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My freetalk connect me adapter has rebooted on several occasions during calls. The call would drop and the LED on the adapter would turn solid red. It would stay red for several minutes, then turn to a flashing green, and finally to solid green. I would then be able to make and receive calls again. I have tried doing a factory reset and also changed electrical outlet. Neither helped. This seems to have started after my unit updated to software version 1.5.x (although I am not absolutely certain). Has anyone else seen this problem?
Solved! Go to Solution.
I wish this solution would have come earlier.
FreeTalk had promised that they would send a replacement adapter to me within 20 days. 20 days came and went with no adapter showing up. I had to contact FreeTalk to find out that there was a problem with the shipment and that they had decided to credit me back the money instead. The only hint of what was going on was a credit showing up in my checking account. No email, no letter, no phone call.
I still love Skype and I will continue to use them when on my laptop. As far as the FreeTalk adapter and my SkypeIn number ...I switched to Vonage. Once FreeTalk works out all the bugs with the adapter and improves their customer service I will consider switching back.
Thank you for informing us, sorry you are having problems.
We're pretty sure we've managed to locate what is causing this and are working on releasing an update as soon as we possibly can.
I believe I'm having this same problem, though I haven't actually had it drop me on a call yet. However, the Freetalk Connect me adapter is constantly rebooting. About every 15-20 minutes the red light starts flashing for 3-4 minutes, then it turns red, and finally back to green. During the time it is red (flashing or not), I do not get a dialtone. When it does return to green then I can make/receive calls once again.
Flashing red = software updating.
What version software do you have?
I got software update 22.214.171.124 on the 15th. My adapter rebooted again while i was making a call on the 16th. Was this the update to fix the reboot problem?
(I went ahead and reset the adapter for a 2nd time to factory settings)
188.8.131.52 did resolve an issue that related to rebooting during a call and was tested extensively on long (several hours) calls. Did it actually reboot or is it possible that the call dropped for some other reason?
I too am having problems with dropped calls, though have never checked the lights after a call was dropped.
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Hi there,
I have a similar thread going in the mobile topic (where I had found other FreeTalk Connect issues).
I have been having dropped call problems as well.
Initially it was like yours - the light went red, then flashing green then green which seemed to be some kind of reset.
There was then an update (184.108.40.206 I believe) and the problem changed. Now it is dropping calls after 15 - 20 minutes. No warning - it just drops. The green light remains on and I can dial another call at that point.
I got the 18.104.22.168 update on 11/14/2011 which I thought was supposed to fix the dropped call symptom and I thought it might have yesterday (11/16) when I started using it again. Unfortunately, it's back to dropping calls this morning.
I've reported these issues via the support site as well.
I was hoping to use this device for a business phone but that's obviously not going to work out since it is not reliable at all.
188.8.131.52 fixed an issue which was causing the device to reboot (and therefore drop the call). If the green light is staying on and the call is dropping, this is a different issue. Do you hear any sound when the call drops? The calls you are making - are they to a telephone number (SkypeOut), or a Skype to Skype call, or is someone calling you on a SkypeIn number? Any details like this can help us to try and pinpoint the problem that you are having. What type of network are you connected to - adsl, cable etc? Call dropping is often a symptom of some kind of network problem - has anything changed in your network recently, or other people using it?


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Keratin Complex
Keratin Complex Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment
- Overview
- Ingredients
- Features
- Eliminates up to 95% of frizz and curl
- Straightens and smoothes hair
- Infuses hair with the highest quality natural keratin
- Penetrates deep into the damaged cuticle
- Encases the hair follicle with a keratinous bond to promote healing
- Helps keep environmental toxins such as smoke, pollution and UV rays from entering the hair
- Typical results last for 3-5 months
- To prolong the life of your Keratin Treatment be sure to use Keratin Complex shampoos, conditioners and styling products
- About the brand
This product may only be purchased by a licensed Stylist.
Keratin Complex Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment is specially formulated as a revitalizing and rejuvenating salon treatment designed to eliminate up to 95% of frizz and curl.
Water, Trionic Keratin Protein, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Guar Gum, Alkyl Caprylyl Methicone, Phenyl Silsesquioxanes, Xanthan Gum, p-benzoquinone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl monococate, Glycol Distearate, Thiazoidinecarboxylic Acid, Ferrous Oxides, Octanal.
This product should be applied by a Professional Stylist Only.
1. Wash hair two times for chemically treated hair and three times for virgin hair with Keratin Complex Clarifying Shampoo.
2. Blow dry until hair is 100% dry.
3. Shake bottle well.Pour immediately 2-3 oz. of Keratin Complex Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment solution into a bowl. Apply to hair with a brush using 1/2" sections. Comb through every section until hair is completely saturated. (Gloves should be worn during application).
4. Place hair in cap.
5. For chemically treated or damaged hair, allow hair to absorb solution for 20 minutes and blow hair to 100% dry. For very resistant, coarse hair, allow hair to absorb solution for 30 minutes and blow hair to 100% dry.
6. With a heat resistant comb, divide hair into 4 sections.
7. Using a 450 degree flat iron, start at the nape of the neck taking 1/8 inch sections. Slowly move the iron from root to ends 5-7 times (7-10 times for extremely curly, coarse hair) infusing the keratin into the hair shaft. For chemically treated or damaged hair reduce heat to 430 degrees.
