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Normally, I don't post here about new software releases, as we do so many with pretty regular one month release cycles, but these new builds have been a while in the works. One issue with being a "middleware" company, as some VCs have called us, is we are a little at the whim of what the big players do. Adobe releases CS3 with lots of under-documented "features" that we now have to work around, new cameras with new formats (seemingly weekly), Sony Vegas revisions (released almost as often as CineForm), Apple FCS major revisions, and, of course, Microsoft Vista (big headache.)
Sometimes, it seems hard to find the time to add features to our products, rather than just patching features of others. Note: sometimes that is to the advantage of CineForm that we can patch features of the bigger guys; we are the glue that makes this stuff work. While there are plenty of patches for the above tools, we did have time to put in some cool new stuff that I didn't want to go unnoticed. In the NEO 2K and Prospect 2K lines there is now extensive support for 4:4:4 with Alpha channels (4:4:4:4), at 12-bits per channel -- this is a first for any visually lossless compression product. While adding 4:4:4 a few months back has a clear market with dual link recording and film-out mastering, 4:4:4:4 was created with pure speculation that there is a market for it (given that that is typically the domain of uncompressed.) I hope that it finds its way into some interesting applications, if so, please tell me how you use it.
The latest versions of the CineForm tools are available here : http://www.cineform.com/products/Downloads/Downloads.htm
Update : The new NEO HD/2K and Prospect HD/2K builds now include a license to the Mac codec. See the press release for details.


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It's really only a sliver of time when humans build the bulk of their skeleton. At age 9, the bones start a big growth spurt. And by the time puberty ends, around 14 or 15 years old, the adult-sized skeleton is all but done, about 90 percent complete.
But doctors say a lot of children aren't getting what they need to do that. Calcium and vitamin D are essential, sure, but so is lots of time jumping and running.
"It's the magic window of time when bone is built," says Dr. Laura Tosi, an orthopedic surgeon who directs the pediatric bone health program at Children's National Health system in Washington, D.C. And when it comes to bones, "bigger is definitely better," she says. "The wider and thicker the bone, the harder it is to break or tear."
Just about everybody knows that calcium and vitamin D are essential to build strong bones. But children and teenagers are all too often shunning the foods that would help them get enough calcium and vitamin D to build those bones.
Federal health officials recommend that children between the ages of 9 and 18 get 1,300 milligrams of calcium every day. That translates into four to five glasses of milk or the equivalent. According to Dr. Neville Golden, an adolescent medicine specialist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, most teens are not drinking anywhere near that amount.
Only about 15 percent of high school students are drinking milk, according to a 2011 federal survey. And only about 9 percent of girls do. In part that's because milk drinking is viewed as "uncool," says Golden, and teens, particularly girls, often think of milk as fattening.
But that's not true, he says. One glass of skim milk contains no fat and approximately 80 calories, about the same caloric content as an apple.
Now of course there are other sources of calcium — yogurt and cheese, for example. But lots of kids think those are fattening, too, Golden says. And while vegetables can be a source of calcium, you'd have to eat an awful lot of them to reach the recommended levels — one cup of broccoli has just 42 mg of calcium. Fortunately, there are other food sources, including fortified orange juice, breakfast cereals and tofu.
Calcium supplements are often recommended for adults to meet their recommended daily requirement. But for kids, Golden says, it's far better to eat calcium-rich foods. That's because the body absorbs calcium better from food than it does from supplements.
Even if boys and girls get the recommended amount of calcium, if they're not also getting vitamin D it won't make a difference. "You can drink as much calcium as you like, but if you don't have enough vitamin D, you're not going to absorb it," Golden says. The vitamin, which is actually a hormone, interacts with the lining of the stomach and intestines to help calcium get absorbed.
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine said that children and most adults need 600 international units of vitamin D a day. They found no evidence of widespread vitamin D deficiency, though people these days spend much less time out in the sun, which stimulates the body's production of vitamin D.
Vitamin D is found in foods like fatty fish such as salmon and sardines, but teenage girls were least likely of all age groups to get enough vitamin D in food, according to a 2010 study. One interesting point, says Golden: Farmed salmon is not as vitamin D rich as wild-caught salmon. And like calcium, vitamin D is added to foods like milk and orange juice.
If a teenager still isn't getting enough vitamin D from fish, milk and other healthy foods, Golden says, a reasonable workaround is taking supplements of about 400 international units per day.
Perhaps the secret ingredient to building strong bones for a lifetime is exercise, says orthopedic surgeon Tosi. One study found that when children jumped up and down between classes, totaling about 15 minutes a day, they added mass to their leg bones.
The bounce is what's important, Tosi says. "We think the bounce probably sends an electrical or other signal right up the skeleton, saying, 'OK, time to give more, time to build more bone.' "
So, jumping, jogging, tennis and basketball are all good options. Federal health officials suggest kids get at least one hour of exercise every day.
On a Monday, it's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.
And I'm Renee Montagne.
Today in Your Health, we have a case of two much medical information. Excessive medical screening by for-profit companies may lead to needless treatment.
INSKEEP: First, building healthy bones in young children. Doctors worry that kids are not getting enough exercise, Vitamin D or calcium. Those are all building blocks for strong bones.
NPR's Patti Neighmond reports.
PATTI NEIGHMOND, BYLINE: Its really only a sliver of time when humans build the bulk of their skeleton. From age nine to the end of puberty, around 14 or 15, is when our major growth spurt happens.
DR. LAURA TOSI: It's the magic window of time when bone is built.
NEIGHMOND: Orthopedic surgeon Laura Tosi directs the pediatric Bone Health Program at Children's National Health System in Washington, D.C. Because that magic window is so short, she says it's crucial to build as much bone as possible during that time.
TOSI: For me personally, the most important things are exercise, vitamin D and calcium.
NEIGHMOND: Think of calcium as the cement in bone. It builds density. And because it's not made by the body it has to be absorbed through food.
Dr. Neville Golden, with the American Academy of Pediatrics, says federal recommendations say kids between nine and 18 should get 1300 milligrams of calcium every day.
DR. NEVILLE GOLDEN: That translates into somewhere between four to five glasses of milk or equivalent per day. And most teens are not doing that.
NEIGHMOND: In fact, a recent study found only about 15 percent of high school students drank three or more glasses of milk a day. Only about 9 percent of girls did. In part, milk drinking is often viewed as sort of uncool, says Golden. But also its often viewed as fattening.
GOLDEN: And that's not in fact true. For example, one glass of skim milk contains no fat and approximately 80 calories. That's about the same caloric content as an apple.
NEIGHMOND: Now, of course, there are other sources of calcium: yogurt, cheese and vegetables. But Golden says you'd have to eat an awful lot of vegetables to reach the required 1300 milligrams.
GOLDEN: One cup of broccoli contains about 42 milligrams. So if you think about that; how many cups of broccoli do you need to consume in order to get enough calcium in a day. But there are other sources - orange juice that's fortified as a good source, breakfast cereals that are fortified, tofu that is fortified. These are all good sources of calcium.
NEIGHMOND: Golden says that today, 30 percent of boys and up to 70 percent of girls do not get the calcium they need. And there's some evidence that teenagers are suffering an increasing number of bone fractures. Part of the problem, Golden adds, many kids are also deficient in vitamin D.
GOLDEN: In fact, you can drink as much calcium as you like. But if you don't have enough vitamin D, you're not going to absorb the calcium.
NEIGHMOND: Sunshine helps the body make Vitamin D. It's also in certain foods, like salmon and sardines. But if you can't sit out in the sun or eat fish, Golden says supplements will do the trick.
Orthopedic surgeon Laura Tosi says exercise can also make a huge difference. She points to research from Canada that had kids jump up and down for just a few minutes when they were changing classes.
