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KENT - Same two schools. Different sport. Different result.
One day after the Western Reserve baseball team beat Cuyahoga Heights in a Division IV regional final, the softball team could not follow suit.
The Blue Devils were held to just one hit and fell to the sixth-ranked Redskins, 2-0, in a Division IV regional final at Kent State University.
"It would have been great to have both of us go to state," Western Reserve senior Gabby Stubbs said. "But we made a great run, I'm proud of how we played."
Cuyahoga Heights (21-3) advances to the first state tournament in school history and will face Haviland Wayne Trace in a state semifinal Friday at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
The Blue Devils (21-3) slugged their way through much of the season with three batters hitting over .500, but they were baffled by Cuyahoga Heights senior pitcher Meredith Chopka, who faced the minimum of 21 batters over seven innings.
Kept off-balance by Chopka's pinpoint control and wide variety of pitches, the Blue Devils rarely hit the ball hard.
"We've not really come close to being shut down like that all year," Western Reserve coach Joe Serensky said. "She (Chopka) got ahead in the count all day and was able to put the ball wherever she wanted to. She really nailed down the outside corner."
Stubbs led off the bottom of the first for the Blue Devils with an infield single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt. With one out, Aleah Hughes flew out to right and Stubbs, attempting to move to third, was called out for leaving the base early. The Blue Devils did not get another baserunner or another ball out of the infield the rest of the game.
"She (Chopka) was probably the best we faced all year," Stubbs said. "Her riseball was our downfall. It would look like a strike the whole way and was really hard to lay off."
For senior starters Stubbs, Marley Oles and Alexis Lude, the curtain has come down on a four-year run that saw the Blue Devils claim four Inter-Tri County League lower tier titles and one district title. This year's team advanced further than any in school history.
"It was such an honor to be a four-year starter for this program," Oles said. "It's a really tight-knit group. It's been wonderful. It's really sad to see it end."
What Serensky - in his first year back after a nine-year run from 2000-2009 - will remember most about this year's squad is how it buckled down after losing shortstop Jenny Stubbs to a late-season torn ACL and refused to be denied a regional tournament spot.
"We came up a little short, but the girls showed a ton of resilience late in the year to get this far," Serensky said. "Great teams usually have to overcome some adversity to truly be great, and these girls showed what they were made of."
"We were all really down after the season," Gabby Stubbs said. "But we kept believing anything was possible."
Over the last four years, the Blue Devils won 55 of their 56 league games but were beaten in the district tournament three straight years, making this season's tournament run especially sweet.
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Operating with little margin for error, Western Reserve pitcher Aleah Hughes kept the Blue Devils in the game, striking out eight and allowing one earned run.
The Redskins used their speed to manufacture both runs. Brianna Swanson raced home on a squeeze play in the fourth and Jenna Stegmaier stole third and continued home on a throwing error in the sixth.
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^ I agree with gopintos - any diet hack is context dependent.
If you're an outlier then it's down to you to modify it to make it work. Even then, perhaps it won't work for you. If it doesn't, then move along now.
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^ I agree with gopintos - any diet hack is context dependent.
If you're an outlier then it's down to you to modify it to make it work. Even then, perhaps it won't work for you. If it doesn't, then move along now.
[QUOTE=pklopp;1020303]I have never claimed that an all potato diet was a zero protein diet, as you can confirm by clicking on my user name and going through all the comments I've posted since I've been a member. I have repeatedly asserted that an all potato diet is deficient in protein.
With that out of the way, we need to turn to the question of nitrogen balance, where nitrogen can only be supplied to the human body in the form of amine groups (NH[sub]3[/sub]) from the amino acid components of protein. This is how protein status of individuals is scientifically and medically assessed. Deficiency is defined as excreting more nitrogen than one ingests ( negative nitrogen balance ) and the state we should strive for would be either equilibrium, or a positive nitrogen balance, where we respectively excrete the same amount, or less nitrogen, than we ingest.
Studies repeatedly show that while significantly calorically restricted, positive nitrogen balance is maintained in adults with an intake of 1.5 - 1.7g per kg of body mass. As I started my experiment I weighed near as makes no difference 85 kg which would then dictate a protein intake of roughly 130g if I were to apply the lower end of the recommended range. I was also ingesting 1500 kcal per day, 500 kcal less than my estimated BMR, which certainly qualifies as being significantly calorie restricted.
Now, to your numbers:
Using your data for Russet potatoes, 1500 kcal. would provide me with 40g of protein, thereby providing a meager 31% of the amount needed for nitrogen balance. If I try to hit my protein number, I would egregiously overshoot my calorie limit, requiring about 16 large Russets for an intake of 4700 kcal.
Potatoes make it impossible to hit the caloric and protein constraints simultaneously.
If I relax the caloric constraint, and focus only on the protein, I would still need to eat 4.3 kg., or close to 10 lbs. of potatoes, which is a stunningly large amount, and leads to my observation that potatoes are not "nutrient dense" by any reasonable definition of that phrase.
Faced with this reality, the only way to be calorically restricted and hit the protein requirements is to dial back the potatoes and add protein, which I did via the inclusion of egg whites and albacore tuna. I am unwilling to ignore the scientific literature on protein requirements.
Well glad you're moving the goal post from YOUR earlier comment and research quote of
[B][U]If, however, you give the body a metabolic head fake, by giving it a bit of protein ( 50g in the study )[/U][/B], this is interpreted as a transient condition, [B][U]so no metabolic accommodations take place to spare protein.[/U][/B] If the condition is, in fact, transient, you catch a bigger rabbit the next day, for instance, then all is right with the world.[/quote]
For those that missed it: pklopp defended adding eggs and tuna to what he called "potato diet" because in a study he linked and interpreted - it/he said you need 50g of protein to spare muscle loss, i then pointed out that on a potato diet you can get 50g of protein or very close to it, he then came back at me with j/k i meant you need 130g of protein and that's why i had to change the potato diet to a high protein diet but still pretend it's a short term potato diet/hack. LOL
So your version of the short term potato diet/hack was to apply it to some obsessive body building I need 130g of protein a day or heavens sake I may lose a tiny miniscule amount of my brotein muscles when losing fat, even though I previously quoted research in this very thread that showed with a minimum amount of protein (50g) this can be pretty much mitigated to the extend a normal person should not be concerned at all. And any adjustments needed to get to that 50g minimum would be tiny and in many cases unnecessary, like adding a glass of lowfat milk or a small serving of lowfat cottage cheese, or perhaps bcaa supplements.
@vonbraun...I think you need to reread that post from page 8 about 50g of protein and the study paragraph that pklopp quoted. Your way off on what you assume it to mean. Best to let you hash that out on your own though. Heck you even highlighted the important part yourself!!!
Ah, hell I'll help you since it just requires quoting Pklopp anyhow:
"If, however, you give the body a metabolic head fake, by giving it a bit of protein ( 50g in the study ), this is interpreted as a transient condition, so no metabolic accommodations take place to spare protein. If the condition is, in fact, transient, you catch a bigger rabbit the next day, for instance, then all is right with the world. But if you were to insist on providing this head fake continually by eating, say, off the top of my head, only potatoes as your principal source of protein, then what would you expect as the net result of a metabolism that is oxidizing proteins at a normal ( i.e. not down regulated ) rate?"
So basically we are showing why ingesting NO protein (i.e. fasting) would actually be preferred to ingesting small amounts of protein in terms of sparing lean mass and protein metabolically. This really isn't all that controversial. There are tons of studies that validate the amount of protein Pklopp is talking of to reatain lean mass in a caloric deficiency. It really is the most important aspect of recomposition along with resistance training recognized by studies up till now.
And the fact is even Peter at hyperlipids theory on how a no fat diet works is only speculation....But its damn sound metabolic speculation. If he is on track then protein really should not effect things outside of pure caloric load.
Reading through the study now, i think you got it backwards.
the low-energy diet contained 50 g protein/day, the
rates of synthesis and degradation of body protein
were only slightly reduced compared with rates on the
normal diet. However, when the low-energy diet contained
no protein, both synthesis and breakdown of
protein were substantially reduced (Table 1), [B]suggesting
that the energy deficit had little effect on turnover
rates, whereas the absence of protein was critical.[/B][/QUOTE]
Vonbraun, massive misread of that study. That study is saying that low protein intakes are worse than none because if you eat some protein but not enough, your body does not go into preservation mode. In a no-protein state, the body realizes there's a scarcity and so goes into a conservation state that protects your lean mass.
