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SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0CFast 2.0 memory cards were specifically developed for next-generation professional video applications as 2K video was common and full-frame 4K video was gaining traction among high-end production companies and individual enthusiasts. Obviously, the video and photographic applications capturing these high resolution images generate very large files that need fast data transfer rates that would normally overwhelm normal CompactFlash memory cards. The CFast 2.0 specification features theoretical performances of up to 600 MB/sec, which is four times faster than a typical CompactFlash memory cards. When SanDisk Corporation originally announced their CFast 2.0 spec card in 2012, they followed closely the framework that the CompactFlash Association developed. At this time, this newly specified card was touted as the memory of choice for the next-generation of photo and video applications which delivered up to four times the speed and performance over the standard CompactFlash cards used for DSLR cameras and imaging devices. https://youtu.be/ZBpiPGGPGIc Today, SanDisk has launched their latest CFast 2.0 card, the SanDisk Extreme PRO to give professional videographers and photographers the ability to squeeze out the best performance from their camera equipment. The SanDisk Extreme PRO is designed to have write speeds up to 450 MB/s and read speeds up to 525 MB/s. These speeds allow a user to capture multiple frames per second in a burst photography mode and it also lets your capture uninterrupted cinema-quality 4K video guaranteeing sustained write speeds of 130 MB/s allowing it to be the perfect complement to today's latest video cameras. These newest CFast 2.0 cards from SanDisk hit streets a short time ago and come in three different sizes: 64GB ($199.95 or $3.12/GB), 128GB ($349.95 or $2.73/GB), and 256GB ($679.99, or $2.66/GB). In this review we will be testing the 64MB variant of this monster, the 64GB version (part number SDCFSP-064-A46D) has read speeds of up to 525MB/s, but with a slightly slower read speed rating of 430MB/s (the 128GB and 256GB versions of this card have write speeds of up to 450MB/s). [gallery ids="194337,194342,194358,194343,194359"] Let's get straight to testing!
SanDisk Extreme Pro Testing[gallery ids="194360,194361,194362,194363,194355,194357,194356,194365,194364"] Before we get to our world tests, let's take a closer look at how the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 card does with our suite of benchmarking tools. For our test, we used thr Lexar Professional CR1 CFast 2.0 USB 3.0 Reader (Part #LRWCR1TBNA) that is designed specifically for CFast and CFast 2.0 cards. This reader runs $36.95 shipped and supports today's latest card formats—SDHC/SDXC UHS I and UHS-II, CompactFlash UDMA 7, XQD 2.0, CFast and CFast 2.0. When it comes to performance the Lexar CR1 supports data transfer speeds up to 500MB/s (taking into account some system overhead), similar to other USB 3.0 readers (USB 3.0 theoretical max being 625MB/s). It is true that depending on the system configuration and CFast 2.0 card's speed the actual transfer performance could vary from card to card using the same reader. So, keeping that in mind let's see what this card can do on our Intel Core i7 powered desktop PC! ATTO v3.05 First up is one of our favorite tools to use here at Legit Reviews, ATTO, which is one of the oldest drive benchmarks and very relevant in the solid state storage world. ATTO measures transfers across a specific volume length. It measures raw transfer rates for both reads and writes and places the data into graphs that can be very easily interpreted. The test was run with the default runs of 0.5KB through 64MB transfer sizes with the total length being 256MB. Benchmark Results: We ran our test a number of times on a few different machines since the measured speed for both read and write were slower than what we had expected from advertised speeds. Ultimately, we published the fastest speeds that we measured on the SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 card: Read at 380MB/s and Write at 317MB/s. This is a 27.6% and 26.3% hit from the advertised speeds respectively for Read/Write speeds. While these speeds aren't pedestrian, they are slower than what we expected from this $200 card. CrystalDiskMark 3.0.4 x64 CrystalDiskMark is a small benchmark utility for drives and enables rapid measurement of sequential and random read/write speeds. Note that CDM only supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) with a queue depth of 32 (as noted) and shows the highest score of five runs. Benchmark Results: Our first measurement results of the SanDisk are somewhat confirmed as we look at our CDM results. Here, we measure Read speeds of 362MB/s and Write speeds of 286 MB/s. Again, these are under the well under the advertised speeds of the CFast 2.0 card. Let's take a look at real world use and wrap this up!
Real World Use and ConclusionThe SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 card didn't exactly light up our benchmark tests, we really should talk about the real-world functions that the card had and how well it works with professional cameras that are designed to utilize this form and throughput. We not only tested the card using some storage memory benchmarks in the lab, but we wanted to make sure the SanDisk worked for all our applications and we looked at how well the SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 paired up with our newest video camera, the Canon XC15 UHD Compact Lightweight Professional Camcorder ($2,399 shipped). The XC15 was introduced recently and is the "little brother" of the Canon EOS C300 Mark II camera used for film and news production. The Canon XC15 really is a monster of a camera that features a 1" 12MP CMOS sensor capable of capturing Ultra HD 4K resolutions at up to 29.97 fps and 1080p at up to 59.94 fps. (Let's see your iPhone or Android do that!) The XC15 supports both CFast and SD cards but records 4K at up to 305 Mbps via the CFast slot only. The SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card was hitting write speeds of just over 300MB/s in our ATTO benchmark, so it looks like this camera will be able to use all the write speed this card has to offer. We had been shooting with the Canon XC15 for some time in 1080p60, but really wanted to see the difference in picture quality and was hoping the SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 card would work with our Canon. https://youtu.be/WRsyBA5jSJM Happily, the SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 card and Canon XC15 camcorder made for a great pairing. Shooting 4K video in the field was problem free and there were no issues of buffer underruns or overheating at the highest possible settings on the camera. Our only problems with the SanDisk Extreme CFast card came when transferring these large data files off of the card to our drive or NAS. Many times during transfer, we saw the card struggling to stay at its optimal transfer speed. We did not, however find that the card, when filming or when transferring data, lost any data whatsoever. The Canon XC15 generates huge files when shooting in 4K. A 20 second clip at the highest settings is around 750MB! This means our 64 GB SanDisk Extreme card can shoot for under 30 minutes before it runs out of space. Of course moving up to a larger card (128GB at $349 or 256 GB at $679) is costly to say the least. While we spent an extensive amount of time using the SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 card for video, we didn't use the card too much for burst photos. One of the reasons that the CFast 2.0 cards out today are so expensive is that the film and video industry does not have any entry-level equipment out that supports this format. Unfortunately, only medium and high-end equipment supports CFast 2.0, thus the price has not dropped like SD or microSD cards. Today there are still only a limited number of memory manufacturers who sell CFast 2.0 cards, but if you are a video enthusiast or professional that owns equipment to take advantage of these super-fast throughputs, you need to look at purchasing a CFast 2.0 card. Is the SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 the best out there? Who knows? At $199 for 64GB, we have only had the chance to use the SanDisk. While the usability with the Canon XC15 is flawless, we have to worry about our benchmarks that measured speeds that were quite a long ways away from what SanDisk claimed the card could do. Another great thing about the SanDisk Extreme CFast 2.0 memory card is that Western Digital/SanDisk gives the purchaser a lifetime limited warranty. This is great and somewhat expected on a $199.95 64GB card. Legit Bottom Line: The SanDisk Extreme 64GB CFast 2.0 memory card is an overall solid performer when looking at typical benchmarks. We never saw the card come close to the theoretical maximum Read/Write speeds but yet our real-world tests with Canon's XC15 UHD Camcorder showed that the SanDisk CFast 2.0 card could handle anything that we threw its way with no frame drops or other issues to affect the capture video. This might be an instance where we need to pay less attention to the benchmark and more attention to beautiful images captured. Update May 22nd, 2017 - We spoke with Lexar about our performance numbers on the Lexar CR1 reader and were curious if the reader was the bottleneck. They got back to us with the following statement:
We can't speak for the SanDisk card, but we tested Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 512GB card (pricing) with Lexar CR1 reader in a faster system and our result looks better with 369MB/s write, 425MB/s read.That card is rated at up to 525 MB/s read and 445 MB/s write and they were only able to get 425 MB/s read and 369 MB/s write on their own CFast 2.0 card reader. So, if you happen to buy one of these cards and don't see that you are getting close to the rated speeds in a memory card reader don't be too shocked!


