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A house is fully engulfed with flames in the midst of the Black Forest Fire northeast of Colorado Springs on June 12, 2013. (Helen H. Richardson, Denver Post file)

There are 154 new homes in the Black Forest neighborhood, and nearly 18 months after the devastating fire, more than half of the hundreds of houses destroyed are on track to being rebuilt.

But home construction is a small part of how Black Forest residents measure recovery, a process that could involve decades of forest restoration and changing the community's culture.

The 2013 Black Forest fire was El Paso County's second devastating blaze in two years, and recovery managers quickly learned that Black Forest could not compare to the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire.

When Eddie Bracken formed the recovery nonprofit Black Forest Together, the plan was to follow the example of Colorado Springs Together, another nonprofit that organized debris removal and focused on rebuilding the 347 homes destroyed in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in 2012.

But as residents grappled with homeless livestock, thousands of charred trees and the loss of home businesses, it became clear that Black Forest would have to forge its own path to recovery.

Unlike the more suburban Mountain Shadows, Black Forest is an isolated community where residents sought solitude among the dense ponderosa pines. Now, those living trees have become the area's greatest hazard because of decades of overgrowth.

Black Forest Together's focus is on the future of the forest, said Scott MacDonald, Black Forest Together's forest recovery program director.

MacDonald and Kathy Russell, a resident and nonprofit volunteer, have encouraged neighbors to band together and create community fire mitigation plans that require them to cut down live trees.

"There's a heavier price to pay" if residents don't mitigate, Russell said. "If you love the forest, you have to cut some of it down."

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - Hoping to collect money for a barn-raising at the site of the boyhood home of country music legend Johnny Cash, the Arkansas State University Alumni Association is planning an online fundraising campaign for Tuesday.

The campaign is scheduled for what is being called Giving Tuesday, with the association asking alumni, friends of the university and Johnny Cash fans to contribute.

Were trying to counteract the commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with Giving Tuesday, Elaine Poynter, director of annual giving at the A-State Alumni office, told the Jonesboro Sun (http://bit.ly/1B36baI). Its a chance for people to give back.

Arkansas States Heritage Sites program has overseen the renovation and restoration of the Historic Dyess Colony and the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in northeastern Arkansas.

In the book Recollections by J. R. Cash, by Cashs daughter, Tara Cash Schwoebel, she said the barn - especially the hayloft - has sentimental value as a special place where her father liked being alone as a boy. Plans for the barn include an education center and a classroom for visiting school groups.

Using archival photographs as a guide, Poynter said the plan is to eventually add a chicken coop, a smokehouse and an outhouse at the site.

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Online: http://www.AstateAlumni.org/GivingTuesday

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New Delhi: Work has moved into top gear for finalising the name and structure for the new institution that will replace the 64-year old Planning Commission and the same may be unveiled this December.

"The Prime Minister has convened a meeting of the chief ministers on December 7 to seek their view points on the structure of the institution which would ultimately replace the Planning Commission," an official source said.

The Commission has received many suggestions regarding the name and role of the new body. Some of the suggested names are Sustainable Development Commission, National Development Agency, Social Economic Development Commission or Bharat Pragati Lakshya.

Besides, there have been reports about the new body being named as Niti Aayog or Policy Commission. The new institution, which is likely to be headed by the Prime Minister as was the case in Planning Commission, may have four divisions-- Inter-state council, plan evaluation office, UIDAI and DBT.

All the divisions would have experts from the Centre and state governments as also experts from the industry. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Mission earlier was part the Planning Commission but was moved to the Finance Ministry later.

According to sources, the new body could also be the secretariat for the inter-state council which is at present under the home ministry and met rarely during the UPA term.

This council used to meet regularly during the previous NDA regime. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech had announced that the Commission would be abolished and replaced with a more relevant institution.

Since then the Commission has held several meetings with experts to discuss the new structure of the proposed institution. Country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had set up the Planning Commission to steer the nation's economic destiny at that time. Set up by a Cabinet Resolution, the Commission has enjoyed power and prestige with Prime Minister as its Chairman.

Its most important functions have been fixing targets for sectoral growth and allocate resources. The Deputy Chairman of the Commission has often been a political stalwart holding the rank of a cabinet minister.

