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During the Cue Set today, we watch a Brain Pop video that describes the taxes that the English placed on colonists. As scholars watch, we ask ourselves the following question: What is the relationship between all of the acts Britain passed and the American colonists?
The idea here is that scholars will watch the video and will build a background regarding the different acts that Britain passed. Also, scholars will access any prior knowledge that they may have regarding this content. Moreover, they will begin to practice the skill of describing the relationship between 2 or more concepts, ideas or individuals in a "low stakes" environment. Watching a video on Brain Pop is much easier than reading a complex text. Here are scholars watching the video
Scholars will write a T-chart in their notebooks - on one side they write the Acts Britain passed, on the other, they write American colonists. As we watch the movie, scholars jot down what they learn about each. Then, at the end, they ask themselves, "How do these two relate to one another?"
I pause a few times during the video to make sure that scholars all are actively taking notes, listening and able to glean information from a video source. This gives scholars who are having a tough time a chance to catch up and provides scholars with an accountability check to ensure engagement. Here is a photograph of a scholar taking notes.
During the teaching strategy today, we read a text from ReadWorks entitled Colonization and Revolutionary War. Although this text is labeled at a 4th grade reading level, the lexile level is an 820 which is within the 5th grade band for complexity. This is a on the lower end of the 5th grade band, so I am providing less support in reading the text today.
We do a very brief cloze reading (first paragraph). During a cloze reading, I read out loud to scholars and we all have a copy of the same text. I pause upon some words and phrases. As I pause, scholars fill-in-the-blank with the paused upon word or phrase. This enhances engagement and provides all scholars will access to the text.
As we read, we consider the following question:
*How do the new laws issued by Britain influence the American colonists? How does the American reaction influence the British?
I model a new strategy for my scholars today by showing them how to highlight new laws in one color, American colonists reaction in a different color and the British reaction in a third color. Then, I model asking myself out loud, "How are these ideas and events related?" Here is the first paragraph highlighted.
Providing scholars with a strategy and a think aloud will enable them to perform this skill on their own. It is also helpful to some of the visual and kinesthetic learners.
During the Guided Practice, scholars finish reading the text in partnerships. Then, they create a Look Book Foldable to illustrate the relationship between the new laws, the American colonists and the British. Click here to discover How to make a Layered Look Book.
I have scholars create a Look Book foldable because it is a nice way to illustrate the relationship - the taxes caused the American colonists to become outraged, and this caused the British to make more laws. Also, this is a great strategy for your visual and tactile learners. It feels like an art project and less like school. I know that scholars will need this for tomorrow's lesson on writing their PCR's. It will serve as a great graphic organizer to help them create their response.
Here are some hardworking scholars!
During this time scholars rotate through 3 stations. I start the time by reviewing our checklist items for the week and explicitly state what should be completed by the end of the day. This holds scholars accountable to their work thereby making them more productive. Then, I give scholars 20 seconds to get to the place in the room where they will be for the first rotation. The first scholars who are there with all materials they need receive additions on their paychecks or positive PAWS.
During the rotations for this lesson, my small group objective today is to answer inference questions using books that are on each group's highest instructional level. My focus is this objective because it is a pre-requisite objective to RI 3 (the focus standard of this week). Scholars read a portion of the same book (different for each group depending on reading level, but the same text is read in each group). We practice recording our thinking on dry erase boards to use a different mode of recording and to keep things a little fresh. My ELL co-teacher pulls small groups that focus on RI3 - relationships between ideas, concepts and individuals within a text since this is the focus standard of the week.
The pink group will continue student-led text talk groups. Their focus question will depend upon the text they selected and the part that they read. They are always expected to use quotes to support their answer.
After the first rotation, I do a rhythmic clap to get everyone's attention. Scholars place hands on head and eyes on me so I know they are listening. Then they point to where they go next. I give them 20 seconds to get there. Again, scholars who are at the next station in under 20 seconds with everything they need receive a positive PAW or a paycheck addition. We practice rotations at the beginning of the year so scholars know if they are back at my table, they walk on the right side of the room, if they are with the ELL teacher, they walk on the left side of the room and if they are at their desks, they walk in the middle of the room. This way we avoid any collisions.
At the end of our rotation time I give scholars 20 seconds to get back to their desks and take out materials needed for the closing part of our lesson. Timing transitions helps to make us more productive and communicates the importance of our learning time.

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PPTP-VPN on Stock Kernel
Attention: What ever you do, you do it on your own risk
You have to have firmware 1.34 already installed and opened for telnet access. If not, you can find a guide here: Open Stock Firmware LS-XHL
You need to have the optware IPKG system installed on your device. If not, you can find a guide here: Ipkg_on_the_Linkstation_(for_end-users)
For enabling the Microsoft MPPE-Encryption we need a kernel-Module that can be loaded by the stock kernel. For this you need to download the following package:
For Firmwares before 1.34 this also may work, but it's unknown if the needed Kernel-Modules are also available.
What's the aim
The aim is to realize a PPTP VPN-Server, that allows users to dial in, establish a PPTP-Tunnel, and work remotely on the LS (or your network).
What is needed
The good news are: if you have downloaded the package above, and if you are running Firmware 1.34 with the optware IPKG Feed, the basics are there.
The bad news: we need to add a kernel-module, the PPTP-Server (POPTOP) and need to configure the things.
How to install the MPPE Kernel Module
Untar the package "nobody.tgz". You will find a new kernel-file and a module-archive "modules.tar". Forget the kernel-file, as we don't need that. Untar the module-archive "modules.tar".
In there you will find the following path: /drivers/net/ In this path you will find the file: ppp_mppe.ko
You need to copy this file to the modules directory of your Linkstation /lib/modules/%kernel-version%/kernel/drivers/net
Now you need to edit the file /etc/modules.conf and ADD the following:
alias tty-ldisc-3 ppp_async alias tty-ldisc-14 ppp_synctty alias ppp-compress-18 ppp_mppe alias ppp-compress-21 bsd_comp alias ppp-compress-24 ppp_deflate alias ppp-compress-26 ppp_deflate alias net-pf-47 ip_gre
Now we need to update the module-library. Just execute the following command:
depmod -a
OK, now the kernel-module is installed, and MPPE Encryption is available.
