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Meall Cheo: Small is beautiful
Summit Comment
Colin Murphy
a month ago
This is officially an Arderin Beg, but to be honest it is barely visible as a separate entity and the 'summit' consists of a small cairn of sorts perched precariously on the edge of a low peat hag...
Croagh Patrick
Track 4343
a month ago
walk, Len: 3.6km, Climb: 747m, Area: Lugnademon, Croagh Patrick (Ireland) Lugna...
Meall Cheo: Middle of a good ridge walk
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Last edit by: Colin Murphy
a month ago
See comments for Leenaun Far North top for an approach via Bucán.
Leenaun Hill Far North-West Top: Little ascended top with fine views
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Last edit by: Colin Murphy
a month ago
One approach is to bag this via Bucán. Start from the Western Way at L836 612 C and began ascending in a SE direction over grassy, fairly gentle slopes that eventually become very steep. This appr...
Crafty Peaks #8 - Mt. Leinster
Track 4342
a month ago
walk, Len: 5.8km, Climb: 400m, Area: Mount Leinster, Blackstairs Mountains (Ire...
Búcán: More bang for your buck(án)!
Summit Comment
Colin Murphy
a month ago
A majestic day's walking in the Maamturks, we accessed Bucan from the Western Way at L836 612 and began ascending in a SE direction over grassy, fairly gentle slopes that eventually become very st...
Crafty Peaks #14 - Binn Bhan
Track 4341
a month ago
walk, Len: 9.6km, Climb: 746m, Area: An Bhinn Bh?n, Twelve Bens (Ireland) An Bh...
Altnagaighera: Interesting looking top
Summit Comment
Colin Murphy
a month ago
Often done in conjunction with the likes of Benchoona and Garraun, but you could access this top independently also. One approach is to start at the Lettergesh beach car park at L737631 A D and fo...
Garraun: Grassy summit with spectacular views
Summit Comment
Colin Murphy
a month ago
As we ascended Garraun from Benchoona East top the weather cleared sufficiently to present some views, including these two tiny loughs nestling in the col.
Simple route on track up Mount Eagle
Track 4338
a month ago
Space for 2 cars without blocking access. Follow track up and down. walk, Len: 7.5km, Climb: 339m, Area: Sliabh an Iolair, Dingle West (Ireland) Sl...
Benchoona: Great summit on a good day!
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Colin Murphy
a month ago
Have been up here before on a beautiful autumn day when the panoramas were quite spectacular. Heavy rain severely limited the views on a recent climb, which was a pity, but there was a brief clear...
Slieve Mish crossing from Blennerville to Annascaul
Track 4340
a month ago
Slieve Mish crossing from Blennerville to Annascaul with a detour to Castle Hill to complete Vandeleur-Lynam list. T... walk, Len: 35.7km, Climb: 2396m, Area: Barnanageehy, Slieve Mish (Ireland) Ba||
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Sperrin Mountains
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Place count in area: 63,
OSI/LPS Maps: 12, 13, 6, 7, 8
Highest place:
Sawel, 678m
Maximum height for area: 678 metres,
Maximum prominence for area: 657 metres,
Places in area Sperrin Mountains:
Balix Hill 403m
Barnes Top 456m
Benbradagh 465m
Bessy Bell 420m
Bohilbreaga 478m
Boviel Top 454m
Carn Hill 448m
Carnanelly 562m
Carnanelly West Top 505m
Carntogher 464m
Clogherny Top 408m
Clondermot Hill 220m
Coolnasillagh Mountain 423m
Corick Mountain 430m
Craigagh Hill 460m
Craignamaddy 385m
Cregganconroe 300m
Crockalougha 407m
Crockbrack 526m
Crockdooish 321m
Crocknamoghil 335m
Curradrolan Hill 270m
Curraghchosaly Mountain 416m
Dart Mountain 619m
Eglish 277m
Fir Mountain 362m
Gortmonly Hill 218m
Knockanbane Mountain 441m
Knockavoe 296m
Learmount Mountain 489m
Learmount Mountain South Top 492m
Letterlogher 249m
Meenard Mountain 620m
Meenard Mtn W Top 480m
Moneyoran Hill 414m
Mullaghaneany 627m
Mullaghash 480m
Mullaghasturrakeen 581m
Mullaghbane 467m
Mullaghbolig 442m
Mullaghcarbatagh 517m
Mullaghcarn 542m
Mullaghcarn South Top 525m
Mullaghclogha 635m
Mullaghclogher 572m
Mullaghcroy 242m
Mullaghdoo 568m
Mullaghmeash Hill 244m
Mullaghmore 550m
Mullaghsallagh 485m
Mullaghturk 416m
Oughtmore 569m
Oughtmore 382m
Owenreagh Hill 400m
Sawel 678m
Slieve Gallion 528m
Slieve Gallion NE Top 496m
Slieveboy 259m
Slievekirk 370m
Spaltindoagh 420m
Spelhoagh 568m
Straid Hill 303m
White Mountain 537m
Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such.
