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Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU, ICMR), AMCH
Year of Initiation: 2012
Principal Investigator : Dr. Ratan Kumar Kotokey
Principal-cum-chief Superintendent, Assam Medical College
Co-ordinator : Dr. Lahari Saikia
Professor & Head, Dept. of Microbiology, Assam
The Multidisciplinary Research Unit at Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, is a Govt. of India initiative established with Grants-in-aid received from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi with a view to forward Bio-medical research in the region.
This is the first Laboratory of its type in the region established under the Central Govt. initiative 'Establishment of Multi-Disciplinary Research Units in Government Medical colleges/Research Institutions' and was formally inaugurated by Dr. V.M. Katoch, Secretary to Govt. of India, Dept. of Health Research (MH&FW) & Director General, ICMR, on the 11th of May, 2013 in the esteemed presence of Dr. Atindra Kr. Adhikari, Principal-cum-chief Superintendent, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh.
Divisions and Facilities
The Research Unit at Assam Medical College has three broad sections – Biochemistry, Pathology and Microbiology; each with dedicated working areas. In addition, there is a dedicated Molecular Biology section with separate Pre and Post amplification rooms. The laboratory is equipped with Autoanalysers, automated cell-counter, PCR (conventional and Real-time) stations, Elisa readers and washers, Anaerobic culture system, Histopathology equipments, Deep freezers, Bio-Safety Cabinets, western blotting and water purification system and dedicated media preparation and sterilisation rooms.
The laboratory is currently being used for conducting research in the field of clinical medicine and basic science. It supports both intramural and extramural projects carried out under different clinical researchers of the institute. In addition, the laboratory facilities are also being used by Post-graduate students for carrying out their thesis related work. The laboratory is also utilised for generating preliminary data about important health problems with a view to generate funds for large-scale projects in the future.
|Thermo Scientific Arktik Thermal Cycler
|Light Cycler 480 II (Roche)
Cobas c111 automated system (Roche)
|Semi-automated analyser (VChem Next)
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Conventional
- Real-time (quantitative)
- Elisa
- Biochemical analysis
- Routine Blood examination
- Histo-pathological examination
- Biobanking
- Anaerobic/Microaerophilic culture
Completed Projects
- Assessment of oxidative stress correlating the levels of antioxidant enzymes and non-dietary antioxidants with extent of lipid peroxidation in drug naïve Schizophrenia patients in Assam. (Intramural Project)
- Sero-surveillance of Taenia solium IgG antibodies in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases. (Intramural Project)
- Occurrence of Respiratory Syncytial virus, Influenza A and B virus, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 virus and Human Metapneumovirus in Acute Respiratory Tract Infection in paediatric patients – A hospital based study. (Intramural Project)
- Spectrum of bacterial pathogens causing Community Acquired Pneumonia in children under 5 years of age. (Intramural Project)
- Evaluation of the virulence factors of Candida albicans isolated from HIV positive patients. (Intramural Project)
Ongoing Projects
- Association of Helicobacter pylori virulence factors with upper gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal diseases in adults.
- A clinical and serological study of childhood neurocysticercosis with suggestive lesion on CT scan brain.
- Isolation and characterization of Helicobacter pylori from gastric biopsy specimen.
- Blood zinc levels in children with severe Pneumonia and effects of zinc supplementation. (Extramural Project – ICMR)
Approved Projects to be Initiated Shortly
- A study of comparative evaluation of conventional and molecular method for detection of childhood bacterial pneumonia - a hospital based study.
- Characterization of virulence markers in shigella species and its correlation with disease manifestations in patients with diarrhea and dysentery.
- Microbial etiology of empyema thoracis along with risk factor analysis in a tertiary care hospital in Assam.
- Role of MR-spectroscopy, Fractional anisotropy and ADC values in Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy: correlating with serum pro-inflammatory cytokines and neuro-psychiatric assessment.
Projects Submitted for Approval
- Identification of deregulated molecular patterns in biofluids of Japanese encephalitis patients to predict early clinical phenotypes.
- Aetiology of childhood pneumonia in North-East India and effect of viral and bacterial co-infection in disease progression and outcome.
- Cerebrospinal fluid in Tubercular meningitis:: a study of deregulated molecular metabolic profile.
Number and categories of personnel in the laboratory
The following personnel are employed on a contractual basis for the entire laboratory as per the MRU establishment guidelines:
- Research Scientist II: Dr. Saurav Jyoti Patgiri, M.D. Microbiology.
- Research Scientist I: Dr. Himangshu Mazumdar, M.D. Biochemistry.
- Laboratory technicians: Ms. Soni Begum.
Workshops and Trainings
CME cum Workshop
- A 3 day CME cum Workshop including hands on training was conducted on "Molecular Diagnostic Methodology" in the month of November '2013 among the faculty members and post graduate students of different medical colleges of Assam.
Date: 05/11/2013 to 07/11/2013
Venue: Multi-disciplinary Research Laboratory, AMCH
Total no. of participants: 24
Participating Medical Colleges: Assam Medical College & Gauhati Medical College
- On-site Training on Western blotting:
Date: 20.10.2014 to 25.10.2014
Venue: Multi-disciplinary Research Laboratory, AMCH
Total no. of participants: 8
Conducted by: Dr. R.K.Nanda, Staff research Scientist, ICGEB, New Delhi.


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Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Diehard Dungeon Blog Launched!
A blog has been created for all things Diehard Dungeon related.
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1 comment:
- Luckster said...
Hey guys i just played the game demo and will definitely be buying it as soon as i pick up some points (waiting on college money to come in the mail lol). At first i thought it was one of Eyehook's games since its concept is similiar to Cursed Loot (which is another great game i love definitely a good thing) however once i saw it was a Tricktale game i was just as excited. I loved Vampire Rage aswell despite still never having beaten it on hard mode ;) and cant wait to see what else you guys have in store for the future! (Vampire Rage 2 would be nice *hint*hint* lol)
- 28 September 2012 at 17:47

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Friday, December 24, 2010
Vintage North Fork Toutle River Footage
On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted effecting everyone in the Pacific Northwest. In the process the most devastating lahar, or landslide ended up running through the North Fork Toutle River, destroying everything in its path and flowing into the Cowlitz River. Despite reconstruction efforts the North Fork Toutle has not recovered from the devastating effects of this natural catastrophe. At least in this case it was Mother Nature that took the river back and not another man made catastrophe. There is still a remnant population of native summer and winter steelhead in the Forks of the Toutle River. Many moons ago I swung my first native winter steelhead there. Check out the old footage courtesy of the Old Duffer on You Tube.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Dark Days of Winter
This year has been an ass kicker for me in a multitude of ways and fishing really has been on the backburner for the most part, especially this time of year with the chocolate flows of the last month and the subservient grabs from Chambers Creek and Alsea hatchery fish. Canceling two coastal trips over the last three weeks I have done more Christmas shopping and drinking then I would like to admit. But the other day my good friend Mike Gamby and I trekked over a snowy pass to fish a trout stream. Not casting a spey rod on moving water in well over a month, it was a refreshing reprieve from the rainy days we have been all complaining about on the West side of Pacific Northwest.
Though the river was still off color and higher then I have seen it in years, we were still able to find some worthy opponents to cast flies to. The descent winter fishing wasn't as revitalizing as just getting out of Dodge and getting off my ass. One of the things I have always enjoyed was the ability to fish year round while here in the Pacific Northwest. Scott Richmond once wrote a book called Fishing Oregon's Endless Season and to this day believe that is true. There is always something you can fish for if you know the lakes and rivers around you and if you are willing to take the time and spend a little gas. It is well worth the extra dollars and taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself with the Seasonal Affective Disorder that effects us all during these dark days of winter.
