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Just in time for Back-to-School sales, Apple has announced the release of the fourth-generation iPod, with both expanded features and a lower price tag than earlier iPods. 20GB models are available for $299 and 40GB models are $399 (both are list prices)—a price cut of about $100. 15GB iPods have been discontinued.

The new iPod's design gets rid of the buttons, incorporating instead the iPod Mini's Click Wheel. The wheel uses embedded buttons at the four compass points, so the user can navi-gate without lifting the thumb. The new iPod also lets users adjust the speed of audio book readback without changing the pitch. In addition, Apple has improved the menu configura-tion and playlist options, and added a "Shuffle" feature.

The claimed battery life is 12 hours, a potentially drastic improvement over the 7:02 time PC Labs clocked for the previous iPod. The weight is essentially the same for the 40GB model (6.2 ounces), and the 20GB model weighs 5.6 ounces.

Old iPods continue to sell on eBay and third-party sites for pre-announcement prices, meaning buyers are paying higher prices for old models than they would for new ones. Watch for sudden price decreases on old iPods in the wake of today's announcement.

To see how the new iPod stacks up against other digital music players (including the old iPod), read our recent music player review roundup here.

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With the blessing of the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), XM and Sirius have the official go-ahead to become one major satellite radio provider. But what does this mean for current XM and Sirius subscribers or prospective satellite customers?

Does this mean I'll pay more?

Not in the immediate future. Both companies have agreed to a three-year price cap so that a combined Sirius-XM cannot immediately hike its rates, though official FCC documents say that that price cap is "subject to certain cost pass-throughs" after one year. The FCC also has the authority to modify or extend that price cap after 2011. How that plays out really depends on who is at the helm of the FCC at that point.

Will this mean more programs to choose from?

XM and Sirius said last year that a la carte options would not come into play until a year after the merger was closed, but the FCC order says that a la carte, as well as new programming packages, will be available within three months.

Users can currently only purchase separate packages from XM and Sirius for $12.95 a month, but will soon have the option for a $16.99 a month package, which would allow XM and Sirius subscribers to continue receiving their current offerings, but also access select programming from the other satellite provider.

Customers will also have the option of "mostly music" and a package of news, sports, and talk programs for $9.99 per month.

Those who opt for station-by-station choice can select either 50 channels for $6.99 a month or 100 channels for $14.99. The 50-channel option only allows users to select stations from either Sirius or XM, not both. Additional channels can be added for approximately 25 cents per station. With the 100-channel plan, users can select stations from both providers

Not trolling satellite stations for adult material? Family friendly packages from only XM or Sirius would run $11.95 a month while family friendly packages with stations from both providers would be $14.99 a month.

Will I have to buy new equipment?

Interoperable receivers must be in stores within nine months of the close of the merger.

"Immediately after the merger, the combined company will make the design and the specifications for an interoperable radio available for license to equipment manufacturers," Sirius and XM said in a Friday FCC filing.

The combined company cannot partner up with any specific manufacturer for an exclusive deal, so in theory, you should have several radio options. In that same filing, XM and Sirius said they would make their intellectual property available to any device manufacturer that wants it.

Meanwhile, XM and Sirius cannot demand that a manufacturer make a device that is incompatible with hybrid digital terrestrial radio functionality, iPods, or other audio technology.

The FCC considered requiring the inclusion of hybrid digital radio technology in satellite receivers, but ultimately found it to be "unnecessary." Instead, the commission pledged to gather additional information on hybrid technology before imposing any rules on the technology.

Will my kids be able to listen to The Wiggles, or is still going to all Howard Stern, all the time?

Within four months, the companies will have to set aside about 4 percent of their capacity for educational material, and an additional 4 percent for channels that have not traditionally been represented. It's not entirely clear if that will result in painful, public acess-esque programming, but the intention is to "enhance diversity," according to the FCC. You can't get all your information from Oprah, the Girls Next Door, or Howard Stern, apparently.

See what Editor Lance Ulanoff had to say about that back in 2006.

What about extending the range of the services outside the continental U.S.?

Both companies have also pledged to offer their services in Puerto Rico, where it has not previously been available.

Does this mean conventional AM/FM radio is dead?

In Senate hearings last year, Sirius chief executive Mel Karmazin positioned Sirius and XM as the helpless baby fawns navigating the scary jungle of traditional radio.

"The terrestrial market remains the 300-pound gorilla in the room, with 230 million listeners compared to our 14 million subscribers combined," he said.

Local radio stations, however, have been in up in arms over the XM-Sirius pairing, afraid that the satellite powerhouse will swallow up local radio and steal advertising revenue.

In an effort to prevent this from happening in the near future, XM agreed to shut down 50 of its variant terrestrial repeaters and bring an additional 50 repeaters into compliance within 60 days of the merger's approval. Sirius agreed to completely shut down 11 repeaters that Sirius turned off in October 2006. Terrestrial repeaters are used to bolster signal reception, but they are stronger than your average FM station signal, which could spell disaster for small radio stations trying to compete.

XM and Sirius are also banned from signing deals that would prevent terrestrial radio stations from broadcasting live sporting events.

What's the future hold?

Not that there are any satellite providers left to purchase, but should another one emerge, XM-Sirius are no longer banned from scooping them up.

The commission's Monday order conveniently includes a decision to repeal a 1997 rule that made such mergers illegal. When interest groups and other radio providers initially balked at the XM-Sirius merger, many pointed to the 1997 rule that prohibited such a deal, but that rule is no more.

"For the same reason that it approved the merger, the commission concluded that repeal of the rule prohibiting the merger will, on balance, serve the public interest," the FCC said Monday.


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SAN FRANCISCO, June 25 (Reuters) - Smartphone maker Palm Inc posted a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss on Thursday, sending its shares up more than 14 percent.

The results come as the company's turnaround effort, led by the just-unveiled Pre handset, picks up steam. The device, which was launched at the beginning of June, has been well- received by reviewers and saw strong demand in the weeks following the release.

The Pre's impact will be more fully reflected in the current quarter, because of its June launch date. Analysts estimate around 150,000 units have shipped so far.

"Such significant growth means there is room for three to five players to win in this space. We don't have to beat each other to prosper," Jon Rubinstein, the company's new chief executive, said on a conference call with analysts.

Palm posted a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $105 million, or 78 cents a share, in the fiscal fourth-quarter ended May 29, compared with a loss of $43.4 million, or 40 cents a share, in the year-ago period.

Excluding items, Palm's loss was 40 cents a share, compared with an average analyst estimate of 65 cents a share, according to Reuters Estimates.

Revenue fell more than 70 percent to $86.8 million, compared with a Wall Street estimate of $80.3 million.

The company's shares closed at $14.02 on the Nasdaq and were up to $16.07 in extended trading. The company's shares have more than quadrupled this year. (Reporting by Gabriel Madway; editing by Phil Berlowitz and Andre Grenon)

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AUSTIN, Texas—Perhaps it's no surprise that Ben Silbermann, co-founder and CEO of the popular social photo-sharing site Pinterest, started out as a bug collector. In an interview today with Chris Dixon (Hunch) at SXSW, Silbermann discussed his transition from pre-med student to founding the latest "It" company, which had 16.1 million unique visitors in January, according to Nielsen.

