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by Fraser Posford, Ashara Peiris, and Jack Lennard
Following the success of the Northern Cup over the Halloween weekend, attention now turns to QuidditchUK's next regional tournament: the Southern Cup. This is the second edition of the tournament following the inaugural Southern Cup in Southampton, England in November 2014, won by Oxford University Quidditch Club's (OUQC) Radcliffe Chimeras. The Chimeras' defence of their title will take place on familiar territory as OUQC hosts this year's tournament at Horspath Athletics and Sports Ground in Oxford, England, which was also the venue for last season's Valentines Cup II and European Quidditch Cup (EQC) 2015.Seventeen teams will be present at the weekend – five of which are making their official QuidditchUK tournament debuts – aiming to be crowned champions of the South. Like Northern Cup, this is also a qualification event for EQC 2016, acting as an extra incentive to the participating teams. However, it remains unknown how many EQC bids will be granted to the UK and, therefore, the only way to guarantee qualification is with a podium finish.
The development of official regional tournaments is a significant step for the UK; it is the first European NGB to do so for tournament selection purposes. It represents an increasingly stable season for the British scene rather than the annual British Quidditch Cup (BQC) standing alone amongst random events of varying officiality and relevance. Institutionally, this is a big change for the UK and one which needs to be pulled off well for the community to have faith in the execution of BQC.
Quidditch Post COO Jack Lennard and UK writers Fraser Posford and Ashara Peiris took a look at the group draw for the tournament and provide predictions of what we might expect from the attending teams.
Group A Predictions:
- Radcliffe Chimeras
- Taxes Quidditch
- Cambridge University Quidditch Club
- Bristol Brizzlebees
- University of Exeter Quidditch Club
Due to the Southern Cup's 17 attending teams, Group A has five teams and results against the lowest-placed team will be disregarded for ranking purposes. The team that will almost undoubtedly top the group are defending Southern Cup champions, the Radcliffe Chimeras, the first team coming out of OUQC. Boasting their largest ever roster of 18 players, including eight recent promotions from the Oxford Quidlings, this is a fairly fresh roster. However, with the experience of Captain Abby Whiteley and TeamUK players throughout the chaser lineup with Luke Twist, Andrew Hull, and Tom Heynes, with Jan Mikolajczak beating, this is still a dangerous roster for any team. Meanwhile, first-time players new to the sport from OUQC's October recruitment drive have been promoted immediately, with the fast and accurate chaser Mitch Skiles being a particularly exciting acquisition. The Chimeras' relative lack of beater depth means they could encounter trouble later on, so if they want to win, they will need to ensure their new players combine effectively with their previous squad.
|The Radcliffe Chimeras | Photo credit: Matty 'Panda Murrell
The only team that should pose much difficulty will be Taxes Quidditch. Taxes' excellent performance at East Midlands Cup, where the team finished third after beating the Loughborough Longshots showed that despite their small roster and lack of regular practice, Taxes could perform at a very high level. Taxes' level of experience means that against all but the best teams they will be able to set the pace and use their extremely talented lineup to make each game their own.
Third and fourth placings in this group will likely be contested between Bristol's second team, the Brizzlebees, and Cambridge University Quidditch Club. The Brizzlebees have had a busy start to the season, already playing six games in the first month of the season. This additional practice may give them a slight edge over Cambridge. However, Cambridge's roster should be enough to clinch the victory if they can conserve enough energy with their 13-person squad for this crucial match. Cambridge are bringing a talented, albeit potentially rusty team, including last year's Co-Captain Steffan Danino, former Chimera Jake Sullivan, and the bulldozer-like Tom Hardman. Meanwhile, Sian Hopper will make her southern debut after moving from the Leeds Griffins and will offer Cambridge yet more experience. The Brizzlebees will be mainly composed of players new to the sport, but they will be bringing flashes of experienced talent to the pitch in the form of Matty "Panda" Murrell from OUQC and Ajantha Abey, formerly of the University of Sydney Unspeakables. Meanwhile, keeper Jack Harlow-Pearlstone will be a force to reckon with both in sheer strength and command of the defence, while Claire Cooper's already solid chasing and seeking will no doubt develop rapidly against the strong opposition the team will face.
Rounding off the group is the University of Exeter Quidditch Club, who will be playing their first ever QUK official games. Whilst the team has had some game experience – playing Falmouth in early 2015 and recently against both Bristol teams – this will likely not be enough to win Exeter a game. However, the team, led by Captain Bethany Ashley, will do their utmost to push as hard as they can. Amy Ferguson has excelled so far as a beater though her talents may need to be turned to other positions as needed by the team, and Eddie Owsley is a potent seeker who could make the difference if the team can slow the game down and stay in SWIM range at any time during the tournament.
Group B Predictions:
- Southampton Quidditch Club Firsts
- Warwick Quidditch Club
- Oxford Quidlings
- Portsmouth Horntail Strikers
The reigning British champions, Southampton Quidditch Club Firsts (SQC1), will be desperate to prove that their victory over the Radcliffe Chimeras in the final of BQC 2014 was no fluke after being knocked out by their rivals in the semifinals of the subsequent EQC 2015. Having recently beaten the Chimeras with a final score of 70*-40, SQC1 will feel the momentum is certainly with them. Though the squad has plenty of talent to the quaffle game with TeamUK veteran Jemma Thripp and Coach Vincent Fouré, the team has been hit by injury. Anjit Aulakh is not playing, while David Holland, Imy Gregg, and Aaron Veale all have injuries, meaning SQC1 will be performing below their best. The team will therefore be relieved to have new talent, strengthening SQC1's quaffle game after the loss of such prominent players as Robbie "Dugald" Young and Ollie Craig. Kerry Aziz's clear potential with a bludger will take some of the pressure off the somewhat slim SQC1 beater lineup that will miss the presence of Nat A'Bear. It is hard to see any team in this group stopping SQC1 from taking first place, but it remains to be seen whether the team can be rattled by a determined opposition and a build up of injuries.
|SQC1 | Photo credit: Dan Basnett
The real clash in this group is for second place, and they will be between Warwick Quidditch Club and OUQC's second team, the Oxford Quidlings. Warwick are a team to watch this year, as the team has acquired former OUQC beater James "Jesus" Burnett and the talented Kat Jack from the Nottingham Nightmares. Warwick may still, however, underperform at the weekend as the team has struggled to replace the main driving talent of Chris Noble. Captain Seb Waters has become a household name in the UK and was by far Warwick's most valuable power at the Battle of Four Armies last month, while Jacopo Sartori has developed as a beater with TeamUK over the summer. While Luke Trevett and Ollie Stone provide a strong and agile presence for Warwick's quaffle game, the team must ensure they utilise their new recruit, Anthony Tatman. Warwick needs to correct Tatman's hero-running habit and work the team's skill and strength into their more delicate quaffle game, replacing the physicality lost through Noble's departure. If the team can do that, Tatman should be a solid addition to the team. Meanwhile, Hannah Dignum and James Hewitt will have to sharpen their teeth against increasingly aggressive beaters, and they will need to keep cool heads for Warwick to hold their beater game together.
