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"I Take Refuge in the Buddha"
When we say "the Buddha" often we are speaking of the historical Buddha, the man who lived 26 centuries ago and whose teachings form the basis of Buddhism. But the Buddha taught his disciples that he was not a god, but a man. How can we take refuge in him?
Bikkhu Bodhi wrote that taking refuge in the Buddha is not merely taking refuge in his "concrete particularity. ... When we go for refuge to the Buddha we resort to him as the supreme embodiment of purity, wisdom and compassion, the peerless teacher who can guide us to safety out of the perilous ocean of samsara."
In Mahayana Buddhism, while "Buddha" may refer to the historical Buddha, called Shakyamuni Buddha, "Buddha" also refers to "Buddha-nature," the absolute, unconditioned nature of all things. While "Buddha" may be a person who has awakened to enlightnment, "Buddha" might also refer to enlightenment itself (bodhi).
Robert Thurman said we take refuge in the Buddha as the embodiment of teacher. "We turn to the teaching of the reality of bliss, the teaching of the method of achieving happiness in whatever form it comes to us, whether it comes as Christianity, whether it comes as humanism, whether it comes as Hinduism, Sufism, or Buddhism. The form doesn't matter. The teacher is Buddha to us, one who can point the way to our own reality for us. He could be a scientist; she could be a religious teacher."
Zen teacher Robert Aitken said of the First Jewel:
"This refers, of course, to Shakyamuni, the Enlightened One, but it also has a far broader meaning. It includes mythological personages who preceded Shakyamuni and dozens of archetypal figures in the Buddhist pantheon. It includes all the great teachers of our lineage ... but also everyone who has realized his or her nature -- all the monks, nuns, and lay people in Buddhist history who have shaken the tree of life and death.
"In a deeper and yet more ordinary dimension, all of us are Buddha. We haven't realized it yet, but that does not deny the fact."
"I Take Refuge in the Dharma"
Like "Buddha," the word Dharma can point to several meanings. For example, it refers to the Buddha's teachings, and also to the law of karma and rebirth. It is also sometimes used to refer to ethical rules and to mental objects or thoughts.
In Theravada Buddhism, dharma (or dhamma in Pali) is a term for the factors of existence, or the transitory conditions that cause phenomena to come into being. In Mahayana, the word is sometimes used to mean "manifestation of reality" or "phenomenon." This sense can be found in the Heart Sutra, which refers to the voidness or emptiness (shunyata) of all dharmas.
Bikkhu Bodhi said that there are two levels of dharma. One is the teaching of the Buddha, as expressed in the sutras and other articulated discourses. The other is the Buddhist path, and the goal, which is Nirvana.
Robert Thurman said,
"Dharma is our own reality that we seek to understand fully, to open to fully. Dharma, therefore, also consists of those methods and the teaching of those methods that are the arts and sciences which enable us to open ourselves. The practices that we do, which will open us, which follow those teachings, which implement them in our lives, in our practice, and in our performance, which deploy those arts-they are also Dharma."
Studying the Buddha's teachings -- one definition of dharma -- is important, but to take refuge in the Dharma is much more than just trust and acceptance of teachings. It's also trusting your practice of Buddhism, whether regular meditation and regular chanting. It's about trusting mindfulness, the present moment, right here, not putting faith in something far away.
"I Take Refuge in the Sangha"
Sangha is another word with multiple meanings. It most often refers to the monastic orders and the institutional bodies of Buddhism. However, it is also often used in a way similar to how some western Christians use "church." A sangha can be a particular group of Buddhists, lay or monastic, who practice together. Or, it can mean all Buddhists everywhere.
The importance of sangha cannot be overestimated. Trying to achieve enlightenment by yourself and only for yourself is like trying to walk uphill during a mudslide. Opening yourself to others, supporting and being supported, is critical to loosening the fetters of ego and selfishness.
Especially in the West, people who come to Buddhism very often do so because they are hurt and confused. So they go to a dharma center and find other people who are hurt and confused. Oddly, this seems to anger some people. They want to be the only ones who hurt; everyone else is supposed to be cool and pain-free and supportive.
The late Chogyam Trungpa said of taking refuge in the Sangha,
"The sangha is the community of people who have the perfect right to cut through your trips and feed you with their wisdom, as well as the perfect right to demonstrate their own neurosis and be seen through by you. The companionship within the sangha is a kind of clean friendship-—without expectation, without demand, but at the same time, fulfilling."
By taking refuge in the Sangha, we become the refuge. This is the path of the Buddhas.


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David Ward, Gerry Sutcliffe, George Galloway and Shipley's Philip Davies back opposition
7:04pm Tuesday 29th January 2013 in News By Rhys Thomas, T&A Reporter
Shipley MP Philip Davies was among four Tory rebels who yesterday helped ditch a bid by the Conservatives to redraw Parliamentary constituencies for the 2015 general election.
Nick Clegg led Liberal Democrat MPs, including David Ward (Bradford East), through the No lobby to vote down a Government Bill.
The implementation of the boundary review – thought to be worth about 20 extra seats in the Commons to the Tories – will now be delayed until 2018.
They were joined by Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab, Bradford South) and George Galloway (Respect, Bradford West).
Conservative Keighley MP Kris Hopkins voted with the Government which lost 292 to 334.
Mr Clegg initially supported the changes as part of a package of constitutional reforms but then said his party would try to delay the review after the Tories forced the abandonment House of Lords reform plans.
The latest proposals drawn up by the Boundary Commission would have seen eight MPs representing voters across the Bradford Metropolitran District instead of five. It would have created four main Bradford seats but also placed parts of the district in four other areas across West Yorkshire.
Mr Davies said: "We were reducing the number of MPs from 650 to 600, but they were not reducing the number of Government ministers by the same proportions. I thought it was totally and utterly unacceptable.
