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Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, has announced four new management contracts for condominium associations, three of which are on Longboat Key. These contracts include the Fairway Bay 3 Association (The Atrium), Bay Harbour Condominum Association and La Firenza Condominium Association.
"We are extremely pleased to be expanding our portfolio in such a key market like Sarasota, with these excellent properties," says Mark Stoops, president of the North Florida region of The Continental Group.
The Continental Group, founded in 1990, manages and maintains 1,500 associations and more than 310,000 residential units, with corporate headquarters in Hollywood.
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Latos loses again to Giants
Another spring day, another win for the Giants.
The Giants improved to 12-4 on the spring as Tim Lincecum gave up just one earned run in four innings of work.
Lincecum gave up three runs on four hits, but only one run was earned.
It's a good news/bad news situation. The Giants committed four errors in the game with Pablo Sandoval getting charged for two.
However, one of those Panda errors was debatable. In the third, Sandoval made a double-saving stop of a liner to third. But his throw to first was in the dirt and Brandon Belt couldn't dig it out. The Padres PR guy was the game's official scorer, and he charge Sandoval with an error. As the Mercury-News's Andrew Baggarly tweeted: "Someone is still bitter about 2010."
If the play is ruled a hit, then Lincecum would have been charged with two earned runs.
So there's good and bad.
One indisputable good thing out Friday's game was that the Giants tagged Padres' starter Mat Latos with four runs in the first inning. Any time you can shut up Latos — even in spring — it's a good day.
Other highlights:
AARON ROWAND: Batting leadoff again (UGH!), Rowand reached base all three times he came to the plate, going 2 for 2 with one HBP.
PABLO SANDOVAL: The Panda had a single, run and RBI in four ABs.
BRANDON BELT: Belt was 2 for 4 with a double, run and RBI.


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I am not the best at writing but I'm alright. I also suck at grammar. Quite honestly, I don't truly know the functions of a comma, so I often leave them out.
One thing is, that sometimes when I start a story I try to make it turn out one way but then it turns in the complete opposite direction. If I do this and you don't like it, please tell me. I love the criticism and always appreciate what others have to say.


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Two Durango police officers and a husband and wife in the medical field proved in separate incidents recently how emergency resuscitation training can save a life.
Police Sgts. Bobby Taylor and David Longenette applied an automated external defibrillator, or AED, to an 88-year-old man who collapsed in a restaurant.
Dr. Ryan Naffziger, a plastic surgeon in Durango, and his wife, Cherie, a registered nurse in the emergency room at Mercy Regional Medical Center, used cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save an elderly man felled by sudden cardiac arrest.
The ability to apply CPR or use a defibrillator is invaluable, J.T. Coyne, program coordinator for Heart Safe La Plata, said last week.
The beauty of an AED is that the technology is so simple, Coyne said. It has a voice guide that tells you what to do.
Heart Safe La Plata started in 2003 when four emergency medical technicians created a network to put the automated defibrillators within easy reach and train people to use them.
Today, there are 256 AEDs in La Plata County and four in Silverton, Coyne said. Theyre found in government buildings, retail stores, churches, schools and all law-enforcement vehicles.
Longenette and Taylor arrived with AEDs within one minute of learning that a man had collapsed at C.J.s Diner.
A patron, who found the man had no pulse, had started CPR. The officers, who delivered a shock from the AED, in turn were relieved by Durango Fire & Rescue Authority paramedics.
The 88-year-old man, a tourist from Cleveland, was resuscitated and transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Neither Taylor nor Longenette had used an AED in a real-life situation. But their AED and CPR training, which is refreshed annually, stood them in good stead.
In the other incident, the Naffzigers were at a social event at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort when an elderly man collapsed behind their table.
Cherie Naffziger knelt to check the mans pulse while her husband checked his breathing. As she did chest compressions, he kept the victims airway open.
The victim, a visitor from Santa Fe, survived with nothing worse than a few cracked ribs, which is normal when chest compressions are applied.
The Naffzigers visited the man and his family on a recent visit to Santa Fe.
The AED distribution has been very successful, said Scott Soles, chairman of the La Plata County Emergency Medical Services Council and president of the Heart Safe board of directors.
We got a (Health Resources and Services Administration) grant early on, but unlike four other recipients, we didnt give away the AEDs, Sholes said. We asked for a buy-in half of the $1,800 cost from the receiving site. We also train their employees.
The community response has been positive, Sholes said. In 2009, the International Association of Fire Chiefs recognized our Heart Safe as the outstanding program for cities under 100,000 population.
Knowledge of CPR and AED use go hand-in-hand, Coyne said.
There are no symptoms in sudden cardiac arrest no chest pains, no back pains just a collapse, Coyne said. And usually there is no AED immediately at hand.
If the victim is not breathing, CPR should be started, Coyne said. When an AED is applied to the chest, the instruments voice guide will say whether a shock should be administered.
Sudden cardiac arrest produces fibrillation an irregular, unnatural heart rhythm, Coyne said. An AED shock stops the fibrillation.
Seventy-five percent of the time, the heart will start on its own, Coyne said.
If CPR continues, the AED checks every two minutes to see if the heart rhythm is normal, Coyne said. The voice guide again will say if a shock is needed.
Theres no risk, Coyne said. There will be no shock if its not required.


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Chemical weapon and radiation fear at Scottish RAF base
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) may have sold off land contaminated with chemical weapons and radioactive material buried at an RAF base in North-East Scotland, according to reports.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is already investigating radioactive contamination at RAF Kinloss, believed to be from Second World War aircraft coated in radium and buried at the site.
It has now emerged that sulphur mustard chemical weapons, which can cause severe burns and cancer, may also be buried at the site. The risk was highlighted in a land assessment report from 2004 and obtained recently by BBC Scotland.
Some of this contaminated land may have been sold off to communities living close to RAF Kinloss.
The MOD currently insists its investigations had so far revealed 'no indication of significant risk to public health'.
The Scottish Environment Minister Richard Lochhead has called for a quick and transparent investigation into any possible contamination.
Article continues at ENN affiliate, Ecologist
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The Pagosa Springs Recreation Department will accept team registrations for the 2012 adult men's and women's basketball leagues from Jan. 30–Feb. 17.
Staff will accept registrations for men's recreation league, men's competitive league and women's recreation league. However, if there are not at least four teams registered for the women's league by the deadline, the women's league will be canceled.
Registration forms will be available at the department office in Town Hall. Team registration fees are $250 per team, plus a $30 fee per player.
The leagues are tentatively scheduled to begin in early March. Call the recreation office at 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232, for more information.
Youth basketball
Youth basketball schedules are available in the recreation office in Town Hall and can also be downloaded through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com.
Until the latter part of the season, games in the 9-10 division will be played at the Ross Aragon Community Center Tuesdays and Thursdays, while games in the 11-12 division will be played Mondays and Wednesdays at the community center. The seasons will run through early March.
Indoor soccer
Soccer enthusiasts in grades 5 and up have until 5 p.m. Feb. 8 to register a team for the second annual "Box and Ball" indoor soccer tournament.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the school district's Destination ImagiNation teams; the tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, in the middle school gymnasiums. Concessions will be available from 7:30 a.m. until day's end, and a silent auction is scheduled from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The entry fee is $100 per team. Six-player coed teams in each of the following age brackets will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis: grades 5- 6, 7-8, high school and adult. Tournament rules mandate that at least one female player from each team must be on the court at all times. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded in each division.
On a related note, pick-up style indoor soccer will be offered (free) at the Ross Aragon Community Center from 10 a.m.-noon on the following dates: Feb. 4, and March 10, 17 and 31.
For more information, contact Cheryl Bowdridge at (970) 903-9147.
Skate pond
The skate pond behind the River Center remains open for the season.
The skate pond's hours of operation are from dawn to 10 p.m. every day, except during the nights when ice-maintenance operations are being performed.
Resurfacing of the ice will typically be scheduled for Monday and Thursday evenings unless weather conditions keep the work from taking place. On those nights, the pond will be closed at 6 p.m.
A minimum ice thickness of four inches will be regularly monitored, but thin spots can occur, and an effort to mark them with orange safety cones will be made. Pond users are requested to leave the safety cones in place.
We also ask that no foreign objects be thrown onto the ice. The pond will remain open until safety concerns require its closure. Enjoy the ice.
Sports hotline
General information concerning the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department can be obtained by calling the Pagosa Springs Sports Hotline at 264-4151, Ext. 301, or logging on to townofpagosasprings.com and going to the parks and recreation link.
All schedules and upcoming events are updated on a regular basis.
For any questions, concerns or additional information about any of the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department adult or youth sports programs, call 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.