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Mullach Clocha
A name in Irish
(prob. Ir. Mullach Clocha [PDT], 'summit of stones')
and in
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Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam
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Longitude: -7.134116, Latitude: 54.806453
, Easting: 255722, Northing: 395734
Prominence: 207m
, Isolation: 1.2km
, GPS IDs, 6 char: Mlg635, 10 char: Mlghclgh
Bedrock type: Psammite & semipellite, (Dart Formation)
Mullaghclogha is the second highest mountain in the Sperrin Mountains area and the 228th highest in Ireland. Mullaghclogha is the second highest point in county Tyrone.
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Picture from group : Summit from between it and Mullaghasturrakeen
Summit from between it and Mullaghasturrakeen
Pride of Tyrone
Short Summary created by Aidy 4 Apr 2014
Mullaghclogha may not be Tyrone's highest point, but it is its highest peak, and the second highest in the Sperrins. This height is responsible for the mountains main attraction, the expansive views it offers. It can be approached from the Tamnagh Road to the east, or from any number of points in the Glenelly Valley. Possibly the best option however, is to treat it as the conclusion to a great walk starting on Mullaghcarbatagh, and taking in Mullagclogher and Mullaghasturrakeen on the way. Can be very boggy and wet in places, but otherwise, and easy ascent.
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/223/comment/4983/
Picture from gerrym : Mullaclogha from the summit of Dart
Mullaclogha from the summit of Dart
gerrym on Mullaghclogha, 2006
30 Sep 2006
PART 3. Following on from Mullaghclogher it is a case of following the fence down and over the poor relation of Mullaghasturrakeen (what lacks in stature makes up for in name). The ground can be very wet in places and there are some rare small pools of water. The sun had appeared again after threatening to rain and I was climbing up the fenceline to a deep blue sky. The summit is another exciting meeting of fences but again this is offset by the view which encompasses all those I have described in previous comments for the Sperrins. The view further E to Sawel and Dart (2 highest tops in Sperrins) immediately catch the eye (and breath?) - see pic. From here I followed the fence NW and then NE as came down the northern shoulder, a left fork drops further into the valley reaching and crossing first one and then another river. The ground got very wet here for a time. This was crossing the valley back towards Mullaghclogher and not wanting to have the long road walk it was a case of climbing 1,000 ft back up to the summit. With no more food it was a last cup of tea out of the flask to keep me going as reached summit and then northern cairn atop Mullaghcarbatagh. The sun was setting and I got some stunningly colourful views out west to the clear profile of the Bluestack Mountains. I then followed fence down past conifers which goes all the way to the road and would probably be an easier starting route. Reach metal gate, turn right and short walk uphill back to car.
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/223/comment/1520/
Your Score: Very useful <<
Picture from gerrym : Mullaghclogha
gerrym on Mullaghclogha, 2006
15 Sep 2006
This approach comes in from the N of the Sperrins, not from the usual Genelly Valley side. I followed a rough lane ,which was signed as a dead end (
), uphill to park next to an abandoned house (
). Climb the gate and continue uphill across a green field to reach a fence - follow until reach a junction and cross onto the hillside. Uphill NE to reach a col and fenceline heading across the tops, over some deep heather in places. This was a cracking day and the ground was tinder dry - heavily cracked peat and bone dry stream beds had me thinking of Spain rather than the wet Sperrins. I followed the fenceline SE with views across the valley to Mullaghclogher and Mullaghcarbatagh, disturbing a grouse on the way. As gain height views open up N & W to Benevenagh cliffs, Slieve Snaght and Ragtin More, Muckish and the Derryveaghs and the Bluestacks. As i stopped for a short rest bees buzzed around me and birds twittered, accompanying the gentle push of the wind and the heat of the sun.
There are a steady series of rises, following the fence to the summit area, where it bears right (
) giving great views over to Sawel and Dart and the lesser tops vying for position behind (1.5 hrs). There is a short stroll up to a small cairn and then a meeting of several fencelines, giving a view along the entire lenght of the Glenelly Valley. Follow fence downhill to SW easily for 10 mins to the broad col, usually wet but fine today. The long broad shoulder of Mullaghasturrakeen reachs up from the Glenelly Valley below to the rounded top, which is an easy climb following the fence. Contiune W towards the next top of Mullaghclogher, tyre tracks from a farmers quad bike attest to the ease of access to these hills by the numerous tracks from the S. Pass a normally wet area and then drop further to col with Mullaghclogher - there is an area of rock just to the right here which is an excellent spot for a rest and some shelter. There is a straight as a dye ascent from the col, which is steep at times. Meet another fence and follow it uphill to the L to reach the non descript summit of joined fences. There are unhindered views on most compass points before drop and rise yet again to the gem of a summit that is Mullaghcarbatagh. This is the end of the long line of hills through the Glenelly Valley and it does feel like a proper end, though there are some smaller hills further to the W. There was a bird of prey hovering over the forest on the slopes below as i dropped down along the rocky ridge NW. Pick up a fence and follow it downhill into the Glengarrow, walking through peat hags down to a track beside Burn Dennet river. There is a beautiful waterfall an pool here (
). Follow the track uphill and then find an easy crossing point of another stream and join the track which leads back down to where the car is parked. This walk took 5.5 hours and I had the hills to myself and the amazing views that came with them.
