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Michael Brown was a robbery suspect before he was shot to death, police say
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Libertarians make their voices heard on police in Ferguson, Mo.
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My husband and I are contemplating a September trip, probably about 10 days, to Hawaii. We've never been. We'd prefer to just do one island since we don't want to spend too much time traveling once we arrive. We were thinking of the Big Island but really aren't sure - we would like to spend some time relaxing but also doing fun outdoors activities - hiking, snorkeling and the like. We are not looking for super luxury and would be interested in staying in non-resort places.
Is September a good time to visit the Big Island? Should we be thinking about a different island? Itinerary advice?
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IMHO 10 days is too long on The Big Island. Perhaps fly to Honolulu and enjoy Waikiki/Oahu for a few days, then a short hop over to Hawaii for the remaining time and fly home out of Kona.
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IMHO 10 days on the Big Island is barely scratching the surface.
Lodging in two separate areas of the island is advisable, as it is big and there is plenty to explore on all four points as will us up in the clouds. Check out vrbo for a start on private homes and condos in various areas.
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Different strokes for different folks! We spent 7 days on The Big Island in March and wished we had booked another week. Agree with LG, split your time on The Big Island. Until this year, Kauai had always been our favorite island....but,we loved the Big Island and will definitely go there again.
Have fun!
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There's no right answer. If Big Island appeals to you the most, there's certainly plenty to do to fill 10 days time. Many people do 5 days one side, 5 days the other side there.
But each island has it's pros and cons (and devoted fans). Oahu, Kauai, Maui, all offer what you ask for ("fun outdoors activities - hiking, snorkeling and the like.
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I've only been to the Big Island once; we barely scratched the surface in a week. It really is big, compared to the other islands, and to get around to areas of interest you will do a fair amount of driving.
If you don't want to stay in a resort, I would suggest you get a good, detailed guide book to the island. see what specific areas you may want to focus on, and then look online at VRBO listings in those areas, and/or look at what low-key hotels or b&bs are there.
If you have any respiratory problems, do be aware the BI is the most likely place to encounter vog.
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For my first trip to Hawaii, the diversity of the Big Island really appealed to me, and I was not disappointed! With your ten days, perhaps a couple of nights in Honolulu then the rest of the time on the BI might be right. I enjoyed the iconic environment of Waikiki for a few days to get into the aloha spirit, then really appreciated even more the experience and the activities on BI. If you click on my name, you can see my recent trip report. I can't recommend more highly the Horizon Guest House which is very reasonable if you take advantage of their seven nights for the price of six.
Wherever you decide to go, I hope it is the trip of a lifetime, like it was for us!
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I'd prefer to visit the southernmost of the the Hawaiian Islands in a month other than September (hottest month in the state). You might enjoy Kauai's beautiful north shores then. You could have a fine time splitting a trip right on Oahu -- staying Waikiki a few nights while you see historic sights, then spending a week or more in a condo on the north shore.
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My vote would be Kauai. I "liked" the BI--had a really good time. I did split my time between the Kona and Hilo sides. If I never gwent to Kauai I would have said the BI was amazing.
But ... then I went to Kauai's North Shore and LOVED it. For me, that's my idea of the lush, tropical South Pacific paradise I imagine when I think of Hawaii. No comparison. But I know people who love the BI.
As others have said, there's no "right" answer. I'm guessing you'll have a great time whichever island you choose. They all have beautiful beaches, snorkeling, amazing places to hike ... but I'm stickin' by my fave--Kauai!
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Until I visited and spent some time on the BI I, too, thought Kauai was my favorite outer island. (I still like Oahu best, and spend time there every year, usually in September.) Now that I have spent more time on the BI exploring both Hilo and Kona areas, I have to say, the BI is my favorite outer island now.
I agree with spending the first few days on Oahu and then flying over to the BI for the rest of your island vacation.
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As Chi Sue raised the weather issue, that was a concern - which is the best island to visit given we're going to be there in September? I'm fully hoping this is not our last trip - but the last we'll have without children for a long time.
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I've been to the BI and still love Kauai and Oahu the best.
Oahu has so much in the way of history (Iolani Palace, Pearl Harbor, Bishop Museum, Chinatown, Byodo Temple etc.) and beautiful locations (Diamond Head, the North Shore, the most beautiful white sandy beaches, Hananuma Bay (the best snorkeling), etc.
There is a real feel to Oahu and Kauai of historical Hawaii. Both islands have long time families of Japanese and Hawaiian families. Kauai is stunningly beautiful (especially the North Shore) with lush landscape and waterfalls. Both seem more tropical and lush to me.
Kauai reminds me of what the islands were like 100 years ago.
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We've been on Maui and Kauai over the years in late September and early October and the weather has been glorious.
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Hawaii is fairly far south (although not on the equator) to be pretty warm year round. Their climate doesn't change much throughout the year. The north & south shores of each island are similar (regardless of the time of year). It will be more rainy on the north shores and drier on the south shores. However, even if it rains it will be warm and beautiful. The rains just keep everything clean.
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Lois-dc, I wouldn't worry about the weather. The southern tip of the Big Island is only about a couple of hundred miles south of the north shore of Kaua`i. I think September is a great time to visit. To get to a cooler spot, you can go up to a higher elevation. Normally the tradewinds will be blowing so there is always a nice breeze. But if you have lodgings at sea level, you may want to be sure you have air conditioning for sleeping at night. Otherwise, i would not worry at all about the heat!
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We like/love all the islands - and Kauai is our favorite with BI being 1-A. Be sure to snorkel at Hanamua Bay if you spend a couple days on Oahu, which gives you a bit more of the whole Hawaiian experience.
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yeah, tomsd - it's such a challenge deciding where to go in paradise! all decisions should be so difficult
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I'd choose northern Kauai or Oahu in September, given that you want more rural and less man-made. Look for condos *with* A/C. You might also enjoy the Hana area of Maui.
