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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Back on Track
Sometimes I miss the writing down the stories where the driving force behind a card. Now it seems as thought I have run out of time to share it our I didn't have time to search for an inspiring quote. I'll get back on track one of these days...for my own sanity I need to!
Skipping Stones Design is back again with another lovely sketch from Angi! Details are on the blog about the sketch challenge, rules and prizes, and please be sure to stop by to the see the absolutely amazing projects from the desginers and guest designers!
To achieve a resemblance of the fun sketch, I scored a card stock piece at an angle with a Scor-Buddy and topped it with a die cut piece of patterned paper. On top of all is a colored butterfly from Healing Wings and then finished with a sentiment from Always Here. The beautiful color mix is from The Play Date Cafe.
Carstock: (So Saffron) SU, (White) Office Max
Patterned Paper: (Wanted Collection) Cosmo Cricket
Stamps: (Healing Wings, Always Here) Skipping Stones Design
Ink: (Rich Cocoa) Memento, (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Other: (Markers) Copic, SU
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That butterfly is just stunning, Karen!ReplyDelete
Such a pretty combination of colours and the butterfly is gorgeous. Loved your scooter card too.ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Love the colors and that butterfly is lovely.ReplyDelete
Beautiful use of the colors, beautiful card and beautiful stamp image.ReplyDelete
A stunner!! Don't feel bad about not getting your stories or inspiring quote down in your post--heck, I hardly have time to blog period any more :(ReplyDelete
This is just beautiful!ReplyDelete
That butterfly is amazing! Love the scored detail and the perfect sentiment.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous card, love that butterfly!ReplyDelete
Oh my, this is absolutely stunning! I love that butterfly too.ReplyDelete
beautiful card, love it!ReplyDelete
Though the quotes ARE wonderful and I love the stories (your boys crack me up!), your cards are plenty inspirational on their own too. This is just gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Karen this is way beyond beautiful! WOW...divine!!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Love the butterfly!ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Love the butterfly!ReplyDelete
WOW...you are the queen of butterflies...I am always so amazed by your coloring and color combos...I always love your creations...Wishing a wonderful Tuesday. :)ReplyDelete
Inspiring quote or not - this is one inspiring card!!! Wow, the colors are amazing, and I love the card's design!!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful, Karen! I love your stories and quotes but I understand about the lack of time. Just not enough hours in the day.ReplyDelete
Beautiful, Karen! I love your stories and quotes but I understand about the lack of time. Just not enough hours in the day.ReplyDelete
gorgeous butterfly. love the color combo. Miss your stories. But totally understood.ReplyDelete
Karen, such a striking card..wow...that butterfly pops!ReplyDelete
love love how you colored the butterfly and the scored piece is so clever. love this beauty!ReplyDelete
love your card Karen- it's beautiful!!ReplyDelete
Karen this is stunning. I have this butterfly and it is one of my absolute favourite stamps to colour. I love the way you've coloured it, just beautiful!!ReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning Karen :)ReplyDelete
This is gorgeous! Love what you did with the butterfly and the scoring is divine!ReplyDelete
Wow - so gorgeous!!! That butterfly is amazing!!ReplyDelete
Love the work you did scoring too!
Hey there Karen, I hope things calm down for you in a bit. I can tell you've been super busy. That butterfly is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors and the gorgeous texture created by the stamp.ReplyDelete
Wow doing your own embossing looks amazing, I love the unique pattern and as for that butterfly, it's a real beauty :0)ReplyDelete
Jenny x
Gorgeous design and colours. Gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. :)ReplyDelete
Amazing card, and perfect take on the colors. Thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe!ReplyDelete
Lovely, rustic CAS!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous beauty!!!ReplyDelete
Oh, my goodness gracious! This is pure, CAS perfection! Yum! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Just Gorgeous!! Love the scoring and that butterfly is amazing. :)ReplyDelete
Oh WOW... What a great combo of colors... and I heart that butterfly!! Beautiful card Karen... hugs...xoxoReplyDelete
Lovely card, Karen! I know what you mean about being "off track". Seems like I'm right there too!ReplyDelete
wow! this is stunning :)ReplyDelete
That butterfly is do-die-for. Really. Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe. Come again!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! I love these colors.ReplyDelete
Love that gorgeous butterfly!ReplyDelete
Love the scored die cut, congrats on your win over at PDC for these beautiful colors.ReplyDelete
Another beautiful card Karen!! Stunning!! I hope you're well.ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous! I love your use of those colours.ReplyDelete
wow, amazing coloring on that butterfly and the design is just wonderful.ReplyDelete
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!ReplyDelete


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Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Bavaria, Germany.
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Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Bavaria, Germany.
Königssee, Germany.
St.Bartholomä with the Watzmann in the background. Königssee, Germany
Königssee, Germany.
Cathedral Ceiling, Pfarramt St. Marien Catholic Church, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany
The ceiling of the world-famous Hofbrauhaus. Munich, Germany.
Orange Tube
Marienplatz U-bahn station. Munich, Germany.
Fools in the Rain
Sightseeing in the Eastern Garden, Heidelberg Castle (Heidelbergschloss), Heidelberg, Germany.
Shining Honor
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Rhenus is the Latin name for the Rhine (Rhein) River.
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Heidelberg, Germany.
Altebrucke Morning, Heidelberg, Germany
Pyramid Kirche
Heiliggeistkirche (Holy Ghost Church) with the Käthe Wohlfahrt Weinachtsmarkt pyramid. Markplatz, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany.
Holocaust Memorial aka Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany.
Cubism Deux
Holocaust Memorial aka Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany.
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Holocaust Memorial aka Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany.
Berlin Wall Path
Eberstrasse, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany.
Kornmarkt Madonna, Heidelberg, Germany
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Philosophenweg overlooking Heidelberg, Germany.
Avian Crucifix
Dom zu Trier. Trier, Germany.
Still Standing
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany
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The 53 direct-drive turbines, which are modified versions from Siemens' 3MW platform, will be used on onshore plants in Mugla in the south west of the country, and Edirne-Tekirdag and Kirklareli in the north west.
The contract includes delivery of the turbines and a five-year service agreement once the projects go online. Completion is expected between late 2014 and summer 2015.
In March, Siemens won a deal to supply a Guris subsidiary with 50MW of turbines for the Dinar wind project in south western Turkey.
The country has an ambitious plan to push its installed wind up to 20GW by 2023, which will require a ten-fold increase on its capacity as of March this year. The country is expected to add 800-1000MW this year.


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The Internet is a great promotional vehicle, research tool, and communication channel for connecting with clients and customers. But in today's marketplace small businesses are discovering that the real payoff of an online presence is electronic commerce: using the Web to sell your small business' products and services. Selling online reduces your business expenses, provides added convenience for your customers and opens the door to a global market for your products and services.
If you want to succeed as an online merchant, you have to understand where your products fit within the competitive landscape and be clear about your online sales objectives. In addition, you need to know how to reach your virtual customers and how to meet their needs. Ask yourself the following five questions to start your journey to selling online.
- Will my product or service work online?
- What role will my site play in my overall sales strategy?
- What features and information should I include on my site?
- What is the best venue for my product?
- How will I collect money from my Web sales?
Will my product or service work online?
Not every product lends itself to e-commerce. The items that tend to generate the greatest revenue are commodity consumer products (such as books, CDs, or videos), technology products (computers and software), and hard-to-find products or those with a highly specialized audience (rare coins, specialized craft supplies, regional/gourmet foods, or collectibles, for example). As a rule, if a product sells well through a catalog or other direct channels, it can be promoted on the Web.
Before you take the online plunge, be sure to analyze the competition carefully. If your product is already being sold by a large online competitor, you may have trouble generating profits through your site. Instead, focus your efforts on a specialized niche. For example, if you run a small bookstore, your online competitors would be giants Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. If you market your site as the premier resource for children's books, or better yet, children's picture books, you may be able to generate more sales.
What role will my site play in my overall sales strategy?
Before you begin executing your site, consider exactly what you'd like to accomplish through e-commerce. Will the Web be your primary sales vehicle or will it be a way to supplement your existing revenues? This will help you shape the content of your site and may also guide decisions about site location, product selection, payment and order processing. Take the time to put together a plan of execution that addresses not only your goals for taking your business online, but also financial assumptions, challenges and concerns. This document will help to ensure that your investment in Web commerce pays off.