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/223/comment/950/
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Picture from Derry_Danderer : Ice sculpture - Sperrins style
Ice sculpture - Sperrins style
23 Feb 2015
I walked Mullaghlogha recently despite some difficult conditions. I parked near the cattle grid at the top of the Park Rd as most other spots had grit and salt piles set in them. From here it was a quick walk to Learmount South and onwards to the big Mullagh following the fences as I went. Most of the fences seem to have been replaced recently so there was a clear track adjacent to it. Whilst this was welcome after gambling between what was solid snow and ice or thin ice covered calf-deep bog (which I found out twice the hard way) it definitely took away from the remoteness of the spot and a fair bit of the challenge.
The snow and sleet faded after i reached the top and started to descend- showing off Sawel, Dart, Binevenagh in the distance and much more inbetween.
The ice growing off the wire fence to create 3" open ice boxes was a highlight :-) I'll go back for the rest of the Mullaghs on a better day!
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/223/comment/17856/
Your Score: Very useful <<
Picture from dr_banuska : Looking over to Dart, with Sawel behind, on the way down
Looking over to Dart, with Sawel behind, on the way down
dr_banuska on Mullaghclogha, 2010
5 Mar 2010
Continued from Mullaghasturrakeen entry, this walk takes in the two highest peaks of 'the Mullaghs' in a circular route starting from a parking spot at
. From the latter's summit, the route to Mullaghclogha is apparent enough: simply follow the fenceline down and up again to the higher peak. Normally this would be a typical enough slog over boggy ground, but progress was hampered by the deep snow. Thankfully though, it wasn't as tough going here and I stayed close to the fence for the most part, venturing out a little where the ground was easier to negotiate beyond.
The summit, once again, was an uninspring meeting if fences - quite disappointing really seeing as this is the second highest summit in the range and the highest peak in Tyrone (if not its highest point - that belongs to a spot just south of the summit of Sawel). The view now included Dart and Sawel to the W, various other peaks on either side of the Glenelly Valley such as Carnanelly and Mullaghsallagh and NE to Benbradagh near Dungiven. I had a quick lunch in the slight shelter of the fence junction then set off again.
I could've retraced my steps: down and up again to Mullaghasturrakeen, then back down to the parking spot, but the thought of braving waist-high snow again on the latter mountain was too much. In any case, I always prefer taking a different route back. I therefore followed the fence that headed SE towards the valley, even though this would involve a long road walk. This was straightforward enough, just beware of stray wire close to the bottom of the fence. This side was also a little rockier than the one I'd ascended. As I descended I could clearly see the distinctive yellow(ish) chapel in the village of Cranagh.
As I approached farmland and fence junctions, there were options either to aim for Glenchiel Road to my right or a track marked on the map to my left. The former would've brought me out very slightly closer to my start point but I opted for the track simply beause it was easier to get to (i.e lower fences to negotiate). The track starts off grassy but after crossing a gate becomes surfaced and joins the B47 at
, between a modern and an older house, a short distance W of Cranagh (signed from road as a dead end). From here it was a lengthy road walk W then uphill again to the car, maybe 3 miles. I didn't mind mind too much though, with the picturesque views S of the valley towards the lower hills and Barnes Gap.
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/223/comment/4470/
Your Score: Very useful <<
Picture from Aidy : Dart and Sawel from the summit.
Dart and Sawel from the summit.
Highest Actual Peak in Tyrone.
1 Apr 2014
The highest peak in Tyrone, if not the highest point, that honour going to Sawel. I climbed it from Mullaghasturrakeen, as part of a walk from Mullaghclogha, having missed out Mullaghcarbatagh due to a navigational error, (see comment on Mullaghclogha). This was a very warm, sunny day allowing the Sperrins to look their best, and the route from the previous peak was easy to identify, with a fence for guidance. Not too difficult despite some steep parts and boggy ground. Magnificent views in all directions, although a slight heat haze limited the potential. I thought Mullaghcarbatagh had been missed for the day, but the lure of another Arderin was too strong, so it was back the way I came, ascending Mullaghasturrakeen and Mullaghclogha for the second time in the day.
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/223/comment/15960/
Your Score: Very useful <<
(End of comment section for Mullaghclogha.)
