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It's a Sunny, Windy, Coldy Day
Looks like a sunny, warm, summer day, doesn't it? Yes. But no. It is cold! We're talking high-40s cold, mid-30s-at-night cold. We wake up in the middle of the night and four cats are all huddled between Glenn and I. We stay warm. It's cozy. It's nice.
Until, that is, we have to go to the bathroom. Because while I never had to wake up and go to the bathroom in the middle of the night when I lived in a house, when I camp, I have to go two or three times before the sun rises.
So on go the sandals, over my shoulders goes a sweatshirt, and off I go running to the showerhouse, freezing my toes and legs and ass off. (Although, come to think of it, if it could freeze my ass off a little quicker, I wouldn't mind.)
But it's such a beautiful day, I hate to spend it inside.
The campfire is cooking our lunch beside me, but because the sun is so bright, I can only see my screen if I stretch a black nightgown over my head and my laptop. I wanted Glenn to take a picture of this setup so I could prove my ingenuity, but he said, "You look ridiculous!"
So here is ridiculous me, happy as a clam, layered in two sweatshirts and a turtleneck. (Translation: My arms aren't that fat!)
Yes, I could have cropped that better, but I didn't want to cut out my Jeep. Isn't she pretty? Yes. I am way too crazy about my Jeep. I dream of three weeks from now, when the top will be off, and we'll be driving around the 80+ degree desert, the hot sun beating on our skin. Woo-hoo!
How was your weekend? Isn't fall grand? What plans do you have for this season?


text: Share the post "Dumped & Cambered // Matthew's Acura TSX." FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestStumbleUpon There are some things that just draw us in. We see something and it takes over our minds, you can call it lust or maybe even love. This magnetism is present in every choice we make. It can be found in the wheels we buy, the styles we follow, and obviously in the platforms we choose. The attraction can sometimes be tough to decipher, but when you feel it you know you must have whatever it is, regardless of how long it takes or how much work it may require of you. Photos By: Eric Dowd exclusively for StanceNation.com The 1st generation Acura TSX holds a special place in my heart. As an enthusiast with Honda roots I've always enjoyed the double-wishbone suspensions that were found in the popular models. The advanced design would be phased out eventually (for packaging or cost, whatever) in the new models – the TSX existed as the last front-drive Honda equipped with the wonderful suspension. Brand marketing made it an Acura product in North America; it was a sporty and well-equipped model that was available for the Honda enthusiast that may have otherwise purchased a BMW 3-series or Lexus IS. Sold with R nomenclature as a Honda Accord in overseas markets, the performance DNA runs through the breed. Matthew Begley from Morrisville, Pennsylvania was captivated by the TSX from its introduction. He tells us he had always wanted one as a teenager and a year ago he was finally able to pick up this 2008 model. Matt was attracted to the aggressive lines of the TSX; its sharp edges exude an aura of refined athleticism. The car has been through several stages leading up to the current specifications. As a re-badged European-market Accord, the Matthew was provided with a choice selection of aesthetic additions for his TSX. The front lip, headlights, grills, and emblems were pulled from the Euro-R while an A-Spec rear lip adds a finishing touch. The R-model pieces amplify aggression while maintaining the natural styling. Original equipment enhancements insure the integrity of the factory lines that Matt enjoys so much about the TSX. The Rotiform-built BBS RSs are impressive, at 18×10" -5 up front and an incredible 18×10.5" -25 in the rear. In the past 18" RSs were practically unobtainable. However, modern techniques and a growing market have given life to business like Rotiform — who make the beautiful wheels much more available for enthusiasts. The classic BBS RS is always easy to appreciate and re-building them to new dimensions have allowed them to maintain relevance even while new cars continue to increase in size. Begley admits the extreme camber angles may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is his cup of T…SX. (lol..sorry) It took some ingenuity for Matt to fit the wide, negative offset wheels beneath his fenders. In typical Honda fashion, the TSX was blessed with a plentiful aftermarket. BC Racing 'Extreme' coilovers are in place with Skunk2 and SPC providing alignment components. Each of the suspension pieces were modified in order to achieve the ride height and negative camber Matt wanted. The front shock towers were also massaged to allow for proper clearance. Patience paid off for Matt, who now experiences the pleasure of daily driving the vehicle he was drawn to years ago. Every week, every day, hundreds of miles are covered in an oni-cambered version of his dream sedan. With each revolution of the shiny custom lips a dream is realized. Sounds like the good life! 21 Responses brendan April 25, 2013 thats some shit rear camber going on. Reply drew April 26, 2013 agree Reply Jason Parraga April 25, 2013 Ridiculous. Reply Streetkarnage April 25, 2013 Insane Car, and f**king amazing photos…. KILLER FEATURE, IS KILLLLLER!!!!! Reply Juan P April 25, 2013 A little too much camber in the back but tjose BBS look clean as hell on it.. Overall nice car Reply SAMSHIZZLE Fc3s April 26, 2013 Saw this at the shrinkallthecars meet. You can't appreciate it until you've seen it with your own eyes and witness the amount of love and care he puts into his car Reply Mark K April 26, 2013 Sick photos. Reply mirmOn April 26, 2013 That thing goes hard Begley! Sure I'll see you soon! Reply Bizzy April 26, 2013 Not feeling the camber but nice car overall Reply Jordan Green April 26, 2013 Perfect. I wish all cars left the dealership this way. Reply Option86 April 26, 2013 Sick Reply ricky bobby April 26, 2013 Once again the camber amount is not listed… Reply Alex W April 26, 2013 Stupid amount of camber! It doesn't look good… Other than that Really Nice!!! Reply Khris H. April 27, 2013 photos are well done, wheels look excellent but the rear fitment looks like CRAP!!! Reply Josh April 29, 2013 You can't win with critics… if it's on bags. it's not a "legit drop" and they want static. If it's slammed, "it's too low" If it has camber and Static, "too much camber" SMH.. Props on building it the way you wanted and pushing the limits. Good selection of parts and overall, a clean look! Reply Duke Henry the Red April 29, 2013 Great car, even greater photos! Real talent Reply Adonis April 29, 2013 I think I drove by on broad right after this shoot, awesome car and photos! Reply Patrick Boyle May 3, 2013 ridiculous camber in the back! Reply nattydread May 6, 2013 got the lurkin feelin to it looks sick Reply Anonymous October 2, 2013 That absurd rear camber ruins an otherwise gorgeous car. Reply Nick R. October 10, 2013 I understand this guy painted it white. And every little tiny bump he hits, he gets major sparks from underneath. I wonder how many miles he gets on those tires…. lol Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply


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Clearing up some election misinformation
With the August primaries less than two weeks away, it's time for people to start deciding who they will cast ballots for. Editor Don Whitten reminds readers about the importance of voting while also taking on a few bits of misinformation or misunderstandings that some voters might have about their votes. (July 20, 2011, Page 4A)
Abe The Dealmaker
Remember the story from Genesis about Abraham trying to deal with God to save Sodom? Local columnist Jimmy Reed uses the story to illustrate the point that the country's leadership needs to learn a bit more about compromise if there's to be any solution to the ongoing debt crisis and economic woes. (July 19, 2011, Page 4)
Used car market changes through the years
Looking for a good used car or truck. Join, for a variety of reasons, an ever-increasing number of consumers. Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at some of the changes in the market as he ponders a possible future purchase. (July 18, 2011, Page 4)
Presbyterians get quick start with local church
Churches, like people and families, have their beginnings, and several churches have, or will be, celebrating notable birthdays. One local church that will be turning 175 next year is First Presbyterian Church, and Editor Don Whitten gives a personal perspective on the church complex and family located just west of the Square as it begins a year-long celebration. (July 15, 2011, Page 4A)
Was 'Trial of the Century' news or entertainment?
