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Coal mining led to Issaquah's transformation from farming community to bustling town. The coal industry brought hundreds of workers to Issaquah, and the growth continued as businessmen established banks, shops and other services for the growing population.
Issaquah's miners were all ages. They came from all over the country, and the world, drawn by the promise of employment — at wages higher than East Coast miners were able to earn. In 1900, just over 60 percent of Issaquah's workforce was employed in the coal mines. About half of the men lived with their families, often in housing rented to them by the mining company. Others were single or separated from their family and lived as boarders in one of Issaquah's many hotels.
They rose early and spent 10 or more hours at work per day; in return, they earned $2.85 a day (as of 1903) — less if they were laborers or drivers, rather than miners. Working conditions were dark, dirty and cramped. Miners came out covered with coal dust and stopped in a washhouse, where they changed clothes and washed before entering their homes.
Mining was also dangerous. Even today, mining remains a relatively hazardous occupation. As of 2002, mine workers in the U.S. still had a fatality rate seven times higher than that of private industry as a whole.
Mining at the turn of the 19th century was even more dangerous. Work conditions had little regulation. Explosions, cave-ins, poisonous gases and falling rocks could kill entire work crews. Issaquah was fortunate not to experience the massive loss of life that occurred in other mining communities. Nearby Black Diamond lost more than 140 miners in the course of its mining history; Issaquah had 19 mining deaths.
Most fatalities in Issaquah involved only one miner. The greatest loss of life at the Issaquah mines was Aug. 21, 1900. A surface fire near one of the mine's air shafts spread into the mine. As the shaft filled with smoke, two miners escaped, but returned in an attempt to save three co-workers. All five suffocated.
The second incident of multiple fatalities occurred in 1902. William Price and Bernard Sutter perished while working as "powder monkeys," who prepared dynamite charges to take into the mine. The two men had just opened a 50 pound box of dynamite and were either capping the sticks or thawing them out with the open flame of their headlamps when they accidentally touched off the dynamite. News coverage of the mining accident was lurid, noting that there was not enough of Sutter left to examine for a coroner's inquest.
Mining was frequently a family affair, with a father and one or more sons working together in the mines. Sometimes, the sons were adults with families of their own. But more often, they were young men still living with their parents and helping to support four, five or six younger siblings. Schooling was a luxury in this era; if economic need demanded it, then boys left school and went to work.
The 1900 U.S. census found that 18 percent of children between 10 and 15 were working, and it was not uncommon to find miners as young as 14 working in the Issaquah mines. Most of these boys worked as drivers, who worked with a team of horses or mules, hauling cars of coal to the entrance of the mine shaft.
Later, the advent of electrical power in the mines created another task for young workers. A cable pulled coal cars out of the mine, and boys removed the coupler pin from between them to allow the car to continue down the tracks, and the cable to be rolled up. Plucking the pin from between the moving cars at the right time was tricky business; many hands and arms were injured or lost in this job.
The concept of retiring from work was uncommon 100 years ago, and it was impossible for all but the most financially successful. In 1900, of 139 men who worked in the Issaquah mines, six were in their 60s and two were over 70.
The January 2006 Sago Mine disaster in West Virginia reminded us that coal mining is not only part of our nation's history, it is part of the present as well. The last mine in Issaquah closed more than 40 years ago, but the marks of the mining industry are still visible if you know where to look: company homes that still stand on Mine Hill Road, low spots above air shafts and tunnels that sink, and the Hillside Cemetery graves of those who died mining coal.
Sources for this article include 1900 census records, Fire Rock, Issaquah Family Tree Database, the Seattle Post, and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Web site.
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In my first blog entry, I explained to you why its important for every radio professional to podcast, or at least learn how. Let me summarize: Because its just what you do. Its in your blood. Its who you are. Radio may have quit you, but you cannot quit radio. Furthermore, there are a LOT of bad podcasts out there. Listeners need you. Podcasting is the Wild Wild West of the industry. The new frontier. The Future of everything weve ever done. I cant overstate it. If you are not prepared to be a podcaster, you could be left behind. Thirty percent of internet users listen to some sort of Internet radio.
I dont have to tell you that terrestrial radio has yet to figure the Internet out, that its more than page views and slideshows of hot women. Just by reading this blog, and showing interest in podcasting, youre ahead of the game. So, how do you podcast? It starts by knowing what you have to say, and who your audience is. This is, more than ever, up to you. Your terrestrial radio career may have had you in several markets voicetracking in several formats- until you lost track of your voice, of who you are.
Your podcast, when you are ready, will speak to very specific people. YOUR audience will consciously choose to listen to you. They will carry you with them to the gym, in their cars, at work, listening when theyre supposed to be doing something else. They will CHOOSE you, on their time, on their schedule, when it works for them. They will stop you and start you and fast forward when you touch on something that just doesnt interest them. They will have unbelievably short attention spans and they will want you literally dropped in their laps through iTunes or RSS feeds. They are extremely high-maintenance and some are difficult to please. These are the demands you have to meet, and when you meet them, there is no feeling like it.
You will know EXACTLY how many people are listening to you. No LPMs, PPM's or diaries. No guesswork, no gymnastics no extrapolating the numbers. If theyre coming to you, you will know, and you will know right away. Your shows will live on in your archives, and those archives will generate as much traffic- if not more- than your fresh shows. In one year you can have dozens, maybe hundreds of shows available. If youre good enough, listeners may even PAY TO LISTEN TO YOUR OLD SHOWS. Think about THAT!
So, how do you find your audience? Youve probably bounced around a bit, town to town, up and down the dial. People in all those markets will remember you, no matter how long its been. Think about who you were to them, what your voice sounded like, what made you successful. Think about your voice for a few days. Find it again. Think about your audience, who may be listening when your podcast goes live. And when you have your voice, you will be ready. Map it out. Write down the topics. Create a little outline or cheat sheet to get started.
