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Chapter 210: Danxia Temple (29)
Xu Yangyi's and Sister Nine's breathing were both somewhat rushed. This wasn't an ordinary destiny… This was a present originating from Danxia Temple! It was their affirmation at each step for breaking through alligator gars, furiously slaying a livyatan, braving the Yellow Springs path, and finally arriving here!
Zhang Guangyao had the fortune to come out alive from the Dragon Hole, so there existed today's Ancestor Floatingcloud. In the same vein, the Dragon Hole was one of the Eight Great Deadlands. Danxia Temple wasn't necessarily incapable of producing another Ancestor Floatingcloud!
"This is what Fellow Daoist means by 'not dangerous at all'?" Xu Yangyi glanced apathetically at Sister Nine. If they were late by a second, this instantaneous explosion of qi would immediately run them into flying ash!
Sister Nine snorted coldly: "That was just a rumor from the clan. How could I know about the real situation? Besides…" Her gaze was like fire as she looked towards the light pillar: "Fellow Daoist… you think that now's... still the time to be concerned about such a question?"
Xu Yangyi spoke no further… because everyone could feel it and everyone could see it! Inside the twenty-meter-radius azure skybound pillar, there was an orb of extremely pure and boundless qi and also… a faintly visible silhouette that was bobbing up and down within.
It was unable to be compared… This azure light pillar's qi could already be considered magnificent and limitless. However, in comparison to the object inside it… it was a difference of substance! If a comparison had to be insisted on, it could be said that the exterior was covered in a gemstone's shell, and the inside was the true icy imperial jade!
The heart-shaking, hair-raising worldly qi began to boil, seemingly returning to the supreme purity of primordial genesis. Although the object still couldn't be clearly see, it was already enough to cause duo's hearts to madly pound without end!
"So the white, azure, and violet symbols on top… represent Danxia Temple's opportunities?" Xu Yangyi locked his eyes fixedly on the object in the light pillar and said lowly.
"That's right…" Sister Nine licked her lips and hoarsely laughed: "Altogether, there are nine locations. Six… white, two azure, and one violet! This azure destiny can only be found by me. "
Xu Yangyi was silent but even now he was at full alert in his heart. After an unknown passage of time… the light pillar disappeared! But now… there were already people rushing over! He could clearly sense a figure 300 meters away. It like rushing thunder and flashing lightning, its speed unfathomable! It was charging straight towards where they were!
And this were merely the first. There were still an untold number of people already hurrying over en route.
"It seems… there's going to be a fierce battle."
Swooosh… The light pillar finally showed signs of weakening. In no more than three seconds, all that remained of the skybound azure light was a beam with an arm's thickness. The item inside was shadowy and indistinct.
Nonetheless, its might didn't weaken at all! Instead… it seemed to condense within this thread of spiritual light, causing one to feel that their qi sea was trembling upon taking a glance!
No one was willing to go test out its might. Xu Yangyi's and Sister Nine's entire bodily qi cycled to the peak. They merely watched it without averting their eyes.
As all that was left of the light pillar was a thumb-thick tendril, the object was finally rid of all veils. It completely appeared before the duo. After Sister Nine clearly saw the object within, she gasped coldly at once: "Heavens… This… How is this possible… How could it be this item?!"
"This… is a Heavenmend Stone!"
An irregular fist-sized stone was peacefully floating three to four meters off the ground. From bottom to top, it was pure and sparkling. Not a single trace of an impurity was seen. However, the opaque color it presented all over was instead a five-hued color.
Red, yellow, green, blue, and white, these five colors were rich and varied. An endless amount of qi lingered on it and wandered about incessantly. Xu Yangyi merely glanced and immediately sensed his whole body's spiritual force begin to fluctuate, akin to one hearing a sacred hymn and receiving purification.
"Heavemend Stone?" At this unfamiliar name, Xu Yangyi asked probingly.
Sister Nine tightly gritted her teeth as she pursed her lips: "This… is a true spiritual-object… Fellow Daoist Xu, I won't keep it away from you… it's no exaggeration to say that this is a SSS-rank spiritual-object! Do you know… what items are above magik treasures?"
"What?" Xu Yangyi asked seriously.
"Spirit treasures!" Sister Nine's eyes flashed: "Once a cultivator reaches late-stage Foundation Establishment, they can then use magik treasures. However… in the Dao of Artificing an absolute killing tool that surpasses magik treasures is a spirit treasure!"
"I'm unaware of a spirit treasure's specific power, but in an ancient tome I accidentally ran across in the clan, a spirit treasure's power can go beyond a magik treasure's by at least ten fold! Fellow Daoist might know that regardless of magik treasure or spirit treasure, an embryo has to be looked for first. After slowly nourishing it and supplementing all kinds of heavenly treasures, a grand artificer is finally sought to cast and complete it…"
"There are a few in our great clan that have started nourishing magik treasures since Foundation Establishment, but they're at most B-rank embryos. Moreover, only the first-ranked successor possesses such distinction. This Heavenmend Stone…" Her gaze fervently looked at all that was left of the fingertip-thick light pillar, her voice fairly shaking.
Not waiting for her to finish speaking, Xu Yangyi said heavily: "Could it be a spirit treasure embryo?"
"How can it be just that?!" Sister Nine bit her lip, her gaze scarlet-red: "Besides… this is a legendary SSS-rank spirit treasure embryo! A supreme embryo! It's never been recorded in history! Only a rumor left in the world!" She steadied her mood as much as she could and said shakily: "Truly deserving to be called the Eight Great Deadlands… The danger is extremely great, but the earnings… are absolutely worth the risk!"
At this time, the sliver of thumb-sized spiritual light spurted and finally came to and end. The instant that this eruption of heart-shaking spiritual force vanished, Xu Yangyi's figure was like an arrow, seizing directly at the Heavenmend Stone without a wasted word!
Sister Nine moreover didn't stop. In a twinkling, her full head of hair moved freely of the wind, its speed no less than Xu Yangyi's. It wildly unfurled towards the Heavenmend Stone!
"STAY YOUR HAND!!!" At the same time, a golden qi arrow brightened a hundred meters away like an awakened star. It beared a furious shout, a murderous aura that filled the air, and supreme excitement. This arrow shot forth with the momentum of a thunderbolt dodging earcover! Even the air in the sky was divided into two sides by it!
