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The city of Tecumseh will continue ownership of the community center at 703 E. Chicago Blvd.
Following a report given by the committee looking into future uses of the building, the Tecumseh City Council took steps to continue occupancy after the new recreation center opens in early 2013 and the parks and recreation department moves there. New leases for the Fitness Connection and for the Tecumseh Senior Center were approved on unanimous votes.
Work is nearing completion on the AJ Smith Recreation Center on North Evans Street. The grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Jan. 17.
A request for proposals (RFP) has been in place since March 2011. A special committee consisting of city manager Kevin Welch, Mayor Dick Johnson, economic development director Paula Holtz and Shelley Lim, director of cultural and leisure services, has been reviewing proposals for either use or sale of the building and recommended renewing leases with two of the current occupants.
On Monday, the council approved rental agreements with ProMedica for the Fitness Connection and with the Lenawee County Department on Aging for the senior center.
"This is probably the best option we face. We have invested a lot of money into the building recently, but there are still some things that need to be fixed," Welch said. "We don't have anybody who wants to buy the building."
ProMedica has agreed to an increase in rent from the current $15,000 annually to $24,000 per year beginning Jan. 1, 2013. The Fitness Connection would continue to use the facility as it does now under the two-year agreement. Currently, the lease is on a month-to-month basis.
The annual rent for the Department on Aging will also be increased from the current $600 per month to $1,100 per month. Welch told the council that the DOA has indicated it wants to remain in the building as long as possible. The DOA offices and lounge area will move into the current parks and recreation offices. Welch said the department would like to continue with the senior programs and meals at the site as well as the meals on wheels program in perpetuity.
When the city first announced the intention to find a new use for the building, three proposals were received, Welch said. However, a deal could not be worked out.
"One party had an interest in buying the building but could not work out the financing," he said. "We could see something in the future, but there is nothing at this time."
Welch reported Monday that the RFP determined the rental option is the best of any current plans that have been studied in the past 20 months.
"Through discussions, it became clear that selling the building was not really viable, for various reasons," he wrote in a memo to the council. "In addition, it also became clear that no single user could or is willing to take on the entire building for a single use."
Under the new arrangement, revenue is projected at $52,200 with expenses of $59,699 for 2013-14. For 2011-12, the revenue was $35,536 and expenses were $74,127.
The new leases and arrangements will allow for expansion of rental opportunities for the Main Room and the Glass Room. The committee recommended some enhancements to the interior and exterior of the building to better market the building for rentals such as weddings and meetings.
Renovation costs are anticipated to run between $25,000 and $50,000. The report noted that repairs are needed to the roof, chimney, heating and cooling system and parking lot.
The committee report also suggested the city retain the option for renting the Glass Room and lower level of the building to private businesses, such as a microbrewery, winery or canoe livery. Some interests are exploring their options and may come back with plans in the future, Welch said.
Tecumseh to keep community center
The city of Tecumseh will continue ownership of the community center at 703 E. Chicago Blvd.


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5:00 pm
Expanding Canon: Teaching Multicultural Literature In High School, The "Workshop 3. Inquiry: Rudolfo Anaya and James Baldwin" In Part I, Jorge Arredondo. D
6:00 pm
P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table "The Emergence of Spring" In this GARDEN TO TABLE episode, P. Allen Smith picks dandelions - not to make wishes but to create a salad! Allen also steps into the garden to plant asparagus. Plus, Allen makes an amazing tablescape using daffodils. D
6:30 pm
Cuisine Culture "Paul McCabe, San Diego" Paul McCabe has earned himself "Best Rising Star Chef" from the James Beard Foundation because his cutting-edge dishes blend organic local California produce and self sustainable philosophies into a superb melange of French California Cuisine. His three -course meal includes a first course of Beet Salad with Caramelized Yogurt, Local Citrus, Valdeon Cheese and Candied Pistachios; a main course of California Lamb Loin over a bed of Farro, Heirloom Carrots and Asparagus, topped with a Spiced Pepper Jam; and dessert: a White Chocolate Panna Cotta served with Local Strawberries, drizzled in Rhubarb Consomme and crowned with Strawberry Snow. D
7:00 pm
Christina Cooks "Eat Your Carrots....They're Good for You" The beta-carotene in carrots has many health benefits. Christina shows that cooking with carrots isn't boring when you make Carrot Chips with Blackberry Jalapeno Salsa and Carrot Honey Soup. D
7:30 pm
Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "How to Enjoy Artichokes" The Pences prepare grilled artichokes with caper marinade and deep-fried baby artichokes with her olive airoli.G
8:00 pm
Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends "Garlic Crab & Fennel Salad" The kitchen is jumping when Chef Brian Poor of Portland City Grill in Portland, OR visits Nick and shares his recipes for Garlic Roasted Whole Dungeness Crab and Arugula and Fennel Salad. Nick follows with amazing Veal Milanese and scrumptious Apple Crumble. D
8:30 pm
Ciao Italia "Carrots! What A Surprise! / Carote! Che Sorpresa!" Guy's garden yields bright orange carrots for Mary Ann to take nella cucina where she gives Bugs a run for his money by preparing a Carrot Salad with Sweet Red Peppers, a smooth and hearty Pureed Leek, Potato and Carrot Soup, and finally, and simply; Carrots in Vermouth. Eat your vegetables? You bet!. D
9:00 pm
Sara's Weeknight Meals "Locavore In Napa with Joey Altman" Sara travels to a beautiful vineyard in Napa, California to cook farm fresh meals locally sourced with Bay Area chef Joey Altman. They whip up Grilled Salmon, Arugula & Grilled Corn Salad and Sweet Pea & Avocado Crostini. With Grilled Duck Breast, Honey-Roasted Carrots, Farro-Herb Salad and Cider Jus, the best of the farm is on the plate. D
9:30 pm
Essential Pepin "Veg-In!" Ragout Of Asparagus; Zucchini And Tomato Gratin; Cauliflower Gratin; Artichoke Hearts Helen; Corn Tempura. D
10:00 pm
Ciao Italia "White Asparagus/Asparagi Bianchi" Mary Ann takes a good, long look at this elegant white vegetable before creating a spring-fresh Cream of Asparagus Soup, a crisp White Asparagus Salad, and an Italian favorite, Asparagus, Bassano del Grappo-style, topped with a rich, buttery egg sauce. One look at this snow-white gift from the garden and you'll be green with envy. D
10:30 pm
Coastal Cooking with John Shields "California Coastal" Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium as special guests Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken and prepare their Minted Calamari Salad. John then makes a Big Sur Fennel and Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola Vinaigrette and Seared Scallops with Orange, Fennel and Polenta. D
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Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef "Salads The French Way" Chef Keller creates the kind of wonderful and enticing salads you will find in bistros and brasseries throughout France. Mixed Green Salad with Pear, Almonds and Cheese Filled Baked Potato; Spinach Salad with Poached Egg and Polenta Croutons.G
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Ciao Italia "Succculent Strawberries - Fragole Succulente" Mary Ann's just in time for an early summer harvest of plump, juicy, succulent strawberries from Guy's Garden. After sampling more than a few, she heads nella cucina to prepare an eye-popping-beautiful Strawberry Tart, and Arugola Spinach and Strawberry Salad. Then she delivers the surprise of all surprises, a creamy smooth Strawberry Risotto. D

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Digital TV equipment manufacturer Bush Australia has shared details on its 'talking' set top box for digital TV, which is currently in development and testing in conjunction with the Federal Government and low vision services provider Vision Australia. The talking set top box has been trialled by the Government as part of the digital TV roll-out currently underway around Australia, and may be one of the devices chosen to be part of the $308.8million Household Assistance Scheme announced in the 2011 Federal Budget.
Bush Australia purchasing manager Carl Robertson told GoodGearGuide that the talking set top box used an existing design pioneered by Bush's UK parent company called the Goodman Smart Talk. The Smart Talk was designed and tested in the UK by Bush in conjunction with the Royal National Institute for Blind People. Bush's Australian version has been significantly altered to suit Australian users, with several upgrades and extra features over the existing UK model.
According to Robertson, the Bush talking set top box came about after a Government tender for a digital TV set top box with accessibility features. "[They] wanted products that assisted people with a disability." The set top box has been refined with the help of testing through Vision Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that provides services to people with blindness or vision impairment. "We worked very closely with Vision Australia, and [their] feedback helped us design it for Australia."
Bush has added extra features to its Australian talking set top box including comprehensive help screens, adjustment for the speed of the talking voice, and a key learning mode that explains each remote control button when pressed. Bush's set top box is the only model in Australia to feature an Australian accent for the synthesised voice. The talking set top box also supports audio description — a service that is not currently running in Australia, but is scheduled for trials with the ABC later in 2011.
