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By PAULA WELLNITZ
The time has come to say "Thank You!" to all of my readers in the Emery County area. This is the last "Homemade" column for this publication. I have enjoyed being able to communicate with you on paper. It has been great to meet many of you personally. That is when I have had real evidence that we were communicating.
Not to write this column seems to be a change that is right for me at this time. Usually I have stopped when I left an area. But that is not what I expect to do in this case. As many of you know, I offer my house under the name Home Place as a drop-in place or retreat space for any individual or group that wishes to use it. This will still be available.
So, if you or someone you know, here or elsewhere, wants such a place please use it or tell those who do. If you stop in, we can have a neighborly chat, if that is what you would like, over a hot or cool drink. If you prefer just to sit or read from my library, you can do that also.
As many of you have experienced, there is no guarantee that a deliberate change that one makes is the right one. But in recognizing an awareness that I should make some changes in my life at this time, to not write "Homemade" is the one thing that occurs to me. Other things may come later, but not for now. We'll see. Do stop in.
My hope is that each person and family will continue to be committed to growing and becoming the persons they can be. Those who have put off making that resolution can begin now.
There are many necessary changes and partings in life, as children grow up and people die. Each person has to listen to the Spirit's call to do something different. In a family the time comes for losing members or relating differently. These things happen so that each one will be more who they can be. Also by moving into new relationships in and outside the family each can enrich others from what has been acquired in the past family relationships. Only in unhealthy families do parents and children cling so closely that they never let other members go so they can be their own persons. Our total world will be better because of the positive growth-filled living that has been learned in a family that works at making a real home. May yours be such.

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Pile into a boisterous eatery, crash a trendy spot or snicker in the corner at a ridiculously gourmet lunch.
Fri Jul 11 2008
5 Ninth (lunch)
The bar at this rustic Meatpacking District restaurant, located in an 1848 brownstone, is flush with speakeasy charm. A fireplace and one of the city's prettiest gardens add to the intimate atmosphere—a beacon within the area's garish nightlife scene.
Blue Smoke (lunch and dinner)
St. Louis native Danny Meyer's barbecue joint tops the short list of Manhattan's best 'cue contenders. The atmosphere is sports-heavy and includes a prominent bourbon bar and galvanized-metal buckets for your bones.
Centro Vionteca (lunch)
This is a stellar upscale trattoria in the Village. It's a casual-chic spot, with sparkling lights, a voluminous menu and whitewashed brick walls.
Tabla (lunch)
Enter the packed Bread Bar before ascending a giant wooden staircase to a dome-shaped dining room where men and women in designer duds dine on Indian food with a Western influence.
Bocca (lunch and dinner)
Subtlety is not a hallmark of this striking addition to the Union Square dining scene, and the eclectic Roman menu is nothing if not brash, but let Bocca hit you over the head: It's worth it.
• Park Avenue Summer (lunch)
• Ben Benson's Steakhouse (lunch)
• Brasserie (lunch and dinner)
• Calle Ocho (dinner)
• City Crab & Seafood Company (lunch and dinner)
• Craftbar (lunch)
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for starters, fansubbers do not need to release the whole series of an anime, how about the first 3 episodes and then, if you really, really like it, go buy it online or at a store near you.
same thing for manga, one chapter a month, if you think the series is crap, stop reading it and check something else out. if you like it, buy the volumes. if the current volume isn't out yet, either get your friends together and petition something to the u.s. manga distributors for a demand on this or buy the raws and learn to read japanese.
and by the way, the petition thing works, i mean "One Piece" and "Naruto" aren't that far behind and that was because fans demanded more from the manga titles. do the same for the entire industry and imagine what could happen.
and i know a lot of you will disagree with my suggestions, but if you have access to the da*n internet, you can virtually buy anything. enough with the excuses, if your true fans, you can't knock what i am saying.


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Action/Adventure, Drama
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale
With a cast of fifteen thousand and billed as the most expensive film in the history of Taiwanese cinema, Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale recounts an extraordinary though little known historical event from the 20th-century. During the 50-year long Japanese occupation of Taiwan, the remnants of the aboriginal tribes who first settled in the island lived in the central Taiwanese mountains. After decades of indignities, Mouna Rudo (Lin Ching-Tai), the fierce leader of one of the Seediq tribes, forges a coalition with other tribal leaders and plots a spectacular rebellion against the Japanese colonizers. On the Academy Awards' shortlist for Best Foreign Language Feature, this epic film sheds light on the Seediq's struggle to preserve their land and way of life.
Cast: Umin Boya, Da-Ching, Ando Masanobu, Vibian Hsu, Lin Ching-Tai
Produced by: John Woo
Directed by: Wei Te-Sheng
Written by: Wei Te-Sheng
Running time: 2hr 30min
Opens: Apr 27, 2012 NY/LA
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Finding value is the secret of player evaluation in all aspects of hockey, including fantasy hockey.
How a player gets valued by other owners in your league, for example, will determine whether there is actual value to be gained by taking any of the potential sleepers or bounceback players listed below.
Players that struggle with consistency are notoriously labeled as sleepers. They come awake for a good year, follow with a bad one and the cycle continues, but rarely in such a regular manner. Maybe it will be two good seasons, then a bad one, making them far more difficult to forecast.
Perhaps the prime reason for players to be undervalued is that injuries have affected recent performance. It's tough to generate a positive opinion sitting in the press box and when players start missing bigger chunks of the season (increasingly due to concussions), they carry bigger question marks when projecting future performance.
As a result, my list of potential sleepers and bounceback players is full of players that have battled injuries in recent seasons, but there is some reason to think that they might be in position to perform better this year than they have in recent seasons.
Even with some reason to expect better from these players, the whole point to landing sleepers and bounceback players is to get them without overpaying, so their value comes in the mid-to-late rounds of most drafts, once the more established performers are gone.
But, pluck a couple of these guys in the late rounds and if they hit, the value gained could be enough to swing the balance of power in your league.
Travis Zajac, C, New Jersey - A two-time 60-point scorer, Zajac's 2011-2012 season was ruined largely as he recovered from a torn Achilles, limiting him to just six points in 15 games. However, he contributed 14 points in 24 games during the Devils' run to the Stanley Cup Final and could get a crack at centering Ilya Kovalchuk's line.
Mike Green, D, Washington - The only defenceman in the league to have two point-per-game seasons since 2000, Green has been hampered by injuries (including concussions), playing only 81 games over the last couple seasons and with Dennis Wideman (who had 20 power play points last season) gone to Calgary, there is room once again for Green to play a significant role on the Capitals' power play.
Alexander Semin, RW, Carolina - Back-to-back 54-point seasons would be great for many of those included on this list, but Semin had tallied 163 points in the previous two seasons and is one of the most talented players in the league, so mediocre production isn't becoming on him. Moving to Carolina, Semin has a chance to skate with Eric Staal on the number one line and potentially play more than the 16:47 per game he was getting in Washington last season. Consistency is an issue with Semin, and it's why he was left to sign a one-year contract as a free agent, but he remains an intriguing player because of his high ceiling.
