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Monday, July 16, 2012

What's new at the 2012 California State Fair

SACRAMENTO -- Better hours and a slew of new?attractions are among the highlights of the 2012 California State Fair,? which runs July 12-29 at Cal Expo.

NEW HOURS

The fairgrounds will be open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Magical Midway hours are:

-- 2-11 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

-- Tuesday, noon-11 p.m. Wednesday, and 11 a.m.-midnight Friday, Saturday? and Sunday.

-- The Kids Park will be operational 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

NEW ATTRACTIONS

In keeping with the theme "Fun That Moves You," the 2012 State Fair introduces an array of entertaining, challenging, educational and thoroughly enjoyable activities and experiences for all ages. Most of them are free with fair admission:

1) "Wizard's Challenge" (in front of Bldg A) - Explore the magic and wonder of science in a 9,600-square-foot, Medieval-themed, mostly interactive exhibit. Morph your face with someone else's in the Morphing Mirror. Try to identify mysterious smells in Common Scents.

Dare to walk through the Dragon's Lair. Make beautiful music with the Enchanted Organ and Steel Drums. Take on all-comers at the Giant Chess Set. There are 20 activities in all. And don't miss the Magic of Science stage show with three performances daily. "Wizard's Challenge" is sponsored by SMUD.

2) "Sun-Maid Celebrating 100 Years of Fruit and Sunshine" (Expo Center, Bldg 3) - The Kingsburg-based company, a cooperative owned by nearly 1,000 families who grow raisin grapes, celebrates 100 years of a thriving enterprise by displaying from its collection two paintings and a chromo lithograph by the celebrated America artist Norman Rockwell.

The Sun-Maid celebration also includes an interactive exhibit that
tells the story of dried-fruit production in California and the history of the iconic Sun-Maid Girl. The Sun-Maid chef will cook up heritage recipes in the Sun-Maid Kitchen.

3) "Girl Scouts Zone"(Bldg A-B) - Celebrating 100 years of scouting, Girl Scouts Heart of Central California worked with Randy Roberts, deputy director of the Crocker Art Museum, and museum consultant Rachel Tooker to create an interactive exhibit that shows how Girl Scouts discover, connect and take action to make the world a better place.

4) "Toytopia 2.0" (Expo Center, Bldg 5) - Sacramento's Stage Nine Entertainment returns with an interactive exhibit for folks of all ages. Doodle on the world's largest Etch-a-Sketch and pretend that you live in a giant dollhouse. Build something with Legos and other construction toys. Visit the stuffed animal Toytopia Zoo. Check out model planes, trains and automobiles, and play the day away at a retro game arcade. Don't forget to visit the official Toytopia store inside the exhibit.

5) "Birds in Paradise"(Floriculture) - Wander deep into the "jungle" where macaws, Amazon and cockatoos inhabit the "parrot tree." Marvel at colorful peacocks, along with a charm of finches, a colony of canaries, along with kookaburra, amazons, curassow and other "singers." Experts will be on hand to talk about the feathered flock. And look for exotic plants, many of which were propagated and nurtured in the State Fair's
Landscape Yard: vanilla orchid, sugar cane, cocoa, coffee, banana, papaya and pineapple. Free California poppy-seed packs will be given away while supplies last.

6) "Wet 'n' Wild" (Bldg B)- The California Department of Water Resources and California Department of Fish and Game team up on a water and wildlife exhibit designed to educate the public about native animals and how water impacts their habitats. See raccoon, bobcat, bald eagle, rattlesnake and amphibians in enclosures similar to their native habitats. Watch educational and entertaining presentations with a beaver, turkey vulture, North American porcupine, desert tortoise and hawk at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily.

7) "We Stand on Their Shoulders"(Bldg A) - Sacramento State professor emeritus Felicenne Ramey created a documentary-style exhibit in which photographs of elderly African-American men and women are paired with their musings on life. Ramey began working on the project in 2009. The exhibit comes to the State Fair after making its debut earlier this year at the Sacramento State library.

8) " The Flying Marbellos?& Friends" (Expo Center, Bldg 7) - Vallejo dentist and artist Victor Chaney creates wacky and hypnotic kinetic sculptures, including the circus-themed "The Flying Marbellos" and "H2-Opus," a musical fountain. See six of his unique works in the Fine Art building.

