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Man beaten to death in Reno; 2 arrested
There are 24 comments on the Reno Gazette-Journal story from Nov 11, 2011, titled Man beaten to death in Reno; 2 arrested. In it, Reno Gazette-Journal reports that:
Jeremie Johnson, 21, and Codie Walker, 20, each face one count of open murder in the death of Ashton Pacheco, 20, who police say was battered by the suspects Wednesday evening.
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#1 Nov 12, 2011
These two young men will learn very quickly about the harsh conditions and what it is like to spend a long time behind bars in Carson City, or if they are lucky in Lovelock.
Is there any reason to beat another human to the point he dies from the trauma you inflict. none that I can think of... if he 'wronged' you then let the police and the courts handle the matter, never take the law into your own hands.
Of course this might have been an 'accident'... yeah RIGHT.
#2 Nov 12, 2011
No accident Ashton was a kid and a good kid who did not deserve this...My heart is with his family...
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#3 Nov 12, 2011
ashton, you are deeply missed...justice will be served.
#4 Nov 14, 2011
Ashton was more than a kid he was a great father, a life long friends to us and a uncle to our child. This should have never happened, just at the prime of his life n finally getting it started his life was robbed n wrongfully taken from him.he also was a great brother to his little sisters and now they dont have there big brother to look after them or his daughter to watch her grow up. This wass completely bullshit and to say those two lil boys that did this should get the death penatiy for the life they took from us.
Ashton we miss you so very much and love you, and we'll see you someday again
#5 Mar 3, 2012
Ashton you'll be deeply missed and never forgotten Those punks will get whats coming to them for taking your life away from the ones you love and that loved you most. Hope we see eachother on the otherside someday I heart you ashton
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#6 Apr 9, 2012
People sometimes never know that u can take lifes away for just getting beat to death or by just getting shot once can kill u
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#7 Apr 14, 2012
Codie isnt a damn murderer,why dont someone ask the victim's "girlfriend"why she waited SIX hours 2 call the ambulance
#8 Sep 20, 2012
i hope the homie does well. it sucks how it happened. even aston was the homie.
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#9 Oct 10, 2012
What an absolute waste of three young lives. I personally know both codie and jeremy an have never had a bax experiencefrom either. Im so sorry for ashton and im certain death was not intended. Jerdmy and codie volunteered the rest of there lives behind bars all behind some little girl who bazically is a liar a cheat...a coniving two faced person. You should be chargex to jaimie u set him up...u planned it....sure you may have stoped it too but then you refused to call him an ambulance. Your a horrible person. A love triangle fueled by a selfish evil little girl. Good luck boys. I wish youd had made befter choices.
#10 Oct 17, 2012
This commenter has a very good grasp of the facts of this case. The girl involved in this case is a selfish evil person who demonstrated her lack of maturity and caring for anyone but herself during her testimony t this trial. I would have been more comfortable seeing her convicted of first degree murder than the boys involved. She simply drove the nails in the coffin deeper for those two boys by her selfish hateful attitude. With friends like that who needs enemies!
#11 Oct 23, 2012
These people are great^.
Codie is not some cold blooded killer. I love you Codie <3
#12 Oct 24, 2012
Even though Codie and Jeremie didn't intend to kill
Ashton, testimony in court showed they went to the Butler house to fight him, and unfortunatly the wounds they inflicted ended in Ashtons death. The law is very clear that when you are committing a crime (assault/battery) and the victim dies from his wounds, it is felony first degree murder. Plus there was a burlery conviction as well, even though they were invited into the residence. All of the mitigating factors added up to a felony first degree murder conviction. It's not like on TV! The road to hell is paved with good intentions, but unfortunatly these boys made horrible decisions and now are convicted murderers. I wish the law could climb into a persons heart and brain and judge intent but it really cant. I totally believe that Ms. Butler should have sat right along side Codie and Jeremie though, as she was the major instigator of this whole thing. Her testimony, as well as the other "friends" of Codie and Jeremie ensured there would be no mercy and the law would be followed to the letter. If I was on the jury, I would have made the same decision with the facts presented. I think if even one of the boys had taken the stand, and apoligized and taken responsiblity for thier actions, then the conviction would have been volutary manslaugheter. They're lawyers did them no favors either. Even after all the testimony, I dont think the jurors knew squat about either of these young men. All they had to go by to judge this case was the "circus freak" witnesses that were supposedly Codies and Jeremies friends, and they hurt them way more than helped them. I guess when your young it's cool to cop an attitude to authority and try to lie and deny thinking your helping your friends and hurting the prosecuters case. Anyone who was there with an ounce of sense saw right through the BS and was properly offended by the conduct of the hostile wittness's. This by all rights should have been an easy case for the defense lawyers, but because of the testimony from Codies and Jememie's friends, and lack of them taking the stand, is what totally sunk them. The only hope they have now, is that thier previous records be clean and crime free. Otherwise, I'm betting on life without parole. This whole thing is sad from A-Z. I just hope this brings closeure of some kind to the young mans family that was the victim. You never see the consequences of stupidy on television. It glorifies violence and they never show what really happens. Thats just my opinion. After this trial, I read that the Butler girl at the eye of all this, actually was thrown in jail for 5 days for fleeing the court in the middle of her testimony during a break! She should have gotton 5 years for that, not five days. It was evident she didn't care one bit about those two boys. If I could bring one lesson from all this and give it to anyone reading this, it would be dont do drugs, and choose very carefully your friends! One stupid person/instigator can make you a murderer in the time it takes to take a breath. Mercy is not built into the law. It's a machine and if your caught in the gears it will crush you. HOW SAD.
#13 Oct 29, 2012
Ashton died as a direct result of the savage beating he took at the hands of Codie Walker and Jeremie Johnson, period. He had 2 skull fractures and a sub-dural hematoma, caused from his brain slamming against the inside of his skull, which caused a blood clot which the coroner said weighed 2 pounds! That was after the brain surgeon removed one almost as large. Sometimes a brain injury like Ashtons can take up to five days to kill you. Im sorry, but yes, Codie and Jeremie are killers. Ashton did not even fight back according to witness testimony. Again, the law states clearly that if you inflict injury on someone and they die because of it you have commited felony murder. Even if the ambulance had NEVER been called, or even if the surgeon made a mistake that killed him (which he did not) they would still be guilty ofmurder. That is the law. Further, i doubt you can come up with one good reason Ashton deserved a savage beatdown that killed him. It wasnt a few love taps. Testimony said even with immediate treatment he had very poor chances of survival. sorry , but a jury of 14 people who didnt even know the two defendants decided it was murder according to the law and facts presented. Not premeditated murder but first degree felony murder. They intended to assault/batter him and in the process delivered lethal injuries=murder. Maybe if you had sat through the trial and heard ALL the evidence your attitude towards those young men would change.
My only regret is that the Ms Butler wasnt being tried right next to them and who knows, now that Cody and Jeremie are going to prison maybe they wont protect her anymore and she will be implicated and tried also!
#14 Nov 1, 2012
all of you who know codie,know that hes not a killer and hes been through alot lately.its hard for me to see him going through this.and for those of you who dont know codie shut your fuckin trap.im sick of hearing he got what he deserved.if any of you have ever been in a fight this could just as easly have been you locked up.it was an accident.and also stop blaming jamie you dont know the situation,she has been going through alot too you werent there so you have know idea what was going through her head neither do i but i know how much she cares about codie and she would never have done anything to purposly put him where hes at.another thing i would love to know why the who killed codies mom isnt locked up.where the fuck is that justice.
