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The second lightest and second most abundant element. Helium was first discovered in our Sun. Roughly 25 percent of our Sun is helium. This gas is very light and is used to inflate balloons.
The condition of the sun being directly overhead (analogous to noon) which eliminates shadows on the surface. When planetary images are obtained in high sun conditions they are examined for albedo information rather than morphologic information (see Terminator). Areas imaged under both high and low sun conditions can be compared to link albedo and morphologic features.
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The programme will enable students to combine their academic study for a BSc Accountancy with relevant and high quality work experience at KPMG, and the opportunity to achieve Chartered Accountant (CA) status on completion of additional elements of the CA qualification following graduation. It will enable students to directly apply aspects of their academic education in a professional setting and reflect on their experiences as they progress through the programme.
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Rush Fest FAQ
Rush Fest Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Purpose of the Rush Fest?
- How can I register?
- Who can register?
- Do I have to bring my whole team?
- Can I register as an individual?
- Are only the Rush & Nero teams from each state welcome?
- What is the cost?
- How much money is due at registration?
- When is the final payment due?
- Are there discounts available?
- Do we play 11v11 or 8v8?
- Okay, I registered - now what?
- What if I need to make changes to my original registration?
- Are meals provided?
- When can I expect a schedule?
- What should I bring for the gift exchange?
- Do we have to bring our own equipment?
- When are final rosters due?
- Do you welcome international Rush teams?
- What is expected of a Rush chaperone?
- Are chaperones compensated for their time or travel expenses?
- How much driving should a chaperone expect?
- Are there resources I can reference?
- What am I responsible for as a team manager [of this event]?
- What size ball should we bring?
- When should I book my arrival and departure dates?
- Do I have to stay in a specific hotel?
- What if I don't need ground transportation?
- Is there a packing list I can refer to?
- What airport do I fly into?
- Where do I pick the vehicles up from?
- How far is the hotel from the airport and fields?
- Is your Avis discount good at only the Denver airport location, or can we rent locally and drive to the Fest with a discounted rental?
- Are we encouraging parents to attend?
- How can parents book hotels for the same rate and location?
- What should my role be as a parent at Rush Fest?
- Tweet about Rush Fest
- Join our Facebook event
- Maybe tag #RushFest on Vine & Instagram at the event
- Learn some Rush chants
- Brag to everyone you know that you're attending the biggest, best Rush-exclusive event in the world
- Plan to bring old uniforms / equipment to donate to REACH
- Additional questions?
Q) What is the Purpose of the Rush Fest?
A) The Rush Fest has multiple purposes and goals. This is an opportunity for Rush players from across the world to come together and be educated with the Rush Way, in a fun but competitive environment. Education is a huge part of the week with players receiving coaching during practices and games from some of the best coaches in Rush Soccer, but the education is not solely for players. There will also be clinics for the coaches, parent education sessions and team manager education. In addition, the competitive games will allow the Rush Select Coaching staff to identify potential players for the upcoming U13 Rush Select Pool.
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Q) How can I register?
A) Fill in this form!
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Q) Who can register?
A) Rush Fest is currently only for U12 Boys & Girls Rush teams, regardless of where you reside. Physically filling out registration should be done by a coach or team manager (or parent, if you are only registering an individual.)
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Q) Do I have to bring my whole team?
A) If you are able to bring at least 13 players from your team then you are able to get a price break on the many of the fee's (including registration and T-shirt discounts). You are also able to add a couple of players to your team from outside of your state (or your club as a recruitment tool) to ensure you have enough players to take advantage of the discount. Use our comment form to request being paired with another team.
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Q) Can I register as an individual?
A) Yes – if you are able to attend but you are from a state without a specific U12 team, or there are not enough players to make the journey as a team, we have the option to register as an individual and Rush Soccer will place you on a team for the week.
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Q) What is the cost?
A) You will pay an immediate $110 deposit to hold your space at this event. This $110 deposit is a ONE time, non refundable fee (ONE $110 FEE PER TEAM! For example, a team will not pay $110 x # of players, a one time $110 deposit will hold space for 13+ players.)
Individual registration is $110 for the Fest (this includes the Games, Training, Classroom, Social, t-shirt and coaches clinics).
There is a team registration fee of $1450 for 13 - 18 players which includes all of the above.
A full pricing list is available.
Q) Do I have to stay in a specific hotel?
A) Yes, Rush Fest is a "stay-to-play" event and you will reserve rooms through our partner, Pse. Rush Soccer has secured hotels for the Rush Fest which will host the classroom facilities, opening ceremonies, and facilities for team and staff meetings. Book your hotel here.
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Q) How can parents book hotels for the same rate and location?
A) Parents can book their hotels via the same link as players and coaches; however, we ask that you are courteous with your room block - space is limited, and we want as many teams/players as possible to have their choice of hotel.
Q) When should I book my arrival and departure dates?
A) The opening Ceremony will commence at 6pm on Sunday, and the last games will conclude by 2:00 pm on Friday. Colorado has so much to offer in the summertime, we recommend you stay a few extra days to have some fun!
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Q) Okay, I registered - now what?
A) You should receive an email detailing your registration submission. Please verify everything is correct, and within one week of registering you will hear from a Rush staff member detailing your acceptance or denial to this event. (Be sure you pay your deposit!)
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Q) What if I need to make changes to my original registration?
A) Please respond to the staff who sent out your acceptance letter to make changes to any registrations. We will do our very best to accommodate you.
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Q) Are meals provided?
A) Teams and individuals will be on their own for all meals. The only planned activity is [ TBD ], which will NOT include a meal. It is recommended $35-$40 per day is sent with your children to cover meal expenses.
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Q) Do we play 11v11 or 8v8?
A) All Rush Fest games will be based on the 11v11 format. If your team plays 8v8 feel free to find guest players you wish to bring (maybe players that you would like to see on your team even if from outside the club), or we can pair you with a state that also has low attendance number.
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Q) Are we encouraging parents to attend?
A) Absolutely, this is a Rush wide festival and we believe the parents should attend to experience the Rush Way in full effect too. We are asking the players to stay together in rooms with chaperones and coaches and not stay in the same room as their parents. This is likely the first time that the players are traveling and staying together as a team and we want to make sure that we give them the responsibility but under the supervision of their chaperones. Learning the Rush Way to travel is a part of this event!
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Q) When can I expect a schedule?
A) The final schedule generally comes out 1-2 months before the event. Here is a sample schedule but please note, the format will change slightly.
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Q) Are there discounts available?
A) By requiring all payments up front for t-shirts, registration, vans and Rapids tickets, we are able to offer group volume discounts and tax exemption. Teams of 13 or more can automatically save $500+ by registering together. T-shirts are included in your registration cost.
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Q) What if I don't need ground transportation?
A) If you are driving or are local, no worries, but if you are in need of a rental car we require you to respect our partnership with Avis / Budget. Don't worry, they offer discount pricing for us!
