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Jan 7, 2007 at 8:06 pm #1221114
Anybody know whether I can fly to Kauai with esbit tablets in my checked bags, legally?
I guess I can't use BPL's Fire Light cubes.Jan 7, 2007 at 8:22 pm #1373470
Not permitted in checked luggage.Jan 7, 2007 at 8:25 pm #1373471
Call Hawaiian Air, unless you are going on a puddle jumper … then call them. I assume you are leaving from Oahu and the main island. The puddle jumper pilots are fun and I don't think they would care, unless things have changeed because of homeland security. Is there a main airport in Kauai … pastry shop on the north end is great, best pizza is in the south west? bdJan 7, 2007 at 8:34 pm #1373473
Carol BrownSpectator
@brownwetdogLocale: Idaho
Below is the TSA website for permitted and prohibited items on airlines (carry on and checked). Scroll down to the "explosive and flammable materials" section.
You can mail esbits – so perhaps you can send them in advance to someone or a post office? A very good (and easy) reference page for mailing fuels was compiled by GottaWalk – Ken & Marcia Powers. They give the official post office regulation language, then they translate it into "What this means to us".
CarolJan 7, 2007 at 8:41 pm #1373474
They are a DOT Division 4.1 Flammable Solid. That means they can be mailed in small quantities via ground transportation only and then only domestically. Make sure to label the package properly. The Post Office will know how to label the package. If in doubt call your postmaster.Jan 7, 2007 at 8:48 pm #1373476
Mike BarneyMember
@eaglembLocale: AZ, the Great Southwest!
You're not supposed to. It requires surface shipping. The official list is here: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#9
Esbit is (or the main component is) hexamine, the precursor to RDX, a military high explosive. RDX is or can be made by mixing esbit tablets and Nitric acid.
Probably not something you want to have to explain:)Jan 7, 2007 at 9:04 pm #1373480
Ben 2 WorldBPL Member
@ben2worldLocale: So Cal
No, you can neither carry on nor check esbit onto your flight. Esbit tablets are considered flammable.
Here's a blip on REI's website regarding esbit:
"Flammable item – must be sent via surface (ground) shipping. Sorry, no air shipping. Can not be sent to Alaska, Hawaii, APO, FPO or international addresses."Jan 8, 2007 at 6:00 pm #1373573
Okay, is there a source for it in Kauai? I will only need about four cubes for Pete's sake!
It seems an ordinary candle would be prohibited under 4.1.
I had to waste a can of bear spray last Summer in downtown Jackson, Wyoming because I couldn't mail or carry it home in checked baggage at the end of a bearless CDT hike in the Wind River Range. But, it was plentiful in town, having obviously made it there by air or ground shipping. Apparently one needs a license and they are only issued to those delivering enough of the stuff to really be terrorizing…Jan 8, 2007 at 6:14 pm #1373574
I dug about via Google Maps on Kauai and found one outfitter that might have some.
Kayak Kauai Outbound
(Island of Kauai)
5070 Kuhio Hwy # A
Hanalei, HI 96714
Tel. (808) 826-9844 or 1-800-437-3507
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Outdoor programs highlighting river and sea kayaking, biking, hiking, and surfing. Acquire skills while enjoying the natural and cultural resources of Hawaii. Equipment and gear rentals available. Full service outfitter. Also offer vacation rentals on the North Shore and East Side. Rates: Vacation Rentals from $105 per night.
What the heck, it's a toll free call… :)Jan 8, 2007 at 7:07 pm #1373580
They didn't know what esbit was, but they have denatured alcohol, so…I'll change stoves.Jan 8, 2007 at 7:41 pm #1373581
I saw on their web store that they sell butane as well but in 8oz canisters. Your entire setup won't weigh 8 oz… :)
Man, have a great trip. I am envious. I have never had a chance to hike someplace like this.Jan 9, 2007 at 1:30 pm #1373659
Aloha Tim,
I did'nt see your post until today, right now actually. I lived on Kauai for a few years; and only moved to the Mainland last year. I pretty much backpacked the place inside out, so if you have any questions before you head over let me know.
When you land at the airport in Lihue there is a shopping area only 20 minute walk North.
Don't miss the Lei station near the outer area of the parking lot, as this is the REAL DEAL, not a tourist attraction. The women who make the leis are real artists, I used to scour the backcountry for some of the flowers/plants they use to make them. Many of the more commonly used flowers are shipped in from outside the Hawaiian Islands, estate grown.
Alky stove will do you fine, and fuel is easy to get in any SuperSaver grocery store; as are food stores. Personally, I'd forgo the stove all together as there will be plenty for you to eat w/o cooking, even stuff to carry into the backcountry. You're never going to be too far from a grocery store or place to get something to eat (it is an Island).Jan 9, 2007 at 8:05 pm #1373705
Gene, Like Ross Perot, I'm all ears!
I have just a week. I like mountain views. I have felt compelled to hike the Na Pali coast's Kalalau trail, but I have now read three books, one of which doesn't recommend it. That is where I thought I'd camp and eat a hot meal via a stove.
I have considered the Nualolo / Nualolo Cliffs/ Awaawapuhi Loop.
Let me know what you recommend.Jan 11, 2007 at 9:36 am #1373933
Joe KusterBPL Member
@slacklinejoeLocale: Flatirons
I too am heading out to HI and have been concerned about stoves. I'm heading out for three weeks for my honeymoon and we both planned to do a considerable amount of hiking on Maui, Oahu and some of the other islands we can catch a boat to.
I'm putting together the camp site reservations right now (gotta keep costs in check for a trip so long) and any recommendations on trails & and camp sites would be very appreciated.
Good to know about the alcohol stoves, I too was hoping to bring an esbit, but I'll adjust accordingly.Jan 12, 2007 at 2:48 pm #1374156
Tim & Joseph,
I want to make a few comments here publicly; then I will be more than willing to help you both out privately as to your individual trips.
There are few places left in Hawaii that are'nt spoiled by over use; so I hope no one else reading this thread will be insulted if I take these guys aside off the forum, if so I'm sorry.
Joseph, I'll start with your post, forget the stove dealie, you'll be able to carry in enough food that you don't have to cook. Just stop in to a local Foodland grocery store and buy whatever looks interesting and is to your taste at the moment. They all have a 'hot food section' in their delis; and also a cold food section of prepared meals.
I was going to say, "..try the POI.." but that would be wayyy too predictable even for someone like myself. Instead try the Hawaiian version of sushi…Spam and rice! Breakfast of the World's best surfers, and a favorite of UL hikers!
Those Islands are green for a reason, it rains, often, bring your best rain jacket, a poncho won't survive the brush along the trails. Water can be found near most trails, expect to filter it. Using chemicals would be an insult to the Goddess of the Islands, and surely you would sprain an ankle forthwith. The water tastes great when filtered.
I don't want to poke a hole in your enthusiasm but for a honeymoon I would suggest you stay in an actual resort, as opposed to a campground. Unfortunately, like many states, Hawaii is no exception when it comes to a homeless population. Most of the roadside/public campgrounds have plenty of 'locals' actually living in them, and they don't take kindly to outsiders.
There is a great racial, and I don't use this word lightly, divide between Native Hawaiians and anyone else. I'm not a native Hawaiian, but you would'nt believe it if you rode around with me on Oahu or Kauai, as I made a mental note to never burn a local,ever. After 3 years there, yeah, it took that long, some locals took a shine to me and I was 'ok', not accepted mind you, just 'ok'.
That said I know of one campground on Oahu's Kaneohe East side that is a safe place to camp at, as long as you stay in the campground after dark. I used to keep my horses across the street and down a ways on some Native land, behind a cattle ranch that fronts the Kam' Hwy. I'll email you that place.
The other fact is that meth is the drug of choice in Hawaii; and the campgrounds crawl with zombie-like critters all day looking for their next fix. The crime rate is higher than Hawaiian travel brochures would like you to believe, after all tourism is their only money biz. Yeah, pineapple, right, no China grows more pineapple than all the Islands combined! I have lots of friends on Oahu, some work for the Govenor herself, Mrs. Lingle. Others are Hawaiian Tribal folks, and local LE, etc. Still I tread with anxiety in some places on Oahu.
If there is anywhere I recommend spending your money on a resort when travelling it's Hawaii. Joseph, you and your new bride can go day hiking til the cows come home from a resort on Maui or Oahu by taking The Bus. It's the safest, most reliable way to travel on the Islands, bar none. Yeah, I owned a pu' truck when I lived there, and everyone in a community knows who's who by the vehicles going by. Renting a car is the same as if you were buying one to give away. I could post pics of what the locals do to rentals, but I'm computer inept! (if someone wants to help me figure out, on a dialup, how to post some nicer pics than my avatar I'm all ears)!
Your new wife will go home having had a great time, and remember it fondly….if you follow my advice.
Maui, stay in a resort, dayhike then have a few nice meals at resturants. You only go to Hawaii once, spend the money make some friends with local workers by doing so, and in a few days ask the maids, not the front desk where locals go, that would'nt mind a few Mainlanders poking around (for food or sightseeing). Usually the working folks are where to get your skinny on the local scene.