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Wilson logs another scoreless rehab inning
Dodgers reliever takes mound for second time at Rancho Cucamonga
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers reliever Brian Wilson pitched another scoreless inning on Monday night in a Minor League rehab assignment with Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga.
Wilson allowed a double and had a strikeout. In his first rehab appearance Saturday night, Wilson retired all three batters he faced, striking out one.
Wilson was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with what was officially termed right elbow ulna nerve irritation, but at this point the issue is more a case of lack of arm strength.
Wilson's already-condensed Spring Training was further compressed with he felt a twinge in his twice-repaired elbow March 10. He didn't pitch again until March 15, one day before the team left for Australia, where he pitched one scoreless inning in the Opening Series against the D-backs.
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I am not happy with the present way in which the elected officials of the State for whom I work have conducted business regarding the educational system within which I work. In short, I disapprove of the massive cuts to higher education that the North Carolina State Legislature has made over the past several years.
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Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Tribal Seeds, Bleeker
Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Tribal Seeds, Bleeker
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Over twenty years after forming legendary ska-punk band Sublime, band co-founder/bass player Eric Wilson met another singer/guitarist that would deeply affect his life. That musician – his junior by nearly two decades - was 20-year-old Rome Ramirez. InWilson's own words, "this kid could play guitar like a mofo and he's got a platinum voice." Incidentally, Wilson had previously reserved that same description for his former Sublime bandmate, the late Bradley Nowell.
Formed in Long Beach, CA, in 1988, Sublime delivered an irresistible blend of ska, reggae, punk, surf rock, and hip-hop that captured the imagination of fans around the world. Over the course of its three albums — 1992's double-platinum 40oz. to Freedom, 1994's gold Robbin' the Hood, and 1996's 6x-platinum self-titled major-label debut — the band has now sold more than 17 million albums worldwide. Nowell died of a heroin overdose two months prior to the release of Sublime, which reached No. 13 on the Billboard Top 200, sold six million copies, and spawned such hits as "What I Got," "Santeria," and "Wrong Way," which remain radio staples across with country. ("Date Rape," from 40oz. to Freedom, is the all-time most requested song on influential Los Angeles rock radio station KROQ, which has listed Sublime as its No. 3 act in its annual "Biggest Bands" list for the last six years.) Profoundly affected by Nowell's death,Wilsonnever considered performing the group's music live without their frontman.
It took the talent and enthusiasm of Rome Ramirez — a genial, now 23-year-old newcomer and gifted songwriter and musician — to change that. Growing up in the Bay Area, Rome was introduced to Sublime's music by his uncle, and credits the band with inspiring him to first pick up a guitar and learn to play at age 11. "It was the first time I ever really wanted to make music as opposed to just listen to it," he says.Romebegan singing and writing songs as a teenager and was playing solo gigs around the Bay Area when he met Wilson (the two were recording at the same studio).
An instant friendship and musical bond was formed. The first big show as Sublime With Rome came in October 2009 at Cypress Hill's annual Smokeout Festival, performing in front of 20,000 people. A sold-out tour in March 2010 followed with spontaneous sing-alongs and writhing mosh-pits at every stop. That fall, Sublime With Rome entered the studio with to begin recording their debut album.
The result was Yours Truly, released in the Summer of 2011. The album, produced by Paul Leary, both picks up where Sublime left off and builds on what they've accomplished, thanks to the fresh infusion of energy from Rome, who brought in lyrics, melodies, and chords he'd written over the past few years. Songs like first single "Panic" (a Top 5 Modern Rock hit), "Take It Or Leave," and "You Better Listen" are reminiscent of vintage Sublime, while songs like "Lover's Rock" and "Murdera" pick up on the reggae dancehall style the band had begun exploring in 1996. "Paper Cuts" has a distinct punk flavor, while "PCH" and "Spun" have more of a rock-pop feel.
With the release of Yours Truly, Sublime withRomespent the rest of the year touring the world and treating fans to both new songs as well as Sublime favorites that many never had a chance to hear live. Bringing things full circle, the band's first performance of 2012 was at this year's Smokeout Festival, joined by celebrated drummer and longtime friend Josh Freese. And to make up for lost time, the trio plans to stay out on the road as long as they can.


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A middle school in New Jersey has come under fire for banning hugging among students.
According to a CBS New York report, Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School Principal Tyler Blackmore made an announcement last week following "incidents of unsuitable, physical interactions" reminding students that Matawan-Aberdeen was a "no hugging school."
Students say they risk detention if caught embracing.
School Superintendent David Healy commended Blackmore for acting responsibly, saying the students needed to learn about "appropriate interactions." Still, he said the announcement was being blown out of proportion and students caught hugging would not be suspended.
"It's stupid, I've never heard of such a thing," said one parent. "Why can't you hug? That's how we grew up, with affection."
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In the battle of old money vs. new money, who will win?
