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What does 'Minnesota' mean and how did the state get its name?

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There are different interpretations about what those words mean, according to Šišókaduta, a Dakota language instructor at the University of Minnesota whose English name is Joe Bendickson. "Mní" (also spelled "miní") means water, a common theme of Minnesota place names. But the meaning of "sota" depends on how it is pronounced, he said. When Mní Sota is pronounced with a hard "s" sound — the way the state's name is typically spoken — it means clear. "A literal translation would be clear water," Šišókaduta said. "But what it … really refers to is where the waters reflect the skies, because the water is clear and still." By contrast, the word šota — pronounced "show-ta" — means cloudy or smoky, he said. Mní Šota "means cloudy waters, referring to how — at certain times of the year — there's a fog on the lakes and rivers," Šišókaduta said.

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DCE Senior High announces honor roll

Congratulations to everyone!

WESTON – D.C. Everest Senior High School announced this week its 2023-2024 second semester honor roll for students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. 10th Grade Violet Abt, Nivea Alvarez, Sophia Anderson, Madelyn Argiro, Chase Barnes, Maxwell Bartig, Isaak Beitzel, Ava Bendickson, Allie Berndt, Erin Block, Belen Braunger, Alex Brzezinski, Ella Budleski, Lauren Budleski,…

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Batten Down the Hatches - here the hatches with gratings of HMS Bounty, photo by Don Bendickson

The Oxford Companion to Ships and Sea (1976) defines a hatch as an opening in the deck of a ship used for the ingress and egress of personnel and cargo. You can always recognise them by the gratings that are placed over them to provide a safe stepping surface but also to allow light and air into the lower decks. If there was a storm, the hatches provided a large area for water to pass through, so they were closed off with a canvas cover and battens on the sides.Hence the term batten down the hatches, which first appeared in writing (but it has probably been in use for much longer) in 1769 in An Universal Dictionary of the Marine by William Falconer. Today we also use the term to express preparation for a difficulty or crisis. 

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the fact that bea was actually, literally, at a party that was planned so well bea almost forgot it was at work felt like some kind of fantasy. she couldn’t believe this was handled by rolfe, her actual, literal boss- uncle? father- oh, nope, she was going to stop that thought before it could finish. and oh, speak of that devil, bea found ben and this just made her night so much better. “benny!” she looped her arms around his, because bea never had a concept of personal space, and especially not with ben, never with ben. “i didn’t expect to see you tonight. i thought you didn’t party?”

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Gulf slave society | Aeon

Gulf slave society | Aeon

Migrant construction workers sleep on the floor in Dubai in 2012. Photo by Jonas Bendickson/Magnum Bernard Freamon is adjunct professor at New York University School of Law and emeritus professor at Seton Hall University School of Law. He is the organiser of a website on the Islamic law on slavery, ijma-on-slavery.org. His most recent book is Possessed by the Right Hand: The Problem of Slavery in…

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icb this dude is just gucking VAGUE POST about it and not give names or anything??? 

‘if u saw how he treated me you’d lose all respect for him’ UH OK SIR LEMME JUDGE OF THAT ALSO WHAT HAPPENED

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Ghost Ship extends Florida's Adventure Coast Artificial Reef

Guest article by Kimberly Poppke, Florida's Adventure Coast Thanks to the vision, volunteers, sponsors and agency partners, a derelict vessel will soon transform into a marine habitat, scuba and fishing destination. Referred to as the “Ghost Ship,” remains of an old two-masted schooner will join the ten Army M- 60 tanks that comprise Hernando County’s Bendickson Reef on April 23, 2019. The 16-ton, 46-foot decommissioned vessel will be deployed between Bendickson sites one and three. The Ghost Ship will be the first Adventure Coast wreck dive site and will increase the structural complexity of this underwater habitat. The ship will also serve as a connecting trail between structures, adding to diver experiences.

The Bendickson Reef is located off the coast of Hernando County. Graphic by Kimberly Poppke. “The Ghost Ship will provide a most unusual dive opportunity,” said Frank Santo, Hernando County Port Authority Chairman. “It will likely recruit pelagic fish as they migrate north and south during their annual trek to and from the Panhandle. This will give anglers a chance to hook some large and exciting fighters such as kingfish and Spanish mackerel. Divers will be able to experience The Ghost Ship

