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Message 1: GLOW Workshop on Phonology and Phonetics
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GLOW Workshop on Phonology and Phonetics
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Full Title: GLOW Workshop on Phonology and Phonetics
Date: 13-Apr-2010 - 13-Apr-2010
Location: Wroclaw, Poland
Contact Person: Marzena Zygis
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Linguistic Field(s): Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology
Call Deadline: 01-Dec-2009
Meeting Description:
GLOW Workshop on Phonology and Phonetics
Positional Phenomena in Phonology and Phonetics
(Organised by Zentrum für Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft, Berlin)
Date: 13 April 2010
Organisers: Marzena Zygis, Stefanie Jannedy, Susanne Fuchs
Invited Speakers:
Taehong Cho (Hanyang University, Seoul) confirmed
Grzegorz Dogil (University of Stuttgart) confirmed
Venue: Instytut Filologii Angielskiej, ul. Kuznicza 22, 50-138 Wroclaw
3rd Call for Papers
Extended Deadline- 1 December 2009
Positional effects found cross-linguistically at the edges of prosodic
constituents (e.g. final lengthening, final lowering, strengthening effects, or
final devoicing) have increasingly received attention in phonetic-phonological
research. Recent empirical investigations of such positional effects and their
variability pose, however, a great number of questions challenging e.g. the idea
of perceptual invariance. It has been claimed that acoustic variability is a
necessary prerequisite for the perceptual system to parse segmental strings into
words, phrases or larger prosodic units.
This workshop will provide a forum for discussing controversies and recent
developments regarding positional phenomena. We invite abstracts bearing on
positional effects from various perspectives. The following questions can be
addressed, but are not limited to:
- What kind of variability is found in the data, and how does such variability
need to be accounted for?
- What positional effects are common cross-linguistically and how can they be
attributed to perceptual, articulatory or aerodynamic principles?
- How does positional prominence (lexical stress; accent) interact with acoustic
and articulatory realizations of prosodic boundaries?
- What are the positional (a)symmetries in the realizations of boundaries, and
what are the mechanisms underlying them?
- How does left- and right-edge phrasal marking interact with the acoustic and
articulatory realizations at these prosodic boundaries?
- How are these interpreted in phonetics and in phonology?
- What are the necessary prerequisites for the interpretation of prosodic
constituents? Which auditory cues are essential for the perception of boundaries
and positional effects? Are such cues language-specific?
- To what extent do lexical frequency, phonotactic probability, and
neighbourhood density contribute to the production and recognition of prosodic
boundaries in (fluent/spontaneous) speech?
- How are positional characteristics exploited during the process of language
acquisition? How are they learned during the process of language acquisition?
Are positional effects salient enough for L2 learners?
Abstracts are invited for a 20-min. presentation (excluding discussion).
Abstracts should be sent in two copies: one with a name and one without as
attached files (the name(s) should also be clearly mentioned in the e-mail) to:
zas.gwz-berlin.de in .pdf format. Only electronic submissions will be
considered. Abstracts may not exceed two pages of text with at least a one-inch
margin on all four sides (measured on A4 paper) and must employ a font not
smaller than 12 point. Each page may include a maximum of 50 lines of text. An
additional page with references may be included.
Deadline for submissions: December 1, 2009.
Contact person: Marzena Zygis
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John MacArthur – "Testing the Spirits"
John MacArthur kicked off the second day of Strange Fire with an exhortation to "test the spirits" of the charismatic movement. He explained that true spiritual warfare is a fight for the mind, and that "for the charismatic movement to succeed," it has to "turn discernment into iniquity." Preaching out of 1 John 4, he highlighted several biblical principles for testing the spirits, focusing primarily on the Holy Spirit's role in exalting Christ. By contrasting the biblical truth about the Person and work of Jesus with the spurious version proclaimed by many charismatic leaders, John made the clear point that a true movement of the Holy Spirit wouldn't preach an inaccurate Christ.
Tom Pennington – "A Case for Cessationism"
Tom Pennington provided us with a biblical case for the doctrine of cessationism. He began by defining cessationism as the belief that God ended His use of the miraculous gifts that existed during the first century. He went on to explain that miracles were unique in Scripture, showing that they only appeared during profound moves of God, particularly during the ministries of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus Christ. Miracles validated those specific ministries, as well as the ministries of the apostles who laid the foundation of the church. When God finished that crucial work, the miracles ceased because they were no longer needed. That teaching has been the church's standard position on signs and miracles throughout its history.
Phil Johnson – "Is There a Baby in the Charismatic Bathwater?"
"Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater." That simple maxim has been the knee-jerk defense for charismatic apologists against criticism of their movement. Their reaction to Strange Fire is just the latest example. In his first breakout session, Phil Johnson attempted to identify anything salvageable from the doctrinal sludge of the charismatic movement. He pointed out a smothering fear within the movement that any criticism will quench the Spirit, noting that discernment is labeled as sinful rationalism. He said the "open but cautious" crowd cannot be content to wait and see what is of the Lord and what is not—and that in fact they should be the loudest critics of charlatan prophets and phony miracle workers. He concluded that the movement doesn't produce good fruit because it is actually a bramble bush.
Justin Peters – "The Devilish Puppet Master of the Word-Faith Movement"
Justin Peters's breakout session was loaded with video clips and quotes from Word-Faith and prosperity preachers. Letting the charlatans' words speak for themselves, Peters was able to easily illustrate how far the movement's core doctrine is from the truth of Scripture. Focusing specifically on key tenants of Word-Faith teaching, he exposed several damning inaccuracies that color the movement.
Nathan Busenitz – "A Word from the Lord? Evaluating the Modern Gift of Prophecy"
Nathan Busenitz tackled the issue of modern prophecy in his breakout session. He focused on one of three tests that any true prophecy must pass: Does the prophecy possess predictive accuracy? (The other tests focus on the doctrinal orthodoxy of the prophecy and the moral integrity of the prophet.) He explained how those in the charismatic camp—as well as many in the noncharismatic, continuationist camp—have created a second tier of prophecy, one that is not held to the test of absolute accuracy. Busenitz debunked the supposed biblical support for this second, lesser level of prophecy and warned against any teaching that permits and promotes fallible prophecy. He concluded that the "self-proclaimed prophets who fail any of the three tests should consider the serious biblical warnings against falsely claiming to speak for God."
Panel Q&A
Christian radio host and commentator Todd Friel moderated a lively question-and-answer discussion between John MacArthur, Justin Peters, Tom Pennington, and Steve Lawson. The focus of their discussion was primarily the theological foundation—such as it is—of the charismatic movement. Friel played several video clips of various charismatic worship services, focusing on key words, phrases, and practices that show up frequently in charismatic teaching. The speakers had visceral reactions to the video clips, which vividly depicted the aberrant theology and brazen manipulation of Scripture that permeates the charismatic movement.
Steve Lawson – "The Puritan Commitment to Sola Scriptura"
Day two of Strange Fire closed with Steve Lawson's excellent examination of the Puritan devotion to the sufficiency of Scripture. He began with a thorough examination of the Westminster Confession of Faith and its assertion of the perfect and complete quality of God's Word. He then traced the dilution of that doctrine in Quaker teaching, showing the similarities between its theology and that of the charismatic movement. He closed his session with several quotes from the writing of John Owen, who was a staunch Puritan defender of Scripture's sufficiency. Quoting Owen, he concluded, "As the teachings of the fanatics contain matter alien to . . . the Scriptures . . . shun them as diabolical, execrable, useless, groundless, and false."
That's just a brief glimpse of Day Two. We hope you'll join us today for more excellent Bible teaching. Watch the free live stream at gty.org, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest conference updates.
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I have not been able to see all the sessions but what I have has been so helpful and encouraging. I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma one of the major meccas for the charismatic movement. I attend a PCA church in town but outside the church I am surrounded by people who attend Victory and ORU that fight imaginary spiritual battles and blame the sick for their lack of healing. I am hoping you will be making all of these sessions available on DVD or repeat them on GTY.org so I can see the speakers I have missed and listen again to those I have already enjoyed. I would also like the opportunity to share these messages with friends.
Thank you for your faithfulness over the years in battling this dangerous movement with the Word of Truth.
