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Discussion in 'Trek Literature' started by sosolidshoe, Jul 3, 2011.
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I just finished BD like 45 minutes ago. (I keep reading the books out of order!)
It left me sad. But I thought the story was good!
Spoiler Question:
Spoiler: Borg
Since I read the books out of order, I'm a little confused...anyway, is it the Einstein Borg who go and tell the Borg Queen in the Delta Quadrant about what the Federation did, and that's what sends her on her killing rampage in Destiny? (I haven't read all of the TNG books, so forgive me if I'm being dumb!
Spoiler: answer
The Einstein is stopped before it can reach the Delta Quadrant. The fact that the invasion in Destiny begins only a month or so later is sheer coincidence and cosmically bad fortune. The invasion is in retaliation for Voyager's destruction of the transwarp hub in "Endgame." That elevated the Borg's assessment of the Federation from "minor nuisance we'll get around to assimilating in good time" to "clear and present danger that we have to eliminate as soon as possible." It took them a few years to discover the Caeliar subspace corridors which they used to reach the Alpha Quadrant and begin their invasion. In the meanwhile, independently of that, an isolated Borg supercube acting unilaterally (since trashing the transwarp hub trashed their galactic communication network) was close enough to the Federation to pursue its own independent retaliation, which is what led to Resistance, Before Dishonor, and Greater Than the Sum.
I've said it before and I'll say it again -- because I just don't get the hate for BD --
I loved Before Dishonor! Nobody mentions Spock in this thread -- seeing Spock, Seven, the Planet Eater, the callback to PD's earlier Borg novel, the evolved Borg all wrapped around the threat to Earth and last but not least the perfectly horrible, ironically and almost Shakespeareanly tragic downfall of Janeway in the worst manner possible (I loved Janeway and Voyager, and I was sad about but totally jaw-droppingly enthralled with her fate) -- these things were all so appealing and made for a super-page turner like very few of the post-Nemesis books have been for me (though I have read and liked them all to various degrees).
So, just to keep the balance a bit lest some people get the idea that BD is universally reviled - I just wanted to comment and say I couldn't put it down, Pluto-eating and all. Second to me only to the Destiny trilogy in the best of post-Nemesis Trek!
Forgive my over-adverbification.
Different strokes for different folks I guess. The way I see it Before Dishonor is very low brow as far as writing quality. I have this image of Peter David being drunk while he wrote. And I mean hard liquor and not wine.
Thank you for such a detailed answer! Sorry if my question was silly, I just recently started reading the TNG and VOY books. I started with DS9 relaunch and that got me hooked on all books Trek!
I'm going to continue reading out of order, though, because I just got Paths Of Disharmony! Gotta read it! Then I'll probably end up going back and reading older books while I wait for the next one!
Oh the book is not that much fun.
Interesting idea...how much coffee would she need each day in this scenario?
Well, Pluto is an ice dwarf, so hot coffee probably wouldn't be very good for it...
^LOL. Maybe Janeway the Borg Queen used hot coffee in the absorbsion process. Pluto did go quickly. Of course, what did the Queen do next? Fly into the sun. Clearly her coffee needed reheating.
While I can't say I'm as ecstatic about BD as all this, and I have a lot of the same issues with it as a lot of other posters, I will say one thing about it: For better or worse, it's the only Star Trek book that I've read start to finish in a single day.
Now, part of this may have something to do with the fact that I was on Spring break at the time, but if nothing else, it was definitely a page-turner for me.
Coming from someone who is not a Peter David fan.. I thought the book was okay and undeserved of such a bad reputation. I'm even okay with the death of Janeway, especially since it paved the way for a wonderful run by Kristen Beyer.
What I did not like was how Janeway was killed. This was not only a major character, but also someone with an incredible track record against the Borg who would have known better than to be caught so off guard. The character deserved a better death, by a long shot.
I agree with this 100 percent.
Personally I think she got a better death then the character deserved.
But then I thought she was written incredibly poorly when it mattered in the tv series.
And yet... the future Janeway ("Endgame") also walked straight into a situation where she would be inevitably absorbed by the Borg.
When Ms Q said that Q had known that Janeway would deliberately walk into danger, ignoring all advice, and that's why he couldn't be there to witness the train wreck that was unfolding - and then Ms Q tried to warn her... and Janeway went anyway - I felt that all rang very true to all three characters.
Yeah, Janeway always antagonized people and walked right into danger, especially with the Borg, and quite frankly I think that's one part of her character that actually drew some of the MJFers to her, so I'm a bit baffled that all of the sudden it is considered bad characterization only because it bites her in the ass this time.
But she did that intentionally. She was a Trojan Horse carrying the virus that infected the Borg and weakened them enough to enable Voyager to take out the transwarp hub.
In the end we're talking about a character being given advice by a member of a species that's more often than not come across, if not as an antagonist, then certainly not as an ally. And the advice wasn't exactly delivered in the most earnest manner possible.
Would Picard have handled it any differently? I think we can already assume Sisko would have just punched Q in the face.
I think Lady Q may have nailed it when she suggested that on some level Janeway allowed her actions to be influenced by her brush with future Janeway in Endgame. That being said I doubt it was any level that Janeway was consciously aware of.
But we've also seen that, for better or worse, Janeway isn't the type to abide being told what to do. And this time around it bites her in the @$$.
Janeway just has to keep messing with the freaky warp 10 stuff.
Yes, I know. In "Before Dishonor" she also walks in "intentionally".
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2010 Maddon's Maniacs Video Shoot
I always seem to get a bit giddy when the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Experience department sends out an email seeking out members of the "Maddon's Maniac's group to come on down to Tropicana Field and participate in a in-game video promotional shoot for the upcoming Rays baseball season.
Not only has this become a recent yearly adventure for members of the group, but one that we all look forward to, and is a clear indication to all of us just how soon we will all assemble again for Rays home games. And the air around the group waiting outside the Trop. Was filled with great anticipation and excitement in the air as we collectively get ready to again pop our mugs upon the Jumbotron for another video to show our support for our Rays team.
And even with the rain darkened skies outside looking a bit more menacing by the minute, the enthusiasm of the Maniacs' was sky high, even with the reports of a tornado touching down across the bay in Tampa. But outside in a drizzle of rain stood some of the core of the Maniacs group that currently hold over 1,500 card carrying members to the organization.
The video shoot today was going to be an in-game promos piece to include our loveable Seadog mascot Raymond, and include both young and young-at-heart Maniacs dancing and swaying to the music of Naughty by Nature and their hit "Hip Hop Hooray!"
Our first location of the day would be at the end of the long corridor down Leftfield Street at the Mountain Dew Extreme Zone to begin our video shoot. I was excited to again be down in this section of the Trop. The area was inspired to resemble an inner city stickball court with hubcaps strung up along the netting, an old Lincoln Continental for ambiance', and colorful paintings and graffiti all over the walls to bring to life that city personality to the area. It would make the perfect backdrop for the urban hit, and also give a more hip-hop feel to the video. So the group took our places among the backdrop as the Raysvision production crew let us know what they wanted from us today.
I decided to park myself right nest to the banana-yellow Lincoln and the oil drum can. I had brought some drumsticks to use during the video on the oil drum that I knew was in the scene (I helped set-up this area years ago), but there was a little girl who had a broken leg, and we set her on top of the drum instead so she could participate without having to stand for a long time. It was great to see everyone so excited as we did a few run through of the song before trying a first complete shooting of the video.
