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Coral reefs are colorful underwater forests which teem with life and act as a natural protective barrier for coastal regions. The fishes and plants which call them home belong to some of the most diverse--and fragile--ecosystems on the planet.
In one year alone, 16 percent of the world's coral reefs were wiped out. A sea temperature change of a mere one degree Celsius would yield similar losses. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the water cause additional damage to corals, leaving them defenseless against storm damage and erosion.
The spectacular and delicate coral reefs of Florida, Hawaii and Puerto Rico are ecological gems and important economic resources. Often called "rainforests of the sea" for their rich biodiversity, the coral on which these diverse ecosystems are based are actually living organisms themselves. They form when polyps--the living portion of stony corals--extract calcium from seawater and combine it with carbon dioxide to construct the elaborate limestone skeletons that form the reef.
Between just Key Biscayne and Dry Tortugas, the Florida Keys contain about 6,000 coral reefs. This reef system--third largest in the world--contains more than 100 species of soft and stony corals and hundreds of fish species, from tiny sergeant majors to giant barracudas.
In coral reefs around the world thousands of marine species find food and shelter, which in turn support economically valuable recreational and commercial fishing. Coral reefs also form a breakwater for adjacent coasts, providing natural protection from storm surges.
Coral reefs are hotspots for the tourism industry, which thrive on providing visitors with unforgettable scuba diving and snorkeling experiences. The coral reefs off the Florida Keys help generate more than $1.6 billion in revenues annually.
Higher sea temperatures from global warming have already caused major coral bleaching events. Bleaching occurs when corals respond to the stress of warmer temperatures by expelling the colorful algae that live within them. Some coral are able to recover, but too often the coral dies, and the entire ecosystem for which it forms the base, virtually disappears.
Longer-lasting and more extensive bleaching events are already on the rise, with further increases expected in the decades ahead as ocean temperatures continue to rise. Warmer waters are also expected to increase the incidence of other coral diseases such as black band disease, white band disease, white plague, and white pox, all of which can lead to mass mortality of coral, and subsequently the entire ecosystem it supports.
Ocean acidification--which occurs when oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere--is also a threat to coral. As the oceans become more acidic, the corals' ability to form skeletons through calcification is inhibited, causing their growth to slow. A doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide will reduce calcification in some corals by as much as 50 percent.
Sea level rise caused by melting sea ice and thermal expansion of the oceans could also cause problems for some reefs by making them too deep to receive adequate sunlight, another factor important for survival.
Reducing overall global warming pollution is essential to minimize ocean temperature increases causing coral bleaching. However, minimizing other impacts not directly related to global warming can improve the ability of these sensitive ecosystems to withstand the duress of global warming.
Managers will need to improve water quality by reducing water pollution from ocean sources (e.g. ocean dumping) and improving watershed management of nearby lands. Other management options could include local restrictions on ocean dredging and large boat traffic, as well as appropriate modifications of regulations relating to tourism, and commercial and recreational fisheries.
Coral monitoring must be expanded to include ocean acidification, calcification rates, water temperatures, and coral bleaching rates if managers expect to be able to effectively conserve these reefs as the climate warms. Research is needed to develop and implement new methods of restoring damaged or destroyed coral reefs.
To help draw attention to the problem, NWF has launched a public awareness campaign targeted at divers and snorkelers to arm them with information about how they can help protect coral and minimize global warming's impact. Some of the most important actions recommended by NWF include:
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THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION NAMES BERKELEY AS AN INAUGURAL CITY OF THE 100 RESILIENT CITIES NETWORKBerkeley to be among the first group of cities selected to benefit from innovative resilience planning tools and resources
Berkeley, California (Tuesday, December 03, 2013) - The Rockefeller Foundation today announced that Berkeley was selected as an inaugural member of the 100 Resilient Cities Network. Berkeley was one of nearly 400 cities across six continents to apply for The Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge, and one of only 33 cities to be selected. An additional 67 cities will be selected over the next two years.
The Rockefeller Foundation defines resilience as "the ability of a community to withstand shocks while still maintaining its essential functions and to recover quickly and effectively." Berkeley will be awarded at least two years of funding to cover the cost of a full-time staff person dedicated to coordinating the City's resilience efforts, including readiness for earthquakes and wildfires, and advancement of local strategies designed to prepare the community for the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise and extreme heat.
"We congratulate Berkeley on being named one of the 100 Resilient Cities," said Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin. "Along with 32 other cities across six continents, Berkeley will be able to better prepare for, withstand, and bounce back more effectively in the face of shocks, stresses and other vulnerabilities. Berkeley is now part of a global network of urban areas focused on building resilience, to share best practices and lead by example for cities throughout the world."
As part of the 100 Resilient Cities Network, Berkeley will also receive access to tools, technical support, and resources for implementing a comprehensive resilience plan. Initial partners for this platform of services include Swiss Re, Palantir, the World Bank, the American Institute of Architects, and Architecture for Humanity, which united at the Clinton Global Initiative in September to commit to providing support in design thinking, planning, and alternate services.
Through the 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge, cities from around the world were invited to apply for the new 100 Resilient Cities Network. A panel of distinguished leaders from around the world selected awardees based on how a city planned to approach and build greater resilience; how a city would incorporate a range of constituents (e.g., civil society, local businesses, and academia) in its resilience planning and implementation; and how the needs of the poor or vulnerable would be addressed.
"We are excited about this global network of cities, large and small, coastal and land-locked, ancient and modern, and for Berkeley to be a part of it. As Berkeley explained so clearly in its application, building resilience requires partners from every sector, and we have an outstanding multi-sector platform of tools and resources that we are eager to make available to help Berkeley become more resilient," said Michael Berkowitz, Managing Director for 100 Resilient Cities at The Rockefeller Foundation.
"We are honored to be selected to participate in the 100 Resilient Cities Network, and proud of Berkeley's proactive approach to building resilience in our community," said Berkeley City Manager, Christine Daniel. "Participation in the 100 Resilient Cities Network will help the City to accelerate our efforts to make Berkeley better able to prepare for and bounce back from disasters. We are looking forward to contributing Berkeley's best practices to the 100 Resilient Cities Network, and to learning resilience approaches from our fellow cities."
The announcement came at The Rockefeller Foundation's third annual Innovation Forum titled, "Building Resilient Cities," which was held in partnership with the Financial Times in New York City.
For nearly a decade, The Rockefeller Foundation has been a leader in the growing field of resilience in both urban and rural contexts, building urban climate change resilience in Asia through its Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network, through investments in building rural climate change resilience in Africa, by funding comprehensive planning work in post-Katrina New Orleans, and most recently, by leading New York Governor Cuomo's post-Sandy Commission, which set forth a bold plan for building long-term resilience in New York. Building on these investments, and in order to enable cities around the world to prepare for the challenges of the 21st century it launched the 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge in May 2013. Additional cities will be named to join the 100 Resilient Cities Network in subsequent years.