What features and information should I include on my site?
When designing your site's content, consider the type of information your buyers will require before they purchase. Take a look at e-commerce URLs that you admire and dislike. Chances are you'll find some common threads among the good sites. The graphics will most likely be clean and relevant; they will download quickly; navigation will be well thought out; and the steps for ordering will be clearly outlined. You might also want to review your competitors' sites, as well as high-revenue sites that are unrelated to your business, to get ideas for your site's content and features. Analyzing these sites' sales messages, promotions and guarantees will give you a sense of how they encourage visitors to buy.
What is the best venue for my product?
The location of your virtual storefront is just as important as a traditional store's location. You'll need to decide if you want to set up your Web site as part of an online mall, or if you'd like your site to exist independent of other vendors. Online malls — sites that rent out space to merchants who reside at the mall's URL – have not been nearly as successful as many had hoped. Specialty malls — sites that offer products and services related to a particular theme such as golf or boating — have proved better able to meet consumer demand for selection, speed, and convenience. Setting up an independent site will give you the greatest control over the operation and promotion, but also requires the most work. You will need to determine where the buyers are, design ways to reach them, and manage ordering and fulfillment.
How will I collect money from my Web sales?
To succeed online, it's essential to make it easy for your customers to pay you. Credit and charge cards are the most common solution. This requires you to set up a merchant account, or, if you already have merchant status, receive authorization to accept charges over the Internet.
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On Sept. 16, 2018, after being questioned by The New Yorker about his abusive behavior, Linus Torvalds apologized for his conduct and announced he was stepping back from kernel development to get help understanding people's emotions and how to respond properly.
In addition, for the first time, the Linux community will be adopting a Code of Conduct to create a welcome and opening environment.
A prominent Linux kernel developer announced today in a blog post that she would step down from her direct work in the kernel community, saying that the community values blunt honesty, often containing profane and personal attacks above "basic human decency."
Sarah Sharp (who now goes by Sage Sharp), an Intel employee who until recently was the maintainer of the USB 3.0 host controller driver, wrote that she could no longer work within a developer culture that required overworked maintainers to be rude and brusque in order to get the job done. She continues to work on other open-source software projects, but says that she has begun to dread even minor interaction with the kernel community.
"My current work on userspace graphics enabling may require me to send an occasional quirks kernel patch, but I know I will spend at least a day dreading the potential toxic background radiation of interacting with the kernel community before I send anything," Sharp wrote.
Although Sharp was careful not to name any names, Linux creator Linus Torvalds has undeniably been the most visible example of the sort of behavior she cites in the blog post. As the chief maintainer of the Linux kernel, Torvalds has frequently been profane, personal and unpleasant in his criticism of what he deems poor code or bad decisions, and his is the lead that many developers follow.
Sharp has publicly locked horns with senior Linux kernel developers, including Torvalds in the past over issues of civility and professionalism, and has, arguably, been more responsible than anyone else for pressing the community to consider those issues more critically in recent years.
But even relatively minor moves to curb bad behavior have met with angry resistance from some kernel devs – a meekly worded "please be respectful" policy adopted as a kernel patch earlier this year provoked furious commentary on mailing lists and Reddit discussions, even if Torvalds himself lent the policy some cursory support. (Torvalds could not be reached for comment at the time this article was published.)
Sharp said that she's tired of trying to push this particular rock uphill.
"Sadly, the behavioral changes I would like to see in the Linux kernel community are unlikely to happen any time soon," she wrote. "Many senior Linux kernel developers stand by the right of maintainers to be technically and personally brutal. Even if they are very nice people in person, they do not want to see the Linux kernel communication style change."
SUSE employee and Network World contributor Bryan Lunduke said Sharp's loss is "a bummer" but argued that her departure doesn't necessarily reflect badly on the kernel community.
"[N]ot everyone likes a politically correct work environment," he said. "Not everyone will enjoy working in every environment, but my perception is that most working on the kernel enjoy doing so."
Lunduke admitted, however, that Sharp's departure isn't going to help the image of Linux developers.
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Patchwork is a web-based patch tracking system designed to facilitate the contribution and management of contributions to an open-source project. Patches that have been sent to a mailing list - the linux-mips list in this case - are 'caught' by the system, and appear on a web page. Any comments posted that reference the patch are appended to the patch page too.
The project's maintainer can then scan through the list of patches, marking each with a certain state, such as Accepted, Rejected or Under Review. Old patches can be sent to the archive or deleted. A patch submitter can change the status of his patches for example when finding a bug or submitting a new version.
Why is patchwork a good thing?
It allows a maintainer to keep a good overview over all the pending patches. Unlike many previous systems that were implemented or suggested it doesn't get into the way of established patch submission and handling practices but rather provides a tool to automate a part of necessary procedures.
What does patchworks mean for patch submissions?
Patchwork is keeping track of patches that have been posted to the linux-mips mailing list only but not of patches that have been sent in private to anybody. Beyond that it's largely up to the patch submitter. For a submitter who doesn't use patchwork things will work the same way they used to work.
Resending patches
Thanks to patchwork patches don't just get dropped on the floor anymore so as long as your patches are still listed in patchwork please do not resend patches. It only causes confusion as to which version of a patch is current or what changed since the last submission. If it's in patchwork it's not been lost, that easy. If a patch is no longer listed as in New or Under Review state and you think you don't know why, then ask. Generally when a patch is applied a brief email is sent out. If the discussion of a patch on the mailing list comes to the conclusion that further changes are needed or that for general reasons a patch is not desirable, the patch status with be set to Rejected or Changes Requested. A status of Other maintainer / subsystem indicates that a patch either is not for the MIPS kernel code or that for some reason such as conflicts with other patches it has been decided that a particular patch should be handled by another maintainer.
What new advanced features does patchwork offer to submitters?
Submitters can create an account on patchworks. They can change the status of their patches - which are identified as theirs by the submitter's email address - for example when they wish withdraw a patch because it was found faulty or are about to send a better revision.
There is also a feature to create patch bundles from several patches which then can be downloaded as a single download.
Which patches are tracked in patchwork?
Patchwork was installed on linux-mips.org in October 2009. The linux-mips list archives back to June 2009 were fed into patchworks, then manually walked through the hundreds of patches to ensure all patches have been handled.
Security and other confidential patches
Thousands of patches have already been tracked of patchwork and patchwork makes sure patches don't get dropped even if they can't be reviewed, commented on, rejected or applied immediately. So not putting the linux-mips mailing list on cc is frowned upon. However if for some reason - for example a critical security hole - you think a patch should be treated confidential and not be tracked in patchwork, feel free to mail them to email@example.com.
See also
- patchwork.linux-mips.org, the patchwork site for the Linux/MIPS project
- http://ozlabs.org/~jk/projects/patchwork The patchwork home page
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/help/pwclient pwclient, a command line client for patchwork


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New Loma Linda University Health Study
LOMA LINDA, CA – April 9, 2014 – Among more than 26,000 black Seventh-day Adventists, those who are vegetarians are at lower risk for heart disease, compared with their meat-eating counterparts, according to results of a new Loma Linda University Health study.
The study, available online now in the journal Public Health Nutrition, compared the cardiovascular risk factors between black vegetarians and non-vegetarians who are part of the ongoing Loma Linda University Adventist Health Study-2 (AHS-2).
AHS-2, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a long-running study of members throughout North America of the Seventh-day Adventist Church focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, and health outcomes. The Seventh-day Adventists are a unique study subject because they have a wide variety of dietary habits, but in general have a very low percentage of alcohol consumption or cigarette smoking, non-dietary factors that may otherwise impact the study.
The new results show a hierarchy of protection received by black participants in the study based on their eating habits: Vegans (those who completely abstain from meat and meat products) and lacto-ovo vegetarians (those who consume eggs and dairy) were the least at risk for cardiovascular disease; followed by semi-vegetarians (those who infrequently eat meat); pesco-vegetarians (those who eat fish); and lastly, non-vegetarians.
