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Spectral DNC-L
- Overview
- Ingredients
- Features
- More than minoxidil alone, this high-performance breakthrough delivers the most aggressive, powerful, and effective topical treatment to retain and regrow hair because it fuses a broad spectrum of clinically proven compounds. In a cream base for easy application without dripping, Spectral DNC-L contains research-grade minoxidil, plus 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, arginine, retinol, Aminexil, and more.
- This coordinated attack against baldness means that Spectral DNC-L can protect against damage, slow hair loss, improve follicle health, and grow new hair longer, thicker, and faster than any other product. So you get to keep the hair you have, regrow the hair you lost, and live the lifestyle you really want!
- Spectral DNC-L has the following ingredients:
- Minoxidil: Starts with highly effective research-grade 5% minoxidil because, as the first drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), it remains the best-known and most widely used.
- Arginine: Helps to strengthen and feed hair follicles because it contains the amino acid arginine, a metabolic precursor of nitric oxide, an important vasodilator and mediator of cutaneous cell function.
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors: Deploys three potent compounds that inhibit the activity of 5-alpha-reductase because that enzyme converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which damages hair follicles. These extracts are olive (verbascoside), saw palmetto (serenoa repens), and flax seed (secoisolariciresinol diglucoside).
- Procyanidins. Spectral.DNC-L contains procyanidins, flavanols derived naturally from apples, because the latest research indicates they restore the hairline nearly as effectively as minoxidil restores the vertex.
- Adenosine: This nucleoside plays an important role for hair because it works in biochemical processes like energy transfer (adenosine triphosphate and adenosine diphosphate) and signal transduction (cyclic adenosine monophosphate).
- Aminexil: This patented molecule makes Spectral DNC-L clearly superior to other hair-growth products because, after minoxidil, Aminexil is the medication most clearly proven to grow hair. It preserves hair, protects roots, and strengthens fibers.
- Retinol: Incorporates retinol, a form of vitamin A, because it improves the absorption and effectiveness of minoxidil. Often prescribed together, researchers have found that coupling retinol with minoxidil yields better results than using either alone.
- Vitamins and minerals: Contains a rich vitamin and mineral complex, especially biotin and mineral salts, because these chemicals support the energy transfer and metabolic functions of hair follicles.
- Herbal extracts: The pure extracts of ivy and hops added to Spectral DNC-L stimulate the effectiveness of minoxidil, Aminexil, and other growth agents because the compounds are known to speed circulation and deliver nutrition to affected tissues.
- Nanosome delivery: Among numerous innovations, Spectral DNC-L delivers pure extracts through advanced nanosome encapsulation. With this proprietary technology, micro-spheres of organic liposome - 200 times smaller than a human skin cell - deposit active compounds deep within the scalp. While common creams and lotions just sit on the surface, tiny nanosomes fuse with affected tissues, dissolving gradually over 12 hours, targeting compounds for maximum performance.
- About the brand
Spectral DNC-L is indicated for men with advanced androgenic alopecia - male pattern baldness of 4 or greater on the Norwood scale - Spectral DNC-L combines all the latest science into one convenient formula to regrow hair via multiple pathways.
Active Ingredient:
Minoxidil 4.5%
Other Ingredients:
Xanthan Gum; PEG-100; Isopropyl Palmitate; Octadecyl Alcohol; Hexadecanol; Glycerin Monostearate; White Camphor Oil; Oleanolic Acid, Silicon Oil; Propylene Glycol; Proprietary Nanosome Dispersion of Verbascoside, Flax Seed Extract Standardized with Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside, and Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmeto) Extract; Procyanidin B-2 and C-1; Adenosine, Retinol; Vitamin and Mineral Complex; Ivy (Hedera Helix); Hops (Humulus Lupulus); Diaminopyrimidine Oxide (Aminexil), Piractone Olamine; Emu Oil; Menthol; Arginine; Copper Tripeptide, DMDMH; Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile; Phenoxyethanol.
Twice each day, dispense 4 pumps onto fingertips to cover the affected area completely. Massage it evenly onto the scalp, then wash hands with soap and water. Allow Spectral DNC-L to dry completely before styling. Treat consistently for three months, without missing applications, before evaluating results.
Launched in 1996, Divine Skin is the mission for DS Laboratories, famous for innovation and results. DS Laboratories offers the latest technology in beauty solutions from hair loss solutions to anti-aging skin care.
Works, And New Smell Not Too Bad.This stuff DOES in fact work, even on the front hairline. And the previous formulas used to stain and smell worse, but I think they have corrected that. The current batches don't smell bad at all, and the yellowing of the skin is much less noticable as well. However, as everyone else says, the pump is HORRID. DS Laboratories apparently doesn't care either. I have already returned 2 bottles to them for bad pumps and they still keep sending out bad pumps. My guess is that at $45/bottle they are making so much money they don't care about bad pumps and returned bottles. If you get a bad pump, I urge you to call them, complain, and demand a new bottle. Maybe if enough people do this they'll get off their butts and fix the pump issues.Oct 7, 2009Josh
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Formula Works, Even For Front!i used this for 2 weeks and already saw results. i stopped using it when i went on a trip, and the results reversed. HOWEVER, everyone knows you have to keep using for these types of thing to work on hair loss.worked in front especially, which is extremely rare (no fda solution is known to regularly do that).no bad smells, yellow-ish stains but who cares.i put on too much one time, and got dizzy from the minoxidil - SO, i advise you not to glob it on, even though after a thin layer it absorbs so fast. just let it be. (dizziness cleared up within the hour when i went to bed. only happened once, no big deal.the only problems are with the bottle - i swear, some idiot with 1/19 of a brain made it. the thing has a pump which absolutely does not work after the first couple of uses (no it is not "jammed" its just wont suck the stuff up.Jul 30, 2009Michael Lewis / Valencia California
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Had To Stop Using ItI had high hopes for this one. I had used the Fabao products with some success and the Nioxin products when my hair loss was limited. With this product I almost immediately started to develop small scabs and this problem continued for about two weeks before I stopped.Mar 26, 2009William / Cleveland,Ohio
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Working Great But 1 ProblemAfter 3 bottles of Spectral DNC-L the product is working best in the frontal area where hair loss was the most recent.New real hairs are appearing all over the front. My balding spot in the back area has been void for a while and may take longer to achieve results. As for the smell, it is not nearly bad as some people have claimed.The only big problem with the product is the pump system which is poorly designed. You are supposed to pump 4 times to get the product out and it is supposed to give you 1 ml of product. The pump does not pump out that amount and stops working or actually does not work at all. I am on my third bottle and what I have done to insure 1 ml of product is I obtained a 1 ml spoon and I open the bottle and transfer the product using the pump stem and scrape it on the sides of the spoon till I get the full 1 ml. On my first bottle after 60 applications (supposed empty bottle at that time) I noticed that there was a lot of product left in the bottle indicating to me that my applications were not being applied at the full amount. The first bottle was the only one that the pump worked at all. Bottles 2 and 3 did not work and I suggest using the 1 ml spoon method.Mar 7, 2009Anonymous / PA