Chris Stewart, RW, St. Louis - Nevermind the stories about him being in the best shape of his life, but focus instead on the player who scored 15 goals in 26 games after the Blues acquired him from Colorado in the 2010-2011 season, only to fall off to 15 goals in 79 games last season when, for the first time in his career, his shooting percentage dipped below 10% (to 9.0%). If Stewart simply connected on his career standard of 12.7% of his shots, that would have meant scoring 21 goals last year; probably enough to not be considered a bounceback player this year.
Nikolai Kulemin, RW, Toronto - When a player goes from 30 goals to seven in one season, without massive underlying reasons, it's pretty reasonable to believe that his real value might be somewhere in between. Kulemin scored on just 6.5% of his shots on goal last season, well below his career mark of 12.3% and he thrived during the lockout, scoring 38 points in 36 games with Magnitogorsk. Sure, he won't be playing with Evgeni Malkin in Toronto, but Kulemin's solid two-way play should still earn him plenty of ice time alongside Mikhail Grabovski.
Ilya Bryzgalov, G, Philadelphia - Prior to the All-Star break last season, Bryzgalov posted an .895 save percentage, which was bad enough in its own right, but in conjunction with the, um, quirkiness he showed during HBO's 24/7 series, it was easy to dismiss Bryz as a flake. However, his save percentage in the second half of last season was .929 and he has three seasons with a save percentage of at least .919 since 2007-2008, making him one of 11 goaltenders to do so (only one, Tim Thomas, has done it four times).
Martin Havlat, RW, San Jose - Staying healthy has been an issue throughout Havlat's career, as he has missed at least 25 games in four of the last seven seasons, but when he does stay healthy, the 31-year-old has enjoyed some productive seasons. Last year, he scored just seven goals and 27 points in 39 games, scoring on a career-low 7.3% of his shots on goal. A healthy Havlat, who has scored 50 points seven times in his career, should be a valuable contributor for the Sharks playing alongside Logan Couture and Ryane Clowe.
Ales Hemsky, RW, Edmonton - Injuries have marred Hemsky's career too, but even though he played 69 games last season -- which counts as relatively healthy for Hemsky -- he finished with only 36 points, his fewest points per game since the 2003-2004 season. As the talent around him gets better in Edmonton, Hemsky isn't responsible for driving the Oilers' offence, but he can benefit from that supporting cast and produce better than he did in 2011-2012.
Kyle Okposo, RW, N.Y. Islanders - Maybe Okposo should be considered more of a breakout candidate but, considering that he already scored a career-high 24 goals last season, that might be leap. However, with PA Parenteau departing as a free agent, Okposo is poised to play a prominent scoring role for the Islanders and if he ends up skating on the wing with John Tavares, he should put up points at a better rate than he has to this point in his career.
Andrei Markov, D, Montreal - A massive injury risk at this point, having played 20 games total in the last two seasons, and 65 in the last three, 34-year-old Markov may only be a shell of what he was before injuries ravaged his career. However, if he can stay healthy, there should be power play time available and his role will be significant, especially if P.K. Subban's contract negotiation drags beyond the start of the season.
Rene Bourque, LW, Montreal - A two-time 27-goal scorer who had five goals and eight points in 38 games last season (despite playing a career-high 18:29 per game), Bourque isn't as bad as his worst season, though not as consistently good as he was in best season either. A big body with some skill, though, should be enough to get Bourque another look in a scoring role, unless he gets beaten out by someone like rookie Alex Galchenyuk.
Sergei Bobrovksy, G, Columbus - After a solid rookie season in 2010-2011, Bobrovsky was relegated to a backup role in Philadelphia last season and it didn't work out well. He started fine, posting a .919 save percentage in 19 appearances prior to the All-Star break, but he collapsed after, stopping 86% of the shots faced in his final 10 games. He'll have a chance to usurp Steve Mason in the Blue Jackets' net and while wins won't come easily in Columbus, if Bobrovsky is stopping better than 91% of the shots he faces, he'll represent a significant upgrade on recent results for the Blue Jackets.
Antoine Vermette, C, Phoenix - The Coyotes don't have high-end scorers, especially down the middle, where Vermette and Martin Hanzal man the top two slots. Vermette put up a modest 10 points in 22 games after the Coyotes acquired him from Columbus last season, finishing the year with 37 points in 82 games, his lowest points-per-game output since 2005-2006. But, considering that he's a three-time 20-goal scorer that has twice topped 50 points and added 10 points in 16 playoff games for Phoenix last season, Vermette will have the opportunity to produce in 2013.
Tim Connolly, C, Toronto - Two seasons removed from scoring a career-high 65 points, Connolly ended up with 36 points in 70 games for Toronto last season, his lowest points-per-game since 2002-2003 (excluding one points in two games played during the 2006-2007 season). Injuries have affected 31-year-old Connolly for much of his career and likely contributed to his decline, but he's in a contract year and it's not as though the Maple Leafs are overrun by skilled centres, so if Connolly plays well, there could be opportunities to increase his role.
Peter Mueller, C, Florida - Concussions have shattered Mueller's career and he's still just 24-year-old. Scoring 16 points in 32 games for the Avalanche last season was modest production from the player who tantalized the Avs when he scored 20 points in 15 games when he was first acquired from Phoenix in 2010. Getting a fresh start in Florida, Mueller has the size and skill to bounce back, if he could just stay healthy.
Brian Boyle, C, N.Y. Rangers - 6-foot-7 checking centre Boyle has found a niche with the Rangers, scoring 32 goals while playing more than 15 minutes per game in the last two seasons. What makes him especially noteworthy is his production in categories like hits and shots on goal (particularly relative to goals and assists. Last season, for example, Boyle was one of 19 forwards with at least two shots on goal and two hits per game; enough to not be overlooked.
Simon Gagne, LW, Los Angeles - Concussions are starting to accumulate for Gagne and he's missed at least 19 games in four of the last five seasons. Nevertheless, he's a seven-time 20-goal scorer and two-time 40-goal scorer who has familiarity with ex-Flyers Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, so there could still be a role in the top six for Gagne if he's healthy.
Dustin Penner, LW, Los Angeles - Possesses soft hands for such a big man, but is as enigmatic as any skilled forward in the game and finished last year with a paltry seven goals and 17 points in 65 games. If Gagne doesn't earn a top-six role, then perhaps Penner, a four-time 20-goal scorer, will take advantage of the opportunity.
Ryan Whitney, D, Edmonton - Foot problems have been the downfall for the fifth overall pick in the 2002 draft, who has 58 points in 105 games since joining the Oilers. Trouble is, it took more than two seasons for Whitney to play 105 games, but if he's healthy, Whitney is good with the puck and can put up points as one of the veterans on an improving young Oilers team.
Scottie Upshall, RW, Florida - Waiting for a 29-year-old to reach his potential may be a fool's errand, but the Panthers committed $3.5-million per season to Upshall when they signed him prior to last season, so they likely envision him in a scoring role, even after he tallied five points in 26 games last season. Upshall has played more than 60 games in a season just twice in his career and has career-highs of 22 goals and 34 points, so his ceiling isn't the highest, but he could get one more good chance to find a regular role in which he can be a 20-goal scorer.
