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A First Rite of Passage
This is a personal entry, in the spirit of the "Your Voices, Your Stories" door we open to you each week. I hope my experience will prompt you to share your own stories and reflections.
I'm a melting pot of religious identity: a lapsed Catholic, sometimes agnostic theist, envious of Buddhists, awed naturalist, live-by-the-golden-rule spiritual seeker. I worry that this may be off-putting, but maybe that's my guilt as a "lapsed" Catholic.
So, this is the identity I brought to the baptism preparation class my husband and I attended a couple months ago at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. I also brought with me the wisdom of Rabbi Sandy Sasso from our spirituality of parenting show:
"Don't let the people who gave you a bad impression of your religious tradition be the only ones to define it. You, too, are a part of that tradition, and you're not just a descendant, you are also an ancestor, and you helped to create the future of that tradition. So give it a second chance."
We were one of five couples who listened to the priest talk about the evolving theology of limbo, the intended role of godparents, and the significance of baptism. One "couple" was actually a Hispanic mother and her five-year-old daughter, whose baptism was required for her to enter St. Rose's school.
"What is a sacrament?" the priest asked our class. "A direct touchpoint with God," I offered, and then unexpectedly choked up. At that moment, I intensely felt how important it was to me to have my son baptized, to give him a spiritual rite of passage in the tradition I was raised in, to allow him to be touched by God. My emotion surprised me, given the frequently confused spiritual state of mind of my own life. I'm still pondering what it means.
That deep emotion surfaced again a few Sundays ago during Owen's baptism ceremony. It was held after Mass, and was an intimate gathering of the family and friends of the four souls being baptized: two young babies, my squirmy 10-month old, and the wide-eyed Hispanic girl. We formed a circle around the baptismal font and witnessed each pouring of consecrated water, anointing with oil, lighting of candle, and donning of white bib — all the while offering prayers and blessing to children, parents, and godparents. Owen was curious and innocent. I felt the beauty, gravity, comfort, and joy that comes with ritual.
I wrote a card to Owen that day, trying to articulate why I wanted him to have this experience. I mentioned hoping he'll embrace a spiritual life, whatever it may be or however he defines it, alongside an intellectual, physical, and emotional life. Knowing he would not read it for many years, I wrote that for me spirituality is about recognizing that there is something greater than ourselves, that life is precious and interconnected — things I want him to recognize in his own way one day.
What I focus on as a result of this ritual, a ritual I was a bit conflicted about, is the place of religious traditions in helping us learn how to care for ourselves and others, and in instructing us how to reflect and how to act. In the card, I told my just-baptized son that I hoped this would be the first of many rites of passage for him that will shape his identity and commemorate his growth.
I asked Trent if I could write about this partly so I can keep evaluating the meaning of this experience and not lose it in the busyness of motherhood and work. But I also wanted to write in order to hear about your experiences of approaching and undergoing rites of passage, religious or otherwise, and how you navigated them for yourself or others?
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Lessons (episode)
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Picard falls in love with one of his subordinates, but he can't deal with having to order her into dangerous situations.
Summary Edit
Captain Picard goes to stellar cartography to find out why the department has ordered the shutdown of several systems he wishes to use, such as communications, the library computer and even the replicator. He meets the new head of the department, Lieutenant Commander Nella Daren: she is very strong-willed and he instantly takes a liking to her. He brings her up to Doctor Crusher at one of their dinners. Later, at Commander Data's musical performance, Picard is surprised to find Commander Daren playing piano. They have a brief discussion about her performance during which she discovers that he is an amateur musician. Daren comes to Picard's quarters as he is working on Bach's Third Brandenburg Concerto. She asks him about the Ressikan flute he plays, and entices him to join her in duet while she plays along with a portable piano.
The two begin playing duets on a regular basis, and Daren brings Picard to the fourth intersect in Jefferies tube 25, which she says is the most acoustically perfect spot on the ship. Picard shares with her the folk melody he learned during life as Kamin on the planet Kataan, but does not tell her its origin. The two begin playing a duet of the melody, which could be heard in main engineering by Geordi La Forge who, confused, enters the Jefferies tube junction to try and work out where it is coming from. However, when Data enters the junction too, the music has stopped, because back in the tube, Picard and Daren are sharing a passionate kiss.
Later, Picard and Daren ride in a turbolift when another crew member enters. Picard immediately stops their personal conversation and changes his demeanor to professional. In the meantime, The Federation outpost at Bersallis III reports a period of fire storms beginning and the Enterprise goes to study the phenomenon.
In hs ready room, Picard asks Counselor Troi about his relationship with Daren, expressing his concerns that becoming involved with a subordinate could compromise his objectivity. Troi reassures him, and he goes to stellar cartography to talk to Daren. He apologizes for his behavior in the turbolift, and assures her that he is just inexperienced with this type of relationship. He also assures her that he is not given to casual relationships. He takes her to his quarters and explains to her the story of his time as Kamin, and the significance of his music to him.
Daren asks Commander Riker to have Cabot transfer to her department from quantum mechanics. He doesn't want to grant the request, but feels uncomfortable due to her relationship with Captain Picard. He discusses this with Picard who assures him that he is free to do his job as usual. Picard shares the experience with Daren and explains that they need to be aware of other people's perceptions.
The firestorms on Bersallis III change their speed and heading and begin to head towards the outpost, and there will not be enough time to evacuate. In a meeting about the situation, Daren suggests using thermal deflector units that she used to study a plasma geyser on Melnos IV to create a "firewall" to block the storms temporarily. The units require personnel to operate. Commander Daren is assigned to lead that team. Picard is concerned, but Daren reminds him that they agreed not to let the relationship get in the way of their work.
The storm gains speed and the ionization from the storm slows down the evacuation efforts. All of the colonists are evacuated, but the storm reaches the perimeter before the last two perimeter teams, including Daren's, cannot be retrieved.
Worried that something might have happened to her, Picard reflects on the situation in his quarters when he is informed by Worf that survivors have been discovered. He goes to the transporter room, but does not find Daren among them. As he is about to leave, Daren is beamed aboard with another survivor, Deng. Eight crew members ultimately lose their lives.
Later, Daren explains to Picard how they managed to survive by modifying their phasers to create pockets of safety. She and Deng survived but they lost Richardson. Picard tells her about the moment in his quarters when he thought that she was dead. He tells her that he has lost people under his command, people who were very dear to him, but never someone he has been in love with. And when he believed that she was dead, he began to shut down: he did not want to think or feel. That was when he retreated and felt that the only thing remaining to him was his music, and how it would never again give him joy.
Picard and Daren realize that they can never have a relationship while she is under his command where he is responsible for putting her life in jeopardy in the line of duty. They discuss whether one of them could give up their career and follow the other, but immediately realize that this would not be satisfactory. Hence, Daren decides to apply for transfer. Picard suggests that they coordinate their shore leaves together, but both know that their relationship will never be the same again. The two share one last kiss and she asks Picard to promise her that he will not give up his music.
Memorable quotes Edit
"Whoever you are, you just ruined four hours of work."
"You might have taken the simple precaution of locking the door."
