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As you explore hiking in the Smoky Mountains, you'll have a particularly rich experience when you pay attention to the natural community around you. The vast deciduous and coniferous forests of these mountains are an amazing site. Trees, birds, mammals, and wildflowers combine each season to provide spectacular scenery. There are 850 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Some of the best times to hike the Great Smoky Mountains are spring and fall.
Temperatures are mild and the splendor of abundant spring wildflowers or autumn forests of red and gold prove a thrill for every audience. In winter months, experience the snow-covered mountains; visit in the summer to enjoy cool coves with crisp, fresh air in the depths of the forest.
When planning a hike always take these safety precautions: Let someone know where you are going and give them an expected return time so park authorities may be contacted if you do not return as expected. Read trail signs, stay on the trails, and don't over estimate your hiking ability. Even if only out for a short walk, wear walking shoes or hiking boots, which are designed to give sure footing and ankle support. For day hikes longer than an hour or two, carry along water, a lunch or snacks, and rain gear. It rains frequently in the Smokies! Be prepared!
Waterfall Trails In The Smokies
Abrams Falls
This trail is rated easy and is 5 miles roundtrip with an elevation change of 200 feet. The trailhead is located off of the 11-mile loop in Cades Cove. One of the most popular trails in the park, the hike follows Abrams Creek and passes by Abrams Falls. It takes about 3-4 hours to hike to the waterfall and back. The trail to the falls traverses pine-oak forest on the ridges and hemlock and rhododendron forest along the creek.Abrams Falls
Falls Trail
This practically unknown trail leads to Spruce Flats Falls. Only 2 miles roundtrip, the beautiful waterfall and quiet pool at the end are a peaceful getaway from noise and crowds. This hike begins at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, which is located near the Townsend entrance to the park. Drive toward Cades Cove and look for Tremont on the left.
After traveling 2.2 miles down Tremont's road, turn left toward the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont and bear left to park in the visitor area. Walk up the paved road into the Tremont complex. The trail begins at the simple "Falls" sign about 0.2 miles up this road. Follow the few steps up into the woods and begin your adventure!
Hen Wallow Falls
Gabes Mountain Trail is 6.6 miles one way, rated moderate. The trailhead can be accessed by taking US-321 east from Gatlinburg or by taking the Foothills Parkway west from I-40. A right turn 1.2 miles south of Cosby takes you into Cosby Cove. About 2 miles after making the turn, you'll reach the Cosby picnic area with parking for day hiking. If you are backpacking you will need to proceed ahead to the backpacking parking area, just past the registration hut.
This trail passes by Hen Wallow Falls and through mature forest; it is the first leg of one of the favorite backpacking loops in the park and home to campsite #34. Elevation gain is 1,300 feet.
Indian Creek Falls Trail
This is a 1.5 mile roundtrip hike out of the Deep Creek area. Sliding down 35 feet of sloping rock strata, the water livens and cools the air. The Deep Creek area of the national park is located in North Carolina just north of Bryson City. Explore the trails around here and you'll also find Tom Branch Falls as well as Juney Whank Falls. Take a look at a map of the Deep Creek layout here.
Laurel Falls Trail
This trail is 2.6 miles round trip (to the falls) and is the easiest falls hike on the Tennessee side of the park. The trailhead access is located off of Little River Road at the Fighting Creek Gap parking area, less than 4 miles past Sugarlands Visitor Center. After passing Laurel Falls on this trail, an ascent through virgin forest to the fire tower on Cove Mountain can lengthen this hike.Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls is a popular destination and designated nature trail. At only 1.3 miles up a paved trail, the 75-foot waterfall is especially interesting because it is a two-step waterfall, with the trail crossing a ledge between the upper and the lower falls. Beyond the falls, the trail is no longer paved and along this stretch you will find more solitude.
Meigs Mountain Trail
This trail is 6.4 miles one way and is rated easy with an elevation gain of only 500 feet. The trailhead is located off of Jake's Creek Road inside Elkmont. This relatively easy trail joins the Elkmont area with trails leading to The Sinks on Little River Road and Tremont. Meigs Mountain was named for Return Jonathan Meigs, who surveyed the line between white and Indian lands through the Smokies and who was named U.S. agent to the Cherokees in 1801.
This trail will take you by a clearing that was the homesite of Lem Ownby, the last life-time lease holder in the park. "Uncle Lem", as he was called, lived in a log cabin on the trail until his death at age 100 in 1989.
Mount LeConte
At 6,593 feet, Mount LeConte is The third highest peak in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, behind only Clingmans Dome and Mount Guyot. It is however, from top to bottom, the tallest mountain in the Eastern United States, rising 5,301 feet. It also has four subpeaks. West Point, High Top, Cliff Tops, and Myrtle Point, all of which rise above 6,000 feet. You will find Rainbow Falls on this hike.
Rainbow Falls Trail
This trail is 5.2 miles round trip and rated moderate. The trailhead begins 2.4 miles up Cherokee Orchard Road. This is accessible from Historic Nature Trail/Airport Road (light #8) in Gatlinburg. Rainbow falls is at 4,000 feet in elevation and if your timing is right, mist from Roaring Fork Creek's spill over the 80 foot ledge creates a rainbow in the early afternoon. The falls hike is very popular by itself, but for the more adventurous, passing the beautiful falls and continuing on to the summit of Mt. LeConte is also a possibility.
Trillium Gap/Grotto Falls Trail
This trail is 12.8 miles round trip, but in winter months, the length climbs to 17.4 due to Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail's winter closure. Take Historic Nature Trail/Airport Road (light #8) in Gatlinburg and continue straight into the park via Cherokee Orchard Road. Once on Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, look for Rainbow Falls signs as a signal you are approaching the trailhead. Located on the right side of the road shortly after passing the parking area for Rainbow Falls is a small sign marking the beginning of this beautiful trail.
Trillium Gap Trail is the only horse trail to the summit of Mt. LeConte and is the trail used to transport supplies to LeConte Lodge. You may get to see llamas on the trail because lodge managers use these sure footed animals, instead of horses, to carry their supplies. LeConte Lodge is open from mid March to mid November. For more information or to make reservations at LeConte Lodge, call 865-429-5704.
Only 1.2 miles up the Trillium Gap Trail is the only waterfall in the park that visitors can walk behind. A trip to Grotto Falls makes a wonderful family hike and the falls, along with multitudes of wildflowers visible in the spring, provide wonderful photo opportunities!
Smoky Mountain Hikes With Views
Alum Cave Trail
Incredible views of the Great Smoky Mountains are paired with an incredible cave on this trail. Along the way to the top you'll follow the Alum Cave Stream for around a mile. The first landmark you'll come across is the Arch Rock, a black slate formation that arches over your path. The real attraction is Alum Cave Bluff, a massive overhang that was mined during the Civil War. At this landmark, you'll witness incredible mountain views.
Andrews Bald Trail
If distant views of mountain ridges are what you seek, Andrews Bald Trail leads to the highest bald in the park (5,860 feet in elevation), which is perfect for stretching out in the grass to enjoy, not only views of Fontana Lake and azaleas in the spring, but also panoramic views of the park's amazing fall coloration in autumn months. Remember not to plan this hike for winter months unless you want to add another 7 miles each way!