TOSI: They found that just doing that - was about 15 minutes of jumping a day - made a highly statistically significant difference in how they increased their bone mass over a couple of years.
NEIGHMOND: It's the bounce, says Tosi, that stimulates bone growth.
TOSI: The bounce sends probably an electrical or other signal right up the skeleton saying, OK, time to build more.
NEIGHMOND: So, jumping, jogging, basketball - all help build bone. Federal health officials say kids should get at least one hour of exercise every day. And they should get their calcium from food, not supplements.
Patti Neighmond, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

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Experience the LEGO® Group from the inside: see how LEGO® bricks are produced, meet our designers and take a tour through the LEGO Group's unique history in Ole Kirk Kristiansen's original house.
Take home a unique LEGO set: Each participant receives a LEGO set exclusively produced for the LEGO Inside Tour.
Please find all information about sign-up for the LEGO Inside Tour here: https://www.legohouse.com/en-gb/whats-on/lego-inside-tour
What is LEGO Inside Tour?
LEGO Inside Tour provides a unique look into the LEGO Group often referred to as 'a once–in-a-lifetime experience'. You are invited inside Ole Kirk Kristiansen's original house, featuring an extraordinary exhibition of LEGO sets and models that date back to 1934. You will meet LEGO employees and especially LEGO designers, who will introduce you to their daily work at the LEGO Group, and you will take part in a unique building experience together with LEGO designers. Part of the LEGO Inside Tour consists of a factory tour, where you can see how LEGO bricks are produced. LEGO Inside Tour also stops at the LEGO staff shop.
At the end of the tour, you will receive a unique gift exclusively produced in close cooperation with Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen especially for this year's LEGO Inside Tour participants.
The LEGO Group's headquarters are based in Billund, Denmark, and here the LEGO Inside Tour will take place. Starting point of the 2-day tour is Hotel LEGOLAND®: www.hotellegoland.dk .
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The price per person for taking part in LEGO Inside Tour is DKK 14,500. The price includes 2 overnight stays incl. breakfast (Wednesday until Friday), catering (Wednesday and Thursday) and an entry ticket to LEGOLAND®. All communication on the LEGO Inside Tour and the tour will be in English. LEGO fans taking part in the tour must be at least 7 years old. Children and teenagers between 7 and 17 years must be accompanied by an adult participant. We reserve the right to distribute the slots for LEGO Inside Tour 2017 but will consider preferences according to dates.
Travel costs to and from Hotel LEGOLAND and additional overnight stays are not included in the price. Participants are responsible for taking care of their additional travel arrangements outside LEGO Inside Tour. If you need to stay additional nights or require extra rooms, please contact Hotel LEGOLAND directly. Please inform the hotel staff that you are attending the LEGO Inside Tour. Please pay for any extra nights and/or rooms directly to the hotel on departure. In the LEGO staff shop, you will have the opportunity to buy products for personal use only, subject to a limit of two identical products per participant. We reserve the right to change the program for the tour.
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Wild Western Weather
When thinking of the Wild West one tends to imagine hot sunshine, beautiful mountains, majestic wild horses, and dusty old cowboys. While some of those things are true and others have been somewhat tamed; the wild western weather still remains untamed and unpredictable.
Jackson Hole Wyoming is one of those places that is still a little wild yet filled with wonderful adventure. Being in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem the area is prone to diverse weather patterns. One thing you can count on with the weather in this vast area, is that no matter the season it could always snow on you. Now, don't let this turn you off and make you start thinking about that sandy beach vacation again…. Just because it could snow in July doesn't mean that your experience will be any less amazing.
Weather in any mountain region can be difficult to understand. Mountains produce their own weather and also make it difficult to see weather moving in; you just never know what to expect when setting off for a fun day hike or family horseback ride. Most of the summer months are filled with warm, arid (dry) days and clear, cool evenings, and if weather moves in it is usually gone as fast as it arrived. Some thunderstorms may only last about 10 minutes, and just because it is storming doesn't mean the sun won't still shine. Then after the storm has passed the dust is gone, the air is fresh, the grass is green, and all is right in the Gros Ventre again.
This diverse weather pattern can turn the average day into a great story making adventure. Just think about what the real cowboys and mountain men went through year after year, and take the weather in stride. The horseback riding, and many other activities can still be enjoyed even when the weather is less than favorable. A snowy June day can also give you a chance to relax by the fire, catch up with family and friends, and a reason to treat yourself to a soothing massage. So, next time you are planning a vacation to the Jackson Hole area, remember pack a bit of everything, leave for activities prepared for anything, and take the weather in stride, because after the storm comes the most amazing rainbows! Remember our guides and wranglers at Goosewing Ranch are trained to keep you safe, they have gear available for you to help you stay warm and dry, and will do their best to always make the best out of any situation.


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Fire Island Invasion :: July 4, 2018
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July 4th on Fire Island is celebrated annually with a drag queen invasion from Cherry Grove into the Pines after a drag queen was denied entry to a Fire Island Pines restaurant in 1976.
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UBS is the best online broker in Switzerland.
UBS Ranked Switzerland's Number One Online Broker in September
By BlueSky Ratings
UBS is the Number One online broker in Switzerland according to recently released research by BlueSky International Marketing, Inc. The announcement was made after BlueSky conducted extensive research and analysis of more than 2000 online brokering companies in nine European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom).
"UBS maintained its leadership, once again as Number One eBroker in Switzerland because of its extensive content offering, advanced tools, improved customer service and overall ease of use", said Suzan Nolan, President of BlueSky International.
UBS was ranked Number One as identified by independent research carried out by a team of expert web users at BlueSky International. The team examined more than 500 features and functions on each site, including ease of navigation, user friendliness, simplicity and customer service. Each site was rated individually in terms of quality of the user's experience.
"UBS has retained its position as the leading online broker in Switzerland because of its very extensive product and information offer," said Suzan Nolan, president of BlueSky International. "For instance, secure WAP trading has been added, as has after-hours trading on the Swiss exchange. In addition, real-time trading execution is available for six markets - the US including AMEX, NASDAQ and NYSE, London, Milano, Paris, Xetra in Germany and Zurich and UBS offers options trading plus a variety of search instruments, stock filters and research publications."
The complete BlueSky Ratings for September can be found in the Online Trading section of the www.EuropeanInvestor.com web site. The BlueSky Ratings cover the top seven online brokers in nine European countries, plus the best US brokers for European residents. Eight key decision points are compared for each, such as cost of commissions, the number of markets traded, the languages offered and the mutual fund offerings. There is also an easy link that enables the user to ask for more information. An explanation of the methodology and criteria used for the ratings can be found on www.blueskyinc.com.
About BlueSky International
BlueSky International Marketing Inc. is the leader in providing accurate facts and insight about the international Internet to financial services companies worldwide since 1997. BlueSky's original research and analysis identifies competitive opportunities, provides industry benchmarks, anticipates key trends and compares market direction on the Internet across multiple countries in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. BlueSky Ratings is the first independent, cross-border Internet rating service that helps people find the deal and service that's best for them. For more information see www.blueskyinc.com.
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Mix-up Arm and Sahale
Tara crossing Mix-up Arm. Sahale rises in the background.
Sahale Peak
Sahale Peak and Cascade Pass as seen from Mix-up Arm.
Tara and Carl
Tara and Carl pose with Eldorado, Torment, Boston and Sahale standing in the distance.
The base of the Cache Glacier
The crew descends to the base of the Cache Glacier
Ripsaw Ridge and Buckner
The spikes of Jagged Ridge leading to the SW Face of Mount Buckner.
Cache Col
Cache Col and its views make the perfect excuse to stop and stare at the mountains beyond.
Descending to Kool-Aid Lakes
A trail has been worn to Kool-Aid Lakes. In the background rises Spider Mountain on the left and Mount Formidable to the right. Between tumbles the Middle Cascade Glacier.
