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Roger Waters: 'I'm not part of Pink Floyd'
In late September, Roger Waters reminded fans on Facebook of something they probably should've already known – that he hasn't been a part of Pink Floyd in three decades.
"Some people have been asking Laurie, my wife, about a new album I have coming out in November," the post said. "Erhh? I don't have an album coming out. They are probably confused. David Gilmour and Nick Mason have an album coming out … David and Nick constitute the group Pink Floyd. I on the other hand, am not part of Pink Floyd. I left Pink Floyd in 1985."
Perhaps you can't blame fans for being confused, seeing that Waters has mounted solo tours in recent years while still performing several shows with his old bandmates (most recently in London in 2011).
In the same Facebook post, Waters went an entirely different direction and also criticized the role of some countries in the Israel-Palestine conflict. "My recent trip to Bruxelles was very moving," he wrote. "To listen to the testimony of some of those present in Gaza during the euphemistically named Operation Protective Edge, July and August 2014 was deeply disturbing. I am still non plussed by the acquiescence of the governments of the USA, UK and EU to the policies of the current Israeli administration. Should we encourage our leaders to sue for a peaceful solution or not?"
Huffington Post later printed an Op Ed Waters wrote in support of greater efforts by 'our governments' to protect children in war torn countries.
Roger Waters stands up for heroes (11/24/13)
Roger Waters is standing up for heroes. The legendary musician recently played with Bruce Springsteen at the 2013 annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit in New York City. The fundraiser, which supports the Bob Woodruff Foundation's efforts to help wounded service members, veterans and their families, was held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden and streamed live on YouTube and the organization's Google+ page.
Waters made his debut appearance at Stand Up for Heroes last year, performing with a band made up of wounded active military personnel and veterans. The event also offered an interactive element allowing participating celebrities and military members to chat with fans online about the benefit and the issues affecting wounded armed forces personnel. Philanthropy seems to be the name of the game for Waters right now. He guested at the Love for Levon tribute concert in October 2012. Two months later, he performed at the Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden.
Waters recently made headlines when he told the BBC he was regrets suing his former Pink Floyd bandmates in the mid-Eighties over use of the group's name. Describing the group a "spent force creatively," he took guitarist David Gilmour and drummer Nick Mason to court in 1986 to prevent them from recording or performing as Pink Floyd.
Waters is currently working on a new album, which would be his first since 2005's "Ca Ira." Last year he told Rolling Stone he had finished a song for a project he was tentatively claling "Heartland." His last studio rock release was the 1992 LP "Amused to Death."
3/28/13: After a massively successful "The Wall Live" tour in early 2012, the reunited Pink Floyd came together one more time at New York City's epic 12-12-12 Benefit for Hurricane Sandy concert. The televised benefit show featured a collaboration between the band and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, as they stood onstage at Madison Square Garden and performed hits like "Money," "Dark Side of the Moon" and "Comfortably Numb." Before the event, Waters appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and teased the audience with talk of a a new studio album. It would be the rockers first solo album since 1992's "Amused to Death."
More recently, at the tail end of March, Waters called for an official boycott of Israel. Said the singer, "They are running riot, and it seems unlikely that running over there and playing the violin will have any lasting effect." Waters became an outspoken supporter of the campaign for boycott, divestment and sanctions (commonly referred to as BDS) after a 2006 trip to the West Bank. On said trip, he spray-painted the lyric "We don't need no thought control" from the famous Pink Floyd anthem, "Another Bring in the Wall (Part 2)" on the Israeli West Bank barrier. Quite the bold move coming from the singer who, earlier this week, admitted that the inspiration to start Pink Floyd was less about exploring weighty issues, and more about the finer things in life. Said Waters, "The inspiration was, I wanted sex and money - just like anybody else."
As a founding member and driving creative force behind one of the most legendary and commercially successful (over 200 Million records sold) rock acts in history, Pink Floyd, the British singer/songwriter/composer and multi- instrumentalist Roger Waters is known around the globe as one of rock's most unique and popular artists. His solo world tours are unprecedented in the power and scope of their creativity and scale. Once serving as bassist and co- lead vocalist of Pink Floyd, Waters left the group in 1985 due to creative differences with its remaining members. He contributed songs and a score to the soundtrack of an animated movie in 1986 and also tackled three solo albums: 'The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking' (1984), 'Radio K.A.O.S.' (1987) and 'Amused to Death' (1992). The studio projects were far from a commercial success, and poor ticket sales plagued his first tour. In short, the start to his solo venture gave little indication to the road ahead.
In July 1990, Waters would stage one of the most elaborate rock concerts in history: 'The Wall: Live in Berlin.' Some 200,000 fans packed the terrain between Potsdamer Platz and the Bradenburg Gate less than nine months after the Berlin Wall came down. Approximately one billion television viewers tuned in to see Waters use an East German symphony orchestra and choir, a Soviet marching band and a pair of helicopters from the U.S. Army 7th Airborne Command and Control Squadron as part of the show. Rogers remains one of the most enigmatic and dynamic performers in music, and despite lengthy hiatuses in touring and from the music industry, his live shows have endured. He reunited with Pink Floyd one final time at the 2005 Live 8 concert in London's Hyde Park, and has crisscrossed the globe ever since. For the first half of 2012, Waters' 'The Wall Live' tour topped worldwide concert sales of more than 1.4 million tickets. As one of the many, many accolades bestowed upon him in his career, Roger Waters was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Pink Floyd fans are in luck: the legendary rock band—who hasn't released an album in over two decades—is gearing up for the release of The Endless River, due out November 10. Guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour, whose last solo record came out in 2006, is also planning a new album next year. So suddenly prolific! Gilmour recently…Read more
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Apartments are under construction in Rockville on the Silverwood property that was annexed into the city amid legal wrangling in 2011.
The Bainbridge Companies LLC has planned 417 mid-rise apartments on Frederick Road near the Shady Grove Metro station. Josh Wooldridge, senior development director for Bainbridge, said he anticipates construction will begin July 15 and take about a year and a half.