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Tamegonit Lodge is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2014. We have kicked off the year with a unique Winter Banquet that 400 people attended! Moving forward, we plan to induct more than 1000 new members into our lodge this year and we are rolling out several new things to commemorate the year through all of our events.
New inductees will receive the 75th Anniversary Lodge Flap set (displayed here) upon completion of their Ordeal. Lodge members interested in purchasing this 75th Anniversary Commemorative Lodge flap set can do so at the Naish Trading Post or at the Council Service Center. These will only be sold in sets and sell for $6.00/set. Only one run of these patches was ordered; when they sell out no more will be available!
As you probably know by now, the lodge is embarking on a major capital project by renovating Whippoorwill this year. Construction is slated to be complete by April 11 for the Section Conclave, hosted by Tamegonit Lodge at Naish Scout Reservation. The first candidates that will be inducted to the Order of the Arrow by our lodge will visit the renovated Whippoorwill on the weekend of April 25-27.
We want to encourage everyone to be a part of this historic and necessary project. By now, each member of the lodge should have received a letter detailing this project and explaining what you can do to help support this project. Fundraising was kicked off with an initial gift of $30,000 from the lodge to purchase the needed materials to frame Whippoorwill. Additional funding will support the ongoing work to finish Whippoorwill. The total fundraising goal of this project is $100,000. To learn the details of the project and fill out a pledge form to make a donation to this project, click Whippoorwill Capital Campaign Pledge Form.
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The Water Bottle Free initiative, a movement to lower the amount of plastic water bottles on campus and encourage the use of reusable ones, has been an ongoing pursuit among students and faculty leaders for many months. In fact, SCU has made a pledge to reduce the amount of plastic water bottles by 50% of their 2009 levels by 2012. In order to reach this goal, Associated Student Government (ASG) distributed Mission Sustainable reusable water bottles to all incoming freshman on campus last month. However, the success of this program could not have been achieved without the help of senior Conner Mulrooney who worked on installing over 30 goose-neck water filling stations around campus this summer.
Conner first became interested in sustainability when he traveled to Nueva Suyapa, Honduras where he witnessed people living among their trash and was inspired to help combat the amount of environmental degradation around the world. Since then he has been a proactive member of the Santa Clara University community by declaring economics and an environmental studies companion major and by reaching out to faculty and staff about affecting change on campus, which is subsequently how he received his job this summer working on the water filling stations.
Last spring while working at the Forge garden, Conner had the opportunity to meet Joe Sugg, the Assistant Vice President of University Operations and the man in charge of running many sustainable projects on campus such as installing solar panels and solar water heaters. After doing some research on Sugg's contributions to building a more sustainable campus, Conner asked to have an informational interview with him where he asked Sugg if it was possible to intern with him over the summer. Surprised, Conner notes, "he told me that no one has ever asked him that question before and that he had never thought about having an intern either." A few weeks later, Sugg called Conner back in for a formal interview, and he was offered an internship with Facilities helping to install the filling stations.
Conner's summer internship involved coordinating the installation of goose-neck water spigots. He met with contractors and plumbers about the water filter stations, surveyed predetermined sites to make sure that they were appropriate for goose-neck spigots, updated his supervisor on project completion status, and managed the cost spreadsheet to make sure that the stations did not go over budget.
"I was really excited to be in charge of leading such a wonderful project to [help] reduce plastic water bottles around campus," said Conner of his summer work. He found most interesting the reception his project received from faculty and staff on campus. "I had to speak with the building managers for every building that the stations were going to be installed in," he explained. "I think [they] were more excited about the new filling stations than the students."
Conner's work has impacted the Santa Clara community by placing convenient and accessible water filter stations in heavily trafficked areas of campus such as in Benson, Malley Fitness Center, and all residence halls. Conner's work is receiving strong recognition from the community and he is proud that the new goose-neck spigots are so popular. He hopes they contribute to a reduction in plastic water bottle use on campus.
Conner's advice to all who want to affect change on campus: "Pursue anything that interests you... each person has the power to make something out of every opportunity that one has, but people have to act on these opportunities to truly excel in life."
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Melbourne – France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has risked igniting a gender relations storm by provocatively suggesting women's players are more "unstable emotionally" than the men.
Tsonga, speaking after he bowed out of the Australian Open quarter-finals against Roger Federer late Wednesday, was asked why the women's game does not have a settled top three or four like the men.
"You know, the girls, they are more unstable emotionally than us. I'm sure everybody will say it's true, even the girls," he said, to laughter in the press room. "No? No, you don't think?
"But, I mean, it's just about hormones and all this stuff. We don't have all these bad things, so we are physically in good shape every time, and you (women) are not. That's it."
Men's tennis has an established 'Big Four' in Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, and the top four men's seeds are into the Australian Open semi-finals.
"In tennis, you cannot lie. You cannot lie. If they are No 1, No 2, No 3, No 4, it's because they deserve it and because they are the best players at the moment," Tsonga said.
Federer, when asked about the phenomenon, said women's tennis was "not far off" having a similar situation to the men. Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams have recently emerged as a dominant trio.
"They're not that far off. Of course, Serena's ranking wasn't always what it was supposed to be, let's say, so that obviously broke the mould," said the Swiss world number two.
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Greenpeace Shames P&G's "Thank You, Mom" Campaign With Orphaned Orangutans
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Lately P&G has done a pretty amazing job of leveraging the role and stories of motherhood in its advertising to make an emotional connection to consumers.
But now Greenpeace has unveiled a spot that takes that association and flips it to put a spotlight on what it says it the company's role in tropical forest destruction in Indonesia. Many home products use palm oil, which Greenpeace says is sourced from companies that are connected to substantial clearance of endangered orangutan habitat in Indonesia. The spot puts a heartbreaking (nearly) human face on the issue.
