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Skiing Utah's Tushar Mountains
Strap on the skis and glide across wind-sculpted snow into alpine solitude.
A bitter cold evening was descending as we broke through timberline and skied up into the alpine tundra of southern Utah's Tushar Mountains. Our legs disappeared into a ground blizzard, constellations twinkled frantically overhead, and freezing wind pounded our backs. Who'd want to be anywhere else?
The tailwind gales blew us through the pass and dropped us onto the leeward side, where we made camp in a sheltered grove of lodgepole pines. Soon we were peering from deep within our cozy sleeping cocoons, watching a half-mile veil of moonlit spin-drift trail from Mt. Holly.
The next morning broke brilliant and calm. We skied across wind-sculpted snow that looked like a sea frozen in mid-hurricane, and we hiked tundra scoured jet-stream clean. As we neared the summit of Mt. Holly, several snow mounds (mountain goats) stood up and trotted along the ridge. The absence of surrounding tracks told us that the shaggy herd had slept on the peak, completely exposed to sub-zero temperatures and 80-mph winds.
Despite such magnificence, this corner of the Fishlake National Forest in southwest Utah sees little backcountry use in any season. The Tushar (TUSH-er) Range runs north from Utah Highway 153 for 20 alpine miles, from Mt. Holly through Mt. Belknap at the northern end. Along the way, the Tushars top out at Delano Peak, a suitable weekend skiing destination at 12,173 feet elevation. From its summit, you can see Belknap's southern couloir in the distance beckoning to telemarkers.
Ski conditions vary from freeze-dried gravel to excellent spring corn snow, depending on the vagaries of the post-storm winds that often rake the southwestern mountain ranges.
Contact Information:
Fishlake National Forest
Beaver Ranger District
Box E
Beaver, UT 84713
The Tushar Mountains are located on the southern end of the Wasatch Plateau in southern Utah. Las Vegas and Salt Lake City are each four hours away. Nearby towns include Beaver to the west, Junction to the southeast, and Marysvale to the east. For more information on the surrounding area, call 801/438-5384.
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Getting There:
From Interstate 15 at the town of Beaver, take Utah Highway 153 (closed in winter) up Beaver Canyon to the trailhead at Elk Meadows Resort.
Seasonal Information:
There's ample snow December through mid-May, with warmer and more stable avalanche conditions from mid-March on.
Summer temperatures range from the 40s to the 70s.
Rugged, forested canyons drape east and west from the crest of the range. These areas are populated by dense herds of mule deer and, consequently, well-fed cougars.
Within the past few years a small band of Rocky Mountain goats was transplanted to the Tushar Mountains. There is nothing more thrilling than seeing a goat and her kid perched high atop a windswept alpine crag.
There are also bears and mountain lions, although they don't make their presence as well known.
Contact park office for information.
Plant Life:
Much of the lower elevation land is covered with sagebrush, pinyon pine, and juniper trees. At higher elevations, meadows are interspersed with bands of aspen and conifer.
In summer, wildflowers vie for your attentions.
There are nine developed campgrounds of which two are suitable for large groups. Campgrounds are equipped with toilets, tables, grills, and pottable water and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Stays are limited to 14 days.
There are also many primitive sites throughout the area. Camping at dispersed sites is limited to 16 days.
Camping ranges from free to $8 per night.
Contact park office for information.
No backcountry permits are required, but you are requested to contact and leave your itinerary with Elk Meadows Ski Patrol, 801/438-5433.
Contact park office for information.
- As with all high mountain ski tours, winter camping and self-rescue skills are mandatory.
- High, open mountains capable of severe weather.
- The terrain is appropriate for intermediate skiers.
- Avalanche hazard is occasionally high, and there are no recorded avalanche forecasts available.
Leave No Trace:
- Pack in, pack out.
- The forest service prefers campers use fire rings.
All LNT guidelines apply.
USGS 7.5-min topos "Shelly Baldy Peak" (trailhead), "Delano Peak" (most of terrain), "Mt. Brigham" (N.E., approaches) cover the area.


