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Fallen Angel
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Gundam Wing. This is a Harry Potter crossover with a Gundam Wing / Harry Potter fusion. Yaoi and slash pairings, mainly Harry x Draco. Some het pairings (since I do like Ron and Hermoine together).
Chapter 1 : From the Depths of the Storm
Ice glistened on the window as the snow poured down around the castle. Steam caressed the glass as the watcher sighed and leaned on his hands to gaze out at the white wonderland. It was the beginning of Christmas vacation, and Harry Potter was one of the few students who remained at Hogwarts for the break.
Even Draco Malfoy had returned home to his manor, so there was no one to argue with. It was going to be a very boring holiday. ~ I wonder how Ron and Hermoine are doing?~
The blizzard continued to rage outside, forcing the students to gather about in the main hall with nothing to do. "I must be really bored if I'm wishing for Malfoy to come back soon," Harry mumbled to himself, dropping his spoon back into his barely eaten cereal. Straightening, he left the hall and wandered to one of the giant windows that looked out towards the lake behind Hogwarts. "Look at it come down," he mused, rubbing the steam off the glass so he could see better. White and more white, like a giant blanket of soft cotton over the quidditch pitch, stretching to the lake which was almost unnoticeable except for the brief flashes of light bouncing off the glassy surface below.
~Wait a minute… what's that?" Harry squinted into the distance where he could have sworn he saw a flash of black amidst the white. The snow was coming down harder than ever, but he could just make out a human-like figure clothed in black slowly making its way towards the castle. A moment later, the black seemed to almost disappear as it sank into the snow.
Without even stopping to call a professor, Harry raced to the closest doors and out into the snow, his dark robes trailing behind him. Whoever that person was, they were in trouble. Now, if only he could find them and get back without getting trapped out in the blizzard himself.
It seemed like an eternity before the boy who lived finally felt something brush his hands as he searched the snow. Grasping it, he gave a sharp tug and heard a gasp from the person at his feet. ~A braid?~ Harry kept the cord of hair in one hand and reached out to grasp the person's under one arm to pull them up. The other leaned against him, as if standing was extremely difficult. ~I hope she's not hurt.~
The dark haired youth pulled gently and began to walk slowly towards the castle, suddenly aware of how the other stumbled along. "Keep leaning on me!" he yelled over the icy wind, feeling a nod against his neck from the shorter person. The storm seemed to be moving closer and closer, pooling around them in sharp nips of cold that froze at their exposed faces and hands.
Finally though, Harry felt the door at his fingertips and tugged hard, stumbling into the castle and dragging the other person in after him. When the heavy door finally closed, Harry allowed himself a moment to sit on the ground and catch his breath, eyes closed, head tilted back. Beside him, the other coughed, braced on her hands and knees, face turned away from him.
"Are you all right?" Harry finally gathered up the air to ask, leaning closer and taking the other person by one shoulder. The person turned their head slowly, giving the boy who lived a glimpse of pale white skin and blue lips, before very familiar stormy grey eyes locked onto his. Seconds later, long lashes slipped down over those haunting eyes, and Draco Malfoy fainted into his arms.
Author's Note: Anyone interested yet? Yes, this will be a Harry x Draco slash story. Please review and I'll keep updating!


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CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: I'm Carl Azuz, and Tuesdays are awesome! At least this one is, because it's two days before Thanksgiving and that means this is our last show of the week, and we start with the Thanksgiving holiday.
AZUZ: The focus of today's First Up segment is how people are getting to wherever they're going for Thanksgiving. This is the busiest travel time of the entire year -- long lines at the airports; lots of cars on the road -- and experts think it's going to be even busier this year. A new report estimates that more than 42 million people will travel at least 50 miles from their homes for Thanksgiving. That would be an 11 percent increase from last year. The reason could be the economy. It's doing a little better and experts think more people will be traveling.
If you're going by plane, the big topic right now is the enhanced security measures we've talked to much about. A student named Francis posted this on our blog: "It didn't bother me to be patted down. I felt relieved that security was so tight." A different view from Mason, who thinks the body scanners are "a violation of privacy." He says "people want to feel safe at airports, but there's a line that has to be drawn." The head of the Transportation Security Agency says these enhanced screenings are necessary and the best way to keep everyone safe. The White House says it's open to adjusting the procedures in order to balance safety with privacy.
Now all of that is about flying. But according to this report about holiday travel, most people -- around 94 percent -- will be traveling by car for Thanksgiving. That's gonna come at a bit higher price. The cost of gas is up around a nickel. The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas is the highest it's been since May.
I.D. Me
JOHN LISK, CNN STUDENT NEWS: See if you can I.D. Me! I'm a European country that's also an island. I got my independence from the United Kingdom in 1921. My capital city is Dublin, and my national holiday is St. Patrick's Day. I'm Ireland, and I'm home to around 4.6 million people.
AZUZ: Ireland's economy is really struggling. The country asked for and is getting a bailout. That's going to come from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, the IMF. Plus, the British government has offered Ireland a loan. Some people aren't too happy about this whole situation. They marched down the streets protesting. The Irish government already gave a bailout to its banks, but what these folks are upset about is the fact that Ireland asked someone else for a bailout.
Ireland is getting some help. So what? There are two issues to tackle here. We're gonna start with these protests. The reason people are upset is they're concerned about Ireland's sovereignty, its independence. When a country gets a loan from the IMF, it has to follow certain rules to pay back that loan. Some people don't like the idea of another group telling Ireland's government what it should do. The country's prime minister says Ireland's economy is already connected to other countries. That brings us to the other issue. Why does it matter if Ireland is getting this bailout? Because the economies of different countries are connected, especially when they're part of a group like the European Union. There are concerns that if Ireland's economy takes a major hit, other nations could too.
TOMEKA JONES, CNN STUDENT NEWS: Today's Shoutout goes out to Mr. Johnson's civics classes at Pendleton High School in Pendleton, Oregon! What color is often associated with business profits? Is it: A) Red, B) Blue, C) Black or D) White? You've got three seconds -- GO! When a company is making a profit, it's said to be in the black. That's your answer and that's your Shoutout!
Holiday Shopping
AZUZ: That is why the Friday after Thanksgiving is referred to as Black Friday. It's the start of the holiday shopping season and a time when businesses hope to make enough sales to get into the black. According to a new survey, even though there are concerns about the economy, the majority of Americans are planning to break out their wallets for the holidays. 57 percent of the people who were surveyed said they plan to spend the same or more during this holiday season than last year. 41 percent said they'll spend less. But experts think that with the economy getting a little bit better, some people who say they're avoiding buying stuff might end up spending money anyway.