The study results show that compared with their non-vegetarian counterparts, black vegetarian Adventists were at less risk for hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure, total cholesterol, and high blood-LDL cholesterol. The study was a cross-sectional analysis of the data, and does not conclusively establish cause. In the future, the study involving black subjects also plans to look directly at heart disease experience rather than risk factors for heart disease.
Patti Herring, PhD, MA, RN, associate professor at Loma Linda University School of Public Health and one of the study's co-investigators, said "some findings for black Adventists are promising and we are anxious to compare black Adventist health with the general population of blacks. In so doing, we suspect that black Adventists' health will prove better in many regards, than those in the general population, particularly for the vegetarians."
"There's a growing body of evidence that vegetarian diets lower the risk for cardiovascular diseases and other diseases," she said, noting that AHS-2 is one of the few that has such a large number of black participants, which is important since they generally have some of the worst health outcomes among minority populations.
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Teton Valley Calendar of Events
Island Park Idaho • Wild West WinterFest - Second weekent in January. Wild West WinterFest, hosted by the Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce. Events include the Opening Ceremony with the Torchlight Snowmobile Parade and a super fireworks show at Hungry Bear Market & Deli on Hwy. 20, snowmobile events at the Hungry Bear, Bratwurst/Kraut feed and Snow Market at Mountain Mayhem on Saturday. Casino Night Saturday at Island Park Lodge. A nice champagne brunch and awards ceremony at TroutHunter on Sunday. Check back at this Web site for a more complete schedule. Check with Idaland Park Chamber for more Information
Mid January - Annual Driggs Snowscapes Competition - The Art of Sculpting Snow. FREE. Over the course of 4 days, up to ten professional and amateur teams sculpt large blocks of snow and transform the Driggs city plaza into a favorite winter public art display. Creativity, fun and friendly competition make this a popular free community event that celebrates our abundant local winter resources, SNOW! Annual Driggs Snow Ball •All are welcome to celebrate snow and fashionable duds immediately following the Snowscapes awards ceremony. Get Wacky Fancy or Funky Formal, or just come as you are for this fun and fabulous community party in Downtown Driggs. Enjoy live music, dancing and delicious food - more info 307-690-2234
Island Park Idaho • Women's Rally 4 A Reason Midldle weekend in January check webisite for spacific dates - www.rally4reason.com • 209/558-7390
Highlight: The camaraderie among racers and spectators, and the ride through gorgeous forests. Any snowmobile race aficionado would associate a long-standing cross-country race with a bunch of tough men in a state like Minnesota. So it may be a surprise that there's a 25-year-old cross-country race, specifically for women, in Idaho. The Old Ladies Race, an Idaho tradition, has a new name and different starting location — but the heart of the event is still the same: a women's race to raise money for charity.
Jackson WY • International Pedigree
Stage Stop Sled Dog Race and Winter Carnival starts last saturday of January
307-733-3025. Format: Stage Stop—similar to the Tour de France, the race stops in a different town each night.Known as The Dog Friendly Race: Teams rest each night, earning the race the nickname "the dog friendly race."
Jackson WY • Presidents Weekend:
Moose Chase Nordic Skate Race. Teton Pines to Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort. Contact: 307-739-2770
Shriner's All American Cutter Races.Gates open at 10:00 and race begins
at 12 noon.Saturday Banquet & Calcutta: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Contact:
Bob Zimmer, 733-4052 / 413-1407 Location info: Melody Ranch Race Track.
Star Valley WY • Maverick Challenge
Snowmobile Hillclimb - Presidents Weekend
Bozeman MT • Wild West Winter Fest - Presidents Weekend. This annual event will offer a break from the winter time blues. WinterFest kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. Some of the activities include horse drawn wagon rides, kid's special Roundup Rodeo, McLien's FFA Farm Barn full of farm animals for the kids and we even have a hockey tournament. There's a Working Horse & Driver Contest and Horse Sale. Dog Events will include Agility, Terrier Races, Conformation, Pet Tricks and a Dog Keg-pulling Contest. Also a Packer's Scramble, Elk Bugling Contest and a Chili Cook-off. and Bootlegger's Ball. There will be plenty of other music for entertainment throughout the weekend.
Big Sky Mt • Big Sky Grass - Presidents Weekend: annual Bluegrass Festival
Jackson WY • Cutter Races - Presidents Weekend: Cutters are chariot-like vehicles each pulled by a team of two horses. Spectators line the track to cheer on the teams, place bets on their favorites, and participate in one of the areas biggest tailgate parties of the year. This western version of horse-drawn chariots run teams two abreast for a 1/4 mile down the track to the finish line. But, as is true with many of Jackson Hole's biggest parties, it's all for a good cause - The motto of the event is, "The Cutters run so a child may walk."
Cody WY • Annual Water Fall Ice Festival - Presidents Weekend. The South Fork ice climbing is like NO other ice in the Northern Rockies. The Valley has literally hundreds of frozen waterfalls each year. Many climbers visit the Valley season after season and still haven't climbed many of the waterfalls here.
Pinedale WY • One Lunger 100 Snowmobile Race - The One Lunger began in 2000 as a fun activity born from an interest in vintage snowmobiles. The rules require that all snowmobiles entered in the race must be 1973 vintage or older, single-cylinder snowmachines. Any engine modification is permitted and any fuel may be used. Jackshafts are prohibited. Held on the third weedine in Feburary - Check For actural dates
Ashton ID • American Dog Derby
- Presidents Weekend Events include a 12 dog -100 mile race, an 8 dog
- 60 mile race, 40 mile pot luck race, a
junior 8 mile race, mutt races, arts and crafts fair. Also included are
a celebrity race on Friday and a snow shoe race on Saturday. Phone:
(208) 652-3987
West Yellowstone MT • Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon Ski Race. Held on the first Saturday in March on the world-class Rendezvous Ski Trails, this event draws hundreds of cross-country skiers. With the blast of a black powder canon, racers sprint out to compete in a variety of age classes and distances in both classic and freestyle of 5 to 50K lengths. With grooming provided by Yellowstone Track Systems, this is arguably the best track to be found all year. The camaraderie and festive atmosphere have kept this an annual event, now in its 29th. In conjuctions with the Marathon race is the West Yellowstone Youth Festival, Only for kids and sponsored by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation. The Youth Festival is an opportunity for our future Olympians, World Cup Skiers and National Masters competitors to participate in an event that is just for them. A series of fun events such as obstacle course, matched sprints, relay and speed trap are included.
Contact: (406) 599-4465
West Yellowstone MT • World Snowmobile EXPO • Second weekend in March - check ro actual dates. EXPO is recognized worldwide as the "Largest Snowmobile Event in the West." Arctic Cat, Polaris, Skidoo and Yamaha will unveil their new snowmobile lines for the first time to the public at the same location. Hundreds of new aftermarket exhibits will also be on display at the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn, center for the 2011 EXPO. EXPO 2011 will once again offer a TOUGHMAN ENDURO Race scheduled on Friday. EXPO features high-flying aerial antics on Saturday night. The EXPO SWAP MEET will be held Saturday
Jackson WY• Championship
Snowmobile Hillclimb from third
Thursday of March till Sunday
by the Jackson Hole Snow Devils
www.snowdevils.org Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com or
307-734-9653 Location info: Snow King Mountain.
Pocatello ID • Dodge National
Circuit Finals Rodeo - Starts middle Wednesday in March check webstite for
exact times.
Jackson WY• Pole-Pedal-Paddle first Saturday in April, , 8:00am - 3:00pmContact:
Jackson Hole Ski Club at 307-733-6433 Location info: Teton Village to
Astoria Hot Springs - Website
West Yellowstone Montana • April 1-16 is Spring Cycle Days in Yellowstone. Enjoy Yellowstone before the roads open to motorized travel. Ride in Yellowstone for free. It's a perfect way to spend a day. From West Yellowstone you can ride to Madison Junction and then to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or Mammoth Hot Springs (the road between Madison and Old Faithful remains closed until April 18th) . Feet and Roller blades are welcome, too. "Conditions allowing"
Teton Valley • SpudFest third
week in April, SpudFest celebrates the best of the independent filmmakers
making family movies. Our festival
gives you and your family the opportunity to be entertained, enlightened
and moved by films that deal with the issues of your own lives. more info.