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Canning is an ideal way to preserve foods that aren't suitable for dehydration (and even some that are). Often, canning is associated with Grandma's delicious raspberry preserves or her still-tastes-garden-fresh tomato sauce. However, the art of canning has come a long way, and a multitude of foods can be kept not only tasty, but nutritious, via processing them into cans for later consumption.
Another benefit of home canning is knowing exactly what's in the foods you can—which can't be said of canned goods you purchase at the market! With home canning, you can rest easy knowing that what comes out of the jar is exactly what you put into the jar, and that there isn't any questionable BPA-laden liner in the can you used to preserve your food. You did it all yourself, so there aren't any what-ifs to worry about.
Whether you're interested in canning food in order to feed your own family, or you're canning up homemade deliciousness to give as a long-lasting holiday gift, use this guide to get started. Making wholesome food that lasts a long time is easier than you think!
Types of home canning: water bath vs. pressure canning
There are two basic types of home canning: water bath canning and pressure canning.
Water bath canning can be done with only certain types of foods—those that are high in acid content—and as such, is somewhat limited in its scope.
Pressure canning allows the user to can up foods that are low in acid content, allowing for a broader range of foods to be preserved.
While water bath canning relies on the power of boiling water to seal up the jars being canned, pressure canning uses high-temperature steam to seal the jars. The higher temperature also prevents botulism toxin from living within the jars, meaning that you can safely can foods prone to botulism (like meats and green beans) with pressure canning—something that boiling water bath canning is unable to do.
Supplies you'll need for canning
Whether you're bathing in boiling water or using the power of pressure to can up food for later consumption, there are a few basic supplies that make things a lot easier. For both water bath and pressure canning, have the following items handy:
- Jars with lids and bands (I use Ball brand)
- The food to be canned (of course!)
- Several clean, dry dish towels
- A large cutting board
- A canning rack that fits your canner
- A jar lifter
Some items that aren't 100 percent necessary but make canning a quicker and easier experience are:
- A funnel (not necessary, but so useful for keeping tidy!)
- A thin, rubber spatula (so helpful for removing air bubbles prior to processing)
- A magnetic lid lifter for removing hot lids from simmering water with ease
- A few extra pots with hot water for holding jars and lids until processing time
Water bath canning supplies
Water bath canning can be done without having to go out and buy a special canner. Apart from the items listed above, all you'll need is a large Dutch oven or stock pot with a secure lid and a rack that fits snugly in the bottom. Even someone who has never canned before might already have the most important supplies in their cupboards!
Pressure canning supplies
If you're going the pressure canning route, you will need to purchase a pressure canner. You can get dial-gauge canners that are able to adjust pressure in a fine-tuning manner just by turning a pressure-controlling dial on the lid, or you can get a weighted-gauge canner that require the user to place small weights onto the canner's steam valve in order to regulate pressure during processing. Both types work quite well when it comes to food flavor, shelf life, and safety, but many beginners like the convenience of the dial-gauge.
Note: Please research canners carefully before making a purchase. Many people buy a canner only to have to return it to the retailer because the canner is not suitable for use on their stove. Most canners will work with gas ranges; however, if you have an electric range—be it coil burner or flat-top—do your due diligence to ensure that the canner you choose is compatible with your stove burner.
Once you've chosen your canning method and obtained your supplies, it's time to get canning!
Recommended Pressure Canners
|Flat Top
|Gas Top
|Coil Top
|Glass Top
|List Price
|All American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Canner
|Presto 16-Quart Aluminum Pressure Canner
|Presto 23-Quart Pressure Canner
|Granite Ware Pressure Canner, 20-Quart
Water bath canning basics
You've got your supplies, you've got your recipes, and you're ready to go—now what?
Follow recipes to the letter
Be steadfast about following recipes, and only use recipes that are tried-and-true for water bath canning. If you use a canner designed specifically for water bath canning, follow the instructions and cooking/processing times included with the device.
Use the rack in the bottom of the canner—always
Always use your canning rack in the bottom of your canner. This prevents breakage of jars (and thus, prevents wasted food) and also promotes getting a good, solid seal on your jars.
Use enough water
During your entire boiling time, water must cover your jars by one inch or more to ensure correct and safe processing. If at any time the water level falls below one inch, you may add more boiling water to the pot. Please note that if the water ceases to boil at any time, you must start your processing time fresh from the beginning—this is why it's important to use enough water to maintain a high enough water level during the whole processing time.
Pressure canning basics
Pressure canning is a slightly different beast from water bath canning, and it allows for more versatility as far as food types are concerned. If you want to can stews, soups, meats and beans, pressure canning is the way to go. Get everything together and get ready to can!
Follow all instructions carefully
Just as with water bathing, it's important to follow all instructions pertaining to your canner carefully. One missed step could mean safety risks, including botulism poisoning down the road. Follow all recommendations as outlined in the instruction manual for your canner and adhere closely to all recipes, making doubly sure they are suitable for foods to be canned.
Make sure to exhaust the canner completely before you begin the processing countdown
Although it's understandable to be eager to get underway, make sure you exhaust your pressure canner completely before you begin the timer for food processing. With my weighted-gauge canner, steam has to be flowing in a steady stream for 10 full minutes before I can place the weights and start the clock for processing. Steam typically erupts from the exhaust valve in fits and starts for several minutes before it begins a steady flow. Proper venting ensures a tight seal and food safety for pressure canning.
Do not open a canner that is still pressurized!
Make absolutely certain your canner is totally de-pressurized before unlocking the lid and opening it to remove processed jars. Most newer models feature a locking mechanism that will not allow the lid to open until all pressure has been released. However, if you're using an older model, you'll have to be responsible for waiting out the decompression time—usually at least 10-15 minutes.
Finishing touches for both methods
When you're done processing and it's time to remove the jars from the canner, remove them using a jar lifter to protect yourself from burns. Line a large cutting board with a dish towel and place the jars onto this surface to cool. Make sure the area you are cooling your jars is tucked away from any fans, open windows, or other sources of drafts, as this can cause problems like cracked jars and poor sealing, rendering the food unsafe to eat. Allow for an inch or so between jars to allow even air circulation. When a day (24 hours) has passed, test the seals by depressing the lids right in the middle. If there is no give, the seal is likely just as it ought to be! If it pops up and down, you may need to re-process the jars, as a popping lid indicates a bad seal. It may take some practice getting your method down and getting the seal just right, so don't lose heart if you have a few "poppers" at first! Just keep practicing and adjusting your method and you'll get good seals before you know it.
The canning FAQ
A lot of novice canners can feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available on canning that is out there on the internet and in self-published e-books on the topic (and often, the information is conflicting!). This can bring up a lot of questions. Here are some solid answers to some frequently asked questions about home canning:
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Some people swear that canned foods can keep for decades, while others will tell you they become unsafe after just a few months. I think the answer lies somewhere in between: a year from processing date is something of a "best by" date when it comes to flavor and nutritive value. However, canned foods won't instantly become inedible a year and a month after processing. Use your best judgment—if the food smells or looks "off," toss it out and reach for a "younger" can.
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Well, you could—but there's no guarantee it would be safe. The high-temperature environment of a pressure canner is needed to ensure that meats are processed safely, without risk of botulinum contamination. Some people say water bathing for three or more hours renders a good seal and eliminates bacteria, but boiling temperatures are not sufficient to kill off botulinum. If you want to can meats, the only established safe way to do so is with a pressure canner.
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It depends. Check the recipe to make sure that there are no "forbidden" ingredients (discussed below). You may be surprised to find out how similar an old family recipe for, say, vegetable beef soup, is to an approved-for-canning recipe provided by the canning experts. Do your research and can accordingly! If the old family recipe can't be canned, try freezing instead.
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Avoid canning up recipes using the following ingredients:
- Excessive fats and oils
- Dairy products or anything containing them (they will spoil even after being processed)
- Any thickeners (including pastas, grains, flours, starches, etc.)
- Lettuce, broccoli, artichoke, summer squash, avocados, bananas or any mashed vegetables (some of these are okay to pickle, though!)
- Eggs
- Duck meat or paste
- Any livers or giblets
- Any meats containing fillers
Your best bet is to use tried-and-true recipes specifically for foods to be canned. That way, you can avoid spoiling a whole batch of cans with just one "no-no" ingredient.
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Yeah: don't do it!
If you try to speed the cooling process, you could wind up with faulty seals and broken jars, thus defeating the purpose of canning altogether. Even something as seemingly innocuous as a draft from a window could lead to cracked jars and lids popping up. When you take the time to cool off your jars properly by placing them on a dish towel on top of a wooden cutting board away from drafts for a full 24 hours before testing the seals, you can be assured that the canned goods you make will be wholesome and will keep for a good, long time. When you try to rush the process, you may wind up having to re-process, thus doubling the time you spent rather than saving any at all!


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So, I was thinking the other day amidst a crisis of more money needing to go out than coming in, what I would do if someone gave me a million dollars. The easy answer would be to pay off all my debt and go on vacation…except given that my karmic turnaround defies the space-time continuum, I decided against that option….because avoiding the lesson presented would pretty much guarantee my standing in the exact pathway of a rogue comet and certain obliteration before the money even hit my account. So, given that I am not the only one suffering from a lack of abundance these days, (with the exception of a handful of billionaires) I would take the money and put together a common sense tour to help this country come back to reality, you know shed some light on all the shadows on the wall that are entrenching the populus into the delusion that the mess we are in is someone else's fault.
I would hire the smartest people I could find, in a variety of fields…without any political or financial ties, and a history of great problem solving, philanthropy and altruism and send them around the country…on a bus, and teach people the basic fundamentals of working together to solve our problems. Really?!?! you may ask…and yes, really I mean that with all my heart. Devisiveness is at an all time high, and I think we all could benefit from being schooled. They would teach and empower the populace to work together to make their communities work. They wouldn't get defensive if people got angry, or care if people didn't like them when they used their considerable intelligence and expertise to tell them what they needed to hear instead of what they wanted to hear. They would stand undaunted if the people called them names or questioned their patriotism. They would alleviate the fear that is building up in the world about our future by rolling up their sleeves and walking side by side with those who came to them for help without the political favor. More than anything they would set an example of how great thinkers who differ in their approach to a problem can still support compromise. They would show people it does indeed take a variety of vantage points to find the best solutions and often time success demands change, and sacrifice.
And as much as it would make me crazy, this group of great thinkers must include a variety of perspectives, because more than anything we are losing the ability to be accountable, factual, rational and responsible. There is too much finger-pointing, blame and arrogance that one particular vantage point is the only one true and correct vision. Our great thinkers would have to know that extremism can't solve our problems because of the frailty of human perspective. All of us are limited to our own personal experiences and as a result have a very limited world view. These great thinkers would know that and learn to appreciate the wisdom that others bring to the table and be better for it.
I know that I need help to get out of the struggle that I am in. I am a woman of faith who has the freedom of self-determination, and the grace of God to give me the personal strength to walk forward. But I also am aware of my own limitations. I need leaders who I can trust….and I don't trust politicians today. In the most blunt way, I despise them, almost all of them. They are self-promoting ego-maniacal despots who play on the need of many to point fingers and place the blame on everyone else but themselves and then stand behind God and the constitution as justification. They stand rigidly in a singular ideology refusing to recognize that we live in a world of diversity. I know it is easy to place blame with those who are charged with solving our present problems….especially when they are elected to do so. I won't blame them for imperfect solutions, because this mess is too far-reaching and old to be solved without collateral damage. I do blame them for refusing to try, for refusing to compromise, for venomous rhetoric, for setting us up for failure to prove a point, and throwing the most vulnerable under the bus….so they can pat themselves on the back and say "I told you so." One group didn't create the mess, as much as the body politico would like us to believe it did. One group won't fix it either. We all have to work for this change.
Maybe my goal for the common sense tour is to simply bring the ordinary man and woman to a point of consciousness where they would better able to recognize good leadership and understand that the best leader isn't the one who promises to "fix" our problems, but is there in the forefront to walk fearless and strong with us into the unknown future . More than anything, though…like a the human body, we all have different parts to play, all essential for proper functioning. All of us can do this job together. We must do it together, without one part of the body claiming their greater portion, just like Jesus said. Perhaps when people understand this, I would have real hope for my future and the future of generations beyond me.


