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Key facts
- Trachoma is a disease of the eye caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
- It is known to be a public health problem in 41 countries, and is responsible for the blindness or visual impairment of about 1.9 million people. In 2016, 190.2 million people lived in trachoma endemic areas and were at risk of trachoma blindness.
- Blindness from trachoma is irreversible.
- Infection spreads through personal contact (via hands, clothes or bedding) and by flies that have been in contact with discharge from the eyes or nose of an infected person. With repeated episodes of infection over many years, the eyelashes may be drawn in so that they rub on the surface of the eye, with pain and discomfort and permanent damage to the cornea.
- The World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA51.11 in 1998, targeting the global elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
- The elimination strategy is encapsulated by the acronym "SAFE": Surgery for advanced disease, Antibiotics to clear C. trachomatis infection, Facial cleanliness and Environmental improvement to reduce transmission.
- In 2016, more than 260 000 people received surgical treatment for advanced trachoma, and 85 million people were treated with antibiotics. Global-level antibiotic coverage was 44.8%, a considerable increase compared to the 29.6% coverage achieved in 2015.
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It is caused by an obligate intracellular bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection is transmitted through contact with eye and nose discharge of infected people, particularly young children who harbour the principal reservoir of infection. It is also spread by flies which have been in contact with the eyes and noses of infected people.
Clinical characteristics and morbidity
In areas where trachoma is endemic, active (inflammatory) trachoma is common among preschool-aged children, with prevalence rates which can be as high as 60–90%. Infection becomes less frequent and shorter in duration with increasing age. Infection is usually acquired when living in close proximity to others with active disease, and the family is the main setting for transmission. An individual's immune system can clear a single episode of infection, but in endemic communities, re-acquisition of the organism occurs frequently.
After years of repeated infection, the inside of the eyelid can become so severely scarred (trachomatous conjunctival scarring) that it turns inwards and causes the eyelashes to rub against the eyeball (trachomatous trichiasis), resulting in constant pain and light intolerance; this and other alterations of the eye can lead to scarring of the cornea. Left untreated, this condition leads to the formation of irreversible opacities, with resulting visual impairment or blindness. The age at which this occurs depends on several factors including local transmission intensity. In very highly endemic communities, it can occur in childhood, though onset of visual impairment between the ages of 30 and 40 years is more typical.
Visual impairment or blindness results in a worsening of the life experience of affected individuals and their families, who are normally already amongst the poorest of the poor. Women are blinded up to 4 times as often as men, probably due to their close contact with infected children and their resulting greater frequency of infection episodes.
Environmental risk factors influencing the transmission of the disease include:
- poor hygiene
- crowded households
- water shortage
- inadequate latrines and sanitation facilities.
Trachoma is hyperendemic in many of the poorest and most rural areas of 41 countries of Africa, Central and South America, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
It is responsible for the blindness or visual impairment of about 1.9 million people. It causes about 1.4% of all blindness worldwide.
Overall, Africa remains the most affected continent, and the one with the most intensive control efforts. In 2016, in the 26 countries of WHO's Africa Region in which trachoma is known to be a public health problem, more than 247 000 people with trichiasis were given operations (95% of the global total operated on for trichiasis), and nearly 83 million people in Africa were treated with antibiotics (97% of the total given antibiotics for trachoma worldwide).
As of 1 July 2017, 10 countries had reported achieving elimination goals, which signifies a major milestone in the campaign to eliminate trachoma. These countries are: Cambodia, China, Gambia, Ghana, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar and Oman. Three of these countries – Mexico, Morocco and Oman – have been validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.
Economic impact
The burden of trachoma on affected individuals and communities is enormous. The economic cost in terms of lost productivity from blindness and visual impairment is estimated at US$ 2.9–5.3 billion annually, increasing to US$ 8 billion when trichiasis is included.
Prevention and control
Elimination programmes in endemic countries are being implemented using the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy. This consists of:
- Surgery to treat the blinding stage of the disease (trachomatous trichiasis);
- Antibiotics to clear infection, particularly mass drug administration of the antibiotic azithromycin, which is donated by the manufacturer to elimination programmes, through the International Trachoma Initiative;
- Facial cleanliness; and
- Environmental improvement, particularly improving access to water and sanitation.
Most endemic countries have agreed to accelerate the implementation of this strategy to achieve their respective elimination targets, all by the year 2020.
Data reported to WHO by Member States for 2016 show that more than 260 000 people with trachomatous trichiasis were provided with corrective surgery in 2016, and 85 million people in endemic communities were treated with antibiotics to eliminate trachoma.
Elimination efforts need to continue to satisfy the target set by World Health Assembly resolution WHA 51.11, which is elimination of trachoma as a public health problem (1). Particularly important will be the full engagement of sectors involved in water, sanitation and socioeconomic development.
WHO response
WHO adopted the SAFE strategy in 1993. Its mandate is to provide leadership and coordination to international efforts aiming to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem, and to report on progress towards that target.
In 1996, WHO launched the WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma by 2020 (GET2020). The Alliance for GET2020 is a partnership which supports implementation of the SAFE strategy by Member States, and the strengthening of national capacity through epidemiological surveys, monitoring, surveillance, project evaluation, and resource mobilization.
(1) Elimination of trachoma as a public health problem is defined as: (i) a prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis of less than 0.2% in adults aged over 15 years (approximately 1 case per 1000 people); and (ii) a prevalence of less than 5% of trachomatous inflammation follicular in children aged 1–9 years.


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Launching to success
With so much cricket played these days it is often difficult to keep track of who is who and what they are doing. In this weekly feature Cricinfo will take a look at one player who is making the news. This week it's Loots Bosman, the big-hitting South African
The words "sensible" and "Loots Bosman" are unlikely to occur in the same breath, except in cautionary tales that youth team coaches might tell their charges. As in, "You don't have to go out there and bat like Loots Bosman; you know - as if the bowler has said something disgusting about your sister. Be sensible, please."
But there is at least one nugget of sense about Bosman, the tyro gyro who has announced himself at the top of South Africa's batting order in recent months. It is indeed sensible that Bosman goes by the name of Loots rather than by his given name, Lungile. Loots, you see, is the Afrikaans word for launch.
Launch is what Bosman has done for much of his career, irrespective of whether he is playing a first-class match, a one-day game, or a 20-over thrash. At least, that's the general impression of the 29-year-old who was born and bred on the dusty plains of Kimberley, where he was raised by his grandfather. The truth is a little different.
Bosman took his first-class bow for Griqualand West in a Supersport Series match against big brothers Free State in Bloemfontein in November, 1997. He sweated for almost five hours over his debut innings, and when stumps were drawn on the second day he was 96 not out. A sleepless night contributed to his being dismissed the next morning without adding to his score.
Griquas won by eight wickets, and Bosman wasn't required to bat in the second innings. But he made up for that lost opportunity by scoring 77 in his next first-class innings, against Border. Another half-century, 69 not out in the second innings against Boland, was his in his fourth match.
He passed 50 just once in the next summer, and only twice in the season after that. Was the Bosman story over before it had begun? It seemed so when he was did not play in Griquas' first three Supersport Series matches in 2000-01. Bosman cracked the nod for the fourth game, against North West in Kimberley, and made it count by scoring an undefeated 115. He also gave a glimpse of what was to come by smiting four sixes.
Egged on by the growing mob of fans who bayed for fours and sixes from just beyond the short straight boundaries at Griquas' home ground, Bosman steadily built a reputation as a stylish, punishing batsman. But he also became known for tossing his wicket away.
Then 20-over cricket blew into South Africa like a wayward hurricane, and the clamour for Bosman's elevation to international level rose to a crescendo.
