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During my first ultrasound with Chase, the whole family surrounded me on the exam table. Craig held my sweaty hand and Bubba and Tisha stood at my head. The dark room was very, very quiet. The ultrasound technician, who had been bubbly upon our arrival, turned stoic and rigid while she took pictures of my baby. What's wrong? What's wrong? WHAT'S WRONG? I repeated.
There are a few issues, she said. Sit tight. I'll be back with the doctor in a moment.
We all stood silently. Helpless. Waiting for The News.
I thought the doctor would come back and tell me my baby was going to die. I looked at no one, not Craig, not my mom, not Bubba. I stared and willed the little thing on the screen to LIVE.
The doctor came in, brows furrowed and silent. I felt like he was mad at me. Or my baby. Or both of us, for causing whatever sort of trouble we were already causing. Right away, I wanted to tell him to kiss both of our asses.
He began: The problems here are his brain and his heart. He's a boy. You have a boy.
A boy. I have a boy.
And Oh! Just his brain and his HEART, you say? Thank God. How's his left toe? That look okay, doc?
He has a large cyst on his brain, and a bright spot, called an echogenic focus, on his heart. His neck is also measuring thicker than is typical.
Bubba left the room. We all thought that next, the doctor would tell us it was over. His neck. His brain. His heart.
The doctor spent another ten silent minutes scrutinizing my boy. I spent those minutes scrutinizing the doctor. I really didn't like the looks of him.
He asked me to get dressed and told me he'd be back in few minutes.
Please make it one minute, I said. I dress fast.
He came back in a few minutes. I steeled my heart.
He said, "Any of these three – the cyst, the bright spot, the neck measurements – any of them on their own are markers for Down syndrome. Together, they lead us to believe that your child very likely has Down syndrome. Since you decided against the triple screen test, we won't know for sure without an amnio. You'll have ultrasounds every two weeks from now on so we can watch his progress."
My family – we smiled at each other. We breathed one collective, THANK YOU, JESUS breath. Our baby was not going to die. Our baby was going to have Down syndrome.
Down syndrome. Of course, I thought. Of course.
I am love-struck by babies and children with Down syndrome. Always have been – since my sister and I volunteered with Bubba at the Special Olympics in elementary school and I witnessed their ridiculous determination, joy, and kindness. Other worldly, I always thought. Other worldly. Then when I started teaching, I met a little one named Kerry who made all of her teachers wonder what the hell was wrong with everyone else. Her determination and joy inspired me to try harder and look harder. I became confused about why I wasn't more joyful when there was clearly so much to be joyful about.
The first time we went to our new church here in Ashburn, we felt nervous. But as soon as we walked in the door, a twelve year old lovie in a hot pink/animal print dress with black ballet shoes walked right up to me, held out her hand, looked me directly in the eye and said, "Are you new? Welcome to my church. I'm Lucy. You will love it here." Then she took me by my hand and didn't let go until we were comfortable and seated, right up front.
There is a lot to DO at a church, and folks are busy. Not Lucy. Lucy of the hot pink dress and ballet slippers and Down syndrome. Lucy was looking. Lucy noticed the folks who needed noticing. Lucy knows what church is about.
Lucy stands right up front during church and when the band plays, Lucy dances and sings. Not like you or I dance and sing, a little wiggle, not enough movement to cause a stir. Lucy dances like one who is actually WORSHIPPING an all loving God and father might dance for him. Without inhibition, without fear, without insecurity. With joy and passion and abandon that makes me wonder what she knows that I don't know. Instead of watching the band, I watch Lucy, and that has become one of the most inspirational parts of church for me. Watching Lucy dance.
When they told us our boy had Down syndrome, relief rained down on me like a summer shower that arrives out of nowhere and breaks the heat.
Of course my baby has Down syndrome, I thought to myself. It makes sense.
Because I'm special.
Now here's the truth- and it's funny because I'd NEVER say this out loud to anyone, but I'll write it to thousands of people. No matter what happens to me- secretly I believe it's because I'm special. Special needs baby- YEP- I'm special! Lyme Disease? Well, sure. I'm special. Book deal? Well – duh- special. More diseases?? Is there no end to my special-ness?
CLEARLY- this is a ridiculous, ego-maniacal way to live but I can't imagine making it through life any other way. I stand by my approach.
And so Craig and I prepared for a baby with Down syndrome. We rejected the amniocentesis because we were scared it might hurt our boy. We read and read and read. Well, I read and read and read and told Craig the important parts. We interviewed pediatricians that we knew were good with babies who had Down syndrome and chose the one who stopped us during our interview and said, "You know, I don't have a single family who wouldn't tell you that their child with Down syndrome changed their family in the best possible ways. These children, they turn your life upside down in all the most important ways. And most of us don't get life-changing opportunities like that. There are challenges -yes- but those challenges will shrink compared to the enormity of the new life you'll have. The new perspective you'll have. You are a lucky couple."
Lucky is one word to use. SPECIAL is another.
I went into labor one night at ten and started screaming for drugs upon the first contraction. Then I took a shower, applied my makeup and blew my hair dry. Then I straightened it and curled it. I wanted to be pretty when Chase saw me for the first time. I continued to scream for drugs while primping and throughout the entire car ride to the hospital. When we walked through the doors of the hospital I lied down on the filthy floor and said I wasn't moving until they brought a wheelchair and an epidural. Craig looked at the receptionist and shrugged his shoulders. "She's been like this the whole time," he said. "The whole night?" The lady asked. "No, the whole pregnancy," Craig said.
I don't believe in suffering silently.
They wheeled me away and gave me the epidural. I was lovely after that, just a lovely patient really.
Quickly, everything became a blur. My mom and dad slipped in and out of the room. Sister ran in with my black boots with red laces. There was pushing. Lots of extra nurses around. Then a whole bunch of pressure and a whooooosh and my doctor was holding a chubby bluish man. The nurses swept him away. I was terrified. Why isn't he crying? WHY ISNT HE CRYING? He started to cry. I did, too. They put him in my arms. My baby was alive. I was holding my baby. I looked at him and I loved him. I understood him to have Down syndrome. I knew to look for slanted eyes, pinned down ears and an extra thick neck. Chase had all three. He was beautiful. I held him and nursed him and cried and laughed and couldn't believe any of it was really happening.