We stayed in this area of the Trop for about another 45 minutes before finally switching to the Centerfield gate location where the Rays had positioned their Hummer for a second segment of the video shoot.In this scene, we were all suppose to run up to the Hummer, with Raymond on top and again do the hand sways and mannerisms of the song to give a second groove to the production. The Raysvision film crew decided to do a high angle shot from the top of the outfield stands looking down on us as we did our thing.
Again the kids were tremendous in this part of the taping, but some of them were a bit hyped up and go real close to the Hummer and might not have been in the shots. But again, it was a great moment for everyone, even the parents, to promote some team spirit and also do some dancing in the background.
So after another 40 minutes or so of grinding and moving to the music, we were done for the day, but most of us were still standing around chatting about what had happened during the off season in our lives, or the excitement of the upcoming Rays Fan Fest on February 20th. I have to again thank the Raysvision crew, the Fan Experience department and the countless fans who came out on Friday to again help promote our Rays team.
I always have a great time doing these types of ventures with the Rays, and hope that more of you can also do it in the future too. Again during this season's Fan Fest, the Rays will be setting up a Maddon's Maniac's table near the Home Plate section of Tropicana Field to provide information and an opportunity for other Rays fans to also join this group.
In closing today I am going to post a pirated copy of the Maddon's Maniac's 2008 Rays production to promote the Major League Baseball set of "Ground Rules" that are broadcasted before each game. I am actually only in the first minute of this production as I went to the back section of the stands just after the first segments of shots to give some kids and other Rays fans an opportunity to see themselves up on the Jumbotron before all 81 games last season.
Again, this is just a small part of what this Maniac's group does for the Rays during the season, but it is great that the Rays Front Office and their staff (Darcy Raymond, Eric Weinberg, Sean Liston )gives the Maniacs a chance every season to help show our support and our fandom for our favorite team. Can't wait until they call on us again! Hopefully for a Postseason video version in 2010.
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Darn. I couldn't watch the video with you in it, Cliff. I guess the word "pirated" got someone's attention. LOL. But the shoot for the 2010 version sounds like it was a lot of fun. Great job by the Rays including the fans in this promotion. I think all teams should make their promos more fan friendly.
I will check on that.
Maybe we have some landlubber who hate Pirates…And with the Gasparilla night parade a few nights ago, they might still be pillaging and plundering even my videos.
I think it is the youth of the Rays front office that stokes the fires to include the fans into productions and events like this.
I also applaud them for their creativity and faith in the fan's wanting to be a part of the whole "magic of the game" to be used in videos and photo shoots.
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Looks like the video is set to "private." You can log on to You Tube and click the video settings to change that. Look forward to seeing it!
You are right.
I have never had that happen before….but there is always a first time.
It is fixed now, but you never know with me……….might blow up soon.
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You did not like the handsome guy in the vulgar language rule giving the fan the evil eye.
Oh well, guess it is back to the drawing board for me.
I loved doing the video, and every single "rule" had it sown special quirk to it.
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Tinkham Peak Climber's Log
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Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2016
|Really enjoyed this one - great views for a modest effort. The route stays in the shade most of the day, and just enough scrambling at the top to keep it interesting. Done as a 3fer with Meadow and Abiel.
|Posted Aug 29, 2016 4:13 pm
|Tinkham traverse.
Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2016
|Tinkham traverse. Great view, awesome ridge
|Posted Jul 18, 2016 11:51 am
|Easy peasy
|Nice, easy day. Obscene amount of flagging on the TRAIL we descended. Ornery BF took care of that.
|Posted May 20, 2016 12:05 pm
|great little scramble
Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2015
|looks like it would be a fun winter ascent. great view of the hills to the north and rainier to the south, stuart off to the northeast.
|Posted Oct 13, 2015 3:01 pm
|Walk Up
|Fun, quick and easy. Walk up from mirror lake
|Posted Aug 18, 2015 2:29 am
Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2015
|Started out at the Mirror Lake trailhead and did Tinkham (east), Tinkham (west), Abiel, and Silver on a beautiful Saturday morning. I lost the trail a couple times but found it again easily. Silver had the best summit view IMO. Gorgeous day, and an awesome loop! I'd do it again!
|Posted Jun 20, 2015 9:07 pm
|Nice hiking.
Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2014
|Did an East Tinkham, West Tinkham, Abiel, Silver loop. The extensive climber trails (more like a regular trail for much of the way, especially on Silver), made the going easy and quick. Even with a bit a dawdling, did the loop in about 5 hours and 45 minutes. Much of the route is only minimumly treed, so the views are great. Very enjoyable.
|Posted Oct 4, 2014 3:27 pm
|Snidely Whiplash
|With Abiel
Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2002
|Good Fall objective.
|Posted Nov 11, 2013 4:04 pm
|Fun scramble
Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2012
|Little scramble but fun
|Posted Oct 1, 2012 8:36 pm
|Steep But Enjoyable
Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2012
|Sunrise hike. Great views from the two summits, despite haziness from NW wildfires. I'm glad to get this off my "failed attempts" list, and the SE route was much more enjoyable than the NW route which I previously attempted (although that effort had been thwarted by downsloping icy rocks). The SE ridge boot path is much more worn-down than when Klenke did it, years ago. Easy and highly recommended.
|Posted Sep 23, 2012 4:07 pm
|Cascade Scrambler
Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2011
|Don't believe the hype. This was easy- I don't know why the boot path gets such a bad rap. Great views from both summits- Tinkham Tarns looked pretty from the east summit. Did this as part of a "Silver-Abiel-Tinkham West-Tinkham East" circuit.
|Posted Sep 1, 2012 9:31 pm
|& Silver w/ TNAB
Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2012
|The scramble is akin to a Pepperoncini, not quite a Jalepeno, but just spicy enough. Soaked in good views as low clouds began to infiltrate the western valleys, then moved on over to Silver.
|Posted Aug 20, 2012 12:28 pm
|late day
Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2010
|hiked Tinkham along with Silver after work.
|Posted Feb 16, 2011 8:23 pm
|Nice one
Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2010
|This one has nice views of the lakes. Next time I head up there, I will be sure to get Abiel and Silver!
|Posted Dec 30, 2010 3:40 pm
|Peak Trifecta! (Sort Of)
Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
|With Tinkham Peak located so close to Silver Peak and Abiel Peak, it was decided to visit all three peaks. We were successful with reaching the Abiel and Silver summits, but had to turn around just short of the Tinkham summit (although we made it to the summit ridge) due to icy conditions. The weather was very foggy and cloudy, but the route was easy to follow. Many paths leading in many directions between these peaks, but essentially they all intersect at one point or another.
|Posted Oct 25, 2009 9:05 pm
|SE Ridge
Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
|On my first attempt (10/24/09) I got to within perhaps 20 feet of the summit via the north route before sheets of down-sloping ice turned me around.
