School's Out. Now What?

by Theresa Casey, Recreation Manager

There?s nothing to do. Do you hear this complaint from your kids? If you do, you haven?t seen our summer recreation guide. Swimming, rock climbing, teen duckie trip, ping pong tournament, youth tennis clinic, fly fishing, picnic in the park and mini golf, farmers market kids, W is for Wolf, Dog Daze, youth gardening, park and pool, pre-school parks and track meets are some of the fun- filled activities being presented by the Salida Recreation staff. If you haven?t had a chance to check out the hot springs pool or some of the many activities, it is time you stop by to see for yourself what is in store for the summer. Our Recreation Guide is available at the pool or check our website at www.salidarec.com for a listing of events and activities.

Adult activities and fitness classes are also abundant this summer. How about a trip to the Bat Caves at the Orient Mine or to ride the Monarch Crest Scenic Tram? Water exercise classes are easy on the joints, and great exercise for all abilities. If you are an early riser, we are hosting a morning Fitness Boot Camp; try Adult Coached Swim practices, or work on your muscle tone with Adult Strength Training or Kickboxing classes.? Join us this summer for some local adventures and get fit at the same time.

Check out the Hot Springs Pool on Father?s Day. Dads are free when accompanied by their family and because we were not able to open on Mother?s Day this year, mom is going to be free on Father?s Day too.

The Thursday?s at Six Concert Series is sure to be a fun filled family night at Riverside Park. Bring a picnic dinner and join your neighbors for an evening of music and games each Thursday starting June 21and running through August 9. All concerts are free with donations collected for the Salida Recreation Scholarship Fund. The City of Salida and the Go To Guide are the presenting sponsors with additional sponsorship from Salida Mountain Sports, The Book Haven, Pinto Barn, Pinon Real Estate, Gone to the Dogs, Su Casa, The Victoria Tavern and Pinon Vacation Rentals; without our sponsors, this concert series would not be possible. Please stop by their business and thank them for their generosity.

Salida Recreation Scholarship Fund

We strive to keep recreational opportunities affordable so that all of Salida?s citizens may participate. In order to further increase participation, we are launching the Salida Recreation Scholarship Fund. You can make a child?s wish to take swim lessons or cooking class come true or help a struggling senior to stay active by donating to this fund.

Donations can be made at the pool, at the Thursday?s at Six Concert Series or by mailing a check to the pool at 410 W Rainbow Blvd, Salida, CO 81201. Please make checks out to Salida Recreation, and mark ?Scholarship Fund? in the memo line.

These funds will only be used to help Chaffee County citizens in need to afford recreational opportunities. This fund will need to grow before we can offer scholarships, but look for this opportunity in the coming year. Scholarship recipients can be referred by teachers, family, ?friends, employers or doctors.

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Justin Bieber Goes Acoustic in Italy

Justin Bieber's working vacation in Europe continued this weekend with a stop in Italy.

After nearly causing a riot in Norway, and then running into a glass wall during a Paris show, the teenage sensation calmed things down a bit during a concert in Milan. At one point he even broke out his guitar, sat on a stool and showed off his acoustic skills.

Watch him break down "As Long As You Love Me" in this video.

Justin Bieber - "As Long As You Love Me" (Acoustic)

The Biebs also rocked and danced out like usual, of course. Below, we've got another sneak peek at another overseas performance by Bieber.

Justin Bieber Performs in Italy

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Odd twist in China stock index evokes crackdown

Visitors take photos near a Chinese national flag with Tiananmen Gate in the background as many gathered to mark the anniversary of the deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protestors which centered on Tiananmen Square, in Beijing, China, Monday, June 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Visitors take photos near a Chinese national flag with Tiananmen Gate in the background as many gathered to mark the anniversary of the deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protestors which centered on Tiananmen Square, in Beijing, China, Monday, June 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

SHANGHAI (AP) ? China's share benchmark has fallen afoul of the country's Internet censors by appearing to mark the 23rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

In an unlikely coincidence certainly unwelcome to China's communist rulers, the stock benchmark fell 64.89 points Monday, matching the numbers of the June 4, 1989 crackdown in the heart of Beijing.

In China's lively microblog world, "Shanghai Composite Index" soon joined the many words blocked by censors.

In another odd twist, the index opened Monday at 2,346.98. That is being interpreted as 23rd anniversary of the June 4, 1989 crackdown when read from right to left.

Public discussion of the Tiananmen crackdown, which the Communist Party branded a "counterrevolutionary riot," remains taboo. Analysts refused to comment on the numbers.

Officials at the Shanghai Stock Exchange were not available for comment.

On the popular Sina microblog site, searches using "June 4", "64.89", "stock market", and "benchmark Shanghai Composite Index" were all blocked.

Such searches draw the response, "According to law such words cannot be shown."

That prompted some users to comment on the "magical" nature of the market, while others groused about not being able to discuss the stock market online.

In Beijing, the anniversary passed without any major sign of protest. The front page of the party newspaper People's Daily trumpeted the "Stable, fast development of the Chinese economy: Advancing to be the World's No. 2."

The melee as soldiers fought their way into Beijing to clear Tiananmen Square is believed to have left hundreds dead. In response to the violence in the capital, demonstrations erupted in more than 180 cities and in some cases were quelled violently.

