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Boiler Waterwall Tubes and Condenser Tube Leakage in Power Plants
After expansion in a turbine, the steam in a power plant goes to the condenser where it is condensed by cooling water. The steam thus condensed as water is cycled in the system through heaters, boiler, and turbine to come to the condenser again. Condensers are tubular heat transfer areas with steam on one side, maintained under vacuum to improve cycle efficiency, and cooling water on the other side. The cooling water is though the tube and steam over the tube.
Condenser Leakage
The cooling water for a condenser can be sea water, river water, or tank or pond water. As the cooling water is brackish water with lot of contaminants, and since the steam side is under vacuum, this water can find a way into the steam condensed water. The cooling water mixing with condenser water leads to many problems on the boiler side. The main problem when operating the boiler with one or more condenser tube leaks is tube failure. The conductivity of the boiler water shoots up immediately and the pH level goes down, indicating the boiler water is tending to become acidic.
Damage mechanism
The decrease in the pH of the boiler water leads to acidic contact with tube material, and the interaction of the low pH water with the parent tube surface leads to generation of nascent hydrogen. If the hydrogen generation happens below a hard deposit, which is more probable in the high heat flux region, then the pressure within the deposit builds up the resulting hydrogen enough to penetrate the steel tube. This nascent hydrogen combines with carbon in the metal structure and forms methane. Methane molecules being too large to diffuse through the steel, excessive pressure develops within the metal structure, causing the metal to rupture along the crystalline boundaries where methane has formed. This splits the grain boundary along the crystalline boundaries and makes a window type opening. The tube cracks are primarily intercrystalline or intergranular; the metallic area so affected becomes decarburized in the process. This failure of the tube is also called hydrogen damage. The main problem with this failure is that it gets spread across the water wall tubes in totally an unpredictable way. Hence to find out the regions affected in the waterwall by condenser leakage, exhaustive special probe ultrasonic testing is required. This enables mapping of cracks in the tubes, and the area needing replacement is decided. Even after the replacement a few failures can still occur as it is very difficult to map each millimeter of the waterwall tubes.
Avoiding hydrogen embrittlement
To avoid failure of waterwall tubes due to condenser leakage:
- Constant surveillance of condensate purity is required, which can be done by online monitoring devices.
- It is preferable to shut down the unit immediately and attend to the condenser leakage.
- During the period of leakage starting and shutting down of the unit, maintain the boiler water pH by proper dosing of chemicals.
- Check the condenser tube for any possibility of leakage and to maintain the condenser tube internals. There are condenser tubes cleaning devises which can ensure fast cleaning of the tubes.
- Condenser tubes are more prone for leakages when sea water is used as cooling media, but in other cases this is not uncommon.
- This type of failure is prevalent in boilers with operating pressure greater than 100 to 105 kg/cm2 and so more care has to be exercised.
- Adapting to coordinated pH/phosphate control will reduce the possibility of hydrogen embrittlement, which is due primarily to the improved buffering of the boiler water with phosphate present.
The best way to avoid extensive damage and replacement of waterwall tubes in a high pressure boiler is to avoid condenser tube leakage, maintain a strict water chemistry regime, maintain drum water level within limits, and to check the internal deposits every five years of operation, then go for post operational acid cleaning if needed.
Water wall tube failed due to hydrogen embrittlement & the micro structure near failure
About the Author
Dr V T Sathyanathan is a boiler consultant with 35 years of experience in various areas of high pressure boiler trouble shooting. He holds a PhD in coal combustion in boilers.
Related Reading
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Water Quality in High Pressure Boilers - The process for water treatment is decided dependent on the source of water of the power plant and its quality. The levels of water quality to be maintained depend upon the drum operating pressure.
How Long Term Overheating Tube Failures Happen in Boilers - Long term overheating tube failures are due to operating metal temperature of the boiler tubes going above the allowable limit. These types of failure are seen in steam cooled tubes like superheaters and reheaters and in water cooled tubes of waterwalls.
Boiler Water and Conductivity -
Conductivity increase has been one of the prime tools for boiler operator to suspect condenser tube leakage and take corrective action. Conductivity at various locations in the plant has to be within specified limits.


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In narrative rejected by county, whistleblower complaint alleges corruption, retaliation
By Shea Johnson, Staff Writer
Posted Aug. 1, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Updated Aug 1, 2016 at 5:44 PM
Three current or former deputies who say they were rebuked for disclosing an alleged impound and ticket quota scheme entrenched within two High Desert sheriff's stations will have their days in court.
A whistleblower lawsuit filed two years ago by retired San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Deputy Tim Jordan and deputies Brian Moler and Jeff Wetmore is expected to head to trial Aug. 29 after a county judge last week rejected an effort to toss it out by attorneys for the county, court records show.
Judge Bryan F. Foster did grant dismissals for two other causes of action, which weren't challenged by the plaintiffs.
At its core, the lawsuit claims Jordan faced retaliation while at the Victor Valley Sheriff's Station in 2010 after he "discovered sheriff's personnel assigned to the department's Narcotics Unit would routinely tow vehicles and 'flip' them by purchasing the vehicles at lien sales and selling them for profit."
A deputy's father owned one tow company, according to the lawsuit, and deputies were allegedly afforded first dibs on vehicles for far less than Kelley Blue Book value. Jordan alleges he reported this to a lieutenant and was shut down when trying to follow up on the status of his reports to management, transferred to the Victorville station, assigned to the graveyard patrol and required to work weekends.
The legal complaint also accuses Victorville Sheriff's Station higher-ups of setting a quota of 200 traffic citations per month for motorcycle deputies — a policy that would be prohibited under state law — and deputies who failed to meet the quota were forced to work weekends or had their motorcycles taken away.
Higher-ups effectively pressured Moler into downgrading one citation issued to a department secretary to a warning, the lawsuit claims, while another employee was urged to change red light camera citations to warnings mostly for "young, attractive women drivers."
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In February 2011, the government issued the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy that describes cloud computing as a "profound economic and technical shift (with) great potential to reduce the cost of Federal Information Technology (IT) systems while … improving IT capabilities and stimulating innovation in IT solutions."
As part of that strategy, NIST has been assigned "a central [role] in defining and advancing standards, and collaborating with U.S. government agency CIOs, private-sector experts and international bodies to identify and reach consensus on cloud computing technology and standardization priorities." U.S. Government Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap, Release 1.0 (NIST Special Publication 500-293) is designed to support the secure and effective adoption of the cloud computing model by federal agencies to reduce costs and improve services. The public comment period is open through Dec. 2.
The draft publication defines high-priority requirements for standards, official guidance and technology developments that need to be met in order for agencies to accelerate their migration of existing IT systems to the cloud computing model. "A key contribution of the roadmap effort is to focus the discussion to achieve a clear understanding between the government and private sector," said Senior Advisor for Cloud Computing Dawn Leaf, "particularly on the specific technical steps (standards, guidance and technology solutions) needed to move federal IT from its current early-cloud state to a cloud-based foundation, as envisioned in the U.S. Federal Cloud Computing Strategy."
NIST plans to issue the final U.S. Government Cloud Computing Roadmap as a three-volume work. The first two volumes are being released today.
Volume I, High-Priority Requirements to Further USG Agency Cloud Computing Adoption, provides a general understanding and overview of the roadmap initiative, including:
- prioritized interoperability, portability and security requirements that must be met to further government cloud adoption;
- standards, guidelines and technology that must be in place to satisfy these requirements; and
- a list of Priority Action Plans (PAPs) recommended for voluntary self-tasking by the cloud stakeholder community to support standards, guidelines and technology development.
Volume II, Useful Information for Cloud Adopters, is the nuts and bolts publication. It is a technical reference that is useful for those working on strategic and tactical cloud computing initiatives—whether they work in government agencies or not. Volume II integrates and summarizes the work completed to date, explains the assessment findings based on this work and how these findings support the roadmap introduced in Volume I.
The third volume, Technical Considerations for USG Cloud Computing Deployment Decisions, is under development as part of an interagency and public working group collaborative effort. It is intended as a guide for decision makers who are planning and implementing cloud computing solutions. The document explains how the technical work in Volume II can be applied to the decision framework defined in the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy.
Much of the work that forms the basis for the roadmap has been completed through public working groups open to interested parties from industry, academia and government. Hundreds of people are registered in the five NIST Cloud Computing Working Groups that were established in November 2010. The working groups also contributed to the content of two related cloud publications released earlier this year—NIST Cloud Computing Standards Roadmap (SP 500-291) and NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (NIST SP 500-292).
The roadmap has undergone a 60-day review exercise through the Federal Cloud Computing Standards and Technology Working Group. This NIST-led group was formed in July 2011 under the auspices of the United States Federal CIO Council and includes representatives from approximately 30 U.S. government agencies. The review focused heavily on the list of USG Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap requirements.
The roadmap document is intended for a diverse audience including those with key roles identified in the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy and academia, government, industry and standards development organizations interested in cloud computing.
Volumes I and II of U.S. Government Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap, Release 1.0 (SP 500-293) can be retrieved, along with the Technical Considerations for USG Cloud Computing Deployment Decisions working document, which will eventually be released as the third volume of SP 500-293, and other cloud publications at www.nist.gov/itl/cloud/index.cfm.
Comments on the first two volumes are due by 5 p.m. Eastern time Dec. 2, 2011. Electronic comments should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com or written ones can be mailed to Robert Bohn, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 2000, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2000.
* Available at www.cio.gov/documents/Federal-Cloud-COmputing-Strategy.pdf.


