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looks like smoke
If only those idiots had shut the fuck up, that would have been the best ending to a porn I've ever seen.
how can someone drink beer underwater wtf ???
best vagina kind
Felt like watching national geographic
that is look like she is smoking at the end....
That was facsinating.
I didn't know a load looked like that underwater
Never thought that semen in water could look so beautiful and arousing. The right mixture for girls to wash their faces.
I remember the first time I fucked in a swimming pool and the girl I was dating liked to be underwater some of the time. I was always worried she might forget that she needed air. She did like fucking in the pool and we did it a lot. Her female cousin came over one time and caught us, about 2am, and my gf said for her to join us. It's tough enough keeping up with 2 girls on dry ground, but in the pool, I almost drowned... LOL
It looked like she was smoking at the end.
Cum Looks like smoke in water:D
Now my dick is hard, now i can pummel my wife
DUDe, nothing more private than an underwater fucking
Why tris focking Morón don't know how to swim he can perform under the water he is so fat That the reason he flow. Nex time chose a guy cam swim please because remember sex in the water . Other wise call me I 'm not a guy but but I know how to fuck in the water and hold my breast up 25 feet long . The best fucking when you o breaststroke ... Yeaaa baby beside she won't get pregna
She is really bad at that And can not deep throat to save her life
I'm gonna fuck one of u
We need more of this in our lives... Why were clothes even made?!.
Who wants to fuck me
Now I know why they call it "adult" swim. Not so fast little Jimmy, now we have to chlorinate the whole pool before you can swim again. But seriously, this was HOT
Smooooooke on the waaaater, fire down below
That is the most interesting video I've ever seen. I wonder what about moaning girl?
Cancun, Playa Mujeres mainland, down the beach from the Excellence resort...
I almost went that far once in Disneyland. Wow.
What a HOT redhead...
Pool sex is great stuff if you have the chance. several years ago while my GF was studying for the bar exam she decided on evening to take a break in the apt complex swimming pool I joined her and since it was relatively late we had the pool to ourselves. The feeling of my cock slipping in an out of her hot pussy and the alternating hot and cool sensation was fantastic. Unlike this couple I dumped my load into her pussy when I came-out of consideration to my neighbors. some of whom probably heard/saw us in the pool but no one complained! LOL PS. she passed the bar exam!
It looked like she was trying to get air
I love watching water sex mostly because I am a swimmer
she looks like ariel with legs :p
shit i wanna a man who could do that to me! :-)
I will!
Great clip. Wished there was more genuine ginger pussy out there
That something you wanna try out :)
he is like abull
cool ending
I want to dive through the living cloud emerging from her mouth.
i wish i were a fish !
i must be doing something wrong i couldnt fuck my girl underwater
Jezus I swear I saw individual sperms at the end
In diese geheimnisvolle Samenwolke einzutauchen und die wuselnden Samentierchen im Gesicht zu fühlen, muss ein total geiler Genuss sein!
our semen in the swimmingpool longing for the girls´am moms´snatches. A dare to belong to our gang.
she better hold her breath
that's awesome
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Visitors to Arlington National Cemetery will see a familiar icon back in its place Tuesday.
The eternal flame will be moved back to its permanent spot at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy. Back in April, workers used a torch to carry the flame and pass it to a temporary burner that was visible to tourists while upgrades and repairs were completed.
Since then, crews have installed new gas lines and more efficient burners.
A temporary flame was used from the time of Kennedy's November 1963 funeral until the permanent flame was established in 1967.
Kennedy was fatally shot on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas while riding in a presidential motorcade with his wife Jacqueline, Texas Governor John Connally and Connally's wife Nellie through Dealey Plaza.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of his death.

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Letter from GEORGE PERKINS MARSH to SPENCER FULLERTON BAIRD and MARY CHURCHILL BAIRD, dated September 15, 1848.
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Title: Letter from GEORGE PERKINS MARSH to SPENCER FULLERTON BAIRD and MARY CHURCHILL BAIRD, dated September 15, 1848.
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Letter from GEORGE PERKINS MARSH to SPENCER FULLERTON BAIRD and MARY CHURCHILL BAIRD, dated September 15, 1848.
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Burlington Sept 15 1848
Dear Baird
I left my son with Dr Siedhof until the adjournment of Congress, when, as I found they would part with mutual satisfaction, I took him away, and left him at his grandfather's to await my decision as to another school. He has learned a good deal of German, and speaks it with considerable fluency, though he hath a contempt for the superstitious observance of rules touching genders and cases, but so far as I can discover has made very little progress in anything else; and learned as Dr S. certainly is, I think he is far from being apt to teach. In the keeping of accounts, however, he is exemplary; all errors, of which there are many, being in his own favour, and no fractions -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- of terms being regarded. George went to Newton near a month after the beginning of the first term, & remained, upon sufferance only, three weeks after the beginning of the fourth, yet Dr S. sees no cause why I should not pay him for the whole year, & send me a bill, which, with former ones, amounts to $540 for little over, nine months instruction and board, including a little clothing & a few books. He confesses in his letter that his Forderung seems to himself unbillig, when he compares it mit dem wirklich Geleisteten, and I am of the same opinion; but as Dr Sears and Prof. Beck thinks it all right, he concludes it must be so, and makes demand accordingly. I shall pay his bill at the Greek Kalends.
I had thought of sending George to Gettysburg, where, I had been told that German was thoroughly taught, but Prof. [...] writes that their German Professorship is vacant, though he says the Professors all speak it, except himself. I do not think G. qualified to enter college, & I should put him in the Preparatory Dept. if I sent him there.-------------------------------- Page --------------------------------
Do you know anything of the school? & have you learned anything concerning the Bethlehemites and Nazarenes?
I don't know whether you have heard, that I have lost my election by a matter of 500 votes. I am not Free-soil enough, it seems, & many of my old friends are going for a Loco, who was a Texas for slavery man, until he was nominated for Congress by the van Burenites. The final result is very doubtful, although I have a plurality of several hundred.
Mrs Marsh remains much as when you saw her. She was much exhausted by the journey, & was able to travel no further than to Massachusetts She is now in Rhode Island, & will remain there until I return to Washington. We shall take Carlisle in on our way, if Mrs M. is strong enough, but unless she improves, we can only go by the shortest route.
Your sincere friendGeo. P. Marsh
Dear Mary
Not having heard from your husband, since -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- he left Washington, I have some fear that he is gone altogether astray in the wilds of Pennsylvania, and hath been swallowed by an anaconda or torn in sunder by a catamount. Did he bring home a goodly lot of Salamanders? Hath he read the newspaper accounts of the seaserpent seen on the mountain here in Manchester, and doth he religiously believe it? Will he chain up his asps and his cockatrices, so that they shall not endanger us, when we go to Carlisle a pleasuring? Doth thy little one affect Basilisks for her chief pets, and are her rattles made of the tails of Klapperschlangen? Give my best respects to thy mother and believe me
Thine ancient friendGPM


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Loki Salta
Loki has landed in Argentina and we are proud to present our beautiful new backpackers sanctuary in the heart of the countryside.
Salta is a key gateway point for travels between Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Brazil and therefore the ideal location to stop off, kick back and re-charge
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- 24 Hour Security
- Adaptors
- Age Restriction
- Airport Transfers
- Bar
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Book Exchange
- Cable TV
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Not Accepted
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Foosball
- Fitness Centre
- Hot Showers
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Meals Available
- No Curfew
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Pool Table
- Restaurant
- Steam Room
- Swimming Pool
- Taxes included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels For Hire
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Please note:
Cancellation Policy: 1 day before the arrival
Check in: 1.00 pm
Check out: 1.00 pm
Method of Payment upon the arrival: Cash Only!
Taxes are included.
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
From Salta bus terminal, there are 2 options to arrive at Loki Salta
If you wish to take the public bus, this will cost you $5.10 pesos which has to be paid either in exact coins or with a Saeta bus card which can be purchased in the city centre
To find the bus stop, you will need to Calle San Martin, and between the roads of Buenos Aires and Alberdi you should find a Green Bus stop for Campo Quijano. From here you can wait for the bus to Campo Quijano. Tell the bus driver you are going to La Silleta
The journey will take approx 30-40mins. Look out for the landmarks and timings indicated on the map.
Approx 1km after the cementary, you will approach a bed, where you will need to tell the driver you wish to get off. You should see the sign indicating the turn for Loki on the opposite side of the road
If you are taking a taxi from the bus station or city centre, give the driver the following instructions:
La Silleta
Ruta 51, Km 11
1km despues del cementario, hay una curva que va por la derecha. Antes de la curva tomar el giro por la izquierda. Buscar los carteles que dice Loki
The journey will take approx 30 - 40 mins. Look out for the landmarks indicated on the map.
Taxis in Salta run on metres. Depending on where you take the taxi, it will cost between 200 and 220 pesos
Located Near
Our brand new Loki is situated 30 - 40 mins outside of Salta city, in a small pueblo of little over 1,000 residents whose origins are synonymous with the lifestyle of the gaucho and tobacco grower.
With panoramic views of the surrounding Andes mountains, a highland subtropical climate, and all the fresh air, sounds and smells of rural Argentina, you can choose to do as little or as much as you like.