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Q) What is expected of a Rush chaperone?
A) Rush chaperones are responsible, soccer-loving, and able to pass a background check. Specifically for this event, a chaperone must be punctual, tireless and attentive. Typically a chaperone at the Rush Fest is responsible for driving the team to and from the fields, meals, the hotel, the airport, etc. See more in our manager's packet.
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Q) Are chaperones compensated for their time or travel expenses?
A) This matter is typically settled amongst individual teams. We recommend the team at least cover a chaperone's hotel or flight. Typically the role of a chaperone is voluntary, yet very rewarding. See more in our manager's packet.
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Q) How much driving should a chaperone expect?
A) Because we fit so many activities into less than a week, a chaperone can expect quite a bit of driving. Depending on which hotel you're at, your schedule, and your extracurricular activities, you may be in a car for 3 hours in a day... We suggest you turn up the tunes and make the best of it! See more in our manager's packet.
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Q) What should my role be as a parent at Rush Fest?
A) We invite parents to take on an observer role at the Rush Fest so that players have the most positive experience with their new coaches and teammates possible. Your support and enthusiasm are very much appreciated, as is your willingness to enjoy watching rather than participating. Cheers to letting the players focus on their event!
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Q) How much is due at registration?
A) Because space is limited and the Rush Fest is still growing, we require a $110 deposit at the time of registration. The secure payment will be made via PayPal and is the only form of payment we will accept for your deposit. This $110 deposit is a ONE time, non refundable fee and is a flat $110 for individuals AND teams. (For example, a team will not pay $110 x # of players, a one time $110 deposit will hold space for 13+ players.)
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Q) When is final payment due?
A) Full payment is due by July 1st, with a late fee of $50 if paid after July 5th and NO PARTICIPATION/NO REFUNDS if full payment is not received by July 10th. Registrations after July 1st will require full payment immediately upon registering. Full payment can be paid via cc or check. More pricing details here.
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Q) What is this "gift exchange" I've heard of?
A) One of the big events we plan is a "kids only" (not strictly) social event in which players socialize amongst each other and exchange Rush gifts from their local club. It is a blast! We recommend you bring an item per child, but by all means bring more - the more a player starts with, the more they can trade for with other clubs! Your item can be anything customized to your local Rush club. (ie Colorado Rush t-shirts, Alaska Rush hat, etc.)
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Q) Do we have to bring our own equipment?
A) Coaches are responsible for bringing their own cones and pennies and we recommend the players each bring a ball. With over 50 teams anticipated we are unable to provide equipment for all teams, unfortunately.
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Q) Is there a packing list we can use?
A) Yes, please download a sample manager's packet and within it you will find a packing list.
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Q) What airport do we fly into?
A) Fly into Denver International Airport. Our Rush Fest travel page has more info.
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Q) Where do we pickup rental vans?
A) You will pickup vans at the Avis Denver International Airport location. You will prepay for these vans, but drivers will need to sign for their vehicles (decline insurance!! we include it already). Our Rush Fest travel page has more info.
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Q) How far are hotels from fields and the airport?
A) The bulk of our hotels will be 10-15 minutes from the fields, and about 30-40 minutes from the airport. Our Rush Fest travel page has more info.
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Q) Are only the Rush & Nero teams welcome?
A) We want as many U12 teams to experience Rush Fest as possible. Of course, space can be limited, so please inquire with the Rush Staff before registering a non-Rush/Nero team.
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Q) When are final rosters due?
A) Your final rosters, along with most other items with due dates, will be due before 5 pm MST on July 1st. Please be mindful of the hard work and busy schedule the Rush Staff has and respect our deadlines!
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Q) Do you welcome international Rush teams?
A) Of course! We encourage our U12 Rush teams from around the WORLD to join us.
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Q) Is the Avis discount only good at the Denver airport location?
A) In fact - NO, it is good nationwide, year-round. If you would like to rent a vehicle at your local location and drive it to/from Denver, then you are in for some benefits! (Low flat rate, unlimited miles round trip, included LDW insurance, pay no taxes, etc.) This is because Rush Travel has a partnership with Avis!
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Q) Are there resources I can reference?
A) We have resources galore for you, please take advantage of them!
- Our Parent membership page has a ton of great articles and documents compiled in a neat little space. Be sure you are registered and signed in to access this members-only area!
- This Rush Fest manager's packet template is pretty useful.
- If you want to start planning meal spots and routes, here is a map of the area.
- Make it a vacation! There are some must-see Denver attractions that we recommend, you know, since you'll be in the neighborhood.
- Ensure your travel is safe and healthy. Denver is a high altitude, generally dry environment, and as such it is easy to get dehydrated and injured. Take every precaution to ensure your players make it through the week still able to walk!
- Don't forget to download the waiver, have every parent/child sign where indicated, and return to us! These are REQUIRED for EVERY player's participation, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- DOWNLOAD OUR RUSH FEST APP! [coming soon] It will have everything you & your team need at the event.
Q) What am I responsible for as a team manager [of this event]?
A) Whether you are a team manager year round or just for this event, your volunteer work is appreciated, and we want to make your job a little easier. Don't forget to take advantage of our reference items above.
It is suggested that a Rush Fest team manager: handles registration; collects/submits payment (or instructing a Treasurer to do so); acts as the main liaison between the team and Rush staff; distributes & collects waivers; assigns responsible, dependable, safety-first chaperones; handles hotel reservations for the team; helps with travel (vans, flights - use Rush Travel for group flights if you feel overwhelmed); and generally ensures the needs of Coach and Rush Staff are met so the team's trip is a flawless success!
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Q) What size ball should we bring?
A) Please bring a size 5.
Note: July is a busy month for the Rush staff and we ask that you pay close attention to our deadlines. We will keep up consistent communication (including reminders) to ensure you do not miss an important date, but please know that we set deadlines for a reason and failing to meet them could result in the forfeiture of your spot at this event. All items are due by 5 PM MST on the date specified.
|July 1
|At Registration
|Appearance Agreement / Waiver Returned
|July 5
|Hotels Reserved
|July 5
|Hotels Canceled Without Penalty
|July 7
|Vans Reserved (names, pick up/drop off info, etc. provided)
|July 1
|Final Payment
|July 5
|July 1
|CUT OFF DATE - after this date, your participation will be DENIED if all items above are not complete.
|July 10
|From Rush: Team groupings released
|July 3
|From Rush: Practice / Game Schedules released
|July 3
|From Rush: Manager's Packet updated
|[likely never, we are transitioning from paper to our new app!]
|From Rush: Player Itinerary released
|July 3
|From Rush: Manager Meeting Itinerary released
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Jamaican dancehall star Mr. Vegas is embroiled in a cheating scandal involving his common law wife's indiscretions, which took place in the couple's own home. Allegedly, the encounters even occurred in front of their 1-year-old daughter. The dancehall artist is so distraught that he took to social media and posted what some might call ill-advised emotional content.
