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Transbaikal, Trans-Baikal, Transbaikalia (Russian: Забайкалье, Zabaykalye), or Dauria (Даурия, Dauriya) is a mountainous region to the east of or "beyond" (trans-) Lake Baikal in Russia. The alternative name, Dauria, is derived from the ethnonym of the Daur people. It stretches for almost 1000 km from north to south from the Patomskoye Plateau and North Baikal Plateau to the Russian state border. The Transbaikal region covers more than 1000 km from west to east from Baikal to the meridian of the confluence of the Shilka and Argun Rivers.
In Imperial Russia, Dauria was itself an oblast with its capital at Nerchinsk, then at Chita and became part of the Far Eastern Republic in 1920. It is currently divided into Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai and makes up nearly all of the territory of these two federal subjects.
The region has given its name to various animal species including Daurian Hedgehog, and the following birds: Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica), Daurian Jackdaw, Daurian Partridge, Daurian Redstart, Daurian Starling, Daurian Shrike and the Red-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica). The common name of the famous Dahurian Larch (Larix gmelinii) as well as that of the Dahurian Buckthorn (Rhamnus davurica) are also derived from the same source.
Oktyabrsky (Октябрьский) village, Amur Oblast, near the Russia-China border is a large site of uranium mining and processing facilities.[1]
This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
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TRANSBAIKALIA (sometimes also known as Dauria), a province of Eastern Siberia, lying E. of Lake Baikal, with the government of Irkutsk on the N.W. and N., the provinces of Amur and Manchuria on the E. and Mongolia on the S. Its area (232,846 sq. m.) is nearly as large as that of AustriaHungary, but its population does not much exceed half a million.
Transbaikalia forms an intermediate link between Siberia, Mongolia and the northern Pacific littoral. The Yablonoi Mountains, which run north-east from the sources of the Kerulen to the bend of the Olekma in 56° N., divide the province into two quite distinct parts; to the west, the upper terrace of the high east Asian plateau, continued from the upper Selenga and the Yenisei (4000 to 5000 ft. high) towards the plateau of the Vitim (3500 to 4000 ft.); and to the east the lower terrace of the same plateau (2800 ft.), forming a continuation of the eastern Gobi. Beginning at Lake Baikal, a valley, deep and broad, penetrates the north-western border-ridge of the plateau, and runs eastward up the river Uda, with an imperceptible gradient, like a gigantic railway cutting enclosed between two steep slopes, and it sends another branch south towards Kiakhta. After having served, through a succession of geological periods, as an outlet for the water and ice which accumulated on the plateau, it is now utilized for the two highways which lead from Lake Baikal across the plateau (3500-4000 ft.) to the Amur on the east and the Chinese depression on the south. Elsewhere the high and massive border-ridge on the north-western edge of the plateau can be crossed only by difficult footpaths. The border-ridge just mentioned, gapped by the wide opening of the Selenga, runs from south-west to north-east under different names, being known as Khamar-daban (6900 ft.) south of Lake Baikal, and as the Barguzin Mountains (7000 to 8000 ft.) along the east bank of the Barguzin river, while farther north-east it has been described under the names of the South Muya and the Chara Mountains (6000 to 7000 ft.). Resting its south-east base on the plateau, it descends steeply en the north-west to the lake and to the broad picturesque valleys of the Barguzin, Muya and Chara. Thick forests of larch, fir and cedar clothe the ridge, whose dome-shaped rounded summits (goltsy) rise above the limits of tree vegetation, but do not reach the snow-line (here above 1 0,000 ft.). The high plateau itself has the aspect of an undulating table-land, intersected by ranges, which rise some 1500 or 2000 ft. above its surface, and are separated by broad, flat, marshy valleys, traversed by sluggish meandering streams. The better drained valleys have fine meadow lands, while the hills are clothed with forests (almost exclusively of larch and birch). Numberless lakes and ponds occur along the river courses. Tunguses hunt in the forests and meadows, but permanent agricultural settlements are impossible, corn seldom ripening on account of the early frost. The lower parts of the broad, flat valley of the Jida have, however, a few Cossack settlements, and Mongolian shepherds inhabit the elevated grassy valleys about Lake Kosso-gol (5300 ft. above the sea). Quite different is the lower terrace of the plateau, occupied by the eastern Gobi and the Nerchinsk region, and separated from the upper terrace by the Yablonoi range. This last is the southeastern border-ridge of the higher terrace. It rises to 8035 ft. in the Sokhondo peak, but elsewhere its dome-shaped summits do not exceed 5000 or 6000 ft. Numberless lakes, with flat undefined margins, feed streams which join the great north-going rivers or the Amur and the Pacific. Low hills rise above the edge of the plateau, but the slope is abrupt towards the south-east, where the foot-hills of the Yablonoi are nearly 1500 and 2000 ft. lower than on the north-west. Climate, flora and fauna change suddenly as soon as the Yablonoi has been crossed. The Siberian flora gives way to the Daurian flora, and this is in turn exchanged for the Pacific littoral flora on the Manchurian plains and lowlands.
The lower terrace has the character of a steppe, but is intersected by a number of ranges, plications of Silurian and Devonian rocks, all running south-west to north-east, and all containing silver, lead, copper and auriferous sands. Agriculture can be easily carried on in the broad prairies, the only drawbacks being droughts, and frosts in the higher closed valleys of the Nerchinsk or Gazimur Mountains. The lower terrace is in its turn fringed by a border-ridge - the Great Khingan - which occupies, with reference to the lower terrace, the same position that the Yablonoi does in relation to the upper, and separates Siberia from northern Manchuria. This important ridge does not run from south to north, as represented on the old maps, but from ';south-west to north-east; it is pierced by the Amur near Aibazin, and joins the Okhotsk Mountains, which however do not join the Yoblonoi Mountains.
The rivers belong to three different systems - the affluents of Lake Baikal, of the Lena and of the Amur. Of the first the Selenga (800 m. long) rises in north-west Mongolia, one of its tributaries (the Egif-gol) being an emissary of Lake Kosso-gol. The Chikoi, Khilok and Uda are its chief tributaries in Transbaikalia. The Barguzin and the upper Angara enter Lake Baikal from the northeast. Of the tributaries of the Lena, the Vitim with its affluents (Karenga, Tsipa, and Muya) flows on the high plateau through uninhabited regions, as also does the Olekma. The tributaries of the Amur are much more important. The Argun, which at a quite recent epoch received the waters of the Dalai-nor, and thus had the Kerulen for its source, is no longer in communication with the rapidly desiccating Mongolian lake, but has its sources in the Gan, which flows from the Great Khingan Mountains. It is not navigable, but receives the Gazimur and several other streams from the Nerchinsk mining district. The Shilka is;formed by the union of the Onon and the Chita rivers, and is navigable from the town of Chita, thus being an important channel to the Amur.
Lake Baikal, with an area of 13,200 sq. m. (nearly equal to that of Switzerland), extends in a half crescent from south-west to north-east, with a length of nearly 400 m. and a width of 20 to 50 m. Its level is 1,500 ft. above the sea l The wide delta of the Selenga narrows it in the middle, and renders it shallower in the east than in the west. The other lakes include the Gusinoye and Lake Ba-unt on the Vitim plateau. Many lakes yield common salt.
The high plateau is built up of granites, gneisses and syenites, overlain by Laurentian schists. Silurian and Devonian marine deposits occur only on the lower terrace. Since that epoch the region has not been under the sea, and only fresh-water Jurassic deposits and coal beds are met with in the depressions. During the Glacial period most of the high terrace and its border ridges were undoubtedly covered with vast glaciers. Volcanic rocks of more recent origin (Mesozoic?) are met with in the north-western border-ridge and on its slopes, as well as on the Vitim plateau. During the Glacial period the fauna of the lowest parts of Transbaikalia was decidedly arctic; while during the Lacustrine or postGlacial periods this region was dotted over with numberless lakes, the shores of which were inhabited by Neolithic man. Only few traces of these survive, and they are rapidly drying up. Earthquakes are very frequent on the shores of Lake Baikal, especially at the mouth of the Selenga, and they extend as far as Irkutsk, Barguzin and Selenginsk; in 1862 an extensive area was submerged by the lake. Numerous mineral springs, some of them of high repute, exist all over Transbaikalia. The most important are the hot alkaline springs (130° F.) at Turka, at the mouth of the Barguzin, those of Pogromna on the Uda (very similar to the Seltzer springs), those of Molokova near Chita and those of Darasun in the Nerchinsk district.