How to install the PPTP-Server
We are using the OpenSource project POPTOP as PPTP-Server. This is available in the optware feed, therefore install it with the following command:
ipkg install POPTOP
We need to note, that POPTOP is now installed with the base-dir of /opt (like all the optware-packages)
Now we need to modify the start-script of POPTOP, as there is an issue with calling the daemon. So we need to edit the file: /opt/etc/init.d/S20poptop
Line 11 in the script (starting the daemon) should look like this: /opt/sbin/pptpd -c /opt/etc/pptpd.conf -o /etc/ppp/options.pptpd -p /var/run/pptpd.pid
The aim is, to avoid loading something from nvram (as stated originally there), because nothing can be read from nvram.
Now edit the pptp.conf file in /opt/etc; It should contain at least the following:
############################################################################### # $Id: pptpd.conf 2077 2005-06-10 07:18:16Z jeanfabrice $ # Sample Poptop configuration file /etc/pptpd.conf # Changes are effective when pptpd is restarted. ############################################################################### # TAG: ppp # Path to the pppd program, default '/usr/sbin/pppd' on Linux # ppp /usr/local/sbin/pppd # TAG: option # Specifies the location of the PPP options file. # By default PPP looks in '/etc/ppp/options' # option /etc/ppp/options.pptpd # localip YOUR.IP.ADDRESS.HERE # This is the IP-Address of you linkstation remoteip YOUR.IP.ADDRESS.POLL-Start-POOL-End # The addresses that will be assigned to clients, e.g.: 192.168.0.200-230
Now we need to move the file /opt/etc/ppp/options.pptpd to /etec/ppp as the ppp-daemon looks there
mv /opt/etc/ppp/options.pptpd /etc/ppp
You can also edit this file, but all the needed things are usually already in there.
Adding allowed users
To add users to the PPTP-VPN-Server you need to edit the following file: /etc/ppp/chap-secrets
There you can add usernames, the PPTPD-Server as VPN-Server, passwords, and allowed Remote-IP-Adresses
What is left to do for you?
Now you can start the PPTP-Server (or reboot the maching, as it gets started automatically with optware).
Otherwise you can call: /opt/etc/init.d/S20poptop start
On the client-side you have to configure the PPTP-Client withthe UName/PW from /etc/ppp/chap-sectrets.
That should do the job.
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Chris Brown was involved in a car accident last Tuesday after his Range Rover crashed into a Mercedes in Los Angeles. Though video shows the singer exchanging information with the other driver, TMZ reported Monday that Brown may have withheld information he was legally required to divulge.
"Chris Brown allegedly refused to give the driver he rear-ended his driver's license #. We're told he also gave the woman incorrect insurance info," TMZ said.
Brown could get up to four years in prison for violating the terms of his probation, if it's determined that the musician left the scene without providing correct details to the other driver.
But sources from Brown's camp later told TMZ that the 24-year-old did disclose the correct insurance information and had attempted to contact the driver of the other car. The sources also claimed that the woman hung up on his lawyer's attempts to contact her by phone.


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BOISE, Idaho — The stricken captain of a United Airlines flight that made an emergency landing died at a hospital, officials said.
The man was still alive when he arrived at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center but died overnight while undergoing treatment, spokeswoman Jennifer Krajnik said Friday. A Boise airport spokeswoman said Thursday that the man suffered an apparent heart attack. The cause of death has not been announced.
Passenger Ken Martin told Seattle TV station KOMO a first-year resident doctor sitting next to him volunteered to help perform CPR. She told Martin the pilot appeared to weigh over 300 pounds and was taken into the first class cabin where CPR was performed.
Passenger Bryant Magill described a calm scene onboard.
"I'm really impressed with all the flight attendants," Magill told KOMO. "They kept themselves calm. They kept it professional. There was no panic on the plane."
The airline did not give the pilot's name, citing privacy reasons.
"I am sad to confirm that our co-worker passed away last night. Our thoughts are with his family at this time," spokeswoman Christen David said in an email.
Another off-duty United pilot was onboard and helped land the plane, David said.
United flight 1603 from Houston to Seattle diverted to Boise for the medical emergency. The flight landed safely about 8 p.m. local time and was met by paramedics who took the pilot to the hospital. The Boeing 737-900 had 161 passengers and a crew of six on board.
David says another pilot flew the original plane and passengers to Sea-Tac Airport.


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NWSB Managing editor and Seattle Seahawks writer "Q" tells us the complete Seahawks team schedule and 2012 Matchups. Free agency is winding down, the NFL Draft is less than two weeks away and you can even head to your favorite sportsbook and find NFL Futures odds out there. All is good! Pete Carroll and John Schneider the pressure is now on in the 2012 NFL Draft.
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Super Rugby round seven
Lealiifano proves mettle in Brumbies win
March 31, 2013
Christian Lealiifano remained calm under pressure against the Bulls © Getty Images
It was one of those Super Rugby moments that may not only define the Brumbies' season - but also an individual career.
Brumbies vice-captain Christian Lealiifano once again showed why many consider him destined for Australia, calmly slotting a long-range penalty goal at the death to deliver a dramatic 23-20 win over the Bulls in Canberra on Saturday night.
Dead in front, 41 metres out, it was by no means an easy kick. Rugby website Rucking Good Stats calculated a probability of Lealiifano making the kick six times out of every 10 attempts.
That said, he'd already nailed five from six shots for the night, outperforming Bulls sharpshooter Morne Steyn.
But the Brumbies had just squandered an 11-point second-half lead and Lealiifano says he felt the pressure to dig his side back out of trouble.
"A few of the boys sort of tried not to look me in the eye," Lealiifano said. "It was a bit patchy where it was, and I tried to move it forward and do all those kinds of things to try and sneak it in. Luckily enough it went over."
It's not the first time the 25-year-old has plucked a Super Rugby win at the death for the Brumbies, having done so against the Cheetahs in round three last year before his season was cruelled by a season-ending ankle injury.
