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Dear Parents and Prospective Students:
At the University of St. Thomas in Houston, we are committed to educating leaders of faith and character. Our graduates possess a vibrant spiritual faith, seek to learn more about themselves and the world around them, and have the courage to live their lives in accordance with their faith. We hope that our graduates face the challenges of the world strengthened by the foundation of the Basilian values of goodness, discipline and knowledge. We encourage them to become life long learners who seek every opportunity to continue to grow and give of themselves.
We are proud that our core curriculum provides each student with the ability to think critically and communicate effectively with a world view that is formed by the Catholic intellectual tradition. We are blessed with a faculty that is dedicated to our students and their development as ethical leaders and successful professionals. The university is blessed with the presence of the Basilian fathers who founded our institution in 1947 and the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist who joined us in 1999. Our 177 full-time faculty look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus for a life-changing educational experience.
With best wishes,
Dr. Robert Ivany
Information from Career Services Office
At the University of St. Thomas, students can make plenty of real-world connections early in their college career. Students can present their research findings at the Research Symposium. Undergraduates, including freshmen, have opportunities to conduct research individually or on a team with a professor. Research prepares students for graduate or medical school and for their future career.
Houston is home to the country's second largest number of Fortune 500 companies, and the University of St. Thomas sits in the heart of the city. This means students have ample opportunity for hands-on learning, internships and great careers. At St. Thomas, students study closely with professors and carry their knowledge with them to internships and job opportunities.
Many student clubs host speakers from various professional fields. St. Thomas faculty also help students with recommendations for graduate school and beyond.
The Career Services Center at the University of St. Thomas provides services to both students and alumni. Services include resume and letter-writing assistance, job and internship searches and networking strategy. The Center offers events and programs to help students in building their professional network, and learn about opportunities for their major of study, including a mentor program, career fairs, networking socials, etiquette dinners and employer panels.
Information from Financial Aid Office
At the University of St. Thomas in Houston, 95 percent of first-time freshmen receive financial assistance for their undergraduate education. The University awards nearly $37 million in financial aid annually, including $13.7 million in UST-funded scholarships and grants.
Upon admission to UST, students are automatically considered for a scholarship, ranging from $7,000 to $16,000 using information from the admissions application. Scholarships are based on high school GPA, class ranking, and SAT/ACT scores.
UST participates in federal and applicable state financial aid programs. For more information, visit us online at www.stthom.edu/financialaid. The Office of Financial Aid may also be contacted by calling 713-525-2170 or emailing email@example.com. UST's FAFSA code is 003654.
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Located in the heart of Houston, Texas, on a 19-block campus, the University of St. Thomas (UST) has a goal of becoming no less than "one of the great Catholic universities of America." But for decades, this University launched in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers has been something of a secret outside of the Southwest. As it becomes better known, UST's solid Catholic liberal arts education is poised to attract a wider following.
The University has five schools—arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and theology (offered at nearby St. Mary's Seminary). More than half the students on campus are enrolled in graduate programs.
Among the 35 majors are the interdisciplinary Catholic studies, theology, pastoral studies, international studies, and studio arts programs. Many minors are available, including Irish studies and creative writing. There also are many joint majors, and students have the opportunity to pursue a Western Civilization-oriented honors program.
Eighty-eight percent of UST undergraduates are Texans, most are commuters, and 70 percent of its alumni have settled in the Houston area. But the remaining students come from 39 other states and 54 foreign countries.
Over half the students are minorities (Hispanic, African American, Asian American, and Native American), and many of these are first-generation college students. Under Title V of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, UST is identified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting its greater than 25 percent Hispanic student population.
The University is most certainly a college on the move. In 2011, the St. Thomas Cameron School of Business achieved accreditation through the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). UST also reopened its School of Nursing and is running a capital campaign to fund a new 75 million dollar Center for Science and Health Professions. The University partners with the Harris County Hospital District for a nursing preceptor program, which allows students to work and learn one-on-one with expert clinical nurses.
University regulations require the president to be a Catholic. In fact, six of the eight UST presidents have been Basilian priests. The current president is Dr. Robert Ivany, a retired Army major general with tours stretching from Vietnam to Kuwait. He previously headed the U.S. Army War College and holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
The board of trustees is primarily comprised of lay members, although a third of the members are either Basilians or Basilian appointees.
The Catholic identity of UST is apparent. Six Basilians reside on the main campus, and the Order permeates the life of the University with its "quiet orthodoxy."
The School's price and financial aid package for the average student are roughly equal to the average for private colleges and universities in Texas. Tuition, room, and board cost $37,890 in the 2014-2015 year.
While many schools are opting toward curricula emphasizing vocational education, UST places emphasis on the study of theology and philosophy. In these two disciplines, 21 credits are required for graduation: nine in theology, nine in philosophy, and another three in a synthesis course that brings philosophy or theology into conversations with a student's academic major.
Even transfer students must take at least six credits in theology and in philosophy.
These requirements form the basis of the substantial core curriculum, which includes credits distributed among English, foreign languages, history, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, fine arts, and oral communications. This overall core of 59 hours is unusually large among colleges that offer multiple majors.
The theology courses include two that are required for all students and set a clear tone for the curriculum: Teachings of the Catholic Church and Intro to the Sacred Scriptures. The third course is selected from several options within the field of moral theology.
The philosophy requirement is satisfied by taking three mandatory courses in a systematic sequence (Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethics, and Metaphysics) or in a historical sequence (ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy).
Most unique is the synthesis course, which is selected with the help of an academic advisor. There are a wide variety of options intended to coincide with a student's planned major. All are taught by theology, philosophy, or Catholic Studies professors.
Incoming freshmen participate in the Freshman Symposium: Educating Leaders of Faith and Character, a program that introduces students to the University by focusing on St. Thomas' mission to educate leaders who can think critically, communicate effectively, lead ethically, and succeed professionally.