Economic Outlook
AZUZ: Slow-going though: That is the prediction a group of experts about the U.S. economy's recovery. The National Association for Business Economics -- as we've said -- they think the economy is gonna get a little bit better this year, a little bit better next year. They don't expect it to be a huge improvement though. Part of the reason is what we just talked about: that people are still being cautious about spending money. Experts also predict that the U.S. national debt will get bigger. They don't think the economy will fall into another recession though.
Bullying Prevention Conference
AZUZ: We know from our blog that more than 80 percent of you have said you've seen bullying in some form. That issue was front and center at the conference I attended last week in Seattle, Washington. Here are some of the highlights we heard at the International Bullying Prevention Association. First, it seems like verbal abuse is the most common form of bullying. This was found in a survey of 30,000 Finnish students, but you've also indicated this on our blog when we asked you what the worst form of bullying was.
Next: It's important for you the students to be involved in solutions to bullying. Whether it's through a survey about bullying that you can discuss afterward or simply helping other students to feel like they belong, these actions can all help break the code of silence when it comes to bullying. When students feel they can talk about it, attention to the problem usually follows. And those who've been victims say having someone listen is the thing that helps the most. Could be a friend, classmate or an adult.
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AZUZ: There are a couple places where you can find great resources for discussing and dealing with bullying. One is CNNStudentNews.com. We have a free Parent and Teacher Guide there. Also, Cartoon Network has excellent info at stopbullyingspeakup.com. That's where you can find a free tip sheet on dealing with the issue. Again, that site, you see it right there, is stopbullyingspeakup.com.
AZUZ: You want the inside scoop from professionals, and we've got it for you. Our own Associate Producer, Tomeka Jones, is back with another career feature. Tomeka?
TOMEKA JONES, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Hey, Carl. Let me ask you a question. Have you ever received career advice you didn't like? Or have you been told you wouldn't be successful?
AZUZ: Oh yeah. I've been discouraged. I've been told I couldn't anchor at this level. I've heard it.
JONES: Well, Executive Producer Stephanie Todd said she once got advice that she didn't agree with, but she did listen. And now her advice to you is to keep plugging away, no matter what, and to always believe in yourself.
STEPHANIE TODD, HLN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: We should not expect that everyone knows this story.
I make the executive decisions in the mornings. After we get pitches from all of our staff, then there's a few of us that get together and do an editorial meeting. I think a lot of EPs have different roles. Mine, for running two daily talk shows, two daily live talk shows, is I am basically working with the team to figure out what stories we put on the air, what guests we want, which angles we want to go towards, how we want to present a story.
I'm not sure if we should bring up something like this.
A talk show is a little different in that, if you're going to pick a story, you better pick it for like five minutes, not just for 30 seconds. Sometimes our news is a little bit more water cooler, pop culture stuff, rather than election results. Every news has its place.
In this rundown, the scripts are numbered, so A-1 is a cold open. So, this is the script for when you hear the first part of the show.
JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL, HOST, ISSUES WITH JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL: Tonight, a bizarre and alarming discovery!
TODD: Being proactive, I think in any field, is the way to go. And having ideas and not be afraid to speak out and being confident in yourself. You shouldn't get discouraged by if someone gives you some sort of criticism or critique or feedback. You just have to know that you believe in yourself and you've done your best.
Before We Go
AZUZ: Before we go, we have a story that's kind of a Thanksgiving appetizer. This Wisconsin farmer spends most of his time working. He's been saving up money to put food on the table. But not on his table. He's paying for Thanksgiving dinner for 200 families. We're talking turkey, stuffing, cranberries, the whole meal. Bill Troxel says it's something he's wanted to do for years. He says seeing families come together is something you can't put a price on.
AZUZ: His example of giving is something everyone can be thankful for and that will gobble up all of our time for today. We'll be off the rest of this week. We hope you have a very happy thanksgiving you turkeys. We'll see you again on Monday. For CNN Student News, I'm Carl Azuz.


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Looking for a Friday night movie that'll give you chills without all the noise? Forget The Purge or World War Z. See The Way, Way Back instead. Maybe you have to be a parent for this drama to keep you on the edge of your seat. But The Way, Way Back is the quietly satisfying story of a teenage boy struggling through a miserable, angst-ridden summer with his newly-divorced mom at her boyfriend's beach house.
We meet 14-year-old Duncan in the rear-facing back seat of a station wagon, hence the name of the movie. Duncan pretty much sits in the back seat of life as well, though because this is a coming-of-age movie you know that will change. It's a relief when Duncan finally starts coming alive. But before that happens, we have to endure his mother's boyfriend, Trent.
He's played by Steve Carell, absent every ounce of charm he's ever shown in his other roles, and that includes Michael Scott in The Office. Trent is a defensive bully, nastily projecting his insecurity on every weak creature within reach -- especially Duncan. And that's not even when he's at his worst. Toni Collette plays Duncan's mom, Pam, blinded temporarily to what Duncan is going through thanks to the love goggles she's wearing. But she makes tender efforts to reach out to her son, efforts Duncan more or less rebuffs.
(And here I just have to say -- as the newly-single mom of a boy five years younger than Duncan... yikes. I had a hard time not reading this movie as a cautionary tale. May I never put my son through this hell. But anyway.)
If you're swimming in the deep end as a parent, yearning to stay connected to a kid who needs to separate from you, teetering between responsibility and the lure of careless adult behavior, a lot of this movie will feel familiar. Maybe uncomfortably so. From the beginning, the summer beach house scene is Rumspringa for adults. They fall to drinking immediately.
We see this through the eyes of their children. As each night wears on, they lose their parents to their boozy bachanals. The teens hang back, vaguely disgusted by their parents, longing for their presence, defiantly claiming their independence. What would they do with their parents' attention, even if they had it? But teens like having the rights of refusal.
Duncan turns out all right. The manager of a nearby water park (Sam Rockwell) takes him under his wing, gives him a job, and helps him find himself. The pretty girl next door, played by Sophie Robb, takes in interest in him as well. There's a moment when Pam finally sees what her son has been up to all summer, how he's bloomed under someone else's care. Even if you're trying to be a fully-present parent, it's a moment we all experience from time to time -- part relief that someone is helping you, part terror that you've missed out, that maybe you're totally inept as a mother.
All of this may sound like The Way, Way Back is just a massive cringe-fest, but it's not. It's funny and wonderful as well -- especially Sam Rockwell's bits with Maya Rudolph. Pam wises up and redeems herself in the end. Co-written and directed by Oscar-winning Descendants screenwriters Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, it has some of the same quiet pleasures of that film. Most of all, I appreciated seeing some of the tender gestures and missteps of parenting played out without melodrama.
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Christmas Candle - SSS67
And seeing that Christmas is less 5 months away, I thought it only appropriate that I feature a newly released Christmas Stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy, called Christmas Candle. I am using the Digi Version of this stamp since I don't own the actual stamp set. So, by going to the Sweet 'n Sassy Store, you can pick up the Digi or PreOrder the clear stamp set.!!! The difference between the two is that the Clear Stamps come with the candle image and 4 sentiments. The Digi comes with the candle image and Merry Christmas.