9) Guinness World Record attempts- Be a part of history at the California State Fair as not one, but two, world records are challenged. The world's largest cocktail, a Margarita, will be built starting at 10 a.m. July 13 in an enormous stainless steel shaker on Palm Avenue.

A Roseville woman will attempt the longest continuous Ferris wheel ride. She's set to begin her quest at 5 a.m. July 23 in the Magical Midway.

She'll have to outlast the Los Angeles police detective who set the current record of 25 hours in June 2012.

10) My First Ride (Cavalcade of Horses arena) - Never been on a horse before? Now cowboys and cowgirls of all ages can saddle up for a jaunt around the arena. Rides will be given at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on July 15, 17, 24, 27 and 28. At 3 p.m. every day, kids can participate in stick-horse games and pony painting.

11) On the Magical Midway - Butler Amusements amps up the fun with old favorites and some new attractions, including White Water Log Flume, Mega Drop Tower and Circle of Champions. The Zillerator Coaster makes its return to the 2012 State Fair.

12) High Fly'n Zip Line (behind Expo Center, Bldg 5) - Also debuting at the 2012 State Fair, brought in by Butler Amusements, is a 600-foot-long zip line on which up to four riders will fly along at 35 mph. The highest elevation is 60 feet. Riders must weigh between 30 and 250 pounds. Zip line tickets are $20 and do not include State Fair admission. Carnival wristband and carnival tickets cannot be used for this ride.

13) Gran Jaripeo con Ezequiel Pena y Mucho Mas- The action includes a bull-riders-only rodeo, renowned Mexican entertainer Ezequiel Pena who will perform as he rides around the arena on horseback, and much more. (4-10 p.m. July 29, Horse Show and Rodeo Arena)

Tickets are for sale now at http://www.bigfun.org

Source: http://eastsacramento.news10.net/news/fun/100800-whats-new-2012-california-state-fair

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Tips On How To Plan A Summer Snorkel Visit To Southern California

By: stes22jhmc

When looking for a mask the following elements should be considered. First and foremost consider whether prescription lenses are needed. Prescription lenses will allow a diver that wears glasses or contacts to see well underwater. The other factors that need to be taken into account are the comfort level of the seal, the nose pocket, and the strap. Also, a good mask will need to have high quality and durable fasteners.
The second piece of scuba gear that a serious diver should consider purchasing is for the feet, a good pair of booties. Booties are similar to water socks in that they protect a person's feet from the rocks, fish, and sharp surfaces in the water. Booties are like boots for the water and they have a zipper down the side of the shoe. They can also protect a diver's feet from blisters.
The third piece that every diver should own is actually two items: swim fins. Swim fins will need to be measured for a particular diver's foot so they can be personalized for use.
Lastly, divers should consider buying their own scuba weights and snorkels. Not only will these pieces of scuba gear be used during every dive, but they are items that need personalization for specific people.
Once a diver has the five basic pieces of scuba gear, they will need proper, on-going care and maintenance. For some pieces of gear proper care means rinsing in warm water after each use, but for other pieces of equipment good care may mean washing with a mild detergent and warm water. Proper care of gear will ensure that scuba equipment will be long-lasting and durable.
The rest of the gear that is needed for a dive can be rented at dive shops and specialty stores that are located near the water. But not all divers will rent the other pieces of equipment that are needed for a dive. Some divers will choose to purchase all of the pieces of scuba gear that are needed for an underwater diving adventure.
Scuba gear is necessary to enjoy the mystical beauty of an underwater world. The proper gear will not only keep a diver safe, but it will also allow a diver to have the best diving experience possible and can keep anyone comfortable and at ease during an underwater adventure.
Everyone from amateur to advanced divers use the basic pieces of scuba gear. These basic pieces are necessary for a fun and safe dive. Most experts agree that there are five items every diver needs to purchase if they are serious about diving, even if they are just beginning their certification. While these items can be rented, it is often unhygienic and inconvenient to do so.
The first of these five items is the scuba mask. It is arguably the most important piece of gear. A mask allows a diver to see clearly underwater. It also increases a diver's field of vision, which creates a large area of space that is clear and easy.

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Chicago Tribune suspends use of Journatic content

CHICAGO (AP) ? The Chicago Tribune has suspended its use of local news provider Journatic after discovering plagiarized and fabricated material in one of its stories, an announcement that was quickly followed by the resignation Saturday of one of the news service's senior staffers.

