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"How do you do it?" When people ask how I juggle my technology career with a leadership role in my company's Persons with Disabilities Employee Resource Group, on top of my home and family responsibilities, my first thought is, "Not very well!" At least, not on my own.
As women, we often feel the need to be everything to everyone. We strive for perfection, to be that "Superwoman." That is who I have strived to be my whole life, but as I've, "ahem," grown up a little and become a little wiser, I've concluded that I don't need to be a Superwoman. What a relief!
I am a strong supporter of sharing stories. Stories are powerful tools for advocacy and awareness. At my workplace, Accenture, we share our stories through Employee Resource Groups, which we have formed around common interests. We use these groups to promote education and diversity and inclusion.
As a leader in the US Disability Employee Resource Group, one of the greatest privileges I have is leading a monthly Lunch & Learn Series called "Walk in My Shoes." This series addresses a wide range of disability topics and enables our colleagues to educate each other and share their personal stories. This sharing fosters support for one another.
Our topics cover both visible and invisible disabilities–from cerebral palsy, to a variety of mental health conditions, Crohn's disease and many more. The beauty of this series is that each call is developed and presented by real people, by our colleagues and friends at all career levels sharing their own personal stories.
This forum was the trajectory for me in recognizing signs in my son that "weren't quite right" and taking steps to understand why. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not new, and, in retrospect, I should've connected the dots a lot earlier. However, I, like many others, had significant misconceptions.
I thought ADHD was purely behavioral: a hyper, misbehaved kid who wouldn't calm down and was medicated to be still. I had talked to the pediatrician each year about concerns around my son's behavior at school and in other group settings, but the doctor's perspective was that he's a healthy, "squirrelly" boy. You know, "Boys will be boys."
Others sometimes saw my son as misbehaved, loud, lazy about homework, even a bit weird. I would avoid certain situations to protect him, to avoid other people's opinions about him and about the quality of my husband and I as parents.
It was really when I began to hear the stories from others, during our Lunch & Learns on neurodiversity topics, that I found myself identifying with so many things. I didn't believe my son had autism, but there were many similarities–enough to make me think longer and harder about taking steps to find a root cause.
Me and my son Aiden
My son has a new pediatrician now. At our last visit, I described some of my son's behaviors–the constant need for noise (from his own mouth, tapping or music), his struggles with schoolwork and his intense emotions. This time something stuck, and the doctor recommended we see a neurologist.
The road to diagnosis has been long, even after the referral process began. There were a lot of careful evaluations, tests and lengthy inputs from teachers required for the full diagnosis. It included a five-hour psychological exam, to not only rule out additional conditions but also to also factor in emotional and mental well-being.
The results were eye-opening. I discovered that, in addition to ADHD, my son has a processing disorder and anxiety (very likely tied to his condition). This diagnosis made so much sense.
There is power in knowledge. We're in the midst of a paradigm shift in our family. The struggles are still here, and it's hard. Nevertheless, there is comfort in answers and in validation.
Having a diagnosis means that we can tackle it head on. We're researching and advocating for him in school in ways we did not feel empowered to do so before.
We're approaching this situation with a lot of hard work, with humor and by embracing the weird! Aiden is amazing, smart, hilarious and talented–and he's managed to be all that with an undiagnosed neurological condition for 14 years. He's my hero.
This part of my life takes up so much of who I am but still is only a piece of me. It's a big piece, but I am a mom to another amazing boy, a wife, daughter, sister, friend and a career woman. All these roles can be a lot, and I often find myself in vicious cycles of always trying to please, to perfect, to perform, which is utterly exhausting.
I've realized that my worst enemy has always been me, "My inner bully." This inner voice is the one who tells me I don't measure up, and that I'm not enough. Sometimes it takes longer to recognize what's happening, especially when I'm caught up in the "busy-ness" of life. But these busy times are the most important ones to call her out.
Struggles are inevitable. There are stressors. There are hard times. There is sadness. But, here is the key that I'm learning: Don't do it alone. It is never weak to ask for help, to ask for patience from others, to be honest. That's being brave.
Five tips on making it work
So, how do I juggle it all? To the absolute best of my ability–and no more.
I don't need to be Superwoman. I am me–and that's enough. And when my inner bully tries to take over, I keep these strategies in mind.
This support is the beauty of our Disability Employee Resource Group. I have backing from colleagues from all over the globe.
Are you tired? Are you in the midst of a busy season? Have you had a trigger?
I pray and I meditate on the words in my Bible.
I am not an expert on matters of mental health–but thank goodness, there are people who are!


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I just got back from three days of ridding Skyline and Park City. Had a blast at the local spot in PC on Wed flying a 10m. Kited Skyline (main spot) with Brian from Ozone on Thurs... 20mph+ winds - flying a 6m. And struggled with light winds and deep powder yesterday at Skyline (lower spot). The Ozone crue, Jeff with WOW kites, and Chip with Ultra Nectar were all in attendance. Bucky ? with Esquire Magazine was out with us learning to kite and will be doing an article about the sport soon. Epic sessions and I learned alot. Looking forward to going back for the Snowkite Masters this March.
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The Yukon has pristine rivers and lakes; endless forests teeming with wildlife; and a fascinating Gold Rush history that is so close, dance hall music can still be heard. And anywhere there is a place to park a camper – whether it is in a natural Motorhome or RV park or beside a stream with no name – a mountain view is practically guaranteed. The Yukon is young and wild, yet a modern highway system links its many historic and beautiful towns. Most roads are paved and medical facilities and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are in each community.
The Golden Circle starts and ends in Whitehorse, the territory's capital city. It takes travelers over a mountain and to the Pacific Ocean and from a coastal rain forest to the world's smallest desert. There are wondrous geological features along the way that can be found nowhere else.
The air is so clean and dry here, the far-off mountains will seem close enough you can touch them. There are lots of turnouts to allow a rest or to take some photographs.
19 kilometres from the turnoff to Dawson City, at the edge of Whitehorse's city limits, there is a turnout that shows a portion of the Dawson Trail. Until 1950, stage coaches would cross the Takhini River here.
Seventeen kilometres further on there are salt flats, left over from evaporating underground springs. There are unique plants growing here, such as the red sea asparagus, which thrive on salt.
This stretch of highway is home to many farms that are challenged by the short growing seasons yet helped with long days of sunlight. Livestock on the road is common.
A viewing platform is set up at Takhini River Valley. Information panels are set up to explain the wildlife found in this area. Elk, for example, made this home after being transplanted from Elk Island National Park, which is 2,000 kilometres away in the province of Alberta.
Fifty-four kilometres from the Dawson City turnoff, is a road leading to Kusawa Lake. This road was originally built by the American Army to access timber. There are two government campgrounds on this road, the furthest being 15 kilometres from the Alaska Highway. On this road is a viewpoint of Mendenhall Landing, a freight transfer point used to supply mining operations in the early 1900s.
Twenty-three kilometres further, there is Kwaday Dan Kenji (Long Ago Peoples Place), a replica of a Native traditional camp. There's a moose skin tent, caribou fence, skin sled and other examples of how the First Nations survived long before the Gold Rush.
As you continue along the Alaska Highway, you will start to see mountains from much closer up. Ruby Range is to the north, Dezadeash Range to the south and Kluane Range up ahead.
As you get close to Haines Junction, you will see Otter Falls Cutoff. There are camping spots here, gas, groceries and a wildlife museum for customers. At this junction, a road leads to Otter Falls.
It was once featured on the Canadian five-dollar bill, but today it is just a trickle because of the hydro dam upstream. During the summer the dam is opened to allow some of the flow for sightseeing and photographs. Times are posted at the cutoff. At the end of the road, 42 kilometres from the highway, is a government campground on Aishihik Lake.
Toward Haines Junction again, you will cross Aishihik River Bridge. It has a view of the original bridge built in 1920.