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Thank you so much Pastor Johnny Mac!!! You have no idea how God has used your ministry to impact my life and my parents life! Thank you for staying faithful to the calling of preaching God's Word! We love you! Thank you to your ministry and Grace To You!
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Very grateful for the emphasis on Sola Scriptura and the careful explanation from conference speakers on how this doctrine is undermined by the fundamental assumptions within charismatic theology. With respect to MacArthur's critics, I find it curious that they view a biblically faithful preacher like him, and not the charismatic hucksters, to be the problem. Why not join with him and others to decry the way the Holy Spirit is being dishonored in our day. Love for our triune God compels us to speak truthfully about him and to grieve when he is misrepresented.
Thank you for streaming the Strange Fire Conference. My daughter and I had registered as soon as registration began and were looking forward to it all year. Unfortunately, a family situation with a niece required our attention.
Although we miss being there in person, the live video is great. I hope you would make the conference available on DVD.
Oh! What an incredible blessing this conference has been! My husband and I have sincerely been touched and are filled with the real, true Holy Spirit, who is God Himself, the third Person of the Trinity! Everyone was great, but I must give a "shout out" to Dr. Steve Lawson for his glorious sermon about the Puritans!!! I was in tears at the end and Dr. MacArthur ended it perfectly by calling Lawson's presentation "Epic" -- indeed it was Pastor Mac...indeed it was. God be with you all, we love you very much!!!
I learned volumes from this sermon about the Bible, in fact I will be revisiting this messages for weeks to come, Thank you Dr. Lawson, for teaching us the history and pillars of the 5 "sola's".
God bless you Dr. MacArthur and I cant wait to get the book. I watched Strange Fire by stream. You spoke with patience and in grace. I am saddened by Mark Driscoll's childish behaviors. Even Joel Osteen acts more mature than that man. So sad for that man...
Hats off the GTY and John Macarthur! This Conference was much needed in this day when so many people are confused about the Truth of God's Word. The material covered was so informing to me personally that it will surely assist in my discernment of the Truth of Scripture.
Dr. Steve Lawson gave such a great sermon that I am sure it will be one heard over and over again. The information was spot on the mark! Sola Scriptura!
All Guest Speakers gave us a clear look at the "Movement" that is in our view. This is a serious problem and it is not just on the outter fringes of Charismania but on the forefront of this "Movement" that is set out to destroy the True Church.
Their problem is: what was given in the Word of God is not enough, they feel it is insufficient. But it is the exact opposite, as the Strange Fire Conference and the True Servants of Christ who delivered the truth, had made very clear for us.
In Christ
Louis Bell
I am from Malaysia. I watched live.
I am of the opinion that Steve Lawson's treatment of 'sola scriptura' is indeed, like John Macarthur said, an epic. It is a masterpiece and that presentation should be reckoned as a common and standard stand of the true believers of Jesus Christ.
I hope there will be another such event soon and hopefully one that is at least a week long. Thank you to everyone who helped in the work. God bless you all. I am doing my little part now to draw attention to those who were unaware of the conference or who didn't wish to know anything about it. The message of the Strange Fire Conference must be heard loud and clear in the whole body of Christ - not just one part of it.
I look forward to being able to see the conference as I cannot watch it live.
I learned a new word today. "cessationism". I knew the concept before, but not the term.
Even when these gifts were around, Paul said not to place too high of a value on them. Love is always more important than the flashy stuff. And even back then not everyone had the gifts. As he asked in I Corinthians, "Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?" The answer being "no." So obviously the idea that to prove you have the Spirit you have speak in tongues is erroneous.
People who place such a high value on outward signs and miracles remind me of the people who followed Jesus just to see him do tricks.
Sometimes God uses people in that way. Other times he goes long stretches without. I think he still can do miracles and still does when he sees fit, particularly for saints in dire straits in third world countries who have no other recourse. But holding the massive rallies and expecting all of your problems to be poofed away if you have enough faith is not Biblical. And quite frankly, it makes us look stupid.
I think in the Tribulation period these gifts will truly return. Until then, do the work and quit worrying about the flash.
I really enjoyed being at the Strange Fire Conference. I have benefited much from John MacArthur's teaching over many years and I am a supporter of Grace to You.I have also benefited from John Piper's teaching and have great respect for him. I am sad for the attacks on John Piper and the damage done to his reputation. I heard several people coming out of this meeting saying he is Charismatic.That is really sad!!!
Dear Pastor John and GTY & GCC
Thank you so much for your faithfulness to God and His Church!!
i enjoyed the conference and I know God was Highly Exalted and Worshipped!! I loved the music that played during the breaks! I used that time to pray for the next session..I am on the East Coast Georgia I would love to know if that CD of lovely soft music is available? I have asked my Father God to provide it for me:) Thanks again for your faithfulness to God and His word may He truly bless you and yours!! until we meet at the feet of our Lord in Glory.
@#12 Hey Patrick, I'm sorry people were saying that, I did notice, as I watched live, the Q&A #2 that Phil Johnson and John MacArthur DID address Pastor Piper, and tried to correct that thought... hopefully people will hear that, though John Piper has not been someone I have listened to over these years, I do know the guys tried to make it clear they were NOT labeling him in with Charismatics, but instead that it's frustrating that he doesn't rebuke them either. even in the evangelical movement, where there are so many "non" denominations, error should be corrected by the mature pastor and elder, if not them, who? Not knowing Piper I walked away from the live streaming conference thinking they held a great respect for Piper and were just asking him to stand with them. I hope that helps some.
I hope and pray that GTY will release the entire conference on DVD as soon as possible. I saw the discussions and preaching that was carried via live stream, but I know that other events were also occurring at other places on the campus.
Please GTY, release the entire conference on DVD.
Patricia (12), I was not in attendance at the Conference. I only witnessed the live streams. I hope false witnesses (confusing loving admonition with personal attack on one's reputation) do not succeed in their slander of men sent from Heaven to minister to the saints.
The phrase "men sent from Heaven to minister to the saints" refers to the speakers of the Conference, NOT to John Piper. Anything spoken by a Conference speaker were truths (not attacks) revealing Piper's character for the sake of protecting God's holy and chosen people from irreverent influence. Piper's dismissal and distortion of truth is revealed by Nathan B. and exposes Piper's reputation by eliciting truths that reveal his genuine character (Hebrews 4:13). Praise the LORD for that! Thank you Nathan for taking up the shepherd's staff! Thank you Pastor John MacArthur for your appeals and the patient love you demonstrate to all who are made in the image of God.
To those who are saying John Piper was personally attacked and his reputation damaged, I watched the conference online and I saw nothing cruel, misleading or false said. John MacArthur made it clear that while Piper has publicly said he wishes to speak in tongues (you can see Piper say this on youtube if you doubt) MacArthur has great respect for Piper and believes his ministry has been a blessing to the body of Christ. MacArthur said disagreeing with Piper on tongues is no different than the fact that MacArthur also disagrees with RC Sproul about infant baptism. I don't hear anyone getting worked up because MacArthur told people about RC Sproul's public teaching of infant baptism. You are making an issue because Piper's view on tongues was discussed. Piper's view on that is not a secret. If it is upsetting you that Piper said he used to and at times still prays to speak in tongues than your issue is with Piper not MacArthur. Let John Piper know that you are concerned that he has made such public statements. If you don't agree with infant baptism then write RC Sproul and tell him your feelings about that, but don't blame the conference speakers for stating the truth. The panel's lament was that considering Piper is not charismatic (and even vehemently anti "name it and claim it" theology) is it sad that he would make the public statements he did and even refer to tongues as a "toy" he wanted. By making such statements Piper seems to put a stamp of approval on the charismatic belief system. That was the point MacArthur was trying to make.
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JJ Luna's personal privacy blog. In 1959 he moved to Spain's Canary Islands to begin a then-illegal educational work that included secret meetings in remote mountain forests. Although pursued by General Franco's Secret Police, he maintained his privacy via a false identity and was never caught. When the Spanish dictator moderated Spain's harsh laws in 1970, Luna was free to come in from the cold. However, he remains in the shadows to this day. He is currently an international privacy consultant.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Should you beat up a stalker to make him stop stalking?
The usual answer is no, because "that will just make him mad." On the other hand, he may end up raping and killing his target if he cannot otherwise be stopped.
