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In the 2011's Thor, moviegoers witnessed an arrogant prince take steps towards becoming the heroic God of Thunder, much of his power stemming from the mighty hammer Mjolnir. With it, Thor can leap vast distances, virtually granting him the ability to fly. The square-headed hammer can fly on its own, returning to its user when thrown or summoned, but it can only be used by someone deemed "worthy." It's a mystical artifact that according to Marvel Comics and hinted at in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was forged from a dying star.
When Thor returned to Earth and joined The Avengers last summer, we saw him battle without the hammer, having super strength and durability that allowed him to fight the Hulk with his fists. For Thor: The Dark World, his powers are enhanced yet again on the hero's path to protect Asgard, Earth and the rest of the realms. With even greater threats yet to be introduced however, Thor will have to put those powers to the test if star Chris Hemsworth is right about Thor 3.
Speaking with our own Kofi Outlaw at the press junket for Thor: The Dark World, Chris Hemsworth told us last week that he hasn't yet read the script for The Avengers: Age of Ultron, but that he does have ideas of where Thor 3 should go.
"I think what's good about this is that each time, with the Avengers, we sort of made it difficult to separate them each time there's some sort of conflict it's like where's the rest of the team? And I liked that Thor has another universe or the universe to sort of take care of and keep him occupied. I think that in the comic book the sort of end of days, Armageddon aspect is probably the direction in which it will all head in. Where it's sort of the end of all things and there's obviously no script or anything when I read the comic books I thought it was an interesting way to go."
By Armageddon, Hemsworth is referring to Ragnarok, an apocalypse of sorts that represents the end of Asgard. The event plays a major part in Thor comics and while on the set of Thor 2 last fall, executive producer Craig Kyle also teased similar ideas when describing to us the Tree of Yggdrasil housed within the Asgardian Hall of Science which appears in the film.
"And the effects and woes and success of the universe are spoken through this, this living object. So, should the end of all things ever come this would probably be the first thing to fall."
With Ragnarok comes one of Thor's greatest enemies, Surtur, leader of the Fire Demons of Muspelheim. We asked Kyle about the possibility of them showing up and he laughed and danced around the idea, saying only that it's an important storyline from the comics. As for Hemsworth's desire to see Fire Demons show up in the next Thor solo movie?
"Yeah (laughs) bring them all in."
First is was the Frost Giants of Jotunheim, and in Thor: The Dark World, the "Dark World" refers to Svartalfheim - home of Malekith and the Dark Elves. It's only logical to round out the trilogy with big bad Surtur and his army of Fire Demons. And in the books, there are plenty of ways to tie such a story to the artifacts of the first two films, previously seen characters and another attack on Earth. It's just a matter of when and how Marvel Studios decides to do so.
As fans will soon find out, Thor puts on an impressive show with his abilities as the God of Thunder in Thor: The Dark World and that's something very intentional. We learned on on our visit to the set of the film last year that visual effects supervisor Jake Morrison and the production team put a lot of thought into redesigning how Thor can fly and wield the mighty hammer Mjolnir. Hemsworth told us that he and director Alan Taylor wanted to make changes on this front as well.
"It was one of my first concerns at the beginning of the film. I said, 'look I don't want him to feel he's just doing hand to hand combat he's a God we should see him off the ground more and we should see the power of that weapon and his abilities.' So that was something we really concentrated on upping the action and the stunts and his skillset, really showcasing what he's capable of."
If Thor is to battle the 1000-foot tall Surtur, Marvel Studios and Hemsworth will have to up the ante again for Thor 3 which we expect could be one of Disney's unannounced 2016 Marvel movies.
Alan Taylor directs Thor 2 off of Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely's screenplay. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins.
Thor: The Dark World releases on November 8, 2013, Captain America: The Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy on August 1, 2014, The Avengers: Age of Ultron on May 1, 2015, Ant-Man on July 31, 2015, and unannounced films for May 6 2016, July 8 2016 and May 5 2017.
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Spring has sprung
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Ah, the Bobby Mattick Training Center at Englebert Complex. Never has a place with a name of such stratosphericly ridiculous proportions been so welcomed by this reporter. I'm not one to bash honoring those worth of doing so, but that title is a proverbial killjoy to otherwise decent paragraphs.
I escaped the snow in Toronto on Wednesday, and arrived at the Bobby Mattick and Cecil B. Englebert Memorial Baseball Training Center Complex Site early this morning, strolling by the watchful eye of the elderly security personnel and into the media workroom at roughly 7:15. I supposed I was eager to get out in the sunshine on my first day here, considering I beat the other media types by a good hour or so.
By 9 am, gloves were popping and bats were cracking. The Jays don't technically have to be present in camp until the first workout on Saturday, but early arrivals included B.J. Ryan, Roy Halladay, Aaron Hill, Dustin McGowan, Shaun Marcum, Scott Downs, Casey Janssen, Jesse Litsch, Brian Tallet, Jeremy Accardo, Gregg Zaun, Sal Fasano, Brian Wolfe, among others, including recent first-round draft picks Travis Snider and J.P. Arencibia.
My first observation? It must be nearly baseball season, because McGowan had some light fuzz growing in, beginning to resemble the significant muttonchops he made famous in Toronto last season. Spring Training was officially underway when the topics of politics and baseball once again fused into one during manager John Gibbons' first media sit-down of 2008.
The most notable nugget from Gibby's first session came when he was asked if he had heard Halladay's comments earlier in the week. To refresh, Halladay championed the additions of players like Scott Rolen and David Eckstein, because:
"I think there were times last year where there just wasn't that sense of urgency, where things were kind of taken lightly. So that's a huge difference for me. I think just those two … are going to make a big difference."
Gibbons response: "I didnt see [Halladay's comments]. Hey, coming from him, that carries some weight. I think the more guys you can add who have been through the ropes and been on winning teams, that's what separates teams."
Also of note from the skipper was some minimal insight into the potential lineup. Eckstein is going to leadoff, nothing new there, but Gibbons said he might be leaning toward putting the left-field platoon of Reed Johnson and Matt Stairs in the No. 2 spot. Gibbons noted that Lyle Overbay won't bat second. The rest remains up in the air for now.
Gibbons also said he'd like to see the club put more emphasis on speed this season, naming Vernon Wells, Alex Rios, Johnson, Eckstein and Rolen as guys who could swipe some bags. "Yeah I think we need to try to do a little bit more of that — no question. How much? I don't know," said Gibbons, when asked if Toronto might steal more in 2008.
Besides between reporters, there wasn't much talk about the Roger Clemes/Brian McNamee the day after the soap opera on Capitol Hill. I asked Jays catcher Gregg Zaun if he was willing to discuss his being mentioned in the Mitchell Report, and he respectfully declined, saying he'd address the matter "how I want to do it and when I want to do it." He wasn't avoiding the media, though. Zaun was more than willing to discuss anything not Mitchell related.