The philosophy behind Pinterest goes deeper than simply posting things that users think others might find interesting. "When I go into someone's house I view their things, like books, as a collection." Silbermann explained. "My wife's closet is a collection of shoes and clothing. Other people collect art and furniture."

Silbermann told Dixon that he was obsessed with collecting, and while considering a future as a doctor, began reading TechCrunch. He then realized he wanted to be a part of "the story of his time," and so he focused on a way to blend his interest in collecting with technology.

Inspired by Digg founder Kevin Rose, Silbermann made his way to Silicon Valley and, as he put it, "cajoled his way into Google," where he worked on designing ad products. Google opened up a world where companies had the "audacity to think at a huge scale," and he became interested in discussion forms like Reddit and the now defunct Google Answers. After leaving Google in 2008, he had a run at making iPhone apps – however the idea of collections persisted. In 2009, Silbermann began building Pinterest.

Pinterest has won all sorts of accolades recently for its design and user experience. That's because the team behind the site obsesses over quality. Asked why they didn't launch early and iterate as they went along, Silbermann responded, "Collections have to be something that you're proud of. If the collections didn't look awesome, why would anyone spend time working on them?"

"You have to show that you put in as much effort as you expect [your users] to put in," he continued.

Silbermann expressed admiration for the simplicity of Twitter's design and engagement, and a keen understanding that consumers now have high expectations. Impeccably crafted iPhones and Google's product efficiency all inform the approach of Pinterest.

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So, what's in the pipeline for Pinterest? "Lots of exciting things," Silbermann told the SXSW crowd. An improved profile, for one, could launch "very soon."  Silbermann also promised the profile page will be "more beautiful, a snapshot of who you are."

The company is also working to help users find other users – strangers and friends – by allowing connections between sources. The idea is to enable their members to tap into influences and inspiration that they might not otherwise uncover. Pinterest is also working to add video as pin content, from sources such as Hulu and Netflix. They are also working on platform expansion. "I'm so excited about Pinterest on the iPad," Silbermann remarked.

When asked about copyright issues, Silbermann said Pinterest has a process in place for notice, removal, and counter notice. The company takes it very seriously, and is building tools to help people better control their content. Silbermann said he also spends a lot of time reaching out to people who are concerned about it.

That is the crux of what Pinterest is about – consideration of the users, community outreach, and product quality. "We have a social responsibility to understand what's going on in the community and feed it into every product decision," he said.

And if you're interested, they're hiring.  In closing, Silbermann said, "The team is still the most exciting product we're building."

For more, see PCMag's review of Pinterest and the slideshow above, as well as PCMag's Pinterest page. For more from SXSW, see the slideshow below.

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Introduction, Specs, Design and Ergonomics

Courtesy of Samsung

Samsung's Galaxy S II smartphone debuted in the U.S. with Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile in September and we finally got our hands on a review sample. The Samsung smartphone runs on Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" operating system and includes an 8 MP camera with LED flash and 1080p video, front facing 2 MP camera, and Samsung’s custom TouchWiz user interface.

Courtesy of Samsung

T-Mobile and Sprint’s version sports a 4.52-inch display, but AT&T’s version has a 4.3-inch screen that matches the original international version of the Galaxy S II. We are reviewing T-Mobile's Galaxy S II with 16GB of internal memory (there are two options for 16 and 32 GB). The Sprint and AT&T versions are outfitted with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Orion processor, but the T-Mobile version we are reviewing today sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU.

Read the rest of our review of the Samsung Galaxy S II!

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It seems as though T-Mobile users’ streak of bad luck just keeps on coming. According to AllThingsD, the US cellular provider is changing its lowest tier 200MB data plan’s overage policy from throttling to overage charges. Specifically, once users exceed their allotted data, they will be charged $0.10 per megabyte, which is the bad news. The slightly better (but still not quite good) news is that the overage charges will be capped at a maximum of $30.

T-Mobile stated that it will begin notifying customers once they reach 90% of the 200MB data allotment, or 180MB, in addition to giving customers the ability to move to a higher tier data plan with a larger data allotment.

The changes in their data plan from customers being throttled to a lower data speed after going over their data allotment to being charged overage fees will happen tonight at midnight, so (new) customers who wish to become grandfathered into the plan should sign up quickly.

What are your thoughts on carrier data caps? Do you believe overage charges are the answer? Share your opinions in the comments below!

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Subject: Graphics Cards | July 4, 2014 - 01:40 PM |
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Multiple monitor and 4k testing of the ASUS STRIX GTX 780 OC cards in SLI is not about the 52MHz out of box overclock but about the 12GB of VRAM that your system will have.  Apart from an issue with BF4, [H]ard|OCP tested the STRIX against a pair of reference GTX 780s and HD 290X cards at resolutions of 5760x1200 and 3840x2160.   The extra RAM made the STRIX shine in comparison to the reference card as not only was the performance better but [H] could raise many of the graphical settings but was not enough to push its performance past the 290X cards in Crossfire.  One other takeaway from this review is that even 6GB of VRAM is not enough to run Watch_Dogs with Ultra textures at these resolutions.

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"You’ve seen the new ASUS STRIX GTX 780 OC Edition 6GB DirectCU II video card, now let’s look at two of these in an SLI configuration! We will explore 4K and NV Surround performance with two ASUS STRIX video cards for the ultimate high-resolution experience and see if the extra memory helps this GPU make better strides at high resolutions."

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July 4, 2014 | 02:25 PM - Posted by Branden (not verified)

Two of these cards in SLI doesn't mean you will have 12GB of VRAM. SLI does not double your memory. You'll still only have 6GB of VRAM.

July 4, 2014 | 03:21 PM - Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

Thanks for telling us something everyone already knows

July 4, 2014 | 11:06 PM - Posted by Bagel (not verified)

Obviously not everyone knows because the article says 12GB of vram. congrats on not reading the article.

July 5, 2014 | 05:36 PM - Posted by nathanddrews

So? It's technically correct. 12GB of physical VRAM.

July 6, 2014 | 06:49 PM - Posted by Jeremy Hellstrom

There is pysically 12GB of RAM in that setup, but only 6GB usable which is why it is pointed out that 6GB is not enough for Watch_Dogs.

If I'd said the cards only had 6GB both times I mentioned it someone would have complained that there was actually 12GB but it wasn't all usable.  I've seen it in past comments for reviews of laptops with 32-bit OSes and 4GB+ of RAM.

I chose to try to annoy both types of complainers at the same time, as usual.

Thanks for reading it!

