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Unknowability of God In Jewish Mysticism, Part I
(I) Thine is the might in whose mystery our thoughts can find no stay, so far art Thou beyond us.... Thine are the mysteries that transcend understanding and thought... (XXVI) Who can approach Thy seat? For beyond the sphere of Intelligence hast Thou established the thrown of Thy glory... Thus far reacheth Intelligence, but cometh here to a standstill, For higher still hast Thou mounted, and ascended Thy mighty thrown, "And no man may go up with Thee." (zangwill_23)
Again, we find the idea that God-in-Himself somehow exceeds the reach of man's intelligence, that although thought can embrace and measure many things, it cannot embrace and measure God. In another respect like Philo, ibn Gabirol remains an ambiguous figure in Jewish philosophy, not only because of his Scholastic alter-ego "Avicebron", but because he doesn't fit comfortably into a particular Jewish intellectual tradition. If nowadays he is perhaps seen as less of a mystic and more of a poet, this is probably due to the manner in which Jewish mysticism came to be exclusively identified with the system of thought known as the Kabbalah, thus leaving other Jewish mystics out in the cold.
At least since the Middle Ages, "Jewish mysticism" has indeed meant "Kabbalah." But the Kabbalah as we know it popularly today (much like rational theology as we know it popularly today) might be said to bear the marks of having been abandoned by serious scholars. Esoteric terms are thrown around with a wink and a nod and a hope that someone, somewhere, actually understands how it all works. While the abandonment of rational theology by scholars may be blamed on the advent of modernity — the sweeping vistas of natural philosophy and science luring contemplative thinkers away from the stodgy confines of Scholastically-shackled theological ponderations, in the case of the Kabbalah, Scholem sees the opposition of Jewish scholars to the Hasidic movement as a principle reason for the abandonment of the Kabbalah by serious scholarship. Guilt by association, as it were. And inevitably, says Scholem (1954,p.2), in place of scholarship came instead credulity and silliness: "The natural and obvious result of the antagonism of the great Jewish scholars was that, since the authorized guardians neglected this field, all manner of charlatans and dreamers came and treated it as their own property." One may be tempted to say that such a statement was probably never truer than it is today, when Kabbalah is associated in many people's imaginations with "myth and magic" of various varieties; however, a quick survey of the history of Jewish mysticism shows that Kabbalah always presented an irresistible attraction to individuals of questionable motivations and sanity (e.g., Nehemiah Hayyun, Judah Leib Prossnitz, Nathan of Gaza, etc.). In any event, here we will limit ourselves to what some of the classic kabbalistic sources say about the unknowability of God, and try as best we can to understand them.
While the evolution of the Kabbalah was probably fairly organic, the classic work that nevertheless stands at the center of this world is the Zohar, which was circulated and — in all likelihood — partially written by Moses de Leon in the 13th century. We will therefore begin our review of the mystical approach to God's unknowability with this key work. The Zohar on Exodus (scholem_49) says the following:
If one should ask: Is it not written, "For ye saw no manner of similitude" (Deuteronomy 4:15), the answer would be: Truly, it was granted us to behold him in a given similitude, for concerning Moses it is written, "and the similitude of the Lord doth he behold" (Numbers 12:8). Yet the Lord was revealed only in that similitude that Moses saw, and in none other, of any creation formed by his signs. Therefore it stands written: "To whom then will ye liken God? Or what likeness will ye compare unto Him?" (Isaiah 40:18). Also, even that similitude was a semblance of the Holy One, be blessed, not as he is in his very place which we know to be impenetrable, but as the King manifesting his might of dominion over his entire creation, and thus appearing to each one of his creatures as each can grasp him, as it is written: "And by the ministry of prophets have I used similitudes" (Hosea 12:11). Hence says He: Albeit in your own likeness do I represent myself, to whom will you compare me and make me comparable?
Because in the beginning, shape and form having not yet been created, He had neither form nor similitude. Hence is it forbidden to one apprehending him as he is before Creation to imagine him under any kind of form or shape, not even by his letters "hay" and "vav," not either by his complete holy Name, nor by letter or sign of any kind. Thus, "For ye saw no manner of similitude " means, You beheld nothing which could be imagined in form or shape, nothing which you could embody into a finite conception.
But when He had created the shape of supernal man, it was to him for a chariot, and on it he descended, to be known by the appellation YHVH, so as to be apprehended by his attributes and in each particular one, to be perceived. Hence it was he caused himself to be named El, Elohim, Shaddai, Zevaot and YHVH, of which each was a symbol among men of his several divine attributes, making manifest that the world is upheld by mercy and justice, in accordance with man's deeds. If the radiance of the glory of the Holy One, be blessed, had not been shed over his entire creation, how could even the wise have apprehended him? He would have continued to be unknowable, and the words could not be verily said, "The whole earth is full of His glory." (Isaiah 6:3)
We can certainly see here echoes of Philo in the statement that God appears "to each one of his creatures as each can grasp him," but it remains entirely unclear what is meant by the notion of "grasping" in this context. It seems that we are referring here to some powers of the mind and some capacities of "conception" (or lack thereof), as indicated by the expression "nothing which you could embody into a finite conception." The passage goes on to suggest that God makes himself known to man through his "attributes," which provide an avenue of access without which God would have been utterly unknowable.
What begins to take shape here is the idea that God-as-He-is-in-Himself is utterly beyond mental conception, but that nevertheless there are some aspects of God which do fall within the realm of man's knowledge. In the kabbalistic system, the Divine comes to be regarded in terms of a remote unknowable component or essence referred to as En Sof or Ayin (Ayin may alternatively refer to the first Sefirah, if that is considered to be other than an aspect [scholem_74] or identity of En Sof [robinson_94,sherwin_06]. cf. Deus absconditus), along with a collection of Sefirot which represent aspects of God which are capable in some way of interacting with created world.
"Of God as He is in Himself — En Sof — nothing can be said at all, and no thought can reach there" (jacobs_73). En Sof itself is sometimes referred to as a realm of "pure Thought" (scholem_74), so as to detach it completely from any merely mortal variety of thought. The names En Sof and Ayin themselves (respectively, "Without End" and "Nothing"), and their other synonyms in the kabbalistic literature all are suggestive of the fact that nothing can be known about this entity — that it is beyond thought and exceeds human conceptual capacities (scholem_74).
In many ways, the kabbalistic stance of "mystical agnosticism" (scholem_74) regarding En Sof, inasmuch as En Sof is represented as transcending the "limits of human apprehension," is really no different than the stance taken by the Maimonides and the rationalists regarding the "infinite supreme eternal entity" (sherwin_06,dan_06), and is also very close to the Neoplatonic ideas of Philo and ibn Gabirol. Indeed, "the concept of an infinite, perfect supreme being that cannot change, a concept absent from Jewish thought in antiquity, is dominant in both philosophy and kabbalah" (dan_06). Certainly, to the extent that God-in-Himself is claimed by both rationalists and kabbalists to be utterly impervious to description, it is probably permissible to regard the En Sof of the kabbalists and the Divine Essence of the philosophers as the self-same (and empty) concept.