Idaho Falls • BEADS and BEYOND 2009 When: third weekend in april, 6:00pm Where: Rogers Building, downtown Idaho Falls - 545 Shoup Ave Description: BEADS and BEYOND 2009 - featuring beads and findings from around the world, and a large variety of handcrafted items made by local and regional artisans. Free and open to the public. Hours on Sunday are from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Interested vendors call or email Peggy at 208-524-1876, firstname.lastname@example.com
St. Anthony ID • St. Anthony Cowboy
Poetry Gathering Dates: 2rd Fri. & Sat. in April. (sometimes
third weekend - call first or check here) Dates: 2rd Fri. & Sat. in April. (sometimes
third weekend - call first or check here) St. Anthony Cowboy
Poetry Gathering features local and nationally ranked poets, cowboy variety show
and old trail
CD's and tapes available.
Phone: (208) 624-4870
Idaho Falls ID • East Idaho Fly
Tying and Fly Fishing Expo -third weekend in April. Celebration of
fly fishing and fly-tying at the Shilo Inn with
demonstrations by 120 tyers from all over the country. Includes tying
and casting workshops, hourly programs, women's and youth workshops.
Concludes Saturday night with a fundraising banquet and auction. For
information see www.snakerivercutthroats.com
Jackson • Memorial Weekend
Old West Days Celebration Enjoy the parade, rodeo, Old West Brew Fest,
Draft Horse Pull, Mountain Man Rendezvous,
American Legion
Memorial Services, Pipes for Peace, Single Action Shooting Match, Shoot-Out
Gang's Real Cowboy Gala.Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 307-733-3316
Jackson Hole Music Fest; Held annually on the Sunday of Old West Days Memorial Weekend. Put on by the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and Sponsors include Grand Teton Distillery, Micholas and Company, Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, Western Wyoming Beverages, Wyoming Whiskey, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and Bud Light. Somehow they wrangle up some of the best artists in the nation and bring them to our little town for a free concert.
Jackson Wyoming • Teton Raptor Center's Raptor Fest! Once again, Father's Day is for the birds so every fathers day around the second or third Sunday of June this community celebration of birds of prey will run from 3-6 p.m. at the Snow King Ball Field, just prior to the first JacksonHoleLive! outdoor concert of the season. RaptorFest will offer food, fun, feathers, and festivity for residents and visitors alike, while also supporting Teton Raptor Center's education, research, and rehabilitation programs. Make sure of the date by visiting tetonraptorcenter.org or call 307-203-2551
Drummond Idaho • Ft. Henry Buckskinners Mountain Man Rendezvous - First weekend in June Check for Dates. Relive the days of the mountain man and the early trappers who chiseled their names on rocks in the Conant Valley nearly 200 years ago. The annual Ft. Henry Buckskinners Mountain Man Rendezvous offers the opportunity to do just that at the site of the first known white encampment in what would become Idaho. The Fort Henry Rendezvous will be June 6-10 on the Finlandia Ranch east of Drummond. Take S.H. 32 from Ashton or Tetonia and follow the signs to the camp site. The Rendezvous is open to visitors during the day, starting at sun-up, but closed at 6 p.m. to those in period-correct clothing.
Bozeman MT • The Emerson Center
for Arts & Culture is hosting
an art workshop by Mary Ann Cherry titled "Paintings with Freshness".
The class will welcome painters in oil, watercolor, or pastel and will
be held June 15th - June 17th. Class will run from 9am - 4pm. For more
information call (208) 524 -1284 or email email@example.com
Jackson WY • Jackson Hole Film Festival second week in June.See
website for details, www.jhff.org Contact: Todd Rankin @ 307-733-8144
Alpine WY • Mountain Days Celebration -third weekend
in June - The "MOUNTAIN
DAYS" three-day
fun-filled event attracts tourists from all over! Arts & Crafts
as well as Fine Arts and Commercial Booths occupy the grounds of the
Royal Resort (former Alpen Haus) at
the Junction of Highways 89 and 26. The Craft Booths and Commercial areas
will be separate but both adjoin the popular 1800's authentic Pioneer
Village which is the focus of activities.
Cody WY • The Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Rodeo is the 1-4th of July each year: http://www.codystampederodeo.com - Top cowboys from across the continent come to Cody, WY for the Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Rodeo, one of rodeo's crown jewels that contestants often call "Cowboy Christmas". For top cowboy and cowgirl contestants, this is the place to win big purses and ride the best stock.
Cody WY • XTreme Bulls is July 5th each year in Cody Wyoming. This July 5th event features forty of the world's top bull riders taking their shot at a $50,000 purse and the Cody-Yellowstone: http://www.codystampederodeo.com
Lander WY • The International Climbers' Festival - The International Climbers' Festival is an annual event with the mission of promoting and celebrating the sport of rock climbing. The festival runs in conjunction with three local Lander scholarships and programs, the Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarship, the Todd Skinner Foundation and BARF, the local Bolt and Anchor Replacement Fund. Proceeds from the festival support some of these programs. - First or second weeking in July - check first
Jackson WY • Grand Teton Music Festival - July to August. Experience
one of the world's great music festivals
when visiting Jackson Hole. 200-member resident company - a true "all-star" ensemble.
Walk Festival Hall, Teton Village. Call the GTMF ticket office at 733-1128.
Jackson WY • July 10 - Renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman will conduct a lecture and book signing at the National Wildlife Art Museum, Thursday, July 10th to open his summer art exhibition at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole
Lander WY • second weekend in July - The International Climbers' Festival is an annual event that began 15 years ago with the mission of promoting and celebrating the sport of rock climbing. The festival runs in conjunction with three local Lander scholarships and programs, the Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarship, the Todd Skinner Foundation and BARF, the local Bolt and Anchor Replacement Fund. Proceeds from the festival support some of these programs. http://www.climbersfestival.org/
Teton Valley ID • The Teton Valley
Summer Festival features Hot Air Balloons, the traditional Community
Fourth of July Celebrations,
Arts and Crafts,
the Old Time Fiddlers' Contest, a myriad of Recreational Activities,
numerous Food Service and Social Events, and a whole lot more! starts
on the thursday of 4th of July weekend
Jackson WY • July 4th Celebration July 4 2006, 10:00am - 10:00pm.
4th Jackson Hole is an exciting place to celebrate the 4th of July.