There is hope on the horizon through, the Winter Solstice will be here in just five days and we will start to see our days start lengthen. Cold dark days will continue, but lengthen and warmer weather and grabby native steelhead are on the horizon. Like most that read this blog, I am looking forward to those longer days and less volatile river flows in the next coming months. You will all see this to be true for most fishermen when the bitching and moaning ends on all those fishing forums end and arguments about MOW tips and over prescribed skagit heads end. These dark short days of winter will end soon.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Kunimasu Found in Japan
A species of salmonid called a kunimasu or black kokanee was found thriving in a Lake Saiko near Mount Fugi, Japan. This species once found in a lake 310 miles North of Lake Saiko was destroyed by yes another hydroelectric project. This lead to their native lake becoming too acidic for life. 100,000 Smolts were planted in Lake Saiko, but were still thought to have become extinct until recent. Read more courtesy of the Associated Press.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
River of Deceit Lyric Interpretation
My pain is self-chosen
At least, so The Prophet says
I could either burn
Or cut off my pride and buy some roe
A box full of flies is the weight, tied to my waist
The River of Deceit pulls down, oh oh
The only direction we cast is down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down (x2)
My pain is self-chosen
At least I believe it to be
I could either drown
Or pull off my skin and wade to shore
Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see
The River of Deceit pulls down, yeah
The only direction we cast is down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down (x2)
The pain is self-chosen, yeah
Our pain is self-chosen
Layne was a genius.
My pain is self-chosen
At least, so The Prophet says
I could either burn
Or cut off my pride and buy some roe
A box full of flies is the weight, tied to my waist
The River of Deceit pulls down, oh oh
The only direction we cast is down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down (x2)
My pain is self-chosen
At least I believe it to be
I could either drown
Or pull off my skin and wade to shore
Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see
The River of Deceit pulls down, yeah
The only direction we cast is down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down (x2)
The pain is self-chosen, yeah
Our pain is self-chosen
Layne was a genius.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Waddington Shank Alternatives
I gave up tying on Waddington Shanks years ago. I went from spending the money on them to making them using spinner materials then cotter pins. I just didn't like the way they looked like in the end and stopped tying super long flies. I then moved on to Mustad 34007 then 3407DT. The 3407DT's were cheaper but found an alternative when a friend showed me these old Mustad - Bridgeport Snapper Hooks. I was then shocked when I got 800 of then for only eight bucks.
These hooks are three and a half inches long and you can find them in silver and blue. These are perfect for those winter intruders or strung out flies that have become more popular over the years. I cut the hook off of them and stick them on the vice with a tube fly attachment and add the stinger hook with nylon coated wire. This is quick, easy and very effective for larger flies. Not that I am looking forward to fishing those off colored waters of winter and spring, but the added size with profile just might help you get that one tug that keeps you out there.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Foods Gonna Run Out for Our Fish
As if there wasn't enough to worry about for our native fish, researchers watching the warming trend in our ocean are now estimating a change in the 20- to 30-year weather cycle known as the Pacific decadal oscillation, leading to more cooler water. This cooler water will lead to less abundant food for native salmon and steelhead and with competition from hatcheries throughout the Pacific, this will lead to even more dwindling numbers of fish. Read more courtesy of the Seattle Times.
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Black Friday
Don't get trampled at Walmart fellas!
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Anchor River Steelhead
One of the many locations I have looked into fishing over the years is the Fall run of steelhead on the Anchor River in Southcentral Alaska. This river located on the Sterling River Highway has the largest run of steelhead in the region, once estimated at around 4000 fish. With increased pressure over the years and overlapping runs of silver salmon, many of these fish are not able to make it through Spring and onto their spawning grounds. Many are mistaken for silvers and harvested before they spend much time in freshwater. Not long ago I actually had a conversation with a friend who witnessed this while fishing the river mouth. Many of the people fishing this river as well as its neighboring Deep Creek and Ninilchik are not educated enough regarding the differences of these two species.
Despite catch and release regulations since 1989, these runs of fish are getting smaller and smaller. Read more about the plight of this run of fish and what is being done to prevent their loss courtesy of the Fairbanks Daily News.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Thompson River Hatchery Petition
I received this message From Brian Niska regarding the possibility of a steelhead hatchery on the Thompson River. With the current river closure in place on the Thompson there is pressure on the BC government regarding hatchery augmentation of the Thompson system. Please consider signing this petition in support of wild steelhead.
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Low & Clear
LOW & CLEAR Official Trailer from Finback Films on Vimeo.
More eye candy for you guys who like that kind of thing. Interesting looking video.
"Personalities comes out in fishing and there is no way to hide it."
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Monday, November 8, 2010
1,000 Steelhead Dead at Dworshak
1000 steelhead died at Dworshak Dam this last Wednesday and Thursday while the Dam operators were running a routine generator maintenance project. Although most were hatchery fish, there was a lot of native fish in the bunch. Read more courtesy of The Spokesman-Review.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Oregon Fly Tiers Convention
John Newbury tying a Drunella Drake Emerger.
I had a few hours before work yesterday afternoon to spend with my daughter at the Oregon Fly Tiers Show in Troutdale, Oregon. Unfortunately we got there a little later then expected and was not able to really see as much as I wanted. There really is a lot to learn at these venues, not to mention be instructed by the best of the best. Most of all I wanted to make sure my daughter was able to see that there were men and women out there that sit in front of a table and play with feather and fur, just like daddy. Although the cabellero eggs, dean lanterns and leeches that we tie together are simple and easy compared to the flies we saw tied at this venue, someday we will to tackle more complex flies together. That's going to be awesome!
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Fraser River Sockeye Vs. Fish Farms
Pathogen culturing facilities!
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Friday, November 5, 2010
November Sucks!
Not really, but on the West side of the state you never know what you are going to get. Cold, rain, showers, blown out rivers, spawners, darkies, mold, ragweed, short days, dry lines disappear and leaf takes are annoying. Driving over to the East side means multi-day trips because with the short cold days you really have to make the most of it. I generally fish the locals a bit when they are in shape, but with the few salmon around that are on the spawn and higher flows, you never know what you are going to get out of your day. I want to stay away from those precious redds and there are fewer bright steelhead around to make it worth it.
Still fishing time is fishing time and in the Pacific Northwest there really is an endless season. What I mean is there is always something to fish for every month of the year. This year I finally got off my ass to check out Puget Sound in hopes of finding one of those looked down upon salmonids, the chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta). Yeah there are a few places you can find them in Oregon Coastal streams closer to home, but really those should be closed. Yeah I said it, those very depressed runs should be left alone. Sorry guys, but ODFW shut them down.
Keith putting his work in.
There are quite a few places to find chum salmon in the sound and Keith and I decided to check out a terminal fishery not to terribly far from home and use the sled to find them. I had only been to this location once before and it was more a recon mission years ago. This was a totally different experience for me. I have done quite a bit of estuary fly fishing for salmon in Alaska, but never in Washington. From my personal experience, salmon in the lower forty-eight hate me and I am no dentist.
Not knowing what to expect and not putting a lot of thought into it we got there the day after this section of the sound was netted. Starting our day at low tide, we ended up parked next to a lot of gear guys fishing bobbers with eggs, sandshrimp and sardines. Not really what we were looking for, but there was fish there and stuck around watching bobbers go down in the boat next to us for a few hours. We through the kitchen sink a them with nothing but a sculpin to hand. It was a bit frustrating, but like I said, we really didn't know what we were getting into.
Guys lining up at the hatchery at high tide. It didn't look like much fun.
Hours later when high tide came in we saw some interesting things. One was what I can only call the crowding of the hatchery. Both by fish and fishermen. This was a bit funny and disgusting at the same time. People in line crowding a creek mouth while salmon pile in. That was not my cup of tea and was glad I was in a boat in the distance. But at the same time more fish started to move in closer to shore and finally Keith and I started to get grabs and hookups. It was not before long that my first dime bright chum was caught. I saw this somewhat loosely, because as we all know even bright chum are not that bright. Still all the fish we caught were ridiculously covered in sea lice and yes bright. The amount of sea lice was almost shocking on some fish. Dozens spread throughout their body, including there heads and fins. Goddam salmon farms!
Bright Chum?
What worked for me was a full intermediate Airflo 40 Plus Saltwater line with a short leader and both chartreuse and green chum candy on an Echo II 9 weight saltwater rod. The 40 Plus rocks! The Echo II was a bit too much for these fish, but good to cast when the wind was up. FYI, Echo is apparently retiring that model rod this year.
