New, Slimmer GPS-Based Outdoor Rescue Beacons

Rescue beacons like the SPOT Messenger and ACR personal locator beacons (PLBs) offer outdoor lovers an invaluable safety tool. If ever you find yourself in a life-threatening situation, rescue is just a simple click of a button away. While the devices use different infrastructures, their aim is the same: transmit your location via satellite to a team of rescue personnel who can come give you the assistance you desperately need. While these type of devices might be overkill for many a user, it's not to hard to envision just how vital they could be in the right...wrong... situation. Two factors that have made them a bit impractical are the price tag (PLBs typically cost in the $400 to $600 range and SPOT costs around $150 for the equipment, but is a subscription-based service) and size. While expense remains a factor barring some from using these safety accessories, size is something that both SPOT and ACR have addressed recently. Each company has released a new, slimmed-down model that should make carrying one of these lifelines easier than ever. I've personally been testing out an original SPOT unit, and while it's worked well for basic communications so far, I can attest to the fact that it's bulky size can get in the way. I prefer to wear it on the front of my belt, so that it remains accessible. However, when hiking, particularly on steep terrain, the SPOT unit tends to bang up against my leg and stomach, making it rather uncomfortable. In short, a slimmer unit could do a lot toward complementing the safety benefits of a SPOT or PLB with a bit more comfort and usability. SPOT 2 Messenger The new SPOT 2 Satellite GPS Messenger is 30% smaller and lighter than the original SPOT, weighing in at just 5.2 ounces and measuring 3.7 x 2.6 x 1 inches. In addition to the slimmed-down profile, the Messenger gets a few other enhancements including an advanced chipset, improved antenna for more effective communication in heavy foliage and other obstructed areas, GPS acquisition light, illuminated buttons, covers over the 911 and Help buttons to protect from accidental activation, and a new function. While the original SPOT contained a four-operation system (Get Help, Check-In, 911 and Track Progress), the new Messenger adds a fifth function: Custom Message, which allows you to send a pre-programmed message to contacts in your profile, giving you another option in addition to the Check In and Help functions, which also communicate with preset contacts. Rather than text, the buttons are now designated using internationally-recognized symbols, which hopefully you'll actually recognize before needing to use them. The slimmer SPOT Messengers are available in either orange or silver for a retail price of $150. Each unit includes a neoprene armband. Basic service costs $100 per year. Note: SPOT recalled some of its SPOT 2 units due to battery and messaging problems. For more information, click here. ACR Sarlink ACR PLBs operate on the Cospas-Sarsat system, a global cooperative that monitors and administrates the worldwide rescue initiative. The Sarlink and Sarlink View are the latest models for outdoor users. ACR describes the Sarlink as one of the smallest, lightest 406 GPS PLBs in the world (2.25 x 5.88 x 1.29 inches). It weighs in at 8.9 ounces. The Sarlink also contains a bright LED strobe light, for on-ground solicitation of help. Unlike SPOT, which relies on GPS, the Sarlink uses three levels of signals--GPS, 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz. Unlike the multi-functional platform provided by SPOT, ACR PLBs were originally designed solely to get help in an emergency and featured a one-button interface for this purpose. ACR recently added subscription packages for sending non-emergency messages and location information to contacts. The basic 406 Link package allows you to self-test the unit and runs $39.95 per year. The Plus package enables you to send 'I'm Ok' information and location to up to five contacts. ACR also offers the Sarlink View, which provides an LCD screen that shows coordinates and assists with optimizing the unit. The SarLink retails for $400 while the Sarlink View is $649.

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World Indoor Champs, 2010: Day 1, Session 1, by Larry Eder

Anna Pierce, at Rbk BIG, February 2010, photo courtesy of PhotoRun.net. Since that 1,000m race, Anna Pierce has won her events with convincing tactics and just a hint of the power that she possesses. She continued this level of performance in Doha, Qatar, winning her 800m round in a perfect tactical race. Well, sports fans, 149 countries applied to send teams to sunny Doha, Qatar, where the temp outdoors is a wonderfully uplifting 91 degrees. The air conditioning in the Aspire Stadium, however, keeps us at a nice 60 degrees, where my short sleeve shirt keeps me just warm enough! A good session this morning. And now, powered by one double espresso, a pepsi light and a nice cheese & tomato sandwich, this writer will give you his highlights (in some order ) of the morning! Most impressive performance? Anna Pierce! read on!

