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Review: In spite of the glowing reviews by others who have eaten here, I cannot say that my own experience was all that great. Maybe I caught them on a bad day or something, I don't know - but we went for lunch on the spur of the moment, and it seemed like we were disturbing them, rather than them wanting to help us. . . the place was empty but for the two of us - The atmosphere is nice - cozy - tucked away, as someone else said -- and at first I thought that this would be a great place to take my family - - then I got the food. . . I asked them to recommend whatever THEY thought was the best thing on the menu - and they recommended their home made burger. Now, I understand that this burger has had accolades from many corners - - so like i said - maybe it was just a bad day - - but mine was just dry and tasteless - I was very disappointed Anyway, this was my impression - for what it's worth... aloha Tito gray
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Editorial: Carbon-based nanoscience and nanotechnology
'Without carbon, life cannot exist', the saying goes, and not only life. For technological development, carbon was the ultimate material of the 19th century. It allowed the beginnings of the industrial revolution, enabling the rise of the steel and chemical industries, it made the railways run, and it played a major role in the development of naval transportation. Silicon, another very interesting material which makes up a quarter of the earth's crust, became the material of the 20th century in its turn. It gave us the development of high performance electronics and photovoltaics with large fields of applications and played a pivotal role in the evolution of computer technology. The increased device performance of information and data processing systems is changing our lives on a daily basis, producing scientific innovations for a new industrial era. However, success breeds its own problems, and there is ever more data to be handled—which requires a nanoscience approach. This cluster aims to address various aspects, prospects and challenges in this area of great interest for all our futures.
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Carbon exists in various allotropic forms that are intensively investigated for their unusual and fascinating properties, from both fundamental and applied points of view. Among them, the sp2 (fullerenes, nanotubes and graphene) and sp3 (diamond) bonding configurations are of special interest since they have outstanding and, in some cases, unsurpassed properties compared to other materials. These properties include very high mechanical resistance, very high hardness, high resistance to radiation damage, high thermal conductivity, biocompatibility and superconductivity. Graphene, for example, possesses very uncommon electronic structure and a high carrier mobility, with charge carriers of zero mass moving at constant velocity, just like photons. All these characteristics have put carbon and carbon-related nanomaterials in the spotlight of science and technology research. The main challenges for future understanding include i) material growth, ii) fundamental properties, and iii) developing advanced applications.
The reviews in this Cluster Issue of Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics cover carbon nanoparticles and nanotubes, graphene, nano-diamond and films. They address the most current aspects and issues related to their fundamental and outstanding properties, and describe various classes of high-tech applications based on these promising materials. Future prospects, difficulties and challenges are addressed. Important issues include growth, morphology, atomic and electronic structure, transport properties, superconductivity, doping, nanochemistry using hydrogen, chemical and bio-sensors, and bio-imaging, allowing readers to evaluate this very interesting topic and draw perspectives for the future.
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The lay press has reported on two stories this week that both relate to "designing babies," although only one of these reports is about producing "designer babies." The two new technologies, neither yet utilized in a human population, raise different ethical questions, but I, for one, am more troubled by the prospect of a "designer baby" than I am by the possibility of designing, or creating an embryo, free of its mother's mitochondrial disease.
National Public Radio (NPR) reported on the advances in treating mitochondrial disease with its story that embryologists are now capable of creating an embryo with maternal DNA but with another woman's mitochondria, thus allowing women with serious mitochondrial diseases to have healthy offspring. The ethical issues are twofold. This would be the first time we would change the genetics of an embryo, and this change could be passed on to its offspring as well (but only to female offspring because mitochondria are passed along the maternal line by way of the mitochondria in the ovum). Some ethicists have argued that manipulating the genetics of the human genome in a transmissible way is a "bright line" that should not be crossed because if the procedure created any new genetic mistakes, these too would be heritable.
The second ethical issue is that the child could be understood as having the DNA of three parents because he or she would have the mitochondrial DNA of the ovum donor while having the nuclear DNA of his or her parents. As NPR decribes, Ronald Green, a bioethicist at Dartmouth College, expressed concerns that the offspring could have identity issues because they are the genetically related to three parents, not two.
The first issue of permanently "fixing" genetic diseases is one that I imagine causes little ethical worry among clinicians. Having seen patients suffer with cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and other painful, life shortening ailments, we would like to see these diseases eradicated by some means other than eliminating all the fetuses afflicted with these genetic errors. If we could allow couples to create healthy fetuses who would in turn be able to have healthy children, we would not be creating Frankensteins so much as we are curing a disease by attacking it at its root cause. The fear of untoward effects is real, but this is not a new ethical problem or realm for medicine. Like any other treatment, there are potential harms and we need to be vigilant about identifying possible harms, toxicity, or side effects. We already cause secondary cancers by treating cancer, yet no one suggests that the genetic errors induced by our chemotherapy has crossed a "bright line."
Furthermore, we don't think, for good reason, of our mitochondrial DNA as being part of "who we are" in the same sense as our nuclear DNA. Having the genetics of a third parent only in our mitochondria is too abstract a concern to cause serious issues for the children that could now be born healthy if this technology was used. While mitochondria are crucial to our health, our personal characteristics are not determined by these little power generating organelles. But it is the intentional manipulation of these personal characteristics that the second report on genetics described this week, and this is the story that I find more ethically disturbing than the quest to treat mitochondrial disease.
23andME, a for-profit company that offers whole genome sequencing, recently received a patent on technology that could be used in an infertility clinic to select a donor that is most likely to produce an offspring with characteristics chosen by the prospective parents. Bioethicists have already responded that this is an effort to create "designer babies." Unlike the report discussed above, 23andMe is not tampering with DNA. In fact, after testing the maternal and paternal DNA, they can only predict the likelihood of any given phenotypic trait. But here is a "bright line" that I do believe we should not cross—the difference between treating disease and "shopping for a child." Some have argued that the line between disease and undesirable phenotypes is also somewhat gray, and while I am willing to acknowledge this to some extent, picking hair color, height, intelligence, or musical ability is not within this zone of controversy. Many of us have a visceral reaction against this proposed intervention, but let me offer one reasoned argument as well.
Harvard philosopher and ethicist Michael Sandel has argued that the ability to create designer children would fundamentally change the nature of having children. Children are gifts that we cannot design or control (as every parent quickly realizes). As Sandel writes, treating disease and designing children are fundamentally different, "The problem lies in the hubris of the designing parents, in their drive to master the mystery of birth. Even if this disposition did not make parents tyrants to their children, it would disfigure the relation between parent and child, and deprive the parent of the humility and enlarged human sympathies that an openness to the unbidden can cultivate. To appreciate children as gifts or blessings is not, of course, to be passive in the face of illness or disease. Medical intervention to cure or prevent illness or restore the injured to health does not desecrate nature but honors it."
Clinicians were unfortunately involved in eugenic efforts during the last century in both America and Nazi Germany. We should not make this mistake again. It is our mission to treat disease, and relieve suffering. It is not our mission to make the human race more perfect.
The Alden March Bioethics Institute offers a Master of Science in Bioethics, a Doctorate of Professional Studies in Bioethics, and Graduate Certificates in Clinical Ethics and Clinical Ethics Consultation. For more information on AMBI's online graduate programs, please visit our website.
