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The Ultimate 6-day Olympic National Park Itinerary
by Kim Vawter
I went to college at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington just south of Olympic National Park. But alas, I was a chemistry major and spent way more time in the lab then I did outside. This summer, once I get my Sprinter Van, I'll be spending a good chunk of time exploring the Pacific Northwest and hitting up the spots that I didn't have a chance to visit when I lived there.
In this super helpful post, Bearfoot Theory contributor Kim Vawter (who is currently hiking the Pacific Crest Trail….yeah Kim!) shares her ultimate 6-day Olympic National Park Itinerary from her trip last summer with all the details about the best hikes, cool campsites, and everything else you need to know to plan an amazing trip to the Evergreen state. Now who else is excited to road trip this summer? –Kristen
Mountains, ocean and the rainforest…to most, visiting that much natural and diverse beauty would involve three separate trips to three very different locations. There is one National Park has it all though: Olympic National Park, in the northwestern corner of Washington State. And Olympic National Park is beautifully laid out for a perfect weeklong car camping trip that will allow you to experience a lot that the park has to offer. In this post, I'm going to share the details of my 6-day Olympic National Park itinerary that I took last summer and my best tips for planning your own road trip.
Olympic National Park Basics
First and foremost, you need to be okay with knowing that you aren't going to see the entire park, not in 6 days at least. My 6-day Olympic National Park road trip itinerary hits all the major highlights, but it would be insane to try to devour the near one million acres of Olympic National Park in a single trip. As a forewarning the trip itinerary below does not take into account the Lake Ozette or Staircase areas, and due to weather we were not able to visit Rialto Beach.
The Olympic National Park website is incredibly helpful, and they have posted online information sheets for every single area of the park. Use this link and the menu on the left to select an area of the park to research. I'd also suggest picking up a waterproof copy of National Geographic's Olympic National Park map.
Map courtesy of the National Park Service
Entrance to Olympic National Park is $20 per vehicle, and your pass will be valid for 7 consecutive days.
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The Best Time to visit Olympic National Park
Olympic NP is wet, wet, wet. Even if you go during the summer months, known as the "dry season", it still may pour! Weather closures, as we learned, aren't an anomaly for Olympic NP, so check the current park status before you go and plan accordingly.
For our trip, the day before we arrived to Hurricane Ridge – for the premiere day of our adventure – the entire park had been evacuated with 70+ mph winds. Many areas of the park remained closed for multiple days as downed trees and debris were cleaned up. That said, if you are hoping for a dry visit, the summer is your best bet.
Olympic NP is open year-round, and while some of the roads and facilities do close from October through May, the Hurricane Ridge road is open Friday-Sunday during the winter season for snow activities!
If planning around the weather isn't your priority, spring offers the best chance of seeing some wildlife – including black bears, elk, and giant banana slugs. It's also when waterfalls are most impressive and flowers are in bloom.
No matter what season you come, be prepared for rain, then cross your fingers and hope for sunny skies.
Olympic National Park Permits & Campsites
Car Camping
Olympic National Park boasts beautiful campsites set in peaceful and natural settings. Campsites range from $15-$22 a night, and all but two of them are first-come / first-served.
Kalaloch (a large site on the Pacific Ocean) and Sol Duc (a riverside campground tucked in old growth forest) are the exceptions. These two accept reservations from June 10th – September 20th and remain first-come / first-served in the off-season.
Sol Duc Campground (Photo: Brendan T Lynch)
If you are looking for a quiet spot, check out Queets, North Fork Campground, and Deer Park Campground where RVs are not allowed or recommended.
The campground guide on the National Park website also tells you which campgrounds have potable water and flush / pit toilets. And just a heads-up, we couldn't find a single campsite during our entire trip that had shower facilities.
Backcountry camping
If you want to go backpacking in Olympic National Park, you must obtain a wilderness camping permit. They cost $5 per person per night for groups up to 12 people. Depending on the trail, reservations may be required, and the park accepts reservations for the entire season starting on March 15th.
More information on wilderness camping and permit information can be found here.
Getting to Olympic National Park
While there is public transportation to the park, I think a vehicle is a must for this trip. From the SEA-TAC airport, the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center (where we started) is just about 3 hours along the I-5 corridor and HWY 101, driving through the towns of Tacoma and Olympia.
If you want to get out on the water, you can also take the ferry from Seattle, crossing the Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, and the driving north from there towards Port Townsend. One-way rides are about $8, and a regular vehicle costs just $28.
We ended up making a giant loop, which you can see on the Google Map if you keep scrolling down.
Map courtesy of the National Park Service
FOODIE TIP: If you take the long route through the town of Olympia, I recommend that you stop at Jay's Farm Stand as well as the Olympia Co-Op. They both offer great selection for stocking up on some local products for your trip. If you go through Olympia, you'll also probably hit the small logging town of Shelton, which has another two awesome foodie stops I have to mention. First is Smoking Mo's BBQ and then Olympic Mountain Ice Cream.
Essential Gear for your Olympic National Park Road Trip
Having solid rain gear -including proper clothing, a tent with a rainfly (if camping), and warm clothes for nighttime – is critical. Here are a few of the things I brought along and recommend.
Non-cotton layers: Avoid cotton which stays cold and soggy, and instead stick to wool, silk, and synthetic fibers that keep you warm even when wet! Prior to my trip, I picked up a new Icebreaker baselayer top and was really impressed with its performance. On the bottoms, I prefer leggings in wet weather because you don't have to worry about muddy/wet pant legs. I wore Zella "Live In Slim Fit Leggings", made of moisture-wicking fabric that dries quickly to ensure you stay cool and comfortable. I also love the bright purple color of leggings in my pictures — so fun against the bright green colors the park boasts.
Raingear, raingear, raingear: It's critical that your rain gear (jacket and pants) can hold up in a downpour and also offer protection from the wind. In addition, you'll want to make sure your daypack is either waterproof or that you carry a waterproof pack cover. Garbage bags can also do the trick if you are in a pinch.
Shoes: Depending what kind of hiking you are doing, you'll either want a comfy pair or two of trail shoes that you can wear in the car, around camp, and on well maintained trails. Brooks Cascadias are currently my favorite trail shoes. If you are doing more hardcore hiking or the trails are especially wet and muddy, you should also consider bringing a pair of waterproof hiking boots.
A good hat: Even though it might be cloudy, sun protection is important! A brimmed hat will also keep the rain off of your head and face, making it easier to see in wet conditions.
Wool hat, scarf and gloves to stay warm for the cool nights and mornings
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6 Day Olympic National Park Car Camping Itinerary
— Day 1: Hurricane Ridge —
We took the ferry and then drove a counterclockwise loop from Seattle, and our first stop on the trip was Hurricane Ridge. Unfortunately it was pretty overcast, and we weren't able to see Mount Olympus at all. Had the weather been better, we planned to hike Hurricane Hill, which is 1.6 miles one way and offers great views of the mountains. If you are luckier than we were, from the visitor center there is an incredible platform to see out to Mount Olympus and the entirety of its mountain range. Make sure to swing into the visitor center gift shop which carries some really fun stuff made by local artists.
Here's a picture of what the view looks like on a sunny day.
Photo: Beaster725
That first night, we camped at Heart O' the Hills which was by far one of the most beautiful campsites I have ever visited. I highly recommend loop D that has sites right along a flowing stream.
FOODIE TIP: As you are driving in and out of Port Angeles to get between Hurricane Ridge and the rest of the park do not miss the unique natural grocery store called Country Aire Natural Foods. There fresh deli salads were absolutely delicious.
— Day 2: Lake Crescent & Sol Duc Hot Springs —
On day 2, get ready for totally different and yet equally incredible landscape. As you leave the mountains of Hurricane Ridge, you arrive at the 650 foot deep Lake Crescent. Make sure to read up on the Indian legend about how Lake Crescent formed. Geological records suggest there was large-scale disturbance that affected Lake Crescent and its neighbor, Lake Sutherland – creating two lakes from one.