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Alaina Haena's summer break has only just begun and already she's booked solid through August.
For this 14-year-old McParland graduate, high school starts in earnest.
Various camps and open gyms will carry her right into her freshman year at East Union High.
"My summer's filling up pretty quick," said the budding volleyball and basketball star.
Citlalli Moreno isn't as certain about her short- or long-term plans, but she remains confident success will accompany her along the way.
Both took to the podium during Wednesday evening's graduation ceremony at George McParland Elementary School, sharing with a friends, families, classmates and strangers their hopes and dreams for the future.
"Pure success and excellence," said Moreno, a few days shy of her 14th birthday. "I think that's what we're all hoping for and working towards."
In a breezy courtyard celebration, Principal Dale Borgeson presented more than 100 graduates to distinguished guests Rupinder Bhatti and Don Scholl and Deborah Romero. Scholl and Romero are Manteca Unified School District board members.
The evening included several graduation staples, from the processional to the presentation of certificates.
Students Jessica Pablo and Vincent Marquez walked the crowd through the Class of 2013's history on campus, while classmates Raegan Wright and Mandi Weberg presented the school with a class gift.
However, their legacy will be an attitude and expectation of excellence.
Moreno said the graduating eighth graders were taught to succeed in the classroom – and in their everyday lives – by adhering to six pillars: respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship.
"They built those into us," Moreno said.
It certainly showed in the classroom, where Moreno and Haena were among 11 eighth graders honored on Wednesday for completing the school year with a grade-point average of 4.0.
The others include: Wright; Marilyn Civil Campos; Lindsay Dorrett; Blanca Moncada; Kyle Niendorf; Ilena Rivera; Andrew Rossete; Patricia Tajii; and Jaime Tellez Patino.
"Our motto here is excellence," Moreno said, "and this whole year, I think we've worked toward that. It's something we've all been striving for."
Their journey to Wednesday night's graduation hasn't been lined with successes and triumphs alone.
Moreno and Haena have endured a fair number of struggles through the years, just as all their classmates have.
Each credits the staff, teachers and administrators at McParland for helping them through the hard times.
"Every part (of this school) has contributed to who I am today," Moreno said.
Ditto, says Haena.
The two-sport athlete craves new adventures. She can't wait to participate in more clubs, sports and activities at East Union.
She says her confidence and outgoing personality are born not from what has come easy but what has been difficult to achieve.
Case in point: Math.
It's long been her Achilles' heel, she says, but her teacher, John Blankenship, "made it his mission to help us understand."
"I'm excited but nervous," she added. "I want to go to high school, but it's sad leaving here. You know this place."
Alaina Haena's summer break has only just begun and already she's booked solid through August.


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i'll be heading to the airport in an hour or so. i'm so giddy that i'm asking divya to guide me through the things i can't leave home without (as my head spins). the first stop - chicago to celebrate the marriage of julie & morgan, as well as years of fantastic friendships. hurray! i'm flipping my shit.
posting will be light at first, but i hope to find a rhythm soon. enjoy your next 40 days & join me as i head all over the place!
etsy wednesday
i just can't seem to get over well fitting, basic knits. these days it seems like all i can put on my body. argentina based - inner evolution sells fantastic goods (many reversible) at reasonable prices.
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iva jean rides
i started iva jean rides as a brain dump & collection of resources for cycling in style during my travels to europe. i'm hoping that it evolves into a larger project, but for now it's me obsessing over pretty bikes & the cycle chic that surrounds them.
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Labels: cycle
fashion blitz
have you heard of chictopia? good christ, it's amazing. my new source for wardrobe inspiration - browse by gender, style, body type, brand; discuss trends & products in the forum; upload your pics; or do yourself some shopping.
Posted by Dottie at 5/26/2009 1 comments
Labels: fashion
found flickr
sodo street art via beatnikside.
paper installation from jek in the box.
kids at cal anderson via tamara childress.
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Labels: found, photography
music to listen to
some black kids for your friday.
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craigslist finds
yes please! thonet desk or table, $165 or this chrome & oak table (not so sure on the chairs, maybe a good upholstery project), $150.
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Labels: craigslist, furniture
etsy wednesday - on thursday
let's not make a habit of this, geesh. this week the focus is vintage bags. i'm wanting to snatch one up before next thursday, what do you think? 70s style shoulder bag, $39 from planet claire's vintage or this levi's purse, $28 from deja blonde could work.
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fashion blitz
we are just 8 days from my big adventure! i am flipping out & starting to get down to the bare bones of what i need to bring, buy here, buy there for my trip. i plan on biking & walking around most of the time; today, i look to european street style for inspiration.
looks like i need to bring my trench. photo via copenhagen cycle chic.
my big fatty scarfs & some dark jeans. photo via copenhagen cycle chic.
i also think that i'll pick up an aa pencil skirt, pack a few summer dresses, basic tanks & fun accessories - i can get everything else there right?
looks like i need to bring my trench. photo via copenhagen cycle chic.
my big fatty scarfs & some dark jeans. photo via copenhagen cycle chic.
i also think that i'll pick up an aa pencil skirt, pack a few summer dresses, basic tanks & fun accessories - i can get everything else there right?
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found recipe
another goodie from the magical heidi at 101 cookbooks - strawberry panzanella. so delicious, i can't even tell you.
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david schmader has written about this controversial movie for a while now & the trailer has just released. based on the novel by sapphire, precious looks amazing.
Posted by Dottie at 5/15/2009 3 comments
Labels: movies
craigslist finds
some people say that buying a used couch is gross &/or unsanitary - i say, this couch makes it sexy! mid century modern couch, $1000.
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Labels: craigslist, furniture
etsy wednesday - on thursday
how wonderful is this navy blue orchid dress from vintage revolver's etsy shop?! i want it & it's only $42. check out the rest of the shop for great finds.
Posted by Dottie at 5/14/2009 0 comments
fashion blitz
i want navy blue shoes: emma pink ingrid sandals, $75; seychelle's patent flats, $59.99 & emma pink liana wedges, $98.
Posted by Dottie at 5/12/2009 1 comments
found bakery
next time you have a couple hours to burn & want something hearty, delicious & beautiful - visit west seattle's bakery nouveau. you can smell it from a block away! not only was the food delicious, atmosphere perfect, but the staff was really helpful & friendly. the macaroons melt perfectly in your mouth; i gave the raspberry one a shot, but fell in love with the salted caramel.
on a side note, there is an antique mall in west seattle that i'd love to go back to. they had great dishware & some even better oil paintings for reasonable prices.
images via bakery nouveau.
Posted by Dottie at 5/11/2009 3 comments
music to listen to
east coast does it again - celebration is a baltimore based psychedelic-soul trio. you can download their 2 singles here; they will be releasing each track off their new upcoming album electric tarot as they are recorded.
Posted by Dottie at 5/08/2009 0 comments
diablo tunnel -1946
some great tunnel shots from the seattle municipal photo archives on flickr for this friday afternoon. both are of the diablo tunnel in the north cascades, the images are dated 1946. this tunnel is part of the skagit river hydroelectric project through seattle city light. the firm i work for has been working on the ladder creek falls restoration near the gorge powerhouse & ever since we went after the project, i've wanted to explore newhalem & the skagit river areas. it all seems so fascinating - the times when electricity was new & exciting, when lighting & power generation was showcased & admired. you know what?! it's on the list of things to see.
Posted by Dottie at 5/08/2009 0 comments
Labels: photography, seattle
betsy walton
i love the work of betty walton - fun, colorful & all seem to tell a story.
found via design you trust via fan the fire.
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Labels: artists
craigslist finds
there is just soooo much i want - if only i had the commitment to go pick something up: waterfall dresser, $100; walnut chest, $80; that loop desk i was looking for, $165 & danish teak dining table with leaves, $275.
Posted by Dottie at 5/07/2009 2 comments
Labels: craigslist
etsy wednesday
what's my deal? i found a ton of stuff on etsy the last couple of days, but didn't post? i'm fired.
26 olive street has some great vintage finds at really reasonable prices. some of my favorites: sterilite melmac picnicware, $18; wire locker baskets, $32 & cork desk organizer, $28.
Posted by Dottie at 5/07/2009 1 comments
fashion blitz
i was thinking about packing for europe last night & a question came up; what can i not live without? if lost or stolen, which things would bring me to a panic or require immediate replacement? here they are in no particular order:
j. crew matchstick jeans. they go with everything & always make me feel good.
brick red vintage dexter riding boots. $35 at red light - life doesn't get any better.
american apparel deep v tissue tee. the new basic right?
h&m surplus trench (mine is def more canvas, less wool & doesn't belt all the way around, the closest pic i could find). found at crossroads trading for $11 - sigh.
j. crew matchstick jeans. they go with everything & always make me feel good.
brick red vintage dexter riding boots. $35 at red light - life doesn't get any better.
american apparel deep v tissue tee. the new basic right?
h&m surplus trench (mine is def more canvas, less wool & doesn't belt all the way around, the closest pic i could find). found at crossroads trading for $11 - sigh.
Posted by Dottie at 5/05/2009 2 comments
Labels: fashion
found jewelry
this weekend was our first full weekend in the new apartment & surprisingly enough, we are pretty darn settled in. most boxes are unpacked - the only left are those filled with books. we haven't figured out what to do with the front of our smaller room & we figured that should happen before we load up bookshelves.
with that said; we were able to enjoy a little friday night happy hour on the roof, visit the henry art gallery* & frye art museum, i headed to the thao show at chop suey & today i got my hair did (one more big up to carly, the best bleach & toner in the city).
on the way to the frye this afternoon i stopped into i heart rummage & stumbled upon etcetera jewelry. aside from gorgeous, feminine, gypsie-inspired necklaces & earrings, her display was fantastic. between the vintage mannequin & ironning board, to tree trunks & rabbit feet - i thought i was in heaven. check out her blog for the entire collection, prices range from $35 - $100.
*thanks to strath & emily for the post that finally got my ass there. the anne lislegaard: 2062 exhibit was pretty incredible & i found myself fascinated with the illustrations & films by william kentridge.
Posted by Dottie at 5/04/2009 0 comments
i need to find a solution to my home work station. i like the idea of doing something white & modern with vintage, mid century style storage solutions. if i go with something darker, i'm not sure what i'll do for complimenting pieces. i found the parson's desk at west elm for $299, but i'm hoping for a better bargain than that. i also like a few from crate & barrel, but wonder how sturdy they will be - antenna desk, $199, loop desk, $199 & the puzzle desk, $149. i also found this nice tip from apartment therapy - ikea countertops instead?
do you have any good ideas where i can find something like those above for $250 or under? how about work station inspiration pics, wanna share?
Posted by Dottie at 5/04/2009 2 comments
music to listen to
passion pit's chunk of change is the perfect album for a sunny day. as dave puts it - it's the uptempo postal service follow-up album that never was. pick this one up & keep your eye out for manners, coming out may 19th.
Posted by Dottie at 5/01/2009 1 comments
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Apparently I overstepped the boundaries in the previous entry, my apologies to the staff and to members who I argued with. I was planning on locking the entry anyway because of the way things were going, but TN saved me the trouble of doing that. I enjoy talking about politics, so I got out of hand. Still, I hope this won't have a bad affect on the way people look at me or if their opinion of me changes, but hey, I forgot the rule of no political discussion on BZP. Still, willing to make amends.