I have'nt camped on Maui, so I can't address it. It's smaller than Oahu, so it's doubtful that you'll find much privacy doing so.
Just wear the clothes you have on when flying and buy some shirts and shorts once there if you need them. Ever place is casual to eat, 'slippa's'(flipflops) are worn by most locals, either wear Tevas or low top boots and thin wool socks.
I like the fact that you have the enthusiasm to want 'to catch a boat to an Island' Joseph, trust me, most of here do too. It's not like the Bahamas, and the Winter seas are often rough, with lots of miles between Islands. Plan on hiking Maui for a week, then Oahu for 2 weeks, or get a Island hop on Hawaiian Air over to Kauai for a week. If I was taking my New wife, who hopefully I wanted to stay married to for a long time I would pick one Island and spend time casually exploring. There is so much to see on every Island that I always recommend new folks just slow down. I often used to pick folks up with huge packs, and take them home to let them rest! I'll post a view from my backyard in tomorrow's avatar.
I know you want to keep costs in check Joseph, but trust me, this is the time to drop the coin! (and I'm a frugal guy myself)!! I don't care if you think your new wife is 'Jungle Jane' herself, after the first major rainstorm your wife will wish she were staying at a resort with warm showers. If I was'nt recuping' from some serious medical issues right now I'd actually fly over to show you guys around.
Give me your schedule in a PM and I'll work it over with you, and make some phone calls to the Islands. We'll keep the costs down, and you'll come back telling everyone how swell it was.Jan 12, 2007 at 5:44 pm #1374160
I gotta give big dittos to what Gene just posted. HI is not fun if you run afoul of the Native Hawaiian people, or the drug crazy "mainlanders" who end up derelict there. I have for many years been an attorney for Hawaiaan Native organziations working to protect the environment and the cultural areas and such. On a honeymoon and without previous experience it is not a good idea to go there and expect to hike or camp like on the mainland. You are better off to stay in a regular place and snorkel (on Maui, hike around any of the islands during the day, and enjoy). That said, there is a place on the Hana side of Maui which is pretty nice and close to a small city / village type place (Hana) and I don't think it would be too bad. It is sad, but pot growing, drugs, and meth have taken a big toll in HI — as well as resentment by native people about tourists. I can possibly get you in touch with a pure Hawaiian kahuness person on Oahu. bdJan 12, 2007 at 6:39 pm #1374166
Tim, This was the view directly from my own backyard when I lived on Kauai. My avatar is tiny, but it's a glimpse into the type of photos I could put up if someone helps me figure out how to put them into my posts.
Tim, here's my reply to you, since your trip is different from Joeseph's who's going on his honeymoon.
In one week you would be better off enjoying the diversity of the Island, and forsake 'deep backwoods camping'; saving that for a future trip.
I could give you quite the itinerary from West to East and back again.
I agree, the Na Pali Coast is compelling, but typically becomes the end all for backpackers and becomes the Hawaiian AT during the Winter season, when the weather is generally worst for hiking it.
The N'N C' Awa' Loop you chose is doable in 1 week. Carry NO DOWN, only synthetics for the trip. Wear the clothes you'll hike in onto the plane, buy souviner shirts if you want, they'll be places when/if you need one. A pack under 3000 cu is best, any larger and The Bus drivers frown on it taking up too much room (they don't like luggage on the Buses). I figure lots of them must have cab drivers in the family and don't like the tourists circumventing the income of another local by taking the cheaper bus.
Toss the books…dead weight in your pack IMO. F..L..O…W it's the Island style, if you strike up a conversation with someone you never know what doors it will open for you. Firm plans wash away in heavy rains in a local saying. You can tell tourists because they are so uptight and in a hurry. Get off the plane and walk over to the Lei Station and relax, hangout, ask questions, ask to take a photo of the women working making the leis, let them know you'll be stopping back before you leave for Oahu (unless you're flying direct to Kauai). Then walk up the road, through the traffic light, and 20 minutes on your left if you walk slow is a small shopping plaza to get whatever trinkets you want on your way out; or foods you want in your pack, water. You can catch the bus at the far end of this plaza. ASK WHERE! They come every hour, and head East or West. Ask the driver so you get on the right bus.
If you have the coin take a helo tour of the Na Pali, it far outshines the hike, and lets you get a different perspective in a place that's tough to access. The pilot gives a heck of a tour, and you can gauge the trail for yourself. Fly with the folks from Kileau'a helos, their operation is right up the road from where i lived. Worth the money! Go in the morning or late afternoon for the best photo ops.
Tell me when you're going, and if you are arriving/departing from Oahu.
If you attempt to camp at the campground at the Na Pali trailhead you will find, A) no food for the last 20 miles of road, B) a campground full of methheads/alchyies, C) no police assistance for hours at a time. It is Literally THE end of the road replete with waves washing upon it! Ideally this would be the place to campout, and you can, it's right on the ocean, but expect to need a tent as the 'locals' have the best sights with the few trees in the park.
Instead, opt for day hiking/sleeping out overnight and then hitting the Bus for your next place along the route. NOTE: on Kauai there are'nt many places near the towns that you can legally, or w/o hassle camp. If you can covert camp, that is 'seemingly wash into the bush' then i can tell you a few places to camp by PM. Forget cooking, just buy food, and carry it, there are no bears to worry about. But there are millipedes and centipedes that sting like heck, and on the Western end, wild pigs. You need either a hammock like a Clark Jungle hammock, or an enclosed small tent to stay bug and critter free overnight.
bring a digital camera with a few extra battery packs, and no charger, you won't stay anywhere long enough to recharge one! Be low key when in larger groups of young locals, moving on and getting out of the area is your best course of action. Believe it or not there are actually 'turf wars' and animosity between 'West Siders and East Siders' and it's none of your business so don't stick around for a hassle.
Get some really good topos, and stick to the trail loop you picked out if you go that route. If you stray off trail and get hurt it could be a long while until a pig hunter finds you.
Most locals own pit bulls as the pet of choice, they are'nt bred to be friendly. If you encounter any when hiking back off, that's the safe way to hike out there.
How old are you? How fit? It matters to where I can send you. Buy water in stores if need be by the gallon and refill your containers, yeah, it's heavy, but sometimes you can't find water in the bush that's accessible to filter.
In your pack should be water; some food for 1 day if you don't do the loop; warm primaloft jacket/pants to sleep in (yeah, it's Hawaii, but I've seen it go down to 40'f in Dec/Jan/ feb) it's your sleeping bag at the end of the day; a ten essentials kit; maps; camera gear; rain jacket and shorts, your legs will dry!; small umbrella if you have to wait for the bus in a monsoon you'll thank me later (ask me how I know); you can wear the prima loft outfit on the plane ride over to stay warm and SLEEP! That should be it in your pack, using hiking poles will help on wet trails.
Your move let me know what you want to hear further on.Jan 12, 2007 at 6:55 pm #1374168
BD you might know a good friend of mine on Oahu named 'Butch' then that rides a Harley, and maintains the Pupekea area Hawaiian Temple?
I felt i had to post what most people from the Mainland can't concieve BD; that the Hawaii of the movies and their dreams is hard to find.
There are many great Hawaiian peoples, and I know lots, but it's like attempting to go to anywhere you have'nt been, but with MAJOR cultural differences thrown in, plus lack of space for locals to live. It's not hard to step on someone's toes on a Island, and locals tend to pile on, rather than watch, as their entertainment is limited due to minimum wage jobs for the most part.
Lots of deadbeat Mainlanders who try to 'act like locals' and befriend you as a tourist. Stay away from them, they are only after what little money you might give them, or they might just take everything and laugh at you. Remember, EVERYONE on an ISLAND IS RELATED= that means if you do call the police, fair chance he's not going to arrest the son of a friend, his nephew, bro-in- law, etc.
Like I said, I don't do Maui, can't afford the place. Oahu I know well, and there are rough areas all over the place. just because there's a US Army or Marine Base close by does'nt mean there are'nt local gangs right outside the main gates, trust me.
At night your best bet is being on a resort property with security, especially on your honeymoon. Better to have a great memory of a trip than spend all the money and time to get there and then be cheap….Hawaii is not a place for cheap; every item is either flown in or brought by ship. the high cost of living there precludes the locals from affording much other than their square of land and they defend their property rights.
BD, I wondered how to mention all of this politely, I'm not a PC person, but know from living there what outsiders can't possibly envision in 'paradise.
We should email BD I think we know some mutual folks on the Islands, like I said, I have friends' in the Govenor's office.
'Big dittos' does that mean that Ryan will boost my BPL rating? LOLJan 12, 2007 at 7:41 pm #1374172
BD, There is something to be said for hiking up Diamondhead and watching a Sunrise. If I was on my honeymoon it's one thing i would do to start my trip there on Oahu. Next I would snorkel Hanamua Bay for the morning, then hit the Wakiki strip for lunch, then rest on the beach for the rest of the day and watch some local surf talent.