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James Finnerty, M.D, M.A wrote on 10/21/13 8:47 PMHi Paul,
A wonderful analysis into the realm of genome sequencing. Can we add this to the information that we give to the HCS student Ob/Gyn group for our discussion sessions?
Jim Finnerty
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Well my girlfriend Aquariangel posted the recent shots of the stand we built this past week.......the bottom is gonna be 2 55 gallons side by side, with 2 90's, side by side on the top.......I know for the first 90, its gonna be built around a few fish i already have............This is whats going in for sure at this point:
1 common pleco......10 inches, in another tank now
1 Striped Raphael Cat.......7 inches and very fat!, another tank
4 silver dollars(Buying 3)........dont really want these guys in there, have one now by himself in our 90 gallon community tank, and he needs a better habitat and friends
1 female convict...(buying).....love the personality of these fish, when they are not being subjected to breeding
1 SA pike type fish, that lurks at the top....nothing bigger than 6 inches when mature
Thats the stocking list i have in mind.............I plan on having a huge log of some kind of driftwood stretching the length of the tank with larger type of rocks piled around, with some simple plants (probably, jave moss and java fern...to keep the lighting simple)........small caves all around for the bottom dwellers.........Dont want to go heavily planted with the silver dollars, the one i have has reeked havoc in my one planted tank......
Thats the plan i have in my head, just looking for some feedback concerning stocking list and any issues members, might think arise........All comments are welcomed
That's the stocking list for the 90g?
What kinda water are you dealing with to better suggest fitting fish?
What I"m kinda missing trying to vision that stocking like in a tank right now, is either a school or a harem in there, rather then the single-bachelor pad...
Like the set up idea a lot, think that's gonna look real awesome. You could also use something like Cryptocoryne wendtii, they've been fine in my low light setting and attach nicely to rocks and DW too (or you can plant them in gravel for that matter).
Thats all the stocking i want for the 90...........with the bottom dwellers and the mid level fish, i figured that would be a good start.............
My water is 7.2 out of the tap with moderate hardness, but with the large piece of driftwood, it will probably fall to 6.8 to 7.0 once its in the tank for a few weeks, a good number for all the fish i plan on keeping, or so i think...........
Well the plants are sorta up in the air..........with silver dollars, i dont want to end up feeding them expensive plants, thats why i leaning towards, cheap plants that fish usually dont eat...and i expect the convict to dig up anything i put in the substrate............
This tank is a few weeks from coming together, but the stand is built and i have the tank and filter (RENA XP4 + a cheap HOB for more water movement).......its a matter of an inline heater and the big chunk of wood for it and i can start putting it together..........just looking for opinions on my plans.....
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congrats to all those who have converted I...welcome aboard...hope you enjoy your stay at planet I...
Sorry for re-emphasizing on this ...but does that mean..
we do NOT have to send ANY form back to IIM-I?
Hey guys, i got calls from i k and l.
My profile:
Xth: 85.2
Graduation:MBBS(yeah a doctor) from a not so reputed institute
Work Ex: 3 months as a medical officer
Extra curriculars: Debates,Public Speaking(No Certis)
I was wondering what to expect in the pi round, apart from the y doc + mba combo??
Will i be tested on my acads??
I dont think the interviewers and i shall be having anything in common to discuss in the interview. SO how should i build a good rapport with them in those crucial 20-25 min?
One small querry ?
when Ill be grilled in academics will it be on subjects of my choice ?(fat chance , i can hear you say , but still )
I have a work ex of 31 months , will I be excused for being academically challenged ?
One last querry ... Are all Indore GD s case studies?
those having same date and time for 2 GDPI,,, call admissions office immediately...they are considerate enough to change the schedule...
HI Seniors,
I have some doubts:
1 I am a comp sc engineer with 2 years in Infy, now to show that eng. and then Infy was a thought decision, i was planning to say that want to be an enterprenuer in Technology field, but then i am afraid for questions that may come on it, hw u plan to start?? what u plan to start??? any suggestions on long term plan in keeping with my back ground ??: .
2 do we need to be specific in the specialization that i want to do my MBA in??? can we just say still not decided on it??
I found this on IIM INDORE site"in the second year marketing, finance, strategy and international business, operations management, human resources management and information technology". any other specilisation available??? good answer for this.
hey guys,
first of all thanks for this thread. i have calls form C, I and K. my profile -
10th - 83% (CBSE)
12th - 89.4%(CBSE)
Electrical & Electronics engineering - 74.4%(Anna University)
13 months with Infosys, working in a production support project. shifting to relativity technologies(a much smaller company) now, as a product support engineer(role with more responsibilities).
1. to what extent does the brand name of your company matter? will my shift to a lesser known company be seen as a disadvantage?
2. is there someone here from anna university who can let me know if my acads in coll will be a prob?
3. approximately how many interviews are conducted in one day, by iimi?
Respected seniors and my buddies,while the time is slipping away continuously I am continuously stuck at the mother of all questions? Why IIMs ,Why MBA & Why management?, though I haven't figured out any of these answers but i began to reckon that the conditional questions can be answered easily and the frustation is mounting.Adding to my woes is this fact that I found no one is seeming to discuss this ubiquitious question...please seniors enlighten me to delve deep inside is getting tougher ... or please suggest my book, an article or something that would help me undrstanding why i want to do first of all management itself?...
But nevertheless, I try again and state them,..., please help me in t6his process
1>The most of honest of reasons,is that I am not happy with my current prospect so i opted for cat,..., (oops! I donot think I can state that in an interview)
2>I feel that I am limited in my understanding of business world and doing an MBA would help me understanding the same.
3>I love to take initiatives on my own and doing an MBA would put me in right soes to take initiative
But while talking about work i am already acquinted about the stuff about the company like you mentioned such as competition , work done etc. i was more curious about the technical stuffs like coding, programming etc. which do not come into my domain but can come later if i were to stay in the company. Do i need to have any idea about them as well ?
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Sandy's Self-Congratulators
The hurricane's unfortunate politics and real lesson.
The worst of Hurricane Sandy hit last Monday night. By Wednesday, the media was congratulating everyone on a job well done.
President Obama toured New Jersey's battered coastline and was praised by Governor Chris Christie for his response. New Yorkers, Big Gulps forgotten, rallied around Mayor Michael Bloomberg and chuckled at his press conference's energetic sign language. The press gushed with praise for America's leaders, fired off autopenned columns about how the right's small-government philosophy was finally refuted, and breathed a sigh of relief.
There was just one problem. New Yorkers, as they often do, forgot about Staten Island.
The borough's president, Jim Molinaro, had to attack the Red Cross and call the New York City Marathon "asinine" before he finally got the media's attention. The scenes on the news shifted, from devastated but mostly empty coastal towns to real people who were cold, miserable, starving, isolated. Bloomberg suddenly looked like a callous fool. Obama was in Las Vegas.
The feds eventually arrived, but Staten Islanders say the help was tardy and pitiful. FEMA, which was supposed to distribute 24 million gallons of fuel to New York and New Jersey, is instead presiding over shortages and Jimmy Carter-style gas lines. Where's the fuel? No one seems to know.
This should sound eerily familiar. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, there was a brief period of calm after the storm where everyone relaxed and assumed the government would bring order. It wasn't until days later that the true horror started to emerge: filthy conditions at the Superdome, unused public buses filled with water, looting.