On Ryan's rapid recovery from Tommy John surgery, Zaun said: "I'm astonished. That's the only way I can say it. He's way ahead of where I expected him to be, based on what little I know about th einjury. The one thing I do know about that surgery is these guys seem to come back with a better elbow then they had before."
Ryan has thrown five bullpens, including one on Monday with Zaun, and he's fully expecting to be ready to go by Opening Day. Ryan said on Thursday that'd there's no doubt he'd be upset if the Jays told him he couldn't head north with the club: "That's definitely something we'll have to look at and that's a road that's going to be crossed. I don't know what's going to happen. I'm just going to go and work hard and put myself in a position to break camp with the team."
ABOUT THOSE HEARINGS: As for my reaction to the congressional hooey, I didn't see the hearings with Clemens live, but I caught the highlights when I finally got settled into my condo last night. All I know is that I'm going to work the word "misremembered" into my vocabulary. No one is guilty until proven innocent, but I'm finding Clemens harder and harder to believe.
The fact that Pettitte corroborated McNamee's story and Clemens' response was that his good friend must have "misremembered" appeared a little weak on Clemens' part. Then again, I think it's funny how Pettitte admitted to initially lying about the extent of his HGH use, but he's being painted as such an honest person.
And don't get me started on Clemens signing autographs for some members of Congress. That is so blatantly wrong and just makes it look like he was trying to pull some of the congressmen into his corner. Then again, why are these idiots asking for his autograph under the circumstances in the first place?
The only thing Wednesday's hearing accomplished was further establishing that one of these clowns is lying through their teeth. One of them has dug such a deep hole of lies that he can't turn back. As of right now, Clemens is looking more like that person. He said it himself, whether he's ever proven innocent or not, his image is forever tarnished.
Does that mean he shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame? By no means. Unless he's proven guilty, you can't keep him out. You can't keep a person out because you think he might be lying or he doesn't seem like a good person (Ty Cobb, anyone?). Of course, I'm from the school of thought that Pete Rose, Barry Bonds — heck, let Shoeless Joe in while we're at it — are Hall of Famers, too.
Pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin tomorrow. That just means they have to be in the area. I'll report on any new arrivals manana. Until then…
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Jordan, I'm sorry to disagree with you on the HOF. Those who are there now were selected not only because of their athletic achievements, but because of their citizenship outside of baseball, and because they honoured the game. Certain members of Congress were correct when they stated their concern, not for the players, but for the messages being sent to our young people. Allowing cheaters of any sort into the Hall would certainly send the wrong messages, and I agree with them. I only hope that 5 years down the road, that you and your fellow electors take this into consideration when you are casting your ballots.
Well, don't worry yourself too much, gnorman, I'm not a voter. But, I hate to break it to you, there's cheaters, womanizers, drunks and flat out jerks already enshrined in the Hall. Given that fact, I tend to lean more toward statistical achievements. Hey, if you want to put on Roger and Barry's plaques that they put up their stats during the Steroid Era, I'm fully for it.
Great to see taining camp open!!Wish I could be there enjoying the weather!Good to see BJ progressing well. I hope that he dosen't press too hard and experience a setback.I know he's chomping at the bit to get back,but if extra time is needed,Accardo can hold the fort for a month.I also want to comment on Doc's remarks about the lack of urgency last year. He hit the nail right on the head.I know that injuries played a big role last season,but I too seen a lack of killer instinct while ahead of teams in the late going and a "oh well we'll get'em tomrrow attitude" after losing games they should have won.Doc is the leader of the pitching staff,if not the whole team,and each and every player coming in this year better crank it up a bit more or they might have to make a visit to the doctor.It's good to see those comments from Roy,as he has lead by example for so long.
Can't wait to see the mutton chops! This is a big year for McGowan, being 26 its time for him to establish himself as a top of the rotation pitcher. Hopefully a breakout season is on the horizon.
After reading the latest DJF post (Drunk Jays Fans, for those who don't know), I'm looking forward to seeing Fasano kicking Barajas' **** and earning the backup catcher role.


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A lot has been discussed and guessed about IKA membership, but here are the facts.The International Kiteboarding Association is currently transforming from a riders association to a national classes association. Once this process has been completed (due to constitutional neccessities) there are three main types of membership:
FULL membership: this membership is open to all national kite associations, or institutions governing the sport of kiteboarding in their country
ASSOCIATE membership: supporters are welcome. This is the one for clubs, schools, shops... everybody interested in the support of the interational class.
INDIVIDUAL membership: for competitors from countries where there is NO national class associations. Only in this case you need to become individual member if you want to compete in an internation event. BUT - we will provide constitution templates which will make it easy to set up a national class association, and we offer any organization help for the ones interested in doing this.
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For those of you that are into competitive kiteboarding, you need to be member of you national class association anyway, so nothing changes there. If there is none - you can either become individual member or found a national class association with your buddies. We will help you with everything needed.
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The Foundation hosted an international conference last month near Teresópolis, Brazil, to analyze the history of physical/biological anthropology, focusing on the study of human biological diversity around the world. The meeting was organized by Ricardo Ventura Santos and Susan Lindee.
Dr. Kimberly Theidon (Harvard) is a three-time Wenner-Gren grantee. Her first book is now the inspiration behind one of the five films nominated for the 2010 Academy Award Best Foreign Language film: The Milk of Sorrow (La Teta Asustada), directed by Claudia Llosa (Peru)
Ritual Communication, edited by Gunter Senft and Ellen B. Basso, is newly published by Berg Publishers and now available for purchase. Find out more about this volume, and the development of the symposium series here.....
The Wenner-Gren Foundation is pleased to announce an increase in the maximum grant amount for the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant from $15,000 to $20,000 for applications submitted by the May 1, 2010 deadline.
The Anthropology Section of the New York Academy of Sciences kicks off its Monday night lecture series on Monday, October 5 with a lecture by Shirley Lindenbaum (Graduate Center, CUNY) titled Four Ways To Tell The Kuru Story . Find out about the upcoming lecture series held at the Wenner-Gren Foundation Offices
Dr. Joe Watkins, Director of Native American Studies at University of Oklahoma and member of the Wenner-Gren Foundation's academic advisory council appears on PBS Series "Time Team America" starting on July 8th
The Wenner-Gren Foundation is pleased to announce the Osmundsen Initiative that will provide up to an additional $5,000 of support for select applicants who receive either a Dissertation Fieldwork Grant or a Post-Ph.D. Research Grant. We hope that this new initiative will help to offset necessary cuts in our maximum grant amounts for these programs.
