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WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's recent comments on the need for more bank regulation were intended to underscore the need to keep close watch over market risks rather than to signal a new policy initiative, a White House spokesman said on Thursday.
"He wasn't referring to any specific regulation or law that he had in mind but rather the need to continue to vigilantly monitor financial markets to assess risks that may be emerging and to ensure that the necessary regulatory protections are in place," White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters at a briefing.
Obama's comments in a radio interview on Wednesday sparked speculation that he may be considering new constraints on banks and trading activity.
He made his remarks just a few weeks before the four-year anniversary of the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform law, which was passed in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis and marked the biggest regulatory overhaul since the Great Depression.
Four years later, U.S. regulators are still working to implement the hundreds of new rules required by Dodd-Frank targeting banks.
Obama said on Wednesday that more work is needed beyond those rules to address risks posed by traders who are able to earn big bonuses, but still avoid taking a hit when bets go sour.
However, the White House on Thursday played down the idea that the president has additional steps in the works.
"He's not referring to some specific plan," Earnest said.
The president believes that regulatory protections need to be able to keep up with a fast changing financial system and be able to spot asset bubbles before they become a threat to the stability of the system, Earnest told reporters.
The president will push at international summits such as the G20 for rules to be applied evenly across global markets, the spokesman said.
"After all we can't just raise financial standards in this market when you have such a globally interconnected financial system," he said.
Despite the protections afforded by the Dodd-Frank law, Obama believes that more can be done in certain areas, the spokesman added.
One such area is the so-called "shadow-banking system," a reference to institutions that perform the same functions as banks such as lending, but are not subject to the same oversight.
Another activity is high-frequency trading, and whether some investors can manipulate the system to gain an unfair advantage, Earnest said.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been exploring for several years whether to adopt new rules to rein in high-speed traders. The debate was reignited this spring when bestselling author Michael Lewis published a book claiming the market is rigged by high-speed traders who front-run investors.
SEC Chair Mary Jo White has said her agency is probing potential misconduct in the high-speed trading area, and she also recently announced plans to propose rules targeting disruptive trading behavior. (Additional reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Eric Beech and Chizu Nomiyama)


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One of the latest rumors centers on Sega and their attempted resurrection of the Sonic franchise. It needs a resurrection, too, as the last "next-gen" installment on the PS3 and Xbox 360 was absolutely atrocious. However, the series appears to be going strong on the PSP, as the original Sonic Rivals was a pretty big hit, and as you'll see in this preview, the sequel is shaping up nicely as well. Therefore, Sega's secret "real" Sonic project – as put forth by a Quartermann EGM rumor – is good news (dare we wish for a return to 2D?), and if you want to quench your thirst for stimulating Sonic fun, Sonic Rivals 2 should have you covered. Best of all, this bad boy hits store shelves tomorrow, which means you have yet another game you might want to buy! It's a little nuts that so many huge holiday titles are all coming out on the same day, but hey, it's that time of year. All platforms are getting the great software treatment.
This sequel gives you access to eight characters right off the bat – fans of the series will instantly recognize the likes of Knuckles and Shadow – and pits character against character in madcap dashes through platform levels littered with items, enemies, and high-flying leaps. Of course, your primary foe will be the enduring Eggman, who is destined to be a royal pain in the ass. You can always play against a friend, too, but Eggman is one dude that needs to be vanquished, and this time around, you have more route options. In the original title, your crazy dash would come to an unfortunate end if you missed a crucial jump. But this time around, the developers have decided to be a bit more lenient, as you can continue your blue streak even if you can't follow the default path. So you fell, so what? There's a place to run around down here! And besides, this type of gameplay mode isn't the only attraction; Sonic Rivals 2 includes no less than six new battle modes, all carefully worked into the main Story Mode. We're willing to bet a lot of these sound somewhat similar, too…
Originally a first-person shooter invention, Capture the Flag has become a multiplayer option that pops up in just about every possible game nowadays. Here, we get Capture the Chao (ha-ha), which is exactly what it sounds like- race into your opponent's stronghold, nab the Chao, and return it to your home base without getting smacked. Then you've got an age-old elementary school classic, King of the Hill, which has you attempting to stay within a certain zone for a certain amount of time, constantly attempting to dodge a barrage of fire. King of the Hill always rocks! If you want something a bit more Sonic-oriented, you can participate in the Ring Battle, which is also self-explanatory (whoever ends up with the most rings wins), and a Laps Race, which is the Sonic/platforming version of Need for Speed. Personally, we like the idea of the Tag mode, which has you and your opponent tossing a bomb back and forth until it explodes…it goes without saying you don't want to be holding it when it goes off. This sounds a bit more like Hot Potato to us, but either way, it sounds uber-entertaining. All of these modes appear to be great fun for two players, but there's another feature designed to be the perfect party option.
It's known as Knockout, which is like combining Sonic with Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, only these matches are a best-of-five. You both start off with a fixed number of rings, and you're seeking to knock off as many rings as possible; once your opponent doesn't have any left, you can deliver the "knockout" blow. But just like in the regular story mode, any lost rings can be regained provided you move fast enough, and remember, that's your "armor." This is the kind of multiplayer frenzy that will likely deliver maximum entertainment for an extended period of time, provided the combat mechanic – how we attack our opponent – is as refined as the platforming aspects. While it seems clear that Sonic Rivals 2 has a wealth of options and features, for both single-player and multiplayer, we just hope Sega isn't stretching themselves too thin. Capture the Chao and Knockout? They sound sweet, but let's just hope those controls stay solid and responsive, regardless of which gameplay mode you choose. Perhaps Sega truly is working on a "real" Sonic for home consoles, but any 2D Sonic – like this one – is plenty "real" enough for us.
All of these cool modes are simply add-ons to the single-player story mode, too, and there's even more to do! We've got Cup Circuits, Free Play, Card Trade Mode, and all kinds of extra battles and bosses to discover and tackle, which puts the "replayability" of this game through the freakin' roof. For handheld users, especially those who have a lot of downtime while on the go, Sonic Rivals 2 could be just the ticket. Granted, there are plenty of high-profile holiday titles out there – and that includes Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+ for the PSP – but for good old-fashioned platforming hectic fun, you can always turn to Sonic and Co.
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A plane with nobody aboard crashed in a field near Nipawin, Sask., and sure enough, nobody was hurt.
It happened shortly before 6 p.m. CST Thursday at the Nipawin Airport, the RCMP said.
An initial investigation revealed the pilot tried to "prop start" the plane by standing in front and spinning the propeller by hand.
The engine turned over, but before he could get inside the Aeronca Chief two-seater, it began moving forward on the taxiway, gaining enough speed after 10 metres to become airborne.
Police said the pilot was left behind, embarrassed but uninjured.
A little later, the plane crashed.
The Transportation Safety Board was notified but an official told CBC News that aside from noting the incident, it would not be pursuing the investigation any further.
Nipawin is about 270 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon.
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by Amber on Oct. 10, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Number one wasn't but the second and all after.
by Tianna on Oct. 10, 2012 at 1:37 PM
My first 2 were planned. Jonah was a very unexpected surprise. I'm so blessed God chose to give him to us though, he's amazing!