"The Nangong Clan's Falling Phoenix Arrow?" Sister Nine's gaze flashed, and she flickered towards the side without the slightest hesitation. However, at this time, she surprisingly saw from the corner of her eye that Xu Yangyi was without the least bit indecision. He charged towards the Heavenmend Stone!
"He's not afraid?!" Sister Nine fell to the ground and rolled, watching Xu Yangyi in shock. The Falling Phoenix Arrow could be said to be one of the Nangong Clan's special divine abilities! It followed the body like a shadow, restless until death! There was no such crude question of this arrow deviating from course!
In this second, time almost froze. Xu Yangyi's face was without a shred of hesitation but rather brimming with absolute determination. His figure was like an arrow leaving a bow, painting a blurry and unrecognizable shadow in the air. However, in the instant that he was about to grab the Heavenmend Stone, the Falling Phoenix Arrow was bound to strike his body!
Sister Nine's stunned pupils reflected Xu Yangyi's silhouette. This move… Its qi was so abundant. Evidently, the other party had sent this arrow out with full power. She herself dared not forcibly welcome it, but Xu Yangyi did!
He wasn't scared of his qi sea surging and billowing below this strike and being unable to battle in the following several tens of minutes? What difference was there between this and death? Or did he think… the name of the great lineages was merely a pretense? Did the full-powered blow of the Nangong Clan cause him to feel indifferent?
Swoosh! In a spark of flint, Xu Yangyi's hand was already tightly clutching the Heavenmend Stone.
Boom! At the same time, the massive arrow directly bombarded Xu Yangyi, completely striking him!
A tide of golden light exploded. The ground seemed to meet with a minor storm! Countless wilted leaves were swept up and blown. The dust and sand that covered the ground actually formed a small tornado, blowing to the degree that nothing was visible at all!
The arrow seemed not to be large, but in fact, its length reached up to several meters! Under tempestuous rage, anxiety attacked the heart of the sixth young master who was already coming from far away. This arrow was the maximum strength that he was capable of! It condensed all of his qi! Even a genius Qi Condensation cultivator was bound to receive heavy wounds!
Swoosh… After several seconds, a human figure with a pair of wings on his back stopped five meters above this space. Even his arrival brought the swishing echo of wind in the air. His crimson eyes glared at the scene that was fully covered with dust.
Creeaaak… A low and grating machine sound echoed in the area. Sister Nine's puppet had already come to stand besides her at some unknown time. Gloomy-faced, she surveyed everything on the ground.
She absolutely hadn't expected… that Xu Yangyi truly dared to throw himself forward! In this place, seizing treasures was admittedly important. However, no one had ever said that those who took the treasure first would be the ones to own it.
Although treasures were good, having the life to enjoy it was proper business.
"Get out…" The man in the air gnashed his teeth as he stared at the dust in the air: Give the Heavenmend Stone to This Sixth Master. I promise to safely protect you for a generation."
The dust and sand in the air was scattered in the wind's wake. However, as Xu Yangyi appeared, the man's pupils suddenly needled: "You… How is this possible?!"
There were many tears on the clothes all over Xu Yangyi's body and his pants, but from head to toe, he was without the trace of a scar! His qi hadn't even weakened! At this moment, the powerful spiritual pressure of late-stage Qi Condensation was completely radiating outwards!
Nonetheless, his hand was empty as air. The Heavenmend Stone was still in its original position.
"How could…" Sister Nine looked at Xu Yangyi in astonishment. She simply dared not believe it. There was actually someone who had come out perfectly unscathed after colliding head-on with the Falling Phoenix Arrow!
Xu Yangyi was silent, not saying a word. At the instant of collision, he had summoned the Shadowlumen Armor without the slightest hesitation. However, the greatness of this arrow's power had exceeded his imagination!
The Shadowlumen Armor had directly crumbled apart, transforming into black tattoos. On his upper body, it formed a strange smiling demon head. It had to be continuously nourished to be used. However, it had resisted the full-powered strike of the Falling Phoenix Arrow for him!
As for the heritages of the great clans, Xu Yangyi still looked down on them somewhat. But what caused him the most pain was the Heavenmend Stone… He was unable to hold on to it!
It seemed to just be in its original position. However, when his hand approached, he only felt himself grab extremely pure qi! From his fingertips, rays of qi swiftly rose up. In the blink of an eye, they then formed the Heavenmend Stone, yet it was still in its original place!
"A spirit treasure embryo's magicalness…" He breathed in deeply and calmed his frustration.
He understood very well. The opportunity just now was only a fleeting second. If the stone wasn't obtained, all that remained was a clash of force!
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Principal Planning Officer
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant post qualification experience in planning development management to play an important role in the delivery of a first class, customer orientated planning service.
Our track record in planning and development has delivered a progressive approach to growth and economic investment, balanced with preserving the heritage and natural quality of the Borough. We have followed a path of strategic development on key brownfield sites accompanied by infrastructure investment which has enabled us to be one of the top deliverers of homes and jobs in the region. The Council receives a broad variety of proposals across the Borough, with wide ranging opportunities for development, along with many high level constraints providing interesting challenges for decision making. We need you to assist applicants in their submissions and provide professional advice to all customers including applicants, agents, members of the public and Elected Members.
You will not only support the Planning Development Manager in managing applications/appeals primarily of a strategic, controversial and/or complex nature, but there will also be scope for you to deputise for them as your skills develop.
Our offices are located in the new settlement of Kings Hill, a major contemporary redevelopment of a famous RAF base, near to the historic town of West Malling, that now has 3000 new homes together with one of the most successful business parks in the South East. It is a superb place to work, with easy access and parking, the vibrant business and residential community enjoys shops, restaurants, leisure and transport links which are outstanding for a rural location. Its success is underpinned by the concept of 'placemaking' which has shaped an alluring destination where people live, work and play.
For further information on this role please contact Emma Keefe on 01732 876240.
Interviews will be held during week commencing 10 June 2019.


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The unique new store will be housed in a unique heritage building, and will join locations in Toronto and New York City.
With big players dominating the industry, a company has launched an analytics product tailored to smaller retailers to compete with the giants.
It's the 1st time that the convenience store operator Couche-Tard is offering franchises in Canada under the new nameplate.
The Canadian founder says "our focus is in the downtown cores of all the major cities" with plans for more in the coming months.