Warwick's main opposition in this group, the Quidlings, have their own problems. Despite a strong recruitment drive that has filled the Quidlings' ranks, the Radcliffe Chimeras need for new talent has left the Quidlings in a weakened position. TeamUK keeper Andrew Hull was quickly snatched up by the Chimeras, as was Belgian beater Shati Patel. However, the Quidlings still have a well-rounded squad; Chimera veteran beaters Ben Dawes and Zoe Ford join the team while talented utility player Dale King-Evans also returns to bolster every position. Other returning talents include David Dlaka, an underappreciated beater option, and Michael Holloway, the erstwhile Quidling keeper option who, along with Mark "Sid" Richardson, will be the foundations of the team's quaffle game. Meanwhile, exciting new recruits include Movin Abeywickrema, now a solid defensive beater adept at cleaning up attacks. Former Reading Roc Gemma Golder, and Nayyar Jamie, a long-standing member of the team, give the Quidlings some dependable chasing options. New Quidling Captain Emily Hayes is a canny tactician, but on paper alone it is Warwick's match to lose. However, if the Quidlings accommodate their lack of physicality in the quaffle game and target Warwick's beaters with aggressive beating and a staunch defence, then the blow to Warwick's confidence and the boost to the Quidlings may be enough to swing it in their favour.
The Portsmouth Horntail Strikers are new to UK quidditch, having only played a varsity match against a mixed Southampton team. It is unfortunate that Portsmouth is in such a challenging group, and it seems unlikely that the team will end Day One with a win. However, the team's spirit is admirable, and Captain Jack Latoy must use this weekend as an opportunity to develop the team's key players and build a squad for the future. Rob Bull's accuracy with a bludger is already impressive, and he will no doubt have a stronger sense of beater tactics under pressure after this weekend, while Ellie Marvin will see her tactical understanding of positioning within the quaffle game tested against experienced defences. Meanwhile, beater Carrie Roberts will have the opportunity to put her physicality into practice against the aggressive beating games of the other teams in this group, developing a stronger understanding of the strategy involved alongside James Grainger and Scott Brown who will experience a more complex and balanced quaffle game.
Group C Predictions:
- Falmouth Falcons
- Southampton Quidditch Club Seconds
- Reading Rocs
- Norwich Nifflers
The Falmouth Falcons are the only team with a 100 percent win percentage so far this season – besides the newly crowned Northern Cup champions, the Nottingham Nightmares – courtesy of a much deserved first-ever tournament win at Highlander Cup III this past October. Falmouth won all of their matches out of snitch range at Highlander and will hope to bring this good form to Southern Cup, having finished in fourth place last year. Cornwall's finest will be bringing a 19-player squad to Oxford in contrast with the tiny squad of 10 who were victorious at Highlander. These additional players are mostly chasers, which should take the pressure off the team's main threats such as Co-Captain Conor Watson and nimble chaser Oscar Lozada. Falmouth are short of male beaters – a reverse of last season's male-dominated beater corps – with only two: TeamUK's Alex Brown and new player Petter Kjernsbeck. This suggests that the team could be fielding an all-female beater lineup, including the in-form Alicia Ackroyd, especially when Brown is seeking. Falmouth have been considered to be a dark horse at previous tournaments the team has attended, and it will be interesting to see how the team performs under the pressure of being one of the big dogs in a tournament of this calibre.
The team who look most like giving Falmouth a run for their money in pool play is Southampton Quidditch Club Seconds (SQC2). Last time these two sides met, the Anchors claimed a close-fought SWIM victory at Whiteknights the Third, and the Southern Cup looks set to provide an exciting rematch. However, SQC2 has been diminished in their experience since April. Promotion of some of the team's most influential players at Whiteknights has weakened Amy Tucker's squad, although one player who looks to be especially key to the fortunes of SQC2 here is powerful beater Matt Drummond – a member of the BQC 2015 winning SQC1 team – following some fine performances in tournaments throughout the summer. Furthermore, many new players are eagerly awaiting their tournament debut, such as chasers Matteo Barraclough and Kevin Luu, beater Charlie Bailey, and seeker Harvey Rampton. Couple this raw potential with the experience of the likes of Tash Ferenczy, Nikita Gale, and former Radcliffe Chimeras beater Rica Biasi, and SQC2 has an excellent chance of making bracket play on Day Two and challenging Falmouth for the top spot in the group – if the team does not get carded too much.
A distinct gap in quality between the teams looks set to split Group C with Falmouth and SQC2 battling for the top two spots, whilst it is between the Reading Rocs and the Norwich Nifflers to secure third place. This could be a close-fought contest, but the Rocs should take it. Under new Captain Chris Thomas, the Rocs appear to be in a transitional phase following the departures of their old guard and the introduction of new players to the team. An overtime loss to a Southampton freshers team – during which SQC lent several players to the visiting Rocs – is the only action seen this season thus far from the Rocs, and they showed very little of what to expect from them in the coming months. Yet, Thomas has since stated that Reading "might as well be a brand new team" this year, and it will be interesting to see if this pans out in the team's progress at Southern Cup. However, one factor that could hold back any potential renaissance for the Rocs is the gender balance of their roster, which is predominantly male and therefore will put a lot of strain on the few female and non-binary players on the team.
The last team in Group C is the Norwich Nifflers, one of the oldest yet least developed UK team. A sole but emphatic victory against the St Andrews Snidgets at BQC and a last place finish at Whiteknights last season suggest a team in decline. However, a new season allows for a clean slate, and the Nifflers will wish to put the disappointment of 2014-15 behind them. Norwich are bringing 19 players including quaffle player Matt Frampton, the Southern Cup 2014 Rookie of the Tournament. He is joined by beater and Vice-Captain Tim Thomas, as well as seeker Abi Ashborn, who claimed a few cold snitch catches last season amongst the team's many defeats. Teams that go up against the Nifflers will not be predicting a tough match; however, should the Nifflers utilise their large roster effectively, they could capitalise on an opponent's overconfidence and defy the odds. A win from any of their games over the weekend will signal progress for Norwich, and the team will especially be looking toward beating Reading to achieve this, as well as whomever they are likely to face in the lower bracket.
Group D Predictions:
- Brizzlebears
- Werewolves of London
- London Unspeakables
- The Seven Swans
There is no obviously superior team in this group. The match that could decide the victors is Brizzlebears vs. Werewolves of London which will take place during a decisively exciting first round of matches. This will be the Brizzlebears' first tournament outing as Bristol's first team and, having made their debut as a club at Southern Cup 2014 and finishing without a win, they will be eager to show how far they have come since. The season has started well for the Bears with comfortable wins over Exeter Patronum and the Brizzlebees, as well as a narrow 30-80* SWIM loss to an Oxford Quidlings side (which was majority Quidlings players but did also include four Chimeras). A characteristic lack of brawn in their quaffle player lineup means that the Brizzlebears will be reliant on speedy players such as Josh Blannin, Ollie Bridgen, and Captain Tom Ower to unlock defences whilst utilising the trolling skills of Sophie Craig and Isabella Aston. Club President Dominic Ayre also played excellently as seeker during Looking Fly's All-Star Weekend in August and will be aiming to repeat this in Oxford.
|Brizzlepuffs Quidditch Club | Photo credit: Fraser Posford
Standing in the Brizzlebears' way to first place in Group D are the Werewolves of London, one of this season's newcomers. Founded by former St Andrews players Sasha Burgoyne and Alex Harrison, the Werewolves will also be making their tournament debut and are probably the most unpredictable team in the competition. An impressive 150*-0 shutout of local rivals and fellow Group D opponents, the London Unspeakables, is their only match result to date and suggests they will be able to hold their own against any team at Southern Cup. However, the introduction of players from Canterbury's Flying Chaucers and the Surrey Stags without any collective training time may well disrupt the Werewolves' team chemistry – although hopefully Captain Simon Bidwell's excellent tactical mind should mitigate this. Strong talent in former Southampton beaters Ben Lawrence and Nat A'Bear means the Werewolves look set to gain bludger control against the Brizzlebears which could give them the edge they need. This will be a tough tournament for the Werewolves due to their small numbers and the inconsistency of quality across the squad.
