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Hello everyone,
A friend of mine is a pretty die-hard Christian (shock horror, both of his parents are missionaries/vicars) and he often posts little sayings of some kind or another on Facebook, which I usually ignore. However, today he posted something that really irritated me for some reason:
"The more I look at science, the more in awe of God I become."
And just to make that worse, one of his Christian friends commented "Boom" as if he had made some kind of infallible argument. Somehow, I feel as though nothing I say will make any difference because they must be incredibly deluded already to believe that God just "invented" science. Basically, this is the guy who thinks he's a "modern and intelligent" Christian by saying that things like Noah's Ark are "just stories and aren't meant to be taken seriously by Christians". But if that is true, then why take ANY of the Bible seriously and where does he draw the line between stories and (what he believes is) the truth?
In the past I asked him and his friend where the evidence was. He claimed science (yes, seriously) helped prove Christianity and that Christianity was about "opening yourself" to it and believing, and then you "feel God" or whatever. How do you argue with someone like that??
What do you all say to religious people (not necessarily just Christians) who claim that science is just an invention of God? Is there a specific way to argue with someone who twists everything to awkwardly suit modern day thinking?
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Sadly folks like this will use anything to justify/rationalize their crap. For a delusional, everything has been turned to a 'tool' to maintain the delusion.
Yeah, I've had that discussion. He came up with the age old "God invented evolution" story, which obviously fits in nicely if he says that the Bible isn't meant to be taken seriously. It's difficult to see where he draws the line, which is all the more ridiculous.
I wasn't called militant, but I was called close-minded and a different friend in the group who was Christian basically said that he didn't realise I was an atheist and that we "couldn't be friends any more". I laughed. How utterly pathetic. Figure I don't really need friends like that anyway so he did me a favour!
Yeah, you're right!
That one did come up in a debate once, yeah. I think his only reply was something incredibly vague and nonsensical. I think all of the replies on here are just cementing in my head the fact that he can't be argued with!
Seriously, why are you bothering with him - you know there have to be others out there who are more compatible --
With all due respect, it's as if you're saying, "I LIKE banging my head against a wall!!" Move on to someone with whom you have more in common, life's too short!
He's just a friend from university, and his religious views aside, he's actually one of the nicest, funniest people I know; a real pleasure to be around. As for the compatibility comment, I'm certainly not looking to get involved with him in that way, if that's what you mean (sorry if I've misunderstood you there though).
And it's not so much that "I like banging my head against a wall", it's more that I just don't understand the process that goes through his head when he's talking about proving his belief. I don't know how people like this process their thoughts. I'm almost more fascinated than anything else.
Natasha - RE: "As for the compatibility comment, I'm certainly not looking to get involved with him in that way, if that's what you mean"
Actually, I deliberately left it open - compatibility can mean many things - so you could fill in the blanks.
Ask him to list the steps in the scientific method, and if he gets them correct, ask him how they could be used to test his religious claims (the power of prayer, for example).
I have met people like that as well. I strongly suggest walking away.
There is no shame in avoiding a waste of time.
When I was getting married, the only way to get married by my wife's church was to become a member of it. I politely refused, so a very nice pastor went out of his way to convince his bosses to settle for bible study instead.
During this bible study, the pastor said a similar thing like your friend there. How science proves god. When I asked how, he said "well, god gave us everything, so he also gave us science. So whatever science does, it does it through god!"
At that point, rather than wasting my breath, and putting my wife's wedding wishes in jeopardy, I simply answered with "Hm" and left it at that.
Sometimes, it is better to walk away, especially if you know that the person will not listen to reason, or acknowledge evidence. If their beliefs are so deep seeded, that no amount of proof will change them, don't bother.
Sounds like the pastor who married you was similar to my friend in some ways. You must be very strong to put up with that on your wedding day!
Yeah, you have a point. I think he must be quite literally deluding himself on some level, perhaps without really realising it. With parents who are missionaries, there's obviously no wonder where he got his views from and why they are so deeply ingrained. I guess it's just difficult to understand how someone who is otherwise very grounded and smart doesn't even question his beliefs and thought processes!
Try this:
Ask the question, "Do you believe in Santa Claus?"
If they say "yes," end of argument.
If they say "No," ask why not.
WHATEVER answer they give, you simply turn it around and repeat it to them, substituting "God" for "Santa."
Of course, that won't affect THEIR beliefs (who cares?), but it should make crystal clear the unassailable logic of YOUR lack of belief, and why it would be absurd for you take seriously any of THEIR unsupported, child-like, faith nonsense.
Of course, if you are determined to get them to abandon their belief system (again, though, who cares?), you should approach it as you would when revealing to an 8 year old child that there isn't REALLY any Santa - that it was just a nice story for when they were children.
If you would like more suggestions for addressing delusional Christians, let me know; I've got a bunch of them that never fail to send J.W.'s and Mormons scurrying away in frustration Saturday mornings.


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In July I had posted a newspaper article about the death of Mari and Ole Finnestad's grandson, Otto Bert Knutson who died at a very young age due to a bizarre accident when he was struck in the head by a baseball.
This article appeared July 24, 1895 in the Rochelle Herald.
The second article appeared July 31, 1895, also in the Rochelle Herald, after Otto succumbed to his injuries.
The Norweigan cemetery near Lee that is mentioned is the Union Cemetery where many of our ancestors are buried, though I have not found any records to indicate that is where he was buried.
The Flagg Rochelle Public Library provided me a couple of more articles; unfortunately neither mentioned his siblings so I'm still missing one of Elizabeth (Finnestad) and Ole Andreas Knutson's children.
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It's easy to hold onto worn, mismatched bedding and towels, so a linen cupboard that is about to burst at the hinges is common in most households. If you're scared to tug at the pile of towels in case everything will come tumbling out, then it's time to makeover your linen cupboard. Follow these simple steps to whip your linen cupboard into shape.
Step #1 - Sort
Put on your ruthless hat and scrutinise those bath towels, sheets, blankets and quilt covers - are they really worth keeping? If it's too worn, grossly discoloured, or is more holy than the pope, then toss it! Now put the toss pile in a garbage bag to go to a charity bin - even really worn sheets can be used by charities to sell as rags to factories.
HOT TIP - Not everything has to live in your linen cupboard. For example table cloths might be better placed in a dining room side board cupboard and bath towels (if you have room) in a bathroom vanity cupboard. Likewise, kids' bed sheets might be better stored in their cupboard, or in one of their tall boy drawers.