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From the ancient Neolithic tumulus of Saraikala to the ramparts of Sirkap (2nd century B.C.) and the city of Sirsukh (1st century A.D.), Taxila illustrates the different stages in the development of a city on the Indus that was alternately influenced by Persia, Greece and Central Asia and which, from the 5th century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D., was an important Buddhist centre of learning.
Du très ancien tumulus néolithique de Saraikala aux remparts de Sirkap, datant du IIe siècle av. J.-C., et à la ville de Sirsukh, du Ier siècle apr. J.-C., Taxila illustre les étapes du développement urbain d'une ville de l'Indus soumise tour à tour aux influences de la Perse, du monde hellénique et de l'Asie centrale, et qui, du VIe siècle av. J.-C. au IIe siècle de l'ère chrétienne, fut le siège d'une université bouddhique florissante.
تجسد تاكسيلا ابتداءً من الحقبة النيوليتية القديمة في سرايكلا المؤلفة من أسوار سيركاب التي تعود الى القرن الثاني ق.م. الى مدينة سيرسوخ التي تعود الى القرن الاول قبل الميلاد، خطوات التطور المدني لاحدى مدن الهندوس الخاضعة بكاملها لتأثيرات الفرس والعالم الهيلينستي وآسيا الوسطى والتي كانت مقرًّا للجامعة البوذية المزدهرة في القرن الثاني من الحقبة المسيحيّة.
source: UNESCO/ERI
source: UNESCO/ERI
Древний город Таксила
Руины Таксилы на реке Инд отражают разные стадии в развитии города: от древних неолитических могильников Сарай-калы до остатков городов Сиркап (II в. до н.э.) и Сирсух (I в. н.э.). Город находился поочередно под влиянием Персии, Греции и Центральной Азии, а с V в. до н.э. до II в. н.э. был важным буддийским центром образования.
source: UNESCO/ERI
Desde la construcción del antiquísimo túmulo neolítico de Saraikala hasta la edificación de la ciudad de Sirsukh en el siglo I d. C., pasando por la erección de las murallas de Sirkap en el siglo II a.C., el sitio de Taxila ilustra las etapas de desarrollo urbano de una ciudad del valle del Indo sometida sucesivamente a la influencia de Persia, Grecia y el Asia Central. Desde el siglo V a.C. hasta el siglo II d.C. fue, además, sede de un importante centro de enseñanza budista.
source: UNESCO/ERI
source: NFUAJ
Taxila illustreert de verschillende stadia in de ontwikkeling van een stad aan de Indus; van de oude neolithische grafheuvel van Saraikala, tot de aarden wallen van Sirkap in de 2e eeuw voor Christus en de stad Sirsukh uit de 1e eeuw na Christus. De stad onderging afwisselend de invloed van Perzië, Griekenland en Centraal-Azië. Van de 5e eeuw voor tot de 2e eeuw na Christus was het een belangrijk boeddhistisch centrum van onderwijs. Taxila is een uitgestrekt complex van ruïnes waaronder een mesolithische grot (khanpur grot), vier nederzettingen (Saraidala, Bhir, Sirkap en Sirsukh) en een aantal boeddhistische kloosters uit verschillende periodes.
Source: unesco.nl
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Brief synthesis
Taxila, located in the Rawalpindi district of Pakistan's Punjab province, is a vast serial site that includes a Mesolithic cave and the archaeological remains of four early settlement sites, Buddhist monasteries, and a Muslim mosque and madrassa. Situated strategically on a branch of the Silk Road that linked China to the West, Taxila reached its apogee between the 1st and 5th centuries. It is now one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia. The ruins of the four settlement sites at Taxila reveal the pattern of urban evolution on the Indian subcontinent through more than five centuries. One of these sites, the Bihr mound, is associated with the historic event of the triumphant entry of Alexander the Great into Taxila.The archaeological sites of Saraikala, Bhir, Sirkap, and Sirsukh are collectively of unique importance in illustrating the evolution of urban settlement on the Indian subcontinent. The prehistoric mound of Saraikala represents the earliest settlement of Taxila, with evidence of Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age occupation. The Bhir mound is the earliest historic city of Taxila, and was probably founded in the 6th century BC by the Achaemenians. Its stone walls, house foundations, and winding streets represent the earliest forms of urbanization on the subcontinent. Bihr is also associated with Alexander the Great's triumphant entry into Taxila in 326 BC. Sirkap was a fortified city founded during the mid-2nd century BC. The many private houses, stupas, and temples were laid out on the Hellenistic grid system and show the strong Western classical influence on local architecture. The city was destroyed in the 1st century by the Kushans, a Central Asian tribe. To the north, excavations of the ruins of the Kushan city of Sirsukh have brought to light an irregular rectangle of walls in ashlar masonry, with rounded bastions. These walls attest to the early influence of Central Asian architectural forms on those of the subcontinent.
The Taxila serial site also includes Khanpur cave, which has produced stratified microlithic tools of the Mesolithic period, and a number of Buddhist monasteries and stupas of various periods. Buddhist monuments erected throughout the Taxila valley transformed it into a religious heartland and a destination for pilgrims from as far afield as Central Asia and China. The Buddhist archaeological sites at Taxila include the Dharmarajika complex and stupa, the Khader Mohra grouping, the Kalawan grouping, the Giri monasteries, the Kunala stupa and monastery, the Jandial complex, the Lalchack and the Badalpur stupa remains and monasteries, the Mohra Moradu monastic remains, the Pipplian and the Jaulian remains, and the Bahalar stupa and remains. The Giri complex also includes the remains of a three-domed Muslim mosque, ziarat (tomb), and madrassa (school) of the medieval period.
Criterion (iii) : The ruins of four universally meaningful settlement sites at Taxila (Saraidala, Bhir, Sirkap, and Sirsukh) reveal the pattern of urban evolution on the Indian subcontinent through more than five centuries. Taxilia is the only site of this unique importance on the subcontinent.
Criterion (vi) : The Bihr mound is associated with the historic event of the triumphant entry of Alexander the Great into Taxila.
Within the boundaries of the property are located all the elements necessary to express the Outstanding Universal Value of Taxila. Exposure of the archaeological remains to the extremes of a tropical climate, uncontrolled growth of vegetation, and earthquakes represents a risk to the overall integrity of the property, as do expansions of the industrial estates located within the Taxila valley (despite their location outside the buffer zone), limestone blasting and quarrying activities in the valley, and illegal excavations by looters in the Buddhist monastery sites.
The archaeological complex of Taxila is authentic in terms of its forms and design, materials and substance, and locations and settings. The property is being maintained to protect and preserve it from any changes to its authenticity. Specific attention to authenticity is being paid in conservation plans in order to maintain original designs, traditions, techniques, locations, and settings, according to international principles.