The point isn't to contrast Obama's disaster management to Bush's; Sandy is a very different storm that struck a very different part of the country. It's also not to identify a double standard between the media's coverage of the two presidents, although one surely exists.
The real lesson is that disasters will always wreak havoc. Whatever the policy, whosever in charge, man can't measure up to the destructive forces of nature. Bury the government in money, and bad things will still happen.
That's not to say the feds shouldn't try to save lives. It's also not to say that FEMA should have its funding cut. Most conservatives would agree that emergency management is one of the federal government's legitimate responsibilities. But too many seem to think that if we shovel funding at competent leaders, we'll have spic-and-span disaster cleanup. This reached a feverish point after Katrina when many progressives went beyond faulting Bush's leadership skills and outright blamed him for the entire hurricane.
That's not how it works. Nature doesn't really give a damn.
In the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens, New York, a fire ignited that torched 110 homes, leaving a barren field of ash and charred debris. New York's first responders, the best in the world with no shortage of funding, couldn't navigate the floodwaters until the inferno was raging. It was a brutal, achingly human moment.
After the fire ran its course, an Associated Press photographer snapped the most poignant picture of Sandy's devastation. Amidst a hellscape of smoking debris, a statue of the Virgin Mary impossibly still stood.
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By: Bridget Jones, Journal Staff Writer
Consistent training is essential, superintendent says
Placer County Office of Education offered a training extravaganza to its employees Tuesday. The Western-themed all-day training event took place at the Gold Country Fairgrounds and Nevada Street office of education sites in Auburn. The budget for the annual training event ran $10,000 to $12,000, according to Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, superintendent of schools for the Office of Education. Several local residents feel the money could have been better spent. Callers to the Journal reported tri-tip steaks and other lavish offerings at taxpayer expense. Some found the lunch particularly offensive in light of recent staff layoffs. The event offered training in sexual harassment prevention, child abuse reporting, a social networking policy, appropriate use of e-mail and crisis response, according to Garbolino-Mojica. Training in sexual harassment prevention for managers and training in child abuse reporting for new employees are mandated by the state, but the Office of Education mandates the annual training for its entire staff. Tuesday afternoon staff broke into groups with their respective departments and continued training on more specific topics in Office of Education conference rooms on Nevada Street, Garbolino-Mojica said. Garbolino-Mojica said up to 500 employees located throughout Placer County were expected to attend the event. Employees traveled down from the Tahoe area and up from Roseville, and several employees are expected to get reimbursed for their mileage. The office no longer offers bus service for the event like it has in the past, Garbolino-Mojica said. Garbolino-Mojica said lunch was offered to employees because they might not have a chance to pick any up. "The training is the whole day, and we provide lunch for them as a courtesy," she said. "We like to just make it easier for our employees." The cost of the event is funded through the office's County Services Fund, and the majority of the money went toward renting the fairgrounds facility. Training presentations were all presented by Office of Education staff," Garbolino-Mojica said. Garbolino-Mojica said the event's cost wouldn't take a toll on the office's budget. "We have a balanced budget," she said. "We have had staff reductions, but those reductions have been based on efficiencies, not on finances." Garbolino-Mojica said she isn't aware of whether or not offering the training at the office's various sites throughout the county would save money, because the event has always been held in a central location. Holding the event in one area is more efficient in regards to time and offers a consistent training for all employees, Garbolino-Mojica said. "It's not safe for our children to have adults who are trained without consistency," she said. The Office of Education trains school employees such as teachers and principals two or three times a week throughout the school year, Garbolino-Mojica said. "I don't think it's unreasonable to spend one day training our staff," she said. Amy Rivera, who works out of the Office of Education's Newcastle Maintenance Yard, said while she thought the training was a good idea, she would have liked to be working Tuesday. "(In) Maintenance, because the school year is getting ready to go back, we should be on our sites … but we are happy to come here," Rivera said. Pamela Trafton, a psychologist who works with special education students in Placer County, said the event was beneficial. "We learned a lot of new things that are going on, but I think one of the best things is (seeing each other, because) so many of us are so busy during the school year, we don't really get a chance to see each other." Dorothy Hall Overton, a former Auburn Union School District teacher, said she disagrees with the amount of money spent on the training. "It just seems to me maybe there would be a better way to train personnel that are working directly with kids that would be more cost-effective," Overton said. Karen Acosta, a teacher in Rocklin, said she may have been given training similar to the Office of Education staff, but it was years ago. "We were given paperwork, but that was a few years back," Acosta said. Acosta and Emily Dallosta, a teacher in Grass Valley, said they thought it might be more efficient for the Office of Education to send trainers out to various sites. Acosta said she thinks the cost of the event is too high. "It just seems like a lot of money," Acosta said. "It just seems like there would be other ways to cut down costs." Reach Bridget Jones at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Arbroath Smokies on 1980's TV programme
June 24, 2010 by harbour3
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Arbroath Smokies on national television, back in the 1980s
This is a film from the 1980s depicting the traditional fishing industry in Arbroath, with interviews of local fishermen, views of the fish market, and showing traditional methods of smoking the Arbroath Smokies.
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Lululemon Athletica (Nasdaq: LULU) reported higher third quarter earnings and revenue that topped analyst expectations.
Akamai Technologies (Nasdaq: AKAM) partnered with AT&T (NYSE: T) to offer content delivery network services.
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In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of more than 7 to 5 on both the NYSE and on Nasdaq. The Russell 2000 which tracks small cap stocks slipped 2 points to 818.


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Author: Lamal, Peter
Date published: March 1, 2012
Language: English
Journal code: GTHU
A Book Forged in Hell: Spinoza's Scandalous Treatise and the Birth of the Secular Age by Steven Nadler (Princeton University Press, 201 I) 270 pp; $29.75
Review by Peter Lamal
In Steven Nadler's view, Baruch Spinoza was the most original, radical, and controversial thinker of his time, and what we consider "modern" philosophical, political, and religious ideas owe much to the work of the excommunicated Jew from Amsterdam.
The focus of Nadler's Book Forged in Hell is Spinoza's Tractatus Theologico-Politicus (or Theological-Political Treatise) published in 1670. At the time it was regarded as the most dangerous book ever published, and in the view of Spinoza's contemporaries it threatened religious faith, social and political harmony, and everyday moral behavior. Its publication, Nadler says, was unquestionably "one of the most significant events in European intellectual history, occurring as it did at the dawn of the Enlightenment."
In mid-seventeenth century republics like the Netherlands and a constitutional commonwealth like England there was growing suspicion of ecclesiastic influence in civic life. (Sound familiar?) Although they were members of the Reformed Church, Dutch liberals were concerned about the attempts of their conservative countrymen who were seeking to make the Republic a strictly Calvinist state. At the same time, church leaders viewed themselves as losing control over the lives of the Republic's citizens.
Nevertheless, philosophers and scientists of this period were not about to adopt the idea of a world governed by blind, nontheistic necessity. The treatment of Dutch scholar Adriaan Koerbagh is an example of what could happen to you if you criticized and denied the validity of organized religion as he did in his books. After a series of interrogations, Koerbagh confessed to being the author of said books. As a result, the city magistrates sentenced him to prison for ten years, after which he was to be banished from Amsterdam for ten years, and pay a fine of 4,000 guilders. It was a lenient sentence compared to that proposed by the sheriff, who wanted Koerbagh's right thumb cut off and his tongue pierced by a hot iron in public, followed by thirty years in prison.