#15 Nov 1, 2012
Hey Crystal..I do know what I was talking about! I was REQUIRED to sit on that trial, from day one to day six, as well as the verdict reading. I most certainly do know what happend in great detail. I saw every single bit of evidence and every moment of testimony. It was very detailed, long and extensive. Your ideas of "accident" do not even apply to what happened. An accident is when you fall asleep driving a car and run off a road. An accident is when you slip and fall. Emailing someone because they said you were lame, and then emailing the person back telling them when they next see them they are going to beat them, isn't an accident. Then, the next time they did know Ashton was there, they went to fight him at Ms. Butlers residence. She wouldn't answer the door because in her own words she knew they were going to "beat" him. They then used sutrifuge to trick her into answering her phone by going to Mandi Christies house and calling from there. Ms. Butler gave them permission to "come over, get your dog and leave". THey didn't do this. As soon as she answered the door, they pushed her aside, RAN up the stairs to her room where Ashoton was, and delivered a furious beat down! That was Ms. Butlers testimony. Ashton didn't even try to fight back but rolled into a ball in the corner to try and minimize the blows from his two assialants. By going over to her house to beat him up, that is considered burglery the moment they pushed her aside and ran up the stairs into her bedroom. Coming over to her house to commit a crime (assault and battery) made it First Degree Felony Murder. This wasnt a "Heat of the moment crime" but they planned on fighting him when they saw him next. THier emails even proved it. They used thier knees as weapons, and literally stomped his head repeatedly..Codie punched him in the head repeatedly as well as Johnson. The police testified that Johnson was beating Ashton, and Codie was "excited because he wanted to take his turn". Thier words, not mine. Stomping a persons head repeatedly until the person has 2 skull fractures is NOT an accident. They may not have meant for him to die, but in this country, that doesnt matter. They did it in the commission of a crime and that makes it first degree murder. Dont get mad at me, I didn't write the law. If it were your kid, mother, father, brother that was beaten without mercy and died from his wounds, wouldnt you want justice to be done? Our nation is a nation of laws, and we cannot allow crimes such as those to go unpunished. All through the trial, not one of those boys showed one speck of remorse. Thier attorneys arguments were petty, trivial and lies. They said they would prove the two boys beat up Ashton because he threw thier dog against the wall. That NEVER happened. The defense never mentioned that, and MS. Butler testified she never even saw the dog up there before, during or after the beatdown. Further, the dog is still alive and has no injuries. They objected to every single statement only to be over-ruled...Thier attorneys proved nothing and seemed to not care one iota about the victim.
#16 Nov 1, 2012
TO CRYSTAL PART 2, AS for Codies mom being dead, or being killed, I cant comment on that, but if she was murdered she also deserves justice. I cant speak to that as I dont know the situation. As to MS Butler, if you had seen her behaviour in the courtroom you wouldn't say the stuff you are saying. Everyone on this planet is dealt a shit-sandwich at some point in thier life. Ms. Butler wouldnt speak loud enough for practically anyone to hear her, was offensive, deceptive, lied, refused to answer, and all around hostile. Just like an 8th grader talking to a teacher they don't like. THose boys were fighting for thier life in that trial, and she acted like this was just some playground stunt. She also fled the courtroom during her testimony and had to be arrested and brought back to the court. She and the rest of her friends who witnessed were immature, hostile and contemptuous. If anything, they pissed the jury off. I was blown away at her insolence. The judge sentanced her to five days in jail for her babyish stunts. Everyone who testified gave statements to the police when it happend and eventually told the truth, only to go in the courtroom one after another to say they were drunk, high, or denied they ever even made a statement. The prosecution proved they said what they said, and even had the statements to prove it. The defense never tried to rebutt any of that as they knew it was true. All thier objections were minor procedural objections, not bearing on the facts of the case. I promise you, they could have had a jury of 100 people and the verdict would have been the same. In the end, I talked to one of the jurors after the verdict was read and she actually told me they look for reasons or ways to reduce this to a manslaughter conviction but the law simply was to clear to do that. Also, you should know I didn't know ANYONE related to this case, I was required to be there, and I wasnt biased at all either way. Everyone has bad stuff happen to them. Everyone could have easily as been in Codies or Jeremies chair, your right about that. Not everyone chooses to beat someone down for no good reason. I saw what they did. I saw Ashotons brain on a table damaged beyond help. I saw the fractures to the skull. There were not love taps as I said. That, regardless of what you say WAS NOT an accident. Further, Codie and Jeremie lied and gave 3 different stories on what happend, refusing they even met the two at first. Only when the evidence to arrest them was overwhelming and they were arrestsed did they tell the truth and then only in an attempt to rescue their own butt. That was PROVEN. They may be awesome people when you get to know them, but truthfully the people that I surround myself with dont do stuff like that. They didn't accidentally kill him no matter what you say. Oh, and also, they told people after the crime, "He got what he deserved". All this shit over a crappy email calling someone "lame". IF it were in my power, the whole lot of them would be behind bars! Now that Codie and Jeremie are behind bars, probably for life, I'm sure thier story will change, and the entire truth may come out. I hope MS. Butler, Ms. Christie and Mr. Crane know that murder or accomplace to murder is a crime with no statue of limitations, and all those boys have to do is talk,no dout to save themselves and they too could join them in prison, and I doubt very seriously at this point those boys are still in the "defend my homies mode". By know they know this was no game where they could get out in a few years. Hopefully they will wise up and tell the whole truth and maybe justice will preval for all. LIke I said, this is a tragedy for all involved, Victims, defendents, jury, judge, courtroom monitors and all involved. Even the jurors will live with this thier whole life. I feel they got it right.
#17 Nov 1, 2012
TO CRYSTAL PART 3: One last point I want to make. Every single one of the people involved in this case, including the "witnesess" were using drugs at the time of this incident. "Pep-Spice, marajauna, meth-amphetamine and god knows what else" Is this a surprise that any of this happened? Drugs are gutting the very soul from america and are putting at risk this very country! This is more proof of that. I dont hate those two boys. I truly dont. But if Ashton were my son I'd want justice also. He is dead. He is not coming back. He had a life he was entitled to taken from him. This is serious as a light plane crash. They didn't intend on killing him, but good lord, didn't they think a savage beating like that couldnt end in serious injury/death. i'm also not together sure that Ashton regained conscienceness immediatly after the beat-down but may have been unconcious for hours. They merely didnt want to report the crime to keep them from being in trouble. That is just a theory I'm thinking MAY be the case due to some of the evidence produced at the trial. I don't belive all the facts were presented. Maybe those two boys will try to face what they did someday and tell the truth, and then maybe the others in this case will also be charged for thier part of the coverup and as accomplises to murder. Time will tell. I know it hurts to have friends in this posistion. As I said before, the law and judicial system is like a machine, it's neutral and if you get caught in the gears it will eat you up with no sympathy...I wish they had never beat thier friend, if they hadnt done that it would be so different for them today. I just cant hear you say this was an accident because it wasnt. The death part of it may have been not inteneded but unfortuantly the assault/battery/burgerly ended in death and therefore murder. I dont like it either, but honestly, if it was one of your loved ones, family members wouldnt you hold them responsisble for his death if they are the ones that caused the inury that resulted in his death? I would. Thats why i'm writing this hear, I saw every bit of the testimony and evidence and wasnt biased at all. The jury made the right call..sadly but true. If you are thier friends, all you can do is show them unconditional love and hopefully that will help them through this and they will maybe live a different life in the future and salvage what they can of thier life at this point. THis reminds me so much of felony drunk driver cases. Yes the person did drive drunk and never meant to have the accident, but, as a result of it someone innocent died. They are conviceted of felonly murder for that. IT's the same thing here. If a drunk killed my family I'd want the same justice, there is not one iota of difference in this case except instead of being drunk and driving being the crime, assault/battery and eventually burglery is the crime. They are responsible no matter how unfair it may seem. i really wish you could have been at the trial I think in the end you would have agreed. Maybe you were? I dont know.
#18 Feb 16, 2013
The only one I know is Codie. I know for a fact that he isn't a murderer. He has never done anything to hurt anyone, especially that bad. He has three young kids that need him. I hope he gets out soon. How do they know for sure that he was even involved. People can pretend to be someone and say things that aren't true. He's my boyfriend and I love him! I cant wait till he gets out so we can be a family. <3
#19 Mar 1, 2013
Codie isn't a murder he is a good dad he has good intention and he is a good friend of mine
#20 Mar 1, 2013
To Kristina and Sierra. I'm sure if I knew Codie I may feel the same way you do. I am horrified to hear he has 3 young kids that he will now not be able to raise. I'm glad you are both good friends of Codies because truthfully he will need good friends to get through this mess. It's wierd to read that he was a great father an all though. Thier lawyers both said the two were drunk, high and under the influence of "Pep Spice, Methamphetamine, alcohol and marajauna." I cant judge wether he is a good father, but at his age, with 3 kids and doing drugs like that it doesnt look to good when a father does those things when he is raising children. I guess everyone has thier demons and substance abuse is probably Codies and Jeremies demons. I truly believe that if you could have taken the drugs and alchol away, none of this would have happened. I believe what you say, that Codie never intended to kill Ashton. He did however threaten to fight him, and did fight him, and took part in inflicting the injuries that caused Ashtons death. Thats why he was charged with open murder. Both Codie and Jeremie admitted to beating him and going over there to assault/batter him. They published the threat to him, and thats why it was murder vs manslaughter. The jury had to interpret the law as it applied to this case, and I'm sure each one of them would have loved to be able to crawl into those two boys head and been able to judge thier intent. All they had was the rotton wittnes's, previous statements of the accused, and other expert testimony from surgeons, doctors and police. They then were given the law as it applies to the case, and carefully written jury instructions. Each juror, had to sort out as best they could the law and pass down a judgement. All jurors came to the same conclusion. It sucks so bad as those two boys spending thier life in prison will change nothing. I know people do really stupid stuff in thier youth and I wish I could roll back time as well. I wish I could do something to make this easier for those two boys as well..I feel sorry for them, but not for what they did. I dont think either of those two were mature as their age would call for. If the jury or court was wrong, then hopefully there will be appeals that will help them along the line. Like I said before, I feel everyone was the victim in this case because wether your a friend, enemy, juror or private citizen paying for all this, no one like any of this. I will keep those two boys in my prayers, as well as the families of the victims.