The unique idea of Kabbalah concerns the manner in which God interacts with the world and with humanity in particular, and this is by way of the Sefirot. Indeed, if there is one feature that most distinctly characterizes kabbalistic mysticism, it is the notion of Sefirot. However, what exactly the Sefirot are is difficult to say — not because there is a dearth of sources describing the Sefirot, but because there is an excess of sources describing them, and describing them in an excess of different ways (dan_06). In Cordovero's introduction to Kabbalah, the Sefirot appear to play the same role as God's "actions" does for Maimonides:
[The beginner] needs to know that Eyn Sof caused and emanated His sefirot, and His actions are [performed] through them. They constitute the ten "sayings" through which he acts. They serve him as vessels for the [34a] actions which derive from Him in the World of Separation and below. Truly His being and essence extend themselves in them... the [divine] names [themselves] are the sefirot, and the names are appellations of Eyn Sof according to His actions. (robinson_94)
However, there are disagreements as to whether the Sefirot actually represent actions or instruments of God, as above, or whether they are manifestations of divine attributes, aspects of the Divine essence, or something else (robinson_94, sherwin_06, scholem_74). In the later Kabbalah, the Sefirot are generally regarded as being both of the essence of God, and yet separate from Him (scholem_74). In this paper, we will not go into any details about how the Sefirot are hypothesized by various authors to function. Rather, when we later present a formal knowledge representation framework, we will try to show how it might map onto the kabbalistic ontology of En Sof and Sefirot, at least when these are conceived of in something like Cordovero's model. For the present, let us try to understand a little bit better — by considering some more sources — what is the nature of the peculiar limitation that places En Sof forever beyond the reach of human conception.


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These images were all from emails but, are they not cute????
An apology for last week. I forgot to post the linky in my original post- blond moment. Early visitors didn't get to link-up. My bad ;(
Hey Illinois Bloggers- let's get connected!
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Sara says
Oh the little piggies swimming…so cute!
Mz E says
VERY cute! it put an xtra smile on ma face. *smile*
Russ says
They were all very cute. I hope the dog doesn't squish that little kitty.
The "cat seat" is just too much!
Secret Mom Thoughts says
So cute.
Those are all way too cute for words! 🙂
rachel says
I love the little piggies and the monkey. how cute!
Serendipity is Sweet says
Adorable…and funny!
Have a great day 🙂
Jodi says
Oh, so cute!! Poor kitty under the puppy's butt tho! LOL
Happy WW!
awww! Those are all totally cute! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
If I Could Escape says
Aww, very cute! Thanks for making me smile!
Run DMT says
Very cute!
Thanks for stopping by for WW! 🙂
Judy says
Too cute! I love the "Mother Hen"
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Alicia says
What funny pics. Happy WW! I'd love ya to drop by my linky party at http://weloveiowa.blogspot.com/2010/06/not-so-wordless-wednesday-boys-will-be.html
Pamela says
I am not an animal person but I have to agree with you, totally cute!
Heidi says
I didn't know pigs could swim! Now we're all just waiting for when "pigs fly .."
Tami says
I love the little monkey dude…so cute.
Courtney says
What's cuter than lovey animals? Really!!
Tina says
Very cute! I love pics like that! Thanks for stopping by my page 🙂
The last 2 are adorable!! Love them!
TheAngelForever says
Very cute – thank you for sharing. Interesting to see all of the different combinations 😉
Ally says
I love cute animal pictures. Thanks for sharing. Happy WW!
The Mind of a Mom says
Oh my gosh, some of those types of photos were what I was going to do but I changed my mind! Great Mom mind's think alike :o)
I'm glad you did not change your mind they are too cute
Lauren @ Hobo Mama says
Those are adorable! The expressions are too cute.
Jennifer Lavender says
The dog and chick picture has been a favorite of mine for a long time.
Joy says
Those photos were to cute. I loved the monkey and the bird one.
michael says
So cute!
Sonora says
These are great! I love the one of the monkey and the bird and the deer and the rabbit. So cute!
just adorable!
Very fun – can't go wrong with cute animal pictures – they always make me smile!
Oh, they're all darling. I think the little piggies are the sweetest though 🙂
april says
I had no idea pigs could swim… fly, yes. Swim. No.

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Fascinating chats with kids and a confrontation with misogyny
I've always been fascinated about the trajectories of everyday conversations. This morning, Aadyaa complained about the days getting shorter and we started talking about the forces and mechanisms of nature. That you can't pick what you want, it's a package deal!
That reminded me of Ingapirca (watch out for that post, coming soon!), an Inka ruin I visited in Ecuador where the intimate knowledge developed about solar and lunar cycles was evident. I commented on how amazing it was that man had learnt so much through observation and analysis even very far back in time. Udai, whose grade 7 history syllabus includes the European Middle Ages, reminded me that medieval Europe, to the contrary, went through a 'dark' period in which science was ignored and reviled. He went on to educate me about how he saw rationalism and empiricism as the two main approaches to scientific thinking.
The jump to present day politics in our conversation was inevitable. Is the rejection of rational thought as seen in majoritarian political behaviour the world over (especially in the use of unsubstantiated information as part of a communication strategy) part of a cyclical process? Could poor basic education that does not grant people the ability to engage with content, leavealone have an independent opinion, be part of the problem? Has credibility in post colonial India been (wrongly) built on status, class and the ability to speak English instead of facts? And is a backlash against liberal intellectuals about a re-evaluation of whether these attributes constitute credibility or is it built on something entirely different like effective communication that feeds into people's fears?
By this time, the kids were in a contemplative mode, realising just how privileged they were to be in a good school, where standards of education are high and teachers competent. The bus arrived and they left.
When I got back home and checked my social media feed, an abusive comment from an acquaintance on a post that critiques India's recent demonetisation policy brought home to me that we are fighting a very real war, one which is fuelled by resentment against those who are capable of providing the empirical evidence. Combined with an odious level of misogyny and low self-confidence, rendering those with an opinion legitimate targets of abuse. Especially if they are women.
Thick skin and a load of arguments: A two-pronged feminist strategy
I started thinking about whether I am a feminist, or whether I am so inclined, only a few years ago. I was brought up to be independent and outspoken by rather liberal parents. Growing up, I had many strong women to look up to- my grandmothers, my mother, all with strong opinions and minds of their own. But to see feminism in the light of global awareness on violence against women, to see it as a response to misogyny, that has been a recent change.