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I think this is really, really smart. I'm curious to see how well it works out for her. Author Felicia Ricci tells Huffington Post Books how she self-published her memoir Unnaturally Green (about being the green understudy for Elphaba in Wicked!) and made it LOOK, in almost every way, like a traditionally published book.
Smart, smart, smart. And her website is super slick, too. The whole presentation makes you take her seriously. Check out the whole thing here.
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Three things to watch out for in choosing a San Antonio mayor:
1.) Being "Mayor of Downtown". Hundreds of thousands of San Antonians live south, east, west and especially north of downtown. They may visit downtown. Some never even do that. It's hip, it's trendy and it's a tourism engine, but it's not homebase for most people and businesses, and smart mayors know there's life outside the loops.
2.) Too focused on the next elected office. We like 'em young at City Hall (except when we like 'em old), and a person's ambition can ignite a lot of good things, but the nation's seventh largest city shouldn't be a waiting room for Austin or Washington. Or a laboratory for trying out wacky progressive ideas.
3.) Crusading from the office, or weaponizing it. There's a reason our municipal elections are (nominally) non-partisan. Of course, everyone who gets in there is some kind of Democrat—this is Bexar County. But if we get a mayor playing partisan crusader, it won't just be the "bathroom bill" that costs us dearly. Activists not needed.
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The World Pizza Championships attracts hundreds of pizzaiolos from more than 30 countries every year
Oxford, MS (PRWEB) April 30, 2015
The US Pizza Team will head to Parma, Italy, this May to take part in the World Pizza Championships.
The World Pizza Championships attracts hundreds of pizzaiolos from more than 30 countries every year. Competitors take part in a range of events. They include: classic pizza, pizza-in-the-pan, pizza-on-the-peel, Neapolitan, gluten-free, pizza-for-two (made by two people), individual freestyle acrobatics, largest dough stretch and fastest pie maker. This years U.S. Pizza Team consists of four acrobatic competitors and 16 culinary competitors.
Traveling to Italy this year are: David Sommers of Mad Mushroom in West Lafayette, Indiana; Michael Stevens of Palo Mesa Pizza in Arroyo Grande, California; Gino Rago of Panino's Pizza and John Coletta of Quartino in Chicago; Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza and William Shaw of Pizza Bogo in Cleveland; and Heather Zook of Sinfully Gluten Free in Dayton, Ohio; Leonardo Giordano of Mona Lisa Pizzeria in Staten Island, New York; Bradley Johnson, Abby Robbins and Samantha Jones of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Jamie Culliton of Florida; Tim Silva and Leah Scurto of Pizza My Heart in Los Altos, California; Rick and Jane Mines of Nima's Pizza in Gassville, Arkansas, Chris Mallon of Five Points Pizza in Nashville; and Peter Anderson of Gelsosomo's Pizzeria in Crown Point, Indiana.
For more information contact Brian Hernandez at 662-234-5481 x129 or by email @ brian(at)pmq(dot)com. For images, contact Melanie Addington at Melanie(at)pmq(dot)com.
The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The team regularly competes in events across the U.S. and internationally every year. The squad won second place in Individual Free Style in 2014 and first place in the Team Acrobatics in 2011 at the World Pizza Championships in Italy. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the business trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000.
The US Pizza Team is sponsored by Grain Craft, California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Service, SoFo Foods, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fontanini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Univex, PizzaInsurance.com, Rock Tenn and Presto Foods.


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Little terns in Norfolk
This weekend I had planed to see my brother in Norfolk so decided to take the camera and check out one of the Little tern colonies on the coast.
This is a schedule 1 species and great care and effort go into protecting them their eggs and chicks.The birds I have photographed are at a well protected colony which is monitored 24 hours a day with an electric fence enclosing the complete colony and a further roped of exclusion zone to keep human disturbance to a minimum and to help keep out predators.
Prior to my visit I had contacted the Natural England warden Rick Southwood (I have in the past done some moth recording on this site), I let Rick know that I was hoping to make the trip over on Saturday morning he gave me the name of the Rspb warden who was in charge of the protection of these birds so I dropped him a line too.
I arrived in Norfolk in the early hours of friday morning. My brother and I drove to the site on friday evening and made our way to the wardens hut where we spoke to Daniel who told us that there were now many chicks that had already hatched and about an hour before we arrived he had counted approx 300 adult birds on the shoreline well out of the exclusion zone. We made our way over and took a few shots in some nice light although approaching any bird on an open beach is never easy we did manage to get close enough for a few shots. The morning light would be better as the sun would be in the right direction for us so we spoke to two of the wardens again just to make them aware of our intentions. The roped off area is the closet point at which you can get to the colony although a bit of common sense has to be used and if the birds feel you are too close we were told they would dive at you and that would mean you are to close regardless of the roped fence. We were told the best thing would be to sit on the sand ridge another 5m back where we would be plenty far enough back but still get views of the birds coming to and fro.
