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USER implements windowing and messaging subsystems. It also contains code for common controls and for other miscellaneous stuff (rectangles, clipboard, WNet, etc). Wine USER code is located in windows/, controls/, and misc/ directories.
Windows are arranged into parent/child hierarchy with one
common ancestor for all windows (desktop window). Each
window structure contains a pointer to the immediate
ancestor (parent window if
style bit is set), a pointer to the sibling (returned by
GetWindow(..., GW_NEXT)), a pointer
to the owner window (set only for popup window if it was
created with valid
parameter), and a pointer to the first child window
GetWindow(.., GW_CHILD)). All popup
and non-child windows are therefore placed in the first
level of this hierarchy and their ancestor link
wnd->parent) points to the desktop
Desktop window - root window | \ `-. | \ `-. popup -> wnd1 -> wnd2 - top level windows | \ `-. `-. | \ `-. `-. child1 child2 -> child3 child4 - child windows
Horizontal arrows denote sibling relationship, vertical lines - ancestor/child. To summarize, all windows with the same immediate ancestor are sibling windows, all windows which do not have desktop as their immediate ancestor are child windows. Popup windows behave as topmost top-level windows unless they are owned. In this case the only requirement is that they must precede their owners in the top-level sibling list (they are not topmost). Child windows are confined to the client area of their parent windows (client area is where window gets to do its own drawing, non-client area consists of caption, menu, borders, intrinsic scrollbars, and minimize/maximize/close/help buttons).
Another fairly important concept is z-order. It is derived from the ancestor/child hierarchy and is used to determine "above/below" relationship. For instance, in the example above, z-order is
Current active window ("foreground window" in Win32) is moved to the front of z-order unless its top-level ancestor owns popup windows.
All these issues are dealt with (or supposed to be) in
windows/winpos.c with
SetWindowPos() being the primary
interface to the window manager.
Wine specifics: in default and managed mode each top-level
window gets its own X counterpart with desktop window
being basically a fake stub. In desktop mode, however,
only desktop window has an X window associated with it.
SetWindowPos() should
eventually be implemented via
Begin/End/DeferWindowPos() calls and
not the other way around.
________________________ |_________ | A and B are child windows of C | A |______ | | | | | |---------' | | | | B | | | | | | | `------------' | | C | `------------------------'
Visible region determines which part of the window is
not obscured by other windows. If a window has the
WS_CLIPCHILDREN style then all
areas below its children are considered invisible.
Similarly, if the
bit is in effect then all areas obscured by its siblings
are invisible. Child windows are always clipped by the
boundaries of their parent windows.
B has a
WS_CLIPSIBLINGS style:
. ______ : | | | ,-----' | | | B | - visible region of B | | | : `------------'
When the program requests a display context (DC) for a window it can specify an optional clipping region that further restricts the area where the graphics output can appear. This area is calculated as an intersection of the visible region and a clipping region.
Program asked for a DC with a clipping region:
______ ,--|--. | . ,--. ,--+--' | | : _: | | | B | | => | | | - DC region where the painting will | | | | | | | be visible `--|-----|---' : `----' `-----'
When the window manager detects that some part of the window
became visible it adds this area to the update region of this
window and then generates
WM_ERASEBKGND and
WM_PAINT messages. In addition,
WM_NCPAINT message is sent when the
uncovered area intersects a nonclient part of the window.
Application must reply to the
message by calling the
pair of functions.
BeginPaint() returns a DC
that uses accumulated update region as a clipping region. This
operation cleans up invalidated area and the window will not
receive another
WM_PAINT until the window
manager creates a new update region.
A was moved to the left:
________________________ ... / C update region |______ | : .___ / | A |_________ | => | ...|___|.. | | | | | : | | |------' | | | : '---' | | B | | | : \ | | | | : \ | `------------' | B update region | C | `------------------------'
Windows maintains a display context cache consisting of entries that include the DC itself, the window to which it belongs, and an optional clipping region (visible region is stored in the DC itself). When an API call changes the state of the window tree, window manager has to go through the DC cache to recalculate visible regions for entries whose windows were involved in the operation. DC entries (DCE) can be either private to the window, or private to the window class, or shared between all windows (Windows 3.1 limits the number of shared DCEs to 5).
Each Windows task/thread has its own message queue - this is where it gets messages from. Messages can be:
generated on the fly (
created by the system (hardware messages)
posted by other tasks/threads (
sent by other tasks/threads (
Message priority:
First the system looks for sent messages, then for posted messages, then for hardware messages, then it checks if the queue has the "dirty window" bit set, and, finally, it checks for expired timers. See windows/message.c.
From all these different types of messages, only posted
messages go directly into the private message queue.
System messages (even in Win95) are first collected in the
system message queue and then they either sit there until
Get/PeekMessage gets to process them
or, as in Win95, if system queue is getting clobbered, a
special thread ("raw input thread") assigns them to the
private queues. Sent messages are queued separately and
the sender sleeps until it gets a reply. Special messages
are generated on the fly depending on the window/queue
state. If the window update region is not empty, the
system sets the
QS_PAINT bit in the
owning queue and eventually this window receives a
WM_PAINT message
WM_NCPAINT too if the update region
intersects with the non-client area). A timer event is
raised when one of the queue timers expire. Depending on
the timer parameters
either calls the callback function or the window
procedure. If there are no messages pending the
task/thread sleeps until messages appear.
There are several tricky moments (open for discussion):
System message order has to be honored and messages
should be processed within correct task/thread
context. Therefore when
Get/PeekMessage encounters
unassigned system message and this message appears not
to be for the current task/thread it should either
skip it (or get rid of it by moving it into the
private message queue of the target task/thread -
Win95, AFAIK) and look further or roll back and then
yield until this message gets processed when system
switches to the correct context (Win16). In the first
case we lose correct message ordering, in the second
case we have the infamous synchronous system message
queue. Here is a post to one of the OS/2 newsgroup I
found to be relevant:
" Here's the problem in a nutshell, and there is no good solution. Every possible solution creates a different problem.
With a windowing system, events can go to many different windows. Most are sent by applications or by the OS when things relating to that window happen (like repainting, timers, etc.)
Mouse input events go to the window you click on (unless some window captures the mouse).
So far, no problem. Whenever an event happens, you put a message on the target window's message queue. Every process has a message queue. If the process queue fills up, the messages back up onto the system queue.
This is the first cause of apps hanging the GUI. If an app doesn't handle messages and they back up into the system queue, other apps can't get any more messages. The reason is that the next message in line can't go anywhere, and the system won't skip over it.
This can be fixed by making apps have bigger private message queues. The SIQ fix does this. PMQSIZE does this for systems without the SIQ fix. Applications can also request large queues on their own.
Another source of the problem, however, happens when you include keyboard events. When you press a key, there's no easy way to know what window the keystroke message should be delivered to.
