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- This article is about the character in the actual series. For the character in the film, see Yue.
|"It gave me life. Maybe I can give it back."
|— Yue talking about the Moon Spirit.[1]
Yue was the sixteen-year-old daughter of Chief Arnook and princess of the Northern Water Tribe. After the death of Tui, the Moon Spirit, during the Siege of the North, she sacrificed her life to replace it, and became the new Moon Spirit.[1]
Early life
Yue was born with an unknown illness; as an infant, she was still and quiet, as though asleep, and her parents feared she would die. As her condition was critical and the tribe's healers – including Yugoda – could not cure her, Arnook prayed to the Moon Spirit in desperation and placed her in the tribe's Spirit Oasis. The Moon Spirit gifted her with part of its own life force, saving her life and turning her hair white as a side effect. Thus, her parents named her Yue, for the moon.[1] Sometime prior to Team Avatar's arrival at the Northern Water Tribe, it was arranged that Yue would marry a young, egotistical warrior named Hahn who carved a betrothal necklace for her to mark their engagement.[2] However, Yue did not really love him, and consented to the marriage only to stay in line with her people's customs.[3]
Meeting Team Avatar
Upon arriving at the Northern Water Tribe, Sokka was smitten with her, taken by her beauty at first sight. He first engaged in conversation with the young princess during the joint celebration of the arrival of Avatar Aang and Yue's sixteenth birthday. After awkwardly flirting with her, the two soon began to arrange meetings.[2] These included riding on Appa and taking walks together. Although affection budded between the two, Yue was bound in an arranged marriage to Hahn, who had more love for her high status than for Yue herself. He boasted once to Sokka that "she [came] with the most perks". Sokka and Yue came to realize their love for each other, but she could not bear to continue their meetings because they conflicted so strongly with her responsibilities to her tribe. Sokka eventually became angered when Yue insisted that being together was "wrong" and that it was her duty to marry Hahn for her people, to which Sokka replied that she was not marrying her people. Both of their feelings persisted, and during Admiral Zhao's siege of the Northern Water Tribe, Sokka was ordered by Arnook to act as Yue's bodyguard.[3]
Yue aided Aang in entering the Spirit World, by leading him and Katara to the Spirit Oasis.[3] Later, when Aang had been captured by Zuko, she accompanied Katara and Sokka as they tracked the two of them down on Appa. Upon their return to the Spirit Oasis, they were confronted by Zhao, who fatally struck the Moon Spirit's mortal form, leaving all waterbenders powerless without the moon's influence. Iroh, who appeared on scene, saw that she had been touched by the Moon Spirit. He reminded Yue of this, and she once again acted dutifully to her tribe, sacrificing herself in order to give back the life that the Moon Spirit had given her as a newborn. Her sacrifice was made against Sokka's wishes, but in the end, the young warrior did not stop her. She placed her hands onto the fish, closed her eyes, and died in Sokka's arms. Her spirit appeared before him shortly after, wearing a long white gown. She whispered, "Goodbye, Sokka. I will always be with you," and the two shared a final kiss before she vanished completely.[1]
After death
Several times following her death, Yue's influence on Sokka became apparent. While in the Foggy Swamp, Sokka, under the swamp's spiritual influence, hallucinated about her. The hallucination of Yue angrily told him that he failed to protect her, reflecting the guilt he felt about her death.[4] During his time in the Si Wong Desert, Sokka directly referred to the moon as Yue while in an intoxicated state brought about by drinking cactus juice.[5]
When Sokka and Suki nearly kissed while crossing the Serpent's Pass, a waning gibbous moon was visible in the background, alluding to Yue's presence, and Sokka's memory of Yue's death prompted him to refuse the kiss, while acting overly protective of Suki. While looking for leads as to disappearances surrounding the full moon, Sokka, in response to Toph's suggestion that the Moon Spirit might be harming people, reacted with anger, declaring that the Moon Spirit was "a gentle, loving lady who rules the skies with compassion and lunar goodness", showing that he still cared deeply for Yue.[6] While with Zuko on the way to the Boiling Rock, Sokka mentioned that "[his] first girlfriend turned into the moon."[7]
Yue was able to provide more tangible assistance to Team Avatar after Aang was struck down by Azula's lightning during the Coup of Ba Sing Se. Yue took it upon herself to meet the Avatar in the Spirit World. She informed him of the damage that had taken place to the Avatar Spirit and explained how to return to his body, further instructing him to seek out the past four Avatars while avoiding Koh, the Face Stealer.[8] She later appeared to Aang once more to encourage him not to lose hope and to continue fighting. Yue subsequently assisted him in his impressive feat of waterbending to get himself to safety, utilizing her powers as the Moon Spirit.[9]
In one of the few accurate scenes from a play that parodied the Avatar's journey, the Yue character was presented as only woman who had ever taken Sokka's mind off food, before floating away on a crescent moon prop. In the audience, Sokka wept as Suki looked on in confusion, as Sokka had never told the full story of Yue. Sokka shushed her, still crying, showing that he still cared for Yue.[10]
Yue was kind, sweet, and gentle. She had a deep sense of loyalty and duty to her tribe. She offered hope to others, and was courageous enough to sacrifice her own life to save the Moon Spirit and the Water Tribe. Along with her compassion, however, Yue also hid a great deal of guilt over being openly affectionate toward Sokka while engaged to Hahn.[3] She was highly spiritual, referencing the Moon and Ocean Spirits several times.[1][2][3] It was also hinted that she had a serious side, as she glared at Momo when he tried to catch a sacred koi in the Spirit Oasis. Despite her affinity for the spirits, Yue has shown to be unfamiliar with the Avatar's spiritual power, as she was visibly concerned Aang was in danger the moment he meditated into the Spirit World.[3]
Yue did not possess any waterbending ability during her life, though after becoming the Moon Spirit, she took over the spirit's abilities and became a waterbender, capable of Avatar-level techniques.[1] Just after renewing Aang's faith, she helped him to safety by enlarging the wave he had created to carry him to shore.[9]
- Main article: Yue's relationships
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Book One: Water (水)
Book Two: Earth (土)
Escape from the Spirit World
Book Three: Fire (火)
- "Yue" (月) means "moon" in Mandarin Chinese.
- Yue's appearance as the Moon Spirit is very similar to that of Chang'e (嫦娥), the Goddess of the Moon in Chinese mythology.
- When Yue became the Moon Spirit, her betrothal necklace vanished.
- After Zhao killed the Moon Spirit, everything turned gray, except for Yue's eyes which remained blue, showing the life force of Tui inside of her.[1]
- Yue was the first character whose death was shown on screen; the second was Aang, though he was revived soon after.
- Yue is one of the only four characters shown as a newborn on either Avatar: The Last Airbender or The Legend of Korra. The others are Rohan, Hope, and Aang in a flashback.
- Aside from the elderly, Yue was the only white-haired character in the series.
- Yue was one of the few people belonging to the Water Tribe whose name did not have an "uh" sound.
- Including Tui's death in "The Siege of the North, Part 2" and Aang's fatal injury sustained in "The Crossroads of Destiny", from which they both were resurrected shortly thereafter, Yue was the second of eight characters to have been observed dying or being murdered in the original series. In chronological order, the others were Tui, Chin, Jet, Aang, Roku, Fang, and Combustion Man.
- Tui and Yue both died in the same episode, with Yue sacrificing herself to resurrect Tui, thus becoming the new incarnation of the Moon Spirit.
