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Pine Tar Game sticks as a highlight for Brett
Famous incident at Yankee Stadium a most memorable moment for Hall of Famer
Hall of Famer George Brett was the guy who always played the game with a smile.
Except for one day.
But now, on the 30th anniversary of what has become known as the Pine Tar Game, Brett is smiling, even laughing, about what became the most memorable moment of his 21-year career with the Kansas City Royals.
Brett remembers every moment as he circled the bases on what appeared to be a go-ahead two-run home run off future Hall of Fame closer Goose Gossage in that July 24, 1983, game at Yankee Stadium. Then Yankees manager Billy Martin protested that Brett's bat was illegal because there was pine tar too far up the barrel.
Home-plate umpire Tim McClelland ruled in favor of Martin, called Brett out, erasing the home run and prompting an enraged Brett to storm off the bench in one of the few emotional displays of Brett's career.
And was it ever emotional.
"My boys weren't born yet, but every now and then, one of them will say, 'Hey Dad, can you play the video where you go nuts?'" said Brett, now the hitting coach for the Royals.
Not that Brett is complaining.
"You hit a home run in the ninth inning and give your team a lead, and you feel like you've accomplished something to help your team win a ballgame," said Brett. "Then, after sitting in the dugout, watching the umpire discussing the play and Tim called me out, yeah, I went a little ballistic.
"Tim was a rookie. Joe Brinkman was the crew chief, and he told Tim, 'You've got the plate, you call him out.'"
McClelland did. Brett reacted.
"The picture in my mind is George coming out of the dugout almost swimming," said Don Mattingly, the Yankees' first baseman, remembering how Brett's arms were swinging wildly as he charged from the dugout.
The Royals appealed. Lee MacPhail, then the president of the American League, ruled in favor of Kansas City. The final four outs of the game, picking up after the Brett home run, was played 25 days later, and the Royals emerged with a 5-4 victory on Brett's home run.
Brett? He was finally able to put behind him the hemorrhoid jokes that stemmed from his emergency surgery after Game 1 of the 1980 World Series against Philadelphia.
"From 1980 to 1983, everywhere I went, the drunks that were watching would make these hemorrhoid jokes," said Brett. "July 24, 1983, was the last hemorrhoid joke I heard. After that, it was pine tar.
"Would you rather be known as the guy with hemorrhoids or the guy that hit a home run off Goose, and then was called out for using an illegal bat, who was vindicated and the home run stood?"
No debate on Brett's part.
The bat meant enough to Brett that to get it back, he traded a bat he received during the 2011 Hall of Fame ceremonies that had the signatures of 60 Hall of Famers on it.
"[The man who had the bat] brought it over to my house this year and wanted me to sign it, and I was mesmerized by it," said Brett.
Over time, Brett has realized that the sporting public was mesmerized by the event, too. It is the moment he is most asked about regarding his Hall of Fame career, and for Brett, it was a big moment, as well, because he hit the home run off Gossage.
Brett only hit three other homers off Gossage. There was the three-run homer in the seventh inning of the Royals' 4-2 victory in the sweep-clinching Game 3 of the 1980 AL Championship Series. And there were two of his 317 career regular-season home runs -- a game-tying eighth-inning shot in an April 1992 game at Oakland that the A's eventually won 4-3 in 13 innings, and the Pine Tar shot.
"Because of the attention, everyone thinks I owned Goose, but I didn't," said Brett, who had a career .286 average against Gossage. "Truth is, he got the better of me."
Brett, however, eventually had the last laugh for that one he hit on July 24, 1983.
Not that it was easy.
Not with Martin managing the Yankees. Martin was always looking for an edge, and usually he found one.
Martin, after all, waited more than two weeks to protest the excessive pine tar on Brett's bat.
"Graig Nettles is the one who noticed the pine tar when we were playing in Kansas City, but Billy didn't say anything then," said Yankees reliever George Frazier.
Dave Righetti, also a pitcher on that Yankees staff, said, "Billy said we'd wait until we needed it. He wanted to wait for Brett to get a big hit that could impact a game."
The wait paid off, in big part because Brett was such a magician with a bat. Two weeks later, at Yankee Stadium, Brett was still using the same bat.
"I'd use bats for three weeks, a month at a time," said Brett, a career ,.305 hitter. "I didn't break many bats."
That, in fact, said Brett, was part of how the pine tar became an issue.
"I used a bat that was raw ash, and the problem was the pine tar would get inside the grain and start growing inside the bat," he said. "It was sticky. You used it to get a good grip on the bat, not to make the ball go farther."
