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Shrinking the World through Major League Baseball
Tomorrow, February 13, 2011, will mark RSBS' third year anniversary! And, dear readers, I can honestly say that the pure joy associated with co-writing this little corner of the MLBlogosphere knows no limit.
Perhaps the most soothing lesson I have learned the last three years is that I am not alone.
The world is full of baseball dorks!
And the interwebs make them easy to find.
Where once I was shunned, asked to change the subject, to curb my obsessive-compulsive instincts for all things baseball, now I have found solace and freedom and ecstasy knowing that I'm just one of many brilliant baseball fanatics eager to share his voice. To borrow a line from Chico Escuela, "beisbol (and technocracy) has been berry good to me."
And this shrinking of the universe is no more relevant then when attending MLBlog summits like the one I had earlier this week with displaced Dodger fan turned Minnesota Twins supporter, Randy Stern, author of The Heirloom. Though we had never officially "met", our mutual understanding of one another was immediately apparent as our conversation dipped and turned and shimmied all-things-MLB. Hell, we've been reading each others' work for a couple years now… and if you can't get a good grasp of who someone is through his/her writing, then something ain't right. (Maybe you need reading glasses?)
So on this lazy Saturday afternoon before Big League camps open up to start another exciting season, take a second to reflect on the beauty that is this MLB online community; and know that if you're ever in the Chi, you got a friend in me!
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right! Especially today!
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Happy Anniversary! Three years of RSBS is something to celebrate, so break out the party hats. You guys always have something interesting to say, so keep up the great work.
Three years, wow. I just passed one year.
I read Randy's account of your meeting. Sounds like a good time.
Happy birthday to RSBS, back in the day when it all started you used to sign off with 'Jeffy'… and as you ended your first post "I love this *******' game." never a truer word said or written, well maybe one or two
Happy three-year anniversary, RSBS! You guys make the Blogopshere a safer place from insanity! Thanks, Jeff, Allan, Johanna, Keith, Pie and the rest of Team RSBS for making it so!
– Randy
Thanks Jeff and Al for the countless blogs that made us laugh, cry, and say 'WTF?'. It's like we're a big baseball family. When i get back to a game in the Chi area, I'll let you know. Let me know when you'll be in Michigan, and we'll catch a game and a beer.
Jane — Thanks! Much appreciated!
Russel — Keep up the good work yourself, man.
Peter — You're right. I'm still Jeffy, but really only my family calls me that so I stopped using it. I still love this ***ing game😉
Randy — *HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND*
Mike — You bet! And here's to more "WTF" moments!
Am I The Godfather of this online community?
I raise a glass to the two funniest baseball men on the planet (sorry Andy Sonnanstine and Dirk Hayhurst).
Still doesn't feel like three years of "Jesus Hates the Cubs", or podcasts that have you going "hmmmm?"
Plenty of more great goodies to unwrap, digest and savory in the coming months and I know RSBS will dish it up hot and spicy.
Rays Renegade
Congratulations on your anniversary! Red State Blue State is one of my favorite blogs in the 'sphere. I think Mike said it best with the "blogs that make us laugh, cry and say WTF" comment. Here's to another year of even more…especially the WTF blogs!
Prince — Of course! I wouldn't have it any other way!
RR — Grazie! Glass finished… all of 'em😉
Kristen — "WTF" is my middle name😉


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Taking a suggestion and giving this it's own thread
In honor of the upcoming 100th RGD, let's have some fun and create the Roast Gooble Dinner Drinking Game! The perfect way to get through that extra long boring day at work Use your beverage of choice be it fruit punch or perhaps something a bit stronger
My apologies to folks who posted in the RGD #98 thread but you'll have to repost here
Ok so here goes:
Anytime Eamon says "flippin"
Whenever Kit Kat makes a guest appearance
Whenever Danielle uses her Penny Dreadful voice (recently hunted down a few Penny dreadful clips on youtube, they are awesome )
Anytime Pixel Dan talks about going on a bender
Whenever "Arnold" shows up
Whenever anyone says "I work out"
Whenever Val has to remind everyone that it is a He-man podcast (don't get me wrong I LOVE all of the discussions that take place)
Whenever Eamon goes to Despondos.
Whenever Scott goes to Despondos: Take 2 drinks!
*Update* I'll try and edit and add suggestions people make, with credit after the suggestion
Someone assumes an accent that is not their own (Teacher of Madness)
Whenever the Irishman says "Filla-mation" (RockinHard)
How about anytime someone says "right,right!" (CrashWatchman)
What are some other good ones? Post em here!
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wow, i can't wait to try this...
Whenever the Irishman says "Filla-mation"
My seller/trader/buyer feedback:
MOTUC Most Wanted: 1) Stridor 2) Land Shark 3) Road Ripper
or RGD Bingo! (to keep in family friendly )
How about anytime someone says "right,right!"
Whenever Scott uses the term "robust" for the line.
Gaping holes in my collection: Regular old Teela, Weapons pack 1, Power & Honour book 1, SDCC artbook (maybe)
Whenever Scott says:"Remember, this is a very tiny line".
I´ll drink a cup of cocoa, if that´s strong enough?
Hey im lactose-intolerant, trust me that will be fun
I said these in the other thread but...
Whenever Pixel Dan makes reference to Mosquitor
Whenever somebody says, "On the forums" (Can't wait for the intros)
Whenever Scott makes reference to 12 figures.
Battle pigeon reference... take a drink.
Battle pigeon appearance... take two.
When ever Pixel Dan uses the word "Awesome"
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Whenever a conjuction is used you need to take a swig.
"Wheresoever on earth he dwells, man is prey to two weaknesses: the need to pray and the need to love."-Marquis de Sade
"It is not by reasoning or by our understanding that we have received our religion; it is by external authority and command."-Michel De Montaigne
Heretical Vintage Purist and Non-Fan Extraordinaire!
this sounds like my kind of game!
let's get funky RGD crew - bring on episode 100!
''He-Man lives and possesses that key, I must possess all or I possess nothing!'' (Skeletor, 1987)
Yep. I'm sold. I'm not sure there is enough liquor in the cabinet.....
As much fun as drinking/anti sobriety games sound, they are useless to me as I'm going to be playing that game anyways...with or without reasons to do it.
Every time any of the Gooble Crew say "Yodafreakmaster Rules!!"........... just kidding. Episode 96 is still my favorite all time as the crew talked about my nutty sub buying antics
I must admit this sounds like a fun idea! With my wife pregnant, I have not had alcohol in the fridge for many months, but this is temping to be sure
We discussed this today on Episode 099's recording. I'll be editing that episode on the plane on my way to Germany for Grayskull Con!
