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The Robby the Robot Movie Poster Edition kit will feature updated legs and arms along with a new rocky base to stand the model on, and all-new parts will be sculpted to create a figure of the movie's heroine, Altaira. The Robby the Robot kit will come with a full-color backdrop to display behind the model, effectively creating the movie poster in three dimensions. Robby the
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Panthers advance to semi finals
MERIDIAN – The Snake River Panthers took center stage as they opened the 2013 3A state basketball championship tournament with a 1:15 game with the Buhl Indians. Riding a nine game winning streak Snake River looked to run it to ten and that is exactly what they did, although it was a little tighter than anticipated, as they held off a furious Buhl comeback attempt before escaping with a 38-37 victory.
"I thought that we started the game out well, we came out and scored 17 points in that first quarter but then in the last three quarters we just went stagnant," Snake River head coach Robert Coombs said. "We just were playing tentative. We were pretty tight for the first game and hopefully tomorrow we won't be as tight."
Indeed the first quarter action was all Snake River as they sprinted from the gates, building a double digit lead as Mason Watt closed out the opening stanza with a three ball and a 17-7 Panther lead.
That was the only three point basket that Snake River tallied on the afternoon however as the basket seemed to shrink in diameter after the nice opening quarter.
"I thought that we were executing our offense and we got some point blank shots at the basket and we need to do a better job of finishing and I told the kids that after the game," Coach Coombs said.
Despite the difficulties from the field Snake River still led by nine at the halftime buzzer and eventually pushed the lead out to as many as 13 points as Jacoby Johnson cashed in on a drive in the paint with 2:05 remaining in the third quarter.
Johnson finished with a team high 9 points for the Panthers.
That proved to be the final field goal for the Panthers though as Buhl began chipping away at the Panther lead.
With Snake River struggling from the free throw line, Buhl were able to close the gap to just two points and with 0:20 remaining in the ball game, the Indians called time out to set up the potential game tying or winning play.
Wyatt Wray foiled that effort however as he stepped into the passing lane, forcing a turnover by the Indians with 0:11 remaining. Brad Coombs was fouled on the inbounds play and on the ensuing charity tosses he hit one of two to push the lead out to three at 38-35.
Buhl got two chances to tie the game, the first of which was foiled by Wray once again as he blocked the three point shot. The game officials put 3.1 seconds back on the clock giving Buhl one more shot but it was well off the mark and despite the put back at the buzzer, Snake River was victorious with the one point victory.
"It's always our goal on the defensive end and if we can hold a team to 37 points it gives us a chance to be in the game," Coach Coombs said. "Tomorrow will be the same thing and both of the teams who we could play are pretty good but defense is what got us here so hopefully we will continue to play hard on the offensive end and maybe we will come out a little bit looser and shoot the ball a little bit better."
The Panthers return to the court tonight for a 6:15 semi-final game.
Snake River 17 7 9 5 – 38
Buhl 7 8 8 14 - 37
Snake River (38) – Adrian Castaneda 5, Jacoby Johnson 9, Cole Rushton 6, Nate Martin 1, Brad Coombs 7, Mason Watt 3, Curtis Keller 3, Wyatt Wray 4. FG: 15. FT: 7-17. 3-pointers: 1-14 (Mason Watt). Rebounds: 38 (Jacoby Johnson 6). Assists: 6 (Cole Rushton 2). Fouls: 8. Fouled out: none.
Buhl (37) – Taylor Oppedyk 4, Jacob DeKruyf 6, Kade Crossland 18, Kasey Crossland 3, Thys VanderBerg 6. FG: 15. FT: 2-3. 3-pointers: 5-22 (Kade Crossland 4, Kasey Crossland 1). Rebounds: 28 (Thys VanderBerg 6). Assists: 9 (Hayden Eckert 4). Fouls: 12. Fouled out: (Kasey Crossland).


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I, Judyth, was feeling great until I stepped into a cigarette smoke-filled
restaurant the day after Christmas. This somehow was the last straw in
weakening my immune system sufficiently to be susceptible to a persistent
six-week onslaught of flu symp- toms ranging from a throat so sore that I
could barely swallow for two weeks(two strep cultures were negative), tonsils
swollen to the point of feeling like I had a golf ball lodged in my throat, a
violent gagging cough every time I ate anything, and sciatic-type leg aches
deep inside the bones which drove me crazy for several nights and prevented
sleep. Now, as you can understand, this was quite embarrassing for a
naturopathic doctor! During this entire time, I repeatedly treated lots of my
patients suffering from the flu with much success, most of them recovering
within two or three days. I found myself giving suggestions to my hypnosis
patients that the sound of my coughing would take them into a DEEPER and DEEPER
state of trance. Some of my patients told me "I sure hope I don't get what you
have!" Others asked, "Are you taking anything for your flu?" I
was doing all the right things, or so I thought- taking all the appropriate
homeopathic remedies and vitamins and avoiding dairy products. One symptoms
would go aways, but another, even more severe, would quickly follow. I spent a
lot of time wondering what I was supposed to learn from it all, and, needless
to say, some moments of serious discouragement.
The turning point to regaining my health came when we attended a wonderful
Indian banquet in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda's birthday. That day Bob
sensed that I needed some inspiration and read to me the section from
Yogananda's book The Divine Romance on healing. Yogananda talked about
the importance of holding powerfully in one's mind the imperturbable thought of
wholeness in order to overpower the vibration or thought of illness. He told a
story about his sister having suffered from a terrible throat infection. She
couldn't swallow anything (just like me) without terrible pain and cried to
Yogananda, "Please do anything you want to help me." He told her, "It is your
mind that is creating this sore throat." He brought her food to eat and,
without her awareness, placed his hand on her throat as he sent the power of
his thought into her throat. She was immediately able to eat without any pain
and was thrilled that her throat was healed. After Yogananda left, she looked
at her throat in the mirror. When she saw the ulcers still there, the pain
suddenly re-turned. When she told him what happened, he said, "I saw your
throat perfect in the light of God, and that is why you were well. But you saw
the disease, and that is why you are feeling pain." He instructed her to drink
some water and , because her mind, was receptive, the throat pain was again
immediately alleviated. She didn't look at her throat in the mirror again.
This story deeply impressed me, but my throat pain persisted. At the
banquet that evening I ran into a patient whom I had helped with the flu a week
before. She had recovered within a few days and thanked me and said she was
sorry I was still sick. I heard myself responding, "It's more important for me
to be able to help my patients heal than myself." I immediately realized I was
unconsciously being a martyr rather than practicing the principle of "Physician
Heal Thyself". I woke the next day free of my agonizing throat pain,
understanding that there's no real value in helping others with their healing
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A recent study on the economic impact of beer brewing in Colorado by the University of Colorado Business Research Division could be reason for local beer drinkers to celebrate.
That frosty mug filled with sudsy brew is creating jobs and turning the state economy in big ways.
The investments that these breweries make in Colorado are a major boon for the state, said Ken Lund, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and its great to acknowledge the industrys growth and success here.
The craft-brewing industrys 139 licensed brewers last year took in more than $100 million in income and provided a $446 million economic impact on the Colorado economy, the study said. The state brews more beer than any other in the nation and the industry generated 6,600 jobs, with 4,200 of them being in the craft-beer business.
