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Why Is It Still Confusing That I'm a Woman and I Like Football?
If I added up the time I spend watching football, researching players, and writing weekly fantasy recaps for my league, it would probably be at least a part-time job.
Listen, it's no secret that I've been a bit of a slacker when it comes to writing about sports lately. The truth is: I typically take a hiatus from watching sports between the Super Bowl and Opening Day so that I can actually do sports. (A.K.A. snowboarding.) That being said, I still follow the sporting news when I can, so I thought this week I could just cheat a little bit and tell you what I thought was noteworthy.
Cincinnati Ben-Gals Cheerleader is Facing Criminal Charges for Having Sex with a Minor
First things first. Ben-Gals? SERIOUSLY? Just… no. Unlike Jane, I love a good pun, but ew. Is that even a pun or just hyphenation blasphemy?
Okay, now that THAT's out of the way…
Sarah Jones, the Captain of the Bengals (sorry, I just can't do it a second time) cheerleading squad was charged by a Kentucky grand jury with first-degree sexual abuse involving a student when she was teaching high school freshman English. She was also charged with unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual or other prohibited acts.
Here's as much as I can figure out from the Internet:
Unrelated, but interesting to note:
Sarah Jones is currently involved in litigation with TheDirty.com over their allegations that she had sex with Bengals players and has two STDs. The biggest reason I don't believe this allegation is because if I had two STDs there's no way in hell I would tell ANYONE, much less some loser friend who would then rat me out to the Internet.
Regarding the sexual abuse charge, I don't know what the deal with this, obviously. She says she's innocent. I believe in "innocent until proven guilty." Clearly there was enough evidence to indict her, but egads. I think I'll wait to see this one play out in court. That being said: What's up with female teachers who have sex with their students? Who wants to have sex with a guy who doesn't know what he's doing and is going to orgasm in two seconds? Yucky!
Also, I wonder how the NFL will handle this. As far as I can tell from my five minute Google search, cheerleaders don't have to follow the NFL's personal conduct policy (the policy that gives the NFL the right to suspend players who are merely accused of a crime--Ben Roethlisberger, for example--but never even charged.)
It does, however, say on the Bengals.com website that: "Cincinnati Ben-Gal cheerleaders conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as is consistent with the highest moral and ethical standards."
So while I think they should let her cheer until the trial, I also can't see that happening. Guess she's out of two jobs. Bummer.
Sean Payton Appealing His One-Year Ban & Bill Parcells Might Coach the Saints
I think we all knew this one was coming, but suspended Saints coach Sean Payton is filing an appeal of his season-long ban. His suspension is set to start on Sunday, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said this week that if the people involved chose to appeal their suspensions, they would remain in their current duties until a review was completed.
The thing to note, however, is that Goodell says those reviews will come within days, not weeks, so, assuming the suspension is upheld, Payton will not be able to participate in the draft in late April.
The other notable development is the possibility of retired coach Bill Parcells taking over if Payton is not allowed to coach. Not a bad person to come in as substitute teacher, but it might cause some bad blood in Miami where Parcells walked out with a year left on his contract because he was thought to be done with football.
You'll be shocked to hear (not) that I think Parcells should do whatever he wants. It's nothing like Brett Favre who retired and unretired seven million times. This is a guy who wants to come in and help his friend and former assistant head coach. Plus, even though I'm not a huge Parcells fan (I respect him as a coach, but god, I hate the Cowboys), it would make the football season a lot more interesting.
What do you think? Should a guy who bailed on a team under the guise that he was retiring come back and coach the Saints?
The Final Four is Tomorrow
"Sports" is a broad topic, as you obviously know. One sport I don't really follow is college basketball. I went to NYU for undergrad and no offense to The Violets, but their Division III play didn't exactly inspire me.
Well, it did inspire me to go knock on one of the player's dorm room doors one night in a drunken haze, but luckily, he wasn't home. And, just because I like to win, when he hit on me a few years later at a party, I turned him down. To be fair: he wasn't really hitting on me as much as he was trying to get me to have a one night stand, but still. I'm pretty sure that means I'm the one who came out on top. Except, you know, not...
Anyway, college basketball. Not really my thing. But it's happening. Here's how the National Semifinals are breaking down.(4) Louisville vs (1) Kentucky - 6:09 p.m. ET(2) Ohio State vs (2) Kansas - 8:49 p.m. ETKentucky's pretty much favored to take it all and what's even more interesting, to me, might lose three of their starting freshman to the NBA after the season. I guess I'm getting old because it just seems like that's a really young age to go into the NBA, not to mention losing out on the opportunity to get a college degree. (Oh my, just call the nursing home now. They have happy hour there, right?) I guess it's better than it used to be when players could enter right after their senior prom. Now at least they have to be 19 years old and at least one year out of high school. Still: how do you rebuild a team if you lose three of your starting freshman? Seems exhausting.
So yeah: Final Four. Who are you guys rooting for and why?
Daisy Had One of Her Best Days of Snowboarding All Season
Okay, fine. That's not really sports news, but whatever: it's true. And nothing makes me happier than an awesome day on the mountain. I was getting fresh tracks all day yesterday and as I carved in between the trees, all I could think was "I love Tahoe. I love Alpine Meadows. I love my life." I didn't stop smiling all day. It was kind of gross, if I'm being totally honest. For some reason Tahoe turns me into a happy hippie and it's really not a look I love. (Except, I do love it. I just don't WANT to love it as much as I do.)What activity do you partake in that makes you grin like an idiot (besides sex)?So many questions. Answer some of them, all of them, none of them in the comments. Happy Weekend!