Most windowing systems use a concept known as "focus". The window with focus gets all incoming keyboard messages. Focus can be changed from window to window by apps or by users clicking on windows.
This is the second source of the problem. Suppose window A has focus. You click on window B and start typing before the window gets focus. Where should the keystrokes go? On the one hand, they should go to A until the focus actually changes to B. On the other hand, you probably want the keystrokes to go to B, since you clicked there first.
OS/2's solution is that when a focus-changing event happens (like clicking on a window), OS/2 holds all messages in the system queue until the focus change actually happens. This way, subsequent keystrokes go to the window you clicked on, even if it takes a while for that window to get focus.
The downside is that if the window takes a real long time to get focus (maybe it's not handling events, or maybe the window losing focus isn't handling events), everything backs up in the system queue and the system appears hung.
There are a few solutions to this problem.
One is to make focus policy asynchronous. That is, focus changing has absolutely nothing to do with the keyboard. If you click on a window and start typing before the focus actually changes, the keystrokes go to the first window until focus changes, then they go to the second. This is what X-windows does.
Another is what NT does. When focus changes, keyboard events are held in the system message queue, but other events are allowed through. This is "asynchronous" because the messages in the system queue are delivered to the application queues in a different order from that with which they were posted. If a bad app won't handle the "lose focus" message, it's of no consequence - the app receiving focus will get its "gain focus" message, and the keystrokes will go to it.
The NT solution also takes care of the application queue filling up problem. Since the system delivers messages asynchronously, messages waiting in the system queue will just sit there and the rest of the messages will be delivered to their apps.
The OS/2 SIQ solution is this: When a focus-changing event happens, in addition to blocking further messages from the application queues, a timer is started. When the timer goes off, if the focus change has not yet happened, the bad app has its focus taken away and all messages targeted at that window are skipped. When the bad app finally handles the focus change message, OS/2 will detect this and stop skipping its messages.
As for the pros and cons:
The X-windows solution is probably the easiest. The problem is that users generally don't like having to wait for the focus to change before they start typing. On many occasions, you can type and the characters end up in the wrong window because something (usually heavy system load) is preventing the focus change from happening in a timely manner.
The NT solution seems pretty nice, but making the system message queue asynchronous can cause similar problems to the X-windows problem. Since messages can be delivered out of order, programs must not assume that two messages posted in a particular order will be delivered in that same order. This can break legacy apps, but since Win32 always had an asynchronous queue, it is fair to simply tell app designers "don't do that". It's harder to tell app designers something like that on OS/2 - they'll complain "you changed the rules and our apps are breaking."
The OS/2 solution's problem is that nothing happens until you try to change window focus, and then wait for the timeout. Until then, the bad app is not detected and nothing is done."
|--by David Charlap
SendMessage. The system has to
inform the target queue about the forthcoming message,
then it has to carry out the context switch and wait
until the result is available. Win16 stores necessary
parameters in the queue structure and then calls
DirectedYield() function.
However, in Win32 there could be several messages
pending sent by preemptively executing threads, and in
this case
SendMessage has to
build some sort of message queue for sent messages.
Another issue is what to do with messages sent to the
sender when it is blocked inside its own
There are three differently sized accelerator structures exposed to the user:
Accelerators in NE resources. This is also the internal layout of the global handle HACCEL (16 and 32) in Windows 95 and Wine. Exposed to the user as Win16 global handles HACCEL16 and HACCEL32 by the Win16/Win32 API. These are 5 bytes long, with no padding:
BYTE fVirt; WORD key; WORD cmd;
Accelerators in PE resources. They are exposed to the user only by direct accessing PE resources. These have a size of 8 bytes:
BYTE fVirt; BYTE pad0; WORD key; WORD cmd; WORD pad1;
Accelerators in the Win32 API. These are exposed to the
user by the
CreateAcceleratorTable functions
in the Win32 API.
These have a size of 6 bytes:
BYTE fVirt; BYTE pad0; WORD key; WORD cmd;
Why two types of accelerators in the Win32 API? We can only
guess, but my best bet is that the Win32 resource compiler
can/does not handle struct packing. Win32 ACCEL
is defined using
#pragma(2) for the
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Academic Notes: Majoring in mechanical engineering...Named to the CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District Eight First Team in 2010...Two time Big Sky All-Academic…Two time Golden Eagle Scholar-Athlete Award recipient.
2010 (Sophomore): Played in 23 matches with 11 starts...Appeared in 65 sets...Had one double-double (11 kills, 11 digs) against Texas A&M Corpus Christi...Season high 18 kills against Montana on Oct. 7...Recorded 16 kills at home against Eastern Washington on Nov. 13...Season-best .261 hitting percentage at Northern Colorado...Top dig total was 11 against Texas A&M Corpus Christi...Averaged 1.98 kills per set...Posted a .132 hitting percentage...Averaged 1.18 digs per set.
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High School: Four-year letterwinner, three-year starter and one-year team captain for coach Bil Caillier at Kentwood HS…Named co-MVP of the league as a senior, as well as a Seattle Times All-Star…As a junior was selected first team all-league and Most Inspirational … Second team all-league as a sophomore…Team was three-time league champion and two-time district champion, and advanced to the state tournament all four years with a ranking as high as third…Kent Juniors Volleyball Club team was highly successful, placing as high as fifth nationally in the open division…Team participated in the U.S. Junior Olympics 17 open division in her junior year…As a sophomore was selected to the USA Volleyball Youth National Team Holiday Camp at Cal Poly Tech and was named to the USA Junior Olympics Girls' Volleyball Championships All-Tournament Team.
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Re: Are comments safe inside notebook cells in Mathematica 6?
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:19:10 -0400 (EDT), Andrew Moylan wrote:
> Prior to version 6, it has been considered unsafe to place comments (*
> like this *) inside e.g. Input cells, because it could lead to
> Mathematica corrupting the underlying notebook. Can anyone comment on
> whether this is still the case in version 6?
Many of these problems have been fixed. I don't want to make any absolute
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National Book Critics Circle, Fiction, 2003
In Atonement, three children lose their innocence, as the sweltering summer heat bears down on the hottest day in 1935, and their lives are changed forever. Cecilia Tallis is of England's priviledged class; Robbie Turner is the housekeeper's son. In their moment of intimate surrender, they are interrupted by Cecilia's hyperimaginative and scheming 13-year-old sister, Briony. And as chaos consumes the family, Briony commits a crime, the guilt of which she shall carry throughout her life.
©2003 Doubleday, Division of Random House, Inc.
