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For Immediate Release, January 18, 2012
Contact: Tierra Curry, (928) 522-3681
Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Act Protection for Alabama Shad
WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service today over its denial of Endangered Species Act protection to the Alabama shad. The shad was once so abundant that it supported commercial fisheries in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Indiana and Iowa, but because of a combination of dams, pollution and habitat destruction is now rarely found in most of its former range.
"There's no question the Alabama shad has suffered dramatic declines and needs Endangered Species Act protection to survive," said Tierra Curry, conservation biologist with the Center. "The Endangered Species Act has a 99 percent success rate at saving species from extinction, but before the law can pull an animal back from the brink, the species has to be given threatened or endangered status. The shad should be granted that status."
The Alabama shad once occurred in rivers from Florida to Oklahoma, but today only a handful of populations survives. The shad's decline is typical of many freshwater animals in the Southeast, where longstanding abuse and neglect of the region's waterways have led to the imperilment of hundreds of species in what is widely recognized as a region of unparalleled freshwater biodiversity.
In 2010 the Center petitioned for Endangered Species Act protection for 404 species dependent on southeastern rivers and streams, including the shad. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently issued a positive initial finding on 374 of these species, meaning they will all get a status review to determine if protection is warranted. For the shad, however, the National Marine Fisheries Service rejected protection even before a status review was conducted.
"The Fisheries Service has recognized threats to the shad since at least 1997, yet refused to even conduct a formal status review of the rare fish," said Curry. "Endangered Species Act protection for the shad could restore a commercial fishery and help restore the region's rivers — which would benefit people as well as the shad."
The shad was recognized as a candidate for protection by the Fisheries Service in 1997. It was switched to a "species of concern" in 2004, at which time the Fisheries Service said it would conduct a status review, which has yet to occur.
Alabama shad spend most of their six-year life in the ocean, returning to freshwater rivers to breed. Juvenile shad remain in fresh water for the first six to eight months of their lives, feeding on small fishes and invertebrates. Populations of the shad are thought to remain in the Apalachicola River, Fla.; the Choctawhatchee and Conecuh rivers, Ala.; the Pascagoula River, Miss.; the Ouachita River, Ark.; and the Missouri, Gasconade, Osage and Meramec rivers, Mo.
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1.5 What is a Repository?
A repository in Pharo refers to a Monticello project code repository. A Monticello project repository is usually stored on disk in a directory and/or in an online Repository Store (here, "store" refers to storage, not commerce). Even though Monticello also supports other repository store types (like the GOODS OO Database, FTP, SMTP, and others), most projects tend to use an online repository stores to publish and share their code.
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Each project has their code or classes organised in one or more packages. By convention, packages (which did not exist in Smalltalk-80) and categories will have the same name, as in most cases the category and package are the exact same thing.
Projects that rely on one or more other project repositories (e.g. you are creating a web application using one of the popular web frameworks) need to be able to specify these dependencies. Project dependencies are important to ensure that anyone who wants to load a project into their Image has all the required components. A tool called Metacello – which is a Smalltalk Package Management System - closely integrates with Monticello.
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Onboard experience
The Restaurant
- The Restaurant is a beautiful fine dining venue. Its menus feature a wide variety of delectable choices prepared to your order by our talented chefs. The Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on an open-seating basis, inviting guests to dine when, where and with whom they wish.
Restaurant 2
- Restaurant 2 is an intimate alternative dining venue serving innovative small-plates tasting menus for dinners nightly. Reservations are required due to limited capacity, but there is no extra charge.
Sky Bar / Grill
- If dining outdoors is a favorite of yours, visit the Sky Grill. There, Seabourn chefs serve up casual, al fresco fare. The Sky Grill is the perfect place for a delightful lunch as you watch the world pass by from the top level of the ship. The grill is also open for occasional dinners featuring grilled specialties such as steak and lobster.
The Colonnade
- The Colonnade is a more casual alternative with indoor/outdoor seating, sumptuous buffets and daily specials for breakfast and lunch. The Colonnade serves regionally-themed, bistro-style dinners with table service nightly.
Bars and Lounges
Grand Salon
- The ship's main showroom can accommodate all guests, though it seldom does because of the variety available. Lectures, cooking demonstrations, movies and other gatherings are held here in the daytime. In the evenings, live music for dancing before dinner gives way to vocal production shows, cabaret performances, comedy, and classical recitals, as well as more dancing later.
Observation Bar
- A stunning round lounge with a square bar and panoramic views. Early Risers' Coffee and Tea is served here every morning, and piano music makes it a great choice for drinks and conversation before and after dinner.
Seabourn Square
- Seabourn's innovative "living room" replaces the conventional reception lobby with a welcoming lounge filled with comfortable sofas, easy chairs and cocktail tables.
