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FOUNTAIN VALLEY – The balls were rolling, the white Russians were flowing, and the Dudes were abiding.
About 800 disciples of the Dude packed Fountain Bowl on Saturday night for day two of Lebowski Fest L.A., a laid-back celebration of the Coen brothers' 1998 film "The Big Lebowski." The event gave attendees the chance to dress as their favorite characters, quote the movie and enjoy the company of fellow Dudes.
"It's unbelievable to be around so many like-minded people," said Melissa Drake, 24, of Fountain Valley. "Being here, it feels like a family."
The bowling alley in Fountain Valley was filled with Dudes, but there were also Walters, Bunnies, Jesuses and even a couple of marmots – a reference to the scene where a group of nihilists drop a ferret into the bathtub where Jeff Bridges' character, the Dude, is relaxing.
Lebowski Fest was an opportunity for fans of the cult classic to discuss the film, which is about Jeffrey "the Dude" Lebowski, a laid-back, unemployed bowler who is thrust into the center of a kidnapping plot after being misidentified as another, richer Lebowski.
Throughout the film the audience is entertained and the Dude is annoyed by a colorful cast of characters: his buddy Walter, a Vietnam War veteran played by John Goodman who has post-traumatic stress disorder and flies off the rails at the slightest provocation; Julianne Moore's Maude Lebowski, the daughter of the rich Lebowski and a feminist who seduces the Dude while wearing his bathrobe; and Bunny, the rich Lebowski's young, hot trophy wife, who is played by Tara Reid and is at the center of the kidnapping high jinks.
"What makes this movie so great is that it's not about bowling," said Barry Asher, Fountain Bowl's pro and a consultant on the film. The Dude and Walter "have their own things going on, but they're in a bowling league. It's what ties them together."
For $25, fans of the film, also known as "achievers," enjoyed four hours of free bowling, with the highest-scoring bowler receiving a trophy. There was also a trivia contest, a costume competition and countless white Russians, the Dude's signature drink.
Lebowski Fest began in 2002 in Louisville, Ky., and has spread to San Francisco; Austin, Texas; New York; Las Vegas and anywhere else fans can be found.
Alex Flesuras, 33, of Los Angeles went to his first Lebowski Fest in New York in 2010. He is a self-proclaimed obsessive achiever. He even dressed his 2-year-old son Jack as the Dude.
"I've seen the film probably 1,000 times," he said. "I used to have it on VHS and I burned through it, I watched it so much. Now I even have it on my phone so I can just listen to it sometimes."
One of his favorite scenes, Flesuras said, is when the Dude, Walter and their third friend, Donny (Steve Buscemi) are at the bowling alley's bar talking about the nihilists threatening to cut off part of the Dude's anatomy, and Walter goes on a riff about the tenets of National Socialism.
"My favorite scene has changed over the years," Flesuras admits. "But my favorite quote is, obviously, 'The Dude abides.' I try to be like the dude."
That is why the organizers founded Lebowski Fest – so fans of the film could chill to '70s music, bowl a few frames and embrace the Dude's easygoing lifestyle while trying to avoid nihilists and ferrets.
"I'm in a perpetual state of disbelief," said Will Russell about the festival he emcees and co-founded. "It's just about enjoying the movie with fellow achievers and having a good time. Nothing's better than a costume party at a bowling alley."
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In a preliminary report by Swedish regulators no link has been found between Pandemix, the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine used in Europe, and new cases of narcolepsy.
These are not the completed reports from the European Medicines Agency which has only begun its investigation. It must also be stressed that the vaccines used in Europe often contain a n adjuvant which has never been used in American vaccines.
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By Brendan Conway
"Dr. Copper" is the honorific. The idea: The widely used industrial metal is so sensitive to economic trends that you can personify it. It diagnoses disease in the entire economy!!! Or something like that.
The problem: Copper must not have studied very hard. Or maybe it got its degree by dubious means. Because it simply isn't a very good doctor.
Jodi Gunzberg, global head of commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices, and colleagues find that the metal's price moves have a correlation of only 0.4% with the following year's growth in world GDP. It's not the success rate I want the next time I go under the knife.
To the right is a chart of U.S., Chinese and U.K. economic growth superimposed on a year-earlier chart of the S&P GSCI Copper index. Gunzberg's conclusion: the chart shows "some relationship" but not a "super compelling" case that copper deserves the title.
Why not? Copper looked capable last week, reacting sharply to signs of trouble in China. The answer turns out to be pretty mundane. Copper's price is sensitive not just to demand but also to supply, Gunzberg notes:
[I]t is the lack of an adequate supply response coupled with a rise in demand for supply-inelastic products, such as copper, that results in price inflation. It follows from this, that in many ways, supply is arguably more important than demand in explaining the recent behavior of the copper market.
All of this, of course, is prior to the question of whether average investors should try to express their views of the market and the economy via commodities at all. ETFs and index funds often suffer from the erosion of value over time known as "negative roll yield."