8. After 3 days or 72 hours, hair should be washed with Keratin Complex Care Shampoo and Conditioner.
Warning: Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush eyes with water.
This product should be applied by a Professional Stylist Only.
Keratin Complex continues to develop breakthroughs in keratin treatment technology. Keratin Complex products, from shampoos & conditioners to serums & oils, are designed to achieve healthier looking hair by replenishing moisture, reducing frizz - leaving your locks smooth and strong.
No More Wild Hair......I have had the treatment done two times and LOVE IT.... I have had many other treatments and nothing has worked like this one......It makes getting ready easy in less time than it does to take a shower.....I LOVE IT AND WILL KEEP GETTING THE TREATMENT.......Jul 16, 2010Gloria R. / Wv
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FantasticI was spending $300 quarterly to have this done in a salon and I got better results doing it at home with this product. You do need to follow the directions to the letter but you won't be dissappointed with the resultsJun 10, 2010Carmen
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Life ChangingOK, so I am hispanic, and I have super thick curly hair-but not course. I have relaxed my hair 3 weeks ago, was not happy as it made my hair super frizzy and damaged alot of it. I had Keratin recommended by my stylist, and while I totally believed the claims, I just couldn't justify paying all the $$$ for it. So I of course find it here for way cheaper. I followed all the steps (and please, if you do this---FOLLOW ALL THE STEPS. Use the clarifying shampoo, get the special hair shampoo for after the 72 hour waiting period, and the special conditioner and styling products), and while it was a pain in the butt-everything turned out GREAT!! The flatironing took the longest. I really wanted to get root to tip as best as I could with my sedu 450 degree flat iron, so I took my time. I ended up spending 4 hours on my hair to get the results I wanted. This product lives up to it's claims. If you don't speed through it, wait the 72 hours to shampoo, AND get the special keratin products-you will end up with great hair. I think I did! Best decision I ever made with my hair! Thank you!!!! P.S. Be forwarned that your eyes will burn and tear like you stepped into a gas chamber from haides. Have a friend help you so you can keep your eyes closed, or keep a window open. In the end my burning eyes were worth it though!!May 19, 2010Demi / Ottawa, CanadaHAIR TYPELatin / Curly Hair
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Fabulosuss!I saw the results of Coppola Keratin Complex in March this year 2010 whilst on holiday in Australia, I could not believe what I saw!Fantastic! I've been a hairdressing over 25yrs and I have naturally curly hair, this is a life changing product. I promptly contacted Coppola on my return to the UK,I am now fully trained to use the product and my results are as shown in my pictures. I love it love it and so do my clients.May 14, 2010MarionHAIR TYPECurly Hair
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Where Have You Been All My Life!!!!Had the Coppola Complex treatment done at a salon and I absolutely love the results. Even the first 3 days were OK versus the 2 weeks of "ugly" hair after chemical straightening. My hair is soft, healthy and soooooo shiny! No frizz, music to my ears! My hair is frizzy and wavy but not anymore. It's an easy process but I recommend having a professional do it, at least the first time.May 11, 2010Rhoda / MInnesotaHAIR TYPEChemically Treated Hair
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It Works-but You Can't RushI love this product, All my clients love it big time!They come every 6 months to get the service done.MUST USE 450 degree iron, or it wont work as good.When flat ironing make sure you have plenty of ventilation.Especially if in a small studio. I still believe if you foll directions and, clarify twice, dry, put on product, let sit 20 min and then dry(only dry on cool!!!!)then flat iron, dont wash for three full days,DO NOT RUSH THIS SERVICE< IT CAN TAKE UP TO FOUR HOURS FOR THICK HAIR! I promise your clients will love it so much they will be telling people..I've even used it on burned hair..Which is the picture below, her hair looked muddy colored and she fried it from chemicals and flat iron on wet hair..UGH, but this is what it did, It showed her hair color again and it seamed her destroyed hair..Apr 8, 2010Amy
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It's Ok ...it burned my throat for 2 days and inflamed the mucous membranes in my nose and eyes. my hair is very thick and unruly. it was difficult to do that back of my own head. at the end of it all, it looked amazing. after first wash, the roots were slightly puffy, overall straight - but had a slight wave. wash 2 it's slightly puffier. if you want stick straight hair do the japanese reconditioning! it's the best way to go.Apr 2, 2010Frizz Head / L.A
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Leave It To The ProsWe use the Coppola Keratin Complex in our salon, and it is an amazing system! Also, I have to agree with Kerri;CKC is designed to be used as a professional salon service...which makes me question the authenticity of the product being sold to the general public. As with typical product diversion (prof products in drugstores, etc) it may not be authorized/guaranteed...hence if it is expired or tampered with by the middle parties, the original company cannot be held responsible. My apologies for sounding like a public service announcement, haha :PApr 1, 2010Eric
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Love This Product!!I have never really had any problems with my hair until I moved to NYC. Products, blow drying and my sedu straightner always did the trick. But when I moved from Florida to NYC, nothing combated the frizz and I was highly discouraged spending hours on the internet looking for a solution. I did my research and was still skeptical, but concluded that there were positive reviews than negative reviews on the internet. I also decided to do it at home with a girlfriend because the costs of doing it in a salon was out of my budget. We followed the directions exactly and waited 72 miserable hours. I also bought a solia hair straightener because my sedu straightner did not heat up to 450 degrees. After surviving 72 hours of ugly hair, I washed my hair with the Keratin complex shampoo and conditioner. For the first time since I was ten years old, I am 26, I can let my hair dry naturally. Words can't express how happy I am. My hair is so soft and still has body. I am so happy and definitely recommend this product, but you should do your research and figure out if it's right for you.Mar 23, 2010Bianca Abbott / California
