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Registration for the 2022 North American Vasa opens Friday, October 15, 2021. But it's not going to be the Vasa you expected in 2021, or even the Vasa that was run in 2020.
The 2021 Vasa was going hosting the first major lower peninsula Skiathon race - a classic leg followed immediately by a skate leg. Those plans were ruined when COVID-19 forced the race weekend's cancellation.
Skiathlon plans were dropped for 2022, with the Vasa reverting back to the traditional Saturday skate events and Sunday classic events. But unlike the 2020 Vasa, 2022 drops the skate marathon distance - Saturday's marquee event will be the 27k George Kuhn Half Marathon Freestyle. Sunday's feature race will be the 15k Lombard Loppet Classic.
The 2022 North American Vasa now consists of the following cross country ski races:
Saturday's 27k skate event and Sunday's 15k classic event are designated Michigan Cup senior points races. It's unclear yet whether the 6k high school race on Sunday will be granted Michigan Cup points since the high school championships are being held in the upper peninsula the same weekend. And the shorter 15k skate race is being considered for partial Michigan Cup Points.
Vasa President Gussie Peterson just released more details about the 2022 North American Vasa:
After Covid canceled our event last year, our energetic Board is chomping at the bit to get the show on the road again. Please plan to join us for the 46th year of the North American Vasa, February 12 & 13, 2022!
We do have some exciting updates for you. Read on….
We were sad to bid farewell to John Roe, who did the heavy lifting as race director for the past 3+ years. Lucky us, he continues to serve on the Board as the Fat Bike Race Director. But we are excited to announce that we have someone able and willing to fill his big shoes. Janice Davidson, from North Mitten Events, has taken over the helm. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management and her background includes 20 years in resort management and event planning. She is also a certified EMT, Wilderness First Responder and (get this!) a raptor ambassador (bird nerd). In short, we are in good hands. For a full look at her, check this out: https://nordicskiracer.com/news.asp?NewsID=16410
We are very grateful for the continued support of Serra Subaru of TC, co-title sponsor, and our NEW co-title sponsor, Huntington Bank. We simply could not do it without their financial support. Please consider doing business with them and THANK them for their community involvement!
And as always, the sooner you register, the cheaper the rate. You have until October 31 to get the cheapest rate, and if you attend the Vasa Ski Club Ski Swap on October 16, 10-1:00 at Brick Wheels, you can pick up a coupon for an additional $5 off major races. Don’t plan to register onsite this year. It ain’t happening. Registration will be entirely online, and the deadline is Wednesday, February 9, 6:00pm. Don’t be left out in the cold!
Who knows what this elusive bug will be up to come February. One measure we are taking is to not offer onsite registration to minimize racer and volunteer contacts and the possibility of a covid exposure. There may be other anti-covid measures depending on the pandemic situation. TBD as we get closer to race time.
Saturday’s races will include 27K & 15K freestyle ski races, and 35K and 17K fat bike races.
Sunday will feature 16K & 6K classic races. A 6K classic or freestyle ski tour will also be offered, as well as our second annual 6K snowshoe race. You may notice that we have slimmed down our ski race offerings. There’s a method to this madness – we are hoping to create more excitement by funneling the ski racers to the most competitive events, the 27K freestyle on Saturday and the 15K classic on Sunday. These have been our most popular races.
Doing both of these events puts you into the Michigan Cup Challenge where you get a registration discount. NEW! this year – the top three male and female Michigan Cup Challenge winners get a wad of real money! You don’t need to be on a Michigan Cup team to be eligible.
The Collegiate Challenge will also be back, and any college kid can join the action. This involves skiing the 15K freestyle + classic races.
In the past, you self-seeded, picking the wave you thought was appropriate for your race speed. This time, we are getting more scientific (Yay, science!). Wave placement will be based on the estimated finish time that the registrant enters into RunSignUp when they register for the event. Estimated finish times will be rank-ordered from lowest to highest and then used to place racers in the appropriate wave. For example, if the first wave has 50 slots, the 50 fastest times will be placed in the first wave. First time racers can review previous year's results at https://vasa.org/results to help determine a reasonable estimated finish time.
So that’s the skinny for 2022! Regular updates and more information are forthcoming. To register and get the full scoop, see www.vasa.org.


Summit announces final 'Twilight' release date
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Summit Entertainment will release the fifth and final "Twilight" film, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2," on November 16, 2012.
According to Variety, the date will be almost a full year after Summit releases "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1" on November 18, 2011.
Shooting will begin on the "Breaking Dawn" films this fall in Vancouver and Baton Rouge, La., and will continue over the next year.
Bill Condon will direct the final book in author Stephenie Meyer's four-book vampire series.
"Breaking Dawn" centers on the mortal Bella and the vampire Edward being married, and Bella giving birth to a half-vampire, half-human daughter, Renesmee.
Stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will reprise their roles.
The franchise has grossed more than $1.6 billion in worldwide box office.
Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Meyer are producing. Melissa Rosenberg has adapted each book and is working on the fourth.


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President Trump to visit today
President Donald Trump is coming to Fayetteville on Monday to hold one of his Keep America Great rallies and to encourage people to vote for Republican Dan Bishop on Tuesday in the special 9th District congressional election.
Here’s what you need to know:
Where and when?
The event is set to start at 7 p.m. at the Crown Expo Center, which is in the Crown Complex at 1960 Coliseum Drive. Doors open at 4 p.m.
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General admission tickets were being issued for free. If they are still available, order them online at donaldjtrump.com/events/sep-noca-2019/.
You need a cellphone number to register. No more than two tickets per phone number may be registered.
Will it sell out?
The Expo Center can seat up to 7,000 people, according to the website of The Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau. But the amount of seating could be smaller, depending on how it is configured.
It’s not publicly known how many seats will be set up for this event. You may want to arrive early to ensure that you can get in.
What about the airport?
The event was originally supposed to be at the Fayetteville Regional Airport. On Friday the Trump campaign announced the event was moved to the Crown Expo Center.
What’s this election?
North Carolina is holding a special election for the 9th Congressional District because authorities found evidence of fraud involving absentee ballots in the 2018 election.
The 9th district runs from Fayetteville to Charlotte. The 9th District seat has been vacant since the beginning of the year when the term of the prior congressman ended.
The candidates are Bishop for the Republicans, Dan McCready for the Democrats, Allen Smith for the Green Party and Jeff Scott for the Libertarians.
What’s McCready doing?
McCready has scheduled a get-out-the-vote effort from noon to 3 p.m. in Fayetteville. As of Friday, the location had not been announced.
What about Trump Jr.?
The president’s son, Donald Trump Jr., is visiting the home of Terry Hutchens on Monday afternoon for a private reception to raise money for Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. Tillis is running for re-election in 2020.
Staff writer Paul Woolverton can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org or 910-486-3512.

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Reedy Fork area to get $2.7M fire station
The city of Greensboro purchased a 3.3-acre plot at U.S. 29 and Reedy Fork Road and will select a contractor to build a $2.7 million fire station there.
The station, designed by Greensboro architect Tom Moreau, is expected to be completed by fall 2013 and will have a staff of 15 firefighters, with the Greensboro Fire Department hiring to fill those positions in the spring, according to Chief Greg Grayson.
Bond funding for the fire station was approved by voters in 2006, but selecting a site has been hampered by environmental concerns. An earlier site on Reedy Fork Parkway was abandoned because of contamination issues and the cost of remediation.
“Our people live a third of their lives in the fire station, so we couldn’t put them on contaminated soil,” Grayson said.
The city purchased the land, which is adjacent to the Reedy Fork Ranch PART park-and-ride lot, for $300,000 from Reedy Fork East LLC, a corporation associated with the former Starmount Co.
Once open, the 10,000-square-foot station will serve an area now covered by the department’s Station 14 on Summit Avenue and by Guilford County Fire District 13, which will continue to provide support.
The N.C. Department of Transportation is planning to redesign and realign the U.S. 29-Reedy Fork Parkway interchange nearby. Grayson said the fire station plans could accommodate any of the intersection designs.
