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The February 21, 2003, edition of Science magazine carried an article called "Separate evolutionary origins of teeth from evidence in fossil jawed vertebrates." Based on studies of a number of fish fossils from the Devonian Period, it was suggested in the article that teeth may have evolved at least twice. The aim of this paper is to set out the inconsistent aspects of this claim.
Written by face and skull development researcher Moya Meredith Smith and palaeontologist Zerina Johanson, the article begins by considering the origin of the fish known as placoderms according to the theory of evolution. Placodermi is the name of order of jawed fish which disappeared during the Devonian Period (between 408 and 360 million years ago). This class is regarded in the imaginary evolutionary family tree as the ancestor of all jawed vertebrates. In the current evolutionist literature it is considered that these fish had no teeth, and that teeth only evolved after the jaw, and thus in the vertebrates which came after the placoderms. However, in the Science article Smith and Johanson state that they have encountered a situation, which changes this. The researchers go on to say that they have encountered real teeth containing dentine in certain fossils belonging to some groups of the arthrodira family of the order placodermi (Eastmanosteus, Gogopiscis gracilis, Compagopiscis croucheri). This represents a new dilemma for the theory of evolution, because it appears that an organ as complex as the tooth emerged in a period far older than evolutionists had hitherto believed. This, in turn, leaves evolutionists a far narrower period of time in which to engage in speculation regarding the so-called evolution of teeth, and thus represents an enormous quandary for the theory itself.
Another problem this new finding represents for the theory of evolution is that evolutionists are now obliged to maintain that teeth evolved not once, but two separate times. In their Science magazine article, Smith and Johanson claim that teeth appeared three or more times. This reveals that evolutionists, who in any case support a totally indefensible scenario (in other words the illogical claim that a complex design such as that in teeth could be the work of chance mutations), are now obliged to propose that this scenario actually took place many times.
Let us also recall here that evolutionists already face an insuperable dilemma when it comes to the origin of fish: it has been calculated that the fossil fish Haikouichthys ercaicunensis and Myllokunmingia fengjiaoa found in China in 1999 are some 530 million years old. That figure takes us back to the exact middle of the Cambrian Period, when just about all the known animal phyla emerged. The fact that the origins of fish stretch this far back - this discovery set them back in time by a further 50 million years - demonstrates that fish emerged at the same time as the invertebrate sea creatures which are supposed to have been their ancestors, which in turn deals a lethal blow to the evolutionary "family tree."
In short, the fossil research on the origin of fish represents an insuperable problem for the theory of evolution. The evidence continues to clearly show that the origin of fish and all other living things is not evolution, but creation.
The way that all of Europe has become acquainted with Atlas of Creation and the declaration of the fact that living creatures have remained unchanged for millions of years and that evolution is devoid of any scientific worth have led to a major change of belief among the people of Europe. Independent polls conducted by well-known publishing institutions in different European countries have revealed a major drop in the numbers of people believing in Darwinism and that belief in Allah now dominates Europe. >>
In order to create, God has no need to design
It's important that the word "design" be properly understood. That God has created a flawless design does not mean that He first made a plan and then followed it. God, the Lord of the Earth and the heavens, needs no "designs" in order to create. God is exalted above all such deficiencies. His planning and creation take place at the same instant.
Whenever God wills a thing to come about, it is enough for Him just to say, "Be!"
As verses of the Qur'an tell us:
His command when He desires a thing is just to say to it, "Be!" and it is. (Qur'an, 36: 82)
[God is] the Originator of the heavens and Earth.
When He decides on something, He just says to it, "Be!" and it is. (Qur'an, 2: 117)


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Urbanauts. Image by Rebar.
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Urbanauts is a speculative exploration of urban infrastructure and its relationship to the everyday experience of the contemporary city. Through a series of interwoven conversations, urban expeditions, design charettes, and conjectural artworks based at the de Young, Sean Orlando and Rebar will consider the ways urban inhabitants related (or don't) to the largely unseen mechanical systems, societal constructs, and cultural imperatives that mediate and structure life in the built environment.
This month, Urbanauts begins with mapping a range of sites, from small- to large-scale, that provide a glimpse into unseen infrastructures, including the de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area. Over the course of the fellowship, these sites will be explored, examined, documented, and discussed, and they will inform the design of a sculpture series that is based on the aesthetics of urban infrastructure.
Over the course of the next twelve months, the artists will continue exploring, presenting new ideas and works of art at the de Young in June and October 2013, as well as on upcoming dates at sites around the Bay Area to be announced.
Gallery Hours:
Meet the artists on Wednesdays and Fridays.
October 3–28
Wednesdays–Sundays, 1–5 pm
plus 6–8:30 pm during Friday Nights at the de Young
Artist Reception: Friday, October 26, 6–8:30 pm

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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
A potentially volatile situation was defused in Emery Town with the help of the Utah County Metro Bomb Squad. A call came into the Emery County Sheriff's Office on March 19 which reported some dynamite was stored in an old shed at 189 North and 100 East in Emery. There were two full cases, one partial case and some fuses and blasting caps reported to be in an old shed. The dynamite was presumed to be approximately 45 years old.
Further investigation into the matter occurred on the following day. The sheriff's office conducted an assessment of what was there to see what would be needed to take care of the dynamite. Because of the location of the dynamite within the town, it was determined that the bomb squad should be called in. The Utah County Metro Bomb Squad was contacted and four members of this team responded to the scene on Sunday. Sgt. Harold, "Skip" Curtis, Sgt. Aundre Leavitt, Sgt. Spencer Cannon, and Sgt. Jeff Jones traveled to Emery County to conduct the disposal of the dynamite.
The squad began by securing the area. They wore protective vests and helmets as they began removing the boards from the old shed to gain access to the dynamite. The Emery Town fire department was on standby as well as Sgt. Martin Wilson from the sheriff's office for EMT duties. The foam truck from the Ferron fire department was also at the scene. GPS coordinates with the medical helicopter had also been completed so the helicopter could be dispatched if needed.
The squad began the removal of the explosives including blasting caps and sticks of dynamite. The removal took approximately three hours. The squad rigged a pulley with a rope and brought the boxes of dynamite out of the shed. One of the boxes was empty. The boxes were lifted into an explosive containment trailer the squad brought with them from Utah County. This trailer is designed to contain the blast should it go off while the trailer is enroute to a safe location for detonation. The blast would go straight into the air with minimal damage to surroundings. Once the explosives had been secured within the trailer it was taken to a detonation location south of Emery.
At this time a counter charge and fuse was set. Detonation cord was run from the site of the counter charge approximately 30 yards and fuse continued to a location approximately 300 yards away. The explosives were detonated successfully from the safe zone. The explosion caused a large cloud of thick, black smoke which dissipated as it rose into the sky. It was mentioned that the dynamite found was used years ago by someone working on canals in the area.
Emery County Sheriff Lamar Guymon said, "This situation was dealt with in such a way as to minimize danger to the citizens of Emery. In dealing with explosives it is crucial to know what you're doing. We called in the bomb squad because they are trained for exactly these types of situations. If anyone finds explosives, it is important for them to contact the sheriff's office immediately so they can be disposed of properly. We are extremely happy with how this turned out. I would like to thank Capt. Kyle Ekker from the sheriff's office and all emergency services personnel who helped at the scene for a job well done."
There are eight accredited bomb squads in the state. These squads are accredited through the FBI Bomb Data and FBI/US Army Hazardous Device School Redstone Arsenal. These squads are located in Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Washington counties. They all respond to incidents outside of their jurisdictions. Their mission is to coordinate with the appropriate local, state and federal resources an integrated response to weapons of mass destruction incident to include chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents.
The underlying philosophy of the Utah Bomb Squad Committee is to safeguard life and property and to restore the situation to normal as soon as possible. This will be achieved by using the appropriate render safe technique and equipment, which will minimize damage, maximize the preservation and collection of evidence in the event of a post blast incident and subsequent investigation.