I met Mona Eltahawy in November 2012 and she transported me into a different world: a world where feminism was not an unwanted movement propelled by shrill, stubborn women but an inclusive movement that the world really needed to set the balance right. I wrote about this soon after I met her. And today, as I read this interview of Mona's I am struck anew by the importance of speaking out about how we perceive the world, about discussing and debating ideas that might bring about change.
I'm also thinking that we cannot challenge the status quo without some discomfort, but just how much discomfort are we willing to bear? We need to talk about things that bother society, parts of our lives we accept too easily, the stuff that ruffles feathers, but where, when, how and how much? Do we go "shopping for a thicker skin" as an obscure and unlikable female character says in Mad Men, or do we respond to every discomfort with a conversation, a response, a challenge?
These are questions every feminist, or any kind of social reformer- male or female, asks everyday. We're human, we're scared and yet we want to change things. I'll say this much for myself, though. It's going to be a long wait for an equal world, I know, but I'm ready with both the thicker skin and the battery of arguments!
Dum Laga ke Haisha: Caricatures of life in small town India
The streets of Haridwar and Rishikesh, though a tad cleaner than they are in reality, came alive in Dum Laga ke Haisha, a recently released Hindi film I watched a couple of nights ago. I'd heard good things, but it was better than I expected.
In a nutshell, it is a love story in which the man (Ayushmann Khurana ) slowly falls in love with his overweight wife (Bhumi Pednekar), who he was initially repulsed by. But what brought the film alive was the pulsating reality of small town life. The frustration of ill-educated misdirected young men who are consigned to a life of boredom working in petty family businesses. Of girls, who despite being educated and self-confident, are expected to fit the stereotype of the well brought up, docile girl in order to work the marriage market. Of lower middle class families, struggling to eke out an existence, steeped deep into identities of class and caste that shape their lives and interactions. Of young people in conservative small town India, whose perform their little dramas of life in front of the extended parivaar (family), gali (street) and mohalla (neighbourhood). Others have written about its unique treatment of the theme of sexual love.
The film brought forth two very direct messages. One, respect is an essential starting point in a relationship, even if love is a tough ultimate target. Two, breaking the rules is important; you get things only if you ask for them.
While Prem, the male protagonist, is a pathetic character, full of complexes and self-loathing, Sandhya, the newly married overweight and B.Ed pass bride is a fascinating character. She is shown as willing to mold herself to her new family but unwilling to suffer consistent blows to her pride. She stands up to her husband's aunt and walks out of her marital home when her husband ill-mouths her. Further, she refuses to let her parents walk all over her, bringing in legal help and starting divorce proceedings immediately. Sandhya is not the caricature of the modern over-aggressive educated women. Instead, she is a woman who is unwilling to allow what she perceives as a mismatched marriage to continue to harm herself (as well as Prem). Of course, her deeply ingrained insecurities about her weight and her belief that once divorced, she would live the life of a spinster while Prem would find a second (beautiful) bride drove in the message the film intended to convey. That it is inner beauty we should be seeking, within ourselves and in others around; baaki sab maya hai (the rest is an illusion)!
One Billion Rising Gurgaon: Burying Misogyny and celebrating equality
It's not always necessary to be morose, upset and angry to make a point. And we most certainly were not! Far from it, we danced and sang, chanted and laughed as we walked down Gurgaon's mall stretch as part of the One Billion Rising campaign for gender equality and recognition of women's rights.
Gurgaon's citizens groups have, over the last couple pf years, matured into a curious amalgamation of interest groups, those who work for a cause and RWAs, ably aided by Facebook. Last evening's event was called by Let's Walk Gurgaon and joined by other groups, notably Gurgaon Moms. Unlike OBR in New Delhi, we did not see huge crowds and college students were conspicuous by their absence. Yes, the innovative format of the protest made a mark for those who attended.
Fashioned somewhat like a Mardi Gras parade, we carried a coffin with the intent to bury Misogyny, all dressed up in a celebratory mood replete with bandwalas, slogan shouting, drums and all the rest of it. We walked from Sahara Mall to DT City Centre on MG Road, crossed over to MGF Metropolitan and walked back to Sahara Mall. At DT City Centre, some volunteers staged a street play and back at Sahara, others did a really fun flash mob thing. Then we proceeded to bury Misogygy and give birth to a world of equal rights and respect.
We had tagging along with us the police constables, men and women, who were assigned to be with us on duty. They hadn't a clue why we were doing this! Many onlookers watched curiously and seemed to be having fun as well. Nupur and me kept wondering what was passing through their minds. We almost decided to do an impromptu survey, but stopped short!
What I really loved about the entire event is the way it gathered momentum as it was planned. People, both men and women, volunteered their time and creativity and worked together to make it happen. It takes a lot to move out of the comfort of your routine and be out there, doing things, saying things, starting a chain of change. And having fun while doing it! To sum up, the message of the street play underlined the need to start the change with ourselves. That's a great thought to take forward as we continue to advocate for a real change in social attitudes towards gender. Join us, the more the merrier!
Here are some pics that capture the event, all photo credits to Swatantra Chhabra Kalra who is a friend and fellow blogger. She blogs at http://swatantra-independence.blogspot.com/
For the videos of the event, please go to- http://www.youtube.com/user/f20films
Does Modi's popularity mean giving free reign to communalists, misogynists? Shocking reports from a protestor at SRCC
There was much noise about Narendra Modi's talk at SRCC yesterday. He spoke about development and used this powerful term to capture the imagination of students. Which is all very well.
However, there were protestors outside from what the media termed the "communist" section of DU. And they were treated shabbily, very very shabbily indeed. I may not have a huge case against Mr Modi per se, but if his leading this nation means we give free reign to all communal, misogynist elements in our society, we should all think really hard before we vote this man to power.
Here is an account from a girl who attended the protests, shared by a DU student and a friend of mine on her FB wall today. Prepare to be outraged, shocked, saddened….it's not just the Kashmiri girl band Pragaash, it's each one of us in danger!
"Ragini Jha (a student present at the protest): "On 6th of February, there was a large protest against the invitation of and talk by Narendra Modi by SRCC Students Union, organised by various students groups and individuals. The road in front of SRCC had 3 rows of barricades on each side, some of which were subsequently broken. The Delhi police was extremely vicious in their handling of the situation, and were both highly sexist and communal. They passed lewd comments about women standing near the barricade, made kissing gestures and noises, asked women to come closer and talk to them. They also very openly stared and laughed at women in a way that was clearly sexual. When a woman student demanded that women police officers be present at the barricade as well to confront women students, she was told 'aap aurat kahaan se hain'. Women were also told repeatedly to give up as they're too weak to break barricades. Some women were told that they should stop protesting or they would be meted the same treatment as women in Gujarat in 2002. At the police station, women students were groped and felt up by the police when they tried to enter.