The insapiration for this card came from this week's fabulous sketch over at the Sweet Stop Sketech Blog. Why not hop on over and play along with us this week.
I used a Brand New Paper Pack from Close to my Heart that won't even be for sale until September 1st. It's the Creative Basics Mistletoe Collection. It even comes with the beautiful light green shimmery ribbon I used.
I used red Stickles on the pointsettia, holly berries, and ornament at the top.
The Hand Stitching was done with Matching New England Ivy Embroidery Floss.
Other Challenge Blogs with this card:
Tellen's Place - Christmas in July
AiFactory - Christmas In July
Dutch Dare - Anything Goes
Digi Doodles - Punch or Cut
Scrap Creations - Christmas in July
Little Red Wagon - Christmas in July
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Christmas In July
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Goes
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Anything with a candle
Tuesday Throwdown - Christmas in July
20 comments:
- Miesje said...
This is a beautiful card! Christmas and candles do go together don's they? Your coloring is beautiful and so is the stitching! Thanks for playing with us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!
- July 31, 2010 at 9:10 AM
- www.alittlethisandalotofthat.blogspot.com said...
Absolutely a great card and thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best....
- July 31, 2010 at 9:18 AM
- Judy said...
Beautiful Christmas card!! Thank you so much for entering this in our challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.
- July 31, 2010 at 9:30 AM
- Terry Oulboub said...
What a beautiful card! I love those papers and the die cuts are superb! The candle image is great; love the shadow around the flame and your stitching is lovely! This is such a great card! Thanks for joining us at Tellen's Place this week! :-)
- July 31, 2010 at 12:17 PM
- Kim said...
Beautiful! Great colors on the candle. It's a wonderful Christmas card. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.
- July 31, 2010 at 3:03 PM
- Merry said...
Beautiful....lovely stitching, terrific papers.
- July 31, 2010 at 5:31 PM
- Davi said...
Very pretty I love those colors and all the embellies. So glad you joined us at TT this week.
- July 31, 2010 at 6:19 PM
- Georgia Ehrmann said...
such a beautiful Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at AiFactory this week!
- July 31, 2010 at 8:16 PM
- Leah said...
So pretty Nancy, as usual:)
- July 31, 2010 at 9:03 PM
- peggysue said...
This is so nice to see, I was just getting in the mood again to see and start thinking about Christmas cards! . . . we had a long winter, but summer has been hot enough so that I'm ready to think about winter. And this is such a beautiful card! Thank you for coming alongside Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week!
- July 31, 2010 at 11:49 PM
- KymKreates said...
Your project is just awe-inspiring! Thank you for getting Punched and or Cut up with us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!
DT Coordinator
- August 1, 2010 at 11:17 AM
- Sprytebyrd said...
This is just beautiful! I love everything about your card!
Thanks so much for joining us this week at Stamptacular Sunday ♥ for our Christmas in July challenge!
And, I'm sorry to be so behind in my commenting! I didn't forget you, there just weren't enough days in my week!
Dee (Spryte)
Sprytebyrds Spot
- August 1, 2010 at 11:56 AM
- Karen said...
Ohhhh, I love this, so traditional. Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best.
- August 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM
- Beth said...
This is such a beautiful card! I love the papers and the image is fab! I hope you're enjoying the weekend!
Love Beth xx
- August 1, 2010 at 2:01 PM
- Monika Reeck said...
What a lovely x mas card...nice using the Puncher too...thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best, Hugs, Monika
- August 1, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- Barbara said...
You sure created a gorgeous Christmas card...this is beautiful. I love our new holiday paper pack. ;-)
- August 1, 2010 at 6:05 PM
- Peggy said...
This is so pretty. Thanks for playing with us at Going Grey with Scrap-Creations.
- August 2, 2010 at 5:49 AM
- blackdragon said...
This to me is what a christmas card should be... love it.
Thanks for playing along with Terry and i at Tellens place this week.
- August 2, 2010 at 5:51 PM
- Rosanne said...
Very pretty! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.
- August 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM
- Amber said...
Fabulous creation! Thanks so much for joining us at The Digi Doodle Shop's Best!
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Sand to Snow National Monument Official Webpage – BLM
Sand to Snow National Monument Map
Presidential Proclamation – Establishment of the Castle Mountains National Monument
Castle Mountains National Monument Official Webpage
Mojave Monuments Adventure Kits
Please visit the Mojave Monuments Toolkit Website for a complete online guide
to help you explore and enjoy your new monuments!
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Regional Map:
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Castle Mountains National Monument:
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and accompanying website!
One-Year Monumental Anniversary
Press Release
February 11 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve • 11055 East Drive • Morongo Valley
Hosted by: Hispanic Access Foundation, the City of Desert Hot Springs, and Mojave Desert Lands Trust
For more information contact: Missy Boyd, firstname.lastname@example.com, 760-386-8548 ext. 226
Join partners and community members from the Morongo Valley, Coachella Valley, and Desert Hot Springs for a day of service at Big Morongo Hills in the Sand to Snow National Monument. The day will begin with a visit to the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve in Morongo Valley to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Sand to Snow National Monument designation. Then we will travel to the other side of the mountains to Desert Hot Springs' Big Morongo Hills. Activities will include an area clean up, trim repair, and habitat restoration.
The City of Desert Hot Springs recently passed a resolution expressing its intent to be a gateway city to Sand to Snow National Monument, and is excited to being work with the community and agency partners to improve and restore access into the monument with local hiking trails.
Snacks and water will be provided, but volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring their own additional food and extra water.
February 11 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve • 11055 East Drive • Morongo Valley
Hosted by: Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
For more information call (760) 363-7190
Discover the natural history of Big Morongo Canyon in the Sand to Snow National Monument. Join Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve at the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Education Center, and enjoy displays, exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, hikes, and more! Learn about the National Monument and visit with the partners that help manage this extraordinary resource.
Hike and bird watching walks start at 9:00 AM at the Preserve Parking Lot. Enjoy the diverse species of birds that make the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve famous. Hike the trail down Big Morongo Canyon and learn about the area's spectacular geology.
No experience necessary. Bring water, good walking shoes, hat and layered warm clothing. Hikes are up to four miles round trip, with mostly level walking. Cameras and binoculars encouraged!
The Preserve Education Center will be open 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
February 11 • 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taylor Junction • 61732 29 Palms Hwy •Joshua Tree
Hosted by: Taylor Junction
For more information click HERE
Come to the heart of downtown Joshua Tree for an evening with artist Obi Kaufmann – whose trail paintings offer an intimate portrait of California's wildlife – and also learn about Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, and Castle Mountains National Monuments on the eve of their one year anniversary.