I returned with Natasha on 8/24/13 to get the summit via the SE ridge.
|Posted Oct 24, 2009 8:08 pm
|Bryan K
|2'fer day
Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2008
|2nd summit for the day after Silver
|Posted Oct 19, 2009 6:38 pm
|A good scramble.
|Posted Oct 8, 2009 3:57 am
|Northwest Ridge with Nartreb
Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
|Forgot the camera! The bootpath up to Tinkham was mostly Class 2 with one 20 foot Class 3 move as the crux. Signed the summit log on the West summit and traversed over to the East summit. Views were pretty hazy but the mountain was much better than expected.
|Posted Aug 2, 2009 1:54 am
|SE Ridge
Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2009
|1:55 car-to-car.
|Posted Aug 2, 2009 12:27 am


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but it did not begin to atttain that status until the
1953 Kay Starr recording.
Patty Page
(How Much is That) Doggie in the Window
Bob Merrill and Ingrid Reuterskiold wrote this song
in 1952, but it was the next year when Patti Page recorded
the song tthat it would become a hit. The song would
reach #1 and is noted as the first song that had a question
in the title.
Tony Bennett
Stranger in Paradise
Originally the song was part of the musical Kismet.
Written by Robert Wright and George Forrest, but is
based on music composed by Alexander Borodin, titled
"Gliding Dance of the Maidens," from the Polovtsian
Vic Damone and Anne Blythe sang the song in the film
version of the show, but the hit would be song by Tony
Bennett even though the song was recorded by several
other artists.
Tony Bennett
Rags To Riches
Rags to Riches was written by Richard Adler and Jerry
Ross, and reached #1 on the Billboard Charts. The song
was stay popular and in 1976 Elvis Presley sang the
song unrehearsed at the his concert in Pittsburgh. The
song became a regular piece of comedy when the first
line of the song was sung by Shirley Finney's boyfriend
Carmine Raggusa on Laverne and Shirley.
Frankie Lane
I Believe
Written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl, and
Al Staltzman In 1953 the song was actually commissioned
by Jane Froman for her television show. Froman was concerned
about the goings on in the US and asked for a song that
could renew faith in troubled times. Frankie Lane would
make a big hit with the song and his version of the
song holds the record for staying on the charts longest,
18 weeks, in the UK.
I believe would go on to be recorded over and over again
by many artists. The song became a signature song for
the Lettermen and would go on to achieve almost the
status of a hymn.
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The One Question Business Owners Should Ask When Looking At Data
"So what?"
Although the question may sound stupid and the answer may seem obvious, it is absolutely necessary to ask.
The Web is overflowing with rich data, but much of it is mined and reviewed in the absence of clearly defined goals. Oftentimes, mining data is expensive. Many businesses have aimlessly followed the big data trend and now have nothing to show for it. Business owners would benefit immensely from data — big and small — if they knew how to turn that data into actionable insights.
Here's an example from personal experience that illustrates this point.
Turning data into action
When I'm not blogging, I analyze data collected from 200,000 websites reaching over 250 million people each month to identify important inbound traffic trends. Last month, I produced a report titled "Search Traffic vs Social Referrals," which reviewed the amount of traffic the top 5 search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask, AOL) and the top 5 social media platforms (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, StumbleUpon, Reddit) drove to websites during the past 13 months.
The predetermined goal was to understand–relatively–how much traffic search engines and social media sites sent to sites around the Web.
The data suggested social referrals to sites doubled over the past year. As the marketing manager for Shareaholic, I asked myself the all-important question, "So what?" I reasoned that because social media has driven an increasing number of visits to websites, more resources should be invested into improving social reach. Thus, I began creating content that was more shareable versus simply optimized for search engines.
Asking "So what?" when looking at data drives you to extract important information–the kind of data that can provide valuable insights useful for making sound business decisions.
The above example illustrated how I, as a marketer, used inbound traffic data to make smarter marketing decisions. Similarly, you can look at financial spreadsheets, technical data or the results of a survey to improve your business.
Looking beyond the data
With all of this said, it's important to have a bit of healthy skepticism toward findings. When I discovered social media referrals grew 111% year over year, I didn't immediately — and blindly — follow the numbers.
I researched the underlying causes for the recorded trend to make sense of it all. In this situation, my research corroborated the trends I saw. The explosive growth of social networks such as Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter provides supporting evidence that social media could — and did — drive an increased number of visits to sites across the web.
Essentially, data gives you an opportunity to observe trends, understand why the trends are happening and make wise decisions that will help your business.
If you're in the planning stages of a data mining project, be sure to ask the question, "So what?" before moving forward. Pursue the data with meaningful purpose; don't gather data for the simple sake of doing so.
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Through all the "noise" of misguided info/commercial apps/etc I learn so much & see such interesting info on this forum. Milandro thx for the video.
As "Jazz is all" says, sometimes it's not the return on the money, it's for the pleasure of making your own stuff (like fly fishermen tying their own flies). Good overview of Cabo Cañaveral.
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The Ouroboros is a symbol of a serpent eating its own tail, making a circle, symbolizing eternity and the cyclical nature of time and the universe
Orochimaru is also a serpent:
The Ouroboros is also a symbolic motif associated with alchemy and time travel as seen in various works of fiction:
Noein: To Your Other Self (Anime) - the Ouroboros signals quantum time travel
Thorgal (Comic Book) - A ring that allows time travel takes the form of an Ouroboros
Lost (TV Series) - the ouroboros is worn as a brooch by one of the female characters, her role is to tell another character (who is in the past, but with memories of his future), to not deviate from the timeline he remembers)
Adisesha (Hinduism) - a primordial being in Hinduism much like the ouroboros who coils and forms the seat of Vishnu. a symbol for infiniteness and the endlessness of time.
Legacy of Kain (video game) - a recurring plot element involves immortal consumers of blood and Time Travel. The guardian of time Mobeius has a staff that resembles an Ouroboros, the time streaming chambers have the symbol of the ouroboros at the top
It's possible that Orochimaru is the ouroboros symbol in Naruto, representing time travel, he could be the instrument for Sasuke to travel back in time and meeting The One(s) Who Knows Everything


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Hey all, i'm new to the whole programming scene. I came to this site to learn the basics of C++ so I can have a better understanding of programming language so that I may later apply these skills to UT2004 and soon UT3.
Although I had scucessfully made some mutators in the past, making them took a very long time and by the time I was done I look back at the poorly put together code and still wonder what some of it means.
Anyhow, I am having a problem with this counting program that I threw together... This is driving me crazy. The only way i can get this piece of code to work is to put it inside the FOR loop. otherwise if I place it as a seperate IF statement, the program will completley pass it up. I will post the entire code for the program.
This works but not the way I intended. I wish to append "... finished!" to the end of the counting sequence instead of another comma.Code:#include <iostream> using namespace std; int main () { int m; int specified; int n; cout<<"Pick a number 1-50 : "; cin>> specified; cin.ignore(); cout<<"Pick method of sorting : \n ==================== \n 1 : multiple rows\n 2 : Single row \n ==================== \n \n"; cin>> m; cin.ignore(); if ( m == 1 ) { for (int n = 0; n < specified + 1; n++) { cout<< n <<endl; } } else if ( m == 2 ) { for (int n = 0; n < specified + 1; n++) { cout<< n <<", "; } } else { cout<<"bad input"; } if ( n == specified ) { cout<< n <<"... finished!"; } return 0; }
This works, but I was told by a friend that it is a redundant check and could be done better.