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Auto Lending Portfolios Want to Grow
Jim Adamczyk can remember receiving an increase in calls from banks interested in FAIRWINDS Credit Union's auto loan portfolio.
That was as recent as 2010, said Adamczyk, executive vice president of lending, for the $1.7 billion cooperative in Orlando, Fla.
"There's been interest here and there. The characteristics of a credit union auto loan portfolio make it beneficial, but I haven't heard of any credit unions wanting to sell to banks," Adamczyk said.
Many agree that the buying and selling of auto loan portfolios are not a new phenomenon within the financial services industry. What has changed, especially since 2008, is an uptick in the number of banks and credit unions searching for more deals.
The increased demand may stem from a strong desire from some to grow their loan portfolios, which were made paltry after the Great Recession essentially all but halted lending as many consumers had difficulty pay their debts because of the downturn and subsequent sluggish growth in the economy.
Credit unions appeared to fare better than their bank competitors with auto loans between 2008 and 2010. Adamczyk said FAIRWINDS had strong portfolio growth during that period and the credit union is currently experiencing more requests for refinancing and new car purchases. As of June 30, FAIRWINDS had $159.6 million in auto loans with delinquencies and charge offs at 0.17% and 0.11%, respectively.
"We would certainly like to have more loans. People have been putting off buying cars for some time but now, we're seeing that more are in the market to buy," Adamczyk noticed.
As buyers continue shopping for prime loans, there is a debate on whether a portfolio sale to a bank has the potential to cause reputational harm with members and throughout the industry.
"For me, I wouldn't consider selling to a bank [because] I wouldn't consider selling any loan to anyone now, period," said Don Arkell, vice president of sales for the $217 million Red Rocks Credit Union in Highlands Ranch, Colo. "Would I sell to a bank? Yes. I would have to take a long, hard look at it."
Arkell said credit unions may be reluctant to sell now because auto loans are the bread and butter of lending and having them on the books is a sound, fiscal move now given how they're amortizing in the current rate environment.
"Do you know anyone who's selling?" Arkell quipped. "I just don't know of any credit unions that want to sell. There's more of an attitude that people want more loans. Me, I would be happy to have 15% to 20% more."
Loan growth is certainly being challenged, which has brought indirect lending to the fore as a strategy to consider, said Tom Orman, senior vice president of lending for the $576 million Credit Union of Southern California in Whittier.
While the credit union exited indirect lending several years ago to focus more on the direct side, Orman said the players involved in a portfolio acquisition have several key elements to consider.
"I can't speak to the issue of whether banks are buying credit union portfolios," Orman offered. "In general, if the buyer and seller can come to a mutual financial arrangement and the credit risk can be satisfied, then it would be understandable."
The exchange between banks and credit unions and how members and others with a strong allegiance to keeping the two financial sectors separate may react depends on how the sale is made.
Adamczyk said there are two types of sales: sell and release and sell and retain. If it's the latter, members are not going to know because the payments and other pertinent information would still come from the credit union. He said it would be similar to an arrangement within the secondary mortgage market should a financial institution sell a loan to Fannie Mae, for instance.
"I can definitely see it being a big issue if it's a sell and release," Adamczyk said. "If credit unions are aggregating indirect loans, they don't really know the borrower and have no history of the borrower. In that case, I don't know if there would be reputational harm."
Still, Adamczyk, like others in the industry, said he has not heard of credit unions engaging in these types of deals.
"As far as the borrower is concerned, oftentimes, who ultimately owns the note is not front and center," Orman said. "It may not be a concern to some."
Since the start of the year, larger banks have been on a buying spree gobbling up smaller community banks along with their consumer loan, credit card and mortgage businesses. The American Banker recently cited a report from investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods that revealed eight of its top 10 banks expanded their second-quarter loan portfolios through bank acquisitions.
Among them, First Financial Holdings in Charleston, S.C., which added nearly $300 million in loans when it acquired Plantation Federal Bank in Pawleys, S.C. First Financial had $2.7 billion in total loans as of June 30. When the Norwich, N.Y.-based NBT Bancorp bought Hampshire Bank in June, the deal brought in $217 million in loans boosting the NBT's loan portfolio to $4.2 billion.
The $178.5 billion BB&T Corp. in Winston-Salem, N.C., confirmed that it recently purchased a credit union's auto loan portfolio. Due to a confidentiality agreement, it could not disclose the name of the credit union.
Indeed, trying to get banks as well as firms that represent financial service providers to talk generally about buying auto loan portfolios has been met with a wall of silence.
A large legal firm in Texas that represents a multinational bank subsidiary in purchasing and servicing automobile loan portfolios opted not to comment on whether there has been an increase in purchases, especially between banks and credit unions.
"The clients whom we represent in this particular area do not approve of us commenting on this subject," said the firm's spokesperson.
Meanwhile, with the auto industry in the midst of a rebound and used car loans continuing to be the portfolio leader for many credit unions, a trend of growing interest from nontraditional and traditional players could be a likely outcome.
"Credit unions and other financial institutions like auto loans because they're very diversified, they pay off quickly and have short maturities," Adamczyk said. "It's a fiercely competitive market and credit unions mostly have prime paper."


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Hi, I am planning on building a desktop for Gaming, here is the basic specs:
Processor Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz $229.99
Motherboard Asus P8Z77-V LK $144.99
Memory Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $53.99
Graphics EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW $407.99
Storage Corsair Force Series 3 240GB $179.99
LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model $17.99
Enclosure NTZX Phantom 410 $100.00
Power supply Corsair HX650W $114.99
CPUFan COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO $29.99
Total: $1279.92
I plan doing only minor OCing (say 3.7 GHz) at the start but eventually I might want to OC moderately(say up to 4-4.2 GHZ) and I am planning to get a Cooler in the $30-$70 range that can keep my Ivy Bridge CPU at a safe temperature during OCing. My first choice was Hyper 212 EVO b/c the price but I also looked up Thermalright True Spirit(140mm- $40), Thermaltake's Frio($60) and Corsair H60($65).
p.s If you have experience playing BF3 while OCing please let me know what setting you are on, how much did you OC and how much did it help your FPS, I am going to be playing BF3 a lot on this rig so I could use that information.
My question is for what I need(moderate OCing) which fan is the best and which one have the best value(price/performance), If I can get better cooling from a nosier cooler I am OK with it as long as it is not obnoxiously loud.


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46.3214 Intoxicated or drugged condition.Cite as [A.S.C.A. § 46.3214]
(a) A person who is in an intoxicated or drugged condition whether from alcohol, drugs, or other substance, is criminally responsible for conduct unless that condition:
(1) negatives the existence of the mental states of purpose or knowledge when those mental states are elements of the offense charged or of an included offense; or
(2) is involuntarily produced and substantially deprives him of the capacity to know or appreciate the nature, quality, or wrongfulness of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of law.
(b) The defendant has the burden of injecting the issue of intoxicated or drugged condition.History: 1979, PL 16-43 § 2.
Research Guide: MCC 562.076, 15 ASC 4801.