Appointed as a vice-captain of the side by coach Jake White at the start of this season, Lealiifano said he feels it's his responsibility to perform for the side when it matters most.
"Those kind of moments, you try to step up and if you hit them well you're a good leader, if you don't, (everyone asks) 'What's wrong with this leader?'" Lealiifano said.
The successful penalty kick has kept the Brumbies on top of the Super Rugby ladder ahead of the Chiefs and five points ahead of nearest conference rivals, the Queensland Reds.
Captain Ben Mowen joked he was one of the players that couldn't look Lealiifano in the eye before the kick.
"But one of the big reasons Jake named him vice-captain is because he's a natural leader and can do that under pressure," Mowen said. You want guys to step up and take moments like that and he's proven it time and time again."
The Brumbies celebrated hard after winning despite letting slip an 11-point advantage (video available only in Australia)
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This is a little routine I posted on another site a while back, regarding how easy it is to argue in defense of the right for same sex marriage. The argument against it always devolves into the biblical realm, which makes it very simple to triumph over.
Random bigot: I wish those gays would shut up about not being allowed to marry each other.
Rational straight person: I don't understand it either, but then again I'm straight, so it just isn't my thing. Hey, do you like anchovies on your pizza?
Random bigot: God no. Anchovies are disgusting.
Rational straight person: I don't either! Hey - will you sign a petition with me to outlaw anchovies on pizza?
Random bigot: Uhhh, no. That's a stupid idea. Why the hell would I care what some idiot puts on their pizza?
Rational straight person: Then why would you care if two men or two women get married?
Random bigot: Because that's disgusting.
Rational straight person: Disgusting like anchovies on a pizza?
Random bigot: Don't gimme that crap. That's totally different.
Rational straight person: I don't get it. Neither of these things impacts you personally, you just think they are both gross. So why is one not legal while the other one is?
Random bigot: The Bible says it's wrong – that's why.
Rational straight person: That's true. Hey - will you sign a petition with me to outlaw divorce?
Random bigot: Uhhh, no. That's a stupid idea. Why the hell would I care whether people get divorced? I've been divorced twice myself.
Rational straight person: The Bible says it's wrong – that's why.
Done and done.
Views: 497
Shades of the conversation in the film Spartacus between Crassus and Antoninus about oysters and snails ... except that the purpose of that conversation was rather different!
When you take away the Bible as justification to ban gay marriage (or any gay activity), those opposed to it are flummoxed to come up with a reason to support their position.
As that shows they only have a religious reason to do it, and not a secular one, there is no room for that in law.
I would sign a petition outlawing anchovies.
As reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, Garfunkel and Oates video Sex With Ducks (a commentary on Pat Robertson) with over two million hits. It explains quite succinctly the religious argument against gay marriage (what a hoot)
Nice conversation. People are starting to understand that their own marriage is not threatened by someone else's, and there's no rational reason to discriminate.
There actually are antigay atheists. They pop up on nexus once in a while. Basically their argument is that gays are evil criminal perverts who rape children, and gay is unnatural, and they're icky. Then there's a flurry of back and forth heated discussion, they usually wind up violating the terms of service, posting spam and hate language, and wind up being kicked off. Charlie Check'm is a fine example - you can google on him for some laughs, he's vile and stupid at the same time. I won't link to him. He seems to have faded into obscurity. One or two are others are around but are more muted, basically thinking the gayz iz icky.
There are also atheist people who are sexist, or racist, or both. I wish there were not, but there are.
Jeez - I don't think I've ever encountered someone ignorant enough to advocate discrimination of gays yet free thinking enough to admit there are no gods. Thanks for the warning - that would probably have blown my mind if I weren't prepared. Your comment makes we wonder how sincere these clowns are in their atheism. Last night, I happened upon this article from 2008 by PZ Meyers, which was intriguing. Is there any truth to this?
Hmph. Why PZ would be dissing us is beyond me. One thing he has wrong is the founder of this site, being Brother Richard. What's up with the rest of his and the commenters' claims is beyond me.
Fact is, with this whole Atheist+ business going on, PZ's credibility ain't that great with me, so if he wants to cast asparagus without really checking his facts, it's a horse on him.
Funny thing is, I got so disappointed with the ever increasing level of stupidity at a blog site I used to frequent, that I figured it was time to find a new one. One that focussed on atheism just made sense, and I knew PZ was big on blogging so I googled him. Eventually I noticed that he was a member of AN, which I was unfamiliar with, so I joined it myself. PZ is indirectly the reason I am here, and the first potentially negative article I see about AN is authored by PZ - go figure.
I attended the Reason Rally in DC last March, and while I didn't get the opportunity to talk to him myself, I heard several people talking in the crowd about how approachable and friendly PZ was. He gave a decent speech too. I'd still rather listen to or read Sam Harris any day, however.
Future, I wouldn't worry about that 4 year old PZ post. I've been on since 2008. I don't have the details any more, but there was an initial controversy about the original AN team having a connection to a christian group. Im not sure what it was, but in my mind it's something about having shared the same web developer. As things progressed, they were actually openly atheist, but left and that is when Richard Haynes (Brother Richard) took the reins. He's strongly atheist, speaks at meetings, and advocates for atheism.
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Back-To-School Prayer Night A back-to-school prayer night on August 24, 2010, at the Forbes Road High School auditorium. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be open to the public. All are welcome to come and begin the new school year with a blanket of prayer.
Sideling Hill Church Homecoming Sideling Hill Christian Church will be celebrating its 65th annual homecoming on Sunday, September 5. Services include Sunday School at 9;30 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m., with guest speaker Mac Miller providing the message, followed by a basket lunch at noon. An afternoon service will be held at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. William Swope providing the message and special music by the Country Christians. There will also be a hymn sing at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. The church is located at 10424 Sipes Mill Road, Needmore.
Family Outdoor Movie The final movie of the summer will be "Letters To God" on Saturday, August 21. The hot dog roast will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by the movie. The movie will be shown in the pavilion but can be moved into the Fellowship Hall if needed. Bring your lawn chair. Popcorn will be served. This is all free to the public. Will be held at the St. Thomas United Methodist Church of St. Thomas. Info call 369-3409.
