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09/09/2014, Home
Ahoy! I'm testing my shipboard SSB email system to Sailblogs. I hope this works!!! I'm changing plans so often that I have no clue what I'm doing next with the boat. Cheers!!!! Rick
I say this to not worry too much about a plan but just do what feels right at the moment. You'll get to where you want to be. Good to see you're still at it on the boat.
Fair Winds, Rick. Look forward to more sailing updates.
1981 Norsea 27, Rhapsody
deer harbor photo
Ahoy from the San Juan Islands!
(actually from my kitchen table after the fact... better late than never!)
After letting my burnt hand heal up and scrapping the Around the Americas trip (small window to get thru the Northwest Passage) JUNESSA set sail with Terri, Jenna and myself for the world famous San Juan Islands. Taylor caught up with us a week later via Kenmore Air float plane (Lucky girl!!)
We actually SAILED the first two days then back to the usual motor-sailing around the San Juans. The winds are usually off the nose, no matter which direction I'm heading... I must have pissed off the wind gods!
Once Taylor joined us, we decided that our little 28' Bristol Channel Cutter is tooooooooooo SMALL for all of us. I'll take her out for one last big trip, then get her ready to be listed. We were able to go aboard a number of boats, power-boats and sailboats, all much bigger and spacious than our little boat.
Stay tuned for the next adventure of BCC JUNESSA.... should have a PLAN this week!
07/15/2014, Puget Sound, Washington
07/14/2014, Puget Sound, Washington
Just a quick update....
I was ready to start my grand adventure around the americas.... then I played with fireworks... I ended up getting 3rd degree burns on my right hand and will not be able to reach the Northwest Passage in time. So... Plan B is now going into effect.
I'll be cruising with my girls for a couple weeks then I'll shove off solo to the South Pacific (Unless my Dad wants to go) and then Terri will meet me for the return trip to the Pacific Northwest.
I spent A LOT OF MONEY and dreaming for this big trip, but it just wasn't meant to be. It's time to concentrate on cursing with my family! :)
More to come!!!!
I shot this from my Phantom drone! Pretty cool!!!
My Dad and I took JUNESSA out for a quick spin and tested the Phantom out...
So S Pacific is back up plan "B", not bad , but maybe to late to start that trip this year, Ouch ! What wind speed grounds your drone ?
I can not believe my luck! You've got to be kidding me!!!!!!!
I haven't played with fireworks in over 20 years and the very first one I try to light off.... boom! tries to burn a whole thru my hand!
So... the doctor seems to think this will take at least two weeks to heal in dry conditions.... the chance of it healing while under sail is pretty much out of the question. sigh.......
All that time, MONEY and dreaming down the tube.
I'm being told "It wasn't meant to be" sigh... Time to look at options.
More to follow....
07/04/2014, Puget Sound, Washington
Sorry for the lack of posts.... Technical difficulties!! (I've been trying to customize this blog into something with a google map/earth that updates with my current position and it just isn't working for me)
Anyways, the big day is approaching and the stress levels are thru the roof, not only my own, but my entire family!
The boat is 90% ready to sail and my mental state is up and down on this whole adventure... I like to explain its like having a coin toss... heads-I'm going to miss my family so much and worry about them! Tails- I've been dreaming of this adventure for so many years and spent almost my entire saving to go. That coin is being flipped and landing randomly thru out the day!!!! Happy! SAD! Happy! Sad!
I'll post more in the next couple days... gotta run! More boat projects to knock out!
Testing testing. Adding sponsor to my blog. PREDICT WIND
06/06/2014, Puget Sound, Washington
I've been pretty busy preparing JUNESSA for this upcoming voyage! I'll try to get on here more often now that the departure date is getting closer!
As you can see by the ice report from June 6th, the Northwest Passage is still packed full of ice!!!!! Plan A is still to head North and thru the NWP, heading down the Eastern Seaboard to Cape Horn and back up the Western Seaboard back home.... about 7 or 8 months voyage! (did I mention NON-STOP-UNASSISTED?)
When I plan, I plan BIG!!!! :)
Please check out this worthwhile organization. Matt Rutherford is the founder of oceanresearchproject.org and was the first person in history to complete a non-stop, single-handed, voyage around North and South America, counter-clockwise.
His team will complete first ever continent to continent marine debris survey leaving Oakland, California for Fukuoka, Japan using a high speed trawl net to generate a data set to add to the global understanding of how much marine debris is on the ocean's surface and to discover how ocean plastics threaten marine life and human health.
Best of luck to Matt and his team!
04/13/2014, Ft. Greely, Alaska
Well, the SEA LAUNCH gig didn't pan out... They had some "technical" difficulties and sent us back to our "regular" jobs. I'm back on duty up North.
I gave my official leave of absence to my employer, so I can concentrate on the big voyage starting in a couple months! I've been planning this for a long time and always found an excuse to put it off until next year... well, my very supportive family has given me the green light to go and get back in one piece! :)
I'll be working long hours on JUNESSA to get her ready to take on the Americas. I know the To-DO-List is long, but I'm confident once I get the momentum going, I'll be testing the systems in June. Stay tuned for updates and youtube vids of my progress. I bought two new GoPro3+ Blacks... for the videos! :)
I would love to start a weekly video update... maybe!
Thanks for checking back here!!!!
I'm on my last job assignment before my big voyage... SEA-LAUNCH We'll be flying support for a rocket launch at the Equator near Christmas Island! Pretty cool! I get paid to be at sea!!! I like this job!!!
When I get back from Sea-Launch I'll be preparing JUNESSA for a 27,000 mile solo, non-stop voyage.... If all goes well, I should be back at my starting point in under 8 months! I plan to film the voyage from the decks, under the water and in the air from a Phantom 2 drone...
Stay tuned for updates and a new website.
01/08/2014, puget Sound, Washington
Ahoy! from FrostBanks Alaska! (I have to build up the sailing kitty to pay for all the projects!)