About The Rockefeller FoundationThe Rockefeller Foundation aims to achieve equitable growth by expanding opportunity for more people in more places worldwide, and to build resilience by helping them prepare for, withstand, and emerge stronger from acute shocks and chronic stresses. Throughout its 100 year history, The Rockefeller Foundation has enhanced the impact of innovative thinkers and actors working to change the world by providing the resources, networks, convening power, and technologies to move them from idea to impact. In today's dynamic and interconnected world, The Rockefeller Foundation has a unique ability to address the emerging challenges facing humankind through innovation, intervention and influence in order to shape agendas and inform decision making. For more information, please visit www.rockefellerfoundation.org
About 100 Resilient Cities – Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation 100 Resilient Cities is dedicated to supporting cities to adopt and incorporate a resilience mindset in their planning, development, and community-building so that they are better prepared for and can quickly rebound from 21st century shocks and stresses. 100 Resilient Cities enables cities around the world to develop and implement resilience plans, provides city leaders a forum to share and learn from others' experiences, and connects them with suppliers, thinkers, and stakeholders who can help them improve their city's resilience. 100 Resilient Cities – Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation, is financially supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and managed as a sponsored project by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides governance and operational infrastructure to its sponsored projects. Learn more about RPA at www.rockpa.org.
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1) Buying up land in southern Indiana. You wanna buy beach front property? You gotta get it from me, I own it all......or will. (Hey Florida, you've had it good for long enough, it's OUR TURN now!!)
2) Am investing in Carrier Corp. makers of home and commercial air conditioners.
3) Purchasing Polar Ice Company
4) Preparing a lawsuit with my team of lawyers to sue the pants off you eco-maniacs that want to stop this trend and thwart my money making ideas.
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Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
Not to derail a weather thread, for basketball, (grin) but would you move to Seattle if the Pacers did?
Not sure, maybe. That is one of those things that is easy to say, sure I would, but whether I actually would I don't know. But my sister lived there for a few years and I know what the weather is like and I would really like it. Traffic and cost of living has gotten pretty bad though
I can live with the inferno summers. It's the brutal winters that kill me. If every winter were like last winter then I wouldn't complain at all about the Indy climate.
I didn't think it was too bad today, until I went out in the afternoon heat and replaced a battery. The pneumonia doesn't help much either. I was pouring sweat and sucking wind.
I hate the heat and don't mind the cold. I can only take so many layers off, can always warm up though.


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Six episodes in the life of Homer Price including one in which he and his pet skunk capture four bandits and another about a donut machine on the rampage. Author: Robert McCloskey
Review by Lily:
I really love it! I read it for school, and I would reccamend it anyone who likes humor books (which is bacicly all kids) Homer Price is an awesome book!
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Convention Calendar
Nature's Sunshine Products
2013 National Convention
Salt Palace
Runs through • Saturday
Attendance • 2,500
Keystone Symposia
2013 Metabolism and
Angiogenesis Symposium
Runs through • April 8
Attendance • 150
Keystone Symposia
2013 Cardiac Remodeling,
Signaling & Heart Function
Runs through • April 12
Attendance • 200
Systems & Software
Technology Conference
2013 IEEE Software Conference,
Salt Lake Marriott at City Creek
Runs through • April 12
Attendance • 400
Economic Calendar
New economic numbers to be released this week:
Institute of Supply Management • Manufacturing index for March
Commerce Department • Construction spending for February
Commerce Department • Factory orders for February
Institute of Supply Management • Service sector index for March
Labor Department • Weekly jobless claims
Freddie Mac • Weekly mortgage rates
Labor Department • Employment data for March
Commerce Department • International trade data for February
Federal Reserve • Consumer credit data for February
IPOs Planned
Initial public offerings as provided by Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, Conn. (ipohome.com), and SEC filings:
Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology Inc. • Holliston, Mass., 1.7 million shares, priced $10 to $22, managed by Summer Street Research Partners and Maxim Group. Proposed Nasdaq symbol HART. Business: A clinical stage regenerative medicine company developing life-saving medical devices.
Independent Bank Group Inc. • McKinney, Texas, 3.2 million shares, priced $24 to $26, managed by Sandler O'Neill, Evercore Partner, and Keefe Bruyette Woods. Proposed Nasdaq symbol IBTX. Business: Bank holding company with 30 offices serving the Dallas-Forth Worth metropolitan area.
Utah Events
Monday - Sunday
Anniversary • Golden Brain Books, 151 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City, will celebrate its 30th anniversary from April 1 through April 7 beginning at 10 a.m. each day. A selection of over 200 titles of books are available for $5 each; and products have been carefully selected for a 75 percent reduction from each of the newly expanded sections including jewelry and body care, the new home and garden section, and gifts for feeding the mind, body, and spirit. Attendance is free.
Women & Children • In conjunction with the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Macy's at City Creek will hold a special Women and Children's Night beginning at 6 p.m. Activities will include informal modeling, kids' activities, a cooking demonstration, live music, a beauty bash and more. Attendees also can enter to win a $250 Macy's shopping spree. Attendance is free. Macy's at City Creek is located at 100 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City.


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"Kim puts her computer to work and makes money while working from home. She says that Work At Home University has helped change her financial life and recommends it to people as a good opportunity."
Have You Ever Considered Beating The Recession?Kim Swartz of League City, Texas never thought that she would work online, until curiosity got the best of her and she ordered a course from Millionaire author Michelle Withrow called Work At Home University. Before she knew it, she discovered her secret to beating the recession, and being able to provide for her family while at home with her three children.
I heard about Kim from a colleague last month and decided to feature her story in our weekly report. In our phone interview she told me her amazing story. "I actually make about $6,000-$8,000 a month working from home online. It's enough to comfortably replace my old jobs income, especially considering I only work about 15-18 hours a week from my own home online. It gives me so much time to spend with my family." A check Kim recently received using the Work At Home University System
Working online has been a financial windfall for Kim, who struggled for months to find a decent job but kept hitting dead ends. "I lost my job shortly after the recession hit, I needed reliable income, I was not interested in the "get rich quick" scams you see all over the internet. Those are all pyramid schemes. I just needed a legitimate way to earn a living for me and my family. The best part of working online is that I am always home with the kids. Thanks to the Work At Home University System I am now giving my kids the childhood they deserve."
I asked her about how she started her remarkable journey. "It was pretty easy, I saw an ad by Michelle Withrow about a course called Work At Home University. I knew about Michelle Withrow from TV and knew she was legit, and since they offered a "2-Month Satisfaction Guarantee" - I figured I really had nothing to lose. so I invested in the course.
I got the course and within five weeks I had made over $8,000!!! It's really simple, I am not a computer whiz, but I can use the internet. I follow Michelle Withrow's simple instruction. "I don't even have to sell anything and nobody has to buy anything from me". There are still a few positions available for all over the country at the time of this report, you should try it.
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Injured hip likely to cost Morris rest of road trip
Reliever sent to Miami for evaluation; Miami hopeful injury isn't too series
ANAHEIM -- Feeling some discomfort in his right hip, Marlins reliever Bryan Morris was sent back to Miami on Tuesday for further evaluation.
Morris has helped solidify the eighth inning, but the hard-throwing right-hander experienced some discomfort after pitching in Colorado on Saturday.
"We're going to get it checked out," president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. "I don't want to jump to any conclusions."
The team remains hopeful the issue isn't serious, but Morris isn't expected to return for the rest of the road trip, which includes the remainder of the series against the Angels -- which concludes Wednesday night -- as well as a weekend set in Atlanta.
