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The election of Trump was like somebody threw a political bomb into the middle of a crowded room. For undocumented people, it meant fear of losing DACA and being deported. For labor unions and the working poor, it meant losing labor rights and minimum wages. For many, it meant fear of losing their healthcare. In the midst of people scrambling to re-orient, the Center seemed like a haven, with support groups, centering prayer, and our growing social community of support. But things happened that no one expected.
I am a social movement geek. I study protests and file them in my brain and can rattle off the 10 biggest protests in the last 50 years, so for me, participating with many in our community in the Women's March and seeing what is clearly documented as the largest protest in American history, created a sense of awe that we were in a special moment of history. Millions of new people became interested in politics, forming groups called many things (women's huddles, indivisible groups, among dozens of other newly formed networks of recently engaged people). And the Center for the Working Poor was just a drop in an ocean of new resistance groups. All of a sudden there were thousands of new people buying our book, This is an Uprising, and asking us for advice about how we respond to this crisis. Our friends from Cosecha, IfNotNow, AllofUs, and Sunrise, all groups that had come out of the training institute Momentum, that we had formed with Carlos Saavedra and Ayni, were asking us for advice and scrambling to respond. And, quite frankly, we were caught off guard. It's easy to say, "read my book," as the answer to anything, or to give simple solutions like "We need a movement," but frankly, I didn't have clear, concise answers. Instead, I was traveling around and talking to all our groups and trying to get my head around what to do, other than the obvious to do something, and for god's sake, protest, protest works.
I was very inspired though by a group of Obama staffers who wrote something in the month after the election called the Indivisible Guide, which was teaching people the best practices that had stopped Obama from passing many things in his first years in office from the Tea Party movement. What they gave was simple 101 of how to effectively lobby your congressperson. It went viral in a way few publications ever have, with millions downloading the guide and forming over 6,000 groups which were formed without any money or any established organization, and really came out of almost nowhere.
What could we do that could help give people what they needed? People like my mom and her friends, who meet weekly at a bookstore to talk about social justice and to mobilize to the protests in the Des Moines area. And although I love This is an Uprising, to be honest, it's just too damn big for this moment. Even my girlfriend has not even read it all the way through. With little to no money, we asked God, the universe, and the resistance movement "should we produce a cliff notes for the Trump resistance?" Paul did his discernment prayers, which actually took a couple weeks, asking God, Jesus, and the holy spirit for guidance. There seemed to be a lot of signs that people wanted something that we were one of the only people that could provide. In a few days, with our good friends Brooke Lehman, Abraham Lateiner, and Hallie Boas, we were able to raise, in small donations of $100-200, over $10,000 to support a short-term writing team (as well as me for free, to work for the Center off of donations that supporters like you provide).
It took us six months of back and forth and argument, debate, and decision making that went into producing a book without a publisher because we wanted to give it out for free for as many people that needed it. On September 18th, we unveiled the Resistance Guide. We've had over 1,000 people download it for free. We've had people like Bill McKibben, Naomi Klein, Robert Greenwald, and other prominent progressives endorse and promote it. And I'm proud to announce that my mom's book group in Des Moines has selected it for their reading. Here it is, for all those that are interested, free of charge. And for those interested, everyone says the print copy looks beautiful.
None of this would have been possible if we didn't have this community called the Center for the Working Poor. I realize when I pray in the morning that what I'm grateful for is the ability to wake up and to be at service without having to ask how I am going to make money or how I am going to gain anything in return. Instead, I try to use the holy spirit and the question of what can I do to help as the prayer of Cesar Chavez, "show me the most miserable so I know my people's plight," and I think of the things we can do that no one else can. Sometimes, that is just doing the dishes, or volunteering to see low-income clients at the Relational Center. Sometimes that's doing our program of Get Empathy, which is supporting students sharing their struggles with each other. Sometimes it's just cooking a meal at the Center to feed our community and all of our friends who stop by. But no matter what it is, it happens because we have made a choice to live simply, to serve, and to be supported by people like you. We've kept our community going for about ten years now, and everyone is amazed that it runs off of little donations, from sustainers that give $20 a month, to people that donate little amounts every year. We ask that you help us continue this work in 2018 and the future by donating whatever amount you can to sustain us.
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Are We Cells in a Mystical Body? Center Update 2018
December 24th, 2018
As many of you know, I am a social justice geek. I compulsively read and think about social movements, and have been doing this for a long time, and am now considered a specialist in the field commonly referred to … Continue reading
January 22nd, 2018
It is amazing that the Trump election and inauguration was over a year ago. The Center for the Working poor (aka the Center), has been dramatically affected by these cycles of Trump and the protest movement. In the weeks after … Continue reading
January 9th, 2017
Many have asked how I am feeling after Trump was elected to President of the US. The largest natural disaster in my lifetime just hit my community. It reminds me of both the day after my father died in my … Continue reading
Click Here to Kick Glenn Beck Off the Air: Web Activism's Big Wins—and What to Do Next
August 5th, 2013
You may find the original article in Yes! Magazine or read the full text below. It was also published on Truthout.org. Click Here to Kick Glenn Beck Off the Air: Web Activism's Big Wins—and What to Do Next Monday, 24 … Continue reading
Climate of Change: What Does an Inside-Outside Strategy Mean?
August 5th, 2013
I wrote this article with my brother Mark Engler about strategy in the movement to combat climate change. It was published in Dissent magazine and Truthout.org. You can read the complete article below or read it on Truthout.org: Climate of … Continue reading
Keeping the flame alive: an appeal for our movement and community
December 18th, 2012
Dear Friends, In our journey to build a more just, a more democratic, and a more sustainable world, there are many challenges: cynicism, fear, despairs. But this holiday season, we are lifted up by the words Dr. Martin Luther King … Continue reading
Christmas Update From Paul Engler & The Center
December 17th, 2012
The Center for the Working Poor, (aka the Burning Bush Community), continues to share in the wonderful mix of serving the poor, communal living, prayer and meditation, and nonviolent movement organizing that distinguishes our beautiful home. In addition to delivering … Continue reading
The Rise of 99Rise | The Nation
November 5th, 2012
By Isabelle Nastasia The impact of the Supreme Court's 2010 decision Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission allowing unlimited and anonymous campaign spending has been profound and could yet be decisive in this election. With an estimated $9.8 billion … Continue reading


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Just when you think you've got online ranking systems all figured out, a new metric pops up to throw a wrench in the works. And while you could continue adding to your workload by trying to keep track of and influence every new metric on the market, the truth is that most businesses lack the time, the money, or the inclination to take this course. That said, there are two major metrics that seem to be duking it out for dominance at the moment: Google's Page Rank and Moz's Domain Authority. And both may be employed by savvy businesses to determine how their online efforts are affecting their standing with search engines, as well as glean clues as to how they might proceed in order to achieve more success with search engine optimization. But is one metric better than the other? How can you tell which one will offer your business the best information and insights? And which looks to remain relevant moving into the future?
