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BOSTON -- An American League Championship Series that has already had plenty of drama officially starts anew Tuesday afternoon with Game 5. That kicks off a best-of-three finish for these epic rivals. First team to snag two wins is in the World Series. Loser goes home.
The Red Sox set up that tasty scenario by willing out a crucial win in Game 4. They rode a vintage performance by veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield and solo shots by Todd Walker and Trot Nixon en route to a tense, 3-2 victory over the Yankees that knotted this series up at 2.
With the win, the Sox guaranteed a return trip to New York for Game 6.
"And hopefully we'll be going there up a game," said Sox center fielder Johnny Damon.
It was hardly surprising to see the Sox pull this one out. They've rallied back all year.
Sure, it was a letdown to lose Game 3 with ace Pedro Martinez on the mound. But as far as the Red Sox were concerned, that was old news by the time they took the field for Game 4.
"This team has been so positive," said Walker. "You don't let one day affect the next. That's what we've been like since Day 1 of this season. We've got a lot of heart and a lot of strength in this clubhouse. We're not going to give up. You'd think everyone would see that by now."
And now, they will try and ride this momentum into Game 5 when Derek Lowe, a Fenway Park machine all season, takes the mound against veteran lefty David Wells.
"Momentum is an inning-by-inning thing right now," said Walker. "You saw that in the Oakland series."
But Wakefield's momentum has been a constant with every knuckleball he has twirled in this series.
In this one, he went seven innings while allowing five hits and one earned run and registering eight strikeouts. He's earned both victories for the Sox in the ALCS while Mike Mussina has taken both losses for New York.
Lowe, John Burkett and Martinez are the three starters left for Boston in this series if it goes to the limit, but it's hard to believe you've seen the last of Wakefield in the ALCS.
"I feel great," Wakefield said, "but I may be running on adrenaline right now. I always have my spikes on, so we'll see. I could be available (for Game 5)."
The only force as steady as Wakefield the last few days for the Sox has been right-handed setup man Mike Timlin. He got three outs in the eight, and has mowed down all 22 men he's faced in the postseason.
"I'm just enjoying the atmosphere and the opportunity to play in postseason again," said Timlin. "I feel like I've been throwing the ball the same way all season. I don't think I've changed that much. I'm just attacking the zone."
So is Scott Williamson. The hard-throwing right-hander closed it out with his second save of the series, striking out the side. He did allow a solo homer to pinch-hitter Ruben Sierra, but that ended up being nothing more than a footnote.
"Wake did a tremendous job," Nixon said. "(Timlin) came in and did a great job and (Williamson) closed the door. Our pitching staff won the ballgame today."
Mussina and Wakefield were both nasty in the early innings. But the Red Sox jumped out first, as Walker smashed a solo homer to right to lead off the bottom of the fourth.
It was Walker's fifth of these playoffs, setting a team record for most home runs in one postseason. Nomar Garciaparra and John Valentin both hit four homers in the 1999 playoffs.
"I'm getting some good counts," Walker said. "I can't explain the home runs, but I'm trying to hit the ball hard and I'm trying to square it up as much as I can."
The Yankees weren't about to let a one-run deficit deflate them. They bounced right back in the top of the fifth. Derek Jeter hit one right down the line and got a big break, as the ball ricocheted off third base and into left field for an RBI double.
With runners on second and third and just one out, the Yankees had a golden chance to take the lead. But Jason Giambi lofted a flyout to center field that was too shallow to get the run home.
After Wakefield walked Bernie Williams to load the bases, he got Jorge Posada on a flyout to left to end the inning.
The Sox went right back in front in their half of the fifth, and again it was the long ball. This time it was Nixon's turn, as he belted a first-pitch, solo homer to center with one out. That gave the Sox five homers in this series against Mussina, who gave up 21 in his 31 starts during the regular season.
"I had a feeling he was going to try and beat me with a fastball inside," Nixon said. "I saw it come out of his hand real good, I had a nice, crisp picture of it. It was up in the zone a little, too."
Meanwhile, Wakefield was getting better as the game went on. He struck out the side in the sixth and then retired the Yankees on just four pitches in the seventh.
The Sox scrapped for some insurance in the bottom of the seventh. Kevin Millar drew a one-out walk and Nixon lofted a double off the Green Monster. The Yankees then walked Bill Mueller intentionally to set up bases loaded and one out.
With catcher Doug Mirabelli due up, Sox manager Grady Little called on Jason Varitek to pinch-hit. Varitek had to hustle in from the bullpen. But he still had enough speed to narrowly avoid getting doubled up on a grounder to short. The 6-4 fielder's choice brought home Millar to make it 3-1 Sox.
That run ended up being pivotal.
Wakefield led off the eighth by walking Giambi, and then exited to a loud ovation.
On came the ridiculously hot Timlin, who sent Williams, Posada and Hideki Matsui down in order before handing it over to Williamson.
By the end of the night, it was a new series.
"It's back to zero," Nixon said. "Best-of-three. You've got Wells, (Andy) Pettitte and (Roger) Clemens for them and we've got D. Lowe, Burky and Petey. Just go out there and play hard. Whatever happens happens."
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling.
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Focuses on Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts. Lord Voldemort has risen again, but no one except Harry and the Order of the Phoenix (a secret society run by Albus Dumbledore to fight Voldemort and the Death Eaters) are aware that the Dark Lord is on the loose again. The Ministry of Magic believes that Harry is an attention-seeking liar, and Dumbledore a fool to believe him.