My alarm woke me at 3am and by 4am we were on the road. Exactly an hour later we were again on the beach. We said a quick hello to the latest warden who was approaching the end of the night shift and made our way in front of the colony where we sat/lay on the base of the sand ridge. Even though the forecast had been really favourable we were greeted with thick cloud cover so the light was not as good as it could have been and the sun only broke through for a few seconds at a time.
After taking some flight shots as they past overhead and out to sea to fish we saw a bird land on the shingle directly in front of us, the bird moved just a few steps before settling down, the bird had decided to lay its eggs about 6m out outside of the perimeter fence and just below the roped area. We saw three more pairs of these little birds which had done exactly the same thing, it seems these pairs were later breeding as most of the others seemed to have chicks running everywhere, whereas all these pairs were obviously still sitting on eggs and only gave away their presence when they flew off or the males came and landed close to them We left at 8am and as we walked back towards the hut we could see through my brothers binoculars lots of little chicks running around, the terns certainly seemed successful this year!
Incidentally the wardens moved the barriers to protect these latest nests from being accidentally trampled or disturbed.
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Dr Gordon Emmerson is an Honorary Fellow in the school of psychology at Victoria University, Melbourne. He is the author of the books 'Ego State Therapy' (2003, 2007, 2010), 'Advanced Techniques in Therapeutic Counselling (2006, Crown House), and Healthy Parts Happy Self (2012). He authored Ego State Personality Theory (2011), and has developed techniques for working with many psychological conditions. His conceptualisation of Vaded Ego States has defined how to work with addictions, OCD and trauma. As a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society, he has published a number of articles on Ego State Therapy and has conducted and published clinical research on its efficacy. Dr Emmerson has conducted numerous ego state workshops in Australia, South Africa, Germany, the UK and in the US, and he makes keynote conference and convention addresses on the therapy. He provides Foundation and Clinical Qualification training in Ego State Therapy.
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Anyone interested in Ego State Therapy must buy this absurdly under priced publication. He is a modest genius, a World Master of ego State Therapy. This book is full of soul and ego re-enforcement material. The poetry at the end I leave you to form your own opinion of but just buy the book . O.K ?
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The Holy month of Ramadan is upon us and it is an important time here in the UAE, which is predominantly Muslim. It is a time for sober reflections, piety and of course, fasting. However, fasting has a number of side effects which could result in unsafe conditions on the road during Ramadan. According to the several reports, the Holy month is associated with increased number of road accidents and fatalities, and here are the reasons why:
- Road fatigue during Iftar traffic rush: there is usually a lot of traffic at this time and drivers are usually tired and fatigued while rushing around for their iftar appointments, and this can cause their attentions to falter.
- Fasting: fasting results in dehydration or low blood sugar which can cause driver attention and concentration to be low, resulting in poor road decisions.
- Personal body fatigue: the irregular sleep patterns and eating habits that result during the Ramadan month can result in dizziness on the part of even experienced drivers.
What do you do?
- Drive defensively: you have to assume that all other drivers may be fatigued or have their abilities affected.
- Try and avoid the pre-Iftar traffic rush.
- Do not fast beyond your capacity; be aware of your limits.
- Get enough sleep and enough food when you can.
- Ensure your vehicle is in top condition before the month begins so you would have no reason to be exasperated during your fasting.
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Dial-A-Battery, the popular 24×7 onsite battery replacement service offered by Al-Muqarram Auto Spare Parts Trading [A-MAP] – one of the leading distributors of automotive products across the region, organised a special Iftar get-together with underprivileged children last week, in line with its outreach during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The staff and management of Dial-A-Battery and A-MAP partnered with the Gift of Giving initiative by Action Care, to spend time with nearly 65 children from the National Charity Primary School and Al Hemam Center for a memorable evening at the Movenpick Hotel Bur Dubai. Various activities such as face painting and interactive games to entertain the kids were organised as part of the get-together.
The Iftar get-together was part of Dial-A-Battery and A-MAP's company philosophy to play a responsible role in the community and support initiatives aimed at lending a helping hand to the unprivileged sections of the society. The program also emphasized Dial-A-Battery's stellar contribution as not only a service oriented company but also a responsible corporate.
The event is another milestone addition to the corporate social responsibility initiatives undertaken both at Dial-A-Battery and A-MAP corporate levels during the year.
Taher Ali, Operations Manager at Dial-A-Battery, said: "The outreach with underprivileged children is part of the share and care philosophy we believe in, particularly during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Dial-A-Battery is proud to be a part of such noble initiatives which is integral to the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and contribution to community activities across all domains."
The Gift of Giving 2016 initiative celebrates the themes of community and diversity with story-telling, games and activities that promote literacy while providing children with an opportunity to encounter and learn about different languages and methods of communication, including the Arabic sign language and Braille. The fun, activity-based program enhances children's awareness and ability to interact with people with disabilities.


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Slip and fall accidents cause very serious injuries, or even death, and can be incredibly costly to treat. Therefore, if you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident due to the negligence of a property owner, you should consult with a Boynton Beach slip and fall lawyer to discuss filing an injury claim. An experienced injury attorney can assist in preparing you for what to expect and compile evidence on your behalf. En Español.
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We recently wrote about Jonathan Lerner, the Atlanta novelist. Today, we introduce Jonathan Lerner the feature writer. A veteran of national publications, he's a man of many specialties, from architecture and urbanism to art and design to food and travel. He is volunteer media co-chairman for the 2010 Congress for the New Urbanism. Please visit ArtsCriticATL tomorrow for his discussion of the current exhibit at the Museum of Design Atlanta.
The Congress for the New Urbanism will hold its annual convention this week in downtown Atlanta. Organized with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has the theme "New Urbanism: Rx for Healthy Places."
A considerable part of its program will investigate how the ways places are designed and built affect our well-being. The CDC and others have been busy putting numbers to cause-and-effect relationships between things like access to greenspace and depression; street design and traffic injuries; and the "nutritional deserts" of inner cities where the only food sources are convenience stores and Mickey D and his pals, and where conditions such as obesity and diabetes flourish.
The New Urbanists' mission is to create communities that are compact and walkable; incorporate retail, recreation and employment as well as residential uses; are served by public transit; and where you might find it pleasurable to be, or even to become, rooted. They look to this public health research to help them refine their designs.
