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Pantygwydr church is right in the middle of the Uplands, Swansea's student heartland. There are lots of things going on each week, and many students choose to make us their church home while studying here.
Student lunches
Missing home cooking? Why not join a church family for lunch following the 10.30am service? This is a great way to get to know people outside of university and build relationships within the church. Lunches are arranged most Sundays during term time.
Student Chaplaincy
Our associate pastor, John Rogers, is part of Swansea University's Chaplaincy team. Come and meet him at the Welcome Fairs in the Fulton House marquee on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th September, and regularly at the Chaplaincy on Wednesday afternoons.
The Twerties are a group of students and those in their 20s and 30s who meet up at least once a month for social events and Bible studies. We have a varied calendar: have a look at the Twerties' page to find out more about what we do.
Christianity Explored and Discipleship Explored
We offer courses for all those who are interested in Christianity, in addition to those who have been Christians for a while. Courses start at Pantygwydr this autumn. Take a look at what Christianity Explored and Discipleship Explored might offer you.
And lots more!
There are loads of other ways to get involved in church life too. Why not browse this website to see what else we do? If you have a particular gifting or calling, speak to John Rogers or one of the leadership and we'll link you up with the right groups.


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You don't have to read many of my writings to know that I am critical of the current college football postseason. That was before tonight, now I truly hate it. This is the worse selection of BCS bowls in the history of the system.
Let's lay aside the championship game which is a complete joke. How did two ACC schools and two Big Ten schools get BCS bowl bids? Was this an attempt to silence the criticism of the non-SEC conferences? Perhaps. Either way, the system has failed miserably.
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Bletch is the main antagonist in Peter Jackson's 1989 dark comedy Meet the Feebles.
He is performed by Peter Vere-Jones.
Bletch is a blue walrus who is a businessman who runs the show. He is Heidi's boyfriend who tries to cheat on her by choosing Samantha (a cat) as his mate. He has two minions, Trevor (a rat) and Barry (a bulldog).
Bletch first appears in his office having sex with Samantha, but was forced to hide her when Heidi enters Bletch's office and tells him that Trevor insulted her. Bletch calms Heidi down, and then she left his office.
Bletch deals drugs with Cedric (a warthog) and Louie (a mangy dog). After they double-crossed Bletch to find out that the drugs were borax (which Dennis the anteater became a victim when he sniffed up borax and died), he ordered his henchmen to kill Louie. Bletch, Trevor, and Barry then go after the drugs and Barry killed Cedric by stabbing him with a knife. After they collected the drugs, they encounter a giant spider and bit Barry's head off, killing him. On their way back to the theater, Bletch and Trevor encounter Mr. Big, and Trevor took him out by driving Bletch's car into his mouth and exit out of his anus.
After that, Bletch dumps Heidi. Angry and heartbroken, Heidi goes on a rampage by killing everybody (except for Lucille, Robert, Arthur, Sidney, and Sebastian) with a machine gun. After Heidi kills Trevor, she sticks the gun in Bletch's mouth and shoots him after he dumps her.
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Eleanor Frances Weston (née Van de Weyer), Viscountess Esher(died 1940), Wife of 2nd Viscount Esher; daughter of Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer
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Eleanor Frances Weston (née Van de Weyer), Viscountess Esher when Hon. Mrs Brett as Manon Lescaut
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Eleanor Frances Weston (née Van de Weyer), Viscountess Esher
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Brazell, capturing his second NYF Player of the Week award for AAA Norfolk, hit an impressive .347 for the period. In 23 AB, Brazell had three 2Bs, three runs scored and three RBI.
Still, Brazell did not take a walk during the week. While he only struck out four times, his inability to draw the base on balls will continue to delay his call-up to the Major Leagues, where Jason Phillips is starting to hit as the everyday first basemen. Brazell also can play the outfield, but with Cliff Floyd on his way back and the platoon of Karim Garcia and Shane Spencer delivering more than the Mets could have ever envisioned or even hoped for this off-season.
AA Binghamton: Prentice Redman, OF
The 24-year old outfielder hit a blistering .413 on the week, driving four doubles, two homeruns and cashing in 12 RBI. While the speedster didn't put up a tally in the stolen base department, he did receive four free passes to first base, giving him a .484 OBP for the week.
The bottom line is that Prentice Redman needs to be at AAA. He had a mediocre year there last year, but his performance at Binghamton indicates that he is now ready for the AAA challenge. Redman saw some time as a September call-up in 2003, and if the Mets want to add the speedy outfielder to the 40-man roster come this fall, he needs some at bats in Norfolk, especially over the recently signed retread, Gerald Williams.
A+ St. Lucie: Brett Harper, 1B
For the second time, the big first basemen at St. Lucie wins their player of the week award. Harper hit an even .500 in his 26 ABs, swatting three doubles and scoring three runs. Unfortunately, the rest of the St. Lucie offense around him was lethargic, and he was only able to drive in three runs. Continuing the pattern of threes was his walk total, and he struck out seven times on the week.
Harper should be at AA Binghamton soon, especially with non-prospect Josh Pressley manning first in upstate New York. He could provide a real boost to their offense, giving slumping prospect Justin Huber some protection other than David Wright.
A- Capital City: Yusmero Petit, RHP
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Petit will most likely stay at Cap City for the time being, with the logjam of starting pitchers at St. Lucie. At only age 19, staying there would not hinder his development. Scott Kazmir's eventually call-up to AA Binghamton may provide him the opportunity to go to St. Lucie.
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March 7, 2002 | The stunning convergence of information technology and life sciences research is transforming the landscape of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, among many others. The biggest challenge facing life sciences researchers today is how to manage and interpret the copious quantities of biological, chemical and clinical data exploding out of academic and industrial institutions, while simultaneously taking advantage of myriad new targets and technologies for improving human health.
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The following reports for 2016 are provided as a public service. They are intended to inform our visitors of current shark activities along the Pacific Coast of North America. To review Pacific Coast Shark News for 2003 click here, for 2004 click here, for 2005 click here, for 2006 news click here, for 2007 click here, for 2008 click here, for 2009 news click here, for 2010 news click here, for 2011 news click here, for 2012 news click here for 2013 click here for 2014 click here and for 2015 click here.