On page 75 of the book Stalked, by Melita Schaum and Karen Parrish, a stalking victim named Erica is quoted as saying, "I want to share of word of advice that I got from two different police officers ... They each told me, on two separate occasions, that there was only one thing that could be done to effectively force him to leave me alone. They suggested I take the law into my own hands and find someone to beat the living daylights out of him and give him the scare of his life."
If you had a sister, a daughter, or a close friend who was terrified that she was going to be raped and murdered, and if there were no grounds to have the stalker arrested, what would you do? Would you find a couple of men to beat him up? If so, to what extent, since a mild beating might just make him more determined than ever?
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- AnonymousOctober 15, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Key point on the advice here: Any beating must be severe (broken bones, etc.). The stalker must understand that there is no second warning.ReplyDelete
That said, most people aren't equipped to put someone through such severe trauma, and there's always the risk of the stalker dying (heart attack, etc.), so this isn't something to take casually.
Afterwards, EVERYONE INVOLVED MUST NOT TALK TO THE POLICE. EVEN THE POLICE WHICH MAY HAVE SUGGESTED VIGILANTE JUSTICE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
For more information on WHY you don't talk to the police (ever), search YouTube for "Why you shouldn't talk to police.".
- AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 6:28 PM
My grandfather tells a story about a peeping tom back in the day. The guys in the family dug a pit trap next to the lady's window, then waited for the peep to show up. They beat the **** out of the guy and he never came back.ReplyDelete
I lived next to a real Hell's Angle a while back. It was a shady rough group over there, but they did have a strand of morality. One night they went after a child molester. They broke both his legs, putting the guy in a wheel chair for life. He was warned that next time he was going into a hole that no one comes out of. It was a true threat--the hole being one of the more remote abandoned mine shafts in the area.
Stalkers come in different flavors and I imagine that the severity of the 'warning' should match the severity of the eminent crime. And if they make it into your home, be prepared to end the game right there. You do live in a state with a Castle Doctrine, right?
- AnonymousOctober 18, 2012 at 12:20 AM
One should never threaten violence.ReplyDelete
A person who feels threatened by a stalker should advertise, advertise, advertise the stalkers' identity, specific actions and threats, and how those actions and threats have effected the victim. Let it be known at work, on social media, at religious gatherings, among family and friends, and in other close circles how the victim has communicated their wishes to be left alone - and finally, ADVERTISE how the stalker has made the victim FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES.
Having that foundation laid:
Beating someone up 'a little' is essentially a threat.
1) Stalkers who can be stopped by this action could have been stopped without bodily harm - so it was a bad tack to take.
2) Stalkers who survive being beaten up 'a little' will be undeterred and more than likely to increase their activities. ("What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.") The attack will psychologically bolster the stalker and be seen as a hurdle that was overcome, therefore the reward for perseverance must be the object or objective of their desire.
So, I disagree with a 'warning beating'.
If a defensive action that ends with finality is the only way to put a full stop to the stalker, so be it.
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- AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 7:04 PM
I respectfully disagree with Anonymous October 18, 2012 12:20AM.ReplyDelete
"One should never threaten violence. Ever."
The LEOs do exactly that ALL the time. It is the ONLY thing that gives them their perceived "authority". Disobey their, warning you 'a little' beat up.
Stalkers who are threatening someone's body and/or life needs to be stopped BEFORE they can do any more damage. Period.
So, to answer the question...yes, I would beat them up or have them beat up if I couldn't do it myself. I would be one pissed off woman, let me tell ya!
Just sayin'
- AnonymousNovember 3, 2012 at 8:04 AM
It depends on the stalker. Beating the guy up is disastrousReplyDelete
advice if the stalker is a psychopath who believes he "owns" his victim.
In such a case, there can be an "If I can't have her no one can" mentality which will lead the stalker to become a killer.
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM
As a child growing up under abuse and being bullied in school, I learned latter in life sometimes you have to take the attack to the attackers. I had someone begin to stalk me because I frankly almost had an affair with her and she threatened to blackmail me. I let her know face to face in clear terms she was messing with the wrong person and she had no idea what I was capable of. I never heard from her again and I am working hard to save my marriage. The truth is most bullies only attack those they feel safe attacking,turn the tables and they often cower in fear.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 11:20 AM
I wanted to add my friend was dating a woman whose ex BF was a wife beater type. He was stalking her and threatening her, it keep escalating. Her childhood friend was a cop and he and his buddies off duty gave the ex a proper tune up. The next day he showed up beaten real good, and apologized and she never heard from him again.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 7:54 AM
Whatever you do, do not state your intent before and never afterwards. Never ever talk about it too anyone. Do whatever you do alone. No one can keep a secret...no one.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Friend of mine had this problem she joined the Navy.. He tried to follow her, four guys from boot helped him get up after repeatedly falling (incredibly hard) into the concrete.ReplyDelete
This year a stalker tracked us down by posing as a family member from another state trying to build a family tree. Broke into our home while we were there. He threatened my wife and I while we were on cell to police (it would have been justifiable) but I'm a preacher. Well after the police removed him we left (within ten minutes) good thing too because the police gave him permission to come back on their way out of the neighborhood!
Moral if you have a gun (and it's justified) don't make same mistake we did. If you have to have a B.O.B. (Bug Out Bag) for all family members - their not just for preppers their for safety - your safety.
If you keep your vehicle stocked up Jerry-can of gas, shoebox of snacks etc and don't have to stop within 200 miles of your exit point you will greatly increase your chances.
Thank You for your books, my wife is disabled and can't walk, so not being able to be found is way better than having to run away.
If you beat someone up, don't get caught. If you use deadly force don't leave them alive or the court will say you didn't believe your life was an imminent danger or you would have defended it (instead of committing Assault with a Deadly Weapon) sad world we live in.
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The finest aspects of fly fishing
A while back my sister-in-law (who I've known since she was 13) told me I was a very lucky man because I still loved to fish (particularly flyfish), hunt for ducks & deer, go shooting with about everything, shoot clays etc AND actually sought out new adventure "Just like when I was a kid".
Well at first I didn't know how to react to her comment; did she mean to say that I never "grew up"?
So I asked for clarification and she said that most men my age LOOK BACK at all the things they enjoyed in their youth that they remember fondly but no longer actually PARTICIPATED in as they aged.
Her husband was a great HS athelete in three sports and an accomplished, well educated, generous, and highly respected man BUT as she was fast to point out that he no longer participated in any meaningful way in activities that brought him great joy in his youth. She explained that in HS she thought all the "blood sports" I enjoyed were foolish from her perspective as a teenager because she didn't understand them "because they didn't require the use of a ball"! I laughed.
Yeah; my brother is an awesome & dedicated Dad... he tried to attend as many of his kids sporting events through HS and college even though he had travel great distances to watch his daughters play field hockey.... but he certainly hasn't personally swung a bat, made a tackle or scored a three pointer in 35 or more years! I sorta feel sorry for him especially because he never fly fished even after I built him a very nice Flyrod on a Fisher GT-40 blank and gave him a nice disc drag, line and several boxes of flies.... He would always say he was too busy when I invited him along.... He loves fishing but claims he's too busy all the time... as if everything else is more important. Oh well; it was HISIFE who told ME I was lucky! Guess she was really thinking of her husband more than me.
Fly fishers MAKE TIME to restore their souls while others hope to bump into their HS buddies and talk about the old days.
The fact that we can CHOOSE to fly fish and enjoy all the out-of-doors pursuits ACTIVELY AND CONTINOUSLY our entire lives IS VERY SPECIAL and this is why I'm so LUCKY!
If you're reading this you are lucky too!
I often think about the friends I've lost over the last many years who fly fished their entire lives.... even when they were sickly and short on time. Two friends were found dead at their vise! A couple drowned in the river or a pond. One was laid to rest wearing his wading gear, vest, favorite hat full of flies, net, paddle (the canoe would not fit in the box) and his pet bamboo!
I have other friends (like Snapper) who after suffering a horrible series of strokes battled hard to be able to fly fish again... Snapper still travels to Canada wear he still throws a long line to Atlantic Salmon in the Brunswick & Nova Scotia (he is now well into his 80's).