Google Page Rank Explained
Let's start by examining how each metric is calculated and what they mean for your website. Google Page Rank (or PR) is an algorithm that tracks specific data in order to calculate a numerical weight that basically determines how your website stacks up when compared to others of its kind. The program calculates this number (a percentage that translates into a page rank on a scale of 1-10) by analyzing links and compiling statistics that have assigned numeric values known only to Google. The Page Rank for your site is based on all kinds of factors that influence the numbers assigned to you, but the main factor is the number and value of inbound links, which is to say, hyperlinks that lead to your website. The algorithm is extremely complex in how it assigns values, which is probably why Google has managed to retain complete control of it.
That said, it is generally understood that securing links with reputable and highly ranked websites is one of the best ways to boost your own rankings. A site that attains PR8, for example, is given more weight in its endorsement (via a link to your site) than one that has a value of PR2. Of course, factors like traffic and quality of content may also play a role in your overall page rank, especially with the current algorithm. So it doesn't do to rely solely on links to raise your PR. Keep in mind that Google is bound and determined to ensure that a site or page that gets top ranking for a particular search actually provides their users with the quality of content that elicits this honor. When you're trying to raise your page rank, ignoring this fact and engaging in black hat SEO practices could actually get you de-listed and send you back to square one. And let's be honest: if you're not ranked on Google your online business is missing out on a ton of potential exposure.
Domain Authority Explained
So what about Domain Authority (DA)? How does this popular, newer metric factor in and why should you consider using it at the expense of PR? For starters, the goal of DA is a little different than PR. Whereas Google's Page Rank algorithm actually determines your ranking for specific searches and has the power to affect your standings and ultimately, whether or not you're found by the users that are searching for you, DA is geared towards looking at a number of other factors in order to give you a snapshot of how your website will perform when it comes to search engine rankings. Perhaps the best way to put it is to say that Google Page Rank is catering to their users, i.e. those who enter search queries with their site, while Domain Authority is interested in serving the needs of websites looking to monitor and analyze their standings in order to increase their relative popularity. With such divergent goals it's not hard to see why these metrics are so different, and why businesses might be more interested in utilizing DA.
Domain Authority calculates "rankings" on a scale of 1 to 100 that is logarithmic, which means that the higher you score, the more difficult it gets to continue advancing. So going from 10 to 20 is a lot easier that jumping from 60 to 70, for example. And your score will tell you how you currently stack up when it comes to what search engines are looking for, based to some degree on factors that appear to influence Google's algorithms. It takes into account more than forty different factors in the course of calculations, including traffic, links (both inbound and outbound), your current Google page rank, your Alexa ranking, the age of your site, the number of pages you have, and more. And what you're probably wondering now is what bearing this has on the success of your website and why you want to use the metrics offered by Moz.
Why Has Domain Authority Gained So Much Popularity?
Now we get to the meat of the matter. And the reason that DA has become so popular over the last couple of years is probably because of the analytic options they offer. Whereas Google is pretty tight-lipped about how Page Rank is calculated, making it difficult for business websites to figure out ways to improve their standing, Moz has offered a metric that people can actually use to see where they're falling short and to track their efforts to increase their potential search engine rankings. The problem is that you cannot escape Google's dominance in the online search market. As much as we all hate kowtowing to Google, Page Rank is pivotal in determining the success or failure of websites, and since you definitely want to take advantage of the fact that they hold sway over roughly two-thirds of the search traffic on the web, you cannot afford to discount the importance of PR when it comes to search engine optimization.
So Which Metric Matters Most?
The ideal choice, then, is to use Page Rank and Domain Authority in concert since both can play a role in how you choose to manage your online operations and whether or not you reach your goals. Although DA can give you the information that helps you to formulate strategies for your SEO efforts moving forward, it cannot provide you with the actual rankings that ensure you are found by prospective customers seeking what you have to offer. DA can help you decide if you need to work on your inbound links, engage in guest posting on high domain authority sites, or create more pages of original content for your site. And it can give you another view of how you stack up to competitors, as well as how potential advertisers and link-seekers may see you. But PR is still your primary source for getting targeted visitors in the door, and ultimately, this is what will net you sales. So find a way to use them both and you're bound to see improvement all around where your online efforts are concerned.

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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday has sent Praveen Rana's name as replacement for Narsingh Yadav, caught in a doping scandal, for the Rio Olympics in 74kg freestyle category in case the former fails to clear the charges against him before the NADA panel.
Wrestling Federation of India had kept Rana and Jitender as stand-bys for Narsingh, which had ruled out Sushil Kumar's chances of going to Rio.
Freestyle wrestler Rana had earlier won a gold medal in the 74kg category at the Dave Schultz Memorial wrestling tournament in USA in 2014.
"His name is sent as date of replacement was given as July 25 and that's why the name is sent to the world body. We would still hope Narsingh is proved innocent and goes to Rio,"
WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said.
After failing the dope test, Narsingh was put under provisional suspension.
Narsingh, who earned the Rio quota after winning a World Championships bronze, was earlier picked ahead of double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar.
A day after Narsingh failed the dope test, his roommate at SAI (Sports Authority of India), Sonepat, Sandeep Tulsi Yadav also failed a dope test.


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It's unanimous for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, even after their shakiest performance of the season.
Denver received all 12 first-place votes for the first time in the AP Pro32 rankings released Tuesday.
The Broncos (6-0) struggled with winless Jacksonville until scoring the last two touchdowns in a 35-19 victory Sunday.
Manning matched his season low with two TD passes against the Jaguars but still has a record 22 through six games heading into Sunday night's return to Indianapolis, where Andrew Luck is in charge of the Colts' offense now.
"Coming to Peyton's Place should bring out the best in Mr. Manning," wrote Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune.
No. 2 Seattle (5-1) and third-ranked Kansas City (6-0) are separated by just two points. Both teams moved up one spot.
The Seahawks won their 11th straight at home, 20-13 over Tennessee.
"They keep winning and overcoming injuries in the offensive line," wrote Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News. "Their defense and run game will keep them in every game."
The Chiefs had just 216 yards of offense in a 24-7 win over Oakland but intercepted Terrelle Pryor three times and had 10 sacks to give them 31 for the season.
"Not much to look at when they play offense, but it is must-see TV on defense," wrote Herm Edwards of ESPN.
New England jumped from seventh to fourth after handing New Orleans its first loss 30-27 on Tom Brady's last-second touchdown pass. The Saints, who were second a week ago with the only other first-place vote, dropped to fifth.