So 50g of protein intake is likely (in the shorter term) to lead to a greater loss of LBM than straight-up fasting because under fasting conditions, the body takes steps to protect itself that it won't take if you keep eating some but not enough.
the low-energy diet contained 50 g protein/day, the
rates of synthesis and degradation of body protein
were only slightly reduced compared with rates on the
normal diet.[COLOR="#FF0000"] However, when the low-energy diet contained
no protein, both synthesis and breakdown of
protein were substantially reduced [/COLOR](Table 1), suggesting
that the energy deficit had little effect on turnover
rates, whereas the absence of protein was critical.[/QUOTE]
There's the key point.
Hmmm...I take that to mean that when we reduce protein...but, we still keep a little in the diet there is little if any metabolic change in the rate of synthesis and degradation. Meaning very little change to conserve protein as long as it is represented in small quantity.
When we provide no protein, synthesis and breakdown are substantially reduced....seems to indicate conservation to me.
The turnover rate being held at the same for a normal diet vs. that of a reduced protein one would leave you wondering where the extra protein is coming from. If the turnover is approximately the same (just a bit less) that it was with a "normal" protein load and its not coming from an exogenous source that really only leaves the obvious option of endogenous lean mass. But, I will admit to only reading what has been posted and not taken the time to read the whole study as of yet.
If you are eating low carb then obviously significant protein is converted to glucose via neogenesis.
[QUOTE=Owly;1020713]There's the key point.[/QUOTE]
Yes, [B]synthesis[/B] and breakdown.
also from the study:
[QUOTE]Winterer et al. (38) also studied the effects of total
starvation but after a period on a low-energy, normalprotein
diet. Measurements were made by oral administration
of [15N]glycine for 60-h periods. The effects of
the two treatments were different.[B] Starvation for 1 wk
caused a drop in the rate of protein synthesis relative
to the normally fed state[/B], similar to that seen by Jeevanandam
et al. but with no change in breakdown. [B]By
contrast, the low-energy normal-protein diet for 3 wk
resulted in no change in either synthesis or degradation.[/B]
The conclusion from these data is that decreases
in energy intake, [B]when protein intake is adequate,
have relatively little effect on body protein turnover
rates. [/B]The same conclusion was reached in studies on
obese subjects on low-energy protein-[/QUOTE]
The potato diet depending on how calorie restricted would be in the range of "normal" protein amounts. (.5g/kg -.6g/kg)
The OP made an arrogant supposition in the subject line. All bets are off as to this being a serious and genuine scientific investigation.


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Environment ministry drops copper mine in Zambezi park
By: Caillie Mutterback
January 07, 2013
Southern carmine bee eaters are found in Lower Zambezi National Park. Photo by: Uncovery.
"This is the right first step the Zambia Environmental Management Agency has taken in this case. Our aim is to see the mining project eventually withdrawn...short-term economic gains should never override long-term benefits to the country," the CEO of Bird Watch Zambia (BWZ) Moses Nyoni, said after hearing of ZEMAs rejection of the proposal.
All mining projects in the park require an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) before they can be given a mining license. The EIS for the Kangaluwi Copper Project was conducted by Geoquest, a company that contracts and consults for the mining sector, including companies like Zambezi Resources. While all EIS have to be approved by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), some environmental activists question the validity of an assessment that is initially done by the same company looking to mine.
Even as the current copper project was cancelled, Mwembeshi Resources Ltd., a subsidiary of Zambezi Resources, and the company responsible for the Kangaluwi Copper Project, has indicated that there are several areas within the Lower Zambezi National Park that are suitable for mining copper, gold, cobalt or gemstones, sparking fears that eventually a proposition will pass and mining will occur in the park.
Lower Zambezi National Park is a 4,092 square kilometer haven to an array of African wildlife, as well as a popular Zambian tourist attraction. It is currently being considered as a World Heritage Site, and has already been named an Important Bird Area by Bird Watch Zambia (BWZ, formerly Zambian Ornithological Society), one of the groups that strongly opposed the mining project.
Water birds such as the bee-eaters (southern carmine and white-fronted) and fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) are abundant in the park, as well as red-winged pratincole (Glareola pratincola), crested guinea fowl (Guttera pucherani), black eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), various queleas and the Narina trogon (Apaloderma narina). Elephants, buffalo, hippopotamus, and waterbucks can be found along the valley floor, along with kudus, zebras and impalas. The Samango monkey (Cercopithecus albogularis), hyena, and civets are also popular tourist attractions.
Mining company, Zambezi Resources, cites in their September 13th ASX Announcement that the Kanagluwi Copper Project would result in the "development of transport and energy infrastructure including roads and power, employment, training and increased prosperity for more than 500 Zambians, and significant foreign investment in terms of capital and operational expenses." They also said that their key stakeholders, including "conservation groups, traditional owners, chiefs, local communities and local authorities," all of which "had been supportive of the Project when shown the true facts," were surprised when their proposal was rejected and are continuing to appeal the decision under the Environmental Management Act of 2011. They did not specify throughout their reports that the Kanagluwi project would be in the middle of a national park.
Open pit copper mining has serious environmental impacts and can negatively affect biodiversity for years even after the mining has ceased. Copper is a toxic metal that is especially susceptible to aquatic wildlife, like the tiger fish (Hydrocynus vittatus) and vundu (Heteobranchus longifilis) in Zambezi, along with the water bird population.
While the project has been halted for now, groups like Bird Watch Africa continue to be active in asking the government to prohibit mining in protected areas and lobby the government to prevent ZEMA from overruling their original proposal.
The Narina trogon is also present in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Photo by: Patty McGann.
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• "HELP FOR THE DESTITUTE. -- The Citizens' Relief Association is making rapid progress in organizing to afford relief to such as are destitute. The plan adopted is very similar to the 'Free Market' system established in New Orleans and will depend mainly upon private contributions. It is proposed to extend relief in the a shape of bread, meat, vegetables, wood, candles soap and all the necessaries of life, but not in money. A central depot will be established where orders for provisions, signed by the Chairman of the society will be filled. In a few days it is hoped that the plan will be in operation, and an appeal will be made to all planters, merchants and citizens, charitably inclined, to send in their contributions to the depot of the association. The principal butchers and the bakers of the city have already indicated a generous readiness to do their part in this good work."
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• "Montgomery, Ala. -- Setting forth in a graphic way the heart pangs which he feels at leaving the state of Virginia, where he has served long and faithfully as an educator, Dr. George H. Denny, head of Washington and Lee University, has written to Governor O'Neal accepting the presidency of the University of Alabama, to which he was recently unanimously elected by the board of trustees of that institution."
• "Miss Emma Roche left last night for New York, where she will study at the Art Student's League under Frank Vincent Dumond and William Chase."
• "Silver plated badges and helmet ornament, a dollar and a quarter per, and gold plated badges for the officers in rank, may be a part of equipment with which the Mobile police force is to be metropolitanized this winter.
"Mayor Schwarz has samples of the badges in use in the majority of large cities of the country, which are made by a big New York firm. ... The tailored uniforms and the dressy white gloves with which the men of the traffic squad are to be provided are calculated to make favorable impression upon visitors to the city, and the addition of silver badges, it is believed, will make Mobile's policemen well nigh irresistible. Clubs will be discarded by the traffic men, who are stationed in busy centres."
• "John T. Schley, of the firm of Macartney & Schley, left Tuesday night for Washington, D.C., to be in attendance at the funeral services of his uncle, Admiral Schley, who dropped dead at New York City several days ago."
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• "The coast guard sent cutters Sunday night to aid two widely separated vessels.
"Headquarters at Mobile received a request for assistance from the British motorship Maloa, en route to Tampa with a cargo of bananas.
"The Maloa, about 190 miles southwest of Key West when the message was sent, reported it was disabled, but was proceeding on its course at a rate of three knots. ...
"The freighter Carolyn went aground in the channel at Fort Pierce, blocking the harbor.
"Efforts of the cutter Vigilant failed to free the vessel while the tide was high and the ebb left the Carolyn stuck fast. Coast guardsmen instructed the Carrabasset to proceed to the scene."
• "Mobile County voters going to the offices of Tax Collector R. Eugene King and Tax Assessor Harry M. Touart are receiving circulars asking them to vote against the Jefferson County comptroller's amendment in the November election. Adoption of the amendment, through ratification in a state-wide vote, would combine the offices of tax collector, tax assessor, comptroller and commissioner of licenses. It would also take land redemptions from the probate judge. The annual saving to Jefferson County taxpayers would be from $100,000 to $250,000."
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• "Thomas James Taylor, 79, a prominent Mobile businessman, died late Wednesday afternoon at a Mobile hospital. He had suffered a heart attack last Thursday.
"A native of Baldwin County and resident of Mobile for over 60 years, Taylor was founder of Taylor, Lowenstein & Co., in 1905, a firm engaged in naval stores business. He was active with the firm until his heart attack.