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This past Thursday, at 5:30 PM in Jacksonville, Florida, was the farewell celebration for Col. Alan Dodd who has served the ACOE Jacksonville District the past three years. During his tenure he faced almost immediately the "Lost Sumer" of 2013. Something very positive that was born of that disaster was that communication between the South Florida Water Management District and the Army Corp of Engineers improved. This is a tremendous achievement. As all War College graduates know, you cannot win a war with out good communication.
Col Dodd and Lt Col Greco are now retired I believe. Or determining their futures. Thank you. The Jacksonville office of the US ACOE will now be led by Col. Jason A. Kirk along with two Lt. Cols. Mark R. Himes, and Jennifer A. Renyolds. Lt Col Renyolds will be our main point of contact as she will oversee South Florida and be stationed here in West Palm Beach. Many have already met her. She is very popular.
I wish I had been at the celebration. I wish I had been a fly on the wall. Over a couple of beers, I wonder what the conversations were like:
Army War College….Engineering….Bosnia….Kosovo….Iraq….Afghanistan….Fort Hood…West Point…West Palm Beach….Jacksonville…St Lucie River/Indian River Lagoon…Calooshahatchee…Everglades Restoration…Lake O…Agriculture…the EAA…U.S. Sugar…the Florida Legislature…
That says it all doesn't it?
I encourage everyone to reach out and introduce yourself to this new leadership team. Yes, there is a conundrum in that now these leaders are in charge of "opening the gates" to allow the polluted waters of Lake Okeechobee to ravage our St Lucie River/Indian River Lagoon. They have a job to do. To listen to Congress and the Dept of the Interior. Safety. Flood Control. More recently, the Environment. A job whose history, responsibility, and direction predates us. As is so often the case in this life, they are charged with managing and undoing what was done by our forefathers in an era where "man over nature" reigned supreme.
Can the same agency that historically destroyed our waterways through the building of drainage canals help to undo this mess? I think so. The Kissimmee River restoration is a testament to that.
This does not come easily or quickly but it can come. And through our passion we can win the hearts of these modern-day warriors, a step at a time…a year at a time. A disaster at a time.
Yes they have outstanding resumes and wide experiences but in the end, they are human like everybody else. I am certain they want a better future for their children. This is the key.
Their mission is stated as follows:
Jacksonville District provides quality planning, engineering, construction and operations products and services to meet the needs of the Armed Forces and the nation.
Our missions include five broad areas:
• Water resources
• Environment
• Infrastructure
• Homeland security
• Warfighting
Within these mission areas, our programs and projects:
• Ensure navigable harbors and channels
• Provide flood damage reduction
• Restore ecosystems
• Protect wetlands
• Stabilize shorelines
• Provide recreational opportunities
• Respond to natural disasters and in emergency situations
• Provide technical services to other local, state, federal and international agencies on a reimbursable basis
Welcome ACOE Warriors! Yes, the River Warriors and the River Movement of Martin and St Lucie Counties truly welcome you! We are relying on you to protect us and our river the best you can.
BIOGRAPHIES, click on name: (http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/About/Leadership.aspx)
ACOE Jacksonville website:(http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/)


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User:Cuprohastes/Cupro's Maxim
This page is a personal article, and may not conform to WikiFur's standards for tone or neutral writing. As a courtesy, please contact the author, Cuprohastes, if you wish to make major changes.
Cupro's Maxim states that:
All Furs are broken, to a greater or lesser extent
An Explanation[edit]
Simply put, all furries are one way or another, not normal. At the "light" end of the scale, they wish to indulge in some fantasy escapism and social conversation - people who have wonderful, fulfilling lives, do not need to escape from them. Given that a vanishingly tiny proportion of people are actually happy, then this end of the scale can be assumed to be populated by people who are very nearly normal, apart from a desire to role play a dragon with a tea fixation, nudist cervitaur or Jewish Aardvark.
At the other end of the scale are those with severe emotional, mental or social problems, who are looking for a place to belong, where they can socialise, and themselves feel normal. They may be described as "Very Broken".
It's worth remembering that if you consider someone is "broken" that you should also consider the ways in which you yourself are "broken", and as the sage says: "Cut them some slack".
The Meaning of Broken[edit]
Broken in this case refers to the definition in "The Jargon File" - a repository of "Geek Jargon", and is not a derogatory term, but a technical assessment:
- Not working according to design (of programs). This is the mainstream sense.
- Improperly designed, This sense carries a more or less disparaging implication that the designer should have known better, while sense 1 doesn't necessarily assign blame. Which of senses 1 or 2 is intended is conveyed by context and nonverbal cues.
- Behaving strangely; especially (when used of people) exhibiting extreme depression.'
Un-Broken state[edit]
The concept of there being a "Broken" and "Un Broken" state is purely arbitrary, and the nominal "un-Broken" state is probably fictitious and unnatainable. Cupro's Maxim is not a particularly serious philosophical point, and is more a reminder to treat peoplewith a little care...
Cupro's Collorary[edit]
All Furs are Broken... ... This includes you.
In fact, pretty much everyone is broken. The question is, can a broken person detect broken-ness in others? The answer is: Yes. However I'd suggest that people can't usually reliably detect their own broken-ness.


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Should you not find the answers to a question you were seeking below, please do not hesitate to contact us at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Who is able to participate in this event?
Any individual with an intellectual disability, who is 13 – 21 years old on the day of the competition and is currently attending Secondary School in Ontario.
My student is only 12 years old right now but will be 13 by the time the event takes place, is this ok?
Yes, students-athletes must be aged 13 – 21 on the day of the event in order to participate
My student-athlete is 21 years old right now but will be 22 by the time the event takes place, is this ok?
No, student-athletes must be aged 13 – 21 on the day of the event in order to participate.
I'm not sure if my student has an intellectual disability?
My student-athlete has a physical disability, are they eligible for this event?
Yes, as long as he/her also has an intellectual disability. This includes students that use a wheelchair. All event facilities are wheelchair accessible.
My student-athletes have never played in a soccer/basketball tournament before, can they still participate?
Yes, beginners are encouraged to sign up and compete
I have no coaching experience. Can I still bring a team?
Yes, first time coaches are encouraged to sign up.
Can the teams be mixed gender?
How many players make up a team?
For the 3 on 3 basketball events your team should consist of 4 – 6 players to account for substitutions.
For the 5 on 5 Soccer events your team should consist of 7 – 9 players to account for substitutions
Can I register more than one team?
Yes, each school may bring up to 5 teams.
Can I coach more than one team?
No, when registering, you must list at least one educator/coach per team.
How many teams from my event will advance to the 4 Corners Championship?
Depending on the number of teams entered at your qualifying event, anywhere from 1 – 3 teams will advance to our 4 corners championship. This event will take place in Toronto in May. Qualifying teams will be notified of their inclusion at the completion of all 4 Corners Qualifying events (April).
Does Special Olympics cover bus costs?
No, schools are required to arrange and pay for their own bus. We can put you in touch with other participating schools if you want to explore the possibility of sharing a bus.
What are the sport rules for the event?
2 weeks in advance of the event you will receive a package containing the competition rules, format and etc.
Will my students be paired with evenly matched competition?
2 weeks in advance of the event you will receive a Basketball/Soccer Skills Assessment Test (BSAT/SSAT). After you complete the tests/drills with your team and return the scores to us, we will division the athletes based on ability levels.
What time do we arrive/depart the event?
This information will be included in the update that is emailed out to participants two weeks before the event.
Who do I make the cheque for the registration fees out to?
Please make cheques payable to Special Olympics Ontario
Are jerseys/uniforms required?
While numbered jerseys are not required, team members are encouraged to wear matching school colours at the event.
What size of soccer/basketball will be used in the event?
Size 5 soccer balls are used, and a size 6 basketball is used.
What type of footwear is required for the Basketball events?
"Gym" shoes are required for basketball events. Students will not be allowed on the court in "marking" shoes.
What type of footwear is required for the Soccer events?
"Gym" shoes or Indoor Soccer shoes are appropriate. Spikes are not allowed for Soccer events.
Shin pads are recommended but not required for Soccer events.
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Country singer Sam Hunt has pleaded guilty to drinking and driving in Tennessee.
Hunt entered the plea Wednesday in Davidson County Circuit Court to misdemeanor DUI charges, the Tennessean reported.
He was arrested in 2019 and charged with driving under the influence and violating open container law. An arrest warrant said officers found Hunt swerving between lanes and pulled him over.
Hunt later apologized, saying he made the "poor and selfish" decision to drive himself home after a friend's show in Nashville.
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Under the plea agreement, his jail sentence of 11 months and 29 days was suspended except for 48 hours, which he agreed to serve at the DUI Education Centers, an alternative sentencing facility. He must also complete an alcohol safety course and will lose his license for a year.