The $119 million Greensboro Eastern Loop project will pass south of the intersection, which Dan Lynch, president of the Greensboro Economic Development Alliance, said will help boost development in northeast Greensboro.
Across U.S. 29 from the fire station site is 320 acres of land owned by Reedy Fork Associates, a group including members of the former Starmount Co., that is being marketed as an industrial park.
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IRA Fees May be Tax Deductible
By Marvin Rotenberg, IRA Technical Expert
Ever wonder if the fees you pay your bank, broker, or insurance company for your IRA could be income tax deductible?
Under certain circumstances, you can deduct an IRA trustee's administrative fees that are billed separately (and paid by you) in connection with your IRA. These expenses must be ordinary and necessary. You cannot separately deduct disguised IRA contributions or capital expenditures such as brokers commissions that you must add to the cost of securities you buy through brokers. Deductible trustee fees are not subject to the annual dollar limit on contributions you can make to an IRA. You can deduct them as a miscellaneous deduction on Schedule A (Form 1040). The deduction is subject to the 2% of adjusted gross income limit.
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RaveLibrary JournalIn her engrossing account of this era and the people who did more than simply report facts, Cohen successfully interweaves international events with personal histories, creating a narrative that is well-crafted and comprehensively researched. Based on the voluminous published works of Gunther, Knickerbocker, Sheehan, and Thompson—as well as their letters, notes, diaries, and journals and those of their families, friends, and colleagues—the resulting history is both unique and memorable ... Highly recommended for readers who enjoy biographies, modern history, and politics.
PanLibrary JournalWhile Chudleigh’s story has the makings of a very good period-piece dramedy, it is less successful as a deeply researched historical biography. In addition to recounting Chudleigh’s many escapades, Ostler attempts to find the origin of the duchess’s behavior and motivations; she superficially links them to an unhappy childhood, an ill-defined personality disorder, celebrity, and early feminism in a patriarchal misogynist society. Readers will need a great deal of tolerance to wade through the book’s anecdotes of the rich behaving badly ... Pass.
Harald Jähner tr. Shaun Whiteside
RaveLibrary JournalDeeply researched while at the same time eminently readable, this book successfully presents an engrossing social, political, economic, and cultural perspective on an important era that is often overlooked in traditional history texts ... Highly recommended for readers of modern European political and cultural history, especially those with little knowledge of the period.
RaveLibrary Journal... a skillfully crafted narrative interweaving one family\'s story with larger events while also considering complex themes of memory, guilt, and accountability. The author\'s fast-paced writing reads like a novel, and she includes family recipes and photographs that add a personal touch to an already intimate story ... A must-read work of narrative nonfiction that\'s highly recommended for readers of memoirs or 20th-century European history.
PositiveLibrary JournalIt is a telling narrative of the excesses and pettiness of an unchecked aristocracy and its privilege. The inclusion of archival photographs, letters, and maps help to offer a better understanding of the era ... Dense with detail, this comprehensive work requires some knowledge or interest in this specific period of French history.
RaveLibrary JournalKavanagh has constructed a riveting tale that is both deeply researched and unforgettable. The sensational events leading up to and following the trials and executions of those directly involved in the assassinations sharply brought into focus a long history of bloodshed, oppression, and injustice that also touched many of the Victorian era’s political notables, including Queen Victoria, prime minister William Gladstone, and Irish nationalist Charles Parnell. As the book’s action shifts from Ireland to England, then to North America and South Africa, it skillfully tells a complex story of ambition, conspiracy, betrayal, and coercion that was centuries in the making, with implications that reach to the 21st century ... Expertly blending history and true crime, this is an essential read for anyone wanting to understand modern Irish history. Kavanagh’s writing is engaging from start to finish.
PositiveLibrary JournalAlthough the details about the history and mechanics of early Renaissance book production, such as ink manufacture and distribution supply chains, might be tedious in another work, here they add to the depth and enjoyment of the story. The result is a narrative about a man and his books, and so much more, including the origins and history of the Frankfurt Book Fair and the influence of Johannes Gutenberg and his printing press on the arc of history ... Standout narrative nonfiction that will engage bibliophiles and readers who enjoy historical nonfiction.
PositiveLibrary Journal... fascinating ... Based on more than a decade of research, Batalion’s work presents a largely unacknowledged story of nearly unimaginable heroism in the face of horror. Utilizing memoirs, diaries, testimonies, and interviews of Holocaust survivors, the volume features complicated stories that have resonance and relevance. Of particular interest is Battalion’s discussion of not only her research and personal interest in the histories of the women and their families but also of the equally complex and nuanced meanings of female empowerment and resistance and what that means for succeeding generations ... Recommended for readers of World War II history and women’s and Jewish studies.
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PositiveLibrary JournalTaraborrelli engagingly presents the background and stories of these three women ... Using public records, memoirs, interviews, and secondhand sources, the author portrays the women of the Bush family as far more interesting, and occasionally more ambitious, than the men ... Similar to Taraborrelli\'s other books, this is a gossipy read for those who enjoy biography.
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RaveLibrary JournalNative Londoner and Frormer London Times editor Jenkins (A Short History of England) brings a deep and abiding love, along with some despair, for his city to this appealing story of its unique and chaotic growth. He describes pivotal moments in the city’s history, including the Great Fire of London in 1666, and the impact of the Great War. He also doesn’t shy away from historical and contemporary accounts of racism and jingoism within the city and England itself. Readers will appreciate the selected illustrations and maps that accompany the text ... In addition to providing an enjoyable urban history that accurately and affectionately captures the fabric and character of London history, this account also serves as an optimal guide for armchair travelers.
RaveLibrary JournalNasaw does a masterful job of bringing to light the lasting individual and global consequences of policies and attitudes surrounding the last million ... A thought-provoking, highly recommended perspective on a complex and largely overlooked people and period of modern history.
PositiveLibrary JournalRecommended for general readers who enjoy aviation, technology, and business histories.
PositiveLibrary JournalTreachery, disguise, capture, and imprisonment—the scandal surrounding an ill-fated 19th-century French insurrection—is all the more captivating in this factual retelling ... Based on memoirs, contemporary newspaper reports, archival documents, and secondary sources, this tumultuous but largely forgotten period of French history is effectively reexamined.
MixedLibrary Journal... meticulously researched and detailed ... Throughout, Shlaes subtly endorses capitalism as the remedy, and though some readers may be receptive to her interpretation of these historical events, political figures, and policies of the period, others will disagree ... While far from a polemical text, Shlaes’s work raises a point of view that represents a specific spectrum of economic ideology; for readers who share the author’s beliefs.
Jean Edward Smith
PositiveLibrary JournalBased on a close reading of memoirs by many of the key figures profiled, Smith dramatically presents a historical biography of a defining moment in time ... A fitting celebration and remembrance marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of France and Paris. Recommended for readers of military history.
PositiveLibrary JournalRelying on the king\'s memoirs, as well as an array of secondary sources, Wilkinson...focuses more on the skirmishes among the aristocracy, glorious military campaigns, and romantic liaisons of Louis\'s reign than the administrative or economic functions of state. What is lacking in academic tone and research, however, is more than made up for by a historical account that is both entertaining and informative ... An enjoyable read for armchair history fans, especially those with an interest in the golden age of monarchy.