Local columnist T.J. Ray, like many others, wondered why cable news networks spent so much time on the recent trial of Casey Anthony. He decided to write to the head of CNN seeking answers for his questions – and his concerns about how the story will continue to play out and be covered. (July 15, 2011, Page 4A)
The magical land of fun and heat
Not all that long ago, when temperatures were low and snow and ice covered the ground, EAGLE Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks longed for warmer temps and time to fish, golf, et cetera. He's gotten his wish – and now wonders about the wisdom of questioning Mother Nature. (July 14, 2011, Page 4)
Candidates, if you're not sincere, voters will say 'no'
When strange men start knocking on her door, local columnist Deidra Jackson knows it must be election time. Jackson takes a look at the door-to-door campaigning and offers a few tips to those who are out to sway those who'll be voting in upcoming elections. (July 14, 2011, Page 4)
Raising kids – neither easy nor inexpensive
Did you realize it will take about a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child born into a middle income family in 2010 to the age of 17? Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at raising children after seeing those figures from the USDA. (July 13, 2011, Page 4)
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A Reflection on Aging Parents
Like most children, I thought my parents were superheroes. My mom could open the tightest of jars and could carry us around while she finished her chores. My dad could come back from a long business trip and still have the strength to play and take care of all 6 of us.
I was in denial about my parents' aging until my dad asked me to take a basket of laundry down the stairs for him because he wasn't able to carry it. It suddenly hit me like a ton of bricks that they no longer had the strength I thought they'd always have.
The hardest part of witnessing our parents age is seeing a regression in their strength and capabilities. The two people who we turned to for a helping hand no longer have the physical strength to do so.
Yet when Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala (glorified is He) speaks of their old age in the Qur'an, He (swt) does not advise us to offer physical help to them. Rather He (swt) says:
"And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word." (Qur'an 17:23)
While there are many verses in the Qur'an that instruct us to be good to our parents, this one specifically highlights how we should treat them in their old age. In his explanation of this verse, Shaykh al-Sha`rawi says that Allah (swt) mentions their old age here because it's the time in their lives that they are in the most need of their children. He further explains that when parents are younger and stronger, their children rely and depend on them because they are able to help them. But as they age, the roles are reversed – the parents go from giving to being needy, from breadwinners to dependants.
One thing we all notice as our parents age is the change in their character. As we become more independent, they may become demanding, forgetful, irritable, and stubborn. Because of this change in character, Allah (swt) reminds us that especially during this time we have to show the utmost kindness and respect to them.
We are told in this verse to not treat them even with the slightest form of anger. The term "uff" is the smallest expression of dissatisfaction. For us today, this can be rolling our eyes or a slight tone of annoyance in our voices. Shaykh al-Sha`rawi mentions how hard it is to keep ourselves from expressing "uff" because sometimes we do it subconsciously. He advises that we as children should be vigilant in keeping ourselves from expressing these small gestures of annoyance and anger because of how hurtful they can be to our parents.
In the following verse, Allah (swt) goes on to explain further how we should treat them:
"And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, 'My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.'" (Qur'an 17:24)
"Lowering the wings" is a saying used to express humility. It means that you have a chance to show your power, but you refrain out of humbleness. Similarly, the word "rahmah" or "mercy" gives a connotation of someone, despite having the upper-hand, still showing kindness.
Some of us may consider our parents to be difficult. We may have given up hope that our relationship with them can improve. The beauty of Islam is that God will reward you for your intentions and efforts just as He rewards for good actions. We have to put in effort before we see change. It is important for us to remember that there is no magic pill for good character. If we are truly sincere in improving our character then Allah (swt) will put us in difficult situations with difficult people. We learn good manners through these trying experiences.
We have been given an opportunity to improve our character through our parents. As our parents age, we should speak in a kind and gentle manner. We are merciful to them. We cover their faults. We overlook the things they may do that annoy, irritate or hurt us. We reciprocate with love.
Easier said than done, right? Allah (swt) has given us the answer to why we may not have a strong relationship with our parents:
"And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word." (Qur'an 17:23)
This verse allows us to gauge our relationship with our parents by first looking at our relationship with Allah (swt). Essentially, if we are not fulfilling our duties to Allah (swt), then we will not be able to treat our parents in the best manner1 .The Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) taught us, "Righteousness is good character," (Muslim) so a righteous and God-fearing child will treat their parents with good manners. Allah (swt) has placed such great importance on parents that even their religion does not warrant their child to behave improperly to them.
Now that we are older, stronger and more capable than our parents, this is the time to really show our compassion to them. Our emotions will be stirred by what they say and do, which is why Allah (swt) reminds us that instead of getting angry, frustrated or annoyed at them, we should restrain ourselves and be humble.
The Prophetic tradition provides us with motivation when we find it hard to deal with our parents:
In a famous narration, the Prophet ﷺ said, "Ameen," to three supplications made by Angel Gabriel. One of them was, "Far away is the person whose parents, one or both of them, reach old age during his lifetime but he does not enter Paradise!" (Muslim)
This person was given a chance to enter Paradise by being good to their parents, but they let the opportunity slip away. This person lost out because of how easy it can be to gain reward for helping them or staying in their company. The Prophet ﷺ called out this person because it is the ultimate lack of mercy to leave your parents in their old age.
Similarly in another narration, the Messenger ﷺ said, "A parent is the best of the gates of Paradise; so if you wish, keep to the gate, or lose it," (Tirmidhi). The scholars explain this narration to mean that entering Paradise through being good to your parents is of the best ways to enter it. It not only shows the honor that lies in being good to your parents, but also that it is up the person to take advantage of this gate.
Shaykh al-Sha`rawi says, "Just as they showed you ihsan (the best form of kindness), you must do your best to do the same. But your mercy alone is not enough to compensate for what they did for you. Therefore seek the best form of mercy for them from Allah, the Most Merciful. [by saying] 'My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small,' (Qur'an 17:24)."
Just as they still loved us when we said or did things to hurt them as children or youths, we in return do the same in their old age. Don't wait until you see your parents carried out of the masjid in a box to realize how much better they deserved from you. Don't wait until that largest gate of Paradise is closed in your face to realize how easy it could have been to enter through it.
May God have mercy on our parents.
- Summarized from Br Nouman Ali Khan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRoKzXQiebs [↩]
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Thank you so much for this. May He reward you. God is good.
Jazakillahu khayr
MashaAllah this was a gentle and important reminder.
I needed this article desperately.It's literally talking to me…Jazak Allah khair Amatullah.May Allah forgive my immense shortcomings and not miss this opportunity of reaching Ihsan with Allah with Ihsan to my aging demented parent who lives whith me. God knows how I needed this reminder.Subhan Allah, believers for sure remind each other with truth and remind each other with patience.
This was a gem of wisdom: "If we are truly sincere in improving our character then Allah (swt) will put us in difficult situations with difficult people. We learn good manners through these trying experiences."
Jazakallah khair for this important reminder! Sometimes I may lose patience and say something harsh to my parents but this post really reminded me of the elevated status of parents in the holy Quran!
An important reminder indeed.
However,how do you treat kindly to a father who has not acted as a father nor a husband his whole life.
salam, still be kind as long as he is still alive. only God knows how dissapointed a son or daughter was but kindness is what God teaches us.
As'Salaamolaikum Paradise.
I hope you're doing well. The first thing to remember is that a parent will always be your parent no matter what. As for your question regarding the treatment towards a parent (in your case your father as you mentioned); who was not indicative of what you feel a father/husband should be..the first thing is to have patience and compassion with them all while exemplifying kind actions and caring words towards them as much as can be done. The only time you are not obligated to heed a parent (whether the parent be non-Muslim or Muslim) is when they are asking/expecting of you to go against the guidance of Islam. If that exists; even that should be let it be known to them in a respectful and explained manner.
The compassion part is the understanding that they perhaps have a roadblock set inside of them towards better treatment towards you and your mom..because of adverse experiences/ideology they may have had growing up. Perhaps that may or may not be it and perhaps a different reason or a host of different reasons may be contributing to it.
