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Alternative names: "people of colour", various specific terms
Location: throughout Brazil, especially in Bahia province
Population: 13-57 million
% of population: 10%-44%
Religion: Catholic, indigenous African beliefs
Language: Portuguese
The Afro-Brazilians are the descendants of the African slaves who were brought to Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers and who today comprise one of the largest groups of people of African descent in the world, larger in fact than in many African countries. According to the 1980 census 44% of the population are preto or pardo (black or coloured). Yet it is difficult to define the meaning of the term "black" in the Brazilian context. Some 20 different shades of colour are recognized by Brazilians, ranging from white to black. The term "people of colour" covers almost all groups who are recognizably non-white while "mulatto" signifies a mixed race group which is neither black nor white. There are probably about 10% of the population who are recognizably black or distinctly dark and considerably more who have some African ancestry.
These factors make it particularly difficult to draw conclusions concerning legal, political, social and economic rights. Although Brazil prides itself on being a racial democracy there exists strong pressure to aspire to "whiteness", Afro-Brazilians are almost completely unrepresented in any area of decision-making in the country's administration or commerce.
West African slaves were imported by Portuguese colonists from around 1530 to work the sugar cane plantations. Slavery continued until 1888, 66 years after Brazil had obtained independence from Portugal. It is estimated that during those years some 3.65 million men, women and children were imported, of whom about 1.2 million were sent to the province of Bahia. Salavador Bahia has become the most African of Brazilian cities and even today many aspects of African influence are present. Other provinces and states to which slaves were sent include Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Sāo Paulo, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Sol and Parana.
The blackness of the population is believed to have been diminished by significant, often subsidized, European migration between 1850 and 1900, and the tendency for marriages and unions to involve the mixing of races. The Portuguese are often considered to be less bigoted than their Anglo-Saxon counterparts and an ecclesiastical belief in the possibility of slaves possessing souls, and therefore human rights, became recognized in law. In theory, slaves were allowed to buy their freedom and even take out complaints against their masters. In practice however many of these rights did not exist.
There exists in Brazil today the potential to create a genuinely racially egalitarian society. The 1951 Alfonso Arinos Law made discrimination based on race or colour in public establishments, education and employment a criminal offence punishable by a jail term or fine, and Brazil is a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All-Racial Discrimination. Yet at present blacks, almost without exception, find themselves outside the mainstream of political decision-making and it seems that the only areas where they can achieve prominence are in entertainment and football.
In any case Brazil is a highly stratified society within which upward mobility is difficult for the working class and poor. Decision-making is in the hands of a tiny elite, which used to comprise the landowners but now includes members drawn from industry, the armed forces, the intelligentsia and church. Furthermore from 1964 to 1985 the country was ruled by a military elite and political parties were forced to operate within a narrow spectrum. The introduction of democracy has not however brought greater equality and recent "economic restructuring" has severely affected the poorest groups.
The distinction between theory and practice is very important in an assessment of the Afro-Brazilian position because there are no legal impediments to his or her advancement in society. The claim that "people of colour" are not discriminated against is only valid if the broadest definition of that term is applied and it is not true for Africans and dark mulattoes. It seems that the social, economic and political structures are such that, by their very nature, they act against the interests of the Afro-Brazilian. The result is that the few blacks who make the leap to "whiteness" tend to perpetuate the myth that Brazilian society is egalitarian. With the abolition of slavery no measures were put in place to give the ex-slave a position where he could take advantage of the competition he would encounter in a rapidly expanding economy. Thus he was handicapped from the start and a series of ultimately self-reinforcing myths were perpetuated about blacks. A popular saying has it that: "In Brazil there is no racism; the negro knows his place." In a society which denies the presence of discrimination, racism surfaces in more subtle guises. The term boa aparentica — good appearance — is a typical example of how, in advertisements for housing, employment or education, blacks can be discriminated against with total impunity.
The latest census figures confirm that Afro-Brazilians fare worse than whites in terms of their education, health, employment and earnings (even when they are doing the same job as whites) while their infant mortality and life expectancy rates are lower. In the 1985 Congress there were only three black members of a total of 548 while in the Catholic Church out of 12,000 priests only 20 were black and of 340 bishops only six were black.
While Afro-Brazilians have been encouraged to believe that they are the most fortunate of all the blacks in the Americas, especially in comparison with those of the USA, political action on a small scale has continued since the 1930s. A group formed to unite "people of colour", A Frenta Negra Brasileira — The Black Brazilian Front — proposed improving political, social and economic conditions for all blacks and mulattoes. The group gained considerable support but was suspended following a coup d'etat. When the ban was finally lifted the group emerged without its political programme emphasizing instead cultural and recreational activities.
In 1978 the first racial demonstration in living memory took place in Sāo Paulo. Five thousand people took part in the event which was organized by the Unified Black Movement Against Racial Discrimination. But incidents like this tend to be sporadic, symptomatic perhaps of a general disregard for the issues raised by race in Brazil. 1988 was the centenary of the abolition of slavery in Brazil and Afro-Brazilians used the occasion to again draw attention to their disadvantaged position in Brazilian society, even though official celebrations ignored the descendants of the slaves and their contribution to Brazil.
(See also Afro-Cubans)