Protection and management requirements
Taxila is a protected antiquity in terms of the Antiquities Act, 1975, passed by the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Constitution (18th Amendment) Act 2010 (Act No. X of 2010), bestowed the Government of the Punjab and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with full administrative and financial authority over all heritage sites located in these respective provinces. The Directorate General of Archaeology and Museums of the Provincial Government of Punjab and the Directorate of Archaeology of the Provincial Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are responsible for the management and protection of Taxila, which is comprised of 18 archaeological sites, ten of which are geographically located in Punjab province and eight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. All activities undertaken at the site are prepared by the site's management committee and approved by a competent forum before implementation. Funding comes from the Provincial Government of Punjab and the Provincial Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; this funding is recognised as inadequate.
Sustaining the Outstanding Universal Value of the property over time will require completing, approving, and implementing the Master Plan for the property and strengthening the Comprehensive Management Plan in terms of international standards as well as scientific approaches; carrying out the required scientific studies on vegetation control to minimize the damage to the masonry and structure of the monuments; undertaking an impact assessment of the heavy industries, military compounds, and stone quarrying in the area, and redefining, if necessary, the boundaries of the property in the context of this assessment; managing the existing boundaries and buffer zones to protect the setting; applying to Taxila the national programme to prevent illegal excavation and trafficking in artefacts; and strengthening co-operation between planning, development, and cultural heritage agencies.
Long Description
Taxila lies 30 km north-west of Rawalpindi on the Grand Trunk Road. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia. Situated strategically on a branch of the Silk Road that linked China to the West, the city flourished both economically and culturally. Taxila reached its apogee between the 1st and 5th centuries AD. Buddhist monuments were erected throughout the Taxila valley, which was transformed into a religious heartland and a destination for pilgrims from as far afield as Central Asia and China. That Taxila was very famous can be deduced from the fact that it is mentioned in several languages. In Sanskrit, the city was called Takshaçila (Prince of the Serpent Tribe); in Pâli it was known as Takkasilâ; the Greeks knew the town as Taxila, which the Romans rendered as Taxilla; the Chinese called it Chu-ch'a-shi-lo.
Taxila is a vast complex of ruins, some 30 km north-west of modern Islamabad, which includes a Mesolithic cave (Khanpur cave), four settlement sites (Saraidala, Bhir, Sirkap and Sirsukh), a number of Buddhist monasteries of various periods and above Giri, Muslim mosques and madrasas of the medieval period. The Bhir mound is the earliest historic city of Taxila and was probably founded in the 6th century BC by the Achaemenids, according to legend by a son of the brother of the legendary hero Rama. The first town was situated on a hill that commanded the river Tamra Nala, a tributary of the Indus. It was an important cultural centre and it is said that the Mahabharata was first recited at Taxila. Stone walls, house foundations and winding streets represent the earliest forms of urbanization on the subcontinent.
Sirkap was a fortified city founded during the mid-2nd century BC. Taxila was the capital of a kingdom called Hinduš (Indus country) and consisted of the western half of the Punjab. It was added to the Achaemenid empire under Darius I the Great, but the Persian occupation did not last long. The many private houses, stupas and temples are laid out on the Hellenistic grid system and show the strong Western classical influence on local architecture. The city was destroyed in the 1st century AD by the Kushans of central Asia.
To the north, excavations of the ruins of the Kushan city of Sirsukh have brought to light an irregular rectangle of walls in ashlar masonry with rounded bastions. This wall attests to the early influence of Central Asian architectural forms on those of the subcontinent.
The city of Sirkap (Severed Head), chronologically the second major city of Taxila, is to be found spreading down the Hathial Spur and on to the plains of the Taxila valley. It is bounded by the Tamra stream and to the north and south by the Gau stream, which today has been almost completely obliterated by a modern road and water channel. The present layout of the city was established by the Bactrian Greeks sometime around 180 BC and takes the form of a wide and open grid system. In general, the city presents a better planned architecture than Bhir Mound. The city is encompassed by a mighty wall over 5 km long and up to 6 m thick. There may well have been an entrance on each of the four sides originally, but today the only one evident is the northern wall and it is through here that visitors normally enter the city. A number of temples and monasteries can be found here: Apsidal Temple, Sun Temple, Shrine of the Double Headed Eagle, Kunala Monastery and Ghai Monastery.
The major attraction in this city is the Great Stupa, one of the largest and most impressive throughout Pakistan, located just 2 km east of Bhir Mound and Sirkap. The chapels and chambers around the Great Stupa were built at various times from the 1st century BC to the post-Kushan period. These structures display a wide range of designs and probably were donated by pilgrims, possibly representing various schools of Buddhism.
Other sites of interest include the city of Sirsukh which is believed to belong to the Kushan period. To the north of Sirkap are four temples, all standing on earlier mounds and overlooking the city. They are all in the style of Greek temples. The best to visit is probably the one at Jandial, 1.5 km north of Sirkap.Source: UNESCO/CLT/WHC


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The stylish Sporthotel Ellmau has a lot to offer, with an expansive range of leisure facilities and an extremely high standard of accommodation. Prices are based on rooms in the annexe (approx. 3 minutes walk) with a supplement payable for rooms in the main building. The hotel has a great location, only a few minutes walk to the nursery slopes, ski school and Astberg lifts. At the bottom of the nursery slopes the hotel runs an extremely popular Tirolean pub, the 'Ellmauer Alm' - the perfect place to sit in the sun during the day, to watch the thrills and spills on the surrounding slopes, and every evening you can enjoy some of the best après ski in Ellmau, with daily live music.
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150 Rooms. Main Hotel Rooms (2-3 people) 'Wilder Kaiser': Austrian twin rooms in the main building have cable TV, hairdryer, bath or shower, wc and balcony. Some rooms can take an extra sofa bed which is suitable for a child only.
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The annual Sweetwater Jaycees Miss Snake Charmer Scholarship Pageant is a time where young ladies from throughout the Big Country come together to compete for scholarship money. At last year's pageant, past queens were recognized for the 52nd year of the Miss Snake Charmer Pageant.
The annual pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium. The pageant is open to all girls between the ages of 16-19 who live within a 75 mile radius of Sweetwater.
Sweetwater Animal Control currently has two dogs available for adoption.
One of the adoptable pets is a male chihuahua. Also available is a male shih tzu.
According to Sweetwater's animal control officer, Don Kite, animals that are picked up are kept for a minimum of three days, but he tries to keep them from a week to 10 days.
Dogs and cats are available for adoption for a $15 fee and the cost of getting the pet vaccinated for rabies.
The pets are required to have their vaccination before they leave to their new homes.
The Nolan County United Way is gearing up for this year's Sweetwater Jaycees Rattlesnake Round-Up by holding a gun raffle sponsored by WETS (Wind Energy Turbine Services) and Crane Service, Inc.
