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March 1, 2014 by David A. Brown
Nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina's northwest corner, Oconee County, takes its name from the Cherokee word for "Land Beside the Water." Colloquially, and appropriately known as the Mountain Lakes region, the county boasts a quartet of major water bodies: Jocassee, Keowee, Tugaloo and the host waters for the second Walmart FLW Tour stop of the 2014 season - Lake Hartwell.
Abounding with largemouth and spotted bass, Hartwell also boasts hardy populations of striped bass, hybrid bass, black crappie, bream, trout and stocked walleye. Only the black bass will interest FLW Tour competitors, but it's the environment in which these fish roam that most anglers appreciate.
"It makes it good for tournament fisherman because it's a big lake and it spreads the field out," said Oklahoma pro Jason Christie, who claimed his first Tour win on Hartwell in 2011. "It doesn't look that big on the map, but there's lots of creeks and place to get away so you don't have to fish on top of other people. There's a lot of fishable water."
A look at the lake
Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963, Lake Hartwell owes its existence to the namesake dam on the Savannah River, which flows from the union of the Tugaloo and Seneca rivers. Extending 49 miles up the Tugaloo and 45 miles up the Seneca at normal pool elevation, Hartwell Lake comprises nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. The entire Hartwell "Project" contains 76,450 acres of land and water.
Full pool elevation is 660 feet and the lake averages 657.5 feet, with a maximum depth of 180 feet behind the dam. Impoundment began in February 1961, with full pool reached on March 12, 1962.
Located in two states (Georgia and South Carolina), Hartwell touches 6 counties (Georgia's Hart, Franklin, and Stephens; South Carolina's Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens). The Hartwell Project initially authorized for hydropower, flood control, and navigation; with recreation, water quality, water supply, and fish and wildlife management later added to its priorities.
Interstate 85 bisects Hartwell Lake and makes the area easily accessible to visitors. Each year, millions of people utilize the many public parks, marinas, and campgrounds conveniently located around the lake to pursue a variety of outdoor recreational experiences - making Hartwell one of the most visited Corps lakes in the nation
A pro's perspective
With the lake spreading out considerably in the lower end, there's more habitat diversity (including the dam) in that region. Nevertheless, Christie said the river arms hold plenty of opportunity, as well. Prespawners will stage on main lake points and other structure but during the spawn, the backs of creeks and protected pockets are where you want to be.
As for bait selection, Christie likes a medium-diving crankbait like a Bomber BD-6 for mining the prespawn spots, while the usual assortment of worms, lizards, tubes and creature baits will do the trick for bed fish. Christie also notes that Hartwell's abundance of docks beckons the flipped, pitched or skipped jig, along with the subtle wiggle of a shaky head worm presentation.
"Day in and day out, I think a topwater will always produce after the spawn because of the blueback herring in the lake," Christie said. "And it's not just an early morning and late in the evening deal on Hartwell. A topwater like a One Knocker Spook will catch fish all day long. I think most of those fish only go shallow to spawn and they spend the rest of their time chasing blueback herring."
History now
According to the Oconee Historical Society: During the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War, Oconee continued to rely heavily upon agriculture as a means of subsistence and income. The rich soil of the county's many river valleys and its moderate climate enabled the production of many crops, including corn, cotton, tobacco, and apples.
Railroad access to the area increased after Reconstruction and the towns of Seneca and Westminster were founded in 1874 and 1875 along new railroad lines. Railroads connected Oconee to the wider world and enabled the growth of the textile industry in the area. Oconee's first textile mill, the Courtenay Manufacturing Company, and the mill village of Newry were built in 1894. Numerous textile mills in Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster provided jobs for thousands of Oconee residents throughout the 20th century.
Following World War II, Oconee County witnessed many changes. The construction of I-85 along the southern portion of the county boosted industry by allowing quick access to nearby hubs like Atlanta and Charlotte. In 1962 the Hartwell Dam and Lake Project was completed and Oconee began to flourish as a recreational destination. A decade later the construction of the Oconee Nuclear Station by Duke Power created lakes Jocassee and Keowee, along with more jobs and recreational opportunities.
Natural gems
Clean mountain air, verdant landscapes and a cozy sense of seclusion enshroud the Mountain Lakes region and encourage exploration. At the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Sumter National Forest along the county's western edge offers boundless opportunities for the nature lovers. Here, bears, bobcats, wild turkeys and a host of furry and feathered inhabitants beckon binoculars and telephoto lenses.
Oconee County also boasts the federally-designated Wild and Scenic Chattooga - site of the movie Deliverance. And in November, 2014, National Geographic included the astounding Jocassee Gorges in its prestigious compilation, "50 of the World's Last Great Places - Destination of a Lifetime."
Elsewhere, the county contains more than 150 waterfalls with well-marked trails accessing 29 of them.