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Looking at Patrick Maroon and one might think of an investment in a building that has its share of warts and problems but could be a jewel that pays off with some care and attention paid to it.
At 6 feet, 4 inches and 225 pounds with an undeniable scorer's touch and a questionable track record in terms of conditioning and skating, Maroon fits the definition of a project.
The native of St. Louis also brought some baggage with him from the Philadelphia Flyers organization after an early-season incident that got him sent home by the club's top brass. No official reason was given by the team for Maroon's dismissal but there were rumblings that the big winger clashed with his Adirondack Phantoms teammates and former coach Greg Gilbert.
So why would the Ducks bring in someone with, shall we say, some issues?
True left wings with the legitimate size of a power forward and the ability to find the back of the net on a regular basis aren't easy to find. So you take the chance on a 22-year-old talent, hoping he'll respond to different voices in his ear.
After a successful debut shifting to Syracuse in the American Hockey League, the Ducks figure the investment in him has been worth the risk — for now.
Key 2010-11 statistics with Adirondack and Syracuse (AHL): 66 games, 26 goals (15 on power plays), 30 assists, 56 points, 171 shots on goal, 98 penalty minutes, plus-5 rating.
2011-12 salary: $550,000 (NHL), $60,000 (AHL). Contract status: Signed a one-year contract through 2012.
What he did: After the Flyers sent Maroon back to Adirondack, Maroon charged out of the gate with five goals and three assists in his first nine games. All was clearly not well, however, as the forward would eventually get his walking papers from Flyers GM Paul Holmgren. The Ducks would grab Maroon and forward David Laliberte in a Nov. 21 swap for defenseman Danny Syvret and center Rob Bordson as both teams looked to shed players — Maroon and Syvret — they considered to be malcontents. Maroon became an immediate fit with the Crunch, particularly on the power play where his size and touch played a big role in leading them with 13 man-advantage goals. His 15 power-play markers in all tied him for second in the AHL. One of his big moments came Jan. 15 against rival Rochester when he scored with 49 seconds left for a 2-1 victory. He ended the year on fire with eight goals and 12 assists in his final 13 games, including a two-goal effort on April 7 against Norfolk. Ultimately, Maroon's 21 goals and 48 points with the Crunch ranked second to Kyle Palmieri while racking up those totals in 57 games.
What could happen in '11-12: As a restricted free agent, Maroon signed a one-year contract with the Ducks this summer and will be hoping to make his NHL debut in the coming season. He put up numbers with the Crunch after his arrival in Syracuse but he'll also need to show the organization something before he hits the ice in training camp. Maroon's conditioning has been a question mark dating back to junior hockey and so he'll have to prove to the brass that he's made marked strides in that department, particularly when Ducks coach Randy Carlyle demands that his players are in top shape. To the credit of Maroon, Crunch beat writer Lindsay Kramer of the Syracuse Post-Standard said the winger "played tough all year, fought, went to the net, hit people." Along with staying fit, Maroon will need to show greater commitment in the defensive zone as he'll likely have to compete with experienced NHLers in Mark Bell and Jean-Francois Jacques for a fourth-line job. Outside of Bobby Ryan's production while playing out of position on the top line, the Ducks haven't had a natural left wing with consistent scoring ability since Chris Kunitz. Maroon figures to at least start out in Syracuse and dominate at that level in order to earn his shot with the Ducks if a spot opens up due to the injury or ineffectiveness of others.
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Gríma Wormtongue (died Third Age November 3, 3019) was the chief advisor to King Théoden of Rohan. He was the son of Gálmód.
Gríma was secretly in thrall to Saruman, and worked to weaken Théoden and his kingdom. Upon Gandalf's arrival, "many things which men had missed" were found locked in his trunk and he was given a grim choice: ride into battle or into exile. Choosing the latter, he went to dwell with Saruman at Orthanc. Saruman had cause to regret this when, following the confrontation between Saruman and Gandalf, he mistakenly threw a "heavy rock"—which was actually the palantír of Orthanc—at the Rohirrim accompanying Gandalf, an act for which Saruman seems to have punished him severely.
He then accompanied Saruman to The Shire, where the two sought revenge in petty tyranny over the hobbits (though Saruman had already been exerting control from afar by sending evil Men to the Shire). During this time he became increasingly degraded until he was a crawling wretch, almost resembling Gollum, and Saruman shortened his nickname to "Worm". During this time he killed Lotho Sackville-Baggins, and may have eaten him.
Spurred by the words of Frodo that he did not have to follow Saruman, and being pushed over the edge when Saruman scorned him, he used a hidden knife to slit the throat of Saruman and darted down the road. He was quickly killed by several Hobbit arrows.
The name Gríma derives from the Old English or Icelandic word meaning "mask", "helmet" or "spectre".[1][2] It is also possible to link the name to the English word "grim", which among other characteristics meant "ugly" in Old English.[3]
Wormtongue is a modernized form of Old English wyrm-tunge ("snake-tongue").[4]
Portrayal in Adaptations
Gríma Wormtongue was voiced by Michael Deacon in Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings.
In The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy films, Gríma is played by Brad Dourif. The reason for Gríma's pale and emaciated appearance in the movie is not entirely clear. Perhaps it is meant to suggest that by throwing in his lot with Saruman he has started down the same path to physical and mental corruption that caused Gollum to become a twisted parody of his original self, although it is just as likely that Jackson simply wanted to make it clear that Wormtongue was one of the "bad guys" in the large and confusing cast of characters.
"The Scouring of the Shire" episode from The Return of the King novel does not appear in the film version, so Saruman's death was moved to an earlier scene. Other than the location, the manner of their deaths is very much the same. As in the book, Gríma kills Saruman, but by stabbing him in the back, not slitting his throat. Saruman's body then falls from the tower and is impaled on a spiked wheel, a remnant of his war machine. Gríma himself is shot by an arrow fired by Legolas, thereby mirroring his death in the book. This scene was to have included a line where Saruman blamed Gríma for killing Théodred, replacing Lotho in the context of that scene, but the line was cut out.
See also
- ↑ Hálfdan Helgason (1991), The Emigration from Iceland to North America: Icelandic first names, accessed 12 October 2010
- ↑ Joseph Bosworth, "gríma" at An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary (online, accessed 12 October 2010)
- ↑ Joseph Bosworth, "EORL" |title=EORL|work=An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary at An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary (online, accessed 12 October 2010)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings" in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 764