As you get closer to Kluane Range, you will see its ice fields. The Kluane National Park has the highest mountains in Canada and has the largest non-polar ice field in the world.
If you drive straight through from Whitehorse, you will be in Haines Junction within two hours. Pine Lake Recreation Park and territorial campground is off the highway just as you enter town. A six kilometre trail begins here that gives you a chance to spot grey jays, ruby-crowned kinglets, boreal chickadees and red squirrels. A monument, in the middle of Haines Junction's main square, is devoted to the abundant wildlife in the area.
Haines Junction's first buildings were American Army barracks. The Alaska Highway continued northwest while a spur was pushed south to reach the port at Haines, Alaska. Today, Haines Junction is still a junction to these two routes.
Haines Junction is also the jumping-off point to many adventures in the Kluane National Park and Reserve. Tour operators, outfitters and rental companies are located here to help you enjoy the great outdoors with glacier flight seeing, river rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, llama trekking, hiking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
Your first stop should be the Visitor Reception Centre where you will learn about the richness of wildlife in this land at the base of the St. Elias Mountains. From Dall sheep in the mountains to grizzlies scooping salmon from the rivers to moose grazing along lakeshores, the professional displays make it all come alive for you.
Just across the street is the Village Bakery. At night, it sometimes has musicians playing on the front deck. Madley's Store has a bank, post office, groceries and hardware. The Raven offers fine dining.
If you like hiking, spend another day in Haines Junction and enjoy its many trails. But check with the Visitor Reception Centre first and the staff can warn you about any bear sightings. The staff can also tell you about any guided hikes or campfire talks.
Dezadeash River Trail, for example, is an easy 3.5-kilometre walk along the river's edge.
CanaDream Club partners on today's itinerary are:
Tatshenshini RaftingKluane Glacier Air Tours
Twenty kilometres from Haines Junction is Kathleen Lake. There is a turnout that offers a great view of the windiest lake in the Yukon. Conflicting winds from the mountains will shoot water 30 metres into the sky when conditions are just right. Bird watching will give you a chance at seeing harlequins, northern pintails, American wigeon, lesser yellowlegs and spotted sandpipers. If you brought your fishing rod, and fishing licence purchased in Haines Junction, you can catch rainbow, lake trout, kokanee and grayling. Kathleen Lake Campground, the only established campground in the Kluane National Park, is just 1.5 kilometres off the highway.
Remember that people are not the only ones who like to fish along this highway. Wherever the fishing is the best, you are likely to run into bears. They may look sluggish and cuddly, but they are unpredictable and very dangerous. Make lots of noise so they are warned away – a startled bear is likely to attack.
Fifteen kilometres down the road is Dezadeash Lake. It was visited often by the Chilkat First Nation before the Gold Rush for its easy fishing. Dezadeash Lake Campground is placed at the most scenic spot.
Klukshu, a genuine native fishing village, is eight kilometres further down the highway. Families still return here each year to collect steelhead, king, sockeye and Coho salmon in the traditional fish traps. Besides the residents' log cabins and meat caches, there is a museum and gift shop here where you can buy moose hide beaded slippers, birch bark baskets, smoked salmon, soapberries and homemade jams.
Dalton Post, the mid-way point on the Dalton Trail, is 12 kilometres from Klukshu. Unfortunately, the road is not fit for motorhomes or truck campers.
Just a bit further is Million Dollar Falls Campground at the Takhanne River Bridge. Boardwalks allow for an easy hike to a platform overlooking the falls. Below the falls is a good spot to catch grayling, Dolly Varden, rainbow and king salmon.
As you get closer to the mountains, you will start to see bald eagles playing in the thermals swirling around the mountaintops that you will be driving through. The best views will come as you get closer to Haines, but the mountainous backdrop from the Chilkat Pass will provide wonderful photo opportunities. This is the highest elevation on this trip at 1,065 metres above sea level. It is one of a few access points to the interior and was jealously guarded by the Tlingit Indians who didn't want their business with Russian and coastal native fur traders to be threatened. But they were overwhelmed by the stampede to the Klondike gold fields in 1898.
In less than four hours of straight driving, you will be getting close to Haines, Alaska. You will need to go through American Customs, so have your identification handy. And, remember, you will lose an hour as you enter a new time zone. Also, please be aware that there is a restriction on some foodstuffs which may be taken into Alaska. You may be asked if you have any fruit or meat with you and it may be confiscated if it was not of US origin. We suggest you consume these items prior to arriving at the border. Citizens of countries other than the USA and Canada may also need to complete immigration documents here and pay a small documentation fee. Thirteen kilometres from customs is the Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site. A private campground is close by. If you want to do some serious eagle spotting, stop here for the night because you will be at the edge of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
The road into Haines follows the Chilkat River. In November, when the rest of the rivers in the Yukon and Alaska freeze up, this river still flows because of the friction of water percolating through the porous riverbed. This phenomenon attracts up to 4,000 bald eagles to feast on the chum salmon that have come here to lay their eggs and die. From October to December, you will see bald eagles hanging like grapes on the vine on both sides of the highway. Some of the better vantage points have interpretive centres and lots of room for parking.
Haines, Alaska is a town of 2,500 that has always been a port on Portage Cove, the furthest you can sail inside the Inside Passage. First it was a port for the Chilkat First Nations and then the Russian fur traders. Today, it is a port for many cruise lines and the Alaskan Ferry System that brings in visitors and supplies.
The American military established Fort William H. Seward here. The design of barracks and homes has a definite southern influence; on a nice summer day you can imagine yourself in the heart of Georgia. Now de-commissioned, these buildings have been converted into homes, bed and breakfasts and quaint restaurants.
For a small population, the downtown core is surprisingly robust. Downtown Haines offers shopping and restaurants that serve halibut a week fresher than any other you have likely ever tried. And the American Bald Eagle Foundation has a display of taxidermy in an unbelievably realistic setting. The Alaska Indian Arts Center will give you a chance to meet with local artisans and carvers and buy their crafts. Our recommended campground in Haines is the Haines Hitch-up RV Park. Conveniently located near the heart of Haines and surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Chilkat Mountains, the campground offers CanaDream guests a discount off their campground fees.
In the evening, just before dusk, drive five minutes along the shore on Lutak Road (just follow the signs to the ferry terminal) and turn left when you reach the bridge. Just down this road, you will find a weir across a river. Park your camper and watch the show: Bears will come in from the forest on the other side of the river to feast on the salmon slowed by the weir and eagles will dive into the water right in front of you. It is an amazing sight.
Next door to the campground on this road, you will find the Takshanuk Mountain Trail. You can rent a "Mule", which is a 60-cc, four-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicle. Even if you are in a wheel chair, you can climb to 700 metres above sea level for an awesome view.
This will take up a morning. So, in the afternoon, you can visit Kroschel Films Wildlife and Educational Centre. It is set up for Hollywood to film Alaskan animals in their natural habitat. If you enjoy your tour, leave a donation.
Chilkat Cruises and Tours has sightseeing tours of the eagle preserve and area. No trip to Alaska would be complete without seeing its magnificent scenery from the air. Mountain Flying Service offers scenic flights out of Haines and Skagway over Glacier Bay National Park where you'll fly over the most vertical terrain in all of North America affording stunning views of all that lies below. Show them your CanaDream key tag to receive a 10% discount.
If you'd like to visit Juneau, Alaska Fjordlines offers a 12 hour Wildlife and Sightseeing Cruise departing from Haines at 8.45 daily from mid-May until early September. Head south through the Lynn Canal, the continent's longest and deepest glacial fjord, stretching over 100 miles long and over 2000 feet deep. You'll see hanging glaciers, nesting bald eagles, harbor seals and whales. CanaDream guests can get a discount on this trip by picking up a coupon from our Whitehorse location.