Both they and the public health folks hope to influence policy in areas such as zoning, transportation planning and affordable housing, so that conventional, sprawl-pattern development will join the Edsel and the high-rise public housing project in the Museum of 20th-Century Mistakes.
Attending the congress requires a $1,000 registration fee. One session, however, is open to the public, and it will challenge you to envision a more livable metropolis. David Byrne — current bicycle activist and former rock star whose lyrics asked "Where is that large automobile?" and declared, "This is not my beautiful house!" — will join Ellen Dunham-Jones, Glenwood Park developer Charles Brewer and Scotty Greene, executive director of the Buckhead Community Improvement District, to discuss "Healthier Circulation: Bicycles, Cities and the Future of Getting Around." 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Tabernacle. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.


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Research interests include structural testing of materials and components, instrumentation and testing of in-service structures, wave loadings on bridges and other structures, construction vibrations, forensic analysis and investigations, failure case studies, concrete properties, and concrete condition assessment.
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Cleary, John, Andrew Gillis, and Eric Steward. A Case Study of Ground Vibrations Due to Pile Driving in Mobile, Alabama. ASCE Forensic Engineering 7th Congress. Miami, FL. November 2015. (Peer Reviewed)
James, Derek, John Cleary, and Scott Douglass. Estimating Wave Loads on Bridge Decks. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress. Portland, Oregon. April 2015
Cleary, J. Synopsis on State Requirements for Vibrations During Pile Driving. ASCE Texas Section Fall Conference and ASCE Construction Institute Summit. September 2013.See More
Cleary, J, A. Huckelbridge. Forensic Investigation of Out of Plane Vibrations in the Webs of Plate Girders. Materials Evaluation: The Monthly Journal of ASNT, Volume 69, Number 3. March, 2011.
Cleary, John. Forensic Investigations of the Innerbelt Bridge (Cuy-90-1524) in Cleveland, Ohio. Doctoral Dissertation. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio. 2011
Cleary, J, A. Huckelbridge. Monitoring the Relocation of the Innerbelt Bridge (CUY-90-1524) in Cleveland, Ohio (Summary). NDE/NDET for Highways & Bridges: Structural Materials Technology Conference. August 2010.
Cleary, John, and Delatte, Norbert, Implementation of Internal Curing in Transportation Concrete, Concrete Materials, Transportation Research Record No. 2070, pp. 1-7, 2008.
Delatte, N., D. Crowl, E. Mack, and J. Cleary, Evaluating High Absorptive Materials to Improve Internal Curing of Concrete, ACI Special Publications, SP 256 Internal Curing of High Performance Concrete: Lab and Field Experiences, pp 91-104. 2008.
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Lakeland Mills Frontier Cedar Log Nightstand with 2 drawersThis pine log nightstand with cedar accent logs offers plenty of storage space with a shelf and 2 lower drawers. A great addition to any log furniture themed bedroom.
For a more rustic log furniture look, you can keep this nightstand unfinished (or stain or paint it youself) or choose a clear lacquer, or light honey finish for added protection. See "Additional Images" thumbnails above for finish option examples.
Approx. dimensions - 20-1/2"w x 19-1/2"d x 32"h
This manufacturer offers a 1 year warranty on all their log furniture.
These log nightstands have free curbside delivery to the lower 48 states and generally ship in 5 - 14 days.


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MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe is hosting a teen summer reading kickoff event: "Get In The Game Read," which will take place on Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Teens entering grades 7 to 12 can come to the Teen Space from 2 to 3 p.m. for the game of Telestrations, which is like Telephone, only with drawings.
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Miley's swiftly deleted tweet
Miley is calling out her dad on Twitter, airing his dirty laundry for
Billy Ray did not publicly reply, possibly because he's too busy adulterously shagging stage actresses, but at any rate, Miley deleted the tweet five minutes after posting it.
This is not the first time Miley has rabidly attacked her father in public. Just one month ago she tweeted: "Since your texts and email obviously aren't working would you like to talk like this?"
Billy Ray didn't rise to that bait, either, so nobody has any idea what's really going on here, but I personally am grateful for the front-row seats to Miley's blackmail tactics. And I am even more grateful that she is not MY kid. Jesus Christ, the things she could have blabbered about on Twitter. It boggles the mind ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: I can't decide if Miley is being brave or bratty.
BILLY RAY'S NOTE: *throws possum at editor's head* Well I can sure as shootin' decide! This here's fambly bidness, gotdammit!


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Spectroscopy Laboratory
Our mission is to further advance fundamental research in imaging spectrometry and imaging spectroscopy related to environmental analysis on local, regional and global scales. In particular, our emphasis is to improve spectroscopic data analysis in terms of enhanced calibration, multidirectionality, and (pre-)processing. Application development is supported using these techniques in view of the derivation of bio-geophysical and bio-geochemical parameters relevant for environmental analysis.
Quantitative remote sensing has gained significant importance since imaging spectrometers have become widely available. Therefore the focus of this lab is to develop new spectroscopic methods ranging from instrument design, system correction, geometric and atmospheric correction up to a variety of applications. Existing spectrometric technologies are also used to further enhance the understanding of the interaction of light between the sun, the atmosphere and the earth surface. The major goal is to quantitatively derive bio-geophysical and bio-geochemical parameters relevant for environmental monitoring.
The use of modern information technologies jointly with enhanced computational methods is a key factor as well. Higher generation programming languages in combination with strong scripting languages as well as object-relational databases form a solid basis for intensive computing requirements. Spectroscopic processing and archiving facilities are developed inhouse using these technologies.
The SpectroLab operates a variety of measurement equipment that is organized in the SpectroLab radiometer pool. The pool contains 6 portable field spectroradiometers (3 GER, 1 ASD, 1 UofA sunphotometer, 1 Yankee Systems), a Field and Laboratory Goniometer System (FIGOS/LAGOS) and calibration equipment that is used for vicarious calibration and other experiments.


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Most charities do not care about a new cap on tax relief for major philanthropists and expect it to have little effect on them, according to Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society.
At a press conference before today's Giving Summit, the meeting between charities, officials and donors that is intended to find ways to encourage philanthropy, Hurd said he was confident there would be an effective resolution to the current argument between sector bodies and the government over the proposed cap on tax relief.
The cap, proposed in the Budget, will mean that donors can claim tax back only on donations of £50,000 or a quarter of their income, whichever is higher, from April 2013.
"For the vast majority of the sector, although they may be enjoying the opportunity to duff up the government, it doesn't have that much impact on their day," said Hurd.