"As it turned out, the boundaries were unacceptable to my constituents as well. Bingley and Bingley Rural would have been split up, which was nonsensical to me."
Mr Ward said: "I never supported the boundary changes – the proposed boundaries placed two of the Council wards in my constituency into two new Leeds constituencies and two others into two new Bradford constituencies – it was a ridiculous carve-up and produced ridiculous new constituencies across Bradford."
Mr Galloway said: "I listened to the arguments and voted, on balance, for the amendment which killed the boundary reorganisation, largely because, had the changes happened, they would overwhelmingly have benefited the Tories."
Mr Sutcliffe, whose constituency would have been abolished under the latest proposals, said: "It was all about political advantage, not for democratic reasons."
Mr Hopkins was openly critical of the Liberal Democrats.
"Nick Clegg and his party colleagues have gone back on their commitment to reduce the number of MPs, equalise the size of constituencies and give people fair votes," he said.
"In so doing, they have added £13.5 million to the annual cost of politics, on top of a similar amount already spent on the boundaries review."
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7:40pm Tue 29 Jan 13
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RollandSmoke says...
6:28am Wed 30 Jan 13
allannicho says...
they are all looking for their jobs.
650 MP,s is disgusting, and they only wanted to cut the number by 50?
Likewise House of Lords, what a gravy train, 300 pounds a day for attending is it? approximately 800 and plenty more nominated by their chums in the pipeline!
8:09am Wed 30 Jan 13
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8:17am Wed 30 Jan 13
JAtkinson says...
Well done to Philip Davies for voting against his own party and for the people of his constituency.
In other congratulatory news, well done to Messrs Galloway and Hopkins who managed to make it into the chamber (former) and have an opinion on something (latter) (even if it was a poor opinion for the majority of his constituents and demonstrated his selfish, Tory-lapdog demeanour).
8:50am Wed 30 Jan 13
webess says...
Bet he needed his satnav to find his place of work.
1:01pm Wed 30 Jan 13
The Hoffster says...
webess wrote:Be quiet, Islamophobe.
GG actually voted!!!!
Bet he needed his satnav to find his place of work.
5:08pm Wed 30 Jan 13
Marty12 says...
The Hoffster wrote:He's white?
I don't know what it is about this MP but he makes my skin crawl.
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A BASINGSTOKE dancer was watched by millions of people across the world when he performed on stage with Annie Lennox at the Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.
Tom Russell was one of three people from Basingstoke who successfully auditioned to take part in the show.
He spent three months rehearsing at a car park in Dagenham, where a replica of the Olympic Stadium stage was set up.
The 21-year-old street dance teacher was chosen to play a ghost Victorian, joining Annie as she emerged on the figurehead of a ghost galleon to sing Little Bird.
Tom, from Gilbert Close, Popley, danced a three-minute routine before the ship faded in smoke. He said: "It was amazing. I wasn't actually nervous until I walked out into the stadium and saw all the people there. I was trying to block it out so I could remember the routine. The music kicked in and Annie Lennox appeared, and the roar from the crowd was unforgettable."
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Cougar football needs to maintain a recruiting presence in Washington to be successful. Is Cougar football in a position to attract top in-state talent? Not yet. Don't expect the top in-state talent this year such as Zach Banner, or Keivarae Russell to seriously consider the Cougs.
Wulff and his staff have been successful at finding talent from throughout the country, but have lacked and landing in-state recruits. Here the numbers of in-state recruits over the last two years.
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|Actively participating in education!
Though only a 10 minute sliver of the day before the holiday break, this small exercise was a genuine reminder that I need to daily be an observer (see picture to the right) and active participant in learning. Authentically seeing and participating in learning is important to me; we make time for the things that are priorities for us. What will you allow your priorities to be in 2012?


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The MPH with a Veterinary Public Health (VPH) concentration involves collaboration in public health professional preparation between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the MPH program in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. The Veterinary Public Health concentration is available only to veterinary students in the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, graduate veterinarians, and licensed veterinary medical technicians (LVMT).
One health is the concept that animal, human and environmental health are linked, and recognition of this link has created a need for veterinarians with a level of knowledge and skills beyond those gained during their professional education. Findings of the National Research Council, reported in Workforce Needs in Veterinary Medicine (2012), emphasizes the national need for more veterinarians to work in public health, epidemiology, and food safety among other specialty areas. Needs and opportunities for veterinarians are expanding in organizations ranging from public agencies dealing with animal and human health, to agencies and corporations charged with food safety and security from the farm to the consumer level. The demand is increasing for veterinarians with additional education in food safety, food and animal production, zoonotic diseases, biosecurity, research methods and public policy. The veterinary degree alone is not enough to prepare veterinarians to meet these challenges and opportunities. A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is an excellent and necessary addition to the DVM degree for those individuals wanting to make a career in public health and service.
Veterinarians are the only health professionals trained in multi species comparative medicine and the profession links agriculture, medicine and even health issues at the household level through companion animals. Historically, the professions greatest contributions to society have been in food production and its safety and the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases. These roles continue and have assumed even more importance in the context of potentially deliberate acts of bio- or agroterrorism. American livestock, other domesticated animals, and free-ranging wildlife have been identified as targets by terrorists. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have warned veterinary colleges that veterinarians will likely be the front line in detecting terrorist-engineered epidemics. Veterinary students, graduate veterinarians and veterinary medical technicians must now learn to spot medieval terrors like bubonic plague, whether the symptoms erupt in livestock or companion animals.