Paul Kim fighting one of several fish.
We also ran into Paul Kim of Felt Soul. A local from Bellevue, Washington that recognized me on the water. Always an odd feeling when someone asks if you are who you are. Paul writes an interesting blog from his perspective of Washington fishing, especially when discussing Puget Sound fishing. You should check it out.
I am looking forward to learning more about what the Puget Sound has to offer, and what needs to be done to help restore the ailing steelhead populations in that region of Washington. I doubt I will be able to make it back again this year, but can't wait to find more new water.
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Sad Day for the Thompson
Once again Canadian officials have chosen to keep the Thompson River closed to angling this Fall. It is estimated that there is a 30 percent chance that more than 850 fish will return to the tributaries of the Thompson River to spawn next spring. This is a sad day for steelhead, the anglers that follow them, the community that relies on the fishermen and the future for this fabled river. Read more courtesy of Kamloops Daily News and the Thompson Fisheries Blog.
The other sad news is hatchery introduced steelhead are being considered. Fuck!
The other sad news is hatchery introduced steelhead are being considered. Fuck!
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Obama's Salmon Plan
I received a letter recently from Sam Mace, the Inland Northwest Director for Save Our Wild Salmon recently discussing the impacts, or lack thereof in the Obama administration's changes in the old Bush Salmon Plan. Instead of trying to summarize the plan, you can read the Save Our Wild Salmon Press Release below and check out there site. As the disgust rises and you reach a melting point, make sure to voice your opinion in letters, joining organizations or just speaking your mind on this matter.
PORTLAND, Ore. – A coalition of fishing, business, and conservation organizations asked a federal judge today to declare President Obama's Columbia and Snake River salmon recovery plan illegal.
"We'd like to pretend this plan is just a 'trick' and the 'treat' is still to come," said Michael Garrity of American Rivers. "But we can't. We've been here too many times before. This administration has got to stop trying to put a pretty costume on an ugly plan and start following the law and science. We're dealing with people's livelihoods and keystone species on the brink of extinction.
Because federal dams are harming threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead in the Columbia and Snake rivers, the law requires federal agencies to create a plan – or biological opinion (BiOp) – to reduce the damage. The papers filed today respond to the Obama administration's continuing failure to provide legal, science-based plan.
"For two years the coalition has asked the Obama administration to uphold its promises for scientific integrity and transparency," said former Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fisheries chief Jim Martin. "It appears those were empty promises. If anything, the administration is going backward in terms of openness and scientific integrity."
In 2009, the coalition asked Obama to review the 2008 Bush salmon plan. The Obama
administration agreed to do so, but instead of significantly improving the legally flawed Bush salmon plan, the administration adopted the plan as its own. The only addition from the Obama administration was an Adaptive Management Implementation Plan (AMIP) that promises only to study additional measures to help Endangered Species Act-listed salmon should their populations collapse.
The Western Division of the American Fisheries Society judges the AMIP "inadequate for ensuring the protection of threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin."
The Society review found that rather than using a precautionary approach to protecting threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead, the plan "seems to use a precautionary principle to support the 2008 Biological Opinion and defend the status quo."
Such skepticism of the Obama approach is widespread. "The federal government simply ignored science that didn't meet its political goals – it ignored science from the AFS, fisheries biologists with the State of Oregon or the Nez Perce Tribe, and its own so-called 'independent scientists,'" Martin said. "This plan puts the weight of risk on the fish in violation of the law, and the risk is of extinction."
The Obama plan, according to the coalition's filing, augments the flawed approaches of the past with new unscientific defects. For example, the Obama plan details the threat climate change poses to salmon, but proposes no new actions to address climate impacts.
Obama's plan offers no new actions to protect Snake River sockeye salmon whose woefully low numbers have already tripped predetermined action "triggers." The Western Division of the American Fisheries Society deems the federal agency approach to Snake River sockeye protection "inappropriate."
Moreover, the Obama administration's process for adopting the biological opinion has been shrouded in mystery. Legal proceedings have revealed federal agencies' refusal to release more than 40 percent of the relevant documents.
"The current plan is nothing more than more of the same failed policies of the Bush
administration, only with a new cover sheet." said Zeke Grader, executive director of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA), one of the plaintiff groups. "We're seeing neither good science nor good policy in this plan – just another prescription for failure. More failure just destroys more salmon-dependent jobs. At-risk salmon-dependent communities have a right to a plan based on science and law, not on politics and denial."
Briefing on the case will continue through the end of 2010. A hearing before the United States District Court in Oregon isn't expected until early 2011.
Plaintiffs in this case include a broad range of regional and national conservation groups, fishing associations, and business interests. They are joined by the State of Oregon, the Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho, and the Spokane Tribe of Washington.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
The End of the Line
The inevitable truth of what is happening to the fish in our oceans. Check out more here.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Grizzly Charging Buffalo
Holly cow, this is in Yellowstone National Park. The Grizzly is estimated at 800 pounds while the Buffalo was estimated at 1600 pounds. Now that is a lot of buffalo burger. Read more courtesy of ktvq.com.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Steelhead Camp in Pictures
John Kirk on his first steelhead adventure. After a few spey casting lessions and a few days on the water he was bent into the first steelhead of his life, not to mention first fish on the spey rod. There was four guys in camp who caught their first swung steelhead and one very talented Laura Jenkins who got her first also. Photo: Ian Majszak
Brain Chou casting a Bob Clay Riverwatch Dean Bamboo spey rod. Photo: Ian Majszak
Walking back from a morning of tug and war. I lost!!! Photo: Ian Majszak
Getting ready for battle. Photo: Ian Majszak
Matt Klara fixing his shit. Photo: Ian Majszak
Matt with the fruits of his labor. Photo: Ian Majszak
Fergus Skater Love! Photo: Michael Davidchik
Keith Darnall and John Kirk Classing up the Place. Photo: Ian Majszak
Jeff Nelson with one of a couple fish he caught on his first steelhead camp. Photo: Ian Majszak
Reading the Steelhead Bible after a morning session. Photo: Ian Majszak
Getting ready for the morning run. Photo: Ian Majszak
Keith running the Svendsen. Photo: Ian Majszak
Matney with the fastest boat on the river that morning. Photo: Ian Majszak
Checking out the scenery on the big river. Photo: Brian Chou
Lots of nights were spend like this. At one point we had 18 people around the campfire. Good times with good friends. I think the topic of this night was why Missoula sucked so much. Photo: Ian Majszak
There was another way to keep warm at night other then the campfire. Photo: Ian Majszak
Going to bed early, what a bunch of biaaaaaatches! Photo: Ian Majszak
Proving a point, one drunken night Matney tied up the Blue Death. The Blue Death is nothing but blue flashabou, and yes he picked my pocket with it. Photo: Michael Davidchik
An unnamed Alaskan educating us on landing skills. Photo: Michael Davidchik
Ian Majszak getting the shot. Photo: Matt Klara
Brian and I enjoying the moment. Matt's Powerspey, dryline, Scott T2H and a Red Wing Blackbird brought me some love in a run that hates me. Photo: Ian Majszak
Part of the steelhead crew the morning the Missoula boys left. Missoula Vs. Bozeman, what a stupid battle. Too bad neither of them have steelhead back home. Lots of guys and gals not in the picture. Photo: Ian Majszak
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Alaskan Chinook Bycatch at a Record High
You chinook salmon lovers out there may find it interesting that once again the Alaskan polluck fishery has put a serious dent in chinook stocks traveling throughout the Gulf of Alaska. Chinnok are a highly migratory species and many of the fish caught in Alaska are from stocks in the lower 48 and Canada. This includes fish from the Upper Willamette and Lower Columbia Rivers that have been tracked in the past and are endangered. This years tally in the Polluck fishery was over 58 thousand, which is almost three times greater then average 20 thousand. Read more courtesy of the Kodiak Daily Mirror.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Love Your River
"Love Your River" is a program developed by the Oregon Environmental Council. The OEC safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon—clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. For more than 40 years, they have sought out solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the place we call home.