The heat on Big Island isn't just because it is farthest south, it's also because it is largely bare lava -- AND there is often vog from the volcanic gasses. People who LIVE there try to escape in September.
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Trust me and if you don't then go to wunderground.com and put in a September date for either Kailua Kona or Hilo and go back a billion years. The temps are usually between 75-82...EVERY YEAR.
Honolulu: count on 80-something degrees every day
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Thanks for all the advice everyone, very much appreciated. We have settled on the following (partially dictated on the free flight options we had available using United miles): Arriving around 2pm in Honolulu Sat. Aug 31. Spend 2 nights in Waikiki (we've never been, figure we should see it and adjust). Fly to Kauai early Mon. then spend 8 nights on the North Shore.
We'd really like to get a condo or something similar with a kitchen. Any recommendations?
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Great decision. Sorry, I can't help with condos, but a lot will depend on your budget and criteria. People here seem to like Sealodge (on a cliff overlooking the beach with beautiful views, in Princeville) and Hanalei Bay Colony (which looks sensational to me).
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Sounds like a great plan! Let me know if you need any help with Waikiki hotels or activities. Sorry never been to Kauai.
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Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville is very nice, two pools and a paved path down to the beach (if you do not want to walk back up they have a phone and will send a golf cart for you). The Hanalei Colony Resort looks nice, about 10 minute drive from Hanalei with a nice onsite restaurant, but the beach there is not swimmable, too rough most of the year. It is in Haena.
Songdoc likes the Sealodge condos.
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I would also recommend Hanalei Bay Resort. Go to summitpacific.com and check out what various owners have for rent!
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I just looked on summit pacific and Sealodge D9 is available for your dates. Looks like a place I would definitely stay in.
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When you land in Honolulu, there is a stand of several individually owned beautiful hand made fragrant leis. You need to drive there (it is within the airport area) I'd suggest you go there and choose several leis.
It is a wonderful first sight, smell and aloha of Hawaii.
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September is a wonderful time to visit Hawaii. The busy summer season will have ended and you'll find hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities not at all crowded.
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We'd really like to get a condo or something similar with a kitchen. Any recommendations?
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Katzgar, which island?
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perfect choice on 2 days Oahu for first timers...hit the norths shore, over the pali (stop at the lookout!)to Kailua and a few of the visitor favorites(arizona memorial)...then outta there
Kauai in september is awesome! summer crowds have greatly diminished meaning all the choice little shoreline cottages are wide open, to be within walking distance of ocean and town. VRBO/Homeaway/airbnb all direct to what resonates with you. Plenty of deals in the offseason with fully stocked cliffside condos over looking the ocean and reefs where the trades cool all day... placed friends and family in alot of them. do good searching! Hanalei bay resort in princeville has nice time shares as stated above. (Big Isle is epic wide open adventure...can spend hours suggesting Hamakua coast, volcano cottages, etc..) ...back to the Garden island..
Kauai soothes. September is hottest time of year allowing for epic hikes, ocean savoring, quiet shoreline lingerings....IF IF decide on Hanalei, hit the haraguchi's hawaiian lunch wagon for plate lunch with daily kalua'd pork/homemade hanalei poi kulolo(taro and coconut milk). We grab fresh off the boat sesame ahi poke and crab rolls from the Dolphin's fish market and pack it up for a day at any number of secluded quiet beaches... the fun of Kauai is spontaneity = just flow. Get up early for Hanakapi'ai hike(first beach into Na Pali trail), snorkel the abundant reefs of Anini and Haena..journey to Waimea canyon and south side for a day..
almost as much fun to anticipate and plan a trip...plenty of great input from all on this sharing site! a hui ho... see you soon
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Belfast — The world was stunned and saddened on Aug. 11 at the news of the death of Robin Williams. In September, Belfast Free Library's free film series, Friday Night Flicks, will remember Williams with showings of four of his great performances.
All of the films will be presented at 7 p.m. in the Abbott Room of the library, 106 High St. While Williams' major hits such as "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Good Morning Vietnam" have received much attention in the wake of his death, the series will highlight some of his performances that audiences may have missed.
The month begins Sept. 5 with Terry Gilliam's "The Fisher King." Williams won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Parry, a mentally damaged homeless man who is searching Manhattan for the Holy Grail with the unlikely help of the very man who destroyed his life, a former "shock jock" played by Jeff Bridges. "The Fisher King" received six Academy Award nominations, including one for Williams; co-star Mercedes Ruehl won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Upcoming in the series are: Sept. 12, "What Dreams May Come" (1998, USA/New Zealand); Sept. 19, "Moscow on the Hudson" (1984, USA); and Sept. 26, "The World According to Garp" (1982, USA).
Courier Publications' A&E Editor Dagney C. Ernest can be reached at (207) 594-4401, ext. 115; or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Ugly Betty Recap: Episode 12, "Sisters On the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown"
Ugly Betty Rundown: Episode 12, "Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown"
This week's Ugly Betty starts out with love in the air as both undercover new couples enjoy romantic getaways. Daniel and Molly frolic on the beach in a tropical location, while Connor and Wilhelmina steam it up in the mountains in a couple of beautiful, vivid scenes. But while everything starts on such a happy, sassy note, it ends on a downer. When Betty and Hilda fight, I can never take sides — they're both kind of right in my mind. Which I guess means the writers have really nailed what it is to have a sister. Let's talk about this episode — just
- Ignacio is back from the hospital, and the girls are being really cute about not stressing him out for fear of causing another heart attack. Every time they want to get into a conversation about bills and such, they go, "Hear that? A bluebird!"
- Betty returns to her apartment only to find Amanda's completely destroyed it. Oh — and Amanda thought it was Betty who had the heart attack ("How many times did I tell you to stop eating that fatty Mexican food?").
- Amanda also informs Betty they have roaches and she named one Little Betty ("She's just like you — a survivor"). I love her.