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As we look forward to spring and summer flying, it's never too early to start thinking of ways to take advantage of it. Whether it's a new rating, or a just to build confidence, there are plenty of ways to get some bang for the buck as the weather changes.
Crosswind proficiency. This is one of the skills that pilots have the most difficulty conquering, so it is also one of the skills in which most pilots have the least amount of confidence. If you fall into this category, or have a student who is struggling, make a plan to fix it. Spring is a great time to go find some gusty winds, and the safest way to do this is to find an airport with a long runway so that you can take your time getting a feel for crabbing and slipping. If you happen to be the only one in the pattern, try landing in each direction. Don't just get comfortable doing crosswind landings when the wind is from your "favorite" direction.
As you master the skill on a long runway, start challenging yourself to touch down on a certain spot, and then start assuming a tall tree at the end of the runway. Force yourself to use not just a 50-foot tree assumption, but even a 100-foot tree. As you get more comfortable, start looking for shorter, narrower runways.
This can be a bit of a drawn-out process, but few things do more to boost your confidence than mastering crosswinds. Once you have them figured out in one airplane, transferring the skills to another is just a matter of aircraft familiarization.
A new airplane. Speaking of aircraft familiarization, consider learning to fly something different. It doesn't have to be a faster airplane. It can be something slow, like a Piper Cub. Learning a new airplane is both challenging and fun. If you can get a taildragger endorsement, all the better!
A new rating or certificate. If you are in a position to get a new rating, great! It used to be that a multiengine rating was a relatively inexpensive add-on. That's no longer the case. But a seaplane rating is usually fairly affordable, and seaplane flying is some of the most fun you will ever have. Seaplane schools are not always easy to find, but if you can combine it with a trip or a vacation, it's an opportunity not to be missed. [Check the Seaplane Pilots Association directory for a list of schools.—Ed.]
The commercial certificate was probably my favorite one to get, since it's all VFR and the maneuvers are fun. Even if you aren't planning to use it, it might help on your insurance. But even if you have no nterest in pursuing it, get a CFI to teach you the maneuvers. They will greatly enhance your handling of the airplane and boost your confidence. Plus, they're just "plane" fun!
Soft fields. If there is a grass field in your neck of the woods, go forth and prosper. Take an instructor with you if you haven't been to one in a while, and if you need to call for permission or to give a heads-up, then do so. This is a skill you may never use or need, but it's fun, and it's a good excuse to fly. More practically, if you ever need to ditch in a field, you're better off having some actual experience landing on grass instead of just simulating it on asphalt. [Students: Your flight school may or may not permit grass-field operations in rental aircraft. Check before you go.—Ed.]
I'm sure you can think of some other items to add to this list. Cross-country flights to places you haven't been, for example, might be the highlight of your summer. The point is just to have a game plan, and to go into the warmer months with some goals in mind. After all, what fun is being a pilot if you don't use it or continue to improve?—By Chip Wright


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Bowe Still Golden on Skates
World champion speed skater Brittany Bowe (Summerfield, Fla.) recently competed at the IX Copa America (the Pan American Cup for speed skating clubs) in Colombia and took gold in the 300m sprint in 28.99. Coming off of her sophomore basketball season at Florida Atlantic University, Bowe took what skating training she'd found time for and made the most of it, proving she's truly an all-around athlete by following up her win in the sprint with a first-place finish in the marathon on the final day of competition. While she's now focused on her career as a student and collegiate athlete, it's obvious that she's still a force to be reckoned when she chooses to toe the starting line.
Brittany´s Main Results in Barranca:
1st at 300M Time Trial Track
1st at 42Km Marathon
3rd at 500 M Road
4th at 200 M Time Trial Road
5th at 1000 M Line Track
The Top 5 Results from the marathon are:
1.Brittany Bowe, USA, Luigino Answer Wheels
2.Jercy Puello, COL, LMT Cado Motus
3.Johana Ruíz, COL, Rollerblade Antioquia
4.Kelly Martínez, COL, Bont IDRD Bogotá
5.Sandra Gómez, ESP, Powerslide Alessi
For more on Bowe, check out the Florida Atlantic University web site at http://www.fau.edu/.


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Attendees of Delaware State University Dec. 7 President's Scholarship Ball literally got the red carpet treatment upon their arrival to the event held at Dover Downs. As individuals and couples entered the ball area, they were treated to a paparazzi photo op moment.
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Welcome to Dunn Animal Control !
Dunn Animal Control is under the supervision of the Police Department. Animal Control enforces and educates on all Animal related issues within the City of Dunn. Animal Control also houses dogs and cats that were either picked up for their owner(s) violating a law and/or City Code, or by person(s) dropping them off at the Animal Control Shelter.
Animal Control currently has two Animal Control Officers that pick up animals, investigate animal related complaints, educate the public on animal related issues and also feed and clean the animals in the animal shelter.
The Animal Shelter is owned and operated by the City of Dunn and the address is located behind Betsy Johnson Hospital. J W Edwards Lane Dunn, NC. 28334.
The Animal Shelter hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The Phone Number is 910-892-3777.
Animals Available For Adoption Adoption Fees:Dogs: $15.00Cats: Free
We have MANY animals that are available for adoption!! Including cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Please give us a call for a full listing.
First :If you have lost your pet please contact: Dunn Animal Shelter / Animal Control Officer910-892-3777
Second:Call the Dunn Daily Record at 910-891-1300 and place an ad in the lost and found column. It's free.
Third:Call WCKB "Good Morning Charlie"8am - 9:30amMonday - Saturday910-892-0780
Explain that you have lost you animal and give a good description including size, color, weight, name they respond to, and where you last seen them.
You may also visit a related Local Animal Website that is privately owned and maintained. This site is not endorsed by the City of Dunn www.dunnanimalshelter.org


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by Anton Shilov
Apple on Monday said that it has managed to sell one million of its new iPhone 3GS cell phones in just three days in the U.S.. Despite of the global economic recession, the iPhone 3GS was sold in rather high quantities and better compared to competing devices from companies like Nokia or Palm.
"Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning. With over 50,000 applications available from Apple's revolutionary App Store, iPhone momentum is stronger than ever," said Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive officer.
Apple indicated that it has sold over one million iPhone 3GS models through Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch. In addition, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 software in the first five days since its release.
Apple iPhone 3GS is very similar to the 3G model and features almost the same 3.5" touch-screen with 480x320 resolution, which now comes with special covering that should mask fingerprints. The main differences compared to the existing models is 600MHz ARM Cortex A8 microprocessor that enables higher performance of applications, PowerVR SGX graphics core that provide better performance of graphics as well as 256MB of random access memory (vs. 128MB of earlier models). Besides, Apple promises longer battery life for the new iPhone 3G S as compared to predecessors.
Less important differences are 3.0MP camera with autofocus and macro shooting support, a new built-in digital compass for instant navigation, voice control support and some other improvements. The iPhone 3G S also includes support for quad-band GSM, EDGE, UMTS, 7.2Mb/s HSDPA, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 wireless technologies. Traditionally, the 3GS model sports audio and video playback capabilities, assisted GPS function and so on.
Apple iPhone 3GS is available in the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB model and just $299 for the new 32GB model in both Apple and AT&T's retail and online stores, Best Buy and Wal-Mart stores. iPhone 3GS requires a new two year contract with AT&T for qualifying customers.


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LOL, yes, I got one. I had my address, paypal and all the relevant information copied, I was sitting on the refresh button, hit PM the second the page went live, pasted in my info and 5 quick picks, and hit "send" within 2 minutes.
I was NOT going to miss this one just for being too slow. The last two I was a bit late to the party, and lucky to get in only by virtue of there having been larger offerings.