My mother in law, a nurse, came into the room and I passed him to her. She looked at him carefully and I watched her flip him over to look at his neck. "He has Down syndrome, right?" I asked. "I don't know," she said.
An hour later the pediatrician arrived. It wasn't OUR pediatrician, who knew everything about us, it was the on-call doctor from the practice and it was clear that he hadn't read our file. He swept Chase away and told us he'd check him over and be right back.
I didn't like that he took my baby away. Not at all. I told Craig to go with him. Go with him, I said. I was advocating. Right away. I'd read all about it.
Craig and the doctor came back. The doctor placed Chase in my arms and said something about good hearing and eyes and then said, "He's perfectly healthy. Congratulations, mom. We'll see you in the office in a few days."
I was confused. As the doctor was leaving the room, I called after him. "Excuse me," I said. "Does Chase have Down syndrome?"
The doctor turned around and looked at me quizzically. "No, ma'am. He does not have Down syndrome. I usually lead with that."
I felt that summer rain of relief and also that pit in my stomach that signifies loss. I did not get the baby I was expecting. It's strange to mentally and emotionally replace the baby you expected for the one you are holding.
Ten years later, I still wonder, what was all that about?
I felt like telling this story today because children with Down syndrome have been on my mind and in my heart for a long, long while. When we are out and we see a family with a child with Down syndrome I stare a little, and Craig gets annoyed. I can't help it. I know that these kiddos have something important to teach the rest of us. We who are so busy getting important things done and they who seem to know for certain what really is important and what is not. I think they are Little Teachers, if we have eyes to see and time to wait.
Anyway- what do I know? Not much.
But if there are any Monkees out there who have children with Down syndrome – I just wanted to tell you this morning that I am LOVE – STRUCK by your children.
I think they offer something to the world that the world needs more than anything else. Attention to detail. Senseless joy. Acceptance and love for all. I think that they, and you, are special.
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The Lapierre Sensium 200 CP (2013)is a carbon bike that's well worth looking at if you're in the market for a bike just above £1,000, and it's a chassis that certainly has upgrade potential.
It's great when a plan comes together. Lapierre's plan for the Sensium 200 was no doubt to create a good value, well-specced carbon bike that's fun to ride. And they pretty much nailed it. This is a lovely bike to ride, and at £1,300 it's well within reach of many riders, even if it falls outside of normal cycle-to-work limits. You'll want to go a lot further than work, anyway.
The Sensium is a new frame for Lapierre. In fact, it's two new frames: the cheaper 100 and 200 use a carbon monocoque of fairly standard construction, whereas the frame that gets built into the 300, 400 and 500 bikes benefits from the inclusion of an elastomer in the seatstay which Lapierre claim reduces vibration by up to 25% over their top-end Xelius frameset whilst keeping the same lateral stiffness. The frame of this bike has to make do with just the damping qualities of the carbon itself. Both frames have been developed in conjunction with Koga.
It's a nice looking frame, too. The top tube is slightly convex along its length, and flattened to a squarish section giving a flat top surface for a nice big graphic. The down tube is more triangular than anything at the asymmetric head tube, flattening out to a horizontal oval at the press-fit bottom bracket for maximum area. The chainstays and wishbone seatstays are pretty chunky and more or less circular in section. The frame is mated to a full-carbon tapered-steerer fork that's a more or less straight blade, with a flat inside face and a curved outer.
Geometry-wise you could call it a sportive bike, or you could call it a race bike. It's somewhere in the middle. The 20cm head tube and 58.5cm effective top tube on our 58cm test bike is certainly lower and longer than some low- and mid-range bikes we've seen. in terms of pure numbers the closest match we could find was Wilier's Gran Turismo, which Wilier describe as a sportive bike but with a race geometry. So that's nice and clear.
Kit-wise, transmission is mostly Shimano 105; the chainset and brake calipers are non-series to save a bit of cash. Wheels are Shimano's dependable R500s, with Michelin Dynamic Sport tyres. The finishing kit is Ritchey alloy bits for the most part, which don't normally disappoint in terms of bang-per-buck, and faux-leather white bar tape (to match the white hoods on the 105 levers) and a white Selle Italia X1 saddle complete the deal.
Enough talk about the pieces, let's sling a leg over the Sensium 200 and see how it rides. Straight from the off the impression is of a purposeful but comfortable bike. The Sensium frame might look quite chunky at the rear in comparison to some, but it's not a harsh ride at all. The ride sensation isn't just down to the frame of course; the tyres, wheels, seatpost and saddle all have a role in transferring – or not – those bumps to your back end. Even with an alloy seatpost and a 23mm tyre, though, the Sensium does a great job of smoothing things over. Swap up to some 25mm tyres and a carbon 'post and you'd probably be moving into 'plush' territory.
The same is true at the front. The tapered fork makes for a direct feel to the steering but even with a straight-leg fork it doesn't feel harsh. The Ritchey Logic Curve bars undoubtedly help here. As alloy bars go they're one of my favourites, really eating up road shock, especially on the drops. And because the drops are reasonably shallow you can spend a bit more time there.
So that's good then. Nice and comfy. Even the Selle Italia X1, which isn't my favourite perch by a long stretch, didn't really put the dampeners on things. In terms of riding position it's certainly a bit lower than many sportive bikes I've tried. It's amazing how much an centimetre added on or lopped off can affect the feel of a bike, and the Sensium feels racy for what's not a particularly expensive machine.
The shallow bars accomodate fairly long stints in the drops too, which is good when you're taking it in turns at the front. When you need to change direction the bike is very eager. It's not twitchy but it is fairly lively, and for the most part in an enjoyable way. In fact the whole ride is lively; get out of the saddle and give it some beans and the Sensium doesn't feel monolithic like some carbon bikes, it's responsive without feeling flexy. You'd struggle to induce any noticeable flex in the well-built bottom bracket; the chainstays aren't as big as has become the norm on carbon race bikes but they're well capable of taking the strain.
Climbing is excellent, with masses of traction from the Michelin tyres in all the conditions we tried, which was most conditions you could expect... whether that's the tyres or the chassis or a product of both it's hard to say.