He needed 43 balls to score the first century in the Standard Bank Pro20 Series - 104 for the Eagles against the Lions in April, 2005 - and he took a record 22 balls to reach 50 against the same hapless Lions in February.
Those two innings had much to do with Bosman's selection for the Twenty20 international against Australia last season, and Graeme Smith's ankle injury helped him make the squad for a one-day triangular tournament in Sri Lanka this season. Only for the South Africans to return home in the wake of a fatal bomb blast near their Colombo hotel. But the 88 that Bosman hammered off 70 balls in the third one-day international against Zimbabwe earlier this month hinted that Loots has plenty of launching to do yet.
December 1994
Named in the Griqualand West squad for what was then called the Nuffield Week, the senior schools inter-provincial tournament.
July-August 1998
Toured Sri Lanka with South Africa A, but made little impression in the three matches he played.
September 2002
Scored first-class best of 140 for Griquas against Western Province in Kimberley.
May 2004
Finishes the Standard Bank Pro20 Series as the competition's leading run-scorer, having scored 219 runs in six innings.
November 2004
Moves from Griquas to Free State after the Kimberley-based side were frozen out of South Africa's new franchise system.
Current form
It's early in South Africa's season, but he looked lethal against Zimbabwe. Don't we all.
What he says
"The first 15 overs is my game - to take on the bowlers up front. International cricket is different, of course, but I'm not going to change anything about my game. I'm just going to play like I always play."
What they say
"You could compare him to Shahid Afridi on a good day - when he launches it goes for miles. He's has always played that way, and I reckon he always will." - Brian Kidson general manager of the Griqualand West Cricket Board
What you may not know
He's a lethal fielder and not the worst medium pacer, having taken 3-25 from nine overs in a first-class tour match against Pakistan in 1997-98.
Telford Vice works for the MWP agency in South Africa

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Welcome to Parkwood Garden & Gifts (Formerly The Garden Plant Nursery), Belconnen's premier gardener's resource, serving the residents of Belconnen and Canberra for over 30 years.
We may have a new name, but our main focus has always been providing excellent plants and products to suit Canberra's diverse climate.
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Car drives into Jersey Mike's
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Diners at a Wilmington restaurant got quite a surprise this afternoon when a car drove into the building. It happened at Jersey Mike's on South College Road near UNCW.
There's no word of any injuries, but the damage to the restaurant is significant.
We have a crew at the scene and will have a live update on WWAY NewsChannel 3 at 6.
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Update: I've updated the post with additional details and removed Watervliet from the headline, because although the building's mailing address is Watervliet, it is located in Latham.
Original post: This contemporary American menu startled me when it arrived via e-mail today. Consider:
- Tuna tartare with deviled egg and fried dough
- Seared scallops with pear "risotto"
- Salad of tofu and spinach with hot peanut dressing
- Whole-wheat pappardelle with pulled pork and peanuts
- Pizza with fennel, apple, bacon and cheddar
- Salmon with tempura green beans, onion marmalade and white chocolate veloute
And this is being served in Latham near the Watervliet city line?
The former Santino's restaurant has become Chapter 2 Restaurant. Bar. (the punctuation is in the name), located at 181 Troy Schenectady Road (Route 2), near Kmart and up the hill from Watervliet. It opens officially today after serving preview dinners over the weekend. Call 220-9900 for reservations.
The owner is Carmen Francella III, whose parents owned Santino's but who was otherwise uninvolved in that restaurant. He's now taken over for the building's, uh, next chapter.
The general manager is the impressivly named Sprezzatura B. Madagucci III, whose resume includes stints as the opening operations manager for Vapor and opening general manager for Max London's, both in Saratoga Springs. The former general manager Sprezzaturra Madagucci wrote the menu (posted after the jump).
Chapter 2 is open 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (the bar stays open later). A DJ on Fridays and Saturdays and live monthly performances in the separate bar/lounge are planned.
Chapter 2 Restaurant. Bar.'s menu:
soup: sunchoke, cauliflower, parmesan cream 6
steamed: mussels, fennel, apple, ice wine 9
fried: russet potato-sweet/spicy ketchup, sweet potato-chili/garlic mayo 7
tartare: tuna, deviled egg, fried dough 9
seared: scallops, pear "risotto", warm spices 10
pasta: pumpkin purses, amaretto butter, arugula pesto 9
raw: salmon, avocado, shaved onion, mustard oil 8
slather: white bean dip, paprika oil, house cracker 7
cocktail: shrimp, chili rub, avocado cream 9
calamari: peppers, saffron tartar 8
wingless: tempura chicken, bloody mary sauce, bleu cheese slaw 8
house: greens, torn croutons, e.v.o.o., vinegar 6
wedge: iceberg, bacon, tomato confit, maytag bleu fondue 8
chop: chicken, orzo, green beans, olives, tomato, greens, garlic vinaigrette 12
roast: autumn vegetables, wilted greens, brown butter/sherry 11
poached: shrimp, spinach, white beans, black olive vinaigrette 13
cured: salmon, arugula, peppers, lemon peel 14
pressed: marinated tofu, spinach, hot peanut dressing 12
seed: seared tuna, quinoa, pickled vegetables 14
farmstead: sautéed mushrooms, field greens, fried egg 13
1 lb. burger: open faced, cheddar, bacon, egg, fried pickles
sweet/spicy ketchup, french fries 15
tuna: sweet potato fries, wilted greens, sage brown butter 23
striped bass: silken potatoes, spinach, horseradish root 24
chicken breast: roasted cauliflower grits, garlic cream, natural jus 22
linguine: mussels, kale, garlic, e.v.o.o. 17
penne: shrimp, tomato confit, arugula pesto 18
pappardelle: whole wheat, smoky pulled pork, peanuts 16
salmon: tempura green beans, onion marmalade, white chocolate veloute 21
scallops: corncakes, mushroom ragout, bacon vinaigrette 25
pork chop: chai spice glaze, candied pear, blue cheese mac 24
short ribs: autumn vegetables, six spice dripping sauce 24
filet: coal roasted potatoes, green beans, black olive/demi-glaze 27indulge.
smore: chocolate silk, house made marshmallows,
graham cracker dust 7
fried Pie: apples, sugared pecans, bourbon cream 7
coffee and doughnuts: espresso crème brulee, cinnamon holes 7
bread pudding: bananas, white chocolate, rum sauce 7
****items below served at the bar only*****
fried: russet potato-sweet/spicy ketchup, sweet potato-chili/garlic mayo 7
steamed: mussels, fennel, apple, ice wine 9
raw: salmon, avocado, shaved onion, mustard oil 8
seared: scallops, pear risotto, warm spices 10
tartare: tuna, deviled egg, fried dough 9
slather: white bean dip, paprika oil, house cracker 7
cocktail: shrimp, chili rub, avocado cream 9
wingless: tempura chicken, bloody mary sauce, bleu cheese slaw 8
calamari: peppers, saffron tartar 8
pasta: pumpkin purses, amaretto butter, arugula pesto 9
linguine: mussels, kale, garlic, e.v.o.o. 8
penne: shrimp, tomato confit, arugula pesto 9
pappardelle: whole wheat, smoky pulled pork, peanuts 7
thin crust I: fennel, apple, bacon, cheddar 7
thin crust II: candied pear, bleu cheese, port wine reduction 8
thin crust III: pulled pork, onion marmalade 8
thin crust IV: tomato confit, white bean puree, arugula pesto 7
thin crust V: cured salmon, shaved horseradish, herb cream cheese 8


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A long-standing campaign to build a residential centre for Sheffield's homeless is a step closer to reality.
Charity St Wilfrid's have reached the £1m mark in their mission to build a shelter next to its existing day unit, which offers a lifeline to some of the most vulnerable people in the city.