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Payback Is Hell!
Move over, National Garden Week! Out of the way, Waffle Week (OK, maybe you can stay). And get off my lawn, all you prevention and awareness weeks. This is the coolest week ever … Shark Week! Catch this (geddit?): The Discovery Channel's Shark Week is back for its 21st year, and I am pumped. When else do you get a whole week of programming dedicated to these pointy-toothed wonders?
Shark Week has another purpose, though, besides just being scary (which it totally is). Shark Week's programs teach viewers that shark populations on the coast of the Eastern U.S. declined by 80 percent in the '70s and '80s because of shark fishing for "sport" and steak.
Sharks are hunted not only because of the high price fetched by their teeth, jaws, and fins but also because of their reputation as human-killers.
True, an average of 10 humans die each year because of shark attacks. However, this is nothing compared to the 100 million sharks (and billions of other sea animals) killed by humans every year—so that humans can eat them.
When you think about the painful way that all fish are slaughtered for fun and food—suffocated, crushed to death, and cut open alive—shark attacks really don't seem all that unprovoked, do they?
On that note, check out our new billboard. It's going up in the cities that see the most shark attacks:
For more information on sharks and fishing, please visit FishingHurts.com—and watch Shark Week! I will!
Posted by Amanda Schinke
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Very disappointed in Peta today. We work so hard to end terrible attitudes such as this and here is Peta doing it. We should be setting a better example of love and compassion! And Peta's automatic response that they sometimes have to use rude tactics is unacceptable. Please, do not sink to their level, rise above it. Yes, I love animals and work with Peta to end animal cruelty but also believe this is the wrong approach in reaching people. We worked so hard to end the "Jaws" attitude towards sharks and here you are putting that back out there. Very disappointed!
This ad is not very good, people already know or think sharks are mindless killers how is this going to help??? If your going to do it, I think it could be fixed with a little change, just changed it from a shark eating a person to a person killing a shark, because people don't realize what is happening to them and that 100 million sharks die every year and after being finned it may takes days or weeks for them to die, but they are scared of being killed by a shark, this is only going to make the problem WORSE!
While I don't agree with the practice of shark-finning, coming from a city where there was a near fatal shark attack just yesterday (http://6000.co.za/fishhoek-shark-attack-2/), I fail to see what this ad is meant to achieve. Firstly, it does shark PR (already in a bit of a dip for obvious aforementioned reasons) no favours whatsoever: there's nothing like a severed human leg to reinforce negative imagery around these animals. Secondly, it suggests that the shark population is out for some bizarre type of revenge. Well, perhaps the odd one that rears up on the deck of a fishing vessel and fights back, but shark populations generally? No. That's a ridiculous suggestion. Thirdly, who is this aimed at? Shark fishermen? Who knows, maybe they'll think twice next time they're about to set sail, but like it or not, that's their livelihood right there. Or beach goers? While I'm aware that there may be some small degree of crossover between these groups, I can't help but feel that you're barking up the wrong tree if you're somehow suggesting that people must go vegan to lessen their chances of being attacked when swimming? Nope – when you look at this ad, I think it's pretty clear that this is utterly stupid – start to finish.
I have always admired and supported the groups that stand up for the rights of animals. However, after seeing the ad with a HUMAN leg in a sharks mouth, I am embarrassed to be associated with such groups. You went beyond the line of reason and empathy with this ad and instead of a positive affect to motivate others to join your cause, the opposite is more likely to have happened.
I love sharks.
ah, PETA, you let me down on this one. While usually i'm right there with you fighting the good fight, this one went wrong. This is just reinforcing the negative stereotype people already associate with sharks. This will only do more harm then good. EPIC FAIL PETA.
Teach our children kindness so they are effected by suffering and not numb to it.Go Vegan…
And by the way, I agree that PETA is a revolutionary organization, and I thank the Earth for them every day. There is no way in hell I would bother posting about them all the time if I were not a huge supporter of their organization overall.It's just that PETA does not seem to see how they are driving people right back to that plate of steak, because that is what they are doing with these tactics. They may never see why unless they hire a psychologist.
This ad needs more clarification. For all the great things Peta has done(they are numerous)one should not forget that the chief administrator there will ocasionally make decisions based on marketing the Peta name-brand first and the animals second. This does not happen often but regularly when Peta is not in the news for some time. This is not necessarily a bad thing due to the importance of what advertizers have known for years. Peta will conduct fantastic traveling campaigns across the country but STRANGELY not notify their members that they are coming to their city to help out. Also, the protest will last only as long as it takes for the media to show up, translation: to hell with the locals.
Hi Susan ;)I share your concern for animals, and I agree with everything you said. However, I've worked professionally both with wildlife and domestic animals for many years now.I'm sorry to tell you that PETA's in-your-face style has driven more people away from animal rights than it has enlightened people.PETA has only hurt the cause with their ads. Yes, people know the ad is just an eye-cathcer.But most of the general public are "guilty" of eating meat, ignorance of how to care for their pets, etc. People know this and they have guilt about it.PETA's tactics only make the general public feel attacked, assaluted and angry. It is worse than worthless, it is harmful and not conducive to education. PETA needs to hire some PR people or psychologists if they want real change.Peace.Maya
This is to Maya. If the media were truly unbiased, it would be wonderful if people who are passionate about ending animal cruelty in all walks of life could be heard regularly. But the networks have no guts and the sponsors would pull out faster than you can say K F C. Maya, ask your neighbor if she's willing to watch animals being tortured and killed so she understands what's happening and may be moved to actually do something about it. Most of the time, media just rejects the ads because they are "not appropriate for the viewing public." Of course animal cruelty is not appropriate but that's precisely the point–people have to see and know what's happening before action occurs to end these practices. Right now, as I write this, animal torture continues on a scale that should make people gasp in horror, and its done under the guise of agriculture, "sport", medicine and entertainment.The problem with humans is that we've lost our connection to all life other than human life. And, its because of this missing link that we continue to wage wars and kill others without batting an eyelash.Isaac Bashevis Singer once said that.."as long as human beings go on shedding the blood of animals, there will never be any peace."Anyone with a pea brain knows the shark is not out for revenge. It's just clever wording of the ad….paybacks (what we do to innocent creatures) ARE A BITCH… AND THEY DAMN WELL SHOULD BE!!!
I think that what you are doing is awesome. I think that billboard will be very effective because we have so many idiots that dont realize what they are doing and if they do, they dont stop anyways. I feel the same way you do, because i LOVE sharks with a passion, and will pursue a career in them. I have a feeling this will stick in their heads. your amazing peta!
Lets not advertise shark week …on the Dirty Jobs show on discovery channel during shark week. They baited a hook and caught a rare and seldom seen Greenland shark then killed one and cut it up for studying on TV..that is horrid.Discovery Channel lost my respect
This ad is very wrong. Sharks do not know the concept of revenge. It is a human emotion and while sharks feel pain it does not make them human.As a person who finds sharks beautiful and amazing animals I find this insulting to the shark.As well to the humans.Someone mentioned that a shark would not be offended if he saw this ad. That is lovely, but the shark will not see this ad. A shark cannot understand this ad. You forget that it is humans you are trying to reach out to with your messages and thus you need to dig down and find those human emotions, like revenge…but on a kinder level. If you release this ad I'm worried that it will be PETA killing the sharks, and not just fishermen. Shark Week is trying their best to help show people that sharks are only animals, programmed to hunt and survive. Yes, not everything on Shark Week is 'PETA safe' but that still doesn't mean that they have a message that they are trying to get across.That message is 'Sharks are NOT man-eaters.'And also, that picture is VERY wrong. When a shark attacks it is usually a test bite, thinking the person is a natural prey (seal, turtle, etc) it is very rare, almost never, that a shark completely eats a person. Human is not their natural diet. So please, think about the sharks that will be hated because of this ad. Think about how many people are going to laugh at you already (You were very close to having me support you, but sadly this crossed the line. I'm sorry I hope you can redeem yourself since it looks like you lost a lot of fan-base.)Please think about the HUMANS who you are advertising to. Humans, I know how much you dislike them, are your only chance at saving the shark. There may be many PETA, Vegans, etc, but there are a lot more meat eaters and a lot more people who don't care about the welfare of animals. -Sarah
Although funny at first it could be a bit less scary,this ad does not scream "Hey!Lets help sharks stableize their populatoin!" to the general public.
Humans ruin everything. 🙁 Everyone needs to go green and care about eachother and all creatures on this planet. Earth is ours to SHARE!
This is just plain wrong.I'm from Australia, specifically the south coast. That region's ocean comes straight from Antarctica, and with it seals and, naturally, sharks. So, we tend to have a lot of Great Whites lurking about.Most of us Aussies know that the Great White is a savage killing machine, but, hey, he's an apex predator, that's what they do. Most of us know that anyone who gets attacked by a Great White is usually a victim of mistaken identity – from below, to the shark's eyes, we look an awful lot like a seal, therefore lunch.We take sensible precautions to avoid shark attacks – in fact, in Adelaide during the summer, there is routinely helicopter overflights of the beaches on Shark Watch patrol. Should the chopper spot a shark getting too close to the beach, they'll radio it in and the beach will be immediately closed off.But we also know that not all sharks are man-eaters. Many are actually harmless, like the Grey Nurse. These sharks are fish-eaters, so we don't even vaguely resemble a meal to them. And they almost never attack people.And, in the west, we have those gentle giants, the whale sharks, which you can go swimming with – for a price.So, to those with a bit of knowledge, sharks are not man-eating monsters deliberately out for our blood.Your billboard screams otherwise, however. And not only does it fail to elicit sympathy for these ancient creatures, it paints them in a horrible light.
I usually am all for your ads and campaigns, but I think this ad is a little offensive.
I have been watching Shark Week and I want to do more to save our oceans and marine wildlife overall. Please look into more action alerts for sharks and marine life! THank you so much!!
Put a picture of a live shark being finned and dumped back into the ocean to drown, instead of the shark eating a human. And add the slogan, "why are we afraid of sharks? Sharks should be terrified of us!"The practice of shark finning is far worse than any slaughter house. After being finned alive, the sharks are dumped back in the water to drown.
What goes around comes around. A never ending cycle of transformation. We are only as good as we treat other life forms, great and small. In truth all our life quest are probably not a question of whether a creature is good or bad but, that they are probably as sensitive to life as we ourselves are. Thank You.
While this type of ad may catch some people's attention, I really don't think it sends out the right message. How would you feel seeing this if you or someone you are close to got attacked by a shark? It wouldn't make you feel too good, would it? This particular ad makes it seem like sharks want revenge, which isn't what PETA should be emphasizing. They should be trying to get people to realize that sharks, an important part of OUR ecosystem, will be gone soon if we don't stop killing them (whether it be out of spite, sport, or for food). Yes, they've injured and even killed people. What animal hasn't, in some way, injured a human. While some of these injuries have been provoked, sharks aren't aware of the mass murder of their species due to humans. However, I do think certain animals in certain situations are capable of revenge-like behaviour. Such as the bull and matadors (as stated earlier in another comment). The bulls know what has been done to them because of the direct pain those people inflicted on them. Sharks, on the other hand don't experience this so much and need to be given some slack. The few people they do unfortunately kill are MISTAKEN FOR food while the thousands that we kill are THOUGHT OF AS food. That's my 2cents. Hope it was well recieved!
I understand the need to grab people's attention by shocking them, or showing very emotional images…however, I agree with some of the other comments, that this image only further demonizes sharks. That is ABSOLUTELY NOT what we want to do! We don't want people to hate a creature out of fear, thus leave it alone…we want people to value it for it's beauty and inherent value as a living thing.
PETA, c'mon! This ad is only reinforcing the shark's negative image. I'm disappointed that they didn't think of a better way to reach those who need to understand why sharks need protection. Not give them yet another excuse to hunt sharks and hate PETA. Shame on PETA marketing and shame on such a great organization.
If I was driving along and saw that, it would really get my attention, and that's the whole point of a billboard. Although I do agree with some of the other comments..it would be a painful sight to see if you were a victim of a shark attack. I think the ad does little to help sharks because it's looking at them in a negative way, and if that ad is posted, people will continue to see sharks in a negative way. They are beautiful creatures and deserve more than to be seen as destructive revenge seekers. I think if you really want people to understand the true beauty and essence of these animals, you need to show them something positive they don't know about sharks.