My friend Willie while lying in the hospital nearly 20 years ago with cancer had always enjoyed fishing but never fly fished.... one of things he said he never got around to doing... so he sent his wife out to buy him all the magazines & books about it so he could learn everything about fly fishing on the very hopeful presumption he would survive... I first met him a few months later while watching him try to catch rising trout with the totally incorrect fly and a leader that looked like rope! I was eating a sandwich and not yet suited up when he waded to shore and asked me if I fly fished and could I help him as he'd been fishing everyday for more than 2 weeks and had yeat to catch anything!
This is what I also love about fly fishing.... people are always willing to share; whether it be info, technique or a bunch of flies... we are unique as sportsmen (and women) because we are passionate and remember the days when we too were newbies.
Think about Trout fest or virtually any other TU chapter event anywhere and you find folks who want nothing more than to share their excitement of the sport. Of all the activities that modern Americans enjoy it is a fact that most all fly fishers are SELF-LESS BY NATURE.
I think it's impossible to meet someone who fly fishes and not be meeting a friend.
Corbo, well said! I have two grandsons who participate in baseball, basketball, soccer, and football. Great games but there comes a time when one isn't able to participate. Flyfishing or fishing in general is something that one can enjoy for many, many years. I know of a couple of fly flingers who are over 80.
We have seen the bumpersticker- Work is for people who don't know how to fish.
John Torchick
I am certainly moved by what you write and likewise understand your perspective personally. We have a lot in common. Let's go fishing sometime.
Thank you Byron and others...
Sadly there is a "back story" to my aquistions of fly fishing road/reel/line on a Christmas day so long ago.
What's important is I fished anyway; I will think about sharing that story.... suffice to say I was not as fortunate to have a Dad like Jim Casada.
It would be great to fish with you.
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WOW !! Thank you. I think I have LBE dial in. All of you made it simple for me. Using all of your hard work and ideas. What I would like to know is a little more about making dough. I really don't want to go crazy with a bunch of different flours. I want to make 4 or 5 balls and freeze them so when company comes over I could pull them and make a decent pizza. I will keep learning from this site. Thank you, again...Bob
I have such a fondness for pepperoni slices with the edges charred and a little pool of grease in the center. Yum.
Sorry for so much info. but I like details. :-) Bob
Absolutely beautiful. Right up there with the best looking LBE pies I've seen. Right up there with the best looking pies from any oven for that matter. Nice work.
What do you make of this Craig...I know this must be a crazy question, but have you ever froze your NP dough? Thanks.
This thread should probably be in the NP forum versus NY style but,
Perhaps there should be a new subsection in the Ovens section, just for grill mods. LBE's, IR burners, the Mighty Pizza Oven thingy... they could all fit there.


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NEW ULM – Artist Curt Schultz was all smiles Thursday as he looked over a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country handicap-accessible mini van parked in his driveway.
"Oh wow," he said before riding his wheelchair up a ramp into the dark garnet-colored van with "zero" effort steering, hand controls and a drop-down gate for easy wheel chair access.
A quadriplegic since suffering injuries in a 1984 automobile accident, Schultz' previous van broke down four years ago, and he has been without personal transportation since that time.
Brown County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) Greg Peterson learned of Schultz' vehicular dilemma one day in 2009 as he was driving across the Minnesota River in New Ulm.
"I noticed the Minnesota State Patrol had a wheelchair (of all things), pulled over," Peterson wrote in a Nov. 6, 2013 letter to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of Minnesota Donor Connection Program. "I recognized it was Curt and turned around to help. Curt said he was trying to "drive" his motorized wheelchair 35 miles to rural Le Sueur to visit his brother. Since I had a pickup truck, I offered to take him. More law enforcement came to help lift his very heavy wheel chair into my truck and Curt into the passenger seat. We were off on what turned out to be quite an adventure."
Peterson explained that without use of his van, Schultz was forced to ride his donated wheelchair five miles two times a week to visit his handicapped daughter who lives in a New Ulm group home. Winter weather would prevent him from the visits.
Because the Brown County Veterans Hospital shuttle van is not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs, Schultz rented a trailer to haul his wheelchair when he went to Veterans Administration medical appointments, Peterson wrote.
Scheduling Brown County transit bus van rides required him to coordinate them at least 24 hours prior to trips, which didn't allow him to make spur-of-the-moment decisions most people can do," Peterson added.
"Curt told me he could really use a van and has prayed for one," Peterson wrote.
About six hours after Peterson's email about Schultz was sent to Minnesota DAV Donor Connect Program Manager Gerry Falkowski replied that two other CVSOs provided veteran candidates for a van, but his organization felt Schultz was the one most worthy of the donation.
On Thursday morning, the donated van was driven to New Ulm by Annette Kelley of Prescott, Wis. and her sister Ione Hayes of Ellsworth, Wis.
A Sleepy Eye native, Schultz served in U.S. Navy SeaBee Mobile Construction Battalion 5 from 1970 to 1972. After being discharged, he worked in construction in the southeastern U.S. by day and played guitar, (his passion), by night with local bands.
In June of 1980, Schultz moved to New Ulm to recover from an injury and to seek work.
After recovering, Schultz found local work during the day and played in a band that performed in New Ulm, Nicollet, Mankato and St. Peter. On Aug. 24, 1984, he played a gig in St. Peter and was driving home late at night when he drove off the road on a curve and hit a tree. He suffered a C5-C6 spinal cord injury that caused his paralysis.
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Kajol, like many other young women from rural Bangladesh, came to Dhaka in search of employment. With the false promise of employment, she was abducted and forced into the sex trade. Later, Kajol came across one of the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) HIV Prevention peer educators and was encouraged to leave her profession to pursue "a different life which would offer her acceptance and respect in the society." Presently, Kajol works as a trainer for commercial sex workers (CSW) in USAID's HIV Prevention Center which works primarily with hotel-based sex workers in Dhaka. She believes that being a former sex worker has helped her better understand and relate to care-seekers and train them on safe sex methods. Kajol is now happily married to the "love of her life" and has been a part of USAID's HIV Prevention Center for several years.
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The U.S. government has provided more than $20 million to support Bangladesh's response to the HIV/AIDS health challenges. This has contributed to a prevalence rate of less than one percent in Bangladesh -- well below many of its neighbors. However, there are reasons for concern. Over the last few years, Bangladesh has seen prevalence rates go up among the most-at-risk-populations (MARPs). For example, HIV prevalence among injecting drug users in Dhaka now exceeds five percent, exacerbated by high risk sexual behavior, including low condom use and needle sharing. Other factors contributing to Bangladesh's HIV/AIDS vulnerability include a sizable migrant worker population, and cross-border interaction with higher-prevalence regions in neighboring countries.
Many Bangladeshis become HIV-positive while working overseas. To address this, USAID, in partnership with the International Organization of Migrants (IOM), provides HIV prevention programs for returning migrant workers. Returning migrants who test positive have access to our support programs, including treatment of any sexually transmitted infections.
In addition, through the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) programs of Bangladesh's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) leads efforts to stem the spread of AIDS by providing resources for prevention, care and support, and advocacy. USAID partners with GOB to build the capacity of the public sub-district health centers in Bangladesh to work in high migration areas. Also, USAID works with health facilities at the sub-district level to integrate HIV/AIDS services and provide improved diagnostics and HIV counseling packages -- all leading to better case management practices.
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"The horror! The horror!" In this brooding and justly celebrated novella of 1902, seaman Charles Marlow is cruising quietly down the Thames at dusk with some friends. As night begins to fall, he tells them of his harrowing journey down an African river in search of the unscrupulous and near-legendary ivory trader named Kurtz, a quest deep into inky spiritual and symbolic darkness. Acclaimed Irish actor/director Kenneth Branagh impersonates Marlow in this recording. Admirably, while fully playing the drama, he never goes overboard. He plays the tale for the great yarn that it is. But had he taken more cognizance of its trajectory and subtleties, he would have made the listening experience far richer than he has.
Prose that demands to be read aloud requires a special kind of narrator. For the Audible Signature Classics edition of Joseph Conrad's atmospheric masterpiece, Heart of Darkness, we called upon four-time Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh.
Branagh's performance is riveting because he reads as though he's telling a ghost story by a campfire, capturing the story's sense of claustrophobia, while hinting at the storyteller Marlow's own creeping madness. Heart of Darkness follows Captain Marlow into the colonial Congo where he searches for a mysterious ivory trader, Kurtz, and discovers an evil that will haunt him forever.