At 8.4kg it's not in the super-lightweight bracket but the Sensium is quite happy to spin up any climb you're likely to encounter, with a 34/28 bottom gear for the steep stuff. Stand up and put the hammer down and it's happy to respond. It'd be easy enough to drop the best part of a kilo from the overall weight without really trying; a light wheel and tyre combo and a carbon seatpost and lighter saddle would probably knock 700-800g from the overall.
Shifting is predictable and unremarkable, in that Shimano 105 way. 105 is probably my personal favourite groupset - you get such a lot for your money these days. The downgrades don't affect function too much. The chainset is heavier but other than that you won't really notice the difference; the calipers have Shimano's scratchy-but-effective stock blocks. They'll stop you fine but an upgrade of a decent cartridge pad will make everything happen with a bit more finesse. I haven't needed to do anything to the drivetrain at all, save for wind the brake blocks in a bit.
So it's all good then? Well, the R500 wheelset isn't the best you'll ever use. They're fairly heavy and not particularly stiff. On the plus side ours were neatly built and stayed true throughout testing, although they did have a rather large burr on the rear braking surface which gouged a hole in the brake pad and made a bit of a racket until we attacked it mid-ride with the multitool. It's not unusual at all to see R500s on a bike at this kind of price and they're the simplest (and most effective, normally) upgrade you can make. It's up to you to make a call as to whether a bike deserves something better. This bike certainly deserves something better, it's crying out for a pingy 1,500g set of hoops to really get things going. Everything about the ride, except for the R500s, feels like a more expensive machine. So be happy that you're getting a great ride for your money and start saving now for some summer wheels.
A ringing endorsement? Yes, more or less. Okay the wheels aren't the greatest but as a package for £1,300 it's good value and an involving ride. The position is comfortable yet purposeful, the frame is excellent and well matched to the good value componentry.
Fun, comfortable, dependable, good-looking, and upgradeable - what's not to like?
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Make and model: Lapierre Sensium 200 CP (2013)
Size tested: 58cm
About the bike
State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.
Frame : NEW SENSIUM CARBON
Fork : LP CARBON
Headset : FSA ORBIT TAPERED 1"1/8-1"1/4
Bottom Bracket : SHIMANO PRESSFIT
Crankset : SHIMANO 105 COMPACT 34X50
Stem : RITCHEY OE OS 4BOLTS
Seatpost : RITCHEY OE 2BOLTS 27,2x300MM
Handlebar : RITCHEY COMP CURVE 31.8 BLACK
Front derailleur : SHIMANO 105 COMPACT
Rear derailleur : SHIMANO 105 COMPACT 34X50
Brakes : SHIMANO 561 BLACK
Shifters : SHIMANO 105 2X10
Saddle : ITALIA X1 WHITE/GREY
Wheel : SHIMANO WH-R501
Sprocket : SHIMANO TIAGRA 10S 12-28
Tires : MICHELIN DYNAMIC SPORT 700x23
Weight : 8,4 kg
Size : 46 - 49 - 52 - 55 - 58
Price : £1 299,99
Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?
With a 100% renewed frame, better internal cable routing and numerous innovations, Sensium bicycles maintain their core position with passionate riders. All models are Di-2 compatible, come with a press fit BB and a new head tube.
Frame and fork
Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?
Tidily made and nicely finished.
Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?
58cm stated size
58.5cm effective top tube
20cm head tube
73.5° head angle
72° seat angle
How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?
Fitted very well, slightly racier than the sportive norm.
Riding the bike
Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.
Really good overall ride. Responsive enough to be interesting, stable enough to not give you any surprises.
Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?
Balance was really good.
How did the bike transfer power? Did it feel efficient?
Very well, some wheel rub but that was down to the wheels, not the frame.
Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?
How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? Just on the lively side of neutral
Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?
It goes where you point it, and responds well to rider input. It's stiff enough at the front; not the stiffest I've ridden but direct nonetheless.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? would you recommend any changes?
The saddle's not one of my favourites. The handlebars are excellent.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's stiffness? would you recommend any changes?
The wheels are the main culprit.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's efficiency? would you recommend any changes?
Wheels again.
The drivetrain
Wheels and tyres
Your summary
Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes.
Would you consider buying the bike? Yes.
Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes.
About the tester
Age: 40 Height: 190cm Weight: 102kg
I usually ride: whatever I'm testing... My best bike is: Genesis Equilibrium with SRAM Apex
I've been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, sportives, general fitness riding, fixed/singlespeed, mtb, Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling, track
Dave is a founding father of road.cc, having previously worked on Cycling Plus and What Mountain Bike magazines back in the day. He also writes about e-bikes for our sister publication ebiketips. He's won three mountain bike bog snorkelling World Championships, and races at the back of the third cats.


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(December 27, 2010) Gracia Burnham will speak during the Women's Breakfast at NRB 2011 in Nashville, TN, on Monday, February 28th.Posted on December 28, 2010
(December 21, 2010) The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) remains concerned about today's FCC vote in support of net neutrality.Posted on December 21, 2010
(December 13, 2010) The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) has launched the John Milton Project for Religious Free Speech.Posted on December 13, 2010
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Onlookers allegedly steal groceries from woman killed in crash
A 23-year-old mother was killed and her two young children suffered injuries in a wreck Wednesday, Houston police said.
The woman's sons, ages 4 and 6, were in the backseat and were transferred to a hospital with broken bones but no life-threatening injuries, said HPD spokesman Victor Senties.
The mother failed to yield when she was leaving a private drive around 5 p.m., Senties said.
She then lost control of her Toyota 4Runner and hit a tree after a Mercedes E320 traveling northbound at 9600 Fondren Road clipped her. Police said she was travelling at a high speed.
According to ABC 13 news, eyewitnesses told police they saw people steal groceries out of the dead woman's SUV.
The TV station said the driver had attended a ceremony at her 4-year-old's elementary school, went to a grocery store, dropped off a friend and then crashed her car on the way home.
She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Mercedes was not injured.
Senties said if investigators determine items were stolen from the vehicle they could pursue criminal charges against the perpetrators, but he said police did not have any information in about stolen groceries.
Troy Lamerson, a Houston resident who works near where the wreck happened, said he was stunned to hear onlookers might have stolen groceries from her car.