"Taylor was also president of the Mobile Rosin Oil Co. and a director of Merchants National Bank. He was active in the Government Street Presbyterian Church and a member of the Rotary Club of Mobile."
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What's the key to a supermodel's heart on Valentine's Day?
"Roses!" Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima, 30, tells PEOPLE. "If my husband sends them to me at home, I'll be very happy. There's nothing better than to receive flowers from someone you love."
The Brazilian supermodel, who will be appearing in a Teleflora ad during the Super Bowl on Sunday, said she prefers receiving gifts that are "very elegant, very thoughtful and very romantic" from husband of three years, Marko Jaric, 33.
"Valentine's Day means giving and receiving love in all different forms," the mom to daughter Valentina, 2. "I think men should touch a woman's emotions. I love kisses, hugs ... all that good stuff!"
Another piece of advice she has for those hoping to woo someone on the big day? "Go a little more old-fashioned and include a handwritten note," she advised. "It's really touching and more direct."
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The Right to Counsel?: The Eighth Circuit Allows Uncounseled Tribal Court Convictions to Satisfy Elements of Federal Offenses
On July 6, 2011, in United States v. Cavanaugh, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit held that prior, uncounseled tribal court convictions could be used to establish an element of a subsequent federal offense. In so doing, the court deemphasized the importance of reliability concerns in determining the validity of uncounseled convictions.
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On June 21, 2011, in Ali v. Rumsfeld, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held that constitutional protections do not apply to noncitizen enemy detainees in a foreign theater of war, and that the Westfall Act immunizes federal employees from suits brought by such detainees under the Alien Tort Statute. This decision adds to the uncertainty about what recourse, if any, noncitizen enemy detainees have for abuses committed by their U.S. military captors.
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On June 10, 2011, in Water Wheel Camp Recreational Area, Inc. v. LaRance, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that a tribal court had jurisdiction over a non-Indian corporation and its non-Indian president through the tribe's inherent authority to exclude and manage its land. The Ninth Circuit limited the application of Montana v. United States, a case restricting tribal authority, to situations involving non-tribal land or to situations in which competing state interests are at play. In so doing, the court gave tribal courts the breadth of power Congress intended.
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The Ninth Circuit's Redundant Remand in E.M. v. Pajaro Unifed Valley School District Sends an Important Message
On July 14, 2011, in E.M. ex rel. E.M. v. Pajaro Valley School District, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit remanded a case because the district court applied an improper standard in determining whether a clinical psychologist's report constituted "additional evidence" under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In so doing, the Ninth Circuit broadly defined the "additional evidence" courts must consider in hearing IDEA claims.
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On January 18, 2011, in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a university's admissions policy was constitutional because it had a compelling interest in achieving a critical mass of minority students and did not strive for out-right racial balancing for its own sake. Although the Fifth Circuit's holding aligns with the Supreme Court's standard in Grutter v. Bollinger, it exemplifies how Grutter discourages universities from experimenting to create better race-conscious admissions policies.
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One Strike, You're Out: The Ninth Circuit Denies Second Chance for First-Time Drug Offenders
On July 14, 2011, in Nunez-Reyes v. Holder, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit filed an en banc opinion overruling Lujan-Armendariz v. INS in holding that, for immigration purposes, constitutional equal protection did not require treating state drug crime convictions that are expunged under state law the same as federal convictions expunged under the Federal First Offender Act. The court also overruled Rice v. Holder, holding that being under the influence of a drug is not a lesser offense than simple possession. In so doing, the Ninth Circuit frustrated Congress's intent in enacting the Federal First Offender Act, and hindered courts' ability to ensure equal protection of similarly situated aliens.
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I purchased an aftermarket class III hitch for my Tig. It fits perfectly with no modifications. My Tig has pre-wiring equipped in the back right near the hitch, however, there is no power going to the existing wiring.
Through some research, I heard that I must purchase a control module that will give power to the wiring. I read that the module is to be installed in the rear, left compartment above the wheel well. The problem is that the VW part costs over $300 just for the module!
I know that on some vehicles, you can splice into the rear tail light wiring, but the Tig owners manual says not to do this.
Does anyone know another way to power up the existing wiring for less money, but still have the computer know that there is a trailer connected. If done properly, the ESP will compensate for a trailer when it is connected.
2009 Tiguan, 2.0T SE United States
No, you MUST have the correct module fitted or it will throw up errors all the time (it picks up the increased loadings on the various circuits) and NONE of the great safety features will be activated (the alarm, the esp changes to remove "trailer sway", abs changes etc). Sorry but as far as I know there's no cheap alternative or shortcut.
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On my second Tiguan, 2013, TDi, Night Blue, Park Assist 2, RCD510, Bluetooth, auto wipers and lights, fogs, tow pack.
2009 Tiguan, 2.0T SE United States
New Zealand
On my second Tiguan, 2013, TDi, Night Blue, Park Assist 2, RCD510, Bluetooth, auto wipers and lights, fogs, tow pack.


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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
Take Ballet to the Streets
at Target Brooklyn Community Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Ballet and hip hop come together in these short performances by Brooklyn Ballet Company and Youth Ensemble.
Category: Dance
TreesCount! 2015 Training Session
at Ft George Avenue & West 193rd Street
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join a TreesCount! Training class to learn the techniques you need to help us map, count, and care for every street tree in New York City.
Category: Volunteer, TreesCount! 2015
Bryant Park Yoga
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Perfect your downward dog under the trees at our 12th season of outdoor yoga classes, presented by Athleta with media support from Flavorpill.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Partnerships Academy: Activate Your Park – Developing Great Events and Programs
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Interested in bringing new activities, recreation and arts to your park? Community groups from all over the city routinely partner with city agencies and other organizations to do…
Category: Education, Volunteer, Talks
Movies Under the Stars: Annie Hall
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for movies under the stars!
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Friday, September 25, 2015
Free Outdoor Exercise Classes in Morningside Park
at 112th Street and Manhattan Avenue (in Morningside Park), Manhattan
7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m.
This class involves walking and using park benches to work various muscle groups.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Exhibit: Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair
at Tower Plaza (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to host Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair will be on view through November 8, 2015 in Highbridge Park located in northern Manhattan.
Category: Art
Farmers Market Fridays
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get fresh produce from the two local farms and Queens Botanical Garden's own urban farm at the farmers' market.
Category: Food
Exhibition: Living Landmarks
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Living Landmarks celebrates the nine individually landmarked New York City public parks in honor of the 50th anniversary of the City's landmarks law. The exhibit showcases their…
Category: Art, History, Seniors
Children's Story Time & Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Enjoy interactive story time with songs, nursery rhymes, stories, and poems for toddlers and preschoolers.
Category: Best for Kids
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#OnThisDayInNTK1997 – a couple…Friday, June 29th, 2012
#OnThisDayInNTK1997 – a couple of genuinely demented appearances from me and @mala on ITV Meridian's "Cyber Cafe" http://t.co/tNyDeW1b
#OnThisDayInNTK1997 – a couple of genuinely demented appearances from me and @mala on ITV Meridian's "Cyber Cafe" http://t.co/tNyDeW1b
& in retrospect, presenter Wingham Rowan was right about the future; look out for @anna_ftw, The Pod, Martin Pickles… http://t.co/EuRvx47S
Quiet, mostly comprehensible, live vid of our new song from #dorkboat on Sat – the catchily titled You've Been Triaged http://t.co/LtDKbg3C
Using a DVD ripper which has "Keep Video-Audio Synchronisation" as an (unchecked) option box, like it's an obscure, new-fangled affectation
I think I heard it on the radio, thought it was new @theraveonettes : ) RT @usherette: Kind of obsessed with this song: http://t.co/1FiKdbJ8
Thanks @rainycat; my fave #dorkboat12 pic so far http://t.co/QjJyao49 – @museumoftechno looks almost as confused as I was feeling #dorkboat
Great to see @rainycat @saul @bengoldacre @DebbieDavies @jamesbridle @irini_mirena @aziv & more at #dorkboat hopefully vids to follow…
#londonhelicopterwatch crikey, another 2 Chinooks going downriver just now (or could be the same 2, perhaps they fly back at night)
Enjoyed Prometheus 3D, though not as much as The Apartment 2D (and in black and white – see it if you can, London: http://t.co/Zl0wU5cA
#londonhelicopterwatch 13:20 today – 2 Chinooks headed downriver (together, in formation. Well, a formation of 2, anyway…)
Thanks @AdamTandy for pointing out @IanMartin at @Aiannucci Q&A! Ian, here is the "new" (ie, old) NTK mailout fwiw…
Brief but fascinating track-by-track breakdown of Marc Bolan's Ride A White Swan in Radio 2's Birth of Glam Rock http://t.co/CD9Gdn1H
(also… did Bowie – as Ziggy Stardust – invent/ popularise the phrase Space Invader in the early 1970s, well before the 1978 arcade game?)