Representatives from the Mojave Desert Land Trust will give a short presentation on the monuments and have new Mojave Monuments Adventure Kits available for guests, filled with information about visiting the monuments, maps, guides, and other fun resources to make your desert adventure a safe but special one!
In addition, thanks to the artist's passion for wilderness advocacy, 10% of all the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Mojave Desert Land Trust as part of its 10 for 10 campaign. Enjoy an evening of art and nature, and support the local community – what better way to celebrate the desert?
February 18 • Time TBD
Whitewater Preserve • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road • Whitewater
Hosted by: The Wildlands Conservancy
More information coming soon!
Management representatives for Sand to Snow National Monument will give presentations and answer questions.
There will be guided interpretive hikes, bird walks, a presentation about the Pacific Crest Trail by renowned local through-hiker Jaime Haney, as well as presentations about adventure hikes and backpacking in Sand to Snow, and naturalist led nature activities for children and families.
February 18 • 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Mojave Desert Land Trust • 60124 Twentynine Palms Highway • Joshua Tree
Hosted by: Mojave Desert Land Trust and Patagonia
For more information contact: Jacqueline Guevara, email@example.com, 760-366-5440 ext. 226
Lights! Camera! Action! Oscars season has us in a cinematic frame of mind, so we're partnering with Patagonia for a movie night at Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT). Come enjoy a Monumental Anniversary double-feature screening of MDLT's Mojave Monuments video, and the renown outdoor clothing outfitter's latest film, Unbroken Ground, a documentary about the central role our food choices will play in combating the changing climate creating a more sustainable environment.
Representatives from Patagonia will be there with free snacks and other surprise treats. They will have Patagonia-brand outdoor clothing both for sale and RAFFLE throughout the evening. MDLT's Conservation Director Frazier Haney will also be hosting one of his Mappy Hours prior to the film to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Mojave Monuments.
"Unbroken Ground explains the critical role food will play in the next frontier of our efforts to solve the environmental crisis. It explores four areas of agriculture that aim to change our relationship to the land and oceans. Most of our food is produced using methods that reduce biodiversity, decimate soil and contribute to climate change. . . . our food can and should be a part of the solution to the environmental crisis – grown, harvested and produced in ways that restore our land, water and wildlife. The film tells the story of four groups that are pioneers in the fields of regenerative agriculture, regenerative grazing, diversified crop development and restorative fishing."
March 4 • Time TBD
Hosted by: Edison International, Conservation Lands Foundation, the California Conservation Corps, the Bureau of Land Management, and Mojave Desert Land Trust
More information coming soon!
Since 2012, Edison International has supported partnership among the California Conservation Corp (CCC), Conservation Lands Foundation (CLF), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) team up, local non-profits, military veterans, and local communities to conduct multi-week, intensive stewardship and restoration projects on our beautiful protected public lands in the California Desert.
This helps provide job opportunities for young military veterans who serve with the CCC repairing trails, protecting cultural sites, and restoring habitat. In turn, these CCC Veterans Conservation Corp members receive pay, wildfire training, professional mentoring by BLM staff, and work experience to pursue careers in natural resource management.
This year, thanks again to Edison International's support, the partnership will celebrate the one year anniversary of Sand to Snow, Mojave Trails, and Castle Mountains national monuments with a three-week project at Black Lava Butte & Flat Top Mesa in Sand to Snow National Monument. The project will install new signs, repair trails and habitat, and ocean up trash in this well-loved area so the public can have better opportunities to experience and enjoy YOUR Sand to Snow National Monument!
The public is invited to come meet the Veterans Corp, volunteer, and learn more about the monuments on March 4th!
March 18 • 6PM-9PM
Hosted by: Division 9 Gallery, Hispanic Access Foundation
3850 Lemon St., Riverside, CA 92501
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our three national monuments by joining us at Division 9 Gallery. The show will be exhibiting the beautiful photography of Jack Thompson, David Lamfrom, Mark Lundquist, Frazier Haney and Mariana Maguire. Their work captures the essence of the Sand to Snow, Mojave Trails, and Castle Mountain National Monuments, ensuring that you will personally want to visit this magnificent wild lands, and the best part – they are just beyond our own backyard.
March 18 • Time TBD
Hosted by: The California Wilderness Coalition
More information coming soon!
March 25 • 8:00am – 12:00pm
Hondo Wash • 55200 Hondo Street • Yucca Valley
Hosted by: Mojave Desert Land Trust
For more information contact: Jacqueline Guevara, email@example.com, 760-366-5440 ext. 226
Mojave Desert Land Trust will host an equestrian trail ride for up to 10 riders, led by a seasoned "trail boss," through the historic trails in the Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa section of Sand to Snow National Monument.
Riders should meet at Hondo Wash, beyond the end of Hondo Street in Yucca Valley.
April 8 • Time TBD
Amboy Crater Parking Lot and Trailhead • Amboy
Hosted by: Mojave Desert Lands Trust, in partnership with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council and the Bureau of Land Management
For more information contact: Jacqueline Guevara, email@example.com, 760-366-5440 ext. 226
Come celebrate and learn about Mojave Trails National Monument, meet the San Gorgonio Girl Scouts, and chat with Bureau of Land Management staff at the Mojave Desert Land Trust spring Open House – Gather Around our (Dormant) Backyard Fire Pit – at Amboy Crater. Activities will include crafts, expert lectures about volcano science, local ants, and other special critters endemic to the crater, cartography, and more. Also, the Girl Scouts will be introducing their newest Mojave Monuments patch!
Snacks will be provided and, of course, what backyard picnic . . . at an extinct cinder cone . . . celebrating the birthday of the monument . . . would be complete without CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE?!
April 22 • Time TBD
Hosted by: Conservation Lands Foundation and California Wilderness Coalition, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management
More information coming soon!
Latino Conservation Week
If you serve Latino communities in the California Desert and are interested in helping us plan and participate next summer, please email email@example.com with the subject line "LCW 2017."
Latino Conservation Week Website
Q: What is a national monument?
A: A national monument is a designation given to an area of federal public land that contains unique scientific, cultural, natural and historical features, to protect it for future generations. National monuments contain important features and resources, and each is designed to protect the unique values of the area while allowing other compatible uses, such as outdoor recreation and ranching, to continue.
Q: How is a national monument created?
A: A national monument can be established by either the president or Congress and can be managed by one of the following agencies: the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S Forest Service, National Park Service, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This designation only applies to lands managed by the federal government and does not apply to private, state, county, city, or other local lands inside its boundary. It also does not affect rights held by water agencies, tribes, sanitation districts and other land management agencies.
Since 1906, both Republican and Democratic presidents have used their authority to designate more than 100 national monuments including many of our most beloved public lands in California.