The book begins with Harry at Privet Drive, with his aunt and uncle. After a mysterious Dementor attack on Harry and his cousin Dudley, Harry is temporarily expelled from Hogwarts pending a hearing regarding his use of the Patronus Charm outside of school in a Muggle-inhabited area and in the presence of a Muggle. Members of the Order of the Phoenix come to the Dursleys' to rescue him about twenty-four hours later. He flies on his broomstick with the Order to 12 Grimmauld Place, the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix in London. The Weasleys, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Hermione are at headquarters, along with a number of people Harry doesn't know. On his first night, Sirius tells Harry about what Voldemort has been doing over the summer, hinting that Voldemort is looking for a weapon. Harry presses him, but Sirius can't tell him more because Harry is not part of the Order. Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys spend most of their days cleaning the dilapidated house that belonged to Sirius' parents, much to the displeasure of the resident house-elf, Kreacher. Harry attends his hearing at the ministry and becomes aware of how much the Ministry dislikes him for disturbing the peace. He is allowed to return to Hogwarts thanks to Dumbledore's help, but he is rather put off by the fact that Dumbledore neither spoke nor looked at Harry during the hearing. Harry also gets his first look at the Department of Mysteries on level nine of the Ministry. A few days after his acquittal, letters arrive from Hogwarts with Prefect badges for Ron and Hermione. During a party that night, Harry discovers that Mrs. Weasley is having nightmares about dead friends and family. Harry starts having dreams about locked doors and long windowless corridors.
On the Hogwarts Express, Harry catches up with old friends like Neville Longbottom and meets a rather odd 4th year named Luna Lovegood. He also has a very embarrassing encounter with Cho Chang, a girl he has a bit of a thing for. Ron and Hermione spend half the journey in the Prefects' carriage and discover that Draco Malfoy has also become a prefect. On his way up to the castle from the Hogwarts express, Harry discovers strange skeletal horses pulling the carriages rather than the usual invisible horses. He is even more alarmed to find that no one else can see them, except for Luna Lovegood, whom Harry is not so sure about. The Sorting Hat uses its song to encourage the school to be united and break down barriers in the future. Hagrid is mysteriously absent, and a substitute takes his place without explanation. The new DADA teacher is introduced, Professor Umbridge. Harry remembers that she was present at his ministry hearing. Umbridge gives a speech about magical education that makes Hermione very concerned but that no one else really listened to. When Harry proceeds up to Gryffindor Tower, he has a heated argument with fellow 5th year Seamus Finnigan, who accuses him of lying about Voldemort's rebirth.
The next morning, Harry discovers how hard his year is going to be with O.W.L.s coming up. Professor Umbridge informs them that they will not be performing any magic in her classes. They will only be learning the theory. She tells them that Harry and Dumbledore are lying to them to make them frightened. Harry becomes very angry and loses his temper. As a result, Umbridge gives him a week of detentions. McGonagall warns Harry to be careful around Umbridge. Harry will have to miss Keeper tryouts for the Quidditch team for the detention. Harry's first detention shows how sadistic Umbridge is; she forces him to write lines with a special quill that carves the letters into the back of his hand over and over, leaving a permanent scar. Harry discovers that Ron is going to try out for Keeper and refuses to tell Dumbledore about Umbridge's detentions. During his last detention, Harry's scar hurts when Umbridge touches him. He isn't sure what it means, so he decides to write to Sirius and ask about it. On the same night, Ron becomes Keeper. The next morning, the trio discovers that Sturgis Podmore, an Order member, was arrested for trying to get through a locked door at the Ministry. Ron's first Quidditch practice does not go well; it ends early with a nasty incident regarding the Quaffle, Ron, Katie Bell, and a Nosebleed Nougat (trick candy from Fred and George). Ron receives a letter from his estranged brother, Percy, warning him that affiliation with Harry may not be a good idea. Ron ignores it. Sirius appears in the fire and lets them know that Harry's scar probably isn't serious and that Hagrid will probably be back soon.
The next morning, the Daily Prophet publishes a large piece on Hogwarts and new educational reform. Umbridge is appointed "High Inquisitor," which means that she has the right to pass "Educational Decrees" to govern the students and staff at Hogwarts. She also has the right to inspect and fire any professors she finds unsuitable. Teachers begin to be inspected that same week. Harry gets into another argument with Umbridge and receives another week's worth of detentions. Angelina Johnson, the Quidditch captain, is not happy, neither is Professor McGonagall. Hermione discusses forming their own DADA class because they are obviously not going to learn anything with Umbridge teaching them. She suggests that Harry teach anyone who wants to learn. Harry blows up because he thinks that everyone else doesn't understand what Defense Against the Dark Arts is. Hermione asks him to at least think about it. A couple weeks later, Hermione brings up the subject again, and Harry decides to have a meeting to just see who's interested and test the water to see what this would entail. They meet in the Hog's Head, a rather shady bar in Hogsmeade; the turnout is much bigger than Harry expected- 27 including the trio. They talk about what they want to do and learn and a possible meeting place (no one can think of anywhere yet). Before they leave, Hermione asks them to sign a piece of parchment so they know who was there and tells them that they shouldn't tell anyone about what they're doing.
On Monday morning, after the Hogsmeade weekend, an Educational Decree goes up, stipulating that no clubs or organizations (a group of 3 or more students that regularly meet) can exist without the approval of the High Inquisitor. Harry and Ron immediately think that someone from the meeting told, but Hermione tells them that if someone told, they'll know because she cursed the parchment they all signed. No one looks very different, so they assume she found out some other way. Angelina lets Harry and Ron know that she has to get permission for the Quidditch team too. Hedwig is intercepted and hurt while delivering a note from Sirius, which tells them he will appear in the fireplace that night. In Divination, they discover that Trelawney has been put on probation by Umbridge. Umbridge doesn't approve Gryffindor Quidditch immediately, but lets them suffer for a while. Sirius appears again in the fire, encouraging them to go forward with the Defense group. During their fireside chat, Umbridge's hand appears in the fire, trying to pull Sirius out. The trio realize that Umbridge intercepted Hedwig earlier. The next morning, Hermione expresses concern that Sirius may be encouraging them to be reckless because he's stuck in Grimmauld Place and wants to live vicariously through them. Harry and Ron immediately shout her down. Quidditch practice resumes, and, at the end of the first practice, Harry's scar hurts again. This time, he feels an emotion that isn't his (anger) with the pain. He discovers that he can sense Voldemort's thoughts and feelings sometimes. Harry falls asleep in the common room, studying. He is woken by Dobby, who has an idea for a place for the Defense group to practice. Harry discovers the room of requirement, and they have their first lesson. They decide to call themselves the D.A., for Dumbledore's Army (Sirius mentioned that the reason Umbridge doesn't want them doing magic is because she and Fudge think Dumbledore is training the students for an army to overthrow the Ministry).