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While Palm Oil industry has made commendable progress to save the earth in less than 10-years, US+EU still are the world's biggest & longest cumulative polluter since 1751, and UK still is the world's biggest cumulative polluter per capita since 1800, with no sign of improving, where's Greenpeace & Co all this while?
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C5 us to the next location, player! Where it is, no one knows, at least until we get there.. Awesome show!
This is definitely one of those shows that was one of the greatest shows ever, because it combined action, mystery and a great way for us to learn something about other cultures and other countries, among other things. With Carmen Sandiego, the most notorious criminal and thief in the world, on the loose, it is up to the siblings, Ivy and Zack from ACME Detective Agency to find out what she is up to and try to capture her. The animation was very good and fluid, and the cast providing the voices of the characters has among it some of the best actors ever, such as Scott Menville and Jennifer Hale, among many others. Personally, a great show which should have continued for many more years. 10 out of 10!moreless
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Everything is superb about this show and I love the concept for this show and I love all of the characters my #1 favorite character is Carmen Sandiego. This show is very similar to Cyberchase it's also the same thing different concept but it my point of view Cyberchase & Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? they are very similar shows in a way. Their are games that is based on the same thing Carmen Sandiego and the great chase. The executional games Carmen Sandiego is made by TLC they did a superb job on all of the games so maby you should look it up on amazon.com.moreless
Legendary thief Carmen Sandiego is set up against two detectives, Zack and Ivy. Similar to the video game of the same name, this show uses animation to make history interesting to kids.
This show was (and to a certain extent, still is) one of my favorite shows. When my mom bought a few of the video tapes for me, I found this show funny and educational. The facts were informative at the tender age of five , and Zack and Ivy's squabbles were reminiscent of my own minor squabbles with my brother. The facts are interesting yet not preechy, and the animation is colorful and good. Overall, this show is great for anyone who wants their child to learn something while trying to figure out the case along the way, or someone who just wants to watch something to remind them of the simpler times.moreless
Finally some characterization
The characterization here of Carmen not simply being a villainess, of her actually having a backstory and some honor, was really cool. The voices for Zack and Ivy are familiar and cool too, but Lynn was still the better chief. Along with City Guys, one of the last after school specials I watched that was educational.
Seriously, bring this title back, before I get angry.
I don't know if it was Carmen, or just the whole show which I loved so much... but it was somthing, and it has never come back to me, and I will always remember the Carmen Sandiego shows on TV and never find anything the same from my childhood. The cast and stories were amazing, and it was so cool! The animation wasnt that good, but it was good enough for a child. The stories are just so cool, and you always wanted to know what is going to happen next. Carmen would steal things that she didn't even want, and she, if mortal, couldn't even think of stealing. * COUGH* Mont-Ste-Michelle...
Anyways, watch the show, you'll love it!moreless
One of my Favorite Cartoon when i was a kid
Informative and cool, this show was one of my favorites and still. This show should come back again.
This show, interteign and teach things, without you know, at least show have new versions.
Everyone who saw this when was child should had love it, at least saw at the times that we dont have anothing to see on Tv.


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House Rules Overcomes Start for Rampart Win
Joseph Shields Jr.'s House Rules overcame a bump at the start and survived an objection to win her first graded stakes Feb. 21 -- the $100,000 Rampart (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Joseph Shields Jr.'s House Rules overcame a bump at the start and survived an objection to win her first graded stakes Feb. 21 -- the $100,000 Rampart (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Never worse than second in seven lifetime starts, Godolphin Racing's speedy Wedding Toast goes for her sixth victory and second in a graded stakes Feb. 21 in the $100,000 Rampart (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
A $3.9 million broodmare, a record $3 million weanling filly, and a daylong parade of seven-figure horses helped the Keeneland November sale post gains across the board at its lively second session Nov. 5 in Lexington.
Ciao Bella, a 5-year-old Giant's Causeway mare in foal to Speightstown, was purchased for $1.6 million by Don Alberto Corp. Nov. 5 at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
Devil's Cave did all her running from the start as the 1-2 favorite in the $150,000 Rampart Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream March 29, so stablemate Gamay Noir picked up the pieces in deep stretch to win at odds of 49-1.
Devil's Cave, winner of the Feb. 16 Sabin Stakes (gr. II), heads a field of eight including multiple graded stakes winner Unlimited Budget in the $150,000 Rampart Stakes (gr. III) March 29 at Gulfstream Park.
Smooth as silk under jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder vanquished both two-time champion Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar while rolling to an open-lengths victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 1.
The Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may only have a field of six, but they have created perhaps the most riveting puzzle in the entire series this year.
While most of the New York-based horses for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) are traveling to California Oct. 28, Authenticity has been at Santa Anita since running second in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) a month earlier.
A good number of the Oct. 26 works at Santa Anita were by Breeders' Cup candidates getting in major licks before the Nov. 1-2 World Championships, including Classic contenders Mucho Macho Man and Moreno.
It was a busy morning Oct. 19 at Santa Anita Park, as Breeders' Cup contenders led by Classic runner Mucho Macho Man turned in moves over the track.
Three Chimneys Sales has added three high-profile broodmares or broodmare prospects to its Fasig-Tipton November consignment.
Mucho Macho Man, fresh off his first grade I victory for trainer Kathy Ritvo, posted a half-mile workout Oct. 12 at Santa Anita Park, where he is expected to make a return start in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
Beholder left no doubt that she is ready to take on the best distaffers on the continent after easily going gate-to-wire in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) against a salty group of shippers and older fillies and mares.
Spendthrift Farm's Beholder and grade I winner Joyful Victory head a field of eight fillies and mares entered for the $250,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 28 at Santa Anita Park.