The rule limiting the pine tar to within 18 inches of the handle wasn't written because it gave an edge to hitters, but rather because of a potential advantage for a pitcher on any ball that might pick up the sticky substance, which was why MacPhail ruled in favor of the Royals' appeal.
Martin, however, wasn't deterred. He still was looking for an edge when the Royals returned to Yankee Stadium to complete the game on Aug. 18, a scheduled off-day for both teams.
Martin first made it known he believed upholding the appeal was a joke. He inserted Mattingly, a left-handed-hitting first baseman, at second base. He put left-handed starting pitcher Ron Guidry in center field.
Frazier was picked to relieve Gossage and get the final out in the ninth.
"Before I threw a pitch, Billy told me to throw to first, second, third and home," said Frazier.
Frazier made the throw to first to appeal whether Brett had touched it as he rounded the bases 25 days earlier. Umpire Dave Phillips signaled safe. Martin was ready to argue.
"Billy comes out and says, 'How do you know that?'" remembers Bud Black, a pitcher with the Royals at the time. "He says, 'You weren't even here for [the home run].' Davey pulled out a piece of paper, a sworn affidavit from all the umpires, that said George did touch all the bases."
Frazier laughed.
"Mr. MacPhail knew Billy would have something up his sleeve, and he was ready for him," said Frazier.
Frazier struck out Hal McRae to end the top of the ninth and then watched Royals closer Dan Quisenberry retire the Yankees in order in the bottom of the ninth to get the save.
He never even went to Yankee Stadium for the conclusion.
"We flew into New York on our way to Baltimore on an off-day," said Brett. "Since I was kicked out of the game, [manager] Dick Howser told me not to even go to the ballpark. [Airline rep] Larry [Ameche] and I went to a local bar, close to the Newark airport, watched it on TV, eating pasta and drinking wine."
Four outs later, Brett and the Royals celebrated.


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BH has been for over a century a synonym of bicycles, cycling, sportsmanship and self-improvement. Many children have given their first and hesitant turn of the pedals with a BH bicycle, and legendary cyclists have also been created on many of these bikes.
The journey of BH (Beistegui Hermanos) in the industry initiated in Eibar (Guipuzkoa, Spain), a city of arms manufacturers, in 1909 as a result of the genius and enterprising spirit of three brothers: Cosme, Domingo and Juan Beistegui Albistegui.
The company, which was founded as an arms manufacturer, gave a radical 180-degree turn following the First World War, and it set out to provide a fast, comfortable and economic means of transport for the citizens of Eibar. The result was the development of very light, agile and reliable bicycles.
This is how one of the current cycling icons and one of the most successful and consolidated brands was born. From that point onwards and as a result of its technological advances and abiding commitment to sport, BH has achieved a series of sporting triumphs and has contributed with several innovations to the world of cycling.
By 1935, BH was firmly settled in the Spanish cycling scene. The BH team had one of the best cyclists of the day in its ranks, the Belgian Gustave Deloor(1913 - 2002), who won the first two editions of the Vuelta a España in 1935 and 1936. Up to this date, BH has won seven Vueltas a España, the last one in 1986 with Alvaro Pino.In that edition, the team Zor-BH also came first in the team classification.
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In line with its success in sport, BH also grew and extended the frontiers of its activity.
In 1959, BH moved to a more modern and larger plant in Vitoria, from which it has developed high quality bicycles and components for all cycling disciplines: road, mountain, all terrain, electric and even fitness and elliptical bicycles. The technological innovations developed by BH, such as the NEO range, the Ultralight frames, the Global Concept and the Lynx double suspension for MTBs, has allowed the brand to continue being ahead of its time and offer solutions to the demands made by the two-wheel enthusiasts.
100 years later, the Beisteguifamily are still at the head of BH and continue to maintain the essence of a company that remains true to the values it was founded upon: innovation, research and technological development; social and environmental responsibility; dynamism, commitment, reliability and trustworthiness; and, above all, its passion for bicycles. And all this with the aim of continuing to offer sport and health products to the entire world.


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Circus owner Max Medici enlists former star Holt Farrier and his children Milly and Joe to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere, who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland.
CAST: Colin Farrell, Eva Green, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Sandy Martin, Joseph Gatt
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Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life.


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Nov 03, 2017
This is a well-planned course that I learned a whole lot from. I was curious about Luther and church history to begin with, and this course satisfied that curiosity.
Mar 27, 2017
I really enjoyed the course, and think it is very well thought out and paced. I appreciate the access to additional reading materials.