Moreover, the jobs offered higher-than-average wages for some people in the states rural areas where good salaries can be scarce, the report said.
The industry is on a double-digit growth trajectory, and the potential for still more jobs to be created is likely, said John Carlson, executive director of the Colorado Brewers Guild.
In fact, even at the top of the list of beer-brewing states, Colorado is still home to the fastest-growing and most-creative beer market in the nation, the study reported.
The industry also helps the state take in another $9 million in special beer excise taxes, the report said.
Durango certainly plays its part. The city is home to the highest number of breweries per capita in the nation, with one brewery for every 3,480 people. Its a ranking that will be further cemented this year with the recent opening of Mountain Madness Brewing, Durangos latest newcomer on the craft-brewing scene.
The company already has announced plans for several major construction projects over the next several years, including an outside deck expansion, pub expansion, relocating an entirely new kitchen and eventually adding a first-class brewery. Their first signature beer also is on the horizon, according to the companys website.
Colorado craft brewing creates a dynamic impact on the Colorado economy, Carlson said. Explosive growth continues to have a huge economic effect on the state with no sign of slowing down.
The industry is well-positioned to prosper, he said, thanks to a sound regulatory system that is fostering the success of independent brewers.
Dave Thibodeau, president of the Brewers Guild and founder of Ska Brewing Co., said he believes envious eyes around the nation are focused on Colorados prolific beer business and the dynamic beer culture its creating.
The brewers here are creating an electric beer culture, while contributing to entrepreneurial activity and spurring beer tourism, Thibodeau said.
And somehow the success continues despite historic attempts in the early 1900s to kill the industry for good.
Before state legislators penned a prohibition in 1912, brewers here were putting out nearly 85,000 barrels of the frosty beverage each year. The prohibition lasted nearly two decades but had a lasting toll on the industry. Five brewers re-emerged as the prohibition lifted during the Great Depression. Just one was left operating by 1975, though, the report said.
Four years later, the industry figuratively dusted off its knees and re-ignited a brewing fire. And by 1988, Durangos Carver Brewing Co. was on the forefront of building the business by introducing a new tradition the brew pub.
Now, the state is considered a creative center for brewing excellence as it puts out an estimated 1 million barrels of beer each year, the report said. And breweries are drawing about 50,000 visitors into the states tourist ranks annually with dozens of events, tours and beer festivals, such as the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival Sept. 14 to 16. Multi-day and camping tickets for that event are on sale now, and single-day tickets go on sale next month.
The events and breweries round out the areas tourism market and tourist offerings, said Anne Klein, spokeswoman for the Durango Area Tourism Office
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Paris, France is the capitol of all things style. Learn how to capture the look of a real Parisian home with this home decor guide.
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Master of Education - Teacher as Leader
Course Descriptions
EDUC 5103 – Learning to Lead – 3 credit hours
Provides an overview of the teacher leader concept and the critical issues, challenges, and ethics that the teacher as a leader faces within the school community. This course examines the history, current trends, and future of teacher as leader in P-12 public schools. Special attention is given to the teacher as a collaborative, reflective, data-driven leader and decision maker. Various performance events are structured to evaluate the degree a student is able to integrate and apply the knowledge base presented in this course with authentic applications in the professions of education.
EDUC 5113 – Conducting Action Research – 3 credit hours
An introduction to research methods related to problem-solving in education including qualitative, quantitative, and action research. Research techniques, strategies, methodologies, analysis of results, and the uses of research are explored. The important of the protection of human subjects and the role of the Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects research is explained. Candidates will collaborate with others in their schools and will provide leadership in the ethical role and responsibilities of a researcher. Little background in research methods or statistics is assumed.
EDUC 5123 – Instructional Design & 21st Century Skills – 3 credit hours
Prepares the classroom teacher to give leadership within the school community in the designing of instruction and curriculum through alignment to standards and assessment that focus on developing 21st century skills, increasing student understanding, and moving students to higher levels of critical thinking at all grade levels. An exploration of innovative use of time and space, global perspectives, and curriculum mapping provides a new curricular approach for teachers as they lead their school colleagues to examine curriculum choices and to prepare students for the challenges of the future.
EDUC 5133 – Assessment, Accountability & Student Learning – 3 credit hours
Students will examine the construction of criterion-referenced and norm-referenced testing instruments administered to Kentucky students. Addresses how teachers analyze and use test results to improve student performance. Students will develop assessments using state testing formats, formative and summative assessments.
EDUC 5143 – Diversity, Leadership & School Improvement – 3 credit hours
Intended to assist the working professional in understanding and working with a diverse student body and becoming a teacher leader who can assist other teachers in working effectively with diverse students. A range of cultural and perceptual factors that may influence the performance, achievement and retention of diverse students will be analyzed with an emphasis on identifying best practices in working with social diversities, diverse life experiences, and at-risk students.
EDUC 5153 – Action Research for Teacher Leadership – 3 credit hours
Designed as the implementation phase of the action research proposal completed in Conducting Action Research. The course will provide an opportunity for candidates to assume a leadership role as a researcher in their classrooms involving systematic observation and/or collection of data, reflection, and planned action. Prerequisite: EDUC 5113.
EDUC 5163 – School Leadership & Professional Learning Communities – 3 credit hours
Examines the concept of the Professional Learning Community (PLC). The class will examine several PLC models, including the Three Basic Ideas as presented by Robert DuFour, (2004). Special emphasis is given to the personal teaching and leadership skills needed to develop, thrive, and be a contributing member within a PLC.
EDUC 5213 – Literacy & 21st Century Skills – 3 credit hours
Master's candidates will develop an understanding of how new technologies shape literacy and will be introduced to methodologies for teaching reading and writing in a diverse contexts addressing 21st century skills. Current issues, including literacy skills for workplace readiness, the digital divide, digital technology and writing, literacy and critical thinking, will be included.
EDUC 5223 – ESL & Literacy – 3 credit hours
Provides an overview of strategies for teaching English literacy skills to second language learners. The focus will be on leadership roles in identifying theory and practice related to reading, writing, listening and speaking; and on leading others in incorporating strategies that work for both students and community.
EDUC 5233 – Leadership in Differentiating Instruction – 3 credit hours
Designed to enhance understanding of effectively meeting the needs of learners with varying abilities, interests, and learning profiles by encouraging and supporting teachers as they match instructional strategies to student learning styles. Characteristics of a differentiated classroom; techniques for differentiating content, process, and outcomes; and differentiation on the basis of students' readiness, interest, and need are components of this course. Candidates will learn how to move differentiation from an abstract idea to school-wide acceptance and implementation.


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Give 'em some skin, a real country bumpkin
Get up off his property, the Villain, Fuzzy Lumpkins
Dumpin', enough raw lead to leave a forehead sunkin'
When he's on tour, keep your paws off his pumpkin dumplin'
Town village nympho, now it's all his though
The way she got down was far from privileged info
Break up to make up, wake up and smell the indo
Just from how she liked to show her belly button ring tho'
Couldn't tell em nothin', 5200, Atari, or Sega
Test tube L's with the lid, Garcia y Vega
His tongue is like a sword that's mighty like a pen
And you ain't seen nothin' like The Mighty Quinn
Alrighty Then!