- Daniel and Molly's banter about Heidi and Spencer felt kind of forced. Or maybe I just sort of resent the fact that I can't seem to escape those two no matter what I do. They better not guest star.
- I can't tell if I think Willie and Connor's sexy time all over the office is super hot or kind of gross. It might be a little much, despite how pretty they both are.
- No one in the office knows about them (except Marc), but it's a little obvious something's going on when they both return from vacation with hilarious goggle tans. Willi: "Even the special boy in the mail room could put the two of us together."
- Betty has to return to the office and nags Hilda about lists and Post-its and taking care of their dad. Hilda gets sick of Betty's nagging and yells, "You don't have to be Betty Bossy Pants!"
- Marc gets increasingly worried that Willi's too distracted by sex to do her job. Willi and Connor are on cloud nine and tell him to chill out repeatedly ("Marc, don't just stand there like a gay flag pole! We want to celebrate").
- Amanda again says to Betty, "Oh my God, is it your heart?" and Betty reminds her that it was Ignacio who had the heart attack, not her. And then Amanda says, "These things get passed down. They're generic."
- Betty accidentally leaks Daniel's vacation photos to Suzuki and has to get them back. She and Daniel go on a stalking adventure and learn that he: is a husband to a woman, is a suburban father, has a Jersey accent, and is really named Byron. Ha!
- I could have died of laughter at Amanda's facial expression when she catches Willi and Connor making out. I also love when Marc grabs her and tells her not to say anything to anyone and she goes, "Oh my God, Marc, you're hurting me!" When he drops her and asks, "Am I?" she's all, "Not really." Hee!
- Saddest, most pathetic line of the night? Betty: "Hilda, I think I might have lost dad."
- Willi is way hard on Marc, but then it turns out she's just reminding him who's boss ("I expect gratitude, not attitude") and gives him a chance at leadership in the end after all. Warm fuzzies for Marc!
Right at the very end, Connor catches Molly in the background of a tabloid pic of Heidi and Spencer, holding a mysterious hand (Daniel's). He looks jealous and a little scary. Also, how sad is it to see the end of Amanda and Betty living together? And do you think Betty needs to go easier on Hilda?
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It was baby brother Michael Jackson's untimely death three years ago that inadvertently led to The Jacksons -- Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito -- hitting the road together again for the first time in almost three decades, not since 1984's Victory tour.
The Jacksons' Unity Tour of North America kicks off Wednesday night at Casino Rama near Orillia, Ont., about two hours north of Toronto, and is the only Canadian date.
"I think it stemmed from the tribute concert in Wales, England, and the tribute concert for the people of Japan, for my brother (Michael), and I think from that led to this," said Marlon Jackson, 55, on the phone recently.
"It was emotional and (there) was some reminiscing on stage. You get flashbacks. (His death) is always with you. You learn to deal with it. You learn to go about your daily life with it. You never forget. Everyone's doing fine, as best they can do when you've lost a loved one. It takes time to heal and there's still a healing process but it's gotten a lot better."
Michael was known as such a consummate performer that Marlon believes he would support his brothers' new road trek.
"He would be for it," said Jackson. "As a matter of fact after he was doing his dates in England (which he was rehearsing for right before he died), then he wanted to do one more tour with all the brothers. He'll always be there with us in spirit. And the fans want to see the brothers, it's been many years, and so we decided -- 'We're not getting any younger,' we might as well do it now."
The brothers have been in rehearsals in L.A. for the last six or seven weeks, and apparently, despite 28 years of not touring, it's just like riding a bike.
"I mean, you might have to fine tune some things but you never forget," said Jackson.
Marlon claims they can still bust some dance moves, even if there's "some of the things you can't do."
"I never think about age, to me, it's just a number. I just go about my daily life and try to have fun and enjoy it. And, especially since my brother had passed, I've made a promise to myself, you know, 'Tomorrow's not guaranteed and I'm going to enjoy this day to it's fullest as I can.' "
Anticipation is high amongst Jacksons fans and Jackson said they won't be let down with a hits-heavy 90-minute set.
"They should expect a regular Jacksons show. The energy and the performance from the brothers is still the same."
Still, before it even began, the Unity Tour -- which was supposed to launch two U.S. shows earlier than the Rama date -- has been plagued by a number of cancellations, including Cleveland just this week.
"There was some conflicting schedules and things of that nature so it had to be worked out," said Jackson.
As for recording new material, "we might want to do something," he teases.
For now, The Jacksons are just dipping a toe in the touring pond with the Unity Tour running through late July.
"There might be some other things overseas and (then we'll) probably come back around and do something in the U.S. and other places," said Jackson.


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FORMER federal minister Warren Snowdon is supporting Bill Shorten to become Labor's new parliamentary leader.
Mr Snowdon, who hails from the so-called "soft Left" faction, was expected to favour the left's leadership candidate Anthony Albanese.
But a spokesman told AAP on Friday the former veterans' affairs minister would be backing Mr Shorten, from the right faction.
Mr Snowdon's support is predicated on former ministerial colleague and left faction member Tanya Plibersek becoming Mr Shorten's deputy.
His decision is a sign left MPs in caucus have fractured over the leadership, which will for the first time be determined by a ballot evenly weighted between the caucus and grassroots ALP members.
The ballot opens on Tuesday and closes on October 9.
The caucus meets on October 10 to cast its vote for the new leader and the winner will be announced on October 13.
Mr Albanese has strong popular support among ordinary ALP members, but is understood to now have only about 40 per cent of the caucus behind him.
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Isabelle was previously Public Affairs manager at Microsoft France. She started her career at Environment DG by the EC and later joined Philip Morris International in France and Switzerland.
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Just heard from No Label Brewing here in Katy, TX and we finalized some sponsorship details. They are going to be donating 2 LARGE KEGS for us to enjoy on Saturday night!!! How cool is THAT???