Flea Market The RW&BT Volunteer Fire Co. will be having a flea market at the company's picnic grounds at Broad Top City on August 28 at 8:00 a.m. Crafts, baked goods, food vendors, etc. Spaces are $10 for all. Food vendors registration will be $50. For spaces call 814-632-2495 or 814-635-2848. All are welcome.
Open Stage Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Co. will sponsor an open stage Satuday, August 28, at 6:00 p.m. The kitchen opens at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to the smoke-free, air-conditioned facility and sahre their talent. Admission is free.
Block Party Rehoboth New Life will be hosting a community block party Saturday, September 4, starting at noon until 4 p.m. at Needmore Firehall. This is a totally free event to the public. The block party will feature a free yard sale, free food and drinks, free games, free moonbounce and giant rockwall/slide, free petting zoo, free cake walk and free live music featuring local worship bands. There will also be many giveaways, including girls and boys bikes, scooters, many gift certificates and donations from local businesses. RNL will also be receiving donations for the Needmore Fire Dept. for the purchase of a thermal-imaging camera. Bring lawn chairs. For more info, call 717-496-7558, click on rnlministries.org or find us on FaceBook (Rehoboth New Life Ministries). Everyone is invited to attend.
Cruise-In A car cruise-in will be held Saturday, August 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Burnt Cabins Grist Mill. Dash plaques for the first 25 registrants. Food available at campground kitchen. More information may be obtained by calling 717-987-3244.
Bus Trip A Bus trip to Boyds Bear Country in Gettysburg to attend the 2010 BasketFest with Longaberger will be August 28. This is the sixth year for the BasketFest and basket weavers will be on site. The bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. from Giant. Tour planner is Deb Toothman and cost is $30, which includes bus, drink, snacks and games. Call for more details and to sign-up at 717-485-3718. Signup deadline is August 20. Benefits Fulton County Library Reading Program.
Restoring Honor Rally Trip Celebrate America by honoring our heroes, heritage & our future at the Restoring Honor Rally on Aug 28. Join us at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., for this nonpolitical, nonpartisan rally recognizing our 1st Amendment rights & honoring servicemen & women who fight to protect our freedom. Featuring Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Navy Seals. Proceeds donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Bus seats-$25 per person; payment in advance. First-come, first-served. Call 573- 4579 or 485-3496 or e-mail email@example.com.
Wellness Walk/Run Club The Fulton County Medical Center Wellness Walk/Run Club meets every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at Lions Club Park, McConnellsburg, for one-, threeand five-mile mapped run/walks. No membership fee. Call Allison Fraker for more details at 717-485-2870, ext. 6390.
Meet Your Neighbor A Meet Your Neighbor event will be held Saturday, August 28, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at the pavilion behind Trinity United Church of Christ. Come meet neighbors, enjoy some good food, fun and fellowship. Chicken barbecue, hot dogs, baked goods and drinks will be sold. There will be water games and face painting during the day. More information may be obtained by calling 717-328- 2769.
Sight & Sound Trip McConnellsburg United Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a bus trip to the Sight & Sound Theatre to see "Joseph" on Saturday, September 11. The bus will leave the Presbyterian Church at 11:30 a.m. and be returning between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Cost is $100 for adults, $75 for teens (13-18 years), $50 for children (3-12 years). The cost includes transportation, a meal at Hershey Farms and ticket for the show. More information may be obtained by calling Jack Rhodes at 717-987-3464.
Tribute To Elvis Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Co. will sponsor a tribute to Elvis in concert by Jeff Krick at Forbes Road High School Auditorium on September 18. Food stand opens at 5:00 p.m. and meet Jeff from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Showtime is 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at door. For tickets, call 717-987-3783, 717-987-3210 or 814-259-9918 or send self-addressed envelope with check or money order to HAVFCO, Jeff Krick Tickets, PO Box 537, Hustontown, PA 17229. Check Jeff out at jeffkrick.com.
Benefit Concert Chris Woodward and Shin Diggin benefit concert for Mason Dixon Chapter Hunters Helping Kids at the Longhorn Salon and Dance Hall Shippensburg August 21, 2010. Doors open at 6.00 p.m. All proceeds go to Hunters Helping Kids. Tickets are $5 a person. Games, raffles and drawing will be available and kids can sign up for hunts. For tickets, call 717-485-5529 or 717-404-4833. No Alcohol allowed.
Golf Tournament The Chamber of Commerce will hold its 14th annual golf tournament on Friday, August 20, at Great Cove Golf Course. Price of $65 per golfer includes greens and cart fees, meal with beverages, snacks and gift bag. Scramble format, may make up own teams with only one player with 9 handicap or less. For entry form contact Fulton County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, 201 Lincoln Way West, Suite 101, McConnellsburg. Phone 485-4064 to pick up entry at Great Cove Golf Course Pro Shop.
Hunter-Trapper Education Course A Hunter-Trapper education course will be held September 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and September 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Fulton County Pistol and Rifle Club. Preregistration is required at PGC Web site at www.pgc.state.pa.us. Click on education/ hunter education class schedule. Class limit is 65 students. Bring bag lunch for Saturday. This is the final traditional course in Fulton County this year. For general information only, contact the South Central Region at 814-643-1831.
Trap Shoots Trap shoot practice will be held every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Pistol and Rifle Club. The third Sunday of each month will be a 100-target shoot starting at noon.
Fulton House Museum Display The Fulton County Historical Society has a display of old kitchen utensils and local needlework at the Fulton House on temporary loan. Summer hours are every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with additional hours by request. The exhibit is free and includes the society's permanent museum collection plus books, shirts and other items available for purchase.
COPE Meeting COPE's Parent Support Group will meet at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, August 26, at the Head Start building. The topic will be "Family Networking." More information or directions may be obtained by calling Shay at 717-485-4417 or Kenny at 717-485-5038.
