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A Geocache 113 Million Years in the Making – Dinosaur Valley Earthcache (GCQMHY) – Geocache of the Week
Millions of years ago, a sea covered a large portion of the land that is now the United States. During this time, dinosaurs called Sauropods and Theropods roamed North Texas. Some experts* say they were geocaching, potentially looking for terrain five geocaches. These giant reptiles left footprints in the soft mud that have been preserved for millions of years. And until this documentary becomes a (terrifying) reality, finding the Dinosaur Valley Earthcache (GCQMHY) might be as close as we can get to living dinosaurs.
The dino footprints that you'll see while you're in the park were made about 113 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. The tracks were discovered in the early 1900s, however they did not become famous until 1937 when palentologist R.T. Bird saw them while collecting fossils. Bird continued exploring the Paluxy River looking for more prints and eventually uncovered a large Sauropod and Theropod trackway.
As you follow in the footsteps of these dinosaurs, you might be wondering what these beasts looked like. The three-toed footprints are most likely from Acrocanthosaurus, a smaller relative of T-Rex. These meat-eating, giant lizards were about 20–30 feet long.
The round and smaller hoof-like footprints come from Sauropods. This group of dinosaurs are large plant-eaters that walked on all fours. Bones found in 1996 led to the discovery that the tracks belonged to a new species of dinosaur: Paluxysaurus jonesi. At 60–70 feet long and 12 feet tall, these giants became the official dinosaur of Texas in 2009.
To earn your smiley for this Earthcache, you'll have to answer a few dino-related questions. Although the questions aren't easy to answer, that hasn't deterred geocachers from experiencing this amazing place. "We love Earth caches for the education that they provide, and this one was no exception. It was amazing to walk in the same footsteps as the dinosaurs!" said geocacher BANDA in their log.
These amazing tracks were discovered by someone searching in the woods. What's the most amazing (and appropriate) thing you've discovered while searching for a geocache? Tell us in the comments.
Continue to explore some of the most engaging geocaches around the globe. Check out all the Geocaches of the Week on the Geocaching blog or view the Bookmark List on Geocaching.com.
If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, send an email with your name, comments, the name of the geocache, and the GC code to firstname.lastname@example.com.
*experts at Geocaching HQ

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Map of East End Net, London. Via.
Let us summarize the principal characteristics of a rhizome: unlike trees or their roots, the rhizome connects any point to any other point [...] It is composed not of units but of dimensions, or rather directions in motion. It has neither beginning nor end, but always a middle (milieu) from which it grows and which it overspills.
- Deleuze & Guattari, A Thousand Plateaus
Thus is described the rhizome, the symbol of the internet age. When Michel Foucault said that the 20th century may one day be called Deleuzian, it is doubtful that this is what he intended. And yet, the language of this young, networked century so far is mimicking the speech of the philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari.
The language of Deleuze and Guattari is employed by everyone from the Israeli Defense Forces to this arts website, including any number of for-profit and non-profit startups in between those poles. War machines, companies, NGOs, and arts organizations all find utility in a philosophy that describes systems moving according to programmatic algorithms, breaking through what was solid, and re-writing the codes of meaning. War, commodities, society, and art all function according to their own programming. The public is coming to terms with the knowledge that the internal coding of networks is what defines future possibilities in the 21st century.
And yet, we are often too quick to tell ourselves that this programming can be rewritten for the greater social good. In our enthusiasm for the rhizomatic fruits of this new century, we often neglect the technology itself, replacing it with our ideas of what the technology could be. It is far easier to wield ideologically expedient speculative fictions than to develop socially expedient tools.
Consider what might be the most rhizomatic technology of them all: the mesh network. In words it is the perfect rhizome. Independent nodes set up the same piece of software in their network router. Every router connects to every other router, forming a multi-dimensional web with no central point to be disabled. It is "legion," to use a familiar term from contemporary parlance: each point is not a separate unit, but n-dimensions of distributed power. Some routers are designed to connect to each other ad hoc, over the air, without needing any wires between them. Even cell phones can connect in such a mesh, promoting a vision of infinite, pocket-sized nodes, deployed at a protest or as a hedge against infrastructure-destroying natural disaster. They could be manufactured in bulk, as cheap as a Raspberry Pi, solar-powered, disguised as innocuous light fixtures or other small appliances. The mesh network vision is of a rhizomatic network that is local, horizontal, self-healing, non-hierarchical, and scalable. Philosophically, its kung fu is perfect—bending like a reed in the wind against any foe, whether deployed by Occupy, by Egyptian revolutionaries, against censorship, war, flooding, poverty, or ISPs. In language, it is everything we expect from the future, the fantasy of certain post-structural technological desires.


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Novus Secures Key Intermediate Plant for ALIMET® Production
For Immediate Release
St. Louis, MO-November 3, 2015-Novus International, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the Methylmercaptopropanal (MMP) plant from Union Carbide Corporation, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. MMP is a key intermediate in the manufacture of ALIMET® feed supplement. ALIMET® feed supplement provides a methionine source for livestock in the form of HMTBa. Methionine is an essential amino acid for poultry, swine, cattle and aquaculture diets and ALIMET® demonstrates proven performance in these applications.
This acquisition follows Novus's previous ALIMET® expansion announcement in the U.S. Gulf Coast region reinforcing commitment to its customer base. "Acquiring the MMP unit, which is based on Novus proprietary technology, supports our long term strategy in the methionine market," stated Jeff Klopfenstein, Methionine Business Unit President. "Novus now owns 100 percent of the MMP plants supporting ALIMET® production."
About Novus International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. is headquartered in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. and serves customers in over 100 countries around the world. A global leader in developing animal health and nutrition solutions, Novus International's products include ALIMET® and MHA® feed supplements, ACTIVATE® nutritional feed acid, ACIDOMIX® preservative premixture, CIBENZA® enzyme feed additive, MINTREX® chelated trace minerals, SANTOQUIN® feed preservative, AGRADO® feed antioxidant and many other specialty ingredients. Stratum Nutrition, a division of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, focuses on human nutrition through specialty and functional ingredients for manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements (www.stratumnutrition.com).
Novus is privately owned by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. For more information, visit www.novusint.com. ©2015 Novus International, Inc. All rights reserved.


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Research Shows Feed Enzyme Makes Sorghum an Attractive Alternative Ingredient
Protease Allows For Alternative Sources of Protein in Swine and Poultry Rations
ST. LOUIS (July 8, 2014) – High corn and soy prices have poultry and swine producers seeking alternative protein sources. Previously, nutritionists have discounted using sorghum as an alternative ingredient as it contains proteins that are difficult to digest. Sorghum, the fourth largest crop produced in the U.S. at 389 million bushels in 2013, is also grown in many regions of the world where other plants don't thrive, which makes it a plentiful alternative for poultry and swine diets globally. Recently completed research shows that supplementing feed with protease enzymes helps break down complex protein structures in sorghum, improving protein digestibility and availability, which makes sorghum a more viable feed component.
"Protease enzymes are scientifically proven to help improve digestion of protein and energy, and increase dietary amino acids availability to monogastric animals," explained Dr. Nasser Odetallah, Global Product Champion, Fermentation Products, Novus International, Inc. "For example, the addition of CIBENZA® DP100 feed additive to a ration allows a poultry or swine producer to replace some expensive feed ingredients with a more cost-effective ingredients, such as sorghum, without impacting animal health or performance."
Poultry and swine research shows that diets supplemented with protease enzymes support gut health and optimize animal performance, compared to diets without supplements. One common problem is that indigestible proteins found in different feed grains can ferment in the animal's intestine and promote growth of harmful bacteria. By breaking down more protein in the feed, protease enzymes negate the opportunity for harmful bacteria to populate by removing their source of nourishment.
"CIBENZA® DP100 improves protein digestibility in feeds over the typical industry averages by as much as 10 percent depending on feed ingredients used," added Odetallah. "This effect has been especially prevalent in sorghum-based diets. That translates into potential feed cost savings, as well as improved bacteria balance and overall gut health in both poultry and swine."
About Novus International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. is headquartered in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. and serves customers in nearly 100 countries around the world. A global leader in developing animal health and nutrition solutions, Novus's products include ALIMET® and MHA® feed supplements, ACTIVATE® nutritional feed acid, ACIDOMIX® preservative premixture, CIBENZA® feed additive, MINTREX® chelated trace mineral, SANTOQUIN® feed preservative, MERA™Met aquaculture feed additive, AGRADO® feed antioxidant and many other specialty ingredients. Stratum Nutrition, a division of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, focuses on human nutrition through specialty and functional ingredients for manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements (www.stratumnutrition.com).
Novus is privately owned by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. For more information visit www.novusint.com. ©2014 Novus International, Inc. All rights reserved.


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These prices are based on the Higher Rate Motability Component. Pricing and offers are correct at the date of publication and are subject to confirmation. Pricing may not be accurate as pricing is updated quarterly. Unless otherwise stated, metallic paint at extra cost. Library image for illustration purposes only.
Fuel: Diesel
Body: Estate
Trans: Automatic
Electric front/rear windows, Ventilated front and rear disc brakes, Voice control system, Programmable cruise control and speed limiter, Stop/start system, Multi function trip computer, Body colour door mirrors...
It's easy with Motability! You choose the car, we do the rest.
Combined - 61 mpg EC Extra Urban - 64 mpg EC Urban - 58.
Insurance Group
Insurance groups range from 1 to 50 and dictates the cost of the vehicles insurance. The higher the group, the higher the insurance will be for the vehicle.
Performance (BHP)
BHP rates the engine performance of vehicles and stands for the brake horsepower.
CO2 (g/km)
CO2 is the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by the vehicle in grams per kilometre travelled, the lower the CO2 emissions the cleaner the vehicle is for the environment.
Number Of Seats
The total number of seats in the vehicle.