Thousands of former staff are examining their options, and some will find it easier than others.
In an effort to master the 'last mile', Penguin Pick-Up has partnered with Walmart Canada and Metro Supply as it looks to open potentially hundreds of locations nationally.


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I finished the linocut entitled 'Wheelings' a couple of weeks ago when we were battling with builders and the boiler house; time just slips by at such a rate that I can hardly believe that we are half way through May. The field that was used as the subject is now bright green with spring sown wheat so it isn't only the time that moves quickly so does the appearance of the landscape and before we know it the combines will be hard at work over a golden late summer field.
'Wheelings' is printed in six colours on Madrid Litho 300gsm paper and it has been produced in an edition of ten prints.


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My readers are quite diverse, however we all have at least one thing in common–we were all kids! Now many of you have your own children so you know all about pretending. One of the ways children like to pretend is by having an imaginary friend (or super hero). Seems like child's play however there's actually value to adults as well.
This week a business person told me he was giving a presentation to his company leadership and they were expecting him to begin by explaining his role…to a child. What an interesting assignment and yet quite challenging. He asked for my assistance in accomplishing this so I put my creative juices to work.
Realizing that many children have an "imaginary friend" I gave this a lot of thought in terms of the qualities that would appeal to children. Next I compared this to the job description of the business person and began looking for similarities. Some of the qualities I came up with were: always being supportive, listening, problem-solving and helping grown-ups feel better about their business. Next I discussed this concept with the business person and encouraged him to use a photograph of his two children as a back drop. Additionally, I wrote out the verbiage so the delivery was just right.
The more I thought about this I realized we should all try this exercise and determine the key elements of our job and then find a child-like analogy to apply.
See if this works for you…as always, I'm happy to help.


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future of surgical leadership lies with the surgeon-scientist
or the surgeon-advocate is incomplete without an understanding of the present regulatory, legislative, and political
Despite the significant contributions surgeons have
made to the advancement of the medical field and science
in general, we have traditionally not fared well when it
comes to funding. In 2016, the combined surgical specialties
received the fifth highest total dollars in National Institutes
of Health (NIH) awards, behind all of the other major medical disciplines, including internal medicine, pediatrics, and
psychiatry, as well as microbiology/immunology.
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federal funding for biomedical research in the U.S. comes
through the NIH, and after a steady rise in NIH appropriations in the 1990s, during the last decade, the NIH budget
has suffered significant reductions. In fact, the NIH budget,
adjusted for inflation, has decreased by more than 19 percent
since 1995. Since the NIH budget directly correlates with
the department's ability to fund investigators, the grant
application success rate has fallen by more than 33 percent
in that same period,
34 with the brunt of that decline falling
on new investigators,
35 leading to a reduced ability for young
surgeons to pursue careers as surgeon-scientists.
However, federal funding of biomedical research has
continued to garner bipartisan support, as evidenced by
the nearly unanimous passage of the 21st Century Cures
Act in 2016.36 This legislative measure provided an extra
$4.8 billion in funding for the NIH, $1.8 billion of which was
dedicated to cancer research. Although the political landscape at present is uncertain, the call to increase funding for
biomedical research is widely supported by scientists, professional organizations such as the ACS, and the lay public.
This consensus exemplifies how the work of surgeon-scientists and surgeon-advocates often intersect.
Interestingly, a recent study of the members of the Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University
Surgeons revealed that funding constraints are not the biggest perceived barrier to surgeon participation in research.
While 22 percent of more than 1,000 surveyed surgeons
indicated that the NIH pay line is too restrictive, most surgeons suggested that clinical and administrative duties and
a desire to maintain a work-life balance were the biggest
deterrents to their participation. Surgeons cite these same
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Surgical leadership and political advocacy. Bull Am
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28. Masiakos PT. Advocating for state injury
prevention laws. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2011; 96( 2): 31-35.
Available at: facs.org/~/media/files/publications/
bulletin/2011/ 2011%20february%20bulletin.ashx.
Accessed May 31, 2017.
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firearm injury prevention plan. Ann Surg. April 19,
2017 [Epub ahead of print].
30. Cochran A. We can't wait. Blog: Life in the Wild
West: Thoughts from an academic burn surgeon/
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31, 2017.
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California: A case study of successful surgeon
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successful-surgeon-advocacy/. Accessed May 31, 2017.
32. American College of Surgeons. Leadership and
Advocacy Summit 2017. Available at: facs.org/
advocacy/participate/summit. Accessed May 31, 2017.
33. Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research—Ranking
tables of NIH funding to U.S. medical schools in 2016.
Available at: www.brimr.org/NIH_Awards/2016/
NIH_Awards_2016.htm. Accessed May 31, 2017.
34. Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology (FASEB)–NIH Research Funding Trends.
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Funding-Trends.aspx. Accessed May 31, 2017.
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Extramural Research. More data on age and the
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all/2015/03/25/age-of-investigator/. Accessed May 31,
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In this week's spotlight I would like to discuss the power of words. In an earlier article I have discussed words as slicers and dicers—reflecting on one of my old modified sayings, "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will slice and dice me."
Slice and Dice
When we think of hurtful words, we usually think of their emotional toll. How nasty words said in the past feel—then and sometimes still today. The emotional sting from some words can last a lifetime, but setting that aside for a moment, do you know what words can do to the brain?
Did you know that stress can literally shrink neurons? Think about that for a moment, what is stress but they way we interpret our interaction with the environment we live in. In other words, it's a mental thing that is usually accompanied by a verbal description—painting a vivid picture of our stress. We talk to ourselves with words that describe but also interpret our situation. Our boss is unbelievably difficult, the heat is horrible, the traffic just wants to make me shout at someone, and so forth. In other words, our internal verbal description defines our stress and this in turn perpetuates our belief that the stress is due to an outside influence and not a product of our own interpretation.
Stress Shrinks Neurons
The fact is, stress is different for different people depending on their unique interpretations. For one person, jumping out of an airplane would be unmanageably stressful and for another great fun. For one person, doing the best we can in heavy traffic might mean playing music we love or an audio book, and for another it is a dreaded event. We spin the events in our life and in so doing, have some control over whether we allow them to stress us. We all know stress is unhealthy, but thanks to the research at Stanford University, we now also know that it damages our brain.
