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Even the casual person, someone who has little to no interest in the entertainment industry, is likely aware of the ongoing screenwriters’ strike. The reason for this awareness is pretty basic: product from the television and movie industries has pretty well stopped due to the strike. Though the screenwriters’ strike hasn’t been beneficial to anyone, at least not at this point, it does serve to demonstrate how vital screenwriters are to the entertainment industry. Simply put, without output from screenwriters the entertainment industry grinds to a halt.

The importance of screenwriters is certainly a surprise to some. The person who goes to the movies or turns on the television in most cases doesn’t give much if any thought to how movies or television shows come together; and to be quite frank, there really isn’t significant reason for them to care. Barring the person who either works in or is interested in the entertainment industry, how the industry actually works isn’t at all relevant. Be that is it may, going back to the very beginnings of entertainment itself, output has mostly come from words written out on a page.

William Shakespeare, perhaps the most influential writer ever, was in fact a performance writer. Shakespeare was a playwrights, and plays are the foundation for the movies and television shows we watch today. The notion that actors essentially did as they pleased on stage, perhaps with slight input from Shakespeare, is ludicrous. Shakespeare wrote a series of scenes or sonnets that connected into some form of logical story, and the actors memorized and then performed what Shakespeare had written. Any form of acted drama then has basically always needed some form of written script to be performed.

Some may point to the golden age of radio as a possible exception. When radio was the primary means of mass communication, before television saturated the market, radio was about more than just music: every form of entertainment and communication was provided by radio, from news to situational comedies. Even then, the dramas and comedies performed on radio were written and rehearsed prior to being performed. This is an obvious conclusion if for no other reason than financial and business interests. There isn’t an entertainment network in existence that would invest resources in programming without knowing how that programming would play out. Commercial entertainment scripts then provide details used for business purposes as much as they do direction for actors.

It’s a certainty that the screenwriters’ strike will eventually be settled. The financial implications, both for the screenwriters and for the entertainment producers, are too vast to let the dispute drag on indefinitely. If nothing else however, the screenwriters’ strike has demonstrated how absolutely vital writers are to the entertainment industry.

And We have enjoined upon man goodness towards his parents: His mother bore him by bearing strain upon strain, and his weaning was in two years: “[Hence, O man,] be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the eventual coming.” (Qur’an, 31:14)

Mother’s milk is a matchless compound created by Allah to meet the baby’s nutritional needs and protect it against possible infections. The balance of the nutriments in mother’s milk is at ideal levels and the milk is in the ideal form for the baby’s immature body. At the same time, the mother’s milk is also very rich in nutrients which accelerate the growth of brain cells and the development of the nervous system. 1 Artificial baby foods prepared with present-day technology cannot replace this miraculous food.

The list of advantages to the baby provided by mother’s milk is being added to every day. Research has shown that babies who are fed mother’s milk are particularly protected against infections concerning the respiratory and digestive systems. That is because the antibodies in mother’s milk provide a direct defence against infection. Other anti-infection properties of mother’s milk are that it provides a hospitable environment for “good” bacteria called “normal flora” thus constituting a barrier to harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites. Furthermore, it has also been established that there are factors in mother’s milk which arrange the immune system against infectious diseases and allow it to function properly. 2

Since the mother’s milk has been specially designed, it is the most easily digestible food for babies. Despite being nutritionally very rich, it is easily digested by the baby’s sensitive digestive system. Since the baby thus expends less energy on digestion, it is able to use that energy for other bodily functions, growth and organ development.

The milk of mothers who have had premature babies contains higher levels of fat, protein, sodium, chloride and iron to meet the baby’s needs. Indeed, it has been established that the functions of the eye develop better in premature babies fed on mother’s milk and that they perform better in intelligence tests. In addition, they also have a great many other advantages.

One of the ways in which mother’s milk is important to the development of the new-born baby is the fact that it contains omega-3 oil alpha linoleic acids. As well as being an important compound for the human brain and retina, it is also of great importance from the point of view of new-born babies. Omega-3 is of particular importance throughout pregnancy and the early stages of babyhood if the brain and nerves are to develop normally. Scientists particularly emphasise the importance of mother’s milk as a natural and perfect store of omega-3. 3

Furthermore, research by Bristol University scientists revealed that among the long-term benefits of mother’s milk are its positive effect on blood pressure, thanks to which the risk of heart attack is reduced. The research team concluded that the protective nature of mother’s milk stems from its nutritional content. According to the results of the research, published in the medical journal Circulation, babies fed on mother’s milk are less likely to develop heart disease. It has been revealed that the presence in mother’s milk of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids—these prevent hardening of the arteries—along with the fact that babies fed on mother’s milk consume less sodium—this is closely linked to blood pressure—and do not, as a result, gain excessive amounts of weight are among the ways that mother’s milk benefits the heart. 4

In addition, a team led by Dr. Lisa Martin, of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre in the USA, found high levels of the protein hormone known as adiponectin in mother’s milk. 5 High blood levels of adiponectin are associated with a reduced risk of heart attack. Low levels of adiponectin are found in people who are obese and who are at increased risk of a heart attack. It was therefore established that the risk of obesity in babies fed on mother’s milk declined in relation to this hormone. Furthermore, they also discovered the presence of another hormone called leptin in the mother’s milk which has a central role in fat metabolism. Leptin is believed to be a signal to the brain that there is fat on the body. According to Dr. Martin’s announcement, therefore, these hormones absorbed in babyhood through mother’s milk reduce the risk of such illnesses as obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, and coronary artery disease. 6

Facts about “The Freshest Food”

The facts about the mother’s milk are not restricted to these. The contribution it makes to the baby’s health alters according to the phases the baby undergoes and whichever foodstuff is required at a particular stage, the contents of the milk change to meet those very specific needs. Mother’s milk, ready at all times and at the ideal temperature, plays a major role in brain development because of the sugar and fat it contains. In addition, elements such as calcium in it play a large role in the development of the baby’s bones.