- She was the only known person to have life given to them by a spirit.
- There is a bay off the coast of Republic City which bears Yue's name.
|Preceded by
|Tribal Princess
| Succeeded by
Unknown, eventually Eska
|Preceded by
|Moon Spirit
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Angkor Archaeological Park
Earth : Asia : Southeast Asia : Cambodia : Angkor Archaeological Park
Angkor Archaeological Park, located in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.
Stretching over some 400 square kilometers, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire of the 9th to the 15th centuries, including the largest pre-industrial city in the world. The most famous are the Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations.
Angkor Archaeological Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. At the same time, it was also placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to looting, a declining water table, and unsustainable tourism. UNESCO has now set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.
Angkor itself has no accommodations and few facilities; the nearby town of Siem Reap, just 6 km. south, is the tourist hub for the area.
The temples of Angkor are highly symbolic structures. The foremost Hindu concept is the temple-mountain, where the temple is built as a representation of the mythical Mount Meru: this is why so many temples, including Angkor Wat itself, are surrounded by moats, built in a mountain-like pyramidal shape and topped by precisely five towers, representing the five peaks of Mount Meru. The linga (phallus), representing the god Shiva, was also critical and while the lingas themselves have largely gone, linga stands (carved, table-like blocks of stone) can be found in many if not most rooms in the temples. There was also a political element to it all: most kings wanted to build their own state temples to symbolize their kingdom and their rule.
While early Angkor temples were built as Hindu temples, Jayavarman VII converted to Mahayana Buddhism c. 1200 and embarked on a prodigious building spree, building the new capital city of Angkor Thom including Bayon, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan and many more as Buddhist structures. However, his successor Jayavarman VIII returned to Hinduism and embarked on an equally massive spree of destruction, systematically defacing Buddhist images and even crudely altering some to be Hindu again. Hinduism eventually lost out to Buddhism again, but the (few) Buddha images in the temples today are later Theraveda additions.
One element that continues to mystify archaeologists is the baray, or water reservoir, built in a grand scale around Angkor: for example, the West Baray is a mind-boggling 8 km by 2.3 km in size. While it has long been assumed that they were used for irrigation, some historians argue that their primary function was political or religious. Not a single outlet is found in this reservoir even if it is inspected by eye or by NASA image scanning. Today, the moat around Angkor and the West Baray still contains water, but the rest have dried up.
As you tour the temples, you will see certain mythical figures and other motifs cropping up repeatedly.
Angkor is hot and sticky throughout the year, but the peak season is November to February, when the weather is dry and temperatures are coolest (25-30°C). The flip side is that the temples are packed, especially around Christmas/New Year's, and hotel rates are at their highest. March to May is brutally hot, with temperatures reaching 40°C. June to October is the rainy season, and outlying temples and the roads leading to them can turn into quagmires of mud. However, this is also when the temples are at their quietest, and it's still often possible to do a good half-day round of sightseeing before the rains start in the afternoon.
Get in
Angkor is located about 20 minutes to the north, by car or motorbike, from central Siem Reap. See the Siem Reap article for details on getting there.
Get around
Tour buses feature guided, air-conditioned comfort but also are subject to large crowds and lack of options. Be sure you know which temples are being visited as some of the larger buses only go to the 2 or 3 main tourist attractions, and leave out important "secondary" sights. The cost is ~US$25-$70/day including driver and guide.
Cars with drivers can be hired for single or multiple days. While all drivers are familiar with the area and happy to suggest good routes, most speak little English and are not actual tour guides. For an actual licensed tour guide, the charge varies from US$45 per day to US$50 for a driver and English speaking guide. It is customary for the drivers to ask for US$5-US$10 extra for trips to further temples such as the those of the Big Circuit, Banteay Srey and more for remote sites like Beng Mealea.
Circa January 2011, the taxi rides purchased from the airport booth to downtown Siem Reap ($7 fixed price) include fliers advertising cars & drivers for Angkor Wat at $30/day. In one experience: The youngish driver from the airport offered to do the same for $25 + free water, and followed through admirably.
Motorbikes (with drivers) can be arranged through any guesthouse for about US$6-$8/day. Again, drivers might ask for more to visit remote ruins. Some drivers can speak a bit of English, and can give you information about Angkor and Cambodian life. Drivers are required to be licensed and must wear their gray numbered vest while traveling within the confines of the Angkor park. The rental of motorbikes without a driver to foreigners in Siem Reap is prohibited; however foreigners can ride motorbikes they've rented elsewhere (e.g., Phnom Penh).
Tuk tuks can be arranged through guesthouses, offering space for one or two travelers. Figure on US$12 for the main Angkor temples, and more for outlying temples. Like the motorbike drivers, they must be licensed, may speak some English, and must wear gray numbered vests while traveling within the park. Add US$3 extra fee if you would like to see sunrise at Angkor Wat. Extra fee is for the tuk tuk driver to start the tour at 5AM instead of 8AM.
Bicycles are another option, though you will spend more time getting from place to place and will have a limited range. They are probably best for visitors planning on returning for several days. Bring sun screen, a good hat, lots of water, a scarf to keep the sun off your neck, and possibly a breathing mask to keep off the dust and motor smoke. The rental is around US$1 per day for a decent bicycle, and quality does vary so check around. As of 2006, there is also an electrical bicycle renting agency near the road to the Angkor. The battery can be exchanged free of charge at several places inside the Angkor. [2008-11-08 update: the electrical bike rental service doesn't seem to be operating anymore]
Horse carriages and even elephants are also available within the park, but only from specific points. For example, elephants travel the route between Bayon and the nearest gate of Angkor Thom.
Electric cars will take you to certain areas for a round-trip price of only $2. They can be found in front of Angkor Wat and the Terrace of the Elephants.
Helicopter flights are another way of seeing Angkor Archaeological Park. You can also visit outlying temples like Banteay Chhmar, Boeng Mealea, Koh Ker, Rolous Group, Phnom Bok & Tonle Sap floating village. Sokha Helicopters [1] have prices starting from US$110 per person for the basic Angkor Wat, Prasart Kravan, Bat Chum, Sras Srang, Pre Rup, Eastern Mebon & Ta Som 12 minutes tour. Flights depart daily next to the Sokha Yellow Balloon on the road from Siem Reap International Airport to Angkor Wat main entrance. Bookings essential and can be made through hotels or travel/tour agents or direct on +855 12 449 555.
Passes are required to enter the Angkor area. They are on sale at the front gate for 1-day ($20), 3-day ($40), or 7-day ($60) intervals. The 3-day pass is valid for any 3 days within a week, while the 7-day pass is valid for any 7 days within a month. If you plan on using your 3 or 7 day pass on non consecutive days, make sure to get the newer version, otherwise you may be given an old one that must be used immediately. Cambodians can enter for free — you shouldn't need to buy a pass for your guide or your driver. If you buy a pass in the evening, you can enter the park after 5PM to view the sunset without it counting as use of a day on your pass. The passes are non-transferable. You will have a photograph taken and printed on your pass to make sure they are non-transferable. Regular checks for the pass are performed at almost all sites within the park, so carry your pass with you at all times, and be certain to buy the passes only from the official Apsara Authority counters, not from other vendors, and definitely not second-hand.
Guides can be hired for about US$20 a day and are available for most major languages. Hiring a guide for at least the first day can help you get orientated to the temples and are particularly useful for finding and explaining the bas-reliefs, which can otherwise be rather overwhelming and/or difficult to understand.