Q: How will the new national monuments benefit the land and people?
A: The designation of the Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, and Castle Mountains as national monuments will:
- Safeguard the natural, historic, recreational and scenic features in some of the most spectacular landscapes in the California desert from industrial development;
- Ensure that these public lands remain open to traditional uses, outdoor recreation, hunting, and grazing;
- Provide opportunities for ongoing community involvement in the management planning process;
- Bring more prominent awareness and visitation, promoting tourism and economic opportunity in the surrounding communities.
Protecting public lands in the California desert has already brought noteworthy economic benefits to the region. Visitors to Death Valley and Joshua National Parks and the Mojave National Preserve contributed $165 million to the region's economy in 2013, supporting nearly 2,000 jobs. Home values are demonstrably higher near National Monuments than similar homes without nearby protected public lands. Work is beginning now with local Chambers of Commerce and cities to help promote the new national monuments to benefit the tourism economy in those areas.
Q: Was there local input in the effort to establish these national monuments?
A: Yes. The national monument proposals came in response to nearly a decade of work by local leaders on legislative efforts to protect the California desert. The permanent protection of these special places is supported by elected officials, business owners, veterans, local faith leaders, anglers, historians, conservationists and others.
Q: Will community members have a say in how the national monuments are managed?
A: Yes. The public scoping and planning process is beginning in summer 2016. The community will be invited to participate in "pre-planning" before the formal process under federal guidelines has begun to help the agencies better understand the communities interests as early as possible. When the formal planning process begins, public input is required as the agencies like BLM create a draft of the management plans.
National monuments in the California desert will continue to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of the National Conservation Lands. As part of this system of protected lands, monuments are managed for multiple uses, including outdoor recreation and conservation of natural, cultural, historical, and archeological resources. In addition, traditional rights, current and valid grazing and mining interests, and rights-of-way will be honored.
Q: Do the national monument designations impact private property?
A: No. A national monument designation does NOT impact state, local, or private property rights or boundaries. Landowners can continue to access and enjoy the use of their property the same as before the designation. Additionally, this designation does not apply extra regulatory or land use authority over existing state agencies or local governments.
Q: Will the national monument designations impact law enforcement, fire fighting, utilities, water rights, or grazing?
A: No. Law enforcement authority, jurisdiction, and responsibility will not change. Fire fighting authority, jurisdiction, and responsibility will not change. Existing utility rights-of-way will be maintained. Existing water rights will be maintained. Existing grazing rights and permits will be maintained.
Q: What will happen to existing uses of the lands in the national monuments?
A: Existing recreational uses such as hunting, camping and other activities will typically continue if the areas are designated as national monuments. A comprehensive management plan will be drafted in which the public will have significant input beginning in summer of 2016. The point of the designation is to protect access and the special features of these areas as well as keep them free of industrial development and open to the public.
Q: Do the national monument designations create a user fee?
A: No. Simply designating a national monument does not automatically create user fees, regardless of how it is designated. Land managers make this determination while developing the resource management plan for a national monument.
Q: Will this limit the number of visitors allowed in the monuments on a daily basis?
A: No. the national monument designations will not create a cap on the number of visitors allowed in the area.
Q: Does the monument designation have any impact on additional development near the proposed national monuments?
A: No. The national monument designations will not affect development rights or local zoning on nonfederal lands. Additionally, the designations will not impact management of federal lands outside of the monuments themselves.
Downloadable Handouts & Factsheets
Desert Centennial Celebrations
Press Release
Article: Desert communities celebrate
Article: Discover family connections
Article: Anniversary celebrations
Article: Involving Latino youth in preserving desert lands
Blog: Centennial celebration in Afton Canyon
Article: MDLT honors centennial
Saturday, October 1 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Desert Discovery Center, 831 Barstow Rd., Barstow, CA 92311
Open to the public.
Contact: Jane Laraman-Brockhurst, Desert Discover Center – (760) 252-6060 – firstname.lastname@example.com
Discover the spirit and adventure of the Old Spanish Trail National Historic Trail, America's first overland trading route between New Mexico and Los Angeles. Learn about the lives of famous travelers like Kit Carson, Antonio Armijo, Chief Walkara, and John C. Fremont; how they survived the trail's daunting rivers, canyons, deserts and mountains.
Attendees will experience an 1800's Living history encampment, mule packing & weaponry demonstrations, history presentations, Navajo Churro Sheep enclosure, and even desert animals. The day's entertainment will include a Mariachi band, bluegrass music, folkloric dance, kids art projects, quick draw prizes & more, as well as Viola Basulto's famous Cocina de Movida homemade New Mexican cooking.
Also take part in the Old Spanish Trail "Fun-Run" along the Desert Discovery Center Trail, sponsored by the Barstow Fire Dept.
Sponsored by the Desert Discovery Center Partnership, Rose Foundation & Old Spanish Trails Association Mojave River Chapter.
Sunday, October 2 – 8:00 am -10:00 am
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve parking lot – 11055 East Drive, Morongo Valley, CA
Attendance limited, please RSVP. FREE admission.
Contact: Seth Shteir, National Parks Conservation Association – 760-332-9776
Join lifelong bird nerd Seth Shteir to learn about the ecological importance of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. The Preserve is one of the ten largest willow and cottonwood riparian areas in the state, and an internationally recognized bird watching destination. The Canyon is an important pit stop for migrating birds seeking food, water and shelter, and an excellent habitat for resident species as well.
Attendees will learn the basics of bird ecology, identification and conservation on this easy walk. Find out why birds are important in our ecosystems and to humans. Binoculars will be provided!
Saturday & Sunday, October 8-9, beginning at 10:00 am
Attendance limited, please RSVP. FREE admission.
Contact: Tanya Henderson, Amargosa Conservancy – (760) 852-4339 – firstname.lastname@example.com
Afton Canyon is often referred to as the "Grand Canyon" of the Mojave Desert. The use of off-road vehicles, cattle grazing and the introduction of non-native plants to the canyon led its designation as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern in 1980. Through 12 years of restoration efforts, including the planting of over 10,000 native trees, the Mojave River's condition improved and migratory birds returned to the canyon. Today, over 180 species of birds have been spotted in Afton Canyon.
Amargosa Conservancy will host a group of 20 guests from Nuevo Comienzo Church to camp in the canyon, conduct bird surveys and map invasive tamarisk. Additional volunteers welcome; however, INTERESTED ATTENDEES MUST RSVP.
Saturday & Sunday, October 15-16
Program Contact: Monica Mahoney, Director of Education and Public Engagement, Mojave Desert Land Trust – (760) 366-5440 – firstname.lastname@example.com
Press Contact: Shauna Tucker, Creative Services & Media Advisor, Mojave Desert Land Trust – (760) 366-5440 – firstname.lastname@example.com
Attendees will enjoy an overnight tour of significant cultural and biological treasures within the Mojave National Preserve and the Castle Mountains National Monument. The program celebrates the National Park Service (NPS) Centennial by gathering community leaders and members together for a journey to some of the most remote, newest and perhaps least understood NPS lands in the California Desert.