Road Tax
Road Tax is based upon the CO2 emissions of the vehicle and is split into 13 bands from A to M. The higher the letter the greater the cost of tax paid to drive the vehicle on public roads. In addition to the road tax detailed below, any vehicle that had a manufacturers retail price in excess of £40,000 when first sold, attracts a road tax supplement of an additional £320 per year. This is charged until the vehicle is 6 years old.
Ten Second Review
Has Peugeot's van-based Rifter compact people carrier sold out and gone a bit posh and less LCV-like? Don't worry. Behind that sleeker looking front end and all that talk of flashy multimedia systems, glass roofs and radar-based city braking functions, you can still buy a basic one that's as useful as the old Partner Tepee model used to be. It's just that you're getting a bit more sophistication this time round.
Go back a few years and van-based passenger vehicles were, and there's no real way to gild this one, a bit rough. You bought one because you needed stacks of space and you didn't have a lot of money. Or alternatively, because your kids would destroy anything that wasn't built in the back like a police detention vehicle. These days, things have changed. Not only have commercial vehicles become a lot slicker, but there's been a gradual merging between conventional MPVs and van-based people carriers. There's no longer a yawning gulf in look and feel. Well, that's the case for most manufacturers anyway. For Peugeot, that's a trickier gap to bridge, largely because the interior build quality of their passenger cars has raced ahead massively within the last five years. In order to try to keep up, the brand has replaced its previous van-based MPV, the Partner Tepee, with this smarter, slicker Rifter model.
Driving Experience
You might expect a couple of petrol engines and a diesel to be offered, but the Rifter weighs in with no fewer than five Euro6-compliant engines. So what's on offer? The petrol options open with a 110PS 1.2-litre PureTech three cylinder unit - with a 130PS version of the same powerplant also available. From there on in it's all diesel. Propping up the range is a 75PS 1.5-litre BlueHDi unit, then there are 100 and 130PS versions of much the same engine, all with Start and Stop fuel-saving technology fitted. The 130PS 1.5 diesel and the 1.2 130PS petrol models are available with automatic gearbox options. There's also another innovation that will be of interest to UK buyers, namely Advanced Grip Control. This is a system that provides enhanced traction on roads or tracks with low grip surfaces, allowing the vehicle to continue to make progress in a situation where a normal two-wheel drive vehicle would struggle. It's combined with a generous ground clearance of 15cm with Mud & Snow tyres. It adapts to the conditions encountered by acting on the front driving wheels. At any time, the driver can choose to allow the system to operate automatically in Standard mode, or can switch it into 'Snow', 'Off-road', 'Sand', or 'ESP Off' modes by using a dial on the dash centre panel.
Design and Build
This Rifter model, like its Citroen Berlingo design stablemate, sits on the PSA Group's latest EMP2 platform. As with the old Partner Tepee, there are two wide sliding side doors and they feature electric windows. There are two body styles - 'either Standard Length (with five seats) or Long Length (with seven seats). At the wheel, this model uses the innovative 'Peugeot i-Cockpit' design familiar from the brand's other models. Peugeot claims even more interior versatility this time round and storage solutions abound under every flap and in every crevice with more ingenious inclusions as you ascend the range. There are three individual seats in the rear that can be folded down with a simple movement using the 'Magic Flat' controls in the boot. Combined with a folding front passenger seat, this feature provides a perfectly flat floor and a load length of up to 2.70m for the 'Standard Length' version and 3.05m for the lengthier 'Long Length' model. A huge tailgate makes loading easy and there's a class-leading boot volume, increased by 100-litres to 775-litres for the 'Standard Length' model. The boot is easily accessible thanks to the opening rear window in the tailgate and two different height positions for the luggage cover. Around the cabin, there are 28 large and ingenious storage spaces such as the new-generation Modutop multi-function roof that also lets more light into the interior. The 'Top Box' glove box is unique to the segment thanks to the 'Airbag in Roof' system.
Market and Model
Prices sit in the £20,000 to £25,000 bracket. That means that this van-based compact MPV could easily undercut Peugeot's more car-like 5008 7-seat MPV model by £3,000 to £4,000, depending on the variant being considered. Base 'Active' trim includes as standard Lane Keeping Assist, Speed limit recognition and recommendation and Active Safety Brake. Plus air conditioning, electric and heated door mirrors, Bluetooth, a DAB radio and aluminium roof bars. Step up to 'Allure' trim and you get electric rear windows, rear parking sensors, an electric parking brake, tray tables at the back of the front seats, an 8-inch capacitive colour touchscreen with smartphone-mirroring and voice recognition, LED daytime running lights and 16-inch 'Taranaki' Alloy Wheels. Range-topping 'GT Line' trim gives you Connected 3D Navigation, keyless entry, automatic dual zone climate control, power folding mirrors, a panoramic glass roof and 17-inch 'Aoraki' alloy wheels. 'Bianca White' is the standard colour for all trims, with 'Onyx Black' and 'Ardent Red' available as options. Metallic paint in five colours ('Cumulus Grey', 'Nimbus Grey', 'Pearl Sand', 'Deep Blue' and 'Sunset Copper') can also be specified on 'Active', 'Allure' and 'GT Line' variants.
Cost of Ownership
Peugeot has worked hard to drive down tailpipe emissions and deliver strong economy with the Rifter and to good effect. The 110hp 1.2-litre PureTech petrol variant most will want manages 51.3mpg on the combined cycle and 125g/km of CO2. Of course, you'll have to do your bit as a driver in order to get anywhere near the published fuel figures. To help you, the centre dash infotainment screen's 'Trip Computer' section gives you read-outs for current fuel consumption and remaining range. Drive any of the diesel models with a modicum of restraint and you'll be able to get better than 50mpg from them. Enough on engine efficiency. What about other financial considerations? Well, regular service intervals come round every 16,000 miles or 12 months, depending on which comes sooner. If you engage in what Peugeot calls 'Arduous' conditions of use, then you'll need a servicing visit every 10,000 miles or every year. The bottom line is that most owners will need to budget around an annual dealership appointment; there are plenty of Peugeot outlets to choose from, so you should never be too far from one. So you can budget ahead, the French maker offers a maintenance scheme that lets you pay either a one-off fee or monthly instalments to cover the cost of the routine upkeep of your car for as long as three years and 35,000 miles.
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Key Standard Features*
- Solid - Bianca white
- Solid paint
- Rear parking sensors
- Puma cloth - black with blue stitching
- Manual air conditioning
Body Glass
- Heated rear windscreen
- Automatic front windscreen wipers
- Rear wiper
- Electric front/rear windows
- Tailgate with heated rear windscreen and wiper blade
- Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
- Rear windscreen wiper triggered automatically in reverse gear
- Front windscreen wiper with multispeed setting
- Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
- Electronic parking brake
- ESP + Hill Start Assist
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Braking Distribution) and EBA (Emergency Braking Assistance)
- ESP (Electronic Stability Program) + Hill Start Assist
- Apple car play/Android Auto
- Voice control system
- Bluetooth telephone facility
Driver Aids
- Electric power steering
- Lane keep assist with driver alert control
- Programmable cruise control and speed limiter
- Compact steering wheel
- Head up instrument panel
Driver Convenience
- Stop/start system
Driver Information
- Multi function trip computer
- Head up Display
- Audible lights on warning
- Mirror screen with mirror link and car play
- 8" touch screen
Driving Mirrors
- Electrochrome rear view mirror
- Body colour door mirrors
- Electric heated door mirrors
Embellishment Trims
- Picasso blue interior trim
- Picasso blue interior ambiance
- Steering wheel mounted controls
- DAB radio with Bluetooth
- USB socket
- Rear USB port
- 6 speakers
- MP3 connection
- DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
- USB socket at the back
Exterior Body Features
- Aluminium roof rails
- Twin sliding side doors
- Contrasting wheel arch trim
- Radiator grille in 3D stamped effect and chrome surround
- Body colour door handles
- Body colour bumpers
- Body coloured front bumper
- Front and rear scuff plates
- Aluminium roof bars
Exterior Lights
- Automatic headlights
- Follow me home headlights
- Cornering front fog lights
- LED rear lights
- Halogen headlights
- Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
- LED rear signature claw effect lights
- Headlights left on audible warning
- LED daytime running lights
- Front fog lights
- Air vents in 2nd row with USB socket
Interior Features
- Scuff plates
- Front cupholders x 2
- Passenger under seat storage tray
- Under floor storage in 2nd row
- Parcel shelf - retractable
- Driver's armrest
- Full width overhead storage shelf
- Front centre console storage box
- Glove compartment
- Gear shift indicator
- Door sill protectors
- Fixing rings 4 in load compartment
- High console between front seats with storage compartment
- Leather steering wheel
- Drivers underseat storage
- Puma cloth upholstery
- Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column
- 12V socket
- Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column
- Upper glove compartment
- Fixing rings x 4 in load area
- Driver and passenger dashboard mounted cup holders
Interior Lights
- Front reading lights
- Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights and rear interior light with timer
- Safety pack - Rifter
- Visibility pack - Rifter
- Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags
- Curtain airbags
- 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
- Side and Curtain airbags
- Tyre pressure sensor
- Front and rear curtain airbags
- Driver/front passenger side airbags
- Child locks on rear doors
- Front three point retractable seatbelts with force limiters
- Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function
- Front seatbelt unfastened audible+visual warnings
- 3x Front optimised safety headrests and rear retractable headrests with height adjustable
- Front and rear seats seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert
- Child locking functionality on rear doors
- 3 rear height adjustable headrests
- 2 Foldable passenger seat in 3rd row with under seat storage and elbow rest
- Front seatback folding trays
- Front adjustable head restraints
- 1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats
- Height adjustable drivers seat with lumbar support
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row ISOFIX child seat mountings
- Tray tables at the back of the front seats
- 2 independent and removable sliding 3 row seat
- Front headrests
- Isofix child seat fittings x 3 in the second row
- 3 X 2nd row and 2 x 3rd row 3 point seatbelts
- Foldable passenger seat with under-seat storage and elbow rest
- Deadlocks
- Auto door lock when driving
- Electronic immobiliser
- Remote central locking
- Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Wheels - Spare
- Full size spare wheel
- Steel spare wheel
- Engine Power - BHP 129
- Engine Power - KW 96
- Engine Power - PS
- Engine Power - RPM 3750
- Engine Torque - LBS.FT 221
- Engine Torque - MKG 30.6
- Engine Torque - NM 300
- Engine Torque - RPM 1750
- Top Speed 114
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In Windows environments, be sure to save your documents in ANSI / ASCII and you will avoid many of them.