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The Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act could give Montana its first newly designated wilderness area in 30 years, as a public lands bill containing that and other protections was passed unanimously out of a Senate committee o
As we commemorate the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's death, we should also remember his legacy of protecting wild lands.
Not only does time outdoors make you smarter and more creative, but now research shows that it also provides an opportunity for your brain to recover from daily stress.
Venture out to sprawling western grasslands sometime during late spring, and you might be witness to one of the Animal Kingdom's most bizarre mating rituals.
A Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee held hearings Nov. 20 on three locally-supported bills to secure cherished natural places in New Mexico, Colorado and California.
Shell is telling the federal government that it's ready to return to Alaska and drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean's Chukchi Sea in 2014, even though the company is still recovering from the beating dished out by the Arctic during the company's first attempt in 2012.
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We arrive at our designated campsite, which is east of Chesler Park and on the edge of the dangerous-during-storms drainage, just as evening shadows swallow it whole. Lickety split, we set up the tent on a flat swath of red sandstone one hundred vertical feet above the wash's sandy bottom.
We have an hour of daylight and an "X" marks the spot on our map where we should find the spring. We combine an outing to Druid Arch with fetching water, feeling even lighter as we leave our packs behind at camp.
The trail isn't really a trail, more an obstacle course over slickrock steeps requiring the use of all four appendages, around sharp shrubs and through energy-sapping sand. We find Druid Arch, a sky-high ring of rock through which a giantess could slide her finger. It's a beauty, but we move on, chasing sunset to our water source.
Once in a while the rock wall blocking the sun breaks, illuminating the small canyon with blinding, orange light that warms my arms and legs. Soon, we locate the spring, a tiny faucet of crystal-y water trickling out of the rocky edge of a drainage, and fill our container.


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Starting modestly with a three-team invitational between Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia in 2009, these Championships are contested alongside the U12s and U15s Schoolboys Championships.
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- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (17-ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
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It is called an electron microscope, but it is not a microscope at all. It is a shell with dozens of pre-existing images that you view on a tiny computer screen. My daughter was really looking forward to collecting and examining her own samples, but that is not an option with this item. There is no reason to buy this--you can find higher resolution electron microscope images on the internet.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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His current position includes communications, program planning, project management and frequent international travel. His work in AIDS prevention is both frustrating and rewarding, he says. "I enjoy being part of something noble that is trying to alleviate the pain and suffering in Africa," he explains.
Reflecting on his Siena Heights education, he notes,"It is a never-ending struggle to be competent, purposeful, and especially ethical, when the world around is not ethical."
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If one reads the new Vanity Fair article on Paul and Heather, she turns him into a kind of Alan Alda/ PHil Donahue type of sensitive girlie man kind of husband. She characterizes Paul as a man who spends his days preparing her meals, singing to her, all the while dancing and prancing around the house like some kind of sissyified Fred Astair.
I'm sure that this kind of surrealistic view of the former Liverpool scruf and Northern man doing this kind of sensitivity act leaves me a little cold, here??? My hero being totally pus$$y-whipped ?? one of the most successful recording artist of all time devoting all his time and energy into being a lap-dog for one of the pushiest and self-nauseating women to emerge from jolly old England ?? Clearly, it must be some sort of sick joke. Does he have to ask persmission from Heather when he, Rusty, Abe, and Wixs go out to the pubs to tie one on? What the hell happened to McCartney's freedom? Forget my freedom or America's freedom or even the plight of the world? What the hell happened to Paul's freedom? I hear some of the Taliban, Saddam Hussein, and some other Axis of Evil members including North Korea and Arafat are considering recording a song to benefit and shed light on the exploitation and the oppression of one Paul McCartney? An Iraqi spokesman was heard to say "We're considering doing Blackbird or Freedom as a symbol of what the oppression and tyranny of one woman's exploitation of a Beatle"...
I'd like to see Paul act a bit more like Ralph Kramden or Tony Soprano rather than a sissyfied Alan Alda or him being a helpless male lap-dog for a woman getting her jollies taking a former Beatles' freedom. I like the picture of Macca in his woman's face throwing her ring off that balcony with a rage not seen since he told Ringo he wouldn't budge on the McCartney I release date!! "WOMAN" THAT WEDDING IS OFF!
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My guess would be Ascencio DFA'd.
Wouldn't surprise me if they also optioned Sipp out as well and called up a guy like Barnes or Herrmann to give them some length out of the pen for a series or two.
My guess would be Asencio DFA'd for Herrmann.
Can they move Santana to the 15-day? Hafner could go on the 15-day retroactive to May 23. But, then we go to STL and CIN for interleague.
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We take a look at the rankings of the various countries in Africa that have a significant exposure to mining. We take the Transparency International corruption rankings as our starting point and modify these for exceptional geology and for current UK government travel warnings. Ghana, Botswana and Namibia come out as our top three, with Eritrea, Kenya and Zimbabwe at the bottom of our rankings.
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Despite all the hullaballoo of the Brexit vote and the subsequent election of Donald Trump as the next US President, the UK stock market prospered last year, especially in the latter few months of 2016. The combination of a depreciating currency – making $ earnings more valuable in relative terms - and the Trump emphasis on infrastructure expenditure drove the stock market higher
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The folding screen's glamour tends to overshadow its practicality. Coco Chanel famously decked the walls of her Paris apartment with antique Coromandel screens, and many designers of her day—including Eileen Gray and Jean Dunand—created exquisite examples of their own.
But for centuries, the screen played an important dual role: "to conceal, and to trap heat," explains designer Nate Berkus. Today's homes may be less drafty, but the piece still has many applications. "A screen adds instant architecture to a space," says Berkus, who often places one behind a bed or sofa for a layered look. "A good interior should feel as though it has been assembled over time."
Decorator Lilly Bunn Weekes points to classic uses—partitioning a room or filling a dark corner—as well as more unusual ones, such as using a screen as a backdrop for artwork. "It's so versatile," she says. "A screen can be your headboard one day, and then sit beside an armchair the next."
Known for his polished interiors, the New York–based designer also creates products for Target and is working on a new television project. His latest book, The Things That Matter, was published in 2012. nateberkus.com
After honing her eye at McMillen, Bunn Weekes laun ched her practice three years ago. Current projects inc lude a chic, family-friendly house in Water Mill, New York. lillybunn.com
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This lacquered screen, inspired by a door in London, reminds Berkus of beautifully detailed architectural artifacts. "I love using pieces like this that have heft and character and age to them," he says. He envisions it by a fireplace, alongside a club chair and floor lamp. To Bunn Weekes, the glossy finish calls for a high-style interior. "This is masculine and glamorous at the same time," she explains. 83" h. x 72" w. x 2" d.; $1,565; bernhardt.com
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About the Author: Atul Keshap is the Director of the Office of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.Editor's Note: Atul Keshap visited India in early December. Over the next few days, we'll be bringing you his reflections on his trip.
Even in India, where intellectual debate is a favorite pastime, West Bengal's capital city of Kolkata stands out as an epicenter for intellectual discussions, where students, journalists and faculty debate the finer points of political theory and public policy.
During a short visit to Kolkata to visit our wonderful team at the U.S. Consulate General, I was happy to accept an invitation to discuss foreign affairs with students from the University of Calcutta, but knew I would face some tough questions from a serious group.
There were no cartoon t-shirts at this "Cal U"; the walls were lined with political posters touching on hot-button economic issues, and students in the hallways argued perspectives of justice and conflict. The questions were as engaging and thoughtful as I had hoped, and I enjoyed the lively exchange.
We focused much of our time discussing the shared interests at the heart of the U.S.-India relationship, and flagged some of the areas where we will need to work more closely to build on the foundation of trust that owes so much to our long history of cultural and economic exchange. I urged the students to begin thinking now about how they want to shape the future they will inherit, how they want to position India in its neighborhood and as a global leader, and challenged them to develop their own vision for what they want to have accomplished as they look back on their lives toward the end of the century.
As we chatted more informally over a traditionally Bengali meal of rice and dal, many of the students told me they were interested in pursuing higher level studies at American universities, citing the top-notch resources and academic environment in the U.S. as strong attractions.
My interaction with these students left me more certain that, although we certainly have more to gain from continued exchanges of ideas and perspectives, the U.S.-India relationship is built to last and grow from strength to strength. I can't wait to return to Kolkata, which is without a doubt one of India's most colorful and dynamic cities, whose students are eager to play their role in India's economic renaissance.