Thanks to @Nico_Macdonald for invite to @ajkeen event tonight, great to meet @Peter_Gent etc, + good view of Kingsway.. http://t.co/yLGzdRYC
Lock up your saplings… RT @benmoor: Coelacanth on tour in next couple of weeks – Bristol, Oxford, Harrogate, Belfast: http://t.co/8B3ARtu8
Further to last week, Youtube'd compilation of Adam & Joe's Speeding On The Needlebliss (excellent auditions at 3:00) http://t.co/5SomeQlV
Then today I ran into Steve @KeroKeroBonito at Deptford Junk Market, en route to @GoldsmithsUoL Laptop Ensemble tonight http://t.co/mzPn8zWH
thanks to @kevcecil for coming to top @KeroKeroBonito set @ProudCamden tonight, amazing frontmanship from Steve-Gus, as I now refer to him
(though the venue was so full of smoke machines it was like being in a trailer for Prometheus)
Really enjoyed #iLLMANORS plot but some of the dialogue reminded me of @AdamRealBuxton's "Speeding On The Needlebliss"
Last week it was @jennycolgan, today Ed Milliband was in the Royal Festival Hall, maybe sheltering from the rain and using the free wifi..?
Hey @harikunzru @JamesFlint, do either of you remember writing this http://t.co/lu8LXMt6 15 years ago this very week? (cc @mala)
RT @kevcecil: As the jubilee entered its fourth day there were only stale cupcakes for people to eat and discarded paper flags to wear.
Blast from the past for @AndyRileyish etc: It Takes A Nation of Minions rap http://t.co/A0wMmumH (attributed to @louistheroux around 1989?)


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South Africa RECOMMENDATIONS See all
Wine Tasting in the Western Cape
By JC, Germany, September 2012
Sampling these viticultural riches at the source is one of the great pleasures of visiting South Africa. What's more, with very few exceptions they're all located in the Western Cape and thus readily accessible from Cape Town, the country's most popular destination.
Editor's Note: This recommendation was taken from our South Africa Things to Do blog. Visit the original post to continue reading the full post and to learn more about things to do in South Africa.
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During the 2014 offseason, Colts Authority is making a concentrated effort to have a complex understanding of as many of the players on the roster as possible. It's all a part of the Colts Authority Charting Project, an intentional effort to chart as many statistical and strategical details about the team as we can. In that vein, we have several film-review series going thoughout the next few months. You can see all of the 2014 film review pieces at the CA Charting Project page.
We hope you will enjoy the series, and if you have any requests (either in specific players or different statistics you'd like to see charted), please let us know in the comments or on Twitter at @ColtsAuth_Kyle and @ColtsAuthority using #CAchartingproject.
A pass-rushing star at Army, Josh McNary spent two years on active military duty before signing with the Colts last April. He wasn't released from military duty until the end of July, causing him to miss the start of training camp, and he didn't survive final cuts. But he stuck on the practice squad and earned a promotion to the active roster for week 13.
From there, McNary slowly won over the Colts' coaches. He played four snaps with the defense in week 13 and seven in week 14, playing exclusively on third down and primarily as a blitzer. By week 15, he had won a more regular role, and he started showing up on earlier downs. His playing time dipped a bit in the playoffs, when the Colts went with their veterans more often, but McNary wound up playing 134 defensive snaps in seven games and earned a solid 3.2 overall grade from Pro Football Focus.
Kyle broke down the advanced stats of the Colts' inside linebackers, including McNary, in his excellent D'Qwell Jackson profile a couple weeks ago (shameless intra-site promotion). Rather than repeating his work, I'll focus on McNary's game film here.
You can often tell when football comes naturally to someone – think Robert Mathis, Andrew Luck and Reggie Wayne – and when it's a bit of an awkward fit – think Joe Reitz, LaRon Landry and a certain running back. Mathis, Luck and Wayne still work hard for it, of course, and guys like Reitz can still become good players (no comment on the other two), but some guys seem to move more fluidly and react more naturally, while others look unsure or robotic. McNary is definitely in the former camp. He made some typical rookie mistakes last year, but he also did some veteran things that looked effortless, particularly toward the end of the season as he grew more comfortable in his role.
For example, Landry often takes strange angles to the ball, and it sometimes kills the Colts (take a look at the first GIF here if you need to be reminded). McNary, on the other hand, showed great instincts in cutting off angles, which helped mitigate a lack of pure speed. Watch him sprint for the sidelines on these Dexter McCluster swing passes:
On both plays, you can see McNary making subtle body adjustments without losing any speed as he judges the best point to meet McCluster on the sideline. It's impossible to teach that; you either have it or you don't (hi, LaRon).
McNary also honed his rush-faking skills as the season went on. On this play, he acts like he's coming on a blitz, keeping up the ruse just long enough that Knile Davis thinks he can head out on a dumpoff route without being covered. But just when Davis tries to bust out, McNary bumps him hard and sticks with him in coverage, throwing off the Chiefs' timing and resulting in an incompletion:
It all happens very quickly, but McNary's feel for when to bump Davis means the difference between a wide open back with acres of space and a ball harmlessly hitting the turf.
Here's a closer look at McNary's work in each facet of the game.
Run defense
PFF gave McNary a 1.9 grade on 24 snaps in run defense. They gave him only one negative run defense grade in his seven games, a -0.4 on five snaps in the playoff game at New England, and his work in the Wild Card game against Kansas City earned a shiny 1.1 on just four snaps. Most encouragingly, he appears to be a sound tackler, unlike many of the linebackers who have come through Indy in the past 15 years or so; PFF charged him with only two missed tackles, against 14 solo tackles and two assists.
McNary is extremely good at coming in at an angle, dipping his shoulder under a blocker and standing up a running back:
Again, McNary's instincts look solid in the running game. He was always quick to spot where the run was going and get himself into the proper lane. And it takes skill to get that shoulder-dipping stuff right and pop back up between the blocker and the back, rather than getting pushed into the dirt.
McNary has a harder time when a blocker is coming straight at him, and he's not great at freeing himself once he's been engaged. (As a married man, I can relate. Boom! "Meh," says my wife, unimpressed.) New England's Logan Mankins – who is no slouch, in fairness – positively owned McNary a few times in the playoff game, particularly on this play:
It wasn't just linemen, either; Anthony Fasano, who isn't exactly a legend in blocking, wiped him out of a couple plays:
It looks like McNary needs to get a bit stronger and learn how to shed blocks better, but there's enough ability there to work with.
Pass rush
McNary's college career at Army, during which he piled up a school record 28 sacks as a defensive end, suggested he would be an outside linebacker for the Colts. But he played almost exclusively on the inside, taking only five of his 134 snaps at outside linebacker. The Colts clearly like his coverage skills and mobility (more on those in a moment), which are more important for inside linebackers in the 3-4 than for outside linebackers. It's harder to rush the passer from the 3-4 inside linebacker spot, and McNary didn't show much in that area. PFF had him at 0.7 on 26 pass rush snaps, meaning he was almost exactly average. He generated four quarterback hits and no pressures or sacks.
When blitzing, McNary did flash the ability to spot open lanes and make quick adjustments:
And he embarrassed Shonn Greene for a big hit on Ryan Fitzpatrick in his first game with the defense:
Still, you can see something on that play that comes up repeatedly when McNary rushes: he has a decent set of moves and good agility in tight spaces, which means he often gets past blockers. But his closing speed leaves something to be desired. McNary looks more smooth than explosive, which is fine for coverage but not ideal for pass rushing. Colts fans have been spoiled by years of Mathis and Dwight Freeney, two of the best ever at closing those last few feet and getting to the quarterback before the ball is out. McNary simply isn't at that level:
Notice how he drops his shoulder on that last play to get under the tackle's block, in Mathis-like fashion. Again, body control, which is impossible to teach, appears to come naturally to him.
McNary's lack of sacks was partly a result of circumstances, since the quarterbacks usually got the ball out quickly when he rushed. If the Colts continue to use him as a blitzer, he's good enough to pick up a sack here and there. But I doubt that will ever be the strongest area of his game.
McNary did the bulk of his work last year in coverage. He dropped on 84 of his 134 snaps (63%). PFF graded him at 0.5 in coverage, with excellent grades of 1.1 at Cincinnati in week 14 (on only three coverage snaps) and 1.8 in the Wild Card game (on 15 snaps). He had a bit of a clunker in the first Kansas City game, drawing a -1.6 grade on 25 coverage snaps.