Even though the project is at the last stop on Metro's red line, Wooldridge said the apartments are just a close walk away from transit.
"It's only about 800 feet to the Metro platform," he said. "At Shady Grove, in the morning, there's always a train there waiting for you."
The site, sometimes known as the Silverwood property, was formerly home to Reed Brothers Automotive. Rockville's mayor and council voted to annex the property in October 2011, but a group of King Farm residents opposed the initial plans for residential and retail development over concerns about increased traffic, The Gazette previously reported.
Former Rockville Mayor Larry Giammo filed a petition for judicial review of the decision, saying the city did not follow its own adequate public facilities ordinance in approving the development. King Farm resident Cathy Scott also opposed the development because she believed the remains of one of her ancestors might be buried on the property.
The petition was later dismissed.
Plans for Bainbridge Shady Grove include apartments with a pool, billiards, fitness facility, conference center, fire pit and a 477-space parking garage. Plans call for a six-story apartment building on the 4.37-acre property along Frederick Road with five stories at the back of the building, Wooldridge said.
The "ultra-luxury" apartments will come in a variety of sizes, but average about 830 square feet, he said. At $2 to $2.25 per square foot, that works out to a range of $1,660 to $1,860 for an average apartment.
Developers decided not to include retail space to avoid competing with King Farm Village Center on the other side of Frederick Road, according to a site plan filed with the City of Rockville. Wooldridge said the project was approved with space where retail could be added in the future, but the lack of surface parking and foot traffic does not make it feasible at this time.


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Long-awaited redevelopment of Wheaton could be complete in as little as four years from now, county officials said Tuesday.
Montgomery County projects to break ground on its portion of the Wheaton redevelopment project in about two years, with the entire project done in about four to five, Al Roshdieh, deputy director of the county's Department of Transportation, said.
The county has requested proposals for plans to redevelop Wheaton that include a new headquarters for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, public parking, a town square, and residential and/or retail space.
The plans can encompass up to four sites, including the Mid-County Regional Services Center, Parking Lot 13 and Parking Lot 34 in Wheaton and the current park and planning commission site at 8787 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.
At a briefing of the County Council on Tuesday, Roshdieh said developers have until 3 p.m. July 31 to submit proposals and until 4 p.m. July 17 to ask questions on the project.
Once the county selects a proposal, Roshdieh said he expects the county to be ready for construction on its portion as quickly as two years.
The county portion includes an office building that will house park and planning headquarters, the Mid-County regional services center and possibly the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Permitting Services. It also includes a public parking garage and the town square.
The private portion of the project could take a year longer to reach construction because the private sector has to proceed under a slightly slower method, Roshdieh said.
The private component will be a mixed-use development and will also include redevelopment of park and planning's current space in Silver Spring.
Councilman Hans Riemer asked if there was a way to "green tape" the private portion of the redevelopment to avoid unnecessarily drawing out the project to the detriment of local businesses.
Riemer (D-At large) of Takoma Park suggested using development strategies that relate to existing businesses rather than harm their ability to operate.
Small business owners raised similar concerns during community meetings about the project and Roshdieh said he is confident that developers looking to compete for the contract heard them "loud and clear."
"It is clear that the county has an interest to satisfy the community, businesses, and make sure that what is being proposed is consistent with the master plan, consistent with the zoning and consistent with the wish of the community," Roshdieh said.
Peter McGinnity of the Department of General Services said the county will also do an assessment of the existing businesses to better understand the impact redevelopment will have on Wheaton's economy.
Councilman George L. Leventhal asked that those who choose the project's developer stress the importance of erecting a building that is architecturally striking, a signature addition to Wheaton's emerging skyline.
"We are only going to have one chance to do this right," he said.
Leventhal (D-At large) of Takoma Park said the county's architecture is otherwise generally boring.
It will be tricky to select a developer who is able to reconcile interests to keep Wheaton's character with those who want a complete transformation, Council President Nancy Navarro said.
After years, the community is coming together with a consensus of what it hopes to see in Wheaton, Navarro (D-Dist. 4) of Silver Spring said.
What the county does not want to see is a complete exodus of existing businesses, she said, adding it is important when reaching out to businesses to communicate what assistance is available.


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I was happy running FF 4 but I noticed this article about FF 14.01 sending google searches via https. Not sure how much difference that makes, but you don't have to set anything to do it. It comes that way. I just updated over 4 and my google search does in fact use https to get the goods.
I'm using it now. I just updated a few minutes ago. So far it doesn't seem like I have to do anything. The AddOns that were disabled I don't think I need anyway. FDM I don't need the plug-in. Just drag download to the desktop target. FF is my secondary so that's why I'm less concerned.
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I made this using a hex bolt, wire, sheet metal, and a cubic zirconium stone. Everything came from the hardware store with the exception of the stone. I got that from Target.
It's a Christmas gift for my wife. Hope she likes it.
Step 1: Turn a hex bolt
Using a lathe, cut the sides off a hex bolt. Refine the shape with a hobby file. Next drill a hole in the head of the bolt as close to the size of the stone your setting. Once that's done flip the bolt around and cut the threads clean off.
If necessary use a hobby file to expand the hole until the stone fits in.
But I will never understand why your stuff doesn't rust. i made a butterfly and it rusted, so I had to give it away to let it silverplate, cost me 70€... and yes there even was lacquer on it.
You only mention bolt when you talk about materials and you readily solder it. Isn't that steel bolt going to rust? You didn't show a step where you painted it with clear paint to prevent rust.
Maybe you should try this with a stainless steel bolt.
How 'bout starting with a nut so that you don't have to drill the hole in the middle.
I'm amazed that the stone survived the soldering.
It looks great, though, as a proof of concept
Incidentally, what does the back of the pendant look like at the end of the process? The front looks delightful but I'd want to maybe cover the back with something flat so the coil of wire isn't exposed.