The prize is a Remington Real Tree Camo Versa Max 12 gauge shotgun valued at $1,599. But for a donation of $5 each or five tickets for $20, the gun could be yours from the luck of the draw.
Ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 and will run through Saturday, March 10, 2012. The drawing will be held that day at 5 p.m. at the Gun, Knife and Coin Show inside the Coliseum Annex.
Ray Adames, Public Works Director for the City of Sweetwater, recently retired after 38 years of service to the city. A reception was held in his honor on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in the city commission room at City Hall. He is shown receiving a plaque from Sweetwater City Manager Eddie Brown.
Shown are members of the Sweetwater Police Patrol Association Todd Jones, Jeremy Bohall, Mark Webb, Matt Counts, Rob Hohman, Lance Richburg, Danny Heine, Melinda Moncada, Sam Cunningham, Ray Cornutt, Armando Renteria and Clint Allen. The Sweetwater Police Patrol Association would like to thank the community for their continued support.┬ĀŌĆ£It has helped┬Āus make Sweetwater a better place.┬ĀWe are proud to serve you and┬Āare looking forward to serving you in the future.ŌĆØ
The Sweetwater Police Patrol Association recently elected new board members. They are President, Sam Cunningham; Vice-President, Lance Richburg; Secretary, Danny Heine; and Treasurer, Melinda Moncada.
February is an excellent time to focus on refreshing families.┬ĀThe celebration of ValentineŌĆÖs Day creates a natural awareness of love and draws couples to evaluate how they can strengthen their relationship. To that end, Feb. 7-14 has been declared National Marriage Week.┬ĀThe goal of National Marriage Week is to elevate attention on the need to strengthen marriages, initiate new efforts to reduce the divorce rate and connect couples with the tools available to build stronger marriages.
After the big news of Thursday's University Interscholastic League realignment which has placed Sweetwater in District 4-3A for the next two years, Sweetwater head football coach Craig Slaughter has announced a tentative 2012 football schedule which will include some familiar and not-so-familar rivals in non-district play.
The Veterans Discovery Day was held at the Sweetwater TSTC (Texas State Technical College) campus on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.
All military personnel ŌĆö┬Āactive duty, National Guard, reserve forces, separated, discharged or retired ŌĆö- and their families were invited to the event. According to event coordinator Scott Davis, the Discovery Day held a two-fold purpose.
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 51 calls for service, issued two citation and made no arrests on Feb. 1, 2012.
The SPD received 11, 911 calls.
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ŌĆó Criminal mischief ŌĆö┬Ā500 block of Newman.
The Nolan County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) had no calls for service, served no civil papers and made no arrests on Feb. 1, 2012.
Calls for service:
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TEMPE, ARIZ -- Duke and Grand Canyon University played to a draw in a six-man match play event at Karsten Golf Club Thursday. The Blue Devils got wins from Brinson Paolini, Adam Sumrall and Michael Ricaurte. Paolini got off to a fast start and cruised to a 3 and 2 win over Mark Geddas. The Virginia Beach, Va., native birdied No. 3 and No. 4 to take a 2-up lead. He added wins on the next two holes as well to move to 4-up through six holes. Paolini capped off his win with. 12-foot par putt on No. 16. Sumrall was steady throughout th day en route to a 2 and 1 victory over Liam Brace, while Ricaurte engaged in a back and forth tilt with Marcus Syngel. The Columbus, Ohio was one-down at the turn before turning things around on the back nine. Ricaurte was unable to put the match away on No. 18 but quickly recovered to win the 19th hole and grab the win. Senior Julian Suri dropped a hard fought match Alec Dahlquist on the 21st hole, while Tim Gornik fell 1-down to Ryan Mahony. Mads Soegaard fell 3 and 2 in his first match play contest as a Blue Devil. Follow Duke men's golf on Twitter @Duke_MGOLF for more information on the programs and the match play event against Grand Canyon University.
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This lovely ski-in ski-out chalet apartment is located on the second floor of the Alpages du Chantel complex on a blue piste just above the centre of Arc 1800. The ski bus to access other parts of this resort stops at the apartment building and the town is a mere 300 metres (approx) walk away. Chalets of this quality, this close to the slopes and the centre of town are a rarity – early booking recommended.Chalet Tetra is a chalet apartment offering that little bit of extra comfort in a first class ski-in ski-out location. Part of the high quality MGM development, it is finished in wood and combines an attractive traditional alpine style with excellent modern comforts. All rooms are either en suite or have private facilities and room 2 enjoys not just a shower but an attractive corner bath as well. The open-plan living/dining room is warmed by a stone and traditional timber open fireplace and also has a balcony with beautiful views on to the piste and accross the valley. Due to the chalet's proximity to the slopes there is a snowy path to the chalets so good walking shoes and easy to carry bags are recommended.
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Recent and archived news articles by Justin Gillis of The New York Times.
California Drought Is Made Worse by Global Warming, Scientists Say
The odds of California suffering droughts at the far end of the scale, like the current one, have roughly doubled over the last century, scientists said.
August 21, 2015, Friday
Smithsonian Will Tighten Its Guidelines on Disclosure
The Smithsonian Institution said the new rules would seek to prevent outside funders, such as corporations, from exercising undue influence over the findings of its studies.
June 27, 2015, Saturday
For Faithful, Social Justice Goals Demand Action on Environment
Many faith traditions are awakening to the burden that climate change is placing on poor people, and finding justification for caring for the environment in their scripture.
June 21, 2015, Sunday
Pope Francis Aligns Himself With Mainstream Science on Climate
If anything, environmental scientists say, the pope may have bent over backward to offer a cautious interpretation of the scientific facts.
June 19, 2015, Friday
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Pope Francis, in Sweeping Encyclical, Calls for Swift Action on Climate Change
He attributed environmental destruction to apathy, the reckless pursuit of profits, excessive faith in technology and political shortsightedness.
June 19, 2015, Friday
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Naomi Oreskes, a Lightning Rod in a Changing Climate
Dr. Oreskes is fast becoming one of the biggest names in climate science by using historical scholarship to take on denialists.
June 16, 2015, Tuesday
Global Warming 'Hiatus' Challenged by NOAA Research
The new findings try to correct for problems in the way global temperatures were measured and suggest there has not been a slowdown in global warming since 2000.
June 5, 2015, Friday
New Study Links Weather Extremes to Global Warming
Global warming has quadrupled the frequency of certain heat extremes, and also increased intense rainstorms, a trend expected to worsen, according to a new climate change report.
April 28, 2015, Tuesday
For Drinking Water in Drought, California Looks Warily to Sea
To ease its drought woes, the booming San Diego County is hoping to turn the Pacific Ocean into an everyday source of drinking water with a $1 billion desalination plant.
April 12, 2015, Sunday
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Beneath California Crops, Groundwater Crisis Grows
Even as the worst drought in decades ravages California, millions of pounds of thirsty crops continue to stream out of the state, a feat that is a case study in the unwise use of natural resources, many experts say.
