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Hong Kong 2013
This blog will explore the travels and misadventures that Todd experiences during his 3-week teaching trip to Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Institute for Christian Counseling.
Hit the ground running
Well, one thing is for sure: when visiting Hong Kong, you have to hit the ground running or get swept away in the chaos. We are staying on the Kowloon side, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. So far, we have witnessed or expereinced cabs being snatched (from us as well as from others) by folks with too much hurry and not enough social conscience, elevators crammed into in the most uncomfortable of ways, and even hotel shuttles where British and Austrailian tourists have been pushed out of the way by mainland Chinese tourists desperate to get as much shopping into their vacation as possible. One learns quickly to adapt and survive in such an environment; for example showing cabbies your hotel card BEFORE entering the taxi, rather than once you are speeding down the road.
The same breakneck pace has defined my teaching experience here in Hong Kong as well. Teaching from 7 - 10:30 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night certainly takes its toll, but the students are warm and eager to learn. On Sunday afternoon I delivered a translated seminar on Sexual Addiction for over 50 individuals at the Hong Kong Institute for Christian Counselors that was well received. Many of the pastors and counselors in attendance communicated their appreciation for our willingness to discuss such a problematic issue so openly. Their consensus was sexual addiciton is a deeply concerning issue in Hong Kong culture that is fueled by similar dynamics faced in the West: accessibility, affordability and anonymity. Additionally, the church in Hong Kong, per the report of those in attendance, has remained largely silent on the issue. As Mark Laaser suggests, "Silence is the greatest enemy of sexual health."
In spite of the hecticness, we were able to escape to historic Stanley Market on the south side of the island and enjoy the local flavor for awhile on Monday. More shopping and relaxing today and tomorrow, then hopefully Macau island on Thursday morning until Friday morning. This week will build up steam quickly. Teaching again Friday night, two conference presentations on Saturday afternoon, teaching Saturday night, Sunday afternoon Sexual Addiction undergraduate class begins, and another lecture for the Assessment class on Sunday night. Adapt. Survive. Hit the ground running.
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Around thirty people met for lunch and discussion at Vaughan Springs recently to mark the start of its new Friends group. Parks Victoria's Noel Muller and Heritage Officer Catherine Bessant were also there to discuss the group's ideas and work program. Friend's member Jenny Morton says they now have about…
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Friends of Dandenong Valley Parklands invite you to join them in planting shrubs under the trees in Shepherds Bush next to Nortons Park. BBQ lunch provided. Families welcome.
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5 Aug 2014 11:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 5 August 2014 marks the 100 year anniversary of the first shot fired in the British Empire in World War I. This shot was fired from Coastal Artillery Gun Emplacement 6 at Fort Nepean on 5 August 1914 at 12:45pm, just 3 hours 45 minutes after war was declared…
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The Grey-headed Flying-fox is the largest flying-fox (also known as a fruit bat) species in Australia. Each month the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology conduct the monthly bat count at Yarra Bend Park at dusk on the Wednesday evening closest to the risen full moon. This data is critical…
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Enjoy the fresh air of this beautiful park and get an insight into the park's fascinating history, flora and fauna. This free guided walk run by Friends of Tarra Bulga National Park will lead you across the famous Corrigan Suspension Bridge which stretches through the rainforest canopy, and on either…
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Monteriggioni, Tuscany
Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, medieval hilltowns tower above the Tuscan landscape. Our hikes bring us from one hilltown to another as we savor the heritage and cuisine of Tuscany.
Photo by Brian McGilloway
Medieval Hilltowns and the Isle of Elba
Siena, San Gimignano, and the Isle of Elba
Trip Details at-a-Glance
|Cost From:
|9 days
|Florence, Italy
|Florence, Italy
|2 nights restored palazzo, 6 nights fine hotels
|All meals included except 3 dinners
|Hiking / Trekking, Cultural Adventures
|Trip Level:
A mix of easy to moderate walks and hikes, 2-5 hours a day, van support
- Siena, with its flamboyant Gothic architecture
- Hike to jewel-like hilltowns and on the enchanting isle of Elba
- Meet local winemakers and cheesemakers
- Charming hotels, from a restored palazzo to a delightful seaside hotel
- Wine tastings, picnics of southern Tuscan culinary treats
I loved this trip—my 4th with WT. Extremely well planned and wonderfully executed. The Trip Leaders were terrific.Diana E.—Washington, DC
Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
We are proud to have an exceptionally high rate of repeat travelers. For more information, we would be happy to put you in touch with a client who has traveled with us.
