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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The families of the nine miners who died In Crandall Canyon on Aug. 6 and Aug. 16 gathered in Washington for a congressional hearing of the education and labor subcommittee. Chairman Miller spoke first he said, "Thank you for participating, I would also like to extend our gratitude to Rep. Jim Matheson and Gov. Huntsman for their cooperation. They have been very helpful in making contacts. This committee is committed to a thorough investigation of what happened at Crandall Canyon mine. This committee will not be deterred from getting all the information needed from the department and company. It is critical to get the truth of events. Communities deserve to know the facts. We will see that the Deptartment of Labor takes seriously the safety of miners. They failed to move to see miners have tracking equipment. They failed to take control of the communications after the Crandall Canyon disaster. The lessons learned from Crandall Canyon will not be easy to sort out. We will take the steps necessary to make mining safer."
Rep. Buck McKeon from California said, "I am sorry for your loss. On Sept. 5 the House passed a resolution honoring the miners lost. I reiterate our deep condolences. We are working to assure mine safety. I worked on the MINER Act to improve safety and technology underground. There is a time line for MSHA to comply. We have been in regular contact with MSHA to examine the progress. I appreciate the efforts of Stickler to meet the OSE deadlines. Let the investigation run its course, to see what can be done to prevent this type of tragedy in the future.
"We have urged MSHA to share information with the Utah State Mine Commission. We are here today to hear the stories of those who have suffered a tragic loss," said McKeon.
Five family members of the deceased miners testified before the committee including Steve Allred, Mike Marasco, Cesar Sanchez, Wendy Black and Sheila Phillips. Allred was first, "I'd like to thank Chairman Miller for the opportunity to testify, and thanks to the UMWA for their support. In addition to those testifying today and the other family members, many more family members are here today, that have prepared written statements. Please accept all those written statements for the record. Since 1978 I've been a miner. I had never been underground before and didn't care for it for quite awhile, I thought I would only be there for a year and then move on, The more I learned and became friends with co-workers, I became addicted, coal mining got into my blood. I became a fireboss and miner operator. I didn't like MSHA telling me what I could and could not do. I got frustrated with the oversight and butted heads. Wilberg was a drastic changing point. During the recovery work, I learned the safety aspects of mining do's and don'ts. I realized what an important role MSHA can play in the safety of miners, I learned to appreciate the expertise of MSHA. In 1993 PacifiCorp bought the Trail Mountain mine. It was previously nonunion. As I entered the mine, I was stunned at the difference between the mine and the union Wilberg mine. I was shocked at the dangerous conditions that existed," said Allred.
Allred said at Crandall so much of the coal had been mined, the only coal left was what was left to hold the mountain up. If UMWA had been there the miners would have had a voice. The miners would have had the UMWA to back them up. "This lack of responsibility by the company and MSHA has led to my family being devastated; our lives are changed forever. Kerry's wife is having a hard time, we are trying to be strong for her. Only God can provide her the comfort she needs for the loss of her husband," said Allred.
Wendy Black spoke next by telling the committee about her husband Dale "Bird" Black.
Dale was a terrific father, he has two beautiful children Ashley, 22 and Corey, 17. He loved to ATV ride, hunt, fish and spend quality time with family and friends. Dale had 24 years of experience in mining. He started at Genwal In March 1984 when Genwal reopened. He was a miner operator, roof bolter and section foreman. I have never known him to be afraid to go to work. He said they were hitting the Richter scale at work on Aug. 5; big enough bounces to register on the Richter scale the night before the initial collapse. Crews were discussing the mine conditions.
"When Dale went on day shift on Aug. 6 he found out about the collapse. I found out about 8 am. I didn't hear from him until 10 p.m. when he arrived home tired. Dale and Petey rode together, every day of the rescue. I never knew when he would get home. For the entire rescue he would get four-five hours of sleep and get up and go hard again. On Sun. Aug. 12 I sat up with Dale because he couldn't sleep. He said on Aug. 5 on day shift he was trying to have his miner operator pull back because it was too risky, but he was told; 'you can't leave all that coal'. He wanted them to move out further to Section 121. On Aug. 16 he didn't take his lunch bucket that last day and he drove by himself. Why? Who was in charge? Who approved of this plan? Who would send rescuers in while drilling from above without knowing the effect that could have. How can a K order be modified 15 times? The plan was only the minimum amount of workers be working at the face. My husband felt he had to be there, These men were his friends and family in a way, The families had put up letters and pictures at the mine and the one that inspired him the most said, 'Bring my Daddy home; that gave Dale thec ourage and determination to go back in that hell hole. Who is accountable to see the rules are followed, MSHA has one job. It would have taken just one official doing his job to save my husband's life. How do you truthfully investigate yourself?" concluded Black.
Mike Marasco said, "My father-in-law Kerry Allred was a coal miner, he was a great father, brother, husband, son and grandfather. He was loved by everyone and well known. We will miss you dad. We want everyone to know we are thankful for the rescue efforts, you are all our heroes.
"I want to focus my remarks on the way the families were treated. From day one we were let down by the mining company and MSHA. We were told by Mr. Murray he would stop at nothing to find our loved ones dead or alive. Every day went by we were thinking maybe today. Sealing the mine is now being discussed, the families are trying to stop that process. We think that the families need closure. The manner which Murray and MSHA dealt with us for the first two weeks was unbelievable, we wanted to know when we would see our loved ones again. They told us what they wanted us to hear. Murray more than once yelled at us when we asked questions. The past two months have been a roller coaster for all of us. We made suggestions to help with the rescue efforts and were told no. We all have tragedies in our lives, but this one that shouldn't have happened, happened. May God bless all miners and their families.
"For the first two days there were no translators for the Spanish families. I believe we weren't treated with the respect we deserved," said Marasco.
Cesar Sanchez said, "As a family we have many questions, we want to know how the mine owner got a permit for this kind of mining. We want to know why MSHA put a rubber stamp on this plan. How often was this mine inspected? There had been more than one complaint about bumps. The company ignored this complaint. My brother was a miner for 17 years. He was concerned about safety and asked for a meeting. My brother asked me to get him a job at the mine I was working at in Wyoming. The Sunday, Monday shift was his last scheduled working day, he did not leave soon enough. Production was the company's main goal over safety. When you get people that all they care about is production and worry about safety later it is frustrating. It was hard to learn after the tragedy happened one of the old mine supervisors had said he had told them not to cut the barriers out. As families, we want the truth of what happened. MSHA said the company is thinking about sealing the portal, we feel like this is not being investigated at all. It appears MSHA and Murray worked together on the mining and the rescue. Someone needed to look after our interests to ensure everything possible was being done to rescue and now to ensure everything possible is being done to find my brother and the other miners. It is frustrating to learn UMWA won't be participating In this investigation. My brother and I were good friends. He gave me a hard time and I gave it right back. Unfortunately he's not here."
Sheila Phillips said, "It's hard to have hope and have your heart broke every day, and to watch your grandson grow up without his dad. We miss Brandon and we don't want this to happen to anyone else. We'd like to make the mines safer. I just miss him. I would like to know where my son is in that hole, so I could leave a marker on the mountain."
Cecil Roberts, president of UMWA spoke, "I appreciate the courage of the families. We could all learn from this kind of courage and leadership. I'd like to thank the rescuers who risked their lives. Three gave their lives trying to save someone else. I have been highly critical of MSHA and I want to make it perfectly clear I don't mean the those workers who walk into the mines with workers from union and nonunion mines. I mean the policy makers. We come with a single purpose to get our government to move to make our mines safer so that when a coal miner leaves for work the family has a reasonable expectation that miner is returning. I speak today not as the president of the union, per se, but I have 36 years experience as a coal miner myself. I represent workers at the national level. People are concerned with the safety of coal mines in America. It's very evident, there is no way this coal operator should have submitted this mining plan, no way the government should have approved. The real question for the panel would be why would a coal operator believe they could submit this plan and get it approved and why would this plan be approved in 12 days. I support your desire to get to the bottom of it. The only ones involved in this investigation are those involved in the approval of this plan. It is atrocious the way we treat families in these disasters they aren't told anything and they have to read a document four years later to find out what happened to their loved ones. I think we can do better."
Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said, "These wonderful families been through a difficult set of circumstances the likes of which most of us could never understand. The uncertainty regarding their loved ones, that pain continues not only for them, but the communities they reside in. Coal is important to Utah's past and future. What might be done differently to protect these coal miners. Miners accept some risks to be employed in the mine. Miners would like to have safe mines, but are concerned if the mines become over regulated the mine companies will close the door. The federal government regulated mine safety since 1977, the state role has been reduced. Since 1987 it's been limited to miner certification. This most recent horrific accident at Crandall Canyon is a painful reminder that Utah must assess its role. I created the Utah Mine Safety Commission. The Commission is charged with the following, to review the role of the state safety inspection, review the Crandall Canyon disaster, examine how the state can assure itself that MSHA and private companies are assuring that everything is being done for miner safety. Information from MSHA, should have logical points of connection for the flow of information for the Utah Mine Commission. The Commission is concerned that a mine collapse should never occur again, if it should occur, have in place protocol and clearly defined authority and equipment and technology that could save miners lives as well as expedite recovery efforts."
Family spokesman Sonny Olsen accompanied the families back to Washington DC. He said, "The families attended the Senate hearings and they were impressed with Sen. Kerry and Sen. Murray. They demonstrated much understanding of the issues and paid attention to detail. They had many maps and information gathered by their staff. The miners families were impressed with the high ranking officials and their caring manner. During testimonies by various officials it was glaringly obvious red flags should have been raised when the mining plan for Crandall was approved. These red flags were apparently ignored. Floor upheavals and other warning signals should have been addressed. When workers mentioned these concerns they were told to go back to work. Concern over MSHAs approval of the plan without proper review were also questioned. A graduate student reviewed the mine plan and it is felt it was rubber stamped through the system. MSHA testifies they don't have enough manpower to go around. Why were they pulling barriers in this mine?
"When the families testified in the Congressional hearing it was interesting to hear the questions from the Congressman. These leaders were upset that mine operators have not implemented the safety requirements from the MINER Act. The UMWA representatives were very adamant that these procedures and safety requirements be implemented. The mining industry cannot wait 30 years, something needs to be done now.
"The families were reluctant to come to Washington DC, for the hearings, but they wanted something good to come out of the mine disaster. If their work and help can bring more safety to the coal mines of Carbon and Emery counties and mines everywhere, they will do everything they can to bring about this end result. Something must be done right now to make sure this disaster is not swept under the rug. Every mining plan must be reviewed at a much higher level and with much expertise.
"This was extremely difficult for the families, but they did this because something has got to change. We can't keep mining the same way. We cannot put profit before safety, this was not a sightseeing tour. The families were in meetings from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. They attended meetings and testified and visited our Congressmen. The families want the Senate to show some teeth. Hearings go on after any death in a mine. The Senate needs to show some teeth so more mine operators comply with the MINER Act. Our community is fragile.
"I don't think we can go through another disaster. Mine operators need to be held accountable and this Act needs to be enforced appropriately. That's why these families went to Washington. They want to make sure that miners are protected. With all the benefits and fund raisers that have been held for these families, they feel a sense of duty to help protect the miners of Emery and Carbon counties," concluded Olsen.


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prob cause I'm almost never on msn
anyways, yeah, I like Dope....generally I like anime themes and rock
You gotta love Death Notes' then :>
got this lyrics in my mind now, and they dont wanna go, so ........
Only rapper to re-write history without a pen
No ID on the track let the story begin, begin, begin
[Verse 1]
This is anti autotune, death of the ringtone,
This ain't for iTunes, this ain't for sing alongs
This is Sinatra at the opera, bring a blonde
Preferably with a fat ass who can sing a song
Wrong, this ain't politically correct
This might offend my political connects
My raps don't have melodies
This should make niggas wanna go and commit felonies
Get your chain tooken
I may do it myself, I'm so Brooklyn
I know we facing a recession
But the music y'all making going make it the great depression
All y'all lack aggression
Put your skirt back down, grow a set man
Nigga this shit violent
This is death of autotune, moment of silence
[Verse 2]
This ain't a number one record
This is practically assault with a deadly weapon
I made it just for Flex and...
... Mister Cee, I want niggas to feel threatened
Stop your bloodclot crying
The kid, the dog, everybody dying, no lying
You niggas' jeans too tight
You colors too bright, your voice too light
I might wear black for a year straight
I might bring back Versace shades
This ain't for z100
Ye told me to kill y'all to keep it 1 hundred
This is for Hot 97
This shit's for Clue, for Khaled, for we the best in
Nigga this shit violent
Death of autotune, moment of silence
[Verse 3]
This shit need a verse from Jeezy
I might send this to the mixtape Weezy
Get somebody from BMF to talk on this
Give this to a blood, let a crip walk on it
Fifty thou' to style on this
I just don't need nobody to smile on this
You niggas singing too much
Get back to rap you t-paining too much
I'm a multi-millionaire
So how is it I'm still the hardest here
I don't be in the project hallway talking about how I be in the project all day
That sound stupid to me
If you a gangsta this is how you prove it to me
Nigga just get violent
This is death of autotune moment of silence
Mafia music 2
[rick ross]
kilograms were the key to my success
i apologise being so discreet with my connects
lamborghini's were figments of my imagination
whoever figured the figures this figure would be making
plenty cream my women pose like figurines
whips weaving through traffic the triple black centipedes
0please let a n-gga breath
dilated pupils are the seeds of a n-ggas greed
with 20 g's in my denim jeans
if she f-cking me she lucky just to get some chucky cheese
i bust my nut and holla lucky me
its tatted in my vein i remain sucker free
my vocal like an atom bomb in the avalon
black roses for singing the saddest song
as salamu alaykum to paper
walaikum salam
im the don inshallah, now pour me my dom
being gangstas a cold job
wack a n-gga go rejoice with a blow job
always wanted rolls royce with no job
then again all i fear is a dope charge
all i fear is a dope charge
tell me whats the odds for appeals for a dope boy
who shed tears for a dope boy
oh what happens to the kids of the dope boy
orphans, f-cking orphans
born defending some n-gga never been on offence
now its shrimp, order more shrimp
my neighbourhood (?) i practice my importance
you know we hustle to the key of life
moving weed and white before we learn to read and write
so f-ck a tutor pay attention to my shooter
f-cking me today but next she be f-cking luda
we assholes with fast cars and cash flow
my last load was gift wrapped by castro
i did it all but the blow was my specialty
mental telepathy directly in my recipe
ahh, 2 mill on my second home
still stepping on a couple bricks of that methadone
i got a method for getting money like rza do
resurrected big poppa in the physical
reincarnated the realest i'm getting revenue
10 mill borrowed from my peers in the federal
and thats several for slinging in atlanta
but the way they dress you never knew
thought they seen a better view
but the feds had a rap name reginal
that put em on a pedestal the conviction was incredible
the moral of the story was
aint no happy ending for a thug
i think of tupac, i think of biggie now
look how they getting down, i went and bought a 50 cal
we all go when we gotta go
my glock hole bigger than nicki minaj camel toe
so let the panel know we back, the commission intact
teflon don and all black for filling contracts
i'm only here to supersede my successors
rip paul castellano, myer lansky, bumpy johnson, al capone
t-roger, tookie williams, carlo gambino and last but not least john gotti,
teflon don,
(ross, ross, ross)
Man, I love this chorus~
I'm writing it from memory so it might be a bit wrong. XD
Let's get this party started.