In addition to this the police also detained 8 protestors. ABVP students were allowed on the other side of the barricade, one even climbed the water cannon, but none of them were detained. This was despite them threatening students, particularly women, by saying things like "jo gujrat ke aurton ka haal kiya wohi tera hoga". The police, after lathi charging students, laughing and joking as they did so, went on to drag students and throw them in the middle of ABVP and RSS activists, where they were further beaten up.
They were attacked by both ABVP goons and the police, who were supporting each other. The police were particularly obnoxious, whistling and winking at the female students (who were also groped at the Thana) and beating them (and the boys) up sadistically with lathis in addition to water cannons. The ABVP threatened them with Gujarat-like consequences – "Jo Gujarat mein huya vaise tujh me ghusa doonga" while brandishing a stick and similar things. Meanwhile the police were watching and laughing at the girls and other protestors and saying things like "kar le jo karna hai, kya kar payegi" and openly supporting the ABVP students, who were even dancing on the water cannons as they aimed at the protestors. The worst is that they would pick up some of the protestors (including young women) and push them into a crowd of ABVP goons who would then beat them. Some protestors were picked up and taken to the police station, and beaten up on the way (including on the head and groin with lathis). NONE of this shocking stuff is coming out in any of the news reports."


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Reflections: Homecoming on a rainy weekend
I got two plans for my homecoming over that weekend. First, I wanted to go to the field and work. I have received invitation from a barangay official from Zamboanguita, which is in the news for the recent clashes with the government forces and the New People's Army.
I wrote a special report about it off-site, taking advantage of modern technology and some still active connections in the area. It would have been different if I was really there talking to the evacuees, residents, local officials and some observers.
But I just returned from a sick leave so I decided not to proceed. I also considered my present budget constraints. I have to submit that desire to fate and God's plans. I also tried to secure the office's Cannon digital camera before leaving but indeed it wasn't for me. The charger was missing.
So that left me with the second plan (actually the original), which was to hop in on the newest cafes in Malaybalay; at least two of them, which Chiza and I have not yet tried (together). We were suppose to be there early Saturday night but I arrived past 12 midnight.Poor Cinderillo, the stagecoach has become a pumpkin again.
It was disappointing. Ever figured in a similar situation where you wished you could turn back time?
Anyway, we tried to be flexible. We resolved that "our schedules did not allow us to proceed with that plan.So let's have a new one". So, the next day, we went to Valencia City, 34 kilometers away, to renew our license with our favorite pasta hang out, and if a movie entices us, hop in at Bukidnon's only theater.
But before going there and after scouring for cheap buys from Gaisano and on our way to the UK line along the city's growing commercial district; the unfriendly rain poured in heavily. It kept us stranded in a mall. So we strolled the NVM mall with little choices. We peeked at an "all-US imported" shop in the 3rd level I think, to feed our curious minds.
We didn't find much there, except the proof that globalization and cheap Asian labor duped us.Most of the goods, which I believe were truly imported from the US, were made in China! Oh, I know that's not news at all.
It was cold outside and inside too, where the aircom seemed to have done its job.So we decided to take that pasta treat in Greenwhich. Yes, Bukidnon already has branches of these restaurants. Of course, we could have gone to our favorite place, bracing the rain, donning wet look and expectant of colds, again.
But our foolishness has not yet surged to that level.
Honestly, we enjoyed the combo lasagna and carbonara meals, but perhaps more because we had idle time to kill and chat about anything. The misty sight of the world outside added boost to my feel-great sip of a cup of brewed coffee.Hmm. After three hungry fork catch of pasta and a push of lukewarm water, I paused and proposed to Chiza: "Why don't we try cooking for our next tripper?" (Ooops, what kind of proposal was on your mind? Hehe.)
She smiled and agreed. Yes, we both loved to eat, but both of us also have a lot of work to do in the kitchen department.
It is good to be back in Bukidnon. From time to time, being back makes me feel "I belong". Especially during the rainy season, my trips home are memorable.
It reminds me of my wonderful childhood along the streets of Malaybalay and a small highway village in Don Carlos town, in the south.
I used to play along Malaybalay's sidewalk canals, pushing some paper boats and running after them as they disappear in the culvert.
In Don Carlos, I also did the same, only that I did it in the irrigation canals. Our old house used to stand in a lot exactly where the proposed Capitol building for the dreamy Bukidnon del Sur new province would rise. In my grandparents' place, I feel I will lose those memories once the government building will stand there.
I hope the day they will rob us of those precious remembrances won't come soon.
Anyway, enough of reminiscence.
All things end, including the rain that afternoon.
So we paid our bill, took a multi-cab to the bus terminal and from there took a bus back to Malaybalay. We decided to make the "best out of it" and both agreed to call it a nice 'outing' anyway.
That's before we got stranded in Malaybalay's bus terminal. Well, we just got our wet look and shakers, and that's only for a start.
Good thing Papa fetched his church's pastor to the terminal and saw us. We were in our "basang sisiw" state. As we climbed up their L300, and got a taste of fresh paternal sermon (again), we smiled in agreement.
After a cup of instant coffee and some "What exactly are your plans" chatter, each greeted the cold night with a warm smile. It was one fine day despite the bad weather.
Wew, that was a great weekend. "Thank you," I told Chiza (and other words of affection) as I part for home that night. We agreed and planned to have more of those in the next visit.
"Let's call it a night," I said and sealed it with a kiss.


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A bridge along the Seine River
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This recipe is adapted from the one that my mother used, I have substituted sherry for the water, added treacle and glace cherries. There is also a little glace peach that I had in the pantry, although, I do not usually add this. Stored in an airtight container, it will keep for a week or so.
Boiled Fruitcake
I pkt mixed fruit ( approx 400 g)
125 g butter
1/2 cup sugar, I use dark brown
1/2 cup sherry
1 tablespoons treacle
1 cup flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon bicarb soda
1 teaspoons mixed spice
2 eggs
1 cup glace cherries
Combine sherry, butter, treacle, sugar and mixed fruit in a large saucepan. Cook on low heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for at least 10 minutes
Stir in baking powder, bicarb soda and spice and glace cherries if using.
Add eggs and then stir in flour. Mix well
Spoon the cake mixture into a prepared cake tin* and bake at 150 deg C until cake is golden brown and test cleanly with a skewer, approximately an hour and a half.
I use a 9/10 inch round cake tin or 8/9 inch square or sometimes make two small cakes.
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Everton travelled to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon to take on Manchester United, and after losing 2-0 to Arsenal in disappointing fashion before the international break, manager Martinez was looking for a big response.