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Wenger is keen to freshen up his squad and feels that pint sized Valbuena could add some creative, attacking flair to the side.
Arsene Wenger would be keen to lure Valbuena this month but failing that, he will push to sign the Marseille man in the summer.
His ability to weigh in with goals and assists with regularity makes him an ideal box to box performer who Wenger feels could fill the void left by Alex Song, who left to join Barcelona following a season at the Emirates Stadium where the Cameroon international showed that he was more than just a defense minded character.
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She is an ugly person inside and out. And Casey is a jerk!
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She is an ugly person inside and out. And Casey is a jerk!
Apparently she'll even exaggerate and malign others, walk over the top of them, with no thought for how what she says now might effect the rest of their lives
I thought what Chris Harrison (and maybe some others) have said is SO true about Vienna - she's always the victim. Everything's happening TO her.
She's so self-centered and immature -she reminds me of a 13 year old, especially at the end when she couldn't believe people would vote Kasey off and "leave her in this house with Jake" -subjecting her to Jake without having Kasey around. Because, that's what their intention was, I'm sure. Chris's comments in his blog were pretty brutal, but also sounded spot-on. She is not coming across very well on this show, at all. And getting little support.
I never had any respect for her while she was on The Bachelor, and now it's gone into the minus category. She is there strictly for the money and does not care who she steps on.
When Vienna realized it wasn't working out between her and Jake, she could have moved out and gotten a job. She worked as waitress before. As soon as Jake did or said even one thing that Vienna didn't like, she could have left him.. and there wouldn't have even been enough information that she could sell to a tabloid.
Also, celebrities shouldn't have an expectation of privacy from the press or the public... but Vienna was somebody Jake had proposed to. I read that after the article/TV breakup, Jake's job offers in the entertainment industry dried up.
Someone I know is on Vienna's "team of people" and does not have good things to say about her. Since the Bachelor, she wants to be famous for being famous (though her 15 minutes of fame have lasted too long for most people). Vienna & "her team" were at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills right before BP2 started airing (though after the promos were running) and she treated the wait staff horribly. When my friend asked her why she was doing that, Vienna said she was better than them (because she was on TV) and she could treat lesser people that way (paraphrased). If you'd like to order a heart of a gold digger with a side of entitlement, look to this woman.