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will develop key resources and infrastructure that nurture, enlist, and harness
investigator and site interest," said Jean Kutner, MD, MSPH, professor of
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Amsterdam Space Cadet – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Space Cadet
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ahh! Now here was excitement. I, and my fellow friends and 'travellers', Andy, Tim and Wodi, were at Coventry Airport: a big air hangar with all the home comforts of a shed. But wait, we were getting on a plane to Amsterdam. We were going on a six week European adventure. We were heading to a port famous for its cannabis, prostitutes, stag weekends, and little windmills (real culture vultures, I know.) We were young, too. Yes, my friends, this was excitement.
We arrived in Amsterdam under the cover of darkness and went straight to a bar for a pint; they were selling drugs on the corner. We were collected by a friendly Aussie bloke who delivered us to the campsite and presented us with a jar of weed, which was something of a shock, but we felt it best to embrace these local customs – we wouldn't want to offend anyone. The tent Wodi 'inherited' from his Dad soon became an item of ridicule – every time he turned his back I could see Tim and Andy convulsing with silent laughter, their faces illuminated by the artificial light of their headtorches. The tent was an unshapely relic of the ancient world – an ugly old wrag. I was soon banned from sleeping in the tent anyway, after a few sarcastic remarks. I glanced enviously at Tim and Andy's hi-tech, spacious sleeping quarters.
We spent the rest of the evening, and much of the early morning, sat in the campsite's 'lounge' tent, smoking sleepily and laughing about how Wodi's tent was actually an old skirt of his Mum's. I envisaged a young Mrs. Rapaport swirling round in a big dance hall, wearing this big green canvas – her little legs poking out at the bottom. At one point I couldn't even look at Andy, as every time our eyes met we burst out into uncontrollable laughter just at the thought of it. It was a good night, we sat there in this foreign place, everything new to us, tired and happy, excited about the possibilities and adventure of the next six weeks. In a strange way I felt comfortable, content. Then they made me sleep in the porch of the tent. The bastards.
We spent the next morning relaxing at the campsite and acquainting ourselves with the new surroundings. Me and Tim played table-tennis, Wodi hired a bike and cycled into the local town to buy a replacement tent. About half an hour later we walked in ourselves and did some shopping. I enjoyed the provincial nature of the town, the neat little suburbs and quaint centre, shops and streets bustling with life by the placid canal. We met with Wodi, had our first Amstel sitting outside a pub, and watched everyday Dutch life pass us by. Wodi cycled off again, this time to a camping store; we set off on the mammoth trek back to the campsite, arms aching with shopping, Wodi to meet us on the way. After a failed ambush attempt on him, that cheeky bastard Andy jumped on the back of his bike, leaving me and Tim stranded and angry, as they wobbled off into the distance. We decided to spite them by trying our hand at hitchhiking, and after a few half-hearted attempts managed to cadge a lift with a bloke who took us right back to the campsite. The fact that he worked there and always picked up people walking back lessened our sense of victory somewhat, but didn't stop us from cheering and hollering, fingers waving, car horn blaring, as we sped past Andy and Wodi on the bike.
We went into Amsterdam late that evening: the boundless, frenetic optimism of the previous day subsiding slightly to the fatigue of travel. After arriving by train we wandered around the backstreets for a while, desperately searching for any sign of life, or even better – a red light. We eventually managed to find a coffee shop called the Dolphin, and were taken aback at the bongs laid out on the counter; a pricelist for weed, hash and skunk, hung above the bar. Wodi and Tim rolled, Andy had a coffee, and I purchased a 'space cake'. It was then that my space cadet experience began.
The décor of the Dolphin was surely designed to spin you out – the walls were plastered with mock coral, the floor wooden like a deck. There was various sea paraphernalia scattered about, and pictures of dolphins painted on the walls. We sat there smoking (and eating) whilst a Bohemian underwater beat shuddered through the room. Wodi, Tim and Andy seemed tired and chilled but I was itching to move on someplace else to find other kicks. I was disappointed with my space cake – it was as if I was expecting some great transformation to take place as soon as it passed through my lips, and so was left deflated in the wake of no such event.
After a drink in a somewhat nondescript bar in the city centre we found ourselves in a place anything but characterless: an effervescent shrine to The Doors, and a memorial of the whole cult era. I chatted to the pretty barmaid, got a drink, and sat down at a table in the gloomy half-light of the room. I was quiet then – the place had a potent, eerie, atmosphere, almost claustrophobic in its power. In my hazy state it was like a lucid, yet morbid portal to the past; it inspired in me a vivid, overbearing feeling of loss, not only at the fact that I had missed this unique, unbelievable era – when everything was transcending, wild and bright – but also the fact that, with its cataclysmic impact, its elevated ideals, its euphoric liberty, its inspiring counterculture; sweeping the world with a psychedelic, revolutionary spirit, a tide of transformation, freedom; after all of that, it still didn't last. I looked at the walls plastered with pictures of cult figures, posters, headlines, events. I felt haunted by it, thought of hippies, flowers, civil rights, Woodstock, Martin Luther King, Hendrix, Hunter S Thompson, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley. It was all dead now: stagnant, unfulfilled, watered-down and modern. I looked up at the balcony, to the floor above. From my seating position – with some twisted optical illusion – it looked as though there was actually a street, with pillars and posts, adjoining the upper floor of this building, as if it was actually an open-roofed edifice, a further dimension. I was convinced, and told Tim, who looked at me as though as was crazy. We went upstairs for a game of pool and to check it out. I think it was about then that the space cake kicked in.
Upstairs, in reality, was just a dingy room with a couple of pool tables. On the adjacent table was a weighty man with slick back hair grinding up against his middle-aged girlfriend, which was certainly inspiring to watch. Who said romance was dead? We played pool and made our way back down the uneven, wobbly stairs. I felt light, almost detached. We sat back down with Wodi and Andy. Conversation wasn't exactly sparkling: we had hit a bit of a lull, which is one of the worst things to hit. I was once again swept away in the music, in the past: said some babble about how I had come here too late, but it was before my time. I got some strange looks. I looked left to a statue of an Indian next to me and my eyes did a kind of jolted zoom in on his face; I tried to make him speak, tried imagining he was going to turn his head and talk to me. He didn't, but I believed he could if I just stared hard enough.
I looked back at the wall again: names, dates, jumped out at me. I wished I was in Bob Dylan's snow-covered New York, in the heart of winter, huddled in some smoky, back-street jazz club, watching him perform; wished I had been around when Taxi Driver had been released. I thought of a thousand things, concentrating immensely. I occasionally glanced back at the Indian. I thought of the poignancy of A Walk On The Moon, with Vigo Mortensen, when a traditional fifties family is blown apart on their habitual holiday camp – times are 'a changing – the repressed housewife, trapped into motherhood, married too young to her childhood sweetheart, breaks free amid the tide of the Freedom movement, and has an affair with a travelling hippy. I was sat in a by-product of that whole glorious age; a last, lonely outpost, seeped in nostalgia. Something was calling me back to the present. I awoke as if from a dream, Wodi was laughing, asking me if I was okay. My mouth was open, eyes were glazed. I was completely wasted.
Suddenly I was in a haze, a haze of a daze; they were all laughing at me. I went outside, quick, for a breath of fresh air, glancing conspiratorially at the Indian. Outside people loomed by, we were in the Red Light District; across the street there was a dancer in the window who looked like a man. I wanted to hide. I found that I couldn't feel my lips – wouldn't know if my mouth was closed or wide open. I checked if my tongue was still there – it kept disappearing, then folding over. I laughed out loud, grinning stupidly, tripping over a step as I made my way back inside. Sat down. They started probing me, excited. I started to get paranoid, told them about the Indian who kept looking at me, moving his lips whenever I turned my back. I couldn't feel my lips. Told them. Stuck out my tongue. They were laughing their heads off. It was funny. Ha! I laughed.
We left the shrine, wandered off into Amsterdam – it was dark, and light – the occasional seedy red glow piercing the gloom. We tried to find a taxi. I was very happy, but very scared. I was talking gibberish – but No! I must stop to find my tongue. I was talking with a lisp, or was that lips? A lisp! I knew it, my tongue had folded in three, in six, it was dancing on the roof of my mouth to the rhythm of the beat. I must find my real voice – "No, nooooo (deeper), Noooooo (higher), nooooooooooo!" I could speak posh, I could, I was Hugh Grant on ecstacy – "I am a polar bear" – I was talking in every accent known to man – in a new hybrid accent that I had invented, cleverly. My tongue had gone again, no, it was back! I showed them. I was proud. I was happy, free as a bird! But scared. What was I doing?! How long would this last? But they were laughing, it was okay – Wodi told me it was all in my head…my tongue was in my head – he was right! Ha ha ha! I was loud, a kite on the moon, I wanted to cackle – they were asking me questions – those bastards were filming me on their phones!
I found my arms – a little man sober and sane was trapped inside me, trapped inside a netball in my head. But Wodi said that was okay. They went to get a kebab – a kebab? I needed the toilet…but I couldn't feel if I was holding it in or not – oh God, I was going to piss myself! The dam will leak. And in Amsterdam! How horribly ironic. I expected any second to see a wet patch forming on my trousers, urine streaming down my leg. It didn't happen; the defences were still place. But it was inevitable. I told Wodi, his face broke instantly into an unbelieving smile. The bastard didn't believe me: this was going to be the end of me – I needed to run, to hide! Find a dark alley and piss before it was too late. I took off – "Where the fuck is Tom going?" – I ran across a road, down a street…there were no doorways anywhere – I thought everyone pissed in the street in Rome. Was this Rome? I no longer knew. Oh God, I would have to go back. There was no privacy anywhere in this godforsaken place. But Wodi said it was okay again. I would have to cross my legs in the taxi and pray.
The taxi driver was a loony – a dingbat! He was going 300 miles an hour, jumping red lights and whizzing past cyclists. I needed my seat belt but knew God would protect me. He would not let this taxi crash after I had just prayed not to wet myself. He knew the score. Suddenly we were back, walking up the long footpath to the campsite. I told Tim I was a dishwasher from Finland, Wodi said Payney had stolen my hair – the bastard!! He was always saying it was falling out. I clutched my head to prevent any further attacks – ha. I could hear pigeons – "Coo, coo, doodalaada, doodalaada" – but wait, it was those three making silly noises to scare me. They whispered my name, so I checked the bushes. That would fool them. I needed the toilet. And where was my tongue?
They asked if I was going for a smoke in the lounge tent – I said yeah, but crept off to the toilet. That would buy me some time. My bodily functions were working as normal – that little man in the netball must be controlling them. I hid in the tent, and waited. I looked up: it was better than sideways. They were back, had been there for a while. They were cackling, laughing hysterically – there was a flashing light outside, burning my eyes and pounding my head. They had left a head torch outside, on flash, and pointed it at me. I moaned, but they wouldn't listen. I would not be their guinea pig. Wodi gave me some pita bread but I couldn't feel it in my mouth. I wanted my lips back. They were all asleep – wait for me! …what was I on about?! The haze was ascending, but man I was stoned – never again. I laughed and shook my head; hung up my helmet, and took off my suit. My adventure as a space cadet had come to an end.


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Kylie Caviness
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Kylie graduated with honors distinction from the James Madison University with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. While studying, Kylie completed a two-year group capstone project on the design and plan of a greenway system in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She focused greatly on the community component of the project, having facilitated workshops, collaborated with city planners, and interviewed Harrisonburg residents to identify accessibility issues for bicyclists and pedestrians. Kylie also analyzed GIS files and demographic data, and designed planning cross sections through SketchUp. She has experience in research, project management, technical writing, system-level data analysis, and design thinking.