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Amazing Product!!!Its true, this product is amazing... My hair is naturally fine, curly and frizzy. After having the Brazilian Blow done on my hair and my thirteen year old daughters hair, we absolutely fell in love it. The Keratin Complex by Coppola produces the same results as the Brazilian Blowout. I will be personally doing my hair and my daughters next time, because I paid over $700.00 dollars to have our hair done in the salon. Too Much Money!!! If you are planning on doing this at home, please do your research though, because it is a professional product and you want it to turnout looking like a professional did it.Mar 15, 2010Kristin
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Nike Musique IV Dance Shoe - Womens
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Ladies, hit the gym or studio in style and comfort with the low-profile women's Musique IV dance shoe by Nike! Perfect for zumba or a little dancing, this shoe provides flexibility and support for all your cross training activities
- Lightweight mesh and synthetic upper
- Midfoot strapping for support during dance activities
- Padded collar and tongue
- Soft fabric lining
- Cushioned insole
- Heel and forefoot are double-lasted for added stability
- Phylon midsole provides lightweight cushioning
- Non-marking rubber outsole for traction
- Medial forefoot pivot point
- Enhanced radius edges for lateral transition
- More colors available
- Imported
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narrow nikes
"Unfortunately these shoes got great reviews by others, but it won't be getting one from me. I have bought Nike shoes in the past and they have been good for my feet. I like their cross-trainers that they put out and thought these might be a stylish sneaker for me. The size I ordered, 7, which is my typical Nike size was way too tight on one foot, and I couldn't even get my foot into the other shoe! Because I don't have a store close to me, I will just be returning these and venturing into other brands for a cute sneaker to wear around. This review is receiving a 2 star because of how good the shoe looked- nothing to do with the fit. The pink was a good accent and gray would have looked good with jeans or a workout outfit."
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Location: Canada
June 05, 2013
Not for me
"I want to love these shoes. They are cute. They are narrow. They look way better than a pair of cross trainers when out doing errands. BUT, the arch is in the wrong place. :( I want to love them but they're killing my feet!"
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Nike is the Best and so Is DSW!
"I love these shoes! I have been looking for a gray Nike Musique shoe every since I bought the last pair, and that pair is still going strong after 4 years. Thank you so much DSW for this terrific selection. I would buy more colors if you had them. I am thinking of buying another pair for future use. I love the almost all dark gray shoe. It's so comfy, too."
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"I love the shoe's fit and look, it's perfect. However, this was my first purchase with DSW, and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. It did ship to me fast, but my product was damaged. I need these shoes for the holiday weekend, and it's not worth my trouble to return as it's a blemish in the gray mesh towards the back of the shoe. It did have a few loose strings I had to cut off as well. I'm not for sure why they didn't catch this before it went out to me."
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Leafs Nation Podcast: Lotto Pick Edition
Leafs Nation Podcast
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Get your listening ears on. Danny Gray and I are back with another podcast, this time featuring the very knowledgeable Corey Pronman (@coreypronman) of Hockey Prospectus. This week, we chat about Leafs' prospects, the Leafs' drafting style, and what to expect from the top 5 draft picks this season. Oh, and of course we talk playoffs.
1. What to expect from Burke & Co. at the draft
Interlude: "Pain" by Danger Mouse and Sparkle Horse, featuring Iggy Pop
2. In-roads being made in Germany?
Interlude: "Queen Bitch" by David Bowie
3. Pros vs. cons of having the Marlies in TO
Interlude: "Chimbley Sweep" by The Decemberists
4. The 5th overall pick: who do the Leafs take?
Interlude: "Past In Present" by Feist
5. Drafting for position vs. talent
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1990 Establishes an office in Budapest, Hungary to serve as IIE's European hub for management of scholarship and training programs throughout the region.
1991 With the collapse of communist regimes in the region, IIE develops the East Central Europe Higher Education Information Exchange, and produces its first publication appropriately named "Raising the Curtain."
1992 Chosen to administer new U.S. government initiatives, including a USAID-funded program for MBA students to learn and serve in developing countries.
1993 Selected for the administration of the undergraduate portion of the new National Security Education Program, aimed at strengthening the international competence of U.S. citizens.
1995 Brings Asian and U.S. women leaders of NGOs together for international networking and professional development through its newly developed Elisabeth Luce Moore Leadership Program for Chinese Women.
1996 Selected by the United States Information Agency (USIA) to house the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the agency that administers the Fulbright Senior Scholars Program.
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Franco Sarto Bona Bootie
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Who said riding boots have to be tall? The Bona from Franco Sarto is a great casual bootie alternative with all the same style and feel of a riding boot.