Seal the deal with the shakin' of a hand
People's catchin' feelings like it's Making of the Band
Villain have your fake man, quakin' in his Vans
When he do a jam, fans break dancin' in the stands
Chances are, he'll lose the battle and the war
Tryin' to go to shore with just a paddle and an oar
Oo, shucks, he should have known them two schmucks
Would have came through the game
Lame ducks, off beaucoup bucks
[Hook: Vast Aire]
Yo, Metal Fingers, fix the beat with fire water
I advise all fathers to watch they daughters
It's goin' down tonight
We got monster's in the crowd, and they ready to fight
Metal Fingers, fix the beat with fire water
I advise all fathers to watch they daughters
You know we keep tricks up the sleeve
Comin' through with the Justice League (But you don't hear me though)
[Verse 2: Vast Aire]
I used to sew army patches on my favorite coat
BMX got your guns, old folks got soap
Homeless Sally from Cali cursed, cats in the alley
Sounds so foul, we washed our mouths out with soap
I came up with cats, that never be smilin'
I called DOOM he said meet him on Monsta Island
Where the girls look good
And them MC's be whilin'
You can catch me in Valuer Suits, stylin'
With Lady Jaye holdin' hands with the Baroness
Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes don't got nothin' on this
I got them Go Go Gadgets
So when the Cobra-La come through the floor
I'm puttin' snakes in baskets
[Verse 3: DOOM]
We rhyme and do our thang
He's like Stymie from Our Gang
Guitar twang, try me, and WHA DA DA DANG
I don't think you want to know
Even if you still do
And want me to, I'll tell you
But then I'd have to kill you
"WILL YOU?" Please
It's like a Grilled Cheese sammich
Gotta bring the butter or the bread'll get damaged
Flip it, slice it, and give half to Vast Aire
If you ask nicely, and bring a glass
We'll share the last beer, here
[Verse 4: Vast Aire]
After the Cold Vein and Doomsday, we don't need no pop
REVOLUTION, we hit cops with Judo Chops
All you see is red, black, and green
Know I'm down for my team
They killed Radio Raheem!
Now I want to smoke a blunt, you know, blow off some steam?
Open my mouth like Godzilla, and all you see is light beams
Now this rap shit ain't all that it seems
You can leave it to the Supa Friendz to spill the beans
"Da Supafriendz" is from Vast Aire's solo album Look Mom… No Hands.
It features MF DOOM and Vast Aire exchanging verses over an intricate sample from Fat Albert's Brown Hornet theme song.


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Reviewed By Christopher N (Hopkinsville, KY) Reviewed for a 2010 Nissan Altima —9/5/2013 8:53 PM
Bolts too long and needed to be cut shorter. Short a 1/4" tee for hooking them together. Instructions not model specific. You better know your vehicle if you install them. Good product, but not a "kit" for a specific vehicle, but can be installed on several models I suspect.


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Discover the highlights of Eastern USA on this stateside road trip to the South and back.
See all that The United States' east coast has to over on an adventure through the nation's sprawling metropolises and unspoiled nature reserves. Starting in New York and finishing in Chicago, discover the immaculately manicured gardens of Washington DC, the rolling peaks of the Appalachians and Great Smoky Mountains, the southern comfort of Kentucky and the country twang of Nashville. Get lost in the glitz of Dollywood or seek out an authentic blues experience in the streets of Chicago. The eclectic eastern US has something for everybody.
Chicago's lakefront footpaths are nearly 45 kilometres in length and run beside the stunning Lake Michigan. Free time here means you can either walk the trail or take a boat across the waters
For unforgettable scenes of rural America, take in the views along the 105 mile Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
Washington DC was built with the blocks of American history and is great to explore by day and night. See the monuments and memorials of the capital on an optional bike tour
The flexibility of this trip allows you to do what you want, when you want and without the restrictions of a packed itinerary
This is a participatory trip. That's a fancy way of saying you're not just along for the ride – you're part of a team! You know the phrase 'the more you put in, the more you get out'. Well that's extra true on this trip. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities like food prep and washing up. It's all about giving your new travel mates a hand – everyone knows there's nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own!
That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately US$10 per day, run to cover the cost of meals. This kitty saves you worrying about stuff like where to get food or what exactly sales tax is, and actually helps keep your costs down. Instead of paying individually as you go, it means we can bulk purchase items and cook our own food – though there's always the chance to use it for the occasional pizza night! The kitty is optional and for your convenience, so if you've got specific dietary requirements you can opt out and purchase (and cook) your own food.
The United States is a world of endless possibilities – that's why our Basix trips are designed so they fit together as (not quite endless) combinations. That means while you might just be starting your trip, some of your new travel mates may have been travelling together for a week or more (and so have some great tips for you). You can see how our trips fit together and all the different possible combinations at www.intrepidtravel.com/brochures. Simply click view/download on the North America brochure and look at the combo map on page 12.
There's a large amount of driving involved in this trip and much of the time is spent in the van, which can feel quite cramped. This is all part of the adventure though and it gives you the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers.
Some of the cities visited on this trip are quite expensive, so be prepared to pay above average prices for meals when eating out. If you do a bit of research, there are plenty of affordable options and your guides will be able to recommend some great restaurants.
Traffic in/out of the New York, Washington DC and Chicago areas can be quite hectic and busy, especially during the holiday period. There may be delays, so be prepared to take part in car games to keep you entertained.
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My husband left me and our baby son because he said he came to this country to work not for family life.(basically, ive used u and have no need for u anymore). for 4 yrs he never once tried to see his son, at one point my son had a meningitis scare and i called him, he said he was coming but never did. i forced him to pay for our son through the csa as he was refusing too. in the 5th year, he divorced me ,went back home and got married to his first cousin.he is now back in the uk and wife is still back home. he got hold of my number about 6months ago and started harrassing me and talking to me like he was still my husband, he started following me around, saying he still wanted me back etc! i could not believe,that this man i thought was a good muslim was talking like this, he left us, he divorced me ,he got married again and yet somehow he said it was all my fault (even his 2nd marriage is my fault apparently), anyway,cut a long story short, because i spurned his advances and contacted the police to stop him,he is now dragging me through the courts for access to our son,out of feeling rejected. i know he is not interested in our son and is only doing this cos i spurned his advances, im really scared about going court ,as i will have to pay etc and i have a solicitor but i am so frightened about all this. my question is,wat does islam say about what he is doing,am i wrong in stopping him seeing his son,even though he beat the hell out his baby son and me,when we were married and for 5yrs (my son is 5yrs now marshallah) has shown no interest in his son? i dont know what to do,i dont want to do anything wrong islamically but want to do what is right for my son at the same time ,which is, no contact with his father ,as he is violent and has shown no interset in him ever and now is using him as a weapon to get to me. even though he has done all this,do i islamically have a right to try and stop him getting access,he is not morally or islamically even a good role model for his son.
Undoubtedly what you mention about this man indicates that he does not represent a good example to his son of good character and religious commitment, and he is not qualified to have custody of the child and raise him. But this does not mean that he does not have the right to see him and check on him from time to time. Similarly, the son's duty to honour him and treat him kindly is not waived.
