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Bob Hazlehurst, in the centre of the back row, is shown with the 1946 Maritime intercollegiate championship rugby team. Courtesy of the Mount Allison archives department
He was born in England, spent his early developmental years in Mexico and has lived in such diverse places as Halifax, Mexico again, Dartmouth and Fredericton, to name a few, but Bob Hazlehurst says Sackville is the only place for him.
"There are just so many positive things I could say about this community," Hazlehurst said recently, just after being the guest of honour at his 90th birthday held at Cranewood on Main. "Sackville is one of the safest towns I know of; it's so friendly that you meet and talk with friends in the grocery store and there is no limit on the number of activities for all ages. I just wouldn't trade this town for any other regardless of our sometimes rough weather conditions."
But it wasn't easy getting this modest person to open up and relate some of the places he has been and things that he has done. As a matter of fact, we have been trying to interview him for several years and it was only after his son Peter came to our rescue that we managed to squeeze a few tidbits out of him.
Your columnist first got to know Bob Hazlehurst back in 1946 as a student at Mount A. Bob was a member of one of the greatest rugby teams ever assembled at the local school, featuring a good many war veterans who returned to complete their education. That squad not only captured the Maritime Intercollegiate championship but then moved up to win the senior title by travelling into the coal fields of Cape Breton to defeat long-time champion Caledonia Caledonians.
"I certainly remember that game very well," says Hazlehurst. "We played on a field of gravel and clinkers and I'm sure we all came home with bumps, bruises and contusions. Not only was the field rough but so were the opposing players who had no intention of giving up the title."
Bob Hazlehurst played on the three-quarter line with Oola MacIntosh, Sackville's own Willy (Bill) Tucker and the awesome Donald (Fats) MacLean. The first three had skill and speed, while MacLean, who played on the end, simply used his size, bull-like strength and toughness to either run over people or drag them into the end zone. Ben Karrel, who went on to a long and successful medical career in Truro, was the picking quarter and the well-known Jimmy Keefe was the "quarterback." Keefe also played many sports and served as coach of the Sackville Eagles in the 1953-54 campaign.
The Mounties boasted an awesome scrum. Huge Tiny Titus was the anchor while two other titans – Tom Wells and Dave Morgan - were locks and the trio simply pushed the pack all over the field. There wasn't a weak spot in the lineup, which was managed by Sackville's Ron Estabrooks, who went on to enjoy a successful teaching career in St. Stephen.
As usual, Bob Hazlehurst likes to downplay any role he may have played in helping his squad ride to it greatest successes. Rugby continued as a major varsity sport until 1954 with Canadian football being introduced in 1955.
The Hazlehurst family moved to Mexico when Bob was less than a year old. His dad was an accountant in the silver mines in Salpillo and later moved to Mexico City with General Motors.
He recalls his father died while he was very young and his mother remarried a man whose mother had attended the Mount Allison Ladies College, and thus the connection. His family sent Bob off to the Mount Allison Academy as a 16-year-old to complete his high schooling. Following graduation, he moved to Halifax and worked in the shipyards until he was old enough to enlist in the RCAF.
"I remember very clearly my discharge after three years in the air force. It came on Dec. 17, 1945, and I returned to Mexico only to discover DVA would not cover the cost of my education down there so I came back to Mount A where I completed the commerce program."
It was during this time he met Poppy Henderson, the lady who was to become the "light of his life."
Following graduation Bob accepted a position with the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City but moved over the GM and subsequently was transferred to their Moncton office. He was married in 1951 and he and Poppy produced four sons. But he and his bride returned to Mexico where sons John and Jim were born and hold dual citizenships.
The Hazlehursts returned to Sackville in 1953 where he joined up with Jim Weldon in the J.E. Weldon Ltd. Pontiac dealership on Queen's Road. After selling the business, Bob became employed with the Indian Affairs office in Amherst and subsequently was transferred to Fredericton where he became business service manager for 15 years before finally retiring. It was while in Fredericton that Peter and Paul were born. Years later Paul, the youngest, was killed in a motor mishap.
Bob recalls retiring to Sackville and looking for a house to buy but instead moving into an apartment adjacent to the local curling club where he remains following the death of Poppy a few years ago.
Since coming "home" he became a 70s golfer and enjoyed curling while spending much of the summer months at the cottage. It seems the ideal life in retirement. He now boasts seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Asked about his remarkable rugby playing ability Bob said he learned the game as a youth in Mexico as a member of the Trail Rangers and it felt natural to try out with the Mounties after his term in the air force. And it certainly was as that unit was unstoppable, thanks in no small part to the young "travelling man."
So, after such an interesting life what does this veteran of 90 years have as advice for young people?
"I would definitely advise them to get involved in sport – whatever they find enjoyable – as it teaches teamwork and provides lasting friendships as well as keep a person physically fit."
Yes, Bob Hazlehurst has maintained those friendships over generations – as a matter of fact when your columnist arrived at his apartment he was having a telephone conversation with another fine Mountie rugby player, Sackville's own Ron Campbell who is retired and living in Fredericton. Thus, Bob Hazlehurst talks the talk and walks the walk.


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The morning of day three was cold and damp, and Stormy crawled out of his tent to announce that his balls had turned blue and he was going home.
"Let me give you a piece of advice: don't ever get old," he growled.
He perked up over breakfast, though, when we unfolded the map and began looking at our big road of the day: Highway 299, from Eureka to Redding. The proprietor of our camp site had told us not to miss the Newton P. Drury Scenic Parkway off of Highway 101 as we made our way South. The sun came out for a beautiful morning.
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Once we turned East onto 299, things started to warm up significantly and the riding got very, very exciting. The highway climbed up forever with beautiful sweepers and vast passing lanes. By the time we finally stopped to shed some layers I was overheated and ecstatic, and we were barely half way to Weaverville.
When we got to the area called Whiskeytown, Stormy motioned for us to pull over.
"Time for some refreshments," he yelled from the shoulder of the highway, and pointed his Goose towards an obscure looking side-road that looked like it went nowhere. I followed him, and five miles later we were in a tiny little mining town called French Gulch.
French Gulch consists of an ancient saloon and hotel, and a few houses. It was probably a hot little spot in the 1880s, and is now populated by artists, hippies and reclusive prospectors. The fantastic saloon is like a museum of old mining memorabilia, run by an old-timer bartender with a bum leg.