Ville Leino, LW, Buffalo - After he was signed to a monstrous (six years, $27-million), and ill-advised, free agent contract, Leino delivered eight goals and 25 points in 71 games last season. This after scoring 53 points the season before (and 21 points in 19 playoff games in 2010). The 29-year-old doesn't have a lot of NHL production on his resume, but he should get some sort of shot at redemption this season.
Guillaume Latendresse, LW/RW, Ottawa - Like many on this list, injuries have caused Guillaume Latendresse to miss significant parts of the last couple seasons, playing a total of 27 games, but he scored 52 goals in the two seasons previous and he could be a fit as a finisher alongside Kyle Turris in the nation's capital. There's enough upside in the 25-year-old to be intrigued for a late-round flier.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard, LW, Minnesota - Banking on good health from Bouchard is a tall order, considering that the 28-year-old has played 97 games (scoring 60 ponits) over the last three seasons, but he's undeniably skilled and should benefit from the Wild's improved skill level up front. If he's ready to go by opening night, Bouchard has a chance to use this shortened season to get his career back on track.
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Skip to comments.KANSAS TO PROSECUTE FEDERAL AGENTS WHO ENFORCE FEDERAL GUN CONTROL LAWS (Brownback Signs Law)
Posted on 05/04/2013 12:24:44 PM PDT by drewh
The Hill reports that Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback just signed into law a statute that "bars the federal government from regulating guns and ammunition manufactured and stored within Kansas state lines."
Moreover, the new law makes it a felony for federal authorities to attempt to enforce federal gun control laws, treaties, or rules related to firearms within Kansas state lines. Federal agents would not be arrested but will be prosecuted on "a complaint-and-summons basis."
Naturally, U.S. Attorney general Eric Holder is furious. Already he has sent a letter to Brownback promising, The United States will take all appropriate action, including litigation if necessary, to prevent the State of Kansas from interfering with the activities of federal officials enforcing the law.
Holder cites the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, which gives supremacy to federal laws over state laws. Kansas, however, is citing the Interstate Commerce Clause, "contending that Washington has no right to regulate guns that were made in Kansas and never cross state lines."
The play Kansas is making is to keep its gun business within the state, which they believe nullifies the federal government's legal right to regulate. Guns and ammunition would be manufactured, stored, and sold only in Kansas.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, a former constitutional law professor, helped to write the law and says that the bill is not symbolic; it was written carefully and with the purpose of surviving a court challenge.
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I like the idea, but are they really setting themselves up so that the products which are being manufactured in the state cannot be sold out of the state? That seems like a weak business model.
When this type of legislation is necessary is there any question the Federal government is no longer acting with the consent of the governed?
Shouldn't that be manufactured and/or stored? What about guns legally imported into the state but later declared illegal by the feds?
Translation: "...prevent the State of Kansas from interfering with federal officials attempting to violate the Constitution.
Holder is upset? Well, wait until he discovers that the citizens of the US will ignore him. Talk about an emperor with no clothes, what about an attorney general that people just ignore!
Is there a Ft. Sumter in Kansas?
What business model works today in the US-of-Nirvannah with the uncontrolled waaaay-oversized federal gubmint monster taxing and regulating small & medium-sized businesses into oblivion???
How about the regime suing Arizona when it came to illegals? I mean holy cripes! That is treason, flat out blatant treason by the federal government. Assisting a foreign nation to invade the USA? Does it get any worse that that? It's one thing selling secrets, but to assist a foreign entity to INVADE the country? WTF?? But being that we no longer have a GOP but a RINO party, they get away with it.
So if I read this correctly, there won't be any confrontations between Federal agents and state law enforcement. The battle will be between attorneys in court and the subsequent appeal process.
Good luck, Kansas!
Proud to be a Kansan. Hey holder, ESAD!
Presumably, there would be a class of weapons designed for export that would not be protected. I think Montana did this a few years ago, but I'll have to look that up :)
Kansas' law prevents feds from enforcing the fed law on stuff made and sold in Kansas - but said fed law is still enforced on interstate stuff.
The law does not interfere with a business model - it is intended to prevent fed laws from being applied inappropriately.
One may still sell interstate but would then be subject to the fed laws.
Air embargo threatened of Texas, Kansas threatening prosecution of federal agents, numerous countries discontinuing use of the dollar for trade, federal informants ambushing and killing federal agents....
Hey, how many people think Morrocco Bomber has BROUGHT US TOGETHER...?
Anyone really paying attention would be OUR OF THEIR MIND if they thought this....
Ha ha ha ha! Everybody aboard the Nullification Train!
This is as big a deal as the events leading up to Sumpter 1860.
We the people of Arizona have dispatched Sheriff Arpaio to Kansas where your governor will be arrested, taken into custody, returned to AZ, tried, convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 4 years as OUR governor.
Do not resist... ;)
There is precedent: Texas does this with incandescent light bulbs.
I'd love to see another challenge to the Commerce Clause go before the Supremes for Obama can appoint anyone else.
No but there is a Ft. Leavenworth.
Wrong t-shirt but otherwise good man.
They have to keep everything contained within the state so that the Commerce Clause cannot be cited as the Constitutional authority for the feds to be involved.
No. The argument is that a gun manufactured, sold, and owned in Kansas does not qualify as interstate commerce and therefore the federal government cannot regulate it, i.e. pass laws controlling them. A gun manufactured in one state and sold in another does.
"Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, a former constitutional law professor, helped to write the law and says that the bill is not symbolic; it was written carefully and with the purpose of surviving a court challenge."
But...but...but...that cannot be! President Obama is the ULTIMATE constitutional scholor....just ask him!!! :-) (this is intentional sarcasim)
Holder thinks we are no longer part of the United States of America, but the Federal Leviathan of America.
Born and raised in Topeka. You?
Then Kansas should arrest them and take the matter through the courts.
well done kansas. the founders and framers are cheering in heaven. the 9th and the 10th live!
Brownback 2016!!!
Just a thought. I really don't know anything else about the guy.
Holder is a criminal who should be ignored by the States.
And until he is challenged in court or politically (both actually) he will push increasingly harder. It's what libs do.
Confirming that Holder is a Black, Supremacist ....
Game on!
Haha, Holder has been neutered.
Like the song sorta says, "God bless, Kansas" (and Texas)!
"No. The argument is that a gun manufactured, sold, and owned in Kansas does not qualify as interstate commerce and therefore the federal government cannot regulate it, i.e. pass laws controlling them. A gun manufactured in one state and sold in another does. "
As I recall, all the Federal gun laws specifically refer to firearms or parts that have traveled in interstate commerce.
I'm a graduate of KU. The liberals in lawrence are probably going nuts right now. Good.
Like Rand Paul in the Senate... Brownback seems to be possessed of a SOLID pair!
Thank you, Kansans!
The state is just protecting itself. If you want to purchase a firearm from Kansas, move there.
It is not a weak business model if Kansas residents can now purchase their own firearms and ammo within their state....no competition and perhaps more availability for them.
Hopefully more states will follow. If most states do this it will be much harder for the Supreme Court to turn it around.
Not so:
Where necessary to make a regulation of interstate commerce effective, Congress may regulate even those intrastate activities that do not themselves substantially affect interstate commerce.