Gulzarilal Nanda, V T Krishnamachari, C Subramaniam, P N Haksar, Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee, K C Pant, Jaswant Singh, Madhu Dandavate, Mohan Dharia and R K Hegde had been deputy chaiman at differnt points of time. Montek Singh Ahluwalia was the last deputy chairman.

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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. The pilot of a single-engine plane that made an emergency landing on a bus-only roadway says it's the second air crash he has survived and he's considering giving up flying. Danny Hall, a 48-year-old roofing company owner from Torrington, walked away from the crash landing Saturday afternoon in West Hartford with only soreness in his back. In 2008, he landed his plane in a river after the engine failed.

On Saturday, Hall said his Skyline Cessna experienced engine problems and lost power while flying from Robertson Field in Plainville to Hartford-Brainard Airport. He radioed a controller at the Hartford airport while looking for a place to put the plane down. "I said, 'Tell my kids I love them if I don't make it.' He said, 'OK. Good luck,'" Hall said. The plane narrowly missed several homes and businesses, and a wing broke off during the crash. Six years ago, Hall survived a plane crash into the Pawcatuck River in Westerly, Rhode Island. He said an FAA investigation found that mice had built a nest in the plane and when he pulled a device that prevents icing, the mice and their nest were sucked into the carburetor, causing the engine to seize up.

Pilot Danny Hall landed his single engine plane on a bus-only roadway in West Hartford, Conn., on Saturday.

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From left to right: Chris Havely, Devon Sellers and Paul Stockman - The cast of WTVY News 4 This Morning.

News 4 This Morning shares numerous stories from the broadcast online as well, and here's a look at some of the most popular stories for the month of November!

Each year, new toys and games are added to the National Toy Hall of Fame, these can be classic or new, but are deemed the most popular, creative and influential with children. This year, bubbles, little green army men, and the Rubiks Cube were the three additions.

A popular game system that was introduced eight years ago last month was the Nintendo Wii. This video game console was a hit with passionate gamers and those who had never played one, thanks to motion-controlled games like Wii Sports along with a variety of other games across all genres.

Six-month-old Aleesa in the Birmingham area was really into watching the local newscast, ignoring the toys in front of her and her mother as the report continued.

On Friday, News 4's Jessica Leicht was live at the JCPenney at Wiregrass Commons Mall. Throughout our show, she had live reports talking about how busy it was there, and also interviews with customers and more.

Disney and Pixar confirmed that a fourth toy story movie is being made. Nothing is known about the plot at this time, but John Lasseter of Pixar said he had a story come to him that he just had to make.

It was earlier this month that the new title of the next Star Wars feature film, coming in December of 2015 was revealed. That title? The Force Awakens.

In November, Pizza Hut introduced a new, expanded menu to help turn around its business. These included new specialty sauces, crusts and toppings, along with a low-calorie skinny slice.

The city of Enterprise hosted the second Fanaticon in November. The comic, animation and sci-fi convention featured costume contests, panels, vendors, and even one of the actors from the power rangers. Several hundred attended the two-day event.

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Charles Machon talks about a section of the Museum of Military History, which features the history of black soldiers who served very early in Missouris history as a state. This and other displays will soon be open to the public at the new location of the museum on the grounds at the Missouri National Guard headquarters in Jefferson City. Photo by Julie Smith.

Visitors will pass by a fighter jet and yesteryear tanks to enter the Museum of Missouri Military History after its Dec. 7 grand opening at a new location.

They will walk into the shared lobby with the Patriot Center, the first right after entering the Ike Skelton Training Site, before being greeted at the visitor kiosk with looping photos of the museums holdings.

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Maj. Alan Brown builds a childrens corner in the Museum of Military History at the Missouri National Guard headquarters. The local museum will serve as the anchor for the newly developed Veterans Trail. The trail includes this museum and more than 40 existing memorials, monuments and grave markers within about a 30-mile radius from Jefferson City.

The three-story high ceiling of the nearly 7,000-square-foot facility gives the museums new location an even larger feel. Visitors will have space to navigate the dozens of themed exhibits, including large weaponry, full uniforms and accoutrements and lots of other artifacts.