Anthony Creek/Bote Mountain Trails
This trail is 5.1 miles one way and is rated difficult, with an elevation gain of 3,000 feet. The trailhead is located at the far end of the Cades Cove picnic area. The combination of Anthony Creek and Bote Mountain Trails takes you to Spence Field where, by walking to the left on the AT, you'll discover panoramic views. This trail winds through a mixed forest of hemlock, hardwood, and rhododendron with Anthony Creek on the right.
A horse camp and campsite #9 are found along the way. The Bote Mountain Trail is an old road that passes along the ridge of Bote Mountain. When the road from Cades Cove to Spence Field was built in the 1850s, Cherokee workers were asked which ridge the road should follow. The workers pointed to the mountain and said "Bote"; i.e., "I vote for that one", except there is no "V" sound in the Cherokee language.
Bullhead Trail
This trail is 12.6 miles round trip and is a strenuous climb. Take Historic Nature Trail/ Airport Road (light #8) in Gatlinburg. This road soon becomes Cherokee Orchard Road and you'll cross the boundary to the park at 0.9 of a mile. Head to the right from the Rainbow Falls parking area into the woods and come to the intersection of trails. Turn right to get to the Bullhead Trail. This trail ascends through a canopy of young hemlock. You'll find outstanding views as you continue your ascent.
Watch for a boulder on the left after 3.0 miles that you can stand on to see over the heath into the valley below. On a clear day, one can see English Mountain to the northeast and Sugarland Mountain to the southeast. Elevation gain for this trail is 4,000 feet.
Charlie's Bunion Trail
This 8 mile roundtrip hike is rated moderate. Following the Appalachian Trail, this hike travels to rock crags along the state-line ridge, the main crest of the Smoky Mountains. By taking the AT trailhead in the corner of the Newfound Gap parking area, this segment will lead you to a rock outcropping, Charlie's Bunion, which provides wonderful views of the Tennessee side of the mountains.
Chimney Tops Trail
Located about 7 miles past the Sugarlands Visitor Center on Newfound Gap Road, this 4 mile round trip hike is a very popular attraction in the Smokies. In 2 miles, hikers climb 1,650 feet! Two rock spires, 4,755 feet in elevation, await those who manage the strenuous path to the top. Please note that this trail is slippery in the spring due to its rocky nature and the creek that crosses it. Wear proper shoes and also remember to keep children close by. A spectacular 360-degree view awaits those who complete this climb!
Clingman's Dome
At 6,643 feet, Clingman's Dome is Great Smoky Mountains National Park's highest point. It is the highest point in Tennessee. Clingmans Dome is a popular Park destination. Located along the state-line ridge, it is half in North Carolina and half in Tennessee. The peak is accessible after driving Clingmans Dome Road from Newfound Gap, and then walking a steep half-mile trail. A paved trail leads to a 54-foot observation tower. The Appalachian Trail crosses Clingmans Dome, marking the highest point along its 2,144 mile journey.
Vistas from Clingmans Dome are spectacular. On clear, pollution-free days, views expand over 100 miles and into seven states. However, air pollution limits average viewing distances to 22 miles. Despite this handicap, breathtaking scenes delight those ascending the tower. It is a great place for sunrises and sunsets.
Cloudy days, precipitation, and cold temperatures reveal the hostile environment atop Clingmans Dome. Proper preparation is essential for a good visit. Weather conditions atop Clingmans Dome change quickly. Snow can fall from anytime between September and May. Get a current weather forecast before heading to the tower.
Although Clingmans Dome is open year-round, the road leading to it is closed from December 1 through April 1, and whenever weather conditions require. People can hike and cross-country ski on the road during the winter.
Jakes Creek/Blanket Mountain Trail
This trail is 4.1 miles one way and is rated moderate with an elevation gain of 2,250 feet. The trailhead is located off of Jake's Creek Road in Elkmont. The Jake's Creek Trail climbs to Jake's Gap where you can take the Blanket Mountain Trail to the summit of Blanket Mountain.
Look Rock
There is also an observation tower that is open to the public. To get to the tower you must take the 1/2 mile hike. The visibility from the observation tower can be up to 40 miles on clear days. On hazy days the visibility is much less, but the view is still one of the best around. The railing on the tower is low, so if you bring children, be sure to keep an eye on them. There is also a natural observation on the opposite side of the Look Rock parking lot, although it still harbors beautiful views, it does not offer the 360 degree panoramic view like the tower.
Low Gap Trail
This trail is 5.4 miles one way and is rated moderate with an elevation gain of 2,600 feet. The trailhead is located at the Cosby access in the campground just before the B100 campsite. This trail provides a shorter route to the Mt. Cammerer fire tower and forms a loop hike with the Appalachian Trail and the Lower Mt. Cammerer Trail. The trail's ascent follows Cosby Creek, with a ravine separating the trail from the creek on your right.
The trail curves left at 0.9 of a mile and continues to ascend through large hemlocks and poplars. Watch for a large poplar that leans over but then bends and stretches straight up in search of light above the canopy.
Lower Mount Cammerer Trail
This trail is 7.4 miles one way and is rated difficult with and elevation gain of 2,600 feet. trailhead is located at the Cosby access in the campground near campsite B100. There is limited parking and the campground is closed in the winter, so you may need to park at the backpacker's parking area near the registration hut. This trail is part of a long backpack loop that takes you by the Mount Cammerer fire tower.
The trail ascends through hardwoods and rhododendron to a rock-hop crossing of a creek at 0.9 of a mile that flows down to Toms Creek, which is audible on the left. The trail then descends to cross this main creek on a footbridge at 1.0 mile. At 2.3 miles along the AT, you'll reach a gap where the Mt. Cammerer Trail leads right 0.6 of a mile out to the Mt. Cammerer fire tower, perched atop a rock outcropping known locally as "White Rocks". From here you can enjoy one of the best views in the park.
Maddron Bald Trail
This trail is 7 miles one way and is rated difficult. The trailhead is located off of US-321 between Cosby and Gatlinburg, 15 miles east of Gatlinburg, turn right onto Baxter Road (Past Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort) and make a right onto Laurel Springs Road. Look for a gravel road blocked by a gate. This is the trailhead. This trail ascends to a heath bald with several picturesque views and along the way takes you by the Albright Grove Nature Trail (1.3 miles in) that contains one of the park's best stands of virgin forest.
Look for a yellow poplar or tulip tree, the "largest known specimen in the park", that is 135 feet tall and over 25 feet in circumference. Maddron Bald Trail is home to campsite #29. Elevation gain is 3,500 feet.
Sugarland Mountain Trail
This trail is 12.3 miles one way and is rated moderate with an elevation gain of 3,500 feet. The trailhead is located off Little River Road at the Laurel Falls parking area. This trail connects Little River Road with the crest of the Smokies, passing a good view of Mt. LeConte. The trail first climbs through a pine-hemlock woods and then turns right into a hardwood forest. You'll climb steeply and cross the upper reaches of a ravine and a small stream.