创建者 Jp C•
Nov 09, 2016
This course was not overly interesting, it felt more like listening to someone wanting to paint everything with a socialist brush. I had better things to do. This has not been a class where I learned much. Its structure of super short videos (~4mins) with easy "tests" was neither challenging nor useful to confirm the value of the content, in fact a number of tests quiz you on material not yet covered (usually in the next unit). Not the best class there is.
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Jun 16, 2017
I was puzzled by the course at first: the 4-minute lectures, one question quizzes, and initial focus on Nazi use of Luther's antisemitism. But I soon caught the drift of the course's peripateticism: the various historical and doctrinal issues, links to Spinoza, Kant and King, the terrific Luther readings (now I see why the nuns in grammar school warned us against reading anything by Martin Luther) and the many excellent encyclopedia entries (skimmed)--all put Luther and the Reformation in historical and contemporary context. Good job. The 3 paragraph essay was also an excellent teaching device. You asked, 'Do you understand Luther's concept of freedom?' and I had to admit I was befuddled. So the essay and grading others' was spot on. Thanks. Bob Huberty (I met you at the CUNY conference. I was with David Lott, formerly of Fortress Press.)
创建者 Tona M•
Mar 20, 2018
This course is well organized and thought-provoking, with very short lectures (around 4 min. or so) and lots of supporting materials, much of them Luther's own writings! Dr. Helmer's analysis of Martin Luther in his own time and cultural context would be reason enough to take her course. What follows, from Melanchthon to Kant to Martin Luther King, Jr. and beyond brings the echoes of the hammer blows to the Wittenberg door into sharp focus as they resound today. Anyone who lives in the " Western World" should take this course as a foundation for considering religion, race relations, civil rights, political realities or philosophical constructs active today.
创建者 Michael P•
Feb 07, 2020
Great course. Gives great insight into the person and beliefs of Martin Luther as well as the effects of his ideas on the Western World. I very much enjoyed having access to so much of Luther's writings. Additionally, the 2003 movie "Luther" was fantastic. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in the Reformation, Western Civilization, or the study of freedom.
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Jul 05, 2017
This is an excellent course. Not only it is a very clear and complete introduction to Luther and his times, but also includes a couple of units on the reception of his thought, both in I. Kant and M. Luther King. I thoroughly enjoyed Professor Helmer's lessons and learnt a lot from them.
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Sep 01, 2017
Quick, useful overview, even if you've read about this time in history before. The peer-graded writing assignment also helped me articulate what I learned from this course. Highly recommended for anyone, especially those living in the Western world.
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Mar 27, 2017
very packed course....full of very dense information in the reading....the reading load is very heavy, especially for the first two weeks......it's more like two months...... but the assignment is very moderate.....just one....
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May 22, 2020
The course is extremely informative and I appreciated, above all, the continuous links between Luther's theology and its implications for social, economic and political choices in our contemporary world.
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This is a well-planned course that I learned a whole lot from. I was curious about Luther and church history to begin with, and this course satisfied that curiosity.
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Mar 27, 2017
I really enjoyed the course, and think it is very well thought out and paced. I appreciate the access to additional reading materials.
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Dec 22, 2016
Christine Helmer's classes opened me a whole new, rich and very useful world of Martin Luther. Great course. Thank you!
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May 27, 2017
The course is not only amazing, but also interesting, because of the matters it treats and the things it brings along.
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Jul 26, 2017
I loved this class. I learned a lot, became a better person, and have cited it a couple times in other classes.
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Aug 16, 2017
Very good and well-presented introduction to the works of Luther and to his impact.
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Nov 14, 2016
Very interesting class. Very well presented. Enjoyed it and got good information.
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Nov 02, 2019
Un curso extraordinario que amplía la óptica de la religión. ¡Muchas gracias!
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Fun and interesting course. I was exposed to info all new to me. Thanks.
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An excellent course!
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Dec 08, 2019
I think this is a very good cours. I learned a lot of details about Luther and his influence on the european history and culture. The only thing that I regret is the lack of response to questions. Maybe this is du to a reduced noumber of participants at this last serie. Good luck for future courses.
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Apr 01, 2017
I think this was a very interesting and informative course, although the lessons could have been a little bit longer! I do recommend this course strongly
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With looking up the different topics on YouTube, I found this class a great overview and basics. Very straight forward basic class touching the basics.
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Se le da demasiado crédito a Lutero, quien si en algo sobresalió fue en su arrogancia, orgullo y terquedad. ¿Que en la Iglesia Católica había excesos? Sí, igual que los había en el tiempo de San Francisco de Asís, pero el Pobrecillo reforzó la unidad cristiana. Lutero en cambio provocó un cisma, contrariando así el deseo de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo de que todos seamos uno.