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Smell Not BadAre some of you using an older lot because I notice the newer lots I received lately has a faint, barely noticeable smell that is kinda fresh like ... floral hands soap or something...I have been using it for more than a year now and have started Propecia for half a year. The results are excellent, though it may be due to the combination of both drug. My hairloss was still in the early stage when started and my hairline is a now bit lower with the temporal areas filling up with gradually thicker hair. Gradually thicker hair is growing on each side of my forehead which never had thick hair, making my forehead look narrower now.The process is very slow but I am indeed regaining my juvenile hairline, although the density loss at my temporal areas still need time to improve. Regardless, my forehead already looks smaller than ever before.Feb 27, 2009Jay / California
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5 StarsThis is a 5 star product. Spreads easily, absorbs quickly and most importantly is actually growing back my hair. I recommend it.Feb 10, 2009Nathan / Oregon
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ExcellentWorks even better than Spectal DNC. It has a strong smell but goes on smoothly and absorbs quickly. The smell isnt a problem after that. My hair is growing back, although its not very thick, it is growing back. Im sticking with since its the first thing that really worked on me.Feb 4, 2009Mark W. / Virginia
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Smells Smells SmellsI had to stop using this product after few month when someone asked me if I spray myself with vitamins. It really smells very very very exteremely bad and you will stop noticing how bad it is after using it for a while, until people wonder what the hell are you spraying yourself with...that was the cut off point!Dec 10, 2008J
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Smells FunnyJust got my package of DNC-L and applied it tonight. I have been on DNC for about a year with a limited success. I am probably an early stage 4 on the Norwood scale. Using DNC for a year has increased the hear count in the vortex and crown areas - more of beach fuzz (fine hair with a lighter color). Some hairs however have become a little thiker and are growing normal. Still, my vortex is a show through. I am hoping DNC-L will increase the density. The product looks weried and smells really really funny. It smells like hospital rubber gloves or a vitamins bottle. I am not sure I want to go out in public after I apply this product. I will see how long the smell lasts tonight. It is certainly make me a little dizzy as I type this!Jul 9, 2008J
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It Works For MeThining temporal areas are the hardest places to treat; in fact no drug was approved to be efficacious by the FDA. I tried the DNC (9 months) and then DNC-L (2 months now) 2x a day with discipline and of course skeptism (but with great patience) knowing that itll be a slow process as it takes many hair growth cycles from newly grown peach fuss to become real hair. And to my amazement my temporal areas are indeed filling up with real hair after the peach fuss fell off. I am slowly regaining my juvenile hairline!! The smell is not a problem for me...just a bit like olive and herbs...much better than taking saw palmeto as i fear it may casue hormonal imbalance and thus undesirable effects, etc. No complains really. I believe the addtional ingredients make it different from other products...although I have never tried other topical products. I also use the shampoo...and thank God (and the researchers) that these products are available. I rather starve than be without given how much I care about my hairline.Apr 28, 2008Jay / CAHAIR TYPEFine or Thin Hair
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BOSTON – Eastern Bank is providing $42 million funding to build four solar energy farms in Massachusetts and one in New Jersey, reported the Boston Business Journal.
The three firms receiving funding are Rhode Island-based NuGen Capital Management LLC, Watertown Mass.-based Kearsarge Energy LP and Newton, Mass.-based Mark Investment Inc.
Eastern is providing half the financing for each project, federal grants will cover roughly 30 percent and the remaining 20 percent will have to be brought in by developers.
NuGen's projects are located in Swansea and New Jersey, Kearsarge's are in Hubbardston and Mark Investments' are located in Andover and Fall River.
The loans will be paid off over 11 years, according to Eastern.
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|1/3-Atomoxetine placebo and parent training in autism
|Handen, Benjamin
|University of Pittsburgh
|1/3 CBT for anxiety disorders in autism: Adapting treatment for adolescents
|Wood, Jeffrey
|University of California, Los Angeles
|1/3-Multisite RCT of early intervention for spoken communication in autism
|Kasari, Connie
|University of California, Los Angeles
|2/3-Atomoxetine placebo and parent training in autism
|Aman, Michael
|Ohio State University
|2/3 CBT for anxiety disorders in autism: Adapting treatment for adolescents
|Storch, Eric
|University of South Florida
|2/3-Multisite RCT of early intervention for spoken communication in autism
|Smith, Tristram
|University of Rochester
|3/3-Atomoxetine placebo and parent training in autism
|Smith, Tristram
|University of Rochester
|3/3 CBT for anxiety disorders in autism: Adapting treatment for adolescents
|Ehrenreich-May, Jill
|University of Miami
|3/3-Multisite RCT of early Intervention for spoken communication in autism
|Landa, Rebecca
|Kennedy Krieger Institute
|ACE Center: Risk and protective factors in the development of associated symptoms in autism
|Estes, Annette
|University of Washington
|ACE Network: Early pharmacotherapy guided by biomarkers in autism
|Chugani, Diane
|Wayne State University
|A randomized clinical trial of cognitive enhancement therapy for adults with autism spectrum disorders
|Minshew, Nancy
|University of Pittsburgh
|A sibling mediated imitation intervention for young children with autism
|Meyer, Katherine
|Michigan State University
|Biomarkers in Autism of Aripiprazole and Risperidone Treatment (BAART)
|Devane, C. Lindsay
|Medical University of South Carolina
|Early intervention for children screened positive for autism by the First Year Inventory
|Baranek, Grace; Watson, Linda; Reznick, Steven; Crais, Elisabeth
|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
|Enhancing inter-subjectivity in infants at high risk for autism
|Bryson, Susan; Brian, Jessica; Smith, Isabel; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Roberts, Wendy
|IWK Health Centre/Dalhousie University; University of Toronto; University of Alberta; The Hospital for Sick Children
|Enhancing understanding and use of conversational rules in school-aged speakers with autism spectrum disorders
|Austin, Sarita
|Yale University
|Evaluating behavioral and neural effects of social skills intervention for school-age children with autism spectrum disorders
|Wang, A. Ting; Soorya, Latha
|Mount Sinai School of Medicine
|Evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation to improve functional outcomes for young adults with autism spectrum disorders
|Minshew, Nancy
|University of Pittsburgh
|HCC: Collaborative research: Social-emotional technologies for autism spectrum disorders
|Picard, Rosalind
|Massachusetts Institute of Technology
|HCC: Collaborative research: Social-emotional technologies for autism spectrum disorders
|Goodwin, Matthew
|The Groden Center, Inc.
|Improving synchronization and functional connectivity in autism spectrum disorders through plasticity-induced rehabilitation training
|Pineda, Jaime
|University of California, San Diego
|Integrated play groups: Promoting social communication and symbolic play with peers across settings in children with autism
|Wolfberg, Pamela
|San Francisco State University
|Neural and behavioral outcomes of social skills groups in children with ASD
|Wang, A. Ting; Soorya, Latha
|Mount Sinai School of Medicine
|Neurocognitive markers of response to treatment in autism
|Young, Gregory
|University of California, Davis
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Progress: The investment in projects under this objective is making good progress toward the recommended amount, with more than 20 projects funded in 2011 and 2012.
Remaining Gaps, Needs, and Opportunities: Current projects in this area are restricted to small pilot studies, which are essential to establishing a foundation prior to expansion to larger scale work. Thus, increased investment in this area is important. It should be noted that most RCTs in the future will incorporate some aspect of biological signatures (thus potentially presenting a challenge to future coding of projects).