Both were not actively trying for, but not trying to avoid either. We were of the mind set of if it happens it happens
by Member on Oct. 12, 2012 at 1:20 PM
My first was planned. My second was apparently supposed to be ;) Total surprise.
by Bronze Member on Oct. 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM
My ds no my dd yes
by Bronze Member on Oct. 12, 2012 at 4:30 PM
I had 3 that weren't, the one that we did plan we lost :-(
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And so it is. That leaked Limited Edition PS3 Killzone 3 Bundle is real, Sony has announced to no surprises, and it's coming on launch day — next Tuesday. For $299.99 you'll get a 160GB PS3 Slim, and a standard copy of 3D and Move-compatible Killzone 3.
This massive package joins the Killzone 3 Helghast Edition as another pricey way to score Guerrilla's sequel, as well as yet another option to get into the SOCOM 4 multiplayer beta, which will sit nicely on those 160 GeeBees if you pop for the console.
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Years ago a very boyishly cute and totally sexy man hit the small screen in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman- Dean Cain!
I instantly fell in love with him as Superman/Clark Kent and the chemistry with him and Teri Hatcher was wonderful!
Dean grew up in California and excelled in sports. He attended Princeton University and after graduation, Dean was drafted by the Buffalo Bills. A knee injury during training camp, however, ended his career. After that Dean turned to screenwriting and commercials, eventually landing the role as Clark Kent/Superman.
Dean will be starring in a number of projects in 2011, so keep an eye out for him!
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| crystal789 chapter 1 . 4/10/2017
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| Guest chapter 1 . 11/17/2012
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| Insanity-Plus chapter 1 . 3/31/2012
Beautifully done! I've read this story a couple times before, but had not come around to reviewing it until now. I really love this story, probably the best Vampire Fic on FF, if I do say so myself!
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Hindu traditions are ancient and eternal too. But we the Indians fail to recognize our rich traditions while the foreigners are trying to learn about our traditions. Unless somebody else tells about our rich traditional treasure, we dont even believe in it.
Marriage is not a celebration of a ceremony. Marriage is not all about exchange of rings or garlands. Its all about a process of promising each other for leading a conjugal life. We never try to find the meaning of mantras chant by Purohits during the marriage process. These days, we just care for photos and videos and hardly pay any attention to the mantras, chant by purohits, since we feel it as the headache of purohit.
The Sanskrit word Vivah originated from three root sounds vi + vah + ghai which means a very special dedication.
Iyam Sita Mama Sutha, Sahadharmachari thapa Pratheechcha Chainam Bhadram Thae Pannim Grihneeshwa Pa¯nina
According to Valmiki Ramayana - Maharaja Janaka tells Sri Rama while introducing his daughter Sita to Rama; that she is Sita his daughter, dedicating her to him and requests him to accept his daughter as his wife (better half).
A Hindu marriage joins two individuals for life, so that they can pursue dharma (duty), artha (possessions), kama (physical desires), and moksha (ultimate spiritual release) together. Hindu wedding ceremony at its core is essentially a Vedic yajna (a fire-sacrifice), It has a deep origin in the ancient ceremony of cementing the bonds of two families together.
The primary witness of a Hindu marriage is the fire-deity (or the Sacred Fire) Agni, and by law and tradition, no Hindu marriage is deemed complete unless seven encirclements have been made around Sacred Fire, by the bride and the groom together.
The love begins with the marriage for Indians, the love ends with the marriage for others as said by a poet.
The marriage procedures, their sanctity, their aim, the respectability they carry etc. can not be seen in any traditions in the world except in the holy land India as said by Madam Annie Besant.
The need of the marriage
Wife and husband are the two wheels of the life chariot. No one is superior to each other. Once they are married, they are not just two individuals, they are couple. Modern age life style brought personal egos and complexes into the lives. As long as there were no external influences, our traditions cherished.
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Author Notes: For vegetarians, eating iron-rich vegetables should be part of a daily diet. And after a weekend of fun I could also use some delicious vitamins too. Vegetables contain non-heme iron so it's important to aid absorption with Vitamin C. A cosy brain boosting breakfast is the perfect way to start a Sunday. And remember to opt out of that cup-of-joe, it inhibits iron absorption to a degree! A lovely glass of orange juice will give you all the energy you need. —Etherealpeanut
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Ramming Speed's Van Broken Into in Italy
Life as a touring musician is far from easy. Forget the endless drives, stomach-destroying fast food and scummy promoters — one of the most constant, looming fears of anyone who tours for a living — or at all — is getting equipment or a vehicle stolen. There have been a rash of incidents just this year (remember poor Torche?), and now the plague has spread overseas and hit some of Boston's native sons pretty damn hard.
Beantown thrash/crust/grinders Ramming Speed are currently pounding the pavement on a massive European tour, and all was going just dandy until earlier this week. Their van was broken into in Florence, Italy, and all of the band's money, passports and personal effects were stolen. Drummer Jonah posted an account on the band's Facebook page explaining the situation and shedding some light on how the band plans to recover. Instead of asking for donations, Ramming Speed will be creating a limited-edition merch pack and selling them to fans in hopes of raising enough money to cover their heavy losses.
Jonah added, "If anyone wants to send us $20 or $30 (add an extra $5 if you're outside the U.S.) we'll hit you with that, a pair of Ramming Speed sunglasses (while supplies last) and a copy of our new '5 Years' tape (containing unreleased and live songs) as soon as we get home and have time to put it all together."
As far as what design we'll see gracing that T-shirt? "Since this all just happened, I'm honestly not sure what the shirt will have on it, but I can see it pretty much going one of two directions. Either A) something brutal like a big upside down cross, or B) something retarded like Rambo eating breakfast at waffle house while a dolphin jerks off rainbows onto his pancakes, but the rainbows are made out of alligators and they all have chainsaws for feet. Those interested can send the money to email@example.com. Please put 'F—ed in Florence' as the subject and your address and shirt size in the message," Jonah asked.
There you have it, folks. Dig deep and do what you can to help out one of the hardest-working bands in heavy metal make their way back home — and get a bad-ass T-shirt while you're at it!.
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Updated 8:55 pm, Friday, December 28, 2012
SCHENECTADY — An overloaded extension cord in a second-floor apartment that had several electrical appliances plugged into it ignited a fire that forced authorities to shut down a busy stretch of State Street for several hours Friday, Fire Chief Michael Della Rocco said.
City fire investigators also discovered a generator on the second floor of the four-story brick building where two people had been living even though it supposed to be vacant, the chief said.
A third person, who the Syracuse-area owner told fire investigators took care of the building, lived on the third floor. The occupants were not home when the fire started around 5:30 p.m. Thusday at 245 State St., Della Rocco said.
The fire traveled up the stairwell into an adjoining building in the rear, he added.
"There is a great deal of fire damage in the rear because the wind was traveling in the direction," Della Rocco said.
A sign painted on one side of the brick building reads "Patton and Hall Shoes and Hosiery." It was apparently once operated as a fitness facility and houses a full-size wrestling ring on the third floor, the chief said.
The chief said investigators were also trying to determine the cause of a house fire Thursday night in the attic of 1009 Strong St. in Hamilton Hill.
Fire crews arrived to find flames shooting out of the front attic window and confined the blaze to the attic. The home was supposed to be empty, but there was evidence it had been inhabited, the chief said.