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All the division, the abuse of power, Sunday being the most racially segregated day in America, the infighting…yeah, I can see that making Jesus cry.
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Seperated from other ppl,
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He wept over the people who would not come to Him.
He weeps now for those who will not come to Him. Who'd rather trust in themselves or the myriad of other gods in this world.
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The cloud of churches were … on him.
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Yeah…"The Whorerticulture of Babylon"…;)
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haven't heard of that one before. good one!
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The church is exactly above race and country, beyond Republicans and Democrats, etc… And things are put on their heads. The first are last and the last are first… Jesus did worry about the division in the churches and we should search for unity, this is why he prayed such a long prayer about it. But this unity in only in the cross of Christ, and where it is thrown out, we only have the unity of Pontius Pilate and King Herod, who became friends for the first time on the day the sent Jesus to his death.
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Slate Tec giving police dept $10,000 for fallen officer. Too bad good works don't get you to Heave. Go read your Bible and find out what God really wants. It is easier for a camel to go thr. the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go to Heaven
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Good word Steve Martin and Brigette.
He wept because Lazurus was dead and because of the unbelief of those near Lazarus. In Gethsemane scripture says he SWEAT as it were drops of blood for the weight and burden of the sins of mankind, past, present, and future and because of what He was about to endure in the beating and crucifixion, an unenviable plight.
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There is no set amount. Have your own personal goals and don't stress if you haven't got as much saved as someone else your age.
How much money should you save before moving out of state?
Answer - Moving money You did not say which state you are moving from or going to. I would advise you to save as much money as possible. You will need money for the following…: Transportation to your new state, meals, housing, utilities, incidentals, insurance & other miscellaneous & unexpected expenses. For me, it was about $1500 in moving expenses, plus six months of rent (you can get an idea of how much using the internet apartment sites), rental and utility deposits (again online) and a few hundred for food a month. Purchase of clothing, apartment niceties and so on should wait until you land that job. Be sure to keep a running tally of your expenses and be dutiful about reviewing them as you go along to avoid surprises. A good buffer would be around 8 to 10 thousand dollars.
Should you turn your thermostat on and off to save money and energy?
You can, but a better idea is to get a programmable thermostat. The main problem with turning off the thermostat is that you'll turn on your thermostat first thing in the morn…ing, and by the time the house gets to a comfy temperature, you're already leaving for work - so you don't get to enjoy the benefits of all the energy spent. That's silly. Program the thermostat turn up the heat before you get out of bed, and to turn it off before you leave for work. Likewise, program it to have the house warm when you get home. That's the whole reason you have a heater. With the programmable thermostat, your house is warm when you're there and cold when you're not, and you don't wait for the heater to catch up. Enjoy. With that said, it's a common misconception that the energy consumed in re-heating or re-cooling a building is greater than is consumed when maintaining a desired level. This misconception has been dispelled by years of research and numerous studies. Your heater's efficiency is roughly constant, so the total energy used depends on how much heat the house is giving off - and a cold house gives off less heat than a warm one. The long time your heater runs to reheat the house may feel wasteful but it is cancelled by the long time the heater is off as the house cools down - tests have shown that very little is gained or lost in the process. So, the longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more energy you save. The difference is minuscule if you only shut it off for a couple hours, but it's a big deal if you step out for the weekend. Bottom line, turn off the thermostat when you'll be out all day and then some, but for regular day to day stuff you'll be happier (and just as frugal) programming your heater to handle the warming and cooling for you.
Why should you have a Motion Detector for outdoor lights besides the fact that it saves energy and money?
Burglars and others with less than honorable intent do not like to be suddenly illuminated since his activities typically depend on stealth. A sudden change in the lighting ca…uses people to look, and the burglar will typically want to avoid having anyone notice the guy breaking into a house or business.
Why should people save money?
People should save money for their future. Depending on your age, different people will come across different expenses. For example: My friend hates saving money. He thinks th…ere's nothing wrong with spending it all and 'enjoying life'. Well, one day he had car problems and the bill was over a couple thousand dollars for a new transmission and guess what - he had no money. So above all it's basically a safety net incase something should unexpectedly happen. Not to mention what if there is something you want to save up for? A house or a car...maybe a vacation? Hope this helps :) oxoallieoxo Save for Emergency Funds - It is important to have an emergency fund set aside to cover unexpected expenses. This could cover an unexpected car repair, your emergency appendectomy or a sudden job loss.Save for Retirement - The sooner you start saving for retirement, the less you will have to save in the future. You can put your money to work for you.Save for a Down Payment for a House - Your negotiating power goes a lot farther when you have a significant down payment towards your home. You will receive better interest rates, and be able to afford a bigger home.Save for Vacations and Other Luxury Items - You can save up for your tour of Europe or that Caribbean cruise. Additionally you can be saving for fun large ticket items such as a PlayStation 3 or a new boat.
How much money should a man save before marriage?
Two years worth of expenses for the couple. Remember that financial hardship is the top reason for divorce. Two years would be sufficient to withstand any unforeseen expenses …and get back on track. Calculate this amount based on your lifestyle and spending habits.
How much money should an average household save each month?
This definitely depends on where you live. I would say, however, around $200.
Is a energy saving trust saving money?
The Energy Saving Trust is an organization set up in the United Kingdom. They are non profit and go around instructing people on how to save money with their energy bills so y…eah they do save money.
Why should consumers save money instead of merely planning to borrow money if an emergency arises?
A of the loans will come back to haunt you in debt and really big checks to the IRS.
In Stock Market
Should I invest in mutual funds or put money in a savings account if I'm going to need the money in 1.5 years from now?
A savings account could represent a good investment based on the time period - many accounts are offering introductory for 12 months to ring savers in so you could benefit fro…m high interest rates. They also offer easy access so you won't incur any withdrawal penalties. If you do choose a savings account, consider switching the account, once the introductory bonus offer has expired, to a new account with a new bonus to continue enjoying the higher rates of interest. On other hand, a mutual fund can be a good investment because it gives you access to a range of equities and securities that aren't usual available to private investors. I'd suggest comparing various funds and accounts before deciding which route to take - sites like www.fairinvestment.co.uk and www.moneyfacts.co.uk could be useful.
Why you save the money?
Why do I save money? There are so so many reasons. For one, you never know what tomorrow might bring. I want to be prepared and not caught off guard. In addition, I know t…here will come a time when I can't work. I need a savings to live off of at that time. I also think that it's important to be wise stewards of the money God has blessed us with.
Why should students learn to save money?
Students should learn to save money because when they group up, they have to be responsible for themselves. So, the money they earn, you have to keep it safe. However, Some Pa…rents think that their children should save money because they need for college...
Should i save money for bill or rent?
you should save for bill cuz if u need to pay bills you have to save money for it


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The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), a trade group in Arlington, Va., said today that it has filed a friend of the court petition supporting Microsoft's request for rehearing a case involving long-term temporary workers. Eight other trade associations and industry groups joined in the motion.
The move follows a May 12 decision by a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit, which would reclassify thousands of temporary workers as permanent employees. Microsoft requested a rehearing with the full Ninth Circuit panel last week.