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Is single-use plastic ruining the planet?
October 21, 2019
Is single-use plastic destroying our planet?
Written by Virginia Larner
One million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, and by 2050 it is estimated that the amount of plastic waste in our oceans will outweigh the amount of fish. Plastic's negative impact on our environment cannot be overlooked, and it has been left to our generation to enact change.
While some may feel that the issue is out of reach, there are personal choices we can all make to better the state of our Earth. In Laudato Si', Pope Francis emphasizes how the collective effort of many individuals can have a large impact.
"We have to think outside the box about one thing we can change in our lives, and if everyone does one thing it actually adds up to be a lot," associate director of ecological justice and global networking Jennifer Kuenz, said.
Currently, society is seeing a large push towards reducing single-use plastics.
"I feel like we are taking good steps towards a change," senior Ella Howe said. "A lot of restaurants and businesses are getting rid of plastic straws, which seems like a small thing, but it does have a great impact on the Earth."
Recently, Jesuit has evolved to better address issues of single-use plastics. The school partners with TerraCycle, an organization which deals with hard-to-recycle waste in effort to effectively recycle plastic waste. This year, the cafeteria has eliminated the access to plastic straws, the science and English departments use refillable expo-markers, recycling spaces are easily accessible around campus, the faculty lounge has reusable utensils and plates, the athletic department has QR codes to be scanned rather than printing out team rosters, and Mrs. Deklotz hands out silicone straws as advertising for prospective students.
"As a school, I think we have done a good job limiting and dealing with plastic waste that we do create," science teacher Kathryn Mahoney said.
Currently, one of the four universal apostolic preferences for Jesuits is "Caring for our common home." This goal calls Jesuits to focus on our environment and protect God's creation.
"We're a materialistic society, but as a Jesuit school we are called to be counter cultural," Kuenz said.
While Jesuit is taking initiative with the issue, there is always more that could be done. In the trash audits done by students, one of the largest waste contributors was plastic packaging of food. Another major producer of plastic waste are school events. Purchasing plastic goods for events may offer convenience for the purchaser; however, this convenience comes at the price of our environment's health.
"Whoever produces [plastic goods] doesn't have to deal with the trash, the consumer does," Mahoney said. "The cost of the waste is not on the producer…what if we changed that?"
Much of what needs to be changed falls at the hands of political will, and environmental issues remain a large topic of discussion in the current election. While the majority of high school students can't vote, we do have power over how we spend our money and what kinds of goods we purchase.
A goal of Kuenz for this year is creating a general policy to be in effect over what the school will bring on campus. This policy would dictate what we as a school are committed to buying or not buying. It could include everything from recyclable products to fair trade products.
Though we continue to take steps towards eliminating plastic waste, environmental issues remain a large stressor in teenagers lives.
"I'm pretty scared," Howe said. "We are preparing for a future that doesn't exist."
It is no secret that plastic usage has increased over time without effective recycling. The Pacific Garbage Patch taking up over 1.6 million kilometers in our ocean.
"You go to the beach and there are little bits of plastic in the sand…when I was a kid that wasn't there," Mahoney said.
Some "small" personal choices everyone can make to eliminate plastic waste include: using a refillable water bottle instead of buying a plastic one, packing lunch items in reusable containers, switching out bottled soaps for bars, investing in reusable straws, having a reusable produce bag, purchasing items in bulk, and ensuring that any plastic waste is properly recycled.
"Your generation needs to be not only aware, but active," Mahoney said. "Awareness is one thing, but it doesn't do anything unless you act on it."


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Friday, October 13, 2017
Near Earth Object 2012 TC4 Flys by (12 October 2017)
|Asteroid 2012 TC4 imaged with iTelescope T20 on 11 October 2017. MAX stack of 8 x 60 second luminance images, stacked in ImageJ. Over enhanced to show the asteroid. Click to embiggen.
|Animation of all 8 frames, made with ImageJ. CLick to embiggen.
Five years ago to the day, NEO 2012 TC4 passed 0.2 Earth Moon distances away from us. This time the asteroid was even closer, at 0.13 Earth Moon distances (a mere 50,150 km) and hurtling though the sky at a blistering 13 arc minutes a second. At this speed the iTelescopes cannot track the asteroid. Even with a 60 second exposure the asteroid is a mere streak 45 minutes before closest approach.
Minor Planet Ephemeris center predicted it would be and waiting until the time it would be predicted to pass across the field of view before imaging.
The asteroid zipped across the field in a mere 12 minutes. The asteroid is a fast rotator, with a period of 12 minutes and 14 seconds, and the asteroid can be seen to dim midfield.
There are quite a few good images of the asteroid on the web, like this one from the SONEAR observatory.
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Introduction to Pennsylvania Marriage Laws
November 7th, 2012
The solemnization of marriages by Universal Life Church ministers has generated disagreement among many in the legal community in recent decades. Each state in the union has a slightly different set of rules about who has the authority to perform marriages. Few states' statutes on marriages have been as hotly contested, however, as the state of Pennsylvania, where courts have disagreed on the implementation of statutory language authorizing who may, and who may not, solemnize marriages within it.
Pennsylvania's marriage laws are defined by the Pennsylvania Marriage Act (23 Pa.C.S.A. §1503). In addition to granting the power to solemnize marriages to most judges, as well as the mayors of any city in Pennsylvania, section 6 of the statute grants authority to perform marriage ceremonies to "A minister, priest or rabbi of any regularly established church or congregation".[1] This statutory language has brought many questions to the legal arena in Pennsylvania. What constitutes a "regularly established church or congregation"? Can a minister of the Universal Life Church, ordained through non-traditional methods, be considered a "regularly established" minister"? The answer to these questions have varied by county, with a judge in York County, Pennsylvania declaring a marriage performed by a Universal Life Church minister to be invalid[2], and a judge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania declaring a marriage performed by a Universal Life Church minister to be valid within the language of the statute[3].
Some in the legal community have suggested that the differences between the York County and Bucks County decisions are at least somewhat motivated by the desires of the affected parties. While the individuals in the Bucks county decision wished to retain the status of their marriage, those in the York county decision had wished to have their marriage declared invalid.[4] Of greater legal importance, however, is the breadth or narrowness in which judges have interpreted the Pennsylvania Marriage Act.
Because the interpretation of a "regularly established church or congregation" has not been defined by the statute, the courts in York and Bucks counties have taken two distinct approaches to interpreting this provision. In York county, the court decided on a restrictive view of this statute, holding that the minister performing the ceremony was not authorized because he did not regularly meet in a church or office of the Universal Life Church, and that he did not regularly serve a congregation of people.[5] However, the Bucks county court disagreed with this restrictive view, noting that the definition of the word "church", for purposes of the Marriage Act, was not limited to "a merely physical place of worship". The court felt that to restrict this definition of church "would limit persons who are authorized to perform a marriage… to only those religious officials who preside over a group of worshipers in a specific building."[6] This interpretation, the court decided, would create "unjust results"[7]. The court further reasoned that if the Pennsylvania legislature had intended to read the phrase "church or congregation" in the narrow manner read by the York County court, they would have specified the definitions of these words in the statute.[8]
Because there have been no appellate decisions in Pennsylvania that settled the differences between these two interpretations of the Pennsylvania Marriage Act, many who have had their marriages solemnized by ministers of the Universal Life Church in that state are left without a clear understanding of the legal validity of their marriage. Marriage is, however, a civil contract, and under the marriage laws of Pennsylvania, there are alternate ways by which a marriage may legally be performed in compliance with the law. Those who wish to be married without officiating clergy may do so under the rules listed in 23 Pa. C.S.A. §1502.
Have an opinion about the marriage laws governing marriage in Pennsylvania? Please don't hesitate to let us know what you think in the forum below.
[1] 23 Pa.C.S.A. §1503(6)(2008).
[2] Heyer v. Hollerbush, No. 2007-Su-002132 Y08
[3] Jason B. O'Neill, 08-01620-29-1 at 12.
[4] Alexandra Marin, Internet-Ordained Ministers and Marriage in Pennsylvania: Bucks County and York County disagree on legality of marriage according to the Pennsylvania Marriage Act, 10 Rutgers J.L. & Religion 18 (2009).
[5] Heyer v. Hollerbush, No. 2007-Su-002132 Y08
[6] Jason B. O'Neill, No. 08-01620-29 at 6.
[7] Id. at 7.
[8] Id.