On the Royal Pains premiere, Hank (Mark Feuerstein) and Evan (Paulo Costanzo) met Hamptonite Blythe Ballard (Frances Conroy), who went from a new patient to their biggest adversary yet. Before the Lawsons knew it, Blythe was presenting them with a cease-and-desist letter, ordering HankMed to stop practicing in the Hamptons immediately. But the brothers are never ones to stay quiet. With Hank dealing with his own issues stemming from his brain surgery, Evan will take it upon himself to wage war.
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Air New Zealand launches World's Coolest Safety Video
Featuring Hollywood actor, filmmaker and environmentalist Adrian Grenier, the World's Coolest Safety Video takes viewers on a breath-taking journey to Antarctica, where Kiwi scientists are tackling the most pressing questions on global climate change.
Building on Air New Zealand's long-standing partnership with Antarctica New Zealand and the New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute, the video sees Grenier team up with Scott Base scientists to track penguin populations, study ice core samples and visit early explorer Ernest Shackleton's hut and the vast Dry Valleys.
UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Grenier, whose environmental work also includes co-founding ocean conservation non-profit Lonely Whale, says it was a privilege to partner with Air New Zealand and Antarctica New Zealand on the video project.
"This safety video highlights Air New Zealand's support of the scientists striving to make discoveries that are going to help humanity - a cause which aligns with my own commitment to the environment. To know the airline is doing its job to help us understand how climate change is going to affect us is something that is very important to me."
To minimise the environmental impact of filming, a total crew of just six travelled to Antarctica, with Scott Base scientists and staff doubling as supporting talent in the safety video. The airline has also released television and online content, providing a more in-depth look at Antarctica and the work being done there.
One of Antarctica New Zealand's key mandates is to raise awareness of Antarctica and the research taking place there. Chief Executive Officer Peter Beggs says the safety video project is an incredible opportunity to profile Kiwi Antarctic science around the world.
"Air New Zealand's safety videos have collectively attracted more than 130 million online views. Our teams are thrilled to have such a significant global platform to amplify their work and we're confident it will take our outreach efforts to the next level."
22 students aged eight to eleven years old from Christchurch's Hornby Primary School also play a starring role, appearing in footage shot in Canterbury Museum's Antarctic Gallery. Christchurch has been a gateway to Antarctica for more than 100 years and the museum holds an internationally significant collection of artefacts from early expeditions.
Air New Zealand Global Head of Brand and Content Marketing Jodi Williams says the airline has supported Antarctic science for close to a decade, and an important focus for its partnership is the three-year Biological Resilience Project.
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Sorry this came late, but there was no U-turn in TAR 15.I heard there was a blind one in the third leg. Where was the second one?
It's most likely where the Detours were near each other.
Quote from: Raymond on December 11, 2009, 06:19:04 AMIt's most likely where the Detours were near each other. Yep. Remember the good ol' days when the Detours were often much further apart?
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WKU faculty member appointed State Geographer
- Author: Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Dr. Margaret M. "Peggy" Gripshover, associate professor of geography in WKU's Department of Geography and Geology, has been appointed as State Geographer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky by Gov. Steve Beshear.
Dr. Gripshover is the first woman to hold the position, which was created by the General Assembly in 1984. Her term will expire on Jan. 1, 2014.
"I am so honored to be named as the State Geographer for Kentucky and to represent WKU and the Department of Geography and Geology in this capacity," Dr. Gripshover said. "This is a great opportunity to promote geographic issues and geographic education across the state."
In the past, the State Geographer has been called upon to consult with state officials and planning agencies on such issues a boundaries, mapping, land use, as well serve as a geographic resource for educators.
Dr. Gripshover joined the WKU faculty as a cultural geographer in 2009. She earned her Ph.D. in geography from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her bachelor's and master's degrees in geography from Marshall University. Prior to coming to WKU, she was a faculty member at the University of Tennessee and Marshall University. While at Tennessee, Dr. Gripshover received the Chancellor's Teaching Award, the University of Tennessee Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award, and an Excellence in Teaching Award from the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers.
Known as "Dr. G." to her students, she teaches courses in the Geography of Kentucky, Geography of the South, World Regional Geography, Cultural Geography, Economic Geography, and Urban Geography.
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She is engaged in two research projects in Kentucky. Her first project is to develop a map of foaling locations for Kentucky Derby winners beginning in 1875, and use those locations to track land use changes in specialized Thoroughbred breeding regions in Kentucky. Her second project is centered on a historical geography of the Shake Rag neighborhood of Bowling Green, with a focus on contributions of African Americans to the city's cultural landscape.
Although Dr. Gripshover was born just across the Ohio River in Cincinnati, her Kentucky roots run deep. Her father, Robert Bernard Gripshover, was born in Kenton County and descended from German immigrants who settled near Erlanger after the Civil War. Her maternal grandfather was from Owingsville in Bath County. She fondly recalls many trips to Kentucky while growing up, especially those to the Lexington area that included visits to famous Thoroughbred establishments such as Calumet Farm, one of the horse farms that, decades later, would become the focus of her research.