Fighting fire with fire will only exacerbate/increase ill treatment from your father towards you and your mother. And you never know just when the right action or word(s) sparks a healthy realization to him of what his soul may be blind to…which is showing itself in his ill treatment. Prophet Abraham (pbuh) rebuked him and cursed him even until he was on his death bed…but Abraham (pbuh) never gave up.
Insha'Allah may your father become guided and may we all implement the teachings and guidance of Allah (swt) and the examplea of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
My apologies. In my above post when I made reference to Prophet Abraham (pbuh); I meant to say "Prophet Abraham (pbuh)'s FATHER rebuked him and cursed him even until he was on his death bed…but Abraham (pbuh) never gave up."
Just wondering… are the rights of parent in-laws mentioned anywhere in the Qur'an or sunnah?
Well seeing as how 'in-laws' are someone else' parents too; the 'rights' are that they be shown respect, patience, care, love and compassion too just as for example; your parents are obligated to be shown that by the spouse towards your parents.
However with the case with both sets of parents; for example your parents and his parents…if either set suggests/urges/displays/compels the couple (whether individually or mutually) to do something that is against Islam's guidance; they should respectfully,kindly; and in an explained manner be told they are incorrect as per Islam's guidance, Allah SWT's teachings and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)'s examples.
For example…Surah Isra (Surah #17, verses 23-24) discusses the depth and level of respect that should be shown to parents (regardless of whether they are your own or through marriage and become in-laws).
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, "He who does not show mercy and tenderness to the young, and respect to the elder; is not one of us."
Therefore parents have rights over the children and children have rights over the parents. Allah SWT is indeed fair and knows best.
jazak'allah khair for this article. but how do you deal with parents who hate their children because they lived their entire marriage in bitterness, then divorced, and continue to take out their mistakes on their adult children – with cruel harsh words? not so easy now, right!
As'salamolaikum lost hope.
The guidance from Allah SWT and examples/sayings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) towards the treatment and dealings with parents…are most often counseling to apply towards our approach to parents during times of tests, difficulties, trials and tribulation.
Prophet Abraham's own father (who was not only an idol worshipper, but also sculpted the very idols he and his community worshipped…would curse and talk vile to Abraham for Abraham trying to tell his father that there is only One God Almighty…no partners, no intercessors.) Yet that did not hinder Abraham (pbuh) from being kind to his father and talking with mercy and compassion regardless…all while telling truth with sincerity of course. Convenience of inaction because it's easier to do so…is not compassion towards even the harshest of parents in thoughts/actions.
Because ultimately the parents may come to guidance and realization…therefore we should never give up.
Insha'Allah may patience and understanding be granted to all of us towards our parents and them towards us. Ameen.
thinks a lot for this remind may Allah protect them from the evils and guide them to his paradise and guide us to help them A'ameen
An amazing article and reminder especially when times are testing and signs of qayamah are becoming more and more common… Jazak Allah and keep up the good work.
Allah Hafiz
I love it ….jazakum Allah kair I'm proud parent and I wish as I make doaa to grow and keep my strength ….
My parents ,helped us in improving our character,&took care of all of us . In turn we all could not really do much for them.May ALLAH forgive all our shortcomings & bless them with jannah.Amin !!!!!
jazak'allah khair for this article. I'm saying this because although my difficulties are not as enormous as others may have, they are still my trials and the advice given in this article will insha Allah, help me to stay on a straight path.
What if your parents are holding you back from a legitimate goal? My father always felt threatened by my desire for happiness that extended beyond working and caring for my parents. In other words, marriage and motherhood wasn't a goal he helped me with. As a dutiful daughter I did not insist. But I am now at an age where I feel I would like a companion. I am 41 so maybe I won't have children. But, once my parents are gone I won't have anyone to help me, care about me, etc.
I struggle daily with the idea that f I want a family of my own, I likely have to leave this city and try to establish myself elsewhere. It may even mean marrying someone they don't approve of. At this time my parents are old. They may become ill at anytime. Do I sacrifice my chance at happiness by staying with my parents? Or do I trust their care to my older brothers and try o venture out into the world so I can establish a circle of friends and perhaps even a husband? My father does not like o burden my brothers (who are married) because he comes from a male-dominated culture and as such the happiness of girls is not of prime importance.
There is something wrong with this picture. I feel like I'm "damned if I do" and "damned if I don't".
Does Islam really require that the daughters surrender their lives to their parents?
It is a duty for the parents to get their children married isn't it? and it is all the KIDs duty to look after the parents NOT just the girls from what i understand.
if your father wont find you a good muslim spouse then your brothers need to do that as they are your mahrem. maybe they could help you get married?
No, no – my brothers would not do that for me. As I said above, my family does not support the idea of my marriage or even establishing a life that does not revolve around them. My brothers are busy with their own spouses and children anyway, and they are not very religious so they would not know the first thing about finding a muslim spouse. Everyone has written me off as "too old". But, I wonder if as a muslim I am required to accept my parents' will for me. It seems a bit unfair.
Dear Brother, this is such a wonderful reflection. May ALLAHUSUBHAANAHUTHALAH have mercy on you and increase his guidance on you.
This article was just what I needed.
So beautifully written and explained!
May Allah bless you for this! Thankyou


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YOLO! No regrets! Carpe diem! Momento Mori! Those were the battle cries of the generations, when they were young and stupid of course, before they have jobs and mortgages and see teenagers as impulsive idiots without fully formed frontal lobes. Just yesterday I was reading an article about the Stephentown 300 and I thought to myself, "Those poor, stupid kids... they're hash-tagging YOLO, … [Read more...]
How to Strip And Paint An Exterior Door
I hated this ugly red door from the moment we bought our house. It had a terribly sloppy paint job and an awful wreath hanger super glued to it. When I pried off the hanger, it revealed multiple layers of paint over a metal door. I didn't think it was salvageable and looked into purchasing a new door, but the cost forced me to reconsider. We decided to give it a weekend and see if we could … [Read more...]
#14. Stuff Moms Like: Commiserating
Before I get to my thoughts, I have to clarify the meaning of commiserating. I am a total word nerd so please bear with me. For a long time I thought "commiserating" was about people wallowing together in their misery (ie. co-misery). All of those Facebook whiners who are constantly negative and are looking for someone to join them? I thought they wanted to commiserate. But, apparently I was … [Read more...]
Unrealistic Images And Our Teenage Girls
Recently Seventeen Magazine agreed to stop digitally altering images of girls and women that appear in their magazine. This commitment was made following pressure from their (teenage) readers and an online petition started by an eighth grade girl. When I heard this story, I wanted to know more, which lead me to an organization called SPARK. According to their website: SPARK is a girl-fueled … [Read more...]
Quick Mom Tip: Pizza Wheel
Use a pizza wheel to quickly and easily cut up food. It is perfect for cutting pancakes, french toast, and waffles. I also use it for effortlessly cutting sandwiches, quesadillas, roll-ups, and even spaghetti! I seriously use our pizza wheel everyday. It take it out of the dishwasher, use it, and put it back into the dishwasher. I take it out of the dishwasher, use it, and put it back into the … [Read more...]
Cloud Dough
If you're on Pinterest or following any mom blogs, you've probably already heard of Cloud Dough, but I thought I'd share it with those of you who don't have an internet addiction. Cloud Dough is a DIY substance that molds and sticks somewhat like wet sand, but it's more crumbly. It is a fun indoor activity for older kids (5+) and a great outdoor activity for the little ones. I let my 2 and … [Read more...]
#13. Stuff Moms Like: Minivan Signs
I've long said that we need a dry-erase board in our van so we can explain things to other drivers. For instance, my husband doesn't like it much when he has to ride shotgun on long trips because I get carsick. I keep telling him that I am going to make a sign for him to put in his window that says, "My wife is only driving because she gets carsick." That led me to think of a few other signs that … [Read more...]
Glow Bath
This idea came to me when Doodle had a glow bracelet on his wrist (a potty training prize) and it was time for a bath. He didn't want to take it off and I thought, why not let him take it in? It's waterproof. The boys had fun turning off the lights and seeing it glow underwater, but it was still pretty dark. To make the bath "really cool" we would need more bracelets! I went back to the Dollar … [Read more...]