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you and Cody deserve much props for all your hard work putting this thing together. can't come soon enough!
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Not that I'm counting, but I leave for the river in 72 days and 19 hours.
Its great your getting all these sponsors and free Beer now and such.
I assume there is a raffle again and I'm wondering how long the prize raffle will be?
I only ask because I got the impression after last years Tie up party that Bethy Creek doesn't want a repeat of the event on the water.
So if everyone really did come on shore, with a long raffle and then dinner, and 2 kegs to drink that the party will still run late into the night. Is Bethy Creek ok with this?
I personally have never eaten at the Saturday dinner, I'm off parting or something and miss it. Just like I missed last years raffle LOL.
I have talked with several who can't make it this year and that's sad. Sounds like we have more new people so thats good. I am just concerned we will be told at 11-12 to shut it all down and its just warming up LOL.
I come to Texas each year for this event to See the people I talk to on the forum. Surf with the Allison's at 8am and party from 1pm till I can't see straight. So fare I have made good on those LOL.
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HAVANA -- Cuba's vice president said Sunday Fidel Castro would return to work in a few weeks after intestinal surgery that forced him to hand over power temporarily to his younger brother.
Venezuela's president said Castro was out of bed and talking following his surgery as messages wishing the Cuban leader a quick recovery poured in from Latin America's leading leftists and Elian Gonzalez.
Vice President Carlos Lage, in Bolivia to attend the country's constitutional assembly, was asked by reporters when Castro would be back at work.
"In a few weeks he'll be recovered and he'll return to his duties," he replied.
Cuban officials have provided no details and released no pictures of Castro since his surgery was announced July 31 -- fueling speculation around the world about his condition. His brother Raul Castro, the defense minister, also has not been seen in public since the announcement.
"How are you, Fidel?" Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said during his weekly TV and radio program, suggesting he believed the Cuban leader was watching. "We have reliable information of your quick and notable recuperation."
"Fidel Castro, a hug for you, friend and comrade, and I know you are getting better," Chavez said.
Talking by phone with Bolivian President Evo Morales later during the program, Chavez said that Castro was bouncing back quickly.
"This morning I learned that he's very well, that he is already getting out of bed, he's talking more than he should -- because he talks a lot, you know. He has sent us greetings," Chavez said.
Morales said he was glad to learn of Castro's recovery, and "what's left is for him to be incorporated into the battle of his country" again. Saying Castro was like an "older brother," Morales added, "We hope to see our friend Fidel soon."
Before Castro fell ill, Morales had promised to travel to Havana for Castro's 80th birthday on Aug. 13 and bring him a cake made from the flour of coca leaves.
Former Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega arrived in Havana from Nicaragua late Saturday and said: "I am sure that we will soon have Fidel resuming his functions and leading his people."
Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy at the center of a dramatic international custody battle six years ago between his relatives in Miami, Fla., and his father in Cuba, joined the list of people wishing Castro a swift recovery.
"We send you this letter to let you know that we are worried about your health," Elian Gonzalez, now 12, wrote to Castro along with his half-siblings and cousins. The letter was published Sunday in the Communist Youth newspaper Juventud Rebelde.
Morales, a leftist elected in December as Bolivia's first Indian president, said his government would send a high-level mission to Havana in the coming days, according to his spokesman Alex Contreras.
In a message to Castro on Tuesday, Morales referred to the Cuban leader as his "friend and brother" and wished him a speedy recovery "to continue in the trenches in the anti-imperialist struggle."
Lage on Saturday shot down speculation that Fidel Castro had stomach cancer. On Sunday he reiterated that Cuban leader was recovering well.
"The operation that he underwent was successful and he is recovering favorably," Lage said. "Fidel's going to be around for another 80 years."
In Washington, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday the United States wants to help Cubans prepare for democracy but is not contemplating an invasion of the island in the wake of Castro's illness.
"The notion that somehow the United States is going to invade Cuba, because there are troubles in Cuba, is simply far-fetched," Rice told NBC television. "The United States wants to be a partner and a friend to the Cuban people as they move through this period of difficulty and as they move ahead. But what Cuba should not have is the replacement of one dictator by another."
Cuban authorities have beefed up security by mobilizing citizen defense militias, increasing street patrols, and ordering decommissioned military officers to check in at posts daily.
Roman Catholic Cardinal Jaime Ortega, the island's top churchman, called on parishioners Sunday to pray for the Castro's health, peace on the island, and fraternity among all Cubans, both here and abroad.
"We pray for the fatherland, for Cuba, and those who are leading it," Ortega told reporters in brief comments after his regular Sunday Mass at the cathedral in Old Havana.
Outside another church, a group of political prisoners' wives known as the Ladies in White held their weekly silent march after Sunday Mass without interruption by authorities.
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Rehabbing Tazawa checks in with Red Sox
Rehabbing Tazawa checks in with Red Sox
"Physically, I feel great, and right now I'm pretty much able to do everything that the training staff has set aside for me," Tazawa said through interpreter Masa Hoshino.
Of course, Tazawa hasn't been asked to do anything overly strenuous just yet.
"No, it doesn't include throwing a ball. Right now, we're just focusing on range of motion, so I think any talk about throwing a ball is going to be later," said Tazawa.
The biggest thing Tazawa is trying to overcome these days is the monotony.
"I think right now even small changes in my rehab program are really welcome, because it's something new that I can look forward to and they're a good change of pace mentally," said Tazawa. "As these changes have taken place, I've felt better and better about my rehab program."
Tazawa, who will turn 24 on June 6, pitched in six games for the Red Sox last season, going 2-3 with a 7.46 ERA. Even before the injury, he was expected to spend most of this season in the Minor Leagues.
He won't pitch again until 2011.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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New Scarlets head coach Simon Easterby has promised to stay true to the team's attacking principles next season.