All Applicants have been e-mailed the outcome of the first screening round of grant applications submitted for the November 2008 deadline.
Since Fall 2008 the Anthropology Section of the New York Academy of Sciences has been holding its meetings at the Wenner-Gren Foundation Offices on Monday Evenings. Meetings are free and open to the public.


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Dem strategist: Party 'in decline'
One of the Democrats' most veteran strategists warns that the party is "in decline" and "at considerable risk" when President Barack Obama is no longer on the scene.
"Since Obama was elected President, the Democrats have lost nine governorships, 56 members of the House and two Senate seats," Doug Sosnik, the political director in Bill Clinton's White House, writes in a new memo.
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While Republican branding problems get the lion's share of attention, the Democratic Party's favorability rating has declined by 15 points since Obama took power. A Pew Research Center survey this January showed that the Democratic Party was viewed favorably by 47 percent of Americans, down from 62 percent in Jan. 2009.
With the likelihood of gridlock and near-record-low confidence in public institutions, Sosnik expects 2014 to bring the fourth change election in the past eight years.
( Also on POLITICO: Dems learn money isn't everything)
"This puts Senate Democrats in a vulnerable position, while threatening Republican's control of the House as well as their sizeable numerical advantage in the governorships across the country," writes Sosnik, who advised Hillary Clinton in the 2008 presidential race and now does consulting work for a variety of private-sector clients.
[Read the whole memo. View the accompanying PowerPoint slides.]
Obama neither directly campaigned nor raised money for down-ticket Democrats last year. The post-election creation of Organizing for Action to push his own agenda has upset party regulars because it makes the Democratic National Committee less relevant than ever, squeezes fundraising for other Democratic groups and emphasizes issues that put moderates in a bind.
"Obama not only got elected by running against the party establishment, but he has governed as a President who does not emphasize his party label," writes Sosnik. "It's hard to be a change agent if you are lugging around a party label in an era where voters are so strongly disaffected from our institutions."
( PHOTOS: Dems who haven't endorsed gay marriage)
These memos are read closely by an influential community of insiders in the political and business worlds. In this one, Sosnik outlines several challenges facing his own party:
• Obama's personal popularity does not easily translate for other candidates. The president is not building the Democratic Party's institutional apparatus in a way that it will thrive when he's gone.
• The losses in the 2010 midterms gave Republicans control of the redistricting process, which will be in effect until after the 2020 census. This gives the GOP a structural advantage in keeping the House.
• Millennials, born 1981 to 1994, and Generation X'ers, born 1965 to 1980, are voting Democratic, but a plurality identify themselves as independents — which makes them less reliable.


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Hutzel Wecken
Up until recently my repertoire of Hanukkah edibles consisted of potato latkes (obviously), jelly-filled doughnuts, and little bags of chocolate coins, aka Hanukkah gelt. But while perusing Joan Nathan's Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous I came across a less familiar Hanukkah treat: Hutzel Wecken, a dense, fruit-studded bread from the Alsace region of France. Alsace shares its border with Germany, which accounts for this holiday bread's German name as well as for the kirsch (a German cherry liqueur) that finds its way into the recipe.
When I set out to make my own Hutzel Wecken I was struck by the sheer volume of fruit and nuts that find their way into the dough—there didn't seem to be a dried fruit or nut that didn't make it into the recipe. But when it comes to fruit and nut- studded breads less is never more, and I'd much rather err on the side of too many raisins.
In Nathan's introduction to the recipe she says that although this bread was traditionally considered a cake, she prefers to treat it is a bread, and I couldn't agree more. This is the kind of fruit bread that's just dying to be sliced thin and served with a cheese plate or at least a pat or two of good butter.
As always with our Cook the Book feature, we have five (5) copies of Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous to give away this week.
Adapted from Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous by Joan Nathan. Copyright © 2010. Published by Knopf. Available wherever books are sold. All Rights Reserved.
- Yield:2 loaves
- 2 cups chopped dried pears
- 1 cup chopped dried pitted plums
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup dried currants
- 1 cup roughly chopped dried figs
- 1 cup roughly chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup salted peanuts
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped hazelnuts
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup kirsch
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (optional)
Put the pears and plums in a saucepan with water to cover by an inch. Bring the water to a boil, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft. Drain, reserving both the fruit and the liquid. Toss the pears and plums in a large bowl with the raisins, currants, figs, dates, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, orange zest, and lemon zest. Add the kirsch, and toss again.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of the reserved fruit liquid, and then add 1/2 cup of the flour, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Cover, and let rise for 1 hour. Stir in the remaining 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and the salt.
Knead the dough in the bowl of a standing mixer with a dough hook. Add the fruits and nuts, and, using a low setting, slowly stir into the dough. When everything is incorporated, turn the dough out onto a heavily floured surface, incorporating enough more flour to make the dough smooth and elastic. Even so, it will be a wet dough. Shape into a large ball, put in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let the dough rest for about 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a round ball, and put both on the baking sheet. Let rest for 20 minutes. Bake, turning the temperature down to 375°F after 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the dough is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
If you want, while the breads are baking, make a glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup of the fruit water and the confectioners' sugar. As soon as the breads come out of the oven, spoon the glaze over them. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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The Council of Europe Annual Penal Statistics, better known as SPACE (Statistiques Pénales Annuelles du Conseil de l'Europe), include two related projects. SPACE I provides data on imprisonment and penal institutions in Council of Europe Member States. Information on non-custodial sanctions and measures are collected under the project SPACE II.
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Marcelo F. Aebi, PhD Criminology, Professor
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AMERICUS, Ga. – After splitting a double header with one twenty-win team, the Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes were looking to do the same with another twenty-win team. The problem was it was the # 3 North Georgia Saints that came into Americus on Friday afternoon. The Lady 'Canes would take a one-run lead into the sixth inning of game one before dropping it and game two. The visiting Saints swept GSW by scores of 8-1, 5-2.
GAME ONE: Georgia Southwestern – 1 # 3 North Georgia – 8
This game featured a battle of two aces for both staffs. Jessica Martin was on the bump for Georgia Southwestern who leads the teams in strikeouts. Her counterpart was the Peach Belt Conference's strikeout leader in Jessica Coan. The two hurlers would give up a combined run through five innings of action.
After two scoreless innings, the Lady Hurricanes would take the lead in the third inning courtesy of a Mason Moreland single. Moreland would drive in Jessica Chewning who previously reached base on a dropped strike three by North Georgia catcher Mackenzie Arlt. The one-run lead would last until the sixth inning.
Going into the sixth inning Jessica Martin would have another quality start going. She had scattered four hits, walked one batter and struck out three Saints in her five scoreless innings leading up to that point. She would relinquish the lead in the top of the sixth as Sarah Johnson would drive in two runs with a single up the middle.