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Some errors in generating the XML document are related to the format used to write the PHP file from which the XML is generated.
In Windows environments, be sure to save your documents in ANSI / ASCII and you will avoid many of them.
I was having a very hard time triyng to use:
$writer->startDocument( '1.0' , 'Windows-1252' );
Somehow this caused the generation of an empty xml file, and I could not figure out why.
When all other efforts failed I asked for help to the team that developed the XMLwriter extension, and got a very quick reply as follows:
Windows-1252 support is only available if libxml2 is link with iconv
support (it usually is, but there are exceptions). I know on my Mac, the
built in libxml2 doesnt provide iconv support - they go with some
Unicode hack which doesnt provide it, so I had to build my own. It is
built by default (and your code works) on my linux machines.
It is possible to create the XML without a declaration, which means you
could add it manually, but if you use any characters that are differnt
between UTF-8 and Windows-1252, the encoding would be wrong in the
document, so do not recommend.
Then light was made on my head: I am using a linux server distribution that by default is still running PHP 4.3. A few months ago I decided to force the upgrade of PHP to the newest version 5.1.6 at that time, and that has brougth me the XMLwriter extension that I am now using. But clearly there are compatibility issues betwen the rest of the server's defaults and PHP 5 wich is probably why it's development team has not upgraded yet.
Let's hope all the remaining environments catch up with this extension. It is in fact most handy.
And in the meantime, I have figured out a (not recomended, obviously) workaroud that works for me:
Instead of using two parameters, I used only the first one:
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Connecticut woman ends 'Walk for Water' trek earlier than expected
HARTFORD -- After 5,000 miles and 18 months, Amy Russell is done walking.
The 24-year-old Manchester native and founder of the charity Walking4Water has ended her trek through Africa, six months and 2,000 miles earlier than planned.
Health problems and political unrest in her planned destination of Egypt caused her and walking partner Aaron Tharp to stop their walk, she said. They plan to fly home on Sunday.
"I guess 'officially' we ended in Negele, Ethiopia," she said via Facebook chat from Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. "Random town ... but the point where everything plus people throwing rocks at us every day just, where we decided to be done."
Russell and Tharp, 26, of Trenton, Ohio, were the last two walkers standing from a journey that was supposed to include about 10 people.
It was designed to call attention to the lack of access to clean water in developing countries. The walk has raised about $10,000 for charity: water, a New York-based group that funds drinking water projects in developing countries.
Most of the other would-be walkers backed out before Russell's journey began in South Africa in February 2012. A third member of the team, 25-year-old Marty Yoder of Elkhart, Ind., who had been driving the support vehicle, went home with health problems when the team was in Mozambique.
That left Russell and Tharp with their shoes and backpacks. They camped or stayed with missionaries or local families, traveling north through South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia. Russell went through seven pairs of shoes and lost about 40 pounds.
"The biggest challenge was probably just living in constant instability, we never stayed in one place very long," Russell said. "So every day, we had to find food, had to find water, had to find a place to stay. Always dealing with a language barrier, always changing circumstances. Dealing with that mentally was probably the hardest."
They had physical problems as well. Russell contracted malaria in Mozambique. They both got sick a number of times from drinking brackish water, and Tharp developed knee problems, Russell said. They also spent one night in Kenya huddled in a tent with a machete after noticing lions in nearby bushes.
Russell called it the most terrifying experience of her life.
"Throughout the remainder of the night, we heard yet another lion, another elephant, a two-minute lion-elephant showdown, and a couple hyenas," Tharp wrote on his blog. "Morning never looked so beautiful!"
But it was the people that Russell said will leave a lasting impact on her.
She recalled a day she spent in a Kenyan village, going with other women and children to gather water from a hole that was a 15-minute walk away.
"From this 'puddle', maybe you could call it a small pond, we filled the jerry-cans, and walked back with them," she said. "This water, murkier than potato soup, was what they drank directly from, without any fears or qualms."
Russell is disappointed she wasn't able to walk all 7,000 miles, but she's proud she made it as far as she did.
"Instead of transforming everyone else's life (I'm not sure I made a huge impact for others), it seems my life has been the one transformed in the process," she said.
Russell hasn't decided what she will do next. She will begin looking for a job and is considering graduate school.
For now, she just wants to be home, perhaps with a pizza.
"I definitely plan on doing talks, sharing the experience if people are interested," she said. "Not sure writing a book is a good idea, but haven't eliminated the option completely. NO MORE WALKING lol."


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Daily Trojan, Vol. 23, No. 132, April 25, 1932
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phone RI* 4111 Editor Sta. 227 Sus. Mgr. 226 SOUTHERN DAILY CALIF 0 RNIA TROJAN Unit e d Pres* Wor Id Wide News Service KPARTY IRES NEW ttriumph Fascists Expect "ra Nationalist Coalition I-(l)P> ; : triumph for Adolph Hif-w part) aud the *M- ! ultra-nationalist | nold :-oW » majority In ; diet emerged loday as j mult? of the Prus-Zl I iton — which Indirectly ite political late of all ^creased the Fascist (rom nine to 162 and * possibility that they kittle to command a ma-Ifttk the support of other Lj» factions In a coalition. :»we only 418 deputies— ,'aek 50,OWl votes—elected, to forecasts of 450. Ms and their nationalist mi command slightly over ' and. if Anal returns i their position, they may "t«i»in a slim majority in COALITION LOSES todition government of So-ftmiler Otto Braun lost i,td will be In a minority, tinted in official sources ni intend? to submit the fi reiignatlon before the in convenes .in order to parliamentary overthrow, ft is expected that the million will eventually re-L'-, because the Commu-[utlfrest foes of Fascism, ftoB 5*i seats in he diea hold "the balance of Tae coalition, including r»j, Catholics, and Constitu-, will have 170 seats. If b)' Communists on vital would have 22i> votes. Los Angeles. California. Monday. April 25. 1932. No. 132 Duckwall Asks Managers To See Him Candidate and campaign managers who wish to investigate rates and details of election advertising in the Daily Trojan are urged to see Geue Duckwall, business manager, in the Trojan business office, Student Union 226, as soon as possible. Advertising for the elertion will he carried on only one day. May 5, when the students go to the polls. INDEPENDENT MEETING SET FOR TONIGHT Political Campaign and Organization Will Be Discussed Expecting n record crowd of Independents who h/ve become interested In the new movement on j the campus to organize students j who are not members of fraterni* I ties, leaders of the group have called a meeting tonight at 7 o'clock iu 422 Student Union to per-! lect plans for bringing unafflllated ■ students at .S.C. Into the move-1 ment. I The current political situation j [on the campus will be the main ■ | topic of discussion. With both | Cabinet Officers Will Be I candidates vying for the support W.A.A. SPONSORS NOMINATION TEA IN DANCE STUDIO Student Body Candidates To Take Exam Al candidates for offices of A.S.U.S.C. and all (andldates for legislative council, preFl-.lents of various colleges, yell leader, yell king, and additional representatives are required to take an examination on the A. S. B. constitution from 3 to 4 o'clock today in 306 Administration building. Since April 4. classes on the constitution have been held for the benefit of these ^candidates. Two absences fiom the class constitute a disqualification. Those candidate* who do not take tiie examination or receive a failing grade will be ineligible to hold office. GOVERNMENT SALARY CUTS ARE VIEWED Honor Scholarship Groups On Campus To Gather In All-Day Program May 10 \\ itli it> (inject to further interest in >eliular*hip and lo --i;i\e recognition to honor groups of the campus, thc I • t > t Sc hoi ! "Omnibus Economy Bill .usliip Society O.u will he all all-<l:iy event on I'ucsiImv. May In. Occupies Congress .it S. t 11 o.«■ i11 In the central committee in charge, undei This Week j 1'rof. Hugh J. W illett, several minor committees have heen appointed, and all are < ollaboi ating*---------- WASHINGTON, April 24 (tl'i i(, con,pine plan* v» lilcl, lia»e nmpnirnnn itllir -Major provisions ln ih*> omnibus be. 11 outlined. j 1 |||c hI I l|l(V N AlvlP economy bill mado public tonljrlit J I vllW I Tlire* main events will roroprtne /iitAntin CHORUS GROUPS S ary cut. including congressmen, j above an initial $1,000 exemption,! estimated to save between $68,- i 000,000 and $80,000,000. PRESIDENTIAL RACE IS TOPIC AT U. S. MEET Political Group To Hear Four Representatives Of Candidates Named Tomorrow; Admission Free Nominations for the W.A.A. cabinet offles of president, vice-president, secretary, Ireasurer. and activity recorder will be made at the W.A.A. nomination tea to be held in the dance studio of the physical education building tomorrow from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This tea, sponsored without charge by the W.A.A., will offer an opportunity for sorority and non-organization girls to meet the W.A.A. | candidates. A program for the afternoon has been arranged by 1-oulse Johnson I |0|ni of oiganization. Mary K. of the Independents, leaders of the group are cautiously considering what action they will take on the day after nominations. Candidates Bob Boyle and Orv Mohler will be nominated this Thursday along with candidates for other offices. The Independents will decide which candidate they are to back for the presidency of the Associated Students at a mass meeting on Friday. POLICY REPORT DUE Tlie report of the policy committee tonight will be made by Jack Wilson, chairman. Offering plans for a definite DENTAL STUDENTS PLAN 'DITCH DAY' AT BALBOA BEACH eral morning assembly with a stu dent speaker; a faculty lecture in the afternoon, the tlrst of a series of lectures representing th Consoliadtion of war and navy 'gU|(g uf scholarly research departments Into one department riinn»>i' and program in the evening, of national defense, estimated to w|(], atl alumnus as the principal IN EXTRAVAGANZA (chairman), Virginia Christopherson, and Anne Reid. During the ten, Keitha Wicks, prominent S.C. pianist, will entertain with several selections of popular piano music. Refreshments have been planned by Betty Jones, chairman of the refreshment committee, assisted by Joan McMasters, Charlotte Smale, and Marjorie McPherson. Oilier committees include: deco-jioljr other immediate align- I rations, Isabel Thorpe, chairman, ijlfsted wh.