Catholic Studies is one of the double majors available. There is also a four-year, seven-course honors program that is heavily weighted toward the heritage of the Christian West. Even the revamped Environmental Sciences and Studies Department incorporates a Catholic moral perspective.
The University also has cooperative agreements for dual-degree programs in engineering and technology with The Catholic University of America, Texas A & M University, the University of Houston, and the University of Notre Dame. There are several other pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, and pharmacy.
Some departments have few or no Catholics, but faculty members are expected to respect the Catholic identity of UST. Theology professors must be faithful to Church teaching and are required to receive the
from the local bishop.
UST offers a study-abroad program in the China, Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Uruguay. About 10 percent of the students take advantage of these opportunities.
To encourage practical experience in the local community, UST offers a service learning program. Students can ask professors for service placements in the local community, perform service hours for a nonprofit organization, and often write a paper or otherwise reflect on their experiences.
Spiritual Life
Religious life revolves around the small, attractive stucco Chapel of St. Basil. It is at the chapel that most of the 15 weekly Masses are offered and confessions are heard Monday through Saturday. Sunday Masses are well-attended, and there are also Latin, Spanish, and French Masses. Three times a semester, a student group sings Gregorian chant for a traditional Extraordinary Form Mass.
Adoration and benediction are held every Monday, and Adoration is also held on Wednesdays at 8 a.m.
The presence of approximately 10 priests on campus, mostly Basilian Fathers, and the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist is important in creating the nurturing spiritual environment that exists. There also is a nearby convent of Vietnamese Dominican Sisters, and these religious participate in campus activities and take classes.
Social service programs are offered through Campus Ministry, but the University also has a Center for Social Justice, which offers internships and other opportunities for service.
Residential Life
Only about 20 percent of UST students live on campus, which limits residential life. The coed residence features private bathrooms in student rooms. There is a second residence hall for upperclassmen and graduate students, and some students live in apartments surrounding the campus or commute from home.
The campus does not have a health center, although UST has a partnership with the University of
Texas health services. Students use the world-famous Texas Medical Center, a vast complex of hospitals and health care facilities located a short distance from UST.
Students gravitate to the many cultural, sports, and social offerings that are available in the adjacent museum district and within a short distance from campus. These include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Zoo, and several major shopping areas. The Houston Space Center is the top local tourist attraction.
Houston is a major transportation hub, and students have access to two major airports (George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby), east/west Amtrak service, several major highways, and an extensive bus service. Houston relies heavily on car transportation.
As a large, diverse city with a population of about six million, Houston has a crime index rate of about double the national average. Some of this spills over onto the campus, largely as theft or pranks, but there have been some burglaries reported.
Student Activities
Sixty-five campus groups provide students with extracurricular opportunities that include typical clubs as well as several targeted to various ethnic groups. Among the Catholic-oriented groups are the theology club Chi Rho, a Knights of Columbus council, a pro-life club, and the Society of Macrina.
Chi Rho sponsors an annual career and volunteer fair for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and a "Theology at the Lab" series in which professors are invited to give talks to students in a local pub.
The University of St. Thomas Celts for Life Club participates in the Texas Rally for Life in Austin and the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Students also pray weekly at a local Planned Parenthood facility.
UST's young athletics department joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Red River Conference in 2011. The Celts compete in women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's golf. There are also 11 sports clubs, ranging from coed fencing to men's rugby, and intramural activities as well.
The monthly
newspaper reaches 3,000 students. The
literary magazine and a new features magazine,
, provide additional outlets for student writing. A University committee reviews student publications.
Various dramatic and musical performances are offered by the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the campus' Jones Theatre.
Students can volunteer at the nearby John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science. They assist with Head Start programs there and with other activities.
UST sponsors occasional recreational trips, such as rock climbing, horseback riding, and sailing. There are also several fitness classes available. The Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center includes a large gym, racquetball courts, a weight room, a fitness room, a dance room, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a volleyball court, and an outdoor basketball court.
The Bottom Line
The University of St. Thomas is an excellent liberal arts-oriented institution. Its extensive core curriculum provides graduates with a well-rounded education. The School continues to place a strong emphasis on its Catholic identity, which is reflected in its faithful theology and philosophy departments and by the way that Catholicism permeates the campus.
UST is unique among most of the Newman Guide colleges with its racial diversity and small portion of students living on campus. Students reluctant to attend a small college but wanting a solid Catholic education may be especially attracted to UST.
Hewing to its 67-year-old tradition—and building on it—the University of St. Thomas is poised for growth. Local, first-generation college students from the area will continue to benefit, but so will those from around the country looking for a quality Catholic education at an urban university.
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STAFF WRITER | February 05,2013BENNINGTON — A local man is facing charges of aggravated human trafficking and repeated aggravated sexual assault on a child, a crime punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison, after police said he had sexual contact with a teenage boy between 2009 and 2012.
Peter A. Goewey, 60, of Bennington, was arraigned in April 2012 in Bennington criminal court on felony charges of repeated aggravated sexual assault on a child, possession of child pornography and attempting to lure a child into sexual exploitation.
On Tuesday, the state added the charges of aggravated human trafficking of a person younger than 18 and promoting the creation of a sexual photograph of a child. The first charge carries a mandatory minimum term of 20 years in prison.
Goewey pleaded innocent to the charges. He continued to be held without bail as he has been since April 27.
Daniel McManus, a Bennington attorney who represented Goewey, asked the court to review its decision to find probable cause for the human trafficking charge because he said he thought it was "clear the intent of the statute is not what is alleged here."
However, Judge Cortland Corsones said he reviewed the statute and found that it was "very broad." Corsones said he found it appropriate because the law says no person shall "recruit (or) entice (someone younger than 18) for the purpose of engag(ing) in a commercial sex act."