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Oncolytic Viruses Mediating Anti-tumor Immunity In Human Cancer Patients
The researchers of the University of Helsinki, and Oncos Therapeutics, the biotech company developing new cancer therapeutics based on the next generation oncolytic viruses, published initial results from their Advanced Therapy Access Program in Cancer Research. The therapy program is based on scientific research at the University of Helsinki and serves as the foundation for ongoing clinical development.
The results demonstrate an anti-tumor immunity of oncolytic viruses "" published for the first time in humans "" and indicate the strong efficacy of the next generation viruses against solid tumor cancers. As of today, 200 patients have been treated with oncolytic virus therapy in the company's Advanced Therapy Access Program."This is the first time it has been shown in humans that oncolytic viruses can be used for the induction of anti-tumor immunity. The GMCSF ""armed oncolytic adenovirus can mediate anti-tumor immunologic responses by recruiting natural killer cells and by the induction of tumor-specific cytotoxic T-cells", explains research professor Akseli Hemminki, the CSO and co-founder of Oncos.
"Anti-tumor immunity plays a major role in the strong efficacy results. We are starting clinical trials with CGTG-102, which is further improved compared of the virus described in this publication", comments Pekka Simula, the CEO and co-founder of Oncos.
The Cancer Research article reports strong safety and efficacy results in patients with advanced cancer progressing after available chemotherapy options. Out of the 15 radiologically evaluable patients 2 had complete responses (13%), 5 patients had stable disease (33 %) and 1 had a partial response (6 %). Therefore, the clinical benefit rate was 47% according to the RECIST criteria. Responses were frequently seen in both injected and non-injected tumors. The safety profile was favorable with no grade 4-5 side effects realized.
"It has been impressive to see how powerful and consistent the oncolytic adenovirus platform is for directing the body's own immune system against tumor cells" says Dr. Vincenzo Cerullo, the scientist who led the project at the University of Helsinki Cancer Gene Therapy Group (CGTG).
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Despite a plot as old as the hills and a title that pitches for outlaw nostalgia, this is a reasonable hybrid, a character-led comic ramble along the highways and byways of genre - buddy pic, heist film, romance and road movie. Add light media satire and, with Levinson's emphasis on performance and dialogue, you have a higher-end studio project, albeit overlong and uneven, with a residue of indie spirit. It opens kinetically enough as Joe Blake (Willis), a hardman with a penchant for perusing Zen texts, breaks out of jail on a cement lorry with neurotic fellow con Terry Collins (Thornton). The two soon earn the moniker of 'the sleepover bandits' for their relaxed kidnappings of bank managers the night before a job. Along the road they pick up Kate Wheeler (Blanchett) and there ensues the inevitable falling in and out of love and trouble. This kind of picture would be dead in the saddle, if it weren't for enjoyable playing and some sprightly lines here.
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Can't sleep? 6 tips to beat insomnia
Occasional sleeplessness is a common occurrence, with about 30 to 40 percent of adults report having symptoms of insomnia within a given year.
But you can take charge of your sleep by eliminating some of the bad habits that may be keeping you awake and restless.
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First of all if you're having difficulty falling asleep, don't stay under the covers in hopes of somehow becoming drowsy, Nitun Verma, MD, an Indian-origin sleep specialist and the medical director of the Washington Township Center for Sleep Disorders in Fremont, California said.
"You don't want to lie in bed and frown your eyebrows and force yourself to sleep. That almost universally backfires," the Huffington Post quoted Dr Verma as saying.
Instead, get up and try to find an activity that is somewhere between stimulating and boring, like reading a few chapters from a favourite book.
After you've done that for a while, get back into bed and see if it puts an end to insomnia.
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Avoid a nightcap
Having a late-night cocktail or glass of wine just before bedtime might seem like the perfect way to drift into dreamland, but it's not a good solution.
Though you may initially be sleepy from the alcohol, once it wears off you'll likely wake up several times during the night.
A smart solution to avoid insomnia -- cut off all alcoholic beverages several hours before you plan to go to bed.
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ObjectiveInformation technology (IT) support services represent a significant portion of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) IT budget. The primary goal of this acquisition is to establish a suite of indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contracts for IT support services that will enable DHS business and program units to accomplish their mission objectives. The multiple-award contracts resulting from this acquisition are collectively to be referred to as Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions (EAGLE), and are designed to offer a broad range of services, solutions and contract types to fulfill the majority of component and departmental IT service needs.
ScopeDell Services Federal Government provides a full range of IT services, technical and management expertise, and solution-related enabling products in one or more of the functional categories to meet the mission needs of DHS. Through our acquisition of QSS Group Inc. on January 20, 2007, we are able to bring the capabilities of Dell Services Federal Government to functional categories 1, 2 and 4. As identified in individual task orders, information technology solutions/capabilities will support DHS on a worldwide basis. Dell Services Federal Government and its EAGLE teammates will provide the necessary personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, travel and other services required to satisfy the ordered IT capabilities and solutions.
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Includes all phases of software design and development including deployment to ensure DHS applications and databases will enable their users to meet their mission goals and objectives. These efforts include the full range of software design, development, implementation and integration, including, but not limited to, concept development, planning, requirements definition and analysis, systems design and development, coding and testing, production, deployment, implementation, integration and software application maintenance.
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If you're a space buff, chances are good that you already have one or more souvenir patches. This can easily form the core of your nascent collection. But regardless of whether you have any or not, it will be instructive to take a few steps before beginning to collect more.
First, take a look at the patches that are available. Start with Jacques van Oene's and Erik van der Hoorn's spacepatches.info site. He has a pretty good collection, which consists primarily of mission patches. Next, surf over to Mary Wagner's Cargo Bay Emblems, and check out the quirky organization of her website's collection of patches. Finally, point your browser to Randy Hunt's Patches, Etc.. If you aren't blown away by the variety of patches you see at these sites, then this isn't the hobby for you.
By now you should have discovered two things: one, patches are created for just about everything conceivable: payloads, launchers, unmanned spacecraft, contractors, security forces, even individual space travelers. Second, there's no way you could ever collect all the patches that are made.
Narrowing the Field
So, the second step is to decide what kind of patches you are going to collect. If you're thinking that mission patches are too pedestrian, take a look at my site, Space Mission Patches. For the most part I confine my collecting to pre-Shuttle U.S. manned space mission patches. Disregarding the early flights that didn't have patches, that works out to 25 missions (9 Gemini, 12 Apollo, 3 Skylab, and Apollo/Soyuz) -- yet I have over 80 distinctly unique patches in my collection, and there are still patches I'm trying to get.
You could make it easy on yourself by collecting Shuttle mission patches -- except that some of the earlier patches are no longer quite so easy to come by. And then, there are a number of "unofficial" patches -- patches for missions that never got off the ground, patches for missions that had crew changes after the patch had been designed, and so on. (Jacques van Oene specializes in these "oddball" patches.) On the other hand, you could pick something really tough, like mission patches from Soviet and Russian manned flights (see Collecting Soviet Mission Patches, by Chris Smith, on this site).
There are people who are very serious about having only "genuine" patches in their collection. I assure you that even attempting to define what a "genuine" patch is will lead you down a long and torturous road. Then again, you could get really, really serious and try to acquire a complete collection of "flown" patches. (I suppose if you owned Microsoft that wouldn't be too outrageous.)
Starting Small
Next, you need to "seed" your collection. It's likely you can get a core set of whatever kind of patch you're collecting at The Space Store, Patches, Etc, Cargo Bay Emblems, or even a nearby science museum. This shouldn't be a particularly expensive proposition, and if it is then you can spread out the acquisitions over a period of time.
Once you have a few dozen patches in your collection, you're going to start wondering how to store them in some orderly way. A solution that works well for me is to use CD-ROM sleeves that are designed for 3-ring binders. It's easy to insert and remove patches; the pockets are big enough for almost every patch I have (only my LTA-8 patch is a problem); the patches are easily visible without removing them; and if you make a point of getting acid-free sleeves they provide good protection for the patches. I also keep an inventory of each patch in my collection, including distinguishing characteristics (some patches are very similar), who and where I acquired them from, the date acquired, and the price paid.
Thinking Big
By now you should have a good grounding in what to look for, and you hopefully know what you want. Finding what you want may not be so easy. This is where things start getting really interesting.
eBay can be a great place to pick up some interesting patches -- it's the only place I was able to find Lion Brothers patches, and the place where I got most of my beta-cloth patches. But you have to be patient, and check every couple of days for as long as you are actively collecting.
Another source to check out is Stewart Aviation, which is a British company. They don't have nearly as much on their web site as they have in their printed catalog, so it's worth investing in a couple of IRCs (international reply coupons) to get a copy.
Perhaps you even know someone who has some interesting patches: a couple of years ago I discovered that my wife's cousin, who lives in Colorado, had an Apollo 15 patch that was personally given to her by Apollo 15 LMP Jim Irwin. She is a dental technician and had worked on his teeth.
Once you're well started on your collection, there may be other aspects of the patches that you will find of interest. Some patch collectors try to get their patches autographed by the astronauts who flew the mission (beta cloth patches are much better for this than embroidered patches). Personally, I have a deep interest in the history and background of each patch design, which led in turn to my collecting artwork which was related to the patch designs, and framing the patch and artwork together.
Chances are good that even after a few years, there will still be at least a few elusive patches that you just haven't managed to bag. Of course, if you do manage to complete your collection, you can always pick another niche in the world of patches and start over.
Happy collecting. Oh, and by the way, if you ever see a good deal on a beta cloth SMEAT patch, let me know...