Although it is called milk, this miraculous compound actually consists mostly of water. This is a most important feature because in addition to food, babies also need liquid in the form of water. Full hygiene may not be established in water or foodstuffs other than mother’s milk. Yet mother’s milk—90% water no less—, meets the baby’s water needs in the most hygienic manner.

Mother’s Milk and Intelligence

Scientific research shows that the cognitive development in breast-fed babies is greater than that in other babies. A comparative analysis of breast-fed babies and formula-fed babies by James W. Anderson—an expert from the University of Kentucky—established that the IQs of babies fed on mother’s milk were 5 points higher than those of other babies. As a result of this study, it was determined that intelligence is benefited by mother’s milk for up to 6 months and that children who are breast-fed for less than 8 weeks show no IQ benefit. 7

Does Mother’s Milk Combat Cancer?

As a result of all the research performed, it is proven that mother’s milk, on which hundreds of papers have been published, protects babies against cancer. This, despite the fact that the mechanism is not yet fully understood. When a protein from the mother’s milk killed off tumour cells which had been grown in laboratories without damaging any healthy cells, researchers stated that a great potential has emerged. Catharina Svanborg, professor of clinical immunology at Lund University in Sweden, headed the research team that discovered these miraculous secrets of mother’s milk. 8 This team at Lund University have described the way that mother’s milk provides protection against many forms of cancer as a miraculous discovery.

Initially, researchers treated intestinal mucous cells taken from new-born babies with mother’s milk. They observed that the disorder caused by the bacterium Pneumococcus and known as pneumonia was efficiently halted by mother’s milk. What is more, babies fed on mother’s milk encounter far fewer hearing difficulties than those fed on formula and suffer far fewer respiratory infections. After a series of studies, it was shown that mother’s milk also provides protection against cancer. After showing that the incidence of the lymph cancer observed in childhood was nine times greater in formula-fed children, they realised that the same results applied to other forms of cancer. According to the results, mother’s milk accurately locates the cancer cells and later destroys them. It is a substance called alpha-lac (alphalactalbumin), present in large quantities in mother’s milk, that locates and kills the cancer cells. Alpha-lac is produced by a protein that assists in the manufactu!
re of the sugar lactose in the milk.9

This Matchless Blessing Is a Gift from Allah

Another miraculous feature of mother’s milk is the fact that it is exceedingly beneficial for the baby to be fed with it for two years. 10 This important information, only recently discovered by science, was revealed by Allah fourteen centuries ago in the verse: “Mothers should nurse their children for two full years—those who wish to complete the full term of nursing…” (Qur’an, 2:233)

In the same way that the mother does not decide to produce milk, the most ideal source of nourishment for the helpless baby in need of feeding in her body, neither does she decide on the various nutritional levels within it. It is Almighty Allah, Who knows the needs of and displays mercy to every living thing, Who creates mother’s milk for the baby in the mother’s body.

1- “High-Risk Newborn—The Benefits of Mother’s Own Milk,” University of Utah Health Sciences Center, www.uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/pediatric/Hrnewborn/bhrnb.htm.
2- Ibid.
3- C. Billeaud, et al., European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1997, vol. 51, 520-526.
4- “Breast milk ‘does cut heart risk’,” 1 March 2004, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3523143.stm.
5- “Breast milk helps reduce obesity,” 2 May 2004, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3673149.stm.
6- Ibid.
7- Tim Whitmire, “IQ Gain from Breastfeeding,” http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/DailyNews/breastfeeding990923.html.
8- “Breakthrough in Cancer Research,” www.mediconvalley.com/news/Article.asp?NewsID=635.
9- Peter Radetsky, “Human Breast Milk Kills Cancer Cells,” Discover 20, No. 06, June 1999.
10- Rex D. Russell, “Design in Infant Nutrition,” www.icr.org/pubs/imp/imp-259.htm.

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The reseller hosting concept is a rapidly growing industry. This is due to the simple fact that it is an inexpensive way for hosting entrepreneurs to start doing business in this field. This type of hosting is normally used by companies or individuals who want to start a small web hosting company, and also chosen by developers, designers or internet consultants. From the cost point of view, it is a cost-efficient method for webmasters who want to manage and host multiple number of sites with separate control panels. It definitely has the potential to be a very profitable business if the costs and margins are well-managed. Resellers are able to offer custom-made hosting packages for specific customers that perhaps not offered by any of the current hosting providers. This added by the fact that resellers can better control the quality of service since they can pick their servers of choice.

In most cases, the resellers will be given freedom by the hosting provider to create their own packages and offers. Alternatively, most hosting providers would offer predefined packages for resellers to directly sell to customers. Some hosting providers even provide ready sites for resellers to use as a platform to promote their products. To manage the hosting accounts, resellers will be given an interface called the Web Hosting Manager. From there, they can get access to features which typically include payment systems, forms, applications and others. From here, resellers can manage their tasks such as adding domains and setting up DNS entries.

Overall, reseller hosting is great for small businesses or even individuals who intend to generate online profit through the web hosting business. Fortunately, the amount of effort required for resellers to set up this business has been greatly reduced by the ready-made hosting packages and website templates offered by hosting providers. This enables resellers to immediately launch their business without too much start-up hassle and effort. Considering that the market for web hosting is huge, there will be no shortage of demand and there are always opportunities for you in this business.