Attendees will also learn about and celebrate the new California Desert National Monuments and MDLT's role in achieving these protections. They will visit a Native American cultural site, enjoy a full moon interpretive program, and hike at the base of the newly protected Castle Mountains.
Sponsored by Mojave Desert Land Trust. Partners include the National Parks Service, the National Parks Conservation Association, Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association, the Native American Lands Conservancy, Hispanic Access Foundation and local community members.
Noon on Saturday, October 15 – Noon on Sunday, October 16
Joshua Tree National Park
Attendance limited, please RSVP. FREE admission.
Contact: Seth Shteir, National Parks Conservation Association – 760-332-9776
There's no better way to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service than to pack your tent into the Joshua Tree National Park wilderness. Attendees will learn backpacking basics like safety and logistical planning, as well as the history, culture and nature that is so abundant in Joshua Tree National Park.
Campers will hike between 3 and 5 miles each day over rough terrain with a heavy pack (approximately 30 pounds) and camp beneath the star-studded, pristine night skies away from civilization. Along the way they may spot wildlife, interesting desert plants and geologic formations. Participants will also learn about federally-designated wilderness and what they can do to protect the national parks for the next 100 years. The majority of equipment for this trip has been donated by an outdoor retailer.
Friday-Sunday, October 28-30
Open to the public. Park entrance fees apply.
The National Park Service, steward of Joshua Tree National Park and over 400 other park sites around the country, celebrated its 100th birthday in August, 2016. At Joshua Tree, we will continue our celebration of the NPS Centennial in October by bringing together astronomers, scientists, night-sky enthusiasts, artists, junior rangers, and members of nearby communities to celebrate the night skies of Joshua Tree National Park. This event is free of charge. Park entrance fees apply.
Bring a red light to events at night. No white lights. Find out more about what to bring.
Before arriving please read night sky viewing etiquette and advice.
Learn more about why the National Park Service cares about protecting dark night skies.
Saturday, October 29
Whitewater Preserve, 9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd., Whitewater, CA 92282
Attendance by invitation only.
Contact: Jack Thompson, The Wildlands Conservancy – (760) 325-7222 – firstname.lastname@example.com
The Wildlands Conservancy invites Hispanic community leaders from various organizations for dinner and a tour of the Whitewater Preserve to learn about access problems facing the Latino community in Sand to Snow National Monument. This event will help educate and empower Latino community leaders to develop and advocate for equitable solutions.
The discussion will focus on current management policies in Whitewater Canyon (outside the Preserve) that disadvantage the Latino community, and how Latino leaders can educate and activate their communities to push for improved access.
Saturday, November 4, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm & Sunday, November 5, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Black Rock Visitor Center, 9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley, CA
Attendance is limited, please RSVP. FREE admission.
Contact: Kevin Wong, Program Coordinator, Desert Institute – (760) 267-5535
This two-day workshop will explore the natural history of Joshua trees and their plant communities. The workshop will train attendees to conduct community science fieldwork on research being conducted within Joshua Tree National Park. Speakers will include Cameron Barrows, Chris Smith, Todd Esque and others.
The workshop and community science fieldwork will directly contribute to data on existing Joshua tree sites, their health, their age, associated plant communities and migration trends. Participants will leave with newfound knowledge of these unique species and understanding of the intricate fragility of desert ecosystems.
Attendance is free but limited. Online Registration is required at JT Workshop Registration.
Sponsored by the Desert Institute, California Native Plant Society, Joshua Tree Genome Project, UC Riverside Center for Conservation Biology, UC Riverside Sweeney Granite Mountains Research Center, USGS Western Ecological Research Center and Joshua Tree National Park.
Saturday, November 5
Open to the public. FREE admission.
Contact: David Lamfrom – (760) 957-7887 – firstname.lastname@example.com
The Mojave Star Party is a signature Mojave desert event that has taken place two times per year continuously since 2008. The event has developed a following due to the incredibly dark night skies found in the Eastern Mojave National Preserve, the excellent night sky education provided by the Pasadena Olde Town Astronomers, and the gigantic telescopes (some homemade) that the astronomers bring to the event for the public to use.
The Star Party offers free camping at the Black Canyon Group camp, and dinner is potluck. To celebrate the centennial of the national park service, the event will feature snacks, drinks, hikes the following day led by the Superintendent of the Mojave National Preserve, and interpretation by the National Park Service. This event draws a broad array of desert-lovers including scientists, national park service employees, community-leaders, media, students, and diverse community members.
Sponsored by the Mojave National Preserve Conservancy. Further information is available on the Mojave National Preserve Conservancy's website and facebook page. *Please follow the facebook event page for updates on weather conditions, education about the night sky, and to RSVP.
AUG 19: Our City, Our Desert
- August 11, 2017
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OUR CITY, OUR DESERT August 19th 1PM-4PM Hosted by: San Bernardino County Museum, Inland Empire WaterKeeper, Mojave Desert Land Trust, CalWild, COFEM 2024...
MAR. 18: Monumental Anniversary – Pop-up Photo Exhibition
- February 27, 2017
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- Things To Do
POP-UP PHOTO EXHIBITION March 18th 6PM-9PM Hosted by: Division 9 Gallery, Hispanic Access Foundation 3850 Lemon St., Riverside, CA 92501 Immerse yourself...
APR. 8: Monumental Anniversary- Mojave Trails Monumental Celebration
- February 16, 2017
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MOJAVE TRAILS MONUMENTAL CELEBRATION April 8 • Time TBD Amboy Crater Parking Lot and Trailhead • Amboy Hosted by: Mojave Desert...
MAR. 25: Monumental Anniversary- Sand to Snow Equestrian Day
- February 16, 2017
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SAND TO SNOW EQUESTRIAN DAY March 25 • 8:00am – 12:00pm Hondo Wash • 55200 Hondo Street • Yucca Valley Hosted...
MAR. 18: Monumental Anniversary- Mojave Trails WWII Patton Camp Historic Tour and Service Day
- February 16, 2017
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MOJAVE TRAILS WWII PATTON CAMP HISTORIC TOUR AND SERVICE DAY March 18 • Time TBD Hosted by: The California Wilderness Coalition...
MAR. 4: Monumental Anniversary- Sand to Snow Veterans Corp Public Service Day
- February 16, 2017
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SAND TO SNOW VETERANS CORP PUBLIC SERVICE DAY March 4 • Time TBD Hosted by: Edison International, Conservation Lands Foundation, the...


