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General Information
General Company Information
What does Club Car do?
Club Car manufactures a wide range of gasoline, electric and diesel-powered small vehicles that are used to make moving people, equipment and materials more efficient, more cost effective and often simply more fun. Club Car is best known for its golf cars and utility vehicles that have long been considered market leaders on the course. Club Car also manufactures golf cars, utility and transportation vehicles for commercial, industrial and recreational purposes.
Where is Club Car located?
The Corporate Headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Augusta, Georgia, USA.
Investor and Philanthropic Information
Who owns Club Car?
Club Car is a publicly traded company and is part of worldwide Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is a global diversified firm providing products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Driven by a 100-year-old tradition of technological innovation, we enable our customers to create progress and a positive impact in their world.
Share Holder Information
See the Investor Relations section of Ingersoll Rand's website. Club Car trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "IR."
Does Club Car sponsor charities or community programs?
Club Car supports many charities and community programs. All requests must be in writing on organization letterhead. Requesting organizations must be 501c3 corporations. Please submit requests to:
Club Car Citizenship Council
P.O. Box 204658
Augusta, GA 30917
Fax: 706-869-9864
Career Information
How do I find out about employment at Club car or its parent company, Ingersoll Rand?
General Club Car career information can be found on our Career page. For job listings at Club Car, search for Club Car Job Postings on the Ingersoll Rand website.
Authorized Dealers and Distributors
About Club Car Dealers and Distributors
How do I contact the closest authorized Club Car dealer?
See the Dealer Locator page.
Do all Club Car dealers carry the same product?
No. Our dealers carry a variety of products from consumer golf cars to fleet golf cars to commercial and consumer utility vehicles. To find a dealer in your area for your particular product of interest, please visit our Dealer Locator.
Are all Club Car dealers also authorized service dealers?
All Club Car dealers that sell our product lines are authorized service dealers. To find your closest service dealer see the Dealer Locator page.
How do I find an international Club Car distributor?
International Club Car dealers and distributors may be found in the Dealer Locator.
Becoming a Club Car Authorized Dealer
How do I become a Club Car dealer?
Information about becoming a Club Car XRT utility vehicle dealer can be found at www.xrtdealer.clubcar.com. For information about becoming a dealer for another product line please call 800-CLUB CAR, extension 3, or complete the contact us form.
Vehicle and Accessory Information
Vehicle Information and Ways to Buy
Who can I contact about Club Car products?
Contact your local authorized dealer as they are your best resource for any product information, pricing and availability. The Club Car website is also an excellent resource for the latest information and details on all new Club Car products. Check back often for updates and details on new products.
Can the site help me decide which vehicle is best suited for me and my needs?
Yes, the Club Car website contains information about all of the current Club Car product lines. The website contains information including specifications, features, benefits and detailed pictures for you to determine which product would be best suited for you.
Can I buy Club Car products on-line?
Club Car consumers can purchase apparel and gift certificates any time by visiting www.clubcar.com and clicking on the
How can I find out if there are any recalls or product updates?
Current recalls are listed on www.clubcar.com in the lower left corner. Contact your local dealer for past recalls.
I am having trouble with my Club Car vehicle, where can I get help?
In the event that you are experiencing a problem please contact your local dealer. The dealer can provide service for your vehicle and will work with you to correct any problems that may arise.
What tires do you recommend other than the factory tires?
We only recommend using genuine Club Car original equipment factory tires.
How do I get a spare key for my vehicle?
Please contact your local dealer to purchase and additional key.
Do I need to install tire chains? How do I install tire chains?
You probably need to install tire chains if you are planning to operate in slippery conditions. Most turf tires do not have enough traction to operate in slippery conditions.
Getting started: Safety is always a #1 priority. Please follow the steps listed below.
Steps to install:
Can I deflate the tires to make the chain installation easier?
Yes, but it is normally not necessary. Deflating the tires adds another step to the process and only helps marginally. Also, it is easy to accidentally break the seal on the bead of the tire when the tires are deflated, making re-inflation without special equipment difficult.
Pricing, Promotions, Shipping
Where can I ask about promotional programs that might be going on?
We typically post marquee advertisements on the home page of this Web site for our current national promotions. Please contact your local dealer to find out about promotional programs.
How can I find pricing for a Club Car product?
Your local Club Car dealer can quote you current pricing for Club Car product and assist you in determining the correct product for your applications.
How can I find out what financing is available for Club Car products?
Click here to view current financing programs.
I ordered a new Club Car vehicle from my local dealer. When will it arrive?
Shipping times vary. Please contact your dealer as we provide them with information regarding confirmed orders. Your Club Car dealer can call their Vehicle Order Desk for the latest shipping information.
Parts and Accessories
Can you tell me the availability and pricing information for a specific part?
Check with your local authorized Club Car dealer for pricing and availability of any Club Car part. Your dealer will have current up-to-date pricing and availability information. Click here to find your nearest dealer.
How do I order parts and accessories?
Club Car Genuine Accessories and service parts are available only from our worldwide network of authorized Club Car dealers and distributors. For options and accessories, click here.
Can I buy parts or accessories directly from Club Car?
No, Club Car Genuine Parts are available only from our worldwide network of authorized Club Car dealers and distributors.
How can I find a part that has been discontinued?
Please contact your local dealer to find out what parts are current.
Can I order parts and/or accessories by telephone?
Club Car parts and/or accessories are only available through your local authorized Club Car dealer. Many Club Car dealers have their own websites and do have the capability for phone or web ordering. Please check with your local dealer to see if this option exists.
How can I find installation instructions for the accessory I've ordered?
Instructions should be included with the accessory.
How can I find parts manuals for my vehicle?
Select parts catalogs are available in hard copy form. Check with your local authorized Club Car dealer for availability.
How do you know if a part is a Club Car Genuine Part?
Chances are you're going to have your Club Car serviced or repaired at some point and you will require some replacement or maintenance parts. If work is done at an authorized Club Car dealer you should request your dealer use Club Car Genuine Parts for your vehicle to perform at its best.
Maintenance Support
Where can I find maintenance information for my vehicle?
Your Owner's Manual contains all relevant maintenance information regarding your vehicle. Visit the Owner's Manual link on the Resources tab to download a PDF copy or see your local authorized Club Car dealer to purchase a copy. Basic maintenance information for golf cars is available on the Brochures and Videos link in video format for both consumer and fleet vehicles.
Where can I get a service manual?
Maintenance and Service manuals are available from your local authorized Club Car dealer.
Where can I get the service referenced in a recall or service notification performed?
All service must be performed at an authorized Club Car dealer.
Does Club Car have an outstanding recall or service notification posted?
Past recall and service notifications are available through your local Club Car dealer or distributor. Current recalls are listed on www.clubcar.com in the lower left corner.
Why should I perform maintenance on my vehicle?
Careful periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle in the safest, most reliable condition. Inspection, adjustment and lubrication of important components are explained in the periodic maintenance schedule found in your owner's manual.
When should I perform maintenance on my vehicle?
Maintenance should be performed based on the schedule in your owner's manual and Maintenance Service Schedule.
How should I inspect my vehicle?
Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust and replace parts as necessary. When inspection reveals the need for replacement parts use genuine Club Car products available from your local Club Car dealer.
Who can perform maintenance on my vehicle?
Although you may perform your own maintenance it is best to have an authorized Club Car service center perform any necessary maintenance required for your vehicle. To find an authorized Club Car service center in your area visit our Dealer Locator.
Are specification charts available on the site?
Specification charts are available on the Web site for current models. To see if they are available for your model please choose your model then click on the Specs link.
Am I required to take my Club Car vehicle to an authorized Club Car dealer for service and maintenance work?
We recommend you have an authorized Club Car dealer service your vehicle. Using a non-authorized dealer may void your warranty.
Can I do my own oil changes?
Yes, but we request that you keep written records and copies of receipts showing the oil changes were done.
Brochures, Manuals, and Other Literature
How can I get a piece of literature on a Club Car product?
PDF versions of our literature are available on the Resources tab under the Brochures and Videos link as well as on our product pages. Click here and fill out the online form to have hard copy literature sent to you.
Where can I get an Owner's Manual?
Visit the Owner's Manual link on the Resources tab to download a PDF Copy or see your local authorized Club Car dealer to purchase a copy.
Are there publications for older models?
Yes. Visit the Owner's Manual link on the Resources tab to download a PDF copy, or see your local authorized Club Car dealer to purchase a copy.
Do you have manuals in other languages?
Yes. Depending on the product, owner's manuals may be available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Polish and Czech.
Customer Service and Warranty
Customer Service
How do I contact Club Car's Customer Service Department?
For customer or product related questions or comment, please call 800-CLUBCAR, extension 1, or visit the contact us page.
How long is my factory warranty on my Club Car vehicle?
The length of the warranty depends on the vehicle. Contact your dealer or distributor or review the warranty section in your owner's manual.
What is covered under my factory warranty?