For Spinoza and like-minded thinkers, the treatment of Koerbagh was an ominous sign of things to come. Freedom to philosophize was under threat because the civil authorities had succumbed to pressure from the ecclesiastics. And indeed Spinoza was right to be concerned, as the response to the Tractatus Theologico-Politicus would prove.
The treatise opened with Spinoza asserting that religion is nothing more than "organized superstition." Ecclesiastics, he asserted, prey on ignorant people and take advantage of their hopes and fears to gain control over them. He then attacked the standard ways of thinking about miracles, prophecy, and the Bible. According to Nadler, Spinoza's boldest and most shocking conclusion (to his contemporaries) may have been that Holy Scripture is a work of human literature. We thus need to examine the Bible anew to find the moral imperative that we love others and live just and charitable lives. Importantly, Spinoza did not advocate the disappearance of religion, rather he called for a proper relationship between the state and religion.
One point that greatly offended Spinoza was the accusation that he was an atheist. He didn't believe in an anthropomorphic God but he insisted that he believed in "true religion," consisting of the rational principles that result in humans' flourishing to "blessedness" and "salvation." So indeed there is a God for Spinoza: a God who is identical with nature. One result is that all human knowledge is natural and is thus divine.
By living according to reason alone, the "free" and virtuous person's understanding of his place in the world results in his happiness and true peace of mind. Our flourishing as individuals depends on our knowledge of nature. Thus the rituals of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are neither necessary nor sufficient for achieving the highest human good and salvation. At the same time, Spinoza believed that people should be left alone not only to believe whatever they want, but to freely express their religious beliefs. No one should be prosecuted for heresy or for being irreligious.
A sign that Spinoza was well aware of the likelihood of a very negative reaction to the publication of Tractatus Theologico-Politicus is that no author's name was given on its cover page. Moreover, the city of publication was falsely listed as Hamburg, not Amsterdam. Upon the publication of the treatise, Spinoza was excoriated as a blasphemer and a "formal atheist," and the book was described as "pestilential... forged in hell by the apostate Jew working together with the devil." In 1674 the treatise was officially banned in the Dutch Republic. And even long-standing friends turned on him after reading it. But the available evidence shows that Spinoza dealt with the attacks on the Tractatus Theologico-Politicus with what Nadler says was "his usual stoic equanimity."
A positive feature of this book is the inclusion of numerous quotations from Spinoza's writings. In my view, however, somewhat too much space is devoted to Spinoza's friend, the Dutch physician, scholar, and playwright Lodewijk Meijer.
Worth noting is that Spinoza's concern about church control over people's public and even private lives is relevant in today's United States, where some strongly support control of important aspects of our lives by religious doctrine.
Author affiliation:
Peter Lamal is an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, a fellow of the Division of Behavior Analysis of the American Psychological Association, and member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.


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The common lament of many mainline churches is: How can we get more young members? As current parishioners grow older, congregational survival depends on an influx of new, younger members. So what's the answer?
The most typical responses are: 1) hire a youth director and 2) start a contemporary service. Little research conclusively guarantees either of these will grow a congregation. Hiring a youth director will stretch — almost to the breaking point — an already tight budget. Starting a contemporary service risks the ire of many older members who like things "the way they are."
So what do we do? Rather than start a ministry for people you don't have (youth), let's look at how you can more fully serve the senior members you have. Older members can minister and can be ministered to. What's special about a senior ministry?
• Seniors offer free time and lots of talent for ministry: Pastoral care, visitation, teaching, mentoring, using their hands to create and simply offering a "been there, done that" perspective is helpful to those in any transition.
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Tough loss due to lack of toughness
If anyone is near the FAU Arena over the next couple days and hears some yelling and screaming, don't call 911. It will just be the basketball team practicing.
I would not want to be a Burrowing Bird right now. It will be about as pleasant as being a roofer in August. Rex Walters is on the warpath.
Walters was more than pissed last night after he felt his team gave away a rare chance to knock off a good team. He was that scary kind of mad, when you can see that he is seething in his eyes and face and voice, but it is all pushed down inside and you know it is there and going to erupt, but you don't want to be the one that finally forces it out.
Walters was right to be upset. FAU had WKU at home, a 50-45 halftime lead, and WKU was without two of its top players, including preseason Belt Player of the Year Courtney Lee, who had both left the game before the 10-minute mark with sprained ankles and would not return.
But the Hilltoppers came out in the second half and showed the BBs they have a lot to learn about playing with the big boys.
Walters had already digested the defeat by the time he sat down with reporters. He looked and sounded a bit disinterested, since he was probably already plotting out the practices and what kind of hell he was going to put the players through.
Unlike The Voice, Walters is not usually verbose and does not elaborate much. But he did have quite a bit to say. Here are the highlights:
"I did a poor job of toughening our guys up to play at that level. There is a level of toughness that WKU showed tonight that we didn't have in the second half." Translation: My guys were soft as butter left out in the sun.
"There is nothing positive I take out of a loss. There is very little positive I take out of a win. Simple things at end of game disappoint me."
"Toughness, and that is a direct reflection on the coach," when asked why WKU was able to outrebounded FAU 47-30, including 23-9 on offensive end.
"We weren't cutting as hard. It is a very simple concept. Pass and cut, widen out to create. Maybe I need to find an offense that is easy to run. Our guys are going to set hard screens. They are going to make hard cuts."
"This is a full-contact sport. They have to realize that. It is not a game for the faint of heart."
"When you have opportunities like this you have to seize the moment. The harder you practice the luckier you get. It was there for the taking. You have to find a way. That is what it is all about."
OK, that is a lot to digest, but the overriding theme is TOUGHNESS, and the fact that Walters feels, rightly so, that his players don't have enough of it.
And when Walters ties lack of toughness directly to the coach, as in, "direct reflection on the coach," you know he takes the loss personal, and you know the players are going to hear about it. Again and again.
The only two players who get any kind of praise were Brent Crews, who muscled his way to a team-high eight rebounds, and thus passed the toughness test, and Avery Holley, who Walters said seemed to be the only player to grasp the offense.
We can parse out each quote, since each carried a big message. But let's stick with the toughness theme.
If you were there, what you saw in the second half was a WKU team that suddenly flexed its muscles. They attacked FAU's offense, limiting open shots. They forced the action on the offense end (FAU had 27 personal fouls and two players fouled out), and created open shots underneath and on the wing. They were pumping their fists in the final minutes, while the BBs were gasping for air, missing key foul shots, and forcing up desperation attempts.
And it did come down to toughness, mental and physical. The BBs wilted while the Hilltoppers wailed on them. With the two starters out, WKU's role players stepped up.
True character is revealed in adversity, and Crews passed. Holley can't be expected to be physically tough, but the kid has ice in his veins and has potential to be a great player. (Just think what he would be like if he had been practicing with the team instead of playing football?). He is becoming more effective with each game, and made some nifty passes and penetrations.
Rice had three points in the first half, and when he finally decided to put the team on his back (he ended with 16), it was too late. Paul Graham is fine on offense but a matador on defense.
With Monroe out, the BBs have just two big men, Parmer and Simmons, because Seydou Kone has as much impact as a butterfly fluttering around the court. When Parmer and Simmons got in foul trouble, any hopes of an upset were gone.