It is not yet known whether the Bush talking set top box will be chosen for distribution to blind and low vision pensioners as part of the Government's Household Assistance Scheme — according to Robertson, "the Government is undergoing [its] process" and a report will be tabled to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy in late June. Hills TechLife and Skybridge also have prototype talking set top boxes that were trialled as part of the regional Victorian digital TV switchover. The Bush talking set top box will be available to purchase in retail stores and through Bush's Web site at the end of next month.


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Get those easy Rosy-finches while you can!
The Sandia Crest east of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been known as the best place in the US to see all three species of Rosy-finch. The feeders at the restaurant at the top of the mountain attract these species, and others, in winter. Thousands of birders have visited this location to add these beauties to their life lists.
Unfortunately, the future of this location is in jeopardy. The Crest House restaurant is up for sale. Hopefully, the new owners will be bird lovers and the site will remain as great as it is today. There is the chance that some large corporation will buy this and stick a TGIF's up there. This season could be your last chance to see these beautiful birds at these feeders.


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Scherzer's quest for No. 20 denied by White Sox
CHICAGO -- The first-inning exit from Miguel Cabrera, three pitches into his at-bat after disputing a checked swing with plate umpire Brian Gorman, wasn't a good sign for the Tigers' evening in the Windy City.
"We're in the race," Cabrera said afterward. "You don't want to get thrown out of the game."View Full Game Coverage
CHICAGO -- The first-inning exit from Miguel Cabrera, three pitches into his at-bat after disputing a checked swing with plate umpire Brian Gorman, wasn't a good sign for the Tigers' evening in the Windy City.
"We're in the race," Cabrera said afterward. "You don't want to get thrown out of the game."View Full Game Coverage
The two White Sox runs in the bottom half off Max Scherzer, who had given up just seven first-inning runs all season, probably suggested worse.
"I made too many mistakes," Scherzer said. "I left the ball up, elevated the ball. I wasn't able to get the ball down and it cost me."
By the time Scherzer left the mound after four innings, flummoxed by an infield single from No. 9 hitter Josh Phegley that turned into a two-run play and a five-run lead on Scherzer's throwing error, the feeling was unmistakable. The question now is whether the Tigers' current struggles, including Monday's 5-1 loss, are a sign of a bigger late-season concern.
Around the same time lefty Jose Alvarez replaced Scherzer for the bottom of the fifth inning, Scherzer's earliest exit in a start this season, Indians closer Chris Perez stranded the bases loaded in the ninth inning in Cleveland against the Royals to finish off a 4-3 Tribe win.
The two results moved the Indians to within 4 1/2 games of the Tigers in the American League Central. The gap in the division hasn't been this small since Aug. 5, just as the Tigers were beginning a four-game sweep in Cleveland to take command of the race and move 23 games over .500.
They're now 14-17 since that series, having lost five of their last six on this three-city road trip. The Indians, meanwhile, have won five of their last six, cutting four games off the Tigers' division lead in just over a week.
Four of Detroit's losses have come against left-handed starters, whom they have struggled to hit off and on throughout the year. Chris Sale has given them troubles for most of the year and continued that Monday.
If there was concern about Cleveland on the Tigers' part, they weren't showing it. The concern about their own game right now is obvious.
"I'm not concerned about Cleveland. I'm concerned about the Tigers," manager Jim Leyland said. "I don't worry about the other team. We've got to take care of our own business. If we do that, we'll be fine. If we don't, we won't win. It's pretty simple."
Scherzer isn't overly concerned.
"Right now, we're not quite playing our best baseball," he said, "but that can change in a heartbeat. We can come out tomorrow and play and get on a streak. There's too much talent in this clubhouse to really get frustrated with how we've been playing."
Two of those Tigers losses have been in starts from Scherzer, whose 19-1 record, 2.73 ERA and consistent quality starts had made him nearly impossible to beat a couple weeks ago. The Red Sox finally beat him Tuesday in Boston only because Jon Lester outdueled him in a 2-1 game.
This was different. Scherzer never gave up a crushing hit; only one of Chicago's six hits off him went for extra bases, and he struck out six over his four innings. However, he never quite looked comfortable with his command, even as he cruised through the third inning and into the fourth.
He nearly worked his way out of his opening-inning jam, retiring Alexei Ramirez and Adam Dunn with two men on, but Paul Konerko lined a 2-2 pitch into shallow center field for a two-run single as Austin Jackson and Torii Hunter struggled to collect the ball.
"Give Konerko credit in the first for battling me," Scherzer said. "He had a good AB against me. I threw him three quality sliders, and the third one was a really good pitch that he fouled off. That's why he's always put up good ABs against me. That was my pitcher's pitch that he fouled off.
"I tried to go with a fastball down and away and I left it up over the middle of the plate. He's too good of a hitter to make a mistake like that to in that situation."
The three-run fourth-inning rally that doomed Scherzer (19-3) came entirely with two outs, starting with Conor Gillaspie's double before continuing with consecutive singles from Dayan Viciedo, Jordan Danks and Phegley, the bottom third of the White Sox order.
"With Viciedo, it was just kind of a hanging slider," Scherzer said. "He seemed like he was a little fooled too, and he just was able to get barrel to it and shoot it down the line. And then Danks had a good AB against me, and he hit a fastball. And then Phegley, swinging-bunt slider, it was a do-or-die play for me at that point in time. I just picked it up and threw it. Obviously, it wasn't the best throw."
The throw went into right field, adding on an unearned run.
That was too much for the Tigers to overcome against Sale (11-12), who blanked them for six innings until Victor Martinez homered in the seventh. Sale struck out eight Tigers over as many innings for his third win in four starts against Detroit this season.
Losing Cabrera arguing a checked swing in the opening inning, he admitted, gave him some comfort.
"The best hitter to ever walk the planet leaving after the first," Sale said. "It doesn't get any easier after that. You still have to make pitches and stuff because they have a heck of a lineup up and down. Just try to stay on the game plan and get through it."
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason.


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Highlights From the Google I/O Conference
Google Inc. opened its sixth annual Google I/O conference for software developers on Wednesday. MarketWatch's Dan Gallgaher discusses the highlights from the event. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Dayton rallies to beat Saint Joseph's
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Kevin Dillard scored 23 points and Dayton won its fourth straight game, beating Saint Joseph's 60-54 Wednesday night in Atlantic 10 Conference play.
Saint Joseph's (13-8, 4-4) built a 43-36 lead in the second half. But the Hawks missed four of their next five shots as Dayton rallied to take its first lead of the frame, 47-45, on a Dillard 3-pointer with 5:02 remaining.
From there, teams exchanged the lead five times before Dillard sank a trey, followed by a jumper, to put the game away. Dillard scored the 14 of the Flyers' (13-9, 3-5) last 15 points.
The 6-foot guard hit four free throws in the final 30 seconds and improved to 30 for 30 from the charity stripe this season with less than 2 minutes left to play.
Carl Jones scored 12 points for Saint Joseph's, which hasn't defeated the Flyers since the 2000-01 season.


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Developer - Baidu, Inc.
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Article "Baidu launches Duer digital assistant to take on Siri, Cortana and Google Now"
Chinese search company challenges Google, Apple and Facebook with artificial intelligence voice search capable of ordering food and giving pet advice
by Samuel Gibbs
September 9, 2015
Little Fish VS1 Smart Video Speaker - Powered by DuerOS
Published on Jan 8, 2018
Powered by DuerOS 2.0, Little Fish VS1 Smart Speaker provide families with a brand new audio-visual experience that enables multi-party video calls, information sharing, video and entertainment, encyclopedia search, face recognition, parental control, smart home services and more via natural language human-machine interactions. Feature highlights include support for multi-party video calls, a large content library for audio and video, the capability to switch TV channels using voice, Baidu Search and a family cloud photo album. This sleek product is available in four different colors with a fabric surface and 6-MIC array.


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Does Spoonflower outsource printing and use child labor?
March 7th, 2012 | by Becky Striepe
I was taken aback when a reader recently asked if we could look into the rumor that Spoonflower outsources some of its printing production to South America and uses child labor. Organic cotton printed by a company that exploits children would be far from green, in my opinion!


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John Gould Fletcher (1886 – 1950) is considered by many literary scholars to be among the most innovative twentieth-century poets. He enjoyed an international reputation for much of his long career and earned the Pulitzer Prize in poetry in 1939. Fletcher lived in England from 1909 to 1932 and while in Europe he associated closely with Amy Lowell, Ezra Pound, and other Imagist poets. In addition to being an adherent of Imagism, which used free verse and was dedicated to replacing traditional poetics with new rhythms, concise use of language, and a concrete rather than symbolic treatment of subject, Fletcher also wrote poetry that drew from such varied sources as French Symbolism, Oriental art and philosophy, and music.