North Georgia would blow the game open with a six-run outburst in the top of the seventh inning. After Arlt and Karlie Gillam each drove in a RBI, Sarah Johnson would hit a grand slam to cap off the inning. With the score 8-1, the Lady Hurricanes would go down in the bottom of the seventh without cutting into the North Georgia lead.
North Georgia starting pitcher Jessica Coan would go the distance in the start to earn her 19th win of the season. She scattered four hits, gave up no earned runs and struck out 16 GSW hitters in game one.
GAME TWO: Georgia Southwestern – 2 # 3 North Georgia – 5
North Georgia would front load their scoring in game two as they would lead for the entire game. Their one-run second inning would be followed up with a three spot in the third as they held the upper hand after drawing first blood.
Kayla Minger would kick off the scoring action with a RBI double to centerfield in the second inning. The runs would come in the next inning courtesy of a Hillary Cox three-run home run, which was one of four extra base hits for the visitors.
Prior to scoring in the third, the Blue & Gold had threatened in the second inning getting two runners on with one out after Rachel McElroy reached on an error and Brittny Dennison walked. Neither would score after Jessica Chewning and Janna Anderson would be fanned by North Georgia's Melissa Dickie.
Mason Moreland would get GSW on the board with as she drew a walk and Katie Wooten scored from third as the fourth ball got away from Arlt the catcher. GSW would score again two innings later. The third inning action would force the Saints to pull Dickie the starter early. Unfortunately for the Hurricanes Jessica Coan was brought back in out of the North Georgia bullpen.
The North Georgia lead would be cut to two runs in the fifth. Janna Anderson cut the lead with one swing as she sailed a Jessica Coan pitch deep over the left field fence for her first home run in a Georgia Southwestern uniform. The Lady 'Canes would never come any closer than two runs as North Georgia would tack on an insurance run in the seventh inning to finalize the 5-2 win.
Jessica Coan would get her 20th win of the season (second of the day) in relief for the Saints. In game two, she pitched five innings giving up one run over two hits while striking out four more Lady Hurricanes.
Mason Moreland would lead the team in hitting on the day. Over the course of the two games, the second baseman had two hits in five at-bats with two RBI's and one walk. She has now reached base safely in GSW's last seven games. It's the second longest streak of the season for Moreland who previously reached base in twelve consecutive games earlier this season.
The two more additional conference losses makes it eight straight PBC losses for the Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes (13-21, 0-8 PBC). Coach Ward and company will have two more chances to tally their first conference win on Sunday, March 25th. The Lander Lady Bearcats will pay the Blue & Gold a visit at Lady Canes Field with the double header set to begin at 1:30 p.m.


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Snooki was taken into custody in Florence, Italy on Monday after crashing into a police car ... TMZ has learned. Snooki was driving when she struck the cop car, but sources connected with the production tell TMZ, "Zero alcohol was involved."
We're told no one was injured.
A witness tells TMZ, Snooki smacked right into the back of the patrol car, wedging her ride between the car and a highway protection wall. The witness says Deena was in the passenger seat at the time of the crash -- and when she tried to exit the car, she had to go through the window ... because the door was blocked by the wall.
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The sale of dogs, cats and rabbits will soon be banned at retail stores in San Diego, making it the 32nd city in North America to enact legislation in response to criticism of how animals are treated in commercial breeding facilities.
The City Council unanimously approved the prohibition Tuesday after more than two hours of emotional testimony from the animal-rights activists who supported the ban and the pet shop owners and employees who opposed it. San Diego joins Los Angeles and Chula Vista in passing a ban.
The commercial facilities -- also referred to as puppy mills and catteries -- have been targeted by activists for alleged inhumane treatment of pets. Shop owners say those critics are painting all large breeding centers with a broad brush because of a few bad apples.
Do you support San Diego's ban on retail sales of dogs and cats?
Yes 79% (531)
No 21% (143)
674 total votes.
Gary Weitzman, president and chief executive of the San Diego Humane Society, said the goal of the pet store ordinance is to discourage the transport of animals from commercial facilities and encourage the adoption of homeless animals from local shelters and rescue organization.
"The primary reason that we think this ordinance should pass is to prove that San Diego is indeed America's pet-friendliest city, a designation we should all be proud to have had in the past and we want to have going forward," Weitzman said.
There are only two pet stores in San Diego -- San Diego Puppy and Pet Market -- that would be affected by the new ordinance. San Diego Puppy in Grantville has been the focus of much local criticism because it sells puppies bred at Hunte Corp., the world's largest professional pet distributor.
David Salinas, owner of San Diego Puppy, said he takes great pride in taking care of his animals and defended Hunte's practices. "They do everything right," he said.
Salinas added, "Anybody that will tell you that I don't care about puppies or where they come from and it's strictly about money is completely false ... Anybody that's successful in this industry is going to be attacked. We know this is a David versus Goliath-type thing. It's a heartfelt thing. We understand that. But we love animals."
Under the ordinance, no pet store can display, sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, give away or otherwise transfer or dispose of companion animals in the city. Existing pet stores would have to stop such activity within six months. Those stores would still be able to offer adoptions of dogs, cats and rabbits in partnership with a shelter or rescue group akin to what Petco currently does.
There are exceptions for people who breed and rear animals on their own premises as well as for publicly operated shelters and nonprofit rescue organizations.
Violating the ordinance would be a misdemeanor with a $250 fine for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for the third and subsequent violations.
Councilwoman Lorie Zapf, who pushed for the ordinance, called it a passionate debate that showed San Diegans care about animals. She said she's heard too many horror stories about the health problems associated with dogs raised in puppy mills.
"I just want to ensure that they're treated well and humanely," she said. "This is not about any particular person or store. This is about the broader issue of consumer protection."
Advocates of the ordinance said puppy mills produce 5 million puppies annually and supply 99 percent of all puppies sold in U.S. pet stores. They accuse mills of over-breeding, inbreeding, lax veterinary care, poor food and shelter, crowded cages and lack of socialization, all of which can lead to health and behavioral problems.
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A Vintage-Inspired Spring Wedding at Belltower Venue in Rosdendale, New York
rn Kelcy Griffin (29 and an actress) and Nicholas Pender (32 and an operations analyst) made use of their locale's generous amount of natural light for their inviting spring nuptials, which boasted kraft paper accents and an abundance of eucalyptus. "Our design was inspired by the venue itself," Kelcy says of planning a wedding marked by vintage-inspired accents and gold details. Candles and gold-painted mason jars illuminated the airy ceremony space. Kelcy worked closely with a seamstress to create a custom, two-piece dress made from her mother's existing wedding gown. "We took the dress apart and reworked it to fit my body and personality," she says of the bespoke bodice paired with an ivory, floor-length skirt.