Speaking of PROJECTS, here's what's on the project list to knock out prior to this summer:
Install AirBreeze Wind Gen
Install two solar panels
Install Alt Energy control panel
Install Uridium Satphone base station w/antenna
Mount SSB radio (shelf or brackets) & test Pactor Modem
Install start battery with switch and charging options
Possibly replace aging CB panels and rewire
Build/Install louver companion way doors
Build/Install teak cockpit grate
Build/Install provisions to hold 10 jerry cans of fuel
Improve the battery tie-downs
Service the motor
Service all the winches
Then comes the systems tests/shake down! :)
Test all electronics
Test the email components (SSB/Pactor Modem/Iridium Satphone to computer
Test Autopilots
Test Capehorn windvane
Test sea anchor
Test the Storm Trysail
Test all bulge pumps
Test Exposure Suit
Test watermaker
and the list goes on and on...... I'm tired just typing it out! yicks!!!
I'm hoping to post some BIG news SOON!!
Stay Tuned! :)
09/12/2013, Canada
I know this has turned into a Dual-Sport Motorcycle blog along with my SAILING JUNESSA blog... but this will probably be the last motorcycle entry for awhile and you should start seeing A LOT MORE SAILING STUFF! :)
I'm riding my BMW 1200GS South from Fairbanks along the Alaska Highway, via the Cassiar Highway. The FALL colors are just outstanding!!! When I departed Fairbanks, I ran into near freezing rain and High winds... Two days later, I ran into 102F temps in Southern BC Canada!!! What a contrast!!!
I planned on stopping and taking hundreds of photos and hours of video, but I got the GET-HOME-ITUS and rode from sun-up to sun-down and took me three days to do ride the 2200 miles! Of course I'm not as young as I once was, so I had to see the chiropractor twice and get two massages after this ride! OUCH!
Stay tuned... Next month (October) I should be posting updates on:
-Finishing my install of the Cape Horn Windvane
-Rebuilding a winch
-Volvo 2003 tune-up
-kids swinging on the Bosun's chair at the dock.... :)
Cheers from Fairbanks, Alaska (working again)
07/29/2013, Puget Sound, Washington
The girls and I had such a blast on our overnight sail to Blake Island. They really enjoyed being out on the boat!!! We watched ICE BLINK, a video of the Martin Family that cruised with kids, so now my girls want to swing from the Bosun's chair like the kids in the video... I just had more gray hairs pop out!!
The girls had fun drawing, playing with their Kindles and EATING! :)
Taylor and Jenna touching grounded jellyfish.
I'm thinking I should give the Bosun's chair a try first! You know, just in case...
Looking forward to our first family cruise...soon! Now begins the project list. What's first?
Exciting times for the Peterson Crew of Junessa!
Love Your Ship Mate aka Executive Officer,
06/13/2013, BC/Yukon/Alaska
Hi from the Alaska Highway!
I'm on my BMW 1200GS heading to work in Alaska for a month. I decided to ride the bide up and camp along the way again... I never get tired of that drive!
I drove from Seattle to Fairbanks in 4 1/2 days... That was riding 550 miles/day. The first two days were rainy and cold. The third day was a mix of rain and sun. The fourth day was entering Alaska and it was HOT!!! IN THE 90s!!!
There were lots of black bears, moose and fox along the road in the Yukon. If you plan to drive to Alaska, give yourself a week for the drive and take your time, stop a lot and enjoy the scenery. Don't do like I do.... go go go!!!!
06/08/2013, Puget Sound, Washington
JUNESSA and I finally got our initiation into the world of FAMILY CRUISING these past couple months. JUNESSA was built with a family in mind, with her four berths and lots of deck space to walk around. I'm not sure she was built for LONG-DISTANC-CRUISING with 4 plus 1 dog.... (Terri did an outstanding job at organizing my mess so we all fit comfy in our own little spots)
I took the girls for a quick overnight in the Puget Sound area and they had a blast! I'm sooooo lucky they all enjoyed sailing (mostly motoring, since the winds here really suck for sailing).
Every time a big power-boater would go by and kick up some waves... the girls would rush to the foredeck to hold on as JUNESSA would give us all a fun bucking ride.
We tired to use the puppy training pads to get our dog Pixie to do her business onboard, but she wouldn't have anything to do with it... she finally had enough and went on the deck. Oh well.... anyone have any other ideas????
I'm going to continue to outfit for a LONG DISTANCE ADVENTURE for next year... stay tuned for more about my big trip.
Whish you and your new family all the best!
I'd say when we get to go on a "practice cruise" with kids we'll head NORTH to Alaska through the Inside Passage! After that there could possibly be a much longer cruise for Rick and Junessa, or maybe even a long Family Cruise Instaed! Stay tuned for more and thanks for following!
06/08/2013, Puget Sound, Washington
A quick update.....
As you can see by the photo, I got MARRIED aboard JUNESSA! YEAH!!!!! It was one of the happiest days of my life! I'm sure a BCC has never had so many people onboard at one time, but she stayed afloat and didn't mind the weight! :)
I'm so thankful that I met Terri and her darling daughters. They have changed my life in more ways than one! ALL FOR THE GOOD TOO!!! :)
Thanks to all our friends and family for the support! :)
Stay tuned for more updates.... "Cruising with Kids" and "Cruising with a Family" or something like that! :)
I have been following your blog since it started.
Today I have a question that you might be able to help me with .
My wife's puter work is being transferred to near Seattle , WA , and we are looking for a liveaboard marina , maybe Gig Hbr or Tacoma, do you have any recommendations for another BCC owner ? Douglas , S/V Calliste
To starboard, my boat has a single berth that has a foot well that fits
under the heater. Above that is a shelf for books and a small locker. I made
a plywood bunk that fits over the lip of the shelf and attached small blocks
of wood to the paneling on the side of the Nav. table that is aft of the
berth and just in front of the locker. These hold the extended shelf/bunk
bed in place for sleeping. With a cut to size foam pad and sleeping bag, it
makes for a great sleeping perch. During the day we simply lift it and lower
it to fit over the lower bunk with the foam pad becomming the new place to
sit. This way we spent ten days on the boat to try it out as a family boat
and if it had not been for the 8.5 days of rain, I think it would have been
a great experience... So even on 28 ft of space you can have 5 people and
the dog if you are well organized. (Yes, don't leave the dog at home. It
gives the kids something to do and fight over...) Even in the bad weather
the kids never once complained about the sailing, just the rain, but you get
what you get.
Just a couple more photos from Hawaii before I get back to working on JUNESSA. I ended up climbing up the mast to remove some noisy lazy-jack parts, that drove us crazy all the way across the Pacific!!! It's a long way down from the top of the mast! Great Views!!! :) Aloha!!!