With this landmark work, Conrad is credited with bringing the novel into the twentieth century; we think Branagh brings it into the twenty-first.
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"Acclaimed Irish actor/director Kenneth Branagh impersonates Marlow in this recording. Admirably, while fully playing the drama, he never goes overboard. He plays the tale for the great yarn that it is." (AudioFile)
I write for myself, for my own pleasure. And I want to be left alone to do it. - Salinger ^(;,;)^
"Conrad's Brilliant & Wild Novella"
The novella is literature's most compellingly roaming form and Conrad absolutely owns it with Heart of Darkness. I first read Conrad in high school, with throngs of other pimply kids. I liked it sure, but didn't understand all of the conflciting currents of this brilliant story. I was re-introduced to Heart of Darkness when I recognized it in Francis Ford Coppola brilliant Apocalypse Now. During the last few years I've been on a huge Conrad kick, listening or reading to Lord Jim, Victory, The Secret Agent, Nostromo, etc.
The man is simply amazing. It is incredible to think that he could write better in his 3rd language (English) than most writers could ever hope to write in their first. In this way, he shares a lot with Nabokov.
Anyway, this is one of those few works I constantly return to for its humanity and for its inspiriation. Kenneth Branagh's reading of HoD is amazing in both its depth and nuance.
Tell us about yourself! Just a cynical and tired, retired English professor.
"From Civilization into Darkness"
The enigmatic narrator Marlowe tells his dark story of madness and despair from the deck of a ship anchored in the Thames in the harbor of London, the then world's center of commerce and civilization. It ends in the heart of madness and despair, the Congo river deep in Africa. In this short novel, which has been called one of the most important works in modern literature, Marlow's voice is that of Kenneth Branagh, one of the finest of actors today. His voice gives a complete new dimension with an interpretation on a richer more meaningful level that is impossible with just the printed word.
Tired teacher. That is, REtired teacher.
"Dark story, much to ponder"
This book is so full of symbolism that I had to listen to it twice to get the most out of it. I checked out sparknotes in between listens so as to get as much as I could out of the second listen, and it was a smart move on my part. If I had been satisfied with one time through, I would have missed the whole point of the story. It is a short book, more of a novella, which might help entice me to read it again in the future. It is a great allegory and commentary on human nature. Conrad is a great writer. I think I will ponder on this story for a long time and try to determine which character I am most like at an given time. I will also use it to analyze (not judge) those around me. It is inevitable, I think. Read this book if you enjoy stories that make you think, dig deep for hidden meanings, and analyze. It will stay with you for a long time. However, keep in mind that it was written for another era and much of the structure should not be considered or evaluated according to modern standards. It is a classic and will stand up to the test of time if the reader remembers that fact. The story itself is timeless.
I can't say enough good about narrator Kenneth Branagh. Fabulous!!
"Highly enjoyable."
This was my first time reading Heart of Darkness. It was highly gripping, and Kenneth Branagh does a great job at narrating. I listened to the entire book in one sitting. There's not much more for me to add, because it is such a classic novella.
"Great narration"
This is where I wish we could give two scores, one for narration and one for writing.
I was assigned The Heart of Darkness in high school and despised every minute of it. In fact, I have often referenced it as my most-abhorred book.
As an adult, I wanted to give the book a second chance, and I figured if I didn't like it with Kenneth Branagh narrating it, there was no hope for reconciliation. I figured that four hours was short enough a time to devote to this experiment.
Branagh gets an A+. The narration is impeccable. If you like this story, you're in for a treat.
Unfortunately, I still can't stand the book. I didn't agree with Conrad's premise as a kid and nothing has changed in the interim.
But, that's just me. If you like this story or want to experience it for the first time, this is in the upper echelon of audiobooks.
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"Great Performance"
Branagh gives a masterful performance and, yes, it is a performance. His confident portrayal of the characters, even the female ones, is so spot on. This is the kind of book that I joined Audible for. My education left me with a few holes literature-wise and Audible is how I'm going to plug those holes. I can only hope that other books will be given the bravura effort that Branagh gives here. I can not think of any reservation although it might be interesting to see the movie "Apocalypse Now" before or after hearing this book.
It is tempting to see Heart of Darkness as a masterfully constructed parable on human nature (witness Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola's film adaptation, in which the action was transposed to south-east Asia) but as historian Adam Hochschild has pointed out in King Leopold's Ghost, about the king's rape of the Congo, Conrad himself was quite clear that it was based on specific events he had witnessed, saying it was "experience… pushed a little (and only very little) beyond the actual facts of the case". Despite his protestations, this is undeniably an invaluable historical document offering a glimpse into the horrific human consequences of the imperial powers' scramble for Africa as much as it is a compelling tale.
"A wonderful listen"
Kenneth Branagh's reading of this classic is truly wonderful, perfectly suited for Conrad's most famous story. I've listened to it twice now and found myself smiling at just how nuanced Branagh's reading can be. This is a great listen, both in terms of the narration and Conrad's timeless writing. Find a quiet spot and enjoy!
"One of English lit's finest works, finely rendered"
I hadn't revisited "Heart of Darkness" for decades until I listened to this audiobook. My impressions are simple and intense.
Regardless of the post-colonial critique of Conrad - he was, I believe, remarkably understanding of the wrongs of colonialism for a man of his time - the writing and the psychological depth of the novella are nearly unsurpassed in 19th- and 20th-century English language literature.
In addition, Kenneth Branagh demonstrates here the difference between merely passable or even good dramatic reading, and true craftsmanship. I can't imagine how the publisher lured such an amazing acting talent into doing the narration of a book in the public domain, but Branagh's rendition is the finest of any audiobook I've ever listened to.
I'm deeply impressed with both Conrad and Branagh.
Thank you, Audible.
"Brilliant Performance"
Kenneth Branagh has shared his prodigious talent with the world of audiobooks for more than 20 years. THE HEART OF DARKNESS for Audible, Inc. is his first foray into the latest medium of downloadable literature. Like his previous recordings, THE HEART OF DARKNESS is presented as a performance rather than a mere narration of this turn-of-the 20th century, English classic. Branagh uses his musical voice to transform into multiple characters, male and female, as well as individuals of various nationalities, within the story as it evolves. For most of the near 4 hour running time of this unabridged edition, Branagh plays the part of the main storyteller, Marlowe, an introspective sailor, leisurely relaying the tale of his long journey in a battered steamboat, up the Congo River to find Mr. Kurtz, the renowned company agent at the inner station.
It is easy to empathize with Marlowe's experiences as he decribes: his encounters with widespread inefficiency and brutality by civilized men in the Company's stations; his growing fascination with Kurtz; the intimidating nature of the vast jungle and its peoples; and the realization of the amoral depths to which a man can sink.
THE HEART OF DARKNESS is an absorbing story with the metaphor of darkness at its center, told by a patient and poetic author. Listening to Audible, Inc.'s production of THE HEART OF DARKNESS read by Kenneth Branagh adds another dimension to this multi layered tale of real and perceived darkness.
"A treat for the senses"
Ever since I first read this novella as part of my studies for A Level English Literature, Conrad's prose transported me to a radically different world where colonial Africa became an arena where mankind itself battled to remain uncorrupted and unaffected by the darker side of humanity. Branagh, as we would expect from a master actor of his calibre, captures this conflict for man's soul excellently as he assumes the character of Marlow and takes us through his journey to Africa, up the snake-like river and into the very heart of darkness.
"Five stars!"
Superb narration by Kenneth Branagh - he injects such realism into the narrative. He must be my favourite male narrator of all time!
Not my usual choice of book, but I was gripped from the beginning. Kenneth Brannagh really brought it to life
"Superb narration of a timeless classic"
"The horror, the horror" ... timeless classic novel about colonial exploitation and oppression. Beautifully written, full of foreboding from the start. Difficult to switch off; probably best read/heard one uncluttered day from beginning to end as if you were sitting with Marlowe and listening to his tale via Conrad.
"Heart of Darkness - Read by Kenneth Branagh"
I must confess I was initially put off by the "celebrity" author tag, but I am very glad I did get the audiobook. Branagh's reading verged on the lyrical in places - and he makes full use of his theatrical skills.