Step #2 - Think in three's
Think about how often you wash and how many sets of sheets each member of your brood really needs. As a guide, try not to have more than three sets for each child. This means that while one set is in the wash, another is on the bed and the third is in the cupboard ready for midnight emergencies!
Use the three principal for bath towel sets too. Resist the temptation to hoard extra sets in case of emergencies, and whenever you get a new set of sheets or towels, give the old ones to the charity bin.
Step #3 - Organise
Now it's time to make sense of everything you've decided to keep...
First, divide linens into groups: bedding for each child, towels in sets, tablecloths, napkins etc.
Next separate summer from winter items, and daily linens from those for special occasions. The everyday and the current season should be stored at eye level, and the rest at the back or bottom of the cupboard.
HOT TIP - Store bulky items like blankets in the zippered bags in which they were purchased to keep them free of dust, or pack them in old pillowcases.
Step 4 - Label, label, label!
If you don't own a labeller, invest in one, it will change your life!
Label each linen cupboard shelf so if by some freak of nature, somebody else puts the washing away, they won't mess up your nicely ordered linen cupboard. Label not only the type of linen, but what bed or bathroom it belongs to e.g. - 'King fitted,' 'single sheets,' 'kids' bathroom,' 'summer blankets' etc.
Step #5 - Maintain order
Keep your linen cupboard fresh by making sure you follow this simple principle: Always use sheets and towels from the bottom of the pile and place freshly laundered ones on the top. This way, you're not reusing the same sheets over and over again and wearing them out, but are using all three sets an even amount. When you've finished ironing and folding linens, place them neatly in the piles you have created and labelled to keep your linen cupboard oh-so-neat!
HOT TIP - Linen needs breathing space. Fend off mould and mildew by airing your linen every three months, or placing an open container of baking soda in the cupboard to dispel moisture.
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My professional work experience is in the hotel industry. As the manager of a few different small properties I hired and trained a great deal of housekeepers. Some people may think that being a hotel "maid" is a simple job that anyone can do. This simply isn't true. Sure, almost anyone can TRY to clean a motel room but only the dedicated will succeed. From time to time I am given the opportunity to draw upon my past work knowledge to hire and train one of my husband's new employees. This task was much easier when I was still working because I had so many useful resources, not to mention that I did it regularly so it was very natural. Now things are more difficult.
As I was trying to recall the room cleaning processes required by my employees of the past I began to realize how useful these techniques would be for cleaning a personal home. Hotel chains requires their rooms to be cleaned in about 45 minutes for a large room with many amenities (such as a Hampton Inn) and about 25 minutes for a small room with few amenities (such as a Motel 6). Motel housekeepers are typically required to clean 10-15 rooms per day. How do they manage it? To be successful they must have a system.
Here is the daily cleaning checklist I gave to the housekeepers at the motels I managed. I believe we will be more successful on cleaning day if we have a plan. I know I don't have 15 bathrooms in my house but if a motel housekeeper can clean that many bathrooms in one day I should be able to clean my house from top to bottom in only a few hours.
1- 1- Clear out all trash and dirty linens (in a personal home changing linens on Laundry day makes for one less thing to do on cleaning day).
2- 2- Clean the bathroom:
a. Spray the shower walls and the bath tub with a mild disinfectant spray. Wipe with a clean DRY rag (never use water to clean a bathroom - except the INSIDE of the toilet- !).
b. Use a toilet bowl disinfectant to clean the inside of the toilet, especially underneath the rim. (I prefer to use a rag and scrub with my -gloved- hand, toilet brushes gross me out!)
c. Spray the entire exterior of the toilet with disinfectant, including the pedestal connecting to the floor. Wipe with a clean DRY rag.
d. Spray the counter top and sink with a disinfectant spray. Wipe with a clean DRY rag.
e. Clean mirrors, sink faucets and bathtub faucets with window cleaner.
f. Mop floor, being careful to remove all hair.
i. General instructions: use a clean rag for each section of the bathroom.
ii. Never use water except on the inside of the toilet.
iii. Keep all dirty rags wrapped tightly to prevent hair from falling out.
3- 3- Dust furniture
4- 4- Make Beds
5- 5- Vacuum yourself out of the room.
The key to cleaning your house as if it was a hotel is to have all the "stuff" put away. That means all toys, clothes, junk mail, shoes, and clutter. Hotel maids aren't required to clean around stuff and neither should you. Our houses should be junk free for a few hours at least once a week.
I am also a large supporter of having someone help you with the dirty work, especially the floors and bathrooms. Many people assume it must cost a fortune to hire someone to come into your home to help, but if you keep your eyes peeled you can find someone to help you for 10-15 dollars per hour. Unless you have a monstrous house with 7 or 8 bathrooms you should need only 2-3 hours of help every other week. That is between $40 and $90 per month, a small expense when you take into consideration the increase to the value of your house. Bathroom fixtures will last a life time if they are cleaned regularly, however they may need to be replaced after only 5 – 10 years if they are not properly taken care of.
I realize for some people this may be an expense that simply does not fit into their budget. That's okay! I suggest finding a friend who feels the same way you do who would be willing to swap a few hours of work each week. On the first and third week of the month spend 2 hours cleaning one house; on the second and fourth week of the month spend 2 hours cleaning the other house. Work is always more fun with a friend and you will get twice as much done. Just knowing you have a friend coming over to help will force you to de-clutter so the rooms and bathrooms can be cleaned like a hotel. Focus on cleaning the bathrooms, the floors, and doing a quick surface dust.
The average size of a house in the United States is 2330 square feet with 2 ½ bathrooms. The average hotel room is 450 square feet and most housekeepers are required to clean about 12 rooms per day. That means they are cleaning 5400 square feet of floor space, 12 bathrooms, and making 12-24 beds all in about 6 hours. This seems like an incredible work load but they manage it because of a few very important issues:
1- The bathrooms are cleaned REGULARLY (daily at a busy property) which means there is rarely any heavy build up on the plumbing fixtures.
2- They aren't working around clutter, toys, trash, food, etc. There is nothing to 'put away', if there does happen to be some food or trash in the room they throw it out.
3- They have a system that includes a logical path of travel throughout the space and they do NOT clean with water.