"I'm hoping it is only a couple of days," Hill said.
Morris has worked in the eighth inning, as have A.J. Ramos and Mike Dunn.
Rosters expand on Monday, and the Marlins can bring up more pitching depth then. The team is hoping Carter Capps will return from the disabled list in early September.
The Marlins acquired Morris from the Pirates on June 1 for a Competitive Balance pick in the First-Year Player Draft. With Miami, he's thrown 37 2/3 innings while posting a 0.48 ERA.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter


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Holiday Gifts for 6-Year-Old Children
The 12 Ages of Christmas: 6-Year-Olds
Instead of the 12 days of Christmas, we're celebrating the ages and the toys that go along with them. Keep an eye out for your age group as we tick along throughout the season!
On the sixth day of Christmas, yours truly gave to thee... a Barbie Townhouse and a remote control dinosaur. I've tried not to be too gender specific thus far, but when tots turn six, their lust for pink and all things motor starts to make themselves known so we've picked out two toys that will suit a young girl's fancy and make a rough and tumble lad very happy. Barbie fans will rejoice when they see the 3-story townhome underneath the tree this year. A throwback to the original home of the '70s, the updated version still includes an elevator but has a flat screen TV and a whirlpool tub. The swanky spot also has operating lights and sounds so the dreamy lady will know when her gal pals or suitors arrive. For the lil man of the house, Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur ($130) will have youngsters doing cartwheels. The four-legged friend walks, eats, stretches, blinks, roars and snorts on command. He can also stand on his hind legs making him even taller than his 27" resting stature.
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Auburn (Ala.) High athlete Cameron Echols-Luper hasn't decided on which college he will attend, but the 6-foot, 190-pound athlete decided earlier in his recruitment what state it would be in.
Echols-Luper was determined to play college football back in his home state of Texas. His stepfather Curtis Luper, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Auburn, knew it.
So did Auburn head coach Gene Chizik.
"I told them that I was going back to Texas to play," said Echols-Luper. "I told them that I always wanted to go back to where I'm from and play college football."
With his stepfather being a college coach, Echols-Luper has been on the move for much of his young life. He's lived in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and now Alabama.
His mother and stepfather have seen him play. Echols-Luper would like for his grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins to do the same. They are all still in Texas.
"I have offers from several schools from all across the country," he said. "But I never really entertained any except for the ones from schools in Texas. The only schools I visited were TCU and Texas A&M."
Echols-Luper received offers from TCU, Texas A&M, North Carolina, Maryland, Illinois, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Southern Miss and Wake Forest to name a few. The absence of Auburn on the list goes back to him wanting to play in Texas.
"After I told my stepdad and Coach Chizik that I was going to play college football in Texas, my recruitment from them never progressed to the point of them offering," said Echols-Luper. "I love Auburn, but I wanted to go home. I want to go back to Texas."
All that is left for him to do now is decide which college in the Lone Star State.
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A fruit fly find near Chile's Port of Valparaiso is not expected to affect grape shipments from the country to North America.
Eleven fruit flies were discovered in Cerro Yungay, which is near the busy port, in early January.
In a Jan. 11 statement, Ronald Bown, president of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX), said the association and its shippers were in full compliance with U.S. Department of Agriculture requirements for the importation of fresh fruit into the U.S.
ASOEX officials, Bown said, have been in frequent contact with the Chilean Phytosanitary Agency and Port authorities, shipping companies, exporters and growers, industry suppliers and others engaged in providing fresh Chilean fruit to North American markets.
"Among the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association's highest priorities is to be in full compliance with all of the USDA's food safety standards, not only at the point of production but throughout the supply chain," Bown said. "To this effect, fruit loaded at the Port of Valparaiso must use micropunctured bags or protection nets on pallets if the fruit does not arrive at the port in sealed containers from their respective packing stations."
That protocol will be in place from Jan. 12 through the end of the Chilean fruit season, Bown said.
On Jan. 12, the first vessel complying with the new protocol was loaded with Chilean fruit bound for U.S. markets.
"ASOEX does not foresee any impact on volume entering the North American market,and is anticipating strong, consistent supply throughout the season," Bown said.


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NEW YORK -- American Express ( AXP) said Thursday it was cutting 5,400 jobs, or about 8.5% of its work force, and would take fourth-quarter restructuring charges of $742 million. American Express also announced fourth-quarter charges of $153 million for "cardmember reimbursements for various types of transactions dating back several years. This amount deals with fees, interest and bonus rewards as well as an incremental expense related to the consent orders entered into with regulators last October." The charges totaled $594 million after taxes and American Express said that its fourth-quarter net income fell to $637 million, or 56 cents a share, from $1.19 billion, or $1.01 a share, in the year-earlier period. Excluding special items, American Express said fourth-quarter adjusted net income was $1.2 billion, or $1.09 a share. Analysts were expecting fourth-quarter earnings of $1.06 a share. American Express Slashes Workforce, Takes Charge
Wells Fargo ( WFC) is expected by Wall Street to report fourth-quarter earnings Friday of 88 cents a share on revenue of $21.29 billion. Wells Fargo is the first of the major U.S. banks to report earnings. Buy-Rated Big-Bank Stocks to Trade Pre-Earnings
Chevron ( CVX) said Thursday that fourth-quarter earnings would be "notably higher" than third-quarter profit, getting a lift from bigger gains on asset sales and more oil and gas production. Chevron, the nation's second-biggest oil company, earned $5.25 billion, or $2.69 a share, in the third quarter. Chevron is expected by analysts to report earnings of $3.03 a share in the fourth quarter. It reports earnings on Feb. 1.
Apple's ( AAPL) Phil Schiller, the tech giant's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, reportedly nixed rumors swirling about a cheaper iPhone in an interview with The Shanghai Evening News. In a translation obtained by The Next Web, Schiller spoke about the speculation of a cheaper iPhone, saying this will "never be the future of Apple products." Schiller, instead, reiterated the company's commitment to building premium products. Apple Nixes Cheap iPhone Chatter: Report
Boeing's ( BA) 787 Dreamliner jet suffered a cracked cockpit window and an oil leak on separate flights in Japan on Friday, Reuters reported. Earlier this week, an All Nippon Airways 787 flight in Japan was canceled after the crew discovered an error message related to the plane's braking system. The latest mishap brings to five the number of incidents the Dreamliner has suffered this week.
India's Infosys ( INFY) saw profits in the December quarter decline less than expected and raised its annual revenue forecast to $7.5 billion from $7.3 billion.
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You're right, though. Perl is slightly faster than Ruby in most cases. This has mostly to do with interpreter startup time, but I think the Perl Development team also has simply had more time to tweak the C code. This is the sort of thing that will improve over time.
Patches welcome.
Perl Development team also has simply had more time to tweak the C code
Yes, that damned Perl Development team. They've done such a bloody good job of tweaking stuff already that I'm finding it very hard to get perl to go any faster. And the parrot folks are even worse - they're trying to get it fast as they design it, so that us retrofit tinkerers can't even squeeze any more out of it.