July 4, 2014 | 06:40 PM - Posted by dave (not verified)

they should make a 780 ti 6GB

July 5, 2014 | 10:53 AM - Posted by W1tness

July 5, 2014 | 07:58 AM - Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

Out of all games to test farcry 3 this is one of the worst games with SLI its not even playable with the amount of stuttering/frame drop even at 1080

July 5, 2014 | 08:08 AM - Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

2 780 sli is not enough for 4k if you like eye candy and decent framerate.

So sick of 4k nothing justifies this investment the amount to spend on GPUs and for the monitor is retarded The only way to get 4k playable with most games is with SLI/CF scaling is a joke in most game as of late can barely keep consistent 120fps with 2 780s at 1080 .

July 5, 2014 | 12:36 PM - Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

People focus too much on the newest, most demanding games. Sure, 4k is expensive if all you do with your computer is play those at maximum detail settings, but for absolutely everything else you could do with a computer (slightly older games, new but slightly less demanding games, and anything other than gaming) 4k is great and a single 290 or so is sufficient.

July 5, 2014 | 04:02 PM - Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

i have high standards i guess

July 5, 2014 | 04:18 PM - Posted by Anonymous (not verified)

look at the review they are not maxing out those games and cant even keep get 60 fps

And why not focus on most demanding games its called future proof rig so you dont have to upgraded year later.

thing is though with 4k ATM you cant really future proof unless you want to throw money out the windows and invest in 3 ti's blacks and like said before sli/cf are hit and miss even more so with scaling too many unoptimized games running on older engines that bottleneck hardware potential.

Maybe next time around with AMD/Nvidia things will be better but make sure you wait year after release just to get the proper full potential GPUs...mainly with nvidia

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Here is a link to an article I wrote that explains this in great detail.

It's possible that you could require a waiver but this does not seem like a case that cannot be resolved but it could be tricky and you should probably get some help because as you will see once you read my article, if you apply for an immigrant visa and that is denied the consequences are much more serious and tough to over come.

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Bathhouse Studios’ original facade, along with other distinctive details such as exposed brick walls, skylights and antique bathtubs make the whole building a one-of-a-kind setting.

 Housed in the East Village of New York City is Bathhouse Studios, formerly a free public bathhouse dating back to 1904. The late Eddie Adams and his wife Alyssa bought the property in the mid-‘90s and renovated it to a private live/work space with two photography studios (first floor and basement), an office (second floor) and residence with rooftop (third floor). When Eddie passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2004, Bathhouse opened to the public for rental, and has been operating since.

Studio manager Bryce Ebel says that Bathhouse is striving to become one of the most private studios for distinguished advertising and celebrity photo and video shoots. Studio A has 4,000-square feet of shooting space with 20-foot ceilings, a 37-foot-long exposed brick wall across from the 26 x 30-foot cove cyclorama, two skylights and street-level drive-in access.

2013 is a year of changes for the studio space, with recent renovations to Studio B that allow an extra 2,000 square feet of space for a staging area or to accommodate a private setting for high-profile celebrities and their personnel. Studio B now has 2,000 square feet of shooting space with a 15’ x 24’ cove cyclorama, drive-in access and a café with full kitchen.

Bathhouse’s roof deck is currently undergoing renovations as well to provide a unique open space for photo shoots and events. The 2,500-square-foot wood deck is being transformed into a vibrant landscaped space with a lounge area on the patio. The 2,800-square-foot sun-drenched apartment will double as both a shooting space or a private space for clients and celebrities to relax during the day. The furnished residence’s amenities include a Viking/Wolf gourmet commercial kitchen, an elevator and two green-tiled bathrooms with antique clawfoot bathtubs. Ebel expects all construction to be completed this Fall.

 The 2,800-square foot residential space doubles as both a shooting space and a private space for high-profile talent.

 An industrial staircase against a tiled wall leading from Studio A to the catwalk that overlooks the floor.

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 Jermuk Ջերմուկ is an in one of the most beautiful places in Armenia. Volcanic ridges rise from the desert into rolling high plateaus and meadow lands punctuated by deep canyons and gullies.

 The following is an enthusiast tour of my new hometown Jermuk. Things are going to change dramatically for the town and it’s people in the next few years due to economic prosperity and new wealth. Included are my sincere remarks about my opinions on Armenian development and where I think the town is going.

 It’s hard to say where in the US or world it compares too, maybe Taos in New Mexico.
 If its redevelopment is successful it should become world-class resort it was planned to be by Soviet designers.

 == Highlights ==
 *High: over 2000 meters or over 6,500 feet
 *Weather: bright clear; beautiful especially during the summer season; dry wind from the desert
 *Trees: Beautiful color change during the fall
 *Wildlife: birds, deer, bears, and fish
 *Landscape: Rolling mountains and meadows with deep volcanic canyons with rushing streams
 *Arts: Art museum and many active artists and craftsman
 *Sports: Opportunities for Skiing, biking, hiking, fishing and any other mountain sports
 *Relaxation: healthful hot spring water, a beautiful forested park and ponds; many hotels and health spas
 *Unpopulated: the areas around Jermuk specially the to the northwest and southeast are the least populated large areas in all Armenia and Gharabagh. With a seasonal herds and small mountain hamlets

 == Jermuk Potential and Current Projects and Community Analysis ==
 Primary Projects to meet the Goals of Peace Corps
 Secondary Projects that also meet Goals of Peace Corps
 Personal Projects: I am interested is this project and believe there is Potential Peace Corps Support

 ===I. Environmental Landscape===

 Right Bank City Park Project:
 *Use Red Cross volunteers to help cleanup the trails
 *Plant to circular flowerbeds, during the soviet times these drew people to the park.
 *Repair steps and walkways? More of a construction project.
 *Lighting? Does the park need to be lit? Currently all that remains are old Soviet lampposts.
 *Seating needs repairs. Finding or designing new seating, example: recycled plastic seats.
 *Keeping the park generally in its current layout, few kiosks mostly by the main road and no new major development in the park.
 *Pipes, pipes everywhere. Water pipes, gas pipes just lay across the paths. I just witnessed another gas line installed next to the scenic path around the lake: 11/13/2004. Parts of paths remain half excavated.
 *Funded by Armenian Forests NGO and city government

 *Left Bank Community Park Project: (Projected, next year?)
 *Designed to provide green and open space for people in Left Bank
 *Foster new ideas about public open space in Armenia especially in the apartment complexes so common in most cities.
 *Trees provide protection from wind
 *Education for children
 *Not sure about final location

 *Proposed AutoCAD Classes
 *Living with City Architect
 *Helped on some small projects
 *Currently no computers in architect’s office

 Road and Bridge Reconstruction (now, not actively involved)
 *The first phase of Road construction will be completed this fall.
 *This includes the main roads to Jermuk from the valley and in the city.
 *The main bridge has been repainted and refurbished
 *Most of right bank sidewalks have been reconstructed and paved
 *Next year work will continue on the minor roads to access surrounding communities.
 *Traffic signals remain out of service and many lighting fixtures need to be upgraded.