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UBC SPARC is offering criteria and editorial reviews of MSFHR I2C applications on a first come first serve basis. Please see SPARC website for details. – NEW
Canadian Student Health Research Forum: Travel Award Description: The aim of the CSHRF is to provide a venue for the networking, research exposure and recognition of Canada’s most promising research trainees in the health sciences. Universities have been invited on nominate their top PhD students in health sciences for participation in the forum. A limited number of invited participants will also receive travel award funding from CIHR. Amount: See website Duration: n/a Eligibility: PhD students Deadline: Before Mar 15, check with your Graduate Program
UBC VP Research & Innovation: Research Facility Support Grant Description: Provides support for the operation, maintenance, repairs or upgrades of equipment used in UBC facilities to support research. Amount: $50,000 Duration: 1 year Eligibility: Faculty Deadline: Mar 15
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation: Spinal Cord Injury Psychosocial Research Description: Supports research to address the critical gaps of knowledge within the field of spinal cord injury research in order to improve therapeutic interventions and disseminate best industry practices. Amount: Up to $400,000 Duration: Up to 3 years Eligibility: Postdoc/Faculty Deadline: Mar 25 (LOI)
UBC Faculty of Medicine: Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship Description: Supports MD or PhD graduates in Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, or associated disciplines carrying out research on the biochemical or genetic aspects of intellectual developmental disorders or other neurological disorders. Amount: $20,400 Duration: 1 year Eligibility: Postdocs Deadline: Mar 29
National Psoriasis Foundation: 2019 Bridge Grants Description: Supports researchers who have submitted an exemplary but unfunded K-type (career development) or R-type application to the National Institutes of Health or similar funding body, with a focus on psoriatic disease or related co-morbidities. Amount: Up to $100,000 Duration: 1 year Eligibility: Faculty Deadline: Apr 15
Canadian Cancer Society: Impact Grants Description: Supports significant progression in cancer research programs that are anywhere in the continuum from basic, high impact discovery to translational work of direct relevance to the clinic and beyond. Amount: Up to $1.5M Duration: Up to 5 years Eligibility: Faculty Deadline: Apr 19 (LOI)
Weston Brain Institute: Rapid Response: Canada 2019 (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s & Related Diseases) Description: Provides seed funding for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research projects on neurodegenerative diseases of aging. Amount: Up to $300,000 Duration: Up to 18 months Eligibility: Faculty Deadline: LOI extended from Mar 13 to May 15 (Parkinson’s and related), Apr 1 (Alzheimer’s and related)
Health Employers Association of BC: BC Health Care Awards
Presented by HEABC, the BC Health Care Awards were created in 2007 to celebrate excellence and innovation in BC’s health care community by recognizing deserving teams that are improving health care delivery in BC and individuals whose achievements and actions inspire those around them. Award categories recognize innovative health models, workplace health initiatives, collaborative problem-solving and outstanding individual achievements. | Nomination deadline: Mar 15
NSERC: E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship – NEW
Each year, NSERC awards up to six, two-year E.W. R. Steacie Memorial Fellowships to scientists at a Canadian university or affiliated research institution. The Fellows are relieved of teaching and administrative duties so that they can devote all of their time and energy to research. The Fellowship includes a contribution to the university in the amount of $125,000 per year toward the fellow’s salary. | UBC Internal deadline: Mar 19
McGill University: Louis and Artur Lucian Award for Research in Circulatory Diseases – NEW
The Louis and Artur Lucian Award for Research in Circulatory Diseases is designed to honor outstanding research in the field of circulatory diseases. This prestigious award is accompanied by a monetary award of $70,000 CAD. | Nomination deadline: Mar 22
Event: UBC Centre for Blood Research Seminar Series – NEW Description: Seminar by the Dr. Dimitri Simberg, Associate Professor, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, entitled “The 99%: Mechanisms of immune clearance of nanomaterials after systematic administration“. Date & Time: Mar 6, 12-1pm Location: LSC3, Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver
Event: UBC Department of Dermatology – Annual UBC Skin Research Day Description: Each year the UBC Department of Dermatology and Skin Science hosts the Skin Research Day during which original papers on a variety of topics including skin cancer, hair, immunology, photobiology, genomics, wound healing and educational research are presented. The integration of multiple health profession groups (medical, nursing) and trainees at different levels is a major strength of this event. Date: Mar 9 Register: Email firstname.lastname@example.org for details.
Event: UBC SPARC Office – MSFHR Health Professional Investigator (HP-I) Open House Description: SPARC will be offering three open house sessions for HP-I applicants. 1:1 consultations will be available in 15-minute timeslots on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates & Times: Mar 20 and 21; 1-4pm Location: UBC Vancouver or VGH Diamond Health Care Centre Register: Registration details available here
Event: UBC Centre for Blood Research – 8th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium Description: Highlights for this full-day symposium include keynote presentations on the topics of red blood cell biology, patient blood management, new developments in platelet products, the appropriate use of blood and blood products and cellular therapies. Date & Time: Apr 3; 7:15am-6:30pm Location: UBC Robston Square Theatre, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver Register: Register here. Note: Call for abstracts; deadline for submissions is Mar 18
Event: UBC VP Research & Innovation – Friesen Prize Lecture – NEW Description: Lecture presented by Dr. David Naylor, Emeritus President, University of Toronto, and recipient of the 2018 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research, entitled “The long road to precision healthcare – with a short detour into AI“. Date & Time: Apr 9; 4-5pm; reception to follow Location: Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver Register: Please RSVP at https://research.ubc.ca/davidnaylor
Event: UBC Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences – 15th D. Harold Copp Lecture – NEW Description: Lecture presented by Dr. Gökhan S. Hotamişligil, MD, PhD, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, entitled “Metabolic biology of the endoplasmic reticulum in health and disease“. Date & Time: Apr 16; 4pm Location: LSC2, Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver
This new program is designed to encourage and facilitate Faculty of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellows in transitioning to professional positions in teaching, research, business, or clinical settings through self-directed formalized training and career development activities. Additionally, the program will provide semi-annual social networking events for Postdoctoral Fellows to meet with and get to know their colleagues working in other research sites throughout UBC.
PoRR is a repository of patient-oriented research (POR) projects with the aim of connecting interested undergraduate students with ongoing projects at UBC. If you are a PI looking for a suitable undergraduate trainee to work on your POR project, or if you are a trainee interested in gaining experience on a research project where patient engagement has been prioritized, please visit porr.med.ubc.ca for more information.
This annual event is designed to showcase the diverse and innovative research work of Faculty of Medicine research trainees and recent senior faculty prize awardees, as well as to provide a venue for the building of new connections and collaborations throughout the Faculty and at all levels. We are currently accepting applications from all Faculty of Medicine research trainees that would like to be considered for an oral presentation (deadline March 20) or a poster presentation (deadline April 25, or once all spots have been filled).

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Living a healthy lifestyle could dramatically reduce the risk of developing dementia - according to a major piece of new research. A study of more than two thousand middle-aged men in Caerphilly found the risk can be cut by 60 percent.
Exercise was the key factor but cutting out on drinking alcohol and smoking, as well as eating more healthy food could also have a huge impact. Our correspondent Carole Green reports.
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Brooklyn’s Middle Schools Are Deeply Segregated — But They Don’t Have To Be
In theory, any student who lives in District 15’s borders — which include not only the well-heeled Park Slope and Carroll Gardens neighborhoods, but also working-class Red Hook and Sunset Park — can attend the Big Three. In practice, the schools are dominated by a subset of families: At the Big Three, over 50 percent of students are white, and less than 30 percent come from low-income families. At the other nine middle schools, just 10 percent of students are white, and more than 80 percent are poor.
That divide highlights a harsh truth about the sources of school segregation in New York City.
Many people, including Mayor de Blasio, point to segregated neighborhoods as the cause of separate schools. In fact, many of the city’s school zones and districts encompass a mix of families. And by opening up every school to any family in a district, “school choice” systems like the one in District 15 offer a golden opportunity to override divided neighborhoods and make schools integrated.
Instead, district parents, schools, and officials have made choices that reinforce segregation.

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Labour divisions over the role of private companies in the NHS re-emerged last night as a former minister said treatment should be delivered by whoever offered “the highest quality care”.
Lord Ara Darzi, the former health minister, spoke out after Andy Burnham, the shadow health secretary, had stepped up his claims that the Tories would sell off chunks of the NHS.
“I believe we should prefer the providers who deliver the highest quality care, whether they be public, private or not-for-profit,” Lord Darzi told BBC Newsnight. “If the debate doesn’t focus on the quality of care, then every patient and every clinician will know that the real argument about what matters has already been lost.”