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Sergio Rossi Metallic Leather Keyhole Pump
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Summary The Confectionery market in Belgium is led by Chocolate category in both value and volume terms in 2015. Private label products in the Gum category registered the fastest growth during 2012-2015. Key Findings - Of the three categories analyzed, Gum will be the fastest growing value category, registering a CAGR of 11.9% during 2015-2020. - Older consumers account for majority of Gum and Chocolate consumption in Belgium. - Hypermarkets and Supermarkets is the leading distribution channel accounting for nearly half of the overall Confectionery distribution in 2015. - Mondel?z International, Inc and Perfect Van Melle SpA are the leading market players in the country. - Private label products had high market penetration of 12.9% in 2015. They compete with brands, which has resulted in a private label products gaining market share from brands during 2012-2015 Synopsis Canadean's Consumer and Market Insights report on the Confectionery market in Belgium provides insights on high growth categories to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data and brands market shares. What else is contained? - Market data: Overall market value and volume data with growth analysis for 2010-2020 - Category coverage: Value and growth analysis for Chocolate, Gum and Sugar Confectionery with inputs on individual segment share within each category and the change in their market share forecast for 2015-2020 - Health and Wellness Analysis: Provides key health and wellness attributes and consumer benefits driving the sales of confectionery products in Belgium. It also provides the market share of leading companies offering confectionery products with health and wellness attributes. - Leading players: Market share of brands and private labels, including private label growth analysis from 2012-2015 - Distribution data: Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels such as Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food and Drinks Specialists and others in 2015 - Consumer survey data: Provides category volume consumption by gender, age-group, education and urbanization. - Packaging data: consumption breakdown for packaging materials and containers in each category, in terms of percentage share of number of units sold. Packaging material data for Flexible Packaging, Paper and Board, Rigid Plastics, and others; container data for: Bag/Sachet, Foil, Film, Box, and others Reasons To Buy - Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis - Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities - Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed brand share analysis to plan effective market positioning
Table Of ContentsIntroduction
- Report Scope
Country Context
- Macroeconomic indicators -GDP Per Capita, Population, Consumer Price Index and Age Profile
- Retail and foodservice figures -Key Takeaways
Market Overview
- Value and volume analysis for Argentina's Confectionery market
- Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on Confectionery market
- Historic and forecast value analysis by category
- Winners and losers by categories with change in market share
- Segment share in a category (value terms) and change in market share
Retail Landscape and Key Distribution Channels
- Leading retailers in Argentina's Food market
- Leading distribution channels (value terms) in Argentina's Confectionery market
- Leading distribution channels ((value terms) by category
Competitive Landscape
- Market share of leading brands (in value and volume terms) by category and segment
Health and Wellness analysis
- Key Health and Wellness product attributes driving sales
- Key Health and Wellness consumer benefits driving sales
- Key Health and Wellness companies and market share
- Confectionery market by type of packaging material/container (in volume terms)
- Confectionery market by type of packaging closure (in volume terms)
- Confectionery market by type of packaging, forecast(in volume terms)
Consumer trend analysis
- Canadean's consumer trend framework and explanation of the sub-trends
- For key trends in Argentina's Confectionery market:
- How the trend is influencing consumption in Argentina's Confectionery market
- How to target the trend in Argentina's Confectionery market
- How the trend will evolve in Argentina's Confectionery market
- Key target demographic and the rate and which the trend will evolve
- What are the key drivers that will influence growth of confectionery market in the future
Innovation examples
- New products launched in Argentina's Confectionery market
- Country context
- Category value and volume data
- Sector Overview
- Segment data
- Health and Wellness data
- Packaging data
- Category definitions
- Segment definitions
- Health and Wellness definitions
- Channel definitions
- Explanation of sub-trends
- Methodology
- About CanadeanList Of TablesTable 1: Country Indicators -overall food value and volume, 2015
Table 2: Market value analysis in ARS and US$, 2010-2020
Table 3: Market volume growth analysis, 2010-2020
Table 4: Exchange rate fluctuations: US$ to ARS
Table 5: Average prices (ARS and US$) by category, 2015
Table 6: Leading retailers
Table 7: Leading brands by segment, 2015
Table 8: Leading brands by category, 2015
Table 9: Key Health and Wellness product attributes driving sales, 2015
Table 10: Key Health and Wellness consumer benefits driving sales, 2015Lisst Of FiguresFigure 1: Macro economic analysis: GDP per capita, Population, CPI (2010-2015), Age Profile (2015)
Figure 2: Foodservice transactions by sectors, profit and cost, 2015
Figure 3: Market volume share analysis by categories, 2015
Figure 4: Growth analysis by category, 2010-2020
Figure 5: Change in market share by category, 2015-2020
Figure 6: Leading distribution channels, overall Food, 2011-2014
Figure 7: Leading distribution channels by category, 2015
Figure 8: Brand share analysis by categories (by value and volume), 2015
Figure 9: Brand share analysis by segments (by value and volume), 2015
Figure 10: Key Health and Wellness companies by categories
Figure 11: Packaging analysis -key packaging material, type, closure, 2015
Figure 12: Growth in key packaging material, type, closure, 2015-2020


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Unique and stylish with a rockin' flare. The Sentry sneaker from Sorel will make your presence unforgettable.
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April 07, 2014
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Here's a better look of the collision. Kozuka admitted this was his fault becaus Dai was doing his run through and had priority.
Here's a better look of the collision. Kozuka admitted this was his fault becaus Dai was doing his run through and had priority.
Daisuke has not been able to land his Lutzes and 4T in practices, which is why he will attempt 4F instead.
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It's a pretty "epic" collision to say the least.
That collission looked awful (though yes, a bit cartoonish) and I really hope Daisuke is not affected. Kozuka must feel awful, too. Those Japanese guys are so cute though
Daisuke's difficulties with those jumps are because of his knee surgery. He's not used to the spring.
One of the reasons I'm not so harsh on skaters falling is because proper falling prevents injuries. Daisuke injured his knee holding on to a bad landing. He said he was quite injury free before that because he knew how to fall. Popping a jump too is an automatic action by the body to prevent injury.
The most recent incident is Voronov's injury from his quad landing in COC. I'm all for skater's well being and long term health. Pushing too hard can ruin one's body as well as career. E.g. Plushenko's hips are gone and require mulltiple surgeries. The great Yagudin's career was cut short - unfortunate for him and for the fans.
It was clearly an accident. However, had it been anyone else aside from Kozuka or Oda, I feel conspiracy theories would be all over the place by now.
Awww, poor Dai and Taka! They seem to be okay; I hope no one is seriously injured. Kozuka appears very sorry and embarrassed that it happened. Poor guys; it just goes to show that you have to be tough as nails to be a figure skater and be prepared to expect anything to happen. Outsiders always take for granted just how difficult and dangerous this sport can be! I hope they both can skate up to their bests!
Good luck to both Dai and Taka as they are actually my guys I am betting on!!!!!
Just one forum as an example.
BTW, I believe Rippon got a bruised cheek from the collision but not a shoulder injury. He was sick from a cold through the competition though. Patrick was ridiculed for not getting up as fast but I was concerned he might have hurt his back again. He injured his back very badly in a mountain biking accident and the pain came back for a day just before SC. He didn't want that reported so probably would keep quiet about it if his back was hurt from the collision.
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WELLINGTON-Bruce D. Norton, age 80, passed away suddenly at his home on Dec. 4, 2007, with his loving wife of 61 years at his side.
Bruce was born March 5, 1927 in Sunnyside, Utah to Lafe and Vida Norton. He was the ninth of 10 children. He was a lifetime resident of Wellington, spending summers of his early youth, in Clark's Valley (Kiz) where his family homesteaded.