Once you have enjoyed this coastal town to its fullest, it will be time to drive onto the ferry and head to Skagway. It only takes an hour, but if you were to drive, it would take you eight hours.
CanaDream Club partners on today's itinerary:
Haines Hitch-up RV ParkAlaska FjordlinesMountain Flying Service Sockeye Cycle Co, Haines
Skagway today, as it was in 1898, is a bustling town with false-fronted stores and boarded sidewalks. It is a shopper's paradise. This town knows how to keep that Gold Rush era flavour. There are historic buildings, tours of graveyards, gold dredge exhibits and restaurants that sit right on the harbour.There is a trip on a narrow-gauge railway that will take you around the sides of canyon walls, over trestles and up into the mountains from lush valley floors. White Pass Railway and Yukon Route has done a marvellous job of offering a breath-taking and authentic journey. People come from all over the world to experience this trip on a rail system that is considered one of the seven engineering wonders of the world.
The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center has a room-sized relief map of the White Pass and Chilkoot Trails that easily shows the challenges of the stampeders. There is also a display of a typical stampeder and a representation of the ton of goods they had to carry into Canada and to the Klondike; it was a requirement of the North West Mounted Police's Inspector Sam Steele to ensure each stampeder's survival for one year in the Klondike. The Center is on Skagway's main street and close to the ferry terminal. But, more importantly to those who keep track of such things, it is across the street from a Starbucks.
The National Park Service also maintains 14 historic buildings in Skagway and has leased most of them out to businesses. One of the buildings belonged to Captain William Moore, Skagway's founding father. It is kept as a museum.
There is a privately-run, full-scale gold dredge in Skagway as well. Tours and a chance to try gold panning are offered. There is also a mining exhibit.
Entertainment includes readings of Robert Service and a theatrical production of Soapy Smith's rein of terror on Gold Rush-era Skagway and trails. And there are saloons that feature live music from ragtime to jazz to rock and roll.
There are two campgrounds right in town, but try the national park at Dyea, just a 15-minute drive out of town. This is where the Stampeders camped in the late 1800s. You can hike the early portions of the Chilkoot Trail and visit the abandoned town site of Dyea and its cemetery, which is now overgrown and sunken, but still fascinating.
If you didn't get a chance to take a scenic flight over Glacier Bay National Park while you were in Haines, you have the opportunity to do this from Skagway with Mountain Flying Service. This is an experience not be be missed and you'll receive a 10% discount off your scenic flight when you show your CanaDream key tag.
Mountain Flying Service Alaska FjordlinesSockeye Cycle Co, Skagway
Keep in mind that out your passenger door window, and far down in the ravine, was the "other" trail to the Klondike gold fields. The White Pass was longer than its more famous neighbour (out your driver's side window and on the other side of AB Mountain), the Chilkoot Trail. This trail was flatter and had a more gradual climb than the Chilkoot, but it was longer and had more boulders blocking the way. That is why only a third of the stampeders took this route. But it is also why the White Pass Railway was built along this path, thus killing off Dyea and the Chilkoot Trail after only a few years.
Klondike Highway 2 (aka Skagway Road; aka Carcross Road; aka South Klondike Highway) began as a trading route between coastal and inland First Nations. It then became a wagon trail and, in 1942, the American Army built the road to service a gas pipeline to Whitehorse. The residents of Skagway, desperate for a paved road to the Alaska Highway and points south, started building a modern road to encourage the American and Canadian governments to take over. The plan worked and it was officially opened in 1981.
On the other side of the mountain pass is Fraser, British Columbia. This is a tiny community that houses road crews and Canada Customs agents. Have your identification ready and remember to add an hour to your watch for Pacific Time. This is a prized posting for the staff here since hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and hiking is literally just outside their back door. An underwater dam, called "micro-hydro", provides electricity to this far-flung community. It is an innovation that is being advanced all over the Yukon.
As you descend into the Southern Lakes Region of the Yukon, colour returns with volcanic rock and impressive limestone bluffs. Life abounds once again as wetland and dense forests emerge above thick, mossy floors. This is Moose Country, so scan the edges of the various lakes for a chance meeting.
Nine kilometres past Fraser is Log Cabin. It was once a North West Mounted Police customs checkpoint (moved there from the summit when the train started its run) but is now the official end of the Chilkoot Trail.
Just a little further is your first chance at fishing on Tutshi Lake. Lake trout and grayling are plentiful, but only in the early season. At the far end of the lake is a campground. The roads here are tight, so you may want to walk in first to ensure your camper will fit. From here to Carcross, you will be wedged between mountains on your left (those white dots may be Dall sheep) and lakes on your right. There will also be remnants of various failed ore mining operations: Cement foundations of an ore concentrator, caves that were dug to find a vein, abandoned town site of Conrad and bare posts for tramlines. A turnout, 12 kilometres past Tutshi Lake Campground, has picnic tables and information on the Venus Mines.
The next lake you will see is Tagish Lake. Lt. F. Schwatka had renamed it Bove Lake to honour a colleague. Lt. Schwatka was an engineer in the American Army and had mapped the entire length of the Yukon River in 1883. He had a bad habit of renaming mountains and rivers contrary to local usage and the wishes of the Canadian government. Since the Americans were the only people to publish maps of this region before the Gold Rush, many of the names stuck. But Dr. G.M. Dawson, a Canadian mapmaker and early predictor of gold in the Klondike, changed the name back to Tagish Lake in 1887. He left the name of the largest island, Bove Island.
A little over an hour into your drive, you will reach Carcross, Yukon. Surrounded by mountains and slow of pace, it is a harbour of quiet. It is also a very spiritual place as it sits at the convergence of four valleys and two water systems.
Nares Lake, on your right, seldom freezes and is one of a few places where waterfowl can be found in the winter. It is frequented by swans, teal, pintail, goldeneye and wigeon. On your left is the famous Lake Bennett. This is the lake the stampeders tried so hard to reach because it meant the walking was over and a raft trip all the way to the Klondike gold fields began. The river joining these two lakes was travelled by 30,000 stampeders. Had they known (or cared) they would have paid tribute to this town that bore the discoverers of the gold that they sought.
This town was called "Caribou Crossing" until 1902, when Bishop Bompas requested it be changed to "Carcross" because his mail was being diverted to other communities with similar names.
Carcross became a major stop for the railway until 1982. Passengers and freight would transfer to sternwheelers for the rest of the trip. One of those sternwheelers, the S.S. Tutshi, was almost restored in July of 1990 when it burned. Remnants have been preserved and are on display.
Another veteran of the boom years, a little locomotive called "Duchess", is preserved and sits in the town square.
There is a restaurant at the water's edge and you can shop for souvenirs in genuine, historic buildings. Indeed, Matthew Watson General Store is the oldest store in the Yukon. The oldest hotel is there, too. There is also a fantastic, sandy beach just off the end of the Carcross' main street. It would be crowded if the water wasn't so cold. But it is still a nice place for a walk.
On the highway, you can choose between a full-serviced campground on the left and a wooded, territorial campground on the right.
Just a few minutes further up the road, toward Whitehorse, you will see Caribou Crossing Trading Post. You can spend all day here as you visit the outdoor exhibits and the taxidermy museum inside.
And just a little further is Emerald Lake. It is a natural wonder of clear, blue water that is lit up with blue-green swirls of colour throughout. As it sits beneath the highway, photographers can easily capture this rare beauty.
As you continue your trip, you will see Caribou Mountain to the east, Montana Mountain to the south and Gray Ridge Range to the west.
Eventually, on your left, you will see a turnout to Robinson Ranch. A town site was surveyed here in the early 1900s when gold was discovered nearby. It closed in 1915, but a few buildings still stand because it was maintained by the town's former postmaster as a ranch.