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We arrived on the doorstep of University Tutoring a year ago, worn out. Our then 9 year old daughter was struggling with spelling and phonics. Nothing we had tried was working and she was embarrassed, ashamed and defeated. Her low self-esteem led to bad behavior and a tumultuous family life. Then we met Lucy at University Tutoring. She told our daughter that they were going to start with what was easy for her, going back three grade levels. The have been gradually building on that base learning to help with spelling. Our daughter is so proud, well-behaved and enthusiastic about learning. We are a harmonious household again.
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Rainbow of Quilts by award-winning quilt artist Margarita Blumkina, on display at Abbot Public Library
Posted by Christina Jedra March 28, 2013 10:00 AM
The following was submitted by Abbot Public Library:
The Abbot Library is pleased to present "Rainbow of Quilts," an exhibit of selected quilts by award-winning quiltmaker Margarita Blumkina. There will be a public reception for the exhibit on Sunday, April 7th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. All are invited!
The show highlights Blumkina's extraordinary creativity in bringing together color and pattern, often making use of vintage fabrics which lend her quilts a quality of visual warmth, unusual in newly crafted quilts. In 2012, Blumkina's quilts were included as semi-finalists in two separate American Quilter's Society Shows, one of the most prestigious of competitive nation-wide quilt shows. In 2011, one of Blumkina's quilts received a 1st prize Blue Ribbon at the Topsfield Fair; in 2012, she received a Blue, a White and a Purple Ribbon, at the Fair, for three of her quilts.
One of the quilts in the "Rainbow of Quilts" exhibit – "Snowflakes" – will be raffled off, as a fundraiser for the Friends of Abbot Library. (The Friends provide funding for most Library programs and for the discounted museum passes that many in the community enjoy.) Raffle tickets will be $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. Tickets will be sold on three dates: at the public reception for the show, on Sunday, April 7th, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm; in the Gallery on Sunday, April 14th; and on Sunday, April 21st, beginning at 2:00, when the winning ticket also will be drawn as part of the special event (an illustrated talk on Isabella Stewart Gardner's personal book collection) taking place at the Library, that afternoon.
Margarita Blumkina also will be offering a workshop on Saturday, April 20th, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm, where participants will make a decorated placemat, using the quiltmaking technique of English paper-piecing to create a design in the pattern known as "Grandmother's Flower Garden." A sample finished placemat is on view at the Library. The instructor will provide all materials; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own thimbles. Basic hand-sewing skills are required. The workshop will be limited to 10 participants. Please sign up at the Library's Main Desk or by phoning the Library at 781-631-1481.
The Abbot Public Library is located at 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945. For additional information, please call the Library at 781-631-1481.


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Potential legislative responses to subpoena of non-party deliberative documents and communications
Change is needed to protect and encourage scientific research in the United States. So what can be done?
Amend the Free Flow of Information Act 2011 to afford the same level of protection for academics and scientists as is what is being sought for journalists.
The Free Flow of Information Act 2011 ("FFIA") (H.R. 2932) was introduced by Congressman Mike Pence from Indiana, and aims to protect journalists from the compelled disclosure "any document related to information obtained or created . . . as part of engaging in journalism." The bill provides for certain exceptions—particularly where a court finds that the information sought is "critical to the successful completion of the [litigation]" and that the "public interest in compelling disclosure . . . outweighs the public interest in gathering or disseminating news or information"—but largely shields most documents related to journalistic endeavors from production. The FFIA could be amended to extend this protection not just to journalists, but to scientists and academics alike.
Introduce a new bill that would provide protection solely for the pre-publication deliberative documents of scientists and academics.
Although some might take issue with the idea of protecting a journalist's workpapers, there is a strong argument to be made that protecting the pre-publication deliberative documents of scientists and academics is integral to protecting our scientific edge in the world. Therefore, those individuals who might not support the FFIA may still be inclined to shield the pre-publication deliberative documents of scientists from disclosure, so long as that protection was codified elsewhere. Recognizing this, it may be more prudent to introduce an entirely new bill—separate and apart from the FFIA—that would protect these documents. The bill could use the FFIA as a model, and, like the FFIA, it protect the deliberative documents of scientists from disclosure except in a few limited instances that warrant disclosure (i.e., the science itself is the subject of the lawsuit, the litigation is contingent on these documents, etc.). But by separating it from the FFIA, it would distance this bill from the debate as to the protections that should be afforded journalists, while also allowing for the authors to craft a bill that is more narrowly suited to protect the particular needs of our nation's scientists and academics.
Amend 28 U.S.C. § 1407—the multidistrict litigation (MDL) statute—to create a presumption that the MDL court will not exercise jurisdiction over the discovery disputes involving non-party academics who are seeking to protect their pre-publication deliberative documents.
As currently written, 28 U.S.C. § 1407(b) grants the MDL court jurisdiction over parties from any jurisdiction "for purposes of conducting pretrial depositions" related to the consolidated proceedings. Courts have interpreted this statute as also granting those courts jurisdiction to resolve disputes related to the production of documents. This results in academics and scientists being forced to dispute discovery requests in front of judges from foreign districts. Both the proximity of the MDL court to the litigation, as well as their pre-established relationship with the repeat players involved in that litigation, may make it more difficult for those judges to assess the relative importance of the documents being sought, not to mention whether the parties' need for the evidence outweighs the chilling effects disclosure would have on scientific research at large. By codifying a presumption that document production disputes involving academics' pre-publication documents should be resolved by the non-party's home jurisdiction, it would create an important—if not necessary—buffer that would provide the non-party academics with a greater level of protection. Alternatively, the statute could be clarified to explain that the jurisdiction extends only to disputes involving depositions, as currently written. This, too, would provide useful protection for academics and scientists by, again, having the home jurisdiction of the non-party resolve discovery disputes involving document production.
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We love to hang out and make things, so we decided why not make it into a "thing" and leave the front door open while it happens? Browse our upcoming classes, workshops, and events and come make things with us!
Wool Dryer Balls
Did you come here wondering what the heck a wool dryer ball is? You're about to have your laundry life changed for good. They are friendly little wool balls that live in your dryer, help you to detox your laundry room, and sometimes play hide-and-go-seek in your pant legs. We love them.
Tools: Loome Pom Pom Maker
Sometimes we lovingly joke that Julie started the mill so that she could make pom poms all the time, so we decided to get a stock of these amazing tools made by Loome so that we can all make pom poms, all the time.