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White bean & swiss chard quick cassoulet
We are on day 2 of Vegan MOFO and I noticed that some other vegan bloggers have a plan of action, which is probably a really good idea. I started to think up a bit of a menu plan for the rest of the week. I have been craving leafy greens lately...I thought I would act on it so another soupy stew it is!
Traditionally a cassoulet is loaded up with meat, cooked slowly in the oven and it originated in France, but I am not a traditional kinda girl so I changed it to be vegan and cooked quickly in a pot on the stove. I guess it would not be a cassoulet but I like how it sounds, so I am going with it :P
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion- small diced
2 stalks celery-small diced
1 carrot- peeled, small diced
3 cloves garlic- crushed
5 springs of thyme
1 bay leaf
5 cups vegetable stock
1 tomato- chopped
1 medium potato- peeled, small diced
2 cups white beans- I used kidney
4 cups shredded swiss chard
splash of balsamic vinegar
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
In a large pot on low medium heat add oil and saute onion until soft, add celery,carrot, garlic, thyme( left on the stick), bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, continue cooking on low heat until soft, about 10 minutes.
Add vegetable stock, tomato, potato, beans. Simmer on low heat until thickens, about 20 minutes.Add swiss chard. Season with salt and pepper and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Serve with fresh bread.
The bowl in the picture my daughter painted when she was 4. She painted a set of dishes for me with little monsters and creatures, every one is different... I love them.
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I love the dishes for sure. Hmmmm, yummy cassoulet sounds perfect this morning. I am cold. Happy MoFO!ReplyDelete
I want your daughter to make my son a set of dishes. He would love her buggy creations. Haha! This dish has my stomach growling and looks perfect for the weather we're having and to combat this cold I think I've come down with!ReplyDelete
Noelle..its getting cold here too, time for toques and mitts!ReplyDelete
Pretend Chef...buggy creations! haha. We made them at a paint your own clay dishes place. Super fun. I got her to paint her dad a mug one year, there fun to make.
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It's National Parks Week and through Sunday, April 29, you can get into any national park for free.
This weekend might be a good time to take a trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore near Chesterton, or the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Ill., or the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes, Ind.
A little bit farther out is the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Ohio, or Mammoth Cave National Park near Bowling Green, Ky.
If you have a tablet or smart phone, this is also the week to check your app store for the free national park apps provided by Maine-based Chimani.com.
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Bauman, a 6-1, 225 pound, senior linebacker from Jimtown, Ind., recorded St. Francis' first interception return for a touchdown since 2008 in the 33-7 victory against McKendree (Ill.) on Sept. 17. His 62-yard return with 8:14 remaining in the fourth quarter capped a stand-out performance overall for the Cougars' defense. He posted seven tackles (one solo), one quarterback hurry and notched another interception in the first quarter. His pick for a score ranks him second on the all-time school chart. He was integral to a defense that held McKendree to 57 passing yards and 218 total yards of offense.
Hollingsworth, a 6-0, 210 pound, sophomore quarterback from Hamilton, Ala., set three Faulkner single-game records in the 48-41 loss to Huntingdon (Ala.) on Sept. 17. His 39 completions, 519 passing yards and five scores broke the school's record. He finished the day 39-of-53 passing for a .735 completion percentage and averaged 13.3 yards per completion. The passing yards and total offense (511) are NAIA single-game highs this season.
Stecker, a 5-10, 170 pound, freshman kicker from Plano, Texas, connected on the game-winning 46-yard field goal in the 24-21 win against Sterling (Kan.) on Sept. 17. His kick as time expired lifted Kansas Wesleyan to its first victory over Sterling in eight years. He was also 3-for-3 on PAT attempts.
Offensive Nominees: Taylor Parsons, William Penn (Iowa); Brett Giesen, Kansas Wesleyan; Jason Rice, SAGU (Texas); Adam Wiese, Marian (Ind.); Thomas Reynolds, Menlo (Calif.); Kevon McGrew, Benedictine (Kan.); Kevin Sampson, Eastern Oregon; Nate Hauptman, Nebraska Wesleyan; Brandon Large, Dakota State (S.D.); John van den Raadt, Azusa Pacific (Calif.).
Defensive Nominees: Cody Fanning, Doane (Neb.); Adam Tondini, St. Francis (Ill.); Ben Miller, Cumberland (Tenn.); Nolan Doss, Menlo (Calif.); Nate Bruto, Ottawa (Kan.); D. Brumbaugh, Southern Nazarene (Okla.); Jacob Grosz, Mayville State (N.D.); Moses Kato, Benedictine (Kan.); J.T. Fitzgerald, Rocky Mountain (Mont.); Spencer Danielson, Azusa Pacific (Calif.).
Special Teams Nominees: Phil Thramer, Doane (Neb.); Elliot Allen, St. Francis (Ill.); Leon Spears, Quincy (Ill.); Jesse Vaughn, Evangel (Mo.); Jake McLain, Mayville State (N.D.); Chris Jones, Northwestern Oklahoma State; Marquis Terrell, Pikeville (Ky.); Matt Ritter, Carroll (Mont.).
2011 Football Players of the Week (Offense; Defense; Special Teams)
Week 1: Brandon Smith, Northwestern (Iowa); Reece Green, Marian (Ind.); Marcus Bratton, UVa-Wise (Va.)
Week 2: Chris Ware, Eastern Oregon; Vincent Aguilar, Trinity International (Ill.); Levi Cockle, Peru State (Neb.)
Week 3: Josh Hollingsworth, Faulkner (Ala.); Ross Bauman, Saint Francis (Ind.); Terry Stecker, Kansas Wesleyan


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Gertrude Baines will celebrate her 115th birthday at her home at Western Convalescent Hospital, near downtown Los Angeles.
Born in 1894 in Shellman, Ga., Baines became the world's oldest living person when 115-year-old Maria de Jesus died in January.
Her father was the son of slaves, and Baines has outlived her entire family. Her only daughter died of typhoid fever when she was a toddler.
A representative of the Guinness Book of World Records will be on hand at today's celebration to present Baines with a proclamation acknowledging her as the world's oldest person.
Baines was featured on local television newscasts in November when she cast her ballot for Barack Obama for president, saying she backed him "because he's for the colored." She said she never thought she would live to see a black man become president.
Baines, who worked as a maid in University of Ohio dormitories until her retirement, has lived at the Convalescent Hospital for more than 10 years.


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Hafeezullah Rahimi takes over as Afghan sport chief
Hafeezullah Rahimi takes over as Afghan sport chief
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has appointed Hafeezullah Wali Rahimi as head of the country's Physical Training and Sports Directorate.
Rahimi was introduced to a gathering held at the Presidential Palace on Thursday noon in the presence of President Ghani, a statement from the palace said.