War Is My Destiny - Ill Bill feat. Immortal Technique and Max Cavalera
[Verse 1: Ill Bill]
They killed my entire family
Murdered and tortured, raped and pillaged
I was only five and I was the only surviving witness
My entire village burnt to the ground
He wore a serpent in his crown
Unhappily committed murder with a frown
In an army of black-hooded fiery-skulled generals
And a sorcerer that could cast spells that'll change your genitals
Held me in slavery till I turned eighteen
Killed my slave master, five years later became king
And I slain dragons and ate stakes during famine
Had the seeds of war planted in a dirty tavern
Had the seeds of presidents killed in a burst of anger
And had their parents bleed to death on the floor of a dirty bathroom
I watched their palaces burn, I seen the ashes of my comrades
Returned to their family in an urn
While a proud child remembers his father that died
The cycle continues with vengeance alive in his mind
[Chorus: Max Cavalera]
Refuse, resist, war is my destiny!
Disorder unleashed, war is my destiny!
Chaos, A.D., war is my destiny!
Under a pale grey sky, war is my destiny!
[Verse 2: Immortal Technique]
Yeah, yeah, I was an angel before the thud of the stars fell
Cast with the sternum from Satan into the pit of hell
Our beloved leader forced to be a bottom-feeder
The great deceiver that promised victory over the monkey lovers
We took a vulturous structure and traitor, fell upon em
We ripped his skin off and crowned a new son in the morning
A new president to lead our corporation
The vengeance on God and Heaven's domination
But I seduced the daughters of man and made the Nephilim
I demanded human sacrifice from the rest of them
I became the spirit that tortured and protected them
And I built them the tower of language that collected them
And then the Lord cried, water falling out from his eyes
And my children died drowning in the tears from the sky
And it was then that Satan crawled back to me with a plan
A design for the ultimate corruption of man
See back then we used to set the chosen ones on fire
You really think God only sent a single messiah?
And so we allowed the birth of many prophets on earth
And since the followers were human they were born with a curse
They began to claim superiority to their brothers
And for eighty-five thousand years conquered each other
And when they prayed before battle they were praying to me
Killing in God's name cause war is my destiny!
for now this is my favorite:
PARALYZED - by Rock Kills Kid
This feels like another dream
Trapped underneath my own routines
I tried to lift it off of me
I give up, I give up
I just sit and bleed
I'm paralyzed, I'm paralyzed
Stuck in the middle
And I'm paralyzed
Arms and legs in between
Caught inside a stupid dream
Look for her, but cannot see
I give up, I give up
There's no time to believe
I'm paralyzed, I'm paralyzed
Stuck in the middle
And I'm paralyzed
I'm paralyzed, I'm paralyzed
The only way to cope
Is to realize
This feels like another dream
Everyone grabbed ahold of me
Pulled from every side of me
I give up, I give up
There's nothing left of me
Arms and legs inbetween
Caught inside a stupid dream
Look for her, but cannot see
I give up, I give up
There's no time to believe
I'm paralyzed...
I'm paralyzed...
One of my favorite songs from off of Jay-Z's The Black Album:
"What More Can I Say?"
(Are you not entertained?)
(Is this not why you're here?)
Uh, Uh, Huh
Turn the music up
Turn me down
Guru...Lets go get 'em again
This time it's for the money my nigga
Brooklyn stand up
[Verse One]
There's never been a nigga this good for this long
This hood
Or this pop is hot
Or this strong
With so many different flows
This ones for this song
The next one I'll switch up
This one will get bit up
These fucks
To lazy to make up shit
They crazy
They don't...paint pictures
They just trace me
You know what
Soon they forget who they plucked
They whole style from
And try to reverse the outcome
I'm like...CLUCK
I'm not a biter
I'm a writer
For myself and others
I say a B.I.G. verse I'm only biggin up my brother
Biggin up my borough
I'm big enough to do it
I'm that thorough
Plus i know my own flow is foolish
So the rings and things you sing about
Bring em out
It's hard to yell when the bar-rel's in your mouth
I'm in...New sneakers
Deuce seaters
A few Diva's
What more can i tell you
Let me spell it for you
W-I-Double L-I-E
Nobody truer than H-O-V
And I'm back for more
New Yorks ambassador
Prime Minister back to finish my business up
[Chorus: Singing]
What more can i say?
What more can i do?
I give this all to you
I know this much is true
My Life
(Look at my life)
(See what i see)
[Verse Two]
You already know what I'm about
Flying birds down south
Moving wet off the step
Purple Rain in the drought
Stuntin on hoes
Brushing off my shirt
But ain't nothing on my clothes
'Cept my chain
My name
Young H-O
Pitch the yea faithful
Even if they patrol i make payroll
Benz paid for
Friends they roll
Private jets down to Turks and Caicos
Chrys case loads
I don't give a shit
Nigga one life to live i can't let a day go
Without me being fly
Fresh to death
Head to toe until the day i rest
And i don't wear jerseys I'm thirty plus
Give me a crisp pair of jeans nigga button ups
S dots on my feet
Makes my cycle complete
What more can i say Guru play the beat, I'm leaving!
We gonna let this ride into the hook
I'mma snap my fingers on this one
What more can i say to you?
Get my grown man on
(What more can i say?)
[Verse Three]
Now you know ass is Willie
When they got you in a mag
For like half a Billi
And your ass ain't Lilly
That mean that shit you write must be illy
Either that or your flow is silly
It's both
I don't mean to boast
But damn if i don't brag
Them crackers gonna act like i ain't on they ads
The Martha Stewart
That's far from Jewish
Far from a Harvard student
Just had the balls to do it
And no I'm not through with it
In fact I'm just previewing it
This ain't the show I'm just EQ'in it
One, Two and i won't stop abusing it
To groupie girls stop false accusing it
Back to the music
The mayback roof is translucent
Niggas got a problem Houston
What up B
They can't shut up me
Shut down I
Not even P.E.
I'mma ride
God forgive me for my brash deivery
But i remember vivily
What these streets did to me
So picture me
Lettin these clowns nit pick at me
Paint me like a Pickaninny
I will literally
Kiss Tee-Tee in the forhead
Tell her please forgive me
Then squeeze until your forhead
I'm not the one to score points off
In fact
I got a joint to knock your points off
Hova the God nigga blast for me
I'm at the Trump International
Ask for me
I ain't never scared
I'm everywhere
You ain't never there
Nigga why would i ever care
Pound for pound I'm the best to ever come around here
Excluding nobody
Look what i embody
The soul of a hustler i really ran the street
I CEO's mine
That marketing plan was me
And no i ain't get shot up a whole bunch of times
Or make up shit in a whole bunch of lines
And i ain't animated, like say a, Busta Rhymes
But the real shit you get when you bust down my lines
Add that to the fact i went plat a bunch of times
Times that by my influence
On pop culture
I supposed to be number one on everybody's list
We'll see what happens when i no longer exist
(What more can i say?)
Manga reading list: Bleach, Naruto, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, One Piece, Code Breaker, Gamaran, Kuroko No Basket, Fairy Tail, The World God Only Knows, Kimi No Iru Machi, Good Ending, Medaka Box, Nisekoi, D.Gray-Man, Ao No Exorcist, Freezing, Magi - Labyrinth of Magic, Soul Eater, Rosario Vampire Season II, Iris Zero, Ubell Blatt, Bloody Cross, Sun-Ken Rock, and Infinite Stratos,

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The Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch is situated in Texas Hill Country, 3 miles from SeaWorld San Antonio, 15 miles from Six Flags Over Texas amusement park, and 17 miles from the Alamo.
Recreation center
This family-friendly hotel features indoor and outdoor pools and spa tubs, waterslides, and a sandy beach. A fitness center includes a sauna and steam room. JB's poolside restaurant serves casual fare.
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Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch is set on 39 acres and is landscaped and designed in historic ranch style with wood and limestone exteriors. The hotel offers the indoor/outdoor Windmill Pool and the 800-foot Rattlesnake River pool with sand beach. Waterslides, 3 spa tubs, and a fitness center with sauna and steam room are also included.
JB's poolside restaurant and bar serves breakfast seasonally, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and burgers, with occasional live music. The Icehouse grocery store serves Starbucks coffee. A media center includes computers, a printer, and televisions. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Fire pits are available at the Wildflower Pavilion. Camp Armadillo offers children's activities. Guests receive preferred access at the adjacent Hill Country Golf Club.
On-site self parking is complimentary.