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Wilderness - Wikipedia
Wilderness - Wikipedia
Wilderness is generally defined as a natural environment on Earth that has not been modified by human activity. Ecologists consider wilderness areas to be an integral part of the planet's self-sustaining natural ecosystem (the biosphere).
The word, "wilderness", derives from the notion of wildness; in other words that which is not controllable by humans. The word's etymology is from the Old English wildeornes, which in turn derives from wildeor meaning wild beast (wild + deor = beast, deer) (The Collins English Dictionary, 2000). From this point of view, it is the wildness of a place that makes it a wilderness. The mere presence or activity of people does not disqualify an area from being "Wilderness." Many ecosystems that are, or have been, inhabited or influenced by activities of people may still be considered "wild." This way of looking at wilderness includes areas within which natural processes operate without human interference.
The Daintree Rainforest, a wilderness area in Queensland, Australia.
The Daintree Rainforest, a wilderness area in Queensland, Australia.
Conceptions of wilderness
Looked at through the lens of the visual arts, nature and wildness have been important subjects in various epochs of world history. An early tradition of landscape art occurred in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The tradition of representing nature as it is became one of the aims of Chinese painting and was a significant influence in Asian art. Artists learned to depict mountains and rivers "from the perspective of nature as a whole and on the basis of their understanding of the laws of nature… as if seen through the eyes of a bird." In the 13th century, Shih Erh Chi recommended avoiding painting "scenes lacking any places made inaccessible by nature,".
The idea of wilderness having intrinsic value emerged in the Western world in the 1800s. British artists John Constable and JMW Turner turned their attention to capturing the beauty of the natural world in their paintings. Prior to that paintings had been primarily of religious scenes or of human beings. William Wordsworth's poetry described the wonder of the natural world, which had formerly been viewed as a threatening place. Increasingly the valuing of nature became an aspect of Western culture.
Wilderness was traditionally viewed as being a place to fear and avoid. It was the place where monsters and the unknown existed. Over the course of the 19th century wilderness became to be viewed not as a place to fear but a place to enjoy and project, hence came the conservation movement in the latter half of the 19th century. Rivers were rafted and mountains were climbed solely for the sake of recreation, not to determine their geographical contexture. This was a profound shift in wilderness thought. It reached a pinnacle in the 1960s with the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964, that allowed for parts of U.S. National Forests to be designated as "wilderness preserves" to be left untouched with no roads, buildings, or people.
The 21st century has seen another slight shift in wilderness thought and theory. It is now understood that simply drawing lines around a piece of land and declaring it a wilderness does not necessarily make it a wilderness. All landscapes are intricately connected and what happens outside a wilderness certainly affects what happens inside it. For example, pollution from L.A. and the California Central Valley smog up Kern Canyon and Seqouia National Park. The national park has miles of "wilderness" but the air is filled with pollution from the valley. This then brings us to the paradox of what a wilderness really is, which is precisely the issue in 21st century wilderness thought.
The American concept of wilderness has been criticised by some nature writers. For example, William Cronon writes that what he calls a wilderness ethic or cult may "teach us to be dismissive or even contemptuous of such humble places and experiences", and that "wilderness tends to privilege some parts of nature at the expense of others", using as an example "the mighty canyon more inspiring than the humble marsh."[3] This is most clearly visible with the fact that nearly all U.S. National Parks preserve spectacular canyons and mountains, and it wasn't until the 1940s that a swamp became a national park--the Everglades. In the mid-1900s national parks started to protect biodiversity, not simply attractive scenery. To date, there is no grassland national park in the United States, even though grasslands covered more than a 1/3 of the landscape before the arrival of Europeans.
Cronon also believes the passion to save wilderness "poses a serious threat to responsible environmentalism" and writes that it allows people to "give ourselves permission to evade responsibility for the lives we actually lead....to the extent that we live in an urban-industrial civilization" but at the same time pretend to ourselves that our real home is in the wilderness,"
Michael Pollan has argued that the wilderness ethic leads people to dismiss areas whose wildness is less than absolute. In his book Second Nature, Pollan writes that "once a landscape is no longer 'virgin' it is typically written off as fallen, lost to nature, irredeemable." Another challenge to the conventional notion of wilderness comes from Robert Winkler in his book, Going Wild: Adventures with Birds in the Suburban Wilderness. "On walks in the unpeopled parts of the suburbs," Winkler writes, "I've witnessed the same wild creatures, struggles for survival, and natural beauty that we associate with true wilderness."
History of wilderness preservation
Awareness of wild spaces
For most of human history, the greater part of the Earth's terrain was wilderness, and human attention was concentrated in settled areas. First known laws to protect parts of nature date back to Babylonian Empire and Chinese Emipre. In the Middle Ages, the Kings of England initiated one of the world's first conscious efforts to protect natural areas. They were motivated by a desire to be able to hunt wild animals in private hunting preserves rather than a desire to protect wilderness. Nevertheless, in order to have animals to hunt they would have to protect wildlife from subsistence hunting and the land from villagers gathering firewood. Similar measures were introduced in other European countries.
Early in the 19th century, Wordsworth and other romanticists in the U.K., concerned about "the excesses of industrialization and urbanization," called for a return to natural environments. This movement achieved some gains in protecting sensitive ecosystems, but a more successful form of environmentalism emerged in Germany by the mid 19th century. "Scientific Conservation," as it was called, advocated "the efficient utilization of natural resources through the application of science and technology." Concepts of forest management based on the German approach were applied in other parts of the world, but with varying degrees of success.
By the latter 19th century it had become clear that in many countries wild areas had either disappeared or were in danger of disappearing. This realisation gave rise to the conservation movement in the USA, partly through the efforts of writers and activists such as John Burroughs and John Muir, and politicians such as U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt).
Cook Lake in the Bridger Wilderness, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming, U.S.
Cook Lake in the Bridger Wilderness, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming, U.S.
National parks
The creation of National Parks, beginning in the 19th century, preserved some especially attractive and notable areas, but the pursuits of commerce, lifestyle, and recreation combined with increases in human population have continued to result in human modification of relatively untouched areas. Such human activity often negatively impacts native flora and fauna. As such, to better protect critical habitats and preserve low-impact recreational opportunities, legal concepts of "wilderness" were established in many countries, beginning with the United States (see below).
The first National Park was Yellowstone, established in 1872. The creation of this and other parks showed a growing appreciation of wild nature, but also an economic reality. The railways wanted to entice people to travel west.
This U.S. concept of national parks soon caught on in other countries. Canada created Banff National Park in the 1880s, at the same time as the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway was being built. Parks such as Banff and Yellowstone gained favor as the railroads advertised travel to "the great wild spaces" of North America. When outdoorsman Teddy Roosevelt became president of the United States, he began to enlarge the U.S. National Parks system, and established the National Forest system.
By the 1920s, travel across North America by train to experience the "wilderness" (often viewing it only through windows) had become wildly popular. This led to the commercialization of some of Canada's National Parks with the building of great hotels such as the Banff Springs Hotel and Chateau Lake Louise.
Conservation vs. preservation
Two opposing factions had emerged within the environmental movement by the early 20th century: the conservationists and the preservationists. The conservationists (such as Gifford Pinchot) focused on the proper use of nature, whereas the preservationists (like Muir) sought the protection of nature from use.
The idea of protecting nature for nature's sake began to gain more recognition in the 1930s with American writers like Aldo Leopold, calling for a "land ethic" and urging wilderness protection. It had become increasingly clear that wild spaces were disappearing rapidly and that decisive action was needed to save them.
Global conservation became an issue at the time of the disolution of the British Empire in Africa in the late 1940s. The British established great wildlife preserves there. As before, this interest in conservation had an economic motive: in this case, big game hunting. Nevertheless, this led to growing recognition in the 1950s and the early 1960s of the need to protect large spaces for wildlife conservation worldwide. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), founded in 1961, grew to be one of the largest conservation organisations in the world.
Preservation again came to the fore in the 1960s with the publication of Rachel Carson's, Silent Spring, in 1962 which was the genesis of the modern environmental movement. Major environmental groups such as the Sierra Club shifted from protesting to working with politicians to influence environmental policy. [4]
Wilderness designations
The United States was the first country to officially designate land as "wilderness" through the Wilderness Act of 1964. Wilderness designation helps preserve the natural state of the land and protect flora and fauna by prohibiting development and providing for non-motorized recreation. Recreation and development in Alaskan wilderness is often less restrictive.
Wilderness designations are granted by an Act of Congress for Federal land that retains a "primeval character" and that has no human habitation or development. Approximately 100 million acres (400,000 km˛) are designated as wilderness in the United States. This accounts for 4.71% of the total land of the country; however, 54% of wilderness is in Alaska, and only 2.58% of the continental United States is designated as wilderness.
There are 680 separate wilderness designations in the United States, from Florida's Pelican Island at 5 acres to Alaska's Wrangell-Saint Elias at 9,078,675 acres (36,740 km˛).
Current estimates of wilderness
According to a 2002 study by Conservation International, 46% of the world's land mass is wilderness, down only slightly from the 54% which prevailed through most of human history. However, according to an IUCN/UNEP report published in 2003, only 10.9% of the world's land mass is currently a Category 1 Protected Area, that is, either a strict nature reserve (5.5%) or protected wilderness (5.4%). [5] Such areas remain relatively untouched by humans. Of course, there are large tracts of lands in National Parks and other protected areas that would also qualify as wilderness. However, many protected areas have some degree of human modification or activity, so a definitive estimate of true wilderness is difficult.
The Wildlife Conservation Society generated a human footprint using a number of indicators, the absence of which indicate wildness: human population density, human access via roads and rivers, human infrastructure for agriculture and settlements and the presence of industrial power (lights visible from space). The society estimates that 26 percent of the earth's land mass falls into the category of "Last of the wild." The wildest regions of the world include the tundra, the taiga, the Amazonian rain forest, the Tibetan Plateau, the Australian outback and deserts such as the Sahara, and the Gobi.
It should be noted that the percentage of land area designated "wilderness" does not reflect "quality" of remaining wilderness, part of which is barren areas with low biodiversity. Of the last natural wilderness areas, the taiga — which is mostly wilderness — represents 11 percent of the total land mass in the Northern Hemisphere. Tropical rainforest represent a further 7 percent of the world's land base. Estimates of the earth's remaining wilderness underscore the rate at which these lands are being developed, with dramatic declines in biodiversity as a consequence.
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From savings accounts to 529 plans, there are a variety of college savings plans available to help you reach your goals. Each college savings plan offers its own advantages and considerations. Let's look at the common options so you can decide what's right for your family. One thing all college savings plans have in common—Upromise can boost your savings in any plan you choose.
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A savings account with a competitive Annual Percentage Yield (APY) can be a low-risk and flexible way to save for college.
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- Use the money for anything, anytime
- FDIC-insured
- Lacks the growth potential of a 529 plan or investment-based college savings plan
529 College Savings Plans
529 college savings plans are tax-advantaged investment accounts operated by a state's educational authority that offer their own benefits and features.1
- Open a 529 plan from any state
- Use the money to pay for qualified education expenses at any eligible school1,2
- Choose from a wide range of college savings plans
- Choosing a college savings plan requires some decisions
- Using money for non-education expenses may incur tax penalties
Coverdell ESAs
The Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) is a college savings plan that allows you to save up to $2,000 a year on behalf of your child under the age of 18.
- Withdraw savings tax-free for school expenses
- Use savings to pay tuition at trade schools, private grade schools, etc.
- Restricted by yearly contribution limits
- Ability to contribute phases out for families with higher incomes
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These accounts are set up by an adult on behalf of a minor under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) or the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA). The funds are transferred to the beneficiary when he or she reaches adulthood (the age of majority varies by state but is typically age 18-21).
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"The Adventures of Ulysses" by Bernard Evslin is a modern interpretation of Homer's classic "The Odyssey." The story follows Ulysses' journey to Ithaca, his home, after his efforts in the Trojan War. While being plagued by the god of the sea, Poseidon, Ulysses and his crew falter through many adventures before Ulysses finally finds his way home. "The Adventures of Ulysses" allows the classic tale to be easily understood by readers of all skill levels.
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London: Singer Selena Gomez has expressed her gratitude towards her fans for standing by her as she dealt with her mother`s miscarriage before Christmas.
The Disney singer-actress was left devastated earlier this month when her mother Mandy lost the baby she was expecting with Gomez`s stepfather Brian, Contactmusic reported.
The 19-year-old star has now posted a message online thanking all the fans who sent her messages of support after the tragedy, while she also had said the baby was a girl named Scarlett.
"Belated Merry Christmas everybody... I can`t thank you enough for all of your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate every one of you... I love you all so much and we hope you and your family had a beautiful Christmas!," she posted on Facebook.