The climate is, as a whole, exceedingly dry. The winter is cold and dry, the thermometer dropping as low as - 58° F. But the snow is so trifling that the horses of the Buryats are able to procure food throughout the winter on the steppes, and in the very middle of the winter wheeled vehicles are used all over the west. To the east of the Yablonoi ridge the Nerchinsk district feels the influence of the North Pacific monsoons, and snow falls more thickly, especially in the valleys; but the summer is hot and dry. On the high plateau even the summer is cold, owing to the altitude and the humidity arising from the marshes, and the soil is frozen to a great depth. At Chita the daily range in summer and spring is sometimes as much as 33° to 46° In the vicinity of Lake Baikal there is a cooler summer; in winter exceedingly deep snow covers the mountains around the lake.2 The estimated population in 1906 was 742,200. The Russian population is gathered around the mines of the Nerchinsk district, while the steppes are occupied by the Buryats. A string of villages has been planted along the Shilka between Chita and Stryetensk. The valleys of the Uda, the lower Selenga, and especially the Chikoi and the Khilok have been occupied since the beginning of the 19th century by Raskolniks, some of whom, living in a condition of prosperity such as is unknown in 1 There is uncertainty as to the absolute altitude (see Baikal).
2 See "Das Klima von Ost-Siberien," by A. Woyeikow, in Meteorol. Zeitschrift (1884).
Russia proper, rank amongst the finest representatives of the Russian race. The remainder of the steppe of the Uda is occupied by Buryats, while the forests and marshes of the plateau are the hunting grounds of the nomad Tunguses. South of the Khamar-daban the only settled region is the lower valley of the Jida. On the Upper Argun the Cossacks are in features, character, language and manners largely Mongolian. The Russians along the Chinese frontier constitute a separate voisko or division of the Transbaikal Cossacks. The Buryats number about 180,000, the Tunguses over 30,000. The province is divided into five districts, the chief towns of which are Chita, the capital, Barguzin, Nerchinsk, Selenginsk and Verkhneudinsk.
Although a good deal of land has been cleared by the settlers, nearly one-half of the entire area is still covered with forests. The principal varieties are fir, larch, aspen, poplar and birch, with Abies pectinata in the north and the cedar in the south. Only about one-third of the surface is adaptable for cultivation, and of that only about one-tenth is actually under tillage.
Agriculture is carried on to a limited extent by the Buryats and in all the Russian settlements; but it prospers only in the valleys of West Transbaikalia, and partly in the Nerchinsk region, while in the steppes of the Argun and Onon even the Russians resort to pastoral pursuits and trade, or to hunting. Livestock rearing is extensively carried on, especially by the Buryats, but their herds and flocks are often destroyed in great numbers by the snowstorms of spring. Hunting is an important occupation, even with the Russians, many of whom leave their homes in October to spend six weeks in the taiga (forest region). The fisheries of Lake Baikal and the lower parts of its affluents are important. Enormous quantities of Salmo omul are taken every year; and S. thymalus, S. oxyrhynchus and S. fluviatilis are also taken. Mining, and especially gold mining, is important, but the production of gold has fallen off. Silver mines have only a very small output. Iron mining is gradually developing, and good coal mines are now being worked. Salt is raised from several lakes, and the extraction of Epsom salts has considerably developed. Manufactures, though insignificant, have increased. The trade is chiefly concentrated at Kiakhta. The Cossacks on the frontier traffic in brick-tea, cattle and hides with Mongolia. The export of furs is of considerable value.
Transbaikalia is crossed by the Trans-siberian railway from Mysovaya on Lake Baikal, via Chita, to Stryetensk, and from Kaidalovo, near Chita, to the Mongolian frontier; the latter section is continued across Manchuria to Vladivostok and Port Arthur. Regular steamer communication has been established along Lake Baikal, not only for the transport of passengers and goods between the two railway stations of Listvinichnoye and Mysovaya, but also with the object of developing the fishing industry, which is of great importance. Steamers ply up the Selenga river as far as Selenginsk, considerable cargoes of tea being transported along this line.
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U.S. debt jumped a record $328 billion on Thursday, the first day the federal government was able to borrow money under the deal President Obama and Congress sealed this week.
The debt now equals $17.075 trillion, according to figures the Treasury Department posted online on Friday.
The $328 billion increase shattered the previous high of $238 billion set two years ago.
The giant jump comes because the government was replenishing its stock of "extraordinary measures" — the federal funds it borrowed from over the last five months as it tried to avoid bumping into the debt ceiling.
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Being involved in the F&B industry more than two years makes me even familiar with typical noodle dishes. Actually, if we talk much deeper about noodle, it will remind us of the good childhood memories when our parents bring us to a small noodle stall located at downtown to be the biggest treat ever. And now, a simple noodle dishes that we have to eat in the past has ben transformed into much more modern and keep on evolving to be significant. Living in Singapore is truly a great idea to discover remarkable noodle dishes that's contemporary or even sophisticated because this country would give you so many options about noodle dishes to be tasted for. Just check out this guide.
All of us undoubtedly enjoy distinctive noodle bowl with some kind of fresh toppings that comes in a superior presentation. But do you know there are 5 types of noodle in Singapore so far? Probably some of you already know while many of you still didn't realize it. Next question is, where to find it? Fred not, this guide would be packed with some recommended restaurant to be your next destination. If you like this, feel free to share it anyway.
1. Mee Goreng
It is not uncommon to find Mee Goreng in Singapore. A particular favorite hawker food that is associated with South Indians culture with a touch of local flavor. Using the thick and springy yellow egg noodle mixed together with specific tomato sauce and some kind protein is something to be expected from this. Served with half-cooked egg makes it even delicious. Savour each bite of it nicely.
Alternative Venue: Springleaf Prata Place
396 Upper Bukit Timah Road
The Rail Mall
Nearest MRT: Hillview
Operational Hours:
8.00am - 12.00am (Everyday)
2. Banmian
Actually, this dish is originally from China and Taiwan. Known as the handmade noodle served in soup, but in Singapore, it can be served dry. Precisely, the meal is considered as healthier options because it consists many vitamins from any variations in ingredients, stocks and noodle shapes. To some extent, it supposed to be served with egg and protein in order to push the flavor up and makes it even richer to be tasted. Definitely a right meal for cold weather like now.
Alternative Venue: Foodclique
461 Clementi Road
Level 3 SIM HQ Block A
Nearest MRT: Clementi
Operational Hours:
9.00am - 9.00pm (Monday - Friday)
9.00am - 4.00pm (Saturday)
Closed on Sunday
3. Fishball Noodle
The oldest noodle bowl in Singapore that truly represents the nation's identity. And yes, to live like a local, all you need to taste at the first is just Fishball Noodle. This hawker food delicacy consists of springy noodle, chewy fishcake, and garnished with fresh spring onion. It's simple, delicious, and tasty. Try it, your sense will be lifted.
Alternative Venue: Eat
Rail Mall, 380 Upper Bukit Timah Rd 436
Nearest MRT: Hillview
Operational Hours:
10.00am - 12.00am (Everyday)
4. Charsiew Horfun
Looking for melt-in-the-mouth sensation? Of course, Horfun is the right answer. Inspired by the Ipoh culture which is warmth and friendly, this type of noodle dish is truly significant. Even though it appears quite simple, taste is speaking more than the presentation. Smooth, tasty, and rich comes from every single component on that plate. The major highlight, of course, the noodle itself to be paired with the chasiu.
Alternative Venue: Shan Cheng
1 Jelebu Road #01-56/57
Bukit Panjang Plaza
Nearest MRT: Bukit Panjang
Operational Hours:
8.00am - 10.30pm (Everyday)
5. Ramen
The fanciest noodle bowls in today's world. Perhaps, it doesn't only look beautiful but the taste is truly excellent. In Singapore, there are so many types of ramen that comes in different presentation and composition. The sights and sounds of slurping noodle accompanied by tenderness of pork meat emanating once you taste it. The one that you see here is listed at the Best Ramen In Singapore.