This program challenges you to get to know your waterways and how little things can make a big difference. This months action is reducing your own personal oil spill. For instance washing your car in your driveway bleeds oil into your local watershed. Though it costs a few extra dollars to go to a commercial car wash, they are required to treat the water for disposal and some even recycle. Pretty cool and makes a lot of sense. The little things add up and make a difference and I am looking forward to learning more.
This site is a fun easy way to get to know how each of us can become better stewards of the rivers we cherish. The "Love Your River" is complete with an online toolkit and monthly prize drawings. Sign up for the Love Your River campaign to get monthly action tips, find out how clean your favorite rivers are, and win prizes like camping gear and backpacks when you take action to love your river. Check out Love Your River and what the Oregon Environmental Council is doing for your rivers.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
In Search of a Few of
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Skater Time= Happy Hour
This is that magic time of year. Check out this video from John Hazel on the Deschutes River. You can learn a lot watching videos like this and watching guys on the river that know how to do it. I had the opportunity to watch a legend on the river last Fall and the next day I had one of those days I will never forget. Take the tips and bobbers off fellas, this is game time. Enjoy the Happy Hour while we got it.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Ross and 3M
My old Big Game #4 (Photo: Brian Chou)
I hate to admit it, I get crap from it from my buddies who fish the salt, but I have always been loyal to Ross Reels. Though you might not find any of the new models of reels in my closet, I still have a lot of the oldies and goodies. For years I have had a hard time not buying more when I see them in the classifieds. Maybe its the Filipino shoe thing that has transcended on fishing reels, but for sure it is at least the Filipino bargin shopper in me. When you own three Ross Big Game #6's and that isn't all of your spey reels, then you know you have a problem. I have been able to cut ties with quite a few of those as well as other Ross Reels over the years, but one thing is for sure, I still love those old Big Game Reels.
Ross Reels is a small company based out of Montrose, Colorado and have been making quality reels for over thirty years. 3M, the company that owns Scientific Angler has just recently purchased Ross Reels. How this is going to effect the factory in Montrose and their customer service is beyond me, but with the experience I have had with Scientific Angler, there shouldn't be any problem. Overall this is still a big deal, 3M is a huge conglomerante employing 75,000 workers in 65 countries, with $23 billion in sales a year. 3M dabbles in everything from medical, office and building supplies, video and computer accessories as well as sctoch tape to name a few. With ownership of Ross this could mean big changes to Ross's American homestead. Let's hope they stay loyal to their valued customer and stay planted in Montrose, Co. As of right now that is their current plan.
Read More courtesy of the Angling Trade and Field and Stream's Fly Talk Blog.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Clearwater Idaho Survey
I am a little late on this one, but there are some proposed rule changes on the Clearwater River and this is your opportunity to voice an opinion to Idaho Fish and Game. Unfortunately the deadline in September 30th, so get it done if you actually read this please.
— Do you support changing the general stream season in the Clearwater Region to "open all year?"
— Do you support prohibiting the use of bait during the catch-and-release steelhead season in the Clearwater River Basin?
— Do you support allowing the use of only single-pointed, barbless hooks while fishing for salmon or steelhead in the South Fork Clearwater River?
— Do you support extending "no fishing from a motorized boat" (no motor) restriction September 1 - April 30?
There are several other survey questions that you can check out here.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Fay Clave
So there I was sitting in the truck driving East when all of a sudden we popped in the Snake River Valley. All of a sudden that shit poor mood that I had been in for months was gone. Friends, steelhead, a few beverages and some much needed time was ahead of me and I got to say it was good. Meeting up for the Mills Fay Clave was a great excuse to learn more about one of my favorite rivers on the other side of the hills.
All the cards seem to align on this strip and skaters and floating lines were the ticket until a front moved in. The first evening I found myself working the middle of a long run where fast water broadened out forming a small bucket before widening out some more. This spot was screaming skater so I put on Fergus Skater and proceeded to work down the run. Soon after I had a smolt hammer the fly on the retrieve. Oh well and continued to work down the run. Then all of a sudden a splash on the fly. WTF I thought, it had been a while since I raised a fish and casted again with another splash. Well hell I thought to myself, two more consecutive casts and the same thing happened. Thinking it could have been another big smolt I casted again and dead drifted it more trying to entice a static drift with no response. Not soon after to my amazement my phone rang and for some reason I answered it. Stupid yes, but after talking on the phone I realized I just rested whatever was harassing my fly.
After getting off the phone I immediately changed the fly to my second favorite skater, a Smith Muddler or Smuddler. The original version of the after dinner mint with a sparse marabou wing, small flat head and long streamer hook. A few casts later a fish rose again and there was no doubt with the visual that this was no smolt. On the very next cast I see the head and dorsal come out of the water and in no time my Hardy Salmon was screaming. I new this was a good fish when I saw royal blue Teeny backing flying through my guides, but when I saw the tail fin sticking out of the water almost three feet from where the end of my fly line was I new I had something on I would never forget. Minutes later I was able to beach her and the rest is history. My first but not last skated fish on this river but for sure my first B.
The rest of the trip was a blast with old and new friends and was able to fish several rivers on the East Side. Fay Mills got to celebrate with a steelhead on his 70th birthday on a comeback fly, yet another story. I had the opportunity to finally meet my future Mental Health Therapist. He seems to be ok with meeting me out on the river so I think it should work out. I also got to harass Poppy at the Red Shed for a while and got to eat some of Linda's famous cookies that she was making for this weeks Clearwater Clave. It is going to be a great spey clave. You should all go check it out if you are in the area.
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My 10-year-old daughter went skiing yesterday and we got a snapshot:
She's fine. On Monday they'll set the break.
If you aren't skiing hard, you aren't skiing. And Murdoc's kids ski.
Good thing I wasn't with, because I probably would have told her something along the lines of "tape it up and get back in the game." I always say that God created moms to protect the children from the dads.
If posting has suddenly let up, I apologize. But someone has to carry the girl around. And sometimes sit by her and do nothing but be close.


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Watch out Cookstown, 'Father Dougal' will be trialing your hospitality tonight - or so says the local comedian sharing a stage with him at the Burnavon tonight.
Cormac 'Cookie O'Donnell' who boasts Ardal O'Hanlon among his list of contacts having supported him a hat trick of times, said earlier today he never thought as a teenager that Father Dougal would someday be asking him out for a pint.
"Grew up in my teenage years watching Father Ted," he said, "and I never ever thought that someday Father Dougal would be asking me to go for a pint."
We say: "That's mad, Ted!"


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Palestinian rejectionism is featured in this short but poignant video
[Prager University]
Capturing the MidEast in short soundbites: poignant reflections by people who understand the complexities of the Middle East. My philosophy is: "less is more." You won't agree with everything that's here, but I'm confident you will find it interesting! Excepting the titles, my own comments are minimal. Instead I rely on news sources to string together what I hope is an interesting, politically challenging, non-partisan, non-ideological narrative.
No. Favorite word. It'll continue to be 'no' until the Israelis move their entire state to somewhere else, say, Oregon. Then the Palestinians can turn the whole place into a little paradise, just like they did with Gaza. Great.


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The holidays are just around the corner and many of our favorite MMOGs have served up a variety of in-game events and festive prizes to usurp our free time as we head into 2014. Here's just of the many festive events to indulge in during the holidays.
Anarchy Online
Anarchy Online began their Winter Celebration event last week, but you can still enjoy the festivities through Thursday, January 2nd, 2014. You can start by helping Santaleet reclaim his workshop from alien invaders and then hunting down winter leets across Rubi-Ka for festive prizes.
ANNO Online
ANNO Online serves up a new content update for the holidays. The new update adds new seasonal content that includes new missions to earn currency to purchase premium items, a chance to explore Adventure Island, new exclusive items, and daily login bonuses that can be used to obtain more rewards.
Champions Online
Heroes and villains alike can celebrate the festivities in Champions Online's Winter event. Keep an eye open for Santa and presents along with other events such as the March of Mecha Soldiers Custom Alert, Black Harlequin's antics, and festive goodies.
