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Now that the dust has settled on the election, I have a little more time to evaluate the wins and losses of this political season. One of the issues I closely watched was a measure that was placed on the ballot in my neighboring state of North Dakota. Measure 3 was the first ever state constitutional amendment that protects the right of farmers and ranchers.
The amendment protects "modern livestock production and ranching practices," and the yes vote has gained media attention from the San Francisco Chronicle to the Washington Post (WP).
Although critics say the measure is too vague, this broad amendment will help protect farmers and ranchers from out-of-state activist groups like the Humane Society of the U.S.
According to WP, "Voters in heavily agriculture-dependent North Dakota became the first to enshrine the right to farm in their state constitution, a move that some say could have far-reaching effects on genetic modification, land use and the way animals are raised.
"The amendment passed with two-thirds of the vote on Nov. 6, the same day voters in California rejected a measure calling for labeling on food products containing genetically modified ingredients. Farm groups also saw that proposal as an attack on agriculture because some of the nation's most important crops, such as corn, are mainly grown with genetically engineered seeds.
"Opponents spent $46 million on advertising to defeat the California ballot initiative. In contrast, the North Dakota Farm Bureau spent only about $150,000 to promote its amendment."
Sure, this measure may be too broad and might have to be challenged if it overrides other state and local laws for farming and ranching, but it's a step in the right direction for protecting and preserving agriculture in the state from animal and environmental activist groups. Will it be enough to counteract future legislation that might be presented by these groups? I'm not so sure, but I'm pleased to see that North Dakota is being proactive and taking control of the conversation about food production in their state.
What do you think of the measure? Is it a win for agriculture? If so, how long will it last?

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Marlins Park set for makeover of new grass
MIAMI -- The grass promises to be greener and more easily maintained in 2014 at Marlins Park.
In the upcoming months, the Marlins' front office will be tinkering with the roster in hopes of upgrading the players on the field. In the meantime, upper management already has plans to improve the actual playing surface for Season 3 at Marlins Park.
MIAMI -- The grass promises to be greener and more easily maintained in 2014 at Marlins Park.
In the upcoming months, the Marlins' front office will be tinkering with the roster in hopes of upgrading the players on the field. In the meantime, upper management already has plans to improve the actual playing surface for Season 3 at Marlins Park.
The 36,000-seat, retractable-roof ballpark will feature a grass called "paspalum" in both the infield and outfield. The full, thick grass offers a healthy shade of green. But the most important benefit for the switch to paspalum is its durability.
Paspalum is commonly used at golf courses located in beach areas, because the grass is able to withstand higher salt content in water. The Marlins were able to test paspalum on the infield last season, but in the outfield, a Bermuda grass called Tifway (or Tiff) 419 was installed.
"At the end of February, we're going to replace everything in the outfield with paspalum," Marlins executive vice president of operations and events Claude Delorme said. "The reason we didn't do it last year is because we couldn't get enough sod with paspalum."
By having paspalum solely in the infield, the Marlins were able to monitor how it held up to all conditions.
"I wanted to see was how the shade would impact it," Delorme said. "It will look good the whole year. Even when we decided to do some maintenance to the field, it just came back really quickly. There is more density to the sod. Based on that, and the reaction we've seen, we think that's going to be a nice improvement for next year."
Paspalum also has been used in the infield at Turner Field in Atlanta for a couple of seasons.
"Us and Atlanta were in the same boat, where we had to go infield and outfield with a different surface," Delorme said. "We wanted to see how paspalum would react in the infield for a whole year. After seeing the quality of the infield versus the outfield, we know it's going to be a welcome change."
From the players' standpoint, the paspalum is thicker and can be grown out a little longer, so the infield and outfield should play a bit slower.
Outfielders, especially, will see a difference. The Tiff 419 was a swifter surface. Sometimes that was an advantage for the Marlins, especially against teams not as familiar with the ballpark. Miami's outfielders knew they needed to hurry up to balls hit toward the gaps in anticipation of the faster hops.
"The thing with Tiff 419 Bermuda is you've got to cut if fairly short," Delorme said. "So you have a little bit more flexibility with paspalum to grow it probably an eighth of an inch more. It's a little bit slower surface than we saw last year."
Tiff 419 is the surface the Marlins used at their previous park, Sun Life Stadium.
In the first two years at Miami's new ballpark, the grounds crew has had its challenges preserving the grass. There is a constant balance of keeping the roof open to allow in sunlight to grow the grass, while also closing the roof for weather-related reasons.
In the park's inaugural season in 2012, a Bermuda grass called "Celebration" was used in the infield and outfield.
"It didn't react well," Delorme said.
Wear and tear on the field created brown splotches, and the field was sandy. The sunlight patterns also are an issue, as certain parts of the field are covered by shade. The team purchased grow lamps that are used to create artificial sunlight to the neglected areas.
"The grow lights we bought last year were helpful for the outfield areas where we get that constant shade in right field in April," Delorme said. "Then it shifts over to left field as the year progresses. The lamps are going to help us, as well, to keep the sod in great condition."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Real-Time 3-D Ultrasound Speeds Patient Recovery
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Released: 13-Jul-2007 3:10 PM EDT
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Anesthesia & Analgesia (Jul-2007)
KEYWORDSNerve, pain, Ultrasound, Recovery, Scientific, Technique, Surgery, Blocks
Newswise — Mayo Clinic physicians have adapted real-time 3-D ultrasound imaging devices -- including one designed to look at an infant's heart -- so that they can watch as they use a needle filled with anesthetic to numb individual nerves located inches under the skin. In this way, they can quickly block nerve function in selected areas of the body prior to surgery, an advance that may spare patients from use of general anesthesia and sends them home faster and with less need for pain medication.
Mayo anesthesiologists have demonstrated the benefits of real-time 3-D ultrasound in nerve blockade in more than 150 surgeries of varied types. Their presentations at scientific meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals have informed other physicians worldwide into how this next-era ultrasound imaging technology may assist in peripheral nerve block placement -- the technique of disabling targeted nerves so that a patient doesn't feel pain from surgery. For example, their latest case study, reported in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, describes how they used 3-D ultrasound to find the sciatic nerve behind the thigh of a woman who needed major reconstructive surgery on her foot. Using the imaging technique to help physicians place a catheter filled with local anesthetic next to the nerve, they numbed it to block pain signals from being transmitted to the brain of the patient, who was sedated.
When the brain doesn't know surgery is under way because the nerve is inactivated, it doesn't mount the kind of systematic pain response that keeps patients medicated and in their beds, says anesthesiologist Steven Clendenen, M.D., who helped develop use of the technique with Neil Feinglass, M.D., and other anesthesiologists at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
"Now we can find the nerve we want in real-time 3-D, guide our needle right next to it, then watch as anesthesia is released and surrounds the nerve, inactivating it," Dr. Feinglass says. "No one thought peripheral regional blocks could be done in real-time 3-D, and we believe we are the first in the world to really do it."
Most people are familiar with traditional 3-D ultrasound probes that can see a growing fetus and an adult's beating adult heart using waves that penetrate deep within body tissue and reflect back to form an image. But these devices cannot be used to picture nerves, because nerves are often too close to the surface of the skin and too shallow for the sound waves generated to form an image.