- Arcade/game room
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- Number of floors - 3
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Children's club
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 156
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Shopping on site
- Steam room
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Children's pool
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Free WiFi
- Lazy river
- Waterslide
- Number of spa tubs - 3
- Garden
- Sauna
Family Friendly Amenities
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- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Children's pool
- Lazy river
- Waterslide
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
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- Ceiling fan
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
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- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
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- Hair dryer
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- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Separate sitting area
- Shower/tub combination
- Sofa bed
- Phone
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
JB's - Casual poolside restaurant and bar serving appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and burgers, and offering live music. Breakfast served seasonally.
The Icehouse - Grocery store serving Starbucks coffee.
A cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) is served daily during the season in JB's restaurant.
Nearby Things to Do
Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch features the indoor/outdoor Windmill Pool and the 800-foot Rattlesnake River pool with sand beach. Waterslides, 3 spa tubs, and a fitness center with sauna and steam room are offered. The Wildflower Pavilion offers fire pits and outdoor movie screenings. Camp Armadillo provides children's activities. Guests receive preferred access at the nearby Hill Country Golf Club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Basketball on site
- Playground on site
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NYPA to Install
Microturbine at Brooklyn Wastewater Treatment Facility:
New Generating Device Will Harness Waste Gas and
Improve Air Quality
Michael Saltzman
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April 29, 2003
NEW YORK—The New York Power Authority (NYPA)
Trustees Tuesday authorized the expenditure of up to $700,000 for
installation of a small generating unit that will harness the gas
by-product from a wastewater treatment plant in Brooklyn to produce
electricity while enhancing local air quality.
The up-to 250-kilowatt microturbine will be
installed at the New York City Owl's Head Wastewater Treatment
Plant, operated by the New York City Department of Environmental
Protection (NYCDEP), in the Bay Ridge section of the borough.
"The project that we're planning for Owl's Head
shows that current technologies are available for strengthening
electricity capacity while improving the quality of the air that we
breathe," said Louis P. Ciminelli, NYPA chairman. "Governor Pataki
has made these goals top priorities, and the Power Authority has
been one of the key organizations being relied upon to accomplish
Last January, the Governor directed the New York
State Public Service Commission (PSC) to initiate a process that
will ensure that one-quarter of the electricity purchased in the
state be renewable power, such as wind and solar energy, and waste
gas, by the end of the decade. This followed a 2001 executive order
that established similarly ambitious goals on the use of renewable
power by state agencies.
"The new microturbine that NYPA is planning to
install at Owl's Head will allow us to significantly reduce the
amount of waste gas that is currently being flared to the atmosphere
by the wastewater treatment plant," said Alfonso Lopez, deputy
commissioner of the NYCDEP. That will cut its emissions by
thousands of pounds per year."
Also known as anaerobic digester gas, or ADG,
the waste gas emitted from the sewage treatment process at
facilities like Owl's Head is largely comprised of methane and
carbon dioxide. Both are considered greenhouse gases that
contribute to global warming. These gases are typically flared, or
burned, for that reason and odor control.
In 2001, NYPA installed two microturbines at a
wastewater treatment facility in the Town of Lewiston in Western New
Microturbines are small combustion-turbine
generating devices that can be fueled in a number of ways, including
ADG, natural gas and liquid fuels.
ADG will also be harnessed by eight fuel cells
that NYPA is placing in service later this year at other DEP
wastewater treatment facilities in New York City. They'll be
identical to a 200-kw fuel cell that the Power Authority installed
in 1997 at the Westchester County Wastewater Treatment Plant in
Yonkers. It marked the first fuel cell in the Western Hemisphere to
use ADG.
Whether it's ADG or some other source of energy,
fuel cells are designed to extract hydrogen from whatever fuel
they're using, and combine it with the oxygen in the air, to produce
NYPA meets the full electricity needs of
thousands of public facilities in New York City, including those
operated by the NYCDEP, saving them millions of dollars a year on
their electric bills, compared to what they would have otherwise
paid for their cost of power. In addition, they've benefited from
energy-efficiency measures by NYPA that, to date, have cut their
electric bills by more than $48 million a year, with a corresponding
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of nearly 400 thousand tons.


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Nikons's AW100 is a form over function camera that has Bear Grylls' enthusiastic attitude. It doesn't rely on tacky chrome borders to accentuate its characteristics because it draws confidence from taking good photos in all kinds of gruelling conditions.
On the AW100's back is a large 3 inch screen that uses 460,000 pixels to make viewing snapped images and vids a pleasure. To its right is a menu/delete combo, the conventional directional pad labelled with shortcuts, dedicated video record and still image buttons and zoom.
The layout is intuitive, familiar and functional, ticking all of the boxes for a camera that'll be used with half of the concentration, considering you might be moments away from a crushing wave or on a quick descent down a ski slope.
Truth be told, the average camera user is more likely to reach the extent of their physical endurance before the AW100 cries out in malfunctions. It withstands waters 10 metres deep, drops 1.5m high and temperatures of -10?C, which is spot on for a tough cam.
We kept ours in our back pocket while on a leisurely swim at the local beach for hours. There may have been some waves and our boogie board may have snapped clean in half. However, the AW100 didn't break its stride, capturing the action with utter precision and admirable enthusiasm.
As with most weather cams, a clumsy user can make a fatal mistake, such as not closing its vault-like door properly. Doing so runs the risk of water seeping through its otherwise militant body, and could cause the camera to malfunction. Worse yet, it could damage your memory card and sabotage all of your photos.
Action control lets people wearing gloves change the camera settings by shaking it. It would be a welcomed addition if it was more consistent and responsive, but unfortunately it suffers from disappointing operations. For instance, if you skip an icon there's no 'back' motion so you have to cycle through all of the options again.
In-built GPS can tag images with your location embedded and charter your journey even when the camera is off. But be warned, the camera sucks more juice when this feature is enabled.
When passive GPS is off, Nikon estimates the battery will capture 250 shots.
Although Nikon cameras of old are renowned for their sophistication and detail, the AW100 sports an easy to use menu. There are three tabs that house different rows, with each one introduced by an icon and explained by easy-to-understand text. The tabs are 'shooting mode', 'movie' and 'set up.'
The AW100 doesn't sacrifice detail just because its menu is simple. When scoping out the settings for still shots, you'll find comprehensive features that will enhance photo quality and aid in taking the best possible pic. The same goes with its video capabilities.
When the shooting mode is set to continuous high, it'll capture up to 7.1 frames per second but will have to halt after 3 frames to process them. Switching it over to continuous low will see it process a total of seven frames at a rate of 1.2 per second. In ideal lighting, images are rendered with vibrant colours organically fusing from one tone to the next, capturing the subtlest of hues and concealed by crisp lines.
In less favourable conditions the camera begins to struggle. The flash does its part in picking up the slack to keep images precise but during the pursuit some of the colour is either flushed out or rendered darker.
The flash also gets a little temperamental when the foreground is dark but a bit of light is shining through the distant background, choosing not to go off and leaving the image's stich visible on the screen. To bypass this you will need to manually adjust its settings.
Noise begins to rear its head at ISO 200 and compromises detail at ISO 400, but it's not much of a detriment unless you intend on using full resolution shots. Its performance sits on par with the other tough-proof cams in its league.
When playing back a video that takes place below the sea line, you hear and see things that, while swimming, you couldn't. Still images and videos are moderated to account for the different lighting conditions and produce images with meticulous attention to detail and are comprised of a colour palette not traditionally used when on land.
The colour reproduction on the AW100 sits amongst the very best in its league.
There's the faintest of motion blur when the cam tries to capture quick movements, such as people running or diving, but it's not nearly enough to dampen the experience, and the AW100 appeases this with its exceptional ear for sound.
A video-recording's complementing audio track captures the full sound spectrum with no distortion. Some underwater cams settle for muffled audio, but the AW100 does a great job at replicating audio that sounds natural.
Video goes right up to 1080p, which is the best in its class and ideal for big screen viewing. Even though it features an on board microHDMI port, no such cable is found in the box.