A clean house is like an organized house; a CONSTANT work in progress. My house is nowhere near as clean as it could be (I once had a housekeeper tell me, "everywhere I look everything is just SO dirty!!"). But I do dedicate my Tuesdays to making it clean and I have a cleaning schedule (click HERE to see the schedule I have hanging on my broom closet door) that works well for me and my life. I figure one day the kids will be smart enough to use a door knob instead of the glass and their aim to the toilet will improve (or they will learn to sit down!). And perhaps they won't continue to eat ketchup with every meal or wear their muddy boots in the house. Until then I will do my best to provide a comfortable place for my family to live. I challenge you to do the same! I firmly believe this is something we can all do to drastically increase our value of lives.
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I HIGHLY recommend the Norwex window polishing cloth. This works so awesome for windows and mirrors, along with the antibac cloth, which gets rid of 99.9% of the bacteria. The polishing cloth gives you a streak free shine, and it's so easy, and very green! I am not affiliated with Norwex, nor do I sell it. I just believe in that product!
I prefer to use my hubby's old boxer shorts. They don't leave lint and are good for buffing away any streaks...just make sure to wash them lol
Do you have any tips for cleaning my husbands beard clippings off if the counter? I'm tired of trying to wipe it all up, or try to wipe it to the floor to sweep it up. Thank you.
I agree that he should clean it up himself but if you end up cleaning it up, just hold your wastebasket to the edge of the counter and use a rag to wipe the mess into a little pile and into the wastebasket. Five second solution!
Have your husband place a towel over the sink, and then shave. After he is done, let him shake the towell outside or into big trashcan.
wait until they are dry and just vacuum them up. In our buisness I teach all my employee's to vac all hair from tubs, showers, counters, etc (as long as it is dry). Why wipe it up and spread it everywhere if you don't have to.
Quote of the day: Our houses should be junk free for a few hours at least once a week
I'm putting that on my FaceBook, with a link back here of course!
I stumbled across your page via Pinterest. I had my own house cleaning business for several years. I was curious to see what you had to say and see if I was "doing it right" (I don't consider myself a professional by any means, or maybe I just harbor some insecurities). And looky here - I WAS doing it right! Your post just made my day! Thanks for the validation!
I'm interested in cleaning with no water for my kitchen tile floor but I feel as if I need to keep rinsing my microfiber rag with hot water to rinse the dirt but then again that would be cleaning with water even though I don't use a bucket of water nor a sponge because I know how disgusting sponges are for bacteria. I mist some disinfectant and wipe but wouldn't I be speading dirt if I didn't rinse???!!!
Just a question about the order. You say you clean the counter top and fixtures and then the mirrors. Every time I spray the mirrors the spray lands on the countertops and the fixtures. Wouldn't it be better to clean the mirror then the countertops and fixtures?
Just a question about the order. You say you clean the counter top and fixtures and then the mirrors. Every time I spray the mirrors the spray lands on the countertops and the fixtures. Wouldn't it be better to clean the mirror then the countertops and fixtures?
I keep a container of diaper wipes in each bathroom to quickly whisk away all the stray hairs before I clean the counters. I learned this from Don Aslett. He also sells some effective yet inexpensive disinfectant concentrates. Then for the mirrors, I use the purple microfiber rags from The Flylady. These amazing cloths clean mirrors perfectly, quickly, and without streaks. I actually use them all over the house. They're that good! Just follow her directions and never use fabric softener on them. They make cleaning the bathrooms much faster and easier. And no, I'm not associated with either of them. I'm just a very busy mom. :)
I totally agree with you about getting help every other week. I have had a lady come in every two weeks for 10 years now. She is amazing, and makes my life a joy! I am a working mother with two very active children, and I can either spend my weekends cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping, or I can spend time at games, Girl Scout functions, and plays. I do clean, I do all my own laundry (including ironing), and all of my own cooking (we rarely eat out). But, with that little extra help (for under $60) every two weeks, my life is that much more rewarding.
Silly questions, but what type of rags do you use? Papertowels or cloth? If cloth, do you dispose of them or throw them in the washing machine?
Love your tips!! Do you have any specific suggestions for cleaning a kitchen? I would love to read anything you got!
Great tips! I have to admit, your schedule made me smile - reminded me of the old adage housewives lived by:
Monday: Wash Day
Tuesday: Ironing Day
Wednesday: Sewing Day
Thursday: Market Day
Friday: Cleaning Day
Saturday: Baking Day
Sunday: Day of Rest
I'm off to clean something now.....
Just recently, I too have discovered that cleaning goes much easier if not using water. And there aren't any streaks or water spots. I use Method Multi-Purpose Cleaner (lavender scent) and paper towels. I had been using those Lysol cleaning wipes, but realized that it's cheaper to use a spray and paper towels. I will try to use rags and see how that compares, certainly would be even cheaper!
Just wondering how you would recommend cleaning hard wood floors that get lots of traffic and need more than a dry mop treatment. Thanks for your tips!
Doesn't all that cleaner build-up over time? Also, I have noticed it starts to break-down the finish on my toilet seat. Any suggestions?
Love this post, thankyou. I can actually see me getting through it in a day, too! We have a weekly routine at our place too, with two under three and one more on the way, we need it. Our cleaning day is Thursday - it might be half-Thursday now! Love your ideas, thankyou.
What part vinegar and water do you use on your hardwoods when you mop? Do you use this on tile floors in the bathroom too? The majority of my house (kitchen, hallways and living room) are hardwood (not real wood) and my bathrooms are tile and then the bedrooms are carpet....I am out sick from surgery but anxious to try these cleaning tips and can't wait to hear more...especially about cleaning the kitchen. Thanks for the info!
I am intrigued by the idea of using no water, and I'm ALWAYS game for something that makes cleaning quicker and easier. However, I can't help but wonder if it's safe to only wipe disinfectant off with a dry rag. I have a toddler and a small dog and I worry that not rinsing surfaces off with water will expose them to harmful chemicals. I'm probably just being paranoid!
I love your suggestions...thank you so much for sharing! I am a working mom of 2 with another on the way. The scheduling has always been difficult for me. We are all so tired when we get home there is hardly time for homework, reading and dinner, baths and bed time routines.And the weekends are filled with soccer, church and rest. Any suggestions on a schedule for working moms? Thanks for your thoughts and tips!
I find that my kids old burp cloths make wonderful cleaning rags. They are durable, washable and super absorbent. My kids are now 9 and 7 years old and so they have seen a lot of years and still hold up.
I really enjoyed your blog and I think I will follow you. You sense of humor and logic are both spot on!