Warranty coverage depends on the type of vehicle. Contact your dealer or distributor or review the warranty section in your owner's manual.
If I make modifications to my vehicle will it still be covered?
Club Car authorized accessories installed by a Club Car authorized service dealer are covered.
What happens if I sell the vehicle?
In some cases the warranty is transferable; please check with your local dealer for details.
How are repairs handled under my factory warranty?
If you experience problems with your vehicle take it to an authorized Club Car dealer. They will diagnose the problem and repair the vehicle. If it is covered by Club Car, the dealer will submit the required paperwork to Club Car on your behalf.
Does my factory warranty cover transporting the unit to and from the dealership?
No, it does not.
My Club Car vehicle is in need of repair, but the warranty has expired. Will assistance be offered to me?
An authorized dealer or distributor can assist you with identifying the issue with your vehicle. If needed, they can perform the repair work for you.
Is my factory warranty valid at all Club Car dealers?
Can I go to a non-Club Car dealer for warranty work?
No, only an authorized Club Car dealer or distributor may perform warranty work on your vehicle.
Is my warranty good outside of the United States?
Yes, at an authorized Club Car dealer or distributor.
How long is the factory spare parts warranty?
If you experience a problem with an OEM spare part, please contact your local authorized Club Car dealer for guidance.
How long is the factory warranty on my Club Car accessory?
Coverage depends upon your vehicle. Please refer to the Warranty section of your owner's manual or contact your local Club Car authorized dealer.
How do I transfer the warranty on my vehicle if I sell it? Is it transferable?
Please contact your authorized dealer or distributor for information on transferring the warranty on your vehicle, if applicable.
Remanufactured and Pre-Owned Vehicles
Remanufactured Vehicles
Where can I purchase a remanufactured vehicle?
Club Car offers certified remanufactured vehicles through our worldwide network of authorized Club Car dealers and distributors.
Can I buy a remanufactured vehicle direct from Club Car?
Club Car does business like a major automotive company. As such, we sell all products via our dealers and distributors.
What is the warranty on a remanufactured vehicle?
Gold Standard Remanufactured vehicles come standard with a three year limited Club Car warranty.
Can a used gas powered golf cart be remanufactured?
Check with your dealer for availability of all remanufactured products. Club Car does offer gas powered remanufactured vehicles. Check with your dealer for availability.
What colors are available for the Remanufactured vehicles?
The standard colors are: White, Beige, Dark Green, Red, Black, Classic Blue, Cayenne, Atlantic Blue Gray and Burgundy. You can also special order the vehicles in a custom paint. Please contact your local dealer for more information.
What options and accessories are available for these vehicles?
The most common options are available from the factory and include headlights, taillights, turn signals, private speed mode, canopies, etc. These items can be viewed on each model sheet. In addition, Club Car offers through our dealers a wide range of Aftermarket accessories such as all-weather enclosures, covers, hubcaps and gun racks. Contact your local dealer for a full offering.
How can I tell if a vehicle is a Certified Remanufactured vehicle?
All remanufactured vehicles are issued a new serial number plaque that is gold in color. This plaque can be found at the lower edge of the dashboard and allows a customer to easily identify the vehicle as a Club Car OEM product. In addition this newly issued serial number allows for warranty registration and tracking.
Do the Remanufactured vehicles come with canopies?
The golf car will come standard with a new, current style canopy top. Other models can be ordered with an optional canopy.
Pre-Owned Vehicles
Where can I buy used golf cars or other vehicles? Can I purchase direct from Club Car?
Club Car does business like a major automotive company. As such we sell all products via our dealers and distributors.
Do used golf cars or other used vehicles come with a warranty?
No, used vehicles are sold on an as-is basis. However, some factory remanufactured products come standard with a three year limited warranty.
How can I tell if my used golf car is a 36 volt, 48 volt or IQ system?
If the charger plug that inserts into your Club Car is rectangular you have a 36 volt vehicle. If your charger plug is round with 3 prongs it is a 48 volt vehicle. A vehicle with our IQ System will also have a round charger plug, but will have a rocker switch for the Forward and Reverse options.
I need a set of golf car batteries. What kind should I buy?
When looking for a golf car battery first determine if you have a 36 volt or 48 volt vehicle. A 36 volt vehicle has six 6 volt batteries and a 48 volt vehicle has six 8 volt batteries or four 12 volt batteries. These are specialized "Deep Cycle Lead Acid" batteries designed for electric vehicle use. DO NOT attempt to use 12 volt automotive batteries.
What is the value of my used vehicle?
This is a common question but one that is impossible to answer accurately sight unseen. As an automobile value depends on age, cosmetic condition and mechanical condition, as well as any options or accessories on the vehicle, the same is true for golf cars. Club Car recommends that you shop around local dealers, classified ads in your newspaper or even the internet to find a sampling of vehicles of similar age and condition. The average price of your sample vehicles will give you an idea of the value of your own car.
Potential Suppliers
I am interested in becoming a supplier to Club Car. What is the process?
The Global Supplier Quality Manual provides guidelines for Ingersoll Rand Suppliers to meet or exceed in order to supply direct parts, raw materials, service parts and sourced products purchased by Ingersoll Rand. Club Car also adheres to the policies contained in the manual. Click here to access the manual.
Still have more questions?
I have questions about Club Car vehicles your website does not answer. What should I do?
Your local authorized Club Car dealer is the expert on the Club Car products they carry. Contact your nearest Club Car dealer for more information on the answers to your questions.
Why can't I see some of the pages on your website?
The Club Car website utilizes pop-ups to display information. To ensure that you can view this information please check your computer settings. You may need to enable pop-ups.
How can I submit a question to Club Car?
If you were unable to find your answer you can submit your question through our Contact Us page. You may also contact 1-800-ClubCar, extension 1.


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MINNEAPOLIS - With another amazing spring high school season behind him, Zack Collins is now in position to look forward to what promises to be another amazing summer season.
Collins, the top-ranked catching prospect in the high school class of 2013 and a University of Miami recruit, got a nice start to the summer when he accepted a coveted invitation to the 2012 Perfect Game National Showcase, being held this week here inside the Metrodome.
With more than 300 scouts and college coaches and recruiters in attendance to observe and take copious notes, there is no place else a top national prospect would want to be.
"I'm really excited about this. To play in the Metrodome and everything, it's just awesome," Collins said shortly after arriving at Mall of America Field late Friday afternoon. "I've been waiting for this since I first got the (invitation). I've never been to a showcase before and I'm just here to play. I'm sure Perfect Game runs everything perfect; I'm just here to show what I can do, and that's really about it."
While this may be Collins' first Perfect Game showcase experience, it is not his first Perfect Game event experience. He has played in seven PG WWBA and five PG BCS Finals tournaments since 2009, and his exposure in front of PG scouts at those tournaments has caused his national profile to skyrocket.
As Collins prepared Friday night to take part in the PG National's second of three workout sessions, he was ranked the No. 6 prospect in the country, regardless of position. He really grabbed the attention of the scouting community during a rainy week in mid-July at the 2011 PG WWBA 2013 Grads or 16u National Championship in Marietta, Ga.
Collins is a 6-foot-2, 205-pound catcher and general utility player who swings from the left side of the plate and throws right-handed. At the 16u National Championship, he almost single-handedly led the South Florida Elite Squad 16u Black to the tournament championship.
After a loss in the pool-play opener, Collins helped SFES 16u Black to 10 straight wins, including four straight on the final day of the tournament. He was 18-for-29 (.621) with seven doubles, two home runs and 16 RBI for the tournament and an even more incredible 13-for-17 (.765) with all seven of his doubles and both home runs coming in the five playoff games. He was named the tournament MVP.
Perfect Game named the performance its No. 6 top story in the PG tourneys/showcases Year in Review breakdown published on Jan. 2.
"That was one of those deals where one of our catchers had to leave the tournament early and I had to catch the rest of the playoffs, which was one day of (four) games if you made it to the championship, and I (caught every game)," Collins said Friday. "Everything was clicking and I was just swinging the bat well and that's what happened."
Collins next carried his hot bat to the PG WWBA Underclass World Championship in Fort Myers, Fla., in early October and was 7-for-11 (.636) with a double, a triple and a home run. PG scouting coordinator Todd Gold noted that Collins "posted a ridiculous 67 percent line-drive rate, showing the ability to not only pull the ball with authority but to also consistently drive the ball to the opposite gap in left-center."
When asked what makes him such a consistent threat at the plate, Collins really was at a loss for words.
"I work on hitting, catching, fielding, my arm and everything," he said. "Hitting is just the thing I do (well). Me and my dad - he throws me to every day - and he throws hard, he throws curveballs and everything else, so I see the ball really well."
Collins will be a senior in the fall at baseball powerhouse American Heritage High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla. American Heritage is ranked No. 1 in the country in Perfect Game's most recent National High School Top 50 Rankings, which are essentially the final rankings for 2012. American Heritage won the Florida Class 5A state championship and finished with a 28-4 overall record.