Dr. Feinglass, who specializes in cardiac anesthesiology, and Dr. Clendenen, an expert on regional pain blocks, thought of using smaller ultrasonic probes to image nerves. "We thought nerves could be very ultrasound friendly because they run in a linear plane and are wrapped in a sheath of fat, so they easily reflect back ultrasound waves," says Dr. Clendenen.
They tested two different Philips transducers (the hand held probes held by physicians against the body which emit the ultrasound waves) known as the x3-1 and x7-2 Matrix array tranducers. The x7-2 Matrix array had been recently designed to image the tiny hearts of infants.
Both provide sharp resolutions even at shallow depths, Dr. Clendenen says. Still, it took a lot of effort to master a technique for using these probes to see single nerves," he says. "They weren't designed for it."
The physicians have used this technique to place blocks on nerves in the neck, under arms, below collarbones, and in the backside upper portion of legs. "Our small group of anesthesiologists works well together in developing technology and bringing it quickly to the bedside," Dr. Feinglass says. "We find that when regional nerve blocks are used, patients have less stress on their hearts, better recovery and improved rehabilitation."


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Let me preface this by stating that I've never really paid that much attention to kite and board reviews since a fair amount of it is just some random guy's opinion---some guy I've never met…someone I've never seen ride…someone whose riding style and preference I'm not familiar with. I believe that the best---and only---way to really feel out a kite is to go out and ride it for yourself. Since that isn't always possible, I just wanted to give my personal take on this kite for those that might be interested. For the record, I am an employee and shop rider for Neilpryde Maui and a part-time tester for Cabrinha. I believe there is no such thing as the perfect kite for everyone. Different riding styles demand different things; the perfect kite really depends what your needs are. My needs happen to be this: I want a kite that jumps big when sent, turns relatively quick, goes upwind automatically, relaunches on a dime and is possible to unhook on.
I've been flying the new Crossbow IDS kites for a little while now and it seems that almost every session, people of all abilities are coming up asking all kinds of questions about the new model. I can talk and hype it up for hours, but usually try and encourage genuinely interested riders to take a ride and decide for themselves what they think. I realize that taking a quick demo ride on the latest gear is not possible everywhere. So, if you're in the neighborhood on the north shore of Maui this Saturday 7/12/09, please feel free to come by and take a spin on some of the new gear. (http://www.cabrinhakites.com/news). For everyone else, here's my initial impression of the new IDS equipped 2009 Crossbow.
First thing you notice is that the bag is smaller. This had some of us worried at first, but alas, the kite fits back in with pretty minimal effort. Even the 13m goes back in pretty easily. The difference is that the bag opens from the front now instead of the top. Both top and bottom still expand for those wishing to leave struts inflated. They did away with the bar bags for next year. There's just a simple pocket on the side of the kite bag that provides a nice tight fit. The bar bags always seem to get lost or just keep the bar from completely drying anyway, so I'm glad they're gone. The kite bags also feature board carrying straps as well as a place to store your pump.
I love the lighter feel at the bar while flying the kite. Most 2:1 users will probably like it set at the "light†setting. 1:1 kite flyers will most likely prefer the "lighter†setting. It's just a simple wingtip adjustment that takes about 30 seconds to switch back and forth. The kite depowers slightly faster and with shorter bar throw in the "light†setting (a plus for 2:1 users or riders with shorter arms). As a 7 strut bow kite, this thing feels nice and solid in the air. It tames gusts easily and makes riding in crappy conditions actually enjoyable. The kite is quick in the turn and plenty quick through the window. The 9m seems faster than before with a high wind range that seems ridiculous. Coming off Switchblade 3's, I forgot what an incredible wind range these things have. This new model is no exception. The sent jumps are huge and hang times feel longer.
The 11 is a perfect replacement for the 12m Xbow3. It's faster, but with the same power and range of the old 12. Plus the jumps feel a bit loftier. Perhaps, due in part to the faster kite. The 13m is replacing the 14m Contra and I've only had 2 sessions on this size. It feels like a nicely tuned-up version of the Contra with lighter feel and more direct control. I rode it on a 12 or 13 knot day (no real whitecaps) but with a 138 Custom which isn't really a light wind board (too much rocker)…but was plenty powered enough to stay upwind and do no-whip tricks all day. On a different board (like a 136 Caliber or even a 148 Prodigy) the performance might have been good enough to start getting some decent sent jumps. However, we're used to riding 7's and 9's here so getting motivated to ride in light wind when it's flat is tough.
The unhooking is fairly good as well. This kite is a little more trim sensitive than say…an SB3, but is definitely more friendly unhooked than previous Xbow models. Just make sure and pull in on the red (depower) ball a little before going into an unhooked trick.
The new IDS bridle is a simpler and cleaner system than in years past and is working almost flawlessly. It is still a bridled kite and I have managed to bowtie the kite a few times while trying some new down-loop variations. However, correcting the problem seems to be easier and faster now. The new bridle seems to "right†itself with minor input from the bar and a quick swim toward the kite.
A couple of riders inquired about the lack of stopper unit on the new bar. There currently isn't an override sleeve to click the stopper onto; it's not really used around here by anyone we know for various reasons. However, there may be something of an add-on in the works, so just stay tuned for those of you that use this feature.
Water re-launch is simple. Just pull in a leader line and the kite rolls over and takes off. Works fine in both light and heavy winds.
The new soft bar-ends are a nice touch as well. If your hand slips down to the bar end during mid loop, or you accidently whack yourself while un-spinning the bar, you'll be glad those bar ends are now soft. Plus, it just makes the bar look cleaner and more streamlined. No more dangling foam floats. The new line connectors at the end of each outside steering line feature a new connector that allows the rider to lengthen or shorten the outside lines based on individual tuning issues.
So the other major issue and source of confusion for a lot of people is leash attachment points and the IDS landing line. It's quite simple really; your leash only goes one place now: clip right onto the metal trapezoid on the chicken loop. The single connection point will keep you connected to the kite, allow you to spin the bar, and flag the kite all in one. During normal riding, if the bar is allowed to sheet all the way out, the kite depowers and falls into the water. Cabrinha calls this "depower on demand:. If you get into a situation where you need to self rescue or self land the kite, then you would activate the quick release (QR) and let the IDS landing line take over. The bar will slide up the IDS line about 10 or 12 feet and the kite falls to the water depowered as if pulled by a 5th line. The beauty of the system is that there is no 5th line. Absolute depower is achieved by pulling in on the center of the kite from both center lines. And it's worked perfectly for me everytime.
Basically, this is a Crossbow I can get on board with. I've been a big Switchblade 2 and 3 fan before this. The new Crossbow IDS, is the choice for all around freeriding. It rocks upwind like a Switchblade now, still jumps to the moon and has a wind range that's bananas.


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Leaves are turning bright colors. Bronze and gold chrysanthemums are lining front porches. And Thanksgiving tables will soon groan with turkey, fresh fruits and vegetables, and pumpkin pie.