After 9 miles you'll find an arrow carved in a tree on the left. This is the junction of a 0.4 of a mile un-maintained manway that drops down to connect with the Chimney Tops Trail.
Wildflowers & Wooded Trails
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachain Trail, which streches over 2,000 miles, from Maine to Georgia, was first proposed by Benton MacKaye as an effort to connect various parks nationally. The 2,175 mile trail crosses six national parks, including the Smokies, and it is said that to walk the length of the Trail would take over five million foot steps, a feat that over 10,000 people claim to have over the past 83 years.
The part of the trail that stretches over the Smoky Mountains is 293 miles and it is suggested to go in Late May through October as the winter months will have much snowfall and Spring time brings lots of rain. Where the Trail runs through the Smokies is known as the Roan Highlands which is home to wide open views of grassy balds, such as Hump Mountain and plentiful Rhododendron gardens. These balds are also spots which can harbor serious and dangerous weather and lightning is quite common in the summer months.
Brushy Mountain Trail
This trail is 11.8 miles roundtrip and is rated moderate. trailhead is accessed 1 mile up the Porters Creek Trail. At the top of the road, turn around to find the beginning of the Brushy Mountain Trail. This trail has frequent patches of wildflowers in the spring and several stream crossings. At 0.4 of a mile you'll see an old home site on the right that is marked by a collapsed chimney and washtub. Elevation gain for this trail is 2,500 feet. Take note that several trails will cross this path; make sure to determine your direction using trail signs!
Cove Hardwoods Nature Trail
This 0.8 of a mile loop, located inside the Chimney's Picnic Area, provides easy access to a stand of old-growth forest, as well as wonderful wildflower viewing opportunities in the spring. Take a quick hike and then head to a picnic table for a relaxing meal. Simply drive up Newfound Gap Road/US-441 to the Chimney's Picnic Area and then look for parking on the right almost immediately upon entering this area. The trailhead is above the parking lot.
Gregory Ridge Trail
This trail is 4.9 miles one way and is rated moderate with an elevation gain of 2,700 feet. The trailhead is located at the end of Forge Creek Road. This trail is one of the most popular routes to get to Gregory Bald, which, in the spring is a patchwork quilt of blooming azalea. The Gregory Ridge Trail begins by leading around the base of a ridge through lush rhododendron and mountain laurel, both adding to the spring and summer floral display for which this trail is famous. Also, at 0.3 of a mile you will see where Bower Creek spills down to join Forge Creek.
Little River, Cucumber Gap, & Jake's Creek Loop
This trail is a 5.1 mile, one way loop, rated easy, with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. The trailhead is located in Elkmont at the road fork, 2.3 miles from the Little River Road turnoff. Parking at the turnaround or along the side of the road is an option. This relatively easy walk on an old roadbed that keeps company with the Little River most of the way is a nice day hike for families and is pretty year round.
The road you follow into Elkmont is the old route of the Little River Railroad, part of the Little River Lumber Company, a major logging enterprise during the time when the forest was cut for lumber. Along the road you will pass the site of the Wonderland Hotel on the left. Built by the Wonderland Park Company, the hotel opened in 1912 to serve people riding the logging train into the mountains. Along your hike occasional benches invite you to stop and enjoy the sunshine on the violets, spring beauty, hepatica, and anemones in spring.
Porter's Creek Trail
This trail is 3.7 miles one way and is rated easy. Head east from Gatlinburg on US-321, turn south at 5.9 miles into Greenbrier. The road follows along the west side of the Little Pigeon River and becomes gravel in one mile. Continuing straight, you'll pass a picnic area on the left and then reach the end of the road and the beginning of Porters Creek Trail. This is an outstanding trail for wildflowers! In March and April you'll find bloodroot, trillium, May apple, trout lily, chickweed, phlox, spring beauty, and toothwort. Elevation for this trail is 1,550 feet.
Ramsey Cascade Trail
This trail is 8 miles roundtrip and rated moderate. trailhead access for Ramsay Cascade is found by turning left at 3.2 miles along the Greenbrier Road. This road follows along the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River for 1.5 miles until it is blocked; this is the trailhead for Ramsay Cascades. The trail begins at the end of the parking lot area and soon crosses the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River on a wooden bridge. You'll gradually ascend through large boulders and a forest of hemlock and mixed hardwood along an old roadbed with a stream on the right. Elevation gain for this trail is 2,200 feet.
Russell Field Trail
This trail is 5 miles one way and is rated moderate with an elevation gain of 2400 feet. The trailhead is located at the back of the Cades Cove Picnic Area or 1.5 miles down the Anthony Creek Trail. This short trail serves to connect the Anthony Creek Trail with the Appalachian Trail to form a backpacking loop while passing Russell Field.
Snake Den Ridge Trail
This trail is 5.3 miles one way and is rated moderate. The trailhead is located in Cosby Campground, in the southeast corner, at campsite B55. Walk up the gravel road and the trail joins a horse trail from the left that is a connector trail with the Low Gap Trail. Along this road you'll walk through second-growth deciduous forest, and in the fall, the woods are draped in brilliant reds and yellows. The trail climbs up the ridge of Snake Den Mountain through a series of switchbacks.
At 2.4 miles, an overlook provides a view of Cosby Cove. Continuing straight ahead, the Snake Den Ridge Trail passes spruce and fir as it reaches the crest of the mountain range at 5.3 miles and joins the Appalachian Trail at Inadu Knob.
Sugarland Valley Nature Trail
The Sugarland Valley Nature Trail was built in 1993 to provide a paved, flat trail into the woodlands of the Smokies. This 3,000 foot loop allows visitors requiring handicap access a chance to see historical remains and a beautiful river while experiencing nature all around them. Stop by the Sugarlands Visitor Center to pick up special media which can guide visitors along the trail. The trailhead is located 1/4 mile up Newfound Gap/US-441 from the Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Historical Trails in the Smokies
Grapeyard Ridge Trail
This trail is 7.6 miles one way and rated moderate. trailhead access for this trail is just before the turn to Ramsay Cascades, beginning on the right side of the road. The trail takes you through a mix of rhododendron, laurel, hemlock, and hardwood forest. You will also see several old home sites and rock walls along the way. Elevation gain for this trail is 1,000 feet.
Old Settlers Trail
This trail is 15.9 miles one way and rated moderate. trailhead access is located past the trailhead for the Grapeyard Ridge Trail on the right. Turn left on the road to Ramsay Cascades. One tenth of a mile after crossing the second bridge, you'll find parking and the Old Settlers trailhead on the left. The hike may be long, but it is a fairly moderate lowland path that has good displays of wildflowers in spring and frequent remains of old settlements. Elevation gain for this trail is 1,200 feet and it is home to campsite #33.