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Case study
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Meble Wójcik is one of the leading manufacturers of cabinet furniture in Poland, and has been present on the market for over 32 years. At first, the company focused mainly on export. In 2008, a decision was made to launch a private label on the domestic market. As a result, communications activities commenced for the Meble Wójcik brand.
Building a brand that has a consistent image and is attractive to consumers.
Raising awareness among a wide audience without significant budget outlays.
Since 2011, more communications agency has been providing comprehensive communications for the Meble Wójcik brand. The agency is responsible for:
publications in the media
advertising equivalent
Currently, Meble Wójcik is in the top three Polish manufacturers of cabinet furniture.
In 2018, a brand awareness survey* showed that:
*study commissioned by Holding Profit
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The Meble Wójcik profile on Facebook is currently the third fan page in the ranking of interior design brands on the Polish market (64,279 fans).
In 2019, a total of 171 publications about the brand appeared in the media. They reached 1,993,151 recipients. The advertising value equivalent was PLN 902,075*.
* Data from the Institute of Media Monitoring.


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Nov 22, 2018
2. Comey says he was subpoenaed by House Republicans
Former FBI director James Comey tweeted on Thursday that he has been subpoenaed by House Republicans.
"Happy Thanksgiving. Got a subpoena from House Republicans. I'm still happy to sit in the light and answer all questions. But I will resist a 'closed door' thing because I've seen enough of their selective leaking and distortion. Let's have a hearing and invite everyone to see."— James Comey
The big picture: Both Republicans and Democrats want to investigate Comey's firing last year. Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that President Trump told his counsel he wanted to prosecute Comey, though he has been advised against it because of possible backlash.


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As of September 2017, new Sweat Science columns are being published at www.outsideonline.com/sweatscience. Check out my bestselling new book on the science of endurance, ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, published in February 2018 with a foreword by Malcolm Gladwell.
- Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience)
One of the stats that aroused interest at the 2008 Olympics was the age of the two marathon champs: Sammy Wanjiru was a young lion of 21, while Constantina Tomescu-Dita, at 38, was more of a cougar. Philip Hersh wrote an interesting article a few weeks ago in the Chicago Tribune about why top marathoners are getting younger — on the men's side, at least. Is it really a trend? And if so, does it apply to both men and women?
Researchers at Marquette University tackled that question in a paper available online ahead of print in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. They analyzed the ages of the top five men and women from the last decade or so of the World Marathon Majors — Chicago, London, New York, Berlin and Boston — plus the Olympics and World Championships. They found:
- The women were 29.8 on average, while the men were 28.9 — a difference, but almost certainly not a physiological difference. (All of the difference came from Chicago and London, which had some unusually old female winners and young male winners.)
- The difference didn't change over the years, which puts another nail in the coffin of the now-discarded theory that women would one day out perform men over long distances because of greater ability to burn fat as fuel. On the contrary, it suggests that women's marathoning is now a "mature" sport, since they're no longer closing the gap to men's performances.
- The difference between men and women was smallest for first place and largest for fifth place, suggesting that there's less depth in elite women's marathoning ranks — something that's fairly obvious to see.
So that's the scoop. Nothing too earth-shattering here, but a reminder that one pair of unusual events (an old winner in the women's race and a young winner in the men's race) does not a trend make!


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Moore sleep in a week
what is included?
A daily email for NINE days covering the topic of the day along with instructions to help implement the building blocks for healthy sleep.
Access and support through a private Facebook group where you can post about your sleep journey and interact with other participating families. This group is a safe and judgement free zone designed to offer support and encouragement to other families facing similar sleep challenges.
A printable workbook with daily assignments.
Giveaways during the Bootcamp!
Office hours with Maggie three times during Moore Sleep in a Week. During this time you can ask Maggie questions relating to your child's sleep and the challenges you currently face.
What are you waiting for!?
- Feb 22, 2020, 6:00 AM – Mar 01, 2020, 10:00 PMWeb-Based BootcampYOU have the opportunity to solve the sleep challenges facing YOUR family!
is this for you?
If you are ready to make a change in your little one's sleep, then this week of sleep is for you!
This package is suitable for children from 16-weeks (adjusted) up to 5-years-old.
If your little one is younger than 16-weeks (adjusted) I recommend purchasing my Moore Sleep Newborn Survival Guide or The Newborn Foundations Course.
I do not recommend sleep training before 16-weeks adjusted age. This week of sleep is not designed for families who would like to continue to co-sleep or bed-share.
If your child is under two and half years old and no longer in a crib, you may require more one-on-one assistance than this week can offer.


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For many, Haight Street might conjure up images of hippies with flowers stuck into their long hair, but the truth is that this street runs through two distinct neighborhoods. While the Upper Haight is still a hotbed of counterculture, the Lower Haight offers a much more contemporary atmosphere. There are a wealth of dining options regardless of which side of Divisadero you're on.
Coco Luxe
1673 Haight Street
This shop takes the classic chocolate truffles and dresses them up with a hit of original flavors like angel food cake and malted milk. Don't miss their seasonal chocolate truffles with flavors like candy cane and champagne.
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
545 Haight Street
There are two kinds of people: those who are in love with the sausages served out of this hole in the wall, and those who have yet to discover its wonders. It's no surprise to regulars that there's usually a line out the door for their beer sausage.
Uva Enoteca
568 Haight Street
This sweet little Italian restaurant is the perfect cozy hideout for a date. Split one of their thin crust pizzas and a bottle of wine from their long list of moderately priced bottles for a romantic night out.
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight Street
One of the best places in the city for a night out with friends. Order a pitcher of their signature sangria and choose from a wide selection of tapas plates that offer everything from spicy shrimp to spinach and bacon salad.


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Une Boutique Overview
Une Boutique – Advanced WooCommerce theme is a clean, feature full theme for WordPress and WooCommerce. With the power of Visual Composer advanced page builder, and Slider Revolution andiLightBox premium plugins, Une Boutique brings to you one of the most complete WooCommerce themes on Themeforest to help you start your online store beautifully and with ease.
Une Boutique Theme Features
- WordPress 3.8 Ready
- Fully WooCommerce 2.0x compatible
- Unlimited Page Layouts
- 3 Header Styles
- 12 built-in color presets
- Advance Page Layout Builder (WPBakery Visual Composer [worth of $25])
- Slider Revolution premium plugin included with the theme (Worth of $16)
- iLightBox premium jQuery plugin embedded and included with the theme (Worth of $13)
- Boxed and Stretched layouts
- Fully Responsive
- Powerful Theme Options Panel
- Retina-Ready
- Smart eCommerce breadcrumbs (combination of history and hierarchy based breadcrumbs)
- Fully Customizable Colors and Backgrounds
- Translation Ready (.po files included)
- Easy Theme Installation
- Easy Theme update with evnato toolkit plugin (packed with the theme)
- Supper Easy auto plugin installer
- Demo Content included(.xml)
- PSD files included
- Life Time Theme Support
- On Going Theme Updates (more features and languages coming soon)
- 50+ Visual Composer Page layout Blocks (drag & drop elements)
- Easily Upload you logo and favicon
- Unlimited Sidebar Positions With WooSidebar plugin
- Beautifully Designed Blog
- Clean forum (bbPress) design
None of the stock images used in the theme demo are included with the theme download files.
The language widget is just for the demo theme, the translation ready language files are included though.