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Please find enclosed my support for the editor of the Polish environmental magazine entitled the Green Brigades.
Dear Andrzej Zwawa,
Since 1989 - as long as I have read the Green Brigades - the publication has had the key role in the systematic disseminating of environmental information, promoting sustainable development, deep ecology as well as feminist and ecofeminist issues. It also regularly provides necessary information and knowledge tools for citizens' organizations in the fields of environmental activity. In my opinion the results of your work particularly contribute to the development of civil society in Poland, including the development of women's rights.
So far in Poland there are very few publications regularly concerning the development of gender equality, so your attempts to promote feminism and ecofeminism must be appreciate as invaluable. In the columns of your magazine women have always had a possibility to speak frankly about their problems, ideas and activity. The Green Brigades has created a unique platform for environmental NGO's giving voice to women in environmental movement, which plays a crucial role not only in establishing strong environmental lobby, but also in maintaining the society of equal rights both for men and women.
I hope the Green Brigades still will be able to serve as the source of information on environmental activity in Poland and the platform for wide range of environmental issues encouraging women to articulate their problems as well as to take part in activity in favour of improving their situation in society. In my opinion the Green Brigades do deserve the funding support in order to be able to continue your valuable contribution to the environmental movement and civil society in Poland.
Anna Nacher
member of Workshop for All Beings Society (a member of deep ecology movement in Poland),
author of many articles on ecofeminism published in "The Green Brigades", "Wild Life" (publication of Workshop for All Beings) and "In a Plein Voice" (publication of Women's Centre "eFKa" - Feminist Foundation).
Workshop for All Beings Branch in Nowy S±cz,
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Ph: 0048 18 441-10-47 Fax: 0048 18 442-28-16
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How to Plan a Trip for Canyonlands Camping– Moah Utah
Summary: A remarkable camping trip experience is not hard to achieve. All you need to do is plan your itinerary and the stuff that you need to bring. A well-executed plan hardly ever goes wrong and would always save you time and shall bring you convenience. That is why, before going to the Canyons, be sure to make a list of the things that you should not forget to maximize your camping adventure.
Camping is a wonderful experience to have whether you plan to go alone or with your friends or family. A successful camping trip can only happen if you plan it well. Experience the great outdoors without unnecessary hassles like forgetting an essential item that you need to survive in the wilderness or to enjoy your trip. That is why before going on a camping adventure, make sure that you plan all the things you have to bring and to make an itinerary to maximize your time.
What to Bring for a Successful Camping Trip
If you are planning to go to Canyonlands for a camping adventure at the Moah Utah National Park, the first thing you need to do is a little research. Knowing the basic information about the place is important. It is known to be the largest national park in the state of Utah. As a national park, you have to prepare to pay a park fee, for camping in Canyonlands you only need to pay 10 US dollars to enjoy the campgrounds for seven days. It is also open 24 hours a day, all year round. However make sure to know the weather before you schedule your trip. After knowing the basic information about the campgrounds, the next thing you need to do is to make a list of all the things that you need to bring. Some important things to remember are that you need to pack according to the place you're going, for instance, the climate in Moah, Utah is a bit dry and hot, so you need to bring clothes that are appropriate for the weather, like cotton shorts and shirts. If you are hiking do not forget to bring sturdy hiking boots and other clothing that will protect you from the harsh sun. Also, do not forget to bring your water canisters or bottles. Water is very important in camping. It is very important and wise to keep yourself hydrated. If worse comes to worse you need to be prepared, do not forget to bring a small medicine kit. Your medicine kit should contain the basic stuff like paracetamol, band aids, mosquito repellent, and treatment for open wounds. Do not forget to include this in your list. While packing or loading your stuff in your vehicle, be sure to check the things off your list to make sure that you don't forget anything.