- Faux leather upper
- Harness and faux outside zipper detailing
- Round toe
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Just the Right Attitude
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So Comfortable
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Skip to comments.Wisconsin 2004: "The reports of more ballots cast than voters recorded were found to be true."
Posted on 02/26/2008 8:55:17 AM PST by AngelesCrestHighway
We're continually told that Republicans are being paranoid when they want voters to show ID to prevent fraud.
Well, take a look at a newly-released investigation of the Milwaukee Police Department on voter fraud in the 2004 election the year, as you'll recall, that John Kerry carried Wisconsin by about 11,000 votes out of almost 3 million.
The first screaming conclusion: "The reports of more ballots cast than voters recorded were found to be true."
UPDATE: This is fascinating reading, and huge, as it obliterates the "voter fraud is an urban legend" argument.
Page 8: "For example, a woman residing in the 4900 block of N. 18th with no recorded date of birth listed is also recorded in the 4900 block of N. 108th with a date of birth. This voter did reside at the N. 108th address at the time of the November General Election. She is now registered to vote and, more important, recorded as voting in two different Wards in the City of Milwaukee."
During a section dealing with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the report states, "over 10 percent of the ballots cast in Ward 39 during the 2004 General Election were not properly certified by the Election Inspectors or were ineligible to be cast in this Ward." (page 23) "Over 2600 additional persons who do not live in Sandburg Hall are registered and able to vote from an address where they do not reside."
Yes, I'd say republicans have reason for concern. I smell acorns!
ping for later
Those radical leftists in acorn stole the Washington State election for governor from Dino Rossi and gave it to that whack liberal Christine Haywire.....
The frightening thing about this is that it will continue because: a) it is so easy to do, b) there will be no consequenses for doing it. There will be no voter I.D. bills passed in the states where the fraud is occuring because most of the people in power have benefitted from fraud and probably encourage it.
I just left Washington and moved to Wisconsin. Where in the world can I go to get away from all of this crap? Sheesh!
Biometric ID should be required for voting. Fingerprints will do for now, with computerized matching to the print on the registration, and recording the voter as having voted so s/he can re-vote elsewhere. And for any election to national office, the system should be national, automatically matching the fingerprint to all registered voters in the nation, immediately blocking voting at other locations by anyone presenting the same fingerprint.
If someone tries to vote in New Jersey in the morning and in New York in the evening, s/he will blocked at the New York precinct becuase his/her fingerprint will show as already having voted. It should also automatically cancel voter registrations at all locations other than the first one where the voting occurred, and the individual's remaining registration should be flagged for post-election verification.
oh, wait, nevermind...
bearing in mind that the closer an election is, the more that situation is ripe for fraud. And this November could be 4th-down-and-inches-to-go close.
Contact New York state republican party for information on voter fraud countermeasures. Guilianni campaign, State party. Those guys put in place a program after Guiianni lost to Dinken's in his first run because of gross fraud.
Durham NC has more registered voters than residents 18 and older.
Hey....they won't do anything about it. Kerry is probably sitting back laughing about it. Look at the Democrats today. They have totally changed how they view our country. They are running a socialist and a do nothing for President. Obama is black, are we ready for a black President? I don't think so. He is a pacifyer and possibly a muslim. Do we take a chance on turning this country over to muslims? Not worth the chance to me. The thing is......50% of the people in this country fall for Hillarys and Obama's scams. What's happened to our people. Sounds like they are afraid of their own shadows.
Sounds like they are afraid of their own shadows.
Yes! and combine that with voter fraud we get a far left black socialist running the country!
Just looking at the basics of our political system, it's amazing how someone like a radical socialist Obama can even be in contention.....
With today's technology, it would be easy eliminate most voter fraud. Each voting place should have a video camera where a voter states his or her name and address which is the minimal information given to the election worker. Each party would be given a copy of the video recording. They could simply sift through the record for fraudulent voters. The evidence would be on the recording to prosecute. I think most criminals would be reluctant to provide video evidence of their crime and voter fraud would go way down.
Garden of Eden (prior to Genesis 3). The crap has completely infested everywhere else, ever since.
until some D.A. somewhere in the country grabs this bull by the horns and makes sure criminal actions are treated as such,this will go on forever. i guess too many politicians are quite happy with the status quo for anything to happen higher up.
Simple fix to the problem: any precinct where more votes are cast than voters registered forfeits their votes from being counted. Ha ha ha!
never happens. its all about every vote counting. counting again and again and again.......
any precinct where more votes are cast than voters registered forfeits their votes from being counted. Ha ha ha!
Exactly....that will roast their acorns!
Everyone should save the report and print copies and pass them around.....
He mailed in his registration information with his party affiliation listed as "Republican". He got no voter card.
Three weeks later, he did the same thing. After two weeks, still no voter card.
Once more, he submitted a registration application and, once more, got no response.
Then he decided to register as a Democrat . . . . . . his voter card arrived in four days.
Yes, yes, YES!!
Yea, hath the vast right wing conspiracy said there was voter fraud?
(Paraphrase from the original Chaldean)
I like this idea. It's not as invasive as a biometric chip mentioned above (scary idea.)
I'm actually more worried about diebold vote counting fraud than actual people voting multiple times fraud. There is a funny video over at "The Onion" right now about Diebold accidentally releasing the election results early. Really good.