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Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Ravens.
17.3 -- percentage of snaps in 2012 for Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in which he attempted a deep throw.
According to Pro Football Focus, Joe Flacco threw the ball downfield more often than any quarterback in the NFL, with 17.3 percent of his throws traveling 20 or more yards. And the Ravens set a new franchise record with 41 completions of 25-plus yards. But you can cherry-pick stats on either side of the spectrum to say whether all those deep throws were a good thing or a bad thing. Pro Football Focus says that on those deep throws, he threw 11 touchdowns, tied for most in the NFL, and was the only qualifying quarterback with zero interceptions. But according to ESPN Stats and Info, Flacco had the NFL's worst completion percentage (40.1) on throws of more than 10 yards downfield through Week 14, when Cam Cameron was fired. Maybe it is a coincidence, but it appears that the Ravens might have felt that Flacco was going deep a little too often. Flacco's average yards per target is 7.6 yards downfield under Jim Caldwell, down from 9.8 under Cameron. Will that trend continue?
299.0 -- yards allowed per game by the Ravens since Week 12.
Despite a long list of injuries -- only safety Ed Reed and cornerback Cary Williams started all 16 games -- the Ravens defense actually finished in the middle of the pack in yards allowed this season. They gave up an average of 350.9, which ranked 17th in the NFL. Those numbers dipped thanks to a strong finish, even if it didn't show up in the standings. Over their final six games, the Ravens allowed 299.0 yards per game, the NFL's fourth-fewest average since Week 12. But we will see if the Ravens can remain stingy in the postseason. Four AFC playoff teams (New England, Denver, Houston and Indianapolis) rank in the top 10 in total offense.
12.1 -- Paul Kruger's pass rushing productivity rating in 2012.
Paul Kruger is entering the playoffs after the most productive eight-game stretch of his four years in the NFL. Kruger, who has a career-high and team-leading nine sacks this season, has 7.5 sacks in the past eight games. Overall, he has 42 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The guys over at Pro Football Focus have credited Kruger with 54 total pressures, which include sacks, quarterback hits and hurries. That total is the fourth-highest among 3-4 outside linebackers, trailing Aldon Smith, Ryan Kerrigan and DeMarcus Ware. But Kruger's pass rushing productivity rating is 12.1 -- best at his position, according to PFF.
5.83 -- yards per carry allowed by the Colts since Week 12.
The Colts have won five of their past six games despite allowing nearly 5.83 yards per carry over that span, inflating their season average to 5.14, the second-highest in the NFL behind only the New Orleans Saints. In five of those games, the Colts allowed more than 100 rushing yards, including 352 on 44 carries in a Week 16 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. That's good news for a Ravens rushing attack that has picked up steam the past two weeks. Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce each topped 100 yards as the Ravens rushed for 224 against the New York Giants. Pierce led the way as the Ravens rushed for 206 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
25 -- interceptions that Colts quarterback Andrew Luck would have thrown had defenders caught every pass thrown their way.
Rookie Andrew Luck has met the hype. With 4,374 passing yards and 28 total touchdowns (23 passing and five rushing), he is one of the leading candidates for NFL Rookie of the Year award. And considering that the Colts went from 2-14 to 11-5, maybe he should be an MVP candidate, as well. He has made mistakes, though. He has been intercepted 18 times, one fewer than league leaders Drew Brees and Tony Romo. And Luck has had an NFL-high seven potential interceptions dropped by defenders, according to ESPN Stats and Info. By the way, they also say that the Ravens have dropped only one interception this year.
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A big congratulations goes out to Anne and Mike Cisson of Walnut Creek who won this year's kitchen remodel contest by popular vote from our readers. They'll be getting $500 and, presumably, a whole lot of envy from their neighbors. You'll get to meet them in more depth, and see their kitchen in greater detail, in the fall '13 issue of CA-Modern magazine.
Moreover, we'd like to thank each and every one of our readers who participated in this year's contest. It was a great success, and we were thrilled to get a glimpse into so many beautifully renovated kitchens on such an impressive range of budgets. Never let it be said that Eichler owners, and especially Eichler Network readers, are not the most creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic fans of architecture and home design. We look forward to many more chances to engage those laudable qualities.
In the meantime, refer back to our main article on the contest, which gives a rundown on the Cisson's remodel, designed by architect Lourdes Garcia and executed by Stephen Steele of S&Z Construction. The new, open design in the Cissons' 1969 Eichler features an L-shaped island with sink, sliding doors that meet on one corner to provide a 90-degree opening, and a separate scullery.
The Cissons worked on a budget of $150,000, the highest of the finalists, and they've used it well. For a couple who loves cooking and entertaining, they've created the ideal space that feels equally up to hosting a quiet breakfast for two or an engagement party for 40-plus guests. Congratulations, Anne and Mike Cisson! You earned it.