Fun for the entire family
Before or after rewarding days on the lake, anglers and their families will enjoy the invigoration of a hike or bike ride through the Mountain Lake's region. Adventurous souls may also challenge the rushing rivers on white water rafting, canoeing or kayaking excursions, while zip lines and various tours offer different views of this unforgettable area. For a variety of outdoor activities, try Nantahala Outdoor Center or Wild Water Rafting.
While in town, visit the Campus of Clemson University - which partnered with the Mountain Lakes Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the Tour event. Welcoming visitors, the campus is home to the South Carolina Botanical Garden, where museums and historic homes complement the family-friendly trails and paths through floral opulence.
For a fun look at the many ways electricity is created, visit World of Energy Oconee Nuclear Station. Guests find hands-on exhibits, computer games and guided tours, along with nature trails and picnic grounds at the Lake Keowee overlook.
Elsewhere, Seneca's Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A nice place for casual strolls, the district includes many historic homes, the Lunny Museum and the Blue Ridge Arts Center, housed in the city's oldest church structure (1882). Also in the historic district, a nice stretch of shops awaits in Ram Cat Alley - so named for the hordes of cats that once hung around the many meat and fish markets in the early 1900's.
To the northwest, the Oconee Heritage Center in Walhalla makes its home in the historic Tobacco Warehouse (1892) and features exhibits, festivals and educational programs highlighting the region's history of Native Americans, Immigration, Railroads, New Deal Programs, Textile Mills, Agriculture. The facility's premier attraction is the "Chatooga Canoe," a 32 1/2-foot dugout vessel carbon dated to the late 1700's.
Gotta try this
At mealtime, locals like:
Walhalla Steakhouse (Walhalla) - Despite the name, this place is all about southern comfort food like the famous fried chicken. The steak house is located at 316 E. Main Street in Walhalla, S.C. (864) 638-3311.
Brasstown Creek Gathering Place (Westminster) - Get there early for killer barbecue; demand is high and they often sell out of popular items early. Location: 70 Brasstown Rd, Westminster, S.C. (864) 647-2458.
Sardis Den (Clemson) - Humble exterior, but this popular sports hangout is well known for its baby back ribs. Location: 520 Old Greenville Hwy #2, Clemson, S.C. (864)654-RIBS (7427).
Pixie and Bills (Clemson) - Classy upscale dining with lots of antique decor and waterfront access. Location: 1058 Tiger Boulevard, Clemons, S.C. (864) 654-1210.
Calhoun Corners (Clemson) - Located in the historic red brick building of the original train depot, this endearing landmark offers everything from prime rib to shrimp and grits. Location: 103 Clemson Street, Clemson, S.C. (864) 654-7490.
For more visitor information, go to scmountainlakes.com.
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Capitalizing Composition Titles, Part II
Some may question the need for a two-part series on this esoteric topic. But even those who consider themselves top-notch at identifying parts of speech in a word grouping will find composition-title capitalization a skill worth mastering.
Any title of more than two words can be a challenge. How would you capitalize a title such as not yet rich? Since the first and last word in any title are always capitalized, the only question is whether to cap yet. In this case, yet is an adverb, and adverbs are always capped. So make it Not Yet Rich.
Now suppose the title is rich yet miserable. This time yet is one of the seven coordinating conjunctions (the others are and, or, nor, but, for, and so). Since coordinating conjunctions are not capitalized in titles, the right answer is Rich yet Miserable.
Here are two correctly capitalized titles: Going up the Road and Going Up in a Balloon. In the first title, up is a preposition, and short prepositions are not capitalized. In the second title, Up is an adverb and should be capped.
Along the same lines, compare the following three titles: I Got It off the Internet, Please Put It Off for Today, and I Hit the Off Switch. In the first example, the preposition off is lowercase. But the word must be capped in the second example because put off, meaning "to postpone," is a two-word phrasal verb (a verb of two or more words). One-word verbs, auxiliary verbs, and phrasal verbs are always capitalized. Off is also capped in the third sentence because the word functions as an adjective in that title, and adjectives are always capitalized.
Although the seven coordinating conjunctions are not capitalized, you may have noticed there are many more than seven conjunctions in English. Most of these are called subordinating conjunctions, because they join a subordinate clause to a main clause. Familiar examples include as, although, before, since, until, when.
There are three approaches to capping subordinating conjunctions: capitalize them all, lowercase them all, or capitalize them if they are words of four letters or more. Take your pick.
Try applying your own composition-capitalization policy to any sentence you see or hear. This is a great mental exercise, which will help keep you well grounded in the fundamentals of our language.
Pop Quiz
Capitalize the following titles. Extra credit: indicate which words could go either way. Answers are below.
1. oh, how i hate to get up in the morning
2. we will be there although it is madness
3. always look up as you go down the road
4. i thought it had no on button
5. pick me up on your way over here
6. my work: the search for a life that matters
7. have you heard of that of which I speak?