The fact that the father is falling short and negligent, or he is an unjust wrongdoer, does not mean that the son should forsake him and ignore him, or that we should encourage him to do that, because the father's rights are great, as are the mother's rights.
The fuqaha' stated that it is the father's right to see his child if the child is in the mother's custody, and that he should not be prevented from visiting him. But they differed as to the time frame within which he should visit him. The Hanbalis referred the matter to custom (al-'urf), such as visiting him once a week. The fuqaha' pointed out that after divorce, the husband becomes a stranger or non-mahram to his ex-wife, so attention must be paid to that. If he visits the child in his mother's house, he should not stay for too long, and it is essential that he should not be alone with his ex-wife. She may prevent him from entering her house, but she should bring the child out to see him.
If the child falls sick, the father should not be prevented from visiting him. Thus each person should be given their due rights.
Al-Mawsoo'ah al-Fiqhiyyah (17/317); al-Mughni (8/193).
You should try to understand this matter, and not strive to separate the boy from his father, or fill the boy with resentment and hatred. In addition to being haraam, this is also harmful to the child's psychology, character and behaviour.
If you are afraid that the child may be influenced by some of his father's bad attitudes, this may be remedied by raising him well and directing him properly, without speaking ill of the father or distorting his image in the child's mind.
The point is that it is not permissible for you to deprive the father of seeing his son and vice versa, rather you must allow him to see him and visit him, either in your house, if you have a mahram with whom you will feel safe if he enters your house, or outside the house. You can agree on a suitable time frame, such as every week, every two weeks and so on. You should also strive to raise your child well and bring him up with good morals, so that he will have a good attitude towards his father and others. Avoid turning the child against his father or making him hate him, because that is haraam, as it is a call to sever ties of kinship. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Would you then, if you were given the authority, do mischief in the land, and sever your ties of kinship?
23. Such are they whom Allaah has cursed, so that He has made them deaf and blinded their sight"
[Muhammad 47:22, 23]
And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "No one who severs ties of kinship will enter Paradise." Narrated by Muslim (4637).
It says in Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa'imah (21/205):
If the wife leaves the marital home or the couple becomes separated by divorce, for example, and they have a child or children, it is not permissible according to Islamic sharee'ah for one of them to prevent the other from seeing or visiting their child. If the child is in the mother's custody, for example, it is not permissible for her to prevent his father from seeing him and visiting him, because Allaah has enjoined upholding ties of kinship, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Worship Allaah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk…"
[al-Nisa' 4:36]
According to the hadeeth: "If anyone separates a mother and her child, Allaah will separate him and his loved ones on the Day of Resurrection."
End quote. The hadeeth was narrated by al-Tirmidhi (1204) and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.
Now that you know the shar'i ruling on this issue, beware of resorting to the courts of man-made law to deny the father his right to see and visit his son, although you do have the right to go to court to prevent him from wronging and harming you, or taking your son away from you.
We ask Allaah to help you to raise him well and to help you to do which is good, right and proper.
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A Master Class In Common Sense
Thursday March 1, 2012 | Filed under: ASI Shows, News About ASI
I admire anyone with the guts to take a stand on unpopular issues – whether I agree with those positions or not. So it was refreshing to hear former Mayor Richard Daley discuss hot-button topics like gun control, education and competing with China in his recent interview with ASI Radio.
After the Ohio school shooting, Daley said frankly: "There are just too many guns in America."
During his interview with ASI Radio, Daley said we're becoming numb to violence: "I know it's very controversial and people want to stay away from it, but we are arming America … It's just another headline, and people don't realize what it does to families and to the children in these schools."
The interview advances Daley's July 19 keynote at the ASI trade show in Chicago titled "City CEO: Rising to Challenges and Change." Click here to listen to the interview in its entirety, and click here to register for the keynote and the meet and greet with Chicago's longest-running mayor.
In his keynote, Daley will share turnaround stories and discuss changes that affect businesses at all levels. He'll also offer a hands-on lesson in leadership, crisis management and preparing for future business challenges in any economy.
Daley, who served Chicago for 22 years, is credited with revamping the city's public school system and overhauling public housing. Since leaving City Hall in May, Daley joined a law firm and became a distinguished senior fellow at the University of Chicago.
In the interview, Daley made a great point about the state of U.S. manufacturing: There isn't one college or business school in America that teaches manufacturing. Wisely, he suggests that what business leaders learn in plants, steel mills, factories and the like can easily be applied to government.
Daley thinks the best way to battle bureaucracy in either business or government is to appoint project managers to get things done. "You really have to be a problem-solver," Daley said. "Bring people together and take a holistic approach. Hold people accountable. That's key."
The best way to accomplish something? Stop studying issues to death, Daley said. "Make a decision and move on." Anyone who's ever sat through endless rounds of meetings where nothing seems to get accomplished can relate to that, I'm sure.
Let me know what you think of the interview by posting a comment or e-mailing me here. I'm also on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.


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Retire? These readers aren't ready yet
A recent "LifeTimes" featured Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas employee Creola Phelps, who retired earlier this year at 88. We asked other readers still working in their eighties to share their inspiring stories. Among those who did are Ray Klaus, 83, of Park Ridge, Ill.; John T. Denney, 86, of Elk Grove Village, Ill.; and Herbert L. Weinfield, 86, of Northbrook, Ill.
Ray Klaus: Still flying high
A longtime flight instructor who still takes to the sky, Ray Klaus learned to pilot at Wilson Airport in Schiller Park, Ill,, in the mid-1940s. He's never stopped.
"Flying has enriched my life and has proven to be a never-ending learning experience," writes Klaus, who says he recently received the FAA Master Pilot Award. It honors those with 50 or more years of accident-free, violation-free flying.
"There is always something new to learn or do," he adds. "It is unfortunate that today's youth seems limited to computer games and TV, instead of experiencing real flight. As Leonardo da Vinci said, 'When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.'"
John T. Denney: Colorful second career
John Denney reports he retired from the Elk Grove Village Fire Department in 1991. He soon returned to his longtime avocation, painting and drawing, and began a successful second career as an artist and teacher.
"Selling my art over many years led to teaching watercolor and drawing," he writes.
"I have mentored for many years at Harper College in Palatine, Ill.," he adds, "and now teach at the Arlington Heights (Ill.) Senior Center."
Herbert L. Weinfield: Still practicing dentistry
Dr. Herbert Weinfield writes: "Retiring in 2006 at age 80 after 58 years of practicing dentistry (with our daughter Lois since 1988), I thought pursuing my other passion of collecting old mechanical slot machines, travel, home, and family would be enough. Wrong!
"Looking for something interesting to do, for the last five years or so I've been employed by dental groups that go to Chicagoland schools and day care centers. Using portable equipment, our teams do screenings, education programs, cleanings, use sealants, and do fluoride treatments. This is very professionally and personally satisfying. We are trying to prevent dental problems before they happen, instead of treating them after they occur."
Dr. Weinfield says he works about five hours daily, anywhere from one to five days each week, during the school year. He says his extended career takes him to many Chicago suburbs, as well as countless city locations. Along the way, this exposes him to many new and interesting people and neighborhoods. "I'm having fun."