SRC Special Event The Shark Research Committee will present Sharks at Dusk An Evening Affair on September 24th at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Tickets for the evening are $20 for adults and $15 for children. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Our Special Guests are; Jeff Kurr, the renowned Producer of many Discovery Channel Shark Week programs, Peter C. Howorth, Director, Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center, and Keith Poe, Conservationist and President of SharkTagger. The 2016 SRC Isla de Guadalupe November 26th December 1st Expedition is sold out except for 2 reservations that have been saved for a special drawing the evening of our event (value $7,800). A consolation drawing will award 4 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim (value $620). Tickets for the drawing are $100 each and include a bonus gift of the book,Shark Attacks of the Twentieth Century.* The winner need not be present. To purchase your admission and/or drawing ticket(s) using your credit card please use the Support/Contribute link at the top of this page. After completing your donation for your ticket(s) send an email specifying admission and/or drawing ticket(s) and include your telephone number and preferred mailing address to send your ticket(s) if different than the one given to PayPal. If you would prefer to purchase by check, please forward your payment to; Shark Research Committee, P.O. Box 3492, Chatsworth, CA, 91313 and specify the information requested admission and/or drawing ticket(s) and include your preferred telephone number and mailing address to send your ticket(s). Seating is limited so order your tickets, both admission and drawing, early. You only need buy a single drawing ticket to have a chance to win the 2 remaining Guadalupe Dive Trip reservations. I can promise you will have the adventure of a lifetime. I look forward to meeting you at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on September 24th. Proceeds from the evening will help support the SRC's Conservation, Education, and Research programs. (*Only applicable in the continental United States international postage is prohibitive)
Eureka On September 17, 2016 Journalist John R. Ferrara with the Lost Coast Outpost reported the following;Multiple reports were received about a great white shark encounter that occurred near the South Jetty. A local Surfrider Foundation officer said the shark bit through the surfer's board and wetsuit, but he was miraculously unharmed. The last white shark attack at this location occurred in October 2013 on College of the Redwoods English teacher Jay Scrivner. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Refugio State Beach On September 1, 2016 Tyler McQuillen and Brent Flora were freediving off Refugio State Beach. It was 8:45 AM and they had been in the water about 15 minutes. They were about 50 yards from the point and 150 yards from shore. Air and water temperatures were estimated at 72 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. The sky was clear and the ocean calm with a 1 2 foot swell over a sandy ocean bottom 10 feet deep with like visibility. No fish had been speared by either diver prior to the attack. McQuillen reported;While swimming near the surface I observed a small Bat Ray bounce up off the bottom and quickly swim off. A behavior I had not seen previously when encountering them during my dives. Within a few seconds I felt a very strong pressure on my right foot and when jerked backwards with such force that I dropped my speargun with GoPro camera attached. My fin and bootie were dislodged from my right foot as I swam back to retrieve my speargun. After grabbing my gun I turned upward and was immediately struck on my left side by the shark. It continued past me and within a few seconds turned and came at me a third time, whereupon I struck it on its right side as it turned to swim off. I did not hesitate but immediately began swimming backwards toward the beach so I could watch for the shark should it return again. Once on shore I drove myself to the hospital for emergency treatment. Video taken by McQuillen of the incident shows a Great White Shark, 8 10 feet in length, to be the causal species of this attack. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Carpinteria On August 2, 2016 Matthew Roberts, Director, Parks and Recreation, City of Carpinteria reported;The Carpinteria City Lifeguards spotted a 6 8 foot shark swimming in 8 feet of water at Ash Avenue at 12:15 PM today. This is about 150 feet from shore. The shark was seen by several individuals. It is reported that it swam directly underneath a paddle board and was observed for 20 30 seconds in clear water. Its shape and characteristics were consistent with a great white shark. The shark exhibited calm behavior with no aggressive actions. It was last seen swimming west toward Santa Claus Beach. The Carpinteria City Beach lifeguards are posting signs and alerting swimmers of the sighting. Carpinteria State Beach Lifeguards are being notified directly of the sighting. Signs will remain posted for 48 hours. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Carpinteria On July 15, 2016 Santa Barbara authorities closed Carpinteria State Beach following the early morning report of a Great White Shark, approximately 7 8 feet in length according to Lifeguards, feeding on an undetermined species of pinniped. Carpinteria Reef is the location of a pinniped rookery and haulout site. The length of the beach closure was not stated, although it is usually at least 24 hours, with officials having the discretion to continue the closure if it is warranted. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Bolsa Chica State Beach UPDATE Dave Minahan reported; July 13, 2016 I spoke with a lifeguard who said they saw a 9-footer (White Shark) straight out in front of Tower 21 -- where I had just surfed -- on Monday. July 15, 2016 Lifeguards reported; That southern Bolsa Chica State Beach and all of Sunset Beach were closed late this morning for the next 24 hours the result of a bather, in 4 5 feet of murky water with very limited visibility, being bumped on the thigh near Tower 28. The object that struck the bather was about 6 feet in length and torpedo shaped Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Santa Barbara On July 13, 2016 the following anonymous report was received and verified; At about 10:30 AM two free divers were preparing to enter the water at Naples Reef, a shale outcrop located 1.6 kilometers West of Santa Barbara. The two divers had anchored their 22 foot boat in 40 feet of water about 1 mile from shore. They were going to free dive when suddenly a 14 16 foot White Shark appeared next to their boat chasing a California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) through the kelp bed. They observed the shark aggressively pursuing, splashing and turning abruptly in an effort to catch the prey. The shark disappeared and reappeared near the boat several times in the murky water. The dorsal fin was estimated to be about 30 inches in height. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Dana Point/Oceanside On July 8, 2016 Shaun King and Tonya Wold were sailing a 30 foot vessel from Dana Point to Oceanside, California. It was about 2:30 PM and they were in 245 feet of water. The sea was calm with a 10 15 knot breeze. King reported; We were under sail off the coast near Las Pulgas near the US Marine Corps entrance. We observed a 5 6 foot Hammerhead Shark slowly swimming at the surface parallel to our sail boat. It was about 20 yards away and never moved any closer. We were able to identify the shark by the shape of its head and light brown body color. The dorsal fin was maybe 2 feet high. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Linda Mar Beach On July 5, 2016 F.P. (name withheld by request) reported the following;We saw a big fin yesterday at Linda Mar Beach (near Pacifica in San Mateo County) when we were surfing a little North of the Taco Bell, with about 5 surfers in the water. We got in the water at about 8:15 AM, there was ALOT of Whale activity, blowing and surfacing all morning long. Many sea birds as well. It was overcast with the sun trying to come out, slight breeze and a little choppy. About 45 minutes into our session my friend and I saw a big fin on top of the water about 50 yards away. The fin was about 18 inches high. It stayed on the surface briefly then submerged. We looked at one another she said Wow that was big!' We moved in toward the shore and toward a small group of surfers and said we had just seen a fin. No one seemed overly concerned and we all continued surfing for the next hour. However we stayed on the inside during that time. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Bolsa Chica State Beach On June 29, 2016 David Chandler was preparing to enter the water to surf near Lifeguard Tower 23 at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Newport Beach. It was 7:30 AM with the sky overcast with an estimated air temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The ocean was glassy and the surf 2 4 feet over a sandy ocean bottom about 15 feet deep with 10 feet of water visibility and an estimated temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. A small pod of 5 8 Dolphins was observed in the area but no dominant kelps. Chandler reported;As I approached the surf to paddle out I observed a juvenile Great White Shark, 4 5 feet in length, breach South of my location approximately 100 yards offshore and 50 yards to my left. I had not entered the water at the time of the encounter. The shark exited the water horizontally, then in midair, turned on its left side and re-entered the water. It was approximately 4 feet out of the water during its jump. I reported the incident to the lifeguards on duty. I then returned to the water and surfed for about 2.5 hours. The shark never reappeared but the Dolphins did remain in the area. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Carpinteria On June 21, 2016 Jeremy Wallop was hold a surfing instruction class with a group of children at Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria. It was 11:40 AM and they had been on the water about 3 hours. The sky was clear with no perceptible breeze and an estimated air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The ocean was calm with excellent water visibility was greater than the depth of 14+ feet as the sandy ocean floor could be seen easily from the surface. Water temperature was 68 70 degrees Fahrenheit. No marine mammals were observed in the area. Wallop reported;Several co-workers and I were holding a surfing class with a group of kids at Santa Claus Beach, a beach break in Carpentaria. While instructing the group I spotted a shark. My co-workers and I observed the shark for about 10 minutes before we determined it would be more prudent to clear the water of all individuals as the shark was moving closer to our position. We cleared the water of all people as the shark lingered for 30+ minutes at one spot, within 100 yards of the shore. The dorsal fin was about 2 feet high with the shark estimated at 10+ feet in length. We also observed the tail of the shark. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Corona del Mar State Beach On May 29, 2016 Scott Schwebke and Tomoya Shimura, Staff Writers Orange County Register, reported the following;A woman was transported by ambulance Orange County Global Medical Center following a possible shark attack. The 4:15 p.m. incident off the coast of Corona del Mar State Beach is being investigated by Newport Beach lifeguards. Lifeguards in a boat on routine patrol spotted a female swimmer in a wet suit in distress. The woman, who waived her arms and yelled for help, was swimming about 150 yards off shore just outside of a protected area where boats are not allowed. The area is a popular training spot for long distance swimmers, though it's unknown if the woman was there for that purpose. When lifeguards reached the woman they found her bleeding heavily from wounds to her arm and shoulder consistent with an animal bite. She was conscious and talked with emergency responders. The hospital could not release specific information about the woman's condition, but authorities confirmed they are not expected to be life threatening. Lifeguards began telling people to get out of water following the incident. Though emergency dispatchers said the initial call came in as a shark attack, lifeguards were initially unable to confirm what happened. They also haven't been able to determine if another animal, such as a sea lion, may have bitten her. Lifeguards ruled out the possibility the woman was injured by a boat or other watercraft. Personnel aboard a police helicopter did not spot a shark or sea lion in the water in the area where the woman was found. A three-mile stretch from Corona del Mar State Beach to Newport Beach Pier remained closed to swimmers. Lifeguards will evaluate Monday whether all or a portion of the closed area will be reopened. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Morro Bay On May 19, 2016 Alex Henige reported the following;Today, I was out at Morro Bay Rock checking the surf around 2:50 PM, right before the tide was beginning to bottom out. It was pretty windy and weird surf conditions so I was just sitting in my car checking the surf, honestly waiting to see if anyone would venture out. While I was waiting however, I saw a huge splash out about 300 yards out past the surf break, North of the surf spot called the pit.' I had never seen a splash that large before and am pretty familiar with Whale activity as well as Dolphin activity. As I continued to watch, there was then the main breach. I saw a massive shark breach out of the water, but it was really weird because it turned so fast, that the tail ended up vertical, way faster than the head. Being that it was a good distance away as well, it was obvious that this was not a juvenile either. The shark looked massive, even though I was a good 1/2 mile away from it. I went home, after not getting in the water, to look at shark attack videos on seals. It replicated the same motion of a Great White going after a seal, but twerking as soon as it would hit it, so that the tail is vertical into the air. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Pacifica State Beach On May 17, 2016 Shawn Faske was surfing at Pacifica State Beach (AKA Linda Mar Beach) in Pacifica near San Francisco. It was 1:00 PM and he had been on the water about one hour. It was a sunny day with little or no wind and an estimated air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The ocean was calm and about 15 feet deep with 3 5 foot waves and 3 feet of water visibility. No marine mammals were observed in the area during the encounter. Faske reported;I was sitting upright on my surfboard looking West at the wave sets coming in. I was the Northern most in a group of 8 other surfers and we were sitting directly in the line-up West and slightly South of the restaurant Puerto 27.' Between some of the bigger sets that day, while I was looking West, I saw a large black object close to me in the water on my left periphery. When I looked directly at it I saw the entire length of the juvenile 7 8 foot Great White Shark very clearly just at the surface. It swam slowly past me due North, only 6 feet West of me, parallel to the waves and beach, at or just outside the line-up where the wave breaks. A small wave must have passed under the shark because I saw the right side of it in its entirety very clearly almost directly from the side and slightly from above. I saw its upright tail fin, its head, right eye, and its dorsal fin. It was definitely observing me as it swam slowly by. I stayed calm and moved to the back of my board, which was pointing right at it, thinking I would use it to fend off the shark if it turned towards me. It continued mostly due North slightly bearing East while observing my behavior. When I felt it had moved out of direct striking distance, roughly 9 10 feet, North/Northwest of me, I turned my board towards the beach, laid on the board while watching the shark, and paddled with long deep strokes back to the beach. I told the other surfers I just saw a shark on my way in and told other surfers on the beach about to enter the water that I saw a Great White Shark. One of the surfers I spoke with on the beach was out surfing earlier in the morning and was going back out to surf after lunch. He said he saw a huge whale out that morning. Besides the shark, I only saw birds out that day. No other mammals. I also reported the encounter to the Pacifica Police Station, as instructed by a city official who was at the beach. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Sunset Beach On May 3, 2016 Sonia Nicholson was surfing at Sunset Beach just North of Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles County. It was 12:00 PM and she had been on the water about 30 minutes. The sky was clear with a mild 3 knot wind and an estimated air temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The ocean was calm with an estimated water temperature in the low 60s Fahrenheit. No marine mammals were observed in the area. Nicholson reported;I was facing out to sea between wave sets and saw a large white form jump out of the water near the buoy inside and to the right of it about 200 yards away. It came completely out of the water in an arc, presenting its white belly to the shore. The belly was whiter and bigger, especially much wider, than the Dolphins we usually see in this area. I asked the people on either side of me if they had seen it, but they had not. Not having had much sleep the night before, I wondered if I had imagined this, and decided either way, if I had seen it or not, it would probably be a good idea to get out of the water. When I got to the beach a man said he also saw it. The length seemed to me to be in the 7 foot range, but he thought it was more like 5 or 6. As I was changing up on the bluff, a stand up paddler asked me how the waves were and I told him about the shark. He said people had seen a 5 6 foot juvenile at this beach in the last couple of weeks. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Pismo Beach On April 28, 2016 Jayson Koski was surfing with Joel Bishop about 140 yards from shore and 50 feet North of the Pismo Beach Pier. It was 7:30 AM and they had been on the water about 1 hour. The sky was clear with little or no breeze and waves running about 6 feet. A pinniped was observed in the area prior to the brief encounter. Koski reported;While waiting for a set a dorsal fin, about 16 inches high, surfaced close to our location. We caught the next wave into the beach. The shape and size of the fin was unmistakable that of a Great White Shark. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Onofre State Beach On April 24, 2016 Ned (last name withheld by request) was surfing Trail 4 at San Onofre State Beach. It was 8:00 8:15 AM and he had been on the water approximately 1.5 hours. Air and water temperatures were estimated at 68 and 62 63 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. The sky was clear with a light breeze. The ocean was glassy with a light wind texture to the sea surface over a sandy ocean bottom about 10 15 feet deep. Water visibility was estimated at 8 10 feet. A pod of dolphins were corralling bait and surfing approximately 15 20 minutes prior to the sighting. Ned reported;I was situated 25 yards off the shoreline in a lineup of 6 surfers in the immediate proximity of the sighting. The shark swam South to North and parallel to the shore, approximately 3 feet below the water surface. The dorsal fin was not visible above the water, but the entire shark was easily visible and identifiable as a Great White Shark, 6 7 feet in length. It swam between me and 3 of my buddies and then proceeded North and swam between 2 other surfers' that were 5 8 yards away in the lineup. The shark was swimming at a leisurely pace. Once out of sight, we did not encounter it again and stayed in the water for another 30 45 minutes. All surfers were either sitting on their boards or slowly paddling to adjust position in the lineup. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Clemente On April 24, 2016 Dave Schulte provided the following;A dead whale washed ashore at Lower Trestles just South of San Clemente and about one mile North of San Onofre Power Plant. A second dead whale washed ashore later this afternoon at San Clemente State Park Beach. Cause of death for either animal was not determined. Orange County Register Staff Writer Laylan Connolly provided additional information; http://www.ocregister.com/articles/whale-713433-dead-carcass.html . Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Dana Point Harbor On April 20, 2016 Bill Morales was kayak fishing off of Dana Point Harbor. David Strege of the of the Orange County Register reported the following;While kayak fishing a quarter-mile off Dana Point Harbor, Bill Morales caught a good-sized Leopard Shark, Triakis semifasciata , that led to a very close encounter with a Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias. As he held the Leopard Shark, he was suddenly 'jerked backwards' as the Great White Shark began attacking his fish. Morales said; 'I had a camera in one hand and I had the shark in the other hand, and he was going back and forth. I had to move my arm back and forth like a piston so that it wouldn't just pull me over.' His girlfriend was in a kayak about 50 feet away when she heard him say, 'A Great White got my shark.' She admitted to being skeptical. Morales estimated the Great White Shark to be 8 10 feet in length and 300 to 400 pounds. All that was left of the Leopard Shark was the head, pectoral fins and upper portion of its body, as the Great White Shark got the rest. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Onofre State Beach On April 17, 2016 Tyler Chapman was surfing Trail 6 at San Onofre State Beach. It was between 9:30 10:30 AM and he had been on the water about 20 minutes. Air and water temperatures were estimated at 80 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. The sky was clear and the ocean calm with 2 feet of water visibility over a sandy ocean bottom 6 8 feet deep. A pod of 4 6 Dolphins were observed in the area along with 6 anglers that were surf fishing South of his location. Chapman recalled;I had just missed a wave and was paddling back into position when what I thought was a 4 5 foot shark at the time swam under me going the opposite direction. I could tell it was a shark by the unmistakable shape of the dorsal fin and vertical tail fin. I kept surfing for another 45 minutes and came in. When I was walking back to my car a Canadian tourist showed me a picture he had taken of the shark from the bluff above while it was swimming next to me and it could be clearly seen from the photo to be at least 7 8 feet in length. There were about a dozen tourists on the bluff that also identified it as a shark. The photographer and I traded contact information so he could forward a copy of the photograph to me. After a few minutes a Coast Guard helicopter circled the area and several state park lifeguards/rangers drove to the area to investigate. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Onofre State Beach On April 16, 2016 Michael Schultz was surfing with an undetermined number of surfers at Trial 1, San Onofre State Beach. It was 11:00 11:30 AM and he had been on the water about 5 minutes. He estimated the water temperature at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a mild 5 mph breeze. Water visibility was good over a sandy ocean bottom 6 8 feet deep. Schultz recalled;Several surfers, myself included, had repeated encounters with a shark at Trail 1, San Onofre State Beach. The shark was inside of the break, 20 25 feet shoreward of me. I estimate the water could not have been any deeper than about 4 feet in the area the shark was observed. At one point I surfed over the shark. Most of the surfers thought it to be 4 5 feet in length. However, when I passed over the top of the shark, which appeared to be a dark brown color, I thought it closer to 8 feet in length. The shark remained in the area for slightly more than an hour. When I left it was still present in the area. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Onofre State Beach On April 10, 2016 Jeffrey Parks was surfing about 50 yards from shore at San Onofre State Beach, Trail 6. It was 12:30 PM with the surf 2 3 feet under a partially cloudy sky. Air and water temperatures were estimated at 67 and 63 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Parks reported;I was surfer in the water, along with 6 other surfers. A guy on beach started yelling at us, very excitedly/ frantically, to come in. We cleared out of the water within a couple minutes. There were 3 people on the beach that witnessed a Great White Shark, estimated to be 15 20 feet in length, feeding on something. There was a 10 15 foot blood trail and lots of water movement about 50 yards off shore. A surfer was maybe 20 yards from the location and didn't even notice the commotion. When we were all on shore looking for the shark, we saw a pod of Dolphins just South of us about 100 yards out from shore and moving North to where the shark sighting had occurred. Then we saw both dorsal and tail fin of the Great White much farther out than the original observed location, maybe 300 yards, and it appeared to be still wrestling or playing with something. Then it was gone. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Sunset Beach On March 24, 2016 Julio Felix was surfing at Sunset Beach, between Bolsa Chica State Beach and Seal Beach in Orange County. The sky was clear with very little breeze and an estimated air temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It was 10:30AM and he had been on the water about 15 minutes. The ocean was glassy calm with 4 5 foot waves over a sandy ocean bottom with an estimated water temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. No marine mammals were observed in the immediate area. Felix recalled;I was sitting on my board when I observed a dorsal fin about 50 feet from my location. It swam very close to several surfers that later informed me it was a baby shark' about 6 feet in length. I did not see any of the surfers go ashore after the shark swam into their area. Everyone continued to surf without incident. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Sunset Beach On March 21, 2016 Curzon Peier was surfing at Sunset Beach, the northern beach in Will Rogers State Beach, Los Angeles. It was 2:00 PM and he had been on the water about 1 hour. The sky was overcast with a mild breeze and a recorded air temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The ocean was calm with the surf about 4 feet over a sandy ocean bottom with a few scattered rocks and sea grass. The recorded water temperature was 57 degrees Fahrenheit with the depth of the water about 20 feet. No marine mammals were observed in the area. Peier reported;I was scouring the horizon for waves when a shark, about 6 feet in length (white belly), shot out of water in its entirety, vertically like a rocket, about 100 feet from me and three other surfers. It splashed back in the water. We know of sharks having being spotted jumping out of the water in the area and thought no more of it and stayed surfing. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Sunset Beach On March 18, 2016 Michael Duffey and his uncle were surfing at Sunset Beach, between Bolsa Chica State Beach and Seal Beach in Orange County. It was 10:00 AM and they had been on the water about 1 hour. The ocean was glassy calm and the sky clear. The air temperature was estimated at 70 degrees Fahrenheit with the water temperature in the upper 50s. There were 7 8 Dolphins and 4 5 surfers in the area. Duffey reported;We were sitting on our surfboards waiting for waves when a young lady on a Stand-Up-Paddleboard heading toward the beach informed us that she had seen a shark further out from our location. As she continued past our location I noticed a shark fin coming straight toward us and the shore. It was about 2 feet high. My uncle and I immediately proceeded to paddle toward shore. When we reached the shore I looked out past the waves and noticed the Dolphins were aggressively swimming and jumping around the other surfers that were now huddled together. I also observed several Dolphin lying at the surface in front of the surfers. They were very close to the surfers. It seemed like they were trying to scare off this large shark or protect the surfers. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Huntington Beach On March 16, 2016 Matt Moore was surfing near Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach. It was 8:00 AM and he had been on the water about 30 minutes. The sky was clear and the ocean was glassy calm with a 3 foot swell over a sandy bottom with 2 3 feet of water visibility. Air and water temperatures were estimated at 65 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. There were more than a dozen Dolphins observed in the area. Moore reported;I've been surfing for 25 years and have had 6 encounters with Great Whites in the past 20 years while surfing in California. Mostly north of the Golden Gate, so this isn't my first rodeo. I surf Huntington Beach every morning before work, either north or south of the pier and knew I was bound to see one sooner or later, being that group of juveniles isn't migrating. Therefore, I paddled out in between two groups of surfers. 2 were 50 yards north, 6 were 50 yards south. I caught two waves and was waiting for another set to come, sitting upright on my board, and was facing the beach with my back to the incoming sets. I'd counted at least a dozen active dolphins in the area that morning. They were scattered up and down the beach, going north, south, and into the surf; traveling solo and in groups; and jumping out of the water, and riding waves. One particularly big boil erupted between me and the 2 surfers to the north, about 25 yards distant. It displaced more water that a dolphin typically does, so I kept a keen eye on that location. Within a few minutes a juvenile great white jumped nose-first out of the water, upside down, towards the beach. This happened 10 yards north and towards the shore break from where I sat on my board. Since it happened in my peripheral vision, I wasn't looking directly in that exact spot during the initial breach, I was therefore unable to see the head come out of the water. But as I instantly zeroed in on that sector I was able to immediately notice the white underbelly and male sex organ protruding from its underside near the tail (long white cone shaped tube[s]). The tail was up and down (horizontal) and not flat (perpendicular) like a dolphins. I paddled over to the closest group of surfers to the south then caught a wave in. One guy witnessed the event. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Onofre State Beach On February 20, 2016 Laura Wolfgang reported;I was sitting in the line up straight out from bathroom 5 by the volleyball courts. It was a moderately large swell of 4 5 feet. I paddled out and sat about 15 20 feet South of the main surf peak. Suddenly a 6 7 foot beautiful juvenile Great White Shark torpedoed completely out of the water between me and another surfer. The tail was about a foot out of the water. It fell back into the water and I did not see it again. The only other surfer who saw this was the guy about 20 feet from me. A most amazing experience. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Santa Barbara On February 11, 2016 a juvenile Great White Shark, 5 7 feet in length, was reported by a Sea Center employee. At 11:30 AM the shark was swimming near the East side of Stearns Wharf. Per standard Santa Barbara City protocol, nearby beaches will be posted with an advisory for 72-hours. If there are no further sightings, the advisory will be removed Sunday afternoon, February 14th. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Onofre State Beach On February 6, 2016 Patricia Waterman, and an unidentified companion, were surfing about ½ of a city block North of the Lifeguard Station at Trail 6, San Onofre State Beach. It was 10:00 AM and they had only been on the water a few minutes as they paddled out from shore to their desired location. The water was clear and about 20 feet deep with the waves 1 3 feet. No marine mammals were observed in the area. Waterman reported;I noticed the shark as soon as I had reached my desired outside distance. It circled me and my board, which is 9.5 feet in length. I balanced my hands and legs on top of the board. It circled 360 degrees when a wave came that I eagerly went for and rode it to shore and safely got out of the water. Another lone surfer was circled by the shark right after me. He came into shore about 5 minutes after me and my friend and reported on his event with the shark. It was a juvenile Great White Shark, 5 plus feet in length and about 1 foot wide. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
San Clemente On January 18, 2016 Journalist Pete Thomas reported the following;A juvenile great white shark was hooked and reeled to a Southern California pier Monday as passersby and the angler rooted for the predator to break the line. The 6-foot shark in the accompanying footage (see link) can be seen languishing after being reeled to the surface at the San Clemente Pier in north Orange County. It's belly-up toward the end of the struggle before finally righting itself and breaking the line, swimming away amid cheers. Great white sharks are protected in California. Hooking them accidentally is not illegal, of course, but anglers are supposed to break the line once they realize they've hooked one. But juvenile white sharks commonly feed in Southern California waters throughout much of the year, although sightings are more common in the spring and summer. They're rarely hooked by anglers on piers, but there have been sporadic catches, a few of which became well-publicized incidents. In July 2014, a white shark bit a swimmer as it was hooked and being fought by an angler on the Manhattan Beach Pier in L.A. County. In Aug. 2011, an angler was investigated after hauling a 5-foot white shark onto the Huntington Beach Pier in Orange County. Closer to San Clemente, California, in Dec. 2013, a U.S. Marine caught and released a 10-foot white shark while fishing from the beach in Camp Pendleton. Additional information available at; http://www.grindtv.com/fishing/great-white-shark-hooked-from-pier-breaks-free-amid-cheers/#q7j9xcKO2bpJemLv.97 . Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Leadbetter Beach On January 16, 2016 Nick Svensson was surfing with his son off the point at Leadbetter Beach. Peter Howorth, Santa Barbara News-Press Correspondent, reported the following;Local surfer Nick Svensson was surfing with his son off the point at Leadbetter Beach late Saturday afternoon when he said he saw a dorsal fin. At first he thought it was a dolphin, but as a wave rose, he could clearly see that it was a great white shark. It was only about ten feet from him. Mr. Svensson could see its tail at this point, which was moving from side to side. The distance from the tail to the dorsal fin was 5 6 feet and he estimated the total length of the shark to be about 8 feet. It was definitely a juvenile,' he said. It was less than two feet in diameter.' In a macabre turn of events, the shark started to nibble on a red flower that was floating nearby with other blossoms from a memorial service. The shark noticed Svensson about this time and headed seaward. I think I may have frightened it away.' He continued; At no time did it threaten me.' He immediately told his son then paddled around warning the other 12 surfers that were in the area. Svensson called the harbor patrol after his encounter, which posted signs at Santa Barbara Beaches explaining that a shark had been seen in the area. The warnings will remain up until Tuesday, January 19, if there are no further sightings. The warnings are intended to aid the public in making an informed decision about entering the water,' the harbor patrol said in a prepared statement. Warning signs went up less than two weeks earlier at Leadbetter after local sailing instructor Jason Burke was conducting crew overboard drills about a mile offshore. He stated that a great white shark he estimated at 14 to 15 feet long breached next to a life preserver they had thrown overboard to represent a person in the water. The shark whacked the life preserver with its tail. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Montecito On January 13, 2016 Kurt Harris reported the following;At about 5:30 PM I had been surfing for about 30 minutes off Miramar Beach in Montecito. It was at dusk and I was the only surfer in the water. The surf was small and choppy with an estimated air and water temperatures of 60 degrees and 59 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. Most of the time on the water I was facing out to sea looking for approaching sets of waves. I would estimate that I was 50 70 yards, or less, from shore most of the time. When I finished surfing and emerged from the water a local resident who had been watching told me that the whole time I was surfing he witnessed a shark, evidenced by a dark shape underwater and obvious dorsal fin, racing up and down Miramar Beach possibly feeding about 5 10 yards from shore (inside of my position) in just a few feet of water. He said the shark swam in my direction once when I was sitting on my board but then veered off. He estimated it to be at least as long as my surfboard, which is 7 feet 2 inches in length. I never personally saw the shark but he showed me photographs he had taken with his iphone. The image in the photographs looked like it could be a shark and he seemed reliable in his description. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Huntington Beach On January 11, 2016 Susan Godwim and two unidentified companions were surfing near The Cliffs' in Huntington Beach. It was 11:30 AM and they had been on the water about 1 hour. The sky was clear with a mild breeze and an estimated air temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. It was high tide and the sea conditions were calm with the water temperature estimated to be 56 degrees Fahrenheit. An undetermined number of Dolphin had moved through the area a few minutes prior to the encounter. Susan reported;My two friends and I were sitting on our boards when we observed the shark. It was traveling South to North straight towards us in an intersecting path. It remained on the surface until it was within 10 20 feet of us then seemingly dove down out of sight. The dorsal fin was grey and about 8 inches high with the tail also above the surface. We did not see it again after it submerged. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Carpinteria On January 8, 2016 Peter C. Howorth, Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center, reported the following non-emergency advisory;I visited the Carpinteria seal colony today and saw one adult harbor seal with fresh wounds on its lower back inflicted by a white shark. I saw another animal with an old, healed scar. The animals were just beginning to come ashore as the tide receded. I intend to go back during a low tide when many more are on the beach to get an idea of how many have been attacked. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
Leadbetter Beach On January 4, 2016 Jason Burke, a captain at the Santa Barbara Sailing Center reported the following; "I was practicing man overboard drills with four students. I was about a mile off Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, at the time. I had dropped an orange life preserver into the water and we were making turns around it, when a White Shark, estimated at 14 to 15 feet in length, breached horizontally next to the preserver and 15 feet from our boat, a 34-foot J-24 sloop. The shark whacked the life preserver with its tail and disappeared." Burke saw the dark back and white sides clearly and was certain it was a White Shark. Burke has been a surfer all his life and has considerable boating experience as well. The Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol posted warning signs at Leadbetter Beach. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.


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Promoting international peacethrough education,intercultural communication, public witness,citizen involvement, and personal choices
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PEACE Iowa Fundraiser at Thai Flavors
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Ending the Violenceand Opening our Hearts to Refugees
by Ann Stromquist
President of PEACE Iowa
My heart goes out to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives in the recent attacks in Paris, as well as those in Beirut, Baghdad, the Russian plane, and elsewhere. I abhor the violence perpetrated by ISIS. I can understand the fear that this violence engenders in those who imagine such attacks in our own country. I can understand that an immediate response by some is to want to seek revenge.
When we are angry it's usually good to stop and take a deep breath before we act. We must take a very deep breath - now - in the face of two huge challenges that our country faces:
Do we really believe that more bombing will destroy ISIS? Do we really believe that more bombing will create stability in Syria and the rest of the Middle East? Do we really believe that more bombing will create more security in our own country?
Isn't it true that our actions in the Middle East have only served as recruitment tools for ISIS? And to further destabilize the region? Have we learned anything from our involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, countries that are LESS stable and LESS secure as a result of our intervention?
When we bomb an ISIS "target," we bomb civilians, sometimes those attending a wedding, sometimes those praying in their mosque, sometimes those in their own homes. As we increase our violent response we assist ISIS in their recruitment of young, angry people who blame the United States for its role in supporting (and providing weapons to) authoritarian regimes. ISIS gains in membership only increase the instability and insecurity in Syria and elsewhere, and as instability and insecurity increase, ISIS gains volunteers. A vicious cycle.
We must STOP and THINK before we ACT. How can we work to end the violence in the Middle East and in Syria in particular?
The United States must do all it can to break the cycle of violence – STOP OUR OWN VIOLENT RESPONSES! – and address the causes of instability and violence by working with all parties in the region, as well as the international community, toward political solutions that take into consideration the needs of people for jobs and security.
The other challenge we face is the escalating refugee crisis precipitated by the civil war in Syria. We must welcome families who are fleeing the violence. We must allow ourselves to "walk a mile in their shoes" and imagine how we would want our families to be treated if we were fleeing violence and seeking refuge in another country. Let us do the right thing, what we know in our hearts is right, and welcome Syrian refugees into our communities. Let us call upon our representatives in Congress to ease the humanitarian crisis and act generously. Let us call upon our governor to reverse his cruel rejection of helping to resettle Syrian refugees in Iowa. And let us call upon our representatives in the State Legislature and our municipal governments to continue Iowa's tradition of welcoming strangers to our midst. If we do so, we will be a better community, state, and nation.
First appeared in the Iowa City Press-Citizen on December 4, 2015.
Ideas from PEACE Iowa members ...
Nonviolence as a Way of Life
Chris Klug
Be kind because everyone you meet is carrying a great
burden. —Philo
Aligning one's thoughts, words and actions with an ethic of nonharming
is a life-long process.