Sky Bar
- After toasting the final rays of the sun as they sink into the sea from the Sky Bar, you can swing to the rhythm of the six-piece combo in the lounge before heading to dinner in one of our gourmet restaurants.
The Club
- The liveliest lounge on board is the scene of daily afternoon tea service. It is a popular spot for pre-dinner drinks and dancing to live music. After dinner, the dancing music continues, and later a DJ spins dance music until late at night. Another terrace of open deck aft of The Club boasts a plunge pool and two small whirlpool spas.
- Roulette, blackjack and slot machines are available in The Casino for guests 18 years or older. Cash advances on your credit card may be arranged in The Casino. The Casino may be closed on occasion due to local government regulations.
Fitness Centre
- For those who want a workout, head over to the fully-equipped fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio, strength and weight training equipment. If you wish, you can have a personal trainer work with you.
- The Shops at Seabourn feature exclusive, shield-emblazoned logo wear ranging from hats, coats and casual wear. It's a great place to pick up a fashionable memento of your voyage or a gift for someone back home. The Boutique offers exceptional values in imported fashions, top quality cosmetics, luxury goods and scents from the world's leading designers. You will also find a curated selection of fine watches and dazzling jewelry that includes a private showroom for sales of diamonds and other precious gemstones.
Massage and Beauty Salon
- The world may not be transformed after your visit to The Spa at Seabourn, but you certainly will be. From the moment you inhale the scent of Rosewood oil, relaxation sets in, preparing you for an experience designed for pure pampering.
Choose from a variety of spa treatments and rituals that range from massages and facials to body treatments and wraps. Or our expert staff will be happy to customize a spa regime restoring you to a state of pure contentment. All of our therapies incorporate natural ingredients to inspire harmony, vitality and an enhanced sense of wellness.
Ship info
With their unmatched sense of style, elegance and grace, Seabourn ships beckon you to travel beyond the bounds of the imagination. Aboard Seabourn, every desire is met promptly and with a welcoming smile. Whether it's a warm blanket and a cup of gourmet hot chocolate as you drift along the Norwegian Fjords or a relaxing neck massage poolside, you'll feel that you're a member of a very exclusive club.
- Vessel: Seabourn Odyssey
- Year: 2009
- Beam: 84
- Cruising speed: 19
- Onboard Currency: US Dollars
- Passenger Capacity: 450
- Registry: Bahamas
- 24 Hour Room Service
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All Inclusive Cruising: Unlimited Beverages Including Mini-Bars; Gratuities Included; Fine Dining; Evening Under the Stars; Inspiring Enrichment Program plus more
- Luxurious Suites including the complimentary in-suite bar stocked daily with your personal favorites
- Complimentary fine wines at lunch and dinner, and open bars throughout the ship
- All meals at all dining venues such as The Restaurant, Restaurant 2, Veranda Cafe/The Colonnade, Sky Grill/Patio Grill and In-Suite Dining
- Gratuities are neither required nor expected
- Personalised service with nearly one crew member per guest
- Evening Under the Stars® features sumptuous barbecue dinners or gala parties with live music and dancing on deck
- Inspiring Enrichment Program
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship's entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the "kids club" facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children's facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the "kids club" whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is "their space" aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship's doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a "Shore Ex" desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what's best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a "cruise card". Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d'.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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My favorite memory I've had at WAC so far is my softball team winning the Centennial Conference for the first time in program history this past year. It was a very proud moment to be representing Washington College with this remarkable accomplishment.
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Could it be that with the President's re-election, as taxes and government spending spiral out of control, as an unpopular Congress dithers, as entertainment featuring apocalypse surges in popularity, and as the latest failed doomsday prediction is replaced by yet another, many Americans have been gripped with an uneasiness that each of us is on our own?
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"Gun sales in Florida have surged since last week's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that killed 20 children and six adults," writes Dan Sullivan for the Tampa Bay Times. "Statistics from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement show that requests for background checks on the state's new gun buyers began to rise on the day of the shooting.
"At least one local gun shop owner said buyers are particularly seeking assault rifles and high-capacity magazines, which were used by the shooter in the Connecticut tragedy, and are likely to become the target of gun control proposals."
Nationwide indicators suggest that the boom is not unique to Florida. The Wall Street Journal reported gun stock prices were up in the shooting's immediate aftermath. The Washington Post reported that prices for handgun magazines were increasing on eBay and semiautomatic rifles were selling out at Wal-mart stores.
Sullivan reported the Hyatt Gun Shop in Charlotte, North Carolina, racked up more than $1 million in sales on one day for the best single-day performance since the store opened in 1959, according to Justin Anderson, director of online sales. Topping the list was the Bushmaster AR-15, the model used at Newtown that sells for as much as $4,000 and had almost sold out, Anderson said. He noted that revenue at the shop, one of the largest U.S. gun stores, surpassed even the spike just after Obama was elected president in 2008.