Pop Quiz Answers
1. Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning (OR how)
2. We Will Be There Although It Is Madness (OR although)
3. Always Look Up As You Go down the Road (as and down could go either way)
4. I Thought It Had No On Button
5. Pick Me Up on Your Way over Here (OR Over)
6. My Work: The Search for a Life That Matters
7. Have You Heard Of That of Which I Speak?
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Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 9:53 am
Capitalizing Composition Titles: The Lowdown
Which words should be capitalized in titles of books, plays, films, songs, poems, essays, chapters, and the like? This is a vexing matter, and policies vary. The time-honored advice—capitalize only the "important" words—doesn't help much. Aren't all words in a title important?
The following rules for capitalizing composition titles are virtually universal.
• Capitalize the title's first and last word.
• Capitalize all adjectives, adverbs, and nouns.
• Capitalize all pronouns (including it).
• Capitalize all verbs, including the verb to be in all forms (is, are, was, has been, etc.).
• Capitalize no, not, and the interjection O (e.g., How Long Must I Wait, O Lord?).
• Do not capitalize an article (a, an, the) unless it is first or last in the title.
• Do not capitalize a coordinating conjunction (and, or, nor, but, for, yet, so) unless it is first or last in the title.
• Do not capitalize the word to, with or without an infinitive, unless it is first or last in the title.
Otherwise, styles, methods, and opinions vary; for instance, certain short conjunctions (e.g., as, if, how, that) are capped by some, lowercased by others.
A major bone of contention is prepositions. The Associated Press Stylebook recommends capitalizing all prepositions of more than three letters (e.g., with, about, across). Other authorities advise lowercase until a preposition reaches five or more letters. Still others say not to capitalize any preposition, even big words like regarding or underneath.
Hyphenated words in a title also present problems. There are no set rules, except to always capitalize the first element, even if it would not otherwise be capitalized, such as to in My To-go Order (some would write My To-Go Order). Some writers, editors, and publishers choose not to capitalize words following hyphens unless they are proper nouns or proper adjectives (Ex-Marine but Ex-husband). Others capitalize any word that would otherwise be capped in titles (Prize-Winning, Up-to-Date).
Many books have subtitles. When including these, put a colon after the work's title and follow the same rules of composition-title capitalization for the subtitle: The King's English: A Guide to Modern Usage. Note that A is capitalized because it is the first word of the subtitle.
Capitalizing composition titles is fraught with gray areas. Pick a policy and be consistent. Next time we'll discuss more of the pitfalls of this tricky business.
Pop Quiz
Capitalize the following titles. Answers are below.
1. how to be decisive yet careful
2. the secrets of the woman who is free
3. where, o where, is my in-the-flesh soulmate?
4. happiness: the proof that it is possible
5. the man who did not dance with wolves
Pop Quiz Answers
1. How to Be Decisive yet Careful
2. The Secrets of the Woman Who Is Free
3. Where, O Where, Is My In-the-Flesh Soulmate? (OR In-the-flesh)
4. Happiness: The Proof That It Is Possible (OR that It Is Possible)
5. The Man Who Did Not Dance with Wolves (OR With Wolves)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 7:55 pm
Media Watch
Here is another batch of fizzles and fumbles from dailies and periodicals.
• Headline for an editorial: "Let he who is without spin." It's clever, it's glib, it's … a disaster.
It's supposed to be a twist on a well-known biblical verse, but that verse is routinely misquoted. Many people believe it goes like this: "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." Here is the actual quotation from the Gospel of John: "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." Note the wording: "let him." That's because "let he" is almost grammatically impossible. (No one would claim that Marie Antoinette said, "Let they eat cake.")
• "Fear, borne of national security hysteria, can threaten Americans' rights." Either replace "borne" with "born" or, depending on how you interpret the sentence, replace "of" with "by."
To be born is to be given birth to, as babies are born. Or it can mean "to be created": ideas are born the moment we think of them.
To be borne is to be carried, transmitted, or tolerated: a mosquito-borne disease, charges borne equally by the payer and the receiver. When you see borne of, the writer almost certainly meant born of. You are far more likely to see born of or borne by than borne of in a correct sentence.
Our staff prefers born of in the instance cited. Fear is born of—springs from or is created by—hysteria.
• "The criteria for a permit is whether the business is compatible with the impacted neighborhood."
"The criteria is" is ungrammatical; there is no such thing as one criteria. Criteria is the plural of criterion, a standard used for judging, deciding, or acting. So make it "One of the criteria for a permit is …"
But we aren't done yet. Do not say "impacted neighborhood" when you mean "affected neighborhood." As a verb, impact is constantly misused, and affect is almost always the remedy. To impact means "to pack tightly together," as in an impacted tooth. That is not what the sentence is saying about this particular neighborhood.
• "She did not specify his exit date or what lead to his decision." Make it "what led to his decision."
Budding writers are increasingly using lead instead of led as the past tense of the verb to lead. There are three reasons for this confusion. First, lead reminds us of read, and everyone knows that the past tense of the verb to read is read. Second, the word lead, when it refers to a metal, is pronounced led, just like the past tense of the verb to lead. And third, they don't drill spelling in schools the way they used to.