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Natural Alternatives to Aspirin
VIOXX is a COX-2 selective NSAID, a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug (like Aspirin and Motrin) that targets an enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2 and reduces inflammation by blocking the production of prostaglandins, hormone like substances that are linked with pain. While NSAIDS may be relatively safe for occasional use, they can cause serious side effects if used on a long term basis. This is because prostaglandins also perform necessary duties like regulating blood pressure and kidney function. Blocking their activity negatively affects the whole body.
There are many natural herbs and spices that are clinically proven to reduce inflammation and inhibit COX -2 without causing the detrimental side effects of VIOXX. In fact, most are time-honoured culinary ingredients with excellent safety records. The most popular include:
- Ginger: Contains elements that inhibit COX –2, promote healthy circulation and are anti-aging.
- Tumeric: Contains a phytonutrient called cucumin that naturally inhibits inflammation.
- Boswellia: A common Ayurvedic ingredient, this Indian plant contains acid compounds that reduce inflammation and stiffness.
- Cat's Claw: A South American plant that has been used by traditional peoples for over 2000 years. Its antioxidants and plant sterols fight inflammation in joints and the digestive system.
- Holy Basil: Contains the powerful COX-2 inhibitor ursolic acid, which significantly enhances detoxification and reduces inflammation.
- Oregano: Contains 31 anti-inflammatory compounds (USDA database)
- Rosemary: Contains a full spectrum of COX-2 inhibiting substances as well as detoxifying agents.
- Serratia Peptidase: An enzyme made from a microorganism in the silkworm intestine. Helps to dissolve non-living tissue and inflammation agents. Clinically used in Europe for over 25 years.
Bromelain: An enzyme found in pineapple that is well known for its ability to reduce inflammation and support prostaglandin production.
*This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. For any health related concerns, please consult your doctor. Community Natural Foods and all of its associates shall not be held accountable for how this information is perceived or utilized.


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OverviewCavedog Entertainment was a computer game developer based in Bothell, Washington. It was set up as a label (Cavedog) and sister company to Humongous Entertainment. Ron Gilbert and Shelley Day founded Cavedog in 1995 to work on more mature titles.
The company solely released games in the Total Annihilation franchise, a series of real-time strategy games:
- Total Annihilation (1997)
- Total Annihilation: The Core Contingency (1998 - expansion)
- Total Annihilation: Kingdoms (1999 - sequel)
- Total Annihilation: Kingdoms - Iron Plague (2000 - expansion)
Cavedog Entertainment was working on three more projects: the first-person shooter Amen: The Awakening, the episodic fantasy adventure Elysium and the adventure Good & Evil, but the 3 games were cancelled by the fall of 1999 by parent company GT Interactive. When GT Interactive was purchased by Infogrames, Humongous Entertainment discarded the Cavedog label.
Most of the Cavedog developers went on to work at Gas Powered Games and Beep Industries.
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Anthony Patch has been working in the Eagles organization for 11 years. Now the team's director of college scouting, Patch has an eye for evaluating college players. The same goes for head coach Chip Kelly, who faced off against many of his draft picks in his first year in Philadelphia. Patch sat down with reporters on Wednesday morning and talked about some of the notable Eagles draft picks and the connection that they have to Coach Kelly.
"From day one in the fall, we knew he was a prospect," Patch explained. "Did we know he was going to be a top five pick? Not at that time. But from the start of the process in the fall, to looking at the All-Star Game and Senior Bowl and Combine, he ascended through each one of those things, through the season, through the Cotton Bowl, it was a thing that just kept growing.
"He's just a tough kid. He had all the skill-sets that we were looking for, and a guy who could probably play both sides (of the offensive line) for us, so it was the right fit for us at that spot....If you've got good tape, you've got a good Senior Bowl, a good combine, a good interview, and a good position workout with (offensive line coach Jeff) Stoutland, then all the pieces fall in a row, and we're feeling good as a personnel staff and coaching staff coming together and making a decision. It's a no-brainer at that point."
"(There is) a funny story with Ertz because he scored the winning touchdown in their game (against Oregon), and that was always brought up," Patch said. "There was always some bantering between the two, but that's just Chip's competitive spirit, and Ertz's too. When they got together they reminisced about that.
"Zach's looked really well the first few practices, so we're expecting big things from him. He's a good player, especially losing (Andrew) Luck and (Coby) Fleener and stuff like that, he did really well production-wise... He's versatile. You can use him detached as a flex guy, you can use him outside. You see the league trending to that. You've seen Baltimore and (New England) and more teams using their tight ends out more, and that's Zach. We saw it. He did it at Stanford, playing flexed out and things like that. You can move him places and use him as that guy. You can create mismatches by getting him out in space."
"He was an outstanding captain for multiple years and the production there and the numbers he put up, the intangibles off the charts," Patch said. "He had an unfortunate year production-wise, but they had some restrictions with scholarships and they were kind of beat up up front, not to make an excuse, but we were kind of shocked that he was there in the fourth round. At that point we were like 'Let's get him earlier before we have to pick a few slots down.'
"He's accurate, he's smart, and he loves the game. I would think he would have a smoother transition than most. In a pro-style offense, those guys come in pretty ready. He's played a lot of ball - a lot of experience and a lot of games ... Plus he's a great team-guy. He has the intangibles. That's what you have to nail on with a quarterback, being able to control the huddle and control the locker room and things like that, and he has that stuff."
Patch was also asked where the Eagles would have projected Barkley had he come out after his junior season.
"I don't know," Patch responded. "The quarterbacks the year before were outstanding. That was Matt's choice, and I don't think he has any regrets from it, from what he has told us. It's just how things go. It's the decision he made. He got to finish up at USC and things like that. I don't know what he would have been the year before, in terms of those other guys coming out, but we're lucky to have him."
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July 15, 2004
Renewed push to loosen security restrictions on shore leave
A worldwide coalition of seafarers' trade unions and shipowners' organizations will join together in September to back both maritime security and the need to facilitate the provision of shore leave for seafarers.
IMO has chosen maritime security as the theme of this year's World Maritime Day, September 30, 2004.
"On that day," says a statement released by a coaltion of maritime organizations, "seafarers, their employers and their trade unions will come together to ask governments to allow mariners the hard earned rest that they enjoy from stepping ashore--sometimes after weeks confined on board ships at sea."
On September 30, seafarers' and shipowners' bodies will lobby governments, including that of the USA, plus the heads of the relevant United Nations agencies such as IMO and ILO.
ITF General Secretary David Cockroft explained: "The world of shipping is united in its concern that innocent seafarers are being treated like terrorists. Bizarrely, this is happening just as the new ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) Code has recognized their vital role at the heart of maritime security. Shore leave is essential for the physical and mental health of seafarers and for both maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment. We understand the very legitimate security concerns of the U.S.A., but will continue to explain to the many legislators there who are evaluating this issue with sympathy and understanding that it is in that nation's best interests to welcome seafarers and back them in their new responsibilities."
"The entire shipping industry is coming together to fight the corner of the thousands of seafarers around the world who are being denied the feeling of solid ground beneath their feet, sometimes after many weeks at sea," continued Cockroft. "They--and we--are committed to safe and secure seas, and intend to use World Maritime Day to draw attention to this important issue."
Chris Horrocks, Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation (ISF) commented: "One of the unresolved pinch points created by post 9/11 security concerns is the restrictions placed on the movement of seafarers. The most acute problems have been in the U.S. where, in addition to the frequent denial of shore leave for seafarers, some companies have also been required to pay for armed guards to prevent crew members from leaving the ship."
"In view of the security role that has been conferred on seafarers by the ISPS Code," continued Horrocks, "policies such as denial of shore leave are counter productive to security objectives, generating ill feeling amongst those who have such an important security role to play. We look forward to working with our trade union colleagues and will be using World Maritime Day to highlight these concerns."
The shore leave initiative involves the Round Table of international shipping associations, which includes BIMCO, ICS (the International Chamber of Shipping), INTERCARGO (The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners) and INTERTANKO (The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners). These organizations together represent all segments of the industry including the owners and managers of all types of ships. The International Shipping Federation (ISF) is the international employers' organization for ship operators. Membership comprises national shipowners' associations in 34 countries representing the majority of the world's merchant shipping tonnage.The ITF represents 604 trade unions in 137 countries.