Inside the saloon, it was dark and cool. Stormy asked, "ya got beer in here?' The bartender sized him up for a second and said, "yep."
"Is it cold?"
"If it's too cold, I'll put it in the microwave for a minute, how'd that be?" snapped the bartender. It was the first time I had ever seen Stormy out smart-assed. We ordered two frosty mugs and looked at all the stuff on the walls.
We explored some side roads around French Gulch, talked to some locals, then headed East again towards Redding. Between Whiskytown and Redding, Highway 299 goes from fun & fast to fun and harrowing, with a long section of twisting corners that are very tight and require full concentration. I was hanging off of my tank for miles. Once again, it was the best so far.
After gorging on Mexican food in Redding, we decided to continue East into the remote Intermountain region of California to look for the next campsite. 299 wasn't as exciting out here, but the scenery was good.
We rolled into a suitable looking place to camp in a quiet Baptist community outside of the Shasta National Forest. A tiny old lady came out of a cottage, and I asked her if she had a tent site available. It was evening time and there were people quietly relaxing in their RVs throughout the campground. The lady said we could camp there. Stormy, who doesn't have the best hearing anyway and was also wearing his helmet, shouted at her in top volume,
I cringed, and the lady said, "No, there's no beer here." Stormy rolled his eyes and made the universal circulating hand gesture for "let us leave this place", and we taxied our machines back to the highway.
After gabbing with some ladies at the local mini-market, Stormy found out about a better spot up the road, and we made camp as the sun was setting over Mt. Shasta.
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The Outdoor Classroom
Lonsdale Park Camp was kindly donated to the youth of
Northland (Auckland to the Cape) by
Pop and Mrs Driver in 1963, on their 50th wedding anniversary.
During this time it is estimated that over 35,000 people have used the camp.
It is run by a Camp Board on a voluntary basis. They continually source funds, grants, monetary and otherwise to help with the maintenance and up keep of the grounds and buildings.
Lonsdale Park Camp has something for everyone:
We cater for school groups that want the children to experience the outdoors and challenge their comfort zones.
There are a variety of opportunities to explore Group skills, confidence and commando courses, a blind fold area, a conservation area with 11 activity stations, compass course, orienteering and lots of room for other activities.
There is good hike through stunning native bush, crossing the Takou streams several times and ending with a swim in the river.
Take lunch and make a day of it.
There are several places of historical interest in the immediate vicinity which schools also access while staying at the camp, including Whangaroa Museum, Puketi forest and the Rainbow Warrior memorial.
Extra opportunities for studying marine life can be
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Making a stunning show Down Under, "The City" star Whitney Port attended the Myer Marquee during Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
Stunning in white, the 28-year-old donned a large hat, multi-color patterned top and sexy skirt. She was all smiles in the Australian sun on Thursday (November 7), wearing her blonde locks down beyond her shoulders.
Stepping out for a swanky evening, a smattering of starlets showed up at the 2013 Club Tacori gala in West Hollywood last night (October 8).
"Mad Men" darling Christina Hendricks covered up her much-celebrated figure in a peach trench coat with black skinny trousers as she meandered around the Greystone Manor Supperclub.
Fueling up for the day, Whitney Port picked up two coffees from Coffee Bean and Leaf on Main Street in Santa Monica Friday (September 6). The former star of MTV's "The City" then hustled off with the java; chances are good that one of the cups was for her boyfriend Tim Rosenman.
The 28-year-old continues to flourish in her relationship with Rosenman, who was a producer on her hit reality show. The two are often seen working out together.
Getting in a holiday sweat session, Whitney Port left a spinning class at YAS Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach, California on Monday (September 2).
The "Hills" star showed off her rockin' bod in a black sports bra and neon orange leggings as she headed back outside with boyfriend Tim Rosenman.
Stepping out for a sexy-sounding store launch, Whitney Port headed to Magnum Pleasure store in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday (July 17).
The former "Hills" star showed off her gorgeous gams in a pink cap-sleeved dress with strappy heels as she posed for photos.
From reality TV to real life style star, Whitney Port has and is doing it all.
And while she cemented her spot in the fashion realm some time ago, Port's latest venture — a clothing collaboration with Aussie label Cooper St — has her further digging her heels into the world of sartorial success.
It's been awhile since Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Kristin Cavallari, Lauren "Lo" Bosworth and Audrina Patridge were all on the sam
Eager to take part in all of the exciting happenings, Whitney Port stopped by the Fruttare Hangout at the 2013 Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Palm Springs, CA on Friday (April 12).


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Wilhelm placed himself in a small arm-chair, which stood against the tapestry where he had entered.
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The Lab BratThe Lab Brat (1997) Season 1 Episode 107- Daria Cartoon Episode Guide by Dave Koch
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Gow Says Budget Ok For Now
The UW System would receive an additional $181 million in Governor Walker's proposed budget. Interim UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward says it's the best budget they've seen in quite a while. UW-L Chancellor, Jow Gow agrees.
Gow says it doesn't quite make up for the entire amount cut two years ago from the UW System.


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Damian, An easy way to config a line is: GO CFGPCS (Config PC Conn.) Select Option 3 (Ethernet). This will create your controller and *LIND objects. GO CFGTCP Select Option 1 (add Interface) - Add your new line Select Option 9 (Start) Hope this helps, Luis Rodriguez midrange-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: -----Original Message----- From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of midrange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: 26 November 2006 15:07 To: midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: net work configuration problem V4R5MO Hi List I am having trouble configuring a network interface on V4R5MO, can any one advise? This is the sequence of events I have followed so far:- *fresh install V4R5MO *CRTLINETH *(on top of defaults) Line descriptor ETHLINE Resource name CMN04 Enable for TCP/IP *yes Autocreate controller *yes I try to start (change status) and I have error:- 'Line ETHLINE vary on failed' The resource looks okay as this command shows:- *WRKHDWRSC CMD04 type 2838 Operational Ethernet Port Then I use CFGTCP add an interface with our network settings then try to start, it fails to start. I have not got round to adding default route or starting the TCP subsystem yet (STRTCP) until this is fixed. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Damian Brasher RHCE Luis Rodriguez IBM Certified Systems Expert eServer i5 iSeries Technical Solutions --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.
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Update: Airbus A350 completes 4h maiden flight
Airbus's maiden flight of the prototype A350-900 from Toulouse Blagnac is set to take around 4h and test the basic handling and control characteristics of the twinjet.
