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Modern bungalow in Forest Acres, SC. The client wanted a hotel-like retreat in his master bedroom with a sleek modern feel without feeling cold. After having the floors refinished, I chose a new wall color and set an earthy palette for the custom window treatments, bedding, and soft accents.

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Summer Camp For Adults
Most of the time I am a grown up. On the outside, I am a woman who is just beginning to realize she is "elderly" to some. I am retired and always on the lookout for the next adventure. Birding is a huge area of interest for me and I follow the blog of a birder/rehabilitator/writer/artist named Julie Zickefoose. When she mentioned she was going to instruct at Hog Island she had my attention. Hog Island? What is that? She steered me to hogisland.audubon.org.
Hog Island is a jewel of an island in Muscongus Bay, Maine. It is owned by the National Audubon Society. Rocky beaches surround the mostly wooded land. It was once a working farm. In the interior there is a swampy area where pitcher plants and sundew grow.
Summer camp for adults! Wonderful! And the camp counselors are the superstars of birding – Steve Kress, Scott Weidensaul, Bill Thompson III, Julie Zickefoose and Kenn Kaufman, to name a few. To enhance my experience I chose a dorm room which was shared with five other women. Not coincidentally this was also the least expensive.
Campers are to arrive on Sunday between 2-4 p.m., to be taken to the island by launch. Campers were from all over the U.S. We had a greeting and orientation at the building named "The Bridge," which houses the dining hall, offices and camp store. There are several buildings used for lodging of staff and campers and we were given our assignments at this time. The most recent building was constructed before I was born. My aeire was in the third floor of "The Queen Mary." This is right on the water and the first building you see on arrival. There are also some double rooms and on the first floor a lab and classroom. I should mention that there was no plumbing on the third floor, and no air conditioning anywhere.
First night dinner was a time to learn the procedures (and quirks) of the camp. Dinner is served family style and each table is headed by one of the instructors. You can rotate your table to sit with all of them during your stay. One person is assigned as "hopper" for the table. This person clears the table. I have to say the food was wonderful!
The schedule for the day is gone over at breakfast and you are free to attend or not. Each camper is assigned to a group such as the Puffins, The Guillemots, Corvids, etc. This helps in planning field trips such as a sea voyage to Egg Island to view the real puffins and guillemots, or a mainland trip to bird. This year the program I attended was "The Arts of Birding" and we had a professional photographer on staff, as well as writers, artists, musicians and crafters. Birds of prey were brought so that they might be photographed and drawn or painted. We made a field trip to view a collection of bird art that included letters written by Roger Tory Peterson, and rough drafts of early guides.
There is a program every evening which includes a bird count, and a presentation by one of the instructors.
One of the groups, The Corvids, consists of teens. Call me ageist, but the first year I was apprehensive about being on an island with a group of teenagers. I am happy to say my fears were groundless. These young people were nature geeks. So knowledgeable and willing to learn more. And they were delightful.
Bedtime comes early because at the other end of the time zone the sun sets earlier…of course it also rises earlier. The early morning program this year was a walkabout at 5:45 a.m. in the tidal pools formed by the extreme low tide caused by the Supermoon. I saw many things I had only read about before like nudibranchs, which are gastropods, and rock eels, which are eaten by guillemots and give them the deep red-colored feet.
Thursday evening dinner is special … a lobster boil. And the program encouraged campers to display their skills and silliness with songs and photographs and skits. An award was given to the best Hopper, judged by the kitchen staff.
Everyone leaves the Island after breakfast on Friday morning, exchanging contact information and juggling newly purchased and autographed books. This was my second year at Hog Island and I think my next trip will be as a volunteer. If you would like to spend an exciting week on an island in the ocean, look up Hog Island. Scholarships are available.
Bonnie Bowen is a volunteer at Audubon.


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Joan E. Wheeler
Joan E. Wheeler, 83, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2013) at Lake Shore Nursing Facility in Irving, NY.
She was born March 14, 1929 in Olean, NY, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Hurley) Morton.
Mrs. Wheeler graduated from St. Mary's Academy and Olean High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Bonaventure College in Allegany, NY and was among some of the first full-time female graduates.
Mrs. Wheeler remained active in the family businesses until shortly be-fore her death. She also was active in two bridge groups of dear friends and sup-porters.
Survivors include five children, Ann (Richard) Barbuto of Leavenworth, KS, Elizabeth Wheeler of Lakeview, NY, George (Susan) Wheeler of Dunkirk, Mary (Mark) Krystofik of Penfield, NY, and Patrick Wheeler of Dunkirk; eleven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James R. Wheeler; and her sons, James J. and Michael R. Wheeler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 o'clock in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Calling hours will be held Friday, Jan. 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750 or to the Columban Sisters, St. Columban's on the Lake, 2546 Lake Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136-9726.


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Star Trek: Phase II
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- You might also be looking for information about the Star Trek: Phase II fan films (also known as Star Trek: New Voyages).
Star Trek: Phase II, also known by its official title Star Trek II (not to be confused with the earlier 1975-1976 revitalization attempts bearing the same title), was planned to be the first live-action spin-off television series of the original Star Trek. While ultimately not realized, it did serve, in more ways than one, as the starting point for its immediate successor Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
History Edit
In 1977, Paramount Pictures President Barry Diller began working on the idea of launching a new, fourth television network, officially announced on 10 June 1977 as "Paramount Television Service" (PTVS). Following the rapid growth of Star Trek fandom, and a general growing interest in science fiction programming, Diller, who had just pulled the plug on the Star Trek: Planet of the Titans movie project, revived the property by drawing up plans to launch a new Star Trek television series as the network's flagship program, covering a second five-year mission. Having been passed over for Planet of the Titans, Gene Roddenberry was brought back to serve as writer and executive producer for the new series. The Enterprise was to be refit, and new characters were to be introduced. By August, construction on the sets had begun, and the Star Trek II Writer's/Director's Guide was published on 12 August 1977, with the premiere expected in spring of 1978.
Unfortunately, with pre-production in full swing and filming of the feature-length pilot, "In Thy Image" scheduled to begin on 28 November 1977, the network deal already fell through in late July 1977 as Gulf+Western head, Charles Bluhdorn, thought the project would lose too much money due to lack of advertiser interest (though the studio did contribute programming to the syndicated programming service Operation Prime Time, and used the intended PTVS logo for some OPT programs, and, with a new beginning added on, as a logo for their home video division). Something of a pet project of Bluhdorn, who had become enamored with Star Trek due to the unexpected success of The Original Series in syndication, he allowed subsidiary Paramount to continue working on the pilot in order to recoup the costs already underwritten as it was furthest in development, while scrapping every other production concept for the abandoned network, including George Pal's proposed War of the Worlds television series, based on his classic 1953 movie of the same title, that was to serve as back-up for Phase II. However, the Star Trek project was now to be limited to a medium-sized stand-alone television movie only. Yet, influenced by the huge success of Star Wars, which studio executives had at first thought to be a fluke, the decision was made on 21 October 1977 to upgrade the project to a full-fledged major theatrical feature, which quickly became known as Star Trek: The Motion Picture. (Star Trek Phase II: The Lost Series, pp. 21-22, 34, 49, 69; Star Trek Movie Memories, pp. 59, 77-78)
Several scripts already completed were later used as episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In fact, many of the series concepts from Phase II became the basis of The Next Generation, such as the "lost love" relationship between new first officer Decker and Ilia, which led to similar scenes in TNG's first season between Riker and Troi.
In 1997, the book Star Trek Phase II: The Lost Series, written by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, was published, containing the original scripts for "In Thy Image" and "The Child", and synopses of the original story treatments for the other commissioned stories.