Fully rested from the flight over now, I would start day 2 with a trip over to Pearl Harbor Memorial, early in the day to beat the busloads, then I'd head North to the North Shore via the West side Hwy, stopping in at the Dole Plantation midday for the Pineapple tour, then continue on to Wahiwa for some Poke (Hawaiian sushi) @ Da' Poke Man for lunch. Then I'd head to Haliewa and visit the town by walking around for a few hours and catch a room*( you can PM me for a place to get a room reasonably that's clean and safe) there for the night. Next morning surf lessons with Surfer Susie right there in Haleiwa for an hour, then continue on down to Pupekea to see Elvis's place, and head up the hill to the Temple, yeah, the one with THE commanding 200' view from the highest point on Oahu (respecting the site and not walking off any paths) watching for whales, then I'd head down to the Tidal pools behind the Pupekea Fire station to look for shells (again, watching for whales that often come in close to shore here), watching the state of the tide to be safe BEFORE entering the water so as not to have my a** handed to me by a large wave. Buy lunch down the road a few miles by catching the bus to Ted's Bakery, probably THE most reknown eatery on the North Shore, giving my regards to the ladies behind the counter, who collectively may stare at you for a moment when you mention my name, then break into rather large smiles(I used to live within walking distance of the place for a year and ate breakfast and lunch there almost daily), continue back up the road on the bus (it stops in front of Ted's) and get off at Pipe to (oops, Pipe LINE for Mainlanders)watch the WORLD'S BEST surfers give the World's Best Wave a ride (I got my a** handed to me here twice and gave up trying, a few friends got killed here while I was watching them surf, this is NOT for average swimmers/surfers) 'Blue Crush' the movie was filmed here, and down the road, had a few friends in the movie, as well as other movies(heck, come to think of it I did work on the set of LOST myself…)moving on…take the bus back to Pupekea where you stayed last night, yeah it was nice wasn't it? Walk with your girl on the beach across the street.
Day 3 on the Bus early! You can get off at the Hilton resort and wander their beach for breakfast with the picnic lunch you bought before you got on the bus! Get back on the bus and ride on down to the campground on the beach, you're staying in a yurt tonight so enjoy this beach for awhile, now head on down to the shrimp farm for lunch, and a tour of the gift shops there (ask the driver he'll know where to let you off). Go see the Mormon temple that's a mini replica of the one in Utah, no kidding! Right across from Sally's feed store. Head down to Kanehoe and check out where Jurassiac Park was filmed, again, bus driver will let you off, you can take the tour. Back on the bus to the yurt for the night.
Early bus out heading South to Kanehoe, go to Chinaman's Hat and enjoy the park there for the Sunrise. back on bus to someplace interesting along the way to eat, then head into Hono(lulu) for the Aloha Stadium Flea market for souviners cheapest place in town, it's ok to be cheap here on your honeymoon! Back to Hono to check out the city itself, and your Waikiki hotel for the evening. Fly out next morning to Kauai.Jan 13, 2007 at 12:22 am #1374194
Douglas FrickBPL Member
@otterLocale: Wyoming
>BD you might know a good friend of mine on Oahu named 'Butch' then that rides a Harley, and maintains the Pupekea area Hawaiian Temple?
Butch Helemano…cool guy. Musician. Carves tikis. Does 'native' weddings too (or at least he used to).
Hawaii has a lot of great day hikes. Not so great for backpacking because there aren't many (official) campsites and most trails aren't very long (although a few miles may take all day). There are two section traverses of the Ko'olau but from what I've seen they're unmaintained (which really means something in Hawaii, where a trail can be lost in less than a year) and fairly hairy. Stay on the trail; going cross-country can be fatal. Before you go up something sketchy, think of having to come down when it's wet. Some hunters are poachers so don't alarm them or their pig dogs. Carry lots of water because most hikes are on dry ridgelines, and even valleys can be dry sometimes. If you're going to drink trail water, filter it and treat it: that "four hour" chlorine treatment recommendation is for Crypto (iodine won't kill it; a filter will stop it easily), and Lepto is a wiggly 0.2u bacterium that will go through any but the finest filters (purifier or filter+chlorine recommended). If you get sick within two months after Hawaii _tell your doctor_. People die every year from Lepto that they contracted in Hawaii. I recommend _not_ swimming in those gorgeous pools and waterfalls–Lepto takes 30 seconds to infect via a mucous membrane, and it only takes one. It's just a chance, but it's one probably not worth taking.
If you want company, check out Hawaii Trail and Mountain Club. They have open club hikes most weekends, and the Trail Maintenance crew are good folks (they go 51 weekends a year).
The best Oahu hiking book is "Hiker's Guide to Oahu", Revised Ed.; Ball, Stuart M. Ball, Jr.; UH Press; 2000. You can check it out at the library and find it in most bookstores. My favorites: any of the kokohead ridges (from Kaluanui/Mariner's Ridge to Awa'awaloa/Mt. Olympus); Honolulu Mauka Trail System (sit a while on Daniel's bench at the end of the Pauoa Flats trail, and be sure to top out on Pu'u Ohia/Tantalus for the Town view); 'Aiea Loop; Waimano; Kuaokala (see below); Maunawili Demo Trail; and, of course, Leiahi/Diamond Head (best at dawn). First peak Olomana is good fun if you don't mind a bit of exposure; Second and Third peaks are sketchy and not recommended (almost lost two of the TM crew a couple years ago). There are directions, topo maps and good trail descriptions in Ball.
Ball also wrote "The Backpackers Guide to Hawaii" (UH Press; 1996) which lists the few trails on each of the islands that are suitable for backpacking, along with useful info on doing so. Of the two on Oahu, I highly recommend the Kuaokala/Makua Rim Trail (you need a free permit to access and/or camp). Camp at Peacock Flats (picnic shelters; toilets; no water) and hike through Pahole Natural Area Reserve to Three Corners (the back of Makaha Valley, my home). Spectacular. Do Kuaokala as a day hike even if you don't camp. Out-and-back along the ridge is more fun than looping back on the very rough 4WD road.
You can buy Esbit tablets at Military HQ on Sand Island Road (call for directions; on-line mapping is not sufficiently detailed).
Haven't done much hiking on Kauai or Maui. "Kauai Trails" and "Maui Trails"; Morey, Kathy; Winderness Press; are fair books that describe hiking trails on those islands (besides Ball's Backpackers Guide, above).
Watch out for the surf. Big surf takes people off the beaches every year, and even small surf can severely injure you. Talk to a lifeguard before entering the water. Otherwise, enjoy. The snorkeling is great if you can find the right place (depends on the surf, weather, etc.; ask).
Olomana from Awa'awaloa
Giant Fern on the Maunawili Trail
Makaha Valley from Three Corners
Campground at Peacock FlatsJan 13, 2007 at 7:31 am #1374216
Douglas, Great post of info, Getting Esbit in Hono' off Sand Island Road is a hassle (my old CG Stn is down off there). It's out of the way for someone not from the island.
You know Butch? I worked with Butch for a year while he was teaching Hawaiian language classes, and we up at the Heiow in Pupekea, plus we had breakfast almost everyday. Great guy and musician. He's still doing weddings as far as I know. He called me over the holidays and we had a great conversation.
I agree about the trails, my avatar shows what happens to a trail after a heavy rain. Lots of day hiking, not much 'backpacking' as we have here on the mainland.
We should get together sometime, Mahalo GeneJan 13, 2007 at 9:30 am #1374226
Gene and all,
Not sure I ever met Butch, you may have heard of Dawn and Hank on Lihei (sp?) side, north side Oahu – over by the Mormon Tourist Center area. Love the Hawaiian people, but ya gotta know braa hows'it doin … love poi, not for the howlies too much a da'time … love all the islands, Maui is actually ok if you book a cheap room ahead or have friends … I gotta check back in with mine there, now that you remind me … the campsite at Hana never seemed too bad, but things change their quick like, yah braa? Hard to explain to people how it is there till they been and stayed there awhile … aina of extremes … good and bad, miss the shave ice, the Heavenly Burgers, the Hawaiian BBQ (god could a person put on weight there — three entrees of starch and some meat) and luaus with the people, and the waters, and all … haven't been in awhile … Molokai is also great … hard place because of the history and all, the sovereignty people have a lot of good ideas and right hearts … too bad, it's da kine in political realities … the person who sent the pictures captured the feel from the heights … you ever go in the Io valley near Wailuku, Maui? That is where Kamehameha got his boost to power when he knocked off his relatives in the search for the kingdom … treading water off the coast of Kihei side on Maui and looking up at Haleakala with a full moon over it was one of my favorite experienceces right after the sun set but you could still see the slick smooth ocean all the way down to Lahaina and over to Kaaholavie [sp?] If you go to Hana side make sure and check the roadside for mangos and avocados and passion fruits in the little boxes at the end of people's driveways, used to be about 25 cents for a huge fresh and delicious mango, but they gotta be ripe … and the fresh pineapples on the east side oahu are incredible. Kauai has pizza (a little place on southeast south of the airport area, can't remember the name), and pastries (on the northside, way up by the furthest north town / village place off the road over to the Tarot areas above Napali). Also, the kayak rides where you paddle from the north down to the beach south of Napili can make people tired, seasick, etc. — they are guided and great, but I would suggest taking a kayak out from the rental guide people on the bay by the Tarot for a day first. Also — Sunscreen and knowledge of your skin is a must on the water there. I don't think people should be afraid of going and hiking or camping and enjoying the people, the beauty and so on, so long as they are familiar with the people who live there and the terrain (psychological and physical) … so, Gene, I think you did these people who wanna go there a favor in opening up the real issues and way it is … love to email more, send me one or I will you, and to all … aloha, mahalo … bdJan 13, 2007 at 10:14 am #1374231
Here are some of my pics, I had to pull some out after reading all these emails and seeing Doug's pics. They are partially to show someone who hasn't been there a few things they can do or see, and to be aware of.