"Ancient Angkor", the guidebook that is hawked at every temple, is surprisingly good. Particularly if you are interested in the carvings on the walls and towers, the book will keep you occupied for hours. If you don't want to pay money to hear a local tell you about the temples in broken English this is a good option. Authored by Michael Freeman and Claude Jacques, the cover price is US$27.95 at bookstores. The brand new copy is amazingly sold by vendors at US$7 only - highly recommended.
The temples can broadly be categorized into four groups:
You can, of course, mix and match freely, but as distances are fairly long, it makes sense to plan ahead and pick sites connected by road. Most car, tuk-tuk or moto drivers will have an itinerary ready if you don't have one in mind, and their expertise may come in handy for arriving at sites a step ahead of the big tour groups.
Angkor Wat
Located six kilometers north of Siem Reap, Angkor Wat is one of the largest of Khmer monuments. Built around the first half of 12th century by King Suryavarman II, the temple's balance, composition and beauty make it one of the finest monuments in the world.
Though 'Wat' is the Khmer (Cambodian) word for temple, the westward orientation of the structure is atypical of temples. Scholars believe that the architecture and sculptures are that of a temple where Lord Vishnu was worshipped but it was also built as a mausoleum for the king after his death.
How to explore
Do your homework first. To enjoy the ruins, read articles on the sites, not just the history but also the spatial relationships and the hierarchy of importance of the ruins. The JASA Office (Japan Apsara Safeguarding Authority) - a Japanese government agency has an information office, the Bayon Information Center in Siem Reap along Sivatha Blvd. (at the back of Hotel Le Meridien Angkor) provides a bird's eye view of the story of Angkor Wat via DVD screenings and display storyboards in English for US$2 and for another US$5, a handy, concise and very enlightening graphic booklet (in color and perfect professional-level English) is available.
The size of the monuments makes it look overwhelming when one encounters it for the first time. The following is one of the suggested plan to explore Angkor Wat. Enter through the west entrance. When you reach the entry tower, walk to the right to get a glimpse of all the five towering gopuras.
Passing the tower and the libraries on both sides of the walkway, climb down the steps towards the left side and get to the water basin. You can catch a glimpse of the temple and its reflection in the water. Go past the basin and reach the left end of the temple.
You would by now have reached the starting point of the famous bas reliefs depicting scenes from various mythological stories and historic events. Walking from left to right you will come across scenes from battle of Ramayana, battle of Mahabharata, army of Suryavarman II, scenes from judgement by Yama (the supreme judge), churning of ocean by demons and gods to get Amrita — the nectar of immortality, Vishnu's victory over demons, victory of Krishna over Bana and other scenes of battle between gods and demons.
Climb the steps to reach the second tier. One can reach the third tier and the central courtyard within by climbing the steps oriented towards any of the four cardinal points. However, it is suggested that the steps on the south (right) be taken, as these have now been fitted with a handrail — particularly useful when descending.
When to visit
The sight of the grand monument towering over the landscape is breath-taking at any time of day. However, to maximise the effect it is suggested that the first trip to Angkor Wat be made in optimal lighting conditions, usually around 1~2PM. Sunrise at Angkor Wat is a also great sight to witness. Hence most of the tourists tend to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore other ruins in the morning and then return to Angkor Wat later in the afternoon. The sun rises behind Angkor Wat and the best colors are seen just before the sun climbs into view. As the position of the sun as it rises varies according to the time of year, do position yourself accordingly. For example, in November-December time when you are facing Angkor Wat, the sun rises on your right hand side. Hence grab a place to the extreme left of the entry tower to see the sunrise. Sunset at Angkor Wat is best viewed either on the top tier or outside the main temple structure.
Angkor Thom
Built in the latter part of the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, Bayon is one of the most widely recognised temples in Siem Reap because of the giant stone faces that adorn the towers of Bayon. There are 54 towers of four faces each, totaling 216 faces. There is still a debate as to who is being depicted in the faces. It could be Avalokiteshvara, Mahayana Buddhism's compassionate Bodhisattva, or perhaps a combination of King Jayavarman VII and Buddha.
How to explore
Bayon's plan can be divided into three levels — the first two are bas-reliefs and the uppermost consists of the central sanctuary. The outer gallery depicts scenes from everyday life and historical events, while the second inner gallery depicts mythical figures and stories. In total, there are more than 1km of bas-reliefs to be viewed in the Bayon.
Enter Bayon from the east. The outer gallery comes into view first. The second gallery is on the next higher level. The third level is where you will encounter many of the famous faces (and tourists). The fact that these stones are exposed to direct light makes it easy to shoot pictures throughout the day, though mid-day sun eliminates shadows. You will find fewer tourists too during this time of day. Elephants are also available to take you from the gate into Bayon for $10 per person (seats are limited and often already pre-booked by the tour groups, but still worth checking out!)
When to visit
The surrounding and the tall towers makes Bayon a bit dark and flat for study and photography near sunrise and sunset. Hence, it is best to visit Bayon when there is plenty of light. 10AM in the morning to around 4 PM in the evening is the stretch most people prefer.
Located to the northwest of the Bayon, the Baphuon is supposed to represent Mount Meru (sacred to Hinduism), and was one of the largest and grandest structures in Angkor. Built into the western face of the Baphuon is a giant reclining Buddha, added in the 16th century after the region converted from Hinduism to Buddhism.
Archaeologists had dismantled the Baphuon to perform renovation when they were interrupted by the civil war; the records for piecing the temple back together were subsequently lost or destroyed. Today the reconstruction work is done, so visitors can nowwalk up to the topmost tier.
Other Angkor Thom sights
The Bayon and Baphuon temples form only part of what was formerly the giant city of Angkor Thom, once thought to hold a population of one million.
In addition to the Bayon and Baphuon temples, the ancient city of Angkor Thom holds a number of other sites of interest:
Little Circuit
In clockwise order, exiting Angkor Thom by the Victory Gate:
Big Circuit
In clockwise order, exiting Angkor Thom by the North Gate:
Roluos group
The ruins here are from the ancient capital of Hariharalaya, dating from the late 9th century and thus predating Angkor itself.
Outlying temples
Souvenirs are also sold in front of all temples. Bargain, but not too hard: many souvenir sellers live within the park and, being banned from farming on their own land, have to resort to this to make a living. Please do not encourage children who pester tourists in the temples themselves to give money or buy postcards. Spread your tourism dollars around--most temples have the same offerings, so buy your souvenirs and gifts for friends back home from several shops, from several temples if possible, especially the less-visited ones.
There are several decent souvenir shops around the old market. The one of the shops called 'Black Garuda' has some original key holders and mobile straps and they donate some of your purchase to land mine victims.
Despite a ban on development or commercial zoning, dozens of small noodle and snack shops have sprung up near the major attractions of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. If you're in the mood, some shopkeepers may be willing to bargain - during summer low season, you can bring the price of a good lunch down to as low as US$1 for a dish and US$0.50 for a drink. (Their flocks of five year old emissaries aren't likely to hold price-cutting authority, though.) You'll also find some local people selling fresh pineapples and mangoes (beautifully cut) for about US$1 a piece. Also try the seasonal toddy palm fruit – a hollow sack as soft as jelly at 4 pieces for $US1 sold at the roadside to Bantay Samre and at temple refreshment stalls.
Soft drinks are hawked by stalls in front of practically every temple. As you might expect, prices are inflated: $1 for a can of soft drink or a cold 1.5L plastic bottle of water is more or less standard, although this can easily be bargained down to half or less.