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Explorers Garden
The Explorers Garden rests in a microclimate just below the summit of Bussey Hill. This nearly three acre (one hectare) site provides ideal growing conditions for many species that have been challenging to grow in less protected areas of the Arboretum. Currently, the garden showcases 775 plants representing 332 taxa (kinds), 130 genera, and 55 families. As such, it has proven to be a perfect testing ground for plants collected in the expeditions of E. H. Wilson in the early 1900s to the NACPEC [pdf] (North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium) expeditions of our own time. While many of the plants showcased here derive from Asia, the Explorers Garden also displays rare and/or marginally hardy American native plants such as Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) and Florida yew (Taxus floridana).
- Two of the largest Franklin trees (Franklinia alatamaha) in the world. [pdf]
- The original North American introduction of paperbark maple (Acer griseum) from China. [pdf]
- A majestic specimen of sand pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) collected by E. H. Wilson in 1907. [pdf]
- A grove of dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). [pdf]
- One of the first hardy cedars of Lebanon (Cedrus libani), wild-collected from the Taurus Mountains in 1900. [pdf]
- A century-old specimen of Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus), which bears a profusion of snowy white flowers from late May through mid June. [pdf]
- Introductions of seven-son flower (Heptacodium miconioides, formerly H. jasminoides, the). [pdf]
Search our inventory for additional accessions information or access our collections using your mobile device via Arboretum Explorer!
The main entry for Chinese Path and the Explorers Garden is along Bussey Hill Road. Look for signs and the path entrance located next to a bench about an eighth of a mile from the top of Bussey Hill. Chinese Path is a horseshoe-shaped path within the Explorers Garden; the southern entry begins at the intersection of Oak Path and Beech Path. Explorers Garden also contains an open lawn with planting beds on its edges, accessible from Bussey Hill Road. The Garden lies about a thirty-five minute walk from the Arborway Gate and a ten minute walk from the Centre Street Gate. It is about twelve minutes from the South Street Gate and twenty minutes from the Bussey Street Gate when accessed via Beech Path. If driving, park in front of the Centre Street Gate, the South Street Gate, or along Bussey Street.
Paths in the Explorers Garden are composed of grass and are not wheelchair accessible. In winter, access may be limited due to snow and ice; please use caution.
A sign at the western end of Chinese Path describes the role plant exploration has played in the development of Arboretum collections. A self-guided tour, highlights Arboretum plant explorers, exciting journeys, and fascinating plants introduced to North American gardens from all over the world.
How long should I explore?
Plan to spend at least thirty minutes walking along Chinese Path and exploring the plants around the open lawn.
Plan your visit to the Arboretum.
- Dosmann, Michael. 2015. The History of Minimum Temperatures at the Arnold Arboretum: Variation in Time and Space. Arnoldia 72(4): 2-11. [pdf]
- Dosmann, Michael. 2012. Dipelta floribunda: A Shrub of Subtle Beauty. Arnoldia 70(1): 32-33. [pdf]
- Del Tredici, Peter. 2010. The Sand Pear—Pyrus pyrifolia. Arnoldia 67(4): 28–29. [pdf]
- Del Tredici, Peter. 2007. The Paperbark Maple—One Hundred Years Later. Arnoldia 65(2): 40. [pdf]
- Aiello, Anthony S., and Michael S. Dosmann. 2007. The Quest for the Hardy Cedar-of-Lebanon. Arnoldia 65(1): 26–35. [pdf]
- Del Tredici, Peter. 2005. Against All Odds: Growing Franklinia in Boston. Arnoldia 63(4): 2–7. [pdf]
- Del Tredici, Peter. 2005. Chionanthus retusus: The Chinese Fringetree. Arnoldia 63(4):17–18. [pdf]
- Koller, Gary L. 1986. Seven-Son Flower from Zhejiang: Introducing the Versatile Ornamental Shrub Heptacodium jasminoides Airy Shaw. Arnoldia 46(4): 2–14. [pdf]
Search for related articles in Arnoldia, the magazine of the Arnold Arboretum.
- Introducing the Explorers Garden: A new name for a treasured destination [pdf]
- Meet early plant explorers and see what they saw.
- Learn more about the Arboretum's twenty-year membership in NACPEC and the incredible plants discovered in China along the way.
- The Sino-American Botanical Expedition (SABE)
- Del Tredici, Peter. 2007. The Arnold Arboretum: A Botanical Bridge between the United States and China from 1915 through 1948. Bulletin of the Peabody Museum of Natural History 48(2): 261-268. [pdf]

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I know dancindiva will appreciate this, 'cause we notice EVERYTHING from Fear! Do you think it is just by chance that the father is pretty hot-headed? He has a temper on him, slamming cabinets and throwing phones...this type of thing happens many times in the movie. I know he is upset about his daughter being with this maniac, BUT the behavior is manifested before he even meets David, and before he hates him. They say females are sometimes drawn to men that are like their dad. Anyway, I wonder if this was intentional, portraying the dad this way. Yeah, I know I have too much time on my hands! LOL. I sometimes put Fear on (the only Mark movie I own) in the background while I am on here job hunting, so I am SOMEWHAT productive! ha ha
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I definitely think you're right, Emat! The film itself seems to acknowledge this in the scene after David and Mr. Walker have their confrontation outside Nicole's school and David starts beating himself in the chest: Nicole walks into the kitchen at home and accuses her father of doing something "a thousand times worse" (I forget her exact words, but it's close to that) than anything David has done, a reference to him beating up Gary. So even though Mr. Walker didn't really beat on David, there's a connection in their capacity for and inclination towards violence. That connection is followed through in the escalation of violence they engage in towards the end. In retaliation for David trashing his car, Mr. Walker breaks into the house where David is staying and ends up trashing it - prompting the revenge mission the boys go on to the Walker residence.
So, yeah. And nice observation!
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i dont know wut else to add! u guys said it all! but ya i did notice that too!
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Good observations ladies. I'll have to rent this again(damn). I guess I'm not that observant or maybe just to preoccupied. I had to rent Three Kings again after reading the posts on here.
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HOW OBSERVAT OF YOU ALL!! LoL!! Its k00l y0u n0tice these things!!
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emat- i do the exact same thing! i put fear on a lot while im on the comp and just listen to it! LOL!
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LMAO...are we dorks or what?
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I have "Fear" in my VCR quite often as well. But I don't think I could ever simply listen to it - I'd have to turn around for all the kissing scenes... *g*
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Good point...I usually turn around for:
1) First time she sees him
2) Roller coaster (I don't bother to turn
around for rave scene anymore, or the kissing after it)
3) Sex scene
4) Car chase (only because he looks especially hot there)
Everthing else I pretty much just half-listen. In certain scenes he does not look as hot as in others. He doesn't look that good (for him, anyway!) in the scene where the father tells him off, and he looks sort of weird when he is sweet-talking Nicole into taking him back.
Frankly, at this point in my life, I get bored after she discovers him cheating. THAT is how many times I've watched...sad...so sad! After that scene happens, I really don't turn around anymore!
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i always luv to watch the first kiss and the scene where hes chasing margo in the car. i hafta agree with emat, i dont care for his acting when hes trying to get back together with nicole, he is so much better at being mad. plus he looks way hotter
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I love, love, love, the first scene where she spots him playing pool. Ya the love scene is good too. And your right his acting is better when he's mad/psycho. I have to admit i own the movie but haven't watched it in a long time.