Collins was terrific, batting a team-high .442 (34-for-77) with team-highs of four home runs, 11 doubles and 31 RBIs. He didn't do it alone, of course, and three of his American Heritage teammates are also at the Metrodome this weekend for the PG National Showcase: right-hander Shaun Anderson, outfielder Brandon Diaz and third baseman Danny Zardon, who Collins traveled here with.
Those three also enjoyed terrific spring seasons at American Heritage, Anderson in particular. He finished 6-1 with a 0.77 ERA, and allowed only 31 hits and 15 walks while striking out 74 in 63 1/3 innings. Anderson has committed to Florida, Diaz to Florida International and Zardon to LSU.
"Our high school team was very talented," Collins said. "We had a bunch of top players on our team and we worked hard every day, also. At one point in the season we weren't doing very well ... but we just kept working and we did well and we ended up No. 1 at the end."
Anderson, Diaz and Zardon, and American Heritage class of 2012 standouts Brandon Lopez, Domenick Mancini and Alex Seibold were with Collins on the roster of the Red Sox Scout Team/Elite Squad that competed in the 2011 PG WWBA World Championship.
"We're really tight," Collins said. "We play on the same summer team and the same high school team," Collins said. "We're with each other all the time and we're really tight."
Collins will start his third full summer of playing for the Pembroke Pines-based South Florida Elite Squad in the coming weeks, and couldn't be any more pleased with the way his travel ball experiences have panned out over the years.
"It's an awesome relationship," Collins said. "The founder of South Florida Elite Squad (Richie Palmer) is our coach for the summer. He has seven teams this summer and he decided to coach ours, and he's a great guy and he's just awesome."
While Collins has committed to Miami, his name will be mentioned frequently when the discussion of possible first-round selections in the 2013 MLB amateur draft heats up. PG ranks Collins as the No. 16 overall (No. 5 among high school seniors) top prospect in the draft.
Collins was ready to show off his potent bat to all the scouts spread out in the box seats that curl behind home plate and up along the first and third baselines in the Metrodome during a BP session late Friday. They watched while he almost effortlessly deposited four long bombs into the concourse well over the infamous "baggie" in right field. Collins seemed to feel quite comfortable with his station in life.
"This is where all the talent comes, to this one event," he said. "It's awesome to watch and see what there is all around the world, and it's amazing."

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UK mobile operator Vodafone has struck out at Ofcom's proposal to allow consumers to exit their landline, broadband or mobile contract without penalty if their provider introduces any price increase during the term of the contract.
According to Vodafone, the regulator's proposal risks generating "significant confusion" and could potentially result in the cost of contracts increasing, thereby damaging the market.
"We believe there is work to be done to ensure that customers understand the need for long-term contracts and to ensure they are protected during that time, but Ofcom first needs to understand the difference between the prices that are set by mobile phone companies and those which are not," Vodafone said in a statement.
"We simply do not control many of the charges faced by consumers. They are set by third parties and mobile phone companies have to pass those costs on or they will be subsidising other companies."
Vodafone said that mobile operators could not be held accountable should BT, for example, put up the price of directory enquiry services, premium rate and 08 calls to premium rate, nor could it be expected to swallow the price rise itself.
Under Ofcom's proposals, new customers could find themselves paying different prices for different services, depending on which third party has recently increased its prices, said Vodafone.
"At a time when both the regulator and consumer groups are calling for prices to be simpler to understand, Ofcom's proposals could take the industry back to a time when consumers were faced with a bewildering array of prices for calling different numbers," the company said.
"We will of course be engaging with Ofcom to see how they intend to prevent price gouging by third parties, widespread consumer confusion about prices and increases in the up-front cost of getting a phone."
While the "exit without penalty" rule is Ofcom's preferred solution, the consultation also considers several other possible approaches to address price rises in fixed term contracts.
The regulator is now inviting stakeholders to offer views on all the options put forward for consultation. The consultation closes on 14 March 2013 and Ofcom expects to publish a decision in June 2013.


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My great-grandfather Archibald McDonell settled in Chichester Township. His brother John McDonell lived in Sheen Township which is farther west but they are right next door to each other. When Archie married Mary McDonell in 1861 he added more family and a great many of them lived in Chichester and on Allumette Island.
The bridge from Chapeau takes you into Chichester township and over the Culbute Channel.
Once passed the sign you come to a three corner area with a big sign pointing to the right (east) for Waltham and to the left (west) to Chichester, Nicabeau, Sheenboro.
When I was preparing for this trip I was all over Google searching for information about this area. There was a lack of travel information but there was one person a Lachlan Cranswick who had posted photos and information about his visit to this area. Lacklan was from Melburne, Australia and unfortunately he died suddenly but someone has preserved his website. The photos are a little big and take a while to load. So you do need to be patient. His website explains his death and more. His photos were a big help. There is a warning that the information may be old.
I used other methods to learn about this area like Google Earth, Google Images, my Streets and Trips mapping software and other Google searches like finding Lachlan's website. I even went on a search for Quebec road signs so I could see what they looked like using Google images. I was surprised to see that other people are just as fascinated. My Dad would be proud!
Lepine's store is on your right. I did not investigate his holdings but out front are all these machines and it looks like he also has trailers under the road signs. I turned to the left and proceeded west. It was not going to be easy to find vantage points of the Culbute Channel and any remnants of the old canal for there are houses and farms along the edge of the river and side roads like Riverside, Squirrel Point Road and Duck Lane. I was a little hesitant about driving down them and opted for other areas that were more open like a boat launch off Ch. Chichester and took some photos of the channel.
This Ch. Chichester is the name on the south side of the highway and Ch. Nicabeau on the northern side. I turned right and headed north following the road to the right up to Ch. Malone and turn left up Ancien de Nicabeau road. My goal was the Auberge Norfolk (County Kitchen). According to my friend, and almost cousin Elaine Burns Brown, it is the former home owned by the Burns and McMahon family, her family.
My connection to this home is through Sarah Mariah Burns who married my great-uncle John Archibald McDonald (Jack), brother to my grandfather Ronald S. McDonald (R.S.), both are sons of Archiie and Mary McDondll. Boy would I love to hear the story of home these two met.
Auberge Norfolk is in lovely country.
In order to stay and eat there you have to call and make an appointment/reservation 819-689-2588. They have a website: http://www.aubergenorthfork.ca/Northfork/Home.html
This link is at Elaine Brown's website showing the Burns-McMahon home and the view taken in the Fall. It will also link you to her family history website regarding the Burns Grier families and more. There is a Burns mountain that you can go up on and take photos but I was not familiar with were that was so mine are strictly from the Auberge Norfolk looking west.
Here are my photos – just click on the photo to make it bigger and then use the back button to return to this post:
I headed back the way I came turning to the left as you see in the picture above. There is a lake as you drive this road but I am not sure the name of this one. I thought it Lac Poupore but that might be a little further west.
Chichester the town/hamlet is about 2 kilometres west from the Chapeau bridge and what I call the three corners.
There are lovely homes and at least one grocery stores, maybe two, along the highway. There is a small white house with a red roof and that is the Culbute Museum. It does not open till June so I did not get to visit. I am told there is a giant family chart of the Poupore family up on the wall. Across the street is a Stinson's which is another big white house with the post office and it was also closed up tight but there was a friendly bear to greet you.
From the Auberge Northfolk and the lake I actually headed up to Nicabeau along Ch. Nicabeau to Ch. de Eglise (accent over the E) and turn right and went pasted the old weathered school building with a big sign – Stay Out! I almost turned south on this road but when I saw that it was a dirt road with a grass median I decided to back up and do a U-Turn and that is when I spotted the Holy Spirit Mission RC Cemetery off the road across a field sandwiched between a building on the left and a farm on the right.
The Holy Spirit Mission RC Cemetery is a middle-sized cemetery. It had a wire fence and a gate which was locked with a chain. It was a good thing there was a fence for cattle were making their way along the northern side going west through the trees. I didn't venture too far for another cow was laying down chewing its cud and I didn't want to spook it. I don't believe I have family in this cemetery.
According to my map it is Ch. Poirier on the left where the cemetery is located. I believe another building was next to it that might have been a bible study church? Ch. Poirier and Ch. de Eglise are one road with different names whether you turn right or left from Ch. Nicabeau. Note there are various spellings for Nicabeau so don't let that throw you.
There was no sign but it did look like it was being cared for the grass was cut. The picture shows that it is set back from the road so note the tree on the right second over is about where the road is located. So that means if you are driving east you need to look left.
Here are some overview photos of this cemetery. The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group (see link on the right side of this blog) has publications covering this cemetery and more. There are also photos online of the tombstones. I will post more when I return home.
UPDATE: 4/28/2015 Please go to Find A Grave and if you can add your photos that would be great, or contact me and I will help. There are about 20 images and some of that the best quality but loaded them anyway. Let's preserve these stones. "Holy Spirit Mission…" should help you find it easier.