jackmac34 / Pixabay “The Ghost Ship will provide a different kind of substrate than what we have used in the past,” Santo explained. “Because the open body of the ship provides for more extensive hiding places and swim-throughs than the normal materials we typically use in artificial reef projects, we expect it to attract large fish as well as schooling bait fish. Various smaller fish will soon show up to feast. A wreck module like this will give sea turtles a protected resting place, as well as recruiting algae, soft and hard corals and invertebrates, which will quickly call it home.” Affirming a growing partnership and shared commitment to protecting Florida’s marine resources, the Coastal Conservation Association donated 25 reef balls for this reef expansion. Deployed around the Ghost Ship, they will help stabilize the wreck and provide habitat and protective cover for baitfish. Underwater life from coral to crabs and fish to turtles are well-established among the Bendickson Reef's sunken tanks, in place since the 1990s. This growing deep cover habitat benefits fish through all development stages and is a popular spot for anglers. Adventure Coast Artificial Reef Advances

The cement flows into molds and then hardens into reef pods to help Hernando County build its artificial reef structures, giving local fish more places to hang out on Florida's Adventure Coast. An early adopter of artificial reef development, Hernando County Aquatic Services added significantly to the Bendickson Reef in 2017 and deployed over 100 shallow water reef balls at three sites last year. Plans call for the placement of numerous additional artificial reefs in the future. Regarding the shallow water reef balls, Keith Kolasa, Hernando County Aquatic Services Manager, said, “All of the sites are located within two to three miles of the Bayport and Hernando Beach channel's lighted entrances and are surrounded by seagrass meadows where scalloping takes place during the summer. The great thing about this area is (that its) water clarity is usually very good, making the reef ball reefs great places to snorkel and view all types of marine life.” Gulf of Mexico underwater landscape is prime Artificial Reef territory

joakant / Pixabay Thanks to its unique Gulf of Mexico underwater landscape, Florida’s Adventure Coast is prime artificial reef territory. Mainly seagrass interspersed with rocky bottoms and occasional holes, there are few natural reefs. Adding well-placed structures with interesting spaces ensures thriving ecosystems and other environmental benefits. An active artificial reef development program is key to Hernando County’s long-range coastal management plan. A leader in coastal management, Hernando County is the first in Florida to bring the entire coastal zone into its published Comprehensive Plan. Adopted in 2018, the Coastal Management Element addresses the goals of Coastal Resource Preservation, Coastal Zone Development, Coastal Community Character and Protection of Marine Resources.

Colleen Marine’s barge loaded with 600 tons of concrete structures deployed at Bendickson Reef in a previous enhancement to the Gulf of Mexico underwater landscape. Florida’s Adventure Coast artificial reef program is yielding results. Checks by scuba divers and scientists reveal that many fish species have taken up residence in the newer materials. Fish observed include gag grouper, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, kingfish, amberjack and more. Divers can enjoy watching the drama of massive bait fish schools being pursued by predator fish. “The intent of the artificial reef program is to provide fishing, snorkeling and diving opportunities for those that visit Hernando County and Florida’s Adventure Coast.” Santo said, “Anytime you can provide something that is good for the environment, anglers, divers and tourists all in one project, well, I’d call that a home run for sure.” History of the concrete Ghost Ship

The Ghost Ship's history is shrouded in mystery. Image courtesy of Florida's Adventure Coast. While volunteer teams did the hard work of readying the sailboat for sinking, the conversation often turned to speculation about this cement boat’s history. The Ghost Ship’s history and provenance are shrouded in mystery. Locals claim the boat’s owner died, leaving it abandoned. There is evidence that it was once owned briefly by the Clearwater Aquarium. It may have even been used to haul some questionable cargo during its murky past. No one really knows how it came to be here, but it has been berthed around Hernando Beach for at least 15 years. Long unseaworthy, the Ghost Ship’s cement design makes it optimal artificial reef material. A cement boat may sound like a bad idea, but ferrocement is a type of boat and ship construction first patented by the French in the mid-1800s.

To prepare for its addition to the Bendickson Reef, the Ghost Ship was stripped down primarily to cement and wood. Image courtesy of Florida's Adventure Coast. Long before Hernando Beach’s Ghost Ship, cement played a role in American wartime shipbuilding. Thanks to timber and steel scarcity, concrete ships were commissioned during World Wars I and II. During the 1940s, the United States Maritime Commission contracted construction of 24 concrete ships in Tampa, Florida. Built at a speedy rate of approximately one per month, they were known as The Concrete Fleet of WWII. Boat building with ferrocement declined sharply after the war, partly due to problems of steel corroding and swelling within the cement, resulting in cracking and other shell damage.