MARCH 15: The season opener, March 15, on the Kalum River went very well for our two guests Clay Kangerga (repeat guest) and Gary Jordan (rookie) hooking a total of 14 Steelhead between them and landing seven. They had a very good day and said they were pleased. The river conditions were excellent and the weather was fair all week. On March 16 they hooked 10 Steelhead. March 17 they hooked 14. March 18, their last day fishing together, they hooked 10. Gary stayed and fished an extra day. These numbers tell us there was a good number of fish in the river.

Note: The Kalum River is “Classified Waters” year round and we are licensed to guide from March 15 through October 15 only. All licensed Angling Guides are limited to these dates.

MARCH 18: The fishing started off very good for our guest Gary Jordan landing seven Steelhead. One was a very BIG fish! (See photo of the week) He apparently landed an even bigger fish later that day but couldn’t get a photo. The weather had turned cold by Wednesday March 21 when two dedicated fly fishermen arrived. The unusual cold temperatures continued through Thursday and Friday making fly fishing near impossible as the guides on their fishing rods froze up after only three or four casts. Even with these tough conditions they persevered and did manage to land Steelhead. One of these fellows was, repeat guest, Robert Tomes and he landed a BIG Steelhead . (See photo of the week) You may remember Robert from last spring, first week in April, when he may have landed a new fly caught world record Steelhead. See last spring April 9, 2000 report for the details.

MARCH 25-APRIL 1: Our guiding efforts focused on the Kalum River, upper drift. It started off slow for our guest Bill Kaiser due to the bad weather but on his last day he got it going and he landed 8 Steelhead. Our other guest, David Pratt, was off to a roaring start, first day he landed 8 Steelhead, second day he landed 9 (including a 20-pounder). See photo’s of the week. The spin fisherman will be challenged by a fly fisherman next week.

APRIL 8: Fishing was excellent all week! Our guiding efforts were focused on the upper Kalum River drift. Now we are starting to guide on the Kitimat River and main-stem Skeena River. All three rivers are low and clear. In my last report I mentioned a single fly fisherman taking on a couple of spin fishermen…well…he held his own. In four days of fishing fly fisherman Elmer Miller hooked a total of 17 Steelhead and landed 7. The purple “Zonker” was the top fly. Three of the fish were larger than average size and one even topped the 20-pound mark (see photo of the week). We are certain lots of fresh Steelhead are coming into the main-stem Skeena River now. These fish are bright, chrome silver.

APRIL 22: Fishing this week, due to the rising water, was a challenge for our two fly fishing guests from Sweden but they were up to it. With assistance from their experienced AAG Randy Marshall and dedication to their sport, they did manage to hook a total of six Steelhead and land three. They also hooked, landed and lost numerous Dolly Varden Char along with a fish we affectionately call S.I.T (Steelhead In Training) which are actually Steelhead Smolts. These young Steelhead spend 2 to 3 years in freshwater before they head out to the saltwater.

APRIL 29: I must start this weeks report with a couple of corrections to last weeks fishing report. First off, I used the wrong formula to estimate the weight of my BIG Steelhead. The correct estimated weight would be 19.15-pounds not 22.18-pounds. Darn…sure looked well over 20-pounds to me! Also, our two guests from Sweden hooked a total of nine Steelhead and landed four, not three.

MAY 6: I am getting reports that good numbers of Chinook Salmon are being caught throughout the full length of the Kalum River. As a conservation measure these BIG fish are catch and release only. Fishing for Steelhead on this river is still very good and if one is lucky expect to hook both Chinook and Steelhead on the same day. The water on the Kalum River has been rising steadily (this is normal for this time of year) and has remained in good shape.

MAY 13: Good numbers of Chinook Salmon are being caught throughout the full length of the Kalum River. As a conservation measure these BIG fish are catch and release only. The water on the Kalum River has been rising steadily (this is normal for this time of year) and has remained in good shape. Chinook fishing on the Skeena River is really starting to pick up. Normally, this time of year, the water is too dirty to fish for them but this week the water is still clean enough to fish…and the bite is on!!

Our group of 8 guests from Alberta managed to land 15 Steelhead and 13 Chinook in their four days (May 9-13) of guided fishing and lost about as many. All fish were released except for the three Chinook they landed on the Skeena River. They plan to enjoy a family barbeque when they get home and have booked another trip to come back in July 2002.

MAY 20: Very good numbers of Chinook Salmon are being caught throughout the full length of the Kalum River now. This looks like a very good year! As a conservation measure BIG Chinook over 65cm are catch and release only until July 1. You may retain the smaller Jack’s (under 65 cm) but…the small fish are few and far between. Our lodge record 83-pounder was landed on May 24, 1983. Fishing for Steelhead on this river is still very good and if one is lucky expect to hook both Chinook and Steelhead on the same day. The water on the Kalum River has been slowly rising (this is normal for this time of year) but has remained in good shape.

Chinook fishing on the Skeena River is really starting to pick up. Normally, this time of year, the water is too dirty to fish for them but this week the water is still clean enough to fish…and the bite is on!!

Our four guests (2 from England and 2 from USA) so far have managed to land 64 Steelhead and 25 Chinook in five days of guided fishing on the Kalum, Skeena and Kitimat Rivers. All fish were released except for the one Chinook that was landed on the Skeena River. This is the BEST FISHING we have seen in years!! After this group leaves we will not be targeting spring Steelhead anymore, we will leave them alone to set up for spawning. The next time we target Steelhead will be on the Skeena River for “summer-runs” starting around mid August.

This is the best Steelhead and Chinook spring time fishing we have seen in years! The Kalum River is full of fish from top to bottom…but as a continued conservation measure, fishing for Chinook Salmon above the lower canyon has closed as of May 24. One may target them below the lower canyon (approx. 5 miles) and even then the BIG fish over 65cm are “catch and release” only until after July 1.