The appeal was launched after the centre featured on Channel 4 documentary series The Secret Millionaire. Wealthy businesswoman Simrin Choudrie has supported the charity since it came to her rescue when she posed as an impoverished mother-to-be for the programme three years ago.
Land to build the residential centre has been donated and Sheffield Council has granted the project outline planning permission. St Wilfrid's must now raise a further £800,000 to begin work.
Director Kevin Bradley said: "At the time people (of the appeal launch) were a little bit sceptical and at first gave me strange looks when I said we had to raise £1.8m. The financial climate was the worst it could be.
Mr Bradley was invited to the House of Commons earlier this year to outline the plan for the centre, which promises to provide a roof over people's heads for up to two years on the basis that residents will undertake education courses.
"They will be given further support when the time comes to move out."
Mr Bradley added: "At the moment there is not enough support available to help people sustain their tenancy. They often move into an empty flat with no furniture and no money and many suffer from mental health problems. After a couple of weeks they start to panic.
"This perpetuates the problem of homelessness. If we can help people in this way, the problem could be drastically reduced."


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Our Sheffield United blogger, Jason King, looks ahead to this weekend's FA Cup 5th Round clash with Nottingham Forest.
Following the wet and windy conditions that forced officials to call of Wednesday's showdown against table topping Brentford, the Blades are now facing the prospect of midweek fixtures for the next six weeks as they look to progress in the FA Cup and maintain their League one status.
This weekend, at least, United can put their poor league position to one side as Nigel Clough's side will look forward to welcoming Nottingham Forest to Bramall Lane in FA Cup on Sunday . United will have to deal with an in form Forest who brushed aside fellow Yorkshire side Huddersfield Town in mid-week in a comfortable 3-0 win.
One man the Blades will have to content with is former Tottenham and ex Sheffield United loanee midfielder Andy Reid, who netted for Forest in that glorious play off semi-final win back in 2003.
Talking of 2003, it was the same years that the Blades last had a real good go at the FA Cup, reaching the semi-finals only to be denied by a Freddie Ljungberg strike and a wonderful save by then, England number 1, David Seaman.
Therefore Saturday poses a real chance for United to reach the quarter final of the world's oldest football competition.
Being only two games away from Wembley is a nice distraction when you compare it to a very forgettable season otherwise. Whilst, of course, survival for the Blades is a must, you can't understate the importance of the FA Cup can hold to the prospects of United this season, and next.
Just look at what Gus Poyet has done at Sunderland, their cup run has really stimulated the players which have reflected in their current league form.
Clough must see this has an opportunity, not only to highlight United's credentials as a sleeping giant of English football but to really kick start their season and pull away from the relegation fodder that they find themselves in.
Clough's men have already put two Premier League sides to the sword this season and I see no reason why they can't cause Forest problems on Saturday.
The Blades will be looking to Jose Baxter to inspire after a very creative performance last time out against Shrewsbury. As long as United can be as resolute as they were in their previous two FA Cup games then we can look forward to a very competitive tie on Sunday.


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presented the eighth "No Mercy" PPV in Houston, Texas on October 9th, 2005.
Here's the card:
6-Person Tag Team Match [Legion Of
Doom & Christy Hemme vs. MNM] - After I recovered from the huge pops
that Christy Hemme received from the audience, I realized that her wrestling
was improving. It's a shame Vince fired her. As for MNM, I like Mercury and Nitro,
but Melina's gotta go. Her ringside shrieking was ear piercing. In 5.1, it
was enough to make them bleed. Other than that,
this was a pretty short, merely okay match.
Eddie Guerrero Wishes Batista Good Luck
Bobby Lashley vs. Simon Dean
Steve Romero Interviews JBL And Jillian Hall - TI'm
not really into blondes that much, but Jillian is a cutie. That patch of
oatmeal on the side of her face, notwithstanding.
Fatal Four-Way Match For the United
States Championship [Chris Benoit vs. Booker T. vs. Orlando Jordan vs.
Christian] - In spite of Jordan, this was a damn good match. I
particularly enjoyed watching Christian, though it was bittersweet since I
knew that this would be his
final WWE match. Booker T., the hometown boy, gets a substantial amount of
pops, while Benoit delivers another great performance. Oh, and the less said
about Booker's wife Sharmell, the better.
Simon Dean Eating Double Cheeseburgers - What, you
thought Dean was actually going to win?
Hardcore Holly vs. Mr. Kennedy - "Mr. Kennedy..........Kennedy" puts on a
decent performance for this, his first WWE PPV. His opponent, Val Ven....er,
Hardcore Holly, does what he's supposed to do. No questions asked, i'm sure.
Though Kennedy seems to be a 'lil too "Rock"-ish for my liking, if
he's allowed to develop his own schtick, I think he
may have some potential. Too bad that, as of this writing, he's out with an
Simon Dean Continues Eating Double Cheeseburgers
Sharmell Confronts Booker T.
Mysterio vs. JBL - I enjoy watching Rey wrestle. However, that new theme
song has GOT to go. Since it seems that Vince doesn't want to elevate any of
the other cruiserweights to Rey's level, Mysterio's been stuck wrestling
people that are three times his size. This wasn't a bad match, and it was
entertaining watching JBL trying to get a handle on Mysterio, who was
bouncing around the ring like crazy.
Simon Dean Is Forced To Finish Double Cheeseburgers
In addition to the matches
above, the following extras are also included:
No Mercy's picture was colorful and vibrant. I didn't notice any
compressions issues as I had on other DVDs and, as usual, it's presented in the WWE's standard full frame 1.33:1 ratio.
Audio: The Dolby Digital 5.1 sound
was crystal clear and enveloped my living room while I was watching it.
Viewers are also given the option of watching the disc in Spanish.
Conclusion: Nowadays, the WWE seems to go through so many changes, it seems commonplace for
their PPV DVDs to be unique
for one reason or another, and No Mercy is no different. It's the last time
we'll see Christian and Eddie wrestle for the WWE - one went to TNA, the
other passed away. It's also the last time we'll see Juventud on a WWE PPV.
He was recently fired. Aside from these milestones (well, milestones
regarding Eddie and Christian), this wasn't that bad of an event. I'm
usually hesitant to review the SmackDown! brand discs since I rarely follow
the show and prefer Raw. If they continue to deliver slightly enjoyable
matches like those found on this Recommended disc, I might not be
hesitant in the future.


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Harper Government sent almost $3 billion of Universal Child Care Benefit payments to more than 3.8 million families on July 20
BELLEVILLE, ON, July 28, 2015 /CNW/ - As parents across the country prepare to send their kids back to school, the Government of Canada is providing them with much-needed support through the increased Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). Today, the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, highlighted the boosted payments to families in Belleville. The enhanced UCCB provides almost $2,000 per year for each child under 6 and $720 per year for each child aged 6 through 17.
The first payment included a one-time retroactive payment from January 1, 2015, which means that families were sent $520 for each child under 6 and $420 for each child aged 6 through 17.
While the majority of eligible families will automatically receive the payment, an estimated 200,000 families in Canada may have missed out because they did not apply. This represents potentially millions of dollars in unclaimed benefits.
The good news is that these families need only to apply to receive everything they are owed, including any retroactive payments. Families that are not currently receiving the UCCB, that have never received the UCCB or that have never applied for the Canada Child Tax Benefit but still have children under 18 in their care are encouraged to go to www.canada.ca/taxsavings to find out how to apply.
Although all payments were sent July 20, those who do not receive payments via direct deposit may not receive their cheques until later in the month.
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"Thanks to the increased Universal Child Care Benefit, every family with children has more money in their pockets to spend on their priorities as a family, which could include school supplies or child care. If you have kids under 18, you should have received a payment. Please check to make sure you received yours."
– The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development
"Our Government is committed to making life more affordable for hard-working families in Prince Edward–Hastings and across the country by increasing the Universal Child Care Benefit. I am pleased that families will have more money in their pockets to spend on their priorities."
– Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament for Prince Edward–Hastings
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Now this is Winter Olympics-watching weather!
It would be grand to see S.A. ratings for Vancouver's snow-and-ice games get an extra boost — particularly during the 10 p.m. hour — considering how weary WOAI-TV's late news team must be growing due to the delayed broadcast every night of their 10 p.m. newscast.
Last night, for instance Elsa Ramon, Randy Beamer, Jennifer Broome and Don Harris didn't come on until 11:15 or so.
And most nights, Ramon, tells me, she doesn't get home until 12:30 a.m. or later.
This must be tough, considering she has a 5-year-old daughter – Bella –to take to Kindergarten each morning and must wake up at the crack of dawn regardless.
Ramon joked that she feels like "a zombie".these days. "I've loved having the Olympics on," she said. "They've been really interesting. But it will be nice getting back to a regular schedule." That will happen Monday, following Sunday's closing ceremonies..
Meanwhile, it sounds as if Elsa has some loving help around the house.
Did you know the anchorwoman quietly got married over the Thanksgiving holidays to Jordan Mandelberg, producer, Fox Business News? (Though the network is based in New York, fab technology allows him to do most of his work from San Antonio.)
Go on, look closely at Elsa's ring finger, and you can see her simple jeweled wedding band.
She said most people, save her immediate family and close friends, don't even know she got married; that's how intimate the California ceremony was.
Ramon said she and Jordan plan to have their reception – a bigger affair with many more family members and friends – in September.
For now, though, she's trying her darndest to stay awake and bubbly for the news. Her secret: coffee — up to four cups a day now.
Photo of Elsa Ramon (in her curlier 'do days) by Randy Beamer.


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August 23, 2008
Special Tunnel for Baggage Safety at IGI
By Megha Suri
New Delhi: With cases of baggage getting misplaced in transit and even pilferage by airport staff becoming a common phenomenon , Times City tried to find out how Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) plans to secure the bags checked-in at the two City Airport Terminals - at New Delhi Railway Station and Shivaji Terminus.The corporation is actually creating a special tunnel at the airport end, to ensure the safe passage of baggage from the metro station at IGI to the new airport terminal . Unlike the case of most Airport Express Metros the world over, which terminate inside the Airport terminal buildings , DMRC's line runs between Terminal 3 and Terminal 4, currently being developed by Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL).
" This had to be done as the terminals and the metro line are both beingdeveloped simultaneously, and with tight deadlines . The baggage could not be carried by road as it has already been put through security checks. A special tunnel is being constructed between the Metro station and Terminal 3, provision for another tunnel is being left for similar connectivity with Terminal 4 when it gets operational," explained Anuj Dayal, DMRC's Chief Public Relations Officer.
The special tunnel will be 3X4 metres in dimension and will have a double layer conveyer belt system, which will automatically transport the baggage from the metro station to the baggage make-up area of Terminal 3. This is a feature specific to Delhi Metro, to ensure that there is no pilferage with the bags and to also ensure that anti-national elements cannot access them.
All the trains of this line have been specially designed and are going to be different from the existing trains. The trains will be six-coach cars where half-a-coach in each train will be reserved specially for baggage. Even the passenger compartments will be designed for a seating space for 80 passengers with comfortable leather seats and extra room for baggage for those who are unable to check their bags in with the airlines.
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Urgent Care strategy statement
Dr Gavin Ralston, Chair of NHS Birmingham CrossCity Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: "We can absolutely reassure local people that we are being totally transparent about our plans for urgent care in Birmingham and no decisions have been made regarding the future of any of the walk-in centres.
"The CCG has recently approved the urgent care strategy for Birmingham, at our public Governing Body, which is fully in-line with the national guidance that has been issued on urgent care. We will be having detailed discussions with local people about delivering this strategy later on this year. We take our duties to effectively engage with our patients very seriously and this feedback will rightly be at the heart of any decisions that we ultimately take.
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Kate Hudson's Favorite London Hangouts
After moving across the pond recently, actress Kate Hudson immersed herself in the London lifestyle, taking advantage of the city's restaurants, cafes and nightclubs. Though she relocated to Britain to live with her fiancé, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, the "Almost Famous" star seems to be enjoying her new life as a resident of Britain.
Often spotted out and about, the 33-year-old seems just as comfortable in her neighborhood coffee shops as she does on the Hollywood red carpet. If you're in the area and hoping for a bite to eat (or maybe a glimpse of Kate herself!) here's a look at some of the London locales she's been known to frequent.
Fine dining
Scott's Restaurant
Renowned for its seafood and champagne bar, Scott's is a favorite of many high-profile stars. Located on Mount Street in the fashionable Mayfair district, the restaurant has served Simon Cowell, Pippa Middleton, Liam Gallagher, and Keira Knightly as well as former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Kate was seen leaving the restaurant alone in 2008, with producer Harvey Weinstein in 2010, and with Bellamy in 2011.
The Ivy Restaurant
Situated on West Street near Covent Garden, The Ivy caters to theatergoers and opera house patrons by offering extended hours of operation. The award-winning restaurant offers classic fare and an extensive wine list, and its private dining room and members-only club upstairs make it a popular haunt for celebs. After a romantic dinner in 2010, Kate and Matt made a discreet exit out the back door.
J. Sheekey Restaurant
On St. Martin's Court in Covent Garden, the seafood restaurant and oyster bar is a favorite among London-based celebrities. Jake Gyllenhaal, Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Kate Beckinsale and David and Victoria Beckham have all been photographed at the Zagat-recommended eatery. In 2010, Kate lunched at Sheekey with a female friend and her baby, whom she helped carry to the car.
World-famous chef Wolfgang Puck operates this American-style steakhouse. Located in Mayfair inside the trendy 45 Park Lane hotel, the restaurant has an extensive menu, and its upper levels feature a full bar and library/lounge. The hotel and restaurant offer a variety of packages, including a weekend "bed and breakfast" getaway. Last September, Kate and Matt joined model Kate Moss and Moss's husband, Jamie Hince, for a double date at the fashionable hotspot.
Night clubs, pubs and lounges
Maddox Club
On Mill Street in the Mayfair district, this elite nightspot features an Italian restaurant, bar and outdoor courtyard area. Celebrities frequently visit the posh and pricey club, but admission is for members and their guests only. In 2008, Kate was photographed leaving Maddox with her father, Bill Hudson, after attending a wrap party for the film "Nine."
The Flask
This picturesque pub, in Hampstead off Flask Walk, offers a huge selection of beer and wine. Also a great place to grab lunch, The Flask boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere as well as reasonably priced food. Situated in a prime shopping area with tons of character and unique boutiques, it's a great spot to refuel while you're shopping and sightseeing. Kate and Matt stopped in for a beer in 2011 while shopping in the neighborhood with their baby boy, Bingham.