Alternative Venue: Keisuke Ramen
Suntec City Mall (Level. 2)
Nearest MRT: Promenade
Operational Hours:
11.30am - 10.00pm (Everyday)
6. Jajangmyeon
Jajangmyeon is proud Korean noodle that is available within the territory. This type of noodle emphasize the flavor and texture packed in a generous presentation. Combining several types of ingredients consist of black bean sauce, chunky pork meat and the fresh cut of cucumber truly makes this dish stand out. There is a slurp sensation once you taste it and leaving a remarkable aftertaste. No one could resist this.
Alternative Venue: Dagiya Gogiya
4 Hillview Rise #01-09
Nearest MRT: Hillview
Operational Hours:
11.00am - 10.00pm (Everyday)
If you are trying to escalate your noodle game, be sure to taste all of them. It can be found easily close to you or even following this guide properly. Indulge yourself more and more.
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The Frozen Four kicks off Thursday in Pittsburgh, while CHL playoffs are deep into the second round. As for the next generation of talent, the Ontario League held its draft on the weekend, with Elgin-Middlesex center Travis Konecny going to Ottawa first overall. Underage defenseman Sean Day, the latest to be granted exceptional status by Hockey Canada to join the league early, was taken fourth by Mississauga. Here's a look at some of the other prospects we're excited to see in the NHL one day.
Jordan Subban, D – Belleville Bulls (OHL)
The third of the Subban clan to become eligible for the NHL draft, Jordan is smaller than Malcolm and P.K., but has a lot of dynamism to his game. His Bulls are rolling in the playoffs so far, with Jordan contributing two goals and a plus-8 rating through eight games, following up a regular season where his 51 points were good enough for sixth amongst OHL blueliners.
"I'm at my best when I'm skating; moving my feet and moving the puck," he said. "I'm a smaller guy in the defensive zone so I have to pay attention to that."
On top of his stellar play on the ice, Subban also excelled off the ice, earning an OHL academic player of the month (East Division) in December.
"I was taking math and business classes when I won that award," he said. "I know math's not always a popular course in school for kids, but I like it, I like to solve problems."
With his last name, Subban will undoubtedly be under more scrutiny than the average player as he works his way up the ranks, but seeing what Malcolm went through as Canada's world junior goaltender and P.K.'s very public contract talks with Montreal helped Jordan prepare for attention from fans and the media in the future.
"Everyone has to go through it, nobody's perfect," he said. "You try not to take it hard and you try to learn from it."
Seems like Subban is a student through and through. Draft eligible in 2013.
JC Lipon, RW – Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
With second-round opponent Kelowna coming off a grueling series versus Seattle, the Blazers promised to take it right to the Rockets. Lipon has headed that charge, popping in three points in the first two games. Of course, the late-bloomer who blends skill and physicality has been hot the whole post-season, tallying a point in every game so far. Draft eligible in 2013 (undrafted in 2012).
Alex Nedeljkovic, G – Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Nedeljkovic didn't come out of nowhere – he's officially from Parma, Ohio – but you'd be forgiven if it seemed that way. The 17-year-old usurped starter and Carolina prospect Matt Mahalak in the Whalers net and is now driving the bus as the team cuts through the playoffs. His 2.00 goals-against average is even better than his regular season mark (2.28) and the youngster has lost just five games in 32 appearances. Draft eligible in 2014.
Marc-Olivier Roy, RW – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
A key member of the Armada attack, Roy has amassed five goals and 13 points through seven playoff games, putting him on an even better pace from the regular season. A smart player with speed and energy who can make plays, Roy has helped the BBs to a 2-0 series lead over Val-d'Or. Draft eligible in 2013.
Scott Wilson, C – UMass-Lowell River Hawks (Hockey East)
An offensive wizard who led the River Hawks in scoring as a sophomore and in his freshman year was only one point short of the top spot, Wilson will be a key player to watch at the Frozen Four. Along with his offensive acumen, the Oakville, Ont. native has ratcheted up his defensive play this season, too. Drafted 209th overall by Pittsburgh in 2011.
Markus Soberg, RW – Frolunda Indians (Swe.)
While the top tier of the under-18s don't begin until next week, the nations hoping to leap up with the big boys are already in action. Soberg, a lightning-strike Norwegian playing his club hockey in Sweden, got things off to a great start by notching the tying and winning goals in a come-from-behind win over France, firing nine shots on net and earning player of the game honors. Draft eligible in 2013.
Hudson Fasching, LW – U.S. NTDP (USHL)
With his size and potential, a lot was expected of Fasching this season and it hasn't always been easy. But the University of Minnesota commit is getting hot at the right time, totalling five points in his past five games as Team USA prepares to head off to Sochi, Russia for the world under-18s. Draft eligible in 2013.
Gabryel Paquin-Boudreau, LW – Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
A rookie who played last season in the Quebec midget league, Paquin-Boudreau has gone through growing pains with the Drakkar, but appears to have come out stronger. A gifted offensive player, he was scratched earlier in the season versus Gatineau on a night when many NHL scouts were in attendance. He heated up at the end of the regular season and now has 10 points in seven playoff games as Baie-Comeau finds itself on the cusp of the semifinal. Draft eligible in 2013.
James De Haas, D – Penticton Vees (BCHL)
His 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame and defensive mobility have been calling cards, but De Haas has really stepped up his offensive contributions as the Vees prepare to face Surrey in the B.C. League final. The Clarkson University commit has eight points in nine playoff games, doubling his production from the regular season. Drafted 170th overall by Detroit in 2012.
Matt Nieto, RW – Worcester Sharks (AHL)
After a very strong two years at Boston U., Nieto jumped to the pros and hasn't missed a step, with three points in his first four games. The California product can create offense off the rush, but he was also used on the penalty kill in college, so he gives the Sharks options. Drafted 47th overall by San Jose in 2011.
The Hot List, a roundup of minor league, junior, college and high school players we're excited to one day see in the NHL, appears every Tuesday on thehockeynews.com. A player is eligible for The Hot List until they play their first NHL game.
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You need to implement an email marketing campaign to stay connected with current and prospective customers, yet you have no idea where to begin. Consumers are more savvy and selective about which emails they read, and email deliverability continues to be a challenge for legitimate email marketers. Campaign performance and success mandates professional design or content practices. READ MORE
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Google Gives Developers Click-to-Call Ad Option
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The Death Of CPM, The Birth Of CRM
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Online Metrics Insider — No doubt, cost per thousand (CPM) had a great run. As a common method for measuring media reach, it helped place billions upon billions of ads. But with advertisers now focusing on audience relevance rather than size, CPMs days may be numbered.
Metrics and Dimensions and Reports — Oh My!
Omniture Blog — It's concerning that as we open up a flood gate of new metrics - both meaningful and useless - many people still don't have a firm understanding of the differences between metrics, KPIs, dimensions, and reports in the existing web analytics world. Enough is enough - it's time to tighten the screws. Are you with me?
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Advertising Age — Ads targeted at a particular context -- car ads on automotive sites, for example -- are a staple of online advertising. It's presumed that the more closely an ad matches a person's interest, the more likely that person is to click and buy. And it couldn't hurt if the ad is big. A recent study conducted by two marketing professors, however,
suggests otherwise.
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TV Watch — This "myth-busting" article from Mediapost's TV Watch blog takes a fresh look at how, despite the growing availability of online media content, TV still reigns as the preferred method of media consumption.


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From the celebrated national parks to the lesser-known state parks, national wildlife refuges, conservation areas, and wild and scenic rivers, this landmark series encourages readers to experience a region firsthand. It describes--and guides them to--the best sites, offering detailed information about the birds, wildlife, topography, trees, and wildflowers that readers are likely to encounter in each one. Acclaimed nature writers with extensive knowledge of each region enrich the guidebooks with enticing narratives and rich insights into the areas' landscapes and natural histories. Each book includes: Author-guided hikes leading readers along favorite trails, pointing out and explaining natural highlights along the way More than twenty high-quality maps and 150 stunning, full-color photographs Detailed site descriptions plus opportunities for camping, cycling, fishing, and much more Fascinating vignettes on geology, plants, and animals Extensive resource listings Packed with in-depth information, these invaluable guides help readers take full advantage of all the beauty and variety of the great American outdoors.