Pop Quiz
The following are sentences recently heard over the airwaves. See if you can spot the errors. Answers are at the bottom of the newsletter.
1. "One thing they didn't find were bullet casings."
2. "Were either of you kids exposed to the virus?"
3. "His family is at their wits' end."
4. "Last year, less than a hundred thousand Americans visited Cuba."
5. "They want to talk to everyone with whom he may have came into contact."
Pop Quiz Answers
1. "One thing they didn't find was bullet casings."
2. "Was either of you kids exposed to the virus?"
3. "His family is at its wits' end." OR "His family are at their wits' end."
4. "Last year, fewer than a hundred thousand Americans visited Cuba."
5. "They want to talk to everyone with whom he may have come into contact."
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Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at 3:23 pm
Nice Publication—Until You Read It
A table by the front door of a hip Northern California restaurant is stacked with complimentary copies of a forty-three-page mini-magazine. This handsome brochure, produced by the company that manages the establishment, is printed on thick, textured paper. It's full of sumptuous full-color photos depicting the glories of food and drink. Somebody spent a lot of time and money on this. But despite a generous budget and a staff of editors, the written content seems to be an afterthought.
The table of contents lists the wrong page for two of the magazine's seven articles.
In an introduction, the editor-in-chief writes, "We are enamored by every inch of San Francisco," even though enamored traditionally takes the preposition of or with. He goes on to call San Francisco "one of the most unique cities in the world." A good copyeditor would remove "most." All proficient editors know that unique—meaning "one of a kind"—should stand alone.
In a piece about a farmers' market, we find "locally-sourced seafood" and "recently-opened bar." An article about a Napa Valley honey farm refers to "strategically-placed bee hives." Anyone who ever took Proofreading 101 knows that adverbs ending in ly should not be hyphenated. (And beehive has been one word for eight centuries.)
Proofreading 101 also drills students on avoiding danglers, yet this booklet is teeming with them. In an article about a seafood merchant named Joe, we read this: "Based in San Francisco, Joe's fish can be found on dozens of menus." (Joe is based there, not the fish.) A few pages later we find, "Open for breakfast and lunch, you can get the best eggs in the city …" (This inept sentence says that "you" are open for breakfast and lunch.)
Other gaffes range from clumsy to clueless. America's "west coast" is mentioned but not capitalized. A fish's texture is called "velvety-like," even though velvety by itself means "like velvet." Whoever wrote "a couple bites of leftovers" and "a couple calls came in" thinks couple is an adjective. In fact, it's a noun, requiring of ("couple of bites," "couple of calls").
If a company wishes to make a good impression, you'd think fluent grammatical English would be a crucial part of the presentation.
This restaurant's management group wouldn't endorse serving baked orange roughy on paper plates with plastic utensils, or Russian osetra caviar on Wonder Bread slathered in Miracle Whip.
So why produce a sleek publication filled with gorgeous images, only to bring the whole thing crashing down with sloppy articles written by feckless amateurs? Maybe this inattention to detail says something dark about the company. Or maybe it's just further evidence that clear and precise writing is becoming as outmoded and quaint as pay phones and post offices.
Pop Quiz
Fix any sentences that need correcting. Our answers are below.
1. The show's lead role is played by a nationally-famous movie star.
2. Born and raised in Queens, Mr. Walken's first education for the stage involved dance lessons.
3. The food of New Orleans is absolutely unique—and sinfully delicious.
4. We were lost until a kindly-looking man helped us find our hotel.
Pop Quiz Answers
1. The show's lead role is played by a nationally famous movie star.
2. Mr. Walken was born and raised in Queens. His first education for the stage involved dance lessons.
3. The food of New Orleans is unique—and sinfully delicious.
4. We were lost until a kindly-looking man helped us find our hotel. CORRECT ("kindly" is an adjective here, not an adverb)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 5:22 pm
Words in Flux
Today we'll discuss two words whose meanings in casual conversation may vary significantly from their traditional meanings in formal writing.
Despise Not so long ago, despise was more than just another word for detest. "Syme despised him and slightly disliked him," wrote George Orwell in his 1949 novel 1984. Orwell knew that, strictly speaking, despise means "to look down on" but not necessarily "to dislike" (although that's usually part of the deal).
"Let no one despise your youth" reads a line in the Bible (1 Timothy 4:12). Note that "despise your youth" does not mean "hate you for being young." The passage means, "Don't let anyone disrespect or disregard you for being young." Disdain is not the same as downright hostility.
Affinity Some seven hundred years ago, affinity meant "relation by marriage." By extension, the proper use of affinity involves mutuality. But that sense of mutual attraction is often absent in contemporary uses of affinity. An online search reveals many examples such as these: "She always had an affinity for growing fruit." "I have an affinity for vintage chairs." "My friend has an affinity for making things out of cardboard." In these examples, "growing fruit," "vintage chairs," and "making things out of cardboard" are passive elements, not active components in a relationship. Better to say "a talent for growing fruit," "a fondness for vintage chairs," "a flair for making things out of cardboard."