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Crafting is a rapidly growing art form among the creative community with craft fairs, shows and events emerging regularly. The Crafts Gone Wild event this Saturday isn't the biggest, but carries a user-friendly attitude that makes for both vendors and attendees.
Spawned out of a conversation among Wild Goose Creative's Stitch-n-Bitch knitting group about needing an event in the space, this year will be the fourth Crafts Gone Wild, with 25 vendors. Last year's event saw its most attendees (about 400), but Crafts Gone Wild is more about the easygoing shopping environment than size.
"We're still a small craft fair in comparison to a lot of the ones in Columbus, and that's how we want to stay," said co-organizer Dana Cox.
The main focus of Crafts Gone Wild is establishing a friendly experience where shoppers can interact with and find unique gifts.
"You can [meet] the person that made it and have a conversation," said co-organizer SaraLynn Belle. "Maybe that makes it mean a bit more. You can appreciate the process; it's very personal."
Fellow co-organizer Neda Golchin put it in the most astute terms when it comes to shopping for the holidays.
"It's a shopping experience that's not the soul-crushing, going-to-Easton kind of thing," Golchin said. "It's friendly, it's fun and you don't feel like a small part of you dies."
The event is also specifically designed with vendors in mind. Special arrangements are made to encourage those new to crafting to participate.
"One of the focuses is to host people who are ready to get into the market of selling hand-made, but haven't done it yet," Cox said. "We've had some vendors grow with us; started when we started the craft fair and have really established their businesses."
Having new vendors also benefits shoppers by offering a variety of products.
"You're going to see all the same vendors because they're selling all around Columbus," Cox said. "Because we reserve that portion for people who aren't quite as experienced, you don't see them anywhere else."
This year's Crafts Gone Wild will feature an array of products: jewelry, leather goods, bath products and soaps, winter gear (hats, scarves, gloves), crocheted stuffed animals, dog sweaters, some small fine art and more. All products are sold with a specific price point; nearly everything is under $100, with most items between $5 and $50.
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Dayton's revised budget offers better out-state LGA distribution
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA – Greater Minnesota cities are poised to received a better distribution of Gov. Mark Dayton's increased Local Government Aid (LGA) funding proposal under his revised state budget.
Dayton's original budget and tax proposals at the start of the year sought to revamp Minnesota's tax system with a broadened and reduced sales tax that would fund new education investments and tax items like a $500 tax rebate for all Minnesota homeowners.
The proposals included a $80 million increase in LGA funding and a $40 million increase in county state aid funding. The proposals drew heavy praise, especially from rural cities, because they would begin tackling years of cuts to LGA funding. However, they were also met with rebuke from most rural cities over the proposed distribution of increased funding. The proposal increased LGA funding beyond the current allocations for nearly all Minnesota cities in 2014. But, rural cities would see that funding gradually drop to the current levels or lower by 2018, while the Twin Cities areas would see big increases. The 15-mayor Tax Reform Advisory Group on Local Government Aid panel appointed by Dayton was the organization to draw up the initial distribution proposal.
In the example of New Ulm, the city is facing slight LGA funding reductions under current state law to about $4 million in 2014. Dayton's proposal would instead increase that LGA funding to $4.5 million in 2014, but gradually drop it back down to $4 million by 2018.
The City of New Ulm, along with many rural Minnesota cities, have been critical of the current LGA funding level for years, since the years of heavy LGA funding cuts by Minnesota Legislature were supposed to be temporary budget fixes. The large budget cuts the City of New Ulm has had to pursue over the last few years have been significantly fueled by reduced LGA funding. To limit property tax increases, the City of New Ulm effectively ended introducing any new city construction projects to focus on only maintaining existing city infrastructure. City road reconstruction is steadily falling further and further behind and the percentage of city roads in need of serious repair is increasing due the limited funding level of the Street Department. During the ongoing 2013 budget work, the City even briefly considered cutting its K9 unit and ending the subsidy that effectively funds the famous New Ulm Battery, though it has been able to avoid these cuts so far.
Under Dayton's revised budget proposals, the broadening of the sales tax and the $500 property tax rebate will disappear. But, the $80 million LGA funding increase and $40 million county aid funding increase will be kept.
Dayton said he is glad he can keep the LGA increase as another method for trying to reduce property taxes. He said he has fully heard the criticism of the distribution proposal by Greater Minnesota organizations and is willing to allow them to draw up a proposal they consider fair. He joked that meeting with them was the roughest experience he has ever had with an organization he wants to give $80 million.
He said the Greater Minnesota organization has made a historic move in how well they are working together to draw up a distribution proposal for the LGA increases. He said they will introduce their proposal as a bill in the Legislature and bring it up through the tax committees.
Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Rural Hanska) said on Friday that the Greater Minnesota organizations have already completed their work on the proposal and will introduce it in the Minnesota House early next week. He said the full details will be released with the bill, but that it roughly takes the current state funding system and adds a factor accounting for the needs of cities that rely on LGA. He said the mechanism will allow rural cities that needed the LGA funding to function to get first preference in funding distribution over bigger metro cities that do not necessarily rely on the funding. He said he has already signed on as a co-author for the bill.
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It was the biggest moment of Spenser Mango's wrestling life, so far, and there was no question who he wanted to share it with.
Just moments after making the U.S. Olympic Team in Greco-Roman wrestling on June 13 in Las Vegas, the 21-year-old Mango glanced up into the crowd and made eye contact with his mother Deborah.
Not exactly sure if he was going to get into trouble for running up into the stands, Mango quickly glanced at U.S. Army coach Shon Lewis.
Lewis knew exactly what was going on and nodded toward Mango, who then darted straight up the stairs at UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center. He landed directly in the arms of a lady wearing a brand-new gold dress.
"My mom, she means so much to me, I can't even put it into words," Mango said. "She sacrificed as much as I did for this to happen. She put just as much work in as I did. I can never thank her enough for all she's done for me."
No words were exchanged between mother and son. None were needed. Their emotional embrace was the culmination of years of sacrifice and overcoming their share of adversity.
It was more than 15 years ago when 5-year-old kindergarten student Spenser Mango was getting dressed for school in a rough section of St. Louis where the family lived.
There was a knock at the front door and a policeman was standing on the other side of the door. Something was wrong. Terribly wrong.
