A snowshoe is footwear for walking over the snow. Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person's foot does not sink completely into the snow, a quality called "flotation".
Traditional snowshoes have a hardwood frame with rawhide lacings. Some modern snowshoes are similar, but most are made of materials such as lightweight metal, plastic, and synthetic fabric. In addition to distributing the weight, snowshoes are generally raised at the toe for maneuverability. They must not accumulate snow, hence the latticework, and require bindings to attach them to the feet.
In the past, snowshoes were essential tools for fur traders, trappers and anyone whose life or living depended on the ability to get around in areas of deep and frequent snowfall, and they remain necessary equipment for forest rangers and others who must be able to get around areas inaccessible to motorized vehicles when the snow is deep. However, today snowshoes are mainly used for recreation, primarily by hikers and runners who like to continue their hobby in wintertime. Snowshoeing is easy to learn, and in appropriate conditions is a relatively safe and inexpensive recreational activity. However, snowshoeing in icy, steep terrain is more dangerous.
"Choose the right" is a saying or motto among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) that is taught to children and used by members of the church as a reminder to act righteously. The phrase is taken from an LDS hymn which has that title.
The letters CTR, a reference to this phrase, are incorporated into a shield logo designed by Helen Alldredge, a Primary General Board member in the 1960s. In 1970, a church committee headed by Naomi W. Randall recommended that the shield be incorporated into official church material. Since then, both the phrase and symbol have been used in religious educational materials for LDS youth of Primary age. The symbol is also used in LDS culture by members of all ages, both as a reminder of the motto, as well as an indicator of religious affiliation. The CTR initials, displayed on the shield and in other forms, can be seen mainly on CTR rings as well as other types of jewelry, tee shirts, bookmarks and stationery.
According to the US Patent and Trademark Office, the LDS Church's stylized "CTR" abbreviation and shield with the CTR symbol are trademarked for use on finger ring jewelry by Intellectual Reserve. The phrase "Choose the Right," however, is not trademarked in the United States and may be used by anyone for commercial purposes.[citation needed]
Plot
An X-ray machine reveals the presence of a corpse in an Egyptian sarcophagus. It is not that of the ancient high priest. Instead the body is that of the archaeologist who was thought to be on a trip to the Upper Nile, but is now found murdered.
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Charlie Chan: Hasty conclusion like hole in water, easy to make.
Charlie Chan: Drop of water on thirsty tongue more precious than gold in purse.
Tom Evans, Archeologist: She's just making a mountain out of a molehill.::Charlie Chan: Inconspicuous molehill sometimes more important than conspicuous mountain.
Professor John Thurston: [referring to statue] That is Sekhmet, Goddess of Vengeance. The ancients endowed her with supernatrural powers, Mr. Chan.::Charlie Chan: Mmmm. Cannot believe that piece of carved stone contain evil - unless dropped on foot.
Professor John Thurston: Why should anyone have committed such a fantastic crime?::Charlie Chan: Very strange. Might almost believe in power of ancient goddess.
Professor John Thurston: [angrily] Why didn't you warn us? Your carelessness is responsible for that boy's death!::Charlie Chan: Most regretful. Impossible to prepare defense unless direction of attack is known.
Tom Evans, Archeologist: [pointing to the hieroglyphs on the tomb wall] The design alternates with the symbols of life and death.::Charlie Chan: Story of man very short. [alternately pointing to the symbols] Life... death... life... death. Am reminded of ancient sage Confucious [extending his arms out to suggest length] who write, 'From life to death is reach of man.'
Charlie Chan: Regret efforts have been unsuccessful. Admitting failure like drinking bitter tea.
Snowshoes: [frightened in the darkened tomb] Can't we see better with the lights on?
Charlie Chan: Varnish on 3000 year old mummy case not completely dry.
It's not only my mind that she can read –
If it's getting cold
And I am getting weak
If it's gonna be a stormy day
She will dancing with her snow shoes on.
Dancing with her snow shoes on
Until the summer comes
Solemnly she's walking down our street
It is then I realize that she is all I need
If it's gonna be an awful day
I know that we can make it
Anyway
If she's dancing with her snow shoes on
Dancing with her snow shoes on