Stress leads to a build up of glucocorticoids. Quoting from the Stanford press release, "Glucocorticoids can cause rats' brain cells to shrivel, as the dendrite branches that they use to communicate with other neurons wither away. Prolonged exposure can kill the neurons or make them vulnerable to destruction during a brain injury or stroke."1
Gratitude Changes Brain Structure
Now think about another aspect of that ever-present dialog going on in your head. How much of your self-talk is gratitude oriented? How much is blame or victim role oriented? Do you wake up in the morning grateful for another day? Or is "Thank God it's Friday" a wishful part of your self-talk? Do you look forward to your day or is it a ritual you must endure?
Gratitude has been shown to change "the molecular structure of the brain, keeping gray matter functioning, and making us healthier and happier."2 Simply by changing the way we talk to ourselves, by beginning each morning with a "Thank you, thank you, thank you," can not just change your expectation but alter the structure of your brain.
Words Can Change Gene Expression
Did you know that a single word has the power to change your gene expression? Quoting from Therese J. Borchard, Editor of PsychCentral, reviewing the work of Andrew Newberg, M.D. and Mark Robert Waldman, "Positive words, such as 'peace' and 'love,' can alter the expression of genes, strengthening areas in our frontal lobes and promoting the brain's cognitive functioning…[whereas] a single negative word can increase the activity in our amygdala (the fear center of the brain). This releases dozens of stress-producing hormones and neurotransmitters, which in turn interrupts our brains' functioning."3
Do you know what the most dangerous word in our world seems to be? Try this one:
If I were to put you into an fMRI scanner—a huge donut-shaped magnet that can take a video of the neural changes happening in your brain—and flash the word "NO" for less than one second, you'd see a sudden release of dozens of stress-producing hormones and neurotransmitters. These chemicals immediately interrupt the normal functioning of your brain, impairing logic, reason, language processing, and communication.
In fact, just seeing a list of negative words for a few seconds will make a highly anxious or depressed person feel worse, and the more you ruminate on them, the more you can actually damage key structures that regulate your memory, feelings, and emotions. You'll disrupt your sleep, your appetite, and your ability to experience long-term happiness and satisfaction.
If you vocalize your negativity, or even slightly frown when you say "no," more stress chemicals will be released, not only in your brain, but in the listener's brain as well. The listener will experience increased anxiety and irritability, thus undermining cooperation and trust. In fact, just hanging around negative people will make you more prejudiced toward others!4
The bottom line is obvious. Be kind to yourself. Choose to be grateful. Choose to treat yourself kindly with positive words. Choose to treat other with positive words. Think of your language, both in your head and out of your mouth, as potentially a helpful vaccine or a contaminating virus.
We created our InnerTalk programs to assist you in rewriting the negative stream of self-talk, converting it into positive life supporting inner talk. If you experience negative self-talk, then InnerTalk can help you turn the old negative no-don't programming into a positive self-supporting stream of consciousness. However you do it, do remember, the words you think have as much or more power than the words you speak, especially on you!
Thanks for the read and as always, I welcome your feedback.
Eldon Taylor
Provocative Enlightenment
NY Time Bestselling Author of Choices and Illusions
- Sapolsky, R. 1996. "New studies of human brains show stress may shrink neurons." Stanford News Service.
- Walia, A. 2019. "Scientists Show How Gratitude Literally Alters The Human Heart & Molecular Structure Of The Brain." Collective Evolution. February 14, 2019.
- Borchard, T. 2019. "Words Can Change Your Brain."PsychCentral. May 27, 2019.
- Newberg, A. & Waldman, M. 2012. "The Most Dangerous Word in the World." Psychology Today.August 1, 2012.


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Join Daila Ojeda and the Rockbusters team in Spain at some of the world's best sport climbing venues. During this trip you will receive Daila Ojeda's tailored coaching and have a unique opportunity to observe her flawless technique. Daila is one of the most accomplished female climbers, known for frequent ascents of sport routes up to f8c level. Benefitting from Daila's experience and expertise, you will make a leap in climbing progression while enjoying the informal, fun atmosphere of this trip.
The aim of this trip is to maximise your time on the rock and progress your performance by enhancing your climbing technique and improving your mental game. This camp will be especially useful for climbers who have plateaued at a certain level and are struggling to make the leap into harder grades. Learning from one of the world's best sport climbers is a unique opportunity to speed up your climbing progression.
Daila Ojeda is known not only for her extremely difficult ascents in Catalonia, but also for her inspirational attitude and psyche. Although pro climbers rarely can contribute their time to coaching, Daila loves giving back to the community by running courses and workshops. In collaboration with Rockbusters, she has led many great trips and helped lots of climbers reach the next level in their climbing.
Minimum of 3 participants. In other case we will offer different trip/camp in same or higher value or issue full refund.
This trip runs in the traditional Rockbusters masterclass format. This means that you will bring the psych and the desire to push yourself, and our pro-climber coach will provide you with the tools necessary to succeed. After just one week of coaching you will not only know much more about physical and psychological climbing techniques, but will also have practiced them on the rock.
Because of the intense nature of this trip, we recommend it only for extremely motivated climbers who are confident in leading f6a and above. Thanks to small groups we can accommodate the needs of climbers at various levels up to f8.
During the course of the trip we will focus on balance and movement on steep terrain. We will practice efficient footwork and learn to find the best rests. You will get to practice knee drops, heel and toe hooks, as well as dynamic, dead-point moves in order to save as much energy as possible and climb harder than ever.
To maximise your progression, most of the time will be spent of the rock, with brief theoretical talks delivered by Daila on an ad-hoc basis. Every year, the participants in our pro-climber coached trips experience spectacular leaps in their climbing progression, so expect nothing less!
What to expect?
After meeting Daila and the Rockbusters team, we'll discuss your goals and choose the most suitable crag for the group. Then we'll get started on the rock, where you'll be spending plenty of time.... Learning will consist of short workshops, between climbing routes and practicing the moves.
During the week we'll move through and focus on:
Balance and movement on steep and overhanging terrain. Specifically footwork, flow and efficient rests.
Overhangs – covering a wide range of techniques, saving energy on steeper rock, dynamic moves and sequences, knee drops, heel and toe hooks.
On-sighting and red-pointing – ethos, attitude and techniques to take you into the higher grades.