April 6, 2015, Monday
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On Planet in Distress, a Papal Call to Action
Pope Francis is issuing an encyclical focusing on an issue of grand scope, the care of the planet. And though he sees the poor as most affected by the economic and political systems underlying the crisis, his 184-page document is an urgent call to action.
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We all grow up with warnings from our mothers, "Don't swim after eating, you'll drown, " Don't go outside with your hair wet, you'll catch a cold," "Feed a cold, starve a fever." Well, they're all myths, but I didn't know this one, "Reading in dim lighting will make you go blind." While I didn't think it would make you go blind, I did think it affected your eyesight. Myth. It can give you headaches and strain your eyes, but that's about it. Personally, I don't need the headaches, so I stick with nice, bright lighting when I read.
Beyond the Night by Joss Ware
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After an earthquake, or something, Elliott and his companions emerge from their cave explorations to discover that the cataclysm impacted the whole world and, in fact, all of society. Even worse, fifty years have passed and everything they've ever known is gone. They are drawn to a city called Envy, and there Elliott finds a woman called Jade and a reason to continue living.
I'm delighted to have found this book because it's starting me on a new adventure that I'm sure to enjoy in the next five books (#6 comes out in March). Suspenseful, exciting, mysterious and romantic, I couldn't stop turning pages till I finished. I could easily get stuck in a reading marathon, getting little else done.
Discretion by Allison Leotta
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Assistant US Attorney Anna Curtis is given the chance of a lifetime to handle the biggest high-profile case of her career: the death of Caroline McBride. Caroline, the highest paid escort in Washington DC plummets to her death off the balcony at the US Capitol. Anna is teamed up with the FBI to investigate the death and powerful elected officials. Anna is also teamed up with chief homicide prosecutor, Jack Bailey, who she is also secretly dating and doesn't want that relationship exposed. Shocking twists and turns happen that lead Anna and her team on a chase that puts everyone in jeopardy.
I have been a fan legal thrillers most of my reading adult life. It takes a lot to surprise me and engross me, and this book did BOTH! I couldn't put this book down, and when I was at the end, I couldn't believe it. And just when you think you have all the answers, BOOM! Another twist to make me say out loud, "MAN, that was a great book!"
Lyon's Bride by Cathy Maxwell
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Lord Lyon is proud, decisive and cursed. If he falls in love he dies, part of an old Chattan family male curse. The problem is Lord Lyon needs an heir, so he hopes he can marry and have a son without loving the women. Then just maybe this will break the ancient curse. But then the brilliant matchmaker Thea, who is given the task of finding an unlovable bride for the Lord, enters his life and both of them start to remember feelings best that complicate everything.
A magnificent read with touching emotions and sizzling sensuality Lyon's Bride is an excellent start to a new trilogy, I can't wait to read the next book "The Scottish Witch".
Tiger's Eye by Barbra Annino
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Since her father died and her mother left, Stacy Justice has refused to participate in her grandmother's and her sisters' (the locally infamous Geraghty girls) rituals of witchy magic. But when, after all these years, Stacy is tipped that her father's death was not an accident but murder, she inexpertly starts using her magical inheritance to find who is responsible.
This is the third book in the Stacy Justice series, and the continuing mysteries are quite fun and charming. Written humorously with clever dialogue, it translates in an entertaining audiobook, courtesy of narrator Amy Rubinate. I enjoyed the books one after the other, and look forward to the next for a few light, easy hours listening.
Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko, Narrated by Paul Michael (Audio)
Listened to by Joe
Anton, an Other on the side of the Light, is a night-watchman, patrolling the streets and Metro of the city as he protects ordinary people from the vampires of the Dark. On his rounds, Anton comes across a young woman, Svetlana, whom he realizes is under a curse that threatens the entire city, and a boy, Igor, a young Other, as yet unaware of his own enormous power. Partnered by Olga, an Other who is in the form of an owl, he struggles to remove the curse and thereby save the city, while at the same time prevent Igor from falling into the clutches of the Dark.
The book is a political thriller mixed into a supernatural world. A cold war existing between the sides of Light and Dark. A strong read all on its own. In audiobook one must also look at the narrator. In this instance it is more narrator than voice actor, but a solid piece of narration. While I tend to favor the voice acting side of audiobooks more, I will always listen to a book read by a solid narrator, and Paul Michael has a long list of work that speaks volumes before you even hit play. An excellent example of a good book recorded into a strong audiobook.
Cold Days: A Novel of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
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Harry Dresden, Chicago's only wizardly detective, is back from the dead. Good news, except for the fact that he's now in bondage to one bad-ass queen of faery. Mab wants him to kill for her, and kill, not just anyone, but an immortal. The problem is, someone is lying, and Harry must discover the truth, not only so he doesn't kill an innocent, but before dark forces put a Chicago-sized hole in the earth. But when Harry does find out what's going in, it only makes things worse…
I admit Jim Butcher is one of my few autobuys. I love magic, adventure, mystery and sparkling wit, and Butcher has them all. I'm in awe of how he ramps up tension and stakes–just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, they went straight to hell. I also love the recurring staunch friends and allies and how I, like Dresden, can count on them in dark moments. I finished the story well-satisfied but I'm already wishing for the next book!
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Experience the magnificence of 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian culture presented in galleries on two grand floors. Enter the reconstructed palace of the Pharaoh Merenptah, and see a 12-ton sphinx, the third largest in the world. In two special exhibitions, visitors discover the story behind a short-lived royal city where King Tut was born, and explore The Egyptian Mummy: Secrets and Science.
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Reed Krakoff Fall 2013
Aesthetic tension created by the confrontation of opposites is something that designer Reed Krakoff considers a hallmark of his collections. This season he started with an abstract idea of uniform dressing—tailored men's clothing and utilitarian pieces inspired by traditional military styles—then added what he called "the sensual aspects of a woman's wardrobe." Specifically, fluid and shimmery fabrics like panne velvet, silk jacquard, and matelassé. "So, there are all these variations on this kind of femininity that's the opposite of the industrial," he explained. "The shapes are definitely architectural, but there's more drape, there's more movement." There is also more fur (if you haven't noticed yet, fur is on for fall). Short-haired varieties like sheared beaver and the newly popular pony, along with skins-as-prints (a hand-painted python and alligator-stamped silk, for example), place the collection firmly in the realm of Reed, which is undoubtedly as much about luxury as it is that great tension he was talking about.
Certain looks summed this up perfectly. A navy alligator zip vest worn over a cashmere rib sweater and paired with a bonded satin-velvet pleated skirt showed the beautiful balance that Krakoff created between the matte and the shine, the structure and the softness. Another look, starring a pony hair the designer developed that acts more like a silk than a stiff skin, combined airy crepe de Chine (on top) with weighty bonded wool jersey (on the bottom). Both looks were grounded by the collection's defining shoe: an over-the-knee boot that was both tough (hardworking) and sexy (hard-to-get). The white insert in the boot's sole "creates this kind of lightness and a little more of a graphic sense," he said.