- - Nella Daren to Picard after he accidentally destroyed a delicate experiment Stellar Cartography was running
"Well, you're new on the Enterprise. You'll have to learn to expect the unexpected."
- - Picard, to Daren
"I noticed that the applause this evening exceeded average decibel levels."
"I guess that means they enjoyed themselves."
"I think that much was obvious."
- - Data, Nella Daren and Picard after the concert
"Well captain, now that I'm on your ship maybe you should start expecting the unexpected."
- - Nella Daren, to Picard
"Excellent. Now perhaps you can tell me what was so important that it required depriving the captain of his cup of Earl Grey."
- - Picard, to Daren
"I can assure you that I am not given to casual relationships."
- - Picard, to Daren
"Do you know where we are?"
"Yes, this the the fourth intersect in Jefferies tube twenty five."
"No – this is the most acoustically perfect spot on this ship."
- - Nella Daren and Jean-Luc Picard
Background information Edit
Production Edit
- First UK airdate: 15 November 1995
Sets and props Edit
- The stellar cartography department is first seen in this episode, though is much less elaborate than in Star Trek Generations.
- While Picard and Daren are playing music in the Jefferies tube, one can see that a matte painting is used to simulate a long access tunnel. This is the third time on The Next Generation following the episodes "The Game" and "Starship Mine".
- As the camera zooms out while Picard and Daren are playing, Daren's portable piano can clearly be seen on a stand.
- Picard's beloved Ressikan flute, which he learned to play during "The Inner Light", makes several appearances during this episode.
Video and DVD releases Edit
- UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 73, catalog number VHR 2731, 22 November 1993
- As part of the TNG Season 6 DVD collection
- As part of the Region 2 release of the Star Trek: The Next Generation - Jean-Luc Picard Collection
Links and references Edit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Worf
- Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
Special guest star Edit
Co-star Edit
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- David Keith Anderson as Armstrong
- Carl David Burks as Russell
- Tracee Cocco as Jae
- R. Cox as Marquez
- Debra Dilley as operations division ensign
- Gunnel Eriksson as science division officer
- Grace Harrell as civilian
- Hawthorne as science division officer
- Kerry Hoyt as operations division ensign
- Gary Hunter as science division officer
- Ron Large as command division officer
- Lorine Mendell as Diana Giddings
- Rad Milo as operations division ensign
- Michael Moorehead as science division ensign
- Joyce Robinson as Gates
- Sissy Sessions as operations division ensign
- Noriko Suzuki as operations division ensign
- John Tampoya as operations division ensign
- Guy Vardaman as Darien Wallace
- Unknown performers as
Stand-ins Edit
- David Keith Anderson – stand-in for LeVar Burton
- Carl David Burks – stand-in for Brent Spiner
- Michael Echols – stand-in for Michael Dorn
- Nora Leonhardt – stand-in for Marina Sirtis
- Lorine Mendell – stand-in for Gates McFadden
- Richard Sarstedt – stand-in for Jonathan Frakes
- Dennis Tracy – stand-in for Patrick Stewart
arpeggio; Bach, Johann Sebastian; Beck; Bersallin sun; Bersallis III; Bersallis system; Borgolis Nebula; Cabot; Celsius; Chopin, Frédéric; chord; Crusher, Wesley; Daren herbal tea blend number three; duet; Earl Grey tea; Federation; fire storm; Frère Jacques; Havana; herbal tea; Jefferies tube; Kataan; Kataan probe; Kerelian; kiss; Landris II; Mataline II; Mataline II piano; Melnos IV; Mowray; Number one; nurse; obstetrics specialist; piano; plasma geyser; quantum mechanics; Ressik; Ressikan flute; shore leave; Starbase 218; stellar cartography; stellar cartography department; tenor; Thelka IV; thermal deflector unit; Third Brandenburg Concerto; Trio in G minor; turbolift
External links Edit
- "Lessons" at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- "Lessons" at Wikipedia
- "Lessons" at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
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|Tecnifibre ATP Razor Code String Scores
|String Movement
|Playability Duration
Tecnifibre spent three years developing ATP Razor Code, a co-poly designed to give advanced ball strikers exceptional control, spin, and durability. Judging from the comments of our playtest team, those three years were well spent. ATP Razor Code had noticeably more comfort than many of the stiffer, more traditional polys we've hit, along with better responsiveness at slower swing speeds. This added playability comes partly from Tecnifibre's Thermocore Technology, a special manufacturing process that increases the flexibility of polyester without compromising the crisp response. In contrast to the deader polys we typically use, ATP Razor Code was quite lively and required slightly higher string tensions to improve control. Both of our players were satisfied with the spin potential, with one player ranking ATP Razor Code just behind the best spin strings on the market. Ultimately, for the player who wants a durable and spin-friendly co-poly with above average pop and comfort, we think ATP Razor Code is definitely worth a test drive.
ATP Razor Code comes in two colors, carbon and light blue. We found both colors to have more power than typical polys, with the blue color being the more lively of the two. Chris had no problems with the extra pop, saying, "I found good power from this string. I hit both colors and the light blue was the one that offered a tad more power. However, both versions offered more pop than a traditional poly and many co-polys. I was able to generate easy pace and depth with this string, and I liked the power I was getting on serve. The level of power also felt nice and consistent, with a steady drop off as I moved outside of the sweetspot."
Though both colors of ATP Razor Code were a little too powerful for him, Troy used a higher reference tension to get good results from the carbon color. He said, "I found the power to be high compared to other co-poly strings. I was surprised at the amount of punch this string packed, especially being a 16 gauge (1.30). I typically favor a 16L/17(1.25) gauge stringed to provide a little more power and spin. I initially tried the blue color of this string strung at 42 lbs. With this set-up I found the string to be too lively, and felt like I was missing quite a few shots just deep of the baseline by a couple of inches. I then strung the carbon color of this string at 45 lbs. With this set-up I felt more dialed-in, and felt as though I was hitting targets well. Overall, I found this string to be a bit too lively for me, but it wasn't necessarily a detriment to my game."
ATP Razor Code didn't score higher than Kirschbaum Black Shark or Solinco Tour Bite for spin, but Chris ranked it pretty high on his list of spin strings. He said, "I was getting above average spin from this string. I thought it grabbed the ball well. There was enough ball pocketing to aid in bite and the result was easy access to spin. I was driving some nice slice backhands with this string, and I enjoyed how the bite helped me skid the ball low to my opponents. I was also getting the grab I needed to curve down the line passing shots in, make lobs dip inside the baseline and add some extra angle to cross court passing shots. While it is not the most spin-friendly string I've ever hit, it is getting close -- ATP Razor Code would definitely be in the upper third if I were to rate them."
Finding decent spin, Troy was not as impressed as Chris with ATP Razor Code's spin potential. He said, "I found the overall spin of this string to be a bit better than average, though it was better than I initially envisioned, considering that it was a 16 gauge string. I felt like I was getting a decent amount of kick on my topspin groundstrokes. Where I wasn't necessarily pleased was when attempting to hit a cross-court dipping shot; I really had to strike it perfectly or else I would hit wide or right into the racquet of the net-man. I feel like thinner gauges (17 or 18) of this string would be right up my alley in the spin department."