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Saunders cracks two doubles in Mariners' win
By Joey Nowak / MLB.com
Zack Greinke pitched three scoreless innings and Travis Ishikawa homered for the visiting Brewers, who were playing a split-squad doubleheader against the Mariners and A's.
Saunders' second double was the key knock for Seattle, which broke a 2-2 tie in the game's final inning. The Mariners loaded the bases with no outs against Mark Rogers. Mike Wilson singled and moved to second on Justin Smoak's walk. Jesus Sucre laid down a sacrifice bunt, but all batters were safe.
Rogers rebounded to fan Carlos Peguero with the count full, but Alex Liddi followed with a single, scoring Wilson. Saunders followed with a two-run double off the wall in left. Luis Rodriguez's sac fly plated Liddi for the inning's fourth run. Dustin Ackley added his second RBI with a double that scored Saunders.
The Brewers answered with two runs in the bottom of the ninth, when George Kottaras homered, but Milwaukee couldn't manage any more scoring.
Greinke struck out five in three innings of work, leaving after walking the leadoff hitter in the top of the fourth. He scattered just one hit and the one walk on the afternoon. Greinke has allowed just one earned run in seven innings this spring.
"It felt like I was on a good page, working with [pitching coach Rick Kranitz and catcher Jonathan Lucroy]. It felt nice," Greinke said. "I haven't been trying to strike anyone out, really. ... It's just trying to make good pitches."
Mariners starter Hector Noesi cruised through the first five batters he faced before surrendering his first run of the spring on a solo home run to Ishikawa on a changeup that he left up in the zone.
Noesi, who came over from the Yankees in an offseason trade that also included Jesus Montero (0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday) -- Michael Pineda was among the package headed to the Bronx -- surrendered three hits and just the one run in three innings.
"I was supposed to throw four innings, but I threw too many pitches in the second," Noesi said. But I felt good."
Seattle's Brandon League came in for relief and gave up a leadoff double to Milwaukee third baseman Aramis Ramirez in the fourth -- Ramirez's first hit of the spring after starting the year 0-for-12 -- but got out of the jam.
The Mariners plated a run in the sixth, when Saunders hit a leadoff double, moved to third on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a sac fly by Ackley.
The Brewers regained the lead in the bottom half of the inning, when Ramirez hit a one-out double and scored on Alex Gonzalez's single.
Seattle struck back in the seventh, when Smoak reached second base with one out. After a strikeout and a walk, Smoak scored on a single by Kyle Seager.
Up next for the Mariners: Veteran right-hander Kevin Millwood makes his second Cactus League start against the Royals at 7:05 p.m. PT in Peoria, Ariz., as the club looks to see where he might fit into the rotation. Millwood, 37, gave up one run on four hits in three innings against the Cubs on Thursday. It'll be the first televised game of the spring on ROOT Sports. Jason Vargas pitches in an intrasquad Minor League game earlier in the day.
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Permits issued by the commission may be modified or terminated for cause, including but not limited to misrepresentation, or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts, or violation of the conditions of the permit, or change in any condition requiring either temporary or permanent reduction in permitted discharge.
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I'm installing ZoneAlarm Firewall after a full system wipe and system restore on a Toshiba Satellite using Windows XP SP3.
zaSetup_en.exe downloaded onto the desktop like normal, and I run the .exe file like normal, and I received this error.
It asked me to choose either Vista or XP/2000 (I chose XP/2000, and clicked next)
It asked me to choose either Download and Install or Download only
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Then I received the following error:
Setup was unable to find the msi package or patch'http://redirect.zonelabs.com/redirect/route?mode=1&app=inclient&date=1&dest= stub&oem=1025&prod=0&llang=en&link _id=1'.
It was a first for me to see. I tried just using Download only, and received the same error.
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Construction workers and subcontractors at the St. Jude Medical Center Northwest Tower project in Fullerton participated in the American Heart Association National Wear Red Day on Feb. 1. This effort is designed to focus attention on the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease.
McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is one of the largest commercial construction companies in the U.S. and a strong supporter of AHA efforts in Orange County and nationwide.
"Many people don't know that heart disease is the number one killer of women," said McCarthy Chairman/CEO and American Heart Association Western States board member Michael Bolen. "While construction was historically a male-dominated industry, that is changing fast and we hope that by wearing red and getting the word out among our employees and business partners, we can further increase awareness and support for this important cause."
To help spread the word, McCarthy provided literature about heart disease in women at the firm's job sites and office locations for all to review and share with women in their lives. McCarthy also gave a red flower to approximately 250 construction workers on the St. Jude Northwest Tower project to bring home to the women they love.
At the St. Jude Northwest Tower project, McCarthy is currently constructing a 200,000-square-foot, 4-story acute care building with a connecting bridge to level four of the existing hospital building and a 14,000-square-foot central utility plant. The project also entailed adding 215 parking spaces to an existing 455-car parking structure that the firm built in 2004.
For more information about Go Red For Women, visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278).


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To Apparate, you only need to know the name of the place you're going to. True/False?
So Anti-Apparation charms are necessary anywhere you don't want people to be able to jump in and out of whenever they want, because they just need to know the name. True/False?
How does this work with distance? You can't Apparate in Hogwarts, but you could right outside the gates? Why doesn't everyone just Apparate to "right outside where the anti-Apparition charms"?


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Network to Air Four Days of Coverage Surrounding 2012 PGA Championship,
Complementing CBS Sports' Live Broadcasts
CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) for the first time tees up coverage of the 2012 PGA Championship with ON THE RANGE, a live show originating from the Tournament Practice Range of the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, S.C. CBS Sports Network's coverage pairs with CBS Sports' live 18-hole broadcast of third- and final-round of the 94th PGA Championship.
ON THE RANGE will air each day of the Tournament, August 9-12 (8:30-10:30 AM, ET), featuring player interviews, analysis and a preview of the day's action. Grant Boone, Brian Crowell and Bobby Clampett will host the show each day.
CBS Sports Network's PGA Championship programming also includes encore airings of CBS Sports' third and final-round broadcasts of the 2012 Tournament, as well as classic PGA Championships from years past.
CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) is the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports. The Network covers more than 340 live games annually, showcasing 30 men's and women's sports, in addition to a variety of studio shows, documentaries and original programs. CBSSN's live programming is highlighted by college sports and also features professional lacrosse, Professional Bull Riding (PBR), the sports news and commentary show ROME and the Tim Brando Show. CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 613 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, and to access the CBS Sports Network channel finder, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
About the PGA Championship
The 94th PGA Championship will be conducted August 6-12, 2012, at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, S. C. The PGA Championship features the strongest field in golf and is considered one of the largest sporting events in the world. Since 1916, golf's best professionals have been competing for the PGA Championship's coveted Wanamaker Trophy; including past champions Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Davis Love III, Shaun Micheel, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and Walter Hagen.
About The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
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I favor the pairings of Draco/Hermione, Harry/Hermione, Lupin/Tonks, but I'm willing to take a cruise on any ship, really, as long as the story is well written. I also like Marauders era fics, and I carry a torch for Sirius and Remus (but not them together: ick!).
I am a physical therapist by vocation, aspiring writer by avocation, and a single mom. I live in the US.
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Country crooner Jason Aldean is still trying to deal with the consequences of his recent cheating scandal.
The married singer and father of two, who was spotted kissing 24-year-old American Idol alum Brittany Kerr a couple weeks ago, told E! News that he and his family are trying to move past the "unfortunate" situation.
"When it comes to fame, obviously you take the good with the bad," he said at the NBC Experience Store today in New York City while promoting his upcoming album Night Train, which drops tomorrow.
"Family's good, we're workin' through it," Aldean told us. "We're tryin' to move on, that's the biggest thing. And, hopefully, people will allow us the privacy to do that—and that's kinda it."
When the photos first surfaced on the Internet, Aldean offered a public apology via his Facebook page, saying, "The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar. I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that's the end of the story. I ultimately ended up embarrassing my family and myself. I'm not perfect, and I'm sorry for disappointing you guys. I really appreciate being able to work through this privately with my family and for all your continued support."
—Reporting by Vanessa McDonald


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Bernal Heights
Bernal Heights General Floor Area
500 Cortland Avenue
Rock out with The Deedle Deedle Dees LIVE at Bernal Branch. Our "green" themed concert will be held in the playground adjacent to the Bernal Children's Room. In the event of rain, event will be held indoors.
Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living. This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation.