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The Chernigiv oblast. "Labazovs Case"
On 11 August the appeal complaint was considered regarding the legality of choosing preventive punishment for Viktor Labazov (see details of this case in the issue of "Prava ludyny" for July). By the decision of Priluki town and district court, Mr.Labazov was kept in Chernigiv preliminary prison. The resonance of this case was explained by the presence of 9 opposition peoples deputies of Ukraine in the courtroom, as well as representatives of central and local mass media, regional leaders of opposition political parties and human rights organizations. The advocates pointed out in their speeches the violations of the norms of domestic legislation, Articles 6, 10¹ and item 3² of the Protocol to the European Convention. Owing to independent position of the court, the decision on Labazovs immediate release from custody was interpreted as restoration of violated law. After the decision was pronounced, column of picketers moved to the preliminary prison, where the meeting was organized. MPs of Ukraine Ivan Spodarenko, Boris Tarasyuk, Lilia Grigorovich and others spoke at the meeting. MP Yuri Karmazin told about the problem of human rights in Ukraine emphasizing on the violations not only of domestic norms, but also of international standards, in the course of current election process. Released Labazov was greeted with cheers and flowers. Yet, criminal case against V. Manko, V. Labazov and M. Kireyev is not closed. Today the investigation is finished and accused are permitted to familiarize with the case materials. The Chernigiv Public Committee of Human Rights Protection rendered an advocate to the one of accused, who would represent his interests at the trial.
In response to the criminal prosecution, Viktor Labazov addressed to Aaron Rouds and Vladimir Weissman, representatives of International Helsiniki Foundation for Human Rights, regarding the violation of domestic legislative norms and norms of European Convention in the course of election process of Ukraine.
On 13 August a column of demonstrators went along Chernigiv streets protesting against violation of electoral law by law-enforcing organs and state officials. This action was organized by the coalition "Sila narodu" ("Peoples Power"); socialists also took part in it. The participants of the march approved two appeals on inadmissibility of violation of laws and human rights by power and law-enforcing organs – to Chernigiv Regional State Administration and militia. MPs Vladyslav Atroshenko and Ivan Drach took active part in this action. Viktor Labazov could not be present there, since at that time he was summoned to prosecutors office for interrogation.
In general, "Labazovs case" made the political forces to speak openly about the state of the observance of human rights in Ukraine during election 2004 and attracted attention of Ukrainian and international community to possible violations during election and persecution of opposition representatives. Like the events in Mukachevo, the political conflict in Priluki evidence that the power applies force methods for the achievement of its goals.


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The script begins by retrieving all undeleted records from the Registrations table and storing that data in a query object called qGetAllStats. Because a lot of counting needs to be done in this report, it makes sense to get all the data you need out of the database in one shot rather than going back and forth to the database for each workshop. When all the data is in memory, ColdFusion can use its "query of a query" feature to do further queries against that data as if it were set up as a data source.


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It is September 17th, and it snowed last night. This year has been really off. We've had rain for a week, and now we're heading into snow...already. My sister has called and asked if she could come be a guest critic in my kitchen tonight (oh, these sly people and their sneaky ways of getting invited for dinner). So we're attempting soup. I guess in my mind, snow + sisters = soup.
I remember as a young-adult watching an episode of a popular television show that introduced the world to the soup-nazi. The term "Nazi" is used as an exaggeration of the excessively strict regimentation he constantly demands of his patrons otherwise they would hear the words, "No Soup For You!" The soup was described as stunning. You can't eat it standing up, your knees will buckle. It was on this episode that I first heard of a soup called, "Mulligatawny". I had no idea what it was, or what it comprised of, but I knew that all the characters in the show were going nuts over it. As I was perusing a recipe website last week I came across a recipe for Mulligatawny, and I recalled my ignorance to this soup as I watched that TV show. So I decided to check it out. Turns out, it's pretty straight forward (at least in it's description) and sounds rather tasty. Basically an Indian Chicken Soup...with rice instead of noodles. Chicken, veggies and rice in a curry broth. So tonight, this kitchen is serving up Mulligatawny...and although I will probably hear the younger critics saying things like "No Soup For Me!" I'm hoping all will be satisfied.
4 tablespoons butter (or 2 tablespoons olive oil)
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 apple, cored, peeled, and chopped
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup flour
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
5 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
Salt and pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice
1.Melt the butter, or heat the oil, in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, green pepper, apple, and chicken, and sauté for about 15 minutes. Turn the heat to low.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the flour and curry powder. Add the mixture to the pot, then stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and tomatoes. Partially cover the pot and simmer the soup for about an hour, stirring occasionally. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
3.To serve, place about 1/4 cup of rice in a bowl and ladle the soup over the rice. Makes about 8 cups.
There aren't many things you can fake in the kitchen. So, if you care to come along for the journey, I plan to expand my cooking horizons past the Old El Paso taco kits and frozen foods section and begin to create some tantalizing treats in the kitchen, and to see what recipes make it into my recipe binder...and who knows, maybe in the process I might create some great memories and an opportunity for my family and I to share a moment together around the dinner table each night.
Friday, September 17, 2010
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Victoria loses cricket legend
Former Victorian player, captain and coach John Scholes passed away today aged 53. The cause of death is unknown and will be subject to a coroner's report.
Cricket Victoria Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ken Jacobs, said that Scholes was a unique person and would be sadly missed. "I think today Victoria lost one of its greatest ever cricketing sons. John's contribution as a player, junior and senior coach, as well as mentor to many young Victorian cricketers, will quite simply never be matched. On behalf of the entire Victorian cricket community, I extend our sincere condolences to Diane, as well as John's children, Shannon and Adam".
- Played 62 matches for Victoria (3201 runs @ 30.78, 3 centuries, HS 156)
- First captained Victoria aged 21 and again aged 30
- Coached the Victorian Bushrangers between 1996 - 2001. Led the side to the 98/99 Mercantile Mutual Cup and to two successive Pura Cup finals in 99/00 and 00/01
- All time Premier Cricket games record holder (396). Carlton (277), Fitzroy Doncaster (119)
- 12, 693 runs (Premier Cricket record at the time), 26 centuries, 60 half-centuries
- 5 Premierships (4 Carlton, 1 Fitzroy Doncaster) from 9 Grand Final appearances
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Yum Yum
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Trendy yet complex.
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You're very likely to be engaged in deep thought - and deep conversation.
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So I should!
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Bounce, Chase, Catch
This game has two different options or variations.
1. The 1st game variation is the coach feeding balls over the head of four players who are positioned across the court just inside the service line (as shown in the diagram below). The coach will feed a low-compression ball that will bounce over their head, and the child will have to run and catch it off the bounce.
The child must face their back to the coach and react once the ball goes over their head. The coach will call out the number assigned to the player before the coach hits the shot, so the player is aware the ball is for them.
2. The 2nd game variation is for more advanced children – the coach calls out the assigned number of the player when the coach hits a shot. The shot should go towards the player who will have their back turned. The player (who has their back turned) must quickly turn around when they hear their number and attempt to catch the ball.
Note: For safety use low compression or foam balls for this game.