In the back of the display area is a field tent set up for films, expected to be popular with the dozens of elementary field trips that visit during their day at the Capitol. And in the front, children will enjoy the corner with real uniforms and items they can touch and try on.

Visitors with smartphones will be able to access additional information about each exhibit, using QR codes.

All of these features were not possible at the museums former location.

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As travelers, it's sort of par for the course to have a running knowledge of favorite places to stay when traveling abroad. Whether it's a five-star resort on a secluded island, or a cozy bed and breakfast overlooking a stunning mountain range, everyone has a favorite place to call a home away from home.

From the farthest reaches of the world to a city that may just be in your very own backyard, see which hotels and resorts made the top 100 list.

This five-camp preserve in a riverine forest offers "the vacation of a lifetimeeverything is fabulous." In a perfect-scoring location on the Sand River, accommodations include Pioneer Camp, with three private suites decorated in Ralph Lauren style, and Varty Camp, where chalets in earth tones have private pools. Enjoy freshly baked muffins on the deck at sunrise while watching the elephants below"an absolutely incredible experience." Dinners at the boma are served by candlelight on white linen. "The safaris are beyond fantastic. The Big Five are literally within reach!"

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch

The Lodge in Saratoga, Wyoming is our readers' favorite U.S. resort, bringing an extra dose of luxury to the rugged West. Outdoor lovers enjoy fly fishing, hiking, and horseback riding at Brush Creek Ranch while also indulging in the luxuries of their spa services. The lodge serves up family-style dinners, gourmet meals, and barbecue to visitors as they enjoy beautiful Rocky Mountain views.

This new 526-room seaside resort in the southeastern tourist enclave of Nusa Dua is one of readers' top resorts in Asia. The ocean is just steps away, though you may be inclined to linger at the one of Mulia's pools with a cocktail. With a spa, fitness center, and play area for kids, the resort offers a comfortable stay for singles, couples, and families alike.

A former game farm adjacent to Kruger National Park, this "truly amazing" two-lodge camp and private villa is surrounded by groves of acacia, thornveld, and marula trees on the Sand River. "It's spectacular through and through." Ebony Lodge celebrates Africa with stone, thatch, and splashes of tribal colors, while contemporary Boulders Lodge has earth tones, glass walls, and private pool decks. South African wines complement dishes such as chermoula-marinated tiger prawns. In addition to game drives, guided safari walks are available upon request. "The game spotting is incredibleanimals are everywhere you look."

At this newcomer looking onto the Bitterroot Mountains, rooms are spread across 23 log cabins that ooze rusticity via exposed log walls and slate bathrooms. "Our room had a view of the woods, very private and peaceful" with "a hot tub on the deck." The restaurant pairs cathedral ceilings with "superb, world-class" cuisine ranging from traditional French to Southwestern, and signature items like venison carpaccio with marinated plums. "There were fresh cookies every day when returning from activities" such as spotting mountain lions, moose, and eagles in the wilderness.

This new boutique hotel is a Costa Rican dream for anyone looking for a secluded vacation spot. Nayara Springs is perched at the top of a rainforest, surrounded by tropical plants and creeks with gorgeous views of Arenal Volcano. Sixteen private villas include plunge pools, gardens, and open-air showers. Located 2 hours from San Jose, this adults-only hotel gets high scores for service, and the spa has indulgent treatments with volcanic mud and chocolate clay.

American billionaire Paul Tudor Jones II has established three splendid lodgingsSasakwa, Sabora, and Faru Faruwithin his 340,000-acre tract adjoining Serengeti National Park. Sasakwa Lodge, the most sumptuous, comprises nine suites styled as colonial manor houses, with fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, a wraparound veranda, a plunge pool, and Wi-Fi. Between game drives, guests can smoke complimentary cigars at the main lodge's bar, take tea in the garden sunroom, shoot billiards on a 19th-century table, and make free satellite phone calls; other diversions include an archery range and a stable of horses for gallops alongside the herds. On an open plain, Sabora has nine tents furnished with antiques from an English lord's East African campaign and two 1930s Chevy touring cars. Faru Faru's eight tents sit in wooded country by the Grumeti River.

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