As weeks continue Harry has the satisfaction of knowing that he is rebelling against Umbridge right under her nose. Quidditch game between Slytherin and Grfyndor is quickly approaching. The rivalry between the two teams has never been stronger. the week leading up to the match is filled with both houses doing their best to jinx the others team. Gryfyndor wins the match by Harry beating Malfoy to the snitch by a hands length. Malfoy being a sore looser taunts Harry Fred and George about their parents which leads to Harry and Fred promptly attempting to beat every square inch of Malfoy they can hit, while George is held back by the rest of the team. Harry George and Fred are banned from all future Quidditch games by Umbridge who has acquired supreme authority , Granted to the to her by Educational Decree Number 25, over all punishments.
That night Hagrid arrives back from his secret mission that has kept him away from Hogwarts up until this point. He looks as if he has been attacked and has many deep cuts, gashes and bruises. We learn that he was off with Madame Maxime in the mountains abroad trying to Win over the trust of the last remaining giants. They were however not terribly successful and Death Eaters were also there and possibly won over many of the giants. Hagrid is back to teaching his Care of magical creatures class, and the class learns about, Thestrals, which only people who have seen death can see, to Harrys relief they are indeed real.
As time nears Christmas and people begin to look for break. The D.A. has their last meeting until after break. After the meeting Harry is over Kissed a crying Cho Chang. Harry goes to bed that night only to be woken sweating and sick a few hours later. He had another dream this time he was a snake , a snake that was slithering down a corridor and sunk its fangs into a sleeping Mr. Weasley.
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Harry James Potter Born 31 July 1980. Boy wizard orphaned on Halloween night in 1981 when his parents were murdered by Lord Voldemort. This book discusses the unique connection created when Voldemort's killing curse failed to kill Harry, as well as the reason why he was chosen by Voldemort.
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore Born 1881, Died 1996. The only wizard that Voldemort ever feared, Dumbledore is elderly, but incredibly wise, and energetic, with a great sense of humor. He is the leader of the Order of the Phoenix, and known as the most powerful wizard of the time. He defeated the Dark Wizard Grindlewald in 1945, and this book depicts a spectacular duel between Dumbledore and Voldemort, though neither are defeated.
Lord Voldemort aka Tom Marvolo Riddle Born 31 December 1926 died 2 March 1998. Also known as the Dark Lord, he lives in secret until the end of this book, when he is forced out of hiding by Harry and Dumbledore. His followers are known as Death Eaters. Nagini, his snake, plays an important role in this book. Throughout the book, he is searching for a prophesy that supposedly describes how to destroy Harry Potter, the only wizard who can destroy Voldemort. Voldemort is always searching for Harry obsessively so that he can finally finish what he started and destroy wizards' only hope of ever destroying him.
Ronald Bilius Weasley Born March 1, 1981. 2nd youngest of the Weasley clan, Ron is tall and gangly like his father. He has a very large appetite and can sometimes be a little thick when compared to Hermione. He has bright red hair and freckles. He is also a 5th year at Hogwarts. He is often used as a comic relief character in this book, as it is very dark compared to the previous four. He is a member of the D.A.
Hermione Jean Granger Born 19 September 1980. Only child, muggle-born; her parents are dentists. She has frizzy brown hair and large teeth prior to book four, when she shrinks them. She is described as "the cleverest witch of her age" in everything except for Defense Against the Dark Arts(where she is second only to Harry). The D.A. is her idea. She truly loathes Rita Skeeter and Dolores Umbridge.
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Danish: Harry Potter og Fønixordenen
French: Harry Potter et L'Ordre du Phenix
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Ronald Weasley: Books place birth in March 1981, but later timelines suggest birth in 1980.
Albus Dumbledore: According to the book timeline, he died in 1997; but J.K.R's website claims it was 1996. Possibly a typo.
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Building off the success of the Reading Rainbow iPad application that launched two years ago, Levar Burton launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier today that will bring the application to the Web as well.
Fathers who spend more time taking care of their newborn child undergo changes in brain activity that make them more apt to fret about their baby's safety, a new study shows.
Taking a dip in the water can help refresh you on a hot day, but you need to protect yourself and your family from bacteria and parasites that can lurk in water, an infectious disease expert says.
Gardens that grow vertically rather than spreading across the landscape are all the rage these days.
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Losing a home to foreclosure may boost a person's suicide risk, according to a new study that looked at pre- and post-"Great Recession" data.
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Girls have earned better school grades than boys for nearly a century, according to a new study. And that includes math and science, even though it's long been believed that boys do better in those subjects.
The marital vows to stay true "in sickness and in health" seem to apply more to wives than husbands when one of the spouses becomes seriously ill, according to novel new research.
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You think best when the air temperature is at a level that makes you feel the most comfortable, new research suggests.
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Whether you're working a desk job from 9 to 5, returning to college to get a degree or painting for a living, procrastination can deliver gold to you.
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City kids are more likely to suffer concussions playing sports while children in rural areas tend to sustain these head injuries while using dirt bikes and other motorized vehicles, a new Canadian study finds.
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A record number of elderly Americans have living wills that explain their wishes for end-of-life medical care or appoint a surrogate medical decision maker, a new study finds.
Buying so-called "life experiences" makes Americans happier than material goods such as cars, but they tend to favor the latter in the mistaken belief that they provide better value, according to a new study.
Making it clear to your teen that underage drinking is unacceptable is a highly effective way to reduce the risk that he or she will use alcohol, a new survey shows.
