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Monday, October 25, 2010
The Week in Review
Here's a brief look at the highlights of the eighth week of the college football season, a week which featured the number one team falling for the third straight week as well as a big-time SEC showdown. The rankings used in this recap are the BCS Standings from prior to the games.
UNDEFEATED SHOWDOWNS#11 Missouri 36, #1 Oklahoma 27: The Sooners had been a perfect 7-0 against Missouri under Bob Stoops, but the curse of the #1 ranking takes down Oklahoma as does a stout Missouri defense which had a pair of interceptions and held the Sooners to just 101 yards in the second half.
#4 Auburn 24, #6 LSU 17: Auburn puts on a shocking rushing performance (441 yards) against LSU's stout run defense as Cam Newton firmly puts himself in the driver's seat for the Heisman and a host of other national honors with a career-best 216 rushing yards and two TDs.
RANKED SHOWDOWNS#13 Wisconsin 31, #15 Iowa 30: In a sensational back-and-forth battle with nine lead changes, Wisconsin's Montee Ball hammers through the Iowa defense for a tough eight-yard TD run with 1:14 to go and the Hawkeyes see time run out on a last-minute comeback attempt.
#16 Nebraska 51, #14 Oklahoma State 41: Nebraska gets back on track after its loss to Texas by riding freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez to its first road win over a Top-20 opponent since 1997. Martinez throws for a career-best 323 yards against the No. 113th-ranked pass defense in the country.
UPSETS KEEP COMINGIowa State 28, #19 Texas 21: After a huge victory at Nebraska lifted the Longhorns back into the rankings, Iowa State forces four turnovers and Alexander Robinson rushes for 120 yards and two scores to send Texas to its second-straight home loss.
Syracuse 19, #20 West Virginia 14: Head coach Doug Marrone continues to direct the Orange return to the national picture as they take advantage of three interceptions to snap an eight-game losing streak to the Mountaineers - who were the only Big East team in the BCS Standings.
RECOVERY MODE#8 Alabama 41, Tennessee 10: After losing to fall out of the No. 1 spot two weeks ago, the Crimson Tide is still proving to be very dangerous as they pile up 536 yards of total offense, including 210 on the ground.
#10 Ohio State 49, Purdue 0: After falling from the No. 1 ranking last week, the Buckeyes' defense dominates, holding the Boilermakers to a total of 115 yards, while the offense also clicks behind Terrelle Pryor's three TD passes.
#18 Arizona 44, Washington 14: Arizona lost standout quarterback Nick Foles to injury, but they don't miss a beat as backup Matt Scott throws for 233 yards and a pair of TDs.
#21 South Carolina 21, Vanderbilt 7: The Gamecocks avoid a second-straight loss by turning to their third-string running back to hold off Vanderbilt - Brian Maddox rushes for a career-high 146 yards in place of injured freshman star Marcus Lattimore.
#23 Arkansas 37, Ole Miss 24: The Razorbacks were chewed up by Auburn last week, but they get back on track against Ole Miss as Knile Davis rushes for 177 yards and three touchdowns.
#25 Virginia Tech 44, Duke 7: After two losses to open, the Hokies seem to be in perpetual recovery mode; they win their sixth straight against struggling Duke, which has lost six straight.
COMEBACK SPECIAL#7 Michigan State 35, Northwestern 27: The Spartans continue their outstanding season, this time falling behind 17-0 before taking the lead for the first time with 2:10 to go on a Kirk Cousins' TD pass.
DON'T MESS WITH SUCCESS - UNDEFEATED TEAMS ROLL#2 Oregon 60, UCLA 13: The high-octane Ducks piled up 582 yards while holding the Bruins to just 290 as they avoided becoming the third-straight AP #1 team to lose.
#5 TCU 38, Air Force 7: TCU won its first three MWC games by a combined 100 points, so this game was actually close for the Frogs, who gave up a touchdown for the first time in October. Running back Ed Wesley rushed for a career-best 209 yards.
#9 Utah 59, Colorado State 6: The Utes crush Colorado State behind a strong effort from sophomore Jordan Wynn (23-of-29, 321 yards) as they run their record to 7-0 for the third time in the last seven years.
BOWL ELIGIBLEBaylor 47, #22 Kansas State 42: Baylor piles up a school-record 683 yards of total offense to upend Kansas State and become bowl eligible for the first time since 1994. Robert Griffin threw for a career-best 404 yards and Jay Finley rushed for a school-record 250 yards for the Bears.
#12 Stanford 38, Washington State 28: The Cardinal didn't put on the best performance, but they did hold off the Cougars to become bowl eligible for the second straight year, the first time that has happened since 1995-96 - the 6-1 start is Stanford's best since Jim Plunkett led the school to the Rose Bowl in 1970.
#24 Mississippi State 29, UAB 24: After their big win over Florida last week, the Bulldogs need to come from behind in the fourth quarter to upend UAB, but they do win, earning bowl eligibility for the first time since 2007.
Temple 42, Buffalo 0: The Owls improve to 6-2 becoming bowl eligible for the second straight year - their last bowl before 2009 came in 1979 and they have never made back-to-back bowl games.
INTO THE RANKINGS (with updated rankings)#22 Miami 33, North Carolina 10: Trailing 10-3, the Hurricanes piled up the game's last 30 points led by quarterback Jacory Harris (3 TDs) and running back Damien Berry (fourth straight 100-yard game) to jump back into the rankings.
#24 Nevada: The Wolf Pack jumps back into the rankings despite having a bye week.
#25 Baylor 47, Kansas State 42: See above.
(BCS Rankings)#16 Florida State at N.C. State (Thursday): Florida State is looking like the team to beat in the always-competitive ACC and while N.C. State has stumbled of late, quarterback Russell Wilson makes them a threat in every game.
#5 Michigan State at #18 Iowa: Michigan State is making a bid for the best season in school history, but Iowa will still be very difficult in Iowa City; the Hawkeyes' two losses have been by a total of eight points to Top-15 teams.
#6 Missouri at #14 Nebraska: Missouri is 7-0 for the first time since 1960 behind a much-improved defense as well as a solid offense, but Nebraska will be looking to avoid a second home loss.
#1 Auburn at Ole Miss: The Rebels have struggled as expected this year, but No. 1 teams have lost in each of the last three weeks so Auburn and Cam Newton hope to break the latest college football curse.
Georgia vs. Florida (Jacksonville): It's hard to believe that these two teams have a combined seven losses at this point in the season, but with the hard-to-figure SEC East, both can still win the division.
#8 Utah at Air Force: Every game becomes crucial for the Utes, who look to remain undefeated; Air Force's option attack is daunting, but TCU, the other MWC undefeated team, held them to just seven points last weekend.