When preparing for your Thanksgiving feast, remember to purchase your fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, wine, and flowers at your local farmers' market. The market has everything you need to impress family and friends at the dining table. There's everything from cheeses at Achadinha Cheese Company, artisan olive oils and balsamic vinegars at Bistro Blends, winter squash and pumpkins at Bautista Ranch, sweet potatoes and onions at Halog Farms, crisp apples and apple cider at Rainbow Orchards, and of course, wonderful local wines at Sterling Albert Winery. There are gorgeous bouquets of fresh cut fall flowers and seasonal wreaths from Sunrise Nursery, Ochoa Flowers, and P&E Growers. There are fresh baked goods, hot foods, farm fresh eggs, and even someone from Edgemaster to sharpen your carving knives!
And please, let's not forget those who are less fortunate, especially in these continuing tough economic times. Not everyone can sit down to a table laden with all the Thanksgiving fixings. Hunger is prevalent in every community in the nation and at all seasons of the year. Please donate generously to your local food bank and give those in need a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Don't forget to give thanks to the hardworking farmers and producers who bring you this amazing Autumn harvest. Have a happy and bountiful Thanksgiving!
Brussels sprouts are especially good right now. Try this tasty and simple recipe to impress your guests.
Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Pancetta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds Brussels sprouts (trimmed, halved)
6 ounces pancetta (thinly sliced, chopped)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush heavy, large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Place 1 tablespoon oil in large bowl; mix in Brussels sprouts, pancetta and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Spread mixture in single layer on prepared sheet. Roast until Brussels sprouts are tender and brown, stirring often, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Drizzle Brussels sprouts with vinegar; sprinkle with thyme. Stir to coat.
Return to 450-degree oven; roast until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl; serve. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Farmers markets are open rain or shine.
The Time is Ripe is a monthly column written by Vince Scalise, market operations manager, and Debra Morris, promotions coordinator, for the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association. Contact them at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Ravens outside linebacker Paul Kruger had an outstanding postseason, potentially earning himself a lot of money in free agency. Kruger is hoping that money comes from the Ravens, but he realizes that might not be realistic.
In an interview with Trey Wingo on NFL Live, Kruger said that in a perfect world, he'd sign a long-term contract with the Ravens, rather than leaving as an unrestricted free agent.
"I'd love to stay in Baltimore. It's a great place to play in every aspect. The organization, the facilities, the teammates," Kruger said. "It would be hard to leave, for sure."
Realistically, however, it seems like it would be a stretch for the Ravens to afford to pay Kruger the kind of money he can probably expect to be offered elsewhere after having 9.0 sacks in the regular season and 4.5 sacks in the postseason. The Ravens have a whole lot of players counting a whole lot of money toward the salary cap even before they pay Joe Flacco, and Kruger might be one of the players the Ravens just decide they can't afford to keep.
That's especially true because in 2013, with Terrell Suggs (hopefully) healthy for a full season and 2012 second-round pick Courtney Upshaw having a full season under his belt, outside linebacker is not a position of need for the Ravens. Kruger seems to understand that he may have played his last game with the Ravens.
"It's something I've thought about from time to time, even through the season — this is my last year," Kruger said of his current contract. "I've thought about it, but to come out here and end this way with a Super Bowl win, play on that stage with these guys, it was a storybook ending for sure."


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A winner was selected from 127 designs submitted by 47 freelance designers.
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Our new, shaping company wants to get a foothold on local webshop creation. We offer complete business webshop packages to our clients, which reflects uniqueness, professionalism and excellence. Our aim is to make our customers satisfied and create webshops that help them in selling their products. Developing custom solutions means no problem for us, since our company consists a wide range of professional excellences in information technology of all territory. We offer ready-to-go webshops to help our clients in reaching their goals.
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K-1 fighter performs Haruka Nogizaka ending theme before bout
HAH, I was watching a k-1 match(Kickboxing) and as they are doing fighter entrances I hear a very familiar song... One of the fighters, undefeated Yuichiro Nagashima decided to do the full ending theme dance from Nogizaka Haruka, complete with the song blaring, a full set of 6 real maids and of course Nogizaka Haruka, who is actually the cosplay'ing fighter in question.
Just imagine being the opponent backstage, pumping yourself up getting ready to knock out your opponent and he comes out in as a cosplay'ing school girl... ahh, priceless. I thought I would share it for kicks, maybe it'll bring a smile to someones face.
Here's the video with the entrance and the complete fight...
Spoiler for Man in a dress... be warned:
(The current K-1 champion, Maeda had a similar entrance a couple weeks ago, which was the first time I saw such an entrance. I couldn't tell what media the song or the cosplay was from though. He went on to win both his matches that night and become the grand prix champion as a 1:8 underdog. Nagashima doesn't seem to fare so well though...)
Ahh, I like that these fighters are comfortable enough with what they like to do such a thing. Crazy buff fighters who beat eachother to a bloody pulp who are moe fans, I love this world.
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Disgusting? I don't see anything offensive in his entrance. He's more clothed during his dance than when he gets in the ring. The guy is just cosplaying and showing his love for anime. Why would they ban that? You get to pick your song and show your personality during the entrance, why take that away and make them all the same... fighters rarely ever get the opportunity to talk about their hobbies and personal interests. I love that he is expressing his enthusiasm for Haruhi and saying stupid stuff like "I have no interest in any ordinary Thai. What concerns me are aliens, people from the future, and ESPers. I'll definitely destroy him." in an interview . The crowd seems to get into it too. He's spreading the gospel, why hate on him?
Poor taste in having himself dress up as Haruka? Maybe, but he is the star and it is his dance. Just a dude showing his enthusiasm for anime by cosplaying. I don't think that insinuates anything except that he's a hardcore fan.
|2009-04-25, 19:15
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I don't see anything wrong with his entrance. It's very interesting. Much more entertaining than his opponent's entrance. The fight was pretty short though.
I like the announcer's comment. Ohh.. look like he's on a whole different level.
|2009-04-26, 11:07
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I am all up for crossplay when it comes to girls . I have never seen a good trap crossplay .. And this dude who is been in the news for all the wrong reasons is hairy manly and no way in hell can pass off as a girl . As he hasn't crossplayed animes I enjoy so its not been a big deal for me ... but fans of these anime will be pulling there hair out ....
There have been a transgender fighters in the past namely Nong Tum who made name for himself herself with her combat skills . But they never indulged in mockery of the ring or themselves for cheap publicity.
Every Fujoshis dream come true O.O (source)
|2009-05-01, 12:59
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cheesecake wonderland
At the very least, . it captures people's attention...how typical of the other guy playing Eye of the tiger, be a little more creative next time okay?
And oh my...his ARMY of maids...and isn't that his girlfriend that the camera kept shooting at the audience? She looks quite pretty. There seems to be a couple of cosplayers at the audience, probally his fans/supporters.
This is probally the largest venue this song would ever play in.
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Salmon Cakes with Greek Salad for Growing Eden
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Wonderful! Salmon cakes are ever so enjoyable.ReplyDelete
What an awesome cause for your daughter to be involved in! I'm off to check out the site!ReplyDelete
How wonderful of your daughter..ReplyDelete
Love the name Growing Eden..
I love the mission and focus of Growing Eden's work! A very worthy cause! Kudos to your daughter Val! I love salmon cakes since I'm allergic to shellfish and want to enjoy fish cakes like others get to do . . . is there a recipe to look up for these?ReplyDelete
No conocía nada de Edén, y ahora gracias a ti, podré informarme.ReplyDelete
Es una buena causa y lo merece.