For those of you who like to golf, watch for Annie Lake Road, just beside the farm. It has an 18-hole golf course that is as wild as the Yukon. Sand greens and fairways, that are cut once a year, are pocketed with gopher holes and moose droppings. The clubhouse is actually his and hers outhouses. It is surprisingly well maintained and costs only $2 to play. You can park your camper there for the evening and golf again in the morning … or at midnight; it doesn't matter here in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
As you get close to the Alaska Highway once more, you can stop for a swim at Kookatsoon Lake. Although fed by glaciers, it is shallow enough to warm up quickly in the afternoon.
When you get to the highway, turn left and you will be back in Whitehorse in 15 minutes. Choose from one of the many campgrounds in Whitehorse for your overnight stay.
CanaDream Club campground partners in the Whitehorse area:
Caribou RV ParkHi Country RVPioneer RV Park
CanaDream Club hotel partners in the Whitehorse area:
Best Western Gold Rush InnCoast High Country InnDays Inn WhitehorseEdgewater HotelWestmark Whitehorse Hotel
CanaDream Club attraction partners in the Whitehorse area:
Tatshenshini RaftingArctic Range AdventuresUp North Adventures Nature Tours of YukonYukon Adventure CentreYukon Horsepacking Adventures
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STScI is responsible for ensuring that the MAMA detectors are not damaged by over-illumination. Consequently, procedures and rules have been developed to protect the MAMA. We ask all users to share this responsibility by reading and taking note of the information in this section, and designing observing programs that operate in the safe regime for these detectors. The safety of all proposed SBC targets and fields must be discussed in the Phase I proposal, so that their feasibility can be assessed by the TAC and STScI.
4.6.1 The SBC detector is subject to catastrophic damage at high global and local count rates, and cannot be used to observe sources that exceed the defined safety limits. The potential detector damage mechanisms include over-extraction of charge from the microchannel plates causing permanent reduction of response, ion feedback from the microchannel plates causing damage to the photocathode, and release of gas which can overpressure the tube. For more information, see ACS ISR 98-03.To safeguard the detector, checks of the global (over the whole detector) and local (per pixel) illumination rates are automatically performed in flight for all SBC exposures. The global illumination rate is monitored continuously; if the global rate approaches the level where the detector can be damaged, the high voltage on the detector is automatically turned off. This event can result in the loss of all observations scheduled to be taken with that detector for the remainder of the calendar (~1 week). The peak local illumination rate is measured over the SBC field at the start of each new exposure. If the local rate approaches the damage level, the SBC filter wheel will be used to block the light, since there is no "shutter". Also, all subsequent SBC exposures in the observation set will be lost until a new filter is requested.
Sources that would over-illuminate the SBC detector cannot be observed. It is the responsibility of the observer to avoid specifying observations that exceed the limits described below. Please refer to Section 7.2 for more information and address this issue in your Phase I proposal.
4.6.2 To ensure the safety of the SBC detector and the robustness of the observing timeline, we have established observational limits on the incident count rates. Observations which exceed the allowed limits will not be scheduled. The allowed limits are given in Table 7.3, which includes separate limits for nonvariable and irregularly-variable sources. The limits for irregular variable sources are a factor 2.5 more conservative than for sources with predictable fluxes. Predictable variables are treated as nonvariable for this purpose. Examples of sources whose variability is predictable are Cepheids or eclipsing binaries. Irregularly variable sources are, for instance, cataclysmic variables or AGN.SBC observations of targets subject to large, unpredictable outbursts must be preceded by ground-based monitoring within the previous 24 hours, or by a WFC3/UVIS observation a couple of orbits in advance. In the latter case, the observation must be included in the Phase I orbit request. For further information about checking for SBC bright object limits while planning your observations, please refer to Section 7.2.


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Andover Author - Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Andover from 1852 to 1864 while her husband Calvin E. Stowe was a professor at the Andover Theological Seminary. Originally, the Stowe house was located on the property of the seminary. It was moved to 80 Bartlet Street in 1929 when Phillips Academy decided to replace the house.
Stowe's famous anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, was first published in serial form before she moved to Andover. The book was published in 1852, while she lived in Andover. 3,000 copies sold the first day and 300,000 copies sold in the United States the first year, yielding her $10,000 in royalties.
A little known fact is that she introduced the Christmas Tree to Andover.
Although she was born and died in Connecticut, she and her husband are buried in the Chapel Cemetery at Phillips Academy.
- Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp
- Men of Our Times
- A Minister's Wooing
- The Pearl Of Orr's Island
- A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin. by Harriet Beecher Stowe (Andover Room R 326 Sto)
- Uncle Tom's Cabin
- Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe: Compiled from Her Letters and Journals, by Charles Edward Stowe. (Andover Room R B Stowe, Ha.)
- Andover a Century of Change: 1896 - 1996, by Eleanor Motley Richardson, (974.45 Ric), page 18, 19, 35, 47.
- "Harriet Beecher Stowe," by George Willis Cooke, The New England Magazine, September 1896 (new series), page 3 - 18
- "Harriet Beecher Stowe," Andover Townsman, July 3, 1896, p.4 (death)
- "Burial of Mrs. Stowe," Andover Townsman, July 10, 1896
- "Stowe's Fame Lives on 100 Years After Death," Eagle Tribune, July 3, 1996, page 1 and page 18.
- "Uncle Tom Author's Words Lit Fuse for Civil War", Eagle Tribune, December 16, 1999 page 27
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Demographic changes and medical development – Influence on the future expenses on prescribed drugs
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Background: Demographic changes in general and the aging of our society in particular is a well known problem for the public economy. So in the system of statutory health insurances the growing number of elderly patients is often seen as relevant for further economic development. The question arises if the aging of society is the main reason for the cost increase or if there might be other implications as for example medical development. The expenses for prescribed drugs are the second largest part in the costs of statutory health insurances and an ever-growing one. Therefore on behalf of gross expenditures of prescribed drugs, we analysed age dependent costs and number of patients for the years 2006 to 2010 and developed prognosis up till 2014. Next we looked for medication differences with respect to different ages.
Materials and methods: We examined drug prescription data of a regional representative sample of statutory health insurances. According to age, costs were analysed from 2006 to 2010 and the situation for 2014 was prospected. This was achieved by a kind of Markov model based on annually transition coefficients for age and expenses. Furthermore we considered age specific cost-development.
In order to evaluate the influence of medication differences, we examined drug groups (level two of the international ATC – anatomical therapeutic chemical – classification) with respect to cost-proportion of total expenditure, quantities prescribed and price per patient.
Results: In order to evaluate the influence of demographic changes, age distributions of patient-numbers and according to costs were examined. For the period 2006 to 2010 as well as the projected period till 2014, the fraction of patients older than 65 years moderately increased whereupon the fraction of costs for this population sank slightly. The highest increase could be found in the fraction of expenses for the 40 to 50 year old. For drug groups with high rise in costs, different patterns can be found. One of these has a peak for the age group 65 to 75 years (type A) while another shows the highest cost-proportion for the 40 to 50 year old (type B). Drugs with low costs per patients are likely to show a distribution of type A while high priced drugs are either similar distributed to total expenses or show type B distribution.
Conclusions: The aging of society seems not to be the major reason for the cost increase in the public health system. Elderly patients do get a high number of medicals but these by the majority belong to ATC groups with a low cost per patient ratio. The innovative and highly expensive drugs are focused on middle aged patients. It is that age group which shows an increase in cost ratio. Therefore we conclude that the aging of our society might have a minor effect on the economic situation of the public health system, but that the growing number of highly expensive innovative drugs already has high effect and will increase in influence.


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Flatware in Every Style
Flatware is surprisingly diverse in style and design. But it's something we come into close contact with on a many-times-a-day basis so selecting the right flatware for you is actually a very important, highly-personal decision. If you're single, you might want something that suits yourself just so. If you have a family, it might need to be versatile enough for big man hands right down to a child's hands. And if it's just you and your better half, good luck. This could take a while.