4th of July Parad, JH Community Band Concert on the Town
Music in the Hole; and the Jackson Hole Jaycees 4th of July Fireworks
Display.For complete 4th of July celebration information, please visit:
4th of July in Jackson Hole. Contact: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce,
Bozeman MT • Annual Museum Wine ClassicWine Classic Simply di VINE at theMuseum of the Rockies in
Bozeman $150 per person open seating, $300 per person reserved seating. This Annual Museum Wine Classic blends the sophistication of wine tasting with the approachable, casual, adventur of the West. Guests will enjoy the exquisite food, wine and silent auction, and a vivacious live auction. All proceeds benefit the Museum. Resevations open June 10 More Information: 994-7460
Bozeman MT • Gallatin County Fair - third week of July. We would love to have you come and join us for a great time at the 2008 Gallatin County Fair! Enjoy the carnival and the Open Class or 4-H exhibits which include arts and crafts, gardening, floral, foods, needlework, photography, poultry and other livestock. Have fun shopping at the indorr and outdoor exhibitor booths. Sample the many different kinds of food at the food court. Back again this year will be the Super Grasshopper Contest, the Humane Society Pet Show, the Dog Agility Show, the Short Dock Dog Diving Contest, and the Cherry Pit Spitting Contest. Special events this year include the Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo and the Mountaineeres 4X4 Mud Bog competition. http://www.gallatin.mt.gov/fairgrounds
Jackson WY• Teton County Fair starts third week in
July. The Teton County Fair hosts many events and activities for all
ages, including a special rodeo. For more information and a complete
schedule, visit www.tetoncountyfair.com
Bozeman MT • Gallatin County Fair and Rodeo starts third week in
July at Gallatin County Fairgrounds for more Information: 582-3270
Powell, WY • Park County Fair - Last week of July. Traditional county fair with livestock, carnival, stage acts, 4H competition and lots of food and fun. http://parkcountyfair.com/
Rexburg ID • Idaho International Dance & Music
Festival - Starts last weekend in July and lasts for a week. Hundreds
of dancers from around the world share their culture and promote world
peace. Free events include opening and closing ceremonies, street dance,
parade, fireworks, and Youth Culture Day. Phone: (208) 356-5700
- website
Riverton WY • The Fremont County Fair and Rodeo takes place at the end of July and first of August. Activities include a parade, demolition derby, PRCA rodeos, hypnotists, music, carnival rides, and fun for all ages. http://www.fremontcountyfair.org/
Driggs ID • Wydaho Rendezvous Mountainbike festival • Annually on the Last weekend in July. This year's lineup of events includes 16 group rides on area singletrack trails, downhill and cross-country races at Grand Targhee Resort, bike demos from industry manufacturers, riding skills clinics by RipStoke, and trials-riding demos. There will be parties each night of the festival and great live entertainment. For a full schedule of events, please see the festival website. http://www.tetonmountainbikefest.tvtap.org
Mid July - Annual Shakespeare in the Parks performance • Enjoy this professional theater performance outdoors on the plaza in downtown Driggs. Presented by "Shakespeare in the Parks", a nationally recognized outreach program of the College of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy this play with the whole family, in the gorgeous setting of the west side of the Tetons. Food and refreshments for sale. 307-690-2234
Late July - Annual Driggs Plein Air Art Festival • During this annual plein air/outdoor painting competition, artists from all over the country set up their easels outdoors to paint the scenery in Driggs and Teton Valley. Hundreds of paintings are available for sale. The public is treated to FREE gatherings including Gallery Receptions, Gallery Sales, Tent Sales, Paint Outs, Quick Draw Competitions & Sales, professional artist demonstrations, and the Awards Ceremony. 307-690-2234
July through September - Annual Symphony on Sunday concert series • Downtown Driggs Association presents a series of free classical and jazz performances in Teton valley. The Idaho Falls Symphony string, woodwind, brass and jazz ensembles and the Sagebrush Players ensemble will perform free concerts outdoors on the Driggs City Plaza. Family friendly, educational and fun, the public is invited to bring their own chairs and picnics. Rain location: Driggs Cty Center 307-690-2234
Cody WY • Wild West Balloon Fest - First weekend in August - contact Jack Way (307) 527-7424
Rexburg ID • Idaho International Dance Festival - Dance directors and team chaperones, who accompanied a folk dance team from Rexburg's Brigham Young University-Idaho on a European dance festival tour in 1983, observed the festivals they were participating in and decided they could put on a festival in America.
Bozeman MT • Sweet Pea Festival Of The Arts - First Week of August. Sweet Pea A Festival of the Arts. Born out of a community's desire to celebrate the arts. In existence today due to the community's desire to continue to celebrate the arts and all that they add to our lives.
Star Valley WY • Lincoln
County Fair starts first weekend of August.
Teton Village WY • Micro-Brew
Festival the first week in August a number of regional breweries show
off their talents
with some added fun, food, and music. Contact: Shannon McCormick
at 307-733-9779
Livingston • Park County Fair - Second Week of August. For many Park County families, the fair is one of the biggest events of the year. The annual Park County Fair gets better every year. While agriculture is still a large part of classic Montana fairs, this year's Park County gathering - the 60th - carries a bunch of events that have both rural and city influences. For more information, write to the Park County Fair, Box 146, Livingston MT 59047, or call (406) 222-4185.
Grand Targhee WY • Grand Targhee
Bluegrass Festival the second weekend in August more
Swan Valley ID • Art in the Park
- Third weekent in August - Artists from across the West will highlight
this western and wildlife
art show. 3rd week in August! If you are a potential exhibitorr
or just want more info contact Cecily Martinez 208 313-3174 - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swan-Valley-Arts-Council/192678094104886
From the Emmy-nominated journalist who documented disappearing salmon across the Northwest, comes the chase of a lifetime in the new wildlife film, On Grizzly Ground.
"Following grizzlies is risky, but warranted," says Kris Millgate, outdoor journalist and owner of Tight Line Media. "Greater Yellowstone bears are expanding their presence in the West so the odds of us being in their way as they make their way are going up. I want to show you how we help and hinder their recovery while also celebrating nature at its wildest............. More Info.
Jackson WY • Wyoming Highlanders Festival third friday
in August View a full Scottich festival inlcuding "Calling
of the Clans",
Scottish Athletics, Bagpipe bands, Bonnie-Knees contest, Kilted Tug-of-War,
Clan Booths, vendors of Scottish foods and much, much more. For
more details please visit: www.wyohighlanders.net Contact:
Dave 307- 733-4096 x 101
Jackson WY • Art Fair Jackson
Hole third weekend of August. The Art Fair Jackson Hole features fine
art and crafts. Contact: The Art Association
at 307-733-8792. Location info: Miller Park, Jackson, Wyoming
Teton Valley • Teton Valley
Fair second week in August contact Teton Co. Agriculture Dept. 354-2961
for more information.
Ennis MT • Ennis on the Madison Fly Fishing Festival . Celebrate the art and sport of fly-fishing in Ennis, Montana at this Festival in the last week of August. For more information, email email@example.com
Big Piney WY • Sublette County Fair - End of August into September. Traditional county fair with livestock, carnival, stage acts, 4H competition and lots of food and fun.
Jackson Hole One Fly Competetion• The Jackson Hole One Fly Event is a celebration of fly fishing dedicated to the betterment of trout and trout habitat. Held the first weekend in September.
Blackfoot ID • Eastern Idaho State Fair - Starts
Labor Day Weekend and runs through the following Sunday. More Info Eastern Idaho State Fair
Jackson WY • Grand Teton Western & Wildlife Arts Show
September 6-7
Location: Snow King Resort Ballroom
Jackson, WY
Hours: Saturday 10:00-7:00 and Sunday 10:00-4:00
Admission: $3.00
A sponsor of the Jackson Fall Arts Festival. This is an international juried exhibition, sale from over thirty highly selected Western and Wildlife Artists from Canada and the United States. This show features painting, wood carving and bronze sculpture from national award winning artists such as: Mari Bolen, Michele Kapor, Cynthie Fisher, Diane Greenwood, Loren Pinski, Maria A. Ryan, J.R. Eason, Vern Russell, Elene Weege, Pat Schermerhorn, John Kessler, Jenny Schmalsteig, John Peterson, Mark Butler, Shane Duekersen , Donna George, Marann Eikens, Jessie Myyrick, Greita and Linda Krisjansas, Fred Kingwill, Truong Buu Giam and more. Artwork ranges from $1,000 to over $5,000 per item.
An evening reception and sale to benefit for the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming and the Wyoming Wilderness Association takes place in the Snow King Ballroom on Saturday evening between 5:00-7:00 PM. During this time artists will donate 25% of sales to these selected conservation and wildlife groups.
Jackson WY • Fall Arts Festival
second weekend of September. The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is
widely recognized as one of the premier
events in the mountain west, the Jackson
Hole Fall Arts Festival draws thousands of visitors each year. Contact:
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at 307-733-3316 or see website.
Jackson WY • Old Bill's Fun Run on the second Saturday
of every September. The first event of its kind in the nation, the idea
for Old Bill's Fun Run for Charities came from an anonymous couple affectionately
as "Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill." Their vision was to expand the
charitable pie in Jackson Hole by encouraging the entire community to
participate in philanthropy. the people of Jackson show their generosity
of spirit through Old Bill's Fun Run for Charities. The day is filled
with a Fun Run and Walk, entertainment,
food and informational booths. The magic of a community celebration combined
with ease of giving has increased awareness about the work of local organizations
and has raised over $38 million in the last nine years. Contact: Community
Foundation of Jackson Hole at 307-739-1026
Cody WY • Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale at Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Sale and Quick Draw. Exhibit and live auction sale of the finest contemporary Western art. Quick Draw on Saturday. Contact: Kathy Thompson Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Last week in september -
Phone: 307-587-5029
West Yellowstone MT • Yellowstone Ski Festival - Thanksgiving Weekend. For over 29 + years, cross country skiers from across North America and around the world have traveled to West Yellowstone, Montana's Yellowstone Ski Festival to begin their Nordic ski season on the Rendezvous Ski Trails. Traditionally, the Yellowstone Ski Festival takes place during Thanksgiving week and this year will be no different.