 Hotel Restoration Development and Water Gallery Restoration (now, not actively involved)
 *The Hotel Armenia is the first post soviet destination hotel in Jermuk.
 *Formerly the polyclinic for the right bank and the center for any health related therpoly.
 *Redesigned as a luxury spa comparable to any in Western Europe or the US funded by owner of Jermuk Group and former mayor.
 *Its restoration was partnered with Jermuk’s most famous architectural landmark the Water Gallery.
 *All the paving stones were replaced and the building generally cleaned however I don’t believe that there were any significant improvements in piping and structure. It was cosmetic work, as most of the work around Jermuk and Armenia appears to be.

 ===II. Health and Environmental Education and Improvement===

 *Public Restroom Facilities
 *During Soviet times there were three public restroom facilities in Jermuk
 *Current there are none, people coming to the town and currently use the city park and its bushes as a toilet.
 *There is talk about putting the former Water Gallery restroom back in commission, but there is little unified support between the business interests in town and the city government, everyone claims not to have the funds.
 *Maybe this a candidate for composing toilets

 *New Polyclinic or Hospital
 *Old building located near Ketchup was to big
 *New building smaller and located in left bank was constructed using private funds?
 *Part of the kindergarten planned as a place for older people.
 *Mission East interested?

 Reforestation
 *Tree Coppicing, with Armenian Forests NGO
 *School education?

 GIS and Park/Natural Reserve Establishment
 *Analysis of resources in Jermuk and Arpa river valley
 *Some type of management of forests would be positive

 Trash Collection and Containers
 *Aluminum Boxes were stolen in the post Soviet years
 *No collection methods currently

 Trash Management and Landfills
 *Two major dumps in Jermuk
 *Neither one is sanitary

 Water Management
 *Metering
 *Running sinks and toilets
 *Bathroom satiation
 *Waste water outlets

 Jermuk Branch of the Armenian Red Cross: (open since 2000)
 *It provides extracurricular activities for children and adults.
 *Main goals: First Aid education and environmental education as well as outdoor recreation Examples: helping plant trees with the Armenian Forests, and getting cloth bags as an option in stores around Jermuk.
 *Write several grants, example: Eurasia Foundation, to update the offices and pay the rent.
 *Meet with Yerevan office to see what types of profit generation activities are expectable, to support the office
 *Get a calendar of activities planned throughout the year.
 *Recreation: another idea for profit generating activity for Jermuk Branch of the Armenian Red Cross

 ===III. Tourism and Business Development===

 Simple Paper map of Downtown Jermuk: (in progress)
 *Help me familiarize myself with where I live
 *Showing general layout and important places for hotel guests and visitors
 *The Hotel Armenia management requested it.
 *Potential areas for investment around the city, open space?
 *In digital format for ease of editing, it can be refined and reused. For security reasons I am working with poor source material

 Informational Pamphlet (s):(next year)
 *One of the goals of the urban institute’s tourism and business center
 *Two employees are being paid to collect information on Jermuk
 *The pamphlet(s) will have information on
 *Businesses: Hotels health spas, restaurants, taxis, stores, and shops.
 *Culture: art museum and local churches, fortresses, and archeological sites
 *Natural wonders: waterfalls, walking trails…
 *Published in various languages, mainly Armenian, English and Russian, and later Spanish, French, German.
 *I suggest the first versions be Xerox copies, to keep costs down and work out details
 *Some information has already been collected by the Armenia Tourist Information Center in Yerevan, and is already in English.

 Tourist/Business Center: (now open)
 This is an important part of the Urban Institute’s plans to develop the city into a modern tourist destination.
 *Temporary facility in the municipal building to test sustainability over the next two years
 *I learned from the mayor that the town and region is funding most new projects with it’s own funds.
 *Staff paid by city staff
 *Promote small and medium business development and investment in Jermuk
 *Education center on business management and finance
 *There is potential for Yerevan based businesses to establish a branch in Jermuk, I recently spoke with an American jeweler that was very interested in the idea.
 *Modeled on the successful centers in Sisian and other towns in Armenia that Peace Corps volunteers are working with.

 “Public” Forum and Business Interest Meetings (on going?)
 *Like a city council
 *Supposed to be open to the public but only attended by business interests continuing the legacy of Soviet totalitarian control over people
 *No posted schedule?

 Souvenir Development: idea for profit generating activity for Jermuk Branch of the Armenian Red Cross
 *Caps, T-shirts, and other clothing with Jermuk on it.
 *Postcards and posters
 *Local crafts: Wood crafts and cut stone. Carpets made a local carpet factory. A mini Vernissage in the mountains.
 *Local produce: honey and herbs
 *Agricultural Products from region, such as goat cheese from USDA Yerginotizor Arid Goat center. The marketing department of the USDA Yerevan office is also working on selling the cheese generated at the center in the local town, Yerevan, and overseas. They contracted with a local pottery works to make several sizes of small clay urns to store the cheese in. They are decorated with a primitive goat motif and sealed with a wax plug. I was thinking they could sell some to tourists in Jermuk during the tourist season. Try:
 *Book stand: hiking guide, wildflower guide, tourist info, and regional info
 *A model of the hot water gallery made of tuff stone and sold one of the hotels.

 Sanatoriums
 *Marketing, what cliental
 *Organization, still based on outdated Soviet type business plans
 *Refurnishing

 Water bottling Factories
 *Three or four maybe more factories
 *The main source of year round employment for population
 *Tours maybe possible

 Carpet Factory in Left Bank
 *Handwork all done by women
 *Around $150 a square foot

 Transportation
 *Taxis, buses, and vans
 *Buses are all Soviet era and chance it every time the climb the hill from Vike to Jermuk
 *Vans are Russian and only have one a day except during summer, must call ahead to buy tickets

 Movie Theaters and Auditoriums
 *Several Auditoriums in Jermuk
 *Unused and in poor condition

 Airport and Runway
 *Built by Soviets
 *Two kilometers

 Fish Farm
 *on the Arpa River.
 *A guy who runs it and charges about 8 dollars a kilogram of a fish that looks like rainbow trout.
 *The farm is up the valley from the town,
 *during Soviet times it was large operation with twenty or thirty pools around 4x20 meters each, with a small lake.
 *Currently only one of the pools has fish and only about five or six of the pool look operational.

 Art Galleries
 *One Soviet era art collection or “museum”
 *Not economically viable
 *Permanent collection vs. Retail

 Proposed Armenian Folk Life Center
 *A cultural center
 *Traditional music and building…like colonial Williamsburg
 *A school for foreigners to learn the traditional Armenian arts, painting miniatures, carving kharcars, making jewelry, painting.
 *Similar one in Vike

 Agricultural Technologies
 *USDA MAP project
 *Garden plots around apartments, are not zoned or monitored
 *Gndevaz, local agricultural center produces much for Jermuk.

 ===IV. Recreational Development===

 I have grouped different types of recreation into three groups based on environmental and economic impact.

 *Low impact (recreational activities): the most successful require almost no info structure development. All that is needed is equipment for rental and general information about the best location to recreate in. Equipment: This can be bought or donated.

