meet Trungpa Rinpoche while a student, has been a teacher for more than 30 years in the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. She is a former dean of Naropa.
"The idea is to serve as a reference for people interested in Tibetan Buddhism, whether scholars, practitioners or students," she said.
Students, teachers and followers of Trungpa Rinpoche have spent the week reading selections of the new series out loud, and more readings will take place throughout the day today. Lief said oral recitations of Buddhist works are a common way to share and revere a leader's teachings.
"The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma" has had a long journey from typed transcriptions to an edited, organized book set. Lief said she began recording and transcribing Trungpa's work in the mid-'70s, after she first met him and began following his teachings.
Now, some of those transcriptions, which are meant to serve as a complete map of the Tibetan Buddhist path from beginning to end, are 40 years old, said Lisa Trank, a communications director for Naropa.
Lief said it was difficult work to present such a huge range of material, but she stumbled across gems of wisdom she had heard years earlier but was now able to reflect on again.
"Looking back, there were totally amazing things he had said that I had forgotten, some of which were really provocative," she said.
A group of those familiar with Trungpa Rinpoche's work will talk about the books at the panel discussion tonight. Besides Lief, the panel includes her husband, Naropa president Charles G. Lief; Naropa Religious Studies professor Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown; founder of Shambhala Publications Acharya Sam Bercholz, and "Crazy Wisdom: The Life & Times of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche" filmmaker Johanna Demetrakas.
"Acharya" denotes a teacher or instructor of Buddhist traditions and principles.
Lief said the celebrations mark the beginning of a long book tour on which she will travel to universities and spiritual locations to share Trungpa Rinpoche's work.
Megan Quinn writes a faith column once a week for the Camera. Contact her at email@example.com.


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This weekend saw the final act of my nocino (no-CHEE-no) making that began last summer -- bottling and my version of labeling. In July, I picked green walnuts, chopped and soaked them in a variety of liquors and sugar and spices. Two partially full gallon jugs worth sat for months to steep and oxidize and otherwise maderize. Last month I poured the now chartruse brown liquid off the walnuts and sediment to settle some more and continue aging. Now it's December and time to finish things off.
This was my first attempt to make nocino and I thought I would make two jugs worth instead of just one, to have plenty. But after all this time, I figured I'd get only a little more than 4L of liquid. So I found square 250mL bottles and some t-top corks, which would give me between 16 and maybe 18 bottles. That's not too many if you plan to give a bunch away as gifts and keep several for aging, drinking, cooking (nocino whipped cream, anyone?). This stuff is good. So next year I'll have to make even more.
I began by straining the nocino once more through folded cheese cloth, into a tub big enough to combine both jugs. One jug had more sugar, the other less, but a blend turned out to be best. Then I poured the blend carefully back into a jug to make filling each bottle easier, with the little yellow funnel to keep things tidy. The only real challenge was dealing with foam that came from pouring the liquid, as you can see in the jug. I filled each bottle, waited for the foam to subside, then topped up and put a t-top cork into each one All together, I had 18 bottles.
I rinsed off each bottle and let them sit overnight, before heating up yellow sealing wax in a stove top pot to dip the bottle necks. It was tough to get the wax just the right temperature to adhere well to the plastic tops of the t-corks. Finally I got things right, waxing each bottle and dipping the waxed top into cold water to set quickly and give a little shine.
Then a final wipe down and silver Sharpie to sign each bottle in a way that ended up echoing old port and madeira bottles with their white stencil paint. So how does this nocino taste? Think liquid gingerbread with a kick. It's fairly sweet but appropriate to balance the pleasant bitterness of the walnut tannin. What experience I have tasting others' nocino, age should smooth out any rough edges, though this nocino isn't excessively tannic or bitter as I might have feared, being a newbie. In all, I'm very pleased and there are some lucky people out there who will get a bottle.


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David Herr, Wabash College sophomore and piano accompanist at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, will give a piano recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 24, in Salter Concert Hall in the Fine Arts.
A political science major/music minor, he is a member of the Wabash Glee Club, the Chamber Orchestra, and the Pep Band. As a participant in the life of the Crawfordsville community, Herr provides music for the 8 a.m. mass on Sundays at St. Bernard's Catholic Church.
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(Reuters) - Former double MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner's transition from racing bikes to cars will be a short-lived one after the Australian made it clear he will take a break from competition at the end of the year.