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By Allen Sanderson
From: Oootah
Sep 5, 2007
|This line originally ended about 80 feet up at a hanging stance with three anchors (two with chains) below a bulge. Recently, another bolt has been added above the anchors that protects moves over the bulge to the chains on Deja Vu. This extension is called Reality Check and makes the line 5.11+ (maybe harder for shorter folks). If climbing Reality Check, a 60m rope is necessary to lower off the Deja Vu chains. Perhaps the original chains should be removed, since they seem to unnecessarily break up the line.
By Greg Martinez
From: SLC UTAH
Sep 10, 2007
|you better put the third anchor back this week.or IM chopping your bolt.my route been there for years.if your trying to start shit your doing a good job. you made the anchor a lot weaker the bolts holding the chains are only in a few inches. the third anchor with the sling & locking link was the back up part of anchor the bolt is 3.25 inches by 3/8 put a sling back that's all. if somebody gets killed blame your self.I have replaced it before & I have replaced other peoples slings but not removed them altogether.
By Duncan Murray
From: Salt Lake City
Sep 11, 2007
|Amen, Greg!!! Who would just change someone's route and then rename it? I know one person but that's not getting rehashed. Allan it just seems to me that you are creating trouble for no good reason. Follow the ethics we have all been doing so for years or trouble will start and frankly it shouldn't have to be that way. Put that bolt for the chains back as you do not have the right to wipe from existence a route that you didn't put up. Make the original line safe to climb again!!! End of story and don't even reply to this just do it, you'll be wasting your breathe when it should be spent fixing this.
By Allen Sanderson
From: Oootah
Sep 12, 2007
The original route has not been changed in any shape or form. Reread the post. More climbing has been added above nothing more and nothing less. Only the sling which was weathered baked garbage that could not be trusted was removed. The "third" bolt and hanger are still there - and are used to protect the crux moves on "Reality Check" (nicely I might add).
If the anchors with chains are that suspect or not of the proper length why has this not been noted until now? This revelation is rather bothersome. Anyother routes that folks should know about that are like this?
If the anchors are that suspect why not just remove them, let the route continue to a more natural finish and use the anchors for Deja Vu? Or if the Deja Vu anchors are not acceptable putting in new anchors that are realiable would seem to be prudent.
Duncan you noted - "Follow the ethics we have all been doing so for years" Hmm, there are quite a few routes that have been added to over the years with the extensions or variations being given their own separate names. For instance, "Chicken Little" which is a two bolt direct start to "The Bungle", or how about "One" and the extension "The One That Got Away" ? No bolts were removed, no bolts were moved, no credit was claimed were it was not due, no names changed. As such, could you elaborate on this?
As for ethics, care to comment on some recently established routes with bolts on them that have safe and adequate gear from top to bottom, routes with multiple safe gear placements that are also bolted, as well as new bolted routes on long established gear routes? As far as I know the ethics have been to shun such things. Yet, I have seen examples of each recently.
BTW it is not my bolt nor did I do the FFA of this but spied the line and worked the moves.
By James Garrett
Sep 12, 2007
A possible defense of what Allan is talking about is the route RADIATION BABIES on the Hellgate Cliffs. Apparently, the anchor was installed right in the middle of the run out ending to NOT BOSCHED UP. Just because the First Ascensionist is dead,(he was an inspiration, at least to me and many others like Allan), doesn't mean other climbers with more trad backgrounds wouldn't be irritated by that route. I know if Mugs was around today, that route wouldn't have existed for longer than a week. Now, I am sure it will also be argued by some that they were just installing a "variation". That is bullshit and it always will be bullshit. Self responsibility starts at home.
Like, what's next? Is it OK to go rap drill FOSSILS FROM HELL and then give it a new name (variation name)? Just because some of you may have been in diapers when that climb was first done, ignorance to it's existence (because you don't see many bolts on it) is no defense.
Possibly a more important point, however, is the issue of route length. If one is climbing on a 100 or 200 or 300 foot wall and decides that a new route should only ascend 60 feet of it (or frequently even less!), they don't own the territory or landscape above like seemingly alot of climbers seem to think they do. I am maybe alone on this issue, but I have always been a proponent of going all the way to the top of cliffs (Unless there is a real obvious reason not to), hence, I support extensions. I support the idea of second pitches or extensions only if it does not alter the existing climb...I believe that is what Allan is talking about here.
On the other hand, installing the anchors for Radiation Babies in the middle of another long standing Hellgate classic put up by a true legend is a much greater travesty.
By Colby Wayment
From: Ogden, UT
Sep 12, 2007
Extensions are not alterations of the climb!
I do not personally know this climb, but it sounds as if a legitimate extension was put in. Please do not chop for your ego. We already have enough chopping wars going on in SLC.
Coming from one of the original Hellgate FA's, Bill Hunt, it sounds as if this crew attacking Allen have bolted many of the pre-existing Top Ropes in the Towers area. The routes were envisioned and climbed (on TR) before you got to them, but nobody cares or complains about your need for recognition. I realize you invested a lot of money to establish fun and worthwile climbs.
Also, though I'm not sure whose routes they were, but Bill has replaced at least one set (that I know of) of anchor chains at the semi-recently developed East Hellgate due to the incredibly weak links that were installed by the FA. So, it is not suprising to me that, for safety reasons, that anchors at the Hellgate may need someone else to tend to.
By Duncan Murray
From: Salt Lake City
Sep 13, 2007
|Quite simply when you read that initial post it sounds like "hey, this is the new name of the route, let's remove the chains to the other one." I have never had a problem with extensions onto routes, but I do have a huge issue when someone cuts a bolt, anchors, or whatever and then renames the climb. If this is not the case here then no one has anything to bloody-well worry about or do you? I said just that, and if such is not the case then don't get all offended or pissed off. Just say you did or didn't do that or don't at all, but to hack into that ethics statement is bloody retarded, everyone knows damn well that you don't just go hack someone's route put in one new bolt and rename the son of a bitch something else. Period, if that is not the case then why worry about this, and Allen why the long discourse and innuendo to other climbs and ethics when most of what you are talking about doesn't pertain to this climb. Save for a thread or something...
By James Garrett
Sep 13, 2007
Quite simply, it doesn't sound like that. And I assume you are addressing the bloody retarded reference to what I wrote. I interpreted your initial post as defensive and acting offended. Yea, unfortunately, ethics DO play a role here. I appreciate you responding once again, however, you did not address those very ethical issues that seemed so important to you before. Unlike the other people who lashed out, I sense you are acknowledging misunderstanding Allen in the first place....which is also a good thing.....thankyou.
Strange, though, Allan didn't even report the "new route" before taking it to the forum and bringing it up publicly first for you to give your opinions. Well, he got it, along with threats and innuendos. The name Reality Check....geez, I wonder what that implies.
The anchor situation that Colby mentions presents a more serious scenario than maybe you care to admit. I agree with Colby and Bill Hunt (we used to call him Mr. Hellgate in the 90s), it carries costs to put up FAs. If you don't want to buck up and put in quality anchors that are safe for more than 100 ascents, maybe you need to reacess your overall motivations. These good routes up there get LOTS of traffic. Swingset chain doesn't hack it. And 2.25" x 3/8" 5 piece Rawls occupied by an inch of washers and through the chain in Hellgate Limestone doesn't hack it either. If someone was telling me something like this about one of my projects, I would thank them, check into it, and improve it....sure better than going to another funeral and feeling responsible for it on top of that. What are you gonna tell the wife or kids or husband?...."well, geez this stuff is expensive, we had to cut corners somewhere."