First, here are our young Hawaiian friends on Maui. We took a drive out to Hana from Wailuku and stopped by a poole beside the road … its a great trip, but if you are going to go all the way around to the southside and then back to civilization you should be renting a 4 wheel drive SUV, also check on rain and weather because what the other posters wrote is right … it is treacherous once it rains and the flash floods come on.
Auntie Jane's Hamburger trailer used to be a great place, and the only place to get food once you passed Hana and went down south to the far road which hugs the sheer cliffside going round the tip of Maui.
The terrain is varied, extreme from dry desert to jungle, here is an intermediate terrain, dry actually, on the southside of Maui looking up at Haleakala.
Once you get on the south side of the islands you have to be aware of the desert effects of the weather to be safe, these washes on Maui can fill with water and take out a car on the roadbed.
The coast gets moisture so can be green on one side of the road and desert on the other. Here is an abandoned missionary church from a long time ago, I think someone is trying to restore it, on the southside Maui, Kaupo — across the road to the north it is dry and barren.
On Kauai you can go by the Taro patches to the kayak rental place and take kayaks out in the little bay there, or join a cruise down the Napali coastline. Getting in and out of the water can be a chore so you definitely want to practice and go with guides if you're not perfectly sure of your abilities. There are blow holes on the northside which can take you by surprise if you are standing by the edge.Jan 15, 2007 at 12:26 pm #1374443
BD, I was trying to enlighten folks to the 'other' dimension of going to Da' Kine islands Braa. I had the opportunity to speand a few weeks palin' around with the Dog himself, as real as it gets anywhere. Some days it felt like downtown LA in the cities. When the Sun sets on the Islands things change big Braa…from all Island nice to anything goes, howlie beware.
Lots of great people on the Islands no question, just a head's up that it's not like you're still on the Mainland, and the culture is very different. I hear you on the politics and the Native Rights issues there BD. The Akaka Bill was as close as they got so far. Having sat on the lawn in front of the Royal Palace speaking about the issues with some of the locals was just as expected….Folks travel to the Hawaiian Islands having no clue they are landing on what amounts to Indian Reservations in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. What, with the already limited amount of land there is for the locals, tourists are expected to stay in hotels and dayhike, not backpack and campout. Yeah, there's 'campgrounds' but they are'nt really the 'campgrounds' folks on the Mainland are used to going to, much less security, and many more problems.
Lots to be said for spending the money on room & board while there and day hiking with a really SUL pack IMO. Each Island is it's own unique environment, and travel on them is just as unique.Jan 15, 2007 at 12:40 pm #1374446
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Victoria Park, London
What people are saying about Field Day
Rated 5 out of 5 by TimL from As always enjoyed Field Day - weather held out - I think Polly Jean scared off the clouds!! Celebrated my new job and his new job with my son - we've signed up for Pitchfork Paris next. What other choice is there if Worthy Farm is too full?
Date published: 2016-06-13
Rated 3 out of 5 by Kukua 100A from Very enjoyable; shame about the weather! I Went to the festival with two others and we very much enjoyed the various sets that we saw, particularly that of Nao. I also really appreciated that See Tickets provided me with replacement tickets for the event as I had misplaced my original set.Aamazing customer service. thanks very much!
Date published: 2016-06-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jolly Green Giant from Mud larks Despite the cloying mud, a grand day out. While the 'name' acts were all very good, my highlights were on the smaller stages - 'Empress Of' and 'Get Inuit'. The London Brewers Market was also a big hit - decent beer and at a reasonable price by festival standards.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Mollo from absolutely bloody loved it. Fantastic event, great mix and amount of people. Stages a great size, big bars and great mix of food.
Date published: 2015-11-11
Rated 3 out of 5 by Cantbesure from Great festival, lost annoying crowd in the universe!!! Great Festival, fab range of food, great bands but way too quiet. Also SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP that Saturday crown was beyond awful, endless banging over all the acts, even at the front of the stage!! Turn that volume up please! Otherwise was Brilliant. Would put me off going again. Also, please turn the stage round the wide edge in the marquees, so there is more room and wider stage, FKA, Savages and RTJ were impossible to see
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We Are All Weird is a celebration of choice, of treating different people differently and of embracing the notion that everyone deserves the dignity and respect that comes from being heard. The book calls for the end of "mass" and for the beginning of offering people more choices, more interests, and giving them more authority to operate in ways that reflect their own unique values.
For generations, marketers, industrialists, and politicians have tried to force us into little boxes, complying with their idea of what we should buy, use, or want. And in an industrial, mass-market driven world, this was efficient and it worked. But what we've learned in this new era is that mass limits our choice, because it succeeds through conformity. As Godin has identified, a new era of weirdness is upon us. People with more choices, more interests, and the power to do something about it are stepping forward and insisting that the world work in a different way. By enabling choice, we allow people to survive and thrive.
©2011 Seth Godin (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
"Nothing new"
I am a big fan of Seth Godin but there is nothing new here. I recommend reading Purple Cow and Lynch Pin and skipping this book
Classics, history, historical fiction, marketing, Napoleonic stuff and of course 'Boys own Adventure'. This is my bent. Occasional self help as well.
"Mass market is being fractured."
Nothing really fantastic here. Yes we know that the age of the TV advert & one size fits all is over and now you have to use a marketing mix including some clever social media. Problem still exist that the market does not really know what it wants. I don't think Seth Godin presents his case very well and left me feeling like he was just rambling on. I think Tom Peter's book Re-imagine presents a better case. Seth narrates his book in his usual easy way and isn't difficult to listen to but this book isn't one of his better ones.
"This is a book about marketing to niche audiences"
Advertising professionals, students with Marketing Majors in college, entrepreneurs.
This book would be valuable for people in the advertisong and marketing fields. It tries to make a dry subject (to me) funny. People who are interested in the subject, would likely be delighted.
From the description, I thought this was more of a social commentary. It didn't really describe the focus as being marketing to customers. I listened to a good portion of the book because the narrator / author's voice is soothing and I was uninterested enough in the subject for it to be background noise while I did work that I didn't want interrupted by a more interesting (to me) book.
"Says same thing over and over and……."
Listen to the preview and save your money. His idea is that mass market is over; small "tribes" will dictate products. Actually, I don't even think that is true, and there is little to back up his statements other than his idea (wish). And then he says that same idea for over two hours. I'm getting tired of this author who has little substance yet says it authoritatively over and over.
I value intelligent stories with characters I can relate to. I can appreciate good prose, but a captivating plot is way more important.
"The substance of this book could fill a postcard"
An interesting idea, but not enough to justify an audiobook. We Are All Weird is basically done after the first chapter.
Businessman, Technologist, Marketer. Loves to learn and enjoys books. Mostly nonfiction plus historic novels.
"Not the best of Godin's books"
Like all marketers, I love Seth Godin. He is an incredible writer and thinker and has some of the best marketing books ever. This is clearly not his best book.
The whole premise of the book is that the world has evolved from an era of mass products and limited choice to a world of mass customization and uniqueness.
Seth is right, to an extent. As i write this, the majority of the US population uses the exact same smart phone, and iPhone, most companies run their email on MS Exchange, everyone drinks Starbucks and most women on the street carry LV or MK handbags.
So the premise is somewhat flawed. We live in a world of mass products AND mass customization. Seth could have spent more time explaining the implications for marketers than making the case for the theory of mass. Try another of Seth's books instead, there are some true gems. My favorite All marketers are Storytellers.
Always moving. Always listening. Always learning. "After all this time?" "Always."
"(Mis) Judging a Book by its Cover"
I bought Seth Godin's "We Are All Weird" (2011) without realizing what I was getting.
The Audible version of the book has a guy with a green dunce cap and matching Indian cotton tunic. He looked, well, pretty weird. The author's first name is "Seth" which makes me think of funny guy actors-writers Seth MacFarlane and Seth Rogan. Since I don't know any Seths personally, I pretty much thought every Seth was funny, just like I still think every Dallas is a meteorologist, and every Barrack is president.
Amusing indicators aside, "We Are All Weird" isn't funny. It's a serious manifesto (Godin's word) about the end of mass marketing and, by extension, the end of mass retailing and mass production of lot of things. Thanks to the Internet, we've gone from cobblers custom making shoes for every person in the 16th Century to everyone wearing the same shoes back to custom shoes. An average individual can afford a custom tailored suit. And music - we can listen to what we want, when we want - without having a whole album shoved down our throat (well, except for U2's "Songs of Innocence" (September 9, 2014) Apple foisted on us, and talk about a mass marketing failure there).