"A tour de force. Every bit as affecting as it is gripping." (The New York Times)
"Enthralling...With psychological insight and a command of sensual and historical detail, Mr. McEwan creates an absorbing fictional world." (The Wall Street Journal)
"A beautiful and majestic fictional panorama." (The New Yorker)
"An amazing book about complex human perception"
"Atonement" is a deeply satifying, extraordinarily well written book that seems simple because it is so well crafted, but deals with such complex issues. Core to the book is that each of us comes to our own 'truth' while never really seeing the whole. One of the characters says "It's like being close up to something so large you don't even see it. Even now, I'm not sure I can. But I know it's there." Throughout the book the reader watches this happen again and again, something so large the individuals don't see the whole of it, although they know it is there. For Briony, this lack of understanding leads to tragic consequences, but the book goes on to show how each of us lacks a comprehensive understanding.
I thought it a wonderful, brilliantly written book that will stay with me for many years. Rarely have I had such a satifying "read." From start to finish McEwan didn't let me down. I think those who don't like it are listeners who prefer more action in their books, and this isn't that. It isn't a light read, nor is it fast-paced. I find myself almost wishing I belonged to a book club so I could talk about it, since I know that for all I got out of it, I missed so much. If this type of book isn't to one's taste, or the subject matter and ideas the author explores aren't interesting to you, then certainly don't get it. But that it is well written is not in doubt. I also found the topic utterly fascinating and felt the author was able to express ideas that I have played with in my own head but never would be able to write up as well.
"Well written; well read."
Atonement is a beautifully written but ultimately very sad piece of serious literature. Days after finishing it, I find myself thinking about the lead character and the questions that she raises. The reading was also well done. Some listeners may find that the story moves too slowly for their tastes. For example, the first half (seven hours) of the book covers just one day in 1935 and is full of nice description but little action.
"Attonement ... reasons to read"
The two previous pans of this piece of literature spurred me to add my review. Yes, there was such a complex set of possiblities of meaning that I did listen to the beginning and other parts more than once. For me, that's what you do with a really great book. Light fluffy books have their place, as do deep and complex books. Attonement tends toward the latter; towards literature as opposed to entertainment, though not in a highbrow and full of its own importance way. Its certainly really funny in parts. So that is what I would like to add to the discussion....read Attonement if you love books that lift you beyond your narrow existence.
"Ian McEwan's best yet"
If it seems slow at first, stay with it. What you get is a simple plot that starts bright then gets dark and deep, a haunting love story (including a virtuoso erotic scene), a war story which is compelling and convincing, a precise portrait of the genteel psychological drama of the 1930s English upper-middle classes, and an extraordinary structural twist that will make you rethink the whole thing. Beautifully read with just the right accent and rhythm. Makes an interesting compare and contrast with Margaret Atwood's The Blind Assassin (also a top tip).
"Stellar selection"
I am a big consumer of recorded books, and I have rarely been moved to write a review. This book was so intriguing, so beautifully written, I couldn't resist singing its praises. It also has one of the most satisfying endings I've ever encountered. A lovely reading of a brilliant book.
"Worth the trouble in the end..."
I am a frequent audiobook reader and rarely do I find I just can't take the tedium any more and put it down. This book was assigned to my high school senior's literature class and I like to read the same books so we can intelligently discuss them. I put this book away twice in the first ten chapters before I finally mustered the drive to press on.
Chapter 10 is about when things start to happen. In the first part of this book you literally listen for hours and NOTHING happens. We get a description of a 10 year old's daydream, a description of the wallpaper, what the landscape vista looks like, etc. Patience pays off however, and by the time part II starts you start to really care about the characters.
This is basically a 3 part book with an epilogue. The second part gives a vivid description of the early British army in WWII, and part 3 the life of a young nurse in London just before the Dunkirk evacuation. I found the descriptions in these parts to be fascinating. It was almost as if the reader was there.
The epilogue brings it home with the big picture of the whole story. Different reviewers take away different ideas but my thought was how much our lives and the guilt we carry forward our whole lives can rest on the poor decisions made in childhood and our youth. It's a great theme for young people to consider. We never know how even the smallest decision in youth can have a profound effect on our whole lives.
The reader had just the right cadence and accent. Overall, I would recommend this one only for those who don't mind a slowly developing plot and big ideas to consider in the end.
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This is my first Ian McEwan book and I now see why his work is so highly respected. Atonement is not an action-packed thriller but a well-conceived and drawn story about the events of one day and their lifelong consequences. Probably the first third or more of this book details the events of that fateful day, where the author skillfully replays the same scenes over and over as experienced by different characters in the story. Perhaps this is why some find the book "boring." For my taste, it is anything but boring and this author's skill had me very wrapped up in this seemingly simple but complex plot.
The manner in which this book ended is pure genious - wrapping up all of the details into a very surprising and thought-provoking finale.
I now have one or two McEwan titles on my wish-list and will definitely purchase one in the future when I am ready for another "dark" novel.
Avid reader of classics and fiction, history and well-written genre novels. Music lover and huge audiobook fan.
"This is one of my favorite modern novels"
This is one of my favorite books, I have already read it twice and it's not very old. It's very well written and constructed and it works so well on so many different levels. The narration is wonderful and it is just as good as an audiobook as it is a written text. What I like about Ian McEwan's fiction is the way it is so full of prisms that allow you to see things from so many different perspectives without losing the coherence of narrative and setting. Very highly recommend.
"My best audiobook yet"
When I try to convince friends to get into the audiobook habit, i recommend starting with this one! This is the best of the best. Flawless. Great book and exquisite narration.
By the way, there is another recording of the same book. I recommend this one. Ever since I listened to Jill Tanner reading here, I try to get any other book she is reading. She is my best narrator yet.
In short: a warm recommendation! If you have to listen to just one audiobook ever, this should be the one.
Karim Marquette
"Different from the Movie"
Atonement is one of my favorite films. The book is also wonderful, but the visuals of the film are stupendous. The book is quite different than the film in some areas, but not significantly. The description of what happened at Dunkirk is especially moving. How easy it is to forget the sacrifice made by so many young men. This book reminds one of the incredible devastation of war.
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But she has started digging up my vegetable garden in the back and when I come out she runs and sometimes has me chasing her. (She thinks its a game, because she will goto one side of te planter box, and knowing I cant get her she will take a chomp at one of the plants and run off. The first time I caught her I hit her in the butt and pinned her down. (Which was very dumb and I acted out of anger) but now I know I cannot do that.
But anyway, what ive been doing now if I catch her doing destruction I either put her in a down stay on her bed or crate her. But if its minor j run for treats or a tug to get her mind off what shes doing. But how does she learn to not do that? Will it come over time?
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our 6 month old is still on long line in the house and outside. I wouldn't give that much freedom yet to a pup so young to ever allow him in the garden in the first place. He is curious and young and still learning boundaries. I know it's a pain in the butt to always have to be there, but when he goes outside, he needs a lead on him and you should be there. That way, if he heads to the garden, you can say "Ah ah or leave it" and lead him away from the garden by the lead. If you do this now, overtime you can sit on the patio enoying your cup of coffee while he explores the back yard and if he heads to the garden, you can "Ah ah or leave it" from your chair and he will remember what you taught him while he was young and on the lead. Think about it this way: If he has never been taught to leave the garden alone, then is it really fair to punish him for exploring and digging in it? It sounds more time consuming to do it this way, but really if you put in the effort now, it will payoff big ways for the full life of the dog.