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Garden Talk: May 21, 2009
From NGA Editors
Sweet Roses Make For Sweet Dreams
Beautiful, fragrant roses make most people happy, and now research is suggesting that fragrant roses may also make our sleep happier by stimulating happy dreams. Researchers in Germany analyzed the sleep patterns of 15 women for one month. Scents of rotten eggs, fragrant roses, and no scent were pumped under their noses during their dream cycle while they slept. Researchers then woke up the women and asked them to record their dreams.
Although the women didn't dream about rotten eggs or roses, the study did show that there was a correlation between positive dreams and the fragrant rose smell and negative dreams and the rotten egg smell. Researchers are now considering another experiment using roses to help alleviate the stress of people who have frequent nightmares.
For more information on this study, go to: The Telegraph.
Grow Figs in a Pot
Fresh figs are a treat, especially if you eat them right off the tree. However, most varieties are only hardy to USDA zone 8 (although the roots of some varieties are hardy to USDA zone 6). In warm climates the trees can get very large. Now there's a new fig variety for gardeners in cold climates and for those who want to grow figs in small pots on a deck, patio, or even indoors.
'Petite Negra' fig (Ficus carica) grows only 2 to 3 feet tall, but produces two crops a year of plump, black, juicy fig fruits one year after planting. It's self-pollinating so you only need one plant to get a crop. Because of its diminutive size, this variety grows well in small containers on a patio during the summer. In cold regions, just bring it indoors to a sunny window in fall. It will stay green all winter as an indoor houseplant. Move it back outside in spring after danger of frost has passed. In USDA zone 8 and warmer areas it can be planted in the ground as a dwarf, edible, ornamental shrub.
For more information on the ?Petite Negra' fig, go to: Logees Greenhouses
Birds Eat More Weed Seed in Organic Fields
It's thought that organic farms have lots of bird and wildlife activity because of the lack of harmful chemicals that are sprayed on the fields. Birds, in particular, are welcome because they are keen predators of pest insects on plants. Now researchers in New Zealand are suggesting that birds also help farmers in another way. They seem to eat more weed seeds on organic farms compared to conventional farms.
Researchers at Lincoln University in New Zealand studied weed seed predation at eight conventional and eight organic farms. Dishes filled with two common weed seeds, lamb's quarters and Persian speedwell, were placed at various distances from the edge of the field to the center. They monitored the birds feeding on the dishes for 2 days. There were higher feeding rates of weed seeds on dishes on the edges of organic farms than conventional ones. Overall there was a 17% loss of weed seeds on the organic farms while the conventional farms only had a 10% loss. This suggests that bird populations are more robust around organic farms and more helpful in removing weed seeds.
For more information on this study, go to: Science Direct.
Vacation Plant Treatment to Resist Drought
Summer vacations are often a tough time on plants, and can be challenging for the gardener, too. You have to get a neighbor, friend, or relative to come in and water the plants or take a chance it will rain while you're away so your plants and lawn don't dry up.
Now there's a new, all-natural product that can be added to plants and lawns to send them into temporary hibernation so they can fight dry conditions and survive. "Vacation" is a soil drench, anti-transpirant that stimulates plants to close their stomata (breathing and evaporation pores in a leaf) and conserve moisture. There are no adverse effects on the plants. In 2 weeks the effects wear off and the plants continue to grow. If the plant was flowering when you apply Vacation it will hold those flowers, but not produce more until the effect wears off. The effects of Vacation are reversed any time by rain or watering the plant. Vacation is biodegradable and safe for pets and wildlife. It's registered for use on vegetables, lawns, shrubs, and flowers.
For more information on Vacation, go to: Natural Industries.


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Twin brothers, John and Eugene Meek, both 25 years of age and from Chicago, were recently found dead from an apparent drug overdose. Their bodies were found with spoons and needles nearby.
A friend went by to check on the pair after they were missing for 2-3 days, and found them in their home both unresponsive. He called police, and shortly after, the two were pronounced dead. According to the family, the two brothers "did everything together," and sadly they have also died together as a result of drug abuse.
Despite their battle with drug addiction, the twins were quite accomplished. John attended culinary school, and Eugene was a phone technician. Janice Harty, their aunt, said that the twins were good men, and respectful toward others. They also both loved bowling and golf.
"They tried very hard," she told the Chicago Tribune."It just was a very difficult battle to win. They just expressed a lot of interest in being happy and healthy."


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Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Program Registration: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the hotel meeting room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, and to learn when and where the Orientation session will take place. If your arrival is delayed, please ask for your packet when you check in. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have. All lectures will be led, as indicated, by either local experts or our Group Leader. Exploration of museums and other sites on field trips will be led by experienced docents or our Group Leader. Transportation to off-site locations will be provided primarily by motorcoach, unless otherwise specified. Free time is reserved for your personal independent exploration. Evenings at leisure offer opportunities to make the program more meaningful and memorable through personal independent exploration, engaging in available activities on your own, or simply relaxing and making new friends among fellow participants. The Group Leader will always be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may be changed due to local conditions/circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner: In the hotel restaurant, we will have a plated meal featuring a rotating choice of entrees, plus coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening: Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night's rest for the day ahead.
Activity note: Drive up to 1 hour to various sites throughout the day. Walking 1-2 miles throughout the day on flat, paved terrain at a slow pace.
Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant, enjoy omelets cooked to order and a breakfast buffet, plus coffee, tea, juice, water. Be sure to allow enough time to enjoy your breakfast in beautiful Old Town Scottsdale.
Morning: We'll pull out our maps and become acquainted with the Phoenix Metropolitan Area – nicknamed the Valley of the Sun – pinpointing our destinations over the upcoming days and getting a sense of the Valley's extent. Still at the hotel, we'll learn about water in the west through a presentation given by a representative of the Salt River Project, the utility and water provider for much of central Arizona. After boarding the motorcoach, we'll transfer to the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG), for a docent-led exploration. A valuable community resource, the garden aims to educate and conserve the wonders of the desert with a focus on plants of the Southwest. Since a Swedish botanist planted a sign "Save the desert" in his yard in the 1930s, community members came together to create, develop, and expand the garden as the Arizona Cactus and Native Flora Society.
Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like at either Gertrude's or the Patio Cafe, both on the Garden grounds. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Afternoon: Continue to explore the DBG on your own wandering through the garden's 50 acres in search of the 139 rare, endangered, or threatened species of plants from across the globe. Before returning to Scottsdale, we will take time to explore the Arizona Biltmore, designed by Albert Chase McArthur, a former student of Frank Lloyd Wright who served as consulting architect on the project. Opened in 1929, the Biltmore was immediately crowned the "Jewel of the Desert" and has been a preferred resort for celebrities, heads of state, and business scions. After a brief orientation to the Biltmore by our group leader, we will have the opportunity to explore the grounds on our own.
Dinner: We'll then walk to one of Scottsdale's finer restaurants for a plated 3-course meal ordered from a select menu with coffee, iced tea, and water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening: After returning to the hotel, we'll learn about those that came before -- the Hohokam and their legacy of canals in the Phoenix area. Our Native American speaker will describe the contemporary Native American tribes in the greater Phoenix region.
Activity note: Drive approximately 2 hours throughout the day to our field trip locations. Walking about 1/2 mile in 1.5 hours at Taliesin with some ramps; walking about 1/2 mile in 1 hour at MIM with elevators available.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Our day will begin with a field trip to Taliesin West (pronounced TALLY EHSSEN), Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Wright began building this masterpiece in 1937 and lived here until 1959. It is located on 600 acres of Sonoran Desert in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in northeast Scottsdale. An expert on Wright and his work will assist in our exploration of this unique architectural wonder. Wright and his apprentices gathered rocks from the desert floor, and sand from the washes to build this great desert masterpiece. From the beginning, this remarkable set of buildings astounded architectural critics with its beauty and unusual form. Today, it is the main campus of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture and houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Next, we'll then transfer to the Musical Instrument Museum for lunch.
Lunch: At the Musical Instrument Museum, order from a select menu of salads and sandwiches, plus coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon: Visit the Musical Instrument Museum, a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers of any stripe. Opened in 2010, the museum allows the visitor to view video and hear music from around the world in galleries organized by continent and country. Every visitor receives headphones with which to listen and learn about music from all genres. Enjoy an exploration of some of the museum's acquisitions with knowledgeable docents; many who are themselves trained musicians. Among the many instruments of note displayed in the MIM is the piano on which John Lennon wrote "Imagine". There is also a room devoted to instruments that you can play. Return to the hotel in late afternoon.
Dinner: Hotel plated meal.
Evening: We'll be joined by a local expert for a presentation on a topic of local interest. Our topic will vary by week and feature a local author, artist, or regional expert.
Activity note: Drive about 1/2 hour one way to Phoenix. Walking about 1/2 mile with some periods of standing in each museum with stairs; elevators available.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Continue our exploration of the vibrant art and culture scene in Phoenix with a field trip to the Phoenix Art Museum (PAM) where we will be led by a docent followed by time to explore individually. The museum is one of the largest art museums in the Southwest, and within its labyrinth of halls and galleries is an impressive collection of works that span the major artistic movements from the Renaissance to the present. Changing exhibits may cover decorative arts, historic fashions, Spanish-colonial furnishings, religious art, and of course, works by members of the Cowboy Artists of America.
Lunch: At the Phoenix Art Museum, choose from a select menu of salads and sandwiches, plus coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon: Travel a short distance from the PAM to the internationally acclaimed Heard Museum where a docent will introduce us to the many exhibits followed by time to explore independently. The Heard is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. The museum's 11 spacious exhibition galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art. Since it's founding by Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard in 1929 - as a small museum in a small Southwestern town - the Heard has grown in size and stature - to now being recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, its educational programming and its festivals. The Heard is a living museum - giving voice to a uniquely American people. We'll then return to our hotel in late afternoon.
Dinner: On your own your own to enjoy what you like. There is a free trolley that runs through the area until 9:00 p.m.
Evening: At leisure. Enjoy a stroll on your own through the streets, shops and art galleries in Old Town Scottsdale, just a short distance from the hotel. A list of nearby restaurants as well as walking maps and Old Town's free shuttle schedule are available at the hotel front desk.
Activity note: Walking about 1/2 mile with some periods of standing in the museum with stairs; elevators available.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Walk or ride to one of Scottsdale's newest museum offerings -- Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, for our morning field trip. Enjoy a docent-led exploration as well as time for individual discovery. The museum offers high-quality exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach addressing regional history, particularly as reflected by the arts and the dynamic cultural exchanges that have marked the transition of the Old West into the New West. Changing exhibitions keep this museum experience fresh and dynamic. Walk or ride back to the hotel following our field trip to the museum.
Lunch: At the hotel restaurant, we'll have a make-your-own salad and sandwich bar with coffee, iced tea and water.
Afternoon: Free Time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Dinner: In the late afternoon, we will depart for a BBQ cookout and campfire as the sun sets amidst towering saguaro cacti, icon of the west. Choose from hotdogs, hamburgers, and bratwurst, fresh off the grill, along with some traditional BBQ sides; veggie burgers available for those that request in advance. Sodas and water will be provided; participants may bring other beverages. Don't forget your jacket, as desert nights cool off quickly. If you plan to take photographs, be mindful of the cactus and uneven ground. Cowboy boots optional!
Evening: Watch the sun set, and the stars emerge as the campfire crackles. Then sing a song or two under the western sky. This will wrap up the week's experiences in the Valley of the Sun -- Scottsdale and Phoenix. Return to the hotel for a brief program wrap-up and farewells.
Activity note: Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Say your final good-byes to new-found friends as you depart for home or other destinations. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!