My undergraduate degree's in Business Administration and I had a year of marketing classes, but I didn't keep up with the field. Grodin's theories seem sound, and for those of us old enough to have learned traditional marketing, the theories are new. His discussion and narrative were lively enough to keep me interested in a topic I don't follow. Good marketing, Godin.
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"Some good nuggets"
There were some bright spots throughout this book. I loved the way he defined what it means to "be rich" in particular. I didn't enjoy it as much as Seth's other books though, it felt overly long and repetitive this time.
"Another good Seth Godin book"
This book was a another great series of ideas by Seth Godin that make you think outside the norm. His storytelling is engaging and energetic, and with him narrating, gives it extra punch. It is inspiring and resonates with my own belief in the value of the individual and the entrepreneurial spirit.
I rated it 4 stars instead of five, not because it wasn't a great book, but it somehow didn't have the same energy and pop that I got with Icarus Deception.
His writing is never a disappointment and is time and money well spent.
"Must read to understand the myth of niche"
Profound. Timely. Relevant to both - small and big business. Let's break the division of them and us and embrace every community's distinctiveness.
"I'm weird"
If you've ever done any serious work in the field of marketing I suspect, like me, you will find yourself nodding and smiling a lot at what is a hugely insightful yet simple work.
"Seth Godin's take on find your niche"
I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but it was something more than what I got. This on the surface appears to be another book on finding your marketing niche (in this case your weird), sadly there is no depth to it and that's disappointing. If you are looking at differentiation and finding your niche there are lots of better marketing books than this one. If you are a Godin fan you'll probably love it, if you want actionable advice... forget it.
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The Newport area includes two distinct communities – the Newport Hills/Lake Heights neighborhoods east of Interstate 405 and the Newport Shores district lying along the Lake Washington Shore, west of I-405.
The Newport Shores neighborhood is built around a series of man-made inlets, with homes oriented toward the waterfront, boating and lake activities.
Newport Hills, covering a plateau between Coal Creek and Lake Washington, was nearly fully developed when the city annexed it in 1992. The Lake Heights and Newport Hills neighborhoods are cohesive communities, featuring a wide variety of housing types. Both neighborhoods enjoy a strong sense of community, and both are represented by long-standing, active neighborhood associations.
Newport Hills' single-family and multifamily neighborhoods are generally oriented toward the retail center on 119th Avenue Southeast. On the west, Newport Hills is separated from I-405 by steep ravines and tree-covered hills. To the east, the neighborhood is bordered by the 146-acre Coal Creek Natural Area.
HistoryOnce a secluded area of woods and wetlands, Newport was either a home or migratory corridor for an abundance of wildlife, including deer, coyotes, mountain beavers, raccoons, possums, squirrels, red-tail hawks and eagles. The Coal Creek and Newport Hills waterways once supported runs of salmon and steelhead, but urban development and past coal mining in the area have reduced the streams' ability to sustain fish populations.
LandmarksNewport Hills Shopping CenterNewport Hills Community ParkCoal Creek Natural AreaFormer Ringdall Middle School
ParksNewcastle Beach ParkNewport Hills Community Park
SchoolsNewport Heights Elementary School
Neighborhoods • Lake Heights – Uphill from the Coal Creek intersection with I-405, Lake Heights offers Lake Washington views and proximity to the woods and trails of Coal Creek Natural Area. This was one of the first neighborhoods in the region to be built with underground utilities. • Greenwich Crest – Just east of Newport Shores, sandwiched between I-405 and Lake Washington Boulevard. • Newport Shores – In this unique lakefront neighborhood, many homes are built along a series of manmade inlets. • Newport Hills – Continguous to and south of Lake Heights, this neighborhood covers the majority of "the hill." • Other neighborhoods include: Kimberlee Park, a planned development with abundant open space; Pembrook Meadow, a private condominium community; and the newer developments of Densmore and Delmar Woods.
Neighborhood events: • Annual Newport Hills Community Picnic – traditionally July 4 • Annual Newport Hills Holiday event • Annual Newport Hills Egg Hunt
Neighborhood news • In 2009, residents partnered with the city to complete a "neighborhood identity" project, marking six key entries with new signs and landscaping. • Residents are in discussions with the city, consultants and property owners on ways to revive the neighborhood's retail center.
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Bush nominates UTSA professor for census director
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(June 19, 2007)--The White House announced June 18 President Bush's nomination of UTSA's Steven H. Murdock as director of the census at the Department of Commerce. Murdock is director of the UTSA Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research (IDSR) and the official state demographer of Texas.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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A nationally respected demographer, Murdock joined the UTSA faculty in January 2004 as the Lutcher Brown Distinguished Chair in Management Science and Statistics in the College of Business and created the IDSR.
"This is a great opportunity for Dr. Murdock, and UTSA is fortunate to have been the recipient of his service during the past four years," said UTSA President Ricardo Romo. "As one of the nation's most distinguished scholars in demography and sociology, he will bring tremendous talent to the Census Bureau. UTSA supports his nomination and wishes him the best of success."
Previously, Murdock served as Regents Professor in the Department of Rural Sociology at Texas A&M University. He earned a bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University, and master's and Ph.D. degrees in demography and sociology from the University of Kentucky.
He is the author of 11 books and more than 150 articles and technical reports on the implications of demographic and socioeconomic change. Among his publications are "America Challenged: Population Change and the Future of the United States" and "The Texas Challenge: Population Change and the Future of Texas."
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Tilling the soil
The story of St. Ignatius tells us that after recuperating from having his leg shattered by a cannonball, he asked to have it rebroken and a protrusion sawed off to preserve his handsome physical appearance. His vanity overcame his fear of pain as he underwent the procedure probably without benefit of anesthesia.
During his recuperation, when he read stories about Christ and the saints, somehow God's spirit broke through. Ignatius experienced profound religious awareness and the insights he later wrote into the Spiritual Exercises that have influenced millions of people during the past nearly 500 years.
I have often wondered how Ignatius summoned the courage to have that procedure. And it was not his only act of courage. Imagine what it took to change his life direction from soldier to priest. Or what it meant for him to recognize his academic inadequacies and begin taking Latin studies as an adult alongside 12-year-olds. Or how he managed to stand before the examiners at the Inquisition and defend the spiritual path and theology that had become guiding principles of his life. He was imprisoned for his audacity but eventually released. Glimpses of courage abound in the story of Ignatius and the first Jesuits as they began their pilgrimages around the world, meeting people from different cultures.
Many people think courage is something we read about in books and see acted out by characters in movies. Yet, in our everyday experience, courage is evident in how we respond to the dilemmas and crises we face: the senseless, violent death of a young person; a cancer threatening the life of a loved one; the multiple deployments of our military alumni; a divorce that makes no sense; the loss of a job; or so many other examples of painful life turns. Our courage is manifest in our ability to face horrendous situations and still muster forth.
Courage is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; it is one of the four cardinal virtues. Sometimes referred to as "fortitude," it is that strength within that inspires us to put one foot in front of the other, to open the door to what is on the other side even though we do not know what might await us.
Ignatius had the gift of courage. When he was healing in the castle at Loyola, he likely had no clue of the adversity and possibility that awaited him. He did come to know, however, that Jesus was walking at his side and that Jesus was no stranger to suffering and adversity. That meant everything. He recognized the lavish love of God, which we all share, and that gave him courage to venture forward.
During this Easter season, may that same knowledge of God's deep and abiding love continue to provide the courage you need for whatever you face in the days ahead.
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Milton Cleo King, 60, died in his home surrounded by his MARC House family on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.
Milton was born in Dublin, Ga. His family moved to Miami when he was 3.
He spent most of his early years in Sunland Institution until moving to the Florida Keys in 1977 as one of the first MARC group home residents.
Milton is survived by several brothers and sisters in Miami.
Milton left behind many friends at MARC and in the community who remember him fondly for his love of dancing, infectious laugh and fun-loving disposition.
An informal service and celebration of his life will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at The Basilica of St. Mary Catholic church in Key West.
Refreshments will follow the celebration at the Rainbow Café, 1401 Seminary St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to MARC Inc., P.O. Box 428, Key West, FL 33041.


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Jefferson County Kids Club making changes
Local business steps up to help in renovaton
MADRAS, Ore. - Change is coming to the Jefferson County Kids Club, as several renovation projects are planned at the non-profit's aging facility.
Wednesday afternoon, the sound of hammers, drills and wood hitting the ground filled the gymnasium at Westside Elementary in Madras. Demolition volunteers from Skanska Construction worked to tear a wall down separating an upstairs game room to the main gym.
The club says the wall needs to go as part of a project to better ventilate the game room and improve the room, located on the upper floor. It's one of several projects Skanska construction is taking on with the Jefferson County School District.
"The kids are very excited," Kids Club Executive Director Joe McHaney said. "We're very excited as a staff, and I'm sure it's going to to help Kids Club moving forward."