"Why would you take somebody's stuff who got hit by a car? That's crazy, that's mean," Lamerson said.
But Savannah Roberts, who lives close to the scene of the accident, said she was not surprised.
"There is a lot of people you just can't trust," Roberts said. "I've seen worse in this area."


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St. Marks Rhythm
I wanted to show rhythm in this image but was also torn between the position of the building and the awe of being there. Taken at height the rooftop diagonal line and the constant window openings gives a beat in the mind as you're forced to follow it.
The mono presentation is only to remove any distracting colours that existed in the composition.


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JOE: Old-School Text Editor Teaches New Lessons
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Joe's Own Editor is an endearing text editor that brings old-school charm to any Linux distro.
Do not mistake being old-school for being outdated: JOE has been in use on the Linux desktop since 1988. It is a standard item in most distro repositories and is readily available in the Synaptic Package Manager as well. Unless you know about JOE, however, you will not be drawn to it, because it runs in a terminal window and has no fancy GUI. Almost everything you do in Joe keeps your fingers on the keyboard, and for new users, that is the user experience that may get in the way.
Its old-school appeal is readily noticeable when you first run it. Aside from a very minimalistic menu row on top, you access all of its features through keyboard shortcuts. So get comfortable with leaving the mouse alone.
Unix Roots
JOE's terminal-based interface is reminiscent of early Unix and Linux tools like WordStar and Turbo C editors. I cut my computing teeth at the start of the PC era on early Apple and IBM PC systems, so the keyboard style and terminal atmosphere of JOE are both fun and productive for me.
Many of JOE's keyboard commands are similar to the look and feel of text editors I used with pre-Windows DOS PCs.
I spend a lot of time working online. Using JOE for taking notes and drafting editorial content is a refreshing change from the mouse-driven tasks that the Linux desktop does so well.
Once you learn the keyboard commands, JOE becomes a fast, distraction-free text editing tool. It works equally well whether you bang out program code or string sentences together.
JOE's Basics
JOE installs effortlessly. You will not find it in the menu, however. You run it from a terminal window with the command "JOE" plus the Enter key.
That gets you a nearly stark application window within the terminal. You can use the mouse to click on the limited menu options across the top of the terminal box. Your choices are: File, Edit, View, Search, Terminal and Help.
A better option is to use the Alt-and-first-letter combination to open the desired drop-down menu. Either way, just as in any terminal functionality, only a few options are available in these menus.
The quicker you learn the keyboard commands, the faster you will become productive with JOE. So open the keyboard commands menu with the Ctrl+K+H keys. Using those same keystrokes removes the commands menu listing from the top of the terminal window.
Using It
The keys to speed in using JOE are the Ctrl and K keys. If you know what other keys complete the command, you can enter them fluidly for immediate execution of the command.
Otherwise, leave the command menu list open and find what you need. JOE will wait for you. There is no time out.
If you are unfamiliar with the WordStar-style keyboard commands, it will take a while to learn the basics. Just give yourself time to adjust.
For example, all commands start with Ctrl+K. The specific command follows that combination. To search for text, use Ctrl+KF. To move to the next screen of text, use Ctrl+KV. To reformat a block of text, use Ctrl+KJ.
Note: I am using the + symbol to show the key combination. Do not use the plus key itself.
The Setup
JOE works quite well with the default settings, but one of its strongest features is the near-infinite configuration potential hidden in its config file. You can have different settings for different types of text editing tasks. Just load the one you want for the work at hand.
Access all the settings from the Edit menu. There you will find settings for Profiles, where you can edit the Default file, create new profile files and delete existing ones.
You can bypass those options and jump directly to the Profile Preferences settings as well. That panel provides access to General settings, Title and Command, Colors, Background, Scrolling and Compatibility choices.
An added benefit is the option in Keyboard Shortcuts to enable menu access keys such as Alt+F to open the file menu and the F10 key to open the Menu row. Then use the arrow keys to navigate the choices.
Feature Fantastic
JOE gives you all of the features you would expect from a text editor. What's different is how you access them using the keyboard instead of a menu.
You also get all of the features a Unix user expects -- but do not let that scare you if you are not from that background. Think of JOE as a text editor with no GUI.
The feature set includes a screen update optimization algorithm, multiple scrollable windows, a command history and TAB expansion in file selection menus. Add undo and redo functions, (un)indenting and paragraph formatting and the ability to filter highlighted blocks.
Other features include editing a pipe into or out of a command, block move, copy, delete or filter. You can also configure JOE to emulate Pico and Emacs-style editors as well as a complete imitation of WordStar.
Down Side
Only one aspect of using JOE causes me a big inconvenience. Namely, I have to keep track of exact file names and where they are stored in order to reopen an existing file. Since I store files in several locations, the name game in Linux is a challenge to enter a file name from the keyboard command in JOE.
As a terminal application, Joe does not have a menu option to open a directory listing to choose a file. Even worse, there is no right-click access to opening a file in JOE selected from a file manager. JOE does not show up in any list of installed applications that a file manager sees.
Bottom Line
Joe's Own Editor is a fast and handy text editor. It is small and runs on practically any hardware and distro combination. It is maintained by its original author, Joseph Allen. He usually updates the application in the spring each year.
JOE is not your typical modern text editor, but once you master its terminal-based methods, you might find it a handy substitute for GUI-based text editors such as Leafpad or gEdit.
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Sprint Deal: Winners and Losers
Is the Sprint saga finally over? Shareholders voted to approve SoftBank's bid. Heard on the Street's Miriam Gottfried offers analysis on digits. Photo: AP.
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Ryan was talking about the impact that Tebow has had on his team this season and mentioned the once scoffed at idea of his role on special teams as a personal punt protector. Tebow's impact has been felt on special teams, including most recently in Week 6 when the Jets faked a punt and he tossed to linebacker Nick Bellore for a 23-yard gain and a first down. It was a major moment in what turned out to be a Jets blowout win over the Colts.
But what's not been talked about is the impact that Tebow's presence is having on Robert Malone's ability to punt.
"I didn't know at first, I didn't know how players were going to play it at first," Malone told The Jets Blog of having Tebow in as a personal punt protector. "I thought it was going to be cool that there would be possibilities of trick plays but I had no idea the impact that would be had with him back there and how it'd open things up."