Four times last year, the Colts even put him at cornerback, usually using him to bump a receiver before a corner behind him took over:
Bumping a receiver is a tricky skill, and McNary does it well. Watch him knock Julian Edelman off his route on this play:
McNary has good, fluid hips and does a nice job of turning to run with receivers – unlike, for example, Caesar Rayford, who drew raves with his pass rushing last preseason but couldn't drop in coverage to save his life. McNary was generally able to stay tight on his man, particularly when tracking tight ends deep:
I only saw a receiver put a straight-up whuppin' on McNary once: Fasano beat him soundly for a 19-yard catch in the first Colts-Chiefs game.
McNary also found himself out of position a couple other times in that game:
Again, he's not a finished product, but McNary has sufficient athleticism and instincts to be a steady, productive player in coverage.
For the long term, McNary looks like a good rotation/depth linebacker. I don't think he'll ever be a star, but he's competent enough in all three phases to be a three-down player. With Jerrell Freeman firmly entrenched and D'Qwell Jackson newly signed, the Colts don't need McNary to emerge as a stud right away.


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Just as every fisherman has stories about the big one that got away, every investor has "woulda, coulda, shoulda" tales of investments that would have been wildly profited wildly if they had only purchased.
I myself have one such tale from the past year. It gnaws at my insides to think about the massive profits that I missed out on, even though I felt a strong conviction to buy. The good news is that it's not too late to jump on board.
This stock was trading near $65 in 2007 before the financial crisis knocked it down below $5. The price wallowed in the nowhere zone under $5 for several years before slipping into penny-stock territory below $1. Although this company was (and is) majority owned and controlled by the U.S. government, most investors had written it off as not viable. At one point, the stock price fell to less than a dime a share. The price collapse caused the company to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, relegating its shares to the over-the-counter market.
I considered buying shares in the $0.15 area, thinking that there was no place for this once-mighty quasi-government agency to go but up. All the bad news was already reflected in the price, the housing market had improved, and there was no longer chatter about the government shutting down the company. I noticed the volume picking up and the price rising -- but fear and doubt kept me from buying.
Between late March and late May, this stock rocketed from a low of $0.09 to nearly $5.50. I watched the entire 6,000% moonshot in amazement. Every $100 investment near the lows would have skyrocketed to more than $6,000 in around 60 days, an incredible return by anyone's standards. The price has since dropped back to about $2.70, but it could easily double or even triple from here.
If you haven't guessed, I am talking about the Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA). A $15 billion-plus company by market cap, Fannie Mae provides liquidity and stability services in the secondary U.S. mortgage market. In other words, it guarantees and securitizes mortgage loans originated by lenders in the primary mortgage market.
|Over the past five years, Fannie Mae has facilitated $3.9 trillion in mortgage credit, supported 3.4 million home loans, 12 million mortgage refinances, and 2 million units of rental properties.
Fannie Mae's financial condition has improved dramatically since the housing crisis. Over the past five years, Fannie Mae has facilitated $3.9 trillion in mortgage credit, supported 3.4 million home loans, 12 million mortgage refinances, and 2 million units of rental properties. By the end of this year, it will have paid back $114 billion to taxpayers.
After posting this type of performance and rebound, why are there lingering concerns about Fannie Mae? The U.S. government still owns nearly 80% of both Fannie Mae and its sibling firm, Freddie Mac, and most of Washington's Republicans and Democrats want the firms dismantled (and their shareholders wiped out) as part of a broader overhaul of the housing finance industry.
But at least two large hedge funds disagree with Washington's assessment and are fighting to keep Fannie Mae a viable, ongoing concern: Fairholme Capital Management (Nasdaq: FAIRX), led by Bruce Berkowitz, and Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management.
Currently Fannie's largest stockholder outside the U.S. government, Berkowitz wants to restructure Fannie and Freddie through negotiations with their stakeholders, with the goal of freeing them from government control. Ackman's firm owns a nearly 10% stake in Fannie Mae's common stock and has earned a return of 44%.
Put simply, Berkowitz wants to design a new mortgage insurer by jettisoning the old mortgages, including those in foreclosure. This book of old business would be transferred to common shareholders such as Ackman, who doesn't seem concerned by this possibility. He has said the mortgage insurers should keep the foreclosed assets, rehabilitate the homes and rent them out -- basically, become a large residential REIT.
Judging by Ackman's statement, I expect that should Berkowitz's plan be instituted, Ackman will lead the charge in turning what's left of the common shareholders' holdings into a gigantic REIT. This would be a win-win for everyone involved. Ackman has gone as far as saying that it would instantly stabilize the housing market.
Risks to Consider: The hedge funds fighting for Fannie Mae's survival are no match for the powers of the U.S. government. Although I firmly think that a proposal similar to Berkowitz's will prevail, there remains a high risk of Fannie and Freddie being dismantled, leaving the common shareholders with nothing. Always diversify and use stop-loss orders when investing.
Action to Take --> I am convinced that Fannie Mae will reach $8 within the next 12 months. Dismantling Fannie and Freddie would be too much of a headache for Washington, not to mention the shareholder blowback should such an idea become reality. Politicians usually take the path of least resistance, and that path is to maintain Fannie Mae by following a Berkowitz-type proposal. Buying the stock between $3 and $2.25 with a 12-month target of $8 and an initial stop-loss just below $1.75 makes solid investment sense.


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Co-op News
Valley Electric Association CEO Wins Top HonorBy Marcia Gaysue | ECT Staff Writer Published: May 2nd, 2014
Electric Light & Power, a national energy trade publication, has named Tom Husted, chief executive officer of Nevada's Valley Electric Association, its 2013 Small Utility CEO of the Year.
The award acknowledges executives who have expanded profitability, utility reliability, employee support, customer satisfaction and community involvement. Husted was recognized in the small utility category, which included CEOs from utilities serving fewer than 400,000 consumers.
"I believe this award reflects the substantial growth and success VEA has experienced in recent years, which would not have been possible without our hard-working and dedicated board of directors, staff and community partners," Husted said.
Husted, who has more than 30 years of experience in the utility industry, joined the Pahrump-based co-op in 2006. During his tenure, he nearly doubled the co-op's assets from $159 million in 2008 to more than $314 million in October 2013.
In 2012, the co-op won more than $100 million in new service contracts. These contracts, alongside other key efforts by VEA, contributed to generating additional revenue and averting rate increases for the cooperative's members. VEA's current financial forecast does not call for a rate adjustment until 2018, representing nearly a decade of rate stability, Husted said.
"Several good candidates with impressive track records were nominated for this award," said Teresa Hansen, managing editor of Electric Light & Power. "The magazine's editorial staff selected Mr. Husted, because VEA has grown significantly in revenue, value, assets and workforce under his leadership, while keeping members' electricity rates low," she said.
Last year, VEA completed a 15-year transmission project and became the first out-of-state utility to join the California Independent System Operator Corp., which will open the door to a host of new renewable energy projects in southwestern Nevada.
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Compact and simple
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
You're not going to be setting bones or fixing up a major wound with this kit, but for a bit of piece of mind and safety on trips, this is a great little kit. It's compact and light, and that is key on longer hikes for me.
the kit to have
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
i got these to replace my old one that was in a hard bandaid case this first aid case is so light wait and was glad to have it with me because i got a cut on my finger and was good too have a fresh band aid that stuck. its also good to put my splint for my tent and patch kit for air mattress in cause it zips up nicely...
Easy to Customize
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
As an avid amateur and outdoor enthusiast while pursuing a medical career, I take pride in my medical kits. I received this kit as a gift from a friend and on first impressions, I was impressed at how much came in a very slender pouch.
It is the perfect size for the daypack or mountain bike daypack. I opted to customize this one for MTB. I removed the info cards. I added two rolls of athletic tape (carabiner to the pouch exterior), 6 knee size band-aids, 2 large sterile gauze pads, extra ziplock, gloves, irrigation syringe, and an emergency energy gel. I swapped the medications out for 6 ibuprofen, 6 benadryl, and 6 aspirin. Same size when it was re-packed and stowed in my Shimano X-Wing Daypack.
I like the ability to use the pouch and have a basic kit. But I would recommend tailoring this kit for ONE activity and keeping it in a daypack. The kit isn't big enough to handle much more than a few diggers, so be sure to keep stock of items coming and going.
Good stuff, hard to find
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
This first aid kit is full of typical emergency medical supplies, that are useful in even non urgent situations, but it is all stuffed into two pockets, so it takes a while to find what I need. It would be better if there were more pockets to organize the items.
It is also lacking scissors to cut the medical tape, but the problem is fixed in their 2.0 version!
TakE it everywhere
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
with 2 children (ages 5 and 7) that are most at home in the out of doors, we go through our fair share of scrapes, bumps, bruises, and bloody noses (my son had an altitude induced gusher in Grand Teton). This first aid kit is always in my daypack and adequately equipped to deal with the minor first aid situations we encounter.