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A first in the Grande Ravine district : Food aid that aims to not forget anyone and happens without violence.

Our team in Haiti worked for several weeks so that one of the food distribution points carried out by large NGOs can remain close to the very poor districtof Grande Ravine. What finally was able to get set up is a distribution of food supplements provided by the WFP (World Food Program) for children from six months to five years of age. This was done in close partnership with the organization Action Against Hunger (AAH). Like that organization, we were concerned about peacefully forming a group with people who live in the area. The group was interested in meeting with populations who had been left out of such distributions. - Haïti

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NCSSM Food Drive Aims to Break the World’s Record

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will be attempting to break an amazing record. They won’t be jumping rope or eating hot dogs. The record they’re looking to break is the Guinness World Record for largest food drive in 24 hours at one ... — full article at globalshift.org

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Tony Hawk game is for "real" on the iPhone & "dropping soon"

There was no doubt that the Tony Hawk franchise would eventually make its way into the mobile gaming world with a port of one of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater games... Photos:

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Jones Lang LaSalle Appointed Exclusive Leasing Agent for New Brunswick Cultural Center Redevelopment Project

Cultural Center, New Brunswick Jones Lang LaSalle today announced that it has been retained by New Brunswick Development Corporation (Devco) as the exclusive leasing agent for the Cultural Center Redevelopment Project, a large, mixed-use redevelopment project featuring a major Class A office tower in the heart of downtown New Brunswick, N.J. The project includes renovations and new construction for the city’s performing arts venues; a 12-story office tower; a 20-story residential tower; underground parking; innovative public spaces; and street-level retail. The Cultural Center Redevelopment Project is the latest venture for Devco, a tax-exempt urban real estate development company created in the mid-1970s to initiate redevelopment projects and to serve as the vehicle for public and private investment in the City of New Brunswick. Since its inception, Devco has overseen nearly $2 billion in investment to aid New Brunswick’s economic revitalization. Devco recently completed several major redevelopment projects within two blocks of the Cultural Center Redevelopment Project site, representing $530 million in investment. There is an additional $600 million in the pipeline. Jones Lang LaSalle Managing Director’s Dan Loughin and Paul Giannone are leading the team that will handle this prestigious assignment. “We are happy to welcome the industry’s leading brokerage firm to one of New Jersey’s most exciting and important redevelopment projects,” stated Christopher Paladino, president of Devco. “When complete, the Cultural Center Redevelopment Project site will be a world-class destination.” The Cultural Center is located just 1,500 feet from the Northeast corridor rail line (Amtrak and NJ Transit) at the New Brunswick Train Station, and is in direct proximity to a full-service hotel and conference center (The Heldrich). Close proximity to Rutgers University provides tenants with direct access to an educated workforce. Currently designed for 12 stories with approximately 30,000-square-foot floor plates, the site’s office tower will boast on-site, underground parking and a street-level lobby on New Brunswick’s main downtown thoroughfare.“The Cultural Center Redevelopment Project will serve as an ideal headquarters for companies interested in being part of New Brunswick’s ongoing revitalization,” stated Paul Giannone, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle.. “The office tower will be equipped with state-of-the-art amenities in an unparalleled location. With the benefits of New Jersey’s Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit program, the cost of occupancy can be less than half of that of other space options in New Jersey.” New Jersey’s new Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act makes the Cultural Center Redevelopment Project’s office tower an attractive opportunity. The Credit Act provides a tax credit program in rail transit hubs in various cities throughout the state. Designated by the New Jersey Commerce Commission, the Cultural Center Redevelopment Project site qualifies for the program owing to its proximity to the New Brunswick train station. The tax credits can be applied against corporation business tax, insurance premiums tax or gross income tax liability. This incentive is valid for businesses making at least $50 million of capital investment (including site preparation and construction, renovations, equipping or furnishing) in a business facility, and employing at least 250 people at that facility, within an Urban Transit Hub. The corporate taxpayer may utilize a credit equal to 10 percent of the qualified capital investment annually for 10 years. “Tenants of the Cultural Center’s tower will have a chance to contribute to the economic development of New Brunswick, while earning significant tax credits,” stated James Cahill, Mayor of New Brunswick.