It comes after two Blairite former cabinet ministers warned that…


"Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay Come Mr. DJ, won't you turn the music up? It goes 1 by 1, even 2 by 2. Everybody in the floor let me show you how we do." On a recent Friday afternoon at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio on Old State Road in Brookfield, about half a dozen boys and girls were moving their arms and legs to the beat of "Pon de Replay," the hit hip-hop song by artist Rihanna. The students were taking ZumbAtomic, the new Zumba class for kids ages 7 and up. ZumbAtomic has the same elements as adult Zumba, which combines Latin dance moves with aerobics, said Lynda Muir, 44, of Brookfield, a certified Zumba instructor and overseer of the studio's fitness classes. The only difference is that it has been specially designed with young people in mind. Each song during the 45-minute class is limited to only three or four easy-to-follow dance moves. Prior to each new song, "we take a minute to go over the steps we'll be doing to make sure everyone understands them," said ZumbAtomic instructor Kiersten Lynch, 15, who is teaching the class. Students learn steps from salsa, samba, cha cha, and swing dances. The class also incorporates tap dancing and drum moves, as well as moves from "The Hand Jive" and "The Shuffle" "If you like to dance, this is a great class to take," said student Adriana Mercaldo, 9, of Brookfield, who also studies tap, lyrical and jazz dance. Adriana said she finds the most challenging part of the class to be "learning the steps and trying to get them right." "This class is a lot of fun. You can jump around and be with your friends," said 11-year-old Patrick Rynkiewicz of New Milford, who also takes karate and skiing. "Whenever my face turns red, I know I've worked up a sweat." "A class like this provides kids with a great way to develop coordination. It keeps them healthy and teaches them responsibility, because they have to follow the teacher and be sure to arrive on time," said Patrick's father, Sal Rynkiewicz. "One of the best benefits of the class is getting Patrick away from the computer," he added. Aside from "Pon De Replay," other popular songs played in ZumbAtomic include "Say Hey" by Michael Franti, "Who let the dogs out" by Baha Men; "Cupid Shuffle" by Cupid; and "Candyman" by Christina Aguilera. Zane Lynch, 12, said he likes ZumbAtomic because he is able to do the moves by himself. "This is my third class, and I've already noticed I don't get tired as easily in my gym class at school. I can do sprints easier," he said. "This class really builds up my endurance. The more I do it, the easier it gets." Unlike aerobics classes, which tend to be dominated by females, "ZumbAtomic has attracted both boys and girls equally because of the hip-hop element to it. It provides a great cardiovascular workout, and the kids get so into it. I try to incorporate a new move with each class," said Kiersten, a Newtown resident. Eventually, Kiersten said, she plans to "get the kids involved in doing some of the choreography for each song, so they'll feel like they're part of the routine." The ZumbAtomic program was launched in September at the Zumba Convention 2009 in Orlando, Fla. Kiersten said she knew the class would be a hit "after watching so many kids see their parents taking Zumba and hearing them say that it looks like fun." "Just like the adults," Muir said, "the kids can shake it too."


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“If we change the way we think, we will change the way we feel.”* The more we think of God, the more we want His ways. Without the Holy Spirit, good things become twisted, perverted, and abused. But, WITH the Holy Spirit, our bad ways begin to transform into good, right and true thoughts and actions (Ephesians 5:9).
5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 119 was written by King David. He was a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). Here is what he wrote about keeping our ways pure:
9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
Is it possible for a person to stay on the path of purity? How can he/she maintain it for a lifetime? Yes! By living according to the word of the LORD daily.
10 I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
How do we live according to His word? By seeking Him with all our heart, soul, mind and with all our strength. The promise is that He will guide us and keep us on the right path. When we do wander off, He will bring us back to the straight and narrow road. Hopefully, it will require only a minor course correction. If not, then we may get caught in a loop of rebellion. This loop will continue until we are willing to look up and acknowledge His Lordship in our lives. King Nebuchadnezzar is a perfect example of this truth, Daniel 4:26-34.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
Our souls train our hearts by filling our minds with the word of God. Hiding God’s word in our hearts is vital to all believers. If a believer wants to move up to being a follower (living a victorious Christian life), then he/she will memorize Scripture. It’s not necessary to memorize it verbatim or even its address, but that we know the gist of it (a paraphrase) and at least the book in which it is found. Context helps.
12 Praise be to you, Lord;
teach me your decrees.
13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
14 I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
Praise to the LORD engenders a submissive spirit and a willing heart. We are eager to do what is good, which is whatever He says. What does He say? “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,” Colossians 3:16. We implore God to teach us His decrees and statutes of righteous living. Otherwise, there is NO WAY to really learn them.
15 I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
16 I delight in your decrees
We “set our face like flint” (Isaiah 50:7) to keep His commands first and foremost in our minds and hearts. We meditate on them; we delight in them–can you feel the enthusiasm and joy that Jesus feels when His children walk in truth (3 John 1:4)?
I will not neglect your word.
“I WILL NOT NEGLECT YOUR WORD.” Really? Will you vow to keep this promise? The Holy Spirit will assist you in keeping your vow by reminding you, prompting you and convicting you about it constantly. Sound annoying? IT’S NOT! WE are interacting with the God of the universe!
Computers typically don’t erase old data; they just overwrite it. This process is EXACTLY what we need to do with our minds: Overwrite old ways of thinking with God’s words. Not only will they give us a new way of thinking, they are ALIVE with the Spirit of God! He talks to us even as we read His words. Hebrews 4:12-13.
It boils down to this question: Are you really interested in being like your LORD Jesus Christ? Then you will do anything and everything necessary to learn His ways, His likes and dislikes, His character traits, His convictions and what He considers important. Let’s see, what’s important to Jesus? “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” John 17:17. Folks, it doesn’t get any plainer than that!
LORD, I pray that You will sanctify us according to our reading and study of Your word. I pray that we all will be on fire when we get through with our Bibles! I know that there will come a day when I will wish I read more, studied more, and memorized more of Your words. May I begin NOW changing that outcome. May my readers join me in this endeavor. Bless them, LORD, with Your presence and sense of pleasure as they read Your word. Amen.

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I have clients that ask me how they can push away a negative feeling. No one likes pain. No one wants to suffer. Naturally, the inclination is to avoid it, or push it away. But, how well does that work?
Positive thinkers suggest a method of “breathing out” emotional pain and negativity, and then “breathing in” joy and positivity. However, unless there is a transmuting force, it’s like having a shadow that continues to follow close behind. And, if you are afraid of your emotional pain, then it appears like a shadow that is chasing you.
Do you remember being a child and discovering your shadow for the first time? Do you remember running, and then looking over your shoulder to find the grey mass following you? Was there any way to avoid it? In your youth, you might have valiantly tried, but after you could run no more and the shadow was still there, you accepted its presence. No longer antagonistic to it, the fear dissipated. Then the shadow became a friend.
Our journey with pain can be similar. Emotional pain is natural. It needs to be understood and accepted. When the feeling is accepted, then suddenly the quality of the pain starts changing. You are no longer antagonistic to it, and because you are no longer antagonistic to it, you can welcome it into your heart as you would a friend. That’s when the magic happens!
The heart is a transforming force. Every spiritual tradition has its own beautiful method for entering and working with the heart. Some see the heart as a heavenly garden or secret sanctuary, an opened lotus or sacred fire. Poets and musicians help us with metaphorical imagery to enter the heart. I am reminded of Krishna Das’ lyrical reference of the heart as being as wide as the world. Indeed, the energetic heart is deep and wide. For me, that evokes images of the ocean and there is an inner urge to want to dive right in. Are you ready to jump?
Visualize your heart as an ocean of Love--deep, vast and endless. See your individuated self on its shore covered in sand. Each grain represents a heavy emotion or negativity that you are carrying. Name each category of emotion, and feel it. Accept each fully as being a part of your overall journey. It’s okay. You are okay. The journey through these emotions has helped make your energetic being deep and wide. Do not judge your emotions or how much sand is covering you. Run out to meet the Divine and plunge head first into the waters. Each wave purifies and cleanses you. Then float on your back in the pinkish-gold ocean of light allowing God’s love and grace to move in and through you. Experience being in your God, and your God being in you. It’s a process of transmutation in which the old goes and the new arrives, the mind disappears and the heart functions in its totality. As this occurs, the rhythmic rocking of the waves brings a renewed feeling of safety, a return to the cosmic womb, and the fears are gone. Then life is a benediction.