Departure Notes
Once you have signed up on the trip, we send a complete packing list, relevant health information, and required travel documents.
Tuscany beckons, with its harmonious landscapes and ancient towns cradled within medieval walls. We've crafted a unique journey of off-the-beaten-path hikes to abbeys and castles, to jewel-like walled towns set on promontories, and village to village along the spectacular coast. We set the stage by exploring on foot in Gothic Siena, with its shell-shaped town square, the focus of Sienese life since 1340. Heading into southern Tuscany, we trace a route via the tiny villages of Sovana and Pitigliano, the lush Mediterranean island of Elba, site of Napoleon's famed exile, and San Gimignano, a vision of medieval Tuscany, whose 14 stone watchtowers make it instantly identifiable from miles away. Gourmet trailside picnics and visits to wineries and cheesemakers add to our Tuscan delights.
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-2
Florence / Siena / Montalcino
We walk the medieval lanes of Siena, then set out for country hikes to cinnamon-brick Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany's grandest monastery, and to the extraordinary abbey of Sant'Antimo, with its fantastic setting amid olive groves and wild forests. In the wine town of Montalcino, known for ruby-red Brunello di Montalcino, we sample the wares. Overnights are in dazzling San Quirico d'Orcia, a walled town of Etruscan origin.
Days 3-4
Pienza / Pitigliano / Sovana
Roaming Etruscan pathways, we hike from tiny Pienza, a perfect window into 15th century Italy, and from Pitigliano, located in one of Tuscany's wildest regions. Medieval Pitigliano was known for its flourishing Jewish community, and we roam the narrow alleys of the old Jewish quarter, now restored. Overnights are in the undiscovered hilltown of Sovana.
Days 5-6
Ferrying to Elba, a magical island surrounded by the blue Tyrrhenian Sea, our hikes bring us to headlands overlooking the sea and past small chapels and hermitages.
Days 7-9
Volterra / San Gimignano
Back on the mainland, we explore Volterra and its Etruscan relics, and hike through vineyards to discover the abandoned medieval village of Castelvecchio. Overnights are in charming San Gimignano, and we climb one of its famous stone towers for fantastic views. Depart on Day 9 from Florence.
What the Trip is Like
This trip is Level 3, Moderate. The hikes vary from 2 to 6 miles on moderate to steep trails. Although you carry only a daypack on the hikes, there are a few steep ascents and descents, and some of the trails are on rocky, uneven terrain, so we recommend you make a special effort to be in good physical condition. Daily brisk walking and/or regular hiking (or using a stair-climbing machine at your gym) are excellent preparatory exercises. You should wear well-broken-in hiking boots for maximum comfort on the trail. Our van usually meets us at midday, bringing a wonderful picnic lunch of local breads, cheeses, fruits, and wines. On "town" days we will have lunch at local cafes. Our luggage is transported for us by van, so it is always possible to ride in the van if you wish to opt out of a day's hiking.
Please note that in Europe, the dinner hour is considerably later than what it is in the US. We do our best to secure early reservations for our groups, but most often the evening meal will be at 7:30 PM.
We spend most nights in small, picturesque inns, full of Italian charm and ambience. All hotels are chosen for their local history and central location. Since they are often in historic buildings the rooms may not conform to the international standards that you may be accustomed to in more cosmopolitan areas. We hope that you will be able to enjoy them for their charm and local color. Our leaders always try to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole. Single rooms can be requested, but are not always available, due to the limited space in some of our hotels. If you require a single room, please make the request as early as possible. European single rooms are often smaller than US singles.