The aircraft will probably be flown initially under direct flight-control law, and switched into normal law, while the envelope will be gradually expanded - increasing the airspeed and altitude - if the behaviour corresponds to predictions.
If the flight progresses smoothly the pilots will explore changes in control surface configurations and retract the landing-gear. The jet could even be taken to its maximum operating height of 43,000ft.
A350 programme chief Didier Evrard says the aircraft will "speak to us" during the flight test.
But he says the airframer is confident about the development, saying the "level of uncertainty is not high".
Six crew members, including pilots Peter Chandler and Guy Magrin, have been selected to fly on board MSN1 which is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.
Its first flight will begin a year-long certification programme which will eventually include five flight-test airframes, two more of which are already undergoing final assembly.
Qatar Airways is to take delivery of the first A350-900 in the second half of 2014. Evrard says the cabin for the first customer is "fully defined".
"We have a good grip on the aircraft itself and its customisation," he says.
Airbus is marketing the A350-900 as a 315-seat aircraft and intends the twinjet to have a maximum take-off weight of 268t.
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Mercury Poisonings
In the 1950's industrial pollution in Japan resulted in high levels of MeHg in ocean fish and several thousand cases of human poisoning from consuming the contaminated fish. The exact level of exposure was never determined, but it was thought to be very large. During that epidemic some pregnant women who were exposed had few or minimal symptoms of poisoning, but their babies were born with brain damage and many had cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and seizures. This suggested that MeHg crosses the placenta from the mother to the fetus and that the developing nervous system was especially sensitive to its destructive effects.
In the early 1970's another epidemic of MeHg poisoning occurred in Iraq where people ate seed grain coated with a MeHg fungicide. Our research team studied the children of about 80 women who were pregnant during this outbreak and consumed varying amounts of MeHg. We measured the mothers' exposure, examined the children, and concluded that there was a possibility that exposures as low as 10 ppm in maternal hair might be associated with adverse effects on the fetus. This value is 10 times the average in US, but a value seen in fish eating populations.
Mercury found naturally in the environment
In aquatic environments bacteria can convert inorganic mercury to MeHg. Once MeHg enters the food chain, it is bioaccumulated, and all fish have small amounts in their flesh. Predatory fish or mammals such as whales have the largest amounts. Most commercial oceanic fish in the US has < 0.5 ppm MeHg, but some freshwater fish have 2-3 ppm. Fish in Japan had up to 40 ppm.
People who consume fish are exposed to MeHg, and regular fish consumption can lead to hair mercury levels of 10 ppm or higher. The average hair mercury level in the US is < 1 ppm. If MeHg does affect the developing brain at such low levels, mothers who consume large amounts of fish would be exposing their babies to this risk.
Since the toxic effects of MeHg from fish consumption were not scientifically proven, we decided to investigate the question directly. We initiated the study of a sentinel population for the US in 1987.
The Seychelles Child Development Study (SCDS)
The SCDS is a collaborative study carried on by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY and the Ministries of Health and Education in the Republic of the Seychelles. Funding has come from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the Food and Drug Administration, and the governments of Seychelles and Sweden. The study has been in progress for over 10 years. The Republic of the Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the East Coast of Africa.
Our study was designed to determine whether prenatal exposure to MeHg from consumption of a fish diet is associated with developmental effects. The team's original hypothesis was that MeHg at levels achieved by regular maternal consumption of fish would be associated with adverse effects on child development.
The Seychelles was chosen partly because they have high levels of fish consumption. The Seychellois usually eat fish twice a day. The average mercury content of fish in Seychelles is 0.3 ppm and that is similar to ocean fish purchased commercially in the United States. There is no mercury pollution in Seychelles and many things that complicate studies of low level exposure are not present. Health care is free, universal and readily available. Prenatal care is nearly 100%, the birth rate is high, and the general health of mothers and children is good. Education is free, universal, and starts at 3˙7E/˙7E years of age. There is limited emigration and both the people and the government are cooperative and supportive.
The study design was carefully planned since detecting the lowest effect level of any toxin requires looking for very subtle differences between children with no or very low exposures and those with higher ones. These differences are often detectable only statistically. To minimize any possibility of bias, a number of decisions were made before the study began. First, the study would be double blind. Neither the clinical team nor the families know the level of any child's exposure. Second, children with a known cause of developmental delay such as meningitis, very low birth weight, or brain trauma were excluded. Third, the test battery included tests previously reported to show associations with MeHg exposure, tests used with other toxic exposures, and tests that might detect subtle changes. Fourth, all testing was performed in age windows to minimize the effect of age on test interpretation. Fifth, multiple complicating factors (covariates) were studied. Sixth, the data analysis plan was determined before the data were collected to minimizes the possibility that the data will simply be analyzed until one finds the expected effect.
The SCDS main study involves over 700 mothers and children who were enrolled during by me during the year I lived on Mahe. They have been evaluated regularly for over 5 years. Prenatal exposure was measured in mothers' hair levels during pregnancy, and postnatal exposure was measured in the children's hair at 5˙7E/˙7E years of age. Both ranged from 1 to 25 ppm. Evaluations have been completed at 6, 19, 29, and 66 months of age. The children's homes were evaluated when they were about 4 years old. Presently evaluations are being done at 96 months of age (8 years).
The results of the SCDS so far indicate no adverse developmental effects from prenatal MeHg exposure in the range commonly achieved by consuming large amounts of fish. Through 66 months of age we have examined the association between 36 primary test outcomes and the children's prenatal mercury exposure. Only one test showed an association with higher mercury exposure, and we are unsure if this effect is adverse. The test was a subjective evaluation of the children's activity level during the evaluation, and in males the activity level declined as MeHg exposure increased. Additionally, a number of secondary endpoints have been examined and no adverse associations with MeHg have been found.
We have also examined the association between the children's postnatal MeHg exposure and the 6 primary test outcomes at 5˙7E/˙7E years of age. With several of these outcomes the children did slightly better as the MeHg increased. This cannot be due to the MeHg, so we believe that the MeHg level may simply be a marker for fish consumption at these low exposures. This may confirm our understanding that fish contains nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids that are important for brain development.