I noticed you mentioned you get all your products through commercial channels. I work in a small company that decided to hire someone on to clean vs. hiring a company in order to reduce the cost. I have been managing her, and the owners have asked me to work towards sending her out to clean as a side business. I have been wanting to find commercial products, but have been out of ideas as far as where to start. I was wondering if you had any advice you could share with me, or some referrals for where to buy. That would be MUCH appreciated! :)
I love the work your way out of a room and dry cloth cleaning is so smart. I was clicking on the link and awhile ago it worked and now it does not. http://online.waxie.com/storefrontB2CWEB/simplesearch.do?action=process_...
Are you having the same problem?
I just started cleaning houses today to earn some money. The lady made a BIG deal out of wiping down her showers so I started with my vacuum and did all the baseboards, all the shelving, the windowsill, and the floor. I also vacuumed the large sunken tub because it was dusty--she can't use it at all. Then I cleaned the toilet--Lysol wipes over the entire outside plus the seat, then dumped cleaner inside and scrubbed with brush. THen the tub and the shower I cleaned with a bucket of hot water and cleaner--then squee-geed it, then wiped it all down with a chamois cloth because she had made such a big deal out of wiping it down. This meant I touched the tub and the shower stall three separate times!!! Plus there was another shower stall in the second bathroom. Again touched three separate times!
I am so totally changing to spray and a dry cloth--the dollar stores sell microfiber cloths and I am stocking up! The two bathrooms took me nearly an hour and a half today to do it her way--I think I would have been faster doing it without all the wiping-down but that's what she wanted. Next time--spray and a cloth, same with the floor. I wiped down both baths and the kitchen on my hands and knees--no thanks!!!
I ALSO found you via Pinterest, and I love your ideas! Just wanted to say thank you as I almost feel like I need a refresher course on how to be efficient. I have a 2 year old and we just actually got rid of our "help" as in this economy, we had to cut somehting and she ended up being the first to go... =0( I'll be using some of your no water tips this weekend to see how it goes!
How many clean, dry rags are used total in one day? It seems that every surface cleaned uses a new rag. Do I understand correctly that you only clean 1 day a week...Friday? Thanks!
Just cleaned your way with no water and rags! But now, I have hair filled, solution soaked, and germie rags. How do you clean your rags to use for your next cleaning day? Do you just throw them in the wash as their own load with hot water and detergent? I know some people soak their cleaning rags in a bucket with bleach before they take a trip to the wash. Just curious about your routine!
How do you get the rag you use inside the toilet clean. ? I always use an old washcloth that I don't want anymore , and the last step is to throw the rag away.
I'm fascinated by this whole no water cleaning idea, my only concern is cleaner residue left on surfaces, especially the bath tub. I have babies and toddlers and I worry that without rinsing the tub the next time I fill it for their bath they'll be sitting in water with cleanser in it. Would you recommend rinsing with babies or does the dry rag really get it all off?


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You know that pressure point in the hand, in the fleshy part between the thumb and index finger? You know -- the one you can press when someone grabs your throat.
Well I was supposed to go fishing today, but last night I decided to try to fix one of my fishing reels (a cheap one). I was using a small Phillips screwdriver, and I needed to press a little hard on a stubborn screw, and bam -- I've got the screwdriver about one inch into my hand, right in that pressure point! It was a very clean puncture wound, with hardly any blood and not that much pain, at first.
A couple of hours later, after I got a Tetanus shot and some antibiotics at a nearby, crowded Emergency Room, I was contemplating the wound. It was right in/on the pressure point.
I can say one thing for sure. I don't think I could have made a very effective fist that night. Even now, a day later, my grip is weaker than normal. There isn't much paint -- a little dull ache -- but my grip is certainly weaker right now.
I imagine that in a fight, if your hand was stabbed or a finger or two were broken or bitten off, you would probably have a hard time using that hand.
As for pain at the pressure point, pain is a relative thing. If you take a regular person and apply pressure to that point or others, they will probably wince and say that it hurts a lot. In the heat of a fight, however, such pain might not seem so great. An attacker who is breaking the law and may well be on drugs or drunk, might not feel the pain at all. But if you broke his arm, that would cause mechanical damage -- even if he did not feel the pain.
A trained fighter or martial artist, can probably disconnect from most pain.
Anyway, I did not go fishing today and will not go tomorrow. It is not because I couldn't use my hand -- it is because I don't want to get shrimp, squid, or fish guts in the wound. I would rather let it heal. But here is a photo of a little papio I caught last week. Click to make it bigger. It is probably thinking, "That's what you get for hooking me!" I did release it safely, and see, I even put it on a wet towel when I took the photo so it would not get scratched on the rough rocks.
Man, it is not a good feeling to pull an inch of screwdriver out of your hand. I will be more careful next time.
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My brother picked everyone up from the airport and shuttled us back to his home in San Clemente. Meanwhile, back at the house, Tejal was preparing a feast.
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|Youngest child with his elixir.
The following morning we ate breakfast and headed out to the beach.
Lunch involved one of California's finest eateries - In-N-Out.
Lunch also included a stationary running Russ. He's all the rage these days.
That night we loaded the Christmas tree into Evan's truck and headed for the beach for a bonfire. Best idea ever.
The next day brought an Evan-inspired breakfast. Bacon and eggs fancy-style.
And then we shot guns! Evan possess a couple military grade hand guns which we fired a nearby shooting range. After I overcame my initial I'm-going-to-kill-someone-if-I-even-look-at-the-gun-wrong feelings, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Evan was a very knowledgeable and thorough teacher.
Our last day in California included a group beach shot and dinner at one of Evan and Tejal's favorite restaurants. We attempted a "jump-shot" more times than I'm comfortable admitting, but alas, to no avail.
|Stationary family photo. We attempted a "jump-shot" more times than I'd like to admit, but alas, to no avail. Sorry, Mom.
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|Men with food. Note the various levels of facial intensity.
Was so wonderful to spend quality time with my brothers, sister and parents. I wish we did not live thousands of miles from each other!


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Looks like we may actually hear more about Max Payne 3 soon, as Rockstar reminded us of Max's existence this morning with a simple tweet: "He's coming."
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Is It A First Amendment Violation To Get Pulled Over For Flashing Your Lights To Warn Others Of Cops?
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"Campbell's lawyer, J. Marc Jones, claims his client's First Amendment right to free speech was violated. "The flashing of lights to communicate with another driver is clearly speech," he said.The effort is actually a class action on behalf of others who have also been pulled over under such circumstances. It certainly does raise an interesting question in terms of what constitutes "speech" under the First Amendment.