Michigan at Penn State: Michigan was one of the most-talked about teams earlier this year, but back-to-back losses to ranked teams have quieted the pundits; next up is Penn State, which is battling injuries as it has lost two of its last three.
#2 Oregon at USC: The Ducks have been crushing all foes and are ranked No. 1 in the AP and Coaches' Polls, but this is the game of the year for USC, which is ineligible for postseason play.
Kentucky at #21 Mississippi State: The Bulldogs and second-year coach Dan Mullen have won five straight to become bowl eligible; will they let up against the Wildcats?
#25 Baylor at Texas: Just as everyone expected, the ranked Baylor Bears take on the unranked Texas Longhorns...or maybe not as expected. Baylor is ranked for the first time since 1993; the last time the Bears and Longhorns played with Baylor ranked and Texas not was in 1986.
From the players currently on the Watch List for the Manning Award, here are some of the standout stars from week eight:
Zach Collaros, Cincinnati(30-of-53, 463 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT)Despite falling to USF, Collaros put up big numbers as he tried to pass the Bearcats to a comeback victory.
Ricky Dobbs, Navy(2-of-2, 71 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT)Option star Dobbs leads the Midshipmen to yet another win over Notre Dame, adding 90 rushing yards and three scores on the ground in a 35-17 triumph.
Blaine Gabbert, Missouri(30-of-42, 308 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT)Gabbert is key in Missouri's upset of the No. 1 team in the nation as he completes eight of his nine fourth-quarter passes for 95 yards.
Robert Griffin, III, Baylor(26-of-38, 404 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT)Griffin has a huge day as he leads the Bears to a 47-42 win over Kansas State to lift Baylor to bowl eligibility for the first time since 1994.
Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech(13-of-17, 280 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT)Taylor continues to lead the Hokie resurgence as Virginia Tech crushes Duke, 44-7.
While 33 quarterbacks are on the Manning Award Watch List, additional players will be added on Monday. Here's a look at the best performances from players making a bid to be added.
Alex Carder, Western Michigan(17-of-24, 372 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INT)Carder piles up big numbers in leading the Broncos to a 56-10 MAC victory over Akron.
Kawaun Jakes, Western Kentucky(18-of-22, 262 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT)Jakes also rushes for a pair of touchdowns as the Hilltoppers crush Louisiana-Lafayette, 54-21, to end the nation's longest losing streak (26 games).
Taylor Martinez, Nebraska(22-of-35, 323 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INT)Martinez gets back on track, also adding 111 rushing yards in a key Big 12 victory on the road, 51-41 over 14th-ranked and previously undefeated Oklahoma State.
Cameron Newton, Auburn(10-of-16, 86 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT)Newton has a career-best 217 rushing yards and two scores as he sets the SEC season rushing record for QBs (in just his eighth game) in a 24-17 win over previously undefeated No. 6 LSU.
Darron Thomas, Oregon(22-of-31, 308 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT)Thomas, who added 48 rushing yards, completed his first 11 passes to both set the tone and open the running lanes for the Ducks' talented backs; he finished with a career-high 308 yards.
Sugar Bowl Bowl Projections
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Erykah Badu goes glam
(Yahoo!) - Erykah Badu's done something that's not at all controversial.
The outspoken singer, known almost as much for her activism as for her music, appears in new adds for Givenchy's spring collection.
Badu, 42, explained to her hometown newspaper, the Dallas Morning News, just why she agreed to work with the brand and its creative director Riccardo Tisci.
"Riccardo's a fan of my style," Badu said of the man who memorably dressed Kim Kardashian in a much-maligned floral frock for the Met Gala back in April. "He told me he really wanted to work with me because he had a special campaign he designed for me. He sent me some of the photos, and I was super-honored; I didn't take it for granted. Fashion is my thing, and I am a big fan of Riccardo's — not just because of his amazing eye, but because of his spirit, what he wanted. He wants to give models of color an opportunity, and he chose me as the face for that campaign because he told me I fit what he wanted to represent"
In fact, the new collection is filled with Asian and African influences, with Erykah sporting tribal graphics and patterns. Her tresses, which were once regularly concealed with a head wrap, are completely pulled back in one shot and flowing in another.
What do you think of her look?
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Michigan - Mike Martin - Sr. - DT
JUNIOR HEMINGWAY: We're back. Michigan's back.
Q. What's the season mean? What's the season mean? To cap it off like this in overtime?
JUNIOR HEMINGWAY: Adversity, all the hard work, a whole lot of determination, shows our resilience, our confidence. It shows our preparation.
It shows everything. All the hard work, all the fight, all the things that we've been through this season, and no ain't better way than this right here.
Q. Sugar Bowl win?
JUNIOR HEMINGWAY: Sugar Bowl win. Thank you.


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May Is National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Girl Scouts of Greater New York is proud to participate in National Teen Self-Esteem Month, established to emphasize the importance of self-esteem and self-image for teen girls.
Many teen girls have their lives shaped for the worse by low self-esteem and poor self-image. In our society, film, pop music, television, and social media all put girls under frequent pressure - including from their own peers - to conform to a certain narrow image. This can be highly harmful to their ability to learn and lead, putting them at increased risk of depression, eating disorders, drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, and abusive relationships. According to a 2008 survey, 70 percent of girls "believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members."
It doesn't have to be this way. Every day, Girl Scouts is changing girls' lives for the better by instilling in girls the courage, confidence, and character that empowers them to overcome these challenges. Every day, girls are triumphing over the negative, shallow, and sexist images of girls and women that pervade our culture in order to become future leaders.
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I'd like to switch to the JSON-RPC API, but I am having trouble finding an example of how use the interface. I've read the wiki and have enabled the webserver. Browsing to httpL//mybmc/jsonprc tells me that json-rpc is up and running.
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- Is it possible to get JSON data back by simply browsing to a URL/command such as http://myxbmc/jsonrp?[command] ? If so, can you give me an example [command]?
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She probably didn't walk McGruff either: Former Dallas officer who ran — and stole from — Crime Stoppers pleads guilty to wire fraud, income tax evasion (DallasNews.com). More from an FBI press release:
Theodora Ross, 52, of Rowlett, Texas, and a former senior corporal with the Dallas Police Department, pleaded guilty this morning, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez, to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud stemming from her role as head of Dallas Crime Stoppers office and one count of willfully attempting to evade assessment of income taxes, announced U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas.
According to plea documents filed in the case, beginning in February 2005 and continuing to May 2010, Ross and Delley conspired together to defraud the NTCC. Ross determined which tips would be presented to the NTCC for cash reward approval and prepared the list of Crime Stoppers cash rewards that were to be paid each month and sent the lists to JP Morgan Chase Bank. These lists contained both bogus tips that Ross had created as part of the scheme and legitimate cash reward tip numbers and code words. Ross provided the bogus tip information to Delley, who then presented that information to the bank and collected cash rewards. Afterwards, Delley, per Ross' instructions, divided the cash with Ross.