My seller/trader/buyer feedback:
MOTUC Most Wanted: 1) Stridor 2) Land Shark 3) Road Ripper
Cool! have a good trip to Germany and can't wait to hear the episode
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Whenever Eamon uses the word "mighty"


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Farfalle with Butternut Squash
Time: 40 minutes
Simple Sub: You can use regular balsamic vinegar in the pasta, though it may darken the dish. White wine vinegar would also work.
Serve with Browned Butter and Lemon Brussels Sprouts: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup water and 1½ pounds trimmed, halved Brussels sprouts to pan; cover and cook 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to pan; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Increase heat to high; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. SERVES 6 (serving size: about 2/3 cup) CALORIES 84; FAT 4.2g (sat 2.5g); SODIUM 109mg


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The recombinant HCV NS3/4A protease mutant A156S is derived from its wild type (NCBI Accession: CAB46913) with a substitution of Ala156 with Ser. This single mutation is reported to be responsible for the resistance to VX-950, a potent HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor tested in phase I clinical trial. But this mutant remains sensitive to BILN2061, another potent HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor. This mutated form is important to be tested when screening for new HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitors.


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"Those who know me also know that born a Catholic, the son of Christian parents, I live and I mean to die a Catholic."


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Hearing about students and families on spring breaks this last week or so has brought out a streak of jealously in me.
I did spend a few spring breaks backpacking, though, and actually had one beach vacation when I was in college. It wasn't your typical beach spring break, though.
A buddy and I who were both into scuba diving at the time decided Blue Hole and Conchas Lake weren't going to cut it any longer; we wanted warm salt water some reef action and an adventure.
After researching the nearest good dive spots that were in driving range of our spring break, we decided on the Guaymas area of northwest Mexico on the Gulf of California. More precisely, we had in mind the beaches near a village called San Carlos. The village's biggest claim to fame was that it was where the movie "Catch 22" was filmed.
It promised to be cheap, Americano friendly and camping on the beaches was allowed according to the travel guide we had checked out of the library to take with us. We budgeted for one evening of hotel and nightlife coming and going and intended to economize by taking a cooler and sleeping on the beach.
Things went pretty well on the trip down and after something like 17 hours on the road we arrived on the coast only to find that the water, normally clear and blue, is pretty murky that time of year. It was nothing compared to Conchas and we made the best of it.
The first night on the beach we became well acquainted with two pests we hadn't figured on — sand fleas and a herd of marauding Mexican cows at midnight that couldn't be hazed away from our camp with any persuasion that two farm boys could muster.
Morning dawned bright and we went to the dive shop in San Carlos to refill the tanks for the day's dive. As we were loading equipment in the trunk of my car I inadvertently dropped my keys, the only set we had, on the floor of the trunk and locked them in there.
That's when our Spanish began to get tested. How do you say "we need to borrow some tools so we can take out the backseat of my car?"
We were finally successful in breaking into the car but we must have attracted some attention in the parking lot. Because later, while we were diving, banditos hit the car and nearly cleaned us out of cash and valuables. Travelers checks, we didn't need no stinking travelers checks.
Fortunately my buddy, the suspicious sort, had duct taped emergency money up under the dash when we set out. Still, the budget vacation had to be curtailed while we still had gas money to get home.
We didn't do enough diving but we have a spring break story we still tell over 30 years later.


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The Detroit Jazz Festival begins with a percussion discussion
September 3, 2011. Posted by Becca Pulliam.Add new comment | Filed under: Detroit Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival 2011, Jazz Alive, Jeff Forman, jeff tain watts, joe locke, Pedro Martinez
Opening the festival, Jeff Tain Watts's Drum Club was a visual feast in itself with Tain upstage audience right, Joe Locke downstage left, and an ocean of percussion in between. One man on one instrument, Joe worked and danced and made melodies HAPPEN, climaxing solos with fully extended, 180-degree-arm-coming-down mallet strikes. Several times. In a row. He held his own and then some.
Upstage, Tony Lewis, Horacio Hernandez and Tain played kits on platforms left, center and right. In the middle tier, Rafael Statin played saxes, Susie Ibarra was at her beautiful kulintang -- a Philippine instrument of inverted, knobbed metal flower pots (an improvised description at best); conguero Pedro Martinez (in the photo); and bassist Bob Hurst. And the rest was all Tain's turf, including a beautiful tympani down front. But he stayed mostly at his drumkit. Imagine rhythms flying, at first more abstract, then in deeper grooves, which the audience loved. The festival has begun.


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Hannah Clark
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
Ohio native Hannah Clark discovered Dordt College while doing an Internet search one day. She was thrilled to find the only accredited Christian college with an agricultural missions program. Because of her passion for agricultural missions, Dordt was the perfect fit for Hannah. As a Dordt College agriculture major, Hannah is committed to the Ag Club, working to promote agriculture both around campus and in the community. This past spring break she led a PLIA service mission team to Mendenhall, Mississippi. Her team painted buildings, repaired tractors, and built a chicken coop.
Hannah knows God brought her here for a reason: "Dordt has helped me fulfill my calling by opening up lots of doors to learn and experience agriculture off campus." One of those experiences was a trip with Agriculture Professor Dr. Ronald Vos to Zambia, Africa. Hannah and several other Dordt agriculture students worked alongside students at Northrise, a new Christian university there, to learn more about sustainable agriculture.
Dordt's sense of community is one reason Hannah has kept coming back every year. During the week, she regularly attends the all-campus worship services: Sunday night GIFT, Thursday night Praise and Worship, and Wednesday morning chapel. "My favorite part is when all is silent except for the voices of students praising God and connecting with Him," said Hannah.
Because she grew up in a public school, coming to a Christian college has been a challenging switch for Hannah but it has taught her to lean on God in all areas of her life. "I have opportunities here I never had , and Dordt allows me to apply a Christian perspective to everything, not just agriculture."


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... to get the crowd going.
- Is Josh already practicing with the Bucks?
- Is Ersan already getting familiar with Atlanta's "perimeter."
- Are Ellis and Jennings showing some teamwork by packing their bags together and helping each other out?
- If the Bucks acquire Smith, they should also go for Tyrus Thomas. That would be a "dynamic" duo, won't it?
- Where will Dalembert end up?
- Is Henson really "safe?"
- If I would be Gooden, I would kick Boylan and/or softly grab his neck. That could certainly force their hand and get traded out of his current purgatory.
- For all I know, Gooden might have lost his "minutes" for having said something bad to Skiles and Boylan about Don Carlos.