En cuanto a las tortas de salmón, me parecen deliciosas.
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Included are the Desert Rider's network of Shannon Trail, Araby Trail, Eagle Canyon Trail, Andreas Trail and North Fork, Andreas Trail and South Fork, Murray Canyon Trail, Pelton Trail, West Fork Palm Canyon Trail, Palm Canyon Trail, Indian Potrero Trail. Also, East Side Trail, Wildhorse Trail, Fern Canyon Trail, Vandeventer Trail, East Fork Trail, Rock Canyon Trail, Wellman Spring Trail, Asbestos Mine Trail, Charlie Canyon Trail, Dead Indian Canyon Trail, Cariso Creek Hiking Trail, Little Pinyon Flat Trail, Devil Canyon Trail. Also, Bear Creek Trail, Magnesia Canyon Trail, Cat Creek Trail, Ebbens Creek Trail, Hidden Valley Trail, Montezuma Trail and Lewis Ranch Trail.
Trails in the San Bernardino National Forest included in the general plan are San Jacinto Peak Trail, Tamarak Trail, Round Valley Trail, Long Valley Trail, Wellman Cienega Trail, Willow Creek Trail, Caramba Trail, Devil's Slide Trail, Andras Trail South Fork. Also, Apple Canyon Trail, Spitler Trail, May Valley Trail, Willow Trail, Thomas Mountain Trail, Ramona Trail, Baldy Mountain Trail, Goff Flat Trail, Pipe Creek Trail, Penrod Canyon Trail, Live Oak Canyon Trail, Desert Divide Trail, Bull Canyon Trail. Also, Cedar Spring Trail, Eagle Spring Trail, Blodgett Flat Trail, Bear Trap Canyon Trail, Deer Spring, Mountain Center South Fork Trail, Hixon Trail, Red Mountain Trail, Webster Trail, Indian Canyon, Cinco Posses Trail. Also, Black Mountain Trail, South Ridge Trail, Florida-Bau-tiste Road Trail, Garner Valley Trail, Cottonwood Road Trail, Rouse Ridge Truck Trail, Marion Mountain Trail, Seven Pines Trail, AUesandro Trail, Cahuilla Trail, and State Riding and Hiking Trail.
Five trails in the Palm Springs area are the Tahquitz Wash Trail, Palm Canyon Wash Trail, Sunrise Way Trail, El Cielo Road Trail, and West Side Trail.
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I'm teaching a film class for the first time. It's an undergraduate course titled "Philosophy and Film," and I'm doing it in partnership with my colleague Tanya Loughead, who is a Continental philosopher. Rather than being a course that uses films--or slivers of films--simply to illustrate philosophy, we've designed the course to accord equal time and importance to both areas. On the philosophy side, we'll read Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Sartre, De Beauvoir, Foucault, Butler, and Derrida. For film, we've picked about 10 well-known, canonical titles including Ray's Pather Panchali, Bresson's A Man Escaped, Sirk's All That Heaven Allows, Fassbinder's Ali: Fear Eats The Soul, Denis' Chocolat, Haynes' Safe, and Varda's The Gleaners and I. This being our maiden voyage into teaching cinema, we've chosen (conservatively) films with established reputations, films that have been amply discussed and written about. In addition to exams and papers, we've designed the course to include an in-class, small-group discussion component. My own primary role in the course will be to work to provide students with a basic grounding in film form, style and aesthetics. It promises to be an exciting--and unpredictable--venture.
We'd appreciate greatly any suggestions or advice from film teachers who happen to be reading. We are particularly curious about the experiences of others in using small-group discussions. But, really: any words of wisdom will be most welcome. Thanks!
The recent film I most want to see is Miguel Gomes' Our Beloved Month of August. An excerpt from Adrian Martin's essay on it in the new issue of Indian Auteur:
Is every important, progressive film of today a remake of Jacques Tourneur's I Walked with a Zombie (1943)? Almost every Pedro Costa film, for instance, seems to return to it; and ghosts or zombies of every material sort seem to stalk or sleepwalk through the work of Albert Serra, Lisandro Alonso, Tsai Ming-liang, Béla Tarr … But Our Beloved Month of August takes us back to a very particular moment of Tourneur's masterpiece: the scene in which the previously subservient, glad-handing, guitar-strumming, nightclub entertainer with the wonderful name of Sir Lancelot breaks his subaltern role and strides forward to gleefully accuse the drunken, guilty white man with his deceptively lilting ditty: "Woe is me / Shame and scandal in the family …" [...]
The great Czech-born philosopher Vilém Flusser once mused on the difference between a screen wall and a solid wall – for him, the convenient key (like so many mundane, everyday phenomena, of the kind that Gomes also alights upon) to understanding our civilisation and its discontents. The solid wall marks, for Flusser, a neurotic society – a society of houses and thus 'dark secrets', of properties and possessions. And of folly, too, because the wall will always be razed, in the final instance, by the typhoon or the flood or the earthquake. But whereas the solid wall gathers and locks people in, the screen wall – incarnated in history variously by the tent, the kite or the boating sail – is "a place where people assemble and disperse, a calming of the wind". It is the site for the "assembly of experience"; it is woven, and thus a network.
It is only a small step for Flusser to move from the physical, material kind of screen to the immaterial kind: the screen that receives projected images, or (increasingly) holds computerised, digital images. From the Persian carpet to the Renaissance oil painting, from cinema to new media art: images (and thus memories) are stored within the surface of this woven wall. A wall that reflects movement, but itself increasingly moves within the everyday world: when I was a little child and once dreamed of taking a cinema screen (complete with a movie still playing loudly and brightly upon it), folding it up and putting in my pocket so I could go for a stroll, I had no idea it was a predictive vision of the future, the mundane laptop computer or mobile phone.
A couple of links:
-- At the Guardian: "Haiti's only film school was destroyed in the earthquake, but the mini-movies that its students have made since are a living chronicle of the still-unfolding crisis and will serve as enduring testaments to the power of cinema to inform and move."
-- At Sight & Sound, several critics and curators pick (and display) their favorite online videos of 2009.
-- Senses of Cinema World Poll 2009.


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A troop of vervet monkeys is giving Kenyan villagers long days and sleepless nights, destroying crops and causing a food crisis.The monkeys are sexually harrassing the village's women as they till and harvest their land. As is the case with virtually all other primates, vervet troops are male-dominated. These guys are being crass lads while they plunder. Despite their lack of cultural sophistication, the monkeys are able to see through the lady villagers' vain attempts to throw off the societal chauvinism that distinguishes men and women:
Earlier this month, local MP Paul Muite urged the Kenyan Wildlife Service to help contain their aggressive behaviour.
But Mr Muite caused laughter when he told parliament that the monkeys had taken to harassing and mocking women in a village.
Nachu's women have tried wearing their husbands' clothes in an attempt to trick the monkeys into thinking they are men - but this has failed, they say.Africa is the best place to see just how wrong the feministic worldview is. Vervet monkies display gender differences in toy preferences similar to those of humans, with males choosing trucks and females choosing dolls. Gender differences are innate. Even though the biggest of these monkies struggle to top 20 pounds soaking wet, they're brazen. The women may play soldier, but they can't hold a candle to their warrior men:
"When we come to chase the monkeys away, we are dressed in trousers and hats, so that we look like men," resident Lucy Njeri told the BBC News website.