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See the List of Obstacles at Black Widow Mud & Sun Run
The Black Widow Mud & Sun Run is 5 miles of obstacles through dirt, sand and mud under the desert sun. Here are some of the obstacles you can expect to see. Come join us for the most challenging race in the Mid Columbia!
1. Mud Hugger — crawl army style on on your back through 100 feet of mud with barbed wire overhead!
2. Waist High Wade — wade through nearly four feet of muddy water around a curve.
3. Tiring Tires — run through 100 yards of tires of differing sizes from compact cars to farm tractors provided by Tire Factory.
4. Charity Balloon Throw — now that the runners are good and filthy, buy water balloons to throw and wash them off! All proceeds benefit local charity "Make the Dash Count" helping at-risk youth.
5. EZ Wall — 12-foot climbing wall provided by IGT Landscaping & Excavation and Parr Lumber.
6. Maverik Mud Slide — giant slide into a pool of water.
7. Vehicle Crawl — on your belly or back, crawl under humvees or other vehicles provided by the U.S. Army.
8. Widows Web Wall — giant web that must be climbed over provided by IGT Landscaping & Excavation and Parr Lumber.
9. Great Wall of China — 9.5-foot wall to climb over without foot and hand holds provided by IGT Landscaping & Excavation and Parr Lumber.
10. Widow Wall — 12-foot steep ramp provided by IGT Landscaping & Excavation and Parr Lumber.
11. Scorpion Tunnel — four 20-foot-long plastic culverts with 36-inch diameter covered by dirt.
12. Poles of Pain — a series of two-foot wide poles to jump over or under through mud. Poles are provided by Power City Electric.
13. Widow's Web of Death — crawl under muddy nets.
14. Pyramid of Pain — giant hay bales to climb over to finish the race. Provided by Sportsman's Warehouse.
Along the course stations to provide medical care or let runners cool off will be provided by Tri-Cities Community Health.
The mud run is also made possible by with help from C & E Trenching.


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cristiano made his team the 3rd over europe in the last euro2012 !!
and messi he lost with his team in copa america!
and his goals are from passes from his team mates and all vs malaga , athlitico ,deportivo did he scored vs bigger clubs like chelsea in Champions league? did he leads his team to win over chelsea the answer is noooo he lost a penalty the what he did
even tho real madrid lost vs bayern in the champions but cristiano leads his team to the penalties
Cristiano deserves the ballon 'dor for 2012
cristiano all the way


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Survey Shows Business Community Moving Toward Sustainability
Initially, corporate sustainability was a tertiary practice that focused on reporting; increasingly, it is influencing core strategic business decisions. A proactive stance on sustainability is becoming a competitive necessity to attract investors, source talent, meet the requirements of supply chain partners, and address growing consumer demand. Companies are seeing the value of operating in ways that address environmental concerns, health and safety issues and operational risks. They increasingly understand that good product stewardship, responsible energy consumption, and low carbon practices are necessary components of a competitive business.
Although a sustainability strategy can be onerous, it is an increasingly essential aspect of a viable business. Engaging sustainability requires that companies are innovative and that they know consumers. Obviously, they must avoid greenwashing and they must tie sustainability to their core business. Some of the contemporary realities that are emerging around the issue of sustainability involve collaborative approaches and securing appropriate external certification.
Despite strong evidence, there are many who question whether sustainability and profits are mutually exclusive. The truth may be somewhat nuanced, but the evidence appears to indicate that sustainability does not preclude profits.
In the absence of sustainable development policy from national government, the business community is driving sustainability. According to 2012 survey released by GlobeScan and SustainAbility, more than 76 percent of sustainability experts think a major catastrophe will have to occur for national governments to take action on sustainable development. The poll surveyed 1,603 sustainability experts in 117 countries.
One of the more interesting findings in the survey indicated that respondents looked to the business community to work with governments to establish a regulatory environment. Forty-one percent said technology and innovation are the best ways the private sector can contribute to sustainable development.
A total of 80 percent of those who participated said that the current economic system will need to be radically transformed. However, almost 70 percent said that the absence of political will is the greatest obstacle to progress on sustainable development.
Global Recycle image via Shutterstock.
Read more at ENN Affiliate, Global Warming is Real.


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Ordinary Iranian women created a Facebook page called stealthy freedom or secret freedom.
Islamic Revolution started 35 years ago. Since then it has been illegal for a woman to leave the house without wearing a hijab or headscarf. The punishment is a fine or imprisonment.
An Iranian woman said, "My hair was like a hostage to the government." It is so true.
"My problem is not having to wear the headscarf. My problem is not having a choice," writes another Iranian woman on the Facebook page.
I say bravo girls, you go girls! You take off your hijab forever, not for a few seconds. Not secretly, but openly. But would they be able to do it? So many girls and women are executed in Iran for not practicing Islam properly.
I feel so sad. Women, only because they are women, they are not allowed to enjoy the rights and freedom they deserve. Women have to take off their hijabs only for a few seconds to know what freedom feels like. Human species sucks. It has not yet made its women free from the cage it has made for women. I am ashamed of human species.