Our interpretation of the findings
Our studies in Iraq raised the possibility that MeHg exposure from eating fish might adversely affect development, but we do not believe the SCDS has demonstrated an adverse association through the first 5.5 years of life in this population. We consider the Seychelles an appropriate sentinel population for the US since they consume large amounts of fish, the MeHg content of the fish is similar to that of commercially available fish in the US, and the health and welfare of the people are similar.
Fish is an important source of protein in many countries, and large numbers of mothers around the world rely on it for proper nutrition. The mothers' nutrition is very important to the baby's wellbeing. Not one person of any age has been reported with MeHg poisoning from eating fish since the poisonings in Japan during the 1950's and 60's.
The nutrients that fish contains may be important for brain development. For older individuals, fish appears to have cardiac benefits and mental health benefits. Fish consumption is increasing in developed countries including the United States. We believe it would be unwise to limit fish consumption without convincing scientific evidence that exposure at the levels seen with fish consumption is harmful.
The SCDS is continuing, and as the children get older increasingly specific tests can be performed. We are presently completing evaluations at 8 years of age and planning more at 12 years of age. Findings will be reported as they are available.
Because of the public health importance of the question being studied by the SCDS, the potential exists for differing opinions of scientific findings to become highly politicized. The SCDS has received only one published criticism (JAMA, 280:737, 1998), but other points have been raised at conferences. These questions are addressed here individually.
Why did the SCDS measure mercury in the hair rather than in the blood? Hair mercury was used because it is the standard measure used in nearly all other studies of this question. It was also chosen because blood tests are unnecessarily invasive, reflect only recent exposure rather than exposure over time, and can fluctuate widely depending upon recent meals.
Did the SCDS use subjects whose mercury values were too low to detect an association?
The study's goal was to see if the children of women who consume fish regularly were at risk for adverse developmental effects from MeHg. Women in Seychelles eat fish daily and represent a sentinel population with MeHg levels 10 times higher than US women. Their children are more likely to show adverse effects if they are present. These children show no adverse effects through 5˙7E/˙7E years of age suggesting that eating ocean fish when there is no local pollution is safe.
Did the SCDS use the best tests available to detect developmental problems? The SCDS used the same developmental and psychological tests used in most other developmental studies. These tests are deemed to be excellent measures for determining development at the ages studied. As the children become older, additional tests with more specificity are being used.
Did the SCDS find expected associations between developmental problems and birth weight, socioeconomic factors, and other covariates? The study was not designed to examine such relationships. Some children with such problems (i.e. head trauma, very low birth weight, etc.) were excluded from the study because they are so frequently associated with developmental problems. However, many expected relationships were found.
Did the removal of statistical outliers in the analysis bias the study? No. It is standard practice to remove statistical outliers, which are values that are inconsistent with the statistical model employed to analyze the data. Every statistical analysis depends on a model, and every statistical model makes assumptions about the statistical (distributional) properties of the data that must be satisfied if the results of the analysis are to be correct. Sound statistical practice requires that the necessary assumptions be checked as part of any statistical analysis. Examination of outliers constitutes one of these checks. Statistical outliers are defined by the difference between the actual test score for a child and the value predicted by the statistical model. Small numbers of such outliers occurred in test scores for children with widely varying MeHg exposures. In fact the results of the analysis were examined both before as well as after the removal of outliers, and for analyses in the main study they had little effect.
What about the Faroe Islands study where prenatal MeHg exposure was reported to adversely affect developmental outcomes? Questions about the measure of exposure, concomitant exposures, and the statistical analysis have been raised about the Faroes study. Exposure was measured in both umbilical cord blood and maternal hair. Associations with cord blood mercury levels were reported, but these are difficult to interpret since levels vary with recent meals and their relationship to exposure during the earlier parts of pregnancy is unknown. The main source of MeHg was consuming whale meat and blubber and they also contain high levels of PCBs, inorganic mercury, and other toxic compounds. In addition, the authors have not reported the details of the statistical analysis that led to their conclusions.
_ Are the children in Seychelles too developmentally robust to find the effects of MeHg if they are present? Children in Seychelles tested similar to US children on nearly all measures apart from motor skills where they were more advanced. There is no reason to think that they are too robust to show the effects of MeHg if any are present.
_ Are children in Seychelles exposed to PCBs or other toxins? Sea mammals are not consumed in Seychelles and measured PCBs in the children's blood were low.
Should data from the Seychelles be considered interim? No. Among developmental studies, a five˙2Dyear follow˙2Dup is considered quite good, and adequate to identify most toxic exposures.


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NASA's Voyager I swims into interstellar space
After a 37-year journey through our solar system, NASA's Voyager I has been hit by a third solar 'tsunami'. These solar tsunamis are coming from our sun, in the form of coronal mass ejections - in other words, shock waves from massive, violent eruptions on our sun.
Since 2012, there have been three of these CMEs, with the third one erupting on Monday. These eruptions have been helping NASA confirm something it proposed late last year: that Voyager is the first craft from Earth to travel into interstellar space. But what is interstellar space? Well, it's an area that is just beyond what is known as our heliosphere.
The heliosphere is an area where solar wind pushes back the dense plasma of space, in something that resembles a protective bubble. This plasma is the result of the death of stars millions of years ago. What should really make your scratch your noggin' is that the plasma found outside of the heliosphere, and in interstellar space, is 40 times denser than the plasma inside of the heliosphere.
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Researchers using pig eyes to help develop better military eyewear
Researchers have discovered that the force of an improvised explosive device (IED), not including shrapnel or surrounding particles, can lead to significant damage to soldiers. Using pig eyes located in artificial holders, the researchers use violent shock waves to try to simulate what happens during an IED blast - hoping to be able to provide better medical treatment for military personnel suffering from eye injuries.
In addition to faster medical treatment following an IED attack, researchers want to develop better eyewear able to keep soldiers safe while out on patrol. Ocular injuries currently amount to 13 percent of overall battlefield injuries, ranking No. 4 on the common injury list.
"The big thing that we found, that no one had seen before, is that the shock wave itself is sufficient to cause significant damage to the eye," said Matthew Reilly, biomedical engineering at University of Texas at San Antonio, in a statement. "The current military eyewear that they use to protect soldiers is designed based on particle impact rather than dealing with the blast wave."