Lake Crescent also has a delightful lodge on its banks – the Lake Crescent Lodge. The hotel was built in 1915 and includes a stone fireplace and cozy sun porch. The lodge has a beautiful restaurant, bar and gift shop as well. You can also rent kayaks on the lake to enjoy a beautiful day on the water! They even offer guided kayak tours.
In terms of adventures on foot (and in drizzling rain), we opted for the 0.9 one-way Marymere Falls trail that was as green as could be. Highlights included a few of these awesome log bridges that were used to cross streams. Use the same turn off as the Lodge to access the parking lot and trailhead for Marymere Falls….there are plenty of signs or you can just ask the staff in the Lodge.
Continuing on along HWY 101, don't miss the Salmon Cascades and the Ancient Grove trail, on Sol Duc Hot Spring Rd. If you are traveling during the salmon spawn (varies with temperature changes but generally is September-November), the salmon cascading along the Sol Duc River are a must see. You can find them halfway down the road to Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Just down from the Salmon Cascades viewpoint is also the Ancient Groves 0.6 mile self-guided nature trail loop through an old growth forest which is a nice quickie for stretching your legs!
Now, the hot springs…I hate to be negative but these are not wild hot springs that you hike to for a few miles for a quiet soak in nature. Instead, this is a fee-based "hot springs resort" where the naturally flowing water has been piped into concrete and tile soaking tubs. We walked in and checked out the set-up and walked out. The resort itself includes cabins, massage therapists, food options and a gift shop. It was $13.50 for adults to visit the pools—although if you go for the last two hours it's only $9.25. Hours depend on season.
My personal opinion, SKIP…I'm pretty sure there are some natural hot springs in the area that you can find with a little internet sleuthing.
Due to the nonstop rain, we were moving along pretty quickly and ended up camping at Klahowya campground, which is technically outside of the National Park in the neighboring National Forest. It was right along Highway 101 and also along the Sol Duc River. This is a great campsite for originating yourself close to Forks for the next day of adventures!
— Day 3: Forks & La Push Beaches —
From Klahowya Campground, head west on Highway 101 towards Forks. If you are a young female, or avid vampire fan, you might be wondering why you've heard of Forks, WA. Well, that is the town Stephanie Meyer used to base her Twilight series novels. While none of the movie was filmed on the Olympic Peninsula (Meyer never even visited!), if you do want to "Twilight geek out" head straight to the Forks Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, which offers all the Twilight trivia and maps you need. It is important to note though that after Port Angeles, Forks is a 2nd largest city you will pass through on this trip so if you need a hot shower, warm bed, s'more supplies or just a nice cup of espresso, make it happen in Forks!
Just north of Forks is the turn-off for La Push, Mora and Rialto Beach. Unfortunately, Mora and Rialto Beach were closed due to weather during our visit (just a great reason to go back soon!). La Push has three main beaches and they are simply named – First Beach, Second Beach and Third Beach.
First Beach is literally right in town and is the only beach that can be accessed by car. Second Beach was roughly a one-mile hike from the parking lot and was an absolutely beautiful spot for a picnic lunch. We ate and explored the large beach before high tide started setting in.
Third Beach is a flat 1.6 mile hike from the parking lot. On the way back to the 101, we did find what appeared to be a cute gem called Manitou Lodge if you need a night in a bed. The lodge is off Mora Road and has a small gift shop that features local artists, which is why we ventured back to check it out. The lodge and its grounds were impressive, and they have lots of information and advice for exploring the local area available in their "Great Room" which boasts a massive stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Since we couldn't camp at Mora campground, due to the weather closure, we ventured on to the Hoh Rainforest to camp.
— Day 5: Hoh Rainforest —
Before leaving Forks for The Hoh Rainforest, make sure you are stocked on food and necessities, as there is only a small coffee shop/café/convenience store that offers a limited selection. The rainforest, less than an hour from Forks, is located down Upper Hoh Road. Hook a left off 101 onto Upper Hoh Road and travel 18 lush miles east to the Hoh rainforest and visitor center.
Hoh is the gateway to Mount Olympus. Crazy to think you would hike through a rainforest to get to the tallest peak in the national park! We meandered through the Hall of Mosses trail (0.8 mile loop) as well as the Spruce Nature Trail (1.2 mile loop) both of which I wouldn't miss. The Spruce Nature trail takes you along the Hoh River where you can see the silt flowing down from the mountains.
Have more time to explore or want to get into the backcountry? There is no question about it…next time I visit Olympic NP I am going to hike the 17.3 mile trail to Glacier Meadows and then another 0.9 miles to see Blue Glacier.
— Day 6: Ruby Beach, Kalaloch Beach and Lake Quinault —
On the last day, head to Ruby Beach – apparently the most photographed beach in all of the Olympic Peninsula. We were lucky to enjoy exactly one hour of sunshine while we were there—just long enough to understand why Ruby Beach carries the prestige it does.
Photo: rarvesen
From Ruby Beach we headed down the 101 south through torrential downpour to the Kalaloch Lodge. Ultimately we didn't fight the rain to see Beach 4, 3, 2 or 1, but the 101 hugs the coast so you get incredible views the entire way. Kalaloch Lodge offers seaside cabins, a restaurant, a gift shop and a little convenience store. The gift shop had different goods in comparison to Hurricane Ridge, with a big selection of local products. From Kalaloch Beach the rain pushed us on to Lake Quinault where we camped for the night at Willaby campground on a ledge above the lake.
Lake Quinault on a sunny day
Photo: gary windust
I am a sucker for National Park hotels and the nearby Lake Quinault Lodge is definitely one to checkout. The lodge has Wi-Fi in the public areas and also offers showers (for a fee) for campers! They have a great "living room" complete with vintage photographs of the lodge and memorabilia. Also don't miss The Salmon House Restaurant & Lodge. It is a local hangout and has responsible prices. Their wine glasses hold about half a bottle and the onion rings will not disappoint (and yes, that is what I had for dinner, in case you were wondering). We explored some of the United States Forest Service trails here, which were pleasant but not as surreal as the National Park. The United States Forest Service has an outstanding ranger station and information center right next door to the Lake Quinault Lodge.
Lake Quinault was the last stop on our trip. Afterwards, we made our way back to Seattle via Olympia, a drive that takes just under 4 hours.
There you have it, a full 6-day loop featuring some of the best highlights of Olympic National Park and the greater Olympic Peninsula. For more road trip tips and itineraries, check out the posts below!
Read More on Road Tripping
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Ultimate Planning Guide for your First Solo Road Trip
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Washington's Moran State Park Travel Guide
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Summary: On August 3, 2006, the California Supreme Court decided Dore v. Arnold Worldwide, Inc., No. S 124494, and held that the term employment is at will,' contained in an offer letter which was read, accepted, and signed by an employee 'contained no ambiguity, patent or latent, in its termination provisions.' Language in the letter defining 'at will' to mean the employer had the right to terminate employment 'at any time' did not create ambiguity as to whether cause for termination was required. The employee's attempt to show there was evidence of an implied agreement — verbal statements, conduct, and documents — that he would not be discharged except for cause was precluded. California workers were put on notice that at-will jobs are just that: employers don't need a reason to fire them.
Atlantic Legal Foundation and co-counsel Jackson Lewis, LLP filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, urging the court to rule that the statement in an offer of employment that the parties agree to 'at will' status is unambiguous and the agreement may be terminated at any time and for any or no reason by either party.
In this case Dore was provided a written offer stating the terms of employment, including commencement date, compensation, and benefits. The letter also stated there would be a 90-day assessment period and, if Dores performance was satisfactory, the opportunity to be considered to become an officer of the company. In a separate paragraph, the letter stated, 'please know that as with all of our company employees, your employment is at will. This simply means [the employer] has the right to terminate your employment at any time just as you have the right to terminate your employment at any time.' Dore admitted that he had 'read, signed, understood and did not disagree with the terms of the letter.