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Rare Book Monthly
Articles - August - 2008 Issue
A Stolen Shakespeare First Folio Found?
Scott reportedly shares a small home with his 80-year-old mother. Neighbors described him as reclusive and yet flamboyant, an odd combination. He has a large collection of rare books (which the authorities confiscated and are looking over very carefully), along with a few other distinctive items, such as a Ferrari and expensive suits. The Ferrari replaced an earlier Lamborghini and Rolls. He enjoys Cuban cigars and fine wine. He also travels a lot, and has a beautiful 21-year-old Cuban girlfriend, hence the Cuban connection. His means of support is a small pension and incapacity allowance of some sort he receives. If you, like the police, are wondering how he manages all this on such a small income, he reportedly said that his mother provides the necessary funds from an inheritance she received from her late husband, an electrical engineer. Dad must have lived frugally and saved generously.
As for the book, he explained that it came from the family of a friend of his young Cuban fiancée. It could not be the Durham copy, he explained, because they have owned theirs since the 19th century. Apparently the owners couldn't take it out of Cuba themselves - not very proletariat looking taking a $20 million book out of the country, though it's not clear how Mr. Scott was able to sneak it out. Maybe Cuban security guards don't know first folios. And I can't help but wonder how that Cuban family entrusted an odd foreigner with their $20 million book. I guess they are not so cynical and suspicious as we in the English-speaking world.


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- WASD / Arrow Keys to move
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Statacus was built during the Video Game Development Club's 2016 winter game jam at UCI. The theme was "There's never enough", so we made an action RPG where there are never enough stat upgrade options. You start with the same 3 basic stats, but as you beat each level you unlock a new random stat. Beware as there are some troll stats that don't aid you at all in battle, and if you can make it through the gauntlet of levels 5-8 then you have a good chance of being able to beat the whole game.
My Contribution
I did most of the programming for the game as well as the particle systems. I also helped design the main stats and mechanics as it was my idea we ended up going with at the beginning of the jam.
What I Learned
It was my first time making a stat system and it was really fun thinking of all the stats and then integrating them into the gameplay calculations. Between the stats combined with the scaling waves of enemies I quickly learned how hard and complicated it was to balance these kind of games. I spent tons of time towards the end of the jam tweaking and changing the parameters for how many enemies each wave spawned and at what frequencies, and also with the stat scaling system, how much a stat should be upgraded when you spend a point in it? Things like that were very time intensive, but it was fun trying to balance it all and I feel we did a decent job with it. The game is able to be played and won using multiple different strategies.
Overall this game turned out to be very fun and we ended up winning the first prize!
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Ridge Theater
514 Minnesota Avenue,
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Operating as the New Ridge Theater in 1941, it had become the Ridge Theater by 1943, and continued until at least 1957 when it was operated by Drive-In Theatres Inc.
It now operates as Legend's nightclub.
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Eight blocks through the grain bins to what Google calls 553 Minnesota Ave to Legends. A nice looking theater facade and marquee.
Wonder how the name of the building Baehr Bldg connects to the theater —
Here's a photo from August 2011.
The same building design (operated by Baehr Theatres) as the Park Theatre in Park Rapids, MN — so probably built the same year or thereabouts (1939).
The Border Theatre at International Falls (1939) also shared the design of the Ridge Theatre and the Park Theatre.
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The State Bank announced on Friday another cut in the policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 10 per cent.
In August, the SBP had, in a surprise move, reduced the interest rate by 150 basis points amid an improved inflation projection for 2012-13 and for encouraging private investment.
The move set the trend for future cuts.
Since July the SBP has reduced the rate by 400 basis points.
The monetary policy (October-November) announced on Friday was based on inflationary trend with an assumption that the year's target of single-digit inflation would be achieved.
"A consistent deceleration in inflation since May to 8.8 per cent in September 2012 is more than earlier estimates. The likelihood of meeting the 9.5 per cent inflation target for FY13 has increased," said the policy statement.
However, the State Bank expressed serious concern over massive government borrowings from scheduled banks and over the role of banks in the economy.
High inflation made the money costlier for the private sector while banks chose easy way to earn profits by investing in government papers. The private sector is now practically out of banking money.
"The year-on-year growth in loans to private sector businesses has declined from 22.4 per cent in FY08 to 0.7 per cent by the end of FY12," the SBP said, adding that a declining interest rate environment should lead to a rethink of this strategy.
"Scheduled banks will have to step up efforts to go back to their basic intermediary role and channel loanable funds to the private sector. The resumption of monetary easing, in this environment, was deemed necessary to influence the behavior of borrowers in the private sector and scheduled banks to step up efforts to improve their intermediary role," said the SBP. However, it said the effectiveness of SBP's current monetary policy stance continued to weigh upon improvement in the fiscal position, better availability of energy and an increase in foreign financial inflows.
The State Bank urged the government to launch comprehensive fiscal reforms without any delay because these would keep borrowings from the apex bank under check and avoid negative consequences of excessive borrowings from scheduled banks.
"A reduction in the size of fiscal deficit and thus the need for substantial borrowings will also influence the behavior of scheduled banks. At the moment, scheduled banks are finding it easy to avoid the private sector by lending to the government without any risk," the policy paper said.
It also analysed the inflationary trend and said the disaggregate CPI inflation data showed that this could be the beginning of a broad-based trend. The number of commodities with double-digit year-on-year inflation slightly came down over the past few months after a secular increase over the last three years — first in the food group and then in the non-food group.
The decline in trimmed core inflation measure from 20 to 10.4 per cent in September is slower than the fall in CPI inflation.
"This indicates persistence of inflation expectations due to inertial effect of high inflation experienced in the recent past, the overall rising trend in fiscal borrowings from the SBP and depreciation of exchange rate," the policy paper said.
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"Girls" has found a new woman.
Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO comedy for Season 2 as Marnie's (Allison Williams) mom, Hollywood.com reports. The actress already has a connection to the series: Her husband, Tom Hanks, starred in "Bosom Buddies" with Peter Scolari, who plays Hannah Horvath's (Lena Dunham) dad.
Could there be a "Bosom Buddies" reunion on "Girls" somewhere down the line?
Time will tell, but click back to Hollywood.com to see a photo of Wilson and Williams on the set of "Girls," filming an episode Dunham, the show's Emmy-nominated director, creator, star and writer, is directing.
In more casting news ...
A "Real Houswife" is headed to "CSI." Kyle Richards, who stars on Bravo's "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," has landed a guest-starring role the CBS series as Ms. Young, a rich divorcée who Julie Finlay (Elisabeth Shue) questions after Young's neighbor is murdered. [TV Guide
"Revolution" is getting "Justified." It's lights out for "Justified" actors David Meunier and David Andrews, who've been cast in NBC's J.J. Abrams-produced futures drama in which there is no electricity. Meunier will recur as Strasser, a "psychotic" militiaman who works for General Monroe (David Lyons). Andrews, on the other hand, will play O'Halloran, a family man and former police officer. [EW]
Alex is getting a new friend on "Whitney." Stand-up comedian Tone Bell has joined the NBC sitcom for its second season as RJ. [TVLine]