Groucho Club
Located on Dean Street in SoHo, this private social club is a favorite of celebrities, and past guests include the likes of Kate Winslet, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller and Lily Allen. In addition to a bar, lounge and restaurant, the exclusive establishment also offers bedrooms for members and their guests. In 2010, Kate was spotted at the club with Matt, and the two danced and mingled with other members of Muse.
by Zoe Bauer
Top: Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy have been going out on the town in London. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)


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Story Henry wrote: > On 22 Apr 2010, at 09:55, Nathan wrote: > >> Story Henry wrote: >>> Sorry for being a bit harsh yesterday evening. >> Likewise :) >> >>> It is a bit difficult to work out what tools you have access to >>> and what you don't, and as you can imagine that is going to vary from >>> one person to the other. This might be the problem we are facing here. >>> >>> It is also true come to think of it, that though "Working Ontologist" will >>> give you a very good background in RDF, RDFS and OWL but last >>> I looked, I don't think it really covers graphs, and belief states. >> that's exactly the right term! belief states. The issue is how to >> express in which graph/resource to trust, or at least how to delegate >> that trust in some way (possibly via isDefinedby) with owl is what I >> need to be able to do. (remembering that the acl is by nature trusted). > > It may be ok, not to express that directly in any way. You could easily > leave that up to your reasoner. I may have been asking a non question.. again.. consider: To process an ACL and provide access (or not) to a resource, based on that ACL, requires implicit trust of that ACL by the processor. Thus it can be said that the processor implicitly trusts the ACL in the context of providing access control. So if the processor trusts the ACL, then the processor trusts the ACLs contents, i.e. the triples contained. Thus it stands to reason (no pun intended) that this trust must be extended to all resources which the ACL expressly links to or mentions (if not then we don't trust the ACL and shouldn't be using it for access control!). So when we have an ACL of: [] a acl:Authorization ; acl:accessTo <https://ssl.data.fm/index.php> ; acl:agentClass :myfriends ; acl:mode acl:Read . :myfriends owl:equivalentClass [ a owl:Restriction ; owl:hasValue <http://bblfish.net/people/card#me> ; owl:onProperty [ owl:inverseOf foaf:knows]; ] . then the ACL processor by extension must trust <http://bblfish.net/people/card#me> . One could make this trust crystal clear by simply adding the following triple to the acl. <http://bblfish.net/people/card#me> rdfs:isDefinedBy <http://bblfish.net/people/card> . In which case the processor now trusts <http://bblfish.net/people/card> and in order to process the acl correctly must only consider data it trusts, so the owl:Restriction above must resolve to: ASK GRAPH <http://bblfish.net/people/card> { <http://bblfish.net/people/card#me> foaf:knows ?webid } I would also suggest then that a resource could actually manage its own ACL.. consider: [] a acl:Authorization ; acl:accessTo <https://ssl.data.fm/index.php> ; acl:agentClass <http://ex.org/my#friends> ; acl:mode acl:Read . where at the remote resource: <http://ex.org/my#friends> owl:equivalentClass [ ... It seems to me the trust is inherently there in the case of ACL any ways, and by extension to all resources it mentions (otherwise it's not fit to be used for ACL) - so whilst this has brought up a huge amount of great feedback from you and pointed the way to N3 rules for some of the big problems - maybe in this scenario it was all a bit of a wild goose chase (hope not and hope so at the same time!) Many Regards, Nathan ps: from here on is gold and imho is the missing info about named graph reasoning all compiled in to one place, especially Henry's response on semantic overflow, see below -> > off with. The reason being that since your service is the one making the > decision, and since very few people will be able to read the more advanced > rule set (not just you), publishing it won't be that much use to start off > with anyway. > > If people start using and understanding the acls that will be > a huge improvement already, and will help us test the ontology. > > Longer term using N3 rules as Tim Berners Lee has done for a long time > in the cwm directory, and for which I published pointers in my answer to > > http://www.semanticoverflow.com/questions/757/ > > would be ideal in my opinion. Why so few RDF libraries have integrated N3 rules > I don't know. They are very powerful, concise, form a nice superset with turtle, > and could allow one to build in very few lines of code some awesome reasoners. > > 1. Simple example > ----------------- > > Take the simple rule on http://esw.w3.org/WebAccessControl > > [] acl:accessTo <card.rdf>; > acl:mode acl:Read, acl:Write; > acl:agent <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me> . > > This is easy because when you know the WebId of the user, and having placed all the ACLs in > a graph you trust (by just crawling your web server and merging all the files into a graph you > could name <myTrustedACLs>) you can simply query that graph > > ASK > GRAPH <myTrustedACLs> > { > [] accessTo <card.rdf>; > acl:mode acl:Read; > acl:agent <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me> . > } > > If the answer is yes, the person gets READ access. > > 2. with a remote reference > --------------------------- > > > [] a acl:Authorization ; > acl:accessTo <https://ssl.data.fm/index.php> ; > acl:agentClass <http://ex.org/groups#group1> ; > acl:mode acl:Read . > > > Let us say for simplicity that > > <http://ex.org/groups> log:semantics { > <#group1> is rdf:type of <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me>, <george>, ... > } > > ( the log:semantics is a way of saying that if you dereference the URL you get > the graph. The simplicity comes from our not needing to do any inferencing on the > class to find its members ) > > Then you could just merge the information into <myTrustedACLs> and ask the following > query > > ASK > GRAPH <myTrustedACLs> > { > [] accessTo <card.rdf>; > acl:mode acl:Read; > acl:agentClass ?c . > <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me> a ?c . ] . > } > > ==BUT== > > that would not be a good idea. Because it would be too easy for your whole system > to be subverted with > > <http://ex.org/groups> log:semantics { > <#group1> is rdf:type of <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me>, <george>, ... > > #DANGER!!! > > [] a acl:Authorization ; > accessTo <https://ssl.data.fm/index.php>; > acl:agentClass <#group1> ; > acl:mode acl:Read, acl:Write, acl:Control . > } > > > Here as you can see, I am adding a twist in that the remotely referenced > file is adding its own acl. We can imagine that it does this by mistake, and > not necessarily out of evil intentions (perhaps it is the consequence of > something else in there, which the author of the file did not forsee) > > If you just merge that information into your <myTrustedACLs> in order > to query it with the ASK query shown previously, then the remote resource > could override your ACL, and could change the meaning of all your other ACLs > too. So that is clearly not a good idea. > > So what is needed is for you to extract the minimum needed from the remote > resource. > > Perhaps the easiest way here would be to proceed in two query steps. > > 1. You ASK > GRAPH <http://ex.org/groups> { > <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me> rdf:type <#group1> . > } > > 2. If that is positive you > > ASK GRAPH <myTrustedACLs> > { > [] accessTo <card.rdf>; > acl:mode acl:Read; > acl:agentClass <http://ex.org/groups#group1> . > } > > That is good, you get just what you want out of the remote graph, and nothing > more, and then proceed with your reasoning. > > Ok so the above seems to require a step 0, where you find out that you need to > ask something of <myTrustedACLs> to find out that you know the agent class > but not the agents that belong to it. > > It would be nice to find a more generic way of boiling those 3 steps down to less. > > 3. With a bit of inferencing > ---------------------------- > > This is the other problem we were having earlier, in that some agent classes will be > defined in terms of foaf:knows. So if we had inferencing we would have something defined > like > > > [] a acl:Authorization ; > acl:accessTo <https://ssl.data.fm/index.php> ; > acl:agentClass :myfriends ; > acl:mode acl:Read . > > :myfriends owl:equivalentClass [ > a owl:Restriction ; > owl:hasValue <http://bblfish.net/people/card#me> ; > owl:onProperty [ owl:inverseOf foaf:knows]; > ] . > > The simple-to-explain solution proceeds a bit like previously. If you use OWL reasoning, > you could do the following > > 1. > > create a graph (or a Networked Graph view) that contains all the triples from > > - <http://bblfish.net/people/card#me> > - <http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/> > - the owl statements from :myfriends > > add inferencing and then > > ASK { > <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me> rdf:type :myfriends . > } > > of that graph. > > 2. If that is positive you > > ASK GRAPH <myTrustedACLs> > { > [] accessTo <https://ssl.data.fm/index.php>; > acl:mode acl:Read; > acl:agentClass :myfriends . > } > > That is easy to explain, solid, but a bit heavy in requirements. > > 3.1 A Simplification > -------------------- > > A lesser reasoner would just > > ASK GRAPH <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card> { > <http://bblfish.net/peopl/henry/card#me> foaf:knows ?webid . > } > > after replacing ?webid with the webid presented to you. > > > In the case of foaf:knows that would probably cover most of the cases. > In the case of sioc:member_of you would have to ask the question twice, as it > is possible people would use 2 relations. > > 4. CONCLUSION > ------------- > > You need to work out what are the core cases that will satisfy most needs, be > a huge improvement over what exists currently, and can grow as the reasoning > tools improve. > > Clearly as we all implement this, and as the reasoning tools improve we will be > able to find some general algorithms that cover a wider and wider range of > cases. We may indeed find that the ACL ontology is a bit clunky, and that > other ontologies would help. We will then build specialised engines to help > us deal with more complex cases. > > For the moment we need to get the simplest use cases in place. As you have to do > a lot of coding without even the help of SPARQL I think you will in any case be > forced into simplicity, which as long as it is generally correct, will be a good > thing :-) > > Henry > > >Received on Thursday, 22 April 2010 12:35:36 UTC
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Citizens urged to keep travelling smart as changes to the road network remain for Paralympic Winter Games
VANCOUVER, March 3 /CNW/ - The Olympic and Paralympic Transportation Team (OPTT) today thanked the people of Metro Vancouver and the Sea to Sky regions for making the 2010 integrated Olympic transportation plan a success, while urging people to keep traveling smart in view of changes to the transportation network for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Transportation planners - charged with one of the most complex and critical elements of the Games - set the lofty goal of achieving at least a 30 per cent reduction in vehicle use during the Olympic Games, in order to ensure athletes, officials and others could get to their events on time and local residents could move efficiently.