Tecnifibre claims that ATP Razor Code was specially designed to offer good shock absorption and vibration dampening. After hitting it for several weeks we are inclined to agree. After a short break-in period, Troy found a comfortably crisp response, saying, "The comfort of this string was good throughout the duration of this test. During my initial hitting session I found this string to be firmer than I would have liked. After about an hour of baseline bashing this string became more dampened. I felt that it pocketed well, and provided a good amount of elasticity. Even though this is a crisp-feeling string, it never seemed jarring on my arm, even when hitting outside the sweetspot."
Chris also got impressive comfort from ATP Razor Code. He said, "Due to the combination of power from this string and the powerful racquet I used for the test, I strung this string at 60 lbs. Even at a high tension in a stiff racquet, this string played with better than expected comfort. I was finding plenty of give from this string. The response was crisp, but the ball pocketing gave it a softer than expected edge at contact. I really enjoyed the feel of the string in my racquet."
Given that ATP Razor Code is livelier than his "go to" polys, each playtester required slightly higher tensions to get enough control. Troy had his best results with the carbon color, saying, "Control is an aspect that became more favorable as time went on, and when I switched from blue to carbon. During my 10 hours of play with the blue color at 42 lbs. the control was not quite there and I found the ball flying a bit too much. When I began playing with the carbon color at 45 lbs. I found better control and felt as though I was hitting my targets consistently. Towards the end of this playtest I was swinging freely and playing with confidence."
Once he got the tension right, Chris had exceptional control. He said, "This string offered more power than the kind of poly based strings I favor. To bring in some added control I had one racquet strung tighter and one at my regular tension for comparison. At my regular tension the string was playing with just a tad too much juice. The power difference was not huge and it was easy to adapt to, but I preferred the tighter strung racquet. At 60 lbs the level of control I was getting from this string was excellent. I felt like I could put the ball exactly where I wanted. The carbon color also offered a slightly more controlled response for me. The differences between the two are slight, but the carbon color seemed to pocket the ball just as well without having quite as much pop to it."
Like all strings, ATP Razor Code loses tension, which leads to changes in the playability. Chris definitely noticed some changes over time, but he was ultimately satisfied. He said, "I was able to get a solid two weeks of play from this string without any issues. By the third week I was ready to cut it out, which is the norm for me with the vast majority of poly based monofilaments. When the string first broke in it felt softer and a tad livelier. Towards the end of its playing life the response deadened more and the string didn't feel like it had the same stretch and resiliency -- which resulted in a deader, less forgiving feel. Still, I was very happy with how the string played the first two weeks, and the change in feel was gradual and consistent."
Finding better results with the carbon color, Troy said, "I felt that the blue version of this string lost tension more than I would have liked and became too lively as time went on. I added three pounds of tension to the carbon color and I didn't feel the tension loss as dramatically as I did with the blue."
Chris - "An advanced level player seeking good control, a little power and easy access to spin should really like this string. I liked the consistent response of it, and for me it was a confidence inspiring string -- perfect for the player who likes to keep their racquet head speed up."
Troy - "Someone looking for good durability and a little more power than most co-poly string."
Chris - "I liked the control, spin and power, and I thought it played with better than expected comfort. I would definitely use this string again."
Troy - "Good comfort. The carbon color was pretty trusty for my likes. Nothing exceptional in any one category but good in most aspects (spin, control, power, durability, etc.)."
Chris - "None."
Troy - "The string was a bit too lively for my likes (particularly the blue color). I would have preferred trying the 17 gauge (1.25mm) since that is what I typically use in my dense string-patterned racquet."
Chris - "I was reminded of Topspin Cyber Flash, a little bit of Volkl Cyclone and even Babolat RPM Blast. I felt the power level was smack in the middle of those strings, the spin was right up there and the control easily dialed in with tension."
Troy - "Initially, with the blue color, I had flashbacks to my encounters with Prince Beast XP, where I remember the string feeling too lively and unpredictable. The carbon color gave me more faith in this string. It was somewhat of a blend between Luxilon ALU Power and Kirschbaum Pro Line X. It's powerful like ALU Power, but it had a dampened feel similar to Pro Line X."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Chris' Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
|Troy's Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
Playtest Racquet: Volkl Organix 7 295
Playtest Tension: 61 lbs
Typical String: Volkl Cyclone 16g
Playtest Racquet: Wilson BLX Six.One 95 (18x20)
Playtest Tension: 45 lbs
Typical String: Luxilon 4G 16L
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William E. Byrd
Relational Programming in miniKanren: Techniques, Applications, and Implementations.
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN,
September 30, 2009.
[Full Dissertation (PDF Document)]
[Easier to read, single-spaced, re-typeset version (PDF), released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.]
Daniel P. Friedman, William E. Byrd and Oleg Kiselyov
The Reasoned Schemer.
The MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 2005.
[Complete source code from the book--R5RS Scheme (GitHub)]
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A Shallow Scheme Embedding of Bottom-Avoiding Streams.
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Control-Flow of Dynamic Languages via Pointer Analysis.
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In the Proceedings of the 2012 Workshop on Scheme and Functional Programming, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012.
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[Complete source code--R6RS Scheme (GitHub)]
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cKanren: miniKanren with Constraints.
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[Full paper (PDF file)]
[Complete source code--R6RS Scheme (GitHub)]
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Declarative Parallel Programming for GPUs.
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[Complete source code--R6RS Scheme (GitHub)]
[Full paper (PDF file)]
Eric Holk, William E. Byrd, Jeremiah Willcock, Torsten Hoefler, Arun Chauhan, and Andrew Lumsdaine.
Kanor: A Declarative Language for Explicit Communication.
In Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on the Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages (PADL),
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[Full paper (PDF file)]
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A Pattern-matcher for miniKanren -or- How to Get into Trouble with CPS Macros
In Proceedings of the 2009 Workshop on Scheme and Functional Programming,
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[Full proceedings (PDF file)]
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alphaleanTAP: A Declarative Theorem Prover for First-Order Classical Logic
In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Logic Programming (ICLP 2008),
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[Full paper (PDF file)]
[Complete source code--R6RS Scheme and Prolog (.zip file)]
Oleg Kiselyov, William E. Byrd, Daniel P. Friedman and Chung-chieh Shan
Pure, declarative, and constructive arithmetic relations (declarative pearl)
In Proceedings of the 9th international symposium on functional and logic programming,
ed. Jacques Garrigue and Manuel Hermenegildo, pp. 64-80.
LNCS vol. 4989, Springer, 2008.
[Full paper (PDF file)]
William E. Byrd and Daniel P. Friedman
alphaKanren: A Fresh Name in Nominal Logic Programming
Proceedings of the 2007 Workshop on Scheme and Functional Programming,
Universite Laval Technical Report DIUL-RT-0701, pp. 79-90.
[Full paper (PDF file)]
[Author's revised version (recommended) (PDF file)]
[Revised R5RS-compliant source code (.scm file)]
William E. Byrd and Daniel P. Friedman
From Variadic Functions to Variadic Relations: A miniKanren Perspective.
Proceedings of the 2006 Scheme and Functional Programming Workshop,
University of Chicago Technical Report TR-2006-06, 2006, pp. 105-117.