- a coalition Edna Caney, and Knola Campbell; I weld line up the Catholic ' publicity, Jean McCulloch, chair-) ;*rty with tlie Fascists, j man, Beverly Cain, Edith Gibbs, : would give ihe Caihollc3 | Jean Little. Xaomi Skeeters, and I po«er to nullify the ex- Betty Crauz. tendencies of the Hitler -- |F.- -ts al.-o -ained heavily (^^E TO ADDRESS 1 other state 'lections in ' ind Wuerttemberg and in and Anhalt city bal- | k Hitlerites the strong-j Havin* already discussed the porty in the diet, the , j,robiem of the machine age in fzinie of Premier Otto , wo previous lectures, Dr. Clar-iU be In a minority and | ,.nce Margh Cagp w," try t0 so|ve some of these problems in a lecture tomorrow afternoon at the Tuesday Forum at 4:30 o'clock. . The title of his talk will be "Per-ii, a loss ol 41 as com- sonality and Social Values." ito 1S28. Tlie Catholic cen- " , .. 0 c" itt »nH , / _ i 1 Prof. Case of the School of So- i other'members or "the 1 <'ial Welfaro and auth°r of ''8"C'*1 Process aud Human Progress Is conducting a series of lectures on "The Coming Civilization from the Standpoint of Society." ln which he points out the difficulties of modern life aB a result of the machine. The talks are open to the public. FORUM TOMORROW | fMd emirely on the Coni-»rty, with oti votes, if it in office. !• Socialist party won on- p, 'on 67 ami two, res • (°r a total or 162. Duckwall will give lhe report of the constitution committee. Miss | Duckwall was appointed chairman of tills committee last Monday nighl and lias been working on a constitution all week. Whether candidates for student body offices would appear tonight was unknown last nighl. All the candidates gave their stands and platforms last Monday night. It ls expected, however, that both Hoyle and Mohler will be present this evening. EVERYONE WELCOME Emil Steck, president of the Independent movement, will preside at the meeting. "Al students not affiliated with houses on the campus should attend this meeting tonight," declared Jack Wirson. '"It is to fur-iier their Interests That this movement Is being organized. By concerted action of this group wo will insure a democratic student body government." Honorary Group Holds Initiation At Town House Odontologists To Hesitate In Work For Aiding Ailing Humans Odontologists of Southern California will drop their drills and molar excavators on Thursday and take the day off at Italboa for the annual ditch clay of the College of Dentistry. The cavalcade of those who are preparing to bring more suffering to already ailing human beings will form in front of the Dental Technic building on tha campus on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. For those who do not have their own transportation. Paclflc Electric trains will leave the building sharply at 8 in order to arrive at the beach town by 9:30. The sport of making little cavities larger in tlie mouths of their patrons will way to water sports and races for the embryo dentists. Canoe tilts ancl races, surf board rides, swims, sand races, and novelty races for the women will be lield. All events will be between the classes and medals will be awarded to the winners by Dr. Lewis E. Ford, dean of the dental college. In the evening the dentists and their friends will hold a dance in the Rendezvous ballroom. Preparations for the ditch day are under the direction of Virgil Brown, student body president, and Paul Standlee, second vice-president. Brown urges that all pre-dental students who intend to attend the outing to get their excuses from Coach Gilliland in the dental gym at noon tomorrow. }jan Debaters ISeasor Vith /inOverS.F.U. 8 4 .1 (i decision o\ ei* the fJ of •'■ii! Francisco, r1^ifornia debaters clos-,L ^ season, Friday eve-*<lR represented by iidcn and Captain Glenn the northern school by " ■ ><id K> nneth Gerard. Lj*4s 1 first speaker 11 twardt d second hon-. P4ir upholding the afflr-' the centralized control p? Question, H- »ln the last debate ln PWn j,m Editor To Speak Before Students senior on • *111 repreesut S.C three Dur- years of varsity he Has spoken in 42 51411 contests. Tilden, a *' ®et teams from 10 "•illations. *°r the . debate Mrs. Janet Snider, society and club editor ol the San Fernando, Calif. Sun, will speak to Prof. Benson's Journalism class in women's pages Tuesday ai 1 p.m. in Bridge 114. Mrs. Snider, whose husband is publisher of the Sun is a giadu-ate of the School of Journalism, University of Missouri, aud was employed tor years ou Kansas City and other middle western newspapers. contest were J. i01, coach, Glendale LJ8*' Migs Lucille Bick-coach, Huntington abo ini , 1 "uunuiiuu P' » hoo!: A w Douglag <1, "Uhlness man and r *,chi*an debater. , Si8ma Rho To ,ect New Officers Co-eds With Bad Manners Called By Etiquette Group To welcome new girls who are interested in joining, tlie Etiqueite group will hold its regular meeting this afternoon in the Y.W. rooms, tUird floor. Student I nion [ at 3 o'clock today. At this time girls will be au-| nounced to till the following posl-oooo • Slgma Rho, i tion in the group: assistant chair- N .,or'*ni,lc frater- i inan. i jc-ording aecretary. corres- ponding aecretary, treasurer, and publicity chairman. In addition lo this, a giil will be choseu to record and write up all points of local campus etiquette ln order that a definite form may be available. This form will be mimeographed Continuing the custom of selecting a different girl to take charge of serving tea, and to officiate over tbe tea-table by pouring it. C*'1'*'* noon in Stu for of oiue luncheon mi * * tha 1 "in * #i', " ht'ltl and selec-*.l] v *11 be made. Cun "adt' ,or the annual tor freshman ^Ujored by the orga-lhl ontest will be open year for the first WEBB ADDRESSES J. C. ASSOCIATION Lester B. Rogers, dean of the School of Education, was general chairman of the Southern California Juuior College association annual spring conference which was held on the campus last Saturday. Paul Webb, staff associate of the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of teaching addressed the group at the genera) morning session which v as held in Bowne hall in the Philosophy building. He talked to the group on "The Carnegie Foundation Survey as Related to the Junior College." Luncheon was served iu tho Women's Residence hall after which departmental round-table . discussions were held. Dr. John Harbeaon of Pasadena J. C. is president of the organization. Charles Nelson of Glendale J. C. is the secretary-treasurer. State Finance To Be Subject Of Lecture Roland A. Vandergrift, state director of finance, will speak to the Eleanor Buis and her committee I class iu stale government Monday »ill take charge of this part of morning at S o'clock on the subject the meeting, according to Jane j0f ihe state budget, according to the Oorhaui, chairman of the group. 'announcement of Dr. Hoy Malcom, In addition to formulating plans j chairman of the political science de-tor a fashion show to be spon- | partment. sored by the group, girls present I Students ancl faculty members Inal this meeting will discuss family j teresled may ntend the lecture and formal dinuers, and what to v» hlcii a ill be given iu Bridge 20S. serve at each. At each meeting Mr. Vandegrift wai- formerly a the girls select what they would member of the S. C. history depart-like i.o talk about the follow ing j ment. week. Mortar Board, national senior v omen's honorary, conducted initiation services at the Town House yesterday at 9 o'clock. Those w iio were taken into the organization include: Erma Eldridge, Helen Gregory. Myra Jane McClung, Josephine Pelphrey, Virginia Smith, Christy Welch, and Vesta Wiley, seven outstanding junior women; and Miss Helen Greene, a member of Torch and Tassel, the local honorary before Mortar Board was installed. Regina Gerardi, presldenl-eelct of W.S.G.A. is attending a sectional conference of that organization at Corvallis. Ore., aud will be initiated at a special service, when she returns. Following the ceremonies which were conducted by Juanita Mills, acting president of the group, the Wedgewood room decorated in gold and silver, the colors of Mortar Board, was the scene of a breakfast honoring the new initiates. save betw;een $50,000,000 aud $100,-'*00,000. | Authority lo president to reor-J canize government, subject to congressional approval. Reduction of benefits of ex service men, estimated to save $30,-I ('00,000. Transfer of maintenance of Philippine scouts to Philippine government, costing $5,000,000 annually, with disbanding of organization authorized lt preaident deems wise. Discontinuance of army and navy transport service and of the Panama Railroad Steamship line. Gradual withdrawal of tlie annual $8,500,000 vocational educational appropriations beginning ln 1034. Permanent reduction of salaries of farm board, shipping board, and board of railway mediation from $12,000 each to $10,000 and international boundary commissions from $10,000 to >5,000, beginning next July 1. Permanent reduction of salaries of federal reserve board, interstate commc rgce commission and U. S. tariff commission, beginning July 1, 1933. to $10,000 annually Salaries of all judges, except those whose compensation is fixed by the constitution, reduced to $10,-000. WASHINGTON PREPARES TO BALANCE BUDGET WASHINGTON, April 24.