The area has seen a large increase of hotels and guest houses in 2003, with many new 3 to 4 star places opening up on the road between the airport and Siem Reap. See Siem Reap for hotels and hostels. Camping is not allowed.
Stay safe
By local regulation, motorcycle and tuk-tuk drivers must at all times wear a numbered vest when on the job, which goes a long way towards preventing hassles and scams. However, a disturbing number of rapes continue to happen, especially after dark and in the more secluded temples, so it's unadvised for women to travel alone.
Whilst visiting the temples, beware of off-duty police officers, who are in uniform, that start walking beside you and start showing you around the temples. At this point either say that you would like to see the temples yourself, or agree on a price at the start. Several people have been requested for a fee of over $10 at the end of the temple tour and you are not going to argue with a member of the police force! The official wage for a police officer is very low, so they can easily double their salary by being tourist guides.
Whilst at the temple beware of anyone offering you incense. They will hand you the incense and then "teach" you a blessing. They will then ask for a donation (generally about $10) for the monks and the upkeep of the temple. None of the funds will make it to either of these causes, so it's best just to say a quick "No thank you" when they try to give you the incense in the first place.
Tourists mulling over weather to rent a tour bike – have no fear. Parking is never a problem and not in the warden's wildest dream that a bike parked besides an attraction will get lost or stolen, locked or not. In small temples it surely is easy to park and leave. But what about big sites such as Angkor Wat? Just do it! Bikes are parked across the west entrance and vendors will even compete for your attention to babysit your bike.
Be prepared for vast numbers of peddlers who linger around temples. It may feel difficult or rude to ignore the constant come-ons to buy souvenirs, photocopied guidebooks, t-shirts, and assorted junk, but it can be necessary in order to enjoy your visit in semi-peace.
Stay healthy
Touring the temples is a hot and sweaty job, so bring sunblock and keep yourself well hydrated. Some of the temples, notably the uppermost level of Angkor Wat, require climbs up very steep staircases and are best avoided if you suffer from vertigo or are not fully confident of being able to keep your footing.
Malaria is not endemic around the temple complex; however, it is recommended to seek medical advice before you travel as conditions may change.
Don't feed or approach the monkeys who lurk around some sites: many are ill-tempered and will bite at the slightest provocation.
Some of Angkor's sites were originally built as Hindu temples, while some were built as Buddhist temples, and yet others were converted over the years. Today, most of Angkor's major temples house at least a few Buddha statues (nearly all added later) and draw a steady stream of monks and worshippers. You may be approached for donations, but you are under no obligation to pay unless you actually choose to accept incense sticks or other offerings.
Because these are still holy spaces for the Khmers (Cambodian people), it is best to follow the dress code of "long pants/skirt and covered shoulders." This is the dress code that the Khmers follow when visiting any temple or holy space. Most Khmers are non-confrontational so this rule is not strictly enforced, but wearing inappropriate clothing sends a message of disrespect. A good rule of thumb is "Would I wear this to my own house of worship?" If not, it may be poor etiquette to wear it to someone else's holy site. As an added benefit, long pants and covered shoulders provide better protection from the sun, insects, and brambles when walking around and between the sites.


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A 48-hour co-ed softball tournament, which will include night games, is planned for July 5-7 in Brewster.
"The purpose of the event is to bring more things back to Brewster," organizer Anthony Ruiz said. "The proceeds from the event will go toward future events and community functions. We are in need of more teams for this great event."
Those wishing to participate can contact Ruiz at 509-683-2238.
"The idea is actually an old one," Ruiz said. "A guy by the name of Lester McCullough actually ran the tournament in the early '90s.
"He coached sports at Brewster and lived in town all of his life. He loved Brewster and the school.
"So, he got this idea of a 48-hour tournament and other events like the Brewster Heights Packing basketball tournament, to help the school's athletic program. I would like to change that a little and make it more of a community event so it will help raise funds for future events and community activities."
Ruiz doesn't have a specific amount he wants to raise, but wants to continue running the tournament as long as he can.
"There will be three fields that will be used, but only one that is lighted," he said. "I would like to try to get everyone a night game if possible. There will also be men's and women's home run derbies. I am trying to get sponsorships right now so I can purchase prizes for other games that are more kid oriented so it can be a weekend long family event."
Ruiz wants the tournament to succeed if only to give youth in the area something to look forward to.
"When I was a kid growing up in Brewster, there was always something going on and always something to do," he said. "I hope this is a start to bringing more activities to Brewster and helping it become the vacation and weekend destination it once was."
Another summer activity in need of teams is a summer basketball league in June, Ruiz said.
"I would love to get some teams from Omak and Okanogan to come play in the league," he said.
"Games are held on Tuesday and Thursday nights and on Sundays," Ruiz said. "It is a men's league, but ages are 16 and up and women can play as well. We have only gotten a few women playing, but they are allowed."
Chandler Smith of Brewster was named Most Valuable Player in leading the Region team with a game-high 15 points past the Metro team, 76-64, at the 20th annual Jack Blair Memorial Classic May 29 in Post Falls, Idaho.
The victory was only the second time in the history of the tournament where the regional team, comprised of players outside of the Greater Spokane League, defeated the Metro squad from Spokane.
Smith, a junior, hit four 3-pointers for the Region team, which made 10 in all at Post Falls High School. The 6-foot guard, who's getting Division I college attention, also shrugged off the long drive (3 ½ hours one way) and pulled down 7 rebounds and blocked 2 shots.
"We shot the ball very well and played great defense," Smith said to the Spokesman Review. "Playing with the best is fun. We have great girls here. And the atmosphere. It was a great game."
Smith was the unanimous selection as the game's most valuable player.
Mead junior Delany Junkermier was named the most inspirational player.
The "A&B" Football Report by Dave Tuengel arrived over the weekend, chock full of interesting information for the 1B, 2B and 1A football ranks.
No teams from this region were listed in his Top 15 1A or Top 10 1B or 2B rankings.
Tuengel also is writing a blog at davetuengel.blogspot.com.
Cashmere is ranked No. 4, Quincy No. 11 and Cascade No. 13 from the Caribou Trail League.
King's is ranked No. 1 followed by Royal in 1A.
Lind-Ritzville-Sprague is No. 1 in B-11 and Liberty Christian No. 1 in B-8 football.
Cusick is No. 2 and Almira/Coulee-Hartline is No. 4 in B-8.
Tuengel reminds us that the 19th Earl Barden Football Classic is Wednesday, June 19 at East Valley High School in Yakima.
The West won last year, 34-28, in overtime.
The tentative roster for the East included Fabian Alvarez (WR/DB) and Derek Darlington (OL/LB) of Cascade, Mahliek Roberts (RB/DB) and Dylan Tarver (OL/DL) of Cashmere and Armando Tafoya (OL/LB) of Quincy.
North Cascades Athletic Club is putting in pickleball, basketball and more tennis courts at its facility, 568 Pine St., in Omak.
Pickleball may be a new sport to many in this area.
Coming on the heels of the construction is registration for the fifth annual national pickleball tournament planned in conjunction with the Sun City Festival on Nov. 11-17 in Buckeye, Ariz.
Pickleball is a court sport played on a doubles badminton-sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center.
