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September 4: Labor Day 30: First Day of Rosh Hashanah | |
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The 113th meeting of the USS Aquila was held on Saturday August 12, 2000 in the Coffee Shop of the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Mall Road, in Florence, KY. The following were in attendance: Diane Baker, Tamara Borchardt, Chrisrachel, Nelson Charette, Sam Hearld, Glenna Juilfs, Rob Langenderfer, Chris Langsdale, Erin Pence, Greg Turner, Aimee Weber, & Linda Widener.
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| Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good. -- Bertolt Brecht |
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CADET CORNERCmdr, Erin Pence, CCC |
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He walks at night as an alley cat. The cat. He hunts his prey in the fields. The cat. He slants his eyes with an evil look. The cat. He plays with rodents Outside and in. The cat. He finds himself away from home. The cat. He finds himself a new name, "Little Bit" My cat. By Rebecca Poff BKA Becky June 2000 |
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JUST CHECKING IN Submitted by Greg Turner | ||
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A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day, Decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then the back door opened, a man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while. His shirt was kinda shabby and his coat was worn and frayed, the man knelt, he bowed his head, then rose and walked away. In the days that followed, each noon time came this chap, each time he knelt just for a moment, a lunch pail in his lap. Well, the minister's suspicions grew, with robbery a main fear, He decided to stop the man and ask him, "What are you doing here?" The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time, for finding strength and power. "I stay only moments, see, because the factory is so far away; as I kneel here talking to the Lord, this is kinda what I say: "I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM CHECKING IN TODAY." The minister feeling foolish, told Jim, that was fine. He told the man he was welcome to come and pray just anytime. Time to go, Jim smiled, said "Thanks." He hurried to the door. The minister knelt at the altar, he'd never done it before. His cold heart melted, warmed with love, and met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his heart, he repeated old Jim's prayer: "I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. I DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME CHECKING IN TODAY." Past noon one day, the minister noticed that old Jim hadn't come. As more days passed without Jim, he began to worry some. At the factory, he asked about him, learning he was ill. The hospital staff was worried, but he'd given them a thrill. The week that Jim was with them, brought changes in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people, were his reward. The head nurse couldn't understand why Jim was so glad, when no flowers, calls or cards came, not a visitor he had. The minister stayed by his bed, he voiced the nurse's concern: No friends came to show they cared. He had nowhere to turn. Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up and with a winsome smile; "the nurse is wrong, she couldn't know, that in here all the while everyday at noon He's here, a dear friend of mine, you see, He sits right down, takes my hand, leans over and says to me: "I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM, HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP, AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN. ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY, I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY, AND SO JIM, THIS IS JESUS CHECKING IN TODAY." ~ Author Unknown ~ | ||
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  HELPING HANDS
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| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS |
| VA researchers have found an experimental vaccine enabled multiple sclerosis patients to build up a police squad of blood cells to stop vandalism in their nervous systems. Testing the vaccine against a kind of MS that gets progressively worse over months or years, none of the six patients who built up the police-like cell squads in the blood got worse during the yearlong study, while 10 of 27 other patients did. A pilot study headed by Arthur Vandenbark of the Portland, Ore., VA Medical Center, had so few patients that it couldn't prove the vaccine would be useful. Still experts view the vaccine's effect as encouraging. |
 
PROJECT GENESISCmdr. Tamara Borchardt, Chairperson |
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| National Iguana Awareness Day September 9, 2000 Excerpts from: Iguana Care Basics - 101 Copyright © 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 by Tricia Power |
| Hopefully, you have done some research on iguanas prior to becoming "owned" by one? If not, please do so and you can make sure that you have your iguana set up correctly, and that you are feeding it a well balanced vegetarian diet. It is extremely important that you have knowledge of, and master the basics of iguana care if you want to have a healthy iguana and have an iguana companion for the next 15 to 20 years.
