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Rukka Armiina Gore Tex Ladies Gore Tex Jacket
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The Rukka Armiina jacket uses Armacor technology:
- 100% Waterproof - Even under high pressures the water drops cannot penetrate the membrane. Your body remains dry.
- 100% Wind proof - The wind is caught in the structure of the membrane. You stay warm.
- Breathable - Body moisture escapes through the membrane.
- 3-layer construction: GORE-TEX® membrane bonded to Armacor outer with Kevlar® core technology and robust inner lining.
Gore Lockout Closure
Gore Lockout closure is a toothless construction that opens and closes silently and delivers 100% waterproof protection. The metal slider moves up the garment smoothly interlocking two double-channelled polymer tracks to create a flat-fronted finish that removes the need for a storm flap.
Safety: 3M Reflectors
Safety is a major concern for Rukka and as such, all outerwear garments feature additional screen printing using 3M Scotchlite, a latex ink combined with retro-reflective lenses to provide a high-visibility presence when lit in low light conditions.
Cordura is a nylon yarn made out of 100% poly-amide fibres and has a much higher abrasion resistance than regular nylon. Rukka only use Cordura with a minimum fibre strength of at least 500 denier, raising safety standards to a very high level. Cordura AFT is an advanced version of the standard material, offering an even higher level of breath-ability.
- Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3-layer laminate with Kevlar /Cordura Armacor technology.
- Waterproof Gore Lockout closure.
- CE approved RVP Air protectors.
- Soft neoprene in collar.
- Detachable thermal lining (60g)
- Elastic rear sections.
- Front venting with zip closures.
- Width adjustment on upper and lower arm.
- Jacket & trousers can be zipped together
- 2 outside pockets and 2 inside (waterproof) including mobile phone pocket.
Rukka was founded in a Finnish farm kitchen in 1950, initially called 'AB Sportsbeklädnad Urheiluvaatetus Oy.
Shortly afterwards they bought their first "welding" gear, enabling them to make waterproof seams and launch their first range of waterproof clothing. Thankfully for international audiences, they changed their name to the less-intimidating "Rukka" in 1966, which was the nickname of founder Roger Störling. Nowadays, Rukka is an independent division of one of Europe's largest sportswear manufacturers.
Things have moved on since the PVC waterproof of the 80's, Rukka are at the leading age of motorcycle clothing development, working with leaders such as W.L. Gore and DuPont on new materials and testing. Every material is extensively tested by Rukka and the material manufacturers in every condition you'll find motorcycle riders.
The flags in the Rukka logo spell Rukka in the international flag alphabet, a tribute to Rukka's roots in sailing, which, along with motorcycle riding, can create the most testing weather conditions any of us are likely to encounter.
The current range of Gore Tex jackets and trousers can be split into two ranges, Cordura and ArmaProtection. The Cordura range use an outer shell predominately made from Motorcycle Approved Cordura, the ArmaProtection range use the even more abrasion resistant material Armacor material.
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We're proud to be official UK dealers. Rukka jackets and trousers bought from Infinity Motorcycles are covered by Rukka's own 5 year warranty with loan garments, and Rukka Gore Tex jackets and trousers bought from Infinity Motorcycles from January 1st 2014 have an additional 1 year warranty - register here. Each of our staff receives extensive training from all our Gore Tex brand suppliers, and many of our staff have received training at the W.L. Gore factory in Livingston, Scotland. We offer Club Infinity rewards points on everything we sell and can offer interest free credit on your Rukka motorcycle clothing - spend over £400 to qualify for 6 months and £1000 for 12 months..
How to Look After Rukka Clothing
It is important to make sure you look after your motorcycle clothing. Ensuring proper care will maintain the quality of the products as well as their comfort and safety. Here is our guide on how to look after your Rukka clothing.
We recommend following the manufacturers guidelines. Below is how to look after and wash Rukka Jackets:
- Close all zippers and cords on the jacket.
- Remove any armour and protectors if applicable.
- Machine wash with a small amount of normal fine washing powder. Ensure you use non-biological powder to protect the water resistant capabilities of the clothing.
- Do not use detergents, softeners or conditioners in the washing machine.
- Put only one jacket in the washing machine at once.
- Rinse thoroughly and set a low temperature if tumble drying. No more than 55 C.
- Iron on the lowest setting, and take care not to iron the reflective areas.
- Do not tumble dry Rukka AirPower jackets or trousers.
Rukka Gloves
It's important to keep GORE-TEX motorcycle gloves clean. Their quality and effectiveness is linked to their ability to breathe and release condensation build up. If the pores get blocked, gloves can become waterlogged its important to make sure you keep them clean if used regularly.
Why Would You Choose Rukka?
There are a great many motorcycle clothing brands competing for your attention and cash, and at Infinity Motorcycles we carefully filter the brands we offer so that they all excel at something.
Rukka, hailing from Finland as they do, excel at creating clothing that is useful in harsh winter climates and is extremely tough. Many consider it to be the highest-tech motorcycle clothing available on the market today, and we certainly wouldn't put up a counter-argument.
Being hardy, tough and well-built, it naturally lasts a long time so the adage "buy cheap, pay twice" is definitely relevant here. Rukka is more expensive than some other brands, but can last much longer and consequently comes with generous warranties, so factoring this in you can get a lot more clothing for your money with Rukka.
One of the reasons for Rukka jackets' toughness is the attention and care taken during construction. The stitching and attention to detail at wear points on Rukka products has a legitimate claim to being the best in the business, and it is an aspect of motorcycle clothing that is often ignored by the cheaper brands, resulting in excessive wear and a need to replace your motorcycle clothing more frequently.
What most people think of when they think of Rukka, even more than their extreme toughness and weather resistance, is features. Rukka have more features, clever additions and high tech fabrics than any other brand we can think of that caters to the same audience. From armour and armour pockets on every stretch of jacket, to the advanced Gore-Tex and Superfabric materials that make the jackets weather and abrasion resistant, respectively their special features run the gamut from life-saving, to leg-saving, to simply day-saving.