In commodity ETFs Tuesday, PowerShares DB Commodity Index Fund (DBC) is down 0.1%. iShares GSCI Commodity Indexes Trust (GSG) is down 0.3%.
iPath Dow Jones UBS Copper Subindex Total Return ETN (JJC) is down 3% today and more than 13% YTD. United States Copper Index Fund (CPER), which with $2 million in assets is barely owned by any investors, is down by a similar margin.


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Who doesn't feel the need to shop?
Stores stand tall because we alone cannot meet all our needs; we depend on them. The whole mechanism works perfectly fine as long as we know what to buy and when to buy. But how often are we aware of this? Shopaholics indulge in shopping for more than they want or can afford to have, out of the sheer pleasure they derive from shopping.
But what made them shopaholics? We've dug up four main reasons that make people shopaholics:
1 - I'll buy what I couldn't buy as a kid
A classic example: "As a kid, I wished to have the best dress and the best shoes in the world; the best video game too. But Mum and Dad never allowed me to buy them. Now that I earn, I can also spend. Let me indulge in shopping!"
2 - Attempting to get rid of a feeling, may be of pain, fear, stress…
A classic example: "I am stressed out with work, life, relationships. But when I enter a store, I forget all this and life becomes beautiful. Shopping is my stress-buster."
3 - The pampered kid at home:
A classic example: "I was always pampered as a kid. It continues as I have grown older. Now I pamper myself."
4 - We have money in hand, so let's spend!
A classic example: "I earn to spend. Now that I have money in hand and credit cards in my wallet, why not spend? What will I do by stacking notes in my bank?"
…And the Way Out
Way #1: Did you know ACCEPTANCE can help you get rid of the urge to shop?
If you chose to read this article, chances are high that somewhere deep within you have that urge to shop. Let us assure you it is not all that bad. It is okay and you are not the only one. Take respite in the fact that you can always get out of the habit it if you choose to accept it whole-heartedly.
Let us understand why accepting shopaholism is important. Would you take medicines if you do not accept that you are unwell? If you did not accept that you're afflicted with an illness and kept telling yourself you are perfectly fine, a little illness can turn into a life-threatening disease after a few days. Similarly, if you accept that uncontrollable urge to shop, it can help you move beyond your urge and easily follow the rest of our tips.
Next: How can we learn to accept our shortcomings? It isn't difficult if you are relaxed. And true relaxation is in meditation. Meditation and the relaxation that follows can give you clarity in thought and action. When your energy is low, many thoughts bother you. It means you need to give yourself a break. If you are pressed for time, the shortest and most effective break you can give yourself is through meditation. When energy is high, there is clarity of mind. You then realize that your obsession to shop is not doing much good for you. And hence, slowly and gradually, it becomes very easy for you to give it up.
Way #2: The WHERE and WHEN of shopping
If you know where and when to spend money, you are an intelligent shopper. For that to happen, you have to differentiate between your needs and your desires.
Before picking up something in a shop, ask yourself, "Do I really need it or Can I do without it". Next, ask yourself, "Do I need this now or can I buy it later". Before you buy it, and especially if it is a costly item, you might want to keep in mind any other obligations you have to meet before that. This means you are gradually becoming AWARE of your shopping trends. You might be surprised to know that a simple relaxation technique called meditation can increase your awareness. Often, when something becomes a habit, we perform its actions without awareness, like brushing our teeth or washing our hands. Same is the case with shopping when it becomes a habit. But meditating regularly can make you aware of what you are shopping for and how frequently you are shopping as it brings your attention to this very moment, neither past nor future.
She WAS a shopaholic. Now she IS happy!
Armani, Dior, Gucci, Versace, Prada, Zara—she knew them all.
Her love for brands knew no bounds. And then one day, that love took a different direction.
Neha Mrig was the proud owner of a walking wardrobe until she stumbled upon meditation. "I would meditate because I liked it, not to get rid of some sort of addiction. Yes I had an inkling that I used to overspend, sometimes when it wasn't even required. But it wasn't until I started meditating that this realization dawned upon me. Meditation made me aware of the fact that I would shop even when I didn't need what I was buying. I realized that I could save a lot more by asking myself, "do I really need it?", every time I felt the urge. More importantly, I developed a beautiful relationship with myself and not with objects". And for the pile of dresses and bags stocked in my wardrobe, I make sure I use each one of those. Sometimes I even remodel them with laces and decorative buttons."
Way #3: You can be INNOVATIVE
Did you know you can renovate your dresses, wallets, and other belongings? You can remodel an old dress with sequences, frills, and new decorative buttons. A dress you were wearing as a slip dress can be converted into a top for a matching pair of trousers. Or you can add a matching lace to a frock or ask your tailor to trim your frock to give it a designer look. You might be surprised to see how much you can do with your old dresses, gloves, and so on.