Last season's Southern Cup bronze medalists the London Unspeakables are Group D's seeded team, yet they will have to be on top of their game if they are to stand a chance of repeating this feat. London's first quidditch team are yet to record a win this season after a dismal Highlander Cup III campaign and losing to the Werewolves, leaving them with a renewed underdog status. The experience of players such as Claire Jarvis, Ashara Peiris, and Fiona Howat should prove to be too much for the Swansea Seven Swans in the Unspeakables' tournament opener, though their form this season suggests they are unlikely to challenge the Brizzlebears or the Werewolves. However, the ace in the pack for new captain Peiris and his team is the large amount of new additions to their 21-strong roster. The influence of players like chaser/keeper Sam Senior, Spanish international Pedro González-Tarrío, Thomas Ffiske (formerly of Exeter Patronum), and Matt Bateman could make or break the Unspeakables' campaign, and, as shown last season, they are a dangerous outfit when in snitch range.
The team likely to be bringing up the rear in Group D is the Swansea Seven Swans. The South Wales side are also new to QUK official competition, although this will be the team's second tournament appearance after Whiteknights The Third, a baptism of fire for the Swans – although it yielded an inaugural victory in the form of a SWIM triumph against the Norwich Nifflers. Group D could be equally difficult for Swansea, and a win of any kind would represent an incredible achievement for the team, especially considering their lack of match practice this season. However, players such as chasers Ed Brett and Kitty Purcell, and seeker Caroline Norrish, showed promise at Whiteknights, and they could flourish in the lower bracket on Day Two in which they could rematch the Nifflers as well as newer teams.
Besides friendly matches and unofficial QUK tournaments, Southern Cup will be the first chance we have of seeing the UK's southern teams in action this season. The tournament, alongside Northern Cup, should give us an indication of the current landscape of UK quidditch and who the main contenders might be for BQC 2015-2016 champions. Keep an eye out for the Quidditch Post's coverage over the weekend and follow live updates on Twitter (@QuidPost_UK). After the dust has settled, we will be writing up general reviews of both Northern and Southern Cup before launching into our mid-season team-by-team rankings, which will be built heavily on the results of Regionals.
Disclaimer: Jack Lennard is a member of Oxford University Quidditch Club. Fraser Posford is a member of Southampton Quidditch Club. Ashara Peiris is a member of the London Unspeakables.


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Many wore scarves and masks to hide their identites during the parade.
Organisers said they had been waiting a long time for permission to hold the event.
They felt that the general public was mostly enthusiastic and supportive of it.
Same-sex relationships were decriminalised in India in 2009, and pride parades are held in many cities in India every year.
Over the last decade, gay people have slowly gained a degree of acceptance in some parts of India, especially its big cities.
Many bars have gay nights, and some high-profile Bollywood films have dealt with gay issues.
The last two years have also seen large gay pride parades in New Delhi and other big cities, including Mumbai and Kolkata.
But being gay remains taboo in much of this deeply conservative country, and many gay and lesbian people hide their sexual orientation from friends and relatives.
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As you may know, food service workers are among the lowest paid workers on campus. They earn $25–36k annually for full-time work. A Cook 2 can make up to about $43,500 after ten years of service; that's based upon an assumption of no step freezes. Student food service workers' individual incomes are certainly less; they are limited to 20 hours per week.
During early 2016, people who are managers with Dining Service met with people who are food service workers to notify them of a change to their compensation. For years, a benefit of food service work has been a free of charge mid-shift meal, a popular practice in the private sector. Managers claimed they wished to help balance their bottom line by charging workers $1 per meal. During January, they increased the cost to $3.
People who represent management and people who represent the union indicate that the move adds up to a $700-800 reduction each year for a person that works full-time. Union members challenged the take-away; compensation is subject to bargaining. The university backed off on their plans to charge classified workers, but moved forward with the take-away for people not represented by the union—student workers. They now pay every shift $3 for a meal they previously ate free of charge. In effect, university administrators just handed those students a 5 percent pay decrease—at minimum.
"It's a unilateral cut in worker compensation," Rio Lehman said to the Daily Emerald. Lehman is the, co-director of the Student Labor Action Project, the protest organizers. "They're essentially nickel and diming some of the lowest paid workers on campus."
Lehman started a petition to demand free shift meals be restored as part of worker compensation. More than 600 people signed it, so far.
With their action, people who are managers drove a wedge between student workers and classified workers. That is a problem. Students support us, and we want their continued support. It's time to return the favor. Please, never forget: students are the reason our jobs exist. We need to support student workers and resist these take-aways.


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1907 Cadillac Model K Racing Success
Frederick Bennett had bigger plans for the 1907 Cadillac Model K. Two of the cars that had participated in the contest were repainted and returned to stock, but the third Cadillac was locked away in the Royal Automobile Club garage immediately after the contest. The following June, that car was entered in an RAC-sponsored run, conducted in conjunction with the Scottish Automobile Club trial.
"The route," according to Hendry, "led from London to Glasgow, then in the [Scottish Automobile Club] section for 772 miles on the Scottish Highland roads, back through the lake country, Welsh border district and Cotswolds to Brooklands, finishing with 200 miles at the [Brooklands] motordrome. It included twenty-two miles of hill climbs and eleven timed hills, the total distance being 2,200 miles over a period of fifteen days."
Of course, there was a certain amount of risk in this undertaking, for should the Cadillac perform poorly -- or fail to complete the test-the luster of the Dewar Award would have been severely tarnished. But there was no need to worry, for the little Cadillac completed the trial at the top of its class.
By the time this award was made, the one-cylinder Cadillac had entered its final year of production, having progressed through an alphabet of models: A, B, C, E, F, K, M, S, and T. From the day of its introduction in January 1903, the Cadillac had found immediate public acceptance, ranking that year as the third-best-selling automobile in America.
By 1904, it had nudged Ford aside to take over second place, behind Oldsmobile, a position it retained for 1905. Between 1903 and 1908, Cadillac produced approximately 16,000 single-cylinder Cadillacs, several hundred of which still exist world-wide in the hands of enthusiastic collectors.
But of course, several years before it was awarded the Dewar Trophy, Cadillac had invaded the luxury market -- again employing the principle of interchangeable parts. By 1908, the four-cylinder cars came in two sizes, with engines displacing 226.2 and 300.7 cubic inches, respectively. Prices ranged from $2,000 to $3,600, and although Cadillac still offered the one-cylinder cars on which its reputation had been built, they would be phased out by year's end.
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The Annual Bioneers Gatherings
"When I listen with my heart, I am pierced with an empathic awareness that calls me into action beyond what any amount of learning, reading or mental understanding can prompt."
- -- Nina Simons, Shifting Guidance from Head to Heart,
For over 25 years, the annual Bioneers Conference has connected thousands of people with practical, visionary solutions for pressing environmental and social challenges
Kenny Ausubel, co-founder with Nina Simons, has written many books and over the years inspired with his talks and activism ...
GreenPolicy360 highlights the Bioneers
Bioneers in 2014 celebrating their 25th Anniversary Conference
Long time friends of GreenPolicy360's siterunner, here's to all the connections, a celebration of "the genius of nature and human ingenuity."