MAY 27: Please avoid targeting Steelhead directly, most now will be in the spawning mode and should be left alone. The next time we target Steelhead will be on the main stem Skeena River for “summer-runs” starting around early to mid August.

JUNE 3 – 30: We focus our guiding now on the (lower section) Kalum, Kitimat and mainstem Skeena Rivers. When the water was in shape on the Kitimat River fishing for Chinook, Chum and Pink was great! We have a large group coming in the first week of July so the guides (Randy, Greg and I) did a test fish on the Kitimat River June 25 and hooked a total of six Chinook and landed three in a short day. See…photo of the week.

JULY 1: Looks like a good run of Chinook are in the river now. The mainstem Skeena river is still dirty. We really look forward to the Skeena River cleaning up so we can start fishing there, not only for Chinook but also Sockeye which should start coming in anytime. A run of 2.6 million Sockeye is predicted for this year.

FOC (Fisheries & Oceans Canada) predict a good run of Chinook again, plus this year one may angle for and retain Sockeye and Pinks on the mainstem Skeena River. The daily limit will probably be two fish per person, double that for your possession.

We focus our guiding now on the (lower section) Kalum, Kitimat and mainstem Skeena Rivers. If the mainstem Skeena River is dirty we fish the clean seams that flow in from tributary waters. We can always find a place to fish.

JULY 15: Fishing has been EXCELLENT on the mainstem Skeena River, lots of BIG Chinook being landed along with Sockeye. Fishing for Chinook is starting to pick up on the lower Kalum River. All waters are in excellent condition. It is early but we anticipate hooking our first summer-run Steelhead anytime and maybe our first Coho.

Our three guests from Switzerland, one of which is a repeat, had an excellent four days of guided fishing on the mainstem Skeena. They hooked a total of 38 Chinook and managed to land 12. They fished one day for Sockeye and managed to land a few. (See photo of week)

JULY 22: Chinook fishing (for the BIG ones) was very good on the lower Kalum River for our group of three repeat guests from Alberta. AAG Randy Marshall managed to get them into 29 BIG Chinook and land 15 in three days of fishing. Fishing for Sockeye on the mainstem Skeena started out good at the beginning of the week but slowed down by weeks end, due to the warm weather and rising water.

Kitimat has been very good for Chum (for those who have the technique down either fly or spin) and now the Pinks are starting to show in decent numbers. Chinook fishing is still available but slowing down.

One of our guests took the day off Salmon fishing on the rivers and went fly fishing for trout in one of our local lakes. He had a good day landing six nice Rainbows.

JULY 29: Fishing for BIG Chinook, small Chinook, Sockeye, Pinks is very good on the mainstem Skeena River. As a bonus we are landing and releasing numerous summer-run Steelhead. It is wonderful to see this fish again. The annual cycle has started over! We are guiding a group of eight and they said they are having a wonderful time landing numerous (and I mean numerous) Salmon on the mainstem Skeena and Chum on the Kitimat River using both spin and fly fishing methods.

Italo Labignan and camera people (Jim & Tony)of Canadian Sportfishing are here again to shoot more fishing videos. I will let you know how we make out in next weeks report.

AUGUST 5: We shot four fishing shows this week with Italo Labignan of Canadian Sportfishing as follows:

Show 1: Mixed bag of fish (Salmon and Steelhead) landed on the mainstem Skeena with a large group of eight guests. Each guest was on camera with Italo with a fish landed! Some of this footage was absolutely amazing the “shock” on the guests faces will tell it all!

Show 2: Fly fishing for Chum on the Kitimat River was very successful with over seven Chum landed for the camera.

Show 3: Fly fishing for Sockeye on the mainstem Skeena went very well with numerous Sockeye landed for the camera.

Show 4: Fishing for BIG Chinook on the mainstem Skeena River went extremely well by landing seven Chinook for the show. We also landed several Steelhead and two very fresh early run Coho Salmon.

I will let everyone know when these shows air on TSN in Canada as soon as I know. They will air on OLN in the USA after that. To date, we have shot eleven fishing shows covering our complete season from spring Steelhead, summer Chinook and other Salmon through fall Steelhead and Coho.

AUGUST 12: FANTASTIC FISHING NOW FOR A VARIETY OF SALMON AND STEELHEAD!

The Skeena River now claims ownership of the “catch & release” world record for Chinook Salmon. Ingrid Oeder was the lucky angler and her angling guides were AG Wolfgang Volker (owner of Kermodei Bear Lodge) and AAG John Wright. The monster fish with a length of 53.5 inches and a girth of 38.5 using a formula (endorsed by FOC) of Length x Girth squared divided by 800 would weigh 99.125-pounds…clearly the largest Chinook (Kings as the Americans refer to them) ever landed. Along with witnesses a video was taken and a photograph made from the video.

Note: read the “WHOLE” story in the August 19 report.

Fishing for BIG Chinook, small Chinook, Sockeye, Pinks and Steelhead is very, very good on the mainstem Skeena River using both fly and spin fishing methods. A few Coho Salmon were also landed. It is nice to see these fish again. One is reminded that one cannot target Coho until after September 1.

FISHERIES NOTICE: As of August 7 angling for Chinook is closed (usual annual closure) from the mouth of the Lakelse River to 1.5 KM above the mouth of the Kalum River. This conservation measure protects these BIG fish and lets them spawn in peace!. We no longer target them, we are now fishing for summer-run Steelhead.

FISHERIES NOTICE: Limit for Sockeye Salmon on the mainstem Skeena River from the mouth upstream to the confluence with the Kispiox River has been increased to 4 fish per day from 2 fish per day.