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I don't know how many times I've seen it, though I'm sure it's not as many as y'all. I still watch all the way through the end (unless I fall asleep; I frequently put it in when I'm going to bed). I do close my eyes when Kaiser's (sp?) head comes through the doggy door, though...
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Oooooooooooh, yeah that really bothered me. It was so unnecessary for them to do that...I hated that.
"This must be the savage beast Kaiser"
-"David McCall"
(of course, it sounded more like "Kaisuh" hee hee)
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Hey all you other Mark fans! Why shouldn't we be Mark fans??? HES GORGEOUS!!! Anyways, just thought I'd say that after reading these postings it's making me want to go out and buy Fear right now so I can watch it!! I have seen it before and you all are right...it's an AWESOME movie! Mark has never looked hotter!!
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But as he quickly grew to 6'3" over the course of one year, the Canarsie native, who commuted daily to Holy Cross High School in Bayside, began attracting interest from several Major League Baseball teams, one of whom compared the 17-year-old to former All-Star Lorenzo Cain.
"It was at the point where I was like, 'mom, can we check this out?' I'm growing a lot," recalled Palmer of his abrupt growth spurt in a phone interview with BQE Media. "I had grown three inches after my sophomore year. The doctor told me I was going to grow even more. It was so crazy."
As a junior, Palmer became one of the standout baseball players in the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA), and over his last two seasons – he graduated with a First Team All-CHSAA honor – the skilled shortstop had made connections with teams like the Twins, Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox and Mets.
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It was the Mets who elected to keep the local product close to home by selecting Palmer in the 22nd round in last month's MLB Draft. Last week, the CHSAA Player of the Year finalist decided to officially forgo college, where he had interest from schools like Wake Forest and LIU Brooklyn, and sign with the Mets.
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"The process was really exciting for me," Palmer said of interacting with MLB teams prior to draft day. "So many big league teams are contacting me, coming to my house, asking me questions and stuff like that."
Few athletes on the baseball field are 6'3" and 190 pounds, much less a teenager. Palmer isn't just one of the more physically gifted players New York City has produced in recent years, but the talent is easy to capture.
Adams even suggests that the potential-packed prospect doesn't realize just how good he can be.
"I think he's so untapped still as a player," he said, confident that Palmer can get to the next level. "I don't even think all his baseball skill has been touched yet. It's Major League Baseball so, yes, he could fall flat on his face, but he could become a scary player."
Palmer's heard that before. Often, in fact. He also believes he brings a level of untapped potential, however he insists that he knows that and is working to live up to the hype.
He himself has exceedingly high ambitions dating back to when he fell in love with the sport as a child in Canarsie playing baseball in Spring Creek.
"I kept waking up every day, 'Mom can we go play baseball? Dad, can you take me to the game?' The support system they gave me was a blessing," said Palmer, who models his game and attitude after Derek Jeter. "I want to make it all the way up to the big leagues, to the top, and my goal as a player is to become a Hall of Famer."
Adams says he's never had an issue over his four years with the shortstop, and adds that Palmer was one of the most well-respected players in the clubhouse and grew into a leader as a senior.
Perhaps one day it will all click for the new Met.
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Friday, October 21, 2011
All SPEED Friday In Talladega
ESPN's Dale Jarrett picked a good week to have his appendix taken out. ESPN is out of action Friday and SPEED has the truck race on Saturday. Despite his surgery, Jarrett will be back in action for ESPN Sunday covering the Sprint Cup Series race.
SPEED starts Friday at 2:30PM from the big track with Sprint Cup Series practice. John Roberts, Kyle Petty and Larry McReynolds on the call. NASCAR Live is next at 3:30PM during the break between sessions with Krista Voda, Jeff Hammond and Bob Dillner. The Cup cars return to the track at 4PM for final practice.
The TV day is capped by the Camping World Trucks qualifying at 5PM. Rick Allen, Phil Parsons and Michael Waltrip will be in the TV booth. Hermie Sadler and Ray Dunlap will be the reporters.
Trackside is on at 7PM. Viewer reactions to the changes made to this show has been strong. Rutledge Wood hosts with Kyle Petty and Jeff Hammond as the expert panel. Newcomer Marianela Pereyra is the reporter.
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- GinaV24 said...
LOL, OK, well I'm not sure if there is ever a GOOD week to have your appendix taken out.
Not sure how much TV time I'll get this weekend. I have plans for both days, so Friday night may be the only time available to sit on the couch.
- October 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM
- Anonymous said...
Will watch practice but not trackside. It has become a silly, stupid show. Ls
- October 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM
- Anonymous said...
Kyle petty tells us how the race should be driven, how a car should be set up and how a driver should act and what that driver should say but yet he never seemed to figure all that out for himself. He and Larry Mac seem to keep liking to bite the hand that feeds them.
It is sad that when they put someone down they don't care that is a human being they are hurting. They do it just for reaction. Hard to watch and is slowly driving me away. I cannot be a part of destroying the soul of another human being. Words are extremely painful regardless the amount of money you have.
- October 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM
- Anonymous said...
All I hope for is a good Talladega race and very little of that 2-car tango stuff. While the race lead numbers were high, the two car stuff is very boring to watch. Even watching last year's race yesterday on SPEED, you had the pack racing and that was more interesting to watch. Hopefully the changes NASCAR made will help get pack racing the best. The truck series could be the best race of the weekend if the 2-car tango stuff appears in the NSCS.
- October 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM
- Anonymous said...
If NASCAR Is going to continue to allow the 2 car racing then there should be 2 winners. The front car could not come close to a win without the second. Ls
- October 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM
- Garry said...
I, too, hope for an exciting race. Also have given up on Trackside. I like Kyle Petty, but it's more of a scripted chaos, then informative fun show. I actually stopped watching it when they would have guest drivers on, and then, right in the middle of them talking, Larry Mac would turn around and spout to the crowd "These are my people!" , whilst the driver would have a "Did you just interrupt me to do something stupid?" look on his face. Or the endless Toyota commercial from Hammond and DW.But ultimately, I hope for a safe, exciting race. Oh,and a Roush Ford wins....
- October 21, 2011 at 12:16 PM
- Anonymous said...
West Coast Diane said:
Hmmmmm....how are they going to be able to put just one car in a frame and follow it around the track, discussing non race related stories about said driver...lol!
Sounds like changes may not have made a big enough difference to stop the 2 car draft :-(.
- October 21, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Buschseries61 said...
That's a great picture! Now we know where ESPN gets all it's info from.
Also hope Dale Jarrett is doing well.
- October 21, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- Charlie said...
I was thinking the same thing West Coast Diane.
We will be able to see twice as many cars in a camera shot as they usually show. Two cars hooked together will almost force them to show two cars but with the technology Espn has they may just zoom in and show you one car.
Wait and see I guess.
- October 21, 2011 at 2:55 PM
- Buschseries61 said...
Kyle Petty is awesome in the booth!
Anyway, looks like the changes NASCAR implemented didn't work. It's going to be a long day Sunday.