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Throughout Asia, it's common to see attractive celebrities pose with game hardware. The celebs might not be gamers themselves, but they're famous. Most can flub their way through without a gaff. Rainie Yang could not.
At a recent press conference in Taiwan, Sony dated the PS Vita for the region, giving it a Dec. 23 street date. Rainie Yang, a popular singer and variety show host, was on stage to help promote the Vita.
When asked what her favorite game was, Yang replied, "Super Mario Bros."— not exactly the thing Sony wants to hear its paid talent utter.
Apparently, Yang began posing with the Vita after the Mario gaffe. The ensuing photo op didn't fare much better: A grinning Yang held the Vita upside down for all the cameras to see.
Yang is no stranger to gaffes. In 2003, she thought that the 8-year Second Sino-Japanese War was eleven years long. After learning it was "only" eight years, she replied, "Only eight years?"
The public outcry that followed led to a TV boycott and Yang writing a public apology, in which she wrote that she left school early for the entertainment industry and promised to study history more. Add video games to her to homework list!
Update: While not clarified in the original source article, readers have pointed out that Yang was asked what her favorite game was as a child. To which she replied, Super Mario Bros. She apparently now likes Sony games. Watch the interview here.
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National Sandwich Day: 31 Sandwiches We Love in America
Of all the arbitrary food holidays on the calendar, National Sandwich Day has to be the most important. November 3rd is a day to celebrate the sandwich—something we seem to practice just about every other day of the year, too.
You saw the NY edition; here are 31 sandwiches that we love across the country. Now, of course we didn't cover all the lovable ones in the land. This is just a handful (er, 31 handfuls) that our contributors have raved about this year. If we forgot yours, do tell us, and we'll add it to our Sandwich a Day to-eat list.
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Tipsy Texan at Franklin BBQ (Austin) »
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Oyster Po' Boy from Domilise's (New Orleans) »
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Bacon and Egg Fancy from Mike and Patty's (Boston) »
Chopped Pork Sandwiches from Payne's (Memphis, TN) »
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Cuban Roast Pork at Paseo (Seattle) »
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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who died on Monday at age 87, may be remembered militarily for leading the United Kingdom in the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands in 1982, which had been invaded by Argentina's forces in a surprise attack.
She served three terms in office and her defining moment could be said to have been during the Falklands War. Her close relationship with then U.S. President Ronald Reagan ensured, after the failed shuttle diplomacy by Secretary of State Alexander Haig, that the United States provided the UK with the latest AIM 9-L Sidewinder missiles for British Harrier aircraft (a crucial contribution) as well as logistical support and the use of Ascension Island (from which the longest bombing raid in history was made—the attack of Port Stanley airfield by a Vulcan bomber over 8,000 miles).
The role of helicopters during the conflict was also essential. Ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore operations while the British counter invasion fleet were reorganizing at Ascension Island, half way to the Falklands, and then again when the British landed at San Carlos Bay.
There was also the attack and subsequent beaching of the Argentinian submarine Santa Fe by two Westland Wasps and ultimately a Westland Wessex (Sikorsky S-58). Westland Sea Kings (Sikorsky S-61) and Lynx helicopters also played a role in anti-submarine warfare by using their dipping sonar to protect the fleet.
Westland Scouts also played a role in battlefield casualty evacuation as well as conduction missile attacks on land targets.
Perhaps the most famous aircraft from the war was a Boeing Chinook (CH-47), Bravo November, that was airborne when an Argentine Exocet missile fired by a Super Etendard hit its mother ship, the Atlantic Conveyor. One of four Chinooks on the ship, it was the only helicopter remaining in the Falklands task force that could conduct heavy lift tasks—one of the reasons why the British infantry had to 'yomp,' not fly in bounds in their campaign to retake Port Stanley. The aircraft is still flying today and has been continuously active during the Afghanistan campaign.
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The armorial bearings of Ceredigion County Council are of intertest because my olf friends Gareth Evans, Gari Owen, Roger Goodger and Kerry Pendergast attended UW Aberystwyth in Ceredigion. This is also my Alma Mater, so some of the arms of the Council and College will be used in my own armorial bearings. The Council's arms are a black lion in gold of Gwaithfoed Prince of Dyfed, a herring and wheatsheaf to represent fishing and farming, and the arms of St. David. The culture of Ceredigion reaches a high point in the poem by Dic Jones "Y Cynhaeaf", "The Harvest", which won the Chair at Aberafan in 1966. An englyn from this great awdl is as follows:
Egin haidd, egni addysg – a glewder Hen galedi'n gymysg: Boed lawn y grawn a graenus, Gwyn fo'i dwf gynhaeaf dysg.