The 27-year-old, world champion for Ducati in 2007 and Honda four years later, retired at the end of the 2012 season saying he no longer enjoyed motorcycle racing.
Stoner subsequently moved into the second tier of Australian V8 Supercar racing, driving on a one-year contract for Red Bull, but has failed to make an impact, managing just one top-10 finish after 14 rounds of the 19-race season.
"I will probably do some car racing here and there in different times," Stoner was quoted by Australia media as saying at a function in Brisbane on Friday.
"To be honest, after this year, I realized I want to get away from competition for a little while."
Stoner had fuelled speculation of a return to motorcycling by agreeing to test for Honda in Japan last month but the team made it clear there were no plans for the Australian to ride as a wildcard at any races this season.
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Recently, Bob was kind enough to come in to give us an audio commentary for BLOOD MANIA. The moderator did not show up, so Code Red president Bill sat with Robert to do the commentary, which didn't turn out as planned. Bob admitted that of all the films he made, this is one that he was not pleased with, so the sluggish film turned into a sluggish commentary. The film takes place in one location (one house) so very little can be said about the location, so the commentary turned into a retrospective of Bob's career. The majority of web critics hate when a commentary shifts away from the film on hand, but when nothing is happenning in the film, shifting the conversation to another subject is the only thing to do. Also, the DVD we viewed skipped and ended early at the 70 minute mark. Bob is willing to do a 2nd commentary with cast and crew, so BLOOD MANIA might be blessed with 2 commentaries.
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- Jimmy said...
As I always say it's better to have a commentary track going "off-topic" than one filled with dead air.
No problem if he talks about his other works, it's the same with the Julie Darling DVD and it's an interesting discussion.
BTW good job on The Witchmaker track Bill. I finally watch my dvd yesterday and it was an interesting listening.
- October 2, 2011 at 9:11 PM
- The Dude said...
I enjoyed the movie, "Blood Mania." I waited too long to buy the Rhino dvd and that's fine with me since Code Red announced their intention of releasing it. How soon will it be out on dvd? President Bill, will "Butcher Baker, Nightmare Maker" ever come out on dvd? If so, when? Would it be possible for Code Red to release a few of these movies, "Death Weekend (1976);" "Demented (1980)" "Kill Or Be Killed;" "Nashville Girl (1976)" "Psycho From Texas (1975;" and "Silent Madness?"
- October 3, 2011 at 9:13 PM
- Jimmy said...
Death Weekend belongs to MGM, Nashville Girl to New World Pictures (try Shout Factory) and Kill Or Be Killed to Film Ventures International (Shriek Show did release their movies). So for the first two it's impossible.
No idea who own the three others...
BTW I don't speak for Code Red, it's just my feeling.
- October 4, 2011 at 12:56 PM
- The Dude said...
Hello Jimmy,
Thanks for enlightening me. I had it mixed up when I said, "Kill Or Be Killed." I actually meant the martial arts movie, "Kill And Kill Again." I appreciate your input.
- October 27, 2011 at 8:59 PM


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In Citadel, the atmospheric new horror flick by newcomer Irish director Ciaran Foy, what we don't know can really, really hurt us.
Set in a grim council estate inspired by Northside Dublin but could really be anywhere in northern Europe, we meet Tommy Cowley (the doe-eyed Aneurin Barnard) and his heavily pregnant wife, who are about to discover that the local kids are genuinely unholy terrors.
Foy is a wunderkind graduate of the National Film School of Ireland, and Citadel is his attention grabbing debut feature. The film won the Midnighter Audience Award at SXSW, the prestigious annual film conference held in Austin, Texas, and I'm here to tell you it is creepy as all hell.
What's scarier than a bunch of creepy children? A bunch of supernaturally creepy children in hoods, and Citadel has them in spades.
When Citadel opens Tommy and his wife live a quiet life together in a falling down tower block, until the day the pair are inexplicably attacked by a group of hooded young thugs that kill his wife and leave Tommy to raise his newborn daughter alone.
Not surprisingly he's left broken and reeling by this turn of events and develops extreme agoraphobia. After that Tommy hides out in his new flat, safe from all real and imagined threats as he undergoes intense therapy sessions aimed at bringing him back to normal life.
But we all know he's not going to find a normal life until he finds out what really happened to him, and why. The question Citadel asks is, how you can you hope to protect your own child when you've become scared of your own shadow?