Before we go, do you want to hear a little bit about the bags? There are two. One is the Track Satchel, which is shaped like a gym bag—"or something that you would throw everything in"—only rendered in alligator or calfskin. "Again, to create that tension between shape and what you think of as a casual bag, but doing it in a more structured way," Krakoff explained. The second bag is a clutch called the Transformer. Watching the designer demonstrate what it does—pop open to reveal a tiny pocket with a secret mirror that slides out smoothly and flips over to lie flat—one can see how it got its name. And, along with all of the other game-changers in this strong, fully focused collection, we'll take it.


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Ruth M. Baumgratz, 82, of 521 Church St., St. Marys, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at her residence after a lengthy illness.
She was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Dunkirk, N.Y., daughter of the late Albert and Sophia Wojcinski Griswold. On Sept. 25, 1954 in Dunkirk, N.Y. she married Carl F. "Harry" Baumgratz; who survives.
She was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1948, and resided in St. Marys since 1952. She was a former employee of Stackpole Carbon Co., and Berman's & BJ's Apparel.
Redemptorist missionary, Reverend John Joseph Salamon, 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Saint John Neumann Residence in Stella Maris, Timonium, Md., while surrounded by the members of his religious community who were praying for him.
On Saturday, Jan. 26, a viewing was held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the first floor Chapel at Stella Maris, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Following the Mass, interment took place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, in Baltimore, Md.
Harry L. Fulmer, 89, of Portland Mills, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 at his residence.
He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Lake City, the son of the late Francis and Annie Smith Fulmer.
He married Bettie M. Bugdon in 1947 and moved to Portland Mills, where he resided until his death. Bettie predeceased Harry on Aug. 2, 1990, after a long battle with cancer.
Harry was a WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Navy on the Destroyer USS Kimberly, serving in the Pacific.
He was a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge of Ridgway and The Tin Can Sailors Organization.
Ruby Gamarino, 92, of Brockport, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, Jan. 27, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She was born Dec. 14, 1920 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sadie Steis.
She was a graduate of St. Leo's School. She worked at Stackpole Carbon for four years, at the 5 and 10 Store in Ridgway for three years, and at Brockway Glass for three years.
David C. "Tubby" LaBenne, 85 of Frostproof, Fla., formerly of DuBois, entered into God's eternal care Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at Avon Park, Fla. He was the husband of the late Helen (Platt) LaBenne who died Sept. 30, 2001.
Born March 7, 1927 in DuBois he was the son of the late Leon E. and Beatrice (Foster) LaBenne.
Mr. LaBenne was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. David was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II. He was employed as a foreman with Jackson China and later with Owens Brockway for seven years until his retirement. David enjoyed hunting, carpentry and yard work.
Ernest C. "Ernie" Baughman, 85, of 116 Gerber Rd., St. Marys, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at his residence.
He was born May 2, 1927, in Shippenville, son of the late Alfred and Muriel Wingard Baughman. On May 15, 1948, in St. Marys, he married Bertha L. Gerber, who survives.
He had also made his home with his aunt and uncle, Robert and Mertyl Kirkland. He attended schools in Hallton and Mundorf. He had worked for Brockway Glass and retired from Stackpole Carbon Co., where he had worked for 38 years, and drove school bus for more than 50 years.
Georgiana Louise Simchick, 65, of 1625 Bendigo Road, Johnsonburg died Wednesday evening, January 23, 2013, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 29, 1947 in Ridgway, daughter of George and the late Mary Chupa Cherry.
She married Richard Simchick on January 29, 1966 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, and he survives.
Alfred E. Shippling, 81, of 721 Evergreen Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Johnsonburg, son of the late Adolph and Luisa Granitza Shippling. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, class of 1949. He also graduated Williamsport Technical Institute in 1956. He was a retired employee of the Keystone Carbon Co., retiring in 1995 after over 35 years of service.
Mary Katheryn Eliason, 65, of Kokomo, Ind., passed away at 8:58 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind.
Born Feb. 1, 1947 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Everett Moulden and Garnet (Heath) Moulden. On Sept. 30, 1967, in Kokomo, she married Daniel C. Eliason, and he survives.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, playing cards, games, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Center.
Christopher Matthew Riley, 17, of Ash St., Ridgway, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh from complications from the flu.
He was born Jan. 31, 1995 in St. Marys, the son of Julie and Shawn Laughner of Ridgway, and Mark and Maria Riley of Johnsonburg.
Chris was a senior at Ridgway Area High School. He was a hard worker. He held three paper routes since he was 11 and recently started working at Aiello's Café as a dishwasher. He was a typical teenage boy. He loved to hang out with all of his friends and his girlfriend, Alexandria Hill.


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Les Menuires is split into 6 areas that are linked by a free shuttle bus that runs all day every 20 minutes. La Croisette is the heart of the village with the most shops, bars and restaurants; Reberty 1850 has a few shops and restaurants and is where the Bruyeres bubble lift goes from, Reberty 2000 is quieter with a supermarket, ski hire shops and ski schools. All of the areas have great access to the slopes and the lifts.
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Lawmakers are predicting that a statewide ban on military-style assault weapons will garner enough votes to pass the General Assembly this year, but a proposal for stricter handgun licensing is likely to meet with more resistance.
"[The licensing proposal] will be more controversial, but I think that'll pass," said Sen. Brian E. Frosh (D-Dist. 16) of Chevy Chase, who chairs the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.
Frosh is one of several co-sponsors of a sweeping gun-control bill announced by Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) last week in response to the December school shooting in Connecticut that left 20 children dead.
"I think there's a majority in committee and a majority on the floor of the Senate that will come behind a reasonable gun-control package," Frosh said.
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Dist. 27) of Chesapeake Beach said last week that while he expected an assault-weapons ban to pass, the licensing provisions –– which would require a license for any handgun purchase, with mandatory fingerprinting, safety training and background checks –– would be a close vote.
"If you're licensing something, you have the right to take that license away, so I think these issues have to be discussed," Miller said.
Senate Majority Whip Jamie Raskin (D-Dist. 20) of Takoma Park said it was much too early to begin counting votes, but that the Connecticut shooting shifted the political landscape.
"The overwhelming sense is that we must act to deal with the gun crisis," Raskin said. "There were people who believed [in these measures] before, but now there are a lot more people."
Miller expressed concern Jan. 18 that if the licensing requirements are put in the same bill as the assault weapons ban –– as O'Malley has done –– resistance to one could sink the other as well. Raskin said he wasn't worried about the bill as introduced because it can be amended and broken up as necessary.
"Not everybody is going to support everything, but everyone will support something," Raskin said.
Resistance is expected from Republicans and lawmakers from the state's rural counties, some of whom have criticized O'Malley's plan on constitutional grounds.