He married his sweetheart, Gwenda Timothy, on July 20, 1946. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. They were sweethearts for 63 years.
Bruce became a coal miner at 17 and mined coal for 39 years with all but a year at Horse Canyon Mine. He loved being a miner. Bruce was an active member of the UMWA and was a union safety representative for many years. Bruce would want to be remembered as a strong union man, and a staunch democrat.
Horses, cattle, and cowboying were his true passions. He was one of the original members of the Wellington Mountaineers Horse Riding Club, and at 31 became the leader of the Wellington Rough Riders Junior riding club. During his leadership, the Junior Riding Club maintained the trophy for Outstanding Riding Club for five years. He loved working with kids and horses.
Bruce always ran a small farm besides being a coal miner until his retirement when he and his sweetheart became "Snow Birds" flying away for the winter months with other family members and friends. These were some very special years for them. He was the heart and soul of his family. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and they loved him. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and as a man who liked to have fun.
He is survived by his sweetheart, Gwenda; children, Norene K. Norton of Price, Utah; Ronda (Marty) Olson of Wellington, Utah; and Pamela (Matt) Rauhala, also of Wellington, Utah; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna (Dale) Jensen; sister-in laws, Melene Norton, and Elaine Norton; brother-in-law Perry (Carol) Timothy; and sister in laws, Sally Timothy; Rhea Timothy; and Lavon Timothy.
He is preceded in death by his infant son, Rodney Bruce; granddaughter, Carlene Olson; his parents, Lafe and Vida Norton; sister, Vivian; brothers, Darrell, Melvin, Glen, Carl, and Ross; and also an infant brother and sister, Melva and Athel buried in Woodsville, Idaho.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 7, 2007 at 12 p.m. at the Wellington LDS Stake Center. Friends called for a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Price and also at the stake center one hour preceding the services on Friday, with a grave dedication following at the Wellington City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
ORANGEVILLE-Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and longtime friend, Joy Lynn Humphrey, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 at age of 51 after fighting breast cancer and leukemia for the last three years.
She was born on Aug. 30, 1956 in Memphis, Tenn. to Joseph and Carolyn Shanks Dale. She married Jay Mark Humphrey on April 18, 1975 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Joy Lynn graduated from Brigham Young University. She was a Special Education teacher at Huntington Elementary. She devoted her life to serving others but especially focused her attention to helping children with disabilities. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and she loved holidays, especially Christmas. Her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always had a book to give her grandkids when they would come to visit. She loved going camping, riding 4-wheelers, scrapbooking, cooking, and shopping.
Joy Lynn is survived by her husband, Jay Mark Humphrey; her four sons and one daughter: Jared Humphrey, Justin Humphrey, and Joe (Tamra) Humphrey all of Orangeville; Jeff (Jennifer) Humphrey of Farmington; Jessica (Ben) Lindley of Lehi; five grandchildren: Hagen, Hailey, Kylan, Reese, and Jaylynn; her parents: Joe and VeRee Dale; three brothers and three sisters: Bill (Nadene) Cox of Hyde Park; Marcie (Lonie) Zwahlen of Ferron; Reggie (Stacy) Dale of Rock Springs; Cheryl (Vic) Tsushima of North Ogden; Valarie (Kash) Winn of Ferron; Shayne (Heidi) Dale of Ferron; many nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored and was a mother to them all; wonderful neighbors that were like family; and all her wonderful close friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Carolyn Shanks Dale, and many grandparents that she was very close to.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 8 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Orangeville LDS Church House. A viewing was held at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the church prior to the services. Interment was in the Orangeville City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
GREEN RIVER-Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Bonnie Lou Perryman Pittman, age 67, passed away Dec. 2, 2007.
She was born May 21, 1940 in Forsyth, Mo. to Floyd and Eunice Perryman.
Married Bruce Pittman, later divorced.
Bonnie was a resident of Green River since 1975 where she managed and worked at various restaurants. She loved her family and fishing. Bonnie was always willing to help those in need. She was a woman of great perseverance and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Survived by her children, Aaron Jacob (Amber) Pittman, Rebekah Sen-Jo (Billy) Aldrich, both of Green River; J.D. (Jamie) Pittman, Garberville, Calif.; Samuel Martin (Mindy) Pittman, Grand Junction, Colo.; 10 grandchildren, Justina, Jacob, William, Nathan, Samantha, Alexis, Ricky, Kiana, Makiha, Syann; and five siblings.
Funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Green River Bible Church. Family was at the church Saturday one hour prior to service. Interment was in the Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.
PRICE-Ray William Downard, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Orem, Utah.
He was born Nov. 2, 1915 in Price, Utah to Arnel William and Olga Richelmann Downard.
Married Lucille Anderson on July 22, 1937 in Price, later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they raised two children and one foster son in their favorite town of Price.
Ray was an amazing person. He was never too busy to help someone in need. He supported his family by working as a building contractor. Ray served in the community as the Carbon County Assessor; a member of the first Jeep Posse (search and rescue team) in Price; and as the president of the Price Chamber of Commerce.
You can see the fruits of his labors to this day as he was instrumental in the founding and eventual success of the Price Prehistoric Museum, where he also served as Chairman of the Board. He loved history and nature.
Ray is survived by his wife, Lucille; son, Jerry (Vonda) Downard; daughter, Linda (Ralph) Dent; foster son, John (Gail) Zarkis; eight grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service, Wednesday, Dec.12, 2007, 11:30 a.m., Price Fifth LDS Ward Chapel, 545 East 400 North. Family will be at the church Wednesday from 10-11:15 a.m. Friends are welcome at Mitchell's daily. Interment, Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.
Price-loving son, father, grandson, nephew and uncle, Albert Ray Valdez, age 39, passed away Dec. 3, 2007 at his home.
He was born June 27, 1968, in Price, Utah to Joe Albert Valdez and Viola Flores.
He enjoyed playing baseball and drawing. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his daughter Chriselyn and biking with her.
Survived by his mother, Viola Flores; daughter, Chriselyn Valdez, both of Price; father, Joe Albert (Melanie) Valdez; sister, Paige Valdez, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandparents, Isador (Rose) Jacquez, Price; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral Mass Saturday was held Dec. 8, 2007, 12 noon, Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Friday evening 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family was at Mitchell's Friday and Saturday one hour prior to service. Committal service Mt. View Cemetery, Helper. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Albert's daughter Chriselyn Valdez, 749 South Elm, Price, UT, 84501.
FERRON-Louise Page Funk, 85, passed away Dec. 9, 2007 in Ferron, Utah. Louise was born on Aug. 26, 1922, in Slaterville, Utah, to John Henry Page and Mary Lucinda Bingham. She was the youngest of three daughters.
Louise grew up in Huntsville where she attended school until high school. She graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City in 1940. Louise married Air Force pilot Randall Anderson in 1943. She was widowed several months later when Randall's plane was shot down during WWII.
On Dec. 2, 1944, she married Jack Jesse Funk in Salt Lake City. They spent most of their married life in Ferron, Utah where they raised five sons. Jack passed away July 27, 1983.
Louise worked for many years at Singleton's Grocery Store in Ferron and then became the dietary manager at the Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center. After retirement, she served on their Board of Directors for 20 years. In 1985-86 Louise served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Angeles, Calif. She worked for many years as a temple worker at the Manti Temple.
Louise was known as a wonderful cook, and she was known for her beautiful afghans. She loved spending time at the family cabin at Ferron Reservoir, fishing and hunting.