Dark Age of Camelot
Dark Age of Camelots Midwinter Bonus event are now live, offering bonuses to XP, BP, and RP for Ywain and Gaheris. Capital cities also gain a 40% bonus to crafting speed and 20% to crafting skill gain along with 20% to crafting speed and 10% to crafting skill gain in housing zones.
DC Universe Online
Larfleeze returns to DCUO to spread some holiday mischief and steal presents around Gotham City and Metropolis in the Seasons Greedings holiday event. During the event, players will receive new daily missions that can be completed to earn holiday currency to purchase festive items.
In addition to Seasons Greedings, DCUO is also holding a Welcome Back event for former Legendary subscribers, which offers free Legendary status through Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 and a new Tom-Bot companions for Legendary members with an active subscription as of Tuesday, December 17th, 2013.
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Dragons Prophet
Dragons Prophet kicked off a 12 day holiday log-in event on December 14th set to run through December 25th, which rewards players for each day that they log in during the event. Additionally, the Silver Dragon Festival will also begin later this week that will offer a number of new items on the Station Marketplace alongside SOEs own holiday sale.
CCP celebrates the holidays in the online FPS tie-in to EVE Online with the 12 Days of DUST event starting on Wednesday, December 25th, 2013 and running through Sunday, January 5th, 2014. Each day of the event CCP will reveal a new in-game gift that will be awarded to players that log in and win a match that day. The items will be awarded to players on January 7th, 2014, so you will have a slight wait.
EVE Online
Not to be left out, EVE Online is already in the midst of its holiday event, granting a gift to EVE pilots each day leading up to the holidays courtesy of those fine Icelandic Yule Lads, who will be offering up a new item for each day leading up to the holidays. Be sure to login and claim yours.
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Frostfell and Santa Glug are making their rounds in Norrath already, but SOE is also gifting players festive a little something special each day leading up to the holidays. Currently on Day 6, the 12 Days of Holiday Cheer event offers both discounts in the Station Marketplace as well as beneficial things for players. Today, for example, you can login and get and get a double faction boost.
EverQuest II
Dubbed Gifts and Goblins, Frostfell makes its return to EverQuest II this year, and like EverQuest, EverQuest II offers daily discounts along with new festive events, achievements, items, and quests in the festive Frostfell Wonderland Village. The festivities will run through Thursday, January 9th, 2014.
Fallen Earth
Even patrons living in a post-apocalyptic world need a little holiday cheer. Fallen Earths Christmas event will see the return of the Grunch and new holiday items that include a new festive car, clothing, a new camp, and more.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
The Starlight Celebration recently kicked off in Eorzea, adding new festive items, mischievous imps, and sentient snowmen. It is Final Fantasy so you can imagine that its all as crazy as it sounds. Additionally, Square Enix is also holding a Starlight Celebration screenshot contest, which will earn 100 selected winners an Ahriman Choker in-game item.
The Starlight Celebration is now underway and will conclude on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
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Wintertide comes to Firefall this week to kick off a series of events and competitions. Currently players can get their hands on a number of festive items such as seasonal headgear like the Chiller, Santa Hat, Reindeer Antlers, Candy Stripe Armor and Bodysuit Patterns, Elf Ears, Elf Pet, Santa Beard, Christmas Present consumables, fireworks, and more.
Red 5 will also be holding a couple of competitions for gifts throughout the holidays, the first of which is the Letters to Santa Contest, asking players to send in their letters to Santa about what cosmetic items they would like to find in their stocking. The second competition is a video contest running from December 23 - January 6th, challenging players to create a video showing how they celebrate the holidays thats no longer than 3 minutes and submit it to YouTube or Facebook for a chance to win various bits of gaming hardware such that includes a Razer Black Widow keyboard, beanies, T-shirts, plushies, and more.
Guild Wars 2
Toymaker Tixx returned to Tyria with Toypocalypse to play Guild Wars 2 out into 2014 with festive events, the Winter Wonderland jumping puzzle, and an assortment of festive prizes.
Lineage II
Wintermelon returns to Lineage II. Collect Nectar by hunting monsters for and bring it to Santa for Wintermelon goodies. Nectar will drop through January 1st but Santa will stick around through January 8th. At that time he'll head back home and several of the festive items will go with him.
Luvinia World
Luvinia World celebrates Christmas with snowballs. From now through January 1st, 2014, players can take part in the Snowball Wars event by collecting snowflakes to convert into snowballs to pelt other players with. You can even earn XP and festive loot for your well-aimed ball of white snowy death.
Neverwinters Winter Festival began today and will run through Thursday, January 9th, 2014. The festival offers events that include the Twilight Run, the new Monsters on Ice zone for a combat challenge, go ice fishing for prizes, and go star gazing for a chance to gain Fortune for random effects. Additionally, there are a number of festive prizes that can be obtained by festive currency.
PlanetSide 2
Auraxis may be on an alien planet, but the never-ending tri-faction battle will get a slight reprieve from the constant fighting with a few moments of holiday levity. Part of that involves blowing up snowmen around Esamir for a hefty chunk of XP or the coveted blinged out Snowman for an exclusive reward. But for a chance at some real item goodness, there is the 8 Days of Auraximas, which offers players a chance to win some nifty new prizes.
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Perfect World International
PWI celebrates the holidays by inviting players to try out its new Horizons expansion and with festive new content that includes double XP, coins, and spirit through January 7th, 2014. Additionally, players can take part in a number of events such as the Present Delivery Race, snowman decorations, and killing yetis for some festive prizes. There's even a show planned for New Years.
RaiderZ breaks out combatitie snowmen, a thief Santa, and Christmas Card goodies as part of its holiday event. And let's not forget the festive items. And let's not forget the evil Ice Queen and stocking stuffers.
Fae Yule has returned to Telara. The festivities began last week and will run through Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 and comes equipped with new festive items and content such as the Yuletide Instant Adventures that will unlock special vendors, a holiday version of the Whitefall Steppes warfront, festive raid loot, and more. Additionally, you can buy discounted holiday mounts through December 25th.
Star Trek Online
Q returns with a newly revamped Winter Wonderland this year in Star Trek Online. From now through Thursday, January 16th, 2014, players can take part in various festive events and visit the new gingerbread colony to earn a number of different prizes such as a free Breen ship, holiday commodities, and more.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Theres no Christmas in Star Wars but there is Life Day. SWTOR players can join in on the festivities this month and have some fun with a few festive items such as the Life Day Snowball Bomb, buy a festive sleigh mount, use some holiday fireworks, and more. Lets just hope that the festivities dont close out with a wookiee chorus.
TERA celebrates the holiday with festive PvP. And by festive PvP I mean a 10v10 snowball fight on Wintera Snowfield. Taking part in the battle can earn you Wintera Tokens that can be used to purchase festive items.
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The Lord of the Rings Online
LOTRO's Yule Festival has returned to the zone of Winter-home with new festive mounts, snowball fights, theater games, and a number of other holiday themed cosmetic items. The Winter Festival will conclude on Tuesday, January 14th, 2014.
The Secret World
Christmas comes to The Secret World early with the return of Krampus, a portal Niflheim, and a dark ritual to summon Hel in a tweaked version of last years End of Days event. What? You expected presents? Closest that youll get is by killing Hel and other creatures for a chance at some unique festive loot. Additionally, you can also become the Lord of Misrule in PvP for a little festive fun and special skills.
World of Tanks
Wargaming kicks up the war in World of Tanks heading into 2014 with new Combat Missions and special discount sales. From now through Thursday, January 16th, 2014, players can take on a number of challenges to earn special in-game rewards that include tanks, premium game time, and bonus XP. These challenges change ever few days, so check out the full list for more.
World of Warcraft
Grandfather Winter returns to Azeroth along with the Feast of Winter Veil event. Along with festive new events and prizes, good little boys and ghoul can also ask for their holiday wishes from Grandfather Winter on the Blizzard forums. Who knows, maybe he'll grant a wish.
And thats just a few things that you can do in some of the many online games for the holidays. Enjoy and stay safe if youll be traveling this weekend.