Some answers why this does not work outside the FOR loop will clear up alot of confusion... This same problem plagued me in U script...Code:else if ( m == 2 ) { for (int n = 0; n < specified + 1; n++) { cout<< n <<", "; if ( n == specified ) { cout<< n <<"... finished!"; } } }


text: backFine Arts Series explores the relationship between words and music8.28.2013 The Illinois College Fine Arts Series is pleased to announce its 2013–2014 concert season, Words and Music. This year's series will explore the relationship between text and sound and will feature a variety of performances ranging from jazz singer Debby Lennon to the improve comedy of The Improvised Shakespeare Company to the Arianna String Quartet performing Haydn's, The Seven Last Words of Christ. Call 217.245.3069 or email email@example.com for additional information. Season tickets are on sale now. Debbie Lennon Saturday, September 14, 2013 Vocal Workshop | 3 p.m. Rammelkamp Chapel | FREE Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Sibert Theatre Jazz singer Debby Lennon, a longtime member of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus has been called "brassily irresistible" by The Boston Globe and has been a featured soloist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus, The New Music Circle and many other distinguished groups throughout her illustrious career. Accompanied by a quartet that includes the Carolbeth True Jazz Trio of St. Louis' finest jazz musicians, Lennon's voice will entertain the Fine Arts Series audience with an evening of standards and jazzy melodies from her solo album, I'm all Smiles. William J. Ross Friday, October 25, 2013 Concert | 7:30 p.m. Rammelkamp Chapel Active as composer, conductor, performer and teacher, William J. Ross has won prizes both for his compositions and his organ playing, and has been listed in Who's Who in American Classical Music since 1981. His works have been published by several publishers. His major teachers in organ were Donald Willing, Vernon De Tar and Marilyn Mason. Ross Lee Finney and Leslie Bassett at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Karl Korte and Joseph Schwantner at the University of Texas were his major teachers in composition. Ross has taught music composition, organ and music history at St. Mary's University and the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is presently organist of Christ Lutheran Church Alamo Heights in San Antonio, Texas. The Improvised Shakespeare Company Saturday, November 16, 2013 Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Sibert Theatre Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written) The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each of the players has brushed up on his "thees" and "thous" to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Any hour could be filled with power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, princesses, sword-play, rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we've come to expect from the pen of the Great Bard. The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy or history. Nothing is planned-out, rehearsed or written. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new! Nordic Choir Thursday, January 30, 2014 Concert | 7:30 p.m. Rammelkamp Chapel The 74-member Nordic Choir has an international reputation as one of the premier collegiate choirs in the U.S. The choir is conducted by Allen Hightower, director of choral activities and professor of music at Luther College. The Nordic Choir tours annually and has performed around the world, appearing in Norway, Ireland, England, Germany, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, the Baltic countries, Mexico and the Caribbean. The choir regularly performs nationally in well-known venues such as Lincoln Center in New York City and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Baltimore Consort Sunday, March 16, 2014 Concert | 3 p.m. Rammelkamp Chapel Founded in 1980 to perform the instrumental music of Shakespeare's time, the Baltimore Consort has explored early English, Scottish and French popular music, focusing on the relationship between folk and art song and dance. Their interest in early music of English/Scottish heritage has also led them to delve into the rich trove of traditional music preserved in North America. Recordings on the Dorian label have earned them recognition as Top Classical-Crossover Artist of the Year (Billboard), as well as rave reviews elsewhere. Besides touring in the U.S. and abroad, they often perform on such syndicated radio broadcasts as St. Paul Sunday, Performance Today, Harmonia and the CBC's OnStage. Arianna String Quartet Saturday, April 12, 2014 Concert | 7:30 p.m. Rammelkamp Chapel Hailed for their outstanding musicianship, the Arianna String Quartet has firmly established itself as one of America's finest chamber ensembles. Their performances have been praised for "tonal warmth, fastidious balance ... expressive vitality" (Chicago Tribune) and "emotional commitment and fluent virtuosity," (Pretoria News, South Africa). Formed in 1992, the ASQ garnered national attention by winning the grand prize in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, first prize in both the Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music Competitions, and were laureates in the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition. Season tickets for the 2013-2014 Illinois College Fine Arts Series are $60 and include admission to all six performances. 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A deal has been agreed for the German Grand Prix to be held at the Nurburgring, Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed.
The race has been at the centre of much uncertainty for many months after financial problems put the Nurburgring's ability to host the race in doubt. Ecclestone had maintained that he wanted to try and agree a deal but comments made earlier this week suggested negotiations had broken down.
However, in a statement published by Reuters Ecclestone has now confirmed that a deal has been agreed and the race will take place on July 7.
"I treasure the Nurburgring and its history," Ecclestone said in a statement on Thursday. "In view of its long tradition, I was glad to support choosing the Nurburgring as the venue for the Formula One."
The announcement brings the number of confirmed races in 2013 up to 19, with the vacant slot for a European round on July 21 still yet to be filled.


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If you've never tasted a Door County fish boil, biked through a mile-long pitch dark tunnel, or visited a mustard museum, this list is for you. Wisconsin's off-the-beaten-track destinations offer delicious food, fun outdoor sports and fascinating history. Here are some personal favorites from the law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens and friends.
Northern Wisconsin Attractions
Eagle River Stadium – Eagle River
Built in 1933, this was Wisconsin's first indoor hockey stadium. It is still in use. It seats roughly 2,000 with an elongated lamella truss-supported dome-shaped roof that consists of a network of wood rafters forming interlocking diamond shapes—an almost mythical edifice. It smells of the north woods. Attached is the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame with its non-fancy displays that celebrate this great winter sport.
AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Eagle River
Home of the snowmobile, this Vilas County institution sponsored the first race in 1964. It's a winter tradition with over 30,000 spectators each year.
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum – Hayward
Recognition and celebration of all things fresh water sport fishing. This is the world's largest fishing museum famous for its iconic, 5-story building shaped like a musky.
Wisconsin Concrete Park – Phillips
Outdoor museum comprised of 237 embellished concrete sculptures built by retired lumberjack Fred Smith. Perhaps Wisconsin's most romantic destination.
Door County Fish Boil – Door County
Lots of places offer this feast in the summer months. It's different and unique.
The West
Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail Tunnels – Elroy
Set out heading east from the old Sparta Train Depot. After eight miles, tunnel three is three-quarters of a mile in length: so long and dark you can barely make out the buttonhole that marks the far end. Bring a flashlight because you'll have to walk your bike through. Two more tunnels and several scenic villages separate you from the joys of downtown Elroy, 24 miles of hills and pastures beyond.
Warrens Cranberry Festival – Warrens
The last full weekend in September, this festival also features the well-regarded Cranberry Marsh Tours and Wisconsin's biggest marching band parade.
Potosi Brewing Company and the National Brewery Museum – Potosi
Potosi has always been a one-street railroad stop in a ravine partly up the bluff from the Mississippi River, south of Prairie du Chien. Potosians have restored this old brewery and turned it into a destination. The museum details the rich history of America's breweries. The Potosi Brewing Company sponsors an annual bike ride along the nearby scenic Great River Road.
Fort Crawford Museum – Prairie du Chien
The fort stood guard over Prairie du Chien from 1816 to 1856. Explore the story of the Black Hawk War and see the tools of frontier medicine through the work of army surgeon William Beaumont who pioneered the study of human digestion through his experiments at the military hospital.
Villa Louis – Prairie du Chien
An amazing 1840s Italian villa-like mansion and estate on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Pendarvis House – Mineral Point
Recalls the days when the Shake Rag neighborhood was a rough and tumble lead mining camp that attracted Cornish settlers who had arrived with expert knowledge of mining and stone masonry.