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DIY: Paper Peruvian Maidenhair Fern
The Peruvian Maidenhair Fern is also know as the Silver-Dollar Fern. This plant is a long time favorite of mine. It is striking due to its pitch black stems paired with vibrant green "leaves" or pinnules. It is unlike other fern in the same genus because of the large pinnules. Hence, the common name "silver-dollar".
I have often admired it at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden near my home. Every time I go, I snap another photo with my phone. They can be tricky to care for, so I decided to make one out of paper! Now it sits in my living room and I never have to water it!
I made this in an afternoon using my Silhouette Cameo (download the .studio file here). If you don't have a paper cutter, you can also cut them by hand.
What you need:
- Green text weight paper (I used this)
- Silhouette double-sided adhesive paper
- Wire cutters
- Pot of your choice
- Small pebbles (I like these)
- Piece of styrofoam
- Silhouette cutting mat and machine (optional – you can cut by hand)
- 16" or longer 22 gauge straight wire
- 26 gauge wire cut to 3.5" pieces
- Black floral corsage tape (I used this)
Step 1 – Cut Pinnules
Peel the protective white paper off the double-sided adhesive sheet. Carefully stick to a sheet of the green paper. Place on your cutting mat green side face down. Set your blade to a cardstock setting and double cut. Be sure to test. You want the cut to go all the way through.
Step 2 – Create Pinnules
Once cut, peel off the shapes from the mat. Carefully fold each shape exactly in half with the yellow protective sheet still attached. Once folded, unfold and remove the yellow paper. Add a piece of the 26 gauge wire in the crease. Fold in half again to seal.
Step 3 – Create Fronds
Wrap about 1" of the wire extending from the pinnules with the corsage tape. The tape works best if you slightly pull and stretch as you are working.
Using the corsage tape add each pinnule to the heavier straight wire. They should be arranged alternatively. This means not directly across from each other along the stem.
Step 4 – Decorate Pot
Cut the styrofoam to fit snuggly inside the pot. Cover the foam and fill the pot with pebbles.
Step 5 – Finish Plant
Arrange all your fronds in the pot. Carefully poke the end of the wire into the foam. Make your plant as dense or as sparse as you like. I made 7 fronds for mine plant. Bend the wire to give a little "life" to your sculpture.
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Waitomo Boutique Lodge
Waitomo Boutique Lodge Farmstay is Waitomo's hidden gem, offering a five star farm holiday stay in a stunning setting, close to all the central North Island's major attractions - and a stone's throw from the action of Waitomo Caves.
- Por noche
- $350 - $2,415
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Welcome to Waitomo Boutique Lodge & Cosy Cottage, your luxury Waitomo farm holiday retreat.
Waitomo Boutique Lodge Farmstay is the home of the Miln family, who have cared for this large traditional working farm for three generations. The family's hospitality is famously generous and guests are welcome to participate in farm activities or make the most of the absolute comfort, quiet and relaxation of this wonderful estate.
Waitomo Boutique Lodge is now available as a bed & breakfast farm stay or as an exclusive lodge.
Dirección física
Waitomo Boutique Lodge, 256 Waipuna Road, Mairoa, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton - Waikato, 3985, New Zealand.
Horario de apertura
- Horario comercial:
- 8am - 8pm 7 days.
- Meses de funcionamiento:
- Todos los meses del año
Instalaciones y características
- BBQ Facility
- Breakfast
- Children Welcome
- Dinner
- Gymnasium
- Internet (Public Use)
- Laundry
- Luggage Storage
- Lunch
- Playground
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box at Reception
- Sky - communal
- Spa Pool
- Swimming Pool
- Proximidad con el aeropuerto:
- Hamilton Airport - 1.15 hr Drive
- Proximidad con el terminal de autobuses turísticos:
- Waitomo - 30 minutes
- Proximidad con el pueblo:
- The closest town or service center is Te Kuiti or Otorohanga (20km) There is no service station to buy petrol in Waitomo
- Cantidad de habitaciones:
- 6
Precios y condiciones
|Por noche
|$350.00 - $2,415.00
- Otros cargos:
- Dinner available by prior arrangement only
- Más información sobre precios:
- Book the four-bedroom Manor, the entire estate or just the cosy garden cottage. Whatever your needs, we can accommodate you. Excellent farm meals cooked on site can also be provided. The 1200 hectare farm is spectacular and guests are welcome to explore rare and beautiful native bushland, take part in farm activities, indulge in excellent trout fishing or hunting. The family is committed to an environmentally sensitive approach and takes pride in its care of the land and sustainable practices.