That's one way to make crime pay…
New York Local Income Tax for Transit Ruled Unconstitutional (Tax Policy Blog)
TaxProf: Confidential Bain Financial Documents Released on Romney Family Trust Investments.
Going Concern: Let's Take a Peek at Some of Mitt Romney's Investments
Dan Shaviro, The Bain document drop
Kay Bell, Republicans drop support for mortgage interest deduction from party platform. A good deed sure to be punished. Robert D. Flach gets the punishment started.
Peter Pappas, More Lies about Tax Lies
News you can use: You'd Better Start Saving Those Home Depot Receipts (Anthony Nitti)
Jack Townsend, Prominent Neurosurgeon Convicted for Offshore Accounts
In Section 1301, silly. Where Are You, Income Averaging? (Jim Maule)
Look on the sunny side! Gloom or Doom from CBO (Roberton Williams, TaxVox)
Regrets: I Should Have Been a Manufacturer of Traffic Cameras (Jason Dinesen)
Does that mean we can finally stop worrying about the Redcoats? Judge Wants Tax Increase To Defend Against (Possible) Civil War (TaxGrrrl):
In Lubbock County, Texas, there's talk of a tax increase. The increase is to be 1.7 cents per $100 for the next fiscal year, boosting the rate to 34.6 cents from the current rate of 32.9458 cents.
The increases have been touted for a number of reasons. This week, on Fox TV, Lubbock County Judge Tom Head explained why he favors an increase. He wants additional funding to retain attorneys at the county level, expand the sheriff's deputy staffing to decrease call times and minimize officer fatigue, prevent a civil war…
Interesting county they have there.


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February 8, 2006
9/11 Online Community Support Group:Dealing with Media Coverage of September 11th Related Events
There is still significant media coverage of events related to September 11th. With the Moussaoui trial proceedings scheduled to begin March 6th, we are again faced with making decisions about how much coverage to watch and how to make sense of it. Do we talk about it? Do we ignore it? This chat session will allow participants to talk about these concerns and identify strategies to cope with physical and emotional reactions to the media coverage.
Please join your peers in the 9/11 community on Wednesday, February 15, from 8-9PM EST. This online chat session will provide 9/11 victims' families, survivors, first responders, and others affected by the attacks at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and Shanksville the opportunity to discuss issues and topics of importance in a safe, supportive environment. As a reminder, all participants must be FOS11 members (please see below on how to register as a member - membership is free). Dr. Donna Gaffney, a licensed mental health professional and noted trauma specialist, will facilitate the chat.
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After you login, you will be able to choose an anonymous chat name (which will identify you in the chat room) and a password. Then, you will receive an email with a link to the chat. On Wednesday, February 15th at 8pm, please click on the link that is emailed to you and enter your chosen chat name and password. As a reminder, all participants must be 18 years of age or older and members of Families of September 11 (FOS11). To register as a FOS11 member, please click on the link at the bottom of this email. If you have any problems or questions, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or 212-575-1878.


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NRCC Educational Foundation scholarship application deadline is May 31
|Thursday, May 31, is the deadline for students to submit applications for endowed scholarships being offered through the New River Community College Educational Foundation. These scholarships will support studies during the academic year beginning in August, 2012. Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to qualified persons to attend NRCC.
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For most scholarships, the applicant must be a citizen of Virginia living in Giles, Floyd, Pulaski or Montgomery Counties or Radford City; must enroll in a program of study or declare a major; furnish a fully completed application and two letters of recommendation from non-family members; and furnish copies of high school and/or college transcripts.
Scholarship recipients must maintain a class load of nine credit hours or more at NRCC. Once enrolled, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, unless otherwise noted.
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10th July 2013 04:48 AM #1
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Hello! TTC at 39!! Come on clock please keep ticking!! :)
Good day all! My name is Sherri and I am a proud mother of two beautiful children. Well, actually my children are almost completely grown, my daughter 17 and my son is now 19 years old. (but of course for all of us mums our babies will always be our babies no matter how old they are!) I had a tubal ligation at the age of 22, 2 months after my baby girl was born. I was in a difficult time of my life, I had an abusive husband. I was young and scared and I did what I thought was necessary at the time. Well when my daughter was 3 and my son was 5 years of age we escaped with the help of my couragous sister. She saved my life!! Well, later on down the line I met the love of my life!! We were soon happily married. Well, he has never had children of his own although he accepted mine as his babies. I would love to have the chance to bare a child together with him. 8 years ago, we attempted IVF. 16 beautiful class A embryos. We were so excited!! We had 3 implantations 2 embryos at a time, each time my body rejected them. We felt like there was no hope for us so dontated the rest to women that are not able to conceive. Well, until 2 years ago, we changed our minds again. I had a tubal reversal 2 years as of May 2nd. Still no luck, but we are not giving up!!
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11th July 2013 03:07 AM #2
Hi Sherri,
Thank you so much for sharing your personal story here. What courage and strength you have. And your sister too. I hope your post gives other women who are living in an abusive relationship the inspiration and courage to seek help and to protect themselves and their children.
How wonderful that you went on to meet your now husband. I wish you many more happy years of married and family life together.
Women can achieve a successful pregnancy after a tubal reversal but unfortunately it does take longer than if you have not had a tubal ligation. Have a look at this article on Preconception Care as I think it would be wise to give your body the very best chance in terms of nutrition and fitness of conceiving.
The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence in the UK) guidelines are to have sex at least every other day if you are trying to conceive.
I'm sure that you are aware that it depends on the type of tubal ligation you had as to how successful a reversal is at allowing you to conceive. I believe the chance of conceiving after a reversal is between 20-70% depending on the method of tubal ligation you had. Did your doctor talk to you about this and give you any indication of the likelihood of conceiving?
You may also find this previous post on conceiving as you get older helpful.
I really do hope you are able to conceive a baby soon. You sound like a strong, wonderful mum.
Best wishes,
11th July 2013 04:12 AM #3
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Thank you LJ what you said means a lot to me. That is what I do want to do is help other women that have gone through or going through abuse. To let them know that no one deserves to be abused whether it is physical or verbal. When we escaped to the DV shelter I learned that at that moment I was breaking the cycle. I wasn't only saving myself but saving my son and daughter from future abusive relationships. I learned that I deserved to be loved and treated with repect. I thank God every day so sending my wonderful sister to give me strength.