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Toddlers who get too little sleep tend to eat more and are at increased risk for obesity, a new study indicates.
Parents who spank unruly children may not know it, but they are participating in a vicious cycle that will lead to both more spankings and more misbehavior in coming years, a new study suggests.
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Children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to gain more weight than their peers as they enter their teen years, a new study finds.
Nearly 10 percent of children hospitalized in America are there because of a mental health problem, a new study finds.
Motherhood is supposed to be a joy-filled journey -- or so the ads and Facebook memes tell us. So why does it seem as though our days are largely about nagging, supervising homework, changing diapers and shuttling kids to and from their activities?
When faced with a strange, new gizmo, preschoolers figured out how it worked more quickly than college students did, a new study shows.
Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.
Teens who have tried electronic cigarettes may be more likely to smoke regular cigarettes, according to the authors of a new study.
Many parents know that allergies are seasonal, but fewer may realize that the same is true of asthma: A new study suggests the riskiest time for children with asthma is September, as they head back to school.
Students who have to repeat a grade can cause discipline problems among their classmates, a new study indicates.
Mealtime is supposed to be family time, but a new study suggests that ever-present smartphones are impeding parent-child communication at the table.
Taking part in family activities on a regular basis benefits the social and emotional health of young children, a new study finds.
Read to your baby, sing and play games. But don't waste money on programs that claim to teach infants to read, a new study suggests.
Car seats are heavier than ever--and some parents aren't including that weight when they fit their kids and car seats to LATCH systems.
The cost of treatment for children born with heart defects varies widely across the United States, according to new research. And higher costs may not mean better care.
Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.
Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.
Parents play a crucial role in helping children develop a positive body image and healthy eating habits, an expert says.
Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and being physically fit are important for students' success in school, a new study suggests.
Preteens who changed schools frequently when they were children are at increased risk of developing psychotic symptoms, a new study suggests.
Premature babies often struggle to learn to eat. Now, a special pacifier that plays prerecorded songs seems to help speed the process along, researchers say.
Although many people use indoor and outdoor wood heaters to save money on fuel costs, burning wood to stay warm during the cold winter months might not be cost-efficient, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
One-year-old infants are 10 times more likely to suffer burns and scalds than older children, and the main causes of these injuries are hot drinks and hair irons, a new British study finds.
The number of pregnant women who elect to deliver their baby at home is increasing, but home delivery can lead to problems, researchers say.
These days, having a crammed work, kids and activities schedule has almost become a status symbol. But being super-busy isn't always a sign of a fulfilling life
It's the peak of flu season, and not being vaccinated can be risky for college students, a doctor warns.
Preschoolers from big families tended to score a bit lower on one vocabulary test. However, in cases where those kids had a sensitive big brother or sister, the vocabulary disadvantage disappeared.
Children who were small during the early stages of fetal development may be at increased risk for heart problems, a new study indicates.
It's that time of year when your children are back in school -- and you need to be on the lookout for head lice, an expert says.
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Parents are more likely to confuse their children's names when they sound alike, a new study reveals.
DNA might be a key factor in excessive physical aggression in toddlers, a new Canadian study suggests.
Your kids may come home from school this winter with something more worrisome than homework -- sniffles, tummy bugs and even (ick!) lice.
As a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sarah Denny has seen her share of the life-threatening reactions that can happen with food allergies.
Whether it will be a romantic meal for two, or a festive holiday banquet for a large group, Valentine's Day décor will enhance your dining room's holiday atmosphere.
Frequent colds are a normal part of young children's lives, but sometimes a stuffy nose becomes a more severe lung infection. Now, a new study clarifies some of the factors that put certain kids at greater risk.
A busy home with sealed-up windows can lead to stale, unpleasant odors. And the last thing that any host wants to hear is, "What's that smell?"
Is your dinner table a battlefield? You aren't alone. But your child isn't doomed to a diet of white bread and chicken nuggets -- there's hope. Kids are more likely to try foods that they had a hand in cooking.
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," Dickens wrote in 1859.
Most women play some version of the scale game whenever they weigh themselves, but the truth is there are at least eight reasons why the numbers can fluctuate so much.
Cold weather sure does make household tasks pile up. Before you tackle your to-do list, chill out with these tips from injury-prevention experts.
Dogs can recognize the faces of familiar people and canine pals, a new study finds.
If the new year's resolutions you've made already sound unrealistic, here are some new ones that you'll actually be inspired to keep.
Before you settle for a Christmas tree collection service, consider one of these ways to repurpose and recycle your tree.
The holidays are all about opening your doors and welcoming friends and family. But along with hostess gifts, your guests may also bring sniffle-causing viruses and colds.
Almost one in six fathers doesn't live with his children, according to new research that looked at how involved dads are in their children's lives.
Shoveling snow can increase your risk of heart attack, and you should take precautions to protect yourself, an expert says.
The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it wants makers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to prove their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than regular soaps.
Here are seven holiday activities to slow down and make the morning more magical and memorable for both you and your children.
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Young children are falling out of high chairs at alarming rates, according to a new safety study that found high chair accidents increased 22 percent between 2003 and 2010.
Creating a white winter wonderland in your home to celebrate the holiday season can add a sparkle to this festive time of year.
The most important prep step? Plan ahead.
Following home-heating safety measures will help keep you and your family safe this winter, experts say.
When it comes to staying organized over the holidays, being realistic instead of holding yourself to some fictional standard goes a long way toward staying sane during December.
Whether you're attending a holiday party, wedding, business event or other celebration, you can sometimes find yourself in an awkward situation and wishing Miss Manners were by your side.
Sure, some tots will play a board game quietly in the corner, but if you've got a crew with a bit more energy, read on for Thanksgiving craft ideas to keep them occupied this holiday season.
Although today's fathers pitch in with routine child care more than dads did a few decades ago, a new study finds that mothers are still doing more. Even when both parents work outside the home.