In the examples above, affinity is followed by the preposition for. But in formal English, the phrase affinity for is despised. The editor Theodore M. Bernstein advised writers to "discard for" and instead "use between, with, or sometimes to."
Here are three sentences that use affinity correctly: "There is an affinity between the Irish and the Italians that can be hard to explain." "Some people have a natural affinity with children." "Two vaccines containing native proteins with affinity to porcine transferrin were tested."
There is no affinity unless it is shared by both parties.
Pop Quiz
Are these sentences all right? Do any need fixing? Suggested answers are below.
1. She has some affinity for math.
2. This is a politician with an affinity for making headlines.
3. I knew she always despised me, but I didn't realize she detested me.
Pop Quiz Answers
1. She has some talent for math.
2. This is a politician with a gift for making headlines.
3. I knew she always despised me, but I didn't realize she detested me. CORRECT
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Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 10:28 am

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|Structure of the functional domain of ø29 replication organizer: insights into oligomerization and DNA binding
|Asensio, Juan Luis; Albert, Armando; Muñoz-Espín, D.; González, Carlos ; Hermoso, José Miguel; Villar, Laurentino; Jiménez-Barbero, Jesús; Salas, Margarita; Meijer, Wilfried J. J.
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|The Journal of Biological Chemistry 280: 20730-20739 (2005)
|The Bacillus subtilis phage φ29-encoded membrane protein p16.7 is one of the few proteins involved in prokaryotic membrane-associated DNA replication that has been characterized at a functional and biochemical level. In this work we have determined both the solution and crystal structures of its dimeric functional domain, p16.7C. Although the secondary structure of p16.7C is remarkably similar to that of the DNA binding homeodomain, present in proteins belonging to a large family of eukaryotic transcription factors, the tertiary structures of p16.7C and homeodomains are fundamentally different. In fact, p16.7C defines a novel dimeric six-helical fold. We also show that p16.7C can form multimers in solution and that this feature is a key factor for efficient DNA binding. Moreover, a combination of NMR and x-ray approaches, combined with functional analyses of mutants, revealed that multimerization of p16.7C dimers is mediated by a large protein surface that is characterized by a striking self-complementarity. Finally, the structural analyses of the p16.7C dimer and oligomers provide important clues about how protein multimerization and DNA binding are coupled.
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This often startles me out of dreamless sleep at night..."
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When I schedule posts with videos, after they are published the video is gone. (I always preview before i schedule and video is there in preview)
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I got a place at the North End of CB. Got the place two years ago and have been surfing for two years pretty much exclusively between Periwinkle and the pier. I talked to a couple local surfers about the replenishment and it does change the break for a while. One guy said the sand is almost half way out the pier at low tide after the re-nourishment. They do it every three years. It changes the break obviously, but I don't know how much. I've seen it change a lot in the two years I've surfed there. I actually want some sand on the beach. At high tide there is none and all the stair accesses are snapped off. They won't repair them until the sand is back.
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Thread: Beach Nourishment project in CB
Mar 18, 2013, 03:21 PM
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Mar 18, 2013, 03:34 PM
anyone else notice a little less punch to CB surf (Tiki Bar area in particular) in the last year or so? a little more prone to mushiness, even at lower tides? maybe the additional sand will help*
\n *unless it's just me, which it often is...
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Mar 18, 2013, 03:28 PM
i think the site went down after i posted the link...
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Mar 18, 2013, 03:36 PM
Nothing is permanent. Especially on eroding barrier islands.
Nothing against reefs, but if we've built our houses and roads right on the edge of eroding beaches, its going to take a lot more than putting a few hundred feet of rocks or geotextile bags in the ocean.
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True. But most of the flooding from Sandy was not on barrier islands.. Barrier islands did get trashed, but so did every town on a bay as well.
And nothing is going to stop that. Sand replenishment and reefs may disperse the energy, but the surge will still come in to the bays and that's where most of the flood damage comes from.
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A couple of replenishment projects yrs ago,the north side of skipper was ALL-TIME! A right hander would reel for 100 yds. Didn't last forever, but a few of us got plenty of good days after the replenish.
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Mar 18, 2013, 03:41 PM
Has anyone checked out the North End? I feel bad for the residents - shout out to CBSCREWBY - who have no beach whatsoever & broken beach accesses. I'm down for other methods, but nourishment has to continue in order to keep our beaches intact.
It's not just for the tourists & trust me, it's not the city intentionally messing with our breaks - it's for the economy & future of our small beach community.
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Mar 18, 2013, 03:47 PM
\nPretty crazy about ASR's reef in Bournemouth, UK. $6million spent to build it and closed in two years.