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A dvd of the world's best and most innovative talent in moving image
onedotzero_select dvd 3 features twenty creative works from directors at the forefront of the new wave of moving image.
Leading graphic talents include Precursor, Richard Fenwick, Intro, Pleix and Psyop with rising stars Ruben Fleischer, Simon Robson and Dan Chambers to create a vibrant and essential mix of creative visions and styles.
Continuing onedotzero's strong affiliation with pioneering music styles and independent labels, music featured includes Aphex Twin [Warp], Mogwai [Pias], alongside artists Madvillain [Stones Throw], DJ Format and 2004's Mercury Music prize winners, Franz Ferdinand.
The majority of the material on the dvd was originally screened at the flagship festival in May 2004, and toured internationally across Asia, Europe, Americas, Australia, and the UK.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can play in the Miracle League?
Anybody with any kind of physical, emotional or cognitive special need is welcome to join the fun. Previous baseball experience is not required.
When are the games played?
Miracle League of Arizona games are played each Fall, Winter and Spring all day on Saturday, plus under the lights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Where are the games played?
All Miracle League of Arizona games are played at our beautiful baseball stadium, located at 11130 East Cholla Street in Scottsdale. Please see "Our Facility" under the "About Us" main menu option for information about the ballpark and playground. Please see the "Contact Us" main menu option for a map to our facility.
What are the games like?
We offer adaptive baseball, at an accessible stadium, removing the barriers that would normally keep individuals with special needs off the field. Players are placed in a division based upon their age and skill level.
Each Miracle League player is issued an official major league uniform jersey with name and number on the back, plus a ball cap. Every player is introduced with his/her walk-up music.
Recreational division games are two-three innings and last approximately 45 minutes. Every player bats, circles the bases, scores each inning. Games end in a tie score, so each team wins.
Competitive division games are played with modified rules, last four innings and about an hour. There are three outs per inning and the score is accurately kept.
How much does it cost to play?
With registration, there is a recommended, OPTIONAL $35 donation per sign-up. Donations are happily accepted, but we will not turn anyone away due to inability to cover the costs. If the registration fee is not affordable, participation is made possible by our generous donors.
What does a "Buddy" do?
Miracle Leaguers are paired with a volunteer 'buddy' who acts as a one-on-one friend and helper. Our games are success-oriented, so we encourage each player to do as much as they can on their own, and the buddies are there to assist with the rest. Sometimes a player may require hand over hand aid, where in other cases words of encouragement, high fives, or prompts on what to do next may be all that is needed.
How do I find out if games are cancelled due to a rain-out?
The best and easiest way is to visit this website, www.miracleleagueaz.com. On the HOME PAGE, you'll see a "Breaking News" scrolling message at the top and at the bottom which is immediately updated in the event of a cancellation due to bad weather. Immediate cancellation postings are also posted on our twitter (@MiracleLeagueAZ) and facebook pages (www.facebook.com/MiracleLeagueAZ). There is no need to call our office.


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Hello pals,
I don't know about you guys, but I've been a little stressed lately by the wave of bad vibes in everything from the putrid state of American politics to current events in film criticism to me being deluged by Trump devotees after foolishly getting myself retweeted by Seagal. But I'm gonna take a deep breath and stand strong and positive and pour it all into outlawvern.com. I'm very excited about all the horror movies I've been watching and writing about and I know we're gonna have alot of fun here this month.
I also need to take this moment to once again thank each and every one of you (yes, you) for all your support over the years, for reading my reviews, for letting me know what you think in the comments or emails or social media, for buying my books, for using my Amazon links, and especially to the generous souls who have donated to me through Patreon or Paypal. I hope you know it means the world to me, and the extra couple hundred a month has helped me to work fewer hours on the day job without depleting my bank account. I hope I'll figure out a good way to give something back to you all.
Since it's that time of year when we all get sentimental and look out for our fellow woman and man by recommending horror movies, let's do that too. I think so far I've had a good run of choosing them myself. I'm trying to do a higher volume of reviews this month, with a balance of the Slasher Search obscurities, more recent ones, and revisits of old classics. But of course I'm always open to suggestions.
If you have one you want me to review and you happen to have donated to my Patreon or Paypal at any time, you are encouraged to use that as leverage by mentioning something along the lines of "and I am a Vern Benefactor"! But you don't have to if you're shy. And I will consider all suggestions. I am a fair man.
Not INTRUDER though. Just kidding Sternshein.
Please use the comments here to recommend good horror viewing for me and all the readers here, and whatever else is on your mind.
thanks everybody!


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KATHMANDU, July 23rd : The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has decided to increase the entry fee for citizens of SAARC countries to enter the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, the World Heritage site of Nepal.
The SAARC nationals are now being charged Nrs. 500 for each entry which went into effect from Wednesday but the entry fee for the tourists excluding SAARC nationalities has remained the same .i.e. Nrs. 1000.
The meeting of the KMC Municipal Assembly commenced on 15th of July approved the Financial Act, 2017 which has the provision of the increment in the entry fee. Previously, the SAARC citizens had to pay Nrs. 150.
As per the provisions in the act, Fifty Percent of the entry fee will go to Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Museum Development Committee and the remaining for the KMC. Along with the hike in the entry fees the precincts for filming purpose also has increased.
Now, the filming of the precincts for the International film has gone to Nrs. 55,000 from Nrs. 50,000 per day. Likewise, SAARC countries and the Nepali ones now will have to pay Nrs. 35,000 per day, Nrs. 15,000 increments in comparison to the previous Nrs. 20,000. The Nepali music video or the concerned producer will require paying Nrs. 5,000 a day.
"In case of any movie — international, SAARC and Nepali — to be made in mother tongue will be charged only 10 per cent of the payable tax," it said. The act has also prescribed fines for any one encroaching on roads and footpaths prohibited for parking and selling goods.
"Bicycles and pushcarts used for selling goods, fruits and vegetables will be imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 each. Similarly, street vendors and tea sellers will be fined Rs 500 each.
KMC has also fixed a fine ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000 for motor vehicles parked in unauthorised places. "Motorcycle will be fined Rs 1,000 while vehicle with a capacity of up to 1,000 cc will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000; vehicle of 1,000 to 1,500 cc Rs 7,000; and vehicle of 1,500 to 2,200 cc or above Rs 10,000," read the act. Property (house and land) tax, land tax, rental tax, business tax, ad tax, entertainment tax, vehicle tax and service fee, among others, have also been revised.
KMC has scrapped free parking system and said a fee of Rs 15, Rs 40 and Rs 120 per hour would be collected from two-wheeler, four-wheeler and six-wheeler each along the Teku Bridge-Naya Bazaar-Samakhusi-Dhapasi-Maharajgunj-Chappal Karkhana stretch. Additional five rupees have been fixed for all types of motor vehicles parked in core city areas.