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CCS "on the cusp of being allowed to realize its global mitigation potential"
At the COP 16/ CMP 6 meeting in Cancun in 2010, CCS was made eligible as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDC) pending the resolution of a limited number of issues. Some of these issues include: transboundary issues, liability issues and monitoring. At the current meeting in Durban, various parties (negotiators for countries and groups of countries) are meeting as the SBSTA's (Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice) contact group on 'carbon dioxide capture and storage in geological formations as clean development mechanism project activities' to resolve these outstanding issues. This contact group is working on coming to an agreement for text that, according to Barry Jones, General Manager of the Global CCS Institute, puts CCS "on the cusp of being allowed to realize its global mitigation potential."
As you can imagine, there are a number of delegates at the meeting following the work of the contact group on CCS. Some of the contact group's meetings are open to observers initially, and then the group may go into 'informal' session, which means it is then closed to observers. At the contact group meeting on Thursday, December 1, the first 45 minutes were open to observers delegates. Katherine Romanak of STORE and the Gulf Coast Carbon Center, Erin Miller (graduate student working on carbon storage at UT Austin) and I attended the open session, along with a number of interested delegates from industry, academia, environmental groups and governmental organizations.
The process for reaching consensus on the document is shown in the accompanying photo. One of the co-chairs of the contact group projects the current draft copy of the document on the overhead screen, goes through the various elements of text needing discussion, calls on parties who would like to make comments or changes, and then edits as needed. Areas of concern are highlighted in yellow and need further discussion; recently noted verbiage needing discussion, selection or approval is in [brackets]; and newly approved changes are highlighted in green. At first I thought 'green' was for 'go', but the co-chair (from Portugal) explained that colors were chosen based on his favorite sports team! Observers are not allowed to make comment during the proceedings.
During the open part of the session, an important item of discussion was A.1.g, the definition of 'seepage'. At the time, the draft version of the text that was projected read: "Seepage" means [physical leakage] [migration] of carbon dioxide from a geological storage site... By the time we left the room, the parties had decided on using 'migration' as the better word choice. They were still trying to decide if seepage was defined as migration into the atmosphere, [biosphere or] [hydrosphere] [the water column] [groundwater protection zone]. It looked like a long night ahead when we left the room! The draft status of the document at the close of the contact group's session that night would be made public in the morning.


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This classic New York city apartment was recently renovated by Olson Kundig Architects. They transformed the space from a traditional pre-war, partitioned layout into a simple open plan. The project included reclaiming some of the building's original features, such as two cast iron riveted columns and the original masonry walls.
To open up the old apartment, Olson Kundig Architects raised the ceilings, and removed many interior walls. The windows were enlarged to allow daylight to penetrate deep into the space. Seemed to have worked well. I'm delighted to see an apartment with such restrained decoration... a few classics but no (short lived) trendy items of the kind that quickly dates a place. Well done!
All the aged materials give the flat a Wabi Sabi feel, don't you think? Love the white ceiling and sheetrock walls, the exposed masonry, the black steel and the reclaimed oak floors. All images via.
Like the work of the architect firm? Here is another example - a stunning getaway by the lakeside. More on Jim Olson's ideas on architecture in his book Houses.


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Why is hemp illegal? Due to difficulties harvesting it in large quantities, hemp fell out of favour as a profitable crop in the late 1800s, until an automated harvester was developed in the 1930s. In the intervening years, many industries were developed to take over hemp's role in production: oil was drilled from the ground, trees were used for paper and new sources of cloth were developed. Many of the companies involved now had a vested interest in making hemp illegal. The United States was the first country to introduce laws to destroy hemp plants, regardless of their intended use. That law was the result of political pressure exerted by the forestry industry and the Dupont corporation, which had just patented oil and coal based plastics production. Dupont's chief financial backer, Andrew Mellon, was US President J. Edgar Hoover's secretary of the treasury. He appointed his nephew, Harry J. Anslinger, to a position in the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Anslinger whipped up a scare campaign about hemp, which referred to hemp as marijuana so that people would begin to associate the whole plant with drug use only. At the "high" point of this campaign, the propaganda films Reefer Madness, Marijuana: Weed With Roots in Hell, and Marijuana: Assassin of our Youth were made.
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WebObjects update in the pipelineAn update to Apple\'s WebObjects development environment could see a release earlier than previously expected.
Apple Computer is reportedly in the process of readying an update to its WebObjects software, which provides developers with a quick and easy solution for developing and deploying Java server applications.
According to one source, the company is priming the release of WebObjects 5.3, which will correct all known user interface bugs, a large majority of Enterprise Object Modeler glitches, and add support for the most current databases and deployment platforms.
Apple had reportedly planned to introduce the new version of WebObjects alongside Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, which will include related technologies such as JAVA 1.5 and Xcode 2.0. However, dwindling inventory of the current version may make way for an earlier release of the software. In this event, sources said a software patch will be released early next year to provide additional component updates.
Already, several Apple resellers, including Amazon.com, are noting a discontinuation of the current WebObjects 5.2 release; the development software remains available from Apple\'s own online store.
WebObjects was last updated in February of 2004 and is the foundation to both the Apple online store and ubiquitous iTunes music download service.


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This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a toy box. Building a toy box is a straight forward project that will help you store your kids toys. Moreover this is a great opportunity to use your tools and build something with your own hands. If you already have the materials form other projects, you can get the job done in just one weekend at a decent cost.
Building a beautiful wooden toy box is a lot easier as it may look at first glance, especially if you using the right plans. In addition, we recommend you to take a look over the instructions shown in this article. Nevertheless, it is really essential to adjust the size and the design of the toy box to your needs before starting the actual construction of the wooden box, while using the same woodworking techniques described below.
Invest in high quality lumber, such as pine, redwood or cedar, especially if you want to build a durable storage box or if you will place it outside. Select the pieces of lumber with attention, as all the components need to be perfectly straight and without any visible flaw. Drill pocket holes in order to join the components properly, in order to get a durable bond and a nice appearance.
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Building a toy box
- A – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 21" long LEGS
- B – 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 21" long, 4 pieces – 45″ FRAME
- C – 12 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 21″ long, 6 pieces – 45″ SLATS
- D – 13 piece of 1×4 lumber – 22 1/2″ long FLOOR
- E – 13 piece of 1×4 lumber – 22 1/2″, 2 pieces of 1×2 – 45″, 1 piece – 48″ long, 2 pieces of 2×3 – 22 1/2″ LID
- F – 4 small caster wheels WHEELS
- 1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 8′
- 19 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8′
- 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8′
- 1 piece of 2×3 lumber – 6′
- hinges
- gas strut
- 1 1/4″ pocket screws
- 1 1/4″ screws
- wood stain, wood filler
- caster wheels
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
- Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
- Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface
- Plumb the sides of the bench with a spirit level
- One Day
How to build a toy box
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the toy box. As you can see in the image, we recommend you to build the legs from 2×2 lumber, while the cleats should be made out of 1×4 lumber.
Building the faces of the toy box can be build in several ways, such as fitting the 1×6 slats vertically or horizontally. In this project, we consider that fitting the slats horizontally really adds value to the woodworking project and enhances the look of the storage box.
Continue the home project by attaching wooden slats to the bottom of the toy box. Cut the 1×4 slats at the right size, using a circular saw, and lock them to the cleats with galvanized screws. Leave no gaps between the slats and add glue between them, if you want to get the job done as a professional. You could also install 2×2 cleats under the slats, if you want a better support.
One of the last steps of the project is to build the lid. As you can see in the image, you should build the lid from 1×4 or 1×6 slats. Lay the slats on two cleats, making sure you assemble the lid on a perfectly level surface. Check if the corners are right-angled before attaching the trims to both sides of the lid.
After building the top of the toy box, you have to check if it fits into place and lock it to the structure with hinges. There are several types of hinges you could choose from, so select the alternative that suits your needs and budget. Check if the top opens and closes properly, before taking care of the finishing touches.
Adding small caster wheels to the bottom of the toy box is a good idea, if you want to move it frequently. Make sure you install the caster wheels properly, by insert the screws into the frame of the toy box.
The best part about this project is that you can use the toy box as a bench and move it across the bedroom easily. If you apply a nice finish, your project will stand out and add value to your home.