Speculation over stricter gun laws will continue to boost sales, Anderson told Sullivan.
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JSK Returns to Willow Garage, Tidiness Ensues
Three researchers from the JSK Lab at Tokyo University, Ryo Hanai, Kimitoshi Yamazaki and Hiroaki Yaguchi, took advantage of their two-week Spring vacation to gain some hands-on experience with our PR2 Beta robots and ROS 1.0. This was JSK's second visit to Willow Garage, and we were excited to watch this new group of researchers use the PR2 for the first time.
With only a couple of ROS tutorials under their belts, the researchers learned how to use ROS libraries for 3D perception, navigation, and controllers. During their two-week stay, the team put together four demos that accomplished various cleanup tasks. In the first, the PR2 detected items on a table and transferred them to a tray before carrying everything across the room. The second and third demos had the PR2 pick up and put away dishes and clothing, while the final demo used visual features to differentiate between two similar items (book and box).
These demos required a variety of perception approaches. The group applied a circular feature detector to identify the patternless plate, and used the shirt's wrinkles as features to identify the clothing. To discern between the box and book, the PR2 pulled each item closer to its cameras, and then used SURF for item identification. We hope our new tidy PR2 means that we can soon stop picking up after ourselves around the office.
We were very impressed with what the JSK visitors were able to accomplish, especially with community efforts to translate the ROS documentation only just underway. Check out the video to see the demos and hear more about JSK's experience at Willow Garage. You can also take a look at our visit to Japan last June, when we worked together to port the Navigation stack to JSK's Kawada HRP2-V robot.
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Hospice care is a type of specialized care for someone who is suffering from a terminal illness, usually with a life expectancy under six months. The care focuses on improving the patient's quality of life during their remaining time, on reducing their pain and making them as comfortable as possible, without attempting to cure the disease. It usually includes emotional and spiritual support as well, in addition to attending to the physical needs of the patient.
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Hospice care is usually covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Under Medicare, hospice care covers medications, medical equipment, access to care around the clock, nursing, social services, and grief support, and possibly other services that are seen as necessary based on your needs.
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Hospice care will vary depending on each individual's specific needs. These will be determined by your hospice team and spelled out in a care plan customized for you. Hospice care often includes the following as needed:
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- Regular visits by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to monitor your condition, to provide care and to make sure you are comfortable
- Home health aide and homemaker services to take care of personal needs
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- Social work and counseling services
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- Medical equipment such as a hospital bed
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- Medications to control any symptoms or pain
- Volunteer support
- Physical, speech and occupational therapy
- Alternative therapies like music therapy
- Dietary counseling
Levels of Care and Costs for Hospice Care
Hospice care is usually provided and the costs covered based on the following four levels established by Medicare:
- Routine Home Care: This end-of-life care is provided when the patient's symptoms are under control at their place of residence, whether they are in their own private home, or in assisted living, a nursing home or other type of long-term care facility.
- Crisis Care: This type of care is provided for short periods of time when the patient experiences a medical or psychosocial crisis. This is typically provided at the patient's residence, in a nursing home or in a hospice facility.
- Inpatient Respite Care: This type of care is provided when the family or other caregiver needs a break. The patient can be temporarily placed in a hospice facility for up to five days.
- General Inpatient Care: This type of care is provided by hospice centers, hospital's and nursing homes when the patient's symptoms can't be controlled at home.


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We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square-feet of space currently devoted to providing children's health care or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.


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Olivia – Blissfield, MI
A: Great question! The answer all depends on the kind of ultraviolet light you're talking about – so let's quickly go through the differences between a UV sterilizer and a UV clarifier.
UV Sterilizer: Cleans It All- Good and Bad
A UV sterilizer completely sterilizes the water – which means it kills anything and everything that floats past its path, including beneficial bacteria found in some water treatments. These units are effective at killing floating algae and harmful pathogens like parasites, but they kill the good stuff, too. We don't recommend adding bacteria to your pond while using a UV sterilizer.
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A UV clarifier is different. It targets just algae and leaves the bacteria alone (as long as the unit is sized right for the pond). The clarifier uses ultraviolet light to destroy the reproductive ability of suspended green stuff. Dead algae then clumps together into particles large enough to be removed by mechanical filtration, leaving the pond cleaner and clearer. If pea soup water is a recurring problem for you, add a UV clarifier to your pond.
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Power to the Pump: The water needs to flow pass the UV bulb at the just right speed, so the pump size is important. If the water moves too quickly, it won't kill the algae and it could cause the seals on the unit to malfunction; if it moves too slowly, it will kill the algae and beneficial bacteria. A great rule of thumb is to push the water approximately half of what the UV is rated per hour.
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Europe is a continent in the Northern hemisphere. It is west of Asia, north of Africa, and east of the Americas, from which it is separated by the Atlantic Ocean. Europe is the the home to three magical schools: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and the Durmstrang Institute and many famous wizards and witches.