That's the short version of why you would choose Rukka for the long version, with a hefty dose of personal experience, come into one of our Infinity stores and talk to one of our knowledgeable staff.
Why Not Rukka?
It's also important to recognise that you might not choose Rukka for some roles. While Rukka make very versatile motorcycle clothing (great for off-road, sports and touring a really rare combination), it's not Dainese race gear, and it doesn't want to be.
Similarly, if you're not sure if you'll still be riding motorcycles in five years time (for whatever reason), some of the advantages of Rukka motorcycle clothing will be a bit lost on you. Although you'll still have the advantage of top of the range protection, it might not be so important to you that the construction is high enough quality to last for years on end, or that Rukka clothing comes with a five year warranty.
All in all, however, we think Rukka are an incredibly good brand of motorcycle clothing, and deceptively good value for money.
Rukka at Infinity
Rukka make excellent clothing suitable for off-road, sports and touring motorcyclists. As the clothing is so good at such disparate roles, they make a good choice for the dedicated motorcycle rider looking for a single set of clothing to wear for all conditions.
At Infinity, many of our shop staff have worn Rukka as well as our other brands, and will have strong opinions on what's best for you and your riding style! We recommend coming in to our stores to take advantage of their expertise, as well as to take the most important step when buying motorcycle clothing trying on the clothing for size.
Rukka Ladies Jacket + Trousers
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Polynesian Blue today unveiled a specially commissioned Samoan tatau (tattoo) design which it will use in its marketing campaigns in Samoa.
The original artwork was officially handed over to the airline today by Auckland artist, Tulouena Tuifa'asisina (Tui), at a ceremony at the Polynesian Blue office in Manukau, Auckland.
The new tatau has been designed to tell the story of its current advertising message of "Travel Happy".
Virgin Blue marketing manager, Darren Wright, said previously the airline had incorporated the Samoan flag into its branded advertising and it was looking for a fresh visual approach to its local promotions.
"Polynesian Airlines is a unique part of the Virgin Blue Group and a true partnership between Virgin Blue and the Government of Samoa and its people.
"We were looking for a way to further communicate our commitment to Samoa and commissioning a traditional artwork is a great way to do this."
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Ben Sherman combines luxury and modern style to bring you the trendy Aberdeen chukka boot. Inspired by classic tailoring, this lace-up features a leather upper and 2 sets of colored laces so you can customize your look.
- Leather upper
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Ben Sherman Chukka
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A lightweight trainer offering both road and trail runability, the North Face Hyper-Track Guide features moderate cushioning and a semi-soft ride.
Run past where the road meets the trail with the North Face Hyper-Track Guide. This lightweight, neutral trainer features resilient cushioning for protection and a smooth and responsive ride. A no-sew upper provides seamless comfort, while welded overlays deliver a secure wrap around your foot. The hybrid outsole offers durability and is built to handle both road and off-road duty.
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Weight: 9.4 oz (size 9)
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The Hyper-Track Guide is a moderate feature, moderate neutral trail and road shoe intended for daily training and high mileage.
Comments: This shoe seems to love the tails. However I use it for both road and trail and have not had any problems racing on the road with them. I do have ever have to admit that the toe box is tight and takes a little adjusting and wear to break it in about 120-150 miles. That said when it come to trails on race day I switch shoes to the TNF Hayasa II. That shoe is awesome but the tread does where out fast if you run on the road. I've been wearing TNF running shoe for the past ten years still love the product.
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The sweet Nike® Flex Supreme TR cross training shoe is back and lighter than ever, and an even more perfect lightweight shoe she can wear everyday for whatever activity they choose.
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It's Election Day and my nerves are completely shot. I've been wishing this day would come for…what seems like ever… with the hopes that the ridiculously smug TV political ads would end soon. We have a hot Senate seat up for grabs here in CT and it's been a contentious race between the businesswoman wife of the CEO of WWE (think Hulk Hogan-esque wrestling – but not the recent sex tapes Hulk Hogan – ewww stop) and our current Congressman. It's been an odd few months to say the least.
So this chicken and biscuits pot pie is a nerve-soother and it will make you forget about the political jargon, Quinnipiac polls, and personal attacks. It's really just a superb recipe for a hearty and homey chicken pot pie topped with flaky buttermilk biscuits instead of pie dough. And to be honest, from here on out I'm nixing pie dough as my pot pie topper. Why fuss with pie dough when you can make a bunch of biscuits and avoid all of that chilling and rolling? Plus? Come on – they're biscuits. They're kind of like the most obvious food you'd want to dip into your pot pie anyway, aren't they? The pot pie comes together quite easily (especially when you use a rotisserie or leftover roast chicken) and in about an hour, dinner is on the table. We adored this meal and with the weather feeling like full-on winter here already in CT, I can see this being a regular nerve-soother in our house.
You can make this pot pie in either a 13x9-inch baking dish or individual oven-safe bowls (which I find cute but a nuisance) - just bake the bowls for 20-25 minutes. The filling and biscuits can both be made in advance. Keep them separate, reheat the filling before adding it to the baking dish(es) then proceed with the baking process as instructed in the recipe.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter chilled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped fine
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut crosswise 1/4-inch thick
- 2 small ribs celery, cut crosswise 1/4-inch thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 to 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
- 3 to 4 cups (about 1 1/4 lbs) shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- To make the biscuits: In a large bowl, stir the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together. With a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the butter resembles course meal with some larger butter lumps remaining. Stir in 3/4 cup of the buttermilk with a fork until the mixture forms a soft, slightly sticky ball. If the dough is too dry, add a little extra buttermilk - 1 tablespoon at a time up to 2 tablespoons.