Departures & Leaders
Oct 5-13, 2014
Apr 28-May 6, 2015 Lisa Halderman
May 19-27, 2015 Ellen Santucci-Masi
Sep 24-Oct 2, 2015 Lisa Halderman
Oct 9-17, 2015 Lisa Halderman
Trip Cost
Prices are for 2014
$4895 (13-15 members)
$5195 (10-12 members)
$5495 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $525
Forced single supplement: $325
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Trip Cost Includes:
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader and local guides
- Accommodations in small comfortable inns
- All meals included except 3 dinners
- Land transportation, airport transfers as noted in the Full Trip Brochure
Trip Cost Does Not Include:International airfare, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, wine at dinner (except at welcome and farewell dinners), airport departure taxes, individual arrival or departure transfers, optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff, additional hotel nights that may be necessary due to airline schedule changes or other factors; pre-trip expense of medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance or passports; and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
Trip Payment Schedule
At time of reservation: $500
120 days prior to departure: 20%
60 days prior to departure: Balance
Relais Palazzo del Capitano
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), San Quirico d'Orcia, Italy
This small hotel, a beautifully restored 15th century building with old world charm, is a nice surprise in the heart of the unspoiled village of San ...
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Sovana Hotels
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights), Sovana, Italy
In Sovana we stay at one of the following properties:
Hotel Sant'Andrea
Days 5 to 6 (2 nights), Sant'Andrea Marciana, Elba, Italy
Some of the best things about this charming family-run hotel are the spectacular views from the garden overlooking the sea (they'll leave you ...
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San Gimignano Hotels
Days 7 to 8 (2 nights), San Gimignano, Italy
In San Gimignano, we stay at one of the following properties:
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Our Trip Leaders
Here are the Trip Leaders scheduled for this journey (please note that leader assignments are subject to change).
Lisa Halderman experienced Italy in 1973 as a high school exchange student. She earned her degree in Italian Literature, completing her final year at the University of Padua. Her studies have immersed her in the world of Italian art, architecture, politics, and history. An avid gardener, Lisa also ...
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Ellen Santucci-Masi was born and raised in New Jersey, but always knew she would travel someday, and she did. She studied French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Latin, knowing that languages would allow her gather insights into different cultures. She eventually settled in Florence, Italy, where ...
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Client Comments
I loved this trip—my 4th with WT. Extremely well planned and wonderfully executed. The Trip Leaders were terrific.Diana E., Washington, DC
Each day was a new and wonderful surprise. I can't say what was my favorite because it was all so great.Sally W., Atlanta, GA
I just loved it. Every day we said "can it get any better than this?" and every day it did.Alice S., Shaker Heights, OH
This was our third WT trip and we really had a great time. The Trip Leaders made the trip.Kathleen H., Boxford, MA
Loved the variety—art, history, food, wine, and walking. The cooking "class" was great fun.Carol I., Medford, OR
A great balanced trip with lots of variety—hiking, town tours, wine tasting, history, and architecture, all in the wonderful scenic beauty of Tuscany.Diane V., Washington, DC
The secret to this trip is not only a great itinerary but also two Trip Leaders who work well with each other. Their combined personalities and vast knowledge were outstanding.Karen M., Gainesville, GA
My friends are really getting tired of hearing about how wonderful it was!Carol D., Portland, OR
The trip was absolutely great and we had a wonderful time—I enjoyed every day. Between the two Trip Leaders, we were spoiled rotten. The two of them made the trip informative, fun, and every day was a treat.Peter V., Sandy MABX, Bermuda
The trip ran incredibly smoothly. Accommodations were fantastic, picnic lunches, dinners, and itinerary were all excellent. First time I've used Wilderness Travel, and I had a first-class experience!Michael F., Westlake Village, CA
I couldn't wait to write to tell you what a wonderful trip I've just had. The trip was memory-making in so many ways and much of that was due to the excellence of the three trip leaders.Ruth F., Washington, DC
A fabulous trip with a fabulous Trip Leader.Frank C., Ontario, Canada
This was the most amazing trip I have ever been on. I look forward to vacationing with WT again.Carrie O., Alexandria, VA
I liked it so much I'm going on another WT trip as soon as I can!Leila H., Eastford, CT
My sister and I had the time of our lives. We ate like queens, enjoyed the company of our guides and fellow travelers, and really relaxed for the whole trip.Patty B., Freeport, ME
Outstanding cuisine adventures...picnics and most dinners. Hikes were varied and most interesting, and we enjoyed being 4 different locations, away from the touristed, overpopulated spots.Linda R., Darnestown, MD