- Albania is a southeastern European country located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Lord Voldemort fled to the forests of Albania after his first defeat, until he took over the body of Professor Quirrell. After he was expelled from Quirrell's body, he returned to the forests of Albania until he was found by Peter Pettigrew
- Andorra is one of the smallest countries in the world, situated in the mountains between Spain and France. It has its own Ministry of Magic.
- Armenia
- Belarus
- Bulgaria is a country in Eastern Europe. It has its own Ministry of Magic led by Mr. Oblansk. Bulgaria has its own national Quidditch Team, and its best team are the Vratsa Vultures, who come from the Northwestern Bulgarian city Vratsa.
- France is a large country in Western Europe across the English Channel from England. Rubeus Hagrid and Olympe Maxime went through France on their way to find Giants in Eastern Europe. Hermione Granger went to France on a trip with her parents during a summer holiday. The first International Confederation of Wizards meeting was held here. France has its own Magical School, the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. Hermione, Hagrid and Olympe all went through Dijon. Gladrags Wizardwear has a shop in Paris, like they do in London. The Quiberon Quafflepunshers come from Quiberon, a small northwestern Franch town. Known Wizards and Witches from France include Pierre Bonaccord, Malecrit, Fleur Delacour, Gabrielle Delacour, and Olympe Maxime.
- Germany
- Greece is in southeastern Europe and is native land to the earliest recorded Merpeople, Sirens, and Cyclops. It is where the first ever recorded Basilisk was created, and was the home of the sorceress Circe, who lived on Aeaea. The Griffin, Hippocampus, Manticore, Centaur and Chimaera also all originated in Greece. Dai Llewellyn from the Caerphilly Catapults was killed by a Chimaera on Mykonos.
- Greenland
- Hungary is a country in Central Europe. The Hungarian Horntail is native to Hungary.
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- Norway is a country in Scandinavia. In Norway you can find Norwegian Ridgebacks. Norway is one of the few known countries with their own Ministry of Magic. It is most likely that the Durmstrang Institute is located in nothern Norway or Svaldbard.
- Poland
- Portugal, a country in the Iberian Peninsula; home of the Braga Broomfleet Quidditch team and the Portuguese Long-Snout breed of dragon.
- Romania is an Eastern European country, where Charles Weasley was a dragon keeper.
- Russia
- Spain, a country in the Iberian Peninsula, which has its own National Quidditch team.
- Sweden is a country in Northern Europe. The Lovegood family believe that the Crumple-Horned Snorkack is native to Sweden.
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- The United Kingdom which includes:
- England is a country in northwest Europe, in the British Isles. It is the location of the Ministry of Magic.
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland is the country in which Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the school of magic is located.
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- Durmstrang Institute is a magical school presumably located in the colder areas of Europe.
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- Home of the Hungarian Horntail.
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- Home of the Romanian Longhorn.
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- Home of the Swedish Short-Snout.
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World's largest public financial institution commits to phase out funding for coal power plants
Posted on 24 July 2013
WWF has given a cautious welcome to the move by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the world's largest public financial institution, to adopt measures which, if implemented properly, should phase out its support for coal and lignite power plants.
WWF has given a cautious welcome to the move by the European Investment Bank (EIB) [1], the world's largest public financial institution, to adopt measures which, if implemented properly [2], should phase out its support for coal and lignite power plants.After the World Bank's historic decision last week to limit funding for coal power plants to "only rare circumstances", the EIB has followed suit. WWF said that it was now time for other financial institutions to follow their lead and shape the world's shift to sustainable energy sources.
Sebastien Godinot, economist at WWF's European Policy Office, said: "The move by the EIB is very welcome but more needs to be done. To have a serious chance at staying within the 2°C climate change limit in Europe by 2050, the EIB should strengthen its standards and eventually phase out its support for all power supply based on fossil fuels.
"Coal is the dirtiest of fossil fuel power sources - polluting local environments, impacting on people's health and contributing heavily to climate change. It is now time for all international Financial Institutions and especially the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [3], to follow the EIB's example, and to clean up their acts too."
Jason Anderson, head of climate and energy policy at WWF's European Policy Office, said: "The European Commission is now busy making proposals for a European Climate and Policy Framework for 2030. Alongside binding targets for greenhouse gases, renewable energy and energy savings the Commission should follow the EIB's approach and ensure we don't move backwards instead of forwards, by proposing an emissions performance standard on power plants in the EU."
WWF also calls on the EIB to decrease the level of the emissions cap for fossil fuel power plants that can be eligible for funding in the coming years. It also needs to set measurable financing targets for energy efficiency and renewable energy support – as a way of sending a clear and strong signal to both investors and the industry.