The court ruled that some long-term temporary workers at Microsoft were entitled to purchase Microsoft stock at a discount, a benefit given full-fledged Microsoft employees.
"It's now very clear that Microsoft should immediately stop treating its temp agency employees like second-class citizens," Stephen Strong, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said at the time of the decision.
However, the ITAA brief states that the Ninth Circuit's decision relies on a "dual employer" rationale that is "unworkable and unprecedented in the employee benefits context." Additionally, the brief states that the Court's decision fundamentally guts the traditional, common-law test of employment status.
"To let this decision stand would severely undermine the information economy. It flies in the face of how a growing number of Americans prefer to contract their professional skills to the marketplace," ITAA President Harris Miller said in a prepared statement.
This story, "Industry groups rally around Microsoft in temp case" was originally published by Computerworld.


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Krishnanagar, Sept 23, 2007: Nepal home minister Krishna Prasad Situala and a Maoist lawmaker visited Indo-Nepal border area today to restore social harmony after violent protest broke out against the killing of pro-Madhesi.
The ten-member delegation laid stress on marinating social harmony in the region. Nepali government has formed a high-level judicial committee to probe the unprecedented violence in Kapilvastu district and surrounding areas.
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How many additional students will be coming to Peoria?
When will this change occur?
What's taking place now?
Why make Peoria a four-year medical school?
Is Peoria the only campus undergoing this change?
Why now?
What changes will occur on campus?
How will this be funded?
Additional changes?
What can you do?
What are the M1 Committees/Subcommittees?
Got questions or want to get involved?
December 2015 Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is gearing up to revolutionize medicine in Peoria!
How are we doing this? UICOMP is expanding!
For 45 years, UICOMP has educated medical students during their second- through fourth-year of medical school (with the first year spent in Urbana), but that soon will change. In the fall of 2017, we will welcome the inaugural class of first-year medical students.
The College of Medicine is rolling out a new curriculum, and construction work has begun on the UICOMP campus of a new anatomy lab for cadaver dissection and a virtual dissection suite. New technology will give students the opportunity to see and learn medicine in a more clinically relevant way – how they would expect to encounter it in the real world of medicine.
Imbedded within the new curriculum will be experiences that educate students on broader aspects of medicine, including health care systems – learning how health care systems work, as well as patient safety, quality improvement – population health and healthcare disparities, and personal and professional development. We want to train our students to be able to effectively communicate with their patients and others in healthcare. We want them to be able to effectively access and assess the latest and best evidence-based medicine. We also want them better prepared for residency beginning on day one.
Scroll down or look to the left column for answers to most of your questions, to find out about upcoming meetings, or to reach out with your own questions/comments. To say we're revved up would be an understatement!
We anticipate an average of 55 first-year medical (M1) students
In the Fall of 2017
An M1 Work Group was formed and tasked with accomplishing three primary goals:
In short, this will improve the educational experience for students by providing:
No. The Rockford campus similarly will increase its enrollment in 2017.
While this change has been desired for some time, the transition is a result of a combination of seeking to improve the student experience and the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approval of a new medical school on the Urbana-Champaign campus geared toward medicine, engineering and entrepreneurship.
Among the biggest changes:
The University will provide the funding for operating costs of the additional faculty and staff as well as an additional $1.5 million for room renovations.
A second phase of renovations is being planned to renovate current examination rooms for clinical skills, expanded technology and study rooms, and reconfiguring the first floor A-wing. This will be dependent on philanthropy.
They include:
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Gwen Stefani Covers InStyle UK January 2012
She's a favorite when it comes to cover gigs, and Gwen Stefani kicks off the year by fronting the January 2012 issue of InStyle UK.
The No Doubt rocker/designer posed for a dashing spread shot by Michelangelo di Battista while talking about topics including her signature look, focus on health, music career and her responsibilities as a mother to her sons.
Highlights from Miss Stefani's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit InStyle UK!
On how she came to arrive at her signature beauty look:
"When I was 17, my grandmother got me a gift pack with all these different-colored lipsticks and one of them was burgundy. I tried it on, looked in the rear-view mirror and said, 'That looks good'. I've worn it ever since. The make-up goes on every day, even if I'm not going anywhere."
On her uber blonde tresses:
"My hair color is by L'Oréal Paris, but I won't reveal the number. And I do my roots as often as Marilyn Monroe did hers – I'm serious. I found out."
On maintaining a healthy lifestyle:
"In the past, I was a runner and kick-boxer. I also did weight training. These days, I do Pilates, yoga and a lot of walking – now, it's more about feeling good than looking good."
On eating the right foods:
"I'm conscious of what I eat, but sme days I cave and have cookies. On fun nights with the family, my husband cooks amazing things and there will be carbs."
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GOLF ROUNDUP: Wie wins first major championship
Michelle Wie followed Martin Kaymer to victory at Pinehurst No. 2.
First literally, then figuratively.
When Kaymer made his leisurely stroll up the 18th fairway seven days earlier on his way to sealing the U.S. Open, Wie walked right along with his pairing as a spectator.
"I thought to myself, I want to be here on Sunday," Wie said. "I want to feel this exact thing."
A week later, she did.
And now Kaymer and Wie will be forever linked as the champions of Pinehurst's first-of-its-kind double-dip of U.S. Opens.
Wie's two-stroke victory over top-ranked Stacy Lewis on Sunday at the U.S. Women's Open came with a little more stress than Kaymer's nine-shot romp — especially after Wie's double bogey on the 16th.
But her long birdie putt a hole later effectively locked it up, and turned her walk up the final fairway into something to savor.
"I walked (the previous) Sunday with Rickie (Fowler) and Martin. I wanted so badly to be in that position, just to kind of have a leisurely walk up to 18 and make a par to win kind of thing," Wie said. "And I feel so lucky. ... It felt so special. I kind of wish I could do it over and over again, it's just so much fun."
This was the big victory the sport had been waiting for — maybe even needed.
"I don't think you can script it any better," Lewis said. "I think it's great for the game of golf. I think it's even better for women's golf. ... This has been such a long time coming for her."
No longer is Wie that precocious pre-teen prodigy who qualified for her first pro event as a 12-year-old and competed against the men on the PGA Tour.
Now, she's all grown up, with four career victories on her resume. She's No. 1 on the LPGA's money list, the tour's biggest star.
And she finally has a major trophy to go with it all.
"U.S. Opens have been such a special part of my life, just because I get to see everyone again," Wie said. "It's like seeing old family and friends. But, yeah, just everything kind of what I've been through, all the ups and all the downs, this is definitely, it's all worth it."
A win that seemed a certainty for most of the day — she took sole possession of the lead after her second hole — came into doubt for a while on the 16th.
With a three-stroke lead, she hit a hybrid from a fairway bunker that wound up in a wiregrass bush. That led her to take a penalty drop behind her in the fairway and led to what she said was "a tinge of panic."
She chipped on to about 35 feet, then pushed her bogey putt 5 feet past the hole.
A miss would have left her tied with Lewis.
"It was pretty scary. I gave myself a nice heart attack," Wie said. "I think I aged about 10 years in a span of 15 minutes there."
She made it.
And on the next hole, she locked up the victory.
Wie plopped her 8-iron safely onto the 17th green and sank the birdie putt that restored her two-stroke lead, punctuating it with a fist pump.
Unlike the day before — when a four-shot lead slipped away — there would be no collapse for Wie.
Lewis, the No. 1 player in women's golf, kept the pressure on by making eight birdies during a 66 that matched the best round of the tournament.
She was on the practice range preparing for a playoff when her caddie told her that Wie made the putt on 17.
"I thought with the pressure of a major and the way this golf course played, I thought I had a chance," Lewis said.
Wie began the day tied with Amy Yang at 2-under. But once she claimed sole possession of the lead — on Yang's double bogey on the second hole — she never let go of it.
Wie reeled off eight straight pars before an eagle on the par-5 10th gave her some breathing room — which, it turned out, came in handy after her struggles on 16.
Wie — who finished at 2-under 278 — was the only player to wind up under par this week, the last in an unprecedented, two-week test of the Donald Ross-designed masterpiece of a course in the North Carolina sandhills.
"If you let me write a script about how I would dream it to go, that's how it went," said Dan Burton, the chair of the USGA's championship committee. "Just an absolutely wonderful two weeks, great golf. I think we achieved every objective we could have possibly set out to enumerate."