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Christina Aguilera arrested for public intoxication
Christina Aguilera was arrested and taken to jail for public intoxication early Tuesday morning. Friends say they have been trying to get Aguilera into rehab for weeks.
Los Angeles police pulled over Christina Aguilera and her boyfriend Matthew Rutler at 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday for suspicion of DUI. Aguilera, 30, was a passenger in the car and a police spokesperson said that she was "so intoxicated she couldn't take care of herself" and was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication.
Rutler, 25, was also booked on a misdemeanor charge of suspicion of driving under the influence. Aguilera's bail was set at $250 and she has been released, however, Rutler's bail is at $30,000 and he remains in police custody.
"They were cooperative, no problems at all," Sgt. Michael Thomas tells Us Magazine. He goes on to say she was arrested "for her own safety. It's kind of a welfare 'arrest.' Not a criminal arrest. She was intoxicated -- too much to be in public. No one was available to take care of her, because the person she was with was arrested for drunk driving. When it's determined she's sober, she'll be released."
The Burlesquestar split up with her husband of five years, Jordan Bratman, last September and they have one son, three-year-old Max. Friends have been worried about Aguilera in recent months. She was seen drunk and crying at The Dime in L.A. and there were reports saying she passed out in Jeremy Renner's bed during his birthday party in January.
"Her friends are fed up," one source reports. "She's really spiraling. I would be shocked if she's not in rehab in the next month or two."
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The 8th Ministerial Conference discussed the progress on implementing the VASAB Long-Term Perspective for the Territorial Development of the Baltic Sea Region, adopted the Ministerial Declaration about planning and development challenges in the Region, as well as committed to the implementation of Regional Baltic Maritime Spatial Planning Roadmap 2013-2020.
As one of the main future goals, ministers decided to urge the Member States and the Committee to initiate and support territorial development and maritime spatial planning projects, fully exploiting the potential of all relevant financing instruments, especially the trans-national Baltic Sea Region Programme. "We have to concentrate our efforts in the issues important for us all: planning and balancing the use of marine space, improving accessibility and connectivity, ensuring energy connections, and the shift towards renewable resources and energy saving, applying the place based approach to the development, creating prerequisites for development of different types of regions. Without a doubt, one of the important themes for the next seven years is maritime spatial planning. We realised it already five years ago in Vilnius and made it one of the priorities for our cooperation. And it is an important priority up to today, even increasingly so," emphasized Minister of the Interior of Estonia, Hanno Pevkur.
New common responsibilities and challenges have emerged which call for deeper pan-Baltic cooperation on spatial planning and development and integration of spatial development policies into all relevant sectors. The main territorial development challenges are adverse territorial consequences of population changes (ageing and migration); further growth of big urban areas and land take resulting in more commuting; increased polarisation between urban and rural areas; interconnecting Trans-European, national and regional intermodal transport networks; growing pressure on marine resources and greater conflicts over the use of the sea; diversification of energy resources and interconnection of energy networks; development of sustainable and green energy, as well as coping with the consequences of climate change. The ministers addressed all these challenges and suggested joint actions for the Region during the conference.
During the conference several pan-Baltic organisations such as BASREC, HELCOM, BONUS and Union of Baltic Cities expressed their opinion regarding territorial cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region. Ministers decided that the closer cooperation with other pan-Baltic organisations was essential and needed for the future.
This year VASAB celebrates also the 20th Anniversary of the first VASAB strategic document – Vision and Strategies around the Baltic Sea 2010, agreed in the 3rd Ministerial Conference in 1994 in Tallinn. It was the first commonly agreed transnational vision of the Baltic Sea Region which played significant role for the spatial development of the whole Region. For that reason on 25 September 2014 the informal meeting 20 years of VASAB 2010 took place back to back with the 8th VASAB Ministerial Conference. The meeting was looking back to the achievements and memorable moments of the VASAB history, as well as sketched out possible future role of the VASAB cooperation network.
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My brother who lives in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has started a blog. Basically an Oregonian's take on living abroad in SE Asia.
Year: 2006
Taking Live Writer for a test drive
For a while now, I have been using Outlook as my blog editor. Basically, this means I have a folder on my inbox where I keep various drafts of potential posts which are all usually about half done. So while cleaning up my draft folder, I decided to go crazy and give Live Writer a…
New MSFT hire – John Lam
John Lam, of RubyCLR fame, is coming on board! Read all about it here: http://www.iunknown.com/articles/2006/10/20/dynamic-languages-microsoft-and-me I saw an internal talk by John back in August on his RubyCLR work. Very intriguing stuff… and he didn't use Powerpoint!
Iron Python 1.0!
Iron Python 1.0 has been released! Congrats to the CLR team. Jim Hugunin has all the details. In my opinion, this is a really big deal for the platform. Having spent the last year extensively experimenting with Ruby, I got to say I am becoming a big fan of some of the features of dynamic…
Nascar summer
Saw Cars twice (have kids), Talladega Nights – The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and even caught the last half of Days of Thunder last Sunday on TNT. I have no idea why I choose a career in software over Nascar.
Mark Ashton in the house…
A coworker of mine now has a new blog. Just to be clear, this guy is THE SYSTEM.DATA GURU.
New blogs to ponder
Discovered a couple of interesting softie blogs over the weekend. First there is this one from Joel Pobar on the CLR team. (I neither know or have ever worked with Joel). Found this post while I was searching for some information about DynamicMethods. A very interesting read, particularly if you are interested in dynamic languages…
Next Linq Tech Preview Teaser
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Sir Tom
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Betws-y-Coed Pubs & Restaurants
There's a good choice of excellent eating places close by, and in each suite there's a list of local recommended restaurants, hotels & pubs, all very easy to get to within easy reach of Betws-y-Coed.
Betws-y-Coed Pubs
The Stables
North Wales is all about adventure and after a day of exploration and excitement in the mountains or at the coast, there is nowhere better to drink and eat, relax and retreat. Recently refurbished the Stables boasts an unique atmosphere right in the centre of the historic village of Betws-y-Coed, with alfresco dining in our large beer garden, a host of live music events , plasma TV's to watch all the live sports internationals and an extensive menu with fabulous specials board
Betws-y-Coed Restaurants
Bistro Betws Y Coed
Family run, popular bistro with Seasonal, Welsh menus which include adaptions of traditional meals (some dating back to Medieval times) as well as their own modern dishes using suppliers of produce from the Conwy Valley. Lamb, wild pigeon and free range eggs and duck from Penmachno, Pheasant from Tal-y-Cafn, Fresh fish from The Conwy estuary and local rivers,often caught by the Chefs themselves.
Conwy Falls Cafe
We pride ourselves on offering quality, homemade, and locally sourced produce ensuring that what we sell is " fair to the grower and fair to the consumer " The Cafe offers beautiful views down the valley towards Betws Y Coed and is at the start of the Machno valley which leads to Penmachno and then onto Cwm Penmachno. The Cafe is situated on the edge of a 10 Acre SSSI woodland which leads to the Conwy Falls Waterfall. If you like very good Food, Coffee or have a taste for different Teas then you can't go far wrong with what we have to offer ( Monthly Specials ) Our Pizza nights are now Friday and Saturday 6pm-9pm you can now call to order a takeaway pizza on tel 01690 710696 We recently had a review in the Daily Post for our Pizza nights
The Grill Bar
Refurbished early last year the Grill Bar now has a defined contemporary feel – local materials and suppliers were used in the redesign and the wooden flooring in the conservatory area is wind fall seasoned oak from the hotel's own grounds. Traditional food with a contemporary twist The menu reflects the ambiance and offers a wide choice of traditional dishes with a contemporary twist. Also look out for the Specials Board which offers seasonal dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients.