Teens who stay up late are more likely to have lower grades and more emotional problems, a new study suggests.
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If you're even moderately interested in DIY home automation, you've likely run across the name "Z-Wave" at some point.
As baby boomers reach retirement age, many are faced with a difficult conundrum: balancing the challenges of their own golden years with the demands of elderly family members.
College students in search of a good night's sleep may want to put some distance between their pillow and their cell phone, new research suggests.
Check out these predictions on the hottest house accessories for the season.
Looking to plan a family vacation that is both entertaining and educational? Go historical.
A regular bedtime might guarantee more than a good night's sleep for both kids and their parents -- it turns out that a regular bedtime can make for a better-behaved child, new research suggests.
Tech-loving kids can make a blackout feel like an eternity -- if you don't have a plan in place. Turn this surprise into a period of family bonding and fun with the following ideas.
Do these seven things now to protect your home and family.
The Guardian is a small, tracking device to be worn by a child as a bracelet or necklace. When combined with a mobile application, the radio chip communicates with the parent's mobile device and can send an alert when the child has traveled too far away.
Do you long for your child to choose the symphony over SpongeBob and couscous over mac 'n' cheese? Raising a cultured kid can be easier than you think.
If you find yourself spending more time at your desk than on your couch, there's no reason you can't celebrate the Halloween season in your office, and use these fun and festive décor ideas to liven up your work space.
New research confirms what experts have suspected: The decision not to vaccinate children for nonmedical reasons can have far-reaching effects, including raising the risk of infections for other children and their families.
Cooking at home is more cost-effective than ordering in, better for your family's health, and if you do it right, quicker, too. Check out this list of items you should always have in stock for delicious, kid-friendly 30-minute meals.
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These days, extended families are more likely to be spread out. The good news is, today's grandparents are more tech-savvy than they were even five years ago.
With the kids back at school and parents' schedules more hectic, mid-September is a good time for a reminder of proper car-seat safety. Sept. 15 to Sept. 21 is also Child Passenger Safety Week.
Commercial baby foods don't meet infants' dietary needs when they are weaning, according to a new study.
Bedbugs -- tiny, flat parasites that hide where people sleep -- are notoriously tough to kill, but scientists say they think they've uncovered new clues about why these bloodsuckers are so hardy.
Will the amount of time your child spends tweeting and sharing online affect their grades?
A national survey revealed that laundry ranks among our top three least favorite chores.
Parents who discipline their teenagers with a hostile brew of screaming, cursing and name-calling may ultimately be doing far more harm than good, a new study reveals.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (10/21/13) - Darla Hayden and Urmila Tokekar, both seeking a Master of Health Administration (MHA) in Public Health at WKU, were the only students in attendance at the recent American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Kentucky Chapter meeting.
WKU students Urmila Tokekar and Darla Hayden attended the American College of Health Care Administrators Kentucky Chapter meeting in Louisville.
Excited to see interest in their group and profession by today's emerging healthcare leaders, the long-term care professionals in attendance extended a warm welcome to Hayden and Tokekar.
"Attending the ACHCA meeting allowed me to learn about current issues that long-term care facilities are facing, specifically the importance of tracking hospital readmission rates," Hayden said. "This experience also allowed me to network with experienced long-term care professionals."
The ACHCA group consisted of Chief Executive Officers, Regional Managers, Executive Directors and Administrators specializing in services across the long-term care continuum. While most of those present had experience specific to older adults, there were also representatives of long-term care services and communities for the developmentally disabled, pediatrics and rehabilitation.
ACHCA is a non-profit professional membership association that provides education, professional certification and development opportunities for long-term care leaders and student members. The students attended the Kentucky Chapter meeting in Louisville with two members of ACHCA, WKU MHA graduate Heather O'Banion and WKU graduate and Public Health Instructor Melanie Eaton.
Inspired by the students at their meeting, members of ACHCA are planning a special education track for current students, recent graduates and new leaders within the long-term care field at their regional meeting in 2014. Scheduled for March 5-6 in Rising Sun, Ind., the conference will be attended by professionals from Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Michigan.
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Innovative design is what we here at Euro Style Lighting Home Blog keep our ears and eyes out for. Swedish architect Elding Oscarson was given the task of designing the interior office space and design identity for graphic design firm, Oktavilla which is also located in Sweden. Identidy and innovation go hand in hand. That being said, Oscarson decided to create a unique focal point that created both design interest within the office space, but also a design identity for the firm.
One wall in the office, the wall between the meeting room and open plan workstations, was built out of old magazines. Bound into small stacks, the colorful magazines perform in much the same way as bricks, creating a functional sound-barrer wall. The colorful chairs help pull out some of the color from the magazine spines. Colorful modern furniture is always a fun way to add interest to any space. Keeping the lighting design simple by using track lighting will help keep a space open.
The colourful magazine spines create a unique textural, patterned wall that acts as a centerpiece of the office. In our opinion, Oscarson went above and beyond the task of creating both stylish interiors and a design identity for this smart graphic design firm.
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BaseCamp Hotel is a boutique hotel located in Lake Tahoe. It reflects exactly what you might think from its name, the ideals and adventures of a base camp. A comfortable place where travelers can share stories and tips in communal spaces, rest up, and prepare for a day of exploration. Walk out the door and you're in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, just a five minute walk from exploring until your hearts content. The location is perfect, the price is affordable, and the design is a winner!
The wood clad wall, plaid wool blankets, raw wood table, and that adorable orange lantern table lamp combine to create the perfect rustic modern cabin feel. Whether you're traveling with children, friends, or small groups the bright orange lofted bunks are such a great solution to accommodate six people and really make you feel like you're at summer camp!
The orange desk chair works like a piece of art against this modern walnut desk (above). The deep red orange is very sophisticated and brings a lot of energy to this neutral room. The use of orange accent furniture provides bursts of color in any space and creates a very lively and playful effect.
Industrial modern bathroom lighting fixtures is a great way to define style in any space.