Way #4: Deal with that uncontrollable urge to shop
Sometimes you might feel an uncontrollable urge to spend money as you still are learning to be a wise shopper. At such times, it might be helpful to not restrict yourself from spending. You can spend your money… and spend them at orphanages or to buy a poor child a meal. You will be surprised to see how the kids value every gift they get. Even the smallest gift is a priceless possession for them. The happiness that flashes across their faces will give you unparalleled joy. You can be rest assured that your money has been wisely spent.
Way #5: There's something that can give you even greater pleasure than shopping
If you have an irresistible urge to shop, it might be because what you buy gives you pleasure. What if we say you can enjoy greater happiness than what you get from shopping? Yes, that's possible through meditation, a simple relaxation technique. Did you know that the benefits of meditation, like relaxation, clarity of mind, relief, joy, and love (to name a few) last longer than the pleasure of shopping, which often evaporates the moment you step out of the store?
We often look for pleasure at all the wrong places. We usually look for them outside, in objects, when it is inside, in us. You may want to try an online meditation guided by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and experience a glimpse of everlasting happiness this very moment.
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Skip to comments.BREAKING: Teen Shooting Suspect Had Contemplated Killings for At Least A Week (NM)
Posted on 01/22/2013 10:34:00 AM PST by CedarDave
Bernalillo County Sheriff Dan Houston and one of his top investigators said during a news conference this morning that 15-year-old Nehemiah Griego had been planning violence for at least a week.
Investigators are still trying to determine who, if anyone, he told about his plans. Among those detectives are considering as someone who may have known is Griegos 12-year-old girlfriend.
Houston said that although he has numerous arrests in his past, it does not appear Greg Griego was a convicted felon.
[Sheriffs Lt. Sid] Covington said it appears some of the guns owned by Greg Griego including possibly those used in the killings had been purchased by Greg Griegos friends and then either sold or given to the pastor. BCSO is working with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to trace the history of those guns, as well as the two pistol-grip 12-gauge shotguns that were found in the Griegos home ...
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Nehemiah then waited for five hours in a downstairs bathroom for his father to come home. When Greg Griego walked into the house, his son ambushed him, shooting him multiple times with the AR-15, the statement said.
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Throw him in a lab, study him, then do away with the carcass after. Keep the brain I guess for later.
So this wasn't a mass murder by a person with an AR-15. He used a .22 on the rest of the family. He only killed one person with the AR-15...that belonged to someone else. Presumably his father.
This monster wasn't made overnight.
"This monster wasnt made overnight."
Some monsters aren't made; they're born.
The apparent fact that this couple has 9 other children, who have no publicized history of any violence or problem, would indicate to me that this one wasn't "made."
Indeed, four killed with the .22 rifle. Reported yesterday that the guns were in kept in a closet at the home.
Well, there's your problem right there. It's a dangerous mix of the BATFE and dueling hand grips.
A 12 year old was his girlfriend? Wow.
The dead eyes of a psychopath.
he seemed like a normal kid, but was inhabited by a demon.
Theis latest rash of shootings should be a wakeup call to parents. Do not assume that your silent/antisocial/violent/scheming kid is OK.
The only thing under assault is constitutional rights by "assault-style" journalism.
According to ABC radio news, the kid was really into violent video games like Call of Duty etc.
They have the killer and the guns he used so why are the police wasting time tracking down the origin of the other guns? My guess is that those pigs are going to try and hang a crime around the neck of whaterver poor shlub sold or gave the guns to the Pastor. That will teach those proles not to sell guns to one another.
They will use it to bolster the 40% fantasy to get "100% background checks" on transfers.
Plus go after the original owners in multiple civil suits.
It's only relevant that there was ar AR platform within a 15 mile radius of the event. No other firearms are to be mentioned. And, someone knew of this kids mind set. And, nothing was done. So why even mention a person in reporting? Just simplify things and say a gun went on a rampage and killed a family. Oddly, 100's of millions of firearms didn't do anything wrong yesterday. So for the .001% (or is it .0001%) of the ones that did act out, we MUST punish the rest.
Houston shooting? Doesn't this all seem a little odd? "Whatever it takes"
This little POS should get a quick trial and an even quicker execution. Screw this darlings age. Let the remaining family members beat him to death. AND NO, I'M NOT BEING SARCASTIC!
Ah yes. Here's one of them.
The problem is literally (I'm not exaggerating) EVERY SINGLE 15 year old male in the developed world is into violent video games. Thus every single one that commits a crime will have been into them. Just as every single one that commits a crime will have worn pants. Doesn't mean wearing pants causes violence.
Not this nonsense again. You're taking pictures of KNOWN likely psycopaths and "judging" their eyes.
You'd be a complete failure at picking out a psychopath's picture out of 9 othe pictures of non-psychopaths, as long as you didn't know which one was the psycopath beforehand.
S&W, Ruger, and Mossberg (and probably others) make an AR-15 clone that shoots .22 longs. Are we sure these no-nothings aren't talking about the same weapon, and not two different rifles? Just curious.
The dad was convicted felon.
Why did he have any guns in the house ?