UPDATE: July 7, 2012: Here are the additional photographs for this cemetery.
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Family Party
I had a family party at my place yesterday and had a great time in the kitchen cooking through out the event.
Above are puff pastry galettes with truffled white bean puree and roasted vegetables. Below a simple fresh mozzarella and tomato tarte:
I also made rosemary cashews , apple tart, Broccolini Pizza with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, a "sausage" and tomato pizza, English muffins pizzas for the kids, and had a wonderful plate of crudite.
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Originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo served as home to missionaries and their Indian converts for nearly seventy years. Construction began on the present site in 1724. In 1793, Spanish officials secularized San Antonio's five missions and distributed their lands to remaining Indian residents. These men and women continued to farm the fields, once the mission's but now their own, and participated in the growing community of San Antonio. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty.
The San Antonio River Walk is a public park, open 365 days a year. It is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath approximately 15 miles of downtown San Antonio. Lined by bars, shops and restaurants, the River Walk is an important part of the city's urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks, lined with restaurants, shops, hotels and more. It connects the major tourist draws from the Alamo to Rivercenter Mall, Arneson River Theatre and La Villita, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl Brewery.Over 20 events take place on the River Walk every year.
This collapsed grotto, which is surrounded by shady forests, has been turned into a swimming hole, complete with refreshing waterfall. It's also a short, 20-minute drive from Austin-- perfect for hipsters who want a swimming solution that's a little less mainstream. The grotto has a long history. It was once an underground river, until the dome collapsed due to erosion, forming the canyon-like pool we see today. Before the pool was owned by Morgon C. Hamilton, the area was inhabited by the Tonkawas and Lipan Apaches. Then, Hamilton bought the land in the 1860's, and he and his brother, Texas governor Andrew Jackson Hamilton, would frequently visit the grotto. After that, the land was purchased by the Reimers, a family of German immigrants who planned to use the land to raise cattle. According to legend, their 8-year-old son rediscovered the pool. While such a feature could pose problems for cattle-raising, the Reimers recognized the pool's potential as an attraction for public use. It wasn't until the 1960's, however, that the pool's popularity really took off. In 1985, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Association bought the pool with the intent to restore the area's natural plant and wild life that had been disrupted by years of cattle ranching. Currently, the ecosystems are recovering nicely. Such an incredible area hasn't gone unnoticed by Hollywood location scouts either. Hamilton Pool has been featured in films like 1990's The Hot Spot, 2010's Predators (oh, hello shirtless Adrian Brody) and 2011's The Tree of Life. If you want to take a dip in the magical pool, then plan on getting there early, because its popularity hasn't subsided. Since the pool is a protected area, there's a limit to how many people can be allowed in at once, and it fills up FAST, especially on hot Texas summer days. According to the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau, 21 million people visited in 2012. It's 100% worth any potential wait, though-- I mean, just imagine how good it'll feel to swim underneath that waterfall! -Roadtrippers Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole which was designated a preserve by the Travis County Commissioner's Court in 1990. Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool's water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. The uplands of the preserve are a juniper and oak savannah with a variety of native grasses and wildflowers. Several rare plant species including canyon mock-orange, red bay (western-most colony of this eastern species), and chatter box orchid are known to occur in the canyon areas along Hamilton Creek. A unique natural area surrounds this pool, collapsed grotto and canyon, formed by thousands of years of water erosion. Lush plant communities, a variety of wildlife species and natural shelter attracted the area's first inhabitants. Cultural remains date back over 8,000 years. Prior to the 1800s, Tonkawa and Lipan Apaches lived in the area. In the mid 1860s, Morgan C. Hamilton owned the property now known as Hamilton Pool Preserve. His brother, Andrew Jake Hamilton (the 10th governor of Texas), evidently visited this beautiful grotto while he was governor. In the 1880s, the Reimers, an immigrant family from Germany, bought the property to raise sheep and cattle. Legend has it that their eight-year-old son discovered the collapsed grotto.
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park opened on July 4, 1934 and contains 29,182 acres of the scenic, northern most portion of the Palo Duro Canyon. The Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's constructed most of the buildings and roads still in use by park staff and visitors.The Canyon is 120 miles long, as much as 20 miles wide, and has a maximum depth of more than 800 feet. Its elevation at the rim is 3,500 feet above sea level. It is often claimed that Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the United States. The largest, the Grand Canyon, is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and 6,000 ft. deep.Palo Duro Canyon was formed by water erosion from the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River. The water deepens the canyon by moving sediment downstream. Wind and water erosion gradually widen the canyon. Early Spanish Explorers are believed to have discovered the area and dubbed the canyon "Palo Duro" which is Spanish for "hard wood" in reference to the abundant mesquite and juniper trees.Visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area consists of 1,643.5 acres on Big Sandy Creek, north of Fredericksburg, on the border between Gillespie and Llano counties. It was acquired by warranty deed in 1978 by the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., from the Moss family. The state acquired it in 1984, added facilities, and re-opened the park in March 1984, but humans have visited here for over 11,000 years. Enchanted Rock was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1970 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The Rock is a huge, pink granite exfoliation dome, that rises 425 feet above ground, 1,825 feet above sea level, and covers 640 acres. It is one of the largest batholiths (underground rock formation uncovered by erosion) in the United States. Tonkawa Indians believed ghost fires flickered at the top, and they heard weird creaking and groaning, which geologists now say resulted from the rock's heating by day and contracting in the cool night. A conquistador captured by the Tonkawa described how he escaped by losing himself in the rock area, giving rise to an Indian legend of a "pale man swallowed by a rock and reborn as one of their own." The Indians believed he wove enchantments on the area, but he explained that the rock wove the spells. "When I was swallowed by the rock, I joined the many spirits who enchant this place." The first well-documented explorations of this area did not begin until 1723, when the Spanish intensified their efforts to colonize Texas. During the mid-1700s, the Spaniards made several trips to the north and northwest of San Antonio, establishing a mission and presidio on the San Saba River and carrying out limited mining on Honey Creek near the Llano River.Visit Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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ForumsThird-Party ApplicationsToodledo Sync, my information is a mess
Toodledo Sync, my information is a mess
My information is getting so scattered since I got the iPhone 2.5 years ago. I used to have everything in Outlook since 1998 sync'd with Palm and then several PocketPCs (contacts, calendar, notes, todo).
Then came iPhone. A co-worker recommended Toodledo when I got it and I had Chromatic Dragon ToodleDo Sync working so everything was still fairly syncronized. But then I got a WinXP 64 bit laptop and I can no longer get ToodledoSync to work (or something with our firewall/proxy changed). And iTunes doesn't work with XP64, so no sync there :(
So now I have....
(1) Work Outlook with contacts, calendar, notes, todo
(2) iPhone with contacts, calendar, notes, todo (I have gotten exchange to connect so calendar is somewhat in sync but contacts are duplicated). It is nice how the iPhone notes are searcheable from the homescreen comapred to opening an app, wait, find the search window, type, wait etc...
(3) Toodledo site/app for todo and most of my notes (I've let Outlook get out of date on these two since not syncing)
(4) And lately I have been playing with Evernote which I *really*like* for the capability of adding images to notes and the "browser web clipper" to quickly save bookmarks or cool new gadget pictures, etc. I really wish Evernote would add better todo management, or Toodledo would add image storing :-/
Anyway.... does anyone have Toodledo Sync working with XP64?
Help me get this mess under control!!!
Is there a reason that you have to use Outlook for todo or notes? I'm on a corporate Exchange mail server and completely abandon the use of tasks in Outlook (was brain dead anyway)
For sync, try TaskUnifier,it's java, doesn't require admin authority to install and you can manually specify the proxy information...
I just started using Evernote for my collective documentation brain. Evernote is one of the first applications (along with Chrome) to adhere to Microsoft's no admin required (my term) installation process thus not requiring local administrative privliages to install. Like ToodleDo for tasks, I'm now using Evernote for all notes, work and personal.
I agree that it would be nice if Evernote were better integration with ToodleDo but I feel like I have best in breed for the types of function each system performs. I could force Evernote to do GTD type task management, even bought an eBook to investigate further, not what I want... Or I could force ToodleDo to be my document brain, again, not the best. I have a SnapScan from Fujitsu to capture documents into Evernote (or wherever) this scanner is an awesome tool! But I digress...
So, larger philosophical question, why do you have your stuff (the same stuff that is) spread across multiple tools that perform the same task? e.g. Outlook tasks, toodledo tasks, etc?
I only started using toodledo because iphone didn't have task/todo/reminders app (I'm still on iOS4). Outlook has been around a long time and I've been able to maintain all my information there.
Websites and apps come and go and they don't make it easy to switch. Sure they each might have import/export options, but that doesn't make it easy (I haven't figured out how to export toodledo notes and import into evernote for example. I started working on a perl script, but that is a lot of work to move my data).