Throughout the Games, Metro Vancouver and the Sea to Sky corridor saw record numbers of people walking, cycling and taking transit, and an overall reduction in vehicle use. In particular, vehicle use was reduced by an average of more than 35 per cent each day. In addition, TransLink, the public transit operator in Metro Vancouver, moved an average of 1.5 million people per day during the Games, an increase from 730,000 trips per day, while BC Transit, the public transportation provider in the Sea to Sky corridor, saw five times the ridership on the public transit system over normal winter levels.
Paralympic transportation plans -------------------------------
Building on this success, the OPTT is reminding the public to continue to 'travel smart' during the Paralympic Winter Games. While most road networks have been returned to normal, some closures and parking restrictions remain around Paralympic venues during the transition to and throughout the Paralympic Games. These areas include UBC Thunderbird Arena, the Vancouver Paralympic Centre, Paralympic Village Vancouver and BC Place (for March 12 Opening Ceremony). In Whistler, these areas include Whistler Creekside and Paralympic Village Whistler. The public is asked to continue to use sustainable modes of transportation throughout the month of March 2010 and beyond. Details of the 2010 integrated Paralympic transportation plan are outlined in the attached fact sheet.
"We were very happy with the transportation choices that everyone made during the Olympic Winter Games," Penny Ballem, city manager of the City of Vancouver said on behalf of the OPTT. "With fewer changes to the road network during the Paralympic Winter Games, we encourage residents, commuters and visitors to continue to leave their vehicles behind and walk, cycle or take transit to get around during this period."
"It's important we ensure our Paralympic athletes and other guests have a smooth, positive experience here during the Games," added Terry Wright, VANOC executive vice president, services and Games operations. "With road closures, parking restrictions and increased volumes around Paralympic Games venues, traveling smart is still the way to go and everyone should know before they go."
Paralympic Torch relay and Opening Ceremony March 11 and 12
The public is also reminded the Paralympic torch relay will be underway in downtown Vancouver from 2 pm on March 11 to 2 pm on March 12. The current proposed route is a loop that will involve areas along Robson, Granville and Smithe Streets. Traffic will continue to flow on most major streets, however, there will be road closures and restrictions to vehicle traffic along a few blocks of Robson, Smithe, Granville and Bute. Other cross streets will remain open with rolling intermittent road closures as the torch runs past. Commuters are advised to find alternate routes and modes of transportation around the Robson Square area for March 11 and 12.
In addition, temporary road closures and pedestrian corridors will be in place in downtown Vancouver on March 12 to support the Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony at BC Place. Cambie Bridge, as well as portions of Beatty Street and Robson Street will be closed for most of the day on March 12, so driving will be challenging. Up to date information will be made available on the Host City website through travelsmart2010.ca,so that everyone can plan ahead.
Other transportation highlights - Public transportation service will reflect the anticipated number of transit riders during the Paralympic Games, with event level service planned to serve Paralympic venues in Vancouver, and the Games Express service continuing in Whistler. - Paralympic Games event tickets include access to public transit for the day of the event. - Olympic lanes removed in Vancouver as of March 2, though a temporary Paralympic lane will remain on Highway 99 in Whistler from Function Junction to the Village. - Sea to Sky traffic checkpoint removed as of March 1; no permits required to travel north of Squamish. - Lane demarcations on Highway 99 will be removed between March 1 and 5.
For the most up-to-date transportation information, visit www.travelsmart2010.ca.
About the OPTT
Members of the Olympic and Paralympic Transportation Team (OPTT) are VANOC, the City of Vancouver, Resort Municipality of Whistler, TransLink, BC Transit, the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit. Planning is also supported by other partners, including Transport Canada and the municipalities of Richmond and West Vancouver.
FACT SHEET Olympic and Paralympic Transportation Team Transportation Update: Transition to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games General - Transportation is one of the greatest challenges in staging the 2010 Winter Games. - By almost every indicator, the 2010 transportation plan has been an unqualified success, thanks to the participation of businesses and residents in the Metro Vancouver and Sea to Sky regions. - During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Metro Vancouver and the Sea to Sky corridor saw record numbers of people walking, cycling and taking transit and an overall reduction in vehicle use. - As the transition to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games begins, citizens should continue to TravelSmart and use sustainable modes of transportation wherever possible. Some road closures and parking restrictions around venues will remain, and there will be increased volumes of people and vehicles in the surrounding areas as a result. - The following competition and non-competition venues will operate during the Paralympic Games: - UBC Thunderbird Arena (Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre) - Vancouver Paralympic Centre - Paralympic Village Vancouver - BC Place Stadium (Opening Ceremony only) - International Broadcast Centre - Whistler Creekside - Whistler Paralympic Park - Paralympic Village Whistler - Whistler Media Centre - Whistler Medals Plaza (Closing Ceremony) Paralympic Torch Relay - On March 11 and 12, 2010, a 24 hour relay around Robson Square will take place in downtown Vancouver as part of the 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay. The event will run from approximately 2 pm on March 11 through to 2 pm on March 12. The current proposed route is a loop that will involve areas along Robson, Granville and Smithe Streets. - The torch will finish at BC Place Stadium and light the cauldron as part of the Paralympic Opening Ceremony. - Vehicle travel around the Robson Square area on March 11 and 12 will be challenging - expect some delays: - For the safety of the torchbearer and surrounding crew, there will be intermittent rolling closures by traffic authority members to allow for torchbearers to run across intersecting streets. These closures are only expected to last a few minutes at a time. - Robson Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Hornby and Howe (cross streets will remain open) - Traffic will continue to flow on most major streets, however there will be road closures and restrictions to vehicle traffic along a few blocks of Robson, Smithe, Granville and Bute. Other cross streets will remain open with rolling intermittent road closures as the torch runs past. Commuters are advised to find an alternate route for March 11 and 12. - Visit vancouver2010.com in early March to view the complete detailed route for the 24-hour Paralympic Torch Relay. Changes to the road network: Metro Vancouver - Olympic lanes are no longer in effect as of March 2 - The majority of stopping/parking restrictions in Vancouver will be removed as of March 2, though some parking restrictions around venues will remain. A detailed map illustrating these restrictions is available on the Host City website, accessed via travelsmart2010.ca - 24-hour delivery periods and extended garbage removal hours are no longer in effect in Downtown Vancouver as of March 1. - Temporary truck routes in Vancouver are in effect through March 21 (end on March 22, 2010). Changes to transit service: Metro Vancouver - Transit service levels will return to normal levels and hours of operation on March 1, with extra capacity and event-level service available to be deployed as needed. - As with the Olympic Games, a Paralympic Games event ticket will act as a transit pass for the day. - Travelers are encouraged to visit travelsmart2010.ca for service details and to use the trip planner. Road Closures: Metro Vancouver The following road closures will be adjusted during the transition to and/or for the duration of the Paralympic Games (subject to change): ------------------------------------------------------------------------- BC Place and Canada Hockey Place ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2 - Georgia viaduct and Beatty Street open ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 3 - Carrall Street southbound opens (Keefer to Pacific). Will close again March 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 4 - Dunsmuir viaduct opens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 