It turns out that teams, uncertain of Tebow's presence, aren't rushing as many players to try and get a block. This is helping Malone immensely.
Through nine games, Malone is having his best overall year punting, averaging 46.7 yards per kick (last year in one game with the Lions, his only appearance of the season, he averaged 49 yards on just five punts). He also has four punts inside the 20-yardline as he looks set to eclipse his personal best of five punts inside the 20-yardline which he set two years ago.
"Teams are maybe rushing four guys," Malone said. "Sometimes, many teams will rush maybe up to eight so it is a big difference really. You just don't feel that pressure and you can set up better, not rush through it and get the kick off the right way."
Malone for one is thankful for Tebow's presence back there, even if he has been blocked twice so far this year. Overall, the net impact of having a personal punt protector with Tebow's skillset has been a great benefit to Malone.
Teams simply have to be wary of Tebow and his ability to turn what should be a punt into a possible extension of a drive.
"Last week, they showed us the softest looks. You have to respect that – he's not just a decoy," Malone said.
"We've had a couple unfortunate plays – they weren't Tim's fault. As far as the rush comes, teams don't do it as much. If you rush too many, we can slip behind them and they can get burnt."
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|Polar bears coming to shore this summer when the ice melts on the Hudson Bay may find a few new neighbors -- grizzly bears. Recently, biologists have spotted grizzlies moving into in Canada's Wapusk National Park, and into the province of Manitoba, where they were not thought to exist anymore. Researchers report that between 1996 and 2008 they found nine confirmed sightings of grizzly bears. The summer of 2009 brought three additional observations. We'll talk with a member of the research team, and take a look at why grizzlies are invading polar bear turf. Will polar bears just grin and bear it as their neighborhood goes south?


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What moral and ethical values does Eckankar stand for?
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What does membership in Eckankar involve?
Is there a cost or a donation for yearly membership in Eckankar?
What does the word Eckankar mean?
Eckankar means "Co-Worker with God." It is the destiny of each Soul to experience God and serve all life.
ECK is another word for the Life Force or Holy Spirit, which can be experienced as Light and Sound. It is also known as the Audible Life Stream. Back to top
Where did the ECK teachings come from?
The teachings have been on earth since the dawn of human history, in one form or another. No country can claim to be their birthplace.
Many Eckankar terms trace their historical roots to the Far East; however, they have their own meaning and application in Eckankar.
Paul Twitchell made Eckankar known to the modern world in 1965. He separated spiritual truths from the cultural trappings which had surrounded them. Everyday people could now experience the Light and Sound of God while living happy and productive lives. Back to top
Many people are looking for spirituality, not religion. They seek experiences, not beliefs. Since Eckankar is a religion, how does it meet these spiritual needs?
Eckankar redefines the experience of religion. It offers an individual the spiritual tools needed to walk one's own journey home to God.
Eckankar gives practical ways for people to have real spiritual experiences—even the ultimate experience of God—in this very lifetime. Back to top
Eckankar teaches that there is one supreme God, the Creator, neither male nor female. God's spiritual essence is the Light and Sound. This Light and Sound is the ECK, or Holy Spirit, and connects everyone with the Heart of God.
There are no words to describe the Supreme Being.
Symbolically you can say the home of God is the Ocean of Love and Mercy. In this highest, highest region, all is light. There are no shadows. Back to top
What are the basic beliefs of Eckankar?
Eckankar teaches these basic beliefs:
- Soul is eternal.
- Soul exists because God loves It.
- Soul is on a journey of Self- and God-Realization.
- Soul unfolds spiritually via karma and reincarnation.
- Spiritual unfoldment can be accelerated through conscious contact with the ECK, Divine Spirit.
- Contact with Divine Spirit can be made via the Spiritual Exercises of ECK and the guidance of the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master.
- You can actively explore the spiritual worlds through Soul Travel, dreams, and other spiritual techniques.
- Spiritual experience and liberation in this lifetime are available to all. Back to top
HU is an ancient name for God. It is also a love song to God. It is the Sound of all sounds. It represents the enormous love that the Creator has for Its creation.
People of any religious belief can sing HU for their spiritual upliftment.
If you like, you can hear a recorded HU song or see a video on HU. Back to top
What does Eckankar say about reincarnation?
Each of us is Soul, a divine spark of God that lives through eternity. We are sent to this world to gain spiritual experiences.
Eckankar teaches that, through many lifetimes in the physical world, each of us progresses to a full realization and manifestation of our innate godlike qualities, especially divine love.
Karma and reincarnation are primary beliefs in Eckankar. We build up karma as a result of the spiritual Law of Cause and Effect. The ECK (Holy Spirit) helps us purify ourselves of karma (sin), making it possible for us to accept the full love of God in this lifetime. We gain wisdom, charity, and freedom. Back to top
Where does Jesus Christ fit into the ECK teachings?
Jesus is viewed as a messenger of God who serves as the spiritual guide for Christians, as spiritual teachers and saints have done for other groups throughout time. Paul Twitchell's book Stranger By the River includes passages that speak with beauty and inspiration about the message of love that Jesus brought. Back to top
Does Eckankar claim to be the only path to God?
No. While Eckankar offers itself as the most direct path home to God, it does not claim it is the only way to establish a connection with the Divine.
All true religions were created by the Holy Spirit, the ECK, to spiritually uplift humanity. Back to top
How are the Spiritual Exercises of ECK (contemplation) different from prayer and meditation?
Beyond prayer is contemplation.
Contemplation is a method that enables you to begin to go out and actively explore the inner worlds of your own being. It is different than meditation, a passive state in which the practitioner goes within and just quietly waits for the light.
One contemplative technique is to read something inspirational—a biblical verse or a passage from the ECK writings—then shut your eyes and look inwardly, very gently, at the form of an ECK Master, Jesus, or any figure you feel is a spiritual traveler. Ask to be shown the truth. You can ask for love, wisdom, and understanding, but something greater than these three things, which are only attributes of God, is to ask for the realization of God. For more information see Spiritual Wisdom on Prayer, Meditation, and Contemplation in the Eckankar Online Bookstore (link opens in a new window). Back to top
Do the ECK Masters really exist?