Your iguana, depending upon it's size, should be set up in either a tank or a home made enclosure that is two to three times the length of your iguana, and no less than three times the height of your iguana since they are arboreal (tree climbing) lizards. If you are building a cage that is adult iguana sized keep in mind that the average adult iguana will end up being 5 to 7 feet in length. I guess it's unrealistic to suggest building a cage that is 14 feet in length? :) If you can make the cage at least 8 to 10 feet in length that would be great. The cage should also be as tall as you can make it, so please aim for at least 6 feet in height if not a full 8 feet in height. The cage should be no less than 3 feet deep, 5 or more feet deep is best. Iguanas tend to grow very quickly in their first three years. To achieve the proper day and night time temperature ranges a variety of products can be used. Basking lights can be the type sold in pet stores, but normal incandescent lights, or even the tract lighting reflector bulbs (most like the ones sold in pet stores but cheaper in hardware stores!) can be used to create basking spots and to achieve the proper temperature ranges. The daytime temperature range should be between 80 F (26.6 C) and 88 F (31.1 C), with a basking spot of 95 F (34.9 C). Nighttime temperature should be between 75 F (23.8 C) and 80 F (26.6 C); young iguanas should be kept closer to the 80 F (26.6 C) range at night. Your iguana is a day time- diurnal creature- that in the wild would usually awaken at the first light of day, and fall into a sound sleep at sunset. Lighting for diurnal reptiles should mimic nature. The green Iguana (Iguana iguana) comes from a very warm and humid climate - the rain forests of South America. The humidity level in your iguana's cage should reach approximately 80%. Bathing the iguana daily and or misting the iguana daily also help keep your iguana's skin adequately soft and will aid in shedding too. You will need to set up some climbing areas. You can do this by getting some branches that are approximately the width of your iguana's body and propping them securely in the cage so that the iguana can climb to different levels within the cage, and you can also get some cork bark and set it up for climbing or make ramps to different areas of the cage with it. You might also want to make a wide shelf or two within the cage at a high level, for the iguana to bask on. Real plants may get eaten or become trampled very quickly. If you choose to use real plants in the cage you might want to use some safe, non toxic plants that shouldn't harm your iguana if eaten such as pothos, Philodendron, spider plants, Dracaena (dragon tree), ficus shrubs or hibiscus trees. Fake leaves or vines might work better. Just watch carefully that your iguana is not attempting to eat these fake leaves as they could potentially causes a bowel impaction if eaten. Try to create an area in the cage that your iguana can feel sheltered and secure in. You can do this by making one area more lush with leaves and branches that the ig may hide behind or by creating a hide box that is large enough for your iguana to climb into and relax in if he's stressed. You should have at least one small water bowl that the iguana can drink fresh water out of if he wishes. Iguanas get most of their moisture requirements from their food, so make sure the food that you are offering is quite moist. Now, what are you feeding your iguana? Hopefully you feed your iguana ONLY a vegetable and fruit diet, and DO NOT feed your iguana any food items that contain animal proteins (i.e. no insects, no cheese, no pizza, no dog food, no monkey biscuits, and no commercial iguana dry foods as they often contain animal proteins as well!). The amount of fresh greens in the igs diet should be between 35% and 50% with the rest of the diet being made up mainly of freshly shredded vegetables. The fruit portion of the diet should be no more than 10% of the total. You really should feed your iguana a diet made up of fresh greens such as collard greens, dandelion, mustard, water cress, turnip greens, occasionally fresh hibiscus leaves if you can get some, rapini, and escarole, occasionally herbs such as basil, cilantro, oregano may be offered, The fresh vegetables portion of the diet can be shredded or chopped into small pieces. One orange vegetable choice can be yellow winter squash, sweet potato or yam can be used in each fresh salad that you prepare. Other key, staple veggies to be used in