—(DP) —The big government economy battle to help balance the budget will be fought out in tlie house before crowded galleries this week, with 700,000 employes In the world's biggest business anxiously concerned over a possible salary reduction. Chairman John McDuffie. Dem., Ala., of the house economy committee, made public tonight tlie 68 page omnibus economy bill which provide* for a flat 11 per cent government pay cut above an initial$ 1.000 as well as for consolidations of existing agencies, abolition of others, ancl reductions ot compensation for war veterans. It also gives the president blanket authority to effect other consollila tions subject to congressional approval, The thousands of married women in the government service aro hlx in a provision of the omnibus blll not hitherto made public. It authorized dismissal of married women whose husbands are working for the government before other persons employed In tiie same agency are released. The pay ctns authoilzed > terminate June 30, 1933. speaker. Tw euty-elgln campus organizations, membership In each of which Four candidates for the national presidency wtll b<- represented by noted speakers and civic leader* ai t Ii Ik month's meeting of tiie I nlted Statesman tc* be held Thursday evening itt Porter hall of The l.aw school. President Hoover will be rejv resented by Joseph Scott, l<os and' a Pony Chorus. Show Girls, "»<•">•'>• *<'""• *■'«* ■« n . A Pl * • campaigning for Hoover, spoke at uancers Arc t-nosen, ,|1P Commerce banquet Iasi week. Need Specialties Milton K. Young, an outstanding Democrat of the West nnd Hollowing several weeks oi UJ- former candidate for Governor of mts and rehearsals, flnal selec Is based phi I tally or wholly upon j tions have been made for the scholarship attainment, will be in j extravaganza choruses, Jean Mas j chided ln the day's houorees. chlo and Audrey Walhaus, co dl Members of the central committee, in addition lo Professor Wll letl, Include Professor William (5. Angermann, Dr. Owen Coy, Dean Held McClung. Miss Julia McCorkle, and Dr. I.ouls Wann. Subcommittees are; Morning assembly, Dr. Coy( chairman: Dr. Bruce Baxter, Herschel Itedgpath, Hazel lteel field, and Marjorie Nichols. Faculty lecture, Dr. Wann. chairman; Dr. Bruce Harrison, Prof. Clarence Case. Prof, Richard Currier. Dinner and evening program, Kean McClung, chairman; Prof. Joy Leonard. Dr. Edwin Starbuck, Dr. 1). J. Cooke, Oliver Chatburn, Peggy Maule, Charles Allderdice, Marion Darlington, Harper Olmstead. Finance, Prof. Angermann, chairman; Professor Gilbert Dunstan, and Harold Huber. Publicity and printing, Miss McCorkle, chairman; Prudence Oleson, and Arthur S. Huey. chlo and Audrey rectors announced today. The definite lineup, which will continue work every clay perfecting routines, are: pdny chorus, Marthellen Broomfield, Jean Cameron. Marjorie Cameron, Virginia Fullen wider, Ruth Risklnd, Jean Allen, Geraldine Kelly, ancl Mary Cain. The showgirls will Include: Marcia Fennesy, Margaret Delgh, Mar-baret McComas, Ruth Secklos, Anita Shoemaker, Ann Mclteth, Irene Leher, and Regina Wallenstein. Girls who will dance in the tap chorus are: Bernice Foules, Arna Tlnston, Angellne Hoffman, Beatrix Finston, I^hiii-h Ryan, Hella Glide, and Barbara W'liomes. Numbers of the chorus ensemble will open and end the extravaganza, each group doing one Individual number in each act. Solo and specialty groups will bo used tn all three acts. Anyone with a specialty number to offer may see Jean Maschlo tomorrow afternoon in Bovard auditorium at 3 for her Inspection. These num-I bers should be of an exotic and eccentric nature to typify the spirit of an Imaginary Mars. k. RICE TO TALK ON S. A. DOWNTOWN MOTHERS WILL BE ENTERTAINED AT'Y' Extra-Curricular Activities To Be Viewed By Group All unorganized studenta interested in participating In extracurricular activities are requested to meet with the Welfare committee on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5 In S.U. 234. The Welfare committee has been working ou plans for the last semester, to make student body nnd other extra-curricular positions accessible to barbs. Those Interested In working on committees or partaking in activltiea may, through the medium of the Welfare committee, receive the necessary contacts and recommendations. Not ouly does the Welfat'6 committee hope to aid students in obtaining student body work, but It also hopes to crt-ate greater interest and activity among those students who do not belong to campus organizations. Since the Inception of this work « « * by the committee, eight men and j QritiSil OlllCer } California, will speak on behalf | of candidate Jack Gardner. Franklin Roosevelt will be represented hy J. F. T. O'Conner, , former Governor of North Dakota. P. M. Abbott, Al Smith's campaign manager In California In llie past ancl present presidential campaigns, will speak for Al Spiith. Following Ihe practice of pasi meetings of the United Statesman, a short open forum will conclude each speech. A brief and unbiased summary of the background and platforms of several candidates for mayo.* of l«s Angeles will be given by some person as yet unnamed, following tbe policy ot the organization to Interest young voters in the election next week. At the last meeting of tlm United Statesman candidates Porter, Dempster, Bonelli, and Hyde, spoke on the issues responsible for the recall election of Ma>or Porter, With the primaries only sl< days after the meeting, the appearance of the speakers are particularly well timed for the giving of information concerning the e«:i-! dldatea for president and for local mayor. The meetings of the United iS'tatesnnm are open to the public. The annual Mother and Son banquet will be held May 4 at the "Y" hut. Tickets go on sale today at the " Y" desk for ti5 cents each. Last year's banquet carried out the La Fiesta theme. According to Malcolm Alexander this year's banquet will have the coming Olympic games as Its theme and atmosphere. It is expected that a number of Troy's Olympic hopes will be present with their mothers to add to the Olympic spirit. All sons of Troy are invited to bring their mothers as this year's banquet promises to be the best In number tnd spirit. Co-ed Debaters Go North, South To Meet Teams seven women linve been given definite campus positions, accord ing to Laurence White, member of the committee. "A New Interpretation ol South America" will be the subject of a talk by Dr. William F. itlce, professor in the S.C. department of Spanish, at University college, S.C. in the Transportation building, Seventh and I«os Angeles street, at 6:15 pin. today. Open to ihe public without charge, tbis lecture is one of a series of semi-weekly addresses on economics, sociological, and cultural topics sponsored by the University college as a community educational service. Dr. Rice was formerly rector of Santiago college und principal o ft lie Buenos Aires high school. He is the author of "An Outline of Spanish Grammar" and "Leaves," which was published In Buenos Aires. Tomorrow Is Date Of Pharmacy Ditch Siudentg ol the College of Pharmacy will hold their second dltcn day of the year tomorrow at tho Miramar Beach club, Santa Monica. The group will meet at 9:30 a w. The cost of the use of locker, pool, card rooms, dance floor, dining rooms will be 50 cents. To Address Club "Latest Developments in India" will bo the topic upon which Capt. Edward Leon Hervey will address the Internal ional Relations dub at their dinner meeting Thursday evening at 6:15 in the Student Union. Captain Hervey Is a British officer now living in Pasadena who spent some time ln India. Interested people are asked to make reservations for the dinner by signing the paper ou the political science bulletin board lu Bridge hall. Two co-ed debato teams left i Los Augeles last evening, om>! north to debate Stanford aud tha other south lo debate San Diego Stale Teacher's college on the season's question, "Resolved: that congress should enact legislation providing for the centralized control of Industry." Captain Cecily Hilton and Anne Jenkins are to debate before a student assembly at the San Diego college this morning. They uphold the negative. Kn route to Stanford, the aftii-1 mailve team, Phyllis Norton, aud Celeste Strack, debate Fresno State college this evening and the I'nlverslty of San Francisco In a formal contest Tuesday evening.' WedneMay the Stanford women will engage them in an extemporaneous debate on a topic to ha chosen two hours before the contest. Returning by the coast they) will meet Santa Barbara Teacher's college Friday and arrive home! Saturday afternoon. Making a Dollar Do Work Of 10 Is New Co-ed Idea "All girls who are interested, yet who have not attended former meetings are urged to be present today as a roll call book Is to be compiled.'' stated Miss Gorham. The roster now includes 45 girls but it is hoped that thia number may be groatiy raised. Tlie College of Pharmacy will hold lis election of offlcers on Wednesday iu tne general pharmacy assembly room, 300 Science building. Elections will begin at 11 a.m. Leslie Leppe Is the present pte-sidfut of the college. Ray Barnaul is vice-pi esideni 1 Chapel Program The chapel program foi Ihis morning will consist of the following numbers; "Narcissus'' by Kevin. "Llebestiaum," aud second movement of the "Sonata tn £ Minor" by Rogers. Co-eds whose wardrobe allowances have run dangerously low are entliuslasllcally receiving the new flair lor ccrtton frocks, procurable at as low as $1, samples of which will be modeled by representative sorority girls at a fashion tea to be held from 3 to 5 o'-clock Wednesday in tne social hall. Wilh the primary purpose of show ing "depressed" college girls that a shortened allowance docs nol necessarily result iu au in- Incredlble aa It seems all types of attractive cotton dresses In the latest styles aud colors can be found under this dollar heading. A wide range of choice Is offered In everything from tennis and goll rj L- TQ SoeaU dresses for those athletically In Ur' V-OOKe 1 ° ^PeaK PREDICT FARMER-LABOR CONTROL OMAHA, Neb., Apr. 24—(UI*)— Predictions that Farmer-Labor representatives will control th* next session of Congress were made tonight by delegates arriving her* for the party's natioual convention Tuesday. "If we succeed In electing a majority of our Minnesota congressional ticket and pick up seals in other farming states, the Farmer-Labor party would hold the balance of power In the house, providing there ia no radical change in the Republican-Democrat alignment.'' said Frank Lovvson, Waablnglou, party secretary. cilued to smart housedresses for Hie rare few who lean towards domesticity'. Guests will sit around watching tue "cotton parade" while partaking of lea w hich is being offered gratis. All boys whose pins ferial appearing wardrobe, Phi J are hung ou various heaving bo Chl Theta and Gamma Alpha Chi, sorns are tipped off to see that the commerce and advertising sororl- j object of their choice gets up In ties are jointly sponsoring this I the hall ft eduesday for a nice tea through the courtesy of the snappy lesson on how to make j classical languages are Inrit&d to Broadway s DolUi Dress Shop." j $1 do the work of 10! attend. At Latin Club Lunch "Tne Influence of Latin Laws Upon International Relations Today" is lo be the subject of a talk to be given by Dr. O. W. E Cooke at a luncheon meeting of the Latin club Wednesday at uoou lu the Y.M.C.A. hut. Robert Wilbur, presldeut of tbe club, stated that ail students of
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|Daily Trojan, Vol. 23, No. 132, April 25, 1932
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phone RI* 4111
Editor Sta. 227
Sus. Mgr. 226
Unit e d Pres*
Wor Id Wide
News Service
Fascists Expect "ra Nationalist Coalition
I-(l)P> ;
: triumph for Adolph Hif-w part) aud the *M- !