Besilu Stables' two-time champion Royal Delta continued on her path toward a third crown with an easy victory in the Personal Ensign Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 25.
Champion mare Royal Delta is the class of a small group entered in the $600,000 Personal Ensign Invitational (gr. I) Aug. 25 at Saratoga, but as we saw last year in this event, sometimes even class gets beat.
After Joyful Victory threw in a clunker in the Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I) in her most recent start, trainer Larry Jones says he's learned his lesson as he brings her to Monmouth Park for the Molly Pitcher Stakes July 28.
Cool comes to the Spa course, at least in some definitions. read blog
Content to track surprising leader Sea Island through slow fractions early, Authenticity surged past turning for home on her way to winning the $200,000 Shuvee Handicap (gr. III) July 20 at Saratoga.
Eblouissante, half sister of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, will return to the races July 20 when she aims for her first stakes win in the $200,000 84 Lumber Shuvee Handicap (gr. III) at Saratoga Race Course.
Champion racemare Royal Delta aims for a title defense July 20 in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I), seeking redemption after a five-length loss in the June 15 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs.
CresRan Stable's homebred Tiz Miz Sue took advantage of a speed duel between Joyful Victory and Authenticity to post an impressive victory in the Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park May 27.
Trainer Larry Jones will offer a stiff one-two punch in the $400,000 Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I), with stablemates Joyful Victory and Believe You Can both entered for the May 27 event at Belmont Park.
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Is "Master For iTunes Droplet" Using Same Encoder As iTunes?
Is "Master For iTunes Droplet" Using Same Encoder As iTunes?
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After reading some of the Mastered for iTunes documentation and downloading the accompanying tools, I have a question...
In the PDF, they discuss the previous challenges of encoding high resolution files and note the advances they've made in their new AAC encoding process, which I'm assuming is done through the Master for iTunes Droplet encoding tool provided. Anyways, I experimented with some of the recent 24/96 files I own, from the recent Paul McCartney Archive series, and I found myself quite impressed with the results.
This got me to thinking: while this droplet is aimed at high resolution files, would regular CD rips also benefit from using this droplet, as well? Today, I grabbed my AIFFs of my 2011 Smiths and 2009 Beatles remasters and tried it out and, for me, I noticed a definite improvement. The frequency response seemed better, things seemed tighter, and had some "balls" to them, and, for the first time, I had trouble discerning the AAC from the source. But before I get excited and start re-ripping my entire collection, is this just my imagination or is there really anything going on that's different between the droplet and, say, a regular CD rip in iTunes? I fear this might end up being some placebo effect. If they are different, would it be good practice to use this droplet for regular 16/44.1 files?
I'm a little fuzzy on this, and sort of new to all this, so any clarity would be greatly appreciated.
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Cleveland residents living near condemned homes have message for Florida house flipper
Neighbors deal with 14 vacant homes on street
CLEVELAND - Harvey Green Sr. has lived on East 118th Street in Cleveland since 1967. He's seen his neighborhood take a dramatic downturn, especially in the past three years.
The block is now filled with 14 vacant and condemned homes, causing some of Green's neighbors to move out.
Green lives across the street from one of the blighted houses currently owned by Bryce Peters Financial Corp., and Blaine Murphy of Naples Florida.
Cuyahoga County prosecutors have charged Murphy with buying up dozens of Cleveland homes, allegedly using false identities and non-existent witnesses, and then trying to sell the homes to make a quick profit. Prosecutors say the effort has left Cleveland neighborhoods with more than 100 condemned homes that have reduced property values and increased criminal activity.
On Nov. 26, Murphy reached a plea deal with Cleveland Housing Court and agreed to pay $500,000 in fines and home demolition costs.
But so far the fines have done little to help residents like Green, who continue to live among these nuisance houses.
Green is hoping prosecutors will convict Murphy and issue a message to the Florida house flipper.
"Blaine, do you care about other people?" shouted Green. "I have children, and even though my children are grown, I would love for you give them the chance to live. We all got to pay for this, but I think that you Blaine should also pay, so you can be fair too."
Meanwhile, NewsChannel5 is trying to spark neighborhood involvement by residents who volunteer to make a difference when it comes to vacant and condemned properties. We're inviting them to report nuisance properties through our Building Better Neighborhood initiative.
Just send us pictures and information on vacant homes in your neighborhood and we'll forward the information to your city building department, in an effort to move the properties to progress.
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In Colorado, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said in an email shared with The Associated Press that inmates with ICE detainers will be released once any state or federal charges are resolved. The San Miguel County sheriff announced a similar decision Tuesday.
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Something More: Hello Kitty in Space, Christian Manga, and Shuffled Spiritual Stories
Erin Straza reports on a 7th grader who sent a Hello Kitty doll into space, and hopes to use her passions to stir joy in others, too. [Christ and Pop Culture]
The Cajun Samurai jumps into the harem tale of gods and demons known as Shuffle…and then wishes he hadn't. [The Cajun Samurai]
D.M. Dutcher gives a brief rundown of Christian OEL manga, particularly those distributed by the now defunct Realbuzz Studios. [Cacao, put down the shovel!]
As part of the Something More series of posts, each week Beneath the Tangles links to writings about anime and manga that involve religion and spirituality. If you've written such a piece or know of one, please email TWWK if you'd like it included.
Something More: Sayaka Miki's Body and Soul, Yui's Idols, and Hope in Angel's Egg
Ty-chama examines the connections to the story of Noah's Ark and to the ideas of faith and hope in Christianity within the film, Angel's Egg. [Watashi wa Bucho!!]