the regular salad are parsnip, green beans, and very occasionally carrots. Your iguana should be green, active and alert. It should move around the cage on occasion, climbing a branch, climbing down from the branches or shelves to investigate its food bowl or water area etc. It may not be constantly in motion, it is natural for iguana's to sit for a few hours and bask, but your iguana should be moving around in the cage several times a day and should be quite alert when you walk into the room to check on him. He should show interest in the food that you offer him, if not when you first put it in the cage at least within a short while later. All that being said, a fairly tame iguana (remember they are wild animals and cannot truly be called tame) can be handled quite easily most of the time and can make a truly fascinating animal companion. Interaction, bonding and trust are key factors in helping make your iguana a handlable and enjoyable part of your family. :) Understanding their needs and behaviors is also one of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy iguana and having a good relationship with one. They are extremely intelligent creatures and one of the most interesting lizards to keep, when kept properly. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT GENESIS - CLICK HERE |
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MidSummer's Night Feast
The MidSummers Night Feast is now History. We of The Dragons' Wrath did much to improve our standing in The Klingon Assault Group, and The Demon Fleet. The MSNF started Friday afternoon, and finally we saw the last Klingon out the gate at noon Monday. The Dragons' Wrath with the much Welcomed Help from The crew of The Lochaber, Roasted a 275 pound targ, and 17 dozen ears of Corn. I was informed by my Security Officer JuB-HosS, that at one time he counted 140 people celebrating with us. We were spread out for more than 2 acres. We drank much on Friday night and ate too much all weekend long. It was overheard "If you come to a party that the Family JuB, have something to do with, you will not go hungry." I am proud to say No one did! Friday we also celebrated Alli Preston's 18th Birthday, Alli got 18 licks, and was very happy. Saturday, Scott brought his boat and took some out on Brookville Lake. We ate. Then we got a real treat from The Shadow of Fire dancers. Mob'Garr, Chris was The Winner of The Beach Bash 99 Warriors Batleth, again Honored and received a personal Flaming Baton, Dance. Torka also was entertained by the dancers, personally. I too received a personal dance, grapes, and fanning, in honor of my 450th, Birthday. JuB-nas'Wa was presented a Bowie Knife, to honor his Engagement to Apsara Chaouw. Our two houses shall be forever linked. Many gifts were exchanged, much was drunk, and many stories of past Glories were renewed in Tale. The party went well into the wee hours of morning. The US Flag was presented by The Klingon Veterans Guild and a moment of silence was offered for the Sailors in peril on the sea, the Russians aboard The Kreuss, may God rest their souls. I asked each ship's CO or Representative to stand up. Now I want to name the ships there because it's my way of thanking them. The Dragons' Heart, The Lochaber, The Demon Justice, The Tavesh, The Chaouw Empire, The Epitia of KAG Kuriiss, and his wife K'Jett, The USS New Jersey, The Aquila, The USS YorkTown, K'wist, Mistress Kerla, Leader of The Demon Fleet, Admiral Ki'jo, epitiae Storm of The House Ki'Rk, Bumba, his wife Nancy, Many Mundanes, from The Heritage Hills Campground. My Friends, Scott Halcomb, Jim Palmeri, their wives and families. Please forgive me if I missed you or your ship, I know more than 13 people rose up and told me their connections, to fandom, but alas I am forgetful, and please Email me and I will amend this list. I want to thank all who attended and for those that had important things to do, please remember The Feast of the Long Night, December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 2000. Commander JuB-Chal (GARLAND YOUNG JUBCHAL@msn.com)
The Dragons' Wrath "We are Klingon, We are Immortal" I had a great time at Mid Summers Night Feast. The camaraderie was great and so was the food. That was the biggest pig I have ever seen. I enjoyed meeting the many warriors that were there. My compliments to Jub Chal and family for such a fine event. I hope to see many of you again at BeachBash2K, Feast of the Long Night, Maquis Gras, and/or Dover Peace Conference 2K1. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, but have many relatives in Ohio (Dayton and Martins Ferry). I take honor and respect to the flag very seriously. If you ever need to do a Veterans Flag or Honor Guard Ceremony, please ask if I am available. Qapla! QuvlIjDaq yIH tu'be'lu'jaj.K'moghjIH