J. Scalia, Raich
Drug warriors cheered at the time.
obama has met his nemesis in Kris Kobach, Kobach is way ahead of obama. Kobach drafted Arizona's illegal immigrant law too, the one that got Holder all exorcised
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Sayyiduna Abu Talha (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: "Angels (of mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture." (Sahih al-Bukhari, no: 5609)

Discretion in using photos, Videos & images despite permissibility:
The proliferation of photography, videos and the ability to host, distribute and share this material has added a new dimension to distance Islamic learning and gaining beneficial knowledge of our religion. Many Islamic Scholars have not only permitted videos but have also appeared in them and given explicit or implicit permission to host their video talks on YouTube and other social media sites around the internet thus these are permissible and a detailed article on the subject is produced below.
However, we have been grappling with the issue of "Islamic videos" for some considerable time and due to associated and inherent dangers in photography and videos and the actions of of YouTube in continuing to host (thus implicitly support) the defamation of Islam and our beloved Sayyidina Rasul-ullah (Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam) with alarming frequency, and we would like to note that that it is not our place to issue Fatwaas as we have no doubt that Islamic Scholars are aware of their responsibilities in this regard. We would like to voice a few concerns with regards to photographs, videos & images which are as follows:
1 Necessity: In a vast majority of cases, is it really necessary to have an Islamic talk video-taped? What benefit is there in watching a Tafseer session (for example) as compared to listening to it (without video)?
2 Guarding the gaze:It is incumbent upon a Muslim man to lower his gaze and refrain from focusing visual attention towards a strange (unrelated) woman and it is equally incumbent upon a Muslim woman to lower her gaze and refrain from focusing visual attention towards a strange (unrelated) man and to the best of our knowledge this obligation is not waived when watching a video and in the vast majority of cases the listener has no choice but to focus on the speakers face, is it really necessary?
3 Discouragement of images in Islam: Images are explicitly discouraged in Islamic Shariah and although some of the Ulamah have deemed digital videos to be exempt from this prohibition, they are images nonetheless as clearly understood by the masses.
4 Associated Vulgarity & Evil: It is almost impossible to browse YouTube and escape from advertisements, rude and vulgar comments and accidentally stumbling on videos which are in blatant and flagrant violation of Islamic Shariah in both content and presentation.
5 Proliferation and accidental spread of family photographs and videos: There is an ever present danger of personal and unguarded (e.g. women without proper Islamic Hijab etc) images falling into wrong hands, therefore the Ulamah have always discouraged indiscriminate use of mobile cameras and other such equipment.
Over the years we have tried to host Islamic videos on www.central-mosque.com to ensure that our visitors can benefit without the need to browse them on YouTube (and other sites) directly. In addition we have also tried to convert YouTube videos to MP3 where we deem that having a video (along with voice) adds no significant value to the material.
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By Shaykh (Mufti) Muhammad Ibn Adam (HA)
I was just wondering what is Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam's position regarding photos. I know there is a difference of opinion between the scholars on the issue, but I recently saw a photo of him on a website. Is he of the opinion that photos are permissible?
Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
'T here are separate issues relating to picture-making (taswir), hence it would be good to understand each issue separately and the Shariah ruling on it:
Drawing/Painting Pictures of Humans and Animals
As it is common knowledge, there are countless Hadiths narrated from the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) that strictly prohibit painting pictures of animate objects, for example:
Sayyiduna Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) forbade the keeping of pictures at home and making them." (Sunan Tirmidhi, no: 1749)
Sayyiduna Abu Talha (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: "Angels (of mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture." (Sahih al-Bukhari, no: 5609)
Due to these and many other similar narrations, most classical scholars are of the opinion that painting and drawing pictures of humans and animals is unlawful and sinful. They state that 'picture-making' (taswir) of human or animal life has been explicitly forbidden by the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and as such it will be sinful. Only Imam Malik (Allah have mercy on him) is reported to have differed with this position of general prohibition.
In one of his narrations, Sayyiduna Imam Malik (Allah have mercy on him), contrary to the other three Imams and most other Mujtahids, is reported to have stated that only those pictures are unlawful that are three-dimensional and have a body to them, such as statues and sculptures. A picture that does not have a body or shadow to it will not be unlawful although somewhat disliked, such as drawing a picture on a paper, cloth or on any other object. This is one of two positions narrated from Imam Malik, with his other position being similar to that of the vast majority of classical scholars.
The position of the vast majority of classical scholars is based on the fact that there is no distinction in the various Hadiths between a tangible and intangible picture. The Hadith indicating the permissibility of intangible and non-solid pictures refers to pictures of other than humans and animals. (See: al-Mugni, 7/7 & Takmila Fath al-Mulhim, 4/155)
Based on this, the reliable and mainstream opinion of the classical jurists is that picture-making is unlawful, whether by painting a picture on an object or making a sculpture. This is the position held by the three main Sunni Schools of Islamic law (i.e. Hanafi, Shafi'i & Hanbali) and also one of two positions related from Imam Malik (Allah have mercy on him). It would be better if one referred to a Maliki Scholar to determine the relied upon (mufta bihi) position of that School. As such, one should avoid drawing/ painting pictures of humans and animals.
In view of the above-mentioned one position of Imam Malik, there is no question with regard to the permissibility of taking photographs, for according to that position, painting pictures of human or animal life on a paper or fabric is allowed, hence camera pictures would hold the same ruling.
However, in view of the mainstream and majority position of classical scholars, the question arises as to whether photos of humans and animals fall under the type of picture-making prohibited by the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) in numerous Hadiths. Camera photos were not in existence when classical scholars were discussing the issue of picture-making, hence one will not find an express ruling regarding photography in their works. As such, it was left to contemporary scholars to determine whether photos held the same ruling as that of painting and drawing pictures.
Contemporary scholars have differed on this issue:
a The position of the overwhelming majority of Indo-Pak and some Arab scholars is that photographs of human or animal life are not permissible for the very same reasons that paintings of these are not permissible. They state that the ruling on picture-making does not change by changing the tool with which the picture is produced. Whether an image is produced by painting it or using a camera, as long as it is an image of a human or animal, it will remain unlawful (haram).This is the position of Shaykh Mufti Taqi Usmani and most of my other teachers. It is, without doubt, the more precautious and arguably stronger opinion.
b The second position on the issue, held by most Arab Scholars (from all four Madhabs) and some from the Indian Subcontinent, is that there is a difference between photos and the prohibited picture-making (taswir). Shaykh Muhammad Bakhit al-Muti'i of Egypt, a 2oth Century scholar known for his knowledge and piety, wrote a whole treatise titled al-Jawab al-Shafi fi Ibahat Surat al-Photography in support of this view of permissibility. His basic understanding is that the reason behind the prohibition of painting pictures (in the words of the Hadith) is challenging Allah in His Creating of living creatures. In camera photos, however, one does not produce an image through one's own imagination; hence one is not challenging the Creating of Allah as such. It is merely a reflection of a living being already created by Allah Most High.
These are the two positions of contemporary scholars on the issue. There are great scholars of knowledge, wisdom and piety on both sides of the fence; hence, it would be wrong to criticize anyone for following any one of these positions. It is a matter of genuine and valid difference of opinion. It is not an issue where one may condemn another, and one must respect others' right to follow their conscience.