- Transfer the dough to a well-floured work surface and pull it together into a ball with your floured hands. Pat the dough out to 3/4" thickness and cut out 12 rounds with a 3-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Transfer the biscuits to a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill until you're ready to use them. The biscuits can be made and kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in advance.
- To make the filling: Preheat the oven to 400° F. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer cooked vegetables to a bowl with the chicken; set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same pot. When melted, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, chicken broth, and thyme. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and let it simmer for 1 minute to thicken. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the sherry (if using). Turn off the heat and transfer the vegetables and chicken to the pot, stirring until the filling is well-combined. Mix in the peas and parsley. If the filling is too thick (you'll know), stir in the extra chicken broth, about 1/4 cup at a time up to 3/4 cup until the filling loosens up a little.
- Pour the filling into a 13x9-inch baking dish and bake for 18 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven (keeping the oven on and door closed) and top the filling with the biscuits. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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December 22, 2000
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Washington, D.C. - The General Services Administration (GSA) announced today the results of its second annual Customer Satisfaction Initiative Survey. According to Acting Administrator Thurman Davis, "GSA's Federal Consumer Information Center topped competitors from the private sector by 7.8 points and increased its 1999 score by 2 points. On a scale of zero to 100, the Federal Consumer Information Center scored 79 points while its private sector counterparts came in at 71.2 points."
The American people who use the GSA Federal Consumer Information Center (FCIC) gave across-the-board high marks on the accessibility and usefulness of the FCIC Consumer Information Catalog, and on the organization and usability of the FCIC web site
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GSA was one of 32 Federal agencies that participated in the survey commissioned by Vice President Gore's National Partnership for Reinventing Government (NPR). The survey was part of the Clinton Administration's initiative to streamline and improve agency operations. The survey was conducted by the National Quality Research Center of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in conjunction with Arthur Andersen LLP of Chicago. It used the American Customer Satisfaction Index to gauge customer satisfaction, the same index used by private companies.


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The Emery School board recently recognized two teachers from Huntington Elementary. Marie Johnson presented the award to Claron Durrant. Durrant has announced his plan to retire at the end of the current school year. Johnson commended Durrant for his 41 years of dedicated service as a teacher, including 31 years of service to the Emery County School District. She also noted that Durrant stepped in as the acting Principal at Huntington Elementary for nearly a year and provided outstanding leadership during this time. Johnson commented on his outstanding abilities as a teacher and his ability to help students succeed.
Board President Laurel Johansen presented an award to Jody Carter and commended her for the work she does for the students in her classroom. Carter has taught for 11 years and has also taken on some administrative duties when it is necessary for the principal to be absent from the school. Carter was also recognized for her abilities as a teacher and the success she has experienced in helping students to achieve.
Supt. Kirk Sitterud referred the board to a report from Business Administrator Jared Black concerning the leasing of the district's water shares. It was explained that the only change in the water share status was the use of two shares of water from the Cottonwood Creek for the new building construction home in Castle Dale. Everything else remained the same as the previous year. It is the recommendation of both the superintendent and the business administrator that the shares be leased in the same manner as they have been in the last several years.
LuAnn Sorenson, district preschool teacher, reported to the board on the preschool program in the school district. She gave each board member a copy of a brochure that outlines the district program and explains the goals and services provided to those children that are eligible for participation.
She indicated that there are currently programs housed at Ferron Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School and Book Cliff Elementary School. Students from Huntington are bused to Cleveland Elementary and students from Castle Dale are bused to Cottonwood Elementary. Services are provided primarily to preschool age children who live in Title One school boundaries and to children with specialized needs under Special Education.
There are also a number of tuition students who participate as allowed by law. The board members expressed appreciation to Sorenson and to all of the para-educators and support staff that work in this important program.
Principal Tom Baltzer was excused from the meeting due to a job-related assignment out of town.
Baltzer had prepared a written report for each board member to review. Johansen expressed appreciation for the written report and noted Baltzer's efforts on behalf of the students at Huntington Elementary School.
Supt. Sitterud reported to the board concerning a copy of a resolution that the Juab School District Board adopted and would like all school boards in Region 12 to adopt concerning reducing the amount of time students are out of school for basketball games. The resolution would require that the region not play games until at least 5 p.m. beginning with the 2010-2011 season.
The superintendent asked that the board review the resolution and also allow him time to talk with other superintendents in the region about the issue. He would also like to make sure the Emery High School principal and coaches are aware of the resolution and have an opportunity to provide him with feedback.
The superintendent reported on several bills being presented for the Legislature to consider during its current session. He indicated that the Executive Appropriations Committee has asked all state agencies to submit a proposed plan to cut an additional 4 percent from the current year's budget and to start plans for a 3-5 percent cut for 2011.
The general feeling is that the Legislature will use "rainy-day" funds for part of the cuts, but that we could see some additional cuts on the current budget and on the 2011 budget as well.
The March meeting of the Emery County School District Board of Education was held at Cleveland Elementary School. Supt. Sitterud recommended to the board that the following individuals be approved for the positions indicated: Delaina Pizzuto: bus aide, Castle Valley Center bus transportation; Andrea Larsen: assistant track coach-Emery High; Nikki Withers: assistant track coach; Emery High; Dave Hrienson: assistant baseball coach Emery High; Jill Weber: educational assistant, three hour Castle Dale Elementary; Royd Hatt: track coach, Green River High.
Supt. Sitterud presented the following policy revisions to the Board, recommending that each revision be approved as presented:
JIC: student conduct - this is the former bullying policy which now is a new policy that stands by itself. This revision outlines conduct that is prohibited by law and references State law to help schools work with students who are habitually disruptive. JK: student discipline - trimmed down to eliminate lengthy wording and now includes the current State law on student discipline, including reasons for suspension and expulsion.
The next item was the appointment of negotiation team members for upcoming meetings. Board President Johansen appointed herself and Johnson to the licensed team and Royd Hatt and Nanette Tanner to the classified team.