I've also heard about Karl Rove's mailers with regards to vote manipulation. (You send out mailers to voter addresses requesting that they be responded to and returned. If they are not returned it is assumed that the voter does not live at the address and the vote is challenged and tosses out. You won't even be aware that your vote didn't count.) Can't say for sure if it's true but I bet there's dirty tricks all around. It's probably something he learned from the dems.
I hate to be paranoid but sometimes you just can't help yourself.
The Democrats have this program down.
When a DA begins to research this stuff, they run to the media and scream "Political Bias", or the dreaded "RACISM!!!". End of Career....
When the boss of the DA's demands action, and replaces those US Attorneys who won't investigate voter fraud, Democrats scream "SCANDAL!!" to the media, and demand congressional hearings, call for President's impeachment, as well as the removal of the head of the Justice Department...
We live in a MEDIA SOCIETY, folks. And the Democrats play the Propaganda game far better than we do...
Wisconsin probably would have gone for Bush.
No body goes into the black areas to check out the voting fraud because of being a afraid.
Fraud happened then and soon will be happening now (if it hasn't already!)
In 2000 Bush lost by 5000 votes.
There are two areas with a propensity to vote fraud: absentee ballots and inner cities. So, eliminate absentee ballots except for the military, and use the "inked thumb" for everyone else.
There. Fixed.
Unfortunately, that fix has about as much chance as requiring photo ID.
In Maryland in 1994, people who were known ot be in prison or dead voted anyway. Apparently, they voted heavily for Parris Glendening, who won by fewer votes than teh number of "disputed" ones.
Why does this happen predominantly in Dimmycrap states?
"I am VERY wary for this November..."
With regard to voter and vote fraud, this Nov. will be a bloodbath.
The "voter fraud is an urban legend" argument applies only when Democrats win.
"We live in a MEDIA SOCIETY, folks. And the Democrats play the Propaganda game far better than we do..."
Very true. I believe it is because we, for the most part, are honest and they believe that the end justifies the means. The means they use include lies, distortions, race baiting, "for the chidren", and many other outright deceptions.
....the end justifies the means.
Cheating and lying are second nature to liberals.....
The other irony is that the country was mostly red when counted county by county.
Gives new meaning to the cry "Rise up, and vote!" ;o)
I've posted this story before but it bears repeating.
I was a poll watcher in PA in 2004 and they sent me to a black precinct that went 100% for gore in 2000. Algore got all 419 available votes.
In 2004, me {and my fellow poll watchers} along with my snub nose S & W 38, video cam, digital camera, went to the polls.
The final vote count was kerry 202, GWB 4.
Our presence didn't change the demonRAT vote toward kerry but we did keep most of the dead from voting, and kept the repeat votes to a minimum.
GWB still lost in PA, but it was due to voter fraud. Some precincts in Philly voted 104% for kerry.
Our state reps passed a voted ID law last year, but fat, fast eddy, the pimp gov. vetoed the law.
Without voter fraud, the demonRATs would not win in PA.
What the story omitted was the fact that in 2000 Bush lost to Gore in Wisconsin by only five thousand votes out of more than two million cast. After the election a Dem operative from New York City named Susan Gilligan, or some name like that, publicly bragged about passing out smokes and cash in Milwaukee to street people to vote for Gore. No outrage there. (smirk)
What we need is a federal law calling for harsh treatment of anyone convicted of vote fraud. All of the Kennedys would be in jail.
I always marveled at the Iraqis with purple fingers on election day. Why can't we do even something that low-tech?
That sort of thing only works in places where ordinary things are hard to get. In the US, you can get purple ink and every other color all over the place. Trust me, we don't want the US to become the sort of place where that system would work!
Maybe I'm missing something, but why would you steal the ink unless you were going to forcibly dip someone's thumb in it? To what end?
strong residue of a certain color ink on them. And of course there are the religious objectors (JWs). And leftist troublemakers who would disrupt the election process by showing up at the precincts with purple thumbs when they actually hadn't voted yet, demanding records be checked. And I guarantee that in some hard core pockets of organized vote fraud, the real ink would be replaced with one whose color can be chemically neutralized just as fast as it went on. Really, low tech security measures just don't work in a high tech country.
Fraudulent electronic ballot stuffing can be detected far, far more easily than fraudulent registering and people voting in multiple areas.
You can use sign-in records to make sure there are the correct number of votes cast in a precinct, and the newer diebold voting machines print a paper record that the voter can see and verify when they vote.
In most cases, you should be able to detect that there was a problem, and go back to the paper trail to discover what happened. It does however require good post election canvasing, which should be observed by independent people as well as someone from both parties to make sure that it is done right.
The biggest problems are still low tech, and they exist because the politicians that are in power won't allow for meaningful reform.
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The Castle Chiropractic Center is celebrating 25 years of chiropractic care for Emery and Carbon counties. Dr. Ronald Sanders said, "I grew up in California and graduated from high school in Madera, Calif. I went to Brigham Young University for one year and was majoring in the physical sciences. After the first year at BYU, I took a two year period and went on a LDS mission to Bolivia and had a wonderful experience with the people there.
"Upon returning, I went to Fresno City College for one year and earned my associates degree, then went to the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. This was another four year course where I did very well. I was on the Dean's list and received my bachelor of science and then received my doctorate degree and graduated on Jan. 15, 1977.