10 - Georgia viaduct will close until March 12 inclusive (opens March 13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 12 - Cambie Bridge and portions of Beatty and Robson Streets will be closed to support the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games - Dunsmuir viaduct will be closed (opens March 13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 16 - Expo and Pacific Boulevards open (closed since late January) - Abbott Street (between Expo and Pacific) opens (closed since mid-January) - Carrall Street opens (Keefer to Pacific) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 27 - Griffiths Way (Expo to Pacific) open - Terry Fox Way (Expo to Pacific) open ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cypress Mountain ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 9 - Cypress Mountain road opens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Media Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 1 - Waterfront Road and Canada Place Way open ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Olympic/Paralympic Village Vancouver ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 25 - Quebec Street opens between Terminal Avenue and 2nd Avenue (TBC) - Columbia, Cook, Crowe, Manitoba, and Ontario Streets (between 1st and 2nd Avenue) open ------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1 - First Avenue (between Quebec and Wylie Streets) opens - Seawall around the Village opens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pacific Coliseum ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2 - Renfrew Street opens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richmond Olympic Oval ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 1 - River Road and Hollybridge Way open ------------------------------------------------------------------------- UBC Thunderbird Arena ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 22 - Wesbrook Mall opens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 23 - Thunderbird Boulevard opens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 1 - Dinmont Avenue opens (closes March 10 to 21) - Peveril Avenue opens (closes March 10 to 21) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 4 - Midlothian Street opens - Ontario Street opens (parking restrictions remain) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to the road network: Sea to Sky Corridor - Access to public parking in Whistler will increase as of March 1, with some of the day lots opening to the public and additional fee- based parking available. Visit travelsmart2010.ca for details. - As a result, the Sea to Sky traffic checkpoint will no longer be in effect as of March 1, and permits are no longer needed to travel north of Squamish during peak times. - Lane demarcations on Highway 99 will be removed between March 1 and 5 and Highway 99 will return to normal operation. - The Olympic/Paralympic lane on Highway 99 in Whistler will remain until March 21 (from Function Junction to Whistler Village). - Spectators are asked to carpool or self-drive to Whistler events and park at two designated parking lots close to Whistler Paralympic Park (WPP). They will then board complimentary shuttles to WPP or Whistler Creekside. More information is available in the Spectator Guide (vancouver2010.com/guide). - In select areas near Games venues (London Lane and Nordic Drive), local vehicle permits will be in effect from March 7 to 21 to facilitate vehicle access and protect parking spots for residents and businesses. Changes to transit service: Sea to Sky Corridor - Transit service resumes its regular winter service as of March 1, reflective of the anticipated transit demand. - In Whistler, BC Transit will continue to operate the No.10 Games Express from March 1 to 21. The No.10 Games Express connects the Athlete's Village to the Gondola Transit Exchange (located in Whistler Village, by the Excalibur Gondola) and runs every 15 minutes from 5:00 am to midnight. - Spectators and other visitors are encouraged to take transit while in Whistler. Paralympic event tickets include access to public transit in Whistler the day of the event until 4:00 am. Road closures: Whistler and the Sea to Sky Corridor The following roads will re-open, either fully or partially, for the transition to and/or during the Paralympic Winter Games: March 1 - Blackcomb Way opens to northbound traffic. It will close again March 8 to 21. - London Lane opens. It will close again March 7 to 21. 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Investigators haven't cited gang motives behind the slaying Monday night of a reputed Crip sentenced this year for her role in a 2008 gang-related arson.
The Denver Police Gang Unit, however, is picking apart the shooting death of 21-year-old Katsina Lynnea Roybal, who was killed on a porch on East 36th Avenue near High Street.
"Every resource we have available to dedicate to this is working on it," said Lt. Matt Murray.
Witnesses told police two or possibly three men approached Roybal and the man with her just before gunfire erupted about 10 p.m. Monday. The man, who has not been named by police, was shot in the leg but ran away.
Neighbor Jeff Crozier told 9News that he was on his porch when he heard shots followed by screams. He found Roybal collapsed on her porch steps.
"I was just trying to check her pulse and see if she was alive, see where she was shot," he said.
Roybal pleaded guilty in January and was sentenced to eight years of probation for the fire that gutted the Holly Square Shopping Center two years ago.
Prosecutors said the strip mall was a hangout for the Bloods gang, burned down in retaliation for the murder of Crips leader Michael Asberry the day before.
Roybal's death came a day after 17-year-old Montea Davis was shot and killed outside a liquor store at East 28th Avenue and Fairfax Street.
"We have no indication that the two are related," Murray said.
The Rev. Leon Kelly, executive director of Denver's Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives, said he knew Roybal and Davis. He didn't want to speak about what might have led to their killings, but he didn't think they were "directly" related.
"There are a lot of things going on right now that the general public has no idea about," he said. "Everything from beatings and shootings are not being reported (to police), and the gang unit is trying to reassure everyone that everything is OK."
Kelly said he had known Roybal since she was a child. She was caring for her three younger sisters at the time of her death.
"She was trying to do the best she could in spite of everything that had happened as a result of the people around her," he said.
Kelly is trying to raise money to help with funeral expenses and the care of Roybal's younger sisters, ages 20, 8 and 6.
"They were struggling with no money as it was," he said.
Roybal was enrolled at Metropolitan State College of Denver, said her aunt, Betty Barcelona.
"She was a beautiful person. We are going to miss her," Barcelona said. "She was just a joy to be around."
Staff writers Kieran Nicholson and Adam Singleton contributed to this report.


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speaking from someone who has cheated in the past,
and who is still with the person i cheated on,
i hope that it is possible to heal and move on from that, i know it still hurts my partner that i cheated on him, but i take full responsibility for what i did. I have done messed up stupid things in the past, mostly because i was insecure and had so many issues myself, i didn't know how to be any other way i had to learn how to behave in a loving relationshp and sometimes i still have difficulty but i try and we are always talking and are open about everything that has happened.
Just because iv made those mistakes doesn't mean i love my partner any less it really is more about how i feel about myself than how i feel about him
i dont' know if it helps for you to know that,
we are now in a mostly sucessful polyamorous relationship, and are working very hard to keep things healthy and honest
it is worth the effort in the end
BrotherMan, I feel your pain. I know what you are going through. As I read your posts, I could have been writing them myself, about a former fiance.
I wish you a better outcome with your wife than I had with my fiance. That relationship ended very badly indeed. But I cannot say that I regret that experience, heartbreaking and devastating as it was on every level of my life. Because now I know the treasure I have in my loyal, loving Hubby. He is not a perfect man, and he may blow it big time on occasion, as we all do, but he is as fiercely loyal to me as I am to him. And that is bedrock on which we can build.
That being said, I will never argue against a married couple working to keep it together. I sincerely wish that you and your wife will find your way to healing and wholeness, both as individuals and as a couple. I couldn't make it work once the loyalty had been betrayed on such a deep level, but I wish you both the best possible outcome, whatever that may be.