To McHaney surprise, he got an e-mail from the construction company, saying they would donate the cost, about $4,000, of the demolition portion of the project.
"This was one of their needs, opening this wall and it was something we could do ourselves, so we decided to donate our time to get that done," Superintendent for Skanska Construction, Jacob Struck said.
"These are the things that you really dream about happening," McHaney said. "We are really excited that they stepped up to the plate -- and shocked would be the right word to use, and just really grateful, to be honest with you."
The Jefferson County Kids Club is a non-profit, formerly the Boys and Girls Club. The organization serves more than 280 kids a day, 80 percent of whom come from low-income families. The club also provides food for kids and a safe place to hang out and learn.
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Betty and Bill had been married for nearly 42 years and there was little magic left in their marriage. But after many beers and shots of tequila they discovered that her Gaston Extra Orafice was a great way to bring back the magic. Bill was especially aroused when he realized that this Gaston Dirty No No Hole allowed him to do an Alabama Hot Pocket with out all the work.
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It's always refreshing to interview people who have never
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Should the Alamo Region have a SuperMAC?
Original post made by Community Courtesy, another community, on Mar 18, 2009
The term "SuperMAC" applies to Municipal Advisory Councils established in large regions or in larger population areas. It is a slang term used among the members of such groups. In reality they are Regional Planning Councils with functional committees for various county services provided in the region. Pescadero CA , San Mateo County, is the most often reference to such a SuperMAC. As for establishing such a SuperMAC in Contra Costa County , the laws, rules and policies for establishing a regional planning commission would apply. CCC-BOS could create a SuperMAC as additional to their MAC laws, rules and policies based on the larger population of a region and a need for overall services management on a local/regional basis.
One could imagine such a regional planning council consolidating the various advisory committees and providing much needed volunteer coordination of services in our region to relieve administrative costs to the county.
Hal, as a community courtesy.
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a resident of Alamo
on Mar 18, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Here's a little assignment: Go find documentation for forming a "SuperMAC" in CC County and publish the results (with source reference) here.
If wishes were fishes we'd all eating rainbow trout.
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a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2009 at 7:05 am
Dear Dolores,
A needed statistical definition is a quote from a former west county supervisor, "Contra Costa County in 98% politics and 2% law." In that commentary, the supervisor described to a group gathered at Chevron the ability for every thing to change to fit the political needs of the supervisors and their supporters.
Since regional planning commissions exist and neighbors have the current political path to such establishment and MACs have been proven, in June 2006, to be defined by the supervisors' whims, it might be better to describe the regulatory and legal processes available to establish a SuperMAC as law.
Thus, our District 3 Supervisor will be appropriately invited to join this discussion by Alamo regional counsel committee, as foolish as that may seem.
Hal, as Halamo
The Alamo Towne Fool
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 19, 2009 at 7:45 am
Since the county attempted to terminate both Regional Planning Commissions not long ago, the odds of their agreeing to create a brand-new political beast such as a "SUPERMAC" are, shall we say, exceedingly long.
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a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2009 at 8:02 am
Documents referenced and circulated on neighborhoods' e-exchanges helped most neighbors study the possibilities of incorporation and its options. As I recall, these documents were referenced on DW's Forum for all voters' review:
Web Link
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Newly Incorporated Cities: Successfully Transitioning to Cityhood (pdf)
City Annexations and the New Public Finance (doc)
Our Neighborhoods' functional committee for administration/formation has once again reviewed these documents and references to general and municipal law. Let's recommend that all neighbors including the past proponents and opponents of incorporation read these references on www.calafco.org, under RESOURCES. Our view forward can be more informed.
**Commentary by Melissa, co-chair, Alamo region neighborhoods forum, Alamo region community of neighborhoods**
Hal, as a community courtesy
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 19, 2009 at 8:13 am
I believe the assignment was to go find documentation for forming a "SuperMAC" in CC County and publish the results (with source reference) here.
Until that happens, it's the
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a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2009 at 8:48 am
As LAFCO does not have jurisdiction over MACs, LAFCO cannot offer any substantial comment on this matter.
With regard to an incorporation proposal including provisions for various committee and commissions, I am not aware of anything in the LAFCO law that would preclude this. However, as previously noted, it would be unusual.
The question here is if LAFCO were to approve an incorporation subject to the formation of various committee and commissions, would such action be defensible? LAFCO must often ask ourselves this question given the litigious society in which we live.
**Contra Costa LAFCO response** (sanitized)
Hal, as a community courtesy
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2009 at 9:11 am
A message to Ms. Jane Pennington, Clerk of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors:
Dear Jane,
The Danville Weekly Town Square Forum contains a request from one of their pseudonym authors for the legal process for establishment of a regional planning commission in the Alamo region. Such regional planning councils, in other counties, have functional committees to support county services provision in the region. Such committees in Contra Costa County are recognized as county advisory committees such as Z-36, R-7A, P-2B and P-5.
What the author is requesting are the methods for proposing the following for BOS consideration:
1. A seven member Alamo Region Planning Council as chairs of seven functional committees existing or to be formed in the Alamo Region.
2. County advisory committees for public safety, public works, economic development, parks and recreation, and more.
Specifically, what the author is requesting is specific documentation on the process of proposal and consideration.
Best wishes,
Harald A. Bailey
As a community courtesy
Alamo region community of neighborhoods
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2009 at 1:03 pm
According to review of the June 2006 changes to Municipal Advisory Councils (MAC) in Contra Costa County, the legal process was a proposal included as an agenda item for the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors. There was no exceptional legal process or review in changing the MAC structures beyond certain impact review by the Community Development Department.
Jointly, County Counsel and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors can be provided public proposal to be considered by the Board of Supervisors. In matters as complex as public policy on municipal advisory, such proposals are prepared by counsel familiar with general, municipal and similar laws and regulatory practices. If such proposal is refused review by the Board of Supervisors there are further legal remedies via the courts and state legislature.
While MACs in Contra Costa County are simply community advisory committees serving the Board of Supervisors in delivering information to a region or community, other counties, with Pescadero CA as noted example, have established regional planning councils with services committees to support county delivery of services to major regions and larger population centers. In view as counsel, it would be an advantage to Contra Costa County to have such a planning and services body, as community volunteers, to provide what would be otherwise costly contact with a large population or region by county departments and their employees.
By comparison, using a private community structure such as the Alamo Improvement Association or similar for such planning and services advisory to the supervisors eliminates the restrictions typical of MACs of any size or form. Such a community structure could raise independent funding for projects, communicate more broadly with governments, and retain counsel and other professional support to represent their efforts on behalf of regional neighborhoods.
**Commentary by Beth, regional counsel committee, Alamo region community of neighborhoods**
Hal, as a community courtesy
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 19, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Pescadero unfortunately is not in Contra Costa County and does not make any sort of "noted example" for this county. Find a MAC in this county that has the authorities and powers that you seek. That would be noted example worthy of all emulation.
As for a "private community structure" such as the AIA, it would probably be another layer of autocratic and bureaucratic government. Only this layer would not have to obey any laws regarding Open Meetings and conflict of interest. Before any support is given to the AIA and any proposed list of citizens' commissions and committees, we must have a defined structure of such an organization and an oversight citizen's committee in place. There is little reason to support a proposed AIA structure that does not provide those requirements.
After all, do we really want Alamo to be governed in the "back room?"
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Finding failure in Contra Costa County in interactive relationships with county regions, cities and districts is an easy task. The examples expose themselves every day due to the power enlisted by the board of supervisors and their long-term "back-room" political supporters.
Alamo region neighborhoods have wealth and counsel to effect their choices of government actions and response to government inaction. Let's not be silly about that power to set the bar for county performance in our region.
Dolores, your journalism is needed to explain reality,
Hal, as a community courtesy
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 20, 2009 at 9:27 am
Dolores, your journalism is needed to explain reality - to Hal.
(If wishes were fishes...)
a resident of another community
on Mar 20, 2009 at 11:10 am
Dear Dolores,
Let me extend my thanks to Triogenes for participating in a forum that was part of story development for a major news service on the content of on-line news forums and blogs. That story was just filed for publication and no further discussion is planned.
After reading the draft of that story, I could imagine your editorial on the role of forums and blogs in communication among factions and interests in your overall readership region. I would enjoy reading your perspective.
Thank you,
Harald A. Bailey
Member, CDSI Research Fellowship
North America and Asia
a resident of another community
on Mar 21, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Beyond "turn out the lights, the party's is over" is the reality that the future has moved to the neighborhoods of the Alamo region. So let us sing a fond farewell:
Goodnight Irene, goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I'll see you in my dreams
Sometimes I live in the country
Sometimes I live in town
A long, long time ago the dreams of Alamo as a center for semi-rural lifestyle died. Now the reality of urban luxury is to be defined.
A future of neighborhood character and economic development describes a reality quite beyond a long-past semi-rural dream. Most importantly, it keeps the reality of character in our neighborhoods and a vital business district important to our community service.