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The program entails the study of physical, social and economic problems involved in integrating resource management and maintaining environmental quality, and the physical geography of the island of the Commonwealth of Dominica which is part of the West Indies and is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea (15° 25' N,61° 20' W), situated between the two French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Students will also enjoy the uniqueness of the island that is determined by its geology. Dominica is a rugged mountainous island of volcanic origin (highest point is Morne Diablotin 1, 447 m). Dominica has a total land area of 754 km2. Roughly 75% of the island is covered by thickly wooded mountains, with more than one quarter of it protected as national parks or forest reserves. It is the most mountainous of the Lesser Antilles, and its volcanic peaks are cones of lava craters and include Boiling Lake, the second-largest, thermally active lake in the world (World Factbook, 2007). The interior of the island is dominated by a series of high peaks and deeply incised valleys, which are carpeted by deep forest. The Clyde, Pagua, Rosalie, Roseau and the Layou Rivers flow from the central ridge of mountain peaks to the coast.
The program will be based at the Government's Training Center in the center of the Capital City, Roseau. You will interact with students from the Dominica State College as well as other American students at two Medical Schools, Ross Medical University and All Saints Medical University that are based on the island. You will learn about the Physical Geography of the Commonwealth of Dominica through visits to the Boiling Lake, the Morne Trois Pitton National Park, the tropical rain forest and you will experience the contrast in Geography as one travels from lowland (grass land) to highland (mountain vegetation and fauna) over a span of less than eight miles.
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For details, see How to set up FTS to work together with SCALA.
How to show this window
Ctrl + 16 or from Scale and Explorations (Ctrl + 17) or from the SCALA drop list in the scales menu.
How to use this window
First, visit the download page and download and install SCALA - see the tip for that button for more info about that.
Then browse to find the location of SCALA on your computer, usually C:\Program Files\Scala22\scala.exe
Then download and unzip the SCALA scales and browseto find them using Browse for SCALA scales
Then click the button to Make all the SCALA related files.
Now you should find the SCALA scales in a big drop list available from the More Scales list (available from the scales Reset menu or you get to it from the main window scales list by following the links at the end). You can find the SCALA modes lists in the same place.
You will also be able to launch FTS from SCALA using File | @smithy in SCALA, all set up with your current SCALA scale.
To configure how FTS starts up from SCALA, run Update Smithy.cmd only, or for techy users, change the smithy.cmd files in Make scales drop lists from Folders, & Opts for FTS <-> SCALA (Ctrl + 88)
Visit SCALA download page...
Get the Scala program here...
(or click on the button to visit this page).
Following the instructions, you need to install the GTK+ runtime environment from http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/old.html I found that SCALA also seems to need some extra dlls that get installed with Gimp such as intl.dll so installed Gimp as well.
Then I find you also may need to REBOOT before SCALA can find the dlls in the GIMP folder. If you get error messages try that first before you try anything else.
shows the file names as they are made
(or: Update Smithy.cmd only)
Updates it to launch the current version of Tune Smithy...
This is useful if you have several versions of FTS, or the same version installed in several different folders. You can click this button to change which one gets launched from SCALA when you use the @smithy command in SCALA. It will update it to launch the version you are running when you click the button.
Show current scale in SCALA
Launch SCALA with the current scale for FTS.
It launches SCALA with the scale from FTS already loaded - this is the scale shown in Scales Drop List (Ctrl + 110) or Template:Ww104 etc..
It also shows the scale in SCALA.
This is the output for the pygmie scale
Pygmie scale
0: 1/1 0.000 unison, perfect prime
1: 8/7 231.174 septimal whole tone
2: 21/16 470.781 narrow fourth
3: 3/2 701.955 perfect fifth
4: 7/4 968.826 harmonic seventh
5: 2/1 1200.000 octave
The third column can show various things. The preset for this button is to set it to show cents. If you want to change this, edit the SCALA .cmd file using the Edit button in Make scales drop lists from Folders, & Opts for FTS <-> SCALA (Ctrl + 88). See the tool tip help for that button for more details.
Now that you have the scale in SCALA, you can use any SCALA command - see the SCALA help for details. I will just mention a couple often used by FTS users. (NB while exploring SCALA, be sure to explore some of the fun midi instruments in SCALA in its Analyse menu :-)).
For instance, try SHOW INTERVALS to show all intervals between pairs of notes in the scale.
As a shortcut you only need to type SH I (first few letters of each word)
This is the result:
Interval class, Number of incidences, Size:
1: 3 8/7 231.174 cents septimal whole tone
1: 1 147/128 239.607 cents
1: 1 7/6 266.871 cents septimal minor third
2: 1 64/49 462.348 cents
2: 2 21/16 470.781 cents narrow fourth
2: 2 4/3 498.045 cents perfect fourth
3: 2 3/2 701.955 cents perfect fifth
3: 2 32/21 729.219 cents wide fifth
3: 1 49/32 737.652 cents
4: 1 12/7 933.129 cents septimal major sixth
4: 1 256/147 960.393 cents
4: 3 7/4 968.826 cents harmonic seventh
The interval class is the number of notes that make up the interval.
You can copy / paste information from the SCALA output window to the clipboard in the usual way. You can also log all output from SCALA to a text file using SCALA | File | Save Window Text to... - then use File | Close text file when finished.
To show the intervals ordered according to size rather than interval class, use the /TOTAL switch:
Maybe now you wonder where some of these intervals are located in the scale. You use SHOW LOCATIONS for this.:
Let's find out where the other perfect fifth is:
Locations of 3/2:
3: 0 - 3
3: 1 - 4 diff. -35.697
3: 2 - 5 diff. -27.264
3: 3 - 6 diff. -27.264
3: 4 - 7
Total of 5 ...
(various details about the search)
It's found the two exact ones, and also the three approximate ones.
0 - 3 means the 3/2 is between degrees 0 and 3, i.e. the first and fouth notes of the scale. So this is the obvious one, from the first note of the scale up to 3/2.
Where is the other one? It's between the fourth and the seventh degrees, but the scale only has five notes. So, this interval straddles the octave division. In fact, it's between 7/4 and 21/8.
You can play your scale in Scala from Analyse | Chromatic Clavier, and play using the mouse, or using letter keys, with various options - see the SCALA help for details.
In FTS, you can play it from the PC Keyboard using PC Keyboard Player (Ctrl + 112) or Template:W113
You can see what the degree is because it gets shown on the keyboard as you play, and also the ratio.
In the same way, we can now look for any other intervals in this scale which interest us, the septimal minor third say:
Septimal minor third:
Locations of 7/6:
1: 0 - 1 diff. 35.697
1: 1 - 2 diff. 27.264
1: 2 - 3 diff. 35.697
1: 3 - 4
1: 4 - 5 diff. 35.697
Total of 5...
And so on...
Make drop lists from SCALA archives or scales folders, and configure how to start Scala from FTS and vice versa
Make list of all scales in folder, SCALA modes lists && configure smithy.cmd...
You can use this window to make a scales list for use in FTS from all your saved SCALA scales in any folder. The obvious one to make is the list of all the scales in the SCALA archive, but if you are into scale construction yourself for instance, or have other collections of SCALA scales you can go on to make more lists of scales for any folder you like.
You can also make arpeggios lists in FTS from the modes list that comes with SCALA - these are very useful if you want to explore the relevant scales in FTS, e.g. the various n-ets.
Finally you can also configure the show_xxx.cmd file to configure how SCALA starts up from FTS. This is used for the Show current scale in SCALA button - see the tool tip help for Edit it... for more details.
Help = F1
Click for help for this window. Or F1. Other opts: Shift , Alt, Ctrl + click...
F1 or click shows the help for the current window in your web browser.