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Selecting an attractive, easy-to-grow groundcover can sometimes become quite a chore. Red Butte has a diverse selection of groundcovers growing throughout the Garden that you can reference to help decide what you want in your own garden.
Selecting an attractive, easy-to-grow groundcover can sometimes become quite a chore. Red Butte has a diverse selection of groundcovers growing throughout the Garden that you can reference to help decide what you want in your own garden.
As the Garden springs back to life in leaps and bounds, one flower always makes a statement, the Penstemon. Their tall and stately flower stalks are coming alive with color and a sea of pollinators in nearly every corner of the Garden.
The beauty and bounty of spring are in full display in the Garden now! If you have the chance to treat yourself to a stroll through the Garden, take a moment to enjoy our new display along the Great Wall. We think you might really lichen it.
Can you believe it? It is already mid May and before you know it, the year will be half way through. If you haven't visited the Garden yet, there is no better time than now. Besides lilacs, there are viburnums, crab apples and many perennials that are blooming their little hearts out.
The garden is full of the wonderful smells of spring! From the sweet, fresh aroma of our lovely lilacs to the subtle scent of the crab apples, a walk through Red Butte Garden is a special treat this time of year.
This is a wonderful time to visit the garden! The daffodils and other bulbs are beginning to reach their pinnacle and buds have started to flower throughout the garden. The sights and sounds of spring abound, even the butterflies have returned.
One of my favorite times at Red Butte Garden is when the flowers in the Natural Area begin to bloom. They pop up along every trail and come in colors ranging from pure white to vivid yellow, intense magenta and brilliant blue.
Spring is an exciting time at Red Butte Garden. We all look forward to seeing the impressive display of daffodils in just about every corner of the Garden.
You can walk almost anywhere in the Garden right now and be surrounded by a sea of yellow.
Color is beginning to show in all places of the Garden, from the top of the Four Seasons Garden all the way down to the Rose Garden and everywhere in between.
It looks like spring is right around the corner. As the snow melts off the flower beds a few of our early blooming flowers have decided it is time to show off
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Written by PocketMetal on 18.09.2012 at 14:05
Best album art of 2012 ?!
just wow .
Written by The Turbanator on 18.09.2012 at 14:42
It's good but not really the best. Seen a few really excellent album arts. One of them is by "When Wood Make Graves".
Written by IronAngel on 18.09.2012 at 17:23
It's not a particularly exclusive stream since it's been available on (Finnish) Spotify at least since yesterday.
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Why would Finland as a whole get the album, and no one else? (To check I unlinked a track from the album and the song disappeared from Spotify. The info is definitely there but the song itself isn't)
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Now it shows the symbols that I have it in my library, but they weren't there before. Strange.


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Are You One Of The G / INFLUENCERS In Your World?
Contributing Monkie V Ol Blak
Published on October 18, 2010
Filed Under G/Videos, Green Report / Media, Pop Culture / Celebrities Tags Green Movement, Trendsetters
This trailer for the documentary Influencers caught my eye this morning and sent my brain racing. Why you ask? Well, to be frank, I am in the middle of re-thinking G Living in the Post Green Special Status World. Yes, green as a special issue is dead in my opinion. I still believe the world will keep moving towards a "G" lifestyle, but the original movements concept of just adding the word Green, or Organic to your products name or onto your website some how made it exciting… is oh so dead my friends. Dead Dead Dead! Don't be grim, that is a good thing. It had to happen. You are ask why again aren't you? Because it's been over used, over hyped and under delivered. Yelling global warming from the roof tops and then not demanding real change is an issue.
Yes, labeling everything green and allowing anyone with a heart beat to just claim to be some kind of green expert and oh the practice of over hyping everything as the next best thing since who knows what, is dull and very draining. Also, what about "green" product concepts which never make it to market or way under deliver? Yeah, kills the "I am so excited" feelings about going green. My favorite is hyping companies as "Fashion Brands" when in reality, they are no more than a couple of people who happen to print some eco slogans and designs on to pre-made organic T-Shirts. Not exactly high fashion or any different than the 100,000 other T-Shirt printers out there. They just happen to be using "Green" keywords.
The "Green" Movement as it was launched is Oh So DEAD, DEAD, DEAD, Don't be grim, thats a good thing
I think I see the green movement different than most. I have from the beginning of this wave. I have always thought, generically labeling everything "Green", "Eco" and so on was a bad way to go. By painting everything with the same label, guaranties nothing will stand out. It's like the PC market vs Apple. If you have a PC, who cares what brand it is. Everyone assumes its a cheaply made computer with little thought put into the design or the materials used to build it. But Apple computer stayed away from that crowd and built a completely different type of product. In the end everyone, even PC people now know, Apple cares about the design, the experience and the materials used to create the products. Apple products are not PC's. Everyone knows the difference, if they have used one or not. Even down to the ads… Apple stood alone and stayed unique. And now, Apple, not PC maker Number 1, or PC Maker Number 2 and so on, stands alone influencing how the entire world feels about computers, phones, music and anything with a chip in it.
This is what I hope G Living will achieve in the long run. Become a brand which means so much more than just "Green". A brand people will instantly get and just naturally want to integrate into their lives. Someday everyone will want to live a little "G"! Right? Smile and just shake your head. And now go out there and be a "G" influencer yourself. Go set the trends that will pull in the 6 billion non "G" living knuckle dragging Flesh Monkies out there. We can only do this together… believe me, alone, we don't stand a chance.
This documentary follows not the Trend Setting Green Brands but all the trendsetters, from music, fashion, politics and design. Checkout their official facebook page.


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Join the legendary "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock, in all 39 original episodes of the first season of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, the Emmy Award-winning murder-mystery series that, in the words of Hitchcock himself, "brought murder back into the home - where it belongs." This spectacular collection includes exclusive never-before-available bonus features, including in-depth interviews with Alfred Hitchcock's daughter, Pat, and associate producer Norman Lloyd. Join stellar guest stars including Cloris Leachman, Charles Bronson, Claude Rains, Lorne Greene, Joanne Woodward, Vera Miles and more in over 16 hours of the most captivating, intriguing, suspenseful television ever aired.
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KS2 Maths is an important core subject in the National Curriculum and this area of the website covers all the major aspects of the curriculum including numbers, calculations, problems and measures. Each subject area is designed to help children develop their knowledge, whether they are learning in a classroom or home schooling environment.
At Key Stage 2 children are encouraged to engage in mental and oral work for their mathematics so this KS2 Maths area includes a collection of interactive activities to help develop both mental and oral skills.