Journatic's head of editorial, Mike Fourcher, said on his blog that he had resigned because of disagreements with senior staff over "ethical and management issues."

The Chicago-based company has come under scrutiny since the public radio program "This American Life" reported two weeks ago that Journatic was using low-paid writers overseas to produce items under fake bylines that were published in print and online by several major U.S. newspapers.

The issue has sparked discussion throughout the news industry, which is struggling to cut costs while still trying to serve local markets, sometimes by outsourcing specialized content.

Journatic, which began operations in 2006, had produced content for the Tribune's suburban TribLocal publications ? 90 town websites and 22 weekly print editions.

The newspaper said in its Saturday edition that one of those stories, published earlier in the week in the Deerfield TribLocal, contained a quote lifted from a June 7 story in another local publication. It also included a fabricated quote that used information from an item on Patch.com, another website providing hyperlocal content.

"We deeply regret this incident and apologize to Chicago Tribune and its readers," said Journatic founder and Chief Executive Brian Timpone in a statement published by the Tribune.

Journatic did not return a phone message seeking comment Saturday.

Dozens of media outlets use Journatic content. The Chicago Tribune's parent, Tribune Co., invested an undisclosed sum in the company in April.

The newspaper's senior vice president and editor, Gerould Kern, said in a staff memo that an internal investigation begun after the revelation of false bylines is not complete.

"These are the most egregious sins in journalism," Kern said. "We do not tolerate these acts at the Chicago Tribune under any circumstances, whether from a staff member or an outside supplier like Journatic."

While the suspension was described as indefinite, Chicago Tribune Media Group President Vince Casanova told the newspaper it would work with Journatic in the interim to improve standards.

"We're not writing them off," he said.

In his blog post, Fourcher, who was also Journatic's production manager, said he had tried to address problems at the company in discussions with its founders but was thwarted. He said one of the company's shortfalls was a business model that favors quantity over quality.

"Inevitably, as you distribute reporting work to an increasingly remote team, you break traditional bonds of trust between writers and editors until they are implicitly discouraged from doing high-quality work for the sake of increasing production efficiency and making more money," Fourcher said.

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Poster oil painting fetches $90,000 in auction by oilpaintings

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Allow Bartlett and his spouse Beginning McDonald have now gone four for five.

The several, both lengthy time Stampede volunteers, have placed the successful bid four periods in the last five decades for the title item at the Calgary Stampede European Art Market.

This season, their $90,000 successful bid This permitted the several simply to move away with a non colored documents oil painting of place western Vern Lonsberry, a painting which will become the formal 2013 Calgary Stampede poster.

"I was amazed that this ceased at $90,000. I believed it would go greater than that," Bartlett said. "Now we just have to determine where we'll put it."

Bartlett said the married couple's house is loaded with modern art, but he has lengthy had an admiration for the of European artists.

"I think there's just something about the loyalty of the western. There's principles and reliability with a western - you know they've got your returning," he said.

Wanting to do their aspect to retain some of that European history, Bartlett and McDonald made the decision several decades ago to basically "underwrite" the Calgary Stampede European Art Market. While they were outbid once many decades ago, when the Stampede poster went for a history $137,500, they have otherwise been the ones to phase up to create sure the art goes for a excellent cost.

While the other paintings have bought dangle in Bartlett's office, the Calgary Oil Team, and the Stampede reasons, this will be the first one they dangle in their own house. Bartlett said he is attracted to the irritable, environmental characteristics of the painting, done by Co European specialist Fight it out Beardsley.

Beardsley was requested by Stampede first vice-chairman Bob Thompson, who said he came up with the western concept after being motivated by philanthropist Expenses Siebens' latest present to the Stampede of aspect of the ancient OH Hacienda.

"Thinking about that, really what I desired (for this poster) was a honor to the significant western," Thompson said.

For his aspect, Beardsley said it was a excitement to be aspect of the Calgary Stampede's 100th birthday.

"It's over the top," Beardsley said. "Bob kept saying, 'I don't think you quite know what you're getting into,' and I didn't - until I got here.'"