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Watch Jens Lekman Perform a New Song, 'Every Little Hair Knows Your Name'
Also: his song for Kirsten Dunst.
The dreamy Swedish singer debuted a sad new breakup song over the weekend at the Read and Shout Festival in the U.K. (but it's okay, he can do 100 push-ups as a result of getting dumped. Aw). He also played "Waiting for Kirsten," his new-ish song for Kirsten Dunst, with lots of cute explanatory stage banter. Charming all around.


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Being married to a saint isn't what it's cracked up to be.
Beth's husband won't be joining the family on vacation at the beach this year. He's not even joining them in the house. Instead, Rick has holed up alone in the backyard shed. Nobody knows exactly what he's up to. Maybe he's immersing himself in prayer. Maybe he's lost his mind. Maybe he's even the modern-day prophet or the saint the neighborhood artist imagines him to be. But while "St. Rick" waits for an epiphany, Beth will have to figure out what to do with herself and their teenage sons, possibly for the rest of her life.
What happens next is both uproarious and bittersweet: a peace march turns violent, her son is caught with drugs, and she embarks on an ambitious road trip that turns into something nearly surreal. Will Beth rediscover the idealistic woman she used to be, once upon a time? Can her marriage survive Rick's backyard vigil? Will anything ever be the same? And should it be?
Truthful, comic, heartbreaking, and magical in the very best sense of the word, The Sky Beneath My Feet gently tears the veil off our egos and expectations to reveal the throbbing, redemptive, and achingly beautiful life beyond and within us.
"The Sky Beneath My Feet is bright but unassuming. The protagonist totally enchants both one's spirit and one's mind with her shrewd insights and gentle humility. This is Samson at her best!" —Phyllis Tickle, author of Emergence Christianity
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At three hundred and ten pages, this paperback book has an old VW bus with an ichthys on the bumper as it is parked at the beach, although in the story the vehicle is never there. With no profanity or overtly sexual scenes, the book discusses topics such as premarital pregnancy, marijuana, drug abuse and marital struggles so may be targeted toward mature Christian women. This reader wishes all pronouns in regard to God would be capitalized out of reverence.
In this fifth novel of Samson, Beth writes in first person and has a plateful of problems in her life. Not only is her husband, men's pastor at their large community church, searching for a closer relationship to God, but her younger sixteen year old son is dabbling in drugs, her older son is falling in love for the first time with a free-spirited college age woman and she is going through her own self-absorbed mid-life crisis.
It's not that Rick, her spontaneous, handsome husband, has moved into the backyard shed to shut out the world so he can get God's answer about accepting a pastoral job in another state, nor is it Beth's sarcastic, sometimes judgmental and humorous viewpoint of her family, friends and neighbors as she looks for some sort of sanity and self-purpose to her crazy life. But as a pastor's wife, having a pastor husband and supposedly perfect family, she is not put on a pedestal like so many presume – in this tome, she is thinks and acts like each of us most likely do.
Without mentioning studying her Bible for answers, never praying with her husband for mutual guidance or even listening during a church sermon on marriage that she attends, Beth is on her own quest to find her purpose in life. Through attending a peace rally, helping a young drug addict on the wrong side of the tracks or remunerating about her husband and sons' faults, she seems to blame others, only to escape to Florida with a girlfriend, resulting in an epiphany.
It is not until her husband is uprooted from realizing it is not all about him as he is forced to help others that the real puzzle of Beth's life aligns perfectly with her and those around her. Without condemnation, a reader may find more solace and understanding of her husband's albeit strange soul searching than Beth's easy-breezy thinking, avoidance to confront her family, fear of being accepted or rarely acknowledging God attitude. (Posted on 2/17/2013)
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First off, let's define the TIG welding process and provide some history. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas and is technically called Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or GTAW. The process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode that delivers the current to the welding arc. The tungsten and weld puddle are protected and cooled with an inert gas, typically argon. TIG welding is similar to oxy-acetylene welding in that you use a filler material for build-up or reinforcement. TIG welding is often referred to as Heli-arc welding, originating from an early Hobart "Heli-Arc" machine. The name comes from using helium gas as a shield around the electric arc. TIG welding was developed in the 1930s and was used during World War 2 as the preferred way to weld many aircraft parts. Previously, some alloy steels and aluminum had to be welded with a torch, something that required considerable skill and time.
In race car fabrication, we use the TIG welding process for aluminum and 4130 chrome-moly steel. If you are going to be welding on either of these materials, you need a quality TIG welder. Miller offers products that will accommodate anyone from a home hobbyist to an advanced user.
My machine of choice is the Miller Syncrowave 200. This welder has an air-cooled torch rather than a water-cooled setup. Why? Well, it is less expensive, as well as lighter. Unless you are in a production situation where you are running long welds without interruption, the air-cooled torch is quite adequate for this product. Most TIG welders will have an AC/DC switch. Use DC current for welding steels and AC current when welding aluminum. By the way, this welder can also be used for Stick welding.
If you have ever welded with an oxy-acetylene torch, then you can easily weld with a TIG machine. The TIG process uses an electric torch, where you hand feed a filler rod into the molten puddle.
The ability to soft start and soft stop the heat makes the TIG process different from other types of electric welding. Some people like the accelerator pedal to control the heat if they are working on a bench and others like finger tip remotes on the torch if they are working in areas that are considered out of position. The remote adjusts the heat while you are welding.
Before you use a TIG unit, you should be familiar with the parts of the welder and the function of each part. The work lead, often referred to as a ground cable with a clamp, must be attached to the work piece or to the metal surface that the work piece is on. The welding lead cable will have an electric TIG torch on the end. Along with the cable is a small line that carries the argon gas. The inert gas performs like the flux coating on a stick electrode in that it protects the weld from air-borne contaminants. You will need a gas bottle and a regulator. DO NOT use the same gas that you would use with a MIG welder.
The torch disassembles into several parts. The small tungsten rod (several sizes are available) is the electrode. This electrode does not burn up like a filler rod. The tungsten can be sharpened to a point or ball shape depending on what you are welding. A copper collet holds the tungsten and is used to adjust the length that the tungsten protrudes from the cup. The ceramic cup (usually pink) can be unscrewed and replaced as needed. Several cup outlet diameters are available. In the collet body, there are several cross-holes that allow the gas to pass into the cup and surround the tungsten. This excludes oxygen that would contaminate a weld. Loosening the back cap will reduce the collet's grip on the tungsten and allow the tungsten to be removed for sharpening or replacement.
If you have never used a TIG machine, the "throttle" may seem unusual. This is a foot-operated variable amperage control. After the maximum amperage desired is pre-set on the machine, the "throttle" will allow you to vary the amperage up to the maximum pre-set amperage. This is useful when welding alloy steels, such as 4130 chrome-moly. The foot control allows you to slowly initiate the heat, and after the weld is complete you can slowly reduce the heat. This soft start and soft stop prevents temperature shocking the metal. Many alloy steels used in race cars are sensitive to thermal shock. Welding by other means may lead to brittle welds.
The TIG machine itself, and I really like my Miller Syncrowave 200, has numerous controls. There is a main switch in the center that selects negative electrode (torch) for TIG welding steel, AC for welding aluminum and positive electrode for Stick welding using reverse polarity rods.
Across the top are several buttons. On the left, select the TIG or Stick process. One of the most vital controls for welding on aluminum is the balance control, located smack dab in the middle of the controls. The balance controls the cleaning vs. penetration on aluminum. The higher the balance, the more penetration you'll get. Typical settings range from 70 to 80 percent, or 7-8. To the right you can select normal or pulse mode. When using the pulse mode on aluminum, the amperage is automatically varied in a pulse fashion. This can reduce the heat into the work piece and help you achieve a better weld, as well as reduce the heat-affected zone. Further, pulsing automatically produces "stacked dimes" or a rippled wave pattern in the weld. At the far left is a feature I particularly like, an amp control. The machine ranges from 5 to 200 amps. If I set the machine to 45 amps, that's the maximum output the machine will give me. When I'm welding something thin, I can't accidentally apply too much current through the foot pedal. It's like insurance.