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Today we have the release day launch for UNREST by Wendy Higgins! Check it out and grab your copy today!!
Title: Unrest
Author: Wendy Higgins
Release Day: February 14th
About Unrest:Being on the run in the desert means food and sanctuary are hard to come by, but Amber Tate and her crew are not about to give up. Not after having so many of the things they love brutally ripped from them by an unknown enemy who sent their world into the apocalypse. Survival takes precedence, but once safe shelter is found, their guards fall and the emotions they've been holding in are finally released. Anger, insecurities...lust. In their tight quarters, Amber, Rylen, Tater, and Remy can't escape it. The past must be faced, and passions run even stronger in the darkest of times. In the midst of unrest, their worlds are rocked again when they discover the truth about the war that's ruined their lives. They thought finding out the enemy's identity would give them the edge; instead it's revealed terrifying dangers they never thought possible.
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Exclusive Excerpt:Remy put her head on my shoulder and I got a small but distinct whiff of chocolate.
"I might have to lick you, Rem," I blurted.
Both Tater and Rylen turned to us, nearly cracking heads in the process.
"She smells like chocolate," I explained. Tater shook his head and faced forward again. Ry gave me one last bemused look before turning back too.
"Hey," Remy whispered. She raised her free hand to my face, and to my shock, there was half of the tiny candy pinched between her finger and thumb.
"I saved half for you."
My heart lurched with emotion. "Are you serious?" She nodded and her chin quivered as she raised the M&M to my mouth and fed it to me. She licked her fingers off while I savored the tiny morsel. My eyes watered as I crunched down and Remy said,
"Good, right?" A second later we were hugging and crying all over again.
"We have to save our water," I choked.
She sniffled and let go of me to wipe her face. "No more crying."


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Sammy and Grammy
in Downtown Savannah
Maxine Pinson
About the Author
About the Illustrator
Maxine Pinson
Amy Moreno
Maxine Pinson has lived in the Historic District of Savannah, GA with her husband, Bill, since his graduation from law school in 1972. Maxine has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Armstrong State College, where she also took post-graduate courses in journalism, technical writing, and speech. She participated in the Extended Campus Program of Union Presbyterian Seminary-PSCE, in Richmond, VA, between 1999-2003.
Involved in varied forms of publishing since 1978, she served as Publisher/Editor of
Savannah Parent
newsmagazine (1990-95); Publisher/Editor of
The INNside Scoop
(a nationally distributed newsletter) and a travel writer/restaurant reviewer (1995-2010); an associate editor of BedandBreakfast.com; designer of numerous websites; a columnist for a national B&B marketing magazine; author of
INNside Scoop
book (2002); and the co-author (with her daughter, Malyssa) of three sold-out editions of
Lowcountry Cookbook and Tra
vel Guide
Maxine enjoys reading, traveling, relaxing in her courtyard, sharing stories, spending time with the special people in her life, and—of course—watching Sammy, the little rascal that "Papa" (hubby Bill) talked "Grammy" into coming out-of-retirement to write a book about
A talented fine artist and illustrator, who lives in Virginia, Amy Cullings Moreno has over 30 years experience in the field. She studied commercial art under Rob Howard at Butera School of Art in Boston, MA. Amy is a copyist at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and she is currently studying portrait painting under Ted Reed at The Art League in Alexandria, VA. In addition to being a live event painter, Amy also specializes as a portrait artist and in whimsical illustrations for children's books.
"I was delighted when my friend, Amy Moreno, agreed
to create the art for
Sammy and Grammy
, as she has for other books and publications of mine in the past."
—Maxine Pinson
Graphic Designer/Consultant
Christian Simard
Based in Quebec, Canada, Christian Simard has a keen eye-for-detail, and he is an excellent graphic designer. I also worked with Christian on three previous books, and when I decided to write
Sammy and Grammy
, I knew he was the designer/consultant I wanted to work with again.
— Maxine Pinson
Special Ac
from the Author
the inspiration for it all!
I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the special friends who provided ongoing encouragement for me to write
Sammy and Grammy
, in addition to the meaningful support they provided throughout the process of completing this project. I shall not forget!
My family, the "Heartbeat of my Life"
One of these special friends,
Judith (a
neighbor and dear friend, who is referenced in my book), presented me this adorable replica of "Sammy" following a celebratory autumn dinner she hosted prior to my knee surgery. On the attached card, seen in photo above, Judith penned: "For Maxine, in honor of
Sammy and Grammy
Most of all, I want to thank my husband,
, and our daughter,
, for cheering me on
all the way
. Hearing grandson
laughing aloud, as he read my completed Shutterfly copy of
Sammy and Grammy
in our walled garden, resurrected my waning energy level as I watched granddaughter
(named in memory of the daughter we lost to cancer in 1998, the one who introduced me to writing) singing and swinging. Their belief in
me kept me trodding onward, even through a disruptive and unpleasant knee replacement surgery in the midst of it all. --Maxine Pinson
Bill, Celia, Malyssa, Ayele
Photograph of our daughter,
, and her children,
Ayele and Celia,
featured in the Mother's Day 2017 edition of
The Savannah Morning News
as the Winner of the "Mommy and Me" contest.
Enjoying lunch at one of our favorite restaurants on Mother's Day, the delightful restaurant of a long-time friend's son.
reading forerunner copy
Sammy and Grammy
swinging after playing under
sprinkler on a hot summer day
"After" Note:
In acknowledging and expressing my very
gratitude to SO many who have encouraged me-- and in significant, tangible ways
helped promote--
with this project, I would be remiss to not mention the contagious
enthusiasm of some of the first individuals, total strangers, placing online book orders.
Among those comments, which I will cherish most, are those made by the individual (another grammy!) placing an order for her grandchildren, great nieces, and then posting information on her personal Facebook page encouraging all of her friends to do the same! The easiest physical therapy session I had, following my knee replacement, was after reading this special lady's comments! See excerpt below:
Oh Maxine!
I am so excited about your book! My grandchildren are going to LOVE it! And to have it come right from our beloved Savannah! They'll be looking for Sammy every time we go downtown!
I know S&G is going to be very successful! -


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Epowersports AEG Tech 101 Class 9.15.10
We will be holding our 2nd AEG Tech 101 Class on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the Epower Training Range (rooftop) from 5pm to 8pm. Here are the details:
Epowersports Tech Class 101
Proper disassembly, inspection, maintenance and reassembly of an AEG (Automatic Electric Gun) gearbox. Participants to be guided through these steps by Epowersports trained technicians and are encouraged to ask questions and use the help of our technicians to their benefit for the duration of the course. Participants are welcome to bring parts to install into their gearbox and our staff will assist them.
*Please note: This is a basic class that will give the participant the help to start working on their own AEG gearbox, high performance tuning and special modifications for this type of upgrading will not be covered due to time restraints. Class session to last 3 hours (5pm to 8pm).