"A reminder to question the conceits of culture"
This is a story laden with history and the shame of that history , also a story that has metamorphosed into Apocalypse Now and Hearts of Darkness: A Film-makers Apocalypse A documentary of the making of the film that resembles some of the struggles in the book. This makes it hard to judge or criticize without those influences prejudicing the commentary.
It is still a poignant story of the worst of colonial Africa, and the attitudes of the period. but at the beginning the narrator comments about how in the more distant past of Britain they had been the savages of the Roman empire giving us a glimpse that power and abuse are timeless.
If you have ever wonder why so many animals are nearly extinct this book and its language is a very good example, the companies main interest is ivory but the one word never mention in the book is elephant and all that this men do is collect ivory. The casual and institutionalised abuse of the locals is I am sure described in a very sanitized way, I suspect that the HORROR was much larger. Conrad also describes and inefficient colonial force and wonder why the people of this lands never just wiped them out, it is ponder many writers have made about other conflicts the best reasoning and perhaps the saddest was by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in The Gulag Archipelago " you surrender because you think "It's a mistake! They will set things right!" but they is just you, the other "they" are not there to set things right but to implement the new regime and so it goes.
Mr kurtz is not a truly well drawn character and the devotion felt by others seems strange to the modern reader; unlike Kurtz in Apocalypse Now who is charismatic and mad with modern Horror.
A good book to look back and not forget the unlimited inhumanity of man in the pursuit of profit. A reminder to question the conceits of culture and ideology.
"There's Methody in the Madness"
Terrific performance by Sir KB (an alumnus of Methodist college, Belfast: AKA Methody). Felt dramatic and emotional as apprpriate. The novel is a retelling of a tale and mostly in the storytelling style, hence the appropriateness of the presnetational style.
The story itself is an interesting story. The film Apocolypse Now, closely follows the story with phrases and even names reused. It clearly is an homage to the book.
Whilst far from uplifting the story is a good study of morality and mental balance. It length is perfect if you have a long journey and can complete it in one day. It dropped a star because of the style of language of the book. This is unfair as it was written for a contemporary audience, I guess, and language has moved on since then.
"An Old Master Brought to Life"
This is the story of a young man who takes on the role of ferry boat captain on an African river when Africa was both unexplored and a mystery to the civilised world. As a book it is both compelling and shocking. It has really been brought to life by Kenneth Branagh whose wonderful narration keeps the pace going and brings the personalities of people to life. It satisfies on multiple levels, firstly as a good story, then in the sense that it made me realise how the world had changed since this was written and actually I was listening to a social commentary on the time when Great Britain had an Empire and knowledge of the world was limited. Finally it is a book which variously amused me, made me angry and has left a mark on me unlike many books that are so easily forgettable.
I will listen again and indeed seek out others from this genre. Well done Audible, good call.
"Prepare to never be the same"
A story that speaks to the hearts of all men. Branagh brings the dense and conversational prose of the old sailor and adventurer Marlow to fantastic and awful life in this excellent reading of Conrad's classic tale. Darkness is timeless, placeless, it is within us and those of us who have seen and felt it wear it like a veil, walk with it as a companion whose shadow stretches out around us and casts a horrible shade over us.
A mellifluous romp through the darkest recesses of the human soul, beautiful and bitter in equal measure... Branagh's reading is unsurpassable and captures every subtlety of the text. Unmissable!
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U.S. Men Sitting Edge Brazil in Parapan Opener
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2011) –The U.S. Men's Sitting Volleyball team defeated Brazil in a nail-biting, five-set match 15-25, 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 15-13 to kick off its 2011 Parapan American Games showing on Monday in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Team USA fought back from a tough first-set loss to reach a fifth set, where Brazil lost the first match point due to an illegal substitution.
The U.S. Men's Sitting Team (1-0) played a second match on Monday against Mexico.
The U.S. win over Brazil had revenge written all over it as it was a rematch from the gold medal match of the 2007 Parapan American games when Brazil defeated the U.S. in five sets, leaving the Americans unqualified for the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.
Eric Duda (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Edmond, Okla.) led the U.S. on Monday with 17 points off of 12 kills, three blocks and two service aces while team captain Brent Rasmussen (Omaha, Neb.) contributed 14 points from 10 kills, two clocks and a pair of aces. Roderick Green charted 12 points from eight kills and four blocks and James Stuck (New Kensington, Pa./Edmond, Okla.) connected on four kills and three blocks for seven points.
Also scoring for Team USA was Daniel Regan (St. Louis, Mo./Edmond, Okla.) with one kill and three blocks, Edgardo LaForest (San Juan, Puerto Rico) off of two kills and a block and J Dee Marinko (Newcastle, Okla.) from one kill. Edward O'Neil (Amherst, Mass./Edmond, Okla.) was libero for the match.
Team USA led Brazil 16-9 blocks but trailed in kills with 38 to Brazil's 47. Both teams charted four service aces.
The Parapan Am Games remains Team USA's last tournament option to qualify for London.
The six-team Parapan American Games sitting volleyball tournament will see all the teams play each other in a round-robin format. Top teams will advance to the semifinals on Nov. 17 and the medal matches will be played on Nov. 18.
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For live scoring and match results, click here.
2011 Men's Sitting Team Parapan Am Games Roster
Name (Hometown/Resident athletes at the University of Central Oklahoma are noted)
Eric Duda (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Edmond, Okla.)
Roderick Green (West Monroe, La./Edmond, Okla.)
Edgardo Laforest (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
J. Dee Marinko (Newcastle, Okla.)
Ed O'Neil (Amherst, Mass./Edmond, Okla.)
Brent Rasmussen (Omaha, Neb.)
Dan Regan (St. Louis, Mo./Edmond, Okla.)
James Stuck (New Kensington, Pa./Edmond, Okla.)
Hugo Storer (Greensboro, N.C.)
Charlie Swearingen (Gulfport, Miss./Edmond, Okla.)
U.S. Men's Sitting Team Parapan American Games Staff
Head Coach – Bill Hamiter (Bethany, Okla.)
Assistant Coach – Dixie Collins (Marshall, Va.)
Athletic Trainer- Brian Farr
2011 U.S. Men's Sitting Team Parapan American Games Schedule
Nov. 14
12 p.m. USA def. Brazil 15-25, 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 15-13
5 p.m. USA def. Mexico 25-13, 25-11, 25-17
Nov 15
12 p.m. USA vs. Canada
Nov. 16
12 p.m. USA vs. Costa Rica
8 p.m. USA vs. Colombia
Nov. 17
4 p.m. Semifinals (match 1)
7 p.m. Semifinals (match 2)
Nov. 18
7 p.m. Final


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So using the Tartine(KAAP flour only) method I tried catching a culture in my kitchen. No luck and since I have read you only catch a good sourdough 40% of the time (can anyone say whether or not this is true?)
Besides pineapple juice, any suggestions on lowering the Ph.?JJ
I have read you only catch a good sourdough 40% of the time
The one thing I wanted to say was that I believe that if you continue to feed your flour/water combination everyday you WILL get an active sourdough culture eventually. It's just a matter of time. But most the time it will happen around a week to ten days.
and skips the false start that often gets people throwing out what they think is "dead starter".
What kind of water are you using? Do you know its pH?
The "false start" I mentioned is a process that a brand spanking new starter-to-be goes through when it's being built up from just flour and water. It's a phase where particular bacteria feed on your new flour soup very early on in the starter creation process. Starters from flakes, on the other hand, are (or should be) fully developed starters, just dried up. It is a revived starter. They skip that whole week or two of battling cultures and let your mixture jump in further into the game. You should see regular yeast activity pretty much right away, no "false start" involved.So what I'd want to know is what sort of feeding process are you following with your revived flake starter? How often and how much are you feeding, at what ratio? It's possible you may be feeding too little, too much water, not often enough. Or none of the above and it's something else. But we'd need to get more detailed info on your current process to see where and why things may be falling down.