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The Tame the Gerrymander Coalition, including Common Cause Maryland, featured U.S. Rep. John Delaney, Maryland Del. Aisha Braveboy, and Common Cause National Redistricting Coordinator Dan Vicuna at a forum to discuss solutions to the problem of partisan gerrymandering. At the University of Maryland forum, Delaney discussed several electoral reforms he proposed in the Open Our Democracy Act. One of the reforms includes studying the use of national standards and criteria for redistricting in all 50 states. Braveboy provided first-hand insight into the problems of state legislators drawing their own and congressional boundaries. Vicuna detailed alternatives found in other states that can serve as alternative models for Maryland. See coverage of the event in the Capital Gazette and from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
Office: Common Cause Maryland
Issues: Voting and Elections, Voting and Elections


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Your initial investment and the costs necessary to begin operating a single Saladworks restaurant could range from $498,089 - $592,190. Actual costs will vary for each restaurant depending on a number of factors, including market conditions and the geographic location of your restaurant, as well as the amount of construction work necessary for the site build out.
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- A net worth of $1.5 million
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 17th Sep 2007 15:17 UTC, submitted by Rahul
Microsoft suffered a stunning defeat on Monday when a European Union court backed a European Commission ruling that the US software giant illegally abused its market power to crush competitors. The European Union's second-highest court dismissed the company's appeal on all substantive points of the 2004 antitrustruling. The court said Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, was unjustified in tying new applications to its Windows operating system in a way that harmed consumer choice. The verdict, which may be appealed only on points of law and not of fact, could force Microsoft to change its business practices.
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Silly Argument
by powderblue on Mon 17th Sep 2007 15:43 UTC
I'm no Microsoft fan but I think this whole argument is silly. Microsoft should be able to bundle whatever apps they want with their operating system. What they shouldn't be able to do is make it so their apps can't be uninstalled or other apps set as the default app for a task. I don't really see where they are differentiating in the ruling between the two. It's like they are just saying Microsoft shouldn't be able to bundle any apps at all. Apple does it and Linux distros do it so what is the problem. What Microsft should be heard accountable for is not providing a way to uninstall their apps that you don't want. I still think to this day that their is no way to uninstall Windows Movie Maker at least in XP.


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This final note today, just to remind us that while Lehman Brothers was an American bank, and collapsed a full five years ago, the financial crisis was a) global and b) lasting.
Greece, as you know, has been through the wringer. Two EU and IMF bailouts. Austerity budgets as far as the eye can see.
Which gets us to this today from Reuters: The government in Athens has scrapped a 24-year-old perk enjoyed by public sector workers -- six extra paid days off a year, if your job involved sitting in front of a computer more than five hours a day.
Which is my job, now that I think of it.


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This little tool could help you to keep from forgetting where you put your keys, MP3 player, grocery list, or whatever else you need to remember. There's even a strap on the back that holds envelops or the newspaper.
It's called the Doorganizer, and it's from Wishingfish. The Doorganizer comes in black or red, and retails for $15.00. It is made of cotton canvas and is approximately 12 1/2" tall by 5" wide.
If you're always searching for your eyeglasses, make this your last stop in the evening when you take them off and you'll know exactly where to find them when you leave, and the Doorganizer even reminds you, "Do not forget!"


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I am pleased you agree the Malthusian question is important, but sad that you state categorically that OPT do not have the answers (Leaders, 21 March). Of course we accept that the science of eco-footprinting is in its infancy. You, however, do not appear to accept even the possibility, regardless of any objective facts, that human numbers may already exceed the Earth's carrying capacity. But the basic facts remain that: the planet is finite; it cannot support an infinite number of people; population growth will therefore certainly stop at some point; and, being caused by more births than deaths, it will stop either humanely by fewer births (contraception, non-coercive policy) or inhumanely, naturally, by more deaths (famine, disease, predation/war). Which would your readers prefer?
More facts: total human impact on the earth equals the average impact per person (of course greater for rich people) multiplied by the number of people; and natural resources per person equals total (dwindling) resources divided by the number of people; so that every additional person ratchets up environmental impact, and ratchets down natural resources per head. The maths is easy. Can any reader name a single environmental problem that would not be easier to solve with fewer people, and harder (and ultimately impossible) with more?
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You require love Thursday if for no other reason as opposed to fantastic television programming on tonight! Besides new offerings from 'The Office,' 'Survivor' and 'Vampire Diaries,' new shows like 'Flash Forward' debut and season premieres for 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'The Mentalist' will be on.
For Lost fans trying to find a new fix until January 2010, Flash Forward has a good deal that could appear familiar. Frequent Lost guest star Sonya Walger, any kind of.k.a. Penelope Widmore, is put into leading lady status as the wife of series lead joseph fiennes testimony. In addition, Dominic Monaghan makes what may only be his first return to ABC, joining Flash Forward in episode 2. In most likelyhood, at the very one character will comparable to their flash forward and wish to fulfill this destiny, a la Lost's John Locke. And even though there may stop direct time-travel in Flash Forward, may sure staying the same kind of "changing the future" debates that Lost was overrun with last year.
The show imagines the planet as it stands in today's times. The primary characters are generally living in a city that reminds us a lot of Los Angeles, but I can't honestly say they ever said certainly it was Los Angeles. Anyway, suddenly, and without warning, everyone in the world falls unconscious at exactly the same time. Everyone is out with friends for exactly two minutes and seventeen second. When everyone awakens they all realize that all saw glimpses with the future, roughly six months, while they were out. Some saw confusing things. Some saw horrible things. Some saw hopeful things. Around one saw nothing.
You've Got Mail ~ Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan fall madly in love via the internet. Very predictable romantic comedy, but it made me cry, go for walks . hit home with my home. Hanks and Ryan have amazing chemistry in this particular.
There a number of mysteries fascinated. From the pilot episode alone we surely have the global mysteries of methods could this happen, who was responsible exactly why April 29th? There likewise many individual mysteries involving specific character flashforwards.
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Flash Forward gets its first shot to carry ABC's mystery banner on Thursday, September 24, while V tries on Tuesday, November 3 to match it, merely to succeed where Flash Forward might fail.