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Tonight on FUV Live, I chat with Nick Cave about his 15th full length album with The Bad Seeds. The record is called, Push The Sky Away & according to Nick, the record has Grinderman fingerprints all over it, even though it sounds very different from the albums he released under the Grinderman moniker.
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Many countries in Africa boast teeming wildlife and gorgeous scenery, but few, if any, can claim such limitless horizons; such untamed wilderness; such a pleasant climate; so few people (fewer than two per square mile); the oldest desert in the world; a wild, beautiful coastline; one of Africa's greatest game parks; plus—and this is a big bonus—a well-developed infrastructure and tourist facilities that are among the best in Africa. Welcome to Namibia.
A former German colony, South West Africa, as it was then known, was a pawn in the power games of European politics. Although the Portuguese navigators were the first Europeans to arrive, in 1485, they quickly abandoned the desolate and dangerous Atlantic shores of the "Coast of Death," as they called it. By the late 1700s British, French, and American whalers were using the deepwater ports of Lüderitz and Walvis (Whalefish) Bay, which the Dutch, now settled in the Cape, then claimed as their own. A few years later, after France invaded Holland, England seized the opportunity to claim the territory, together with the Cape Colony. Then it became Germany's turn to throw its hat into the ring. In the wake of its early missionaries and traders, Germany claimed the entire country as a colony in 1884, only to surrender it to the South African forces fighting on the Allied side during World War I. South Africa was given a League of Nations mandate to administer the territory after the war, and despite a 1978 UN resolution to revoke that mandate, South Africa held on to Namibia for 10 years. A bitter and bloody bush war with SWAPO (South West African People's Organization) freedom fighters raged until Namibia finally won its independence on March 21, 1990, after 106 years of foreign rule. Although most of the earlier colonial influences have now vanished, everywhere you go in Namibia today you'll find traces of the German past—forts and castles, place names, cuisine, and even German efficiency.
Often called the "Land God Made in Anger" because of its stark landscapes, untamed wilderness, harsh environment, and rare beauty, Namibia was carved out by the forces of nature. The same continuous geological movements produced not only spectacular beauty but also considerable mineral wealth: alluvial diamonds, uranium, gold, lead, zinc, silver, copper, tungsten, and tin—still the cornerstone of Namibia's economy. In addition it is also a significant resource of semi-precious stones (tourmaline, citrine, amethyst, topaz and aquamarine) and mineral specimens to buyers and collectors alike. Humans have lived here for thousands of years; the San (Bushmen) are the earliest known residents, although their hunting-gathering way of life is now almost extinct. Today most Namibians work in agriculture, from subsistence farms to huge cattle ranches and game farms.
Namibia prides itself on its conservation policies and vision. In many conservation areas, local communities, the wildlife, and the environment have been successfully integrated. Wilderness Damaraland Camp, for example, is an internationally acclaimed role model in linking tourism with community development projects. Hunting, a controversial issue for many people, is carefully controlled so that the impact on the environment is minimal and the revenue earned is substantial and can often be ploughed back into sustainable conservation.


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Maintenance Report Shows Radiation Levels On Some TSA Scanners 10 Times Higher Than Promised
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But, really, the issue goes beyond that. If it's so easy to make "math mistakes," how do we know that the original "lower" reports from these machines was accurate? Assuming these readings were accurate, how long were these machines operating at 10x the radiation levels? How easy was it for the radiation levels to get so high? How will the TSA prevent it from happening again? Honestly, though, the people who should be most upset are the TSA workers who run these machines. It makes you wonder how much radiation they're being exposed to on a daily basis.


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Great Kitchens: Mediterranean Magic
Plenty of remodel tales have dismal beginnings, with descriptions of dark, dank or cramped spaces. But for Kari McIntosh (Kari McIntosh Design) and her husband, the first lines of their renovation narrative read more like a romance novel than a horror story.
"When we first set foot inside the house, we fell in love," she says of the 1930s era Mediterranean dwelling on the San Francisco Peninsula. "We loved the beams and the graceful windows. Remodeling in a way to preserve the style was a no brainer."
Given how appliances have evolved over the last several years, keeping the classic lines of a home is always a challenge in the kitchen. But McIntosh was determined to retain the charm and style that drew her family to the home in the first place. To design for the here-and-now, she looked at the past. "One of the things we loved about the house were the dark ceiling beams with a green-and-orange stenciled pattern," she says. "I brought those colors into the kitchen." Thus, her upper cabinets are a dark oak and the lower cabinets are painted a light green.
The fine points of the cabinetry also give a nod to the past, with turned spindle-like details at the corners that mimic furniture. "In the old days, there would not have been cabinets like this," McIntosh says. "They would have had pieces of furniture, and we gave the cabinets that look." In addition, the wrought iron handles speak to the home's curving metal staircase.
Of course, this house is a for a modern family, so items like a large, stainless steel refrigerator and microwave are present. They are knit into the program by an elegant La Cornue range that uses both stainless steel and copper finishes.
But perhaps her boldest design decision was to leave in existing elements. Though contractors tried to dissuade her, she insisted on keeping the brick chimney flue in this room. "We like the brick, and we felt it honored the history of the home," she says. To add a layer of functionality, she installed rows of pot racks on it.
In the age of super-size kitchens, many a breakfast room has been swallowed during a renovation. But McIntosh decided to preserve and freshen up the small eating space adjacent to her cooking space. "It has become the heart of our home," she says. "This is where we gather as a family to eat breakfast and dinner. It's a much different experience than lining up at a kitchen counter—we are actually looking at each other."


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Fox's Oliver North Pushes Long-Debunked WMD Conspiracy Theory To Justify The Iraq War
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Fox News host Oliver North revived the discredited claim that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction to justify the American-led invasion of that country 10 years ago.
During an America's Newsroom segment on the 10-year anniversary of the Iraq war, North explained why he thought the war was "worth it," saying: "We got rid of a brutal despot who used chemical and biological weapons against his own people. Weapons of mass destruction that he probably exported to Sudan before we got there."
The claim that Iraq possessed WMD at the time of the invasion has been long debunked.
In 2004, the CIA's Iraq Survey Group (ISG) released a report that found that Iraq "ended the nuclear program in 1991 following the Gulf war. ISG found no evidence to suggest concerted efforts to restart the program." The report further stated, "While a small number of old, abandoned chemical munitions have been discovered, ISG judges that Iraq unilaterally destroyed its undeclared chemical weapons stockpile in 1991."