"The only people who will be able to have guns in the state, with this package, will be the rich," said Senate Minority Leader E.J. Pipkin (R-Dist. 36) of Elkton after O'Malley unveiled his proposal. "Whether the governor likes it or not, [gun ownership] is a right."
Western Maryland Del. Wendell R. Beitzel (R-Dist. 1A) of Accident said he has yet to review O'Malley's proposal in detail, but that he and other members of the Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus soon would craft their response.
"I'm certainly going to be very much opposed to a lot of restrictions on our Second Amendment rights," Beitzel said, adding that while he didn't have a sense of where his colleagues stood on the measure, he had heard from many constituents opposed to the governor's legislation.
House Majority Whip Talmadge Branch (D-Dist. 45) of Baltimore said he didn't think many House members would object to an assault-weapons ban as long as it didn't target hunters and sportsmen.
O'Malley's proposal includes exceptions for hunting rifles and shotguns, and contains no provisions banning handguns, according to the administration.
Public opinion on gun control seems to be leaning in O'Malley's favor, according to a poll released this week by Annapolis-based Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies.
The poll found that 58 percent of Maryland voters favor an assault weapons ban, while 40 percent oppose it.


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WOONSOCKET – Attorney General Peter Kilmartin has filed a lawsuit against the city for violating the Access to Public Records Act over a lawyer's 2012 request for paperwork associated with the proposed water treatment plant.
The lawsuit accuses the city of two violations stemming from lawyer Michael Kelly's December 2012 request for documents. One alleges that the city failed to answer the request within the minimum time frame allowed by law, the other that the city didn't provide one specific document – the sales agreement for land on which the plant is to be built – at all.
Amy Kempe, spokeswoman for the attorney general, said the suit comes after state prosecutors gave the city a chance to explain why the violations were not "knowing and willful" – the benchmark for proceeding with litigation. The city said the delay was basically the result of budget constraints and personnel shortages, which prosecutors found unacceptable.
But Kempe said the decision also took into account the city's recent history of non-compliance with the APRA. The latest incident is practically a carbon copy of a 2009 violation of the APRA over which the attorney general's office sued the city. In that case, which involved city records sought by the Woonsocket Fire Fighters Association, the city also cited staff cuts as the cause of its failure to comply with the law.
"We recognize that many cities and towns are struggling financially," Kilmartin said in a statement. "But that cannot be held out as an excuse for failing to comply with the law. Government has an obligation to be transparent and responsive. In this instance, as in the past, the City of Woonsocket failed at both."
The attorney general released portions of a letter City Solicitor Joseph Carroll sent to state prosecutor Maria Corvese in attempts to avert the litigation. In it, Carroll said, "In plain terms, the City is short-staffed...The Water Treatment Plant Advisory Committee has been defunct for nearly two years, was made up of citizens who were not City employees and existed mainly before the current Public Works Director was employed by the City. Under these circumstances, locating some of the documents, even the person who might have them, was a challenge."
"There was no animus toward Mr. Kelly causing a deliberate delay," Carroll said.
While the solicitor concluded that the failure to comply "was the result of neglect," he went on to say that neglect "does not rise to the level of reckless conduct, and certainly there has been no demonstration of any type of evidence which would lead to a finding of willful or knowing violation."
But Corvese made it plain that the city's track record weighed into the decision to proceed with litigation.
"On Dec. 28, 2009, this Department filed a lawsuit against the City for almost the exact same reason," she wrote in a letter to Carroll. The city paid a $1,000 fine to settle that case.
Based on the history, Corvese said the city should have been familiar with the law and how prosecutors would react to a reiteration of an excuse that had fallen flat in the past.
"At the very least, it shows that the City was put on notice that being short-staffed is not enough to overcome the knowing and willful standard," she said. "We refuse to allow public bodies to justify their non-compliance with the APRA by simply asserting that they are short-staffed without any other reasonable, good-faith explanation and evidence."
The APRA gives government agencies 10 days to satisfy a request for public records, with a maximum 20-day extension. Kelly first asked for the documents on Dec. 21, 2012. He filed a formal complaint with the attorney general on March 15, and finally received a partial response on April 2. To date, prosecutors say he has never received a complete response to what has been dubbed "Request No. 8," which asked for "any and all documents, correspondence, communications, including e-mails, including but not limited to a purchase agreement, that relate to the acquisition of land for the new water treatment plant."
Each of the APRA violations is punishable by a civil fine of up to $2,000.
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So I'm finally fed up with messing around with dumb ways to do things, so I wrote a stupid little application today to give me a simple on-screen ruler to measure alignments in other programs. (e.g. Visual Studio, Photoshop, appTranslator [the real motivation], etc.)
It's a .NET v1.1 app, so you'd need that installed. (Decided not to go with v2.0 but I'll do that later.)
Anyways, I'm looking for feedback. Please be brutal. But keep in mind what it is supposed to be used for...
I know it sucks a bit right now, but it does what I need it to do for now. i.e. Let me visually align things on-screen.
It's kind of like guidelines in Photoshop, but for any program.
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Complete an application for the Super Hunt drawing. Applications are available at license vendors, Fish and Game offices, by phone at 1-(800) 554-8685 or 1-(800) 824-3729, mail or online.
Voluntary donations are also accepted from hunters and anglers at all point of sale locations.
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Directions: This is a large Access Yes! property in two parcels. Parcel 1 South Entry; From Lewiston travel east on Hwy 12 to the Jct. of Hwy 3. Look for the Access Yes! sign on the left (north) side of the road immediately after the Jct. Continue east on Hwy 3 for 1.5 miles to an additional entry site. Parcel 1Northeast Entry; From Genesee travel south on Central Grade Rd. for approximately 2.5 miles and turn east on Porter Rd travel for 1.5 miles and turn north on Coyote Grade Rd. travel .5 mile and turn east on Zenner / Dump Rd. travel approximately 1.5 miles to property boundary. Parcel 2; From Genesee travel east on Genesee – Juliaetta Rd. for approximately 5 miles to property boundary. These Access Yes! properties require landowner permission. Further directions and instructions can be obtained from the Access Manager.
Description: Dry cropland, rangeland, forestland, and CRP
Private Land: 11998 acres
Public Land: 850 acres of BLM and Dept. of lands
Available: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013
Access: Only 350 Access Permission Slips willl be issued
Landowner notification required
Vehicle use only on existing roads
No vehicle use: foot or equestrian access only
No overnight camping
No open fires
Sorry, but all permissions have been issued for this property. No coyote hunting allowed. Access Cards will not be issued After November 15th or once the maximum of 350 hunters has been reached whichever comes first. MOTORIZED TRAVEL LIMITED TO GRAVEL ROADS ONLY AND NO ATV'S OFF GRAVEL ROADS! This property is open for spring turkey season.
* Follow links to view hunting opportunities on this property.No fishing opportunities available.