She was preceded in death by both parents and her sister Emeline.
Louise is survived by her five sons: Craig W. (Myrlena), J. Brent (Norma), and Phil J., all of Ferron; Don R. (Linda) of West Jordan; and John H. of Salt Lake City; her sister: Christy Phippen of Pleasant View; sister-in-law: Genevieve Anderton of Salt Lake City; 17 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at 12 noon at the Millsite LDS Ward Meetinghouse, 200 North State (Highway 10) in Ferron. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening, Dec. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale, and Thursday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Ferron City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
LAWRENCE-Our precious sweet little girl, Jonnita Kae Oliver, age 28, died Dec. 7, 2007, in Lawrence, Utah. She was born Nov. 14, 1979.
Jonnita enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors. She was always surrounded by many friends. She loved spending time with her daughter, Jaylyn, and her Grandpa and Grandma. She has now been reunited with her best friend, her Grandma Carol. She had a very special relationship with her brother Jake.
Jonnita is survived by her daughter, Jaylyn; mother and father: Tracy and Wayde Nielsen; brother and sisters: Jake, Cassie Jo, Martee Rae; and Grandpa John.
She was preceded in death by her Grandma Carol and Uncle Jed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Huntington Fifth Ward LDS Church, 115 South 400 East. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale, and Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be at the Lawrence Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
PRICE- Nicholas J Beardall age 76 of Price, husband of Beverly B. Beardall, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Price Fourth Ward LDS Chapel, 545 East 400 North. Interment will follow at Price City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.


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|DESA News Vol. 11, No. 11
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The following policy contains the governing philosophy for regulating the use of Lycoming College's computing facilities and resources.
Access to the college's computing facilities and resources is a privilege granted solely to Lycoming College faculty, staff, registered students and those with special accounts. All users of the computing facilities must act responsibly and maintain the integrity of these resources. The college reserves the right to limit, restrict or extend computing privileges and access to its resources. Those who do not abide by the policies listed below should expect at least suspension of computer privileges and possible referral to the college Committee on Discipline.
IT Services should be notified about violations of computer laws and policies, as well as about potential loopholes in the security of its computer systems and networks. The user-community is expected to cooperate with IT Services in its operation of computer systems and networks as well as in the investigation of misuse or abuse. Should the security of a computer system be threatened, user files may be examined under the direction of IT Services. Policies
The college's computing policies include, but are not limited to, the list below.
Any network traffic exiting the college is subject to the acceptable use policies of the network through which it flows (PREPnet, NSFNET, etc.), as well as to the policies listed here.
Offenders may also be subject to criminal prosecution under federal or state law, and should expect Lycoming College to pursue such action. As an example, under Pennsylvania law, it is a felony punishable by a fine of up to $15,000 and imprisonment up to seven years for any person to access, alter or damage any computer system, network, software or database, or any part thereof, with the intent to interrupt the normal functioning of an organization (18 Pa.C.S.3933(a)(1)). Disclosing a password to a computer system, network, etc., knowingly and without authorization, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to five years, as is intentional and unauthorized access to a computer, interference with the operation of a computer or network, or alteration of computer software (18 Pa.C.S.3933(a)(2) and (3)).
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Clean, reliable, teacher, keep to myself and I am easy to get along with. Love to move and live in a beautiful home with fantastic people.
Hi, I'm a postgraduate student studying for the next 6 months at UQ. I'm a laidback, friendly person who's hobbies include horse riding and photography. I am looking to move in with people in similar situations to me.
Work shifts are for days at a time, meaning I'm only there a few days a week. Willing to help out with house chores when I'm not at work. Cool with living with pets.
Easy going, single female with two quiet older dogs. I work a 12 on 12 off roster therefore will only be there half of the time. My dogs travel with me to work also. I have lived in shared accommodation before and am a clean and tidy, considerate person. I am away a lot on my days off. I enjoy cooking and exercising. I am a good cook too!
Outgoing career focus, genuine and minding my own business Right now I'm based in Sydney and relocating the coming couple of weeks to QLD, prefer to be close to SpringField Lakes or Forest lakes. Please do let me know Sam
We are a quiet and maniac couple. We prefere a share-house with no parties every night because we gonna work hard and we need to rest.
Hey, I'm looking to move into a place with a few awesome people! I'm 21 from Wales and will be doing my 2nd semester at UNSW. About me, I'm a keen surfer, love to travel, hike, hang out and play football. Also, music is a big part of my life; love playing records sharing and listening music with friends, as well as performing and exploring. My MAX budget is around $250.
I am a friendly, easy to get along with bloke. I am study Engineering at USQ. I have no pets, children and I am clean. I have a part-time job, I always pay my rent on time and I am keen to house share with some other students.
Helpful, tidy, clean, friendly. I love antique furniture and am moving as my house has a contract on it. Living in Haigslea, Queensland at present. I love the countryside although need to be close to the Ipswich area or 15 minutes out of Ipswich due to working five days a week.
Im easy going clean and tidy always pay my share on time and quiet not looking for a party house just somewhere to stay while working in the area
I'm a tidy and respectable person who recently graduated high school and am planning to move to Toowoomba from Rockhampton around the middle of the year. I'm easy going, friendly and always up for a chat while also understandable of personal space
Hi, I am a young working professional who is looking to move to Toowoomba on the 2nd of June, (I'm being posted there at that date). I have a Jack Russell dog who is very well behaved and loves to play. He is good with other dogs too. I'll be working shift work so you probably won't be seeing that much of me. I'm very easy going and like to socialise but I also respect other peoples space. I'm very clean and tidy. Hit me up if you're keen on getting a nice place together, don't hesitate I'd love to chat!
Hey! I'm Philly. I am a 22yr old Occupational Therapist (just graduated from uni) and have landed myself a full time job in Toowoomba. So I'm looking for a room in Toowoomba (preferably near the hospital but that isn't a deal breaker!) I'm clean, respectful, down to earth and easy to get along with - always up for a chat and a laugh (and a drink!). Deffs swing us a message if you've got a room spare and you're interested. I'm keen to live with other young people - students or professionals. Thanks!
We are a happy couple, we love to make new friends. We aren't really affectionate in front of others and we like to be generally tidy. Happy to be involved with the house or kept to ourselves, either way works 😊 Chris is a full time labour worker and Frances is a nursing student at USQ and works in aged care
Young enthusiastic male new too toowoomba region looking for a place and work.
My name is Kim from south korea. I am going to toowooba for studying nursing at USQ. I'm easy going and very friendly.
I'm a full time worker and I'm 29 y.o. very easygoing and tidy person to get along with. I'm latina and trying to find a nice place to live with my puppy Maltese Sophie :)
Hi My name is Bianca and I am 29yrs old. I work full time as a Beauty therapist in Sydney and just got accepted for a transfer with work to Toowoomba, so will be moving around the 13th-17th March. I am very friendly, trustworthy, clean and tidy. I like to socialise but are fairly quiet and considerate of others space aswell. I am preferably looking for a flexible term place roughly 2 months (mid May) at this stage. I am looking for a furnished room as i wont be able to bring my own furniture. I also would prefer an all female share house.
Hi! I'm moving from Brisbane to Toowoomba around mid Feb this year. I am a pretty quiet and tidy person, but also like being social on weekends. I enjoy health and fitness and hanging out watching Netflix. I do have an adorable little black cat named Willow, who I will be relocating with. She has been raised as an inside cat and is always up for cuddles when she gets to know you. I am looking for somewhere that is ensuited or with its own bathroom.