By Brian in SLC
From: Sandy, Utah
Sep 13, 2007
2.25" x 3/8" 5 piece Rawls occupied by an inch of washers and through the chain
Washer stack anchors. Ugh. Yeah, who was that guy who wrote the article which appeared in the climbing rag telling us all how great these types of anchors were?
By Duncan Murray
From: Salt Lake City
Sep 13, 2007
James, nothing I said replied to your comment or to colby's, I didn't reply to your comment because parts had nothing to do with this climb, that's forum thread talk and this isn't such a place. Thanks for understanding my point to a degree but I believe its generally hitting a brick wall with everyone that's going to back up Allen, of which it is obvious I'm not to fond of for other reasons left for a thred (oh, and I never saw the forum posts you are talking about or am I not understanding you?) but I stand by what I said. If the bolt is still there then there is nothing to it, and that has been clarified, and should have been left at that, however to mention that you should just erase a line as said,
"Perhaps the original chains should be removed, since they seem to unnecessarily break up the line"
...is passively malicious (if such words can be used together) and that is something I'll argue against. I liked that climb the way it was and if Greg wishes to strengthen those 2 anchor's in question I would be happy and continue to have both lines up. That third anchor was to be used for that climb only and it seems it seems now it has been adopted into the Reality Check line.
Also, I didn't respond about the anchor's in colby's post because I didn't have the time, I think if they are suspect then they should be replaced, however James, if I am grabbing your innuendo right with the 100+ climbs to mean Greg's? If so that's a huge assumption to imply that 100+ may not be up to grade for safety. I've learned that assumptions are the mother of all fuck-ups as I just learned one post ago on my part! Greg's climbs are safe, and he is shelling out mo-co bucks and time for all these climbs. The fact that this has been discovered on one route doesn't imply the rest are alike, and there just "might" have been a really good reason to the third bolt/anchor. And if people wish to live while climbing and see 3 anchors they should use them, when I hit an anchor with 3 bolts, I use them all because you never know why the 3 are there instead of just 2, and I'm not going to just, assume!
By Greg Martinez
From: SLC UTAH
Sep 13, 2007
|the bolts are 3.25 inches long x 3`8 not 2.25 . i don`t care if there's an extension. the anchor has worked just fine the way its been for 7 or 8 years as a 3 piece . Allen said take out the chains altogether that's changing the line. and for the chains on my new climbs they hold 2300 lbs each and can be flipped over or changed when wearing shows.I haven't had to change any chains since 1999 .none of my anchors have been replaced on hellgate so get your facts right. if so what climb.
By Allen Sanderson
From: Oootah
Sep 13, 2007
Under no certain terms did I say "take out the chains altogether" that is an order, nor was what I said "passively malicious"
What I said was - "PERHAPS the original chains should be removed,"
From the dicitionary:
perhaps |p?r?(h)aps| adverb
used to express uncertainty or possibility
used when one does not wish to be too definite or assertive in the expression of an opinion
used when making a polite request, offer, or suggestion
All three of the above apply to the statement.
Sheez ...
By Greg Martinez
From: SLC UTAH
Sep 13, 2007
|perhaps if I didn`t hear about you talking down my routes from other people & your posts.sadly poorly over bolted to many bolts and so on then perhaps might be a polite way .but coming from you just seems sarcastic.just replace the sling it was there before .I don't just take slings off a climb if worn out I replace it with another one .or go put my locking link on one of the chains & I will replace the sling .the rock & anchor look fine I wood trust it for another 100 years or longer the way it was.
By James Garrett
Sep 14, 2007
I have communicated with both GM and AS privately. Both of them are correct in their thinking and actions going forward. I am not taking sides, because both of them are being honest to themselves. In other words, no one is trying to fuck with someone else. I think this was an excellent place to carry on this discussion, rather than in a more public forum as it keeps it somewhat confined to the area (Hellgate) and to the people. I think it was good that the exchange went on, because I think really we are all on the same page when all is said and done....simply lots of miscommunication and misunderstanding at the onset.
It only takes one unsafe anchor to produce a widow, I certainly wasn't implying all of Gregorio's 100+ routes have bad anchors. I may remind you that I have drilled in the Hellgate cliffs in the past and even weaker rock more recently. I could go on and on, but basically, I have witnessed the consequences of anchor failure. I am pretty sure the FA party (Steve Hong) knew a thing or two about placing bolts and had no intention of causing harm to someone...and believe me, that accident involving bolt failure was in better rock than at the Hellgate.
Criticism can be constructive. Try not to be so defensive and lash out. People have been critical of many aspects of routes I have been involved with. I try to listen, I try to assess it, and often I do something about it. I am all about safe beyond any doubt belay anchors. Maybe you have done Black Streak up at DC? That route has seen many changes, many upgrades through the years. I did all of them, but mostly at other people's suggestions. I think it is a better route for it....greater than the sum of its parts so to speak!Hellgate anchors may just not be all that great after 7-8 years. On the third pitch of Till Hell Freezes Over (A hanging belay), I have 4 bolts and added a Glue In years after the FA. These routes need constant attention and maintanence (and who better than the FA party if they are available and motivated?), in contrast to the granite or quartzite...that is my take on it anyway.
By Greg Martinez
From: SLC UTAH
Sep 20, 2007
|i moved the anchor down 1 bolt on radiation baby's no way to clip anything from not boshed up any more .i will matain my routes as long as IM alive and still climb.
By Allen Sanderson
From: Oootah
Sep 21, 2007
Hey Greg,
What do you mean by the anchors can be flipped over and continued to be used? If they are chains and the last link is worn it should be removed as it is now the weak link in the system. Flipping it or all of the section of chain will not make any difference. So I could use a little clarification by what you mean. Thanks for moving your other anchors down.
By Greg Martinez
From: SLC UTAH
Sep 21, 2007
|all of my new routes have a locking link and 5 pieces of chain. if wearing shows they can be flipped over or replaced if need be.i haven't had to replace any chains so far.if the time comes then i will.but some people like to bitch about anything they can. but the chains on insane in the brain were some of my first.i bolted the chains into rock like most of the routes i had climbed in the past with the 3rd bolt being part of the anchor. just like a lot of trad routes that have webbing around a tree with a locking link for an anchor.do you just take the webbing or replace it when you climb the route.i replace it or add one to it. most all the routes i had climbed up until then never had replaceable chains around here if so what routes? and as far as bolting. IM bolting sport routes not mixed routes any more. IM going back and retro bolting most all of them if people want to place gear then go for it. i added bolts to some of the more moderate climbs to after i climbed them because some of my friends that don't climb 10`s 11`s or 12`s wanted an extra bolt.
By Brian in SLC
From: Sandy, Utah
Sep 22, 2007
Greg, I don't mean to bitch, and, you're routes are great, but, 1/4" chain is just too small to leave. Only a couple rope pulls and the zinc coating is gone. They'll rust, and, no telling how long they'll last when that starts up.