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Bipartisan bills push carbon tax, as GOP pollster offers Democrats help on climate
Frank Luntz pledged to help Democrats with their climate messaging
Climate change policy may be in for a softer, less polarized atmosphere with Republicans and Democrats teaming up on a flotilla of legislation to tax carbon emissions and decarbonize American industries, and a longtime Republican spin guru pledging to help Democrats with their climate messaging.
For instance, in the Senate, Democrats Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Cory Booker of New Jersey joined with Republicans Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia and Mike Braun of Indiana on Thursday to introduce a bill targeting emissions from the industrial sector.
It would establish a federal advisory board to fund methods to make heavy industries like shipping and steel-making less carbon intensive. The lead sponsors in the House are Democrats Sean Casten of Illinois and Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas and two Republicans, Rep. David B. McKinley of West Virginia and Del. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen of American Samoa.
Reps. Francis Rooney, a Florida Republican, and Daniel Lipinski, an Illinois Democrat, filed a bill Thursday that would lower taxes in exchange for setting a carbon price. They promised another, to be called the "Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act," but its text was not available and it was not described in detail.
Democratic Sens. Chris Coons of Delaware and Dianne Feinstein of California also filed a carbon tax bill Thursday; California Democrat Jimmy Panetta said he would offer the House version.
Another bipartisan group of lawmakers said they'd introduce Senate and House legislation that would cut emissions from hard-to-reach sources such as ships, planes and the cement, chemical and steel industries. And Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is tinkering with his own carbon tax bill, but isn't expected to introduce it until after the August recess.
The flurry of legislation comes as Democratic and independent voters, as well as young voters from both parties, are pressing lawmakers to address climate change as the planet endures a summer of record-breaking heat and this Congress has yet to take up a bipartisan climate bill.
"My overall goal is to develop … legislation that can pass the Senate," Coons told reporters. He said his bill would levy a $15-per-ton fee on emissions, raise that price over time and split the revenue between low- and middle-income taxpayers, energy research and transition assistance for fossil energy-centric communities.
Coons said he hopes the bill triggers "a more substantive conversation" about moving states and regions away from fossil fuel reliance and how to fund that shift.
[Democrats want to require Pentagon to study climate change risks on military bases]
Luntz pivots
Shortly after Coons floated his bill, a climate-focused cadre of Senate Democrats heard remarks from Frank Luntz, the GOP pollster, who pledged to help them address climate change in a nonpartisan, dispassionate way.
"Americans believe climate change is real, and that number goes up every single month," Luntz told Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz. "They believe that it is man-made, and that number increases every month."
He added, "Support for a carbon tax is significant, but it melts away if it is shown to have little to no impact on climate change itself."
In 2003, as a GOP consultant, Luntz wrote a memo describing an opportunity to challenge the science of climate change.
"The scientific debate is closing [against us] but not yet closed. There is still a window of opportunity to challenge the science," he wrote in that 2003 memo, obtained by the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy outfit.
"Voters believe that there is no consensus about global warming within the scientific community," the memo read. "Should the public come to believe that the scientific issues are settled, their views about global warming will change accordingly."
[Democrats appear stymied on a top priority: climate legislation]
In his remarks Thursday, Luntz seemed to acknowledge his role in muddling climate science.
"And I've looked at this question now and the language that I use today is different from the language I used 18 years ago," he said. "That was a lifetime ago," he continued. "I have changed."
Luntz told Schatz he would be happy to help him on climate policy. "If we keep this nonpartisan, you can have everything," he told the Hawaii Democrat.
At the same meeting, Kiera O'Brien, the vice president of Students for Carbon Dividends, which supports taxing emissions and sending the revenue back to the public, said financial markets will be critical to curbing emissions.
"The plan we support does not harm free enterprise," she said. "Capitalism will be essential for tackling this challenge."
She also said both major political parties will have to make sacrifices to pass robust climate legislation: "Concessions will have to be made on both sides."
Under Coons' bill, families making less than $150,000 annually would get rebate checks from the tax revenue, staffers said.
The Rooney-Lipinski legislation would tax emissions at a rate of $40 per ton on coal, petroleum, natural gas and fluorinated gas where they are extracted or produced.
If it had been in place this fiscal year, the tax would have raised about $160 billion that would have been offset by lower taxes, according to people familiar with the language.
The bill Fitzpatrick is working on would be similar to a bill former Florida GOP Rep. Carlos Curbelo introduced in the 115th Congress, according to people familiar with the matter and House staffers. That measure would have levied taxes on heat-trapping emissions and sent the revenue to low-income citizens and highway projects.
Whitehouse's bill would establish a federal advisory board to help devise methods to make heavy industries like shipping and steel-making less carbon intensive.
Industrial sources in the U.S. account for about 30 percent of the country's emissions.
"Manufacturers have always been about solutions," Rachel Jones, senior director of energy and resources policy at the National Association of Manufacturers, which supports the Whitehouse bill, said in a statement. "This bill takes a clear-eyed look at the unique challenges that different energy-intensive industries face as we all work toward ensuring a safer and more prosperous future."
Coons noted that the private sector is already planning for a carbon price.
"For those of us who have coastal communities, that are predominantly second-home communities and where insurance is a real issue, we're beginning to hear some alarming things about the possibility of a market collapse because of increased hurricane activity," the Delaware senator said.
Still, President Donald Trump represents a massive hurdle, he said. "As long as our president continues to insist that climate change is a Chinese hoax and as long as he is sort of the most forceful voice in the Republican party, that creates a headwind."


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About 2,000 Belarusian opposition supporters gathered in Minsk on March 25 for their first sanctioned rally since President Alyaksandr Lukashenka crushed protests after his disputed 2010 reelection.
Demonstrators met on the outskirts of Minsk for a tightly policed march and rally in honor of the "Day of Freedom" -- an
unofficial holiday marking the day an independent Belarus state was created in 1918.
The opposition has used the date to rally against Lukashenka's strong-arm rule. But such protests have been banned since last year.
With riot police standing by, activists waved flags and carried banners with slogans including "Freedom for Political Prisoners" and "Lukashenka is a dead end."
"It is in fact a significant date in the history of our country," said Vladimir Kolas, an opposition activist. "This date should be celebrated on the state level, at the biggest squares of our capital. But regretfully it still doesn't take place."
The European Union on March 23 agreed to broaden sanctions against Belarus -- including freezing the assets of companies and barring more officials from entering the EU.


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That pitchfork, David Cross's tie: long gone.Courtesy of Fox
For the Sake of the 'Arrested Development' Movie, Please Return That Alpaca Wig
We've already gotten our banana suit out of storage in anticipation of a possible Arrested Development film, but according to MTV.com, the movie's suffered a terrible setback. It seems that when Fox canceled the show, the network also auctioned off some of the sets (like Lucille's dining room), and, more important, some of the props. Which means completely essential items — like Buster's prosthetic hand, G.O.B.'s Segway, and Franklin's puppet costume — are now in possession of some of Arrested Development's dozens of fans. Normally, the studio would just replace these things, but Arrested Development's obsessively discerning viewers have been trained to watch the show so closely that to notice, say, a replica Aztec Tomb would completely ruin the experience. So we're putting out a call: If you bought a Cornballer, an alpaca wig, or anything else from Fox's auction, return it to Mitch Hurwitz immediately. A grateful nation, or at least a grateful Vulture, thanks you. —Joe DeLessio
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Mayor London Breed raised the trans flag at San Francisco City Hall Friday, marking the beginning of Transgender Awareness Month.
City Hall was to be lit in the pink, light blue, and white colors of the trans flag Friday evening.
This is the second time the city has declared November as trans awareness month. Last year, in a surprise to attendees at what was then called Transgender Awareness Week, Breed and the Office of Transgender Initiatives said the month would be commemorated as a time for trans and gender-nonconforming people and their allies to come together to celebrate successes and take action on issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence.
Friday started with the news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it is stripping non-discrimination protections, including protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity, in all HHS grants, which are made up of taxpayer dollars.
The new proposal, the Transgender Law Center said in a news release, will also give HHS the green light to fund recipients who do not treat same-sex marriages as valid.
Breed wasted no time in condemning the administration's latest move.
"The president even today rolled out plans against the trans community that can take away millions of dollars from the community," she said.
"Despite transphobic and bigoted efforts around the country to dismantle the rights of trans people, our trans community will never be erased," Breed said in a news release before the event. "In San Francisco, we celebrate our diversity. We are committed to continuing our investment in the trans community by providing support through the enactment of policies and programs."
Each November, the community comes together to recognize the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20.
The Office of Transgender Initiatives is a historic trans-led city government office launched to develop innovative policies and programs that support the transgender, gender-nonconforming, and LGBTQ communities. The office was created by the late mayor Ed Lee and is the first and only municipal office of its kind.
"Here in San Francisco we celebrate Transgender Awareness Month to highlight the way that the community and the city are working together to advance equity for trans and gender-nonconforming communities," said Clair Farley, a trans woman who is director of the office. "This is also a time to ground ourselves in our observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day where we pay respect to the lives of predominately black transgender women we have lost to anti-trans violence.
"As transgender people are under attack across the country San Francisco will not rest until everyone in our community is thriving and has a safe place to call home," she added.
To that end, this year Breed funded the Our Trans Home SF program to provide rental subsidies. Last month, the city awarded $1.15 million for each of the next two fiscal years to two nonprofits to provide direct rental subsidies to help keep transgender and gender-nonconforming people in their homes or find housing.
"Our Trans Home SF will be a game-changer," the mayor said at the event.
As the Bay Area Reporter previously reported, St. James Infirmary and Larkin Street Youth Services were awarded the contracts. The recipients can be of any age; Larkin received the contract for its rental subsidy experience, Farley said at the time.
At the event, Toni Newman, executive director of St. James, said people can begin applying for the subsidies December 1. She has recently hired several people who will be trained on the project this month.
Gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman praised the city's budget allocation.
"The trans civil rights movement started in San Francisco at the Compton's Cafeteria riot," he said in the release, referring to the August 1966 uprising that saw transgender patrons of the Tenderloin restaurant stand up against the police, who were called to Compton's to quell a disturbance.
Gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) named some of the trans people lost to violence this year: Itali Marlowe, who was shot multiple times in Houston last month; Elisha Chanel Stanley, who was found dead in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September; Bailey Reeves, who was shot multiple times in Baltimore in September; and Jordan Cofer, a trans man who was shot in the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio in August.
Marlowe's death marks the 21st of a trans person this year, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
"As our federal government turns its back on, and attacks, the transgender community, we must recommit to stand with our transgender neighbors," Wiener added.
Under Breed's leadership, the city has also increased its investment in LGBTQ arts and culture programs, including the Transgender Film Festival (November 7-10) and the Compton's Transgender Cultural District.
The Bob Ross Foundation, named in honor of the B.A.R.'s founding publisher, sponsored the Friday reception.