Garden Club Meeting North End Garden Club will meet Tuesday, August 24, at Knobsville United Methodist Church at noon. Bring items to donate for a silent auction to support the club's community service projects. New members welcome. More information may be obtained by calling Joyce Tucker at 717-485-4789.
Scout Meeting Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 meets every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in McConnellsburg. It is open to all boys 11-18 years of age. Monetary donations and help will be accepted. More information may be obtained by contacting the Scoutmaster Martin Seylar at 717-485-4093.
Conservation Board Meetings Fulton County Conservation District Board of Directors monthly meetings for 2010 will be held on the following dates and times: September 9, 7:30 p.m.; October 14, 7:30 p.m.; November 11, 10:30 a.m.; and December 9, 10:30 a.m. The budget and finance, personnel and programs and services committees meet one-half hour prior to the regular board meeting. All district meetings are held in the Conservation District board room located at 216 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, unless otherwise noted.
Food/Yard Sale A food and yard sale will be held at Clear Ridge Community Building September 2 and 3 at 8:00 a.m. Served will be soup, sandwiches and pies.
Center Festival Center United Methodist Church will be having its final festival Saturday, August 28, at 4:00 p.m. The church is located one-half mile off Rt. 655 on Dublin Mills Road. Turkey or ham dinners will be served with choice of fixings. Other goodies will be available, such as sandwiches, soup, cake, pie and homemade ice cream. All are welcome.
Chicken BBQ/Bake Sale A chicken barbecue and bake will be held Saturday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Rock Hill Mennonite Church. The church is located three miles south of McConnellsburg on Route 522. Turn right onto Back Run Road and left onto Rock Hill Road. Additional information may be obtained by calling 485-9498.
Chicken BBQ A chicken barbecue will be held Saturday, September 18, at Burnt Cabins Grist Mill at 4:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and under 10 is free. A cancer benefit auction will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available on site or call 717-987-3244. No alcoholic beverages. Homemade ice cream will also be sold.
Chicken BBQ Needmore Fire Co. is having a chicken barbecue on Sunday, August 22, at 11:00 a.m. Menu will be half a chicken, baked beans, applesauce, cake and roll.
School Picnic A "I'm Not Going Back To School Picnic" for all former school employees will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 11:30a.m., at the Lions Club pavilion in McConnellsburg. More information may be obtained by calling 485-3628.
Pig Roast A pig roast will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church August 28. Everyone is welcome. Bring family and a covered dish. The roast pig, drinks and other amenities will be provided. Seating is available, however, feel free to bring lawn chairs. There is no charge, but a freewill offering will be taken for the musicians. Music by The Silver Creek Band will be at 4:00 p.m., roast pig supper at 5:00 p.m. and music at 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 226 Ebenezer Church Road, Needmore. More information may be obtained by calling 717-573-2616.
Festival Siloam United Methodist Church will hold a festival August 21, at 4:00 p.m. Served will be sandwiches, soup, pie, homemade ice cream. The Country Christians will provide the music. The church is located south of Harrisonville on Rt. 655. All are welcome.
Ice Cream Festival Fairview United Methodist Church will hold an ice cream festival September 11. The church is locat- ed four miles north of Hustontown on North Hess Road. Homemade ice cream, soups, sandwiches, french fries and desserts will be for sale. The festivals will begin at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Free Meal A free meal will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Third Street, McConnellsburg, the second Tuesday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in for fellowship and good food.
Invasive Plant Workshop The Invasive Plant Management Field Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, August 28, at 844 Oakleaf Road, McConnellsburg. The program is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 per person and includes refreshments and handout materials. Preregistration for this workshop is required prior to Friday, August 20, 2010. For registration or additional information, contact Penn State Cooperative Extension at 717-485-4111 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Space is limited, so register early.
Forbes Road Back-To-School Orientation Forbes Road School District will be holding a back-to-school orientation for students starting K-4, kindergarten, first grade, seventh grade and new enrollees at the high school. Orientation at both buildings is set for Monday, August 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. The elementary orientation will end at 8 p.m., and the high school's event will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
Forbes Road Open House Forbes Road School District is holding an open house for students and parents on Thursday, September 23, between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Students enrolled in K-4 through 12th grade are encouraged to attend.
Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church Photos Wanted Friends of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church is seeking old photographs of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church and/or activities that took place in the churchyard to copy for display at the Friends' Oct. 2, 2010, worship service at the church. The 2 p.m. service will celebrate the brick church building's 175th anniversary. All photos will be returned and should be submitted to the Friends by Sept. 1, 2010. Contact Lindsay R. Mellott, Friends secretary, at 717-573-4221 for details.
SF Pre-Kindergarten Registration Southern Fulton School district has a few openings in the pre-kindergarten program for the 2010-11 school year. If you have children who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2010, please call the elementary at 717-294-3400 to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Hospice Volunteers Needed Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Inc. is offering free hospice volunteer training sessions for individuals who would like to visit and provide support to local clients and families coping with terminal illness. Sessions will be held at Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, Tuesdays, October 12, 19 and 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More information and registration may be obtained by calling 717-217-3520.
School Supplies Fulton Catholic Mission will be collecting school supplies for students who attend the schools in Fulton County. The public drop-off areas are Fulton County Catholic Mission, Save-a-Lot, Snyder's Insurance Agency, Dott Store in Warfordsburg, Keller's Country Store, Hustontown and Park Station in Fort Littleton. Further information may be obtained by calling Sister Margie at 485-5917. The mission will have available free school supplies on Monday, August 23, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the social hall of St. Stephen Catholic Church in McConnellsburg.
Pittman Reunion The Pittman reunion will be held Sunday, August 22, at 1:00 p.m., behind Tuscarora Senior Center, Route 75 south, Mercersburg. Those attending should bring one hot and one cold dish, drinks and an item for the sale. Utensils will be supplied. Call Vonnie at 328-5483 or 496-7155.
Hendershot Reunion The annual Hendershot reunion will be held Sunday, August 22, at Buck Valley Park. Games for children. Lunch will begin about 1:15 p.m. All are welcome.