CybAero receives $100M contract for 70 UAV helicopters
CybAero, a Swedish company specializing in its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) helicopter, has received an order of 70 rotary-wing drones, valued at $100 million over eight years. Assuming the deal is approved by the Swedish Agency for Non-Proliferation and Export Controls department, the Chinese AVIC company will receive shipments for the unmanned helicopters.
This is the largest UAV vertical take-off and landing involving drones less than 200kilograms, according to the company, and will provide stability for CybAero to continue developing its UAV helicopters.
"This represents a breakthrough in the market for the civil application of unmanned helicopters," said Mikael Hult, CybAero CEO, in a statement. "Our goal is to become the global market leader with at least 30 percent of the global market. Through this order, which is our biggest to date, we've taken a significant step towards achieving this goal."
U.S. Navy developing 'Pandarra Fog' to defend against missile strikes
United States Navy researchers are developing a carbon-fiber cloud missile defense system, known as "Pandarra Fog," able to help defend against missile attacks. As part of a recent test, the fog was able to shroud the USS Meyer, USS Cable and USS Mustin while in the ocean south of Guam in late June. In addition to making ships more difficult to strike, the Navy hopes to use it for counter-targeting against enemy threats.
The exact physical makeup of Pandarra Fog remains unknown, but is said to be no harm to the environment or sailors near the fog. The carbon fiber particle-based clouds are created using a device located aboard the ships, described as maritime obscurant generator prototypes, and should better help defend against anti-ship cruise and ballistic missiles.
"Pandarra Fog showed the value of quickly bringing together scientific and joint forces to tackle our hardest warfighting problems," said Antonio Siordia, U.S. 7th Fleet science advisor. "This isn't just smoke or chaff, this is high-tech obscurant which can be effective against an array of missile homing systems."
Decades old ISEE-3 satellite finally fires thrusters
A group of volunteers has been working out of an old abandoned McDonalds on the campus of NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View. These researchers have been working to establish communications with an old NASA satellite called ISEE-3 that was retasked decades ago by NASA to study comets.
The team was able to establish communications, but was unable to get the spacecraft to fire its thrusters previously. The team has announced that it has now been able to get the thrusters to fire before the satellite was too far away and lost again for thousands of years.
The ultimate goal of the volunteers is to get ISEE-3 back to the Earth-sun Lagrange point 1 to resume its original task of observing solar winds. NASA has to give the volunteer team the final approval to bring the satellite into its intended orbit.
Giant fossilized bird identified 30-years after discovery
Fossilized remains of the largest flying bird ever discovered have been identified after being unearthed 30 years ago. It has taken scientists that long to identify the species, but the identification is complete. Scientists say that the massive bird would have resembled a seagull with a wingspan between 20 and 24-feet.
The fossil was discovered in South Carolina and scientists on the project say that the fossil is remarkable for its size and its preservation. The skull is said to be remarkably intact and the scientists are surprised that the bird made it to the bottom of the ancient sea without being destroyed by scavengers.
Scientists say that despite its massive size, the bird would have been a very elegant flier. The team believes that the massive bird would have used air currents to soar over the ocean looking for food.
NASA wants to see 3D Google smartphones used on space station
NASA is going to use Google smartphones with 3D technology at the International Space Station (ISS), helping robots conduct operations on the orbiting research lab. There is specific focus in having 3D technology help with the Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES), aiming to help reduce workload for astronauts.
The Google devices will launch to the ISS later this month, and could provide a much-needed technology boost in space. The Project Tango devices from Google feature support for a motion-tracking camera and infrared depth sensor, with the ability to track sharp angles and develop 3D maps.
"We wanted to add communication, a camera, increase the processing capability, accelerometers and other sensors," said Chris Provencher, Smart SPHERES project manager, in an interview with Reuters. "As we were scratching our heads thinking about what to do, we realized the answer was in our hands. Let's just use smartphones."
NASA awards Boeing $2.8bn contract for SLS rocket
NASA has awarded a contract to Boeing for a heavy duty rocket to be used on future space missions. The contract is to design and build the Space Launch System rocket that will be used to put astronauts on the moon and beyond. The new SLS rocket will be more powerful than the Saturn 5 rocket used in the past.
The first SLS rocket will make its maiden flight putting an unmanned Orion capsule into space in 2017. The second flight will be a manned mission and is planned for 2021. NASA has plans to build a more powerful version of the SLS in the future to put four person crews into space and take them to asteroids and eventually to Mars.
The Boeing contract is worth $2.8 billion and will see the company developing avionics and the SLS core stage. Funding for early studies into a new upper stage needed for exploration missions in the future is included in the contract.
Foxconn to use robots in future assembly, starting with the new iPhone
Foxconn should be one of the first companies to deploy robots to build consumer devices, with Apple reportedly being the first company to make use of these new "Foxbots" as they're referred to.
These new Foxbots will be capable of assembling an average of 30,000 devices, costing somewhere between $20,000 to $25,000 per robot to make. Foxconn CEO Terry Gou has already said that these robots are in their final testing phase, with the company ready to unleash 10,000 robots into its factories. With Foxconn being the biggest partner for Apple in assembling its iOS-based devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod, this could be big news for the Foxconn.
We already knew that Foxconn laid out plans to replace some of its human workers with some 1 million robots, but the time frame of this may shift. Apple is even chipping in, investing a hefty $10.5 billion on the advanced supply chain technology, with some of this investment sliding over to advanced machinery, something that includes assembly robots. Foxconn has hired an additional 100,000 new workers to help assemble the upcoming iPhone 6 for Apple, with production expected to ramp up next month for a launch in September.
U.S. Army embracing autonomous vehicles, learning from Google, others
The United States Army hopes to see it soldiers utilize autonomous vehicles that will help keep them safer while on the battlefield. In additional to heightened situational awareness, autonomous vehicles can help increase safety with vision enhancements, tip-over warnings, collision avoidance and obstacle detection while driving.
Using the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center's 30-Year Ground Vehicle Strategy's autonomous technology, new generation military vehicles can become optionally-manned. Government contractor Lockheed-Martin is one company developing autonomous vehicles, and presented the following scenario: If a patrol comes under enemy fire, the autonomous features can activate so soldiers are able to focus on defending against the attack.
"These are disruptive ideas and capabilities," said Dr. Paul D. Rogers, U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) director, in a recent interview. "We're about harvesting their technologies and integrating them into a package that offers operational relevance to the warfighter, capabilities they don't have today."