I am fun and outgoing. I love to socialise, I am easy to get along with. I love to dance, Play guitar and take photos on my B500 Nikon camera. I love to exercise and eat healthy. I love dogs, so one day I hope to own one, but I share a dog with my family. I love to get tattoos this year. I work at woolworths the ridge shopping centre in the bakery department and will be on a contract very shortly. I don't own a car yet, and I don't have my p plates but I like walking to places. Every Wednesday nights I'm out helping young girls in the community know their value, beauty and purpose in their life.
Hey guys, my name is Meghan, im 18 years old and am currently studying my Diploma of Hospitality at the Tafe in Toowoomba. I enjoy watching netflix whenever im not studying, i also enjoy going for walks and having a few social drinks of a night. Im very bubbly and outgoing and I love to cook, so i would mostly be happy to cook dinners most nights.
I keep to myself for the most part, creating a minor zone of controlled chaos until everything sorts itself out into an actual form of order once everything settles. I identify as the bookworm type for the most part. I am starting a new 3-year coursework as of Feb/17 at USQ, so I'm in it for the long haul.
Tidy & easygoing. Self sufficient, have lived on my own in Sydney for the last 3 years. Farm girl originally. Dog lover, cat lover, (just about any pet lover). Enjoy good books/movies/ food/people/ entertainment/scenery. Excellent sense of humour - just ask me! ;) Flexible move dates.
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31yr old female work fulltime keep to self looking for a drug free quiet place with drama free people. would be handy if no or only 2 weeks bond req. Also hoping to having undercover car parking. Move date neg. Thankyou
We are a lovely couple that just moved from gold coast really need a place to stay we are friendly and have a little puppy called Bella (Maltese x ) who's is playfull and fully house trained.
I am easy going person, who is working part time as well as studying my Masters full time at USQ. I am love to come home have a chat and have a glass of wine, however I do like my privacy as well as I will be studying. I enjoy sport, I do train quite a bit and play on weekends so I am one busy person. I would love to make the place my home.
Hi I'm James I'm 28 and work in construction as a scaffolder. Easy to get along with. I'm working on the new bridge project on the new England highway and working 11 hour days 6 days a week and back to Brisbane Saturday and Sunday's. Looking to rent a room fully furnished and close to work
Im an easy going person that has lived in shared houses before. I don't make a mess and clean up after myself. i like to cook and eat healthy. Im an active person and tend to be busy doing something. Ideally looking for a furnished room
My name is Jim and I am a 59 year old Rail Track Protection Officer working in Toowoomba. I am in the process of establishing myself prior to relocating my wife, 2 school age children and Jack Russell from our current home in Melbourne. I am quiet and private, respectful and clean and easy to get along with. I am looking for flexible accommodation time wise as I am unsure of how long it will take to relocate due to work becoming intense in the coming year. I am looking at 6 weeks minimum.
Hello, my name is Matthew. I am planning to move as to be closer to my Partner. As of right now, I am doing my advanced degree in Digital Media. I am a quite and friendly person. That prefers a quiet night in then to go out.
Studying laboratory science full time at USQ and working part time, looking for a place to live as parents have moved away I like to keep to myself but always up for a chat. I'm clean and tidy, reliable and always on time Looking to live somewhere with people of a similar age & people that won't mind my partner staying over occasionally during the week
I'm easy going and keep to myself. I love animals and have two gorgeous little old dogs.
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Milk Studios in NYC showcased photography exhibition Picturing Marilyn in the Milk Gallery. The show launched November 9th for a special preview, the same month as My Week with Marilyn, a film starring Michelle Williams (which the gallery's opening reception celebrated). It was open to the public November 10th—13th, so if you didn't catch it, enjoy the photos below. Many of the photos in the gallery were unpublished shots by leading photographers, but the ones that interested us most were shots of Marilyn in vintage denim. A-MA-ZING. See more photos of the exhibition here.
"We all know her as the classic blond bombshell. She remains one of Hollywood's most famous film starlets. She has been photographed countless times by some of America's most influential photographers- still, Marilyn Monroe's life has managed to remain shrouded in mysteries to even those closest to her. Even now, new stories from Marilyn's short lived life are being introduced to a new generation of adoring fans." (Milk Studios)
—DT Staff
Tags: Marylin Monroe, milk gallery, milk studios, photography exhibition, unpublished photos marilyn monroe, vintage photos


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This is just a general question:
Does international law trump national law? If so, doesn't it render the concept of national sovereignty somewhat void?
At the moment? I don't think so. International government is a very new thing (besides empire) and it hasn't flexed it's muscles yet.
If things get worse over the coming years, we might expect to see more of it.
It seems New York City has territory in which international law applies and I'm guessing nobody on that territory is bound under U.S. law. I'd say one would have to take preference over the other... on the basis that there are differences. If there weren't differences, then what would be the point in having a seperate 'international territory'?
From wikipedia.org:
"The United Nations Headquarters resides in international territory in New York City, ..."
Maybe, not really, does it matter?
The answer is that in the USA that depends on what 9 people in a stone building wearing black dresses say. If they vote that the USA is subject to some international rule making body then it is.
But more to the point, does it matter. The USA and really the rest of the world is for the most part lawless. There are so many rule making and rule enforcing institutions that no individual could possilbe know what laws/rules they are breaking at what time. And then different rule enforcing people can arbitrarily enforce rules from differnt jurisdictions. For example the US Government raided Gibson Guitar and claimed they were violating INDIAN (That is not the folks living in the USA prior to Columbus). There is a book where a man claims that each person in the USA violates 3 felonies per day.
I hear you, if what you are driving at is that rule of law has become arbitrary. But I disagree that it doesn't matter. Those black dresses pull the political and media strings. So they say one thing and are doing the other. Of course that matters! It matters a great deal. Should be simply throw up our hands and say there's nothing we can do about it? As soon as we think it doesn't matter, we capitulate to their designs. It is the capitulation that is the victory, for them.
The law would never have come into existence if people didn't first imagine they had natural rights i.e. a set of moral principles, which it was essential for people to live by in a complex but free society.
If so, doesn't it render the concept of national sovereignty somewhat void?
If so, doesn't it render the concept of national sovereignty somewhat void?
Indeed. Thankfully, it would seem that nowadays international law trumps national law only when some small country is getting in the way of the big players. But all these precedents are scary.
No, it never does. But a lot of people like to be internationally bullies.


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Skip to comments.[CT] Coalition to take on gun lobby
Posted on 09/24/2013 7:21:37 AM PDT by ModernDayCato
A day after President Barack Obama visited the Washington Naval Yard, site of the nation's latest mass shooting, local and federal officials called on citizens across the country to form a coalition large enough to battle the powerful gun lobby.
At a roundtable discussion at the Margaret Morton Government Center in Bridgeport on Monday, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said he and other senators will only be able to take on the gun lobby and pass stronger gun laws if people throughout the nation speak up.
"What makes the NRA strong is that they can mobilize tens of thousands of people on a dime," he said. "They can make it sound like a majority because of the echo effect. We need to match that kind of grass-roots coalition."
"Any change we can make that can save just one life, be it a child or an adult, would be worth the effort," said Neil Heslin, father of Jesse Lewis, one of the 20 first-graders killed in the Sandy Hook School massacre in Newtown last December.
Heslin has been a public presence at gun violence hearings and forums all year.