ISG also concluded that after 1995, Iraq "abandoned its existing [biological warfare] program in the belief that it constituted a potential embarrassment, whose discovery would undercut Baghdad's ability to reach its overarching goal of obtaining relief from UN sanctions." The report stated that Iraq appeared to have destroyed its undeclared stocks of biological warfare-related weapons in 1991 and 1992.
As for North's claim that WMD were transferred out of Iraq, intelligence officials have said they found no evidence that weapons or related equipment were moved. From the Associated Press:
[I]ntelligence and congressional officials say they have not seen any information -- never "a piece," said one -- indicating that WMD or significant amounts of components and equipment were transferred from Iraq to neighboring Syria, Jordan or elsewhere.
Last week, a congressional official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said suggestions that weapons or components were sent from Iraq were based on speculation stemming from uncorroborated information.
In an addendum to its report, ISG leader Charles Duelfer said it was "unlikely" that WMD material was moved out of Iraq. From The New York Times:
An addendum to the report by its author, Charles Duelfer, the C.I.A's senior weapons inspector, reached no firm conclusions about whether W.M.D-related material was shipped out of Iraq before the invasion.
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While lots of women love their flatiron, favor fancy updos or step out in headwraps, I wear pigtails. Yes, pigtails. And oh yeah, I'll be 40 in six months.
Now before ladies think my pigtail-wearing confession is some kind of 40-going-on-12 life issue, it's not. (Although I have been known to spontaneously hop on the children's duck ride outside of supermarkets, but I digress). Let me assure people that my pigtails don't sprout from the top of my head, a la my first day of kindergarten or as if I'm trying to get my NCIS Abby on. It's not about that so-called "sexy" wig-n-lollipop Halloween costume nonsense either. I just like 'em, plain and simple.
Nope, not the kind of pigtails I step out in.
This is more like it. I love Nicole's low pigtails. Feminine and cute.
So, how do I wear pigtails? Loose and low and (I think) cute. To me, they're feminine, adorable and have a sense of fun-loving spirit. Plus, with the right elastic band, my low pigtails can go from uber romantic to mod in a heartbeat.
Me, almost 40 and sporting low pigtails. I think they're fun.
From a convenience standpoint, they're a great way to keep wisps of hair off my face when I'm at the gym, cleaning the house or running from my car to the mall to get in on the latest shoe sale. Sure, ponytails do the same thing, but pigtails add an unexpected hairdo charm that I really enjoy.
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New Year's resolutions are on everyone's mind, and here at the White River Junction VA Medical Center, we like to look at the New Year as a chance to renew our pledge to provide the care our veterans have earned and deserve. As our veterans approach 2018 with the goal to remain healthy, become more active, quit smoking, learn how to cook healthfully, or just be more proactive about their health care, we would like to extend a hand and offer our help in setting them up for success.
We have staff ready to help find the care you qualify for in the community. We have nutrition services that can help you jump start your year on the right foot. Our comprehensive health care system encompasses services such as mental health, primary care, a wide range of specialty care services including pain management, as well as a host of "whole health" initiatives that are all here to help you take control of your health care.
If you are a veteran not yet enrolled with the VA health care system and would like to learn more about it, please contact our eligibility office at 802-295-9363 ext. 5118. Let us help to repay the debt our nation owes its veterans and help you make 2018 your most successful and healthy year yet. Matthew MulcahyActing Medical Center DirectorWhite River JunctionReplace Green Mountain Care Board Chair
Readers will be forgiven for passing over the Dec. 27 yawner on page A2 "Vt. Mulls New Hospital Rules; Regulators Want to Ease Review." The headline cleverly plays on the name of the new Republican chairman of the Green Mountain Care Board — Kevin Mullin — who was appointed last May by Vermont's Republican governor.
Readers also will be forgiven for not knowing who Kevin Mullin is, especially since the article did not mention ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC is a Koch brothers' funded organization which coordinates horrific state-level legislation below most of our radar, promoted in cookie-cutter fashion across the 50 states.
ALEC's legislation is extreme — anti-environmental, anti-regulation, anti-equality laws such as voter suppression and stand-your-ground murder legalization.
Donald Trump is not the only one appointing foxes to oversee henhouses. Kevin Mullin needs to be re-linked to his many years as Vermont's lone representative to ALEC. Mullin has no business chairing our health care oversight board. I believe he should be replaced, along with the governor who appointed him. Robert SpottswoodNorwichStop Crying About the Tax Plan
I am getting pretty tired of all the nonsense about Trump's tax plan. First, it is a plan that is better than nothing, which is what the other group of do-nothing folks offered. Second, stop blaming this for the problems with the Affordable Care Act. Obamacare premiums have gone up ever since its inception and yes, this was long before Trump was elected.
If you are living off of those of us who work for a living, this is a great perk, like rent assistance, food stamps, fuel aid, and the list goes on. The real problem with society today is everyone feels that they are owed everything, and there are fewer and fewer folks willing to go to work and earn anything.
If the folks who do not like the direction of our country spent half as much time trying to fix it as they do tearing apart those who actually are, we all would be better off. Nobody working for a living today will lose health care due to the tax bill, period. If they do, it will be their choice.
If we stopped subsidizing these types of programs with tax dollars the price would actually go down because all the perks would dry up and those who are administering these welfare programs from the top down would be forced to get a real job.
Stop crying and let us determine how this tax bill affects us next year. Then we can all decide if we like it or not. But in the end, it will not be anywhere near as bad as the tax hike we working-class folks all received with Obamacare. Doug TuthillWest Hartford
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Attorney Charges That Humboldt County Tax on Cannabis Is Illegal
Local attorney Ed Denson has written to Humboldt County to recommend the County not collect any Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Taxes because they are being implemented illegally. Denson says the County must revert to the language of Measure S and reassess permitted cultivators' tax bills.
Many Humboldt County Cannabis farmers are concerned about being charged taxes for the time they weren't yet cultivating. Some also feel they were "tricked," as one put it, into submitting their interim permit application by December 31, which makes them liable for taxes in 2017. Those who waited until January 1 to submit the paperwork didn't have to pay 2017 taxes which can top $30,000.
According to Denson, the County made alterations to Measure S in June of last year, that changed who is taxed, increased how much they are taxed, and increased the length of time they are taxed. Those kinds of changes violate State law and the California Constitution unless they have voter approval.