AUGUST 26 Fishing for BIG Chinook is over on the Skeena River and Sockeye fishing is slowing down. Steelhead and Pink Salmon is very good on the mainstem Skeena River using both fly and spin fishing methods. Coho are also starting to show in good numbers and anglers are reminded not to target them until after September 1. We have had high water on the Kitimat River that should move Coho up river.

The Terrace & District Angling Guides Association “catch & release” Chinook trophy (contest ended August 6) was won this year by Komaham Lodge with a fish that weighed 80-pounds.

Code of Conduct : Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently released what could become the 10 commandments of ethical fishing. The list is located in August 26 report.

SEPTEMBER 9 We had more than our fair share of rain on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and it took some of our rivers out of our guiding program…but…by weeks end everything came back into shape and fishing for Steelhead and Coho is EXCELLENT again! Sockeye and Pinks are still available on the mainstem Skeena River.

September 16 We were shocked and saddened by the tragic events in the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. As chairman of the Terrace & District Angling Guides Association I would like to extend our deepest sympathies from all of our members.

Due to the disruption in airline travel those guests who were booked this week and next have been rescheduled to fish another time.

The weather and water conditions are excellent to fish for both Steelhead and Coho. Sockeye and Pinks are still available on the mainstem Skeena River but slowing down considerably.

SEPTEMBER 23 Fishing for both Steelhead and Coho was good until the heavy rain started yesterday. It blew out the mainstem Skeena, Kitimat and both upper and lower Kalum. At the moment we are looking for clean water to fish and are having some success. By Sunday (today) noon the heavy rain had stopped and we hope conditions will come back quickly to most if not all the rivers. Lots of Pinks still around, Sockeye fishing is just about over.

SEPTEMBER 30 Despite the heavy rain and poor water conditions on a few of our main rivers Coho fishing has remained excellent (see guest comments). Most of the rain has stayed in the mountains as snow. Fishing for Steelhead is tough…but not impossible. Zymoetz (Copper) River when clean has been fishing very well for Steelhead. Mainstem Skeena is back in shape today. Check out the “new” hot link http://www.northwestfishingguides.com/reports for water heights on the Skeena River.

“Noel & Gail: Thanks for a great time, short but sweet first time here, first day fishing, first Coho on a fly, what a beautiful place, what a beautiful fish. Randy was a superb guide and we found a hole that everybody else was looking for! I tied a fly I will call “clouser mutant” (sp ?) second cast produced a great big attack from a Coho. The fly is not conducive to an elegant cast, but next time it will make jigs and spoons look singularly unproductive.” Graeme Thom, originally from South Africa via USA – Sept. 26/2001

“We arrived this place when all rivers were “out of shape”. But very professional guiding helped us, to catch so many fish. Many thanks for this to Noel and Greg. And the hardest rains of British Columbia can’t make you cry, when you stay before in Gail’s kitchen. Thank you for all – we will be back for 3rd time.” Hans & Ulrich from Germany – Sept. 22, 2001

OCTOBER 7 We had good weather until today. Fishing is great for both Steelhead and Coho. All waters are in good shape

OCTOBER 14 Fishing is GREAT for Coho and below average for Steelhead. Good on the Copper but slow on the Kalum and mainstem Skeena. Possibly more Steelhead could have been landed if one only targeted Steelhead but with all the Coho around it is hard to leave them alone. All water is in good shape. I will select Coho photos of the week until October 31st when fishing for Coho closes. After that, for about six months, expect lots of Steelhead photos.

Our season is winding down…our last guests leave our lodge on October 15. We are already looking forward to next season. We’ll be guiding for Steelhead on the Kalum River starting March 15, 2002. We still have some dates open so if you are planning a trip please let me know your preferred dates ASAP.

Ending the season with a comment from Capt. Rick Mager seems appropriate: “I fish for a living. I know what makes a great trip. Everything about this lodge and the fishing, was just great. The food, the guides, and the fishing…is the very best anyone could hope for. We will be back. Thanks for everything, this place is too beautiful for words.” Capt. Rick Mager, Key West FL USA – October 14, 2001

Even though our regular seven month guiding season (March 15 thru October 15) is over, we plan on guiding the Zymoetz (Copper River) for “wild” Steelhead from November 1 through December 31 (two months). We call this period EXTREME STEELHEADING. This is still a good time to angle for Steelhead even though the weather will be colder. See you all next year !!

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Are Vacations Worthy Of A Loan?

One may think that taking a loan for going on vacations is an unnecessary expense. However, the truth is that a time off is essential not only for your body but for your mind too. This is a scientific fact of which not only workers but also, managers and the government are convinced. The ILO (International Labor Organization) is clear about the subject: Vacations are a Right.

Given that vacations are a right and a need, what you have to analyze is whether you are resorting to a loan due to a temporary or long term lack of cash. If you just could not save enough money but your income will let you repay the loan without sacrifices, then there is no question about it, a Personal loan can be the solution for paying for vacations.

However, if your income is not going to let you repay the loan without making sacrifices what you need to analyze is weather the other expenses you will have to cut in order to repay the loan are more essential than a well deserved annual break or not. Vacations are a necessity but there are other needs of a more essential nature. As long as you do not cut on these ones, the use of a loan for paying for vacations is justified.

Which Loan And On What Terms?

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The three types will accomplish the purpose of financing your vacations. However, only the last one will provide the cheapest source of finance. Nevertheless, Which loan type best suits your needs depends on the amount of money you need, the interest rate you are willing to pay, whether you are willing to risk repossession or not and whether you actually own a property or vehicle to use as collateral.

Unsecured Loans have higher interest rates but no risk of repossession. They are the best choice for small amounts of money and the only option for those who do not own their car and home. If you already have some money and you just need some extra cash to complete the costs’ amount, an unsecured loan is the smartest choice. Secured Loans on the other side come with the risk of repossession but charge less interest and have more flexible repayment programs.