"It is a proud moment that sportsmen from the old and current generations have come together," said the president as he thanked sports leaders, national heroes and medalists for attending the event.
"Our fundamental goal is to convert the battlefield into playground," said Ghani, who called sports a driving force in fostering national unity.
The president said the unity government would remain supportive of the sports community and would find resources for them with the hope they would bring more acheivements and cement national unity.
Thankful to the president for reposing confidence in him, Rahimi said the ongoing conflict had badly affected sports infrastructure and resources in the country.
He said sports could not be paid the attention as required in recent years and some of the gains had individual aspect.
Rahimi said it was high time to identify and resolve problems being faced by the sports community in coordination with different sections of the field.
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Win the First for W&L in NCAA Play Since 2006
LEXINGTON, Va. --- The No. 15 Washington
and Lee women's lacrosse team earned its first NCAA Tournament win
since the 2006 season as it defeated Christopher Newport
University, 15-6, in first round action on Wednesday afternoon at
Watt Field.
Washington and Lee (15-4) took an early 3-1 lead in the contest, with all three markers coming on free position shots. Senior attackerWilton Megargel (Charlottesville, Va./St. Anne's-Belfield) started the scoring at the 21:44 mark, but Christopher Newport (13-6) responded, with an unassisted goal from senior attacker Meghan Harkey (Purcellville, Va./Loudoun Valley) with 19:24 remaining in the half. W&L then received free position goals from junior attacker Maddie McKaig (Annapolis, Md./Annapolis) and senior midfielder Emmy Mathews (Baltimore, Md./Bryn Mawr) to assume the 3-1 advantage with 13:48 remaining in the opening stanza.
CNU senior midfielder Kaitlin Quigley (Round Hill, Va./Loudoun Valley) scored the only other Captains goal of the half off an assist from Harkey to pull the team back to within one goal (3-2), but W&L used a run of four unanswered goals to close the half and take a 7-2 lead into the break. Mathews scored three of the Generals' four goals during the run, while junior attacker Alli Shearin (Essex Fells, N.J./West Essex Regional) added an unassisted marker.
W&L continued its scoring streak to open the second half, netting six unanswered goals to assume a commanding 13-2 lead with 13:51 remaining. Three quick goals from Shearin, Mathews and senior attacker Kate Speare (Wallingford, Pa./Strath Haven) over a 1:34 span pushed the W&L lead to eight goals (10-2) with 27:16 on the clock.
Speare, first-year midfielder Meade Brewster (Brookside, N.J./West Morris Mendham) and first-year attacker Margaret Klein (North Andover, Mass./Brooks) each added a goal as W&L assumed its largest lead of the contest (13-2) with 13:51 remaining.
Christopher Newport scored three consecutive goals, including one goal from first-year attacker Jessica Singer (Herndon, Va./Herndon) and two goals from Harkey to pull to within eight goals, 13-5, but it was not enough as W&L claimed the final 15-6 margin.
With the win, the Generals advance to second round action in the NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Tournament for the sixth time, where they will face No. 5 Salisbury University. The Generals dropped a 12-9 decision to then-No. 1 Salisbury earlier this season.
The Generals were led by Mathews, who finished with six points (5g, 1a), while Speare, McKaig and Shearin each finished with two goals and an assist. Senior defender Kathy Brown (Baltimore, Md./Catonsville) contributed a game-high five ground balls and three caused turnovers and first-year defender Leanne Stone (Darien, Conn./Darien) also added three caused turnovers. Junior midfielder Christina Benedetti (Derwood, Md./Academy of the Holy Cross) and first-year midfielder Alex Van Horn (Annapolis, Md./Annapolis) each won a game-high five draw controls.
In net, senior Katharine Farrar (Lexington, Va./Episcopal) played all 60:00, stopping five shots.
Harkey paced the Captains with four points (3g, 1a), while CNU also received goals from Quigley, first-year attacker Jessica Singer (Herndon, Va./Herndon)and sophomore midfielder Becca Geist (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson).
First-year keeper Hannah Wilkerson (Falls Church, Va./Falls Church) played the duration, recording eight saves in the loss.
W&L returns to action on Saturday in second round action, facing No. 5 Salisbury University at 11:30 am at SeaGull Stadium.
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Widespread outrage in India over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in New Delhi has led to a chorus of calls to toughen the nation's rape and sexual assault laws and speed up justice for victims. But legal experts differ on what exactly should be done and whether capital punishment for the most heinous cases of rape would be a smart idea.
Under India's criminal code, the maximum sentence a judge can hand to a convicted rapist is unclear to say the least. The sentence can be seven years to life imprisonment, or up to 10 years, the law states. For gang-rape, rape of a pregnant woman and other especially egregious offenses, those found guilty face 10 years to life. And in all cases, a court may, "for adequate and special reasons," impose sentences lower than statutory minimums, though the Supreme Court has said that should only be done in very special situations.
The government is under pressure from activists and lawyers to allow tougher maximum sentences. Many want the imposition of the death penalty in particularly shocking cases like the one in Delhi on Dec. 16, in which the victim was gang-raped for nearly an hour on a chartered bus, beaten with metal rods, stripped down and thrown onto the road with her male companion, according to police.
"Imposition of the death penalty would be a major deterrent," said Pinky Anand, a Supreme Court lawyer who has previously provided recommendations to the government on rape and sexual assault laws. "When you've done such an inhuman act, you deserve to face the maximum the law can envisage."
The Indian government on Monday said it has formed a panel of three legal experts, headed by former chief justice of India, J.S. Verma, to review possible amendments to rape laws, including stricter punishment. The committee will submit its report within 30 days, it added.
Other women's activists and legal experts say instituting capital punishment for rape would be counter-productive and could make it harder to get rape convictions. Ranjana Kumari of the Centre for Social Research said instituting the death penalty could even endanger women further because assailants may kill their victims "to wipe out the evidence."
However, Ms. Kumari said she understands the emotional appeal of the death penalty to the young activists who poured into central Delhi's streets over the weekend to protest the recent rape. The protests were more subdued on Monday as the government cordoned off large sections of the city center, invoked an emergency law to ban groups of more than four people from congregating and shut down public transportation in some areas.
Ms. Kumari, who has also submitted recommendations to the government, says India should create fast-track courts for rape cases so that trials take two to three years instead of seven to nine years as is typical now. Some 40,000 rape cases are pending in Indian courts, she said.
Ms. Kumari pointed to another case that shook the capital back in 2003, when a 17-year-old woman was robbed and raped by guards near the presidential palace. The Delhi High Court's final ruling in that case, upholding life sentences for the offenders, came just this year.
She and several other activists also said there should also be a public registry of sexual offenders. "They won't get a job or an apartment – they'll be totally ostracized," Ms. Kumari said.