Nick Calibey continues his series of posts about Madoka Magica by examining the connection between body and soul, as expressed in the series and by St. Cyril. [A Rather Silly Blog]
Draggle examines the idea in episode 12 of Kokoro Connect that Yui's life is meaningful because of community and love, rather than because of the former idols she has constructed. [Draggle's Anime Blog]
A student is requesting MAL users to respond to survey she is conducting on anime spirituality. [MyAnimeList forums]
As part of the Something More series of posts (formerly Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere), each week, Beneath the Tangles links to writings about anime and manga that involve religion and spirituality. If you've written such a piece or know of one, please email TWWK if you'd like it included.
Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Kokoro Community, Fairies Invent Religion, and Exorcising Anime Demons
Draggle continues his fabulous series of posts on Kokoro Connect, defining community and showing how various characters contributed to being part of one in episode eight, before tying it all together with biblical teachings. [Draggle's Anime Blog]
Processr compares episode nine of Humanity Has Declined to Gulliver's Travels, complete with criticism of religion. [Anipulse]
Lady Saika examines demon possession in Supernatural and Blue Exorcist, and invites readers to give other examples. [Lady Geek Girl and Friends]
Mira mentions the spiritual journey in The Wings of Honneamise in her collaboration post with Cholisose. [Cholisose!]
Sweetpea finishes her Evangelion posts with End of Evangelion, and closes with some discussion of the characters' attempts at creating a god. [Going in Blindly]
Aniblogger Testimony – Dressing down while dressing up: on being a Muslim anime fan and a one-time cosplayer
In the Spring of 2011, I asked some of the anime blogosphere's most noted writers to create posts discussing anime and their own personal faith. Though the main phase of the project is over, I'm always eagerly looking for additional guest posts to add to the series. Today, Hana, a wonderful blogger from the ever-popular T.H.A.T Anime Blog, gives us a wonderful addition to this series.
It wasn't the first time that I'd been to an anime convention, but it was the first time that I'd cosplayed at one. Needless to say, it was a rather memorable experience.
Not that the M.C.M. London Expo is strictly an anime con, as it's more like a trade fair for movies, comics, games and related pop culture. Yet, I knew from the previous two times that I'd been, that many attendees cosplayed in outfits that were just as impressive as what I'd seen in photos of American and East Asian cons.
The first time that I attended the Expo was in May 2009, I went with two friends and I dressed how I usually do, in casual trousers with a matching top and headscarf. As a moderately religious Muslim female who wears the hijab (or headscarf), I usually wear western clothes (I'm Bangladeshi by blood, but born and live in London), otherwise whatever I want, as long as I'm dressed modestly. Sometimes, I'll wear a hat instead of a headscarf, as long as it's roomy enough to stuff my hair into it. So, comfy outfit in place, my first con was a positive experience, mostly spent walking around with friends, staring at the cosplayers, avoiding the 'Free Hug'-ers, buying a few anime related items, buying a tonne of Pocky, and generally feeling very cultured and weeabooish.
The second time I went was in May of last year and it was rather different, as it was more of an excuse to meet up with Ame, a fellow anime fan and blogger who I'd met online (and a couple of another ani blogger friends called Scamp and Hanners, as it turned out) and had been friends with for about a year, also around the same time that I had my one year anniversary as an anime blogger. In short, it was slightly nerve-wracking, as it was the first time I'd be meeting people face to face who I'd previously only conversed with online. However, having already shared photos with Ame and Skyped with all three meant that it wasn't really the first time we'd met, so it wasn't a big deal in that sense and turned out to be a lot of fun. In terms of the whole what to wear thing, I decided not to wear a headscarf and to wear one of my Bakerboy hats instead, i.e. like the one in my avatar, the same avatar I use when posting/ commenting on anime blogs and on Twitter. Thus, I wouldn't say that this was a deliberate decision to downplay the fact that I'm a Muslim, in the highly unlikely event that anyone else's first impression of me face to face would be that of some kind of religious nut. Rather, knowing that at least one of them had already shared pictures with me and knew me fairly well by that point, and that quite frankly all three of them are simply really nice, non-judgemental, 'normal' people, I just thought the hat thing would be a fun way for them to make the connection with my online persona and to help recognise me in the crowd. Read the rest of this entry
Re-Viewed: Angel Beats! Episode 03 and Choosing Your Way
For me, the height of Angel Beats! was episode 3. Although I enjoyed most of the rest of the show, this particularly episode moved me and ended with a mystery that, unlike in many other anime of the same vein, actually made me think and wonder.
The episode is simple in nature and in fact, reflects a recurring setup – one group infiltrates while another baits Angel. In this case, Yuri's group, including a new recruit who insists on being called Christ, tries to enter the "most holy place," the computer desk in Angel's dorm room (the temple), where she meets with God. But by the end of the episode, whatever Christian motif might have taken place all seems incidental, as discoveries are made about Angel lack of angelic power and Iwasawa becomes one with the universe, apparently by her own will.
Still, I think an important lesson was reemphasized to me while viewing Iwasawa's story, which was my favorite in the show. The past Iwasawa and the present are two opposites in how they approached their lives.
Re-Viewed: Angel Beats! Episode 01 and My So Called Examined Life
When I started this blog, I brainstormed a number of series (and ideas about those series) that I wanted to blog on. Angel Beats! was right at the top. But until today, I've never blogged on the series, because I was a bit overwhelmed with the amount of spiritual themes in the show and having to remember it all when I'd forgotten much of the series (aka middle portion). But that all changed when I received the Angel Beats! complete collection in the mail. And so I thought, "Hey, why not re-view/review the entire series?" Along the way, I'll include some of my favorite fanart pieces of the characters as I comment on Christian themes and ideas in the series.
The episode begins with a bang. Within minutes, we see a Haruhi-type with a fancy-looking rifle aimed at young, petite girl, who ends up going T-1000 on our protagonist. I remember watching the opening scenes with jaw nearly agape – I expected to see Clannad/Kanon/Air, and this definitely was not that. The episode then shifts focus on Yuri, who I think is as representative of the young generation (maybe aged 12-15) as any anime character I can recall seeing. Three things she says in the episode remind me of so many dozens of young people I've interacted with online and in the classroom: Read the rest of this entry
Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Sorting It All Out
I stumbled upon the most interesting blog today! Authored by an animation school student, the writer (Sombra) focuses considerably on four particular topics: anime and manga, music and art, spirituality, and therianthropy.