Idaho Falls • An
nual Unique Boutique Craft Fair, It is the Unique Boutique Craft Fair which is held each year the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This is the areas largest and longest running Craft Fair in Idaho Falls. It gets a huge crowd. It is one of the events in Idaho Falls that kicks off the Christmas Season. Held at Bonnevillle High School (3165 Iona Road) In Idaho Falls, ID From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 120 vendors thousands of handcrafted items. Event is held in the commons area, the gym and the cafateria.
Free Admission
Alta Wyoming • Grand Targhee opens Thanksgiving weekend if there is enough snow
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opens first weekend in December
Annual Jacob Grant Hunger Drive • (Idaho Falls) As part of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the Idaho Falls community, Jacob Grant Property Management will be hosting it's first Annual Hunger Drive on December 19th. We will match each canned food donation with the goal of reaching 1,000 canned food items. All proceeds will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank's Bonneville county branch.
Pinedale Wy • The Green River Rondy Sled Dog Race - Last week in December. The first Green River Rondy Sled Dog Race was held in 2000. The race was back for another New Year's celebration, held Saturday and Sunday, December 30 & 31, 2006. It promised to be two days of great fun on the scenic Green River north of Pinedale, Wyoming — and delivered!
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A success story in parched India
In India, the tiny village of Wankute agreed to manage its watershed and since then everything from crops to jobs and income have flourished.
Wankute, a tiny village located high in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Maharashtra state of India, was dry and near-barren in the 1990s. Agriculture was limited to crops that could withstand hot temperatures and little water, such as millet and certain legumes.
The men worked outside of the village to bring in enough income for their families. Women sometimes walked for a kilometer and a half (one mile) to obtain the day's water. During the three months of annual, inevitable drought, the villagers would pay to have water tankers come in.
"The Green Revolution that transformed agriculture elsewhere in India had little impact in the semi-arid tropical regions, where agricultural productivity is low, natural resources are degraded, and the people are poor," says an International Food Policy Research Institute research report.
In 2003, the residents heard about the success of watershed development in similar nearby villages and wanted to try it for themselves. The main problem in Wankute was not that there was no rainfall, but that the limited 450 millimeters (18 in.) that fell every year did so during a short period of time, usually for less than three weeks.
To transform their community, the village partnered with the Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR), a not-for-profit NGO that works in several Indian states, to bring much-needed water and prosperity to Wankute.
Since 1996, WOTR has conducted 747 watershed projects in India. The first of its 11 developmental sectors is a commitment to Integrated Water Resources Management.
Efforts were at first met with some skepticism and resistance. Villagers were especially uneasy when WOTR mandated a ban on tree felling and the free grazing of cattle. But this was necessary for the planting of new trees and grasses, which would hold the soil and moisture in place.
The main idea of the watershed development in Wankute was to build a water- treatment structure composed of bunds (ridges and ditches in the soil) and check dams. Today, the results are clear. The water tables have risen significantly, and the villagers have not imported tankers for water since the project was finished.
The vegetation planted eight years ago continues to thrive on the hillsides. And overall employment has increased because farmers can work with their crops for eight months out of the year instead of a meager three. A wide variety of more water-intensive crops now flourish, including wheat, tomato, onion, and potato. Because of this bounty, the export of foodstuffs and the import of agricultural labor have both increased.
In addition to agricultural benefits, the watershed development has also had health and social benefits for the village. There is now no shortage of potable water, reducing the risk of waterborne illnesses such as cholera and dysentery.
With their greater total income, the villagers built a new community hall, two new schools, a public health center, 150 latrines, and more roads for better transportation of goods. The women of Wankute have formed nine different self-help groups and invested in alternative-energy methods, such as solar lamps, because they can no longer cut down trees for fuel. Furthermore, because labor and resources are now both readily available in the village, men can work locally and families are more physically intact.
The introduction of watershed development has had far-reaching effects that, 10 or 15 years ago, neither the people of Wankute nor the world at large could have imagined.
• Kamaria Greenfield is a research intern with the Nourishing the Planet project.
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• This article first appeared at Nourishing the Planet, a blog published by the Worldwatch Institute.


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RIMPAC 2012 Concludes
Navy News Service
Story Number: NNS120803-20
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ernesto Bonilla, RIMPAC Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (NNS) -- JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The world's largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), officially concluded Aug 3.
The 23rd exercise in the biennial RIMPAC series, this year's version involved 22 nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, and more than 200 aircraft that operated in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The exercise is designed to foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans.
Part of that cooperation involved more than 25,000 personnel working together from Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Republic of Korea, Republic of the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States.
"It is a testament to the power of RIMPAC that we can bring a record number of nations together and then conduct complex and purposeful training in challenging scenarios like humanitarian assistance operations," said Adm. Cecil Haney, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. "The partnerships, cooperation and camaraderie forged during this exercise are essential to the promotion of peace in the Pacific region and will be invaluable during future contingencies, wherever and whenever they might be."
RIMPAC 2012 demonstrated a variety of exercise firsts, including the first time non-U.S. officers commanded components of the combined task force during the exercise. Commodore Stuart Mayer of the Royal Australian Navy commanded the Maritime Component and Brig. Gen. Michael Hood of the Royal Canadian Air Force commanded the Air Component. Other key leaders of the multinational force included Royal Canadian Navy Rear Adm. Ron Lloyd, deputy commander of the Combined Task Force (CTF), and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Rear Adm. Fumiyuki Kitagawa, vice commander of the CTF.
"I am truly pleased with what we have achieved as part of this exercise," said Rear Adm. Ron Lloyd, the Deputy Combined Task Force Commander. "The challenging scenarios allowed Canadians and our Pacific Rim partners to develop the skills we will need to work successfully with each other, wherever we may be called upon to deploy," said Lloyd.
The U.S. Navy also demonstrated its "Great Green Fleet" with surface combatants and aircraft, functioning on biofuel blends for the first time in an operation. The demonstration highlighted the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus' energy goals to reduce the Department of Navy's (DON's) consumption of energy, decrease its reliance on foreign sources of oil, and significantly increase its use of alternative energy.
"If you talk to anyone who lives within the rim of the Pacific they will tell you, it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when the next natural disaster or crisis may affect one of the countries," said Beaman. "We (RIMPAC participants) are forming a team. In the event of the next crisis or disaster, this team will have worked with each other and understand the processes that a coalition will have to go through in order to form and be able to accomplish whatever mission we may be asked to do."
For the first time during RIMPAC, the exercise featured a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR) event that facilitated training and certification for expeditionary forces to respond to foreign disasters as a Crisis Response Adaptive Force Package. Also conducted were three SINKEXS, multi-force Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) training, live-fire exercises , surface-to-air engagements, air-to-air missile engagements, surface-to-surface engagements, amphibious assaults, vessel boardings, explosive ordnance disposal, diving, salvage operations, conducted air-to-air refuelings and mine clearance operations.
"Watching this 22-nation coalition come together, each with their own individual training goals and objectives; watching the team put a plan together that accounted for each one of those training goals and objectives, and then for the last three weeks watching it all unfold; for me, that will be a lasting memory," said Beaman.
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January 19, 2011
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20003
Dear President Barack Obama & President Hu Jintao:
It is time to publicly acknowledge that the continued burning of fossil fuels threatens the survival of civilization. The science is incontrovertible on this fact, yet the response from government is business as usual. Our two nations dominate world carbon emissions.
No civilization has survived the ongoing destruction of its natural support systems, nor will ours. It is with a deepening sense of dread over the fate of future generations that we call on you to acknowledge the severity of the global climate emergency by placing climate stabilization at the top of your policy agendas.
According to NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and NOAA's National Climatic Data Center, 2010 tied with 2005 as the hottest year in recorded history. Last year was also the wettest on record in terms of global average precipitation, according to the Global Historical Climatology Network, with devastating impacts felt across the globe. Estimates by the World Health Organization are that the Earth's warming climate contributes to more than 150,000 deaths each year. Here's what else we're facing:
• Crop-withering heat waves
• A melting Greenland ice sheet that threatens to raise sea level 23 feet
• Fires transforming carbon-storing tropical rainforests into carbon emitters
• Ocean acidification imperiling the base of the seafood chain
• Melting glaciers in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau threatening the dry season irrigation water supplies - and food security - of hundreds of millions of people
• Ever-deadlier storms creating growing numbers of climate refugees
• Scientists predicting 1/5 of living species being driven toward extinction by mid-century
This is just the beginning. Nature tells us time is running out, but we can't see the clock. As we blindly reach critical climate "tipping points," things promise to get worse, much worse.