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Each time a player makes a catch in either game variation they take a step backwards. The player closest to the baseline after 5-10 minutes wins.
This is a great game for developing reaction, footwork and hand-eye coordination in kids.


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Fri, Jun 27, 2014
Farmersville, TX
On August 7, 2006, Jarren Wayne McTee was born to Jenger and Jason McTee. Following a traumatic delivery, Jarren was not breathing and had been deprived of oxygen. He is a happy little boy who is fighting to overcome many obstacles. He has been diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is defined as damage to the cells of the central nervous system from inadequate oxygen. Jarren is now 7 years old and is working hard to develop the muscle control to hold his head up, sit up on his own and learn to talk. Jarren is now in 1st grade at Tatum Elementary and is using his Dynavox (motion activated communication device) to read, take spelling and math tests, and communicate. He is currently undergoing physical, occupational, speech and HIPPO therapy. HIPPO therapy is therapeutic horseback riding which is strengthening his upper body. Jarren also loves playing on his "Angels" baseball team and he recently ran the bases for the first time in his walker! He is also showing much improvement riding his tricycle! Anything you can do to help with Jarren's medical and equipment needs will be greatly appreciated.


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Getting Involved
Saint Ursula School is very blessed to have such dedicated and involved parents in our school community. Our parents work hard throughout the year, helping out in the classrooms and organizing special activities for our students. For more information on getting involved, please visit the PHSA page, Mothers' Club page or Fathers' Club page of our school website.


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Not sure how much Pitcher Fielding Practice I can take. Which is good, because the Phillies begin their Grapefruit League schedule tomorrow. Earlier today we posted the line-up for tomorrow's opener against the Pirates. Pittsburgh plans on using nine pitchers, each taking an inning, which means the game should last, I don't know, forever.
Some news tonight, before I get into the 10 things I'll be keeping my eye on over the next month. First, Shane Victorino didn't make the final roster for the World Baseball Classic. Instead, outfielders Brad Hawpe, Grady Sizemore, Curtis Granderson and Ryan Braun. Also, the Phils have locked up Carlos Ruiz to a contract that will pay him $475,000 in the majors and $255,000 in the minors.
Let's move on to some story lines for the upcoming Grapefruit League season:
1) Who's on third? And second? Barring any set-backs, Chase Utley will get into some games during the month of March. In the mean time, I'm looking forward to seeing how prospect Jason Donald handles himself at both positions, as well as the plate.
2) Ronny Paulino: Can he make a bid to unseat either Chris Coste or Carlos Ruiz? Or even make the team as a third catcher? He's had some success in the big leagues, hitting .310 during his rookie season with the Pirates.
3) Pitching: We'll get our first up-close look at Chan Ho Park. And it will be interesting to see how the offseason has treated J.A. Happ and Kyle Kendrick. And what about Carlos Carrasco?
4) Raul Ibanez: It's tough to judge veterans in the spring. Nevertheless, I've never seen the new left fielder take an at-bat in person.
5) The young pitchers: Sergio Escalona and Antonio Bastardo are two guys I'm looking forward to seeing in action. Neither are likely to make the team. But both have had flashes of brilliance in the minors.
6) Jimmy Rollins vs. the Phillies: Mark it down. March 5th. Rollins should get an at-bat against his teammates. Who will Rich Dubee throw against him?
7) Marcus Giles: The guy looks good in batting practice. Lots of power for such a small guy. Then again, it is only batting practice. He's been out of the game for a year. He hit over .300 for the Rockies last spring training. Can he make a bid for the roster?
8) Hamels and Lidge: Both are slightly behind the curve early in spring training. But that's to be expected after such a long, intense season. The Phillies need both at the top of their game by the end of spring.
9) Geoff Jenkins: He has altered his approach at the plate, shortening his leg kick and stride. No doubt he had a disappointing year at the plate. But don't forget the power numbers he has put up for most of his career.
10) The veteran infielders: There are a ton of them in camp. We'll see if any establish themselves with a strong spring.


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1. Did you date someone from your high school? Not very seriously
2. What kind of car did you drive? A big 'ol Suburban for awhile. It was awesome!
3. What was your most embarrassing moment in high school? Being cut from Warriorettes (drill team) my senior year. I was so humiliated I went to early college to escape. I thought that it was just so cruel after after having made the team sophomore and junior years for them to do that to me. I did quit the team junior year and they got a new coach after that who only knew that I had quit, so I guess I couldn't blame her really for not wanting a quiter on the team.
4. Were you a party animal? For sure! But only soda or red bull.
5. Were you considered a flirt? I don't know. I was more like one of the guys I think.
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? No.
7. Were you a nerd? No.
9. Did you get suspended/expelled? No. They were lucky if I came to school.
10. Can you still sing the fight song? I know the "Good ol weber" song. Is that the fight song? If not then no.
11. Who were your favorite teachers? Probably Mrs. Oyler because she said I was a good writer and didn't treat me like a kid. And Mr Chase for always giving me extra time on my late math assignments.
12. Where did you sit during lunch? depends on which year. Proabably at a table sophomore year and on the stairs with the soccer boys junior year. Weber State senior year.
13. School Mascot? Warrior
14. Did you go to homecoming and with who? I wasn't 16 (old enough to date) my sophomore year, Jared Christianson senior year and I don't remember who the other time.
15. If you could go back and do it again, would you? No.
16. What do you remember most about graduation? How it was like a reunion for me. It was kinda sad missing out on the whole year.
17. Where did you go senior skip day? Pine View Dam I think.
18. Have you gained weight since then? The scale says no but I feel like I have.
19. Who was your prom date? Quinn Bate (sophomore), Aaron Allred (junior), Eric Gardiner (Clearfield prom senior), and I don't remember the other guys name. He was from Fremont and I made him take me to my senior prom.
20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? I don't know
21. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? Be confident and care less about what everyone thinks.
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Here is Potshot Boxing's (PSB) Prediction for the upcoming Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana II "Mayhem" PPV fight on September 13, 2014!!
Well to predict this fight between Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. and Marcos "El Chino" Maidana will be easy this time around. In their last meeting in the ring back in May of this year, Maidana came out throwing some absolute bombs at Mayweather in hopes of landing a lottery punch that would put Mayweather on the canvas.
Maidana roughed up Mayweather at every turn in the first fight, but he simply ran out of gas in the later rounds which opened the door for Mayweather to take control of the pace of the fight and closed the show with accurate punching. Mayweather was awarded the majority decision victory over Maidana, but there were a lot of boxing fans and critics who thought that Maidana did enough to shock the world in the first fight.
In the rematch, I expect for Maidana to come out and try to impose as much pressure as possible on Mayweather just like he did in the first fight. I think that Maidana will try to make it a street fight because he does not have the hand speed to box with Mayweather so the only thing he can do is to try to make it uncomfortable in the ring for Mayweather.