The Patriots and Brady got another chance in the final 2 minutes after Drew Brees and the Saints couldn't run out the clock following an interception by Keenan Lewis with 2:16 remaining.
"That pained expression of Rob Ryan on the sidelines said it all, as his Saints' defense can't hold off Brady at the end," wrote Bob Glauber of Newsday.
San Francisco kept the No. 6 spot, and the Colts dropped two spots to seventh after a 19-9 loss at San Diego. Green Bay stayed No. 8 and Cincinnati at ninth, while Detroit moved up a spot to round out the top 10.
Chicago climbed a spot to No. 11 and was followed by Baltimore, Dallas and Miami.
San Diego and Philadelphia were 15th and 16th with the two of the biggest jumps of the week. The Chargers moved up from 20th, and the Eagles climbed from No. 22.
Tennessee and Arizona were 17th and 18th, with the New York Jets and St. Louis tied at 19th. The Rams moved up six spots from No. 25.
Cleveland dropped five spots to 21st, and Carolina jumped six spots to No. 22, followed by Buffalo, Atlanta and Houston, which fell from 19th to 25th with its fourth consecutive loss.
Pittsburgh jumped three spots to 26th after its first win, followed by Oakland, Washington, Minnesota.
It's unanimous for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, even after their shakiest performance of the season.


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We will be travelling on the Brittany Ferries ship the Bretagne from Portsmouth to St Malo. We have some lovely friends coming to stay with us and we are looking forward to sharing our knowledge of the area as well as the occasional bottle of wine with them.
It looks like the weather is going to be great as we seem to be experiencing an Indian Summer at the moment. It will be a great chance to catch up with some of the friends that we have made in Brittany. Our house and cat sitters will be arriving soon and then it will be time to set off to the ferry port for a very civilised overnight trip. Watch out for posts on the new places we discover over the next week and a bit.
Having sat up long into the night over a bottle of red (or two!) discussing the properties we had already seen, we decided to view the property with the worrisome beams again. The next morning we headed into Huelgoat to see the immobiliere, stopping to look at the properties displayed in the window of the local notaire.
As I've mentioned before, notaires also act as as estate agents and their fees are normally less than a private estate agent. A familiar looking property caught my eye, it was one that I had seen and liked on the notaire's website previously but it had been marked as sold prior to our trip. Apparently it was back on the market – ooh la la!
We managed to make the receptionist understand that we wanted to view the property and she arranged for one of the estate agents to come and speak with us. Happily, his English was much better than our French. We did persist in trying to use to French where possible, though I'm not sure that this was entirely helpful. There are a lot of British ex-pats around Huelgoat so I guess that the locals are used to dealing with 'Les Anglais'.
It turned out that the property had indeed been under offer back in October so he had a lot of information to hand. This included the plethora of diagnostic technique survey reports that are required as part of a house sale in France. There are a number of obligatory surveys which the seller of a property has to have carried out. These are not the same as a structural building survey that are normally a requirement of mortgage lenders in the UK. You can find out more about property surveys on the Notaires de France Property Surveys website. The some of the required surveys are:
·Energy performance - Diagnostic de performance énergétique
·Natural and technological risks - Etat des risques naturels et technologiques
·Asbestos - Dossier Amiante
·Paint containing lead - Constat des risques d'exposition au plomb
·Gas – Diagnostic Gaz
·Electricity – Diagnostic Electricité
·Energy Efficiency - Diagnostic Performance Energétique (DPE)
·Termites/fungal &Insect (larvae) related damage - Diagnostic Termites/Etat Parasitaire
·Waste Water Drainage - Assainissement Non Collectif – for properties not on mains drainage
These surveys are collectively referred to as the Dossier de Diagnostic Technique (DDT).
It was situated on a gentle slope overlooking a wooded valley. It appeared a solid stone building with lots of character. The lounge had a huge open granite fireplace and there was a separate large dining room and three large bedrooms. The kitchen and bathroom were small and dated. The bathroom in particular was unappealing, being a brown 70's job with one of the silly little sit up and beg baths that the French seem to love.
The garden was a joy, made up of nooks and crannies, with a little hedged maze, two orchards, a beautiful stone well, plenty of outbuildings and a ruined cottage that had been turned into a delightful sitting area including little pond with a fountain. There was also a large stone barn attached to the property that potentially could be turned into a gite if we decided to go down that route.
Also, there was no access to the roof space so we couldn't check not the state of the roof beams. Still I have to admit that I loved it and Andy seemed to be taken by it too!
With the short winter day drawing in we headed back into the Huelgoat and arranged a seconding viewing the property with the two gites. This was in fact which was the whole reason we had gone into Huelgoat that morning in the first place, though we had nearly forgotten that in our excitement about the house that we had just seen!
Another wine imbued evening followed with much discussion and analysis of the pros and cons of the the latest property. By bedtime we knew that we would be going back for second visit!


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Revised Proposal for CN-1 Use Permit Abandonment
Here is the text of the proposed amendment to CN-1 zoning:
17.33.070 Other zoning provisions
Subsection G. is added to Section 17.33.070 to read as follows:
G. In the CN-1 Zone, in addition to the use permit procedures set forth in Chapter 17.134, the following special provisions shall apply to use permits granted under note L2 to table 17.33.01. These provisions shall take precedence over any conflicting provision of Chapter 17.134:
1. Any use permit granted pursuant to this provision shall run with the land and remain valid regardless of a change in the ownership of the property or the use.
2. A use for which a use permit has been granted pursuant to this provision shall be deemed abandoned if either of the following occurs:
a. The business license for the use has expired for a period of at least one year;
b. Either:
1) The use for which the use permit was granted has ceased operation; or
2) Other evidence is provided to the City that is found sufficient to show the intent of the permit holder to abandon the use;
and the discontinuance of use has lasted for a continuous period of at least one year.
3. The City shall serve written notice of the apparent abandonment on the holder of the use permit at their address of record, along with a copy of this subsection. The one-year period for being deemed abandoned shall not commence until the date notice is served.
4. At any time during the one year period, the use permit holder may, by renewal of the business license and/or submission to the City of other evidence, submit a request that the City find the use has not been abandoned, or may request an extension of the one-year period for up to one additional year based on a showing of good cause.
5. Upon receipt of such request from the permit holder, the City shall hold a public hearing, with notice as set forth in Section 17.134.040, to consider the request. In the case of a minor use permit, the hearing shall be before the planning director or his/her designated representative; if for a major use permit, the hearing shall be before the Planning Commission. The use permit shall continue in effect until the request has been heard and finally decided. The appeal procedures of Chapter 17.134 shall apply to any decision to grant or deny a request.
6. If a use has been deemed abandoned, it may not be resumed without following the procedures of Chapter 17.134 for issuance of a new use permit.