Spenser's father, Thomas, 32, who worked as a pipe fitter, had been shot and killed. He was gunned down while walking to his car as he prepared to go to work that day.
They never found the person who did it.
"It was a rough time," Spenser said. "I remember my mom crying and going crazy. My uncle came and got me and took me and my sister to school that day. The whole day I remember the teachers looking at me weird. I didn't know exactly what had happened to my dad until I got home from school."
Deborah said the incident is still puzzling to their family.
"I heard the gunshots," she said. "But we lived in a neighborhood where gunfire was nothing out of the ordinary. About 6:15 that morning, a police officer knocked on the door and asked if I knew Thomas Mango. He wasn't robbed or anything. They left his wallet, his watch, his ring, everything. They didn't take anything, except his life."
An enormous burden fell on Deborah with three young children to raise by herself. Spenser's sister, Natasha, was 7 at the time. Spenser's younger brother, Ryan, was just 13 months old.
One of the people who provided Deborah comfort was her young son, Spenser.
"We were at the funeral home and Spenser came up and put his arm around me and said, 'Don't worry Mom, everything is going to be all right,'" she said. "I'll never forget that. For someone his age to say that is pretty amazing. Spenser's a pretty special kid. He's always looked out for Ryan and been a great mentor to him."
Shortly after his father died, Spenser and his family moved in with his grandmother. They lived in the upstairs of the home.
Deborah Mango, a Registered Nurse, eventually moved her young family out of the city and into the St. Louis suburbs.
She worked nights, as she still does now, to be able to stay involved in her kids' lives and activities during the day. She enrolled her children in private schools and encouraged them to become involved in athletics.
"It was the kids that helped me cope with everything," Deborah said. "I had to stand up and be strong for them."
Deborah has taken Spenser and Ryan, who has won a number of USA Wrestling national age-group titles, all over the country to wrestle in tournaments.
Spenser didn't start wrestling until his freshman year of high school.
"When Spenser first started wrestling, he took some pretty good beatings from the guys he was going against," Deborah said. "He would come home with a black eye or a bloody lip or scars on his face. But he kept working and eventually he didn't have any scars. Just by looking at his face, I could tell he was getting better."
Spenser won Missouri state titles at 103 and 112 pounds his final two years of high school, but was undersized and drew little recruiting attention from colleges.
He signed with NCAA Division II Truman State in Missouri, but never competed there. He instead joined the Greco-Roman program at the U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University.
The move to the USOEC has paid huge dividends for Mango. He won a World University title and a Junior World bronze medal in 2006. He placed second in the 2007 U.S. World Team Trials.
"We have great coaches and great workout partners at the USOEC," said Mango, who competes for the Gator Wrestling Club. "We have some tough young wrestlers in our room who want to be Olympic and World champions."
Mango knocked off three-time U.S. World Team member Lindsey Durlacher in April's U.S. Nationals before winning June's Olympic Trials at 55 kg/121 lbs. Durlacher was a World bronze medalist in 2006 and placed fifth in the World in 2007.
"To know somebody you've had success against has placed high in the World," Mango said, "it's definitely a confidence-booster."
Mango served as a training partner in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2007 U.S. squad that won the Greco-Roman team title at the World Championships for the first time.
"I've sat back and watched the World Championships for a couple of years now," he said. "Now I finally get my shot. I plan on bringing back a gold medal from the Olympics."
The 5-foot-2 Mango is one of the most athletic American wrestlers in any style.
"Spenser has won two World-level medals in his age division and now has beaten World bronze medalist Lindsey Durlacher," U.S. National Coach Steve Fraser said. "I think this proves Spenser is for real. He is very talented, extremely powerful and very fast. Spenser needs to focus on refining his skills and managing his weight properly as he prepares for the Olympics. The key for Spenser to win an Olympic medal is to go out there with confidence and poise and give it his all. He has great potential to be an Olympic gold medalist."
Mango survived a huge scare in the Olympic Trials in the semifinals. Mango was caught and thrown in the first period by high-schooler Jimmy Chase. Mango recovered to win the final two periods to advance to the finals.
Chase went on to place a surprising fourth at the Trials.
"He definitely caught me sleeping on that reverse lift," Mango said. "That throw definitely woke me up. He just planted me straight down and I landed on the top of my head. I spit out my mouthpiece, went back to the corner and I had to turn it up when I got back out there."
Mango came back to sweep another top young Greco-Roman prospect, Sam Hazewinkel, in the best-of-3 finals series. Hazewinkel, who won a World University title this past weekend, beat Durlacher in the semifinals of the Olympic Trials. Durlacher came back to place third before peeling off his wrestling shoes and retiring.
"Lindsey and Sam are both great wrestlers," Mango said. "We knew whoever came out of our weight class at the Trials would be a medal contender."
Mango will spend much of July training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
"I need to get some more video of the opponents I will see in Beijing," Mango said. "I never watch video of my opponents, so this is something new for me. I don't want to be surprised by anything when I get over to the Olympics."
Ryan Mango will be a senior in high school next season in St. Louis. He has already won two state titles and is a top recruit. Ryan could end up following his brother to Northern Michigan or he could end up wrestling at a top NCAA Division I school.
"Ryan's so much better than I was at his age," Spenser said. "I try to help him out any way I can. By 2012, I hope he's on the Olympic Team with me."
Being on the 2008 Olympic Team has not totally sunk in yet for Spenser.
"It still feels kind of like a dream to me," he said.
Deborah says she will be wearing the same gold dress she wore at the Trials when she watches her son in Beijing.
"When Spenser ran up and hugged me at the Trials, it was great," she said. "I can't even use words to describe what it was like. His dream was to become an Olympian. He's worked so hard to get there."
Spenser is hoping a scenario similar to the Olympic Trials unfolds after his final match at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
His mother will be there. So will his grandmother, his brother and his mother's boyfriend, Orvelle Hughes.
Spenser said he doesn't have anything planned if he strikes Olympic gold, but you can imagine his eyes will be fixed on his mother.
"After I won in Vegas, she told me she was proud of me and she knew I could do it," Mango said. "Then she said, 'You have another tournament to go and you have another gold medal to win.' It would be amazing to share that moment with her if I win the Olympics. It will mean a lot to have her in Beijing. I owe her so much for everything."
Spenser will carry his father's name, Thomas, into the Olympic Games with him. Spenser's middle name is Thomas.
"I know Thomas would be very, very proud of Spenser," Deborah said. "He would be so happy. I know he's looking down on Spenser from Heaven and he's proud of his son. Very proud."
Olympian Spenser Mango overcomes obstacles to excel
It was the biggest moment of Spenser Mango's wrestling life, so far, and there was no question who he wanted to share it with.