Where Do I Find The Lender?

The answer to this question is simple: Online. By searching the net you will find that there are lots of lenders offering personal loans and many of them have offers specially tailored for those who plan to use the money for going on vacations.

The usual advice is to shop around for lenders, requesting loan quotes, bargaining with them and selecting your lender after comparing what all of them have to offer. Take special attention to APR, Fees and Costs as some lenders will offer lower APR loans but the loan fees and costs might turn the loan more expensive than one with a higher APR.

Are you interested in driving killer targeted website traffic?

Are you confused as to what to do to get traffic rushing and swimming all over your site?

Your site is finally ready, now all you need to do is drive crazy traffic rushing into your site to make all the sales and money you have ever dreamed of.

If you want to drive tons of visitors to your site interested in purchasing your products and services, make sure you apply these 4 steps every single day in your internet marketing plan.

These 4 steps gets me around 1000 visitors to my site every single month absolutely FREE.

Step 1 - Email Marketing.

Step 2 - Social Networking.

Step 3 - Forum Marketing.

Step 4 - Article Marketing.

The purpose of this article is to show you the exact steps that I am personally using to market my website and drive killer targeted website traffic.

Lets get down into dirty internet marketing tactics…

Step 1 - Email Marketing.

If you want to build relationship with your potential clients this is one of the best tactics to use.

Send quality content and offers to your list on regular basis and make sure you help them.

If you win their hearts they will respect you as an expert in your niche and will purchase your products and services.

Next step will show you how to use social networking and web 2.0 sites to promote your website.

Step 2 - Social Networking.

Social networking sites like MySpace, Friendsters, Facebook, etc can help to drive crazy traffic to your website.

The process involves creating quality attractive profiles so that you can attract more people into your network.

More people into your network, more people you will have to advertise your products and services.

Next step will show you how to use forums to boost up your website traffic and drive instant visitors all day long.

Step 3 - Forum Marketing.

Signup with forums in your niche. Then post answers to questions out there.

This will help you to build your credibility and people will respect you as an expert in your niche.

Secondly you will be allowed to place an ad below your post, so more traffic will start rushing to your site.

Next step will show you one of the most powerful website traffic generation tactic, article marketing.

Step 4 - Article Marketing.

Write articles and submit them to article directories.

This will boost up your website incoming links and raise your sites search engine ranking. Thus more traffic rushing into your site.

French is a beautiful language. It is one of the rare languages where you can express all emotions. I feel romantic every time I speak it and learning French has added so much to my travels. When you learn a foreign language, you will also gain knowledge of the culture, geography, history and daily life. The French language is spoken in many countries on all the continents.

France is the world’s top tourist destination (60 million tourists yearly). In France there is always something to explore - from the Gothic cathedrals of the north to the Romanesque churches of the centre and west, the chateaux of the Loire, the Roman monuments of the south, the ruined castles of the English and the Cathars and the Dordogne’s prehistoric cave-paintings.

So what are the best ways to learn French? Taking a class is an excellent way to learn. You will be able to have conversations in French with other learners and your tutor. You can also learn by listening to tapes and there are some excellent online courses.

I feel that learning a new language should be fun; otherwise it is too easy to lose motivation and give up. So think up some new and creative ways to enhance your learning.

Read comics, magazine and newspapers in French. One of my favourite ways to learn was to invest in some children’s French books with not too many words and lots of pictures. Just as a child learns English (or their first language), so you will pick up French.

Listen to French music. Even better buy a French CD with a lyric sheet, so you can follow the song. It may not seem like you are learning, but you will be taking it in.

French movies are fantastic. You can even watch your favourite English movies with French subtitles/dubbing.

You will soon find that if you do these things, along with following a course, you will come on in leaps and bounds.

Learning French can help you learn other languages like Spanish. Learning French can help you improve the interpersonal skills you bring to an international career in computer technology, pharmaceuticals or engineering.

According to the bible, in the last days, a unified global government will rule the world. The head of this global government, the Antichrist, is one of the more infamous figures in human history, and not a single individual on the face of the earth will lie outside of his jurisdiction:

“And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation.” Revelation 13:7 (NLT)

This global government will emerge in our generation because current technological trends will soon make it inevitable. The catalyst for this consolidation of global political power will be the development of molecular manufacturing (MM), a revolutionary technology of unprecedented capability and strength. It’s a technology that could arrive as soon as tomorrow and almost certainly will arrive within the next decade.

Molecular Manufacturing and Geopolitical Instability

International relations since World War II have largely been shaped by the existence of nuclear weapons. Likewise, the era to come will largely be shaped by the existence of molecular manufacturing. The development of MM will have a much more significant impact than the development of atomic weapons, and the stakes will be much higher. This is because world domination could easily be achieved with the creation of molecular manufacturing.

MM is the ability to manufacture products from the bottom up, one molecule at a time, with atomic precision. The development of MM will lead to the creation of the personal nanofactory, a desktop appliance capable of creating everyday products from basic feedstock (molecules). The consequences of such a technology are so profound, they are probably beyond the ability of a single individual to comprehend.

Since a nanofactory is capable of self-replication, the first could manufacture a duplicate copy of itself. Those two then become four, become eight, and so on. As a result, this compounding capital base could create a massive and decisive military force within days. As Dr. K. Eric Drexler described in his book, Engines of Creation, “a state that makes the assembler breakthrough could rapidly create a decisive military force – if not literally overnight, then at least with unprecedented speed.”