Shown in the gallery above and listed below are 10 styles of flatware ranging from classic to contemporary to cutting edge. We've chosen 10 designs that could hold appeal for men be they in a family, on their own, or with their significant other:
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20-piece set at Macy's, $75
• 2 LYFT 20-piece set at IKEA, $15
• 3 Oona 20-piece set at Crate and Barrel, $100
• 4 Strand 20-piece set at Crate and Barrel, $66
• 5 Promenade 20-piece set at West Elm, $60
• 6 David Mellor 5-piece place setting at Heath Ceramics, $135
• 7 Pantry 20-piece set at Williams-Sonoma, $60
• 8 Almoco black 5-piece place setting at Design Within Reach, $60
• 9 Woodgrain 5-piece place setting at Neiman Marcus, $168 on sale now, $260 regular price
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This is a good point and I don't think it was previously mentioned - but is extremely important to bring up. 1 / 2 line flagging is a kite-design attribute and something you should know before you pair a 4-line bar to a 4-line kite.
i.e. a kite designed to flag on it's back to 2-front lines run on a 1-line flagging bar may pinwheel on you, and vice versa you may be dealing with a kite that's not fulling depowering for you with safety punched
VERY GOOD POINT Aloha!!!
I know that these kites brands use C-bars designed flag onto the front two lines only (aka mini 5th)...
Airush 2012 (their 2013 bar is now a single line safety).
Do NOT use these bars with kites that are NOT engineered to flag onto the front two lines or as Aloha stated, you may NOT be fully depowered after punching out!!!
Note: So far I've found no issues with the opposite - using a kite that's engineered to flag-out onto the front two lines combined with a C-bar that uses a single-line safety system.


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Benefits of a Mental Health Counselor Mediator versus an Attorney Mediator – Counselors assess the needs of the family when it comes to developing a Shared Parenting Plan and when the kids stay with each parent. Sometimes when there are kids with special needs like ADHD, Aspergers, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, or other needs they do not transition well with the back and forth of some parenting plans. So a mental health counselor and mediator can help sort through these issues.
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Lady Bison softball wiped out on Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mother Nature got the best of the Lady Bisons on Saturday afternoon. With a doubleheader scheduled against Stetson University in Nashville, the games were canceled due to the steady rainfall in the area all afternoon.
Sunday's competition becomes a doubleheader with the first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m. at Draper Diamond. Admission on Sunday is free. The games can also be seen on ASun.TV for free.


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The team's owner, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE), officially announced the name of the club on May 11, 2006. The "FC" is the conventional initials for Football Club, but officially it has only been referred as Toronto FC, never Toronto Football Club. Larry Tannenbaum, chairman of MLSE, stated at the team name's presentation "I think the way we spell it is 'futbol'." It was later made clear through the voting on websites that "FC" stood for "Football Club."
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On September 20, 2006, the official MLS website announced that BMO Financial Group had officially bought the naming rights for the new stadium.
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Richard Peddie, CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd has stated that he and the ownership would be satisfied with between 13,000-15,000 fans per game at Toronto FC home games, though, this is very likely to be exceeded. The club capped their season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record.
Toronto FC currently has many supporters groups throughout the stadium. Two groups are recognized by the club on their official website. These are known as U-Sector and the Red Patch Boys.
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Evans leads Saint Louis past New Mexico St
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Saint Louis is carrying on the memory of Rick Majerus the best way it knows how: by advancing in the NCAA tournament.
Dwayne Evans had 24 points and six rebounds, Cody Ellis scored 12 points and the fourth-seeded Billikens overwhelmed New Mexico State 64-44 in the second round Thursday behind a dominating defense.
"It was like Rick was up on top of the backboard slapping the ball out," Aggies coach Marvin Menzies said.
Playing with a heavy heart since Majerus died in December, Saint Louis reached another mark in March for its late coach. The Billikens (28-6) eclipsed the 1988-89 team's school record of 27 victories and are back where they were a year ago in the round of 32.
They will play the winner of Oklahoma State and Oregon on Saturday.
"What's really pleased me is it's not what you do, it's what you are," Saint Louis interim coach Jim Crews said. "And these guys, what they are has really grown and matured and been good leaders. And at their stage of life that's what you really want guys to be. And that's what's been rewarding from my standpoint."
Saint Louis had no problem maneuvering around 7-foot-5 freshman Sim Bhullar and New Mexico State.
Evans shot 11 of 16 from the floor and finished a point shy of his career best to propel Saint Louis around, over and even through the 355-pound Bhullar, who struggled to keep pace. The Billikens held Bhullar to four points, 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Bandja Sy had 17 points and nine rebounds for the 13th-seeded Aggies (24-11), who shot a miserable 28 percent. Saint Louis shot 46 percent and forced 16 turnovers.
"The game got kind of scrappy and we kind of got out of sync for a little bit," said Aggies guard Daniel Mullings, who had six points on 2-for-9 shooting.
The big man only bothered the Billikens briefly.
The lumbering center stayed around the rim while his other four teammates chased five players around the perimeter. The unconventional defensed allowed Bhullar to save energy and protect the paint.
Once Saint Louis solved the big man, it had no trouble on either end.
The Billikens pushed the pace and often left Bhullar in the backcourt, especially when New Mexico State committed seven turnovers in the first nine minutes. Evans pulled up for several uncontested jumpers just inside the free throw line, scoring 16 points during a 29-14 run to open the game.
"He had his work cut out," Evans said, "because we have a lot of guys that can do a lot of different things."
Bhullar didn't make his first shot until 3:49 left in the first half when he converted a short hook, and he didn't register his first block until swatting Evans' shot 2:37 into the second half.
After New Mexico State showed a brief burst of offense to slice Saint Louis' lead to nine, the Billikens again leaned on Evans to pull away. He converted a pair of difficult reverse layups, outsmarting Bhullar around the rim to lift Saint Louis ahead 37-23.
The Aggies made their best run with Bhullar on the bench. Sy slammed an alley-hoop from K.C. Ross-Miller to highlight an 8-0 run that brought New Mexico State within six.
The highlights for the Aggies ended there.
Evans and Ellis – who wore a blue Mohawk-style strip across his hair – each made a 3-pointer during a 12-2 spurt for Saint Louis that put the game away. The Billikens led 49-34 with 9:30 remaining, and in typical Majerus fashion, never relented.
Players wore a patch on their jerseys – a ribbon with the word "Coach" – as they have since Majerus died of heart failure in December. He left the team before the season because of health concerns, and Crews has taken over and led the Billikens to the A-10 regular season and conference crowns.
The Billikens beat Memphis last year before losing in the round of 32 to Michigan State. They made their first opponent looked like a walkover, although that's hardly been the case the past two months.
The Aggies had won 18 of 20 games, including the Western Athletic Conference tournament title for the second straight season. New Mexico State also was a No. 13 seed last year, losing 79-66 in the first round to Indiana.
And while the Aggies haven't won a tournament game since beating Nebraska in the opening round in 1993, they at least seemed satisfied to lose to such an opponent playing for such a worthy cause.
"I'm happy for those guys in the other locker room," Menzies said. "They're keeping their dream alive."


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MassWildlife's Bill Davis reports good news for pheasant hunters. Farms from Massachusetts and New York state have begun shipping young pheasants to be raised by organizations participating in the Club Pheasant Program. You can expect the Auburn Sportsmen's Club and other local clubs to be carefully watering and feeding them soon.
Shipments should arrive any time now at correctional facilities in West Boylston and Gardner, too. Thanks to funds provided by sportsmen, pheasants are reared by supervised inmates. Expect about 5,700 pheasants to be raised and released in our local public hunting areas through this program.
Boulders have been recently placed at entrances to the Moose Hill, Ware River and High Ridge wildlife management areas to deter illegal vehicle, ATV and snowmobile access.