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The following message is from Christina Massey, Director of Faith Home Ministries.
Maria Isabel came through the surgery great! She is in recovery now and they say the next 24 hours are very critical....keep praying!
When we got the call today that she had just went into surgery and her mom was having a very emotional time with it, I was out on the field with the medical team. We spread the word and when Pete honked the horn of the truck everyone stopped what they were doing and starting praying in unison. It was a bit overwhelming to hear the Spanish & English voices praying together. When I finished praying, I saw the Hondurans who visited the clinic, either joining us in prayer or watching in wonder. They may not have known what we were praying for, but I'm pretty sure they felt the power of those prayers! What an awesome God who is working through this precious little girl's life to reach so many people!
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SFWA has released the final ballot for the 2008 Nebula Awards, to be announced during the 2009 Nebula Awards Weekend, April 24-26, 2009 in Los Angeles CA.
Novels: Little Brother, Cory Doctorow (Tor); Powers, Ursula K. Le Guin (Harcourt); Cauldron, Jack McDevitt (Ace); Brasyl, Ian McDonald (Pyr); Making Money, Terry Pratchett (Harper); Superpowers, David J. Schwartz (Three Rivers).
I've read Doctorow's book (which I placed in my favorite YA fiction for 2008) and McDonald's book, which I believe ought to be a strong contender for this award. Need to get around to reading Le Guin's series here. Interesting how 1/3 of the finalists here were marketed as YA novels, but neither one appears on the Norton Award shortlist below.
Novellas: "The Spacetime Pool", Catherine Asaro (Analog 3/08); "Dark Heaven", Gregory Benford (Alien Crimes); Dangerous Space, Kelley Eskridge (Dangerous Space); "The Political Prisoner", Charles Coleman Finlay (F&SF 8/08); The Duke in His Castle, Vera Nazarian (Norilana).
Haven't read any of these yet, although the Eskridge is tempting...
Novelettes: "If Angels Fight", Richard Bowes (F&SF 2/08); "Dark Rooms", Lisa Goldstein (Asimov's 10-11/07); "Pride and Prometheus", John Kessel (F&SF 1/08); "Night Wind", Mary Rosenblum (Lace and Blade); "Baby Doll", Johanna Sinisalo, David Hackston, trans. (The SFWA European Hall of Fame); "Kaleidoscope", K.D. Wentworth (F&SF 5/07).
"Baby Doll" is the only novelette that I've read. I seem to recall it being good, but not my favorite from the Morrow collection. Might have to re-read it shortly.
Stories: "The Button Bin", Mike Allen (Helix 10/07); "The Dreaming Wind", Jeffrey Ford (The Coyote Road); "Trophy Wives", Nina Kiriki Hoffman (Fellowship Fantastic); "26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss", Kij Johnson (Asimov's 7/08); "The Tomb Wife", Gwyneth Jones (F&SF 8/07); "Don't Stop", James Patrick Kelly (Asimov's 6/07).
I've only read "The Dreaming Wind," but it was a very fine story...or par for the course for Jeffrey Ford. Will consider the others later, time permitting (Spring Break?)
Scripts: The Dark Knight, Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer (Warner Bros.); "The Shrine", Brad Wright (Stargate Atlantis); WALL-E, Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon, Peter Docter (Pixar).
Not interested in film-related stuff, to be honest.
Andre Norton Award: Graceling, Kristin Cashore (Harcourt); Lamplighter, D.M. Cornish; Savvy, Ingrid Law (Dial); The Adoration of Jenna Fox, Mary E. Pearson (Holt); Flora's Dare, Ysabeau S. Wilce (Harcourt).
Loved both the Cashore and Cornish efforts (both made my year-end list for YA fiction). Will have to look into the others, but choosing between Cashore and Cornish here would be tough for me, as both were outstanding stories.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Nebula Award finalists announced
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Merry & Bright adds another punch of color to the holiday season! If Sandy Gervais' Holly Jolly line from last year was your favorite, then Merry & Bright will knock your socks off as well. She has done something wonderful with Christmas themes — ornaments, holly, candy cane stripes, and trees as never seen before, especially the plaids and stripes! Definitely merry, and definitely bright with red, yellow, green, and teal. Be prepared to be delighted. Speaking of delight, we have some awesome kits using Merry & Bright!
Merry Christmas from water-logged Iowa! Here in Algona we are all safe and dry. Many of the farm fields have ponds and some parts of fields will have to be replanted, but overall we are so much more fortunate than those to the south of us.
Since Holly Jolly, (last year's Christmas line) was so successful it was decided to use the same coloring in this year's Christmas line, Merry & Bright. I have only repeated a coloring back to back one other time in my 13 years of designing fabric.
I was thrilled to hear that we would be repeating the colors. I spend the most time developing the colors, mixing and mixing until I finally get the color that I have pictured in my mind. It sometimes takes me 2 weeks to finalize the color palette. I always say once I have the color palette I am half done with the line. So by repeating the colors, I saved myself two weeks time! – I could get to painting that much quicker!
After the colors are decided the work is over and I can relax and paint. I actually paint out every single piece of fabric on paper. Of course painting out the panel is always the most fun. This line has two panels and a preprinted table runner. It is always a challenge to come up with a new twist on the usual Christmas motifs. (I mean really, how many ways can you make a tree?) But I love the challenge!
After the fabric is completely finalized I receive a disc with each of the pieces of fabrics scanned to the disc. I use this to design and computer-generate the quilts for this fabric line. It is almost like sewing using the computer! By doing this the sales reps can show the shops the fabric and the patterns at the same time. This is a great help to the shop owners when they are buying the line.
About 2-3 weeks before the shops receive their fabric I receive mine. I then make the "real" quilts – using a sewing machine – no computer involved at this point. The quilts are then photographed and become pattern covers. I designed seven patterns for this line of fabric. You can see and buy all of these patterns right here at Fat Quarter Shop.
So what am I doing today? I am anxiously awaiting my UPS delivery as I will be receiving Tranquility. You will have to wait until November to see this line and I hope you like it as much as I do.
I am also in the middle of painting out my Christmas 2009 line. Think fun and out of the box. (Just a little teaser for all of you.) 🙂
I hope you enjoy Merry & Bright as much as I enjoyed designing it. Email me pictures of your projects. I love to see how you use my fabric.
May all your days be Merry & Bright.
Sandy Gervais
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Ten years ago, I photographed Kristina and James's wedding at the amazing Youngberg Hill Vineyard, outside of McMinnville, Oregon. But a few months prior to that, I photographed their engagement portraits at Baker Beach, in San Francisco. We had the Golden Gate Bridge in the background and everything; it was wonderful. (See their engagement portraits here.)
This summer, I received an email from Kristina saying that they were heading to Hawaii to celebrate their 10th anniversary. She wanted to know if I wanted to create some more portraits with them, again on a beach, in Hawaii. Of course, I was in!
So we made plans, and headed to Hawaii. On the island of Oahu, we spent an incredible afternoon together (starting with local shave ice…) photographing on a deserted beach on the North Shore, right next to a polo club (thus the horse in some of the photos). It was truly one of the more awesome portrait sessions I've ever done.