It is played with a polymer ball slightly smaller than a wiffle ball and paddles made of wood or composite material. The game can be played indoors or outdoors, is easy for beginners to learn, but is capable of becoming a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
Jim Townsend of Okanogan will be playing in the Columbia Basin River Dogs baseball program this summer.
He will be competing in the senior-division.
Townsend is staying busy this summer also playing basketball.
The hoopsters played last week shorthanded in the Chelan tournament, beating Bellevue Christian on Friday, topping Cascade on Saturday, then falling to Ephrata.
Earlier this spring, Okanogan beat Seattle Christian, but lost by 4 to Eastmont, High School coach Mike Carlquist said.
"It was good because we had some young kids who played well," the coach said.
On the fishing front, if you like muskies there are a few more in Curlew Lake.
I hear 400 recently were planted at the large lake.
News from state tournaments trickled into The Chronicle after the Memorial Day weekend and the May 29 issue was published.
That includes the Lake Roosevelt softball team.
"Things didn't go well at state for the Lady Raiders," coach Jamie Lezard said. "We got beat out in two games (28-2 to Pe Ell and 19-1 to Asotin). We did not play to the team's abilities at all. Just had a bad day."
The team batted .250 in the first game. Key Fasthorse received for sportsmanship award.
In the second game, the Raiders hit .333. Ashley Lezard won the sportsmanship award.
"The team is very young and got its first taste at state fastpitch," the coach said. "We will be back."
The 24th annual North Country Car Club Car Show and Cruise-in is planned for June 15 at the Tonasket Comancheros rodeo grounds.
Gates open at 9 a.m.
There is a new category this year – rat rod.
Also new is the cruise-in, which allows anyone to bring a vehicle into the grounds free of charge to show, but not judge.
There will be vendor booths, a silent auction and lunch.
More in next week's paper.
Lee Morrison of Okanogan is waiting to sign a contract, but he's slated to compete against Julian Erosa (10-1) in a mixed martial arts fight Saturday, July 6, at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.
The winner will compete for the Cagesport 145-pound title Aug. 23 against Drew 'The Eternal Fire" Brokenshire.
The North Central ATV Club will get together for a meeting at 7 p.m. June 14 at the Conconully Community Hall, 219 Main St., Conconully.
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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas on Monday finally condemned last Thursday's abduction of three Israeli youth by Palestinian terrorists. But, can Israel take seriously the belated condemnation?
First, it should be noted that Abbas also condemned Israel's military efforts to find and rescue the kidnapped boys, thereby drawing moral equivalence between the abduction and Israel's reaction to it.
Abbas' remarks echoed a statement issued a day earlier by his foreign ministry, which accused Israel of launching a "fierce attack against the Palestinian people," and all but justified the abduction of the three Jewish youths because they are "settlers" whose presence in Judea and Samaria is "illegal."
Even more egregious were the celebratory expressions from bodies and institutions affiliated with the Abbas regime.
The state-run Palestinian newspaper Al-Hayat Al-Jadida on Sunday featured a large World Cup logo, just as it has every day since the international sporting event began. But Sunday's logo was a little different.
Instead of the 2014 World Cup logo of three hands holding the globe, the Palestinian paper displayed three hands holding three people with their own hands in the air in surrender. And instead of the name "Brasil" below the logo, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida printed "Khalil" - the Arabic name for Hebron, near where the three boys were abducted.
The official Facebook page for Abbas' ruling Fatah movement went a step further, featuring a cartoon depicting the three abducted Jewish boys as rats being baited by what appears to be a Palestinian fishing pole (pictured).
And really, none of this should come as much of a surprise. Because despite what he says in English while under pressure, Abbas is on record as supporting efforts to take Israeli hostages in order to free jailed Palestinian terrorists.
In a 2011 interview with Palestinian Authority TV, Abbas said, "Hamas kidnapped a soldier (Gilad Shalit) and managed to keep him for five years - that's a good thing."
Jibril Rajoub, a senior aide to Abbas, said as recently as January of this year, "If Hamas wants to kidnap soldiers… we encourage them. When they kidnapped Shalit we congratulated them."
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Pergamino and Venado Tuerto, Argentina
Tuesday. Jan. 30
As we left Pergamino, I saw many large fields that were planted in double crop soybeans. The prairie Pampas is too flat to use tile drainage because there are inadequate ditches to dump into. Some small fields were flooded out. We entered the providence of Santa Fe at 9:15 a.m. The view was - more of the same Pampas prairie. Once again, we saw lots of double crop soybeans. We saw several fields of seed corn, and it was usually planted under center pivot irrigation systems. We drove past a Morgan seed facility (I believe this is Mycogen now). We hardly ever saw farm buildings. Houses and buildings are few and far between, and those that are there are hidden in small groves of trees.
Farm Visit #2
This farm is 1,400 hectares (3,459 acres). Two family members own the property and have a manager to operate it. Rotation is soybeans-corn-wheat-double crop soybeans. The farm has 250 Holstein milking dairy cows and 20% of the land is devoted for dairy production. They have no-tilled everything for about 6 to 7 years. Because of the warm climate, seed emergence is not a problem with no-till. Again, this farm is farmed with custom equipment. They said 50% of the area is custom planted and 80% is custom combined. Although they had some alfalfa, they said it is not common since they went to soybeans-corn and the use of fertilizer quite a few years ago (similar to the Corn Belt history).
I finally learned what they call what looks like Canada thistle. They are called Cardos Thistles. We continued to see them along the roadsides. They said they need 7 tons/hectare (111 bushels/acre) of corn to breakeven. Land prices in this area are $3,500 to $4,000/hectare ($1,416 to $1,618/acre). He said prices got as high as $7,000/hectare ($2,832/acre) when soybean prices were high. He belongs to a group of 1,200 farmers called CREA. They have 13 groups, and they visit someone's farm once a month to analyze his business.
All grain on this farm is trucked to Rosario. He said it costs him the same to take a ton of soybeans to Rosario as it costs a ship to haul a ton of soybeans from Rosario to China. It costs him $3/metric ton (8¢/bushel) to truck to Venado Tuerto (his nearest town). Then it costs $11/ton (30¢/bushel) to haul 100 miles to Rosario.
He is paying about $2.50 to $2.80/liter for Roundup ($9.46 to $10.60/gallon). He uses his own Roundup seed with no tech fees. Most farmers that we talked to said this is a common price and practice in Argentina. He said his input costs are $90 to $100/hectare ($36.42 to $40.46/acre). Yield average is around 3 tons (44.6 bushels/acre). Moisture at harvest is typically 17% to 18% for both corn and soybeans.
He says his breakeven yield is 1.7 tons (25.3 bushels/acre). The farm is 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) from Venado Tuerto. The road was sand all the way, and this was typical as soon as you left the highway throughout the Pampas.
He applies 50 to 60 kilograms (110 to 132 lbs.) of nitrogen fertilizer/acre and 70 to 100 kilograms (154 to 220 lbs.) of phosphorus/acre. The Pampas soils are high in potash and very little potash is used. He uses some sulfur and tries to return the nutrients taken by the crop. Soil tests are taken the same as U.S. and his pH is around 6.0 to 6.2. The manager's name is David Mathew. He took us to the farmhouse where we met the owner. She was 89 years old and came to Argentina from Britain in 1934 as young girl when her father settled the farm. She has to go to the nearby village to get her mail and the daily paper. She said the economy was very unstable until about 1988 or 1989 when the government changed from military rule. She said it is much more stable now that the peso is tied to the U.S. dollar.