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Softie Ad Exec Siebrecht to Join AdReady Start-Up
Apparently, not everyone leaves Yahoo (YHOO) to join Microsoft.
On Friday, sources said, it was announced internally at Microsoft (MSFT) that Karl Siebrecht (pictured here), the former president of Atlas at aQuantive, is joining AdReady at the end of the month as president and COO.
AdReady, based in Seattle, bills itself as an "advertising technology company focused on making online display advertising accessible and effective for advertisers of all sizes."
The start-up has raised a total of $12 million in venture funding from Bain Capital Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Madrona Venture Group.
Aaron Finn is its current CEO and president, but is apparently giving up one title to Siebrecht.
And–probably no coincidence–aQuantive's former CEO is Brian McAndrews, who is now managing director at Madrona.
But, sources said, Siebrecht was introduced to Finn through David Rosenblatt, an advisory board member of AdReady–and who competed with Siebrecht as CEO of DoubleClick, which was bought by Google (GOOG).
Also interestingly, Jason Kilar, CEO of premium video site Hulu, is on AdReady's board.
Oh, it is a small tech world, after all.
Microsoft bought aQuantive–which is now called Microsoft Advertising–in mid-2007 for $6 billion and Atlas was one of its units.


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text: It's late afternoon and you receive a text message: "Friends coming for dinner. Please pick up wine." You pull into the neighbourhood liquor store, pick up a bottle of your favourite wine and head home. A familiar scene taking place across the province every day. When you go into your local liquor store, you have confidence knowing that you're buying a quality product in a secure environment, with stores conveniently located in every community across the province. B.C.'s public and private liquor stores have a proven track record over many decades, selling controlled alcohol products to adults in a responsible manner, with more than a 90 per cent compliance rate in restricting sales to minors. B.C.'s liquor stores are a perfect fit for non-medical cannabis sales, especially given the tight timeline for implementation of July 1, 2018 provided by the federal government. B.C.'s efficient liquor distribution network has been serving controlled products to British Columbians for 96 years. During the B.C. government's public consultation on non-medical cannabis regulation, some groups have suggested that co-locating marijuana with alcohol is not recommended, as it contributes to co-use of the products. Others have suggested that people using medical marijuana to help treat alcoholism should not have to purchase cannabis from a liquor store. The Responsible Marijuana Retail Alliance of BC fully supports an evidence-based public health policy approach that discourages the co-use of alcohol, marijuana and tobacco. We also believe that medical cannabis use should be administered by a safe, separate and effective medical cannabis distribution system. As part of this evidence-based process, we point to a submission to the federal cannabis task force by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, which states that "there is no evidence as to whether selling cannabis and alcohol alongside one another encourages or facilitates co-use." In contrast to the lack of evidence of harm associated with co-location, academic research shows that harm reduction policies are better implemented by public agencies like the Liquor Distribution Branch than by private networks. The CAMH submission supports the distribution of non-medical cannabis by "provincial liquor boards." Both Ontario and New Brunswick are already using liquor boards to distribute and retail cannabis. The Ontario government approach to cannabis sales uses the public liquor distribution network to sell non-medical cannabis in 150 costly new public stand-alone sales outlets. However, only 40 locations will be in place in the first year, with the remainder to open by 2020 — creating ongoing demand for a black-market cannabis industry. By contrast, B.C.'s 868 public and private liquor stores, with our highly-trained staff, already provide secure sale of controlled substances in every community across the province. B.C.'s liquor stores are also compliant with current municipal zoning bylaws and provincial licensing regulations, unlike the majority of existing unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, or potential standalone outlets. Given the very short timeframe for the province to implement federal cannabis regulations, any standalone distribution network would be extremely costly to implement, and would duplicate the work done by the existing Liquor Distribution Branch. It would be difficult if not impossible to have a parallel system in place by next summer. We believe that B.C.'s existing sales and distribution system maximizes the benefits to our province while minimizing risks. Done properly, the retail and distribution of non-medical cannabis through our current liquor distribution system will create good jobs for British Columbians and generate revenue to fund public services, while minimizing potential harms associated with cannabis use. Read more: Federal Politics, BC Politics


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April 2 by Conga
Across today's corporate environment, fluctuating market conditions, ever-changing regulations, and sudden shifts in corporate strategies are occurring almost daily, with each one potentially exposing organizations to significant risk. As such, it has become imperative for these organizations to confront, assess and navigate through this turbulence as quickly as they encounter it. Speed, however, isn't the only critical factor determining the success of these reactions – a quality check is an imperative part of the process.
Think about it – if the contracts you've migrated into your contract lifecycle management platform are filled with inaccuracies or are incomplete, what use will they be when the time comes to review them?
Contract lifecycle management solutions are excellent for what they were designed to do – leverage the latest legal verbiage and drive contracts through a standardized process to enforce internal approval policies. However, what if there was a secret weapon that can boost the reliability and usefulness of the contracts within a CLM solution…?
- a searchable portfolio encompassing all contracts within an organization
- extracting more than 50 key terms and conditions from every contract
- easily integrating these terms with other systems including CLM
- and the ability to dynamically find new contract terms and conditions buried within unstructured contractual data to address or resolve any new requirements
The end result: comprehensive insight into the unstructured
content within ALL of your contracts.
How's that for a quality check?
Be sure to join Seal next week at Apttus Accelerate in San Francisco where we're excited to discuss this juxtaposition of speed versus quality. Contracts are the backbone to any organization and there are many approaches for how to manage the discovery and review of those documents. We've gathered a panel of industry leading experts to share their experiences in addressing these challenges:
- Thomas Kase – Vice President, Research, Spend Matters
- Gino Ramos – Senior Analyst, Operations, Law & Corporate Affairs, Salesforce
- Guillermo Pedroni – Senior CRM Applications Manager, Telogis, Inc.
During our discussion, our esteemed panelists will provide insights into the best practices they're pursuing to overcome those challenges. We hope you can join us! In the meantime, we'd love to hear about your pain points when it comes to contract review. If you can't attend but are still interested, be sure to learn more about the Seal Contract Discovery and Analytics platform.
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The 76ers made a number of bold moves during the 2012 off-season that for one reason or another did not work out in the best interest of the franchise. Andrew Bynum, Kwame Brown, Nick Young and Jason Richardson immediately come to mind.
However, the one acquisition the Sixers made prior to last season that worked out beautifully was the addition of television sideline reporter Molly Sullivan. Think about it for a minute.
Sullivan appeared in more games than Bynum and Brown combined, made better on-court decisions than Swaggy P and her number is certainly more cap friendly then Jason Richardson's.
In short, you don't need advanced analytics to determine that Sullivan was the newcomer of the year in Philadunkia nation.