MHS Class Reunion McConnellsburg Class of 1980 will be having their 30th class reunion on August 21, 2010, at Great Cove Golf Course. For more information contact Becky (Buterbaugh) Souders at 717-485-5791 or Susie (Souders) Mellott at 717-573-2237.
SF Class Reunion Southern Fulton High School Class of 1960 will hold their reunion at the Presbyterian Church Faith Center in Warfordsburg, August 28. Gathering will be at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m., followed by a short program. For dinner reservations, contact Dotti Layton Akers at 814-784-5551.
Knepper/Shaver Reunion The 51st Knepper/Shaver families reunion will be held Saturday, August 21. The reunion will start at 11:00 a.m. with a ride on the East Broad Top Railroad for those interested at Rock Hill, followed by a covered dish lunch at Center Church Community building at approximately 1:00 p.m. Bring a favorite covered-dish or two. All descendants are expected and welcome. Games and fellowship for all.


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11 Trillionaires Within Two Generations?
The world's wealth is growing but get this: Someday soon the world will see its first trillionaires. MarketWatch's Thomas Bemis takes a look at some key findings from the latest Credit Suisse global wealth report. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Diasterpiece Senior Wednesday 07/11/2012, 00:18
Ok so we all know clans on urban rivals are based on a particular culture seldom pop/music culture. But I dont see any clan which is a GOOD representative for rock culture. I know many of you will point to junkz and particular characters like Malmoth and Acid DC. But can anyone seriously look at junkz say it's a good representation of rock culture? Junkz is indeed a good name for the clan since it's like a mix of white hip hop, 80s and 90s pop, 90's japanese cultures to sum it up, I would say from a very narrow perspective, the guy(s) that made urban rivals lived in through the 80s and 90s, were more into hip hop and anything music/pop culture related that wast really in the realm of their interest but popular during their time, they threw into the junkz waste basket. And god, please dont say berzerk either. Yes I know, Elvis, the king, lizzy, and taylor but seriously guys this clan is like a redneck power gang. I keed, but seriously, it's no representation of rock culture. Quite an accurate representation of imaginary characters in urban rivals who happened to stay in an imaginary motel when an imaginary gas leak somehow transforms into superhuman beings and literal rednecks.
And yes I know I know, by now your throat should be sore from shouting "TOO MANY CLANS, TOO MANY CLANS!" at your computer, but my plea is this, when you do make a new clan, PLEASE make it a clan based on rock culture. Better yet, based on metal since theres alot of characters you can make off the bat.
Diasterpiece Senior Wednesday 07/11/2012, 00:58
Yes, I wanted it to be more of a 'metal based' clan all along since i do like metal. However, it's also a convenient way for UR to introduce a rock culture clan since it's more of a heavier, darker tone than rock and also theres a clearer distinction from rock-and-roll. By the way, I think people should stop calling rock from the 90s onward 'rock and roll'. It's really a dated term, ok to use on the beatles and elvis and etc. not ok otherwise. Just how I feel.
ghelas Titan E X C A L I B U R Wednesday 07/11/2012, 02:06
UR clans are based on archetypes rather than specific representations of everyone's favorite thing. There's a 99.9% chance that a metal-based clan will not happen because it is too conceptually similar to the Junkz. Similarly underrepresented are sushi chefs (we have just ONE in FPC,) poker players (just one card shark in Montana,) furries (Jungo's Ld, but where are the rest?) cannibals (only Tino) ...I could keep going.
Diasterpiece Senior Wednesday 07/11/2012, 04:47
Yeah, frozn, snowmen and yetis, vortex, aliens, sakhorum aliens, pussycats, you know, bangers, hip hop, oh wait, that's junkz isnt it or...? Dissolve bangers! Yeah that was lame, I need sleep asap.
In no way is Junkz conceptually made to fill in the archetype for rock, in fact, its a whole lot easier to say that it's another hip hop group than it is a rock group. Let's just say it's middle ground and it's pop. So where's rock??? Dont concerts in clint city have double guitars? Crowd surfing? Pyrotechnics? Guitar smashing? Headbanging? Moshing? Groupies? Where did the most popular hand sign, the devil's horns come from??? How is rock not an archetype??? Did clint city exile all people in rock? It's true metal is sort of a specific genre and that's exactly why I thought it would be a nice basis for a clan for two reasons. One, to edge it away from the junkz comparison, two, metal is a very composite theme on its own. When you think of rock, you loosely picture an average band, a singer, guitarist, bassist and drummer, no persisting theme, but when you think of metal, you think dark clothes, leather jackets, long haired guys headbanging, spiky accessories and everyone doing the iconic devil's horns sign. It's a theme on it's own. Though it maybe specific, metal is still a big culture that UR wont run out of characters to make and it wont be so far fetched to reach out and put guys from hard rock like Slash in.
mahawirasd Imperator Immortality Wednesday 07/11/2012, 04:48
+1 Ghelas.
If anything, the clans designed as a motley crew rather than a group filled with the same types of people allows card designs to stay fresh and permits it to grow in all its aspects - design, background story, and ability.
imagine if we had JUST ONE sport instead of the all-stars. Things would get boring quite easily quite fast.
UM_AaaBattery Moderator URBAN MADNESS Sunday 11/11/2012, 13:10
I'm still wanting a history clan , but you can never be sure what Urban Rivals will do next.
fantasyfreakvi Titan United Army Sunday 11/11/2012, 17:59
A "Metal"clan seems like it would be a bit too narrow. I'd much rather the next clan be a Medieval clan. It would be a lot more varied. They could have characters based on King Arthur, Robin Hood, several Disney films, the Lord of the Rings, Legend of Zelda, etc,, as well as just having regular medieval archetypes like jesters and dragons. Heck, they could even have a LARPer trying to fit in.
As for explaining how they're there? Well, maybe the Vortex could screw up and pull them into the present somehow, idk.
TheDoomBug Colossus Limit Break Sunday 11/11/2012, 23:17
An ancient culture clan would be cool. How about an underground warrior tribe that rides giant bugs with simple weapons (and maybe a little magic) that was discovered by the surface by way of some mining operation?