The itinerary was superb, the guides the best, the hikes varied and interesting, the fellow travelers fully compatible, the picnics wonderful, and the local guides terrific. The combination of these features and the wine tastings, cooking lesson, and interesting conversations made for an excellent trip.Michael R., Darnestown, MD
I was so impressed with this trip. It was really top quality in all ways: the itinerary, the hotels, the food, the size of the group, and especially the guides. And the picnics on the trip were outstanding!Jean G., Redondo Beach, CA
Our expectations were high going into the trip, but were nonetheless exceeded. We have been looking for an active and intelligent tour company for areas in which we don't wish to travel independently, and believe we have found it!David M., Friendswood, TX
I really enjoyed this trip, my first to Europe. Italy was my dream come true, thanks to WT!Christy O., Aromas, CA
This was a great trip. The rhythm of the days was so pleasing, and having all of the logistics handled by Wilderness leaves you open to truly experience the people and places you visit. It is a guilty pleasure that we hope to repeat.Jack M., Santa Fe, NM
A great mixture of hiking, art, history, local culture, food, wine and laughter, shared with ten other wonderful new friends. All this in exquisite surroundings.Toby K., Grantham, NH
A magical Italian adventure: great hiking trails, beautiful venues for overnight stays, and many amazing cultural/historical sites.John M., Woodbridge, VA
I loved the trip. It was a perfect combination of cultural knowledge, hiking, and unbelievable food—the cooking class was great!Charlotte F., Redwood City, CA
We loved our trip—everything from the food to the hikes to the fellow travelers was fantastic. We loved getting to visit so many non-touristy towns, and we especially loved the cooking class on the last day!Sharon C., Philadelphia, PA


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Greenhouse gas emissions down again in Sonoma County
Published: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:43 a.m.
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Greenhouse gas emissions declined in Sonoma County in 2011 for the third straight year, reflecting an expansion of renewable energy sources and a down economy, which lowered demand for power and transportation.
Still, Sonoma County's goal of reducing emissions 25 percent from 1990 levels by 2015 remains elusive, officials said Tuesday.
The annual report card by the Climate Protection Campaign was presented at the Sonoma County Strategies for Sustainability, a conference that drew 160 people from government, industry and the public to discuss better environmental practices.
"We have to try harder," said Michael Kyes, Sebastopol's vice mayor, who was attending the conference.
Setting such a lofty goal is important, even if it might not be met, said Gary Helfrich, executive director of the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition.
"The goal is high, but not impossible," Helfrich said. "The big kahuna is transportation. ... We are asking people to change their lives and that is a lot harder than telling people to put insulation in their attic or install solar."
To set the tone, the conference was held in Santa Rosa's new $40 million public utilities building, which includes enough solar to handle almost all of its energy needs, high-efficiency heating and cooling units and water recycling systems.
The bowls holding candy on tables were part of the city's so-called library of donated dishes. Plates were washable and reusable plastic water cups were handed out.
"Everybody with a little bit can make a difference," said Dell Tredinnick, Santa Rosa project development manager. "Individual contributions are important."
In 2011, there were 3.79 million tons of carbon dioxide released in Sonoma County. Most was generated by transportation, which accounted for 60 percent of the emissions, followed by natural gas use, 16 percent; electricity, 12 percent; and livestock waste, 10 percent.
Emissions fell for the third straight year, a descent that began in 2008, when 4.39 million tons of carbon dioxide were released. The target is 2.5 million tons by 2015.
The figures are estimates based by data supplied by more than a dozen different sources, including the Environmental Protection Agency and state Air Resources Board.
Even though the figures are admittedly imprecise, particularly for the transportation sector, they follow a national formula and do indicate a trend showing a reduction.
Ann Hancock, executive director of the Climate Protection Campaign, said the use of renewable energy sources, rainy years that increase hydropower generation, and commercial and industrial vacancies caused by the economy were the major factors in a 13.5 percent drop in carbon dioxide emissions from electricity.
Carbon dioxide emissions from transportation, the largest single contributor, were down 3 percent. Sonoma County residents drove fewer miles last year, because of the sluggish economy and the increase in gas prices, officials said.
However, the slow economy also inhibited investments by companies in technology to reduce emissions, Tredinnick said.
"It is difficult to make the capital improvements, for a business to say ... 'I can make the investment in a bad economy,'" Tredinnick said.
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For the last five months, Oxfam, with the community's help, has been building a borehole in Hindeysa, a remote village in drought-hit Ethiopia. When the finishing touches are completed, they will have a reliable source of abundant water – 5 liters per second of it, in fact.