The lovely and talented (borrowing that line from David Letterman) Sullivan recently gave Philadunkia editor C. Smith a few minutes via email to answer a number of Sixers related questions. After the jump, Sullivan talks Andrew Bynum, the Holiday trade, the end of the DC era and racing Ryan Lochte in the pool.
C. Smith: Bring us up to speed on Molly Sullivan…What have you been doing since the Sixers' season came to a merciful end?
Sullivan: A merciful end? Come on. I was just hitting my stride. And I've decided that I'm really bad at the offseason. I tried to tough it out, and stayed in Philly for the first three months, but have returned to my hometown of Las Vegas for the rest of the way. Get this, fellas. My friends and family have the ability to make me pretty darn good at the offseason. I also get to do some reporting and hosting for Top Rank Boxing. Basketball and boxing…it's a beautiful thing. If we could add college football and swimming to the mix, it would be a match made in work heaven.
C. Smith: There's been a tidal wave of change surrounding the Sixers…So set the record straight for us, will you be back on the sideline next year for Sixers games?
Sullivan: Yes, I'm super excited to return and run the floor with you guys again.
C. Smith: Before we start talking hoops, can you clear up an online legend for us…Did you really get fined by the Sixers/CSN for wearing a "green" shirt during a game vs. the hated Celtics?
Sullivan: Turquoise! It was a turquoise shirt, not Celtic green. That was during a home-and-home series and I also called Glenn Rivers, Doc, at Wells Fargo Center on the second night. There's only one Doctor in Philadelphia and I've learned to stay away from all shades of green when the Sixers play the C's. See, I'm coachable.
C. Smith: So it sounds like you were in fact fined by CSN/76ers for wearing that "turquoise" shirt against the Celtics?
Sullivan: No, I was joking when I said I was fined…
C. Smith: We'll get into the 2012-13 season in a minute, but we want to get your thoughts on the recent activities in and around the organization…
Sullivan: Bring it, gentlemen.
C. Smith: What are your thoughts on the Sam Hinkie hiring?
Sullivan: I haven't met Sam yet. But on paper, I love it. I have a good friend who worked under him in Houston for five years, another friend who covered the Rockets last season, and I've spent some time asking them questions. Really looking forward to meeting Sam and getting to work. Tony DiLeo is another good man and has taught me a lot about the game.
C. Smith: What was your knee jerk reaction to the Sixers trading Jrue Holiday?
Sullivan: Surprised.
C. Smith: After you had some time to digest the Holiday trade, were you on board with the move and the rebuilding plan?
Sullivan: The franchise is in great hands and there is a lot for Sixer fans to be excited about. I had a chance to catch up with Jrue in Las Vegas last week when he was in town for USA Basketball. Such a classy guy and someone you want to root for. It will be interesting to watch the Jrue and Anthony Davis pairing develop. I can tell you after watching practice that they already have the chemistry. Davis even told local media in Vegas last week that Jrue is one of the smoothest players he's ever seen and that nothing seems to rattle him. Jrue did a tremendous amount for the city and the franchise but the future is also incredibly bright for the Sixers.
C. Smith: What is your prediction for the Sixers win total in 2013-14?
Sullivan: That's a bold question for late July. Let's reconnect in October.
C. Smith: Okay, let's reminisce on last year for a few painful minutes…
Sullivan: Okay. Ready.
C. Smith: Fill in the blank: Bynum was viewed by guys on the team as…
Sullivan: A distraction? I asked the guys that very question. Part of being a pro is that you don't get distracted, but it had to be challenging. I know Doug never viewed Andrew Bynum as a distraction…he was very supportive of the situation and what he was going through. I can recall the Portland game at home in March when we first reported Bynum would undergo arthroscopic surgery and miss the remainder of the season. I could immediately sense the team, the arena, the city, taking a collective deep breath of relief. No one knows if Bynum could have altered the Sixers' season, and it may not have been the answer Sixer fans were hoping for, but it was indeed a firm plan of action. It also shifted the attention back to the guys on the floor, where it should be, and they appeared to play looser. The media swarm around Bynum's locker before games ended, as did the constant questions dished out to Tony, Doug and his team.
C. Smith: Outside of the Bynum injury, what do you view as the biggest issue that plagued the 2012-13 76ers?
Sullivan: Malik Rose is on Line 1…
C. Smith: Can you pinpoint a game or moment from last year, where you knew the 2012-13 Sixers would never get on track and that they were headed for a disappointing season?
Sullivan: These bad boys might be better questions for Rosey, an analyst, not a reporter. I know it was a frustrating season for Sixer fans and everyone involved with the organization but, for me, it's time to move forward.
C. Smith: Do you think the team tuned out Doug Collins last year or that he "lost" the locker room?
Sullivan: Nope.
C. Smith: Who was/is the toughest Sixers player to deal with?
Sullivan: None of the guys last season were tough for me to deal with. They respect me and know I have a job to do. It was a high-character group and that started at the very top.
C. Smith: There will be a lot of new faces on the Sixers in 2013-14. I have to assume that will that make your job more difficult, right?
Sullivan: You bet. I live for a good old-fashioned challenge. With my rookie season in the books, I have a much better understanding of my role. I grew so much as a sports broadcaster the past 16-months. Now I'm excited to take it to the next level in October.
C. Smith: Walk us through your typical schedule on a 76ers game day.
Sullivan: I get fired up just thinking about it. While I tend to be a creature of habit, I don't really have a typical schedule on gamedays. A reporter needs to stay pretty fluid. The foundation being that of an early run, cappuccino, shoot-arounds, production meetings, team bus rides to arena, locker room with the players and coaches pre/post game, phone call or text to my parents to discuss the broadcast, reading and responding to tweets, team flight on the charter jet home while preparing for the next game. My favorite part of any day is simply talking ball with Marc, Malik, our producer JR Aguila, director Nick Marchetta and associate producer Josh Schrager. I used to think you're only as good as your opportunities but, really, you're only as good as your team…and I have the best teammates.
C. Smith: You've become a fan favorite with the Sixers faithful and Philadunkia's readers. Are you enjoying your increasing popularity here in Philadelphia?
Sullivan: Thanks for that. They say Philadelphia is a city that will love you back and that's truly how I feel. You guys have embraced me and I'm so grateful to be in this position. I ultimately work for the person on the other side of the TV and take my role very seriously. It's my job to tell the story…it's not about me, so that makes it easy to stay focused while also understanding that you're only as good as your last game. I remember when I received the big call up to Philly after five years on college football and basketball sidelines…I thought to myself, I finally made it…now what? You guys helped provide me with some added perspective because it's all about the people and relationships you form along the way. Meeting Sixers fans before and after the game, even around town and across the country, is what it's all about for me.