I did a parenting class a LONG tiime ago at my church and the one thing that always stuck with me is this: The word discipline is derived from the word disciple which means "to teach" (not to punish)...so put teaching in the front of your mind and correct only after you are 100% sure that the behavior has been fully taught.
The other thing is, if you are laying on the ground "taking bites", you are allowing your dog to treat you like a littermate. At 5 months, you can start working on controlled playing. Make the dog sit for a toy or before taking the tug toy (we use the command "take it"). The dog is not allowed to take the toy no matter what until you say the command. Also start practicing "out" or "drop it" using a treat. And give lots of praise when they are behaving appropriately. If they get too rough, game over.
Good luck! I think it was less work raising my human children! The good thing aboutt dogs though is that you can crate them when you can't supervise!
Why is disciplining a pup for something it was told not to do such a bad thing ??? As long as it is evenhanded and commensurate with the transgression at it's current understanding of the "law". Yes, it is a game ( the digging up of the garden ) and your pup has skillfully learned how to get you to engage....smart little dogs..aren't they. I'd go for a distraction immediately and better yet, a moment or two before you suspect the behavior will begin initiate the distraction. However, teaching a "leave it " command will benefit you greatly in this department.
The peeing in the house is a different story....I agree with your strategy...when they get it right..praise them like crazy....if you catch them in the act in the house, I'd be stern and drag (direct) them outside instantly. As always, any scent left in the house where they last peed needs to be completely eliminated otherwise it's just so inviting to that full bladder when they come across that spot again.
about the peeing inside house , I am still not sure how I did it , but when she finishes eating or every 30-60 minutes I take her out , when she pees I take her back inside, and after 2 weeks she started going outside her her self she pees and plays then comes back inside.
about the digging part , take her poo and put it in the holes she dig in and put some spicy pepper on it, worked with my old puppy
The reason its bad is alot of dogs will shut down with harsh corrections. If all you want is a lapdog then thats ok. If you want a confident dog then you dont shut them down, you build drives/
Vet check or bring the urine in for a check on a UTI before you do anything else.
I suppose that might be true with "harsh corrections" but of course I never remotely suggested that...what I did state was " evenhanded and commensurate with the transgression at it's current understanding of the "law"."......hopefully you did not construe that as "harsh".
I have my hierarchy, when it comes to 'bad' behavior. I don't get on our almost 7 month old for most digging or eating the asparagus, though I do try to redirect. I do come down hard when it comes to the big stuff, like way to 'mouthy' with a family member.
We just got back from a 2+ mile off leash walk. She's always better behaved after a good walk. I've seen dogs with a wide range of temperament, one method isn't best for all, dogs or owners.
When a house-trained bitch starts peeing in the house, it is time to go to the vet and look for a urinary tract infection.
When a house-trained bitch starts peeing in the house, it is time to go to the vet and look for a urinary tract infection. If she has a UTI, then punishing her for this is not fair.
As for your yard, well, of course it is a game. You have a 5 month old puppy who is finding ways to engage you in play. If you do not want that to be the outcome, then you need to stop what you are doing and prevent access to the plants that you do not want mauled. And play with your puppy.
Teach her to be gentle. Once you teach her what gentle means, using lots of treats and doing it right, by taking some time with it, saying the word and treating when she tries to take the treat gently, you can tell her, remind her to be gentle with your fingers. But you have to TEACH her what GENTLE means first.
If you tell your puppy to come to you when you cannot enforce it immediately, you are teaching your puppy that she can ignore that command. And that is a life skill. That is one you want to be 100% with and then 100% with distractions on lead before you ever try it off lead.
Your pup says the vegetable garden belongs to her to destroy! You say, no, the garden is mine. This tuggy thing is yours to destroy! Look, Tug is much more fun. I can run with Tug! I can make Tug squeak! I can throw Tug for you! Look! Here is Tug!
Or - You can say "NO! GET OUT OF THE GARDEN!" and let your pup figure out that just pissed you off. You might even smack her and throw her to the ground. She'll go find something else to do on her own. But what do you think that did to train her?
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New York leads the 2011 study, which analyzes and ranks how 26 global centers of finance, business and culture perform across 10 key indicators. But it is followed closely in the top five by Toronto, San Francisco, Stockholm and Sydney -- cities more notable for quality of life and balance than global business dominance.
While these cities cannot match the size or economic clout of longstanding commercial hubs like London, New York, Paris or Tokyo, their performance highlights a changing global dynamic. Modern cities are less dependent on geography and historic connections and more reliant on holistic approaches to attracting and keeping creative minds and cutting-edge businesses that will build the future with fresh eyes.
The traditional alpha cities -- London, number six this year and first in economic clout, Paris, number eight overall and first in transportation and infrastructure, and Tokyo, number 14 overall -- retain their power and allure. But they do not congregate at the top as might reflexively be assumed based on recent history. New York, despite finishing first, hardly dominates. It leads because of balanced performance across the indicators, likely a key to the city's continued economic resilience, and outstanding performance in measures of intellectual capital, lifestyle assets and technology readiness.
Their performance is impressive: Toronto does broadly well, making the top five in seven out of 10 indicators; San Francisco also shows strong balance in its first year in the study, finishing in the top four in six out of 10 indicators; Stockholm falls in the top three in half the indicators, including three number ones; Sydney climbs two places this year, finishing top three in two indicators.
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This shift is reflected in the composition of the report's top five cities since its first release in 2007. In that year, New York and Tokyo ranked first and second; London and Paris tied for third, with Toronto rounding out the top cities. In 2008, London moved up to second place, replacing Tokyo, which dropped from the top five. Last year, Singapore took the third spot from Chicago, behind New York and London, with Chicago and Paris tied for fourth.


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Gas tank and sending unit question
Thanks. I'm assuming that you mean the A/C pump, correct? Also, I was not clear, I do have two lines coming from the front of the vehicle, one (the gas line) along the left side and a second that goes down the right side. Sorry for the confusion.
If the pump you run has one line then plug the return on the tank as well as the third(vent)just be sure to run a vented cap.
If your pump has 2 lines I would change it to the single line,
I am not sure when evap systems were implemented in cars, somewhere in the 70s ,The sender with the 3 lines is for a vehicle with a return style fuel pump and an evaporative system.The single is for a straight shot to the pump, no return and no evap.It needs a vented cap, or your system will starve for fuel as vacuum builds in the tank.
I have seen the return style pumps have issues with pressure to the carb in the past, that is why I said to run the single line setup.Less chance of failure
I think the return setup was to help keep cooler fuel to the engine by recirculating it back to the tank, supposedly helping to keep vapor lock to a minimum.Like I said ,IIRC it only causes low pressure issues and delivery volume to the carb as well.