Alternatively, home owner's association. Middle class of Clint City rise up. Viva Suburbia!
I get what your going for Disaster, but with Junkz and Bangers already here, adding another music-based "fight for your right to party" clan seems like a waste of potential clan slot. Also, it would make the rockers that aren't in your clan look misplaced.


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5:15–6 pm: Special viewing of Ceramics of the Islamic World, Brantley Gallery, Portland Art Museum
6 pm Reception; 6:30 pm Program, Miller Room, Mark Building, Portland Art Museum
Free & open to the public
Dr. Davis addressed the complex characterizations of the ideal warrior in the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings. Written by Abu'l Qasim Firdausi at the end of the tenth century, the Shahnameh traces the course of Persian history from Creation to the mid-seventh century. The Shahnameh is packed with tales of the astonishing prowess of legendary warriors who vanquished enemies both human and supernatural—dragons, witches, and demons. What makes the Shahnameh a work of enduring interest is the way that Firdausi also explores the interior emotional states of his heroes. Indomitable on the battlefield, these princes and paladins were caught in webs of political intrigue and moral conflict.
Dr. Davis' lecture was prefaced by a viewing of the Portland Art Museum's new collection, 'Ceramics of the Islamic World.' The Ottis Collection includes an ongoing gift of 300 vessels and tiles from a broad swath of the Islamic world stretching from Morocco to Iran. The thirty pieces currently on view date from the 9th century Abbasid era through the early 20th century. The imagery of the exhibit enlivened the audience's voyage into Persian myth and history with Dr. Davis.
Maribeth Graybill, curator of Asian Art at the Portland Art Museum, introduced Dr. Davis and his work. Davis lectured at the invitation of the Asian Art Council five years ago and his return was clearly anticipated by the packed audience.
Davis' translation of the Shahnameh (sha-na-MAY), or 'The Book of Kings' was named Best Book of 2006 by the Washington Post.
For the occasion of this lecture, Davis set out to describe the nature of the hero according to the Shahnameh. He realized this would be more challenging than expected when he identified a range of hero archetypes present in the Shahnameh. Written over the course of thirty years and completed in 1010 AD, Firadusi's Shanameh narrates the history of Persia prior to the Muslim conquests of the 7th century. The Shanameh begins with the creation of the world and ends with the murder of the last pre-Islamic Persian emperor, spanning fifty generations and comprising an enormous cast of characters set in disparate historical eras. Some believe that Firdausi drew his stories from one specific pre-Islamic book, while others like Davis assert that he gleaned information from a range of oral and written sources, thus accounting for the book's diversity in worldview. For the purposes of his lecture, Davis divided the text into three general phases: the mythological beginnings, legendary interim, and the later historical material. Each type of narrative ties to different ideas of heroic behavior that emerge from their particular strata into which they are embedded.
The mythological world is one of supernatural beings and dark and backward abysmal beginnings. Evil is conceived as something that attacks from the outside, rather than welling up from within human nature. Davis cited the story of Zahaq, a price who succumbed to the temptation of the devil and killed his father in order to become king of all the Arabs and Persians. The devil then tempts him once again: disguised as a king, he offers to cook Zahaq marvelous foods. In gratitude, Zahaq lets him kiss his kingly shoulders, only to find that snakes spring from his body where the devil kissed him. The snakes demand human brains and young men are sacrificed to satiate their hunger. Finally a young warrior called Faridun beats Zahaq and imprisons him beneath the largest mountain of Persia. To this day, earthquakes are attributed to the anger of Zahaq, trapped under the mountain.
Thus evil originates from an external source and constitutes an external reality, as represented by the appearance of snakes that threaten to victimize their host to the same degree as those around him. The heros of this early mythological section of the Shahnameh have no inner life; they are stark and emblematic, exhibiting basic, primal emotions such as rage, fear and envy. Humanity is portrayed as intrinsically noble until that quality is forfeited through external influence.
As the Shahnameh transitions to legendary material, the concept of evil becomes more psychological. These early heros are still cosmic, but become more subject to the destructive power of their own decisions. The malevolent world of demons gets largely humanized and interiorized, and evil now originates in the actions of specific human individuals rather than the mythological forces of darkness. Thus the youngest son of Faridun who seeks to make amends with his jealous brothers is killed by them as a result of his trusting goodness. This trope involving the fall of a noble person is repeated throughout the poem: the famous hero Sirosh is another example of a noble figure who is eventually destroyed by his own kindness. In these themes of tragedy and defeat, heros save their consciousness but lose their souls.
In the final, historical phase of the Shahnameh, the various elements of the supernatural disappear, although the concept of history is still marked by certain epic proportions. The hero Rustem serves under seven monarchs, spanning a career of 500 years! He displays many characteristics of the timeless trickster hero. Davis called attention to his weaponry, including the lariot, mace and rocks, which suggest that certain parts of the poem draw from Neolithic narratives of an ancient, pre-metal origin. Thus despite the general progression of the poem from the mythological to the historical, certain elements mix across these chronological divisions.
In the question and answer session following the lecture, Davis was asked whether the ethics of the Shahnameh should be considered pre-Islamic or post-Islamic. Davis answered that although the stories are pre-Islamic and the ethics are rooted deep in the stories, Firadusi has great respect for Islamic norms and has obviously given the poem an Islamic gloss. However, he also pointed out the difficulty in identifying the pre- and post- Islamic when Islamic norms integrated that which came before. Davis considers the hero Sirosh to represent mystical truth, a sort of proto-Sufi character. Another audience member asked about the difference between ancient, medieval and modern Persian language; Davis clarified that any educated Iranian could understand the majority of the Shanameh with only a few exceptions because for the most part vocabulary and grammar has remained consistent since the medieval era.
An astute audience member pushed Davis to discern a central argument to the text – does one particular hero stand out as exemplary of a solution? Davis answered that part of the greatness of the poem is its absolute complexity and evasion of a final answer or simple solution to the heroic quandary. The universal applicability of the Shahnameh was perhaps exemplified by his next answer, to a question about the relationship between pre-Islamic ethics and later Shia Muslim ethics. Davis suggested that one might find a parallel between the martyrdom of Hussein at Karbala and the self-sacrifice of Sirosh and other Shahnameh heros.