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To many secularists/Atheists religion is a threat to "Society". For the past hundreds of years religion has been blamed for every fault and every evil under the sun. So thats not new and no surprises there. However it is time to find out what the alternative is and what it has got to offer to the society. Let's work this out based on facts, history, research from leading authority on secularim/Atheism etc.
I think a "referendum" is the way to go.
I have come up with14 questions for the referendum. You see people have to exercise their will – democracy. Let's start:
Turkish authorities have detained at least 21 hardline nationalists, including two prominent retired generals, in a widening police investigation into a suspected coup plot.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the detentions were linked to the investigation into Ergenekon, a shadowy hardline secularist group suspected of planning bombings and assassinations calculated to trigger an army takeover.
"It is not the AK party they cannot tolerate – what they can't tolerate is democracy, the national will, the people's feelings and thoughts," Mr Erdogan said
Ref: Turkey rounds up secularists over coup claim, The Australian
Question #1 Do you agree secularists can't tolerate democracy? Yes or No
Is "secularism" a threat to democracy? If it means intolerance of religion, perhaps it is.
Ref: Tony Abbott, Australian Federal Politician, Daily Telegraph, live blog, 25 July 08
Question #2. Do you agree secular intolerance of religion is a threat to democracy? Yes or No
Yet it (World Youth Day – WYD) is resisted by many who seek a radical change in the status quo. They represent an aggressive "new secularism", a philosophy much discussed by Benedict, that aspires to deny religion by shrinking it to a strictly private affair. In terms of governance, such advocates want not a traditional secular state to enshrine religious freedom, but the creation of atheism as the de facto established religion to drive real religion from the public domain.
This constitutes one of the most radical and intolerant projects in Australian political history.
Ref: Test of Spirit, The Australian
Question #3. Do you agree "secularists/Atheists" are the most intolerant people in society? Yes or No
Question #4. Do you favour the separation of Atheism* and State? Yes or No
* Update July, 30, 2008 – link to Atheist Beliefs.
Democracy – political system in which the people rule through any form of government in which the law must reflect the will of the people not rule of any God which is a private matter.
Ref: Comment: Rick of Sydney, Monsters deserving justice, Piers Akerman, Daily Telegraph, Australia, Wednesday, July 23, 2008
However the will of the people is informed by God. If democracy is the will of the people then how can this be a private matter? The whole idea of democracy is self defeating and self destructive. This is not freedom. This is Atheistic tyranny.
Question #5. Do you agree with this premise? Yes or No
In the name of creating their version of a religion-free utopia, Adolf Hitler (Was Hitler a Christian?), Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong produced the kind of mass slaughter that no Inquisitor could possibly match. Collectively these atheist tyrants murdered more than 100 million people. (Zac's research says it's more than 300 million). Whatever the motives for atheist bloodthirstiness, the indisputable fact is that all the religions of the world put together have in 2,000 years not managed to kill as many people as have been killed in the name of atheism in the past few decades.
It's time to abandon the mindlessly repeated mantra that religious belief has been the greatest source of human conflict and violence. Atheism, not religion, is the real force behind the mass murders of history.
Ref: Atheism, not religion, is the real force behind the mass murders of history, Dinesh D'Souza (update – linked July 30, 2008)
Question #6. Do you agree Atheism, not religion, is the real force behind the mass murders of history? Yes or No
Finnish Atheist Auvinen killed two girls, five boys for Atheism *
In the rambling text posted on the site, Auvinen said that he is
"a cynical existentialist, anti-human humanist, anti-social social-Darwinist, realistic idealist and god-like atheist.
"I am prepared to fight and die for my cause," he wrote. "I, as a natural selector, will eliminate all who I see unfit, disgraces of human race and failures of natural selection."
Ref: CNN International – Europe, * update – linked July 30, 2008
Question #7. Do you agree Social Darwinism/Darwinism (the very foundation of Atheism)* – secular religion, is a threat to society and even Atheists can be "suicide bombers" for their religion – secularism/Atheism? Yes or No
"As an Atheist I find many fellow Atheists very bigoted. Although I don't believe in God, I don't use that as an excuse to bash Christians for their beleifs as many do. I have never heard a Christian say ban Atheism unlike many Atheists wanting to ban religion. Learn to accept differing opinions."
Comment Posted by: Another Atheist of Brissy 06:33pm Thursday 26th June
Ref: Gold Coast boy charged for wearing obscene t-shirt, thegoldcoast.com.au * (update – linked July 30, 2008)
Question #8. Are you in favour of teaching the Atheist/secular bigots mandatory lessons on "tolerance" – of the religious? Yes or No
Instead the logic he lays out—that Islam itself is our enemy—invites the reader to feel comfort at the deaths of its believers. He writes: "Some propositions are so dangerous that it may even be ethical to kill people for believing them."