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2010 sofi Award Winner for Outstanding Frozen Savory. Featured on "Throwdown! with Bobby Flay." This is not your grandmother's mac and cheese. This remarkable dish has astounding richness and flavor. Shell pasta enveloped in creamy mascarpone-cheddar sauce with sweet chunks of Maine lobster. All this is topped with a crunchy mix of panko bread crumbs, herbed butter, lemon zest and parmesan cheese. This double award-winner is a gourmet comfort food without equal. Winner of the "Throwdown with Bobby Flay."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Canadian gem...,
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Justin Hines first caught my attention when he sang the jingle for the Experience Ontario tourism ad. I decided to check him out online and found both of his CDs--and, after listening to a few songs, I bought both of them. His music is unique folk-type songs, nothing ear-piercing or twangy, but just foot tapping, humming, driving down the highway music. There is an optimism to his songs, an honesty of emotion that needs to be experienced to understand. If you like your music mellow, but with meaning, this is for you!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great music is just that...great!,
C. Preston "Tunes Junkie" (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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I had not heard of Justin Hines before & yet I'm from Canada until I saw him performing on a segment on our local news one night. I was astounded that his music was not absolutely everywhere from the onset. His voice is absolutely gorgeous!
1.Are We: Just a beautifully crafted song...from the lyrics, the rendering of the vocal and instrumentally it just flows in a charmingly constant way that keeps you captivated.
2.Sand Drawn Line: This is one of my favorite songs on the CD. His voice sounds so prominent at the forefront on this track. I feel like skipping when I hear it as it has that rhythm. The lyrics are the signs of someone who has alot of emotional maturity.
3.Solsbury Hill: This is a great rendition of the Peter Gabriel song. I loved the guitar work in this song & how crystal clear his voice always sound & especially on this track. I remember hearing that this is a song he has wanted to do for a long time & although I do love Gabriel's version too I love this one too.
4.The Troubadour: The guitar intro is really pretty in this song. I love the soft spoken parts in his voice in this song. I feel like this is one of the songs that he probably jammed with friends on.
5.Courage (Come Out To Play): This is my favorite song on the CD. Just so courageous from anyone that has been born with certain physical challenges but yet those challenges haven't kept him from doing what he loves...music. He is so gifted both vocally & instrumentally on this track. All the musicians on this track did a remarkable job. This song is a 20++++++++++!
6.I'm Not An Island: I didn't really like the instrumental intro to this song or the concept. It somehow felt "old" to me as if it was a retro song. But it then shifts & when you listen to the lyrics it just catches you off guard and oddly enough I felt like it was a simple song that was just sweet.
7.Say What You Will: This is the song that I bought this CD for. He played this as I previously mentioned on a news segment. The lyrics will just eat you up....loved the bongo's in it. His voice is just impeccable and the lyrics are just a longing to belong in some lover's life. Just outstanding!
8.You With Perfect Eyes: This is a sweet little ballad....it almost feels like a lullaby one would sing to their newborn. Even right down to the lyrics.
9.Say What You Will (Westy Remix): This is just a different version of the same song on this CD. It just gives it a different feel. I love both versions and have both of them on different playlists.
For anyone who has physical challenges in life....Justin Hines proves to fight & never give up. That your dreams can be realized....the road is just finding out ...how & when! Thanks to Justin for the courage he displayed because I can't imagine music without him in it!
5.0 out of 5 stars Can Anything Be Better Than "Sides"?,
MA (Elliot Lake, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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My husband and I were in Toronto to see a play when we stumbled upon Justin Hines playing in the square outside the Eaton's Center. I only have one other cd that Justin Hines has done and that is "Sides" - I love it (bought it during his show!). I have been waiting to find "Chasing Silver" since I saw him perform on Canada AM some time ago. Not suprising, his second cd is as good, actually, better than the other one I own. I can listen to his music whatever mood I'm in. MA
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cd!,
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I saw Justin on CBS Sunday morning a couple weeks ago and fell in love with his song "Tell Me I'm Wrong". The video for that song was so touching and it stuck in my head, so I ordered his other two albums and Chasing Silver is one of them. I enjoy this album a lot. If you don't know Justin Hines, google Tell Me I'm Wrong and watch the video.
5.0 out of 5 stars Justin is great,
K. Hollingshead (Niagara, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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We had the priviledge of seeing Justin in concert, AWESOME. HIs music is relevant, easy to listen too, poetic and quietly passionate. He writes from his heart and invites the listener to share his feelings while living their own in the songs. It's well worth the trip.
4.0 out of 5 stars Justin is a talented Canadian artist! I was pleasantly ...,
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Justin is a talented Canadian artist! I was pleasantly surprised by his music and now have a couple of his albums.
If you've heard anything by him, go ahead and give his album a try!
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absolutely love this CD there isn't one song on the whole CD that I don't really like! From the first time I listened to it it instantly became one of my favourite CD's!
5.0 out of 5 stars from the heart,
slick (Ottawa, ON Canada) - See all my reviews
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I love this CD. Justin sings of true, honest feelings and emotions. It's amzing how much he can change his voice/style to fit the songs.
5.0 out of 5 stars local music,
D. Ford - See all my reviews
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was a wonderful cd.heard a lot of good reviews of his music and wanted to add to my collection
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Swimming Completes OB Swim Classic
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The West Virginia swimming teams competed in the Orange Bowl Swim Classic at the Jacobs Aquatic Center in Key Largo, Fla., on Thursday afternoon. The men finished in second place (149), while the women placed third (76.5).
The men claimed 16 top-eight finishes, and the women secured 19 finishes in the top eight. Sophomore Julian Vialette led West Virginia on the men's side with three individual scoring finishes and senior Rachael Burnett, sophomore Julie Ogden, junior Danielle Smith, senior Nikki Vetterlein and sophomore Jenelle Zee all recorded two scoring finishes apiece to lead the women.
Vialette secured fifth place (52.06) in the 100 free, sixth place (23.65) in the 50 free and seventh place (25.76) in the 50 fly. Topping Vialette in the sprint events was sophomore Ross Glegg, who recorded a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 50 free (23.03) and 100 free (51.93).
Sophomore Christopher Brill continued his early-season success, taking fourth place (30.00) in the 50 breast, while adding a fourth-place (1:05.75) finish in the 100 breast. Freshman Aidan Fumagalli trailed Brill in the 100 breast, finishing in sixth place (1:08.20), and junior Peter Murto placed seventh (31.73) in the 50 breast.