 *Biking (spring, summer, fall), Ideal!!! Rolling hills and plateau. There are spectacular views from almost every location on the high land. There are many Jeep trails to follow and few fences or farms.
 Locations:
 Hills to the northwest of Jermuk offer great opportunities with their gentle yet undulating terrain.

 *Snow shoeing and Cross-country skiing (winter) Heavy snow fall in the area makes it ideal for winter trekking.
 *Hiking and Camping (all seasons) In the areas to the north and south of Jermuk there is beautiful undeveloped wilderness. The only people who frequent the area are summer herders. There are good water sources along streams. In canyons and ravines there are many potential protected campsites. With such up obstructed views it is hard to miss the many species of wildlife and plant life.
 *Kite boarding on snow and water (all seasons) I think this will work well on snow in the winter. I am not sure about contamination level of the reservoir to be able to swim in it.

 Moderate impact: require a more development and would probably have to be run by businesses, if individuals didn’t have gear. May need to be regulated.
 *Sports shooting (all seasons) Graws and pheasant are numerous. Wild pigs are also common
 *Horseback riding (summer tourist season) Examples of rides: Down the Arpa valley from Gndevaz village to visit the Vak. Up to the high plateau to visit the hot springs distinct from the town.
 *Paragliding (year round) a hot dry wind generally blows up the Arpa valley from the desert daily. There are several almost treeless hills that rise abruptly around five hundred feet next an old two kilometer aircraft landing strip.
 *Kayaking and rafting (tourist season) I haven’t thoroughly scouted the Arpa River but it appears that the river is quite boulder choked and therefore would be only runnable but expert kayakers. The wastewater from the whole town of Jermuk enters directly into the river. Beyond the dam new construction of a pipeline on the old Jermuk road has caused the river to be filled with scree causing serious blockage and visual destruction. In places it no longer looks like a river canyon but gravel piles.
 *Bungee jumping (tourist season) The over to three hundred foot drop from this metal arch would make a compelling leap. I wonder if it has been tried in the Caucasus region before

 High Impact: Heavy infrastructure development and investment, expensive equipment
 *Downhill skiing, snowboarding (winter and spring) Huge investment and not sustainable unless community is dependent on it?
 *SUV and Jeep trails (all year) Terribly destructive to the environment, especially alpine meadows

 *1. Providing tourists with hiking/skiing information, if they have their own equipment
 *2. Providing equipment and guides for tourists for a cost that would help support the red cross’s continued operation

 Sport and Recreation Stores
 Necessary?

 === V. Innovative Alternative Energy Technologies ===

 *Current Situation: Unlike much of the rest of Armenia’s cities, the info structure for central heating generally remains. The pipes and radiators remain because the central heating stations recently shut down.
 Gas Pipes,
 *Electric Transmission Lines:

 Micro Hydropower Option
 *One station is operating currently
 *Using old Soviet equipment with little or no safety practices
 *These a really popular PC projects in mountainous developing countries.
 *I saw several in Nepal that were powering villages, they are about the size of a washing machine or smaller.

 Hydrothermal Option
 *Has hydrothermal Power been explored?
 *What investment does this require?
 *Where has this been used successfully? Iceland ?
 *They say the only solution to decentralizing the heating in Armenia is running natural gas to every house and apartment.
 *This has created a mess of pipes running above ground everywhere in Armenia. The Armenians don’t like to bury any of there utilities outside of central Yerevan.

 Solar power
 *Roofs of building??
 *Intense UV in and a lot of sunny days

 Energy Management Practices
 *Thermal Curtains and other insulation

 === VI. Funding Sourcing ===

 *National Government:
 *Municipal Government: Selling most of town property to private investors
 *International NGOs
 *Diaspora Community Members
 *Community donations

 *Glendale and Washington DC
 As you know there is a huge Armenian population in Glendale, LA, over a million, many first generation. I was thinking about sending several flyers out to my uncle to put up in various health spas, gyms, and sports equipment shops. Armenian Americans could donate their old equipment to the Peace Corps to help Jermuk, the primer outdoor destination in Armenia.

 Jeffery, Armenian Forests, gets a lot of donations shipped over through a Diaspora organization in Yerevan that specializes in shipping donated items. I will learn more about it. I will come up with a draft of a flyer and maybe a PowerPoint explaining what Jermuk is.

 ==Etymology==
 “Jer” in Armenian means a spring

 ==Presence of NGOs==

 === Jermuk Branch of the Armenian Red Cross: ===

 1. Extracurricular activities for children and adults, First Aid education, outdoor recreation and environmental education. Examples: helping plant trees with the Armenian Forests, and getting cloth bags as an option in stores around Jermuk.

 2. Write several grants, example: Eurasia Foundation, to update the offices and pay the rent.

 3. Meet with Yerevan office to see what types of profit generation activities are expectable, to support the office

 4. Get a calendar of activities planned throughout the year.

 ==Education==

 ===Schools===
 *All Schools recently refurnished
 *Right Bank school didn’t want a PC language teacher
 *Left Bank school wants a PC business volunteer
 *After school Language Club for advanced students

 ===Project Harmony===
 *Past volunteers very active in work there
 *In need of new camera

 ===Sports School===
 *Former PC volunteer’s project
 *Friendly director

 Sports Fields
 *Two sports fields in the Right Bank, dirt and not maintained
 *One large one in Left Bank

 Playground and Proposed Sports Center
 *In Right Bank
 *A sports center and casino are part of the next phase of development of the Hotel Armenia Project

 Yoga Classes
 *Proposed by a former PC volunteer

 ===Ecocamps===
 *Seemly popular project for PC volunteers
 *Proposed by past volunteers to be run by the Red Cross

 ==Transportation==
 Thank god there is a new bus!!!!

 ===From Yerevan to Jermuk===
 The nonstop marshooti service runs daily at 3pm, from the Kilka bus station, accessible by 77 and 68 and 101 Yerevan town marshooti. Be early as space is often hard to find.
 *Bus Cost: 2,000 Dram

 ===From Sevan, Martuni, and Lake Region to Jermuk===
 It maybe more cost effective to take a cab from the lake region down the Selim pass road from Martuni to Yeghegnadzor.
 *About 8,000 Dram

 ===From Yeghegnadzor/Vike to Jermuk===
 The bus to Jermuk runs daily from Yeghegnadzor 2pm Mon thru Sat and 4pm on Sunday. The bus trip takes approximately two hours in good conditions. Yeghegnadzor is about twenty minutes from Vike via Malishka

 *Bus: Yeghegnadzor to Jermuk: 700 Dram
 *Bus: Vike to Jermuk: 500 Dram
 *Taxi from Vike to Jermuk: 4,000 to 6,000 Dram

 ==Accommodations==

 === Prices for rented apartments in Jermuk ===
 *1 room: 8,000
 *2 rooms: 12,000
 *3 rooms: 20,000