It is motivated by the desire to alleviate pain and suffering, one's
own and others, and an ongoing awareness of the countless ways we
participate, both individually and collectively, in causing harm.
The web of relationships in which each of us finds ourselves is
the place this harm occurs, ranging from a simple act of unkind
speech, to often deeply ingrained biased and prejudicial attitudes, to
complex lifestyle choices (though, for many, there may be few, if
any, choices) related to food, clothing, shelter, education, health,
leisure, employment, governance, transportation,
money/investments, etc.
Awareness of the harm we cause directly and
indirectly can be heartbreaking and overwhelming and
discouraging and numbing. It can lead to resignation,
paralysis, and cynicism, and is often resisted.
Yet, it is precisely this awareness that lights up the
many places where we can make choices that lead to
less and less harm, while at the same time planting the
seeds for and/or strengthening less harmful habits.
Here are a few examples. Acknowledging feelings of
anger and speaking kindly and firmly is possible, and
requires practice. Feeling afraid and making a sincere
effort to understand and get to know those who are
different is possible, and requires practice. Choosing to
get from home to work on a bicycle or by bus instead of
driving one's own vehicle is possible. Shifting one's
investments away from corporations that exploit their
employees and the environment and avoid paying their
share of taxes, to ones that do not, is possible.
Entering into this process more and more
completely requires courage, commitment, patience
and, especially, a light and wise touch so that efforts to
bring about justice and peace don't themselves cause
harm in the short term and sow the seeds of injustice
and violence for the future; e.g., waging war to bring
about peace.
Support from others who are also committed to the
path of a less violent way of living and being can be
very helpful. Here are some local and not-so-local
organizations that could be helpful: PEACE Iowa, Iowa
Veterans for Peace, Pax Christi, Living Nonviolence,
Buddhist Peace Fellowship.
Campaign for Nonviolence
Ed Flaherty
Excerpts of a speech delivered on behalf of PEACE
Iowa, Iowa City pedestrian mall, International Day of
Peace, Sept 21, 2014
Campaign Nonviolence is a long-term effort to build a
culture of peace, to end war, poverty, and the climate
crisis. It's an effort to illuminate the inter-relationship
of poverty, racism, militarism & violence, greed and
environmental degradation and address them in a
unified effort.
I'm an old guy who has not kept up to the musical
times, though I love Adele. Some of you have heard
Leonard Cohen, and one of his songs, "Everybody
Knows." I believe everybody knows, at some level in
their being, that the American flag can stand for liberty
and justice for all, and that forever in peace may she
wave. It must not belong to those who see it as a
symbol of the most exceptional nation in history with
the right to impose its will whenever and wherever.
Everybody knows that we, all people, have a right to
clean air and clean water and food. Everybody knows
that wars and domestic violence not only result from
people being denied these resources because we do not
respect Mother Earth, but also that military activity
accelerates environmental degradation, and that the
US military is the largest consumer of oil and the
largest emitter of CO2 in the world. We know that
saying from the Bible, Wheresoever your treasure is,
there your heart is also. As a nation, we have invested
our treasure in the tools of war, and we need to change
our investment policy.
We all have reason to be sad. Our planet's health is
deteriorating, income inequality and poverty are
soaring, racism persists in old and new forms. We are
engaged in the longest war in US history (Afghanistan)
and appear to be on the threshold of a new war in
Syria. The cloud of nuclear destruction hangs over our
heads. Injustice and oppression permeate life here and
abroad. Our heroes seem to be athletes, movie stars,
CEOs, and the military.
Everybody knows those things, even if we don't act
as if we do.
Let us summon the will to act on what we believe,
and to take advantage of the wonderful resources
around us. Let's work with the 100 Grannies, the
Center for Worker Justice, Veterans for Peace,
Physicians for Social Responsibility, The Consultation
of Religious Communities, PEACE Iowa, and countless
other organizations whose daily work is waging peace.
Let us celebrate the People's Climate March, Iowa City
as a UNESCO City of Literature, and the largest solar
farm in Iowa located right here in Johnson County.
Let's include folks like Eugene Debs, Muhammad
Ali, Martin Luther King, William McKibben, and Daniel
Ellsberg in our pantheon of heroes. Let's listen to our
heart and what we know, and do what we can do to
have this wave in peace, with liberty and justice for all.
Peace, salaam, shalom.
Reflections on the Season of Peace on Earth Goodwill Toward . . .
Sven-William Nilsson
It is literally a Hallmark card phrase. But how does
one reconcile ubiquitous wishes for peace on earth and
goodwill during the holiday season with the reality of
endless warfare around the world, violence in the
streets of American cities, and systems and cultures
that, everywhere, seem to produce or reinforce so
much materialism, competition, greed, inequality, and
injustice? Many people in Iowa do experience a
generous portion of peace, goodwill, security, and
comfort. But it is important to reflect upon both extant
joys and the struggles faced by people of conscience.
The struggle: War seems a constant in the world.
Americans participate in many ways. American tax
money enables troops on the ground in Afghanistan
and Iraq and drones overhead in Syria, Pakistan,
Yemen, and elsewhere. American bombs destroy
schools and their "collateral damage" often includes
innocents. "Made in the USA" weapons can be found
wherever conflict exists. America spent a trillion dollars
in Afghanistan and now "leaves" much of the country
in poverty and ruins.
The joy: A courageous young girl is awarded the
Nobel Prize for Peace and earns the attention of the
world for her message about the right for "beyond basic
education," not only girls, but for all impoverished
children in the world. Her unwavering voice was heard
admonishing the royal and the powerful even as they
honored her. Caring people around the world proclaim,
"I am Malala."
The struggle: The American government abuses its
power. Violence of and upon police troubles American
cities. The NSA collects information on American
citizens and breaks domestic and international laws in
doing so. The CIA tortures and abuses prisoners of war
and American prisons are packed to overflowing.
Guantanamo remains open despite the President's
long-standing pledge to close it.
The joy: Heroes, like Edward Snowden, risk
everything to reveal the truth and protect civil rights
and freedoms. Fearless journalists like Gary Webb
investigate and expose abuse of power. Peace activists,
like Kathy Kelly, voluntarily go to prison to bring a
public accounting to the hidden use and abuse of
military power.
The struggle: Greed dominates local, national and
international politics. Moneyed interests control
political discourse and, ultimately, legislation and
policy. Popular culture, in film, games, and social
media are replete with violent images, bullying,
misogyny, and crass materialism. Economic prosperity
is only available to the few, the socio-economic gap is
an ever-expanding crevasse, and democracy now
seems to be, more and more, a hollow ideal.
The joy: There remains, in many, a strong spirit
toward non-violence, justice, and morality. Some of the
disenfranchised are willing to take their message to the
streets in non-violent and constructive protest. True
democracy can be heard in the voices that reject
materialism and self-interest and promote the common
So: Peace on earth, goodwill to . . . all.
Sven-William Nilsson is the pen name of a PEACE
Iowa member.