Seize Your Power, WWF's new global campaign
WWF's new global campaign, Seize Your Power, calls on financial institutions to significantly increase their funding of renewable energy and cut funding to fossil fuels because we recognise that the level of CO2 emissions in the world requires drastic action to limit global warming.
Note to the editors:
[1] The European Investment Bank is by far the biggest public bank in the world, lending a huge €12 billion to the energy sector every year.
[2] Two exemptions to the EIB's coal phase out have been introduced by the EIB yesterday. However the EIB's board required to clarify these exemptions in order to ensure a stringent implementation of the phase out.
[3] Tomorrow (25 July), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), another major European public bank, will present its new energy strategy at a kick-off event in London. This strategy is planned for adoption in October.
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Prosecutors have filed a response to Rod Blagojevich's corruption conviction appeal.
The 169-page government filing submitted late Tuesday urges the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reject the imprisoned former governor's request for a new trial.
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A bill that would overhaul how health care is delivered to the long-term disabled in Texas has moved forward in the Senate.
The Health and Human Services Committee approved the bill Wednesday after making minor changes to the measure proposed by Republican Sen. Jane Nelson of Flower Mound.
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Crawford Celebrates his 1,000 Leftfield Start
I popped up a tweet on Twitter the other day asking if I might be the only member of the Rays Republic to know that Tampa Bay Rays Leftfielder Carl Crawford celebrated his 1,000th start in Leftfield as a member of the Rays on Saturday night. Coming into the Rays 2010 season, Crawford has started 983 times in LF for the Rays, and with him sitting out only one Rays contest prior to their 18th game of the season on Saturday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, Crawford has now become a member of the 4-digit career starts longevity club in the MLB.
And I suspect in the last 10 years, that club has not inducted a lot of this generations MLB stars. But there was not a single Raysvision scoreboard moment before, during or after the game. No special mention of this awesome feat during the Rays Radio broadcast, or a spoken word over the Public Address system to give all of the Rays fans in attendance a chance to get on their feet and give Crawford the Standing Ovation he deserves for his long tenure service to the Rays. Here is a guy who has been a constant face of the Rays franchise since Crawford took his first steps upon the Field Turf II in 2001, and I am the only one outside, or in the Rays Press Box who saw this stat printed in the Rays 2010 Media Guide.
Not to push that I have any literary tendencies here, but I have been known to grace and glance at the pages of this 448 page colossal Rays Media Guide before and during Rays games as an instant resource for little tidbits and snippets just like this one concerning CC. Maybe what is troubling me deep down inside is that it would only take 30 seconds of airtime, a minute of scoreboard recognition, and might show Crawford that his sweat and grime over these years has been valued beyond just the "W's" , the base stealing, and his multiple All-Star nods. That the Tampa Bay region has truly taken him in as a member of their own Rays family.
After Saturday nights game I spoke with a member of the Rays media cliché` (who wants to remain nameless) about this and he told me it was maybe just an oversight, but that these kind of career stats do not come up or matter as much as the offensive gems Crawford could still obtain here in 2010. Plus since CC already owns most of the Rays offensive numbers not related to power hitting already, it might seem as repetitious to those outside the stadium.
That even thought the event should have at least gotten a chance for the fans to give a roaring sign of support for Crawford, there might have been more pressing issues and events that determined it to be a fact that slips by without notice….or should have if I had not brought it up.
And maybe this Rays Media member is right. Maybe it should not be something I am not so upset about, or frustrated about at all. Maybe I am turning into one of those emotional baseball historic factoid saps who actually think a moment of simple acknowledgment and crowd recognition can sometimes mend a fence better than a boatload of money. Maybe I have finally crossed that proverbial fence I have been riding for years and actually am outwardly giving a damn about these guys.
But, that is just the way I follow the game. I am the guy who envisions the little things snowballing into bigger situations. Maybe I finally grew up as a baseball fan and now see multiple sides of the game simultaneously instead of just the action on the field.
I am considered by some in the lefty Press Box as a bottom-feeder who finds the small morsels and turn them into a Goliath fish weighting 200 plus pounds (maybe like this post). There have been some recent other snippets or morsels just from the Rays career start page that within 2010 will see a total of four other Rays current players set their own career starts record for their respective positions. Some people might say that it just seemed like yesterday that B J Upton was beginning to learn the ropes at the team's Centerfielder after his flurry of starts around the Rays infield.
But would it had made any difference to any of us that Upton also on Saturday night became the Rays career games leader in Centerfield passing Rays roving instructor Rocco Baldelli by staring his 375th career game in CF. Ironic that John Fogerty was here and started with "Centerfield" as his first song of the night.
And with the National Media attention on the Rays duo earlier in the season, don't you think that Upton and Crawford both posting Rays career start marks on the same night might be a nice little factoid to toss to the Media fish? You would think at least the folks at Elias might catch onto this small morsel. But neither of them were mentioned at all, even in the Rays MLB Press Pass online publication for either Saturday or Sunday.