Family Organization Center
I created this simple organization center by making a wall pocket, a whiteboard calendar, and hanging blank whiteboard. The framed whiteboards, magnets, small markers, and magnetic cup are all from The Board Dudes. Wall Pocket The wall pocket holds file folders for papers that need to be sorted, referenced, or taken somewhere (school forms, medical forms, current bills, recipes, coupons, etc.) … [Read more...]
Birthday Treat: Berry Parfaits!
This week I had the privilege of taking my very first birthday treat to school for Doodle. It was his half birthday, since he wasn't in school on his actual birthday, but it was his day to shine, just the same. Given that the treat connoisseurs would be preschoolers I knew I didn't want to take cupcakes (sugar!) and when I looked at the birthday celebration email I found that they're not allowed … [Read more...]


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The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change—A Guide to the Debate
Andrew E. Dessler,
The book tries, successfully, " to clarify both the scientific and policy arguments now being waged over climate change" and "to help the concerned,non-expert citizen to understand what is known about climate change and how confidentially it is known in order to develop an informed opinion of what should be done about the issue". The authors (A.E. Dessler is Associate Professor in the Dept of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A & M University and E.A. Parson is Professor of Law and Associate Professor of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan) provide not only a resum of the scientific knowledge available on global climate change but also of the problems - and some of the solutions - with regard to policy options. The material is suitable for use in high schools and colleges.
The first Chapter examines "global climate change as a new and difficult to manage environmental problem" particularly because the changes projected for the twenty-first century are much larger than those of the twentieth century variations and their human impacts are likely to be correspondingly greater - and possibly catastrophic. The authors provide a series of published statements that give "a sense of the range of views about climate change" from, for example, Jerry Mahlmann, former Director of the US Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and from " the well-known scientific skeptic S. Fred Singer". The book draws attention to the attempts made by government and learned society bodies to obtain information about misinformation, which underline the fact thatthere is more and more evidence that pseudo/phoney scientists and media professionals are willing to propound and to publish - if paid enough - messages dictated by their media masters or by multinational corporations. The authors suggest that "the risk of being discredited for advancing weak or false scientific arguments is small due to the lower standards of evidence and argument in policy than in scientific areas".
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The Turbulent OceanS.A. Thorpe. Cambridge University Press (2005).
xviii + 439 pp.
Price: £45/US$ 75.
Early studies of ocean turbulence required profound creativity. The ocean offers a vast range of potential time- and space-scales, but the technological challenge in sampling more than a tiny slice of this range was overwhelming. For example, could turbulent dispersion over sufficiently large scales be parameterized as diffusivity, as in the theory of Geoffrey Ingram Taylor (1921)? If so, what is "sufficiently large" in the ocean? In an attempt to answer this question, Lewis Fry Richardson and Henry Stommel dropped pairs of parsnips from a pier in 1948, measuring their separation rate; they determined that the effective diffusivity grows with separation distance out to the largest distances observable in the experiment, consistent with Richardson's earlier observations of plumes from a smokestack.
By the 1980s, the study of ocean turbulence had become a specialized subset of physical oceanography. As such, the primary focus remained on relatively small scales, although the advent of satellite-tracked floating instruments allowed early pioneers to examine dispersion (driven by both turbulence and large-scale shear in the mean currents) over ever-broader distances. Theoretical calculations, most notably by Walter Munk, had already demonstrated the large-scale significance of diapycnal (density-changing) mixing in setting the structure of abyssal stratification, but these theoretical values were not testable with the existing suite of observations.
Then, in the 1990s, ocean turbulence became a central focus of physical oceanography when in situ observations of effective diapycnal diffusivity, pioneered by James Ledwell and collaborators, demonstrated an order-of-magnitude mismatch with the canonical theoretical value. A large number of studies have subsequently focused on spatial variations in mixing rates, driven, for example, by internal wave-breaking in undersea valleys, and the relative significance of processes (not only mixing) that change water's density and set the structure of the ocean's three-dimensional circulation. None of these developments would be possible without the recent introduction of robust, high-tech instruments capable of collecting and transmitting data in the harsh environment of corrosive saltwater, often under extreme pressure.
The first chapter of the book is an overview of the terminology and fundamentals of turbulence and demonstrates a concerted effort throughout to minimize the mathematics so that it is accessible to a physics undergraduate student. It proceeds to highlight the historical development and fundamental significance of ocean turbulence in modern physical oceanography, from Richardson and Stommel's parsnip experiment to the latest estimates of globally-averaged energy transfer into breaking internal waves.
Chapter 2 presents an overview of internal waves, including their characteristics, wave-wave interaction and generation. Chapters 3-5 describe various turbulent processes, with numerous clear illustrations and laboratory tank photographs of developing instabilities, convective overturning and other types of turbulent processes to guide the reader in understanding generation, development and structure.
The Tubulent Ocean cannot replace basic textbooks, nor is it intended to do so. Thorpe aims instead to provide an accessible look at the basic processes that lead to ocean turbulence and their effects on ocean dispersion, characteristics and circulation. The Turbulent Ocean succeeds impressively in this endeavour. It certainly provides a comprehensive overview of the field, from the earliest experiments in turbulence to recent multi-institution oceanographic projects such as the Brazil Basin and Hawaiian Ocean Mixing experiments. Numerous footnotes provide examples, citations, and colourful asides.
New book received
Climate and Land Degradation
Mannava V.K. Sivakumar, Ndegwa'ui (Eds). Springer (2007).
In many parts of the world, climatic variations are recognized as one of the major factors contributing to land degradation and impacting agricultural systems performance and management. To accurately assess sustainable land management practices, the climate resources and the risk of climate-related or induced natural disasters in a region must be known. Only when climate resources are paired with management or development practices can land degradation potential be assessed and appropriate mitigation technologies developed.