The 1st part of this book, "Ghosts of an Old House," evoke, out of the furniture and surroundings of a certain old house, emotions and childish terror which the poet had concerning them. In the "Symphonies," which form the second part of this volume, the poet narrates "certain important phases of the emotional and intellectual development—in short, the life—of an artist." ( Nemo)
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The Phantagraph
The Phantagraph was an amateur magazine from the 1930's published by Wollheim and Shepherd in New York, U.S.A. and edited by Donald Wollheim.
The Phantagraph was the retitled continuation of Wilson Shepherd's club magazine, The International Science Fiction Guild's Bulletin, a 4 page hektographed publication which first appeared in May of 1934. In July-August 1935 the first issue edited by Wollheim appeared, and this same issue was also the first printed issue which was produced by amateur publisher William Crawford. The Phantagraph was printed from typeset copy on wood pulp paper and stapled.
Writers for the publication include the editor, Donald Wollheim, James Blish, August Derleth, H.C. Koenig, Henry Kuttner, Frank Belknap Long, Robert W. Lowndes, H.P. Lovecraft, A. Merritt, Richard Ely Morse, Frederik Pohl, Milton A. Rothman, Clark Ashton Smith, F. Orlin Tremaine, and Farnsworth Wright.


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A Brief Bio of Hazlett Paul Weatherwax.
Born 25 Oct 1907 in Honolulu Hawaii (Territory) to Charles S. Weatherwax and Agnes M. Bookstover. His father migrated to Hawaii (Territory) on 7 Nov 1891 traveling from San Francisco CA onboard the S.S. Australia. The passenger manifest indicates he was a Photographer.
Hazlett grew up in Hawaii and attended St. Louis College in Honolulu prior to his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1927. He attended Annapolis and graduated in June of 1931 with the Commission of Ensign U.S. Navy.
His first duty station was on the Destroyer USS Childs. In 1932 he was transferred to the USS Leary.
Then reassigned to the Battleship Mississippi as a Division officer. From 1937 through 1939 he studied Ordnance and Engineering at the US Naval Postgraduate school at Annapolis, MD. When World War II broke out he was stationed aboard the USS Alexander Dallas.
In March of 1942 he was assigned to the Fore River Yards of Bethlehem Steel Company in Massachusetts. He reported to assist in the fitting out and commissioning of the Battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59) As a member of the original crew he became what is know in the Navy as a "Plankowner" After shakedown operation Massachusetts departed for French Morocco, where "Mamie" participated in the action at Casablanca. After being damaged Mamie returned to the U.S. for repairs and was then reassigned to the Pacific Fleet and took part in operations against the IJA/IJN at Russell Island, Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands and the Gilbert Islands.
Hazlett served in many other Commands and positions in the U.S. Navy. He is the highest ranking member of the Weatherwax family within the U.S. Military. He was promoted to Rear Admiral on July 18,1958. He would continue to serve in many different capacities until July 1,1966 when he retired from the U.S. Navy. He retired to his home on the Potomic River in Alexandria,VA. Less than a year later he would die of a heart attack while working on his boat.
From 1711 when our immigrant ancestor Johan Henrich C. Wiederwach volunteered for the Militia in the Palatines to Canada campaign until present day our family has fought and died for future generations to preserve our nation for all Americans. In every Armed conflict of War there have been Weatherwax family members ready to defend and protect our nation, and today many still serve proudly preserving our family heritage in service to our country.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Hazlett P. Weatherwax Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
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Canucks 3 Capitals 2: Kesler, Sedins steal show from Ovechkin
If there is a hotter line playing right now in the NHL, we'd like to know who or where they are.
In a game where Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin looked like he might put his stamp on it early, the Canucks' line of the Sedin twins and Ryan Kesler simply had too much magic for the visitors in a 3-2 win.
Ovechkin — who's right back to his Hart Trophy-winning level of last season — generated some electric action right off the bat, turning Alex Edler into a turnstile just inside the blueline, and then forcing the Canucks defenceman to pull him down to save a breakaway just 1:19 into the game. Ovechkin was awarded a penalty shot, but Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo denied his five-hole attempt with a pad stop.
From there, the Canucks outshot (41-19 overall) and out-chanced the Caps, but still found themselves down 2-1 at the 1:52 mark of the third period, when Mikhail Grabovski beat Luongo glove side.
The Canucks' power play continued to play close but no cigar (0-6), but it didn't matter the way the Sedins and Kesler were playing even-strength.
Kesler replied at 2:53 of the third directly after Grabovski's goal, scooping a puck into the open side after Ryan Stanton's point shot hit Daniel Sedin in front.
But that was just a teaser for the winning goal, scored on a mammoth possession shift in the Caps' end — first line against first line. It ended with Daniel wiring a rare slapshot just under the cross-bar at 5:01 as Kesler screened goalie Michal Neuvirth.
The line has been together since the midway point of the Philly game, eight games ago, but its dominance five on five was something to see. Collectively, they have 12 goals and 27 points over that span.
"It was something special," said Canucks winger Chris Higgins, who's seen his share of top lines in the league. "It kind of built up through the game, how well they were playing. That one shift (on the winning goal) was one of the best shifts I've ever seen them play, and I've seen a lot of great shifts from them. You become a fan just sitting on the bench."
Daniel Sedin said the addition of Kesler to their unit has added options to their game. His screen certainly created the winning goal.
"Kes has been great," said Daniel. "He's strong down low and he shoots the puck, too, which opens up things. It's fun. We didn't create a lot of chances early on but we stayed with it and got better as the game went on."
The power play was ranked 25th overall coming in and continues to slump, despite getting good zone time and some good looks with the puck.
"We're close, there was one that was stopped on the goal line and there were a couple that were inches away from getting a rebound chance and burying one," said Kesler. "The chances are there and we're getting momentum. The goals will come."
Luongo didn't get a lot of work, but had to make a key stop on a Martin Erat deflection on a late power play.
INJURY UPDATE: Canucks coach John Tortorella offered a rare injury update on Monday at the team's morning skate. The news was as bad as expected. Torts said centre Jordan Schroeder (ankle) will be out two months and will have a pin inserted. As well, wingers Jannik Hansen (upper body) and Dale Weise (leg) will be out three to four weeks, while winger David Booth (undisclosed) will miss another week or two.
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Get to know your Emergency Preparation Facts
- Every family should have an Emergency Plan. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go, and what you will do during an emergency situation.
- Fill out the plan and place a copy in your family disaster supply kit and on the refrigerator in your kitchen. Also each family member should create and carry an Emergency Wallet Card with them at all times.
- Additional steps to creating your Family Emergency Plan include:
- Buy a NOAA Weather Radio-test it weekly (Wednesdays, 11a.m.-noon).
- Discuss the types of disasters that could occur.
- Identify a safe room in your home or that of a neighbor's.
- Plan escape routes form your home and places to meet.
- Have an out-of-state family contact.
- Have a plan for your pets.
- Post emergency telephone numbers by your phone and make sure children know how and when to call 9-1-1.
- Check your insurance coverage- flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.
- Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit that should include:
- A three-day supply of food and water, a change of clothing, a blanket or sleeping bag for each person and a first aid kit that includes medications
- Emergency tools: Battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries, work gloves and a fire extinguisher.
- Important family documents in a fire and waterproof container, an extra set of keys, credit card, and cash.
- Replace batteries, not only in your smoke detector but also in your NOAA Weather Radio in the spring and fall when Daylight Saving time changes.
- Take first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes through your local American Red Cross chapter.
- Most flood-related accidents could be avoided when people who come upon areas covered with water followed this simple advice: Turn Around Don't Drown.
- The reason that so many people drown during flooding is because few of them realize the incredible power of water. A mere six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most vehicles. This includes pickups and SUVs.
- If you come to an area that is covered with water, you will not know the depth of the water or the condition of the ground under the water. Play it smart, play it safe. Whether driving or walking, any time you come to a flooded road, Turn Around Don't Drown
- Follow these safety rules:
- Monitor the NOAA Weather Radio, or your favorite news source for vital weather related information.
- If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes etc.
- Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Turn Around Don't Drown
- Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around Don't Drown
- Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.
- Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
- Flooding Safety Actions
- Never play in flooded areas. There can be hidden sharp objects, electrical lines and pollution which are all serious hazards.
- In highly flood-prone areas, keep materials on hand like sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, plastic garbage bags, lumber and shovels.
- Be aware of streams, canals and areas known to flood, so you or your evacuation routes are not cut off.
- Stay away from downed power lines and never drive into moving water.
- Drive carefully when water covers the road. If the road surface is obscured, water may be deeper than it appears.