The Birch Hill Rangers Snowmobile Club has been ordered to remove a bridge constructed illegally and without authorization or permitting at the Birch Hill WMA. The club will be required to get necessary permits from the Royalston Conservation Commission so as not to cause further damage to the stream where the bridge was built.
Ten newly acquired trail cameras, heavy fines and vehicle confiscation could put a quick stop to much ecological destruction.
Assistant director of wildlife Tom O'Shea, one of the most impressively knowledgeable and articulate wildlife leaders I've met in Massachusetts, has left the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for a position with the Trustees of Reservations.
His 15 years of service as a forester, district manager and most recently as assistant director give him the background that I thought would place him in position to one day become a prime candidate for director. His exceptional knowledge and communication skills will be greatly missed.
Eel populations are slipping. They may need placement on the endangered species list. But before that happens, we need more baseline data. A survey will be conducted on the Merrimack River watershed from Aug. 12-16.
Sixteen eel pots will be placed in four locations in the 9.7-mile river between Fairhaven Bay and Heard Pond. Boat crews of 3-4 people will tend pots. Each boat will have at least one biologist to operate the boat and direct work, including capturing, measuring, tagging, aging, gendering and releasing eels. A sample will need to be killed to determine the presence of disease. Crews will also bait and redeploy pots.
Local volunteers are needed for a survey on the Sudbury River. They must be available from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day, be good swimmers, capable of working in rainy, hot conditions, be comfortable in small boats, hauling 20-pound pots, and willing to handle slippery eels. Contact Libby Herland at (978) 443-4661, ext. 11, or firstname.lastname@example.com if you'd like to volunteer.
Several Boylston Sportsmen's Club members recently brought home honors from the NSCA Massachusetts Sporting Clays state championships. John Carbone is the new state champion, and Frank DeLuca took the open class championship with an outstanding score of 96. Bob Archambeault is the Class C champ.
Clyde MacAllister won the Class E championship. Steve Phillips Jr. is the junior state champ, and John Carbone Jr. is the sub-junior champ. Ernie Foster Jr. is the super senior champ.
The venerable club continues to quietly produce many great shooters.
Friends of Oxbow Wildlife Refuge continue to sponsor exciting field trips and programs. T&G reader Linda Shelales raved about their Wild Edibles program, led by local naturalist Eugene Christoph.
Participants recognized poisonous plants to avoid, like poison sumac, deadly nightshade and were amazed at the wide variety of highly nutritious edibles found almost everywhere they looked. Some, participants Shelales noted, took home oyster mushrooms for dinner.
To participate in future Oxbow NWR programs, contact Rona Balco at (978) 779-2259 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Auburn's Scott Winchester flies low under the radar, avoiding deserved accolades. Better known for his local insurance business, the accomplished trophy hunter and international big game fisherman is leaving a visible mark on our local sportsmen's community.
Running the annual Whitetails Unlimited dinner and auction fundraiser, he is a benefactor to numerous local hunting and fishing causes. Most recently, he sent a $1,000 grant to archers at the Auburn Sportsmen's Club for building new target stands.
Bravo, Scott, for all your work on behalf of whitetailed deer and your fellow sportsmen.
T&G reader Don Wilber from Barre shared a wonderful nature website, www.explore.org, which has several live cams. Currently featured are osprey on their nest.
There have been many complaints about intolerably long delays for gun owners trying to renew their License to Carry Firearms. I sent my application for renewal two months before my birthday, when my "LTC" was going to expire. It was also delayed for a long, uncomfortable stretch during which I couldn't buy ammunition or travel with my firearms.
Since I normally shoot at local gun ranges to keep my hunting skills sharp and hunt with my bird dog after the regular season closes at game preserves, the delay greatly impacted me, too. However, the problem wasn't the fault of the Grafton Police Department, which took my application. They were great in doing their part.
The state now is woefully over its head administering this program. Understaffed, they're overburdened in weeding out the felons and other dangerous individuals who shouldn't be given the privilege to carry a firearm.
Many good people are consequently being stressed by these delays, not to mention the burdensome and arguably unfair $100 renewal fee. With the high fees we're paying, we should expect greater state efforts to end these delays.
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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - White Lies, Queens of the Stone Age and The Qemists are amongst the stellar acts lined up to feature in DiRT 2, Codemasters announced today. The soundtrack, chosen to reflect the game's festival spirit and exhilarating off-road racing, will feature some of the biggest names in contemporary music. The 45 strong, officially licensed track list includes:
- Queens of the Stone Age – Little Sister
- Friendly Fires – In The Hospital
- White Lies – To Lose My Life
- Ladyhawke – My Delerium
- You Me At Six – Save It For The Bedroom
- The Qemists – Lost Weekend
The track list was revealed in full at www.facebook.com/dirt2game where gamers can sign up for all the latest on the game and follow a link to music site Spotify.com to listen to a mix of the soundtrack ahead of the game's release.
"The DiRT 2 soundtrack features a stunning line up of original music that captures the high-energy atmosphere of the game," said Gavin Raeburn, Executive Producer, Codemasters. "From legendary bands like Queens of the Stone Age to artists like Friendly Fires, White Lies and Ladyhawke that represent the very best in new music, the varied soundtrack perfectly complements the action on the track for the ultimate event experience."
DiRT 2 is set to take racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast paced racing.
Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 will deliver over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers will compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally.
Complete with full head-to-head competitive online play, get ready for the ultimate off-road competition when DiRT 2 launches September 8th (US), 10th (EPAC), 11th (UK) for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. A Games For Windows LIVE edition will follow with support for DirectX 11. For the latest news and videos, floor it over to www.dirt2game.com or head to www.facebook.com/dirt2game for the full soundtrack list.
ABOUT DiRT 2
Melding turbo-charged off-roading with extreme sports attitude, the eagerly anticipated next chapter in the legendary racing series, DiRT 2, will deliver a thrilling and stylish off-road racing experience. DiRT 2 takes off-road racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, big event atmosphere, stunning locations, a new breed of off-roading heroes and feature a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines covering seven vehicle classes.
DiRT 2 will take players on a World Tour of adrenaline-fuelled extreme off-road events in stunning real-world locations. Events include exhilarating rally cross in the massive Los Angeles sports stadium's "Stadium King Shootout", edge-of-control canyon racing of Utah's "Creek Trailblazer" event, the "Rawang Rally Run" along treacherous Malaysian rainforest tracks and the "Battersea Battle", where night races are staged at the iconic London power station. Building on the technical and gameplay benchmark of DiRT and borrowing from snowboarding and skateboarding lifestyle and culture, DiRT 2 will also add full online multiplayer and social networking functions, inviting players to become part of an extreme sports community.
Titling information:
To be titled "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in all territories outside of the U.S. where the game will be published as 'DiRT 2'.
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company's dominant brands include the BAFTA award winning Race Driver GRID, Colin McRae DiRT, Overlord, Operation Flashpoint; the company also retains the exclusive worldwide FORMULA 1 video game rights. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com


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Buy or DIY: Mad for Macramé
We just can't get enough of this 1970s throwback: macramé. Perfect for spicing up a tiny outdoor area (it allows you to hang your plants and fit even more greenery into your space, after all), it also creates a beautiful, laid back atmosphere when used in indoor areas.
The best part about macramé is that you can totally buy it or DIY it; both are affordable options! One of our favorite modern macrame how-to's is last year's great tutorial for pot hangers on the Skinny Laminx. We personally think that would look spectacular using neon rope or twine.
Macramé doesn't just have to be for holding up a plant or two. In the post "Nice Knots: Macramé Made Modern" you see it used in furniture and accessories. In "Modern Macramé", we see Sally England use it in a modern way with room dividers, wall hangings and headboards. We also love Tamara Maynes' Macramé Owls.