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Tori M. Scherick
TRUMAN – Funeral services for Tori M. Scherick, 3-month-old daughter of Allyssa and Travis Scherick, of Truman, Minn., will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, Minn.
Tori passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 13, 2013, at Mayo Clin-ic Health System in Fairmont, Minn. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Lakeview Funeral Home, and will continue one hour prior to the service at Lakeview Funeral Home on Thursday.
Tori Marie Scherick was born Sept. 21, 2012, in Mankato, Minn. She was the daughter of Travis and Allyssa (Dobberstein) Scherick. Tori was always a very happy baby. She was smart and would always coo when mommy, daddy or her grandparents would walk in to the room. Tori will be very sorely missed by all of her family and their friends.
Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Allyssa and Travis Scherick of Truman, Minn.; sister, Kyra Scherick of Truman; grandparents, Linda and Russell Osmundsen of Truman, Minn., Carolyn Jackson of Alexandria, Minn., David and Leigh Dobberstein of Cadott, Wis., and Charlie Scherick of Lewisville, Minn.; great grandparents, James and Karen Bolan of Granada, Minn.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Tori was preceded in death by her grandmother, Susan Scherick.


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Monday, February 7, 2011
Colour Impact Quilt
There are lots of great blocks that allow you to use up all those strings and crumbs that are in your scrap bin, but my favourite is the Chaos Crumb block. I first saw the idea of chaos crumb blocks on Patti's blog back in 2007 and it is by far my most favourite way to use up the little scraps that are too odd or too small to be used in a more traditional way. I've made these blocks multicoloured in the past, but my preferred method is to group them by colour. Here is a pattern for a quilt using these blocks which I think has a rather modern take on the traditional scrap quilt.
This quilt finishes at 44" x47" but could easily be made bigger by adding more blocks and/or more rows.
42 - scrap chaos crumb blocks squared up to 6".
If you plan on using bans of colour then each row uses 7 chaos blocks.
Using a fabric that reads as a solid cut
6 - 6" squares
7 - 2½" by 44½" strips
Assembly is really straight forward.
Sew the chaos crumb blocks into rows.
7 blocks to each row.
Then sew a plain 6" square to the end of each row.
Sew the 2½" by 44½" strips between each row.
Remember to rotate each row as you go so your solid squares alternate down the quilt.
Here is a link to a printer-friendly-version of these instructions.
Incidentally if you change the background fabric you get a different effect ...check out these three versions I've made.
There is a lot you can do with these colour blocks...just check out Amanda Jean's version and Caroline's version!
Thanks again Madame Samm for the opportunity to post...as always it's been great fun to share with your readers!
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okay, pretty darn sweet :) One of these days I'm just gonna half to get my poop in a group and organize my scraps to do this. I love the same color-type blocks ... I'm too Type-A to try the first blocks you showed. Chaos would be my brain :) Thank you for sharing!!ReplyDelete
I had forgotten about crumb blocks..thanks for reminding me..And your instructions are great. It really takes time and effort to create a post like this.ReplyDelete
I love making crumb blocks - throw out those rules. My grandson (4yrs. old) loves to help, cuz NaNa dumps the bin and he pulls the colors and bits to go next. I like the way you layed out the blocks in your quilt tops. I looked at all the others too - some I had already seen, but fun to revisit. Thank you for a great post on for showing you don't have to join A to B -ReplyDelete
Greate block, I love it. I'll have to try to make this block :o)ReplyDelete
Now that is pretty cool. I have a ton of scraps and will definately give this a try. Love the post and the references to others works. You sure got my mind a working! :-)ReplyDelete
Good Morning Jane....well you certainly are no square when it comes to design and layouts...These are wonderful and although I still don't have enough scraps to speak of..( use to throw those away) lol. I think I could make me a small runner using this pattern. Ok, sew string quilts are what everyone is calling strips correct? You ladies certainly keep me on my toes...lovely post and adding the google docs is nice too....great post..ReplyDelete
Jane, thanks for a great post and the layout ideas! I had seen the controlled chaos tut before but couldn't remember where, thanks for the reminder. At my last guild meeting I took several bags of scraps to arrange by color - when some of the ladies saw my bags, they immediately started digging in LOL. They thought the scraps were "freebies."ReplyDelete
This is a great idea! Thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
WOW!!!! WORKS OF ART that is for sure....makes me wish I knew how to do this, or shall I say, had the time to learn.ReplyDelete
Happy Monday and Happy Stitching,
Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)
Thank you for the pattern :) I am loving the one where all of the colors are grouped together.. it looks beautiful.. the impact is amazing! LOVE IT!! Thank you for sharing with us.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for sharing. This really envokes food for thought as I look at my box of bits and pieces!ReplyDelete
I make a lot of donation quilts for children and care homes and this is a great new idea for me. Plus it uses up all of those little pieces, thanks so much Jane!ReplyDelete
I love the crumb quilts. right now I have ALOT of scraps sorted by color to do this or a ticker tape quilt.not sure yet. but will get busy soon.thanks for sharing,AmyReplyDelete
- RudaMarieFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Thanks for the post...interesting idea. Most of all thanks for the printer friendly directions...love that...wish more folks would do that.ReplyDelete
Fun quilts Jane...does this mean I now have to sort my scraps by color? Ya'll are just going to force me to organize aren't ya?!ReplyDelete
Jane, your quilts are like eye candy. Love the modern touch to the quilts. Quilts from your strings and the best. Thanks for sharing a printer friendly link too.ReplyDelete
I loved seeing the different versions of your quilts - thanks for the great idea! xo, NanReplyDelete
love this layout for crumb quilt blocks - thanks for a wonderful post!ReplyDelete
I just love making crumb blocks - your layout ideas are great!!ReplyDelete
These colour block quilts are really pretty. I'm saving scraps now, so one day this idea may make it into my mental queue of projects!ReplyDelete
I love these quilts. They are gorgeous!! The perfect way to use up those bits and pieces. I have so many scraps, this is the perfect project for them. Thanks for sharing this with us. Hugs ArianeReplyDelete
I find these more interesting than quilts bought with intentional fabric placement. I think that I just like variety.ReplyDelete
Have a fabulous day!
Oh what a treat! You showed us how to make these. :) Thank you.ReplyDelete
What a great idea - to make them by colors. I always think scrappy, I'm stuck in a rut I think. :) I love the way you put them together. blessings, marleneReplyDelete
Good tutorial for a good idea! Thank you for a great post.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the good tutorial. I like the idea of color rows.ReplyDelete
Great post, Jane :-)) This pattern sure has impact, and I just love your colour choices. You sure get around!ReplyDelete
You think they are just words...they are sew much more than that...your wee messages tell me, you are kind, smart and important...


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This commonly prescribed drug could be leading to muscle injuries. Here's what you need to know.
Previous studies have linked statins, common cholesterol-treating drugs, to muscle fatigue as well as a rare muscle disintegration disease called rhabdomyolysis. This new study expands on those findings and implies the side effects of statins dealing with the muscles was the cause of the pain and injuries noticed with a number of patients. Researchers evaluated two groups of similar people enrolled in military health insurance and discovered those taking statins were about 10 percent more likely to have muscle pain, strains and sprains. The team led by�Dr. Ishak Mansi�reported in JAMA Internal Medicine that 87 percent of statin users had some type of muscle or joint problem compared to the 85 percent of people who didn�t take a statin. Thirty-five percent of those on cholesterol-lowering drugs reported strains, sprains and dislocations, compared to 32.5 percent of those not taking a cholesterol-lowering drug. Researchers say the study suggests the muscle-related side effects of statins may be broader but do not prove they caused the pain and injuries seen among the patients. �I would strongly recommend that no one should stop taking statins based on this study simply because statins have been life-saving for many patients,� said Mansi. He also noted that patients should discuss with their doctors the benefits and risks of taking statins. If you're taking statins, make sure you read "Cholesterol Drugs: What Your Doc�s Not Telling You." Brought to you by: Spry Living