[Full paper (PDF file)]
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Some people spend a month trying to hook a tarpon to no avail. Dave Hanley spent 15-20 minutes off the Florida coast before he had one on the line.
Forty-five minutes later, it wasn't he who got the best of the acrobatic fish, however. It was a 14-foot hammerhead shark that stole his prized catch.
"It's fun even if you get just a couple minutes to fight them," said the 39-year-old Highlands Ranch engineer, who has been fishing since he was 7 and heads north to Canada each year to chase smallmouth bass. "It probably weighed just over 100 pounds, and I'm being conservative. Most fishermen pad their stories."
Hanley's story needs no embellishment, though. After all, he has video footage to back up his tale of the sea. The YouTube clip Hanley put up – which his guide, captain Brady Nelson, captured on Hanley's iPhone – has cleared 1,200 views in just over a month following his return to Colorado.
"The shark had been following us around, and it was like Jaws, a 14-foot shark on its side swimming on the surface looking at us," said Hanley, who was alone in a 22-foot boat with Nelson. "I didn't know if I should break off and let the fish get away, but the shark just went right for it."
Hanley cited Nelson's opinion that the shark sensed the fight the tarpon was engaged in and could detect the accelerated heartbeat and stress of the fish. As evidenced in the video, the fish tried to make a final run for it, but the shark caught up and, after breaking off Hanley's reel a couple hundred feet from the boat, chased the tarpon into the side of the vessel. The shark pinned the fish there, shaking the boat, similar to the glass being rattled after a hockey player checks someone into the boards.
"I was in shock," Hanley said, adding that he would have been more nervous if it wasn't for how calm his guide was. "I was excited just to catch the tarpon, and those would have been some real nice pictures, to get it in the boat and then release it."
Hanley, who was enjoying the guided tour as a Father's Day gift from his wife and kids while on a family vacation to Anna Maria Island near Tampa Bay, was far from done fishing after his experience.
"After we caught the tarpon, we went in-shore fishing the rest of the day," he said.
The result? Hanley completed the rare feat of capturing what is known in those parts as an In-Shore Slam, a term fisherman use when someone catches three different species in the same day – snook, red fish and tarpon.
"That's a really good day," he said. "They have special tournaments where people try to do that. If we would have went out and tried to do that it would have been very hard to do.
"The whole thing was just a crazy, crazy experience. ... I had never seen a shark like that up close. Where we were fishing was not far from the beaches, maybe within a couple miles and I had no idea there were sharks that close. Hammerheads aren't known to be that aggressive toward man, but that made me nervous."


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March 28th, 2008Great River Medical Center's entire Inpatient Rehabilitation program has received a three-year accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Specific accreditation was granted to the adult, child and adolescent, and stroke rehabilitation programs.
A three-year accreditation is the highest level of accreditation. It is awarded to organizations that have undergone a rigorous peer-review process and have demonstrated that its programs and services are of the highest quality. Further, an organization accredited for three years clearly shows that present conditions represent an established pattern of operations that is likely to be maintained or improved in the future.
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Need a warm denim jacket for winter that's stylish and budget-friendly? We found one for you! It's the Dakota dark-wash denim jacket, available now at Nasty Gal—and it's on sale for $54.60. Slightly distressed, it features faux shearling collar and trim. It also has a quilted poly lining, so you can keep the cold out, and still look totally rock'n'roll.
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The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) has received harsh criticism inside and outside of Pakistan since its radical re-drafting in April of this year. A coalition of Pakistan's leading online rights groups and businesses warned the current version, written with no input from legal experts or technologists, would "adversely impact the IT industry…. and [the] constitutional rights and safeguards guaranteed to citizens". Human Rights Watch went further, saying it constitutes "clear and present danger to human rights". But it took one of Pakistan's leading legal experts on computer crime jurisprudence, Zahid Jamil, to call the bill "by far the worst piece of cybercrime legislation in the world."
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a government, in the wake of a national security crisis—or hostage to the perceived threat of one—will pursue and in many cases enact legislation that is claimed to protect its citizens from danger, actual or otherwise. These security laws often include wide-ranging provisions that do anything but protect their citizens' rights or their safety. We have seen this happen time and time again, from the America's PATRIOT Act to Canada's C-51. The latest wave of statements by politicians after the Paris bombing implies we will see more of the same very soon.
We wrote earlier this month about the Consumer Review Freedom Act (S. 2044, H.R. 2110), a bill that would prohibit businesses from using form contracts to prevent their customers from sharing negative reviews of their products and services online, or using bogus copyright claims to censor reviews they don't like. We also joined a group of peer organizations in signing a letter in support of the bill.
Internet users generally think of YouTube as a platform where, if you play by the copyright rules, the content you post is safe from takedown and, if it's taken down improperly, you have some recourse. But that's not the case, thanks to an additional barrier to lawful sharing: meet YouTube's "contractual obligations."
YouTube has made special deals with certain rightsholders that allows them to dictate where and how their content can be used on the site.
If your video uses content controlled by these rightsholders, and they object to that use, YouTube will take your video offline and won't restore it unless you can get the rightsholder's permission. Because the takedown isn't subject to the DMCA, the rightsholder has no legal obligations to consider whether your use is a lawful fair use.
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The Republic of Kazakhstan has been blocked from using the U.S. court system to censor one of its most vocal and effective critics. In a victory for free speech rights, United States District Judge Edgardo Ramos in New York said the First Amendment protects the independent news organization Respublika from the government's censorship tactics. Respublika, which reports critically on Kazakhstan's ruling regime, published government emails that Kazakhstan claims were stolen, posted to the Internet and then indexed on a website called "kazaword."
As Judge Ramos recognized, the First Amendment "protects the publication of the kazaword documents by anyone other than those directly involved in their purported theft."
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"I absolutely love this suede green wedge pump! The color is perfect for the fall and the heel height is on point! The shoe is true to size and the part that goes around your ankle is not too loose or too tight, I think it is just right. The fit is slightly narrow but I have narrow feet so it was a good fit. I have received so many compliments on this shoe!"
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SALT LAKE CITY/PRICE-Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Norman "Tucker" Lowe, age 92, passed away peacefully Jan. 11, 2012 at the Heirloom Inn in Price.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, 10 a.m., at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (61 South 200 East) Price. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome to share memories of Tucker online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.


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By COREY BLUEMELStaff writer
Marc Stilson, from the State Division of Water Rights, gave an informational power point presentation to the public lands council at their recent meeting. He said this presentation was originally done by State Engineer Jerry Olds at a water users workshop in Moab last March.
Water companies own the water rights in an area, shareholders own the company, and the water is used by the shareholders. Each company decides the amount of water to be used per share, and those shares are used within the company.
In 2000, a legislative study determined a partial forfeiture of water shares existed. An ad-hoc committee was formed in 2001 to make the determinations about correction to the problem. Two bills were introduced into the legislature in 2002 that dealt with forfeiture.
House bill 57 (73-1-4.5) deals with forfeiture of water shares. House bill 58 (73-1-4) deals with water rights forfeiture.