The ECK Masters are real.
People from all over the world and from all walks of life have had personal experiences with the ECK Masters years before Paul Twitchell brought them to the public eye.
Many people who have never heard of Eckankar recognize ECK Masters from their dreams and other encounters.
Here on the Eckankar Web site, you can read some of these stories and see pictures of some of these ECK Masters.
Better yet, meet them for yourself. That's the real proof for any spiritual seeker.
The book Those Wonderful ECK Masters (link opens in a new window) gives spiritual exercises to help you receive personal guidance from an ECK Master. Back to top
How was the current spiritual leader of Eckankar, Sri Harold Klemp, chosen?
The Living ECK Master is chosen by God (known in Eckankar as the Sugmad). Every Living ECK Master trains his successor.
In 1981, after years of spiritual training, Harold Klemp became the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master. For more on his background, see Biographical Note. Back to top
The Mahanta is the inner, or spiritual, form of the Living ECK Master. It is the highest state of God Consciousness known to man. The Mahanta gives inner guidance through dreams, Soul Travel, and the Spiritual Exercises of ECK.
The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master's role is to serve as the Wayshower and spiritual guide. He teaches Souls who are ready and guides them on the path home to God. He is given deep respect but is not worshipped. Back to top
What about claims that the modern-day founder of Eckankar, Paul Twitchell, borrowed freely from other authors in writing his Eckankar books?
The golden threads of the ECK teachings had been scattered around the world down through the ages. Some were in books and manuscripts no longer remembered or known by the general public.
Remote writings, little-known truths, and the most accurate parts of what had been given in the past were gathered up by Paul Twitchell—honed, refined, and focused so the public could benefit directly from the pure ECK teachings today.
He was a master compiler. Because of his work and his writings, the ageless teachings of the Light and Sound are now at your fingertips.
Yet Paul's works are only a fraction of the many books of Eckankar. Sri Harold Klemp, the current Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, has authored over one hundred books on the teachings since he became the spiritual leader of Eckankar in 1981. His writings are the most current expression of Eckankar.
For more about Paul Twitchell and the history of Eckankar, visit The Legacy of Paul Twitchell and the Paul Twitchell Archive. Back to top
Do women have leadership roles in ECK? Can a woman become an ECK Master?
Yes. Women and men serve at all levels of the Eckankar organization in clergy and leadership roles.
Both women and men can become ECK Masters. The ECK teachings recognize that the true identity of each individual is Soul, which, like God Itself, has no gender.
The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master (the living spiritual leader of the teachings) always serves as a male. Soul needs the atom structure of a male body in the physical world to become the spiritual leader. Every Soul who is in training for the role of the Living ECK Master in that lifetime chooses a male body. The choice is made before birth. Back to top
What happened with Darwin Gross, who was the Living ECK Master before Harold Klemp?
Darwin Gross became the Living ECK Master in October 1971 after Paul Twitchell passed away in September 1971. Gross announced Harold Klemp as the new Living ECK Master in October 1981. But Gross failed to accept that he was no longer the spiritual head of the teachings and was discharged from Eckankar. God gives sole responsibility for the leadership of ECK to the new Living ECK Master.
You can read more about this period in Eckankar's history in Sri Harold Klemp's book Soul Travelers of the Far Country (link opens in a new window), chapter 11. Back to top
What moral and ethical values does Eckankar stand for?
ECKists believe in personal responsibility for every thought and action. The Law of Karma (cause and effect) teaches Soul right from wrong.
For a moral and ethical compass in everyday life, Sri Harold Klemp has recommended the "Two Laws" distilled by historian Richard Maybury from the ethical, legal, and religious traditions of humanity:
- Do all you have agreed to do, and
- Do not encroach on other persons or their property.
Above these is the high spiritual law—the Law of Love—because God is love. Back to top
What does Eckankar teach about spiritual freedom?
The ECK teachings are based on compassion, respect, personal responsibility, and giving others freedom. It is against spiritual law to push one's beliefs on others or to hold anyone to a spiritual path.
ECKists take responsibility for their lives, paying their own way and fulfilling their commitments to family, employer, and country. They do not embrace a communal lifestyle. They come from all walks of life and live in the mainstream of society in over 120 countries around the world.
Diet and lifestyle are personal choices.
ECKists respect but do not worship the Living ECK Master. While he is the wayshower and teacher for those who study Eckankar, the individual is fully responsible for his or her own choices and actions in life. Back to top
Does Eckankar oppose abortion?
Eckankar respects individual opinions on abortion, while offering the perspective that Soul enters the body upon the first breath of life.
Individuals make their own decisions about personal matters like abortion. Back to top
Does Eckankar recognize same-sex relationships?
Same-sex couples may register as family members in ECK. And, where legally recognized, same-sex marriages may be performed with the ECK Wedding Ceremony by ordained ministers of Eckankar. Back to top
What does membership in Eckankar involve?
ECK membership is a yearly cycle of personal study which includes inner and outer spiritual training:
- Study of the ECK discourses. These are written by the Living ECK Master and carry a power and wisdom far beyond the written word. These monthly lessons can be studied privately at home, or in a class.
- Practice of the Spiritual Exercises of ECK, for about twenty minutes daily. Each monthly discourse gives a new technique to try.
There's no need to make any dramatic changes in lifestyle. The individual continues to live life in his or her own unique way, retaining full personal responsibility and choice in everyday life. Back to top
Is there a cost or a donation for yearly membership in Eckankar?
There is no charge for membership, but there is an annual suggested donation. For first-year members, the suggested donation begins at $60 for an individual or $120 for a family ($50 for an individual or $75 for a family in developing countries).
You can read more about ECK membership or apply online. Back to top
Can I practice Eckankar without becoming a member?
Yes. The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master will work spiritually with all who look to him for guidance and protection. However, the ECK initiations are only available for someone who undertakes the spiritual training provided by the Living ECK Master via membership. Back to top


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Consider this … the stupidest example of law. From the blog post:
French record labels have received the green light to sue four US-based companies that develop P2P applications, including the BitTorrent client Vuze, Limewire and Morpheus. Shareaza is the fourth application, for which the labels are going after the open source development platform SourceForge.