Easterby took over as head coach after Nigel Davies left to take up the position of director of rugby at Gloucester. In recent years the Scarlets have established a well-earned reputation for attacking flair which young players such as Rhys Priestland, George North and Jonathan Davies have revelled in and Easterby wants to maintain that open style of play.
"I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to take rugby forward as Scarlets Head Coach, it is a real honour and privilege for me," Easterby said. "The values instilled deep within the Scarlets have been in place for almost 140 years, so like Nigel and Gareth (Jenkins) before me I will ensure we never lose sight of who we are as well as putting my own stamp on our ambitions and our game. Hopefully with the history I have here with our club, we move forward with real excitement while keeping that Scarlets culture right in the heart of what we do."
The former Ireland and Lions flanker has been able to hold onto the core of his team and aims to build on the likes of North and Priestland to end the club's wait for some silverware. He has been at the club since 1999 and played over 200 times for them.
Easterby will be assisted by newly appointed forwards coach Danny Wilson, backs coach Mark Jones and conditioning coach Brad Harringon.
"There is plenty within the coaching and playing group to take us to where this club belongs, competing at the top end of the European game and achieving honours in the domestic game," he said. "It's an exciting prospect when you look at the players we have here. We've achieved a lot over the past couple of seasons developing some fantastic talent, playing some great rugby along the way but ultimately we haven't won any silverware."
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A car left the A34 and crashed into a tree at the turn-off to Wytham. The blue Ford Fiesta, pictured, is believed to have come off the road on Saturday.
Police have taped off the area and placed a 'police aware' sticker on it but last night said it couldn't comment further. It is unknown whether anyone was hurt, but South Central Ambulance Service said it had not been called out to the incident.


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Mr. Green Car: General Motors' green policy
By Allen Penticoff
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When I recently tested the diminutive Chevy Spark, I took note of a big, leafy "ecologic" sticker plastered onto the left rear window. It was an environmental commitment statement from General Motors (GM) — one of the largest corporations in the world … at one time, THE largest.
Corporate green policy statements are no longer something new. Many of the largest are now clamoring to be more sustainable. But, I've long had a problem with the misuse of the word "sustainable," corporate or otherwise.
To me, sustainable means a process is self-supporting with no overall impact on the environment. It is a process that can be repeated with no impact. There are precious few of these going on. An example is eating grass-fed beef. Grass grows, cattle fertilize the grass, cattle eat the grass, they have calves, we eat the old cows, the grass grows. Otherwise, sustainability is just a catchword for "reduced environmental impact."
Often in manufacturing, such conscious reductions are good, but there is still considerable impact. With this in mind, I'll take a quick look at General Motors' recent actions to reduce their environmental impact.
The following quote is from their 2011 statement posted online. It is a good model for other corporations to follow, and shows business is leading the charge toward efficiency and reduced environmental impact more than we individuals.
"As we've talked about more than once on this blog, it's no longer considered unusual to incorporate sustainable practices into your business plan. At GM, we recognize it as a business necessity, and our business model is one that purposefully integrates sustainability into our operations and products around the world.
"Sustainability feeds our bottom line, and we have the numbers to back it up. It aligns our business growth with the needs of society — namely energy alternatives and advanced technologies that help reduce dependency on petroleum and pave the way for transportation alternatives that lie ahead …"
The report goes on to identify four areas of sustainability they feel can make the biggest impact: green vehicles, energy efficiency, resource preservation and waste reduction.
On the Spark's "ecologic" sticker, it claims the following "Features and Consumer Benefits" (quoted excerpts): Fuel-Saving Technologies — Continuously Variable Valve Timing (VVT) adjusts airflow in and out of the combustion chamber under all engine speeds, which make for better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Electric power steering uses an electric motor instead of an engine-driven belt, which result in a lighter overall workload and better fuel economy. The engine has been factory-filled with engine oil meeting GM's new DEHOS specification, which has improved viscosity characteristics … contributing to better fuel economy. Responsible Manufacturing — The assembly and engine facilities are landfill-free. These facilities use a process to reuse, recycle or convert to energy all waste created in their daily operations, which conserves resources. End-of-Life Recyclability — After the vehicle's useful life, 85 percent of it is recyclable. The majority of its components can be broken down and recycled, which conserves resources and reduces landfill deposits.
GM's 2013 comments on their progress from their 2012 sustainability report include items of note. They have 105 landfill-free facilities (everything is recycled). They generate and use 60 megawatts of renewable energy (solar and landfill/biomass gas) and are about halfway to a goal of 125 megawatts. They recycle or reuse 90 percent of their manufacturing waste worldwide — generating $1 billion in revenue for GM. They have reduced 55 pounds of waste per vehicle since 2010. They have a goal to put 500,000 vehicles with some form of electrification on the road by 2017 (still way behind Toyota, which already has millions, but at least they're working on it). GM seeks to double the models that achieve 40-mpg or better by 2017. And they aim to reduce average U.S. fleet carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent by 2016 and their Opel/Vauxhall fleet emissions by 27 percent in 2020.
If you are interested in reading more about General Motors' sustainability achievements and goals, you can start with a search for "General Motors sustainability," or visit Chevrolet.com/ecologic.
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Duke ranks eighth among colleges and universities that provide special fellowships and support for graduate students who served in the Peace Corps, the agency reported Wednesday.
Nineteen Duke graduate students receive tuition assistance and other benefits through the Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows programs for returned volunteers. All are enrolled in master's degree programs at the Sanford School of Public Policy or the Fuqua School of Business, through which they also serve as volunteers with local community groups.
"My Peace Corps experience has been very valuable here at Duke," said Ryan Gorczycki, a former volunteer in Madagascar who is pursuing a master's degree in public policy at Sanford and also leads the North Carolina Peace Corps Association. "Serving directly with communities in the developing world helps us understand more deeply the issues we discuss in the classroom, and it motivates us to continue serving others after we leave Duke."