And wherever the doctor goes, he is always on the lookout for old slot machines to add to his collection!


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Group Sales and Audience Development Manager for the Pittsburgh Public Theater
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"My creativity was cultivated through the diverse course components within the Arts Administration major at Waynesburg University. Outside the classroom, I enjoyed ample leadership opportunities in the theater department and also the chance to serve alongside my classmates both in the local community and internationally. Through the development of a unique skill set, service-minded leadership and strong educational background, I left Waynesburg ready to begin my career in arts."
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This true modern masterpiece is built around the two fateful words that make up the title and herald the end - "Alas, Babylon." When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand years of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed instantly. But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared, the struggle is just beginning, as men and women of all backgrounds join together to confront the darkness....
"Amazingly contemporary"
Jack Ryan, the former president of the United States, is out of office, but not out of the loop about his brainchild, the "Campus" - a highly effective, counter-terrorism organization that operates outside the Washington hierarchy. But what Ryan doesn't know is that his son, Jack Ryan, Jr., has joined his cousins, Brian and Dominic Caruso, at the shadowy Campus. While a highly effective analyst, young Ryan hungers for the action of a field agent.
"Superb! More Clancy/LDP!"
Murder. Love. Jealousy. And the ultimate betrayal. Now, with Rose on trial for her life and Lissa first in line for the Royal Crown, nothing will ever be the same between them.
"Great Ending"
Tiffany Aching has spent years studying with senior witches, and now she is on her own. As the witch of the Chalk, she performs the bits of witchcraft that aren't sparkly, aren't fun, don't involve any kind of wand, and that people seldom ever hear about: She does the unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone - or something - is igniting fear, inculcating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches.
"Another Treasured Pratchett"
The solar system most of us grew up with included nine planets, with Mercury closest to the sun and Pluto at the outer edge. Then, in 2005, astronomer Mike Brown made the discovery of a lifetime: a 10th planet, Eris, slightly bigger than Pluto. But instead of its resulting in one more planet being added to our solar system, Brown's find ignited a firestorm of controversy that riled the usually sedate world of astronomy and launched him into the public eye.
"Informative and fun"
Lilly Yazhi knows all she needs to know about Clay Tahoma. Sure, he's got a certain appeal befitting his Navajo roots, but she's not falling for Clay's silent, "earthy" attractiveness. She certainly won't make the same mistake as Clay's ex-wife. Only trouble is, her heart and mind have committed to different resolves.
"The series continures...."
In the late summer of a long-ago year, a killer arrived in a small city. His name was Alton Turner Blackwood, and in the space of a few months he brutally murdered four families. His savage spree ended only when he himself was killed by the last survivor of the last family, a 14-year-old boy. Half a continent away and two decades later, someone is murdering families again, re-creating in detail Blackwood's crimes.
"One of the better Koontz books"
Building upon this critical work in
Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, Taubes now revisits the urgent question of what's making us fat - and how we can change - in this exciting new book. Persuasive, straightforward, and practical,
Why We Get Fat makes Taubes' crucial argument newly accessible to a wider audience.
"Eye opening, life changing book!"
The space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to meet us and to begin humanity's first interstellar friendship. There's just one problem: They're hideously ugly and they smell like rotting fish. So getting humanity's trust is a challenge. The Yherajk need someone who can help them close the deal. Enter Thomas Stein, who knows something about closing deals. He's one of Hollywood's hottest young agents.
"Hollywood Agent Represents Stinky Aliens"
GhostWalker Kane Cannon's mission plunges him into a hot zone more personal than he anticipated: the hiding place of Rose Patterson - hunted fugitive, ex-lover, and a fellow GhostWalker desperate to save the life of her unborn child.


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Dermatology, Vascular Anomalies
On staff since February 2009
Children's Title: Division Chief, Dermatology
Academic Title: Professor
Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Robert Sidbury MD, MPH got his undergraduate and medical degrees from Duke University, and his Masters in Public Health from Harvard. He did his internship and residency at UCSF and the Oregon Health and Science University, and completed fellowships at Northwestern University and Harvard.
He has held faculty positions at Harvard Medical School and the University of Washington School of Medicine where he is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and chief of the division of dermatology. His clinical and research interests include atopic dermatitis, vascular tumors of infancy, vitamin D, and pediatric health services. He spends most of his time outside of work playing with his four year old daughter Claire.
Dr Sidbury has that rare combo of compassion, knowledge, humor, and keeping both kids and adults at ease. What a wonderful man and a great Dr!
When my daughter's pediatrician referred us to Dr. Sidbury, I knew we had come to the right place. Not only did he put us at ease immediately--he genuinely cared about my daughter's well being. He eventually referred us to a pediatric ophthalmologist but he made all the initial calls and followed up (as he agreed to do) to make sure we got an appointment right away. All my questions were answered and he personally called back when necessary. Dr. Sidbury truly loves what he does. It was worth the drive (in traffic) to see him!
Dr. Sidbury is great! I went to him with severe atopic dermatitis (among other minor things) and he took my questions and concerns seriously. He was very patient and honest when answering my questions. He went above and beyond when explaining certain conditions to me and was able to make me laugh even when I felt miserable. Thank you Dr. Sidbury!
Our daughter was diagnosed with Linear Scleroderma this summer. We saw Dr Sidbury for a second opinion due to the recommended treatment. He was very compassionate, very thorough, treated us with personal concern and answered our questions completely. Even though I initially was against the recommended treatment, Dr Sidbury was able to explain it to put my mind at ease. He showed the same concern for my daughter that he would for his own child. I am very impressed with him and his staff. I feel blessed that he is caring for our family.
Our daughter was born with a large PWS down the left side of her body. Becoming a Mother for the first time had its challenges but this had its own level of anxiety. We as parents would never, ever want to change her but for the sake of our daughter sanity in a somewhat cruel world (or world with cruel children) we decided to explore our options. Through our pediatrician, we drove the 4 hours to Seattle to meet Dr. Sidbury. Our consultation was wonderful. He made us and our 8 month old (at the time) feel very welcome, at home and involved with the process. He worked with us and our insurance company! I was skeptical of the process and feared that there could be adverse effects. He immediately put my mind at ease and I am so genuinely thankful for that. I know that even though the procedure itself can be emotionally and physically taxing on our little one and us, we will have the desired outcome through Dr. Sidbury. I would highly recommend him and the entire team to anyone. The nurses as well; I have never come across more helpful and genuinely caring nurses!
Along with recommending Dr. Sidbury, I want to thank them all for helping our new little family. Through the nurses and Dr. Sidbury' s help and care, I feel I can more confidently arm my daughter with self-confidence and the knowledge it will take to help her through her school years to come. Our child is our most precious and prized possession and I wouldn't her procedures to anyone else!
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Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
– Source: Reviews in Health Care, 2012 vol 3, #4
By Leonard A Jason, Kristen Barker, Abigail Brown
[Note: you may freely read and print the full text of this article at http://ojs-seed.neagen.it/index.php/rhc/article/view/280/html. Suggests a separate "Moderate" pediatric ME/CFS clinical category; that, contrary to what some had thought, health may improve in pediatric cases, but "returning to pre-morbid functioning is rare"; and that "pacing strategies may be promising."]