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Figure 2. DataManager TreeView
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This is another GUI-client utility. It has been created to be user compatible with the Microsoft ODBC administration utility (see Figure 3). ODBCConfig makes it easy, even for non-techies, to configure their data sources. ODBCConfig uses the Odbcinst library to read/write ODBC system information. ODBCConfig will make use of any installed driver configuration libraries to present a list of driver-specific options to edit. ODBCConfig functionality is an excellent candidate for the KDE (http://www.kde.org/) Control Center. ODBCConfig makes it easy to configure ODBC data sources.
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[JURIST] A report [B'Tselem press release] released Thursday by B'Tselem - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories [advocacy website] alleges that Israeli security policies have resulted in Palestinians being prevented from accessing land adjacent to settlements in the West Bank. The report, entitled "Access Denied: Israeli measures to deny Palestinians access to land around settlements" [report summary, PDF] describes two main Israeli behaviors against Palestinians in the West Bank, including the use of violence and harassment by settlers and security forces to keep Palestinians away from the settlements, and the building of a secondary fence to create a buffer zone consisting of empty land in a wide swath around the settlements. B'Tselem explained the extent of the report:
[T]he blocking of access surveyed in this report is not to be viewed in isolation, but as part of a body of prohibitions, restrictions, oppressive means, and theft of land imposed on Palestinians in the West Bank, who are under army occupation. Along with this, the closing of land around settlements and blocking of Palestinian access to the land are not minor phenomena, and the resultant harm to Palestinians is great, in particular with respect to farmland, on which many families depend for their livelihood. ... Throughout the report are descriptions how settlers and the defense establishment block Palestinian access to land around settlements. In many cases, the closing is piratical: the authorities know of it but turn a blind eye, or wink, and systematically fail to enforce the law. Such unauthorized closing of land carried out by settlers, and sometimes also soldiers, in part by placing physical barriers and by violent means has been going on for more than three decades.


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Georgia's House Bill 35 that would allow school districts to arm employees cleared a couple more hurdles this week, getting approval from the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. The bill now moves to the Rules Committee for consideration.
According to the AJC, if approved, the bill would give local school boards the authority to designate an employee, or number of employees, to carry concealed weapons on school campuses. The designees would have to obtain the necessary permits, undergo background checks and comply with certain other requirements. It would be voluntary – districts would not be required to participate. The designees need not necessarily be administrators, according to the AJC.
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OXFORD — Tabernacle Christian simply had not answer for Tuscaloosa Christian, as the Torches lost to the Warriors 70-39 on Saturday in the ACEAA boys basketball championship game at Oxford High School.
Caleb Thompsn scored 18 points, John White added nine, and Shiver Winchester had 16 rebounds for the Torches (15-11).
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Maybe you're confusing Schiano with Ray Perkins, an easy thing to do. Ray's offense was:
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1st Down - Throw incomplete
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The Bucs offense in 2013 was terrible and completely predictable. If we just went back to the bland Shula offense under Dungy we would have done better since at least it would have ran the clock and helped the defense rest a bit before going right back out.
The Bucs need a proven HC who isn't a complete and total dolt like Schiano was. Lovie has a proven record and we have a lot of defensive talent. We just need a mediocre offense and we're fine. Sure, I would like to see a modern offense in Tampa but unless we can get build a time machine and go back and force Kelly to sign the contract he agreed to I'm good with leaving it up to Lovie to figure out. At least we know he's a proven NFL guy and not that piece of Jersey Trash that turned the team into a laughing stock.
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ST. LOUIS -- The skies are darkening in the shadow of the Gateway Arch and it's starting to rain again. The rain is supposed to pick up in the 6 p.m. range, an hour before Game Six of the World Series was supposed to start.
So the prudent call has been made to postpone the game between the Cardinals and Rangers. It will now be played Thursday at 8:05 Eastern, moving Game Seven back to Friday, also at 8:05.
MLB officials watched the rain cause chaos with pitching during the division series between the Tigers and Yankees, and again in the ALCS between the Tigers and Rangers. And especially since we're in a potential clinching situation, no one wanted to deal with a rain-delayed -- or perhaps suspended game (think Phillies-Rays, 2008) -- and cause trouble with starting pitchers. Texas manager Ron Washington even said yesterday he would prefer an early call on a postponement rather than a start-and-stop special.