Central Wisconsin Attractions
World Dairy Expo – Madison
The very best of all things milk—cows, cream, cheese, machinery and products that make dairy farming hum. Score some unusual freebies at the vendors' booths. I got a pair of plastic gloves that went up to my armpits. It was a nice accessory to my large animal veterinarian Halloween costume.
Heidi Festival – New Glarus
Celebrate Johanna Spyri's classic play and Swiss heritage. If this drives you to drink, the New Glarus Brewing Co. is close by.
National Mustard Museum – Middleton
With more than 5,400 mustards from 50 states and more than 70 countries, the topic is well-covered. This is the temple to the "King of Condiments."
The Famous Princeton Flea Market – Princeton
The largest outdoor flea market in central Wisconsin. Held every Saturday in the warm weather months in the tree-shaded City Park. Like many things in Wisconsin, until you show up, you never really know what you're going to get.
EAA AirVenture – Oshkosh
The Experimental Aircraft Association's annual fly-in convention. If you want to see airplanes, this is the place.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge – Horicon
If you like birds and birding, this is a good place to be. The marsh is a huge natural wetland that serves as a stopover for thousands of migrating birds.
History Museum at the Castle – Appleton
Appleton is Houdini's hometown. The museum gathers, interprets, and disseminates information related to this famous native son. (Edna Ferber, Sen. Joseph McCarthy, and Greta Van Susteren also hail from Appleton.)
Basilica of St. Josaphat – Milwaukee
Built in 1896 to resemble St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The parish, in need of materials, purchased the U.S. Post Office and Customs House in Chicago and shipped the pieces by 500 flatcars to Milwaukee.
St. Joan of Arc Chapel, Marquette University – Milwaukee
A famous fifteenth century French chapel that has improbably made its way to Marquette University.
Milwaukee City Hall
Finished in 1895, it is a German Renaissance revival style masterpiece.
Ten Chimneys – Genesee Depot
A theater lover's Balmoral Castle. The home and retreat of theater greats Alfred Lunt (he grew up nearby) and Lynn Fontanne. Here they relaxed, rehearsed, and entertained the likes of Noël Coward, Alexander Woollcott, Edna Ferber, Helen Hayes, Laurence Olivier, and Vivien Leigh.
Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary at Holy Hill – Hubertus
A beautiful neo-Romanesque church surrounded by 435 acres of tranquility built in 1926 on a high hill. A place to renew body, mind and spirit.
Wisconsin's Burger Belt
Start in Milwaukee and work your way west. Try Sobelman's Pub and Grill, Solly's Grille, Elsa's on the Park, or A.J. Bombers. In Jefferson County, try Wedl's Hamburger Stand, Zwieg's Grill, or the American Legion Post #67. In Madison, it's Dotty Dumpling's Dowry or the Plaza Tavern. In Prairie du Chien, it's Pete's Hamburgers.
We hope you are able to explore a few of these destinations and enjoy all that Wisconsin has to offer.
Douglas H. Frazer, a tax attorney at DeWitt Ross & Stevens SC, moved with his family to Fox Point in 1994. The couple's children, Nathan and Jacob, both played youth and high school hockey, and the schedule of games and tournaments occasioned visits to many small out-of-the way destinations all over the state. Thus, the genesis of the list. Frazer, the lawyers and staff at DeWitt Ross & Stevens, and their friends, are delighted to share their compilation of terrific "off the beaten track" places to visit in Wisconsin.


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No one can blame Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers for failing to come up with ways for the Packers to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The Packers are among the NFL's leaders in sacks this season and generally have been for much of Capers' tenure in Titletown.
Currently, the Packers rank third in the league with 38 sacks, tied with the New Orleans Saints. Last year they ranked fourth with 47 sacks.
Since 2010, the Packers have accumulated 161 sacks, which ranks No. 2 in the NFL over that span, behind the St. Louis who are No. 1 with 171.
But the fact that the Rams rank No. 1 in the league since 2010 goes to show how little the cumulative amount of sacks means to the success of a team. The Rams haven't had a winning season in the past four years and not surprisingly, haven't qualified for the playoffs either.
It's actually been over the course of the past month that the Packers have racked up a high percentage of their sacks, over the same stretch they've played their worst football of 2013.
With 14 sacks over the last four games, the Packers defense is ranked No. 2 in the NFL over that timeframe.
Of course, the last four games also coincide with the loss of Aaron Rodgers due to a broken collarbone. Minus Rodgers, the Packers offense has been stalling, they've been punting more often, and the defense has been on the field for a longer period of time.
Through the first seven games of the season, the Packers defense had been on the field for an average 60.7 plays per game, whereas the last five games (including the game Rodgers started but left after only one series) they've been on the field for an average of 10 more snaps per game, 70.8.
When you're on the field more often, it stands to reason that you're going get a few more sacks.
Defensive success is more closely related to coming away with turnovers, which the Packers haven't done very well this season. Green Bay has only 14 takeaways, which ranks tied for 27th in the NFL.
All this isn't to say there haven't been some silver linings for the Packers defense this season. They've been able to get after opposing quarterbacks without Clay Matthews being the far and away leader.
It's been a true team effort for the Packers this season with at least 13 players contributing at least one sack, which ranks tied for third in the NFL. They also have seven players with at least three sacks, tops in the league in 2013.
Despite missing four full games and parts of a few others, Matthews leads the way with six sacks this season, followed by Mike Daniels with 5.5, A.J Hawk with five and Nick Perry with four. Brad Jones, Datone Jones and Mike Neal each have added three sacks.
The secondary is also chipping in with four defensive backs with at least one full sack, a statistic that ranks No. 2 in the NFL. Tramon Williams has 2.5 sacks, but Micah Hyde, Davon House and M.D. Jennings all have one as well.
In order to have success moving forward, it's important for the Packers defense to play well in all phases of the game. The Packers might have a good pass rush, but it means little when the run defense is getting gashed.
It's also incumbent upon the secondary to capitalize on the pressure and hurries created by the pass rush. Several easy interceptions have been dropped by the likes of House and Williams this season.
Right now, ranking among the NFL's leaders in sacks means little to a team mired in a five-game losing streak. Moral victories would eagerly be traded for actual victories, the type that keep the Packers alive in the chase for a spot in the playoffs.
Brian Carriveau is the author of the book "It's Just a Game: Big League Drama in Small Town America," and editor of Cheesehead TV's "Pro Football Draft Preview." To contact Brian, email [email protected].
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Smooth, 1" -thick tops have roughhewn edges and occasional nail holes and patches that reflect the origins of the wood and make each table unique.
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These go nicely in my log cabin home. They are versatile and are a perfect size. I use them for end tables and can use them for side tables when I have company. The wood is beautiful but since it's not sealed, it shows every spot of moisture and dries that way. I use Scott's Liquid Gold for a protectant and may eventually seal them with something permanent. I am very pleased with the quality and your truth in advertising.
Rustic Stability
By Rustic Rod
from New York
We love the rough hewn tops that contrast nicely with leather furniture
Great look, sturdy
By small-scale farmer
from Eastern Panhandle of WV, 1 hr west of DC
We just received these as a Christmas gift and we love them. Our house is 100 years old and small and we don't have a lot of space for books, plants, etc. These tables are perfect in that you can pull them out when needed and store them when you don't. The rustic look fits perfect with our house and I can't wait to put them to use. I disagree with the reviewer from Vermont - they mention the wood tops are terrible and I disagree. It's reclaimed wood! It says so in the product description. The rough edges and different wood types are what make them unique and different. This is not an Ikea table! Also, the Vermont reviewer says they are very heavy. The product description says they are made with steel. Steel is heavy, and that's what makes them sturdy and solid. If you buy these tables you will not be disappointed!