Some windows may have no help yet in which case the help icon is shown crossed out with a red line.
Shift + F1 or Shift + Click brings up the tool tips extra help window (this window) to show any extra help for a tool tip.
You can tell if a tool tip has extra help if it ends ... like this one.
Ctrl + F1 or Ctrl + click takes you to the list of keyboard shortcuts for Tune Smithy.
Alt + F1 or Alt + click (alternatively Caps lock physically held down + F1 or Click) takes you to the on-line page at the robertinventor.com web site about the current main window task - which gives a short introduction to it for newbies to the program. If there is no on-line page specific to a task, takes you to the main tune smithy page on the web site.
Since the help for Tune Smithy is currently a bit out of date and needs to be redone completely for the new 3.0 release, then you may find the on-line page for some of the newer tasks particularly useful.
Organise Windows = F2
Or F2 - Reset / save / open for individual windows, right click for cat. list...
Shows the Organise windows window - which you can use to reset all the parameters for the current window - or save them all, or open previously saved parameters for just this window. Also has a drop list of all the windows and their shortcuts.
Scales Dialog Star
Tip of the day - Scales category - right click for neighbouring windows...
Left click for a tip of the day in this category.
Right click to see a menu of neighbouring windows.
The neighbours are the ones you most often move to after this one or within a minute of this one, arranged by popularity.
So as you continue to use FTS, it will learn your habits, and the neighbouring windows listed here, should be the ones you most often visit after this one.
Neighbours, and Previous - Up - Next
Help For Tool Tip - Shift + F1 (Ctrl + 141)
Make scales lists from Folders, & configure show SCALA from FTS (Ctrl + 88)
Scale and Explorations (Ctrl + 17)
N.B. This list of neighbours may change when these pages are updated.


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The band was formed under the new name out of Thin Lizzy in 2012, and had two previous albums – All Hell Breaks Loose (2013) and The Killer Instinct (2015). Heavy Fire was produced this year by Nick Raskulinecz who has worked with Foo Fighters, Deftones and Rush in the past.
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Sri Lanka's history dates back more than 2,500 years to create a culture featuring the hallmarks of the ancient monarchy, Buddhist influences, British and Dutch rule and modern day independence. Famous for its tea and coffee plantations, spices, rubber and sugar exports, you will also appreciate firsthand the workmanship and vibrant colour of textiles produced in Sri Lanka. Taste, touch and see the amazing beauty and heritage of colourful Sri Lanka.
Welcome to the pearl of the Indian Ocean, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka. This haven of natural beauty includes 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, pristine beaches along 1,330 km of coastline and 15 national parks with an abundance of wildlife, 350 waterfalls and 250 acres of botanical gardens. Sri Lankas history dates back more than 2,500 years to create a culture featuring the hallmarks of the ancient monarchy, Buddhist influences, British and Dutch rule and modern day independence. Famous for its tea and coffee plantations, spices, rubber and sugar exports, you will also appreciate firsthand the workmanship and vibrant colour of textiles produced in Sri Lanka. Taste, touch and see the amazing beauty and heritage of colourful Sri Lanka.
14 Days
Day 1
Australia – Sri Lanka – Negombo
Your tour begins with your flight from Australia via Singapore to Colombo where we are greeted by our Tour Guide who will take care of us throughout our tour of Sri Lanka. Arrive late evening and transfer to our hotel for check in.
2 nights Negombo: Jetwing Sea Hotel (4 star)
Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning at our beach-front hotel. This afternoon we board our coach and enjoy a highlights tour of Negombo which includes the amazing fish markets, plus several buildings that date back to the Dutch and Portuguese colonial days including the Dutch Fort and Catholic Church. The sandy beaches, sea, colourful wooden boats and markets provide a scenic backdrop. Arrive back at our hotel before dinner.
Day 3
Negombo – Pinnawala – Sigiriya
Today we depart early from Negombo and travel up to the Central Province region which is dominated by Sigiriya Rock. We stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where we will see elephants up close in a natural setting, bathing in the Maha Oya River. From 5 baby elephants when it opened in 1975, the orphanage now has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. After leaving Pinnawala we continue our drive into the Central Province Region, arriving at the iconic Sigiriya Rock for photos. Here we visit the Sigiriya Museum which has a diorama of the site and provides an excellent overview
and explanation of Sigiriya's cultural importance. After leaving "Lion Rock" we check into the beautiful Aliya Resort and Spa which offers wonderful views in the distance of the sprawling paddy fields.
3 nights Sigiriya: Aliya Resort & Spa (5 star)
Our guide will cover the history of Sigiriya "Lion Rock" which is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred to by locals as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance. The palace is located on a massive rocky plateau 370 metres above sea level and includes remnants of a ruined palace surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains. Please note: the journey to the top and return is some 3,000 steps and over some uneven terrain. A high level of fitness is required.
Day 4
Ancient City of Anuradhapura
After breakfast we visit one of the better kept ruins of Ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage City of Anuradhapura. Re-founded in 4th Century BC, Anuradhapura became the capital of Ceylon and the sacred city of Buddhism, home to the most renowned relic, the sacred Bodhi tree, planted in 3rd Century BC. This afternoon, our guide will introduce us to some of Anuradhapura's sacred sites such as the Siri Maha Bodhi, Ruvanveliseya Dagaba, Samadhi Buddha and the Twin Ponds, all rich in Buddhist faith culture and practices. Return to our resort for late lunch and a relaxing afternoon poolside before meeting up for dinner.
Day 5
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa – Elephant and Wildlife Jeep Safari
After breakfast at the hotel we proceed to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a World Heritage site which was built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD. We then visit sites including the Royal Palace, Audience Hall, Pool, Sacred Quadrangle "The Vatadage", Shiva Temple, Lankathilake, Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic. Our last stop is at the Gal Viharaya where we will see 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures carved out of rock. After leaving the ancient city, visit the Polonnaruwa Woodcarving Factory before lunch. In the afternoon we proceed to the Minneriya National Park where we experience an Elephant and Wildlife Jeep Safari. Dry zone plant and animal species are common and elephants are in plenty. After our safari we return to our hotel to freshen up before dinner.
Day 6
Sigiriya – Matale – Kandy
An early start today as we travel to the spiritual city of Kandy, surrounded by greenery and the great Mahaweli River. On the way, we stop in Matale, where we visit the extraordinarily colourful and ornate Sri Muthumariamman Hindu Temple. Next we visit the Baba and Island Batik Factory to see true quality design, artistry and workmanship of Batik, an ancient art of painting cloth. We then get to experience the traditional spices that Sri Lanka is renowned for at the Ranweli Spice Garden. Take the opportunity to sample scents and flavours such as cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla and cardamom. After lunch at the gardens, we continue our journey down to Kandy where, after checking into our hotel, we'll enjoy a Cultural Kandyan dance and fire eating performance before returning to our hotel for dinner.