Magic Mountain Team
Jeff, Carl, Rory and Tara on their way up Magic Mountain. The lake below is Trapper Lake.
Carl AKA ridge hopper
Carl races along the ridge that climbs toward the summit of Magic Mountain.
Ridge Hopper 2
Carl scurrying around me. The shadow of our ridge cuts across the valley below.
Jeff Rich AKA Young knees
In the distance rises the final climb of Magic Mountain. A descent around and down to the right leads to the final climb on the backside of that tower.
Rory AKA Don't Follow Me
Rory comes to a dead end on a fantastic ridge. In the background rises Eldorado and its distinct East Ridge.
Rory AKA Summit Walker
Rory stands on a tower of rock near the summit of Magic Mountain. Behind him stands Hidden Lake Peaks.
Rory AKA Summit Contemplator
Rory contemplates the rocky oblivion beneath him.
Middle Cascade River
Between rocks you can see the headwaters of the Middle Cascade River.
Magic Mountain Summit
The summit of Magic Mountain with our motley crew astride.
Trapper Mountain
Trapper Mountain as seen from Magic Mountain. In the background lies the Eastern flank of the Cascades.
Trapper Lake inlet
The inlet of trapper lake pouring from the perennial snowfields just above its shores.
Jeff Ridge AKA Young Knees 2
Jeff Rich races along the summit ridge of Magic Mountain on our way back to camp. Behind is Mount Formidable and the Formidable Glacier.
Mountain Slope
Snow and rock mingling with light and shadow.
Cliffs, Ridgelines and Wowzers!
Jeff Rich watching his step on his way down Magic Mountain.
Black and White Ridgeline
The ridge continues.
Ridge: Still going!
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Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey
External Researcher
Dr. Carolyn W. Pumphrey has served as Program Coordinator for the Triangle Institute for Security Studies (TISS) since 2000 and also teaches history at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Over the last 13 years, she has organized over 30 conferences and workshops for TISS. From 1997-2000, she was a Post-Doctoral Fellow for the TISS and, between 1986 and 1992, she was an Assistant Professor of History at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Pumphrey has taught a wide range of courses, including the "History of Restraints on War," "War and Peace in Ancient and Medieval Times," "Medieval Warfare," and "In War and Peace: Christian and Muslim Relations in the Middle Ages." She has edited four books, Transnational Threats: Blending Law Enforcement and Military Strategies (2000); The Rise of China: Security Implications (2002); (with Rye Schwartz-Barcott), Armed Conflict in Africa (2003); and Global Climate Change: National Security Implications (2008). Dr. Pumphrey holds a B.A. in literature and history from the University of York, England, and a Ph.D. in history from Duke University, where she was the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Fellow (1978-81).
*The above information may not be current. It was current at the time when the individual worked for SSI or was published by SSI.
SSI books and monographs by Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey
The Energy and Security Nexus: A Strategic Dilemma
November 23, 2012
Edited by Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey.
It is hard to overstate the importance of energy. Energy literally drives the global economy. Without question, the links between energy and security are significant, but how so? This book explores the connections between energy and security (human, national, and international) and provides considerable discussion on how best to resolve this strategic dilemma.
Global Climate Change National Security Implications
May 01, 2008
Edited by Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey.
Contributors to this volume agree that climate change is a threat deserving of serious attention. They stress the need for greater planning and coordination and for further research as well as the utility of engagement—military to military and state to state—on environmental issues. They differ as to whether the Armed Forces should play a leading or supporting role, but agree that they can—and already do—make a valuable contribution.
The Rise of China in Asia: Security Implications
January 01, 2002
Edited by Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey.
Sections of the book address China as a rising power, China as a security threat, the other Asian powers in relation to China, the flashpoints in East and South Asia, and Sino-American relations.
Transnational Threats: Blending Law Enforcement and Military Strategies
November 01, 2000
Edited by Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey.
On February 2-3, 2000, the U.S. Army War College, the Triangle Institute for Security Studies, and the Duke University Center for Law, Ethics, and National Security co-sponsored a conference in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The conference examined transnational threats, including terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction, cyber threats to the national infrastructure, and international organized crime.


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Cops justified in killing knife-wielding grandma
A day after the shooting inside a Buffalo home, Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda told reporters the incident "became a life or death situation for the officers"
By Carolyn Thompson
Associated Press
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An officer was justified in shooting a woman who charged at police with knives after fatally stabbing her four-year-old grandson, Buffalo's police commissioner said Thursday.
Charlene Fears was covered in blood and had a butcher knife in each hand when she came at two officers and refused their repeated orders to drop the weapons, Commissioner Daniel Derenda told reporters Thursday, a day after the shooting inside a Buffalo home.
"It became a life or death situation for the officers," he said, citing the initial investigation.
But police said little about what happened before the shooting that led Fears to apparently stab grandson Roderick Geiger III more than once. It was likely the child's blood on her when she was shot, Derenda said. The four-year-old died later at a hospital.
"This is a tragedy for all involved," the commissioner said, adding the investigation is ongoing.
He declined to comment on media reports that the 38-year-old Fears had a history of mental illness.
Neighbors told The Buffalo News they were first alerted to the stabbing when Fears' daughter, the boy's mother, began screaming, "Somebody killed my baby" and administering CPR.
Meanwhile, relatives of the slain boy's father, Roderick Geiger Jr., said Thursday that they hadn't heard from him since the stabbing and worried about his safety.
"We don't have any idea where he is," Timothy Geiger, Geiger Jr.'s grandfather and the slain child's great-grandfather, told The Associated Press. "We're hoping and praying he'll surface soon. He was crazy about that little baby. It was his life."
Timothy Geiger said his grandson was hospitalized late last year after being hit in the head with a hammer and left for dead by a group of attackers. After leaving the hospital, Geiger said, his grandson ignored doctors' orders to go straight home and instead went to his son. "He wasn't in shape to go nowhere," Geiger said. "He went to see his baby."
Derenda said city surveillance cameras caught some of what unfolded in the Riverside neighborhood late Wednesday afternoon, but he declined to elaborate.
Officer Robert Yeates, who had been on the force for more than 20 years, and Officer John Mulderig, who graduated from the police academy last week, were flagged down as they drove by on routine patrol and were alerted to the wounded child, he said. They were calling for an ambulance when Fears approached.
"I believe they were in fear for their lives," Derenda said.
Fears' relatives couldn't be reached for comment.
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Cisco Catalyst 2940 Series Switches
The Cisco Catalyst 2940 Series Switches are small, standalone, managed switches with 8 Fast Ethernet ports and a single integrated Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet uplink. The switches are designed to be used outside the wiring closet in the end-user workspace, such as classrooms or conference rooms, and feature a durable metal shell, no fan for silent operation, easy wall or under-the-desk mounting, a security lock slot to prevent theft, and an available cable guard to lock down cables and help prevent theft.
Complete with a simple web-based Express Setup, a free Java-enabled web-based monitoring and configuration tool, and the rich functionality of Cisco IOS, this switch provides comprehensive functionality and manageability for classrooms, conference rooms, or other small workgroup environments. Easy to install and manage, periodic software updates for life, and built to last, these switches provide outstanding investment protection and the lowest total cost of ownership in its product class.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr delivers a poignant and powerful story about how one woman's best intentions lead to the worst of situations and how the power of love helps her to heal and ultimately triumph.
From the outside looking in, Lauren Delaney has a life to envy—a successful career, a solid marriage to a prominent surgeon and two beautiful daughters who are off to good colleges. But on her twenty-fourth wedding anniversary Lauren makes a decision that will change everything.Read More
She's everything he never wanted and everything he can't live without…
New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers another unforgettable story in the Long, Tall Texans series.