Sanchez Hughley remains a mystery. Made some absolutely terrible passes, but since it was only his second game the honeymoon is still in effect.
Eni Cuka and Sean Alarcorn continue to underwhelm. Jumpship-Oherty's first recruiting class was solid. I'm already wondering who will replace Crews and Rice. The second, aside from Holley and Parmer, would be hard to distinguish from a bunch of walk-ons at this point in the season.
Nobody expected it to be easy for the BBs this season. Being 2-0 in the Belt was a pleasant surprise, but now reality is here, and we'll see if FAU toughens up. Like I said, if you hear a lot of yelling and screaming coming from The Burrow, you'll know why. Those practices will be full contact and not for the faint of heart.
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Jan 28, 2010 — Feb 03, 2010
SESSHIN: Dogen Sesshin, Going Beyond Buddhas
Instructor(s): Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi
Dogen's fascicle "Bukkojoji" or "Going beyond Buddha" describes the mastery of zen meditation as a continuous development beyond Buddha and as the direct experience of realization-through-the-body. "The fundamental meaning of Buddha-dharma is not to attain and not to know.
"The vast sky does not hinder the white clouds from flying."
Sesshin, meaning to gather the heart/mind, is an intensive meditation retreat, done with others that deepens our relationship to our mind and to the world. In sesshin, the mind/body calms and settles, and the mind becomes clear and open. We experience the deep stillness that lies within each of us and the tremendous strength of a community (sangha) practicing together. The retreat is in silence, with sitting and walking meditation, formal silent meals in the zendo (oryoki), chanting services, one hour of work-practice (samu) and daily dharma-talks by the teachers. Private interviews (dokusan) with Sensei Beate Genko Stolte.
Sample Schedule
More about the instructors:
Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi
Kazuaki Tanahashi, born and trained in Japan and active in the United States since 1977, has had solo exhibitions of his calligraphic paintings internationally. He has taught East Asian calligraphy at eight international conferences of calligraphy and lettering arts. Also a peace and environmental worker for decades, he is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science.
For Sensei Kaz dharma talks, click here.
Tuition (Members): $480.00
Tuition (Non-Members): $530.00
More details: Includes dormitory lodging (upgrade available). Dana to teachers.
Be sure to check out our Guide For Participants for information on housing, meals, sample schedule, travel, our cancellation policy and more.
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Boudoir is a sexy new trend in wedding photography. It has become extremely popular among brides as a wedding day gift to their grooms.
The term boudoir refers to a lady's dressing room or private sitting room whithin her bedroom. Historically it used to be a place where a woman would go to sulk, be alone, pamper herself and also to entertain special guests. Hence, it is bedroom photography, private and intimate. Though the bedroom is central it isn't the only place to have boudoir images created. Many women are opting to have the session done at a studio, a hotel suite, and also private but outdoor locations as well.
Boudoir photography is not just the best wedding day gift from a bride to her groom but it has also become the gift of choice for anniversaries, birthdays, and especially Valentine's day. It is the perfect gift for any occasion and time.


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The Albany Med Community Division: The Endocrine Group offers the highest level of medical care in a welcoming environment, close to home. We see patients with a wide spectrum of endocrine disorders, including pituitary and adrenal problems, disorders of calcium metabolism, and a variety of other endocrine abnormalities.
The Endocrine Group enhances the convenience of our health services by offering an endocrine surgeon and a podiatry clinic on-site. Dr. Carrie Carsello has extensive experience in endocrine surgery and the experts at the on-site podiatry clinic specialize in foot care for patients with diabetes.
We also have a team of Certified Diabetes Educators, Registered Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who are specially trained in the field of endocrinology to work with our board-certified endocrinologists.
Medical Nutrition Therapy is offered by our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
for the prevention and treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and high blood pressure. Medical Nutrition Therapy is also offered for patients to help manage cancer, digestive problems, eating disorders, pregnancy, child, adolescent, and adult weight concerns. Sports performance advice and healthy eating tips are also addressed.
In the medical field, it is extremely important to be up-to-speed in the latest technologies that improve the overall patient experience. For this very reason, we have a Certified Clinical Densitometrists who operate our up-to-date DXA machine for precise measurement of bone density in treating our patients with osteoporosis. Additionally, patients with thyroid disorders such as nodules and/or cancer can benefit from high resolution ultrasound operated by ultrasound technicians highly experienced in thyroid sonography.
Our office location and contact information is:
Albany Med Community Division:
The Endocrine Group
1365 Washington Ave., Suite 300
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 489-4704
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Friday, February 12, 2010
it's good to have these....
...it's moments like these that every mother needs....
....moments of calm that catch you off-guard and usually at a time when you need it most.
....we sat around the kitchen table reading, drawing, and talking for what seemed like ages. I drank my hot cup of tea as the boys immersed themselves in flying gerbils, dung-eating tortoises (a fact that apparently made their afternoon), and snake-eating snakes.
...a moment this mother definitely needed (dung-eating tortoises and all.....)
3 comments:
- Amber Dusick said...
I so know that unexpected calm moment you describe. Just past your breaking point, suddenly it happens! I'll have to try the dung eating tortoises on my oldest soon. I think he would be enchanted even though he is just 3.5.
- February 14, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- sammi said...
I think those interests must be universal amongst all little guys!
- February 16, 2010 at 7:01 AM
- Cara Carmina said...
Lovely moment.... happy you are feeling better.... ! :) happy Wednesday...
- February 17, 2010 at 7:37 AM
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The external genital organs of the female are collectively known as the vulva (plural vulvae, vulvas). In common speech, the term vagina is often used improperly to refer to the vulva or female genitals generally - even though strictly speaking the vagina is a specific internal structure and the vulva is the exterior genitalia only.
In human beings, major structures of the vulva are:[1]
- the mons pubis
- the labia, consisting of the labia majora and the labia minora
- the external portion of the clitoris (Latin: Clitoral glans) and the clitoral hood
- the vulval vestibule
- the cleft of venus
- the frenulum labiorum pudendi or the fourchette
- the opening (or urinary meatus) of the urethra
- the opening (or introitus) of the vagina
- the hymen and
Other structures:
- the perineum
- the Sebaceous glands on labia majora
- the vaginal glands:
- Bartholin's glands
- Paraurethral glands called Skene's glands
The soft mound at the front of the vulva is formed by fatty tissue covering the pubic bone, and is called the mons pubis. The term mons pubis is Latin for "pubic mound" and is gender-nonspecific. There is, however, a variant term that specifies gender: in human females, the mons pubis is often referred to as the mons veneris, Latin for "mound of Venus" or "mound of love". The mons pubis separates into two folds of skin called the labia majora, literally "major (or large) lips". The cleft between the labia majora is called the pudendal cleft, or cleft of Venus, and it contains and protects the other, more delicate structures of the vulva. The labia majora meet again at a flat area between the pudendal cleft and the anus called the perineum. The color of the outside skin of the labia majora is usually close to the overall skin color of the individual, although there is considerable variation. The inside skin and mucus membrane are often pink or brownish. After the onset of puberty, the mons pubis and the labia majora become covered by pubic hair. This hair sometimes extends to the inner thighs and perineum, but the density, texture, and extent of pubic hair coverage vary considerably, due to both individual variation and cultural practices of hair modification or removal.