text: Pirate Stereo Pirate Stereo Miami There's a sense of utter rebellion when tuning into a pirate radio station; the unregulated airwaves and the uncharted territory of hearing some of the most underground music that creeps under your skin. The same can be said for Pirate Stereo, a solo DJ/producer/music-aggregator under the guise of Eyal Agai, who has infiltrated the Miami nightlife holding the dance floor hostage with his signature mixes of house, techno, electro, indie and all of the above. There's nothing containing Agai's ability to hone in on today's best and brightest sounds placed right next to a classic Pink Floyd record. Born in Mexico City, Agai found himself naturally attracted to music, picking up the guitar at a young age. He later found himself attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Fast forward to the present. Pirate Stereo is riding solo. Still producing on occasion but mostly focusing on his innovative DJ sets, Agai has his hands in many musical pots. From being one of Miami's most sought-after influencer DJs to promoting the city's best notorious deep-house party,Slap & Tickle, to, serving as programing director for Carnaval de Bahidora -an annual music festival in the rainforest of Mexico- Agai is, no doubt, a rebel with a cause. His main purpose is simple: spread the gospel of good music by any means necessary – through commercial radio or pirate stereo – because in this life, all good music will always prevail. Pirate Stereo's tracks Summer League Vol. 2 by Pirate Stereo published on 2017/05/31 06:50:36 +0000 Summer League Vol. 1 by Pirate Stereo published on 2017/05/31 06:50:35 +0000 Compilación Bahidorá by Pirate Stereo published on 2017/02/02 00:02:27 +0000 Bardot Miami - Friday The 13th by Pirate Stereo published on 2016/05/19 15:53:37 +0000 PS Summer Mix by Pirate Stereo published on 2015/08/19 17:48:24 +0000 PS DJ Set- Bardot 12 20 14 by Pirate Stereo published on 2014/12/25 03:21:20 +0000 Photo/Shoot - mix for /girl by Pirate Stereo published on 2014/06/07 00:59:11 +0000 Slapdragons Vol. 1 by Pirate Stereo published on 2014/05/08 22:13:06 +0000 Cartel Mix Vol.1 by Pirate Stereo published on 2013/06/13 23:44:57 +0000 REcorded at Slap & Tickle 4-16-2013 by Pirate Stereo published on 2013/04/19 06:15:55 +0000


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California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
I just got back from San Francisco, and while I was there for a conference I was also finishing writing tips for summer reading. My visit to the relatively new California Academy of Science was a real inspiration. The signage was so interesting and informative. And the exhibits in the Aquarium, Rainforest and African Hall are compelling. One of the most spectacular spaces is the "Living Roof". The ground is on top of the structure.
The whole experience reminded me that museums are such special places for seeing, learning and reading (and writing tips). And if you can't be there in person, visit the website at http://www.calacademy.org/.