Research on pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is reviewed in this article.
Many recent articles in this area highlight the existence of key differences between the adult and pediatric forms of the illness.
This review article provides an overview of pediatric ME/ CFS, including:
• Epidemiology,
• Diagnostic criteria,
• Treatment,
• And prognosis.
Challenges to the field are identified with the hope that in the future pediatric cases of ME/CFS can be more accurately diagnosed and successfully managed.
Source: Reviews in Health Care, 2012, vol 3, #4. Jason LA, Barker K, Brown A. Center for Community Research, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. [Email: email@example.com]


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And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
Genesis 1:14 – 19
Given this mornings lunar eclipse I thought it appropriate to repost from Genesis 1:14-19. The total eclipse began at 2:40 AM and lasted 72 minutes. You can read about it in the Washington Post article Lunar eclipse coincides with winter solstice.
On the fourth day God created the sun and the moon. The sun speaks of the great light of the world, Jesus Christ, for He said, "I am the light of the world…" (John 8:12) And the moon speaks of the lesser light, you and I, for Jesus also said, of His people, "You are the light of the world…" (Matthew 5:14) The only reason the moon shines is because it reflects the light of the sun and in like manner the only reason we shine, as a light of the world, is because we reflect Jesus Christ.
Perhaps you saw these two lights interact early this morning during the eclipse. A great and important lesson is found in here. When the world comes between the sun and the moon we on earth experience an eclipse and the light of the sun is blocked from people's view. That is exactly what happens to me when I get caught up in the things of this world. When I become consumed by my performance at work, by a desire to prosper financially, by a pension for entertainment, or other things of the world. When I allow the world to come between me and my Lord, my own light is eclipsed, and I fail to reflect the great light of Jesus Christ. The same is true for any Christian. The same is true for you.
Remember that you and I are the church and as the church goes, so goes the world.
Let nothing come between you and Jesus.
For more go to Ray Stedman's teaching on Genesis 1:14 – 19 or Jon Courson's teaching on Genesis 1.


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Cave and Karst Management
Program Guidance
The following section addresses cave permits, visitor use monitoring, and cave protection, maintenance, restoration, and research. Other guidance can be found in exhibits at the end of this section. Exhibit 1 is a list of considerations for developing cave management strategies within a general management plan. Exhibit 2 presents cave inventory procedures. The guidelines in these exhibits can be adapted to fit individual park needs.
The inventory and classification process should include all criteria for determining cave significance as noted in the FCRPA: cultural, biological (microbiological), geological/mineralogical/paleontological, hydrological, recreational, scientific, and educational attributes. (See Exhibit 5, Significant Caves Criteria.)
Many parks contain high numbers of caves, sometimes exceeding 300-400. For resource protection and visitor safety, many caves may remain closed to regular or general entry. It is expected that programs will be implemented that will allow entry into and the use of some, if not all, of a park's caves. If a park does allow entry into undeveloped caves or off-trail areas of developed caves for recreation, research, interpretation, or other reasons, such entry should be regulated by a cave entry permit program.
Individual parks have different policies on issuing cave entry permits; however, protection and conservation of the resource(s) and safety for the visitor should be the primary determining factors. In a developed cave, trips off of the established visitor trails should require a written permit, approved by the superintendent or a designee. Anyone failing to comply with park policies regarding conservation of cave resources and/or safety guidelines for cave entry should be denied a cave permit. Any incident should be documented and the chief ranger notified as soon as possible.
There are basically four management strategies for cave entry permit programs.
- Require an entry permit only for those caves with high resource values, fragile or unique features, cultural remains, sensitive ecosystems, or scenic values.
- Require an entry permit for caves with conditions that increase the possibility of injury or illness, such as airborne diseases or high CO2 levels, structural instability, technical difficulty, flooding, or contaminated water.
- Require an entry permit for all caves. The advantage of this approach is that management has very good visitor use records and much more control over cave use. This strategy requires a large commitment of time, money and manpower, if there are many caves in the park, or if there is a significant nearby population center, and the installation of gates or traffic monitoring equipment to maintain tight physical control.
- Require an entry permit for only a certain number of caves for recreational use, based on recreational appeal and the lowest possible risk to cave resources and visitor safety.
Management strategies should be determined through resource evaluations and inventories to determine the method best suited for a given cave. Key information for this determination includes cave inventory records, consultations with those people who are most familiar with the cave, and firsthand knowledge of the cave.
A permitting system must be able to change with changes in cave conditions and patterns of use, or as new information becomes available. Such changes will require reevaluation and possible adjustments to the management prescription. (See Exhibit 3 for a list of health and safety concerns. Exhibit 4 is a list of recommended caving equipment).
Resource Considerations
Experience has demonstrated that special stipulations to protect cave resources may be necessary in any permit program. Among resources needing special mention are bats, the microbiology of a cave, and both speleothems and speleogens.
Bats should not be handled more than is absolutely necessary for needed research. Only qualified researchers who understand NPS policies and mandates regarding protection of natural resources should do such handling. Humans should avoid interaction with maternity colonies and hibernating colonies. Managers should carefully consider research requests to avoid stressing the bats.
Many recent discoveries have been made concerning microbiological life within caves. Persons traveling in caves should pay special attention to preventing the disturbance of such ecological systems. This can be accomplished by adhering to minimum impact techniques. This should include packing out all trash, catching food crumbs when eating, and carrying feces and urine out of the cave. More common microbes can rapidly displace those adapted to low-nutrient environments if nutrient availability increases. Hair, skin, and surface microbes shed by human visitors have the potential to disrupt these environments for extended periods. Cave passages being studied by microbiologists may require access restrictions. Water should be especially safeguarded. Studies have shown some of the most significant damage in caves occurs in pools where a change in water quality affects microbial communities.
Cave features
Caves and the features within them are non-renewable resources and all impacts are cumulative. Some caves are more fragile than others are, yet anyone entering a cave should be aware of the potential for damage that can be created from traveling though fragile areas.
The impact of various types and intensities of use should be carefully and systematically documented.
Measuring visitor use
Use at a developed cave may be determined by mechanically or optically counting people on the elevators, as they exit the cave, by ticket sales, or by a ranger. The cave permit provides use data for undeveloped caves. Many of the caves whose use is regulated are not gated; therefore, the accuracy of use data generated from approved permits is dependent largely on voluntary compliance with entry procedures.
Register placement in caves can be a valuable tool for the resource manager, whether or not a permit is needed to enter the cave. Electronic counters should also be considered for some situations. It is important to have a notice on the register, indicating that signing it will not insure a rescue, should the need arise. Valuable information that is needed on a register should include name, address, date, group affiliation, and comments. The register serves as verification of visit by the permitted party, verification of visits by unauthorized parties, verification of visits to certain areas of the cave, baseline information for visitor impact studies, a record of visitor observations concerning vandalism, gate condition, biota etc., and a means of relaying valuable observations, especially in caves that can be entered without a permit.
Measuring impacts to cave resources
Quantitative and qualitative measurement of cave resources is generally more difficult than measuring visitation. Within a park, monitoring of cave vistas and water quality provides principal indices of cave use impacts. In developed caves, cave microclimate may also be monitored.