I am so hungry to have another baby. When I had my tubal ligation, they were clamped with fallopian rings. However, my right tube was clamped very close to my uterus which made it difficult to repair. My left tube was slightly swollen. My doctor told me that it could have been from a silent infection that I never knew about or it could have been from the tubal ligation itself. But he did repair both tubes and and when he did the dye test both tubes flowed freely. My doctor basically told me that I do have a chance to get pregnant but not guaranteed. I will definatley check out your links. Any help is appeciated greatly.
Thank you,
18th July 2013 01:39 PM #4
You are such a strong lady. Thank you for sharing your story on this forum - where it can touch the lives of women from around the world.
That is positive that the repair to the tubal ligation allowed the test dye to flow freely. There is some more information about the tubal ligation reversal conception success rates here. It seems having IVF does make a difference to the chance of conceiving for women like yourself.
You may also be interested in this previous thread which discussing avoiding dairy to keep the fallopian tubes clear.
With my very best wishes,
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Thread: Pregnancy at age 43?
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Pregnancy at age 43?
Hi i am a mother of 2, and still want to conceive my last, i have 2 blighted ovum year 2011 and 2013. Can i still be pregnant?
31st May 2014 07:43 PM #2
Dear pinkette,
Thank you for your question. I'm really sorry to hear that you have had two blighted ovums. That must have been so difficult for you.
At age 43 the figures show you have around a 15% chance of conceiving in a year of trying. Unfortunately a woman's fertility levels do start to decrease significantly from age 35. However, it is still possible. It is recommended that, at this age, if you have been trying for 6 months already then you see your doctor as you may need some assistance to conceive and want to go down this route. Unfortunately after age 40 you cannot try all of the assisted conception options; but there are still some available. However, women do successfully conceive at this age (many with assistance).
My advice would be to eat a healthy balanced diet, rich in Zinc and Calcium. Drink plenty of water and exercise well. Also speak to your doctor about being referred for extra help with your fertility.
Wishing you all the very best with your family,
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hi ljmarsden,
It touches my heart when someone answers my question. It makes me feel that there is still chance for me. Thank you for your answer it really helped a lot.
3rd June 2014 06:02 AM #4
You are most welcome pinkette.
Wishing you all the very best,


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Miley Cyrus is sporting her engagement ring once again. The 20-year-old is seen wearing the sparkler in a new picture posted on Twitter, putting a new wrinkle in the rumors about the status of her relationship with Liam Hemsworth.
Miley has been spotted without the ring many times in recent months fueling speculation that she and Liam had split. Neither have addressed the rumors publicly. In fact the only mention Miley has made of their relationship is a comment about not commenting about it.
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Vacation home rentals and B&Bs in the Estes Valley Development Area must acquire an operating permit
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In 2010, the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners and the Estes Park Board of Trustees amended the Estes Valley Development Code to require all Estes Valley vacation home rentals (rented for fewer than 30 days) and bed and breakfast inns (B&B) to obtain an annual operating permit to further protect the character of residential neighborhoods. A business license will serve as the permit for properties within Estes Park Town limits. However, a separate annual operating permit is required for all vacation home rentals and B&Bs in the unincorporated county area of the Estes Valley Development Area, excluding those which are zoned "A" Accommodation. A map of the development area is available at www.estes.org/communitydevelopment.
There is no cost for the annual operating permits for county properties. Permits were required as of July 30, 2010, and can be obtained from the Town of Estes Park Town Clerk's office in Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue in Estes Park. For more information, call the Town Clerk's office 970-577-4777 or visit www.estes.org/townclerk > Business Licensing. Properties which continue operating without a permit are subject to enforcement action. In the unincorporated Estes Valley, enforcement action can result in a hearing before the Larimer County Commissioners, citation into District Court, and fines. Inside Town limits, enforcement action can result in a citation into Municipal Court and fines.
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THIS WEEK: Oregon State (3-1, 1-0) returns home this week to play the Colorado Buffaloes (2-0, 0-0) Saturday at Reser Stadium at 12:04 p.m.
HONORING CHAMPIONS: It's a big weekend on campus as OSU students return for the first day of classes Sept. 30. OSU Athletics will also honor its three Pac-12 Conference team champions from the 2012-13 academic year – wrestling, baseball and gymnastics. The Beavers also will recognize the 50th-anniversary of the 1963 men's basketball Final Four team.
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THE LEAGUE'S BEST: Saturday features four of the top 11 receivers in the Pac-12 per the statistics. Paul Richardson of Colorado is the league-leader at 208.5 receiving yards per game, followed by Brandin Cooks at 159.8. OSU's Richard Mullaney is 10th at 86 yards per game, followed by CU's Nelson Spruce at 80.5.


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Hatay TV - September 7, 2008
Adnan Oktar: More and more the elderly role of Turkey is clearly propagating and is clearly acknowledged by all. For example Georgia, Armenia consider Turkey as the direct elder brother of them, this is beatiful. So this region adores Turkey,THEY LOVE THE TURKISH ARMY, ITS SOLDIERS. IN OTHER WORDS THERE IS EXTRAORDINARY AFFECTION TOWARDS TURKISH SOLDIERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. I MEAN IT IS RECOGNIZED AS A VERY HOLY ARMY. I believe the roads are clearly open to full extent, so in my opinion the Turkish Islamic Union will form with ease in the next 10 years at most. Let me say that this is going to happen Insha'Allah.
Al Hurra - April 8, 2008
Adnan Oktar: Yes Turkey always acts in great honesty, as a nation. As I have mentioned previously, Turkey will never get involved in such dark matters nor deal with dark associates. It will always be honest, most accurate, most conscientious in what it tries to do and achieve. Those who look cautiously at this will be a witness to this fact because you see Turkish soldiers are welcomed with joy in all the countries they go to. This means, they are honest and well-intentioned to the utmost. Otherwise people would get troubled. For example, they are loved in Afghanistan. They visit Bosnia, they are loved, whatever destination they travel to, they are loved. This is all based on their honesty, the true honesty of the Turkish Army.
Yeni Asya Daily - August 25, 2010
According to a written statement made by the General Secretary of the Naval Forces, task will be assigned to a vice admiral of the Turkish Naval Forces for the period between September 1 and December 1.
Upon the handover ceremony that will be held on the 1st of September at TCG Gökçeada, located at Mina Salman Pier in Manama, Bahrain, the CTF 151's command will be assigned to Turkish army, as a reflection of the confidence and trust held in the Turkish military.


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So the Olympus OM-D E-M5 sensor isn't a Panasonic, but does it really matter?
Posted 22nd February 2012 at 04:11 PM by Ian
Olympus has found a new source of sensor for the OM-D E-M5
As I revealed on the forum earlier in this week after a tip-off from a highly trusted contact in the camera industry based in Japan, I am completely convinced that the Olympus OM-D E-M5 sensor is not made by Panasonic, so marking an end to the exclusive use of Panasonic sensors in Olympus Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras since Olympus' last Kodak sensor camera, the E-400 in 2006. To emphasise how much I trust this source, until I heard from him I was totally convinced that the E-M5 sensor was related closely to the Panasonic sensors used in the Lumix GX1 and G3 camera models.