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Come see our newest addition to our herd! We are very excited to introduce you to Maxi, our new baby male (bull) elephant! He was born 23 MAY 2013 and is currently in our nearby jungle nursing with mamma getting stronger every day. Book a tour with us and you may take a small trek through the jungle to see him!
We are very happy to announce that Elephant Village has phased out the elephant seat, also know as the 'howdah'. Our elephants are getting happier every day! 🙂 You will now ride bareback on your elephant during riding activities, 1 person per elephant. This makes things much more fun for you and much more comfortable for our elephants! Try one of our intimate experiences by becoming a mahout for a day or two!
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Our founder, Markus Peschke, dreamed of establishing an elephant sanctuary amid the jungle, cliffs and waterfalls of Ban Xieng Lom village in 2001.
Elephant Village supports local communities and improves the people's wellbeing. We work toward the survival and safety of the elephants in Laos.
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The majority of asteroids and comets orbit the Sun at distances far from the Earth. However, a small fraction of them, the so-called Near-Earth Objects (usually abbreviated as NEOs), have orbits that can bring them closer to the Sun than the planet Mars, and approach the Earth. Their sizes range from 30km for the largest object (Eros) down to roughly 5m. Astronomers are interested in NEOs for two reasons. First, as they come close to the Earth, they are easier to study than other comets or asteroids. Secondly, NEOs can occasionally collide with the Earth, with the effect being dependent on the size.
The smallest NEOs will burn up and/or fragment at high altitudes in the Earth's atmosphere, as a fireball. Indeed, many of these events are seen each year by amateur astronomers and by satellites. Larger NEOs (between roughly 50m and 200m across) can survive down to the lower atmosphere, where their disruption can cause significant ground damage, over hundreds or even thousands of square kilometres. The last confirmed event like this occurred on 1908 June 30th over Tunguska, in Siberia. Even larger NEOs will generally impact the Earth itself, and cause a large explosion. It is now widely believed that the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago was associated with a 10km-wide NEO impacting in the Gulf of Mexico, causing tidal waves, firestorms and global climate change.
Tunguska-sized objects enter the Earth's atmosphere once every few hundred years. 1-km NEOs only hit the Earth every 500,000 years or so. However, NEOs arrive randomly (a bit like buses!), so the only way to be sure that we are not going to be hit is by finding them and calculating their orbits, thereby determining that none are coming our way.
There are several search programmes operating to find NEOs, primarily in the United States of America. Over 2,500 NEOs have been discovered, and a further 400 or so new NEOs are found every year. Once discovered, these NEOs are tracked by professional and amateur astronomers around the world. Teams of astronomers in America and Europe then calculate their orbits and assess if there is any risk of an impact in the foreseeable future.
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Find the best exchange rate and low fees when you send money to Nepal from the United States.
When you need to get money to a loved one overseas, the last thing you want to have to deal with is navigating a potentially complicated and expensive process. Sending money from the United States to Nepal doesn't have to be expensive. Compare the transfer fees and exchange rates of the many options available to you to get the most Nepalese rupees for your dollar.From bank transfers and online transactions to options that allow recipients to collect your funds within minutes, sending an international money transfer to Nepal is easy. However, do your research and shop around for the best available deal.
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Banks versus money transfer services
As the Nepalese rupee is an exotic currency within global markets, most banks will not offer you the option of sending Nepalese rupees overseas. Instead, you may need to send U.S. dollars, which can then be converted into Nepalese rupees at your recipient's bank.
Banks aren't necessarily the cheapest option when it comes to international money transfers either, as they offer low exchange rates and charge high fees on transfers. A more cost-effective option is to use a specialist money transfer company that, rather than offering a diverse array of products and services, concentrates solely on moving money internationally. Such companies typically offer better exchange rates, lower fees and faster processing times.
Case Study: John Sends Money to Nepal
John's 19-year-old daughter Amanda has gone to Nepal for a backpacking holiday to "find herself." Unfortunately, after a couple months of travelling, Amanda's bank balance is starting to get low. She phones home to ask her dad to send her $1,000, and when John discovers his bank won't allow him to send money to Nepal, he jumps online to compare the services of different money transfer providers. The results of his comparison are below.
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As the results show, while one transfer service offers a lower transfer fee and a faster processing time, using its services will mean Amanda receives $1,010 NPR fewer than if John uses the second transfer company.
How to compare transfer companies when transferring money to Nepal
- Exchange rates. It's vital to compare the exchange rates offered by a range of providers to see how they stack up against the competition. However, remember that some companies may charge high fees in conjunction with their better-than-average exchange rates.
- Transfer fees. You should consider all the fees that will be associated with your transaction. Low fees can end up saving you money.
- Transfer methods. Can you make your transfer over the phone, online or by visiting a branch?
- Transfer options. Some providers allow you to take advantage of market conditions by placing forward contracts, so you can lock in an ideal exchange rate now and transfer the money later; others enable you to schedule regular payments in advance.
- Transfer time. Can your money arrive to your recipient within minutes, or will they need to wait several days for the funds to be deposited into their bank account?
- Pickup methods. While some providers only offer cash pickup services, others will offer the opportunity to transfer funds direct to a Nepalese bank account.
- Minimum transfer amounts. Keep an eye out for minimum transfer amounts, which may affect your ability to transfer small sums.
- Customer service options. If you ever need assistance with a transaction, does the provider offer phone, email and online support?
Foreign exchange rates explainedThe exchange rate determines how much one country's currency is worth in another currency. When a country's currency is strong, it will yield more money when exchanging it in a country with a weak currency. For example, in January 2018, the U.S dollar was worth approximately 102.89 Nepalese Rupee. However, most countries' exchange rates are flexible, which means it can change from moment to moment. Factors that influence the exchange rate include interest rates, economic stability and inflation.
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Options for sending money to Nepal from America
- Bank transfers. Speak to your bank to see if it offers the opportunity to transfer funds to a Nepalese bank account.
- Online money transfer providers. Companies like Ria and WorldRemit allow you to send funds online to a bank account in Nepal.
- Money transfer provider with cash pickup options. Western Union and MoneyGram are two providers that allow you to send funds that can be collected from agent locations in Nepal.
- Checks. Sending an international guaranteed check is another way to securely transfer funds overseas.
How to send money to Nepal
There are several reputable providers who will help you send money to Nepal conveniently, and the majority of them will require you to sign up for an account before you're eligible to send a transfer. To do this you will usually need to provide your name, address, contact information, payment details and proof of ID.
You'll also need to supply details of the money you're sending, where you're sending it and who you're sending it to, and then you'll be able to make your transaction. Keep track of the reference number you receive in order to track the progress of your transfer.
Sending money to Nepal is quick, easy and affordable, so make sure to compare a range of transfer options to find the provider that offers a secure and cost-effective transfer solution for you.
Emergency cash transfers in Nepal
There are some situations where you may need to send funds as quickly as possible, such as in John's example in the case study above. In those cases, keep an eye out for any differences in exchange rates and fees that your provider may charge you for the privilege of having your funds sent as quickly as possible. Failing to do so can end up costing you a whole lot of money, so double-check all the details of your transfer before you submit it.
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Tips for picking up cash in Nepal
Although Nepal is considered a relatively safe country for travelers, you should take precautions if you're picking up cash from an agent location. Take a friend along to deter any strangers, don't advertise your new-found wealth in public, and deposit the funds somewhere safe as soon as you can.Back to top


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A reminder: Tonight, a town hall to discuss a medical marijuana center ban is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Fire Station 19, 2490 Research Parkway.
An e-mail from Marijuana Patient Advocates reminds those interested in attending:
If you get there and can't find a seat, at least come into the room, stand and listen for a few minutes, then leave if you must. We want the officials and the audience to see the huge number of patients and their supporters who really care about this medicine.
If you are a patient who uses a wheel chair, please come early to get a good spot for your chair. Patients with other disabilities might call the fire station to learn if the room will accommodate them.
The hosts of this event also put a second item on the agenda: a discussion about the county buying a building. So you might see them try to use this as a decoy. If they start the meeting by talking about the building, stay there. Don't let them drive you out with mindless BS.


text: I just did a mental poll and yes, spam is still one of the most annoying things to receive in your email. These messages may include unsolicited offers for cheap Viagra or requests from a Nigerian Prince requesting your bank account information because he needs help to move a large sum of money and in turn, will repay you with a generous sum of money for your time and effort. There are also phishing attacks emails that try to trick the user by providing them with a link to a spoofed website that looks identical to a financial institution's website. If you have an email account, chances are good that you have encountered these or similar scenarios. People are becoming more aware of the dangers of engaging with unsolicited emails and stay away, but would you consider a legitimate email from a company as spam?