04/26/2013, Halfway to Hawaii
Notes from our Pacific Crossing....
IT'S FRIG'N COLD AND WET OUT HERE!!! We freeze every night and wake up to soggy everything... what gives????
(note to self... BRING BETTER FOUL WEATHER GEAR AND COLD WEATHER GEAR NEXT TIME!!!!)
We've had some really beautiful sunsets and sunrises out here, but the coolest has been the MOON RISES a couple hundred miles off Mexico!!! HUGE ORANGE MOONS!!!! CRAZY!!! At first I thought we were heading the wrong direction but sure enough it was the MOON rising in the East!!!!
I thought the stars would be alot brighter than they are... not sure why they were dim... maybe the humidity in the air???? any ideas out there???
The photoluminescence was really fun to watch... especially with a catamaran! We get the two hulls slicing thru the water and lighting up the water behind us! I wish I could photograph it to share. I guess you'll just have to get out there and experience it yourselves! :)
More to follow.... Time to get back to the "W" word... here in Fairbanks, Alaska (work... spit on the ground!)


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The tools are small enough to hang on a keychain, and contain a glass-breaking spike with enough pressure to shatter glass and a razor capable of slicing through a seatbelt.
The tools are emblazened with the A.K.A. logo in memory of Kyrstin Gemar, Ashley Neufeld and Afton Williamson, the three DSU softball players who drowned Nov. 1, 2009, when the vehicle they were in crashed into a stock pond northwest of Dickinson and they were unable to escape. The ResQMe tools are designed to help avoid other similar tragedies.
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
The REAL Bill Simmons
The Sports Guy isn't the only Bill Simmons who has a firm grasp on his trade as an innovator and pioneer. Bill "El Wingador" Simmons is what you what call a legend in his own right. And his talent is arguably as impressive as his ESPN counterpart.
On Feb. 1 , 2008 at 6:00 am, the greatest eaters in the world will descend upon the Wachovia Center for WIP's Wing Bowl 16, rumored to be the last of the legendary, annual Philadelphia gluttonous extravaganza.
This year's event will pit 5-time Wing Bowl champ El Wingador against reigning champ, and HHR Sportsman of the Year, Joey Chestnut.
Wing Bowl seems to bring out the best eaters each and every year, and in all likelihood is as responsible for "legitimizing" the mainstream "appeal" of competitive eating as much as the famed Coney Island 4th of July Nathan's Hog Dog eating contest.
For an impressive, entertaining and eye-opening look at the unbelievable world of competitive eating, Eat This Book.
For an even more impressive, entertaining and eye-opening look at the unbelievable world of competitive eating, shell out $5, head to the City of Brotherly Love, get drunk at dusk and get your ass into the Wachovia Center to ogle at the Wingettes , and have yourself a blast.
In the meantime, check out some of the pre-game debauchery here.
Competitive Eating,
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"Community" star Joel McHale says he's being unfairly portrayed as a Season 4 HATER (even though everyone knows it sucked) ... telling TMZ he NEVER ripped the show in public.
McHale was on his way to shop for fancy kitchen supplies in L.A. Wednesday when we asked about a recent article that implied Joel thought the show was a disaster during the one season creator Dan Harmon wasn't at the helm.
(In fairness to the article, Season 4 WAS a disaster ... and everyone knows it).
But Joel says the story just ain't true ... and the quotes that painted Joel as a smack-talker were "taken out of context."
There is one positive ... Joel says he's pumped for the show to return in 2014 ... and insists it'll be more popular than the critically-panned-yet-strongly-rated "Sound of Music Live" spectacle.
Is that a good thing?
Dan Harmon
Returning to 'Community'
One Year After Firing
He's baaaaaaaaack!!!
Dan Harmon, the creator of "Community" who was unceremoniously dumped from the show last year, is finalizing his deal to return to the show, so says The Hollywood Reporter. THR says the deal should be closed in the coming days.
Harmon's return has been rumored for the last week, and he tweeted earlier today, "Yes yes yes! I'm back I'm back I'm back. You can thank @joelmchale" in response to a fan's question.
He also tweeted earlier several times about the gloriousness of a certain airport bar, so take that for what it's worth.
RT @dpeanutbutter: @danharmon GIVE US A STRAIGHT ANSWER! ~ Yes yes yes!I'm back I'm back I'm back.You can thank @joelmchale.
— Dan Harmon (@danharmon) June 1, 2013
Chevy Chase
I'm Leaving 'Community'
... But I Wasn't Fired!
Chevy Chase's "Community" college days are OVER ... the actor has struck a deal to leave the NBC sitcom ... effective immediately.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chase didn't quit ... nor was he fired ... but it was a "mutual decision" between the actor and producers.
FYI -- producers have already shot the majority of the upcoming season ... and Chase will remain in those episodes. It's unclear if Chase's exit will be explained on the show ... or if it will simply go on as if Pierce Hawthorne never existed.
The move comes as no surprise -- Chase has been very critical of the show ... and famously left a nasty voicemail for creator Dan Harmon ... basically telling him that he sucks.
Chevy Chase
'Community' Star Drops
the N-Word During Rant
Chevy Chase had another verbal outburst on the set of "Community" yesterday during filming, this time dropping the N-word during a rant about the direction of the show.
Sources on set tell TMZ ... Chase was complaining about the direction of his character, who he feels has grown increasingly bigoted as the years have gone on. We're told Chase was becoming uncomfortable with the material and was frustrated that his previous conversations about the writing had seemingly gone ignored.
According to our sources, Chase got so heated while discussing his character, he yelled out something along the lines of ... What's next? Am I gonna say the word ni**er?
We're told Chase apologized to the cast and crew for the comment, which was not directed at anyone in particular, certainly not the show's African-American cast members, Donald Glover and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Our sources say production was not halted at any point.
A rep for NBC had no comment.
This isn't Chase's first dust-up on "Community" -- he famously left the show's creator, Dan Harmon, an expletive-laden voicemail message.
'Community' Star Jim Rash
Harmon Firing Had Zero
to Do with Chevy Feud
"Community" creator Dan Harmon's firing from his own show came shortly after his very public view with Chevy Chase -- but fellow cast member Jim Rash says one thing has nothing to do with the other.