Of course I can't prove anything so you will either believe me or not. Sooner or later there should be firm proof once we get testers like the guys at DxOMark to work their magic and we can compare back to back results between the E-M5 and the GX1 and G3. To my mind, wit the E-M5 sample images I have published the extreme high ISO performance of the sample E-M5 camera I used last week was better than with the GX1 or G3, although I did not have the chance to compare these directly with the E-M5. As many of you have seen, I was able to do a simple low light back to back comparison with an Olympus Pen E-P3 and the results easily confirmed that the high ISO performance of the E-M5 is a big step up from the current range of Pens. Both cameras share the same TruePic VI image processor so the differences must primarily be down to the sensor.
There has been a huge debate concerning where Olympus sources its sensors from, but does it actually matter - as long as Olympus is able to source the best sensor available? I actually think Olympus' relationship with Panasonic has been crucial since 2006 when the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Four Thirds DSLRs were introduced with the first Panasonic made LiveMOS sensor. Incidentally, LiveMOS is an Olympus trademark. That first 7.5MP LiveMOS sensor was already a big improvement over the Kodak 8MP E-500 sensor, but it's true to say that Sony (and by implication, Nikon) and Canon have managed to maintain an unassailable sensor technology lead.
I first saw the 12MP LiveMOS sensor that is still used in the latest Pens and Panasonic's Lumix GF3, in a prototype Lumix G1 when I visited Panasonic's Fukushima and Yamagata factories in the early summer of 2008, several months before this original Micro Four Thirds camera was launched at Photokina. So I was surprised and disappointed that Olympus was still using basically the same sensor, then 3-years old, in the new Pens launched last summer. Panasonic had already moved to a 16MP sensor in the G3 (and a different 16MP sensor in the GH2) which, despite the more packed pixels, exhibited improved dynamic range and high ISO noise characteristics. Why had Olympus not opted for this new 16MP LiveMOS sensor? It's more than likely that cost was a consideration. I certainly don't believe that Olympus was somehow barred from using the 16MP sensor by Panasonic. The Panasonic semiconductor division that makes sensors is independent of the Lumix camera business and would be just as keen, and free, to sell sensors to anybody else, like Olympus, regardless of the camera division's wishes.
Olympus has always endured an Achilles Heel in sensors for the E-System and, to an extent with the Micro Four Thirds as well. Excellent image quality, thanks to Olympus deep understanding of digital image processing and superb Zuiko optics has meant that its Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras have never been wanting for image quality. But it's fair to say that Olympus photographers have had to work harder to get the best results where high ISOs are required, especially compared to the best of the rest. I don't expect the E-M5 to be a Nikon D4 beater, but I'm optimistic that high ISO noise will no longer be a bugbear for the E-M5.
So who does make the E-M5's LiveMOS sensor? I don't know - and I don't honestly care that much. What does matter is that Olympus now appears to be able to source a very good sensor from an independent manufacturer and this can only be excellent news for Olympus. I think it's great news for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds in general as the sensor has always been the weakest component of all. If the E-M5 sensor proves to be significantly better than the sensors used in the Lumix GX1 and G3 that will give Panasonic more incentive to improve their sensors, and so on.
It's not a revolution for Olympus to source a new sensor supplier. Nikon doesn't publicly admit that its sensors, although 'designed' by them are actually made by Sony, but we all know that is the case for its DSLR range and has been for a long time. But for the new Nikon 1 compact system camera Nikon almost went out of its way to let us know that sensor used in these cameras was not made by Sony. Pentax used to rely on Samsung sensors for its DSLRs and that allegiance has switched to Sony.
In the end as long as Olympus is free to find and use the best available sensor, I'll be the first to applaud!
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Nice to know I was justified in a statement I made not so long ago.
Posted 22nd February 2012 at 05:18 PM by Paul
Posted 22nd February 2012 at 05:56 PM by John Perriment
I too think it's good news. It shows that Olympus are still free-thinking and not blinkered into using what they have become comfortable with.
Posted 22nd February 2012 at 06:18 PM by StephenL
The new sensor is great news to me, as I've been waiting a long time for a significant improvement. I feel even better now about my decision to pre-order an E-M5. It doesn't matter much to me who makes the new sensor; the performance is what's important. I didn't even have anything against Panasonic as a supplier; my issue was that the sensors used by Olympus for the last 3 years have been slight modifications of an old design. I agree (and applaud) how this change should give Panasonic more incentive to improve their sensor design and technology, as Ian mentions.
I do wonder about the secrecy, though--why are Olympus so reluctant to name the sensor manufacturer? Could it have something to do with a partnership related to the financial struggles? Is it a future investor or buyer of the camera division? Or is it just a marketing hook, to generate more excitement through the rumor mill?
- Hal -
Posted 22nd February 2012 at 06:59 PM by hschnee
Hal -
If a company makes components (e.g. sensors) for multiple manufacturers in a given market, they may require non-disclosure on the part of those manufacturers. The evidence is ambiguous on whether or not this ends up helping the component manufacturer or not. I don't think that this would involve any issue re investing or buying the camera division as the lead time in designing in manufacturing the sensor would be much longer than the recent time frame of the company scandal (which originated in a completely different part of Olympus).
Posted 22nd February 2012 at 07:23 PM by mhobart
Perhaps companies are reluctant to name a manufacturer for the same reasons we are so interested in finding out who they are. Its easy to "assume" how something will work based on what others have done with it in the past, so if its a Toshiba sensor we immediately check out Fuji cameras with similar and make a judgement based on that which may not be correct. I imagine camera makers spec out these components with specific goals in mind and the delivered product is somewhat unique to the brand and its main focus, and that is what the manufacturer would like us to concentrate on.
Of course, a Leopard can't change his spots and the core functionality will be similar. My money is on Toshiba as the manufacturer... sneak over and see what Fuji has
Posted 22nd February 2012 at 10:12 PM by West Arm Rider
Posted 23rd February 2012 at 12:08 AM by Ned
First of all, it is good news that this sensor produces nice high ISO images & a relief that it isn't just another offering from Panasonic which is not considered the best for sensitivty, but in disclosing the manufacturer, what if it was Samsung? That might turn some people off knowing that, even if the results are good, so from that point it is better to keep that quiet if that is the source & in time it may be revealed, giving the manufacturer the glory with the results from Olympus (if that is how it pans out).
Posted 23rd February 2012 at 01:39 AM by Ross
Posted 23rd February 2012 at 07:51 AM by Ian
Ian, thanks for all your hard work answering our questions on the new E-M5.