Now, let's get ready to weld. The TIG process is not unlike welding with an oxy-acetylene torch. You hold the torch in one hand and feed a filler rod with the other. An auto-darkening welding hood makes starting the weld more accurate. For years I welded with a simple dark fixed-shade helmet. It must have taken me 7 or 8 seconds to adapt to the auto-darkening hood.
A common available filler rod for welding aluminum is the 4043 alloy. If you are trying to color match welds on parts to be anodized, use 5356, which will match better than most others. Use a filler material guide to better match the base material to the filler material.
When TIG welding steel, use a filler material, or filler rod, similar to the filler rod used in oxy-acetylene welding. It has a thin copper coating to inhibit rusting. I've been told by welding professionals that the copper coating is not detrimental to the welds even on chrome-moly. However, a non-coated filler rod is available and must be kept rust free.
To start, gather up some clean metal scraps. You should have a metal top table or at least a metal plate clamped firmly to the table. You might find that welding is somewhat like sex. Your position has a lot to do with your enjoyment. Pull up a stool. Place the foot pedal within easy reach once you are seated. It is important to wear the proper protective welding gear, such as a long-sleeved shirt or coveralls, a welding helmet, and leather gloves and shoes, even when TIG welding.
Set the welder to the correct polarity, which will be specified by the type of metal you are going to weld-AC for aluminum or DC for steels. Select the appropriate welding rod. Make sure the gas bottle is turned on. I set the regulator at about 20 CFH (cubic feet per hour). Check that the tungsten has the correct point for the metal you are welding. It should be sticking out of the cup by about 1/8 in. Hold the torch up, away from your body, depress and release the foot pedal. You should be able to hear the gas flow. If not then find out why. Did you turn on both the welder and the bottle?
You are ready to weld. Let me explain a few TIG pitfalls to make your learning process easier. The tungsten should never touch the work piece. When it does, you will notice a different sound and color, which means the tungsten is contaminated. Loosen the back cap and slip the tungsten (it is hot) out. Go to the grinder, preferably one with a wheel dedicated to tungsten, and clean the end of the tungsten. Reshape the end as necessary. You will dip the tungsten many times as you learn, but, with more practice you'll be steadier and the less it will happen.
Back at the welding table, get some practice. Use different heats and different feeds of the rod on your scraps.
This article won't make you a proficient TIG welder, but it should give you a good understanding of how a TIG welder works and why you might need one. A good machine, such as my Miller Syncrowave 200, has the capacity to weld up to 1/4-in. aluminum and 3/8-in. steel or stainless steel; in fact, it can do more than I ask it to do. The Syncrowave has capabilities that are beyond the reach of this article. It is not difficult to use, but it will take patience to use it properly. If you need to weld aluminum or precision weld steels, this is the way to get it done.
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If you are looking for a perfect location for your wedding, there is none that compares to the backdrop at Kelley Creek Farm. From breathtaking mountain views, beautiful ponds and spacious groomed lawn areas to our old rustic barn, Kelley Creek has it all. Design your wedding just as you've always dreamed. Make it as casual or elegant as you like. Kelley Creek provides the setting, you create the details.
Perhaps you'd like your family pet to be in the wedding or have your childhood horse carry you to your nuptials. Animals are always welcome to Kelley Creek Farm.
Kelley Creek Farm also offers a beautiful setting for engagement and bridal pictures as well as rehearsal dinners. See our Photo Gallery for additional pictures.
The 2018 fee to rent the facility for your event is $2350, Tuesday through Saturday. You will have use of the facility from 10am to 10pm. We have a maximum capacity of 200 guests on the farm (adults and children). To secure your date, a non-refundable deposit of $700 is required (applicable toward your total rental fee). The balance is due 60 days prior to the event at which time we will collect a refundable security and damage deposit of an additional $500 (or keep a credit card on file), refundable within 7 days after the wedding, provided there are no damage or breach of contract claims, including cancellation. Should you cancel within 60 days prior to the event, there are no refunds.
For this fee, we will provide a greeter, parking directors, trash bags and recepticals and trash removal. You will need to bring your own tables and chairs, caterers, music, etc. but there are no restriction as to which vendors, etc. you use (We have a list of references for your convenience.) Service of alcohol is allowable but spirits (mixed drinks) must be served by a Utah licensed bartender.
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An exciting opportunity to join a creative niche luxury travel company, supporting their growing team with international travel events and shows. If you're extremely passionate about travel and events, good at Excel, want to progress your career and are not afraid of a challenge…this is the job for you!
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Unique role working with an experienced team where you will learn the ropes of luxury travel and high-end events and have the opportunity to assist with extraordinary global projects. Working closely with the Travel Relations and Sales teams you will play a key administrative role in supporting event planning, maintaining strong client relationships and assisting with sales activities.
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Challengers Tennis Club for Boys and Girls
The project is the first tennis center in South Los Angeles and was designed to be a long-life, low-maintenance green facility with respect for the well-being of children occupants.
The 53,600-square foot site consists of four tennis courts and a 3,500-square foot tennis club that includes a large clubroom for multipurpose indoor activities, an office, and a snack bar. The structure also contain bleachers and viewing stands on the ground floor and on the roof deck to provide the audience with places to sit and enjoy the tennis matches. The multi-purpose room has windows on both sides so that the users can connect to any game or tournament. Viewing can also take place from the shaded bleachers located on the roof or a few bleachers below the glass of the multi-purpose room. The stairs to the roof bleachers are an integral part of the design of the project. The front stair is a winding, playful form that wraps around the outdoor setting/dining area.
The energy efficiency strategies embedded in the design include proper building orientation and aspect ratio to maximize use of daylighting; the use of natural ventilation via operable windows positioned to capture the summer prevailing winds; an open indoor space with ceiling fans to enhance indoor air circulation; thermal mass on the floor and walls to shift cooling load in the summer and enhance passive solar heating in the winter; an optimized building envelope that includes high insulation value in the walls and roof, insulated doors, and double glazed windows with wood frames; a high-efficiency downsized furnace and ENERGY STAR-rated kitchen and office appliances; use of fluorescent lighting throughout the facility controlled by photo and motion sensors; and shading of east/west windows and of the club roof by a photovoltaic solar array that also provides a portion of the energy used by the building.
The jurors were impressed by the broad-based number of sustainable goals included in this project and its achievement of 60 percent energy savings beyond 2001 Title 24 standards. They believed that its function and energy-efficient features are elegantly integrated and presented. "The project's scale is right for the neighborhood, and its design makes a convincing argument for the building's program," they commented. "This project takes a holistic view of the role of the building in its community. For a modest building, this takes large steps toward energy efficiency and sustainable design."
- 60 percent energy savings beyond 2001 Title 24 standards.
- Takes large steps toward energy efficiency and sustainable design.
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Our wilderness is under an unprecedented attack from Trump and anti-conservationists in Congress. Help us fight back.
If you care about this special place, here is what you need to know: it is under imminent threat from sulfide-ore mining pollution, and The Wilderness Society is doing everything we can to stop it.
Thanks to the passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964, the U.S.
The measure failed to reach the 60-vote threshold required for inclusion thanks to a bipartisan effort, as both Republican and Democratic senators opposed it.
Hundreds of people showed up to a public meeting with federal officials in Salida, Colorado, to voice their support for protecting Browns Canyon, an area in southern Colorado well known for its whitewater rafting, fishing and outdoor recreation.
Every year, autumn delights us with grand displays of color. And every year Americans flock to prime places to see magnificent landscapes filled with reds, oranges and yellows.
Many exceptional wildlands remain unprotected or under-protected, but sportsmen, businesses and outdoor recreationists at the local level are hard at work to close the gap.
The Forest Jobs and Recreation Act passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Dec. 19, advancing a years-long campaign to protect almost a million acres of incredible backcountry throughout western Montana, including over 600,000 acres of new Wilderness Area.
Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) announced on Dec. 3 that he will introduce a bill this month to designate central Colorado's Browns Canyon as a national monument, with nearly half of that newly-protected land to be set aside as wilderness.
A Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee held hearings Nov. 20 on three locally-supported bills to secure cherished natural places in New Mexico, Colorado and California.
Balancing these is the job of the federal government, and so far during President Obama's 2nd term, some parts of the government are doing better than others.
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Today is about interesting combinations. Things together that you would not expect! And I'm not even starting with insurance companies who advertise how quickly they pay claims! Instead…
I walked outside the house yesterday morning and saw three foxes standing with a deer. Why were they hanging out together? You might ask, "Why didn't you take a picture?" Funny you should say that!
That unexpected team didn't seem to belong together.
Much like the judges on the television show America's Got Talent. Curiously, none of the four are from the United States. Heidi Klum is German; Mel B (using the name she calls herself) and Simon "Fat Head" Cowell are both British; and Howie Mandel was born in Canada.
Which brings me to another odd grouping that was unexpected. The image of the grand White House, and the reality of a rundown place to live.
John Adams served as the second President of the United States. He was also a lawyer and writer. A writer who was known for his constant complaining. That included why he withdrew as the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Initially, he was one of the Committee of Five who were charged by Congress to draft the Declaration. When Jefferson wanted him to be the primary author, he declined. When Jefferson asked him why, he replied by describing himself with his second reason of why he should not be the author, "I am obnoxious, suspected and unpopular". (His first reason was because he felt Jefferson, as a Virginian, should be the primary drafter)
When he became President and wrote back to his wife about the accomodations at the White House, this is how he described it in the letter, with his old english spelling included:
"Last night for the first time I slept in our new House. But what a Scene: The Furniture belonging to the Publick is in the most deplorable Condition. There is not a Chair fit to sit in. The Beds and Bedding are in a woeful Pickle. This House has been a Scene of the most Scandalous Drinking and Disorder among the servants, that ever I heard of. I would not have one of them for any Consideration. There is not a Carpet nor a Curtain, nor a Glass nor Linnen nor China nor any Thing. Dont expose this Picture."
Not what we expect as the home of our president! Plus… life in a woeful pickle!
And for pic o' day, I use another Christie meme. Here he is among Gilligan and his friends, trying to get off the island. Christie just won't help them, after their three hour tour!
For our real pic o' day, this is really not what you expect from a company truck. Someone with a sense of humor!


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This is a revision of the ARRL's former Emergency Communications Basic/Level 1 course. The course is designed to provide basic knowledge and tools for any emergency communications volunteer. The course has six sections with 29 lesson topics. It includes required student activities, a 35-question final assessment and is expected to take approximately 45 hours to complete over a 9-week period. You will have access to the course platform at any time of day during this 9-week period so you may work according to your own schedule. You must pace yourself to be sure you complete all the required material in the allotted time. Prerequisites include the free mini-courses you can take online at http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp. ICS-100 (IS-100.b) (Introduction to the Incident Command System); and IS -700 (National Incident Management System). Also recommended, but not required, are: IS-250, Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF15) External Affairs; and IS-288, The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management.
This is a mentored course. You will be assigned to correspond with an experienced radio amateur who will be your resource for any questions you have about the course content. Student and Mentor Expectations are included in the Policies for Online Courses. To register for the course, go to the registration page. The cost is $50 for members, and $85 for non-members.


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Sarah Eichhorn Named Associate Dean Of UC Irvine Distance Learning Center
Esteemed Educator to Lead Technology-Based Learning Initiatives
Jan 20, 2014, 12:05 EST
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- University of California, Irvine Extension, the continuing education arm of UC Irvine, has appointed Sarah Eichhorn as associate dean of the UC Irvine Distance Learning Center (DLC). In this role, she will provide leadership in curriculum development, instructional design, and the selection and utilization of underlying platforms and technologies.
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"We are excited to have Dr. Eichhorn continue the momentum of engaging and serving the campus and other entities with the top notch distance and delivery services UCI provides," said Gary W. Matkin, Ph.D., dean of Continuing Education, Distance Learning and Summer Session. "With her extensive teaching experience and passion for applying new instructional methods, she will be the perfect advocate for campus leaders to continue to adopt technology-based initiatives."
Most recently, Eichhorn was a tenured lecturer and Assistant Vice Chair of Undergraduate Studies in Department of Mathematics at UC Irvine. She has worked with the Distance Learning Center since 2013 as a course designer, instructional researcher and OpenCourseWare website manager. She was instrumental in creating two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Algebra and Pre-Calculus which were among the first MOOCs certified for ACE college credit recommendation. She also co-taught Society, Science and Survival: Lessons from AMC's The Walking Dead, an innovative partnership between entertainment company AMC Networks and educational platform company Instructure. The free MOOC, offered last October, drew more than 65,000 students worldwide.
Eichhorn has a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Arizona and has worked on research problems in elasticity theory, data assimilation, adaptive learning, and combinatorial game theory. She has won multiple teaching awards, including the 2011 Mathematical Association of America Alder Award for distinguished teaching, the 2013 UCI Celebration of Teaching Instructional Technology Innovation Award, and the 2013 UCI Distinguished Assistant Professor for Teaching Award.
"UC Irvine's Distance Learning Center continues to innovate in online learning and the application of instructional technologies," said Eichhorn. "I'm honored to work collaboratively with our faculty, staff and partners to examine and expand the reach of instructional technology development, design and delivery."
For more information about the UC Irvine Distance Learning Center, visit learn.uci.edu or contact UC Irvine Extension at extension.uci.edu or call 949-824-5414.
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Director: Kim Ji-Woon
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville, Rodrigo Santoro, Luis Guzmán
The Governator has left office and he's back with a bang on our screens. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in the Last Stand, the English language debut of acclaimed director Kim Jee-woon (Doomsday Book, The Good, the Bad, the Weird) attempting to forge a career once more in Hollywood. Arnie plays former Los Angeles cop Ray Owens living out his semi-retirement as the sheriff of a small Arizona town near the Mexican border.
A sleepy back-town unwittingly becomes the centre of daring escape by a Mexican drug kingpin (Eduardo Noriega) from the FBI in Las Vegas. Owens is joined by his deputies and local gun nut Lewis Dinkum (Johnny Knoxville) who just happens to have a massive stockpile of weapons. Owing to the bumbling and uncooperative nature of the Feds, in particular the leading agent (Forest Whitaker), Owens and his small army appear to be the only chance of stopping this daring and elaborate escape.
If someone was to say that this film had been made or sponsored by the National Rifle Association (NRA) it would not be a surprise. The plot appears to tell viewers that the stockpiling of weapons and extreme violence is the only way of saving the day. Coming so soon after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, a number of scenes will raise eyebrows around the world; in particular the long gun battle on and around an empty yellow school bus. It would appear that this movie is a reaction from Conservative angst over possible gun control coming out of Washington, but I doubt to claim that this was the actual intention of the director.
Shot throughout New Mexico, the locations in this film are breathtaking, providing the perfect backdrop for a violent encounter. Having said this, something is lacking in this film. Despite a series of enjoyable scenes, many do not blend well together and some parts feel forced and contrived. 65 year old Arnie slips back into his famous Hollywood persona which proved to be an enjoyable and welcome aspect of this movie. Although this cinema style can be compared to Tarantino, this film would never strike up the controversy which seems to always come with Tarantino's projects.
In the end, looking too deep into the meaning behind this movie is pointless and one should just enjoy it for what it is: a generic western-style action movie. To anyone out there who just wants an action movie to kill a few hours or a night out, this is your port of call. You won't leave the theatre questioning the meaning of life, but you will get your action and Schwarzenegger fix, and is that not the true meaning behind these movies?
In a Nutshell: A perfectly acceptable, albeit ludicrously trigger happy way to disengage your brain.


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We're really pleased to be welcoming our Year 7s-to-be to the Library this Spring. We hope you all enjoy your visit and learn about the many opportunities the Library offers you at Pembroke School.