Measure S contains a section based on
Proposition 218 which is the state law that prohibits any increase in taxes without a vote by the people it affects, says Denson. Section 719-9 reads in part "Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (BOS) may repeal this Chapter, or amend it in a manner which does not result in an increase in the amount of the tax or broaden the scope of the tax imposed herein, without further voter approval." (Emphasis added)
Measure S became County Code as Ordinance 2567 in December of 2016, but in June of 2017 the Board made changes to that Ordinance and renumbered it to 2575 without putting it back in front of the voters for a new vote.
Denson wrote to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on January 8th (see full text here) that in his legal opinion this is an insurmountable problem because he said, "Some changes resulted in an improper increase in the amount of tax, and an improper broadening of the scope of the tax….Moreover, the alterations to what is taxed, and who must pay the tax, have effectively created a new tax in place of the Measure S tax approved by the voters."
His letter details his entire argument, but, in short, he says voters approved a tax on the actual area being cultivated at a given time, however, Ordinance 2575 taxes the entire permissible growing area whether it is all being used or not.
And, Denson writes that Ordinance 2575 adds new language not seen in Measure S. This states the tax occurs "regardless of whether or not marijuana is actually grown on such property."
Denson contends in the letter to the Board of Supervisors "[T]hese changes…broaden the scope of the tax from …the actual cultivation area to…the permitted area whether cultivated or not….These alterations of the ordinance also increase the amount of the tax by taxing land not used for cultivation…."
Denson's second concern addresses the length of time the tax is applied. Denson's letter quotes Measure S as saying that "taxes shall begin to accrue on the date on which a person becomes engaged in legally authorized … cultivation."
Ordinance 2575 changes this to "taxes shall be owed for each and every year in which a commercial marijuana permit is issued."
Denson writes, "This replacement increases the amount of the tax considerably…."
Denson's letter says the language changes the meaning of the rule from taxing the act of cultivating to taxing the cultivation permit itself. And, he says, it changes the law from taxing for the time period the land is actively cultivated to "an annual tax independent of the actual cultivation period."
And Denson's third challenge is that the BOS changed the definition of who must pay the tax from a permitted cultivator, who might be a lease-holder or tenant, to the landowner solely. The language in Measure S imposed the tax on "each person engaged in legally authorized commercial marijuana cultivation…." whereas Ordinance 2575 says "each property owner whose property is subject to a commercial marijuana cultivation permit shall pay…."
Denson concludes that "[t]he changes Ordinance 2575 made in Measure S are so fundamental and extensive that they amount to a new and different tax replacing the tax that the voters approved." He writes, "Neither taxing property owners, nor using the size of the maximum space of cultivation permit as a basis for tax, has been presented to the voters for their approval."
Denson suggests the changes to Measure S were made because it was "more difficult to put into effect that you realized. But you can't just change what the voters passed because you have determined now that you should have written Measure S differently. The proper way…is to repeal Measure S and replace it with a Measure you feel solves the problems."
County Council Jefferey Blanck was interviewed by Nicole Norris of KMUD News on January 17. (Listen to the entire interview here.) Norris asks Blanck to respond to Denson's arguments. Blanck explained, "This is a tax on the right to do business."
He compared the cultivation assessment to a business license, and then said,
Once you have the permit, you have the right to grow marijuana. Whether you do or not, doesn't matter. You'll still pay for the permit and you'll still be taxed on what the permit says. We feel all of what we did is consistent with what the voters approved, with what the Planning Department did and with what they are telling property owners as well as the applicants because a permit runs with the land, not with the individual.
With regard to Denson's contention that Measure S allows for taxation to be pro-rated based on the time cultivation is actually happening, Ford said "There's no pro-ration. You pay the taxes for that year. It's all up front. The second Ordinance [2575] did clarify how we are going to do it….hopefully, it was to explain it to them. The initiative had nothing about pro-ration."
In his letter, Denson writes that when Ordinance 2575 increased the period of the tax from the actual time marijuana is cultivated to the entire calendar year, it changed Measure S from a tax on cultivation to a tax on cultivation permits.
When County Council Jefferey Blanck explained the reasoning behind simply taxing the calendar year, he said, "If you want a year off, don't apply for a permit. But we don't want to be running up there in the field wondering 'did he grow in these 3 months or he didn't grow?' No, we give you the permit, you pay the tax and it's up to you."
Blanck added, "One thing we looked at was if you take two identical parcels, one with a cannabis permit and one without, the one with a permit sells for much more, so saying that there is a value to having a permit on the property big time. And that was also shown by the value of Prime Ag Land almost quadrupling after Measure S."
In the meantime, cultivators who submitted their final notarized request for a County Cultivation Permit between October of 2017 and the end of December have been receiving their tax bills for 2017 since Denson wrote that letter. The assessment is $1.00 {to $3.00} per square foot of potential cultivation area {based on method of cultivation}. So for a 10,000 square foot grow, that is a $10,000 {to $30,000} assessment on a growing year that already ended. Many of these cultivators report feeling misled by the Planning Department.
The cover letter from the Planning Department for the County Cultivation Permit tells them they must do a list of tasks and then recommends they get the Permit signed, notarized, and submitted before the end of the 2017 business year to stay current with the process of applying for the much-needed State Permit.
But by complying with that suggestion, they then owed the 2017 Cultivation Tax for the entire year and the entire permissible cultivation area.
County Council Blanck confirms this. He said, "So, you're right, if you get [your permit] December 30th you're going to get a tax bill in a couple of weeks. That can influence someone to say "I don't want my permit then;' before a permit is issued they can say 'Stop the process; I'm not doing this,' but once it's issued, it's issued. Part of the reason people wanted permits early is to be in the front of the line to get the state licenses."
When asked if there would be leniency in this first year, Blanck said they had talked about it and decided there would be none. "We've had discussions about this," he explained. "No, we are going to be fairly rigid. The tax doesn't have language that says it will be pro-rated. It simply saying its triggered by you getting the permit in that year. "
Later, Blanck continues, "One thing we did really well was notify people. There was a big push for people. They wanted their permits so they could be first in line for the state permit. They didn't care about being taxed for a small period in 2017. They might have changed their mind, but that doesn't change our policy. "
When asked about the collapse of the cannabis economy, Blanck said, "I think the issue is you have an industry that was totally unregulated and they are coming in for the regulations….Now they are finding out what that means. Obviously, they aren't going to make as much money as when the government stayed out of their business entirely. So the collapse is, if you have to pay tax on it and you're doing a legitimate business, you are right you are not going to make as much as you did the year before. Potentially. Because your costs went up."