Our photog caught up with Rash -- who plays Dean Pelton on the show and won an Oscar earlier this year for co-writing "The Descendants" -- outside a theater in Hollywood last night. He told us that the cast "couldn't love him more" and the decision to not re-new Harmon's contract was totally out of their hands.
Harmon blogged yesterday that he heard the news the same way everyone else did ... and never even spoke to the people at Sony (who produce the show).
Dan Harmon
Out as Showrunner of 'Community'
It's not the darkest timeline for "Community" fans, but it's close -- creator Dan Harmon is out as showrunner after Sony Pictures Television opted not to renew his contract.
Sony had clashed with Harmon for quite sometime, reports Vulture, so the news did not come as a total shock. Harmon's most publicized dust-up was with one of the show's stars, Chevy Chase, which included Harmon playing an obscenity-laced voicemail Chase had left for him to a room full of people.
Harmon blogged last night that he learned the news the same way everyone else did, via press release. In fact, Harmon said he hasn't even so much as spoken to Sony since NBC renewed the show for a fourth season last week.
He wrote, "Do not believe anyone that tells you on Monday that I quit or diminished my role so I could spend more time with my loved ones, or that I negotiated and we couldn't come to an agreement, etc. It couldn't be less true because, just to make this clear, literally nobody called me."
Inspector Spacetime could not be reached for comment.
Chevy Chase
Leaving That Voice Mail
Was the RIGHT Thing to Do
Chevy Chase tells TMZ ... cussing out "Community" creator Dan Harmon over voice mail was "the right thing to do ... at the time."
Chase was leaving the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood last night ... when we asked about the feud with his TV boss.
When we mentioned Dan's name, Chevy quipped, "Who's that?" He later added, "I don't know who you're talking about ... I really don't."
Eventually, Chase did address the voice mail attack ... telling us, "I think that was the WRONG thing to say at the time ... NO, it was the RIGHT thing to say ... at the time."
Chase later said the situation had "been handled" ... adding, "I don't have anything to say about this stuff ... we got comedy to make."
Possibly a hint that he'll stay with the show another season?
'Community' Creator APOLOGIZES
Releasing Voice Mail was
'Dumb, Unclassy, Inconsiderate'
"Community" creator Dan Harmon says he's a "selfish baby and a rude a**hole" for playing Chevy Chase's voice mail in public ... and has issued a full-fledged apology calling the move, "childish, self-obsessed, unaware, naive and unprofessional."
Harmon just posted a statement on his blog titled, "Not That It Helps, But:" ... in which he admits to playing the tape for an audience of 150 strangers at an L.A. comedy club ... because he thought it would be funny.
"I was airing my dirty laundry for a chuckle."
But Harmon says he deeply regrets his decision ... explaining, "The giant mistake I made was involving someone else [Chevy] in that game of Russian roulette, someone that didn't have an opportunity to say 'yeah, hilarious, let's do this.'"
Harmon continues, "That was a dumb, unclassy, inconsiderate move on my part. I'm very sorry it's reflecting poorly on the show.
Harmon says he's been paying attention to all of the critics who have been bashing him on Twitter ... and says, "Thirty people a day calling me an a**hole makes me know and feel, in my heart, that I am an a**hole. I'm a real "customer is always right" kind of guy in that regard."
We reached out to Chevy to see if he accepts the apology -- so far, no word back.
'Community' Creator
Chevy Chase Was DRUNK
During Voice Mail Rant
TMZ has obtained an audio recording of "Community" creator Dan Harmon discussing the Chevy Chase voice mail moments before playing the tape for an audience at a recent comedy event ... in which Harmon calls Chase an "A-hole" who was probably DRUNK when he made the call.
Harmon played the tape at an event called "Harmontown" -- a monthly comedy event he hosts at an L.A. comedy club.
Sources tell us ... while on stage, Harmon vented about Chevy's alleged tantrum during the taping of the season finale of Community ... explaining, "I had written a very simple scene that Chevy couldn't possibly f**k up."
We're told Chase objected to the scene ... but Harmon says he stuck to his guns because he had an emotional attachment to the material.
Chevy walked off the set ... but according to Harmon, Chase eventually sent Dan a text message in an effort to smooth things over.
Harmon didn't accept the apology ... telling the Harmontown crowd, "I said f**k you ... you breached your contract, you're an a**hole."
Harmon continued, "And then what happened a day later? That night ... after what I'm guessing is two bottles of Beaujolais? Ladies and gentleman ... Chevy Chase." Harmon then played the entire voice mail for the crowd.
Among the new soundbites ... Chase tells Harmon, "If you were here now, I'd f**king kick your teeth out." He adds, "You're not funny ... you're OK."
Still no word on whether Chevy will return to "Community" next season.
Chevy Chase
Backed By 'Community' Staffers
'What Dan Did Was F**ked Up'
Chevy Chase is getting support from several staff members at "Community" ... who tell TMZ there are a bunch of people at the show who feel the actor was UNFAIRLY attacked by show creator Dan Harmon.
As we previously reported, Chase recently left a scathing voice mail for Harmon after the producer led a "F**k Chevy" chant at the season wrap party.
Now, sources who work on the show tell us ... "What Dan Harmon did was f**ked up ... Chevy is a pleasure to work with."
We're told ... many people on set feel the "dispute" that took place between the two men during the taping of the season finale was blown out of proportion by Harmon ... because Chevy was "very respectful."
Here's how we're being told it all went down -- Chevy had an issue with one of the scenes and asked for a rewrite. We're told Chevy was very calm and polite ... but told producers he would "respectfully decline" to participate in the scene unless a change was made.
Producers shot down Chevy's request ... and he quietly left the set without incident.
Our sources tell us they felt the issue had been handled privately because Chevy showed up at the wrap party ... and everyone was shocked when Harmon grabbed the mic and unloaded on the actor.
One source tells us, "What Dan did was embarassing and left a sour taste in all of our mouths ... so low class."
The source adds, "The staff was not pissed at Chevy ... we're pissed at Dan. We all hope Chevy comes back next season."
Chevy Chase
RIPS 'Community' Creator --
You're a Piece of S**t'
"Community" star Chevy Chase BLASTED the show's creator on a SCATHING voice mail for the guy ... telling Dan Harmon he's a "g*dd*mn a-hole" who sucks at writing.