One or two days of bouldering if possible
Intro into trad climbing, proper placement of your gear, building anchors, ... if possible
This is a unique opportunity to climb with Dalia Ojeda and benefit from her experience and passion for climbing. So why not join the Rockbuster's team on our Advanced Climbing Camp to push your climbing to the next level.
Wake up, have a relaxing breakfast, coffee in local bakery. We will meet up at 10am to discuss the plan for the day so make sure you are ready to go!8 – 10am
All aboard! We pack into the cars and head off to the crag.
Jump on some warm up climbs and start getting your body moving. Look up for some challenges for the day and figure out the beta. Of course there is always time for some cool coaching.11am - 2pm
Lunchtime! Pull out your packed lunch and relax on Spanish sun with great Siurana/Margalef views. This is also a good time to snap some photos.
Back to climbing. Using what you learned in the morning, and our individualized coaching, start nailing the projects down.2.30 - 6pm
Time to relax with a well-earned beer from one of the local climbing bars. We will re-group, discuss the highlights from the day and what the focus will be tomorrow.
Pour yourself some Greeks wine/beer and get something to eat. Who knows where the night will lead…7pm
There are no rules but most of us will be in bad this time!
We gonna be accommodated in private house rented by Daila in Leonidio. Shared rooms.
Upon arrival you can stop in store to shop for breakfast and lunch food for the week. There is refrigerator in the hostel, and there are shops in Leonidio to replenish supplies.
There are plenty restaurants and bars in Leonidio to have dinner. Communal dinners can be organized if required.
We provide all the gear, but you will need to bring your own reasonably tight climbing shoes and harness. We have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own. We strongly suggest bringing a down jacket, a hat, a rain jacket, a pair of comfortable approach shoes, head lamp, sleeping bag, and a backpack big enough for carrying lunch and gear to the crag.
- Individualized coaching
- Climbing safety equipment & gear
- Airport pick up and drop off are organized by shared rental cars FREE of CHARGE
- Transportation between crags FREE of CHARGE
- Accommodation FREE of CHARGE
- Transportation to Spain
- Travel & climbing insurance
- Food & drinks (group dinner can be purchased for €15 per meal)


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Yesterday the Alpaca's were attacked in Montara. A dog got loose from it's owner and jumped the fence and viciously attacked them. I understand two of them were injured.It seems to be a constant problem in our town of dogs getting loose and injuring animals or people. I started a petition in response to an earlier vicious dog attack that you can find here on Coastsider. It was banned on Nextdoor. Over a hundred people have signed it.
Last word is the dog is down by Devils Slide.


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Jive will sync accounts managed by both SAML SSO and LDAP, although the details of how these synchronizing processes work is different between the two implementations. This document aims to define the high level differences between the two implemenations.
Verified for versions Jive Custom 6, 7, 8
Automatic Sync
- SAML SSO does not have a nightly sync
- LDAP can be scheduled to run daily. This can be configured through the system property spring.userDataSynchronizationTask.cronExpression
Automatically Disabling accounts
- SAML SSO cannot disable accounts
- LDAP can disable
- by attribute name and value
- all users not found in the user search filter directory during sync
Automatically Enabling accounts
- SAML SSO can re-enable accounts
- LDAP: Jive Custom 6 or older: Does not re-enable disabled Jive accounts
- LDAP: Jive Custom 7 to 7.0.2: Will re-enable disabled Jive accounts on login only
- LDAP: Jive Custom 7.0.3 and newer: Will re-enable accounts on login and nightly sync
Auto-provisioning accounts
- SAML SSO can only auto-provision when new users first attempt login
- LDAP can auto-provision on a nightly basis without user interaction
Syncing user profiles
- SAML SSO can sync user profiles but only when users log in
- LDAP can sync profiles on a nightly basis without user interaction
Permission Group sync
- Both SAML SSO and LDAP allow for group syncing at login
- An LDAP configuration is required for synchronizing groups in bulk outside of authentication.
- This is not enabled by default
- This is not encouraged because it's often not necessary and can require significant resources
- Enable by setting the cron expression and optionally the skew (the window of time in milliseconds since a time defined by the cron expression in which the sync task will start) with Jive properties and then restart:
- spring.ldapGroupManagerImpl.syncTaskCronExpression = "0 0 0 * * ?"
- spring.ldapGroupManagerImpl.syncTaskSkew = "300000"
Manager Relationships
- SAML SSO doesn't sync relationships
- LDAP can sync manager relationships via the Manager Field
Profile images
- SAML SSO doesn't sync profile images
- LDAP can sync profile photos via the Photo Field (must be jpg or png)


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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of pretty much nothing at all... Welcome to the world of Dispatch/Argus columnist Shane Brown. Check out all of Shane's archived weekly columns plus assorted fodder on life & pop culture. Hang out, comment, stay a bit. If not, no biggie. We know there are lots of naked people to go look at on this internet thingajig.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
COLUMN: RIP QC-Leader
It's a good thing Boyz II Men released that song, 'cause I stink at the sappy stuff. But today, the sappy stuff is sadly an obligation of sorts.
You're holding in your hand the very last issue of the QC-Leader. The closure came as a bit of a shock to us all, but given the current state of the economy, I suppose it's not particularly surprising. Still, it's almost like a death in the family.
I was an unemployed college grad in 1995, and I'll admit it, kind of a mess. I'd been supporting myself by DJ'ing at a night club on the weekends, but the club had just gone belly-up and I was completely jobless and reasonably helpless. That was when I bumped into an old friend, Nikki Zeger, who told me about an opening in her department -- selling classified ads for the Moline Dispatch Publishing Co.
"Ohh, I doubt I'd be any good at that," I remember telling her. My only sales experience up to that point was working behind the counter at a record store, and I'd been canned from there after forgetting to lock the place up one night. But Nikki assured me that it was a fun and relatively easy gig, and I figured it'd be a temporary way to pay the bills while I sorted out my life.
Well, apparantly I was the only sane person to apply, because I somehow got the job. Thirteen years later, I'm still at that "temporary" job. Once I realized what a great company I had lucked into, suddenly that desk chair started getting pretty doggone comfy. Still, there was something missing.
Word had eventually gotten around the office about my unhealthy obsession with pop culture, and thusly I'd been called upon to write a few entertainment articles for the paper. It was fun, but nobody knew my REAL passion. I wanted a column. I wanted a column SOOOO bad. Each week, I would read our columnists with an envy and jealously almost criminal. Eventually, I figured I had two choices.