- Proper disassembly of an AEG gearbox & basic techniques that will simplify steps.
- Explanation of what each component is and how it operates within the AEG gearbox.
- Basic inspection and proper placement of components.
- Basic shimming principles and techniques.
- Basic lubrication and sealing principles.
- Good habits and tips for the beginning Airsoft technician to learn: ie; clean tech area, keeping track of parts, correct use of tools, how to hold parts from flying out, do the job the same every time, etc…
- Cleaning and inspection of components to recognize wear or potential problems.
- Reassembly and adjustments as needed.
By the end of the course, the participant should be able to disassemble and reassemble their own AEG gearbox. This course was designed for basic repairs and maintenance that most airsofters should be able to perform after taking this course.
Each participant will be expected to bring their own tools. Some tools or materials will be supplied by Epowersports if you do not have them.
Basic Airsoft Tool Kit: Torx bit screwdriver T8, Torx bit screwdriver T10, Metric allen wrench set, Philips screwdriver, Flat blade (Standard) screwdriver, micro screwdriver set, hammer, and a rubber mallet.
A few images from our previous class:
Labels: AEG, airsoft, epowersports, gearbox, high performance, tech, tuning


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Days after 21-year-old Dylann Roof shot and killed nine people during a Bible study at Charleston, South Carolina's historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the discovery of his online manifesto shed more light on his motives. It also reveals the right-wing fingerprints on the Charleston shooting. The rhetoric that formed the gunman's ideology and informed his actions is so embedded in the conservative mainstream that politicians and candidates have a hard time condemning it.
The website's contents began circulating around the Internet this weekend. It features 60 photographs of Roof brandishing weapons, desecrating an American flag, displaying a confederate flag, and visiting various civil war battlefields. A 2,444-word statement written by Roof reveals the roots of his racist ideology, and his reasons for choosing Charleston Emanuel AME Church.
Roof writes, "The event that truly awakened me was the Trayvon Martin case." Roof believed it was "obvious" that "Zimmerman was in the right. Roof's internet search on Martin's case coincided with the right-wing media's smear against Martin, making false accusations against Martin, and posting fake photographs intended to paint Martin as a criminal and a thug who got what he deserved.
Roof's searching took him to the website of the Council of Conservative Citizens, and he was radicalized by its extensive list of "black on white crimes." The organization, which the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) describes as "the modern reincarnation of the old White Citizens Councils," formed in to oppose desegregation in the 1950s and 1960s. On its website, the organization declares: "God is the author of racism. God is the One who divided mankind into different types. … Mixing the races is rebelliousness against God."
On Monday, CCC president Ernest Holt III attempted to shield his organization from blame, with words that only underscored its complicity. "Our site educated him. Our site told him the truth about interracial crime. What he then decided to do with that truth is absolutely not our responsibility," Holt said, adding that he "categorically condemns" the killings. That's only slightly better than CCC's statement shortly after Roof's manifesto went public. " [W]e utterly condemn Roof's despicable killings, but they do not detract in the slightest from the legitimacy of some of the positions he has expressed. Ignoring legitimate grievances is dangerous."
CCC spokesman Jared Taylor offered an even more vile justification of Roof's actions:
In a phone interview, CCC spokesman Jared Taylor elaborated on this legitimacy. "Let's say Dylann Roof has a talent for programming. If he goes out to Silicon Valley, he will find that Apple and Intel have set aside hundreds of millions of dollars to hire people who look like anybody but him," he says. Another "legitimate grievance," Taylor says, is the "overwhelming amount of black-on-white rather than white-on-black violence," particularly rape.
CCC Webmaster Kyle Roger, the man responsible for the website that radicalized Roof, told the Charleston Post in 2012 that "slaves who were taken to the United States hit the slave lottery." Roger also runs an online store that sells white supremacist flags, including the flags of apartheid South Africa and Rhodesia, similar to the patches Roof wore on his jacket, in a picture posted to his Facebook profile.
Despite its reputation as a white nationalist organization, CCC boasts an impressive roster of Republican friends, including several current and former presidential candidates. President Earl Holt III has given $65,000 to Republican candidates since 2010.
- Holt has contributed $8,500 to Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) presidential campaign since 2012.
- Holt has given $1,750 to Sen. Rand Paul's (R-Ky.) campaign, and he have $2,000 to Mitt Romney in 2012.
- Holt also contributed $1,500 to former Sen. Rick Santorum.
- Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah), the first black female Republican elected to Congress, received $1,000 from Holt.
- Texas governor Greg Abbot received a $1,000 campaign contribution from Holt.
Republicans have begun returning Holt's contributions, or donating them to charity, following the revelation of Roof's manifesto, and CCC's influence on his beliefs. This marks one of the few times Republicans have renounced ties to CCC, or rejected its support. However, the relationship between CCC and the GOP goes much deeper.
- In 1992, former Mississippi Senator Trent Lott addressed the CCC at its convention in Greenwood, Mississippi, saying, "The people in this room stand for the right principles and the right philosophy. Lott later distance himself from CCC, but refused to sign a measure condemning the organization for spreading '"racism and bigotry." (Lott, who spoke at CCC events at least five times, resigned as Senate majority leader after making controversial remarks praising Strom Thurmond's 1948 segregationist campaign for the presidency. )
- North Carolina state representative Harold Brubaker, who would become the speaker of the state legislature, addressed a CCC meeting in Winston-Salem.
- In 1996, current Gun Owners of America president Larry Pratt resigned as Pat Buchanan's campaign manager, following controversy over his links to white supremacist groups, including CCC.
- A "smiling Rep. Bob Barr," (R-Ga.) was the keynote speaker at a CCC conference in Charleston, South Carolina. Barr was a member of the House Judiciary Committee at the time.
- In 1999, Republican National Committee Chairman Jim Nicholson issued a statement urging Republicans to sever ties to CCC, because "it appears that this group does hold racist views."
- According to the SPLC, 38 elected officials appeared at CCC events between 2000 and 2004 alone, including Mississippi state Sen. Roger Wicker and former Mississippi governor Haley Barbour.
- In 2013, CCC board member and professed "Confederate Cuban" Roan Garcia-Quintana resigned from South Carolina governor Nikki Haley's campaign steering committee after his CCC ties were revealed.
It's no wonder that conservative politicians and right-wing media refused to acknowledge the Charleston shooting as a racist act of terror. Republicans failed to sever ties to organizations like the Council of Conservative Citizens, and renounce those organization's racist views, precisely because to do so would cost them the support of older white Americans, particularly in the South. How ironically fitting that a "millennial race terrorist," as Charles M. Blow described Dylann Roof, should use the very language and rhetoric of right-wing media and conservative politicians to expose their complicity in his acts of violence.