ultra-nationalist |
nold :-oW » majority In ; diet emerged loday as j mult? of the Prus-Zl I
iton — which Indirectly ite political late of all ^creased the Fascist (rom nine to 162 and * possibility that they kittle to command a ma-Ifttk the support of other Lj» factions In a coalition. :»we only 418 deputies— ,'aek 50,OWl votes—elected,
to forecasts of 450. Ms and their nationalist mi command slightly over ' and. if Anal returns i their position, they may "t«i»in a slim majority in
todition government of So-ftmiler Otto Braun lost i,td will be In a minority, tinted in official sources ni intend? to submit the fi reiignatlon before the in convenes .in order to parliamentary overthrow, ft is expected that the million will eventually re-L'-, because the Commu-[utlfrest foes of Fascism, ftoB 5*i seats in he diea hold "the balance of Tae coalition, including r»j, Catholics, and Constitu-, will have 170 seats. If b)' Communists on vital would have 22i> votes.
Los Angeles. California. Monday. April 25. 1932.
No. 132
Duckwall Asks Managers To See Him
Candidate and campaign managers who wish to investigate rates and details of election advertising in the Daily Trojan are urged to see Geue Duckwall, business manager, in the Trojan business office, Student Union 226, as soon as possible.
Advertising for the elertion will he carried on only one day. May 5, when the students go to the polls.
Political Campaign and Organization Will Be Discussed
Expecting n record crowd of Independents who h/ve become interested In the new movement on j the campus to organize students j who are not members of fraterni*
I ties, leaders of the group have called a meeting tonight at 7 o'clock iu 422 Student Union to per-! lect plans for bringing unafflllated ■ students at .S.C. Into the move-1 ment.
I The current political situation j [on the campus will be the main ■ | topic of discussion. With both |
Cabinet Officers Will Be I candidates vying for the support
Student Body Candidates To Take Exam
Al candidates for offices of A.S.U.S.C. and all (andldates for legislative council, preFl-.lents of various colleges, yell leader, yell king, and additional representatives are required to take an examination on the A. S. B. constitution from 3 to 4 o'clock today in 306 Administration building.
Since April 4. classes on the constitution have been held for the benefit of these ^candidates. Two absences fiom the class constitute a disqualification.
Those candidate* who do not take tiie examination or receive a failing grade will be ineligible to hold office.
Honor Scholarship Groups On Campus To Gather In All-Day Program May 10
\\ itli it> (inject to further interest in >eliular*hip and lo
--i;i\e recognition to honor groups of the campus, thc I • t > t Sc hoi
! "Omnibus Economy Bill .usliip Society O.u will he all all-
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Holiday Theater
Boston Plays
Short (one-page) plays about problems colonists had with the British government.
Movies About the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War
Songs for the Fourth of July
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It's open enrollment season for many folks, the time of year to make any changes to employee benefits.
But open enrollment isn't just for employees. It's also the season for seniors to adjust Medicare options. One of the most complicated set of options to consider is prescription drug coverage.
There are two ways for beneficiaries to obtain insurance coverage for prescription drugs through Medicare: Through a Prescription Drug Plan (typically referred to as "Part D" or PDP) or through a Medicare Advantage plan. The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, first available January 1, 2006, is a federally subsidized insurance program covering prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries. Prescription drug coverage is also available through Medicare Advantage plans, which take the place of traditional Medicare Parts A, B and usually part D. The most common plans are PPOs or HMOs; some include drug coverage, some do not.
When can I get it?
Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in either of these plans during the open enrollment period, which typically runs from mid-October through early December. This year the deadline is Dec. 7. You may also choose not to enroll; both the Part D PDP and Medicare Advantage are completely optional. However, if you do not enroll in a Part D PDP when first eligible, and do not carry creditable coverage elsewhere, you will be subject to a late enrollment penalty on your premiums for life. if you enroll at a later date.
There is no penalty for not enrolling in Medicare Advantage. During the annual open enrollment period, you may switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, or vice versa. You have some extra time to switch back from Medicare Advantage to original Medicare if you wish, between Jan. 1 and Feb. 14. That also gives you a deadline extension to enroll in a Part D drug plan. Be careful when enrolling in a Part D plan if you are covered under Medicare Advantage. If your Medicare Advantage plan includes drug coverage, enrolling in a Part D plan will kick you back to original Medicare.
There is also a special enrollment period available to you for a qualifying event such as moving in or out of a service area, losing your current coverage or getting new coverage elsewhere, becoming eligible for additional assistance such as PACE for example. This year there is special relief available for those affected by Hurricane Sandy by calling 1-800-MEDICARE to request a later deadline.
If you already have a plan and are happy with it, there's no need to do anything. Your current plan will roll over into next year.
What are my options?
This is the confusing part. A quick search on Medicare.gov using the Stroudsburg zip code brings up 38 different plans to choose from, all with different features and costs, offered by several different insurance companies. Monthly premiums range from $15 to $121; some have zero deductibles, others as high as $325. Copays and coinsurance can be as little as $0 or as much as 50 percent, depending on the classification of the drug. They're all laid out for you on your computer screen; just enter your current Medicare information and the prescriptions you take into the "find-a-plan" wizard and you'll know just what to choose, right?
Unfortunately, it's not that simple. When choosing a plan, you must predict your prescription drug needs for the coming year and try various scenarios to evaluate total costs. The unknown is what makes it challenging. What if you choose your plan based on a current regimen of taking one low cost drug monthly, but then end up on several expensive brand name drugs part way through the year? Your out-of-pocket costs may soar, and if you don't have the means to absorb that until you have the opportunity to change plans again next year, you're in trouble.
You might heed the advice given to me by Charlotte Linn of Stroudsburg, who offered a warning for snowbirds to choose a plan that will not only be good for them while in Monroe County, but also for the time spent down south.
Are your pharmacies covered in the network in both places? That's why Ken Goble of MPC Insurance in East Stroudsburg steers his snowbird clients toward national plans with large networks rather than regional ones. Insurance companies base your cost on where your prescription drug falls on lists referred to as formularies — preferred generic, non-preferred generic, preferred brand, non-preferred brand and specialty. Your prescription may be preferred with one company, and non-preferred with another. National plans, with their strong buying power, also have the advantage of obtaining preferred pricing from drug manufacturers, Goble says.
Aside from evaluating the combination of premiums, copays and deductibles, you will also need to consider the "coverage gap," better known as the "Donut Hole." Once your total drug expenses (what the total cost is, not just your cost) reaches $2,970, you enter the donut hole, where you stay until your total out of pocket costs reach $4,750.
However, while you are in the donut hole, you will receive a discount of 52.5 percent off brand name drugs and 21 percent on generics. Also, 100 percent of that cost is counted toward that $4,750 out-of-pocket number, even though you are actually paying less. Once you leave the donut hole, you are considered to be covered by the catastrophic portion of your plan. In this stage, your cost is the greater of either 5 percent of the drug cost or $2.65 for generics and $6.60 for brand name drugs.
Help is available
So how do you choose among such a dizzying array of options? As I mentioned, the Medicare.gov site has a find-a-plan feature that allows you to enter a list of drugs and your geographical area, to see what your annual out of pocket costs would be for each available plan. You can edit your drug list and put in various prescriptions you think you may take during the coming year and see how your out of pocket costs are impacted. Even though I'm pretty computer savvy, I find it to be confusing. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for folks who are not as familiar with technology.
I've felt since the first time I worked through the plan choices when Part D first came out, that expecting folks to navigate so many choices — especially those not used to working on a computer — is so wrong.
Fortunately, you can get help making your choices by working with an insurance agent who specializes in Medicare, and also by working with the volunteers in your community, like the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging. Although it's too late for this year, the agency's APPRISE program offers plan comparisons by appointment at the Loder Building in East Stroudsburg. You must call 570-420-3735 for an appointment first.
Once you've decided on a plan, you can enroll right on the Medicare.gov website, by calling Medicare, or by calling the plan directly. And then pat yourself on the back for surviving the process.


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Japanese Pebble Samples. Dumbarton Oaks Archives (AR.OB.Misc.011).