Business Administrator Black will participate on both teams. She also extended authority to Supt. Sitterud to appoint district office personnel to chair negotiations meetings.
Black requested that one board member be appointed as a representative on the district buildings committee. This committee will begin the process of developing a long term plan for the renovation and construction of school buildings. Hatt indicated his interest and volunteered for the appointment. Sam Singleton motioned to appoint Hatt as the board representative on the buildings committee. Other members of the board indicated their interest in being involved in buildings planning and President Johansen requested that Black notify all board members when meetings are being scheduled so that they can attend when possible.
Black presented a list of proposed capital projects to be completed in 2010, either through a bidding process or by the Maintenance Department. Members asked various questions to clarify the purpose of some of the projects. Johnson also recommended that a couple of projects at Canyon View Junior High may work as Eagle Scout projects. Black indicated that he would pass this information on to the school.
Jeneane Warren, Child Nutrition Director, reported to the board on the progress of her programs. She gave each board member a copy of a financial summary from the summer lunch program in 2009. She plans to run the program again and expects it to grow each year.
She is also looking to partner with local libraries during the summer to encourage participation in both reading and summer lunch. She also gave board members a copy of the February report for school breakfast and lunch at each school in the district. President Johansen recognizes Warren for the amazing job she does and for the time and effort she puts into making these programs work successfully.
Principal Ed Clark was invited to report on Cleveland Elementary School. Clark thanked the school board for their support and expressed his excitement that Cleveland Elementary was named a 2009 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Vicki Rasmussen and Principal Clark were able to travel to Washington D.C. in November to accept the award and had a great experience rubbing shoulders with administrators and teachers from other schools throughout the country. Clark also briefly discussed CTE programs in the district. There is a potential that the district will lose some funding through CEU that has been used for vocational programs, and if so, we will need to look at how to replace that funding.
Of note is that the automotive team placed second in the recent competition in New Mexico which includes several junior colleges. The team and Mike Kava should be congratulated.
President Johansen thanked Principal Clark for his report and indicated how proud the Board of Education is about what has been accomplished at Cleveland Elementary.
The superintendent reported on several bills being discussed in the Legislative session.
He indicated that House Bill 4, which has passed, will cost the district almost $70,000 in current year funding. This was the result of a reallocation of funds, most of which ended up going to larger districts in the state. The bill passed before districts even knew about it, so there was little that could be done.
Bills impacting the State retirement system are progressing and would result in a two-tiered system.
One tier for current employees would change very little. The second tier would be for employees hired after July 1, 2011 and would give these employees a choice between a defined contribution plan or a hybrid plan.
The details of these plans are yet to be finalized. Black indicated that the district recently completed an IRS audit on income tax reports and received only a couple of minor, immaterial findings which will be addressed.


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Skip to comments.Church Says Wounded Warrior Project Refused Their Money
Posted on 02/04/2013 5:30:34 PM PST by lqcincinnatus
A Christian church and school in Florida are devastated after they said Wounded Warrior Project refused to accept their fund raising effort because it was religious in nature.
We were heartbroken, said Wallace Cooley, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church and Academy in Fort Pierce, Fla.
Cooley said they had already paid a $100 registration fee to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project and were about to launch the campaign when they received an email from the organization.
The church had planned on taking up a special offering on the last Sunday in February and students were collecting money from family and friends.
(Excerpt) Read more at radio.foxnews.com ...
WWP said as a nonpartisan organization they cannot accept event fundraising from companies in which the product or message is religious in nature.
Pastor Cooley said they were so shocked that the school secretary called Wounded Warrior to make sure there hadnt been a mistake. He said a WWP representative assured her that religious was indeed on their banned list.
We had to tell our children and parents we cant give to the Wounded Warrior Project, Pastor Cooley told Fox News. We are second-class citizens now because we are people of faith.
A Wounded Warrior told Fox News they would look into the matter. The organization did not respond to subsequent telephone calls.
The fundraising project was a joint effort by the 400-member church and the 460 students who attend the academy. The pastor said he first learned about WWP by watching Fox News Channel.
The email the church received from Wounded Warrior
We appreciate the freedoms we enjoy in this country and the fact that our soldiers have fought for freedom of religion, he said. We teach patriotism in our school.
The pastor said they expected to raise as much as $50,000 for the veterans.
We are not a wealthy congregation, he said. But they are generous. We could tell as we began to talk to our people that it stirred their hearts.
He said the idea of giving sacrificially to help someone else struck a chord with students in the academy.
Ted and Cherilyn Mein have two young daughters who attend the school. She said the girls were simply devastated by the news that the fundraising effort had been cancelled.
Our school is all about patriotism, she told Fox News. We teach that our country was founded for religious freedom and then to find out that we couldnt even support the Wounded Warriors because we are Christians it was hard to explain it to them.
Kindergarten teacher Tanya Sue Albritton posted a note on the Wounded Warrior Project Facebook page recounting what she had to tell her class.
They were very sad, Albritton wrote. One little girl wanted to know, Why cant we share with the soldiers?
I was at a loss as to what I should tell her because I dont understand it myself, she wrote. Well, WWP, why cant we share with the soldiers?
Cooley broke the news to his congregation in what he called one of the saddest letters I have ever had to write.
We are very disappointed that we, as a religious organization, are being discriminated against, he wrote to parents. But they are a private organization and have and should have the freedom to make their own rules.
On the flip side, the pastor told parents that we also have the right to make our choice as to where our support goes.
Becky Sharp teaches sixth grade at Liberty Baptist Academy. She posted a message on the Wounded Warrior Facebook page noting here extreme disappointment. She said her students had already raised $400 many of the boys and girls donated their lunch money.
I am deeply disappointed that an organization such as yours would reject money from American citizens who want to thank their soldiers for what they have done, she wrote.
Parents like the Meins are now struggling with how to explain to their children what happened.
I cant say that Ive found a good way to explain it to my children yet, she said.