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\nHow was Pratte's Reef (the one in California that failed) done incorrectly?
\nJust curious. I have a theory on why they didnt work...but its not based on any real first hand knowledge.
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Mar 18, 2013, 04:22 PM
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Mar 18, 2013, 04:32 PM
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the one point I want to bring up about hurricane sandy is that the flooding was not due to waves breaking on the shoreline. the problem was the surge or the displacement of water brought on by the pressure the incredibly large storm that sandy was. Its best explained as a large head broom being pushed through a puddle.
the waves only acted to break the walls, but walls or not, the water was going to come up over the land.
so, an artificial reef would have done zero to prevent the surge.
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Mar 18, 2013, 04:26 PM
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they've been thinking about a reef for New Jersey.... but awaiting for funding. lol
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Mar 18, 2013, 04:48 PM
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Mar 18, 2013, 05:08 PM
The geotextile bags have been proven NOT to work as artificial reef material. They're prone to rupture, and do little to create habitat. Another temporary solution with mixed results.
Most of these projects fail because they're implemented without enough research going into the design of the project. You can't just plop down a "reef" and think it's going to give you all the benefits intended. You have to have solid data and sound engineering to give it even a CHANCE of providing long-term, cost effective benefits that include the three major purposes - shoreline stabilization, creating habitat, and preserving recreational resources.
To achieve this, you need to engineer a complete reef system so that the whole becomes greater than the sum of it's parts. Underwater structures interact with each other. Currents move sand. Change currents, and you change the movement of sand. Reef systems have to be engineered in a site-specific way so the various components of the system (fringe and patch reefs, jetties, breakwaters, etc.) interact with each other. Their orientation, length, height, depth... all based on dominant wave size and direction, current direction and speed, tidal range, offshore and nearshore bathymetry, dominant wind speed and direction, and other variables.
Those who know, know the answer is a combination of beach replenishment and hard structures. There's no easy, quick, cheap fix. It will require an investment of time, energy, money, and intellect.
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Mar 18, 2013, 11:03 PM
\nSurfing amenities, fishing, all recreational beneftits are not included in the B/C so the odds are stacked against any alternatives that increase overall project costs to provide these benefits, no matter how sensible they are.
\nAlso, the Corps' budget for these projects are completely appropriation - driven (project by project). Long range planning and research for alternative or comprehensive approaches is buried WAY down in the bnudgeting process. Congress's four year election cycles means they want to fund it, build it, and see benefits from it ALL within these short election cycles. Completely tilts the scales towards building the simplest and quickest projects that are IMMEDIATELY VISIBLE to voters. Lets see, which is more immediately visible to the average voter - a sandy beach that is suddenly three times as wide as it was last summer or a series of groins, offshore reefs and strategic beachfills that create a balanced long term improvement to the beach and offshore system?
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Beach replenishment destroys surf breaks, plain and simple.
They will probably try to rip out or notch your jetties too.
After they come through with the sand pumping don't even bother for at least a year.
Eventually the break will come back, but they are really never the same. Kind of like zombies.
Right when it gets good again, they will pump again.
Endless cycle of misery and disappointment for the surfer affected.
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\nThe way the sand is set up, with a short sandbar outside then an area of deep water before the beach isn't good in most spots. I think the replenishment will help CB. More sand, less deep spots, should give the waves some more punch like I remember from a few years back I hope.
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Mar 19, 2013, 12:41 AM
Mitchell... I fear you are right. I also fear that one day we'll look back and see how foolish we were... that we knew the answer, but didn't have the courage to follow through. Just like I believe one day we'll look back and see how foolish we were burning petroleum for energy, when we know there's better alternatives. Petroleum should be used to make products... not burned up into nothingness. If we stopped burning petroleum for energy, we'd have enough to last us as far into the future as we can imagine. But we don't have the courage to make the tough call, and do the right thing. Shoreline stabilization is the same in that respect. It's a tough call. But we should be embarrassed... ashamed of ourselves... for deliberately doing the wrong thing, and doing it over and over and over again, all the while knowing we're wrong.
\nWhy can't we be the leaders? Why can't we set the standard by which all other nations are measured... an example of how to do it right? Why wait? It's only a matter of time. Why not stay ahead of the rest of the world? This country was founded on visionaries... brave and independent free thinkers. Where are they today?
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Mar 19, 2013, 12:47 PM
Good points, sorry I missed this thread.
\nHowever, beach renourishment down here in SENC is not as large in scope as they do in the Northeast. Most of our renourishment is a byproduct of inlet dredging, they don't put the sand in the same place every time.
\nCurrent dredging projects in SENC:
\n-New Topsail inlet: Dredged out at least 2 times every year, but usually many more than that. The CG moves the channel buoys almost weekly because the inlet moves so much. Most of the time they put the sand on the S. end of Topsail but they also will just put the sand on one of the ICW spoil islands.