When Dore was terminated, he sued Arnold Worldwide, the employer, alleging breach of contract and breach of an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. He based his claims on various alleged oral representations, conduct, and documents that he claimed led him to believe that he would not be discharged except for cause. Arnold Worldwide moved for summary judgment dismissing the case, which the trial court granted. The trial court determined that the express written contract — the offer letter — was unambiguous and therefore controlling, and there was no need to consider the evidence offered by the employee to establish the existence of an implied agreement to terminate only for cause.
The Court of Appeal Californias intermediate court — disagreed, found that the use of the phrase at any time created an ambiguity as to whether the employer had to have cause to terminate Dore, and ordered that the case be sent back to the trial court for further consideration of Dores claims. Even though it acknowledged that the term 'at will' normally conveys an intent that employment may end 'at any time without cause,' the Court of Appeal held that the language of the letter was ambiguous and other evidence could be offered to show that the employer had agreed not to discharge the employee except for cause.
The Supreme Court of California reversed the Court of Appeal, and held that the trial court's ruling was correct. Justice Kathryn Mickle Werdegar wrote for a unanimous court, 'the verbal formulation 'at any time' in the termination clause of an employment contract is [not] per se ambiguous merely because it does not expressly speak to whether cause is required. As a matter of simple logic, rather, such a formulation ordinarily entails the notion of 'with or without cause." The court noted the employer's language was similar to that used by the California Legislature in codifying the general rule that employment is at will. Further, the specific language used by the parties to state that employment was at will would have no meaning if it was read to provide that employment could be terminated only for cause. 'Even though [the employer's] letter defined `at will' as meaning `at any time' without specifying it also meant without cause or for any or no reason, the letter's meaning was clear.' The Court concluded that the letter contained no ambiguity in its termination provisions, and affirmed the decision of the trial court that there were no triable issues of fact with respect to the breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. In so ruling, the court agreed with the arguments Atlantic Legal and Jackson Lewis made in their amicus brief on behalf of the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
The unanimous ruling clarifies an area of the law that had gotten increasingly murky because of conflicting appellate court opinions in recent years. The California high court has said that employers may rely on clearly worded and unambiguous statements of at-will status, where the individual has understood, agreed, and accepted the terms. Using additional language to indicate that 'at will' means 'at any time' does not, by implication, leave the door open as to whether an employer must show cause for discharge.
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APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) Two people allegedly shot outside the Gator's Sports Bar & Grill survived, but are not cooperating with officials.
The shooting was first reported just after 1:30 a.m. Friday morning outside the bar located on the 21000 block of Bear Valley Road.
When Deputies from the Bernardino County Sheriff's Department arrived on scene, they located a male adult who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Officials said the victim was not forthcoming with information on the incident.
The second gunshot victim was located a short time later at St. Mary's Medical Center, but again that person was not fully cooperating with officials.
Witnesses told Deputies that the suspect, described as a black male adult, fled in a vehicle white SUV westbound on Bear Valley Road.
"Deputies located evidence that numerous rounds were fired in the area of Gators Sports Bar," officials said.
Those with information on the incident may contact the Apple Valley Sheriff's Station at 760-240-7400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or visit www.wetip.com.


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I was invited to share in a slow-cooked pot of short ribs, stewed with wine, onion, and carrots this past weekend. It was the perfect fall dish both warm and deeply savory. The meat fell off the bone and was meditatively rich.
I was invited to share in a slow-cooked pot of short ribs, stewed with wine, onion, and carrots this past weekend. It was the perfect fall dish both warm and deeply savory. The meat fell off the bone and was meditatively rich.
Over our plates, while we sopped up the juices, we talked about the cow's worth of meat the couple had recently purchased. They had learned over the years where to go in York County, who can process the meat, and how much tastier and less-expensive it was to buy grass-fed beef in bulk.
Purchasing a cow for consumption has, until now, come only in the disparate parts I have picked up at the grocery store or through the generosity of friends who have slaughtered their own animals.
My father, the son of a butcher, was the only man I knew growing up in Baltimore City who purchased full sides of beef and cut it up himself. He would pull out his special collection of knives that resembled instruments I had only seen in other family's homes. He made exact cuts with precision and ease, and we ended up with a freezer full of filets, steaks, and hamburger meat.
Most other families were what I thought of as "normal": buying beef wrapped in cellophane. I always saw this as quirky and part of my dad's gourmet beliefs.
However, now living in Maine, I know it has been a long-standing activity that locals do for variety of selection and economy.
Even my sister, still a city dweller in Pennsylvania, has tapped into the country tradition turned eco-gourmet trend, by purchasing half a cow for $4 per pound for organic, grass-fed meat. I was surprised, and even more amazed on my recent visit to see her car bursting with small and large coolers filled with meat. She said she was inspired by her memories of Dad and butchering "all that meat," along with the availability and marketing by meat producers to "buy in quantity."
Bulk orders can easily be split between families and friends, and grass-fed meats are markedly tasty and flavorful — and environmentally friendly as well. They also make great additions to the savory stews that are a quintessential part of autumn cooking.
In the region, grass-fed meat can be found at Harris Farm in Dayton, Pondview Farm in Limington, and Wolfe's Neck Farm in New Gloucester.
Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons of Kennebunkport, also known by her initials KAF, welcomes your ideas for future columns. E-mail her at email@example.com.


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After taking down Pandemic Legion and Hard Knocks in the preliminary rounds, The Tuskers seemed to be a dominant force as the finals of EVEN_NT Collides kicked off. We Form VOLTA had taken down The Afterlife and Warlords of the Deep on their own progression to the finals, and were not going to go down without a fight.
Match 1
VOLTA made a bold start, bringing out a Bhaalgorn setup against the double Fleet Typhoon comp of Tuskers. Both teams plagued the other with ECM drones, trying to block out the disruptive power of the Tusker Hyena and VOLTA Magus. The Magus dropped first, followed swiftly by an Ishtar, giving Tuskers a 2-ship edge with the Hyena using its target painter to give the Fleet Typhoons better hits on the smaller enemy ships. With both Tuskers Inquisitors seemingly capped out by the Bhaalgorn, focus shifted to the VOLTA Oneiros as the Hyena/Typhoon combo continued its rain of terror. As the logi dropped, it was 'GF' in local as Tuskers took the first match without a single loss.
Match 2
Tuskers swapped Typhoons for Hyperions for round two, bringing two Navitas and a Scythe Fleet Issue with them to face off against the kiting rapid-fire VOLTA team with two Onyx, Cerberus, Bifrost and Maulus. The Tuskers Scythe screamed into the fray as the clock started, taking full fire as the Navitas rushed to support it; a hard switch from the Scythe to the first Navitas melted it within seconds, with the second dropping into armour a few seconds later. The Tusker Hyperions seemed to struggle to apply damage without any tackle or ECM support, while the two Onyx had free reign to apply their disruption as much as possible. The Scythe made a last charge at the VOLTA Bifrost but barely scratched its shields before finally losing the last of its armour and structure. When all seemed lost from the Tuskers, a flight of web drones caught one of the Onyxes and held him for the Hyperions to unload full damage and snatch back a kill. Drone tactics were not enough to net the Tuskers another kill, and the game ran to time thanks to the tough local tank of the Hyperions. VOLTA claimed the victory, tieing the scores at one game each.
Match 3
Round three saw two very similar compositions - two battleships and three frigates for each team, with Tuskers choosing a shield setup against the armour setup of VOLTA. The Typhoon Fleet Issues of VOLTA headed straight for the Tuskers team, but it was a combination of target painting and raw damage that burnt through both of the VOLTA Inquisitors in rapid succession. With their Hyena also bleeding armour, it was all VOLTA could do to drop one of the Bantams serving as logistics for the Tuskers team before losing their target painting ship and putting their Fleet Typhoons at the mercy of two Barghests with a single logi frigate and a Vigil as support. Tuskers scored themselves a second win as the last Typhoon was slowed worked down with five minutes left on the clock.