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Arles is home to one of the most majestic Roman monuments in France, the Amphitheater, built in the first century B.C. It is the largest constructed in France and second only to Rome's Colosseum in magnificence and grandeur. Arles' 12th-century Cathedral of St. Trophime has a fascinating Last Judgment-themed portal, one of the finest examples of Romanesque sculpture. Between 1888 and 1889 Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles and the subject of his famous Night Café painting is still open for business on the lively Boulevard des Lices.
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Continue to Pont du Gard, also a World Heritage site. This exquisitely built 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct until recently supplied over 40 million gallons of water daily to the city of Nîmes. Its magnificent structure was constructed of stones made to fit together seamlessly without mortar and makes clever use of arches to support the weight. (B,L,D)
Day 5 — Trevoux for Beaujolais
From the lovely vineyards of the province of Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées, the land of the "golden stones," come France's youngest and fruitiest wines. In some seasons, this internationally recognized wine region along the Saône produces more red wine than the Burgundy regions of Chablis, Côte d'Or, Côte Châlonnaise and Mâconnais combined. Travel over verdant rolling hills into the heart of the church-spired Beaujolais region to enjoy a private tour of the historic Château de Montmelas and savor the château's wines and a tasting of local cheese and charcuterie while an internationally recognized recording artist, Marcia Hadjemarkos, performs a specially arranged, private fortepiano concert. (B,L,D)
Day 6 — Chalon-sur-Saône for Beaune
Visit the enchanting medieval Château de Rully, a 12th-century fortress-turned-manor house that has remained in the same family since its construction. The owner, Monsieur Raoul de Ternay, will welcome you and help tour you around his family home. (schedule permitting)
Continue to nearby Beaune, a bustling community founded in the fifth century B.C. in the famous Côte d'Or département and the longtime capital of Burgundy wines, for time at leisure. A stroll through this city of art reveals historic mansions and medieval half-timbered houses, and its exquisite 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu is a quintessential example of Burgundian Renaissance architecture, distinguished by its dazzling, multicolored glazed roof tiles.
The Captain's Farewell Reception and dinner is on board the ship this evening. (B,L,R,D)
Day 7 — Lyon, Paris
Sunday, disembark in Lyon, a World Heritage site, the dramatic gateway to Provence located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. From lofty Fourvière Hill (Praying Hill), see the ornate 19th-century Basilica of Notre Dame and the restored Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), where almost 300 elegant Gothic and Renaissance mansions attest to the wealth of Lyon's long-standing silk industry. Walk through the ancient quarters of St. Jean, St. Paul and St. Georges, which are linked by charming traboules—narrow, covered pedestrian passageways.
Enjoy lunch in one Lyon's oldest brasseries. Then, board the TGV ("Train à Grande Vitesse") high-speed train to Paris. Its aerodynamic, sleek design enables it to reach speeds of 200 miles per hour, making the TGV one of France's greatest technological achievements.
Check into the deluxe INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND hotel in the heart of the city. Enjoy the evening at leisure in magnificent Paris, an artful mélange of rich history and contemporary treasures. (B,L)
Day 8 — Paris
What began as a small, isolated Celtic farming settlement on an island in the Seine River grew over the centuries into one of the greatest cities in the world. Its Latin motto Fluctuat nec mergitur ("It is tossed about, but does not sink") sums up Paris' colorful and dramatic history. Today, this truly cosmopolitan city, where past and present coexist in harmony, welcomes visitors from all over the globe.
After breakfast, see Paris' most legendary monuments and sites. Admire the soaring grace of the Eiffel Tower's black iron lace, built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889; imposing Notre Dame, a World Heritage site located on Île de la Cité, a small natural island in the historic Seine River; and the lovely, bustling Place de la Concorde.
From Leonardo da Vinci to Sandro Botticelli, the artists' works come to life in the legendary Louvre Museum. Experience one of the preeminent collections of art from around the globe in this iconic palace museum.
This afternoon is at leisure to further explore the treasures of Paris at your own pace or join the optional excursion to visit fascinating Montmartre and the Romanesque and Byzantine Sacré Coeur. Enjoy a guided tour of the bohemian artist village and lively Place du Tertre and see the stunning, white Sacré Coeur basilica.
This evening, enjoy a Farewell Reception. (B,R)
Day 9 — Paris, U.S.
Continue on the London Post-Program Option or transfer to the airport in Paris for your flight home. (B)
Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at additional cost. Details will be included with your reservation confirmation.
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I'll try to get pics up tomorrow evening of the frame holder and seat in the bottom of the barrel. Ran out of time today because I actually got to hang out with my bees after work before I went to a mandatory pre-fair meeting for 4-H!!
I'll try to get pics up tomorrow evening of the frame holder and seat in the bottom of the barrel. Ran out of time today because I actually got to hang out with my bees after work before I went to a mandatory pre-fair meeting for 4-H!!
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And thanks everyone for the praises, this bee keeping stuff is fun and keeps the mind young!!
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Coming from Maxant who makes honey processing equipment that is one heck of a compliment!Very creative, Well done!
I couldn't agree more!!!
I just purchased a 12 frame radial and wish I had the creativity and talent to build such a fine piece of equipment. Very nice BeeGhost!
Jeff - like me on facebook
See my bees @ www.ozarkshoney.com
Infact my mother was going to buy me a Maxant extractor for a fathers day/birthday combo present, but I told her to hold off until next year, after I see how the honey sales are going to go after this season!! If things go good, i'll be expanding the apiary and running two extractors next year!!LOL
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Here is where the spinner attaches to the bottom. It is a bearing that I picked up at Orchard Supply, got home and boiled it in a pot of hot water to remove any grease. After rinsing and repeating a few times until it didnt have any sort of grease residue I camcoated it as well. The wood holding it is a piece of pine which is camcoated as well and the bolts holding it in are SS.
I did the same to the top of the spinner frame. Heck, even the 2x4 is camcoated!! Oh ya, after loading the extractor I have two pieces of lexan to help keep the honey from splattering everywhere out of the tub. The top of the frame is a bolt welded to the tubing then extends through the 2x4/bearing and the treadmill pulley is bolted to it. The bottom pin goes through the bottom bearing and into a camcoated metal "cup". I dont remember what it is called, but I think it pushes onto bolts as a cap or something.