In the 100 fly, freshman Chase Williams led the men with a sixth-place (58.84) finish, while taking seventh (2:10.94) in the 200 IM. Sophomore Nathan Cobbe wrapped up the individual top-eight finishes, placing seventh (27.63) in the 50 back.
Freshman Andrew Marsh, freshman Wali Toulson, Glegg and Vialette led the men's relay teams with a third-place (1:34.68) showing in the 200 free relay. Marsh, Brill, Williams and Vialette took fourth (1:48.14) in the 200 medley relay to begin the meet for the men.
Burnett touched the wall second (4:22.71) in the 400 free for the women's top individual finish. She followed up that performance by finishing eighth (2:24.66) in the 200 IM.
Smith and Vetterlein led the women's side in the backstroke events with Smith finishing third (30.01) in the 50 back and fifth (1:05.49) in the 100 back. Vetterlein took sixth in both the 50 back (31.05) and the 100 back (1:05.77).
Ogden (1:06.34), senior Mandie Nugent (1:06.67) and freshman Natalie Johnsen (1:07.54) combined to finished 6-7-8, respectively, in the 100 fly. Previously, Ogden took fifth (29.48) in the 50 fly, followed by an eighth-place (30.16) finish from junior Eva Burlingham.
Zee showed her dominance in the breast events, taking third in the 50 meter (34.22) and 100 breast (1:15.79). Adding top-eight finishes was freshman Morgan Emter in the 50 breast and Jaimee Gillmore in the 50 free. Emter finished in eighth place (35.84), while Gillmore took seventh place (27.98).
Smith, Zee, Ogden and Burnett combined for a third-place (2:00.20) finish in the 200 medley relay, while Vetterlein, Burlingham, Gillmore and Burnett finished fourth (1:51.60) in the 200 free relay.
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The eucharist service on Sunday was celebrated by the Rector, the Rev Lesley Walker. As this was Bible Sunday the sermon was a whistle stop tour of the history and incredible variety within this library of books published as one, and printed more than any other. The Bible is a grounding for a relationship with God and is there to be read, not just to look at on a shelf. Lessons were read by Wendy Bailey and the Rector.
There will be no service next Sunday as we will be joining the Methodists who are holding their service at Mawgan Recreation Hall at 11am.
On Saturday, November 10 there will be a coffee morning at the Vyvyan Coach House, by the church, at 10.30am. The service on Sunday November 11, Remembrance Sunday, at 9.30am will be a eucharist celebrated by the Rev Len Jepp, followed by a service of Remembrance at Mawgan War Memorial at 10.50am.


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Springs Hillbilly Dualsport
I don't have a lot to write about this year, plus I'm very busy with a bunch of things that I need to get done in order to leave for Mexico in less than two weeks. In addition to a score of yard chores and honey-do's, I have to turn the bike around in that short time: oil change, tire change, new plugs, air filter, etc. Arkansas was just splendid. Temps were way above normal. Very little shivering was done this year; there was no need for electric gear or even a jacket liner. We only got rained on a little, despite overcast skies and mega storms ripping through Oklahoma and Texas most of the weekend. There was flooding and tornadoes and all sorts of nastiness ... just not where we were. The Ozarks were absolutely beautiful. The early spring had everything in Arkansas budding and blooming and bursting with green. We rode hard and rode fast, pretty much without incident. I think Connie and Kim each dropped their bikes once at a standstill, that's it: just easy tipovers, the sort of thing that happens to even the most experienced riders once in a while.
Mostly, I'll let the photos below speak for themselves, just adding brief captions about the rider(s) featured and/or what's going on. All photos by me unless otherwise noted.
Chris Marlow, Kevin Moore, and I rode out from Oklahoma City. Here's Chris leading the way on his DR-Z400. He's carrying more than he normally would for a weekend trip: rehearsal for our trip to Copper Canyon, Mexico. This photo was taken on Oklahoma Highway 10 where it twists and twines along the banks of the Illinois River north of Tahlequah. You can see the river there on the right.
Here's Chris with Connie during a break in the Ozarks. Though approximately 70 riders showed up for the rally, we broke into smaller groups for our rides. Chris was the ride leader all weekend for the group that I rode with. He did an EXCELLENT job. Thanks, Chris!
Riders lined up behind me, somewhere in the Ozarks.
Always thoughtful, Danny cleans the bugs and road grime from the windshield of my Dakar.
Danny's wife Kim. This was her first major outing on her Suzuki DR200SE. She admitted that she really wasn't on good terms yet with "Mister Clutch" ... but she did a fantastic job riding with us. Hardly slowed us down at all. She suffered just one minor tipover, with the only damage ...
...being the proverbial broken brake lever. You rock, Kim!
Kim and Danny ... twinkies in their matching jackets.
Chris cruises by, somewhere deep in the verdant Ozarks.
Kevin is close behind on his Suzuki DR650. This was Kevin's first major outing as well. He rode like a pro.
Danny can't seem to keep that front wheel on the ground ... even with the weight of that "septic tank" hanging from the front of his frame. Ha!
Danny adjusting his boot. He had surgery on that ankle last month and it's still bothering him a bit.
Along the banks of the Buffalo River.
Yours truly admitting he doesn't really know one end of a camera from the other.. (Photo courtesy of Tony Adams.)
Danny ... always grinning when he's in the saddle.
Friday's lunch at the traditional spot, the Cliffhouse Inn in Jasper. L to R: Ron, Randy, and Tony, three of our riding group.
Chris is excited about lunch. We had the special. We always have the special. It's always the same special. And it's always good.
Kevin on the deck of the Cliffhouse with the cloud-shrouded mountains as backdrop. He looks tired, but I promise we took it easy on him that morning.
Of course, I look tired too. Here I am with Connie.
Danny and Kim leaning through a switchback en route to one of the trailheads. Arkansas twisties are to die for.
Arkansas has been rather dry lately. We rode this dry river bed for a while. Here we are taking a break. Some gotta light a smoke. Some gotta wander off into the woods to pee. Everybody's gotta bullshit.
The infamous ZRod and his wife Pam ... also twinkies ... kinda hard to make 'em out, though, on account'a they're camouflaged. But I promise they're in that picture somewhere!
Connie and Chris ... trail buddies.
Couldn't resist ... another shot of Pam.