Abandonment or forfeiture for nonuse is addressed in 73-1-4. This statute states that a person who is entitled to the use of water has a continuing responsibility to use all of the water beneficially. In the event that all of the water is not used beneficially, according to the use listed on the share, that water, all or part, will be forfeited.
The statute goes on to say that if the shareholder, or his successor, ceases use of all or part of a water right for a period of five years, that water right ceases and reverts to the public (the state). The only way to avoid forfeiture in this case is to file, before the five year period is finished, a nonuse application with the state engineer. In the event that this nonuse application is approved, it is good for five years.
There are provisions in this statute which do not apply to the forfeiture law. One is that the water source fails to yield sufficient water to satisfy the water right, or when groundwater is not available because of a sustained drought. Another is when a water user has beneficially used substantially all of a water right within a five year period, or the water is being stored in reservoirs for future use.
In 73-1-4.5, the statute states that if a water company, which holds title to the water, has losses due to the forfeiture of an individual in the company, and the bylaws of that company state they can, the company can apportion the loss to each stockholder whose failure to make beneficial use caused the loss of the water right.
Nonuse applications may be applied for before the nonuse has occurred. If a water user has not used the water right for nearly five years, he may file for a nonuse applications to avoid forfeiture. That nonuse application will last for a five year period. In the nonuse application, the reasons for the application must be stated. Reasons may vary from financial hardship to legal proceedings, to future requirements. The state engineer will consider any other reasonable cause that may apply to the nonuse application.
Once a water right has been legally forfeited, through the judicial system, it may be applied, by the state, to cover the appropriations of water to other rights in order of priority. In areas of open appropriation, the water becomes available for appropriation by others.
Stilson stated in an actual case, a landowner was irrigating 100 acres of alfalfa. He released 50 acres of the farmland to the building of a business. Twelve years later, it was determined that the water right used for that 50 acres was lost due to not using the water beneficially according to the water right.
"A person must inventory their water rights and know what you have and how it is being used. If you are not using your water right, file a nonuse application or lease the water right. Leasing water rights is one of the best ways to protect those rights. Filing a change of use application does not protect the underlying perfected right," stated Stilson.
Stilson went on to add the Division of Water Rights does not go out looking for people who are not using their water right. Most of the cases that come to their attention have been submitted by a third party. "Turning in someone for nonuse, does not entitle that person to the water. The water reverts to the ownership of the state for disposition," said Stilson.


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Psych Club
Do you like to...
- hang out with other psychology students and faculty?
- discuss movies with psychological themes?
- attend presentations by practicing psychologists on art therapy, PTSD, etc.?
- serve your fellow students and members of the Canton community?
- go bowling or ice skating with uncoordinated professors?
- eat lots of free food?
Mission and Past Activities...
The threefold mission of PSYC Club is to meet the social, educational, and spiritual needs of students interested in psychology. Our guiding Scripture verse is "...love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37 NIV).
Several events took place during previous academic years that are consistent with our mission:
- Made prayer pillows and blankets for people going through difficult times
- Attended a presentation, PTSD in Children & Adolescents: Diagnosis & Treatment by Dr. June Phelps, at Kent State University--Stark Campus
- Hosted a presentation on art therapy by Gail Wetherell-Sack of Human Development and Counseling Associates
- Made care packages for international students
- Offered students free fruit smoothies at Froggy's as a study break before Thursdays Celebrations
- Provided support and encouragement at gatherings during mid-term and final exam weeks
- Sang carols to residents of Canton Christian Home
- Studied (as a club) individuals' "cookie designs" in a Christmas cookie decorating activity
- Took students to a Christian psychology conference
- Viewed and discussed the following films from both Christian and psychological perspectives: Girl Interrupted, Fearless, Memento, Analyze This, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
- Volunteered at Habitat for Humanity site
- Went ice skating; went bowling; hosted student-faculty picnics and game nights
2013-2014 Officers:
President: Emily Jackson
Secretary: Taylor Turner
Treasurer: Chelsea Carlson
Activities Coordinator: Morgan Jackson
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Weekly Unfair Digest for 30th Oct thru 6th Nov
Any week that includes both Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night is going to throw up some interesting images. In between throwing up, I must admit I got slightly confused at times. I present my confusion in the following series:
Spot the Costume
Climate Change
Evolution: Hair and Now
Can a Bad Square break a Great Outfit?
Is she ordering a sandwich?
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Judging You
Finish Him!
Rhapsody in Grey
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anything from teen bop songs! especially Aaron Carter, his Crazy Little Party Girl...some Disney songs are okay but its better if you hear them not everyday of your life!!!
anything that comes out of the mouth of paris Hilton, lindsay lohan or any other actor/superstar wanna be singer, god it makes me shiver just thinking about it.
every song waka flocka flame, gucci mane, or soulja boy has ever put out
Justin Bieber. 'nuff said.
Let's get this party started.
heheheheh ..i understand why most boys/men hate bieber.....so i left that aside...
after my wish to see nsync destroyed is fullfilled.....i hope kanye west ot the same..his music good ..but i don`t like his attitude...
red I too think Paris Hilton songs are crap and the worst!
Hm, anything but Lady Gaga and just about everything Kanye West ever wrote. Stronger was probably the only exception.


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Training goals:
- Raise my FTP power from 265W (estimated as I don't have a PM) by some ungodly huge amount. I weigh about 152 pounds, so that works out to be about 3.8W/kg. Let's make my goal 4W/kg, so my goal power is 276W estimated (I don't have a lot of weight to lose, but if I do that will be bonus).
- Break the 19-minute barrier on Old La Honda Road. I wonder if 276W will do that...
- Win my first Cat 3 criterium. No particular one.
- OK, maybe I can set some more specific race goals: Win Coyote Creek Circuit Race and Watsonville Criterium. Ugh, that's a stretch goal!
- Win my first Expert cross-country race. Could happen, given the right course.
- Enter my first dirt short-track race, at Sea Otter Classic, and don't get pulled.
- Finish top-10 in any road race (likely 45+ open Cat). Any race will do; this is also a stretch goal!
- Provide invaluable service to my teammates in other races, helping them to win!
Well, I'm certainly looking forward to 2008; as long as the rest of my life cooperates. Real life has a way of intruding on this little fantasy world I like to visit.
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7th Sunday of Matthew
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August 11
Tone of the week: Plagal of the Second Tone
Seventh Eothinon
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Second Tone
Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Tone
You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.


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A Brief History of Time
Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2011
We've all noticed Hawking's own attempt at a brief history of time was in fact very long and baffling. Explore time and other big questions, without the sums, with 'BBC THREE FUNNY HUNT' winners Michelangelo's Heroes. Expect highbrow and low blows.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
Whenever there is a game between Emery and Carbon high schools, one can almost always be assured that a battle will take place as these two schools hate to lose to each other and they will do whatever is possible to win. Last week, at Emery High, they played a girls basketball game and Emery barely prevailed 49-46.
Tia Pappas was on fire when it came to shooting a basketball and nothing the Spartans did all game seemed to prevent the Dino player from scoring at will. Tia finished the game with 24 points and was the leading scorer on the floor for either team.