Widowed Texas Ranger and single dad John Ruiz hardened his heart years ago. Day after day, he tracks the roughest criminals in the Lone Star State, which takes him away from his young son. So the last thing John needs is a beautiful woman interfering in his life and getting too close to his little boy. But when John meets her, he's floored by how quickly the sparks fly…Read More
From New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling new series about an oft-widowed mother's grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . .
A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher "Grey" Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey's focus on expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman managing his stepfather's funeral, he's shocked to discover how much they have in common. Still, Grey isn't interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully outspoken, the lady . . .Read More
The Wall Street Journal bestselling series continues as Mercy Kilpatrick becomes embedded in the nightmare of a terrorist conspiracy.
The job: infiltrate a militia amassing illegal firearms in an isolated forest community. FBI agent Mercy Kilpatrick is the ideal candidate. She knows Oregon. She's near the compound. And having been raised among survivalists, Mercy understands the mind-set of fanatics. Lay low, follow rules, do nothing to sound an alarm, and relinquish all contact with the outside world. She's ready to blend in.Read More
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell plunges into the world of Sara Medina, who lifted herself from a childhood of poverty to become a successful art dealer. Sara provides the perfect touch for the homes of her wealthy clients. After watching her mother cope with too many children and too little money, Sara vowed never to make the mistake of marriage.Read More
One secret, one nightmare, one lie. You guess which is which.
1. I have the scar of a gunshot on my forehead.
2. I have willfully misrepresented my identity to the US military.
3. I'm the new mother of a seven-year-old girl.
Kellen Adams suffers from a yearlong gap in her memory. A bullet to the brain will cause that. But she's discovering the truth, and what she learns changes her life, her confidence, her very self. She finds herself in the wilderness, on the run, unprepared, her enemies unknown—and she is carrying a priceless burden she must protect at all costs. The consequences of failure would break her. And Kellen Adams does not break.Read More
The #1 Amazon Charts bestselling series continues as Morgan Dane and PI Lance Kruger investigate the mysterious disappearance of a true-crime writer.
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When the 2012-13 school year ends at Indian Land High School, it will mark the end of an era.
For the last 20 years, well over the span of a school career for a student from kindergarten to graduation, Tamara Jacobus has been teaching and coaching at the Lancaster County Class AA high school.
When the ILHS doors close at the end of the month, Jacobus will be leaving for the final time.
It's an ominous sight. The flickering glow from the candle-lit bags illuminate the night. On this night they are a visual reminder of those who either lost their battle with cancer or still doing battle.
The dreadful disease is no respecter of persons and we all know someone – from all walks of life – who have dealt with it or are still dealing with it.
A host of deserving people were in the spotlight at the Kershaw Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet at the Kershaw Country Club.
The awards are a way to honor those who are making a positive impact on business, industry and life in the southern Lancaster County town.
Beverly Timmons was presented with the chamber's highest award. Previously known as the Citizen of the Year award, it is now called the President's Award.
The award is presented to a Kershaw citizen who has significantly contributed to the betterment of the community.
Well, it's about time Lancaster County Council finally took up the controversial issue of B-3 commercial zoning again.
Since council lifted the Panhandle's moratorium on B-3 zoning last June (five days before it was set to expire anyway), the issue had been dead in the water, despite several Panhandle residents' strident calls to bring it back to council's attention.
A highlight of the county high school track season takes center stage, Saturday, April 20, on the Lancaster High School track at the Rice Athletics Building.
The seventh annual KLS Running for Ryan features the county track meet at LHS. Boys and girls squads from Andrew Jackson, Buford, Indian Land and host Lancaster will be there to earn track bragging rights for the 2013 season.
In the past few years, Lancaster County has produced state champions and state qualifiers, and the annual meet seems to bring out the best from around the county.
The leadership for the future of the University of South Carolina Lancaster will be handled by a familiar figure.
Dr. Walt Collins III, USCL assistant dean of student affairs, was selected from a field of three candidates to replace Dr. John Catalano and lead USCL into its promising future.
Catalano, who guided USCL as dean for 11 years, announced his retirement in June, effective the end of the year.
Collins, a Clinton, N.C. native, has been a key part of USCL since 2002.
There's a lot of Palmetto pride on display in Lancaster County schools these days and with good reason – 11 of the county's schools recently won Palmetto Gold and Silver awards for the 2011-12 school year from the S.C. Department of Education.
And while that total number is lower than last year's 16 winning county schools, the number of gold award winners actually doubled from four last year to eight this year, despite a more rigourus criteria.
No one is immune. Loss of a job. Devastating medical issue. Death of a working spouse. Divorce. The list is endless. An individual or family's economic status can change almost immediately – for numerous reasons.
Life happens. And when it does, people often find themselves suddenly in need. Elaine Adkins knows. Adkins, executive director of HOPE (Helping Other People Effectively) in Lancaster, meets these people everyday.
In the future, a life will be saved, because of the new emergency helicopter landing pad in Kershaw.
It might be a car wreck victim, a person suffering from a stroke, heart attack or a youngster bitten by a poisonous snake.
No matter, quick and efficient help and the helicopter pad, which will allow the patient to be flown to receive critical medical assistance, is going to be vital.
Direct thanks can be attributed to Talf Wrenn.
A trio of outstanding people have left us in recent weeks, but their mark will be on Lancaster County for years to come.
Lib Wilson, Walter Craig Sr. and Jimmy Moreland Sr. died, but their legacy of community involvement will live on.
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Any time a Lancaster woman meets with success, she can be grateful that Lib Wilson blazed the way.
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A video has gone viral but it's not the latest hit from Justin Bieber or a cute cat.
The Australian Army has posted a strongly worded, three-minute message from its chief, Lt. Gen. David Morrison. It's gotten over a million views.
"Those who think it's okay to behave in a way that demeans or exploits their colleagues have no place in this Army," said Morrison in the video, reacting to an alleged sex scandal involving inappropriate emails and images. "On all operations, female soldiers have proven themselves in the best traditions of the Australian army. They are vital to us, maintaining our capability now and into the future. If that does not suit you, then get out."
The video message came not only as Australia was dealing with its own scandal, but as an epidemic of sexual assaults was revealed in the U.S. military. According to the U.S. Defense Department, 26,000 service members said they experienced unwanted sexual contact last year. But only 3,374 cases were actually reported to higher-ups. Many U.S. allies – the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, Norway and Israel – have removed the system of reporting such cases from the chain of command. This is a move that U.S. military brass strongly resists.
"U.S. military position has always been that the discipline is a tool of the commander, and the commander needs to have that tool at his or her disposal if they're to ensure discipline," said Victor Hansen, a professor at New England Law Boston and the vice president of the National Institute of Military Justice. "So what you see is this reluctance to take the command out of that. Because they see this as a command problem, and if we take this tool away from commanders then they'll have the inability to fix it."
Indeed, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel was clear on that position in testimony to the Senate Budget Committee last week.
"I don't personally believe that you can eliminate the command structure in the military from this process," he said. "Because it is the culture, it is the institution, it's the people within that institution that have to fix the problem."
Though a proposal to remove the chain of command from decisions about prosecuting sexual assaults was offered by Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and 27 co-sponsors, neither the House nor the Senate included that in their defense spending bills.
Critics said the system not only stops men and women from reporting incidents that may involve fellow service members or superiors, but that the prosecution of those cases could also be derailed, because the chain of command is involved. Hansen, who served a 20-year career in the Army, mostly as a JAG Corps officer, said that military leaders are concerned that removing commanders from sexual assault issues could be a "slippery slope" of removing commanders from military justice issues altogether.