Why were they not locked up ? !
Sooooooo cute when they're sleeping. Oh, wait. That's kids and puppies. But it doesn't even look like it's breathing. Maybe you better check on it and see if it's okay. I just checked mine and they seem to resting comfortably. I don't think they can sneak out at night since they are usually locked in a safe in a closet. (Is that gun abuse????) Except the 38 Super in the nightstand. It might be able to sneak out while we're sleeping.
Molon labe.
Actually, it was Grand Theft Auto. I agree that such games don't affect all kids. Just the sickos.
He's of age to be treated as an adult. He'll probably be kept out of the big boy prison for a couple years but after that he'll be quite popular behind bars. NM did away with the death penalty in 2009 under that bozo Gov. Bill Richardson.
According to report at link the father was NOT a felon
without knowing what his arrest were for it is a non issue could of been for anything
a responsible person locks up their guns.
Label me Irresponsible then.
I don't think any of these shooters yet had the lawful possession of firearms.
Label me Irresponsible then.
Have you never heard : 10) Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
I guess you have self-identified as an irresponsible gun owner.
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10) Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
I think you are correct.
I have used a gun defensibly once in my life. If I had that gun 'properly stored', I would not have been able to get to it in time to brandish it against the criminal who kicked in my door (and then turned tail and ran upon seeing Mr. Mossberg).
My dad never locked up his guns. He taught me how to treat and handle them properly instead.
'Proper' storage of weapons, like all other rights, should be up to the individuals exercising those rights. What is right for one person may not be right for another.
Really. I have used a gun defensibly once in my life. If I had that gun 'properly stored', I would not have been able to get to it in time to brandish it against the criminal who kicked in my door (and then turned tail and ran upon seeing Mr. Mossberg). My dad never locked up his guns. He taught me how to treat and handle them properly instead. 'Proper' storage of weapons, like all other rights, should be up to the individuals exercising those rights. What is right for one person may not be right for another.
With every G-d given right there is a responsibility. If you choose to exercise the G-d given Right
Then it would seem that you are precisely the source of guns
for those who are unable to legally obtain guns will use.
then choose to exercise responsibility.
With every G-d given right there is a responsibility.
If you choose to exercise the G-d given Right
Seriously, kiss my pasty rump. I would have been in the hospital - or worse - if I followed your advice. You are nearly as bad as the gun-grabbers in telling others how to exercise their rights.
Oh, and if I had used a cable lock? A thief could steal my weapon and cut it off and use it. It would render my weapon muchs less functional for home defense - in my personal experience (do you have any?) - but not bother the thief at all.
Now, do you want to also blame car owners for crimes committed when their cars are stolen? Or maybe, just maybe, you could get out of liberal moron mode and put the blame solely on the car thief and his cronies.
Have a wonderful journey on the wide road of life.
Since you don't recognize that your Rights and
corresponding Responsibilities come from G-d,
I guess I'm speaking to a irresponsible anarchist
Have a wonderful journey on the wide road of life.
Funny, please show in the Bill of Rights that I have a Responsibility to store my gun in a manner that pleases you while making that gun far less useful for self-defense in the exact situation I have experienced.
Like I said, YOU are the one parroting liberal dogma of telling people how their should limit their rights.
And once again, have YOU ever had to use a gun for self-defense in your home? ANYTHING can be stolen. That possibility should not limit how I decide to keep my gun at home. I don't have kids at home, and don't keep a round chambered to prevent accidental firings. Some folks decide to keep a round chambered. That is their business, not mine. And not yours, either. And the VAST majority of those people who keep their self-defense guns do not have accidents.
You really need to look in the mirror to better see the smug liberal jackass lurking beneath.
My home is private and no one is authorized to access my weapons except me and mine. If you have an open borders home you may need further security.
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Skip to comments.Did Israeli Intelligence know about the September 11 attack beforehand?
Posted on 12/11/2001 6:24:35 PM PST by Heisenburger
The Foxnews ticker at the bottom of the screen is reporting that Israeli intelligence may have known about the September 11 attacks beforehand and yet didn't tell the U.S. Anyone have a link to this story so I can peruse it myself? I seriously doubt the legitimacy of the claim, but I would have to withhold judgment until I read the story itself.
I'm sure we have quite an intelligence operation going on there, but if we had info on an incoming attack, we would have told them. If true, I find this particularly disturbing. Its rather personal: I am a huge supporter of Israel and often find myself arguing that the U.S. should allow them to kill Arafat. If the report is true, it would be a definite stab in the back.
Is James Carville working for Al-Qaeda now?
Israeli security issued urgent warning to CIA of large-scale terror attacks
By David Wastell in Washington and Philip Jacobson in Jerusalem
(Filed: 16/09/2001)
ISRAELI intelligence officials say that they warned their counterparts in the United States last month that large-scale terrorist attacks on highly visible targets on the American mainland were imminent.
The attacks on the World Trade Centre's twin towers and the Pentagon were humiliating blows to the intelligence services, which failed to foresee them, and to the defence forces of the most powerful nation in the world, which failed to deflect them.