"But the monkeys can tell the difference and they don't run away from us and point at our breasts. They just ignore us and continue to steal the crops."
They say the monkeys are more afraid of young men than women and children, and the bolder ones throw stones and chase the women from their farms.So, Nachu's fierce fighters to the rescue, right? Why are the villagers pleading for the Kenyan Wildlife Service to get involved, when the monkeys are afraid of the village's men? This is Africa. The men don't sully themselves with work. Their women do all that.
The Service isn't ameliorating the situation by telling the villagers not to harm the monkies, which are protected. By contrast, in most other African countries they are considered pests and can be killed with impunity.
This is almost surreal:
The residents report that the monkeys have killed livestock and guard dogs, which has also left the villagers living in fear, especially for the safety of their babies and children.Rhodesian Ridgebacks aren't well equipped to face a band of clever vervet monkies. We need to send the tribe some pit bulls, a breed much better suited to tackle a troop.
All the villagers' attempts to control the monkeys have failed - the monkeys evade traps, have lookouts to warn the others of impending attacks and snub poisoned food put out by the residents.
More than surreal, though, this is depressing. These people cannot defeat a band of monkies. Think about that. The average IQ for Kenya is estimated to be 72, meaning roughly half of the population would be deemed mentally retarded in the US. Presumably, higher IQs are more concentrated in large cities like Nairobi. So attempts at organization and the setting up of obstacles to keep the monkies away are probably sorely lacking in efficiency and effectiveness.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Baked Lemon Cheesecake
Have you decided upon your weekend cake yet? If not, then may I recommend this lovely and creamy and very lemony baked cheesecake? One of the local dairies has began to market cream cheese in 400 g tubs, and I had had one of those in my fridge for week or so. As I had also come across some very nice large Spanish lemons, I ended up making this delicious and creamy baked lemon cheesecake. I used a smaller cake tin this time, ending in a slightly higher cheesecake, but this would be also nice if made in 24 cm tin.
Note that this has quite a thick biscuit base, which nicely balances the zesty lemon filling. You may use much less, if you prefer.
Baked Lemon Cheesecake
Serves 8
250 g Digestive biscuits
125 g butter, melted
400 g cream cheese, softened
150 g caster sugar
1 heaped Tbsp finely grated lemon rind
4 Tbsp lemon juice
3 large eggs
whipped cream, to serve (optional)
Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 20 cm round springform cake tin with butter, line the base with parchment paper. Process biscuits into fine crumbs, add melted butter and combine (I actually crushed the biscuits with a wooden spoon and mixed it all by hand). Press the cookie mixture over base and sides of the prepared tin. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese, sugar and lemon rind together until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined. Add lemon juice, beat for another minute. Pour the mixture into prepared cake tin.
Bake for about 1 hour or until filling is just set (mixture may wobble slightly in centre, but will firm on standing). Cool in oven with door slightly ajar.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or until cold.
Garnish with some lemon zest and serve with cream.
7 comments:
- AnaVar said...
This cake is probably the closest to heaven that I'll ever be.
- 3:49 pm, April 15, 2011
- Wendy said...
That looks utterly delicious. :)
- 4:06 pm, April 15, 2011
- Grammy T. said...
Digestive biscuits... Like Tums?? Or like graham crackers? What ever they are this cheesecake is so beautiful.
- 12:28 am, April 17, 2011
- Tusla said...
Not only the cake looks delicious, but I love the plate underneath it!
Is it Iittala Kastehelmi, the older version.
- 12:31 pm, April 17, 2011
- tongchen@seattle said...
Greetings from USA! Your blog is really cool.
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- 8:42 am, April 20, 2011
- Bea said...
Really nice this cheescake! I love all of them :)
Happy Easter!
- 12:48 am, April 24, 2011
- Cat Lady said...
Hi Pille, it's an oldie but a goodie!!!
I made this cheese cake and the 'my favourite cheesecake' receipe (the vanilla one). This one turned out fabulously, the lemon was gorgeous and perfect texture ... The other not so good :( it tasted quite eggy and took a lot longer than the suggested cookin times. What did I do wrong?
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PERTH (Reuters) - The hometown of Australia's richest citizen, mining magnate Gina Rinehart, Perth is the centre of the country's iron ore and oil and gas boom. with some of the largest resources firms churning out billions in profits here.
But Perth has a laid back side too— there's a saying that W.A., the acronym for Western Australia, actually stands for "wait awhile."
And why not take it easy in this city with a sunny Mediterranean climate and miles and miles of coastline where even on a busy summer weekend, you have a good chance of having a big stretch of beach all to yourself.
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Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most out of a 48-hour visit.
5 p.m. - Arrival and hotel check in. The central business district is a convenient and central location to stay, with more public transportation options on offer, including the free Central Area Transit (CAT) buses if you decide not to hire a car. There are several hotels along the Swan River with beautiful views. Coastal neighborhoods such as the ritzy Cottesloe neighborhood and the less exclusive Scarborough offer beachside accommodation.
6 p.m. - Head over to the Old Swan River Brewery(www.theoldbrewery.com.au/). Beer is no longer made onsite, but the restaurant does have several tasty house brews and a view overlooking the Swan River, where you might spot a dolphin popping up for air if you are lucky. Enthusiastic carnivores can try the tomahawk steak, an Australian cut that generally weighs around 1.5 kg (just over 3 lbs) and can feed up to four.
If you opt for the giant steak, the riverside promenade is a lovely spot for a walk after a heavy dinner. Look for Western Australia's state flower, the kangaroo paw, along the esplanade during the wetter months of the year.
9 p.m. - From here, you can head north up to the Northbridge neighborhood, the center of the city's nightlife, just a few minutes away by taxi. The area is renowned for being one of the places where mining workers belly up to the bar to spend their hard-earned cash after spending weeks digging minerals out of the ground in the Outback.
8 a.m. - Wake up early like Perth natives and head out for a morning swim in the Indian Ocean or jog along the coastline, or, if you're staying in the city center, a jog along the Swan River. If you're even more adventurous, drag yourself out of bed at the crack of dawn and head over to the Perth Surf School(www.surfschool.com) on Scarborough Beach, where classes begin at 7:15 a.m. Book ahead.
9 a.m. - Grab breakfast at one of the cafes along the coastline. A strong Italian influence in Australia means the coffee is great, although Perth has the dubious honor of having the country's most expensive cup of coffee, averaging nearly $4.
10 a.m.- Drive out to the Swan Valley (swanvalleywinemakers.com.au), Western Australia's oldest wine producing region, about 25 minutes from the city center. You can sample a wide range of wines since many vintners that produce in the lauded Margaret River region also have cellar doors in the Swan Valley - and many of the smaller wineries only sell from the cellar door. A branch of the Margaret River Chocolate Factory(www.chocolatefactory.com.au/) also offers treats for the those not inclined to sample the wines. Australia is well-known outside its borders for its bargain bottles of shiraz, but some of the best are only distributed domestically. Oenophiles also shouldn't miss the many other varietals grown here.