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When I go to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the summer, I try to visit a new place each time. Therefore I have no reason to hold on to any honey hole secrets and I thought I'd share them here with anyone looking for some advice on the where, when, and how of BWCA fishing. I can only tell you what worked for us and I offer no guarantees, other than that you will come out much more relaxed than when you went in.
For other BWCA tips on planning and maps, see this original post.
Lake: Brule
Target species: Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike
How to get there: While Brule can be accessed from the north, west, and east via portages, the easiest way to get there is to just drive on up to the shore and unload at the boat launch on the south east section of the lake (entry point 41). Take the Sawbill Trail to the The Grade, and then head north on Brule Lake Road.
Campsite info: Brule is one of the few BWCA lakes that we've visited twice. The first time was in 2003, and we went again in 2010 for a shorter trip. Both times we stayed on the big island right in the middle of the lake, at the campsite on the western tip. (It is the last big island as you head west, just north of Jock Mock Point, which is one of the few features listed on a map.) Given that Brule is such an enormous lake, this paddle is relatively painless and only requires one crossing of unsheltered open water.
The reason we first chose this island site is that we had four dogs with us and we were looking for a site where they could run free without worries of them getting lost or harassing wildlife. To say it was a success would be an understatement; those pups had the time of their lives.
Tent pad space is plentiful and out closer to the western point is a perfect spot nestled in some cedar trees, complete with a soft pine duff floor. It's not so fun if a west wind is howling on the huge expanse that is Brule , but if it's calm, stake your claim here before your scheming friends do.
With larger groups such as we travel with, hand pumping the vast amounts of drinking water needed through a filter is a tedious chore, so a large volume gravity filter can be a godsend. Just fill it with lake water, hang it from a tree branch, and soon you have a bucketful of potable H2O.
Fishing: Brule is full of walleyes. I mean full of them. While we did paddle around and find some hot spots off wind swept points and reefs, it didn't take long to realize that all the walleye we'd ever want to catch could be had right off the westernmost point right next to the campsite. Stand on the four foot high rock "cliff" near the point and cast out a slip bobber with leech and jig. We were catching them hand over fist with our bobbers set anywhere from 6 to 10 feet, with the fastest action coming as dusk approached.
This crazy success lasted the entire trip the first time we went, but on our last trip there, the wind was blowing so hard from the west we couldn't even fish off this point. We were forced to seek shelter in bays and our luck was nowhere near as rich. Weather is king in the BWCA.
Smallmouth were also easy to find. Just paddle over to any bay and look for trees submerged near the shore, or else go to one of the many rock piles and reefs peppered throughout Brule. The most fun we had catching them was on sunny days when you could see a school of them beneath your canoe and you could pick and choose which one you wanted to catch by merely pulling your jig away when little ones went for it and holding it still when a fatty closed in on it.
We've only landed one northern in all our time at Brule (caught by me, thank you very much), but then again, we weren't targeting them. However, according to the DNR lake report, Brule likely has some enormous pike in it. Ciscoes thrive in Brule, and once a northern gets large enough to start feeding on the oily little baitfish, watch out, because that's when a skinny pike can quickly balloon into a monster. (Similar to what happens to humans if they eat at McDonald's every day.)
Of course, the fish we caught weren't always of eating size, as Tim found out when casting his Rapala near a rockpile.
The most peculiar fish we landed were two 5-pound white suckers. I caught them both, one while drifting and jigging and the other on a slip bobber/jig set up. My heart raced as I fought to pull up what was sure to be a record smallmouth or chunky walleye, only to be faced with the ugly mug of a bottom-feeding sucker as I brought it to the surface. Gross. I know these fish have their place in the freshwater ecosystem, but good god are they uuuuuuugly.
Summary: Brule has stunning scenery and bite-happy fish, but it had something else in store for us. One evening as the walleye bite tapered off and darkness descended, we were treated to a northern lights show of impossible beauty. Neon green waves danced in the northern sky, and the dead calm lake mirrored the celestial light show with perfect fidelity, doubling the enchantment. The five of us were rendered speechless by the organic pulsations of the aurora borealis overhead. I know I felt my spirit move, and I think the others did too.
Brule Lake has it all.


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Why would you want so many kids?!
It seems that big families are on the rise again or the new family trend these days.
I'm just wondering why so many of you are choosing to have big familes? (More than 3 kids)
How many kids do you have now and are you planning on having more?
How do you afford it and how are you able to care for so many kids?
Well, our third pregnancy we got hit up with twins. After that he got snipped to make sure no more.
I think so myself :) SO doesn't agree...but he has a penis, what does he know >.>
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Quoting skittlefart:
I love kids/babies....I want 30....but I'll probably settle at 100...
That seems reasonable. ;)
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I've always wanted a big family....currently pregnant with #6....we are doing well all around, and I feel ever one of my babies is such a blessing and a huge accomplishment...I obviously was meant to be a mommy
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I think so myself :) SO doesn't agree...but he has a penis, what does he know >.>Quoting mich.el.le:
Quoting skittlefart:
I love kids/babies....I want 30....but I'll probably settle at 100...
That seems reasonable. ;)
Absofrigginlutely nothing!
More than 3 kids is a big family? I guess I have one then. I have kids and I am done. Its not overly hard to take care of them but that might be due to the huge age gap.
We have five, soon to be six kids. We plan on having 2-3 more. We both wanted a big family and half of our kids sort of fell into our laps. My three eldest are my siblings whom I'm the guardian of, my 5 year old son is my stepson whom I adopted. My youngest son and the child who I am pregnant with now are my biological children, both of whom were planned. Our number of kids have nothing to do with being trendy, we simply love children and are able to care for many of them. Raising children really isn't all that expensive if you plan right. We have a pretty low income, about 40K a year, and we live comfortably. We budget and go without a lot of things that most people have, but don't really need, so we are able to provide everything that our kids need. We also balance our time so we spend a lot of time with them and we make sure to give each child individual attention, deal with their individual needs, and take an interest in their individual interests. All of our kids are fed, clothed, have a roof over their heads, and have a lot of people who love them.
BWAHAHA! Big families are the trend?? I don't think so.
We have four. We pray to have more (although we are hoping to adopt through foster care, but our regional rep was less than enthusiastic). I have realized that I was meant to take care of kids. This is absolutely my calling. Dh and I both come from very large (catholic, midwest farming) families. My mom is one of 13. My dad one of 7. Same for DH. We love coming from large families and it just feels right to us.
Most of the large families I know have a different definition of being able to afford kids than my husband and I do. They think "afford" means providing the bare minimum, while we think savings accounts, vacations, activities, and extras are all part of the package. I personally wouldn't have another kid if I was already struggling to make ends meet, but one of my friends is fine with it because they'll have "enough" money by pulling their existing children out of the sports/activities they're currently involved in.


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CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Tuesday it will shutter much of its French tire factory and will consider selling off a big chunk of its farm-tire business.
The plant, in Amiens, in northern France, has what Goodyear GT, +1.71% called an "uncompetitive" cost structure, and the company said that "reaching a union agreement to modernize the operation proved impossible."
About 820 of a total 1,200 jobs will be eliminated by the third quarter as the consumer-tire production line shuts down. Another plant, also in Amiens and employing about 1,000 people, will not be affected.
The news sent shares of Goodyear up about 7% to $12.20.
The discontinuation of consumer-tire production at the plant will knock out about 6 million units, part of a strategy to remove 15 million to 25 million units of capacity in the next two years, the company said.
Goodyear will take an estimated $55 million charge as a result of the closures, most of which is for severance and will be recorded in the second quarter.
The company also said that it will "explore the divestiture of its farm-tire businesses" in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, noting that those units "are not material to . . . net sales."
Its Asia-Pacific farm-tire business is not included in the potential sell-off, the company said.


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