The Telegraph has learnt that two senior experts with Mossad, the Israeli military intelligence service, were sent to Washington in August to alert the CIA and FBI to the existence of a cell of as many of 200 terrorists said to be preparing a big operation.
"They had no specific information about what was being planned but linked the plot to Osama bin Laden and told the Americans that there were strong grounds for suspecting Iraqi involvement," said a senior Israeli security official.
The CIA has said that it had no hard information that would have led to the prevention of the hijacking, but the FBI said it believed that cells operating within America and totalling at least 50 terrorists were behind last week's devastating hijacks; the names of new suspects are being added to the list daily.
America's intelligence agencies are being widely blamed for their failure to predict the attacks, or anything like them, and for not discovering any of the terrorist cells before the hijackings on Tuesday. Some of those who took part had lived in the US for months, or even years.
Evidence that a clear Israeli warning was delivered to American authorities, but ignored, would be a further blow to the reputation of the CIA, which is under fire for its failure last week.
An administration official in Washington said: "If this is true then the refusal to take it seriously will mean heads will roll. It is quite credible that the CIA might not heed a Mossad warning: it has a history of being overcautious about Israeli information."
I mean - hey - this is NOT NEW!
The message was ignored by Bill Clinton and his fellow Clintonistas. They thought they'd solved the problem by blowing up an aspirin factory in Sudan.
Unfortunately that didn't quite work.
Further, the Fox report stated that a number of Israeli's had been detained.
Does this mean that Fox needs to be banned?
Conspiracy fans (and I'm not calling you one) generally can't or won't make that distinction.
I don't believe it. I flat out don't believe it.
Thanks to the Freeper who posted in response that Israel did in fact report details in advance about the possibility of a major terrorist operation with links to Osama bin Laden. Too bad the paper pushers at the FBI, CIA etc. let dreams of future promotions and bonuses cloud their judgement.
May have known? They either did or they didn't, and where is the proof, and why is the info being broadcast in this irresponsible fashion.
Conspiracy fans (and I'm not calling you one) generally can't or won't make that distinction.
Agreed. I would bet the CIA knew something was going to happen at some point, but had no idea what, when, or where and who was going to be involved. The claim that the CIA knew exactly what was going to happen on September 11 is pure madness. Of course, what can one expect from the same people who claim the U.S. knew Japan was going to attack Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. In that case, like September 11, U.S. intelligence were fairly sure an attack was coming, but they thought the target would be the Phillipines.
Israeli intelligence DID know something about the attacks--and they also told the CIA (according to the Jerusalem Post).
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This Executive Order shall remain in full force and effect until the earlier of its revocation or June 30, 2003.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, the Capitol, this 7th day of September 2001."
See post #31. Jeb Bush declared Marshal Law in Florida on the 7th of Sept. 4 days before the WTC attacks.
The reporter is Carl Cameron.
I'd post a link but can't find anything on the foxnews site about this story.
It was a lot more than just a blip on the ticker. Brit Hume started with a reference to Pollard. Some outrageous stuff: they put up a map of the USA and marked 10? 20? states with suspected Israeli intelligence operative groups. They listed just about every major govt agency as being "targeted" by these groups. They gave a description of one group as posing as "art students". Another was selling toys at malls nationwide. Foxnews called the toy operation a "front". Apparently the company closed all of its mall "kiosks" fast and put up an excuse on their website. I can't remember the address. Fox showed the site and quoted from it.
Carl Cameron quoted from several sources various what I would call fairly outrageous accusations. Think the title of this thread is misleading. The real gist of the story was the existence of a very aggressive coordinated nationwide network of foreign intelligence agents.
There was mention at least twice I believe that in CA the Israelis were spying on Arab groups. This was a relief. But the other parts of the story were about US agencies being targeted. A long list!
Seems Foxnews is the most pro-Israel news on TV. Especially Brit Hume's show. That's why this was more of a shock. Think these are the last people in the media who are going to spread wild rumors about the Israelis.
As grownups we gotta recognize allies spy on each other. It's part of the game but this story pissed me off! I will tune in tomorrow and see what part II says.
I discovered that one in a Wall Street Journal graphic up after the attacks which listed all the tenants in the WTC, their square footage, amount of employees, etc.
Ah yes -- Paul Findley - the EX-Congressman who whines about the 'Israel/Jewish Lobby' - snicker.
I think I'll need a tinfoil hat for this thread. You guys have one I can borrow?
How about maybe they didn't want us to know how pervasive their spying is in this country?
I saw the report - it was by Carl Cameron - but it went by so quickly that I don't remember the details. Unfortunately, Fox News doesn't post a transcript. But there is supposed to be a follow on this evening. In fact Carl's report was mentioned as the first of four parts (I think).
I was livid after I heard the report. Apparently many of the Israeli "spys" are being detained and some of them are Israeli military personnel.
I hope that this doesn't get swept under the rug.