We'd love to hear about what you enjoy reading or what you'd like to read between now and September. The Library has so many good books to choose from! Spot a good book on your visit? - ask to save it to collect on Welcome Evening or Welcome Day, and you can borrow it over the Summer.
Visit our Year 6 recommends page to add your choices.
We had a variety of activities going on to celebrate books and reading on this year's World Book Day.
Competition was fierce between tutor groups and scores close.
Secretive construction project in 1979 turned out to be the construction of the Millennium Falcon for the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
The film producers "approached Marcon Fabrications, a heavy engineering firm that serviced the UK's petrochemical and oil industries, including those in Pembrokeshire.
What clinched the deal was a skilled, local workforce and the availability of the town's enormous aircraft hangars, home to the Sunderland flying boats during World War Two."
"A permanent exhibition of photographs, artefacts and memorabilia will now be in place to celebrate the town's links with the "fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy".
Diwrnod Shwmae!
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The Fallago Fund Management Group are seeking 2 representatives from the Borders community to join the group and help oversee the sifting and selection of projects. This is a voluntary position requiring around 4 days input per annum. The group is keen to hear from people who have an interest in environmental issues and the heritage of the Borders, as well as relevant governance/project management experience.
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DVLA bans a raft of rude registrations
Motorists who have spotted a way of creating a rude word from a number plate could well be disappointed this week.
Some 250 registrations that could be interpreted to be offensive on an "11", "61", "12" or a "62" number plate have been banned by the DVLA.
Among the plates that haven't passed the DVLA's sense of humour include "DR12 UGS", "DD12 UNK", "BU62 GER", "HE12 OIN" and "LE61 ESS" which could be construed as inappropriate by some road-users.
And ruder ones which implied sexual connotations have also come under the DVLA's rude radar. A raft of 12 and 62 number plates that end with 2HAG and 2LUT have been blacklisted, as too have plates which end with "BUM".
Terrorism is also a touchy subject with the DLVA; "AF61 HAN" and "J--1 HAD" are banned.
The DVLA said: "We have withdrawn them as they could cause offence or embarrassment on the grounds of political or racial sensitivities or are in poor taste."
Every year the DVLA bans a number of registrations. A couple of plates thought to be blacklisted next year are "AB13 ORT" and 'SO13 OMY".
It seems if motorists do want to have a unique registration on their car, the DVLA would much rather they used their personalised registration service and create their own name rather than resort to rude plates.


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Regarding your vote whether to consent to the election of Dan Martins as Bishop of Springfield
Gentle members of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Newark: In case you have not already received it, you will want to access and read the material sent to all Standing Committees by Bishop Jerry Lamb, Provisional Bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin, and by the Standing Committee of the Diocese of San Joaquin: http://www.diosanjoaquin.org/dioceseofspringfieldconsent.html. Of particular concern is the information that Dan Martins, while still in the Diocese of San Joaquin, was a major architect of changes in the diocesan constitution and canons that paved the way for that diocese and its bishop John-David Schofield to try to leave The Episcopal Church. By the time that Schofield and much of the leadership actually left, Dan Martins had moved to the Diocese of Northern Indiana where he now serves. Contrasting with those documents are endorsements by several prominent leaders -- among them progressives The Rev. Mark Harris (current member of Executive Council and long-time deputy from Delaware) and Sarah Dylan Breuer (current member of Executive Council). These two have worked hard at close friendships with Dan over several years. They feel that he will not attempt to lead the Diocese of Springfield out of the Episcopal Church. See what Dan Martins posted yesterday (November 1st) about these matters on his own website: http://cariocaconfessions.blogspot.com/2010/11/consent.html See Mark Harris' conclusions at: http://anglicanfuture.blogspot.com/2010/11/bishop-elect-dan-martins-on-his-a ctions.html See Sarah Dylan Breuer's endorsement, signed also by George Werner (past president of the House of Deputies) and seven others at http://www.sevenwholedays.org/2010/11/01/in-support-of-dan-martins/ I do not envy you the task of deciding whether to consent. I do not know whether I would consent if I sat where you do. I believe those with whom I disagree have a right to elect someone who represents their points of view, just as we have the right in the Diocese of Newark to elect someone who represents ours. What concerns me about Dan Martins is not his point of view but his commitment to live under the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church. He says that he is committed, but his record while in the Diocese of San Joaquin does not make me confident of his claim. I am also disturbed that he feels that the Presiding Bishop acted illegally in the way the leadership of the continuing Diocese of San Joaquin was chosen. Mark Lawrence, now Bishop of South Carolina, was Dan Martins' colleague in the Diocese of San Joaquin. He promised that he would not take the Diocese of South Carolina out of The Episcopal Church, but he has recently promoted changes to the constitution and canons of the Diocese of South Carolina like those Martins proposed in San Joaquin before its leadership tried to leave. Is it fair to say, "Burned once: shame on you. Burned twice: shame on me"? Best wishes as you seek your own discernment in voting whether to consent. Louie Louie Crew, 377 S. Harrison St., 12D, East Orange, NJ 07018. 973-395-1068 https://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~lcrew


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- Calories 210
- Caloriesfromfat 25%
- Fat 6g
- Satfat 2.8g
- Monofat 1.6g
- Polyfat 0.8g
- Protein 35g
- Carbohydrate 4.8g
- Fiber 1.4g
- Cholesterol 93mg
- Iron 1.4mg
- Sodium 465mg
- Calcium 34mg
Spicy Louisiana Tilapia Fillets with Sautéed Vegetable Relish
Louisiana hot sauce is not as spicy as other hot sauces. Use a hotter sauce if you prefer more heat.
Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes
How to Make It
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Add tomato mixture; sauté 2 minutes. Remove from pan.
Coat pan and fillets with cooking spray; add fish to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn fillets over; add tomato mixture to pan, spooning mixture over and around fillets. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
While fish cooks, combine 2 tablespoons water, hot sauce, thyme, and salt in a small bowl.
Carefully remove fish and tomato mixture from pan; place on a serving platter. Reduce heat to medium; add hot sauce mixture and butter to pan. Cook until butter melts. Spoon butter mixture evenly over fish and tomato mixture.
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He was a youthful, charismatic populist, recently elected to the U.S. Senate -- and eyeing the White House -- with left-of-center ideas that were appealing to a country in the midst of a major economic crisis.
Sound familiar?
From the sound of applause greeting several of the speeches in "The Kingfish," one suspects that Huey P. Long's politics might be as well-received (and just as controversial) today, as they were in the 1920s and '30s. Through John McConnell's epic and colorful portrayal of the Kingfish, it's easy to imagine Long charming a country in search of champion.
Reprising his hit Off-Broadway one-man show this month at the Roosevelt Hotel, McConnell brings Long to life capturing his persuasive charisma, his folksy appeal and his political acumen. His larger-than-life stage presence is fitting for the role of the man who forever stamped Louisiana politics with its vibrant reputation.
McConnell brings his solid comedic skills to the part, giving Long a Falstaffian quality that bewitches the audience. However, the Machiavelli on the Mississippi is never far off. While the show is not intended to serve as a direct history lesson or deep assessment of Long's life and career, neither is it a hagiography. The plays writers, Larry L. King and Ben Z. Grant, are clearly enchanted by their subject, but are able to point out his flaws. That joviality can turn on a dime when Long seethes and then erupts in anger at the political machinations that sought his downfall.
Director Perry Martin brings out the natural storyteller in McConnell, who is at his best telling Long's tales through a series of anecdotes. The playwrights rely partially on Long's political speeches but take some license in creating the monologues. The spirit of Long is evident and his voice comes through McConnell's characterization strongly. His animated gesturing and stump speechifying may seem arch to modern audiences but reflects the powerful presence that Long created before crowds on the campaign trail.
The play covers a broad spectrum of Long's life from his days as a traveling salesman to his entry into politics via the state railroad commission through his meteoric rise and tragic end.
Was Long a savior or a demagogue? Was he Robin Hood or a robbing hood? One play likely cannot answer the question fully or fairly. Indeed, the show's only flaw is that it leaves one wanting more. While Long's career was relatively brief - elected governor of the state by the age of 35, U.S. senator two years later, and assassinated at 42 - the complexity of his life and personality may be simply too large to be captured in a scant two hours.