He said he had recently visited a number of small charities in Birmingham and he did not believe that the cap would have a major impact on such organisations.
He said the Treasury was now gathering evidence to make sure it made the right decision and to ensure that the introduction of the new tax relief would not have a negative impact on charities.
"I have a strong sense they are going to get this right," he said. "I think they won't rush into a knee-jerk reaction, but I don't think anyone wants this to go on forever."
But he said he felt that major givers would accept that the principles behind the cap were correct.
"I think we have some bridge-building to do with philanthropists," he said. "I think some people are feeling bruised out there.
"But I think in their heart of hearts, most people will accept that the principle George Osborne is asserting is hard to argue against. Once this is resolved, we'll be able to move on."


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It seems like an odd goal for a kid; but when I was little, I wanted to be financially secure. Of course, I didn't put it that way. Instead, I declared, "When I grow up, I want to be rich." Incidentally, so did my parents. I remember rolling quarters with them, while they explained to me the importance of saving. At a young age, I realized I'd need money to do many of the things I wanted to do: travel, live in the big city, and buy stuff at the grocery store without feeling guilty. "Save your money," they told me. "It adds up."
But as I grew up, I began to feel like it was wrong to care about money. I was afraid to think too much about it. I felt greedy. Or boring. Money, as a topic of conversation outside of my immediate family, became taboo. Because of that, I absent-mindedly associated personal finance with selling out, working too much, being materialistic.
So when I found Get Rich Slowly, I was surprised by the content and the discussion. J.D. wrote so openly about his own financial situation. So did the readers. And what I always felt about money, despite trying to ignore it, was plainly explained here: Personal finance isn't about greed or materialism; it's about security, control and the freedom to make your own choices. You can tell yourself money isn't important, but we all use it at some point. You might as well make it work for you, rather than the other way around.
Partly because of this, Get Rich Slowly has been my favorite place to write. The reader support has also made it a positive experience for me. While I've certainly come across critics — this is the Internet, after all — I've never had so many people I've never met support my writing, opinions and financial decisions. As someone who second-guesses nearly everything, that's been pretty encouraging. It's nice knowing that many of you are on the same path, with the same mindset, learning similar lessons.
Most every time I've had an article due, I've thought about your feedback and wanted to write something you'd not only find useful, but also appreciate. I won't lie — some weeks my brain was pretty fried, and I didn't have much bandwidth for financial philosophizing. But most of the time, I worked really hard to repay your support by trying to write something that's not just practical, but also meaningful. That's not easy for me, but it's been worth it, if not just for the fact that it made me think about my own financial situation a little more.
But, sadly, this will be my last official post for Get Rich Slowly. I've mulled over what to write about for a while, and I hope this will work.
I've noticed that readers seem to really appreciate the posts that contain stories or insights from my mother. I know slow and steady wins the race, but I still don't understand the "get rich slowly" experience nearly as well as she does. In fact, I once reached out to her for a guest post. She was shy about her writing, so she declined. But I convinced her to at least do a Q&A to share her story, her thoughts on personal finance and how she went from extreme poverty to financial stability.
Thank you for supporting me as a contributor, and I hope you'll follow my writing endeavors on my personal blog (kristinwong.tumblr.com).
KW: What were things like for you when I was a kid?
Mom Wong: It's hard for me to say we were poor because I've lived in really, really poor conditions before. To be honest with you, I never really felt like we were poor. It was rough, timewise. It was rough not being able to be at home and spend time with my kids. But we were always able to save a little bit.
KW: Yeah, you've always been great at saving money, even when you earned next to nothing. What motivated you to save so well?
Mom Wong: For me, it's a sense of security and freedom. If I get sick, then I can just go to the doctor and not worry about it. I have the freedom to use coupons or not use coupons. I can look for things that are on sale, but I don't have to, you know? I have more options. Of course, money is not everything. But it does make things easier, because it gives you a sense of security. Options.
KW: What about striving to earn more? Don't you think that's more important than focusing on saving? What about following your dreams? Don't we let money get in the way of our pursuits sometimes?
Mom Wong: I think you need to have balance. Sure, you need to look for a better job. But at the same time, you should always save, because you don't know what happens in the future. You need both. If you just follow your passion and don't save, the balance is off, and — Well, I'll give you an example. Remember when your Dad had that Tae Kwon Do school?
KW: Yeah. You guys fought a lot.
Mom Wong: That was the time that I felt we were most poor. We were struggling. We were solely using my salary, barely above minimum wage. He wasn't bringing in any money, but that was his passion at the time, and he really wanted to go for it. So he went for it, and he had to quit Kroger because he couldn't keep up with both. So we sacrificed. And he was good at it. He had the ability — that was his skill and passion — but it didn't work out. After two or three years, he wasn't making money with his passion.
KW: So you're saying you should follow your dreams, but be realistic about it?
Mom Wong: Well, what do you do? We sacrificed for a long time. You've got to come to a realization: Do I keep making my family sacrifice? No matter how good you are at something, you might have to find other avenues if one doesn't work out. Now, he has a new job. He's doing marketing, and he found that's his passion too. If you're lucky enough, you can find your passion and make money at the same time. Not all of us are that lucky. Part of life is survival. And what does it take to survive? Money.
KW: So explain how it's about balance.
Mom Wong: Well, I was so worried about saving. I was unhappy. I think it did affect the family. Because you thought that we were so poor. I remember we couldn't afford to buy you the clothes you wanted and — Did you get made fun of at school for your clothes?
KW: Well, that, among other things…
Mom Wong: See? I hate that you went through that. I should have just given in more and let you buy the things you wanted.
KW: No way! I'm glad I grew up that way. It taught me to be a be a better judge of character. I didn't want to be friends with the type of kids who make fun of people for the way they dress.
Mom Wong: Okay. That's true. But still, I wish I would not have put all my focus on saving because I was not a happy person. I wanted to save so much, right? I stressed myself out over that.
KW: How did you change?
Mom Wong: I think I changed very gradually. I got older. Of course, I still save. But I don't wig out. We were still surviving. It's not like I don't know where the next meal is coming from. We might not be able to go roller skating or bowling, but we were still able to put food on the table — and that should be the main thing. You can still be happy with what you have. I guess a lot of it is about attitude.
KW: It seems that Dad was always focused on earning more, investing. Eventually you guys stopped working against each other and started working together, and that's when things seem like they got better financially, right?