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Survivors include her sons, Dustin Ray Campbell of Missouri and James Tichy of California; daughter, Jenniefer Jordan of Clarksville; parents, Tom and Pearl Lillis Goyett; and sisters, Lisa Goyett and La Trisha Petrosino, all of Colorado.
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The Secrets to Making Fast Food Appear Palatable
For millennia, man has questioned how Burger King tricks consumers by making Whoppers look edible in commercials. The answer is simple: In order to make fast food look good, you must make it even more disgusting.
"Buy Me That" was an awesome show from the late 80's and early 90's that exposed you, the consumer, to the secrets in the ad industry. And apparently the secret to making a burger look good is to keep it raw, paint it, slap it on cardboard, and brand it like cattle.


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US general Norman Schwarzkopf dies: report
A US official says retired General H Norman Schwarzkopf, who commanded the US-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in 1991, has died at the age of 78.
The official told the Associated Press that Schwarzkopf died on Thursday in Tampa, Florida.
The official wasn't authorised to release the information publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
A much-decorated combat soldier in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf was known popularly as ''Stormin' Norman'' for a notoriously explosive temper.
He lived in retirement in Tampa, where he had served in his last military assignment as commander-in-chief of US Central Command.
Former president George HW Bush, himself sick in intensive care in Texas, was first to issue a statement mourning the loss of the man he chose to lead the war that came to define both of their careers.
''Barbara and I mourn the loss of a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation,'' his statement said.
''A distinguished member of that Long Gray Line hailing from West Point, General Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomised the 'duty, service, country' creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great nation through our most trying international crises,'' Bush said.
''More than that, he was a good and decent man - and a dear friend. Barbara and I send our condolences to his wife Brenda and his wonderful family.''
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So cute! See more pics at Gossip Girls.
Thanks, Jenna!
July 30, 2009
Nikki & Kellan goofing off at Express TXT L8TR event last night
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Kellan looks sooo much better with dark hair. I really don't like the funky blonde do he's working right now.ReplyDelete
(maybe the hand jestures are throwing me off too!)
hehe theyre cute...thats a real laugh!!ReplyDelete
Nikki: "They recast Victoria?! Yeah right! Your are so funny Kellan!"ReplyDelete
Kellan: "Oh crap she thinks i'm kidding. She is gonna be PISSED."
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Blonde is Kellen's hair colourReplyDelete
Oh, they're so cutttee!! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 2:17 AM
Honestly, I DON'T get the Nikki Reed hate.ReplyDelete
She's adorable and funny and nice. In no way do I see her as a fame-whore..
- AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 6:15 AM
well i get the Nikki Reed hate.. she's not that interesting and yes, she's always seeking for attention.ReplyDelete
Kellan looks good<33
um she slept with rob thats why people hate her lolReplyDelete
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OSTERTAG, BOB: Sooner or Later
Long out of print, now reissued in limited edition metal boxes by Bob himself,Sooner or Later is a powerful piece (for sampler) derived from the sounds of a Salvadorian boy burying his father: a shovel striking rock, a voice, a buzzing fly. Some guitar sounds by Fred Frith are added in part two. This tells only of the sources; what Bob does with them is compelling and hypnotic.categories CC, SAPT, EL, CL
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June 4, 2009
KStew in Santa Monica Today
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- AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 9:47 PM
oh she looks like she just got out of a shower! Good for her! And the smile is so cute!makes her look her age for once. and the source of the pic-INFDaily is so mean. They mock both Kristen and Rob!ReplyDelete
I love it when she smiles. =DReplyDelete
I would like to warn you that the french New Moon poster was released today by SND (french equivalent for Summit).ReplyDelete
You can see it here: http://twilight-france.blogspot.com/2009/06/affiche-francaise-de-new-moon.html
The french title for New Moon is "Twilight Chapitre 2 : Tentation".
Isn't she filming the Runaways...or the Joan Jett story with Dakota Fanning?ReplyDelete
haha friends did you noticed that the car is the same car that appears in the photos of Rob and Kristen before the MTV Movie Awards?? It's the same car!!! hehe Anyway she looks great...same as always! hahaReplyDelete
*Ismarie* I believe the mini coop was spotted the day after (Monday) the MTV Movie Awards by x17. The black mini coop you'll see on this video at 2:53 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asp_M09U7oI&eurl=http%3A%2F%2F74%2E125%2E127%2E132%2Ftranslate%5Fc%3Fhl%3Den%26sl%3Des%26u%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Frobwardandkrisella%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F%26prev%3D%2Fsearch%253Fq&feature=player_embeddedReplyDelete
looks like Kristen's, however, we can only speculate at this point as we can't confirm driver. I'm 98.564% sure it's hers. . .
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 2:07 AM
she looks great in robs shades and his shirt.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 2:34 AM
That looks like Rob's shirt, the one he is always wearing. I'm not sure about the shades thou.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 2:53 AM
yup! definily looks like rob's shirt. i guess she just misses him...:)ReplyDelete
Okay seriously? Do you think thats Robs tshirt? She's so tiny, his tshirt would be hanging over her knees. lol! I know when I stole my boyfriends tshirts it was so I could smell his scent when he wasnt around. If it is Robs, I think thats sweet. Even if their not an item. And I dont think those are his shades. His have a golden nose band, not black.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 3:38 AM
those are the same shades she wore when she arrived at the santa monica photo shoot. those do look like robs shades in these pictures.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 3:42 AM
good grief kristen! have you ever heard of a bra! gosh after looking at all those pictures i've noticed she isn't wearing one. must be super hot in l.a. that day.ReplyDelete
OMG people you are seriously goin into the deep end of crazyness..Rob's shirt? Rob's Glasses? OMG, cause i guess that type of shirt was only made for him and ofcoure if she's wearing a gray tshirt it must be his, and the glasses seeing as they are also one of a kind and only made for Robert are also his glasses...i mean Seriously! you guys are goin a bit too far with those specualations i mean every little detail now from their clothes to everything is gonna turn into another rumor! ..its just ridiculousReplyDelete
I used to date a guy who was on the road all the time - he was on a racecar team. Whenever he left, I always made sure he left me one of his shirts.ReplyDelete
It is incredibly sweet if this is Rob's shirt!
Of course, that leaves him with what...3 left? ;-)
ugh I love how natural she is, all it is, is a tshirt and jeans and she looks hot haha, no fair.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 4:28 AM
hahahaha altho I'm not sure about the shirt and sunglasses, the car is in the x17 video. For more speculation...how about the fact that Kristen's not wearing the leather strap watch that she used to ALWAYS wear? lol..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 4:58 AM
i noticed that too. the brown leather watch... i wonder...hmmm???ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 5:10 AM
Did MA give her the brown leather watch? She started wearing some other watch at mtv movie awards....also, can anyone help me on all the rings she wears?ReplyDelete
The shirt could be rp....
- thparkleJune 5, 2009 at 6:00 AM
How cute is Kristen? I love that she's smiling in this pic as well.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 6:03 AM
I don't want to sound like a perve but I think someone mentioned it above. But yeah she's not wearing a bra and that's kinda hot!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 6:42 AM
i love this picture, it's nice to see her smiling :) and she looks great, natural and beautiful!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 9:25 AM
To Dilia,ReplyDelete
a totally agree with you! its like a madness...I've also read some speculations that a t-shirt with New York on it, she was wearing cuz Rob is in NY and she miss him so much so that she choose that tshirt;p or her new black wach must also be his( i dont think i have ever seen him wearing any watch)And her grey t-shirt she was wearin on one of the concerts in Vancover and short after this she was riding on Michaels back so i dont think Rob has given it to her:) come on people you speculations are ridiculous
- TwilightBritJune 5, 2009 at 6:25 PM
She looks cute and comfy in these pics.ReplyDelete
And, for anyone wondering, someone was able to prove that a shirt that Kristen was wearing several days ago was indeed the same shirt worn by MA at some point in the past (used pics to demonstrate). Whether or not that proves that MA and Kristen are still together remains to be seen. I'd love to see Rob and Kristen get together, but I'm perfectly content with whatever makes these two the happiest.
- AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Im actualy thinking that if I were Michael Angarano and was still dating Kristen Stewart i would dump her.ReplyDelete
I mean is ok to hear a couple of rumors, but to have to see everyday all the tabloids and newspapers and internet and everything filled with stories of how his significant other is inlove with someone els would certainly be grounds for breaking up.
Well yeah reading about Kristen and Rob daily would be grounds to break up with her if Michael A. had actually seen her or been seen with her in the last 5 weeks. How long has she been back in LA? And where was he at the MTV awards?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 6, 2009 at 10:59 AM
How do we know she hasnt talked to him or seen him since she's been in LA..the pap follow her YES but they are not with her 24/7 and neither are any of us.ReplyDelete
The only way to really know what's goin on with this peoples life is for them to come out and say it themselves.