Goewey is accused of giving the teenager money for taking nude photographs of himself and sending them to Goewey.
In the original affidavit filed in the case, Detective Anthony Silvestro, of the Bennington Police Department, said he met with a teenager, who was 14 at the time, on April 25, 2012.
The teenager said he met Goewey at the Bennington Lanes Bowling Alley in 2011 and continued to have contact with him through January 2012.
Christina Rainville, chief deputy state's attorney for Bennington County, said on Tuesday that further investigation had shown the teenager and Goewey had contact starting in 2009. Phone records indicated that the teenager had sent Goewey pictures of himself in March 2012.
The teenager said he met Goewey while playing pool. After the first few pool games, he told police, Goewey started to touch him.
According to the teenager, on later visits to the bowling alley, which he described as "the worst," Goewey would ask the teenager to get something from his car. Then Goewey would follow the teenager out of the building, have him get in the car and pulled the car around to the back of the building where Goewey would touch the teenager.
The teenager said Goewey asked him to take nude photographs of himself with his cellular phone and send the to Goewey's phone. According to the affidavit, Goewey gave the teenager $40 for sending the photographs and offered him $50 not to tell anyone what had happened.
In a written statement, the teenager said he neither asked Gowey to touch him nor gave him permission.
The teenager said Goewey "showed up" at his school bus stop twice. After those incidents, the teenager said he stopped taking the bus to school.
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In a subsequent affidavit, Silvestro said a detective from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force had retrieved a nude photograph, believed to be of the teenager, from a cellular phone seized from Goewey's home during a search on April 26.
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Wow I had trouble following that one so I had to watch it a couple times… I love how the robot was just sitting there and then was able to pick it up and speed over to the other endzone!
That is so neat, robots are in fact, I believe, the future. Hey, we had Robot Wars on TV or whatever that TV series was called, so now, who knows, we might have some robot sports!
I believe these robots were remote-controlled. It was exciting seeing them move around the field and compete against each other! They should have had a human compete with the robots, just for kicks and giggles.
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Area United States senators and others are working to correct what one government official said was an obvious mistake on the part of Department of Defense officials. The outrage has united both Democrats and Republicans who are locked in a bitter budget battle that has the government shut down.
Two of the soldiers killed had ties to Kansas and Missouri with the family of one of the solider's living in Lansing.
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, a Republican from Kansas, was one of the lawmakers aggressively working the issue Tuesday. A spokeswoman said that Roberts "demanded and received assurances that the Army is flying the widow to Dover" in reference to the soldier's wife who lives in Lansing, KS.
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Those killed were:
Hawkins was remembered as a brave and incredibly talented Ranger who had served multiple tours of duty in combat zones.
"He was moving to the aid of a wounded Ranger when he was killed. His actions that night were in keeping with the epitome of the Ranger creed: 'I will never leave a fallen comrade.' Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hawkins family during this difficult time," said Lt. Col. Patrick J. Ellis, Hawkins commander, in a statement.
Hawkins previously was awarded multiple medals for his service and dedication. He was honored as a man of character and commitment. He was known as a team leader who led from the front and had the respect of his fellow Rangers.
He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Purple Heart.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, said Hawkins was helping prevent a high-profile suicide bombing in Kandahar City.
"Sgt. Hawkins bravely answered the call to serve our country, and we will forever be indebted to him for his service and sacrifice on our behalf," Moran said in a statement. "My deepest sympathies go out to his family, and I ask all Kansans to join me in keeping his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
Senators took to the floor to voice their outrage that the Pentagon announced it would not provide its customary benefits after the death of a member of the military due to the shutdown.
Those benefits include providing transportation to Dover for family members, providing funeral and burial costs, covering unpaid income due as well as a $100,000 death gratuity, which is not subject to taxes.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, urged action.
"The families who lost five loved ones, it's an unbearable loss but now they're being denied death benefits," Reid said. "It's shameful and embarrassing."
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, echoed Reid's comments, asking senators what the American people think.
"Shouldn't we as a body, Republican, Democrat, no matter who we are, shouldn't we be embarrassed about this, shouldn't we be ashamed?" McCain said.
The senators writing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday night about their concerns were Moran; Roy Blunt, Republican from Missouri; Claire McCaskill, Democrat from Missouri; Chris Coons, Democrat from Connecticut; Joe Manchin, Democrat from West Virginia; John Boozman, Republican from Arkansas; and Tom Carper, a Democrat from Connecticut.
"It goes without saying the death gratuity is a small price to pay in order to support family members of those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country," the senators wrote. "We strongly urge you to use whatever legal discretion you have to ensure that the nation can fulfill that sacred obligation, and to promptly notify us of changes required under law while the Congress continues to work towards reopening the government."
The senators demanded an interim solution to help the families of the four soldiers as well as that of a 19-year-old Marine who was killed on Saturday.
"One such solution could be financial assistance from the Fisher House, which has offered an advance grant to families of the fallen. We pledge to work with you and do anything in our power to ensure this problem is resolved," the senators wrote. "Any delay in providing families with this essential benefit is absolutely unacceptable."
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, a Republican who represents Lansing where Hawkins' widow lives, said she is working to ensure the families of fallen soldiers get their death benefits.
"I am working with House Armed Services Committee and the Appropriates Committee on another piece of legislation that will make it absolutely clear that the administration must allow these benefits to continue and I anticipate a House vote in the next day," she said in a statement issued Tuesday afternoon. "The United States owes our complete gratitude to those who serve this country, and nothing could be more essential than our responsibility to take care of the families of those who make the ultimate sacrifice."
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Army and Air Force Exchange Service
|Department store, Government agency
|Dallas, Texas, United States
|base exchanges
department stores
|United States Department of Defense
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense. Its dual missions are to provide quality merchandise and services of necessity and convenience to authorized customers at uniform low prices, and to generate reasonable earnings to supplement appropriated funds for the support of United States Army and Air Force Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. The Exchange is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and its Director/Chief Executive Officer is Tom Shull. The Navy operates the equivalent Navy Exchange (NEX), while the Marine Corps operates the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) and the United States Coast Guard operates the Coast Guard Exchange (CGX).