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Dear, Diary. I'm so sorry I left you under my pillow for so long, I couldn't remember if it was the pillow; or under the third floor board. Anyway, I'm just happy I found you love! I have to tell you so much! First of all, I finally think I found mister right. He wrote me a letter, and everything! Carina seems jealous, However, I already told her that if she plays her cards correctly & she shall find a price charming too! The other day me, and Elias were talking about the difference between a boyfriend/girlfriend, and just being `together `He said when you have a boyfriend/girlfriend they care more to talk; and say `that's my girlfriend. ` Rather than just kissing, and holding hands -- and everyone just wants to know. When you are going out, everyone knows! So like I was saying he's really nice, and all just i don't know if he likes me, or just has sympathy for me? I'll ask Trewleny tomorrow. She most likely already knows, just asking is more polite. I saw my very first fight the other day. Parker was involved, she really is somewhat of a nice girl. Just I don't she likes people getting in her way. Ugh, the girl she had a tiff what had the most horrid lipgloss color I'd ever seen. I just wanted to whip straight of her lips -- ugh it was an ugly boogie. I still have problems with Juniper, She still keeps calling me her best friend. She's a nice girl, and her mum & my mum were best of friends when they went here. So I think she thinks were best friends. Just were not, I like her and all -- but I have my own friends. Oh well no harm done, just sometimes I want to be with Carina, and Elias without her tagging along. Oh Carina is here, and she might find this so I'll write to you later.p. s His name is James, and he's so wonderful! xoxo. Chloe
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More than the victories against West Indies or Pakistan, it was the match against Sri Lanka at Cardiff that should give the Indian fans most satisfaction. The conditions were ideal for swing and seam bowling, the ball was darting and wobbling around all day, there was spin on offer as well and batting was a very challenging proposition. So much so that Sky commentator Robert Croft suggested in the mid innings break that India had their nose ahead but only just and went on to say it was 60-40 India and that he expected it to be close. Contrary to all predictions, the Indians romped home in style. Yes there were dropped catches and many a play and a miss but these things are only par for the course on a day like what we had in Cardiff when conditions are weighed heavily in favour of the bowling team. The Indian weakness against the moving ball has a folk reality to it. We were decimated in the summer of 2011 because we failed to negotiate seam and swing. We are good when we are able to hit through the line but the moment the ball starts to move the Indian top and middle order starts to look fragile. Not so against Sri Lanka. Dhawan, the best batsman in the tournament so far, and Rohit Sharma who has finally started doing justice to his talent, applied themselves that much more in Cardiff to play out the mandatory power play overs. And whereas Sri Lanka was 26-1 in the 10 power play overs, India had raced to 45 or so without loss. That's where the match was won. When you chase 180 odd and have a 50 plus opening stand it all becomes a mere formality thereafter. Yes conditions didn't change all day and yes the ball continued to wobble, but the fact is the dressing room looked calm and composed after the openers had laid the platform. It has been a stand out tournament for India so far for two particular reasons. First is the fielding. The 30 yard ring is being manned by Virat, Jadeja, Dhawan, Rohit, Dinesh Kartik and Suresh Raina. Each of them can make it to any fielding side in any part of the world at the moment. The Indians are diving around, sprinting to the boundary to save the fourth run, taking some fantastic catches and effecting key run outs. Without exaggeration India has been the fielding side of the tournament. The second is the maturity shown against the moving ball. In the matches against West Indies at the Oval and against Pakistan at Birmingham the ball did not move. Dhawan could hit through the line and just tormented the opposition bowlers. Sri Lanka at Cardiff was a completely different proposition. And in Kulasekara, Thisara Perrera, Angelo Matthews and Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka has a more than handy pace attack for these conditions. To India's credit they managed to keep this attack at bay right through the innings. Kohli, as usual, was sublime against Sri Lanka. Virat has a bit of a mental edge against the Sri Lankans having played some of his best one day cricket against them. In the end it was a bit too easy for India and a large part of this credit should also go to our inexperienced bowling line up, which has, time and again, delivered on this trip. It is one thing to say the conditions are favourable but an entirely different proposition to make use of the conditions. Young Bhuvneshwar Kumar has done it in practically all the games. He was the Man of the Match against Pakistan and again did the early damage against Sri Lanka, picking up Kusal Perrera. Umesh Yadav bowled some magic deliveries without much luck but never did he let the pressure ease on the Lankan batsman and finally Ishant Sharma managed to generate disconcerting bounce and was rewarded with the Man of the Match award for his three wicket haul. However, in seam friendly conditions the spinners too prized away four wickets the highlight being the Ashwin mystery ball that bowled Kulasekara round his legs. I know Ravi Ashwin has spent months developing this ball and it has now started to come good for him. Jadeja too was on the button conceding just three runs an over. Skipper Dhoni summed it nicely at the post match presentation saying it is a well written script. I'd like to amend it slightly saying it is almost the perfect script so far and will indeed be the best written script come Sunday if India puts it past England. Awaiting Super Sunday.
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Meet the NewsChannel9 News Team
Calvin Sneed - Anchor
Kim Chapman - Anchor
Kim co-anchors our 6 and 11 evening news and on September 11th she'll celebrate fourteen wonderful years at NewsChannel 9. In fact, Kim met her husband, Bob, who used to be director at NewsChannel 9!
Her career has taken her to several cities in the Southeast and she is happy to be calling Chattanooga home. Before coming to Chattanooga, Kim was the morning anchor and a reporter for the ABC affiliate in Jacksonville, Florida. This is Kim's second tour of duty in Chattanooga. She anchored FOX61 First at 10.
Kim attended The State University of West Georgia where she majored in mass communications and minored in English. She has been recognized by the Associated Press for outstanding news coverage. While in Jacksonville, the morning news was nominated for an Emmy for breaking news coverage.
Kim is very active in the Chattanooga community. She is a member of the board of directors of The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee and Kids on the Block. She also served a year on the board of directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of America in Washington, D.C. She emcees several local, non-profit events. Kim is also involved with a project in the works that hasn't even been made public..yet. Stay tuned!
David Glenn - Meteorologist
Chief Meteorologist David Glenn has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Approval for broadcasting from the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.
David was bitten by the "weather bug" at age eight when a fear of tornadoes turned into a fascination of weather. He actually served as a Weather Watcher for WTVC while attending Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga. David is a graduate of Jacksonville State University, where he earned a BS Degree in Geosciences. David also attended graduate school at Mississippi State University, where he served as a graduate teaching assistant in the Climatology Lab.
David has been at Newschannel 9 since late 2006. David began his career in meteorology here in Chattanooga at another station from 1991-1998. David then served as Chief Meteorologist at WPMI-TV in Pensacola/Mobile from late 1998 to 2006. David was able to cover 11 tropical cyclones, including direct hits from Hurricanes Ivan, Dennis and Katrina. His coverage of Hurricane Ivan earned him the Associated Press award for Best Weather Anchor in Alabama. Excerpts of his coverage of Hurricane Katrina were featured in National Geographic's: Inside Hurricane Katrina video. During his time on the Gulf Coast, David also had the chance of a lifetime to fly with the US Navy Blue Angels.
David and his wife Rebecca have two sons, Jack and Carter.
When not predicting the weather, David is a huge sports fan. A lifelong baseball fan of the Braves & Lookouts. During football season, it's the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans! On frozen pond, David and his sons are big Nashville Predators fans. David is also an avid runner competing in local and regional running events.
Latricia Thomas - Anchor
Latricia Thomas joined the Newschannel 9 team in 2008 after spending four years jumping around the country. Originally from Knoxville, Latricia says she couldn't wait to return to the Volunteer State.
Latricia spent her first year in the Scenic City anchoring the Newschannel 9 produced FOX61 First at Ten newscast. She now anchors the 5:00 and 5:30 newscasts. She features local businesses and the products they produce in her "Made In" series every Friday at 6 pm.
Before moving to Chattanooga, Latricia spent three years in Albany, New York where she worked as a reporter and anchor. From covering the fall of New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer to the heavy winter snow storms of the Northeast, she says Upstate New York was definitely a learning experience.
A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Latricia graduated magna cum laude and majored in communications and English.
When she is not telling the stories of the people of the Tennessee Valley, Latricia loves spending time with her husband Charlie, her young daughter Lila and her toy poodle, Tigger. Latricia is an advocate for supporting those with Down Syndrome in the community as she learns more everyday about her daughter's diagnosis and how she can help families who get to be a part of this special journey. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Chattanooga Down Syndrome Society, supports Siskin Children's Institute and has volunteered her time to several other local charitable organizations.
"It is such an honor to be a part of the Newschannel 9 Team," said Latricia. "Coming to Chattanooga was both a homecoming and an opportunity to become a part of a community that I grow to love more every day."
Josh Roe - Anchor
Josh Roe has spent most of his life in the state of Tennessee, and he's happy to be home.
Josh's TV news career has taken him across the country, including stops at WBIR in Knoxville, WFAA/KFWD in Dallas-Fort Worth, and WWMT in Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids.
Before working in TV, Josh spent 8 years in the US Marine Corps Reserves. That's one reason he's passionate about shining a light on veteran's issues and telling the stories of heroes who have put their life and health on the line fighting for our country. News Channel 9 highlights those issues and tells those stories in a continuing series of reports called "Price of Freedom".
When Josh is not working you may find him reading, running,or spending time with his wife and their dog.
Sarah Jennings - Anchor
Sarah Jennings proudly calls Cleveland, Tennessee, home. Born in Nashville and raised in Bradley County, she realized her childhood dream to become a television news anchor and reporter at a very early age.
Sarah says, I remember sitting in my 6th grade class at Waterville Elementary School and telling my teacher, Mrs. (Jill) Brock, that I wanted to be like Barbara Walters one day.