C. Smith: Do you think the Sixers will ever decide on a mascot (sarcastic tone here)?
Sullivan: Good question, with or without sarcasm. But I honestly have no idea. My incredibly talented friend Dayna Hafetz has your back on the entertainment side of things though. She runs point on the Sixers Dream Team and just put together the best group of dancers yet. You're welcome.
C. Smith: What's your relationship like with the first lady of the Sixers — Dei Lynam?
Sullivan: I think Lara Price is the First Lady of the Sixers, but Dei is awesome, too. I learned a lot from her in my first year covering the NBA. I really enjoy her father's analysis on our pre and postgame shows. We are lucky to have the Coach in our corner. (Editor's note: Price is the 76ers Senior Vice President of Business Operations.)
C. Smith: How do handle the frequent "unnecessary" comments/criticism sideline reporters receive from a number of fronts?
Sullivan: Philly sports fans are knowledgeable, passionate, tough, but also very fair. Dr. J once told me that if a player can make it in Philly, he can make it anywhere…and perhaps the same can be held true for sports broadcasters. I think with everyone, not just sideline reporters, a kind tweet or comment simply means that a tough guy is on deck. Balance. And truthfully, I like to win the tough guys over, one game at a time. I've been pretty lucky with the interaction, which certainly says more about Philly sports fans than it does me. But I hope viewers can tell that I'm in it for the right reasons. I also think that being an athlete myself provides me with a perspective that helps relate to our audience, the players, coaches, and to hopefully read a situation in a manner that is appreciated by the fans. I didn't just play high school sports…those 14 years that I spent as a swimmer at an elite level continue to help me every day as a sports reporter.
C. Smith: What's the funniest/strangest thing you've had to deal with as a female sports journalist?
Sullivan: A lady never tells. Kidding. Well, kind of. I will say this…two strong women who have helped pave the way with their professionalism and knowledge for the game are Hannah Storm and Doris Burke. I look up to them, big-time. If I had the ability to combine Hannah, Doris, Katie Couric and Jenny McCarthy, it would be one heck of an assignment and right in my wheelhouse. I also love seeing what Michelle Beadle has carved out for herself and respect her work tremendously, along with Erin Andrews. And it was fellow swimmer Summer Sanders who helped start my path to the NBA sidelines. Every Saturday after swim practice in junior high and high school, I would watch Summer and Ahmad Rashad on NBA: Inside Stuff. I've always wanted to talk hoops and cover the league, it just took me a few years to find my way.
C. Smith: Who wins in a 1650 meter freestyle race, you or the worst reality TV show "actor" in the world — Ryan Lochte?
Sullivan: I only saw the highlights, but who needs acting chops when you have 11 Olympic medals. Lochte is great for the sport. As for the scouting report…he's a sprinter and I'm a distance swimmer so my hand would definitely hit the wall first in the mile and not just because I'm the most competitive girl on the block. On any block, that is. I do love that you guys picked my race. But he will lap me in a 25-yard sprint. And yes, that's only one lap to begin with. Jeah!
(Editor's note: In her UNC days, Sullivan was an ACC Champion & 4-time NCAA qualifier in the 1650 meter freestyle.)
Thanks to Molly Sullivan for her time. You can follow her on Twitter @MollyESullivan.
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12-09-2002, 18:07
After completion of hiking the AT I am more likely to .......
12-09-2002, 20:51
hike the at again, and also the other two and possibly more and more and more... you get the point.
12-09-2002, 21:17
I'm planning on the Long Trail next summer, even though I've only finished 300 miles of the AT. (I have reasons for waiting a couple years on the AT.) I've always wanted to do it, and a thru only takes about 3 weeks. A year or two ago I ran across the post below somewhere on the net, and liked it so much I kept a copy. It really makes me want to hike the Long Trail.
Re: After the hike, which one?
by Kilroy 1996
Jan-11-01 3:16am
Hey Howie,
Couldn't help but write when I noticed your plans to southbound the
LT. I Southbounded the LT in September '97 and I'm not too proud to
say this: it kicked the everluvin S#!#T out of me! The LT's version of
Katahdin is a monster hiding under the pseudonym Jay Peak. After that
is some of the toughest ups and downs ANYWHERE.
Of the hikers I met in '97, there were only 8 southbounders I know of
- every one of us agrees it was a HUGE mistake to do it southbound.
Every northbounder we passed said they simply could not believe we
were still doing it - the hike that is. Most of them were dying too.
I can also honestly say that there's nothing on the AT as difficult as
the northern sections of the LT. Nothing. Not one AT thruhiker (myself
included) was anywhere near prepared for what we found - with the
possible exception of native Vermonters. One guy I hiked with had this
to say about the treadway (excerpt from my jurnal), "If it aint
frozen, it's pure muck! If it aint frozen and it aint muck, it's a
solid slab of moss-covered granite a 100 feet high and straight up!
And I do believe the trees are trying to kill me!"
Ok, I feel better now. That being said, the LT is perhaps my favorite
trail ever hiked. It's home to 3 of my top 5 favorite mountains:
Camels Hump, Mt. Mansfield, and Mt Abraham. The shelters on the
northern section are simply fantastic - they're actual cabins with
wood-burning stoves, porches with rocking chairs, awesome views, the
works. When you stand at the Canadian border and look around, there's
... nothing but forest. Forest for days. The north Vermont woods have
a wild feel I've enjoyed in very few places.
Howie, oh Howie, are you in for a great trip! If I wasn't hiking this
year, I'd be jealous! But you might want to consider doing it as a
northbound trip. I really think you'll enjoy it more. The best stuff
is in the north and you'll give yourself a week or so of warmup before
taking a left at the Maine Junction - where the fun starts.
Also, in case you haven't thought of it yet, grab a copy of the LT
Guide put out by the GMC. It's pretty good.
Happy trails, mate!
Lone Wolf
12-09-2002, 21:25
Hey Deb. I was a snowmaker at Jay Peak for 10 years. I lived about 3 miles from the end of the LT. I used to snowshoe on the LT in the winter. The blazes were at my ankles! The LT rocks up north!
Hammock Hanger
12-09-2002, 22:55
I still have 343 miles of AT to finish ..... August > Oct 2003 >>>
Thru hike Basrtram Trail ..... April 2003
Finish northern half of Long Trail ..... June 2003
Do some section hiking in the Adirondacks ..... June, July, Aug 2003
Colorado Trail 2004
Looks like my hiking plans are made. :D
Hammock Hanger
12-10-2002, 01:40
DebW -- I heartily endorse your desire to thru-hike the LT. I did it with my little brother in August 1979, southbound. I had just graduated from college and spent much of the summer backpacking with future wife, brother and friends. Our first day out the temperatures in the valley soared to 94 degrees, so the climb up North Jay Peak was truly hellacious with millions of big, noisy flies. We heard the rumble of an approaching thunderstorm at the top and scampered down to Laura Woodward Shelter just as the rain started to fall...the first of 22 days with rain out of 26.