Larry French Sr ldfsr@yahoo.com
SPACEBALLS 2000 Sunday September 17, 2000 12:00 PM ALL SCI-FI CLUBS PUTT-PUTT TOURNAMENT, Middletown Putt-Putt, Middletown, Ohio (Exit 32 off I-75, Putt-Putt is on the east side of the expressway, on the left from Ohio 122) This year's event is being hosted by the U.S.S. Antares NCC - 96501. All clubs are invited to participate. There will trophies and prizes awarded. Please contact Bev Hater at thehater@juno.com if you would like to participate or volunteer for this event. BIVOUAC 2000 September 22 - 24 Weekend campout hosted by the Black Knights. Sycamore State Park, Site "B" Snyder Road, Trotwood, Ohio. $20 per person for the weekend. Highland Games and lots of other events are planned. To reserve your spot contact Jennifer Woodard 513-771-4345. MAQUIS GRAS 2000 October 6 - 8, 2000 Ramada Inn, Portage, Indiana. Hosted by the MAV Firesword and other local clubs. Aquila Video Party October 14, 2000, 4pm @Sam's place in Butler, KY. Door prizes, games, videos, food, and fellowship. Bring snack, drink (non-alcoholic), games, & your favorite video. Deli trays will be provided. Directions: Take I-275 South to I-471. Take I-471 South to 27 South. Go approximately 22 miles. At 4-way stop intersection turn right to Butler. As soon as you cross the bridge, turn left into parking lot. Sci-Fi Clubs Volunteer Day or Weekend at BooFest October 21 (22), 2000 at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Sat., Oct. 21st or if we get enough folks, Oct. 21 and 22. Volunteers will receive BooFest T-Shirts, One drink per shift and if you work the entire day (which works out to three shifts) you will receive Museum Center passes. Any Clubs interested in participating, email Bev Hater at: thehater@juno.com or call my home and leave a message... 513-385-9440. FEAST OF THE LONG NIGHT Saturday December 2nd. Klingon Seasonal Celebration Heritage Hills Campground, Liberty, Indiana. The beautiful, lakeside Heritage Hills Lodge is located on Indiana 101. Plenty of parking is available. I-74 WEST to US 52 WEST to HWY 101 (NORTH) [HWY 1 NORTH] to HERITAGE HILLS ON RIGHT. All Sci-Fi Clubs Annual Christmas Party Saturday December 9th 5 - 11 PM Fairfield Civitan Club, 1381 Hunter Road. This year's theme is "Christmas in the Caribbean", wear your best island clothes and suntan. The Fairfield Civitan Center is located on Hunter Road. Just a few miles north of I-275 off of Pleasant Avenue (U.S. 127). Contact Bev Hater at thehater@juno.com if you would like to volunteer or need more information. | ||
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SYLLA SHASHENNA by Linda Widener
Sylla Shashenna is a Xenobiologist and Chief Medical Officer on the Aquila. Shashenna's private ship, Black Dragon, is covertly associated with Black Bird Enterprises, as part of the "collection team". She is also a member of the Bloodthirsty Women of the Empire. Shashenna is a Warrior/Healer member of her mother's race. Her father was a human captive breeder male. Free life-mates can be chosen by Warriors. Only females are Warriors on the Home World. Males serve in any other capacity as they choose but must be totally loyal to the Queen. Warrior's rank is gained by psychic/healer/warrior abilities. They may choose to serve only as Healers and Priestesses in the Temple of Life. Males may also be Healers. All Healers use psychic power to heal, but their own life-force is used in the healing. They must sleep to recover (psychic abilities regenerate while sleeping), therefore are vulnerable at that time. The race was originally Draconian in nature, derived from radioactive sludge at the Edge of Eternity, at the Wall of Chaos. Intelligent winged dragons were endowed with psychic powers, which eventually allowed them to change their forms at will. Their form, while retaining some reptilian qualities, is basically humanoid, and they are able to procreate with other humanoid races (including Terrans). The Royal Family is able to teleport long distances by opening a "gate" in time/space/dimensions between points. They are able to view space/time/dimensions as folds, constantly overlapping and separating. The more skilled, the higher their ability to see the "folds" undulate, the higher their rank. | ||