The pastor said they have already returned donations that had been collected and will be looking for another veterans group to help.
Since you didn't bother to comment I will
Wounded Warriors did not reject the church's money as such. What they said was you have to raise money in a certain way. The church didn't and so that donation was politely rejected. The church had NO business violating the request of WW. If you want to give to an organization follow their fund raising rules other wise find some place else to donate.
It was not just the money it was an EVENT to raise the money that was the key. Had the church just had a yard sale or a bake sale or simply put out collection cans and have people staff those on the street corner they would have been fine. Tough Mudders supports WW by meeting the criteria. This church has no gripe as far as I am concerned. Seems to me they just wanted to play big shot and say look at me look at me, rather than really helpour wounded heroes.
What is this? They don't accept donations officially collected from religious organizations?
Perhaps I misunderstand this. I hope so.
If true, we have lost our way completely.
Hm. I guess I look at a bake sale as an event...what was it they did wrong? Did they have a church service at the same time and pass a plate around or something?
I remember a few months ago that WWP refused donations from a group that supported 2nd amendment issues.
The article explained nothing.
I went to the site under the FAQ and there was a question what fundraisers does WWP not support? and it said "WWP fundraisers cannot be sexual or political in nature and cannot be partnered with alcohol brands."
If you know why they don't allow something the church was doing, would you be willing to post it here? There are a lot of Freepers, including myself who donate every year to this organization, and would be interested in understanding this. Perhaps there is some kind of tax reason they can't, but I would like to know more.
The article explained nothing.
I went to the site under the FAQ and there was a question what fundraisers does WWP not support? and it said "WWP fundraisers cannot be sexual or political in nature and cannot be partnered with alcohol brands."
If you know why they don't allow something the church was doing, would you be willing to post it here? There are a lot of Freepers, including myself who donate every year to this organization, and would be interested in understanding this. Perhaps there is some kind of tax reason they can't, but I would like to know more.
WW issues a press release saying it was a mistake. Although their website apparently does say they wont accept donations from religious organizations.
I did a search on their website for "religion" and got no hits. A search for "religious" gave one hit, and it dealt with organizations that wanted to get a grant from WWP to administer to vets on their own:
Before submitting a letter of interest, please read through our FAQs to determine your organizations grant eligibility. The following opportunities are not eligible for WWP funding:
State or federal programs
Debt reduction
Annual appeals and fundraising events
Political action or religious groups
Medical or academic research
Think tanks
Any activities that include alcohol
I don't get the impression that this was what the church was trying to do...it sounded like they just wanted to send them money. I simply don't get this.
OK, who runs the "charity", how much are they making in salary and what is their political affiliation?
Didn't WW's CEO recently try to walk back an appearance on a gun radio show and only make it worse the more he explained. Do I also recall that the guy's salary was HUGE?
Sounds like WW has no clue about their donor/demographics.
Here is link to questions I raised about WWP. Scroll down.
I give a decently sized donation to them every year around Christmas, and if they have some bizarre rationale, I want to know so I can choose.
They may have a very good reason, some kind of tax handcuff of some sort, but...I would like to know more.
I find it is getting harder for me to donate and not feel my money is being misused. Everyone has some kind of reason not to donate here and not to donate there. Every year I give to WWP, The Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, the SemperFi Fund, the Fisher House, and the USO.
I decided not to give to the USO this year (and donated that elsewhere) because it seemed the USO jumped into bed with JC Penney with both feet, and I have issues with JCP.
It seems like everything has a seamy underbelly. Although, I did have a group I met through the DC chapter of FR who purchased laptops for wounded soldiers, and 100% of the money donated purchased laptops that were delivered...THAT was a great group, but I don't think they are doing it anymore.
Wounded warriors anti-gun?
WWP allocates 55 percent of its revenue to program expenses and 44.8 percent to fundraising and administrative expenses.
give the money to the Fisher House Foundation... which provides free housing for the families of the wounded warriors and other veterans. A better organization that does not waste the money on bloated overhead.
Steven Nardizzi, the $319k/year salary — Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Project, fumbled badly out of the gate in his efforts to diffuse the brouhaha over his groups refusal to participate on Gun Talk Radio last weekend on Veterans Day.
It includes an image of the email from WWP rejecting the donations.
Compensation % of Expenses - 0.55%
$319,692 -Steven Nardizz - Executive Director
Hey, USMCPOP, how you been doing? What is your take on this?
Compensation % of Expenses - 0.55%
$319,692 -Steven Nardizz - Executive Director
Compensation % of Expenses - 0.55%
$319,692 -Steven Nardizzi - Executive Director
Steven Nardizzi, the $319k/year Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Project, fumbled badly out of the gate in his efforts to diffuse the brouhaha over his groups refusal to participate on Gun Talk Radio last weekend on Veterans Day.
The whole disaster was spurred when their communications director declined the invitation to promote WWP on Gun Talk Radio because of the gun-related content of the nationally syndicated radio show.
Late last week, WWP announced their executive director would appear on Greshams show to clarify the WWP position, in addition to offering some weaselese language that they respected everyones right to their rights to gun ownership sorta like President Obama begins his self-description. I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, but
Nardizzi, for being so well-paid, utterly fumbled.
He tried to spin his way out of the mess but only managed to spin himself in deeper, offering all sorts of weak excuses why WWP couldnt partner with gun-related sponsors. He cited sponsorships with cyclists and how WWP had cut back on those sponsorships because of some sort of inferior return on investment.
Gresham pressed Nardizzi, saying that WWP had even changed language on their website from firearms to the more incendiary word weapon.
Nardizzi offered every excuse imaginable, but in the end Gresham pinned him down as saying that while gun owners are absolutely welcome to send money to WWP, they could not use the logo.
Gresham said that sounds an awful lot like WWP not wanting to associate with gun owners. Well take your money, but we dont want to be seen with you, Gresham said, paraphrasing him.