MLB has issued a statement which reads in part: "Given the desire to play a game of this magnitude without interruption, and an outlook with better conditions over the next two nights, Major League Baseball, along with the Cardinals and the Rangers, determined that making the decision early would be the most prudent course of action to allow fans enough time to plan accordingly."
It's supposed to be cold here the next two nights, with lows potentially dipping into the 30s. But the rain chance is no higher than 10 percent. The positive forecast clearly gave MLB more impetus to call for an early bang tonight.
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The Next Generation in Progressive Blogs: A Regional Blogosphere
by philgoblue, Fri Apr 18, 2008 at 10:39:18 AM EDT
Come On Up For The Rising: West Michigan's New Progressive Blog Is Launched!
We invite you to check out the next wave in progressive blogging -- West Michigan Democratic, progressive, populist and partisan blog: West Michigan Rising.
Toward a the Next Wave -- Regional Blogs
Progressive blogging began back in 2001 when Jerome Armstrong founded MyDD back in 2001, and really took off in mid-2003 when recently founded DailyKos started to take off in popularity in combination with the Dean campaign. These were national blogs and tackled mostly presidential campaigns, the US congress, and certain high-profile Senate (Obama, Lamont, Tester, Webb, etc) and some House campaigns, but not most...
The second wave of progressive blogging brought the phenomenon into individual states. In my state, MichiganLiberal was founded in the fall of 2005 and gained prominence in the runup to the 2006 elections. And Michigan was one of the earlier states to form a state-wide community blog with other states adding large community blogs, on interactive platforms like Soapblox throughout 2006 with full 50-state numbers being reached only in 2007. Most of the founders and early users of MichLib and other state-wide blogs were originally DailyKos users who found each other their and eventually created the idea of "DailyKos for our state." State-wide blogs cover capital politics, governor races, US Senate and House races, major state Senate races and some state House races.
So, now, I think it's time for intra-state regional blogs. We're the grandchildren of the blogosphere -- the next generation. The founders of WMR -- me (Phil), Lisa, Mark and Adam -- started out as national-issue bloggers, found there way to state-wide blogs like MichLib and Blogging for Michigan, identified each other and collaborated to found what, as far as we can tell, is only the first, second or third strong-platform, community blog covering a region within a state (if we're wrong, please tell us we want to know of others out there). Obviously, we don't replace either the first-generation national blogs or the second-generation state-wide blogs, we are just a part of the deepening of their work. At our level we can cover issues and races that state-wide blogs really don't cover much -- State House races, County Commission races, city elections, and local issues. Now it's time for these campaigns and issues to be covered from an alternative, progressive point-of-view. So, we're "Michigan Liberal for West Michigan." In this presidential campaign we've seen what Dean-Trippi taught us in 2004 come to fruition, but the nexus of the netroots and grassroots can really come together on the local level. This is where the farm team is built.
And in our two months of beta we've already gained tremendous support and respect from our state-wide blogs. Eric at MichiganLiberal just yesterday called us "the best regional community blog ... ever" (I took out the "probably" part so it looks better, don't tell anyone).
So, if you're from West Michigan or if you are intrigued by the idea and might think about forming a regional group blog come over and check us out at WMR.
What's Your Goal?
As part of the new wave of intra-state regional blogs West Michigan Rising will be a
* Clearing-house to get news out to activists about events and help create and mobilize Democratic and progressive activists.
- Advocate for our candidates and report on campaigns (emphasizing State House and Senate spots, but also County and City Commissions and other county and city offices).
- Provider of commentary on local issues and report on events, meetings, etc.
- Publicizer of those topics -- the Democratic Party at the county and congressional district level, labor, city and county politics and government, etc -- that are largely left out of local newspapers
- Publicizer of the record of West Michigan Democrats and encourage them to be more progressive.
- Helper to build our County Parties.
- Encourager for local parties to get more involved with the blogosphere and expand their utilization of the internet.
- Watchdogs of local Republicans.
In short, we want to turn yard-sign Democrats who will be interested in getting daily news on Democratic politics into informed grassroots activists who will get Democrats elected at the city, county and state level and push those electeds to be as progressive as possible.