Also it sounds like your car only has one line from the tank to the front, r did I read that wrong?
Gas tank and sending unit question
I took the old tank off my 78 Camaro and the sending unit has one line. The car originally had a 305 and did have A/C. A 350 was put in and the A/C was at some point connected.
The new tank has a vapor line that is cut at the back. The recommended sending unit for a 78 (350) with A/C is a two line unit. That gives me three lines coming off the tank and only two lines from the engine.
So, do I cap the line at the back since the sending unit has a return?
Do I use a single line sending unit and bring a tube from the cut off to the front for the second line from the front of the car?
Do I need to use both the sending unit lines then need a third (and where would it go) line?
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Death Valley. The name is foreboding and gloomy. Yet here in this valley, much of it below sea level, or in its surrounding mountains you can find spectacular wildflower displays, snow-covered peaks, beautiful sand dunes, abandoned mines and industrial structures, and the hottest spot in North America.
G.K. Gilbert, a geologist who worked in the area in the 1870s, noted that the rock formations were "beautifully delineated on the slopes of the distant mountains, revealing at a glance relations that in a fertile country would appear only as the results of extended and laborious investigation." The rock layers that Gilbert noticed comprise a nearly complete record of the earth's past, but that record has been jumpled out of sequence. The reason is that the rock layers that form the mountains are very ancient, but only in recent geologic time have they risen.
The General park map handed out at the visitor center is available on the park's map webpage.For information about topographic maps, geologic maps, and geologic data sets, please see the geologic maps page.
A general photo album for this park can be found here. For information on other photo collections featuring National Park geology, please see the Image Sources page.
Collier, Michael., 1990
Death Valley Natural History Association
Library of Congress Number: 90-081612, paperback, 60 pages, full color illustrations.
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Parks and Plates: The Geology of Our National Parks, Monuments & Seashores.
Lillie, Robert J., 2005.
W.W. Norton and Company.
9" x 10.75", paperback, 550 pages, full color throughout
The spectacular geology in our national parks provides the answers to many questions about the Earth. The answers can be appreciated through plate tectonics, an exciting way to understand the ongoing natural processes that sculpt our landscape. Parks and Plates is a visual and scientific voyage of discovery!
Ordering from your National Park Cooperative Associations' bookstores helps to support programs in the parks. Please visit the bookstore locator for park books and much more.
Information about the park's research program is available on the park's research webpage.
For information about permits that are required for conducting geologic research activities in National Parks, see the Permits Information page.
The NPS maintains a searchable data base of research needs that have been identified by parks.
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|Weimer - If you've got an automatic in your hotrod that "kinda eases into the next gear" I'd be for taking it to the tranny shop - something is dreadfully wrong..
|First off who's the one that got defensive and called someone an "arshole"?? Not me. If you actually read through all the posts I agreed with you in my first post about being stuck in trafic. I then disagreed with your next statement as have others that have posted since you made it. Maybe I shouldn't have said you can't drive but at least I didn't call you an obscenity. You opened up that door.
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Benji - sounds like you got lucky and ran up against somebody that couldn't power shift a four speed.
There is so muck trick automatic stuff out there these days, it's no wonder there are so many of them winding up in street and race machines. Depending on the car and driver, even though automatics burn more horsepower, they seem to be a better deal down the stretch for some... They still can't compete however, with a good old close-ratio four speed and somebody who knows how to shift one. Once a good gear jammer finds the power band, it's a lot easier to keep a four speed car right in the 'sweet spot.' (Sox and Martin come to my mind)
Of the line, I don't know of any car/driver that has ever been able transfer all available torque and HP to the ground. Radical stall converters and bullet proof slush boxes will get the hole shot on a four speed car, any day of the week now. The two speed Powerglide race cars seem to win a lot only shifting once. These days transmission choice boils down to a simple matter of preference. If I owned a tri-five Chevy or 66-69 Chevelle, GTO, 442 or Roadrunner or something like that, it would be a four speed car. If I had a 20's 30's 40's or early 50's streetrod or custom, it would be a highly modifyed automatic with an apropriate converter.
|Very well said Jackyl.
Actually moron, you are the one that gave a general statement that manuals tach out too much. I stated that you shift them whenever you want 3,000 or 7,000rpm doesn't matter. Did I ever mention shifting my Vega at any rpm? No I don't think so. I don't care if you like auto's ot not, I just replied to what I considered to be a stupid statement made by you...
[quote]you are not going to wind out a stock automatic like you are in a manual

I can wind the snot out of an engine with an auto trans or a manual trans. It's the driver that controls that.
I am having a hard time with Benji's write-up, I have to agree that the guy did not know how to drive a stick shift. I owned 2 Camaro's one with a Muncie and the other with a 5 speed. Neither had any problems taking automatics, I would actually say in 1/4 mile if I was ever beat by an Automatic I would be shocked.
But back to the topic, the older car transmissions, mainly column shifters, are horrible for shifting. They are prone to have the linkage get stuck while shifting and sometimes not allow you to shift at all. If your going for a cruiser/Street Rod, you are not racing so why do you need to worry about shifting then? Stick with an Automatic, if plan on street racing/Sleeper then I would always go stick.
Just my two cents. That and two dollars may buy me a cup of coffee.
So everytime you get into your Vega (with a V8 correct?) you shift at around 3000rpm just like an automatic would? Or do you let it wind out to about 5000 - 5500 rpm to shift.
I am sure you just drive this car like you have a hot cup of coffee between your legs...And as a matter of fact, I took my driver's test in a 5spd car...only had to take it once, passed the first time.
[quote]In over twenty years of driving manual transmissions I have never had these problems. My Vega ran consistant 13 flat quarters with average reaction times between .575 and .640 working a clutch.

Well aren't you just Mr. ****ing Special....
I find it hard to believe that you've never missed a gear,or rolled back at a light in over 20 years of driving. Nobody said that it was hard to drive a manual car...I believe he asked for an opinion, and the last time I checked, opinions are just like you Morris, Arsholes...
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[quote]Well first of all, you are not going to wind out a stock automatic like you are in a manual

First of all that makes no sense. You only tach out as high as you allow the engine too. If you shift the car at 4,000rpm how is that taching out? After reading everything you have written on this topic (missing gears, grinding, rolling back) I think you just don't know how to drive a stick. In over twenty years of driving manual transmissions I have never had these problems. My Vega ran consistant 13 flat quarters with average reaction times between .575 and .640 working a clutch.
Well first of all, you are not going to wind out a stock automatic like you are in a manual and second the shifts are way smoother...kinda eases into the next gear.
Umm don't see how an automatic makes a car run cleaner when it drains a bit of power... Please explain
About the race with the guy... HE MUST HAVE REALLY SUCKED AT SHIFTING...