The bathrooms are not overly designed, but very simple and elegant with playful pops of orange. I am completely in love with this graphic shower curtain! I wonder where I get one for my house?! The natural oak vanity, industrial bathroom lighting, and white brick patterned tile give you that classic rustic modern feel that works so perfectly in the setting of Lake Tahoe.
The hotel doesn't open until June 20th, 2012 but I'd book a room now if you want to enjoy your wonderful summer getaway at BaseCamp! I know I do! Just look at all the exploring that's waiting for you!
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Normally, when a home is purchased furniture is simply moved in, the house is renovated or the house is demolished and re-built. In this case, the scenario was none of the above. When the current owners, a banker and an antique book collector bought this land in Vilnius, Lithuania, all that existed was a little yellow brick cottage.
They removed the yellow paint and were surprised to see the gorgeous, timeless Vilnius bricks. Not wanting to destroy the history of this one-time cannon foundry as well as needing much more space, they decided to restore the old structure and build a glass house around it to showcase the history.
As you can see, situated behind the added staircase (above), the dining room is part of the new structure, but features a backdrop of the vintage brick with up-lighting. Large pendant lighting helps balance any space when you're dealing with a mix of large and small scales, like with this home. The dining area is small, but the overall structure is large.
There's nothing more artistic than combining materials in a cohesive manner, and this is especially true in architecture. This is a great shot into the belly of the added staircase, showing all the elements of this structure. With such a beautiful backdrop, a wide range of modern furniture can be used to design spectacular interiors in this amazing home.
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A modern bathroom design doesn't always have to fit within the box.When you approach the design with a clear and open mind you open up a whole new world of possibilities! This Flaming Lips bathroom takes things to a place deep within the imagination to a place Wayne Coyne describes as "... the drug damaged, artist element of our home". The soft curves wrapped in penny round tiles feel as if you're going on an adventure into some unknown territory. You can discover something new with each journey into this futuristic bathroom.
This exquisite bathroom takes you to a different era. It's a mixture between Louis XVI classic French style and the modernist elements of Jonathon Adler. The bold orange, classic white tile, and gold gilded accents bring incredible amounts of style and life into this room. The use of contemporary gold accent furniture is an elegant touch in any bathroom.
From classic to street, this use of graffiti in a small powder room is a great way to infuse your true personality into a space. The words are written backwards, but can be read when looking in the mirror on the back of the door. Gold accents always look great when mixed with bold black and white pattern or graphics.
Whoever is bathing in this yellow submarine sure is lucky. Have you ever seen more extensive tile work in the bathroom? "The Yellow Submarine Crash-Lands on Gaudi's Beach House in "Brazil", now imagine that while soaking in this tub. Close to ceiling lights are a key element in bringing these vibrant colors to life. The lighting looks as if the sun is shining into the sea. The tiles towards the bottom get less light and darker in color so it appears as if you're really floating around at the bottom of the sea.
If you want to bring life into a room, then it's as simple as incorporating a plantwall into your space. The freestanding tub with shower column and no curtain really give you the effect of an outdoor shower in a garden. The green mosaic tile mimics the plantwall and is able stay consistent with the aesthetic of the space. Sleek and modern bath lighting is a great way to to incorporate a bit of the unexpected into such a natural and organic environment.
The bathroom in this modern cabin designed by Fabio Galeazzo uses porcelain wood tiles on walls, floors, and ceiling. You may be inside, you may be outside, it's hard to tell!
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Color theory dictates that blue is relaxing, while green is noted for its soothing and healing properties. Combine the two colors and you get aqua, or water, the inherent color and ingredient in the spa. The aqua hue looks stunning against the charcoal gray slate of Mandalay Bay's Bathhouse in Las Vegas (pictured above) and it's of course a natural fit in the hot springs of Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa (pictured below).
Other colors work well too. The Hirsch Bedner designed EDITION Hotel ESPA was widely acclaimed upon opening for its generous use of natural stone walls and its signature sculpted mica wall and ceiling lights, inspired by traditional Turkish bath designs. Close to ceiling lights offer much needed illumination without crowding airspace. Organic colors add a sense of warmth and comfort, while the form itself adds the implication of provenance to the space.
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Dean of Student Services, Joyce Ayre is pleased to announce that
Kortney Diegel has accepted the position of Head Rodeo Coach for the Dawson Community College Buccaneers.
She returned to DCC in 2010 to work for the TRiO Student Support Services and is a familiar face on campus.
"We're very happy to hire Kortney Diegel as our rodeo coach," Ayre said. "Her experience as an assistant coach for the Bucs gave her knowledge of the program that made her the right fit for our next rodeo coach."
Dawson Community College Head Baseball Coach, Aaron Carroll, announced the addition of 20 players to the 2012-2013 roster.
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July 23 Dawson Community College baseball alumnus, Hunter Balmer, signed a national letter of intent to play baseball in North Carolina for Mount Olive College in Mount Olive.
Balmer, a Brigham City, UT native, will travel over 2,000 miles to reach his new home - a NCAA Division II institution that plays in the Carolina Conference.
First-team all-state pitcher Tara Russell from Laurel MT has been recruited by the Dawson Community College Buccaneers.
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In addition, DCC Dean of Student Services, Joyce Ayre, has announced today more athletes who will join Buccaneer athletic teams for 2012-13.
Jesse Gullion, a Sophomore first baseman, recently signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, NC. Gullion's hometown is Brigham City, UT. he batted .300 this past spring for the Dawson Community College Buccaneer baseball team.
"Jesse had a good year for us this past season. He improved a lot over the year and should be very successful at Chowan. I am excited for him to move on and played at the school I played at and coached for many years" added DCC Coach Aaron Carroll.
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I'm a f irst time planter and need a little help. I have 6 rows
70 feet long of corn that I planted April 19. The ears look
pretty big and the stalks are about 10' tall. My question is how do you know when they are ready to be picked.