"I think it's important to understand that these cases are difficult cases regardless of where they're prosecuted," said Hansen. "And to assume necessarily that if they are taken out of the chain of command and put into some other authority that that's necessarily going to make these cases easier to prove, I'm not so sure I would believe that. There are all kinds of reasons for why these cases are difficult to prove that have nothing to do with fact that the chain of command is primarily responsible."
Hansen said the military "needs to do a better job at ensuring the victims have the ability to make complaints and make those complaints without the fear of retribution or inaction without the chain of command. And that undoubtedly and unquestionable is a very difficult balance to strike."
Just as U.S. followed its allies in repealing "Don't Ask Don't Tell," should it follow suit in responding to the epidemic of sexual assault? Hansen cautioned that though U.S. allies have removed the chain of command from military justice issues, he has not seen any analysis to prove that they are more successful in prosecuting sexual assault cases.
Instead, Hansen advocated greater accountability.
"They need to do a better job to hold commanders accountable criminally," said Hansen. "That's where more work needs to be done. It's not to take commanders out of the system but to hold them more accountable when they fail."


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Lausanne, Switzerland, December 27, 2012 - As part of an end-of-year review series, the FIVB takes a look back at the success of beach volleyball at the London Olympic Games.
Even for the uninitiated it was clear that beach volleyball had stamped its mark at the 2012 Olympic Games.
The sport made headline news around the world and the top 10 of the best Olympic moments on the IOC website for all the right reasons: the quality of the players, the drama and surprise of the competition and the festive ambiance at the Horse Guards Parade. Not surprisingly nearly all the competitions were sold out and TV coverage of the beach volleyball matches had high ratings all through the Games.
USA's Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh took their third straight Olympic gold victory against compatriots Jen Kessy and April Ross showing us exactly why they are the undisputed queens of beach volleyball. It was an all-American final, which saw world champions and number 1 seeds Brazilians Larissa França and Juliana Felisberta having to settle for bronze after their defeat by Kessy/Ross.
Brazil's top-seeded men's pair, Emmanuel Rego and Alison Cerutti also failed to win gold after being beaten in the final by Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann. Brink/Reckermann became the first German pair to win gold in any volleyball event and the first Europeans of either gender to win beach volleyball gold. Bronze medallist Martins Plavins and Janis Smedins won Latvia's first medal at the 2012 Olympics.
As the dust begins to settle, the question that is no doubt on everyone's mind is, can the Games in Rio in 2016 top the action in London?
It's true that the landscape for beach volleyball, especially in the women's competition, will definitely be changed following Misty May-Treanor's and Larissa França's retirement this year. Although their partners Kerri Walsh and Juliana Felisberta will continue their careers, there is now some room for other rising stars to take centre stage.
Moreover with the current qualifying process, smaller nations now have the possibility to participate more actively at the Olympics. And we've already seen some burgeoning talent in the likes of Natacha Rigobert and her partner Elodie Li Yuk of Mauritius. The duo qualified for their first Olympic beach volleyball tournament through the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup.
A total of 142 countries from around the world took part in the qualification process for the Olympic Games in 2012, with the debut of the Continental Cup and the World Cup Olympic Qualification Tournament. Alongside Rigobert/Li Yuk from Mauritius, Argentina were also represented in the women's tournament for the first time in the shape of Maria Virginia Zonta and Ana Gallay thanks to the Continental Cup.
On the men's side Igor Hernandez and Jesus Villafane also made history by becoming the first Venezuelan team to qualify for an Olympic Games. Steven Grotowski and John Garcia-Thompson were Britain's first men's team to contest the event since its debut at the 1996 Atlanta games.
If the surprising gold and bronze medal success of Germany's Brink/Reckermann and Latvia's Plavins/Smedins is anything to go by, Rio 2016 will no doubt provide a platform for other beach volleyball pairs to show their mettle.
London 2012 set out to "Inspire a Generation" and it won many plaudits from the critics for creating a fun, festive atmosphere at the beach volleyball matches. If Britain, a country without a beach volleyball tradition could draw such spectacular crowds, the future bodes well for volleyball hungry Brazil.
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Olympic Volleyball review - Stunning finals highlight terrific tournament
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12.08.2012 18:31:48
Russia come from behind to win Olympic title after 32 years, Brazil and Italy get silver and bronze
London, Great Britain, August 12, 2012 – The last day of action of the men's volleyball tournament at Earls Court provided all fans with the right cli... More...
12.08.2012 18:30:00
Brazilian legend Giba calls time on career
London, Great Britain, August 12, 2012 – Brazil captain and legend Giba has called time on his 20-year international career after the heart-breaking 3... More...
12.08.2012 18:18:40
Last man standing: Russian hero Sergey Tetyukhin
London, Great Britain, August 8, 2012 – For the first time ever, a team which was down 2-0 in an Olympic final fought back to win gold. In the middle ... More...
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Mikhaylov masterfully aids comeback win for men's gold
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12.08.2012 17:59:40
Muserskiy sets scoring record on way to gold medal
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12.08.2012 16:33:15
Russia come from behind to save two match balls as Dmitriy Muserskiy leads the way to Olympic gold
London, Great Britain, August 12, 2012 – After two and a half sets the script of the final match in the men's Olympic tournament was almost completed,... More...
12.08.2012 16:00:45
Papi: his fourth medal is for his friend Vigor
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Zaytsev hopes bronze will take Italy back to top of volleyball world
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Academic requirements
Candidates matriculating for the JD degree must successfully complete 88 credits to qualify for graduation. The degree is awarded upon recommendation by the faculty, as well as the satisfactory completion of:
All degree requirements
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The Faculty of the Pace University School of Law semiannually approves certification of those students who have completed all of the requirements for their degrees in the preceding semester, subject to the following provisos:
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- The Law School shall withdraw its certification of any student against whom an Honor Board proceeding is filed after the certification date, based on events alleged to have occurred during the preceding semester. A student provisionally certified pursuant to any of these provisos shall be certified without further faculty action immediately upon termination of all Honor Board proceedings without an Honor Board sanction, or upon satisfaction of the terms of sanction, provided that the student has otherwise completed all degree requirements and is qualified to graduate. For purposes of this rule, "preceding semester" means the fall semester at the end of which a December certification occurs or a spring semester at the end of which an April or May certification occurs.
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Fresh Coconut Pudding
10.03.09 by Jackie
Recently, the local Asian market began carrying loads of fresh coconuts. They are really popular in my house. We usually just eat them plain, but today I felt like making a sweet dish with the coconuts.
I mixed a thickened crème anglaise made of heavy cream with the coconut water. I used heavy cream instead of milk because I wanted the final product to remain creamy even though I substituted in coconut water for some of the dairy. The result was a creamy and decadent pudding. I garnished the dessert with some toasted, sweetened, shredded coconut, and it was ready to serve. If you can find some young coconuts in your local market, give it a try!
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I despise telephones. I always have. Oh, sure there was a time in my youth when Iee^could talk for an hour (what my father allowed) with some silly boy I was crushing on. But I never was one to just pick up the phone to call someone and chat.
Iee^much preferred then–as I do now–looking someone face to face when I speak with them. You can gauge so much from someone's body language and eyes that just aren't possible via a telephone conversation.
To the editor:
Let me ask a question to the people of Williston. When you go into a city what you see is either eye appealing or an eye sore to you. Correct? What conditions are our Williston Business District buildings in? A step away from being condemned in some buildings.
So why did the CRA spend so much time (months) researching to find prime property behind the Williston Business District? It's supposed to beautify our neighborhood maybe encouraging people to walk around possibly wanting to shop in other businesses we were told.
"Believe nothing of what you hear and only half of what you see!" This old saying came back to me full force when I walked into a local store in time to hear the cashier parrot what a previous customer told her. She said that starting immediately the government was going to deduct $100 per paycheck to pay for the new health care bill. She was still upset even after I tried to convince her it was a lie. Why are people so willing to believe rumors instead of checking the facts?