And of course, Etsy always has plenty of items with a DIY feel without the DIY headache (if you're no good at knots):
1. Grey macrame plant hanger with paper beads $28
2. Handmade Spiral Macrame Plant Hanger $14
3. Dark gray macrame single plant hanger $10
4. Macrame Plant Hanger Vintage Style $12.50
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Sharon L. Horst, 59, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in the Chambersburg Hospital.
Sharon L. Horst, 59, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Feb. 15, 1953, in Chambersburg, Pa., to Charles and Lois (McKenzie) Horst. She attended King Street United Brethren Church. She was employed at Occupational Services Inc. for 42 years. She enjoyed assembling puzzles, music, especially hymns, and movies. She had a large collection of dolls and stuffed animals. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Lois Horst and her two brothers: Dennis (husband of Tina) Horst of Chambersburg and Jan (husband of Georgiana) Horst of Chambersburg. She has two nieces: Kelly Carbaugh and Selina Horst; and three nephews: Keith, Khris and Justin Horst. She is also survived by her special aunt, Joyce Horst; and a number of other aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, in King Street United Brethren Church with Revs. Lester Stine, Paul Baker and Clint Bingaman officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, Chambersburg, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to OSI, 17 Redwood St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201. Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 725 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, Pa., will be handling the arrangements.


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First, let's distinguish floating homes from houseboats. "A 'floating home' is a legally-permitted structure, with no means of self-propulsion, which occupies a permanent berth and is subject to property taxes," according to the Floating Homes Association. They're basically on concrete barges, so occupants don't experience much movement.
So how do landlubbers come to live on the water? For Amanda Pleva, the opportunity to live in one such home came through a friend who lives in the community at Waldo Point in Sausalito, California.
Although not necessarily typical of the modern floating house lifestyle, which the Floating Homes Association says is more regulated, Pleva's particular community was quite social and with a bohemian flair. "Many of the 'pirates' at Waldo Point had come in the late 1960s when the community formed, but there are also some younger artsy/Burning Man types who are joining them." Pleva lived there for about six months in about a 300 square-foot space, but moved out when she needed to make more room for her son.
Click ahead to see a selection of West Coast floating homes curated by Zillow.com, and presented in order from least expensive to most.
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Dark Cloud Over Chicago? Couple Arrested For Chaining 8yr Old Disabled Niece To The Bed! (Covered In Feces & Urine)
"A south suburban couple has been charged with child neglect after police say they found an 8-year-old disabled girl wearing a nylon dog harness -- with a chain attaching her collar to a wooden crib and the leg of a bunk bed. Authorities they were called to the residence in Park Forest by a 6-year-old who dialed 911 after the couple allegedly left the children home alone. Investigators at the Park Forest Police Department say the conditions in which they found the children were shocking. The officers responded to the 911 call, only to discover the frightened boy and his disabled cousin chained to a bed, her clothing wet and covered in waste. Neighbors also were shocked to learn that the Park Forest house is where police say a couple left their 6-year old son home alone with the woman's 8-year-old disabled niece. " - 7 News
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Engineering and Codes » Code Education Resources
The Base Documents for the 2012 NC Codes are the 2009 International Codes. The 2012 NC Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes are replacements to the Sections printed in the Base Documents. The 2009 International Codes are available at www.iccsafe.org for purchase. A printed copy is available for review only at the following location
NC Department of Insurance, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 919-647-0019
The public hearing for the 2012 NC Building, Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing and Residential Codes was held on June 15, 2010. The written public comment period expired on July 16, 2010. The anticipated adoption date is September 14, 2010. The proposed effective date is September 1, 2011. The following written public comments have been received.


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Howard H 'Tim' Hays
Former Press-Enterprise editor, publisher
Howard H "Tim" Hays, 94, a former editor and publisher of the Press-Enterprise who led the Riverside newspaper when it won
for an expose in the 1960s and won two landmark
cases in 1st Amendment fights for court access in the '80s, died Friday at a hospital in St. Louis after a period of declining health because of Alzheimer's disease.
A Harvard Law School graduate, Hays passed the bar in 1946 but never practiced law: The same year, he became an assistant editor at what became the Press-Enterprise under his father, Howard H Hays Sr., who was editor and co-owner
Hays became editor in 1949.
During his 51 years at the newspaper, he oversaw the publication of a series of more than 100 articles that exposed malpractice in the conservatorship program for Agua Caliente Indians in Palm Springs. The articles, along with related editorials, earned the paper the Pulitzer Prize for meritorious public service in 1968.
In 1984, his newspaper's crusade for openness in government resulted in the Supreme Court ruling unanimously that the public has a presumptive right to observe jury selection in criminal trial proceedings. And, in 1986, the high court ruled 7 to 2 that the public has a right to view pretrial hearings in criminal cases.
Hays was born in Chicago on June 2, 1917, and moved with his family to Riverside in 1924. He graduated from Stanford University in 1939 and earned his law degree in 1942. During
, he spent several years as a special agent for the
Hays, who moved to St. Louis after retiring as company chairman when his family sold the Press-Enterprise in 1997, served on the boards of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the Pulitzer Prize and the Associated Press.


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He looked at me inquisitively. I said, "In Genesis, when the Lord asked Adam if he had eaten of the forbidden fruit, Adam said, 'The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.'" To excuse his behavior, Adam blamed the woman.
Once my nose picked up the scent of the oldest excuse, it came to me that the second oldest excuse in The Book is found in this same story. After Adam blamed Eve for what he had done, the Lord turned to her and asked, "What is this that thou hast done?" Eve said, "The serpent beguiled me and I did eat."
The Ollie Harris translation of the original Hebrew text would be a bit different from the King James translation. Where the King James translation says, "The serpent beguiled me ..." the Ollie Harris translation would most likely read, "The devil made me do it."
So, there you have it. The oldest excuse ever made was to blame the woman. The second oldest excuse ever recorded was to blame the devil. It seems to me that little has changed from the beginning. Also, I sense the shadows of country-western music in those two excuses.
Much has been written about the concept of original sin, but I may be the first to write about original excuses. Councils of kings and clergy have convened to discuss the implications of original sin and of Eve's role in it, but I doubt any such gathering will be called to discuss the profundities of original excuses.
The consensus of some lofty discussions is to continue to blame Eve for many of the woes of the world. But, I am not one who blames her for anything. I like her character in the story. I feel kindly toward her.
I was once attempting to paint a certain mood into a poem. I wrote something like, "The idle hours whiling with ought my soul beguiling." Beguile is not a word one hears all that often. It meant one thing to me in my poem, but something different in Eve's excuse.
I looked it up and the dictionary definition of beguile is somewhat ambiguous. On the one hand, beguile has an element of treachery and deception. On the other, it means to relieve the tedium, to charm, divert or entertain. In Eve's excuse, she was influenced by treachery and deception. In my poem I was going for the relief of tedium, the desire to be charmed or entertained.
Guile is a kindred word to beguile, but there is nothing ambiguous about guile. Guile is defined as the act of deceiving, duplicity and treachery. Barbara and I were riding along in the big Dodge a few days ago, and I was thinking about original excuses, beguile and guile.
I explained to her what I knew about guile and asked her if she knew anyone who was completely without guile. Did she know anyone who would never act with duplicity, deception or treachery? We talked about it for a few miles and agreed that such a person would be rare, but that we knew some whom we believed to be completely without guile. I would like to be such a person.