Consider a career in veterinary public health to increase job opportunities. The Food Safety Inspection Service of the USDA is the single largest employer of veterinarians in the U.S. and possibly the world and this one agency estimates it will need 500 new veterinarians in the next few years. About half of the veterinarians in the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service are currently eligible for retirement. The US Army Veterinary Corps needs 45 new veterinarians each year to meet their public health mission goals. Other opportunities for service exist at the state, municipal and university level. The MPH degree is necessary for many of these career opportunities.
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Well, it's that time of the year again and opening night is this Wed. Oct. 27th vs the Pistons.
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Paleo Chicken Salad with Apricots and Almonds
Packing lunch isn't always easy when you have to think beyond the traditional sandwich. That's why I like one scoop dishes like this Paleo Chicken Salad that you can prepare ahead of time. The apricots give it just a tinge of sweetness while the almonds and avocado fill you up until the next meal.
Paleo Chicken Salad with Apricots and Almonds
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- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoon chives, minced
- 1.5 pounds chicken, cooked and shredded
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 Tablespoons dried apricots, diced
- 4 Tablespoons almonds, sliced
- lettuce, as desired
In a medium bowl, mix together avocado, lemon, mustard, and chives. Stir in cooked chicken, salt, pepper, apricots, and almonds. Serve over a bed of lettuce and enjoy!
Freezing Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together avocado, lemon, mustard, and chives. Stir in cooked chicken, salt, pepper, apricots, and almonds. Place chicken salad in freezer bag, label and freeze flat. To Serve: Thaw. Serve cold on bed of lettuce.
Servings: 4
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4 Responses to "Paleo Chicken Salad with Apricots and Almonds"
I think I could eat this all day long!!!!
This recipe is SO good. I've only managed to freeze it once; the rest of the times I have made it, it gets eaten too quickly. But it freezes nicely, which surprised me. I have omitted the almonds every time simply because I keep forgetting to buy them. But I wouldn't recommend skipping the apricots, that hint of sweet makes this pop!
This is the best chicken salad I've ever made. So fresh and so much flavor. I froze it just so I wouldn't eat it all!


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So, I had a little time today and figured I'd check to see if Walter had a new Mock draft. Voila! Hot off the presses, I found his latest and greatest (?) 5-round mock, and proceeded to review the new picks. Let's just say there was one particular change I found very interesting, but within the justification I read something that just cracked me up.
Let me first say, I'm a fan of Walter's. You can often find good information, and the style includes lots of intentionally humorous commentary. Before getting to the great moment in my afternoon, I'll first recount Walter's most recent picks for the Panthers.
I'll reveal further details ... after the jump.
9. Carolina Panthers: Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
As I mentioned earlier, Fletcher Cox has been moving up draft boards. There's been a ton of buzz about him lately, and it wouldn't shock me if he were selected No. 6 overall. I now have him as the top consensus player available, so he'll be the pick in this spot.
The Panthers have a huge need in the interior of their defensive line. They spent a pair of third-round picks last year on defensive tackles Sione Fua and Terrell McClain. Fua wasn't that bad as a rookie, but McClain was awful, constantly getting abused against the run. Adding an immense talent like Cox would allow Fua and McClain to rotate next to him depending on the situation.
1. Luke Kuechly, LB - Luke Kuechly is arguably the best prospect available. The Panthers really like him, and with no obvious player to select, they may just pull the trigger on the top linebacker in the 2012 NFL Draft.
2. Michael Floyd, WR - Floyd will be considered as a strong No. 2 option for Cam Newton.
3. Quinton Coples, DE - I've seen Coples mocked here in numerous publications. He makes sense if the Panthers are comfortable with his character, but they put so much emphasis on that. Will they be OK with the fact that he admittedly gave a C effort as a senior?
Pick change; previously Luke Kuechly, LB
No shocker here, just a switch from Kuechly to Cox. Yet the reference to Coples admission to giving a "C" effort was foretelling.
40. Carolina Panthers: Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
If the Panthers pass on Quinton Coples at No. 9 overall, they could consider local product Andre Branch to bolster the defensive end position. The pass defense struggled last year, but part of the reason for that was Carolina's inability to get to the quarterback consistently (31 sacks).
Pick change; previously Jerel Worthy, DT
Again, bolstering the D-Line is not a foreign concept around here, although I'm not in love with the pick.
104. Carolina Panthers: Terrell Manning, OLB, N.C. State
The Panthers may consider a linebacker here if they don't draft Luke Kuechly. Both Jon Beason and Thomas Davis have major injury concerns.
Pick change; previously Brandon Washington, G/OT
All defense so far ... I like getting our insurance WLB in the 4th or 5th, even though Manning's not my personal favorite.
143. Carolina Panthers: Tim Benford, WR, Tennessee Tech
The Panthers need help at receiver, and they've shown interest in Tim Benford.
I saw this same pick at 143 in Charlie Campbell's lastest version (also on Walterfootball.com). It was a name I hadn't heard, but Charlie gave a little more explanation in his version:
Benford had a breakout performance at the East-West practices. The first practice of the week saw him give a lot of defensive backs problems with his straight-line speed and quickness in route running. The 5-foot-11, 199-pounder has the quality measurements to become a fast, slot receiver-type prospect in the NFL.
As a senior, Benford totaled 65 receptions for 923 yards and five touchdowns. He never recorded a 1,000-yard season in college, but his least productive year still surpassed 500 yards.
Pick change; previously Demario Davis, OLB
Okay, so we're interested in an unheralded WR. I like the previous pick (Demario Davis) better here, and we could maybe find a better WR prospect in the 4th. But hey, if Benford's an ankle-breaker and can catch the ball, it's cool with me. I don't think it's a bad draft if it goes this way. I think I'd take Amini Silatolu, G/OT, Midwestern State in the 2nd, and as I said already, I'd love to get Demario Davis in the 4th or (preferably) 5th.