The AW100 is an enthusiastic camera that has a never-say-die attitude. As a weatherproof companion, it'll capture moments that phase traditional cameras in glorious colour. It has selfless character, putting its build on line to capture fleeting moments regardless of the situation. However, there's no Jekyll and Hyde debacle happening beneath its rugged exterior, because if you're heading out on a night in the town then there's other shooters that'll do better.
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Halloween is thought of as a quintessentially American holiday that has witnessed mass popularity in the United States since the 1920s. However, many of the customs of the celebration date back to Colonial times, and the roots of Halloween go as far back in time as the Druids.
As is true with many collecting categories, most highly sought-after Halloween collectibles were low-cost items, made in limited quantities, often intended for a one-time use.
Much of the manufacture of early items was in Germany after World War I. Germany was rebuilding, and small industry made vast quantities of fixed-design or molded forms that were hand decorated and exported to the U.S. The golden age of German-made Halloween collectibles dates from about 1919 to 1935. Items were also made in the U.S. from around 1910 through the 1950s and '60s.
Halloween collectibles include decorations and accessories with themes like lanterns, candy containers, figures, games, tin noisemakers, die-cuts, and postcards. For candy carriers, pumpkins and cats are some of the most popular and common images, but other animals such as monkeys and bears were also made, along with characterized fruits and vegetables. Scarier subjects such as witches, bats, and devils are rarer (and older) and can therefore fetch higher prices. Elaborate German die-cuts are generally the most valuable items, along with paper lanterns and lights, few of which have survived. Prices range from $10 to $200 for postcards, $50 to $200 for tin noisemakers, $100-plus for candy carriers and hard plastic figures, and several hundred for papier-mâché masks and lanterns.
Vintage Halloween fare was meant to scare, so generally speaking, the scarier the item, the older it is. Kerry Shrives, senior appraiser and director of Discovery auctions at Skinner, Inc., a leading auction house in fine art and antiques, says, "Beware of modern reproductions. Items that have a too shiny or too bright surface with little to no wear or a too cute character depiction are likely not old. Look for detailed painting, well-modeled figures, a dulled surface, and wear consistent with age."
This column is produced for Yankee by Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers of Boston. skinnerinc.com


text: Calling animal lovers to start an organization to improve the lives of pets and their people. We are interested in influencing codes and laws in the cities and counties; developing places where people and their dogs can meet and dogs can exercise off leash, sponsor agility competitions, obedience classes to promote healthy happy pets. We will start off with a mile walk and dog agility course Oct. 13 at 8 a.m., meet at the grassy area north of the Rec. Center in Castle Dale. We will have a short obedience class on how to get your dog to walk well on a leash, and on proper dog-walking etiquette. After the walk, an agility course will be available for your dog to play on. Call 381-2539 to sign up. Participants will get a free T-shirt and a chance to win other prizes.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
The Emery track teams have been on the road all season and are now ready to finally host a meet next Tuesday at the high school. Emery will participate in meets at North Sanpete and Uintah before hosting a qualifier meet.
Last week the Spartans went to Juab High for a qualifier meet and mostly came home tired and cold. According to Coach Darrell Gardner, "that was the worst ran meet that I have ever been to. We left at a little past 9 p.m. and it was still not over. Not only was it long, it was cold. It was a very cold wind blowing in Nephi."
There were 20 teams participating in the meet and some events took a very long time to complete and on some of the races, the final results were still not published yesterday (Monday) morning. Here are some of the results from that meet. Tyler Killpack took first in the 400m and also in the 800m. Levi Swasey took second in the 110m hurdles and fourth in the 300m hurdles after hitting a hurdle and going down. McKay Allred took third in the 300m hurdles. Zac Clement took second in the javelin.
For the girl's team, Lacey Montgomery took second in the 400m and fourth in the 800m. Madison Jensen took second in the high jump with a jump of 5'3" and should have placed in the long jump with a jump of 16'9". The 4x100m relay team consisting of Lacey Montgomery, Tennyson Fauver, Madison Jensen and Nikki Rogers took second.
For the season, Levi Swasey has the third fastest time in the state in any class in the 110m hurdles. Tyler Killpack continues to run strong in the 400m and the 800m. Madison Jensen continues to do well in the high jump.
Here are the best performances of the season for the boy's team. 100m Mark DeFriez at 12.05, 200m Lance Sitterud at 26.00, 400m Tyler Killpack at 51.72, 800m Tyler Killpack at 2:01, 110m hurdles Levi Swasey at 15.58, 300m hurdles Levi Swasey at 42.26, 1600m Tyler Killpack at 4:44.08, high jump Ryker Allred at 5'8", long jump McKay Allred at 19'7", discus Zac Clement at 128'7", Javelin Zac Clement at 158'1", shot put Zac Clement 43'3".
Here are the best times for the girl's team. 100m Nikki Rogers at 13.29, 200m Nikki Rogers at 27.55, 400m Lacey Montgomery at 1:04.56, 800m Lacey Montgomery at 2:29.44, 1600m Rebekah Bott at 6:29,3200m Rebekah Bott at 13:19.09, 100m hurdles D'Lee Gardner at 18.79, 300m hurdles D'Lee Gardner at 57.12, high jump Madison Jensen at 5'5", long jump Madison Jensen at 16'9", discus Holly Hatch at 84'3", javelin Billie Jean Reed at 80'2", shot put Holly Hatch at 26'11".


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Sophomore Ford Edwards kicked a 35-yard field goal with a minute remaining in the game to give Chaparral an 18-17 Continental League football win over Highlands Ranch on Sept. 27 at Shea Stadium.
"I've never been one to get that nervous," insisted Edwards, who also booted a 33-yard, first-quarter field goal. "Yep, I felt the kick was good."
Wolverines coach John Vogt was confident despite Edwards' limited game experience.
"The kid has a lot of talent, he just hasn't had a chance to kick a lot for us," he said.
Chaparral, which lost three of four non-league games, finds itself tied for first place after the initial week of league action with an Oct. 4 game looming against Mountain Vista at Sports Authority Stadium.
"That's all we are playing for, one week at a time," admitted Vogt. "We have so many guys out, it's crazy."
Highlands Ranch seized a 17-15 advantage on a rainy night with 6:34 remaining in the contest on a 21-yard field goal by Blake Dickerson.
Chaparral started its winning drive with 2:36 on the clock at the Wolverines' 38-yard line and moved to the Falcons' 18-yard line in 66 seconds to set up Ford for his decisive field goal.
Quarterback Cole Lehman completed two key passes for 17 and 22 yards during the drive, but a dropped possible Falcons interception kept the drive alive.
"We had a TD pass that was dropped and an interception dropped that would have put the game away," said Highlands Ranch coach Darrel Gorham.
Falcons quarterback Keaton Thames completed seven of 18 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
Thames tossed an 86-yard scoring pass to Eric Dynes, who leaped high to snare the aerial and then outran defenders. He threw a 9-yard touchdown strike to Ross Heskett. Thames also had a potential TD pass dropped in the end zone.
The Falcons wound up with 242 yards total offense compared to 297 for the Wolverines, who were led by Lehman's 130 yards passing and 92 from Kyle Gallup, who saw limited action because of an injured knee.
"It's been like this all season," pointed out Gorham. "We've been one or two plays away in every game from winning the game. It's hard to take. Hopefully one of these games the players will be rewarded with a win."
Highlands Ranch, 2-3 overall, plays ThunderRidge Oct. 4 at Shea Stadium.


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A group of 100 girls were evacuated from a church camp near Miller's Flat Reservoir as a precaution and have been relocated at the Fairview LDS Stake Center in Fairview. No structures are currently threatened and no roads have been closed.
As of Tuesday afternoon the fire had burned 70 acres. There is one helicopter on site and it is staging an air attack. There are 12 crew members, 12 smokejumpers, and two engines currently working to suppress the fire. Another fire crew is en route to the site.
There have been several inquiries regarding other possible fires in the area. A helicopter fly-over verified that the Seeley Fire is the only fire on the Wasatch Plateau at this time.