Abbie Kay and Taylor Mann were the leading scorers for Emery as both had 13 points. Abbie was six for seven from the field and Taylor was six for 10 from the field. Both had great shooting nights. In fact, Emery shot 68 percent for the game on 2-point field goals and 33 percent on 3-point field goals. Shooting was not a problem in this game.
The problem in this game was fouls. Carbon did not foul much and Emery did. When Carbon went to the free throw line, the Dinos shot well at 70 percent. When Emery went to the free throw line, they shot 50 percent.
Then the problem was who got the fouls for the Spartans. Taylor and Abbie both finished the game with four fouls apiece and spent great lengths of time resting instead of playing, and that is a problem.
With Mann and Kay on the floor, Emery is as good as anybody and Emery will take a lead in a game. With those two on the bench, Emery currently is vulnerable on the court.
Abbie finished with the 13 points plus she had three rebounds, five assists, two steals and a blocked shot. Taylor finished with the 13 points and then also had four rebounds and a blocked shot.
Markette Tanner was two for two on 2-point field goals with four points and two assists. Jessica Murray was two for five from behind the 3-point line, had eight points, four assists and three steals. Brooke Jensen had a point and an assist. Tayler Jewkes had six points, three assists, three steals and only two turnovers playing the point guard position. Kim Oldroyd scored four points.
With Taylor and Abbie on the floor, Emery led 13-6 after the first quarter. With players in foul trouble, Emery led 22-21 at the half. With all players back on the floor in the third quarter, Emery's lead went back to 36-27.
This week, the Spartans host Stansbury on Tuesday and then will host Canyon View on Thursday.
Sophomore games start at 3:30 p.m., JV games at 5:15 p.m. and varsity at 7 p.m.


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Police collect old medication in nationwide drug drop-off
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - It's not something you hear about every day, a pharmacist asking you to give back your prescription medication.
Nationwide, that was the case Saturday. Several area police departments were collecting unwanted or expired medication to dispose of the right way.
We stopped at one drug take back event in our region and learned it keeps drugs out of the wrong hands and also out of mother nature.
No matter where you live police in Bristol, Virginia, Sullivan County, even Johnson City police wanted you to clean out your medicine cabinet.
At the drive-thru set up outside of the Johnson City Police Department, everything from cough syrup, to prescription pain pills, to pet medication was collected.
How much you might be asking, we learned a whopping 85-pounds of drugs. "It's a better way than flushing it because there are a lot of chemicals that are in the medicine that can't be taken care of at the water treatment plant," said Michael Hubbard dropping off medicine.
All of this old, unwanted, or expired medication will be thrown away the right way. "Bring them [medication] to us, we will dispose of them through incineration," said pharmacist Dr. Jeff Gray.
Turning in these old medications helps keep you and your family healthier. "In many cases accidents that happen in the home from accidental poisonings as well as diversions that take place for controlled substances from a friend or family member," added Dr. Gray.
Some people, like Jeremy Hodge, say they're simply dropping off medication so it stays out of the wrong hands, "I have three small children and I don't want innocent children getting a hold of it."
Police say drug take back events keep the streets safer. "We've had a lot of people break into a home to steal medications and it just eliminates part of the target for somebody to go after," said Officer Terry Hardin.
You could call it old fashioned spring cleaning with a twist, but the goal is a simple one. "It just gets the drugs out of the picture," added Officer Hardin.
If you missed Saturday's event several Police and Sheriff's Departments in our region have permanent drop-off boxes in place year round.


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Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 2:46 PM GMT on October 04, 2009
A large tropical wave near 9N 40W, midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles Islands, is generating a considerable amount of heavy thunderstorm activity as it moves west to west-northwest at 15 mph. The wave is under about 10 - 15 knots of wind shear, and this morning's QuikSCAT pass showed a large and disorganized region of converging winds in the region, with top winds of 25 mph. There is very little dry air in the vicinity, and conditions appear favorable for some slow development of this wave. None of the computer models develop the wave, but they do show relatively low wind shear along the wave's path for the next five days. The wave should reach the Lesser Antilles Islands by Wednesday.
Figure 1. The large tropical wave in the middle Atlantic.
In the Philippines, Tropical Storm Parma continues to linger offshore the northern tip of the Philippines' Luzon Island, bringing heavy rain. The storm has been blamed for the deaths of 17 people in the Philippines, but has not not had the devastating impact that was earlier feared. Parma's heaviest rains will stay offshore of the Philippines today (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Forecast rain amounts for Parma for the 24-hour period ending at 06 UTC October 5 (2am EDT Monday). This forecast is based on satellite measurements of Parma's current rainfall rate, plus a projection of the storm's path. Four to eight inches of rain (yellow colors) is expected along the extreme northwest tip of Luzon Island. Image credit: NOAA Satellite Services Division.
Super Typhoon Melor hits Cat 5 strength
Super Typhoon Melor has become the second Category 5 tropical cyclone of the year. Melor is expected to recurve to the north pass just south of the coast of Japan later this week.
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Peter explains why the gospel is preached to the dead—Saints should speak as the oracles of God—The righteous will be tried and tested in all things.
1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same
2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the
3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts,
4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves:
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10 As every man hath received the gift, even so
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12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery
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15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
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We now have the Nokia Lumia 800 listed on the Clove website and available to pre-order. The price is confirmed at £369 (£442.80 inc. VAT), we will confirm an ETA for first stock as soon as possible.
The Nokia Lumia 800 was announced at Nokia World earlier today and is the first handset to be released since Microsoft and Nokia teamed up earlier this year. We're looking forward to getting our hands on one to see how it shapes up to the stream of Android devices that are due for release in the coming month.


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Third Saturday of Lent
The Gospel according to Mark 2:14-17
At that time, as Jesus passed on, he saw Levi the son of Alphaios sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were sitting with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him. And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?" And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
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Celebrate With Easter Activities Near Kirkland, Washington
It's officially the first full day of Spring in the Pacific Northwest! The Woodmark Hotel is excited to welcome Spring with exceptional seasonal cuisine at our waterfront restaurants in Kirkland, rejuvenating spa treatments at our tranquil spa facility, and the great anticipation of outdoor recreation in our near future. Soon it will be time for kayaking, paddle boarding, and exciting lakeside lifestyle with boats and jet skis right in our backyard, otherwise known as the stunning Lake Washington.
We'd like to provide some suggestions to celebrate Easter, as in the past we've hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on our waterfront lawn. Instead this year we are excited to celebrate Easter with the delightful culinary talents of our restaurants, bin on the lake and Beach Café. Easter weekend is full of family-friendly activities near our boutique waterfront hotel in Kirkland, Washington.
One of the largest and longest-running egg hunts in Kirkland will be held at Peter Kirk Park in downtown Kirkland on Easter Sunday! The 39th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Kirkland Kiwanis, begins at 1:30pm on Sunday, April 20th. The event is free to the public and Kiwanis members will put out approximately 15,000 eggs.
On Saturday, April 19th, try the Scrambled Egg 5k in nearby Redmond. With a race & hunt all-in-one event, this is a one-of-a-kind experience that encompasses the spirit of Easter. Participants can collect colored eggs scattered throughout the course, with each color either helping or hurting each person's race time. It is not revealed what each color means until after the race! With lots of prizes, other unique activities and the Easter Bunny, this race is a great way to get outdoors and celebrate one of our favorite springtime holidays.