The Exchange is charged with generating reasonable earnings, but returns roughly two-thirds of its net earnings to its customer base through their respective MWR programs ([1]). The only congressionally appropriated money spent in the Exchange comes in the form of utilities and transportation of merchandise to overseas exchanges and for salaries of U.S. military personnel assigned to the Exchange. A non-appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of Defense, the Exchange funds 98% of its operating budget, including civilian employee salaries, inventory investments, utilities and capital investments for equipment, vehicles and facilities, from the sale of merchandise, food and services to customers.
Roughly 70% of the Exchange earnings are paid to MWR programs.[1] In the last ten years, more than $2.24 billion has been contributed by the Exchange to the Army and Air Force to spend on quality of life improvements for Soldiers, Airmen and their families—Youth Services, Armed Forces Recreation Centers, arts and crafts, aquatic centers, post functions and golf courses.
In Fiscal Year 2011, the Exchange earned more than $277 million from direct sales (retail, food, and vending/services), finance revenue, and concessions on revenues of $10.3 billion.[2] MWR and services programs received $203.3 million, which was distributed as follows:
- U.S. Army, $121.3 million
- U.S. Air Force, $68.8 million
- U.S. Marine Corps, $12.1 million
- U.S. Navy, $1.1 million
The per capita dividend in 2011 was $212 for every Soldier and Airman.
In addition to funding MWR programs, the Exchange earnings are used to build new stores or renovate existing facilities without expense to the federal government. Funds to construct these new or replacement facilities come entirely from sales of merchandise and services.
In 2009, the new exchange built at Ramstein Air Base in Kaiserslautern, Germany, became the largest exchange facility in the world.
On its website, the Exchange states its business aim is "to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families around the world".
Franchised Brands[edit]
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
- A&W Restaurants
- Arby's
- Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels
- Baskin-Robbins
- Boston Market
- Burger King
- Blimpie
- Captain D's
- Carvel Ice Cream
- Charley's Grilled Subs
- Checkers
- Chili's
- Church's Chicken
- Claire's Boutique
- Cinnabon
- Dairy Queen
- Denny's
- Dickey's BBQ
- Domino's Pizza
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc.
- GameStop
- General Nutrition Center (GNC)
- Gemmy Industries
- Godfather's Pizza
- Green Beans Coffee
- Harman Kardon
- The Home Depot
- Hot Topic
- Huddle House
- Hunt Brothers Pizza
- Krispy Kreme
- Long John Silver's
- Maggiano's Little Italy
- Manchu Wok
- Manhattan Bagel
- McAlister's Deli
- McDonald's
- Moe's Southwest Grill
- Noah's Bagels
- On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Papa John's Pizza
- Pizza Hut
- Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
- Rally's
- Romano's Macaroni Grill
- Schlotzsky's
- Seattle's Best Coffee
- Smoothie King
- Sprint Nextel
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Taco John's
- Tim Hortons[3]
- UK Gear
- Waffle House
- Wendy's
- Winger's
- Wing Zone
The Exchange Proprietary Brands[edit]
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
- American Eatery
- Anthony's Pizza
- The Chicken Loft
- Decoded
- Exchange Select
- Exchange Cafe
- Frank's Franks
- KC Cattle
- La Casa de Amigos
- Main St. X-Presso
- Patriot's Choice
- Reel Time Express (Concessions at Exchange theaters)
- Resilian Communications
- Robin Hood Sandwich Shoppe
- Royal Chopstix
- Sabre
- Street Level Nine SL-9
- Sweet Reflections
- JW - ladies updated
- Passports - ladies casual
- Luciano Dante - ladies career
- Driftaway -ladies sleep
- New Recruits Maternity
- R&R Casuals - mens
- Junction West - mens
- Ponytails - girls
- Buzzcuts - boys
Under contract with AAFES[edit]
On May 9, 2001, The Stars and Stripes reported that the Exchange would not stock American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh & The Oklahoma City Bombing on its shelves, nor would they allow it to be special ordered by customers at their stores. Although the Exchange has refused to sell other published materials, most of them were covered by the Honor and Decency Act, a Department of Defense policy banning certain pornographic materials.[4]
In September, 2010, various branches of the military, including the Exchange, banned the sale of the new Medal of Honor game on base (both in the Exchange Main Store and in GameStop locations on base). The reason behind the ban was that in the multiplayer of the game a player could control the Taliban against American forces. Due to overwhelming pressure from different sources and the threat of other bans (including the UK Defense who was threatening to ban the game throughout all of England), EA(the game's publisher) removed the term Taliban from the game (replacing it with "Opposing Forces" which is what all other military style shooters call the enemy). To this day, however, it is not possible to find this game on any Exchange base, either in the main store or the GameStop locations.[5]
Pricing discrepancies[edit]
Although the Exchange facilities do not charge taxes on products (which includes excise taxes), the prices for alcohol and tobacco products are only marginally cheaper than retail stores that charge taxes. The lowest price for which tobacco and alcohol can be sold is limited by DoD directive. For tobacco products sold in CONUS, the price floor is 5% less than the most competitive local price in the local community; for OCONUS, tobacco prices fall within the range of the CONUS market. Alcohol sold in CONUS will be sold not less than 10% below the best price in Alcohol Beverage Control states, and not less than 5% below the competitive rate at non Alcohol Beverage Control states. According to the Exchange, these limits are set by the Department of Defense, per DoD Instruction 1330.9. According to the DoD, the purpose of this is to comply with the deglamorization of alcohol and tobacco policy. However, other goods in their post exchange stores are considerably overpriced, even by convenience store standards. For example: a package of Chips Ahoy that may cost $3.50 in Walmart costs $4.99 in a PX. Many prices are inflated unreasonably for things such as DVD's, health and beauty aids, and softlines.[6]
Gas sales[edit]
The Hayden Cartwright Act does require the Exchange to pay these taxes. Fuel sold to military personnel on military installations is often sold at nearly the same rate as that found at nearby civilian locations, with it becoming increasingly common to find stations in surrounding communities selling fuel for several cents less per gallon. According to the Exchange, gasoline prices are only marginally cheaper because the individual stores are required to be "competitive" with off-post locales.[7] In most locations, the exchanges are required to set prices to the exact rate of the lowest civilian rate within a certain number of miles of the installation's boundary, generally within five miles. Prices will be surveyed at each rate and the lowest price for each rate will be the price set at all fueling stations within that installation, or within that region of the installation in the case of larger installations where identical prices may not be practical. Prices may be surveyed at a rate determined appropriate for the local installation, up to multiple times per day, but not less frequently than weekly. Prices may amount to a loss for the exchange; the Exchange is the only military exchange service permitted to lose money on fuel sales.