- October 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM
- Anonymous said...
any changes coming betweeen practices to eliminate this 2 car nonsense
- October 21, 2011 at 3:20 PM
- Buschseries61 said...
Probably not anon. Kyle Petty warned that changes to the car 4-5 years ago led to this. More change may have other unintended consequences. NASCAR seems happy where they are.
- October 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM
- AncientRacer said...
Well, being here all I can say is whatever the rule changes it sure does not look any different. Round and round they go two by two.
- October 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM
- Wiresculptress said...
Sounds like those of us with Direct TV better enjoy SPEED while we can. They may be dropping it Nov. 1.
Anybody else heard this?
- October 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM
- FloridaMatt said...
From the looks of practice, it appears we'll have another full round of LoveBuggery. Come on Nascar, loose the plates and put a chicane on the backstretch.
- October 21, 2011 at 5:34 PM
- AncientRacer said...
Yes. Here is a lonk to an article:
- October 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM
- Roland said...
Well, looks like the rules changes had zero affect. Bummer. I was really looking forward to the race on Sunday but now, I honestly dont care. Ill watch but I wont like it! Truck race should be good.
One time today, Larry Mac said that it is impossible to have a "3 car tandem". I present this without comment.
Also, the guys were wearing suits today instead of casual friday. Even Mikey had to put a blazier on over his firesuit for truck quals.
- October 21, 2011 at 6:08 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
I am also bummed. Not a fan of this awful dual slalom racing!
- October 21, 2011 at 7:05 PM
- sbaker17 said...
It's nothing more than a high speed chain race.
- October 21, 2011 at 10:14 PM
- Roadgeek Adam said...
Truck race should be great. Hoping for a surprise winner today.
- October 22, 2011 at 10:09 AM
- crockett said...
DJ still uses a flip phone? Really?? Someone get that man a smartphone!
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not quite sure whether you have a walleye, pike or whatever on the
As anglers, most of the time we hit the lake with certain species
in mind. If walleyes are the fish-of-the-day, then we'll arm
ourselves with spinning rods, Lindy Rigs, jigs, leeches, crawlers
and minnows. Or if going after panfish, we'll break out the
ultralight tackle. Going for largemouth? Then it's casting rods,
spinnerbaits, soft plastics and other bass-catching baits.
But let's say you just want to go out fishing for whatever bites.
What's the best plan of attack for catching anything that swims?
Well, in my experience, it starts with a weedline. The environment
that attracts every fish species is underwater foliage. Pike,
panfish, bass, catfish, everything loves living in vegetation.
Finding weeds is a pretty easy thing to do. In a clear water lake,
your eyes will show you the weeds. In stained lakes, you might have
to rely on your depth finder to show you where the weeds are in
deeper water. Once you find nice green, healthy weeds along a
stretch of shoreline or out on a mid-lake hump or flat, the next job
is to identify the edge of that weedline. The "edge" is most often
dictated by water depth. It's the deepest point the weeds can
survive before lack of sunlight penetration can sustain their life.
After you determine the depth of the weedline, prepare to keep your
bait as close to the edge of that weedline as possible when fishing
for whatever will bite.
The best all-purpose outfit
To catch any and all fish species, you'll need a rod, reel and line
well-suited for the task. You won't want to go heavy, or too light
either. Therefore, a medium-action spinning combo is your best bet.
For line, you want something light enough for panfish finesse, yet
heavy enough to not break if you happen to tangle with a tough pike
or big bass! Monofilament line in the 6-8 pound test range is ideal.
Take the fish for a spin!
OK, you're on your weedline. You have your catch-anything rod and
reel. What should you tie on? There are two sure-fire baits that,
for my money, are the most universally-appealing lures ever made.
They have proven themselves for decades. The first is the venerable
Mepp's spinner. The Mepp's is classified as an "in-line spinner"
comprised of a rigid wire that holds a spinner, a weighted body
ferrule and a single treble hook. There are many styles and sizes
available, but you can never go wrong with the classic Mepp's Aglia.
The #3 size, weighing 1/4 ounce, is a great catch-all size. Clip it
to a swivel to eliminate potential line twist.
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Fishing an in-line spinner is about as easy as it gets. Just throw
it a long cast behind the boat and troll it down that weedline at a
smooth, slow pace. Give the bait a forward surge, twitch or
hesitation once in a while to mix up the action a little bit. A lot
of times the fish will hit it when is suddenly changes speed or
If you find yourself snagging too many edge weeds with the Mepp's
treble hook, switch to my second top choice for catch-all lures: the
Beetle Spin. This is a bait with an L-shaped wire that has a spinner
on one end and a clip for a jig on the other. Pick a jig and
corresponding soft plastic body, clip it on and go! For catching
whatever is in the mood to bite, I really like a pink jighead with a
white twist-tail body. But mix up different color offerings to dial
in the killer color! You'll find the beetle spin to be quite
weedless as the L-wire threads its way between weeds nicely and
keeps the vegetation away from the hook shank.
If you spend a day trolling weedlines with medium-sized spinners,
you'll be amazed how many fish you'll catch. You're likely to tangle
with four or five different species in a single afternoon. And when
the sun goes down, both Mepp's spinners and Beetle Spins are also
very good nighttime baits because they thump out a lot of
fish-attracting vibration. So next time you can't decide what to
fish for, fish for everything! Anytime and anywhere...
Good Fishing!
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Make the most of your Lent this year with daily reflections, answers to theological questions, and advice on how to deepen your spirituality.
40 days to a new you
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If Lent is 40 days, why are there 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter?
"The 40 days of Lent" has always been more of a metaphor than a literal count. Over the course of history the season of preparation for Easter Sunday has ranged from one day (in the first century) to 44 (today in the Roman church). [Read more.]
Lean into Lent
I'm coming to believe that the ultimate goal of this conversion is not to muscle our way to changed behaviors, but rather to loosen up enough to change our perceptions. [Read more.]
Lent without a map
By giving up the usual Lenten expectations, Lent can cultivate trust in God. [Read more.]
No complaints about or during Lent
I spent a few weeks wondering what to give up for Lent. I wanted it to be something that really did make me think and recall Jesus' teachings. [Read more.]
An earth-friendly Lent
Linking Lenten practices with a greater awareness of our finite planet and the needs of so many across the globe seem to me to be obvious connections. [Read more.]
Three ways to get into spiritual shape this Lent
Just like our exercise routines, our Lenten routines aim to both push us and make us feel good. [Read more.]
Ten ways to put new life into Lent
Have you lost track of Lent in recent years? Has it lost substance and grit? Here are a few ideas you might consider to help you get more traction along your spiritual path. [Read more.]
Fast break
I could stop eating for a week and never come close to the terror of truly not knowing where my or my family's next meal will come from—or if it will come at all. Between my bank account and the restaurants within a block of my home, a full belly is never far away. [Read more.]
Celtic Crossover
I shy away from many popular spiritual movements, which seem to come and go like feathers in the breeze. But Celtic spirituality is not one of these. [Read more.]