No gloves
The one MAJOR downfall of this kit is that there are no rubber gloves. If anybody else other than myself if bleeding the kit is pretty much useless in terms of proper first aid.
So far so good
I bought this to take with us when we good camping. I haven't had to use it yet, but it seems to have the basics covered.
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Just got back from the local crag where the wind actually dislodged a boulder and sent it rolling down the slope right next to us and straight into a guy who was tied in and about to jump on the wall. He broke his leg and was bleeding pretty bad in a couple spots. His group didnt have a first aid kit amd this thing didn't have a ton in it, but I was sure glad I had it with since we were able to bandage up most of the open wounds before EMS arrived. After that we belayed him down the sketchy parts of the hill so they could carry him the rest of the way on a stretcher. The kit is spent now, but it was worth it, although this time I am buying a bigger one.
You should look into AMK Mountain series or Ultralight series. They are very well stocked and the bigger kits have enough to sustain larger groups
Adventure First Aid 1.0 Kit by Adventure Medical Kits
AMK President Chris Gubera breaks down the Adventure First Aid 1.0, a mid-sized kit for low-risk activities with enough supplies for the whole family.


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Article One: Name and Location
Section 1 Name of Corporation
The name of this corporation shall be Gospel of Grace Fellowship
Section 2 Location of Corporation
The principle office of this corporation shall be in the city of Minnetonka, county of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, whose post office address is 5125 Mayview Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55345
Article Two: Purpose
This corporation is organized for religious purposes (including charitable purposes as described in the Scripture). Our mission is three-fold: first, to reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ as commissioned by our Lord when He said "…go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you…" (Matthew 28:19-20); second, to equip the saints for the work of ministry by devoting ourselves to prayer, fellowship, searching the Scriptures, and the Lord's Supper (Acts 2:42); and third, to strive together with one mind and one spirit around the truth of the Gospel as Paul exhorts the church to do in Philippians 1:27 "Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel."
Article Three: Statement of Faith
1. We believe the Scriptures, the 39 canonical books of the Old Testament, and 27 canonical books of the New Testament, are the inspired Word of God, without error, revealed for the salvation of man and therefore the only source and guide for faith, doctrine, and life.
2. We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each of Whom is co-equal, co-eternal, and co-essential.
3. We believe in the true deity of our Lord Jesus Christ and His true humanity, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His substitutionary death through His blood shed at Calvary, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
4. We believe that Adam and Eve were created in the image of God, but were tempted by Satan and fell, plunging all mankind into sin and spiritual darkness causing all of humanity to be separated from God. Because of this, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary for salvation.
5. We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who repent of their sin and trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ. These are truly born again and so become the children of God.
6. We believe that the Lord's Supper and Water Baptism are ordinances to be observed by the church during this present day. The Lord's Supper is the means by which we remember Christ's sacrificial death and the promise of His return for those who trust in Him. Baptism by immersion is a demonstration of the believer's new life in Christ. They are, however, not to be regarded as a means of salvation.
7. We believe the present ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, convict men of sin, regenerate the sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service. We believe this includes His distribution and operation of gifts, as mentioned in Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12, according to His will, for the building and edification of the Body of Christ. The presence of gifts is for honoring God by humbly serving His people, and do not prove a superior spirituality or Christian maturity. No true gift of the Spirit today provides any new revelation, nor are there any authoritative apostles or prophets that function in the same capacity as those in the Scriptures.
8. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead, of the unbeliever to the resurrection of judgment and everlasting punishment, and the believer to the resurrection of eternal life.
9. We believe in the literal fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. We affirm the continued place of national Israel in God's plan. There will be a literal rapture of the church, a great tribulation, and the bodily return of Christ to bring judgment upon the nations and salvation to Israel. He will then set up a 1,000-year reign in Jerusalem followed by the final judgment.
10. We believe in the Doctrines of Grace as articulated in the five Solas of the Reformation: Scripture alone, Christ alone, Grace alone, Faith alone, to the Glory of God alone.
Article Four: Membership
Section 1 Obtaining Membership Status
A person may become a member of Gospel of Grace Fellowship by declaring in writing faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a willingness to abide by the membership requirements of the church and stating a willingness to submit to the leadership of this church body.
Section 2 Membership Requirements
Each member must openly confess Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior (John 3:3, Romans 10:9-10, and Ephesians 1:22-23), be living in fellowship with Him, and be part of the one Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 1:22-23). Each member shall desire to exhibit a Christian life that is consistent with the teaching of God's Word, and shall be faithful in attendance, in prayer, and in financial support of the church. He or she shall be in submission to the church community and the authority of the Elders of the church (Hebrews 13:17). Each member must also affirm belief in the essential doctrines listed in the statement of faith in Article 3. The essentials are points 1-8, & 10. Members less than 19 years of age are honorary in status and do not hold voting rights.
Section 3 Acceptance of Membership
Upon receiving the application for membership, and the review and approval of the Board of Elders, the applicant will be received as a new member.
Section 4 Denial of Membership
If, upon review of an application for membership, the Board of Elders determines that the applicant fails to confess Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior, or lacks the willingness to submit to biblical standards and conduct, membership shall be denied.
Section 5 Responsibilities of Members
Members shall seek to exercise their spiritual gifts for the mutual benefit of all the church body and shall submit to the loving care of the Elders.
Section 6 Church Discipline
The threefold purpose of church discipline is to glorify God by maintaining purity in the local church (1 Corinthians 5:6), to edify believers by deterring sin (1 Timothy 5:20), and to promote the spiritual welfare of the offending believer by calling him or her to return to a biblical standard of doctrine and conduct (Galatians 6:1). Members and regular attenders of this church who continue in serious doctrinal error or engage in conduct that violates Scripture as determined by the Board of Elders, shall be subject to church discipline. How the Elders deal with matters that are seriously wrong varies with the situation. In all matters, the discipline used should not be used vindictively, but with a desire to restore the believer without compromising the truth. The process of discipline should not become public except as a deliberate step when the matter has become so serious that it is appropriate for the body as a whole to be involved (Matthew 18:15-17). If all steps of church discipline have been exhausted then the church body will sever all fellowship with the unrepentant person (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15).
In addition to church discipline, civil authorities must be involved when illegal activity is evident or reported, including (but not limited to) child or spousal abuse (see Romans 13:1-7). Church staff must also direct people to proper professional counseling when they are not trained or qualified to do so themselves.
Section 7 Definition of Active Membership
Active members are those members who have been accepted by the elders per Section 3 of Article 4 and attend regularly. Regular attendance is defined as a member attending corporate services at least once a month. Members shall indicate that they are active at Gospel of Grace Fellowship by verifying their membership during semi-annual membership verification periods. A verification form will be made available throughout a one (1) month period twice in every calendar year. Members who have not verified membership during the two (2) prior membership verification periods shall be placed in inactive status by the elders and may lose their right to vote or hold office. Efforts will be made by the pastoral staff and the Board of Elders to encourage faithful attendance, but after failure to verify membership in the past two (2) membership verification periods, the Board of Elders may consider dismissal from active member status, which would be effective by a majority vote of the Board of Elders. Exceptions may be made by the Board of Elders in cases, including but not limited to: missionary service, military service, students, shut-ins and part-time residents. Members in inactive status requesting reinstatement are required to make written request to the Board of Elders who will consider and act upon their request.
Article Five: Property Rights
No ownership interest, if any, that any member may have in the corporation by virtue of his or her membership status can be assigned, transferred, or conveyed. Such interest, if any, in the corporation ceases upon the death of the member and ceases when the member either withdraws or is expelled as a member from the church.
Article Six: Board of Elders
Section 1 Elders as Directors of the Corporation
The Board of Elders shall function as the legally constituted Board of Directors of the corporation.
Section 2 Number of Elders
The Board of Elders shall consist of as many members as shall be determined by the Board of Elders themselves. There shall be, however, a minimum of three (3) members on the Board of Elders at all times.
Section 3 Qualifications of Elders
To be qualified to become an Elder, a man must be a member in good standing of Gospel of Grace Fellowship and shall reflect the qualities as set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and Acts 20:17-35.
Section 4 Selection of Elders
The Board of Elders shall select persons who meet the qualifications of Section 3 to become Elders or to fill vacancies on the Board of Elders. Their term as Elder shall commence once they have been affirmed by three-fifths of the active members of the congregation present at the time of affirmation meeting, a quorum of which would be three-fifths of the total active membership of the congregation.
The Board of Elders shall have the authority to appoint an interim Elder to remain on the Board of Elders until his status is terminated or affirmed by the process described above.
Section 5 Quorum and Voting Requirements
The greater of Three-fifths of the Board of Elders or two (2) shall be required for a quorum.