See also[edit]
- ^ The Exchange Fact Sheet (– Scholar search), January 2007, archived from the original on 2007-04-22, retrieved 2007-03-07[dead link]
- ^ http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=162
- ^ "Search". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Pilgrim, Eric B.; Boydston, Keith (May 9, 2001), Stars & Stripes, retrieved 2007-03-06
- ^ Sharkey, Mike (September 3, 2010), AAFES Commander Issues Statement on Medal of Honor Ban, retrieved 2013-09-27
- ^ A1C Moore, Kimberly (January 11, 2007), Tobacco Costs Soar, retrieved 2007-03-07
- ^ "the Exchange CONUS Gas Pricing – Fact Not Fiction". 2005-12-15. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
External links[edit]
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Thank you tom[] for writing a great article that hopefully most people will be able to find via Google. Otherwise we'll have to refer them to it in the channel (#yii@freenode) :-)
There are situations in which Active Record will generate nonsense queries from what a nieve Yii user might think is reasonable code. One such situation is a
CActiveDataProvider using
CDbCriteria to get data from parent and 1:n child table with a condition on the child table.
A web app manages people and phones. I stripped it down to the essentials that demonstrate the problem and its fix.
We have model
Person in a 1:n relation with
Phone. We want to find persons with/without phones using
CActiveDataProvider and
CDbCriteria and run into a surprising error. We fix it with
CDbCriteria.together = true;.
People are in table
person and phones in table
phone. Each person can have zero, one or more phones. Phones can exist without being owned by anyone. So
phone has a non-identifying 1:n relation to
CREATE TABLE person ( id INT NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY ); CREATE TABLE phone ( id INT NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY, person_id INT, CONSTRAINT fk_phone_person FOREIGN KEY (person_id) REFERENCES person (id) ON DELETE SET NULL ON UPDATE RESTRICT );
We want an admin
CGridView of persons with a bool column indicating if that person has any phones. And we want a filter on that column. So we want the view to look like:
$this->widget('zii.widgets.grid.CGridView', array( 'id'=>'person-grid', 'dataProvider'=>$model->search(), 'filter'=>$model, 'columns'=>array( 'id', array( 'name' => 'hasPhone', 'value' => '(isset($data->phones) && $data->phones ? "Yes" : "No")', 'filter' => CHtml::activeTextField($model, 'hasPhone'), ), ...
This requires a few things in the
Person model:
class Person extends CActiveRecord { /** * @var filter search criterion. null/'' = don't care, 'no'/'0' mean has no * phone, any other string value = has phone(s) */ public $hasPhone; ... public function rules() { return array( ... array('id, hasPhone', 'safe', 'on'=>'search'), public function relations() { return array( 'phones' => array(self::HAS_MANY, 'Phone', 'person_id'), ...
Now in the
search() method you might think that this would work:
public function search() { $criteria = new CDbCriteria(); $criteria->with = array('phones'); $criteria->compare('t.id', $this->id, true); $hasPhone = trim($this->hasPhone); if ($hasPhone) { $criteria->addCondition( 'phones.person_id is ' . (preg_match('/^(?:no|0)$/iu', $hasPhone) ? '' : 'not') . ' null' ); } return new CActiveDataProvider($this, array('criteria' => $criteria)); }
(Perhaps parsing hasPhone form input into null, true or false should by rights be in the controller. I put it here so we can ignore the controller.)
In this example, Active Record (Yii 1.1.8) generates queries that fail. For example:
SELECT t.id AS t0_c0 FROM person t WHERE (phones.person_id is null) LIMIT 10
Obvious nonsense.
Add this one line to
$criteria->together = true;
CDbCriteria.together is not one of Yii's best known and understood thingies which is why I wrote this article.
I'm not really sure but here's my observations.
One might imagine that specifying the phones relation in
CDbCriteria.with() would suffice. It tells AR that you want to use the related table and get data from it up front, not lazily get the related data later. But tracing the application's queries shows that when
CActiveDataProvider gets data, it handles 1:n related tables a bit different. AR gets the data from the parent table and 1:1 related child tables with one query joining all those 1:1 child tables. 1:n child tables are not part of this query. AR gets data from those with subsequent queries, one query per 1:n child table, specifying the rows it wants with a
WHERE PK IN (id1, id2, ...) clause.
That seems like a reasonable optimization for retrieving data—joining 1:n tables could result in a big data set. So giving users control with CDbCriteria.together is very nice.
But that does not strike me as a good reason to leave out the join to a 1:n table when a column in that table is referenced in the query's WITH clause.
So we have to remember to specify togetherness when Yii forgets and separates queries that cannot be separated.


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Bridal Mask's Park Ki Woong releases poster for omnibus 3D zombie movie.