PGA: Kevin Streelman birdied the last seven holes to win the Travelers Championship by a stroke at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.
Streelman shot his second straight 6-under 64 to finish at 15-under 265. He broke the tour record for consecutive closing birdies by a winner of six set by Mike Souchak in the 1956 St. Paul Open.
Streelman, 35, also won the Tampa Bay Championship last season. He missed the cuts in his previous four starts on tour.
Sergio Garcia and K.J. Choi tied for second. They each shot 67.
Aaron Baddeley was fourth at 13 under after a 69.
CHAMPIONS: Tom Lehman made a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Champions Tour's Encompass Championship in Glenview, Ill.
The 55-year-old Lehman closed with a 2-under 70 at North Shore and had a 15-under 201 total for his eighth senior title and first since 2012. He rebounded from bogeys on Nos. 13 and 14 — his only dropped strokes of the week — with birdies on Nos. 15 and 16, parred the par-3 17th and won on the par-4 18th.
Michael Allen and Kirk Triplett tied for second, a stroke back. Allen shot 67, and Triplett had a 68.
Lehman, the 1996 British Open winner, opened with rounds of 65 and 66 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round.
He ended a 27-event victory drought.
PGA EUROPEAN: Finland's Mikko Ilonen completed a wire-to-wire victory in the Irish Open, shooting a 1-under 70 to beat Italy's Edoardo Molinari by a stroke.
Ilonen finished at 13-under 271 at Fota Island. He has four victories in 300 career European Tour starts.
Molinari closed with a 67. England's Matthew Fitzpatrick, the U.S. Amateur champion, had a 68 to tie for 29th at 5 under in his pro debut.
WEB.COM: Monday qualifier Sebastian Cappelen won the Air Capital Classic for his first Web.com Tour title, finishing with a 4-under 66 for a one-stroke victory over Matt Weibring in Wichita, Kan.
Cappelen, from Denmark, had an 18-under 262 total after opening with rounds of 66, 65 and 65 at Crestview Country Club. The 24-year-old former University of Arkansas player earned $108,000.
Cappelen is the 21st Monday qualifier to win a Web.com Tour event and the first since 2011.
Weibring shot a 64.


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By Kimberly Gadette (doddleNEWS)
On the Mat is nothing less than a documentarian's dream. As an omnipresent fly on the wall during the a 2010-2011 Washington State high school wrestling season, filmmaker Fredric Golding couldn't have wished for more dramatic highs and lows than if he'd written a fictional high-stakes sports drama himself. It's no wonder that this engaging film took Tribeca Film Festival's Best Online Feature Award. (Note: Rather than decided by an appointed jury, this particular honor is awarded by online viewers. Think "People's Choice" meets film fest.)
Narrated by onetime Lake Stevens High School wrestler, actor Chris Pratt (The Five-Year Engagement, Moneyball) — doing double duty as the film's executive producer — is the perfect tour guide. Between his own high school history, having taken fifth place at the state level in 1997, his relationship with wrestling coach Brent Barnes and his ease around the sport as well as the current crop of youthful wrestlers, it's hard to imagine this documentary without Pratt's warmth and empathy.
The film opens with a loquacious Pratt on camera, comparing the actor's hard road of rejection to the brutal sport of wrestling … suggesting that actors might do themselves a favor by toughening up on a mat. We then get a brief preview of the personalities and scenes that we'll see in greater detail as we experience the five months of the school's wrestling season, replete with riveting twists and turns. Granted, the decision to focus on this particular school wasn't exactly a shot in the dark: Lake Stevens High has won seven out of the last ten state championships. As Pratt explains: "Wrestling is to Lake Stevens, Washington … like football is to Midland, Texas."
Reminiscent of the 2008 high school basketball documentary Gunnin' for That #1 Spot, the movie takes quick snapshots of all of the principal team members, visiting their homes and families, giving us a sense of what particular events might have led to who they are today. Such as the dyslexic, small-framed Jesse, who can't believe that at a mere 103 pounds, he's considered a high school jock; or the rebellious Steven, the best athlete on the team but saddled by failing grades; or the sorrowful Jack, haunted by the death of his kid brother. And let's not forget Coach Barnes, a blend of father figure, psychologist, boot camp sergeant, tutor and priest.
Other than the drama of cheering for these boys now that we've come to know them, the documentary reveals some of the more arcane rules of the sport itself. Such as "cutting weight," in which growing teens are forced to keep their weight extraordinarily low in order to wrestle in a particular class. There's much discussion on the subject, with one wrestler stating that for that day, he'd ingested two teaspoons of water and one piece of candy. Unbelievably draconian, this practice affects each and every team member, forcing the boys to endure intense exercise, coupled with starvation and dehydration, until the official weigh-in on the day of the match. And yet, once they've been weighed in, they're allowed a period of two hours in which they can eat and replenish their systems. Begging the question: if they're allowed to get their weight back up before the match, what's the point of this kind of physical abuse?
Another fascinating, yet still punishing concept: Even when a wrestler loses his individual match, he's expected to go right back into the circle to fight in the consolation bracket in order to accrue points for his team. Narrator Pratt is right; this is a kind of toughness that is mind-boggling.
At times, when On the Mat hones in on young wrestlers, their swagger all but gone as they collapse in dark corners with their faces awash in tears, we are reminded that after all is said and done, these are just kids. Boys who have sacrificed so much, who are brave, strong, competitive and obstinate … yet still just a few years older than when they first learned how to ride a bike.
And if they lose, we may find ourselves a bit ashamed of our own disappointment. After all, doesn't every sports-themed film, every national and hometown contest, every worldwide Olympics insist that we wildly cheer on our team? Isn't it part of the American Dream to win at all costs? Right. Sometimes the cost just isn't worth it.
Rating on a scale of 5 sold-out shows of WrestleMania: 4.5
Written and Directed by: Fredric Golding
Featuring: Chris Pratt, Coach Brent Barnes, Assistant Coach Andy Knutson, and the 2010-2011 Lake Stevens High School Wrestling Team
Running Time: 87 minutes


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Columbia Univ Gets $5.7 Million To Make Fake Voicemails Of People Dying Because Of Global Warming
This website, futurecoast.org, was created by Columbia University to bring attention to global warming destroying the planet or something. Columbia got a $5.7 million grant to create this website that includes...fake voicemails from the future of people warning how they're dying because of global warming. You have to listen to these.
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Knife basics
The Chinese chef's knife Yan uses to cut vegetables looks just like a cleaver but is much lighter (a true cleaver is strong enough to cut through bone). Here are Yan's tips for buying and using one. You can also use an 8-in. French-style chef's knife.
- Buy. Look for high-carbon stainless steel, which is rust-resistant and holds an edge; a slightly curved blade; triple rivets so the handle won't come loose; and a full tang (meaning the metal of the blade extends into and all the way down the handle, for strength). The knife should feel lightweight and balanced, with the center of gravity where you grip it.
- Use. Grip the knife on the sides with your thumb and first finger and the other three fingers under the handle. Plant the tip of the blade farthest from you and rock it downward and then forward.
- Keep it sharp. Set the part of the knife's blade that's closest to the handle against a rod-shaped diamond steel at a 15° to 18°angle. Pull the knife down and across the steel in an arc, all the way to the tip. Repeat several times on each side of the blade. Wipe clean.
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Track safety is paramount. The main objective of a track day is to be safe and drive home afterwards. Different clubs/schools have different rules but generally the rules are similar to the following.
Drivers education is about providing a safe place for drivers to improve their driving ability. Most schools break drivers in to groups based on ability/experience. A fast car does not mean that you'll be in the fastest group as you'd be amazed the horsepower upgrade that an experienced driver can make to a car.
It's Only an HPDE. How Dangerous Can It Be?
Any time you sit behind the wheel of a car, you're putting yourself in a dangerous situation. You're probably more likely to get into an accident on the way to the track than at the track... because at the track you'll be subject to rules, instruction, and supervision designed to make it as safe as possible. Unfortunately, if you do happen to have a problem on a track you're going to be moving a lot faster then your garden variety fender bender. As a result, the consequences can be much higher.
Some say HPDE is not as dangerous as racing but if you hit something at speed then the physics don't care whether it's a DE or a race. It's going to hurt. 110mph into walls that line many tracks, even for an offset collision, will do a lot of damage to your car. There are steps you can take to limit that damage to your car.