For the last 15 years, it has been my custom to focus on the survivors of cancer as a way to promote the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life fund-raiser.
The first time I did it was in April 1996 and it was my first assignment at a new newspaper.
The survivor was Miranda Fleming, then about 30 who had survived Hodgkin's Disease, or cancer of the lymph nodes when she was about 20.
Little did I know that only five months later, my son, Nick, just three months shy of his 12th birthday would receive the same diagnosis.
Why has the city of Williston decided to enforce a 2002 ordinance without notifying residents. We were verbally informed when we paid our utility bills that we could no longer pay 80 percent and there was some publicity. This was bad enough considering our unusually cold winter causing increased heating costs.
While reading the Pioneer about the last council meeting something caught my eye that I can't let go by without making a comment and that is about the city attorney's contract.
One of the comments was Mr. Fugate's contract was "lifetime"– not true. Because if it was then the council would not vote on the contract on an annual basis would it?
According to the article the council wanted "a Board certified attorney in the city, ccounty and local government."
One of the most frustrating parts of making laws is the ability of lawmakers to tack on completely unrelated amendments to a bill. Consumer protection became the law of the land in February, and riding along on that bill's coattails was an amendment that spells disaster in my personal life. It has nothing to do with money and everything to do with feeling safe in our National Parks.
I attended the Levy County Commission meeting on April 6 and all I can say is shame on three of our county commissioners.
The residents of South Levy County, have always felt under-represented until Gov. Crist appointed Commissioner [Marsha] Drew to the board. Since being in office, she has tried to address the needs of her constituents, but has been blocked by the power struggle taking place on the board.
Time goes by so quickly, it can be easy to forget important deadlines and even easier to let critical items fall to the nether regions of your to-do list. Whether you get to everything or not, time marches on — so we'd like to share some March reminders with you.
Two weeks ago more than 150 people from all walks of life, all faiths, all ages and all colors came together to help out an Eagle Scout candidate while cleaning the cemetery at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church located on Hwy. 318.
In short order, tons of debris was removed and the burial spaces cleared to showcase the final resting place of many of this town's loved ones.
There are many projects that could benefit from the joint effort of the community's residents. Anything is possible when we all work together for good.
They're young and their dreams are lofty but the four men who want to spearhead a drive to build a recreation center in Williston are dead on the money.
We do need such a facility–one with a gym or multi-purpose room, a study center and a lounge. Our young people need somewhere to hang out that's safe and local.
It was a season of ups and downs. First came the consistency of the victories.
And then the heartache of the forfeitures that saw a winning season turn into more losses than wins.
But the 2010 Williston Red Devil basketball team and first-year Head Coach Steve Faulkner were undaunted.
They shrugged off the negativity, claimed both the district and regional titles and made their way to the state Final Four–the first time the team has competed in the 3A division at that level.
The strength of any community lays with its residents and businesses. For the past 25 years, the Williston Chamber of Commerce has supported local business and promoted "Shop at Home." That's because every dollar spent in Williston turns over and over and over.
This year marks the Chamber's Silver Anniversary and last Friday it threw itself a party to salute the people who work tirelessly, selflessly to ensure the economy of Williston stays strong.
Health care reform has been put back into play by President Obama and the Democratic leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate. A seven-hour televised summit between Republicans and Democrats last Thursday accomplished nothing. An event that was supposed to foster bipartisan cooperation only further exemplified the divisiveness of this issue. Republicans would like to see health care reform smothered in its cradle, while Democrats continue to grasp at straws (and votes) that do not appear to exist.
On the afternoon of Feb. 8, 2010, my precious mother collapsed in the parking lot at Walgreen's in Williston. Thanks to some kind person who saw her, 911 was called.
Although my mother was by herself that day, we have been able to somewhat put the events together that occurred.
Within moments, there arrived a team of men who we will be forever grateful for.
My intent is not to embarrass them by any means, but to recognize them for their dedication to their job and to let them know how very much we appreciate them.
I would like to thank the first responders, following the emergency landing of my aircraft on Sunday morning, Feb. 21. I was only able to talk briefly to some of the many people, who came to help me and my son out of the aircraft, and into the ambulances. I don't know most of the people who came to help, but my sincere thanks to all of you. My son Phillip and I will be forever grateful for your quick response and assistance.
We are both recovering well, and we feel fortunate to live in a community, such as Williston.
Iee^have put out just about 38 newspapers since May. That's 38 weeks and if compared to the gestational cycle of a normal woman, it would mean Iee^would be close to delivery.
That's a deadline that most people anticipate with joy.
It's probably the only deadline people actually enjoy.
For most of us deadlines are dreaded. One thing is for sure: we all have them.
I called my mom Monday night. It was late for her 9:58 p.m. in Murray, Utah, and late for me, 11:58 p.m. in Levy County, Florida. My mom told me that early in January that she'd like me to make calling her more often my new year's resolution. So I did.
When I moved to Williston in the early 80s, it was a very nice place to live, not much there but that's the way people liked it. Now having returned for family and personal reasons it has slipped into a state of sad disrepair with the people of this community and the government all sharing in the blame.
The Williston Police Department would like to express a tremendous "thank you" to the following businesses and individuals for their generous contributions for the 2009 Police Awards Banquet.
Their continuous support of our department is most valued. We are grateful for their civic mindedness, for without them, we wouldn't have been able to have such a wonderful evening.
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Laser Strikes Plague Pilots, Imperil Flights
(WASHINGTON) -- An Oregon man pleaded not guilty on Monday to pointing a high-power laser beam at two different aircraft earlier this month, despite admitting after his arrest to laser strikes at 25 airliners in the past.
The police mugshot of security guard Stephen F. Bukucs put a face to a surge of similar anonymous incidents that put pilots at risk, not only at Portland International Airport, but across the country.
"This year through the end of August 2013, we've received 125 reports" of laser strikes, Steve Johnson, a spokesman for the Port of Portland, told ABC News. "Last calendar year we had 100 reports and then in 2011 we had 51. So we've seen an increase, which is following a national trend."
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data shows that the number of laser incidents across the country rose almost ten-fold between 2006 and 2011, from 384 to a record 3,591. The problem became so pervasive that last year, when 3,482 cases were recorded, accidentally shining a laser at an aircraft became a federal crime, punishable by a fine of up to $11,000. And intentionally shooting a laser at a plane carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
"Many high-powered lasers can completely incapacitate pilots who are trying to fly safely to their destinations and may be carrying hundreds of passengers," the FAA website notes.
While the beams may appear small on the ground, the illuminations expand by the time it reaches the cockpit and can temporarily blind a pilot, experts said. In some instances, retinal damage has been recorded.
The FBI reported last week that the New York area has seen a dramatic 17-percent increase in incidents of lasers pointed at planes, with 54 reported at LaGuardia, 18 at Newark and 17 at JFK already this year.
While no charges were reported this month in connection with the most recent New York incidents, the FBI's investigation of Bukucs and his eventual arrest may serve as a warning.
"Until we send a draconian enough message to the entire country, including the yahoos who somehow think they're funny, that this is being taken seriously, we will continue to see this," said John Nance, aviation analyst for ABC News, who thinks the fines and sentences should be increased.
"It's going to continue with pilots being permanently blinded and permanently imperiled," he added. "It really needs to be a really clear, indelible message: 20 years in prison -- your life is over."
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Please include your tow/draw bar in the estimate.
Widths are generally around 4 – 5 metres (13.12 – 16.4 feet).