Foy was born and raised in Dublin and in fact still lives there. He knows the terrain of urban Dublin he's writing about.
"Yeah, I grew up in Coolock," he tells the Irish Voice. "One day I was the victim of a pretty vicious and unprovoked attack when I was 18 by a gang of hoodies. They beat me with a hammer and threatened me with a dirty syringe.
"The scariest thing about it was that they didn't want anything, they didn't take anything from me. I was on the way home from the UCI (cinema) in Coolock when it happened."
That changed you? It had to have done? How do you restore your faith in life after a completely senseless attack with no motive and no aim?
"Yeah, it left me with a trauma that eventually became agoraphobia (Tommy also develops agoraphobia in the film). I think when something happens, no matter how tragic or terrifying, when you know the reason behind it, no matter how insane that reason may seem - you can eventually make peace with it," he says.
But life doesn't always give you that tidy option. Senseless violence is as least as common and people who have endured it can find it very hard to come to terms with it afterwards.
"It's when you don't know the reasons why and how. That's the embodiment of pure terror. That's what I wanted to do with this film," Foy explains.
When the gang of hoodies that killed Tommy's wife return, this time apparently intent on kidnapping his daughter, Tommy is torn between his paralyzing fear and his protective parental instincts. But was it his own attack in Dublin, or was he thinking of what could happen on any working class council estate?
"I feel horror films today explain too much. I wanted to explain nothing, because as I say that's the darkness. That's the pure terror. Not knowing," Foy says.
"But I eventually put some bread crumbs in there for an audience to dissect and hypothesize about after the film."
Initially Dublin was Foy's setting and ideal location. But because the Ballymun towers were demolished he had to look elsewhere. Glasgow turned out to be the perfect stand-in because it has a lot of abandoned tower blocks.
And what was the origin of these creepy supernatural kids in hoodies? Where do they come from and what do they want?
"I saw them as becoming this way because they had no guidance, no father figures. They're abandoned youth in way. A lost generation of lost kids," Foy offers.
There's a political and social dimension to all that, and having growing up in a working class suburb Foy knows it. Social failure haunts every frame of Citadel. There's a breakdown in everything, social order, relationships, parenting, religion.
But Foy didn't want Citadel to just be about urban alienation, and he's not making sweeping statements about the kind of kids you can find knocking around tower blocks. Instead he's more interested in the society they reflect.
The metaphors keep building with the introduction of a rogue priest who knows the truth about the origins of the hoodie nightmare kids. He knows where they came from and he knows that he's implicated himself. So far, so timely.
Is Citadel in part a metaphor for haunted Ireland under the church's dominance? It hard not to draw that conclusion.
"Someone pointed that out back home. I honestly didn't approach it that way," Foy says.
"I was looking for all manner of fathers -- a reluctant father, a faithless father and absentee spiritual father. But it's really interesting that it can be seen that way."
Foy knows how to have it all ways. It could be a metaphor for the sexual abuse crisis, and at times it is explicitly so, but he's after bigger answers.
"I initially wanted to take the usual cliches of the genre, which usually has a Catholic priest who has all of the answers to a supernatural threat. My priest is a faithless priest with no answers to a non-supernatural threat."
The impression that won't leave you is how nightmarish and claustrophobic the world of Citadel is. Foy knows how to create a sense of menace in every frame, and as Tommy Barnard is an edgy bag of nerves looking for a way out.
You'll be gripped from the opening scene by this unusually thoughtful psychological horror film, which is a welcome Irish answer to the exhausted Paranormal Activity franchise.
"So many movies -- not just horror films -- I feel nothing watching, whether it's sadness or humor or terror or catharsis. I think people will feel something watching Citadel," Foy says.
"They seem to anyway, whether I show it in Europe or the U.S. or South Korea. It freaks people out, but ultimately for me it's a story of hope and redemption.
"So many horrors end on a cynical twist but I wanted there to be salvation at the end. I want people to know this is not stupid horror. It's got something to say but is an entertaining 85 minutes at the same time!"
Citadel opens in limited release on Friday.
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Every writer faces time restrictions. The trick is to find enough time in the day to spend writing. There are several things I do to find more time to write. Negotiate every one of these ideas to maximize your time of opportunity.
Review your ideas that are laid out in front of you. I use note cards and stick notes on my desk to keep ideas around me. This kick starts the thinking process. I also put a current project I'm working on as a desktop background on my computer as a constant reminder to work on that particular task. Every time I am on the computer, there's a picture of a document that needs worked on starring me in the face.