Drive with me or neil and you will see it takes no time to shift... hell I am almost able to shift without the clutch going just about full tilt...
|Cars in the late 70s to mid 80s mostly came with automatics because they actually run cleaner than the same car with a manual transmission. Those damn smog laws were making life difficult for everybody.
I still remember the first time I got into a street race back in the early '70's. I had a black '70 'Cuda 340 automatic with a Lunati cam, Isky lifters and racing springs, a 780 Holley double pumper with a Tarantula manifold, Hooker headers, and a 3:91 posi rear end. The other guy a Mercury Cyclone 351 with a 4 speed. We agreed to a rolling 10 MPH start to eliminate wheel spin. When the guy dropped his arm, both of us stomped the pedal to the metal. I yanked my Slapstick into first and lurched about 1/2 a car length. He side stepped the clutch and his car lurched about one full car length which put my front bumper beside his right 1/4 panel! But wait, EVERY time he shifted I gained about 10 feet. He shifted three times, I gained 30 feet. I beat him in the 1/4 mile by about 20 feet or so. That was the first time I ever realized that when you push the clutch in to shift YOU ARE COASTING!!!
I was teaching my G/f to drive a stick two years ago. It was here first time out on the road and the FIRST stop sign we come to is on a slight incline. I figure we will be ok as long as nobody is behind us. What happens next, a brand new SUV pulls about six inches off her rear bumper. Understandably she was a bit nervous. I really did not want to get out and ask the person behind us to back up. I wound up pulling the parking break, luckily it was between us. I waited until I felt the car pull against it and then released it. I only had to do this twice total, she picked it up fast. The first day she learned to drive a stick she drove a half an hour away to work by her self.
I had a M22 4-speed in my 350ci Vega.
It had a M22 that never missed a beat with a 3,200lb. pressure plate. As weimer stated, yes she was no charmer when stuck in trafic but man she was an absolute blast to drive. I used to take off and keep that car sideways all the way to fourth gear. I have always loved muscle cars with clutches and always will, that is not the same thing as a '96 Escort with a 5-speed manual trans. I'll take a little stop and go agravation anyday for the thrill of putting that gas pedal to the floor and letting go of that clutch.
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|For health issues, I would look further back than just the parents. Genetic health issues can obviously be passed through either or both parents with no sign of them being present in either. Also, stud dogs can come from foreign countries so it is not always possible to see both parents without significant cost but it is preferable if possible.
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I agree with Tina...I have always had working lines, right now a czech/slovak/ddr , she has always been wonderful with my sisters papillons, my new mini aussie (who weighs a whopping 12/15 lbs),,sleeps with my cats,,hangs out with my chickens, I have pics of her hanging with the deer in the backyard..
Depends on the dog, depends on the owner, training, etc..
Not a problem DDL - No tarnishing done, bringing up a case such as that is just showing I do my job as expected by those who employ me.
As for your quote: "Working line dogs, which it sounds like is what you want, can have trouble getting along with other animals."
To be honest, in my opinion any dog of any breed who is not properly trained or socialized can have an issue getting along with other animals, certainly not just work line GSD's. If work line GSD's were not normally good with other animals they would be pretty useless when working on the street around other animals. It's all in what you do with your pup.
My suggestion to Kyle or anyone else looking to purchase a pup from any breeder is to meet BOTH parents, if the breeder used a stud, the stud owner should have no issue letting you visit if they care where their dogs pups go. Be as informed about the parents as possible, see health clearances (bare minimum Hips & Elbows), touch and interact with the parents, none of this (he or she is a sport/work dog and can't be touched unless you are looking for a guard dog), even ask to have references from others who have pups from the breeder, if you prefer.
I didn't mean to tarnish the breeder-in-question's image. I saw that the name was mentioned, I read the forums a lot and recalled an event that happened in my town that I thought should be volunteered which may have been relevant or irrelevant for the potential dog owner. Really that is for the individual dog seeker to decide, not us, not the breeder-in-question. Some people are against kill orders on dogs, period, and I guess you could defend that either way. Definitely not a vendetta; I have never met the breeder-in-question. Let's get back to helping the OP now.
Do you have any other pets? If so make sure they will tolerate the inclusion of another animal into your home. Working line dogs, which it sounds like is what you want, can have trouble getting along with other animals.
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I am really looking for a family companion first, one that has drive but not to much.. if that makes sense. So Totana breeds American shepherds which isn't what I was looking for, so I'm scratching them off the list. Would Watcher Engel breeding be a better fit?
I would fully understand what I wanted and what I was looking to get before making the "leap" into owning a particular shepherd or any shepherd for that matter. I know little about "Working Line" shepherds at this time but would love to get one when my family life allows for it. This is not to imply that a working line shepherd can't be a family dog but I feel that when I am ready to move in that direction, I would want to spend the training time necessary that they are worthy of.
Thank you for the kind words Jakota. I hate to see cyber bullying take place on an innocent forum. Good to be cautious when looking for a new pup, so since someone (I know who is behind that name they are using which if you notice just "joined" today 7/5 and only posted on the thread regarding me so most definitely a personal vendetta) tried to bring my work into the equation, I wanted to touch base here. *** Removed by ADMIN *** I do not take deposits from anyone until I meet them. Having a litter is as much liking and trusting the buyer as much as the buyer liking and trusting the seller. I breed imported work line dogs so I always want to be sure the buyer knows what they are buying regarding energy levels, etc. This is my first litter in nearly 5 years. **** Removed by ADMIN ***** If anyone **** Removed by ADMIN **** has any concerns regarding my line of work or a specific case I would be happy to speak to you about it. Just e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com and I would be happy to share my phone number so we can speak. Unfortunately there are irresponsible pet owners out there and sometimes, just like any other Law Enforcement Officer, a case goes public with only a part of the story. Thanks All.
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I am good friends of Tina's, have known her for years, her breeding program is stellar in my opinion, and as for getting in "hot water", well it's HER JOB to protect others animals from dogs I wouldn't say she got in 'hot water' for doing her job, the dog was a chicken killer as huskies are notorious for, the owner clearly didn't give a hoot....sheesh..and this was what? 3 years ago? Has nothing to do with her breeding program.
She is very careful with whom she places her puppies/dogs with , so who knows she may not have anything that would fit with the OP's lifestyle.
I would say Tina has probably saved more animals and placed them in good homes than alot of people I know.
Definitely go meet her, and anyone else your interested in, meet the parents, judge for yourself..
I read the article. The owner clearly did not care that his dog was getting out and killing chickens. He put his dogs feelings (would go berserk if it was enclosed) over the dogs life and over the life and safety of his neighbors chickens.
I would have no issue buying a GSD from this breeder based on this article if she met my other requirements for a GSD. I don't think anyone's rep would be tainted by dealing with this breeder. If you like your dogs, keep them out of trouble. If they get into trouble, suffer the consequences. People need to do right by their pets. This dog could have been hit by a car and suffered terribly on one of its outings. This is a classic irresponsible owner.