"I went into practice in Orem with a couple of doctors getting the feel of how to actually start a practice. Six months later, in the fall of 1977, I came to Price, where I worked with Dr. Kenneth Thayne. I was there for six months until I decided to start my own practice. I opened my practice on June 21, 1978 in Castle Dale. I have practiced at the same location, 46 East Main Street. I purchased the barbershop from Lee Peterson. We renovated and then added on later expanding it to a larger facility.
"I married Patricia Cope from Spanish Fork. We have been married for 29 years and have seven children and six grandchildren.
"I have enjoyed living in Castle Dale and Emery County. I love the small town influence and the effect that it has on my family. I enjoy the friendly good people that I have had the pleasure of serving over these past 25 years. I have also had the good fortune of having good employees. Marilyn Behunin has been in the office for 18 years. She works with the patients and at the front desk. Ruanne Leeflang has been in our office over 12 years. She is our insurance specialist and also helps with the patients.
"In October 2002 my son, Eric joined the practice after graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic Magna Cum Laude. Eric grew up in Emery County and married Mara Guymon from Huntington. They have three children and are expecting another in July.
"It has been great to have my son working with me. He is very talented and a great influence in our office. We look forward to serving the public for many more years. We are very grateful to the people of Emery and Carbon counties for their great support over the years.
"I first became familiar with chiropractic when I myself was a patient. My father also suffered with a lot of back problems because of an injury he received while in the military.
"Because of the successful treatment of both of us, I became interested in chiropractic," said Dr. Sanders.
The chiropractic center offers many different services to the patients and has implemented all of the advancements in chiropractic over the years.
"I have had a great interest in clinical nutrition and have utilized nutritional supplements in helping my patients. We see a lot of stress related injuries now as opposed to the industrial related accidents and back strain injuries which we had more of when I first opened my practice.
"I also work with kinesology where you can ask questions through a muscle test approach and find out how to adjust the spine and other joints of the body.
"Through new technology we are also able to help surgery patients," said Dr. Sanders.
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Donald was a such a hard worker as he worked full time for Washington City and part time for Bakston Freight to try and give his family a better life. Washington City and Bakston Freight, along with our community sprung into action to help in any way they could when they heard the news about Donald's accident. I had people come out of nowhere to help our family in such ways as: complete strangers showing up at my door with food, handing family members money at the grocery store, and making donations. I could never express our family's appreciation to everyone for all the help and prayers. Now I'm asking for help in spreading the word against drowsy driving.
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If you commute to Charlotte or regularly travel on U.S. 521, you might want to contact members of Lancaster County Council and ask what they are doing.
They passed the Panhandle Highway Corridor Overlay District so they could fix it. Now is the time to fix it.
Often it has been said, the devil is in the details.
"Our goal is by bringing the buildings forward, creating landscaping, it's going to slow down the traffic," said the county's consultant from North Carolina.
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And unfortunately behavioral issues are the No. 1 reason for euthanasia in dogs and cats, resulting in the death of about 15 million pets each year.
On several recent occasions you may have heard pundits or public officials claim that South Carolina has gotten rid of Common Core.
The implication is that the state has retaken power from the federal government over education policy. There's some truth in that, and it's certainly encouraging to see some state officials moving in that direction, but to claim South Carolina has regained sovereignty over its academic standards would be – unfortunately – far from the truth.
Nearly eight months after a "destroyed" State Ethics Commission letter was provided to The Nerve, the longtime director of the state ethics-watchdog agency still won't explain how the letter exists despite his earlier statements to the contrary.
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A federal nutrition program that places new restrictions on snacks and beverages sold in schools also provides an opportunity for some fresh thinking about school fundraisers.
As reported by The State newspaper recently, The Smart Snacks in Schools program creates a dilemma: how will schools raise private dollars if they can no longer sell snack foods?
How creative would it be simply to stop selling?
I have been reading and watching Lancaster County Council's 1-cent tax debacle and all I can say is it is a fiasco from start to finish.
It seems the county is playing "Johnny come lately," as is their usual mode of operation. Wait until the problem is so severe that only a rushed-through agenda with a poorly thought-out plan is their only way out.
Mattamy Homes has withdrawn its application to build a 900-home subdivision on the former Treetops property in northern Van Wyck. The project will not be built.
The decision was conveyed to Lancaster County in a letter signed by Tom Kutz, Mattamy vice president of land acquisition and development, dated July 14, although the fact did not become widely known until last week.
Lancaster County Council is expected to remove the pending ordinances from the table and vote them down at some point to clean up the council agenda.
With reference to the capital sales tax, Lancaster County Council is having trouble on what to do with this money. Well, let me help. I can't understand why this issue is so puzzling. Put the money where it is needed most. Lancaster County has a serious problem with skilled workers. An example for instance is the need for welders.
July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America's great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and white TV sets to watch history unfold as an American astronaut stepped foot on the grey lunar soil. Neil Armstrong became the first man to stand on ground not of this Earth.