Certainly the terrain is tougher up north, but I loved starting up there. I went to grade school in Burlington and skiied over at Bolton Valley and Stowe on weekends. I had always wondered where those Long Trail blazes went to. It's a nice 3-4 week jaunt that I encourage everyone to consider.
I submitted my trail log to Hike Vermont awhile back, posted here. (http://www.hikevermont.com/enders/karaman/)
When I finally finish the AT I'll be in my late-sixties, but I'd really like to tackle the John Muir Trail and possibly the Superior Hiking Trail and Isle Royale.
12-10-2002, 09:08
So many trails. So little time.
Sure, I'd like to do the AT again, but I'd also like to explore other trails as well.
I've done the LT almost twice now. But, Northfield Lake Placid Trail is on my list, as is finishing the 46er's, New England 4000 footers, and Northeast 115 highest. There's more, but that's only in the next couple of years I hope.
By the way, that northern section of the trail in Vermont is frequently called the "Long and Hard Trail."
SGT Rock
12-10-2002, 09:44
I would love to end up a hiker bum. Going from trail to trail. If it weren't for raising a family maybe I could. Maybe I will win the lottery :D
Hammock Hanger
12-10-2002, 11:28
The Northville Placid Trail is very beautiful. We slept on a lake almost every night. Sunsets... Loons... If you are an avivd hiker the terrain is fairly easy. We went 3 days w/o seeing another hiker. Then there was our first nude hiker, a guy @70-80. It was a birthday hike after a summer of camp instruction. LOVED it. Hammock Hanger
12-10-2002, 15:56
We haven't been once since we got back in August. Can't seem to get motivated about going for a hike when it's just one mountain, just one night, just ten miles, etc... Hopefully will be able to shake it by mid winter and get some winter camping in.
12-10-2002, 16:07
I live about 20 minutes from the southern-most point of the long trail. You actually have to start on the appalachian trail for a few miles before coming to the vermont border, where the appalachian and long trail coincede. This is my main place of hiking, the southern long trail. I hiked in the Breadloaf Wilderness, about 2/3 up the long trail, and it was the most brutal up and down muddy rocky hike I have ever done. Started at middlebury gap, hiked to breadloaf mountain, and back. Unbelievably straining. Flies are ridiculus. I used Avon SSS, and then broke out the deet when that didnt work. Water just trickles in the summer, and it's a million degrees out with 200% humidity (really). I'll never hike there in the middle of summer again.
On the other hand, I love places like Camels Hump, Stratton Mountain, Killington, and Mansfield. never went up Jays Peak. Camel's hump has this short side trail that ascends the whole mountain in a little over 2 mi. It's almost all rock, and beats the snot out of you. Hitting it from the long trail is much better...
I would love to hike the whole thing. I think I would take a little more than the 3 weeks to complete the 270 miles though. 3 Weeks would require 13 miles a day not including re-supplying. I would also start northbound in mid-september. Less mud, and you'd get the foliage when you reach Camel's Hump and Mansfield.
Now that I think of it, the southern third of th elong trail isn't that tough. You could easily pound 15miles out a day, and compensate for the difficult north sections. It would definetly be a tight squeeze though!
Trail Dog
12-10-2002, 20:33
Climb Mount Everest!!!!
after I complete the AT they tell me I'd have climbed Everest 16 times already!!!!!!
why not do it once for real?
Sleepy the Arab
12-15-2002, 13:59
In the near future, I hope to be hiking some longish trails, but not as long as the AT such as the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, the Long Trail, and quite possibly the Cohos Trail and Northville Placid Trail.
In the little-bit-further-off future, I'm thinking of the Allegheny Trail, the Tuscarora Trail and a potential yo-yo of the AT. Off in the quite-distant future, I'm thinking of the Mountain to Sea Trail and, well, just a host of others lurking on this half of the country. I have little desire to hike out West, although maybe when my beard is getting gray, I'll go seek out the PCT.
Sheesh, I may be dead before I hike all the miles I want to hike! If only I could get paid to do this....
12-15-2002, 18:17
Hey Sleep,
I've hiked some of those trails you mention, the LT(2x), ALT, TT and MSGT so if you need any help with planning let me know.
03-25-2003, 19:47
First, I salute you for fighting for our country, and to help free those oppressed around the world. Too often I think we as Americans forget what a priviledge it is to take off and walk across the borders of 14 different territories within a Soveriegn whole freely. Second, after the AT honeymoon in 2004, I think my wife and I will pursue the hiker bum status. Our next major hike after AT will probably be the over comercialized Macchu Picchu (she's always wanted to go), or Mt. Kilimanjaro. Outside magazine put out a book called Trekking: The Twenty Greatest Treks in the World, and that is our life's goals. Sounds a bit grand when I type it, but we would both rather be wet, cold, tired, and hungry on a stretch of some little traveled backcountry, than well fed and warm and tied to a desk!
03-26-2003, 09:55
Hiking the JMT thid year. Perhaps the PCT soon to come.
03-26-2003, 09:55
After doing 450 miles on the AT last spring, I'm off to try the PCT. 2600+ miles and about 105 days to do it in. So, I may not finish, which really isn't super important any ways. I'd like to do the whole of the AT at some point, along with the CDT, and the Pacific Northwest trail. I occasionally have mad thoughts about a hike from Manning Park (BC) to somewhere around Skagway. Or, a trek/float following the Green River all the way to where it meets the Colorado, and then following the Colorado to the Sea of Cortez. Or, paddling the Yukon and MacKenzie rivers. Perhaps a multiseason hike from Gaspe to the Olympics via a modified version of the Sea-to-Sea "trail". A traverse of part of the western desert, from Mexico to Spokane, passing through the Mojave, Death Valley, Black Rock, and eastern Oregon would provide some laughs. Yeah, I'd say the possibilities are pretty endless. It is just a matter of what order to do things in.
03-26-2003, 10:47
Hey Grimace, when are you planning on hiking the JMT? I'm planning on doing it the first two weeks of August this year.
03-26-2003, 11:00
Hey Haiku,
We're planning the first two weeks of July.
03-26-2003, 11:30
Too many choices:( I think I'll go back to motorcycles and beer for awhile.
warren doyle
09-09-2003, 13:02
"out of the cradle endlessly walking" the Appalachian Trail.
10-19-2003, 11:38
Why anyone would want to hike the AT more then once or twice is beyond me. The PCT is a much better trail and the CDT is better still.
10-19-2003, 16:33
Plan on keeping hikes down to 300 miles or less. Long Trail, Coast to Coast-England, Tahoe Rim etc. Fits in more with my life style and comfort level. The AT was a challenge - not looking for challenges anymore.
steve hiker
10-19-2003, 18:31
Lots of people are partial to the AT because of the social factor. East coast types, y'know.