text: 4 Parks in 5 Days: Touring and Camping on the CBR125R Part I - "Flying" to Neys Provincial Park On July 12, 2012 at 1:30PM I left Thunder Bay, Ontario to start a 5 day, 1300 km (800 mile) touring and camping adventure that included a meet-up with other CBR125R members from the CBR125R Forum www.hondacbr125r.com at Wakami Lake Provincial Park near Chapleau, Ontario. I was looking forward to touring on the CBR125R, as it had been two years since I'd last enjoyed a big trip on the little bike (see: http://www.hondacbr125r.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5913. And I wanted to visit some provincial parks that I had passed by on the highway many times - but never stopped to explore. I also yearned to re-experience the addictive and engaging feeling of piloting the CBR125R along much of the same route I had taken previously. So what is it that makes the CBR125R so fun to tour on? I believe part of this answer involves the strong desire to "do more with less". It is simply enticing to try to extract as much power as possible - use all of the powerband - and explore the entire performance envelope of the bike - revel in the intoxicating sound of a small engine singing in the upper register...often....without losing your licence. You have to really work with the bike to receive the rewards. It isn't easy. But the rewards you reap once you understand the bike and accept its limitations - are plentiful. One other side benefit is that the bike typically garners much attention when fitted for touring. There is something particularly entertaining about telling people that you are touring on a bike with such small engine displacement. It just feels good to think you are doing something that many think "can't be done" or that they wouldn't do themselves. And you didn't spend $40,000 doing it. The CBR125R is the perfect anti-hero Goldwing. Peoples' reactions vary - but they are always gratifying in some way. Those who haven't already performed an inelegant "spit-take" - usually follow up with "pardon me?" Touring with the CBR125R is rewarding for many reasons. Yet many things can happen in 2 years. This time around - the CBR received a heart transplant in the form of a 4-valve, fuel-injected 149cc Honda CBR150R engine from Thailand. In the summer of 2011, I managed to purchase a 2011 CBR150R mill from Tyga Motorsports, who had acquired a new 2011 Honda CBR150R and planned to design a new exhaust around it. After they were finished with the bike, it was sitting idle in their shop. In the Fall of 2011 the engine was swapped into my CBR125R chassis, and with its new heart pumping again - the WeeBR was re-born. As one of the more eminent CBR125R forum members has said "This is the engine that should have been in the bike all along". Not that the 150R is a rocket. The 4-valve head naturally breathes better than the 125R two-valver at the upper reaches of the powerband - with the 150R screaming 500 rpms higher at redline and yielding 19.5 hp in the process – about 6 more than the 125R can muster. Now, almost a year later, I was eager to experience the 150R's charms out on the highway, under battle conditions, with a full complement of touring gear. How would the new iteration of the CBR handle highway speeds compared to the CBR125R? Would it be able to tackle a strong head-wind? Would I have to tuck behind the windscreen under such conditions to maintain 100kph (62 mph) like with the 125R? How about the notoriously steep and long scenic climbs along the north shore of Lake Superior? Would it noticeably outperform the CBR125R? How might the fuel economy compare? And perhaps more importantly - would the character of the old bike still be there - would all those old traits that endeared me to riding the CBR125R and touring with it in the first place still set my heart aflame? I like to try out new gear. This trip was no exception. I had already sampled my new Ortlieb Waterproof luggage on an earlier trip this past spring (see:http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=795225&highlight=1600) on my Yamaha WR250R, and found that this setup worked well, and weathered through an impressive amount of relentless rain while keeping everything completely dry inside. I was curious to see how they'd fit and work out on the CBR. I had also installed a new windscreen - originally designed for a Ducati Multistrada. I purchased this 20" dark grey sheet of curvy acrylic from Cee Baileys after they ignored my e-mailed plea to produce an aftermarket screen for the CBR125R. Lots of careful planning, measuring, fitting, creative profanity, and tender loving care went into mounting this sleek laminar lipped lorica onto the nose-cone of my CBR, and I was curious to see if this longer and wider screen would provide a substantial benefit in wind protection on the highway. After having saddled up the bike, I took the following photo. I was immediately taken by the contrasting black and yellow livery of bike and gear. My girlfriend thought the WeeBR looked like a wasp. I don't normally name my bikes - and Piaggio already had dibs on the Vespa moniker - so I settled for "bee" instead, knowing full well that Piaggio had also named their 3-wheeled utility vehicle the "Ape" (Ah-Pay) – or "bee" in Italy. My Italian barber told me so. I needed something clever. So instead of calling it a CBR, or WeeBR, I resorted to calling it the "Bee"-BR. Hope I don't receive a cease and desist letter from Brown Brothers Racing. What I didn't expect on this trip was the number of compliments I would receive on the little Honda. Many said "That is a beautiful bike". What prompted them to fall for the Bee-BR? Was it the yellow luggage? The Rizoma mirrors? Was it the new windscreen? Or a combination of all of the above? I must admit - I liked the "look" too. I decided to stop at Wild Goose Beach just 15 minutes outside of the city. The water is relatively shallow here and warms to a more comfortable "just slightly above beer cooler ice-water" temperature during the summer months. A young lad of about 8 years of age walked up the path right after I had captured the photo below and yelled at me "Are you coming swimming!?" I was startled not so much by his question - but that he would be brave enough to initiate a conversation with a complete stranger dressed in black - straddling a dark, ominous, motorcycle. Most people react to me like I am Darth Vader. This kid had balls. Or at least one - the inflatable beach variety he was carrying in his hand. Only a few moments earlier, as I was pulling into the parking area in 1st gear - traveling at what could only be described as a "walking pace" - a family heading toward the beach far in the distance ahead looked over at me and then promptly snatched their kids off the road like I was erratically charging toward them in a Slant-6 powered Sherman tank. Yes - it seems that a fear of motorcycles and motorcyclists runs deeper than the water at Wild Goose Beach. I told the kid that I would love to take a swim, but I had somewhere else to go. He seemed content with that explanation. In the distance you can see the outline of Nanabijou - Thunder Bay's famous landmark - the Sleeping Giant. As soon as I turned onto Hwy 17 heading east from Thunder Bay, and quickly accelerated the Bee-BR up to highway speed - I felt at home. Images and feelings from my previous trip were suddenly readily available. I remember thinking how comfortable it is to ride for a smaller bike. And it carried the extra weight of the luggage remarkably well - so much so that I had to look back a number of times to ensure that it was still attached to the bike behind me. What also became immediately clear was that the bike felt like it had been suddenly and miraculously endowed with about 5 extra ponies. How could this be? To those uninitiated with riding a small-displacement bike at highway speeds this might sound puzzling. For those familiar with the CBR125R - this makes perfect sense. I had a nice tailwind. The CBR125R's performance is often dependent upon wind direction - much like when sailing a boat. On this "run", I was easily able to sit-up at 100 kms/hr (indicated) and had gobs of throttle left. Life was good. I was experiencing what Volkswagen would call Fahrvergnügen. The photo below was taken near Kama Bay, a short ride past Nipigon, Ontario. During the spring, you can see water cascading down the cliffs. Such flat-topped mesas are a signature feature of the Thunder Bay area. So what is it really like to ride a motorcycle along the north shore of Lake Superior? I think the next three photos do a better job of answering this question than I ever could. When on an epic ride - I often try to capture the moment - try to be mindful of what it is that makes the ride so enjoyable. I remember thinking about this while negotiating the twists and turns along the lake. The best that I could come up with that explains why riding a motorcycle along this route can feel so satisfying is that the bike feels like it is floating along the road - flying along – rather than riding on top of it. With all the changes in elevation and banking you experience - high above the lake - it really feels like flying. A couple of riders I spoke with commented on one particularly scenic roller-coaster-like stretch between Terrace Bay, ON and Marathon, ON as being "an incredibly amazing ride". That about sums it up. This photo was taken about 25KM (15 miles) east of Nipigon, ON at the top of one of a multitude of climbs the route follows. A few moments later, as I was descending a climb, the following image appeared above my windscreen. Mt. St. Ignace towers more than 380 m (1250 ft above Lake Superior) and is now part of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. I re-fueled in Terrace Bay after riding about 220 kms (138 miles) and the bike used 7.4L of fuel, netting about 84 mpg (70 mpg U.S.). Not bad for a bike loaded up like an Aspencade. I knew I was getting closer to Neys Provincial Park - my destination for the evening. I had wanted to visit this park for quite some time. Many avid Ontario Parks campers I've chatted with over the years have identified Neys as their favourite park in all of Ontario. I needed to know why. I wanted to experience it for myself. What was it that made Neys so special? I would soon find out. Stay tuned for Part II - Neys Mike Part II - The Bee's Neys So how did the Bee-BR perform out on the highway? When the wind was at my back, the bike surprised me by deftly passing a truck pulling a camper traveling about 95 km/hr on a straight stretch of road. Normally in this instance, I would downshift to 5th, grab a handful of throttle, squeeze the tank with my knees, point my toes inward, pull in my shoulders, clench my butt cheeks tightly together, tuck in my upper torso on top of the tank, tilt my helmet upward for better visibility, close my mouth, and hold in my breath - in effect do anything I could to become more streamlined – and then gently ask the bike for power. This time - I kept it in 6th, and just tucked-in. It wasn't the quickest pass - but the bike accelerated evenly and briskly enough. When I returned to the lane, I looked down and the speedo read 120 km/hr. Impressive for a bike with only 149cc of displacement and carrying a significant load. Then again, my tailbag and saddles were probably acting like a spinaker - helping to propel me forward in the direction of the wind. By comparison, with the 125R I was generally able to maintain 100 km/hr (indicated) under most conditions - but doing so often required lots of tucking-in, particularly when facing a headwind. On the steep climbs I remembered sustaining a speed of 80km/hr (50 mph) in 4th gear. "Dancing" with the bike in this way is part of what makes it so engaging to ride. Compared to the 125R, the 150R was able to maintain 100km/hr more easily - I didn't need to tuck-in nearly as often (under similar windy conditions), and I could crest the hills about 10 km/hr faster (90km/hr or 56 mph) in 5th gear. The power and torque characteristics of both bikes seem rather similar up to about 8000 rpm. Beyond this rpm is where the 150R's greater 4-valve lung capacity enters the party – continuing to produce a narrow spread of extra power all the way up to its 11,500 rpm redline. Just out of curiosity, when approaching some of the hills, I slipped the bike into 4th gear and let the revs climb to 11,000 rpm - let the bee furiously flap its wings - and saw an indicated 100 km/hr on the speedo - something I could never do with the CBR125R up these hills. And the 150R engine feels smooth at this frenetic pace - much smoother - surprisingly - than my CBR250R feels near redline - with virtually no vibration from the grips and foot pegs. Yes - it is more fun to the rev the 150R than the CBR250R. The 150R just doesn't punish you with vibration at high revolutions. Fortunately, the 250R is such a torque-monster - you rarely need to rev it that high. The beach toward the middle of the image below is part of Neys Park. While I had only been riding for about 4 hours - I was looking forward to setting up my tent, eating some food, and settling in for the evening. As I was approaching the Neys turn-off from a distance, I could see two riders in high viz yellow jackets heading into the entrance of the park. I remember thinking that it was nice to know there'd be other motorcyclists camping tonight. When I approached the gate, I pulled up behind the two bikes that had arrived just moments earlier. Two Suzuki V-Stroms. I noticed the licence plates were from Michigan. When I entered the gatehouse one of the riders waiting in line turned towards me with a big grin and asked "Is that a CBR250R you are riding?". There it was. I smiled and said "No - that is a CBR125R". I believe he said "Pardon me?". I replied "A CBR125R". He then responded "Wow - we don't have those in the U.S." He was right. So we spent some time chatting about our bikes and what it was like touring with the Bee-BR. I told him about the CBR's heart transplant. It turns out, Dan and his dad Art had both purchased used V-Stroms so they could complete the circle route of Lake Superior together - something they'd wanted to do for a while. Who wouldn't want to tour Lake Superior on motorcycles with their dad? I was really starting to like these guys already. They were very friendly and after registering - invited me to their site (site #63) - which just so happened to be a short walk from where I would be staying this evening - site #75. Both were located right along Neys' spectacular beach. It was a great feeling to be able to secure such a nice site along the water at this uncrowded park. I heard Harry Callahan's voice ask me if I felt "lucky" and I replied "Yes. Yes I do Harry". Before leaving the gatehouse - I purchased two bags of firewood. I didn't anticipate making a fire - just thought it would be a nice gesture to leave it on the site for the next visitors. The gate attendant told me that the park warden would deliver it to my site in person - so I didn't have to find a creative way of carrying it down on the bike! Here is what the road looked like in front of my home for the evening. The privacy between sites seemed better than average. One perk was that I was only around the corner from an outhouse. Wait....that's no outhouse...it's a comfort station! (said like Obi-Wan Kenobi). I thought I'd take a few more photos of the Bee-BR and gear before dismantling the bags and setting up my tent. While it was a pretty hot day so far - being nestled so close to Lake Superior provided just the right amount of air-conditioning. The temperature felt perfect. And here is my setup. Yes - I like to sleep in comfort. But packing gear on a bike is a lesson in compromise. For me, the most important part is having a good sleep. The Camptime Roll-A-Cot, Nemo Cosmo Insulated Air Mattress, and Eureka Cayuga 30-Degree rectangular sleeping bag have stood the test of time. The sleeping bag is roomy, warm, luxuriously flannel-ishous, and inexpensive. The downside? It takes up half of my tailbag volume. Ouch. Yet - if it didn't work for me - I would have replaced it long ago. As it stands -this is my "go to" setup. One of the most common questions I get asked by campers passing by my site is "How do you fit all of that on your bike?" I guess it doesn't help that it looks like I have a bed in my tent. Nevertheless - it is surprising how much gear the Ortlieb bags can swallow. After setting up the tent, I ate a Subway sandwich I had carefully stored in my tankbag, and drank an elixir known as Green Squal Powerade. I wanted to take some photos of the lake, ride out to the highway and purchase some beverages from the Can-OP across from the park entrance, and then pay a visit to Dan and Art. How would the evening unfold? Stay tuned for Part III. Mike Part III - Neys Beach Once I had set up my tent, it was time to take a few photos of the beach in front of my site. I have spoken with many people who claim the beach is really the center piece of Neys Provincial Park. I can see why. It is huge, incredibly picturesque, pristine, sandy, and intimately surrounded by rugged hills. It really does feel like a special hidden gem. Here is an HD video I shot of the beach. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ZjyQJUNng&feature=youtu.be I took a walk along the shoreline and dipped my hand into the water. It felt surprisingly tepid - maybe just a little cooler than bath water! That's unusual for Lake Superior. However, we've been experiencing a warmer than usual summer so far around the big lake. After snapping some photos, I took out my Galaxy S Glide phone and was pleased that I had a signal from my site. Sweet. I made a few calls to my girlfriend, dad, and good friend to tell them that I had made it to the park safely. I then decided to take a trip on the Bee-BR to the Can-Op store (Neys Lunch and Campground) and stock up on some beverages. I first rode by Dan and Art's site to see if they needed anything from the store. They weren't on their site. Hmm. I wonder where they were? So I continued on my way to the store to purchase more Powerade. Upon returning, I walked over to Dan and Art's site again. Still no sign of them. I spied a trail leading past their bikes to the beach, so I followed it. When the view opened up, I spotted them. In plain view. Sitting down, with a cooler between them. They apparently knew how to enjoy the moment. As I approached, they immediately recognized me and enthusiastically offered me a beer in the most discreet manner possible. I was hot. Sweaty. Tired. Dehydrated. Parched. It is hard to describe how intense my desire for a cold beer was at that point. I would have braved running across an electrified grid to receive a beer injection - just like a rat in a 1950's Olds and Milner experiment. When they offered me a tallboy can of Molson Canadian - fewer words could sound more profound at the time - I felt tears welling up in my eyes. Yet - I didn't want to drink their beer, as I knew their supply was precious and limited to a mini cooler. When I politely resisted - they said "No - we've been waiting for you and saved a beer specially for you!". Did I mention already how much I was starting to like these guys? When I had seen them entering the park earlier in the day, they had picked up some libations from the Can-Op (Neys Lunch) which doubles as an LCBO and Beer Store agency. There is nothing like a cold beer after a hot day in the saddle. Even better when you have some great company to share it with. I learned that Dan was a mechanical engineer and used to ride a Honda VTR1000F, also called the SuperHawk in the U.S. He said the bike just had way more power than he needed and unless it was ridden to its full potential - he found it boring to ride. He reiterated the phrase "It is more fun to ride a slow bike fast than ride a fast bike, slow". His father Art used to race enduros in his younger days and it sounded like he had been quite an accomplished rider in his time. Besides the V-Strom, he also owned a 1960s Honda C160 and a whole assortment of other older - yet special bikes. Both of them shared a passion for restoring motorcycles. And their hearts were especially tied to Yamahas. Art seemed to have a particular fondness for DT100 enduros. Dan had restored an early 80s Yamaha XS650 that he sold to a friend and then recently bought back from him. And they both really liked the V-Stroms - and had creatively modified them to carry their gear for the trip. I had a great time chatting with them, but it was now after 10PM and I knew they had had a long day. I suggested some places they might like to visit - including the Agawa Bay campground section of Lake Superior Provincial Park, near where they planned to stop the next evening, and the pictographs located nearby. I also wished them a safe and enjoyable trip and hoped that our paths might cross on our adventures the next day. It was a pleasure meeting and chatting with these friendly and interesting riders. Dan and Art were relaxing on the beach just like these campers I zoomed in on in the photo below. After I returned to my site, I stepped out onto the beach again and took a few more photos. I decided to try out the 20x optical zoom on my new camera, a Sony HXC-20V and captured this distant rock formation. As the sun was setting, I knew I had to take one more photo of the lake to cap off a very satisfying evening at Neys park. I then retired to my tent for the evening. I had already perused the park brochure, so I was a little short on reading material. I thoughtfully packed a couple of motorcycle specific books in my Icon Urban Tankbag - including the concisely titled "Lightweight Unsupported Motorcycle Travel for Terminal Cases Being a Treatise on Touring by Motorcycle in a Practical and Efficient Manner" that had been recommended to me by Ken, a ADVR forum member who formerly rode a Yamaha TW200 and appreciates the thrill of riding small-displacement bikes, and "Street Strategies: A Survival Guide for Motorcyclists". Hard to imagine experiencing a more satisfying evening. Of course, I slept well too. The rhythmic sound of the waves crashing on the shore all night certainly contributed to my restful slumber. Stay tuned for Part IV. Mike