The manager, Dave Mathews, has been with this farm for seven years. He has an ag engineering degree and farms additional land himself and for his family.
They are planting no-till. Corn (maze) and wheat were their main crops 25 years ago and 40% to 50% of the farm was in pastures. This farm had a sandy loam soil texture. He said the soils in the area get sandier the farther south you go. As we left the farm, the wind became quite steady, and it was very humid with the temperature in the low 90s.
As we drove the roads, we saw lots of kids. School was out for summer vacation from December to March. They get a two-week winter vacation in July.
Farm Visit #3
Afternoon of January 30. We ate lunch at this farm. It was a relatively small farm with many enterprises such as corn, soybeans, small sow herd, small sheep flock, and some chickens. This farmer was well in his 60s. His grandfather developed all of the area farmland in 1912. They all came from Italy. His grandfather brought wood on the ship because there was no wood in the prairie Pampas at that time. He couldn't get off the ship and was sent back to Italy because of yellow fever in the country. He later came back and settled on this farm.
He is trying to earn additional income by having tourist groups come to his farm for a tour and lunch. His son helps him farm, but he has a job in town teaching in order to survive. With the Argentina laws the farm was divided down through the generations and now his first cousin farms about 400 acres across the road. Most of the farms in this area are only 100 to 200 acres and the bigger farms are buying up the smaller farms. He said the Mormon Church owns 5,000 hectares (12,355 acres) across the road. The farmer said the Mormons operate it with custom equipment. The farms in this area receive about 1,013 millimeters (40 inches) of rain/year.
I went into some detail about this stop, not that this individual was a top-notch soybean farmer, because he was not. In fact he was a marginal farmer hanging on by trying to come up with alternative ways to add income to the farm. We were told there are quite a few farmers in the Pampas in similar difficulty. The small U.S. "family farmer" is not the only one with financial stress and concerns about surviving on the farm.
We returned to Venado Tuerto and checked into our hotel. Venado Tuerto's population is about 59,000. A side comment. Most of the retail stores in Argentina including those in Pampas prairie towns open about 10 a.m. Then they all close from about 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and re-open at 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Most people don't eat until 8:30 p.m. or later. Most restaurants don't open for the evening meal until 8:30 p.m.
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Proper care and maintenance is a must for surgical tools like safety scalpels in Provo Orem. They need to be sterilized and disinfected before and after use. When it comes to instruments like scalpel, forceps, retractors etc. it is understandable that they will be used on vital body organs so you must ensure that they are completely germ free and disinfected before you end up using them. If the surgical instruments are cleaned and disinfected properly there is little to no chance of infections.
Correct Use of stainless steel blade in Provo Orem
Proper maintenance of these instruments are required in Provo Orem, and it also increases the life span of the instruments. This results in reducing extra costs like repairs and replacements. Also you need to make sure that the instruments which are disposable are being disposed in a proper way as per the health regulations of Provo Orem. You do not want them to get used by someone else. So ensure that all needles and other disposable surgical instruments are gathered and properly disposed off, since failure to do so will allow microorganisms to spread to and cause further diseases. These are some of the factors which everyone who uses operating room instruments must keep in mind; they will help in ensuring the safety of the patient as well as the other people in the Provo Orem area. Hospitals have proper procedures for disposing off such medical devices as well.
Electrosurgery instead of a Scalpel Cut
The Harmonic Scalpel is a laparoscopic surgical instrument that is changing the way that doctors perform surgery, allowing surgeons to be more efficient during surgery and in part decreasing patients' recovery time.
The all-in-one Harmonic Scalpel is made up of a generator, a cutting instrument, a foot pedal, a hand-switch, and a hand-held ultrasonic transducer; it uses an ultrasound to help it work. Having all of these features allows surgeons to use this scalpel for both open and endoscopic procedures, and for dental, ophthalmic, and many other purposes.
The Harmonic Scalpel is a great asset to the medical world, providing an option for surgeons to help cut back on the number of instruments required to perform a given procedure. Contact your medical provider today to find out if they will be using this scalpel in any upcoming surgeries you may have.
Laprascopy With the Harmonic ScalpelWhere can I locate the history of the surgical scalpel?
Ancient Egyptians used sharpened obsidian for surgery and embalming. I've never heard of using a piece of papyrus. One probably couldn't cut through flesh with papyrus, which is a grass.
Incidentally, I've also heard that plate glass blades are used on occasion in modern times, due to the incredible edge they can be given.There seem to be glass knives made for cutting specimens for microscopy, tough diamond knives have replaced them for the more precise cuts.
Wikisurgery contains an unrivalled amount of operative information in the shape of unique operative scripts and images.
A scalpel may appear alarming at first.
This is a useful safety reaction and should mean that you will learn carefully and steadily.
A small minority of trainees develop an aggressive gung-ho tendency when holding a scalpel.
For fine work with a No 15 blade, hold the scalpel like a pen.
This is the correct way of holding a pen, using a tripod grip.
The three parts of the tripod are the side of the middle finger and the tips of the index and thumb.
Other ways of holding a pen, such as placing it between the sides of the thumb, index and ring finger, are unacceptable.
This grip enables the surgeon to:Flex and extend the digits, so that the scalpel moves in and out during delicate dissections. Rotate the handle of the scalpel with the thumb, so the scalpel can cut small diameter curves.
The most usual grip with a No 10 or 22 blade is as if you are holding a table knife.
The handle rests in the palm of the hand.
The digits and hand are largely on top of the scalpel unlike with the pen grip.
This means that the scalpel can be held close to the surface of the tissues when cutting, without the digits and hand getting in the
way as in the pencil grip.
The grip is quite gentle.
For tougher tissues, such as the skin on the back, grip more firmly and place your index finger on the top of the handle rather than
on the side.
This will let you increase the downward pressure of the blade on the tissue.
For more delicate tissue, hold the handle between the thumb on one side and the four fingertips on the other.
The handle does not touch the hand.
Holding the scalpel in the fist or like a dagger is far too clumsy.
DO NOT dissect with the handle of the scalpel.
You will be concentrating on the site of dissection and may accidentally cut your assistant.
DO NOT hold the scalpel in your hand while using another instrument.
You may accidentally cut the patient as you concentrate on the dissection area.
ALWAYS pass the scalpel to someone else handle first.
Preferrably, place the scalpel in a dish for the scrub nurse to pick out.
DO NOT throw the scalpel down onto the bench (or onto the patient.)
The part of the blade that does the cutting is the curve and not the tip.
This means that you need to drag the curve of the blade across the tissue.
Scratching with the tip of the blade is a beginner's error.
A scalpel with a straight blade should be reserved for stab incisions such as for a drain tube.
You will feel the curved blade cutting into the tissue.
Go slowly and gently at first with repeated strokes in the same place, until you see how much the blade is cutting the tissue.
Brace your hands and fingers so that you make controlled movements without the blade suddenly slipping.
Press harder at the beginnings and ends of incisions to allow for the less efficient cutting action at the tip and the back of the blade.


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October 10, 2008
Obama Battles His Smoking Habit
My maternal grandmother died of lung cancer as a result of a lifetime of smoking cigarettes. My mom kicked her smoking habit when I was a youngster. I hope that Barack Obama finds the inner strength to stop smoking.
Obama recently noted that the odd cigarette helps him cope with the pressure and admitted: "There have been a couple of times when I fell off the wagon and bummed one, and I had to kick it again."
Obama told Men's Health magazine would-be quitters should "eliminate key connections, that first cigarette in the morning, after a meal, or with a drink."