All motions, resolutions, or other matters before the Board of Elders shall require a majority vote of all of the Elders who are members of the Board for passage thereof.
Section 6 Term of Office
The term of office of each Elder shall continue for three (3) years unless they resign or are dismissed. An Elder may be reaffirmed to subsequent terms by the process described in Section 4. There shall be no limit to the number of terms an Elder may serve.
Section 7 Removal of Elders
The removal of an Elder shall be in accordance with 1 Timothy 5:17-24.
If an Elder seeking a subsequent term fails to be affirmed by three-fifths of the congregation, he shall be examined by a committee, as described in Article 7, Section 2, to determine if the removal of the Elder is on biblical grounds. If the failure to affirm the Elder to a subsequent term is found to have biblical support, he shall be removed from office. If no biblical grounds can be found to deny the Elder a subsequent term, the threshold for reaffirmation shall be reduced to a simple majority of the active membership of the congregation.
An Elder may also be removed at any time for biblical reasons, including sin and failure of duty by two-thirds of the Elders or three-fifths of the active membership of the congregation.
Section 8 Meetings
Regular meetings of the Board of Elders shall be held at times and at places set by the Board of Elders at a previous meeting. There shall be a minimum of four meetings per year. Special meetings of the Board of Elders may be convened subsequent to the acknowledgement of notice of said meeting by all board members. Any Elder may waive his notice of a special meeting in writing. Additional action may be taken by the Board of Elders without a meeting if conducted by email and approved by a majority of the Elders.
Every year the Elders shall, at least once, hold a congregational meeting.
Section 9 Duties and Responsibilities
While all Elders will listen to and consider the contributions of the members and consult them as necessary, the Elders will make the ultimate decisions for the church.
a. The Board of Elders shall be responsible for the spiritual oversight of the church.
b. The Board of Elders will determine the principles, operating procedures, and doctrines of the church.
c. The Board of Elders shall have the authority and duty to appoint any needed persons to help facilitate the church operations and any persons necessary to accomplish the purposes set forth in Article II of the Articles of Incorporation.
d. The Board of Elders shall regulate the operation and business affairs of the church.
e. The Board of Elders shall have the authority to authorize licensing or registration of ministers.
f. The Board of Elders shall establish ordination procedures.
Article Seven: Committees & Boards
Section 1 Elder Appointed Boards
To promote efficient handling of Board of Elders matters, the Board may appoint and establish various committees or boards. These committees and boards shall perform tasks solely in accordance with the duties and with powers specifically delegated by the Board of Elders.
Section 2 Oversight Committee
In the event that and Elder is not reaffirmed to a subsequent term, an oversight committee shall be convened to determine the biblical reasons for denying him reaffirmation as required by Article 6, Section 7.
The membership of the oversight committee shall be appointed by Deacons serving on the day prior to the reaffirmation vote.
Existing Elders may not serve on the oversight committee.
There shall be a minimum of five (5) members of the oversight committee.
Article Eight: Deacons
Section 1 Qualifications
The Deacons shall consist of members (both men and women) possessing the qualifications described in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.
Section 2 Selection of Deacons
The Deacon board shall nominate additional deacons as needed. They shall be appointed by a vote of the greater of three-fifths or two (2) Elders.
Section 3 Responsibilities
The Deacons are responsible to assist the Elders in caring for the general well being of the flock, and the general welfare of the facility. The term of office for each Deacon is perpetual and shall continue until he or she resigns or has been dismissed by the Board of Elders with a two-thirds majority vote.
Article Nine: Officers
There shall be appointed by the Board of Elders as officers of the corporation a President, Secretary, and Treasurer who shall hold office until they resign or are terminated by the Board of Elders. The duties and authority of each officer shall be that which is delegated by the Board of Elders.
Article Ten: Ministers
Section 1 Qualifications
A Minister(s) shall be a man who is recognized as having spiritual leadership qualities. He shall meet the qualifications for spiritual leadership set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. He shall also be an example to the believers (1 Timothy 4:12).
Section 2 Duties
A Minister(s) shall provide spiritual leadership for the church. He shall have such specific duties as are delegated to him by the Board of Elders. A Minister(s) shall have such authority as shall be conferred upon him by the Board of Elders.
Section 3 Ordination
A man who meets the qualifications for spiritual leadership as set forth in Section 1, and having been recognized by the Board of Elders to be qualified, may be ordained as Minister by the Board of Elders.
Section 4 Term
A Minister(s) shall hold his position until he resigns or his resignation is called for by the Board of Elders. A two-thirds majority vote is needed for dismissal.
Article Eleven: Amendments
Amendment of either the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of this corporation can be made only by the Board of Elders at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose and accepted by a two-thirds majority vote.
All amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws must be ratified by three-fifths vote of the active membership of the congregation. Amendments are not effective unless and until they are ratified.
Article Twelve: Dissolution
In the event of dissolution, any remaining assets shall be distributed to organizations organized and operated exclusively for [religious,] charitable or educational purposes as shall at the time qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The organizations to which this distribution shall be made shall be selected by the Board of Elders of this corporation.
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Now with a little help from the Caprock Longhorns.
That's what the Amarillo High Sandies need if they're going to claim a dual wrestling district co-championship. The Sandies took care of business to put themselves in contention by downing the Palo Duro Dons 48-24 Monday night.
The win completes the Sandies' dual district season with a 2-1 record. They are 5-3 overall. The Sandies' only district loss came against Tascosa 44-32. Caprock will host unbeaten Tascosa in the dual finale tonight.
The Sandies started out slow as the Palo Duro lightweight-division wrestlers staked the Dons to an 18-4 lead. The Dons knew they had to grab a big lead and hold onto it because they had to surrender points in forfeits in the 160-, 171- and 215-pound divisions, assuring the Sandies of 18 points.
The Sandies indeed benefited from the 18 points, but they also dominated the heavier divisions, especially freshman heavyweight Corey Quebedeaux, who pinned Andrew Valdez in 1:23. The 230-pounder raised his record to 12-4.
Going one even better, AHS's Seth Moore pinned John Brooks in 42 seconds at 189 pounds.
"This is the first time in a long time we didn't have many pins," said Amarillo High coach Larry Gehring. "We won some good decisions. I hate to hinge it on forfeits, but PD gave us 18 points by forfeits. In the middleweights they wrestled us good. But every dual we've wrestled we've had some good matches."
Huy Huynh in the 103-pound division and Jonathan Jackson in the 112-pound division got Palo Duro off to a good start with pins against David Hanson and Justin Schaffer.
Then Amarillo High's Kevin Dudding got a little revenge against Dominic Baldiva in the 119-pound division, winning 11-0.
"He's beaten me every time in my life," said Dudding of Baldiva. "Last year he beat me by one point because of a mistake I made. I've been looking forward to this match all year. I did everything I could do to win. I wrestled as good as I could. I didn't make any mistakes."
Perhaps the most exciting match of the night came in the 130-pound division when Palo Duro's Don Ho edged Amarillo High's Joey Avery 12-11. At first the scorer's final had Avery winning 11-10, but after the referee had a conference with the coaches and scorer, the match was awarded to Ho.
Ho led 9-8 going into the final round. Avery grabbed an 11-10 lead with an reversal, but Ho came back with two back points in the waning seconds.
Ho, who has been having problems with an irregular heartbeat, said he really didn't know who had won the match.
"All I know I was just scrambling," he said. "Coach Nelson (Steve, Palo Duro head coach), told me to go as hard as I could for the last 12 seconds. I gave it all I had."
The Lady Dons geared for the state dual tournament in Dallas this weekend by downing Amarillo High 60-0.
There were only four matches, but the Lady Dons got six forfeits. All PD wins were pins - Jennifer Fuller (102), Krystal Taylor (110), Lauren Lindsey (119) and Dyana McIntyre.
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In the Gulstonian Lectures of 1885, Sir William Osler1 stated, "The meningeal complication of endocarditis has not received much attention." Osler's remark is as revealing today as it was then.
We shall review a case of subacute bacterial endocarditis in which a mycotic aneurysm of the right middle cerebral artery was discovered at autopsy. This lesion of the intracranial vessels has been noted in only 34 previous cases.2 A brief review of the pathological changes of mycotic aneurysm of the circle of Willis will be given. In the present period of antibiotic therapy, studying a case of this type constitutes a rare pathological experience.
An unmarried white woman, 50, was admitted in a comatose condition with a left hemiplegia of six days' duration. She was known to have recently had a blood transfusion and to have had severe anemia for over two years. Liver
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The conference will focus on the cultural practices of travel, tourism and leisure. This broad theme embraces a spectrum of topics from rational recreation, through to the culturally liminal and carnivalesque. We are keen to establish a dialogue on key historiographical debates, theories and methods. We would particularly like to encourage interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and international approaches to the theme.