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BNG Golf Bargain: Dimmock Hill Golf Course

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BNG Golf Bargain: Dimmock Hill Golf Course
July 13, 2012 Updated Jul 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM EDT
Town of Maine, NY (WBNG Binghamton) We continue our BNG golf bargains tour with a stop at the Dimmock hill golf course.

"how are you doing? My name is Jim Gelunas I'm the Golf pro here at the Dimmock Hill Golf Course. We'll be playing the 2nd hole here for the BNG Bargains. This is typically a 140 yard shot a little uphill with a little pond off to your right. Now if you go passed that you have trouble past that so really technically a little shorter is a better play here. A little short won't hurt you. Like I said a little short ain't going to hurt you too much but then again it falls off to the right if you're too far right. So left, play left and play short.

Yeah, this, typically this hole this green all breaks to the water and goes down toward the water so typically when you're behind the hole like this it's going to be a faster downhill putt. So you have to keep that in mind when you're rolling it up there. Straight in, straight in the hole, put it in. It's a pretty straight forward par 3, stay away from the right side make your par and move onto the next hole."
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Saturday, July 14, 2012

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Marketing Your Business Online

In today?s business arena if you do not have an online business marketing effort then you probably have a business that is struggling, you need to understand what is available to you online to really succeed with your offline ventures.? In our area we see business closings all of the time and when I look closely into why the business closes it is usually because the company did not make changes when they needed, these changes should include the following:

Having a website that is properly optimized for organic searches, start with local, regional and statewide then as you build incoming links you can expand to national and global rankings.? Start small and grow big!
Identify your markets and do not underestimate new potential new markets, be willing to make changes.
Do not wait until it is to late to make change, always look for new areas that offer potential growth.
Make immediate modifications in fixed expenses to match income,? the old saying you snooze you lose is very important.? Some companies worry about making cuts in employees but if you do not make cuts as needed you might not have any employees and no chance of ever bringing them back.
Study fixed expenses, modifications can always be made and some good changes are right in front of? your eyes. ?Many times you may need to hire someone to analyze your business as someone else may see what you do not because you are to close to the problem areas.

Building a Better Business for Tomorrow

When making your move online you need to incorporate free and paid business advertising as a way to not only sell products but hone in on various relevant keywords for your business and products in addition to building incoming links to various pages in your website.? Create quality content for your advertising efforts and incorporate pictures as pictures are still worth a thousand words online or off, also incorporate social media into all of your advertising efforts to create chatter about your products or services.? Initially you will not create much chatter but as you learn to right quality content the chatter will start.? It is better to be a day late than a dollar short!

Identifying Changes in Business

Are you wanting to test changes before making changes on your website then take advantage of free and paid advertising to do so,? hone in on the keywords for local and regional results to see demand, study the results.? Create a special page that you advertising links to so you can see how many clicks are going to that page or use google analytics to view how many clicks come from various advertising efforts.

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Seacrest confirms J.Lo is leaving 'American Idol'

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By Anna Chan

Just one day after Steven Tyler announced he was leaving "American Idol," host Ryan Seacrest has confirmed that Jennifer Lopez will also be departing the show's panel.

"Just confirmed with @JLo she's made up her mind...will leave idol. :( gonna miss her," he tweeted.

The singer made the announcement when she did an interview with "On Air With Ryan Seacrest" Friday morning.?

"I really was dreading this phone call with you," Lopez told Seacrest. "I honestly feel the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do that I've put kind of on hold because I love 'Idol' so much. ... I could keep just doing 'Idol' for the rest of my life, but that would be giving up a bunch of other things and I just ... I don't know. We had an amazing run."

Seacrest offered to be her assistant to give the time to do all she wants and convince her, but it wasn't enough for the superstar.

"I just don't know if I could be there every single day, all the time, the way we've been doing the past two years. ... You know how it is!" Lopez responded, confirming to the "Idol" host that she had made up her mind to leave.?

"The time ?has come," she said.

Listen to the interview on RyanSeacrest.com.

Lopez's rep, Mark Young, also told the Associated Press that the singer would not be returning for season 12.

Fox and FremantleMedia, the production company behind "Idol," had no comment.

Several names had surfaced earlier this week as possible judges for next season, including current "Idol" mentor will.i.am, season eight runner-up Adam Lambert, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj.

With J.Lo also leaving, do you think original judge Randy Jackson needs to stay? Or should "Idol" get a whole new panel? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page.

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