After 6 months since his last appearance on big screen through 'secretly greatly', park gi woong is going to have a new character which is a zombie named yeowool. The movie.
12 month ago
Park Ki-woong, completely different from "Bridal Mask"
Park ki woong from the kbs 2tv "bridal mask" or movie "secretly and greatly" went through a major transformation and plays the role of a spoiled wealthy prince who turns.
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Park Ki Woong of "Bridal Mask" Sets Enlistment Date
Sad news! actor park ki woong, who recently starred in "bridal mask" and "full house 2", has announced his military enlistment date. Park ki woong will be joining.
2 Year ago
Korean drama of the week "Bridal Mask"
Korean drama of the week "bridal mask" (2012)directed by yoon seong sikwritten by yoo hyeon minetwork : kbswith joo won, jin se yeon, park ki woong, han chae ah, shin hyeon.
2 Year ago
Joo Won to re-enact "Bridal Mask" at "2012 KBS Drama Acting.
'" joo won has drew a lot of love and praises for his main role in the recent high rating drama "bridal mask". For the special performance on the upcoming award.
2 Year ago
Bridal Mask's Park Ki Woong Joins Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Hyun Woo.
" a representative of the movie revealed that park ki woong, who is known for his portrayal of kimura shunji in kbs' hit drama "bridal mask," will be playing one.
2 Year ago
Bridal Mask and One Night And Two Days star Ju Won gives a sweet greeting.
On september 30, ju won tweeted, "happy chuseok. Bridal mask and one night and two days star ju won recently gave a sweet greeting for chuseok, and netizens responded.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" comes back in a 6-part director's cut "Bridal Mask Limited"
"bridal mask limited" will be shown continuously from 8am to 4pm. This version of the drama should be seen in a different angle from the original. "bridal mask" is an original.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" Star Joo Won Says He and Uee Almost Became a.
" on september 21, "bridal mask" star joo won sat down for an interview with newspaper "ilgan sports" and talked about various subjects such as hallyu stars.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" Star Joo Won Picks Jin Se Yeon over Uee in Ideal.
i have never even once seen jin se yeon with a frown on her face on the filming set. " on his own action scenes, joo won: "as the shooting progressed, the gravity.
2 Year ago
Get Inside "Bridal Mask" Star Joo Won's Brain: Travel,.
" on what he does during his rest time, joo won said: "at a café in front of my house, i make small talk with my neighborhood friends. " on food, joo won said: "these.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" Star Park Ki Woong Talks About Heads on SBS's.
park ki woong also admitted he had already looked at the head shapes of mc go hyeon jeong, gagwoman lee sung mi, and singer noh sa yeon which made them laugh again.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" Star Joo Won Was a "Cold City Man".
" the attention of the public was caught by joo won's cute charmingness contrasted with his serious expression. in the photograph, joo won appears to be in kindergarten.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" Park Ki-woong, date with Star Today
Park ki woong who played the wicked kimura shunji in the kbs 2tv drama "bridal mask", is visiting the maeil finance media center. Park ki woong debuted in 2005 and starred.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" Cast and Crew at After-Party
"nice guy" is slated to be broadcasted after "bridal mask" on wednesdays & thursdays starring song joong ki, moon chae won and park shi yeon. The cast and staff.
2 Year ago
[Video] Added Korean drama 'Bridal Mask' final episode 28
Added final episode 28 for the korean drama "bridal mask" watch on dramafever "bridal mask" (2012)directed by yoon seong sikwritten by yoo hyeon minetwork : kbswith joo.
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[Video] Added Korean drama 'Bridal Mask' episode 27
Added episode 27 for the korean drama "bridal mask" watch on dramafever "bridal mask" (2012)directed by yoon seong sikwritten by yoo hyeon minetwork : kbswith joo won, jin.
2 Year ago
'Bridal Mask' records highest viewer rating until the end
Most recently, the viewer ratings for mbc's drama 'arang and the magistrate', sbs's drama 'to the beautiful you' and kbs's drama 'bridal mask' have.
2 Year ago
"Bridal Mask" Park Ki Woong Plays Camera Man
In these revealed photos, park ki woong is dressed as his character shunji with full makeup of bruises and scratches on, and yet looking carefree and playful as he is sitting.


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Spring crafting is in the air. Brighten everyone's day with our super spring crafts.
Get your ducks (and caterpillars and bunnies too) in a row with this easy critter craft. Reports our test mom, "This project really sparked my kids' imaginations!"
Turn colorful magazine photos into vibrant paper butterflies.
If being cooped up inside on a rainy day bugs you, try chasing away the blues with a collection of these little bead-and-wire insects.
Brighten any home with a touch of spring: a bouquet of easy-to-care-for paper lilies.
Liven up your houseplants with vibrant button flowers.
Kids can create their own fashion lines by using shoe treads to stamp colorful designs onto T-shirts.
Spoon-feed your winged neighbors with this homemade birdseed dispenser.
If you can sing in the rain, why not paint? A soggy day can transform drawings into Impressionist art.
Make garden-inspired fabric prints from flowers and leaves.
The classic mud pie needs no improving, but there may be days when your kids want to get more creative with their dirty work -- that's when old kitchen supplies come in handy.
Welcome spiders to your garden with this bead-adorned tribute, which will catch the sun (and your eye!) when hung from an eave or a low-hanging branch.
It's hard to watch a boomerang soar off through the air and return to the thrower without imagining that some kind of magic is at work. In fact, it's not magic at all -- just physics taking flight.
Wire and beads make a bejeweled sun catcher for your room.
Create a bright, verdant cottage from kitchen sponges and grass seed.
To help kids get the most out of communing with nature, Lizette Castano at the Children's Nature Institute suggests packing a canvas bag with a few of simple item, such as this colorful egg carton for collecting souvenirs.