The labia minora are two soft folds of skin within the labia majora. While labia minora translates as "minor (or small) lips", often the "minora" are of considerable size, and protrude outside the "majora". Much of the variation among vulvas lies in the significant differences in the size, shape, and color of the labia minora
The clitoris is located at the front of the vulva, where the labia minora meet. The visible portion of the clitoris is the clitoral glans. Typically, the clitoral glans is roughly the size and shape of a pea, although it can be significantly larger or smaller. The clitoral glans is highly sensitive, containing as many nerve endings as the analogous organ in males, the glans penis. The point where the labia minora attach to the clitoris is called the frenulum clitoridis. A prepuce, the clitoral hood, normally covers and protects the clitoris, however in women with particularly large clitorises or small prepuces, the clitoris may be partially or wholly exposed at all times. The clitoral hood is the female equivalent of the male foreskin.[2] Often the clitoral hood is only partially hidden inside of the pudendal cleft.
The area between the labia minora is called the vulval vestibule, and it contains the vaginal and urethral openings. The urethral opening (meatus) is located below the clitoris and just in front of the vagina. This is where urine passes from the bladder to the outside of the body.
The opening of the vagina is located at the bottom of the vulval vestibule, toward the perineum. The term introitus is more technically correct than "opening", since the vagina is usually collapsed, with the opening closed, unless something is inserted. The introitus is sometimes partly covered by a membrane called the hymen. The hymen will rupture during the first episode of vigorous sex, and the blood produced by this rupture has been seen as a sign of virginity. However, the hymen may also rupture spontaneously during exercise or be stretched by normal activities such as use of tampons, or be so minor as to be unnoticeable. In some rare cases, the hymen may completely cover the vaginal opening, requiring surgical separation. Slightly below and to the left and right of the vaginal opening are two Bartholin glands which produce a waxy, pheromone-containing substance, the purpose of which is not fully known.
The appearance of the vulva and the size of the various parts varies a great deal from one female to another, and it is also common for the left and right sides to differ in appearance.
The word "vulva" was taken from Middle Latin volva or vulva "womb, female genitals", probably from Latin volvere "to roll". Similar to Sanskrit ulva "womb".
As with nearly any aspect of the human body that is involved in sexual or excretory functions, there are many slang words for the vulva.
- For slang terms for the "vulva", see WikiSaurus:female genitalia — the WikiSaurus list of synonyms and slang words for female genitalia in many languages.
Disorders affecting the vulva
Blemishes and Cysts
- Candidiasis (thrush)
- Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- Warts (due to HPV or condyloma acuminata)
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Herpes Simplex (genital herpes)
- Herpes Zoster (shingles)
- Tinea (fungus)
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Inflammatory Diseases
- Eczema/Dermatitis
- Lichen simplex (chronic eczema)
- Psoriasis
- Lichen sclerosus
- Lichen planus
- zoons vulvitis (zoons balanitis in men)
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Pemphigoid (mucous membrane pemphigoid, cicratricial pemphigoid, bullous pemphigoid)
Pain Syndromes
- Vulvodynia and vulvular vestibulitis
- Vaginismus
Vulvar Cancer
- Squamous cell carcinoma (the most common kind)
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
Developmental Disorders
- Septate vagina
- Vaginal opening extremely close to the urethra or anus
- An imperforate hymen
- Various stages of genital masculinization including fused labia, an absent or partially-formed vagina, urethra located on the clitoris.
- Hermaphroditism
- Vulvar lymphangioma
- Paget's disease
- Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)
- Bowen's disease
- Bowenoid papulosis
- Vulvar varicose veins
- Labial adhesions
- Perineodynia (perineal pain)
- Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis (DIV)
- Childbirth tears and Episiotomy related changes
Altering the female genitalia
- Main article: Genital modification and mutilation
The most prevalent form of genital alteration in some countries is female genital cutting: removal of any part of the female genitalia for cultural, religious or other non-medical reasons. When performed on female minors these procedures can be highly controversial. In some cases, people elect to have their genitals pierced, tattooed or otherwise altered for aesthetic or other reasons. Female genital enhancement surgery includes laser resurfacing of the labia to remove wrinkles and clitoral repositioning for those not achieving optimum stimulation as well as labiaplasty and vaginal tightening.
Cultural attitudes
In some cultures, including modern Western culture, some women have shaved or otherwise depilated part or all of the vulva. This is a fairly recent phenomenon in the United States, but has been prevalent, usually in the form of waxing, in many eastern European and Middle Eastern cultures for centuries, usually for the purpose of hygiene. High-cut swimsuits compelled their wearers to shave the sides of their pubic triangles. Shaving may also include all or nearly all of the hair. Some styles retain a "racing stripe" (on either side of the labia) or "landing strip" (directly above and in line with the vulva). See the article on pubic hair.
Since the early days of Islam, Muslim women and men have followed a tradition to "pluck the armpit hairs and shave the pubic hairs". This is a preferred practice rather than an obligation, and could be carried out by shaving, waxing, trimming, or any other shaving method. This is a regular practice that is considered in some more devout Muslim cultures as a form of worship, not a shameful practice, while in other less devout regions it is a practice for the purpose of good hygiene. The reasons behind removing this hair could also be applied to the hair on the scrotum and around the anus, because the purpose is to be completely clean and pure and keep away from anything that may cause dirt and impurities according to Al-Munajjid, Sheikh Muhammad Saleh (Released 27th July 2004). "Islam Ruling on Shaving the Pubic Hair, Scrotum and Around the Anus".
Many cultures have commonly viewed the vulva as something shameful that should be hidden; for example, the term pudendum, which denotes the external genitalia, literally means "shameful thing." However, some cultures have celebrated and even worshipped the vulva; some Hindu sects revere it under the name yoni,[How to reference and link to summary or text] and texts seem to indicate a similar attitude in some ancient Middle Eastern religions. As an aspect of Goddess worship such reverence may be part of modern Neopagan beliefs, and may be indicated in paleolithic artworks. Other cultures consider some or all parts of the vulva to be "unclean" and may go as far as to advocate female "circumcision".
Many sculptors and painters have chosen not to display vulvas in their works, even when depicting nude women. The pubic region was often covered with a piece of cloth, figleaf or a hand. When it was displayed or posed, it usually lacked pubic hair (see glabrousness) as well as the physical depiction of the vulva, irrespective of whether the vulva would actually be visible in that pose. In modern times Japanese anime artists often depict female characters without vulvas (even in hentai pornography) to comply with censorship laws.
As throughout history the actual or artistic display of vulvas was uncommon, aesthetic standards for the depiction of the vulva in the West developed after visual pornography became more widespread.[How to reference and link to summary or text] Currently, color desaturation is often used to purge photographic images of pornographic associations.
See also
- WikiSaurus:vulva — the WikiSaurus list of synonyms and slang words for vulva in many languages
- Cleft of venus
- Menopause
- Orgasm
- Vulvovaginal health
- Cameltoe
- Pussy
- Cunt
- Gonad
- L'Origine du monde, a realistic painting of a vulva
- Sheela Na Gig
External links
- Vulvar Anatomy Video - Video tour of the vulva detailing all the structures
- Vaginas in Mythology, History and Art - This article by Kirsten Anderberg explores vaginas in empowerment mythology, in history and in art.