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In my last column, I talked about how to "Become Your Own Rainmaker." The column included simple but important steps to bringing in more sales for your video business and establishing better connections with your potential. Welcome to Part 2 of the series that I hope will turn you all into rainmakers.
In this article, my plan is to dispel the myth that we don't have repeat customers in our line of work. It ain't true! Although none of us should ever hope to film a bride or groom's second wedding, we need to be on point to always be at the top of their minds, especially in an economy like this.
How do we do that? By creating fans of our businesses. These families that you serve want to be your next raving salesperson—a walking billboard, a megaphone, for you! These brides, grooms, and parents aren't going to be purchasing another wedding film, but what about the sister, youngest daughter, co-worker, college roommate, or church friend of theirs who's next in line? If you aren't at the top of their minds or haven't made a huge impact on them, those referrals are pretty hard to come by. I'd like to share with you some practical things we do at Life Stage Films that get clients raving about our art and their experiences with us.
Handwritten NotesI know it sounds so simple that I am insulting your intelligence, but it's a sad truth that most people don't get or even expect handwritten letters in the mail anymore. It's much easier to send a text or a quick email, which is exactly why sending handwritten notes to your past, current, and future clients is an easy path to someone's heart. We have custom notecards with our logo on them that we send at least three times a year: once when they book us, once after the wedding thanking them for having us, and once at Christmastime. I'll admit, sending and writing out personalized Christmas cards for the past 2 years worth of clients is not something we look forward to. However, the return we get from allowing our clients to personally connect with our family is worth it.
Take Advantage of Social MediaI know that I will have folks that disagree with me on this practice, but we actually add our new brides and grooms to our Facebook friends. We even friend them after the sale is done and tell them why we do it. Why do we do it? By allowing our client families to see posts from us for as much as a full year before their booked event, they not only get more excited when they see other weddings we post but, by the time we show up for the wedding, they feel like they know us already. They comment on posts, pictures, and videos. They say "Happy Birthday," and so do we. Even if you're wary about opening up your personal lives too much to your clients, it's now easier than ever to customize your privacy settings in Facebook so you can hide certain things. Hide what you need to, but as much as you can, go beyond business and start doing "life" with your clients!
Referrals ... to Them! Not only is Facebook a great tool for your clients to connect to you, but it also helps you connect with them. After every booking, we find out what our brides, grooms, and their parents do for a living. If we didn't have a chance to ask during the sales consultation (which tells us a lot about their "budget"), we can get on Facebook to see their occupations. And what's the best way for someone to immediately appreciate you? Refer them and their businesses! Our typical couples are very affluent, and if they don't run their own businesses, it's a safe bet their parents do. Even 2 years later, I'll still refer a past bride to anyone I can-especially when she happens to be one of the best dentists in town. Take an active role in learning how your clients make a living so that you can do your best to send them business anytime you can. The more you do, the more they are going to remember not only your kindness but your video product and its impact on their lives as well.
Blog—SeriouslyWe all know that blogging is important marketing for our businesses. But if you're anything like me, blogging is usually the last thing on your priority list as an artist and business owner. At least it was until I tried something out-and it worked. I realized that by posting to the blog only once a month (if that), I wasn't creating a need for "fans" to follow us on the blog. They were trained to have no urgent reason to check the blog, because they knew it never got updated. I noticed that when we started updating the blog at least eight to 10 times a month or two to three times a week, our traffic exploded!
And why wouldn't it? We found simple things to publish that didn't necessarily have to be a couple's polished highlights film or trailer. We found small clips from the previous week's wedding that we thought others might find funny or inspiring. We started writing articles; things that gave value to potential brides who were stumbling on our site. Make your blog a resource, not just a portfolio, and you'll see the crowd of raving fans and your business will grow.
Be BOLDYou'd probably agree with me that most of our "About Us" pages sound exactly the same. Not a great vehicle to create fans, huh?
We decided that a great way to create a buzz for Life Stage Films and set us apart from our competitors was to do something that's never been done before: a rap video about us. As of this writing, the jury is still out on the effectiveness of the video, but I can promise you this: In an economy like this, I have a huge obligation to my family and my future clients to raise the bar. Do you think that even if a bride doesn't book us, she will still forward this video about these "silly" videographers she found to her friends and bridesmaids? I'm betting she will. Find your equivalent of a rap video. Do something outside the box that gets people talking about your company.
It's More Fun Playing to a Sold-Out CrowdWhy do all this? Why do you need fans? Because marketing has changed. It's not just about a product anymore. It's about a relationship. And people love being a part of a "tribe" of like-minded and similar people. You just have to lead them to it. (That's the message of one of my favorite business books that I've mentioned before in my columns, Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin.)
And don't forget, the biggest reason you need to create fans for your business is to maintain and grow your business while spending less on advertising, which means not only more quality leads and referrals for you but more money stays in your pocket instead of spending it on an outdated bridal magazine ad. So get out there and create some fans. Cheers to your sold-out crowd!
Matt Davis (coaching at lifestagefilms.com) of Life Stage Films has been described as the "Head Coach of Wedding Videography," providing one-on-one business coaching as well as group coaching webinars. A featured speaker at both WEVA 2009 and IN[FOCUS] 2010, as well as a multiple CEA award winner and 2009 EventDV 25 All-Star, he is based in Wilmington, N.C.


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Update: Man, 21, back in custody after stabbing in Norwich
PUBLISHED: 15:58 30 May 2014 | UPDATED: 17:15 02 June 2014
A 21 year old man has been remanded in custody charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Riverside Road, in Norwich.
Luqman Ali, of York Road, Great Yarmouth, is charged with attempted murder, obstructing a police officer and driving without a licence or insurance
The charges relate to an incident on Friday, April 18, when Beston Adbul Kadir, 31, was attacked on Riverside Road, between Gas Hill and Rosary Road, suffering stab wounds to his face and neck.
Ali had his bail rescinded at Norwich Crown Court and was returned to custody.
His next hearing is due on August 18.
Last week Kamal Hajizada, 25, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody by magistrates accused of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He is also due back in court on August 18.
Police said no further action will be taken against a 35-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident,


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Sports Programme
6 sports made up the Programme of the first Commonwealth Games in Hamilton 1930; Athletics, Aquatics (Swimming & Diving), Boxing, Lawn Bowls, Rowing, and Wrestling.
Now each candidate city looking to host a Commonwealth Games must include a minimum of 10 core sports on their Programme: Aquatics (Swimming), Athletics, Badminton, Boxing (Men) with an option to add Women's events, Hockey (Men & Women), Lawn Bowls, Netball (Women), Rugby Sevens (Men) with an option to add Women's Sevens, Squash and Weightlifting.
They can then include up to an additional 7 from a list of optional sports/disciplines: Archery, Basketball (Men & Women), Beach Volleyball (Men & Women), Canoeing, Cycling (Road and/or Mountain Bike and/or Track), Diving (as part of Aquatics), Gymnastics (Artistic and/or Rhythmic), Judo, Open Water Swimming (as part of Aquatics), Rowing, Sailing, Shooting (Clay Target and/or Fullbore and/or Pistol & Small Bore), Softball (Men & Women), Synchronised Swimming (as part of Aquatics), Table Tennis, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Taekwondo, Triathlon and Wrestling.
The CGF and International Paralympic Committee have also established a list of 4 core Para-Sports for elite athletes with a disability, which host cities must include. They can then include events from up to an additional 3 listed optional Para-Sports but not exceeding 20 events, which must be fully integrated into the overall Sports Programme.
Regulation 6 of the CGF Constitutional Documents outlines the factors and criteria considered by the CGF's Sports Committee and Executive Board for new sports in the Programme of the Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Youth Games Programme must consist of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 sports, with no more than 2 team sports, selected by the host city. Athletics and Swimming (long or short course) are compulsory and the other sports must be chosen from those classed as either core or optional by the CGF.
The next 2 editions of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa in 2015 and St Lucia in 2017.