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1 After five days, the Kohen Gadol, Hananyah, came down with certain Zakenim and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Sha'ul. | 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. |
2 When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that by you we enjoy much shalom, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation, | 2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: "We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation. |
3 we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. | 3 Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude. |
4 But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words. | 4 But in order not to weary you further, I would request that you be kind enough to hear us briefly. |
5 For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Yehudim throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Natzratim. | 5 "We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect |
6 He even tried to profane the temple. We arrested him. By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him." | 6 and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. |
7 * [No text] | 7 By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges we are bringing against him." |
8 * [No text] | 8 The Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true. |
9 The Yehudim also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so. | 9 When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense. |
10 When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Sha'ul answered, "Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense, | 10 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. |
11 seeing that you can recognize that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Yerushalayim. | 11 My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city. |
12 In the temple they didn't find me disputing with anyone or stirring up a crowd, either in the synagogues, or in the city. | 12 And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me. |
13 Nor can they prove to you the things whereof they now accuse me. | 13 However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that agrees with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, |
14 But this I confess to you, that after the Way, which they call a sect, so I serve the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets; | 14 and I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. |
15 having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. | 15 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. |
16 Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men. | 16 "After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings. |
17 Now after some years, I came to bring gifts to the needy to my nation, and offerings; | 17 I was ceremonially clean when they found me in the temple courts doing this. There was no crowd with me, nor was I involved in any disturbance. |
18 amid which certain Yehudim from Asia found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult. | 18 But there are some Jews from the province of Asia, who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have anything against me. |
19 They ought to have been here before you, and to make accusation, if they had anything against me. | 19 Or these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin-- |
20 Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me when I stood before the council, | 20 unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.' " |
21 unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them, 'Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you today!'" | 21 Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case." |
22 But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, "When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will decide your case." | 22 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs. |
23 He ordered the centurion that Sha'ul should be kept in custody, and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him. | 23 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. |
24 But after some days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Yehudi, and sent for Sha'ul, and heard him concerning the faith in Messiah Yeshua. | 24 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you." |
25 As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you." | 25 At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. |
26 He hoped that way that money would be given to him by Sha'ul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him. | 26 When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison. |
27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Yehudim, Felix left Sha'ul in bonds. | 27 |
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Coalition and Afghan special operations teams captured five suspected al Qaeda-linked fighters during a June 23 raid in the southeastern province of Ghazni.
The combined special operations team captured the five operatives during a raid that targeted a "senior al Qaeda facilitator" who operates from Pakistan and supports attacks in Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force stated in a press release.
"The facilitator, who typically operates in Pakistan, helps plan terrorist operations and moves fighters, money and materials into Afghanistan and Pakistan," the ISAF press release said.
The nighttime raid took place in the Gelan district, a known al Qaeda haven. No Coalition or Afghan forces were killed or wounded during the raid.
ISAF and Afghan forces have had multiple engagements with al Qaeda commanders and fighters since mid-April, resulting in the death and capture of dozens of operatives. On June 1, special operations forces captured an al Qaeda commander who was linked to Osama bin Laden and was based out of Pakistan. During a raid in Zabul on May 8, ISAF and Afghan forces killed 10 al Qaeda fighters, including one from Saudi Arabia and one from Morocco, and captured a "Germany-based Moroccan al Qaeda foreign fighter facilitator." Security forces also "found passports and identification cards from France, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia amongst ten insurgents killed during the operation." On May 3, Afghan troops killed and wounded more than 25 al Qaeda fighters in the Barg-e-Matal district in Nuristan. And on April 14, an ISAF airstrike in Kunar killed several al Qaeda leaders and fighters, including Waqas, a Pakistani commander, and Abu Hafs al Najdi, a wanted Saudi emir.
ISAF and Afghan special operations recently targeted the Haqqani Network and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan during a pair of raids in Ghazni. Both groups are closely allied to al Qaeda. On April 16, a combined special operations force captured two Haqqani Network commanders during a raid in Ghazni City, the provincial capital. According to the ISAF press release, one of the facilitators "worked for both Haqqani and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leaders" in the Orgun district in Paktika province, and aided "Uzbek foreign fighters to support Haqqani attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan." The Uzbek fighters are from the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan or its offshoot, the Islamic Jihad Group.
The other Haqqani Network facilitator "provided safe havens for foreign fighters traveling from Kunduz to Paktika province and Pakistan for tactical training and operations." ISAF uses the term "foreign fighters" to describe members of al Qaeda and allied terror groups.
Background on al Qaeda and allied groups in Ghazni
A senior US intelligence official involved in the hunt for al Qaeda and allied terror groups in Afghanistan told The Long War Journal that Ghazni is a key hub for al Qaeda activity in the southeast.
"Ghazni has long been a collection and distribution point for foreign jihadists due to its geographic proximity to key points," the official said in April 2011. "In general terms, what we're seeing is facilitators bringing in fresh souls for jihad. They get them to places like Ghazni and await coordination to get them on to field commanders."
The official noted that the Ring Road, the main artery that runs through Afghanistan and serves as a primary supply route for ISAF and Afghan forces, is a primary target of attacks.
Al Qaeda and allied terror groups maintain a strong presence in Ghazni province. The presence of al Qaeda cells has been detected in the districts of Andar, Gelan, Ghazni, Shah Joy, and Waghaz, or four of the province's 16 districts, according to an investigation by The Long War Journal.
US forces are known to have captured two al Qaeda operatives in Ghazni since 2008. The most prominent al Qaeda operative captured in Ghazni is Aafia Siddiqui, an American-educated Pakistani scientist who has been dubbed "Lady al Qaeda" by the press. Aafia was detained in Ghazni City on July 17, 2008, and attempted to kill US US military officers and FBI agents during her interrogation the next day. According to US prosecutors, Aafia had "various documents, various chemicals, and a computer thumb drive, among other things" in her possession when she was arrested. Handwritten notes she was carrying referred to a "mass casualty attack" and listed "various locations in the United States, including Plum Island, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge." She is currently serving an 86-year-long prison sentence for attempting to kill US officials.
Another al Qaeda operative was captured in Ghazni City during a special operations raid on Nov. 18, 2009. An unnamed "al Qaeda IED facilitator" who served in al Qaeda's Shadow Army, or Lashkar al Zil, was among several terrorists detained during the raid.