- The Vulva Revealed - Extensive descriptions and numerous illustrations showing the large variations in vulva shape among women; some may consider explicit
- Featuring many beautiful pictures of the clitoris, labia, vulva and vagina
- Numerous 'tasteful' illustrations showing the variation in appearance
- Pink Parts - "Walk through" of female sexual anatomy by noted sex activist and educator Heather Corinna (illustrations; no explicit photos)
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No State in the Union, or for that matter any country in the world, offers the quality of largemouth bass fishing that Florida routinely provides. And, few Florida residents are more than a short drive from it.
But, some lakes are more productive than others due to current water levels, previous spawning cycles, and a number of other factors. If you're looking for the best the Sunshine State has to offer bass anglers, here are six lakes to keep in mind this year.
Here's what to expect for bass fishing in Florida in 2014.
One factor fisheries biologists consider when assessing the overall health of a lake's bass population is the catch statistics from local club tournaments. Many feel that if it takes a 3-pound-per-fish average to win, the population is healthy. A four-pound average is excellent. Get above that, and you're into Great!
By that criterion, Lake Kissimmee is the hottest bass lake in Florida right now.
"All through 2013, even in the summer months, it was taking 30 to 35-pounds of bass in a five fish limit to win those little weekly club tournaments out of Camp Mack," says veteran guide Reno Alley of Memory Makin' Guides (1-800-749-2278).
That's a 6-pound or better average! And, there are plenty of big bass. The largest Alley knows of was in the 15-pound range, but there were numerous 8- to 10-pound fish.
Hydrilla is the key to finding those bass. There is plenty on Kissimmee and it grows out to mid-lake depths of up to 8 feet. Just where in the hydrilla the bass are depends on the season.
Bass are spawning this month on the extreme inside edges of the hydrilla. Scattered vegetation, especially Arrowhead, is favored. Alley likes the Sebile Magic Swimmer in rainbow color to probe the shallows.
Once the spawn winds down by late April, hydrilla becomes the dominant factor. The bass move to the inside hydrilla edges, ranging further outward as temperatures rise. By late summer, the offshore hydrilla is where anglers want to be.
Regardless of where in the hydrilla the bass are, the basic pattern is simple: get out early, watch the hydrilla edges for signs of feeding fish, use locator lures like Magic Swimmers, Rat-L-Traps and topwater plugs to find a concentration of bass.
When the sun climbs to midday, don't leave that spot because the bass won't. They just slip back under the hydrilla. Alley notes that most tournaments are won by anglers flipping the hydrilla where the have found fish. Top flipping baits are Berkley or Gambler craws, or Culprit swimming tail worms.
"Smooth, strong and never has a problem. Great drag," said Logan W. Seth Mahler also voted for the Stradic. "Smooth retrieve good cast."
Honorable Mention:
Quantum Energy, 22.2%
Pflueger Patriarch, 14.6%
Reader Gary N. Watkins says he reaches for his G. Loomis rods over all others. "I like all G. Loomis rods. The craftsmanship is the best." Kevin Field voted for the GL2 because of its impressive weight-to-power ratio.
Honorable Mention
Abu Garcia Veritas, 23.7%
Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite, 20.3%
Bass-chaser Jamie Chmielewski is convinced the Revos are the best out there. "I have had several Abu Garcia Revo reels over the last few years, so I got one of these about a year ago and found out very quickly it was the best reel I had ever had my hands on. Easily the best casting reel for all weights of baits!"
Honorable Mention
Shimano Chronarch CI4+, 22.2%
Quantum Tour MG, 13.7%
"Best feeling rod I've ever held," wrote Dave Lapotka, also known as Fishboy1. "It's light and just a tremendous rod."
Honorable Mention
Abu Garcia Veracity, 27.9%
Cabela's Tournament ZX, 18.4%
According to Allison, who swears by the ZX, she caught a large smallmouth right before she caught this one, but no one was around to see it or take a photo of it!
Honorable Mention
Strike King Tour Grade Night, 30.9%
Sebile ProShad, 17.2%
Honorable Mention
Terminator Weedless Football, 32.2%
Jackall Spade Jig TG, 12.9%
Honorable Mention
Havoc Federale, 13.3%
ZMan FattyZ, 7.9%
Honorable Mention
Havoc Papa Pit Boss, 19.8%
ZMan Turbo CrawZ, 19.5%
Honorable Mention
Booyah Poppin' Pad Crasher, 20.6%
Evolve Nervous Walker Ghost, 15.7%
Honorable Mention
Bass Pro Shops XPS Square Bill, 15.7%
Storm Arashi Series, 10.4%
Honorable Mention
Bass Pro Shops XPS Z9R, 14.2%
Savage Gear Glide Swimmer, 8.0%
Honorable Mention
Bass Pro Shops Sassy Sally, 14.2%
Savage Gear Real Trout, 13.2%
Honorable Mention
Bass Pro Shops Shadee Shad, 24.1%
Havoc The Jerk, 8.8%
Honorable Mention
Bass Pro Shops Deadly 5 Flashy Times, 33.8%
Road Runner Buffet, 13.8%
G. Jacobs reported that he was using Trilene line and a Shimano rod and reel with a Strike King lure when he caught this largemouth.
Honorable Mention
Bass Pro Shops XPS Signature Series, 13.2%
Seaguar Senshi, 9.4%
Honorable Mention
PowerPro Zero Impact, 24.9%
Sufix 832 Advance Lead Core, 18.1%
Honorable Mention
Seaguar InvisX, 19.4%
Bass Pro Shops XPS Signature Series, 13.2%
Kyle Cortiana was one of many who likes the price and quality. "I use these hooks on all of my Texas Rigged baits and you can get a pack of 25 for $8!! They are sharp, strong, and you won't cry if you have it off to keep from getting on top of the fish."
Honorable Mention
Mustad Grip-Pin Swim, 25.7%
VMC Drop Dead Weighted Hook, 13.9%
Honorable Mention
Humminbird 598ci HD SI Combo, 39.4%
Garmin Echomap70s, 12.3%
Honorable Mention
Alumacraft Dominator 185 LE, 29.0%
G3 Eagle Talon 17 DLX, 12.3%
Like most of the voters who commented on their choices, James Davis speaks from experience. "As a Ranger owner, I think that this is the ultimate bass rig."
Honorable Mention
Triton 21HP, 27.8%
BassCat_Puma, 14.5%
"One of the best kicker motors available," wrote Debbie Harbin. "Price is right also."
Honorable Mention
Yamaha F70A, 31.5%
Suzuki DF20A, 5.7%
"Quiet, great hole shot, and fuel efficient," according to Louie M.
Honorable Mention
Evinrude 150 HO, 35.8%
Honda BF250, 23.5%
Honorable Mention
Power-Pole Micro Anchor, 39.8%
Honorable Mention
Shimano Dryfender Insulated, 20.4%
Frabill F Series, 17.2%
Honorable Mention
Costa CatCay, 28.7%
Wiley X WX Gravity, 22.7%
Thanks to stable lake levels, highly fertile waters, abundant shad, and FWC shoreline vegetation restoration projects, this Tallahassee-area lake ranks right up with the best Florida has to offer.