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Creating great video takes more than just video that looks good—it takes audio to stimulate our auditory sense. Combined with vision, these two senses have the powerful ability to engage our emotions. Since the movie world went from silent films to "talkies" in 1926, audio has been an integral part of the movie-going experience. Technological advancements moved audio forward from wax to magnetic tape to optical storage and monoraul, to stereo, to surround sound. Audio is so important to motion pictures that 56 years after the original "talkie," George Lucas and Thomlinson Holman developed the THX standard to ensure a high-quality and accurate theater playback of their movie soundtracks.
In the world of the event video producer it is understandable that audio is often given short shrift, as video is so visual and the association of video and videographer is much stronger than audio to videographer. But this lack of semantic connection does not mean that we can ignore the audio component of video. In fact, we have all experienced the heightened emotional response that good audio can have on a wedding video. Think of the impact of a mother's narration of her daughter's bridal prep, the sounds of a symphony instrumental for the highlight, and especially the ability to hear the groom's tear-filled whisper of "I do" during the wedding vows. Good audio allows the viewer to escape from their present reality and feel emotions of the wedding day. Bad audio yanks them away from that reality and reminds them that they are watching a video and negatively impacts their perception of the quality of the overall production.
In a live stage production, audio is such an integral part of the events we capture that without audio, the video is an incomplete rendition of the original. I experienced this the first time I filmed a tap dance number and tried to rely only on my shotgun microphone mounted on my camera at the back of the theater. The taps were barely audible and when I tried to bring up the levels in post, I also brought up the background noise, which was not desirable. It is much easier to work with audio that has a strong signal-to-noise ratio, and your goal with capturing audio is to ensure that you isolate the varied sources so that you can balance them in post.
My current setup is much improved, and in a two-camera shoot I use three audio channels. On the first camera, both channels take a line feed from the soundboard that isolates the music and announcements. This track is so important that I find it is easier to have the audio going to both tracks so that when I use my circumaural headphones to monitor for problems, I get a signal in both ears. On the second camera I use both audio channels. Channel 1 is the stage track that captures tap shoe sounds, stage vocals, and the sounds from any other noise-generating prop that shows up on stage. Channel 2 is the ambient audio from the camera's shotgun microphone and is used for applause. Once the shoot is done, I edit to the isolated soundboard track. On my second pass I add my titles and dissolves and I mix in the applause and stage-mic tracks when required.
Technically, I find that the most difficult track to get the right settings on is the line feed from the soundboard. Ideally, you want the line level from the soundboard to go into your camera with an XLR cable without any problems. I've noticed that with my PD170, I just cannot get the line feed from certain soundboards to come into my camera without sounding overmodulated, regardless of how low a level the signal is. I've found a few solutions for this problem, and alternate between them depending on what equipment I have left at my disposal. They include using either my Sennheiser wireless transmitter and receiver, my Shure inline attenuator, or my portable Behringer mixer.
I like to have isolated audio tracks as much as possible as its gives me the most control outside of running the soundboard myself. Last year one of my theaters decided to set up and mix tap mics into the soundboard feed for me. At first I was excited that I could skip the step of temporarily installing my own mics, but when it came time to do the edit I realized that the soundboard technician was turning off the stage mic when there were no tap numbers and occasionally forgot to turn it back on. To compensate for this missing track I used the ambient track from the shotgun on the camera closest to the stage, but the audio didn't sound as precise as the tap feed would have. This year I'm going to run my own tap mic.
In the event video world, there are four types of videographers: Those you can count on for good audio, those you can't count on for good audio, and those who can't count. Make your audio count.
Shawn Lam, MPV is owner/operator of Vancouver-based Shawn Lam Video and a speaker at WEVA Expo and the 4EVER Group's Video 07.


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Residents of Belleville, home to Western Yell County's elementary school, and Havana, home to the high school, have coordinated a series of fundraisers in hopes of raising a portion of the estimated $180,000 they believe they need to keep the school district in operation, including a golf tournament, a chili cook-off, and a silent auction.
A majority of the money needed could also come from spending cuts, which the school board is currently considering.
"It's not necessarily the money being raised," said Linda Taylor, president of Western Yell County's school board. "We've got several avenues."
Taylor said the district owns a piece of land it is attempting to sell, in addition to cutting expenditures.
"The best thing in our opinion that we can do is cut some excess," she said. "It's hard to cut personnel, but that looks like where we're headed. At the board meeting Monday night, we'll have to sit down and look real closely at what can be cut."
But a portion of the cuts could possibly come without layoffs, as several teachers in the district with maxed salaries plan to retire, giving the district the opportunity to replace those teachers with new ones at an entry salary.
The schools' difficulties arise from a lack of students, which has been partly in due to a sluggish local economy after several businesses, most notably Petit Jean Poultry, closed down, causing local residents to have to move elsewhere for jobs, according to Heather Laster, member of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, who has been a part of the fundraising committee for the district. That left the school district as a primary employer for many in the area.
"We have two businesses in town," Laster said. "Our school is our biggest employer. If we lose that, then eventually, we're going to lose our business."
In addition to being a source of jobs, the school has also been a source of pride for Laster.
"I've got a daughter and son in school, and the daughter is blind. The school has been good to her — they've gotten thousands of dollars in equipment for her through a grant and worked with her. She's a grade-A student. It scares me that she might have to go to another school."
"And plus, our school is ranked 15th in the state," Laster added. "I think it's ridiculous that a school with that high of a ranking is on the chopping block."
Donations to the district can be received at P.O. Box 238, Belleville, AR 72824. A bank account for the booster club is located at Chambers Bank in Danville, and the PayPal account is email@example.com. To follow fundraising events, like the "Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce" and the "Save our School Western Yell County" pages on Facebook. To help with fundraisers, contact Heather Laster at (479) 495-0249.
Laster said all the funds raised for the district will go to the school, regardless of annexation or consolidation.
"We feel confident that the school will be saved, but if it is annexed or consolidated, the money will go towards the new school, because it will be considered our new school," she said.


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Vol State offers several academic programs in what is called the Fast-Track format. Students move through a Fast-Track program as a group, learning and studying together. The programs have extra academic support and have specific people assigned to watch over student progress. There are differences in the programs. Some are accelerated in pace to allow students to achieve a certificate or degree quickly. Other programs are designed for working students to complete with a work-minded class schedule. They all provide a clear path of coursework. The ultimate goal of Fast-Track is to help students succeed.
Certificates are similar to degrees in that they are a Tennessee Board of Regents approved measure of academic attainment. They are often used for career-oriented programs to provide a stepping stone into the workplace. They can be achieved in a shorter amount of time than a full degree. They can also lead to full associate degree programs in some subjects.
This is a list of current Fast-Track programs. Click on the link for specifics about the program. Contact the faculty member listed for each program for details on how to enroll. All students will need to apply to the college first. That can be done through the Office of Admissions. Some students may need to complete Learning Support classes before starting some programs, if they have test scores that fall below a certain level in Math, English, and Reading.
- Criminal Justice Fast-Track
- The Criminal Justice technical certificate fast-track program is an accelerated version of the 18 credit-hour Criminal Justice technical certificate program. This fast-paced version allows students to complete the curriculum in one semester.
- Contact: email@example.com or call (615) 230-3787
- Early Childhood Education Fast-Track
- The accelerated format will guide students through the program as a group, allowing students to complete the Early Childhood technical certificate by attending classes one night per week with online components. This certificate can lead to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Contact: email@example.com or call (615) 230-3380
- Logistics Fast-Track
- The accelerated Logistics & Supply Chain Management technical certificate is a fast-paced program with online coursework that can lead a student to career opportunities in transportation, distribution, manufacturing, and supervision. The accelerated technical certificate allows students to complete the 16-credit-hour curriculum in one semester.
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Jeff Green's career hasn't turned out the way you would have projected early on, and more often than not he's resigned to being an idle perimeter threat on the Celtics. Having said that, he's better than Pietrus and Kleiza, and could add more consistent three-point shooting (like he did in year 2), and given how at this point trading Bargnani is addition by subtraction, this looks attractive.
From a salary POV, his contract is slightly below Bargnani per year but is one year longer, so this trade definitely has long-term impact which the Raptors have to seriously consider. The alternative is to trade Bargnani for a near-term expiring deal so you can truly shed yourself of him. In short, get Green if you see him as a nucleus to what you're doing in Toronto and not for the sake of getting rid of Bargnani.