Note: Include annexes of pullouts in width.
|Average Lengths:
|4 – 12 metres (13.12 – 39.37 feet)
|7 – 14 metres (22.97 – 45.93 feet)
|5 – 7 metres (16.40 – 22.97 feet)
|Fifth wheelers
|7 – 14 metres (22.97 – 45.93 feet)
|Camper Trailers
|5 – 8 metres (16.40 – 26.25 feet)
Note: Do not include the size of the tent pegs
|1 person
|1 × 2.5 metres (3.28 × 8.20 feet)
|2 person
|1.5 × 2.5 metres (4.92 × 8.20 feet)
|3 person
|3 × 2.5 metres (9.84 × 8.20 feet)
|4 person
|4.5 × 2.5 metres (14.76 × 8.20 feet)
|5 person
|6 × 3 metres (19.69 × 9.84 feet)
|6+ person
|7 × 4.5 metres (22.97 × 14.76 feet)
Please be advised that Site sizes vary from park to park and within each park. Sites will be allocated based on the measurements provided during the booking process and it is the responsibility of the guest to ensure estimates are as close to accurate as possible.
If you are unsure, we would prefer you to overestimate or give us a call on 1300 738 044
Our Marlin villas offer a queen bed in a separate bedroom. In the lounge/kitchen area is a double pull out sofa bed, and a single bed with a single trundle bed underneath. Kitchen facilities include cook top, microwave and full size fridge. A sofa lounge with television, and Foxtel. All villas are air-conditioned for your comfort.
Cabin sleeps up to 6
Maximum of 6 adult(s)
Maximum of 4 children
General Features
- Air Conditioner
- Bedrooms separate from living area
- Disabled Facilities: please call park for further information
- Iron and ironing board
- Lounge
- Smoke Free
- All Linen provided
- Doonas
- Queen Bed
- Single Bed(s)
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Shower -no bath
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Cutlery and Crockery
- Dining Table & Chairs
- Fridge/ Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Welcome Tea, Coffee and Sugar
Entertainment & Electronics
- Foxtel
- Internet - wireless
- Balcony/ Courtyard/ Veranda
- Outdoor Setting
Plus enjoy all the park facilities and fun activities on offer at BIG4 Mackay Marine Tourist Park, as well as the many things to see and do around Mackay.
You need to know
Deposit Policy A credit card deposit equivalent to the first nights' accommodation is required at the time of booking. The balance is due on arrival. Cancellation Policy Changes and cancellations must be made more than 24 hours prior to arrival. If a cancellation is within 24 hours of arrival the deposit is forfeited. Reception hours are 8am to 6pm. Guests arriving outside these times must contact park reception during reception hours to make alternate arrangements. Special requests are on request basis only and are not guaranteed at the time of booking. Please contact the Park for confirmation. BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia Pty Ltd is not the owner of any particular BIG4 Holiday Park. BIG4 Holiday Parks facilitates this booking service and is not responsible for the provision of services, standard of facilities or payments received. All bookings are made directly with the individual owner of this BIG4 Member Park and therefore BIG4 Holiday Parks will not accept any claims for refunds or credits.
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Sad but true. My left saddlebag dismounted somewhere between Cornish, Maine-route 25- and Brooks, Maine (near Belfast). Some of 25 was like the dry heaves every four feet while the area near Belfast had a number of very rough back roads. Lost my Nikkon and some sentimental T Shirts. Maybe someone has seen it or heard about someone finding one. Mine looked like the following right side buddy:
Likely I will have to just forget about it and get a new-to-me left bag. However, I will give y'all a shout first. - Bob


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WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1777.
The professors and students of William and Mary College, agreeable to an act of the last Assembly, have formed themselves into a company, who are to do duty with the militia of this city, and have appointed the following officers, viz. Rev. James Madison Captain; Granville Smith first Lieutenant; William Nelson, Jun. second Lieutenant, and Daniel Fitzhugh Ensign.
Virginia Gazette (Dixon &Hunter) August 22, 1777
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In May 1777, the General Assembly of Virginia passed a law that "all male persons between the ages of sixteen and fifty years . . . and such of the professors and students of William and Mary college as would otherwise be part of the militia of James City county, in which the college is situate, shall . . . be enrolled and formed into companies . . ." James Madison was the President of the College, while the others were students.
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If you're like me, this election doesn't feel anything like 2008. The
excitement and hope of that historic election have been replaced by
worry and disappointment. The 2008 campaigns at least occasionally
addressed our country's serious problems.
This year it's all noise, attacks, and accusations. Little actual
policy makes it through. Meanwhile, billionaires, big oil, and Wall
Street corporations unleashed by the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United are able to spend unlimited amounts of money to flood the airwaves with anonymous attack ads.
It's a tough election season, and many Americans say they'll be voting with their feet by staying home.
But not voting is a huge mistake. Things could get much worse, and if enough of us stay home, they almost certainly will.
The Great Recession is creating hardship for families in
every part of the country. More than 6 million Americans fell below the
poverty line in the last two years, and nearly a quarter of all
children under the age of six are living in poverty. Unemployed workers are
typically going jobless for six months, nearly twice as long as they
have during any time since World War II. Median household wealth fell by
20 percent since 2007, retirement savings have evaporated, and now some
are talking about dismantling Social Security.
This is not the year to stay home. Our families can't afford it.
Democracy is especially fragile during times of stress. It's a time when our commitment to build a more perfect union is tested.
Voting alone isn't enough, but it does make a difference. We may not
be able to directly influence big corporations to create jobs at home
(or at all), but we can elect leaders who will press for jobs in our
communities. We may not be able to force employers to offer pension
benefits, but we can elect leaders committed to protecting Social
Security. And maybe we can't bring down the high cost of college
tuition, but we can vote for members of Congress who will support Pell
Grants and other means for young people to gain the skills they'll need
to find work and build a strong country for the next generation.
Elections aren't everything. Frankly, Congress has fallen short many
times, and it is bound to disappoint us again. If we want better
policies, we have to do more than vote. We have to get organized,
develop our own agenda, and hold our elected officials at all levels of
government accountable to us. We'll need to organize in our communities,
work places, and political districts to counter the influence of
big-money special interests and the media they control, and set a course that will protect and support strong families.
Voting isn't everything, but when combined with organizing outside the political process, it can be powerful.
If we work together, we'll be able to create green, family-wage jobs that stay in our communities. We'll protect social security and assure our veterans
get the long-term help they need. We'll rebuild our failing schools,
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Sarah van Gelder is co-founder and executive editor of YES! Magazine, an independent media organization that fuses powerful ideas with practical actions for a just and sustainable world. The Winter 2011 issue of YES! features a pro-family political agenda and other stories about how American families are surviving, and even thriving.
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Girls battle over Cape
One of Meydan's pillar partners, The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group, is the generous sponsor of both Friday and Saturday's racemeetings, the fourth and fifth of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival.
The highlight is the Group Two Cape Verdi, a 1600m turf race, restricted to fillies and mares.
Eight have been declared for this race, with the Mike de Kock-trained Mahbooba likely to be the Pick Six favourite after her impressive win on the opening night of the Carnival.
Last year`s UAE 1000 Guineas winner on the Meydan all-weather, she made a winning return to Dubai in the 1800m Al Rashidiya Trial a fortnight ago and de Kock, who also saddles Reem, sounds hopeful.
He said: "The drop in trip is the query but she won over 1600m last year and should cope. She won well last time and has come out of that in great shape and should be very competitive. Reem has been a bit disappointing since the 2011 Carnival but she would have needed her run last week and hopefully the extra distance and return to grass will help her. First City looks the one we have to beat with her English form looking very solid."
Formerly with British trainer David Simcock, First City will be having her first start for last season's UAE champion trainer Ali Rashid Al Raihe and will be ridden by stable jockey Royston Ffrench who said: "She seems to have settled in well and is working nicely. Her best form in England would give her a big chance but Mahbooba looks the one we all have to beat; that was a very impressive performance on the first night."