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Tax reform critics are continuing to try and bluff their fellow Alaskans into believing the state's oil tax regime is competitive. For the sake of Alaska's economic well being, they should start being honest about the cards we're playing. The fact is lawmakers are playing ACES high.
One of the bedrock arguments proffered by critics who oppose reforming oil taxes is that compared to other oil producing regions, Alaska is right in the middle. This is false.
Here is what retired University of Alaska Professor Neil Davis and a member of an anti tax reform group, wrote in defense of the current tax regime.
To reiterate just for emphasis: The real, factual, data-based Total Government Take for Alaska under ACES has been 56 to 69 percent, near the worldwide average, and less to far less than in at least twenty other major oil provinces shown on the diagram.
The diagram Davis is referring to is shown below.
While the simplistic view of the data shows Alaska ranks as the twenty-sixth highest-taxing region in the global marketplace, drawing a conclusion based purely on the state's place on the list isn't accurate. What really matters is the color of the box next to the regions who levy higher taxes.
Out of the 25 higher-taxing regions, seventeen of those have production sharing contracts, four have service agreements and only four have a conventional royalty/tax system like Alaska.
In short, an apples-to-apples comparison of similar royalty/tax regimes shows Alaska ranks fifth not twenty-sixth, as the highest-taxing oil region in the world.
In all, 14 of the top 15 taxing regions in the world have either production sharing contracts or service agreements.
Why these numbers matter is because both production sharing contracts and service agreements offer the oil industry a higher degree of return and risk containment that offset their higher tax rates.
In countries that offer oil producers production sharing contracts, the company shoulders the financial risk of the initiative and explores, develops and ultimately produces the field as required.
When successful, the company is permitted to use the revenue from produced oil to recover capital and operational expenditures, known as "cost oil." The remaining money is known as "profit oil," and is split between the government and the company, typically at a rate of about 80 percent for the government, 20 percent for the company.
Production sharing contracts are popular in countries that lack the expertise and finances to develop their resources and wish to attract foreign companies to do so. And while any investment contains risk, the psc allows companies to contain their risk by being assured that if a discovery is found, they will recoup their initial capital investment along with an agreed upon return.
It's only after these expenses are recouped by the producers that the high tax rate kicks into play. However that information is never disclosed when tax reform opponents trot out their comparative tax analysis graph.
Service agreements are similar to a production sharing agreement in the sense that they limit the companies risk and provide an agreed upon return for investments. Again, it's only after the agreed upon return has been realized that the high rate of taxation is levied.
In Nigeria, one of the regions listed as higher than Alaska, exploration and development costs are paid in installments over a period of time and the contractor has no title to the crude oil produced, although they can be allowed the option to accept reimbursement and remuneration in oil. As an incentive for the risk taken, the contractor has the first option to purchase certain fixed quantity of crude oil produced.
Again, it's only after the investment costs have been fully recovered that the high rate of taxation is levied.
These facts put this comparative tax chart in an entirely different context; an honest one.
To put this into perspective; we're expecting Alaska's producers to invest billions to increase oil production, under the highest tax structure in North America as well as the fifth-highest in the world.
Another argument critics are using is the debate over marginal tax rates. Again, here is what Neil Davis wrote.
By contrast, the Marginal Tax Rate index tells us nothing other than how Government Take varies with the price of oil. It is not obvious to me what value Marginal Tax Rate has other than for purposes of obscuring reality.
At least the writer admits he has no understanding of a critical component used by oil companies in evaluating investment opportunities.
If fifty is the new forty, then not knowing is the new knowing when it comes to ACES.
Marginal rates are the ordinary rate of tax charged on the last dollar of income. These rates are heavily relied upon to estimate calculations for investment decisions.
However, under ACES we're not talking about ordinary marginal tax rates. We're talking about marginal tax rates with a dramatic escalating progressivity factor.
By the time oil rises over $100 per barrel, the state is taking two dollars to every one for the producers. With the Department of Revenue projecting the price of oil will average $106 per barrel in 2012, the high marginal tax rates have played a huge factor in discouraging North Slope investment.
This is not "obscuring reality," as Davis claims.
It's brutal reality for a private sector company considering making billions in investments.
For example, companies looking to invest in a new piece of infrastructure to stimulate oil production need to accurately be able to model their tax liability. Under ACES, every dollar increase over a $30 per barrel results in an escalating tax burden of .4 percent. Since the progressivity component is not bracketed, and applies to the entire cost of the barrel of oil, higher prices can drive marginal tax rates up to over 80 percent when oil reaches the top end.
And unlike a progressive tax on income where you pay a higher rate on only the incremental difference between brackets, under ACES the incremental tax burden applies to the entire revenue stream which increases as a greater percentage of revenue as the price of oil rises. The progressivity factor included in ACES takes away the upside and at the end of the day actually caps what companies can earn.
According to a global analysis conducted by PFC Energy, Alaska's progressivity rate is higher than any other OECD country and ranks sixth overall only behind Venezuela, Algeria, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
The end result is if your incremental tax exposure continues to diminish profit margins every time the price of oil rises, you have no certainty. Therefore you have no way to manage your risk profile or conduct proper economic modeling. Thus no reliable cost/benefit analysis, ergo no investment.
So to say that the marginal tax rate discussion is economic hocus pocus, is to admit you really have no concept about how investment decisions are made.
But therein lies the problem with the debate over reforming ACES.
Those who understand the proper context of industry data like comparative tax charts, employment statistics and marginal tax rates, are trying to reason with those who don't.
Meanwhile as oil production declines and investment flees, state senators continue to play ACES high.
Andrew Halcro is the publisher of AndrewHalcro.com, a blog devoted to Alaska issues and politics, where this commentary first appeared. He is president of Halcro Strategies and Avis/Alaska Rent-A-Car, his family business. Halcro served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003, and he ran for governor in 2006 as an Independent.
The views expressed here are the writer's own and are not necessarily endorsed by Alaska Dispatch. Alaska Dispatch welcomes a broad range of viewpoints. To submit a piece for consideration, e-mail commentary(at)alaskadispatch.com.