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Went out to scout for some tourney quality sheeps. Our trip to Nassasu was a bust three weeks ago so we didn't even bother with the sheeps until yesterday. We fished end of sisters creek and worked the structure all the way to Nassau sound. We found the big ones in the deepest part of the bridge. Yesterday was the day we lost more sheeps than we caught. Everytime a monster sheep was lost my heart sank! Ended the day with about 6 of 'em all from 7 to 8 pounds and a couple of keeper sea bass. The fish were caught on fiddlers.
This time last year the sheeps were in the river in large numbers that even a 5 year old girl with a barbie pole can look like a great sheepherder but we are yet to see large numbers of 'em on a consistent basis this year. Hopefully the whole season won't be disappointing!
Here are some pictures!


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The Indirect Impact of the Diesel Price Rise
The recent diesel price increase will raise more than just your gas bill – it's likely to bump up your apartment maintenance charges, public transport costs, and even the cost of fish.
Earlier this month, India announced a formula to allow oil companies to increase diesel price periodically for individuals, and ended all subsidies for bulk users.
Following this, on Jan 17, oil companies raised the diesel price for buyers at gas stations by half a rupee to 47.65 rupees ($0.88) a liter in Delhi. But for bulk users – defined as anyone who's not an individual—diesel cost went up by effectively 11 rupees a liter to more than 60 rupees ($1.1) a liter (Fuel prices vary from state to state due to local taxes).
Bulk buyers, like the Indian Railways, Indian Army, housing complexes and bus companies, together buy 18% of all diesel sold in the country.
Some of them now expect to pass on their higher costs to individuals.
First among these could be large apartment complexes in the suburbs of Delhi — like Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Noida — which use diesel for generators that provide back-up electricity. These suburbs are notorious for long stretches of power blackouts.
According to one estimate, residents of large complexes in these areas could be asked to pay 20% to 30% more for every unit of back-up power.
Shopping mall operators say they may have to raise rents for shop owners, because these malls also rely on diesel generators for power back-up.
"In Gurgaon, there are power supply cuts of up to six hours a day and in summer months that goes up to 10 hours a day," J.K. Gupta, head of one of Gurgaon's largest malls, Sahara Mall, told India Real Time.
For now, Mr. Gupta said he hopes the government would not count malls like his – which use up to 15,000 liters a month of diesel – as bulk buyers.
An official with state-run Indian Oil said no decision has been taken on any such exemption yet.
One of the largest bulk users of diesel is the Indian Railways, which expects its fuel cost to rise by more than $600 million a year.
However, a price increase in train fares doesn't seem imminent, partly because this is a touchy issue politically. Also, Indian Railways increased prices earlier this month by 3.6% to 39%, depending on the type of train facilities.
But it may only be a matter of time before costs for public transport goes up. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, which runs public buses in the southern state, has said it is likely to raise bus fares to pass on its higher costs to the consumer.
Some bus companies are seeking ways to get away without paying the bulk diesel price.
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation says it has stopped stocking up on diesel and is asking buses to buy the fuel in gas stations instead. "This will…delay passengers because of queues at gas stations, but what choice do we have," an official of the corporation told India Real Time on condition of anonymity.
One less-expected impact of the diesel price increase would be for tourists visiting Goa – they may be forced to forgo Goan seafood delicacies or pay much higher prices. Fisherman in the coastal state have gone on strike since Friday, because higher diesel prices make it expensive to run their fishing trawlers. "We have decided that all the fish markets will have to be shut down from Tuesday," John Mendes, All Goa Fishermen's Federation president told the state's Herald newspaper.
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The Gaston County Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) was recently recognized across North Carolina as a Top Chapter in Growth, International Development, and Community Service.
The Gaston County Jaycees were recognized on Feb. 9 in Greenville as the Top Chapter in the state for Membership Growth, tying Raleigh.
�In 2012 Forbes magazine ranked Raleigh as the fourth fastest growing city in the United States by population, for the Gaston County Jaycees to tie them in growth is something the entire community can support,� said Ryan Schrift , 2012 president.
In addition to Membership Growth, the Gaston County Jaycees were also recognized for the top project in the state for International Development for hosting the North Carolina Junior Chamber Mid-Year Convention this past summer at the Gastonia Conference Center. The convention was a three day event attracting top young professionals from across North Carolina, South Carolina, representatives across the United States, and internationally.
The Jaycees Annual Back to Shopping Project, where they take underprivileged school-aged children school shopping, won second place across North Carolina in Community Service.
�The awards in 2012 exemplify the diversity and strength in which our local chapter operates,� said Andrea Grenier , 2013 president. �We are excited about where we are at but even more excited about the opportunity of our organization and Gaston County as a whole going forward.�
The Gaston County Jaycees are a young professionals group that focuses on leadership development, community service, friendship, team building, and networking. Anyone between the ages of 21-41 interested in becoming involved with the Gaston County Jaycees should contact Andrea Grenier at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The group will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday Spindle City Caf� on Main Avenue in downtown Gastonia. The program will be an expert panel to ask free questions in accounting, insurance, legal, and investing)
Individual Gaston County Jaycees Recognized by North Carolina
Jason Shoemaker was inducted into the Cardinal Corps of the North Carolina Jaycees. The Corps recognizes individuals who have displayed a continuous and ongoing record of outstanding service and involvement in the North Carolina Jaycees. Shoemaker is currently Legal Counsel for the NC Jaycees and a partner at Mullen Holland & Cooper.
Ryan Schrift, 2012 President of the Jaycees was recognized with the Charles Hawkins Outstanding Local Chapter President Award by the North Carolina Jaycees. Schrift is currently the chairman of the board for the Gaston County Jaycees and a wealth advisor with R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management.