Sitting beside him was Jackie Pettway, who brought nearly everyone to tears when she described the pain she still feels after losing her son, LaChristopher Pettway, just two weeks ago during a shooting incident.
She said when her son was shot he had been trying to move younger people at the scene out of the area.
"I would never want this kind of pain I feel sitting here right now inflicted on another mother," said Pettway, who buried her son last week.
She said she was relieved, but received little comfort, when Bridgeport police quickly arrested a city man and charged him with the shooting.
"No one is a winner here," Pettway said. "That child is an 18-year-old that killed my 26-year-old. The only difference is his mom will visit her son in jail and I will visit my son in a cemetery."
Although Connecticut passed stricter gun laws months after the Newtown shooting, a federal attempt to get expanded background checks for all gun-buyers died in the Senate earlier this year, in large part due to opposition from the National Rifle Association, its lobbyists and supporters.
Robert Crook, director of the Connecticut Coalition of Sportsmen, who was not invited to the roundtable discussion, said he doubted the restrictive gun laws, like expanding background checks and banning assault weapons, would pass even if an opposing coalition is formed.
"The gun people are way more active than the non-gun people," he said. "They have no documentation. Show us the facts, not emotion. Legislators look at votes and they look at money and they look at citizens' opinions."
Restrictive gun laws only affect law-abiding citizens anyway because criminals aren't known for adhering to laws, said Scott Wilson, president of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League.
He said the NRA provides safety training and is just trying to protect citizens' Second Amendment right to bear arms.
The senators were just using the discussion on gun violence to deflect attention away from Congress' failure to address the nation's economic woes, Wilson said.
But local lawmakers and their allies argue the federal gun laws will make a difference.
Ron Pinciaro, of Connecticut Against Gun Violence, said the state has the fifth fewest gun deaths in the nation. He attributed that to the fact that Connecticut also has some of the strictest gun laws.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said mass shootings have become the new normal in the nation in the last few years, and the country had been too complacent.
"What we are here to say today is we intend to build a political movement that lasts years and decades," Murphy said. "We are here to tell the gun lobby that we are not going away."
Monte Frank, a member of the Newtown Action Alliance, said gun lobbyists shouldn't underestimate the impact of activism in the state.
"The Connecticut effect has emerged into an American effect because gun violence has no borders," he said.
But Crook said those pushing for new laws are making a mistake: they are not focusing enough time and effort on the underlying issues behind gun violence, especially mental illness.
It was the one thing the roundtable participants and gun enthusiasts agreed on.
The Rev. Richardo Griffith, an East End activist, said local church leaders need to play an active part in guiding local youth away from violence and providing services to the community.
"It is time for us to take control of our streets," he said.
Bridgeport Assistant Police Chief James Nardozzi said many of the shootings in the city are caused by conflicts between members of opposing gangs.
"This gun culture and lack of conflict resolution skills also calls for an educational component," Nardozzi said.
Blumenthal said he believes national gun reform is possible if people across the nation unite.
"It will take time and it will take a sustained effort," he said.
I was out on a lake the other day still trying to find my lost firearms that sunk with my boat. Funny, I thought I saw another Freeper there looking for his too.
Think that might have been me. Shame I lost the boat too.
"....save just one life." I feel for the grieving father who said that, but I've always detested that language. No, sir.....shredding the Constitution to save one life is not a trade I'm willing to make.
...local and federal officials called on citizens across the country to form a coalition large enough to battle the powerful gun lobby.
The Nazis are on the march across the nation.
Leftists will never recognize the real causes behind so-called "gun violence".
And that's 50+ years of liberal social policy.
But Alexis was following Joe The Clown Biden's advice and bought a shotgun, totally legally and with a background check. You mean the gun grabbers are now going to outlaw shotguns? What will Jill Biden use for protection then? ...Oh yeah, that detail of taxpayer-funded Secret Service protection will probably take up the slack for the Veep and his Mrs.
"This gun culture and lack of conflict resolution skills also calls for an educational component," Nardozzi said.
Nice little suggestion that the ignorant masses are in need of reeducation. Starting with the children.
Surprising somebody didn't shout "Nobody's coming to take away your guns!!"
I say we just ask them if they just want to take our guns and when they say yes we shoot them and end this push for tyranny.
"What makes the NRA strong is that they can mobilize tens of thousands of people on a dime,.."
Correction: "...can mobilize tens of thousands of gun owners at any time." - best they remember.
Why is there a "gun lobby", but no one in the kneepad media ever refers to the opposition as an "anti-gun lobby"?
Simply tell the " If you don't like our current gun laws, then change them by amending the constitution"
How come they never talk about the "gun control lobby"?
Wasn't there another weekend of mayhem in Chicago this weekend?
One wonders how many of these politicians snort Coke, or ignore the deaths caused by deadly drugs in far greater numbers than those caused by sicko gunmen.
Such a pity that the mall shoppers in Nairobi were not skilled in conflict resolution skills.
A most ridiculous lie.
If mass shootings were the new normal, then there would be fewer solitary victims than victims of mass shooting events.
Obvious untruths in the pursuit of tyranny have the same reek as tyranny itself, regardless of stated motive.
The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it.
A gaggle of fools and traitors. When are they going to realize that gun free zones are the same thing as target rich free fire zones? Bad guys will always be able to get guns, wherever they are at.
I don't believe the Constitution can be amended to strip individuals of their God given rights. If it could, then it really isn't a right.
I dont believe the Constitution can be amended to strip individuals of their God given rights. If it could, then it really isnt a right.
Exactly. The "Bill of Rights" are inalienable rights.
But Connecticut is sixth in the death by knife category. source I reckon if there isn't going to be a gunfight, bringing a knife is OK.
I must note that over half of the victims are listed as "white", so banning white folks should reduce the murder rate by at least half, right?
It makes just as much sense to blame the victim as the tool rather than place the blame where it belongs--on a nutcase or criminal psychopath.
If laws against murder won't stop people from murdering others, what makes these nitwits think laws against guns will?
The Sandy hook shooting could have as easily been a slaughter with a machete or blunt instrument(s). There was no effective means present to defend against either of those, either.
These anti-freedom gun groups would not exist and would not be continuing their assaults on society's true protectors were it not for the behind-the-scenes money that is available for them. They create groups to chase after the big dollars that wealthy leftists offer them. That is where the real explanation for these groups lies.
The Anti-gun people depend on people with Guns to enforce their ideology.
"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience."
CS Lewis
Thus tyranny advances, by popular acclaim.
2nd amendment: Its The Law of the Land
Ohhh thats right! Thats only the case when the National Socialist Left deems it to be the case. ///sarc.
Wow! I hear that happening all over the places these days.
This announcement is particularly repugnant because it comes from the mouth of the most loathsome and vile of liars, Richard "Fake Vietnam Veteran" Blumenthal.
I had the misfortune to be present when he lied about his fictional "service" in Vietnam to a group of elderly citizens being commended for helping wounded vets from Afghanistan and Iraq. I didn't know about his LIE at the time, but he spewed his false testimony to veterans of WWII and Korea without any hesitation. The fact that this bum is a U.S. Senator from my home state breaks my heart. Nothing that he says has a speck of credibility.
Banning swimming pools and peanut butter would save more kids then banning guns.
And they aren't going up against the "gun lobby", what ever that is, they are going up against 80 million gun owners and the Constitutional Rights of everyone in the country.
got my wife out of MA and she said it was the best move she had ever done. Now we live in St Augustine, St Johns county north east FL which is one of the most republican counties in the state.
red is republican , blue obviously the small college and the small black area.