I expect for Mayweather to come out a little cautious in the first stages of the fight by using his left jab to keep Maidana's aggression at bay. What I mean when I say left jab? I mean that sneaky straight left jab that he usually lands on the stomach of his opponents that zaps energy as the fight goes into the later rounds.
The last time Mayweather was in a rematch was against Jose Luis Castillo back in 2002 and in that fight Mayweather was successful in controlling the pace with his straight right and good movement to shut out Castillo in that rematch. Mayweather is now 37 years old so the real question is whether or not Mayweather will be able to get out of the way of Maidana aggressive approach.
If Maidana can impose that unbelievable pressure on Mayweather and make it another rough fight for Mayweather the entire 12 rounds of this fight, then I do feel he has a chance to win this fight. However, if the Pound for Pound King Floyd Mayweather can stay off of the ropes and keep the fight in the middle of the ring, then Boxing World, we will be in for another shutout.
One thing that Maidana has going for him is that he has a new strength and conditioning coach for this fight so I believe that Maidana will not run out of gas on Saturday night. Maidana will be going for the knockout, and according to Mayweather he will be going for the knockout as well. So who wins?
Well, I think that Mayweather will once again get the best drawn out of him and do what he does best and that is win. In the end, I just feel that Mayweather will be too slick and better prepared for Maidana the second time around. Who knows? Maybe Mayweather will get a knockout in this rematch.
Prediction: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. by knockout
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Registration is open for our June workshop series, Disaster Response and Recovery: A Hands-on Intensive. We look forward to presenting this in-depth, interactive workshop in five locations throughout the State, beginning June 5th at the Marion H. Skidmore Library in Lily Dale!
Always free of charge, DHPSNY's education programs promote interactive learning, networking, and collaboration while addressing the needs of professionals and volunteers responsible for the care and handling of historical records.
Disaster Response and Recovery: A Hands-on Intensive
Presenters: Amelia Parks, Archives Specialist, DHPSNY; Gillian Marcus, Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Click here to register for all June workshop dates.
Thoughtful preparation for an emergency or disaster is one of the most important steps a cultural institution can take to safeguard collections. This daylong program will increase practical knowledge through hands-on salvage of a simulated disaster. Participants will use the Incident Command System while learning to salvage a variety of archival and library materials, including paper, photographs, audio-visual media, and books. Personal safety, initial site assessment, object triage and tracking, and post-disaster debriefing will be addressed during the workshop. Participants will also learn about resources and services offered by local and regional emergency management agencies. Knowledge of basic salvage techniques and/or prior attendance in a collections-oriented emergency response workshop is encouraged.
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The Dufferin Street Bridge Widening Project will connect Davenport Residents to a new city park and expand the West Toronto Rail Path
Transit Project Assessment Process Approved by Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Seeking input and community engagement on a the future of the TDSB Lands
New Station at Lansdowne and Bloor to Provide Additional Transit Options for Commuters in West Toronto
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Explaining how Ontario is investing in the future with students at St Mary's Catholic Secondary School.
Ontario's Plan to Grow the Economy, Create Jobs and Balance the Budget in Davenport
Bringing provincial and local organizations to Dufferin Mall at the first annual service fair.
Ontario's response to the ongoing Refugee Crisis and how you can help.
Recognizing the achievements and leadership of female leaders in Ontario
Celebrating FoodShare Toronto's 30th Anniversary and acknowledging their important work in the Davenport community.
People from across Ontario celebrate, recognize and elevate the contributions of the Hispanic-Latino community.
Bringing government services to the constituents of Davenport.
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Trolling tips for Bluefin Tuna
By Goose Hummock Pro Staffer Capt. Eric A. Stewart
The cold January wind is blowing outside and I wish it was July and I was on the water east of Chatham, trolling the dark blue waters for my favorite fish, the bluefin tuna. I close my eyes and I can envision the spread with the riggers running the splash bars. For me, trolling is the pinnacle of sportfishing. I live to see the fish rise up and hit the bars. I am forever trying to think up new patterns and techniques for getting the fish to bite. I close my eyes and try to see the pattern from the fish's eyes. I am a tuna addict and this is my story. Remember there is no re-hab for this addiction. You have been warned.
In this article I am going to share with you some of the lessons I have learned and I hope this will help you catch a few more tuna this summer. In the last 9 seasons we have trolled up over 1800 bluefin tuna with the vast majority of them coming on splash bars. Our biggest on a bar was 775lbs that ate a "Chameleon" Splash Bar. This is a magnificent fishery that has exploded onto the scene with many great years of excellent fishing and big numbers of fish on the grounds. This past season we saw more bluefin staying to the south of the islands until they finally showed up at the end of August and then the bite was awesome all through the fall.
I feel that the planning of your trip is one of the most over looked keys to making the difference between a successful trip and a skunk. Rule number one is to fish where the fish are. Sounds easy enough, but the number one reason for not catching tuna is because you are not fishing where the tuna are. The local tackle shops hold a key to this and can be a resource for you so establish a good relationship ahead of time with them. Come and talk with us and we can help you get on the fish. Also teaming up with other like minded fisherman is another good way to stay in the game. You can not fish everyday, but having a network of other boats can help you stay current on where the fish are or at least where they have been. They do have tails you know.
After you have grabbed some information and you have an area to head to you need to develop a plan of attack and try to stick to it. Fishing with some other boats and establishing some radio communication can really maximize your time and fuel on the water. As far as the radio goes I always recommend coming up with a predetermined channel to switch to for the sharing of information and location. Start blasting out GPS numbers over the regular fishing channels will only unleash the rath of the radio heads upon you. And if you have found a hot bite you will be covered up quickly by other boats. It's not right but it is the reality of the tuna grounds.
As you are steaming offshore you need to look for life. Whales, birds and bait are the visual key that tuna are there. When you find 15-20 whales in one area you should stay there and really work hard. One or two whales can have tuna with them but out east of Chatham, you will almost always find a few whales in close and you have to be willing to look for the numbers. Once you find the whales you have to establish the presence of bait and whether or not the tuna are with them. For me this means I use my color fish finder and I can identify what is below me. For most of you this will only come with time on the grounds. Learning what the fish finder is showing you will become second nature after you have put some time in offshore. Having the ability to distinguish between tuna and bait and other game fish is imperative.