Surprised you want to put deposits down before seeing how the pups turn out.. theres no guarantee with any litter.. Strongly suggest you at least meet with the breeders in person, maybe take a look at mom and dad, before putting down money..
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Thanks for the heads up. This will be my first puppy, but I know several people with younger dogs which will be great to socialize with.
At this point I think I'm going to pursue watcher engel and Tina's litter. I was thinking of putting deposits down on both and seeing what happens when they are born, and which litter offers better pups.
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Artist's BiographyDr. Scott Sandberg currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he teaches woodwinds, chamber music, music theory, and aural skills. He is an active performer, adjudicator, and clinician; recent events include premiering two pieces at the World Saxophone Congress in Scotland, performing concerts in Norway, performing and presenting a workshop at the Northeast Texas Saxophone Symposium (Texas A&M University-Commerce), teaching a masterclass at Texas Christian University, adjudicating numerous woodwind events, and performing with the Dallas Wind Symphony.
Before arriving at the University of Mary, Sandberg resided in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. He was the Director of the Wind Ensemble at the University of Texas at Dallas, Director of Orchestra at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, and Instructor of Saxophone for the Flower Mound ISD, Allen ISD, and Richardson ISD. He has also held the positions of Instructor of Woodwinds at the Marion Music Academy in Marion, Iowa; Instructor of Saxophone at the Bloomingdale School of Music in New York, New York; Instructor of Woodwinds at Wright Music Studios in Port Washington, New York; and Instructor of Jazz at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa.
He has performed professionally with the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Waverly Community Orchestra, Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Slingers, Royal Klobasneks, Dick King Classic Swing Band, and various pit orchestras. International concerts include performances in Canada, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Norway. He has performed at conferences of the North American Saxophone Alliance in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Connecticut.
Sandberg is a native of Grand Forks, North Dakota. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in music education from the University of North Dakota and his Master of Arts and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in saxophone performance from The University of Iowa. His primary teachers include Dr. Kenneth Tse and Elizabeth Rheude.


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The Indiana State Library is pleased to present its second online exhibit, Images of Indiana: Counties from Adams to Whitley. This exhibit highlights the types of photographs and other images available in the Indiana Division's Picture Collection, part of the Manuscript Section.
The exhibit incorporates digital images of 19th and early 20th century postcards, photographs, and other pictures from the Indiana Division's Picture Collection. Nearly all of Indiana's 92 counties are represented in this exhibit.
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This exhibit features select photographs from 90 of the 92 counties in Indiana. It was created and curated by Amy L. Baskette, IUPUI public history intern in the Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library for 1999-2000. All the images featured in this exhibit are on file with the Indiana State Library Picture Collection, which houses thousands of photographs, postcards, and other images.
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Old Fashioned Fourth of July at Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites
Old Fashioned Fourth of July at Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites
ATLANTA, JUNE 13, 2011 – Grab your beach towels, pack a picnic and spend the Fourth of July weekend at your favorite Georgia State Park. From lakeside swimming beaches to shaded picnic areas and playgrounds, a Georgia State Park visit is a great way to build lasting family memories that are also easy on the pocketbook.
All across Georgia, state parks have scheduled dozens of events, ranging from relay races, bicycle parades and watermelon eating contests to boat tours, cannon firings, flag raisings and even firework displays. For active lifestyles, there are also canoe trips, guided hikes and even a 5K race.
For families with small children, playgrounds, nature trails and beaches provide plenty of chances to burn off energy. Fireworks enthusiasts can skip the crowds and watch Atlanta's displays atop Panola Mountain or head to Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele for a special show on the lake.
Park visitors are encouraged to reserve accommodations early since holidays fill up quickly. In addition to campsites, many Georgia state parks offer cabins with fully equipped kitchens and hotel-style lodge rooms. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-864-7275 or online at www.GeorgiaStateParks.org.
Below is a list of July 4th weekend events, divided by region. A full calendar is found at GeorgiaStateParks.org/events. You can also become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge – Dawsonville
This weekend of family fun celebrates our nation's independence. Join us for relay races, patriotic crafts, and our famous watermelon seed-spitting contest. $5 parking. (706) 265-1969.
Holiday Gorge Floor Hike
Friday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 3, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 4, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tallulah Gorge State Park – Tallulah Falls
This guided hike will take you from rim to river while learning about the gorge's unique environments. Be sure to wear proper footwear (no flip-flops or Crocs). This hike is strenuous and will involve rock hopping and getting wet. Bring a lunch and lots of water. For ages 10 and older. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. (706) 754-7981.
Group Hayrides
Friday, July 1
Victoria Bryant State Park – Royston
Bring your group for a fun-filled, old-fashioned hayride, available every Friday from March 4 until November 25. A minimum of 15 people is required and groups must register in advance. $5 per person. $5 parking. (706) 245-6270.
Dahlonega Appalachian Jam
Saturday, July 2, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site – Dahlonega
Mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum for the Appalachian Jam. Tour the museum then enjoy the live entertainment in our courtyard from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring a folding chair and listen or bring your instrument and join in! $3.50 - $5 (706) 864-2257.
July 4th Mountain Style
Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Unicoi State Park and Lodge – Helen
For the 4th of July Mountain Style, come join in on the festivities which include fun such as a watermelon eatin' and seed spittin' contest, sack races, music concert, hoedown, and fun for the entire family. $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305.
Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tugaloo State Park – Lavonia
Events will begin with our 10 a.m. bicycle parade. Old-time games on the ballfield at 11 a.m. include sack races, three-legged races, relays, egg and water balloon tosses, and other events. At 3 p.m. we will hold our annual putt-putt tournament. $4 for putt-putt tournament, plus $5 parking. (706) 356-4362.
Music in the Park
Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Vogel State Park – Blairsville
Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening while listening great music. Donations to the performers are appreciated. $5 parking. (706) 745-2628.
Independence Day at Vogel
Monday, July 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vogel State Park – Blairsville
Come to one of our nation's oldest state parks as we celebrate our independence with a flag-raising ceremony. Also there will be a bicycle parade, pedal boat races, sandcastle building competition, watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing. $5 parking. (706) 745-2628.
Cannons Across the Marsh
Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fort King George Historic Park - Darien
Join the Garrison for a day of artillery drills, musket firings, and soldier's life activities to honor Independence Day. Free watermelon and lemonade will be served. $3.50-$5. (912) 437-4770.
July Fourth Celebration at Fort McAllister
Monday, July 4
Fort McAllister Historic Park – Richmond Hill
Celebrate our nation's birthday with Civil War troops as they fire special salutes for those who have died so we may be free. Also join us for period games and a cool slice of melon. Pack a lunch and enjoy the day. $3.50 - $5. (912) 727-2339.