The Andar district in Ghazni is a known Taliban and al Qaeda hub in the southeast. Since October 2008, the US military has conducted seven raids against al Qaeda cells in Andar, according to press reports compiled by The Long War Journal. Senior Taliban and al Qaeda foreign fighter facilitators are known to operate in the district.
A US military commander operating in the southeastern Afghan province of Ghazni said that "foreign trainers" are working with the Taliban in the district of Andar, while Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence directorate is seen as sabotaging efforts in the province.
"We also have seen some indications that there have been foreign trainers that have come to train the local Taliban who are fighting here in Andar," Lieutenant Colonel David Fivecoat, commander of 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, told TOLOnews in January. The report stated that the "foreign trainers" are "Arabs, Chechens, and Pakistanis."
Andar is the second district in Ghazni to have been identified by the US military as a location where Pakistani, Chechen, and Arab fighters are operating. In July 2010, the International Security Assistance Force targeted a Taliban commander "who is responsible for smuggling Pakistani, Chechen and Arab fighters and improvised explosive device materials into Shah Joy District from Pakistan."
Al Qaeda claims it carries out operations in Ghazni
Al Qaeda and the Movement of the Taliban, an al Qaeda ally across the border, have also identified Ghazni as a province where the terror groups carry out operations. In February 2009, al Qaeda released the 13th edition of Vanguards of Khorasan, a magazine produced by al Qaeda in Afghanistan. In that magazine, the terror group published "Field Reports" that included information on attacks in Ghazni, as well as in the provinces of Baghlan, Badkhashan, Farah, Jawzjan, Kabul, Kapisa, Khost, Kunar, Kunduz, Nimroz, Paktika, Wardak, and Zabul.
And in an interview with As Sahab, al Qaeda's propaganda arm, released in January 2010, Waliur Rahman Mehsud, the leader of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan in the tribal agency of South Waziristan, said his fighters are conducting attacks in Ghazni and other Afghan provinces.
"Praise be to God, our comrades, whether they were suicide bombers or other fighters, have been fighting on various fronts in Afghanistan: Helmand, Zabul, Kandahar, Ghazni, Khost, all districts of Khost, Paktia and Paktika," he told As Sahab.
READER COMMENTS: "Special operations forces capture 5 al Qaeda operatives in Afghan southeast"
Posted by Charu at June 25, 2011 12:15 AM ET:
Nice! Intel from the bin Laden trove? The Haqqani network, like Harakat ul Mujahedin, separates the ISI from al Qaeda by 1 degree.
Posted by GW at June 25, 2011 8:19 AM ET:
Where do prisoners like this end up? Bagram, Gitmo..?
Posted by Al at June 25, 2011 3:18 PM ET:
GW: They "escape", or are "let go".
Posted by andy at June 25, 2011 4:39 PM ET:
To answer GW, Where do these prisoners end up? Answer: right back out on the street, usually after a couple of months. Why are we risking the lives of our soldiers to play catch and release ? Kill them or leave them alone.
A better metaphor for the entire wasted war in Afghanistan would be hard to find, great effort resulting in NOTHING.
Posted by Abu Samuel at June 26, 2011 6:22 PM ET:
Again this news should bring into question Al-Qaeda's presence and strenght in Afghanistan.
Bill has raised previously raised the questions thast shoulld be asked about this (http://www.longwarjournal.org/threat-matrix/archives/2011/04/how_many_al_qaeda_operatives_a.php)
Given Obama and the Democrats are announcing the 'defeat' of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan - absent of course any discussion of Al-Qaeda aligned groups such as the Haqqani's or truth be told the Taliban itself - they should be easily able to provide answers to Bill's questions.
The decision to withdraw troops is a political one designed to impress Obama's liberal base rather than one based on the situation on the ground.
Obama and his allies (political and academic) clearly have no appreciable knowledge or understanding of Al-Qaeda
Posted by GW at June 27, 2011 7:39 PM ET:
Andy and Al; thank you.


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Bullitt County could be facing more than six weeks of litigation following a course of events casting a shadow on a local board of trustees.
The Society of the Eluding Backwoods (SEB) Groundhog board was deep in a hole after the rescinding of a resignation by its local chief groundhog, Clermont Caesar.
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Very Last Minute Stocking Stuffers Your Teenage Daughter Won't Hate
Teen daughters are difficult, but stocking stuffers that teen daughters won't hate are impossible – almost impossible.
First they have to be cool. That is hard enough because, as you know, no matter how cool you were in high school your coolness factor bottomed out the minute your daughter hit age nine or ten. At that point you were demoted to merely mom.
Next, you have to make sure that they are not similar to anything anyone else has, but are not too different either. Finally, they must be cutting edge – preferably featured prominently on one of your daughter's favorite shows. Considering these change from week to week, good luck with that.
Keeping all of that in mind, here is a list of possibilities that you can pick up during the very last hours of Christmas Eve or the very earliest hours of Christmas Day. Good luck.
Baby Lips
This is the lip balm to have in your purse. It is to my 17 year old what Kissing Potion Strawberry Flavored Lip Gloss was to me in 1975. It is manufactured by Maybelline and comes in several varieties. As far as I know, all are acceptable.
- Quenched
- Peach Kiss
- Cherry Me
- Peppermint
- Pink Punch
Because it is Maybelline, you can pick it up at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, or where ever you happen to be.
Sugar Scrubs
Body scrubs exfoliate and keep skin looking radiant. Right now, sugar scrubs are the way to go – and there isn't really an uncool sugar scrub out there.
You probably won't be able to find one at the convenience store but any pharmacy or even grocery store should have at least one kind. Best thing to do is to get several one time use packs – perfect for stockings.
Nail Polish
Nail polish is can't miss. Show your trendsetting moxy by filling her stocking with milky pale shades that are the forecast for Spring 2013. Metallics are also being shown on the runways.
If she rolls her eyes and tells you how uncool you are, roll your eyes right back at her and tell her Bazaar said so. Add some brightly colored nail pens so she can recreate the designs her favorite celebrities are brandishing on their own nails. Drop Zooey Deschanel's name a couple of times.
Candy is a no brainer. For some reason, my teens all like the nasty sour kind. You may have kids that are reasonable in their tastes. Get them a bag or two of their favorite.