Concrete Ghost Ship will be sunk April 23 off the coast of Hernando County

Perhaps the Ghost Ship looked like this in its heyday, but now it's Bon Voyage to the murky depths, where this former derelict vessel will become part of the Bendickson Reef of Florida's Adventure Coast. mschwander / Pixabay Sinking the Ghost Ship will be a thrilling finale to a lengthy, but worthy, endeavor. Permits, clearances, and consensus from many agencies and stakeholders are finally locked down. Fully decommissioned in compliance with The United States Army Corps of Engineers means that the former sailboat is stripped of all metal and anything else unsuitable for the sea floor. With holes properly placed in the deck and engine and hardware removed, its end as a derelict schooner marks its birth as a seafloor habitat sure to attract both fishermen and divers for years to come. As expressed by Governor Ron DeSantis in his inaugural address: “For Florida, the quality of our water and environmental surroundings are foundational to our prosperity as a state – it doesn’t just drive tourism, it affects property values, anchors many local economies and is central to our quality of life.” In keeping with the Hernando County Coastal Management Plan, Florida’s Adventure Coast also leads the way in balancing conservation with recreation. An ambitious artificial reef program featuring unique structures in deep and shallow waters increases marine habitats, as well as diver and angler adventures for future generations. Sweat, Sponsorships, and Support

Many have volunteered their time, talent and treasure to the addition of the Ghost Ship to Bendickson's Reef in Hernando County. Image courtesy of Florida's Adventure Coast From idea to ready-to-go artificial reef has been a long journey, completed thanks to the hard work, community generosity and support of official agency partners and corporate sponsors. No Hernando County tax funds were spent on the Ghost Ship artificial reef initiative. Cash and gift certificates to cover boat fuel and incidentals were donated to the non-profit organization, Hernando Environmental Land Protectors (HELP). The Coastal Conservation Association’s generous donation of 25 reef balls, valued at $3,650, marks the organization’s first such contribution to an artificial reef project. Over 600 hours of labor, boat storage, and administrative work was performed to get the Ghost Ship ready to spend the rest of its days undersea courtesy of many dedicated volunteers. Captain Tim Mullane, an artificial reef expert with Coleen Marine, will travel from Virginia to assist with deployment free of charge. Captain Mullane participated in 2017’s Bendickson Reef expansion. The two-part tow out to the channel and then to the sinking site will be donated by Tow Boat US and Captain Michael Senker. Read the full article

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Goodbye, Joey

I had to say goodbye to a good friend on February 4th. While I set about writing this memoir, I am aware that a great many people knew and loved him. We all said the same thing: natural causes or not, he left too soon. But while the world is poorer for his absence, heaven is richer. Blessings and fondest regards to the family and friends of Joseph Bendickson.

I met Joey Bendickson around 5 years…

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DCE announces honor roll

Well done, students!

WESTON – D.C. Everest Senior High School announced recently its 2023-2024 Semester 1 Honor Roll for students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Grade 10 Violet Abt, Nivea Alvarez, Sophia Anderson, Madelyn Argiro, Kyle Baeten, Chase Barnes, Maxwell Bartig, Isaak Beitzel, Ava Bendickson, Allie Berndt, Erin Block, Belen Braunger, Alex Brzezinski, Ella Budleski, Lauren…

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Ladies’ Night - featuring Ladies’ Quintessential Quintet and Trio de Bois

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⏱Time

New York : Sun, Mar 28, 2021 8:00 pm

London : Mon, Mar 29, 2021 1:00 am

Seoul : Mon, Mar 29, 2021 9:00 am

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🔊Performers

Ladies’ Quintessential Quintet

Rose Johnson, flute

Nicole Marriott-Fullmer, oboe, english horn

Lori Shepherd, clarinet, bass clarinet

Robyn Watson, bassoon

Cassandra Bendickson, bassoon

Sonja Reynolds, horn

Allison Vest, piano

Natalee Maxwell, choreography, dance and art

Siva Pooja Ramachandran, choreography and dance

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🎼Program

Tanya Landau: "Illumination"

Adrienne Albert: "Ménage a Trio"

Dr. Amy Dunker: "When There Are Nine"

Gay Kahkonen: "Woman With..."

Mary Watkins: "Party Line"

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Ladies' Night - featuring Ladies' Quintessential Quintet and Trio de Bois - Crowdcast

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Written By: Dimitar Dyankov, Sr. Engineering Manager |Trystan Johnson, Sr. Software Engineer | Kyle Bendickson, Software Engineer| Frank Ren, Director of Engineering Up until recently, the Tinder app accomplished this by polling the server every two seconds.