The Circumvention of MAD

Since the Soviet Union emerged as the world’s second nuclear power in 1949, international stability has been built on the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). The prospect of MAD has successfully prevented the eruption of World War III by making a potential military conflict between nuclear powers equally undesirable to each party involved. This has led many to believe that victory in such a conflict is unattainable. With current technology, this assumption is probably correct. However, once molecular manufacturing emerges, this will no longer be true. A MM-enabled power could easily circumvent MAD.

A nation in possession of nanofactories is capable of rapidly manufacturing and deploying billions of microscopic/macroscopic machines at relatively little cost. These machines could comb the oceans for enemy submarines and quickly disable the nuclear arsenals they carry. Similar acts of sabotage could be carried out simultaneously against land-based nuclear facilities and conventional military forces in a matter of hours, if not minutes. Rendering its enemies utterly defenseless, the MM-enabled nation could conquer at will without fear of nuclear retaliation.

The Race Toward Molecular Manufacturing

The development of molecular manufacturing opens the door for its initial user to completely dominate world affairs. A nation equipped with contemporary technology attempting to defend itself against a MM-enabled nation is akin to a small band of cavemen armed with rocks and spears attempting to overpower a modern day army.Given the stakes involved, it’s reasonable to believe multiple nations are currently in pursuit of a molecular manufacturing capability – just as Germany, Japan, and the United States covertly and simultaneously pursued the creation of an atomic bomb.

If Germany had been the first to succeed in the development of atomic weaponry, it’s almost certain that Hitler would’ve used this advantage to drive the Allied Forces from the European Continent, perhaps totally defeating the United States in the process. In contrast, the United States, as the world’s first nuclear power, could’ve used its position to prevent rival nations from acquiring the same capability. In fact, the United States could’ve used its position to create an impregnable world empire.

In similar fashion, the leading MM-enabled nation can create its own empire if it uses its initial advantage to prevent competing nation states from developing a molecular manufacturing capability of their own. However, in all probability, this is not just one of several options, but the only option. Unlike, the nuclear era, the prospect of MM proliferation is simply intolerable.

This is because of the inherent instability of an arms race between competing MM-enabled nation states. This nightmarish prospect is identified by The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology as one of the foremost dangers posed by molecular manufacturing:

“The nuclear arms race was stable for several reasons. In virtually every way, the nano-arms race will be the opposite. Nuclear weapons are hard to design, hard to build, require easily monitored testing, do indiscriminate and lasting damage, do not rapidly become obsolete, have almost no peaceful use, and are universally abhorred. Nano capability will be easy to build (given a nanofactory), will allow easily concealable testing, will be relatively easy to control and deactivate, would become obsolete very rapidly, almost every design is dual-use, and peaceful and non-lethal (police) use will be common. Nukes are easier to stockpile than to use; nano weapons are the opposite.”

CRN also agrees that a molecular manufacturing monopoly will be an attractive policy option for the nation that first develops molecular manufacturing:

“Each nation will see only a few possibilities: 1) an arms race that will probably be unwinnable since it will develop into a disastrous war; 2) developing ahead of everyone else and establishing dominance; 3) some other nation developing earlier and establishing dominance; 4) international cooperation and trust sufficient to ensure safety; 5) a multinational organization willing and able to keep the peace.”

“Option 1 is undesirable; Option 3 is probably unthinkable for any of the current large powers; Option 5 is probably unacceptable to the U.S., as the world’s sole superpower; Option 4 may be seen as unfeasible. Only one nation can succeed at Option 2. This implies that a preemptive strike option (whether military attack, or sabotage or derailment of nanotech development efforts) will appear very attractive to a number of powerful nations.”

If Option 4 were feasible, then we would have world peace now. Option 5 is only feasible if the multinational organization in question is given sufficient authority and military power to disarm and regulate the nations of the world. By definition, this would be a global government.

So, essentially, once molecular manufacturing is developed, the developing nation has two options:

1) Conquer competing nations so as to prevent them from constructing a rival MM capability.

2) Given the available options, it should come as no surprise that world domination will win out.

The Inevitability of Global Government

Once the leading MM-enabled power uses its advantage to destroy the potential molecular manufacturing capability of suspected rivals, it will then face a much tougher decision: how to go about governing the world. The leading nation will need to institute some form of a global regulatory body to insure that molecular manufacturing does not fall into the wrong hands. Only two choices seem viable:

1) Federalism – a centralized governing authority that oversees the entire world population.

2) Confederation – a loosely associated collection of states who work together to administer world government.

Option 2 would still require a leading authority to maintain a monopoly on molecular manufacturing and extinguish any attempts to create a rival power – whether that power be a nation, a group, or an individual. As a result, both options inevitably lead to a centralized global government – a global government that must maintain constant vigilance toward the possible threat of an emerging power. This constant vigilance will require continuous global surveillance.

A Surveillance Society

Imagine a scenario in which a single individual in possession of unrestricted technology and resources could conquer the entire world. This will be our world in the era of molecular manufacturing. With such high stakes and an almost infinite number of potential threats, the world population will require some means of defense. And that defense will require around-the-clock, ever-present surveillance of the world at large.

A system of safeguards will have to be constructed in order to prevent emerging nation states, terrorist groups, and individuals from breaching the peace. A single global government will go a long way toward eliminating military conflict, as there will be only one military power with a unified purpose. However, in the era of molecular manufacturing, competing militaries could rise quickly, and to prevent a loss of its governing monopoly, a global government will have to deploy unprecedented measures.

This surveillance could be “god-like” in scope – seeing everything, hearing everything, and knowing everything. Imagine “nanodust” – nanoscale cameras and listening devices as plentiful and as difficult to remove as common, everyday dust. MM will enable the construction of trillions of these sophisticated devices at negligible cost.