Match 4
With the Conquest system ruling out the return of the Tuskers' Barghest setup, it was the Fleet Typhoon setup from VOLTA versus the much-anticipated Vindicator setup from Tuskers. One of their two Cruors took heavy damage as the Tuskers burned in to optimal, and some quick target switching from VOLTA landed on the second Cruor in an attempt to reduce the tackle on field. While Tuskers focused on one of the Fleet Typhoons, VOLTA continued to cycle targets between the Blackbird, Cruors and the crucial Guardian, taking the logi into low armour. A sudden switch onto one of the Inquisitors saw the Tuskers Vindicator get a crucial kill, wiping out half of the repping power of the VOLTA team and seeing a survival race between the first Typhoon and Tuskers Guardian. Despite both clinging to life for as long as possible, both ships dropped at the same time and left the VOLTA Hyena and remaining Inquisitor vulnerable to the webs and damage from the Vindicator. VOLTA snatched a kill on one of the Cruors, leaving both teams with three ships on grid. With time ticking down it was all down to the points totals once again, with VOLTA needing to take down the remaining Cruor or Blackbird to secure a win. ECM drones flooded the field, almost shutting down the damage from both teams and letting the last minute of the match tick away. Some last-second maths confirmed that Tuskers did indeed have the points advantage, taking a third game and claiming victory.
Congratulations to The Tuskers, winning themselves 45 IGC Victory skins for the Typhoon as well as the first place title for the inaugural EVE_NT Collides series!


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For the last year or two, I had been having recurring injuries in my left leg.
My name is Alastair and I moved to Barcelona almost 5 years ago from the UK.(calf, hamstring) and was unsure what was causing the problem. On top of that, every Sunday waking up after a match the previous day, my lower back and hips felt really stiff and being in my early 30´s I thought that this wasn´t right. I looked then into potential solutions and my masseur recommended Daryn as she was a client at the same time and still is to this day.
I visited with a bit of apprehension and was unsure what to expect. After being sent for some x-rays and receiving a middle of the range CoreScore I was straight into 3 sessions a week for amonth and then to 2 from that point on. I was told I had an imbalance which meant I was putting 10kg more weight on my left hand side which was contributing to my recurring muscle injuries. A full 18 month plan was drafted to show the evolution of the adjustments and where Daryn wanted me to get to.
Now as a write this after a year of treatment and at the end of my current plan, I stood on the scales with an even weight distribution. More so, since my first visit I have not had another muscle injury whatsoever and I am able to feel mobile on a Sunday after a match. If anyone says chiropractic treatment is not something for them, I would urge them to reconsider.
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Big Sur Land Trust conserves and cares for the lands you love throughout Monterey County.
Big Sur Land Trust's conserved properties include diverse habitats that span rare sensitive dunes in Marina, majestic redwood forests in the Santa Lucia Mountains and in Big Sur, expansive oak woodlands, grasslands, and river corridors form Arroyo Seco to the Gabilan Mountains. And in 2017, we added our first urban site at Carr Lake in Salinas!


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This course is designed to give students an advanced understanding of strategic management concepts, research, and theories as applied in a strategic security environment. Students completing this course will be able to identify central issues/problems in these cases and present well-supported recommendations for future actions in support of organizational objectives. They will be able to coordinate and manage projects drawing upon a wide range of agency and disciplinary cultures and outlooks, while providing senior decision- and policy-makers with objective, timely information as well as sound recommendations and options. Students will develop strategies to keep teams highly motivated, and enhance leadership skills through interpersonal communication and time management.
Produce well-researched recommendations and sound options for future actions in support of organizational security objectives.
Understand and select from a variety of theories in human psychology, organizational behavior, and group dynamics what best works to inspire security teams.
Analyze and assess strategic-level leadership positions and current organizational and systemic programs within the national security structure.
Evaluate organizational theory methodologies and systems that best motivate teams and positively impact security.
Establish a common leadership vision and demonstrate effective communication within the context of strategic security leadership to stakeholders at all levels.
Henley-Putnam's commitment to service begins with your first call with an advisor and continues through graduation. Our classes are small, so you are never just a number. We get to know you, your goals and your needs. You will be supported by a team of professionals who will help you track your degree progression, advise you on course selection, and inform you of relevant services such as tutoring and mentoring. Your faculty members will be available to you, as will the deans and administrators.
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Be honest, how many times have you claimed to dislike working with JavaScript. Personally, I don't think I can count them. When I started using jQuery, I came to terms with JavaScript and even started to enjoy developing with it. If that sounds like you, come to this session and I bet your perspective will be changed.


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Gold Christmas Snowman Chic Necklace Earrings Jewelry SetSKU: 051377
Closure: Hook Closure, Lobster Closure
Embellishment: Chains, Rhinestones
Material: Alloy
Occassion: Casual, Party
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Whats In The Box: Earrings, Necklace
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According to the national review committee Mathematics, the quality of the research at Korteweg de Vries Institute is excellent. The committee stated this in their report.
The committee concludes that in all disciplines the institute has strong and visible researchers. This leads to the qualification "excellent", overall, but in particular for the group Algebra, Geometry and Mathematical Physics which "stands out as exceptional".
The committee is also very positive about the hiring strategy of the institute, which has an element of expediency and opportunism and aims at attracting young talented people. According to the committee the institute is well positioned for the future with its quality of the research staff and a good age balance. The committee sees good opportunities for the future related to the collaboration with the VU "where synergy and strengths can be gained".
The quality assessment was conducted by the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). For the period of 2009-2014 the mathematics departments of ten Dutch universities were assessed on research quality, viability and relevance to society. On a scale from 1 to 4, UvA received a 1 'excellent' on the research quality and a 2 'very good' on the other aspects. The independent review committee for Dutch mathematics research 2009-2014 consisted of researchers from the Netherlands, Germany and the UK.


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"WTF…Why no prison? did she plead she was mentally ill, to to get off so lightly, a bit of Alzheimers? Sod her age, if she can drive a tractor at 76, she is fitter than most, so 60 days in jail, wouldn't hurt her. Please, she couldn't argue that it wasn't with intent, she knew she was bloody dragging Henry for a mile! FF's Sake…she deserved more punishment…Age shouldn't be an issue, abuse is abuse, & this women was known for her lack of care or treatment of animals. At the very least she could have paid her fine & been banned for life from keeping animals…especially when she is known to the Human Society!"
"She was already known to the Humane Society, so what does that tell you?? That she didn't give a shit about the animals…suppose if the donkey had died…she might have had to pay the fine…it's a bloody joke, seriously, why bother going to court? It's just a waste of tax payers money!! Animals obviously mean sod all to some judges, bloody knob heads… You can tell the judges that love animals & those that go bow, fish or wildlife hunting on a weekend!"
A 76-year-old woman who dragged a donkey behind a tractor for a mile pleaded no contest to a single count of animal cruelty this week.
Virginia Secrist, who lives in Fremont, was found guilty of the charge and was ordered to surrender ownership of the 14 animals she once had on her Napoleon Road farm.
She also was barred from owning any farm animals for 10 years. "WOW, impressed…NOT"
A 60-day jail sentence and $500 fine were suspended, assuming she complies with terms of probation, according to Woodville Sandusky County Court records.
Humane society officers charged Secrist for the July incident, after working with her for about a month to take better care of her farm animals, which appeared to be malnourished.
But Sandusky County animal cruelty investigator Kelley Askins got a tip on July 26 that the donkey had been dragged.
When she went to Secrist's farm to check out the tip, it was obvious that the donkey, called Henry, had been dragged and Secrist readily admitted that she had towed him for about a mile after he fell while he was hooked up to the back of her tractor.
The donkey had suffered severe injuries, road rash that left severe abrasions and flesh wounds, including a 3-inch hole in his head that left his skull exposed.