This feeling overflows you, your life, and goes out into the world. Realize that you are no longer pushing away or avoiding, but actively seeking out. With a deep sense of compassion, breath in all the miseries and suffering of beings everywhere—past, present and future. Watch them absorb into the endless ocean of light. As you breathe out, share joy, bliss and compassion. Pour yourself and your blessings into existence.
This process of transmutations allows you to become the love and compassion that changes the world. On the spiritual journey, trying to push away a painful emotion is fruitless. Can you push away a shadow? No, but if you choose to, you can make it a friend!

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July in the metro area, dramaturgically, means writer Neil LaBute is coming to visit, to oversee new work for the sixth edition of the LaBute New Theater Festival presented by St. Louis Actors’ Studio (STLAS).
Several years back, after corresponding with the controversial playwright, STLAS founder and producing director William Roth struck a responsive chord with LaBute when he mounted the inaugural LaBute New Theater Festival at The Gaslight Theater in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood in 2013.
For that first festival and every year since, LaBute has contributed an original work to be performed throughout the (mostly) monthlong festival’s run. This year’s effort by LaBute, titled The Fourth Reich, involves a monologue presented by a man who shares his views on a particular artist/politician and how history has affected his legacy.
The Fourth Reich will be staged with three other plays in the first set of the festival, from July 6 to 15, and then again with three different new plays in the second set, from July 20 to 29. STLAS solicits entries to the festival, which customarily – and impressively – number between 200 and 400 annually. Submissions for each year’s festival are accepted only from October through December of the previous calendar year.
Roth and LaBute, in their correspondence, learned they share similar ideas about theater. Furthermore, LaBute enjoys working with smaller troupes like STLAS. The playwright liked Roth’s idea of the LaBute New Theater Festival and agreed to contribute an original work for the inaugural edition.
Each year, LaBute also strives to attend the festival, which focuses on “reaching out to emerging playwrights,” says Roth. This year, he’s scheduled to attend the Friday, July 6, opening-night production, as well as the high school play readings on Saturday morning, July 7.
In addition to LaBute and Roth, the festival’s creative team comprises actor/professor Nathan Bush, actress/teacher Emily Baker, actress Andra Harkins, writer/arts administrator Ann Haubrich, actor/director Michael Hogan, teacher/novelist Edward Scott Ibur, actor/teacher/director John Pierson, documentary film editor and script development editor Julie B. Schoettley, actress/writer/director/professor Elizabeth Helman and teacher/STLAS associate director Patrick Huber.
Finalists for Set 1 (July 6-15) of the 2018 festival follow:
- The Fourth Reich by LaBute, directed by John Pierson
- Shut Up and Dance by Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich (Montclair, New Jersey), directed by Wendy Greenwood
- Advantage God by Norman Kline (New York City), directed by Pierson
- Hipster Noir by James McLindon (Northampton, Massachusetts), directed by Pierson
Finalists for Set 2 (July 20-29) include the following:
- The Fourth Reich by LaBute
- Unabridged by Sean Abley (Los Angeles), directed by Ryan Foizey
- The Gettier Problem by Michael Long (Alexandria, Virginia), directed by Greenwood
- The Process by Peter McDonough (Chicago), directed by Foizey
Winning plays written by high school students follow:
- Prodigal by Sydney Cimarolli (Webster Groves High School senior)
- This Is Piracy by Erica O’Brien (Webster Groves High School senior)
- Our Last Kiss by Nick Kime (John Burroughs School senior)
- In Utero by Ann Zhang (John Burroughs School sophomore)
Notably, Blumenthal-Ehrlich ranks as a repeat finalist, following the presentation of her earlier effort, Sacred Space, in the 2017 festival. The plays written by high school students will be presented as readings at The Gaslight Theater on July 7 at 11 a.m. Admission to those readings will be free.
Three years ago, Roth expanded the festival by taking a version of it to New York City in January 2016. The festival returned there in both January 2017 and January 2018, again featuring new pieces by LaBute. The well-attended performances in New York have been held each year at 59E59 Theaters (whose name derives from its location at 59 E. 59th St. in the Big Apple).
“We are thrilled that Neil will be working with us again,” Roth says. “Lending his name and talents to foster new works in the theater is just another example of his generosity and commitment to the arts, and we could not be more proud to host this ongoing event.”
Performances take place at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays at The Gaslight Theater. Tickets cost $30 for students and seniors, with $35 general-admission tickets for adults available for purchase by calling 1-800-982-2787 or by visiting ticketmaster.com or the theater box office an hour prior to performances.


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We love crafts which involve upcycling, and have a lovely friend who often furnishes us with posh magazines which we wouldn’t necessarily buy for ourselves.
By pulling sheets from the magazines, you can build up a collage library of colours, and patterns which make for fabulous materials for creating collage with children – it’s a great free resource, and the kids enjoy finding and using eyes, lips, ears too to create fun characters as well as more original fashion pieces such as these wonderful models featured here.
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Russian army has ordered 132 T-14 tanks & T-15 Armata infantry fighting vehicles
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The Russian Defense Ministry has concluded 32 state contracts worth over 130 billion rubles with Russian defense enterprises, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said at the Army-2018 forum.
T-14 Armata main battle tank at Army-2018 International Military Technical Forum, Moscow Region, Moscow. (Picture source Army Recognition)
The Russian Defense Ministry and the UralVagonZavod (UVZ) Company have signed a contract for delivering 132 T-14 tanks and T-15 Armata infantry fighting vehicles. According to Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko, the first nine Armata vehicles will arrive in the troops this year.
"As for now we have signed a contract for 132 T-14 tanks and T-15 IFVs. We are going to receive the first nine vehicles this year," he said. All the deliveries are supposed to be completed before 2021.
The development of the T-14 Armata was launched in 2013, followed by the delivery of a first prototype in 2015. The T-14 Armata was unveiled for the first time to the public during the military parade in Moscow for the Victory Day, May 9, 2015. The T-14 Armata is equipped with an unmanned turret and all the crew is located at the front of the hull. The new unmanned remote turret of Armata T-14 is equipped with a new generation of 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore gun with an automatic loader and 32 rounds ready to use.
The T-15 BMP Armata is the latest generation of AIFV (Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle) developed and manufactured by the Russian Defense Industry. The T-15 BMP is fitted with an unmanned turret located at the rear of the vehicle, designed and manufactured by the Defense Company KBP. According to Russian military experts, the turret is equipped with one 30mm 2A42 automatic cannon as main armament. Second armament of the vehicle includes a PKTM 7,62mm machine gun and two anti-tank guided missile Kornet-D launchers mounted on each side of the turret.


An overachieving overdrive that gets way bigger than its name suggests.
Sweet balanced crunch tones. Dynamic. Sparkling, full, and clean at attenuated guitar volume. High-quality build.
Great Eastern FX Small Speaker Overdrive
Overdrive pedals don’t often set my world alight—even great ones. But I’ve spent a month with the England-built Great Eastern FX Small Speaker Overdrive, and it remains attached to the other end of my coil-y cable. Ostensibly, the Small Speaker is meant to be a variation on the tweed-Fender-Champ-in-a-box theme. However, both the pedal’s name and the Champ associations fail to do justice to how large and alive it sounds and feels tethered to a bigger amp.
For one thing, the Small Speaker has more headroom and low-end ballast than a hot, wide-open tweed Champ. You can certainly summon the focus and midrange-y punch that makes that amp a star in front of a microphone. But thanks to the Small Speaker’s excellent EQ, you can also conjure a substantial measure of tuneful low end that is a perfect counterweight to its open, aerated highs and mids, and makes this little pedal a wrecking ball.
The Small Speaker is also super dynamic. If you set the pedal up for a crunchy, high-gain setting, it gets much cleaner at attenuated guitar volumes—not sort of clean and thin, or slightly crunchy, but full-bodied and sparklingly clean. This characteristic, among many others, makes it a dream pairing for a black-panel Fender. I’ve had the black-panel Tremolux used for this review for decades. It’s flat-out my favorite amp. But in all that time, I don’t ever remember it sounding quite as sweetly crunchy as it does when hooked up to the Small Speaker Overdrive. What an impressive little pedal.