Woh – what a range, eh?
In fact, I have to admit my ignorance – I looked up therianthropy and read through a few of Sombra's posts to get an idea of what this is – it, too, seems to have some sort of connection with spirituality, among other things, in individuals being linked to animals. Really interesting. In fact, I found all her posts to be interesting, including some more lengthy musings on spirituality (here and here). She has some posts on anime, though it seems Sombra has mostly switched to writing about that topic (and others) on another blog, Fandom Grounds.
What originally drew me to the site was the author's post on labels. She's a unique individuals, and counts herself an otaku, among other things. Please go check out her site!
Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Early Buddhism in Japan
Jonathan Tappan, who is well-versed in Buddhism, has posted a few more interesting, short essays on the religion on FunBlog. Each post in this series is short and interesting, and they contain pictures of wonderful historic artwork.
The first is about Early Japanese Buddhist Sects, briefly recounting their history; Jonathan also makes an interesting comment about the name of K-On! character, Ritsu. The second post discusses Shingon Buddhism, giving background information on Koubou-daishi, an interesting and significant historic figure.
The third post focuses on the most well-known sect in the west, Zen Buddhism. Tappan relates a most interesting letter and a great story related to this type. The fourth discusses Nichiren Buddhism and it's importance in Japan. In the final post, Jonathan discusses Pure Land Buddhism and gives example of how it shows up in anime. It's interesting to draw parallels between this sect and Christianity, where the concept of grace can be likewise cheapened and lead to depravity.
These brief history lessons are, I think, well worth your time. Check them out!
Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Animephobia
Chelsea Machiela published an article in ViewsHound today called "Animephobia – The fear of Anime." It deals with the perception of anime by outsiders as something dark and unpleasant.
There are a couple of concepts that Chelsea introduces which I think are worth mentioning. First, she discusses religion (or lack thereof) in anime. She also seems to purpose her piece toward conservative parents, which I think is the best audience for such an article.
Please go give it a read!
Madoka, Homura, and a Yuri Embrace of Grace
Weeks past the tweet and blogfest that was Puella Shoujo Madoka Magica episode 12, I felt the need to add one more piece to the already-considerable pile of writings about the finale. While I've already discussed Christian motifs of the episode, and others have commented extensively on its various religious aspects, I wanted to focus on one particular scene in episode 12. It lasts only two to three minutes, but it's likely to be remembered by most who saw the show. Why?
Because it was awkward.
At least it was awkward in that it was unexpected. The scene I'm talking about is the one where Madoka embraces Homura, with the two clothed in nothing but glittery shadows (you can see a shot of the scene at Ambivalence, or is it ambiguity?).
While the scene projected yuri overtones for the show and the girls' relationship (forgive me if I'm wrong, but I understand the genre in terms of how John at AnimeNation defines it), I want to focus on the spiritual transformation that occurs within Homura in the scene. It's a strangely innocent and pure scene – both girls are in their natural states and it is talk of friendship that dominates, not of lovers. Read the rest of this entry


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Regina's young volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 deficit but just couldn't close the deal Wednesday night in a playoff volleyball opener against Iowa Valley.
The Tigers defeated the Regals 25-21, 25-23, 12-25, 23-25, 15-6 in the Regals' gym.
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Minister Baird Statement on Yemen
(No. 352 – November 23, 2011 – 5:50 p.m. ET) Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement:
"Canada welcomes the agreement signed by President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen.
"His agreement to step down from power in 30 days prepares the way for Yemen's transition to a more open society—one that respects freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
"We commend all involved, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council, in negotiating this agreement.
"We are looking to the President and the interim leadership to respect this agreement, which calls for free, fair and transparent elections to be held in the next 90 days.
"Canada stands with the people of Yemen in their quest for a brighter future."
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November 30, 2015
by Melissa Brunner
Ever notice how certain weather makes you crave certain food? I asked on my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WIBWMelissaBrunner) today what favorite cold-weather meals people had. I always think of grilled cheese and either tomato soup or chili! A lot of people responded with soups and stews and chicken and noodles.
Seeing all those wonderful comfort foods also brought to mind a debate sparked by celebrity chef Paula Deen's revelation that she has Type 2 diabetes. Some are criticizing her (and quite harshly) for touting high-fat foods while knowing she developed a condition related to obesity and unhealthy eating. She has responded that she's learned such foods must be enjoyed in moderation and there are lower-fat alternatives for the recipes.
What do you think? Are the critics being unfairly harsh? Or should Paula Deen be renouncing the food that made her famous?
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A close look at the "Your site on the web" reports of GWT.
Last time, I discussed the Google Webmaster Tools (GWT) dashboard "site configuration" section. Here, I'll get more into the meat of the GWT reports in the "Your site on the web" section, which discusses specific ways and measurements that Google uses to view your site in relation to others.
Top Search Queries (Impressions and Clickthrough)
The Top Search Queries report contains very helpful information, but its layout is sometimes confusing. First, it's important to understand the respective roles of the two main columns of data in this report, "Impressions" and "Clickthrough."
The Impressions column lists Google queries for which your site appears on a SERP (define) -- along with the average position, or ranking, of the term. In other words, of all the searches that users perform at Google, these are the top 20 queries for which your site appears. The "%" column indicates the relative query volume of those 20 queries. For example, if the top query shows 15 percent and the second query shows 5 percent, you can estimate that the demand for the first term is roughly three times that of the second.