Mom Wong: That's true. I never thought about that. I kept blaming him. We actually kind of learned from each other. He's right about taking risks. I used to think, I'm 100 percent right. I thought, "He just spends money." I used to think he was irresponsible; I was the only one who had the mind to save. But now, I realize he's right, too. You have to take risks. You have to take the chance. You've got to make your money grow. So he's right about that. He saves it, but he uses part of it to take risks — to invest, to take a chance so it can grow. It's kind of liberating to realize I wasn't totally right — to be open to other ideas.
KW: What's been the best financial decision you've ever made?
Mom Wong: The smartest thing I did was save and not spend frivolously. Our couch is older than your brother. I'm proud of that! I feel so satisfied because I feel like I got my money's worth. I feel that I'm not being wasteful. I'm using something to its maximum.
KW: But you said saving so much made you unhappy!
Mom Wong: But I've evolved over time; I don't stress over it. I still set goals. But they're more realistic, they're more attainable. Don't get me wrong. I still have my goals and my plans to save for my retirement and all that, but the difference is that I don't stress out over it now.
If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to be happier. I was almost as unhappy as I would be if I didn't have the money to save. I could have saved the same amount, but I didn't have to be constantly worried.
KW: Is that true, you think? You think you could've saved the same amount without being so obsessed with it?
Mom Wong: I think so. I think maybe even more. Because if I had a better attitude, I might be more willing to take a chance on investing it in some way.
KW: What else would you tell yourself if you could go back in time?
Mom Wong: I would tell myself, it's not that bad. Be happier — You have a family. You have two young, healthy kids. Spend time to be happy with your family. Things will work out, and, if they don't, be happier about what you have. Focus on that, not what you don't have.


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Faculty of Advocates launches personal injury arbitration service with online portal
The service will enable people to settle personal injury claims outside a court setting
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The Faculty of Advocates is to launch a personal injury arbitration service from next month.
The service will allow the parties to settle disputes out of court, with benefits including cost, speed, confidentiality and more flexibility in terms of location and choice of decision makers than a court case.
The Faculty of Advocates – the professional body for all advocates in Scotland – already operates an arbitration service, Faculty of Advocates Arbitration, through which it provides arbitration services in areas including commercial, family and agricultural law.
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From September 2017, the arbitration service will operate through a portal on the Faculty of Advocates website, where all the necessary material to begin arbitrations will be available to download.
And from 2018, it will be possible to conduct most of the process online through a dedicated platform.
The Faculty of Advocates will also supply arbitrators who are qualified to decide these disputes.
It is expected that by the end of the year around 40 advocates and QCs will be qualified to be appointed as personal injury arbitrators, having completed a specialist arbitration course leading to membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
An additional service will be the appointment of such arbitrators, via the new appointment service, which will be chaired by former Court of Session Senator Lord Eassie.
The aim is to position the Faculty of Advocates, and by extension Scotland, as a centre of international excellence in arbitration.
Gordon Jackson QC, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, said: "In terms of the new personal injury service, this is about extending consumer choice for people seeking compensation.
"It puts a new product in the marketplace, delivered by advocates who are qualified experts in the field of arbitration and personal injury claims.
"It is a genuine alternative to litigation. It is designed with the client in mind and is for the benefit of anyone who wants a faster, more flexible, less expensive route to justice."
Professor David Parratt, Convener of Faculty of Advocates Arbitration, added: "Members of faculty have invested heavily in making themselves knowledgeable and qualified in arbitration practice and procedure, and are ready to participate in the service both as counsel and, importantly, as arbitrators.
"The combination of these members' skills and this faculty innovation promises new approaches to resolving personal injury claims."
The Scottish Government's Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs Annabelle Ewing welcomed the faculty's "new and innovative approach" of alternative dispute resolution.
She said: "This encouraging development has the potential to increase choice for clients, for whom litigation may not always be the right option.
"It will also widen access to justice in the field of personal injury claims."
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Singer Miranda Lambert has reportedly moved on from her broken marriage to Blake Shelton and is dating musician Anderson East.
Lambert and Shelton divorced in July (15) after four years of marriage and he has since moved on with singer Gwen Stefani. Since the split, Lambert has kept a low profile amid multiple dating reports, but sources tell Us Weekly magazine, she has been quietly seeing East for a month.
"They are really enjoying each other's company," a source tells the publication. "(They) are spending New Year's together."
"She couldn't have picked a better dude to have fun with," another source adds. "Anderson is the coolest guy."
Lambert has yet to comment on the dating rumours, but she recently opened up about her divorce to Cosmopolitan magazine, saying, "I'm still processing everything and figuring out where to go and what happened. It's (marriage) a tough business, and we gave it our best college try... If I ever were to get married again, which is completely not on my radar at all right now, I feel like it's not about it being a step in life. It's not about a piece of paper or a diamond. It's the way you feel about somebody and the commitment in your heart."


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The guests at Auction Napa Valley expected to be greeted with a glass of wine when they entered the grounds at Meadowood Resort for Saturday night's live auction. They did not expect the enticing aromas of Francis Mallmann's primal cooking presentation. The famed Argentinian chef had hung whole chickens and hunks of prime rib from domes of metal bars atop circular fire pits. Nearly half a ton of vegetables lay hidden in a pit lined with hot stones or roasting underneath hot embers and ashes. Before the first paddle was raised at one of America's landmark charity wine events, there was palpable excitement in the air.
The auction, in its 36th year, was the capstone to a weekend of fundraising events put on by the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV)—four days that brought in $14.3 million for local nonprofits focused on community health and children's education. Though that's less than last year's mark of $15.8 million and 2014's record $18.7 million, the event continues to be the nation's top charity wine event. Since its inception in 1981, Auction Napa Valley has given more than $150 million to charities.
"It's unbelievable to see how far our wine industry has come in the past 50 years," said Marcia Mondavi Borger of Continuum, whose father Robert Mondavi helped found the event. "The Auction has made life in Napa better for so many people who need help, and I think it speaks to the values of the community. They were here at the beginning, and though we may be a little more glitzy now, they're still strong today."
Inside the auction tent, Chef Mallmann took to the stage for a few words, while piping hot empanadas were passed as a teaser for the dinner to come. Mallmann called the rowdy crowd of 900 "romantic, passionate soldiers of wine and food," and urged them to be handsome with their bids.
And handsome they were. It took no time for paddles to start rising. The first lot was from Quintessa, the winery of honorary auction chairman Agustin F. Huneeus Jr., offering a 12-liter bottle and 20 hand-etched 750ml bottles, dinner and entertainment for 20 at Quintessa, plus private VIP wine tastings for eight during the lifetime of the bidder. The Huneeus family offered to match the highest bid, and just like that $680,000 was on the books.