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Sitges and Cavas Freixenet Sightseeing Tickets, Pullmantur Sightseeing Tours, Barcelone

Do you want to immerse yourself in the magical world of Cava? We invite you to visit the Freixenet cava cellars. The guided tours at Freixenet begin with a brief audioisual presentation of the history of a family business. This is followed by a visit to the old part of the cellars, built in 1922. Here, the house guides will personally explain the process of cava production and will give advice on serving and drinking this sparkling beverage. Visitors will board a small train to travel through part of the 20km of underground cava cellars. At the end of this journey, visitors arrive at the tasting room where they can taste the different cavas of the Freixenet range. The visit finishes at the "Dolores Ferrer" store where visitors will have the chance to acquire many articles relating to the world of cava and wine. Very close to Barcelona, we find Sitges, one of the most picturesque villages on the Catalan Coast. With the Garraf massif as a backdrop. Sitges is one of the favourite destinations for tourists visiting Catalonia. Its microclimate with almost 300 days of sun per yer, seventeen beaches, an attractive range of cultural opportunities and its exceptional cuisine and shopping options make it the perfect choice for enjoying the Mediterranean coast. Tour Info Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 8.45am Running Time: 6 Hrs Customers must call +34 93 318 0241 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm tour date and time. Present your voucher(s) to the driver in exchange for tour service. Prices are per person. All children under 7 go free, but they must sit on parents/guardians' knees. They will not have their own seat. Children over 7 years old will be classed as adults as they have a seat.

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Stewart Francis: Tour De Francis Komedietickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Tickets to Canadian comic Stewart Francis live with his latest show, Tour de Francis, at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. Great Comedians Come in Cycles. As seen on 'Mock The Week', 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow' and '8 Out Of 10 Cats'. "A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I've ever heard...." - Guardian "One of the funniest comedian's in the world..." - The Late Late Show

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Jihad Jane: "I won't quit til Islam dominates the world; I never want peace with these filthy bastards" -- Another Jawa Report Exclusive

***Bumped***sticky for this AM***If on Main Page (mypetjawa.mu.nu) then please scroll down for newer posts*** Here's a screenshot of one of Coleen "Jihad Jane" "Fatima" LaRose's YouTube accounts from October of 2008. I have her comments transcribed below. Two companion stories to this one including a number of unpublished photos of Jihad Jane and some screenshots of her online activities -- are here: : I turned in Colleen "Jihad Jane" LaRose to the FBI and Youtuber "Jihad Jane" Indicted on Federal Terrorism Charges.

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RELEASE: Vodafone UK to carry the HTC Legend and HTC Desire in addition to the Nexus One

Through its Twitter channel, Vodafone UK today announced that it will carry HTC's upcoming Android smartphones - the HTC Desire and the HTC Legend - from April. While it was announced during the recent Mobile World Congress, that Vodafone will be HTC's European partner for the HTC Legend, it's somewhat curious that Vodafone will also sport the HTC Desire. Basically, the HTC Desire is identically to Google's Nexus One, which was introduced in January and during Google's press conference, Vodafone was announced as one of the European partners which will launch the Nexus One later this Spring in Europe. As a matter of fact it means that you will get both HTC Bravo versions from Vodafone UK. Related Links: [Permalink] Tagged under: [Vodafone_UK] [HTC_Legend] [HTC_Desire] [Android_2.1] [Eclair] Follow the::unwired on Twitter - Become a Fan of the::unwired on Facebook © 2010 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

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