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AUGUSTA, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- One person was killed in a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a van in St. Charles County Sunday afternoon.
The Missouri Highway Patrol believes speed was a factor that caused a motorcycle and a van to collide on Highway 94 near Augusta, Mo. around 1:30 p.m.
Police say Duy Khang Le, 22, and passenger Jacquelyn Schell, 21, were thrown from his Suzuki 750 when it collided with a van at the intersection of westbound Highway 94 and Heger Lane.
Officers believe Le was speeding and attempted to make a turn onto Heger Lane when Hoang Cuong, 60, driving the van, was unable to yield, colliding with Le.
Le was pronounced dead at the scene. Schell was taken to an area hospital with moderate injuries. Both riders were said to be wearing safety devices.
Cuong was not injured in the wreck, he was wearing a seat belt.
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Bewitched and The Nanny Diaries: Coming Soon?TV Fanatic Staff at . Comments
With witches making a comeback - season four of True Blood, the upcoming Secret Circle on The CW - CBS will reportedly take viewers back to the supernatural being who sort of started it all.
The network has ordered a script for an updated version of Bewitched, according to Variety, as the network can only hope for a remake that enjoys more success than the dreadful Nicole Kidman/Will Ferrell film in 2005.
Bewitched aired from 1964-1972 and starred Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha, a suburban wife and mother who wiggled her nose to unleash her sorcery.
Elsewhere, Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is also working on a new/old project: developing an ABC series around the 2002 novel The Nanny Diaries. The best-seller was also turned into a movie, one released in 2007 and featuring Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Alicia Keys and Chris Evans.
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They work in tandem so you can't really get a street-cleaning ticket in San Francisco unless we're really street cleaning. (Quote by - Maggie Lynch)
For cleanness of body was ever esteemed to proceed from a due reverence to God, to society, and to ourselves. (Quote by - Francis Bacon)
The alleged authority simply does not exist. The Clean Air Act mentions CO2 but none of the references are in a regulatory context. There are no directives from Congress for EPA to use the Clean Air Act to settle what is essentially an international political issue. The panel decision grasped this reality, and the full court's decision to not get further involved is a reconfirmation that this an issue that is best addressed by Congress rather than a regulatory agency or the federal courts. (Quote by - Lisa Jaeger)
I've been entirely opposed to it since Day one. The next practical thing to do is to get out, and since I don't imagine we're going to clean up after us, the Iraqis are going to have to clean up all the junk we leave behind. (Quote by - Jane Smiley)
There's something about a clean house, a clean room. It does wonders for the psyche. (Quote by - Brian Sansoni)
Bath twice a day to be really clean, once a day to be passably clean, once a week to avoid being a public menace. (Quote by - Anthony Burgess)
The diesel engine industry has illegally poured millions of tons of pollution into the air, .. It's time for the industry to clean up its act, and it's time for it to clean up the air. (Quote by - Janet Reno)
If Ciccone learns how to squat-clean, the sky's the limit. He's been power-cleaning, so I'm hoping to get him squat-cleaning by next year. (Quote by - Tim McRae)
He said everything looked good in there, he did what he had to do and cleaned up what he had to clean up. I think everything else looked good and I should recover fine. (Quote by - Kerry Wood)
Better keep yourself clean and bright. You are the window through which you must see the world. (Quote by - George Bernard Shaw)
Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, he shall come unto the priest; / And the priest shall see him: and, behold, if the plague be turned into white; then the priest shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: he is clean. (Quote by - Bible)
I believe in getting into hot water - it helps keep you clean. (Quote by - G. K. Chesterton)
If you say you're clean, then come clean. Time is running out. We can't keep hunting and pecking and trying to see if we can find something. (Quote by - Colin Powell)
They said that (amphetamines were) in baseball, and as far as how much, we'll never know. They wanted everything out of baseball, and that's the way it is right now. It's definitely a clean sport, and everybody's who's on the field this year is clean, no matter who it is. (Quote by - Wes Helms)
I think a portfolio standard should go beyond wind, solar and geothermal energy to include renewable energy like hydropower and clean alternatives such as coal gasification, clean coal, nuclear energy and, finally, credits for achieving new levels of efficiency and conservation. (Quote by - Pete Domenici)
The Fishable Waters Act shares the same intent of the Clean Water Act by proposing to fulfill goals that have not yet been met to restore and maintain the biological integrity of the nation's waters. The intent of the bill is to enhance the Clean Water Act instead of undercutting it. (Quote by - Steve Moyer)
Getting fired can produce a particularly bountiful payday for a CEO. Indeed, he can 'earn' more in that single day, while cleaning out his desk, than an American worker earns in a lifetime of cleaning toilets. Forget the old maxim about nothing succeeding like success: Today, in the executive suite, the all-too-prevalent rule is that nothing succeeds like failure. (Quote by - Warren Buffett)
While the term 'clean' is ambiguous, the desired result is one that meets or exceeds the cleanliness and sanitation standards of the particular facility. To increase staff productivity and quality control, we recommend implementing 'team cleaning' -- a system of specialists who concentrate on specific tasks -- wherever possible. (Quote by - Peter Sheldon)
It's a good bit of damage to clean up. Getting trees off houses, getting yards cleaned up -- we'll see what we can do. (Quote by - Thomas Sewell)
I really liked German food. And it's very clean.. It's a very clean country. They kind of get rid of the waste really well.. the garbage. (Quote by - Dominic Monaghan)
I don't necessarily spring-clean, I mid-winter clean. I try to stay organized, though, so I don't have to spring-clean. (Quote by - Clint Burgess)
Our main goal now is to get it cleaned up and that is our next project. I am going to meet with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Now that the criminal case is resolved, we are hoping we can get them to be a little more responsive to helping Grayson County get that cleaned up. (Quote by - Joe Brown)
British women feel happier and more in control of their lives when their home is clean and tidy. Cleaning is the new therapy. (Quote by - Dee Smith)
When visitors come to Indianapolis, I've heard, the community at large has heard, what a clean city this is, what a great job we do maintaining a clean downtown especially, and it's a priority for us. (Quote by - Jim Garrard)
The hardest house to clean is a clean house. If it's immaculate, you've got to show something better than you're walking into. (Quote by - Dan Bishop)


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Plantronics UC Headsets Steal the Thunder
For two years in a row, Plantronics earned accolades from Frost & Sullivan. While it was recognized for its accomplishments in the unified communications and collaboration category in 2013, it was applauded for growth and innovation in the global contact center and office headset category in 2014.
More specifically, its strong commitment to technology innovation in the unified communication headset space, impressive ability to churn out headsets relevant to today's evolving workspaces and capacity to help channel partners with training, certifications, sales and technical support, have come in for a great deal of commendation.
"Being in the forefront of headset innovation, Plantronics has successfully established itself as one of the most respected brands in the traditional enterprise communications space and now in demanding unified communications environments," said Mohamed Alaa Saayed, senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
Plantronics has never stopped growing and reinventing itself. From its humble beginnings when the company invented the first lightweight telephone headset in 1961, it has propelled itself into a position where it is recognized as the industry standard for sound, quality, comfort and durability, always staying one step ahead of communication challenges. Its achievements have been equally remarkable in the UC space, making available headset options that have kept pace with increasing UC functionality and integration with major UC platforms.
Frost & Sullivan were impressed with the Plantronics Connect partner program, which is revised periodically in accordance with evolving market conditions, helping channel partners to integrate Plantronics solutions into their enterprise communications sales strategies.
In addition, Plantronics' alliances with key strategic UC and voice vendors helped create unique differentiators and experiences for alliance partners' customers.
Frost & Sullivan summed it up by saying, "It is no wonder that Plantronics headsets are found in 100 percent of the Fortune 100 companies."With the unified communications set to give an impetus to the global contact center and office headset market, Plantronics may well be in the race for its third award in three years.
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Recent Coverage
San Francisco Chronicle
This proposal, though, needs a reality check. The sidewalk move-along order hinges on finding a bed in the city's oversubscribed shelters. If there's no slot available, then the 24-hour notice to leave won't take effect.
San Francisco Examiner
The measure's impact, however, is challenged by basic math. In the last point-in-time homeless count, there are some 6,700 homeless in The City, of which half live on the streets.
The Guardian
This type of anti-homeless, quality-of-life law is not effective in reducing homelessness. In May, a report by the city's budget analyst found that enforcement of the city's 36 quality-of-life laws cost more than $20m, while the number of unsheltered homeless continued to rise.
What about Prop R?
—not any more foot patrol officers.
This measure was put on the ballot without the consent of the Police Commission. It sets no standards for community policing or how to reform the department that still has much work to do to build relationships with our diverse communities–relationships that are central to neighborhood safety.
Prop R will NOT get people referred to shelters
Mandating police officers to respond to homelessness is counterproductive. According to the Budget and Legislative Analyst's Office, the City is spending $20.6 million criminalizing people forced to sleep on the streets. They suggest shifting these efforts away from police and towards other departments.
Criminalization does not end homelessness
San Francisco's homeless policy and the broader debate has been primarily focused on enforcement. Last year, the City gave out 27,000 citations to homeless folks, of which 14,000 were simply for resting. We already have the highest number of anti-homeless laws in the state—36. Homelessness has only increased.


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GENETIC WOMEN are the ultimate women. She's real, confident, simple, and down to earth. She's here to remind us that we all arise from a common place; a strong woman.
We meet up with women who inspire us and ask them questions about who they are. We want the world to see why we love these woman and hope that they inspire you as much as they inspire us.
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ADJECTIVE of or relating to origin; arising from common origin.
ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: English, from genesis, on the pattern of pairs such as anthithesis, antithetic.