Here's to Bioneers at work, an eco-network continuing on, keeping on, protecting, preserving, nurturing, doing good work locally and globally ...
Bioneers on Social Media -- https://twitter.com/bioneers / https://www.facebook.com/Bioneers.org / http://www.bioneers.org/category/blog/
Hearty Congratulations especially go to co-founders Kenny and Nina
Ancient Wisdom, Earth Connections
Native Wisdom / Native Ecological Knowledge
Oren Lyons, Chief of Onondaga Iroquois Nation, speaks of the "Seventh Generation"
"We are, you are, part of the earth"
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSwmqZ272As
"We are looking ahead, as is one of the first mandates given us as chiefs, to make sure and to make every decision that we make relate to the welfare and well-being of the seventh generation to come...."
"What about the seventh generation? Where are you taking them? What will they have?"
- Chief Oren Lyons
Eco/Environmental Activists with Vision
Bioneers Dennis Kucinich, Chief Lyons & Leonardo DiCaprio
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After Years in Development
Project Drawdown's Climate Book Is Published † https://www.greenpolicy360.net/w/ProjectDrawdownCO2
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One of our many Bioneers friends -- Paul Hawken -- speaking of 'Project Drawdown' at the annual Bioneers conference.
Drawdown maps, measures, models, and describes the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming. For each solution, we describe its history, the carbon impact it provides, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. The goal of the research that informs Drawdown is to determine if we can reverse the buildup of atmospheric carbon within thirty years. All solutions modeled are already in place, well understood, analyzed based on peer-reviewed science, and are expanding around the world.
The subtitle of Drawdown — The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming — may sound brash. We chose that description because no detailed plan to reverse warming has been proposed. There have been agreements and proposals on how to slow, cap, and arrest emissions, and there are international commitments to prevent global temperature increases from exceeding two degrees centigrade over pre-industrial levels. One hundred and ninety-five nations have made extraordinary progress in coming together to acknowledge that we have a momentous civilizational crisis on our earthly doorstep and have created national plans of action. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has accomplished the most significant scientific study in the history of humankind, and continues to refine the science, expand the research, and extend our grasp of one of the most complex systems imaginable—climate. However, there is as yet no roadmap that goes beyond slowing or stopping emissions.
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Earth Outreach with Google
The Bioneers... "a network of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges".
SJS / GreenPolicy Siterunner -- My friends since the start-up in Santa Fe ... for over 25 years, the Bioneers have been fortunate to have the love of Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons out in front as thousands of hearty souls meet and network every year for an amazing conference in the San Francisco bay area to share 'best of' ideas from eco/environmental fields worldwide.
Here is an excerpt from one of the books Kenny and I worked on together, "Seeds of Change: A Living Treasure". Remembering the Coyote Cafe of Mark Miller and a new American cuisine inspired by chefs like Alice Waters of Chez Panisse and Deborah Madison of Greens. Of course, we smile at the roasting of the hot green chile of New Mexico, my favorite among all the varieties of native seeds that have come to be in the Americas.
Protecting seed diversity, co-evolution at work, heirloom produce and food, farm-to-table, independent alternative agriculture and rich organic gardens, farmers markets, peak of season awareness of taste -- and connection of diet to health. We've been bringing a vital message to homes and kitchens, restaurants and businesses, politics and quality of life for years now. Remembering the best of the past and carrying on, keeping on...
Recalling Kenny Ausubel and your GreenPolicy360 Siterunner working on a "Little Green Book" as we looked to alternative agriculture and brought forward ideas and green practices as an alternative to the globally multiplying problems of industrial-corporatized ag.
Restorative Food Systems at the Bioneers
Alternative agriculture at GreenPolicy360
In Santa Fe, from Seeds of Change by Kenny Ausubel
At a distance of twenty yards from the Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe, you can smell the unmistakable dark, earthy aroma of roasting chiles. So far from any visible physical source, the scent rises as a smoky puzzle. One wonders whether perhaps trickster chef and restaurateur Mark Miller has alchemically released an etheric chile loop, an Akashic relleno stuffed with the eternal pleasure and nourishment of some of the most cherished foods in history, and the hottest.
"Food should be a catalyst for creating meaning in our lives," Miller says passionately, "and part of that meaning is a sense of place. Cuisine belongs in a certain place, culturally, historically, and geographically. Our food should connect us to our cultural path. We used to have a food legacy when religions were full of food prescriptions."
It comes as no surprise that Miller completed graduate anthropology work at the University of California at Berkeley in cross-cultural aesthetics before signing on as a chef with Alice Waters. During his tenure at famed Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse, he frequented the Oakland produce market, perfecting the selection of fresh and unusual varieties of vegetables and foods for the restaurant. During his gathering he became "aware that the commercial hybrids were not of the same intensity of flavor as some of the older heirloom varieties..."
From Michael Pollan, in the early years of his career as we shared our work with and 'turned on' a visionary writer to the richness of diversity --
The Seed Conspiracy
By Michael Pollan
The New York Times Magazine, March 20, 1994
GreenPolicy Siterunner: Looking back at the mid-90s and turning Michael Pollan on to the Bioneers-Seeds of Change story...
THIS IS THE SEASON OF THE garden seed, that time of pure promise when the entire contents of a quarter-acre patch of vegetables—the yield of which will burden a small truck come August—can still fit inside an envelope and be sent cross-country by Fed Ex. The seeds themselves betray no sign of the prodigies they contain, but there, in a handful, they are: this weightless, buff disk packs a complete set of instructions for the making of a two-pound beefsteak tomato; that crinkled, blond tablet is etched with the blueprint for a 10-foot-tall sweet-corn tower.
But this is not the only kind of information encoded in a garden seed. For the seeds I order are inscribed with cultural, political and economic information as well. And if I am to believe some of the more polemical seedsmen whose catalogues-cum-tracts have found their way to my mailbox this season, the decision to plant one variety and not another is freighted with moral and environmental significance. A political fight is not exactly what I came to vegetable gardening to pick, but I seem to have stumbled into one anyway.
There I was, looking for a new variety of corn to try, and I wind up reading in the catalogue from Seeds of Change—part of a growing army of seed firms fired with a sense of political mission—about the negative impact that the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), of all things, will have on the free exchange of seeds and global biodiversity...
Re: Environmental laws and global trade
Hybrid seed patents, e.g. Bayer-Monsanto corporate seed-stock and market-controlling mergers, corporate trade protectionism with agreements such GATT / NAFTA / WTO as opposed to Alternative, independent agriculture, environmental sustainability, protection of seed diversity with open-source and 'seed saving / seed sharing', local adaptation to environmental conditions, reduction of high-input petrochemical/pesticide regimes and debt accumulation, soil loss/water pollution/health impacts
A Look Back over the Decades: The Bioneers
Climate Leadership (Bioneers Conference videos)
"A Revolution from the Heart of Nature"
"A Revolutionary Agenda"
- Media & changing the "Mindscape"
- Resilient communities
- Restorative food systems
- Indigenous knowledge
- Women's leadership
- Youth leadership
- Ecological design
- Ecological medicine
- Human rights and Rights of Nature
Focus on Resilience
Resilience - https://www.resilience.org
Resilience Exchange - https://solutionbuilder.org/about/
Resilience Summit - AAAS (June 2014) - Resilience Summit
Resilient Communities - https://www.resilientcommunities.com/
• https://www.transitionus.org/about-us
• https://www.ResilientAmerica.org
• https://www.bioneers.org/resilient-communities-resilient-food-systems-webcast-trahan-heckman-severine-vt-fleming/
• https://www.bioneers.org/check-bioneers-resilient-communities-network/
• https://www.bioneers.org/resilient-communities-part-2/
Dreaming the Future: Reimagining Civilization in the Age of Nature by Kenny Ausubel
• https://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Future-Reimagining-Civilization-Nature/dp/1603584595
- Reviews
"Without doubt, Kenny Ausubel has one of the most glorious minds on the planet. Herein he has crafted a dazzling treasury of essays on the destiny of humanity and its place on earth, a rosary of startling truths. His ability to describe the cataclysmic loss of living systems contrasted with the luminous and untold rise of human awakening is unique among living writers and speakers. Read this for its brilliance, but read it also to find joy in the intricate reimagination of what it means to be a human being at this parlous moment in civilization."