Or would it have mattered that with his 85th start of 2010 somewhere around the 2010 All Star break, Rays First Baseman Carlos Pena will pass former Rays First Baseman Fred McGriff and become the team's career starts leader making his 483rd start at First Base for the Rays? Want to bet that makes the media handout!
And I have gazed twice and did not see that on Sunday's MLB Press Pass either…Hmmm? But maybe it is just me that thinks it is impressive and show the solidarity of this Rays player foundation and the longevity of the strength of this team that these four will all have set career start records during this season.
And this is only talking about career starts, this is not digging into the team's record books like a member of SABR even trying to find diamond hidden in the miles of words and facts. But the pure fact that these four instances just jumped out at me during this weekend truly speaks volumes to how if the general Rays media members do not have the space or the time to add such small bits of recognition, maybe that is a niche I should consider soon as my blog format.
Maybe there is a need to find the "small things" dangling off the line and take it like a Blue Marlin and run with it.
Maybe it is time to reconfigure and rethink. There is such a plethora of information out there in the Internet stratosphere just aching for some sunlight. Maybe I should take a few fellow Rays friends advice and seek one of those names upon the black tags around the Rays dugout and reestablish the Rays Renegade website. Maybe there is a place for both my long-winded blog posts, and smaller multiple paragraphs of photos or even great Rays information that could be beneficial to other Rays Republic followers.
But it does still bother me that Crawford, who started his 1,000th career game in LF for the Rays did not get an ounce of mention. Especially since the Rays player who holds second place in that LF category is former Ray Greg Vaughn who started only 159 Rays games, and who last manned that spot before Crawford became the heir apparent.
P.S. I know my photos are coming out a bit blurry, but I have an inferior camera. I at first thought it was my eyes going bad on me, but I had someone else also take a few and they came out the same way. As soon as I get some chicken feed, I will upgrade my camera and also get a wide angle/ telephoto lens that suits game day shots….Might take a while.
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I knew you would get it.
And I take it as an ultimate compliment that a author of your stature even takes the time to read my stuff some days. I am not the prettiest, glamorous or even most intelligent baseball writer, but I do have my thoughts and heart in the right place.
But I really hate how some of the media gets to filet or butcher their particular points of view and some of the truth and logic is left on the floor to rot after the craving is done.
I am thinking of redefining myself in that direction…but I might take a few days to consider the hazards of alienating some who have power over even a small blogger who sit in the stands every night.
Rays Renegade
I think you're right and there IS a niche for you in your coverage of the Rays. Acknowledging and spreading the word about Crawford's impressive milestone is a perfect example. It should not go unnoticed. So yeah, maybe you're the guy who uncovers this kind of info and disseminates it. Why not?
Double R ~ You're in a unique situation…The Ground Floor.
Yours could be and should be, one day, the Unltimate Rays Compendium of and for the Fan! Maybe you can bless the 25th anniversary of the team with your Best Seller! Food for thought? Get busy friend. I'm not sure anyone can do it better for the Rays fan than you.
There is a small plethora of Rays blogs out there that each have their little pocket of the marketplace.
DRaysBay is more statistic-driven and a more authority into the dynamics or scientific jorgon of the game.
RaysIndex throws out paragraphs stating multiples of Internet offerings and their basic opinion and reaction to Rays news.
Then there are the other fighting for that third spot.
I have my small niche right now on here staying within eyesight of the Top 10, and trying to gain a voice before branching out into my own web-based spot again.
I will have to think, but I can definitely see that some of you beleive in this process a bit more than me right now….Which will help push me off the cliff and into the air to fly.
Rays Renegade
I hope you used the Barry Zito Drinking Game model over the weekend. The game always gets the job done.
I pray Mr. Crawford makes his way to the better Bay Area next year to start on a 1000 game run in a Gigantes uniform.
The Three Bs
"Offensive Offense"
Not sure if it is a better Bay area, but it does have some great food.
Seriously, Crawford might not be headed to that region, but they can make a play for him…..Anything to keep him out of the East Coast scramble.
Rays Renegade
Cool info on Crawford there. I sure will hate to see him in another uni next year. I would be so much more confident in the world if remained a Ray for life…. but dude wants to get paid, so I understand.
It is the reality of being in a small market.
Guys like Crawford do not grow on trees, but we have been lucky as a franchise to be able to have viable options within the system that can be utilized, but it might not be an upgrade.
Some people think after the first $ 20 million why do you need more? But then we also do not know all the expenses and the dues, tips and percentage points people involved around Crawford take from him yearly.
Not that he is going to shout poverty, but he feeds more than himself.
Rays Renegade


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Former Motherwell and Scotland manager Craig Brown reckons Christie Murray and Scotland's Ladies can qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Shelley Kerr's squad – including Bellshill ace Murray – fly out on Wednesday to begin their World Cup Group D campaign in France against England on Sunday.