 ==Weather==

 ==Past volunteers==
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 '''1997-1999'''<br>
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 '''2002'''<br>
 [[Scott Guenthner]]<br>
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 '''2004'''<br>
 [[Will Dickinson]]<br>
 '''2005''<br>
 no volunteers<br>
 '''2006''<br>
 no volunteers<br>
 '''2007'''<br>
 [[Ben Callaway]]<br>

 ==External links==
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Ascent of Mount Field on 2012-07-26

Climber: Tom Stone

Other People:Solo Ascent
Date:Thursday, July 26, 2012
Ascent Type:Successful Summit Attained
Peak:Mount Field
    Location:USA-New Hampshire
    Elevation:4320 ft / 1316 m

Ascent Trip Report

Drizzly weather. Did Mt. Tom on same trip some came over on Willey Ridge trail. Few views except where someone hacked one out by cutting 10 or so small trees! Never seen that before...
Summary Total Data
    Route Conditions:
Maintained Trail
    Gear Used:
Ski Poles
    Weather:Drizzle, Cool, Calm, Low Clouds

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Ascent of Mount Truman on 2013-10-05

Climber: Steve Blanchette

Others in Party:Paul Blanchette
Date:Saturday, October 5, 2013
Ascent Type:Successful Summit Attained
Peak:Mount Truman
    Location:USA-New Hampshire
    Elevation:5000 ft / 1524 m

Ascent Trip Report

Full Trip Summary:
My father and I had planned this as our season finale in the Whites. We parked at Lafayette Place parking lot around 7am and took the Old Bridle Path up to the AMC hut. Had some amazing views of the foliage through Franconia Notch and over towards Cannon Mt. The tops of Lafayette and Lincoln were covered in clouds but we hoped the cloud cover would lift before we got to summit. We got an impromptu tour of the hut by a lady working there and learned how to book a stay online. From AMC hut we got on Greenleaf trail heading towards Lafayette summit. The clouds unfortunately dropped and we stopped at 4500 ft to take some pictures and enjoy the view as we were about to enter the clouds.
The summit of Lafayette had the remnants of a foundation and everyone was relaxing and eating lunch there to avoid the wind. We decided it was a good idea and ate lunch there.
From there we headed down ridgeline trial to, and over, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, and Little Haystack. We occasionally could see off the edge of the ridgeline down to trees below but never got a good view. As a big part of this loop is the amazing 360 degree views I was disappointed we were socked in. The trial itself was nice and the views up to the clouds were very good though.
Heading down from Haystack you hike along a stream for awhile and come across some nice waterfalls. This mixed with the foliage made for a nice descent. This apparently is a VERY popular hike as we had to have passed at least 300 people, not exaggerating, on this hike. Apparently we were doing this loop backwards, as most people go from haystack towards Lafayette but even so it was rather crowded and we often had to get off trail to let groups of 20-30 people by.
Summary Total Data
    Elevation Gain:100 ft / 31 m
    Elevation Loss:150 ft / 46 m
    Distance:0.2 mi / 0.3 km
    Route Conditions:
Maintained Trail
    Weather:Drizzle, Cool, Breezy, Low Clouds
Ascent Statistics
    Elevation Gain:100 ft / 31 m
    Distance:0.1 mi / 0.2 km
    Route:Franconia Ridge Trail / AT
    Trailhead:Col from Lafayette  4900 ft / 1493 m
Descent Statistics
    Elevation Loss:150 ft / 46 m
    Distance:0.1 mi / 0.2 km
    Route:Franconia Ridge Trail / AT
    Trailhead:Col to Lincoln  4850 ft / 1478 m
Ascent Part of Trip: Lafayette Lincoln loop

Complete Trip Sequence:
1Mount Lafayette2013-10-05 a
2Mount Truman2013-10-05 b
3Mount Lincoln2013-10-05 c
4Little Haystack2013-10-05 d

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Nevada County High Points

RankCountyPeak Elev-Ft
Range (Level 5) Prom-Ft
1.EsmeraldaBoundary Peak13,140White Mountains253
2.White PineWheeler Peak13,063Snake Range7573
3.NyeMount Jefferson11,941Toquima Range5881
4.ClarkCharleston Peak11,916Spring Mountains8274
5.LanderBunker Hill11,473Toiyabe Range2833
6.ElkoRuby Dome11,387Ruby-East Humboldt Mountains4826
7.MineralMount Grant11,320Wassuk Range4000
8.WashoeMount Rose10,776Carson Range3630
9.LincolnMount Grafton-South Ridge10,680Schell Creek Range80
10.EurekaDiamond Peak10,614North Eureka County Ranges3614
11.LyonMiddle Sister-Northeast Ridge10,600Pine Nut-Sweetwater Ranges80
12.ChurchillDesatoya Peak9973Frenchman-Eastgate-Gabbs Ranges3545
13.PershingStar Peak9836Southeast Humboldt River Ranges5400
14.HumboldtGranite Peak9732Santa Rosa Mountains4402
15.DouglasEast Peak9591Carson Range351
16.Carson CitySnow Valley Peak9214Carson Range1294
17.StoreyMount Davidson7864Reno-Truckee Area2744

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Guy Cloutier and Andy Martin were the first to complete this list, on 9/18/1998.

     Nevada County High Points

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       Hiking Nevada's County High Points (Sumner)

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Mountaineers Baker's Dozen

RankPeak Elev-Ft Range (Level 6) Prom-Ft Ascent Date
1.Mount Baker10,781Baker-Shuksan Massif8812
2.Mount Shuksan9131Baker-Shuksan Massif4411
3.Seward Peak8000Baker-Shuksan Massif140
4.American Border Peak7994Border Ranges2794
5.Mount Larrabee7861Border Ranges981
6.Mount Blum7680Bacon-Blum-Triumph Area3280
7.Hadley Peak7515Baker-Shuksan Massif395
8.Canadian Border Peak7470Border Ranges
9.Seahpo Peak7441Baker-Shuksan Massif441
10.Tomyhoi Peak7435Border Ranges2035
11.Mount Sefrit7151Baker-Shuksan Massif1551
12.Ruth Mountain7115Baker-Shuksan Massif1315
13.Hagan Mountain7080Bacon-Blum-Triumph Area600
14.Icy Peak7073Baker-Shuksan Massif1073
15.Bacon Peak7061Bacon-Blum-Triumph Area2505
16.South Twin7000Twin Sisters-Foothills3520
17.North Twin6640Twin Sisters-Foothills680
18.Mount Watson6220Bacon-Blum-Triumph Area1300

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These 18 peaks are all near the dominant landmark of Mount Baker. It is called the "Baker's Dozen" because to earn the Mountaineers Peak Pin for this list you must climb any 13 peaks on the list. Outside of Mount Baker itself and the famously scenic Mount Shuksan, these summits are all relatively obscure.

However, climbing 13 (or 18) peaks on this list is a serious mountaineering objective. Virtually no summits here are walk-ups or even scrambles, and most involve crossing glaciers or steep snowfields. There are also a number of epic bushwhacking approaches to some of the more remote peaks, and one of them (Canadian Border Peak) is across the border in Canada.