Human society officers seized all 14 animals from Secrist and placed them in foster care. Besides Henry, Secrist had five other donkeys, three horses, one sheep and four goats.
Henry and a few of the other animals have officially been adopted, and Askins is waiting for official word from the other foster families as to whether they want to keep the rest of the animals permanently or not.
As for Secrist's sentence, Askins feels that justice truly was served. "Oh, please, well if that's what they think is justice, God help the rest of the animals that live in that town!"
"People have been telling me she just got a slap on the wrist. But if you lived with animals your entire life, and suddenly you can't have them any more that is the most severe punishment we could have dealt to her," Askins said. "Are they having a laugh? this isn't severe…it's just changed to a slap on the legs, not the hands…it's pathetic that the poor wee donkey, obviously means so little.
As part of Secrist's sentence, she also was ordered to repay the Sandusky County Humane Society for the vet bills for the donkey, which totalled $203.
Another animal cruelty case out of Sandusky County, stemming from an August 2011 discovery that Susan Baker, 69, had 38 dogs in her Washington Township home, is still pending in the Woodville court.
Baker was charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty after police her lying unresponsive in a recliner in her home and dozens of feces covered dogs. (Not sure what the above means, could be 'police found her lying')
Her case is scheduled for another hearing in November.
Askins hopes it's the last pretrial hearing on the case. Prosecutors and Baker seem to have reached a standstill in plea negotiations.
"I've said this a million times, but hopefully this is the last one. She's going to have to plead out, or she's going to have to go to trial," Askins said. "What is it with all this plea bargaining etc. there shouldn't be any bargaining going on with any case of cruelty to animals, what's done is done, animal abuse can't be bargained!"


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Our award-winning style and commitment to excellence has helped launch the careers of some familiar faces, and our work has been recognized and noted by several magazines, such as Flare, Toronto Fashion, Wish, and Glow, among many others. Also keep an eye out for CBC news' Anne-Marie Mediwake as Onaré team members colour and cut hair with the quality and excellence we've become known for. We have created our own training program and hold sessions in cutting, coloring and styling. From the start, we were determined to base our company's success on educating our staff to be the best, so that we could provide our clients with what they deserve: the best there is in personal care.
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So remember that time I complained that you guys weren't searching enough crazy shit to get to this blog? Well, you have more than come through over the past month. Let's get started immediately.
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I hit my toddler So do I.
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its cool to be an alcoholic It's NOT cool, that's the whole point.
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why do I like pumpkin things so much Hahaha, because you do and they're delicious?! I don't know, fuckin' weirdo.
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nephilia infidelity blog I don't know why everyone spells is NephilIa — there's no second I in there — but her blog is, sadly, private.
And that concludes this month's version of Y'all Are Sometimes Not Crazy But Sometimes Are.
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Classes for adults are held on a semester basis, with 15 two-hour classes comprising a semester. Participants have a choice of Beginners-, Continuing-, B1-Intermediate- and B2-Intermediate to C1-Advanced classes, each conducted over two semesters. The B2 class runs for 4 semesters and C1 is open and will change content based on the requests of the students.
The venues for the Adult classes are:
- Dickson College on the corner of Phillip Avenue and Antill Street, the entrance is on Phillip Avenue. Parking is available in front of the school. (A1-C1)
- Erindale College, parking outside the college and the leisure center. (A1-higher levels depend on enrolment numbers)
Text books and other learning material
The Adult Division currently uses two text book series:
- Beginners A1-Class: Menschen A1
- Continuing A2-Class: Menschen A2
- Intermediate B1-Class: Menschen B1
- Intermediate B2 – Class: Anders gedacht 3rd edition
- C1 Conversation Group: no fixed book, material purchased as needed.
Fees for all courses are $350 per semester. The fees do not include the cost of text and work books and additional optional material, which you can order using the enrolment form.
Students wishing to enroll at the School need to complete an Enrolment forms.
Lesson dates and times
Classes are held on Tuesday and Wednesday nights between 7pm and 9pm.
The timetable for the current semester can be found here: Timetable for semester 1-2020
Additional activities
We also offer students from all our courses to join us at our free conversation evening. Once a month we get together to enjoy a beer, some food or just good company. Alternatively we might organize a "German" activity (for example to see a German movie or to go to a German, Austrian or Swiss event)


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Rob was nominated for the prestigious James LaSalle Teaching Award that recognizes outstanding teaching contributions by Arizona's MIS doctoral students.
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Jan 01 2006
Emergency Preparedness and Response Book Chapter
In 2006, Dr. Schumaker wrote "Chapter 10: Emergency Preparedness and Response" in the Intelligence and Security Informatics for International Security book (Editor: Hsinchun Chen). This chapter illustrates the ways that question-answering systems can couple with existing knowledge infrastructure to address the public's typical questions in the event of an emergency, thus freeing emergency workers to …


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Everything You Need to Know About Our 2019 Self Defence Workshops in London
Self Defence Workshops in London
Self defence workshops with Premier Self Defence teach you to not just simply react to the encounter, but take control of the threatening situation either by avoiding confrontation, diffusing the situation, or efficiently defending yourself to aid your safe escape. Many self defence workshops will teach you how to counter danger, but instead our self defence workshops educate, engage and empower you to be proactive when doing safety work for yourself and harnessing your inner warriors!
The skill of self-defence has many different parts that allow you to remain in control in an attack situation to allow you to gain the upper hand verbally before resorting to violence.
Both male and female attendants of our London self defence workshops have come away with valuable self defence skills while also learning to be better communicators and allies to those who have been affected by violence.
Self Defence Workshop Dates in London
Sunday 3rd May 2020 – 11:00AM – 4:00PM CANCELLED
Sunday 1st November 2020 – 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Attending Our Workshops
We provide self defence workshops open to both men and women. These workshops are also suitable for corporate teams and schools.
We have experienced instructors that understand the threats and micro-aggressions posed against modern women in both public and private spaces, and our aim is to empower you to resist these situations and take control of your own space.
We will also provide women's self defence workshops should you organise a group of female attendants. Our workshops look at women's safety organically; we use the physicality of self defence as a tool of empowerment, and also look at how good verbal diffusion skills linked with an understanding of the physiology of violence against women enables you to stay in control.
Educate, Engage and Empowerment
Our aim is to educate, engage and empower you by discussing how to identify an encroaching threat whether it is happening in public or private. Our sessions will teach you how to set your boundaries and how to strengthen your self-worth to stick to those boundaries. Self defence workshops will nurture in you a new sense of owning your body and your space by teaching you how to defend it should you feel it is invaded.
During our workshops, we'll talk about the reality of violence in our world and breakdown the myths of who the perpetrators are. We look at how fear impacts us, what it does to us physically, and how important it is to reframe the way we understand fear. We talk about the brilliance of our 'built in self defence system' and encourage participants to embrace their instincts.
Our self-defence workshop then gets you on your feet and learning to unleash your warrior by being taught a number of physical tools that are practiced against strike shields. We'll finish off by giving you the opportunity to go physical against our well-padded and experienced 'attackers'.
Feeling empowered and giving yourself permission to physically fight back if needed is something of great importance to both women and men. If you're considering a self defence workshop in London, or specifically want to organise a women's self defence workshop, call us today on 07917789308 or Contact us online today.


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Volume 6, Issue 1
January 12, 2007
The Office of the Nevada Labor Commissioner is proposing the adoption of regulations pertaining to Chapter 608 of the Nevada Administrative Code, the regulations which interpret Nevada law on compensation, wages, and hours. Workshops have been scheduled for the following times and locations:
January 22, 2007 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Gaming Control Board Board Room Sawyer Building, Second Floor 555 E. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 January 25, 2007 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Nevadan Hotel (CalNeva) 133 N. Virginia St. Third Floor Reno, Nevada
The purpose of the workshops is to solicit comments from interested persons on the following general topics that may be addressed in the proposed regulations:
- minimum wage;
- exemptions for executive and managerial employees;
- overtime;
- tip pooling and discounting;
- payment for sleep time; and
- any other relevant items that members of the public suggest should be considered in a proposed regulation.