2 nights Kandy: Earl's Regency Hotel (5 star)
Day 7
Botanical Gardens – Tooth Relic Temple
This morning we take a guided stroll through the lush Royal Botanical Gardens of Peredeniya, established in 1821 on over 140 acres, found in a loop in the Mahaweli River, the longest river in Sri Lanka. Today the Gardens have one of the largest collections of around 4,000 species of flora from sub-tropical climates around the world. Leaving the gardens we travel up to E.W. Balasuriya & Co Gem Factory, where we enjoy a wonderful insight into the history and mining of gemstones in Sri Lanka and also have a chance to check out the beautiful stones and set jewellery pieces in the showroom. The National Gem of Sri Lanka is the blue sapphire, one of the most celebrated gem varieties in the world. The world's biggest blue sapphire was recently found in a Sri Lankan mine, weighing an astonishing 1,404 carats. Following lunch in the restaurant we take a stroll past the beautiful Kandy Lake on our way to the Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) the most important shrine in the country, which houses a relic of a tooth of Buddha taken from his funeral pyre in 543 BC. Return to the hotel later in the day for dinner.
Day 8
Labookellie Tea Centre – Hakgala Gardens - Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast we depart Kandy and proceed to the Nuwara Eliya via the stunning Ramboda Falls and Labookellie Tea Centre. Our drive to Nuwara Eliya is a picturesque journey through the mountains and Sri Lanka's tea growing centre, where we will relish the endless views of tea carpeted valleys and the bright flash of the "tea pluckers" in their pimento, fuchsia and cerise coloured saris. We stop at Ramboda Falls and after taking in the spectacular views and enjoying lunch above the falls, we continue our scenic drive through the tea country before arriving at the Labookellie Tea Centre for a short
factory tour and a cuppa in the tearooms. We then continue through the delightful township of Nuwara Eliya before arriving at the Hakgala Botanical Garden. Heading back into Nuwara Eliya we pass by Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya Race Course and the picturesque 18 hole golf course. We also pass by stunning English styled country homes and gardens then check into our hotel before dinner. We will have time to take a stroll across to the Grand Hotel where we are able to admire the beautiful gardens surrounding the Elizabethan-era style hotel.
Overnight: Araliya Green Hills Hotel (4 star)
Day 9
Nuwara Eliya – Ella Gap - Yala National Park
Wildlife Safari
From Nuwara Eliya, we descend down through the panoramic hill country to the jungles of Yala. Our route takes us through stunning countryside littered with valleys of colourful houses and terraced veggie gardens, glorious waterfalls and amazing gorges. We arrive in the small village of Ella where we enjoy beautiful views of Ella Gap and Adams Peak. We enjoy a comfort stop at the Ella Mountain Heaven Hotel before stopping again at Ravana Falls for a photo shoot. We then continue our drive down to Yala enjoying a late lunch on arrival at our hotel. Midafternoon we visit Yala National Park which is famous for the elusive leopard. While there, we will take a Jeep Safari accompanied by a naturalist guide where we may also see the Sloth Bear, Crocodiles and the Asian Elephant. Return to our hotel to freshen up before dinner.
Overnight: Jetwing Yala Hotel (5 star).
Day 10
Yala – Galle - Bentota
After breakfast our journey skirts the sea shore and for mile upon mile, bay succeeds bay. Arrive in Matara, the most important settlement on the south coast. The town contains many remnants of Sri Lanka's colonial past and is divided by the island's third longest river, the Nilwala Ganga – a beautiful wide expanse of water that splits the old town from the new. Next we travel to the city of Galle. Once the chief port of Ceylon, this city has now been declared a World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most well preserved colonial-era cities in South East Asia. Enjoy lunch at the Galle Fort precinct before taking a walking tour through the cobbled stone pathways of the Galle Fort. There will also be an opportunity to see the Dutch museum and the Dutch church within the precinct. This afternoon we visit the Tsunami Photo Museum and also the Tsunami Monument. On the 26th of December 2004 the tsunami hit countries across the Indian Ocean with Sri Lanka also in its destructive path. This afternoon
we check into our hotel with time to relax before dinner.
2 nights: Centara Ceysands Resort (4 star)
Day 11
Tuk Tuk by Brief Gardens - Half Day Free
After breakfast we will experience a unique part of Sri Lanka as we board our Tuk Tuk with Sri Lankan driver/guide and depart inland to the unique Brief Gardens and House. The estate was formerly a rubber plantation and offers excellent views and unique artwork and wonderful murals of Sri Lankan life. The murals were created by Australian artist Donald Friend, who originally came for six days but stayed six years. Other guests, Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier stayed here during the filming of Elephant Walk in 1953. Later in the morning we return to our resort by Tuk Tuk enjoying some very special commentary and sightseeing with our Sri Lankan driver/guide. The remainder of the day is at leisure where we can relax at the hotel, take a stroll along the beach, enjoy some downtown shopping, a spa treatment or just relax by the pool. Tonight we all meet for dinner at the hotel.
Day 12
Galle – Colombo
We make our way up to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. After a short introductory tour of Colombo we arrive at the Old Dutch Hospital Precinct comprising cafes, restaurants and retail shops. Please note lunch is at own cost. This afternoon we check into our hotel for some free time prior to joining back together for our farewell dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Cinnamon Grand Hotel or Movenpick Hotel
Day 13
Colombo – Australia
This morning after breakfast we board our bus where our guide will introduce us to some of Colombo's curious sites such as the vibrant markets of Pettah, Independence Memorial Hall, Town Hall, Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre plus more. The rest of the day is at leisure before transferring late evening to the Colombo International Airport for our flight back to Australia.
Day 14
In Flight – Home
After our overnight flight via Singapore, we arrive back in Australia with many wonderful highlights to reflect on from our tour of Sri Lanka. On arrival, our staff will be there to greet you and will have your transfers arranged.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Special Fare: $5,499.00 each
Single Supplement available: $1,280.00 extra
Non-refundable Deposit: $300.00 each payable within 14 days of booking.
Progress Payment: $1,000.00 each by 7 September, 2017.
Final Balance: Payable by November 24, 2017 thank you.
Please note: All prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, meals, accommodation and flights (including taxes) as specified. If you do not have a travelling companion, we will make every endeavour to put you in touch with another traveller, otherwise single accommodation will be charged. Please note, limited single accommodation available.
TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel Insurance is essential and should be taken out at time of booking to cover the following cancellation charges.
CANCELLATION In the event of cancellation the following charges are applicable:
Up to 160 days prior to departure $300 non-refundable deposit retained
Between 159 and 101 days prior to departure 15% of fare retained
100 days or less prior to departure 100% of fare retained
· Return airfares from Brisbane or Sydney including taxes
· Tour fully escorted from Australia (subject to minimum numbers being met)
· Taxi home pickup and return* to Brisbane Airport if departing from Brisbane
· Transfers from the Hunter and Central Coast to Sydney Airport if departing from Sydney
· Coach/Bus touring in Sri Lanka as per itinerary
· 12 nights accommodation in 4 & 5 star hotels as per itinerary
· Attraction fees, English speaking guides, attractions & touring as per itinerary
· Breakfast, lunch & dinner as per itinerary (31 meals)
· Gratuities for Tour Guide, Driver and Helper
· Visa approx. $50 AUD
· Tips to porters, hotel staff, tour operators
You do require a visa when travelling to Sri Lanka. A visa can be applied for via the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) official website of the Department of Immigration & Emigration of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The ETA is issued through an on-line system. No passport copies, documents or photographs are required. There is no requirement to endorse the ETA on the passport. On arrival at the port of entry in Sri Lanka produce your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry to obtain the necessary clearance. It is advisable for you to bring a copy of the ETA approval notice along with you. This approval incurs an administration fee and is not included in your tour fare. All passengers travelling will be contacted with further information after the final payment due date.
ACCOMMODATION If you do not have a travelling companion, we will make every endeavour to put you in touch with another traveller of the same gender, otherwise single accommodation will be charged.