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Jonathan Adler Anemone Flushmount or Wall Fixture
by Jonathan Adler
Small Anemone fixtures are in stock and ready to ship!
Twinkly chandeliers, fierce floor lamps and tantalizing table lamps poised and ready to transform your abode, flatter your features and chic-ify your life!• Large Diameter 23" x 12.5" Deep approx 30lbs (additional support may be required.)
• Large Anemone uses 5 - 60W E26 Silver capped Bulbs
• Small Diameter 13" x 7" Deep approx 10lbs
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Great food starts with fresh ingredients…
Soups. Salads. Sandwiches. Appetizers. Entrees.
Here at Water Fresh Farm, we grow fruits, vegetables and herbs year round – ingredients used by our chefs to create delicious food. You simply cannot get fresher ingredients than our chefs, who walk from the kitchen to the greenhouse and emerge with an armful of produce that will be transformed into meals that will bring smiles to your guests' faces. Whether for your office or dining room, there is no shorter path from farm to table.
Click the links below to view our Catering menu items.Breakfast
Fresh Fruit Platter – golden pineapple, sliced melons, and seasonal berries
Coffee – Armeno Coffee Roasters House Blend, regular or decaf.
Tea – freshly brewed whole leaf tea from Upton Tea.
Water Fresh Farm Specialties – an assortment of our specialty sandwiches.
Compliments – choose from coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, and couscous salad.
Add Hot Soup to your Sandwiches – from Tomato Bisque to Chicken Noodle, all our soups are made fresh in our farm kitchen
Spinach Salad – baby spinach, crumbled bacon, red onion, roasted mushrooms, apple.
Mediterranean Salad – mixed greens, chickpeas, mixed olives, roasted red pepper, red cabbage, & feta cheese.
Pear Gorgonzola Salad – baby lettuce with poached pears, crumbled gorgonzola & candied pecans.
Caesar Salad – romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and garlic-herb croutons with creamy Caesar dressing.
Salad Add-Ons:
-grilled balsamic marinated chicken
-grilled sirloin
-grilled cilantro marinated lime shrimp
Fresh Vegetables with Dip – a combination of baby carrots, bell peppers, Water Fresh cucumbers, broccoli, grape tomatoes, zucchini, and summer squash served with homemade dip.
Shrimp Cocktail – large shrimp, slow poached in our own boullion. Served with Water Fresh cocktail sauce.
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Water Fresh tomatoes and basil, fresh mozzarella atop crostini.
Cool Cucumbers – sliced Water Fresh cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, pear tomato, and kalamata olives on skewers with pesto drizzle.
Boursin Stuffed Mushroom – house made Boursin cheese piped into medium mushrooms topped with parmesan and baked until golden .
Crab Cakes – panko herb crusted crab cakes served with red pepper tartar sauce.
Beef Sate – thin sliced beef sirloin marinated in Asian spices and grilled. Served with toasted sesame teriyaki dipping sauce.
Sesame Chicken Skewers – boneless chicken marinated in sesame oil, then skewered and dipped in bread crumbs mixed with white and black sesame seeds.
Cajun Shrimp Skewers – oven broiled Cajun marinated shrimp served with a remoulade sauce.
Cheese Platter – Bleu, Cheddar, Swiss, sliced Gouda, and Brie. Served with assorted crackers.
Mini Lobster Pot Pie – fresh lobster mixed with leeks, carrots, celery, sherry, and herbs wrapped in pastry and baked.
Swedish Meatballs – Angus beef mixed with onions and spices, roasted and topped with a beef demi sauce and a touch of sour cream.
Spicy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms – baked medium mushrooms filled with ground Italian sausage mixed with fennel, chili flakes, parsley, onion, and olives.
Spanakopita – phyllo dough filled with spinach, feta, and onion then baked until golden.
Dijon Chicken Wellington – Dijon marinated chicken mixed with shredded cheese, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Served with honey mustard dipping sauce.
Maple Glazed Scallops – large sea scallops wrapped in bacon, fried, and then glazed with maple syrup.
Eggplant Parmesan – garden fresh eggplant, peeled, coated with parmesan panko breadcrumbs and Italian seasonings, pan fried, and served with Water Fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Add pasta and sauce for an extra $2.50 per person.
Stuffed Chicken Breast – boneless breast of chicken stuffed with cranberry wild rice and topped with a maple mushroom sauce.
Chicken Marsala – boneless breast of chicken topped with a rich wild mushroom demi sauce.
London Broil – grilled sirloin served with a rich mushroom demi glaze.
Steak Tips – grilled BBQ bourbon marinated steak tips
Grilled Pork Tenderloin – grilled pork tenderloin topped with a dried cherry port wine glaze.
Grilled Thai Salmon – grilled salmon filet with a sweet & spicy chili glace.
Stuffed Filet of Sole – crab and shrimp stuffed sole with a rich Newburg sauce.
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese – house made 5 cheese macaroni & cheese sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, diced lobster meat, and sweet corn. Baked with an herb crumb topping.
Grilled Vegetable Cannelloni – grilled vegetable filled cannelloni topped with a red wine marinara sauce.
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom – Water Fresh tomatoes, Arborio rice stuffing, laced with a balsamic glaze.
– Herb Roasted Potatoes
– Garlic Mashed Potatoes
– Roasted Vegetable Medley
– Glazed Baby Carrots with Fresh Thyme
– Seasonal Vegetable Medley with Herb Butter
– Cinnamon Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
– Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges
The European Dessert Platter – an assortment of macaroons, cannolis, and lemon bars.
Cookie Plate
Fresh Berry Platter


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Pc Repairs Bradford
Welcome to 2d's Pc Repairs Bradford, based in Bradford, West Yorkshire just minutes away from the M62 enabling us to service the whole of Bradford, Leeds, Halifax, Wakefield and Huddersfield.
2d's Pc Repairs Bradford aim to provide a complete range of computer related services. 2d's can resolve software problems, remove viruses or spyware and supply and install new hardware components – either repairs or upgrades. 2D's Computer Repair in Bradford build new bespoke PC systems to order and can provide network installation and maintenance.
Some examples of our many services are shown below. If the service you need is not included, please ask us.
- PC Repairs
- Laptop Repairs
- Mobile Phone Repairs
- Tablet Repairs
- Virus & Spyware Removal
- Custom Build Gaming Pc's
- PC Upgrades & Modifications
- Operating System Installation
PC Crashing or Freezing?
Is your computer crashing or freezing in the middle of your office application or your favourite game? Perhaps a hardware conflict is causing the problem, software has become corrupt or possibly the drivers for the graphics card need updating – whatever the problem;
2D's Pc Repairs Bradford have fully trained computer engineers ready to help.


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We welcome bus tours, senior groups and organized clubs for this very special rate!
Our fully guided flexible programs usually last two hours however, we can also accommodate groups for a shorter period of time. Pre-scheduled groups may tour the museum between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (please call for available times). The tours are offered 7 days per week. The museum is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm daily. We also have an extensive Gift Shop featuring many unique horse-related items.
- All tours/luncheons include a guided two-hour tour, a one-hour buffet lunch, beverages (coffee, tea, soda) and all taxes and gratuities.
- Groups $16 per person.
- Minimum group size is 20 and 2 week advanced reservations are required.
- Tour Leaders and Bus Drivers are FREE!
- Click on our available lunch menus here.
Part of the Education Department's mission is to work with other organizations and sites in the area, to promote local tourism. Visit www.orangetourism.org to find out about the history, culture and beauty Orange County has to offer and see why The Hudson Valley is considered one of the most popular places in the world to visit.
Morning Tours
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Tour the Harness Racing Museum
- 12:00p.m. - Lunch
- 12:45p.m. - 1 p.m. - Depart for next destination
Afternoon Tours
- 12:00p.m. - Arrive at the Harness Racing Museum and have lunch
- 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. - Tour the Harness Racing Museum


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The recipe is especially for my Aunt Rose.
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixer bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Gradually stir in flour.
Spread 3 cups batter into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over top.
NOTE: to get 5-dozen, each serving would be just a mere 1-inch x 2.5-inch square and, well, that is a wee bit small in my humble opinion 🙂
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Dropped call: the digital story everyone's missing
Meanwhile, in another, quieter sector of the digital universe, there's a big story developing: the next generation of mobile phones is reshaping the virtual landscape.Let's look at the numbers (thank you Morgan Stanley). Since product launch in 2007, Apple has sold more than 40 million iPhones and another 20 million iPod Touch devices. That makes the iPhone platform the fastest growing technology in history. Faster than Nintendo's Wii, faster than Sony's Playstation, faster than anything. Ever.
Here's another way to look at it. Since adding the iPhone, AT&T's network traffic has increased by a factor of 50—not because subscribers are making more phone calls, but because they are using these devices in fundamentally different ways: the iPhone is not a phone with some enhancements; it's a computer that happens to make calls.But while paying appropriate homage to Steve Jobs, it's not all about the iPhone. With Google introducing its Android operating system, Palm premiering the Pre and even Microsoft rebooting its mobile software, the future is all about the smartphone.
So here's a technology that offers incredible opportunities to provide real value to patients, HCPs and caregivers; begs few of the regulatory issues of social media; and c) actually ties neatly to marketing goals. Yet everybody wants a Twitter strategy (Text "sigh" to 654321).Well, not everybody. There are actually a number of innovative, relevant healthcare iPhone apps produced by pharma companies. A sampling:
- J&J's "CareConnector," a tool to help caregivers track meds and doctor's appointments. Simple, relevant and coherent for J&J's brand.
- Sanofi's "Go Meals," a calorie counter for patients with diabetes, the app gives carb counts for menu items at 200 chain restaurants. Real utility that doesn't require fair balance!
- UCB's "Wellness Widget," allows Crohn's patients to track their symptoms wherever they are, and create a report to share with their doctors. (Disclosure: my company created this one.)
Bill Drummy is chairman and CEO, Heartbeat Digital