- Do not use food that has come in contact with floodwaters.
- Do not use water that has come in contact with flood waters until it has been tested by authorities.
- Determine the elevation of your property. Consider what you can do in advance. Evaluate your insurance coverage.
- Flood Hazards
- The amount of rainfall can vary greatly from year to year. Some years brings floods. Other years bring droughts, or periods of little to no rainfall. Scientists have shown that these extreme conditions are related to the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean near the equator. The unusual warming of the Pacific Ocean and the winds above it causes a weather pattern called El Nino. El Nino usually brings heavier than normal rainfall for southern states. These heavy rains can cause our rivers and streams to overflow. Low areas may flood even though they are not near the rivers. Meanwhile, it brings warmer and drier weather to the states in the northwest.
- When the Pacific Ocean currents are cooler than normal, it causes the jet stream to stay further to the north. This weather pattern is called La Nina. In southern states, La Nina can cause a drought. In the northern states, it can cause colder weather and heavier than normal rainfall which could lead to rivers and streams to overflow. The two weather patterns usually follow each other, and have the most noticeable effect during the winter.
- Hurricanes, Typhoons and Flooding
- More tropical weather systems affect Florida than any other state in our country. Hurricanes and typhoons can cause storm surges along the coast. Storm surges occur when high winds bring a rush of water inland. These can be very dangerous to people who live along the coast. Because of advanced warnings of storms, residents can evacuate or leave the coastal areas to stay safe.
- Pooling Floodwater
- With every new home or street, there are fewer places for the rainwater to go. All of the water cannot absorb into the ground. With nowhere else to go, it runs off into rivers and streets.
- When heavy rains fall the water can spread out like sheets. This type of flooding is called sheet flow. If the ground is saturated, or full of water already, this water will flow across fields, yards and streets. These floods can cause severe damage to roads as well as to people's homes.
- Water can pool in low-lying areas for days or weeks. You should never play in standing floodwaters. The water can be contaminated with bacteria or chemicals that can cause you to become sick. Standing water is also a natural breeding ground for mosquitoes. Therefore it is important to avoid pooled water.
- Moving Floodwaters
- Rivers and streams that run out of their banks can cause waters to move. This moving water is especially dangerous when it crosses roadways. Moving water just two inches deep can cause a driver to lose control of the car. As the water gets deeper, the force it exerts on the car increases. One foot of moving water can carry most cars off the road!
- You should never try to cross a flooded road if you cannot tell how deep the water is. This becomes impossible at night when it is dark. Your best choice is to turn around and find a safer route.
- Flooding Facts
- As little as one foot of moving water can carry most cars off the road.
- Just six inches of fast-moving floodwater can sweep a person off his or her feet.
- Most flood-related deaths occur at night and are vehicular.
- Urban and small stream flash floods often occur in less than one hour.
- Tropical cyclones pose significant risk well inland due to fresh water flooding.
Wildfire Safety Actions
- Create a defensible or safe space of at least 30 feet around your home that is lean, clean and green.
- To help emergency vehicles gain access, make sure driveways are at least 12 feet wide with at least 15 feet of overhead clearance, and are easily identifiable.
- Keep gutters, eaves and yards clear of debris, sticks, pine needles and leaves.
- Trim all tree branches that hang over the house or are lower than 6 to 10 feet from the ground.
- Plant fire resistant plants such as dogwood, sycamore, magnolia, oaks, red maple, wild azalea, sweetgum, black cherry and ferns instead of pines and palmettos.
- Use fire resistant construction materials where possible, and fire resistant barriers when attaching flammable materials, such as wood decks or fences to the house.
- Follow local regulations for the burning or disposal of yard waste and other materials.
- Develop a personal disaster plan, including a plan for evacuating your home. Be sure to identify at least two routes out of your neighborhood or subdivision.
Wildfire Facts
- A Prescription For Good Forest Health
- Wildfires are fires that start in natural wildlands. Most wildfires are started accidentally. Sometimes, for instance, people do not put their campfire out completely. Wildifres can also be started on purpose by people who commit the crime of arson. Sometimes wildfire can also start naturally with a lightning strike.
- Wildfires are not always bad. Some ecosystems need fire. For instance, fire destroys the leaves and logs that lay decaying on the forest floor. It also keeps the leaves in the canopy, or on top of the trees, thinned out. This lets more light in so that seeds and plants can grow on the forest floor. Many plants, birds and other animals need fires to change the environment in this way.
- Prescribed Burns
- There are many firefighters whose job is to put out wildfires. Sometimes these special men and women actually set carefully-controlled fires. This is called a prescribed burn. Prescribed burns mimic or copy what happens in nature. They are beneficial. They can keep wildfires from going out of control.
- Prescribed burns may be as small as a city block. They may also be large, involving thousands of acres of land. They are only done when weather conditions are just right. For instance, the wind must be blowing in the right direction so the fire moves where the firefighters want.
- Firefighters plan very carefully to set fires in the right place. They use rivers and roads to create a "line" that will stop the fires they set. These natural breaks keep the fire where they want it.
- Fighting Wildfires
- Even with all firefighters do to prevent wildfires, they still occur. The Florida Division of Forestry joins with local fire departments and other agencies to fight wildfires.
- The main tool Florida firefighters use is the fire plow. It is used to clear a break around the fire to keep it from moving forward. They also use helicopters to drop water on the flames to slow the spread of the fire, and allow the firefighters to get closer to the flames to create a fire break with the fire plow.
- A Prescription For Good Forest Health
Lean, Clean and Green
- Do you have a least 30 feet of space surrounding your home that is Lean, Clean and Green?
- The objective of "Defensible Space" is to reduce the wildfire threat to your home by changing the characteristics of the surrounding vegetation.
- Defensible space allows firefighters room to put out fires.
- Lean- Prune shrubs and cut back tree branches, especially within 15 feet of your chimney.
- Clean- Remove all dead plant material from around your home; this includes dead leaves, dry grass and even stacked firewood.
- Green- Plant fire-resistant vegetation that is healthy and green throughout the year.
Lightning Safety Actions
- Avoid open high ground and large isolated trees.
- Avoid water (swimming pools, lakes and rivers), beaches and boats.
- Seek shelter inside a building or an automobile, but not a convertible or golf cart.
- Stay away from doors, windows, and metal objects such as pipes or faucets.
- Stay off corded telephones and away from electrical devices.
Lightning Facts
- Lightning heats the air up to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This rapid heating of the air produces the shock wave that results in thunder.
- A ground strike can produce somewhere between 100 million to one billion volts of electricity.
- The length of an average cloud-to-ground lightning channel can range from two to ten miles.
Florida-Lightning Capital of the U.S.
- Florida's unique location, surrounded by warm water, provides the necessary ingredients for thunderstorms to form. It has earned us the title of, "Lightning Capital of the U.S." Other places in the world have even more lightning though. According to a NASA study, there are areas in the tropics of Africa, Asia, and South and Central America that have more lightning than Florida does. Rwanda, a country in Africa, is known as the, "Lightning Capital of the World." The important thing is to stay safe by going indoors if you see lightning or hear thunder.
- If you can see lightning or hear thunder, even in the distance, you are in danger. Go indoors or into a vehicle and remain there until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard.
If Someone Is Struck By Lightning, What Should You Do?
- Call 9-1-1 immediately. With proper immediate treatment, including CPR if necessary, most victims survive a lightning strike.
- Use the '30-30 RULE' to determine the threat of lightning in your area.
- 30 Seconds:
- Count the seconds between seeing lightning and hearing thunder. If this time is less than 30 seconds, lightning is still a potential threat. Seek shelter immediately.
- 30 Minutes:
- After hearing the last thunder, wait 30 minutes before leaving shelter. Many lightning deaths occur after the storm passes. Stay in a safe area until you are sure the threat has passed.
Tornado Safety Actions
- Homes
- When a tornado watch is issued, be prepared to take action.
- When a tornado warning is issued, or a tornado is imminent, move to a small interior room away from windows.
- Consider constructing a tornado safe room in or adjacent to your home.
- Open Country
- Seek a nearby shelter if time permits.
- If not, lie flat in the nearest depression, a ditch or culvert. Cover your head with your arms.
- Vehicles
- Abandon your vehicle and seek refuge in a building or, as a last resort, a ditch.
- Do not try to outrun a tornado.
- Offices, Hotels and Condominiums
- When action is required, take shelter in an interior hallway on a lower floor, closet or small room.
- As a last resort, get under heavy furniture, away from windows.
- Manufactured and Mobile Homes
- Have a plan of where to go during a tornado threat-a nearby pre-identified safe structure within walking distance.
- When a tornado watch is issued, be prepared to take action.