(1) Kill current columnists Sean Leary or Johnny Marx. This seemed impractical, plus I'd kinda miss the dorks. Besides, I pass out when I see blood, so I think I'd be a sucky murderer. Ergo, I settled on (2): Inundate our editors with sample columns and pleas.
I'd done this two or three times to no avail. Each time, I was told that they liked my stuff, but it just wasn't the right time or right fit. I'd resigned myself to despondency when the great Russ Scott asked me if I'd ever tried submitting anything to the Leader.
Wow, I'd never really thought of that. To a Rock Islander like me, the Leader was kind of the forgotten stepchild of our family of newspapers. It was a great publication, don't get me wrong, but it only came out to Iowa -- and only once a week. Surely they had a crowded pool of material to draw from every issue, right? Still, I fired off a couple sample columns regardless. Two hours later, the call came.
"So," said the voice of Leader editor Michael Romkey, "Can you start this week?"
And for that week and the 204 that have followed, it's been my pleasure and honor to come into your homes. Why ANYONE would care about the ramblings of a hopeless slacker is still beyond me, but I've been truly humbled by your support over the years -- even YOU, crazy cat lady who writes me all the time. My only hope is that maybe I got to serve as a momentary distraction to the suckier bits of life.
And now its time to put the old girl to bed. It turns out that the only thing more expensive than a gallon of gas these days is, apparantly, newsprint ink, which has risen in price some 35% this year alone. Seriously. Look at your hands right now. See that ink smudge? Your thumb's now worth, like, $1.40. That kind of a price hike just makes it impossible to effectively circulate a free paper every week.
Some people point to the internet as the downfall of the newspaper industry. I think that's a load of hooey. While it's true that even I get most of my national news online, there will ALWAYS be a need for local news and a guide for community events, and there will ALWAYS be businesses that need to advertise their products to the local market. Advancing technologies aren't spelling the end of our business, just a new way to DO that business. The future might be different, but it IS still bright.
In the meantime, though, we are losing a dear friend in the Leader. I hope you've enjoyed reading it as much as we've enjoyed putting it out every week. For those of you who can, I strongly encourage you to call up and get an affordable subscription to the Dispatch or Rock Island Argus, where I'll continue to amuse/annoy you every Sunday. If not, check us out online and say hi every once in a while.
I leave you with the Beatles, who once said, "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make," even though I have NO idea what that's supposed to mean. Still, it's appropriately sappy. I think.
The Leader is dead. Long live the Leader!
Posted by -shane- at 10/22/2008
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aw, huge bummer! I live in Iowa & your column was always the highlight of the Leader for me. Hope you continue to blog.
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Coconut oil diet
Coconut oil diet
Coconut oil diet
If the humble coconut makes you think of tropical islands, warm seas, and swaying palms, you're probably not the only one. Coconuts have long been associated with lazy long holidays, and drinks decorated with tropical fruit and little umbrellas. But what might be particularly interesting is that coconut oil, and other products such as coconut water and milk, may have a number of health benefits.
First - A Short History Of The Coconut
Coconut has long been a staple in traditional societies in tropical regions. All parts of the coconut were used - the flesh, oil, and liquid in the diet, and the fibrous parts were even used in furnishings. You could say that the coconut formed more than just a foodstuff, but was an integral part of the culture.
Meanwhile, in the western world, with the industrial revolution came a reduction in dietary animal fats and an increase in plant and seed oils. This meant worldwide there was a high demand for coconut oil from tropical plantations. The oil from the coconut has been used in many western food products - usually after being heated, processed, refined and bleached, rather than in its natural state.
During the 20th century, laboratory tests showed that coconut oil in diet increased cholesterol levels in the blood. As a result of this, coconut oil was declared an unhealthy fat, particularly for those considered to be at high risk of heart disease. This was based on the premise that coconut oil is a saturated fat, much like animal fats such as butter and lard.
At the same time though, there were scientists who challenged these findings, and more recent studies have revealed another picture regarding the use of this tropical oil.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is unusual among the plant oils in that it is about 90% saturated - meaning that a large majority of its fatty acid chains are saturated. The term 'saturated' basically means that each carbon atom in a chain has two hydrogens attached to it. In other words it is saturated with hydrogen - which causes it to solidify at cool temperatures rather than remain liquid like mono and poly-unsaturated oils.
Coconut oil is also unusual among saturated fats in that it contains a lot of medium-length fatty acids. These 'smaller fats' are less readily converted to body fat than longer-chain fats. The oil also contains compounds that give it antioxidant potential, and lauric acid which has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
Potential Benefits Of Coconut Oil
Saturated fats have been shown to increase cholesterol levels. However, recent studies have shown that while coconut oil is saturated, its effect on blood cholesterol is fairly positive. For instance, in some studies, coconut oil appeared to increase the level of HDL or good cholesterol, which helps to mop up and remove harmful LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Some studies indicate that medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) can preserve insulin sensitivity. This means a fat such as coconut oil may help improve glucose tolerance and provide a benefit for people with Type 2 diabetes.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that dietary medium-chain fatty acids were beneficial for enhancing weight loss when compared with olive oil. This is likely due to the fact that MCFAs are easier to burn and less likely to be stored as body fat than longer-chain fats.
Research indicates coconut oil may have a protective effect on the brain, antioxidant and anti-bacterial / anti-viral actions, and may assist with digestion.
Why The Change From Before?
Former laboratory studies conducted on coconut oil were usually done using the refined varieties. When coconut oil is heated and processed, its properties change, causing its unhealthy trans-fat content to increase. More recent studies have been done using unprocessed oils.
Other Coconut Products
It's not just coconut oil that has potential health benefits either. Coconut water, and coconut milk and cream, are also popular dietary additions. Coconut water (the liquid from the centre of coconuts) contains easily digested carbohydrates and electrolytes, and is high in potassium. Coconut milk and cream are extracted from grated coconut flesh, and have an almost luxurious texture which adds richness and depth to curries and desserts. As coconuts contain vitamins B, C and E, and minerals such as calcium and selenium, coconut milk is a nutritious product.
Is Coconut A Superfood?