Vistas are measured using a system of fixed photopoints and videopoints established at selected sites within the cave. Each site is marked with an unobtrusive identification tag mark. These photos and videos provide comparative qualitative and quantitative data for any visible resources.
Aquatic systems are vulnerable to alteration by people and include indices of change that are relatively easy to measure. Common ions, turbidity, bacterial contents, and other parameters that are likely to be altered by human activity should be monitored periodically where feasible to quantitatively measure any change within the cave.
Establishing appropriate visitation levels
The amount of annual use is established from the correlation of three important types of information: (1) established levels of maximum allowable impact, (2) recorded cave use, and (3) the measured condition of the resource associated with various levels of use. The methods used to evaluate impact must be accurately measurable with a consistent technique, and resource condition must be correlated with the presence of people in the cave.
A maximum level of acceptable cumulative impact should be established, and visitation regulated according to the desired "life" of the route. In many cases, a fixed trail--which by definition is allowed to accept an infinite amount of impact--and well-managed off-trail policies can reduce impact of the surrounding resources to nearly zero. Furthermore, timely mitigation efforts can keep the impacts from ever exceeding the maximum level, allowing visitation to continue indefinitely. However, the impact from visitation should never exceed the park's ability to keep it below the pre-established limits.
Resource Protection
Need for Inventory and Monitoring
Use of caves by humans can have significant detrimental impacts upon cave resources without proper management. Biological resources that are being threatened include but are not limited to several species of endangered bats, ferns and lichens, and microbial communities. Especially vulnerable are cave-adapted invertebrates. So little is known about many of these species that evaluation of population stability, impacts from current and past human activities, and probabilities for species survival cannot be assessed without further inventory and monitoring efforts.
Water Quality and Quantity
Because cave and karst systems are intimately tied to local and regional hydrological systems, threats to these natural systems, if allowed to go unmitigated, can have impacts on water supplies and water quality and consequently cave biota, mineral deposits, and speleothems. Direct threats to cave and karst groundwater aquifers can include interruption or diversion of natural hydrologic flow; land disturbances; runoff from roads, parking lots, lawns, and roofs; inappropriately placed toxic waste repositories; pollution/runoff from sewage and septic systems livestock and poultry operations, and/or landfills; leaks from improperly maintained and monitored underground gasoline storage tanks; oil and gas leaks from hydro-carbon development; toxic and corrosive chemical spills; and improper use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Any of these situations can cost millions of dollars to remediate and have devastating impacts on karstic aquifers. The hydrologic nature of karst systems allows for easy infiltration and rapid transport of contaminants over large distances below the surface. Regional, rather than localized, aquifer contamination is one of the prevailing risk factors that distinguishes karstic aquifers from porous and permeable aquifers. In addition, erosion as a result of agricultural activities such as excessive tillage and overgrazing, as well as deforestation and fires, can result in significant deterioration of water quality from sediment loading.
Preferred Techniques
Preferred means of cave protection are confidentiality of cave locations, ranger patrols, and use of interpretive media to help people appreciate caves and understand the fragility of cave resources. Interpretation is an extremely important management tool since it encourages voluntary compliance and cooperation in protecting these nonrenewable resources.
Gates are an obtrusion on the aesthetic integrity of the cave entrance and are often deleterious to the ecology of a natural cave, especially if improperly designed. Poor gate designs may impede or obstruct airflow and the movement of bats and other organisms into and out of the cave. Even a "bat-friendly" gate is not as friendly as an ungated entrance, though it may offer protection from external threats. The use of gates to prohibit unauthorized entry is often unsuccessful against determined vandals. This technique should be used to protect park caves only where the need is considered essential and a biologically neutral gate can be constructed. The entrance to many caves is so large that gates are not feasible. Interior gates may be used to restrict access to areas of significant hazards or areas that merit special resource protection. Before a gate is constructed the appropriate specialists should be consulted to ensure mitigation of all park concerns, including ecological, physical, cultural, aesthetic, and law enforcement issues.
Active exploration results in the discovery of the resource, usually in its most pristine condition. Consequently, exploration activities should not be taken lightly or treated as only a recreational activity. Exploration should be management driven and undertaken in close consultation with knowledgeable resource management staff. Participating staff and volunteers must be adequately trained and must demonstrate trustworthiness. Exploration should be allowed only on a "survey as you go" basis. Implementing such a program should substantially reduce the need for unnecessary and potentially damaging trips into a cave or cave passage to gather cartographic data that should have been collected during the initial exploratory trips. Original survey notes should be considered the property of the park, which must provide adequate storage and protection of the data. Survey data can be sensitive, and, if so, may not be made available to a FOIA request pursuant to the FCRPA provisions mentioned above. Survey data should not be distributed without careful consideration of the potential for misuse that could adversely impact the cave, including portions of the cave yet to be discovered.
During cave exploration an area may require enlargement to permit entry into virgin passageways or chambers. Permission to enlarge a constriction or to dig through breakdown or cave fill must be obtained in writing from the park superintendent or a designee. Environmental alterations and potential damage to cave resources should be given the highest priority consideration. The alteration must have a strong justification and permission can only be granted upon demonstration that all impacts can and will be mitigated. Explosive charges or mechanical devices, such as "rock splitters" or jackhammers, should not be permitted for use in park caves except for pre-approved construction uses within the developed caves.
Exploration should include but not be limited to the following.
- Cartographic surveys of all known caves within +/- 2% error of closure will be conducted. Data should be delivered on computer disk, compatible with a geographic information system (GIS), and as finished plan and profile Class 1 maps. Entrance locations will be recorded on aerial photographs of each park and on U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps; universal transverse mercators (UTMs) will be required for each cave entrance marked on the maps. In parks with numerous caves, brass survey markers at least one inch in diameter may be used for marking cave entrances and to tie into surface and cave surveys.
- Baseline resource inventories will be conducted in conjunction with cartographic surveys. Initial data collection will include the following information: geology, mineralogy, archeology, paleontology, hydrology, and biology (flora and fauna).
- Researchers, park personnel, and skilled volunteers through agreements will accomplish the data collection process. Information from a successful exploration program is fundamental to effective management of NPS cave and karst resources. The consequences of not implementing this program include non-compliance with federal law and NPS policies, degradation of cave resources, and increased potential to allow karstic aquifer pollution.
Cave Restoration Programs
Any visitation in caves causes some direct degradation of cave resources. In developed caves, foreign materials resulting from human use, such as lint, algae, and fungi, are a problem. To help maintain a natural cave environment, these materials must be routinely removed. Trips into off-trail areas and into undeveloped caves often result in mud buildup on flowstone areas. Such use should be avoided and both developed and undeveloped areas should be monitored and cleaned periodically. Restoration activities should be carefully and properly planned, to avoid doing more harm than good.
Other cave restoration activities are of a non-routine nature, such as restoring scars from construction projects. Old trail fills and areas damaged by development can be partially restored by careful work and research. Care must be taken in establishing trails through any cave. Speleothem breakage is very difficult to restore. Restoration should be conducted whenever possible, with the understanding that damage represents a measurable resource loss. Such efforts may require consultation with other authorities, groups, or entities. Cave restoration should be done with the minimum effort to accomplish the task to reduce impact associated with the restoration activity.