One thing that I remember Carl saying was whether the Israeli spys knew about the WTC incident before 9/11. He quoted someone - I don't remember if by name or position (I was so livid at this point that I wasn't registering well). This person said "How could they not know?"
The "spys" that were working the malls were selling little "helicopter" toys from their kiosks. They apparently disappeared overnight.
Did you see the report? If not, maybe you should shut your mouth. But then, you don't want to be bothered by details, do you?
I did think your gif of Zinni was rather clever.
You should stay away from fantasy posts. 'They' might be watching. Snicker.
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Wallabies utility back Israel Folau believes he'll be fit to face the All Blacks in next month's Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.
Injured Wallabies utility back Israel Folau is confident he'll be fit to face the All Blacks in next month's Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.
Folau suffered a grade-one hamstring tear which forced him off the field in the first half of Australia's defeat to the British and Irish Lions in Sydney last weekend.
But although the code hopper will miss the Waratahs' final round encounter against the Reds at ANZ Stadium, he is confident that he will be back to face the All Blacks for the first time.
"It's a grade one so probably about two to three weeks off," Folau told Sportal.
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The 24-year-old made a memorable debut for the Wallabies against the Lions in Brisbane, scoring a brace of tries in a 23-21 defeat.
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"It's been a great five weeks overall as an experience and I had a really good time.
"For me now I've just got to move forward and onto what's next."
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We are very proud of our students for their exceptional work in this new competition, states John Young, lecturer and co-ordinator of undergraduate student affairs for Lauriers School of Business & Economics. The teams presentation skills and outstanding confidence, placed Laurier at the top of the international competition stage.
Lauriers School of Business & Economics was joined by:
Universidad de San Andrés (Argentina)
John Molson School of Business, Concordia University (Canada)
Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University (Canada)
Facultad Economíay Negocios, Universidad de Chile (Chile)
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Facultad de Administración, Universidad de los Andes (Colombia)
Universidad Panamericana (Mexico)
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)
Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University (Sweden)
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Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University (USA)
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Summary : From the western shores and dramatic fjords of Greenland to the headwaters of Hudson Bay, this journey delves as deep into Arctic history and culture as it does wildlife. Venture to a part of the world where polar bears, whales, seals and humans have all learned to co-exist for thousands of years aboard an expedition vessel with comfortable surroundings. Tundra hiking for all fitness levels and optional kayaking excursions will keep you active in the Arctic, while visits to communities in Greenland and Canada will give you insights into the Inuit way of life.
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Continue along the eastern edge of Baffin Island in an area called Ungava Bay. Land ashore and begin the search for birds and bears. The word Akpat is the Inuit name for the thick-billed murre, or Brünnich's guillemot. Nesting on the tall limestone cliffs found around the island, this is one of the largest colonies in the world and a favored spot for polar bears.
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This little hamlet is dubbed the "Capital of Inuit Art." Since the 1950's art has been the primary source of income for this small, local economy. Discover plentiful Inuit carvings, lithographs, sculptures and drawings in a settlement that has an interesting history, dating back more than 3,000 years.
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At Coral Harbour, a small settlement of Inuit people live on the shores of Southampton Island. This area was home to one of the last Thule Inuit settlements in the Arctic, with Sallirmuit people living here until the 20th Century. Breathe in the clear fresh Arctic air and get active by hiking on Marble Island. Gain a whole new perspective on life as this part of Hudson Bay has a lengthy list of expedition mysteries and historic stories.
Your final day in the Arctic will include a Zodiac excursion in search of beluga whales, which are often seen around the coastal areas at Churchill. Say goodbye to the ship and crew before your flight and a final included overnight in a Toronto hotel.
After breakfast, make your own way to the airport for your journey home.
Read this itinerary as a guide only; the exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions - and the wildlife you encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition.
Reverse Itinerary: 8/11/2014
This voyage operates in the reverse and includes an overnight in Toronto at the beginning of the trip and an overnight in Copenhagen at the end. Embarkation is in Churchill; disembarkation is in Kangerlussuaq.
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All guests are required to have comprehensive travel insurance coverage. Due to the remoteness of the areas in this itinerary, travelers must have a minimum $50,000 of emergency medical coverage. Proof of coverage is required prior to embarkation. The shipping company will not be held responsible for delays due to force majeure. Any additional costs accrued will be the responsibility of the traveler. ExpeditionTrips strongly recommends that the travel insurance policy covers trip cancellation insurance, trip delay (interruption or after departure coverage), baggage and repatriation. ExpeditionTrips can assist you with this.
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Not included in cruise rate. See rates page for price. Minimum age 16 years. This is a pre-booked option for kayakers with some experience. Places are strictly limited so please advise at time of booking. Please contact ExpeditionTrips for additional details.