Some drivers recommend:
Racing seats
Full harness
Rollbar with back braces
Helmet with neck restraint
Fire extinguisher
This is expensive, expect around 5k USD for this no matter what the car. It's cheap if something happens. Your odds of being hurt will be significantly lower than in your stock car. However, these are
for most events. Cars today are very safe. I mention them here as a reference only.
How much safety equipment you need for your car depends on:
The Car -
if you have a high horsepower car that his hard to handle, you can probably afford to invest in safety equipment.
The Track -
some tracks have lots of space and run-off area, some are tight and have close walls.
The Event -
Time Trials, Driver's Ed, Club Racing (Requirements are different for each)
The Driver - Your attitude towards driving and how hard you are going to push makes a big difference in how likely you are to go off, and what will happen to you when you do.
Regardless of how much equipment you decide you need, you'll find some advice about making the final choices here.
What's equivalent safety?
This means that what ever you did for safety on the drivers side of the car, you need at least the same on the passenger side. You can't be sitting in your car with your instructor wearing a 6pt polyester harness in a carbon fiber seat with your instructor in the stock seat with a 3pt belt. Have a heart, that would be a very nervous instructor...
You need the same level of protection for both occupants. I have seen some cars with only one 6pt harness on the drivers side. That looks suspect to me and I would be very hesitant to get in the car as an instructor.
Upgrade the carbon unit in the car
The biggest safety factor in the car is you. The more you educate yourself in driving, the safer you'll become. Spend money on modding yourself by gaining school/track time before any other performance modifications.
The basics
First and foremost, plan ahead and read any and all rules and regulations for the event in which you will be participating. There's nothing worse then showing up for an event, only to be denied tech because you didn't read the requirements.
Many HPDE days have a minimum as a stock street car with a 2.5lb fire extinguisher mounted where the driver can access it. Most, if not all organizers will want the car checked and signed off by a dealer/mechanic before allowing you on the track.
Again... check with the organization running the event. Even though some event hosts still allow M rated and non-Snell tested helmets, it is recommended that you go with a reputable brand that is tested to Snell standards.
SA rated helmets (Special Application) are tested for multiple impacts and fire protection
M rated halmets (Motorcycle) are tested for a single impact and are not required to have fire resistant materials
Helmet ratings are helmet ratings, no matter the price. A $200 SA rated helmet will hold up the same way a $500 or a $1000 SA rated helmet will (a bit over-simplified... a better fitting, lighter helmet will be worth the money)
Fit is more important than the name or the price. Too tight and you'll head will go numb, too loose and it won't stay on your head properly
Never buy a used helmet... you never know how its been taken care of or how it will fit
Open or closed face mostly comes down to personal preference. In vehicles with an upright seating position, non-competitive, and airbag equipped... there is no real reason not to get an open face helmet if you want. If you don't have an airbag, definitely buy a closed face helmet. One added benefit that has nothing to do with impacts is the added fire protection of a closed-face
Motorbike helmets won't do. If you aren't using a head and neck restraint then buy the best helmet you can afford. A composite model if you want. A lighter helmet is safer than heavier one in an impact. If you aren't planning on buying a neck restraint then I recommend the lighter composite helmets.
Most require cotton pants and a cotton sweater with long sleeves. A fire proof racing suit is optional and really depends on your level of paranoia (yep, I have one). Fire suits aren't as good as you'd think. I was quite surprised that a fire suit will only give maybe 13 seconds of protection before second degree burns. This kind of shocked me. 13 seconds isn't a whole lot of time. Course, in a t-shirt and jeans you're already cooking at 13 seconds but still, I thought you'd have longer. Adding nomex underwear apparently adds 6-9 seconds to this, but it's not a whole lot of time but is a lot better than normal clothes.
Most people use sneakers for shoes and you can buy driving shoes from between 100 and 200 dollars.
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Wow, I wasn't expecting you guys to take it so personally, I was looking forward to this event since January when I requested it off from work, I didn't get the weekend off, but I told them I had an event to go to, I lost a ton of my hours at work and now have the worst shifts, but I think it was worth it. Yes the event was awesome and the gf loved it as well. I love Santa Barbara and the great weather and beaches.
However I thought the price was a bit steep, and I just wanted to know how my money was being allocated. Forgive me for asking as I see this is top secret material. Its not even about the money, its your guys whole attitude, I simply would like to know where that money is being spent.
If you go to a club, the cover charge is for the DJ and the rest is income for the club. I just didn't think it was $32000 to rent out the fairgrounds, plus the sponsors paying for some of it as well.
Edit: nonprofit event, but jon gets compensated...I never understand how these things work
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Nokia finally locks out access to Firmware Images via Navifirm
Quick heads-up, Access to Nokia Firmware Images via Navifirm tool is now blocked!!
Late last year Nokia announced that it will be closing unauthorized access to its online Firmware Repository via Navifirm tool. And it looks like that time has finally come, Nokia has now finally blocked the access to its firmware repository. From now on, you'll need a Nokia Online login to access firmware images.
Does anybody have the Navifirm + 1.7 Cache?
But is still able to download with direct link…
Maybe is possible to change navifirm simply in a database and collect all links (it require a really small host). Eg: http://www.mrcrab.net/nokia.html
what are those numbers next to nokia n9's firmware images ??
and how to know which one is mine ??


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Don Croft Terminator Zapper
TERMINATOR ZAPPER (previously known as Terminator II Zapper) - DESTROYS PARASITES (VIRUSES, BACTERIA, WORMS, YEAST, FUNGI, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE BODY! This awesome Terminator Zapper is designed by Don Croft and uses one 9 volt alkaline battery (not included). We use and prefer the Terminator Zapper to the Hulda Clark Zappers, due to the convenient ability to wear the Terminator Zapper, versus having to hand hold two electrodes for seven or more minutes 3x/day. The Terminator Zapper is a mere 3" long, 2" wide, and 1" thick. For more info on the Terminator Zapper go to Don and Carol Croft's website at World Without Parasites.All pathogens - bacteria, viruses, fungii, and parasites - have a frequency. Wearing a Terminator Zapper transmits frequencies that can kill these pathogens. The Terminator Zapper alkalizes the body. A growing number of healthcare providers believe that many people (with age, this number increases) experience some degree of illness and debilitation from the presence of parasites in the body. Parasites are usually thought of as worms, but bacteria, viruses, and fungi are also parasites.
It is recommended to wear your Terminator Zapper for 30 days straight, if possible and then on an as needed basis (if you start to feel ill or not up to par - wear your Terminator Zapper). Be sure to drink plenty of clean fresh water (not city tap water, please) to help flush the kidneys of dead/dying pathogens the Terminator is eliminating from the body. Some people can have a herxheimer (detox) effect. IF this happens to you, you can use the Terminator just a few hours each day to lessen the detox, again though plenty of clean fresh water to help flush the body of toxins and gradually increase the time you wear it to what is most comfortable for you. Zapping daily for an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening for three or four weeks will destroy even the most severe infestations of pathogenic organisms in the body, but will not harm human tissue or beneficial flora.