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text: Seafood Salad with Citrus VinaigretteCrab and scallops combine with creamy avocados and a spiky orange dressing for a salad that's light, fast and can be easily doubled or tripled. Be sure to request "dry" scallops (i.e., not treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP) from your fish store. Sea scallops that have been subjected to a chemical bath are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly. Serves: 2Preparation time: 25 minutesIngredients4 medium dry sea scallops, quartered (about 3 ounces), tough muscle removed 1 small grapefruit, preferably ruby-red 1 small shallot, minced 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces lump crabmeat 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded (about 3 cups) 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and diced Preparation 1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add scallops and cook until firm, opaque and just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. 2. Slice 1/4 inch off the bottom and top of the grapefruit; stand it on a cutting board. Using a sharp paring knife, remove the peel and pith. Hold the fruit over a medium bowl and cut between the membranes to release individual grapefruit sections into the bowl, collecting any juice as well. Discard membranes, pith, peel and any seeds. Transfer just the grapefruit sections to a serving bowl. 3. Whisk shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper into the bowl with the grapefruit juice. Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Add the scallops and crab to the dressing; toss well to coat. 4. Add lettuce, tomatoes and avocado to the bowl with the grapefruit; toss to combine. Add the seafood and dressing; toss gently.Enjoy!


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US Air Force Band of Mid America at Effingham Performance Center
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America is proud to present the Freedom Winds. Composed of six virtuoso Airman Musicians, the group adds percussion to traditional woodwind quintet instrumentation. Their diverse repertoire also includes jazz and ragtime classics along with popular themes from Broadway's hit shows to Hollywood's greatest films. The Air Force Band of Mid-America's Freedom Winds deliver a versatile, unique musical product in any performing environment.
Vicki Lawrence at Effingham Performance Center
Actress, comedian, singer, game show host — Vicki Lawrence has done it all. In 1973, she began her musical career with her hit single, "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". She then went on to star in her own TV series "Mama's Family", which aired until January of 1990. She also became one of few successful female game show hosts when she took on "Win, Lose or Draw". She has since appeared in a wide variety of productions, and now travels all over the country speaking to women's organizations about her life and career, women's health, and being a woman in a man's world. All the while she approaches everything with her characteristic sense of humor, reminding us all that "Life is much too serious to be taken seriously!"
Larry Gatlin & The Blackwood Quartet at Effingham Performance Center
Larry Gatlin's career accomplishments include more than 30 Top 40 Hits, a Grammy® Award and a starring role on Broadway. Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers have a signature sound that led to classics like "All the Gold in California" and "Houston." Gatlin has written songs that were later recorded by Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Elvis. His heroes were in gospel music, specifically RW & James Blackwood of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet.
Switchback at Effingham Performance Center
Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack of the duo Switchback have been playing their brand of eclectic Celtic and Americana music at sold-out concert halls, performing arts centers and festivals around the world for over twenty years. Switchback plays an exciting mix of mandolin, guitar, and bass and their harmonies have won them comparisons to famous duos, such as the Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. Humorous, personable, talented, spiritual, and spirited; these all describe the band Switchback.
Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks at Effingham Performance Center
Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks is a new revue that presents the best loved hits of Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash along with stories of their colorful lives and amazing careers. Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks stars two Wisconsin music veterans: Tom Waselchuk has performed for over three decades, always keeping one foot planted firmly in country music. Mr. Waselchuk is a singer and songwriter, and plays guitar, bass and pedal steel guitar. Lindsey (Geise) Juarez is a dynamic singer and a consummate performer. The back up band for Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks is The Dang-Its. Together they will bring back memories of Country's most iconic performers.
Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters at Effingham Performance Center
Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her 6-piece band. Dedicated to re-creating the true sound of The Carpenters, Lisa Rock and her band will be singing all of their most memorable hits of the 70s including "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and of course "Close to You."
Pump Boys and Dinettes at Effingham Performance Center
Set in a gas station and diner, the "Double Cupp Diner", on Highway 57 somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, NC, the musical stars four gas station attendants and two waitresses who sing and play all manner of instruments including kitchen utensils. The music is a quirky, highly imaginative blend of country, rockabilly, swing, rock and roll and jazz. One selection, "The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine", reached number 67 on the Hot Country Songs charts. Subsequent productions have been seen across the country including long runs in Chicago, the award--winning run at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and now the Effingham Performance Center.
Disenchanted! at Effingham Performance Center
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs 'em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that's anything but grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record straight. After multiple sold-out runs nationwide, these royal renegades tossed off their tiaras to bring their hilariously subversive, not-for-the-kiddies musical to you – and what you thought about princesses will never be the same! In addition to the sold-out New York engagement, this fairy tale has gone international.
Tony Orlando at Effingham Performance Center
No entertainer can move and excite an audience like Tony Orlando.Tony brings to the stage a warmth and exhilarating energy that electrifies an audience. In 1973, he recorded Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree. The song was number one for the year, became Orlando's theme song and grew into an American anthem of hope and homecoming, reunion and renewal. For outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry, Tony was also awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Bellamy Brothers at Effingham Performance Center
Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they've ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself - now celebrating 40 years of success. Their break came in the form of the hit, "Spiders & Snakes". The song became a smash. Soon success followed success: "Dancing Cowboys," "Sugar Daddy," "You Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie," "Lovers Live Longer," "Kids Of The Baby Boom," "Reggae Cowboy" and "Crazy From The Heart,"…all have lined the corridors of the Bellamy's musical history and their walls with platinum and gold.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Effingham Performance Center
Celebrating their Golden (50th) Anniversary together, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band continues to add to their legendary status. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits such as "Fishin' In The Dark" and "Mr. Bojangles", multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards and nominations, the band's accolades continue to accumulate. Their groundbreaking "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" album has been inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress as well as the Grammy Hall of Fame.
A Rock Night of Dokken at Effingham Performance Center
Dokken is a Grammy nominated American metal band that sold more than 10 million albums worldwide with countless Billboard charted singles! Lead by frontman/guitarist/lead singer/ song writer; the one and only Don Dokken. This band exemplifies live rock and roll as a headline concert attraction in their own right, ranking with groups like Scorpions, Van Halen, Metallica and Cinderella's Tom Keifer! The evening includes special guest Jack Russell's Great White.
One Man Star Wars at Effingham Performance Center
Charles Ross will stun and amaze you with his fun, energetic and extremely entertaining performance of One Man Star Wars Trilogy. The result of Charles Ross' 'misspent' youth is the creation of his hilarious One Man Star Wars Trilogy show, where Ross single-handedly plays all the characters with spot-on voice impressions, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots of the three films into one hilarious production. Suitable for Star Wars fans from ages 6 to Yoda! 'The Force' will definitely be with you!
Drumline Live at Effingham Performance Center
DrumLine Live, the show stopping attraction created by the musical team behind the hit movies, "Drumline" and "Drumline: A New Beat," embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience. With its riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear grabbing energy, DrumLine Live is a high octane musical roller coaster ride that is guaranteed to touch every emotion in your body. They have a brand new show for the entire family and they promise… you will be on your feet by Halftime!!
Vince Neil at Effingham Performance Center
International superstar Vince Neil exemplifies all things rock and roll: the sound, the success, the look and the outrageous lifestyle. Vince's unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest rock songs of this generation including"Shout At The Devil," "Home Sweet Home," "Girls, Girls, Girls," "Dr. Feelgood," "Kickstart My Heart," "Same Ol Situation," and the recent "Saints of Los Angeles". Vince and Tommy Lee created rock and roll history with the formation of Mötley Crüe. Vince Neil also began his career as a solo artist in 1993. You are sure to rock out at this show!
Calling all Volkswagens! Funfest for Air-Cooled VW celebrates all eras of the iconic VW June 2-4, 2017. With thousands of Beetles, Buses, Dune Buggies, Ghias and more on display for 3 full days, this is on every VW-lover's bucket list! Highlights include Celebrity Choice Awards, Spring Swapfest swap meet, Slalom races, Expert Seminars, VW club activities, tons of VW vendors, Friday night Fun Run road tour, a Saturday night concert, MY Garage Museum and much more! For more information or to register, please check out our website: www.funfestacvw.com/
Join us in Effingham, IL for the Largest Corvette Party in the World! Corvette Funfest is 4 days full of Corvette FUN, with thousands of Corvettes flocking to Mid America Motorworks' corporate campus in Effingham, IL. Highlights include Celebrity Choice Awards, a Fall Swapfest swap meet, Expert Seminars, tons of Corvette Vendors, Special Display Corvettes, a Saturday night concert, and much more! For more information or to register, please check out our website: www.corvettefunfest.com
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As a volunteer for the World Council of Credit Unions, Courtney Nickles, CUDE, executive director of the Texas Credit Union Foundation, presented the highly acclaimed National Endowment for Financial Education High School Financial Planning Program (NEFE HSFPP) to credit union staff, educators and community leaders in Belize, at a landmark event that brought members of the Belize Credit Union League and support from the Ministry of Education together for one day of financial literacy empowerment.