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Megadeth founder teams up with Gibson for his first acoustic guitar in the Dave Mustaine Collection.
For the new acoustic guitar, Gibson acoustic luthiers in Bozeman, Montana collaborated with Dave Mustaine the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy Award-winning band, Megadeth. The Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter in Ebony is available in a both a standard version and a limited edition model, signed by the artist. Part of the Dave Mustaine Collection, the new Dave Mustaine Songwriter in Ebony is the first 24-fret neck ever installed on a Gibson acoustic guitar. With a slightly thinner walnut body, the Dave Mustaine Songwriter guitar features a cutaway for easy access to the upper frets.
Megadeth has gone on to sell more than 50 million albums worldwide, earning many accolades along the way, including a Grammy Award for the title track from their most recent album Dystopia, along with 12 additional Grammy nominations, as well as five consecutive platinum/multi-platinum albums. Megadeth has headlined many of the biggest stages in the world and recently played their most successful tour ever, closing every night on the North American amphitheater “Metal Tour of the Year”. Also, a New York Times bestselling author and sought after speaker, host, and commentator, Mustaine has remained a standard bearer for metal and heavy guitar rock, combining a musical and technical standard with the punk and rock n’ roll ethos and attitude.
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Priest Slain, Two Pigs Shot Dead – What Now, Argie Dope?
Just turned on the tv, first time since the morning news, and here we go again…
….one innocent victim – apparently a harmless octogenarian priest – murdered by savages, hollering their war-cry, ‘Allahu Akbar’ – a dreadful deed done in Normandy.
But French cops did a good job, took out two terrorist pigs. Congratulations to them on a job well done. Jihadist vermin deserve no mercy.
Were they ‘migrants?’
Or home-grown traitors, devoid of loyalty to France, owing shameful allegiance to an alien sectarian ideology.
- No matter – it’s satisfactory they’re dead.
But we’ve not heard yet from Dope Francis, that old Argie fool whose imbecilic words not long ago…
…were so absolutely refuted by events in Wurzburg and Ansbach, where murderous migrant scum launched ferocious attacks on the citizens of the country which unwisely let them in.
Soon we will hear from that blathering Bishop of Rome.
And I bet it”ll be mealy-mouthed cr@p.


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You might have heard of Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado or Indiana Dunes National Park in Michigan. Both offer amazing experiences for guests as they explore this mysterious landscape.
However, in southwestern Wyoming is another area of sand dunes worth visiting: Killpecker Sand Dunes. Let’s look at what makes these dunes unique and why you should make plans to visit soon.
Where Are the Killpecker Sand Dunes?
Years of wind erosion and river erosion from the Big and Little Sandy Rivers have created thousands of acres of playground called Killpecker Sand Dunes in southwestern Wyoming. The Bureau of Land Management manages Killpecker Sand Dunes in Rock Springs, Wyo. T
The Open Play Area is accessed from Highway 191 to County Road 4-17, about 12 miles north of Rock Springs. It’s less than an hour’s drive north from the Rock Springs exit off Interstate 80 that runs through southern Wyoming.
Traveler’s Tip: Use these tips to Visit the Red Desert in Wyoming.
What Are the Killpecker Sand Dunes Known For?
ATVing has become increasingly popular over the years at the Killpecker Sand Dunes. The Play Area is open to motor vehicle use like dune buggies, ATVs, and motorbikes. The 11,000 acres are an adventurer’s paradise.
But if you don’t have a motor vehicle to explore the dunes, you can enjoy plenty of other outdoor activities like sand-surfing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Imagine revving an engine up 100 feet of sand. The Killpecker Sand Dunes offer thousands of acres of space for motor enthusiasts. Find big air jumps and huge berms here. Bring your 4×4 Jeep or experience the thrills in a dune buggy.
It’s important to note that non-residents must purchase a Wyoming ORV permit, and all vehicles and OHVs must have a whip mast and a 6×12 inch red or orange flag.
The Red Desert is home to wild horses in Wyoming. Your best chance of catching a sighting of these beautiful creatures is at Leucite Hills, within the Killpecker Sand Dunes. The area has quite a few freshwater springs where you’ll find these wild horses resting, drinking, eating, and galloping.
Although the Killpecker Sand Dunes Play Area encompasses 11,000 acres, the entire protected area spans 109,000 acres. It was once home to ancient volcanoes that spewed hot lava and Native American tribes that considered the land sacred.
Walk freely about, making your own trails. This “living” dune system is the largest one in the United States. It’s living because it’s constantly changing due to wind. So, where you hike during one visit may look completely different the next visit.
Elk Herd Viewing
Nowhere else in North America can you find an elk herd that lives in this type of ecosystem, such as in the Killpecker Sand Dunes. You can spot these rare desert elk anywhere in the area, so look out as you’re hiking, surfing down the dunes, or making donuts in the sand with your ATV.
The largest antelope migration also passes through each year. Depending on the timing of your visit, you may also encounter these elegant creatures.
Boar’s Tusk is the core of a volcano that stands 400 feet tall. It’s a prominent feature rising tall in the middle of the desert. Although it doesn’t have set hiking trails, you can walk three miles to the spire.
Or, if you have a high-clearance vehicle, you can drive directly to it. You’ll notice the similarity in appearance between Boar’s Tusk in southwestern Wyoming and Devil’s Tower in northeastern Wyoming.
What Are the Dangers of Sand Dunes?
Hot sand is always a danger, especially in the summer. If you bring your furry friends, remember their feet can also burn easily. Also, beware of sand collapsing.
Although not common, if you dig deep holes at the base of a dune, you risk getting trapped by collapsing sand. Additionally, anytime you use an off-road vehicle, use caution and safety, especially when others are nearby.
Finally, wind-blown sand can be painful and dangerous. Spring is the windy season, so plan accordingly. As long as you know the dangers, you’ll have an incredible, memorable adventure exploring Killpecker Sand Dunes.
Is There Quicksand in Sand Dunes?
In 2013 and 2014, sand holes started appearing in the sand dunes at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. Although not quicksand, the area was closed for some time as researchers examined what was happening.
The National Park Service hypothesizes that “The age of the materials [trees, brush or manmade structures or debris] and the wet conditions during the spring of 2013 may have forced these materials to become unstable, collapsing and creating openings to the surface.”
So does quicksand exist in sand dunes? It can, but it occurs very rarely. Quicksand can form anywhere with the right conditions, which requires saturated sand to be agitated. It will appear dry as sand rests on top of the water. But when a heavy object disrupts it, the sand and water mix causing people and animals to sink.
Dry quicksand has been produced only in laboratory conditions but not in a natural state. Scientists believe dry quicksand may exist on the moon or Mars. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about quicksand at Killpecker Sand Dunes.
Can You Fall Off a Sand Dune?
You can lose your footing on a sand dune. But it’s not like a mountain peak with steep ledges where you can tumble down the mountain. This is why surfing is so popular at Killpecker Sand Dunes.
The sand compares to mountains of snow. You might fall and go rolling down the hill, but you won’t “fall off” a dune. Furthermore, many people slide down them on purpose, but climbing back up can pose a challenge.
Traveler’s Tip: After trekking through the Killpecker Sand Dunes, cool down in one of These Wyoming Lakes You Must Add to Your Bucket List.
How Do I Dress for Sand Dunes?
Even though you might want to visit Killpecker Sand Dunes in flip-flops or sandals, it’s best to wear close-toed shoes. This protects your skin from the potentially hot sand.
You’ll also want to wear sunglasses and put on sunscreen before you arrive. The light-colored sand increases your chances of sunburn, so dress accordingly. You might want to consider bringing a bandana to cover your face as wind-blown sand is painful.
What Lives in the Sand Dunes?
Although the animals roaming outside the dunes are more popular, don’t forget the animals living inside the sand. Insects, snakes, and lizards can burrow in coastal dunes. However, you’ll find fewer of these animals at Killpecker Sand Dunes in Wyoming. But remember, it’s a desert area, and desert animals like small mammals and snakes live among the elk and wild horses.