Many activists also are pushing to broaden the law to cover sexual assaults more generally – including groping, violent attacks that aren't rape and other inappropriate behavior toward women that's rampant throughout India. "People who indulge in sexual assault can evolve into rapists – it's deviant behavior that multiplies. You need to stop it at the earliest," Ms. Anand said.
Colin Gonsalves, a Supreme Court lawyer and founder of Human Rights Law Network, says increasing the severity of punishment for rape won't address the biggest underlying problem: the fact that half of rape cases never even make it to court because police don't file complaints or victims come under pressure to withdraw complaints in exchange for money. "A large number of rape cases aren't even tried," he says. "That is the main failure of the criminal justice system."
Mr. Gonsalves said fast-track courts won't improve the process of dispensing justice in rape cases because it will force an under-staffed judiciary to make rushed decisions. Instead, he called for the government to increase spending on the judicial system so that normal courts are equipped to handle the large number of rape cases. The country has one-fifth the judges it needs to deal with all its litigation, he said.
Amol is an India Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. Follow him on Twitter @AmolSharmaWsj.


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artificial insemination. Donors are carefully screened for genetic conditions
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Sperm are frozen for 6 months before being used. This is done so
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arkhamcitydood wrote:january? ok. sounds fair. thanks for the opportunity mods
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Ah, I knew that some of our American friends would get confused by that; why I wrote the full date for every other part. We go dd/mm/yy, not mm/dd/yy. The US way is better for databases, but UK better for at-a-glance reading. Neither is better; just different.
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The Lady Bisons finished the tournament, which was played at both Conway and Myrtle Beach, S.C., with a 2-3 record. The win evened the Lady Bisons overall record at 11-11. Coastal Carolina slipped to 14-12.
The Lady Bisons finished with 10 hits, four of them for extra bases. Also connecting for doubles were right fielder Caroline Mason, who finished with two hits; and second baseman Courtney Billington who also had two hits.
Playing as the home team the Lady Bisons scored two runs in the first and two in the third. Coastal Carolina answered with three in the fourth as Michelle Evans hit a solo home run and Chelsea Pineda added a two-run blast..
The Lady Bisons added one run in the fifth to stretch their lead to 5-3. Coastal Carolina added one more in the sixth. Thurman's home run closed out the game.
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Comparing Carbon Calculators
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Carbon calculators, no matter how well intended as tools to help measure energy footprints, tend to be black boxes and can produce wildly different results, depending on the calculations used to weigh various energy factors. By comparing different calculators, learners can analyze which ones are the most accurate and relevant, and which are the most transparent.
Learning Goals
Comparing, contrasting and synthesizing the results of different calculators promotes high order thinking skills.
Context for Use
Rather than have students do traditional carbon calculator exercises, this activity invites learners to examine different calculators, compare and contrast them, and gain insight into how different factors are weighed and calculated.
Teaching Materials
This website has a listing of ~80 different calculators: www.squidoo.com/carboncalcs (no longer available).
Teaching Notes and Tips
This activity can be done as extra credit or part of a group project. It will require identifying a variety of carbon or ecological footprint calculators, developing a set of input data that is used consistently with the different calculators, and then analyzing and presenting the results.
Comparing Calculators: Teaching Notes (Acrobat (PDF) 67kB Jun24 11)
Comparing Calculators: Teaching Notes (Acrobat (PDF) 67kB Jun24 11)
Did the learners complete the task of comparing and contrasting calculators, and if so, what were their results?
References and Resources
J. Paul Padgett, Anne C. Steinemann, James H. Clarke, Michael P. Vandenbergh (2008). A comparison of carbon calculators, Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 28, 106–115


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When 8-year-old Jack Nelson heard about how first-responders give stuffed animals to children in car crashes, he knew he wanted to help.
So Jack gathered up many of his stuffed animals – about 30 in all – to the N.C. Highway Patrol station in Smithfield. His motivation? "So kids can be happy if anything bad happens," he said.
Jack lives in Garner, and his neighbors got involved after they heard about his project. "Once his friends found out, they wanted to take part too," said Jack's father, Paul Nelson.
In all, Jack collected about 120 stuffed animals – teddy bears, of course, but also other animals along with TV and movie characters, including the Hulk. He and his parents delivered the donations to the Highway Patrol office on Aug. 6.
Lt. Jeff Gordon said the Highway Patrol will put the stuffed animals to good use. Traffic accidents can be traumatic for children, especially if a loved one is hurt, the state trooper said.
"We try to provide something for the child to redirect their attention away from what's happened," he said, adding that children can keep the stuffed animals.
Troopers on patrol usually keep three stuffed animals in their cars at all times, Gordon said. Jack's donation was timely, he said, because the Smithfield station's supply of teddy bears was getting low, with only a handful left in the box.
"Through the years, we don't get as many donations as we would like," Gordon said. "We're glad that Jack has donated his buddies."
When taking the five bags of stuffed animals out of the family car, Jack insisted on carrying the heaviest over his shoulder. His father and mother, Sarah, came with him to deliver the donations.
"We're proud of him," Paul Nelson said. "He's got a real tender heart."
To donate stuffed animals to the Smithfield Highway Patrol office, call 919-934-2186.


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History remembered at Fort Travis on Easter
The vibrant celebration of Easter is a highlight of the church year, and for Christians the world over, this day is special on so many levels. The resurrection of the Lord Jesus after being crucified on a wooden cross for the sins of believers is significant and the key tenant to which their faith is tied. Almost every church celebrates in some fashion, and folks the world over gather to share this victorious day together.
The worshippers of the Bolivar Peninsula gathered in three major places to celebrate Easter 2011. A group from the community of High Island met at the large wooden cross erected on the beach at the eastern end of the peninsula and shared music and message.
Another group met on Crystal Beach at East Road, where favorite and much loved Church of Christ Pastor Jerry Valentine conducted the celebration, along with others from the churches of this area of the peninsula. This particular sunrise service is in its 23rd year, and is generally sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance of the Bolivar Peninsula.A third and vibrant service was held this year on the grounds of historic Fort Travis on the western end of the peninsula, and by all accounts, the event was spectacular. More than 100 people gathered to celebrate Easter. The men of the community had erected three wooden crosses, a large one in the center, with two smaller ones on each side. The crosses were seen against a backdrop of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico with the huge lighted ships in the distance. One could see the Gulf, the beach, the North Jetty and Galveston Island on the horizon.