Since 2004, 57 Duke students have completed the Coverdell Fellows program, Peace Corps said. In addition, it said 682 Duke alumni have served in the Peace Corps since the agency began in 1961, with 15 alumni currently serving overseas.
These volunteers "return to the United States as global citizens, with leadership, cross-cultural understanding, and language and technical skills that position them for success in today's global job market," said Peace Corps Deputy Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet.
Earlier this year, Duke's Peace Corps Fellows organized a "world's fair" that highlighted their experiences and encouraged undergraduates to follow in their footsteps. During the 2010-2011 academic year, Duke held a year-long commemoration, "A World Together," that celebrated its long ties with Peace Corps and its growing activities in the developing world.


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How To Travel the World for Free
Michael Wigge Shares His Secrets
By Hannah Monahan
Traveling the world may seem like an exciting but expensive idea. But what if it could be done for free? Michael Wigge did just that. Casting away the norms of conventional travel, he set out on his trip from his native Germany without a cent to his name in hopes of reaching Antarctica.
Prompting strangers into a pillow fight in San Francisco, becoming the "human sofa", and butler for a day, Wigge engaged in numerous alternative means of work. His two rules: 1. Avoid ordinary work and focus on uncommon services in exchange for trip essentials (a place to sleep, food, travel); and 2. Engage people. He found that if you let people in on your plans, they are more than willing to help make things happen.
Michael Wigge began his career as an anchor for the German VIVA program London Calling in 2002. Since then, the world has been his newsroom and playground, whether he is living with the native Yanomami Indian tribe in the Amazon rain forest, taking the longest recorded donkey ride in the history of music television, or fighting Sumo wrestlers in Japan.
Whether reporting from prison for MTV or entering Buckingham Palace solemnly attired as King Henry VIII, Wigge has always thrown himself into the most unusual of situations. He has served as a reporter, producer, and journalist for public and network television.
He says about his travels, "Everything is possible without money. I made my dream come true."
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"With the 70 dollars I earned with Umit, I buy a bus ticket. The distance to Ushuaia is just 2,000 miles; the remaining money should suffice until then. I only have four days until the ship departs, but I want to visit Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. I decided to take the risk: I will take the bus to El Calafate, which covers about 1,500 miles, and from then on I will hitchhike through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
The next 30 hours on the bus basically consists of me sitting and sleeping. The food is included in the price of the ticket, which I hadn't expected. We eventually reach El Calafate, a small mountain town which has been beautifully restored. It's the closest town to the Perito Moreno Glacier, making it one of Patagonia's favorite tourist destinations.
From here I need to hitchhike further. While just three days ago in Buenos Aires the weather was hot and humid at about 90 degrees Fahrenheit, here it is just 41 degrees Fahrenheit. El Calafate lies in the middle of the Andes Mountains so even in the spring (beginning of November) it is bitingly cold. Majestic snow-covered mountains, large brown, fields, and beautiful blue lakes surround me, but at the moment I couldn't care less about the scenery.
My hands are freezing from holding up my cardboard sign at this temperature, so I hang the sign around my neck and put my hands in my pockets.
The sun is shining and in theory, the warmth from the sun is welcomed, but because I'm high up in the alpine countryside, due to the thinning ozone layer, UV rays are a concern. For this reason, almost every tourist guide warns you not to stay in the sun for too long. Unfortunately, I don't have a choice; I have to find a ride.
A bus driver sees my sign and stops. He takes me along on the six-hour trip to Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego. The bus is brand new and I'm being transferred to a hotel in the city. So not only am I the only passenger on the bus, but the very first one as well. Upon arriving in Rio Grande, the first thing to do is look for an inexpensive hostel with the last of Umit's earnings, which I find.
On to Ushuaia
The temperature is freezing outside. Despite my exhaustion, however, I can hardly sleep. The whole night, I keep thinking that if I am able to cover the last leg tomorrow to Ushuaia, which is just 135 miles away, I will be at the harbor two days before expected and will certainly be able to catch the ship.
Quite fatigued but full of adrenaline, I get up the next morning and start early with my sign to Ushuaia. Two hours pass before Marcello stops in his pick-up truck. He says the magic word' "USHUAIA!!" We travel past the fields of fresh snow, quiet lakes nestled between mountains and fir trees along the road.
Marcello comes from Mendoza, a city in northwestern Argentina known for its vineyards and pleasant climate. Still, he ended up here in freezing Tierra del Fuego, about 1,800 miles south of his hometown, for work and for a higher salary. Tourism is partly the reason why there is more work in this city, but mostly it's due to the large tax benefits the government offers in order to attract more companies. Tierra del Fuego is also Argentina's center for electronic products.
Marcello has recently turned 40 years old and is financially doing well for himself. Although he misses his relatives and friends in Mendoza, he knows that he would never earn as much there as he would here. However, there are always sacrifices. "There may be money here, but not many single women," he informs me, somewhat grimly.
Arriving in Ushuaia
It's the 7th of November and I finally arrive in Ushuaia. I can hardly contain my happiness. Marcello is left in wonder when I get out of his truck, and calls out behind me, "Say hi to the ladies in the strip clubs for me!" At this moment, though, naked ladies are the last thing in my mind. Ushuaia has a population of 60,000, and winters here are extremely cold with temperatures down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit; even during the summertime, it only manages to get up to 50 degrees.
I see a lot of tourist in Ushuaia who are probably stuck on the idea of seeing the southernmost city in the world. On most of the street corners, what with Antarctica less than 700 miles away, I see many promotional signs reading: Fin del Mundo. That is, of course, "The End of the World."
After some time I come to the office Antarctic Dream. In the office, Sabina, the employee with whom I have been exchanging e-mails, welcomes me. I can tell that she is surprised that I have actually made it here. She takes me to a company-owned holiday apartment where I can stay for the next two days. With still one day left before the departure, I make use of my time by visiting one of the highlight attractions.