- Homes
Tornado Facts
- Tornadoes are powerful and hard to predict! The time of year makes a big difference in how they form and just how powerful they are likely to be.
- Summer and Fall Tornadoes
- There are more tornadoes during June, July and August than at any other time of the year. In the summertime, thunderstorms move inland with the sea breezes. Tornadoes that develop within these thunderstorms may travel in almost any direction.
- Summertime tornadoes are usually small. They don't last very long. They usually cause minor damage and few deaths or injuries.
- During the summer and fall months tropical cyclones, or hurricanes, may produce tornadoes. These tornadoes often form in the outer rainbands and to the right of the hurricane's forward motion. Like other summer tornadoes, they are generally weak and do not usually last long. But sometimes, they can be violent. These tornadoes form quickly, and they may strike with little or no warning.
- Winter and Spring Tornadoes
- When the winds near the ground change quickly and are different from the winds high in the jet stream, it can create wind shear. Wind shear can cause the thunderstorms to spin and get stronger. Very strong thunderstorms are called supercells. Supercells can move over land 30 to 50 mph! These storms can produce strong winds (known as downbursts), large hail and violent tornadoes.
Tornado Safety
- In most of the U.S., tornadoes occur during the late afternoon or early evening. Yet, tornadoes in Florida are just as likely to occur during the night as in the afternoon. That is why it is good to always be prepared. If people are asleep they may not receive warnings from radio or TV. A solution to this problem is to have a NOAA Weather Radio in your home. A NOAA Weather Radio will alert you to a warning at any time, day or night.
- The National Weather Service issues watches and warnings during a tornado threat. When a warning is issued for your area, you should take cover immediately.
- If you hear the roaring and rumbling of a tornado, seek shelter in a small room on the lowest floor of a strong building. You should stay away from doors and windows. Leave mobile homes for safer shelter. Never try to outrun a tornado in a car. Instead, leave your car and take cover in a nearby building or lie down in a ditch on the side of the road.
Tornadoes Are Measured By The Fujita Scale
- The Fujita scale (F-scale) uses actual damage to estimate a tornado's wind speed.
- F0 Gale Tornado
- 40-72 mph
- Some damage to chimneys. Tree branches broken off. Shallow rooted trees uprooted.
- F1 Moderate Tornado
- 73-112 mph
- Peels surface off roofs. Mobile homes overturned. Moving autos pushed off roads.
- F2 Significant Tornado
- 113-157 mph
- Considerable damage. Roofs torn off frame houses. Large trees snapped or uprooted. Light-object missiles generated.
- F3 Severe Tornado
- 158-206 mph
- Severe damage. Roofs and some walls torn off well-constructed homes. Most trees in forests uprooted. Heavy cars lifted off ground.
- F4 Devastating Tornado
- 207-260 mph
- Well-constructed houses leveled. Structures blown off weak foundations. Cars thrown and large missiles generated.
- F5 Incredible Tornado
- 261-318 mph
- Strong frame houses lifted off foundations and disintegrated. Automobile-sized missiles fly through the air in excess of 100 mph. Trees debarked.
- Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all the same weather phenomenon; we just use different names for these storms in different places. In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term "hurricane" is used. The same type of disturbance in the Northwest Pacific is called a "typhoon".
Hurricane Safety Actions
- Know if you live in an evacuation area. Know your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind. Have a family plan.
- At the beginning of hurricane season (June), check your supplies, replace batteries and rotate your stock of food and water.
- If a storm threatens, listen to your local authorities. Evacuate if ordered.
Saffir-Simpson Scale
- Tropical Storm
- Winds 39-73 mph
- Category 1 Hurricane
- Winds 74-95 mph
- No real damage to buildings. Damage to unanchored mobile homes.
- Category 2 Hurricane
- Winds 96-110 mph
- Some damage to building roofs, doors and windows. Considerable damage to mobile homes. Some trees blown down.
- Category 3 Hurricane
- Winds 111-130 mph
- Some structural damage to small homes. Large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly built signs destroyed.
- Category 4 Hurricane
- Winds 131-155 mph
- Wall failures in homes and complete roof structure failure on small homes. Total destruction of mobile homes. Trees, shrubs and signs all blown down.
- Category 5 Hurricane
- Winds 156 mph +
- Complete roof failure on homes and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures.
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Recipe: Chap Chae (Korean Noodles With Vegetables)
A few days ago we explored the world of Asian noodles, among them dang myun, or vermicelli made from Korean sweet potato starch. Although they have hardly any flavor, these long, glassy noodles have an immensely satisfying, chewy texture and can really soak up seasonings and sauces. This makes them a perfect addition to chap chae, a Korean dish of thinly-sliced, stir-fried vegetables (and sometimes beef).
Chap chae was one of the first foods my partner's Korean mom cooked for me, before I had become accustomed to the more pungent dishes in Korean cuisine, and I have loved it ever since – so much that I had to learn how to make it myself! Beloved by Koreans yet Western palate-friendly, the dish is quick to cook and delicious hot or cold. It actually tastes best after sitting in the refrigerator overnight and then brought to room temperature, making it a great dish for summer picnics or potlucks.
Note: Look for dang myun noodles at Korean markets or order them online at koaMart.
Vegetarian Chap Chae (Korean Noodles With Vegetables)
Serves4 as a side dish or 2 as a main dish
- 6 ounces
sweet potato vermicelli noodles (dang myun)
- 2 tablespoons
sesame oil
- 1/2
white onion, thinly sliced
- 2
scallions (white and green parts), chopped
- 2 cloves
garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup
dried shitake mushrooms, soaked in water for 30 minutes, drained, and sliced
- 1
small carrot, julienned
- 1
small zucchini, julienned
- 2 cups
spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons
soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons
rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
toasted sesame seeds
Salt, to taste
Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again, and set aside.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, scallions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini, and stir fry until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the spinach, noodles, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Turn the heat down to low and stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat, toss in the sesame seeds, and season to taste with salt.
Serve hot or cold.
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This was my third running of the MMT 100, and the goal this year was to improve.
I wanted to break 30 hours.
A coach was hired, training commenced in the winter. Nutrition and hydration plans were drawn up, pacers and crew engaged.
I watched the weather closely, early in the week it was in the mid 80s but nothing I could do about that.
Race morning was cool and a good forecast was in the works.
The first section of the run was rather uneventful. In no time we were up the road section and onto Short Mountain. First miles through Edinburg Gap were uneventful, running with others, getting in small conga lines.
After exchanging bottles with Wayne Mongold at Edinburg, the climb up Waonaze Peak tends to start stringing out runners. On the downhill to Woodstock I stopped for a second bathroom break. Then, shortly after the Woodstock AS, my third stop bathroom stop.
Bathroom Issues
I had nine bathroom stops in the first 50K. Anytime I started to break into a jog, the peristaltic motion was having me jump off into the bushes again. Climbing was okay. But this was not good.
I get to Elizabeth Furnace one hour off my predicted splits. My crew is looking a bit anxious, and I tell them what happened. "You know that nutrition plan? Well, it's time to modify that." I cut my maltodextrin down in t he bottle, get some solid cookies from my crew, and go off to the AS to check in and see if there is any Imodium available. There is. Thank heaven.
Problem Solving
I start nibbling on my cookie and just start walking out of EF. It's a climb anyways, and I have a problem to solve. Now is not the time to worry about ruining my chances for a sub 30 goal. My goal for the time is to get my stomach under control, and get some calories back into me. I have yet another bathroom stop. That is the last one, I tell myself. Let the medicine have a chance to work. Walk up to the top. It's not like you would be running this section anyways. I have a very small brief whiny moment and then I put it behind me. Don't even think about times right now. The focus of the moment is to eat these cookies and wash them down with little sips of water.
The overcast weather is helpful It is humid, but really not very hot. I get to the Shawl Gap Trail intersection and catch some other runners-Benny, Jim, and Bryan. This really helped my spirits rise. We are running downhill, and my medicine is working, no bathroom stops. I'm cautiously optimistic.
My crew is relieved to see me at Shawl Gap. We cut the maltodextrin again, and I stick with my plan here to run this 5K road section without my waist pack, and just one hand held. I also pick up my music through here. I get more solid food from the crew.
I ran most of the road. I am starting to feel VERY good through here. The music helps.
I get into Veach Gap AS, and pick up my double waist pack with bottles ready. I modify the malto in these bottles also. I grab a little bit of food. I know I am behind on calories, but I am also a bit wary on eating too much. I want to keep the momentum going. I leave Veach Gap Aid Station with three water bottles, as I have the "9 big Massanutten miles" to go.
It is a good climb up out of Veach. But it's not that bad. Because it's overcast. A person normally just bakes on the climb. I know the drill on this climb. Don't look up, don't look too far in advance, because you don't want to know how far you still have to go!