The short answer is no. While coconut oil and other products can be healthful additions to the western diet, being good for you doesn't mean you should consume copious quantities of them. As for any food item, coconut products should be used in moderation and as part of healthy balanced diet , and in conjunction with other healthy fats such as olive oil.
It's important to be aware that coconut products can be quite high in calories. Also, if you have high cholesterol, you should consult with your doctor before using coconut oil.
Using Coconut
Coconut oil may be substituted for butter in some baking recipes, added in small amounts to smoothies, or heated for sautéing and frying. Make sure to use unrefined virgin oil.
Coconut milk can be added to curries and smoothies and used to make vegan desserts such as custards and ice-cream.
Coconut water can be used as a substitute for sugary drinks and sports drinks.
While not a superfood, coconut oil can be beneficial, and can be easily incorporated into your diet. In moderation, of course!


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Keto Resource
The preparation of complex carbohydrates has emerged as a major focus in synthetic organic chemistry, and this is no doubt a result of the growing awareness of the many important roles of this class of molecules in biology [1]. Perhaps the most important reaction in the chemical synthesis of carbohydrates is the formation of the glycosidic bond, for this is the primary means for the controlled assembly of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates from monosaccharide precursors. Thus a variety of methods have been developed to effect the glycosylation process. Much of the effort has focused on the general coupling strategy outlined in Scheme 1 [2]. In this strategy, one begins with a carbohydrate coupling partner (1), which is subjected to initial derivatization whereby the anomeric substituent is transformed into a latent leaving group (LG). The resulting intermediate 2, or glycosyl donor, is typically isolated, and in a second step the anomeric leaving group is activated with an appropriate glycosylation promoter or catalyst. This process usually takes place in the presence of a nucleophilic glycosyl acceptor (Nu-H), which undergoes an effective displacement of the leaving group to form the anomeric bond in the product gly-coside (3). Within the last century, a variety of leaving groups have been developed for the generation of various glycosyl donors that can undergo efficient coupling in the second step. Some of these are listed in Scheme 1, and all have proven to be useful to some extent in complex carbohydrate synthesis [2].
A far less developed strategy for glycosidic bond formation is a direct dehy-drative coupling procedure in which one begins with a 1-hydroxy carbohydrate (1)
R = protective group LG = latent leaving group Nu-H = nudeophilic glycosyl acceptor
Scheme 1 Traditional glycosylation strategies [2].
R = protective group LG = latent leaving group Nu-H = nudeophilic glycosyl acceptor
Scheme 1 Traditional glycosylation strategies [2].
as the glycosyl donor (Scheme 2). This approach offers a complementary if not more efficient strategy for glycosylation in that a distinct anomeric derivatization step to generate an isolable glycosyl donor 2 is obviated. As such, all the operations of anomeric derivatization, activation, and bond formation are combined into a one-pot procedure. Despite its potential advantages, however, this strategy has not been extensively employed in complex oligosaccharide synthesis. The establishment of a viable synthetic method calls for the overcoming of such inherent difficulties associated with this approach as the reversibility of the process and the propensity for hemiacetal self-coupling, in addition to the common glycosylation obstacles such as coupling efficiency and high anomeric stereoselectivity. This chapter summarizes recent advances in the development of nonenzymatic direct dehydrative glycosyla-tions with 1-hydroxy glycosyl donors.
The concept of direct dehydrative glycosylation is not a new one. One of the earliest glycosylation methods is the Fischer procedure [3], currently adopted for preparation of simple glycosides (Scheme 3). In this process an unprotected monosaccharide (4) is treated with an excess of an alkyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst, resulting in the net loss of water and substitution at the anomeric position by the alcohol acceptor. Usually a desiccant is not present in this hemiacetal-to-acetal exchange process; as a result, the equilibrium can favor the formation of the glycoside product 5 only through the use of a large excess of the alcohol acceptor (typically employed as the reaction solvent or cosolvent). In the original glycosyla-tion procedure, HCl was used as the acid catalyst, with the coupling event usually proceeding at elevated temperatures. Over the years, a number of other Br0nsted acid catalysts have been found to be effective in this process, including various inorganic and sulfonic acids [4,5] as well as acidic resins [6]. In addition, a host of Lewis acid catalysts have been employed [7], giving rise to substrate-specific variants of the Fischer protocol. In fact, with selected Lewis acid promoters such as FeCl3
Scheme 2 Direct dehydrative glycosylations.
Scheme 2 Direct dehydrative glycosylations.
Scheme 3 Fischer glycosylation [3]. R = methyl, ethyl, «-propyl, ¡-propyl, amyl, allyl, benzyl, etc.
[8], it is possible to favor the formation of the kinetic furanoside product over the thermodynamically more stable pyranoside adducts [9]. While it is not the goal of this section of the chapter to present a comprehensive summary of Fischer glyco-sylation methods, it is worth emphasizing that this protocol and its variants have, over the last century, remained one of the most popular methods for the preparation of simple alkyl glycosides. Indeed, this venerable method, with its simplicity and versatility, has frequently been chosen as the starting point for the preparation of Cl-protected monosaccharide building blocks for complex molecule syntheses.
Despite the widespread use of the Fischer method, it has yet to be shown to be effective in the controlled assembly of complex oligosaccharides. Because of the acidic medium under which the acetal exchange process occurs, only simple alcohols devoid of acid-labile functionality are employed as glycosyl acceptors. Moreover, the necessity of a large excess of acceptor to favor equilibrium formation of glycoside 5 precludes the use of complex or valuable molecules as nucleophilic acceptors. Typically the preparation of oligosaccharides by modified Fischer protocols has been limited to the preparation of carbohydrate oligomers of varying size and complexity [10,11].
To establish a method for controlled glycosylation with 1-hydroxy carbohydrates, mild dehydrative coupling conditions are required that favor the cross-condensation of distinct hemiacetal donor and nucleophilic acceptor substrates. One approach toward this end is to employ a set of reagents that can rapidly and completely activate the C1-hydroxyl functionality in 1 to generate, in situ, a highly reactive intermediate that incorporates a transient leaving group at the anomeric position. The requirement for rapid activation of the anomeric hydroxyl is obviously necessary to minimize the extent of hemiacetal self-condensation, and the in situ formation of an extremely potent leaving group at C1 would allow for facile gly-cosidic bond construction with a nucleophilic acceptor without the need for isolation of an intermediate glycosyl donor.