Anyway, the great moment alluded to earlier is actually back in the first round. Quentin Coples is shown as an alternate choice for the Panthers (pick Cox), the Seahawks (pick Kuechly), the Cowboys (pick Poe) ... geez how far does a "C effort" drop someone. Apparently all the way to 19. Da Bears:
19. Chicago Bears: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
Quinton Coples can easily fall on Draft Day. He's very talented, but there are questions about his work ethic and motor. When asked to evaluate his own effort as a senior in an interview with Charley Casserly, Coples gave himself a C, admitting that he didn't give 100 percent in 2011. I find that very troubling. What's he going to do once he receives a signing bonus?
The Bears may believe he's way too good to pass up, however. They need a pass-rusher across from Julius Peppers, who also happens to be a talented defensive end out of North Carolina. The front office may believe that Peppers could be a great tutor for Coples.
Wow, what a free fall, huh? But it's that last sentence (emphasis mine) that made me literally LOL. Th..th.. th.. that's all folks. I want a clean fight... no hitting below the belt... no rabbit punches.


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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina. Born in Virginia, he studied law under his cousin, Edmund Pendleton, a lawyer who was also a leading Virginia patriotic leader. When he was 21, he received his license to practice law. He practiced successfully for about twelve years in Virginia, but in 1774, he moved to North Carolina, where he became a Revolutionary patriot leader as well as set up a law practice. He married Susannah Lyme, with whom he would have three children. In 1775, he was elected to be a delegate to the Second Continental Congress, serving from 1775 to 1780. Initially, he favored reconciliation with Great Britain, but when he realized that it would not happen, he came out for independence. While serving in Congress, Penn would have an argument over political issues with Henry Laurens of South Carolina, who was President of the Congress from late 1777 to late 1778, and Laurens challenged Penn to a duel. Neither man really wanted to fight a duel, but they could not find a way to back down either. Living at the same boardinghouse, the two men would often eat breakfast together, including the day of their duel. While crossing an empty lot together, while on their way to the dueling place, they came to a large muddy spot. Penn helped Laurens across, as Laurens was much older, and as he helped his old friend across, they both realized that the duel was foolish, quickly apologized to each other, and ended the discussion as friends. In 1780, Penn left Congress to return to his law practice at home in Granville County NC where he died in 1788, at the age of 48. He was buried at his homesite, but was exhumed and re-intered at Guilford Battle Grounds near Greensboro in 1894.
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kar rahi hun ye…… n i want to run my lyf ds way….. but main b insaan hun bura lag sakta h sad ho sakti hun….. dnt judge me… dnt make opinions be it good or bad… dnt b sorry fo me….. if u can do something…. treat me like one of you…. treat me like HUMAN!!!
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Do what you have to but now since, you're in MTV-R-X just win what it takes to be, you're strong girl aka "peaceful warrior"
I've read your blog and share the same concern about the present concern however, nothing is perfect but since there's a silver line behind a black cloud, so it reflects the essential stand of the idea "nothing is impossible"
Keep posted because I'm a great fan of you because of your moral values and strength.
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If its not crazy then its not ordinary, just win and make us all proud.
Since I have seen your audition, I became fan of yours. You are a complete package. Hope and wish that you will win the Roadies and I know you are gonna win definitely.
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I have become a huge fan of yours since the day i saw your audition. Not cz of any sympathy or empathy, just Plain respect.. Keep going great guns.. Wish you all the luck in life and courage to fight the odds.. Will be following your blog regularly, come what may..
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I like the way you carry yourself. Its simple and sweet. Best of luck, god bless you
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You are a strong girl , I c ur audition I feel proud as a Teacher
I don't no u remember are not ECE lingaya's University, urs mine student
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Last summer, a new 36-ft-tall, 80-ft-wide video/scoreboard was installed on the north end of Jack Trice Stadium, home of the Iowa State Cyclones. It is one of the 15 largest scoreboards used in a college football stadium.
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4.25 A: Moderately hazed orange amber color. Two fingers of creamy beige head. Retention is good and tons of lacing is left.
3.5 S: This is the sweet and fruity version of the DIPA. Mango, pineapple, and apple are strong. Caramel sweetness with some graham cracker and breadiness. Strong neutral malt base. Rye gives some earthy notes.
3.5 T: Tastes like it smells. Big neutral malt sweetness, mix of tropical fruits, apple, and peach. Mild bitterness pokes through the sweetness. Caramel, toastiness, earthy rye.
3.75 M: Heavier body. Good moderate carbonation. Reasonably creamy, smooth, with well hidden alcohol.
3.5 D: Solid beer. Give it a go if you like the barleywine-style DIPAs.
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Bottled on 5/20/13.There is some real good beer being brewed in Utah and this is another one.Poured into an oversized wine glass a deep rich orange infused bronze with a large slightly off white head that went over the sides even with a smi gentle pour,great rich color but the head was a little outta control.Caramel and boozy fruit on the palate along with deep resiny hops and some sharp rye,it smell very rich.A full mouthcoating feel and it glides down effortlessly.Iam gonna use the word rich again with the flavors,caramel and light brown sugar notes with some booze,the hops and rye hit hard in the finish giving a spicy/resiny lingering flavor.This is a damn fine rye/DIPA,these are the kind of beer to look for,just great.
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06-29-2013 22:54:58 | More by alienlifeforcecube
3.76/5 rDev -6%
Cahoots Double Rye IPA opens to an aroma of hops, which bring sharp grapefruit rind, pine resin, and dandelion stem, and lesser notes of lemon oil and eucalyptus. There's also a touch of sweet pink grapefruit from the hops, which mixes with a good bed of orange, berry, cherry, and peach fruit esters, and maybe even a touch of banana, to form a nice sugary backing to the bitterness of the hops, joined by brown sugar. A medium-strong pepperiness floats throughout, some of it from the hops, but likely much of it from the rye. The pepperiness isn't overwhelming, but mainly serves to emphasize the natural anise notes of the hops, adding to the bitterness. Biscuit, Grape Nuts cereal, and light wheat bread from the malts add earthiness. As a whole, the nose is very nice, the hops and rye blending well, and while there is a high overall sugariness, everything seems nicely balanced. The only immediate shortcoming is an overall lightness to the aromas; the beer feels, especially for a 9.4% ABV IPA, that it needs a bigger introductory kick.