In 2007, in the It's A Wrap! sale and auction, an assortment of Phase II costumes were auctioned off. A large portion of these costumes were purchased by James Cawley for the fan-made series Star Trek: New Voyages (which has since been re-named Star Trek: Phase II). Another costume which was sold off on IAW was previously used in the television series Mork & Mindy. [1]
Production Edit
The refit of the original Enterprise formed an integral part of the plot of "In Thy Image". Originally, designer Ralph McQuarrie – best known to the public for his production designs for the Star Wars films – was invited to England to work under Ken Adam to help develop the designs for the Star Trek: Planet of the Titans movie project, ultimately abandoned to make way for Phase II, the television series.
Their Enterprise design, however, was abandoned, and Gene Roddenberry asked Original Series veteran Matt Jefferies, who only agreed to work on Phase II on a temporary basis (and who had actually already worked on PTVS's The War of the Worlds back-up production), to update the famous starship to reflect the refit that the ship had undergone. Jefferies' redesign changed the engine nacelles from tubes to thin, flat-sided modules, and tapered their supports. He also added the distinctive photon torpedo ports on the saucer connector. "Basically," Jefferies said, "what I did to it was change the power units, and make a slight change in the struts that supported them. I gave the main hull a taper, then I went flat-sided and thin with the power units, rather than keeping the cylindrical shape. Trying to work out the logic of the refit, I knew a lot of the equipment inside would change, but I didn't see that there would be any need to change the exterior of the saucer. Certainly, though, the engines would be a primary thing to change. Part of the theory of the ship's design in the first place was that we didn't know what these powerful things were or how devastating it would be if anything went awry, so that's why we kept them away from the crew. And that meant they could be easily changed if you had to replace one." (Star Trek Phase II: The Lost Series, p. 27)
Unlike the first redesign of the Enterprise, Jefferies' new version was built this time by Don Loos, supervised by Brick Price of Brick Price Movie Miniatures, to whom Magicam, Inc, the company contracted at the start of September 1977 to provide all the visual effects (VFX) for the upcoming television project, had subcontracted the construction of the "hero" model. (Starlog, issue 27, p. 26) But when Paramount abandoned its plans to create a fourth television network and subsequently began in December 1977 transforming the third Star Trek series into the first movie, that Enterprise, along with other Phase II studio models Magicam had already built or was in the process of building, were scrapped as a new art director – Richard Taylor of Robert Abel & Associates, the company contracted the subsequent month to do the VFX for the feature film – was brought in and who assigned Andrew Probert to do a second (co-)redesign with him of the ship, essentially keeping with Jefferies' new lines, while adding the extensive detail that was necessary for motion picture big screen requirements. (Star Trek: Creating the Enterprise, p. 46) Magicam, a Paramount subsidiary, was however retained to rebuild most of the studio models for the feature film, including the new, larger eight-foot refit-Enterprise studio model.
Mike Minor's designs for the interior sets for the new Star Trek series are clearly an evolutionary step between the original series and The Motion Picture. The bridge set built for Phase II survived almost intact, though partially redesigned, to the film, while the transporter room was essentially a recreation of the original set with more streamlined console and new wall displays.
Other areas that received upgrade were the recreation deck and sickbay. On Minor's drawings, crewmembers can be seen playing three-dimensional chess and some kind of anti-gravitational game in the ship's recreation room, while others engage in intimate conversation.
Several fans were consulted for props and set pieces for Phase II, one being NASA Engineer and Shuttle Manager Roger D. Manley of Huntsville, Alabama. Manley played a huge part in adding factual descriptions of space travel and propulsion systems that was used in the later series.
- For a more detailed breakdown of the production history, please see: Star Trek: The Motion Picture production history
The first thirteen episodes Edit
With an initial order for a two-hour pilot and thirteen episodes, Phase II quickly earned a reputation as one of the toughest shows to sell in Hollywood. Unlike most other series starting their first season, Phase II had the added complication of being a continuation of an earlier series of which 79 stories had already been told – 101 if one includes the animated episodes.
As story editor, Jon Povill had the responsibility of listening to literally hundreds of pitches from a stream of writers to select those stories he felt were worthy of being considered by the producers. Two of these first thirteen stories were rewritten to appear as episodes of The Next Generation – becoming TNG: "The Child" by Jaron Summers & Jon Povill and Maurice Hurley, and TNG: "Devil's Due" by Philip LaZebnik, story by Philip LaZebnik and William Douglas Lansford.
"In Thy Image" Edit
This script written by Harold Livingston, from a story by Alan Dean Foster, ultimately evolved into Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
"Tomorrow and the Stars" Edit
Written by Larry Alexander, this time-travel story is reminiscent of "The City on the Edge of Forever", with Kirk falling in love with a woman on Earth at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. However, this time Kirk's passion is for a married woman, giving the romantic angle of the story a slightly edgier approach. A transporter malfunction gets the story started, and Kirk faces similar dilemma of knowing he must not take action to save the lives of thousands of people – including the woman he loves – or he will forever alter history.
"The Child" Edit
Written by Jaron Summers and Jon Povill; Lieutenant Ilia is mysteriously impregnated and, within days, gives birth to a baby girl, Irska, who appears to be fully Deltan. A curious alien lifeform wishes to study the crew but her presence threatens the ship. It was likely based on "Infection", one of the suggested story ideas proffered by Gene Roddenberry in his 1964 series proposal "Star Trek is...". This premise was ultimately used for TNG: "The Child", a second season episode, with Ilia's role allocated to Deanna Troi. The original Phase II version has been produced as an episode of the Phase II fan-film series with Povill himself directing.
"Cassandra" Edit
Written by Theodore Sturgeon, this story is about a clumsy yeoman and a tiny, trouble-causing creature, intended to have joined the ranks among such comedy-episodes as "The Trouble with Tribbles" and "A Piece of the Action".
"Kitumba" Edit
- For the main article, see Kitumba.
Written by John Meredyth Lucas, this two-part episode provides a glimpse at an alternate Klingon Empire, a culture that had never been examined in detail in The Original Series, and that later developed along substantially different lines in The Next Generation. With a complex plot, cloak-and-dagger action, and political maneuverings, the "Kitumba" scripts contain many of the elements that later showed up in The Next Generation episodes involving Klingon and Romulan politics. Like "The Child," "Kitumba" was made into an episode of the Phase II fan-film series.
"Practice in Waking" Edit
Written by Richard Bach, this haunting story anticipates The Next Generation's penchant for placing stories in virtual-reality recreations of historical settings, though here the mechanism is directed dreaming, and not the holodeck.
"The Enterprise comes upon a sleeper ship with only a single passenger. Scotty, Decker and Sulu beam over to investigate and discover a woman in suspended animation. Scotty inadvertently touches a control panel and the three collapse to the deck, only to reawaken in ancient Scotland without memory of their lives aboard the starship. In the past they meet with the same woman and protect her from the mobs who claims that she is a witch. On the Enterprise, McCoy discovers that the trio's life signs are growing progressively weaker. His prognosis is that the longer they remain in this dreaming state, the closer they come to actually dying. Kirk and crew must somehow awaken them before they drift off into final sleep.
On the staff of Star Trek II, this contribution by Richard Bach, who had written the acclaimed 1970s best-sellers Jonathan Livingston Seagulland Illusions: The Adventures Of A Reluctant Messiah, was considered a genuine coup." [2]
"Deadlock" Edit
Written by David Ambrose, this story builds a portrait of a Starfleet gone mad – practicing mind-control techniques on its personnel, lying to them, and experimenting upon them by altering their perceptions of reality. However there's another explanation for what Kirk and his crew experience, leading to a scene in which Kirk defends Humanity to the aliens.
"The Savage Syndrome" Edit
Written by Margaret Armen and Alfred Harris, this story features a technology that unleashes the dark urges repressed in Humans.
"Are Unheard Memories Sweet?" Edit
Written by Worley Thorne, this script (aka "Home") called for nudity and suggestive situations that probably would not have been filmed, let alone allowed to air. Yet, the story is a standard Star Trek adventure, with the Enterprise once again being trapped in a failing orbit without dilithium as an alien race attempts to capture the crew. By the time of The Next Generation, damaged or missing dilithium was recognized as an overused plot element, and the bible for that series specifically stated that the new Enterprise's dilithium could easily be replaced.