Guessing what sensor they use is very interesting for a lot of people. Samsung supplied Pentax for a while but only with 'mixed' success. Their own cameras such as the NX10 and NX11 were pretty good performers but lagged behind the rivals slightly in picture quality even though it was an APS-C size.
If I had the choice of picking a sensor for Olympus, it would be Fuji as I am extremely impressed with the colour rendition and the technology they have employed to get the best out of a small sensor. Just a pipe dream.
Posted 23rd February 2012 at 08:35 AM by whatapicture
In a strip down the Nikon V1 & J1 sensor is a Aptina (Image Sensor World) made to Nikon spec. and Aptina make a 16MP sensor. Both Sony and Canon make 16.1MP sensors neither of which are 4/3rds (APS-C & APS-H). Sony,Samsung, Aptina, Omnivision, Micro, Teledyne-Dalsa etc. make sensors for 3rd parties and other specialist companies design sensors (CMOSIS, Panavision Digital Imaging, Fairchild) but my bet would be on Aptina.
Posted 12th March 2012 at 06:16 PM by jeffa4444
This from Aptina VP imaging Gennadiy Agranov:
Second, there is the Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera (MILC) segment that is positioned between the compact digital still camera (DSC) and DSLR camera segments. MILC cameras are poised to grow in popularity due to their fast, high-performance image capture in a reasonable sized and priced camera. Aptina has products currently shipping into this segment, and new products planned for 2012 that will foster innovation in these segments and help to actually fuel segment growth.
Posted 13th March 2012 at 01:55 PM by jeffa4444
The debate about whether or not Panasonic makes the E-M5 sensor, is, rather predictably, raging on elsewhere. Maybe I can add more resolution to what I said in my blog post - who would be in the best position to be a 100% reliable source to say to me that it's not a Panasonic sensor? I'll just leave it at that.
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Have you tried other wireless tools (e.g. Kismet, airodump-ng, etc) to see how they work? Also, have you tried just plugging your card in & turning on monitor mode from within Wireshark (skipping the airmon-ng step)?
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4420- Muawiya b. Abu Sufyan related: I heard from Rasulullah saying:
"THERE WILL APPEAR EMIRS (DICTATORS) FROM WHOM PEOPLE WILL HAVE FEAR TO RESPOND. Those emirs will be thrown in fire. Then they will follow one another. (Ibn Hajar al-Askalani, al-Matalib al-`Aliya)
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The cool temperatures this spring have slowed alfalfa growth and slow alfalfa growth can delay the buildup of foliar diseases. We checked alfalfa fields in Ames this weekend and observed foliar diseases on the bottom leaves of plants in some fields. The levels of these diseases were not high, but they may increase before the first cutting. Cool temperatures and frequent spring rains are favorable for the development of foliar diseases in Iowa. Keep an eye on the development of the following foliar diseases because high levels of these diseases can cause early defoliation.
Spring black stem produces numerous small, dark brown-to-black spots that first occur on the lower leaves and petioles, and later on stems. Irregularly shaped lesions on leaves increase in size and coalesce. Lesions on stems and petioles enlarge and may blacken large areas near the base of the plant. The fungus that causes this disease is dispersed by splashing rain. This disease is very common in Iowa and severe infection can result in defoliation.
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Common leaf spot looks similar to spring black stem, but appears only on the leaves and has larger, dark brown spots. This disease may not appear until a little later in the season.
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Downy mildew is caused by the fungus Peronospora trifoliorum. This fungus infects alfalfa in spring when temperature is low and moisture is high. The weather conditions this spring are ideal for downy mildew. Severe disease was observed in 1993 when the spring was wet and cold. Symptoms of this disease are chlorotic blotches on the upper leaf surface and a white-to-gray mold on the lower leaf surface. Sometimes, the color may be pale. The fungus survives in shoots over the summer and spreads in the fall. If the disease is a problem in your field, consider planting a resistant variety in your next planting.
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Leptosphaerulina leaf spot attacks mainly leaves. Both young and old leaves are susceptible to infection. Lesions often start as small black spots and remain as "pepper spots" or enlarge to "eyespots". The lesions have light brown-to-tan centers with darker brown borders and are often surrounded by a chlorotic area. The mechanism of spread of this disease is similar to that of spring black stem.
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When scouting, look into an alfalfa canopy for diseased leaves and stems because these diseases progress from lower portion of plants to the top. Pay special attention to fields that had disease problems last fall because they have greater risk than other fields for inoculum carryover from the winter. Also, fields in third year alfalfa have greater disease risk than first and second year alfalfa fields because the pathogens build up over time. Keep in mind that there are differences in disease tolerance between varieties. If disease level is high, early cutting generally is recommended so that defoliation can be avoided. Cutting as early as mid-bud stage may be necessary when the disease is severe.
This article originally appeared on pages 54-55 of the IC-486 (7) -- April 30, 2001 issue.


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Cops Nab Sniper Behind 700 Highway Attacks
(NEWSER) – Police in Germany say a man in custody has confessed to a staggering 700 shootings of passing vehicles on the country's highways over the last five years. The suspect, a 57-year-old truck driver, was arrested after a massive police operation involving decoy trucks and license plate detection devices across the country, theIndependent reports. Police seized a cache of firearms during the weekend operation, the Telegraph reports.


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Auburn, Ala. - Auburn Parks and Recreation presents the 32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Wells Fargo, on Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at Kiesel Park. Children ages 12 and under are invited to join us for this FREE community event featuring more than 35,000 eggs hidden over a four acre area. Visit Auburn Parks and Recreation online at www.auburnalabama.org/parks to download a map of the hunting ground and activities going on throughout the morning.
The hunt features four separate hunting grounds divided by age groups: 3 & under, 4 - 6 yrs, 7 - 9 yrs, and 10 - 12 yrs. All hunts will be held simultaneously and begin promptly at 11:15 a.m. Kids, don't miss your chance to find one of several Golden Eggs, including a $25 Visa gift card prize egg and a Wells Fargo stuffed pony for each age group, all courtesy of Wells Fargo!
In addition to the egg hunt, attendees can enjoy music from Van Riggs with the 97.7 Kicker FM morning show and free soft drinks and balloons, courtesy of Wells Fargo. Don't forget your cameras for a chance to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! The Kiwanis Club of Greater Auburn will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers, so be sure to bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic after the hunt. Proceeds from the sales will benefit needy families throughout the community.
Please note the following tips to help make your Easter Egg Hunt experience the best yet!
Auburn Parks and Recreation appreciates participants' respect and consideration of the following rules for the event:
In the event of rain, the hunt will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m. For more information, or to view a map of the event, visit www.auburnalabama.org/parks or contact Auburn Parks and Recreation at 501-2930.


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Aside from sugar and spice and everything nice, what else are you made of?