Outfitted with advanced artificial intelligence software, these devices could sift through continuous video and audio feeds, searching for predetermined patterns indicative of what the state believes to be “aberrant” behavior. This isn’t difficult to imagine. Similar pattern recognition technologies are already in widespread use. MM can simply extend these applications to encompass all speech and actions on the face of the earth.

With the need for constant vigilance against any potential emerging MM powers, global surveillance will have to be administered on some sort global level, meaning that a final global authority for resolving and enforcing international disputes must emerge. This is why global government is inevitable.

Why All This Is Relevant

Okay, so global government is imminent and inevitable. What’s the big deal, you ask? The reason this is such a big deal is revealed in the bible. Centuries ago, the bible predicted that a global government would arise in the last days, just prior to . And this global government will only appear on the world scene in parallel with the Antichrist, so we can’t speculate that it will exist for an undetermined time period before he appears:

“His ten horns are ten kings who have not yet risen to power; they will be appointed to their kingdoms for one brief moment to reign with the beast. They will all agree to give their power and authority to him.” Revelation 17:12-13 (NLT)

Global government comes about as a direct result of ten kings freely providing their power and authority to a centralized global government. The establishment of this global government, and the rise of the Antichrist to administer it, is a monumental sign which heralds the soon return of Jesus Christ to establish His Kingdom on Earth.

The apostle Paul cited the appearance of the Antichrist as a necessary precondition for the “day of the Lord”:

“Now, dear brothers and sisters, let us clarify some things about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we will be gathered to meet him. Don’t be so easily shaken or alarmed by those who say that the day of the Lord has already begun. Don’t believe them, even if they claim to have had a spiritual vision, a revelation, or a letter supposedly from us. Don’t be fooled by what they say. For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against God and the man of lawlessness is revealed – the one who brings destruction.” 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 (NLT)

Conclusion

Although the “day of the Lord” (i.e., the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ) will not occur until the man of lawlessness (the Antichrist) is revealed, the same is not true for the rapture of the church, an imminent event which can occur at any moment. The short timeframe for the development of molecular manufacturing and the inevitable global government that will follow it reveal that the “day of the Lord” is close at hand.

Since the bible reveals that the rapture of the church will occur at least seven years before the glorious appearing, we can be certain that the rapture is even closer. In fact, just like molecular manufacturing, the rapture is imminent. Therefore, as good servants of Jesus Christ, we should be ever watchful, faithfully tending to our duties here on earth. For our Lord will return at a moment when He’s least expected, and that moment will occur in our generation.

May He find us abundant with joy and overflowing with the Holy Spirit when He returns.

Divorce financial planning is all about suitably matching a person’s current financial needs (justified, of course) with the future financial requirements, in order to obtain a fair financial settlement, for a specified period of time, at the time of finalising the divorce.

Divorce financial planning takes into account the personal lifestyle, assets and liabilities, taxes, income and expense levels of either partner at the time of divorce and for a reasonable period into the future. Its professed aim is to fairly allocate the financial resources between the couple to avoid further estrangement.

It can be done by the concerned individuals themselves, by mutual consent. The inability to see eye to eye on the financial arrangements can necessitate the presence of a Certified Divorce Financial Planner.

Since a financial settlement usually means a monetary outgo for one (because he or she may have to pay for the maintenance of the other person), a detailed and thorough picture of the situation is sought. Hence there is a clear understanding of the present financial scenario and of the future one too (So thorough that, sometimes, the thoroughness of the tax returns pales in comparison!). At times, withheld income sources (for example: salary increments) and unexplained expenses can also surface during the process of obtaining a complete financial map.

In a world that increasingly appears to have lost its ability to be fair, the judicial activism of the courts is becoming a common occurrence. One spouse tries to deprive a dependent spouse of the financial succour or treats the financial settlement as a gateway to El Dorado. How can the courts decide, without going into the merits of the individual’s character or background, without consuming time in necessary background checks? Reaching a fair, mutually agreeable financial settlement quickens the divorce process. The judge finds it an easier proposition to deal with a divorce, where the parties to the divorce are mutually agreeable on the crucial points that affect the divorce proceedings.

A proper and considerate financial settlement is a great alleviator of post-divorce blues. The divorce proceedings are peaceful and create an environment for right-thinking introspection. Acrimonious scenes and pitched battle tents can be avoided. A peaceful parting of ways bolstered by the fairness of the financial settlement fosters a healthy relationship between the couple, long after the divorce. Children are spared further trauma, of the divorce.

Mutually acceptable financial settlements lessen the time taken for the divorce proceedings. This quickening effect steers the divorce lawyer / the marriage attorney into action and quickens the overall pace of the divorce proceedings. This translates into minimising the legal fees.

The Certified Divorce Financial Planner (CDFP)

Brings both the parties to the negotiating table.

Helps in gathering the required documentation and information from various sources and checks the reliability of the available information.

Prepares a detailed fact file of the prevailing financial situation and an analysis of the future requirements.

Assists in arriving at a just conclusion and providing ongoing financial guidance during the divorce and after it.

Financial planning for divorce is a comprehensive exercise for providing the grounds to sustain future well-being. It is a prop to lean on, in the initial years after the divorce, thereby giving an ex-spouse the required time to generate income independently. So, financial planning for divorce should not shy away from addressing all areas of living that can have a future financial impact, big or small.

Yet, one has to keep in mind that there is a thin dividing line between a mutually fair deal and a quick buck scheme. In many divorce settlements, it is the woman who gets a bad financial deal. Celebrity husbands having their fortunes siphoned off are also not unheard of. Equitable financial settlements go into the origins of the finances and their rightful owners, yet strive for creating the right mental attitude to allow the spouse to partake of a reasonable share in it.

They live happily ever after.