Due to extremely dry conditions, all public and private lands in unincorporated areas in the state of Utah are under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, which ban all campfires outside of designated fire rings in developed campgrounds and bans smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or building.
As always, fireworks are banned in the National Forest.


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Farm Loan Manager Lori Brady for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Emery/Carbon counties reminded producers today that FSA offers specially-targeted farm loans known as Socially Disadvantaged Applicant (SDA) loans. These loan programs are designed to help farmers purchase and operate family farms.
"With these loan programs, FSA hopes to help reverse the declining number of farmers and ranchers across the United States and especially here in Emery/Carbon counties," said Brady. "These loans help to encourage and assist them in owning and operating their own farms and ranches, participate in agricultural programs, and become integral parts of the agricultural community."
According to Brady, FSA reserves a portion of its loan funds each year for SDA loans. USDA defines socially disadvantaged applicants as a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of the group without regard to their individual qualities. For purposes of this program, socially disadvantaged groups are women, African Americans, American Indians and Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, and Asians and Pacific Islanders.
In fiscal year 2007, FSA obligated nearly $300 million in SDA loans across the nation. Direct loans are made to applicants by FSA and include both farm operating and farm ownership loans.
Guaranteed loans also may be made for farm ownership or operating purposes, and may be made by any lending institution subject to Federal or State supervision (banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and units of the Farm Credit System including the Bank for Cooperatives) and guaranteed by FSA. Typically, FSA guarantees 90 or 95 percent of a loan against any loss that might be incurred if the loan fails.
Repayment terms for direct operating loans depend on the collateral securing the loan and usually run from one to seven years. Brady says that repayment terms for direct ownership loans can be as long as 40 years. Guaranteed loan terms are set by the lender. Interest rates for direct loans are set periodically according to the Government's cost of borrowing.
Interest rates for guaranteed loans are established by the lender. Farm ownership loan funds may be used to purchase or enlarge a farm or ranch, purchase easements or rights of way needed in the farm's operation, build or improve buildings such as a dwelling or barn, promote soil and water conservation and development, and pay closing costs.
Farm operating loan funds may be used to purchase livestock, poultry, farm equipment, fertilizer, and other materials necessary to operate a successful farm. Operating loan funds can also be used for family living expenses, refinancing debts under certain conditions, paying salaries for hired farm laborers, installing or improving water systems for home, livestock, or irrigation use, and other similar improvements.
For additional information or applications for all FSA direct loan programs contact your local FSA Office located in the USDA Service Center at 1090 North Des Bee Dove Road, Castle Dale, UT 84513, 435-381-2300 x114.


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Skip to comments.WOW...25 years ago today...Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate
Posted on 06/12/2012 6:10:03 AM PDT by rottndog
President Reagan's remarks on East-West relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin, Germany on June 12, 1987.
I wish we had another Reagan.
Consider that you really start remembering things and connecting them together around ten years old (I clearly remember Carter's term in office, not so much with Ford or Nixon). That means anyone thirty-five or under only knows about this speech as history instead of as part of their lives. Excuse me while I go shake my cane at some whippersnappers who are on my lawn.
I was in the Navy at the time, just finishing boot camp. I ended up on a submarine out hunting the Soviets. By the time I got out, the Soviet/Russian threat had largely subsided, thanks to RR.
The speech that Colon Bowell did not want him to give.
Peggy Noonan's excellent biography of Reagan has a good recounting of the battle over including this in the speech.
That means anyone thirty-five or under only knows about this speech as history instead of as part of their lives.
This speech happened on the day I graduated from high school so, unfortunately, it is really just history for me too.
I wonder about many of those dems-in-disguise....so timid they were actually pro-Soviet.
Boy was Reagan the man of the hour...
I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever see another President of Reagan's caliber in my lifetime. All we seem to get stuck with anymore are Bushes and Romneys :(
I remember hearing about the speech. At the time, I thought "That Reagan is so naive and simplistic. As if you could just ask for the wall to be torn down."
Over the years, I have learned that there is a dearth of plain speaking about right and wrong in our world and when it happens, it is a blast of fresh air.
We do ... in Sarah Palin.
Thanks. That does sound familiar and I've seen her on TV enough that she could have been the one telling it.
It's a shame so many people have to go out of their way to hate him. All politics aside, he was just a good and decent man.
From a Giant to a pygmy as president in 1 generation.
Peter Robinson wrote the speech, one of the junior speech writers at the time. EVERY senior aid to the president wanted that line removed. The president stuck to his guns and the rest is history. By the way checkout the Ricochet.com web site, it's run by Robinson.
I don't get it - where's the teleprompter??
Damn, I miss him.
Here's a pic taken just before the start of East Germany's last parade which commemorated the DDR's 40th anniversary. The parade was in East Berlin. A small group of us went over to "observe" the proceedings. Gorbachev was there and pretty sure Gaddafi and Arafat were too. Of course just a short month later the DDR was no more. "Tear down this wall" indeed!!
This East German officer was none too happy that a couple of US Army types were photographing his equipment. You can see my buddy in the background getting upclose and personal :-)
Gorbachev, Gaddafi, and Arafat...nice company.
Funny how hard the left tries to glorify Gorby, all the while demonizing Reagan.
The same sort of bureaucrats who'd want the "tear down this wall" line taken out because it was a charged statement and divisive.
Then on the Left there are the Jimmy Carters who insisted that the USSR would always be there and we'd just need to co-exist with global imperialist Communism.
Jimmy Carter continues to suck up to Communist dictators after leaving office and I have no doubt in my mind that President Obama will do the same with his buddy Hugo Chavez and others.
LOL! I thought so at the time and even more so now.
They were expecting trouble especially with Gorbachev there. They had water cannons at every block hidden one street over from the main parade route. Though, surprisingly, it stayed calm that day.
I just posted my recollection of Reagan's speech awhile ago I think in response to Obama's comments regarding gay marriage. IIRC, in Noonan's book she makes the point of whatever is said in a Presidential speech then becomes official U.S. policy. So - a big deal with the "Tear down this wall" comment. And IIRC, Reagan penned in the line on the final, approved version of the speech in the limo ride to the wall.
I recall watching the wall come down on the news, and it was really unbelievable. And then later with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Spend your entire life under the threat of Nuclear Annihilation between us and the Soviets, and -— gone.
Well, at least for a few years we were free of that fear. (Or at least I was). Now we have terrorists, China, etc. And perhaps Russia again.
Your welcome. I was kind of shocked this morning when I saw this. Hard to believe a quarter century has passed already.
Now THAT was a leader!
Problem is, when we do get one the communist media crucifies them (see Sarah Palin)
Problem is, when we do get one the communist media crucifies them (see Sarah Palin)
Sorry about the duplicate.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
With the first half of the Region 15 volleyball season in the books the Emery High Lady Spartans are firmly in second place one game behind San Juan. Emery has a 4-1 region record and have played the three hardest teams on the road already so the second half of the season could and should be a little easier schedule for them.
Emery traveled to Moab, always a hard place to place, and defeated Grand 3-1, came home and faced the fourth -ranked Beaver team and won 3-2 and then hosted Wasatch Academy and won 3-0. The scores in the three matches were 25-23, 25-21, 20-25 and 25-22 over Grand, 25-21, 19-25, 21-25, 25-20 and 15-9 over Beaver and 26-24, 25-16 and 25-19 over Wasatch Academy.
Emery is on a three-game win streak, have settled into what appears to be a good rotation and the team is playing as solid as they have played in a long time. Emery over the past few seasons have often been their own worst enemy. Serves into the net often and unforced errors led to the demise of the team in many a game. This season is different.
Some examples of how the Spartans are playing; against Beaver they win the opening set and then lose set two and three and then come back and play their best ball of the night to win the final two games.
Serving is a strength for the team this season rather than a liability and it generally is the entire team.
In game two at Grand, Emery was down 15-21 when they won the point and got the serve back. Senior Sidnee Conder then served nine straight times as Emery won.
In game five against Beaver, Emery was down 8-9 when they scored to get the serve back. Sophomore Bayler Griffin stepped up and served the next six points and Emery won game and match.