Kim and my scruffy self. How Danny snared this woman is beyond me...
Come on, Kim, give us a wave! (I think she might not want to take her hands off the bars.)
Kevin discovered that the rough terrain had vibrated loose a bolt from his chain guard. A zip-tie from my trailside repair stash rectified the situation and he was good to go. Always carry zip-ties with you ... zip-ties and duct tape.
Found this beautiful and unusual moth outside my hotel room door. You know me and critters ... I had to snap a photo.
We had a few light showers and a few spots of mud. Mostly, however, the rain was just enough to keep the dust down, for which we were grateful. There was, however, one really nasty stretch of mud. It would have caught our group by surprise -- and probably taken quite a few of us down -- if it weren't for a previous group who were bogged down in it making repairs to bikes that had taken soil samples. This was mud of the slippery slimey Jabba the Hut snot variety. Feet went out like outriggers. Once graceful riders imitated octopi. And many a rear tire forgot that it was linked by a motorcycle to the front. We all got through it, though. That's Connie leading the charge in the photo above ... and, no, that little puddle is not the nasty stretch I'm talking about. Cameras stayed put away for that treacherous section; we were too skeered to go digging for our cameras!
ZRod likes to make a splash -- and his KLR is no stranger to mud.
Pam follows his line.
The bahwolf hisowndamnself. The orange dot on the front of my bike indicates that I signed a waiver releasing the ride organizer, David Hemphill, of all responsibility should I not make it out of the Ozarks alive.
Danny ... from the top of White Rock Mountain.
Chris ... same place.
One of several creek crossings. Chris sees me with the camera out and hits it full speed, raising quite a splash. You can see where the water even tugged his left foot off the peg. That's one way to clean the mud from your bike ... and your helmet visor.
More splashing. Is this Randy?
I bet Danny caught some in the face.
This is Tom -- nice guy from Cameron, which is near Poteau, OK. (Got that, Connie?) Somewhere in that deluge is a DR-Z400 with a custom seat that all the 400 guys were coveting. I think every one of them took a turn sitting on it, scrutching their butt cheeks around, and going "Ahhhhhh..." like a bunch of old women whose hemorrhoid medicine has finally kicked in.
Or is this Randy? You guys on the Army green KLRs gotta do something to stand out...
See what I mean? I'm positive this is Tony, though. I can see the Boeing 747 tail section he's got rigged on his bike -- ha! Minimal splashing here ... a rider who doesn't want to ride with wet feet for the rest of the day.
Pam makes it look easy. Nobody took my picture crossing the creek. I rode across first and took all the pictures ... then everyone rode off and left me while I was putting away the camera and putting my gear back on! WTF?!?! "We knew you'd catch up in no time at all," they said. I guess that's a compliment. (To be honest, ZRod and Pam did wait for me. Thanks, guys!)
After all that riding, Chris and I were pretty satisfied with our saddle time. We had done over 180 miles each day, mostly offroad (plus the 270-something miles of pavement getting there). The ride home didn't seem too important. Danny had room on his trailer (kinda), so we loaded the bikes and hitched a ride home, which allowed us to spend quality time visiting with Danny and Kim. Thanks for the ride, you two lovebirds!
Thanks to Dave Hemphill for organizing another great ride. Like everyone in my ride group, I had a blast. I'll be back next year!
Brian A. Hopkins
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Office-seekers' yard signs disappear in Belfield: Felony's-worth of Dem's propaganda missing
October 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm in The Dickinson Press
Over the weekend, $325 worth of District 36 Democratic ticket signs were apparently stolen from Belfield and from Rep. Shirley Meyer's property. A sign north of Dickinson near the New Hradec turn off on Highway 22 was also missing Tuesday. Continue Reading


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Description: Life in suburban Serenity, Ohio is never quite as serene as it appears. The dysfunctional Burnett family - Bunnie, Jack and their twin 17 year olds Eric and Kelly - seems like a lost cause. When a freak accident leaves Bunnie with a case of amnesia, the Burnetts get an unexpected second chance at happiness. Meanwhile, next door neighbor Simon is relieved that his tryst gone wrong with Bunnie remains undetected, at least for the moment. Before long, a slew of past relationships, kids with guns, a suicidal teacher, a very zealous religious club, misinterpreted advances, corporate down-sizing, and one fateful squirrel combine to create enough mayhem to test the resolve, sanity and future of any family!
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Nine Republicans jump ship to help sink prison privatization plan in Florida Senate
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An attempt to privatize some prisons in Florida has been defeated ⦠for now. A bill under consideration by the Senate would have reduced state spending on prisons by turning over more than two dozen south Florida facilities to private companies. Nine Republicans jumped ship to join the minority Democrats to shoot down the bill.
Opponents warn that privatization of state prisons leads to a loss of accountability and could increase costs to the state. But supporters, including Republican Senator JD Alexander, say private prisons would reduce costs and provide better service to inmates.
âProviding for an alternative management structure will help give us an opportunity to do a better job of making more of these folks better citizens.â
But state-employed corrections officers, labor unions and their supporters have fought back against the move to privatize prisons. If privatization happened, the officers would lose their jobs and benefits. They would be eligible to apply for similar positions with the private companies, but itâs likely their pay or benefits would be less. Speaking on the floor of the state Senate, Republican Senator Steve Oelrich broke rank with party leaders. He argued private prisons wouldnât be as accountable as state-run facilities.
âYou know they gave us a very heavy responsibility by taking away peopleâs freedom. And Iâm scared about the whole idea of private companies being responsible for taking away someoneâs freedom and keeping it there. And the whole idea of accountability, not through government, but through a private enterprise thatâs responsible for them, with the primary notion that we expect them to spend less dollars.â
Another opponent, Republican Senator Mike Fasano warned that the promised cost savings may never materialize. He cited an example of how a west-central Florida county had to take over a prison from a private company.
âNow, youâre talking Hernando County with a very small budget is now having to spend $3 million to reverse the major repairs that the private company did to a facility paid for by the taxpayers of Hernando County. In fact in hiring the county-run prison, it became clear that the quality of officers that the private company had hired was questionable.â
Several weeks ago, after Fasano voiced his opposition to prison privatization, the Senate President stripped him of his budget subcommittee chairmanship. That committee oversees spending on prisons and the courts. Fasano was also removed from the Senateâs main budget committee.
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