Aaron Schwartzbard is a welcome sight on the climb up to the ridge line, hanging out and taking photos. I get up the ridge, back to the beloved MMT orange trail. The climb wasn't so bad. This was the best weather I've ever climbed out of Veach, still overcast.
I pass Michelle, another female from Ohio, give her some encouragement, then run into another friend, Bill Losey for a quick chat. Then it's back to relentless forward motion.
I had forgotten about the long downhill run down Indian Grave Ridge Trail.. It's runnable. Really runnable. And I feel fantastic. I run the whole way down, passing lots of folks, (10 actually) who remark on my enthusiasm. I told them I had rallied, and indeed I had.
At the Indian Grave Aid Station I had a fresh grilled cheese sandwich and I eat the whole sandwich down. I start on a second one, then think better of it..no need to gorge myself and cause problems. This is the most food I've ate since breakfast.
5 miles to Habron Gap…no the AS workers correct me, 4 miles to Habron. Cool! It's great just lose a mile like that!
I turn on the music, and resolve to run/walk the road. I target a tree, a pole, a dark spot on the road, run to the that, then walk. Then quickly pick the next target to run to. I finally get down the road and see the houses which cue me that the AS is coming up. I glance at my watch. It's 630 pm.
I had ascertained pre race, looking at finisher splits from previous years, that you pretty much have to get to Habron Gap AS before 6 pm if you want to finish sub 30. I'm still okay with that. I really am not thinking about the full final time goal. I'm still just pleased as heck that I've stopped pooping in the woods and am having a phenomenal race now. Positivity begets positivity with me!
The crew gets my light out, more food, swap the double waist pack for the single waist pack, and it's time to climb again. But the next AS is going to be Camp Roo, w here I will pick up my pacer.
I start the climb with Des Cowie, another female runner from Ohio, but I want to get up this climb. I want to get as much trail in daylight as possible. Now the problem to solve is to cover as much trail before darkness falls.
I've forgotten the Habron Gap climb, and I feel bad for Nathan, who is going to think I lied to him about the Habron climb…I said it was easier than the climb out of Veach.
I'm back on orange MMT again. I don't remember the mileage from the Habron Trail head to the Stephens Trail turn off. It's one of the few sections I just didn't memorize the distance.
Carnage is starting also, at this time, at this mileage, up on the ridge. I pass tears, and then puking. There is a bit of a breeze going, and for me it was refreshing. I wonder if it will actually get cold tonight. I keep going.
Where's the Kennedy Tower? And Stephens Trail?? Finally I see a red tape, and I start down hill. The big wooden sign is missing (or I somehow missed it) AM I finally on Stephens?
I peer at a blaze…it appears yellow, for Stephens.. But I also snort and laugh to myself as I am the last person to trust the color differences between yellow and orange. (I got side tracked by a yellow blaze on the "stay on orange" Reverse Ring in the winter.)
Stephens Trail seems to go on forever. The big storm earlier in the week has made quite some rough footing. It grows dark, and I am forced to turn on the headlamp. I hit the parking lot, and know the AS is just down the road. I have passed 13 runners on this section.
It's a bit chaotic for me as I enter the AS, too many people trying to help me, me looking for my pacers, needing to tape up my heel and ask for some solid food before we head out. I haven't seen Mongold since our pacing adventure in 2011 and he sticks a pecan pie in my mouth, then changes his mind and tells me I can eat it on the fly and to get out with Paul.
Paul Davis is pacing me up Duncan Hollow and Gap Creek Trail to Gap Creek AS. Paul warns me that he will only be pacing me this section, and that Mongold will pace me to the finish. I don't know Paul all that well, so we have a good time chatting on the trail.
I do not remember the Gap Creek Trail climb at all!! I must have blocked the whole trail out of my head last year. It is a heck of a climb through here. I see Jacob Boopalan, from Kenya, on this section through here. But we finally start to descend, and it seems like no time that we are entering the Gap Creek Aid Station. Paul remarks that we had a good split through here. I've passed 11 runners-ten of which were sitting in the Camp Roosevelt Aid Station. This is what a crew can do for you.
Bradley Mongold picks me up here. Mongold paced me to my 31.50 finish in 2011. I was very psyched that he was able to free up the time. I also knew exactly what I was in for. There is no dawdling, no stopping, no whining, no stopping if Mongold is going to do his job.
Having a new pacer also gives the runner new stimulation, and the chatting and talking helps the climb up Jawbone go easier, then we are on Kerns. I tell Mongold Short Mountain seemed more runnable this year and he is amused. Kerns also seems more runnable. More talking, more relentless forward motion, more eating and drinking. Mongold knows I am behind on calories and is monitoring my intake.
It's a big lonely section with no other runners. Mongold mentions we are kind of in a hole between runners. But as we get toward the end of Kerns, we start to catch runners-and pass them.
My eye is out for Q's view. Q's view signals the end of the mountain, and then short very runnable section down to the Crisman Hollow Road. We see a bunch of lights up ahead and actually think there are campers there. Nope, it just seems like about 6 or 7 runners, just hanging out. One of them yells "hey it's Kimba I'm going with her" and someone else joins my fan club. I can't think of his name right now, but as I mention I will be happy to get to the AS soon, so I can do something about my heartburn, he mentions he has Tums! So I got to resolve that problem-some major heartburn that I had been experiencing.
MMT marks the course with bright yellow ribbons. We are running on the very end of the Kerns section, where the yellow ribbon flaps in the wind, covering my eyes, as I simultaneously bump a rock with my right foot and go down hard.
Mongold gives me about 25 seconds to roll over and get up. But a runner will take any sort of break. I shake it off. The knee is a bit stiff, but it seems fine. I mutter "that will leave a mark". Now that Kerns has its blood tribute from me, it's time to go.
We pass more runners on the mile long stretch of road down to the Visitor Center AS. I can feel both of my knees aching on this road section. We run all of it. It's road. It's easy time. Mongold gives me my instructions, check in with the AS, get my water bottle, and start the Bird Knob climb. I've now passed 18 runners on this section.
I make the mistake of saying the BK climb is dry, then we hit the mud. Boy, the Bird Knob climb seems tough this year. And longer. I'm moving just step by step. Mongold gives the "almost there" and I also think we are almost there..but there are still more rocks and a bit more climb. It is just heinous.
We hit some flat ground. I'm not feeling good. We have run all the way down the road and then immediately climbed. I'm nauseous and very dizzy. A near by pine tree lets me lean on it, and I proceed to vomit up my stomach contents. About six heaves later, I rinse my mouth out. "Okay."
Mongold says lets go and walk. I feel 100% better. WAY better than before.
But now the new problem to solve is to again get calories back into my stomach. But the Bird Knob AS is just about a 1/2 mile away, good deal.
There are two other runners right behind us, as we walk. The one runner asks the other runner to turn off his headlamp, as it is "annoying him". So I first think this is his pacer, but no, it's two runners. Then one of the two complains about the whippoorwill, that had the audacity to chirp outside his tent.
A few minutes later, I remark to Mongold "can you flick your ponytail to the other side, it's quite annoying me" and we begin to laugh. And break into a jog, to get away from these two runners.
At the aid station, I grab a baggie and anything that looks like my stomach could handle-some pretzels, Goldfish crackers, a few fritos. It's rather pitiful in terms of calories, but anything is better than nothing. We run the road. It's downhill. But we both know the course. We're just running downhill so we can ascend the Brown Trail.
The Brown Trail is a bitch of a trail and Mongold remarks that this climb is under rated. We start up. Step by step. I so want to rest. Just for a minute. Just for a step. But I know better. I know not to even stop, because my pacer is right on my heels. If I can move, I should move.
We finally make the top, and then the long down (and little ups) over to the Picnic Area AS. This is a long section. We try and run as much as possible. We get to some of the water crossings and just splash through them. It's no longer that important to keep my feet dry, it's more important to quickly get through them.
There is still a time element involved with my run. I had some goals.
To get off Bird Knob before daylight-we were way there before daylight
To get to Picnic Area before daylight-we got there right about daylight.
I'm thinking a little of my time goal, but really, the job at hand is to run what I can, get these crackers in my stomach. Small little tasks.
What about my goal? Where was I on that? Could I actually eke out my sub 30?
I didn't know what time it was, other than knowing the sunrise was about 540 am, I didn't know what time it was. My Garmin had died. Mongold was in charge of the time anyways.
Mongold had told me the last two sections were the most important, we might have to red line again, it could be the difference between a 29.50 and a 30.50 finish.
I was doing the best that I could. I knew my calories were really really low. I was trying to get food in, sweet tea in, anything in small quantities. And I still had energy. I was still moving forward. I believe my posture was better than some of the runners we were passing. From Visitor Center to Picnic Area, we pass 13 runners.