Beginning in 1959, the American architect Philip Johnson (1906–2005) designed the exhibition wing for the Robert Woods Bliss Collection of Pre-Columbian Art at Dumbarton Oaks. The building was completed in 1963 and opened to the public for the first time on December 10 of that year. During the design-development phase of this project, it was decided to add "four small courts [to the interior of the pavilion] that would hold planters and be glazed on the court side and vaulted with translucent but opaque plastic domes." (See image below.) Johnson specified that polished Japanese pebbles be used on the floors of these planter courts, and his firm sent to Japan for samples sometime after October 17, 1961. The sample pebbles chosen by Johnson were submitted to Dumbarton Oaks for approval. The printed label on the top of the sample box has Japanese characters indicating (1) region, (2) beach, (3) small, (4) coast, (5) pebble, and (6) typical product. The printed and inscribed label on the side reads: # 86183 MADE IN JAPAN. This box of sample pebbles (seen above) is retained in the Dumbarton Oaks Archives, AR.OB.Misc.011.


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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Virginia Beach
If you or someone you know has been in a motorcycle accident, you might be feeling a little lost and confused, which is understandable. Without a metal frame, those who ride motorcycles have no protection during a collision, and the results are often devastating.
Even though the victims usually believe that the worst is over, that is not always the case. Once you have survived a motorcycle accident, you probably count on your insurance company to help cover the damages.
The problem, though, is that your insurance company won't always pay for all of your medical bills, and not all insurance plans take time away from work into consideration. Due to the required recovery time, many victims lose their jobs and are unable to pay the hospital fees.
Getting a Virginia Beach Lawyer
Your insurance company won't want to pay any more than needed for your claim, and your agent might not have your needs in mind. If you don't want to take any chances, getting a qualified lawyer will give you peace of mind. When you enlist our services, we will work hard to get you the funds that you need and deserve. Once we look at your information, we will promptly prepare your case in a way that optimizes your odds of success.
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When your goal is to hire a lawyer and to hold the insurance companies accountable, you are likely asking yourself why you should turn to our team. With so many options on the market, selecting the right legal professional won't always be easy, but our dedication to client satisfaction has earned us a positive reputation among the community that we proudly serve.
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If you have questions about your case or just need to talk, we invite you to contact our Virginia Beach motorcycle accident attorneys right away. Our friendly and passionate team will help you plan your next move, and they will address your concerns without any obligation. Don't put your future in the hands of your insurance company after an accident. Even though this situation might be stressful, you don't need to face it alone, and we will gladly stand by you in court.


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Public Holidays in England and Wales in 2015
These are the 2015 Bank Holidays, 2015 Public Holidays in England and Wales in 2015. Useful information if you
are arranging to go away, helpful to organise work commitments around your vacations. When is Easter? What date is Easter?
2015 Public Holidays are also shown on our A4 2015 calendar. You're very welcome to download it.
Print the 2015 Calendar A3 for a wall calendar 2015 showing 2015 Bank Holidays.
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2015 Public Holidays are days when most of the UK has a day off work. Easter, Christmas, May Day and so on
have been non-working days for many years, though increasingly people do work on these days.
Although banks, offices and most factories have a day off ever larger numbers of people in public-facing occupations
such as retailing and leisure - which are much the same thing these days at least in the eyes of women if not men -
usually work on these public holidays and indeed may get overtime, extra payments or days off in lieu. So public
holidays, much like Sundays and other 2015 holidays, are losing some of their specialness and indeed traffic congestion
dictates that for some in the UK these 2015 UK bank holidays, these 2015 bank holidays, will definitely be days to stay
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"The on-site and remote support requirement has noticeably reduced due to a simplified and standardised yet more manageable environment"
Kane Collins, Manager End User Services, TMCA
After over 50 years in Australia, Toyota has grown to be one of the country's leading automotive companies.
Toyota Australia's head office function and manufacturing/engineering activities in Melbourne are complemented by comprehensive sales and marketing operations based in Sydney. Additionally, Toyota has sales and distribution branches in all mainland Australian states except Western Australia. Toyota employs around 3,900 people and thousands more are employed in its supplier and retail networks. Toyota is Australia's largest vehicle exporter, shipping to more than 13 different overseas markets.
Toyota Australia needed to transform its End User Computing platform, migrating from a heterogeneous operating system environment to one consolidated on Windows 7.
Working closely with Toyota, Fujitsu carefully designed and deployed a unified SOE that included Windows 7 and Fujitsu's standard End User Services Management platform for over 2,100 devices.
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Brahminy Blind Snake, Flower Pot Snake [NON-NATIVE]
Scientific name: Indotyphlops braminus (DAUDIN 1803)
* Currently accepted name
* scientific names used through time
- Eryx braminus – DAUDIN 1803
- Tortrix russelii – MERREM 1820
- Typhlops russeli – SCHLEGEL 1839
- Typhlops braminus – DUMÉRIL & BIBRON 1844
- Argyrophis truncatus – GRAY 1845
- Onychocephalus capensis – SMITH 1846
- Argyrophis bramicus [sic] – KELAART 1854
- Ophthalmidium tenue – HALLOWELL 1861
- Typhlops (Typhlops) inconspicuus – JAN 1863
- Typhlops (Typhlops) euproctus – BOETTGER 1882
- Typhlops limbrickii – ANNANDALE 1906
- Glauconia braueri – STERNFELD 1910
- Typhlops pseudosaurus – DRYDEN & TAYLOR 1969
- Typhlina braminus – MCDOWELL 1974
- Ramphotyphlops braminus – NUSSBAUM 1980
- Indotyphlops braminus – HEDGES et al. 2014
Description: Average adult size is 2.5-6.5 inches (6.35-16.5 cm). Adults are small, thin, and shiny silver gray, charcoal gray, or purple. The head and tail-tip are indistinct, the neck is not narrow and the eyes are only small dot-like remnants under the scales. The tail is tipped with a tiny pointed spur. The head scales are small and similar to body scales. The belly is grayish to brown. The scales are smooth and shiny, there are 14 dorsal scale rows along the entire body. Juvenile coloration is similar to that of adults.
A. Top of the head
B. Side of the head
C. Underside of the head (chin and throat)
D. Tail
Range: The Brahminy Blind Snake is a non-native species from southeastern Asia. It was first reported in Florida in 1983, and has now been found from Key West in the Florida Keys, north throughout most of the peninsula, and west in Leon County in the panhandle. Outside of Florida, it has been widely introduced to many tropical localities and is considered the most widespread snake species in the world.
Habitat: Commonly found in urban and agricultural areas.
Comments: HARMLESS (Non-Venomous). The Brahminy Blind Snake burrows in the soil and leaflitter, and is found under rotting logs, leaves, and trash. Most often it is found in flower beds while gardening, and on sidewalks after rain. It is believed that it was introduced into Florida in the soil of imported plants. Being moved around this way in some parts of the world has earned it the name "Flower Pot Snake." The Brahminy Blind Snake often turns up in leaflitter or garden mulch. It feeds on the eggs, larvae, and pupae of ants and termites. It lays eggs or may be live-bearing. All individuals are female and reproduce unisexually, where the eggs begin cell division without sperm from a male. Up to 8 genetically identical female offspring are produced.
Comparison with other species: None, but it is frequently mistaken for earthworms. Although both are shiny, if you look carefully you will see that earthworms are segmented (i.e., they have rings around the body) and the Brahminy Blind Snake is not segmented. Neither can the Brahminy Blind Snake stretch itself out or contract like an earthworm. Also, if you look closely you can see the Brahminy Blind Snake stick out its tongue while it is being held.


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Optimising Commercial Value from Best Generation Enzymes
By Howard Simmins, InSci Associates Ltd
Best Generation feed enzymes add significant value to the animal production chain. Growth in feed enzymes has depended on optimising their use to obtain the added value. It is frustrating when enzyme responses have not been as consistent as expected. However, good enzymes always work, so where does the inconsistency lie? We often use book values when formulating raw materials, which leads to imbalances in nutrients, particularly in amino acid to energy ratios, resulting in reduced animal performance. The enzyme response will be the same, but the animal's response could differ greatly dependent on the nature of the error in the nutrient formulation. Dietary energy is used in the webinar to show how one of four typical outcomes is possible, none of which achieves the ideal result.
In some, diet cost is reduced, whilst in others it is increased, but none of these situations provide the ideal combination of reduced feed cost and optimal animal performance.
Feed formulation using known ingredient nutrients is key to obtaining the full value of the enzyme in terms of animal performance, as, following reformulation, the enzyme brings the diet back into balance. Once balanced, more than one enzyme may be used in the feed, providing two rules are followed, as discussed in the webinar. Critically, we know today that most enzymes show nutritional replacement values that include energy, amino acids and minerals. Taking only one nutrient into account for an enzyme will result in an imbalance.
Formulate the raw materials accurately and use the complete nutritional value of each Best Generation enzyme, individually and in combination, to achieve exceptional commercial performance.
View the full webinar here to learn more about how to optimize performance with the inclusion of Best Generation enzymes in the diet.
About Novus International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. is headquartered in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. and serves customers in nearly 100 countries around the world. A global leader in developing animal health and nutrition solutions, Novus International's products include ALIMET® and MHA® feed supplements, ACTIVATE® nutritional feed acid, ACIDOMIX® preservative premixture, CIBENZA® enzyme feed additive, MINTREX® chelated trace minerals, SANTOQUIN® feed preservative, AGRADO® feed antioxidant and many other specialty ingredients. Stratum Nutrition, a division of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, focuses on human nutrition through specialty and functional ingredients for manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements (www.stratumnutrition.com).