As you have asked about my personal stance, firstly I am by no means in a position of having a 'personal' opinion as such. I follow my teachers and learn from them. I have teachers in the UK and the Subcontinent who prohibit photos, but I also have teachers in the Arab world permitting them. The position which I follow is that of my teachers who prohibit taking photos, for that is a more precautious and safe position. However, I have complete respect for the position (and practice) of those who permit taking photos.
As such, my practice is that I do not willingly pose for a photo unless there is a genuine need like for a passport or something similar. If I am asked, I politely refuse. At the same time, if someone is taking photos and I am also in attendance going about my own business, I do not go out of my way to prevent him taking my photo. Thus, if you did come across a photo of mine, it is probably because I may have been present in a place where photos were being taken. The recent photo of mine you have referred to was taken in the same context. I had knowledge that photos were being taken and that I may appear in one, but I did not willingly pose for a photo. I hope that makes sense!
Live Broadcasting
Shaykh Mufti Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) and many other scholars have declared that live broadcastings of images do not fall within the ambit of picture-making (taswir). A picture is something that is permanent and static, whilst the image broadcasted live is not permanent hence cannot be termed a picture. A live broadcast is in reality a reflection of the actual image, similar to seeing an image in a mirror.
Therefore, if an image of a human or animal is broadcasted live, then this does not fall into the unlawful picture-making. It will be permitted to broadcast something live or view a live programme, provided the content of the programme is lawful (halal). (Taqrir Tirmidhi, 2/351)
Video Recording
According to Shaykh Taqi Usmani, that which is recorded in a videotape or DVD is also not considered a picture. In a videotape, the particles of an image are gathered and then re-opened in the same order to view the image. This is the reason why it is not possible to see the picture in the rail of the tape without playing it. (ibid)
Therefore, if a permitted and Halal event, such as a lecture of a scholar, is played and viewed on a videotape or DVD, it will be permitted, Insha Allah.
Note that the above discussion does not in any way relate to watching Television. Watching TV and keeping it at home is another matter altogether, for which a separate answer is needed. The many harms and evils of keeping a TV at home are known to all. This answer only relates to the permissibility of viewing a Halal image through a live broadcast or a videotape/DVD.
Shaykh Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) sums this up in one of his Fatawa:
"The images appearing on live programs or recorded programs on television are not the pictures in the strict sense envisaged in the Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) unless they are printed in a durable form on paper or on any other object. But the basic reason why Muslims are advised not to keep TV sets in their homes is that most of the programs broadcast on the TV channels contain impermissible elements."
"The images appearing on live programs or recorded programs on television are not the pictures in the strict sense envisaged in the Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) unless they are printed in a durable form on paper or on any other object. But the basic reason why Muslims are advised not to keep TV sets in their homes is that most of the programs broadcast on the TV channels contain impermissible elements."
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Well you can't say GM Craig MacTavish hasn't been active since taking the reins. On Thursday he shook things up even more, sending Devan Dubnyk to Nashville for Matt Hendricks and a 3rd rounder to the Los Angeles Kings for goaltender Ben Scrivens.
I'm not sure any of them register as bold or huge moves but he is slowly reshaping this roster.
Everyone knows this team needs more grit in their top six but in the bottom six, this is an upgrade from what they have currently. In Hendricks they added an experienced player that can take face-offs, kill penalties, is versatile in the positions he can play and he can impact a game physically.
Right now they don't have a guy on the 4th line that can bring all those things in one package. Actually, they haven't had it in a long time.
Yes he's getting up there in age, and his contract is a hefty one. Both of those things are concerning no question, but I'd much rather have guy in his role that can sort of do it all. He should open up a spot or two, on the third or fourth lines for a puck possession guy, that can help tilt the ice offensively. You don't need to carry just a PK guy now or just a faceoff guy or have two guys that can just fight.
His offensive numbers are on par with guys currently playing on the fourth line (which isn't saying much) but he brings other intangibles. He killed over two minutes a night in Nashville, has 92 hits which will lead all Oiler forwards by a mile and isn't afraid to shed the mitts. He has six fights this year and will surely hit double digits in majors for the third time in four years.
He's an upgrade for me over Jones and Joensuu and will be a nice supporting cast for a guy like Gazdic.
Jones had a good spirited scrap last game but for the most part I get the sense it's not really a role he's overly comfortable in. It's unfortunate because obviously the eye plays a part in that. Same goes for Joensuu, he's a big body but he hasn't provided much offense and he doesn't exactly instill fear in teams they play against.
Hendricks hasn't had a great year in Nashville but I'll take a jack of all trades fourth liner that is tough and knows his role over a one dimensional player all day. I just hope his salary doesn't mean people think he should score 20 goals. He should be looked at as more of a poor man's Boyd Gordon that can bring other elements to the table that even Gordon can't.
This team isn't going to change overnight but adding small pieces like Hendricks hopefully can help. I think the 4th line got better for whatever that's worth. He's played on playoff teams in Washington and he will make this team harder to play against.
I for one don't think Dubnyk is as bad as everyone made him out to be. Yes he had some tough nights and let in some horrendous goals but all of that is magnified in my opinion, by just a horrid defense in front of him.
Many nights he didn't stand a chance on 3 or 4 goals and the focus would be on the softy he let in. Every couple games he did let in the "how the hell does he do that" goal but the defense in front of him have to shoulder much of the blame.
However, it was time for a change for everyone involved. Having your goalie get blasted almost daily by the media or fans wasn't good for anyone and if he wasn't going to re-sign here, you may as well try to get something for him. He had likely lost confidence in himself and the organization had lost confidence in him.
Some people will be up in arms if Dubnyk goes to Nashville and lights it up. I think you can probably expect his numbers will improve. Even I would be a better goalie in that system.
Any way you look at the Hendricks for Dubnyk trade, straight up they likely lose in most people's minds but the key is did they get a guy that can be a long term answer at the goaltender position later in the day?
If he is the answer in the pipes then the whole day of trades will be considered a win. I'm really interested in how this will unfold. Obviously he has had a great year and familiarity with Eakins but how much is just the team in front of him in LA?
If he gets hung out to dry over the rest of the season can you even gauge what kind of goalie you have? Will they re-sign him if he has Dubnyk like numbers the rest of the way?
I assume they try to sign Scrivens either way to justify the pick given up for him but until the back end improves, I'm not sure much changes in net. For everyone's sake, I hope I'm wrong.
It's no secret other holes need to be filled before things get better around here but MacTavish is slowly chipping away. It cannot be easy selling assets at an all-time low and trying to get good value. Either way his finger is on the trigger and I don't expect it to stop anytime soon.
January 16 2014, 03:20PM
If you really wanna be an NHL GM, you should quit the $hitty cheese job.
January 16 2014, 10:30PM
As a Flames fan, I wish I could come here and gloat about how terrible those trades were.
But all it amounts to is swapping two dubious goalies and overpaying a bottom-6 role player by about $1m. That is to say, overpaying *another* bottom-6 role player by *another* $1m. For a long time. Even though he's already pretty old.
And giving up a 60-ish overall pick to do it.
There's two main reasons why I think these trades actually work against Edmonton.