I have a whimsical, colorful exterior persona of plastic, but inside I'm a pillar of strong, expanding foam. Did you know I can easily hold over 400 pounds?
Who in your family do you most resemble?
My cousin, Tilt Ply. I'm the colorful personality, but she's the more sophisticated and refined one with her curved wood.
What are your biggest turn-ons?
Someone rocking me slow, or flipping me over for a new position.
What inspires you?
This may sound odd, but I'm inspired by homework desks. I think if I could partner with desks like that, we could inspire youngsters by creating a fun sitting experience that burns a little extra energy. Maybe that could help kids focus a little more on their homework and a little less on video games.
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PHOTOS: The VMAs According To Instagram
Sure, we loved seeing all of our favorite celebs all dolled up on the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, but you know what's even better than those professional photos? The ones that end up on Instagram, posted by the stars themselves!
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NM Productions' 30th Anniversary Summer Concert! Drawing inspiration from wide ranging musical genres, "Emoji!" is a showcase program bringing together an eclectic mix of the DC area's finest young performers. "Emoji!" is summer fun that entertains and inspires. NM Productions, Inc., Voice Studios of Laurie Nelson.
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- August 7, 2016 at 5:00 pm
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To celebrate Bolivian Independence day and to keep alive our roots and traditions to future generations of Bolivian immigrants, the Pro Bolivia Committee is proud to present their annual Children's Festival. It's an event where any Bolivian folkloric group from the Washington Metropolitan area can participate with the traditional dance that they perform. Each choreography is made up of children from the age of 4 through age of 12, who have practiced for many weeks to demonstrate our Bolivian folklore at its maximum. It's a day where we will promote, educate and teach the variety of rituals, dances and beliefs that identify the Bolivian people the length and breadth of the United States.
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A cultural program that brings together the George Mason University Korea campus and the local Korean American Association of Washington. This program both supports Mason Korea's immediate stakeholders and provides opportunities to marketing and recruitment.
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Did you know?
The Thukela River flows for more than 500km from the Drakensberg to the Indian Ocean.
The Thukela River, KwaZulu-Natal's largest watercourse, plunges over the Thukela Falls before winding its way from the mighty Drakensberg mountains down to the Indian Ocean.
At its source the Thukela has carved out a magnificent gorge that can be viewed both from below by hiking up the Thukela River valley and from above by negotiating a chain ladder at the head of the gorge.
Second only to the Angel Falls in Venezuela, and the highest on the African continent, the Thukela Waterfall cascades 948m over the edge of the Drakensberg mountains, in a series of falls that cut through the Thukela Gorge and valley below en route to the Indian Ocean 502km away.
The home of the waterfall, in the uKhahlahamba-Drakensberg mountain range, is a World Heritage Site which offers the traveller climbing, hiking, camping, kayaking, paragliding, birding and numerous other activities, apart from the pleasure of appreciating its breathtaking scenery.
Royal National Park boasts some of the best mountain scenery in Africa, including the world-famous Amphitheatre, a 5km-long, 500m-high rock wall from where the Orange river flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Thukela Waterfall – comprising a series of five cascades – was named by local Zulus. "Thukela" or "tugela" means "the startling one", a testament to a truly awesome natural spectacle that's located at the end of a long, uphill hike through the gorge of the same name.
To truly appreciate the waterfall, try the hike from the Sentinel car park at the base of the Amphitheatre to the summit at Mount-aux-Sources. This will take around five hours, but it's not suitable for the unfit or for small children.
The second option leads hikers from the Royal National Park grounds up the Thukela Valley following a contour path flanking the river. It gradually ascends to the Thukela Gorge and the waterfall itself. On reaching the gorge, the final part of the hike is carried out by means of a chain ladder to the very top. This extra push is well worth the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains that only the Drakensberg can provide.
In the 1800s the Thukela River formed a natural border between the Zulu Kingdom to the northeast and the Colony of Natal to the south.
British forces were responsible for the construction of Fort Pearson and Fort Tenedos about 10 kilometres from the river mouth in 1879. The two forts remain as a testament to a more turbulent past and provide an interesting historical detour.
As the Thukela River winds its way through the small rural towns of Colenso and Bergville, a number of monuments and memorials mark the sites of bloody battles fought between colonial forces and resident farmers. At Kranskop, on the edge the river valley, you'll encounter the remains of Fort Buckingham, a remnant of the Anglo-Zulu War.
The dark military memories that are so much part of the largest river in KwaZulu-Natal are more than offset by the peace and tranquillity to be found along its upper reaches.
On its southern bank lies the Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, where more than 200 bird species have been recorded and game viewing is at its best. Take advantage of a number of hiking trails that take you into the territory of zebra, mongoose, monkey and a variety of antelope roaming freely in their natural habitat.
The Thukela Game Reserve showcases wildlife including elephant, wildebeest, warthog, hyena and buck species. Birders will delight in the presence of ground hornbills and ostrich.
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How to get here
From Johannesburg take the the N3 towards Durban and turn left after Van Reenen's Pass before the Tugela Tollgate onto the R103 leading to Ladysmith. This will take you to Colenso. The distance from Johannesburg is approximately 400 kilometres.
Best time to visit
The ideal time to visit is between March and May when the weather is not too hot.
Around the area
Visit Thanelani handicraft centre, Bergville; the Royal Natal National Park for game viewing; Rangeworthy Military Cemetery in Bergville; Cannibal Cavern; Kaalvoet Vrou (Barefoot woman); Mgoduyanuka settlement; Oliviershoek Laager; Retief's Pass and the Upper Thukela Blockhouse Near the John Ross bridge, 8 km from the mouth, is the site of the historic Zulu village Ndondakusuka.
Tours to do
Horse rides, 4x4 routes, guided walks, game-viewing, birding and fishing tours are offered at parks and game reserves in the vicinity of the lower Thukela.
Length of stay
There is so much to be seen along the length of the river that it would be best to spend a day or two in the region of its source and another day at one of the battlefield regions to absorb both natural and historical elements.
Where to stay
A variety of accommodation – B&Bs and cottages to rustic campsites – may be found at Bergville, Colenso, the Royal Natal National Park and Zingela Bushcamp.
What to eat
Small towns along the route have quaint local eateries as well as franchised outlets.
What's happening
Bergville Ladysmith Marathon and Bergville Cycle Race (April); Bergville-Winterton Marathon (December).
Best buys
Traditional beadwork, baskets and wood carvings are on sale at Thandalani handicraft centre between the Royal Natal National Park and Bergville.


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Iggy Azalea: It's 'Very Cool' to Be on Jennifer Lopez's New Album
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By Kathleen Perricone
It was just announced that Iggy Azalea will be rocking the Wango Tango stage this Saturday, and the Australian rapper called in to On Air with Ryan Seacrest to talk about the big event, as well as her collaboration with Jennifer Lopez.