A copy of all materials relating to the proposal may be obtained at the workshop or by contacting the Office of the Labor Commissioner at (702) 486-2650. The current regulations may be viewed by accessing this site: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-608.html
In addition to the Workshops, comments and proposed language may be submitted to the Labor Commissioner via the e-mail link on the Labor Commissioner's website:
KZA Employer Report articles are for general information only; they are not intended and should not be construed to be legal advice. Reading or replying to such articles does not establish an attorney-client relationship. In addition, because the subject matters and applicable laws discussed in Employer Report articles are often in a state of change and not always applicable to every type of business entity or organization, readers should consult with counsel before making decisions based on the same.


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At Dazzling Décor we celebrate style, and can't wait for you to come in so we can help you find or add to yours! We are passionate about home décor, and if you are too, then you will love Dazzling Décor. Where you live says just as much about you and your style as your clothes, and we carry an impressive collection of home décor items so you can shape your home to fit you.
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If there's one myth the merch industry managed to dispel in 2002, it's that licensees and retailers have lost all faith in event films. Last year's crop of blockbusters – Spider-Man, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – proved that when licensors rein in expectations and manage programs realistically, a healthy bottom line for all partners is not only achievable, but probable.
'After the dark age of Episode I, licensees and retailers lost confidence in feature films,' says Nick Austin, CEO and co-founder of Vivid Imaginations, U.K. distributor of Toy Biz's Spider-Man toy line. 'It's taken a long time for people to realize that it wasn't the blockbuster movie concept that was wrong; often it was the movie itself and its merchandising strategy. Now, movie merchandising has recovered its integrity as a business proposition.'
But is that enough to convince licensees and retailers to take larger positions on feature films? The short answer is no. Four years in film merch darkness have cast a far more realistic light on the level of opportunity and return even the biggest blockbusters can offer.
'About five or six years ago, retailers felt that they would be missing out if they weren't supporting everything,' says Tim Rothwell, senior VP of marketing and merchandising for Universal Studios Consumer Products Group. 'That made for a free-for-all environment in which retailers couldn't put the appropriate amount of focus on the event that would drive business at the time. I think they have become wiser – as have the studios.'
Jay Foreman, president of U.S. toy manufacturer Play Along, concurs: 'Retailers are playing feature films with feature space. The feeling is that if the movie is good enough, they'll be able to chase it; and if it's a potential franchise, they'll be able to catch up the second year if they went a bit short at first. Better to go short and be clean, than to go too long and be stuck.'
As a licensee, Foreman assesses opportunities by keeping in mind the difference between a film that delivers at the box office and one that delivers merch sales. While not mutually exclusive, the two are very different. 'I think Monsters, Inc. and Shrek are perfect examples of properties that delivered great films and huge box office numbers [US$256 million and US$267 million respectively] but just didn't drive product,' says Foreman. 'Studios need to understand that just throwing money at promoting a film is not enough. They have to think about all of the angles of the movie that are going to help make it merchandisable.'
The current consensus is that films based on proven properties have the best chance of merch success. And while it's not a constant the industry can rely on, with Spider-Man, Sony and Marvel proved that film and classic merch programs can not only co-exist but complement one another.
Play Along, a toy partner on Universal's holiday 2003 pic Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, is looking to strike a similar balance by mixing film product with classic Cat merch, such as packaging book-based plush with a read-along storybook illustrated with images from the film. 'We're going to be gearing, designing and styling the line more closely to the classic look so that as the merchandise starts to hit, the consumer recognizes the product – while tying into all of the promotion around the film at the same time,' says Foreman. The toys will incorporate a lot of 'try me' features to get consumers to interact with them. 'We're working with retailers to ensure that we have a feature location so that it's easy for consumers to spot the merchandise and see a demo.'
And while licensors and licensees industry-wide could raise expectations and royalty rates in light of recent hits, most say that generally will not happen. After all, many viewed Spider-Man as a can't-miss, but Sony kept its royalty rates and guarantees in check. 'I've never been a guarantee-driven manager,' says SPCP executive VP Al Ovadia. 'It's about the right partner with the right product and distribution. We'd rather work with the top companies with a lesser guarantee than a secondary or tertiary company that was willing to step up to a target guarantee. If your partner is well-positioned, manufactures domestically and can respond faster to demand, you will more than make up for that variance with real sales.'
And even though it could, Sony is not being 'absurd in the guarantee structure for the Spider-Man sequel because the first film was so successful,' claims Ovadia. 'We use licensees' success with the first movie as a barometer for where we should begin discussions, but if you want to continue to have the right partners, you don't want to price them out of the market.'
Licensors and licensees also agree that royalty rates should remain at reasonable levels in the foreseeable future. 'Nobody can go out and ask for 16% to 20% royalties,' says Play Along's Foreman. 'First of all, it's not realistic because it puts too much pressure on the licensee and too much pricing pressure on the line. And nobody can promise a winner.' Foreman and others believe that royalties will fall in the 8% to 12% range, with 14% as a maximum.
Steve Manners, managing director of Copyright Promotions Licensing Group in the U.K., believes the industry will begin to see more of a stepped royalty system – starting the licensee off at a certain level and raising the royalty a bit once the licensee has achieved its guarantee. 'You can't push the royalty rate too hard on something like the clothing area, which is completely dictated by the price points at which the retailer will actually sell the product,' says Manners. 'If you want better product, you've got to be flexible on royalties – otherwise the manufacturer doesn't have the margin to produce interesting product.'
It could also scare away potential partners. 'Four or five years ago, licensees felt they had to sign on for the big properties even if they were paying more than they thought they should,' says Manners. 'Now, if it gets too rich for them and they feel like you're being too aggressive, they will walk away.'
Instead of putting pressure on royalties and guarantees, licensees feel that studios will be looking for more promo power: Will the licensee go on TV? Will they purchase or organize feature space at retail? How will they promote the line? 'Studios are going to be more concerned with making sure the line gets the proper presence and promotional push than they will be about getting those two or four extra royalty points they looked for in the past,' says Foreman.
The take-away lesson from the 2002 film merch boom is that licensees and retailers have reason to stay in the feature game. Advises Foreman: 'Even though the recent successes have been more action-oriented, there's no doubt that a studio like Disney or DreamWorks is going to come out with another Toy Story or The Lion King in the next couple of years. And no one is going to want to miss that opportunity.'


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On Sunday, June 11, 2017, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management hosts an Alumni & Friends Event in Baltimore. In cozy atmosphere at the harbor of the east coast metropolis former students who are currently in the US can meet and exchange views. Dr Heike Brost, Head of Degree Programmes & Executive Education as well as member of the Executive Board at Frankfurt School, will be in Baltimore. Together with the MBA in International Healthcare Management she organises the event.
FS Alumni & Friends Event in Baltimore
11 June 2017, 7 pm
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I was not going to blog about the so-called
pornographic artist-ical photos Autonomous Government of Extremadura (PSOE) has paid for. But seeing the critics that Catholic, who have protested about them, are being made, I have to write a few lines.
Yes, I was a critic of Muslims who considered normal to kill, menace and even maim to the editor and cartoonists who had insulted Islam by portraiting Mohammed in a rather not charming way. But, milords, IT WAS A PRIVATE PAPER.
The difference here is HUGE. The most insulting cartoon was one of Mohammed portraited with a bomb as a turbant, but it is true that Mohammed was a warrior who killed people with swords. So, if he would have lived now, he would have used bombs, so it's not very insulting.