Suggestions for proposals include:
Case Studies: Comparative or individual case studies discussing sport, leisure activities, tourist sites, travel/tourism/leisure and technological, social or cultural change, holidaymaking, rational recreation, film, local customs, subcultures, popular cultures, travel/tourism/leisure and class.
Theories and Frameworks: Interrogating or developing theoretical frameworks including theorising tourist or leisure spaces, landscape and environment, defining leisure, travel and tourism, consumption, regional identity, national identity, sub/cultural identity, the body in travel/tourism/leisure histories.
Individuals and Crowds: Examining the role of the individual or the crowd in travel/tourism/leisure histories including travellers, tourists, the tour guide, professional and amateur athletes, musicians, hikers, cyclists, holiday crowds, football crowds, concerts, excursions, spectatorship, fan cultures.
Visualising Travel/Tourism/Leisure: Marketing, art and advertising, travel writing, guidebooks, newspapers and periodicals, auto/biography, material culture.
We welcome abstracts of up to 300-words (for 20 minute papers) from postgraduates and early-career researchers on any topic relating to the conference theme. We are committed to ensuring that attendance at the conference is affordable for postgraduates and hope to be able to offer reduced registration fees and travel bursaries. The conference is sponsored by the SAGE programme at the University of Manchester.
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As a golf destination, you might say Charleston has arrived. Consider:
• Kiawah Island resort hosted the 2012 PGA Championship, played at the youthful yet legendary Ocean Course.
• This year's U.S. Women's Amateur took place at the Country Club of Charleston, concluding last week.
And don't forget the "War by the Shore" (the 1991 Ryder Cup won by the U.S. at the Ocean Course), plus numerous state and regional events and special tournaments that have taken place in the Charleston area in the past two decades.
Of course, golf can be described as a bit dry, popular with only a comparatively small core of fans.
But don't tell that to Sharon Kucharski, who had a close encounter with the Women's Amateur last week.
"My home … sits on the green of the fifth hole (at Charleston Country Club)," says Kucharski, an agent with Carriage Properties in Charleston. "The USGA tournament was in my backyard, and it was amazing."
The recent attention that Charleston has received in the golfing world is not lost on local Realtors, who are aware that most golf courses attract home construction or are included in a master planned community or resort.
Chris Pouyat, agent with Brand Name Real Estate, is listing a house in Stono Ferry. The Hollywood neighborhood is home to The Links at Stono Ferry golf course.
"The course itself was ranked No. 1 in South Carolina for public golf courses," he says.
Even before the recent blitz of big name tourneys, metro Charleston built a following as a golf course community and proved to be a popular place for new neighborhoods, resorts and gated villages that include a golf course or two (or five at Kiawah Island) among its amenities.
At least 18 communities with homes on the market support a golf course. According to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, more than 1,000 homes are for sale in those neighborhoods. Golf country clubs can be found as far removed from Charleston as in St. George and Moncks Corner. Wild Dunes posts the most listings at 207.
Pouyat, who plays golf, says the sport complements other activities in communities such as Stono Ferry. The village is "home to polo match and (horse) races," and sports a clubhouse.
Besides, many golf communities include homeowners who aren't interested in the game, or they like to play but don't want to live right on the course. "I would say 50/50," Pouyat says. "If you are a golfer, like I am, you like to be on the course."
But some places such as Stono Ferry don't have many homes built right up to the fairways and greens. That doesn't mean the homes sport bad views.
On the contrary, Stono Ferry builders prefer another prime attraction to locate homes. That's the Intracoastal Waterway, which runs alongside the course in places.
But the course remains a draw. Golf communities are designed in such a way so that the lots are slightly larger than the typical acreage in a non-golf neighborhood, Pouyat says.
"You get a little more bang for the buck," he says.
Reach Jim Parker at 937-5542 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
At least 19 golf communities and resorts in the Charleston area claim residences, and more than 1,000 homes currently are on the market in those enclaves. Here's a look at the properties in order by number of homes for sale. It also includes highest and lowest listed home prices in each community.
1. Wild Dunes, 207 listings: $39,900-$3.5 million.
2. Seabrook Island, 199: $65,000-$2.9 million.
3. Kiawah Island, 119: $55,900-$6.5 million.
4. Dunes West, 97: $140,900-$2,199,000.
5. Wescott, 88: $80,000-$305,000.
6. Legend Oaks, 74: $132,900-$438,900.
7. Rivertowne, 64: $335,000-$4,750,000.
8. Charleston National, 43: $250,000-$2.6 million.
9. Coosaw Creek, 41: $234,000-$1,899,999
10. Shadowmoss, 37: $115,000-$432,895.
11. Pine Forest, 31: $100,000-$499,900.
12. Stono Ferry, 24: $184,900-$1,999,999.
13. Daniel Island Park, 23: $599,000-$4,895,000.
14. Kiawah River Estates, 19: $199,900-$669,500.
15. Country Club of Charleston, 8: $459,000-$6.5 million.
16. Bulls Bay, 4: $525,000-$1,550,000.
17. Berkeley Country Club, 3: $89,900-$259,000.
18. Briars Creek, 2: $1,850,000-$4,950,000.
19. St. George Country Club, 2: $249,000-$315,000.
Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors.
A boat passes by The Country Club of Charleston course, which hosted the U.S. Women's Amateur golf tournament earlier this month (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
Daniel Island Park sports two golf courses, Ralston Creek and Beresford Creek, with houses along both layouts (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
The Golf Club at Wescott boasts a two story clubhouse (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
Kiawah Island's Ocean Course was the site of the 2012 PGA Championship (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
Charleston National Country Club in Mount Pleasant is one of the more than 20 top courses in the Charleston area (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
An amenity center with swimming pool and other attractions is one of the highlights at Stono Ferry (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
Shade trees guard this house at Charleston Country Club (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
A swimming pool is next to the golf course at.Pine Forest Country Club in Summerville (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
This townhome property is on 7th Green Drive at Stono Ferry, which is located in Hollywood (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
Mansion-like houses skirt golf courses in Daniel Island's Park section (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
The College of Charleston golf teams practice at The Links at Stono Ferry (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
This idyllic view across march is at Cassique, a golf course villageon Seabrook Island (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
A golfer takes a swing on the Wescott course in North Charleston (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
Lush grass highlights the entrance to this home at Stono Ferry Plantation (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
A small statue of a boy holding a golf club fronts this Wescott Plantation residence (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×
Tall trees flank a sprawling house on Stono Links Drive in Stono Ferry (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).×


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Northwest NEWS
uly 13, 1998
Carnation climbers aim to reach their peak
The ultimate Northwest adventure--the American Lung Association of Washington's annual Climb for Clean Air--celebrates its tenth anniversary in 1998. Over three July weekends, legendary mountaineer and honorary Climb Chairman Lou Whittaker will personally escort a record 80 Lung Association climbers up Mount Rainier.
Two Carnation residents are among those who will make the climb. Karla Anderson is scheduled to climb July 10-11, and Kevin Wynant will make the ascent on July 24-25.
The anniversary celebration kicks off on July 10-11 with a special Reunion climb. Popular KIRO 7 TV news anchors David Kerley and Penny LeGate will be among 15 past Climb participants challenging themselves with a return to Rainier's summit.
"Ten years ago, I climbed Mount Rainier as part of the first Climb for Clean Air," said LeGate. "A decade later, it is a thrill to aim for the summit again on this Reunion Climb. It's a powerful way to communicate how strong bodies need clean air to function."
Since the first Climb for Clean Air in 1988, more than 200 Lung Association climbers have raised nearly $700,000 to help the Lung Association fight indoor and outdoor air pollution. Each climber raises a minimum of $3,000 to benefit Lung Association programs.
The Lung Association hopes to raise $225,000 through the 1998 Climb.
Over the last decade, Mount Rainier has become a dramatic symbol of the value of clean air, as pollution more frequently obscures the visibility of the 14,411-foot peak. But air pollution means more than just a spoiled view; poor air quality contributes significantly to respiratory and heart disease, and causes tens of thousands of premature deaths in our country each year.


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There is an ever increasing number of scum coming into Old Town. "Coming in" are the operative words. These are not Old Town residents - no matter how one might characterize them. And, to be clear they are not the homeless.
Most are drug dealers but many are users and those who can be seen drinking alcohol out of containers in paper bags. Good neighbor agreements with local 'convenience' stores seem to be a thing of the past in Old Town.
Spots on Sunday - NW Flanders and NW 5th and NW Couch, especially between NW 4th and NW 3rd. Couch in this short block is littered with this unwanted part of society. The doorways - stores not open - were filled.


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