Push through the fog even if you have a headache or are feeling bad. Be your own nagging boss that says, "Get to work." Think of a reward that you'll give yourself when the work is done and put a picture of it where you see it every day. The reward has to be worth it, not just go out to dinner or something lame like that. I enjoy playing pool and set a goal to not play until I finished a project. Stick to it. That pushes me to finish what I started faster. Delayed gratification is a great tool to use. Use every great tool available.
Be as organized as possible. I know folks that can play office all day and not accomplish anything of real value. Focus on the work as a writer, but keep a clean environment.
Use the best software for the project your working on. I use New Novelist software for book type writing and Movie Magic for screenwriting. Download a free trial of Movie Magic and see if it's right for you. Use the best software you can to maximize your effectiveness of time management and organization.
Eliminate the unnecessary clutter. Work is work, it doesn't matter what kind it is, whether it's dishes, digging a hole, or writing. A proper mindset on the value of work is vital. Sweat Equity is the best tool in the world.
Set goals that are difficult but possible. Write three articles a day, three chapters a day, or three scenes a day. Make time your friend and not a thief.
Role-playing allows me to step into someone else's shoes and get work done that I might not of accomplished otherwise. Think stat, like you hear a doctor say. I've got to operate on this chapter, stat or I've got to dig up the research and uncover the true like a good detective. This exercise helps me more than you could possibly understand. An exercise like this can make an ordinary writing assignment seem extraordinary, removing the boring out of work. If you're having fun, then you'll get more done.
Steal every minute you can from the day. Take your laptop with you to work and pull it out on lunch break if you work a regular job too. I take my laptop fishing with me. When it's slow and the fish are not biting, I can kick back and type away, glancing at the pole once in a while. The thrill of fishing is the catch, not the wait. Work while you wait. That may sound extreme, but don't knock it until you try it.
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LOTTERY LOSS: Florida Panthers Drop to Second in NHL Draft as Avs Win Lottery
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Panthers general manager took a cloverleaf up to the Toronto area on Monday hoping his franchise got lucky and kept its top standing in the upcoming NHL draft.
It didn't.
Despite finishing dead last in the NHL, the Panthers lost the draft lottery to Colorado. The good news for the Panthers is they couldn't fall any further than second overall. Florida holds the second pick with Tampa Bay choosing third,
The NHL draft will be a one-day affair this season and will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on June 30.
As Tallon said at the Panthers' season-ending media session on Sunday afternoon, the team figures to score no matter where the ping pong balls landed on Monday.
The 2013 draft is considered to be talent-heavy on the top end with at least three players projected to be NHL ready now or in the near future.
"We're going to get a really good player within the first two picks,'' Tallon said Sunday. "We're going to get a hell of a player.''
The top-rated North American skater according to NHL Central Scouting is defenseman Seth Jones, a native of Arlington, Texas, who is the son of former NBA player Popeye Jones.
Seth Jones played for Portland of the Western Hockey League and led all rookie defensemen in the WHL with 14 goals and 42 assists. Jones also was the youngest member of Team USA's gold medal team at the world juniors.
Center Nathan MacKinnon and winger Jonathan Drouin -- who both played for Halifax of the Quebec junior league -- are also in the running to be the top overall pick.
Drouin led the Mooseheads with 41 goals and 105 points to earn league MVP honors; MacKinnon had 32 goals and 75 points for Halifax.
"We're really on course. We're in good shape,'' Tallon said. "The NHL combine is at the end of next month and we'll have our organizational meetings there. I've been watching the top three and have a good feel for who they are.''
The Panthers have been lucky in the draft lottery before, securing the top spot in both the 2002 and 2003 drafts.
Florida, however, never used those top picks and instead traded them away.
In 2002, the Panthers didn't need a goaltender so they traded the top pick to Pittsburgh who took Marc-Andre Fleury. Florida slid down to No. 3 and took the player it wanted in defenseman Jay Bouwmeester.
Two years later, Florida decided it wanted Nathan Horton. Columbus wanted Rick Nash and dealt with the Panthers to move into the top slot. Both teams got the players they wanted with Nash becoming an All-Star selection for the Blue Jackets -- and a player they ultimately traded to New York last summer.