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping; all breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage; coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock; a complimentary selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages; shore landings; Expedition Leader; all Zodiac transfers and cruising; presentations by Expedition Team and guest speakers; photographic journal on DVD; waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings; an expedition parka – yours to keep; comprehensive pre-departure materials; miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program; luggage handling aboard ship; emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person*; for 7/29/2014 departure: one complimentary night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Copenhagen and one night post-expedition hotel accommodation near Toronto airport with breakfast; for 8/11/2014 departure: one complimentary night pre-expedition hotel accommodation near Toronto airport and one night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Copenhagen with breakfast.
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*Emergency Evacuation Insurance:
Emergency evacuation coverage to a maximum benefit per paying passenger of $100,000 is included in the cost of this expedition. Included coverage is applicable only to travel between the first and last day of the expedition purchased. Additional days of travel prior to the expedition and/or after the expedition are not covered by the included emergency evacuation insurance. We strongly advise all passengers to purchase medical, cancellation and baggage insurance, and additional emergency evacuation coverage.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches on Je Tsongkhapa's "Praise for Dependent Origination" and confers the Avalokiteshvera Permission Initiation (Chenrezig Jenang) at the request of a Group from Vietnam. His Holiness teaches in Tibetan with English and Vietnamese translation. Files will be added as they become available.
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Broken Heart
See also Heart; Humble, Humility; Meek, Meekness; Repent, Repentance; Sacrifice
To have a broken heart is to be humble, contrite, repentant, and meek—that is, receptive to the will of God.
- I dwell with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit:Isa. 57:15;
- Christ offered himself for those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit:2 Ne. 2:7;
- Offer for sacrifice unto the Lord a broken heart and contrite spirit:3 Ne. 9:20; ( D&C 59:8; )
- Only those with broken hearts and contrite spirits are received unto baptism:Moro. 6:2;
- Jesus was crucified for the remission of sins unto the contrite heart:D&C 21:9;
- He whose spirit is contrite is accepted:D&C 52:15;
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Which country did you go to? I'm planning on going at the end of august and am open to suggestions. I'm sure Kenya will be safe by then but what are other good options (that aren't crazy expensive). I'm thinking max $5k per person with airfare.
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King Arthur was a legendary British leader of the late fifth and early sixth century who, according to the medieval histories and romances, led the defense of the Romano-Celtic British against the Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. This book gives an account of the life of this great legend of all times.
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Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2003
Chasing the CIA's $25million for caputuring Bin Laden, an Afghan war reporter uncovers murder, ghosts and espionage.
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Set against the liberation of Kabul, this is a satirical farce with a grisly edge and a thought-provoking conclusion.
As the American military put a $25million price on the head of the Al Qaeda mastermind, the opportunistic crooks of Afghanistan get to work aided, unwittingly at first, by the Western press.
Dave Lamb is brilliant as the frontline reporter who seeks the exclusive ahead of the truth, played with underplayed frustration and world-weary wit, while his half-Afghan camera operator Azadine (Nina Conti) provides the play's narrative - and the conscience.
In the course of their work, they encounter shady, Archers-obsessed local Raheem (a fine performance from Paul Chowdhry) and the unquestioningly "patriotic" US soldier Chester Holmes (a faultless Will Kenning) who is furious that the un-embedded reporters won't toe the official military line.
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Late Tuesday, March 24th, a woman called 911 and claimed that she had been assaulted and raped. She alleged that Lonnie Calvin Storie, 55, of Stepp Gap Rd, was her attacker. Storie, a registered sex offender, was convicted in 1995 for aggravated rape and in 1994 for aggravated sexual battery.
Pickett County Deputies were dispatched to the Storie residence, and Storie was nowhere to be found. Deputies searched until the next morning.
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Mandatory IFRS Reporting and Changes in Enforcement
Hans Bonde Christensen
University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
Luzi Hail
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Christian Leuz
University of Chicago - Booth School of Business; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI); Center for Financial Studies (CFS); University of Pennsylvania - Wharton Financial Institutions Center; CESifo Research Network
November 4, 2013
ECGI - Finance Working Paper No. 377/2013
The Wharton School Research Paper
Chicago Booth Research Paper No. 12-12
In recent years, reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) became mandatory in many countries. The capital-market effects around this change have been extensively studied, but their sources are not yet well understood. This study aims to distinguish between several potential explanations for the observed capital-market effects. We find that, across all countries, mandatory IFRS reporting had little impact on liquidity. The liquidity effects around IFRS introduction are concentrated in the European Union (EU) and limited to five EU countries that concurrently made substantive changes in reporting enforcement. There is little evidence of liquidity benefits in IFRS countries without substantive enforcement changes even when they have strong legal and regulatory systems. Moreover, we find similar liquidity effects for firms that experience enforcement changes but do not concurrently switch to IFRS. Thus, changes in reporting enforcement or (unobserved) factors associated with these changes play a critical role for the observed liquidity benefits after mandatory IFRS adoption. In contrast, the change in accounting standards seems to have had little effect on market liquidity.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 69
Keywords: International accounting, IFRS implementation, Regulation, Enforcement, Liquidity, European Union
JEL Classification: G14, G15, G30, K22, M41, M48
Date posted: March 7, 2012 ; Last revised: April 6, 2015
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Birth of the modern poster examines poster art and its evolution from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
Drawn exclusively from the National Gallery's collection of international posters the exhibtion takes us on a journey from one age to another, with each of the more than forty works in the exhibition originally conceived as ephemeral posters, representing a step along the way.