On the tongue, the beer opens with a surprisingly strong hop kick, considering the nose, with huge pine resin, dandelion stem, eucalyptus, and grapefruit rind notes up front, with lemon oil and anise not far behind, the hops geared heavily toward bitterness. This mixes with the pepperiness from the rye, which again catalyzes the anise notes from the hops, adding peppercorn-reminiscent overtones. Brown rye breads and biscuit add further complexity and earthiness, and dollops of brown sugar, as well as a few bits of orange, berry, and cherry fruit esters, bring in more sugars. In subsequent sips much of the nuance of the initial notes is gone, the hops being a medium-strong palate wrecker here, until much of what is left is simply pine resin, anise, pepper, and dandelion stem. The aftertaste is a bitter continuation of the main mouthful, lingering on the tongue for a long time. Mouthfeel is medium, and carbonation is medium.
Overall, it's impressive how much hop flavor is present in here, and hopheads should put this on their must-try list. In the end, however, there's too much emphasis on the bitter, astringent, and peppery notes, and the beer has an overly strong plant stem overtone that comes across like a mouthful of uncooked dandelion greens; a bit more sweetness and balance would have gone over well.
08-05-2013 01:18:17 | More by jondeelee
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
07-09-2013 01:11:59 | More by mjh0527
4.75/5 rDev +18.8%
06-28-2013 17:33:26 | More by inanity
3.61/5 rDev -9.8%
This is a big beer....due to flavor, carbonation and alcohol. The Cahoots pours a hazy copper with slightly off white head that is not leaving much of a lace. The scent carries malt, some sweetness and bitter hops. The taste falls more in line with an English IPA than a West coaster. It starts sweet then finishes bitter. The mouthfeel is full in body with big carbonation. Overall this is a good beer and certainly worth a try...thank you my neighbor.
03-08-2014 20:48:29 | More by WoodBrew
North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
08-28-2013 15:54:49 | More by Lugenbeast
4.5/5 rDev +12.5%
06-18-2014 00:54:15 | More by Enriquehopnog
2.75/5 rDev -31.3%
07-31-2013 05:14:36 | More by spitshaded
4/5 rDev 0%
12-04-2013 14:15:22 | More by Bjlps
4.5/5 rDev +12.5%
06-28-2013 19:23:41 | More by somelikehops
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
08-19-2013 01:02:08 | More by Hockey_Fan
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
07-31-2013 00:37:00 | More by Dirt
3.75/5 rDev -6.3%
09-12-2013 18:19:27 | More by BuckTuckian
3.75/5 rDev -6.3%
Picked up last night at the COOP for a pretty reasonable $7.75ish... Poured into my HotD goblet and it produces a nice 1" white head that dies back sorta slowly... decent spots of lacing are left behind atop nice clear light copper brew.
Nose is more malt dominated than many modern DIPA's... but the rye is the big player in the grains for sure. The hops are still more than present and are fruity with light melon and a bigger tangerine/grapefruit zest.
Flavor shows all the elements as the nose, but there seems to be a disconnect with the hop bitterness... I assume the brewers did this on purpose to not takeaway anything from the rye malt... but the bitter bite is definitely not really there... instead a nice voluptuous fruity hoppiness comes out mid palate to the finish.
The rye lends to a pretty heavy body and is a bit slippery... carbonation is a bit light IMHO.. but still nice.
3.75's across the board with no real complaints... I will buy again as long as I can get it cold and fresh.
06-26-2013 06:15:23 | More by JohnGalt1
4.14/5 rDev +3.5%
Poured into a Dogfish Head pint glass. Pours a medium to dark coppery amber with a threefinger off-white head with decent retention and lots of pillowy lacing. Aroma of sweet malt, lightly sour fruit from the rye, and light citrus hops. The neutral malt really displays the rye nicely, exhibiting its peppery, slight sourness, finishing with good citrus and lightly herbal hop bitterness. The flavor transition is quite nice. Medium bodied with hints of creaminess. This is a nicely balanced rye IPA that shows off the hops and rye supported by a quiet, but substancial malt body. A nice rye IPA that I will buy again.
07-24-2013 03:19:28 | More by LiquidAmber
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
09-06-2013 04:23:57 | More by NickBeery
3.96/5 rDev -1%
Bottle. Pours a hazy reddish amber color with a thick pillowy off-white head on it. I get some nice floral and citrus tones in the nose of this, with just a little bit of the spiciness from the rye coming through underneath. Taste has a decent amount of bitterness up front, but has a subtle sweetness peeking through on the back end. Nice spicy little IPA.
07-11-2013 23:37:00 | More by maxwelldeux
4/5 rDev 0%
08-04-2014 16:52:08 | More by Canada_Dan
4.26/5 rDev +6.5%
Poured from a 750ml bottle. Pours a beautiful golden orange/brown (almost bourbon colored) with a good 2 fingers of very lacy, bubbly head. Head fades quickly with a medium lacing.
Initial smell of strong hops hints of pine and lemon with a minor woody smell. Not such a strong grapefruit and eucalyptus you'd expect with the type of hops used. You can definitely tell it is a Rye by the smell though.
Taste is very hop forward with a strong smack immediately as it hits your tongue. That very quickly mellows into the woody, piney, citrus flavor, almost one at time, one after the other. Finishes on a very sharp lemon note. Overall very classic Rye IPA flavor.