1) I think giving a goalie a 30-game look-see at the tail end of a ****-show season is more likely to convince him NOT to sign in Edmonton, than anything else. "Hey, come on in while we're playing the worst hockey in franchise history. How could you possibly say no after getting absolutely humiliated every night for a few months." Keep the pick, and you're more likely to sign him in the off-season anyways.
2) Hendricks is only overpaid by about a million bucks. But so is dang near every other forward on the team, which is why the worst team in the league is at the cap ceiling. Hendricks might improve the team as it stands today, but will also hurt them from the other side by never outperforming his cap hit.
January 16 2014, 11:30PM
@The Last Big Bear
So your point is that we're overpaying a non-impact player on a non-cap team and that we swapped a goalie with a mediocre record at best for more of the same - and that this is not going to help our team?
Thank you captain obvious.
A 3rd round pick is useful, but then again we snagged a couple of prospects recently. How's Smid working out for you?
Great trade to make a trade. Glad Craig has mastered the act of making small, low impact trades. Here is the news flash. We need big strong D men that can a) move someone off the puck like Getzlaf, and b) make a decent first pass out of our end. Not another goalie to play behind a Bantam AAA D that is ready for the WHL draft.
The goalie moves should have been made last summer. Its way too late there. Did he think Dubnyk's play was in no way a reflection of the D? Yeah, Dubnyk let in some soft goals. Our D is butter soft and can't move people off the puck. Its the worst D in the league. Want Taylor Hall to pick up his game? Put a D man back there than can get him the puck. Imagine that.


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Driving down Route 6A last night, I was reintroduced to the magic of the holidays here. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, decorates their homes and yards to the "nines". Yesterday I wrote about the lighted statues that line the businesses along the Old Kings Highway, but they are not the only ones worth noting. There is a property at the corner of Route 6A and Quaker Meeting House Road that truly goes over the top with decorations. Lights, figures, scenes, animals, crèches, you name it, it's there. Delightfully tacky and yet heartwarming at the same time.
It's a toss-up for me whether I prefer the traditional colored lights of my youth, or the more sophisticated and elegant blue and white theme that seems to be today's dominant motif. Some homeowners go to town with the icicle lights, others with the netted hedgerow lights, and some with the whole-house outline effect. Then you have the blow-up Rudolphs and Santas that dance and sway in the breeze. I suppose the median age of the household determines how, when, and what to decorate, but the "if" seems a forgone conclusion here on Cape Cod.
Having just returned from an extended vacation abroad, the decorations seem more of a surprise this year than ever. We left just after Halloween when pumpkins and scarecrows were all the rage, missed the Thanksgiving sheaves of wheat and fruited displays and jumped right into Christmas lights, window candles, and mistletoe. So I have some catching up to do, to be sure.
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- Dec. 1: Harbor Lighting and Boat Parade/Hyannis Village Stroll
- Dec. 2: Chatham Christmas-by-the-Sea; Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll
- Dec. 5: Barnstable Village Holiday Stroll
- Dec. 7-9: Annual Chatham Christmas Stroll
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Volleyball Canada announces men's world junior team
OTTAWA – Volleyball Canada announced today its 14-member men's national junior team that will compete at the men's world junior volleyball championships set for July 31- to August 10 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The selections were decided following a 47-player try-out camp that was held recently at the men's national training centre in Gatineau, Que.
The roster features seven players from the Canadian team that won the silver medal last summer at the NORCECA (North and Central America and Caribbean) championships in Gatineau including tournament MVP Nicholas Hoag of Sherbrooke, Que. That result qualified Canada for this year's world juniors.
Also from that 2010 team are Jay Olmstead of Edmonton, Tommy Bélisle of Quebec City, Tristan Aubry and Lucas VanBerkel, both of Edmonton, Tyler (TJ) Sanders of London, Ont., and Branden Schmidt of Winton, Alta.
The others selected to the 2011 squad are Brett Wiess of Winnipeg, Daniel Moreau of Sherbrooke, Braden McLean of Birch Hills, Sask., Alex Davis of White Rock, B.C., Bradley Kufske of Abbotsford, B.C., Derek Thiessen of Coquitlam, B.C., and Jarron Mueller of Calgary.
The selected team will train for the duration of the summer and currently have plans for preparation matches in early June in Canada. They will travel to Panama City to compete at the U21 Pan Am Cup from June 19 to 27th. Then in July they head to Argentina just prior to the World Championship for final tune-up matches before arriving in Brazil on July 30.
Canada is hoping for a lucky number seven as they have competed in six previous World Junior Men's Championships, including a best result of 5th in 1999.
The head coach of the men's national junior team is Georges Laplante of l'Université de Montréal. His assistants are Greg Barthel of the University of Regina and Brad Poplawski of the University of Alberta.
Here are the players selected to the men's national junior volleyball team sorted by province:
Alberta: Tristan Aubry, Edmonton; Jay Olmstead, Edmonton; Lucas VanBerkel, Edmonton; Branden Schmidt, Winton; Jarron Mueller, Calgary.
B.C.: Alex Davis, White Rock; Bradley Kufske, Abbotsford; Derek Thiessen, Coquitlam.
Manitoba: Brett Wiess, Winnipeg.
Ontario: Tyler (TJ) Sanders, London.
Quebec: Nicholas Hoag, Sherbrooke; Daniel Moreau, Sherbrooke; Tommy Bélisle, Quebec City.
Saskatchewan: Braden McLean, Birch Hills.
Head coach: Georges Laplante, Montreal


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By Brendan Conway
Last week, this blog reported on Federal Reserve nominee Janet Yellen's cheap and effective Vanguard Group funds. It turns out one of the funds we mentioned will soon cease to exist.
Vanguard this morning unveiled a number of changes to its fund lineup this morning, including expanding access to ultra-cheap Admiral-class shares. Among the moves: The highly tax-efficient Vanguard Tax Managed Growth and Income Fund (VTGLX), a major holding back when Yellen filed a financial disclosure in 2011, will be folded into Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFINX), which is even cheaper. (We're talking about basis points of difference here — nothing huge.)
In many cases, a fund closure is the result of poor performance. Not this time, though. Jeffrey D. DeMaso of the Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors tells clients today the move is something of an acknowledgment that Tax Managed Growth and Income had become redundant — and that ETFs rule the roost when it comes to tax efficiency:
These two funds track the same benchmark, the S&P 500 index, and I have long argued that the tax-managed version was unnecessary. The marketing behind Tax-Managed Growth and Income was that it didn't pay out capital gains. Well, 500 Index hasn't paid out capital gains over the past decade either. And if you are really worried about taxes, you're probably going to look at an ETF anyways.
A handful of other funds including Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund (VDMIX) and Vanguard Growth Equity Fund (VGEQX) will be merged into similar funds – read more here.
DeMaso takes a different point of view when it comes to Growth Equity, whose merger he views as an admission of failure:


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
Daily Update
On Monday morning Aug. 6, at 3:57 a.m. a call came into the Emery County Sheriff"s dispatch, that there was trouble at the Crandall Canyon mine in Huntington Canyon. This mine was formerly known as Genwal, and is now owned by UtahAmerican Energy Inc.