Last but not least, you should pay attention to the finishing touches. Therefore, make sure all the components are locked together and insert all the screws properly. Afterwards, fill the holes with wood putty and let it to dry out for several hours. Sand the surface with medium-grit and clean the residues before applying the primer and the final coats of paint.
Thank you for reading our project about how to build a toy box and we recommend you to check out the rest of the projects. Don't forget to share our projects with your friends, by using the social media widgets. LIKE us on Facebook to be the first that gets our latest projects and to help us create more free plans for you.


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Ringing 2012 with some news, and some new ideas!
I have been SO NOT MOTIVATED to get scrappy the past few months - partially because I just haven't been taking any fun pictures, but mostly because I have been spending most of my free time sleeping! haha! My husband and I are expecting our first little bundle in May, and man is this baby sucking the life out of me!! I have just started to feel 'normal' the past month or so, and am getting excited to start scrapping some of my first baby experiences - ultrasounds, first kicks, etc. In addition, I decided to try out Project Life this year - I think it will take the pressure off of what I feel is a necessity to scrap EVERYTHING, where in the end I scrap nothing. I received my package today and will have a 'first impressions' post up tomorrow. So many new things in my life this year, but so glad to be back in the scrappy and bloggy world!
Now to actually get to work...haha!!
Hope to see you soon!!


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I'm moving soon. With one big desire in my head, I draw a circle, enclosing all the possible locations I can cycle commute to work, and that way get in shape, save money, and reduce my carbon footprint. Is it too much to ask?
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19 January, 2010
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- Kyla said...
No, it is not too much to ask! I hope you find your dream home and go green!
- 30 June, 2011
- Shahana said...
I think it's a good idea.
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Interim director of Chamber announced
The board of directors for the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce has named Kristine Thalman as its interim executive director.
Thalman will take over for Rose Hancock, who recently resigned to explore other opportunities.
Thalman previously was chief executive of the Building Industry Assn. of Orange County, and she currently operates her own consulting firm in Laguna.
She has also served on the Laguna Beach Seniors board of directors and is an ambassador for the Laguna Beach Community Foundation.
"We are confident that Kristine's skills and experience will serve the Chamber of Commerce well, and we are glad to have her on board to execute exciting changes and oversee the development of great partnerships within the business community," Chamber President Chris Keller said in a statement.
Saturday is Harry Lawrence Day
Celebrate the birthday of Harry Lawrence, aka "Mr. Laguna" at 1 p.m. Saturday at Main Beach Park.
Lawrence has lived in Laguna since 1947 and has been a part of many community organizations and projects that helped make the city what it is today.
Oct. 1 has been Harry Lawrence Day since then-Mayor Jane Egly declared it on his 95th birthday.
The annual Main Beach celebration will include cake and ice cream, and the public is invited.
Weekly update from the city manager
•A workshop about the city's proposed ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags will be at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19 in the City Council Chambers, according to City Manager John Pietig. The workshop is intended to provide information to and hear feedback from restaurant owners and members of the retail industry. For more information about the proposed ordinance, call (949) 497-0390.
•Kristen Berry has been named the city's new public safety communications supervisor. Berry has more than 22 years of experience in public safety dispatching. She is replacing outgoing supervisor Rita Fraser, who recently retired.
•The city's tree maintenance contractor will be inspecting and trimming about 225 eucalyptus trees in Laguna Beach during the next two months.
•At its Sept. 14 meeting, the Planning Commission approved Carmelita's, a new Mexican restaurant at 215-217 Broadway. The restaurant is family owned and operated.
'Heart of Gold' benefit will help children of Baja
Mozambique will host Corazon de Vida's "Heart of Gold: a benefit for the children of Baja" at 6 p.m. Oct. 19.
Corazon de Vida, or "Heart of Life," aims to help orphaned or abandoned children in Baja California. It provides support to 15 Baja orphanages, which house more than 750 children, according to a news release.
"Our goal is to increase funds to the homes we currently support to adequately cover their basic needs, as well as to support additional homes as fundraising allows," said founder Hilda Pacheco-Taylor. "There is a long waiting list for homes hoping to join our network."
The Heart of Gold evening at Mozambique includes a tequila tasting at 6 p.m., and a sit-down dinner will follow at 7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and musical performances by John Huessenstamm and David Heath.
Tickets are limited and cost $95. To purchase tickets, visit oct19mozam.eventbrite.com. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.corazondevida.org.
Laguna home will be host to Oceana benefit
The fourth annual SeaChange Summer Party to benefit Oceana will take place at a private residence in Laguna Beach on Saturday.
The event will be hosted by "The Office" actress Angela Kinsey, and actors Diane Lane and Josh Brolin are also scheduled to appear.
The Oceana organization works to protect the world's oceans, and has more than 500,000 supporters.
The SeaChange party will include a cocktail reception and a sit-down dinner. The event has raised more than $3 million for ocean conservation, according to a news release.
For more information on Oceana, visit na.oceana.org.
—Kelly Parker
TechComm committee gives annual report
The city's TechComm Committee is working with staff to develop its own website, committee Chairman Tim Templeton reported at the Sept. 20 City Council meeting.
"Since telecommunications is a critical utility, we felt it important to give residents a resource," Templeton said. "The city is working on more comprehensive navigation and web page links that incorporate all the current web pages of commissions, boards and committees."
He announced the committee's support for a proposal by Police Chief Paul Workman for a trial use of video cameras to monitor high-traffic areas, a proposal the council rejected.
Templeton voiced the committee's frustration with the city's limited options for television and radio communications, such as Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse, due to topography.
"We are reaching out to representatives from service providers for information about offerings," Templeton said.
The committee also considered applying to participate in a Google trial for broadband access, but changed courses when it appeared the city could not support such an initiative.
The committee is also in touch with the Disaster Preparedness Committee regarding backup communications options and has discussed with city staff options for using social media for communication in a disaster.
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A bottle of Atelier Vie's Euphrosine Gin #9, which earned a gold medal recently from the American Craft Distillers Association. Atelier Vie is a small distillery based in Mid-City.
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Atelier Vie recently earned a Gold Medal from the American Craft Distillers Association for Euphrosine Gin No. 9, a spirit just released by the tiny local distillery last November.
This marks the first competition and award for Atelier Vie, which operates out of the Mid-City ArtEgg Studios, and was a hard-earned win at that, according to Atelier Vie president Jedd Haas.
"Judging by the list of winners, the competition included many of the best craft distilleries in the country," Haas wrote in an email to NOLA.com. "The fact that we were able to win a gold medal amidst such strong competition says something about the high quality of our gin."
Euphrosine Gin No. 9 was one of about a dozen craft spirits around the country to receive a Gold Medal, the highest award given in the competition.
"The quality of spirits we received for our judges to evaluate this year were universally high and Euphrosine No. 9 stood out as an excellent spirit," wrote Matthew Sharpe, judging coordinator for the American Craft Distiller's Association, in an email to NOLA.com.
Haas credits the gin's balanced flavor profile and distinctive overall taste with earning the judges' favor — and furthering Atelier Vie's goal to boost craft spirits in the city.
"New Orleans is renowned for the quality of the drinking one can do here," Haas said. "We're working to establish a reputation for the high quality of spirits made here as well."
In other drinks news:
Abita Brewing offers a taste of its Spring IPA with a pub crawl planned for 5 p.m. Friday (March 21). The crawl starts with registration from 5 to 7 p.m. at d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St., and then moves on to Check Point Charlie's, 501 Esplanade Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. The party crawls to BMC, 1331 Decatur St., from 8 to 9 p.m. and ends with a bash from 9 to 10 p.m. at R Bar, 1431 Royal St. Participants can enjoy $2 Abita Spring IPAs at each stop. Pre-registration is available online at the Abita website. Registration is free.
The local Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 200 Poydras St., is still offering its special springtime Brewer's Select along with a limited-time menu featuring three new entrées. The New Orleans Brewer's Select is an American-style IPA, highly hopped with a citrus pine finish, brewed in-house and selected by the local brewer. Brewer's Select, tapped earlier this month, remains available through March 30 or until the beer is depleted. The accompanying menu includes a new starter, three new entrées (including a bison burger), the beloved lobster-and shrimp mac-n-cheese, and turtle cheesecake.