10-19-2003, 19:50
LOL... I'm at the point the less people I see the better. Plus I can't recall seeing over 1000 elk, mountain lion or griz on the AT.
10-20-2003, 08:01
Hey Walkin' Home, I remember meeting you at Quarry Gap Shelter several years ago when you were thru-hiking; hopefully I have the right person; are you the guy who was thru-hiking with a nurse and you work on the trails in Maine(privies, you talked about composting privies)?
10-20-2003, 08:53
Not having thruhiked the AT, it was hard to respond to this. But, after hiking the PCT this summer, the CDT looms large. Depending on snow pack in Colorado this winter, I may be heading north from Mexico this May. If the CDT doesn't happen, I might hike the AT. Then again, I've got this desert project in the works. Hmm, there is also a Superior->Pacific walk. Then there is a Finger Lakes+Bruce trail hike. Too much stuff to do.
10-20-2003, 10:32
I'm gonna hang in in Monteray for a while watch for whales and read more Steinbeck...and have a fresh salad.
10-20-2003, 10:47
Really want to do a thru-hike of the Superior Hiking Trail with the Kekakabic and the Border Route. The next major one will be the PCT if I can figure out how to get outta work for another 6 months. Also trails in Alaska and, and, and, and... too bad I only have one lifetime for hiking.
10-20-2003, 11:35
Hike the PCT. There seems to be a swarm of 2001 AT hikers gearing up for PCT 2004.
10-21-2003, 11:15
Since I have already through hiked the PCT in 96 - that's out, Will do again someday. Long Trail - check. AT - check - next the CDT in 2005.
10-21-2003, 12:03
......turn around and walk home.
11-14-2003, 00:37
•Foothills Trail in 2004.
•Wonderland Trail, maybe, in 2005 if the logistics can be worked out.
•Finish the North Country Trail in PA--a really beautiful place with VERY few rocks believe it or not!
•More side trails off the A.T. in my home state of Virginia.
02-06-2004, 09:30
Since thru-hiking the AT in 2000, I have hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail in 2003. The trail was 93 miles at that time. I'd like to hike the 85 mile extension in the Cherokee NF & Nantahala NF when it is complete in late 2005. I'll be doing trail work on the extension on Saturday Feb 7 in Eastern Tennessee.
Have done the Foothills Trail in Western SC. It's a great trail.
Plan to do the AL Pinhoti Trail sometime in 2004, and probably the Bartram Trail in 2005.
It would be great to thru-hike the Cumberland Trail when it is complete in
Eventually I plan to hike the PCT. Hopefully my health will hold out and allow me to do it.
02-06-2004, 14:18
Just too many trails out there, so we're taking early retirement in 53 days and going to go see how many trail miles we can get under our feet!!!!
02-07-2004, 01:09
Has anyone ever considered packpacking across Europe after the AT? I haven't really looking into it too much but I heard it is quite a different experience. Just wondering what your thoughts were.
02-07-2004, 15:14
Long Trail this summer for sure
Long Path in NY in the near future (perhaps summer 05')
PCT and/or a SOBO AT hike or late NOBO hike in the next 3-5 yrs
02-07-2004, 23:13
Hike Finger Lakes Trail or other 500-1000 mile trail this spring.
Next Summer bicycle cross country.
Grad School.
Avoid work again on a trail. Hopefully in Europe.
When I hit 30 and am tired of having worked for 4 years hike the PCT.
Hike the AT when I'm 70 with my kids.
02-08-2004, 01:22
Maybe try the Allengheny Trail sometime. Has anybody here ever done it? I know that it goes thru W. V. and Penn. but I was wondering about if it's maintained? :-?
02-08-2004, 10:15
Long Path in NY in the near future (perhaps summer 05')
Outside the Catskills & Harriman, you're doing alot of stealth camping or you're staying in motels. It's a nice trail however.
One option is to pick up the AT at the junction of the Long Path in Harriman. You can take the AT to High Point, and then pick up a trail heading up the Shawangunk Ridge towards Minnewaska. You'll have to check with the NY/NJ Trail Conference to determine the status of the connector bewteen the AT & the Long Path at High Point State Park. I'm not sure if that trail is being regularly maintained.
You do not want to miss the area around the Bashakill Wildlife management area. It can be be buggy in the summer, but it is a wildlife paradise. Nesting Bald Eagle & Osprey, along with plentiful Beaver & Muskrat, and so many different breeding songbirds and waders that your head will spin.
Bear in mind you will hike days seeing no one else. To me, that is a big draw as an alternative to the AT.
02-08-2004, 13:30
Your descriptions entice me even more. I do want to try to figure out a way to thru-hike the Long Path, though i've heard it is hard logistically. Am planning a loop in Harriman soon using the AT/LP. I have heard about the High Point connector, though as you say im not sure its passable, i'll have to find out.
Started to hike a bit on the Highlands Trail over by Storm King Mtn and Black Rock ? Wilderness. There is so much good stuff in NY when you finish with the AT. Hope to see ya out there
Trail Dog
02-08-2004, 17:35
heres a dumb question.. how long is the long path?
I have heard great things about it
02-08-2004, 17:51
heres a dumb question.. how long is the long path?
I have heard great things about it
I believe it about 350 miles, plus or minus.
Here's a great link to more info about the trail;
Kozmic Zian
02-13-2004, 20:35
After completion of hiking the AT I am more likely to .......
After the AT in '96, all I could do was think about The Trail...all my pictures, people I met, things I did just kept going round and round in my head (Still Are!)....so I vowed to do it again, some day. In 2000 I got up there February 27th thinkin' there'd be a bazillion hikers up there for the millenium. So I better leave early....There wern't and I suffered for the cold and grey weather and ice, but actually I loved it. I slipped in the Smokys and hurt a knee, ended up in Damascus, went home. I wanted to Thru again....Sh**! So, I came down off the Mt and waited a year while I recouped my knee....Got a friend to go w/ me in '01 and went up again to Damascus, but could only get to HF that summer, as my wifes mother got sick and passed away. So now, been on hold for 3 years....almost kills me. I wanna' get back up so bad. I wanna finish The AT and go on to the CDT (northern section), and then to British Columbia for a solo up the coast Mts to Alaska. Maybe, another year get up to Denali and some of that wilderness up there above Ancorage. Then maybe Patagonia, or Nepal or who knows. Once you do this thing(distance hiking) it gets in your blood, like finest wine, and hooks you for
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07-05-2004, 10:50
Is to hike across Alaska two different ways. One (the first hike) would be to follow the pipeline from Valdez to the North Slope. The other would be to go along the south side of the Brooks Range. These last two would of course be summer hikes; I'm adventurous, but not out-and-out suicidal...


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