One good season of folks on some of the popular routes, and, they'll get grooved out. Just makes too much sense if you're going to put up routes and buff them out for the community to enjoy, then bump up the chain size to 3/8". I think some of the anchors (around Cecret Lake) are already seeing folks replacing the chains on their own.
Best bet is to use a Fixe (or similar) ring on a rapide. Those 10mm rings are rated huge, and, they last and last.
Happy climbs!
By Greg Martinez
From: SLC UTAH
Sep 25, 2007
|the chains at cecret lake that were replaced was not on my climbs girls on film didn't have any chains they were added Tyler Phillips climb. & junk head Luke Douglas put up .they put the same thickness chains on but longer & shiny Luke went back cut & painted the new ones.
By John Steiger
May 26, 2008
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|Not to pick a scab off an old wound, but I'm compelled to admit that I added the bolt on Reality Check and did the FFA last September. Sorry for the ruckus.
By Luke Douglas
May 28, 2008
|The one bolt extension has always been a favorite way for me to get an FA also :)


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OLYMPIA — December 4, 2012 — A total of 42 schools in nine districts recently won national awards for improving the health of their students.
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Sue Booth talks cycling and fabulous ladies
I was inspired just before Christmas by the news story of Juliana Buhring, who became the first woman to cycle around the world. When I read her story, I was even more impressed – with very little experience and not many miles behind her, she set off and just kept going.
Even with the success of cycling in 2012 and outstanding female riders such as Victoria Pendleton, women remain surprisingly reticent about venturing out on two wheels. What are the barriers to women cycling?
I think there are several reasons and I've come across them many times since starting a ladies' only cycling group. At this point I have to warn you – you'll find some sweeping generalisations, but in my experience these are mostly true.
It seems to me that women often doubt their physical ability and think that they will not be able to keep up with other riders, and so will be left behind. I often see couples riding in the lanes and often the woman is peddling about 100m behind the chap, struggling to keep up.
There's also the element of experience or forgetfulness, i.e. when people who have been cycling for some time kindly offer to take their friend out on a bike ride, but have forgotten what it's like to be new to cycling. This is the most often cited worry by women, but it's countered by their comments after their first ride – they then say that they found it much easier and more enjoyable than expected, and they were, in fact, able to keep up.
In our cycling group, we've all been there - the one struggling to keep up at the back, we're very understanding and nurturing of newcomers.
In Chester, we are lucky to have several off-road options and routes – canals, routes by the riverside, old railway track and forest tracks. But I see these as additional to the beautiful, quiet country lanes we have in abundance in Cheshire and North Wales. Women often tell me that they only take one off-road route, as they don't know where else to go, or how to get there.
I think I'm the odd one out as I have always loved looking at maps, planning and plotting routes and linking off-road tracks, and have spent many years exploring and going on mini adventures. But in my experience a lot of women generally do not know their way around a map (told you there were sweeping generalisations!), and some of the most confident and proficient riders in the group admit to not confidently being able to map read. My lady riding companions are often lost when following me, and will suddenly recognise a pub or a junction, but not know how they got there. Sat nav systems are not of much help if you do not have the basic map reading knowledge behind it.
But after a couple of trips out with the group, some of the ladies do manage to find their way back out to some of our favourite cafes, as they grow in experience and knowledge of the local countryside. Just being out a few times can increase confidence in your own abilities, and it helps you to find a few friends to ride with. Using the quiet lanes also dispels another myth - that roads are unsafe; and that there are too many fast cars. In fact, we do not see many cars on our rides.
So, who comes on my ladies' only bike rides? It's a broad mix. I have a long list of ladies who have been out aged between teens and women in their 60s. I would say most are mums, or are in a relationship. Some also go out riding with their family, some have grown-up children, although 'we' have had two babies this year. Some ladies are retired, some are still in work. Some have partners who are keen and fit cyclists. We've been joined by ladies I've known a long time through local CTC groups, looking for a social and relaxed ride, and newcomers who invest in a better bike after a few rides. We have ladies who are happy to potter, and some who have become so enthralled by cycling that they are out at every opportunity and are moving on to bigger challenges, such as sportives.
That is the beauty of cycling – there is something for everyone!
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For those who may be interested, there is a website which has these letters written between the former Meethirigala head priest, Ven, Matara Sri Gnanarama thero and a pupil of his. These letters cover her experiences and the advise the Thero gives her to progress upto Anagami level.
You can access them in the blog. They appear in numerical order, and you have to click on the older posts to read them all.
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Well, I hope the message that I want to deliver is correct.
In study buddhism I notice that many of us try to look for reference. Well, that is good. But, that action itself can hinder us to really rely on our ability to see reality.
You can find that article in the book "Liberation in your palm" by Pabongka Rinpoche.
Or in recent talk by Dalai Lama in this link.
http://dalailama.com/webcasts/post/206- ... heast-asia
Are you saying that killing is ALWAYS wrong?


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Videos Games That Really Need to Be Made Into Movies
This weekend plenty of people will be flocking like zombies to go see Resident Evil: Retribution, a movie that is kind of based on a video game. That got me thinking, why aren't there more blockbusters based on video games? Sure, there is the occasional Max Payne and Prince of Persian: Sands of Time, but I'm talking about non duds here. Video games are a billion dollar industry (yes, that is billion with a B, just like "bucks") and the only thing that Hollywood loves more than Tom Cruise is making money (and it only loves Tom Cruise because he makes money). So why haven't they tapped into this?
Some of it is the impossibility of turning a game like Halo into a multi-million dollar film (even with a pedigreed director like Peter Jackson) and some of it might be the lack of creative direction. I can't really turn myself into Peter Jackson (though I would like access to his bank account), I can give plenty of creative direction. Here are some simple suggestions for how Hollywood can capitalize on video games.
Ms. Pac-Man: It's a year after her divorce from Mr. Pac-Man and Ms. (cause she's nasty) is hitting the streets of the big city to find love. It's hard out there when she has an addiction for designer clothes, hot night spots, and power pellets, but she has her four best sister friends to help her through. If only she can be done being chased by her demons (or ghosts) from her past relationship and find a way to devour them for good.
Tetris: IMAX 3D: Yes, it's just shapes and colors but they are flying right at your face and they are bigger than a taxi cab! Holy crap. That one just missed your nose.
Angry Birds: An animated family film about the various and assorted foul and the fowl moods that try to free the hogs by using their special talents. They learn they have to stop being so mad and band together in order to accomplish their goals. Please, this already has to be happening, right?Oh, girl!" That would be pretty awesome.
The Legend of Zelda: Sure, The Hobbit is going to be in theaters later this year, but we haven't had a good elven adventure in a long time. We should probably call this Link and have it be about a dungeon-dwelling sharp shooter (with arrows, of course, because archery is really hot right now because of The Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen) who is trying to save his girlfriend from an evil dragon and restore order to the kingdom. This could be sprightly Joseph Gordon-Levitt's first big tent pole.
Pong: This is more of an indie art piece. It is about a ball. It goes back and forth. And back. And forth. And back. And forth. And back. And forth. And back. And… You get the picture.


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CHRIS DENT has proved the old adage – class is permanent, form temporary – to be totally true in the NatWest T20 match against league leaders Essex at the Cheltenham Festival.