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BG , what did you use for the drum? I have looked around and could not find anything similiar.
[QUOTE=BeeGhost;814552]Sorry, but I am very efficient and have the tools to work with! The welding was 3 hours, only because I was being very exact and not country boy welding!
Excuse Me!!!! I am a country boy and my welds hold and they are exact too. Same as my carpenter work, I just had to say that,,,I really like your extractor.
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I would pay to get a set of design plans for such an extractor as you have built - I see you move it about with a hand truck, excellent !
See Ya ! Chris
I'm glad I'm not the only one to use a treadmill motor for my extractor. They have plenty of power and unlimited speed control. I motorized maxant and it works great. My next treadmill motor project will probably be a potters wheel.
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Amazing project, a threadmill motor and controller. Time to start watching the garage sales. Pictuce of the extractor frames would be nice. Do they just slip in the center?


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This hands-on exhibit hall celebrates the richness of the natural world, with a special focus on the diverse ecosystems of Central Florida. Visitors discover the insects, plants and animals of coral reefs, salt marshes, mangrove swamps and other Florida environments. They learn how living and non-living things interact with each other and their environment.
The dramatic centerpiece of NatureWorks is Florida's Habitats, a glimpse into the natural world of Central Florida. In this realistic exhibit area, visitors explore the distinctive environments of Sand Pine Scrub, Cypress Swamp, Pine Flatwoods and Sinkhole Lake. There are also ample opportunities for guests to encounter live animals during regularly scheduled presentations.
- Observe a typical cypress swamp, complete with live alligators
- See how sea turtles make their nest at the sandy beach
- Discover the intricate system of roots at the mangrove swamp
- Watch how bees build their hive, care for young and gather nectar at the BeeHive Encounter
02 May 2012
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Have you ever gazed up at the sky to see a colorful flock of Bachman's warblers migrating south for the winter? Have you ever swum in the sea only to see a Caribbean monk seal playing freely? What about seeing an eastern Cougar stalking through the woods or a Goff's pocket gopher digging a tunnel on the coast?
I bet you haven't as these animals are extinct, gone forever and as of January 2011. There are however, more than 1,170 species on the brink of joining them.
Below are a few of Florida's most wanted animals. They're wanted not for being bad natured but because they're so endangered and we would like them to stay around for future generations to enjoy.
The Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi)
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Perhaps one of Florida's most famous animals, serving as the state's mascot, the Florida panther is also one of its most endangered. Their numbers have been dwindling toward extinction since the 1960s due to loss of habitat, collisions with vehicles, and genetic defects. Many people fear these big cats, which can grow 6-7ft. long, but they should know there are no recorded incidents of a panther attacking a person. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, before the Europeans arrived there were once more than 1,360 panthers in the wild but now there are only an estimated 100 left in south Florida.
Ivory Billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis)
A bird so endangered, scientists are unsure whether or not it's already extinct, the Ivory billed woodpecker has been reportedly spotted in the woods of North Florida, the cypress swamps of southwest Florida and swamp areas of central Florida. Is the bird extinct or elusive? Only time needed to repopulate and scientific searches will tell.
West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)
Image Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
These gentle giants grace the freshwater springs and costal waterways of Florida. Even though you would think living below the surface would protect them, they still face danger in the form of boating accidents, cold weather and pollution. Manatees are vital to our Florida ecosystems as they help prevent aquatic plant overgrowth and bring thousands of tourists to our state a year. Estimates place only a couple thousand West Indian manatees left in the wild, with the largest population residing here in Florida. These creatures have been around for millions of years and with caution, we can keep it that way.
These are just a few of the many Florida animals on the verge of disappearing forever. Luckily, there is still hope for the future thanks to rehabilitation and breeding programs. You too can help these animals by becoming more aware of threats to their lives and by supporting programs that ensure their survival. A few such programs include "adopting" your favorite animal for as little as $25, purchasing license plates where a portion of the proceeds go toward habitat protection and adding your name to online petitions. Together we can ensure these beautiful creatures survive and thrive for future generations to enjoy.


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Does Holdem Manger 2 have built in hand convertor for posting on forums or I can only copy hand to some online covertor? Also is there some hand convertor that I can download that works with Pokerstars?
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Hold'em Manager 2 has built-in capability for outputting to several common forum formats.
From the reports tab, right-click and select view. Then choose the format you want in the dropdown near the bottom right (which probably says "HM2 (Default)" to start out). Then click the "Copy To Clipboard" button and voila: you are ready to paste the hand history into the forum of your choice.


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Back in November 2012, Schneiders ran a Facebook contest for a free bucket of Cosequin goodies. Little did we know when we randomly chose our winner, Stephanie Fitkin, that we would be introduced to one of the most inspiring horses who has beaten the odds, all thanks to the care of a passer-by.
Meet Zorro.
Zorro is a happy camper with a coat full of fluff and a tubby little tummy, but things weren't always this way. After Stephanie sent us this photo when thanking us for her prize, she proceeded to tell us Zorro's story.
"I was told he was in a traveling circus for the first 2 years of his life as the 'World's Smallest Horse'. He was a mini foal, so of course he was small. They were in western Washington when he escaped into a field with other horses and they could not catch him before having to leave town, so they left him. He lived out there for 3 years trying to breed the mares. I have no idea if he succeeded, haha.
"He was then sold to some people who thought he would be perfect for their little kids to ride. They would put their kids on him and of course he would buck them off….no training, barely halter broke and still a stud. They would beat him for it to the point he could not stand up (the guy would brag about that)! When I found him, he was tied to a tree having eaten the bark to stay alive with a too tight halter digging into his face.
"The first time I walked up to him (circumventing the pit bull dogs tied to various trees on the property) he looked at me with dead eyes and no hope. With a little mumble from him, my heart was his. The Sheriff said there was nothing he could do because they did have a bale of hay on the property. Even though it was moldy straw, he said it was not his job to judge the quality of hay people feed their horses. Long story short, I ended up buying him.