Leading all lots was Staglin Family Vineyard's "Into Africa" lot, which included an all-expenses-paid adventure for two couples in South Africa, complete with guided tours, a boat ride to visit Nelson Mandela's prison cell on Robben Island, winery visits, VIP dinners, a four-day safari, and, of course, wine. Initially selling for $750,000, the lot garnered $1.05 million after it was expanded to include three couples instead of two.
Other hot lots included Amuse Bouche Winery and Tusk Estates' "True Warriors of Wine," which offered a Golden State Warriors Championship ring from last year, signed jerseys from the starting five players, VIP courtside tickets and dinner with the winery's proprietors. When model and actress Kate Upton stood up and offered to accompany the winning bidder to the game if they would double their pledge, the lot quickly brought in $1.04 million.
And Robert Mondavi Winery's "50 Years, 50 Guests, 50 Bottles," celebrating the winery's 50th year, included 50 bottles of wine and dinner for 50 at the French Laundry. Prior to bidding, auctioneer Fritz Hatton led the crowd in singing "for she's a wonderful lady" to the tune of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" to Margrit Mondavi, who was seated at a front table, as she was presented with white roses. The bidding finished at $520,000.
The festivities kicked off on Thursday night, with welcome parties at various wineries. Friday's barrel auction and marketplace took place on the grounds of Robert Mondavi Winery, where a crowd of nearly 2,000 endured scorching hot temperatures for the opportunity to sample barrel lots from more than 100 wineries, as well as indulge in an array of noshes from dozens of Napa Valley chefs and purveyors. A brunch at Inglenook on Sunday closed out the event.
Winemaker Philippe Melka, whose barrel was the top seller at Friday's barrel auction, was a popular face in the crowd Saturday, his forehead and cheeks adorned with red lipstick imprints from affectionate fans. "This is a fabulous, positive event, and there's nothing like this in the world," he said, as another winning bid was announced, followed by an explosion of red confetti that showered nearby guests.
Juan Mercado, founder of Realm Cellars, was there to watch his winery's first live auction lot go on the block. "I don't know what to expect, but I'm very excited," he said. Realm's lot—three 9-liter bottles—hauled in $210,000.
A few celebrities attended this year's events, most notably Courteney Cox, who made an appearance at Friday's barrel auction as part of Silver Oak's auction lot, "Dinner with Friends," which included an evening of food and wine for eight, co-hosted by Cox and Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars' CEO David Duncan and Dr. Kary Duncan.
There were fewer live auction lots this year, numbering only 36 in comparison to last year's 51. That, combined with speedy bidding, allowed the auction to finish within three hours. Guests settled in for a dinner of Mallmann's food, while Huneeus thanked everyone involved and revived the traditional passing of the golden paddle to the next auction chair, handing it off to Eleanor Coppola, representing Inglenook.
Huneeus excitedly reminded people to head back into the tent after dinner for the after-party. A 30-piece Cuban band, Los Van Van, finished off the evening, keeping everyone dancing well into the night.
Fund-a-Need: $2.1 million
One hundred paddle-holders bid in various increments. Barbara Banke of Jackson Family Wines was the top bidder, donating $500,000.
Into Africa, Incomparably: $1.05 million
Donated by Staglin Family Vineyards. All-expenses-paid adventure for two couples to South Africa, complete with guided tours, a boat ride to visit the former president Nelson Mandela's prison cell on Robben Island, winery visits, VIP dinners, a four-day safari, and wine. Sold for $700,000 and expanded to include an additional couple, for a fundraising total of $1.05 million.
True Warriors of Wine: $1.04 million
Donated by Amuse Bouche and Tusk Estates. Includes a Golden State Warriors Championship ring from last year, signed jerseys from the starting five players, VIP courtside tickets, 10 bottles of wine and dinner with the winery's proprietors. Taking in the game with Kate Upton was a bonus.
The Quintessential Vintner Experience: $680,000
Donated by Quintessa. A 12-liter bottle and 20 hand-etched 750ml bottles, dinner and entertainment for 20 at Quintessa, plus private VIP wine tastings for eight during the lifetime of the bidder. Sold for $170,000, was doubled and then matched by the Huneeus family for a fundraising total of $680,000.
A Night Full of Stars: $660,000
A buy-a-spot lot donated by Opus One. An invitation to attend the Opus One pre-auction gala dinner party, which will include vintages of Opus One wine from the '80s, '90s and 2000s, as well as a magnum of Opus for each bidder.
50 Years, 50 Guests, 50 Bottles: $520,000
Donated by Robert Mondavi Winery. Fifty bottles of Mondavi wine and dinner for 50 at the French Laundry restaurant.
Etched Into the Hillside: $500,000
Donated by Harlan Estate. Five 3-liter bottles from the estate's top vintages as well as a private tour and bespoke meal for eight at Harlan Estate.
Luminosity: $440,000
Donated by Scarecrow Wine. Dinner for four with Chopard Watches Co-President and Creative Director Caroline Scheufele, paired with Scarecrow wines. Private viewing of Chopard's Haute Joillerie Red Carpet Collection for four. Chopard merchandise credit up to $20,000 per couple. Pre- and post-Oscar party for four, with premium Oscar viewing included.
The Grand Heist: $360,000
Donated by Blackbird Vineyards and Bulgari. Sold for $180,000 and was then doubled for a fundraising total of $360,000. Includes accommodations and transportation in Switzerland and tours at three Bulgari watchmaking workshops.
Rooms with a View: $320,000
Donated by Antica Napa Valley–Antinori Family Wine Estate. Three nights in Florence, two nights in Chianti Classico, two nights in Bolgheri and one night in Umbria, with numerous tours and dinners included. Additionally, two nights in Napa Valley, with custom wine-blending session with Antica's winemaker, as well as 240 bottles of wine.


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Randall Cobb slid to a stop on the slick field in the end zone after a 9-yard touchdown pass before adding another move.
It was time for a little more fun in the snow.
The former University of Kentucky star caught one of two touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers, and the Green Bay Packers found their footing in the snow with two fourth-quarter scores to pull away from the Houston Texans for a 21-13 win on Sunday.
Before Cobb got up in the end zone after his TD, he did a snow angel.
"No, it was spur of the moment," Cobb said of his child-like celebration. "I was sliding and I couldn't get up as fast as I wanted to, so I was like, why not?"
Cobb finished with three catches for 19 yards. He also returned two punts for 44 yards.