Thanks for the tip on Task Unifier, but that seems like adding yet another app into the mix. What advantage does it have over tooodledo.com site?
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Anyone sick of Boba Fetts yet? Someone's got an obsession over there.
Gee I hope that it's also going to be available in large numbers at Parco. If it's going to be small like the last 2 carded Kubricks released there, it's going to be damn expensive.
Hopefully it'll replace the carded Kubricks, so I don't have to worry about getting even further behind on those damned things!
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iOS by Apple is the brain child of Steve Jobs who created this grate operating system and introduce it to the world on January 9th 2007 through Apple iPhone. Since then iPhone, iPad and iPod touch have changed the mobile operating systems. Since than it is constantly improved and updated for better changes. Currently used in Apple iPhone is iOS 7 which is easy to understand the smartphone operating system by any user. It is a very effective platform for app developers and wonderful thing about it is its consistency since 2007 and now it is extensively feature rich and cross device compatibility.
The Initial Stage
It is started with the name "OSX" than iPhone was originally announced Apple declared that it would run on unix code as Mac OSX. However they also declared that their would be some features will be shared from OSX and the newly developed OS by Apple with the iPhone first launched it was known as iPhone OS and after 4 years renamed it as iOS. When Apple introduced this operating system known as iPhone OS the other operating system Windows Mobile, Palm Operating system, Symbian, and even BlackBerry were all established systems in 2007 and had many lacking in feature to feature comparison. Relatively the iPhone did not support 3G and multitasking, the 3rd party apps support also lack and users could not copy or paste text and unable to attach arbitrary files to emails. There is no MMS support and even it did not support Exchange push email and users are unable to customize the home screen and it does not have tethering view. Apple did not compete on specs, but focused on getting the core experience right. Speed, consistency between apps, and a making a few features radically better than anything else at that time in 2007. Although there were lot of innovations in iOS 1.0, but there three of them were revolutionary for the mobile industry.
The Core iOS user interface
Apple changed its capacity touch screen but carefully installed hardware capability and made it simpler than already existing devices at that time. It removed all physical buttons and converted them the touch primary interaction mode and perfected pinch-to-zoom and inertial scrolling to make apps feel more natural and immediate. Amazing feature of iOS 1.0 was speed and the directness which is still unsurpassed.
Mobile Safari Web Browser
The 2nd feature which revolutionized was mobile safari web browser making it as powerful and efficient desktop browser whereas other operating systems did not have this capability. It presented the web fully and offered simple zoom and scrolling features that were absent in others.
Wide screen iPod
It was the 3rd revolution in the other existing operating systems a wide screen feature. It presented already-massive iTunes and iPod ecosystem to provide an "anchor" for the OS and the beginnings of a new and huge ecosystem of music, movies, television, books, and apps. iOS 1.0 brought quite a few other apps better and important and in fact at much advanced time. Google maps proved to be amazingly impressive on iPhone than any other platform. Apple's technique to pinch and zoom functions extremely well and created results like desktop screen. Amongst the other features visual voice mail, iTunes Sync and software keyboard are included.
iOS 1.0 had many good points but was not free from short comings. It did not support for native, 3rd party apps. Apple tried to fill that gap by promoting web apps. In 2007 HTML apps were not ready to carry that load for the platform. Some even disputed that it may not even be technically correct to call the iPhone a smartphone, since it did not offer a platform to develop against beyond the web browser. iOS 1.0 also only offered one form of multitasking to the user: playing iPod music in the background. Multitasking on other smartphone platforms was not a great experience, but it did work for many and the lack of it on iOS 1.0 was notable. However, iOS 1.0 introduced Apple's "Springboard" homescreen. Hitting the home button always brought you to it, no matter where you were in the OS.
iOS 1 Updates
3 months later the iPhone iOS 1 was updated by iOS 1.1.1 first introduce pattern of releasing new versions of iOS concurrently with new devices. This update include iTunes Wi-Fi music store and it allow purchasing music directly on your phone. iOS 1.1.1 also added TV and double tapping for the home screen. It was released on September 2007 and included features like iPhone 2G,iPod Touch 1st Gen iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store iPod Touch compatibility. Shortly after iOS update 1.1.3 was released in January 2008 carrying features iPod Touch 1st Gen Better location Web clips on home screen Re-arrange icons, Multitouch keyboard with iOS 1.1.3you can re-arrange home screen icon in a better way and add shortcuts to web pages called by Apple as web clips. This was a major advancement in iOS by Apple that updates could be issued from regular basis and this feature for lacking in other operating systems.
iOS 2
In July 2008 iOS 2 apps was released that included App Store to iOS. 3rd party apps with apps stores Google demonstrated that apps could be easily downloaded and installed. Previously it was through the computer and than installed to the device. Apple store used Apple's already established base of iTunes music customers. iOS 2.0 included the features like iPhone 3G, iPhone 2G, iPod Touch 1st Gen, Native 3rd-party apps, App Store, Microsoft Exchange support , MobileMe and Contact Search. Soon after that iOS update 2.1 was released in September 2008 carrying features better than before and included iPhone 3G, iPhone 2G, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, iPod Touch 1st Gen Battery life and speed fixes, iTunes Genius playlists Dropped call fixes. Just 2 months later in November 2008 iOS 2.2 update was issued carrying additional features of Google street view, Podcast downloads and Microsoft Exchange. Support iOS 2.0 was released alongside the iPhone 3G and naturally included support for the new hardware features introduced in that model, including A-GPS and 3G data.
This is a fact that iOS 2.0 was not the most stable of releases. Many users complain against the short battery life, app crashes, and dropped calls and all happening in the midst of a 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 release that had come in fairly short time. The 2.1 release in September of 2008 helped to fixe those issues. It fixed bugs across the board on the OS and also added faster sync with iTunes.
iOS 3
iOS 3.0 was released with the iPhone 3GS in June of 2009 and like the 3GS. Apple filled in all sorts of gaps in iOS with a massive list of functionality and app updates touching every corner of the operating system. iOS 3 now included additional features of Cut, copy, and paste. It also has combination of a text-magnifying glass and selection sliders as intuitive and, turned out to be well ahead of the competition in terms of usability and got the UI up to its own high standards. Spotlight search allowed users to go one screen to the left of the main homescreen to get a text box that could search across contacts, emails. Apple had "finally" matched a feature that was commonplace on BlackBerry, PalmOS, webOS, and Windows Mobile: quickly entering text from the home screen to search across the phone. Other features in iOS 3.0 was found video recording, a landscape keyboard, a voice memo app, remote wipe, stereo Bluetooth, and internet tethering over Bluetooth or USB were added in. It also included Parental controls that were well ahead of anything else on the market.
iOS 3 Updates
After some time Apple released updates known as iOS 3.1, which added more features, including remote lock, ringtone downloads, Genius mixes for music, and voice control over Bluetooth. iOS 3.1.3, which came in February 2010, brought the final OS release for the original iPhone 2G and the original iPod Touch: neither would see another OS update. iOS 3.1 updates was released in September 2009 carrying features iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone 2G, iPod Touch 3rd Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen. iPod Touch 1st Gen, Genius features, Ringtone downloads, Remote lock, and Voice Control over Bluetooth. The new update iOS 3.2 was released to match the iPad new screen resolution, including a landscape Home screen, new pop-up dialogs, and more. Apple added pop-over dialogs throughout the OS where previously the iPhone would require users to switch screens and now iOS 3.2 was released in April 2010 and carried the features like iPad Support for iPad resolution, New app views for iPad, Location based on Apple data, Bluetooth keyboard support, iBooks.
iOS 4
Later iOS 4 including multitasking 900 was mainly about one thing: adding features for power users. Multitasking, app folders, Wi-Fi tethering, spell-check, customized Spotlight searching (including web and Wikipedia), unified inbox, and support for multiple Exchange accounts all added up to an update that helped keep iOS competitive with Android, which was beginning to finally make inroads. However, iOS 4 did not technically support "true" multitasking in that it did not allow any app to simply run in the background as a background data. iOS 4 have another important feature and that was task manager that included the set of music control widgets.