A victory would give the Scots a great chance of progress and eclipsing the men's side – who haven't ever passed the first round or even reached a major finals since Brown led us to France 98.
The former boss (78) told the Times and Speaker: "I think Scotland can qualify for the second round.
"I saw England lose the other night to New Zealand. I didn't think they were anything special, nothing to be afraid of.
"I think it would be a terrific boost if Scotland could qualify from the group.
"They have to be given great credit for even getting there.
"If they can go one step further that would be fabulous."
Scots fans will watch this weekend's clash against the Auld Enemy in their droves, as they relish the chance to watch our women doing something which the men haven't managed in 21 years.
And the man who masterminded that qualification over two decades ago reckons our men can't help but be inspired by our women's exploits.
He added: "The women are getting great publicity for qualifying for these finals and rightly so.
"I am sure this can inspire the Scotland men's team as the profile you get for reaching a World Cup is quite incredible.
"I'm sure everyone who is Scottish wants to be a World Cup player or at least a European Championship player.
"I will be following the Women's World Cup closely.
"Scotland have a great coach in Shelley Kerr.
"She took the Lowland League men's team at Stirling University – my grandson goes there – and has built a terrific reputation."
Brown also gave his thoughts on why the men haven't reached a majortournament since 1998.
The man who accompanied Scotland to three World Cups and two European Championships added: "I don't think there has been a succession of bad managers.
"I just think the standard of player has dropped.
"I was getting guys from top teams.
"Now the Scottish team includes players from lesser teams.
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"In my day, we had top players like Colin Hendry, Billy McKinlay and Kevin Gallacher, who were all playing for the former English champions Blackburn Rovers.
"We also had Paul Lambert, a Champions League winner with Borussia Dortmund, and Gary McAllister who won trophies with Leeds United and Liverpool."


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Many Languages, One World® winners will be presenting action plans at the United Nations General Assembly this Friday, July 29, and 10:00EDT (UTC -5:00). The student's presentations will be broadcast live on http://webtv.un.org/ for viewing.
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From actors Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee to filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Onir - a bevy of Bollywood celebrities have expressed shock over the sudden demise of cinematographer Bobby Singh, who passed away following an asthma attack in Goa.
Singh, who has worked on films like "Woh Lamhe", "Life In A Metro", "Gangster - A Love Story" and "The Dirty Picture", died Tuesday. He was 38.
B-town took to Twitter to express its grief.
Akshay Kumar: Shocked to hear about the sad demise of our film 'Special Chabbis' cinematographer Bobby Singh. He was very talented and pleasant to work with. It just seems like yesterday when we were shooting. May his soul rest in peace.
Mahesh Bhatt: Black Christmas! The sudden death of Bobby Singh our friend, cameraman has had a devastating impact on all of us. Bobby worked with us on 'Gangster', 'Woh Lamhe' and 'Jannat 2'. He made invaluable contribution to the visual look of all these films.
Manoj Bajpayee: Shattered to hear the untimely demise of our friend cameraman Bobby Singh! May he rest in peace! God please give strength to his family. We worked together in 'Special Chabbis'. Can't believe this shocking news.
Jimmy Sheirgill: Shocked to hear about 38-year-old Bobby Singh, ace cinematographer passing away. We worked together on 'Special Chabbis'. Can't believe he has gone.
Anurag Kashyap: RIP Bobby Singh. Incredible cinematographer of 'Gangster', 'Life In A... Metro' and now 'Queen'. Too young to die. Would see him every morning out for a jog when I was holed up writing 'Ugly' in Amsterdam.
Madhur Bhandarkar: A great cinematographer Bobby Singh's demise is shocking. Can't believe it. Industry has lost a great human being and technician. RIP.
Anupam Kher: I am so sad to share the news of cinematographer Bobby Singh's sudden demise. He was brilliant and so full of life. RIP.
Sangeeth Sivan: RIP Bobby Singh. An exciting cinematographer. Had loved his work on 'Gangster'. Too young to be snatched away.
Onir: Still in shock after hearing about the sudden demise of cinematographer Bobby Singh, who shot 'Life In A...Metro', 'The Dirty Picture'. Bobby just 38 and a man full of life. Known him closely as a friend. RIP.
Divya Dutta: Can't believe Bobby Singh, the pleasant natured ever smiling cinematographer is no more. Still thinking how he was laughing on, joking the last day shoot of 'Special Chabbis'. Full of life and gone! RIP my dear friend! Its just not sinking in.
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Townies: Destroy every single Mafia member, and destroy all of the horcruxes.
Mafia: Bring down the Townies to the same number or lower as the present Mafia numbers.