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Two years ago I wrote a story for this very site about morels, those delectable mushrooms that make their appearance here every Spring.

I have yet to find one since.

Actually, that’s a lie. If you get one thing out of this article, it should be the fact that Shroomers lie about, well,  Shrooming, which is the act of seeking, harvesting, and eating fungus, athlete’s foot not included.

My lie here is that I really did find three yellows last week, but they were so small that they should be spelled mshrms, not being big enough to qualify for vowels. Dude, they were so dinky, they hurt my feelings. Didn’t have the heart to pick ‘em.

Maybe my last article ruined my luck, that I offended the gods of fungus, or some such nonsense. Branch Rickey said that luck is the residue of design, but the only residue I’m interested in is the mushroom gravy-type that you sop up with a biscuit right out of the skillet. (BTW, the Roman goddess of fungus was Jocitchoria).

Everyone said 2012 was a sucky season for morels (at least around here), but they seem to be all over the place this Spring - that is, everywhere other than where I’ve looked.

Jeremiah stopped by the house the other day with about 3 lbs. of yellows in a potato bag, but that was just to show off, not to offer up. He left with all 3 lbs., a smile, and me with small tear in my eye.

Dan has ‘reportedly’ collected a half-bushel of the buggers this year, but I’ve known Dan my entire life and tell you here and now that he is a True Shroomer (see above) and is not past gilding the lily.

Stu had a very nice mess soaking in his fridge, and when I asked him to take me along on his next trip, he glared at me eye-to-eye for two full minutes of silence. We changed the subject to golf.

A deacon at your church who would help you change a tire in a downpour would rather have your Honda fall on his foot than tell you where he found those three hundred grays. He’ll tell you that he found them on the moon, when you know damned well that he’s never been west of St. Louis. The maxim holds true: Be they princes or paupers, if they Shroom, they sham.

I tell you this sorry, sad, and sordid story in a blatantly naked attempt to solicit your sorrow and perhaps wear out the ‘s’ on my keyboard. I never liked it anyhow. I want some fungus, dag nab it, and not the kind that takes Weapons-Grade Tinactin to cure either.

Glen and I plan on going out Shrooming this afternoon, but I’m not optimistic. Glen is a good guy and a good Shroomer, but he has a knack for finding things other than mushrooms and wanting to drag them home. If I’m there when this happens, he makes me drag while he pushes and supervises. My idea of a fun Sunday afternoon doesn’t involve lugging what Glen says is the left side of a 350-cubic inch small-block engine out of a swamp because “it might be worth something“, like a $32,000 bill from my orthopedist.

No, I’m convinced that morels for me are like poker hands better than two-pair, something else I haven’t seen in two years.

That’s why I’m asking my millions of readers here in Logan County to throw me a fungus-flavored Lifesaver and take me with them this week in search of what is wonderfully described as the elusive morel.

(Just read the last paragraph and had a good laugh. Millions of readers, ha ha, in a pig‘s eye. Last time I got 2000 reads on a story I almost passed out. That should be proof enough for you to trust that I, too, am a True Shroomer. I lie in print, man; I can lie about where you take me Shrooming.)

Bear in mind that while I am a lot closer to being height-weight appropriate than I was six months ago, if your idea of Shrooming involves rock-climbing equipment, include me out. I’ll climb a hill and gully or two, but I’m looking for fungus, not to get back to nature. (Why does this sound more and more like a personal ad in a really weird magazine?)

So if you’re willing to let a fifty-ish fungophile follow you around in the woods for a couple of hours this week after work, I’m your guy. I’m good company, can get around in the woods and can talk for five minutes straight on any subject. With 24-hours notice, I can talk intelligently for fifteen minutes straight on any subject, as the five-minute version is very likely contain up to eighty-percent crapola.

Just leave a post at the end of this story via Facebook inviting me along. The not-really-a-law-firm of Stephens and Smith, BMF, will pick the most intriguing or funniest and will contact My Latest Hero by Tuesday and make arrangements to go later this week.

If you already reached you're yearly limit of fungus and took pics, send them to me at tstephens@wpko.com in a .jpeg format and I'll post them below.

All I’m really interested in is finding a mess or two of mushrooms for me and the family, not hitting the lottery. But if it just happens that while My Latest Hero and I are out finding morels, my Reporter gene kicks in and I find a story, say, about people who hunt mushrooms, I could certainly take pictures, conduct interviews, and do a feature story for this site and a package for WPKO and WBLL next weekend. Wow! The very definition of serendipity.

Footnote: The not-really-a-law-firm of Stephens and Smith, BMF , consists of me and Night Mix Guru Matt Smith, who owns an odd sense of humor that makes sense to me. My name comes first because I have underwear older than he is.

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I just need need need to vent. I think I am pretty courteous when at the gym, I wipe up my sweat, don't sit on machines for long periods of time, and pretty much keep to myself.

While I'm glad people are actually at the gym and making an effort...WHY???

Do people wipe down a machine BEFORE they use it, but NOT after???

I have been preoccupied (I know I should just ignore it) with this behavior. It's so arrogant and clearly rude. I feel compelled to say something to the next person that does this!

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There's this woman at my gym who carries around a roll of paper towels with her and one of the squirt bottles that they provide for cleaning the machines. There's only about 10 squirt bottles provided and probably 50 people in the gym at any given time so they're obviously not for everyone to carry around with them, but she for some reason feels the need to have it with her at all times. She sprays the whole machine down until its dripping, does her thing, and then douses it again. If you were to walk up to it without seeing her there you would have sworn some incredibly sweaty person was just sitting there.

Actually, another really funny thing I watched her do was try to jump rope with the elastic strength bands. I almost fell off the treadmill when I saw that. I was going to be nice and say something but she figured out pretty quickly that's not what they were for.

People make me laugh.

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Whats worse is the gym locker room-the only thing worse than sitting on a sweaty machine is sitting where there was a sweaty naked butt! I'm far from prude, but we could all benefit from a towel or two while we change ya think.

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LOL! I use 3 towels at the gym, I'm not a germaphob, but I want to stay clean and not gross people out.

small towel for working out, which I hang on to and use to sit on in the steam room...then in goes in the towel bin.

Large towels, one to dry off in and wrap up in...the other for my hair and later to sit on or stand on (the floors are always a little wet).

Why doesn't everyone do this? LOL!

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My gym has co-ed steem room and sauna.... it's so friggin nasty when men walk in wearing underpants and white ones at that...ewwy!

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People don't wipe their friggn' machines down after they use them!!!!!!!!!! So sweaty and nasty and I can't stand it. I also hate when you go to pick up some weights and they are wet from someone's sweat---kill me. So gross...The bathrooms are a petri-dish of germs and so germie that I just can't deal. I am by NO MEANS a germaphobe but for the love of God and all that is holy why, WHY do people not care about it? Lazy? Dirty? I don't get it and it drives me nuts.