July 4th Celebration
Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Skidaway Island State Park – Savannah
Celebrate good times with a patriotic decorating contest (pets, yourself, your bikes, etc.), hayrides, crafts, a greased pole climb and other challenges. Learn about patriotic animals and join in a fun campfire. $5 parking. (912) 598-2300.
Independence Day Colonial Faire
Monday, July 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fort Morris Historic Site – Midway
Celebrate the 4th with free colonial games, contests of skill, colonial music, musket firings, cannon firings and activities. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Sponsored by the City of Flemington, Ga. (912) 884-5999.
July 4th Weekend
Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4
George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge – Fort Gaines
Come by Friday for hikes and arts & crafts. Saturday, hit the golf course. Sunday, kids will learn about the health of the lake, go on hikes, and participate in watermelon eating contests and water balloon games. Monday, relax and have a picnic, then play volleyball on the beach. $5 parking. (229) 768-2571.
Fourth of July Weekend
Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4
Reed Bingham State Park – Adel
Come celebrate our nation's independence at the park. Participate in games, live animal shows, arts and crafts, hikes, and a campfire with s'mores. $1 for animal shows and crafts. $5 parking. (229) 896-3551.
Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Florence Marina State Park – Omaha
This celebration includes a weekend of fun for the whole family, crafts, watermelon-eating contest, and educational boat tours. $1 - $5 $5 parking. (229) 838-4706.
Couch Potato to 5K Running Program
Saturday, July 2, 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
High Falls State Park – Jackson
It's time to get off the couch! This program will take you from sitting to running a 5K (3.1 miles) in 9 weeks. No running experience needed. Motivation provided. Wear running shoes and bring plenty of water. Meet outside the park office on the lakeside. $20 for 9 weeks. $5 parking. (478) 993-3053.
Evening Canoe Trips at High Falls
Saturday, July 2, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
High Falls State Park – Jackson
Take a summer evening guided canoe trip on 650-acre High Falls Lake. Trips require advanced reservations, and prior canoe experience required. $15 plus $5 parking. (478) 993-3053.
Ol' Time Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site – Juliette
Noon reading of The Declaration of Independence followed by old time games and craft demonstrations. $3.50-$6. (478) 986-5172.
4th of July Weekend
Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park – Blakely
Join us on this holiday weekend and participate in activities such as nature hikes, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, tours of the mounds, campfire programs, evening hikes and much more. Programs offered each day will vary and are subject to change. Please check with park office for more details! $5 parking. (229) 724-2150.
Our Confederate Heritage 1861: Part ll
Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Robert Toombs House Historic Site – Washington
"Robert Toombs, his family and friends" will celebrate General Toombs' birthday with a living history program that will focus on events of July of 1861. Highlights will include Toombs' decision to resign as Confederate Secretary of State and his acceptance of an appointment as a Brigadier General in the Army of Northern Virginia. Free. (706) 678-2226.
Summer Fitness Hikes
Sunday, July 3, 8 a.m.
George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge – Fort Gaines
Take advantage of the beautiful scenery Fort Gaines offers by joining the George T. Bagby Summer Hiking Group. Conquer the trails along the picturesque Walter F. George Lake and log 45-90 minutes of low-impact exercise. Discussions on nutrition, gear, motivation, etc. Lodge guests are encouraged to attend as well. $5 parking. (229) 768-2571.
Fireworks on the Flint
Monday, July 4, 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Georgia Veterans State Park - Cordele
A spectacular display of fireworks highlights the Fourth of July. $5 parking. (229) 276-2371.
Starlight and Fireworks
Saturday, July 2, 7:30 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
Listen to whippoorwills and owls as hundreds of fireworks shower the skyline of Atlanta. Panola Mountain is the best place for a quiet and colorful view of all of Atlanta's displays seen at once from atop the Mountain. Bring flashlights and comfortable clothing. Fireworks not allowed inside the park. $10 plus $5 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Mountain Music Series
Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Red Top Mountain State Park – Cartersville
Relax and enjoy a bluegrass concert at the Vaughan Cabin from 8 - 9 p.m. Not enough music for you? Bring your instrument and a buddy for jamming from 2 - 5 p.m. $5 parking. (770) 975-0055.
Sunday Mountain Hike
Sunday, July 3, 4 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
This hike allows visitors to see Panola Mountain up close, as the Ranger explains why it's protected and what we can do to preserve the natural beauty of granite outcrops. Bring sturdy shoes, water, bug spray, and your camera. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. (770) 389-7801.
Sunday Afternoon Fly Fishing Clinic
Sunday, July 3, 2 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
Casting is the backbone of this clinic; however, safety issues and other tricks of the trade will also be covered. Wear long pants/shorts and hiking shoes, and bringing snacks, water and sunscreen. Georgia fishing license required. Register in advance. $15 or $12 with own gear. $5 parking. (770) 389-7801.
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Added details in the trial of James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond are beginning to emerge this week following witness testimonials from three of Henchman's former associates. According to AllHipHop.com, the three witnesses, Khalil Abdullah, Brian McCleod, and Mohammed Stewart, informed those at the trial that Henchman ordered them to commit violent acts against Queens rapper 50 Cent and others in G-Unit.
The Czar Entertainment CEO and former manager of Game is currently on trial for his role in the murder of G-Unit associate, Lowell "Lodi Mack" Fletcher. Prosecutors believe that Fletcher's death was the result of a murder-for-hire plot Henchman coordinated.
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Green Bay volleyball head coach Michaela Franklin announced on July 23, 2013 the hiring of Kalin Zimmerman as an assistant coach on her staff. Zimmerman is a Green Bay native and a recent graduate of Northern Michigan University where she starred at libero for the Wildcats from 2011-12.
"We are thrilled to announce the addition of Kalin to our staff," said Franklin. "She helped us with camp this summer and her excitement, passion and eagerness to learn are the reasons why she is going to have a positive impact on the Green Bay volleyball program. Kalin is originally from Green Bay, which will help in recruiting, and the fact that she played libero collegiately shows that she has a good knowledge of the game which will help her with the transition from player to coach."
Zimmerman played in 31 of a possible 32 matches as a senior for NMU in 2012, posting a team-high 374 digs while accumulating 54 assists and 24 service aces. She received the team's Top Newcomer Award as a junior in 2011 after appearing in all 29 matches, leading the team with 390 digs and collecting 60 assists and 23 aces.
Prior to attending NMU Zimmerman played two seasons at Kishwaukee College in Illinois where she was named to the region's all-tournament team as a freshman and was selected as team captain as a sophomore. She played prep volleyball at N.E.W. Lutheran High School in Green Bay where she was a three-time all-conference pick, named conference player of the year, tabbed honorable mention all-state two times and was selected as the Press-Gazette's All-Area Player of the Year.
Following her collegiate career Zimmermann was a defensive specialist for the Badger Blizzards – a professional women's volleyball team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) – helping the squad to an Adult USA Volleyball Nationals appearance in May of 2013.
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