"They said he was a mini stallion and worth at least $1000.00. What could I do but beg, borrow and sell some tack? I knew that on top of the purchase price I was looking at a lot of vet and farrier bills. He came to me scared and very defensive of himself, and for good reason. He would run from you or, if cornered, attack you.
"It took a lot of patience and time. I would spend hours just sitting with him and reading to him, just so he could get to know my voice and not feel threatened by me. I now can let him loose on my property and he has free range and will come when I call him. My sister nick named him 'puppy' because he will always come and check on me if he can't see me."
We couldn't believe what we were hearing, and the before-and-after photos are night and day. Stephanie posted more photos of Zorro on our Facebook and it looks like we're not the only ones in love!
Cowboy Magic soon picked up the fun on their Facebook page, sharing Zorro's photo in one of our stable sheets. With almost 5,000 likes on his photo, it turns out he is a great model!
This gave us an idea. We hadn't shot any new photos of miniature turnout sheets in awhile, and we couldn't get over how adorable Zorro is and his incredible story. We contacted Stephanie and sent her a Tekno-Fleece Mini Warmer and StormShield Miniature Turnout Sheet to try. Unfortunately we sent the wrong size in the Tekno-Fleece Warmer…
But the StormShield Turnout Sheet fit great! Zorro will now star in our Spring 2013 catalog. Be sure to check him out on page 33!


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Diane R. shared her story with us about a spontaneous trip to the ASPCA Adoption Center that resulted in bringing home a new furry friend named Bubba. Bubba has quite the personality and always keeps Diane on her toes.
I had two cats that I brought with me when I moved to New York City. They both passed away, and I knew that one day I would welcome another furry friend into my life when the time was right.
I heard there was a rescue facility somewhere near me on the Upper East Side. One July afternoon, I decided to get some fresh air and run errands. As I walked down Second Avenue, I saw a poster for the ASPCA on the side of a bus stop. Then, as I was about to check in on Foursquare at a grocery store, the first address that came up was for the ASPCA. I took the hint and headed there.
The entire staff was patient, helpful, kind and professional. In the third room I visited, I met one slightly shy guy, Bubba. He had the sweetest face and as I tried to pet him, he swatted me. I loved that! My previous boy cat had the same feisty swagger.
I met many amazing cats, but on the way out, I had to see Bubba one more time. When we opened the door, Bubba zoomed out as though to say, "Let's go already!" Now I was sure—he was my guy.
I tried to set him up in the bathroom to start, as the Adoptions staff suggested, but Bubba had his own agenda. He wanted to be where I was, so I set up a blanket on my living room floor. During Bubba's first days at home he slept, ate and played a lot! He explored my entire apartment.
Bubba has a vibrant and curious personality and cracks me up on a daily basis. He is so sweet, and welcomes me home with the most perfect tiny meow. I cannot thank the ASPCA enough for the gift of allowing me to adopt Bubba! He has made me smile, laugh out loud, and has filled my heart since I brought him home.


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Decades-old Gaithersburg communities along a possible Midcounty Highway extension may lose one of the characteristics that make their homes unique — their water source.
County officials have presented several options for the construction of a Midcounty Highway extension, intended to relieve congestion on Md. 355, improve vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian access to employment centers, commercial districts and residential areas, and do so in an environmentally sensitive manner, according to the county's 2010 study.
Chuck Tilford, president of the Greater Goshen Civic Association, said the right-of-way needed for a highway along the Alternative 4 plan could mean about 20 homes on the route could lose their wells or be forced to relocate them.
The Alternative 4 plan would widen the corridor that includes Brink, Wightman, Snouffer School and Muncaster Mill roads. The corridor would become a four- to six-lane highway with a sidewalk and bike lanes, at an anticipated cost of $251 million.
A handful of local residents who opposed Alternative 4 expressed concern about the fate of their wells at a public hearing about Midcounty Highway's alternatives, held Aug. 7.
The majority of the affected homes are along Brink Road, which borders the Agricultural Reserve, Tilford said.
In 2005, the county council adopted a policy that prohibits new extensions of public water and sewer service in the reserve. The policy prevented a Montgomery County-based church from building a new 3,000-seat location on the north side of Brink Road, inside the reserve.
But, some Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission facilities have already reached the Alternative 4 route. A housing community for seniors, Meadows Ridge, is located at the intersection of Wightman and Prathertown roads. The 28 housing units on the ten lots there are connected to WSSC through an extension from Montgomery Village, Tilford said.
According to Montgomery County Department of Transportation Planning Manager Aruna Miller, well or septic service may be "impacted" at an estimated 20 homes along the Alternative 4 route. If that route is selected, the county would try to avoid changes to those systems by adjusting the roadway location or grading, but relocating the well or septic system may be unavoidable.
If the well or septic system cannot be relocated within property lines, the county will consider connecting the home to WSSC's system.
Peggy and Denver Saunders' home sits on Wightman Road and across from Meadows Ridge at the entrance to Prathertown, a small community established by freed slaves in 1883. The Saunders have lived in their well water-supplied home for 48 years. Peggy was born and raised in Prathertown.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think a four-lane highway ... would be coming through here," Peggy Saunders said.
According to Saunders, if Alternative 4 were to be built, she and her husband could expect to see a retaining wall in front of their home. Their well, situated in front of their home, could also be affected.
Tilford said the residents of Goshen, whose homes bear a Gaithersburg mailing address, want the county to evaluate the well and septic issue before the Midcounty Highway extension route is chosen.
The Saunders say they support Alternative 9A, the master plan highway, since it would move traffic from Clarksburg more efficiently. If 9A is chosen for construction, a new four-lane highway would be built between the existing Midcounty Highway and Watkins Mill Road. Alternative 9's three ending options, extending from Watkins Mill Road to Brink Road, would enter the Agricultural Reserve, run along Ridge Road, or create a new highway along the master plan route. The anticipated cost would be between $255 and $274 million. Alternative 9's route would not require additional right-of-way along Wightman, Brink or Ridge roads, and would not affect wells in the Goshen community.