Tourist Train
Near Ushuaia is a tourist train with the name El tren del fin del Mundo! (Train to the end of the world!) It's an old steam engine pulling three wagons through the beautiful landscape of Tierra del Fuego. The price of the ticket is 20 dollars; since I don't have this, I decided to sneak on board. An elderly couple sees me cowering below a seat hiding from the ticket agent. They smile and I know that they won't blow my cover.
After ten minutes, I am given the all-clear signal: tickets will no longer be checked on the train. I sit up and enjoy the beautiful journey through the national park. While looking out of the window, it becomes clear to me how very near I am to the end of the world.
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Hannah Monahan is a former editorial assistant at GoNOMAD and now lives outside of Boston, where she works in human services.
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However, in the interest of healthy and frugality, I wanted to make pretzel bread rolls at home. Not just regular pretzel rolls too, but whole wheat rolls. Whole wheat has more fiber and nutrients than regular wheat, and I wanted a roll that combined the goodness of pretzel bread rolls with the bonus health benefits of whole wheat flour.
Recipe: Whole Wheat Pretzel Rolls
– 1 tablespoon dry yeast
– 1 ¼ cup warm water
– 3 cups whole wheat flour
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 4 tablespoons baking soda
– 4 cups water
– Coarse salt
1. Thoroughly dissolve the yeast in ¼ cup warm water. In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the kosher salt.
2. Combine the dissolved yeast mixture the remaining 1 cup of warm water, and then add everything to the flour mixture. Thoroughly combine everything, and then knead on your countertop for 10 minutes. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover with a dishcloth. Let the dough rest for at least 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
3. Once the dough has risen, divide into 12 even pieces and roll into roll shape. On your stove top, combine the 4 cups water with the baking soda in a pot and heat until boiling. Once the baking soda mixture has reached a rolling boil, drop in each roll until it floats at the surface after about a minute or so.
4. Remove each roll and drain thoroughly. Place on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse salt if desired and bake in a 475 degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Once each pretzel bread roll is thoroughly cooked, remove from the oven, let cool and enjoy!
Matthew Kaplan is the Editor for FaveDiets.com, a free online resource featuring hundreds of free healthy recipes, healthy cooking tips and loads more. Be sure to check out FaveDiets on Facebook and on Twitter (@FaveDiets).
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I've never made rolls this way. They sound delicious! Thank you for sharing.
This sounds like something my family would love!
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Amelia Earhart's Disappearance Still Captivates Searchers, 80 Years Later
Researchers are making yet another trip to a tiny island called Nikumaroro in search of a legendary female aviator who may never have set foot there.
June 27, 2017, Tuesday
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How Do You Photograph Wild Lions? Be as Boring as Possible.
Michael "Nick" Nichols thinks photography is more interesting when you're driven to do something. Like spending months in the wild photographing gorillas, elephants and lions.
June 7, 2017, Wednesday
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An Ocean Beckons Where Newspapers Once Streamed
The pressroom and reel room used by The New York Times until 1997 will reopen in October as National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey.
May 4, 2017, Thursday
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Geoffrey Rush and Johnny Flynn play two versions of Albert Einstein in National Geographic's compelling new series.
April 23, 2017, Sunday
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A new show on Nat Geo focuses on Einstein's life in physics, and his physical life, too.
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WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — Jason Memont, who swam collegiately at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and enjoyed successful coaching stints at William & Mary and South Carolina, has been named UNCW's head swimming and diving coach.
Memont, 36, has spent the last seven years with the Gamecocks, assisting Coach McGee Moody with all phases of the successful SEC program in Columbia. He takes over for veteran coach Dave Allen, who retired recently following a 37-year career that produced 16 Colonial Athletic Association championships, including three on the women's side and an impressive string of 13 consecutive men's titles spanning back to 2002.
"I'd like to thank Jimmy Bass and the UNCW athletic department for this opportunity," said Memont, a native of Groveland, Mass. "I'm looking forward to following in Dave Allen's footsteps and building on the success he had. I'd like to continue our winning tradition in the CAA and have an impact on the national scene.
"My time in the Colonial Athletic Association was very rewarding, so I'm excited about working with the great coaches in the conference and taking the next step in my coaching career."
Memont was heavily involved with the day-to-day operations of the USC program, creating pool and dry land workouts and taper schedules, and planning off-season practices for distance and middle-distance swimmers.
Memont has enjoyed tremendous success on the recruiting trail, luring 12 NCAA All-Americans to the USC program and coaching Gamecock standouts Michael Flach, Marwan El Kamash and Gerard Rodriguez to berths in international competition.
In 2013-14, the USC men finished the dual meet season with a 6-2 record. For the second-consecutive season, the team's 800 Freestyle Relay team of El Kamash, Flach, Rodriguez and Kevin Leithold earned All-America honors after finishing 12th overall at the NCAA Championships. The Gamecock women finished 4-4 on the year, with Amanda Rutqvist reaching the NCAA Championships for the fourth time.
"The committee conducted a very thorough search and Jason emerged as the top choice," said Jimmy Bass, UNCW's athletic director. "We're looking forward to continuing the tradition and success of the swimming program here at UNCW."
Before joining the USC program, Memont spent three seasons with Moody at Colonial Athletic Association rival William & Mary. He assisted Moody with workouts, lineups, recruiting and travel plans. During his time in Williamsburg, the Tribe, with a non-scholarship program, featured an NCAA qualifier and captured the CAA women's championship in 2007.
Memont also has experience on the club level. He served as head coach of the Ipswich, Mass., YMCA of the North Shore team and sent 10 swimmers to NCAA Division I programs.
During his collegiate career, Memont was a two-time captain at RIT from 1996-2001 and held four relay records with the Tigers. He still owns the 200IM mark, and was also a member and assistant coach of the school's nationally-ranked water polo team.
Memont is a 1996 graduate of Pentucket Regional High School in West Newbury, Mass. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from RIT in 2001.