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By the end of last year, it felt like the superhero factory was running out of flavors. On screens both big and small, the two biggest brands tasked with cranking out spandex-clad adventures had settled into comfortable formulas: Marvel movies and DC TV shows were bright and quippy; DC movies and Marvel's Netflix shows were dark and brooding. The shepherds of each had banked on familiarity and reproducibility. But the third big superhero brand, X-Men stewards Fox … well, they couldn't quite figure out what they were.
There were two movies based on X-Men comics that came out in 2016: Deadpool and X-Men: Apocalypse. They could hardly have been more different. Where the former was giddily sophomoric and self-referential, the latter was grandiose and straightforward. On top of that, those two were also quite different from Fox's previous super-outing, the body-horror-filled Fantastic Four. When it came to tales of derring-do, Fox was the only outlet without a formula at the dawn of 2017.
As it turns out, that erratic jumping from tone to tone isn't a bug — it's a feature. Right now, Fox is the only studio in the superhero game that's willing to hopscotch through genres and universes, eschewing consistency and continuity in favor of experimentation and, on occasion, even auteurism. Sure, they still produce generic flicks like Apocalypse, and yes, Fantastic Four was a disaster, but more often than not, they're swinging for the fences and getting home runs, or at least triples. All of a sudden, Fox has emerged as the superhero house most willing to get risky — and they're being rewarded for it.
Their first live-action X-Men-based TV show, Legion, is an impressionistic and deliberately confusing masterwork from the mind of Noah Hawley, one completely removed from any kind of shared cinematic universe, despite coming from the same comic-book DNA as Fox's other products. It's been a critical smash the likes of which superhero TV has never seen, and it just got picked up for a second season. Fox's latest movie, James Mangold's Logan, is a relentlessly humanist effort at dystopian realism that has little reverence for the existing continuity from previous X-pictures. It's grossed more than $150 million worldwide in less than two weeks. And Deadpool, whatever you think of it, was an entirely new kind of superhero movie, what with its postmodernism and frattiness. It made an astounding $783 million, which was 1,348 percent of what it cost to make.
Yes, this money is small potatoes compared to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, whose cumulative take over the years is larger than the GDP of many small countries, and no X-movie has grossed a billion dollars like two of DC's Batman movies have. They also lack the advantage that Sony, holder of the Spider-Man rights, now has by being annexed into the MCU. Fox remains the bronze medalist of the super-studios — but they're unpredictable and on an upward trajectory.
Of course, past performance is not an indicator of future success, and Fox's momentum could slow in the coming years. Deadpool 2 might be a disappointment after the departure of director Tim Miller. X-Force, The New Mutants, and the as-yet-untitled next X-Men flick could be as dull as Apocalypse. The situation remains fluid on TV, as well — Fox is prepping a mysterious new show helmed by Burn Notice's Matt Nix, who lacks Hawley's pedigree. We may find that the Deadpool–Legion–Logan trifecta was a freak occurrence.
But having spoken to the twin stewards of the X-brand, Lauren Shuler Donner and Simon Kinberg, in the past, I can say that they've both made a very deliberate choice to err on the side of uniqueness. Donner, especially, has a firm belief that the superhero genre has to change or die — she was the producer who made the first X-Men happen when superhero movies were a nonstarter, and she thinks the only way Fox can survive is if it gets back to the risk-taking attitude that launched the franchise in the first place. With any luck, the scrappy third-placers will continue to believe that the best formula is no formula at all.


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News Release from Office of Rep Amua Amata (R-AS) May 3, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata advised members of the military from American Samoa and their families that there is no Pentagon policy change regarding U.S. Nationals. Instead, a recent U.S. Army administrative memo informs on the necessary process for those U.S. Armed Forces personnel that plan on certain career advancements, such as becoming commissioned officers or obtaining security clearances.
"My office has received inquiries from some of our service men and women about a recent Army administrative memo. While there isn't a policy change, the Army is seeking to inform U.S. Nationals of their options, and ensure their data is correct so that those in roles requiring citizenship don't have problems in the future. I support the right of U.S. Nationals to choose whether or not to become citizens, so I'm pleased that citizenship remains a personal decision even for members of the Armed Forces.
"At the same time, various advancements within the military ranks, such as security clearances and serving as a commissioned officer, do require citizenship – which has been a longstanding requirement for those roles.
"In the case of commissioned officers and those pursuing security clearances, they should have already become citizens. If there's a deficiency in the Army's paperwork on that, they will have nine months to comply with the requirement to prove citizenship for those specific roles.
"The Army will also be working with U.S. Nationals who are not commissioned officers to be sure they know the citizenship requirement for certain paths of advancement, and to guide them in the process, should they choose to pursue citizenship in preparation for future career opportunities.
"If you need assistance, caseworkers in my office are happy to discuss the citizenship process and the military's requirements."
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Jewel Paradise Cove Adult Beach Resort & Spa – All Inclusive
About the Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel
- Adults-only, all-inclusive with a massive spa featuring treatments and fitness classes
- Off-site excursions, nearby golf course greens fees, airport transfers and Wi-Fi are part of the all-inclusive rate
- For an extra fee, scuba diving classes are offered at every certification level
- Past guests on Tripadvisor.com say the resort's smaller size means it never feels crowded
Nestled in the green hills of Jamaica's northern coastline, the adults-only Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort and Spa is great choice for those looking for the ease of an all-inclusive but not the non-stop party that often accompanies this type of hotel.
The low-slung property is easy to navigate. The lemon yellow buildings are grouped closely together and resemble a colonial estate with peaked grey roofs, white trimmings and eaves and pillars in cheerful pastels. Past guests on Tripadvisor.com say the resort's smaller size means it never feels crowded.
There's a small but serviceable beach cove with plenty of loungers but the sand is on the rocky side -- typical of this part of the coastline. Most guests prefer to soak up the sun while sipping on frothy concoctions from one of the swim-up bars at any of the three on-site pools.
A brand-new spa was built in 2010 and the hotel places great emphasis on services offered here. Try staff-led, spinning or yoga class, nature hike or beach cricket. There's also a jogging trail with ten different fitness stops along the way and an on-site smoothie bar for a healthy treat. The fitness center itself, however, is small with just a handful of cardio machines.
Aside from the sights and sounds of surf splashing against shore, there's an oceanfront spa with a wide menu of ways to relax. In addition to traditional therapies they offer unique treatments like a "chakra-aligning" Vichy hydrotherapy massage.
Great extras included in the rates make this place a terrific value. Staff-led excursions to area sights like Konoko Falls, shopping in Ochos Rios and greens fees at a nearby golf course don't require shelling out extra. Round-trip airport transfers and Wi-Fi are also part of the deal.
For an extra fee, scuba diving classes are offered at every certification level but non-mototorized water sports, glass bottom boat tours and the like are free.
About the Hotel
- Gym / fitness center
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- MrsBlueberryRose
- 6 years ago
- Wedding: June 2015
I am beyond excited to be 8 months out! I feel accomlished and excited so real intense drama just yet 🙂 So far I have the following:
* Booked my venue
* Booked Caterer
* Booked Videographer
* Booked photographer
* Took engagement pictures
* Sent out save the dates
* Chosen invitations
* Chosen bridesmaids dresses (for the most part, just one girl left)
* Bought supplies for DIY centerpieces
* Finished wedding website
* Set up hotel room blocks
* Booked officiant
I might be forgetting something…but thats all I can think of at the moment. I still have flowers, decor, hair/makeup, accessories and a vintage are left. Other than that we are all booked! I am so so excited! Can't wait for June!