Sarah graduated in the top of her class from Bradley Central High School in 1995. She then went on to earn a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, in 1999. She minored in political science and held a number of collegiate offices at UTK within professional and academic honor societies. She served as a Student Government Association leader, Residence Hall Assistant and a charter class member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
After graduating from Big Orange country Sarah made it back home to the Tennessee Valley. That's where she landed her first news job at Chattanooga's premier country radio station US-101 - WUSY-FM. She worked hard as a spot news reporter and afternoon drive news anchor. Sarah was soon promoted to a larger and familiar radio market, working as a news anchor and reporter for another group of powerhouse radio stations, NewsTalk-99 and WIVK-FM in Knoxville. Her next big step came when she accepted a position with another group of radio stations in Savannah, Georgia, called the Adventure Radio Group. "Savannah was a wonderful place, but it wasn't home," Sarah says.
Sarah soon returned to East Tennessee and began traffic reporting and general assignment news reporting for WTVC-TV - NewsChannel 9, in April 2003. In 2004 she was promoted to morning news co-anchor for "Good Morning Chattanooga." Since then Sarah has also assumed the role of producing and anchoring NewsChannel 9 Midday. In 2013 Sarah continues to co-anchor "GMC" with Greg Funderburg and started a weekly series called "Pay it Forward" that highlights hometown heroes in the NewsChannel 9 viewing area. In her spare time she has worked as an adjunct journalism professor in the College of Communication at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Sarah also stays busy as an active mom of three (soon to be four). She and her husband, Richie, have two boys and one girl; Camden (13), Kelsey (10) and Jacob (8). They're expecting their fourth child in January 2015.
"I am certainly blessed by God," Sarah says.
"I have a wonderful and supportive family, loving friends and amazing viewers. I grew up watching Bob Johnson and Mary Ellen Locher on NewsChannel 9. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with them and hold a small place at the best television news station in the world, NewsChannel 9!"
So, now that you know a little about me -- please feel free to take a moment and send me an email comment or suggestion. I would love to hear from you!
Dave Staley - Anchor/Reporter
Dave was born and raised in Northern Minnesota, outside of Hibbing, Minnesota, the heart of the "Iron Range."
After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, and finishing up school in Minneapolis, Dave headed to Wyoming, for his first job in television. After a stop in Colorado, it was back to Wyoming, before coming to Newschannel 9 in early 1984.
Dave has worked as a Sports Anchor/Reporter ever since, adding on the duties of weekend news co-anchor in January of 2006.
Dave is probably best known in the Chattanooga area for his summertime weekly feature "Dave's Diamond Darlings." The series focuses on little kids learning how to play baseball. Dave has been fortunate enough to be nominted for four MidSouth Emmy's, winning the "gold lady" in 2003 for "Sports Program and Series."
Dave's also won numerous regional Edward R. Murrow Sports Reporting Awards, going on to win three consecutive Edward R. Murrow national Sports Reporting Awards. (2004-2006)
He is also an eight time winner of the Society of Professional Journalists "Award of Excellence" for sports reporting.
Dave has many passion's in life, with family, golf and mexican food being right at the top of the list. He's also an avid reader and a political "junkie."
Dave and Sports Director Darrell Patterson remain the longest-running sports team in Chattanooga, something both are very proud of.
Greg Funderburg - Anchor/Reporter
Greg Funderburg is a morning show co-anchor of "Good Morning Chattanooga" and reporter at WTVC News Channel 9. He joined the station in July 2013.
Before joining the WTVC-TV news team Greg was a reporter/fill-in anchor with Fox Carolina in Greenville, SC and a general assignment reporter at WTVM in Columbus, Ga.
Greg began his career in journalism at the age of 17 at Abrams Broadcasting Company, a cable access station in his hometown Sylacauga, AL.
The experience at Abrams Broadcasting motivated Greg to further his education and interest in broadcast journalism. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Montevallo in 2006. He majored in Mass Communications and minored in General Business.
Greg is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Aside from his civic work, Greg enjoys speaking to youth about the importance of education, hard work, determination, and dedication.
In his free time, he enjoys scary movies, working out, spending time with family and traveling.
Brian Smith - Anchor
Brian joined Newschannel9 in June of 2014 as host of This 'N That, bringing nearly 13 years of television and radio experience, both as a host and a certified meteorologist.
Chattanooga has been home to Brian since 2004, and was often a childhood destination while a Boy Scout or when on family travels. Originally from Columbus, MS, Brian received a BS in Meteorology from Mississippi State University, and has traveled thousands of miles throughout the Great Plains as a storm chaser, including chasing 2 hurricanes along the coast. Brian holds the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society and spent the first five years of his career at KAAL-TV in Southern Minnesota as Chief Meteorologist, reporter and community representative.
When offered a chance to move back to the Southeast, he gladly accepted a position as morning show co-host and meteorologist for nearly 8 years.
Most recently, Brian served as a Public Relations Coordinator for the City of Chattanooga from 2011 to 2014, serving two mayors and several citywide departments.
Brian is very active in the community, serving as a Big Brother to his little, Aaron, with Big Brothers Big Sisters for over 7 years, and is active board member with the Cherokee Area Boy Scouts. He has also serving as both an assistant Scout Master, Venture Crew Leader, District Chairman and fundraising Chair. Brian has also served as a Live United spokesperson for United Way, worked with the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Central High School, and has hosted 3 foreign exchange students.
Brian, a polio survivor, has also spoken to numerous organizations, schools, clubs and graduations about the power of being a mentor, giving back just a moment of your time, and overcoming life obstacles.
As part of his Weather in the Classroom presentation, Brian has spoken to over 60,000 youth about weather safety in the TN Valley, and enjoys working with youth, also served in the childrens ministry both at Christway Church, and currently with Silverdale. He is also a community reader for local schools, the United Way and Barnes and Noble.
He also loves to spend time with his wife, Rebecca, his daughter Addie and their two dogs, Nox and Hallie. And when there is time, you will find him in the outdoors, kayaking, yelling at a golf ball or yelling at the TV as big SEC football fan for the other Bulldogs.
Catch Brian Monday-Friday on This 'N That from 12:30-1 pm, and as he occasionally fills in as meteorologist..
Kai Jackson - Special Correspondent
Kai Jackson is a veteran journalist with more than 27 years of experience covering local, national and international news as well as stories for affiliate and network television news. He's currently a national correspondent for Sinclair Broadcast Group. Previously he was an anchor and reporter for 20 years at WJZ-TV in Baltimore. He's covered some of the biggest stories of our day including the September 11th attack on America.
Jackson is the co-founder of a film company called DocYourmentary dedicated to telling unusual and untold stories of people and history.
He's a member of several professional organizations including;
The Society of Professional Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists
The International Documentary Association
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kai received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from South Carolina State College. He received a Masters Degree in Film from American University. Kai is an avid gardener and reader and practices Shotokan Karate. He and his wife live in Maryland with their two daughters.
Lauren St. Germain - Anchor/Reporter
Lauren St. Germain joined the NewsChannel 9 team in February 2014 as the Good Morning Chattanooga Weekend Anchor and a reporter. You can catch her from 6-7 am and 8-9 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. Lauren also heads over to the Tennessee Aquarium every week to teach us about what lurks beneath the water, in a segment called, "Featured Creature."
Before arriving in Chattanooga, Lauren worked at WTVY in Dothan, Alabama. She launched a 9 pm entertainment-style newscast on the CW as an anchor/producer/reporter. While at WTVY she also reported live and fill-in anchored for every newscast. Her favorite memory is anchoring an entire show live from the National Peanut Festival. She was also part of the coverage for the hostage situation in Midland City, Ala., where a boy was held hostage in a bunker for a week.
She enjoys experiencing all the South has to offer, but Lauren is a New England girl at heart. She grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. While in college, Lauren interned at WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Boston. She was also the Captain of the Boston University Dance Team.
Lauren loves getting out in the community and telling your stories. While not at work, she is an avid runner and spends every minute she can outdoors. The way to her heart is simple, coffee and chocolate.
Betsy Goldin - Reporter
Betsy joined the NewsChannel 9 team as a reporter in January of 2013.
She comes back to Tennessee after working as a producer and reporter at WJHG in Panama City Beach, Florida.