-- Paul Hawken, author/editor of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming
"Kenny Ausubel is one of the planet's key people, a kind of hub for the new ideas that will, if we're smart, shape our future. He delivers them with the... brio and confidence that will help people overcome their fear and get to work!"
-- Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org; author of Eaarth
"Dreaming the Future proposes a path forward that is both profoundly radical and full of common sense. An excellent read for everyone who wants to build a better future-and for those looking to supplement the many dry technical tomes about today's environmental problems. Ausubel explores the political, cultural, and personal changes needed to chart a sustainable path forward, leaving readers delighted and hopeful.
-- Annie Leonard, author and host, The Story of Stuff; co-director, The Story of Stuff Project
"A brilliant new look at what it is to be human on a living planet. Kenny Ausubel has devoted his life to creating organizations that dream a new future. In this marvelous book he shares his vision in eloquent words that inspire us to take action. Read, enjoy, dream--and act!
-- John Perkins, author, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and Shapeshifting
- Bioneers
- Best Practices
- EOS eco Operating System
- Green Best Practices
- Biomimicry
- Green Networking
- Biodiversity
- Climate Policy
- Diversity
- Eco-nomics
- Environmental Security
- Green Business
- Green Politics
- Green Values
- Indigenous Peoples
- Maps
- Planet Citizen
- Planet Citizens
- Planet Citizens, Planet Scientists
- Renewable Energy
- Resilience
- Rights of Nature
- Seventh Generation Sustainability
- Sustainability
- Sustainability Policies
- Women and Gender


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iPhone 5 being readied for January 2011 release
Apple iPhone 4G was the most anticipated device of 2010. However the Antennagate issue played spoilt sport for the iPhone 4G party. Inspite of my earlier thoughts, the Android Army has yet not been able to over throw iPhone from the mantle of technology leadership. Though, the Android army keeps swelling, iPhone holds its fort. However, given the iPhone 4G and its lack of 100% response (the kinds that Apple is used to), the pressure was on Apple to quickly bring in a new iPhone to do good the losses from iPhone 4G.
For starters, iPhone 5 will have dual core processors and higher and powerful graphic chips that can deliver higher video resolutions and better "still" images when taking pictures, and it will make multi-tasking a breeze.The first ever sneak pics provide a stunning Here's giving a sneak peak on other features expected from the iPhone 5:
1. Thinner! With shiny glass back piece – 9.3 mm thick.
o The first pics give an impression of thinner than credit card width.
2. Face recognition
3. Face Time (Video Chat) access on 3G and 4G
4. Custom SMS tones
5. Custom E-mail alerts with ability to assign different tones to each email address
6. A new, sleeker body design.
7. Retinal screen-packing more pixels per inch than ever
8. Scratch proof and shatter proof screen
9. Wireless sync with iTunes
10. 32G (basic) and 64G of memory: Sure to never run out.
11. Extended battery life: 14 hours talk time on 3G and 7 hours on 4G. Standby 600 hours.
12. Hi Definition audio.
13. Messaging indicator light.
14. True GPS built in.
The iPhone 5 is expected to have curtains up around January 2011 on the Verizon network. Also fabbled is the fact that iPhone 5 may actually feature the iWallet NFC (Near Field Coomunication) technology for seamless micropayments across the counter. Heres a Video about Apple's iWallet on the iPhone:


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CANTON, Ohio (CNN) -- In the first weekend of a new phase of the presidential race, President Bush took aim at the central arguments Sen. John Kerry laid out at the Democratic National Convention, while Kerry sought to rebut Bush's new campaign slogan.
The new strategies and counter-strategies were in full swing as Kerry and Bush battled in key battleground states. Bush had stops scheduled in Ohio and Pennsylvania, while Kerry stumped in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Both campaigns have busy schedules leading up to the Republican National Convention, which begins August 30.
"We are turning the corner, and we are not turning back," Bush repeatedly promised supporters at a rally in Canton, in references to education, health care, national security and the economy.
His campaign unveiled the theme Friday, and Saturday the Kerry campaign swung back.
"Let me ask you: If you're one of those 44 million Americans who doesn't have any health insurance, and you have no prospect of buying it, are you turning the corner?" Kerry asked a crowd Saturday in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
"If you're one of those people who has a job that pays $9,000 less than the jobs that we've lost overseas, are we turning the corner for those folks? If you're one of those senior citizens who has to cut a pill in half ... are you turning the corner?"
Although Kerry insists he'll win in Pennsylvania -- his wife, Teresa, is a popular political figure in the state and the widow of Sen. John Heinz, a popular Republican -- Bush has strong support there.
Polls show voters in Ohio are split as well. Bush barely won there in 2000, and the state has been particularly hard-hit by job losses.
Bush acknowledged that economic recovery "lags in places like eastern Ohio. I know that. I'm aware of that. ... We must have a president who understands that in order to keep jobs at home, America must be the best place to do business.
"To keep American jobs in America, our regulations must be reasonable and fair," Bush said. "To keep American jobs in America, we must end the junk lawsuits that hurt our business and employers. If you want to keep jobs in America, the government must not overspend your money, and the government must keep taxes low."
Bush argued that Kerry will raise taxes on the middle class. Although the senator from Massachusetts has repeatedly insisted he will roll back Bush's tax cut only for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans, Bush insisted, "you know who 'the rich' is. They got accountants. It means you pay."
He vowed that if re-elected, "After four more years, there will be better-paying jobs in America. After four more years, there will be more small businesses. After four more years, the American economy will continue to be the strongest in the world."
Bush also repeated another mantra, saying that as a result of his presidency, "America and the world are safer."
Kerry, at the rally in Greensburg, discussed his vision of a "stronger America" and a nation that is "respected abroad."
Standing in front of his familial entourage, Kerry emphasized his main campaign themes. They include his experience as a veteran, his guarantee not to "mislead" the nation, his commitment to restoring international alliances and his vow to achieve economic equality.
At one point, he addressed a group of nearby demonstrators calling for greater focus on the global epidemic of AIDS.
"I just want to acknowledge that John Edwards and I are committed to what you're committed to," he said, referring to his vice presidential pick, before citing his work on legislation to deal with the epidemic. He vowed that as president he would "lead in the moral way that we ought to" to face such challenges.


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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
- Off road parking
- Smoke-free
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
The property
Poised on the bank of the picturesque River Fowey in the heart of charming Lostwithiel, Riverview apartment, with balcony overlooking the water, is an excellent base from which to explore unspoilt beaches and breathtaking countryside. Within 10 minutes drive of the south coast, characterised by secluded beaches and tiny, sheltered coves, Lostwithiel, the ancient capital of Cornwall, boasts restaurants, including Trewithen which has won the Cornwall Tourism Gold Award for Restaurant of the Year 2015/16.