The Bolivar Peninsula has a long and rich history of fortifications, and many of them were built first on the site of Fort Treasure Seashore Park. As early as 1816, Frances Xavier Mina, while on an expedition for Spain, constructed an earthen levee to protect himself and his men from the Karankawa Indians. In 1818, Dr. James Long, his wife, Jane, a former debutante from Natchez, Miss., and 300 troops came to help free Texas from Spain. Long established his base of operations at Port Bolivar in 1820. He wished to secure the services of the famed Jean Lafitte who occupied Galveston Island, but Lafitte would not help. He had given verbal allegiance to Spain, Mexico and the United States but carefully remained aloof to any plan that would curtail his pirate adventures.
Long left his beautiful wife, Jane, their daughter, a maid and a few men to guard the fort while he set out to capture Presidio La Bahia. The winter of 1821 was bitter, and much of the protection left. Jane Long fired a cannon every morning to let Galveston know the fort was still defended. During the time Jane, age 20, was defending the fort, she was expecting the couple's third child. During a very cold December, the food ran out completely, a storm raged, the maid became delirious from an illness, and Jane delivered her own child, whom she named Mary. It is said that Mary is the first child of English descent to be born in Texas.
During the Civil War, the fortification on Bolivar Point was called Fort Green by the Confederate soldiers who defended it. Construction on the present Fort Travis was started in 1898. The work was completed in 1899. The fort suffered heavy damage during the Great Storm of 1900 and repairs include the present 15-foot seawall around the fort. During World War II, Fort Travis garrisoned troops defending the busy Port of Galveston. In 1942, the fort was enlarged and 2,500 troops were stationed there. Several sizes of guns were installed, from anti-aircraft up to 16-inch long-range rifles. When the war ended, Fort Travis was declared a "surplus property," dismantled, and in 1949 sold to private interests. The 60-acre park was acquired through a Moody Foundation grant in 1976 and is operated by Galveston County Beach and Parks Department.
Today, this beautiful park includes the seawall, broad grassy areas, oleanders, winding roads, well-equipped play areas, picnic tables, barbecue grills and the bunkers of old. Cabanas and campsites are available for rental. Old Fort Travis has provided shelter from the storms that have ravaged the peninsula, and many tell tall tales of riding out the storms at the fort with their animals and vehicles, including lawn mowers, RVs, trailers and anything else of value they can transport to the higher ground. From the vantage point of the fort, one can watch the ships as they navigate the Bolivar Roads or enjoy some excellent fishing and playtime.
The churches of the Port Bolivar community, including the Baptists, Methodists and Catholics, decided that it would be fitting to conduct a Easter sunrise service on these hallowed grounds and old World War II Bunker No. 236 provided the backdrop. Guests commented on how very much the bunker with its rusted bronze doors appeared to look like the tombs of the Holy Land. Beautifully landscaped grounds provided excellent parking, wonderful seating and an opportune view of the Gulf of Mexico, the ships in the channel on their way to and from exotic places, and Galveston Island in the distant horizon.
The sky was black as pitch as the first of the early worshippers arrived, but as the morning wore on, God Himself painted the sky with such amazing works of beauty such that all marveled at what a perfect spot it was to celebrate this special day. Students from Crenshaw, High Island, and Ball High School added to the program's content, Father Christopher Terry brought the invocation and Pastor Dennis Allen brought the Easter message. Ted Henley acted as host and master of ceremonies and Jerrie Bouse served as music director. The entire group was invited to share a picnic style breakfast following the event.
Brenda Cannon Henley is an award-winning journalist and writer living on the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast. Having enjoyed more than four decades in ministry, Brenda shares her columns with our readers and works with churches and faith-based programs nationwide. She can be reached at (409) 781-8788 or at brendacannonhenley [at] yahoo [dot] com.


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Game design, interactive arts, interactive media is a new emerging inter- and multi-disciplinary field that combines technology, art, design, engineering, science, and business. This new emerging discipline is what the members of PLAIT Lab at Northeastern University research, teach, and practice.
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If the Waratahs fail to make the finals it will be a disaster of their own making.
The 11th-placed Blues, having drawn the curtain on their experiment with NRL star Benji Marshall, beat the fourth-placed Waratahs at their own game on Friday, scoring two tries to the Waratahs' one and ensuring the Eden Park hoodoo remains intact for a fifth-straight season.
There was the Will Skelton falcon, the cross-field kick that handed the Blues their second try, Dave Dennis' face palm on his No.12 Kurtley Beale, and more knock-ons than a game of ping pong.
The Blues defended aggressively and took their chances when they cropped up, sending winger Lolagi Visinia over in the first half and centre Francis Saili over in the second.
But it was the Waratahs who played the starring role in their own demise, making a meal of their clean breaks and a mockery of their attacking firepower with 26 turnovers to the Blues' 11.
They had a potential try to Horne disallowed in the second minute for a double movement and missed a penalty goal to trail 8-3 at the break.
A try to South African import Jacques Potgieter in the 58th minute came from a rare display of patience inside the Blues' 22.
But more often than not NSW treated possession carelessly, pushing passes or offloading in contact to build a turnover count that will make for painful viewing come review day on Monday.
The Blues took first points after Horne was ruled to have "landed and propelled himself forward off the ground". Stand-in five-eighth Simon Hickey, third in line after Marshall flew the coop and Chris Noakes was ruled out with concussion, slotted a penalty goal in the eighth minute.
The Waratahs had chances aplenty, Israel Folau using his trademark acceleration to bolt down the right flank soon afterwards. But the pass hit Crawford's knees and the chance vanished. It would be the storyline of the match for NSW.
Ashley-Cooper was next off a turnover in the Waratahs' 22, opening up the midfield for a clear break, but his reverse pass to inside centre Kurtley Beale was too clever by far.
The Waratahs were forced to defend next and came away with a penalty, but Foley missed the shot to keep the Waratahs scoreless.
They had more chances but another knock-on from Ashley-Cooper and a Sekope Kepu pass right into the hands of a Blues defender scuppered another chance.
The Blues punished the mistakes, rampaging centre Ma'a Nonu slicing through the midfield defence to make it easy pickings for Visinia in the 21st minute. Hickey missed the difficult conversion to make it 8-0.
A Skelton falcon was the next blunder, Potgieter taking an easy lineout ball 10 metres out from the Blues' line, delivering it to his second-rower, but hitting his head instead.
The Waratahs eventually made a mark thanks to a penalty goal from Foley, but ran into the sheds trailing 8-3.
The Blues widened the gap to eight points with a penalty goal after the break when experienced prop Benn Robinson was penalised for taking out the halfback and Hickey took his chance.
Some good old-fashioned mauling put the Waratahs within inches of the try line and patience kept them on the attack, Potgieter eventually darting over. Foley converted to make it 18-10 and added a penalty to close the gap to five points with 10 minutes to go.
But another penalty goal from Hickey and a missed shot from Foley sealed a 21-13 loss that was almost entirely of the Waratahs' making.
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