Peace maker extraordinaire, Lori Nelson's conception of a community peace center in Iowa City came to fruition when she called a meeting of local activists together, who believed enough in the idea to work with her to found PEACE Iowa. Her convictions and her leadership skills are an outgrowth of her work as a director of a multicultural understanding program while in Pennsylvania, her involvement with the Iowa City Friends meeting for many years, her membership in Iowans for Peace since 9/11/2001, and her work teaching psychology, most recently for the University of Iowa.
Though not in Vietnam, Ed Flaherty was in the Army in 1966 to 1968, and was among those veterans who threw their medals over the fence at the Capitol in 1971. He always thought that if the US had only learned the right lessons from the Vietnam fiasco we'd have had a chance of pursuing a just foreign policy. In civilian life Ed worked as a banker serving farm families and small businesses from 1981 to 2009, and now retired, welcomes the opportunity to devote time to rabble-rousing for peace as an active member of Veterans for Peace.
A University of Iowa graduate, Alisa Meggitt has lived in Iowa City in recent years, working as a middle school global studies teacher, introducing her sixth graders to issues such as child labor, world hunger, ageism, and factory farming. At one point her students raised $3500, which Alisa took to her former Peace Corps village in Senegal, Africa, to coordinate draught rescue and relief efforts. Alisa is one of the main organizers of Peace Day, our annual collaboration with the Iowa Children's Museum. In preparation for Peace Day, she leads peace literacy workshops to educate 7th-10th graders about war and peace, and then helps these middle and high school students create peace education activities for younger children.
Currently the president of the PEACE Iowa Board and a PEACE Iowa office volunteer, Ann Stomquist has lived in Iowa City for over 30 years, 19 of those years as a Research Scientist in the UI College of Public Health coordinating a federally-funded rural environmental health study. A lifelong Quaker and pacifist, she attends the West Branch Friends Meeting for which she is currently Co-Clerk of the meeting's Peace and Social Concerns Committee. Her past work includes two years of mentoring women and teaching Swahili literacy in Tanzania as an AFSC volunteer, and participating in the anti-Vietnam War movement as a member of the Milwaukee Catholic Worker community. Ann brings to PEACE Iowa her administative skills and a lifetime of commitment to improving lives.
A native of Iowa City, Virginia Dreier graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio in 2008 with a focus in Buddhist philosophy and Environmental Education. After graduation she worked in outdoor education, moving seasonally around the country. Returning to Iowa City in 2010, she began work as a Montessori Preschool assistant teacher at Willowwind School. Her desire for health and inner peace lead her to train as a massage therapist and in 2013 she opened her own business, Renew Massage. She also enjoys fiddle, exercise, Taproot, and meditation, and she attends the Friends Meeting in Iowa City. Virginia is very happy to join PEACE Iowa and share her communication skills as she learns new ways of being and promoting peace.
Miriam Timmer is a mediator with a law degree. She has also worked as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She attends Trinity Episcopal Church and was instrumental in founding a peace and justice committee there. She and her family have lived in Coralville for many years.
Miriam is currently Vice-president of the PEACE Iowa Board.
You may well remember having seen Dawn at local demonstrations, at which she displays her distinctive needlepoint signs for peace. A retired UI staff member, Dawn is active in many local groups including Move to Amend, Greens, and 100 Grannies, playing a leadship role in workshops and rallies. She lives in Wellman, Iowa. Dawn is currently Secretary of the PEACE Iowa Board.
Carole Winkleblack lives with her husband on a small farm near Riverside where she tends chickens and a garden, having retired there after 16 years as Director of the Marshalltown Public Library. She attends the Iowa City Friends Meeting, and she joined the PEACE Iowa Board of Directors in February, 2015. Carole is currently the PEACE Iowa treasurer and is a weekly office volunteer.
Dennis Bricker is a Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering for the University of Iowa, having contributed to his field with a considerable body of published research. Dennis brings an unassuming, unruffled management style to the technical and Internet office tasks required of him weekly, and is currently involved with of the PEACE Iowa website development among other duties.
A member of Veterans for Peace, Jeff Strotmann has been involved in the movement since the Viet Nam war era when he was arrested for demonstrating against US involvement in that war. As a weekly PEACE Iowa office worker, Jeff terms himself "master of the copy machine," running off everything on that recalcitrant piece of equipment from fliers to mailings to meeting notes.
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Thanks to Rose & Peter Persaud for this photo of the January 1, 2007Iowa City vigil mourning the Iraq War dead—3000 U.S. soldiers and many more Iraqi civilians.
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I rather give Sean Williams a shot in our system. I think he is in the D league. A 7 footer who can run the floor and block shots makes sense to me. If I am right and he is still in the d league we could get him for practically nothing.
We need to be calling the denver nuggets and make a play for Steven Hunter and or The Birdman"Chris Anderson. You guys can rip me if you want to but a trade of Nate Robinson for Those 2 guys would make us a lock for the 8 ball. Both of them could start for us right now and play better D than any foward or Center on our Roster
I rather give Sean Williams a shot in our system. I think he is in the D league. A 7 footer who can run the floor and block shots makes sense to me. If I am right and he is still in the d league we could get him for practically nothing.
I think Im wrong about him being in the Dleague though. ANyway, if we wnated him Im sure we could get him on the cheap.
Scouting report: A spectacular shot-blocker, Williams can leap and has great timing. However, he's not a good defensive player at this point because he was so confused on team defense and frequently out of position. Additionally, his lack of strength is a problem in post defense and on the boards.
Offensively, Williams flies up and down the floor and can get easy baskets in transition, plus he's a solid finisher off passes in the half court. He has no post game and only limited range, and as mentioned above he's a very poor ball handler.
Sounds like the perfect fit! A young poor mans Camby.
I would definitely give Sean Williams a look if we can get him. He's soo athletic. Problem is, he's dumb as hell. Has no b-ball iq, and no work ethic. I still wouldn't have a problem bringing him in though, as a short-term solution.
I honestly don't know anything about Steven Hunter lol.
I like the idea of bring in Birdman. He's very athletic, and he's one of the league leaders in shotblocks, despite his lack of playing time. He could defnitely help us, but I don't think Denver would give him up easy. I don't know if Nate would be enough, but it's worth a try.
btw, doesn't Birdman look like a heroin addict? lol
Last edited by JayJ44; Feb 12, 2009 at 17:10.
Steven is another poor mans Camby having him Birdman,Nene,K-mart made Camby expendable last off season and by the way technically Birdman was a herion addict he got kicked out the league a couple years back for testing positive for designer drugs(extacy) and we all know what is in that ****
we need more 2-way players like Chandler but with better offense like a Artest and thrown in with a superstar( either we have a player who will be come one or our draft pick this year will be one) and with adefensive minded C and we got a nice defensive team.
DaTPRiNCE...That EGYPTiAN Fella, #MeloMafia