Against Wasatch Academy, in the first set Emery was down 22-24 and junior Ashton Bell served to the win, in the second set Emery led 12-8 and junior Emily Olsen served Emery to 20-8 and in the third set with Emery up 15-13, junior Cassidy Labrum took the team to 21-13. The team serves more consistently this season and the entire team is serving well.
Emery is currently ranked in the top five in 2-A volleyball and are looking to get better and better through the second half of the region season. Emery, with a lone senior on the team, appears to be ready to be a force in volleyball this season and into the future.
Emery will host South Sevier tonight, Oct. 8 at the Spartan Center as the second half of the region season starts. On Thursday night, Emery will travel to North Sevier High in Salina to play the Wolves. Good luck Emery.


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News about the environment, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Nov. 25, 2016
Pres-elect Donald Trump will have range of legal tools with which to dismantle Pres Obama's environmental regulations, as he promised to do throughout his campaign. MORE
Sep. 5, 2016
Practice known as 'rolling coal,' in which diesel truck drivers alter their engines to remove emissions controls and belch black smoke at pedestrians, drivers of hybrid cars and others, is drawing complaints and attention from authorities across United States; some states have moved to ban practice, which functions as both prank and protest against environmentalism. MORE
Aug. 7, 2016
Op-Ed article by environmentalist Bill McKibben describes how operatives employed by group America Rising Squared, offshoot of Republican opposition research group America Rising, follow him around and post pictures and videos of his day-to-day activities on social media, particularly on Twitter; notes only thing he has done to earn stalkers' attention is to advocate for environmental causes, like shutting down Keystone pipeline and calling attention to global warming. MORE
Aug. 6, 2016
Growing number of people around world are making field recordings in nature and in cities, capturing aural landscapes of particular time and place; some use recordings on albums or in concerts, while others simply feel they are performing historical service. MORE
Jul. 8, 2016
Works in Progress column; construction of Bronx River House is nearly complete following decade of planning by Bronx River Alliance; set on banks of freshwater river, greenest most cutting-edge building in South Bronx will serve as headquarters for alliance, which transformed polluted river and surrounding area into park, animal habitat, environmental study lab and community meeting place. MORE
Jun. 23, 2016
Op-Ed article by journalist Vince Beiser warns that Earth is beginning to run short of sand, material essential to construction of cities and roads, largely in form of concrete; notes $70 billion extraction industry is wreaking environmental damage, as is global over-development that fuels demand; supports efforts to moderate industry. MORE
Jun. 21, 2016
Nonprofit Global Witness publishes report saying 185 environmental activists were murdered in 2015, which is 59 percent increase over 2014; case of activist Berta Caceres, who was killed in Honduras, highlighted. MORE
Jun. 16, 2016
Letter from Sen Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island comments on Richard Conniff's June 12 Op-Ed article reminding Republicans of their party's legacy in protecting environment and natural resources. MORE
Jun. 12, 2016
Op-Ed article by wildlife guide Jeremy Hastings describes his reason for using scythe to cut grass on small field he owns, allowing him to complete his task without harming ground-nesting birds; notes larger environmental and health benefits of scything over mowing, technique regaining popularity among farmers and landscapers in Britain. MORE
Jun. 11, 2016
Richard Conniff Op-Ed article offers reminder that American conservatives used to be staunchly in favor of conservation, and that past Republican presidents were responsible for some of country's greatest environmental policy achievements; identifies areas of agreement between environmentalists and conservatives today. MORE
Jun. 8, 2016
Builders in California are utilizing its ballot initiative system, which allows residents to propose and approve laws by popular vote, to hasten big developments and dodge state environmental laws; supporters contend ballot measures let residents avoid ineffective system, while detractors say they give developers special privileges. MORE
May. 27, 2016
Donald J Trump, during policy speech at oil industry conference in North Dakota, lays out his positions on energy and environment; calls for more fossil fuel drilling and less environmental regulations, while also vowing to cancel Paris climate agreement and restore lost coal mining jobs; experts express skepticism over whether Trump understands complexities of global energy economy. MORE
May. 17, 2016
Building trade unions, including AFL-CIO, are enraged over efforts by wealthy environmentalist Tom Steyer to help bankroll voter-turnout super PAC dedicated to electing Democrats and ensuring loss for Donald J Trump in November; many in organized labor view Steyer's environmental agenda as threat to jobs that could be created through more traditional infrastructure projects like new gas pipelines. MORE
May. 13, 2016
Obama administration is set to announce creation of National Microbiome Initiative, which will involve over dozen federal agencies, universities, philanthropies and corporations; initiative will seek to advance study of trillions of micro-organisms that live in soil and human gut in effort to create new tools, discoveries and training techniques across disciplines including health and the environment. MORE
May. 3, 2016
Greenpeace leaks documents from talks between United States and European Union over Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership trade deal; accuses American negotiators of trying to weaken environmental protection standards and of trying to give corporate lobbyists greater say in decision-making. MORE
Apr. 7, 2016
Arabesque Partners is part of new breed of fund managers committed to investing in firms with good records in sustainability and corporate responsibility; upstart compiles environmental, social and governance factors, or ESG data, on potential investments and uses algorithm to make picks instead of humans; emphasis on ESG info reflects growing belief companies that take care of their communities perform better in long run. MORE
Mar. 19, 2016
Op-Ed article by science and environmental writer Gabriel Popkin examines backlash against Bradford pear trees, unwelcome invasive species that does little to benefit environment; concedes that while tree is bothersome, other environmental priorities are far more important. MORE
Mar. 15, 2016
World Health Organization report finds that about 12.6 million deaths out of total of 55.6 million globally are caused by preventable environmental factors. MORE
Feb. 7, 2016
Dumpster Project at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Tex, teaches sustainable living by requiring students to adapt 33 square-foot dumpster into environmentally-friendly home. MORE
Dec. 31, 2015
Fiddleheads Forest School in Seattle is one of several private preschools around country that focus on outdoor play and interaction with nature; growing national trend has even begun to influence public schools in some areas. MORE
Dec. 17, 2015
Vanessa Barbara Op-Ed article warns multinational mining company Samarco, which was deemed responsible for dam break resulting in environmental disaster in southeastern Brazil, is unlikely to pay agreed-upon cleanup costs or fines; cites historical precedent in country for lack of enforcement for environmental lawbreakers. MORE
Oct. 20, 2015
Chinese scientists and researchers at Chicago's Paulson Institute report country's economic development has rapidly and seriously deteriorated its coastal wetlands; warns future environmental sustainability is at grave risk, and hinges on government initiative and bureaucratic cooperation. MORE
Oct. 9, 2015
California Gov Jerry Brown signs number of environmental bills, including one that compels state's public employee pension funds to divest from coal; law will make California first state in nation to drop its investments in coal. MORE
Sep. 30, 2015
Documentary films Racing Extinction and This Changes Everything have similar messages of environmental destruction infused with sense of hope; filmmakers and distributors have carefully planned marketing campaign to avoid alienating audiences with frightening subject matter. MORE
Sep. 26, 2015
Pope Francis addresses world leaders gathered for three-day summit meeting at United Nations and makes passionate plea for environmental justice, drawing connection between environmental degradation and plight of world's poorest citizens; emphasis placed on these issues mirrors Sustainable Development Goals adopted by world leaders. MORE
Sep. 25, 2015
In Transit blog; Environmental Awareness Month on Dutch Caribbean island of Saba will feature a free series of Sea & Learn events, ranging from hands-on field expeditions with research biologists to scientific lectures, some taking place during happy hour events at local bars and restaurants. MORE
Sep. 5, 2015
Greenpeace India vows to continue its environmental campaigns after government revokes group's permission to accept foreign donations, latest move in crackdown on nongovernmental organizations. MORE
Sep. 5, 2015
Mark Oppenheimer Beliefs column notes New City Church, founded in Minneapolis by Tyler Sit, is among growing number of Methodist churches with environmental focus; Sit's congregation takes active approach to environmentalism that emphasizes social equality and helping needy populations. MORE
Jul. 31, 2015
Judge Michael J Hogan of New Jersey Superior Court hears arguments by environmental groups as well as lawyers for state and Exxon Mobil Corporation in challenge to proposed settlement in ongoing legal battle over environmental pollution at refinery sites. MORE