The most highlighting feature of iOS 4 was face time that enabled the users to have video chat. Although Apple was not the first one to introduce video chat but Apple's implementation both worked better and had a simple interface than other solutions. FaceTime worked only between iPhones though Apple had promised to make the video chat solution an open standard, it has yet to deliver on that promise.
iOS 4.0 Updates
iOS 4.0 was released in June 2010 and summarily included the features like iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G,iPod Touch 3rd Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, Multitasking, Home screen folders, FaceTime video chat, Unified email inbox, Threaded email messages, Retina Display support, iPad support. From iOS 4.02, iOS 4.2.5 there came many updates but iOS 4.2.5 came along solely to support the Verizon version of the iPhone specifically for USA. That purpose actually brought with it an added benefit: full support for Wi-Fi-based mobile hotspots. Apple followed up with iOS 4.3 in March, adding AirPlay support for 3rd party apps, iTunes Home Sharing support for playing music off your local Wi-Fi network, and support for Personal Hotspot on GSM devices.
iOS 5 Siri and much more
iOS 5 came along with an "S" iPhone, the iPhone 4S. iOS 5 introduced many new features that it's difficult to keep them all straight. So many, in fact, you might say that in the current smartphone battle, Apple's hardware is the anvil and iOS 5 is the hammer the company is using to forge a permanent and sizeable market share. Notification Center. With iOS 5, Apple did something to make sense of the stream of notifications coming in to the typical iPhone with Notification Center. Although iOS 5 has done a lot for the notification center but the critics are still apprehensive about its high standard performance. This update has Apple ID or a phone number and in both cases it can automatically detect whether your recipient is capable of receiving iMessages. When they are, iOS automatically converts your text message into an iMessage, which is sent to all iOS devices that user has registered and active. Apple removed the requirement that iOS devices be physically tethered to a computer via USB in order to be activated. Technically speaking an iPad or iPhone has become complete computing device. That is a notable change and while it is capable of bigger task for the iOS platform in the time to come.
iOS 5.0 Updates
the update was released in October 2011 with the improved features of iPhone 4S. iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2 iPod Touch 4th Gen, iPod Touch 3rd Gen Siri Notification Center, PC-free iTunes Wi-Fi Sync, iMessage and iCloud.
iOS 6
iOS 6 was announced at Apple's WDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) on June 11th 2012. That was the time for annual update rhythm that the company has held to since 2008. iOS 6 redesigned Maps app that features mile-by-mile navigation for the first time, a 3D "Flyover" mode, and Siri integration. This new version also refined the notification centre. It also included facebook integration added to iOS 6 joining twitter which has already been done a year before. In the facebook features you can post scores to your Wall from Game Center, upload photos, and pull Facebook events directly into the iOS calendar. The other features of iOS 6 are Passbook, shared photo streaming and iCloud Tabs and Reading List enhancements.
iOS 7
iOS 7 was released in the 2nd half of 2013 for iPhone 5s,iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad mini, iPad 4th Gen, iPad 3rd Gen, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5th Gen. it carried the feature like Visual overhaul Control Center, AirDrop, Refreshed, core apps, iTunes Radios, FaceTime Audio, Ios7_layers_300, Ios7sms, Ios7safari.
iOS 8
iOS 8 is a refinement of the design iOS 7 established. The most impressive new feature in iOS 8 is what Apple is calling "Continuity. iOS 8 works with Apple's new Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite to provide a completely new level of interactivity between an iPhone or iPad and a Mac computer. Apple is adding third-party widget support to iOS 8. Apple has also given the opening to touch ID fingerprint recognition system to third-party developers in iOS 8.
iOS 8.0 was released in 2nfd half of 2014 for the following devices iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c,iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, , iPad 4th Gen, iPad 3rd Gen, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5th Gen. it carried Continuity, Widgets, Extensibility, QuickType, iCloud Drive , HealthKit, HomeKit, Family Sharing, iOS 8 homescreen, Voicerecord_300, iCloud Drive and Photo Library. It has finally supported 3rd party keyboard.
This is the latest version of iOS by Apple. Since its inception in 2007 it has been progressively improving taking big leaps and given the true concept of smartphone combining the features of computer and smartphone. We are made to think whether a smartphone is going to replace computer. It is not only a assumption but depends on Apple if it reinvents an operating system to a accomplished this feat of technology.


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Huskers Solidify Spot as Top 20 Program
Lincoln - Nebraska solidified its spot as one of the nation's top 20 women's basketball programs in 2012-13, with top 20 rankings in the NCAA RPI, NCAA home attendance and the final USA Today/Coaches Top 25 announced on Wednesday, April 10.
The Huskers (25-9, 12-4 Big Ten) closed the season March 31 with their second trip to the NCAA Sweet 16 in the last four years. The Big Ten regular-season runner-ups stayed strong at No. 16 in the final NCAA RPI rankings, while also finishing the year at No. 16 in the final NCAA home attendance rankings.
Nebraska also climbed to No. 18 in the final USA Today/Coaches Top 25, jumping seven spots by running to the NCAA Sweet 16. It was NU's third top-25 ranking in the last four seasons. The Huskers' leap in the final rankings was the second-largest in the poll, trailing only NCAA runner-up Louisville's 14 spot vault from No. 17 to No. 3. NU entered the NCAA Tournament at No. 25 in the coaches poll.
The Huskers also finished No. 24 in the final Associated Press Poll, which was announced at the conclusion of the regular season. The AP does not conduct a post-NCAA Tournament poll.
The Huskers' 2012-13 success came against arguably the best schedule in school history. NU's regular-season Strength of Schedule was ranked 12th nationally by RealTimeRPI.
Overall, Nebraska played 18 games (10-8) against 2013 NCAA Tournament teams, posting an 8-7 record against teams that advanced to at least the second round in the 64-team women's tournament field. The Huskers played 24 games against teams that advanced to 2013 postseason tournament play, posting a 15-9 record against those teams.
Nebraska went 22-9 against teams that finished among the top 150 teams in the final NCAA RPI rankings, playing only three games all year against teams that finished among the bottom 195 teams in NCAA Division I women's basketball.
The Huskers played nearly half of their games during the season against teams that captured regular-season or tournament titles in their conferences, including league champions from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Missouri Valley, Southern, Summit and Southland.
Connie Yori, the 2013 Big Ten Coach of the Year, is set to return for her 12th season at Nebraska in 2013-14. Yori and the Huskers are expected to return four starters, including two-time All-American and National Player-of-the-Year candidate Jordan Hooper. The 6-2, senior-to-be from Alliance, Neb., is in position to challenge Nebraska career records for points, rebounds and three-pointers made.
Sophomore forwards Emily Cady and Hailie Sample have both started 67 straight games alongside Hooper the past two seasons, while Rachel Theriot earned Big Ten All-Freshman honors in her first season as a starter in 2012-13.
Other returning letterwinners for 2013-14 include Brandi Jeffery, Tear'a Laudermill and Katie Simon, who have all played significant roles the past two seasons for the Huskers. Sadie Murren and Courtney Aitken, freshmen who battled injuries in 2012-13, will add even more experience to NU's group of nine returning letterwinners.
Incoming freshmen Allie Havers (Paw Paw, Mich.), Hannah Tvrdy (Seward, Neb.) and Esther Ramacieri (Repentigny, Quebec, Canada) will try to help ease the loss of 2012-13 seniors Lindsey Moore and Meghin Williams. Moore, a 2013 honorable-mention AP All-American at point guard, set the Nebraska career assist record (699) while starting (132) and winning more games (94) than any player in Husker history. Moore and Williams became the first Huskers to play in a pair of NCAA Sweet 16s during their careers.
Nebraska will celebrate its first season at the new Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2013-14. The state-of-the-art arena is expected to offer one of the best atmospheres in the nation for women's basketball, as the Huskers finished No. 16 nationally in the final 2012-13 NCAA attendance rankings released Wednesday.


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JULIE BURNETT Social worker In-House Hospice FROM THE NOMINATION: Julie Burnett's peers at In-House Hospice call her a consummate team player but she deserves individual recognition because her contributions outweigh her humility. They see her as a model social worker in end-of-life care. They call her the "go-to resource" for social work issues regardless of which health care specialty is doing the calling. They term her "preceptor" for her role as a mentor to new social workers. Aside from bringing together with passion various resources to improve conditions for patients receiving hospice care, Ms. Burnett clearly is a talented communicator. Her speaking skills established for her a role in the organization as a person who "trains the trainer," as a colleague says. Moreover, she uses that skill broadly. She runs community workshops on topics ranging from crisis management to domestic violence. She even takes time to speak to people arrested for prostitution to alert them to dangers they face and the importance of their own self-esteem. She is penning her third book after publishing "Regaining Her Voice" and "Regaining His Victory," which are intended to help women or men, respectively, recover from the wounds of sexual abuse. Although busy, she attunes herself to client needs. One example: A dying 93-year-old regretted not receiving her high school diploma. Ms. Burnett found that the woman met graduation requirements — she just had not gotten her diploma. In short order, the client received her diploma and graduation cap from the superintendent of her high school district at her own graduation ceremony. "Mother was still talking about it up until the end," the patient's daughter said.
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Our Voice: We're grateful to see the unseen side of people
The guy in the next cubicle might look like Clark Kent during the week, but -- just maybe -- on the weekend he pulls out the cape and dresses like Superman.
Or maybe there is an unknown grief that your neighbor bears.
We really don't know that much about the people around us but the more we learn, the closer we feel.
Niche gatherings are interesting. For example, this Saturday you can learn to identify birds at the McNary Wildlife Refuge in Burbank. Or that same day, you can catch part of the Department of Energy's Regional High School Science Bowl at Washington State University Tri-Cities in Richland.