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3.5 on the Masq Scale. Mocha, Moonlight, and Murder by @MaryAnnKempher #bookreview
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Mocha, Moonlight, and Murder
Written by MaryAnn Kempher
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Genre: Romance, Mystery
Book Synopsis
Scott Mitchell left a broken engagement behind when he moved to Reno, and the last thing he needs is more melodrama. But when he and Katherine are paired for a college project, that's what he gets. It can be very distracting when someone is out to kill your lab partner. Together, they try to figure out what the police haven't been able to—the identity of the murderer. Passion flares, but with Katherine's life in danger, romance seems like more than a bad idea.
Scott and Katherine will face jealousy, misunderstandings, lust, and rivals, not to mention attempted murder—and all before their first real date.
Sandra's Review
As the title would suggest, the book combines mystery with romance. I liked reading it, although it took me a while to really get into both the story and the characters. One reason for that is because even though the Murder happens quite early on, it takes the story a while to get more exciting on that front. We just stay with main character Katherine and get to know her life, while the murder mystery disappears into the background. The other reason is because we are introduced to more than one character in a point-of-view sense. So you switch before you really get to know the person through whose eyes you are witnessing things. Which is interesting, but to my taste there are a few too many viewpoints.
This is more a romance than a mystery book, I think, because there is more focus on the nature of the relationship between Katherine and Scott than on the murder-down-the-street, which develops almost as a background story, pushing through every now and then to spice up current events and narrative. And I'm not usually a romance reader, but there is a lot of going back and forward between these two people that is mainly due to miscommunication and (wrong) assumptions, which irked me, because it became a little repetitive.
The ending was a bit of a disappointment to me (emphasis on that), but that is likely due to the fact that the author's twitter stream raised expectations sky-high. And while it's true that there was a surprise twist that was carefully never hinted at in early chapters, this plot strand has managed to overshadow the murder from the title, which is unfortunately bleeds out rather uneventfully. The same goes for the romance ending. Of course we all know what's going to happen to Katherine and Scott, but both their dates suddenly have to grab the spotlight with a few revelations that were basically too much for me.
The book was an enjoyable read, with only some minor errors, but there was a lot going on in 244 pages and sixty-something chapters, some only a paragraph long. I think I had hoped for a stronger crime-detective-mystery element, which is more of my thing, while this book really is more of a romance novel with mystery elements. And I'm sure that for romance readers who like mystery and crime, this novel delivers. Surprise twist and all.
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Content Disclaimer: It's not necessarily heavy on the sex, just some details younger readers don't need to read.
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Memorial Hospital had been considering adding new Wards – Montgomery Wards, that is. Hospital management received the nod of approval last week from the board of trustees to enter into negotiations to purchase the soon-to-be-vacant Montgomery Wards building at 2420 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
The discount retailer said Dec. 28 it was filing bankruptcy proceedings, announcing it would close 250 stores nationwide. The approximately 160,000-square-foot store has been holding liquidation sales for several weeks.
"Negotiations is kind of a nice term," said Michael Schrader, executive director of Memorial Hospital. Schrader said the trustee who has been appointed by the bankruptcy court in Chicago to handle Wards' assets has been notified of Memorial's interest in "buying the building under certain terms," but the trustee has not yet responded. Hospital officials assumed that "if there were assets they (Wards) were going to sell they would be interested in getting rid of those as soon as possible," Schrader said Tuesday, noting they have been advised that bankruptcy proceedings are often protracted.
What Schrader and other Memorial officials didn't know was that a bloc of major retailers that includes Sears, Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl's and Home Depot announced Tuesday its intent to purchase all 250 stores at auction.
When contacted Wednesday, hospital spokeswoman Rita Burns said The Business Journal's information was the first Memorial officials heard of the sale.
The deal raised about $400 million for Wards and $60 million for New York-based Kimco Realty Corp., which owns many Wards properties.
Chuck Knittle, vice president of corporate communications for Wards, said that no retailers have actually purchased the stores yet.
"Kimco was the high bidder – they were bidding for designation rights," Knittle said. "They didn't buy the real estate – they will market it and have the right to designate who they will convey it to."
So, despite the intentions of much bigger investors, Memorial may not be completely excluded from purchasing the building, which was built in 1964 and has since undergone two major renovations.
Schrader said the hospital stood to benefit from the purchase on several levels.
"We currently lease or own, scattered throughout the city, about 140,000 square feet. Our intention would be to bring all our scattered, nonclinical services under one roof."
Memorial's finance and human resources departments are two examples of those services that could move into the building. An added benefit, he said, was parking. "We all park across the street at Printers Park (Medical Plaza). We run a bus service … about 18 hours a day," he said, noting that the Wards facility would be on the Memorial Hospital bus line, making it convenient for employees who must commute between the various facilities.
Schrader was unable to disclose the price the hospital was considering offering for the building but said the hospital would eventually realize a cost savings as a result of the purchase. He noted that the hospital could expect to recoup its costs and break even within seven to 10 years, considering the cost of the building and renovations compared with the cost of renting.
If the hospital is unable to buy the building, it won't necessarily seek other space.
"The information is (now) before the trustees," said Memorial's Burns. "We'll have to wait and see what happens. Buying the building was a target of opportunity that arose unexpectedly. We don't have a Plan B, other than to continue with what we have."


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This is my Fall Box.
I would like to give credit where credit is due - and I got this idea from an article in the Craft Stamper Magazine, by Christine Dark.
1. For my box I choose a small USPS box.
2. Tape or glue the inside tabs down and cut the side tabs off.
3. Cover the edges with masking tape to finish the edges.
. 4. Cut cardstock to fit box top and sides.
5. Gesso the box, you're probably going to do a few edges twice.
6. Gesso the cardstock pieces, but don't go all the way to the edge. Distress the edges, I used Vintage Photo Distress ink, and then stamped the leaves from the PPRS Fall Leaves- Clear Stamp Set, and Fern Green Wendy Vecchi Designer Series Archival Ink.
7. Stamp leaves from the PPRS Oak & Maple Leaf - Clear Stamp Set, on the gessoed craft cardstock.
I used Memento Dew Drops to color the stamps, putting a few different colors on each stamps. Colors I used were Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves, Tangelo, Morocco, Sweet Plum and Cantaloupe. Sprinkle a little bit of Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel lightly.
8. Add a few die cuts from PPRS Oak & Maple Leaf - Die Set , and stamped leaves from PPRS Oak & Maple Leaf - Clear Stamp Set, using same colors, and pop-dot them. I outlined the images in black marker, to make them stand out a little more. Using the same black marker I hand drew scribbly lines along the edges of all the cardstock pieces.
9. Rub some Inka Old Gold around all the edges. Punch 2 holes in the top and run twine through them. Tie the twine together using a button as an embellishment.


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January 30, 2002 -- In his powerful State of the Union address, President Bush gave voice to the two deepest truths of a free society: that the essential function of its government is to provide security, and that it depends on a culture of responsibility.
On the first of these themes, his words were as clear and forceful as his actions have been in waging the war on terrorism. Looking beyond the immediate threat, he set a long-term goal of eliminating terrorist networks and the regimes that sponsor them. And looking beyond the physical threat, he identified the underlying conflict of values: "They embrace tyranny and death as a cause and a creed….We choose freedom and the dignity of every life."


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Basketball as you know it will not be played at Calvary Lutheran High School at 2 p.m. Saturday.
There will be a basketball bouncing on a wooden court, shot at a backboard from which a metal rim and net will be protruding. Scoring will occur when the aforementioned ball falls through the aforementioned net-adorned metal rim.
Otherwise, the Granny Basketball game being hosted at Calvary Lutheran as a fundraiser for the Special Learning Center (SLC) is just all about fun. Just ask anyone involved.
The Jefferson City Kiwanis Club-sponsored Key Club at Calvary Lutheran is hosting the Granny Basketball game for the second year. The game will pit a team of Grannies versus a team of staffers from the SLC. The center is a 30-year-old agency that provides services for children with developmental delays and disabilities.
Last year's Granny Basketball match and a Color Run that preceded it netted the SLC some $5,000. This year, the Key Clubbers hope to top that sum to help the SLC fund a new intensive therapy program. The Color Run, for those unenlightened about that particular form of entertainment, features folks running and walking 1.5 miles while getting "poofed" with colored substances. Like Granny Basketball, promoters at the SLC, the Key Club and Calvary Lutheran High School said the Color Run must be witnessed to be appreciated.
As expected, the Granny Basketball game involves special rules. The SLC team members will have their dominant arms disabled and have mitts on their off hands. They cannot run, they cannot jump. They will, however, have a ringer on their team in the presence of 6-foot-2 SLC graduate Lindsey Alewel, now at Jefferson City High School, on their team. Debbie Hamler, director of the SLC, is hoping Alewel will help even up the odds against the Grannies.
Calvary Lutheran senior Jordan Duenckel, the Key Club treasurer, and a mover and shaker in the promotion of the Granny Basketball game, said the members of the club have siblings and young friends attending or graduates of the SLC. "We have a special place in our hearts for that place," Duenckel said.
Entertainment for the Granny Basketball game will be provided by another SLC graduate, Samuel Luetkemeyer, a self-taught keyboardist who will sync his playlist with the action or inaction on the court.
Denise Krider, a Calvary Lutheran teacher and pivotal off-the-court player in the Granny Basketball game, said the school was expecting another positive response to the fundraiser from the community.
"This whole area is very generous, the whole Cole County area, in supporting good causes like the Special Learning Center," Krider said, who is the faculty sponsor for the Key Club. Tom Mentzer is the Kiwanian who serves as advisor to the Key Club.