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Former Christian County star Keith Tandy intercepted Philip Rivers in the end zone with 2:56 left to secure a 28-21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers victory over San Diego.
"I've been here for five years and this is the first time we've been playing meaningful football in December, so I can't lie to you, it is a great feeling," said Tandy, who also made five tackles.
Bucs tight end Luke Stocker (Madison Southern) had to leave the game early with an ankle injury. Noah Spence (EKU) had two QB hits for Tampa Bay.
▪ Sheldon Rankins, the Saints' top draft pick out of Louisville, had three tackles — including his third sack of the season — in a 28-13 loss to the Lions. It was his fifth game after missing the beginning of the season with a broken fibula.
▪ DeVante Parker (Ballard, U of L) caught an 8-yard TD pass in the Dolphins' 38-6 loss to the Ravens. He finished with three catches for 34 yards. Elvis Dumervil (U of L) made one tackle for Baltimore.
▪ Former UK star Bud Dupree made two solo tackles in the Steelers' 24-14 win against the Giants. Mike Mitchell (Highlands, Covington Catholic) added five tackles and two passes defensed for the Steelers, while William Gay (U of L) had three tackles. Pittsburgh also got one catch for 18 yards from Eli Rogers (U of L). New York's Bobby Rainey (WKU) returned one kick for 38 yards and made a tackle on special teams.
▪ Josh Bellamy (U of L) led the Bears with four catches and 93 yards receiving in a 26-6 defeat of the 49ers. He also had one carry for 12 yards.
▪ Bills linebacker Preston Brown made seven tackles in a 38-24 loss to the Raiders. Teammate Gerald Christian (U of L), a tight end, had one catch for 14 yards.
▪ Rookie tight end Tyler Higbee (Western Kentucky) had two catches for 16 yards in the Rams' 26-10 loss to the Patriots.


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White Rock Falls Loop is a 5.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Tyro, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Starting at BRP MP 18.5 Parking. Proceed on the White Rock Gap Trail for 0.4 miles. Turn left at the marker to hike 1.7 miles along the Slacks Trail. The Slacks Trail is mostly level, meandering through a hardwood forest. The trail is popular with mountain bikers, so keep aware. There are a few views through the trees, but no notable stops. Head to the Slacks Overlook Parking and cross the road. Head a bit left to find the entrance to the White Rock Falls Trail. Hike downward through numerous mountain laurel and rhododendron, crossing several wood bridges over the stream. As you gain elevation, look for several great views from the rocks on your left. The trail will start to descend sharply as you near the falls. After the first major switchback, look for the spur trail to the upper falls, just past the large rock overhang. The 40 ft falls base has plenty of rocks and pools for resting and wading, not deep enough for a full swim. Retrace the spur back to the main trail - the stream bed drops off and is too dangerous to maneuver. The trail has its most significant elevation drop for the next half mile until it crosses the stream. The remainder of the trail is mostly gentle ups and downs, passing through what was once a beautiful hemlock grove. Look for some sweet views of The Priest as you continue on the White Rocks Falls Trail back to the parking area.
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My husband and I completed this hike on a warm, sunny day in the middle of May. We hiked it as a loop with Slacks Trail beginning with the White Rock Falls trail first. It took us a total of 2 hrs 15 mins to complete the loop with several breaks along the way. We are beginner hikers, and found the White Rock Falls Trail to be relatively easy leading to the falls, but then quite strenuous as the trail switchbacks up the mountain leading to the road. However, there were many opportunities to stop and cool off in the stream. The overlook at Priest Mountain was nice, also. Slacks Trail was fairly unremarkable with the exception of some beautiful blooming rhododendron along the way. We were glad to have a leisurely walk back to the car, though. To get to the entrance to Slacks Trail, you have to walk about 50 yds along the road to the Slacks Overlook car pull off and the trail is to the right near a picnic table. Overall, this is one of my favorite hikes on the Parkway.
Excellent route! It was basically what we were looking for. We chose to do it in early April. Although it was supposed to snow, we decided that this won't stop us. The hike was moderate, beautiful lookout point, amazing waterfall and intersecting river in the second part with a lot of different landscapes. Everything you look for in a hike, even in a not optimal weather.
Wonderful loop trail! I love this area! So many different options to do with hikes here ! I agree the slacks trail isn't all that, but it's not that long and just enjoy it! The white rock falls trail is pretty . If you are taking the loop starting at milepost 18.5 , parking at the gravel lot there and crossing over the Parkway to the white rock falls trail ( look for the yellow marks for the path) , this way is where later on the trail , near the waterfalls , you will have a steep incline. If you feel like something different, if you park at the 18.5 mile parking place, take the White Gap Trail all the way down to the Sherando Lake area (2 miles down) and come back up! It's really pretty with hemlocks and a stream all the way down and a couple awesome campsites on way down. And Torrey Ridge trail connects at the opposite end of the slacks trail. It's beautiful to walk upon that ridge!
One of my favorite 5 mile loops in the area.
Moderate hike from parking lot, once you pass the stream, pretty strenuous hike up to top of cliffs, worth the hike at the top, rocky cliffs are cool, as you continue to the parkway there are some cool ravines to look at.
At the parkway, I have just hiked parkway back to parking lot, can't say much for slacks trail.
The start of the trail from the parking lot was super easy. Then the trail split and to continue on the loop, the trail incline went up pretty steep for a long time until you get to the overlook. Not a difficult hike though. The overlook was much to "look" at really. The trail started getting difficult once I crossed the parkway to the second half of the trail and got closer to the falls. Lot of rocks roots, some got pretty slick due to the layer of fallen leaves. Cross a cute stream and follow it a ways. The path down to the falls was a pretty steep decline in my opinion. I'd probably have been on my butt if not for my hiking pole. The falls were beautiful but there wasn't much water (not much rain lately). Still nice to sit and watch and listen too. After the falls, the path continued to be a little difficult for a while but then it eased up and the inclines/declines got smoother.
Although difficult at times, I definitely liked this hike. It was a good workout and had plenty of beautiful things to look at. I'd like to go back again when the waterfall would really be moving more.
Nice moderate loop just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The waterfall was a bit dry, and the Parkway overlooks will give you better views, but it's a great walk in the woods. The trail description is a good guide.
I went counterclockwise, and all the inclines were fairly gradual. The declines could be a bit steep. Trail is very well marked and well maintained. Dog friendly.


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On this weekend's "Fox News Sunday" during the panel segment, Washington Post columnist George Will and Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume mocked so-called hashtag activism after host Chris Wallace asked about the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
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