There are also traditional inns and delicious delis all within a few minutes walk.
The carnival in July is a great attraction and fun for all the family. The sandy cove at Polkerris or Readymoney Cove at Fowey is a short drive away, sandy and sheltered overlooking scenic Polruan.
Fowey is idyllic with twisting streets of galleries, curio shops, restaurants and inns huddling down to the waterside, where a fishing or boat trip can be enjoyed.
Lerryn Creek is ideal for hiring canoes and exploring the hidden inlets, and ramblers and dogs will enjoy the coastal and inland footpaths. Riverview, in the Brunel Quays development, is an attractive Grade II listed conversion of railway buildings, with a mooring and slipway for a small boat.
Behind is the picket-fenced railway line.
The duplex apartment is on the first floor, with sitting room and fabulous river views and balcony where you can bask in the sunshine.
The generous kitchen and dining area with triple glazed windows overlook the railway.
The second floor bedroom offers flexibility with a king size bed that converts to twin beds, plus a single bed ideal for a child.
The master bedroom has a luxurious super kingsize bed for guaranteed relaxation. Lanhydrock House is nearby, a late Victorian Country house with extensive gardens and wooded estate, discover Victorian life and make sure you take a stroll around the gardens.
Restormel Castle a great historical feature and a must visit during your stay.
First floor duplex apartment. Over two floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x first floor single, 1 x second floor super king with TV and en-suite shower room, 1 x second floor twin (zip and link to king size on request) with an extra single bed. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Lower floor basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room.
- Gas central heating
- Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer dryer, stair gate, Smart 3D TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair available
- Off road allocated parking for 1 medium sized car
- Should guests have an additional car, free parking close to the apartment and in the town centre
- Private balcony with seating
- One well-behaved pet welcome free of charge
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shops and pubs 3 mins walk
- Note Good Housekeeping Bond £100
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
Bodmin 5.5 miles; Fowey 7 miles.
A delightfully peaceful country town, nestling in the Fowey river valley amid the woods and fields that characterise the area. Renowned as a centre for the antiques trade, there are several shops and dealers in the town, as well as a fine collection of country pubs, restaurants and a thriving farmer's market. Lanhydrock House (NT) and gardens is just 3 miles away, while the fabulous Boconnoc House, Eden Project, shipwreck museum and tall ships harbour at Charlestown, and the picturesque fishing villages of Mevagissey, Fowey and Padstow, with the famous Rick Stein restaurants, are all within easy driving distance. The tumbling Atlantic surf, long sandy beaches and dramatic coastline of the north coast, including at the renowned Newquay, make for great days out and there is also chance to enjoy river canoeing, biking, hiking and leisurely walks in this lovely area. The friendly locals also have ongoing activities, such as the raft race, the famous tug of war, Carnival week and seagull outboard motor races. The river Fowey runs from the town on its 8 mile journey through the fields and wooded valleys to the gentler southern coast, a natural paradise for those who love the sea. Centrally placed, with much to do and see in the immediate area, Lostwithiel is the perfect choice for those seeking a break away from the hectic pace of the tourist resorts.
Note: one step and ramp up to entrance. Private entrance and a flight of stairs up to first floor. Minimum stay 5 nights. Small-medium dogs only.
Note Good Housekeeping Bond £100


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Global glut for oil means Alberta economy is expected to struggle in 2016 – and Calgary's housing market along with it
Alberta's energy sector has only felt the tip of the blade, say experts, who anticipate the worse is still to come.
"Unfortunately, the story is not positive – and it's not over for Calgary by any stretch of the imagination," said CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal.
"I think that 2015 was just the pre-show, and we're going to see most of the damage, at least, in the first of half of 2016."
Tal added, "I think we're going to see a lot more damage in the next three months," suggesting a 10 to 15 per cent further drop in housing prices is not "unthinkable."
Calgary's once-smouldering residential housing market might be one the biggest casualties of low oil prices. Earlier this week, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) reported housing starts in 2015 declined year-over-year by 23.9 per cent to 13,033 units; 4,138 single-detached (down 36.3 per cent from 2014) and 8,895 multi-family (down 16.4 per cent).
With slowdowns expected to continue, CMHC is forecasting a 16 per cent drop in new housing starts in 2016.
CREB®, meanwhile, expects sales in the resale residential housing market to slide by 2.2 per cent to 18,416 units after dropping by 26 per cent in 2015.
Although industry insiders and observers had initially been optimistic about 2015 in late 2014 when oil began its descent, there's much less optimism this year, said Conference Board of Canada senior economist Jane McIntyre.
"Prices are looking like they will stay below where they've been over the last few years," she said. "And when we do see some upward movement in prices, it's a slow movement."
The general consensus among industry observers is the price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (the North American benchmark price for oil) will remain weak — around $30 to $40 US — for at least the first six months of the year.
"We're looking right now at prices to still remain below $60 a barrel for the end of this year, so there's a little bit of movement up, but it's not a huge jump," said McIntyre
Equally important are cutbacks on capital spending by industry. Already, several major projects have been put on hold or cancelled. Among the more notable cutbacks have been at Husky Energy's Sunrise project and Canadian Natural Resources' Kirby North expansion — both worth billions of dollars.
"Shell also announced the cancellation of its $3.5-billion, 80,000-barrel-per-day Carmon Creek oilsands project that was expected to get under way in 2016," said McIntyre, who expects the list will grow.
Even if oil prices rise by the end of the year, it's unlikely it will spur a restart on investment, said Tal.
"The correlation between investment and oil prices is not as strong as it used to be because oil is much more volatile," he said.
Moreover, the woes are only now spreading into the broader economy as many people laid off in 2015 will see their severance packages and EI benefits run out.
Tal expects this will lead to higher mortgage defaults and selling – and lower prices, as a result.
"We're like in the fourth inning, not the eighth inning, of the ball game right now," he said. "Alberta and Calgary, in particular, will really have to try to weather the storm."


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Report Roundup
College Concerns
Sixty-five percent of parents and students surveyed feel high levels of stress about college applications, up 6 percentage points from last year, says a report by the New York City-based Princeton Review.
The report—based on a nationally representative survey of 5,000 students and 1,000 parents—also says that 62 percent of parents estimated that the total cost of their child's college degree—including tuition, room and board, books, and other expenses—would be more than $100,000. Sixty-four percent said that financial aid would be "extremely" or "very" necessary to pay for college.
Vol. 26, Issue 32, Page 14Published in Print: April 2, 2007, as College Concerns


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Landscaping Around Pools & Spas
When you think of rubber flooring you probably believe of rubber mulch chips in the community playground or poured rubber bond. Rubber flooring is really a fantastic alternative option for pool decking. Like play area mulch, rubber flooring for pool decks is usually constructed of recycled rubber tires, resulting in a product that is environmentally friendly and responsibly produced. There are two typical kinds of rubber flooring: poured-in-place rubber bond and interlocking rubber tiles. Poured-in-place rubber flooring must be professionally installed, rather than interlocking rubber tiles which can quickly be set up by the property owner; however, poured-in-place rubber bond flooring is believed to be more durable and provides more personalization since a range of colors can be combined and matched to develop a special look.