Also on April 19th, Redmond Town Center needs your help in making an effort to break the Guinness World Record! Shooting for 'The Most Dyed Eggs at the Same Time,' be a part of history and register to participate. This free event requires pre-registration and comes with a free "Easter Egg" Cake Pop from Pinkabella Cupcakes. What a sweet deal!
On April 20th, find the perfect spot for holiday dining in Kirkland at our waterfront restaurants Beach Café and bin on the lake. With stunning water-views and the unique culinary offerings of each kitchen, you'll find several delicious ways to celebrate Easter with your loved ones.
At bin on the lake, discover an inspired a la carte brunch menu highlighting fresh, local cuisine. This Easter holiday, experience panoramic views across Lake Washington and special brunch items featuring vibrant tastes of the season. Reservations are recommended so go ahead and reserve a table online, or visit www.binonthelake.com for more information.
Featuring an over-the-top brunch buffet, Beach Café is dishing up items like "Theo" Chocolate pancakes and Cinnamon Maple Glazed Pit Ham. Perfect for family & friends alike, view the full buffet menu and reserve a spot before it's too late!
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Recipes and Nutrition
The old pregnancy adage, "you are eating for two" really carries a lot of weight when you look at how important and how easy good nutrition can be during your pregnancy. You and your baby are nutritionally inseparable. How you take care of yourself, including how well you eat during pregnancy, is a direct reflection on how you take care of your baby. Pregnancy is a good time to fine tune an already good diet and improve a poor diet by eating nutritious, well balanced meals. Some basic guidelines are:
Eating for two means eating better, not necessarily more or at least not much more. It takes a total of 55,000 extra calories to make a baby. That may sound like a lot but the average pregnant woman only needs to add about 300 additional calories per day beyond her normal caloric intake (for most women this is between 1800 and 2000 calories per day).
At some point in pregnancy, eating becomes relatively easy and enjoyable. But cooking on the other hand, is a different story. Because your body is working overtime growing a new life, you're more tired than usual. You have a lot to take care of before the blessed event, and the desire to tear into the kitchen and cook may not be there for you (especially if it wasn't there for you prior to becoming pregnant!). At times like this, it can be very tempting just to grab something quick and easy not caring about how nutritious it may or may not be. Here are some easy tricks and recipes to help you maintain good nutrition for you and your baby without the stress of rattling the pots and pans!
Hearty Vegetable Dip with Fresh Veggies
Mix one package of Knorr's Spring Vegetable Dry Soup Mix with two cups low fat sour cream or plain yogurt. Add one half cup mayonnaise. Mix well and chill a minimum of one hour. This dip will stay fresh for up to one week (if it lasts that long). Keep the refrigerator stocked with ready to eat fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, baby carrots and celery sticks. Nonfat pretzels make great dippers too. It's easy to put together a great snack or meal in no time when you have everything ready to pull out of the refrigerator. You will get a serving of yellow and dark green vegetables along with a good serving of calcium in the dip. This is a good recipe to remember once you're home with your new baby. It's great for those busy days at home when sitting down for a meal just isn't going to happen. Another plus for this recipe is that kids love it too! Once that new baby becomes a toddler (time will fly it, always does!), little kids love being big and dipping pretzels and veggies not realizing they're eating a healthy snack at the same time.


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Union Gap Police Arrest Two Men in Last Weeks Shooting Death
Union Gap Police arrest two men in connection with the shooting death of a woman outside the city's movie theater last week.
Police say the two adult males were booked in the Yakima County Jail for First Degree Murder.
They allegedly killed 46 year old Cynthia Munzanreder-Kelly of Yakima. Police say she suffered gunshot wounds to the head and abdomen as she and her husband left the theater Thursday night. She was on life support until late Friday.
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Before your first acupuncture session there are several things you should bear in mind:
During your first visit your BAcC acupuncturist needs to gain a thorough understanding of your main complaint and your general health and lifestyle. This involves asking questions about your current symptoms and your medical history, as well as such things as your sleeping pattern, your appetite and digestion, and your emotional wellbeing. Women are also asked about their menstrual cycle and any past pregnancies and childbirth.
You might feel that some questions appear unrelated to your condition but the information you give helps your practitioner to form a more complete picture of your health and lifestyle. Your acupuncturist will also take your pulse on both wrists and may examine your tongue and feel for areas of muscular tension or pain.
When talking about your main complaint, the practitioner might ask you to describe in your own words what the symptoms feel like and how severe they are. You may also be asked how long you have been having the symptoms, whether they are constant or intermittent and how frequent they are. You should mention any medication that you are taking and whether you have tried any other therapies.
In order to make a diagnosis according to traditional Chinese medicine theory and to find the right treatment approach, the practitioner will also want to know more specific details.
Based on all the information you have given, the practitioner will make a diagnosis and put together your treatment plan, which may include lifestyle and dietary advice as well as acupuncture. Your practitioner will use very fine single-use pre-sterilised needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points on your body. Because energy meridians range across the whole body, the points used are not necessarily close to where you experience pain or discomfort. For example, if you suffer from headaches needles might be inserted in your foot or hand.
As well as needling acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncturist may use other Chinese medicine techniques such as:
moxibustion: heat is applied to an acupuncture point or meridian using moxa (a therapeutic herb) and/or heat lamps to warm and relax muscles and qi
tuina: Chinese therapeutic massage relieves muscle tension, stimulates acupressure points, opens energy meridians and stimulate the flow of qi
cupping: glass cups with a vacuum seal are placed on the skin to stimulate blood flow and clear stagnant qi
guasha: vigorous rubbing of the skin increases blood flow and clears stagnant qi.
Your acupuncturist is likely to suggest ways in which you can enhance the long-term effects of your treatment. This may involve making changes to your diet and daily routine. If necessary you will be referred to other healthcare practitioners for specialist care.
Most people find acupuncture relaxing and often feel very calm after a treatment. You may feel a little tired or sleepy and should take this into account if you are planning to drive or use heavy machinery straight after your treatment.
You should refrain from vigorous exercise after treatment and, ideally, give yourself a little time to rest. It is also advisable not to drink alcohol for several hours after treatment.
Acupuncture has very few side effects and any that do occur are usually mild and self-correcting. Cupping and guasha can sometimes temporarily mark the skin. Such bruising is painless and generally clears within a day or two.
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Holiday Invite: Yom Kippur on the Net
G'mar Chatima Tova!
May you be sealed in the Book of Life
Holidays on the Net is delighted to invite you to share in our commemoration of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.
Known in English as the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur falls on the tenth day of the Jewish month of Tishrei — just a week and a half after the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The ten-day period between the High Holy Days is known as the Ten Days of Tshuva (Repentance), a time during which deep introspection and personal atonement is to take place.
Yom Kippur is a solemn day of fasting, repentance, and fervent prayer, which concludes with the blowing of the shofar. We invite you to come learn more about each of these rituals in our Yom Kippur overview.
Yom Kippur begins at sundown on September 27.