The Museum of the American Cocktail holds its first Cocktail Hour of 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, at the Windsor Court Hotel bar, 300 Gravier St., New Orleans. During the event, bartender Kent Westmoreland will guide participants through the history and process of making three lesser-known classic cocktails: the Argentina, the Queen's Cousin, and the New York Sour. The $10 entry fee gets you samples of each cocktail, with proceeds supporting the museum. For information, call 504.569.0405.


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This year for Lent I have chosen to read a Proverb each day. Due to my busy schedule, I am being flexible about the actual time I complete this goal daily.
I appropriately began by reading Proverbs 1 this morning.
Proverbs 1:1 says,
"The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life..."
What a way to start things off! This verse begins with an explanation of what these proverbs are for, and finishes with giving us a challenge. I challenge you to add something (or as most people will take something away) during this season of Lent. I pray it will give you strength as you daily prepare for the Resurrection and the joy that comes with that story in the coming weeks.
It's wil‧chis‧mo [wil-cheez-moh, -chiz-, muh-] if you were wondering.
–noun 1. a strong or exaggerated sense of manliness; an assumptive attitude that virility, courage, strength, and entitlement to dominate are attributes or concomitants of masculinity.
2. a strong or exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate.
...But fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Written by WILLCHISMØ around 3/09/2011 11:08:00 AM
Some Musings on Johnny Cash
There's no way you could have known, but I have been on a Johnny Cash kick as of late. His music has been a favorite of mine for the past few years. Maybe it's because I grew up listening to Nashville's 95.5 FM and country music was just part of growing up in Nashville. Or maybe it's the fact that my dad would pick up his guitar and play every now and then around the house. I know that part of it does have to do with the fact that he and I sing in the same vocal register (notwithstanding his gravelly tone) which makes it incredibly easy for me to sing along to his tunes.
I recently finished a book by Dave Urbanski called The Man Comes Around: The Spiritual Journey of Johnny Cash. It is a collection of stories that unearth the highly spiritual nature of Cash's life and how he earnestly strived after God's will for his life. Cash only became more devoted as the years passed and the vices of his early life took their toll on his earthly body.
I honestly had no clue how devoted Cash was to God. The media machine projects him as a rebel, a murderer, and a loner. And I know that Cash perpetuated this image for some part of his musical career, but the fact is that he came to a point in his life where he laid all the drugs and alcohol down and committed himself to God's purpose. Did he fall back into his addiction later on in his life? Yes, as we sometimes fall back into our sin - but it was his commitment to Christ in all things (despite his folly) that struck me.
Do I have the drugs to lay down like Cash did? No. Do I have the alcohol to lay down? No. Well, then what do I have to lay down? Do I have to lay down my pride? Yes, daily actually. And my pride is directly connected to my decision to own up to my mistakes.
When I mess up, it is often hard for me to own up to my mistakes so I can ask for forgiveness - You can ask my wife. I can be stubborn as a mule at times when it comes to taking ownership of my errors in order to have them forgiven. It is only in this humble place that I am able to start fresh and learn how I can handle that situation in the future.
I point these things out to encourage. I hope that this will help to remind us that we all are not required to be perfect, but rather we are made perfect in God's love.
Late in his life, Cash had some of his best recordings found in the American Recordings sessions with Rick Rubin. I have to be honest. I did not get to hear these sessions until after his passing in 2003. I missed out on all the hype and critical acclaim that came with the recordings. I learned from reading Urbanski's book that Cash said he wouldn't sing a song unless he felt the song was right for him. He took so many songs and then (with Rubin's help) converted them into spiritual songs which may or may not have been his intent - songs like "Hurt" by Trent Reznor which can be a depressing listen until you hear Cash's version. He converts a song of depression and drugs into a song of honest hope. That's a God-given gift. It's as if Cash put a spiritual layer over this song to convert it to something more powerful than it could have ever been in the secular realm.
Give the song a listen here.
Cash was a faced with death several times throughout his life. He was in a near-fatal car crash while on tour in the 50's and plagued his body with "uppers" and "downers" as well. He was stricken with double pneumonia twice and diagnosed with autonomic neuropathy. He had plenty of reasons to give up, quit, or end his own life. He had plenty of excuses.
I challenge you to drop your excuse for whatever it is that is holding you back from reaching your God-given potential. If there's one thing I have learned from The Man In Black it's to never give up.
Written by WILLCHISMØ around 10/06/2010 09:00:00 PM
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Curried Chickpeas and Kale
What better way to vault myself back into the blogosphere than by posting one of my favorite recipes? Sadly, this is not my own creation. It can be found in this wonderful book: 100 Best Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles
For those friends of mine that seek an excellent addition to your weekly dinner standards, say hello to your new meal rotation.
Curried Chickpeas and Kale
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
6 cups chopped kale
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 cups cooked chickpeas (cooked from dry; or canned, drained)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and cumin; cook stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the kale; cook, stirring until softened, about 2 minutes more.
2. Stir in the curry powder and coriander. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes.
Written by WILLCHISMØ around 1/29/2010 07:32:00 AM
It somehow doesn't feel real. I have been working towards this for a very long time and finally it has come to fruition. I have finished my Student Teaching. Now the job hunt begins. My resume is updated and more exciting than ever because it has a degree, an actual degree on it instead of "in progress" next to it.
Here's to celebration and the completion of goals.
Thanks to those of you that have taught me along the way, your input in my life is invaluable.
Thanks also to my wife, for her love and support is limitless.
And thanks to my heavenly father for providing us with the resources to complete this journey.
Written by WILLCHISMØ around 5/07/2009 01:35:00 PM
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Two Hands
I can count how many days I have left in the classroom on two hands - 10!
Who's excited?
Friday is my bday #26. That night is the Run for Mercy pasta party where we will carb up before...
The Country Music Marathon on this Saturday and I'm getting a little nervous about it (which technically means I am really pumped about it). 13.1 miles.
I am running for young girls with life-challenging issues such as self-harm and eating disorders that these girls may be broken free from the chains that are holding them. What are running for?
Written by WILLCHISMØ around 4/23/2009 05:44:00 AM
Word Cloud - A Summation of My Blog So Far...
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Written by WILLCHISMØ around 1/17/2009 09:30:00 AM
No Mo' Moe Man
My time is running out. Tick tock tick tock tick...
Tonight is my last night at Moe's in Brentwood. I have worked there since February 2005 with only six months off which I spent at Asurion. When I lock that door tonight my life will change forever. And no I am not being dramatic. My life has been comfortable in the classroom in a desk, but now I will transition to the other side; the educator. I am thankful for the time that it has taken me to get to this point in my educational career.
I would not be the man I am, and likewise gained the knowledge I have acquired, if I had taken another route. There was a weak moment in my life where I thought I was destined to pursue another career. I suffered through many semesters in the Music program, but came into my present situation only because of those experiences. God truly does guide our paths. Mine has come full circle, as all things do, and has thus made me a grateful child of God.
I begin my Student Teaching on Monday.
Am I nervous? ...ish. Yeah, nervous-ish. I was more nervous when I found out where I my placement was going to be, but now I am more comfortable with the idea of this being my last semester. And who wouldn't be comfortable with that? I mean, it has taken me long enough to finish college. I should be excited (and I am).
I won't have to work any more weekends. Nights. Open to close shifts. Be anybody's manager. Fry chips. Roll those wonderful burritos. Call people in to cover for someone. Have a separate set of work clothes. Count the money and be held accountable for other adults' attitudes. But don't get me wrong. I have enjoyed my job these past few years...I am only more excited about moving into the classroom. And if I didn't feel that way, I would be in big trouble.
My responsibility will be the students in my classroom, and that is something I am confident I can handle with integrity.
Written by WILLCHISMØ around 1/07/2009 01:20:00 PM
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Redbridge Area Code is 705 and Time Zone is Eastern (GMT -05:00).
Redbridge is also known as Balsam Creek
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