A key requirement of KS2 Maths is the understanding of the Number and the Number System which includes counting, estimating & rounding, fractions, decimals & percentages, number patterns & sequences and place value & ordering. Within the Number and the Number System section children are able to practice their calculations in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The interactive activities help children to practice using a variety of calculation methods by encouraging the use of written calculation methods, mental calculations and using a calculator.
The KS2 Maths section also has a problem solving area to help children further develop their problem solving skills using numbers, money, measures and shape and space. There are many activities to help children test their knowledge, including a variety of problems using money in real life´ situations.
The Measures area of the KS2 Maths section helps children to enhance their knowledge of length, mass & capacity, time, area and perimeter. The Shape and Space area includes useful information and activities relating to position and movement, 2D shapes, 3D shapes, symmetry, angles, co-ordinates and sorting.
Children are also able to learn about handling data through a number of activities based on interpreting and organising data as well as a section on probability.
The resources and activities in the KS2 Maths section are in an interactive, online, or printable format that brings a differing dynamic to the subject for children studying at Key Stage 2.
A Maths Trail - Interactive maths activity
A+ Maths - Maths resources for the whole primary age range including work sheets, flash cards and games.
Animal Activity Centre - Interactive counting games (Count Hoot) plus lots of other activities.
Awesome Library for Kids - Click on the Maths section and view Maths resources like lesson plans and games.
Cool Maths - Maths information and interactive activities.
Digger and the Gang - Interactive activities that help to guide you through the National Curriculum.
Edumath - Online maths games
Hands on Maths - Powerpoint presentation about maths
History of Maths - Lots of facts and information about the history of maths - for older children.
Marbles - Interactive game where you need to finish with a small amount of marbles as possible.
Mathematics Activities - Lots of online interactive mathematical activities.
Maths Forum - Maths puzzles and information and lots of resources for older children.
Maths Games - Maths games and investigations
Maths Resources - Online ideas about teaching maths.
Maths Sphere - Maths magazine with worksheets to download.
Maths Worksheets - 1000s of worksheets to print
Maths year 2000 - A total resource for Maths, including online activities, a dictionary, links and information
Maths Zone - Links to many interactive maths activities
Olympic Maths - Interactive maths activities
Primary Games - Online maths games
Prime number Calculator - Interactive calculator that tells you whether a number is prime or not
Prime Numbers - Interactive web siet about Prime Numbers
Printable Maths Worksheets - Website with loads of printable worksheets
Rubiks - The official Rubiks cube web site including activities.
Saving Squad - Interactive site about saving money.
Skills Trainer - Lots of online maths games
Spot The Star - Logic puzzle
Square Numbers - Interactive web site looking at Square Numbers
Super Kids Maths Worksheet Creator - Create lots of maths worksheets online
TES iBoard - Interactive Numeracy activities
The Cracker - Interactive activity where you can code messages to send to your friends.
Tricks and Games - Lots of ideas for maths tricks and games
Tricks! - Maths tricks to try out on your friends.
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Clinch Quality???
I made it out to the Clinch yesterday for the first time in probably 8 months. In years past I would be on the water 30+ days a year, so this was a long overdue return.... I must say I was initially shocked at the water level on the lower river, as I don't recall ever seeing it as low as it was yesterday afternoon (including the drought years).
Secondly, the didymo was so thick in some places that it was extending upward over 12" and laying on the surface in thick mats. That too was a first for me, as typically I have always seen much thinner mats of vegetations that seemed to hang closer to the bottom than extending to the surface.
Finally, I was also a little surprised to see a very thin and sporadic sulfur hatch coming off. The fish were not really targeting the sulfurs, as I observed about 50% of the bugs drifting lazily on the surface until they slowly took to the air. Previously I referenced the drought from a few years ago, and in my opinion that year saw one of the best sulfur hatches of the past 10+ years.
Anybody else want to comment on this?
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Yesterday was a unique day in terms of water flows. TVA brilliantly ran an hour pulse on Thursday at around 5pm and didn't run water again until late Friday. 24 hours of off time is beyond ridiculous, and caused what you saw.
There is a ton of algae in the river this year, more algae than didymo from what I have seen. Sure there's plenty of the latter, but you're seeing the new algae, which is common in the Holston and has been for years. Mainly at Nances ferry and Riverpoint. I suspect it was brought to the Clinch by folks who frequent both places by way of their boots and waders. It sucks, but it happens, and higher flows will beat it back.
On the fish population, it's the Clinch some days are great some are brutal. Fishing the Clinch on 24 hours of no generation generally results in a humbling day.
On the bugs, good luck predicting them this year, it's very hit or miss. Last Saturday saw a blanket hatch, twice this week there were almost no bugs. The biologist types say the benthic population is normal to above to normal, so no worries from what they say.
The lower flows are making it tough on the trout in my opinion. The fish mongers are having a ball fishing in a bucket-literally... I heard of several slot fish being taken Saturday Morning.
I am not sure why TVA could not run water through one of the sluices at a very low flow...(?) I know it is being wasted in not making power; however, it gives great oxygen and helps the stability of the river flows.
The didymo seems to be low in my opinion...the aquatic vegetation is still hanging on though. It will need a few heavy cycles to clear it up.
Fishing still seems to be good! Also; I have experienced some good sulphur hatches as well.
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I am lucky enough to live 12 minutes to the Clinch and 30 minutes to the Smokies back gate (don't try this at home kids!). I sometimes fish the Clinch four or more times a week, I am sure if you have seen the TVA flow reports you have seen this:
2014 Rain and Runoff
TVA manages the Tennessee River system and its tributaries to maximize its many benefits. We keep reservoirs full as possible during the summer for recreation, while also providing flood control, navigation, water supply and quality and low-cost power generation.
We depend on rain and runoff beginning in March through the spring to fill the reservoirs. Rain which results in runoff filling Norris is currently lower than normal. The average runoff during the spring fill for the Norris watershed is 5.85 inches. This year we've only received 2.57 (as of May 19th), this is 44% of normal. Unfortunately, the below average rain and runoff will result in lower than normal summer lake levels on Norris.
As they say this year is not good for rain and they posted above this past week. Last year you could not get a break from the rain, I guess this year it's the reverse. The past month or so its skinny water many days, I like to sight cast so it has just helped my skills, fishing has been good the majority of days, some good some bad. The suprising part is some of the biggest fish days have been in water knee deep or less like below:
This one I released last week after catching in super skinny water
note the aquatic vegatation
So this year I think sometimes you just gotta pop on Van Morrison's 'Moondance Deluxe" on the phone (you will be amazed to the references to fishing, and rivers on that album), and chiil out!