These cute driveway signs hold a secret: at night, shapes cut from reflective tape become glowing stars and moons.
Enjoy fresh cut flowers and an afternoon craft
Use a recycled shipping envelope to make a version of koinobori, the carp-shaped wind socks families in Japan fly for Children's Day on May 5.
If being cooped up inside on a rainy day bugs you, try chasing away the blues with a collection of these little bead-and-wire insects.
With this 3-D pop-up Easter egg craft for kids and grown-ups alike, you can make your Easter extra festive. The secret to its look is colorful, accordion-folded paper strips.
You won't mind having this bee in your bonnet, a cute craft that your child can wear.
Make soft and cozy sheep shelf-sitters.
Simple and quick to make, this small, sharp-looking kite is a fun way to welcome spring.
This friendly mama owl and her baby bring a bit of cheer to your yard with their oversize basket bodies and bright faux-flower eyes.
Slip into something cute and comfortable with these fabric-adorned flip-flops.
Turn ordinary rocks into a colorful, interactive art-and-building set for your kids.
If being cooped up inside on a rainy day bugs you, try chasing away the blues with a collection of these little bead-and-wire insects.
Jump-start the season with this flower-dyeing project.
String up a line of luminous May blooms with these Spring Bulbs.
This free-form trellis -- made of garden stakes and painted by hand -- gives veggies and vines a colorful place to climb.
If it feels like spring's taking too long to sprout, liven up a winter windowsill by making this mini greenhouse.
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We live in Wisconsin and were proud to claim the title of America's Dairyland, California dreaming notwithstanding. This is the state of tractors, combines, hay balers, corn pickers, harvesters and all the associated equipment that farming requires. Did you know though that farmers rank just behind construction workers in hearing loss?
Photo credit: Penywise from morguefile.com
From the antique model on the above to the modern machine below tractors haven't changed much as far as noise levels are concerned. Given the fact that excessive noise levels are the number one cause of hearing loss it's worth noting the levels farmers work under.
Marjorie McCullagh, associate professor at the University Of Michigan School Of Nursing, said her research project, HEAR on the Farm, indicates that farmers are extremely vulnerable because the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn't regulate noise exposure on farms. Farmers are expected to handle those safeguards themselves but many don't. Is it a legitimate concern?
Photo credit: click from morguefile.com
All vintage farm equipment was extremely noisy. However with respect to new models, in a great article for farm workers published by Thomas L. Bean on the Ohio State University website, he states the following:
Although a few models are within the 85dB range, most tractors being tested today, without cabs, still are at or over 91dB. These sound levels undoubtedly increase with age. Other machines such as self-propelled combines, corn pickers, hammer mills and dryers, etc. produce sound levels exceeding 100dB.
Another factor to consider is the historical practice of encouraging farm children in the operation of equipment at very young ages thus greatly increasing the duration of exposure to loud noises.
Photo credit: bluekdesign from morguefile.com
Even the animals can pose a danger to ones hearing. A squealing pig produces high frequency sound levels at or in excess of 100 decibels and a whole pen full multiplies it. Exposure over long periods can result in damage to sensitive ear components that are needed for communication, especially with women and small children.
Just as with any other work environment farmers need to be aware of potentially unhealthy or unsafe working conditions. Unfortunately protecting hearing is often not high on the priority list, even though there are many products available to help protect ones hearing such as custom and non-custom ear plugs, earmuffs, and headsets. Once the noise has damaged the hearing it is permanent. However much can be done to compensate for hearing loss today so if you suspect you may be a victim get your hearing tested soon before the problem gets worse. Today's hearing aids can help you hear, while at the same time reduce the sound of the farm machinery as it comes into your ears through your hearing aids.
Written by: James D. Silvis
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By ANDREW SELIGMANAP Sports Writer
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman says Jay Cutler will not play this week but remains the team's No. 1 quarterback despite Josh McCown's strong play.
He also says star linebacker Lance Briggs remains "a couple of weeks away" from returning from a small fracture in his left shoulder that has sidelined him the past three games. The Bears expected him to miss six weeks, and Trestman says he remains on schedule.
Chicago's next game is at St. Louis this weekend.
Cutler's status has been a topic of conversation in Chicago in recent weeks because of his expiring contract, groin and ankle injuries and McCown's performance. But Trestman insisted he's in no danger of losing his job and remains "the quarterback of our football team."
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The little champ and the 'cool dude' who could be king
Simon White The gulf in experience between the two WA flagbearers in today's $6 million Melbourne Cup could scarcely be more vast.
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Simon White Almost 30 years ago, as a young child staying at my grandparents' house in Mount Claremont, I happened across a horse grazing in some bushland.


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Recreation & Entertainment
You'll Never Run Out of Fun Things to Do
Lagoon Style Swimming Pool
One of the most impressive features of this resort is the lagoon-style swimming pool and sandy beach. ??Sink your toes into the sand and ease your body into your lounge chair. ??You'll find a variety of organized poolside activities for kids in Orlando including ping pong tournaments, pool basketball, hula hoop contests, arts & crafts, weekly "dive-in" movies," and more. Check with the front desk upon your arrival to find out what's happening during your stay.
- Royal Bali Sea interactive water play area for children
- Two (2) hot tubs
- Beach volleyball court
- Private cabanas available for rent. Cabana amenities include a ceiling fan, phone, TV, a refrigerator with water, soda and a fruit bowl. Please call (407) 503-3235 for cabana reservations.
- Poolside food and drinks from Bula Bar & Grille
Wantilan Luau
Don't miss the weekly Wantilan Luau during your stay with us! Guests enjoy a musical journey through the islands and all-you-can-eat dinner buffet. Learn more
Jake's Inaugural Beer Festival
Friday, October 4 I 5:00pm - 9:00pm
In the spirit of Oktoberfest, join us for a variety of great beers, tasty foods and live entertainment in the outdoor pavilion of our island paradise at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. For tickets and more information, click here.