"Devil's Due" Edit
Written by William Douglas Lansford; the Enterprise has a first contact with the planet Naterra, just as a mythical creature, who had sold the planet in exchange for peace millennia earlier, appears. This premise was recycled into TNG: "Devil's Due", a fourth season episode.
"Lord Bobby's Obsession" Edit
Written by Shimon Wincelberg; the Enterprise comes across a derelict Klingon cruiser with one lifeform aboard: one Lord Bobby from Earth's 18th century.
"To Attain the All" Edit
Written by Norman Spinrad; the Enterprise gets caught in a solar system-sized logic game where, if you win, you "attain the All," a huge repository of knowledge. Elements from this story are similar to such episodes as "The Last Outpost" and "Contagion". Another similar story is "Return to Tomorrow", as "To Attain the All" also involved the Enterprise crew discovering a race of disembodied aliens who have highly powerful mental powers but who wish to occupy the bodies of the crew.
"The War to End All Wars" Edit
Written by Arthur Bernard Lewis, and derived from a discarded script treatment about warring androids on the planet Shadir ("A War to End Wars" by Richard Bach). Kirk rescues a female android, Yra, whose planet's successful philosophy of "peace through war" has been corrupted by a humanoid leader named Plateous III.
Characters Edit
The original cast returned to reprise their roles (with the notable exception of Leonard Nimoy), alongside several new characters: Xon (replacing Spock as science officer), navigator Ilia, and first officer Willard "Will" Decker.
James T. Kirk Edit
William Shatner returned to Star Trek to reprise the role of Captain James T. Kirk. The writers/directors guide, written, among others, by Gene Roddenberry and Jon Povill between May and August of 1977, described Kirk as follows:
- "A shorthand sketch of Kirk might be "a space-age Captain Horatio Hornblower," constantly on trial with himself, a strong, complex personality.
- "With the Starship out of communication with Earth and Starfleet bases for long periods of time, a Starship captain has unusual broad powers over both the lives and welfare of his crew, as well as over Earth people and activities encountered during these voyages. He also has broad power as an Earth Ambassador may discover. Kirk feels these responsibilities strongly and is fully capable of letting the worry and frustration lead him into error.
- "He is also capable of fatigue and inclined to push himself beyond Human limits, then condemn himself because he is not superhuman. The crew respects him, some almost to the point of adoration. At the same time, no senior officer aboard is fearful of using his own intelligence in questioning Kirk's orders and can themselves be strongly articulate up to the point where Kirk signifies his decision has been made.
- "Kirk is a veteran of hundreds of planet landings and space emergencies. He has a broad and highly mature perspective on command, fellow crewmen, and even on alien life customs, however strange or repugnant they seem when reassessed against Earth standards.
- "On the other hand, don't play Kirk like the captain of an 1812 frigate in which nothing or no one moves without his command. The Enterprise crew is a finely-trained team, well able to anticipate information and action Kirk needs.
- "Aboard ship, Captain Kirk has only a few opportunities for anything approaching friendship. One exception is with ship's surgeon Dr. McCoy, who has a legitimate professional need to constantly be aware of the state of the Captain's mind and emotions. But on a "shore leave" away from the confines of self-imposed discipline, Jim Kirk is likely to play pretty hard, almost compulsively so. It is not impossible he will let this drag him at one time or another into an unwise romantic liaison which he will have great difficulty disentangling. He is, in short, a strong man forced by the requirements of his ship and career into the often lonely role of command, even lonelier because Starship command is the most difficult and demanding task of his century."
Xon Edit
Leonard Nimoy was offered a role as Spock in only two of the projected thirteen episodes, an offer that he thought was insulting to both himself and the character of Spock. Once he had declined this offer, a new actor, David Gautreaux, was cast to fulfill the role of the Vulcan science officer aboard the Enterprise. Xon, however, did not make it into the final script of The Motion Picture due to Nimoy's return in the role of Spock. The actor made a cameo appearance as Commander Branch of Epsilon IX station.
Elements of the character of Xon, such as his search to understand Humans, were transferred later into TNG's character of Data. Also, the concept of a full-blooded Vulcan having to deal with "barbaric" Humans was explored with T'Pol aboard Enterprise NX-01.
The writers/directors guide, written, among others, by Gene Roddenberry and Jon Povill between May and August of 1977, described Xon as followed:
- "Can a twenty-two-year-old Vulcan on his first space voyage fill the shoes of the legendary Mr. Spock? Xon (pronounced Zahn) was selected by the Vulcan Science Academy to attempt exactly that. Kirk was stunned when his new science officer reported aboard and found him to be a little more than a boy. (Xon looks something like a young Michael York with pointed ears.) Kirk has assumed the replacement was someone near Spock's age. The reports he had read on Xon listed him as a prominent scientist and teacher.
- "The truth is that Xon is a genius, even by Vulcan standards. As we'll see in our episodes, he is as competent as Spock in all fields of science. He lacks knowledge, however, in one very important area – the Human equation. Unlike Spock, Xon is a full Vulcan. He had no Human mother to acquaint him with the Earth species; he has no Human half with which to feel and understand Human emotions.
- "Xon realizes that the reason that Spock performed so well in his tasks on board the Enterprise was that he was half Human and therefore could understand emotional Human nature. In order to perform as well as Spock, he knows he is going to have to eliminate his Vulcan revulsion at emotional displays. He is, in fact, going to have to reach down within himself and find the emotions that his society has repressed for thousands of years so that he will have some basis for fully understanding his Human associates.
- "What this means is: whereas Spock was engaged in a constant battle with himself to repress his emotions in order to be more Vulcan-like, Xon will be engaged in a constant struggle within himself to release his buried emotions to be more Human-like for the sake of doing a good job, his primary considerations. This will be at least as difficult for him as it was for Spock to maintain his stoic pose. Also, we'll get humor out of Xon trying to simulate laughter, anger, fear, and other Human feelings.
- "The new science officer accepted the Enterprise assignments with much trepidation. He has no doubt that he can competently handle the scientific aspects of his job, but he fears the crew might expect him to be a duplicate of Spock as well as a replacement. These fears have been realized and hanging over the early episodes. So also is the unsaid comment, "Mr. Spock never did it quite like that." Nor is Captain Kirk overly fair to Xon in the beginning. Spock's friendship was a deep, important thing to Kirk, and the Captain is now almost arbitrarily rejecting the possibility of a meaningful relationship with the young Vulcan. However, the more difficult Lieutenant Xon's situation, the more we'll like him and the more we'll want him to succeed in this difficult assignment.
- "As a full Vulcan, Xon is even stronger than Spock. He can endure lack of water and high temperatures for very long periods. All his senses are particularly keen. He has strong Vulcan mind-meld abilities.
- "The young Vulcan lieutenant is constantly shocked by Human behavior. In preparing for this assignment, he made himself quite an expert on Human behavior and history. And it is amusing to see him try to apply this knowledge too logically and too literally. Nothing he studied quite prepared him for the real thing. Although Xon tries hard to hide his surprise and discomfitures, the crew is aware that it exists. They often go out of their way to exaggerate their Human qualities, further distressing the young Vulcan. But this is not done in mean spirit and never in a situation where it will interfere with starship efficiency. We will suspect that life among Humans is causing Xon to begin to feel some emotions himself. On his planet this is, of course, grossest of sins and the young Vulcan makes every effort to hide any sign of this "weakness."
- "The science officer presides over a large console which is known as the "Library Computer Station." It is second in importance only to ship command and is located directly behind Captain's position."
Will Decker Edit
Willard "Will" Decker was another of the new characters among the cast, supposed to fulfill the role of ship's first officer. The role had not been cast at the time of the series shutdown; Stephen Collins played the character in The Motion Picture. Much of what had been laid down for the character of Decker formed the basis for First Officer William "Will" Riker of The Next Generation, as is apparent from how the character is described in the writers/directors guide, written, among others, by Gene Roddenberry and Jon Povill between May and August of 1977.