We have no Dems here and my wife feels we are much more free .
Good luck at getting out of CT or New England.
wonder what the numbers are for drug deaths which never seem to be mentioned.
I hear ya. Wish we could do the same... we're stuck here for now unfortunately.
Any politician who engages in overturning the 2nd Amendment should be immediately removed from office and prosecuted for treason. 0bama has made treason fashionable whereas it should be punishable with a long prison term.
"Any change we can make that can save just one life,
Lets trade the blood for the millions who have died for our freedom for "just one life". Who can argue with that logic?
I refuse to treat him or any other of the other parents of SH who are running around for more gun control. They are politicians, not grieving parents. BTW, were are they getting the money to do this?
Ok, Ron. Do me a favor and go the south side of Chicago and tell me how the strictest gun laws in the nation are working.
Ban alcohol and drugs you gutless nutcase.
#4 Obama's line, Biden's line, etc. "If it would save one life.." while killing other unprotected innocent people as "collateral damage".
The libs never think of anything but power.
Blumenthal - a proven liar. He's a good one to talk but he's a nut, typical of Conn. Democrats.
a once literally crime-free state (I used to visit relatives in Bridgeport and Trumbull over the past 50 years). Last time I was in Bridgeport it looked like Puerto Rico, Sons of Anarchy, and Philadelphia (where I also lived in the 60's).
That's nothing to brag about, Blumenthal, you ahole.
The number of people killed in mass shootings hasn't really changed much in decades, despite stricter laws. The population has increased, so the potential for being a mass shooting victim has gone down.
How come we don't have a gang control lobby?
You know they had heavily armed police at that event, most likely with eeeeeeevil SBR's.
I hate Connecticut Nazis (and the rest of them, too).
Ron seems to be pretty SLOW. Comparing Connecticut with Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, etc. is something only retards would do. The metrosexual city boys can have all of the gun control they want. They just don't need to bring that crap out west. We don't need it.
That explains why the other places with the strictest gun control laws in the nation - Chicago, New York City, New Orleans, Washington D.C. - have virtually no shootings at all. Well, some. Well, a lot.
Is there an accurate list of what nations have the highest and lowest gun death rates, i.e. the highest and lowest numbers of gun deaths and gun murders per capita? If we can see an accurate list and compare and contrast their gun control policies, maybe that can help defenders of the 2nd Amendment crush the opposition on this.
It would be great to have a complete collection of this material since this is getting grating and tiring and I want the arguments of the gun grabbers to be crushed and shredded and obliterated so badly that nobody with an iota of common sense would ever, ever believe them.
While we are distracted, he moves to have this signed!!!!
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/09/24/kerry-to-sign-un-arms-treaty-Kerry to sign UN arms treaty, despite senators' opposition
Published September 24, 2013 FoxNews.
Secretary of State John Kerry plans to sign a controversial U.N. treaty on arms regulation on Wednesday, a senior State Department official told Fox News — despite warnings from lawmakers that the Senate will not ratify the agreement.
A State official said the treaty would "reduce the risk that international transfers of conventional arms will be used to carry out the world's worst crimes," while protecting gun rights.
"The treaty builds on decades of cooperative efforts to stem the international, illegal, and illicit trade in conventional weapons that benefits terrorists and rogue agents," the official said.
U.S. lawmakers, though, have long claimed that the treaty could lead to new gun control measures. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., one of the most vocal opponents of the treaty, sent a letter to Kerry declaring it "dead in the water," since a majority of senators has gone on record against the agreement.
"The administration is wasting precious time trying to sign away our laws to the global community and unelected U.N. bureaucrats," he wrote.
Kerry, who is in New York attending the U.N. General Assembly session, announced earlier this year that the administration planned to sign the treaty.
The treaty would require countries that ratify it to establish national regulations to control the transfer of conventional arms and components and to regulate arms brokers, but it will not explicitly control the domestic use of weapons in any country.
Still, gun-rights supporters on Capitol Hill warn the treaty could be used as the basis for additional gun regulations inside the U.S. and have threatened not to ratify.
Over the summer, 130 members of Congress signed a letter to President Obama and Kerry urging them to reject the measure for this and other reasons.
The chance of adoption by the U.S. is slim. A two-thirds majority would be needed in the Senate to ratify.
What impact the treaty will have in curbing the estimated $60 billion global arms trade remains to be seen. The U.N. treaty will take effect after 50 countries ratify it, and a lot will depend on which ones ratify and which ones don't, and how stringently it is implemented.
The Control Arms Coalition, which includes hundreds of non-governmental organizations in more than 100 countries that promoted an Arms Trade Treaty, has said it expects many of the world's top arms exporters — including Britain, Germany and France — to sign alongside emerging exporters such as Brazil and Mexico. It said the United States is expected to sign later this year.
The coalition notes that more than 500,000 people are killed by armed violence every year and predicted that "history will be made" when many U.N. members sign the treaty, which it says is designed "to protect millions living in daily fear of armed violence and at risk of rape, assault, displacement and death."
Many violence-wracked countries, including Congo and South Sudan, are also expected to sign. The coalition said their signature — and ratification — will make it more difficult for illicit arms to cross borders.
The treaty covers battle tanks, armored combat vehicles, large-caliber artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles and missile launchers, and small arms and light weapons.
It prohibits states that ratify it from transferring conventional weapons if they violate arms embargoes or if they promote acts of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes. The treaty also prohibits the export of conventional arms if they could be used in attacks on civilians or civilian buildings such as schools and hospitals.
In addition, the treaty requires countries to take measures to prevent the diversion of conventional weapons to the illicit market. This is among the provisions that gun-rights supporters in Congress are concerned about.
Fox News' Nicole Busch and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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© Machine à lessiver berceuse, 1850 / Pol Jehin
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The Laundry museum offers a voyage through the history of soap, washing and the working and living conditions of the washerwomen in Spa.
This original museum is located in the Vieux Spa quarter, at the heart of this spa town and birthplace of the modern spa industry.
Your visit to the Laundry Museum
Around twenty rooms will show you how women - and sometimes men - did the laundry from ancient times right up to today.
You can admire the first wooden washing machines and discover products used before the invention of soap. You'll also see some amazing machines in operation.
Enjoy an hour of surprises and information on the daily life of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers.
Practical information
Opening times
- Every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm
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Adults €3
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The Laundry Museum: a surprising visit.
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Philly Saved $2 Million by Not Prosecuting Small-Time Potheads
Hello, cities facing a budget crisis! If you would like to spend less money, might we suggest not taking small-time marijuana busts to court? Philadelphia did it last year, and the city saved $2 million. Plus, think of all the money you can make if you tax Snoballs!
If you're caught possessing fewer than 30 grams of weed (that's, like, a whole ounce!) in Philadelphia, cops now treat the bust "as a summary offense, rather than a misdemeanor." Though the misdemeanor charge wasn't particularly harsh—maximum penalty: 30 days in jail and $500 fine—it required the city to prosecute, costing the district attorney's office money and time. It also left those busted with a criminal record.
The summary offense meanwhile, allows people to "pay $200 for a three-hour class about drug abuse, and their record is expunged," with "[n]o trial, no judge, no court-appointed defense attorneys, no prosecutor, no lab tests." Cops say that the new policy "doesn't appear to be having any noticeable impact on the city's quality of life," too.