My hope is that Barack Obama wins election to become our president. As such, I want him to have no issues with lung cancer during his time in office. Smoking ain't cool or necessary. Please kick the habit Barack!
4 comments:
- Hey Shae! said...
Yuck. I hope he gets rid of that nasty habit asap and for good.
- October 10, 2008 at 6:25 PM
- Villager said...
Shae - Yeah. The one good thing is that he doesn't smoke in public...
- October 10, 2008 at 6:41 PM
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- November 19, 2008 at 4:42 AM
- Villager said...
Chantix - I give you credit for creative marketing of your product. Good luck. I'm not sure if Obama or his team reads my blog ... but, if so, maybe they will contact you about your product! (smile)...
- November 21, 2008 at 3:42 PM


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Love the pictures. I'm gonna write about the Mets playoff roster and best strategy for facing lefties in the playoffs, so atay tuned. I perceived a bit of doubt about Pedro in your voice through your question about the Mets succeeding if Pedro should succumb to his bothersome calf. I answered your comment on my blog, but let me just add a little more reassurance— Pedro is an ultimate warrior. Even when he is physically not at his best he is more than capable of tricking, fooling, confounding and even dazzling a team for 6 innings come playoff time. I truly believe the Maestro will appear in full garb 11 or 12 days from now!


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Cosmetic Purses with Panache
We all have something that we hang on to for far too long, simply because we love it or it fits our needs perfectly. For me, it's my cosmetic purse. When the inner fabric of my much loved, much used cosmetic bag started to peel off, I held onto it like a child with a favorite toy until it had deteriorated to such an extent that the contents of the purse were covered with tiny little beige fragments of lining, giving my lipstick cases and eye pencils the look of a speckled eggshell. Big enough to hold makeup necessities for touch ups during the day, small enough to switch between various sizes of handbags and with a zipper that fastened securely, it was ideally suited to me and my requirements. Although I'd had the original so long...
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When someone remarks that you're "looking hot", it should be a compliment, but in the midst of a Florida summer, if it's a reference to your rising body temperature or melting makeup, you might need some help keeping your cool by choosing your fabrics carefully. Although there are some amazing high-tech, manmade fabrics for sports and active wear, in general, natural fibers are much more effective at keeping you cool in high temperatures. Cotton is the most widely used natural fiber: Its versatility makes it as perfect for T-shirts and knits as it is for crisp, woven shirts. It also takes dye extremely well, so vibrant colors can be achieved as well as bright whites. Linen – Nothing looks...
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So once again, my dreams of finishing 'Faith and Silk' seemed more like obstacles. Until at last somebody suggested that I might not like to write something so full of guesswork and speculation at first. That somebody was Lynn Palermo, the Armchair Genealogist who has initiated this Challenge. Why didn't I think of that before? why did I beat myself up year after year for not having finished a project which was too difficult for me? 'Faith and Silk' will still happen - just not yet. Let me get a little more comfortable writing family histories first.
|William Hubert Ball
|Edmund George Haywood
|Minda Mary Edgcombe
|Elsie Beatrice Blagdon
Already I feel much more relaxed about this Challenge. More keen and eager to get started, more enthused about trying, more likely to progress.
Scrivener, here I come!


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With leading jockey Joel Rosario scoring his third win of four on the afternoon, Centralinteligence rallied from just off a swift early pace to get home in 1:14.30 as the even-money favorite.
Centralinteligence had been considered a serious contender with Rosario aboard in the $300,000 Malibu when sent off at odds of 7-1. The year-ending stakes for 3-year-olds is a fixture that had been won by such luminaries as Spectacular Bid, Damascus and Buckpasser.
But breaking from the rail for the first time in his career, the chestnut gelding trained by Ron Ellis was never comfortable. "He cut himself up from putting on the breaks when going 35 miles an hour," explained Ellis. "All the cuts where superficial, fortunately. He didn't like being inside like that."
Centralinteligence was placed outside of rivals after breaking from post position No. 6 on Thursday. He raced behind C J Russell and Anthony's Cross, who disputed the early lead through fractions of 21.48 and 43.78. Anthony's Cross, winner of last year's Grade II, $250,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes, was making his first start since a fifth-place finish in the 2011 Santa Anita Derby.
Rosario rallied Centralinteligence four wide around the far turn before taking the lead near midstretch en route to his third victory in seven starts. Anthony's Cross, clearly needing the race, tired and finished last.
The winner paid $4, $2.80 and $2.60. Sahara Sky returned $3 and $2.40. Classic Legacy paid $4 to show. The winner's share of $36,000 increased the career earnings of Centralinteligence to $114,550 for Amerman Racing Stables, Bongo Racing, Gary Finder and partners.
With a Pick Six carryover of $94,093 from Sunday, fans wagered an additional $604,972 for a total Pick Six pool of $699,065. There were 162 winning tickets that paid $2,575.80. Five of six paid $43.
The 9th running of the $70,000 Pasadena Stakes, a one-mile turf event for 3-year-olds, is the feature on Friday's eight-race program with first post at 1 p.m.


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Terri's Brother Fights For Sister's Life
by Margaret Zagroba | Vice President, Princeton Pro-Life
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PRINCETON, New Jersey | Bobby Schindler loves his sister Terri Schiavo and has been fighting for her life for many years. But what was equally striking about his recent talk on March 2
here at Princeton University is how much he cares about the future of mankind.
Both Mr. Schindler and Professor Chris Tollefson, a visiting fellow with the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton, emphasized that what is at stake in Terri's case is not only her life, but the way American law defines a human person.
Terri Schindler Schiavo is at the center of controversy in Florida as her family fights to prevent her husband from starving her to death. A Florida judge has ruled that Terri Schiavo's husband, Michael Schiavo (who lives with, and has had two children with another woman), is her sole guardian, and has the legal authority to remove hydration and nutrition from Terri. The court has ordered that Terri is no longer to be given food or water starting at 1:00 p.m. on March 18th.
Mr. Schindler spoke at the invitation of Princeton Pro-Life and the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students and shared the podium with Prof. Tollefson, who teaches at the University of South Carolina. The talk was titled "Euthanasia, Judicial Homicide, and Terri Schiavo."
I was deeply moved by the event. As a Roman Catholic, I was very disturbed to hear of the apparent indifference of Mr. Schindler's local diocese, whose bishop
has not spoken out strongly
for Terri, her parents, and her brother, all of them Catholic.
I also realized the extent to which mainstream media has distorted the issue. I had previously been under the impression that Terri was in a coma with no hope of coming out, when in fact she shows great potential for possible recovery if given the proper care.
As I listened, I thought of my own grandfather, who is suffering from advanced Alzheimer's disease, and wonder if some day others will be able to decide if people like him don't have lives that are worth living. Though Princeton Pro-Life has typically focused on abortion, Mr. Schindler's talk made me realize that we also need to make the campus aware of the issue of euthanasia.
About two hundred students, faculty and visitors heard Mr. Schindler deliver a piercing indictment of his sisters treatment at the hands of her husband and guardian and the legal system in Florida.
"What we are witnessing is a judicial homicide, an execution at the hands of the state," Mr. Schindler told the audience. "If Terri had committed a capital crime, she would have more rights than she does under our current system."
Professor Tollefsen explained how the philosophical arguments for euthanasia are wrong, linking support of euthanasia with a faulty understanding of the human person.