- "In his youthful thirties, Decker is the ship's Executive Officer, second in command. Kirk sometimes calls or refers to him as "First", which is naval parlance for ship's "First Lieutenant," which would have been Decker's title in the days of sailing ships. Will Decker comes very near to worshiping Kirk and would literally rather die than fail him. The prime responsibility of a "First" is to provide his captain with the most efficient crew and vessel possible and Will Decker takes this responsibility seriously.
- "When not absorbed in his task of keeping the Enterprise at top fitness, Will Decker is a very humorous man. He particularly enjoys playing the "too perfect," soulless marionette of an officer. The joke can be confusing to others because Will can almost become that kind of officer when Kirk's welfare or the strategy of the ship is involved.
- "We can see that Jim Kirk is very much in the process of training the young commander for the responsibilities of Starship command someday. We will see that future captain begin to happen during this five-year mission.
- "In areas of logistics and organization, he has a keen and analytical mind, one upon which Kirk will rely heavily. He will command some landing parties and many decisions will be life-and-death choices.
- "Will's background is all service: his father, his father's father were Academy graduates, Starfleet officers of flag rank. Someday, surely, he will wear a star. Because of his heritage, and because he has been groomed since nearly birth for command. He has friends, but tends to protect his privacy while respecting others'. Between Kirk and Decker is a kind of father/son relationship that each cherishes."
Ilia Edit
The third new character to Star Trek came in the form of Lieutenant Ilia (pronounced "Il-ee-ah"), performed by Persis Khambatta. Gene Roddenberry's and Jon Povill's 1977 writers/directors guide described her as:
- "...a young female of Planet 114-Delta V, which has recently joined the Federation. The Deltan race is much older than Humans, with brains much more finely evolved in areas of art and mathematics. These abilities make her a superb navigator and her artistic abilities are evident in her sure, flowing precision at this task.
- "Her face is breathtakingly beautiful. But like all Deltans, she is completely hairless except for the eyes. Her smooth, slender bare head has the almost sensually quality of delicately contoured nudity, always hidden before in other women. It gives her a striking, almost "Egyptian" look, particularly when wearing a Deltan jewel-band head ornament.
- "Ilia's intelligence level is second only to the Science Officer, and she has also the esper abilities common on her planet. Unlike the mind-meld of Vulcans, it simply is the ability to sense images in other minds. Never words or emotions, only images... shapes, sizes, textures. On her planet, sexual foreplay consists largely of lovers placing images in each other's minds.
- "Just as Vulcans have a problem with emotions, Ilia has a problem which accompanies her aboard the starship. On 114-Delta V, almost everything in life is sex-oriented; it is a part of every friendship, every social engagement, every profession. It is simply the normal way to relate with others there. Since constant sex is not the pattern of Humans and others board this starship, Ilia has totally repressed this emotion drive and social pattern."
Certain characteristics of Lieutenant Ilia, such as her relationship to the young first officer and empathic abilities later formed the basis for the character of Counselor Deanna Troi of The Next Generation.
Leonard McCoy Edit
DeForest Kelley was to reprise his role of Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy on Phase II. Gene Roddenberry's and Jon Povill's 1977 writers/directors guide described him as:
- "Senior Ship's Surgeon of the USS Enterprise, head of the Medical Department. As such, he is responsible for the health and physical welfare of the crew of the Enterprise. He also has broad medical science responsibilities in areas of space exploration.
- "As Senior Ship's Surgeon, "Bones" McCoy is the one man who can approach Captain Kirk on the most intimate personal levels relating to the Captain's physical, mental and emotional well being. Indeed, he has the absolute duty to constantly keep abreast of the Captain's condition and speak out openly to Kirk on this matter. McCoy is portrayed as something of a future-day H.L. Mencken, a very, very outspoken character, with more than a little cynical bite in his attitudes and observations of life. He has an acid wit which results in sometimes shocking statements – statements which, under close scrutiny, carry more than a grain of truth about medicine, man and society.
- "Of all the men aboard our starship, McCoy is the least military. He is filled with idiosyncrasies which fit the character and are his trademark. For example, he loathes the transporter and system of "beaming" personnel from the ship to planet surfaces, and loudly proclaims that he does not care to have his molecules scrambled and beamed around as if he were a radio message.
- "McCoy is highly practical in the old "general practitioner" sense, hates pills except when they are vitally needed, is not above believing that a little suffering is good for the soul and the maturity of the individual. He has a great fear that perfect medicine, psychotherapy and computers may rob humankind of his individuality and his divine right to wrestle a bit with life. He's a superb physician and surgeon – often seems to be treating the wrong ailment – but usually is proven right in the end.
- "Dr. McCoy is the oldest crew member aboard, and as such, subject to some ribbing. He was married once, something of a mystery that ended unhappily. He is a grandfather, but unhappily his starship duty has prevented him forming the relationship with his grandchildren he would have desired. His years provide him wisdom and experience, and offer an interesting – and sometimes poignant – counterpoint to the younger officers and crewmen.
- "Lieutenant Xon, like Spock before him, appears to regard McCoy as a bumbling country doctor, generally achieving cures through luck rather than science. But "Bones" McCoy, like most cynics, is a at heart a bleeding Humanist and the affectionate (and humorous) feud that was carried on between Spock and McCoy is continued between McCoy and Xon.
- "With the considerable difference, however, that McCoy feels the "feud" is a very private affair concerning himself and Xon – and McCoy has been known to severely chastise (in private) those crewmen and officers who have been guilty of unfairness to the young Vulcan in comparing his efforts to Spock's. If you accuse McCoy of protecting Xon, he would vehemently deny it."
Montgomery Scott Edit
James Doohan was to reprise his role of Chief Engineer "Scotty" on Phase II. Gene Roddenberry's and Jon Povill's 1977 writers/directors guide described him as having:
- "...a rare mechanical capability many claim he can put an engine together with baling wire and glue... and make it run. He regards the USS Enterprise as his personal property and the Engineering Section as his private world where even Captain James Kirk is merely a privileged trespasser.
- "Engineering and spaceships are his life. His idea of a pleasant afternoon is tinkering in an Engineering Section of the vessel; he is totally unable to understand why any sane man would spend reading time on anything but technical manuals. He is strong-minded, strong-willed and not incapable of telling off even a Starfleet Captain who intrudes into what Scotty regards as his own private province and area of responsibilities.
- "Kirk understands his Engineering Officer's fierce love of his vessel and his engines, will take more "guff" off this officer than almost any other aboard the ship. Regarding him, Kirk has one rule: "If it doesn't run, take it to Scotty. If he can't fix it, it's irreparable.""
Uhura Edit
- "Rank of Lieutenant Commander, Communications Officer, played by attractive young actress Nichelle Nichols. Uhura was born in the African Confederacy. Quick and intelligent, she is a highly efficient officer. Her understanding of the ship's computer systems is second only to the Vulcan Science Officer, and expert in all ships systems relating to communications. Uhura is also a warm, highly feminine female off duty. She is a favorite in the Recreation Room during off duty hours, too, because she sings – old ballads as well as the newer space ballads – and she can do impersonations at the drop of a communicator."
Sulu Edit
- "Ship's helmsman, played by actor George Takei. Mixed Oriental in ancestry, a Lieutenant Commander, Japanese predominating, Sulu is very Occidental in speech and manner. In fact, his attitude toward Asians is that they seem to him rather "inscrutable." Sulu fancies himself more of an old-world "D'Artagnan" than anything else. He is a compulsive hobbyist; like all "collectors," he is forever giving his friends a thousand reasons why they, too, should take on the same hobby.
- "Although these bursts of enthusiasm make him something of a chatterbox, Sulu is a top officer and one of the most proficient helmsmen in the Starfleet Service. When the chips are down, he immediately becomes another character, a terse professional, whose every word and deed relate solely to the vessel and its safety. This pleasant and effective "dual personality" results never intrude on his job. He has never had to receive the same order from Kirk twice."