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thanks for the replies, guys... I wasn't necessarily complaining about how bad the fishery was, just some observations about how much it had changed since I was last there. However, I do think the fishing was a little below par for this time of year. Although that could be a result of the water being off for 24 hours. When I look back at my fishing logs for the Clinch in May and June a typical day was 5 - 7 fish per hour, with around 33% being over 14". This last trip was significantly slower than those numbers, although both of the fish I landed were over 14", and the two that broke me off definitely fought much harder. So, the size appeared to be there...
I also need to consider the fact that my days of 30+ days on the water have gone bye bye since my second child was born and I have taken up a broader range of hunting sports. So, as hard as it is to admit, it was probably the fisherman with rusty skills that was to blame for such low numbers. This just gives me more determination to make a dedicated effort this year to reclaim those previous skills
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Travis -- I, too, took some time away from fishing and after picking it up again this year, my experience is about the same as yours. I have fished the Clinch about 10 times this year. I have caught fewer fish than in the past, but they have all been healthy and strong slot fish. Don't blame your low catch rate on the fisherman just yet ... I have talked with several others who are also having a down year in terms of numbers.
Excellent to hear from you again, it's been a while. We have talked for a few years about getting together and fishing, we need to make that happen this summer.
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i have not noticed too much of a decline in the fishing numbers this year. i have noticed the algae is all over the anchor rope lately instead of just the anchor. i have taken my kayak to the car wash twice in two weeks
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Patient associations and leading research funders have called on the European Parliament to continue EU funding for embryonic stem cell research. The Wellcome Trust issued the group's joint statement last Friday 15th June, ahead of parliamentary debates this week in which MEPs will discuss the EU's next major research and innovation funding programme, 'Horizon 2020'.
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Stem cell research has the potential to lead to the development of treatments for many debilitating diseases. Scientists around the world are studying stem cells from several sources - tissue (or adult) stem cells, fetal stem cells and embyronic stem cells. Human embryonic stem cells were first grown in the laboratory by James Thompson in 1998, making research in this area a relatively new field. Whilst progress is being made all the time, and indeed Europe's first clinical trial using human embryonic stem cells has just started in Britain, it will take time to carry out the research needed to harness the potential power of stem cells. The joint statement points out that: 'The field of research is complex. To enable scientists to best understand the massive potential of stem cells, scientists must be able to continue research in all avenues of stem cell research: this includes adult, induced pluripotent, embryonic and fetal stem cells. It is too early to tell which route will be most effective for ultimate clinical use, so it is essential to keep all avenues of research open'.
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"Everyone has reason to fear the Order."
The Obsidian Order was the primary intelligence agency of the Cardassian Union. One of the most ruthless and efficient organizations in the quadrant, the Obsidian Order eclipsed even the Romulan Tal Shiar in intelligence gathering and covert operations. Almost all Cardassians lived in fear of the Obsidian Order, whose constant surveillance had led to the sudden eliminations of numerous "traitors". It was said that a Cardassian citizen couldn't sit down to a meal without each dish being duly noted and recorded by the Order. (DS9: "The Wire", "Inquisition")
The Obsidian Order was formed in the 19th century, under the theoretical authority of the civilian Detapa Council. However, in practice it and the Central Command operated with complete autonomy. The Obsidian Order was responsible for matters of security and espionage, and was therefore forbidden from interfering in military operations. The Obsidian Order and the Central Command frequently came in conflict with each other, particularly since members of the Cardassian military were not immune to Obsidian Order inquiries. The only restriction that the Order had was that it was explicitly forbidden to possess military equipment of any kind. (DS9: "Defiant")
The organization of the Obsidian Order was separated into semi-autonomous cells, which are insulated from each other so that the capture of any particular operative has a limited ability to compromise the organization. (DS9: "When It Rains...") Certain agents of the Order were also equipped with cranial implants so that they could better resist torture. (DS9: "The Wire") They also developed a substance called promazine, which its operatives used in case of capture. (DS9: "Covenant")
In 2371, the Obsidian Order was responsible for the abduction and surgical alteration of Kira Nerys, in an operation to expose Legate Tekeny Ghemor as a sympathizer to the Cardassian dissident movement. (DS9: "Second Skin") The Order also sabotaged the USS Defiant's attempt to vaporize a silithium-laden comet headed for the Bajoran wormhole, hoping to undermine the peace treaty between Cardassia and Bajor. (DS9: "Destiny")
Also that year, the Obsidian Order was engaged in a major operation to mount a joint attack with the Tal Shiar on the Founders' homeworld. Masterminded by former Order head Enabran Tain, the Order assembled a number of warships in the Orias system, without the knowledge of the Central Command. (DS9: "Improbable Cause") The attack, however failed due to a changeling infiltrator, and the entire fleet was destroyed in an ambush by the Jem'Hadar. This failure crippled the capabilities of the Obsidian Order, essentially causing it to cease to exist. (DS9: "The Die is Cast")
With the looming threat of the Dominion, and without the Order's tight control over popular dissent, a civilian uprising overthrew the Central Command in 2372, reinstating the authority of the Detapa Council. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior") After the Cardassian Union joined the Dominion, the Obsidian Order's role was assumed by Dominion security and the Cardassian Intelligence Bureau, who by all accounts were just as efficient. (DS9: "Rocks and Shoals")
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The non-canon novel A Stitch in Time provides extensive detail about Garak's recruitment into the Order and several of his missions. As a further example of the friction that existed between the Order and the Central Command, it is revealed that Garak was exiled to Deep Space 9 after he was caught having an affair with the wife of a prominent military officer.
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In elementary school, I always had big ideas for plays, which were usually too intricate for us kids. I would also put on Christmas pageants at home, with sister and cousins taking the major parts, my Irish Setter pressed into the part of the donkey, and a doll for the Baby Jesus. I felt artistically challenged when my brother was a baby, and my mother would not allow him to be Babe in the manger (or red wagon, in a pinch). I had to settle for the doll baby. In school speech contests, I loved dramatic stories and poems the best. The "hammy-ier," the better, so said my mother and aunt. I emoted over "Madame X," Poe's "For Annie," "Annabelle Lee," and "The Raven", as well as Noyes' "The Highwayman."
After I had my first child at 18, my storytelling took another turn. As mothers everywhere, I read and told stories to my children and now to my younger brothers. They liked the poems and stories I read, but most of all they liked my stories that were like serial versions of old fashioned radio shows or the Saturday movie matinées. Cliff hangers were my forte. The next night or so, my little audience clamored to hear the ending, but my stories never ended, just morphed from one story line to another.