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Important Policy Changes and News Archive
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Fall 2009 News
New Advising Hub Videos - 11/25/09
Created by and starring Dr. Dennis Jaehne, AVP of Undergraduate Studies, these eight advising related videos (under a minute each) aim to answer students' questions regarding how the budget cuts affect you.
Last day to withdraw - November 13, 2009
Because of the new policies regarding withdrawing from courses this semester, the last day to submit Petitions for Course Drop (one course) or Withdrawal (from ALL courses in the semester), is November 13, 2009! These petitions are submitted to AARS, and will not be accepted after 11/13/09 except for serious and compelling reasons that are clearly beyond your control.
Update on the WST & LLD 98/99 - 10/23/09
Many of you have already heard that LLD 98/99 will not be offered in Spring 2010. Because one of these courses is required for students who have failed the WST twice, the Office of Undergraduate Studies (UGS) has posted an online list of recommended community college courses for students who will not be able to enroll in LLD 98/99 at SJSU in Spring 2010. Please visit this page for more information on the WST!
Graduation and Change of Major Policies - 10/09/09
New guidelines have been released that provide detailed implementation instructions for Presidential Directive 2009-05 (Graduation and Change of Major). Given the level of funding received from the State, we are unable to continue to allow students the freedom to change their programs or add units to their programs as we have allowed in the past. For more information, visit the Presidential Directive 2009-05 Guidelines on the Hub.
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Due to budget reductions and to ensure the ability of the CSU to provide access to qualified applicants, changes were made to Title 5 (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 40411) which allow SJSU to establish a new graduation policy. Learn more about these changes and the Presidential Directive at the AARS New Policies for Fall 2009 webpage.
SJSU receives applications from more eligible students than there is space for, thus meeting the minimum requirements may not be sufficient to gain admission to SJSU for Fall 2010. Therefore, admission will be based on several factors, such as major, local and non-local classification, academic qualifications, and success in meeting required supplemental criteria. Learn more about SJSU Impaction.
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GFWC to meet Friday at Pine Grove
IRON MOUNTAIN – The GFWC will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, Feb. 1, at noon at the Pine Grove Country Club in Iron?Mountain.
"Bring a friend for a great program and delicious lunch," says a GFWC spokesperson.
The speaker will be Mike Werner, a board member from the Almost Home Animal Shelter in our area. He will tell the group how contributions to the building of the new shelter have helped. He will also tell us the benefits of having a pet or adopting a pet. It is a proven fact that people who have a loving relationship with a pet live longer and happier lives.
The group has been donating the proceeds from the purse sales to the shelter.
Certificates will handed out to members participating in the ESO Reading project.
Reservations must be made by Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. If you are not contacted or would like to come as a guest call Pam King at 774-9638.
Reservations made after that time will be served a chef salad. The menu is salad, rolls, grilled chicken breast Alfredo, broccoli and chocolate caramel brownie for dessert. Alternate entree menu choices are chef salad or grilled cheese sandwich plate. The cost is $14.
Express tables are available if you will have to leave early. Be sure and tell your caller or indicate it on your e-mail reservation.
Everyone is asked to bring a food pantry donation and enter to win a prize.
Members are also reminded to keep reading and adding to your ESO book list. The club will continue the reading contest this coming year. "Keep your 2013 list and hand it in Jan. 1, 2014. The chairman will add in your 2012 list, a spokesperson added.
Jane Kamper is chair and her co-chair is Darla Nelson.
Cookbooks, jewelry, purses and calendars will be available.
Members are also asked to wear red in honor of Women's Heart Month and Valentine's Day.


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WWII vet murder suspects targeted by Aryan Brotherhood
Two Spokane teens accused of beating WWII vet Delbert Belton to death were allegedly targeted by the white supremacist group Aryan Brotherhood after their arrests.
Belton was beaten and left for dead inside his car in the Eagles Club parking lot in north Spokane. Police say two teens, Kenan Adams Kinard and Demetrius Glenn, tried to rob the 88-year-old.
Those teens are being held in the juvenile detention center but, days after their arrest, they were moved to the Spokane County Jail. The transfer was ordered by District Court Judge Debra Hayes and seemed contrary to the way juvenile offenders are usually housed.
The reason why she made the decision was because, according to court documents, she heard from the jail staff the Aryan Brotherhood had reportedly offered a bounty to anyone who could kill the defendants, who are obviously African-American.
The jail staff later figured out a way to avoid the exposure they faced when being transported from juvenile detention to court and the teen suspects were transferred back here to the juvenile detention center where they remain in custody.


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Facebook and Twitter Should Merge
Jackson uses photo sharing to illustrate the fight.
By happenstance, I deployed Facebook-owned Instagram to Tweet a photo shortly after reading Jackson's article.
As part of the Tweet I used the @ icon to mention TheStreet. I hit share and checked my Twitter feed. My picture, along with everything I typed into the iPhone Instagram app was there, except the '@' in front of TheStreet. It disappeared.
I tested it several times. Same thing happened repeatedly. Instagram turned @TheStreet into 'thestreet.' It hyperlinked URLs I included, but rendered Twitter mentions unclickable.
I'm not sure if Instagram has been doing this all along. If not, and it's a Facebook move, it's not earth shattering, but it does speak to the competitive nature that exists between Facebook and Twitter.
As Jackson predicts, the photo-sharing wars will come down to a battle between Apple (AAPL) , if it makes a meaningful move into the space; Yahoo (YHOO) via a rejuvenated Flickr; Facebook; and, once it rolls out its photo sharing platform, Twitter.
Multiple companies can coexist in the space if they find creative ways to carve out niches.
While it's a great story and worthy fight, when you drill it down to Facebook and Twitter, few places exist where the two companies should even bother competing.
In fact, it's almost pointless for them to beat one another over the head. If there was ever a case of clean coexistence in the Internet/tech/new media space, this is it.
Facebook and Twitter should work to maintain their distinctions.
You use Facebook to connect and reconnect with family and friends. You put pictures of your kids on Facebook. It just feels like the more appropriate environment for that sort of thing.
Twitter isn't about friends and family. Or keeping grandparents updated on Junior's latest growth spurt or developmental milestone. You follow people who can do something for you intellectually at Twitter.
Twitter is the modern day newspaper .
Facebook is a social gaming platform (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Pretty soon on Facebook, you'll be buying stuff, sending gifts and running classified ads .
When a president wins reelection, there's an earthquake or storm or a big sporting event, you take to Twitter.
I could keep going, but you see the point. For most people, Facebook and Twitter serve different purposes.
I don't buy the popular notion that people are "leaving" Facebook for Twitter. In fact, I have little faith in any anecdote or back-of-the-envelope research that purports to measure the level and intensity of user engagement with the world's two biggest social networks.
They're both huge. That's good enough for me.


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NUPD alcohol enforcement has lost its 'sting'
NEW ULM – The New Ulm Police Department has not conducted undercover stings for selling alcohol to minors in New Ulm businesses with liquor licenses since late 2009. The lack of operations is also unlikely to change until late this year.
An analysis of New Ulm's selling to minors violations shows the last citation was given in November 2009. New Ulm Police Chief Myron Wieland confirmed the stings have not been conducted since that time.
Interviews with New Ulm bars and businesses with liquor license indicate NUPD officers only rarely conducted spot checks for underage drinkers in the establishments since that time, mainly during peak dates like Bock Fest.
Wieland said the lack of stings was only due to the departments inability to find a single underage individual willing to volunteer for a sting. He said the department has recruited from colleges in the Mankato region with success in past, but has found no willing participants since late 2009.
"This wasn't by our choice. We just lacked the ability to find somebody under 21 will to work with us," said Wieland.
Undercover stings require strict criteria and actions to justify the resulting citation in the event they are challenged in court. The buyer must actually be under 21 years old with a valid license and must exactly follow a strictly constructed script that establishes the buyer should not have been served. The buyers are sometime accompanied by undercover witnesses and compensated for their time at around $15 per hour, with their transportation also covered.
Wieland said underage individuals the department has approached turned down the offers for reasons ranging from fear they would be unable to patronize the bars in the future to being uninterested in the amount of compensation.
One consequence of the lack of undercover stings by NUPD is New Ulm's "Best Practices" ordinance now lacks teeth because potential violators are not being differentiated from those following the ordinance's intent. The ordinance gives participating businesses a 15 percent discount on their liquor license and up a 25 percent discount on their liquor license if they go three years without violation. The ordinance simply requires 75 percent of the staff receive NUPD training on alcohol compliance within 180 days of hiring and the business execute its own yearly alcohol compliance training.
Beyond the discount, the ordinance also slightly reduces the penalties for basic license violations. The first violation each year results in a $250 fine and a five days suspension of their liquor license, while the second violation is $500 and a 5 day suspension.
"Best Practice" participants get to forego the five days suspensions. If a business is cited a third time within a year, they lose their "Best Practices" status for one license year and receive the normal third strike penalties of a $1,000 fine and a 15 day suspension. A fourth violation in a year results in license revocation.
Interviews with local New Ulm bars owners showed undercover consumption stings to be very unpopular. The owners largely focused their frustration on what they consider the unfair difference between how underage drinkers they catch are penalized, compared to how highly the businesses are fined for violations.
Going forward, both Wieland and city officials have stated they do not plan any disciplinary action over the department going more than three years without conducting underage consumption stings. Wieland said he felt discipline would be pointless since the cause of the incident was outside the department's control.
The lack of stings is also unlikely to change for several months. Wieland said the department very recently contacted a possible buyer for operations, but the individual will not be available until at least this fall.


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