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Saturday 10 February 2 pm
Mark Henshaw, Curator, International Prints and Posters, presents an overview of the exhibition
Grace Crowley 'Portrait study' 1929 oil on canvas on composition board Collection of the National Gallery of Australia Bequest of Grace Crowley 1979
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Tuesday 6 February 12.45 pm
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Saturday 17 February 9.30 am
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Saturday 17 February 2 pm
Charmane Head, Research Library, discusses the meditative qualities of Rothko's paintings and leads a 20-minute meditation session in the Gallery
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The Emery County Commissioners met in Green River for their commission meeting on Aug. 16. Green River citizens attended the meeting and spoke during the citizen concerns portion of the meeting on the needs of the citizens in Green River. Mayor Glen Dale Johnson read a letter to the commissioners from a concerned Green River citizen. She voiced her support for the construction of a new community center for Green River. The plans have been drawn up for some time and the hold-up is the lack of funding. The letter stated the need for the county commissioners to get behind the project of a new community center for Green River and to help support it.
Commissioner Ira Hatch said that as requests for community projects are brought up the commission lends their support to the projects, but they are unable to finance any of these projects. The commission can help point the cities in the right direction with requests to the community impact board for the funding of projects. The commission will put in a favorable word with the CIB for a project request from Green River for the construction of a new community center. Commissioner Drew Sitterud stressed the need for all of the paperwork to be filled out correctly in making requests for grants.
Christine Monroe who is the director of the community center said she was able to obtain letters of intent from people who would pay a fair rent price to be able to use a room in the new facility. The new facility would include a theatre-150 seats, bowling alley, conference center, kitchen, computer room, Kids Cafe, and class rooms.
The community center has provided 23 jobs since its inception. The 10 volunteers from the Americorps group made a big contribution to the city of Green River. On Oct. 24 another set of Americorps volunteers will be brought in. Connie Copenhauver also spoke in support of the new community center. She said it would be a boost for economic development because the facility could be used to educate employees and the education component would help upgrade the employee pool in Green River. She said that a convention center is needed in Green River and that it could be used as a source of revenue for the new facility in rentals for conventions. Copenhauver would like to see more tournaments brought into Green River for sports which would be a plus for the economy. She thinks it's time to get away from depending on the Interstate traffic to sustain Green River.
Copenhauver spoke about the Castle Dale cut-off route and how the east end of the road is in bad shape. She wondered if the county could look at fixing the road. Commissioner Hatch said it would take time and money, but they would look into it. Morris Sorensen from the road department said the road has drainage problems and needs culverts which take money.
One citizen wondered about a road up the river that used to be open, but isn't any more. Ray Petersen, public lands director, instructed him to make the BLM aware of the road and its importance to Green River.
Mayor Johnson approached the commissioners about reimbursing Green River City for the remainder of the attorney fees from the Green River annexation. Mayor Johnson is asking for approximately $14,000 to cover the remaining balance of the fees. Emery County has paid $25,000 to Green River City for the attorney fees previously. The remaining balance Mayor Johnson feels is owed to Green River City, as all new property tax revenue generated by property in the annexation area goes into the county. Green River City does not have a tax base, as no property tax is assessed on Green River City residents. There is not a clear document or agreement detailing who would pay the cost of the annexation. The commission seems to think the agreement was 50/50 and Mayor Johnson thinks the county benefitted from the annexation and should pay all the related expenses.
Mayor Johnson encouraged the commission to remember Green River City at budget time to resolve this issue of expenses related to the annexation.
Green River citizen Bill Adams spoke to the commission. He said he has been in Green River for 14 years and is a retired photographer from Santa Barbara, Calif. He said he worked in Santa Barbara as a construction/consultant to beautify the area. Adams is on a committee to revitalize Green River and he believes that Green River has been neglected for many years. In order to accomplish the different projects, money is needed and Green River needs a hook; a way to reel people in and get them to spend time and money in the community.
Adams feels it is important to improve the image of Green River. There are things to build on, Green River has a nice museum and very nice watermelons. He also wants to revitalize the downtown area and clean it up as well as encourage new business. Adams would like to see a tribute to the railroad, Indian, mining and missile base histories in Green River's past.
He would like to look for ways to increase tourism and bring people here to experience the beauty of the area. "We need to do something, not just talk about it," said Adams.
Commissioner Hatch encouraged Adams to go to the travel bureau with his ideas and look for ways to get funding for the projects he has in mind.
One citizen spoke in favor of the new community center facility because it would be a benefit for the Special Olympics kids. Currently she has to drive the children to Moab so they can practice their bowling and swimming.