"There are little Thursday evening tournaments that last about three hours, with a three-fish limit, and it takes 12 to 15 pounds to win," says Jeff Dubree of Whippoorwill Sportsman's Lodge (1-850-875-2605). For the full-day tournaments with a five-fish limit, it normally takes 25 to 30 pounds to win."
That's a serious fishery, but one that is a bit different than most Florida lakes.
This man-made reservoir features a maze of offshore channels, points and deep-water structure. Shad are the dominant forage, and for most of the year there are far more bass deeper than 10 feet than there are shallower. Savvy anglers have learned to key on shad movements along main lake points, and channel edges. Top lures for those experts are deep diving crankbaits, countdown crankbaits, and Carolina worm rigs. Seven-inch green pumpkin worms are deadly!
At least, that's how things work most of the year. There are some changes beginning this month.
April is the peak of the spawn on Talquin. The majority of the spawning occurs in the shallow creek mouth coves ringing the lake, and in the quiet backwaters of some creeks. This month sees the bass beginning a predictable migration from their deep-water haunts to those shallow spawning sites.
Look for bass to start staging on the main lake points leading into the coves. Early in the month they may not move further than the deeper end of the point connecting with a channel. As the water warms they hold farther up the point, and by March, expect them to be probing the shallow end, and entering the coves themselves.
During April, look for bass to be bedding around any shallow vegetation within the covers, and especially along man-made bulkheads. Weedless soft plastics and gaudy spinnerbaits can be big producers then.
The Big O experienced uncomfortable water level fluctuations in 2013, but it didn't seem to hurt the fishing.
"Even with the water level fluctuations it was taking anywhere between 23 and 26 pounds of bass, with a five-fish limit, to win the one day club matches we hold," says Mike Krause of the Roland Martin Marine Center (1-863-983-2128). "Even during the summer months, it was taking a bass over 8 pounds to win big fish, and I did see an 11.3-pound fish come in."
The Big O's legendary bass fishing is alive and well, and getting in on it for the next few months is easy.
This is a major spawning period and the vast majority of the bass are going to be in the extreme shallows in two to four feet of water. Look for peppergrass, lotus pads, and other shallow water vegetation. Quite topwater plugs, like the Rapala, and similar stick baits, can be deadly along cover edges during the early morning.
As the sun climbs, bass retreat to the cover where weedless soft plastics like floating lizards, Horny Toads, Frogs, and swimming worms can fill the livewell. If fish just boil at these quicker- moving baits, shift to a Texas-rigged plastic worm and work the area thoroughly.
By mid-May, the bass are pulling back towards deeper, open waters. A key staging point during this migration is any bulrush patch in four to seven feet of water – especially those on points leading to the main lake.
Bass anglers along the Big Bend don't have as wide a selection of waters available to them as many other anglers do. But, Rousseau is a top choice. Sometimes referred to as "the other Rodman", it was the western impoundment for the Cross Florida Barge Canal. Like Rodman, it's a man-made reservoir carved out of a forest, and consists of a main river channel with numerous side channels, stump flats, and shallow backwaters. There's a lot of water to fish, but it's productive. For local club tournaments with a five fish limit it normally takes 20-pounds to win.
For the next few months, however, anglers can simplify their search for bass.
"The key spawning months on this lake are February through May," says veteran guide Jimbo Keith who mixes fresh and saltwater on the Saltwater Assassin II (352-535-5083). "Those fish are looking for hard sand bottom areas in 2 to 4 feet of water. That may be along the banks, or on some of the shallow bars in the main pool. One easy way to figure out if you're in the right area is to look for any patches of eelgrass. It grows on the right kind of spawning bottom, and the bass love it."
Keith favors topwater lures like the UnFairLures Dawg Slider in shad color. It can be deadly early and late, or under a heavy overcast. In brighter midday conditions he opts for the Bass Assassin Rail Worm. It's a notched paddle tail, swimming worm. Black with blue or watermelon red colors. Rigged with a 4/0 worm hook and a 3/16-ounce bullet weight sinker, it can cover a lot of water to both locate and catch bass.
Accurate tournament statistics on Lake George are impossible to determine because anglers have the option of fishing the St. Johns River above and below it, as well as locking into Rodman or running through Dunns Creek to Crescent Lake to accumulate their catch. Most don't talk about where they caught their fish.
But, this 46,000-acre wide spot in the St. Johns River currently ranks as one of the state's best bass waters. Eelgrass has returned in abundance, and multiple years of mild winters have produced excellent spawns and year classes. As one veteran guide put it, "I've seen more 8- to 12- pound bass in the last three years than I did in the previous decade."
This month is a great time to tangle with some!
Spawning in the main lake begins in February, with the biggest bass often spawning first. It then continues into May. Look for the first spawners to show on the inside edges of the eelgrass beds near Silver Glenn Run, Juniper Springs, and Salt Cove. When March arrives, spawners blossom all along the east shore, the Jetties, and around Hogg and Drayton Islands on the north side of the lake.
Sight fishing for bedding bass with weedless soft plastics can be productive. If the beds are there, but no bass, check the nearby eelgrass with spinnerbaits and swimming soft plastics. The bass won't be far from the beds.
One way to quickly determine if bass are spawning in a particular area is to look for floating, bright green, eelgrass. The bass uproot this when they fan a bed.
As the spawn winds down in May, the bass are in no hurry to leave the eelgrass. Bream move into the same areas to spawn and the bass feast on them. Buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, and swimming worms can be deadly during the morning and evening hours well up into August.
The spring and summer is definitely the time to hit this lake.
Every lake goes through cycles of productivity. That's largely based upon water levels, littoral zone vegetation, weather during spawning cycles that affects year classes, and sometimes through angling pressure. A great lake can crash. But, they can also rise from the ashes like the mythical Phoenix and become the "sleeper" lake of the year.
Newnan's Lake could be it for 2014.
During the 1970s in the Gainesville area, Newnans was the lake anglers went to when a 10-pound bass was the goal. That area also includes such fabled lakes as Orange/Lochloosa, and even Rodman Reservoir. Incredibly fertile, Newnans grew bass fast! And, they looked like phosphate pit bass — short, thick, heavy, and shaped like footballs. Sticking a hook into a Newnans bass was like setting the hook into a concrete block that was moving.
Water level woes trashed the lake in the 1980s. Anglers couldn't access the lake, and spawning sites shrank. Bass populations plummeted, and anglers wrote the lake off as dead.
That started changing about four years ago.
"Water levels on Newnan's have been restored, " says Gary Simpson, who has been fishing the Gainesville area lakes for 45 years, is and the outdoor writer for the Gainesville Sun newspaper and operates Gary's Tackle Box (352-372-1791) in Gainesville. "But, those low water levels were good for the lake. They served as a natural drawdown that rejuvenated the littoral zone. During that period, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also did a lot of vegetation planting that further improved the spawning cover and provided protection for juvenile fish.
"This lake," he notes, "is not only back to where it was during its glory years, but it may even be better. I was catching 6- to 8-pound bass three years ago. There's plenty of bigger bass now."
Fishing Newnans today is no different that it was then. Visible shore line cover is the place to be. During the February though May spawning season, get into 2 to 4 feet of water. After that, move out to the visible emergent cover in 5 to 6 feet of water. Weedless soft plastics, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits are the proven lures.
The free launch at Powers Park Ramp on State Route 20 is a great place to start if you're looking for a 10-pound bass.
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