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Last week I was attacked by two large dogs while I was riding my bicycle in my neighborhood. One dog was more vicious than the other, and bit me repeatedly and deeply on both legs, as I screamed in vain for help. The owners were not home, apparently, nor was anyone in the few other houses in the area.

I continued to try to protect myself from the dog by using my bicycle as a shield between me and the biting dog, who continued to charge toward me and try to get around the bicycle. It seemed like hours, screaming for help, knowing that I could not hold the dog off indefinitely, nor could I escape since both dogs were blocking my way and I couldn't move away.

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Click on the subject line for a link to new photos of the pristine high mountain environment under discussion in the story below. These were taken the end of June 2006. No construction has been able to start yet, as there are many lawsuits still pending against Red McCombs and Bob Honts, as well as a congressional investigation into their alleged "unethical" practices and influence-peddling.

Stayed tuned to for more info as it comes available, or check the Friends of Wolf Creek website!

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I got back home a few weeks ago from a short term nursing contract in another state. I have to say it was the most difficult position I've ever held. Barriers to good nursing care were everywhere, and nobody in administration seemed interested in hearing about them or doing anything about them.

Every morning I went in to work looking forward to taking care of patients, their medical as well as their emotional needs. But, at least half of the shifts I worked, I left in tears, thinking that this one had been the worse so far.

What does a Christian do when her sacred vocation is a nightmare?

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