You 2.0
Every so often at work, a pop-up will appear on my screen and tell me that an upgrade of some program is available. I'm prompted to click "Upgrade now" or "Remind me later." In my company, "No, thanks" is not an option. [Read more.]
Start spreading the Good News
I've never really figured out just how to explain my faith to my unchurched peers. I am often left feeling like I've missed an opportunity to give an account of Catholicism that isn't focused on the media darlings of celibacy, abortion, sex abuse, or homosexuality. [Read more.]
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"Moreover, you scorned our people, and compared the Albanese to sheep, and according to your custom think of us with insults. Nor have you shown yourself to have any knowledge of my race. Our elders were Epirotes, where this Pirro came from, whose force could scarcely support the Romans. This Pirro, who Taranto and many other places of Italy held back with armies. I do not have to speak for the Epiroti. They are very much stronger men than your Tarantini, a species of wet men who are born only to fish. If you want to say that Albania is part of Macedonia I would concede that a lot more of our ancestors were nobles who went as far as India under Alexander the Great and defeated all those peoples with incredible difficulty. From those men come these who you called sheep. But the nature of things is not changed. Why do your men run away in the faces of sheep?"
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Madison restaurant owner Marsh Shapiro dies
TV personality and restaurant owner was suffering from cancer
MADISON, Wis. — Madison TV personality and restaurant owner Marsh Shapiro died Wednesday morning after a nearly two-year battle with brain cancer, according to a restaurant manager.
Shapiro opened the Nitty Gritty at West Johnson and Frances Streets in 1968, which has become best known for celebrating birthdays. He sold the downtown location in 2010.
Shapiro began his TV career as the host of a children's show on Channel 27 and he later became a sportscaster.
Decades ago, Shapiro was known as "Marshall the Marshall" on the locally produced children's program.
"Thousands of children passed through the doors of Channel 27 in the days of live TV, and, oh, the stories that Marsh could tell of those days," said Bob Miller.
His friends said he will be missed by many in the community.
"He wasn't just a sportscaster, a fan, a family man, or a proprietor of the Nitty Gritty. He was an iconic figure in this community, and I think he'll be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, and all the good things he did for this community," said Terry Murawski.
His friends said Shapiro has left a permanent footprint in Madison.
"We've heard 'Madison icon' a lot — it just doesn't do him justice. You look at Marsh, he was Madison. He loved Madison. He loved the UW. He loved Badger sports," said Paul Pitas. "It doesn't seem fair when you look at what he's done for the community."
Treatments and surgery for his brain cancer seemed to be working, until Shapiro took a turn earlier this year.
"It was a journey and he fought it hard, the whole way," Murawski said. "He was just a generous, loving person — a dear friend who I'll miss and we'll all miss."
On Madison Mayor Paul Soglin's Facebook page, he wrote that Marsh was "a wonderful father, husband, friend, citizen, sports fan and human being."
Shapiro was 74 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday.
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OTTAWA — The two major federal opposition leaders are heading west this summer hoping to take advantage of the hostility of many British Columbians for the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
But Opposition leader Thomas Mulcair and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau might want to reconsider making the $7.9 billion megaproject a central campaign plank in the 2015 election campaign, warns Prime Minister Stephen Harper's B.C. lieutenant.
James Moore said both opponents risk sharing the fate of former provincial New Democratic Party leader Adrian Dix, who in 2013 blew a huge lead in the polls and was rejected by voters after deciding to oppose Kinder Morgan's proposed pipeline expansion.
"If Justin Trudeau and Tom Mulcair want to take the Adrian Dix approach to saying no to any development in Western Canada and particularly in British Columbia in the next election, they're going to have the same outcome in the next election as Adrian Dix did," said Moore, who in 2012 harshly criticized Enbridge for its clumsy attempts to win public support for the pipeline megaproject.
"The public (according to polls) is split on the matter. But what the public is not split on is the idea of politicians is being reflexively against any development in British Columbia. They always reject that."
Moore was subjected last month to several days of ridicule as opposition MPs, and especially Mulcair, accused him and B.C.'s other Tory MPs of "hiding" from the media rather than defending the government's support of Northern Gateway.
Instead, the government relied on cautious statements from Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford, who said only that the government was endorsing Enbridge's project subject to it meeting 209 conditions imposed by a federal review panel in December.
Moore, the industry minister, dismissed the notion he was dodging responsibility to speak on a major B.C. issue. He noted that it's standard practice for the minister responsible for the decision, in this case Rickford, to speak for the government on any matter under his or her responsibility.
Moore was asked if he believes Enbridge has, since the company's darkest moments in 2012 after a U.S. regulator lambasted the company, made strides in winning "social licence" to proceed with the $7.9 billion project.
"I do, and certainly part of the 209 conditions speak to the concerns raised by the public that are now embedded in the conditions for them to move forward, and those conditions have to be met."
Both Mulcair and Trudeau are planning B.C. visits in August, while Harper has tentative plans to head to the West Coast sometime this summer, according to an official in his office.
The province is seen as a battleground in part because B.C. got six new seats in the latest electoral boundary distribution, raising the total to 42. Five of those new seats are in the Greater Vancouver area, while the other is on Vancouver Island.
The Tories have 21 seats, the NDP 12, the Liberals two and the Green party one, leader Elizabeth May. If the new map had been used in the 2011 election the Conservatives would have won 28 seats, the NDP 11, the Liberals two and the Greens one.
Harper's party won its seats in 2011 with just under 46 per cent of the vote in B.C., while currently polls indicate the party is at around the 33 per cent level — a steep plunge but still ahead of the Liberals and NDP, both at 28 per cent, according to data compiled by poll analyst Eric Grenier.
While both Mulcair and Trudeau are adamantly opposed to the Gateway pipeline to Kitimat, they differ in their approach to Kinder Morgan's $5.4 billion plan to build a pipeline that will triple capacity to its facility in Burnaby.
Trudeau has spoken vaguely about being potentially more favourable towards the project, saying he believes the company may show it has learned from Enbridge's mistakes.
Mulcair, by contrast, said the current federal review of the Kinder Morgan initiative is tainted due to restrictions imposed which prevent cross-examination of witnesses.
Moore saved his most scathing criticism for Trudeau, ridiculing the Liberal leader's condemnation of Gateway, his on-the-fence view toward Kinder Morgan project, and his wholehearted endorsement of Trans Canada Pipeline's proposed project to ship crude oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
"Justin Trudeau's approach to this is laughable. I mean, he says he's in favour of Keystone but he's against Enbridge but he's maybe in favour of Kinder Morgan, but will wait and see.
"Well, actually, no. Responsible governments don't pick and chose energy projects based on public opinion polls. You have to have an evidence-based, science-based approach to these things that listens to independent panel recommendations."
Nathan Cullen, the NDP's finance critic and a prominent West Coast MP, rejected the notion the NDP is on the wrong side of public opinion.
"The Conservatives have wedded themselves to irresponsible development and have to pay the political price," he told The Sun.
"We believe there is a safe way to ship oil and it must be done with the support of local communities and First Nations, add value and create jobs, and pass a real environmental review. This is what the vast majority of BC voters want."