Nardizzi tried to deny this, but it was a lost cause to anyone with half a lick of common sense and intelligence.
Well take your money and you can do fundraisers for us, but we wont let you use our logo! Tom says, mocking Nardizzis attempts to spin the truth.
Thanks, dd...although I admit it isn't any clearer to me. Either they do or they don't have a policy, and if they do have one, are they just trying to change it under the radar so they don't attract attention?
This is something fishy about this to me.
If they do accept from religious organizations, there isn't an issue.
If they don't, why not? Non-profit regulations of some kind? Tax reasons? Atheist groups watching their every move, waiting to pounce? Leadership at WWP dislike religious organizations and want nothing to do with them?
From that story it appears they think churches will collect money under false pretenses.
Steven Nardizzi
Well, it is probably true there are at least a few "churches" out there that might, but I wouldn't think that would be widespread.
Steven Nardizzi's passion for helping wounded veterans began as a temporary job to help him afford night classes at law school.
Here's MY "criteria".
If you reject fundraising by organizations, religious in nature, I will find a different way to support those in need.
There was some sort of rift over firearms related donations as well. Seems odd to me.
I'm a disabled vet and I don't think I'll give to them anymore.
Good question. They seem to spend a lot on advertising - including a Superbowl ad if I'm not mistaken. How many vets could have been helped for life vs. the cost of one ad. Maybe they'll raise 5 times the cost of the ad, who knows. But in my experience, charity is best when it comes from the heart at a personal level. No overhead, no politics.
The evidence points strongly to the contrary. Your position appears to be pulled from thin air.
My money will go to support organizations with a real agenda of helping those whom they profess to be helping.
WWP simply is not even close to being there. They have an agenda, maybe even a mission, but certainly not a cause,at least not the one they profess.
Seems they do not want support/donations from those of us that cling to our religion and/or guns. Where have we heard that before? Also seems the amount of money for their overhead is pretty high. I don't think they need a donation from hubby and I anymore either.
"What is your take on this?"
Sounds a little funky to me, Bob. Don't know those folks personally.
I've been getting by and thanks for asking. The young one has turned out to be a smart-ass, right-wing, war mongering little piece of work. What's a proud Dad supposed to do?
"Good question. They seem to spend a lot on advertising - including a Superbowl ad if Im not mistaken. How many vets could have been helped for life vs. the cost of one ad. Maybe theyll raise 5 times the cost of the ad, who knows. But in my experience, charity is best when it comes from the heart at a personal level. No overhead, no politics."
Yep. When my older boy got killed, I suggested that people donate to charities. But I did try and vet a few, even at that inopportune time. Fischer House, Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society and another that doesn't come immediately to mind all checked out pretty well as far as percentage of funds passed through. My son was no fool and I wasn't going to get duped at the time just because I was vulnerable.
And what does Trace Atkins get in return for his shilling for them?
"I remember a few months ago that WWP refused donations from a group that supported 2nd amendment issues."
I believe you are correct. I think if a charitable organization doesn't want my money because they don't like me, my culture or my positions, some other charity at least as worthy will.
No big deal, just don't call me in the future.
Does that mean his compensation is less than one percent or more than 50 percent of expenses?
At $319,692 I would have to think the latter since that would be a TON of "expenses" otherwise.
Awesome. I like the sound of that...:)
Really? The same Wound Warrior group that uses the song "Say a prayer for peace" won't accept money raised by religious groups?
So they'll use religion to get money but not accept money if it's religious in nature... gotcha...
"Awesome. I like the sound of that...:)"
Hey, he's cute and I love to hug him unless he's carrying concealed. But lumpy love is better then no love at all.
Baloney. They stated they would not accept the church's money due to the religious connection. I have been on their site numerous times, went to every link and I did not find one sentence saying they would not accept "religious" money. I will not support them-—ever.
give the money to the Fisher House Foundation... which provides free housing for the families of the wounded warriors and other veterans. A better organization that does not waste the money on bloated overhead
What sort of false pretense would a church ever want to use for that kind of purpose? Like redirecting funds that it said were for remodeling the church? No makes sense. This ought to be filed in the "beggars that are choosy are stupid" department.
We are in agreement. But, it is a fact there do exist some disreputable churches that would be capable of scamming in some sort of way, but to disallow religious organizations due to a very small population is cutting off the nose to spite the face.
Your "beggars that are choosy are stupid" comment rings true to me. I am seriously reconsidering giving to them based on what I have seen, with this seeming mealy-mouthed explanation. I don't like what I have seen, not one bit.
This charity spends such a small proportion of its donations on actual veterans that, and I beg people's pardon for saying so, it almost seems to be treating these veterans like show pets. Except that a show pet society would probably spend a greater proportion of funds on its show pets.
I think the cause is getting milked and bilked through the WWP. Far better to do something like visit your VA and find out who needs help locally.
Yes...I had this very discussion with a Freeper back in December. He suggested, as you do, that I find needy veterans close to home.
That may be the tack I take...thanks for the suggestion.
I'm not donating to this anymore. CEO makes $319,000/yr, dis gun groups, now this.
The church was taking a special offering during a church service....I think that what WW worries about is the idea that the general public cannot participate in such an event and hence they chose to not accept the money.
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Bang & Olufsen has launched a new 65-inch plasma television. The new TV will compete with Samsung's $40,000 4K TV which went on sale in Australia earlier this year.
The BeoVision 12-65 New Generation 1080P television has a motorised floor stand which is designed to move the 65-inch Bang & Olufsen flagship screen to the user's favorite viewing position on command, as well as a discrete "video engine" that can be installed in a different location than the television.
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This permanent A list entertainer(singer) was in the next room the first time her daughter had sex. She wanted to be there in case her daughter had any questions.