Corine Fuller, executive director of the Belize Credit Union League, and Bob Rehm, senior vice president of sales and marketing with Southwest Corporate Federal Credit Union in Plano, were crucial to making this educational opportunity a reality.
"The training was well received by the credit unions, educational institutions and a senior officer of the Ministry of Education," notes Fuller. "We can see how our partnership with the Foundation will facilitate a wide cross-section of credit union members and high school students to learn fundamental financial management skills, which will allow them to make informed financial decisions from an early age. We are excited about the possibility of including financial planning in our high school core curriculum."
Throughout the "train the trainer" session, Nickles engaged participants in classroom-style presentations, as well as interactive "role playing" activities that allowed students to relate easier to their materials. These functional approaches to learning ensure that all who go through the program will have a deeper understanding of this information that everyone could benefit from.
"Financial literacy is not limited to languages, cultures or regions, but is rather only restricted by circumstances that may have never allowed this type of information to be delivered before," says Nickles. "The luxury of accessible information we are afforded allow us to be aware of the basic fundamentals of financial information, but only when you see the genuine appreciation and comprehension of those individuals who have never learned something we take for granted, like how to balance their checkbook, do you realize how fortunate we are."
"While the literacy rate in Belize is the highest in Latin America, poverty and unemployment remain pervasive in this country," confirms Victor Miguel Corro, senior manager of international partnerships with the World
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t-bone wrote:after a quick trip to the electric store this is what i came up with.
it is a 20w hal lamp that came out of a low volt track lighting (15$)
a switch ($1.50)
a 12v dewalt batery. (off of my drill)
don't know how long it will last yet but with a 2 hour charge and extra battery it should work fine
so there's my $16.50 20w light i'll probably do some more work on it but it's not bad for half an hour's work.
t-bone wrote:the battery in the instructions was $13 and it will run the light for 1:45 - 2 hr
charger was 15 on ebay.
and on a side note i got 2 exstended life batteries charger and drill for less than $50
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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner
No pain, no plane.
The saga of Boeing's new widebody, mainly composite 787 Dreamliner reads like the Bible's Book of Job or Murphy's Law in hyperdrive.
The transition from building mostly metal airplanes to largely composite ones is never easy for an airframer, even an established one, and Boeing has been no exception. I won't bore you with most the 787's trials and tribulations since its launch in 2004–those have been well-documented elsewhere. The good news is that the 787 received its type certification from both the U.S. and European aviation authorities on August 26 this year.
When the smoke clears, the 787 is likely to go down as one of the great airplanes of all time. As an airliner, the 787-8 will seat 210 to 250 with a range of 7,650 to 8,200 nautical miles. In VIP configuration with 24 to 35 passengers sharing the 2,400-square-foot cabin, the 787-8 will be able to remain aloft for nearly 22 hours and fly 9,590 nautical miles nonstop, connecting virtually any two points on the globe. In the belly there is space for 4,400 cubic feet of cargo. A follow-on stretched model, the 787-9, will add 300 square feet of cabin floor space and fly 400 miles farther. This is all the airplane most ultra-billionaires and heads-of-state will ever need. And with an estimated finished price well north of $200 million, it should be.
I have been a big fan of composite airplanes–ones made of fiberglass and/or carbon fiber–since I started flying very small ones in 1994. In the not-too-distant future, I suspect, all airplanes will be built this way, since the advantages over metal construction are so numerous: there's no corrosion; they're easier to repair, lighter and stronger with better fuel economy; they can be more aerodynamically shaped; and they can be assembled faster and with far fewer fasteners. On the 787, composites gave Boeing engineers the ability to design a super-efficient wing that incorporates a somewhat disconcerting-looking aerodynamic twist and raked wingtips.
Composite aircraft have another big advantage: Because a composite fuselage needs far fewer support structures than a metal airplane, the same diameter fuselage yields much more cabin volume and passenger comfort. In business jets, you can see this on Hawker's Beechcraft's Premier 1A and Hawker 4000 models as well as on Learjet's in-development Model 85.
Composite aircraft also look cool. No rivets. No ugly, wavy sheet-metal skins. And when mated to new-generation fuel-efficient engines from General Electric and Rolls-Royce, the 787 will burn up to 20 percent less fuel than comparable metal aircraft, according to Boeing. Given the price of oil, that's huge.
Lured by this claim, the airlines have ordered more than 800 Boeing 787s worth an estimated $132 billion, making it the most successful commercial airliner launch in history. Added operational efficiency was not the only attraction. Many of these orders were from foreign national airlines in whose countries, not coincidentally, native companies received large 787 supplier contracts. Japan's All Nippon Airways has ordered 55 of the 787s and Japan Airlines another 35. Tokyo Rayon (Toray) has a contract to supply $6 billion worth of 787 carbon fiber composite. Mitsubishi is building the central wing box and Kawasaki is building some of the fuselage sections. The parts are flown to Boeing's Everett, Wash. plant in specially modified 747 freighters called "Dreamlifters."
There are numerous other examples of connect-the-supplier-to-sales-dots on the 787 with fuselage subassemblies coming from six companies worldwide. Many of them had never fashioned such large assemblies from composites before and, not surprisingly, there were quality-control problems and resulting delays. Things became so snarled that Boeing ended up buying a key supplier to straighten them out.
Playing catch-up with such a bulging order book, Boeing decided to build a second assembly line for the aircraft in Charleston, S.C., next to the plant of that key supplier, Global Aeronautica. The plan is to ramp up to 10 airplanes a month by 2013, with seven built in Seattle and three in Charleston. Boeing's Seattle-based machinists union local viewed this as taking future jobs out of its orbit and objected. In April, two months before the $750 million, 642,720-square-foot plant was due to open, the National Labor Relations Board charged that the move amounted to an unfair labor practice, placing the future of the plant in doubt and triggering vigorous debate on the issue of whether the government can tell businesses where to locate as a function of overseeing labor-relations practices.
Complications and controversies aside, passengers will notice significant interior improvements on the 787. Among them: less cabin noise from the quieter engines; larger windows; better carry-on stowage; electrochromatically controlled window darkening; sleek and sculpted ceilings and sidewalls; variable LED mood lighting; improved climate control; and an overall feeling of greater spaciousness and openness.
The cockpit is simply a work of art–ergonomically, functionally and aesthetically.
Boeing has authorized six centers to provide VIP completions for the 787. A few are literally taking the name "Dreamliner" to heart. Some designers already have fielded ambitious interior concepts for the aircraft that include a second level, giant big-screen theater room, band stand, full bar, transparent floors, fitness center, sauna, library, walk-in shower, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen and color schemes and accents that only Liberace could love. Others treat every passenger to a true first-class experience with lie-flat seating, privacy surrounds and the same connectivity and entertainment options found in a luxury hotel suite.
Boeing is sharing design data and holding workshops with the centers in the hopes of avoiding the sort of glitches that plagued the early 737-based BBJs a decade and a half ago. But because it is a mainly (80 percent) composite airplane as opposed to the metal ones they are used to, centers working on the first 787 VIP aircraft will find themselves at the beginning of a learning curve. Each 787 VIP comes with an allotment of engineering hours from Boeing to help work over the kinks. The first one is scheduled for delivery to completion centers in early 2012 and it likely will require 18 months to finish. Sixteen 787 VIPs are on order.
And now finally we can see what was dreamt become a reality - thanks to Kestrel Aviation Management and its partners. Had the chance to visit the airplane....stunning. I expect the learning curve for the outfitter and all parties must be pretty steep as the OEM gets accustomed & comfortable with what needs to be shared.
Excellent article M. Huber connecting the dots between suppliers of 787 and orders.
Love to see a piece on what came to fruition on the Kestrel BBJ 787, what drove some of the choices..and what about the new interior materials i saw - lightweight what was traditionally heavy like marble and metal composite features...innovative designs I am hearing about. I wonder how much electrical cabling is inside the interior cabin vs a typical bbj?
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