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I'm a f irst time planter and need a little help. I have 6 rows
70 feet long of corn that I planted April 19. The ears look
pretty big and the stalks are about 10' tall. My question is how do you know when they are ready to be picked.
Re: corn crop
Sweet corn? Field corn. The answer will be very different. I'm guessing field corn. In that case after the kernels are dented and the leaves have turned brown. Later if you can wait.
If sweet corn dents it's much too late.
George Willer
The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog. Ambrose Bierce
If you are talking about sweet corn, I can share what my uncle and I used to do when we were looking through the rows... We would physically feel the top of the ears through the husk to see if we could feel the kernels. We compared with further down the ear to see if it was relatively close. Once we thought we had a "good one" we would JUST BARELY split the husk over the end so we could see the kernels. If they looked nice at the end of the cob, it was a keeper. After a while of "feeling and then looking" we would hone in our "feeling skills" and could tell without looking if an ear is a good one. Every once in a while we would get an ear that was too young or one that had "passed its prime" so to speak (got starchy and tough), but most of what we picked was really good stuff.
I am sure that we did it all wrong, but that is what Uncle Jim's dad (my grandfather, whom I never had the pleasure to meet) taught him and what he does to this day...
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Someone correct me if I am leading this fella awry... I was under the impression that they all don't come on all at the same time. Ususally within a week or so from each other. You could have several ears on the same stalk that are ready at different times. Same thing between stalks. Are you picking it to sell or picking it to have your own to freeze and eat fresh?
The other thing is that the corn will become starchy pretty quickly once it is picked off the stalk, too. I have gotten some "fresh" sweet corn that was pretty nasty when I cooked it. I can always tell when I go to the farmers market if it is "past its prime" by checking the ends of the ear and splitting the husk at the stand. Funny thing is, the rest of these city folk in La Crosse couldn't tell a good ear from a bad one if it hit them in the head! I like my corn on the young side of ripe...much sweeter that way.
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No. The dent stage of field corn is when the ear is mature and the kernels begin to shrink from loss of moisture. The kernels get a dent in the center. Sweet corn acts a little differently. The kernels shrink irregularly, but that's long after it's reached its prime.
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The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog. Ambrose Bierce
I like all my vegetables very young. With corn, when the tassel just starts to turn brown I pick it and am eating it within 30 minutes. You might say I like nubbins better than full kernels I don't eat store bought fresh corn. Personal with okra, as soon as the bloom falls off the end of the okra, I pick it. Most people let it get a little bigger though. When cucumbers get past 4" long and for personal use, I pull it off and throw it in the middle. The only way I'll eat a tomato though is for it to be as red as its going to get, pull out the salt, pick the tomato, and eat it. I pick them off a salad in the restaurant and leave them.
Tracy used to work at a farmers market.She was taught how to pick corn and other veggies.I take her word cause she is usally right!As for tomatoes,Merlin I can't agree more or wait!!!!Getting close to having fresh tomatoes is great!!!My customers are all ready asking how the garden is doing!!!!Kevin
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Mike has it right as to feeling is sufficient to tell if corn is ready. Not all plants are ready at the same time. Not all ears on the same plant are mature at once either. If you feel the ears as they get near full size you will feel the kernals filling further and further from the stalk to the tip as time goes by. With a garden of sweet corn we have found you need at least 4 seperate rows. Do 10 or 20 feet of one variety and then 10 or 20 of a variety that matures 5 or 10 days later. Do this again with another variety and you will have a longer lasting picking time. Of course if you are in love with a particular variety you can plant some every 10 days to stretch out the picking of fresh corn.
The summers we were with Al Cobb in Waterloo NY, Al would pick corn on the way in to lunch and if the water wasn't boiling when he got in the house out the corn went to the chickens in the back yard. When the water boiled we went and picked fresh. Al never held corn over from 1 meal to the next. Prior to that I didn't know the difference between good and old corn It is a major improvement to say the least.
Cobb had large acreage in the Finger lakes. If I remember right he planted 12 rows of sweet corn right next to the field corn. We picked only the 8 outside rows for he felt that the first 4 would have some polinated by the field corn and not be fit for consumption.
The years with Al sure spoiled me for corn.
"Life's tough.It's even tougher if you're stupid."
- John Wayne
" We hang petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
- Aesop
A lot of these when to gather methods work and work pretty well. For me, it is the color of the silk and it doesn't take long to be able to pick corn with pretty good consistency. When the silks turn a medium brown color, it is ready to pick, greenish brown, too young,and black, well you should oughta done got it. Just practice a little le-lou, you'll have it no time .
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I want to put in a small heater, but want to insulate it. When I bought the building, I got the one with metal studs because it was significantly cheaper since the maker was trying to introduce his line with metal studs. Little did I realize how much trouble I would have in trying to figure out how to insulate it. It doesn't get really cold for an extended period in my part of NC, but I believe that it would help the heating.
I am going to cover the insulation with a thin panel, but don't look forward to cutting 2X2 sections of roll insualtion for the ceiling. All wall studs and rafters are 24" on centers.
I have looked at the 1 1/2-inch rigid foam, but it is very expensive. I have thought about the spray-in foam, but don't know if it would be any cheaper.
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On any cool winter day off South Florida, brightly colored dots speckle the horizon offshore. If it's sailfish season, it's kite time. But kites — no longer limited to the domain of sailfish anglers — now find use for tunas (bluefin, blackfin and yellowfin), swordfish, striped bass, tarpon, redfish, roosterfish and more. Wherever fish snack near the surface, kites bring bites.
Here, pro captains share more than a dozen tricks in fisheries where kites might not be common but can solve specific problems and raise the odds for success — from inshore to blue water, coast to coast — techniques that might have broad applicability for many species in many waters.
Massachusetts Bluefin Tuna
In part, interest in kites has proved so contagious because the bites are mesmerizing. "It doesn't even look real," says Capt. Brett Wilson of giant bluefin tuna leaping out of the water after bluefish or bunker dangled just at the water's surface. "It's like you're watching something out of a movie," he says. "A 1,000-pound fish is coming completely out of the water. You think it's a freaking submarine."