Madge was waiting to be asked to join in.ReplyCancel
I don't see a problem with this and maybe that makes me weird but maybe she was just looking out for her kid and wanted to be there for her if she freaked out or if anything bad happened. I think Madonna really loves her kids and just wants to be there for them when she can.ReplyCancel
Lourdes: hold on dude I gotta ask mom what to do with this thing after U stick it in my mouth?Do I spit or swallow when I get you off? And after that how long will it take for you to be ready to pop my cherry and get me off?ReplyCancel
I hope that she has a special trust fund just for their therapy. I mean, that's taking her narcissism way too far.
I don't think you're weird, Jack. I can see what you're saying but it is too intimate a thing to do knowing that your mother is in the NEXT room and knows what you are doing. If she had said that Lourdes could text her or something while she was in a different wing of the house or a different house altogether, then I could maybe get on board. But the next room? Nope.ReplyCancel
I bet the boyfriend was going "WOW! I get to play 'hide the salami' with Lourdes. But I've got a good chance of giving Mads seconds. Both mom and daughter in one night, I'll be a legend".
You've got to know how young men think, we aren't turned off, we see it as a challenge.ReplyCancel
It says the next room but it's most likely just in the same house if this happened at all. How would enty even know this? I mean honestly does he have recording devices in every celebrities house?ReplyCancel
MOM! Turn the music down!ReplyCancel
@Jack, my guess is the leak was from Lourdes' boyfriend.ReplyCancel
Why not go to a magazine and get money for it then?ReplyCancel
She not regular mom, she's a cool momReplyCancel
I'll bet Lourdes is just leaking crazy stories. There was another one that Madonna wanted Rocco to be gay so she made him watch gay porn and continually asked him if he was gay yet. She's probably trolling us with, "Yeah, my mom was totally in the next room when I had sex!"ReplyCancel
Everybody who steps foot into the house probably has to sign a non disclosure agreement. Selling it to a tabloid is much easier to track then an off conversation that might have been overheard.ReplyCancel
Yeah, Mom, As a matter of fact I DO have a question……..would it be a big problem for you to LEAVE right now?ReplyCancel
OK, I actually went with my daughter to her first GYN exam, because she asked me to. I suppose some people think that's weird.
That having been said, I think this item is messed up. Did the daughter *know* her mother was there?
It's not the 19th century. She could have texted with "questions". How many "questions" could she have, given that there's virtually nothing unknown about sexual intimacy in the 21st century?
I have no desire to be aware of when and where my children are having sex, period. What parent wants in on that? Is this hand-holding reciprocal?To me, this is completely over the line. Post-sex questions are OK. During sex questions posed to your mother are just plain weird.
Big nope.
This decrepit skank was probably 4 fingers deep w/ her ear pressed to the wall and 2 knuckles in her ass.
I can't wait until pretty lil Lourdes is old enough to flee and speak out.ReplyCancel
Didn't this also happen with Shirley MacLaine's daughter? Seems like I've heard this story before.
Yep..Can't do the clicky thing:
Felt like I had heard this same story about Shirley McClain and sure enough, it's I. The daughter's tell all. Can't do click but here's the link.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2272568/Shirley-MacLaines-daughter-Sachi-Parkers-tell-book-Mum-waiting-sex-gurus-I-lost-virginity.htmlReplyCancel
I think this has been highly exaggerated. In the same house, maybe, but most likely not waiting with bated breath for details.ReplyCancel
I don't know about this one.ReplyCancel
I think the weird part is that she was probably 12 when this happened.ReplyCancel
This is the icky side of helicopter parentingReplyCancel
She was the popular guess.ReplyCancel
One: I think @Chris J's point is a good one, only it's more likely Lourdes told her afterwards–not before–and Madonna said, "I know already." You know, because she's her mom and mom's know everything even though we think they don't.
Two: That Shirley MacClaine article sounds like her daughter is a bit of a mess.ReplyCancel
I love how when Madonna was young she did everything she wanted and was crazy wild. Now that she's older and has kids – she sounds like a complete control freak over everything her daughter does. This blind comes off as very creepy to me. They make it sound like she had a spy cam in there or something. Gross!ReplyCancel
Madonna the ultimate the Helicopter parent.
Does anyone know anyone that willing allowed the parent to sit outside the room for the first sexual counter to be available for suggestions or counselling. No. 1 That a buzz kill if there ever was one. For the daughter and for the dude. No. 2 You ask Mom the questions before and then you can ask Mom questions after but not as events are ongoing. Did Madonna want to film it too for the play by play review?
Honey put this guy on waivers he's go no technique. Or better yet let me break him in.ReplyCancel
Kno, no going with your child to the first ob/gyn makes sense, that makes more sense than ever esp if she is under 18, with the recent cases of perverted gynecologists.
And yes true I am picturing Madonna sitting on a chair right outside the door.ReplyCancel
I think Lourdes is quite well adjusted given her lack of drama or publicity while attending high school in NYC these last four years.
Give both parents some credit where credit is due – I think they've done quite well with her. Carlos Leon looks like an attentive father.
God knows about the other three.ReplyCancel
It shows a level of control over her environment that actually impinges on her children's normal development. There is a big problem, and no doubt at least one of the kids will have these obsessive control issues as well. It's a level of bad that isn't going to make for healthy adults, and if she feels as though she is losing control she will use money to keep it. The kids will never be free unless they become financially independent of money bags.ReplyCancel


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Skip to comments.Obama to Give Wind Farms 30-Year Pass on Eagle Deaths
Posted on 12/06/2013 12:33:35 PM PST by ColdOne
The Obama administration is about to approve a rule that will ensure the death of golden and bald eagles for the next 30 more years.
Hundreds of thousands of birds die each year flying into the deadly turbine blades atop the soaring towers that compose wind farms. The rule will give wind farms thirty year permits for the non purposeful take of eagles-that is where the take is associated with but not the purpose of, the activity. The take of eagles is also a euphemism for the slaughter of them.
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Not surprising he's willing to kill the mascot of the country he hates.
What about the eaglets?!