Chekov Edit
Walter Koenig was to reprise his role of Pavel Chekov on Phase II. Gene Roddenberry's and Jon Povill's 1977 writers/directors guide described him as follows:
- "Formerly an ensign, the youngest officer aboard, Chekov is now a full lieutenant with years of space adventure behind him. He commands the security division of the USS Enterprise, and is responsible for matters of security and discipline both aboard the vessel and ashore. He is responsible also for the training of the men and women who make up his security teams. During action stations, his post is on the bridge at the damage control console. The Captain's safety is Lt. Chekov's responsibility, too, very much as the Captain's health is McCoy's concern."
Christine Chapel Edit
Majel Barrett was to reprise her role of Christine Chapel on Phase II. Originally a nurse on the original Star Trek, she returned as a full doctor to serve as McCoy's associate. Gene Roddenberry's and Jon Povill's 1977 writers/directors guide described her as being:
- "...second in command of the ship's medical section, and McCoy seems to enjoy passing on to her every duty he finds too boring, irritating or annoying to do himself. Yet outside of Captain Kirk, she is probably McCoy's closest confidante. An expert in psychotherapy, she has unusual ability to teach patients how to use the healing power of their own bodies."
Yeoman Edit
- "Played by a succession of young actresses, always lovely. One such character has been well-established, "Yeoman Janice Rand," played by the lovely Grace Lee Whitney. It is a tradition of Starfleet that yeomen are invariably female and serve ship commanders as combination of executive secretary-valet-military aide. It is a much sought-after post because of the experience gained and many yeomen go on to eventually become senior bridge officers and Starfleet captains. As in the case of all females aboard, they are treated co-equally with males of the same rank and the same level of efficient performance is expected. The yeoman often carries an over-the-shoulder case, the tricorder, which is an electronic recorder-camera-sensor combination, immediately available to the captain, should he be away from his command console."
Aside from the cast, a production staff end credit roll was already foreseen and was, tentatively, projected to read as follows (Star Trek Phase II: The Lost Series, pp. 354-355):
Production staffEdit
- Executive Producer
- Gene Roddenberry
- Secty/Assistant to G. Roddenberry
- Susan Sackett
- Producers
- Robert Goodwin
- Harold Livingston
- Secty. to R. Goodwin
- Alisa Berton
- Secty. to H. Livingston
- Cheryl Blythe
- Director (Pilot)
- Robert Collins
- Story Editor
- Jon Povill
- Asst. to G. Roddenberry
- Bob Rosenbaum
- Secty. to B. Rosenbaum
- Ruth Carpenter
- Production Manager
- Bruce Fowler, Jr.
- Michael Schoenbrun
- Secty. to Prod. Mgrs.
- Susan Ellis
- Production
- Freeman Packard
- Unit Production Manager
- George Fenaja
- Cinematographer
- Bruce Logan
- Art Director
- Joe Jennings
- Assistant Art Director
- John Cartwright
- Concept Artist
- Lee Cole
- Set Decorator
- Lewis Splittsberger
- Jr. Set Designer
- Janet Stokes
- Illustrator
- Mike Minor
- Costume Designer
- William Ware Theiss
- Assistant Costume Designer
- Frances Harrison
- Cutter/Fitter
- Kazuaki Yamamoto
- NASA Technical Consultant
- Jesco von Puttkamer
- Technical Advisor
- Matt Jefferies
- Head of Casting
- Hoyt Bowers
- Casting Directors
- Pat Harris & Marcia Kleinman
- Casting Secretary
- Meg Liberman
- Post-Production Supervisor
- Paul Rabwin
- Studio Post-Production
- George Watters
- Asst. to G. Watters
- Gary Chandler
- Publicity
- Richard Winters
- Insurance Certificates
- Richard Miller
- Operations
- Don Foster
- Construction Coordinator
- Buddy Arbuckle
- Property Master
- Bob Richards
- Gaffer
- Brink Brydon
Uncredited production staffEdit
Extensive though this might have seen, there were more than enough production staffers that went without credit, including,
- Gregory Jein - Magicam, Inc.: Model Maker
- Don Loos - Brick Price Movie Miniatures: Model Maker
- William Norton - Director of Photography: Screen Tests
- Brick Price - Brick Price Movie Miniatures: Model Maker
- Jim Rugg - Special Effects
- Mark Tanz - Special Effects
Uncredited production companiesEdit
- Magicam, Inc. - Visual Effects Company
- Brick Price Movie Miniatures - Sub-contracted/Models, miniatures and props
Further readingEdit
- The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, March 1980 - Chapter 4: "The Almost (Again) Television Show"
- Trek: The Lost Years, December 1987
- Lost Voyages of Trek and The Next Generation, August 1992
- The Art of Star Trek, November 1995
- Star Trek: Phase II - The Making of the Lost Series, March 1997
- Star Trek Monthly issue 26, pp. 30-32


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The U.S. Department of State is gearing up for World Press Freedom Day 2011 (WPFD 2011). This is the first time that WPFD is being hosted in the United States. More than 100 speakers from 44 countries will join over 800 registered participants from 100 countries in this year's commemoration.
This year's events kick off with an Opening Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The next two days will be filled with panel discussions and speakers covering a wide range of topics including social media, censorship, and press freedom. On May 3, the events will close with a ceremony honoring UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize winner Ahmad Zeidabadi, a jailed Iranian journalist.
Additional WPFD Events are taking place throughout the world in places like Ethiopia, Cambodia, and Chile. In the United States, Temple University, my alma mater, is hosting an event in honor of World Press Freedom Day entitled Social Media and Press Freedom -- a webcast on April 25 that will include an international panel of scholars and journalists to discuss the impact of social media on press freedom worldwide. The discussions will cover benefits, challenges, and limitations of social media and press freedom. Panelists for the Temple event will include: Moustafa Ayad, an independent media consultant; Andy Carvin, who leads National Public Radio's social media strategy; and Ibrahim Saleh, a professor of journalism at the University of Cape Town South Africa. Susan Jacobson, a professor of Journalism at Temple, will moderate. The live webcast will run from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on April 25. Viewers are encouraged to tune in and participate in the panel discussion on the Internet here, or visit their World Press Freedom day Facebook page.
Other universities are joining the discussion as well. Journalism students at Georgetown University, the official university partner for the event, recently posted a YouTube video inviting students to create YouTube videos answering the question, "What does press freedom mean to you?" The best videos submitted will be featured on the World Press Freedom Day official website. Also, Georgetown University graduate students in journalism will serve as student reporters from WPFD 2011, providing social media updates about the event and lend their unique student perspective to the role of new media.
And we'd like to invite you to join the discussion as well, either at one of the links above, at the World Press Freedom Day 2011 Facebook page, or in the comments below. What does press freedom mean to you, and what ideas do you have to help promote it?
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Darryl Z. in New York writes:
Key components of freedom of the press can be thought of in terms of access, context, interpretation and communication. Addressing each part properly would take a book; instead I only have time for a few paragraphs.
With regard to access, the press can never be allowed to be totally free. Issues of national security, for instance, will always hinder, access to certain types of information. It is the job of the press to determine if the security clearance is justified and dangerous for the press to simply accept the government representative's word.
While the press is given some latitude to place the context of the story, reporters and editors should not allow personal bias to reflected in the news. That being said, bias will always be part of placing the story's context and there should be some tolerance for this as long as the point of view is clearly defined. (CNN (Liberal) vs Fox News (Conservative) are good examples.)
Interpretation of the facts by reporters and new agencies should be free to the extent that they are factually based. Clearly, interpretations should be expressed as such, just as opinions should be reserved for Op Ed pages, blogs or talk shows.
Communication by the press should be allowed provided that the prior three components are upheld. Press communications via internet should not be hindered by any government. Of course, the internet is the greatest source of danger to media moguls, autocrats, dictators and totalitarians.