The government has never provided a credible accounting of the number of victims or arrests in the sweeping crackdown that followed.

Asked at a regular briefing if the government had changed its stance regarding the "June 4 issue" Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said, "I just knew you would ask this question."

"The political case you mentioned was concluded long ago by the ruling party and government," he said, objecting to a U.S. State Department call for a reconsideration of the party's stance as "rude interference in China's internal affairs."

Associated Press

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yong - Tips for Smart Business Travel

There is no doubt that business travel can be filled with stressful situations.? You have to contend with long lines in airports, intense security measures, and crowded flights with no amenities.? And all of that occurs before you even reach your intended destination!? Whether you travel every week, or just once or twice a year, there are some tips that can make you a smarter business traveler.

Whether you are traveling across the state to make a sales call, or across the ocean to meet your new China manufacturer, there are some basic considerations when planning your trip.? First, you want to ensure that you choose a reputable airline that is likely to get you to your destination on time.? If you are traveling a long way, and crossing many time zones you might consider flying in a day early in order to allow your body to acclimate somewhat.? Long hours on an airplane and crossing several time zones can throw your body into disorder.? By allowing yourself some extra time to adapt before your business meeting, you have a better chance for success.

In addition to careful planning in how you reach your destination, you also need to plan for what you will do at your destination.? This can include whether you will rent a car or use public transportation.? Driving in a foreign place, whether it is a new city or a new country, can be stressful.? If you do not deal well with reading maps and finding your way around, you might want to avoid driving.? One thing is for certain, if you are going to meet your China manufacturer you can be pretty sure that you don?t want to drive!

Two other important considerations that merit some time and study include your meals and lodging at your destination.? You want a hotel that is comfortable and quiet so that you can sleep well enough to be rested and ready to do business.? In addition, since your hotel room will become your out of town office, you need to be sure that it can accommodate your needs.? When it comes to meals, you want to be able to find restaurants that are easy to reach, have good food, and are reasonably priced.? One mistake that many business travelers make is over-indulging with food and drinks.? To stay at your best you should try to eat as healthy as you do at home, while allowing yourself to try dishes unique to the area of travel.? By paying attention to these factors, you can reduce your stress while traveling, enjoy your destination a bit, and still accomplish the business that sent you there in the first place.

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NASA to study hurricanes with unmanned Global Hawk aircraft starting this year

From the precursor to our future robot overlords to a galactic collision that just might ruin the day of our future descendants, NASA's been focused on extraterrestrial matters as of late. Still, the space agency isn't about to ignore its own backyard, announcing plans to send unmanned aircraft above hurricanes starting this summer to beef up its environmental science know-how. NASA's Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel (HS3) program is commissioning two of its Global Hawks for the job -- one for sampling storm environments and another for measuring stuff such as rainband winds and precipitation. The goal is to gather data that will help researchers better understand storm intensity and how hurricanes form. While NASA's at it, perhaps it can also research why TV reporters feel the need to deliver those comical field reports while being buffeted by hurricane winds. Then again, we highly doubt there's a logical explanation for that. As always, feel free to peruse the PR after the break for more details.

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Japan, Iran win in World Cup qualifying

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updated 2:19 p.m. ET June 3, 2012

UNDATED (AP) - Ryoichi Maeda and Shinji Okazaki scored second-half goals on Sunday as Japan started its final round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers with a 3-0 win over Oman.

Iran stunned Uzbekistan 1-0 with a goal in the final seconds of stoppage time. Jordan held Iraq to a 1-1 draw.

Maeda gave Japan a 2-0 lead in the 52nd minute of the Group B match at Saitama when he took a pass from Shinji Kagawa, broke to his left and slid the ball under the outstretched arms of goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi.

Okazaki put the result beyond doubt just three minutes later, gathering his own rebound and beating Al Habsi from close range.

The top two teams in both of the five-team qualifying groups will secure an automatic spot at Brazil. The third place teams advance to a playoff.

In Tashkent, Mohammad Reza Khalatbari scored in stoppage time to give Iran the win at Uzbekistan. Substitute Karim Ansarifard broke down the right wing before passing to Khalatbari, who found the net in the fourth minute of added time.

Iran was lucky to win the Group A match, given Uzbekistan had the better chances for most of the match and looked to have scored in the 74th minute.

Uzbekistan captain Odil Ahmedov knocked the ball into the net, but Iran defender Jalal Hosseini, who was inside the goal mouth, managed to clear it away. TV replays showed the ball had clearly crossed the line, but the referees did not award a goal and play continued.

In the other Group B match, Iraq midfielder Nashat Akram opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a solo effort from outside the penalty area. Jordan striker Ahmad Hayel Ibrahim took advantage of some poor goalkeeping to level in the 43rd minute.

The result at Amman was a setback for Iraq, which is aiming to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. With Brazilian Zico at the helm, Iraq had impressed recently with five wins despite being required to play two of its home matches on neutral turf.

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UNDATED (AP) - Ryoichi Maeda and Shinji Okazaki scored second-half goals on Sunday as Japan started its final round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers with a 3-0 win over Oman.

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