Tollefsen, an associate professor moral philosophy at the University of South Carolina, identified three grounds used by proponents to justify euthanasia. First, there is the emotional appeal of seeing a person in great pain, and the consequent desire to want to relieve their suffering. Second, there is the fact that, unlike abortion, euthanasia is typically (though not always) done with the patients consent. Third, people who practice euthanasia take advantage of a faulty distinction between actively killing someone and merely "letting them die."
Underlying all these arguments, however, is the implicit assumption that human life is not intrinsically valuable, but is only worthy insofar as it helps one achieve some other goal, such as happiness. This is dualistic: it thinks of the
as wholly abstracted from the
that he inhabits. If this dualism is true, it means the immaterial person can do anything he wants with his body, including destroy it through euthanasia. If, however, the person is a psychosomatic unity, then human life is an intrinsic good, and it is always morally wrong to end an innocent human life, even if the life is ones own.
Schindler began his presentation with a moving video chronicling Terris life and the legal battles he and his family have faced since Terris collapse in 1990. He related how Terris husband Michael Schiavo has systematically neglected his wife, and refused to give her the proper medical care she needs.
Her family must get permission from the local police before they can even visit her. They are not permitted to bring flowers into her room, or play her favorite music. When a priest tried to administer Holy Communion to Terri, Mr. Schiavo reprimanded him and threatened him with arrest. Terris family wants nothing more that to take Terri home and care for her, but since her husband has full custody, they are powerless.
Mr. Schiavos case is based on the flimsiest of evidence. He claims that Terri once related verbally to him that she would not want to live if she was incapacitated and put on a feeding tube. Despite the fact that this is hearsay, and that Terri never expressed such a wish to any of her own family, a Florida determined that Mr. Schiavos testimony alone was enough to send Terri to her death through the removal of her feeding tube.
Even though Terris story is deeply powerful, Mr. Schindler did not just dwell on his personal story, but explored the implications for society at large. He said, "Our society has moved from a culture that values sanctity of life to one that values quality of life."
Slowly and insidiously, the idea has crept into the American mindset that the value of some peoples lives dont outweigh the costs, and that these lives can be terminated at the will of another.
Mr. Schindlers story brought home the point that this case is about far more than his sisters life, as important as her life is. Her murder would set both a legal and a cultural precedent that human life is to be valued for its utility rather than its intrinsic worth, and would further establish what John Paul II has often called a "Culture of Death." Almost everyone has a friend or relative who is either disabled, or suffering from disorders like Alzheimers disease. Will a court be able one day in the near future to decide whether our loved ones can live or diedespite our beliefs and wishes?
The audience was clearly deeply moved by Mr. Schindlers story, and one of the first questions asked after the talk was, "How can we help Terris cause?" Mr. Schindler encouraged us to contact our congressional representatives and lawmakers, and expressed gratitude for the recent outpouring of support for his cause, coming recently from even the Vatican itself.
Currently the date set for removal of Terris feeding tube is March 18, and the Schindler family has six legal appeals pending in a final attempt to save her. There is legislation pending in both Congress and the Florida State legislature that would be able to save Terri, if they are passed in time.
The entire evening was a compelling witness for the pro-life cause. Mr. Schindler presented a powerful emotional appeal. Mr. Tollefsen reminded the audience, however, that the emotional objections to euthanasia are insufficient, but that euthanasia must and can be shown to be wrong on a completely rational and rigorous philosophical level. He also noted that many pro-lifers are far more passionate about ending abortion than euthanasia, but that it is essential for our cause to defend human life at all stages, including at the end of life.
Audience members left with a clearer understanding of the moral objections to euthanasia, a better knowledge of the Schiavo case, which has often been distorted by a biased media, and renewed awareness of the importance of defending human life, especially of the most innocent and defenseless.
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Yes, I'm ready for spring. I'm ready for longer days and more time to catch up around the outside of the house and in the garage. I'm even more ready for warmer temperatures and rain.
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On June 7, 2012, Natasha Trethewey became the 19th Poet Laureate of the U.S. It goes without saying (although I will say it anyway) that I was forlorn, nay, crestfallen at the unmitigated, humiliating, incomprehensible, debilitating, Metamucil injustice of it all.
It should have been yours truly. I've spent the last 12 months lobbying the Washington poetry circuit around the Capitol Beltway, collecting IOUs and reading my poems and limericks at open mikes, block parties, car washes, anywhere I could find an audience. My idea of great poetry is: "I need not go boldly where none has gone before; When I take such strolls, my wife gets quite sore."
After I came up with the line, "Marriage is the mourning after the knot before," I thought I had the appointment locked up, but I guess I just didn't grease all the right palms. Oh well, as Andy Reid always says, maybe next year.
Since 1985, the official title for the position has been "Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry." Prior to that (from 1937 to 1984), it was called "Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress." In the 19th century, a poet was called a "bohemian," and in colonial times, "The Village Idiot."
The exact origins of the term "Poet Laureate" are in dispute. Some say it dates back to the 16th century Scottish poet, Sir Malcolm Laurie, who was a friend of King Henry VII. According to legend, whenever the king was in need of a snappy verse or two, he would bellow, "Where's that poet Laurie at?" (My own favorite line from Laurie is this one: "The other day I sent my girlfriend a huge pile of snow. I rang her up and asked, 'Did you get my drift?'")
Others attribute the title to more modern roots. American cowboys would often do rope tricks while reciting their poems around the campfire. When one speaker was done, he would pass the lasso to the next person, who would then be the center of attention. It therefore became customary that when a cowpoke wanted to get a poetry reading going, he would yell, "Where's the poet lariat?"
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Whatever the origins of the office of Poet Laureate, it is a much sought-after position today. The U.S. Poet Laureate is appointed by the Librarian of Congress, who in turn is appointed by the President himself, so this gig veritably reeks with prestige. It only pays a "modest" $40,000 annually, but to a poet, that's like professional quarterback pay. But don't get excited, Tea Partiers, no government money is used. The position is funded by a private gift from Archer M. Huntington, who's been dead for 50 years, but is nonetheless still rich.
The Poet Laureate is provided with a spacious office in the beautiful Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. It is visited by many poets from across the country and around the world — most of them asking to borrow money. The Library of Congress "keeps to a minimum the specific duties of the Poet Laureate in order to afford incumbents maximum freedom to work on their own projects while at the Library."
So hypothetically, a person holding the office could just hide in a closet and drink whiskey all day, and that would be fine. In fact, that would be expected of a poet. But if he or she were to, say, punch a police officer or run naked through the halls of Congress, something like that could be grounds for impeachment (or at least for laughter).
I propose that, rather than have the Poet Laureate be some hack appointee, there should be a TV show, "America's Next Poet Laureate," where the viewers would get to vote for their favorite bard. I can see it now; here's Joe Shmedlap, an auto mechanic from Rhubarb, Arkansas, who says he's been secretly writing poetry since he was 6 years old.
Everyone snickers as Joe takes the stage in his Gomer Pyle overalls, but when he opens his mouth, elegant, exquisite free verse comes cascading out. Everyone cries, and a new champion is crowned. Of course there would be some really bad poets, too, whom the celebrity judges could insult for big guffaws.
I'm sure that the more scholarly poets out there find my ideas and opinions offensive. In fact, I have already received several rhyming insults on my voicemail. Some of them were pretty good, actually, especially the one in Latin that called me "Harris Vulgaris." My response to them is: Keep in mind that madness takes its toll, so please have exact change.