With the roads in their community at their current two-lane size, Denver said, "I see the traffic backed up from my house down to Brink Road."
Peggy said she opposes Alternative 4 because of the consequences it would have for their home.
"It's the well, it's the traffic, it's the retaining wall. It's a lot," she said.
For more information about the options for Midcounty Highway, visit the county's website at montgomerycountymd.gov/corridor.


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Valve bans pro Counter-strike players from gambling after string of match-fixing bans
In response to a recent wave of bans for match-fixing in Counter-strike: Global Offensive, Valve has decided to tighten up the rules for professional players.
Pro players can no longer place bets on matches, even if they're not directly participating in the game in question. All tournaments sponsored by Valve are now subject to this rule.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive kicks off Operation Vanguard
Valve is once again adding six new community chosen maps to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This time the event's known as Operation Vanguard, and its the fifth major celebration of the game's hard-working modding community.
As well as the new maps, players can earn new community weapon skins, and take part in the 'Operation Campaigns' system to earn rewards and a place on the leaderboards.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive now offers custom Music Packs to replace in-game audio
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is introducing Music Kits, special packs that let you change the music heard in the game's main menu, as well as the various sounds you hear throughout the game.
So you'll have your own unique sounds for bomb warnings, round starting and round ending notifications and so on. You'll even get a signature tune that plays when you're the team's MVP.
Valve considering a Counter-Strike version of DotA 2's International tournament
Considering the ridiculously huge crowd-funded reward pool that DotA 2's The International 2014 tournament has already racked up, it's not surprising that the company is looking at holding similiar competitions for other popular games.
Speaking to Prodota.ru, Valve's Erik Johnson said that he doesn't see why the same model "couldn't be applied directly to Counter-Strike". My CS skills have long since atrophied to the point of uselessness, but the promise of $10,000,000 might just tempt me into a doomed attempt at not being terrible.
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Steam has removed a fan-created weapon skin from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive after receiving a DMCA takedown notice.
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On RLYW, SG ran the code to create his own Marcel projections since Tangotiger has yet to publish them. He then simulated the season and the Cubs finish 5th in the NL Central, 4 games ahead of the Astros. The forecast has the Reds winning the division with 89 wins, which is tied for second in the NL with the Braves. The Phillies are projected to win 90.
The Cubs 70 wins is next to last in the NL. Only the Astros (66) and Twins (68) are expected to be worse than the Cubs. The Orioles are also projected to win 70 games. According to Marcel, the Cubs would have the 3rd or 4th pick in the 2013 MLB Draft. The most interesting division race appears to be in the NL West. The Rockies, Diamondbacks and Giants are all projected to win 85 games. Not too surprisingly the Yankees have an MLB best projected 92 wins followed by the Red Sox and Phillies.


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Kalamazoo River
Contact Information
US EPA RAP Liaison
John Haugland
77 West Jackson Blvd. (G-17J)
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
State RAP Contact
Julie Sims
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality – Water Bureau
525 W. Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30273
Lansing, MI 48909
Local Coordinators:
Stephen K. Hamilton
269-978-4606 or 269-671-2231
President, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
408 E. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Jeff Spoelstra
Coordinator, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
408 E. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Superfund Contacts
Shari Kolak
Superfund Remedial Project Manager
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd. (SR-6J)
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
Paul Bucholtz
MDEQ, Superfund Remedial Project Manager
P.O. Box 30426
Lansing, MI 48909-7926
Partners & Stakeholders
Frequent Acronyms
- Background
- Beneficial Use Impairments
- Delisting Targets
- RAP Development and Status
- Significant RAP Milestones
- RAP Implementation
- RAP-Related Publications
- Community Involvement
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The Kalamazoo River drains an extensive watershed in the southwest portion of the lower peninsula of Michigan. The river flows in a westerly direction and discharges into Lake Michigan near the town of Saugatuck. The upstream boundary of the Area of Concern (AOC) is Morrow Dam, which forms Morrow Pond, and the AOC extends downstream to Lake Michigan, a distance of approximately eighty miles. The city of Kalamazoo is situated along the AOC reach, and the city of Battle Creek is not far upstream. The Calkins Dam forms a reservoir of 1,600 acres (Lake Allegan) between Kalamazoo and Lake Michigan that traps most sediments and associated contaminants transported by the river. Between Morrow Dam and Lake Allegan are several smaller, decommissioned hydroelectric dams that are partially removed but may soon require further removal or repair due to their decrepit state. The dam removal effort will be complicated by the contaminated sediments trapped behind the dams.
Beneficial Use Impairments
- Restrictions on fish and wildlife consumption
- Degradation of fish and wildlife populations
- Beach closings
- Degradation of aesthetics
- Bird or animal deformities or reproduction problems
- Degradation of benthos
- Restriction on dredging activities
- Loss of fish and wildlife habitat
The Remedial Action Plan (RAP) process identified eight of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement's 14 beneficial uses as being impaired. Beneficial use impairments in the AOC include Restrictions on Fish & Wildlife Consumption, Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations, Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproductive Problems, Degradation of Benthos, Restrictions on Dredging Activities, Beach Closings, Degradation of Aesthetics, and Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat. More details on these impairments, including a list of information sources, can be found in the Kalamazoo River Remedial Action Plan (RAP) (http://www.glc.org/spac/rapdocs.html)
The Kalamazoo River was listed as an AOC due to historic releases of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which originated primarily from de-inking operations at local paper mills. The Kalamazoo River has been identified as a site of environmental contamination pursuant to the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451 and is included in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund.
Kalamazoo River priorities include remediation of PCB contaminated sediments in the river and in floodplain sites along the river, control of nonpoint source pollution (particularly phosphorus), and habitat restoration.