Is There Water in Sand Dunes?
Leucite Hills, where you can see the wild horses, is home to a few freshwater springs. Wild horses, antelope, and elk all come here for water.
But Killpecker Sand Dunes lies in the Red Desert, so you’ll find much less water here than in coastal dunes. You don’t have to worry about getting your dune buggy stuck in the sand unless you visit during heavy rain.
Are the Killpecker Sand Dunes Worth Visiting?
Killpecker Sand Dunes offer spectacular scenery in southwestern Wyoming. Its uniqueness draws visitors from all over the country. In fact, it’s one of the seven “singing” sand dunes in the world. When the sand slides down the sides of the hills as the wind blows or as people walk, it creates a rare singing sound.
This is a place you want to put on your must-visit list. From the elk viewing to the off-roading, Killpecker Sand Dunes has something for everyone.
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An exciting educational game for the whole family. Children will have fun, while they learn United States regions, states, landmarks and Industry. Individual cards are regions of the U.S. Illustrations of features for which the state is known, by Dan Yaccarino, are the tiles that are drawn to fill the spaces for each state. Additional state information is included. 12 game cards 72 chips Box is 10.5 x 7.5 Includes real cloth bag Recommended Ages: 5 years & up
Learning Resources Bingo Bears Game Learning Resources Bingo Bears Game is exclusively created for kids to encourage their imagination. The collection of bingo tiles, bingo cards, different-sized bear counters and reversible spinner makes it a colorful game. Playing with this set allows kids to spin the spinner and put the bear on the correct color on all the cards. Why You'll Love It: Allow kids to learn about colors, numbers and sizes by playing with Learning Resources Bingo Bears Game. This unique bingo game allows children to create their own game cards and play at various levels of the challenge. Age: 4 years and upFeaturesBear-shaped fun gamesetGreat learning aid for kidsReinforces early learning conceptsIntroduces different colors and sizesHelps in learning numbersColorful and attractive craftingPromotes a zeal for challengesSimple and fun-filled puzzlesEntertaining and engaging gameRecommended Ages:7 – 9
Vilac wooden toys, presents its memory game in cardboard box under fruits and vegetables theme with 52 pieces in wood ABOUT VILAC Since 1911, Vilac has been crafting childrens' toys from deep in the Jura Mountains, France. From this remote location, they collect the wood that is then carefully carved, painted and lacquered to shiny toy perfection. They believe in giving trees a second, joyous life with children. Durable, classic, and most importantly FUN, these toys will grow up with your little ones - and all the other ones who will follow!
Beginning math skills focus on numbers from 0 through 20. Match numeral to numeral or number words. Unique, 6-way format adapts to a variety of skill levels, and is a fun learning supplement for small groups or the entire class. Also ideal for learners with disabilities and anyone learning English. Set includes 36 playing cards, 264 chips, caller's mat and cards, and a sturdy storage box.
Students learn to recognize uppercase and lowercase letters by making visual or auditory matches. Unique, 6-way format adapts to a variety of skill levels, and is a fun learning supplement for small groups or the entire class. Also ideal for learners with disabilities and anyone learning English. Set includes 36 playing cards, 264 chips, caller's mat and cards, and a sturdy storage box.
This circus-themed bouncer brings the big top to your backyard! Product Features:Three different bouncing areas for maximum fun!Lion, clown and dog silhouettes encourage imaginative play as kids pretend to be charactersUnique curved slide shapeBall toss with 6 ballsStorage pocket for shoes on outside wallStakes anchor the bouncer firmly in place, while a heavy-duty blower provides continuous airflowBuilt of puncture-resistant materials with durable mesh nettingRecommended Ages: 3 Years & Up
eeBoo Animal Bingo The classic game of bingo is redefined with modern graphics, attractive colors and an easy-to-store cloth bag. eeBoo Animal Bingo has seven round game boards with six animals per board. Keep kids engaged with beautiful illustrations in this artistic twist on a clascic. Why You'll Love It: Animals bring a new way to play. Age: 5 years and up Features Laminated board Uses soy based inks 90% recycled gray board Improves alertness Improves focus Includes 7 round game boards 42 circle chips Real cloth bag
Bingo the dog stars in this tribute to responsibility and newest addition to the New York Times bestselling seriesLulu and Bingo are camping for the very first time and they are so excited, especially Bingo. He keeps trying to explore on his own, and Lulu's family reminds her to keep a tight hold on Bingo's leash so he doesn't get lost. "Ladybug Girl would never let that happen!" declares Lulu. But during an imagination game, Lulu drops Bingo's leash for just a second and he runs off into the forest. This is a job for Ladybug Girl!This outdoorsy addition to the spirited Ladybug Girl series is perfect for dog and nature lovers, and offers a gentle lesson about responsibility.Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 5/1/2012Pages: 40Reading Level: Age 3 and Up
eeBoo Travel Bingo eeBoo Travel Bingo keeps kids focused and improves their attention while travelling. Players mark common sights while on-the-go, including gas stations, restaurants, water towers, flag, traffic signals, birds on a wire and much more. Keeps them on their toes even while their sitting in the backseat. Why You'll Love It: Challenge kids with a fun twist on classic Bingo. . Age: 5 years and upFeatures Mental stimulator Ideal travel game Easy to mark sheetsIncludes 4 pads Sturdy sliding tray box for easy storage 4 pencils
University Games Super WHY! Bingo Travel Tin Game University Games Super WHY! Bingo Travel Tin Game is a great way to learn letter recognition and simple words. It features cards with that spell three letter words. The first player who covers three letters horizontally or vertically calls out 'Super Duper' and wins. Why You'll Love It: Kids can play with letters and learn to read and spell simple words. Age: 4 years and up Features Multi-player game Combines fun with learning Helps kids practice letter identification and reading simple words Designed to develop social interaction skills Includes Bingo Cards Bingo Chips Letter Cards A list of instructions
This sound-inspired game features 6 double-sided bingo cards, 100 vinyl game pieces, and a variety of sounds, from animals to musical instruments. Pop in the CD, identify the sounds, and find the corresponding picture on a card. The first to fill the card declares "bingo!" and wins the game. Play at home, in the car, or anywhere a CD player is available. Guaranteed to keep ears and eyes amused! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 4/7/2010Pages: 8Reading Level: Age 3 and Up
It's Hello Kitty and friends in a kids? first bingo game. Oversized dice reveal the letter and a picture. If you can find a match on your card, place a token there. Be the first player to cover 5 squares in a row to win. Includes an extra die and rules for older players. For 2 to 6 players, ages 4 and up.Features include: It's hello kitty and friends in a kids? first bingo gameOversized dice reveal the letter and a pictureIf you can find a match on your card place a token thereBe the first player to cover 5 squares in a row to winFor 2 to 6 players ages 4 and up Recommended Ages:4 and up
Melissa and Doug Travel Bingo These fabulous, travel-style games bring new fun and convenience to old family favorites with innovative flipping pieces that won't get lost. This game includes two boards and four double-sided game cards. It's great for the road and at home.Product Dimensions: 7.75 (L) x 6.75 (W) x 1 (H)Age: 4 years and upRecommended Ages:4 – 10
Vilac wooden toys, presents its bingo game in wood with cows theme ABOUT VILAC Since 1911, Vilac has been crafting childrens' toys from deep in the Jura Mountains, France. From this remote location, they collect the wood that is then carefully carved, painted and lacquered to shiny toy perfection. They believe in giving trees a second, joyous life with children. Durable, classic, and most importantly FUN, these toys will grow up with your little ones - and all the other ones who will follow!