Fast Food and Gasoline Gift Certificates
Almost all of the fast food places have gift certificates for sale. The same goes for gas stations. If you have teenagers, these two items are always perfect, always easy to get, always a no brainer.
Favorite Magazine
Buy a copy of her favorite magazine and tuck it into her stocking. Better yet, grab the subscription card and get her a subscription – note that she now has a subscription to the magazine in a post-it note on the cover.
While shopping for the perfect gift takes time, shopping for the perfect stocking stuffer doesn't have to.


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When I think of the 80s, one of the first things that always comes to mind is the commercial for My Buddy & Kid Sister – wherever I go, they go. The clip on YouTube has an added bonus as well – ABC's "After These Messages We'll Be Right Back" jingle. Yay!


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Nationals closer Drew Storen, now about one month or less away from making his 2012 debut, threw a bullpen session for the second time this afternoon. On Friday, he threw off a mound for the first time since he underwent surgery in early April to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow.
"No problems afterward," Manager Davey Johnson said. "I think he was a little disappointed. He thought he'd feel a little better than he felt the second time out, but I wasn't expecting anything less from Storen. Every time he throws the ball, he wants to throw it through the wall. But he had no problems after throwing. He's right on track."
Storen's nature is to blaze through rehab as fast as possible, but he has made a concerted effort through his return to take things slow and not endanger his future health.
"Feels good," Storen said. "Good to be back out on the mound. It's definitely an adjustment to not let it go 100 percent from the start. But I like I said before, I'm seeing improvement. Gotta take it a day at a time."
After Henry Rodriguez struggled for much of the season, the closer's role has been in good hands with Tyler Clippard, Storen's roommate and close friend. Clippard saved all three games over the weekend in Boston, and he has allowed no earned runs and one hit in 8 1/3 innings since Johnson elevated him to the closer's job.
Storen is still shooting for a return around the all-star break, which begins July 9.
Reliever Ryan Mattheus could return later this week. In recovering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot, Mattheus pitched his first minor league rehab inning yesterday. He was greeted with consecutive home runs but then retired the next three batters. Mattheus is scheduled to pitch again for Class A Potomac tomorrow.
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CAIRO - A new administrative bill allowing a parent to convert a minor child to Islam without the consent of the other is raising debates and criticism from Malaysia's Muslims and religious minorities as well.
We will be reading the Bills very closely in the coming days but as it stands, we are deeply concerned at the precedent they might set, namely in how it implicates the religious identity of non-Muslim minors who can be easily converted by only one of their parents, Ahmad Fuad Rahmat, researcher at the Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF), told Malaysia Star on Sunday, June 30.
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This risks leading to more inter-ethnic and inter-religious complications in the future.
Additionally, we remain firm that the Constitution should remain Malaysia's primary legal framework that cannot be overridden by religious laws, Rahmat added.
The IRF researcher was speaking about the new Administration of the Religion of Islam (Federal Territories) Bill 2013, which relates to the conversion of minors.
If approved, section 107(b) of the new bill would allow a parent to convert a minor child to Islam without the consent of the other.
This provision became controversial in 1993 - although the English version states a non-Muslim below 18 years of age may convert to Islam if his parent or guardian consents to his conversion, the Malay version of Section 95 amended ibubapa (parents) to ibu atau bapa (mother or father).
Activist group Sisters in Islam (SIS) also voiced concerns surrounding the new bill.
Given the many experiences of gross injustice faced by Malaysians - both Muslim and non-Muslim - in such cases, Section 107(b) should have been amended, said SIS program manager Suri Kempe.
It is a loophole which allows for the perpetration of injustice and leads to a situation that tears families apart.
In a vibrant democracy, the practice of railroading bills without sufficient discussion, especially one that has repercussions on the lives of millions of Malaysians, cannot be accepted.
Rejected by the majority of Malaysia's non-Muslims, the new bill was criticized for creating social injustice against the spirit of the Federal constitution.
The Malaysian Gurdwaras Council (MGC) wishes to reiterate that any such unilateral conversion of a child by a single parent is not only unconstitutional but is morally wrong and is against good conscience and justice...," said MGC president Jagir Singh in a statement cited by Malaysia Chronicle.
Along with section 107(b), the Sikhs have also criticized section 51(3)(b)(xi) of the same bill which allegedly allows a shari`ah court to determine whether a person who died was a Muslim or non-Muslim.
"This power to decide on the religion of a person has always been with the civil High Court and matters of interpreting provisions in the federal constitution are with the civil High Courts, Singh said.
"Thus whenever there is a dispute as to the facts of conversion it must be decided by the civil High Court. The amendment thus proposed is unconstitutional," he said.
A day earlier, Malaysian Consultative Council Of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST), objected to the same provisions, said to affect the rights of non-Muslims.
"The Bill under disguise of Islamic Laws is unilaterally trying to alter the Federal Constitution by translating the word 'parent' in the Federal Constitution to mean lbu atau Bapa (mother or father) as opposed to lbubapa (both parents),' their statement reads.
"Any conversion of a minor by a single parent will cause serious injustice to the non-converting parent and the children.
"Such conversions are not only unconstitutional but are morally and ethically wrong," it said, adding that the Bill should be withdrawn until the provisions were thoroughly debated by all stakeholders.
Usually dubbed the "melting pot" of Asia for its potpourri of cultures, Malaysia has long been held up as a model of peaceful co-existence among its races and religions.
Malaysia has a population of nearly 26 millions, with Malays, mostly Muslims, making up nearly 60 percent.
Under Malaysia's two-tier judicial system, Shari`ah courts handle family law cases involving Muslims, while secular courts handle those involving non-Muslims.
Malaysia's Constitution says that the religion of a child under 18 should be decided by the parent or guardian.
Some lawyers have argued that this should be interpreted to mean both parents, but the courts have not agreed, ruling that the consent of one parent is sufficient to convert a child to Islam.
Reproduced with permission from OnIslam.net


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Mirrors That Help You Stand Up Straight
Have you ever hunched over the sink in attempt to get a closer look in the mirror? It happens to me almost every day—especially if I'm trying to put on makeup. But now a Polish company called Miior has come up with a solution (tip of the hat to the awesome blog Design Milk for bringing them to our attention).