Let's discuss in this forum,
Hal Bailey
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Travel: To Catch a Predator

Don't spend this year's Shark Week on your couch, here's how (and where) you can get up close and personal with the real thing

Swimming with Sharks: Palau's Blue Corner
One of the world's best shark diving spots is Palau, a tiny chain of islands more than 500 miles east of the Philippines. The country's cobalt waters teem with life, especially the spectacular reefs of Blue Corner, where the steep coral shelf provides strong, unpredictable currents that overpower smaller fish, creating a veritable buffet for sharks. Dive down to the ideal depth of around 40 feet, hook a secure line to the reef and wait. Soon whitetip and grey reef sharks will approach to feast on the bounty of fish surrounding you. Palau Now! is one of several resources for finding the right shark adventure for you.
Shark Fishing: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic Jaws made us question our position atop the food chain. It turns out we overreacted a little. The movie fomented anti–great white shark hysteria and a subsequent slaughter that left the sea beasts nearly nonexistent in Cape Cod. But almost 40 years later, the sharks are back. While it's illegal to catch great whites, they've been known to make an appearance during fishing expeditions for mako, thresher and blue sharks.You don't have to be a master angler to get in on this action; MBG Ultimate Fishing Adventures can customize a trip for even the greenest amateur. Its "Deep Sea Week End Combo" gets you a six-person trip including bait and tackle, nine hours of fishing and a catch guarantee, meaning that if you strike out and catch nothing, you get another full-day trip for half the price. But with a 95 percent success rate, it's unlikely you'll walk away empty-handed.
Shark Watching: Golden Nugget, Las Vegas
Who said there's no reason to go to the Golden Nugget hotel and casino? Its 200,000-gallon aquarium features a 30-foot transparent tube waterslide that zips you directly through a tank filled with five different shark species: sand, tiger, nurse, blacktip reef and zebra. Want to learn more about the sharks? The casino's staff marine biologists will give you a behind-the-scenes tour of the tank for $30.
Shark Cage Diving: Cape Town, South Africa
Here's where you go to come nose-to-snout with a great white. Several charter tours in South Africa offer the opportunity to be tossed in a steel cage and submerged in chum-filled, shark-infested waters. Starting at around $150, the company Shark Cage Diving begins your day with a continental breakfast and information session before boarding the boat. The package includes diving gear and a money-back guarantee if you don't see any sharks. At 10 a.m. you'll head five miles off the coast, drop anchor, then fill the water with bloody bait to attract as many giant man-eaters as possible. Once the sharks arrive for their feeding frenzy, you drop into the water for 20 minutes for the ultimate experience of cheating a bloody end with only a lattice of steel protecting you from their fury.


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Doctors patch hole inside woman's heart
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - A hole in a local woman's heart goes undetected for almost 50 years.
We bring you her story as part of our 'Live Red' series. It's a partnership we have with Wellmont Health System to raise awareness about women's heart disease.
News 5 found out it was listening to her body that very well may have saved her life.
Most of Susan Baldwin's life has been 'business as usual', until 2009 when she noticed simple tasks suddenly got harder. "I began with just some tiredness, some fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath," Baldwin remembered.
Baldwin took her concerns to doctors searching for answers. In the meantime ,she got migraines and worse. "I was at work and my face started to drawl a little bit, and the end of my tongue got a little numb and speech was just a little slurred," said Baldwin.
What she had was a mini-stroke. Baldwin's doctor recommended she see a cardiologist and take an EKG. Test results revealed Baldwin actually had a hole in inside of her heart. Doctors told us that hole was about the size of a dime. "It was quite shocking. I had always felt like I had taken pretty good care of myself," said Baldwin.
Dr. Marc Mayhew, an interventional cardiologist with the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute, said Baldwin's condition is known as an atrial sepal defect, where there's a hole in the walls that separate the chambers of the heart.
Dr. Mayhew said it's a rare condition people are born with that show few if any symptoms until it reaches a tipping point. "Depending on how much blood flows in the wrong direction, things such as heart failure [and] strokes can develop down the line," said Dr. Mayhew.
Baldwin's heart was literally patched up inside a cath lab in December of 2009. Doctors sent a closure device through a vein without ever opening up her heart. "Immediately I could feel some difference," Baldwin said.
Now Baldwin said she's as good as new; crediting her doctors and her conscience. "If you get the feeling something's not right with your body, don't ignore that. you're receiving a message and pay attention to that," said Dr. Mayhew.
"It's a whole lot easier to be safe than sorry," added Baldwin.
Doctor Mayhew told us he usually patches about 25 atrial septal defects a year in a cath lab.
We found out the procedure that takes about an hour to perform was once only accomplished through open heart surgery.
We learned it's not common practice to screen for atrial septal defects. That's why doctors say listen to your body if you feel something's not right.
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Genre: Adventure/Fiction
Number of pages: 293
What's the basic story line?
Animal trainer Mickey Cray suffers a concussion, and he is temporarily forced to stop working. However, when the rent is overdue, he accepts a job as an animal wrangler with a popular reality TV show, called Expedition Survival! His son, Wahoo, who is off from school for the summer, insists on joining him. During filming, Derek Badger, the unskilled star of the show, can't get Mickey's trained animals to cooperate, so he decides to the move production to Florida's Everglades "to put the real back into reality." With untrained animals, a troublemaking actor and a mistreated girl named Tuna who needs their help, things get out of hand. Will Mickey and Wahoo be able to survive Expedition Survival?
Were the characters believable?
Many characters were believable, yet some were not. Wahoo was convincing because although he was not a good student, he had a warm-heart and was a clever kid who cared for his father and others who needed his help. Mickey was somewhat believable because he had a fair amount of bad luck in his life, yet it was hard to believe that someone could like animals more than people. The only character that was not very realistic at all was Derek Badger. He was too clumsy, selfish and rude to believe as the star of a show about survivors.
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being best), how would you rate this book?
I would rate this book a 9. It took a little while to get into it, but once you started reading, it was a fast-paced, suspenseful story. After every chapter there was always a cliffhanger that made you want to read more. If you liked Carl Hiaasen's other books such as Hoot, Flush or Scat, you would definitely enjoy Chomp.


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A 60-month loan used to purchase a high-priced vehicle that you cannot afford and have no intention of paying off. The lien will likely end in repossession.
"Tyrone has a gangsta lien on that new Escalade, but he doesn't even have a steady job. I doubt he'll have it for long."
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Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius, and, above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories; these fairies are armed and dangerous.
Artemis thinks he has them right where he wants them...but then they stop playing by the rules.
"Stay back, Human. You don't know what you're dealing with."
Listen to the entire Artemis Fowl series.
©2010 Eoin Colfer (P)2010 Listening Library
"This is now read by Nate Parker as advertised!!!"
At last - this is now the version with Nathaniel Parker reading. I bought the CDs from amazon.com in the meantime, but I do prefer the audible download, so I'm glad to get this. I had downloaded the Enn Reitel when it came out a few months ago, but I much prefer Nathaniel Parker. So thank you, audible, for getting the Nathaniel Parker version. Please stick with him!
"Same problem"
I too ordered the book because the description stated that it was narrated by Nathaniel Parker, but it was in fact narrated by Enn Reitel. And I too am still waiting for the error to be resolved and for my account to be credited. Now I'm leary of purchasing the book from Audible since I don't know whether I can trust the descriptions. Maybe I'll have to go to Amazon, which *does* have the Parker version.
"Not narrated by Nathaniel Parker"
I was really excited when I heard they re-did Book 6 with Nathaniel Parker. Not excited when, even though the title on the page says Narrated By Nathaniel Parker, it's in fact, not. Don't order until you sample for the narrater. Hopefully Audible will be reimbursing everyone's credit.
Enn Ritell completely destroyed this book!!!! I am listening to Mr. Parker and have to say that this is a completely different book. WHY DID AUDIBLE have such a hard time giving us the correct book. Why are they NOT giving us the books we want?? I tried to buy the from the UK site and could not.
The book is wonderful and Nathaniel Parker is a Gem.
"I Was Duped"
I waited to get the Nathaniel Parker version rather than the Enn Riotel version because Parker's is the only voice I wish to hear doing the Fowl series. Therefore, I was stunned when the Nathaniel Parker version I downloaded was actually the Enn Riotel version! If they ever correct the mistake and give me the Nathaniel Parker version, I will rescind this review, if not... shame on Audible for stealing my credit under false pretenses!
I'm a Cardiac Anesthesiologist with two college aged children. I used 2 check my kid's books for appropriateness & now enjoy those books 2.
"Colfer is great"
I have read every Fowl book and I am an adult. My son read them until he was TOO OLD haha, and now my daughter reads them. All of us have enjoyed the books. Colfer has a whimsical way of blending fact, fiction, science fiction, and fantasy. He has a knack.
His stories some how always have a twist or two that keep me guessing and that is why I read his books. I am a continuous reader and can rip a story to shreds because of poor flow, grammer, or just plain poor plot. Colfer can keep me interested to the last word and I love it.
I am an adult. I am a Cardiac Anesthesiologist. I read constantly and I read Colfer.