She grew up in Northwest Georgia and graduated from the "Big Orange," University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is very happy to be back in the Volunteer State.
Betsy loves getting out and meeting new people. You will find her in a hot yoga class one day, and then out with the roller derby team the next!
She would love to hear from you!
Sheila Gray - Special Correspondent
Special Correspondent Sheila Gray reports on issues affecting women and families in Sinclair Broadcast Groups Family 411 reports.
Sheila is a native of Columbus, Ohio and studied at the prestigious Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
She began her career in Charleston, West Virginia, eventually being named the 6 & 11 p.m. anchor at WSAZ-TV. She was recognized by the West Virginia Associated Press for her reporting.
Sheilas next stop was Cincinnati, Ohio, where she co-hosted the Fox 19 Morning News.
She is happy that her alarm is no longer sounding at 2:30 a.m. and is looking forward to this new chapter in her career, and a new broadcasting family with Sinclair.
Sheila and her husband Ric are the parents of four children, Kasey, Kari, Katie, and Kari.
John Madewell - Anchor/Reporter
John Madewell has been with NewsChannel 9 since 1994. John started working as a one-man-band, reporter and photographer, on an overnight shift. After that, NewsChannel 9 shifted John to covering North Georgia. John grew up in Ringgold, Georgia.
Since 2000, he has been working out of the main station as a general assignment reporter. Typically, John covers crime and courts. Also, he loves chasing storms.
Before coming to Chattanooga he worked for four years at a television station in Savannah, Georgia. John found much attraction to the city's historic charm and nearby beach of Tybee Island.
John attended Dalton College and then the University of Georgia. He is an avid Dawgs fan.
In his spare time, John enjoys Ultimate Frisbee, golf, travel, cooking and reading. He attends Calvary Chapel.
A return to his hometown has been refreshing.
The people throughout NewsChannel 9's viewing area are very friendly. In addition, John finds Chattanooga's four seasons and central location very appealing. Working at NewsChannel 9 has been and continues to be a great experience.
Briona Arradondo - Reporter
Briona Arradondo joined the NewsChannel 9 team as a general assignment reporter in August 2013.
Briona came to WTVC from WTOV9 in Steubenville, Ohio, a sister station in the Sinclair Broadcast Group. During her two years in the Ohio Valley, she wore many hats as a multimedia journalist, anchor, producer and bureau reporter. Briona helped lead worldwide coverage out in the field and on the anchor desk for the Steubenville rape trial involving two high school students. While in the Buckeye State, she spoke at community events and emceed city parades.
She earned her master's degree in Broadcast Journalism and International Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C., where she worked as a Washington correspondent and interviewed high-ranking officials and Congress members.
An Atlanta native, Briona graduated from Berry College with a degree in Communication and Spanish. She anchored, reported and produced at the former campus TV station and helped create the student multimedia website. Briona confirmed her interest in broadcasting while interning at WSB-TV in Atlanta.
Growing up in a military family, Briona developed a passion for travel and culture. While in Italy, she filmed, photographed, and wrote about the Florentine people and modern issues they face living in a historic city. She also speaks conversational Spanish and enjoys Latin dancing. In her spare time, she likes to explore local shops, play the flute and find new outdoor adventures.
Briona is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Society of Professional Journalists.
She is excited to tell the stories of local people in the Chattanooga area! If you have a story idea, please send a message on social media or by email.
Kelsey Bagwell - Reporter
Kelsey Bagwell joined the NewsChannel 9 team in May of 2013. She came to us from WTVM News Leader 9 in Columbus, Ga., where she ran the Assignment Desk and had her own segment showcasing adoptable pets in need of rescue.
Kelsey was born and raised in metro Atlanta. She graduated cum laude from Georgia College & State University in May of 2012 with degrees in Broadcast & Electronic Media and Advertising. She was a member of Phi Mu and served as their Vice President, and captain of the dance team. She was an avid volunteer for Children's Miracle Network, and a recipient of the "Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities" award.
After graduation, Kelsey worked with Jacobs Media Corporation (WDUN AM/FM and accessnorthga.com) in Gainesville, Ga. as a reporter. She interned with FOX 5 News in Atlanta where she said her favorite experiences include "going on the set of The Walking Dead and spending time at the aquarium with Betty White."
While she enjoys covering breaking news, her favorite stories are those that inspire the community. She's an advocate for animal welfare, and hopes to make a difference in the lives of local homeless pets by sharing their stories.
In her spare time, Kelsey loves to be with her family, friends, and four (yes, we said FOUR) dogs. She is a diehard Atlanta Braves fan and a veteran adrenaline junkie, enjoying regular adventures of skydiving, hot air ballooning, and more. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, and "do-it-yourself" projects.
Beth Neuhoff - Anchor/Reporter
Beth Neuhoff has called Chattanooga home since 2003. She and husband, David, along with their two boys, Trevor and Cameron, moved here after 15 years in Boulder, Colorado.
A Texas native, Beth started in her senior year in high school as a commercial/print model for a Dallas agency. She went on to study art at the University of Oklahoma and was lucky enough to spend several years in Hawaii. After moving back to Dallas, she managed an art gallery, enjoyed traveling as a Delta flight attendant and met her husband. They made their home in Colorado where they raised two sons and she was able to sign on with a talent/modeling agency in Denver while staying involved in her art through the years.
Since moving to Chattanooga Beth has been very involved in the arts, film and TV serving as a founding board member of the Chattanooga Film Society, Community Advisory Board member and on the Board of Directors for WTCI/PBS and the Holmberg Alumni Committee for Allied Arts. An on-air pledge talent for PBS, Beth also curates a large art installation within the WTCI/PBS building.
Beth says, "After working on a movie, web series and commercials, I set my sights on becoming a script supervisor for an encore career. I was enjoying making that a reality when I was given the chance to get behind the radio mic and back in front of the camera as a traffic reporter/commercial talent with Brewer Media Group. I was blessed with the chance to further that for WTVC NewsChannel 9 in 2011 as the morning traffic personality and general assignments reporter for the evening. I feel like I'm home and love being part of the news team here!"
When not working, she enjoys running, water sports, hiking and any other exciting adventures she can find.
Bill Race - Senior Meteorologist
Senior Meteorologist Bill Race graduated from St. Louis University with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology in 1982 and began his professional career in Jackson, Tenn. In 1987 he made the move to NewsChannel 9.
After 15 years Bill left the studio to use his many skills in the banking business. When the chance came to return to NewsChannel 9 in 2004, he answered the call and never looked back.
WTVC-NewsChannel 9 Vice President and General Manager Mike Costa said, "Bill is a true professional with a passion for Meteorology. It is great to have him in the NewsChannel 9 family."
Bill's day begins at 3 am, preparing the all-important morning forecasts for Good Morning Chattanooga - what many consider the most important forecast of the day. Folks who tune in to GMC know they'll see Bill on-air every ten minutes with our "Weather on the 9's."
Bill says, "Weather is a passion for me and it has been so important throughout my life. I really hope that I can continue to help people as they prepare for their day."
Jason Disharoon - Meteorologist
Jason Disharoon is proud to be a member of the StormTrack 9 Weather Team. A graduate of Georgia Tech with a Bachelor's in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Jason is a native of Georgia. He was born and raised in metro Atlanta and started his on-air career in Macon, Ga. before joining NewsChannel 9.
Jason's passion for weather started at an early age and stayed with him throughout his life. Growing up in Atlanta exposed him to a variety of weather phenomenon, from blizzards and ice storms to hurricanes and tornadoes that only helped to fuel his enthusiasm.
When not engulfing himself with the latest weather trends, you can either find Jason relaxing with friends (most likely at the pool in summer) or jet setting off to his next trip.
An avid traveler, Jason counts Beijing, New York City, London and Paris as his favorite destinations so far. He hopes to have visited every continent within the next few years.
Drew Bollea - Anchor/Reporter
Drew joined the NewsChannel 9 team as a reporter in September of 2012. He now Anchors on Good Morning Chattanooga from 4:30am until 5:30am. He then heads into the field to report on any breaking morning news. His work can be seen throughout GMC also on NewsChannel9 Midday and in the evening shows.