The company's patented mirrors extend off the wall, and can be pulled toward you—allowing you to stand at the sink with correct posture (and making applying mascara and tweezing your eyebrows infinitely easier).
Of course, you could also just practice this 15-minute posture boosting routine—and skip the extra spending. So what do you think? Would you buy this mirror?
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My opinion and some facts about the Environmental Apocalypse being brought about by the closure of the federal government. Probably the most political you will ever get me to be. I hope this opens everyones eyes to just a few of the laundry list of issues that have arisen in the last few days. And... [ READ MORE... ]
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Interview The Bird Ambassador A conversation with Glenn Olson. By Michele Wilson
Glenn Olson is a conservation dynamo. The 33-year Audubon veteran has led efforts that helped rescue the California condor from the brink of extinction, map 145 Important Bird Areas (IBAs), and secure protection for nearly 250,000 acres of California's Tejon Ranch, the state's largest and most biologically diverse undeveloped parcel. Now, as the new Donal C. O'Brien Chair in Bird Conservation and Public Policy, Olson will take Audubon's top-notch bird conservation work to new heights. From expanding the IBA program to building local successes into major regional, nationwide, and even hemispheric victories, his lofty goals befit a position named for a former Audubon board chair and one of the organization's best fund-raisers. Audubon: What's your primary responsibility? Olson: To take individual projects and roll them up into flyway-wide initiatives that deliver significant benefits for birds and habitat. We have to think big picture. Many birds that breed in North Dakota winter in coastal Louisiana. We have to protect the wintering grounds, breeding grounds, and migratory stopovers down the Mississippi River so birds have places to rest and refuel.
What vision underlies your effort?
Right now we're playing wonderful solos. I would love to have us play a few more symphonies that combine high-priority bird conservation initiatives in important landscapes like the Mississippi River Valley, Long Island Sound, and San Francisco Bay. These efforts are already under way. I hope I help them expand and serve as a model for more.
How will focusing on specific sites further bird conservation? Long Island Sound is an important spot that's part of the Atlantic Flyway. You can roll up the Sound, Delaware Bay, where red knots have their migratory stopover, then move down to the Chesapeake Bay and to North Carolina's Currituck Sound. Eventually you've got the entire Atlantic Flyway. Audubon has hundreds of chapters and international partners that can help us achieve significant conservation gains in key places along the flyways. Expanding our collaboration is how we can make a lasting difference.
Where do you fit in? There's lots of great work already going on. I'll work with my colleagues to make it broader and better. For example, various states along the Atlantic Flyway are already beginning to link key species and Important Bird Areas conservation up and down the flyway. I'm helping catalyze the Atlantic Flyway initiative, making more people aware of it and fostering interest among funders to make it happen.
You're also looking to strengthen international partnerships. Developing a comprehensive bird conservation strategy requires thinking about Latin America, where 300 or so North American birds winter. Our International Alliances Program is already having great success connecting U.S. IBA efforts to sister sites outside the country and helping our partners there build their own capacity. We have really solid practitioners who know how to do conservation planning, so we're going to make more of our tools available to our partners in Latin America. My job is to help build the connections.
Will you collaborate with federal agencies in the United States? An important aspect of my job is working with our D.C. office to advance federal government appropriations and Obama administration support of our projects. In 2009 we partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of the Interior, and 12 other conservation organizations to elevate Audubon's State of the Birds Report to a new joint initiative based on data accumulated by the USFWS breeding bird surveys and the Audubon CBC.
How will the State of the Birds Report help bird conservation? It builds awareness of needs and opportunities. There are 200 species listed on the Audubon WatchList. What if we moved toward downlisting all 200? Or assessing what it would take to downlist them? That's perfect for Audubon. I would love to champion that as the O'Brien Chair.
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I have noticed that the people that own these often place them above the regular oven. Can these be used as a second oven?? Or would it be redundant to buy a second oven and place the advantium elsewhere? Just wondering how many people have these and if they use it as their "second" oven. |
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- Posted by williamsem (My Page) on Mon, Dec 30, 13 at 11:58
I'm still getting to know my Advantium, but it can be used as a second oven if you want to. I think they are often above a wall oven because most people recommend the 240V version, which needs to be installed at/above counter height (I think it's 36 inches up or something similar). I'm sure some of the Advantium owners here can add their experience when they get a minute, it's a busy time of year! In the meantime, you can try using google to find some of the older threads here, which I found very helpful when making this decision. Put in your search words and add "site=ths.gardenweb". The search feature on the site here is notoriously hard to use. |
Not the most current pic, as we have added handles and drawer fronts, but our 240V 30" Advantium wall oven is on the left. We do not have another wall oven. This is our second oven and it gets a fair amount of use in that capacity. Baking over the holidays, warming drawer, side dishes, etc. Yeah, we also use it as a microwave as well. Our main oven is a 30" GE Mono DF. You will need to learn timing to make sure everything finishes on time, and also learn that you have to let it cool for a few minutes before you can use the microwave function. We also use it about half the time as our main oven since it is just the DW and me. The only thing I advise against is cooking a fully bone-in bird (chicken or turkey) as it makes an awful mess inside. |
So Whit, do you use your Advantium as a warming oven, too?? We have already purchased a 240 Monogram one as it was on sale now and we will be building a new home this coming year. So we are still trying to figure out what other appliances to use. I KNOW that I would like a second oven. Thanks for the head's up! Good to know that you need to let it cool off to use the microwave feature and to not cook a full turkey or chicken in it. |
Zoe Mine is above our wolf i use it to MW, second oven, speed, and warming it takes time to learn Good luck A2gemini |
Thanks everyone for your responses. It looks as if I will have a big learning curve to utilize this oven appropriately. I will most likely forego the second oven as an added expense if this can be used as such... But still might add a warming drawer. |
- Posted by toddrhodes (My Page) on Tue, Dec 31, 13 at 18:35
We are planning on putting one in a new island (it can be done, though GE warns it shouldn't, there are other threads here about it) as a second oven/mw/warming drawer option, along with a 30" range across from it. Seems like the swiss-army knife of kitchen ovens if you ask me :) GL! Todd |
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"Put a little in your morning coffee" Vol. 6 - FML Kinda Morning by Rob
Eight tracks including music by Bloodhound Gang, Depeche Mode, and Filter, topped off with a song to make the day worth facing.
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