Delisting Targets
The Kalamazoo River Watershed Council is the local organization with the responsibility to initiate the BUI delisting process. The Council will partner with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the International Joint Commission throughout the process to determine whether or not a BUI is restored and if it should be delisted from the AOC. In late 2005, the Council was awarded a grant from the U.S. EPA - Great Lakes National Program Office to revise the RAP for the AOC and to set their local delisting targets or accept the State of Michigan's Guidance for Delisting Michigan's Great Lakes Areas of Concern (PDF 508Kb, 61 pages).
RAP Development and Status
The U.S. EPA and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), with support from the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and other local groups, coordinate efforts to restore beneficial uses in the AOC.
Since the PCB contamination was identified as a problem in the 1970's, several actions have been taken to improve conditions within the AOC. The discharge of PCBs has been substantially reduced due to the ban on PCB production and other regulatory point source controls, such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. However, contaminated sediments in the river and adjacent floodplains continue to serve as a source of PCBs to the Kalamazoo River.
PCB-laden sediments eroding from Portage Creek banks at Bryant Mill Pond have been removed. PCB-contaminated soils at landfills have been contained. A remediation plan for PCB-contaminated sediments in and along the Kalamazoo River is being developed.
In 1998, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality published the Kalamazoo River Remedial Action Plan. The RAP is currently being revised by the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council.
Significant RAP Milestones
- 2000: The Kalamazoo River RAP, written in 1998 by the
MDEQ and Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, was reprinted as The Kalamazoo
River: Beauty and the Beast
(PDF 2.58Mb, 60 pages).
- 1999: The Kalamazoo River PAC establishes itself as the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council (KRWC) with 501(c)3 status.
- 1998: MDEQ published the Kalamazoo River RAP.
- 1993: Kalamazoo River PAC established.
- 1987: Kalamazoo
River Remedial Action Plan – Second Draft
(PDF 9.36Mb, 279 pages) completed.
RAP Implementation
Recent progress and achievements
- In 2005, the KRWC undertook an educational campaign to reach out to riparian landowners and local governmental units in the vicinities of five aging dams to discuss the issues associated with their impending removal or repair. Funding came from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
- In November, 2004 the KRWC organized a Dam Removal Summit that brought together representatives from the U.S. EPA, MDEQ, and local governments to listen to advice and experiences of several consultants with expertise in dam removal as well as U.S. Geological Survey researchers working on the Kalamazoo River impoundments. Funding came from the Great Lakes Commission.
- In summers 2003-2005, the positive features of the river were highlighted through a series of public canoe tours ("Kanoe the Kazoo"), organized by the Kalamazoo River/Lake Allegan Watershed Phosphorus Reduction Committee and assisted by numerous local organizations including the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and Michigan State University.
- In October 2003, the KRWC sponsored a Riverfest that included forums on the Superfund Site and on the Kalamazoo River/Lake Allegan TMDL program, as well as a keynote address by MDEQ Director Steve Chester.
- In 2001, the MDEQ and U.S. EPA established the Kalamazoo River/Lake Allegan TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) for phosphorus, in response to water quality problems ascribed to excessive algal growth in Lake Allegan, the largest reservoir on the river. Lake Allegan is on Michigan's 303(d) list of impaired waters.
- In August 2001, the U.S. EPA effectively assumed the lead role in the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund Site, taking over from the MDEQ. EPA's role became official in July 2002.
- In 2000, a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) was awarded to the KRWC by U.S. EPA. For the ensuing 6 years that grant supported activities such as independent analysis of technical and scientific information, public meetings (River Roundtables), and newsletter mailings.
- In 2000, the Kalamazoo River RAP – written in 1998 by the MDEQ and KRWC – was reprinted, and the RAP has been approved as a Watershed Management Plan for the Kalamazoo River.
Current projects and outlook
- In late 2005, the KRWC was awarded a grant from the U.S. EPA – Great Lakes National Program Office to revise the Remedial Action Plan for the AOC during the coming year.
- A number of nonpoint source pollution control projects have been implemented in the Kalamazoo River watershed. Many of these projects are described at www.kalamazooriver.net. Tributaries with significant pollution problems have received the most attention, including several urban and agricultural drainages within the AOC reach (Davis Creek, Portage Creek, Arcadia Creek, Gun River, Rabbit River). Watershed Management Plans (WMPs) have been completed for all of these and implementation projects have been proposed or are in progress.
- The metropolitan areas including Kalamazoo and Battle Creek are engaged in MS4 stormwater management and the benefits of those activities should soon be apparent in the river.
- The Kalamazoo River/Lake Allegan TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) program has been active in pursuing water-quality data collection, voluntary tracking and reductions in phosphorus point sources, measures to reduce phosphorus nonpoint sources, and public outreach on water quality.
Additionally, since the PCB contamination was identified as a problem in 1971, several actions have been taken to improve conditions within the AOC including the following:
- The discharge of PCBs has been substantially reduced due to the ban on PCB production and other regulatory point source controls, such as the NPDES permit program. However, in-place contaminated sediments in the upstream areas remain a source of PCBs to the Kalamazoo River. The U.S. EPA Region 5 Emergency Response Branch has remediated the Bryant Mill Pond site on Portage Creek to protect the creek from receiving PCBs from the former mill pond.
- Since 1996, some progress has been made on remedial design and remedial action at several Operable Units (OUs) along the river, including the 12th St Landfill OU, Allied Paper Inc. OU, Willow Blvd/A Site OU, and the King Highway Landfill OU.
- Sheet steel piling was installed at contaminated landfill
sites along the Kalamazoo River to slow erosion of PCBs into the
river. The understanding is that the pilings would be an interim
measure at the Willow site and a permanent measure at the Kings
Highway Operable Unit. A decision has not been reached yet
related to OU 1, but it is anticipated that the sheet piling
will become a permanent part of the OU 1 remedy. Decisions on
the remediation of this Superfund Site have effectively been on
hold for the past several years.
- Records of Decision (RODs) for the remaining Superfund operable units are needed for remedial work to move ahead. Progress towards these has been delayed and ongoing discussions among government agencies and potentially responsible parties have been conducted out of public view.