TAXI PICKUP* A taxi home pickup and return is provided to persons who reside in the greater Brisbane area. That is, anywhere from Bribie Island in the north, Ipswich & surrounds in the west to Jacobs Well in the south. Special arrangements can be made for travellers living outside these areas.
TRANSFERS FROM THE HUNTER AND CENTRAL COAST Various pickup and return locations are available throughout the Hunter and Central Coast. Transfers to Sydney Airport are included in your fare.
PASSPORTS It is essential that all Australian passports have at least 6 months validity from the time of tour return (i.e. Expires no earlier than September 21, 2018). If you do not have an Australian Passport you may require additional documentation.
FITNESS TO TRAVEL - It is essential that your Doctor is aware of your wish to undertake this tour. Please make your Doctor aware that you will have approximately 8 hour flight to Singapore and a 4 hour flight to Colombo. Your Doctor will be able to guide you and recommend any precautions you may need to take. If you require a walking aid or have any medical condition it is also essential for you to address this with us. If you require a walking aid or have any medical condition it is also essential for you to address this with us. A
reasonable amount of fitness is required for this tour and please be aware that showers may be over baths.
MEDICATION - It is essential that you take enough prescription medication with you for the entire tour. Please note that all medication (both prescription and non-prescription) must be in its original packaging. Please carry a letter from your Doctor authorising your medication for customs purposes. It is strongly recommended that you also carry something for sniffles and coughs, and the relief of diarrhoea, even if you dont use it. Pharmacies may not always be easily accessible.
VACCINATIONS - Please consult your GP or Travel Doctor to obtain specific travel health advice in relation to individual needs and intended travel including advice on vaccinations, anti-malarial and other medications based on past vaccination history and present medical conditions.
LUGGAGE Airlines require that your suitcase must not weigh more than 20kg and total linear measurement (i.e. length+depth+width) not exceed 150cm. As a customs requirement, you need to be able to handle your luggage yourself at the airports. Whilst on tour your luggage will be delivered to your room at each motel.
HAND LUGGAGE Is to be no more than 6kg and total linear measurement not exceeding 100cm. Cabin luggage must consist of 1 item maximum. (E.g. handbag or camera bag or travel bag.) Please note: strict rules apply to items carried in your hand luggage during flights, including sharp objects, liquids, aerosols and gels. We will advise you of these rules at the information session prior to tour, or you may contact our office for further details.
ITINERARY AND TOUR ARRANGMENTS There may be a need to alter or amend this itinerary, accommodation or sightseeing arrangements from those published with little or no notice. This may be due to road conditions, weather, safety factors, re-schedule of services and other operational considerations at the time. Such decisions will be made in the interest of the passengers comfort and safety.
INFORMATION SESSION An information session will be held approximately two weeks prior to departure where you will receive all documentation including airport transfer times.
MONEY The Sri Lankan Rupee is the currency required for this tour and credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are generally accepted. Further details will be advised at the Information Session prior to your departure.
TRAVEL ADVICE The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade produces up to date travel advisories for Australian travellers which can be accessed by phoning (07) 3405 4799 or email email@example.com. Alternately, visit their website: www.smartraveller.gov.au
Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have further queries.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
|Contact Details
|Belmont Shops S
| Bus Stop on Pacific Hwy (Southbound) near
Marshall Property, Belmont
|Charlestown Smart St
| Bus Zone in Smart St outside Presbyterian Church
(opposite library car park), Charlestown
|Doyalson Wentworth Ave S
| Bus stop past RSL Club (Southbound)
Cnr Pacific Hwy & Wentworth Ave, Doyalson
|Home pickups
| Taxi home pickups and returns are provided.
Contact us to see if your address is included.
|Hornsby Railway Station
| Hornsby Railway Station. Pickup at the bottom of
the bus rank, near roundabout opp hotel
|Kariong Information Ctr
| At Kariong Information Centre car park,
The Avenue, Kariong
|New Lambton Wests S
| Bus Stop on Hobart Rd near Harker Oval
across from Wests Leagues Club, New Lambton
|Swansea Blackswan S
| Bus stop approaching Blackswan Waterfront Motel
on Pacific Hwy (Southbound), Swansea
|Sydney Domestic Airport
| Sydney Domestic Airport - Meet at Qantas Groups
Check-in located on ground floor at Terminal 3.
|Thornton AAJ Depot
| All Australian Journeys - Thornton Depot
3 Woodford Place, Thornton
|Tuggerah Westfield
| Bus stop near cinemas at the back of
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I finished ch6, my app is working fine except that the CSS file is not being used. Im using Rails v3.2.1 and so I downloaded the updated source code from the book website which is v3.2 and that works perfectly. So I would like to know what configurations I have to make so it will match the updated source code. I asked on #rubyonrails IRC channel and they say the current version of Rails uses the asset pipeline, which means that assets are put in the /app/asset folder instead of the public folder. Here is my non-working project which is configured the way the book says to set it up: https://github.com/arquebus257WeaMag/depot I would like to know how to configure this so it matches the updated version of the Rails code.
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Have you tried stand up paddle-boarding (SUP) or know anyone who owns a board? I've noticed more and more stand up paddleboards popping up in magazines over the past few years, usually mentioned by a fit celebrity or cited as a workout. I had no idea there was a magazine specifically dedicated to SUP and it wasn't until last year that I saw one with my own two eyes. I was eating dinner at a restaurant in Seattle and out on the calm water a couple was watching the sunset from their SUP. I was so envious! If you've ever watched the sunset over the water you know what an amazing view it is, now imagine being on the water while it's setting. Breathtaking. Apparently I'm not the only newbie to SUP. According to the 2013 Outdoor Participation Report, "Stand up paddling had the highest number of new participants in the past year. More than half of stand up paddling participants tried the sport for the first time in 2012."
Even though I had a lot of interest in SUP, I didn't get the chance to try it for myself until this past weekend. My local outdoors store, Townsend Bertram & CO, hosted an event along with BIC (yep, the same people that run the pen game have a big hand in water board sporting equipment) to introduce SUP to those of us who have never tried it. There's a large number of lakes and rivers in NC, not to mention the Outer Banks area, so what better place to entice people to get into SUP? At least that's what I thought when I signed up for the free event.
K and I headed to the lake on full hoagie-bellies (that's sub-bellies to you [katie here: haha, Calder and I argue about this all of the time, thanks for the data!]) excited to try something new. Once we checked-in we were assigned a number. The friendly folks at Townsend Bertram & CO would periodically call out numbers, which was the cue to step on down to the waterside. First the paddle was adjusted for height. You raise your arm straight up into the air, but let your wrist hang limp. The top of the paddle handle should just touch your palm. Then the instructors picked a board depending on our height, weight and intended use. There are different boards for racing, yoga, surfing and just plain paddling around. K and I both tried standard boards the first time out. He was on a 10'6" while I was on a 10'4". I wasn't that nervous about the whole thing, but I think K thought it was going to be harder than it was. I only saw one person out of 70 fall the entire day! You simply wade out into the water, hoist yourself onto the board and then kneel in the center of it. After you feel comfortable kneeling and paddling you can stand up and off you go. K liked it so much that he went out a second time on a slim racing board.