Rubber flooring offers a permeable, porous, non-skid surface that doesn't get too hot. It also drains rapidly (drains are distributed in strategic areas) and is easy to keep. Making use of rubber flooring for swimming pool decking does not need to imply providing up on advanced design; there many color options readily available, along with patterns that mimic slate, stone, brick, and custom-made designs. The rubber can be installed over a lot of solid deck surface areas such as concrete, asphalt, or wood, with the alternative of extra cushioning added in locations of high impact. After setup, rubber flooring normally needs in between 24 hours and 4 days to treat, based on the temperature level and humidity.
Among the biggest pros of rubber flooring is it's low upkeep. Rubber pool decking can quickly be cleaned with a leaf blower or garden hose; moderate soap and water may likewise be utilized. The rubber is known to be extremely long lasting, however when it come to damage, a professional installer can eliminate the harmed area and pour brand-new rubber bond.
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If you're looking for a good place to start on this biker exploitation beauty from 1967, head straight to track five, Study in Motion 1. To really soak in it, put on some headphones. You can practically hear the tape disintegrating over the recorder heads as Phillips bounces multiple, soft-pop vocal harmonies from Colorado psych-groovers the Poor (one-fifth of whom was future Eagle Randy Meisner) and guitarist Chuck Sedacca. The drums are as light as a kitten's sigh, the guitars twangle sweetly, there's a rich spread of baa-baa-baas, and a rather gorgeous flute. Brilliantly, there's also a lyric that explains: "Like a pink cloud, I feel suspended in the air …"
At this point it's worth remembering that this is the soundtrack to a film not just about brutal, drunken, fist-happy bikers, but one that stars brutal drunken, fist-happy bikers (and Jack Nicholson, 18 months before Easy Rider). The only pink cloud most of these dudes ever saw was the one that surrounded some unfortunate person's skull when they smashed an axe-handle into it.
This is a decidedly unthreatening collection, which is not in any way a criticism. How could you criticise a track such as Tea Party (I don't think they mean "tea", do they?), a fantastic hip-shaker with more flute, more massed vocals and a stinging guitar and drum breakdown? A brilliant film composer, Phillips was 38 when he recorded this – 15 to 20 years older than the people it was aimed at – but he does a bang-up job of capturing the late summer of 1967, and even makes a good stab at imagining where 1968 might end up.
From the sitars and stereo-panning of Flowers, past the harpsichord-heavy jazz-noir of Poet Scores and the languorous shuffle of Bike Ballet, Phillips is relentlessly inventive and delightfully melodic. This is undoubtedly one of the finest biker soundtracks of the era. However, leaving aside the distorted grunge of the title track, you can't imagine many actual bikers wanting to listen to such deliciously groovy sounds. Their loss.


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Fishing Is Good!
Still seeing unbelievable weather. Temperatures in the low 80s or upper 70s. Slight chance of some rain late tonight and possibly into early Thursday, but back into the 70s by Friday. Pretty much the trend for the following week.
No change in the generation pattern. We have a couple mornings where they turn on the equivalent of one unit for an hour then shut it down. Getting the normal two to three units on in the afternoon for several hours.
Fished with Sheila this past Sunday. She and Jerry used to fish with me and Jerry passed away in June of 2015. This past Sunday would have been Jerry's 69th birthday and she wanted to remember him on the river where he loved to be. He would have been proud. Sheila had a great day on the river catching on the Ruby 2, P&P and stripping the filoplume on a sinking leader (Jerry's favorite). She caught enough for both of them.
Jim and Stan on the water Monday Ryan, Ryan and Robert. Stan took the new fly fisher, Ryan. Quick learner and he had a very good day, despite the water being messed with most of the day. Up and down, up and down….. It was the Ruby 2 and P&P midges. The other Ryan and his grandfather, Robert, were with Jim. They were using the baby ruby, P&P and a blood worm dropper. Good day for these guys too.


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Miami's always had good punk rock, even when the rest of the U.S. didn't know it.
Our city's punk scene has been world class since the mid '70s and the Magic City's actually developed a sound of its own, steeped in tropical sludge and sun-bleached scuzz.
That's why 305 Fest has been able to ramble on for about a decade now, in one incarnation or another, putting forth an annual deluge of homegrown bands peppered with out-of-towners.
See also: Miami's 20 Best Punk Bands of All Time
Amanda "Boots" Castillo -- one of this year's 305 Fest organizers, along with No Work Records' Bogdan -- has high hopes for the four-day, five-venue, 57-band punxtravaganza.
"The expectation is to showcase what's new and upcoming in the Miami and Florida DIY scene," she says, "as well as have Miami heavy hitters and classics who have played the fest in the past, all with the help of some out-of-state friends."
This year's event will also incorporate the neighborhoods in which punk rock thrives by throwing shows at classic clubs and unlikely spots within the parameters of downtown Miami and Little Haiti.
As Castillo explains: "This year, I really wanted to push it to be in different parts of Miami, so that the people who come can experience that."
Of course, the most important seals of approval for 305 Fest come from longtime Miami punkers and other notable members of South Florida's musical community. Like artist and Holly Hunt drummer, Beatriz Monteavaro, who says: "I love 305 Fest. This will be the fourth time I play it. The first time being 2010 with Beings. Two years ago, we got to play alongside Noothgrush, Dropdead and Black Mayonnaise -- that was pretty unreal."
Also a former member of legendary Miami metal outfit Floor, Monteavaro has been an avid supporter of locals and live music for decades. And in her estimation, this festival has always brought the hometown scene together. "Last year was a bit more DIY-based, and we saw a lot of sick bands. Everyone was so passionate and friendly, it was like an extended DIY community," she says. "We can't wait for this year. We are either friends with or have played on tour with many of the out-of-town bands. Playing 305 Fest is like a family reunion that way!"
Bogdan, however, reveals "this year's 305 Fest was very close to not happening." Yet he, Boots, and the crew were determined and they pushed on, despite a lack of certain resources.
"The idea to organize it came to us on a late night in July at Churchill's. Me, Raul, Juan, and Nikolas spontaneously started talking about it and we were quick to decide to do it. Boots joined, along with David Green who had just moved back to Miami - he organized it in the past and used to run Fresh Fest in Tallahassee."
For a couple of reasons, the 2014 mix of bands is decidedly more Florida-centric this time around. "The difference between this year and the last two editions, mainly, is that we couldn't go for national bands," Bogdan explains. "We didn't have the time, nor funds, to bring many out-of-state bands. But our friends in Knife Hits and Backslider from Philadelphia were stoked to come down, along with Empty Vessels from Connecticut, Act of Impalement from Tennessee, and Uninhabitable from North Carolina."
Proving that girls rule and boys drool, Bogdan initially wanted to keep things concentrated in Churchill's, "Boots had the idea to spread the venues around downtown." Many of those "venues" are also people's homes so he cautions for fest-goers to exercise respect to the homeowners/dwellers, "they accept us in their home so there is no need to trash it."
He closes with what will surely become the festival's rallying cry in the future: "It's not a real 305 Fest if Consular doesn't play! The band that never will break up!"
Thursday, December 18
As part of the Degeneration party. Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave, Miami; 305-377-2277; grandcentralmiami.com. Three-day festival pass costs $20 and single-day tickets cost $8 via 305fest2014.bigcartel.com. Ages 18 and up.