But Virgin Mary did not masturbate Jesus Christ or Christ was a pedophile, nor can it be extracted from any part of the Gospel. Anyway, much more than the obvious pornographic considerations (and of really bad taste, and can something be called art if it's of bad taste, if art is beauty's portrait?), this is a work who has been sponsored by a PUBLIC institution, with the MONEY OF ALL TAXPAYERS, even the ones who ARE CHRISTIAN. Because, lately it looks like as if the other Christians do not get appalled by this kind of crap, made only by the author to get attention. Well, it really has to be hard to be so old and to be doing things like this to obtain glory in pornographic art.
Here, no one is demanding to kill the artist, just not to be sponsored by public money.
If not, all pornography should be banned, and no one is asking for that [or at least not me, even if pornographic magazines/videos/.... would be totally broke if they rely on me to buy them :D]. But in a free state, people should be allowed to buy whatever they want, either it's wrong or bad, except when it's a crime. And I really think that pornography sex is no more that the result of a prêt-a-porter and bad-tasteful attitude that is not contributing to make this world better at all. Things that really last (valor, honor, goodness, real love, etc) are not even considered -and normal people, like any one of us, should be blamed for nor stand for them- or considered as stupid considerations or of really unmodern taste. But that is MY own thinking and I am not the only one in this world.
Oh, and by the way, if these photos were shown in a private gallery, with the sponsorship of the Generalitat de Valencia (PP), I will critic PP by the same reasoning. These days looks like the only basis to defend PSOE attitudes is to say "you did it much more times and graver". Spanish political climate reminds me to the primary schools when little children accused the others of having done the same or even more wrong, not to be punished.
Lastly, Zapatero said, when meeting Turkish Erdogan, that people should have respect for another people's religion, about the cartoons. Well, I hope he will say something about this, but as Christian extremists are not supported by the normal Christian believer and what is more, the doctrine of love for all people even your enemy, is the basis, I think we are going to wait sat in a very comfortable chair. Though, of course, they are trying to raise those extremists continuosly but, at least for now, with very few success (thank GOD).
CONCLUSION: Each one in his/her house can do whatever they want. BUT NOT WITH MY MONEY. OR EVEN WORST: WITHOUT ASKING ME FIRST WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE MY MONEY FOR...
Related news:
Sugiero: Filed a complaint against the photographer.
Extremadura Automous Community President, Socialist Rodríguez Ibarra, ask for forgiveness to "all the people who could have been offended by the pornographic photos of Jesus Christ and the Virgin". But adds "Politicians do not have to like artistic expressions"... Hmm, of course, they are not paying them.... [Now, ask the author for the money and then pay him with your own purse]
He has also declared that "no one wanted to offend the Catholic Church". Hmm, must not have read what the author-pornographic artist has said: "they are a critic to the Catholic Church with no intention of offending" (¡!) or "Other religions do not affect me, are not a part of my culture. I am not going to attack something I do not know. I have felt attacked by some things, by the double standard, and many other things that I am not going to tell you now". In the era of Internet, of global communication, of world travels, an artist say there are things he does not know... So there are no cojones aren't there? Ooh, I am so frightened by people who would attack me, I just do not want to even know of their existence... And he talks of double standards. Chicken. In another time, this man would have been the first going to have communion...
Juan Carlos Girauta en Libertad Digital: Ni Dios: "What is worst here, is the sponsoring".
Also in El Blog de Martha Colmenares and Desde El Exilio.
Nota: Todos los links están en español. El resumen de lo que digo es: a mí estas fotos pseudo-artístico pornográficas me parecen un deseo de su autor de ser conocido. Y de un mal gusto espantoso. Y soy católica convencida y me encanta ir de museos y admirar obras artísticas. Ahora bien, a riesgo de que alguien se lleve las manos a la cabeza y una vez vistas a mí no me escandaliza nada: a mí simplemente me parecen soeces y que, si este hombre a su edad, ha tenido que recurrir a esto para ser conocido, tiene muchos problemas.
En cuanto a la comparación con las caricaturas de Mahoma, es clara: mientras que las caricaturas habían sido pagadas por un periódico privado (y, por tanto, podías dejar de comprarlo si no te gustaban) estas fotos han sido pagadas por un ente público, sin permiso de los ciudadanos, ciudadanos que, en una parte importante son cristianos -no sólo católicos, me da que los protestantes tampoco bailan de alegría al ver a Cristo masturbado por la Virgen [en una Piedad curiosa, porque si el Cristo en la Piedad está muerto, hmm, ... me da que sentiría poco] o a un Cristo pedófilo-.
Además, mientras que Mahoma sí fue un soldado que asesinó/mató a personas con sus propias armas, esta clase de actividad sexual no viene ni puede extraerse de los Evangelios.
Así que Ibarra, menos pedir perdón, y devuelvan ustedes el dinero -póngalo de su bolsillo- y me da igual que a ustedes no les gustara esa "expresión artística": el problema es que apartaron dinero de otros fines más legítimos y necesarios -Extremadura no puede permitirse el lujo de desviar dinero de invertir en otras cuestiones básicas mucho más necesarias para su desarrollo- para pagar una obra ofensiva para buena parte de los extermeños. Que son los que les pagan a ustedes el sueldo...
Ahh, y por si no queda claro, si es cierto que el PP patrocinó una exposición de estas fotos en Valencia, me parece igual de mal.
Me da igual lo que cada uno haga en su casa: pero me gustaría que me preguntaran antes de usar mi dinero.
Aahhh, que el dinero público no es de nadie, Carmen Calvo dixit. Se me había olvidado eso...
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New Jersey Audubon is a privately supported, not-for profit, statewide membership organization. Founded in 1897, and one of the oldest independent Audubon societies.*
New Jersey Audubon fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic among New Jersey's citizens; protects New Jersey's birds, mammals, other animals, and plants, especially endangered and threatened species; and promotes preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats.
In order to achieve its purpose, New Jersey Audubon, through its Board of Directors, professional staff, members, and volunteers, endeavors to:
- Develop, encourage, and support sound conservation practices, programs, and legislation.
- Disseminate information on the natural environment through education programs, information services, and publications.
- Advance knowledge of New Jersey's flora and fauna, and their relationships to the habitats on which they depend, through field research.
- Acquire, establish, and maintain wildlife sanctuaries and educational centers.
New Jersey Audubon maintains stewardship of 34 sanctuaries and conducts its programs through seven staffed facilities.
The objectives of the Society are implemented by its professional staff under the leadership of its Executive Director and supervision of an elected, voluntary Board of Directors.
* New Jersey Audubon is an independent Audubon and is not a chapter of the National Audubon Society.
Executive Leadership
Eric Stiles
President and CEO
Kimberly Armenti
Vice President of Development and Communications
John Cecil
Vice President of Stewardship
Sudha Iyer
Vice President of Finance and Administration
David Mizrahi
Vice President of Research and Monitoring
Eileen Murphy
Vice President of Government Relations
Dale Rosselet
Vice President of Education
Joyce Fajnor
Executive Assistant and Director of Human Resources
New Jersey Audubon Board of Directors
ASHLEY D. REY, Board Chair
ALAN H. BERNSTEIN, Vice Chair
DANA POGORZELSKI, Treasurer
RICHARD KAUFFELD, Secretary
Joseph L. Basralian, Esq.
Charles M. Chapin, III
Dorothy Clair
James Gibson
David H. Hall, PhD
Ann Lawrence
Diane C. Louie, MD, MPH
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Elizabeth Wendy Wilkes
Philip H. Witt, PhD, ABPP
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Terrific Threes
We had another great week celebrating Dr. Seuss! On Tuesday, we read Green Eggs and Ham and made our own green eggs craft. Then on Thursday, we celebrated The Cat in the Hat, had a silly picture taken and colored a Thing. I am planning to order copies of the pictures and will send them home soon.
In religion, we learned that we can celebrate. We celebrate birthdays, and happy events. We show that we love God when we celebrate the wonderful things He gives us. I am so proud of all the kind acts that are being returned on your eggs! Hug your hearts!