During my late 20s, into my 30s, and even 40s, this favorite pastime of mine slacked off, partially because these were self-involved years, but also the adults around me viewed this proclivity as "too emotional", "not seemly for an adult woman," "there is real work to be done," and other story-killing judgments. However, by my mid 40s, I came into my old mode again. I now had a captive audience; my own company employed up to 40 people --- all young, bright, energetic and, most importantly, they like my stories. I would regale them during staff meetings, on the way to conferences, and at after work sessions.
I also found that I had somehow acquired a significant amount of family history and began a serious delving into family records. In a very short time the two facets, family history and storytelling, began to merge. Discouragement many times hampered my family stories as I couldn't always find out everything about my ancestors. I was stonewalled by stilted lists and records as I sifted through census, birth, marriage and death reports. Wills and Probate records were better, but land titles and tax records did not a flesh and blood story make.
Next, I joined a writing group that supposedly focused on family history writing. I found my first niche; not family historians per se, but a group of writers that were to become my "writerly" friends. My writing improved, my stories got better, but my family history stories tended to be labored and somehow unfinished.
I could just make up stories, write "creative" family history. I shuddered as I remembered the cutting words at a genealogy workshop where the leader slammed a workshopee's family history, "That's not a family history! You can't say anything in a family history that is not verifiable."
What? No descriptive rhapsodies. No dialogue, unless of course, my 3rd great grandmother carried around a small tape recorder and mystically passed that recording to me through the shifting veil of the ages. The old folks of my past were talking to me. I shuffled stacks of old pictures of my departed ones, only to have their faces come to me in the night like a shimmer, in quaking leaves, in shifting clouds, white and grey. Sometimes faces would roll through my mind like an endless TV show. Faces calling to me. Stories begging to be told. What was I to do?


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John Puschock continues with reports from his recent trip to Barrow, AK. This time, it's all about Ivory Gulls: http://bit.ly/saoAGI
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What started with days of traffic jams in an obscure New Jersey town has now become a major scandal for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie -- one of the most prominent U.S. politicians.
Here's how the closure of two lanes on a bridge over the Hudson River suddenly became the epicenter of American political news. And could mean bad news for Christie's potential White House bid.
In September, two months before Christie's re-election, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey closed two of the three lanes that lead to the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, N.J.
The closures caused days of massive traffic jams in Fort Lee, where Democratic Mayor Mark Sokolich had declined to endorse Christie.
They immediately sparked speculation that the closures were political retaliation against Sokolich, and led to the December resignations of Christie confidante David Wildstein -- who had said the closures were part of a traffic study -- and Bill Baroni, New Jersey's top Port Authority official.
On Jan. 8, it was revealed that a top Christie aide had emailed Wildstein before the closures, telling him, "Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee."
In a lengthy news conference the following day (Jan. 9), Christie announced he had fired the author of that email, deputy chief of staff Bridget Anne Kelly, and said he was "embarrassed and humiliated" by the "abject stupidity" of the move.
Christie also visited Fort Lee that afternoon for a personal, "face-to-face" apology to Sokolich and the people of his town, which Sokolich called "gracious" and "conciliatory."
So what's the big deal? It's believed that a 91-year-old woman who suffered a heart attack died as a result of the traffic jams because her ambulance couldn't make it to the hospital on time.
And politically, several analysts say the scandal endangers any national ambitions Christie may have. "If a woman died here, he's in deep, deep trouble," said David Gergen, a CNN senior political analyst.
So now what? Investigations and some "soul searching" on the part of the governor, who claims he was "blindsided" by the emails.
David Wildstein, former director of interstate capital projects for the Port Authority, refused to testify before the New Jersey General Assembly's Transportation Committee regarding the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal, invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. And the U.S. attorney's office in Trenton says it's looking into whether any federal laws were broken.
Chris Christie's administration got outside legal help as a special state legislative committee decided to issue 20 subpoenas to launch its formal investigation of a the scandal. Among those subpoenaed is Bridget Anne Kelly, who allegedly sent incriminating emails in the days leading up to the George Washington Bridge lane closures.
On Jan. 18, things went from bad to worse for Christie when Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer accused his administration of threatening to withhold Superstorm Sandy aid unless she lent her support for a redevelopment project. Christie's lieutenant governor, Kim Guadagno, later denies this and calls the claims "false" and "illogical."
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By Katie Kuba
Senior Staff Writer
Local law enforcement officers are awaiting results from the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab in Charleston in hopes that those findings will help them crack the case of the Rich Oil gas station shooter, who has eluded authorities since April 5.
Randolph County Sheriff Mark Brady said Thursday that the sheriff's office is still vigorously investigating the brutal shooting, which took place on a Friday night at the Rich Oil gas station along the Beverly Five-lane.
"The Randolph County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the Rich Oil shooting," Brady said. "The sheriff's office continues to follow leads provided to them by the community, and we continue to urge the community to contact us with any information or leads."
Brady did not say whether the sheriff's office had identified a suspect in the case.
"Deputies have continued to interview persons who have provided leads from the community and persons connected to leads we have developed ourselves also," Brady added.
"We have gathered evidence and submitted that evidence to the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab in Charleston and are awaiting results of the evidence that was submitted."
According to previous reports, a white male clad in dark-colored pants, a dark-colored jacket and a hooded sweatshirt entered the gas station just after 11 p.m. and fired several shots at clerk Shawn Townsend. The shooter has been described as being between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9 inches tall and weighing approximately 135 to 150 pounds.
The shooter then ran away, heading in the direction of Glenmore Loop Road.
A bullet from the shooter's gun grazed the top of Townsend's head, Brady said. Townsend suffered severe injuries to his face and eyes including partial loss of vision that were likely caused by either shards of broken glass or bullet fragments. Townsend was released from Davis Memorial Hospital last week and is recovering, Brady said.
Most recently, local law enforcement executed a search warrant along Moyer Hollow Road near the Glenmore area April 9 in connection with the shooting. Brady said officers were attempting to gather evidence that might help them track down the shooter.
Anyone with any information is asked to call RCSO via the nonemergency number for the Randolph County E-911 Center at 304-637-3561 or the anonymous tip line at 304-636-TIPS (304-636-8477).
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Also in PHP Foundations:
This article will cover advanced control structures and techniques, including multi-conditional
if statements and an introduction to the
for statement.