By njdl
from new jersey
I sanded them down lightly and put on two coats of polyurethane and now I love them.
Wonderful sturdy nesting tables
By Jana
from Indiana
These tables supply enough table space for a meat platter and grilling accessoriesAnd possibly a beer or drink while you are grilling out......our grill is electric and small and has no side trays on it. Also, they are the perfect height. Thank you so much for this wonderful product bat you offer!
Terrible wood tops
By MM
from Vermont
The wood tops are terrible- nearly peeling off in splintery layers. The finish is not smooth, one doesn't look finished at all. It looks like it was sanded and never sealed. One top has rectangular marks that look like something sat on the wood while the rest of it darkened in the sun. I like rustic furniture, but these are a sad excuse for rustic. They look as if the wood was found in a garbage dump and attached to a metal frame without any thought to craftsmanship or skill.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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E-learning Course: Introduction to VAWA Self-Petitioning
Thursday October 04
- By: CLINIC
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Time Zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- CLE Credit
This event takes place online.Webinar/Teleseminar, United States
- Source: Immigration Advocates Network > IAN Nonprofit Resource Center
Family-based immigration allows certain USCs and LPRs to petition for their spouses, children, and parents to become permanent residents. Some spouses, children, and parents who have been abused by USCs or LPRs are eligible to file self-petitions under the Violence Against Women Act and gain permanent residence without the involvement of the abusers. This four-week course provides an introduction to VAWA self-petitioning, focusing on eligibility, how, when and where to apply, and how to document VAWA self-petitions. We will also explore the dynamics of abusive relationships and working with survivors of domestic violence. The instructors for this course will be CLINIC attorneys Kristina Karpinski and Susan Schreiber. The course includes five webinars conducted on consecutive Thursdays at 2:00pm eastern time starting on September 6, 2012. Each webinar lasts approximately ninety minutes, and will be recorded and posted on the course website after the webinar is conducted. In addition to the weekly webinars, the e-learning course provides a variety of activities for self-directed learning, including reading assignments, exercises, sample case files to review, quizzes, and discussion questions. The course will be interactive, with opportunities for online and real-time discussion among students, and between the students and the instructors. Although we encourage participants to attend the live webinars each week, you will be able to listen to and view a recording of any webinar you are unable to attend, whenever you choose to do so.
Training Level:
Introductory. This is an introduction to VAWA self-petitioning for the practitioner who already has some exposure to immigration law fundamentals. Basic familiarity with (a) immigration law vocabulary; (b) the ways in which an immigrant may gain legal status; and (c) the concepts of inadmissibility and deportability, is assumed. For a detailed course outline, including the dates and times of the live webinars, click here. Course participants are required to attend or view recordings of all course webinars in order to receive a course completion certificate at the end of the course. Please note that in order to listen to the webinars, you will need either a speaker or a set of headphones for your computer. There will not be a telephone audio option.
$200 per person for CLINIC affiliate agencies; $225 per person for other nonprofit agency staff and; $325 per person for private attorneys and staff.
Register by clicking here. The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal staff of private law offices. If you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, you must fax a copy of your IRS 501(c)(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at 202 635 2649 to the attention of Andres Abella. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter. If you are an attorney, please include your state bar number. Payment is by credit card only. Please be sure to register under the correct category and for the correct training. All registration changes or cancellations are subject to an administrative charge of $70.00. Please note that CLINIC can only issue refunds for an e-learning course until one week prior to the first day of the training. Please provide the full name and a working email address for each individual taking this course. We will communicate with each registrant via email only, so it is very important that we have the correct name and email address for each registrant listed on the registration form. Space is limited. The deadline for registration is August 31 or sooner if registration is filled. For registration information contact Andres Abella at email@example.com. For questions about the course content, please contact Susan Schreiber at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Scandinavian Trains. Beautiful inside and out.
In a place famous for design, Scandinavian trains do not disappoint. Whether you're taking the train from Copenhagen to Stockholm, or from Copenhagen to Oslo, trains in Scandinavia are known for unrivaled comfort and customer service. Choose between modern seating in budget-conscious Economy Class, welcoming Second Class, and top-notch First Class. Family-friendly Economy Class offers generous legroom and overhead luggage space. Second Class has a distinguished atmosphere with large, reclining seats and generous legroom. First Class includes free Internet access, in-seat power outlets, and a full 3-course meal available at your seat. Any way you travel, they all offer a great way to stare at the stunning scenery of Scandinavia instead of the road or an airport lounge.
You'll get to experience the mountains, seas, green landscapes and fjords of Scandinavia as you stretch your legs aboard rail service between Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. From your seat on one of Scandinavia's trains, you'll enjoy countries rich in history, folklore and scenery knowing you're not overspending your financial resources or over-taxing the earth's resources since train travel in Scandinavia includes the use of renewable energy from hydropower.
Travelers seeking an even more unique rail experience can look into excursions like the extraordinary "Norway in a Nutshell" tour, which combines rail, ferry and bus travel for a magical, close-up look at Norway's famous fjords.
Depending on the train, on-board services may include:
- Special areas to tend to babies and special areas for children to play
- On-board radio
- Cinema carriages aboard some night trains where travelers can view recently released movies
Many Scandinavian trains offer the added perk of providing special compartments or seat sections for pets, enabling travelers to share their journey with an animal friend.
Another benefit of rail travel in Scandinavian countries is the lack of limits on baggage. In other words, if you can carry it, you can bring it.


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:27 PM
Town Square
Council considers canceling fireworks, will create new July 4 program
Original post made on Feb 16, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:27 PM
a resident of San Ramon
on Feb 16, 2012 at 5:43 am
Story needs to be updated. The Patch is reporting that the decision has been made to cancel the July 4 fireworks show. Too bad!
a resident of Danville
on Feb 16, 2012 at 7:01 am
If San Ramon cant live up to their end of the relationship on 4th of July, then Danville should not allow them to participate in the Danville 4th of July parade. After all we have to host their residents and all the traffic issues and extra costs it creates. We dont need to see a Mayor from San Ramon clog our streets asking us to spend money in their town when they wont reciprocate with festivities we all share in.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 16, 2012 at 7:37 am
Tom, I agree to what you're saying about our Fourth of July parade. What about all of the other wonderful festivities our town holds that attracts people from all around the bay such as "Hot Summer Nights"??
As an 18 year resident of Danville, yes, I've seen the crowds get larger at the firework display but we've never had a problem with the traffic. We just wait patiently and talk about what we just experienced.
What a shame it would be to end such a wonderful statement of patriotism that so many enjoy!
a resident of Danville
on Feb 16, 2012 at 8:01 am
Lets start a petition to bar San Ramon from our 4th of July parade and prevent them from coming to hot August nights. We dont need them.
a resident of another community
on Feb 16, 2012 at 8:02 am
Dear Editor,
Tradition is defined for many as "the excuse we make for the silly things we do repeatedly." Heritage is quite opposite as "the collected wisdom we bring to our pursuits."
It is clear that our corridor could update Independence Day celebrations beyond "A tired Danville Parade and San Ramon bursts bombing in air (subscriber news service headline)" Stan might make that a streetwise question to gather ideas on improving parades, civic gatherings and overall celebration of the freedoms that we enjoy.