Wilson (hindsightsportfishing.com) runs charters out of Miami through the winter and then from Cape Cod over the summer. Last year, he caught 54 bluefin tuna in 10 weeks ranging from 400 to more than 900 pounds while kite-fishing. (Many of those hit the kite baits, and others were lured to the kite baits and then whacked livies fished just below.) Despite the surface fireworks, clearly the kite isn't just for entertainment. "The baits are up high. I don't have a bunch of line in the water, so I can use heavier leader," Wilson says. He puts 300-pound fluorocarbon leaders on kite baits, but 200-pound or less otherwise. "I've caught 1,000-pounders on 180-pound leader, but with 300 they're a lot less likely to chafe off." He also says that less line in the water with a kite results in cleaner bites with better hookups.
Wilson's drop-line technique should be of interest for tuna enthusiasts but might also have broad applicability in other fisheries as well. It minimizes slack in the line once a fish pulls a line from a kite clip. The drop line also lightens the load of 130-pound mono the kite has to hold aloft. Instead of using a clip for the long kite bait, Wilson ties about 60 feet of Dacron to a swivel in the kite line. He doubles two #64 rubber bands and attaches them to a loop spliced in the other end of the Dacron. He places another rubber band on his fishing line about 25 feet from his bait, securing the rubber band around the line by passing it once through itself. Those rubber bands are tied together with a simple square knot. "The single rubber band on the fishing line is always the one to break." Wilson says, thereby avoiding a knot of rubber on his fishing line. If he uses bait smaller than a bluefish, Wilson cuts through one leg of that rubber band to make it break with less tension. He adjusts the height and distance of the kite as well as the placement of the rubber band along the main line so his bait stays right on the surface. Completing his drift spread, Wilson's short kite bait runs through a Blacks clip as customary for kite-fishing, and he drops a third line in the water with no weight and a balloon attached about 50 feet above the live bait.
California Marlin/Pelagics, Kelp Bass in Close
Understanding what kites do best and why can reveal hidden opportunities to hook fish from the sky. "The drawback to kite-fishing is you lose mobility," says Joe Neber, president of Contender Boats (www.contenderfishingboats.com). When kite-fishing, "you want to fish structure, something that causes eddies or rips that hold bait, places you'd expect to have pelagic action," Neber says. In 2007, he and Capt. George Mitchell, both experienced Florida kite-fishermen, went to California for the Contender Avalon Billfish Classic. "The wind was howling," Neber says. "Guys out there normally sight fish for striped marlin, but on that day, they couldn't. It was so rough, they couldn't stand up." To Florida fishermen, that's when sailfishing is best. Calling upon those heavy-weather kite skills, the two worked charted seamounts. "The kites gave us the ability to put more baits in the water, six on the kites and two flat lines," Neber says. "If there are marlin under there, they're going to come up and eat." And eat they did. Mitchell's Contender, Snake Dancer, secured second place in the tournament.
West Coast captain Barry Brightenburg (www.alwaysanadventurecharters.com) stumbled upon kite-fishing in the early 1990s, when East Coast kite-fishing techniques found their way to the long-range boats for yellowfin tuna. "Kite-fishing began here on the West Coast for the big bluefin tuna, but we lost track of it for 100 years." Brightenburg's comment refers to records of the Tuna Club in Avalon that show Capt. George Farnsworth catching tuna on kites around the turn of the 20th century.
"Now it's come full circle," Brightenburg says. His favorite kite trick is snatching fish from the top of kelp aggregations ("paddies" in Southern California parlance) that break free from the bottom and drift into deep water. "They get a lot of pressure. In the past, if I saw three or four boats on a kelp, I wouldn't bother going there," he says. "Now I'll slow-troll a live bait from a kite, and I can still scratch out a good day."
For marlin and bluefin or yellowfin tuna, Brightenburg slow-trolls live mackerel, sardine or squid on 7/0 circle hooks within a few hundred feet of the paddy. The kite keeps leaders and hardware above the water, and presents baits farther from the boat where they entice bites from overworked fish. Mahi and yellowtail eat much closer to the kelp. "I can put that bait where I want it," Brightenburg says of the kite. "Sometimes I'll skip it right on top of the kelp; the circle hook won't snag the kelp." Other angling applications are obvious — boat-shy mahi on debris, sargassum weed lines or kelp paddies, or to make fishing feasible when omnipresent weed constantly fouls trolled baits.
Brightenburg follows the same prescription to catch big kelp (calico) bass close to shore, using kites to drop baits where boats can't go. "The big calicos live in very shallow water, less than six feet," Brightenburg says. But jagged rock formations and thick kelp keep him from safely getting within casting range. Dropping a bait from above seems simple enough, but the Brightenburg has a slick secret he reveals: a rig for retrieving hooked fish through a jungle of kelp. He uses 30- to 50-pound Spectra and less than a yard of fluorocarbon tied between the Spectra and a 3/0 to 7/0 circle hook. "A kelp stalk is about the size of your pinky. It fits right into the bend of a J hook, but the design of the circle hook prevents that, and the Spectra cuts right through the stalks," Brightenburg says. "We wind the bass right through the kelp." Braid also weighs less on the kite in Pacific zephyrs, and it creates less drag in the water resulting in livelier baits.
Kite Fishing Tour
Mate aboard the Cabo-based Gladiator sends out a Boston Big Game Fishing Club kite, designed particularly for flying heavy baits.
On any cool winter day off South Florida, brightly colored dots speckle the horizon offshore. If it's sailfish season, it's kite time. But kites — no longer limited to the domain of sailfish anglers — now find use for tunas (bluefin, blackfin and yellowfin), swordfish, striped bass, tarpon, redfish, roosterfish and more. Wherever fish snack near the surface, kites bring bites.


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