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- United States Grand Prix - Qualifying
Grosjean philosophical over penalty
- Race:
- United States Grand Prix
- Drivers:
- Romain Grosjean
- Teams:
- Lotus F1
Romain Grosjean is pleased with his United States Grand Prix weekend so far despite a gearbox penalty dropping him five places on the grid.
An issue with the gearbox forced Grosjean to stop early in FP3 and Lotus was forced to change the box in his car, resulting in a five place grid penalty. In qualifying itself, Grosjean did an impressive job to set the fourth fastest time, meaning he starts ninth on the grid, and he said he was pleased with how the car feels going in to the race.
"I will start P9, but this is racing," Grosjean said. "The guys did an awesome job to change the gearbox between FP3 and Qualifying - which was a really tight turnaround - but we're still in the top ten even with the penalty so that's a good result. Apart from the gearbox problem, it's all gone very well today. We've understood a difficult and evolving circuit and found a good set-up. I'm happy to be where I am and at least I will be on the good side of the track for the start tomorrow."
Grosjean also feels he will have strong race pace but may only be able to make up positions if other drivers make mistakes.
"Yesterday race pace was very, very good, so hopefully tomorrow will be the case again. [Overtaking] is very difficult, very, very difficult but the track is very slippery so we may see some cars spinning around and then it's an easy place.
"I think we will see a lot [of track evolution] during the race, it's a bit strange the way it goes. Every time we start the session it's very bad and then the more we go the more the grip comes back but even if it comes back to the level we know now then the level is very low."