In our previous articles, we discussed using a
while loop as a means to repeat a block of code until the condition it provided is determined to be false. Although useful,
while loops are used primarily when you don't initially know how many times you want to execute the code block. The
for statement is another repetition statement designed to be used when executing a code block a specific number of times. The syntax for a
for loop is:
For(initialization; condition; increment) {
// Code to loop
Unlike the
while loop, a
for loop contains three parts separated by semicolons. When a
for statement executes, the initialization statement is automatically executed. Then, once the initialization statement has finished, the condition provided is evaluated. If this condition is true, the code block enclosed within the
for statement is then executed. After the code within the loop has been executed, the increment statement is evaluated and the condition is then re-evaluated. Note that in a
for loop, the initialization statement is only evaluated once -- before any code within the loop is evaluated -- but the increment portion is evaluated after each iteration of the loop. This looping process (evaluate condition, evaluate block, evaluate increment statement) is continued until the conditions provided are false and the loop ends (See Figure 1).
Now that we have an idea of how a
for statement works, let's see it in action by looking at the earlier example we used to demonstrate the workings of a
while loop where we wanted to display a count of all the numbers between 1 and 5:
for($L = 1; $L <= 5; $L++) {
echo $L."
";
As expected, the output is identical to the
while loop and displays the numbers 1 through 5. Again note that the increment statement (
$L++) could be any valid math statement. For example, we could count backwards from 5 to 1 by using the following:
for($L = 5; $L >= 1; $L--) {
echo $L."
";
In programming, it is often necessary to execute a piece of code based on more than one condition. To accomplish this, PHP provides a few ways to evaluate a code block based on multiple conditions. Although the desired result can be achieved by simply embedding
if statements within other
if statements, this is often an excessive and confusing way to accomplish the desired effect. To help remedy this problem, special conditional operators "and" (
&&) and "or" (
||) are provided. These operators separate multiple conditions within an
if statement and determine the final outcome of an evaluation. For example, consider the following statement:
If Billy has $5, and his mom says it's okay, he can have a candy bar.
We already learned how to code this conditional statement by embedding two
if statements as shown below:
If($dollars >= 5) {
If($mom_okay) {
// Code when both conditions are true
We see that in order for Billy to have a candy bar, two conditions must be met: He must have money ($5 minimum) and his mother must agree. In PHP, such a statement could also be written as follows:
If( ($dollars >= 5) && ($mom_okay) ) {
// Code if both conditions are true
As you can see, we have used the "and" operator to combine the original two separate conditional statements into a single conditional statement.
Note: The use of parentheses in the above example is to ensure that each separate conditional statement is evaluated properly before the results of those conditions are evaluated through the "and" operator.
If all conditions that are combined using the "and" operator must evaluate to "true" for the statement to be true, then when using the "or" operator only a single condition of the combined conditions must evaluate to "true" in order for the statement to be true. For example, if we modified our example to read:
If Billy has $5 or if his mom agrees, he can have a candy bar.
Using basic
if statements, our code would resemble the following:
If($dollars >= 5) {
// Code if condition is true
If($mom_okay) {
// Identical to code in the first conditional
In this example, the complexity and inefficiency of our code increases because we have to duplicate code twice. To make this code more efficient, we can combine these two conditional statements using our new conditional operators.
The same statement using these operators would look something like this:
If( ($dollars >= 5) || ($mom_okay) ) {
// Code if either condition is true
This multi-conditional syntax is not limited to
if statements and can be used any place where a conditional statement is required (including
while and
for loops).
John Coggeshall is a a PHP consultant and author who started losing sleep over PHP around five years ago.
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Back to School Night will be Thursday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The names of the students who return the packets completed on Back to School Night will be placed in a drawing for a $10 Wal-Mart gift card.
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The iceman cometh
Undaunted, we've spent the past few days window shopping. With so many opportunities to buy and shop local, it doesn't even occur to me to step outside the boundaries of the region and truth be told, the desire to spend time in a mall never strikes. With less than no desire to be featured on television's "Hoarders: Buried Alive," I'm still in divesting mode and want for very little, so looking (rather than spending), works quite well for me. At this stage in life, I'd rather make a few contributions where I can, and if I want to be surprised on Christmas Day, I'll just open a box of assorted stuff I've been avoiding in the closet for the last few years. Not "needing" anything does not preclude the desire to see what's out there, however, so I bundled up the pooch and headed out to the annual Holiday Market in Bethel (www.bethelwoods.org) over the weekend, which was bustling with activity. A roaring fire in the market shed provided ambiance galore and the scores of vendors were busy, which is always gratifying to see. Local delicacies were offered, along with fanciful, practical and downright decorative gifts as far as the eye could see. The frigid air was momentarily forgotten as I strolled the aisles admiring the talents of so many artists, jewelers and designers, so I was satiated without depleting my bank account.
Before heading home, I stopped to chat with entrepreneur/designer Daryl Kroken, whose re*Bear (www.RiverHouseStyle.com) collection caught my eye. "The bears are made from 100% recycled wool, cashmere and alpaca sweaters," Kroken told me, as I cuddled one from the shelf. He went on to explain that "all bears are constructed from at least four different sweaters" and that each is "handmade and unique." Sighing, I put the little guy back on the shelf, but not before ascertaining that Daryl can make a custom bear with my own sweater collection, which reminded me that I had a few cast-offs that were not wearable, but difficult to part with for sentimental reasons. The notion that my own bear could be made with one of Mom's sweaters, or my favorite cashmere that had succumbed to moths captured my imagination, and although I left empty-handed, the idea lingers. "Dharma would love this," I reason, while checking my pockets for surplus funds. Uh oh.


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Last edited by jumpman23005; 07-20-2007 at 04:19 PM.
you cant go wrong with that pic
you're rightOriginally Posted by jumpman23005
Aaron Kaplan
EXCEPT its not the gulf...
good try though
How does this thing work?
haha yea its the gulf its new smyrna yesterday check gulfster.com if you dont believe me
New Smyra is on the east coast.
-David Behar
wowOriginally Posted by jumpman23005
Aaron Kaplan
Undaunted, I knew the game was mine to win. Just like in life, all of my successes depend on me. I'm the man who has the ball, I'm the man who can throw it faster than frack. So that is why I am better than everyone in the world. Kiss my ass and suck my dick, everyone.
nothing stinkbug...
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one good and bad thing about that pic.
what's the bad thing? the bathing suit being on?
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no. dirty water. haOriginally Posted by nasolovesyou
looks like shes heading for a canyon
this is pathetic. i cant imagine how girl deprived you guys have to be. cool. a girl surfing a nice wave.
Sweet except for it doesn't really have anything to do with skimboarding.