Ref: (Atheist and scientist) – "Sam Harris's Faith in Eastern Spirituality and Muslim Torture"
Question #9. Are you in favour of locking up for life Mad Atheist/secular Mullahs like Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens (he made simillar calls to Harris) etc who call for the mass murder of one billion Muslims? Yes or No
Atheist Peter Singer argues in favor of infanticide. Here are some choice Singer quotations on the subject from his books "Rethinking Life and Death and Writings on an Ethical Life"
On how mothers should be permitted to kill their offspring until the age of 28 days: "My colleague Helga Kuhse and I suggest that a period of twenty-eight days after birth might be allowed before an infant is accepted as having the same right to life as others."
On why abortion is less morally significant than killing a rat: "Rats are indisputably more aware of their surroundings, and more able to respond in purposeful and complex ways to things they like or dislike, than a fetus at ten or even thirty-two weeks gestation."
On why pigs, chickens and fish have more rights to life than unborn humans: "The calf, the pig, and the much-derided chicken come out well ahead of the fetus at any stage of pregnancy, while if we make the comparison with a fetus of less than three months, a fish would show more signs of consciousness."
On why infants aren't normal human beings with rights to life and liberty: "Characteristics like rationality, autonomy and self-consciousness…make a difference. Infants lack these characteristics. Killing them, therefore, cannot be equated with killing normal human beings."
Ref: Atheism and Child Murder,* Dinesh D'Souza, * update – linked July 30, 2008
Question #10. Do you agree "Atheism" is a threat to the very existence of our children and a child abusing/killer ideology? Yes or No
"A foreign publisher of my first book confessed the he could not sleep for three nights after reading it, so troubled was he by what he saw as its cold, bleak message. Others have asked me how I can bear to get up in the mornings. A teacher from a distant country wrote to me reproachfully that a pupil had come to him in tears after reading the same book, because it had persuaded her that life was empty and purposeless. He advised her not to show the book to any of her friends, for fear of contaminating them with the same nihilistic pessimism."
Ref: Richard Dawkins, Unweaving the Rainbow, (London: Allen Lane/The Penguin Press, 1998), p. ix.
Question #11. Do you agree Atheism can cause mental/pyschological torture? Yes or No
"I can show that from a Darwinian point of view there is more Darwinian advantage to a male in being promiscuous and a female being faithful, without saying that I therefore think human males are justified in being promiscuous and cheating on their wives. There is no logical connection between what is and what ought. . . ."
Ref: Dawkins, Frank Miele, 'Darwin's Dangerous disciple – An Interview with Richard Dawkins', The Skeptic vol. 3, no. 4, 1995.
Question #12. Do you agree Darwinism (foundation of Atheism)* is sexist, discriminatory, justifies cheating and an unhealthy and dangerous ideology? Yes or No
"If somebody used my views to justify a completely self-centred lifestyle, which involved trampling all over other people in any way they chose. . . I think I would be fairly hard put to it to argue on purely intellectual grounds. . . I couldn't, ultimately, argue intellectually against somebody who did something I found obnoxious. I think I could finally only say, "Well, in this society you can't get away with it" and call the police."
Ref: Dawkins, 'Nick Pollard talks to Dr. Richard Dawkins', Thirdway, April 1995, vol 18, no 3, * Update – linked July 30, 2008
Question #13. Do you agree in an "Atheist world" Darwinian "law of the jungle" rules? Yes or No
Question #14. Do you agree this explains why 300 million men, women and children were killed in Atheist Communist countries? Yes or No


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Aesop Fables
A fox while strolling through a woodland came across an old tree that had stood the test of ages. 'Liberty tree!' cried the fox with his patriotic feelings welling within. It was grand old tree that had majesty. The roots were well dug into the soil and the branches were all spread to catch the sunshine all through the year.
Mr. Fox saw a large gap and said, 'I smell food.' He dived through the gap to investigate. As he had imagined it was parcel of food left by some workmen. Whoever left there had evidently forgotten. 'Finders keepers!' the fox knew that in a system of free enterprise his initiative had to be rewarded. He ate and ate till his belly was fit to burst. Only that he found himself trapped in the hollow of the tree and panic set in. He hollered and sang patriotic songs hoping that he would be delivered. Oh no one came. Then a fox passed by and Mr. Fox shouted and he was heard.
The passing fox asked what was the matter and he said he could not get out.
The fox shrugged his shoulders and said, 'You big capitalist fox, sweat it out. Once you have digested and feel hungry it is time to come out as you went in.'
Mr. Fox ' You mean there is no such thing as manifest destiny?'
'Oh don't be ridiculous,' he said,' You are in no way set apart to exploit opportunities all through.'
Mr. Fox didn't like to be told that he was a fool but he did get out of the gap when he had trimmed himself by starvation.