Last week, thousands came to Pasco for RadCon.
Each group serves a segment of the population, and we appreciate the sense of belonging the different groups create for their members.
Of course, not everyone would want to spend the weekend in "geekdom," but for those who do, RadCon is a great event. As proof of its appeal, the organizers have been able to keep it going for more than 10 years now.
Besides the opportunities it brings to the participants, it's also good for the community at large. It brings in tourism dollars. Even Trekkies have to eat sometime.
Karate Kid
We're also eager to see how a kid from Pasco fares at the World Junior Karate Championships.
We're going to guess that most of the kids at McLoughlin Middle School haven't known that a black belt member of Team USA roams the halls with them -- but we suspect that's changing.
Good luck to Devon Brown on his trip to Australia to represent the United States in international competition.
A cross to bear
We remember the horrible accident that killed Joe Vance on his motorcycle, and seriously injured his wife, Lorri, two years ago.
No doubt it haunts all of the people involved.
We have sympathy for the family that wanted to put a memorial marker at the scene of the crash. We also have sympathy for the property owner who didn't want the cross on her land.
Apparently, there were some misunderstandings about the placement of the marker.
We're thankful a way was found to put up the marker. Many -- maybe most -- misunderstandings stem from not seeing things through the other person's eyes.
We each have our own experiences, expectations and heartbreaks. It's hard to let down our guards, but it's helpful when others can see the scars on our soul.
Mental health warrior
Talking about anxieties with someone is a big help but not always easy for returning veterans. It's a battle that Staff Sgt. Brianna Carter helps active duty military members fight.
The Hanford High grad just returned from nine months in Afghanistan, where the enemy would sometimes plant a roadside bomb or sometimes plant fear in your mind. Both can be dangerous.
And, again, it's hard to see beyond someone's exterior. We're grateful for the people who make the effort to do so.


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Information for Health Care Providers on Lead Poisoning Prevention and Management
New York State Public Health Law and Regulations require health care providers to:
- Obtain a blood lead test for all children at age 1 and again at age 2;
- Assess all children ages 6 months to 6 years for risk of lead exposure at least annually as part of routine care, and obtain a blood lead test on all children found to be at risk.
- If a child has an elevated lead level, the health care provider must make certain the child has follow-up testing. Providers must also provide guidance on lead poisoning prevention, risk reduction and nutritional counseling to the parent or caregiver.
- Provide anticipatory guidance to all parents of children under six years old, as part of routine care.
Detecting and preventing lead exposure has grown in importance with the increasing evidence that blood lead levels (BLLs) less than 10 mcg/dL in young children are associated with learning disabilities, behavior problems, and lowered intelligence.
Health care providers should become familiar with all Public Health Law and regulations pertaining to lead poisoning risk assessment, blood lead testing, reporting, and follow-up. The most recent amendments went into effect June 20, 2009.
The following resources and materials can help health care providers prevent, detect, and manage lead exposure in children and adults.
Management Guidelines
- Lead Exposure in Adults: A Guide for Health Care Providers
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidelines for Prenatal Care Providers
- Recommendations for Follow-up Blood Lead Level (BLL) Testing in Pregnant and Lactating Women
- Guidelines for the Blood Lead Testing of Refugee Children and Refugee Pregnant Women
- Medicaid Update, July, 2009: New York Medicaid Expands Reimbursement for Blood Lead Testing in Children and Pregnant Women
- Guidelines for the Identification and Management of Lead Exposure in Children
- Guidelines for the Blood Lead Testing of Refugee Children and Refugee Pregnant Women
- Medicaid Update, July, 2009: New York Medicaid Expands Reimbursement for Blood Lead Testing in Children and Pregnant Women
- Deputy Commissioner's Letter to Health Care Providers Advising of Changes to New York State Public Health Law and Regulations for Blood Lead Testing, Reporting and Follow-up (June 2009) (PDF, 104KB, 1pg.)
- Commissioner's Letter to Health Care Providers Regarding Low Level Lead Exposure, June 2009
- Interpreting and Managing Blood Lead Levels <10 µg/dL in Children and Reducing Childhood Exposures to Lead(November, 2007) - CDC
- Lead Exposure in Children: Prevention, Detection and Management - Statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Lead Toxicity (Fall 2005)
- Commissioner's Letter to Physicians Regarding Lead Screening, August 2005
- Guidelines for Follow-up of Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels for Local Health Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (PDF, 2.93MB, 64pg.)
- Working with Refugees from Burma to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
Educational Materials for Parents
Resource Contact List
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs in Local Health Departments
- Regional Lead Resource Centers - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- NYS Occupational Health Clinic Network
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Heavy Metals Registry
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Childhood) Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- New York City Adult Lead Program


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Match Report: ASM Clermont Auvergne 38-19 Ulster Rugby
Ulster's European hopes are hanging by a thread after a 38-19 defeat to French giants Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel-Michelin.
An abject first half saw Ulster go in at the break 21-0 down having conceded three tries, and a further Camille Lopez try after the restart meant at one point Les Kiss' men were 28 points behind.
A spirited comeback wasn't enough to get Ulster anything from the game, and it means they need all ten points from their two remaining pool games to stand any chance of...
Nov 4
Match Report: Edinburgh Rugby 28-17 Ulster Rugby
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There was a debut try for Aaron Cairns and Jacob Stockdale also crossed late on, but this was Ulster a long long way from their best, and they can't argue...
Oct 28
Match Report: Ulster Rugby 14-15 Munster Rugby
In a finish that was remarkably similar to last week's win over the Exeter Chiefs, Munster took victory from the Kingspan Stadium after a late Rory Scannell drop goal handed them a 14-15 win over Ulster.
Despite leading at half-time courtesy of a first try for Charles Piutau and a further effort by Rob Lyttle, the home side couldn't hold onto their advantage, and missed a chance to steal the win at the end when Paddy Jackson pushed a drop goal of his own wide.
Man of the Match Scannell added a...
Oct 22
Match Report: Ulster Rugby 19-18 Exeter Chiefs
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The American Mainland
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----- Provides the industry necessary to support the war. -----
Point Value: 1
Side Attributes:
Can be a side leader/capital (aka. "self") unit.
Upon death, annoint a new self unit.
(Side must always have a self unit during game.)
Actions and Action Points (ACP):
Does not act.
Movement, Movement Points (MP), and Speeds (MP/ACP Ratios):
Is always immobile.
Hit Points (HP): 1.
Vanishes if in: false by default, true for neutral.
0% chance to be seen at outset of game.
0% chance to be seen at outset of game if independent.
Not always seen even if terrain has been seen.
Occupants not seen even if unit has been seen.
Can see other units at own location.
Chance to see if in same cell is 100% by default, 0% for Spy Satellite, The American Mainland, Military Aid.
Material Handling:
Industry, 30 basic production, 100 storage, receive from up to 1 cells away, send up to 1 cells away
Electronics, 30 basic production
Manpower, 3 basic production
Tech (none)
X (none)
Materiel, 2 basic production, 15 storage (15 at start of game), 1 consumed per move, 2 (ammo) consumed per attack, receive from up to 3 cells away
Required advances to build: None.
Fate if side loses: 100% chance to vanish.
AI Attributes:
Requires >= 30 accessible, liquid cells to build naval units.
Requests a total wartime garrison of 1 units.
Range within which enemies will cause an alert is 6.
Basic tactical computation range is 12.
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Australia & gun control: I Went After Guns. Obama Can, Too. by John Howard
"… nothing trumps easy access to a gun. It is easier to kill 10 people with a gun than with a knife."
Children, culture, guns, heroes, power & violence: Giving Up Chuck and the Daisy Red Ryder [required reading]
"My heroes have always been powerful. Heroes are and should be powerful, but how you define power… that makes all the difference. … The American definition of "power that solves problems" is intertwined with the cultural mystique of guns and violence. Once my definition of power changed, a few years ago, my heroes did as well …"
Christ's cross, discipleship & violence: A Meditation on the Cross by Paul Smith [required reading]
"I'll say it again. If you are nailed to a cross you cannot hold a gun. If your hand is wrapped around an instrument of death you cannot grasp the hand that was pierced with an instrument of death."
Deception, fake quotations, & lies: Did Jefferson Really Say That? Why Bogus Quotations Matter in Gun Debate
* "'The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.' … staff 'have not found any evidence that Thomas Jefferson said or wrote' those words."
Drone strikes: The Guilty Conscience of a Drone Pilot Who Killed a Child
"The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reported last August that in Pakistan's tribal areas alone, there are at least 168 credible reports of children being killed in drone strikes."
Faith & guns: If I Can't Take My Gun, I'm Not Going by Neal Whitlow
"Modern weapons and an individual's right to possess them are not dealt with in scripture. All the texts dealing with warfare don't seem to apply. However, there a few principles from the New Testament that inform my thinking on the subject.