Al Sharood is another with a Meydan win to her name this season having won a 1400m all-weather conditions race on her first local start for Doug Watson. She steps up in trip and switches surface but has won under similar conditions in France and Watson said: "This was always her first main target and we were delighted with her debut win. She shows so much speed that the 1400m on that occasion looked the ideal race for her first start but she has good turf form at 1600m so the trip should be fine. She has a bit to find on ratings but is in great form and we should find out a lot about her."
The remaining four runners represent England and Ireland with two from each country. Of the quartet, British trainer Tom Dascombe has Rhythm Of Light who appears to have the strongest credentials.
Dascombe, who used to work in the UAE for de Kock, said: "She seems in great form but we will only find out if that is the case when she runs so this is the ideal place to start. It looks a good race and Mahbooba was impressive two weeks ago and will be hard to beat."
Unusually, Godolphin are not represented in the feature but they do have plenty of runners in the ultra-valuable handicaps on the card. Saeed bin Suroor trains Emerald Commander, Prince Bishop and Start Right who look to hold leading chances in the 1800m Swaidan Trading Company Peugeot, the 2000m Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism and 1600m SMKA - MK By Honeywell respectively.


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Diana Vreeland Named to Rodeo Walk of Style
Diana Vreeland to Join Long List of Icons on Rodeo Drive Walk of Style
Diana Vreeland to Join Long List of Icons on Rodeo Drive Walk of Style
Next month, legendary Vogue and Harper's Bazaar editor in chief Diana Vreeland will become the first fashion editor included on the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style, where she'll join fashion icons like Manolo Blahnik, Tom Ford, and Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco.
Vreeland's ceremony will be held on Sept. 10, when a plaque bearing her name and a quotation will be affixed to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Vreeland's son Tim and granddaughter-in-law Lisa Immordino Vreeland — who is also the creator of the book and documentary Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel — will accept the honor on her behalf.
The honor has been given out every year since 2003 "to honor style legends for their contributions to the worlds of fashion and entertainment," according to Rodeo Drive's official website. That means the list includes designers (both Gianni and Donatella Versace are on it), fashion companies (such as Cartier and Missoni), and movie industry notables (like costume designer Edith Head).
A look at who else has received the honor in the gallery, plus a look at the trailer for The Eye Has to Travel below.


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Raptor: Call of the Shadows is one of the best Dos-based vertical shooters ever made. The concept was simple and quintessential to a period of gaming where you configured your sound card and never stopped shooting. It was also fairly advanced for its April 1, 1994 release date. It had stunning graphics, background music and tons of individual sound effects from machine guns to missiles to explosions. The plot was simple — you were a mercenary paid to eliminate "MegaCorp's" competitors. Take it from 3D Realms: "In the future as a mercenary flying the super-tech Raptor, you'll be sent on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp. Battle against hordes of relentless enemies. Spend the bounty you receive from their demise to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hard core weapons!" Raptor was mostly a keyboard-controller game but it supported mouse movement, joysticks and gamepads.
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Blessed Maria Restituta, a Catholic nurse who was decapitated by the Nazis in March of 1943, was remembered for her courageous martyrdom during a recent Mass in Rome.
Cardinal Christoph Shonborn recalled the 70th anniversary of Blessed Maria's death during a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word on March 6.
The Mass was held at the Basilica of St. Bartholomew, which was dedicated by Pope John Paul II to the memory of the martyrs of the 20th and 21st centuries. During the Mass, members of Blessed Maria's religious order, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, donated a small cross that she wore on her habit to the Basilica.
According to the March 5 edition of L'Osservatore Romano, Blessed Maria, whose baptismal name was Elena Kafka, was "a courageous and strong woman. As a nurse in a hospital in Austria, she opposed the anti-religious measures of the Nazis and defended the weak and the sick, speaking of peace and democracy."
Blessed Maria opposed Nazi efforts to remove all crucifixes and replace them with the swastika. She also promoted the "soldier's song," which contained a message about peace and democracy in Austria.
After being denounced to the Nazi secret police by a doctor, she was imprisoned, condemned to death and beheaded in Vienna at the age of 49, together with a group of Communist operatives she accompanied during the final moments of her life.
One of her companions in prison remarked, "She was a saint because she encouraged everyone in that situation, she conveyed strengthened and a positive and confident spirit."
During her beatification on June 21, 1998, Blessed Pope John Paul II said, "Many things can be taken away from Christians. But we can never remove the cross as the sign of salvation. We shall not allow it to be excluded from public life! We shall heed the voice of conscience which says: 'We must obey God before men!'"
While in prison, Blessed Maria wrote: "It doesn't matter how far away we are from everyone, it doesn't matter if they take everything away. Nobody can ever take away the faith we carry in our hearts. This is how we build an altar in our own hearts."
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Stucky brings awareness to classsroom
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When Brian Stucky of Goessel receives the "Teacher of the Year" award from Marion County Conservation District on Feb. 16, he might be more introspective about the way conservation played an important role in his life, than about the actual 34 years of conservation poster entries he has overseen as an art teacher.
"I think conservation has always been important," Stucky said. "But it seems to get more important every year."
Stucky grew up on a farm in western Harvey County where he was influenced by his father about the importance of taking care of the earth.
"We would go out and look at the stars and he would say, 'Other people have lived on this land thousands of years before us, we are only here a short time so it is up to us to take good care of the land and leave it in better shape than we found it," Stucky said.
When Stucky began encouraging his art students to enter the Marion County conservation poster contest 34 years ago, he saw it as a perfect graphic design project.
"It combines words and pictures to convey an important message," he said. "For me, it was a way to carry forward the reverence for the land my dad taught me, and it still remains relevant today."
Stucky said he spends time each fall with his art students from kindergarten through fifth grade discussing current environmental issues, before turning them loose to create a conservation poster.
"There doesn't have to be a right or wrong view about things," he said. "I want kids to think about it and come up with something that means something to them. It always makes for good class time discussions."
Issues discussed in recent years include trash disposal, water resources, and the pros and cons of hunting.
"Every year we learn that conservation isn't just for farmers, it is for everyone," he said. "Just this past fall we had the drought and second level water warnings in town for Goessel residents. We discussed how important it was for everyone to be careful so we all can have enough water."
Stucky keeps busy teaching art at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels at Goessel. In addition to traditional art mediums of drawing and painting, he teaches photo imaging, graphic design, ceramics, and sculpture.
For high school students at Goessel he offers advanced art class time to help seniors prepare college portfolios.
"I really get excited to see them go off and use what they've learned here to earn college scholarships," he said.
The Marion County conservation board will award Stucky for his years of service in teaching children about the value of conservation at the annual district banquet Feb. 16 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. Several other Marion county residents will receive conservation awards, and poster contest winners will be recognized.
The Marion County Conservation District invites the public to make banquet reservations by contacting Betty Richmond before Feb. 7 at (620) 382-3520.
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Notice to Members 04-13
SEC Approves Amendments to Rule 2710 (Corporate Financing Rule) and Rule 2720 (Distribution of Securities of Members and Affiliates-Conflicts of Interest)
On December 23, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Rule 2710 (Corporate Financing Rule or Rule) and Rule 2720 (Distribution of Securities of Members and Affiliates-Conflicts of Interest Rule) that modernize and simplify the Rules to better reflect the various financial activities of multi-service firms (Rule Amendments).1 The Corporate Financing Rule regulates underwriting compensation and prohibits unfair arrangements in connection with public offerings of securities. The Rule requires members to file with NASD information about initial public offerings (IPOs) and certain secondary offerings. The Corporate Financing Department (Department) reviews this information prior to commencement of the offering to determine whether the underwriting compensation and other terms and arrangements meet the requirements of applicable NASD rules.
Questions regarding the Notice may be directed to Minh Le or Joani Ward, Assistant Supervisors, Corporate Financing Department, NASD, at (240) 386-4623.