Before I tried SUP I was excited about the idea, but thought it was a bit redundant since I already owned a kayak. Once I was on the board, I fell in love! It's much different from kayaking and maybe it seems selfish, but I want one of these too. Unlike kayaking, you're much higher than the surface of the water so you're able to see farther. As a photographer, I really like that about SUP. I also like that you can easily see where you're going. Instead of just paddling blindly through the water, the more detailed view allows you to anticipate different currents, depths and passages. I also love that SUP works your core and more of your upper body than the kayak. I tire very easily in my kayak because I have a relatively weak chest and shoulders, but my core is solid, which made SUP less challenging and more enjoyable for me. You can also hop off your SUP when waters get rough and choppy as opposed to flipping over in a kayak, which scares a lot of folks.
I love that SUP doubles as a surfboard and for that matter triples as a floating yoga mat! You know the Seasoned sisters love yoga and if you don't, we tried to tell you here and here. At the event on Sunday I also ran into Allison from LYFSUP. In short, LYFSUP is dedicated to building the SUP community around Jordan Lake and in Chapel Hill, NC and beyond, and they are dedicated to protecting water & natural resources, donating a percentage of their profits to the cause. Allison has an impressive background in surfing and SUP so it's no wonder she's committed to bringing it to the area. LYFSUP offers SUP yoga classes, which is what I had the chance to see on Sunday at the lake. Allison and her stepdaughter Haley went out on the water and demonstrated a mini yoga flow for me! It looked so relaxing and at the same time more challenging and complex than yoga on solid ground. After watching the ladies practice side plank, chair, down dog and sun salutations out on the lake, I started calculating a budget to see how quickly I could buy a board! My family has a home in Virginia, just a few yards from the water, so I could already envision switching my daily yoga practice to SUP yoga. Imagine how tranquil and relaxing it must be to practice while gently floating along *sigh*. In the meantime I'll take a couple of Allison's SUP yoga classes and hopefully by next year a board will be mine.
I do think the boards are a little bit pricey, but that may be because I'm used to buying boats and equipment with more to it. Since SUP is a newer concept to me, I think I'm having a hard time justifying such an expensive purchase on just a board (even though I know it's so much more than that!). Like I said, it really is a SUP, surf board and yoga mat all in one. The boards I used on Sunday were top-of-the-line, but I did find some for as low as $600 and even $400, but I can't attest to the quality. The ones I saw Allison of LYFSUP using were even more impressive and perfect for practicing yoga so I'm excited to get the opportunity to try one out for myself during her class (the board and anchor rental is only $5 extra). After perusing the internet and seeing so.many.options. I think it would be a good idea to rent several different kinds and really get a feel for the type of board that's right for you. In my family, we often split recreational purchases like this, making it extra important to research the boards to find one board that can fit everyone in the family.
If you are new to SUP like myself, you should do a quick google search and see if any sporting good stores, outlets or parks in your area rent out boards. I was surprised to find out that there are several rental venues in my area and near the Outer Banks too. It's a great way to explore, and who doesn't love a new adventure?
I feel like I've become mildly obsessed with SUP in a matter of a few days. I promise this post isn't sponsored by anyone (although I wish it was, helllllo free SUP). I tend to bounce around from one expensive hobby (backpacking to rock climbing and always photography) to the next so I'm really trying to reign myself in on this one. I can already see myself buying a board during end-of-the-summer clearance sales. So be it. All the better to photograph the sunset with, am I right? [katie again : you have me convinced!]
If any of you are in my area, Chapel Hill, NC, let's take a SUP yoga class together! I'm doing it either way so why not join me? Back to daydreaming about SUP in tropical locations for me…


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10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Commercial Building Hours (Thursday – Saturday)
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Meyer Petting Zoo Open
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Commercial Building Hours (Sunday)
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Afternoons & Evenings Ozark Amusements on the Midway
Blend Acapella
50's At Its Best
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Activity Building
Truck & Tractor Pull
7:00 pm
South End of fairgrounds
Saturday - Kids Day
12-5 Free Gate for Ages 12 and Under
Unlimited midway rides with a $10 wristband
Special K'z , the Clown
Facebook open page for Special K'z the Clown
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Bike and Helmet Drawings
Free Ice cream treats
Pedal Tractor Pull
Team Rock - Ninja Experience
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South end of the midway
Demolition Derby
Saturday • 7:00 pm • Main Arena
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Jurors at Troy murder trial visit gorge
Jurors, who may soon get case, visit gorge where Mosley says he cut hand
Updated 11:15 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2011
TROY -- Jurors hearing the murder case of Michael Mosley could reach a verdict as soon as Wednesday.
But on Tuesday, they took a road trip.
In a rare move, Rensselaer County Judge Robert Jacon allowed the jury to visit the Poestenkill Gorge, where the 41-year-old Mosley contends he cut his hand in January 2002 while snowboarding with his young son.
His alibi is critical to the Averill Park man's defense since prosecutors allege he cut his hand while killing Samuel "Frost" Holley, 27, and Arica Lynn Schneider, 18, who were found stabbed more than 30 times each in their apartment at 29 Brunswick Road on Jan. 26, 2002.
Jacon approved the visit after allowing the jurors to decide if they wanted to view the spot.
"There is no discussion of the case other than, 'Do you want to see that gorge?' Majority rules," Jacon said.
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Jurors returned a few minutes later to say they wanted to go.
Escorted by five Rensselaer County sheriff vans, several officers and a police dog, the judge --- fully robed -- and jury arrived at the gorge, located off winding Linden Avenue in Troy. It is just blocks from the murder scene.
The prosecutors, defense team and Mosley all watched as the judge and jury descended a grassy hill to inspect the terrain amid Tuesday's sweltering heat. They walked to a fence, then returned up the hill. They stayed for less than an hour before police escorted them back to Rensselaer County Court.
The road trip was requested by the prosecution, though defense attorney Terence Kindlon expressed no opposition.
Kindlon noted he has asked judges for decades to let jurors view locations in cases, but never has succeeded.
"I think the opportunity given to the jury to actually go see the place -- it's just golden," Kindlon said.
He said he was "delighted" by the visit, but stopped short of predicting the visit would backfire on prosecutors, who called two rebuttal witnesses to discredit Mosley's account of the snowboarding trip.
The first witness, meteorologist Howard Altschule, testified records showed no snowfall at the gorge when Mosley says he went there to snowboard on Jan. 24, 2002. And the meteorologist noted a steady rain for most of the day and warmer-than-usual temperatures would have melted any existing snow.
Kindlon showed Altschule a photo outside the crime scene on Jan. 26, 2002, in which snow was visible. Altschule said, unlike snow in the gorge, which is exposed to rain and sun, snow could remain in an area that was not exposed.
Kindlon questioned the testimony of the second rebuttal witness, Troy police officer Ronald Fountain, who said in his several years on the force he has never seen anyone snowboard at the gorge. Kindlon said the gorge, during winter months, has snowboarding, sledding and snow-tubing "written all over it."
Mosley testified last week that on Jan. 24, 2002, he left his painting job at the University of Albany around 4 p.m., picked up his 7-year-old son in Watervliet and arrived at the gorge around 4:30 p.m. He said he stayed until about 5:15 p.m., but not before injuring his hand doing a trick as a first-time snow boarder. He said he later stopped by the apartment of Holley, who he planned to give a ride the next day.
Prosecutors have questioned why Mosley would take his son snowboarding on a rainy day as night approached. They also asked why he would take the boy with him to visit Holley, a known drug dealer and Bloods gang member. They have noted that, according to Mosley's account, he was avoiding the drug scene at that time -- yet admitted visiting a man who used to supply him with drugs.