We get to the Picnic Area, and give Quatro a little wave as we don't even stop. My crew is waiting over in the parking lot at Rt 211. I throw down my dead Garmin, my old water bottle, and go on to the climb.
It's the area, my low spot over the last two years. But I ran this section in January in training, and it's really not that long. Mongold has stopped for a bio break, and I keep going up the mountain. Running, and walking, running, walking.I know exactly what is coming.
It's the switchbacks. But they are runnable. So we run them. I'm tired. I'm way tired. But I know we have the little climb to the miniature boulder field, and then the trail right up the creek bed.
I'm glad to get to the boulder field-finally. Then we start up the creek. I resolutely splash right up the creek, just looking for the best footing. Wet feet does not matter. Okay. We make it to the top. Some more runnable.
I'm sure the term "runnable" here, in mile 94 or so of a 103.7 mile race is ambiguous. But it's not a walk, so it's a run!
I'm surprised at the burned out forest. This controlled burn has happened since the January training run.
We both ponder how far it is to the Crisman Hollow Road, then down the road to the AS. Mongold tells me its "a couple of hundred yards" and I start laughing and tell him I've been on this course before, it's a bit farther than that! But we are still able to laugh.
Looking at the splits through this section, I have the 21st fastest time through here. Wow, what a difference good training and mental attitude has. It was very helpful for me to run this section in January, I remembered the area so much better and knew in my head it was not that long, therefore I didn't build it up in my head to some unending stretch of trail.
We are at Gap Creek II for the last time. I grab a water bottle, Mongold stops for last minute instruction to the crew-I am wondering what he is saying to them. I go up the road and then start climbing Jawbone. Still no Mongold. I am wondering, if this is a test. Is he going to grab a ride with the girls, and join me over on Moreland Gap Road? Is he going to let me finish this by myself?
Halfway up Jawbone, Mongold finally catches up. I am relieved. Our journey together is almost over. I'm so happy he's made the time to do this with me again.
We start down the last section of MMT rocks. I still have the last section, the dreaded road, in front of me. I don't know where I am on time. Mongold is not overly pushing me, so I am pretty sure we are past the 30 hour mark. But I don't ask. I know he will lie to me. Because if I know we are at 30+ hours already, then I will slow down..and he's not going to let me do that.
Finally THE ROAD!
In 2011, I ran part of the road, and walked some of it. In 2012, on my training plan, on this section, in capital letters, it read "YOU WILL RUN THIS ROAD". So I was determined to run.
There are six bridges on Moreland Gap Road before the turn to the Lutheran Camp.
I kept my eyes on the road, just like my eyes on the rocks for the last two days. I glanced up only occasionally. On two little hills, rises, I did slow into a power hike, but then settled back into a trot. Mongold said "keep a ryhthmn" and between repeating that and "you will run this road" in my head over and over, we finally started crossing bridges.
I get to six bridges and keep my eyes on the road. I finally glance up and see the seventh bridge in the curve of the road. Hey, I think we are at the turn into the camp!
We ascend the last little slice of MMT, the last hill, and try to catch the runners in front of me. But they must have wised up and speed up too.
We cross the creek and start around the little bit of woods before we break into the open for the finish line. I finally ask Mongold what time it is. He says it's 30 hours and 30 some minutes.
I'm not surprised. I thought we had probably passed the 30 hour mark. I was hoping to PR my old split of 31.50. I know we were crazily making up time left and right. Despite all my problems, I was still having a heck of a good run. After all my problems in the first 50K of the race, I was so pleased to make such a comeback and run so strong for the rest.
That is actually my takeaway from this. Despite what Karl sez, a 100 miles is a real long ways. And you have plenty of time in those 100 miles to have problems, solve problems, get over them. Keep your composure.
Don't let the problem get in the away of destroying your race. Focus on what you can do, to solve that problem. Don't think about your time goal slipping away, or all the people passing you, or your crew worrying about you. Get your issue under control. Or manage that issue to the AS and get help. And then assess. There is really a lot of time in a 36 hour MMT finish.
I also did some "racing self owes it to training self" talk to do the best that I could. I didn't spend all winter running in the ice, snow, darkness to succumb to issues that I could possibly resolve.
We burst out of the trees, I could hear Bur announce my name and my PR, as I came across the finish line in a time of 30 hours 37 minutes.
This time was also good enough to be "First Old Broad" or more PC, First Female Masters. I was actually incredibly stoked to get a Furbutt award~!!!
I finished 75 of 151 runners. At Elizabeth Furnace, I was in 161th place. I passed alot of runners-some of those runners also obviously dropped from the race too. But I bring up the stat just as a reminder that it is very possible to have problems, recover and rally during a long race.
Most of that moving up in the ranks can be credited to my crew and pacers-Wayne Mongold, Alison Holko, Suzanne Weightman, Paul Davis, and Bradley Mongold. They kept my stops to a minimum and kept me moving around the course. Thank you very much. I also trained very hard for this race, thank you to my coach Karl Meltzer for his training and advice.
Also big thank you to Virginia Happy Trails Club and Race Director Kevin Sayers-another topnotch event.
It is always good to run around in the woods of Virginia. I can't wait to come back!


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Cross found on all donkeys' backs?
There is legend that the crosses on these donkeys appeared after Jesus rode one into Jerusalem (read Matthew 21:1-11). There is no evidence that this is true. The dark stripe in the form of a cross was a trait in these donkeys long before Jesus lived. However, the fact that Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem is very important. It fulfilled a prophecy that was spoken 500 years before Jesus lived, and showed He was the Messiah (read Matthew 21:5 and Zechariah 9:9).
Dear Prayer Partners
1} President Obama and his advisors
2} the men & women serving in our armed forces and their families
3} Bobby- a missionary in Haiti who was flown back to the states with a broken back
4} Holly- recently gave birth to a son
5} Hailey- has Hodgkin's lymphoma and is unable to work due to it
6} Margo- recovering from a stroke
7} Dan- has Leukemia & an inoperable brain tumor, the tumors in his stomach and lung have been removed successfully
8} Christine- recently gave birth by an emergency C-section and her new son is in critical condition
9} Living Waters A/G looking for a youth pastor with a vision to reach the youth
10} Dennis- having problems breathing
11} The Holm Family- death of a loved one from cancer
12} The DeRien Family- death of a loved one
13} The Fraley family- death of a loved one
14} Eugene- is battling cancer
15} Schimmica- husband is having an affair
16} Kevin- has some serious dental problems and is recovering from emergency oral surgery
17} Faith- is hospitalized after a heart attack and partial amputation of right foot, has a serious infection in heart, lungs and kidneys and is back on dialysis
18} Chantella- is expecting her 1st baby in the spring
19} Julianne- having difficulty with her pregnancy
20} Marc- family problems
21} Tom- problems with weight control
22} Achan- has HIV, an infection in her lungs and gall bladder is shutting down
23} Rick- has bulging disc in his back
24} Noah- a toddler having complications from heart surgery, has a very high fever
25} Frank- fighting depression
26} Gloria- hospitalized after passing out at work
27} Chaplain Sam- recovering from eye surgery
28} Chaplain Jay- preparing for a missionary trip to Uganda next year
29} For all the unspoken and personal requests that people have
30} For us at Highway Mission Outreach that we will continue have the doors opened to share the gospel and the needed finances to carry out the ministry of the mission and as we plant The Cross-Roads Chapel
31} For Michael Frankland, Gill Ainsworth, Mark Ainsworth, Tracy Ainsworth, Tony Wood, Eileen Walsh, and Elaine - break down strongholds in their lives
Opening Our Hearts to God
Psa. 19:14 - May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable before You, O Jehovah, my rock and my Redeemer.
Acts 13:22-23 - And when He had deposed him, He raised up David for them as king, to whom also He testified and said, I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man according to My heart, who will do all My will. (23) From this man's seed, God, according to promise, brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus.
~~~~~ Words of Ministry ~~~~~
Both of the above passages are related to David. Psalm 19:14
is a prayer of David, while Acts 13:22-23 is a description of
David. In David's prayer, there are the "words of my mouth"
and the "meditation of my heart," or the thoughts of the
heart. He prayed that he would not only be kept in his words
outwardly, but also be acceptable to God in his thoughts
inwardly. The words of the mouth are an expression of the
thoughts of the heart. The heart is the root problem.
Whether or not one outwardly says the right words is not the basic problem. Whether or not one has an outward attitude in his speaking that is right is also not the basic problem. The
thoughts of the heart are the basic problem. The thoughts of
the heart constitute the root problem and cannot be overlooked. David did not merely pray, "God, may the words of my mouth be acceptable before You." He added to the prayer, "May the meditation of my heart be acceptable before You."