This rapporteur's summary was prepared by Sara Swetzoff.
Dick Davis is Professor Emeritus of Persian, Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures, Ohio State University and the most renowned translator of classical Persian poetry and prose of our time. During the winter and spring of 2013, Dr. Davis joined the Persian program at Portland State University as a visiting professor. In winter 2013 Dr. Davis taught "Introduction to Persian Literature" and "Iranian Women Writers" (both in English). In spring he taught "Persian Literature in Translation" (in Persian) and "Persian Mythology and Folklore" (in English). Dr. Davis' residency at PSU was supported by a grant from the PARSA Community Foundation in an effort to promote Persian Studies at PSU.
The Portland State University Middle East Studies Center Lecture Series podcast features audio recordings from the series, including this event. Download the audio podcast of this lecture or subscribe to the podcase to receive future episodes by clicking here.
This lecture is presented by the Portland Art Museum in conjunction with the special display of Ceramics of the Islamic World: The Ottis Collection, on view at the Museum through October 27, 2013, and co-sponsored with the Portland Art Museum's Asian Art Council.
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Note: The map and schedule for First Night Hartford published in the Dec. 31, 2001 edition of The Hartford Courant was inaccurate. Click on the graphic at right for the correct information or visit the official First Night Hartford site.
Celebrate the coming of 2002 at one of many First Night events across the state. The next morning, get a jump on your new year's resolution and participate in a 5K run or New Year's day hike. Here is a list to choose from:
13th Annual First Night Danbury
Downtown Danbury New Year's Eve celebration of the arts with over 80 performances at 20 locations in CityCenter, 2 fireworks displays (6:45 & midnight), special children's performances. 5-midnight. Call for rates. (203) 792-5095. www.housatonic.org/1stnight.htm
13th Annual First Night Hartford 2002
Various locations in the downtown area., New Year's celebration of the arts. Over twenty locations of continuous entertainment and performances in the afternoon and evening throughout the city. 2 p.m.-midnight. Fireworks at Bushnell Park at midnight. Buy admission buttons (adults $15 & kids under 15 $1) through Dec 28 at Greater Hartford Welcome Center, 45 Pratt Street. Or callfor a list of other places selling buttons. (860) 525-8629. www.firstnighthartford.com
7th Annual First Night Westport/Weston
Downtown Westport. New Year's Eve celebration through the arts with over 200 performers, 2 fireworks display over the Saugatuck River at 7 p.m. and midnight, horse drawn trolleys. 3-midnight $10 (after Dec. 25 $15). (203) 454-6699. www.firstnightww.com
5th Annual First Night Torrington
Main Street, (Downtown), Torrington. An alcohol-free celebration of the arts set for New Year's Eve. Afternoon family activities. Outdoor and indoor venues throughout downtown, plus a lineup of musicians, performers and artists. Dress warm, all walking distance of one another. Admission. Celebration from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sponsored by Main Street Action Team. Call for more information, (860) 489-5986.
A New England New Year, New Milford
On-the-Green in New Milford. An alcohol free celebration on the longest green in CT. where families and friends come to welcome in the New Year. Come celebrate! Heated Tents and Refreshments available. Happy New Year! 5-mid-night. Fireworks at midnight. Call for more information, (860) 355-3268.
"Stand-Up & Count Down!", Waterbury
Annual New Year's Eve Comedy Show at the Seven Angels Theatre where comedians direct from New York City's comedy club circuits will cause an uproar as the clock counts down to midnight. Ttwo shows--at 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Headliner J.J. Ramirez, Sherry Davey, Tom Pecora, Peter Fogel. Also featuring jazz standards and contemporary songs by WATR 1320AM Radio Host Tom Chute with special guest Joyce Follo. The ticket prices range from $38 to $60. The late show includes a champagne reception and hor d'oeuvres to ring in the New Year. For information and tickets, call the box office (203)757-4676.
New Year's Eve Labyrinth Walk, New Canaan
Walk in meditation into the new year on the Chartres 11-circuit and the Classical 7-circuit labyrinths. 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Suggested donation $10. The First Presbyterian Church, 178 Oenoke Ridge (Rte. 124), New Canaan. (203) 966-5459
New Years Day Trail Walk, Middletown
Walk the scenic snowy trails with naturalists at Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estates on Jan. 1. Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm. Free admission. 421 Wadsworth St, Middletown. Call (860) 347-1064 ext. 200 for more information. www.wadsworthmansion.com
Sleeping Giant New Year's Day Hike, Hamden
The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us in starting the new year "on the right foot," on our New Year's Day Hike. The hike is free and is open to the public. Meet at the bulletin board by the park entrance at 1:30pm. We will hike for approximately 3 hours, depending on the weather. Dress warmly, and wear comfortable and supportive shoes. Bring snacks and water, if you like. No pets, please! Sleeping Giant State Park, 200 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. (203) 272-7841. www.sgpa.org
Happy New Year Hike, Ansonia
Start 2002 off on the right foot - outdoors and exercising - by joining this brisk walk through the trails of our park. No need to register, just come. Free. Hike begins at 9 a.m. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Rd., Ansonia. (203) 736-1053.
Rotary Frosty 5K Road Race, Guilford
Fun run for families & individuals on Jan. 1. Time: 11 a.m. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. Admission: Pre-reg. $15 ind., $40 family, Race day $18 individ. $45 family. Begins at Greene Community Center 32 Church Street, Guilford, (203) 453-8068. E-Mail: email@example.com
Chilly Chili Run, Orange
Jan. 1. 5K Race to benefit the Amity Teen Center. All pre-registered participants get a T-shirt. $20 Runners, $10 walkers. Begins at 10:30 a.m. High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd. (203) 795-9351. www.hitekracing.com/chilly
Resolution Run, Weston
5K starting at 10 a.m. on January 1. Starts from Weston Town Hall, Norfield Rd. For information available at members.aol.com/_ht_a/ClubCt/Races/Weston/


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