Torch Lighting Ceremony
Gather poolside on select evenings for the torch lighting ceremony featuring the "oli aloha" welcoming chant, a fire dancer and more. The torch lighting ceremony is based on an ancient Hawaiian tradition called "kukui hele po" which translates to "light to move in the night."
Character Dining
Enjoy special appearances by many of your favorite Universal Orlando® Resort theme park characters while you are dining at Islands Dining Room. It's great food and fun for the whole family! Learn more
Shuffleboard, Croquet Lawn, Ping Pong & Beach Volleyball
The whole family can enjoy some friendly competition in one of these favorite recreational games.
Resort Kids' Camp
When Mom and Dad want to enjoy a night of fun or a quiet dinner alone, they can drop the kids off at our Resort Kids' Camp. Kids will enjoy arts & crafts, stories, computers, video games, movies, board games and other activities. The Kids' Camp is for children ages 4-14. Counselors are trained to supervise toilet-trained children ages 4-14 only. $15 per hour, per child / $15 per meal. Open from 5:00pm to 11:30pm, Sunday through Thursday and from 5:00pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays (subject to change). Please call 407-503-1200 for reservations and more information.
Golf Universal Orlando
On-Site Shopping
From toiletries to reading material, from t-shirts and beachwear to exotic gifts, you find it at Loews Royal Pacific Resort's three convenient gift shops; Toko Gifts, Treasures of Bali and Mas.
More recreational activities include:
- The Gymnasium fitness center
- Jogging & Walking Paths around the resort
- Nearby Mandara Spa® at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
With two amazing theme parks – Universal Studios® and Universal's Islands of Adventure® – the non-stop nightlife of Universal CityWalk® and more, Universal Orlando® Resort is an entire universe of action, thrills and excitement for every member of the family. Universal Orlando Resort is where vacation becomes adventure.


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Tropical Depression Ivo brought light showers to Yuma County and led to several road closures.
Yuma County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Andres Angulo says there were no reports by midday Sunday of homes being flooded.
Several roads in eastern Yuma County along the Gila River were closed because of flooding.
Sunday's storms also brought rain to northern Arizona.
Prescott received less a half inch of rain, while Prescott had a little more than a half inch.
Much of western Arizona remains under a flash flood watch until late Sunday night.
Roads closed in Yuma County:
· Avenue 20E, North of Highway 80· Avenue 22 E at the Gila River crossing· Avenue 24E at the Gila River crossing· The Ligurta Station underpass
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Dagannoth, known as Daggermouths to the Fremennik, are sea monsters. Many are found near areas inhabited by the Fremennik, who hunt them for their skin, which is used to make armour. There are many types of Dagannoth, the most powerful being the three Dagannoth Kings. Dagannoth are assigned by Chaeldar, Sumona, Duradel/Lapalok and Kuradal as Slayer tasks. The Balmung (as well as its upgraded form), released with the quest Blood Runs Deep, hits them very hard, similar to the effect of using Keris on Kalphites or Scabarites.
Little is known about the origins of the dagannoth species. Dagannoth are first documented in Third Age where they started attacking the Fremennik, causing great losses to them. The Fremennik people battle them to this day.
Through the Spirit Dagannoth they reveal their goal: To force the entire surface world to be plunged into the Deep through a terrible flood, the event is called "The Day of Rising" by the Dagannoths. The lucky ones will be consumed first by the Dagannoth while the others will drown before they are also consumed.
Monster typesEdit
There are several types of Dagannoth, which vary by level, location and occasionally name. For information on a specific type of dagannoth, see its article.
- In the FunOrb game Armies of Gielinor, one may summon a Dagannoth. Jagex has used the image of the Spirit dagannoth to illustrate this.
- Dagannoth may be based on the Deep Ones from H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth. In the aforementioned story, they worshipped the elder beings Father Dagon and Mother Hydra.
- Dagannoth may also be based on the Xenomorph Aliens from the Alien movie series, as several references are made to them throughout the game.
- While the idea for the creatures characteristics may derive from the above mentioned, the name itself seems as if it may come from one of the first computer role-playing games, Dungeons of Daggorath, produced by DynaMicro in 1982.
- These are one of three 'Animals' in RuneScape, that show previously unknown militant qualities, the others being Monkeys and penguins.
- The Dagannoth Kings have a long distance attack, similar to the Kalphite Queen, King Black Dragon, Chaos Elemental, and Revenants.
- They may be dinosaurs; while fighting the Dagannoth Mother from Blood Runs Deep, a music track called "Maiasaura" unlocks, which is the name of a genus of dinosaur known especially for their maternal nature.
- The plural of dagannoth is dagannoth, which can be seen when receiving a slayer task for them.


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Alpine Meadows has renamed three of its popular mountain trails, thanks to more than 1,000 suggestions from the Tahoe and Truckee communities.
And here are the winners…
Greg Jellinek for suggesting Dancefloor; Melanie Jackson sending in Werner's Schuss; and Daryl Nolch for Boomerang.
Red Trail has been renamed Dancefloor, a trail name from Alpine's yesteryear which is often heard from the mountain's tenured skiers. Blue Trail has been renamed Werner's Schuss, in honor of Werner Schuster, the legendary Director of Ski School from the early 1960s to the mid 1970s and continued his career as Vice President of Marketing through 1997. Many longtime Alpine Meadows employees pay tribute to Werner for making Alpine Meadows what it is today; and still enjoy skiing with him. Green Trail has been renamed Boomerang. Its direction and shape, if viewed from above, indeed resembles the well known Aboriginal throwing stick.
The contest winners received a sunset snowcat ride for up to eight people, a midweek pass for winter 2008/2009, and a full-day mountain tour for up to five people including line-cutting privileges. The new names will grace the trails, mountain trail maps, and website.