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Superintendent Contract - new
THIS CONTRACT is made by and between the Board of Education of Creighton Community Public Schools, legally known as Knox County School District No. 54-0013, and referred to as "the Board" and "the School District" respectively, and Robby Thompson, referred to herein as "the Superintendent". In accordance with its action taken and recorded in the minutes of a duly advertised board meeting, the Board agrees to employ the Superintendent, and the Superintendent agrees to accept such employment, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Section 1. Term of Contract. The Superintendent shall be employed for a period of 2 year(s) beginning on July 1, 2018, and expiring on June 30, 2020. References to "contract year" shall mean the period from July 1 st through June 30 th and shall consist of all days except Saturdays and Sundays and any holidays or leave days listed in Section 11.
Section 2. Renewal of Contract. This contract shall have an initial term of 2 years. In the second year of the contract and then each year thereafter, the board will decide whether to renew the contract for one additional year. If a Board representative does not inform the Superintendent in writing on or before the seventh day after the regular December board meeting in 2018, or after each December board meeting of each subsequent contract year, of the Board's intention to consider the nonrenewal or amendment of this contract, the contract will automatically renew for a period of one year from and after the expiration date provided in Section 1 of this contract. The Superintendent shall remind the Board in writing of this provision no later than its regular November meeting of each such year of this contract and shall make the renewal of his employment contract an agenda item for the regular December board meeting during each such year of this contract. At the time of each contract renewal and/or amendment, the Superintendent shall be responsible for taking all necessary steps to insure that the district has complied with the Superintendent Pay Transparency Act.
Section 3. Salary. The Superintendent's salary for the contract year shall be $123,000.00 (a 2.5% increase over the 17-18 salary of $120,000) which includes $79,950.00 for superintendent duties and $43,050.00 for principal duties as outlined in Section 6, below. The salary shall be paid in 12 equal monthly installments beginning in the month of August 2018. The Board shall not reduce the Superintendent's salary during the term of the contract, but may increase it and/or the benefits during the term of this contract, as an amendment to the contract, without the amendment constituting a new contract, requiring a hearing, or extending the term of this contract.
Section 4. Deductions. This contract shall conform to the statutes and regulations governing deductions from compensation. The Superintendent authorizes the District to deduct or withhold from each and every period of pay any amounts necessary to offset any damages caused by the Superintendent or the value of property or money entrusted to the Superintendent or owed by the Superintendent to the District during the course of or as a result of the Superintendent's employment, if such property or money have not properly been returned to the District. The school district shall withhold other deductions as the Superintendent and Board may agree.
Section 5. Professional Status. The Superintendent affirms that he is not under contract with any other board of education covering any part or all of the term provided in this contract. Throughout the contract term, he will hold a valid and appropriate certificate to act as a superintendent of schools in the State of Nebraska which he will register and maintain on file in the school district's central administrative office. This contract shall not be valid and the Board will not compensate the Superintendent for any service performed prior to the date that he registers his certificate. The Superintendent represents that: (1) all information he provided in connection with his application for employment with the District was true and accurate at the time of application, and if there is or has been a material change in such information, he will advise the Board immediately; (2) he has never been convicted of or plead no contest to, a felony as defined in Title 92, Chapter 21, Sections 003.11 and 003.13 of the Nebraska Administrative Code ("Rule 21"), or any offense involving moral turpitude, abuse, neglect, or sexual misconduct, as defined in Title 92, Chapter 21, Sections 003.12 and 003.13 of the Nebraska Administrative Code; and (3) he has not had any professional licenses or certificates suspended or revoked.
Section 6. Superintendent's Duties. The Superintendent's duties shall consist of .65 FTE superintendent duties and .35 FTE P-3 principal duties. The Superintendent is expected to use his skill and expertise in managing these duties, including allocation of time to each. Generally, the duties for the Superintendent will be as prescribed by statute and by Board policies, rules, regulations and directives. The Superintendent agrees to devote his time, skill, labor and attention to his duties throughout the contract term. He shall be subject to the direction and control of the Board at all times and shall perform such administrative duties as the Board assigns to him. Upon approval by the Board, he may undertake consultative work, speaking engagements, writing, lecturing, or other professional duties and obligations as long as they do not interfere with carrying out his duties and obligations to the school district. Without Board approval, the Superintendent is required to use personal or professional leave to attend or participate in such events.
Section 7. Board-Superintendent Relationship. The Board shall be primarily responsible for formulating and adopting policy. The Superintendent shall be the chief administrative officer for the district and shall be responsible for implementing Board policy. He shall organize the administrative and supervisory staff, and select, place, and transfer personnel with the concurrence of the Board. He is responsible for administering the instruction of students and the business affairs of the school district. The Board members agree, individually and collectively, to promptly refer all criticisms, complaints, and suggestions called to their attention to the Superintendent for action, study and/or recommendation, as appropriate.
Section 8. Cancellation or Mid-Term Amendment. The Board may cancel or amend this contract during its term for any of the following reasons: (a) the cancellation, termination, revocation, or suspension of the Superintendent's certificate (Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate, or the Nebraska Professional Administrative and Supervisory Certificate) by the State Board of Education: (b) any of the reasons set forth in this contract; (c) the breach of any of the material provisions of this contract; (d) incompetence: (e) neglect of duty; (f) unprofessional conduct; (g) insubordination; (h) conduct involving moral turpitude; (i) physical or mental incapacity: (j) immorality; (k) conviction of a felony; (l) any conduct that substantially interferes with the Superintendent's continued performance of his duties; (m) any arrest, criminal charge, or criminal conviction of Superintendent or the failure to report the same; (n) any filing against the Superintendent under Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 43-247 or any other provision of the Nebraska Juvenile Code for child abuse and/or neglect or the failure to report the same; (o) knowingly falsifying school district records or documents; (p) misrepresentation of fact to the district and its personnel in the conduct of the district's official business; (q) the use or possession of illegal drugs or controlled substances except as prescribed by a physician; or (r) being under the influence of illegal drugs, controlled substances, or alcohol while on school grounds, at school events, or in a vehicle owned, leased or contracted by the district except as prescribed by a physician, The procedures for cancellation or amendment shall be in accordance with state statutes. The parties agree that the Superintendent's failure to comply with his duties under Section 2 (Renewal of Contract) or Section 15 (Evaluation) shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
Section 9. Disability. If the Superintendent is unable to perform his duties by reason of illness, accident or other disability beyond his control, and the disability continues for a period of more than 90 days or if the disability is permanent, irreparable, or of such a nature as to make performance of his duties impossible, the Board may initiate action to cancel this contract, whereupon the respective rights, duties and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate, with the exception of any benefits to be paid to the Superintendent under any insurance coverage furnished by the district.
Section 10. Transportation. The Board shall provide the Superintendent with transportation or reimburse him for mileage required in the performance of his official duties at the rate approved by the Board.
Section 11. Fringe Benefits. The Board shall provide the Superintendent with the following fringe benefits:
- Health Insurance. Family health insurance that is provided to certificated staff through the District's health insurance carrier. The health plan for 2018-19 contract year is Blue Cross/ Blue Shield BluePreferred, $950 deductible — Preadmission.
- Dental Insurance. Family dental insurance that is available to certificated staff through the District's health insurance carrier. Dental PPO — 80% A & B with C Coverage - Option 2 PPO.
- Life Insurance. Term life insurance with a total death benefit of Ten-Thousand Dollars ($10,000). Life insurance with Companion Life.
- Sick Leave. The Superintendent shall be entitled to (10) days of sick leave per year which may accumulate to a total of (40) days. Sick leave may only be used for personal illness or as otherwise provided in District policy. If the Superintendent qualifies for disability pay under the long-term disability policy, he shall be required to take the disability pay instead of sick leave pay. The Superintendent shall keep complete and accurate records of his sick days and shall provide the Board of Education with a report of his accumulated sick days at least quarterly. The Superintendent shall not be compensated for unused days of sick leave upon the ending of his employment with the District.
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance. The Superintendent shall purchase short-term and long-term disability insurance from the school district's carrier at his own expense. The Board will increase his salary by the amount of the premium cost.
- Vacation. The Superintendent shall have twenty (20) vacation days for the 2018-19 contract year which he may use at times he chooses so long as his absence does not interfere with the proper performance of his duties. Any extended vacation period while school is in session will require advance approval by the Board, and the parties will cooperate in arranging vacation time so as to cause the least inconvenience to the normal operation of the District. After the 2018-19 contract year, the Board shall give the Superintendent the number of days necessary to restore his total to twenty (20) days. For example, if he uses 12 days of vacation one year, the board will provide him with 12 days the following year to bring his total to 20 days. The Superintendent shall develop a system for recording his use of vacation days and shall keep such records current and on file in the District's central office. The Superintendent shall keep complete and accurate records of his vacation days and shall provide the Board of Education with a report of his accumulated vacation days at least quarterly. The Board may require him to use his vacation days and shall compensate him for unused vacation days upon the conclusion of his employment.
- Professional Development. The Superintendent is expected to continue his professional development and to participate in relevant learning experiences. With the approval of the Board, he may attend appropriate professional meetings at the local, state, regional and national level; and the Board wilt pay for valid expenses of attendance. If the Superintendent attends a national convention and does not return following the initial year of employment as Superintendent, the Superintendent agrees to repay the District in full for national convention expenses paid by the District.
- Professional Dues. The school district will pay the annual dues for the Superintendent's membership in at least 2 professional organizations, and any additional memberships must be approved by the board.
Physical Examination. The Superintendent may voluntarily undergo a physical examination. The Superintendent agrees that he will authorize the physician performing each such examination to provide the Board with all records, results and medical judgments of the examination. The cost of such physical examination and physician's reports which are not paid for by the Superintendent's insurance coverage shall be paid by the District.
- Bereavement Leave. Up to three (3) days per year will be allowed for bereavement for the death of a family member. Family members are defined as follows: father in-law, mother-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandparents, spouse's grandparents, or grandchild. One bereavement day may be used for non-family members. Up to five (5) days per year will be allowed for the death of a parent, spouse or child.
- Holidays. The Superintendent shall receive the following paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Expense Reimbursement. The Board shall pay or reimburse the Superintendent for expenses that are actually, necessarily, and reasonably incurred in attending educational seminars, conventions, and workshops; conferences; training programs; official school functions, hearings or meetings, provided that (1) such payment or expense is authorized by the Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditures Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. S 132201 et seq.) or some other provision of law, and (2) the Superintendent shall secure the prior approval of the Board before incurring any such expense when the anticipated aggregate expense of any single event is $100.00 or more.
Section 12. Residence/ Domicile in School District. The Superintendent shall have his domicile and principal residence within the boundaries of the District as they exist on the first duty day for the Superintendent under the terms of this contract; and, the Superintendent shall maintain his domicile and residence within the boundaries of the District during the term of this agreement, or any renewal, amendment, or continuation thereof, except as otherwise provided herein. Superintendent is in his first year of employment with the District and does not have his domicile and principal place of residence within the District at the time of his employment, the Superintendent shall move his domicile and principal place of residence into the corporate limits of the District before the expiration of the first six months from the Superintendent's first duty day under this contract. It is the purpose of this paragraph to require the Superintendent to, at all times during such employment, live and maintain his domicile and principal place of residence in the District to encourage the Superintendent: (1) to be highly motivated and deeply committed to the District's educational system; (2) to speak to and vote on ballot issues affecting the district as a legal voter of the school district; (3) to be involved in school and community activities bringing him in contact with parents and community leaders and be committed to the future of the district and its schools; (4) to be accessible to parents and students, and allow parents and students to become personally acquainted with the Superintendent; and, (5) to gain sympathy and understanding for the cultural basis of the community, and the social, economic, and environmental problems of the children of the school community and are thus less likely to be considered isolated from the community in which he is the educational leader.
Section 13. No Penalty for Release or Resignation. There shall not be a penalty for the release or resignation of the Superintendent from this contract; provided no resignation shall become effective until the expiration of the contract unless it is accepted by the Board, and the Board shall fix the date at which the resignation shall take effect.
Section 14. Compensation Upon Termination and Credit for Accrued Vacation. Upon lawful termination of this contract for any reason, the compensation to be paid hereunder shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to the annual salary specified as the number of months or fraction thereof to the date of such termination bears to the 12 months in the annual salary period in which termination occurs. The Superintendent shall refund any portion of the salary he was paid but had not earned prior to the date of termination of this contract. He shall be paid for any unused vacation days at the daily compensation rate then in effect at the termination of employment.
Section 15. Evaluation. The Board shall evaluate the Superintendent twice during his first year of employment and at least once each year thereafter. The first evaluation during the first year of employment and the yearly evaluations after the first year of employment shall occur no later than the regular December meeting. The Superintendent shall: remind the Board members in writing of this provision no later than its regular November meeting; make his evaluation an agenda item for the regular December board meeting during each year of this contract; and provide them with the written evaluation instrument that is on file with the Nebraska Department of Education.
Section 16. Legal Actions. The Board will support the Superintendent if there is a legal dispute caused by his carrying out his duties properly. If a legal action, including a professional practice complaint, is threatened or filed against the Superintendent as a result of his performance of his duties or his position as Superintendent of the district, the Board will provide him with a legal defense to the maximum extent permitted by law so long as he acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believes to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the district and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.
Section 17. Physical or Mental Examination. The Superintendent agrees that, at the request of the Board, he will have a comprehensive physical and\or mental examination performed by one or more licensed physicians or psychologists of the Board's choosing during the term of this Contract. In deference to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and HIPAA, the physician's report to the Board must address whether the Superintendent is able to perform the "essential functions" of his position.
Section 18. Disciplinary Action. The parties agree that the Board president may place the Superintendent on paid leave by delivering written notice of the same when the Board president determines it is in the best interests of the school district to do so. The paid leave shall continue unless and until a majority of the Board determines otherwise at a duly convened meeting. The Board may suspend the Superintendent without pay for a period not to exceed thirty (30) working days. Prior to suspending the Superintendent without pay, the Board president or secretary shall deliver a written notice to the Superintendent advising him of the alleged reasons for the proposed action and provided the opportunity to present his version of the facts, Within seven calendar days after receipt of such notice, the Superintendent may make a written request to the secretary of the school board for a format due process hearing under section 79-832. If such a request is not delivered within such time, the action of the Board shall become final.
Section 19. Governing Laws. The parties shall be governed by all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations in performance of their respective duties and obligations under this contract.
Section 20. Amendments to be in Writing. This contract may be modified or amended only by a writing duly authorized and executed by the Superintendent and the Board,
Section 21. Severability. If any portion of this contract is declared
invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity or enforcement of the remaining provisions of this contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this contract on the dates indicated below.
Executed by the Board this ____ day of _______________, 20__
________________________ _______________________
President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education
Executed by the Superintendent on this _____ day of ___________, 20__.