7:30 p.m. Gun Hoes
8:00 p.m. Street Judge
8:30 p.m. Wastelands
9:00 p.m. FTVM
9:30 p.m. Suicide Ritual
10:00 p.m. Desgraciadas
10:30 p.m. Autarx
11:00 p.m. Sacridose
11:30 p.m. Reapermanser
12:00 a.m. Violently High 12:00
12:30 p.m. Webcam Teens
1:00 p.m. Landbridge
1:30 p.m. Black Jail
See also: Miami's Ten Best Metal Bands of All Time
Friday, December 19
Palacio de los Jugos, 256 NW 53rd St., Miami. Three-day festival pass costs $20 and single-day tickets cost $8 via 305fest2014.bigcartel.com. Ages 18 and up.
5:00 p.m. Sponge
5:30 p.m. Bulletproof Tiger
6:00 p.m. Treasure Teeth
6:30 p.m. Sadie Hawkins
Friday, December 19
The Cave, 164 NW 20th St., Suite 666, Miami. Three-day festival pass costs $20 and single-day tickets cost $8 via 305fest2014.bigcartel.com. Ages 18 and up.
8:00 p.m. Cold Waste
8:30 p.m. Fevers
9:00 p.m. Snakehole
9:30 p.m. Empty Vessels
10:00 p.m. Holly Hunt
10:30 p.m. Blast and Detergents
11:00 p.m. Wage Slave
11:30 p.m. Homestretch
12:00 a.m. Ex Breathers
12:30 a.m. Consular
Saturday, December 20
Pancake Fest: Breakfast and Bands. GUH, 509 NW 41st St., Miami. Three-day festival pass costs $20 and single-day tickets cost $8 via 305fest2014.bigcartel.com. Ages 18 and up.
12:00 p.m. Neuter
12:30 p.m. Besito Negro
1:00 p.m. Bishop Sleeve
2:00 p.m. I Don't Wanna Do That
2:30 p.m. Uninhabitable
3:00 p.m. I'm An Intestine
Saturday, December 20
Sweat Records, 5505 NE Second Ave., Miami; 786-693-9309; sweatrecordsmiami.com. Three-day festival pass costs $20 and single-day tickets cost $8 via 305fest2014.bigcartel.com. Ages 18 and up.
5:00 p.m. Silent Authority
5:30 p.m. Bruiser
6:00 p.m. Neat Freak
6:30 p.m. Act of Impalement
7:00 p.m. False Punk
7:30 p.m. Wet Nurse
Saturday, December 20
Churchill's Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-757-1807; churchillspub.com. Three-day festival pass costs $20 and single-day tickets cost $8 via 305fest2014.bigcartel.com. Ages 18 and up.
8:00 p.m. Awkward Kisser
8:30 p.m. Allergy
9:00 p.m. Permanent Makeup
9:30 p.m. Ironing
10:00 p.m. Nunhex
10:30 p.m. Backslider
11:00 p.m. Dimpast
11:30 p.m. Knife Hits
12:00 a.m. Devalued
12:30 a.m. Vermin
1:00 a.m. Gross
1:30 a.m. Shitstorm
Sunday, December 21
Post 305 Fest Show. Churchill's Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-757-1807; churchillspub.com. Admission is free. Ages 18 and up.
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The largest motorcycle rally in the world was held in the Black Hills of South Dakota August 815 and I attended for the first time in my life, coincidentally the 70th anniversary of the event. Hey, it was on my bucket list and my wife and I had a glorious time of it. What a ball! I wonder from time to time if America is worth saving but now I can honestly shout, Yes! There still are plenty of independent, rebellious spirits left here, an estimated 700,000 of them attending the rally this year although that guesstimate includes bikers from around the world.
I'm a motorcycle freak, admittedly. I currently own four of em but none is a Harley. At the top of my pyramid is a 2002 Honda Goldwing GL 1800, the six-cylinder luxo touring bike. My wife Pat likes to ride on the back, otherwise known as the queen's throne, but no long slogs allowed, just 250 miles per day or so tooting around the countryside. The weather, roads and attractions in the Black Hills were perfect for just such entertainment at the rally this year.
The streams of motorcycles on the highway were just incredible, what dense and grand if noisy traffic! Every parking lot was filled, especially establishments advertising $2 cold beer. I'd guess nearly 9 of 10 bikes at the rally were Harleys. Hardly anyone wore helmets or crash-worthy safety gear. Mostly we saw do-rags worn as head protection in case of a get-off! Pat said we were the nerds at the rally and truer words were never spoken. We always wear our full-face helmets with intercom, boots and gloves and usually armored jackets (we cheat on that item occasionally) when out riding the highways and byways. I saw one guy in a T-shirt shop wearing Bermuda shorts, dark socks and shoes and coke-bottle thick glasses and comforted myself that at least one guy was a bigger geek than I am.
An accident on US 385 north of Custer City held us and the rest of traffic up for nearly an hour and it was a stomach-churning reminder of the risks involved in riding, with a body covered on the pavement in our lane with a twisted boot sticking out and blood staining the pavement. Some women cried as they passed by in the opposite direction before we had seen the sad sight. I can only wonder what happened on that straight stretch of highway and if a real helmet might have saved his life.
We camped in a quiet campground near Custer, about 50 miles from rally headquarters in Sturgis, but every town for miles around had plenty of bikes, bikers, babes and vendors. All in all, people were remarkably well behaved. We saw one woman exposing her ta-ta's briefly in Custer, and one Harley guy passed me on the right in the Badlands park road for no good reason. Guess he was showing off for his girl friend on the back. A couple of Harley riders coming downhill on a hairpin turn on the Needles Highway crossed the centerline and looked a little out of control but no harm resulted. We had lunch in Wall, SD, home of the famous Wall Drug Store, at the Biker Bar and enjoyed listening to some trash talking. That was about it, although I must admit we only spent about an hour in Sturgis itself where all the craziness supposedly happens. Big name acts like Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, Motley Crue and the Doobie Brothers performed at the BuffaloChip.com amphitheatre before some 100,000 revelers each evening although the biggie was Kid Rock according to what I heard, drawing way over 100,000.
The most important thing I learned from my summer vacation is something libertarians should love: the Crazy Horse Monument is a free enterprise project. Everyone knows about the four Presidents' images (incomplete) carved in granite on Mt. Rushmore at taxpayers' expense but fewer know about the voluntary project that has never accepted a dime of government money. Crazy Horse sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear dedicated their Crazy Horse Memorial dream on June 3, 1948. Ziolkowski was a Boston-born American of Polish descent and proud of it. He was orphaned at one year of age and led a ragged life as a foster child until venturing out on his own at age 16. An award-winning sculptor, Ziolkowski devoted his life after age 40 to the Crazy Horse sculpture and was incredibly resourceful in his pursuit. He died in 1982 at age 74 and his wife Ruth, now in her 80's, is very much in charge today, assisted by seven of her ten children who have devoted their lives to the project. The memorial is a non-profit undertaking, relying primarily on the proceeds from over 1 million visitors per year and receives no federal or state funding. Ziolkowski was offered $10 million from the federal government on two occasions, but turned the offers down. He knew better after seeing Mt. Rushmore go uncompleted and his vision was more than a mountain carving so he feared that his plans for native American educational and cultural goals for the memorial would suffer at the hands of the feds! Smart man.
Is Crazy Horse a worthy figure to memorialize? I have no idea. I'll leave for others to debate. All I know is I liked what I saw at the Monument. The face of Crazy Horse was completed and dedicated in 1998. The overall sculpture has no fixed completion date, sensibly enough, like the other sensible things I saw there.
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