Accordingly, it is the internet that will be the major battle ground for press freedom during this century.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
It has been fairly stated in legal circles that "the only defense against slander and libel is the truth".
I think the President today just outlined the difference between "freedom of speech" and the freedom to "make stuff up" in addressing the notion held by some that he wasn't born in America.
I suppose I could dedicate an entire chapter of "The Cure for Political Stupidity and/or How Not To Go To War With America" to this subject, but I must agree with the President that it would just distract from the core issues otherwise considered of dire consequence to our national interests and further entertain "silliness".
I only get silly for common cause and the common good anyway...it lends a little perspective that way.
Let me then just add one thought to the President's here and suggest that the "birthers" should feel free to get a grip on reality anytime now...
Lest the global public become convinced we are fast becoming a nation of partisan political tea-sipping idiots.
Forest Gump was right, and that's all I have to say about that.


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More:Trip Page | Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2011 Forum
On Thursday, November 10, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered remarks at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, site of the APEC Leaders' Meeting November 8-13. In her remarks, Secretary Clinton outlined a vision for "America's Pacific Century." The Secretary said:
"...From the very beginning, the Obama Administration embraced the importance of the Asia Pacific region. So many global trends point to Asia. It's home to nearly half the world's population, it boasts several of the largest and fastest-growing economies and some of the world's busiest ports and shipping lanes, and it also presents consequential challenges such as military buildups, concerns about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, natural disasters, and the world's worst levels of greenhouse gas emissions. It is becoming increasingly clear that in the 21st century, the world's strategic and economic center of gravity will be the Asia Pacific, from the Indian subcontinent to the western shores of the Americas. And one of the most important tasks of American statecraft over the next decades will be to lock in a substantially increased investment -- diplomatic, economic, strategic, and otherwise -- in this region.
"Across the United States Government, under President Obama's leadership, our diplomats, military leaders, and trade and development experts are hard at work reinforcing our relationships in the region to set us on a course for broad and lasting progress.
"Events elsewhere in the world have also lined up in a way that helps makes this possible. The war in Iraq is winding down. We have begun a transition in Afghanistan. After a decade in which we invested immense resources in these two theaters, we have reached a pivot point. We now can redirect some of those investments to opportunities and obligations elsewhere. And Asia stands out as a region where opportunities abound.
"We have a model for what we and our partners in the region are working to achieve. It is what the United States and our partners in Europe achieved together in the past 50 years. The 20th century saw the creation of a comprehensive transatlantic network of institutions and relationships. Its goals were to strengthen democracy, increase prosperity, and defend our collective security. And it has paid remarkable dividends, in Europe itself, in our thriving two-way trade and our investment, and in places like Libya and Afghanistan. It has also proven to be absolutely critical in dealing with countries like Iran. The transatlantic system is and always will be a central pillar of America's engagement with the world.
"But today, there is a need for a more dynamic and durable transpacific system, a more mature security and economic architecture that will promote security, prosperity, and universal values, resolve differences among nations, foster trust and accountability, and encourage effective cooperation on the scale that today's challenges demand.
"And just as the United States played a central role in shaping that architecture across the Atlantic -- to ensure that it worked, for us and for everyone else -- we are now doing the same across the Pacific. The 21st century will be America's Pacific century, a period of unprecedented outreach and partnership in this dynamic, complex, and consequential region.
"Now this goal is not ours alone. It is one that many across the region hold. I have heard from many different counterparts across the Asia Pacific an urgent desire for American leadership, which has brought benefits to this region already for decades. The United States is proud of our long history as a Pacific nation and a resident diplomatic, military, and economic power. And we are here to stay."
You can read the Secretary's full remarks here.
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South Korea signed an FTA with the United States, which are two main issues with the ISD-profit hospitals for refusing to permit the movement to be easily resolved if the possibility of responding to the story
Zharkov in the U.S.A. writes:
Ask Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computers, where he'd go if he had it to do all over again, and he says he'd start his business in ... China!
"It's a much better environment," Dell said.
(The Chinese allow foreign governments to govern their own countries without nagging about internal problems with crime.)


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INDIAN LAKE – An off-duty state trooper was arrested earlier this week for allegedly driving his snowmobile under the influence of alcohol.
Indian Lake-based state police charged Randy J. Weaver, 31, with operating a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday night. Police said he was arrested following an investigation into a possible snowmobile accident on state Route 30 in the town of Indian Lake.
In a press release issued Wednesday afternoon, police said Weaver, who works out of the Indian Lake barracks, was stuck in a snow-filled ditch near the highway when troopers arrived at the scene around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Following an interview, troopers determined that Weaver "appeared intoxicated," according to the release.
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This portrait of unknown origin, depicting Davis in the 1880s, hangs in the office of The Papers of Jefferson Davis, located at Rice University in Houston, TX
[Richmond], June 19 1862
Dear Wife,
I bore the trip [from Raleigh, where the first family had been sent,
to Richmond] very well and partook heartily of the lunch you put up for
us. Dr. [A. Y. P.] Garnett insisted upon tasting the no Garnett whiskey.
I found Joe and the household all well. Mr. [Edward G.] Eggeling
informed me that it was well I had returned for Jim had announced that
he could not wait for me another day and E. seemed to think he would
have been off to Raleigh. Genl. Dick Taylor was here during my absence
he spoke in handsome terms of the gallant conduct of Capt Kearey. The
La. Brigade has won extraordinary fame and I think has fairly and fully
earned it. I send you the little pistol in it's box. It is capped and
loaded, you can get out in the woods and each of the family take a shot,
then you can have all the chambers reloaded and when you go out again
see how much your previous practice has improved you. Mrs. [Rose] Greenhow
when she came brought me three oranges and a box of Jelly. One orange I
sent to Custis Lee one to Genl. [Joseph E.] Johnston, Becca asked for
one, the box of Jelly was left on the mantel piece when I came back it
was still there but had been broken open, it goes in its altered state
with the pistol. I directed a bundle of assorted candy for the Children
to be put in the bundle, the inventory of which is completed by the
addition /of Joes cap and/ of Helen's shawl for the use of which I
return my thanks. The vision of my angel baby [William Howell Davis]
in pain and exhaustion haunts me ever. God grant to him a speedy
recovery. Kiss my dear children whose sweet faces I last saw in sleep,
and from whose door I turned reluctantly in the morning upon your
announcing "all sound" with a manner that warned me against waking them.
I left a soft pencil for you on your mantel piece, having noticed you
had none. I hope you found it as they are rare with us now. The postage
stamps were given to Col. [William Preston] Johnston and I thought they
had been sent to you but found that he had them and when we were
parting on the cars he gave them to me. I left them with you. Nothing
important here, except movements not understood by the public and of
which you will hear in due time. Lee is working systematically
co-operating cordially and the army is said to feel the beneficial
effect of it.
[P. G. T.] Beauregard left his command to seek rest, and restore his
health. The sedentary life at Corinth must have been hard to bear as he
reports himself exhausted and his army undergoing reorganization. [Earl]
Van Dorn goes to Jackson &c
Farewell dear Wife ever affectionately
your Husband
From The Papers of Jefferson Davis, Volume 8, pp. 253-55. Transcribed from the original in the National Archives, RG109, Citizens file.
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Competition is what Harrisburg head girls track coach Chuck Ingram desperately needed. He got it Wednesday.
The Bulldogs hosted the Harrisburg Invitational at Taylor Field and went up against the likes of Mt. Carmel, Anna-Jonesboro, Chester, Zeigler-Royalton and Thomponsville.
Lindsey Murray stole the show for Harrisburg, clearing 11-foot-1 in the pole vault, her highest clear this season and then took fourth in the 300 low hurdles in a time of 55.3. It was the first time this year that Murray has competed in the low hurdles.
Murray was also a part of the 400 meter relay team that finished fifth with a time of 1:02.32. That group also included Brooke Hernandez, Taylor Holmes and Joy Melendez.
Murray competed in the 800 meter relay, along with Melendez and Brooke and Breanna Hernandez, finishing in a time of 2:10 for fifth place.