You would NEVER guess this beer is almost 10% ABV from the taste. This might be the most drinkable beer I've tried in some time. Found myself longing for that next sip (this my less beer-savvy friends is called "Drinkability)
Overall, if you're looking for something out there and wild, this is not your beer. If you like a classic beer that is Exactly as it should be, then you will love this. A perfect example of a Rye IPA. Somewhat surprised to see Uinta putting out something so classic, especially with there tendencies to take IPA's and tweak them here and there.
08-09-2013 01:36:23 | More by KBaum09
4/5 rDev 0%
C&C 750ml bottle, dated 5/17/2013.
A: Pours clear, amber orangish under a solid 2-finger thick off-white head which leaves semi-rings and clumps of lace.
N: Malty, pine, some citrus (orange, lemon, grapefruit).
T: Malty with rye spice, corky wood, herbal with pine resin. ABV is present on warming.
M: Moderate body and semi-full carbonation. Dry, bitter, spicy pine finish.
O: The CTZ hops are not as pronounced as hoped for, so perhaps a fresher bottle would have helped.
08-12-2013 00:07:44 | More by wethorseblanket
New York
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
08-28-2014 23:33:25 | More by bsm80x
4.75/5 rDev +18.8%
08-07-2013 02:34:42 | More by pavpav12
2.75/5 rDev -31.3%
08-31-2013 14:37:18 | More by Userme59
Cahoots Double Rye IPA from Uinta Brewing Company
89 out of 100 based on 121 ratings.


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When shopping for tokidoki for LeSportsac bags on eBay, use this guide to empower yourself to avoid the fakes!
Note: This guide covers ONLY 2006-2007 tokidoki for LeSportsac bags. This guide does not include tokidoki for Hello Kitty bags, European tokidoki bags, or 2008-2012 tokidoki bags because there are no fakes of these items on eBay (yet?).
List of signs that a seller is probably selling fake tokidoki for LeSportsac items:
1. If the bag does not have the "qee" toy(spring 2006-summer 2007) or tokidoki Adios keychain(fall 2007 onwards) attached to it on a keyring with a chain, proceed with caution. All tokidoki bags (including wallets and acessories) come with a qee/tokidoki keychain – except for Braccialettos. Those who make fake tokidoki bags are not good at reproducing realistic versions of the tokidoki qee, so some fake bags don't include one or try to hide it in their auction photos. Also note: a real NWT (new with tags) tokidoki bag will usually come with the qee wrapped in a clear plastic wrapper with black writing printed on it – but fake bags never include this printed plastic wrapper. If the bag is new, but the qee isn't wrapped in plastic, proceed with caution. Sometimes the wrapper does come off by accident on real bags, but just keep this warning in mind.
2. The bag has a first season tokidoki print with a qee from the later seasons attached, or the attached qee looks fake. The first season tokidoki print bags came with either a blue Meomi cat qee or a pink Dalek qee with a "5″ on its chest attached. First season tokidoki print bags did NOT come with the white qees with the flower face, except for the tokidoki Black bags. (To make things a bit more confusing, the 2007 re-release of the first season or "original print" bags did come with white tokidoki qees.) Check out a comparison of a real qee versus a fake qee.
Real First Season Meomi Qee:
Real First Season Dalek Qee:
Real tokdioki Qee – Comes with Spring 2006 "tokidoki black" print and bags from the Summer 2006 through the Summer 2007 collection:
Real tokdioki Adios keychain – Comes with bags from the Fall 2007 and Winter 2007 collections, and with Foresta, Paradiso, and L'Amore re-release bags:
Fake tokidoki qee:
Another fake tokidoki qee:
Another fake tokidoki qee:
And still another fake tokidoki qee – any bag that comes with this tokidoki qee, which is missing the red star on the front of its left arm, is FAKE:
3. The bag does not have the decorative chain on it that all tokidoki bags (including wallets and acessories) come with.
Examples of fake tokidoki bags that are missing the decorative chain and have a little skinny fake chain in its place:
4. The zippers on the outside of the bag are made of plastic and/or are not multi-colored. On real Tokidoki bags, all of the zippers on the outside of the bag are made of metal, and are multi-colored (rainbow colors in a random pattern)*. Also on real Tokidoki bags, the inside zippers are plastic in a color that matches the inside lining, with a generic standard zipper pull that matches the hardware color. Some fake Tokidoki bags have a zipper pull on the inside that says Lesportsac on it – real Tokidoki bags never do!
*Note: One exception to this rule is the Scuola backpack style bag – SOME seasons of the Scuola do not have rainbow zippers. Original print (first season tokidoki print) Scuolas have white zippers, second season Playground Scuolas have tan zippers, second season Playground Cammo Black Scuolas have black zippers, and second season Playground Cammo Olive Scuolas have olive zippers. Third season Scuolas and onwards have rainbow zippers.
Example of a fake Tokidoki bag that does not have rainbow zippers:
5. If the bag/wallet/accessory does not have round zipper pulls with tokidoki characters engraved on the front of them, or other hardware in the same color with tokidoki characters engraved on them, it is fake. Note that the color of the hardware on real bags changes depending on which season and print the bag is. First season bags had green hardware (plus blue hardware rings attached to the strap), and subsequent seasons have silver or gold hardware. The color of the decorative chain on the bag always matches the hardware color as well.
UPDATE: To make things a little more confusing, a batch of "second generation" original print (first season tokidoki print) bags were released a year after the first season bags were originally produced. The second generation original print bags were an exclusive to the Seattle LeSportsac outlet store. The second generation bags have silver hardware and chains instead of green and blue, and they come with regular tokidoki qees instead of Meomi or Dalek. The second generation bags were produced in the following styles: Stellina, Bambino, Bambinone, Canguro, and Luna. They were also produced in 3 styles that were NOT available in the original run of the first season tokidoki print: Portatelefono, Bocce, and Gioco. When in doubt IDing an original print tokidoki bag, see #25 on this list.