Oh yes and the Time Paradox is a great adition to the Fowl collection.
"splendid!! thank you for going the xtra mile!!!"
audible, you rock!! I purchased this book knowing it was read by eoin reitel it was okay but I was like everyone else by being spoiled by the most excellent narration by nathaniel parker.
now all my characters speak the way my mind sees them again...and...I requested that audible make the change, your customer service rocks, there were a few brambles (some caused by me amazingly enough), however I am currently listening to the book once again...I feel warm and fuzzy, foley the centaur has his rather thick cockney accent once again, the world is turning in the right direction...my daughter will also love this too and she will just love listening to this over and over again just like all the other versions.
This was a fine story, we (my daughter and I) just love this series and we are simply giddy with excitement for book #7 to make it to your library.
"Clever ... but almost too clever..."
This book takes the well loved characters and puts them in a situation where they don't have access to most of their usual arsenal of fairy devices to help them out, forcing them to have to rely on their wits instead. It's difficult to explain without any spoilers, but it felt at times as if the author was trying a little too hard to make the story clever to make up for the lack of gadgets, or just for the sake of being clever. Also, for the first time there was a proper cliff hanger at the end, there are always threads that carry over, but never such an obvious cliff hanger before. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, just unexpected. However I enjoyed the story, and it certainly kept you guessing, right up until the end. A couple of the twists I worked out well before the reveal, but just as many twists were red herrings. I'm looking forward to the next and last? book in the series.
Nathaniel Parker's narration was, as ever, fantastic, I can't imagine anyone else reading Artemis stories and voicing the characters.
"just like lost in black hole"
Loved the fun of trying to keep up with the here and now and the used to be . It always entertaining and outstanding
"Still a great series."
This is the first of Artemis Fowl books I've heard on audiobook, so I don't know the whole narrator dispute others are discussing. The book I downloaded here in August of 2010 was well read and enjoyable, so that's what I'm reviewing.
This is a good continuation of a great series. It has all the originality of Harry Potter, and a lot more sophistication than Percy Jackson, and I'm surprised it hasn't gotten as much attention as either. It does not follow one central plot the way the Potter books do, but instead continually creates new stories within the world Colfer has created, so it doesn't leave you hanging at the end of each book. Still, start at the beginning if you are new to the series. If you are familiar with it, you will already have bought the book, and are probably only reading this to see how many people agree with you.
There are, to me, a couple of negatives to "The Time Paradox." It does not build on previous situations as much as the other books have, and even leaves a couple of the questions from the end of the last book unaddressed. Also, it doesn't introduce major new characters or realities the way past books have, instead mostly relying on old characters. This makes it feel a little less dynamic than the previous books. It's like that episode in most serials where the characters go off on a side adventure instead of continuing on towards the central goal.
It's still a very good book for Artemis fans, it just feels a little bit less complex and original than the rest of the series. It's a clean series, in case parents are wondering about it for their kids. No naughty stuff, no gore. Maybe a little complicated for a very young audience, but good for young teens, and older.
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By Nicholas Shipley
E-rate, the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, brings affordable telecommunications and Internet access to schools and libraries across the nation. The 14-year-old program has committed more than $28.5 billion to offset the costs of certain telecommunications needs for schools and libraries.
This money has helped to increase broadband connectivity and establish a strong partnership between education and online resources. Schools have seen that more broadband access allows educators to use the Internet for video conferencing, online educational content, and interactive events such as virtual field trips.
Broadband connectivity also is making schools safer. Districts are using broadband connectivity to increase security by implementing districtwide security video feeds. They can restrict building access and partner with emergency agencies in order to increase first response time in the event of an emergency.
However, as with every program of this magnitude, it is important to establish stringent guidelines to ensure that the funds are disbursed and used properly. The E-rate requires multiple levels of oversight to ensure the prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse.
As your district gets ready to meet the E-rate filing deadline this spring, you need to know about changes made in the E-rate requirements since last year.
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So when I saw A La Russe's website, I immediatly got a crush. Not only because some really heart warming souvenirs came up in my head but also because I thought that it's really cool to re-invent a sort of a traditional piece into a fashion statement one. Not to mention that I've chosen the schal called ''Kristina'', each of the pieces on their online store has got a name. Cool fact isn't it? So it's not just a schal, it definitely feels like a personalised one. The quality is beyond amazing and has been crafted in Russia, talking about traditional : it keeps you warm and stylish at the same time. So my outfit is all in burgundy, plum and cream shades. These colours just seem perfect by this time of the year. What do you guys think about it?
COAT : Zara
SCHAL : ''Kristina'' A La Russe
HAT : Zalando
PANTS : Windsor Store
BOOTS : Mango
BAG : Louis Vuitton
NECKLACE : Cornwall Street
SPIKE BRACELET : Jessica Kovacs
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The act of opening and closing a washing machine while in mid cycle. Often done to see if the machine is working properly, if there is enough soap, or to try to discover when and to where those errant socks escape
While waiting for my clothes to dry at the laundramat I watched every other person using a washing machine there perform at least one act of agitatorruptus.
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Discover The Next Andrew Jenks!
This weekend, World Of Jenks creator Andrew Jenks is helping to host the All American High School Film Festival—which is basically like a Sundance Film Festival for teens. High schoolers across the country entered short films in the festival, and Andrew will be showing the best ones in New York City this weekend.
If you don't live near NYC, you can still watch the films at home—they are being streamed at hsfilmfest.com. We're definitely going to be tuning in to support the major girl power happening at this year's festival.
"One of the cool things to me is that nearly 40 percent of the films we're showing at the festival were directed by women," Andrew said when he stopped by the Seventeen offices recently. "In Hollywood it's only about 5 percent, so I thought that was really cool." We do too!
If you can't watch them all, you can catch Andrew's rec. "One of my favorite films we're showing is called The Painted Girl. It's about a young woman who is coming out of the closet to her mom," Andrew told us. But that's just one pick of films spanning across 10 different categories!
Click here to buy tickets to the festival and go to hsfilmfest.com to watch the films online from October 4-6.


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Probably the BIGGEST daily battle I face as a mom is trying to clean up all the messes. I swear, my girls can turn a clean home into a messy one in record time. Let's face it, everything we do causes a mess. When we read books, we read ten thousand. When we eat lunch, we put half of it on the floor. When we do an art project or get out the Play-Doh, there is always a mess. I can't keep up. I have only one resolution for 2013, and part of it is to keep my home organized. I've started implementing a few things to get control of the vicious cycle…
The 10-minute Sweep
This is something I learned from my sister in-law. Each night, once my girls are in bed, my husband and I do a 10 minute sweep of the house, picking up as much as we can and putting it away. Mail, laundry, toys… anything that isn't where it should be.
Bins and Baskets
These are life-savers, for sure. We have a basket of books in nearly every room. All of the art supplies are now neatly organized and labeled. Even things like socks and leggings and underwear have their own bin now.
Clean Up a Mess Before You Make a New One
I feel like this is something every parent tells their child, but it's a hard one to put into practice. It's a quick way to prevent a catastrophe.
Help Your Little One Clean Up Their Mess
When there is a HUGE mess to be picked up, little ones can become easily frustrated. To avoid a meltdown, help your child pick up.
Pack Away the Books and Toys
After Christmas, I went out and bought four large clear plastic totes. I packed up half of all the toys, books, and art supplies we own and put them in the basement, leaving the other half in the house to be used. At the end of the month, we'll switch them out.
Keep Food in the Kitchen
I just started implementing this rule, and it has made a huge difference. No more crumbs on the carpet. No more spilled milk in my bed.
Utilize Nap Time
This can be tricky if you need to use a loud vacuum, but nap time is the perfect time to get a little bit of cleaning done, especially the kind that can't be done with a baby on your hip.
This is easier said than done, I know. With less stuff, it's harder to make such a big mess. Try to only buy things you truly need. If it's not something you need, then try to get rid of something else.
Do Two Things At Once
Moms are born with this skill, I think. It becomes particularly useful for cleaning. While the kids are eating breakfast, wipe the counters or wash big dishes. While the babes are in the bath, clean the bathroom fixtures and sort the laundry.
Don't Stress
As a mom, it's important to realize that things don't always have to be in tip-top shape. Unless you're hosting a party or the President is on his way to see you, your home doesn't have to be sparkling and perfect. Give yourself a little slack and do a little at a time.
What about you? How to you keep up with constant mess-making in your home?


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Film & Discussion: Maestra
With Cuban Educator Dr. Norma Guillard, film Director Katherine Murphy and panel of adult educators.
Maestra pays homage to thousands of young Cuban women in the 1960´s that were mobilized against illiteracy on the island. A total of 250,000 volunteers taught 700,000 people to read and write in one year. While Cuba, after the revolution, was able to have a massive adult education program that educated millions of Cuban adults, today in California, the government is shutting down education for millions of immigrant workers and their families.
After the film, a panel with Cuban educator Dr. Norma Guillard, film Director Katherine Murphy, along with California adult education teachers will discuss the film and the battle today to defend adult education programs in California.