The mine experienced a cave-in. It is still not known if the cave in caused the earthquake or if the earthquake caused the cave-in. Rescue attempts began immediately. It was at first believed the miners could be reached by going into a tunnel previously sealed off. This tunnel was closed off with much debris and that option was not further explored because the mine was experiencing bounces-shocks, and MSHA ordered the mine evacuated.
Due to this setback the rescue actions ordered now include drilling two holes from up on top of the mountain. The smaller hole would allow ventilation down to the trapped miners and would also serve as a means of communication with them. A larger hole which would allow food, water and supplies to be lowered to the miners is also being drilled. These are the ongoing attempts at this time. The underground rescue attempts have been resumed.
Mine workers report if the men stayed within the area they were mining, they could still be safe. This is a large area with air and water. If the miners are within this area and used their headlamps sparingly they could still have light and water. Conditions would not be comfortable, but bearable and they could live several days.
All coal miners are taught rescue and survival techniques and what to do in emergency situations within a mine. If all procedures were followed the men have a good chance of still being OK.
Company Pres. Bob Murray has hosted a number of press conferences at the bottom of the mine road where it meets SR-31 in Huntington Canyon. This area has become a zoo of media and representatives from around the world. Many of them say they are here for the duration and will await the outcome of this event. Others say they will come back and forth to keep abreast of the happenings at the mine.
The outcome will continue to be in question for several days. The drilling of the holes will take a considerable amount of time and it is just a waiting game from here on out.
Murray said "I appreciate the interest of America on behalf of these families. I have taken time with the families to keep them informed of the rescue effort. We will be taking a son and a brother of the trapped miners underground to view the conditions there, and they will be able to report back to their families. We have only two concerns at this time, the welfare of the miners and the welfare of the families. We have good news and we are making progress. There are rescue activities on the surface and in the mine. We are drilling a 2.5 inch hole in the area where we know the miners are trapped. We have cautioned all along when you set a drill rig with a helicopter by GPS it can be inaccurate. We may find that we have drilled into coal instead of an open area. We are trying to position a drill hole to intersect the open cavity. The other hole is an 8 5/8 inch hole. This drill rig can drill within a fraction of an inch. It is positioned right on the place above where the miners are located. This mountain has a 23 degree slope. Within the mine, rescue efforts have resumed. The seismic activity has decreased."
The mine is using timbers, cables and jacks in an effort to shore up the rescue path. Work is continuing around the clock.
Richard Stickler, assistant secretary of labor, said, "We have been working hand in hand with the mining company. The underground efforts were suspended for a time due to seismic activity, but they have since resumed."
A candlelight vigil was held in Huntington last evening and the community is rallying around the families.
Thurs. Aug. 9 noon
Richard Stickler began the Thursday press conference with an update. He said, "We are working as one team, with one goal. The Emery County Sheriff"s Office, the mine operator, the State of Utah, and MSHA are working with a common goal. The safety of the rescue workers is of the utmost concern.
"The family briefing was held this morning, and it was done by two family members, a son and a brother, of those trapped. Both have experience as miners, they went underground with us yesterday and on the surface. This morning they flew over the drilling site with Mr. Murray. These family members did an effective job reporting to the families. We are doing our best to be responsive to the families. We have been explaining the facts in English and in Spanish.
"We have made significant progress in advancement. We have gone 180 feet on the number one entry. We are at crosscut 120. The crosscuts are 130 feet apart. There has been no significant seismic activity. There is noise in the roof with bumps and rocks breaking above which is typical for a mine in the Rocky Mountains.
"Some of the areas above this mine contain 2,000 feet of cover. Where these miners are located, we originally estimated the cover was 1,500 feet over the miners according to topographical maps. Since then the survey locations for the two holes have been determined that the 2.5 inch hole cover is 1,869 feet. At 8:30 a.m. they had drilled through 1,460 feet. The 8.5 inch hole has a cover of 1,886 feet, and at 8:30 this morning, they were down 355 feet. We have made significant progress and we hope to make similar progress today. Our backup plans include having drill bits and spare drills where they can be accessed immediately.
"We have all the resources here. We are working very hard, and it is slower than originally anticipated. We have timbers and metal props and chain link fence to protect miners from bumps which could cause ribs to blow out. The blockage in the main entry is material which was forced off the walls. At the 120 crosscut, we can see openings on each side. Some have filled to the roof with material from the walls," concluded Stickler.
Congressman Jim Matheson said, "The experts and professionals are handling this situation. We want to make sure they have all the resources here. The community response has been incredible."
John Baza, Division of Oil, Gas and Mining director, said, "Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. is in Huntington with the families. We are hoping this mine rescue occurs quickly and effectively. We are coordinating with the governor and state officials. The Governor is concerned about the families, and he has had staff members there with them. They are providing whatever state resources are available for the families. The Governor provided the helicopter for an overflight of the drilling for Mr. Murray and the two family members. The nation is behind this effort. President Bush called the Governor yesterday and offered his support. The nation is praying for us. Don"t give up hope. Let"s press forward and get these men out."
UtahAmerican Energy owner Bob Murray said, "The recovery of the miners is my responsibility. There are men at the mine who have gone for four days without sleep. The men want to stay and keep working. That"s the kind of support and professionalism they have shown. The miners are determined to get to their brothers.
"The rescue has gone smoothly with MSHA and our company. We have worked through every issue. No mistakes have been made in the recovery. It"s just too slow." stated Murray. He went on to reiterated the progress of the rescue efforts.
"At the rate of drilling We should arrive in six hours, at the cavity. The first drill was positioned by helicopter. There are other ways to steer the drill but it may not come out where we want it to be, and we would have to start over," continued Murray.
"The 8.5 inch drill has now completed the installation of the directional motor. This should speed up the drilling, and would reach the cavity by late tomorrow evening. The underground efforts have cleared 128 feet. There are massive amounts of protection involved, but we must do this. We don"t want to injure the rescuers, we can"t allow that. In the initial cave-in, all the equipment was lost. We predict we can move 100 feet a shift. At this rate it will take six-seven days to reach the miners if the rubble extends all the way back to them. Let me emphasize to you, even if we don"t get to them, this doesn"t hurt their welfare because the bore hole will provide a communication system. The focus is on the families."
The equipment is ready to go when they get to the cavity. Sound equipment will be lowered down the bore hole.
Rob Moore, UtahAmerican Inc., said, "The rescue efforts continue to move along. We have backup equipment available on stand-by for drilling. Spare parts are also available. We have people around the clock on the drilling effort. The directional drilling equipment has been hooked up and can more accurately hit the target area. The communication equipment includes three two-inch video cameras. Two are there on site now that have a 36 inch range of vertical viewing only. The third camera is being delivered by the Governors office, and is coming in from California.
"The first device that will be lowered down the bore hole will be the communication device and it will emit a beeping sound. Three thousand feet of cable have been tested and it will work with all three cameras. We will be able to communicate with the miners through this device," stated Moore.
Moore said the miners have been taught to get a roof bolt and beat on a roof bolt which has already been installed in the roof. This noise will travel some distance and attract attention from the rescuers. The miners can still have use of their head lamps and can communicate with those as well. The lights last 12 hours. The temperature in the mine is about 58 degrees. The mine still has not released the names of the miners to protect the privacy of the families.