Both Bouwmeester and Horton asked for trades and were later dealt. Bouwmeester will make his postseason debut with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday against the defending champion Kings; Horton won the 2011 Stanley Cup championship with the Bruins.
Since 2001, the Panthers have had eight top-10 picks.
Of those, all but Rostislav Olesz were in the league last season but just three remain with the organization.
Florida had all five of its top selections from 2008-11 in the lineup at some point this season -- including No. 3 picks Erik Gudbranson (2010) and Jonathan Huberdeau (2011).
Whomever is taken on June 30 could be in the lineup come October although the Panthers made both Gudbranson and Huberdeau wait a year before coming up to the big club.
"You see it coming but I want to win now and I don't want to wait for years to pass,'' defenseman Brian Campbell said of Florida's youth.
"Look at a guy like Huberdeau who solidified his spot here and is a top six forward in this league. We expect great things from his next year. He had a good year. Now he should want to have a great year.''


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The origin of the word "slum" is disputed. It began to be used in the British press in the middle of the nineteenth century and spread, along with other bits of British language and culture, to the rest of the world. It spread almost as quickly as slums themselves. The word "slum" invokes different images for different people, but most users of the term agree on one connotation: that slums are places where people don't want to live.
A slump is a droop, a decline, a falling off, or a period of time characterized by these terms. A slump is something that no sports figure wants to experience.
The shared negativity of "slum" and "slump" may account for the fact that a large a large number of people substitute "slump" for "slum."
: "I got to spend 30 minutes on the couch with this very charming, wrinkle free Brazilian doctor talking about everything from his difficult childhood, growing up in the slumps of Sao Palo,"
: "Mango Street is a perfect example of a vignette that incorporates many literary devices into one story about a girl living in the slumps of Chicago."
: "But how many people know that Diego grew up in the slumps of Villa Fiorito,"
The switch flows in the opposite direction: web sites substitute "slum" for "slump:"
: "More often than not, due to the economic slum we are all experiencing today, we find ourselves in a heap of financial obligations we simply cannot manage. "
: "However, due to the economic slum, he was unable to find a job."
: "Having a celebrity following is largely the way most of these brands made it through the economic slum of the past few years,"
: "The global economic slum has forced every person to cut down his or her expenditures as per income. "
Using "slum" for "slump" may be nothing more than a misspelling. The switch in this direction not all that common, and leaving a letter off the end of a word is an easy mistake to make. "Slump" for "slum," though, is probably an eggcorn.
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I think you've stumbled across another fuzzy spot, if fuzz can be stumbled over. Most um/ump words that spring to mind are fairly negative, or at least deeply inelegant: sump, which waste liquid drains into, hump, rump, dumb/dump, bum, chump, plump, Forrest Gump, trump and pump – dialect words for Johnson's "wind from behind," Humpty-Dumpty and numpty, for example. The lumpenproletariat seem to be elbowing their way in too.
I know that Kem's pretty skeptical about the possibility that clusters of words from different origins could have been influenced in their development and in their retention in the language by subconscious associations of sound and meaning. But frump, grump, mumps and stump also spring to mind here. And Donald Trump is an interesting companion for Forrest Gump.
Most um/ump words that spring to mind are fairly negative, or at least deeply inelegant
ump/umb, did you mean (there are an uncountable number of -um words because of English's Latin connections)? Some ump/umb words are negative, but think also of tump/ump/jump/bump and crumb/plumb/rhumb/thumb. The inelegance may be a function of the AS origin of most of the words.
The umb/ump words are more like the word groups with submorphemic syntax that we have discussed on the forum. Big fuzzy spots are words that readily interchange because of sound/semantic similarities.
Surprised to see Forest Gump on your neg list. I always thought that the author was reaching for some connection with gumption.
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Ah, I didn't realise fuzziness could be so rigorous. I'd returned with the thought that Tom Thumb might have clumped along quite happily with those other characters, and compounded my error by rounding up a herd of umbles, which I fondly imagined might have been distant cousins: humble, fumble, bumble, jumble, crumble, stumble and mumble for example, and driven them with innocent enthusiasm to the gates of the forum. I've called off my border collies, and promise not to make the same mistake again.


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The health of President George H.W. Bush has taken a turn for the worse. NBC News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been hospitalized for a month undergoing treatment for bronchitis, may not be released from a Houston hospital in time to celebrate Christmas at home as doctors had hoped.