And, in that sense, we may have a slightly different emphasis from the motherships of the Michigan blogosphere. I think we'll follow more of Markos' dictate that his, and now our, blog is "a Democratic blog." Now, folks that know me and the front-pagers that are and will be brought on will know that we're not blind followers of the state or local parties, but we are committed to them as the vehicle to move our region and the state in a progressive direction. We'll remain critical when we feel it's in the best interests of the movement, but we're all on the same side (we're not interested in just throwing bombs).
The Vision Thing
Eventually, we want WMR to be a clearing-house for information, commentary, reporting and community discussion. We want activists in West Michigan and our candidates and electeds to be regular readers (in the way that those people in Lansing regularly read MichLib and BFM). Right now many county parties have weak websites, and little sense of community, labor is only starting to think about ways to use the blogs, activists are organized in a hodge-podge of advocacy groups and ad hoc email lists, and newspapers have long cut the labor beat and have trimmed the local politics beat to bare-bones. We think a high quality blog could really go a long way to organizing partisan progressives in West Michigan. We hope it'll get us united.
In short, we think there's a real opening here in West Michigan at this time. In many ways, for some good, but increasingly outdated, reasons, we've been largely ignored by the state party and we hope that a good blog can help give our county parties and candidates the exposure (and allow them to learn from each other) to encourage the MDP to see that things are going on here and candidates can be elected from the west side. We think we can also be part of a communication tool that can give folks ideas on how to Party and movement build.
We want to empower, elect and grow Democrats and progressives in West Michigan.
Why West Michigan and why "Rising"?
West Michigan because we live here.
"Rising" because there is a sense on our side of the state that our history of being the conservative belt of Michigan is in the process of becoming our past and no longer our present (for example, ten years ago the Grand Rapids City Commission was dominated by Republicans, now, though officially non-partisan, all seven members are now Democrats or at least liberals). We in the netroots want to do our part to help facilitate the Rising of West Michigan Democrats and Progressives in the coming years. West Michigan is ready for a Democratic, progressive, populist and partisan blog.
What have you been up to the last two months while you were in beta?
We launched in beta on 20 February and since then have been trying to develop a track-record of what we can do so that when new folks like you stop by, you can look around the site and see what we'll be doing here in the coming years.
We're real happy with the progress we've made. In just 60 days: we and our users have written 148 diaries, we have 87 registered users, average about 110 unique visitors a day (most aren't registered, but we hope they all will soon), and have already built a nice community of a core of users which we hope will grow and grow. We're already the third biggest progressive blog in Michigan.
We hear that this growth is significantly faster than even MichiganLiberal had back in 2005. In short, with your help, we might be on to something here.
We hope all of you will sign up for usernames and put us on your daily reading lists.
I'll have a post later today highlighting what you might have missed if your new to WMR.
Come on up for the Rising and together we'll do our part to build a left coast here in Michigan.
-- Phil, Lisa, Mark and Adam
Cross-posted in full at West Michigan Rising (and at MichiganLiberal and DailyKos).
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The Kulkas have lived full-time at their home near Eastport since 1998.
The following cookie recipe was adapted from an old Betty Crocker cookbook published in 1956.
"People seem to like it, especially my husband who has been eating gluten-free for some time," Kulka said.
Cinnamon-Nut Icebox Cookies
1 c. soft butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. gluten-free flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
2 t. xanthan gum
3 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped nuts
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ATWATER — Atwater High School's graduation rate is one of the highest in the state compared with similar schools, state Department of Education data shows.
In the 2011-12 school year, the latest figures available, 97.3 percent of Atwater High students graduated, exceeding state averages by at least 15 percent.
Atwater High School Principal Alan Peterson said the strong graduation rate is a great indication that the school staff is making a strong connection with students and providing them with different avenues to get their diplomas.
"Teachers come to the job expecting to make a difference, not just hoping to," Peterson said. "We try to keep things fresh, on the cutting edge. We are winning."
Peterson said Atwater came in second in a state Department of Education ranking of large-sized schools receiving federal Title I funding. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy in the Los Angeles area had a 97.8 percent graduation rate.
Merced Union High School District Trustee Dave Honey called the high graduation rate fantastic, amazing and impressive. The encouragement of students by staff members, teachers and administrators is paying off, he added.
Scott Scambray, district superintendent, said Atwater's graduation rate is great news. He said school spirit is sky-high and the momentum has been building for about four years.
"It's a complete team effort," Scambray said. "We get students involved and make the curriculum relevant. A really big key is kids are involved in all sorts of activities."