The 3200 meter relay team of Miranda Elders, Tiffanie Milligan, Hannah Henshaw and Ashley Cain took first place with a time of 11:38.5, while the 1600 meter relay team of Lilee Robinson, Tori Dewar, Elders and Milligan took fourth place with a time of 5:07.
In the 800 meter run, Milligan was third with a time of 2:58 and Dewar finished in a time of 3:10.
In the 100 meters, Kelsey Hobbs was third with a time of 13.03, while Melendez finished with a time of 15.3.
Elders took third in the 400 meters with a time 1:07, while Hobbs had a time of 1:14.
In the 1600 meters, Cain was third with a time of 6:30.09 and Holmes had a time of 31.0 in the 200 meters. Breanna Hernandez had a time of 33.3, while Brooke Hernandez finished with a time of 33.7.
In the field events, Devan Jones had a second place finish in the shot put with a throw of 32-feet-2 and Hobbs, along with Stricklin, had tosses of 67-feet-9.5 and 69-8, respectively in the discus.
Milligan jumped 12-feet-7 in the long jump, while Brantlea Jones finished fifth in the high jump, clearing 4-feet-6. Holmes cleared 12-feet-7 in the pole vault.
"We're starting to get into shape," Ingram said. "I'm sure like any other spring sport or any other school, this weather has put us behind a little bit of where we would like to be. We need to improve on our handoffs and on our conditioning, but I thought the kids responded well to how cold it was today."
Harrisburg will next compete at Carbondale Community High School next Tuesday, starting at 4 p.m.
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Maitre_Tea wrote:Maybe it's just me, but in the fourth photo of that SampleTea Ben Shan Mou Ni the handle doesn't seem to be completely straight.
the_economist wrote:Two yixing pots from home:
The hongni pot is about 90ml, used for roasted oolongs. The larger zisha pot is about 150ml for puer (new). The hongni pot has developed some patina.
the_economist wrote:Two yixing pots from home:
The hongni pot is about 90ml, used for roasted oolongs. The larger zisha pot is about 150ml for puer (new). The hongni pot has developed some patina.
bagua7 wrote:Maitre_Tea wrote:Maybe it's just me, but in the fourth photo of that SampleTea Ben Shan Mou Ni the handle doesn't seem to be completely straight.
The bodhi tree doesn't grow in a straight line:
futurebird wrote:
My order from sampletea.com came today. I'm very impressed with their samples, they are carefully wrapped and include a photo what the whole bing looks like so if you want to hunt it down later you can. Also, the teacups and pots were packed with great care. I bought this teapot:
http://www.sampletea.com/product/1980s- ... -cups-40ml
Some of the pots I bought before said that were 40ml, but this one is much smaller! (maybe the ebay sellers don't fill their pots to the brim when the measure them?) Still, I like it. I always wonder if I paid too much, but it's a color and size that I don't have in my collection yet and it has no issues-- the walls are thicker than I thought they would be, but this isn't such a bad thing. Small pots can be tough to keep warm.
I wonder if this other pot from them which is 5 times the price is fives times as good?
http://www.sampletea.com/product/1980s- ... eapot-40ml
I'm almost tempted to find out... like I said, they did such a good job packing everything (each item in it's own little hard plastic box or metal tin) and labeling everything... (I have perfect labels to paste in to my tea-journal, see the sample box in the photo) -- that it inspires some confidence. I like this company.
The workmanship on the more expensive pot looks finer for certain. Hmmmmmm...but is it worth it??
Now for the cups:
http://www.sampletea.com/product/1970s- ... eacup-60ml
The walls of this cup were thicker than I'd hoped. But, it will get lots of use since it's a nice color and vintage. Don't know if I'd buy more at this price.
http://www.sampletea.com/product/1970s- ... eacup-30ml
This cup is very delicate and almost looks hand-painted. It's a steal at $3. perfect for tastings. (shown in the photo filled with tea)
The tea in the photo is great, by the way. An aged puerh with a very "old" taste.
Maitre_Tea wrote:*This is a most dangerous thread...and it will seriously test my will to resist temptations*
Even though we all want to see the "best" pots we have to offer, it's also important to show what mistakes we've made so we can come to terms with the fact that we all have to pay tuition of some kind...
These are just a few of the crappy slip-cast pots I picked up in China...at the price of about $7 USD each. I obviously overpaid. These represent some of the worst pots I have ever seen.
Clay: Duan Ni of some kind? "rings" a creepy and off-putting metallic sound
Size: Approx 300 ml
Age/Year: Modern-modern
Walls: Medium
Pour: decent, but the lid fit is terrible and when I put my finger over the water spout it doesn't do anything! Some of these don't even have water spouts!
Source: Shanghai, China
Tea Pairing: None at the moment. I had bought eight of these thinking I could have all my bases covered...but once I got my hands on some quality pots (once I was back in the states, ironically), these were never used again. I keep them as only a warning to myself and to others: never rush too fast. For the amount I paid for these pots I could've gotten a decent older pot.
PS: I'll be in the city from 2/3-2/7. When do you all usually meet? Some night during the week would be great, but Friday night would be great as well. I'm planning to troll through all of Thursday and Friday (while the friends I'm crashing with are at work) in Chinatown for tea ware...mostly new/"antique" porcelain, but I would love to find a yixing like yours!


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (40 votes).
In short: New to trail running, really enjoyed it. Welcoming and freindly, not clicky and clubbyDate of review: July 19, 2010
In short: Excellent event, will do it againDate of review: July 19, 2010
In short: Good first race if you've done a bit of hill-workIn full: This was my first race and I'm familiar with the forest. Previous reviews led me to expect the steepest hill but in fact it was a more gentle zig-zag up. Narrow sections were clearly frustrating if you didn't intend walking. Great support from marshalls, especially in last km. Will be back next time.Date of review: July 16, 2010
In short: hilly, hilly,hilly!Date of review: July 16, 2010
In short: Brilliant race, very narrow for first couple of Km though.Date of review: July 16, 2010
In short: Excellent againIn full: Really great race. Great conditions. Splendid medal. Great organisation. Surprised it doesn't get more people.Date of review: July 16, 2010
In short: Aching like mad today!!In full: Good Race that is very well organised. No potential for PB as there are one track sections were you get stuck behind slower runners and cant pass. Think next year the organisers should consider making the start a bit further away from the hill so runners can get in postion before getting stuck behind people content on a slower pace. Also banning Ipods would be mint and i've got a few bruises to back that up.Overall though really good run and really good route. I am going to start using it regularly in my training. Well done to the organisers!Date of review: July 16, 2010
In short: I am now thinking a little more hill training would have put me in a better position. In full: The setting was beautiful, I knew I was not going to do a PB, I knew in fact the second I realised I would be running up hills it would be much harder than I expected. But as a novice to this running lark, I thought I would give it ago. So this was my first off road event and all my training (ok not as much as planned, some good sport on TV of late) was on flat roads, that was the first mistake. Second mistake was looking around for other over weight people who I might keep pace with. As it was demoralising to see them go past me! Note to orgainisers, the race timings for winner and over 40 and so on should have a new category - the over 14 stone category, it makes a big difference and should be rewarded - maybe a big mac should be the reward!However, I paced myself (to my own ability) fairly well and managed to over take the odd person with 2/3 km to go.In the end I felt a great sense of acheivement and want to beat my time next year. Cant wait for the next event whatever it might be!Thanks organisers!Andy LeeDate of review: July 16, 2010
In short: An enjoyable race in a lovely settingIn full: This was my first race and I was nervous to say the least! I had read enough reviews here and spoken to enough people to be terrified of the hills - particularly the infamous first 3k! However, the hills didn't cause me any problems and I even managed a sprint finish! This race now has me hooked and I am looking to enter my next one, maybe something flatter to see if I can crank up the pace. Thanks to the organizers for making my first race such an enjoyable experience will defo do this next year - especially if there's a T-shirt included in the goody bag????? ; )Date of review: July 16, 2010
In short: Enjoyable trail race in the middle of Delamere ForestIn full: Great organisation. Friendly atmosphere. Tough but interesting course. Two water stations (bottles). Well sign posted. Great medal and nice goody bag. I can't understand why this race isn't sold out every year!Date of review: July 16, 2010
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (16 votes).