Scooby-Doo Big Roll Bingo Game. Oversized dice reveal the letter and a picture. If you have a match on your card, place a token there. Includes an extra die and rules for older players. 2 to 6 players. Ages 4 and up.Features include: -Oversized dice reveal the letter and a picture-If you have a match on your card, place a token there-Includes an extra die and rules for older players-2 to 6 players-Ages 4 and upRecommended Ages:4 – 15
Introducing Now I'm Reading! Games, which bring together the joy of playing and the excitement of learning. Each hands-on, interactive set teaches and builds essential reading and math readiness skills. The unique combination of book and game will provide children with endless opportunities for skill-based learning, creative discovery and fun! Annie packs an apple into a box marked "A." Zelds puts a toy zebra into a box with a giant "Z." In all kids learn letters and the sounds they make as they read the alphabet party book from A through Z and play the Bingo game to reinforce what they've learned. At the end, everyone gets to share all of the presents-because today is Alphabet Day!Book Details:Format: Activity BookPublication Date: 5/1/2008Pages: 24Reading Level: Age 3 and Up
51St State Card Game Players take control of one of four factions vying for control of the post-war remains of a devastated United States. These factions struggle to build their stockpiles of supplies through conquest, trade, and expansion of their territory, until they achieve the stability to become the 51st State - and provide the foundation of a new society. Designed by internationally renowned designer Ignacy Trzewiczek, and set in the Neuroshima universe, 51st State features breathtaking artwork and innovative gameplay. Players will have to strategically plan the growth of their faction - Will you use force to gain large, short term benefits? Will you negotiate to gain an ongoing income? Or will you incorporate new locations into your territory? Difficult decisions await the players on every turn.Recommended Ages:10 – 14
Sight Word Bingo Kids play bingo while learning sight words. They read the word on the spinner and match it with the word on their card. The first person to make bingo wins. It includes four laminated game cards, a spinner and 35 markers.Product Dimensions: 6.5 (L) x 8 (H)Age: 5 to 7 yearsRecommended Ages:5 – 7
Match It! Bingo - Time 10 Match it. Time bingo is designed to assist young children to learn to tell time with both analog and digital clocks. By matching the picture time cards on the playing boards, children will enjoy valuable learning experiences in a fun and easy way. Time bingo includes four double sided game boards, 36 picture time cards and suggestions for different ways to play the game.Recommended Ages:3 – 7
This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of bugs from around the world. Identify all kinds of insects -- from the Giant Hawker Dragonfly to Kissing Bug and the Orchid Bee to the Sacred Scarab 00 mark them off on your card and bingo! Bug Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players learn the names and colorings of both favourite species like the Honey Bee and weird and wonderful exotic bugs like the Vampire Moth. Contains 64 superbly illustrated bug tokens, one board, 12 bingo cards and brightly colored counters for you to mark up your card, as well as a leaflet containing basic information and a few quirky traits for all of the bugs featured.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 1/14/2014Pages: 16Reading Level: Age 6 and Up
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"The Geography department at King's College London is unique relative to other institutions, as it allows one to either concentrate in depth on physical or human geography or maintain a good balance of both disciplines throughout the three years. With a broad range of exotic, diverse and exciting fieldtrips in the second year and a positive, strong tutorial network system throughout all three years, the department successfully provides a fascinating, challenging and stimulating course."
"The three years I spent at King's undertaking my Geography degree were thoroughly enjoyable. The degree was hugely varied - there are modules for everyone, catering for different interests and providing opportunities to study subjects from Urban Japan right through to Hydrology.
The highlights of the degree for me were the second year fieldtrip to San Francisco and the dissertation in the third year. The fieldtrip was superbly structured by the lecturers, but provided us with total responsibility for the angle of study that was pursued. We focused upon the social inequalities in the transportation netweok of San Francisco, resulting in four of us being interviewed and published in the San Francisco Chronicle regarding the proposed introduction of the congestion charge in the city.
The dissertation followed on from the fieldtrip - where we had total responsibility to study almost anything, and this flexibility and scope allowed me to put the skills I had aquired during the three years into use in the way in which I wanted. The outcome of having a 10,000 word study that was entirely produced by me was immensely satisfying.
Upon completion of the degree I have been surprised by how highly valued the degree is, both the subject and King's itself, in the job market despite the difficulties with the current economic climate. I would recommend this excellent programme to anyone."
"One of the most exciting opportunities offered by the Geography Department at King's is the option to study abroad during the second year of the degree programme. With the potential to expand my social networks outside the UK, live and understand a different culture and better my skill set through studying in a different educational system, I jumped at the chance to study 12 months at the University of California, Berkley.
California is a hotspot, in terms of cultural diversity, ethnicity and in everything considered geographic. For physical geographers, what better place to read a course in seismology that actually stood on the San Andreas Fault itself? For human geographers, the same wow factor potential to study avenues exist as they do for physical geographers. Where better to study the flows and impact of third to first world migration and the impact of NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement) than on the Mexican border?
Whilst on exchange, the Geography Department at King's monitor your progress and assign you a tutor with whom contact is maintained to ensure both your life abroad and academic progress continue in a manner that is sustainable. Most importantly, the Geography Department seek to ensure you benefit and take all you can from this experience that few other undergraduates at British universities have the opportunity of taking.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time whilst on exchange, had many wonderful experiences which have served to broaden both my outlook and perspective, and as such, I would recommend to anyone that taking part in a study abroad scheme is well worth the consideration."
"Deciding to do a PhD in Geography at King's is definitely not a decision I will regret. Having done the MA in Cities, Culture and Social Change at King's, I knew that the Geography department provided a friendly and supportive atmosphere for postgraduates, which was exactly what I was looking for. The Cities group has gone from strength to strength since I arrived with more and more academics and PhD students joining the department. The varying research interests of the academics in the department combined with the reality of living in a bustling metropolis provides constant inspiration. Supervision, infrastructure and IT support have been excellent, although the most valuable part of being at King's has to be the moral and intellectual support afforded by close contact to other PhD students through the sharing of offices in the department. Doing a PhD can be a lonely experience but my time at King's has shown that in the right environment, this doesn’t have to be the case!"
"I am now in my third and final year of PhD research in the Geography Department at King’s. My research is on the ‘Walkable City’ and is a mixed method approach investigating pedestrian movement in London. Throughout my time at King’s I have been involved with the Cities research group in the Department. The support from staff and students within this group, via formal and informal discussions, has been invaluable to the development of my PhD. I strongly believe that this large network of related research interests that produces such lively, vibrant discussions is something that is very unique to the Geography Department at King’s. Each term several high profile speakers from both other academic institutions and the policy arena take part in the Cities Seminar Series, which again presents invaluable opportunities for productive dialogue. The Department also has strong international links and I was fortunate to recently take part in a staff and student travelling seminar series in Scandinavia; a fantastic experience! However, perhaps the most positive aspect of my time in the Geography Department at King’s is the thriving PhD community that makes it anything but the isolating experience you so often hear about."
"I am in my third year of being a PhD student in the Department of Geography and would recommend it to anyone. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. In addition to the supportive and rigorous academic environment, the department also enjoys a good physical and social environment. The department occupies a great building overlooking the River Thames with the West End on your doorstep and there are fantastic facilities in place to support PhD students. What’s more, the friendly and relaxed atmosphere is really nice, and regular social events help feel like you really fit in here. And academically, the department’s research groups, like the Cities Group, take great effort to involve students in seminars and their intellectual life, which I’ve found really helpful. Overall I would not hesitate in recommending the department and the College as a great base for anyone looking to do a PhD in Geography."
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I missed the rest of your posts about the problems you were having. Why were you flushing the plant? Can you link me to the rest of your grow info?
Lights, how far from plants, types of nutes you were and are using and how much. Dirt, drip system? What was the temp before you did this? Was your pH off, the size of your containers, what strain are you growing?
Hey bigben, I've been thinking hard about getting some blueberry seeds. I'll watch your grow and see how they do.
How large are your plants? Any pics? The nute strength is dependant on the size of the plant. I use a hydroponic nute. When my Snow White was about 6 inches tall, I almost OD'd em on nutes at half strength. I knocked it down to 1/8th and they grew like they were kicked in the butt. I put it on half strength when it were about 24 inches tall. At that strength, it's growing about an inch a day and looking good. I'm using a dirt pot and about 4 gallons of dirt/perlite store mix. Once a day I soak it until some dribbles out the bottom, about a gallon a day now. She's thirsty. I'm using a 250 compact flo over her about 6 inches away because I want the growth to be a little leggy for clones.
Good luck man and if you can post some pics of the blueberry as it grows, that would be cool.

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