On my boats we fish a 7 rod spread and fish primarily splash bars with 11 inch squid and 13 inch hook baits. All of our hook baits are rigged with two skirts which helps to make them more weedless. All of these bars are different colors. I feel that with the assortment of bait out on the grounds that a multi color spread makes the most sense. It is not uncommon to land school tuna with herring, squid, and sand eels in their bellies. Sometimes we have mackerel and half-beaks thrown into the mix as well as bass and bluefish on the grounds. We want to match the hatch and believe that the spreader bars are more of a sand eel, herring, or bunker representation. They represent a moving "bait ball" on the surface. The term "Squid Rig" always seems to imply a squid representation, which is not true. Color for me is less important than it is to other fisherman. I believe more in the spread and patterns, and pay special attention to keeping my lanes open and the bars spread out. I usually do not change my colors unless I am not getting any bites at all. When we start catching tuna I will not change anything. I firmly believe that once you start to catch fish in the offshore world you should not change your spread at all. As far as speed goes I look for the bars to just squirt along the surface and not tumble or walk. The use of splash bars also allows me to fish my gear way, way back in my spread. Our long rigger is 300 ft behind the boat! I troll around 4-5 knots but set my speed by looking at the spread.
This school bluefin tuna fishery has exploded in the last several seasons and with their close proximity to land the small boat owner is having real shots at big game fishing that normally occurs out past the horizon and then some. Gear up, buddy up, gas up and get out there. The excitement of and the power these fish have to offer is almost unparalleled in the sea. But hey, be careful out there, or you might just catch a giant!


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Well, we're at the halfway stage and I've only fallen off the wagon twice. By my standards, that's not bad. After the rugby yesterday (6 nations, Ireland v France) I found positives hard to come by as I could really only entertain thoughts of harming the Frogs. However! Today was another day and a day of luurve to boot, so I am very much back on track….
1. A smooth trip back to Aberdeen. I had a bit of a nightmare on my flight home last week, involving fog and circling over Stranraer for 90 minutes, so I am immensely grateful for a much more straightforward return leg. Though I did have to forfeit my darts, they're on their way back via Royal Mail.
2. The best St Valentine's Day I think I've ever had – including those when I had a boyfriend – and it was all thanks to these three:
3. The arrival of this guy:
You'd think that, living in Aberdeen, I would have had my fill of seagulls, but I can't resist this one. Makes me want to say 'mine'


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Sargent Shriver dies
The founder of Peace Corps and even a former vice presidential candidate, Sargent Shriver died in thuesday in Washington, at the time he was surronded by his children and grandchildren.
Sargent Shriver was the father of television journalist Maria Shriver, and father inlaw to actor and governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shriver was also husband to the late Eunice Kennedy sister to John F, Robert and Ted Kennedy.
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Some of you may have noticed that I have not posted a new chapter of Dead Set in a while. There's a couple of reasons for this. One, I've been writing other things. And two, I'm starting to wonder if I should be rewriting it in the first place. I'm probably my own worst critic. I can write something one day, and love it, then read it the next day and find 20 things wrong with it. That's what happened with Dead Set.
I have 30 chapters written. When I went to post the first one on here, I reread it, which was a mistake, because then I thought I needed to change it. Maybe it did need to be changed, but that's something that I'm now going to let you decide. Over on my blog, I posted the original version of Dead Set.
Here is the newer, rewritten version.
Let me know what you think of each. If you like the original story just as much, or better, than the rewrite, I'll just regularly post the original chapters. If you like the newer version better, I'll continue to rewrite it, but I won't be posting the chapters as quickly as I'll have to write them.


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Hello Cardisa,
Bowling is a very fun to play sport. There are two aspects of it, open bowling which is for fun, a & league bowling where score matters. If you bowl for fun, it isn't nearly as hard as bowling on a league. You can learn how to bowl by going bowling in a league that is age and experience appropriate for you. There are always experienced players, (as well as workers at the alley) that will be more than happy to help you if they see you're having trouble, especially if you ask them.
Whether you're right handed or left handed makes a difference. If right handed, release the ball with your left foot forward, if left handed just the opposite. This is because when you do so, your body will be more balanced than if you tried the opposite foot and arm combination, you could possibly fall and get hurt, or hit the ball against your leg or foot.
The approach: is the area between the ball return machine and the beginning of the lane. This is where you will take your steps and release the ball. Be sure to have good sized shoes that fit you well, & aren't too loose or snug. Also check the bottoms of the shoes to be sure they are clean, don't walk anywhere except the approach area with them, because if you step in things like spilled drinks or water, your shoes will grip instead of slide.
Your choice of bowling ball is important as well. Whether you have a bag for your own shoes, ball, towel (for removing oil from the ball) and other accessories, or if you rent shoes & use a house ball from the alley, there are yet again, many more options and possibilities. If you choose a ball that's too light, it will "bounce" off the pins in a sense, and if you choose too heavy of a bowling ball, you won't be able to control it either.
When releasing the ball, get your timing right. Meaning, synchronize your steps of the approach with the release of the ball, too early or late will leave you unbalanced, you could fall or dump the ball down the gutter, leaving yourself with an open frame.
Be sure to keep your arm and hands straight when releasing the ball towards the pins. The idea is to get the ball "in the pocket", meaning, between pins one & two if you're right handed, or one and three if left handed. Do this as even and coordinated as possible, & you will be almost sure to throw a strike! The best way to learn, is to simply head to the bowling alley!
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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominations
Cork registered another impressive win in Semple Stadium to book their place in this year's Munster SHC Final
Galway scored 33 points against Offaly, and will now face Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford in the Leinster decider.
This week's GAA.ie nominees for Hurler of the Week are Patrick Horgan (Cork), Conor Whelan (Galway) and Mark Coleman (Cork).
The voting process is simple: retweet the image of your chosen player on the GAA's official Twitter account (@officialgaa) or like their image on the GAA's official Facebook and Instagram pages. Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday, June 20 and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominations
Patrick Horgan (Cork)
Patrick Horgan accumulated 10 points as Cork booked a Munster final date with Clare, overcoming Derek McGrath's Waterford on a scoreline of 0-23 to 1-15.
Horgan returned to free-taking duties on Sunday - Conor Lehane took the frees against Tipperary - and showed his true class putting over seven frees and one 65.
The Glen Rovers man has produced two excellent displays for Cork in their triumphs over Tipperary and Waterford.
Conor Whelan (Galway)
Galway's Conor Whelan is really coming of age in 2017 and on Sunday he registered another remarkable haul.
The 20 year-old scored an astonishing 0-7 from play as Galway outclassed Offaly to advance to a Leinster Final with Wexford.
Renowned for his his extremely hard work in the forward line, it appears that Whelan has added that extra scoring threat this year having scored 0-12 from play in two Championship matches so far.
Mark Coleman (Cork)
Another one of Cork's senior hurling starlets is wing-back Mark Coleman, who made a name for himself with a fantastic display at left half-back against Waterford.
Coleman, 19, is one of the youngest members of the panel, but has proven that he doesn't shy away from the big occasion and flourished on another memorable day for Cork at Semple Stadium.
Coleman's beautifully executed sideline cut was one of the highlights in Cork's victory.
Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of@officialgaa on Twitter, on the Official GAA Facebook Page and on the Official GAA Instagram page.