"I was very excited to the call," she says about the music festival. "Being somebody who lives in L.A. myself, I always hear lots of good things about Wango Tango, so I'm glad to have my first time be onstage as well."
"I moved to America when I was 16," explains Iggy, who just dropped her debut, The New Classic. "I'd thought about it for a while before I did … I dropped out of school, so I was already working for about a year before I decided to make the move, and had some aspirations to come and do some secondary schooling over here which never eventuated, but I did get a rap career."
Although she was so young when she moved to Miami, the "Fancy" rapper wasn't worried. "It was slightly well-planned when you do move countries. It wasn't like I was out on a doorstep somewhere waiting for someone to come and abduct me. When you're a kid, you feel very invincible, so there wasn't much fear, just excitement for what was to come."
After working with Ariana Grande on her latest hit "Problem," next up for the 23-year-old is a collaboration with none other than J.Lo on her A.K.A. album.
"I love her," gushes Iggy. "I definitely used to sit in my bedroom as a young girl and lip-sync Jennifer Lopez songs, so it's very cool to have a song with her on her album."
So what is their song? She can't tell us just yet, but Iggy did reveal, "She actually only asked me about two weeks ago, so I didn't have to keep the secret for too long. When I opened on tour for Beyonce, I had to keep that under wraps for months, which really killed me. So this is a breeze."
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This is a solid car that is extremely fun to drive. Even with its age and miles, it still drives better than the brand-new cars; it's smooth, fast, responsive and solid. If you've driven a BMW, then you understand. I have only used synthetic oil and premium 91 octane Top-Tier gasoline. Mechanically, it has been maintained through a BMW dealership and independent BMW specialty shops and runs like new. Aesthetically there are some signs of age and use. Details below.
-Sport Package
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-5-speed manual transmission
-black leather interior
-clear markers all around (no ugly orange)
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-Pioneer 12-disc CD Changer in trunk
-Rockford Fosgate 700-watt amp and two 10-inch Rockford Fosgate P3 800-watt dual voice-coil subwoofers in a sealed box (likely keeping this, but may negotiate to leave it installed)
-Aluminum ///M package hand-brake
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-The electronics on the original key went bad. Rather than buy a new key, I programmed another key to the car. The result is that you need both keys: one for the ignition, one for keyless entry. You can purchase a new key if it bothers you. It didn't bother me.
-The lock cylinder was destroyed during an attempted break-in, so you cannot manually unlock the car. Can also be fixed if you wish.
-Power steering disabled. Takes some effort parallel parking and such, but otherwise feels much more solid and connected to the road. I feel it enhances to sport package and handling characteristics of the car, but I realize it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
-Exterior blemishes: dent/faded paint on front passenger-side fender; worn paint on trunk lid from a bike rack attachment; scuff on right passenger-side rear bumper.
-Interior blemishes: torn driver's seat; visible wear on shift knob and steering wheel. The rest of the interior is like new as I rarely had passengers.
-Salvage title (theft recovery).
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Carmen Santos - from Cayey, Puerto Rico
Candies should be placed in an air tight container and stored at low humidity between 55-65°F. Your cabinet would be a great place as long as it is not over your stove. If stored in these conditions, candies can be stored for at least 18 months.


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Rail Capacity Utilization: Rail Passenger Load Factor
Rail Capacity Utilization: Rail Passenger Load Factor
Monthly data, not seasonally adjusted
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Load factor measures usage by capacity. It is calculated by dividing passenger miles (the aggregation of trip lengths for individual passengers) by seat miles (the sum of the products of total seats available and total miles traveled for individual trains).
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|Percent change from same month previous year
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SOURCE: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Monthly Performance Reports, available at http://www.amtrak.com/ as of February 2009.


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Mott The Hoople guitarist unsure about band's future
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Mott The Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs says it's possible the band has played its last shows.
The rocker tells MusicRadar.com that after the band's 40th anniversary reunion in 2009, he and frontman Ian Hunter wanted to do more, but "the other guys weren't sure." He adds that four years then passed before they got the band back together again, so he has "no idea" if anything will follow their recent UK tour.
But Ralphs also admits he's "never had a plan" regarding his career, but simply tried to "get with the people you like to play with, and try to do the best you can."
Mott The Hoople did document the final concerts of their latest reunion tour. The CD/DVD set "Mott The Hoople: Live 2013" features highlights from the band's shows in November in London and Manchester, England. The three-disc set is slated for release later this month.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
As part of the new look of www.AllstateSugarBowl.org, the website's history section has been greatly expanded. The history section includes many stories that highlight the rich tradition from the first 75 years of the Classic, including stories on No. 1 teams and Heisman Trophy winners, a ranking of the top Sugar Bowls of all-time, photo galleries of the game's Most Valuable Players and all of the game program covers, as well as recaps and statistics from each game. The site's history section will continue to expand and this week, the Allstate Sugar Bowl turns back the clock to 1975 and the first Sugar Bowl to be played in the Louisiana Superdome. Befitting a legendary building, two legendary coaches, Alabama's Bear Bryant and Penn State's Joe Paterno, matched wits in the contest.


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Aaronovitch, Ben. Midnight Riot
Peter Grant is a rookie cop working the streets in London when, while guarding a crime scene, he meets a most unusual witness: a ghost. The ghost describes the crime to Grant in detail and Grant is able to determine that no one but an actual witness would know those details. While waiting out another evening for the ghost to show back up, Grant meets Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale. Nightingale, though few outside the upper echelons know it, is a wizard working in a special branch designated to investigate crimes of a supernatural order…and he needs an apprentice. Since Grant has already demonstrated a sensitivity to the other world, he's given the job. Now the rookie cop is also a rookie wizard, bringing his modern scientific outlook into the work. A murderer is stalking the city, killing seemingly at random—but soon, Nightingale and Grant are able to discern the pattern. Meanwhile, Grant has to learn magic, mediate a feud between the warring genius loci of the rivers of London, and try not to make too much of a fool of himself in front of the various women in his life.
Fast-paced, clever, and original, "Midnight Riot" is a promising series start. Sure to be a hit with fans of Jim Butcher's "Dresden Files" series!


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WATCH: 'Full House' stars reprise roles, sing to Jimmy Fallon on 'Late Night'
The stars of "Full House" took their reunion to Wednesday's "Late Night withJimmy Fallon," reprising their roles asDanny Tanner, Uncle Jesse and Joey Gladstone.
In the skit, John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier comfort Fallon as he struggles with leaving "Late Night" and moving to the "Tonight Show."
After the sentimental "Full House" music plays, the guys sing their famous "Teddy Bear" song to Fallon.
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