- In addition, decisions on remediation of in-stream sediment contamination await the results of new modeling efforts currently being sponsored by the U.S. EPA. The modeling will lead to better understanding of hydrology and sediment dynamics and how they bear on PCB remediation options in the affected river reaches.
- The problem of the aging smaller dams and the contaminated sediments behind them has yet to be resolved, but must soon be because several of these dams were deemed to be unstable in recent dam safety inspections.
- The KRWC and other local groups continue to develop and distribute educational materials about the river, including its positive features as well as its problems, and actions that people can take to protect water quality and public health throughout the watershed.
- Watershed management projects in several sub-basins are working to reduce pollutant inputs and develop beneficial land use measures as well as to foster greater understanding of the problem among the public and local governments.
- Stormwater management plans and projects are underway in both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.
- A phosphorus TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) for Lake Allegan and the river upstream of this reservoir has been established, and measures are being implemented to reduce phosphorus pollution from point and nonpoint sources and to involve diverse stakeholders. Significant phosphorus reductions have been achieved.
RAP-Related Publications
- 2007: The Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality Biennial Remedial Action
Plan Update for the Kalamazoo River Area of Concern
(PDF 504Kb, 23 pages)
- 2005: Draft Kalamazoo River Assessment, (PDF 908Kb, 15 pages) MDNR.
- 2005: Kalamazoo River Natural Resource Damage Assessment. Stage I Assessment Report: Kalamazoo River Environment, USFWS et al.
- EPA fact sheets and other documents: http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/kalproject/index.htm.
- Western Michigan University GLEAMS web portal to information and data on the Kalamazoo River and Great Lakes
- TMDL for the Kalamazoo River/Lake Allegan site: http://kalamazooriver.net.
- Kalamazoo River Study Group – links to various technical reports.
- kalamazooriver.net – water resource information for the Kalamazoo River Watershed communities.
- 2000: Sediment Characteristics and Configuration within Three Dam Impoundments on the Kalamazoo River, Michigan.


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At the request of the United States Attorney's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the ASPCA is on the ground assisting in a multi-state, federal dog fighting raid across the southern U.S. Hundreds of dogs have been seized in the case along with suspected dog fighting paraphernalia.
After a three-year investigation initiated by the Auburn Police, 13 search warrants were executed Friday morning, Aug. 23, throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Texas. Ten suspects were arrested and indicted on felony dog fighting charges. Federal and local officials also seized firearms and drugs, as well as more than $500,000 in cash from dog fighting gambling activities that took place over the course of the investigation.
The dogs, ranging in age from just several days to 10-12 years, had been left to suffer in extreme heat with no visible fresh water or food. Many are emaciated with scars and wounds consistent with dog fighting, and some were tethered by chains and cables that were attached to cinder blocks and car tires.
ASPCA responders and responders from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) helped manage the removal and transport of the dogs to temporary emergency shelters in undisclosed locations, where responders are providing veterinary care and behavior enrichment. Responders also assisted authorities with collecting forensic evidence to be submitted for prosecution.
Other animal welfare groups assisting with the operation include Florida State Animal Response Coalition and Sumter Disaster Animal Response Team (Bushnell, Fla.); University of Florida (Gainesville); Humane Society of South Mississippi (Gulfport); International Fund for Animal Welfare (Yarmouth Port, Mass.); Asheville Humane Society (Asheville, N.C.); Charleston Animal Society (Charleston, S.C.); Louisiana SPCA (New Orleans); American Humane Association (Washington, D.C.); Greater Birmingham Humane Society (Birmingham, Ala.); Atlanta Humane Society (Atlanta, Ga.); PetSmart Charities (Phoenix, Ariz.); Code 3 Associates (Longmont, Colo.); and Montgomery Humane Society (Montgomery, Ala.).
Our responders are still on the ground, and we'll provide updates as the case unfolds. Stay tuned to aspcarescue.org for more news to come. Follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #367rescue.
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Creating then playing by yourself, or together with family. It will be such a fun activity to remember.
Unforgettable, that what this tour about.
For centuries Ubud has been known as a place where art is the ruler of the region. Balinese performing arts and art products are mostly coming from this region. There are several villages around Ubud where people work as sculptor, wood carving and painter.
KAJANE will travel with you, partner and family to an unforgettable experience and memory from Ubud.
Enjoy beautiful scenery that can only be found in this region.
KAJANE tailors cycling adventures to suit your age and interest.
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The Elephant Park & the Elephant Cave
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A visit to an ancient temple carved on a cliff and Holy Spring Water Temple
KAJANE invites you and your family to be a part of this Balinese Hindu tradition, to take a bath at the holy spring water
Our KAJANE Guest Assistant will take you to this journey.
See the beauty of Bali's most visited volcano before your very own eyes and bring back an unforgettable memory from hiking and trekking to the peak of Mount Batur, reach the best spot to experience the stunning Balinese sunrise.
KAJANE's well-trained guides will show you the beauty of mount Batur's, it's nature and history; they will accompany you throughout the whole journey.
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Full moon (Purnama in Balinese term) is the auspicious day to clean body and mind by taking a bath at the Holy River or with holy spring water followed by ceremonies at the main temples and family temples.
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Since years ago, Balinese dancing become an icon of ubud. Everybody knows where to go to see the real exotic and elegant Balinese dancing. Now, almost all main temples in ubud held daily schedule dance performance.
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Known as art and cultural village in Bali, Ubud creates many talented painters. The art of sense still inheritance to the next generation until now. We, as a part of villager, proudly presents painting lesson for one who are intereste to feel the excitement of painting.
Supported by our staffs who are also a painter in their village, we are glad to invite you to join our Painting lesson. It will be a great honor for us to share the Basic Balinese Style Painting with you.
What a great feeling if we could carve our own name on a piece of wooden block or even create another magnificent creation by our own.
Supported by our staffs who are also a carver in their village, we are glad to invite you to join our carving lesson.
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