Tammie Calzadillas, assistant superintendent of educational services, said each comprehensive high school in the district is exceeding the state average by a minimum of 15 percent.
Other district graduation rates include Buhach Colony High School, 93.9 percent; Golden Valley High School, 93.1 percent; Livingston High School, 95.6 percent and Merced High School, 93.4 percent, for a district average of 92.8 percent.
The national graduation rate average is 78.2 percent, Calzadillas said.
"The data speaks to the simple fact that our schools are offering students something that they need and that they see as important," Calzadillas said. "As a result, the students continue to come back day after day until they graduate. Every high school in MUHSD has made concerted efforts over the past five years to actively engage all students in school."
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Duke is now in the sweepstakes for ESPN's top-ranked player in the Class of 2015—Ivan Rabb.
First reported by Adam Zagoria of Zagsblog this morning and later confirmed on Twitter by Adam Rowe of 247 Sports, the five-star forward has been offered a scholarship to attend Duke and play for the Blue Devils.
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FSU Sets School Record With 11 Draft Selections
Florida State leads nation with 11 NFL Draft picks to establish a new school record, as six 'Noles hear their name called Saturday.
Carradine, Watson Selected in Draft's Second Round
Five Seminoles go in first 42 picks for first time in school history with the Friday-night picks of Tank Carradine and Menelik Watson.
Werner, Rhodes Taken Back-to-Back in First Round
Bjoern Werner goes 24th overall to the Colts and Xavier Rhodes goes 25th overall to the Vikings as FSU has three player selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Junior Year (2005): Standout linebacker who started 24 consecutive games for Florida State, including all 13 in 2005...has played in 38 consecutive games (every game of his career)...named one of 10 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, and finished as the team's fourth-leading tackler with 72 stops...an All-ACC honorable mention pick...set a career-high with 10 tackles for loss, while also registering 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery in his second season as a full-time starter...first career interception came in the season opener against Miami...tied with fellow linebacker A.J. Nicholson for third on the team in interceptions (two)...had a season-high 11 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery in a win over Maryland...that performance that earned him ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors...racked up nine tackles, including 2.5 for loss against North Carolina State...had six tackles with a sack in the Orange Bowl against Penn State.
Sophomore Year (2004): Played in all 12 of Florida State's games while starting the final 11 including the Seminoles' Gator Bowl victory against West Virginia...an All-America First Team selection in 2004 by ESPN.com...earned All- ACC second team honors as a sophomoreearned All-ACC second team honors ...finished second on the team with a single-season career-high 86 tackles...also recorded a singe-season career-high nine tackles for lost yardage, 4.5 quarterback sacks, nine quarterback hurries, five pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick...career-high 12 tackles and forced fumble came against Florida...led the Seminoles with three games of 10 or more stops with double-digit tackles coming against North Carolina, Duke and Florida...named ACC Defensive Back of the Week in consecutive weeks against Virginia and Wake Forest...had nine tackles, a career-high two sacks and a blocked punt in the 36-3 victory over Virginia...followed that outstanding performance with eight tackles, one tackle for lost yardage, a sack and a pass break-up against Wake Forest...the only player in the ACC to earn the ACC Defensive Back of the Week honor multiple times during the season...recorded at least one tackle for lost yardage in eight of the Seminoles' 12 games with quarterback sacks coming in three different games...averaged 8.4 tackles over the course of the final seven games after averaging 5.4 during the first five games of the season.
Freshman Year (2003): Played in all 13 games including the Seminoles' Orange Bowl appearance against Miami as a true freshman ...one of only five true freshman to see action during the season... finished ninth on the team with 42 tackles...totaled two tackles for lost yardage, two pass break-ups, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble...was also one of the Seminoles' top special teams performers ...season-high 10 tackles against Wake Forest and earned ACC Rookie of the Week for his efforts...recorded nine tackles against Duke and had six at Notre Dame.
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Personal: Born December 23, 1984...major is environmental studies...father, Ernie Jr., played football at Florida State for head coach Bobby Bowden in 1977, 78, 80 and 81 while his mother, the former Alice Bennett, was an All-American sprinter on the Seminole track team from 1980-83...wore jersey No. 34 which was retired in honor of former Seminole great Ron Sellers...with Sellers' permission, the number was brought out of retirement at the request of the Seminole coaching staff.


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