text: It came by word of e-mail yesterday from Brenda ( Bluesbreezy). News that I had kind of expected after not seeing anything posted this late in the year. I finally sent an e-mail yesterday morning just to verify my suspicions. There will be no event in Clarksville this year the first Saturday after tax due day. According to Brenda, some people have moved away, others have retired from geocaching and she is dealing with some other issues which are affecting her ability to step in as she did last to help make this event happen. I was extremely sad yesterday when I received the news because the Clarksville event was definitely the Grand Daddy of events in Arkansas. In fact ,though others may disagree with me ,Clarksville was the geo capital of Arkansas. I dont think that I could let this news pass with out expressing my sincere appreciation to all of those good Clarksville people who helped spearhead geocaching activities in Arkansas. They are all up there at the top of the list of the top 100 cachers in Arkansas (http://www.cacherstats.com/Arkansas1.html) : Nonipoppy, Golfnuts, RKLMBL. Whereas you used to have to travel to Clarksville to attend a big event there are now events in every part of the state, spread out over the entire year, Paris, Searcy, Hot Springs, Fayetteville to list only a few. So today, although I am still sad that there will be no event this year in Clarksville I am extremely happy to see the effects of the groundwork that was laid in Johnson County. The torch has not gone out in Clarksville. It has been passed to the people who have attended and benefited from not only the Clarksville event but the many hundreds of caches placed in the Clarksville area. There are many other pioneers of geo caching in the state but Im sure most of them will agree the Clarksville bunch deserve our thanks for introducing so many of us to this great sport and the friendship that can be achieved by placing geo names with real names at an event cache. Thanks Clarksville for the many great memories you have given me and my family at the 4 events we have attended and the many unique and special caches we have found the day before and of the event. My daughter was already planning on coming down from Fayetteville for this years event as she has the last 3 years. Event or not I think that April 17th of this year will still find me and my family in Clarksville looking for some great hides.


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Nonverbal Communication: What Are We Really Saying? at Clarkson University Science Cafe March 23
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"Nonverbal Communication: What Are We Really Saying?" is the topic of a discussion by Clarkson University Psychology Professor Tina R. Norton at the next Science Cafe at La Casbah, 6 Elm Street in Potsdam, on Wednesday, March 23, at 7:15 p.m.
Although much of the communication that occurs in social interactions is verbal -- what we actually say to each other -- we convey as much or even more information without words. Nonverbal behaviors such as facial expressions or body language can be used as a substitute for words or may provide additional cues in an interaction. At times these nonverbal cues may even contradict the words we say, such as tone of voice when we are being sarcastic.
Join Norton as she discusses aspects of nonverbal communication, and become a keen observer of these subtle -- and not so subtle -- hints to what people are really saying.
Science Cafes bring together engineers, scientists and townspeople in a relaxed, informal setting, such as coffeehouses and pubs. The speaker makes a short presentation about a topic in his or her field, and then opens up the floor to discussion.
Find out more about Clarkson's Science Cafe at http://www.clarkson.edu/sciencecafe.
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Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in six alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.


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|System: PSP
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Game Republic
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Xseed Games
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Aug. 2, 2007
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1 (Multiplayer Online)
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
by Cole Smith
Brave Story: New Traveler is the sequel to Brave Story, and I can't say it's exactly highly anticipated. The original was an average RPG at best, and this follow up doesn't take the genre anywhere it hasn't already been. It's the same old story, and although it does try to give the impression of originality, that veneer rubs off quickly, exposing the core of a very average RPG.
All of the main RPG elements are present in Brave Story: New Traveler. There is the quest to save the world, an entourage that assists you in battle, random turn-based battles, special moves, experience points, interactive villages, dungeon crawls, and boss battles. Brave Story: New Traveler doesn't miss a trick, but at the same time just including all of these elements does not ensure a great game. One element sorely lacking is character development. I'm not talking about gaining powers or moves, but the exploration of their personalities. These are just shallow characters who have only the slightest of identifiable traits. When all is said and done, they don't leave a lasting impression. What's worse is that throughout the game we don't even care about them all that much.
We do feel for the hero's plight. He is us. Or I should say, he is me. Or he could be you, if you know what I mean. If you don't know what I mean, let me explain. The main character is a guy, that much remains unchangeable, but you can give him any name that you want. So essentially the main character is you, the player. The story begins in the same world as the original Brave Story. You'll recognize some the surroundings as well as a few of the same characters. Playing a handheld video game in a park, you are far too preoccupied with it to pay attention to your girlfriend, Miki, as she rambles on. Somehow, I think I'm getting the colored end of the stick in this exchange since I'm actually playing a handheld, but I have to actually listen to this gal babble - and I can't even take her out on a date. I'm not big on this "art imitating life" thing.
While you're busy ignoring the love of your life, she suddenly succumbs to some strange illness and needs to be taken to the hospital. Women. Even in video games they will do anything to keep the attention on themselves. At the hospital, the diagnosis isn't good. It seems as though she will never recover. Now all of a sudden you're grief stricken, even though you could have cared less about her a few moments ago. Typical man. At the depth of your despair, an alternate universe appears. Destiny can be altered if you pass through the threshold. Of course you want to save your precious Miki so you can have someone to neglect for the rest of your life, so you embark on a quest into the world known as Vision. In this enchanted land of the mystical, mysterious, magical, and malevolent, you must locate the Goddess of Destiny to receive one wish. Any similarities to the story of Pinocchio are purely unintentional.
Vision is a world filled with dungeons, treasures, and enemies. It's your typical supernatural RPG world. The only way you can arrange to meet with the Goddess of Destiny is to locate the magic gems that fit into your sword. Each gem that you find will enhance the power of your sword. But you'll need more than just a sword to combat your enemies. So you make friends with a huge lizard-like warrior and a sexy kitten chick. She's enough to make you forget about why you're there in the first place. Typical man. It's important to form a bond with your party members because you will be rewarded with team-based moves for keeping the same party together.


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Lingerie Football League Athlete "Angie Williams" Trucks 2 Defenders!
"Angie Williams of the Jacksonville Breeze plows over Alfye Gore of the Atlanta Steam in the closing minutes of the 2013 LFL Season Opener in Jacksonville" - LFL
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Spittin Cobra (Feat. Akshun) - Real City Zoo [Unsigned Hype]
"UMR video directed by A&A Filmz, "Real City Zoo" by Spittin Cobra (feat. Akshun). Real City animals on the loose!! Minority Muzik Vol.1 out now!! More music at http://myspace.com/umrspittincobra" - UMR
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Maryland Lottery Promotes National Problem Gambling Awareness WeekMonday, March 4th, 2013
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (LGCA) is taking part in the 11th annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, which is running through March 9. The campaign's goal is to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and to raise awareness about the help that is available, both locally and nationally. The campaign is led by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), a national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. This year's theme is "Problem Gambling: A New Understanding of a Community Concern."
The LGCA has taken a proactive role in addressing problem gambling issues. In late 2010, at the behest of Lottery Director Stephen Martino, the Maryland Alliance for Responsible Gambling (MARG) was formed. MARG is comprised of Maryland state agencies involved in problem gambling issues, not-for-profit organizations, Maryland legislators and the state's casinos. MARG works to promote responsible gambling awareness and provide resources for problem gamblers as well as for their friends and families.
MARG's website, mdgamblinghelp.org, highlights the resources available throughout the state, including a 24-hour, toll-free helpline; educational materials; a counselor search; and information about the Maryland Lottery's Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP). A tool of personal responsibility, the voluntary exclusion program allows problem gamblers to ban themselves from Maryland casinos. Its success has led the LGCA to prepare a similar program, launching this spring, for the traditional lottery. "We want to ensure that Marylanders with a gambling problem have access to the programs and support they need to deal with it responsibly and pro-actively," Martino said. "That's why it is important to use this week to bring awareness to the numerous resources available to create positive change in our community."
During National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, the LGCA will be blogging on its casino website, gaming.mdlottery.com, and posting statistics and information regarding gambling on Facebook and Twitter. In addition, special messaging will be featured at the more than 4,200 Lottery retail locations across Maryland, via the agency's Lottery In Motion™ monitor screens.
"This is an opportunity to reach out and bring further awareness to the issues of problem gambling," Martino said. "We always encourage people to set limits and play responsibly."