12 noon - The cafe at Houghton Wines(www.houghton-wines.com.au), the state's oldest winery, on a large estate with towering eucalyptus trees, a cafe, and picnic benches, makes a nice spot for lunch. It sometimes has art exhibits and musical entertainment at the weekends.
2 p.m.- Head toward Fremantle, the small port city about 20 minutes from Perth, to visit the Fremantle Prison(www.fremantleprison.com.au), originally built to house convicts transported by the British government but closed in 1991. The prison is a window into Australia's convict era as well as its more recent past, and tours take visitors through cells, some of which include murals by prisoners. Tours run throughout the day and torchlight tours are also available at night.
If you find prison lore too depressing, head over to the Western Australian Maritime Museum (museum.wa.gov.au/museums/maritime) on Victoria Quay, where you can check out the yacht that won Australia the America's Cup, the Australia II, ending the New York Yacht Club's 132-year winning streak and bringing the Cup to Fremantle in 1983.
3:30 p.m. - Stroll along Fremantle's "Cappucino Strip" which is dotted with art galleries, including some that carry Aboriginal art and shops— a good place to pick up all things kangaroo, emu, or crocodile-themed. The Fremantle Market (fremantlemarkets.com.au/)is also a great place for knick-knacks, crafts and souvenirs.
6 p.m. For dinner, take your pick from several establishments along the fishing boat harbor which serve up seafood by the waterfront, including Cicerello's (www.cicerellos.com.au), Joe's Fish Shack (www.joesfishshack.com.au), and Kailis Fish & Lobster Market Cafe (www.kailis.com). Order up some oysters on the half shell and barramundi, one of Australia's most popular fish.
8 p.m. Just down the waterfront is one of Western Australia's most well-known microbreweries, Little Creatures Brewery (www.littlecreatures.com.au). This little town is a heaven for craft beer lovers and you can easily while away your Saturday night sampling microbrews. The Monk Brewery & Kitchen (www.themonk.com.au), with its rustic patio and occasional Saturday night musical entertainment, is a good choice. If you like your beer full of flavor, try "The Chief" brew.
9 a.m. - Start off with a more leisurely breakfast at one of Perth's brunch spots. On the high end, Fraser's (www.frasersrestaurant.com.au) in King Park in the center of town. For thriftier, but very hearty, option, try Miss Maud Pastry (www.missmaud.com.au), a Perth chain with locations all over town for the quintessential Aussie breakfast - a meat or veggie pie.
10 a.m. - Time to squeeze in some more culture. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is free to the public and has a good collection of indigenous art.(www.artgallery.wa.gov.au/)
The Perth Mint (www.perthmint.com.au) is a good place to soak in some of Western Australia's mining history. If you're shopping for jewelry, this is the place. Western Australian gold, pink diamonds, and pearls abound, but bring your checkbook - none of it is cheap. The mint also houses the world's largest pure gold coin, a 1 tonne behemoth worth tens of millions (www.1tonnegoldcoin.com).
12:30 - Head back out to the coast to grab lunch at one of the fish and chips shops on the coast. Adam's Cafe Tonino's in North Beach is not fancy, but has an amazing view.
2 p.m. - Off to the beach! This is the place to be, especially during the summer where the "Fremantle Doctor", a soothing sea breeze, will cool you down. Take a hat and sunscreen, the Australian sun is fierce.
4 p.m. - Before you leave, join the locals in a Perth tradition - the Sunday session. The pubs dotting Marine Parade along the coastline are a popular gathering place for this weekly ritual of raising a few pints from mid-afternoon till after the sun sets. The Indiana Tea House(indiana.com.au/)directly on Cottesloe Beach is also a popular choice, with an alfresco terrace and great views. The waterfront Clancy's Fish Pub (www.clancysfishpub.com.au/) in the suburb of City Beach is a more laid back option and with a lax dress code and changing rooms and showers downstairs, you can slip in a swim in the Indian Ocean before starting your Sunday Session.
After session, it's time to indulge in another Australian staple - the "burger with the lot", the classic Australian burger piled high with goodies: pineapple, bacon, a fried egg, fried onions, beet root (red beet), and standards cheese, lettuce and tomato. Any pub worth its salt has its own version of the burger with the lot, but if you've just had a Sunday Session in Cottesloe, Madlily's Burgers is right off the main drag.
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The Danube-class, also known as a Runabout-class, was a type of Federation runabout in operation during the latter half of the 24th century. All runabouts assigned to Deep Space 9 were named after rivers on Earth. (DS9: "Family Business")
History Edit
The Danube-class was first commissioned by Starfleet in 2368 for use as a light multipurpose craft in situations that demanded a vessel more capable than a standard shuttlecraft, but lower profile than a full-sized starship. With this flexibility, a runabout could be utilized as a long-range personnel and cargo transport, an agile mobile defense platform, or a high-speed reconnaissance vehicle. (DS9: "Paradise")
The following year, the space station Deep Space 9 took on three runabouts for use in their daily operations: the USS Ganges, the USS Yangtzee Kiang, and the USS Rio Grande. They were housed within landing bays situated around the habitat ring. (DS9: "Emissary")
On occasion, Starfleet Academy cadets were allowed to command runabouts during training missions. (DS9: "Valiant")
In 2371 of an alternate timeline, the Yellowstone-class was an upgrade to the Danube-class. (VOY: "Non Sequitur")
Use at Deep Space 9 Edit
In the first two years of the space station's use by Starfleet, the runabout remained the primary method of transport and defense support.