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Five weeks ago I sat in the event space at Chicago's iO Theatre ready to take on the theatre's summer intensive program. Five weeks of non-stop learning about the hobby I love – improvised comedy.
And now I'm done! I graduated! I must be a master improviser! An expert! Every scene I'm in from now on is going to be perfect!
Erm, not quite.
The truth is, I don't believe that I'm a better improviser right now then I was when I left for the airport. Don't get me wrong – the program was amazing. I've had a wonderful time in a wonderful city, both hanging out with my existing Improv Conspiracy pals and making many new friends (trips to Poland, Canada, Florida, and Minnesota are now being planned). I have a full notebook of everything I have learned, lessons and wisdom gained from going to class, performing, and just watching shows.
But for as much as I have gained, I'm by no means perfect. Intensive students squeeze three hour lessons into two hour twenty-five minute chunks, four days a week per level. A year's worth of learning in just over a month. Unfortunately, that doesn't equal a year's worth of comprehension in the same amount of time. For every "this is the best scene I've ever done" feeling, there was a corresponding scene where I froze, not knowing what to say or do as if I had forgotten everything I've learned about long-form improvisation. The same problems that existed before I left for the States still exist, and a few things I never noticed before are now on my radar.
What the course does is emphasise the entry level basics to creating great improvised comedy. Over, and over, and over again. To listen intensely and respond with how you feel. To support your scene partner and your teammates. To forget about structure and rules and just have a shitload of fun. When you are so focused on trying to get the pacing of the Invocation right, or trying to remember something to pull for Beat 2C in a Harold, it's easy to forget about those things. Then all of a sudden you are wondering why the hilarious line you had in your head didn't get a single chuckle and oh god will someone please wipe the scene and get me out of here.
Growth from learning is slow but constant. For all the things I want to bring back to share with my Harold team, Your Elected King, there are a bunch that will take me a while to gain an understanding of, let alone know how to execute. I imagine over time the things that I picked up will start clicking and will be more incorporated in how I play, but I don't have all the answers and don't think I ever will.
One thing is for certain. There will be no strutting into class, telling my fellow YEKers "I am a great improviser and this is how things are done in Chicago." I'm going to focus on those basics – the same basics my teammates know and I can trust to bring to any scene we are in. That is the exciting thing – as a team we may have been in different locations for the last couple of months, but we are all on the same page.
Although I will be teaching them Uhlir 8s. That shit is dope.


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"One of the most useful things to do as you think about teaching in a computer classroom is to spend some time literally playing with the resources. Don't worry! You can't break a computer just by typing and inputting commands. See how easy it is for you to use the resources. Have an experienced person walk you through some of them. Fiddle with the DAILY functions, email, newsgroups, etc. Try out some of your ideas before using them in the classroom. This will help you become more comfortable with the system and help you anticipate problems and successes your students might have."
This snippet comes from the handout titled, "Introduction." For the complete set of training and student handouts, see:
Teaching in the Computer Classroom


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