Central to the solution is a wartime-like mobilization by the governments of the United States and China to cut carbon emissions 80 percent (based on 2006 levels) by 2020. This is required if we are to reduce carbon emissions to 350 parts per million in the atmosphere, the level top climate scientists say is safe for humanity.
There is no more important measure of presidential leadership than living up to the expectations of our children to protect their future. Every day our respective governments fail to act, their future grows more perilous. We await your response.
Lester Brown, President, Earth Policy Institute
Rev. Sally G. Bingham, President, The Regeneration Project & Interfaith Power & Light
Brent Blackwelder, President Emeritus, Friends of the Earth
David Blittersdorf, President/CEO, AllEarth Renewables, Inc.
Jan Blittersdorf, President/CEO, NRG Systems, Inc.
Michael Brune, Executive Director, Sierra Club
Lisa Daniels, Executive Director, Windustry
Brock Evans, President, Endangered Species Coalition
Ross Gelbspan, Author
Paul Hawken, Author
Randy Hayes, Executive Director, Foundation Earth & Founder, Rainforest Action Network
Courtney Hight, Co-Director, Energy Action Coalition
Julia Butterfly Hill, Co-Founder, The Engage Network*
Chuck Kutscher, Former Chair, American Solar Energy Society & Principal Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory*
Eric Lombardi, Executive Director, Eco-Cycle
Bill McKibben, Founder, 350.org
Erich Pica, President, Friends of the Earth
Phil Radford, Executive Director, Greenpeace
Kieran Suckling, Executive Director, Center for Biological Diversity
Rebecca Tarbotton, Executive Director, Rainforest Action Network
Mike Tidwell, Director, Chesapeake Climate Action Network
James A. Walker, Former President, American Wind Energy Association
Tom Weis, President, Climate Crisis Solutions
Source: www.rideforrenewables.com
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Ruth Meets Boaz
1And Naomi had a relation of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. 2And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Let me, I pray, go to the field and glean among the ears of corn after [him] in whose sight I shall find favour. And she said to her, Go, my daughter. 3And she went; and she came and gleaned in the fields after the reapers; and she chanced to light on an allotment of Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech. 4And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem; and he said to the reapers, Jehovah be with you! And they said to him, Jehovah bless thee! 5And Boaz said to his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose maiden is this? 6And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish maiden who came back with Naomi out of the fields of Moab; 7and she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the reapers. And she came, and has continued from the morning until now: her sitting in the house has been little as yet.
Boaz Shows Favor to Ruth
8And Boaz said to Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from here, but keep here with my maidens. 9Let thine eyes be on the field which is being reaped, and go thou after them; have I not charged the young men not to touch thee? And when thou art athirst, go to the vessels and drink of what the young men draw. 10Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said to him, Why have I found favour in thine eyes, that thou shouldest regard me, seeing I am a foreigner? 11And Boaz answered and said to her, It has fully been shewn me, all that thou hast done to thy mother-in-law since the death of thy husband; and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come to a people that thou hast not known heretofore. 12Jehovah recompense thy work, and let thy reward be full from Jehovah the God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to take refuge. 13And she said, Let me find favour in thine eyes, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken kindly to thy handmaid, though I am not like one of thy handmaidens.
14And Boaz said to her at mealtime, Come hither and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers; and he reached her parched corn, and she ate and was sufficed, and reserved [some]. 15And when she rose up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and ye shall not reproach her. 16And ye shall also sometimes draw out for her [some ears] out of the handfuls, and leave them that she may glean, and rebuke her not.
17And she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out what she had gleaned; and it was about an ephah of barley. 18And she took [it] up, and came into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned; and she brought forth and gave to her that which she had reserved after she was sufficed. 19And her mother-in-law said to her, Where hast thou gleaned to-day? and where hast thou wrought? Blessed be he that did regard thee! And she told her mother-in-law with whom she had wrought, and said, The man's name with whom I wrought to-day is Boaz. 20And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, Blessed be he of Jehovah, who has not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead! And Naomi said to her, The man is near of kin to us, one of those who have the right of our redemption. 21And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said to me also, Thou shalt keep with my young men until they have ended all my harvest. 22And Naomi said to Ruth her daughter-in-law, It is good, my daughter, that thou go out with his maidens, that they meet thee not in any other field. 23So she kept with the maidens of Boaz to glean, until the end of the barley-harvest and of the wheat-harvest. And she dwelt with her mother-in-law.


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Islamic Studies – Grades 6 – Activity Book - P2
Islamic Studies Series This series is designed for teaching Islamic culture to young Muslims in non-Arabic speaking countries and International Schools. The series aims to enable students to identify the foundations, principles and rules of the religion of Islam by building a strong knowledge base to enable them to maintain their faith and identity, and interact with others. The curricula considered the needs of the target groups, environments in which they reside, and educational policies used in the target countries. Each grade contains the following books: Islamic Studies Syllabus. Student's Book with (Parts 1 & 2). Activity Book (Parts 1&2) for levels from 1 to 6 only. Teacher's Guide CD (Parts 1&2). The series contains 36 books + 48 CDs.


text: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday took the first step toward updating the nation's 911 emergency dialing system to receive text messages, pictures and videos, in addition to voice calls.The FCC voted to launch a notice of proposed rulemaking, or NPRM, to create a next-generation 911 system that would allow mobile phone users to send text messages, pictures and videos to emergency response agencies by dialing 911. An updated 911 system will help police and fire departments better respond to emergencies, said James Barnett, chief of the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. "The ability to send text messages, photos and video clips has become commonplace for users of mobile devices, but our legacy, circuit-switched 911 system does not support these forms of communication," he said. "Adding these nonvoice capabilities to our 911 system will significantly improve emergency response, save lives and reduce property damage."In response to the U.S. East Coast earthquake Aug. 23, the FCC's NPRM also will seek public comment on whether to prioritize 911 calls during emergencies, when mobile phone networks are often overloaded. In an NPRM, the FCC seeks public comment on possible changes to agency policy.Many people aren't aware that the 911 system can't handle text or pictures, said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski."Today, if a mobile phone user attempts to send even a simple text to 911, it goes nowhere," Genachowski said. "That's what happened to the students at Virginia Tech who texted 911 during the terrible shooting several years ago."It's time to modernize the nation's 911 system, said Michael Copps, an FCC commissioner. U.S. mobile phone users increasingly prefer texting instead of voice calls, he said. "Today's consumers might rightly wonder, what's next-generation about texting?" he said.In some situations, a voice call to 911 may put the caller in further danger, Copps added. "Texting is sometimes the only safe option in cases where making a call may mean risking a life," he said.The NPRM asks the public for short- and long-term options to enable texting on the 911 system, and it asks for long-term options for sending pictures and video clips. The FCC also will ask for input on its role in accelerating new 911 capabilities, and for ideas on how to educate the public about the capabilities and limitations of 911 during the transition to the additional services.Also during Thursday's FCC meeting, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau presented a paper estimating the network connectivity costs of a nationwide next-generation 911 system to be between US$1.4 billion and $2.7 billion. Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service. Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantGross. Grant's e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Unlike most teenagers, who are dragged back early (in their view) from sun-drenched summer holidays and forced back into formal education, every teacher I have ever met loves the first day of school. It is not in any way a masochisitic appreciation, but, indeed, it is the pleasure of getting to meet your new group of students that you will work with for the upcoming academic year. However, it can be quite daunting for students to stand up and give some personal background to their peers; especially in a foreign language. So, I would like to share some ideas for you to try in your classes, should you not have any of your own, or you just would like to try something new and different.
First of all, I do not think it necessary to have the students introduce themselves at the outset. Instead, we showed our promotional video posted below...
The video lets the students see something of what they are to expect in the following year. Now, that they are all smiling and feeling a little more relaxed we then introduce them to some activities that take almost no effort, but end up being extremely effective.