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Movie night is sponsored by the Barron Park Association, with a $1,000 grant from the City of Palo Alto's Know Your Neighbors program. And yes, there will be free popcorn — for as long as it lasts, she said.
Kou has been looking for ways to celebrate Barron Park's cultural diversity and get neighbors acquainted. She spearheaded a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration that included lion dancers and traditional foods earlier this year. This time she's going for a more universally appealing experience, and the drive-in represents American tradition, she said.
"It's a fun thing to do; it's a wholesome family event that we don't have much anymore. So I thought, 'Why not have it in the park?' Instead of driving, we can ride our bike or walk in," she said.
Residents sent her movie ideas by email.
"Shrek" received the most votes. Barron Park donkeys Miner 49er and Perry, who was the model for the donkey in "Shrek," were to be in attendance.
"I planned to have them come in on a red carpet and have a photo opportunity," she said.
But she could not obtain a movie-rental license for the film.
"'Wall-E' was a close second, and it's just as fun," she said.
Real robots are welcome to attend, she added.
Trevor Nielsen, a Gunn High School junior and member of the Gunn Robotics Team, said he will bring "Omega Supreme," a waist-high, crab-like creation made of aluminum, Lexan, steel and fiberglass. About 40 students created the red-and-black robot, which can shoot Frisbees and climb a pyramid. In March, the team won the FIRST Robotics Competition regional award in Utah for its work. They also competed in other regionals and the world championship in St. Louis, Mo., he said.
Nielsen plans to show off the robot's Frisbee-shooting capabilities as part of the July 27 event.
"I want to get middle school kids excited about it," he said.
Building the robot was "incredibly challenging." It took the team six weeks of working every day after school until 9 p.m. and 10 hours a day on weekends, he said.
July 27 is also International Dance Day, and Kou hopes kids and their parents will teach others the dances of their cultures.
With any luck, Kou said, people will be inspired to get to know each other better and to venture out of their comfort zones.
"It's about respecting each other and everyone — being a neighborhood and helping neighbors. It's about learning the other side of these people. We see one side of everybody, but there are so many private things you don't know."
Barron Park's Neighborhood Movie Night will start at 7:30 p.m. with the robot viewing and a social. The film will start at dusk. Residents are encouraged to bring their own snacks and blankets.
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Committees and Task Forces
This page offers links to information about the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and its subsidiary bodies (Executive Committee, Committees and Task Forces); the U.S. Codex Structure (steering committees, delegates, committee chairs) and the U.S. Codex Office.
U.S. Codex Structure
The United States participates fully in Codex activities. Representatives of several Departments and Agencies serve as members of the policy or technical committees, delegates to Codex meetings, or committee Chairs.
CAC and Executive Committee
- Codex Almentarius Commission (CAC)
CAC is an intergovernmental body with over 180 members, within the framework of the Joint Food Standards Programme established by the FAO and WHO.
- Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC)
CCEXEC acts as the Executive organ of the Commission between sessions and serves as the standards management body.
Subsidiary Bodies: Committees and Task Forces
Codex committees prepare draft Standards, Codes of Practice, and Guidelines for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. These pages offer background information, documents for comment, and selected documents related to the current session.
General Subject Committees develop standards that apply to all commodity committees.
- Food Additives (CCFA)
- Contaminants in Foods (CCCF)
- Food Hygiene (CCFH)
- Food Import and Export Certification and Inspection Systems (CCFICS)
- Food Labelling (CCFL)
- General Principles (CCGP)
- Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS)
- Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU)
- Pesticide Residues (CCPR)
- Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF)
Commodity Committees develop standards for specific classes of foods.
- Cereals, Pulses and Legumes (CCCPL)
- Cocoa Products and Chocolate (CCCPC)
- Fats and Oils (CCFO)
- Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP)
- Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV)
- Meat Hygiene (CCMH)
- Milk and Milk Products (CCMMP)
- Natural Mineral Waters (CCNMW)
- Processed Fruits and Vegetables (CCPFV)
- Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH)
- Sugars (CCS)
- Vegetable Proteins (CCVP)
Regional Coordinating Committees define the problems and needs of the region concerning food standards and food control.
- Africa (CCAFRICA)
- Asia (CCASIA)
- Europe (CCEURO)
- Latin America and the Caribbean (CCLAC)
- Near East (CCNEA)
- North America and the South West Pacific (CCNASWP)
ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Forces are short term, single issue committees.
- Animal Feeding (TFAF)
- Antimicrobial Resistance (TFAMR)
- Foods Derived from Modern Biotechnology (TFMB)
- Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Food (TFQFF)
Contact Information for the U.S. Codex Office
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I forgot what literature says, but mine goes back in bag it came it, minus poles in a separate bag. I like to carry my poles separate anyhow. The tent bag is probably 20"X 9 or 10", guessing. Not hard to carry on my GSA1200 backseat, solo. 2up, you may consider this a bigger challenge or tow a trailer. I have the green one, LIKE. After a few setups, you get better at it too. My 1st attempt had me slow, maybe 12 minutes. And now much quicker in maybe 7 minutes or less, she is livable. I've never seen a simpler BIG tent setup, therefore I own one now. This has eliminated my parawing sun shade setup and smaller tent, which ALL took forever to get camp set. Randy
Wife and I have packed the GSA1200 2up camping and its overloaded by 100+ lbs.. Bike did very well, never knew the weight was that heavy on board, as we crossed the USA. GSA is an exception to the rule, as one of the BMWs that loads really well and easy. Running heavy though is a personal choice and not always safe, so know yours and bike limits really well! A trailer is so much better for two if camping and needing to be comfy. I see two up's all the time at rallies and camping off one bike. USUALLY quite a picture and heavily loaded every time. Not a new phenom either, as decades have passed and I have been to rallies all over and the packing BMWs is always a sight to see and what folks get on board. Somebody could do a picture essay book on this alone, lol. My GSA runs right at 950/1000 lbs. when I travel far, solo and all my camp on board, full of gas. Gross for this bike is 1050 lbs. Add wife and we were over, mentioned above...Randy


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Can You Solve This Mind-Bending Conundrum?
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Although Max dissected his algorithm operation by operation, trying different test values to see what would happen, he was getting nowhere fast...
I've just been fighting with a mind-bending conundrum. This is all part of my ongoing Inamorata Prognostication Engine project. I'm currently working on the code to calculate how many days it is until the next full moon, a time that -- experience has shown -- can be somewhat troublesome with regards to one's Inamorata.
The problem was that my code was producing unexpected results. I was starting to pull my hair out. By yesterday, I was contemplating posting a blog asking for your help. But I was mulling things over in the wee hours of this morning when I thought, "Hang on just a minute. Could it be that...?" It could indeed! The bottom line is that I've tracked down the root of my problem and everything is once again running smoothly in "The House of Max," but for a moment there I thought I was losing my mind.
What? You think you could have sorted this out faster than I? Well, let's see, shall we? The remainder of this blog reflects my musings from yesterday, February 20, 2014, before I'd worked out what I was doing wrong...
Remember that I'm working with an Arduino, so my float variables have only around 6 to 7 decimal digits of precision. The output from my real time clock shows me that today's date (at the time of this writing) is February 20, 2014. Since today is indeed the February 20, I'm happy so far.
I use this date to calculate today's Julian day number and obtain a value of 2456709. I bounce over to the USNO website to confirm that they are in agreement with me and that today does indeed correspond to a Julian day number of 2456709. I'm still smiling.
Next, I go to the MoonPhases.Info website and look up the full moon dates for 2014 as illustrated below.
Purely for the sake of a quick test, I use the date of the most recent full moon -- February 14, 2014 -- as my reference point (any full moon in the past 1,000 years would do, so later I intend to replace this reference with something more appropriate, like a full moon that fell on April 1, or one that occurred on the day that something interesting or relevant happened -- do you have any suggestions?).
But we digress... I enter February 14, 2014 as the date of the reference full moon into my code, which calculates that this corresponds to a Julian day number of 2456703. Since this was only six days ago, and since 2456709 2456703 = 6, I think we can safely say that we're still on track.
But this is where my smile turns upside down into a frown, because my Arduino now tells me that -- after performing some heroic calculations -- it has determined that there are 21 days until the next full moon and that the date of that full moon will be March 13, 2014. I would say "Close, but no cigar," except that this is not even particularly close. The actual date, as shown in the image above, should be March 16, 2014, which is 24 days in our future. "Oh dear," I said to myself (or words to that effect).
In a moment I'll show you the code I'm using to calculate how many days there are to the next full moon. From there, we can calculate the actual date of the next full moon. But first, let me walk you through the reasoning process I went through to determine what algorithm to use (remember that, as for most things in life, I'm making all of this up as I go along).
Purely for the sake of a starting-point example, let's assume that our universe has only been in existence for a little over 100 days. Let's also assume that a full moon occurs every 10 days on the dot -- that is, there was full moon on days 10, 20, 30, 40, etc. Let's pick one of these full moons as our reference full moon -- say the one that occurred on day 100.
Now, let's assume that we are currently on day number 134 in our hypothetical universe. So, the number of days (the "difference" or 'd') between today and our reference full moon is 134 - 100 = 34. We know that the period ('p') of our moon's orbit is 10 days. What we want to do is to divide the number of days 'd' by the period 'p' and keep the remainder. In computer terms, when performing integer math, we have two types of divide operation available to us:
// Standard divide operation; remainder is lost
d / p = 34 / 10 = 3
// Modulo divide operation; returns the remainder
d % p = 34 % 10 = 4
In our terms, this remainder of 4 equates to 4 days. Thus, since the period of our moon's orbit is 10 days, the number of days to the next full moon is p - 4 = 6. Furthermore, since we know that today's number is 134, we therefore know that the next full moon will occur on day 134 + 6 = 140. Tra la!
Of course, our test as described above was based on integer math operations. If we had been dealing with real numbers, then d / p = 34 / 10 = 3.4. If we now throw away the integer part of this result to leave a remainder of 0.4, we have to multiply this by the period to obtain the number of days; that is, 0.4 x p = 0.4 x 10 = 4 days.


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Call to the people of the United States of America
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Call to the people of the United States of America
I am thinking that Andrew Cuomo should be arrested as one of America's Most Wanted. He should be tried for treason by purposefully violating the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of American and attempting to oppress its people. As a citizen of the United States I hereby level charges against Andrew Cuomo and any members of the government of the state of New York who supports him.
I charge him with violation of the 14th amendment:
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.
No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
I charge him with violation of the 2nd amendment:
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
I charge him with sedition and the planned violation of the fourth amendment and eigth amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Excessive bail shall not be required,
nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Lastly, I call upon Washington to enforce section three of the fourteenth amendment and remove those in power in the state of New York, and through election replace them.
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.
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