The Clickthrough column is a subset of the Impressions data. In other words, of all the queries for which your site appears in Google SERPs, here are the queries for which users actually clicked over to your site. (This list also contains the average position, or ranking, of the term.)
In an ideal world, the terms in the Impressions column would be mirrored in the Clickthrough column. That is, your site would both appear for significant queries and get clicks from all the users making those queries. Unfortunately, that's rarely how it happens. If your average position for a term is 8 or 9, for instance, you're likely losing organic clicks to the sites in the top three or four positions. This is a case of getting impressions but not actually getting a worthwhile number of clicks.
What can you do with this data? Contrast the lists. Create a list of query terms for which you are appearing, but for which you're not getting clickthrough. Then figure out which of your URLs match up to each query term. (Knowing only that your site is ranking for a specific term is not enough; you need to know which URL to work on.) This list of terms represents some of your most prominent opportunities for additional traffic. Why? Because chances are, some additional effort in optimizing a specific URL will likely send you into the zone to receive more traffic; if you're already on page one, you've already fought most of the battle.
Links to Your Site
This section is one of the most popular and informative of all of the GWT reports. Here you can see, down to the URL, the links pointing to your site, listed in order of URLs with the most incoming links. If you don't want to scroll through all the pages of the report, there's even a field that lets you check a specific URL from your site.
How can you use this data? It's helpful for gauging how "top heavy" or "bottom heavy" your site is. If all the inbound links to your site point to the home page, your deep data may be suffering. It's also helpful to measure the "before" and "after" phases of a specific promotion in which one of the goals is accruing new links to a specific URL.
But pay close attention to the list, because not all links are created equally. Following are a few reasons to treat the link data with a critical eye:
This report takes all the on-page data that Google collects as it crawls your site, and it lists the terms in order of how frequently they appear. It's very similar to a "tag cloud" for your site's copy, but instead of ranking terms by an increase in point size, it does so the old-fashioned way, by ranking the terms numerically.
Look at this list in two ways: Examine the terms that do appear and see if they represent your thematic goals for the site. Similarly, look at the list and try to determine what's not there but should be.
Internal Links
This section is nearly identical to the "Links to your site" section, except that it lists links from your own site that point to your specific URLs. Again, you can check a specific URL if you don't see it listed in the report. This is a helpful way to test your navigation (whether Google is finding pages through a new dropdown menu, for instance) and the relative authority that you're allocating throughout your site.
Subscriber Stats
In Google's words, this report shows you the "number of aggregated subscribers you have from Google services such as Google Reader, iGoogle, and Orkut. And of course to have a subscriber, you must first have an XML feed that can be subscribed to. Otherwise, this report will be empty.
This is helpful guide to monitoring the growth of your subscriber base, but remember that this number doesn't measure subscribers from non-Google properties such as Yahoo, Netvibes, or Bloglines.
In my next column, we'll take a closer look at what many consider the most critical component of GWT, the "Diagnostics" section.
Erik Dafforn is the executive vice president of Intrapromote LLC, an SEO firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Erik manages SEO campaigns for clients ranging from tiny to enormous and edits Intrapromote's blog, SEO Speedwagon. Prior to joining Intrapromote in 1999, Erik worked as a freelance writer and editor. He also worked in-house as a development editor for Macmillan and IDG Books. Erik has a Bachelor's degree in English from Wabash College. Follow Erik and Intrapromote on Twitter.
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SciFi Channel to show Doctor Who in the US
The SciFi Channel finally admits that it got it wrong when it first passed on the new Doctor Who. It has now signed a deal to show the first series (with Christopher Eccleton as the Doctor) and it also has an option on the second series.
Sci FI Channel's Thomas P Vitale said Mr Vitale said: "With its rich history of imaginative storytelling, Doctor Who is a true sci-fi classic. We're excited to add the show to our line up."
Although last year they said no because it was too British. Oh well, at least they're not stubborn. Everyone in the US cheer!
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The WPIAL didn't exactly welcome the Falcons back into the playoffs with open arms as Connellsville is paired up with second-seeded Gateway in the first round of the WPIAL Quad A postseason.
Gateway is the top team out of the Quad Southwest Conference. The Gators racked up an 8-1 overall record and went undefeated in the conference.
The Falcons will face a running back that has done plenty of damage to plenty of opponents this season. Justin King is ranked sixth in the WPIAL in rushing with 122 carries for 1,352 yards and 23 touchdowns.
"There is only one way you can stop speed," Connellsville coach Andy Robertson said in reference to King. "You have to surround it. If you miss and angle, he'll find it and turn it into a big run."
But King isn't Gateway's only weapon. Justin Colbaugh has carried the ball 49 times and has scored five touchdowns. Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Smith has thrown for 940 yards and 13 touchdowns. David Williams has caught nine passes for 225 yards and four scores.
"Their quarterback has speed and running ability," Robertson said. "He also has a strong arm."
The Falcons (4-5) have picked it up a notch on offense of late as they posted a 42-21 win over Hempfield to close out the regular season. Quarterback Nate Feniello has thrown for 545 yards and seven touchdowns. Shane Gannon and Terrence McCrae have each stepped up as reliable receivers, but Connellsville's biggest strength has been its running game. Scott Jones leads the way with 120 carries for 480 yards and five touchdowns.
"Our offense has shown that we can take the ball and move it on the ground," Robertson said. "We have to be able to run the ball and make the game as short as possible."
As usual, the Falcons will look to keep it close by avoiding turnovers and penalties. And there is a definite sense of confidence with this team, despite being a heavy underdog.
"Why not us,?" Robertson said. "We're not intimidated. We feel we can play and we feel we can win."
The two teams did not play each other last season.