He comes to the Tennessee Valley after working as an anchor at WRWR in Warner Robins, Georgia. While in Middle Georgia, Drew had the unique opportunity of helping launch a start-up television station. Drew took on several duties including news director, anchor, producer, and reporter. He covered topics from budget cuts facing Robins Air Force Base to issues surrounding the local school system. Drew also did play-by-play for the Div. I Mercer Bears basketball team.
Drew grew up in Northern Virginia before attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. While at Miami, Drew was a member of the Redhawks swim team, water polo team, and the Sigma Nu fraternity. He also worked on the student run news show The Redhawk Report, and co-hosted a sports radio talk show. While in college, Drew interned at WKRC in Cincinnati.
Drew says, "I got involved in news because of my passion to deliver a balanced, accurate story in a creative and captivating way."
He enjoys meeting new people and following breaking news throughout the city.
In his free time, Drew loves to play with his dog Rio, work out, travel, attend community events, and watch sports.
Alyssa Spirato - Reporter
Alyssa is a native of sunny South Florida where she attended The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, FL.
She made her way up to Northeast Florida where she received her Bachelors Degree in Communications from the University of North Florida in December of 2011.
Ever since she was a little girl, Alyssa had a love for being on stage acting and performing. She knew very early on that she wanted to pursue her talent and dream of being a TV News Reporter/Anchor. She began anchoring in 6th grade for her middle school TV broadcasting class. She thought about becoming a veterinarian but always knew her personality was too large for that type of career. Besides, all her principals and teachers convinced her that her true talent was in Broadcasting. Alyssa has a true love for animals, though, especially dogs.
"Ever since I sat down at that anchor desk when I was 13, I knew that's the career path I would take. I love the chance to meet all different kinds of people and to personally relate to my community through all the stories that are so important to the well being of the areas where I live."
Alyssa began her career as a Broadcaster/Talent at Radio Disney at the age of 13. During college, she was hired as the youngest employee for a local television news station as an Associate Producer. After college, she was hired at WOKV Newstalk Radio in Jacksonville, FL as a Reporter. While at WOKV, Alyssa reported on everything from wasteful government spending, military homecomings, city events, to presidential primaries. Alyssa had the honor witnessing and reporting, nationally, on the CNN debate at her alma mater in 2012.
In her free time, Alyssa loves to dance! She enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, shopping, and visiting with family and friends in Jacksonville, Florida.
She loves her Chihuahua, Bella, and loves visiting the local animal shelters to play with the rescues anytime she gets.
Mikaya Thurmond - Reporter
Mikaya Thurmond is an AP award-winning journalist, who joined NewsChannel 9 in November 2012. She began as a Video Journalist-- shooting, writing, and editing her own stories. Mikaya quickly moved through the ranks and was promoted to a General Assignment Reporter position in February 2013.
She comes to us after working as a member of the Gannett Talent Development Program for WXIA-TV in Atlanta, GA.
Born and raised in Atlanta to Georgia's former Labor Commissioner, Michael Thurmond, and Chattanooga native, Zola Thurmond, she grew up in and around the media. She earned her bachelor's degree in both Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from The University of Georgia.
While in her undergraduate career, Mikaya was crowned Miss Georgia International 2010 and went on to win the International Pageant title in 2011. She labels her 5-week service trip to South Africa and appearance on Good Morning America as the highlight of her reign.
In November 2012, Mikaya was featured in JEZEBEL Magazine as one of The 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans.
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Kristine Frazao - Reporter
Kristine Frazao is an Emmy award winning journalist, with more than a decade of on-air experience. As the National Correspondent for Sinclair Broadcast Group, Kristine
reports on the top political stories of the day along with investigative reports on government waste, fraud and abuse.
Prior to joining the Sinclair news team, Kristine was the White House Correspondent for RT America. She covered the 2010 and 2012 elections both on the road and in Washington, and anchored nightly newscasts on RT for three years as well. Also during her time at RT, she reported extensively on the impact of hydraulic fracturing or fracking in Pennsylvania, as well as the tragic rate of teen suicide on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Kristine was born and raised in San Diego, CA, where she also worked for four years as a general assignment reporter, working for the Fox affiliate (XETV) as well as the NBC affiliate (KNSD) where she received an Emmy for coverage of the Wildfires of 2007.
She got her on-air start working in beautiful Savannah, GA at WJCL/WTGS, where she worked as the political reporter, covering City Council and County Commission. She also traveled to Gulfport, Mississippi to cover the damage and devastation from Hurricane Katrina.
Kristine loves living in the Washington, DC. area and covering politics. She spends her free time traveling, reading and going on adventures with her black lab , Chomsky.


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Request for Information (RFI) for Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) Draft Mission Effectiveness Analysis Tool
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- Description:I. SUMMARYThis is a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate the government developed Draft Mission Effectiveness Analysis (MEA) Tool. It is NOT a Request for Proposals. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME.The intent of this RFI is to have prospective offerors evaluate and comment on the tool prior to any potential improvements and/or implementation. The classification of the tool is SECRET/NOFORN.The UCLASS program will be releasing an RFP soon for the Navy's first operational unmanned vehicle that will launch and recover from an aircraft carrier. The UCLASS Program Office has developed a Draft MEA Tool to assess advanced UCLASS concepts and capabilities to provide enhanced ISR/Strike mission effectiveness to the fleet. It is a Microsoft Office Excel based tool supported by data derived from a relational database of various government warfare analysis models. The Draft MEA Tool will allow qualitative and quantitative measures of effectiveness trades to be made for each UCLASS Design Reference Mission (DRM).The user will be able to input various air vehicle parameters in order to conduct the mission effectiveness trades. The tool will have variable inputs for minimum, maximum and weighting values that will rank alternatives based on user inputs. The Draft MEA Tool provides a common modeling & simulation environment for an unbiased comparative assessment. For this RFI, all input values are variable with a maximum and minimum value, however, in the future, the minimum, maximum and weighting values will be fixed.II. CONTENT OF RFI RESPONSENon-proprietary responses to this RFI shall be from prime contractors with end-to-end solutions and are requested to provide the following:1. Strengths and weaknesses of the Draft MEA Tool Methodology.2. Strengths and weaknesses of the Draft MEA Tool documentation.3. Strengths and weaknesses of the Draft MEA Tool models and availability.4. Recommendation of potential Draft MEA Tool improvements.III. SECURITY AND SUBMISSION INFORMATIONThe Draft MEA Tool is SECRET/NOFORN and requires issuance of a DD-254 for transfer to Industry teams. Additionally, the Government anticipates a comprehensive response to this RFI which may contain CLASSIFIED information. To the extent practical, responses should be UNCLASSIFIED, complemented by CLASSIFIED appendices, as required. Parties interested in responding to the RFI must submit a statement of interest no longer than two pages to Mr. John Antol no later than 17 August 2012, with the following additional data in order to verify credentials:1. CAGE code. 2. POC name and telephone number to contact for any necessary clarification, to receive additional information, for additional data required by the analysis, and for information on any necessary non-disclosure agreements. 3. Describe your company's ability to manage, secure and transmit information up to the level of classification required.Upon verification of credentials, an information package including the Draft MEA Tool will be provided to qualified respondents. Companies are to adhere to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) procedures for the transmittal of classified responses. Company responses should clearly indicate the Draft MEA Tool strengths, weaknesses, and overall assessment and include a one page (maximum) executive summary, with no limit on the detailed content. Companies are not limited to a single response. Submissions are required no later than 21 September 2012. Unclassified data submissions shall include electronic media, Microsoft Office 2007 compatible and 3 hard copies to:Commander ATTN: Mr. John Antol (AIR 188.8.131.52.1)Naval Air Systems Command Bldg 2272, Room 256 47123 Buse Road Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547(301) 757-5943 and email is email@example.com NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is being issued for the purpose of informing industry. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.Link To Document ...Show Less
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