Chemicals used for cave restoration must be used in a manner that will result in no injury to people or the cave ecosystem. Cave restoration work in both developed and undeveloped caves should be scheduled and supervised by qualified resource management staff, and should not be undertaken by untrained persons; knowledge of caves is of the utmost importance. Restoration projects requiring specialized knowledge or skills not available in the park staff should be performed by experienced persons on a contract basis.
Direct and indirect effects of all restoration techniques should be carefully monitored and documented with before-and-after photography to help ensure protection of the cave environment. A cave restoration log should be maintained to document both the details of restoration activities and the results of restoration impact monitoring. Individuals or groups involved in cave restoration work are responsible for the removal of all evidence of their activities (e.g., footprints, tools) from work areas.
Research and other Scientific Activity Guidelines
Considerable cave research and other scientific activities are conducted within parks. Although the NPS occasionally funds studies to aid in the resolution of cave management problems, individuals interested in increasing scientific knowledge of cave and karst systems contribute the majority of cave research. Any competent researcher with a proposed project that is consistent with NPS policies should be encouraged to work in the park. All major research projects and other scientific activities must be adequately peer-reviewed and approved by the superintendent, in consultation with the chief of resource management, using the NPS research and collecting permit (see chapter 5 of this reference manual). Research that may have commercial applications must be governed by special agreements. The park must retain collected data, or copies of data, depending on the terms of the research and collecting permit, and any specimens removed from the cave must be handled in accordance with NPS curatorial guidelines. Because of the non-renewable nature of caves, consumptive sampling, especially of speleothems, must be strictly limited to the minimum necessary for meeting the objectives of the approved research or other scientific activity.
Conservation Guidelines for a Developed Cave or Cave Development
Development should be kept to a minimum, and none should be undertaken that would significantly impact the rest of the cave or karst system. A workable plan to mitigate impacts must be written and peer-reviewed before any development begins, as this kind of activity will result in irreversible impacts. Lawsuits can result without adequate attention to visitor and employee safety.
In planning development of a cave, observe the following points:
- All planning for developments that are major federal actions that could significantly impact the quality of the environment must be done through NEPA.
- Any planning must give ample justification for the need for development of any resource.
- The plans must be developed around a carrying-capacity study (e.g., VERP, LAN).
- The cave must be chosen carefully before it is developed. Resources in some developed caves cannot be protected no matter what resource management techniques are used.
- Baseline data on infiltration rates, cave life, cave climate (especially humidity and carbon dioxide content), and ephemeral minerals (e.g., mirabalite) should be established over at least a year's period before any changes are made. An integrated team must survey the cave under consideration for development. At a minimum, the team should include a professional archeologist, biologist, paleontologist, and karst hydrologist. It may be necessary to add additional team members in other disciplines depending upon the particular cave resources.
- Development activities should be planned before any changes are made in the cave. It is impossible to protect some resources if mistakes are made in initial development. Initial mistakes multiply expense and damage.
- Development above the cave or within its watershed (which may be different from surface drainage) must be restricted in order to protect the cave. Concentrated hydrocarbon-rich or nutrient-rich discharges from buildings, parking lots, buried gas or sewer lines, and septic tanks, etc. can cause irreversible changes in caves and/or surface collapse, as can changes in natural drainage patterns. Drainage patterns should not be changed. (See NPS Management Policies).
When planning construction, incorporate the following directives:
- Don't use environmentally toxic construction material. Avoid importing construction material except where absolutely needed.
- Construct trails so that they will not approach delicate formations too closely. Raised trails reduce off-trail damage, reduce construction damage, and permit free flow of water along natural channels. Provide trail curbs to reduce distribution of lint and to facilitate periodic cleaning.
- Place the electrical system along the trail system and minimize wiring across the cave. Don't bury wire in flowstone and speleothems; replacement would be destructive. Use loose cave material derived from trail construction to hide wires, but do not cement the wires permanently in place. Camouflage wire coverage; i.e., do not use rows of rocks. Concrete-soaked non-organic cloth used to hide wires can later be easily removed.
- Install stainless steel railings (preferable to aluminum) with at least three horizontal bars and at least 1 meter (3 feet) high. Low rock walls are easy to trip over unless used in conjunction with handrails.
- Install a proper drainage system for the trail to adequately catch, remove, and/or filter water from trail cleaning. Do not use cave water for cleaning or monitoring (e.g., filling evaporation pans); outside water can be used if it is chemically compatible.
- Install non-colored, full-spectrum fluorescent or quartz-halogen lights of sufficient intensity to see safely, but not enough to cause extensive algal growth. If lights other than fluorescent are used, measure intensity to ensure they are not promoting the growth of algae. The lighting system should allow lights to be shut off in sections of the cave where visitors and staff are not present. Full strength bleach effectively kills algae, but use at a minimum and never allow it to run into pools.
- Build gates that will permit both animals and air to freely exit and enter the cave and that are compatible with natural and/or historic conditions. Weld on casehardened material to inhibit hacksaw use.
- Disturb cave sediments as little as possible; they are a valuable resource.
With the exception of park concession facilities and contracted work, the maintenance division is usually responsible for the upkeep of all underground facilities. This includes the necessary cleaning, repair, and renovation of cave trails, electrical systems, lights, elevators, restrooms, and the sewage collection and evacuation systems. The maintenance staff should work closely with resource management staff to establish acceptable procedures.
The maintenance division is responsible for assuring that the techniques used do not degrade the cave beyond the trails or other cave developments. Routine maintenance functions, such as changing lights, electrical wiring, and trash collection may require stepping off designated trails. In these instances every effort should be made to obliterate any footprints on the cave floor, using methods decided on during prior consultation with resource management staff. The bottom of footwear should be cleaned before stepping back onto any paved trail. Visible footprints on or off the trail could encourage visitors to leave the trail and damage delicate cave areas.
During maintenance projects in the cave, tools and materials left in work areas for extended periods while not in actual use should be concealed from public view. Foreign substances that will wash or roll off developed areas and enter natural cave areas should not be used. Cave trails may be periodically washed to remove silt and foreign material buildups using techniques developed in consultation with resource management staff. Washings will be collected from the trail surface and removed from the cave. Artificial speleothems should not be created for the purpose of concealing lights or other objects. However, such foreign objects should be concealed using natural features to the extent feasible, as long as the cave is not significantly altered by such action. Chemical-containing products used by maintenance and concession personnel should be approved by the cave resource manager before use in order to investigate the potential for causing damage to cave resources.
Many of the facilities within the cave, especially lights and electrical wires, are located in areas where maintenance access requires special skills (e.g., rope work). If possible, these facilities should be located close to the trail and not require special skills to access. Although the maintenance division may use available expertise in other divisions to provide such skills, the maintenance division should train personnel who can safely use vertical equipment and move about the cave without damaging the resources. It will often be appropriate for the cave resource management staff to provide the necessary training. Having such expertise available within the maintenance division may be particularly important during an emergency.
The use of internal combustion engines in the cavern environment should not be permitted. Such use is detrimental to the cave ecosystem, and a hazard to employee health.Cave and Karst Management Table of Contents | RM#77 Table of Contents


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