Other, fossil fuel energy companies routinely get fined millions for a few birds, and the 'greenies' get a pass for 30yrs and millions of birds. Go figure.
Buck Ofama and the Demon he rode in on.....
Effing hypocritical POS!
In 30 years these wind farms will nothing more than rusting abandoned eyesores. I hate those things. Not only are they killing eagles and other raptors but bats by the thousands.
Kind of like the thick layer of black filthy pollution coating the Soviet Bloc cities. It's okay if the government does it or makes excuses though law. Birds of a feather plummet together.
He's not real fond of ANYTHING intrinsically American, is he : /
Dear Lord, please share Your strength.
Time for the Eagles to eat their peas. :-)
Still waiting...
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DDT never killed a single eagle, but it was banned. Millions of humans have died as a result. (It was claimed, but never proved, that DDT caused eagle eggs to have soft shells, resulting in some eagles not being born. Of course, thousands of eagles were born during the DDT era, or how else would they be here today.)
Same with solar. My local government installed solar panels on some buildings, using Federal grants, of course. In approx. 28-30 years they will pay for them selves, howevr they are expected to only last 20 years.
Kill the eagles for the sake of "green energy", but screw solid communities well-being for the sake of a snail.
One of the manufacturing sites I visit on occasion paid a hefty fine last year because three migratory birds landed in their waste-water treatment pond and got sucked into an intake pipe.
Outrageous. Eagles are much more valuable than useless wind turbines.
Not surprising hes willing to kill the mascot of the country he hates.
Obama has a new mascot for his new nation
I'll bet they didn't have warning signs in Duck, did they?
Where's PETA? Greenpeace or any treehugging rights group out there. Poor Eagles...they almost went extinct because of DDT...now useless eyesore turbines..for what????
If you picked up an eagle feather you found in the woods it could bring a $25,000 fine. However to chop up endangered eagles in a windmill is now OK. I wonder how many spotted owls and other endangered critters are killed or have their habitats disrupted by these wind farms? If any private development so much as potentially encroached on the habitat of any endangered critters federal regulators would shut it down. This is utter environmental hypocrisy.
I work in the mining industry; I wish I was given a dime for every dollar we spend protecting birds...I would be a wealthy miner.
This will be interesting to see how the dinosaur press hides this.
Or why are these birds being killed by the windmills. I seen the windmills and they are really big and going pretty slow. Why can't the birds see them. If it is all at night, then could they just put lights on the windmills? Are a lot of birds killed by running into other big, tall, moving things like trees in the wind? Could some type of sound device be put on the windmills to warn the blind birds of their existence.
Lastly, is this not just normal evolution taking place, the survival of the fittest. The birds that learn to avoid the windmills will have lots of babies who will pass on the ability to avoid windmills to their young and soon no more birds will die from this malady of modern life. If the birds can not learn, then evolution would have them die out as being unfit. Now I'll have you know I'm a young earth creationist so do not believe in this evolution theory and I like eagles, thou I have never seen one in the wild. Maybe I should go stand under a windmill, as I'd be sure to see at least one as hundreds of thousands are being killed there.
above are just a few of my questions about the enormous number of birds, especially eagles being killed by the evil windmills. Now I have neither an eagle nor a windmill so I have no dog in this fight.
Just call me when the windmills have killed as many eagles as DDT supposedly did. Poor old birds just can't get a break. Since birds eat bugs I expect we'll soon have a malaria outbreak-—as soon as the windwhackers knock off enough birds. And tell me again how many eagles were killed by hydro and nuclear power plants?
The blades on big wind turbines may look like they are moving slowly, because they are big, but the propeller speed at the tip can be over 200 mph.
I have studied this issue. You should do the same.
Windmills are highly destructive to bird populations, especially Golden Eagles. Without taxpayer subsidies there would be ZERO large windmill farms.
I pray the next President and hopefully Conservative Congress can strip all subsidies for wind and solar, and put in the same fines for green Marxist windmills as they do for oil companies.
I'm SURE the enviro-Nazi's will be screaming bloody murder in 3.., 2.., oh... wait...
That might make a Democrat look bad, and we can't have that, can we.
The biggest bird killers are house cats.
So when are cats going to be banned?
My thoughts exactly. It makes perfect sense.
In the wild, just about anything with which a bird might collide will have one or more of the following characteristics:
An eagle that's far enough away from a windmill would be able to see it, of course, but would likely also judge the space between blades as being plenty big to fly through. An eagle that approached the windmill would likely see the blades fall outside its field of view and recognize them as being well beyond the distance where any natural danger the eagle might face would pose a threat. After that point, an eagle who was flying past the windmill wouldn't see the blades any more, but could easily get blindsided by one.
It's unreal. Replacing a little bridge across a river in New Hampshire is going to take about the same amount of time as it took to build the Empire State Building, inconveniencing thousands of people for a year and a half in part because they don't want to bother the eagles, but yet wind turbines dice them up and it's "oh well..."
About six years ago, I was watching a German documentary on the surge upward in windmills. It was a personalized piece...they actually spent thirty minutes with the maintenance guy who went out each morning to a "farm".
As the maintenance guy arrives....he pulls out this plastic bag. The camera crew asked what that was for as they are walking up to the first windmill. The maintenance guy bent over and picked up a dead bird, and noted it was for hauling the dead ones away...real crisp dry humor...as a German would deliver it.
I'd guess he picked up two or three at that site. The camera guy asked...how often does this happen. And the maintenance guy said..."everyday".
I just sat there and thought you ought to have tens of thousands of environmentalists all disturbed over this fact in Germany. Strangely enough....they say nothing. You have to figure that 50,000 birds daily in Germany....are getting whacked by the blades. Statistically, it'd take thirty years but you'd eventually kill off the bird population.
For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
(in the wind i.e. spirit - רוח)
The US Attorney wanted fines and jail time for oil company execs, and these were not endangered species.
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