By this logic they will sue hard disk manufacture companies (for providing data storage equipment) and ISPs (for transferring out P2P traffic). Putting aside the discussion on the responsibilities of application developers for their users activities, the decision to go after SourceForge for hosting a application that can potentially infringe, is stretching credibility beyond all bounds.
=> Record Labels to Sue Vuze, Limewire and SourceForge


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Kenwood USA Corporation announced the delivery of two in-dash DVD entertainment receivers with built-in Wi-Fi communication capabilities intended to allow for enhanced operation of navigation, hands-free control of social media, and cloud-based content search and content sharing with compatible external devices. The connected receiver's embedded Wi-Fi accesses a dedicated Kenwood server, which manages a series of moving-vehicle-optimized utilities, bringing a nearly unlimited amount of cloud-based services, content and search capabilities. (Subscription to the Kenwood cloud services is free for two years; afterward, a two-year subscription can be obtained for $60.00).
Keith Lehmann, Senior Vice President of Kenwood's consumer electronics sector said, "We are very pleased to announce the initial shipment of these in-dash connected entertainment receivers. This landmark event demonstrates Kenwood's commitment to advancing the in-car user experience with connected technologies. We have all heard of the challenges faced by consumers who have struggled with factory-installed 'infotainment' systems that are not intuitive, not user-configurable and not particularly good at addressing driver distraction. Kenwood's connected entertainment receivers provide a more innovative aftermarket solution for enthusiasts, business people, families and social media devotees that meet the expectations of the highly technical as well as those users who are more casual."
The Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD ($1,700.00 suggested retail price) connects to a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone or mobile hotspot to enhance mobile navigation, access content across multiple media sources, receive and send Facebook and Twitter updates as well as manage e-mail hands-free, and share audio and video content in the vehicle with an external Kenwood touchscreen monitor/controller. All of this built-in technology is in addition to having a wide range of connected features, including built-in HD Radio, iHeart Radio, Pandora Internet Radio link, streaming audio services, Bluetooth with audio streaming capabilities, on-board industry-leading Garmin navigation featuring INRIX real-time traffic and weather, and being SiriusXM Ready (optional SiriusXM Vehicle Connect tuner and subscription required).
As an entertainment device, the DNN990HD can perform a cross-platform media search for audio and video content stored on a Wi-Fi-connected smartphone or connected mass storage device as well as network search for content through the built-in streaming audio apps. Through cloud-based services, the user can search for content by a particular genre or artist, and if a search is performed for a specific song, content-on-demand services will be used (paid subscription required).
For hands-free social media interaction, the DNN990HD can receive and send messages over Facebook and e-mail, and manage Twitter and RSS feeds hands-free via voice command. Advanced speech recognition, text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversion processing via the dedicated Kenwood cloud server make this possible.
While in the navigation mode, the DNN990HD pulls real-time data services from the INRIX Traffic Intelligence Platform to provide drivers with up-to-the minute traffic, weather, parking, and travel advisory information. These enhancements to the Garmin navigation platform provide the most accurate, intuitive and safe navigation experience available today in a moving vehicle. Even when the vehicle is parked for the night, the user can still enjoy enhanced connected services by uploading new routes, see previous routes, review music and video content that have previously been played, and enter user preferences via home computer or a smartphone app. Up to four accounts can be added for other drivers, with their unique travel and entertainment preferences and content stored by the Kenwood cloud server and accessible upon demand by the DNN990HD.
OEM integration with a factory Ford SYNC system is made possible through Kenwood's first-to-market introduction of the iDataLink Maestro RR (manufactured and sold by Automotive Data Solutions). Using the ADS iDataLink Maestro RR module and vehicle-specific quick-connect T-harness system, the DNN990HD communicates with the vehicle data network and SYNC module. This single-box solution offers the connected receiver touchscreen command and control of factory system functions and display text, along with Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming and SYNC voice controlled features, all the while retaining steering wheel controls and factory-installed audio functions. New for 2013 is the ability to view and operate interior climate controls, distance and proximity sensors, tire pressure sensors and vehicle gauges such as engine temperature, RPM and other performance measurements. Also included is the industry's first seamless integration with GM OnStar systems.
Managing this vast array of content would otherwise be confusing and difficult, however the DNN990HD's WVGA 6.95" touchscreen incorporates an ergonomic, intuitive graphic user interface (GUI) that the user can personalize to quickly access most-used functions and prioritize information that is most important. The high-speed, animated GUI has independent, task-related screens for entertainment, communication, social media, calendar and cloud-based utilities.
The DNN990HD is not only a revolutionary connected receiver with almost unlimited capabilities, it is also a strong audio performance model. On-board DSP with digital time alignment and a 13-band equalizer help to optimize audio and DVD performance, while three sets of 5.0 volt preamp outputs provide system building flexibility. Dual USB ports provide expanded connectivity to external devices, while dual camera inputs allow for the option of having front and rear view cameras installed.
The Kenwood DNN770HD ($1,300.00 suggested retail price) is a value-added combination of connected technologies, intuitive user interface and great Kenwood quality with features similar to that of the DNN990HD. A compact front-panel knob is included alongside the 6.1" WVGA LCD touchscreen panel, giving the user complete control over multiple audio and video sources, cloud-based content and utilities, and enhanced navigation.
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DNN990HD $1,700.00 April, 2013
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Some Rutgers University students call it an end of an era.
The grease trucks that have sold calorie-laden so-called "fat" sandwiches for years will be displaced from Lot 8 on College Avenue in New Brunswick to make room for student housing.
Rutgers officials expect to disperse the vendors around the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses.
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Rutgers spokesman E.J. Miranda tells The Star-Ledger of Newark the school has been in discussions with the food truck operators, who are expected to begin relocating next Thursday.
Rutgers junior Stephanie Mamakas told the paper what eating at the grease trucks is all about.
"It's part of going to Rutgers," she said. "You can't get this experience anywhere else. I've been going since I was a freshman. Everyone told me I had to have a fat sandwich when I got here and once I had one, I've been coming back."
Some food truck operators will be invited back to set up outdoor stands in a plaza that will be created for the new housing complex.
Food trucks began showing up at Rutgers in the 1960s and were moved to Lot 8 in the 1990s.