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2019 Leadership Installation and Awards Celebration

The Leadership Installation and Awards Celebration was held on Thursday, January 24 at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. We’d like to thank the members who attended to help us welcome our 2019 Board of Directors, Executive Committee members, and 2019 President Todd Urbanski. Award recipients were also recognized by Immediate Past-President Kath Hammerseng.

2019 Board of Directors

Todd Urbanski, President

Linda Rogers, President-Elect

Todd Walker, Treasurer

LeRoy Bendickson, Secretary

Kath Hammerseng, Immediate Past President

Doneva Carter

Aarica Coleman

Ken Colston

Paul Ekstrom

Emily Green

Shae Hanson

Michael Hartung

Susan Jackson

Linda Johnson

Nene Matey-Keke

Jason Moore

Sara Pipal

David Pope

Mindy Shears

Todd Shipman

Lyndon Smith

REALTOR® of the Year

Carson Brooks

President’s Award

Cari Linn

Cotty Lowry

Exceptional Service Award

Rod Helm

Shannon Lindstrom

Todd Shipman

PHOTOS

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2019 Leadership Installation and Awards Celebration

The Leadership Installation and Awards Celebration was held on Thursday, January 24 at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. We’d like to thank the members who attended to help us welcome our 2019 Board of Directors, Executive Committee members, and 2019 President Todd Urbanski. Award recipients were also recognized by Immediate Past-President Kath Hammerseng.

2019 Board of Directors

Todd Urbanski, President

Linda Rogers, President-Elect

Todd Walker, Treasurer

LeRoy Bendickson, Secretary

Kath Hammerseng, Immediate Past President

Doneva Carter

Aarica Coleman

Ken Colston

Paul Ekstrom

Emily Green

Shae Hanson

Michael Hartung

Susan Jackson

Linda Johnson

Nene Matey-Keke

Jason Moore

Sara Pipal

David Pope

Mindy Shears

Todd Shipman

Lyndon Smith

REALTOR® of the Year

Carson Brooks

President’s Award

Cari Linn

Cotty Lowry

Exceptional Service Award

Rod Helm

Shannon Lindstrom

Todd Shipman

PHOTOS

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It is not know exactly when the first human caught a fish with some sort of spear, but we’ve been doing it for a very long time; cave paintings featuring depictions of the act have been found dating back nearly twenty thousand years.  And its popularity was widespread as well – whether standing in a stream gigging trout or on the deck of a whaler harpooning bowheads, people all over the world were involved with the practice in some way or another.

You didn’t have to actually be in the water to catch fish, but it often bettered your chances and increased your range.  In the ‘20s this “total immersion” form of spearfishing gained popularity in the Mediterranean, practiced by divers who donned little more than swim goggles.  With the invention of the speargun and SCUBA system, the sport came into its own and grew in popularity.  Individuals could now pursue their quarry for longer periods of time with more accuracy and range.

With it’s large coastline, Florida is truly a spearfishing enthusiast’s paradise.  From  north to south, a massive variety of different species can be taken in deep and shallow water.  And some of the best spearfishing grounds lie off of the state’s west coast.  Below is a listing of prime (and interesting) spots to try in the region:

USS Oriskany: 22 miles off of Pensacola lies this Essex-class aircraft carrier, the largest artificial reef in the world.  At 157 feet long, the Oriskany  is home to various fish including grouper, amberjack and tuna.  With the top deck level of the island at 68 feet and the flight deck midsection at 135, there’s plenty of good hunting for divers of all experience levels.

“Jeff A” Hovercraft: If you’ve got a taste for flounder, this prototype navy landing ship is a “must-dive”.  Lying upside-down in 72 feet of water off of Panama City, the craft is a temporary home for scores of the migrating flatfish.

Bendickson Tank Reefs: One of the state’s most unique reef systems consists of ten U.S. Army M60 main battle tanks sunk in 20 to 30 feet of water 18 miles off of Hernando County.  Plenty of fish – including snapper, mackerel and barracuda – frequent the area around the armored vehicles.

Veterans Park: This artificial reef chain can be found 12 miles northwest of Clearwater.  Made up of three steel barges, construction debris and pyramid-like concrete structures, the site is under 43 to 37 feet of water and attracts species such as mackerel and grouper.

Edison Reef: Although appearing to be a natural reef, this structure is actually the remains of the Edison Bridge that once crossed the Caloosahatchee River. Plenty of cobia and amberjack can be found throughout the 25,000 tons of concrete, which sits at 40 feet deep 15 miles off of Sanibel.

Before heading out on a dive, please be sure to check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website for information regarding rules, regulations and protected species.

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