In a fine display of clean hitting he ensured a thrilling last-over victory. Cheered back to the pavilion by a near-capacity crowd, Chris had found his form with a vengeance. Five sixes sailed many a mile as experienced bowlers Graham Napier and Ravi Bopara could not contain the flow of runs.
Earlier Benny Howell had taken four wickets – what a good limited overs player he is – but the Essex total of 183-7 looked too much Captain Klinger and Alex Gidman gave us a good start but the innings was stuttering until man-of-the-match Chris got to work. He made scoring 12 off the last over look easy.
This was just the tonic the Cheltenham crowd needed. The two previous matches could and should have been won, but with so many injuries to our bowlers the Gloucestershire attack was not strong enough to gain the wins our batting deserved.
The Cheltenham crowd enjoyed their first sight of Will Tavare. His first-innings century against Derbyshire was outstanding. Initially the wicket was lively but Will came through and his cover driving showed his class. Splendidly guided through the season and saved solely for the County Championship, Will looks like being the first of our batsmen to score 1,000 runs. Even better news is that he has just signed a new three-year contract. This shows how determined we are to keep our best young players.
Derbyshire have one or two! Tom Taylor, 19, looked a superb quick bowler. He was playing only his fourth first class match but worried everyone he bowled to. If the England development squad leave him alone, he, and Craig Miles could be the successors to Anderson and Broad.
We then moved on to the challenge of Worcestershire, who deserve every congratulation for their success this season. Captain Daryl Mitchell, who scored a century in their victory against us this week, is one of my heroes of the season. Leading from the front he has taken his unfancied side to the top of the table.
Sunday (July 27) sees the first 50-over Royal London Cup tie of the season. After Sunday's excitement there is sure to be a demand for tickets. The start is 10.30am. Get there early!
The 10/10 tournament on Friday looks interesting. Administration supremo One big name certainly appearing will be the first gentleman of Gloucestershire cricket, Mark Alleyne. It will be worth the £5 admission just to see Mark.
The social side at the Festival is as good as ever. Mrs Light and I have been wined and dined splendidly. The Golden Heart of Nettleton Bottom has brought Cotswold quality to the catering on the ground and the tents are buzzing.
As I write our national cricket team is in a sorry state. I fear for Captain Cook, a thoroughly decent man, but out of form, out of luck and needing a spell out of the team.


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reflection wrote:I know of this one sutta. There may well be more.
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
The signs it speaks about are a loss of respect for the teacher, dhamma, sangha, training or samadhi.
Will wrote:reflection wrote:I know of this one sutta. There may well be more.
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
The signs it speaks about are a loss of respect for the teacher, dhamma, sangha, training or samadhi.
Thank you for the source!
cooran wrote:The Dharma-ending Age by Piya Tan
http://dharmafarer.org/wordpress/wp-con ... -proto.pdf
mirco wrote:Chris got us this onecooran wrote:The Dharma-ending Age by Piya Tan
http://dharmafarer.org/wordpress/wp-con ... -proto.pdf
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Blackbird is too optimistic. But I do think that wherever there are persons or groups, monastics or lay folk, who practice with correct understanding, ethics & meditation - there will be a living Dharma - not a Dharma ending age. These groups, over time, will get smaller and fewer in number, but how rapidly or slowly this happens all depends on our devotion to the Triple Jewel.
Will wrote:You are being, not trying to be, a dick Blackbird. (Ego assuaged now?)
This is not a private discussion, there are others reading and I am addressing the notion expressed; not the fact that THE BLACKBIRD posted it.
Will wrote:Relax Jack, your words are not offensive to me. What does bother me is the PC police that fuss over every syllable. Buddha said kamma is cetana - that is, intention or volition - and since almost no one really knows the heart or intent of another, I refuse to get my knickers in a knot (is that the Empire-correct slang?) over shadows on this screen. And I wish our fellow posters would also not be so small-minded.
As to the point, of course the Internet has spread information about the Dhamma. But info is not practice or ethics or understanding. So I am pessimistic about the alleged transformative power of any medium, per se.
Progress needs many factors and I see the key ones, devotion to the Triple Jewel, pure ethics, vigorous practice, respect for the tradition & one's guru, all of these are getting weaker overall. Yes, not everywhere, nor everyone, which is why I am optimistic that the downward slide can be slowed in and by some groups of lay folk - though monastics are the ones most responsible.
At any rate, I have not finished study of the paper that was linked above, so I must sign off now.
reflection wrote:The sutta I introduced says the true Dhamma will not disappear as long as there is no counterfeit Dhamma. So there being more potential to spread the Dhamma is not necessarily making the Dhamma stronger as it'll also spread the counterfeit Dhamma just as much, if not more.
binocular wrote:Anagata-bhayani Sutta: The Discourse on Future Dangers
Will wrote:One example of fake Dhamma, are the Dhamma lite followers. They classify rebirth & deva realms as cultural trappings and simply toss them aside. That makes them adherents of wrong view - but they probably will find a way rationalize their notions as correct and the tradition (which they also are not fond of) as wrong.
Reflection has a very strong case.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
13 Dec 2012 at 16:59
Cali had a chance to go to the White House with Administrator Fugate where he met President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Cali attended a meeting about hurricane preparedness. During the meeting Cali learned about hurricanes and the forecast for the 2012 hurricane season.
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If Kate Di Prima, paediatric nutritionist and author, was stranded on a desert island with a bunch of kids, these are the ten foods she'd like to have with her:
1. Baked beans
Baked beans have tons of yummy goodness that also provide a decent punch of nutrition and fibre. This palatable and easy-to-prepare entrant from the legume family is filled with anti-oxidants, protein, vitamins and minerals.
2. Eggs
Eggs are "nature's little vitamin capsule," says Kate, because they are so nutrient-rich, providing 11 different vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, healthy fats like omega-3 and important antioxidants. They are also super-tasty, convenient and can be eaten on their own or added to a meal.
3. Avocado
Mother Nature's perfectly packaged spread, the avocado is a dream food for kids and adults. Here's why - in every 100g it contains 11 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, 11 percent of thiamine, 19 percent of riboflavin, 21 percent of niacin, 42 percent of vitamin C and 13 percent of magnesium, to name a few.
4. Tinned salmon
Fresh fish is great, but tinned fish goes the distance and can be pulled out of the pantry for a last-minute nutritious meal. Salmon has long been called a 'super-food' because of its high omega-3 content - the added benefit of the tinned version is the soft little bones that are calcium-dense and can be eaten.
5. Strawberries
"All berries are great," says Kate, but in Australia strawberries are readily accessible and when they're in season, don't cost a fortune. Out of season, frozen berries also do the job. Plus they're jam-packed with goodness including vitamins A, C, K and B5 and B6, potassium, folate, riboflavin, and different types of antioxidants. They're also rich in manganese, potassium, magnesium, copper, and omega-3 fatty acids, and research has found they're very good for the boosting the immune system.
6. Yoghurt
A special treat that's a powerhouse of nutritional value, yoghurt helps your kids load up on calcium, protein and has all those good bacteria our tummies need.