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Thanks Matthies, I think I've seen you on LSD before. You go to Denver? It seems like part time works out well for you. A friend who worked at Georgetown suggested that I look into that last route you mentioned. I'm also considering working full time and paying for an evening program myself, I'm just not sure if that's a smart idea, if I'd be one of the few.
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Alumni profile: Adam Meys, entertainment technician for Disney's Finding Nemo - The Musical Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Stage management alum Adam Meys on the Disney Wonder cruise ship. Meys worked for Disney Cruise Line before becoming an entertainment technician forat Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Meet Adam Meys
Degree and major earned at Point Park: B.F.A. in stage management
Graduation year: 2007
Job title/current employer: Entertainment Technician for Finding Nemo - The Musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Hometown: Bloomfield, N.Y.
Now living in: Celebration, Fla.
What have you been doing since graduating from Point Park?
Right after graduating in May 2007, I returned to my second summer at Seaside Music Theater in Daytona Beach, Florida. Later that fall I began working as the automation technician on the Carnival Spirit. I worked for Carnival Cruise Lines on and off until March 2009, when I joined Disney Cruise Line as the automated systems rigger aboard the Disney Magic. I sailed the world with DCL for over two years, until I decided I wanted to get my feet back on dry land!
Why did you choose to attend Point Park University for stage management?
I fell in love with Point Park the moment I stepped into Lawrence Hall. (Of course, that was back in the days when it was just Lawrence and Academic halls!) Everyone I talked to while visiting and interviewing were really friendly and genuinely excited to be meeting me. I didn't get that same feeling from other conservatories. The biggest reasons that made me choose Point Park were the facts that I would be put on a stage management team for a show my first semester, and that the Pittsburgh Playhouse produced 18 shows each year. I knew I would be able to gain the experience I needed to be successful in my career.
How did you land your current job?
I got my job at Disney's Animal Kingdom by doing a lot of networking while working with Disney Cruise Line. It's amazing how people will help you succeed when they see that you are a hard worker with a good personality. Oh, and of course there was a lot of "faith, trust, and pixie dust!"
How did your time at Point Park help prepare you for your career?
Point Park gave me every opportunity to succeed. The class sizes were small, so I got the individual attention I needed from all of my instructors, who always truly cared about my education. The schedule was extremely demanding with all my classes, rehearsals, shows and work, but I wouldn't change a thing. Point Park really made me the person I am today.
What was one of your favorite experiences while you were at Point Park?
The best memory I have of Point Park was after the opening night of Hair, which was my first big show at school. The director came over to me after the show and said, "You called the show beautifully and have done an amazing job." I'll always remember the smile that put on my face!
What inspired you to pursue a career in stage management?
I always loved the theatre but didn't realize people actually did it for a living. I initially thought I would pursue a career in performance, but I discovered I also had a love of working behind the scenes. It wasn't until I had a technical internship at a local theater my senior year of high school that I discovered stage management. I loved the idea of being the person to keep the show going after it had opened. I love being a leader, and also being able to make quick decisions!
What advice do you have for students considering a career in stage management?
Being a stage manager is hard. You won't get the credit you deserve or the thanks that is due. But you can go to bed knowing that the show wouldn't be able to go on without you. Also, learn as much as you possibly can - about everything! If you would have told me that I would be running automation for Disney Cruise Line two years after I graduated, I wouldn't have believed it. Take a full course load each semester and push yourself as hard as you can. It'll pay off for you in the end.


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Three Harrison, Ark. elementary schools will hold change drives to raise money for the school district's backpack program. Skyline Elementary will hold a change drive April 9-13; Woodland Heights and Eagle Heights will hold change drives April 16-20.
Backpack programs provide snacks for students on weekends and holidays, times when they don't have access to school meal programs and when they may face food insecurity at home.
The change drives are one of many grassroots efforts in North Central Arkansas that are taking place in support of Arvest Bank's 8th Annual 1 Million Meals campaign. The campaign challenges Arvest associates, customers and the general public to contribute nonperishable food items or monetary donations at any Arvest Bank location to help reduce food insecurity in local communities.
In 2017, the 1 Million Meals campaign provided 1.8 million meals to local food partners across the four-state area Arvest serves. Since the campaign began in 2011, Arvest has donated more than 11.4 million meals.
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All Over Dorset
The Yetties - Dorset's very own stars of TV and Radio take you on a delightful tour of the county, including a trip in the old Paddle Steamer Waverley. So fill a flask, pack your sandwiches and enjoy this unique tour of Dorset.
All over Dorset. Well, I suppose that's boasting really. It would take a month of Sunday's to get around it all but we did cover a fair bit of ground and, in fact, discovered corners of our county we hadn't explored before. Dorset is so diverse in it's landscapes and attractions that it was very difficult to choose where to film but eventually we set off in our usual haphazzard fashion, with Phil and Jenny of Classic Video, and descended on our first location. We did rely tremendously on the co-operation of the unsuspecting and slightly bemused public. Austrialian tourists, farmers, landlords and museum curators joined in with the gusto.
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I saw that. Your restraint was Incredible. Although he is not worth going to jail for. You cant always fix ignorant. Hopefully they will loose their importance and control over their sheep. Until then the fleecing and brainwashing will continue unfortunately. I will look into rational responders.
Debate with YEC Next time someone asks about Darwin's theory and why they dont believe in it. I think the response should be. Will you give me every device that is based on a theory? Electron theory should remove just about every modern convenience available to them. It is after only a theory. Theory of gravity? Lets shoot them off into space. Einsteins Theory. So many theories so few YEC brain cells.
Oh intelligent creation. Well, there is intelligent creation. Sorry. http://fold.it/portal/ Oh and humans are the intelligence behind the creation of life. Even gods have to start somewhere. Better yet its a video game working with real Amino acid molecules. Solving real issues in creating life.
Was Hitler a christian... Well Maybe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler's_religious_views seems to indicate that he was raised Catholic. He seemed to work with christians as a way to get where he wanted to go. Much like many religious leaders. He never said directly that he was one. He did however speak against Atheists in several speeches. So that most likely does not make him an Atheist.
That's the big ones that faithers just don't get. Take care and have a great day.
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