"I've coached with Jason for 10 years and he's been ready to become a head coach for a while. Jason has the ability to read his student-athletes and relate to them on an individual level. He takes different approaches – he knows everyone is not the same. He's very good at finding the strengths of his student-athletes.
"I think this is a great, great hire. Jason knows the CAA and what it takes to win in the conference. He's been very loyal at each coaching stop and is more than prepared to take over his own program. This is the perfect fit for him."
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University of South Carolina
"It's been a true pleasure to get to know Jason as a friend and a peer while coaching in the very competitive Southeastern Conference. I admire his passion for coaching and his ability to maximize the potential of all of his athletes. He does this with great sportsmanship and always keeping their best interests in mind. The SEC will be losing a great coach and an even better person. I am excited to watch Jason's career continue at UNCW. They are getting a great one!"
Harvey Humphries
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University of Georgia
"Jason is a tremendous coach with a lot of motivation and a wealth of swimming knowledge. He will definitely continue to build on the great tradition that Dave Allen created at UNCW."
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Nearly a month after the death of Eric Freed, I am beginning to deal with the pain and loss that it has triggered in me. I know that I am not alone. The grief is real. It is also a reminder of how important community becomes at these times. I had the opportunity to bless a baby this week. It was a delight, and a reminder that even in grief we can experience joy. The baby is hope for the future as we mourn our losses from the past.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder often take me by surprise. I can handle the emergency pretty well. I'm good in a crisis. But then, sometimes weeks later, I don't understand where the lethargy and the pain come from. We carry the wounds inside of us. So I dedicate this column to my friends and companions who have also dealt with trauma and violence. It helps to share and reflect as we go. We are not alone, after all. The symptoms of PTSD are universal.
I attended a National Association of Mental Illness group meeting this week. This is a support group, available in several places throughout the county. If you have the inclination to attend, meetings can be located on the web. My short list of hope (I've listened to enough executives recite theirs):
-- Gun control, at every level, especially for those who own them.
-- Housing for all. The housing element in our General Plan, which will manage growth in our region over the next 20 or so years, needs to include provision for affordable housing, which will reduce homelessness in our community by many percentage points as has been shown elsewhere, including the state of Utah. A managed campground is necessary meanwhile, and there are models throughout the country we can replicate.
-- I would like to see a minimum wage that is reasonable. Switzerland has it at $22 an hour. What's not to like about that? They are even thinking of giving subsidies to their citizens, just as Alaska has done for decades, simply for being... citizens. No more corporate welfare. Put the money into people, the 95 percent who are still experiencing recession despite the situation on Wall Street.
-- An end to the war on drugs. It is an unwinnable war, like Iraq. The wrong people benefit: It is always better to have things managed than not.
-- An Equal Rights Amendment so that women don't have to fight for the same benefits men enjoy. Viagra is covered by insurance, but not contraception?
-- I'm in favor of the bullet train proposed by our governor. Whatever it takes to get us off the streets and reduce pollution.
-- I think Humboldt Bay should become a hub of commerce. I also agree with the rail link to Redding, over the mountains, despite the cost. It would be good for the bay, good for everyone if we had commercial access to the rest of the country, beyond our current marginal trucking system.
That's my humble opinion. You don't have to agree. Here are a few words of wisdom I learned from the NAMI group I attended this week:
We will see the individual first, not the illness.
We recognize mental illnesses are brain disorders.
We aim for better coping skills.
We find strength in sharing experiences.
We reject stigma in ourselves and others.
We won't judge anyone's pain as less than our own.
We forgive ourselves and reject guilt.
We embrace humor as healthy.
We accept we cannot resolve all problems.
We expect a better future in a realistic way.
We will never give up hope!
The Rev. Eric Duff is an Episcopal priest and licensed clinical social worker who writes this column for the Times-Standard. He has a psychotherapy practice in McKinleyville. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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Bangladesh's population is 90 percent Muslim.
Cyclones rip through Bangladesh almost every year. Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh last November, slamming the southern edge of the country with 100 mile-per-hour winds and instantly killing thousands of people. But now, hope has sprung up where despair once ruled.
The Lord has provided opportunities for Gospel for Asia missionaries to minister in the face of the tragedy, and the outreach is still going on today. The GFA missionaries who helped with the relief work are now planning to build 200 houses for the cyclone survivors to help them get a new start in life. At the same time, they consistently offer the hope found in Christ—and they have started several fellowships in cyclone-affected areas.Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh last November, slamming the southern edge of the country with 100 mile-per-hour winds and instantly killing thousands of people.
After the cyclone, thousands were dead—some sources estimated up to 10,000—and many more people waited for relief efforts to save their lives. Since much of southern Bangladesh is flat, flooding spread quickly over a large area. For a month, flooding and wreckage impeded the transportation of desperately needed relief items. Adding to the situation, bodies began to decay, creating a stench.
Thousands of Bangladeshis were left desperate for aid after Cyclone Sidr hit the country.
"People stopped looking for their relatives' bodies," our correspondent wrote. "They just looked for relief, and in some remote areas, we were able to provide it."
GFA Compassion Services workers started with bringing loads of rice and vegetables in small boats that could travel into flooded areas and reach the hungry survivors. As the GFA Compassion Services team members ministered, they listened to people's stories and shared the hope of the Gospel while giving out food, salt, medicine, blankets and warm clothing. They were able to help a total of 1,100 families with basic relief aid.
The people were grateful, and today they have fellowships where they can learn about the God whose love inspired the GFA teams' service. The teams also helped 50 Christian families who were affected by the cyclone.
Our correspondent asks for prayer for these missionaries to keep reaching people with the restoring message of salvation. He also requests prayer that God will provide for the 200 homes to be built.
GFA Compassion Services teams are often the first to reach disaster areas.
What can you do through GFA's Compassion Services outreach?
Watch a video update from K.P. Yohannan about GFA's Compassion Services work in Myanmar (Burma).