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Whether you're going for a quick dirt road drive, or heading to Moab for some serious off-roading, the gas bag is a great addition to any 4×4 vehicle to give you some extra mileage on the trails.
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Jill W. Googe
3rd & 4th Grade EIP Teacher
Red hall Room #401
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What is EIP?
Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a support program that serves students who are not reaching or maintaining grade level standards in the area(s) of Math or Reading. EIP provides additional resources to aid students in obtaining the necessary academic skills in order to reach grade level performance in the shortest time possible.
EIP is NOT... Special Education.
EIP services do NOT carry over from year to year. Unlike Special Education or Horizons, students are not automatically in the program each year.
EIP is NOT a permanent class. Students will exit the program as academic success is reached.
EIP does NOT take the place of regular classroom instruction. It is offered in addition to regular classroom Reading and/or Math instruction.
EIP teachers do NOT give grades to students. Students remain in classes for content classes and exit for additional support after classroom instruction is provided.
My name is Jill Googe. I am married to Mike Googe, and I have two sons. Carson is 21 and Hayden is 18. I am originally from Cedartown and have been teaching for the Polk School system for 24 years with experience teaching Kindergarten, first grade, second grade and forth grade. I worked at Cherokee Elementary for 20 years and began working at Youngs Grove Elementary in 2010 when the school opened. I attended University of West Georgia and have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
I am the EIP teacher for first and second grade. EIP is one of Georgia's educational initiatives to improve student learning. The primary goal of this program is to offer immediate and direct assistance to help students achieve academic success at their grade level. If you would like to learn more about the EIP program please contact me or use the link below to read more about the program from the Georgia Deparment of Education's webpage http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_services.aspx?PageReq=CIServEip.


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Expect a few "guest beers" through January
In addition to our own beers, we are currently offering a few guest beers in an effort to "deepen" the beer bench – which is a little light due to some recent brewery improvements. We expect to include guest beers throughout the month of January. Our new boiler is installed and currently in operation, but the several weeks we were without a boiler left us with a relative "beer shortage" – which we intend to temporarily offset with the addition of guest brews. Keep in mind that when we say house beer "shortage" we just mean that we temporarily have fewer house beers on tap than we normally do. We will chose guest beers from day to day that compliment the house beer line-up. As a courtesy to our awesome customers we are offering all guest beers at comparable "house beer" prices (including special pricing like "$2.50 Tuesdays" and "Hoppy Hour").


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Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Guide
Find out about halibut, trout and salmon fishing in Ketchikan Alaska
Also see Alaska fishing locations, Alaska salmon fishing and halibut fishing in Alaska
Ketchikan Alaska fishing is ideal for both fresh and saltwater fishing opportunities. Fish species found in Ketchikan include steelhead trout, rainbow trout and halibut. But by far, Ketchikan Alaska fishing is best known for salmon. In fact, Ketchikan is commonly called the Salmon Capital of Alaska.
All five types
of Pacific salmon (including kings
and sockeyes) can be found in the area. Each year, large
numbers of Alaskan salmon pass through the waters surrounding the
area on their way to
spawning grounds. This makes Ketchikan Alaska fishing pretty
unique because it gives anglers a prime opportunity to catch
these stream-bound fish.
Fishermen will find that it's easy to get started fishing in Ketchikan.
Day visitors to Ketchikan can rent fishing poles and fish from the
Creek Street Bridge or Mountain Point. Several fishing
guide companies operate
halibut and salmon fishing trips from Ketchikan.
Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island and includes the areas of Prince of Wales Island and largely uninhabited Gravina Island. Between the many creeks, rivers, lakes, inlets and bays in the area of Alaska, anglers will find one of a kind fishing experiences. Interested fishermen can view and learn about king and silver salmon at the Deer Mountain Hatchery. Salmon come back to the hatchery each year to spawn. When too many fish return the state allows locals to do dipnet fishing in Ketchikan Creek.
Ketchikan Alaska Fishing History
Fishing in Ketchikan Alaska goes all the way back to the fishing camps of Tlingit natives and the commercial fishing industry that boomed in the early 1900's. One of the first salmon canneries in Alaska was built in Ketchikan in 1885 and in the 1930's there were 7 canneries in operation. Throughout the early 1900's, salmon fishing flourished and was a big business in Ketchikan. Unfortunately, overfishing led to the depletion of salmon stock and the fishing industry crashed in the 1940's. Today the fish population has recovered and Ketchikan is again a bountiful fishing spot.
Getting to Ketchikan
Travelers can reach Ketchikan by air and by ferry. The Alaskan Marine Highway System provides ferry service into Ketchikan from Prince Rupert, Canada and Bellingham, Washington. Flights to Ketchikan from Juneau, Wrangell, Sitka, Petersburg, Anchorage and Seattle are readily available through Alaska Airlines. Air taxi operators offer service into Ketchikan from several Alaskan cities. Ketchikan is also a frequent stop on many Alaska cruise itineraries and a popular spot for Alaska cruise fishing.
Ketchikan's Weather
Fishermen will find that the weather in Ketchikan requires raingear nearly every day. Ketchikan is one of the wettest areas in Alaska with about 156 inches of rain annually. Frequent rainfall aside, the weather in Ketchikan is fairly comfortable. Summer temperatures average from the middle 40's to the middle 60's. Typical winter temperatures are from the high 20's through the low 40's.


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Open Air Cinema - The Lion KingDistance from the centre of Kingsbridge: 7.8 miles 3:30 pm
Watch the 2019 remake of The Lion King on the beach. Tarquin's Cornish Gin + Franklin & Sons are delighted to invite you to our summer cinema club at the stunning Blackpool Sands. Enjoy a premium Gin & Tonic and immerse yourself in an outdoor cinema experience like no other in Devon.
Doors open: 15:30 / Film starts: 16:30 / Film ends: 18:28
Upgrade and purchase a seated ticket, our friends at Tarquin's and Franklins are providing everyone that upgrades a free Gin and Tonic (or soft drink) as well as really comfortable deckchairs.
For standard ticket holders, feel free to bring your own chair, beanbag or blankets. Hot food, hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks will be available to purchase on site from Venus Cafe, picnics are also permitted.
All our shows are ticket only events and usually sell out, we strongly recommend securing your space with an advance ticket as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All available tickets are listed subject to location and event capacity, no additional tickets will be released.


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