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Packing list for Azerbaijan
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For information see Welcomebooks
This list has been compiled by Peace Corps/Azerbaijan and Volunteers and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have a weight limit on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Azerbaijan.
Luggage should be durable, lightweight, and flexible; a duffel bag or a hiking backpack is a good option. When choosing luggage, remember that you will be hauling it in and out of taxis and trains, and often lugging it around on foot.
General Clothing
You can buy clothing in Azerbaijan, but much of it is made of synthetic materials and may not meet your taste. You can also have clothes made locally, but bring what you will need until you know where the best tailors are. Variety in clothing is not as important as how it looks and how sturdy it is. Following are some suggestions for what to pack.
- A good supply of underwear
- Polypropylene, wool, and cotton socks and glove liners
- Good wool hiking socks (that wick moisture and dry quickly); 3-4 pairs recommended
- Long underwear of two or three different weights (e.g., wool and silk)
- Polyfill outerwear/coat. Some people suggest bringing two—a full-length black wool coat and a down coat. (Informal, sport-type winter coats can be useful and warm, but draw a lot of attention, whereas black pea coats will not. Winters can be quite cold, especially in the north; you may find yourself wearing a jacket, hat, and gloves in the classroom)
- Medium-weight jacket for spring/fall.
- Woolen or ski-type hats, gloves, and scarves
- Bathing suit (for trips to the beach)
Note: Keep in mind the only dry cleaning is in Baku. So you'll be washing everything by hand, but you still need to look professional.
You will still be an American when you live here, so if you have a style of dressing, plan on keeping it, just making the modifications necessary in this culture. This means NO exposed midriffs or backs; any sleeveless tops should be VERY modest, NO short skirts, and clothes should not be too tight.
For Women
- An assortment of winter and summer clothing: skirts and blouses, dresses, knit tops, dressy and casual slacks, and jeans; skirts and dresses should be full or mid-calf length
- 2-3 sweaters or dressy sweatshirts
- 2-3 cardigans (good for layering)
- One good outfit for formal events
- Some comfortable "house" clothes; sweatpants, etc.
- Slips (cotton is recommended)
- Leggings, tights, and stockings (good-quality ones may be hard to find locally)
- Shorts (for safety reasons, to be worn only at home or while jogging early in the morning) 4
For Men
- An assortment of winter and summer clothing: khakis, casual dress pants, jeans, and long-sleeved button-down shirts (dark-colored clothing will look clean longer than light-colored clothing)
- At least one sport coat.
- 2-3 dress shirts and ties.
- Shorts (because shorts are considered even more inappropriate for men than for women, to be worn only at home or while jogging early in the morning)
- Professional shoes that are comfortable for walking
- Tennis shoes or running shoes (very difficult to find here)
- Warm, waterproof boots for winter
- Hiking shoes (if you like to hike)
- Well-made fleece/winter slippers.
- Any favorite over-the-counter medical supplies. (those provided by the Peace Corps are generic ones) Peace Corps does not provide nasal spray or cold medicine, both of which are great. Bring a couple doses of AM and PM.
- A three-month supply of any prescription drugs you take, to give the Peace Corps ample time to order your special needs
- At least two pairs of eyeglasses, if you wear them, since replacements can take several months to arrive from the United States (contact lens supplies are not available in Azerbaijan and are not supplied by the Peace Corps)
- While Peace Corps discourages contact lenses, wearing them is quite feasible in Azerbaijan. Bring a few bottles of solution with you (including a couple compact ones for traveling in-country) or prepare to have some sent to you, as solution is very expensive (around $15 a bottle) in Baku.
- Towels (of good-quality; absorbent cotton); Volunteers also recommend "quick-dry" towels.
- Jewelry and makeup, if you like to wear them (Azerbaijani women in towns wear both)
- Hair-coloring products, if you use them (U.S. brands are not available locally) Kitchen
- Good can opener
- Vegetable Peeler
- Kitchen knife (they can be purchased here, but become dull really quickly)
- Favorite spices (they may be difficult to find, especially in winter. Many are available in Baku, but can be expensive.)
- Favorite cooking supplies (pots and pans can be found in Azerbaijan)
- Quality hot pad / oven mitt
- Basic cookbook (Peace Corps will also provide you with a cookbook)
- An assortment of plastic storage bags (zip lock bags, a couple large American sized garbage bags) Miscellaneous
- Reliable watch (durable, water-resistant, and inexpensive)
- Travel alarm clock (battery-operated is best)
- Sunglasses
- Sturdy work gloves, if you like to garden or work outdoors
- Small day pack without frame (great for shopping or carrying books or work materials)
- Camera (compact ones are best, since they are inconspicuous and travel well); film and photo processing is available locally
- 110/220 transformers, if you bring 110-volt appliances (though a lot of appliances can stand both voltages, such as computers, camera batter chargers, etc.)
- Flashlight and batteries; head-lamp (very useful)
- MP3 Player
- Portable, battery powered speakers
- Flash Drive (the bigger the better so you can swap movies/music with other PCVS)
- One or two sets of sheets (because you do not know the size of your bed, double flats are most useful)
- Small, inexpensive tool kit
- Swiss army knife (very important to many Volunteers)
- Sewing kit
- Duct Tape
- Clothing patterns, if you plan to sew by hand
- Pictures of home for yourself and to share with friends and students
- U.S. postage stamps (people traveling home can sometimes hand-carry your mail)
- U.S. and world maps, to use as teaching aids or wall hangings
- Inexpensive gifts (toys, costume jewelry, perfume, magazines, books, pencils, key chains, etc.)
- Any equipment for hobbies
- Games (e.g., Scrabble, chess, Trivial Pursuit, Pictionary)
- Sports equipment (e.g., bat, baseball, and glove, football, Frisbee, hacky sack, etc.)
- Liquid soap for washing clothes by hand (the availability of dry cleaning is unpredictable. Unless you have an item that specifically needs liquid soap, you can get powdered soap anywhere. All PCVS use powdered detergent)
- Down or synthetic sleeping bag, preferably compactable, rated for minus 10 to minus 20 degrees Fahrenhei. Also consider a fleece liner (Peace Corps will issue you a "monster" sleeping bag for winter.)
- Sleeping pad for visiting other PCVS
- Journal, diary, or schedule book
- Small, retractable tape measure
- A notebook computer with DVD player. PCVs use both Mac and PC. There is an Apple store in Baku but it is unreliable. If you have a Macbook, be sure to get the USB modem that allows you to use dial-up. PCs can be fixed easily and cheaply in Baku and there is a ton of pirated software available. Consider getting a small external hard drive as well.