Jul. 28, 2015
Dr Jennifer L McDonald study published in journal Ecology and Evolution finds that British pet owners emphatically reject notion that cats have negative impact on wildlife, and most would not be willing to restrict their cat's access to the outdoors in effort to protect environment. MORE
Jul. 8, 2015
Pope Francis addresses exploitation of Amazon rain forest during his visit to Ecuador, in implicit rebuke of economic and environmental policies of Pres Rafael Correa; statements were expected, following environmental encyclical released worldwide in June that discussed climate change as a social issue and linked environmental destruction to plight of poor. MORE
Jul. 6, 2015
Pope Francis arrives in Ecuador to begin tour of Latin America, returning to his native region to spread message of a church in transformation; visit to area, which contains several poor but environmentally rich countries, is especially significant in light of Francis's encyclical on the global environment. MORE
Jun. 19, 2015
Pope Francis sets off uproar over his document on environment and peril of climate change, with industrialists, politicians and critics once again saying he should stick with religion and not make fuss in areas where he lacks competence; Francis is following in footsteps of popes and bishops who have penned documents on social problems by applying religious teaching to current events. MORE
Jun. 17, 2015
Leak of Pope Francis' message on environment creates tension in Vatican, among both staff members and reporters, who criticized others for breaking promise not to publish before release of final document. MORE
Jun. 16, 2015
Leaked draft of papal encyclical on environment has Pope Francis calling for swift action on climate change by people of all religions; includes references to scientific evidence and touches on familiar themes regarding inequality and anti-consumerism. MORE
Jun. 8, 2015
Editorial calls on Pres Obama to be willing and ready to use his veto power to block onslaught of legislation from Congressional Republicans intended to cripple critical environmental protections about to be promulgated by Obama administration; assails Congress for its lack of leadership, calling it transparent protection of big business and an appalling disregard for health of America's natural resources. MORE
May. 23, 2015
California State Assembly approves measure to ban use of microbeads, tiny plastic balls used in personal care products that manufacturers herald for their exfoliating power; environmental activists say particles flow through pipes and drains when washed off, winding up in nation's lakes and rivers, and eventually, the food chain. MORE
May. 21, 2015
House Republicans' attempt to block endangered species protections for the sage grouse and two other birds as part of $612 billion military bill sets off major congressional skirmish; push, part of a broader Republican attempt to roll back environmental regulations, has outraged environmentalists and Western state constituents. MORE
May. 3, 2015
Board of Swarthmore College announces it will not drop fossil fuel investments from its $1.9 billion endowment, despite demands of student protestors; school is considered to have sparked environmentally-focused divestment movement that has spread to other colleges. MORE
Apr. 23, 2015
Civic leaders and environmental experts welcome OneNYC, ambitious long-term environmental plan for New York City introduced by Mayor Bill de Blasio, but caution that it remains unclear how measures will be achieved; far-reaching goals include eliminating use of landfills by 2030 and lifting some 800,000 people from poverty. MORE
Apr. 22, 2015
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio repurposes PlaNYC, environmental program set up by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, changing focus to fit with his own ambitious antipoverty agenda; changes name of program to One New York: The Plan for a Strong and Just City, or OneNYC; assures critics that concrete environmental and sustainability goals of plan's previous incarnation will remain intact. MORE
Apr. 15, 2015
Eduardo Porter Economic Scene column examines new arguments from environmentalists against current strategies for sustainable growth in developing world; suggests nations must be allowed to develop economically before they can adopt regulations, and that demanding unreasonable concessions pushes them further into China's sphere of influence; examines counter-intuitive environmental benefits of 'development first' theory. MORE
Apr. 14, 2015
Idea of composting human dead is taking green burial movement step further and attracting interest from environmental advocates and scientists; environmental fellowship recipient Katrina Spade has begun Seattle-based Urban Death Project, initiative that seeks to create facility that combines environmentally conscious burial with ceremony and respect family members crave. MORE
Apr. 11, 2015
Op-Ed article by Prof Douglas M Thompson warns of adverse environmental effects of stocking American rivers with trout from hatcheries; points to overfishing of ocean fish species in order to create trout food, pollution created by trout hatcheries and low survival rates of hatchery-born fish; urges stricter protections of native fish in order to protect their numbers in wild. MORE
Mar. 10, 2015
Lawmakers and environmentalists are questioning why New Jersey's attorney general's office settled for significantly less than the state had been seeking in lawsuit with Exxon Mobil Corp over environmental damage; records show that if deal is approved, New Jersey will probably receive $180 million or so--small fraction of $8.9 billion in damages it was seeking in court--and is likely to lose additional $45 million in legal fees. MORE
Mar. 5, 2015
Op-Ed article by attorney Bradley M Campbell decries decision by Gov Chris Christie to settle multibillion-dollar environmental lawsuit against Exxon Mobil for mere cents on the dollar; questions whether Christie was motivated in part by large sums Exxon contributed to Republican Governors Assn while he was group's chairman. MORE
Mar. 3, 2015
New Jersey State lawmakers discover obscure provision in law that could allow Gov Chris Christie to use most if not all of proposed $250 million settlement against Exxon Mobil Corp, which was sued over its spilled pipelines and explosions that contaminated wetlands and waters, toward balancing state budget; lawmakers attempt to revise law so that money goes toward restoring environmental damage, but Christie vetoes effort. MORE
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February 16, 2017, Thursday
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February 16, 2017, Thursday
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February 3, 2017, Friday
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Our Robotic Moment: Turkle Says We Should Be Reframing the Questions about Technology and Our Humanity
Humanoid robot ASIMO directs the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. (photo by: Honda, Ars Electronica/Flickr)
"The options are given in the description of the situation. We can call this the package problem. In the real world, situations are not bundled together with options. In the real world, the act of framing — the act of describing a situation, and thus of determining that there's a decision to be made — is itself a moral task. It's often the moral task. Learning how to recognize what is and isn't an option is part of our ethical development…In life, the challenge is not so much to figure out how best to play the game; the challenge is to figure out what game you're playing."
In her latest book Alone Together, MIT professor Sherry Turkle cites this passage from Kwame Anthony Appiah's Experiment in Ethics to raise an important point about context and decision-making. She is concerned about the way we set up such important social questions, "quandaries" she calls them, such as: "Do you want seniors lonely and bored, or do you want them engaged with a robotic companion?" A "robotic companion," in fact, may not be the only solution or even a viable one to "lonely and bored."
She wants to make sure we've considered moral issues not only when setting up a quandary, but also when responding to it. And as Appiah suggests, how you frame and respond to a quandary is a moral issue that is part of a person's moral development and obligation. Turkle takes on this task by questioning how we think about our relationship with technology.
In our show this week (title "Alive Enough?"), Sherry Turkle asks how we can shape technology to serve human purposes and not the other way around. During one poignant moment of the interview, she tells a story about how children and others have reframed one of the most fundamental questions of reality, about recognizing "aliveness" and having a new kind of pragmatism about how alive something needs to be for its purpose.
She's concerned that some may no longer care if we are among life, that life has somehow become irrelevant to a generation.
"By the time of the Darwin exhibit in 2006 I think, my daughter saw a Galapagos turtle which had been brought up from the islands, this was the life that Darwin saw. And she looks at this turtle…and she looks at me and she says, because this turtle is sleeping, she says 'for what this turtle is doing, they could have just had a robot.' And it struck me that from her point of view, the fact that it was alive mattered not at all."
The package problem around technology is that most people simply want to ask whether it's good or bad for us, and not how it changes us. How it changes us can be as complex and as fundamental as how we recognize life's worth.
About the image: (lower right) A giant Galápagos tortoise on display at the American Museum of Natural History's Darwin exhibition. The diorama was labeled with a "Live!" sticker. (photo: Andrew D. Miller/Flickr)