"The families are amazingly upbeat and all communication is in Spanish and English. The families have expressed their appreciation to the company for keeping the names private," said Murray.
Friday morning:
At the 10 a.m. press conference, Richard Stickler, assistant secretary for MSHA started the press conference with a report on the 8 5/8ths inch drill hole. It is down 1,262 feet at this time. On the underground rescue process the miners have advanced 400 feet in the number one entry. "Those efforts are continuing with hope and faith. The attitude of these workers is just tremendous. We have all the resources you can think of. About 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, the small drill hole broke through. A microphone was fed down the hole. We monitored the microphone and there was no response from any of the miners. The drilling of the large hole was suspended at this time to listen for the miners. We continued to draw air for analysis and took three samples.
"At 12:10 a.m. there was 20.5 percent oxygen. At 1:15 a.m. it was 20.6 percent oxygen; at 1:25 a.m. there was 20.6 oxygen. The three air analysis confirmed there was a least 20.5 percent oxygen. But, then we saw a change in the air quality readings. We believe the drill hole drifted into the abandoned workings which have been sealed.
"The air analysis at 1:55 a.m. was 7.6 percent oxygen. This reading is similar to the readings of a sealed area. At 2:10 a.m. the reading was 7.8 percent oxygen. The methane reading was .01 percent. The carbon monoxide reading was 180 parts per million. These readings are similar to those of a sealed in area. Perhaps the drill hole drifted into a sealed area," said Stickler.
A survey instrument will be placed at the bottom of the hole to further investigate the area where the hole was drilled. This survey equipment will determine if it ended up in a sealed area or an active area.
"We still have hope and the families are still hopeful," said Stickler. "We are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of the rescue workers. These are our primary goals and what we are focused on at this time."
Rob Moore, vice president for Utah American Inc. said things are continuing to move forward. "The miners involved in the rescue have supportive attitudes and are doing an amazing job. The men and women are enthusiastic and hustling. They are anxious and eager to get to the miners. The 8 5/8ths inch hole is moving fairly well."
"We are making good progress. There is a better chance of hitting an open section with the larger hole," said Moore.
A normal oxygen level within a mine is between 20 and 25 percent. Below 15 percent oxygen is difficult to sustain life.
Saturday afternoon:
The latest briefing on the Crandall Canyon mine cave-in that took place last Monday trapping six miners from Castle Valley took place at about 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the mines entrance in Huntington Canyon. Overnight (about 11 p.m. Friday) the crews were able to finish the 8 5/8th inch hole and drilled into a mine cavern that had about five and a half feet of survival space.
Meanwhile crews began pumping compressed air into the mine via the two and a half inch hole that was opened up on Thursday.
Richard Stickler, assistant labor secretary of MSHA, said that since the last briefing (Friday night at 6:30 p.m.) mine and government officials had held two family meetings to give the families important information that has been obtained. Stickler said the clean up on entry one has progressed to approximately 520 feet.
"We have from gone from cross cut 120 to cross cut 124," he said. "We are not progressing as fast as we would like to. It"s a slow, difficult process. We are pushing forward as fast as we can but we are assuring the safety of the rescue workers as we are doing so."
He told the press that after the 8 5/8th inch hole was drilled and secured at about 3 a.m. the drilling crew attempted to signal the trapped miners.
"We left the drill in, and pounded on it, but didn"t get any response from the miners," said Stickler. "At that point we withdrew the drill and by 7 a.m. that was complete. At 8:15 am, we started dropping the video camera down to get an image of the bore hole and tunnel. The hole came in very close underground where we had projected it would enter the mine. When we dropped the camera down, we could could see wire mesh and a five and a half foot void. On the floor there was two feet of rubble mixed with some water."
Mike Glasson, Utah American Energy is responsible for the drilling efforts he also talked with the reporters at the press conference for the first time during the crisis about the operations.
"Miners have been trained to use a certain method of communications when they are trapped," he said. "They are taught to rap three times on any nearby metal. They can use a hammer or a wrench or anything they have." Glasson said drilling crews tried signaling the miners numerous times and even shut down all the equipment around the rig to make sure they could hear any response from below. They heard nothing.
Stickler pointed out the images from the camera were not as good as they would have liked,because it is cylindrical in nature and while the vertical lens (able to see down) worked there were difficulties with the horizontal images because they were being dirtied by water and dirt that were washing over them from the bore hole.
"We withdrew the camera and we are now installing a casing or a liner on the bore hole to protect the camera. We plan to drop the camera back into the mine as soon as this casing is in place. The horizontal lens will look out into the mine tunnel to determine the conditions there. The good thing is that we know the conditions into where we have drilled are much better than where the horizontal crews are clearing the tunnels toward the trapped miners location."
Stickler also pointed out, because of some misconceptions, that the roof did not cave-in but that the walls in the tunnels are what buckled and that is the rubble that the horizontal rescue teams are trying to clear away.
"We are using the large drill hole to the best of our advantage," he said. Stickler said that the vertical video that had been taken had been shown to the families of the miners who are gathered at Canyon View Junior High in Huntington.
"I"d like to point out that all of the family members have been supportive," he stated. "We have liaison and trained individuals and pastors to be responsive to the family. When we showed the family the video and they saw the 5.5 void, they were somewhat encouraged. It has been has a long, drawn out process but they are supporting each other and they are remarkably strong," said Stickler.
Stickler said the teams are still evaluating any new alternatives they have for rescuing the men too. They have considered drilling a larger hole and using a capsule (one that could carry a man) but that would take a great deal of time. However they aren"t ruling anything out. "We are drilling on such a steep incline that we need to see what the advantages would be to do that," he said.
When questioned about a bigger hole Glasson pointed out that any larger bore hole would require a much bigger rig and that could be a problem because of where it would have to be located on the steep mountainside.
Robert Murray CEO of Murray Energy and the parent company of Utah American Energy which is owner of the mine said he can see everyone is doing their best, but that he is disappointed in the speed of the progress being made in rescuing the miners.
"I am disappointed in the pace of the rescue effort," he stated. "We have made no mistakes in our plans but the seismic forces have not settled down and that has slowed the process." Murray pointed out that crews had encountered a "sled" that is used to carry cables in the mine yesterday as they cleared away rubble. He said that is a good sign because that equipment is used behind where the miners would have been working (300-500 feet) and means they are approaching the trapped miners position. "We have 69,000 cubic feet of air moving into the mine but it is impossible to determine how much of it is getting to them, "stated Murray. "One good thing is when the bore hole went down they found good water. If the air is good there, we remain optimistic."


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October 31, 2013
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Kamiakin High School Auditorium
600 N. Arthur St., Kennewick, WA
The Kamiakin High School Drama Club presents their 2013/2014 season opener: "Up the Down Staircase", based on the best-selling novel by Bel Kaufman.
"Up the Down Staircase" is the funny and touching story of a committed, idealistic teacher who fights against school bureaucracy to reach her working-class students in 1960s New York City.
Directed by Christopher Hamilton
When: Thursday 10/31/13 at 7pm, Saturday 11/2/13 at 2pm and 7pm
Where: Kamiakin High School Auditorium, 600 N. Arthur St., Kennewick, WA 99336
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