Prosecutors allege Mosley killed the couple after Holley refused to "front" him crack. They have evidence that places Mosley's DNA and palm print at the scene. The defendant admits stopping by and shaking Holley's body, but said he did not kill the couple.
Summations are expected to start at 9 a.m. The jury will begin deliberating the case after receiving instructions from the judge.
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Environmental Infographics in Honor of Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day this past weekend, here are a few environmental infographics courtesy of GOOD.
Infographic: Why Don't Americans Recycle?.
Just half of Americans recycle daily, and 13 percent don't recycle at all. Most people recognize the benefits of recycling, but they're often not sure which items can be recycled and find the process inconvenient and time-consuming (a topic of personal interest to me). Read More
Debate: How to Brainstorm EffectivelyIn my recent post Susan Cain: The power of introverts, I mentioned that I agreed with Cain's view on brainstorming — that it is beneficial to allow participants to brainstorm on their own before discussing ideas in a group setting. Then last week I came across more articles discussing the procedure of brainstorming. Read More
Susan Cain: The power of introverts | Video on TED.com
Susan Cain: The power of introverts | Video on TED.com.
As someone who would describe herself as naturally more introverted, I really love this video highlighting the power of introverts in a culture that tends to value extroversion. This video goes along with a long list of articles I've read over the past few months examining collaboration/group work versus the idea of the lone designer.
I prefer the balance of autonomous work and group work for which Cain is advocating. I also agree with Cain's view on the benefit of allowing participants to brainstorm on their own before discussing ideas in a group setting. Read More
Website Strategy and Design for Finished Art, Inc.
Finished Art was considering creating a blog, but the company was not sure whether it was worth the effort or how the blog would actually work. During some free time, I decided to sit down and think about whether a blog could be a good idea for the company and what benefits and challenges it could bring.
I presented the strategy for a website redesign to the President of Finished Art, Inc., then I began spearheading the website redesign and the creation of the new blog. Read More
Year of the Dragon
Well, it has been over a month since I've posted anything, and life has been pretty busy and exciting for me. The year of the dragon is off to a fantastic start!
To start off the new year, I decided I would take a chance and present a strategy for a website redesign to the President of Finished Art, Inc. I used the skills I developed in graduate school and it paid off! I was not sure how my diagrams and sketches would be perceived since it was the first time I tried it out in a business setting. The management team was impressed, so I am currently spearheading a website redesign and the creation of a new blog. Read More


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Neotron takes place in a semi-dystopian future where the entire world is composed of a quantum computer. You play as a character that is a worker drone that is navigating the empty corridors of this computer. At the heart of the world is a place called the neocortex. It is here that your will travel to different sector subsystems where you will be able to experience the different aspects of the neocortex.
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By Kristin Rover
Sun staff
Amelia Village Council Member approved the hiring of a new part-time police officer this month and swore him in during the Sept. 10 council meeting.
"I am very proud to have Chris Wermuth on with us," Police Chief David Friend said during the meeting.
Friend said Wermuth was selected from several candidates because he scored well and fulfilled all of the requirements to be a part-time officer.
Wermuth replaced a part-time officer that left the village earlier this year.
The village has been working to get the police department staff back to normal after several resignations and changes earlier this year.
"We are just trying to get up to par," Friend said earlier this year.
Mayor Todd Hart requested the go-ahead to hire a part-time officer in May, and Friend began the interview process.
"We're a little short staffed right how," Hart said at the May meeting. "We've worked hard to get the budget where it is at. We are doing pretty good."
Friend said having Wermuth will definitely help the department. He said the volume of calls has steadily been increasing.
"It will be a load off the part-timers now," Friend said in May.
Amelia Mayor Todd Hart had Wermuth recite the oath of office, and Chief Friend presented Wermuth with his badge during the meeting.
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Psst! Having A Pet May Reduce Your Risk of Allergies & Asthma
Growing up, we never had pets. Well OK, there was a brief bout with a gerbil, but that doesn't really count. According to new research, our lack of furry friends could explain why my sister suffers from regular allergies, especially to cats.
According to a new study from the University of Michigan, scientists have long believed that people who grow up with a pet, like a dog or cat, or live on a farm with plenty of livestock are less likely to develop asthma or allergies. They called it the "hygiene hypothesis": the idea that lack of exposure to certain types of bacteria, viruses and parasites inhibits the immune system. The hypothesis makes sense, but was hard to prove. Now, researchers are one step closer to understanding why having a pet seems to reduce the risk of allergies and asthma later in life.
"A team of researchers from the University of Michigan exposed a group of mice to dust from a dog owner's home, then doused them and a population of mice who weren't given dog dust to two asthma-related allergens (including cockroach compounds)," reports TIME Magazine. "The mice that had been exposed to the dog dust showed much lower inflammation in their airways, and produced less mucus than the mice that received no dust or dust from a nondog household."
The results seem to be the work of tiny microbes living in the dog's dust (and presumably other animals as well). When exposed to these microbes, the organisms living in the rats' gut were transformed, allowing them to develop better defense mechanisms against the allergens, and reducing inflammatory response.
"Specifically, the researchers found that a single bacteria called Lactobacillus johnsonii was very prominent in the guts of the mice who lived with dog-related dust. When the researchers gave a live form of the bacteria to the mice that had not been exposed to dog dust, they found that the animals developed similar protection against allergens that the dust-exposed mice had," explains TIME.
Scientists say that given time, they may be able to use this information to develop probiotics or microbe therapies that could treat or protect children from allergies and asthma. Although I still think it'd just be more fun if everyone got a pet!
Also see: Living with Allergies and Pets
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Make it a point to prepare a budget plan. Budget plans can be the most effective tool for personal finance management. Your budget should include all your expected expenses on a monthly basis. This plan should cover your rental fee or monthly house payment, all your utility bills, your car payment, your food expenses, your health insurance, your child's tuition fee, and other pertinent bills that knock on your door on a monthly basis.
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When you really need to buy something for yourself, make it a point to examine and exhaust all your choices before actually making a purchase. For example, you have decided that you need to buy a desktop computer for your child. You will have to shop around.
Before buying one, make sure that you have examined the prices, specifications and product packages of desktop computers in your local stores and over the Internet. Shopping around when buying items ensure that you will get the most reasonable prices for the finest products.
Examine Payment Options for Debts
In cases when you realize that you are on your way to bankruptcy, you should take immediate steps to take care of all your debts. List down all your debts and learn to evaluate which among them should be prioritized. Settle your essential debts first and then gradually take care of the rest.
In settling your debts, analyze your payment options. Contact the lender and ask how you can devise an effective payment plan. You can recommend loan agreement modifications, loan reinstatements, maturity date extensions, and a forbearance period.
Analyze Your Debt to Income Ratio
After you have analyzed all your payment options, you might as well consider computing for your debt to income ratio. This will not only determine your financial capability, this will also tell you if you need to take extra steps to earn extra income.
To compute for your debt to income ratio, list down all your expected monthly income such as your salary, your pension, and other possible financial sources. Then, list down all your expected expenses for every month. Include the details that you have listed in your budget plan, as well as the payments for your debts.
Once you come up with the final figures, realize that if your debt is higher than your income then you should consider getting a different job, getting a part time job, or significantly reducing your expenses by cutting down on unessential monthly luxuries.
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