The runabouts were instrumental in discovering many new worlds and civilizations within the Gamma Quadrant, as well as the Bajoran wormhole itself. The runabouts were also utilized in fighting off Maquis raiders. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part II", "The Jem'Hadar")
Although typically customary for both seats to be turned on so that a second individual may pilot the craft in the event of an emergency, Commander Sisko intentionally did not illuminate the ship's controls at the other pilot's station where Gul Dukat was seated during a joint mission to the Volan colonies in the Demilitarized Zone in 2370. Dukat assured Sisko that he would not "steal [his] little technical secrets." It was later revealed that despite Starfleet's best efforts, the Cardassian Central Command already possessed knowledge on the operations of this class vessel, as Dukat later stated that he "knew all about these controls before I ever came on board" and pointing out to Sisko the correct location of the photon launcher control. Dukat later noted that Cardassian pursuit vessels were "years ahead" of the runabout design. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I")
The runabouts were used in exercises with the Ninth Fleet in 2374. (DS9: "Change of Heart")
Even after DS9 took delivery of the USS Defiant in 2371, the runabout was still widely used. Just before the beginning of the Dominion War, Elim Garak and Worf used a runabout to stealthily rescue crew members at Internment Camp 371. (DS9: "In Purgatory's Shadow") They were also used to help defend DS9 against a Dominion fleet. (DS9: "By Inferno's Light") Colonel Kira Nerys used a runabout to covertly travel to Cardassia Prime to aid Damar's resistance movement. (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind")
Technical data Edit
The innovative feature that made the runabout possible was its compact, high-performance warp propulsion system. Runabouts were designed to have a maximum speed of warp 5. (DS9: "Dax") Their overall width was 14 meters. (DS9: "Playing God")
The Danube-class runabouts were also equipped with an aft tractor beam emitter. This emitter could be used to tow starships at least as large as a Galor-class. (DS9: "Emissary") It was also capable of being rigged to tow at warp velocities. (DS9: "Paradise")
For defense, the runabout was armed with phasers and photon torpedoes. The torpedo launcher assembly was accessible via a hatch on the floor of the forward cabin. (DS9: "Past Prologue") In late 2370, Chief Miles O'Brien of Deep Space 9 began retrofitting the weapon systems of the runabouts USS Mekong and USS Orinoco with extra banks of photon torpedoes in preparation to the Federation's first engagement with the Dominion. (DS9: "The Jem'Hadar") He also made some modifications to the phaser arrays and shield generators of the station's runabouts. (DS9: "Hippocratic Oath")
The hull of a Danube-class ship was made up of metallic composites that could interact with magnetic fields. Lost ships could be found by using a differential magnetometer to detect fluctuations in the hysteresis curve. In the case of low power, the runabout had a contingency fuel cell to provide an emergency supply of power. The vessel also had the ability to eject its antimatter pod if so needed. (DS9: "Battle Lines")
Interior configuration Edit
Ideally, a runabout was piloted by two crewmembers, although one pilot would suffice. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I") The pilots' consoles faced forward upon two large portholes. The cockpit had stations for up to four crewmembers. The two large portholes were equipped with retractable blast shutters. (DS9: "One Little Ship") Small square viewscreens mounted within the forward corners of the cabin were used for video communication and ship status displays. (DS9: "Vortex")
In the original configuration, a food replicator and a compact personnel transporter were located immediately behind the cockpit stations. After the class underwent a refit as hostilities arose between the Federation and the Dominion, the transporter and replicator were moved further back and a secondary tactical console was positioned in the cockpit. The transporter was capable of transporting multiple persons simultaneously. (DS9: "Vortex")
The rear of the craft could be configured as a large crew cabin complete with sleeping and dining areas for extended travel. (TNG: "Timescape"; DS9: "The Jem'Hadar", "Let He Who Is Without Sin...") This area could also be used as a cargo bay. (DS9: "Tribunal") In the center of the craft, between the two wing pylons, a series of replaceable modules could be connected. These modules could be swapped to suit mission requirements. Examples of available modules included science laboratories, crew quarters, and photon or quantum torpedo bays. (DS9: "Melora")
The runabout was equipped with at least one manual escape hatch, located near the front side of the vehicle. (DS9: "Battle Lines") A small Jefferies tube was also present, immediately underneath the warp core that ran along the spine of the vessel. (DS9: "Blaze of Glory")
The craft could also contain an emergency unit for medical emergencies. (DS9: "The Passenger")
Ships commissioned Edit
- Named
- USS Gander (destroyed)
- USS Ganges (NCC-72454) (destroyed)
- USS Mekong (abandoned)
- USS Orinoco (destroyed)
- USS Rio Grande (NCC-72452)
- USS Rubicon (NCC-72936)
- USS Shenandoah (NCC-73024) (abandoned)
- USS Volga
- USS Yangtzee Kiang (destroyed)
- USS Yukon (destroyed)
- Unnamed
Appendices Edit
Appearances Edit
Danube-class, standard design Edit
- TNG: "Timescape"
- "Emissary"
- "Past Prologue"
- "Babel"
- "Q-Less"
- "The Passenger"
- "Vortex"
- "Battle Lines"
- "The Storyteller"
- "The Homecoming"
- "The Circle"
- "Melora"
- "The Alternate"
- "Armageddon Game"
- "Whispers"
- "Shadowplay"
- "Playing God"
- "Paradise"
- "The Maquis, Part I"
- "The Maquis, Part II"
- "The Wire"
- "Crossover"
- "Tribunal"
- "The Jem'Hadar"
- "Heart of Stone"
- "Visionary"
- "Improbable Cause"
- "The Die is Cast"
- "The Visitor"
- "Hippocratic Oath"
- "Indiscretion"
- "The Sword of Kahless"
- "Our Man Bashir"
- "Sons of Mogh"
- "Hard Time"
- "The Quickening"
- "Body Parts"
- "Apocalypse Rising"
- "The Ship"
- "Nor the Battle to the Strong"
- "The Assignment"
- "Let He Who Is Without Sin..."
- "Things Past"
- "The Ascent"
- "Rapture"
- "The Darkness and the Light"
- "In Purgatory's Shadow"
- "By Inferno's Light"
- "Doctor Bashir, I Presume"
- "A Simple Investigation"
- "Blaze of Glory"
- "One Little Ship"
- "Change of Heart"
- "The Reckoning"
- "Valiant"
- "Profit and Lace"
- "Tears of the Prophets"
- "Shadows and Symbols"
- "Treachery, Faith and the Great River"
- "Prodigal Daughter"
- "Chimera"
- "Penumbra"
- "When It Rains..."
- "Tacking Into the Wind"
- "What You Leave Behind"
Danube-class with pod Edit
Background information Edit
Although originally called "Runabout-class" by Benjamin Sisko in "Emissary," the official class designation is "Danube-class." The official name was originally mentioned in the Star Trek Encyclopedia, but was later seen in episodes as part of display graphics and reiterated in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual. The term "Danube-class" was first used in dialogue in "Hippocratic Oath".
Interestingly enough, the aft cabin sections were never seen in any of the Deep Space Nine episodes wherein they were a staple of the series, yet the aft cabin was featured prominently in "Timescape", the only TNG episode in which the runabout was seen.
Studio model Edit
The Danube-class runabout was designed by Rick Sternbach and Jim Martin, and the interior cockpit set was designed by Joseph Hodges, all under the direction of Herman Zimmerman. The aft compartment was designed by Richard James. The miniature was built by Tony Meininger.
According to Sternbach, the studio model of the Sydney-class, first seen in "Relics", was to have become the basis for DS9's runabouts, before a new design was ordered. [1]
Computer generated modelEdit
VisionArt Design & Animation created a computer generated model of the runabout.
Technical Manual Edit
The following information of specifications and defenses comes exclusively from the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual:
- Height: 5.4 meters
- Length: 23.1 meters
- Width: 13.7 meters
- Crew: Up to 40 passengers
- Phasers: 6 emitters
- Photons: 2 launch tubes, Stock: 2 micro-photon torpedoes
- Cruise speed: warp 2
- Max speed: warp 5
- Impulse: Standard units
The runabout's modular platform allowed easy configuration for a multitude of missions. Two such modules were the mission module and sensor pod. The runabout could carry four different sizes of mission modules. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual)
The Technical Manual also states that the USS Danube, registry number NX-72003, was the prototype of this class.
Apocrypha Edit
- The Danube-class Runabout is in the game Star Trek Online, and can be customized with or without the rollbar.
External link Edit
- Danube class at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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Thursday, September 16, 2010
New Interview - New Book-Trailer!
First the fabulous Nikki Rowe, who manages my YouTube Channel with such flair and grace, puts up a wonderful new book-trailer video for THE EXILE (featuring several new art samples!).
AND she also deftly snares a brand-new video interview I did for NovelsAliveTV (whom I met at DragonCon earlier this month)!