David's prayer was for the thoughts of his heart to be
acceptable before God. This is why Paul could later testify
that David was a man according to the Lord's heart. A person
who is according to God's heart allows God to touch his heart. If you will not allow God to touch your heart, it will be hard for you to be one who is according to His heart.
Many Christians ask, "Why is it wrong for me to do this? Why
is it wrong for me to say this? Why is it wrong for me to
express myself this way?" Brothers and sisters, whether or
not you are doing the right thing, saying the right thing, or
expressing yourself the right way is not the real problem.
Rather, is your heart right when you are doing such a thing,
saying such a word, or expressing yourself in such a way?
What is the condition of your heart? What is the condition of
the root? Even if you are right in every outward thing, it is
still possible for your heart to be wrong. God is touching the condition of your heart and asking about it. He allows many winds and waves to beat upon His children for this very reason.
He uses these things to touch your heart and to expose the condition of your heart.
Thy Redeemer
By C.H. Spurgeon
"For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called" (Isaiah 54:5).
JESUS, the Redeemer, is altogether ours and ours for ever. All the offices of Christ are held on our behalf. He is king for us, priest for us, and prophet for us. Whenever we read a new title of the Redeemer, let us appropriate Him as ours under that name as much as under any other. The shepherd's staff, the father's rod, the captain's sword, the priest's mitre, the prince's sceptre, the prophet's mantle, all are ours.
Jesus hath no dignity which He will not employ for our exaltation, and no prerogative which He will not exercise for our defence. His fulness of Godhead is our unfailing, inexhaustible treasure-house. His manhood also, which he took upon him for us, is ours in all its perfection. To us our gracious Lord communicates the spotless virtue of a stainless character; to us he gives the meritorious efficacy of a devoted life; on us he bestows the reward procured by obedient submission and incessant service. He makes the unsullied garment of his life our covering beauty; the glittering virtues of his character our ornaments and jewels; and the superhuman meekness of his death our boast and glory. He bequeaths us his manger, from which to learn how God came down to man; and his Cross to teach us how man may go up to God. All His thoughts, emotions, actions, utterances, miracles, and intercessions, were for us.
He trod the road of sorrow on our behalf, and hath made over to us as his heavenly legacy the full results of all the labours of his life. He is now as much ours as heretofore; and he blushes not to acknowledge himself "our Lord Jesus Christ," though he is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords. Christ everywhere and every way is our Christ, for ever and ever most richly to enjoy. O my soul, by the power of the Holy Spirit, call him this morning, "thy Redeemer."
Prison Ministry:
Thank you for your support and continued prayers for these new believers and this ministry!
In His vineyard,
We Shall Worship the Lord!
By John Piper
Do you delight more and more in the majesty and glory of God? Does your heart incline to worship God more consistently and intelligently and earnestly and intensely today than it did five years ago?
Is your love for your brothers and sisters in Christ abounding more and more so that you use your gifts more and more effectively to strengthen their faith and stir them up to love and good works?
And do you feel a greater burden for the lost? Are your prayers for unbelieving relatives and friends more consistent and earnest? Are your efforts to give a reason for the hope that is in you more bold, less ashamed? Are you becoming a world Christian with a zeal for the final mission thrust of the church to reach the hidden peoples?
If you can answer yes, we are making progress as a church. If not, we are failing in those areas. But at least we have goal and a definite Biblical theology behind it.
But it is not new. Listen to the way another pastor and teacher describes the meaning of membership in the church:
Membership, therefore, involves a personal obligation to promote the objects of the body as expressed in the covenant.
These objects are three:
1. The social, united worship of God...
2. The perpetuation and diffusion of the gospel...
3. The sanctification of its own members...
The church, thus comprehensive in its scope, looks upward to God, outward upon the needs of a lost world, and inward to the processes of sanctification in the souls of its own members; the neglect of any one of these grand objects of its organization imperils its whole design.
This is our philosophy of ministry. The quote is from Hezekiah Harvey, who was born in England in 1821 (The Church, 1879, reprint 1982, pp.35-36.). There is nothing modern or trendy about the priorities of our church. They have been around for two thousand years. They are tried and true, and it shouldn't bother us at all that they are not new.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Christmas Triumphant
Triumph, this time of year, seems to come in many shades of success. Try as we may to keep a perspective of readiness for the coming of Christ, many of us feel most ready for Christmas when we have successfully beat every shipping deadline and reciprocated every Christmas card. Victories that we might otherwise find slight seem to become great feats during the holidays—finding a parking spot, getting the last box of Christmas lights in stock, beating the mailman to the mailbox. Other battles continue to brew over the accepting or rejecting of manger scenes, messiahs, and "Merry Christmases" in the face of less specific holiday tales and greetings. Though we may oscillate between who or what we are fighting against—the clock, the perfect hostess, the agendas of others—we seem to work toward Christmas one small feat at a time.
But as I sang the lyrics to a song during the lighting of the second Advent candle, I was silenced by the image of a victory I need do nothing but join.
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th'angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
The triumph Christians join as we celebrate Christmas is far bigger than our best Christmases and more real than our worst. There are generations of believers offering the same cries of victory shouted on the very first Christmas night: Christ was born! God came near. God is with us! Christ's birth was orchestrated at the hands of God long before the inn would be full or the shepherds would be in their fields by night, long before my traditions would seem etched in stone, or my culture would attempt to remove the Nativity from the public arena.
While there are perhaps some victories to rightfully seek this season, many others can likely be forsaken; for the triumph of a God who came near to bridge a separation forged long ago in the garden is a victory already won. The triumph Christians ask the world to join as we celebrate Christ's birth is a triumph known from the beginning, foreseen by the prophets, heralded by John the Baptist, and cherished by witnesses whose voices still cry out the incredible news of the Christmas story:
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
'Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.'"


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Information on Prodem School in Konya Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Information on Prodem School in Konya Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Turkey View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Judyo45Joined: 22 Oct 2003Posts: 2 Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2003 8:15 pm Post subject: Information on Prodem School in Konya I am considering a position at Prodem school in Konya. Does anyone have any information to share about this school or about Konya in general? Back to top FGTJoined: 14 Sep 2003Posts: 762Location: Turkey Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:31 pm Post subject: I don't have any specific info. regarding that school. If you're already used to Turkey and considering work in Konya, I wish you well. If you're thinking of taking this job as your first in Turkey I would urge you to consider carefully: Konya is one of the most conservative and fundamentalist cities in Turkey. Ramazan is fast approaching (no pun intended) and this could exacerbate cultural differences. If Konya is right for you, then you are right for Konya; if not..... Back to top ghostJoined: 30 Jan 2003Posts: 1692Location: Saudi Arabia Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2003 4:08 pm Post subject: Prodem Pay is around 1.100.000.000 to 1.200.000.000 with free accommodation. The owner seems nice. Konya would be a good place to learn Turkish. Otherwise it might be a bit boring. Winters are very cold here and last for about four months. Despite the conservative outlook, if you follow cultural norms you will find some very friendly people here. Back to top Judyo45Joined: 22 Oct 2003Posts: 2 Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2003 1:01 am Post subject: Information on Prodem School in Konya Thank you for your information. How cold is "cold?" Does it snow? Is it colder than the prairie winters in Canada? Is it a dry, or wet, cold? What does "boring" mean? I know alcohol is no-no, but I don't drink and hate smokey bars. Back to top ghostJoined: 30 Jan 2003Posts: 1692Location: Saudi Arabia Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2003 2:01 pm Post subject: Konya details It's not that bad in Konya weather wise, especially for someone coming from Canada! During the cold months of December to the end of February daytime temperatures hover around 0-10 centigrade, with nighttime temps. in the minus 5 to minus 10 centigrade range. It is a dry cold and easily tolerable. Temperatures would be similar to a place like Windsor, Ontario, except that it is dry rather than humid. If you decide to live in Konya you will save a bunch of money on your salary because it is inexpensive. If you go there you could join some of the University clubs and societies which offer good alternatives for your social life. In Konya there are weekly films in English with Turkish subtitles. It's not a bad place if provided you are not addicted to glamorous, glitzy places. Back to top daveryanJoined: 20 Aug 2003Posts: 40 Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2003 5:29 pm Post subject: Konya I had the pleasure of a couple of weeks in Konya about ten years ago which was certainly an experience albeit not one that I would want to repeat. Even the dervishes have had the good sense to decamp to Istanbul. I also seem to recall that Konya was where a taxi driver was kicked to death on the street for smoking during Ramazan......That said Konya is close to some of the most amazing countryside in Turkey, about three hours by car from the lakes and maybe half that to Cappadochia and the people that I stayed with in Konya were very friendly and looked after me during a bout of chronic dysentery.....Happy memories! 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