When sleeping, the Terminator Zapper can be worn on the palm of the hand or pad of the foot where it won't burn through the skin. We recommend, that IF you have an issue with carpal tunnel in your right hand, wear your Terminator at night on the palm of your right hand OR if you have trouble with your left knee, wear your Terminator at night on the pad of your left foot. We believe the closer you wear the Terminator Zapper to the part of your body that is having health issues, the better and more quickly it will work to help alleviate that particular health issue. When you wear your Terminator Zapper daily, any stinging, itching, or zapping will lessen, as it cleanses your body of toxins, parasites, and alkalizes your system, unless you continue to acidify your system by eating acidic foods, smoke cigarettes, drink sodas, etc. Some care needs to be taken initially with the Terminator, as it also speeds up the body's elimination process. This happens through the skin and mucous membranes if there are lesions there; after the lesions have healed, the Terminator can be worn as much as is desired without uncomfortable effects. The zapper increases the body's own energy wherever it is been placed; this can be heard through an amplified stethoscope (available from medical supply companies for about $200). Listen to the area with the stethoscope before and after placing the zapper there. Several reputable energy healers have found that the zapper helps raise consciousness through the introduction of micro-currents throughout the body. The Terminator Zapper uses a frequency of 15Hz because researchers have found it penetrates deeper than the frequencies generated by the original Hulda Clark design; and 15Hz produces a mildly euphoric feeling, which encourages one to use the zapper. The Terminator's 15Hz frequency is apparently the target frequency to which the Schumann (earth) resonance has been increasing for the past several years. Long periods of zapping are sometimes crucial in certain situations; other zapper makers have increased the current of their zappers to address this, their zappers are uncomfortable to wear. This Terminator incorporates the electrodes on the surface of the case to eliminate the need for wires, paste, and water/salt solutions, which also make it easier to use. In addition to the lower frequency (15Hz) the Terminator Zapper also contains a neodimium magnet, orgone material, a Mobius coil and crystals. The crystals are a bridge between the user and the Terminator which causes the electric current to be more compatible with the tissues. The Terminator contains spherical crystals, which seem to have a stronger, smoother effect. Dr. Wilhelm Reich coined the term, "orgone," in the 1930's and pioneered the scientific application of this energy for healing, weather modification, motive force, etc. Subsequently, others have discovered the value of orgone in radionics (www.orgone.net). Orgone is chi, prana, life force, etc., it is present throughout the universe. According to users, orgone zappers quickly relieve pain throughout the body and generally speed up healing. Neodimium (rare earth) magnets are much more powerful than any you can buy in a store. It seems that the health benefits of magnets may be due to their orgone component. Numerous studies show that magnetic therapies help stimulate circulation, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. The magnet used in the Terminator helps increase the energy from the orgone material. Mobius coils produce a very chaotic energy field when current is pulsed through them; the other components of the Terminator seem to organize and focus this energy in the form of kundalini. (Kundalini is described as a sleeping, dormant potential force in the human organism ). The rare earth magnet intensifies the energy from the orgone generator, so that both kundalilni and orgone are present in greater strength. This has shown to have additional pain relief ability and an increase in awareness and vital energy, which are primary features of regular zappers.
* Dead tapeworms in the toilet after a week or so (with some people).
* 'Social menace' status because of flatulence for a day or so.
* Warts shrink and disappear, especially fast with children.
* Tumors disappear (faster with Terminator).
* Carpel tunnel syndrome gone in a day or so.
* Yeast and Candida-type fungi gone quickly.
* Eyes less bloodshot.
* Skin tone immediately improved.
* Helps remove heavy metals and organic toxins (Terminator).
* Establishes normal pH within a few days (most cases).
* Acne disappears in short time.
* Psoriasis disappears in six weeks or so after an initial slight improvement (Terminator works best).
* Earache disappears
* Improves organ efficiency (when Terminator is placed over organ).
* No more PMS.
* No more migraine.
* No more depression (most throw away the brain drugs).
* Stops itching, even from bug bites.
* Ringworm gone the same day.
* Scabies eliminated in one day.
* Stops dandruff.
* Breathing improves.
* Better joint mobility.
* Less body, breath and foot odor.
* Cuts, scrapes, wounds, infections, etc., heal rapidly.
* Eliminates sinus infections quickly.
* Stops toothaches.
* Quickly removes (even chronic) pain.
* Flu and colds gone.
* Improved mental clarity.
DISCLAIMER: The Terminator Zapper is not intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease; not intended to affect the structure of any function of the body; not intended for medical or therapeutic purpose. All information is for educational purposes only. The Terminator Zapper has not been licensed by the FDA or AMA for use on humans, animals, or plants. Do not experiment with a zapper if pregnant or wearing a pace maker. Talk with a health professional before attempting any self health program.
How does the Terminator Zapper work?
Recommended Use
VERY IMPORTANT:For the first few days or so wear it in a glove or sock at night, against palm or sole, until your pH is normal again, if it stings on the skin of other parts of your body. Zapping apparently alkalizes the body to its proper pH after the bulk of parasites in the blood are killed. In many cases this alkalization begins within 2 or 3 days, but it may take longer depending on the toxicity of the body. Just MOVE THE ZAPPER WHEN IT STARTS TO ITCH and don't sleep while zapping on any other body part EXCEPT ON PALM OR SOLE, until the itching no longer occurs.
Repairs and Warranty
Terminator Zapper Maintenance:
DISCLAIMER: The Terminator Zapper is not intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease; not intended to affect the structure of any function of the body; not intended for medical or therapeutic purpose. All information is for educational purposes only. The Terminator Zapper has not been licensed by the FDA or AMA for use on humans, animals, or plants. Do not experiment with a zapper if pregnant or wearing a pace maker. Talk with a health professional before attempting any self health program.
Please temporarily disable your browser's pop-up blocker or you won't be able to order. The shopping cart uses a pop up window to display your purchase. IF you are ordering multiple small items, our shipping calculator may overcharge you for shipping. IF this occurs, we will refund the excess shipping charges when processing your order. If desired, you can call us (951) 674-0921 to inquire about the cost to ship multiple items.Please NOTE FOREIGN ORDERS - The USPS is advising shipments to the UK and a few other countries are taking LONGER to receive, due to heightened security due to terrorist threats and each piece of mail coming into the country has to be inspected by customs. As such, it can take 4 weeks to receive packages (shipped via USPS Priority Mail International which "normally" should take 6 to 10 business days to receive) to the UK, Germany, and possibly other countries. The USPS Priority International Mail does NOT have tracking information outside the US, until the item is received by the recipient in the country it was shipped to. If you are concerned about length of time to receive your item and want continuous tracking information, please order the USPS Express International Mail option. Please NOTE SOUTH AFRICA ORDERS - We recently shipped Priority International Mail package to South Africa. The Terminator Zapper was shipped on March 7, 2011 and was finally received on April 21, 2011. Not sure if this item was temporarily lost, but it took nearly 7 weeks for our customer to receive in South Africa. The USPS Priority Mail International does NOT have tracking information outside the US, until the item is received by the recipient in the country it was shipped to. If you are concerned about length of time to receive your item and want continuous tracking information, please order the USPS Express International Mail option. You can order your Terminator outside of the U.S. via USPS EXPRESS International Mail (below), which "should" be processed more quickly than USPS Priority Mail International shipments. The USPS shipping cost for Express Mail International shipping is $32.50 and takes approximately 5 business days to receive or Priority International Mail is $14.50. All orders ship within 24 business hours. Any customs or duty fees are strictly the responsibility of the recipient. We now offer an option to purchase the Zapper WITH a 9 volt Duracell Alkaline battery. Please read descriptions carefully when choosing buying options. (1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $129.00 (SRP $134.00) ~ U.S. Orders ONLY - FREE USPS First Class Mail
(1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $130.00 w/Battery ~ U.S. Orders ONLY - FREE USPS First Class Mail
(1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $129.00 (SRP $134.00) ~ U.S. Orders ONLY - USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days)
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(1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $129.00 (SRP $134.00) ~ U.S. Orders ONLY - Express (1-2 business days)
(1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $130.00 w/Battery ~ U.S. Orders ONLY - Express (1-2 business days)
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(1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $130.00 w/Battery ~ Outside US Orders ONLY - USPS Priority Mail International
(2) TERMINATOR ZAPPERS - $240.00 (SRP $268.00) ~ Outside US Orders ONLY - USPS Priority Mail International
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(1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $129.00 (SRP $134.00) ~ Outside US Orders ONLY- USPS Express Mail International
(1) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $129.00 w/Battery ~ Outside US Orders ONLY- USPS Express Mail International
(2) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $240.00 (SRP $268.00) ~ Outside US Orders ONLY - USPS Express Mail International
(2) TERMINATOR ZAPPER - $242.00 w/Battery ~ Outside US Orders ONLY - USPS Express Mail International
Buy both the Terminator and the Basic Zapper at a great price! Buy the Terminator for yourself and gift the Basic Zapper to a friend or family member that may be skeptical...or you can keep both for yourself using the Basic Zapper as a handy travel size model.
The Basic Zapper has the same zapper-circuit as the Croft Terminator Zapper. These are very effective zappers, endorsed by Don Croft. The Basic Zapper is smaller than the Terminator Zapper and very easy to use. Convenient sized, so that you never have to leave home without your it, just throw it in your purse or pocket, that way you have it readily if you feel you need to use it. This Basic Zapper's contacts are closer together than the Terminator Zapper, so it works great for small to medium sized cats and dogs when placed on the pads of their paws. The Terminator Zapper more appropriately fits large to extra-large dog paws.