What would your readers improve for Independence Day celebrations?
a resident of San Ramon
on Feb 16, 2012 at 9:54 am
I hope San Ramon will replace it with some other event that continues to celebrate the great country that we live in and the many blessings we enjoy because of it.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 16, 2012 at 10:47 am
Patch reported the story incorrectly with a misleading headline. While the council is leaning toward canceling the fireworks display, they definitely did not take any official action. Officials have been tasked with coming up with an alternate program which will be discussed at the Feb. 28 meeting.
Jessica Lipsky
a resident of Danville
on Feb 16, 2012 at 11:41 am
Fireworks are a tradition for 4th of July and we certainly don't need another parade. I feel sorry for those poor San Ramon people who dont like traffic on the one day year that people come to san ramon to celebrate this country. They are pretty pathetic. What other event do they want. Amazing that a city government that wants people come shop in their town want to give up an opportunity to show off to most of the East Bay what they have to offer. Whats next cancel the memorial day art and wine festival cause they dont like people parking next to the Nob Hill Foods.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on Feb 16, 2012 at 4:39 pm
As I read the newspaper article the key issue is the expense of the police force to direct traffic and a radical idea came to my mind: what if in the interest of civic pride and patriotism the police force agree to not get paid that day, they VOLUNTEER their time as a means of giving back to the community and minimizing the economic impact to the town. What the heck, directing traffic is not all that stressful and they would have one of the best views of the fireworks. Our local men in blue have had a few blemishes with corrupt detectives and runaway overtime pay recently and this would be a great PR move for them.
a resident of San Ramon
on Feb 17, 2012 at 6:35 am
Remove the giant GROWING expense for a variety of reasons.
Reduce cost based on modeling fireworks which should not be used in the first place in this day and age. Too costly, insurance costs must be astronomical to deal with that one night. Those who still want it, can donate a couple of hundreds each time for the show.
The tens of thousands who show up also bring potential robberies, burglaries, and car incidents which can be avoided.
The city will most likely develop a less troublesome show with less potential harm to visitors, residents, and employees.
You want fireworks, donate the cash to reduce taxpayers costs.
You want fireworks, watch TV for fireworks.
You want fireworks, go to the San Francisco works.
Happy 4th ta ya!!!
Have a super chat at home with family and friends, be peaceful at home.
There is cost and cost always moves up, just because it appears that nothing came out of one's pocket, it does on a hidden level.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on Feb 17, 2012 at 7:41 am
I totally agree with the Police donating their time for ONE evening. I have been going to the fireworks show for the last 10 years and I look forward to it every year. It saddens me that San Ramon is concerned about traffic issues, burglaries, car thefts etc. What are the facts on these issues? I don't recall ever reading a mass problem with this. Over all we live in a great community which is why I moved here from Napa 10 years ago. The SR police do have a wonderful view of the fire works while directing traffic which is fairly easy to do. Lets see how hard they will have to work with all the "At Home fireworks" that people will divert too. They will wish they donated their time for fairly easy work.
Lets keep the fireworks not only for our community but for the Children's look in their faces when that Big Boom and Bright lights show up in the sky...That is tradition!
Just my opinion
a resident of San Ramon
on Feb 23, 2012 at 5:55 pm
The decision for the San Ramon portion of the 4th of July programing has not been made.
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There is a "burgeoning new excitement to help THQ" get through its recent financial struggles, Relic's Quinn Duffy has told VideoGamer.com, adding that "there's a great chance that we'll be talking about a very positive THQ story in a couple of years".
"I can say it has been a challenge," Duffy said, talking to VideoGamer.com about the knock-on effect of THQ's financial woes on Relic.
"I think it's potentially a distraction. But I like what's happened there recently. I like the new leadership and they're bringing some new focus and perspective, and down at the development level we're behind the company 100 per cent."
The appointment of ex-Naughty Dog president Jason Rubin in May has played "a big part" in finding that new focus, Duffy continued.
"He's had a long history and people can respect what he's done. I think the management team at THQ had some great creative vision and really introduced and green-lit some great new games, and we're seeing the results of those things now. I don't want to speak ill of them.
"There is a burgeoning new excitement for, you know, to help THQ get through this by producing some great games."
THQ's financial troubles have been in and out of the press multiple times over the course of the last six months.
Earlier this month THQ announced a reverse stock split, turning every 10 shares into 1 to keep the firm floating on NASDAQ.
However, Duffy believes that some of the criticism levelled at THQ's struggles has been "unfair".
"They've been kicked when they're down and it is a challenge to climb back out from under that kind of stuff. But there is a focus on developing good quality and a focus on finding out what the future means and getting there first.
"That's at a very high strategic level and I don't know what they're doing but I think there's a great chance that we'll be talking about a very positive THQ story in a couple of years."
THQ currently has multiple high-profile titles up its sleeve, including Company of Heroes 2, Homefront 2, Darksiders II and South Park: The Stick of Truth. The publisher is also developing inSane, a title in conjunction with film director Guillermo del Toro.


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Sawatch Range > Mount Harvard > Climber's Log
Mount Harvard Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|steve simmons
|Route Climbed: dropped down to eastern basin just above treeline from columbia Date Climbed: august 23, 2002
|Summated harvard around 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. under cloudy skies during the '02 nolan's '14 endurance event.
Climbing with mahoney, we climbed the eastern slopes to the summit ridge and had come upon 3 people from nolan's who couldn't locate the summit and were having some trouble negotiating the summit ridge in the dark. They continued on with us and all 5 of us summated in a group.
GOD bless! Praise JESUS!!!!
|Posted Dec 10, 2002 4:16 pm
|Route Climbed: standard rout Date Climbed: october 5 2002
|the valley fills up with snow making this a tough
peak to climb in the winter/fall. there are a lot of good camp sights along the way. I think the trip would be easyier if you summited columbia then harvard but I am not sure. The veiw from the summit is amazing but the last 50 feet or so gets icy so be carful
|Posted Oct 21, 2002 11:03 pm
|Route Climbed: North Slopes Date Climbed: May 26 2001
|Long day. Post holed the entire route except for the first mile. Weather held for late May.
|Posted Oct 6, 2002 1:47 pm
|Ed F
|Route Climbed: North Cottonwood Trailhead - South Slopes (+Columbia) Date Climbed: June 13, 2002
|A difficult climb to Harvard. The traverse to Columbia was terribly difficult. I never did find the route described by Roach in his book. I dropped to nearly 11,500 ft. and climbed Columbia via a scree filled draw. A terrible route. Additionally, the descent from Columbia back to the NC trailhead was a 2,500 ft. scree slope. Made it back to my car much later than I intended to. I would have been in deep trouble had a storm rolled in.
If you do this route, do some careful research. Roach calls it "arduous," and it certainly is. If I could go back I would do the peaks separately, and probably do Columbia via it's East slope. Remember that once you make the decision to do Columbia, you can't back out. It's between you and your car!
|Posted Sep 14, 2002 11:31 am
|Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: July 13, 2002
|Great weather and clear skies were nice to see after being surrounded by haze in the San Juans the week before. Made the summit before noon and had a nice relaxing lunch at 14,420 :) What a kind elevation. Harvard on it's own probably isn't that long of a day but when you add Columbia (which we did) it becomes a pretty tough day.
|Posted Jul 15, 2002 3:01 am
|Route Climbed: North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead Date Climbed: July 22, 1998
|I backpacked to timberline along a fine trail. Camped in the trees along a stream. It was great. Started for the summit at daybreak. Summited just before noon. This was my 28th fourteener.
|Posted Jun 28, 2002 2:18 am
|Route Climbed: Frenchman's Creek Date Climbed: June 21, 2002
|Started from 4WD parking, which is at 10,600 - not 10,800 as the Roach guide says. Made summit under 4 hours under a hazy sky due to wildfires.