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Forewarned is Foreguarded {{#set:Type=General}} Summary::Your knowledge of spells is extensive enough that you know the best way to resist virtually any spell (and those you don't know, you can learn on the fly). You also know how to put that knowledge to good use if pressed. Prerequisites: {{#arraymap: Intelligence 15, Wisdom 12, Concentration 8 ranks, Spellcraft or Psicraft 8 ranks, Dodge or Lightning Reflexes, Endurance or Great Fortitude, Narrow Mind or Mental Resistance or Iron Will|,|x|Prerequisite::x}}You notice the enemy wizard's gestures and realize that he's casting finger of death. As the black ray arcs towards you, you focus your life energy around your vital organs to shield them from the spell's effect. The ray strikes true, but you stay standing. You grin and say, "That was too easy", then promptly bring your foe down with a phantasmal killer before he can respond.Benefit: If you succeed on a Spellcraft check to identify a spell being cast at you (or that will affect you), you may gain a +6 insight bonus to your spell resistance (if you have it) and saving throw(s) against that spell, as well as for any skill checks that are allowed in order to resist the spell's effects. You must be able to identify your opponent's spell and have time to react in order to use this feat (thus, you cannot be flat-footed, the spell must have a vocal or somatic component, you must be able to hear and/or see, and the spell must have a casting time of at least a standard action). Having this feat means that you can instantly recall or figure out how to properly defend yourself against any given spell, given that you can identify the spell in question, so you only need enough time to react by instinct alone. Because you have to recall a lot of information in a short amount of time, using this feat increases the Spellcraft DC to identify the spell by 6. If you do not actually know the spell being cast against you, the Spellcraft DC is increased by 12 and the bonuses gained from this feat are halved (round down). If you are able to make an immediate action in that round, you may expend the immediate action to reduce the Spellcraft DC increase to 3 (or to 6 if you don't know the spell). You may only use this feat when a spell is first cast, so you can't use it to protect yourself from a spell's ongoing effects unless you used it when that spell was being cast (in which case you gain the bonus until the spell's effects end).
You can also use this feat to defend yourself from psionic powers in the same way, but you must make a successful Psicraft check (instead of a Spellcraft check) to identify the power in order to do so.Normal: Without this feat, identifying a spell or power being used against you does nothing to help you defend yourself against it (except for perhaps enabling you to counterspell).Special: For every eight ranks in Spellcraft/Psicraft that you gain beyond 8, the insight bonus for spell/power resistance, saving throws, and skill checks granted by this feat increases by +1. If you have both the Dodge feat and the Lightning Reflexes feat, you gain the benefit of evasion in addition to the insight bonuses (or improved evasion if you already have evasion). If you have both the Endurance feat and the Great Fortitude feat, you gain the benefit of mettle (for Fortitude saves) in addition to the insight bonuses (or improved mettle if you already had mettle). If you have both the Narrow Mind or Mental Resistance feat and the Iron Will feat, you gain the benefit of mettle (for Will saves) in addition to the insight bonuses (or improved mettle if you already had mettle). If you have both Dodge and Lightning Reflexes, and also have the Mobility feat or the Epic Reflexes feat, you gain the benefit of improved evasion in addition to the insight bonuses. If you have both Endurance and Great Fortitude, and also have the Diehard feat or the Epic Fortitude feat, you gain the benefit of improved mettle (for Fortitude saves) in addition to the insight bonuses. If you have both Narrow Mind or Mental Resistance and Iron Will, and also have the Force of Will feat, the Psionic Meditation feat, or the Epic Will feat, you gain the benefit of mettle (for Will saves) in addition to the insight bonuses.
Note: For all feats listed that have both an SRD version and a Tome version (Great Fortitude, Lightning Reflexes, Iron Will, Dodge, Endurance, Diehard, Mobility, etc.), either version is acceptable.
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Uma Thurman attended the 2014 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (January 12) in Beverly Hills, California.
The actress wore a custom two piece design from Atelier Versace and jewels from Chopard. Uma donned the black ensemble which paired a beaded halter-style top and floor-length skirt with a dramatic train.
As a woman famous for her long, lean and delicate frame, I feel this design does not show off the stunning styling we've come to know and love from Uma–like this perfect red carpet moment.
What's your take on Uma's Golden Globe style: love it on the red carpet, or leave it in the closet?
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text: All Evangelion nerds (like me) should know exactly what this Entry Plug is supposed to be: the ride Shinji and Rei have that plugs them (in more ways than one) into a gigantic robot. This USB storage version does NOT allow you to destroy Tokyo while protecting it, but it does keep your files safe while you're commuting to and from work. The only caveat is that these are only 2GB, whereas any self-respecting anime fan would have gone up to 64GB sticks by now. What's all the rest of the space in this drive taken up by? Whininess. [Akiba.Keizai via Dvice]


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My apologies in advance if this post does not actually belong in the 'Open Discussion'. I am new and do not have a sense for how or where to ask an unusual but important question.
I am in full swing with a new development project and, I totally like the quality of WinMerge, and it's supporting website! What I am wondering about is how to pay the bills for my future organization. So, my observation is that WinMerge is making the world a better place, not only with a useful and valuable product, but with the website also (http://winmerge.org)... and it's people seem like ideal citizens, and I am wondering if I can adopt some of the same approaches to advertising (make the adds less conspicuous, not animated, etc...). Does this pay the bills?
I just recently visited the Wikipedia website, and I am very annoyed by the kind of plea that I just saw for financial help. I would much rather see impersonal adds than something directed at me that I find hard to ignore, even though I cannot contribute currently to the site. If your bills are being paid, this is something I would like to hear more about. If the effort is a "labor of love" and no one is able to make their living from developing the tool (I'd be shocked if this were the case) then I (and maybe other readers of this post) will need to think of some other approach to monetization.


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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Football fans passed, ran and scored to raise money for service members and first responders in the local community here during the Buddy Bowl Nov. 24.
More than 300 service members and civilians gathered at the flag-football tournament, which raised more than $19,000 in donations for charities who promote active lifestyles for wounded veterans and first responders.
One of the recipients is the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provides athletic equipment, competition and training expenses for many sports, said Nico Marcolongo, a retired Marine and president of the non-profit organization.
The Buddy Bowl started in 1977 when Point Loma High School graduates began meeting on the beach for football games. With a desire to get more military involved, Marcolongo relocated the annual event here in 1998. Soon after the move, a helicopter crashed off the coast of Point Loma, killing six service members.
"Four of the Marines had been from my unit," Marcolongo explained. "I passed a can around the event and $550 was raised for the families."
The impromptu fund raising was the beginning of the Bowl as a charity event.
The Buddy Bowl is unique because it is the only annual event in the U.S. that raises money for military, first responders and their families through a community based flag football tournament that includes both physically-challenged and able-bodied participants, Marcolongo said.
Jeff Buras, an electrician for Roen Electric and team member of the championship team, Blood Bath, said his team has been participating in the Buddy Bowl for 10 years and intends to continue the tradition as long as the cause still remains.
To learn more about the Buddy Bowl, visit: http://buddybowl.org.