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A significant sticking point concerns the identification of visual works that may erroneously have been treated as orphan works, leading many photographers and other visual artists to oppose the bill. A technological solution to this concern may be pending.
2006: In a disappointing move in late summer, the orphan works bill was combined with two other bills dealing with online music licensing and "enhanced" criminal copyright enforcement to form the larger and more complicated "Copyright Modernization Act of 2006," H.R. 6052. Withdrawn three times from scheduled markup by the House Judiciary Committee (most recently on September 27), the bill did not move forward in the 2006 congressional session. There is no companion Senate bill. Libraries will work on the reintroduction of an orphan works bill in the new Congress next year.
"During 2005, the Copyright Office studied issues raised by 'orphan works' — copyrighted works whose owners may be impossible to identify and locate. Concerns had been raised that the uncertainty surrounding ownership of such works might needlessly discourage subsequent creators and users from incorporating such works in new creative efforts, or from making such works available to the public." (From the background section of the Copyright Office page linked below.)
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Clarkson University Science Cafe Returns to Downtown Potsdam in New Location Sept. 22
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Local university professors will again take to the stage starting Wednesday, September 22, in a new location and time for the "Science Cafe."
All fall 2010 Science Cafes will take place Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. on the second floor of La Casbah at 6 Elm Street in Potsdam.
Science Cafes bring together local university and college professors and townspeople in a relaxed, informal setting, such as coffeehouses and pubs. The speaker makes a short presentation about a topic in his or her field, and then opens up the floor to discussion.
Each Science Cafe will take place at 7:15 p.m. on September 22, October 6 and 20, and November 3 and 17.
Here's a rundown of the topics and speakers:
September 22: Decision-Making Under Risk and Uncertainty
Decision-making is using information to guide behavior among multiple possible courses of action -- to move in some direction, to ingest something or not, or to favor one romantic partner over another. Such choices determine the way an organism makes its way in the world, and hence its degree of success in meeting the challenges of life. Join Clarkson University Psychology Professor Andreas Wilke for an interdisciplinary exploration into judgment and decision-making research and learn why the decision strategies modern humans (unconsciously) use are a result of the interaction between their evolved psychology and the environment in which they live.
October 6: Tensors and the "Cocktail Party Problem"
Imagine you are at a cocktail party. In this loud and crowded environment, you are able to follow and zero in on several sounds around you -- music, conversation, laughter, or even a siren outside. How can you do this? Although the science behind it is not completely figured out, it is known that humans can innately focus on one sound at a time among a mixture of sounds in a noisy environment. This is known as the "cocktail party problem." Today, modern technology tries to mimic this fascinating human behavior. Clarkson University Mathematics Professor Carmeliza Navasca will lead a discussion of how mathematics and "tensor" computation imitate the cocktail party problem and other equally astonishing feats.
October 20: The CSI Effect: Television and Technology in the Courtroom
Over the last 15 years, television has been inundated with programs that focus on the science of solving crimes. Often those creating the programs misinterpret or embellish the actual state of forensic science, solving unsolvable problems within a matter of a few hours on the program. This has actually led to a measured change in the way prosecutors and defense attorneys select juries, as it is believed that seeing the "fake" science on television has changed jurors' attitudes toward forensic evidence in actual cases. Jurors now want to see better scientific results than is actually realistically possible, because they have seen these good results on TV. This phenomenon is known as the "CSI Effect." Join Clarkson University Mathematics Professor Aaron Luttman as he discusses the current state of research on the CSI Effect, and uses a particular example to demonstrate the state of the art in forensic imaging and how it is represented on television and in the courtroom.
November 3: Exercise Myths
Most of us would like to see a little less fat around our middle. But is it really possible to lose weight from just "problem areas" (also known as Spot Reduction)? Unfortunately, it's not going to happen. We will look at the physiology behind popular exercise myths to see why you can be fit yet overweight, why "no pain, no gain" is not a recommended mantra, and why weight gain as we age does not necessarily have to be inevitable. Join Clarkson University Physical Therapy Professor Deanna Errico and explore some of the more popular exercise myths and find out why they don't add up to good health when examining the physiology of the body.
November 17: Lies, Damned Lies and ...
Our modern world is flush with numbers, data and, yes, statistics. Statistics influence how we view and understand our world. Better understanding of where statistics come from and how to interpret them is an important skill for any citizen. By considering what statistics tell us, we can become more educated consumers of statistics. St. Lawrence University statistics Professor Michael Schuckers will lead a discussion of the basic concepts of statistics. Illustrations from recent events, including medicine and politics, will be covered.
Find out more about Clarkson's Science Cafe at http://www.clarkson.edu/sciencecafe .
E-mail Daniel ben-Avraham at email@example.com with any comments, questions or suggestions for future Science Cafe topics.
Find out more about Science Cafes in general at http://www.sciencecafes.org .
For La Casbah's location and menu, see http://www.lacasbahny.com .
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Hi there, I have a few German sentences in my upcoming fic and I've been told they're incorrect. So any help would be appreciated
'Warte auf mich! Warten Sie!' Wait for me! Wait!
'Ich sagte warte!' I said wait!
'Hor auf zu weinen und schlafen gehen!' Stop crying and go to sleep!
That's all, unless anyone here also speaks Polish.