Bush, 88, remained in stable condition, George Kovacik, a spokesman at Methodist Hospital, said in a statement on Sunday.
"His doctors feel he should build up his energy before going home. They remain optimistic about his full recovery and are being extra cautious with his care. No discharge date has been set at this time," the statement said.
Earlier this month, Kovacik said doctors expected Bush would be able to spend Christmas at home with his family.
Bush, the 41st president and a Republican, took office in 1989 and served one term in the White House. The father of former President George W. Bush, he also is a former congressman, U.N. ambassador, CIA director and vice president for two terms under Ronald Reagan.
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Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler said the City is ready to welcome visitors from throughout the region coming to town for the long Independence Day weekend which includes:
"Lincoln is the place to spend your Independence Day weekend and we look forward to welcoming our guests from throughout the state and region," said Mayor Beutler. "We hope people have an enjoyable, safe holiday weekend full of patriotism and fun for the whole family. We hope our guests will have the time to enjoy all that Lincoln has to offer with a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options."
For the fourth consecutive year, the Uncle Sam Jam celebration will include a free performance by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (LSO) beginning at 9:15 p.m. At 10 p.m., the 22-minute fireworks show will be choreographed to the live patriotic music from LSO.
The Mayor thanked the City's partners in the celebration, including LSO, the Lincoln Journal Star and the Broadcast House/NRG Media radio stations. The concert will be aired live exclusively on radio stations B107.3 FM, KLIN 1400AM and 105.3 WOW FM beginning at 9 p.m. At 10 p.m., Froggy 98.1 FM will join the broadcast. Pepsi-Cola is the sponsor for the fireworks, presented again by Zambelli Internationale.
The Uncle Sam Jam concerts kick-off LSO's 83rd season. "We are so grateful to the City for its support of this event," said Barbara Zach, LSO Executive Director. "The positive response from previous Uncle Sam Jam concerts has led us to dream even bigger about this year's performance. Last year, we reached an estimated 30,000 people in the park and through the live broadcasts. It is our hope that having the event on the Friday night preceding July 4 will allow people to kick off their holiday weekend in style."
Zach said LSO enjoys strong support from the community. The Symphony performance is sponsored in part by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska, BNSF Foundation, Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nebraska, Lincoln Parks Foundation, the Nebraska Lottery and Nelnet. (Click here for the LSO repertoire.)
"It's an absolute honor for the Broadcast House radio stations to team with the City and the Symphony once again for Uncle Sam Jam," said Steve Albertsen, Operations Manager for NRG Media/Broadcast House of Lincoln. "To have the ability to entertain everyone gathered in the park, and to showcase the incredible talents of the Symphony to our radio listeners right here in Lincoln and a wide surrounding area - that makes the evening special for everyone."
The City Recreation Division of the Parks and Rec Department will team-up with the Lincoln Jaycees to provide family activities and kids games for park patrons. Among the attractions will be an inflatable slide, obstacle course and bounce house provided by All-Star Amusements. The Ashanti Band will perform from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (A complete schedule is here.)
The Larry the Cable Guy show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at Memorial Stadium and will include fireworks. Also scheduled is a weekend home series for the Lincoln Saltdogs at Haymarket Park against the Wichita Wingnuts. First pitch for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday games is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., 6:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. respectively, with fireworks displays planned after the games on Saturday and Sunday. At the July 3 game, LSO Maestro Edward Polochick is scheduled to throw out the first pitch.
In case of inclement weather, Friday's LSO's concert, the radio broadcasts and the fireworks display will be rescheduled to Sunday, July 5. No other Uncle Sam Jam events will be rescheduled. The rain date for the Saturday show also is Sunday, July 5.
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Special $3 event parking is available beginning at 4 p.m. at these garages:
Handi-Van service is available for eligible individuals, and reservations can be made through the normal procedure by calling StarTran at 441-7109.
Special $4 pre-paid event parking can be purchased through lincoln.ne.gov and parkitdowntown.org for these garages:
Online, pre-paid parking will be honored on Sunday, July 5 if the Saturday night Larry the Cable Guy show is rained out. On-street meter parking will be free of charge on Saturday, July 5.
The City will offer $5 parking on the day of the show Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. at the following garages and lots:
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) will have increased enforcement efforts in and around the downtown and Haymarket areas focusing on illegal tailgating and liquor violations. LPD also recommends that fans arrive at the stadium by 6 p.m. to avoid traffic congestion.


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