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“This book is a wake-call for all of us who have misjudged what children need and can handle, and who have wandered so far from the best practices that we are raising neurologically damaged and emotionally stunted human beings as a result. Simplicity Parenting arises from dialogues with real people, from their questions and their needs. Kim John Payne is sharp, funny, and wise, and–best of all–he has something shattering but positive to say to an America that is struggling to know how to live.” —Steve Biddulph, author of The Secret of Happy Children

“If you are raising children in these anxious times, you need this book. It will inspire you, reassure you, and, most important of all, it will remind you that less is more, that simplicity trumps complication, that rhythm and routine bring peace to the soul. In this profound and practical guide, Kim John Payne offers parents a doable, step-by-step approach to simplifying everyday family life, from the toy box to the dinner table. In the process, he reveals to us the rewards to be found in slowing down, savoring our children’s childhoods, and more fully enjoying our own adult lives.”—Katrina Kenison, author of Mitten Strings for God

Simplicity Parenting takes the unusual and unusually wise stance that sometimes less can be more. Less as in less frenetic activity, less racing around, less clutter. Payne provides practical strategies for turning down the volume and creating a pace that fosters calmness, mindfulness, reflection, and individuality in children. Simplicity Parenting should be on every parent’s (indeed, every person’s) reading list.”—Kathleen A. Brehony, Ph.D., author of Awakening at Midlife

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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — National park staff and volunteers will converge on Lake Crescent for a one-day “Litter Blitz” along U.S. Highway 101 today.

Olympic National Park staff from all disciplines and work units will collect and remove litter from the road shoulders between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

“Cleaning up the 12-mile-long Lake Crescent roadside is an all-hands-on-deck project,” said park Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum.

“Sprucing up one of our major access routes is a great way to get ready for Memorial Day weekend and the summer season.”

Drivers are urged to use caution, slow down and allow extra time for rounding Lake Crescent on Friday and to be alert for people along the roadside.

Volunteer help has been pre-arranged, said Barb Maynes, park spokeswoman, adding that the park is not seeking additional help.

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PORT ANGELES — A 710-foot Holland America Line cruise ship is expected to dock in Port Angeles at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

The ms Statendam, which can carry 1,258 passengers, will dock at Port of Port Angeles' Terminal 1 and leave at 9:30 p.m., Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Director Russ Veenema said.

The ship is journeying from San Diego to Vancouver, B.C.

A sister ship, the ms Oosterdam, docked in Port Angeles last Friday. It was near the end of a trip that started in Australia and ended in Seattle.

Downtown shuttles and tours available to cruise ship passengers last Friday will be in place Saturday.

Willie Nelson of All Points Charters & Tours has organized a fleet of four shuttles to take cruise ship passengers to a central downtown stop, the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center at 401 E. First St., the Museum at the Carnegie at 207 S. Lincoln St. and the waterfront so travelers can visit the Feiro Marine Life Center on City Pier, The Landing mall at 115 E. Railroad Ave. and the esplanade.

Nelson also put together three tours that will be sold aboard ship.

Cruise ship passengers can choose a three-hour tour of Hurricane Ridge; a longer tour of Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls and Hurricane Ridge; or an afternoon visiting wineries in the Port Angeles area.

Public input sought

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park is seeking public input on proposed improvements to facilities at Log Cabin Resort, a concession-operated resort at Lake Crescent.

Comments will be taken through June 9.

Planned improvements include construction of accessible restrooms and pathways, as well as replacement of eight guest cabins and a manager's residence for the resort.

Paving of access roadways and parking areas within the resort is also planned.

In progress is a scoping period to help define the issues and concerns to be addressed in an environmental assessment to be released for review this fall.

For more information, phone 360-565-3004 or visit

Public comments can be submitted on that website or sent to Superintendent, Log Cabin Resort EA Scoping, Olympic National Park, 600 E. Park Ave., Port Angeles, WA 98362.

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PORT TOWNSEND — Oceanography on the Dock will train Port Townsend Marine Science Center volunteers Tuesday.

The free training will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marine Exhibit on the pier at Fort Worden beach.

“You'll learn about how ocean parameters, like pH, are exciting to test and important to Salish Sea health,” said Jamie Landry, marine science center citizen science coordinator.

Once trained, volunteers will lead the public in conducting experiments to help them understand pH, acidify their own cup of ocean water and see firsthand how key marine species, such as shellfish, are affected by ocean acidification.

The program's schedule is flexible, so volunteers can help lead sessions on days and times that work for them.

The Salish Sea stretches from the southern end of Puget Sound northward to Desolation Sound in Canada.

For more information, contact Jamie Landry at 360-385-5582, ext. 112, or

Retiring employees

SEQUIM — A reception to recognize Sequim School District employees who will be retiring at the end of the current school year is planned for Monday, June 16.

The reception will be from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the library at Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave.

Light refreshments will be served.

Retired Sequim School District employees from past years are invited to attend.

For more information, phone Karen Sande, human resources director, at 360-582-3261.

Marine meeting scheduled

NEAH BAY — The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration's Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary will host a meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council at the Makah Marina, 1321 Bayview Ave., from 9:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today.

The meeting is open to the public, with a public comment period at 2:50 p.m.

The agenda includes a presentation by the U.S. Navy's Northwest Training and Testing Environmental Impact Statement status, an overview of recent studies working to improve survivability of released rockfish in West Coast recreational fisheries, an update on Makah projects and activities, and more.

To receive more information, email Karlyn Langjahr at or visit, where a draft meeting agenda will be posted.

PoM group, potluck

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Mosaic is launching the Parents of Minors with Developmental Disabilities Support Group, or PoM.

The PoM is open to all parents and caregivers who have a child younger than 18 with special needs.

A free PoM potluck event will be held in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's Fellowship Hall, 301 Lopez Ave., from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Free child care is available to families.

Parents Rachel Anderson, Laura Brackett, Shawnda Hicks, Jennifer Krumpe and Rachel Moore recognized a void that existed in the ability of families with special-needs children to connect with other families, to share resources and to champion activities tailored to the needs of minors with special needs, according to a news release.

“Not only is this an exciting time for parents and caregivers to connect with each other,” Anderson said, “but this is also an opportunity for kids with special needs to get together with other kids that face similar challenges.”

A family doesn't need to have a diagnosis to attend the event.

For more information, phone Clallam Mosaic at 360-797-3602 or email

Older driver course

Two “Smart Driver Safety” courses will be held at month's end in Jefferson County.

The first eight-hour course will be held at the Port Ludlow Beach Club, 121 Marina View Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, May 27 and May 29.

For more information and to register for this course, phone Russ Henry at 360-437-2250.

The other eight-hour course will be held at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road in Chimacum, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 29 and 30.

To register for this course, phone 360-732-4822.

These courses are open to all and are designed to help mature drivers improve driving skills and inform them of revised laws.

The cost for these courses is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers.

Class sizes are limited, so early registration is suggested.

Those who are 50 and older may qualify for an insurance discount.

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