In short: A 'hair-raising' experience on some parts of the course!!In full: A hard first 5k with the wind being extremely strong. I'm glad I ran the race - good training run, I've never run in such conditions before - I hope I never have to again! I really enjoyed the experience - no chance of a personal best for me - I was one of the lightweights trying to keep on my feet!!Date of review: February 15, 2005
In short: My first ever competative race!In full: I live locally and I've never seen the waves that bad before in Llandudno. First race I've ever done, so technically a PB of 48.45, and for some reason the bad weather made it all the better!!Date of review: February 14, 2005
In short: A very challenging first 5K !Date of review: February 14, 2005
In short: A local said to me before the start "HAVEN'T THEY CANCELLED IT? I'VE NEVER SEEN IT THIS BAD IN SIXTY YEARS" Cheers, pal.In full: My first ever organized running event, so at least one competitor made a PB! A highly satisfying day out, Are all 10k's this hard? The pile of lightweights being physically blown into the gutter by a strong gust at the highest point was an unusual sight.Date of review: February 13, 2005
In short: It would be nice to run the course again without the wind!!! Maybe a possible PB course??Date of review: February 13, 2005
In short: Tough climb up the Great Orme but a nice downhill slope to compensate. Could hardly stand up in the wind!!Date of review: February 13, 2005
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Faster, Smarter, Better: 6 Personnel Strategies to Boost Your Business
Posted Feb 08, 2012 in Management
In this economy, working faster, smarter, better is the key to riding out the storm. Here are 6 easy-to-implement tips that can lead to a leaner, meaner, more efficient laboratory operation.
Problem: I feel like my staff is very fragmented, especially between departments. I need some strategies to inspire my technicians to act as a team.
Strategy: Have some fun. Encouraging your employees to have fun together and to develop relationships is an excellent way to foster mutual respect and teamwork. People who enjoy one another usually have a greater loyalty to each other and to the laboratory. "The power of having fun at work should never be underestimated. People simply are more productive and motivated if they are having fun...it's just the way we are wired," says Derik Mocke of the Sustainable Employee Motivation website.
While some laboratory owners have gone all out--treating employees to wine tastings, boat trips, ballpark outings and golf tournaments--you can achieve the same team-building results with low-cost activities, too. Think chili cookoffs' potluck lunches, barbecues, movie nights at the lab, or even "make-your-own sundae" days.
Problem: I have several technicians who have really gone above-and-beyond during the last couple of months. While I can't give significant raises or bonuses in this economy, I want to recognize their accomplishments.
Strategy: It doesn't always need to be an elaborate reward to recognize employees' achievements and show pride in your staff. Many times, it's the recognition itself that will motivate people to keep up the good work and let them know you value their contributions. When employees go the extra mile in their daily routine, consider awarding movie passes or other gift certificates immediately. Or, you can give raffle tickets as a reward and hold a monthly or quarterly drawing for prizes or gift certificates.
If your laboratory is large enough to have department managers, it's important to get them in the habit of demonstrating their appreciation, too. Encourage them to report back to you with employee recognitions each week, and empower them to give out gift certificates on the spot.
Problem: To get our new technicians up to speed, I rely heavily on over-the-shoulder training, but it takes a lot of my time. I need more resources to support their education.
Strategy: Have new employees work with experienced staff members who act as mentors. Not only does this distribute the training effort and take the entire responsibility off you, but it's also good for the technicians who are doing the training. "It shows we value their skills and we have the confidence they can train someone else," says Greg Thayer, Owner of Thayer Dental Laboratory, Mechanicsburg, PA, who has been using the mentor approach for over 20 years. "It also helps current employees accept a new technician more quickly because they're getting a chance to show him the way things are supposed to be done."
Thayer also relies on DVDs from PTC: Simplified Posterior Anatomy and Simplified Anterior Anatomy. "These are especially good for inexperienced trainees to familiarize them with the language used in a dental laboratory and the different anatomical parts of each tooth," says Thayer. "Every one of our technicians, sales people and administrative people--no matter their experience level--complete these two modules when they join the lab."
Other resources: build a library of books and DVDs that you can loan out to trainees, and look into the growing online education opportunities and other courses offered by manufacturers and suppliers.
Problem: I want to promote one of my denture technicians to lead the removable department but I'm not sure who will be most effective in a management role.
Strategy: As most laboratory owners will tell you, managerial skills don't always go hand-in-hand with technical skills so promoting the best technician is not always the answer. Start by defining the leadership skills the manager needs and use them to evaluate each candidate. For example:
• Attitude. You can't train someone to have a better attitude. Consider his work ethic; does he have an innate desire to do his best?
• People/communication skills. Look for the technician who wants to share his knowledge with others--not the one who wants to be the best at the expense of others in the department. Also, can he effectively communicate techniques and ideas? Is he a good listener?
• Stress management skills. Is the technician capable of handling stress or disharmony? You need managers who can stay calm, focused and positive under pressure. Feeling stressed is understandable; it's how he handles the pressure that you need to evaluate.
• Organizational skills. Look for technicians who know how to plan their day's workload, set deadlines for themselves, and seek out ways to increase efficiency. These skills will make it easier for them to juggle the varied responsibilities that come with a management role.
• Ability to prioritize and use good judgment. A manager needs to be able to assess what comes first and what can afford to be put on the back burner without jeopardizing the work--or cash--flow of the lab.
Problem: My laboratory has grown over the last several years and we're at a point where we need to put some defined policies in place. But developing an employee manual sounds overwhelming.
Strategy: Just over half of all dental laboratories have a written manual; it doesn't need to be long, but it can help eliminate the inconsistencies and misunderstandings that result from verbal communication. "A handbook that is read and signed is the best tool for keeping good employees--it holds everyone accountable, employee and employer," says William Grill, Owner, Thompson Suburban Dental Lab in Timonium, MD.
To get started, look at some sample manuals online and consider getting input from managers and key technicians. Involving employees in the process shows them you're interested in developing policies that balance your interests with theirs and may alleviate anxiety about having "formal" policies in place.
Policies you should detail in the manual include time off, such as sick time, holidays and vacation; probation periods; overtime expectations; benefits and insurance; the performance review process; safety practices; and grounds for termination. Some laboratory owners have also started incorporating guidelines regarding the use of the internet, cell phones and MP3 players, as well as food, drink and personal items at the bench.
Be sure to also include these two items that human resource and legal experts say are a must:
• A disclaimer stating the manual is not an employment contract and employment with the lab is "at will" and can be terminated at any time.
• A comprehensive policy that prohibits sexual harassment and discrimination based on race, gender, age, physical ability and religion.
Once you've drafted a manual, have an attorney review it for legal compliance.
Problem: I know that cross-training technicians would afford more flexibility in my small laboratory, but it's hard to fit into the day when we're all focused on production.
Strategy: Investing in cross-training not only gives you flexibility, it also fosters teamwork and helps employees see how their responsibilities interrelate. Consider having a brief meeting every morning to discuss the day's workload and if a technician doesn't have a full day, schedule him for training in another area. Or try arranging training based on typical workflow fluctuations. For instance, if your model and die technicians usually have less work on Tuesday and Wednesday, schedule training sessions on those days.
If you can't consistently schedule time in advance, take advantage of training opportunities as they arise. For example, if you have a slow morning and have been wanting to train your model technician to build porcelain, consider helping him pour models so he is free during the afternoon to work with you at the porcelain bench.
You can also give employees who are eager to advance their skills the option of working an extra hour or two to learn a new technique. In this case, determine in advance how the employee will be compensated. For instance, you might pay him for an extra hour during the training or promise a small increase once he's mastered the skill.
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