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For Mount Pleasant, the road through the playoffs will hit a big-time obstacle as the Vikings travel to Thomas Jefferson to take on the Jaguars. Thomas Jefferson posted a 7-2 overall record and a perfect 6-0 mark in the Big 7 Conference. This team is playoff-tested, having advanced to the WPIAL finals in 2003 before losing to Pine-Richland.
The Jaguars can be explosive thanks to quarterback Brad Dawson. Dawson ranks ninth in the WPIAL in passing with 73 completions for 1,297 yards and 12 touchdowns. His go-to receiver is Adam Plantz, who has hauled in 26 passes for 437 yards and three scores. Evan Browne is also a playmaker, pulling in 15 catches for 414 yards and five touchdowns.
On the ground, Nate Nix carries the load. So far this season, Nix has rushed 86 times for 507 yards and five touchdowns. Josh Pauley has ran it 74 times for 447 yards and four touchdowns. Thomas Jefferson ended the regular season with a 17-7 win over West Mifflin.
Mount Pleasant obviously has a lot of weapons to neutralize if it hopes to have a chance at topping the home team. However, the Vikings have some big-time players as well. Quarterback Jeff Marker has had a strong season, throwing for 372 yards and two touchdowns. However, his main contribution has been with his legs as he has rushed for 620 yards and seven touchdowns on 120 carries. Marker may be called upon to run more often if feature back Tyler Gorinski is slowed or sidelined with a leg injury suffered in last week's 7-0 loss to Hempfield. Gorinski is the team's top ground-gainer with 725 yards rushing and eight touchdowns. Look for Donnie Ament to get some carries as well as Jack Snyder. Snyder is also the team's leading receiver with 12 catches for 120 yards and a score.
The Vikings finished the regular season with a record of 4-5 and a Keystone Conference mark of 4-3.
Mount Pleasant and Thomas Jefferson did not face each other in 2003.
Frazier at B'worth
While many teams are gearing up for the playoffs, Frazier and Bentworth have elected to round out the season with an exhibition game this evening.
The Commodores (4-5) will be looking to get back on the field as soon as possible after being hammered by Carmichaels 40-0 last week. Quarterback Tony Battaglini has been strong under center, throwing for 14 touchdowns. His top target has been Steve Erdely, who ranks sixth in the WPIAL in receiving with 39 catches for 610 yards and eight touchdowns. Running back Ryan Keebler has gained 417 yards on 98 carries. He has also scored three rushing touchdowns.
The Bearcats (2-7) have a strong passing game. Quarterback Andy Lauterbach is seventh in the WPIAL in passing with 84 completions for 1,409 yards and 20 touchdowns. Derek Donaldson has 36 receptions for 680 yards and 11 touchdowns while E.J. Werner has grabbed 12 passes for 247 yards and two scores. Werner has also rushed for 455 yards and six scores.
The two teams didn't play each other last year.
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Rain is the great leveler! Good to see Rossi back on the podium. Think this proves that the Ducati is the problem-not Rossi. Great race - now would all those posters who have been slagging Rossi, saying he is finished, a has been, lacking talent etc., please retract? Guess that would be asking too much!


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A roofing contractor patches holes in the roof of Panacea Day Spa and Salon on Thursday after a severe storm blew through the area. Downed trees were reported throughout the area.
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Employees and customers of Panacea Day Spa and Salon in Mountain Home were given a start Thursday when a sycamore tree crashed through a back room. The strong storms that raced through the Twin Lakes Area were the most likely culprit as strong winds and lightning battered the area.
"We heard the crack," said manager Trisha Blair. Two branches from the tree ripped through the ceiling, one impaling itself through it.
The tree also tore a drainage gutter from the building and destroyed the back porch. Pieces of the tree littered the grass and back parking lot.
Despite the damage, Panacea remained open. As employees and clients continued to go about things normally, Paragon Roofing and Farris Contractors were already in the process of removing the tree from the building and patching holes.
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Ralph Bahna
February 24, 2014
Ralph M. Bahna, age 71, a resident of Stamford, CT died Monday, February 24, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 23, 1942 he was the son of the late Ralph and Frieda Mushro Bahna. Mr. Bahna was the husband of Dorothy Ballard Bahna.
Mr. Bahna was the founder and longtime Chairman of the Club Quarters business hotel chain. He was a founding investor and the longtime Chairman of Priceline.com; he was the CEO of Cunard Lines, USA; and later Chairman for almost a decade of Cunard Lines, Ltd.; and a senior marketing executive with Trans World Airlines.
In both his business and private life, Ralph combined integrity and personal modesty with constant drive and passionate commitment to both public service and the public good. Ralph commanded attention, respect and loyalty through the clarity, forcefulness and originality of his thinking and leadership.
In the field of health, Ralph supported Columbia New York Presbyterians atrial fibrillation research and served on its heart steering committee. He was also involved in developing the Center for Integrative Medicine & Wellness at Stamford Hospital (Stamford, Connecticut). In the field of education, Ralph worked with the dean at UC Berkeley, one of his alma maters, to develop the Innovative Leader curriculum of the Haas School of Business. He was also a generous supporter of the University of Michigan wrestling program, where he was once a Big Ten champion for the Wolverines.
Ralph always regarded his family as the source of his greatest joy. In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter Laura Lovejoy and her husband William of Larchmont, NY, his daughter Deborah Chrabolowski and her husband John of Wilton, CT, his son Adam Bahna and his wife Amy of Darien, CT, one sister Joanne Deeb of Bloomfield Hills, MI and eight grandchildren, Jackson, Cole, Mason, Emery, Zachary, Tyler, Ella, and Cassidy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 10:00AM in St. Cecilias Church,1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends on Monday March 3, 2014 from 4:00PM to 9:00PM at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St, New Canaan, CT.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Bahna Fund for Electrophysiology/ New York- Presbyterian Fund, Inc. c/o Adele Conner, Office of Development, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 654 West 170th St., NY, NY 10032
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