Example of a fake tokidoki bag that does not have the correct color hardware – note that the hardware is all silver when it should be green & blue (it is also the wrong shape, the zippers are too short, and it is missing the qee and decorative chain):
Example of another fake tokidoki bag that does not have the correct color hardware – once again the hardware is all silver when it should be green & blue (it also has the wrong qee attached, and is missing the decorative chain):
Example of another fake tokidoki bag that does not have the correct color hardware – once again the hardware is all silver when it should be green & blue (the qee is also missing the red star on its left arm, and the decorative ball chain is too skinny):
Example of a fake tokidoki bag that does not have the correct engraving on the zipper pull – it should be a picture of a tokidoki character, not the word LeSportsac (the keyring that the qee is attached to is also a giveaway that this bag is fake):
Example of a fake tokidoki bag that has the wrong color and wrong size chain (Pirata bags should have gold chains that are a thicker weight than is pictured below):
6. The bag's strap does not have the name LeSportsac repeating on it. Real bags have the LeSportsac logo repeating across the length of the strap, and the logo imprinted into the strap. Some fake bags have this too, but the font will look wrong and too small, so examine the straps closely!
7. Something about the pattern or the colors on the bag look off to you (trust your instincts).
Example of a fake tokidoki bag where the colors are off (it is also the wrong shape – this supposedly a Buon Viaggio but isn't even close, the hardware is wrong, and the qee is fake):
Example of another fake tokidoki bag where the colors are off (it is also missing the decorative chain and has fake tags and a fake qee):
8. The auction does not specify the bag's name and style number – sellers with real items will be able to provide you with this information, so that you can look the style up on my Tokidoki Bag Archive to make sure that the style really exists and looks like it is supposed to. If you have never seen a tokidoki bag in the style you see on ebay and can't match it to any of the styles on my Tokidoki Bag Archive or the LeSportac website, it is fake! Fake bags are also sometimes sold as a "set" of two bags, even though no tokidoki bags are officially sold as sets. Fake tokidoki bags also sometimes come in bag styles that were never available in some prints.
Fake bag "set" example:
Another fake bag "set" example:
Example of a fake tokidoki bag where the bag style was never made in the print shown – there is no such thing as a Playground Cammo Olive Zucca (the size of the print on this bag is also WAY too large and the color is off, it comes with a fake qee on a skinny chain, is missing the decorative gold chain… I could go on and about how super-fake this bag is):
Example of a fake tokidoki bag where the bag style was never made in ANY print – there is no such thing as a tokidoki weekender (this bag is also missing the qee & ball chain, doesn't have rainbow zippers or the correct hardware on the zipper pull, doesn't have the right color trim for the Spiaggia print, etc.):
9. The bag is listed as new but does not have LeSportsac tags attached.
10. The seller is located in Thailand, which is where most of the fake tokidoki bags seem to be coming from. A seller location in Thailand is not a guarantee that the bag is fake, but should be a sign to proceed with extra caution.
11. The price is too good to be true. You are not going to find a real tokidoki bag for a BIN of $30 on eBay. EVER.
12. The bag has an inside tag that says "Carefully Made in the USA." Real tokidoki bags are made in China!
Example of a fake inside tag:
13. If the tags attached don't match what the bag looks like, it's fake!
Example of outer tags that don't match the bag – the tag says "Leopard Print Showcase, " but is attached to a (fake!) Cammo Olive dolce style bag:
14. For Cammo Olive print bags, if the trim is dark olive with lighter green LeSportsac logos across it, it is fake. On real Cammo Olive bags, the trim is the opposite – light olive trim with dark olive LeSportsac logos.
Trim on a fake Cammo Olive bag:
Trim on a real Cammo Olive bag:
15. For Playground print bags, if the trim is brown with tan LeSportsac logos across it, it is fake. On real Playground print bags, the trim is the opposite – light tan trim with dark tan LeSportsac logos.
16. The bag says Flower' Spring on it instead of tokidoki for LeSportsac where the logo should be in the bag design, AND it has a white tokidoki qee that is missing the red star that should be on its left arm (check the photo of the real white tokidoki qee above in item #2!) . Fakes have also been spotted that say Prosport instead of tokidoki for LeSportsac where the logo should be in the bag design. Note that sellers may try to hide the Flower' Spring words and fake qees on their fake bags – if it is hard to see what is going on in an auction photos, ask for better/more close-up photos. Also beware if a bag looks like it has been folded over oddly in places to hide it's fakeness giveaways.
Examples of some fake bags that say "Flower' Spring" and have qees that are missing the red star on their left arms (these bags are also missing the decorative chains, and have fake skinny little chains instead):
17. Check the seller's other items before bidding. If they have other bags for sale that you recognize as fake, then you can be 99.9% sure that all of their tokidoki bags are fake. A seller with real items would not damage their credibility by mixing in fakes.
18. If the seller has zero feedback (especially if they also have an account that was created within in the past 30 days), you should proceed with extreme caution before bidding. Chances are that the seller keeps changing their ebay user ID to hide negative feedback they received from others who bought fakes from them previously.
19. The seller's auctions include "tokidoki" in quotes in the title line of the auction as a subtle clue that they are selling knock-offs.
20. There are new fakes coming out of Australia. Be careful if the seller only accepts Direct Debit (Westpac), as they do not offer the buyer the same level of protection that Paypal offers buyers. Exercise a similar level of caution with any seller who doesn't take Paypal – Paypal offers the most buyer protection in case of fraud.