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Reimagining Human Rights Law: Toward Global Regulation of Transnational Corporations
Rachel J. Anderson
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
December 21, 2010
Denver University Law Review, Vol. 88, p. 183, 2010
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This article takes a new look at a perennial question of human rights: how to prevent corporate-related human rights abuses and provide remedies for victims. It argues that transnational corporations require specialized and targeted regulations and laws, and that the conflation of human rights law and international human rights law should be reversed to allow the advancement of other forms of human rights law. It makes two proposals. First, reimagine human rights law and international human rights law as separate categories. Specifically, classify international human rights law as a sub-category of human rights law. This distinction highlights the need to encourage the development of other forms of human rights law, for example, global human rights law and national human rights law. Second, establish global human rights law as a sub-category of human rights law and create a new global human rights regime with three main elements: a Global Law Commission, global laws and regulations, and universal civil jurisdiction.
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Wrapping up Media Monday with Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt. …
The theme for the week at Ole Miss will be "finish," and that probably requires no further explanation given the fact that the Rebels have been outscored 47-0 in the third quarter in the last two games.
"After watching the film and putting everything to rest I was proud of our effort. I thought our guys played extremely hard. We have to finish and play all four quarters. The first two quarters were outstanding and guys were really flying around, executing and making plays. It shows you what our conference is about. It doesn't matter if its the number nine ranked team in the country or whoever it is, this is the toughest league in America. Everybody has to be ready to play everybody. That sixty minutes is so important and we have to do a better job in the last thirty minutes," Nutt said.
Finish was a buzz word not far from the lips of the players in attendance.
Offensive lineman Matt Hall said his unit was pretty excited about the rushing success the Rebels had against the Razorbacks, most of it in the first half. Hall said Arkansas did more twisting, stunting and general movement along its defensive front in the second half.
"The thing I noticed was a lot more slants, their defensive line moving a little bit. That can throw you off or help you. There's a little bit of luck involved with it all," Hall said.
Ole Miss faces an Auburn team that has lost two of its last three, a win over struggling Florida sandwiched between a 38-14 loss at Arkansas and a 45-10 loss at LSU, both on the road. In the meantime, Auburn has had a quarterback change.
"Last year they were Cam Newton's team. Now it's all of them. They run the ball more than they did last year," middle linebacker Mike Marry said.
That doesn't bode well for an Ole Miss defense that has given up more than 200 yards rushing five times.
Arkansas rushed for 206 yards against the Rebels, about 80 yards better than what the Razorbacks were averaging going into the game.
Out of 120 FBS teams, Ole Miss ranked No. 15 in run defense with 222.86 rushing yards allowed per game.
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Crystal skulls are not uncommon or terribly mysterious. Thousands are produced every year in Brazil, China, and Germany. But there are a handful of these rather macabre objects that have fueled intense interest and controversy among archaeologists, scientists, spiritualists, and museum officials for more than a century.
There are perhaps a dozen of these rare crystal skulls in private and public collections. Some are crystal clear, others of smoky or colored quartz. Some are actual human size and of very fine detail, while others are smaller and less refined. All are believed to originate from Mexico and Central America.
Many believe these skulls were carved thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago by an ancient Mesoamerican civilization. Others think they may be relics from the legendary island of Atlantis or proof that extraterrestrials visited the Aztec sometime before the Spanish conquest.
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Stories about the skulls focus heavily on their perceived supernatural powers.
Joshua Shapiro, coauthor of Mysteries of the Crystal Skulls Revealed, on his Web site cites claims of healings and expanded psychic abilities from people who have been in the presence of such skulls.
"We believe the Crystal Skulls are a form of computer which are able to record energy and vibration that occur around them," he writes. " The skull will pictorially replay all events or images of the people who have come into contact with them (i.e. they contain the history of our world)."
Most archaeologists and scientists are skeptical, to say the least.
Skulls were prominent in ancient Mesoamerican artwork, particularly among the Aztec, so the connection between these artifacts and these civilizations is apt.
"[I]t was a symbol of regeneration," says Michael Smith, a professor of anthropology at Arizona State University. "There were several Aztec gods that were represented by skulls, so they were probably invoking these gods. I don't think they were supposed to have specific powers or anything like that."
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In addition, recent electron microscope analyses of skulls by the British Museum and the Smithsonian Institution revealed markings that could only have been made with modern carving implements. Both museums estimate that their skulls date to sometime in the mid- to late 1800s, a time when public interest in ancient cultures was high and museums were eager for pieces to display.
Its examinations and the fact that no such skull has ever been uncovered at an official archaeological excavation led the British Museum to extrapolate that all of the famed crystal skulls are likely fakes.
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A lot of ink, digital and otherwise, has been used to describe the changing fortunes of the Calgary Flames at the NHL Entry Draft. For various reasons, the 2008 Draft has been pointed to as the year of the most obvious turn-around. The draft produced several decent prospects who have been able to tip their toes into the NHL pond and not look horrible – notably T.J. Brodie, Greg Nemisz and Lance Bouma.
However, arguably the most interesting forward prospect the Flames chose in the 2008 Draft has become one of their most frustrating: Mitch Wahl.
A native of Seal Beach, California, a coastal community in Orange County better known for surfing than for hockey, Wahl grew up as the Los Angeles Kings became a playoff team and soon moved his way up to the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs. He developed into a point-per-game offensive threat in the WHL, won a Memorial Cup and got drafted in the second round by the Flames. Not to be out-done, he even upped his offensive game in his two junior years after being drafted, scoring 30 goals each season and playing for United States at the World Juniors.