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Congestion relief sought for Highway 50
Traffic congestion between Pueblo West and Pueblo along Highway 50 ranks among the worst in all of Colorado.
Collectively, local officials are doing everything they can to be awarded project funding that would change the daily commute for thousands of people.
Jointly, officials from Pueblo West, the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County have applied for a RAMP (Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships) application through the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Already through the first round of cuts for approval, the project if awarded would go to great lengths to improve the section of U.S. Highway 50 between the Pueblo City limits and Purcell Boulevard
"We're looking at congestion relief and safety aspects," said Greg Severance, a consultant to the county and former Pueblo Public Works director.
"When looking at the volume-to-capacity ratio during peak hours, that section of highway ranks 15th worst in the state."
Severance and others presented an update on the application to the Pueblo West Board of Directors during their board meeting last week.
During that meeting, Pueblo County Commissioner Buffie McFadyen spoke to directors and thanked Pueblo West for its supporting role in the application.
"When we compare apples to apples, the peak congestion level there is comparable to the I-25/I-225 interchange in Denver," she said, a statistic she said is surprising to many.
"When we put that in a tangible perspective for the Denver area, they start to understand our problems."
The project would – in conjunction with another already planned project – widen both directions of Highway 50 from Purcell into the city limits (where current construction is finishing up) to three lanes in each direction. Additionally, an overpass would take the highway above Pueblo Boulevard and Purcell Boulevard, eliminating the need to stop at those two stoplights when traveling the length of Highway 50.
Combined, the two measures would make huge improvements in traffic congestion and shorten commute times for many travelers.
"We think our biggest selling point on this application is that section of highway is number 15 statewide during peak hours on the state congestion corridor list," Severance said.
The Pueblo Area Council of Governments, or PACOG, submitted the application, as well as another application to improve a section of I-25 through the city that is considered one of the least safe in the state.
McFadyen commended the ability of local governments to work together during her time at the Board of Directors meeting, noting she believes that cooperation also speaks volumes for the applications.
"I can tell you that since being a locally-elected official, I don't think we're seeing the cooperation between Pueblo West and Pueblo and the county that we're seeing today," she said.
"The work that's gone into these applications is at a level that challenges every other part of the state."
Currently, the 128 projects that still remain in the running total about two and a half times the amount of funding available. About 120 of those – including the local applications – are public sector projects that include a cash match requirement.
Winning projects will be chosen by the CDOT Transportation Commission and awarded in late September.
One of the criteria for the RAMP applications is "project readiness," Severance said.
That means if approved, the Highway 50 project would likely begin early in 2014.


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Hello all Plumbers and Drain cleaners. I am presently spot-repairing a section of my sewer-line that was damaged by alot of roots. I bought a 10'x4" pvc pipe from Home-Depot and a pvc/abs pipe cutter. I allready dug down 4' and I have the pipe fully exposed,but I need another special tool or saw to cut/snap the old cast-iron pipe. What tool to you recommend I buy to accomlish this task?Does Home-Depot sell it?Plumbingsuppy House?..I also bout a pair of Fernco Couplings to attach the pvc pipe to the good cast iron. I replacing about 5 feet of pipe. Please give me recommendatons on the too that I need and any advice on completing this spot-repair job.Do I need to pour rock-salt around the Fernco Couplings?Pour Cement under the new pipe?Thank you.
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What are the pros? Interesting, hummers like it
What are the cons? All bloom at the same time
Fascinating plant and flower for the herb garden. Unusual. Makes a statement. Everyone asks what it is. I have them coming up all over the place as volunteers. I "edit out" the ones that are growing in a bad spot. I have let them come back year after year because the hummers just LOVE this flower. And they fight over the downy thistle for their nests. I planted a bunch of different artichokes for the food, and this is the only one coming back year after year (5? years running now.) Eating them is kind of not worth the effort because the heart is small, the plant is very spiny, and they all bloom at once so you have to be ready for a bunch all at the same time. I'm going to try the green globe again.....for eating anyway.
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What are the pros? Productive little 'chokes'
What are the cons? Bitter stalks
I haven't grown this particular cardoon but I did grow a generic batch of cardoon seeds. The plants are like artichokes but taller. I tried blanching the stalks but found them, though edible, overly bitter. I hope these named kinds are better and per reviews they seem to be.
BUT they have lots and lots of flowers, which are like small artichokes. The leaves aren't useful but the choke parts are great for cooking. Steam them, remove the choke, and throw away the rest. Then use the chokes in a good pasta sauce recipe or any other use. Delicious. By the way they did NOT seed themselves all over and I live in the area in the U.S. where 99% of the artichokes come from so you can't find a friendlier climate at least in the U.S.
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Artichoke, let alone Cardoon, is not something familiarly grown here in sub tropical Queensland but it sounded interesting so I thought I would give it a go. The information provided by Baker Creek is a little sketchy so I wasn't sure of what to expect with height and lifespan etc. I planted 5 seed and they all came up and have proven very hardy through our mild winter. Summer is now coming with it's heat and rain. The stalks have proven very useful for cooking, a good substitue for celery which takes so long to produce. My gardening friends are impressed and all wanting seed. BC tell me it is a perennial and warn me that it can become a weed if let go to seed. A little more information about it's growing habits would be useful in the description.
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Rouge d'Alger cardoon is a very beautiful cardoon with amazing color and form. The rouge at is mostly at the base of the stems and varies in shades from plant to plant. Grow on a few because not all will have the deeper color. A great all season accent for ornamental or edible gardens.


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The guy escorting Robin in page 1 isn't Sabo..
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I see no reason for Oda to draw him grown up if he was dead.
As for reasons/possibilities why he didn't show up to save Ace....there are millions. Here is 1:
Maybe he had faith in the WB pirates?
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I'm really stoked about just ordering my first underquilt from Hammockgear. Can't wait till it gets here to try it out.
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I'm really stoked about just ordering my first underquilt from Hammockgear. Can't wait till it gets here to try it out.
Tough Mudders WhoooRaaaaaa!!!!!!
Congrats on the new gear!
I've heard nothing but great things about them. I'll expect a report when you get to test it out! New toys are fun.
If you ain't havin' fun, you're doin' it wrong
HG makes great gear. You'll really like the way the UQ conforms to your back and feels very toasty.
" The mind creates the abyss, the heart crosses it."
The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away. ~Wayne Dyer
I have a couple of weekends coming up this month that might work to try it out. I will have to let you know. Thanks guys.
Who doesn't love new gear?! And Downy gear at that - congrats!
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Received my 0 degree 3/4 UQ a couple of weeks ago from HG and love it. Can't wait until it gets in the low 30s here next week to really try it out!!
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While the Center is not involved in the administrative evaluation of faculty and will not provide letters of recommendation for faculty, staff members are available to assist instructors in developing appropriate ways to demonstrate or document teaching effectiveness.
Confidential consultations may include observing or video taping and analyzing classroom teaching, assisting in identifying skills and competencies expected of students in a particular course or discipline, or helping identify techniques and approaches appropriate for a discipline.
A member of the Center staff may make a 15-minute visit to a regular class session to facilitate the expression of student opinions and suggestions about the course. Consensus views are written down and discussed privately with the instructor.