21. If the bag has the wrong print inside, it is fake. Check my Tokidoki Bag Archive for which colors/prints should be inside which bags.
Example of a fake tokidoki bag with the wrong print inside – the inside of an Arancia (orange) bag should be Foresta:
22. If the bag is a Campeggio and the front pockets end above the bottom seam of the bag, it is fake. Real Campeggio front pockets end at the bottom of the bag, not an inch or two above it.
Example of a fake tokidoki Campeggio bag with the wrong size front pockets (this bag also has a fake qee on a fake chain, is missing the decorative chain, and is showing an example of a fake Foresta print where the colors are way off):
23. The bag is badly misshapen and/or the size of the print is way too large on the bag.
Example of a fake tokidoki bag side-by-side with a real tokidoki bag to show how the bag shape and the location of the zipper on the fake bag are wrong, and the size of the print is not to proper scale on the fake:
24. The inside "tokidoki for LeSportsac" black tag is not sewn in with metallic thread. Fake bags have inside tags sewn in with plain black thread, but the tags on real bags are sewn in with metallic thread.
25. And finally, if still in doubt – ask to see a photo of the underside of one of the zipper heads on a rainbow zipper on the bag – if the bag is real, it will have the brand name "riri" + M6 stamped into the underside of each rainbow zipper head. Bags that have zipper heads with the riri m6 stamp are definitely real.
UPDATE on Jan. 23, 2008: Fakes are getting more realistic! Please be sure to read this new tutorial on how to spot a convincing fake tokidoki bag.
Please also take note that currently, ALL tokidoki bags on ioffer.com are fake.
If you have anything to add to this guide, leave a comment or e-mail email@example.com.


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Updated 3:37pm Tuesday 22nd January 2013 in News By Ashley Barnard, Reporter (Richmond)
A CRICKET club is holding a 24-hour cricket marathon to raise money for new facilities.
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The Culturally Competent Educator
EDUC 792 or 600
Instructor: Dr. Larry Napoleon
Grading: Letter
Spring, Summer & Fall (Ongoing)
Instruction Mode: Correspondence
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
NDSU Credit Fee: $390
Partner Class Offered Through Learner's Edge
Course Description:
"Culture is part of everything that is taught and caught." With this, Nancy Gallavan guides you through the recognition of your own understanding of culture towards becoming a teacher who is able to meet the needs and goals of all his or her students. Cultural Competence, like its predecessors Diversity and Multicultural Education, seeks to increase awareness of the variety of cultures represented in our classrooms today, to appreciate the backgrounds and contributions of all students, and to implore us to take responsibility for the awareness of cultures that all educators must possess. Many teachers find themselves in classrooms that do not represent their personal experience; this course will encourage reflection on those experiences and use them to heighten teachers' understanding of their role in a diverse classroom. Through example and easy to remember tools, this course will show you how to actively involve your students to promote academic excellence and cultural understanding.
Goals and Objectives:
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1. Understand how cultural competence is an evolving work-in-progress.
2. Recognize the power of past experience to create an understanding of culture.
3. Utilize ways to build on students' cultural strengths in the classroom.
4. Recognize and then revise teaching styles and curriculum that include bias or hidden agenda.
5. Analyze ways to strengthen both teacher and student cultural competence and increase student achievement.
Required Text/Reading:
Text(s): Gallavan, N. (2011), Navigating cultural competence: a compass for teachers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Articles: (referenced in the study guide and posted on our website)
Howard, G. (March, 2007). Educational Leadership: "As Diversity Grows, So Must We." Pp. 16-22.
Krownapple, J., Kosi, R., Keeny, S. (November, 2010). Educational Leadership: "Questioning Our Beliefs and Biases." Pp. 16-22.
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I've been a Met fan for all my life (21 years to be exact) and I've been reading this site for the last couple of years but I haven't really engaged in conversation because quite frankly I was intimidated by the use of the advanced statistics, at first I was very hesitant to accept looking deeper into baseball statistics (also I suck at math, which makes things even more complicated). After a while I picked up Moneyball to see what the bid deal was all about, and as I was reading I realized how sense it made, and how outdated my baseball ideas were.
After reading Moneyball I began to read this site more and more, and agreeing with what you guys wrote more and more.
Anyway...what my point is, is that I was wondering if you guys can show me where to get a primer of sorts on some of the more prolific stats that you guys utilize around here so that I could engage in conversations around here.
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Last year the Old South Congregational Church in Boston began to unravel itself from a quandary. They had been the longtime owners of an exceptional church hymnal, one of the first books produced in North America, printed in 1640. After years of deliberation, study groups, and business meetings, the church finally voted to sell the hymnal.
Because of the age and historical importance attached to this hymnal, selling it was much more than jettisoning a tiny sliver of American nostalgia. The hymnal has incredible value for collectors, and those collectors were salivating to sink their teeth into this ancient book. Thus, when Sotheby's auctioned the hymnal last month, it brought a hammer price of $14.2 million, a record for a single printed book.
The sale price, with that long string of zeros, did not free the church from controversy. On one side were the church historians and those members of the congregation who felt they had been called to preserve the church's history and legacy. On the other side were Pastor Nancy Taylor, the majority of the leadership, and those who felt that faithful stewardship demanded that the resources of the church not be preserved but repurposed to continue mission and ministry.
One side said it was about symbolism, while the other side said it was about service. One side said it was about the past, while the other side pointed to the future. One side said it was about greed on the behalf of the church's leadership, and the church leadership said the dissenters were moored to traditionalism.
I watched this story unfold for over a year, and was sympathetic to both sides until I heard the church historian say that the church had two of these exceptional books and if this one was sold, "You would never be able to hold one in each hand ever again." Of course, he had to admit that holding them was not really practical – they are much too fragile for that.