During the Day Phase:
- Voting for lynching is open for every player. Follow this format: [Vote Lynch XXXX] and [Change Vote Lynch XXXX] when changing votes and the Mafia Deities will bless you.
- If a player fails to vote but has posted once during the day phase, that will count as an automatic self-vote. VOTING NO LYNCH IS NOT ALLOWED.
- If a player fails to vote in two (2) CONSECUTIVE day phases, they will be modkilled. If a player fails to post at least twice during the day phases, they will be modblocked. If a player fails to vote, but posts twice, they will automatically vote for themselves.
- This game will use the Search or Die system, your vote must include a search vote following this format: [Search (# OF AREA AND NAME)].
- Day phases approximately last 24 hours.
- Day actions are on a first sent first performed basis, unlike night phase actions which are all performed at the end of the Dawn Phase
- If I feel like a player is not participating enough and only comes by to post the minumun continously; I will deal with it accordingly.
During the Night Phase:
- There shall be NO POSTING DURING THE NIGHT PHASE, with exceptions of reactions. Again, this does not mean to start spamming.
- Each night phase lasts approximately 24 hours.
- I will not wait for any night actions not sent in. 24 hours is 24 hours.
Other Important Rules:
- Leave the game discussion in this thread UNLESS YOU ARE MAFIA CONSPIRING WITH EACH OTHER DURING THE NIGHT PHASE in which case you may use any form of communication lines you see fit.
- DO NOT POST ONCE YOU ARE DEAD. Please do not ruin it for other players.
- IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE INACTIVE, WARN ME OR ANOTHER PLAYER TO TELL ME. Otherwise you will face the concequences of a modkill or modblock.
- Editing is allowed, however keep it for minimal stuff such as typos. If you are going to add a sentence or a quote, make a whole different post.
- If you read all the rules, put a smiley face in your sign up post.
- I reserve the right to change any rules as I see fit. I will make sure to be fair about it though.
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Hermione Granger- Reliable Source: If the original seer dies, she will replace this player as a back up.
Ronald Weasley- Protector: Ron may not be the brightest, but he is brave. Once per night phase he may pick a player to protect from Mafia. He cannot pick the same player consecutively.
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Neville Longbottom- Innocent Child: Neville will be revealed as town in the beginning of the game.
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Janitor: Wormtail is usually the one doing Voldemort's dirty work. He will cover up the mafia's kills as long as he is alive.
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Birthday Bash raises $253,985 for Children's Museum
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. And it threatened to fall in Denver's Central Platte Valley when the Children's Museum celebrated its 38th anniversary by hosting An Evening in Magical Madrid.
But it didn't.
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A few drops right at the start gave way to a balmy June night, to the great relief of co-chairs Jenna Stapleton and Merrill Smith.
Wet weather also would have been a real hassle for the museum's president/CEO Mike Yankovich. He'd gone for a run two days before and, in his words, "tangled with a sprinkler." The sprinkler obviously won because Yankovich suffered a serious — and painful — ankle sprain with torn ligaments that put him on crutches.
See pictures from the Birthday Bash
Birthday Bash always attracts an cool crowd, and this year was no exception. Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl and his life partner, Kim Van Deraa, were the honorary chairmen and arrived right at the start to mix and mingle with such as former Denver Bronco Brian Griese and his wife, Brook; board chair Vatsala Pathy and her husband, Arun; the museum's former chief executive, Tom Downey, and his wife, Lori Fox; veterinarian Kevin McAbee and his wife, Carley; and board member Taryn Walsh, who won the Explore Espana raffle drawing.
The prize includes a six-night stay at the Hotel Fuentes de Lucia in the mountains of northern Spain, with business-class airfare for two donated by United for service on Continental and a $500 Visa gift card. And, to give her a taste of what's to come, there's also a $150 gift certificate to Rioja in Larimer Square.
It's a great package made even better by the fact that Walsh is going to chair the 39th Birthday Bash with Anne Larsen. The theme has not been announced, but the date will be June 1, 2012.
Occasions by Sandy did the food for Birthday Bash 38, offering a menu rich with Spanish flavors. There was paella, seared scallops, Spanish omelets, olives and various other tapas. There was no worry about consuming too many calories because once Funkiphino started playing, the dance floor filled up fast.
Walker Stapleton's mom, Debbie Stapleton, was there with Walker's grandmother, Katie Stapleton, and her beau, Patrick Coulson. Other guests were Melissa and Justin Kroll; Bonnie Downing; Centura Health At Home marketing coordinator Paige Thompson and her husband, Patrick; Marcela de la Mar and John Fair; Dave Barnes, whose Scenographics provided some of the decor; Stephanie Odak; Laura and Matt Papazian; Sarah and Kent Odendahl; Lana Yoder Dale; Suzanne and Steve Engle; Lindsy and Brandon Moore; and Amanda and Michael Solomon.
See pictures from An Evening in Magical Madrid
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