He then continued, "What's the price of marijuana doing? I don't know… But I have no idea how that plays out one way or another."
Regarding the financial pressures Humboldt County cultivators may be feeling, Blanck said,
For the existing grows, we looked at it and said 'you've been doing this for years, so now you want to keep doing it, but then you are telling us we are going to put you out of business. That's a little of putting the cart before the horse. You've already been in business and paying nothing. So there's gong to be a balancing out…So when they are saying the County is driving them out of business for making them comply, they should have always had to comply with Fish and Game, with water rights, with all these things….Will this mean we go from fifteen thousand grows down to five or up to twenty? I don't know. What we are trying is to get people into compliance to protect the environment. That's the primary concern coming from the County.
Blanck explained the change in who is responsible for the tax from the cultivator to the landowner by saying that permits go with land not with individuals and by saying, "The permit requires a signature by the landowner as an affidavit that they know and understand what is going on on their property." He explained that the County is now sure the landowner knows their land "is being used for cannabis cultivation purposes" and that this tax is "just a business risk they are looking at now."
Amid all this, the cultivators feel they have paid the costs of regulation that gradually crept up on other industries over decades in just a year or two. Chip Tittmann is a long time Southern Humboldt resident, licensed general contractor, and president of a non-profit who has worked the last couple of years to come "out from under the Madrone trees" he used to grow under to hide from the helicopter surveillance.
Tittmann thinks Humboldt County is approaching the problem of illegal grows backward. Tittmann explained, "The government creates incentives for other industries." In the cannabis industry, he observes, the cost is not hitting the Black Market growers, but is being visited upon those trying to come out from under the trees. He said if the County made it reasonable and inexpensive to get a permit, then the pressure would be easy to apply to the few who remained outside the permit process.
Toward that, attorney Ed Denson described a couple who consulted with him in October. They are residents of Mendocino County. They saw him for under an hour with their two-page form. After he reviewed it, they submitted it with a fee and received an embossed
permit {document for their state permit application} by the end of the year. And in Mendocino County, the tax is assessed very differently. After cultivators pay their State tax, they will owe Mendocino County 2.5% on their gross receipts. In other words, $25.00 on every thousand after the state taxes are paid but before expenses are deducted.
Chip Tittmann says the community is currently being manipulated. He acknowledges that he and his Back to the Land generation mostly went underground to avoid government interaction as a response to powerlessness over the government's war in Vietnam, assassination of world leaders, and general interference with individual liberty. But he said, "The Back to the Land people may need to be realistic about re-engagment in their citizenry, making a popular uprising" to get their needs met in the economy.


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A month after environmental groups held an annual clean-up near the hidden river, they said the first fish counts are promising. Groups hope to clear a path for a million or more fish for upstream spawning.
BRAINTREE –= As the peak of the herring spawning season on the Monatiquot River approaches, local environmental activists say their dreams of a restored river filled with fish don't seem so distant anymore.
A little more than a month after a group of Braintree residents and students and others cleared debris and discarded material near a stretch of the river, they're reporting an increasingly strong run of the little fish upstream from the Fore River toward their age-old spawning areas.
"We're seeing good numbers," Carl Pawlowski of the Fore River Watershed Association said Friday.
Braintree High School junior Robert Kearns, one of the project's leading advocates said "it's a very promising sign." He expects the count to multiply starting next week, as temperatures rise.
On Wednesday Kearns found a spot off McCusker Drive to watch groups of the small, silvery fish jump a low waterfall there.
Pawlowski, a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority environmental engineer, said as many as 10,000 herring will make that spawning run, which began last week and will last into early June.
That might not seem like a lot – especially compared to the 1 million herring the watershed association hopes to see in the river someday – but Pawlowski said it's already the most fish the now-hidden waterway has seen in generations.
The five-mile Monatiquot meanders from the meeting point of the Farm River and Cochato River close to Sunset Lake, through Braintree to the Fore River basin in Weymouth.
The lake and Great Pond farther south were the herrings' historical spawning waters, but that path was blocked by 18th and 19th century industrial dams, and the town's steady development along both sides of the Monatiquot.
These days, anyone who wants to see the river has to look behind apartment buildings, grocery store parking lots and vacant factories such as the old Armstrong Flooring plant off Hancock Street. The only truly open views are the river's estuary in East Braintree, and a short railroad bridge that crosses the river off Pearl Street.
The watershed association and its allies are hoping to win a federal grant that would enable them to clear the herring run's biggest obstacles – the Ames Pond and Hollingsworth dams – and raise the water level downstream from a natural rock falls.
Real estate developer F.X. Messina, the Armstrong property's owner, has said he'll take care of the dams' demolition if the association gets the federal grant. The town conservation commission is also scouting out sites where river views could be opened.
Pawlowski and Kearns said the project could also have an economic impact – more herring would provide more food for lobster, cod and other sea fish that are commercially caught. But for now, they're encouraged by the growing attention the river is getting around town.
"It's in the best shape it's been for a long time," Pawlowski said. "If people want to see the river, we'll take them there."
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As we write this, Africa is suffering from the strongest El Niño it has faced in decades, causing major floods and droughts throughout Africa, leading to rising economic losses and major impacts on the lives and livelihoods of millions across the continent. Countries across the continent are declaring states of emergency, and are calling on the international community for support.
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Craigslist A 'Cesspool Of Crime'? Or Are Bad Reporters A Cesspool Of Repeating Dubious Research?
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As for the actual "research," it seems laughable, at best, and should immediately raise questions about any AIM Group research. The "research" basically scoured news reports and found a grand total of 330 "crimes" in the past year that have some sort of loose connection to Craigslist. I have a hard time seeing how that makes it a "cesspool" of crime. That's a very small number, especially considering the hundreds of millions of posts and transactions that take place via Craigslist. This seems like a massive cheap shot by both Oodle and AIM Group, and it's sad that a reporter would repeat the claims without noting the obvious problems with it. That's not journalism. That's being a PR service.
Meanwhile, looking at the "details" from AIM Group make the results even less compelling. They play up that 12 murders had a loose connection to Craigslist, but a bunch of those appear to be from one deranged individual. It seems pretty ridiculous to blame Craigslist for that.


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