\n-Mason's Inlet: Dredged out every two years no to maintain a navigable channel but to maintain the current position of the inlet. Right now they are pumping the sand on the S. end of Figure 8, but sometimes they will just put it on a spoil island.
\n-Masonboro Inlet & ICW intersection: Every other year or so, they do a survey twice a year to keep an eye on shoaling. No dredging going on right now, but they usually pump the sand onto WB and it usually doesn't amount to anything more than a small addition to the beach.
\n-CB Inlet: Like New Topsail Inlet, it gets dredged at least twice a year and the CG moves the channel markers on a weekly basis. This year they are doing a major dredging, so they are putting the sand on the N. end of CB. Fun fact: CB Inlet is man-made, there was never an inlet there until they made Snow's Cut to connect the ICW to the Cape Fear River and they realized they needed to put in an inlet to handle all the extra water moving through. There were some very long-lasting effects I will get into in a minute.
\n-Kure Beach: They haven't renourished KB in a long time, so they are doing something in scope closer to what folks in the NE see-' + '-lots of new beach. They started renourishing from just North of The Riggings and I'm not too sure how far North they are going. This one is rubbing me the wrong way because I fear it will ruin one, maybe two of our classic breaks down there-' + '-but we'll have to wait and see. This is also a different kind of dredging: They are using a "Hopper" dredge that sucks up sand deposits from a little over 1 mile offshore of Masonboro, brings it over to a pump "station" about 300 yards offshore then pumps it to the beach-' + '-kinda cool to watch.
\nNow, for the effects. Keep in mind the sand eventually moves South in our area (littoral drift I believe it's called):
\n-Surf: Usually minimal and actually improves many of the standard beach breaks. What RobG mentioned with the deep sloughs and then shallow sandbars are how our beaches are under "normal" conditions. Renourishment pushes the beach farther into deeper water, so the waves break with more punch because they aren't dragging on the bottom so much before breaking. As I said, KB is going to be an experiment worth observing because it's been so long since the last time they renourished it. I still think it's going to ruin a couple great spots South of there, though.
\n-Fishing: It ruins surf and nearshore fishing for at least a year... period. They are burying the normal shoreline ecology underneath tons of sand... it's horrible. Not to mention whatever they are destroying while they are dredging. Now is the time to go look for Megaladon teeth, though.
\n-Other Inlets/Wetlands: People who haven't been around here for more than a decade don't realize we have lost a couple smaller inlets in SENC as a direct result of renourishment. This has hurt some vital wetlands in our area because they don't flush like they should with the tide. They are still healthy.... just not as healthy as they could be or were historically. Here they are:
\n-John's Creek: Most people don't know that Masonboro used to be two different islands separated by this small inlet on the Southern portion of the island. Those who have kayaked to Mase from the Trails End boat ramp know where it used to be-' + '-thinnest part of the island back in those thousands of acres of marsh flats. This inlet filled in as a result of the jetties being constructed on Masonboro inlet back in the day-' + '-before my time, based on my grandfather and father's accounts.
\n-Corncake Inlet: This is the inlet that used to separate the South end of Ft. Fisher from Bald Head Island. It used to be connected to the large marsh flats behind that area known as "Buzzard's Bay." The water quality in BB has taken a pretty serious hit since the inlet filled in: sometime in the early 2000's. My dad and I used to surf fish that place on the regular, really sad to see it go. It eventually filled in due to increased renourishment efforts on CB and KB, addition of a second cove at Ft. Fisher and stabilization/renourishment efforts on Bald Head. Doesn't matter now, though: you can't even get there anymore unless you feel like walking for miles through a nature preserve. Andrewk would love this: They created a nature preserve on land that didn't used to exist and only exists because of human engineering but now they won't let you in the area unless you are below the high tide mark... or unless you are a park ranger driving around in your 4x4 truck as fast as you can murdering "invasive species" that are only there as a result of engineering in the first place... it's a freaking anti-access environmentalist's dream.... but I digress.
\nAnyway, that's my observation of it. We need to get a good swell again to see what it actually does anyway....
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\nTell me about it. I went to NCSU with the original intent of graduating in Environmental Engineering. I just couldn't make it through the math weed-out courses.... I don't know how much anyone knows about the math needed for engineering at NCSU... but you'd better know Hindi and Farsi if you ever want to understand your teachers. Maybe it's different these days...
\nCBSCREWBY: I also forgot to mention that Lee Island (Between Topsail and Figure 8) also used to be two different islands. Hutaff Island to the North and Lee to the South (might have that backwards) that were separated by an inlet that is now filled in.
\nShell Island (WB) used to be it's own island as well. The old inlet went through where the Holiday Inn Sunspree sits now... I think Hurricane Fran re-opened it but the Corps decided to fill it back in. I think that one filled in naturally in the first place, though.
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Thanks Erock. You are a wealth of knowledge. No sarcasm here. I've tried to do a little bit of research on beach re-nourishment in the area and you pretty much answered all my questions.