Did not find a summit log, although there was a string of prayer flags attached on top. Saw lots of goats and marmots too. Nice day on a nice route.
|Posted Jun 24, 2002 5:10 am
|Route Climbed: Pine Creek Date Climbed: JUne 17, 2000
|My husband and I and our 2 dogs backpacked in on a Friday and had the place to oursleves. I did
a solo ascent of Harvard the next morning and (my husband does not like to climb) was back at base camp in time to enjoy the dogs playing in the creek. Never found trail on way up - just beelined where I thought I had to go.
|Posted Jun 17, 2002 2:36 pm
|Route Climbed: 14.1 South Slopes Date Climbed: 7-31-99
|Harvard being at 14,420 i had to celebrate the summit with one good spliff.
|Posted May 28, 2002 4:50 pm
|Matt Mahoney
|Route Climbed: NW ridge Date Climbed: Aug 17 2001
|8th summit of Nolan's 14. I had never explored this little used route from Bedrock Falls, but it was pretty straighforward up tundra slopes once you had bushwacked your way above treeline. Summitted about 10 PM, no moon but the stars were beautiful. I can see why they build observatories on mountains. An hour later a giant fireball lit the sky to the south, and a couple minutes later I heard a faint sonic boom. I don't think they ever found the meteorite that fell 80 miles to the south, and I doubt anyone else saw it from 14,000 ft. On to Columbia.
|Posted May 17, 2002 5:23 pm
|Route Climbed: Pine Creek Trailhead Date Climbed: June 1995
|Too much snow, too little gear...turned back 1 mile past Little Johns Cabin
|Posted Dec 26, 2001 4:31 pm
|Route Climbed: Cottonwood Date Climbed: Aug 2001
|Great day, went w/a buddy andhad a good time. Weathered off so ive gotta run back for Columbia. Very nice trail and straight forward. Just prepare for a long day and try for Columbia if your up to it. Turned my damn ankle on that trip. Saw all these funky crickets, fat as prunes!
|Posted Nov 28, 2001 11:58 am
|Peter Eliassen
|Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: 7/19/99
|Beautiful hike up into the Basin below Harvard...
|Posted Aug 16, 2001 11:24 am
|Route Climbed: South Slopes
|Another easy hike but a long day check weather and time before trying Harvard to Columbia combination.
|Posted Jul 17, 2001 7:49 pm
|Route Climbed: Cottonwood Creek Date Climbed: June 16th
|The trail is still a little wet, but the snow is cleared. You will not need snowshoes or crampons. Excellent climb!
|Posted Jun 18, 2001 10:43 am
|Route Climbed: Cottonwood creek trail Date Climbed: July 1999
|Took my friend up Harvard, my 6th, his first. We were going to cross the ridge over to Columbia but had to abandon because of weather. Nice hike in.
|Posted Jun 5, 2001 11:36 pm
|Bob Bolton
|Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: September 19, 2000
|In two consecutive days my friend Duane and I summitted the two peaks we needed to have climbed the 5 highest mountains in the 48 states. We had climbed Mt. Whitney together in 1992 and Mt. Elbert in 1994. The day before we climbed Harvard, we climbed Mt. Massive. Mt. Harvard is the 4th highest. Number 5 is Mt. Rainier which we had both climbed, but not together. There was much jubilation on the summit that day, but it was tempered by our disappoinment at not giving ourselves enough time to traverse over to Mt. Columbia and getting the two peaks in the same day.
|Posted Apr 27, 2001 7:51 pm


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Knee Deep in Paradise
first edition
1996 · New York
by BUTLER, Brett
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CNN.com – Booming business in caring for obese – Aug 29, 2004
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — At St. Luke's Hospital, each of the 14 new neurology intensive care rooms has a feature that's becoming standard in the health care industry: a patient lift system that can handle 600 pounds.
When people weigh as much as livestock, it makes our jobs in medicine harder. There's nothing like seeing 8 firefighters haul in a 500+ pound patient and turn her care over to the 110# nurse.
Later in the article, a silly argument appears:
"People would not be doing this if there wasn't market share to be captured, but the reason there is a market share is that this population has been underserved," said Walter Lindstrom, founding partner of the San Diego-based Obesity Law and Advocacy Center. "This isn't just for bariatric surgery. Bariatric patients also need to get their gall bladders taken out or they get cancer."
The statistics all say this segment of the population is growing exponentially (that's a better pun than 'they've been overserved, that's why this has happened'). That there are a lot more manufacturers for this equipment means there's money to pay for it, not out of some 'recognition of underservice'.


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The Ghost Of Courtney Love Torments Malibu
Click to viewBoomp3.com An ectoplasmic life form in the shape of one time musician Courtney Love terrorized a local Malibu strip mall on Tuesday afternoon. The grunge icon floated from boutique to boutique, leaving behind a trail of fine green viscous goo while on a mission to find a pair of killer boots and jeans. Shelley Jones, an unsuspecting customer, was harassed by the malevolent force and wasn't too happy about it. Jones said, "I'm trying on these jeans and I'm partially dressed when out of nowhere Courtney Love's torso pops through the side of the dressing room mumbling something about a size 4 jeans. I didn't know what to do. I tried to call for help, but what kind of help are you going to get at a snotty boutique?" [Photo Credit: X17] *A Call To The Bullpen is a work of fiction. Although the pictures we use are most certainly real, Defamer does not purport that any of the incidents or quotations you see in this piece actually happened. Lighten up, people ... it's a joke.


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Had a great time up at arenanet working on guild wars 2. awesome people and great company culture. anyway, here's some of the stuff i did. I couldn't find renders for some stuff unfortunately.
Had a great time up at arenanet working on guild wars 2. awesome people and great company culture. anyway, here's some of the stuff i did. I couldn't find renders for some stuff unfortunately.
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God work Jim
Daranga Mihai
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I really like your works, cool man
Tremendous work! Love it all!
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just awesome. Congrats for the top row
Very Cool, Congratulations on some great pieces...
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"Art, like morality, means drawing a line somewhere"
Whoa....impressive! Super cool characters!
Predator:The Huntress: http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?194913-Predator-The-Huntress
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Great work as always!!
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"The work will teach you how to do it. Just get going, every master was once a novice..."
Very cool stuff, much more expressive and "playfull" than most models for games!
Thanks for posting all of those wonderfully crafted monsters. I got myself a copy of Guild Wars 2 on release day (best mmo out there atm if you ask me) and I have seen some of your creations ingame
Patrik Eonsuu
Sweet stuff! So inspiring! Makes me want to learn animal anatomy at a deeper level
Great work! Wonderful! Wow James ^^ !!
Chris R
The Kraits are looking great, also the branded ones.
I love the great Spirits of the Wild (Norn), especially the Snow Leopard and Wolf and I would like to see more of them.
My Ranger will be pleased to meet your works ingame.
Awesome Works and Congrats for the top row.
My hero now and forever! Congrats on top row Jim! Awesome stuff.