I particularly like this to start the ball rolling, since as you will notice, there is no language transfer going on. It is all about eye-balling and movement through various signals and visual prompts.
With this activity the students have their first opportunity to communicate verbally, albeit the idea behind the activity is for recognition of an unknown person, and memory of the students names that have gone before them.
We got the feeling that the students enjoyed their introduction to Hisar Hazirlik. It was a smooth one, and nobody seemed to get stressed out, not did they go silent and introverted. Tomorrow, we will do an orientation walkabout the school with 25 points of interest, and necessary places like the Principal's office, infirmary, library and food hall. My colleague and I are both looking forward to our year ahead in Hisar Hazirlik.


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Tennis Equipment Brands
Do It Tennis supplies the leading brands of tennis court equipment. Whether it is a Douglas tennis net, Babolat stringing machine, a Courtmaster tennis net post, or the various maintenance products that facilities need to keep court surfaces and fixtures in good repair can be found here.
Babolat Stringing Machines
It's tough to match the superiority of Babolat stringing machines like the Sensor Duel and Star 5 electronic models that allow pro shops to quickly string large numbers of racquets. The company that invented natural gut tennis string also makes temporary nets for mini tennis and badminton courts.
Bakko Tennis Backboards
One of the best ways that a player can improve swing mechanics is to train with a backboard. The innovative design of the curved models of Bakko Backboards make the ball play more like a return shot. Traditional flat boards are also available as well as tennis rebound nets.
Courtmaster Tennis Court Equipment
Perhaps the most prolific maker of tennis court equipment, no company is more aptly named than Courtmaster. The list of products include tennis net posts, tennis nets, tennis benches, golf carts and ballhoppers, but that list does not even begin to describe the many products they offer.
Douglas Tennis Nets and Posts
If you toured the many tennis facilities in the U.S. you'll find that many of them use Douglas tennis nets. No surprise there. This tennis court equipment company has earned a reputation for making quality products that last longer. It's no wonder they are a favorite of many facility managers. Douglas also makes tennis net posts and accessories.
Dunlop Tennis Balls
For nearly 100 years, Dunlop made quality bicycle and auto tires. They applied that same know-how in the manufacture of tennis balls and are a global leader in supplying them. Choose from basic three-packs to 12-packs on up to 48-ball buckets, which are great for any instructional setting.
Edwards Tennis Nets and Posts
It's tough to beat Edwards, the official supplier of Wimbledon. Tennis nets, tennis posts and other tennis court equipment accessories are their expertise and considered top-notch products in the industry. Adding Edwards tennis court equipment to any tennis facility will make management seem like experts as well.
Gamma Tennis Court Equipment
No company can match the variety of tennis court equipment that Gamma makes. A look at a few of their products shows just how eclectic their product line is; stringing machines and tools, tennis nets and posts, score card displays, ball machines and squeegees are only a few examples of what the company provides.
Head Tennis Court Equipment
The focus of Head's tennis court equipment is on temporary netting and drill products, mostly for juniors. The 18 foot wide nets they make are great for juniors who are not ready to play on a full size regulation court. The drill products include markers and cones to help instructors teach the basics.
Hoag Tennis Ball Hoppers
This company specializes in ball retrieval and storage. The simplest product they offer is a ball tube that holds 21 balls. For larger scale use, the basket-style hoppers come in 50 and 72 ball capacities. When the court seems to be covered in tennis balls, the best bet is their tennis ball mower, with a capacity of 300 balls.
Lobster Tennis Ball Machines
The tennis ball machines that Lobster makes serve a variety of skill levels. Novices can use simple machines that fire off the same shot every time while elites can work out with a machine that is programmable and delivers a variety of shots at different speeds and trajectories. You no longer need extension cords as many models come in rechargeable versions.
Macgregor Tennis Nets
Some facilities are on a budget and need to save money wherever possible. They may only be used for tennis a fraction of the time, making a 'bulletproof' tennis net overkill. Macgregor provides tennis nets to serve this segment of the market with their affordably priced collection.
Nova Tennis Court Paint
Specializing in resurfacing products, Nova has developed surface sealants that are durable but avoid some of the environmental problems that other sealants containing asbestos, lead or mercury have. To the layman, constructing a tennis court seems to consist of nothing more than laying down asphalt and painting the surface. Not if you want it done properly. Nova provides the primers, topcoats and coatings to do the job. You don't want to have to resurface the court again anytime soon, do you?
Oncourt Offcourt Tennis Backboards
Providing rebounds that more accurately simulate the behavior of shots in a game is the objective of Oncourt Offcourt's curved and tilted design on their tennis backboards. Practice alone does not make perfect; quality practice does. The innovative design of these backboards gives users higher quality training.
Penn Tennis Balls
An iconic supplier of tennis balls, Penn provides balls in 3 packs, 12 packs and 48 ball buckets for ball machine or instructional training. Balls come pressured or pressureless and in soft foam for beginners.
Playmate Tennis Ball Machines
Providers of some of the most sophisticated programmable tennis ball machines, Playmate has designed machines that are as close to training with an opponent without actually having one. Their top-of-the-line Genie can be set up for remote use. You can set up drill programs or random programs. There is also a Serve Lift that helps players practice returning serves, a feature that many have wanted for years.
Prince Tennis Court Equipment
Lockout and electronic stringing machines, tools and accessories as well as temporary netting for juniors make up the tennis court equipment provided by Prince.
Putterman Clay Court Equipment
Many of the tennis court equipment items needed to operate a clay court are provided by Putterman. Drag mats, court covers, rollers and shoe cleaners. They also supply umpire chairs and court benches.
Rally Master Tennis Backboards
Confident in the quality and durability of their backboards, Rally Master not only recommends them for tennis training, but also for lacrosse, soccer and basketball. The walls come in flat or sloped versions and in sections four feet wide and 10 feet high. Set up a wall anywhere from three sections wide to as many sections as you want.
Sports Tutor Tennis Ball Machines
The company's name accurately describes their function as a supplier of tennis court equipment designed to improve an athlete's skills. Their selection of ball machines run the gamut from simple machines that help beginners develop basic strokes to professional grade machines for elite players and from machines for personal use to large machines suitable for clubs or larger groups.
Suntrends Benches and Awnings
With their selection of benches, Suntrends provides practically any seating a facility would need. They make simple benches, double sided benches and a variety of benches with shades and awnings for hotter days. No matter how a tennis facility is configured, Suntrends has the bench and seating solutions that work best.
Technifibre Stringing Machines
For a professional racquet stringing operation, it's hard to beat the company that has been the official stringer of the French Open since 1988, Technifibre. Their TF-8000 is the industry's top-of-the-line model with time saving features, ergonomic electronic keypad and electronic string measuring device that saves string. While the TF-7000 and TF-6000 do not have quite as many features as the TF-8000, they still have the basic functions that a large scale professional stringing operation would need.
Upbucket Tennis Ball Hoppers
Like washing the dishes after a big dinner, no one likes to pick up tennis balls after a round with the ball machine. Fortunately, Upbucket provides ball retrievers that make the necessary cleanup more bearable. They even provide a model with a cart that eliminates the need to repeatedly bend when you need to grab a tennis ball.
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Lobster Phenom® Electric Ball Machine
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Sports Tutor Tennis Tower IO Deluxe Ball Machine w/ Remote Option
Tourna 700-ES Electric Stringing Machine
Har-Tru 54 Inch Truflow Tow Spreader Topdresser
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SunTrends Tennis Court Cabana Bench - 2-Sided Backrest
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Kleen Sweep 35 Sweeper by Courtmaster
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Factors To Consider Before Hiring Professionals For Chimney Services In Wesley Chapel, NC
When you own a fireplace and use a chimney, you often need chimney repair, chimney inspection, and chimney caps since improper maintenance can lead to fires. It's always an option for homeowners to clean their chimneys, but it can be dangerous.
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t's important to get immediate help if a homeowner hears popping or crackling sounds in their chimney, smells thick smoke coming from their flue, or sees any other signs of a chimney fire. Smokey odors or dark chimney walls are less significant (but still critical) warning signs that a chimney needs to be cleaned.
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Here are some inspection-related links:
- InterNACHI
- The American Society of Home Inspectors
- All American Association of Home Inspectors
- North American Association of Home Inspectors
- Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association