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Mar 19, 2013, 03:09 PM
\nKure surf cam. You can see the renourishment project when the cam pans South.
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Mar 20, 2013, 01:35 PM
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I grew up in KB and have surfed every break on that island over the past 20 years. When they pump sand, its bad news for the surf and for fishing. After they pass, stick to structure like the pier or the pipe on Alabama. They will recover the fastest but forget about Sun Skipper this summer. It will take a bunch of those NE winter swells to get the bars back in place.
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If we call the pipe by its full name, "The Sh!t Pipe, Great Purveyor of Raw Sewage," maybe we can scare off a few. It will be interesting to see what north of the pier does. Last time I was there it was working in that little space between the groin and the pier. That is a groin and not just a broken pier isn't it?
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Mar 20, 2013, 04:55 PM
I remember the last renourishment project and I surf at the pipe pretty much exclusively, usually south side and it definately did not help the conditions and just made everything close out more than usual. You also get the positive of storm water run off so if you are coming from Sunskipper clean your ears when you get out or you will get sick, if you need further proof google earth the pipe and look at the giant brown stain that surrounds the end of the pipe....looks like a giant tootsie roll pop.
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Renourishment really screwed the break up a couple years ago. Used to be better in lower tide. Wish we could get an artificial reaf.
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Mar 18, 2013, 03:41 PM #11
Has anyone checked out the North End? I feel bad for the residents - shout out to CBSCREWBY - who have no beach whatsoever & broken beach accesses. I'm down for other methods, but nourishment has to continue in order to keep our beaches intact.
It's not just for the tourists & trust me, it's not the city intentionally messing with our breaks - it's for the economy & future of our small beach community.


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Being and meaning
…if the being of ideas and the meaning of ideas are disconnected from one another, there will be no knowledge of the former, and the latter will not be.
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EA SPORTS have today released the official TV commercial for FIFA 15. The TV Commercial is perhaps one of our favorites yet!, showing how playing the game gets you closer the experience like never before!… The ad marks the launch of...Show More Summary
The time where you can start managing your Ultimate Team in FIFA 15 via the web app is coming very soon. EA SPORTS have announced that a new web app will be available to users on Wednesday, September 17th. The news was confirmed on the...Show More Summary
You are probably all busy playing the FIFA 15 demo right now, not that we blame you!. Just a quick one to let you know the official forums are now live. EA officially opened the forums this morning, and be sure to give your impressions on the demo, as well as general chit-chat about FIFA […] The post Official FIFA 15 Forums Now Open appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
After much chat on social media yesterday, EA has finally released some details regarding the FIFA 15 demo which is scheduled to launch today… Depending on where you live and which console you have. For Xbox One owners, it's out now. Go and grab it. Go on, go go go! As for everybody else, that […] The post EA Release FIFA 15 Demo Details appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
It's the final countdownnnn…. Yes, EA SPORTS have revealed the top 10 players in FIFA 15. Get ready as we countdown from 10 right until the best player in FIFA 15. Here goes! 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 There you have it!. Let us know your thoughts on the top 50 rated […] The post FIFA 15 – Top 10 Rated Players appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
EA SPORTS have continued with the countdown of the top 50 rated players in FIFA 15. Today sees the countdown continue from 30 - 11. The list is as follows: 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 As the list continues, let us […] The post FIFA 15 – Top 50 Rated Players (30 – 11) appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
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May 8, 2003 -- For people dying of cancer, a strong spiritual sense seems to bring less despair.
A new study addressing this issue appears in this week's issue of The Lancet.
"The importance of spirituality in coping with a terminal illness is becoming increasingly recognized," writes lead researcher Barry Rosenfeld, PhD, a psychologist with New York's Fordham University.
When told they are dying of cancer, people are forced to grapple with difficult issues, such as the meaning and purpose of life and whether a greater power exists, he explains. Spirituality, whether through organized religion or not, helps people understand their lives in view of their ultimate meaning and value, he writes.
In their study, Rosenfeld and colleagues focused on 160 cancer patients in a New York hospice -- looking at symptoms of depression, whether they desired a faster death, and if they had thoughts of suicide.
Researchers also weighed the patients' spiritual well-being -- meaning, peace, and faith. Such feelings indicate inner harmony and peace with oneself, as well as comfort and strength that come from religious beliefs, Rosenfeld explains.
They found that spiritual well-being can lessen feelings of hopelessness and the desire to hasten death.
"Although much research has focused on depression, spiritual well-being might have a more powerful effect," he says. In fact, "meaning" may play a greater role in well-being than does "faith" for people dying of cancer, his study suggests.
"The ability to find or sustain meaning in one's life [when dying of cancer] might help to deter end-of-life despair to a greater extent than spiritual well-being rooted in one's religious faith," he writes.
His findings provide important direction for hospices and other programs for patients dying of cancer, Rosenfeld writes.
SOURCE: The Lancet, May 10, 2003.
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