Nevertheless, McConnell draws out the essence of the man and the myth in all his white-suited, suspender-snapping glory. Even those who abhorred Long and his Share the Wealth political philosophy would enjoy the pleasure of his company through McConnell's portrayal.
The simple sets by Ron Goldberg recreate Long's office in the State Capitol, a generic back porch and the campaign stumps. Dan Zimmer's evocative lighting creates an appropriate aura around Long.
Adding to the pleasure of "The Kingfish" is its location - the show is being staged in the Orpheum Ballroom of the Roosevelt, newly converted into a comfortable theatrical space. There are few places more fitting. Long's history with the hotel is fabled and the sense of his history there remains palpable.
Theodore P. Mahne is a contributing writer to The Times-Picayune.
What: John McConnell reprises his Off-Broadway hit performance as Huey P. Long in a one-man show by Larry L. King and Ben Z. Grant. Perry Martin directs.
Where: Orpheum Ballroom, second floor of the Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St.
When: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m., through Oct. 11.
Tickets: $30, student and group discounts available. 504.648.5380.


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MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – Drug buyback events across the Sunshine State have grown in popularity in recent years, so much so that the Drug Enforcement Administration is taking back literally tons of drugs.
The DEA said 8.5 tons of prescription drugs were collected in Florida during the most recent drug "take-back" day.
The DEA said Thursday that the event last Saturday involved 164 collection sites across the state. People brought in prescription drugs that were no longer wanted or had expired.
Nationwide, the DEA said about 324 tons of drugs were collected.
In the seven drug collection events held so far, Floridians have disposed of 52 tons of unwanted medications.
Miami DEA Chief Mark R. Trouville says the initiative is aimed at preventing prescription drug misuse and abuse.
Prescription drugs are abused in the U.S. more than cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens and inhalants combined. The DEA says most of those abused drugs are obtained from family and friends.
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To get back into television, John Walsh had to relinquish some of the control that he'd grown used to. Walsh, who chased fugitives for 26 years, first on Fox's America's Most Wanted and a short postscript on Lifetime, has returned to TV with The Hunt (9 p.m. Sundays on CNN).
After years where he made his own program, this time the production team behind Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown was assigned to the show by CNN chief Jeff Zucker.
"The hardest thing is the letting go and the squashing of ego when you've been successful," Walsh, 68, told the Associated Press.
He measures success with statistics, saying his efforts to publicize crimes and encourage viewers to tip authorities contributed to the capture of 1,231 fugitives and the recovery of 61 missing children.
However, that scorecard may have contributed to the downfall of AMW. Walsh said that in the show's last few years, he was obsessed with getting as many cases on the air as possible, to the show's detriment.
"It became overwhelming," he said. "We would have re-creations that were two minutes long. You never got a sense of the victims. You never got a sense of what was going on. We were old and tired."
The Hunt slows down and tries to tell a story. Most of the CNN shows will have one case or two.
The Hunt is soon to announce a partnership with Facebook to promote Amber Alerts. Although Walsh is eager to use social media for his crime-fighting efforts, he said the vast majority of tips he generates is through television.
"I will always be the parent of a murdered child," said Walsh, whose efforts began after the 1981 kidnapping of his 6-year-old son Adam. "I will always be that angry, driven guy."


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This year's Can't Stop the Serenity season comes to a close this week with the annual global auction, which will run on eBay from October 24-30. CSTS will post the URL for the auction on their website, www.cantstoptheserenity.com, but you can find it on eBay if you search for the account of the California Browncoats, who are hosting the auction online.
There will be a number of rare and signed items in the auction, including some that were donated by our brigade, thanks to Sara and Jeff McClelland and Bob Averell. The items contributed by our brigade include a PA Browncoats Rivers and Bridges Brigade t-shirt signed by Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Jewel Staite and Gina Torres, a promo poster for the new Serenity: No Power in the Verse comics series signed by Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk and Joss Whedon, a promo poster for the new Amazon The Tick TV series signed by Ben Edlund, a Serenity: Those Left Behind graphic novel signed by Joss Whedon, and a Con Man promo poster signed by Alan Tudyk.
All proceeds from the auction go directly to Equality Now, so it's one last chance this year to do good works to help some folk who need it-- and pick yourself up some really shiny loot while you're at it.
So bid with confidence, and remember, if you can't do something smart, do something right. As always, thanks for your support of CSTS and Equality Now.
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Giant Bird of the Day: Gigantic Rooster Statue with Trump Hair Appears in China
While the president-elect is tweeting over her, a giant rooster with his haircut is cock-a-doodle-doo-ing in China.
Perhaps inspired that real-life bird that looks like the former reality TV gameshow host who won the presidency last month, an artist China has unveiled a huge (read: yuge) rooster statue in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. The bird resides just outside a shopping mall for all to see.
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The statue celebrates both the upcoming Year of the Rooster and four years of the Trump that we're all kind of stuck. According to Mashable, "The statue was commissioned by the mall's owners and miniature versions of it are reportedly being sold inside and on the Chinese ecommerce site Taobao."
The Pheasant Elect #Trump2016 https://t.co/337iuJC2Zf pic.twitter.com/mcVUvAnN8W— Kim (@JBaileysMom) November 14, 2016
One things for sure: That rooster's got cool hair.
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InStyle's editors scoured the racks for spring's hottest accessories—and this is one you should definitely add to your shopping list: A white clutch that can take you from day-to-night. We're loving Victoria Beckham's perforated style; the small design detail is just enough to add a unique touch to even your simplest ensemble. Try Rebecca Minkoff's Mac Clutch, available for $395 at amazon.com.
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One day after interviewing Towson State coach Terry Truax for the vacant head basketball coach position, Old Dominion yesterday hired Radford coach Oliver Purnell.
Purnell, a 1975 graduate and former player at Old Dominion and an ex-Maryland assistant, beat out three other candidates who interviewed for the position that became available when former coach Tom Young was fired at the end of the season.
The Old Dominion job was one of two vacant coaching positions in which Truax had expressed interest. Truax, who has led the Tigers to consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments, also said he plans to speak to Virginia Tech about its opening.


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New Bar Found Hyding Out In The Edinburgh Evening News
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
on behalf of Hyde Out style bar
Hyde Out Seeks some stylish PR Scotland with a two page feature in Edinburgh Evening News.
Edinburgh's hottest style bar has been featured in a popular Edinburgh daily, as part of a feature introducing the bar and the daring project the young entrepreneurs behind it have taken on.
The two page spread in the Edinburgh Evening News, not only shows off Hyde Out's exclusive design features and premium food and drink offering, but also reflects upon the gritty determination of Rory McWhirter (director) and Rowan Milne (General Manager) to make this bar a success.
Located at Edinburgh Quay in the heart of the capital's Fountainbridge area, the venue promises to be a bar like no other offering it's customers the very best in design and products.
From Timorous Beasties wall coverings, luxurious Squint furniture and a bespoke chandelier designed by John Harrington and made out of 600 crystal cut champagne glasses, the bar screams style and it provides a cool urban setting for the capital's young proffessionals.
Expected to make a recession busting £600,000 turnover in their first year, the dynamic duo are determined to turned around the venue which was previously owned by struggling restaurant Embark.
Director of L.A White Leisure the fledgling company behind the bar quotes in the article: "We are taking business away from places in teh city centre like Tiger Lilly and if all this works we will be able to single handly raise the whole area."
General bar manager Rowan Milne adds: "We have no plans to go down the same route as other bars in the area. We don't want to do 'deals' we feel that will cheapen the place.
"We don't think its the area that stops a place here doing well – we're sitting under office blocks, right in the middle of the financial district of Edinburgh."
Hyde Out launched in early November with a successful launch night – over 300 guests braved stormy weather to attend, showing the bar's appeal to it's clientele. On the night guests were treated to a free champagne reception as well as a selection of canapes and luxury chocolates by highland chocolatier Iain Burnett.
You can view the video of the launch night event here.
More information about Hyde Out can be found on their website and on their facebook page.
The full article can be viewed online and was secured as part of a sustained PR and social media campaign carried out by the Holyrood Partnership.