7. Broccoli
It may be green but for some reason kids still like it. And it's a true super-food with studies suggesting it prevents cancer and keeps us healthy. Not only does broccoli contain antioxidants, including vitamin C, but it's a particularly good source of folate (naturally occurring folic acid) as well as the cancer-fighting phytochemical called sulphoraphane.
8. Tomatoes
It doesn't matter that many kids don't fancy raw tomatoes because these ruby wonders are better for you cooked and processed. "The more you cook them, the higher in anti-oxidants they become," says Kate. Research shows that the anti-oxidant lycopene found in abundance in tomatoes is more easily absorbed by the body if processed into sauce and paste.
9. Wholegrains
Wholegrains are loaded with fibre and a big suite of B vitamins. Kate advises to aim for the least processed wholegrains - and substitute where possible for highly refined grains like white flour and white rice.
10. Lean red meat
There is no better source of easily absorbed iron for us human beings than red meat, says Kate. It is also a great source of vitamin B12, the anti-oxidant selenium and protein. And here's an interesting fact - half the fat found in lean meat is the heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated kind.
This article was written by Fiona Baker for Kidspot, Australia's best family health resource. Fiona spoke to Kate Di Prima, a leading Australian dietitian and co-author of More Peas Please: Solutions for Feeding Fussy Eaters (Allen & Unwin, RRP $29.95).
Last revised: Monday, 7 April 2014
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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Levetiracetam to Prevent Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
This study has been completed.
Pavel Klein
Medstar Health Research Institute
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Pavel Klein, Children's Research Institute
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First received: October 12, 2011
Last updated: December 11, 2015
Last verified: December 2015
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Head injury is the cause of approximately 5% of all epilepsy in the US. Past attempts at preventing epilepsy by treatment with older antiepileptic drugs have been unsuccessful. Levetiracetam is a novel AED with potent antiepileptogenic properties in animal models of epilepsy. It has a favorable side effect and pharmacokinetic profile. It is therefore a strong candidate for a clinical trial of epilepsy prevention following traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, there has been no experience in administering levetiracetam rapidly to individuals with acute TBI. The investigators propose to initiate the evaluation of levetiracetam in prevention of post-traumatic epilepsy by determining the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and feasibility of acute and chronic administration of levetiracetam to individuals with head injury with a high risk for developing post-traumatic epilepsy. Further, the investigators will follow subjects for 2 years after injury in order to obtain pilot data about effect of levetiracetam on PTE. This pilot study is the first step in evaluation of levetiracetam in prevention of post-traumatic epilepsy.
|Epilepsy Post-traumatic Epilepsy
|Drug: Levetiracetam
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Pilot: Levetiracetam to Prevent Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: pyridoxal 5'-phosphate-dependent epilepsy
MedlinePlus related topics: Epilepsy
Drug Information available for: LevetiracetamU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Pavel Klein, Children's Research Institute:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Post-Traumatic Epilepsy [ Time Frame: 2 years ]occurrence of PTE (Post-Traumatic Epilepsy)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Adverse Events [ Time Frame: 30 day treatment period ]The 66 subjects with acute head injury with a high risk for developing post-traumatic epilepsy that received levetiracetam 55 mg/kg/day in a b.i.d. were monitored for adverse events through the 30 day treatment period.
|Study Start Date:
|April 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Levetiracetam
66 subjects with acute head injury with a high risk for developing post-traumatic epilepsy will receive levetiracetam 55 mg/kg/day in a b.i.d. schedule. Treatment will commence within 8 hours of the acute head injury and will last for 30 days. In addition, subjects will receive phenytoin for 1 week following head injury as standard clinical care.
Drug: Levetiracetam
55 mg/kg/day given in 2 divided doses 12 hours apart
Other Name: Keppra (brand name)
No Intervention: No Intervention Control
60 subjects with acute head injury with a high risk for developing post-traumatic epilepsy enrolled 8-24 hours after injury will not receive levetiracetam. Subjects will receive phenytoin for 1 week following head injury as standard clinical care.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|6 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute head injury associated with one of the following:
Intracranial hemorrhage, including epidural, subdural and intracerebral hemorrhage or with cerebral contusion(s) of any size; Penetrating (foreign body) head injury; Skull fracture and dural tear; Seizure within 8 hours of head injury
- Onset of head injury within 8-hours of proposed treatment initiation.
- Glasgow Coma Scale 6-15.
Exclusion Criteria:
Clinical contraindications:
- Previous epilepsy or status epilepticus.
- Any systemic illness or unstable medical condition that might pose additional risk, including: renal insufficiency, other unstable metabolic or endocrine disturbances, and active systemic cancer.
- Psychosis within six months of enrollment as determined by history of hospitalization for psychosis or medications for psychosis.
- Moderate to severe mental retardation (IQ< 55 or>2 school grade levels below the expected for age [expected age = grade level +5]).
Clinical/Laboratory Indicators:
- Serum creatinine > 1.5 on the day of treatment initiation for adults.
- Serum creatinine ≥1.5 for subjects ≥17 years old, ≥1.0 for subjects 13-17 years old and ≥0.7 for subjects 6-12 years old.
- Pregnancy
- Use of any CNS-active investigational drugs within 3 months of enrollment.
- Use of Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs) within two months of enrollment, for any indication.
- Allergy/sensitivity to study drugs or their formulations:
- Active drug or alcohol dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements:
- Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01463033
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01463033
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|Children's National Medical Center
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010
|MedStar Research Institute
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010
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Pavel Klein
Medstar Health Research Institute
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|Pavel Klein, M.D.
|Children's Research Institute
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Pearl PL, McCarter R, McGavin CL, Yu Y, Sandoval F, Trzcinski S, Atabaki SM, Tsuchida T, van den Anker J, He J, Klein P. Results of phase II levetiracetam trial following acute head injury in children at risk for posttraumatic epilepsy. Epilepsia. 2013 Sep;54(9):e135-7. doi: 10.1111/epi.12326. Epub 2013 Jul 22.
Klein P, Herr D, Pearl PL, Natale J, Levine Z, Nogay C, Sandoval F, Trzcinsky S, Atabaki SM, Tsuchida T, van den Anker J, Soldin SJ, He J, McCarter R. Results of phase II pharmacokinetic study of levetiracetam for prevention of post-traumatic epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav. 2012 Aug;24(4):457-61. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.05.011. Epub 2012 Jul 7.
Klein P, Herr D, Pearl PL, Natale J, Levine Z, Nogay C, Sandoval F, Trzcinski S, Atabaki SM, Tsuchida T, van den Anker J, Soldin SJ, He J, McCarter R. Results of phase 2 safety and feasibility study of treatment with levetiracetam for prevention of posttraumatic epilepsy. Arch Neurol. 2012 Oct;69(10):1290-5.
|Responsible Party:
|Pavel Klein, MD, Children's Research Institute
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01463033 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 12, 2011
|Results First Received:
|November 11, 2014
|Last Updated:
|December 11, 2015
Keywords provided by Pavel Klein, Children's Research Institute:
Post-Traumatic epilepsy
Traumatic brain injury
Epilepsy prevention
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Brain Injuries
Craniocerebral Trauma
Trauma, Nervous System
Wounds and Injuries
Nootropic Agents
Neuroprotective Agents
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017