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who would think that so much could happen in 20 minutes
I wish I could extend it and get in a pre-work ride
but.... with helping the boys get dressed, making sure that they have eaten, walking the dog, and brushing my teeth
well... I am barely making it into work on time
so... I make a mad dash across town on the bike
some mornings I miss the second cup of coffee
other morning I miss brushing my teeth
heading out the alley behind my house there is almost always a car speeding up the block behind me
no matter what the distance
when I pull out
even if they are two hundred yards away they are gunning for my rear wheel
when I make a stop at the four way intersection it is not uncommon for the speeding car behind me to edge past me
to roll through the stop sign and make the turn while I wait for car traffic to give me my right of way
even with eye contact...
it is not always a guarantee that cars will let me take my turn
I continue on my path
again being tailgated
again being passed fast and close
cars speed past me
only to be passed again
when going up a short climb cars pass dangerously into oncoming traffic
I appreciate them passing with safe distance
but I hope that they are anticipating the car traffic in front of them
once back in front of me
they roll through the set of Stop Signs
a speed bump is in place
cars slow for the speed bump but never stop for the sign
it may be more dangerous with the speed bump
as drivers are more focused on the speed bump than pedestrian traffic
by this point there is a good amount of pedestrian traffic trying to walk their way to work, for coffee, the metro, or the area's toddler parks
then I squeeze by the cars lined up using the bike lane as a right turn lane
always looking for parked cars with soon to be opened doors
or an anxious or aggressive driver looking to change lanes
through the light I always have to be careful
there are spots where car drivers try to "juke" the system to bypass the red
they often try to do a turn and an illegal turn
like it were any more legal or safe than running the light in front of them
they may save a few seconds but... one day there will be an accident... only a matter of time
hope no-one gets hurt
green lights just like red lights are viewed as yield signs
more cat and mouse
still just minutes into a multi-minute cross town commute
more cars doing illegal and dangerous things
I make a light only to dodge a line of cars behind me all running the red light sneaking through the light
from the left turn only lane to go straight even without the light...
the illegal and dangerous
ignoring of the left turn lane was part of their intention
this is their commuter route every day
each and every day this set of car commuter make these same set of obnoxious and dangerous moves
the same people everyday putting all sorts of people at risk... including themselves
down the hill into the home stretch
always more left turning traffic wanting to be in the right hand lane
taxi cab drivers being the worst offewndors
these guys never thinking a second further into the future
I think that all the fumes have brought these cab drivers down to a level of severe profound
I try to be sympathetic
it is bad enough that they lack enough vertebrae in their next to turn their head to the side to check to see if it is clear
but for them to be mentally deficient
well... I try to be compasionate
maybe euthanasia is in order
a few more blocks more
more combat in traffic
the lights in my favor do not make things any more safe
I try to glide through like a ghost never asking anyone to slow down or speed up on my account I am thankful when someone slows or stops to give me the right of way
but.... I tend to anticipate the worst
my trajectory is not ballaistic
my motion is always under accessment for modification
a right turn signal on a car in front of me does not mean that they are turning right
I have learned to pay closer attention to the driver's body postition than their indicator lights where are they looking? where are their hands on the wheel?
what are they watching on the dvd player?
do they text message on their phone or do they have a blackberry?
these are all taken into account with each and every car that I approach
yes... I too am taking risks
it is risky for me to follow the laws it is risky for me to break the laws
my being on a bicycle rather within a Chevy Suburban is a risk
my efforts are defensive
no one is concerned for my well being but me
the chaos is not organized chaos
the system that people have selected is not working
the madness only gets madder
there needs to be an evolution
maybe a revolution
this may take some thinking
remember the revolution will not be motorized
that andy singer cartoon was stolen from an Italian Blog
3 comments:
- Zoo said...
people definitely suck when they're in a car which makes things even more difficult when riding at night, I was out last night in the dark with my helmet light and reflective gear and I still had someone almost run me over from behind, and then there's the people who come speeding around corners taking them wide and flying off the hills. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth trying to get my miles in at night on the bike, too bad I don't have a night job. Then again I hate the trainer still so for now this is my only choice if I want to get my miles in for the week.
- 9/22/2006
- D Achilleus said...
a quote from Bruce Lee is fitting here:
"organized despair"
thats what we have on our streets.
- 9/22/2006
- matt said...
I have a similar commute through the steets of Philly everyday. It sucks, but I (we) still do it. Sometimes I feel like putting a brick through thier windows othertimes I just have to laught. Be careful out there.
- 9/27/2006


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Adventure: Horseback riding (1 hour)
Location: Severn, ON
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Enjoy Horsebackriding through private woodland trails. You will be matched with your horse according to your size and experience level. You will have a quick introduction and then set off onto the trails. Helmets are provided and MUST be worn.


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I want to thank all participants and speakers of the Exadata, Exalogic and Manageability Community Forum in Vienna this week.
During these very packed two days we have seen how the adoption of Exa technology by the partner community is out of discussion. Presentations by partners have included a large number of real customer projects, through which Exadata and Exalogic have become key building blocks of the customers' infrastructure.
In addition we have had presentations by Oracle staff about Exadata, Exalogic and Manageability, or about those areas that relate directly to the data infrastructure of the customers (Data Integration, Backup and Recovery).
Of course, lots of networking and sharing, which is the reason of the community to exist!
I hope that those of you who have attended have achieved your objectives, and look forward to seeing you in future events!
The presentations from the forum are now downloadable in pdf format from the Community Workspace. (Remember that you need to register as a community member to have access to the workspace)


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Welcome to our site introducing Mirandas. This site features tables and illustrations to aid in Miranda camera identification, as well as more detailed model, lenses, and accessory information.
Miranda cameras were a line of quality 35mm single lens reflexes, a range of over 30 models between first prototypes in 1953 through to the last production model in 1978. Many had advanced or sophisticated features for their day. Almost all Miranda SLR's shared the same basic lens mount, but the mount complexity increased over the years to accommodate more aperture and metering controls.
The Miranda Historical Society (MHS) was established in 1986 to provide a forum for collectors and to collect and discuss information concerning all aspects of these cameras.This site is also a point of focus and includes detailed articles and research as well as basic information. Please see the MHS Intro page.
Email to MirandaCameraInfo is welcomed for comments or needs from this site, additional information, or error corrections. I can also assist with more detailed identifications.
I am very pleased to thank various MIRANDA enthusiasts for their contributions in illustrations (particularly, since I don't have it all), and additions and corrections to the information on this site.
For the Dixons branded 'Miranda' cameras and accessories, I have started to add information as available. This equipment has nothing in common with Miranda Camera Co. products, except the name. Some SLR cameras are noted in 'Model Detail' and the instruction book for the flashgun CT700 is available in Accessories - Flashguns.
|We have re-established the Miranda Historical Society and its periodical Newletter and this web site as its records. The original founder of MHS, Mr. Tom Surovek, firstname.lastname@example.com is supporting our efforts. A new CD for MHS members showing the current site, old newsletters, and a wider range of images, is planned for release by mid 2004.
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Predators of Honey Bees
Bear damage to apiary
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Bears are a serious threat to beekeeping operations since they do a great deal of damage to hives and equipment. They normally visit the apiaries at night, smashing the hives to eat brood and honey. Once bears locate an apiary, they return again and again, and it becomes exceedingly difficult to control their marauding behavior.


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Finishing a Legacy Begun by Others
The open space initiative on this year's ballot has raised questions and inspired debate. People naturally want to know how it would work, while some argue that it's not necessary. For those with questions, I encourage you to visit the campaign website, lagunaopenspace.com. You'll find that Measure CC would mirror what the city's been doing for more than 20 years. The only real difference would be a temporary local funding source to replace our now depleted local share of state park funds.
Like all cities, Laguna is defined by its history. We're fortunate that we live in a town where historically the majority of voters of all political persuasions–liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans–have consistently said that they value open space and have voted to acquire and preserve it, as they did with the 20-year bond to buy Laguna Canyon back in 1990. Talk about a village entrance: none could be more inviting and aesthetically pleasing than the natural, rock-crested, tree-dotted hills lining both sides of Laguna Canyon Road. That bucolic village entrance came with a big price tag, yet I've not heard anyone carp about the tens of millions of dollars of taxpayers' money that it took to save our picturesque canyon from development. No, most of us are just grateful that Lagunans supported a public policy more than two decades ago that was so enlightened. This is not to say that all Lagunans voted for that bond measure; assuredly, there was a small minority of our citizens who thought the price tag was too high, or that the city had other priorities that were more important, or who simply opposed any additional taxes period.
Measure CC, the Laguna Beach Open Space Acquisition and Preservation Parcel Tax Measure, which appears on this November's ballot would enable our city to complete the purchase of the roughly 400 acres of undeveloped land remaining in the city. The city would not go into debt as the tax revenue would not come out of the budget; instead it would come out of a fund set up for the exclusive purpose of purchasing parcels as they come on the market. An unpaid citizens' watchdog committee would insure that all purchases were in strict compliance with the terms of the measure. There would be no eminent domain. With the canyon bond just paid off, the parcel tax of $120 a year would mean no added tax burden beyond what we're accustomed to paying. Most of us would be paying less than half what we paid for the canyon bonds retired last year.
As in 1990, some are against this open space measure. They contend that the city has other priorities. That's legitimate, but not a compelling reason to reject Measure CC. When we bought the canyon in 1990 the city didn't ignore other priorities regarding public safety, helping flood victims, installing public art and a whole range of other matters. The same would be true for the open space initiative. Some say the undeveloped parcels are unbuildable; now that's not true. Drive up to Diamond-Crestview and take a good look at what was built on land that was supposedly "unbuildable."
Most of all, remember this is Laguna Beach. Here we not only say we value open space, we hike and bike our trails, we buy art that graces our homes with reminders of our greenbelt, and we pay to continue an environmental legacy that year after year draws throngs of visitors to our city. We're not the only coastal city in Orange County but we're the one that plein air artists like William Wendt, Edgar Payne, and a host of others have immortalized in their landscape paintings. With a dip in land values, this is precisely the time to finish what an earlier generation of Lagunans, led by Jim Dilley, started. Preserve our open space. Vote "yes" on Measure CC.
Tom Osborne, a retired Santa Ana College history professor and recipient of the city's Environmental Award, has written three books and specializes in California and Pacific maritime history.
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