We started learning about diamonds and sizes. We sorted diamonds pictures into two sets, big and little.
We also had a few special visitors on Thursday. Students from the second grade class came to read to us. What fun!
St. Patrick's Day Celebration:
The follwing people have signed up to bring something for our St. Patrick's Day celebration. Please send your items to school by March 14. Thank you for your help!
Baileigh May -- fruit or veggie treat
Cayden -- juice boxes
Jake -- paper plate and napkins
Madison -- sweet treat
Things in Threes
Fantastic Fours
We had another great week celebrating Dr. Seuss! On Monday, we read The Cat in the Hat and created new hats for Cat to wear. The children came in with some wacky hats on Wednesday and read we read The 500 Hats of Bartholemew Cubbins. We also finished our Cat projects. On Friday, we had our big celebration for Dr. Seuss birthday. Everyone looked great dressed as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. I have pictures below, and will order copes to send home soon. We studied a Scholastic Let's Find Out magazine to learn about Dr. Seuss and watched a video clip from Horton Hears a Who.
In religion, we are learning that God made flowers. How wonderful is God that he created flowers to give our world color and nice scents!
This week, we learned all about the letter O. We found 9 in our names, learned the O song, practiced identifying words that start like octopus with a fun sticker project, and learned how to write it. We also "met" St. Odelia. The children are doing great learning the sounds letters make and writing them on white boards and paper. Kiss your brains!
St. Patrick's Day Celebration:
The follwing people have signed up to bring something for our St. Patrick's Day celebration. Please send the items to school by March 15. Thank you for your help!
Hailey -- fruit or veggie treat
Julia -- juice boxes
Olivia -- paper plates and napkins
Liam -- sweet treat
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The laws governing personal injury claims are different in each state. In Vermont these regulations determine the type of damages a claimant can seek, the time in which a claimant can file, and how fault is assigned. It is advisable to consult a personal injury lawyer before filing your case. He or she will be able to help you navigate the complicated legal system.
Vermont is a "Comparable Fault State"
In the state of Vermont, a claimant can be partially responsible for his or her own injuries and still be awarded damages. However, if a claimant is more than 50 percent responsible for his or her own damages, they will not be able to receive damages.
It is important to understand however that the amount of compensation awarded in a claim is reduced in proportion to the claimant's level or degree of responsibility. In other words, if he or she is 15 percent responsible for their own injuries, then they will only receive 85 percent of the potential damages.
Potential Damages for Personal Injury in Vermont
A personal injury lawsuit in Vermont can include damages for financial losses as well as non-financial losses. The circumstances of your claim will determine which damages you should seek and how much compensation you may potentially receive. A Vermont personal injury attorney can advise you on the type and amount of damages to include in your lawsuit, given the details of the case and the state legal environment.
Financial losses include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, loss of future earnings ability, and the cost of household help.
Non-financial damages include pain and suffering that has occurred as a result of a claimant's injuries
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Vermont
In order to see compensation awarded for damages in your Vermont personal injury case, you'll need to file your lawsuit within a defined timeframe. Vermont's statute of limitations is three years beginning the moment you realize you have been injured.
In most cases, injuries are immediately apparent; however, there are instances in which injuries do not become apparent until long after the incident that caused them. If you realize you have suffered harm as a result of another party's negligence-- after the statute of limitations has expired, it is advisable to contact a personal injury attorney.


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The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: Rebellion and the Blasphemy of Empire
University of Washington Press, Jul 1, 2011 - History - 232 pages
Occupying much of imperial China's Yangzi River heartland and costing more than twenty million lives, the Taiping Rebellion (1851-64) was no ordinary peasant revolt. What most distinguished this dramatic upheaval from earlier rebellions were the spiritual beliefs of the rebels. The core of the Taiping faith focused on the belief that Shangdi, the high God of classical China, had chosen the Taiping leader, Hong Xiuquan, to establish his Heavenly Kingdom on Earth.
How were the Taiping rebels, professing this new creed, able to mount their rebellion and recruit multitudes of followers in their sweep through the empire? Thomas Reilly argues that the Taiping faith, although kindled by Protestant sources, developed into a dynamic new Chinese religion whose conception of its sovereign deity challenged the legitimacy of the Chinese empire. The Taiping rebels denounced the divine pretensions of the imperial title and the sacred character of the imperial office as blasphemous usurpations of Shangdi's title and position. In place of the imperial institution, the rebels called for restoration of the classical system of kingship. Previous rebellions had declared their contemporary dynasties corrupt and therefore in need of revival; the Taiping, by contrast, branded the entire imperial order blasphemous and in need of replacement.
In this study, Reilly emphasizes the Christian elements of the Taiping faith, showing how Protestant missionaries built on earlier Catholic efforts to translate Christianity into a Chinese idiom. Prior studies of the rebellion have failed to appreciate how Hong Xiuquan's interpretation of Christianity connected the Taiping faith to an imperial Chinese cultural and religious context. The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom shows how the Bible--in particular, a Chinese translation of the Old Testament--profoundly influenced Hong and his followers, leading them to understand the first three of the Ten Commandments as an indictment of the imperial order. The rebels thus sought to destroy imperial culture along with its institutions and Confucian underpinnings, all of which they regarded as blasphemous. Strongly iconoclastic, the Taiping followers smashed religious statues and imperially approved icons throughout the lands they conquered. By such actions the Taiping Rebellion transformed--at least for its followers but to some extent for all Chinese--how Chinese people thought about religion, the imperial title and office, and the entire traditional imperial and Confucian order.
This book makes a major contribution to the study of the Taiping Rebellion and to our understanding of the ideology of both the rebels and the traditional imperial order they opposed. It will appeal to scholars in the fields of Chinese history, religion, and culture and of Christian theology and church history.
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2 The Protestant Bible and the Birth of the Taiping Christian Movement
3 The Taiping Challenge to Empire
4 Worship and Witness in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
5 The Taiping Legacy and Missionary Christianity
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When Daniele Desiderio takes over as Palo Alto High's new girls volleyball coach this fall, he will bring with him some European flair and a wealth of experience from the professional indoor and beach volleyball circuit.
"I made my first official hire in my new position," said Jason Fung, Paly's new athletic director. "He (Desiderio) comes with high remarks and background and a pro career. I feel he has the experience and report with the kids."
Desiderio officially was hired on Tuesday. That news was broken to the new players attending an open gym at Paly on Thursday.
Originally from Catania, Italy, the 35-year-old Desiderio began playing professional volleyball at age 15. He was the second-youngest play ever to play in A1 Italy, twice winning the A1 Italian championship during his 13 years in the league.
He was both a member of the Italian Men's National Team for indoor (nine years) and beach volleyball (four years), winning the Italian Cup, the Champions League and twice the DCEV Top Teams Cup during his 20-year career as a player. He played in nine FIVB World Tour tournaments.
As a member of Italy's U19 team, he was the Most Valuable Player and Top Spiker of the 1997 FIVB Boys U19 Volleyball V World World Championships in Tehran, Iran.
As a coach, Desiderio has guided pro teams in Dubai plus Tuscan champion U17 and U19 squads.
After a very successful and decorated career, Desiderio now brings his expertise to the sand along with partner David McKienzie, a 2012 Olympian, at the SVB Academy in Mountain View. Desiderio also is a coach with the Mountain View Volleyball Club.
"All the parents who knew of him had high remarks of him," said Fung.
When asked why he coaches, Desiderio replied: "Very passionate on volleyball since very young, wish to share my long playing experience and inspire young players to achieve their goals."
Desiderio will have a short commute to coach the Paly girls, as he lives in Palo Alto with his wife, Olta, and son, Gabriele.
Desiderio replaces veteran Dave Winn, who won CIF Division I state titles in 2010 and '11. He left this summer to become the new head girls volleyball coach at Mountain View High.
"He (Desiderio) comes with a recommendation from Dave Winn," Fung said. "They coached together in club volleyball."