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A FEW NOTES: IF those of us at Wolf Creek Ranch were to be stranded on an island and could only take three holistic products with us, the Terminator Zapper would be one of OUR three choices.
We started retailing the Terminator Zapper in 2001. I had purchased a Terminator for myself. After my teenage daughter saw how the Terminator benefited my health in less than 6 hours of wearing it and how I clung to it, she wanted to wear MY Terminator...We would literally "fight" over WHO got to wear MY Zapper. I finally decided to purchase them wholesale and gave her one for Christmas that year. To this day, in 2009, she and I both wear our Terminator Zappers when needed. It is truly amazing that a teenager, such as her (not into herbs cuz they taste yucky, hates vegetables, etc.) would even be seen in public wearing a Terminator, but I've caught her doing this!!
Please NOTE: IF you are dealing with cancer, it is best to wear the Terminator as much as possible - usually 90 days straight, 24/7, again, making sure to drink plenty of pure fresh water daily to flush the body of toxins.
Many people have asked if this is the same as the Terminator II Zapper. Don Croft quit calling his Zapper the Terminator II many years ago and manufactures the latest Terminator Model above. We purchase Terminators from Don every 2 months or so, so we always have the latest and greatest version. This Terminator Zapper has everything, except the 9 volt alkaline battery which you must supply: natural crystal, orgone material, neodymium magnet, mobius coil, etc. It is my understanding that Durcell batteries are best.
Terminator Zapper Testimonials:
May 1, 2009:
I started using the TZ on Saturday, April 18th.............I mainly wanted it as a detox device because I had shingles over 20 years ago and a couple of times a year I have flare ups..........From what I've heard, it never leaves the system.
In the past month, I've had symptoms which indicated heavy metal poisoning..........tingling lips, metallic taste, cold hands and feet, chronic fatigue, slurred speech.............I went to the doctor and was tested for a stroke.........Thank God it was negative..........but still had these symptoms and more...........My doctor said,"Maybe you just have a virus"......???
That's when I knew I was on my own with this.................Anyway, I started zapping and taking a product called PCA-RX which I discussed with Don Croft that safely chelates heavy metals.
Well it's almost 2 weeks later and all these things are almost all gone with the occasional shingles feeling on my arm and I only zap for 2-3 hours a day.
An added benefit is my hypertension Is no longer!..........I've had a constant diastolic in the low 90's even on meds. My readings this week have been in the mid 70's.........I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it with ny own eyes!
Well, that's about it for now and thanks again.
June 23, 2008:
I have used your zapper for years. Don't exactly know what is going on health wise, but just if I ever start loosing energy I put on the zapper and leave it on all day for days. Really has helped me.
Would like to order another.
Please advise and thanks.
May 27, 2008:
I have been suffering progressively worse and worse joint pain in my hips, knees, wrists, back, elbows etc etc.... I had started to suspect Lyme's disease. After a couple of uses - it is all but gone! I did get sick after a few days of using it and I thought I might be detoxing too fast so I put it away for a few days but my "cold" got worse and worse. Then I thought I might have made a wrong move and put it back on yesterday and am starting to feel better...
January 16, 2008:
I bought this zapper for my boyfriend as he suffers with Asthma.
He has noticed a dramatic difference in his lungs after only a few days.
He rarely has to take his inhaler and is feeling very good.
I have just ordered myself a zapper to jump on this band wagon! =)
Best Regards,
September 14, 2007:
I received the Terminator a few days ago, thanks!
I have no doubt the Terminator will bring me more joy in life!
Thank you and your team at Wolfcreek!
Greetings from Holland,
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Hello folks,
Just a noob here, posting for other noobs that may be thinking about upgrading their endlinks.
I have a completely stock unchanged wheel and suspension setup. I do hate the roll or at least the amount of it.
I am looking to take it slow and step my way through where I feel I lack and make the upgrades necessary.
I started today by installing my newly arrived Kartboy front endlinks. Awesome product IMHO. Perfect fitment. I used ramps to perform the task. I did have to use penetrating oil. I used liquid wrench penetrant...it worked for me.
The results are quite noticeable even though I am using the stock sways. I know my car, and just upgrading the links has affected the car. Im not saying the links are cutting out roll, but it feels as if the links are making my stock crappy sway bar perform like an ok one. Less lean over through the turn. Can still feel the rear roll though. I do have endlinks for the rear, and will attempt tomorrow.
I feel with the rear endlinks my car will feel just right. I don't feel I will need to do the sways. Remains to be felt.
Oh...and the stock endlinks...well...when I crawled out from under my car, I looked at them, and actually laughed a little out loud. They really are pretty frail looking. Seems they are a bearing type with little dust boots on them. Not sure if changing to the KB urethane bushing style will be good for longevity. How many guys has these and been using them for a while? Do the bolts ever come loose? I tightened everything real good and will re-tighten when I do the rears tomorrow.
All in all, easy install. I know I read people that perform this change on level ground, I looked at that, and there is no way I could pull that off. I used my ramps and I have a floor creeper.


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Re: easy question about random numbers
On 1/9/05 at 11:03 PM, pedrito6 at softhome.net (Pedrito) wrote:
>I have been trying the differents methods for creating random
>numbers and I think the faster are these two:
Another approach you might want to consider is to use Interpolation to build a look up table for the inverse cumulative distribution function. For the particular set of probabilities you gave this can be done as follows:
invCDF = Interpolation[Transpose[
{FoldList[Plus, 0, {1/6, 1/6, 1/6, 1/6, 9/60, 11/60}],
Range[0, 6]}],
InterpolationOrder -> 0]
then random deviates are obtained using
I haven't checked the speed of this method versus the others, but it should be reasonable.
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I am working on a huge project that will demand my full-time attention through the end of February (and yes, it's China-related). So I can only check on the comments intermittently. But I will do everything I can to keep the comments from deteriorating. If anyone has any ideas on how best to moderate the comments let me know.
Happy Thanksgiving, even to my trolls who, of course all live in the US, and who should be grateful for what they have here, even if all they can express is scorn for America. Deep inside they must like it here, or else they'd vote by foot. Happy Holidays.
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Norway court finds Anders Breivik guilty
Updated 11:06 pm, Friday, August 24, 2012
London --
An Oslo court found Anders Behring Breivik criminally guilty Friday in the killings of 77 people last year in Norway, opting to send the right-wing militant to prison rather than declare him insane and commit him to psychiatric care.
Breivik, 33, faces at least 21 years in prison for the twin attacks he carried out in July 2011. That sentence can be repeatedly extended if authorities determine that he remains a danger to society.
Breivik smiled as a summary of the verdict was read Friday morning. He had freely confessed to planting a deadly car bomb in the center of Oslo and then methodically hunting down and killing 69 people, mostly teenagers, at a political youth camp on the island of Utoya. He said the attacks were an attempt to save Norway from multiculturalism and from a Muslim takeover.
The highly anticipated verdict came after two months of deliberation following a 10-week trial that gripped the world's media. Throughout the trial, Breivik showed no remorse for his killing frenzy, shedding tears only when he watched a propaganda video that he had made to spread his anti-Islam views.
Two teams of court-ordered psychiatrists presented conflicting views on his sanity. One declared him delusional, a paranoid schizophrenic with a warped view of reality, but a second evaluation found him to be in his right mind.
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The five judges who reached the verdict agreed with the latter view. Breivik himself wanted to be declared sane, fearing a verdict of insanity would mean that his views could be dismissed as the rantings of a madman.
Norwegians were stunned by the ferocity of the attacks and by the extremism of Breivik's anti-immigrant views, which he posted in a lengthy, rambling manifesto on the Internet shortly before the massacre.


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Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope Poems
|Ode On Solitude
Ode On Solitude
Happy the man, whose wish and care
A few paternal acres bound,
Content to breathe his native air,
In his own ground.
Whose heards with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire,
Whose trees in summer yield him shade,
In winter fire.
Blest! who can unconcern'dly find
Hours, days, and years slide soft away,
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day,
Sound sleep by night; study and ease
Together mix'd; sweet ...
The Riddle Of The World
Know then thyself, presume not God to scan
The proper study of Mankind is Man.
Placed on this isthmus of a middle state,
A Being darkly wise, and rudely great:
With too much knowledge for the Sceptic side,
With too much weakness for the Stoic's pride,
He hangs between; in doubt to act, or rest;
In doubt to deem himself a God, or Beast;
In doubt his mind and body to prefer;