HERE is a link that will take you to both.
Don't say we don't try to keep y'all entertained....[g] Hope you enjoy them!
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Hey Diana, Great Trailer!!! Even if I knew nothing about the books I'd probably go check that out!! Nikki did a fantastic job....and that SONG really pulls it all together!! I can't wait!ReplyDelete
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Dear Bonnie--ReplyDelete
Well, not long. [g] What,five days and counting?
Anxiously awaiting...... 5 more days to go....ReplyDelete
Dear Diana, Great trailer, great music, great artwork and more to come. Hurray to Nikki! I'll send her a p-mail at the forum.--MariaReplyDelete
Diana - you are the best! A+++ for customer service too!ReplyDelete
- Anne-MarieSeptember 16, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Dear Diana, the video is touching and beautiful...Tears welled up in my eyes when he said "You're blood of my blood and bone of my bone". Bravo Nikki!ReplyDelete
Waiting for Poisoned Pen to mail me my copy is a delicious torture. Sooo worth the wait.....
I'm so happy for you!
Oh dear .... I thought I'd fallen for the series hook, line, and sinker all those years ago when I discovered Outlander ... This - the story, the artwork, the music - this is indescribable ... 5 days from now I'm bustin' down the doors of the bookstore!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 4:25 PM
I love the background music. Who is the voice of Jamie? Is that Allen's? The Vow just gives me chills. Reading it is one thing, hearing it from such a beautiful voice is totally AMAZING.ReplyDelete
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Yes, that's Allan Scott-Douglas. Lovely voice, indeed!
For any of you who've enjoyed him as Jamie on the Outlander:The Musical CD....he's just put up a new set of demo songs on his website, at
I liked them all--and what variety!--but gotta tell you, "Falcon in the Dive" just about stopped my heart!
See you in D.C.
- AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Wow - that gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. I can't wait until Tuesday :)ReplyDelete
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Very good book trailer. If I hadn't had my book on pre-order already, I would have ordered it now!ReplyDelete
Great interview. Nice shout out to Allan. He is my Jamie choice now too:) If the live musical comes true, would Sue be your choice for Claire? She has such a beautiful voice. I listen to the Cd all the time.
Fans - If anyone hasn't purchased it yet, you won't be sorry because it's just beautiful.
Thanks Diana for the post.ReplyDelete
I just dropped off my oldest son in college :( and the montage, put a smile on my face after an afternoon filled with mix emotions.
I can't wait to get my book. I purchased it last night on Amazon. Awesome.ReplyDelete
Thanks for posting - what fun for those of us outlanders who will never be able to see these things live!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2010 at 2:20 PM
Diana I'm so excited. The online store here in NZ sent me an email on Friday saying my copy of The Exile was on the courier. Now, I just need to quickly re-read Crosstitch before it arrives. [g]ReplyDelete
Just watching this video made me cry...NOBODY can ever match your books! beautiful..cant wait till the book is in my hands!!ReplyDelete
Great Video Vicki!ReplyDelete
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The Tennessee State University women's basketball team will return to the court after a week away from action when the Lady Tigers go on the road to face the Cougars of SIU Edwardsville on Monday, Feb. 25. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center.
Tennessee State is coming off a disappointing, 77-58, loss to UT Martin at home on Monday. With the loss the Lady Tigers fell to 11-13 and 7-6 in the conference. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the TSU. The Lady Tigers are fourth in the OVC East Division standings.
With the OVC Tournament approaching, each game down the stretch is crucial. The Lady Tigers will look to clench a spot within these final three contests.
Tennessee State's three top leading scorers are Kesi Hess (12.0 ppg), Simone Hopes (11.4 ppg) and Jasmin Shuler (9.2 ppg). Hopes also leads the Lady Tigers in rebounding with 6.7 boards per outing.
As a team, TSU is averaging 60.6 points per contest while shooting 36.6 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from beyond the arc. TSU is currently connecting only 66.9 percent from the free-throw line while committing an average of 16.7 turnovers per game.
TSU averages 38.1 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 9.3 steals per game. The Lady Tigers are under first year head coach Larry Joe Inman.
The Tennessee State University women's basketball team won their third straight contest with a 54-53 win over Belmont University Saturday night in the Gentry Center. TSU saw a double-digit lead disappear within the last five minutes of the game but the Lady Tigers were able to hold the Bruins off. Rachel Allen knocked down what would prove to be the winning free-throw with 17 seconds left to propel the Lady Tigers to the win. Simone Hopes led TSU with 11 points while Kesi Hess added 10. Rachel Allen and Jasmin Shuler added eight points apiece.
SIUE fell to Austin Peay (67-53) before defeating Murray State (79-68) last week. The Cougars have an overall record of 13-13 (7-7 OVC) and sit in fourth place in the West Division.
In the Cougars' most recent victory over Murray State, SIUE posted 55 points in the second half - a season-best- to come from behind and defeat the Racers. Jazmin Hill led the team with 15 points while Raven Berry and Tierny Austin added 14. Berry recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds. CoCo Moore followed with 11 points as Ashley Capotosto just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds.
As a team, SIUE is averaging 62.6 points per game behind a .373 shooting percentage. SIUE is shooting .264 from beyond the arc and recording 42.3 rebounds per outing. The Cougars register 12.0 assists, 16.3 turnovers and 8.7 steals per contest.
Raven Berry (14.5 ppg) leads the team in scoring Tierny Austin (11.5 ppg) while CoCo Moore (8.9 ppg) rounds out the top three scorers for SIUE. Berry, who is ranked among the top 10 in the OVC in overall rebounding, is fourth in the league in offensive boards while ranking 60th in the nation.
SIUE leads the OVC in offensive rebounds and offensive rebounding percentage. The Cougars also top the league in rebounding margin.
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Tennessee State and SIU Edwardsville will meet for the fourth time in the series history. SIUE holds a slight 2-1 series advantage. Last season, SIUE claimed the only meeting of the season, 60-50, while the teams split 1-1, the previous season.
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Department of History
History major requirements
To major in history, a student must successfully complete 60 semester hours, including HIS 111 and 112, HIS 215 and 216, HIS 221 and 222, HIS 231 and 232, HIS 257 and 258, HIS 261 or 262, HIS 360, and HIS 373. Majors must also take one of the following communications course: COM 253, COM 351, COM 352, COM 353, COM 354, or COM 355.
The remaining 18 hours should be taken from among departmentally approved electives. Students may use these elective hours as a minor concentration.
Freshmen majors with outstanding performances in History 111 may, upon the recommendation of their instructor and the approval of the department chair, take sophomore-level courses during the second semester of their freshman year.
The department grants its majors credit for one semester each of United States History and History of Modern Europe for Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level (CLEP) examinations upon presentation of AP scores of three or above or similar level CLEP scores. Majors may also take a departmentally prepared and administered examination which may lead to three hours credit in United States History. Students must make a score of 75 or above on this examination.
History majors who are eligible for general honors may also try for departmental Honors in History through the Honors course in History, but this course may not be taken by other students except upon approval of the Departments. Departmental Honors will be awarded to students who successfully complete the requirements of History 491-492 or 493-494, with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 and a favorable recommendation from the instructor.