"It is not the responsibility of God's people to overwhelm the darkness by force of arms. We use other tools to fulfill our mission. Our weapons are truth, faith, patience, love, forgiveness, and hope. … God's people defend the defenseless. … Jesus calls us to abandon our compulsions of power and control. Let's face it. A big part of the reason that Americans can't let go of our guns is we are enamored with the feelings of power and invincibility they give us."
Faith & nonviolence: Jesus' Way Doesn't Work by Tim Archer [required reading]
"The church heard Jesus' message. They didn't run away. They didn't fight. They endured patiently. For more than two hundred years. They suffered. They died. They loved their enemies and prayed for them. They turned the other cheek. And they were killed for it.
"Because Jesus' way doesn't work. It doesn't protect your from suffering. It doesn't protect you from death. (well, not immediately) It doesn't bring your enemies to their knees. It doesn't protect the weak nor avenge the innocent. In the eyes of the world, Jesus' way is a complete failure.
"If you're looking for something that works, don't look to Jesus' teachings. But remember one thing: if you choose what makes sense to men, you're choosing something that God despises."
Gun control & President Obama's plan: * The President's Plan to Reduce Gun Violence [required reading; download the .pdf file]; * Joe Biden Addresses the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Jan. 17 [55 min. video; skip to 10 min., 20 sec. to begin]
* "Download the full text of the President's plan."
* Scroll down to the Opening Plenary Luncheon to find this video.
Gun control & public opinion: In Gun Control Debate, Several Options Draw Majority Support
"Fully 85% of Americans favor making private gun sales and sales at gun shows subject to background checks, with comparable support from Republicans, Democrats and independents. Similarly, 80% support laws to prevent mentally ill people from purchasing guns, with broad support across party lines. But this bipartisan consensus breaks down when it comes to other proposals."
Gun control & the states: * Gun Laws in the US, State by State – Interactive [very interesting & helpful]; * The Gun Challenge
* "… the majority of gun legislation in the US is enacted at the state level. That has brought broad variations across the country, with states taking different approaches to issues ranging from sales, permits, licensing, self-defence and carry laws."
* "Inevitably, a bill like Wyoming's has been filed in Texas."
Guns & self-defense: * How Often Do We Use Guns in Self-Defense?
"We don't know exactly how frequently defensive gun use occurs."
Guns & the escalation of danger: Lessons From Guns and a Goose by Nicholas D. Kristof
"… that episode … underscores the role that guns too often play in our society: an instrument not of protection but of escalation. … One study, reported in Southern Medical Journal in 2010, found that a gun is 12 times more likely to result in the death of a household member or guest than in the death of an intruder. Another study in 1993 found that gun ownership creates nearly a threefold risk of a homicide in the owner's household."
Gun ownership: Why I Don't Own a Gun by Brian Zahand
"I don't own a gun because I don't need one and I don't want one. And that is perfectly acceptable. Please try to be at peace with this. As I said, I don't own golf clubs either, and that's bound to upset some people too."
Gun violence & statistics:* Lack Of Up-To-Date Research Complicates Gun Debate by Carrie Johnson; * How Many People Have Been Killed by Guns Since Newtown? [interactive map]
* "Public health research dried up more than a decade ago after Congress restricted the use of some federal money to pay for those studies."
* "The answer to the simple question in that headline is surprisingly hard to come by. So Slate and the Twitter feed @GunDeaths are collecting data for our crowdsourced interactive. This data is necessarily incomplete. But the more people who are paying attention, the better the data will be. You can help us draw a more complete picture of gun violence in America. If you know about a gun death in your community that isn't represented here, please tweet @GunDeaths with a citation. (If you're not on Twitter, you can email email@example.com.)"
Military & prayer: How Do We Pray for the Troops? by Craig M. Watts [required reading]
"The language of public prayer should express a reality shaped by the creative and redemptive activity of God, not simply one that can be read from the pages of the newspapers or heard from the mouths of either marketers or politicians. …
"So when I stand to pray in worship I never pray that God protect our troops for the simple fact that we don't have any troops. We do not gather as Americans who plead on behalf of national interests or partisan favor before either God or the world. We are the church. Who we are has been determined by whose we are. We are people of God. We gather as the body of Christ united with Christ's body throughout the world. Yet I do pray for the protection of soldiers and civilians alike. I pray indiscriminately, without regard to borders because all people are creatures made by the hand of God and are so loved by God that God sent God's only begotten Son on their behalf. May they be preserved from danger and be restored to circumstances where they can live without the threat of violence either to them or from them."


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Wabash Graduate's Scientific Illustrations in Current Art Showby Steve Charles • January 18, 2005 Share:
Joe Trumpey '88 was a freshman at Wabash when he signed up for "Survival in Winter," the wilderness skills course taught by professor of religion Eric Dean. One of the College's most beloved professors, Dean was also a Presbyterian minister, author, husband and father, a Benedictine ecumenical oblate, and had served in the RAF during World War II. He died of cancer in 1989.
"Eric was my tent mate for that survival course," Trumpey recalls fondly. "We shared a tent, froze our butts off together."
"Later, when he was trying to establish a program for all incoming freshman to get an outdoor experience, I went to the Appalachians to scout out some places with him, and we did some more camping and hiking together."
Now a scientific illustrator and a professor at the University of Michigan's School of Art and Design, Trumpey's passion for the outdoors has only grown stronger. In addition to his work at the university, Trumpey teaches Eco-Explorers, an interdisciplinary and collaborative program that brings science, art, and environmental education to elementary and middle schoolers.
Trumpey is chief science illustrator for the 17-volume Grzimek's Animal Encyclopedia, and works from that book are among those currently on exhibit at the Wabash Fine Arts Center in a show titled "Nature Observed and Expressed." The show illustrates the varied ways artists are influenced by and respond to nature. Trumpey's drawings and paintings share the gallery with more abstract works by Betsy Stirratt and Linda Salerno.
He and his wife, Shelley, own a farm near Ann Arbor, and the couple enjoys camping, scuba diving, and hiking and sharing those experiences with their students.
The director of the School of Fine Arts Gallery at Indiana University, Stirratt's work is influenced by current graphic and interior design as well as by natural and biological forms and phenomena.
Salerno says the genesis of this body of her work came while she was in Italy, where Salerno was surrounded by a garden and longed to record the magic she saw.
The juxtaposition of Trumpey's intricately detailed scientific art with Salerno's and Stirratt's paintings is both compelling and illuminating.
"This is a great show for school kids to visit," says Wabash art professor Greg Huebner. "They'll look at the realistic depictions in Joe's work, then recognize those shapes or elements in the other paintings. They begin to see the value of each, how the artistic process can work."
Huebner notes that classes from area elementary schools have already scheduled visits to the exhibit, which is housed, as Trumpey notes appreciatively, in the gallery named for named for his mentor, the late Eric Dean.
"I've had such a warm welcome coming back, and it's been great to see my old professors," Trumpey says. "But it was really special to be in the Eric Dean Gallery, because he was such an essential part of my experience when I was here."
At top left, is sample of Trumpey's illustrations. Bottom right is artist Trumpey.


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The update to Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac also patched a long-standing bug that erased messages, contacts and other information from Entourage 2004 accounts on Exchange mail servers, the company confirmed in a support document.
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.0 Update plugged two security holes, which the company gave its highest rating, "critical", as announced in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-008 and Security Bulletin MS08-013. They could be exploited to inject malware into a Macintosh or hijack the machine from its user. It also fixed a potentially disastrous flaw in Entourage 2004, the suite's email client.
"This update fixes an issue that could cause loss of email messages, calendar events, or contacts, for users of accounts on a server that is running Exchange Server," Microsoft said in a support document.
A blogger going by the alias "Vermyndax" fleshed out the terse Microsoft description. Vermyndax, who said he currently works as chief engineer for a major IT project at an unnamed federal agency, noted the trouble the Entourage bug had caused.
"Entourage 2004 treats its local database as authoritative to the mail stored in your mailbox," he wrote. "As such, if the Exchange server happens to be virus-scanning your mailbox when you synchronise your mail, Exchange will refuse to allow Entourage access to the items being scanned. Since Entourage receives no information on the existence of those items, it will mark them for deletion in its local database."
In other words, the next time Entourage synchronised with Exchange, all those items were deleted. "In cases we noted, users were losing large swaths of email at once, on the order of two to three weeks' worth all at once," Vermyndax said.
It was rare that users would lose data permanently - Exchange's deleted-item retention policy, if set, meant that the deleted messages and contacts could be restored - but the bug was tough to pin down, Vermyndax acknowledged. "I'm much more comforted in knowing the public will soon have the fruits of the debugging labour," he said.
Entourage 2008, the updated email client part of the just-released Office 2008 for Mac, includes the bug fix pushed out this week for the older email program.
Microsoft was not immediately available for comment or to provide more detail about the Entourage 2004 fix.
Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.0 Update can be downloaded from Microsoft's website or retrieved using Office's built-in "Check for Updates" feature, which can be called from the Help menu.


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