If Wahl could be able to bring his skating and dangling ability to the professional ranks, he would be a very useful player for any club. Unfortunately, that's where his bad luck began.
The Hit
After a decent training camp, Wahl joined the Abbotsford Heat. He played decently in his first seven weeks with the Heat, adjusting to the speed of the league. Then, he ran into a massive road block in the shape and form of Manitoba Moose forward Aaron Volpatti.
Wahl suffered broken bones in his face and a concussion. He was sidelined until early January, when he briefly returned for a pair of games before being shut down for the year when his symptoms returned.
Prior to this season, Wahl discussed his season with Abbotsford Times reporter Cam Tucker:
"It's quite the experience," said Wahl of being out of the lineup for 63 games last season, mostly due to the concussion. "It was an eye-opener for me. It was hard for me to recover and I just couldn't get to the point I wanted to get to in order to start playing again."
Flash-forward to this past season, Wahl never really seemed to get his timing and confidence back. He was underwhelming and tentative in training camp, being sent back to the American League during the first round of cuts. He was a frequent scratch in Abbotsford, then was sent down to the ECHL's Utah Grizzlies. He impressed there, but disappointed in another AHL stint and was soon loaned to the Hamilton Bulldogs, Montreal's farm team. The once-impressive offensive player scored a dismal 2 goals and 5 points in 22 games with the Bulldogs.
On the Flames website this week, general manager Jay Feaster delved into Wahl's season.
Window is Closing
Mitch Wahl's professional career is at a cross-roads this off-season. Along with Brodie, Bouma, Nemisz, Gaelan Patterson, Carter Bancks and Chris Breen, Wahl is heading into the final year of his entry-level deal. Generally, it takes three seasons for a player to completely settle out and make it clear what they are capable of doing at the professional level, although some obviously take longer. The first three prospects have tasted the NHL and have managed to make adjustments to their games, to the point where Brodie and Bouma could be considered full-time members of the Calgary Flames. The others, not so much.
The biggest frustration in terms of Mitch Wahl is that nobody seems to have any idea how good he can be due to his concussion and the subsequent drop in his level of play. He showed poise and, at times, brilliance, at the WHL level and before the Volpatti hit, there were brief flashes of those qualities. But for this entire season, that Mitch Wahl was completely AWOL.
If Mitch Wahl has designs on being an impact player at any level of hockey, he's going to have to make adjustments. At this juncture, he's a very good ECHL player and a marginal AHL body, at a time when the Flames have suddenly run across players like Sven Baertschi, Max Reinhart and Michael Ferland who are eager to take AHL (and NHL) time away from pro incumbents.
Whether Wahl's body will allow him to make those necessary adjustments to compete in the Flames organization is the big question, and one that will likely hang over him until hockey starts up again.
May 29 2012, 04:09PM
Wahl had a pretty strong pre-season the year he turned pro from what I saw. Then he went down to the farm, struggled to get going scoring-wise and was concussed. He's apparently never recovered.
It sucks because he looked like a guy who could have been a useful utility centermen in the bigs given a smoother development path.
I was at the game when he was hit.
At first, it looked like he was dead. Pretty scary.
Great article. I'd been wondering what had become of Wahl. I'm 99% certain he'll be caught in the numbers game and subsequently cut loose following the 12-13 season to make room for more promising prospects. What a shame, as I remember there being a lot of excitement around him and his offensive potential. I could see him landing an AHL contract with one of the California teams though. I really wish him luck.
That video actually gives me hope about Joe Piskula
He struggled last season in the NHL, but he looks like a good team guy, or a glue guy as a coach would say. If he can find his footing 5 on 5 in the NHL maybe we have a serviceable #7 dman (please dear god give me more things to hope for with this team than a serviceable number 7 dman)
I feel really bad for Wahl, especially with a concussion, that is such a terrible injury to come back from, heres to hoping he can take this offseason to train hard and get back to where he was.
I think he was our ONLY 2nd round pick in what 5 years or so before we got our two 2nd rounders from NYR.
I think he has the tools, and puck vision to be an offensive contributor in the NHL, however a concussion is such a terrible injury to come back from.
It's really unfortuante too. I remember when comparisons used to be thrown around that his style mimicked that of Daymond Langkow's.
I think Wahl has fallen too far down the depth chart to be even considered a prospect anymore. Unfortunate injury for him. Too bad for the Flames because we could have used some more skill up front whether at the AHL level or with the big club.
Add 1 more comment: for all of those out there who want trade Iginla and Kiprusoff, just remember that even trading them for picks doesn't always bear success. Just look at the Wahl's, Boyd's, and Kobasew's and how they have turned out for this team. Always a gamble.
May 30 2012, 07:46AM
This Hartley storyline is so confusing. Is he talking to the Habs and the Flames both? Damphousse claims that Feaster had serious meeting with him recently but his contract in Europe is complicated.
May 30 2012, 09:13AM
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It's hard to track. I thought he was all but hired by the Canadiens yesterday...
May 30 2012, 11:05AM
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It can also be argued that keeping Iggy and Kipper is a gamble. There are no guarantees in hockey.
I think most would be more comfortable with getting a player like B Schenn (approx 20yr and NHL ready with high potential) if Iggy is traded.


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