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Blazing Sword, a Florida-bred champion and millionaire for Gilbert G. Campbell, died of an apparent aneurysm the weekend of April 12-13 at Stonehedge Farm South near Williston, Fla. The 14-year-old gelding was pensioned at the farm, which is owned by Campbell and his wife, Marilyn.
A homebred son of Sword Dance, Blazing Sword earned $1,184,055 during a five-year career in which he won six stakes and placed in a dozen others. He was named 1996 Florida-bred champion 2-year-old male after winning the Afirmed and Dr. Fager divisions of the Florida Stallion Series.
Blazing Sword, who won 11 of 45 races, also captured the 2000 Washington Park (gr. II) and Widener (gr. III) Handicaps, plus the 1997 Calder Derby (gr. III). The Blazing Sword Stakes, a mile race for 3-year-olds and up at Calder Race Course, is named for him.
A foot injury prompted Blazing Sword's retirement from racing in 2001 at age seven. He had been trained most of his career by Kathleen O'Connell.
"It was fun traveling with him while he was racing," said farm manager Larry King. "He gave us a lot of thrills. He was well cared for his entire life."
Sword Dance, an Irish-bred, and Blazing Sword's stakes-winning dam, Demetroula (by Singular), are both pensioned at Stonehedge.
"We have a number of horses that are retired here," noted King. "The Campbells are very good about giving a home to the horses they have raised and raced."


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The SRS is your supplemental restraint system in other words your Airbag/seat belt restaint system - ideally in all situations regarding fualt in that system a proper diagnostic needs to be carried out..this not only helps diagnose which part of the system is at fualt but also gives a starting point where to make check..usually the most common is the under seat connections..especially if the seat is continually altered in position can work the connection loose..so maybe have look under there..airbag wiring is usualy yellow/orange.ensure the battery is disconnected and left for upto a 15minutes before making sure all lugs are fully home and then re-conect battery .let the airbag system go through its self test as per each time you turn the ignition and see if it goes out..if it does then you'll know is was just one of those connectors under there..if not..then i would advise a diagnostic test be the next step..I do hope this helps
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MOURNERS paid tribute to a former Royal Marine with a magnetic personality who lived life to its fullest.
The service hall at The Oaks Havant Crematorium overflowed with more than 150 family members, friends and fellow green berets whose lives Jon Hankey had touched.
Jon died aged 41 on St George's Day last month from a heart attack while working in Africa.
Lee Kewell led the service for the Waterlooville man affectedly known as 'Monkey Man'.
He said: 'Jon was a Peter Pan. He lived fast and he truly lived for the moment.
'Although we will never see Jon's big, cheeky grin again, it is truly amazing how many lives he has touched.'
Mr Kewell described Jon as a larger-than-life figure who made friends wherever he went – a character who lived well and loved a drink and a joke.
He said: 'He was someone who's glass was not only half full but positively overbrimming.'
Jon, the youngest of four brothers, grew up in Clanfield and joined the Royal Marines in 1992. He played rugby, football and was a heavyweight boxing champion.
He left the service after nine years and became a regional manager in the maritime security industry.
Based in Benin, Jon split his time between 'fighting pirates' off the African coast and his home in the UK.
Jon's nephew, Tom Hankey, said: 'He had a massive smile that stretched from ear to ear after he'd earned that green beret.
'Someone of his physique, stature, who had so much life, you could have been mistaken for thinking that he was invincible.
'Our loss is without a shadow of a doubt heaven's gain.'
Family friend Dee Farwell read a tribute from Jon's wife, Claire, which said: 'There are so many words I could use to describe how wonderful you were. You were my best friend, lover and soul mate.'
As reported, Jon and Claire met at a Pompey game in 2008 and he proposed to her on Christmas Day that year. They married in 2010.
After the ceremony Jon's family and friends met at The White Heart in Denmead for 'a proper Hankey send-off'.


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Ocean anglers should see an increase in catch quotas for coho salmon this summer while fishing opportunities for chinook will likely be similar to last year. That was the assessment just released by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Three ocean salmon-fishing options were adopted earlier today by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, based on a strong run of coho to the Columbia River and the Washington coast, along with the need to protect wild salmon stocks.
The council sets fishing seasons in ocean water three to 200 miles off the Pacific coast. Last year the recreational ocean fishing quotas were 20,000 chinook and 20,350 coho salmon.
This year's recreational ocean options are:
Option 1 – 38,000 chinook and 189,000 coho
Option 2 – 22,500 chinook and 189,000 coho
Option 3 – 10,000 chinook and 168,000 coho
Option 1 introduces selective fishery for chinook salmon in Westport and Columbia River area fisheries. Selective fisheries allow anglers to catch and keep hatchery salmon, which are marked with a missing adipose fin, but require that they release wild salmon.
For nearly a decade, the mass marking of hatchery-produced coho salmon has allowed anglers to fish selectively in Washington's ocean waters. Mass marking of lower Columbia River hatchery chinook, known as "tules," has been under way since the mid-2000s, said a department news release. The council is considering using this management tool in ocean fisheries for chinook, said Phil Anderson, interim director. He represents the department on the management council.
"In a year like this, adding chinook selective fisheries in the ocean would help us meet or exceed our conservation objectives while allowing for meaningful recreational fishing opportunities in the ocean," Anderson said in a prepared statement.
As in the past, all three ocean options are based on selective fisheries for coho.
Final chinook and coho quotas will be part of a comprehensive 2009 salmon fishing package, which also includes marine and freshwater fisheries throughout Puget Sound and the Columbia River. State and tribal co-managers are currently developing those fisheries.
The co-managers will complete the final 2009 salmon fisheries package in conjunction with the PFMC process during its April meeting, the release said.
The deparment has three meetings set up to discuss the upcoming season:
Tuesday: Lacey Community Center, 9 a.m.
March 30: Westport. A time and location will be announced later.
March 31: Lynnwood Embassy Suites, 9 a.m.
Click here for more information about the salmon-season setting process, as well as a schedule of public meetings and salmon run-size forecasts.