I can roughly parse it as follows:
"Shoots of barley, strength of learning – and courage From old hardship mixed together: Let the grain be plenty and glossy, Bless the growth of harvest learning."
This parse loses all the art of the original, and retains bare meaning only. The cynghanedd in the first line is g, n, dd.. g, n, dd. Then there is g, l, d, echoed by g, l, d in the second line. In the third line there is internal rhyme cynghanedd, lawn … grawn, in the fourth line there is g, n, f, d…. g, n, (h), f, d . One of the rules allows (h) to be skipped as a consonant. The four lines rhyme, the last is a couplet, two syllable to one syllable rhyme, graenus…. dysg. each line is of seven syllables, and the tail after – in teh first line is three syllables. This is generally considerd one of the best odes (awdlau) ever to win a Chair. This stanza is therefore the englyn unawdl union – one of the strict metric forms allowed. My motto "Poer y llwch o'r pair llachar" is a line of one of my own englynion, seven syllables with strict cynghanedd in all syllables. Dafydd ap Gwilym originated just north of Aberystwyth.


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Clearing up in the wake of a tragedy is not easy but in southern Israel it has led to cooperation and coexistence between two unlikely populations – the Bedouin and ultra-orthodox Jews.
It has become a familiar addition to the Israeli landscape – ultra-orthodox Jews wearing bright yellow reflective vests driving on motorcycles to the scene of an accident or a terrorist attack. They are the men of ZAKA, the volunteer organization that takes care of human remains after a disaster occurs.
It's a daunting task, but a necessary one according to Jewish religious law (Halacha), which states that any human remains that can possibly be gathered must undergo a ritual Jewish burial.
While the ultra-orthodox community has a religious reason to take up the burden shouldered by ZAKA, they've found some unlikely brothers in arms in the Negev – where 10 members of the region's Bedouin community, which suffers a considerable number of deaths each year caused by traffic accidents, have recently completed training to become full-fledged ZAKA volunteers.
The non-profit ZAKA – full name: Identification and Rescue – True Kindness – assists ambulance crews, aids in the identification of the victims of terrorism, road accidents and other disasters, and, where necessary, gathers body parts and spilled blood for burial. The organization also provides first aid and rescue services and helps to search for missing persons. Following terrorist acts, ZAKA volunteers also collect the bodies and body parts of non-Jews, including suicide bombers, for return to their families.
Founded in the early 1990s by the charismatic Yehuda Meshi Zahav and Rabbi Moshe Aizenbach, ZAKA has helped forensic teams in the US, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and Indonesia in the wake of natural disasters, and its representatives flew to Mumbai, India following last year's mass terrorist attack. ZAKA volunteers, whose numbers have swelled to more than a thousand, have been nicknamed "the team that sleeps with the dead" because of their willingness to work around the clock.
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Yehuda Lorber, who has been running ZAKA's southern branch in the Negev for 10 years, was instrumental in developing the plan to bring Bedouin members into the organization.
"We work like an army unit, it's a tight operation," Lorber tells ISRAEL21c. "A couple of years ago, the head of operations and I were talking and the idea came up of recruiting some Bedouin. It's a big population, and unfortunately, they have some of the same kinds of problems that we do – there are lots of traffic accidents in the area.
"Our region is the biggest area in the country – from Netivot to the Arava road, covering Ofakim, Beersheba, Dimona and the Bedouin areas. It's an open area, lots of desert. We do a lot of searches and need really good navigators," Lorber explains.
"I knew some of the sheiks in the area, and we decided to approach them about possibly integrating them into ZAKA. There are great people in the Bedouin community; they've served in the IDF. There were already a lot of volunteers with the police and civilian patrols, and we received the cooperation of their spiritual leaders."
After meeting with Lorber, community leaders Sheikh Akel al-Atrash and Sheikh Abu Savid Jafal readily agreed to recruit fellow Bedouin for the unit.
A spirit of cooperation
"We had a meeting with Yehuda and were told about what ZAKA does. I've volunteered for the police for a long time, and I wanted to help," says Jafal, who was named the outstanding volunteer in the Negev in a national ceremony last year. "All of my free time, I'm helping people," Jafal continues, "I see what ZAKA does as holy work and important work."
The Bedouin volunteers underwent a training course of a dozen meetings. First and foremost, they learned about the main focus of ZAKA's work – the gruesome details of body identification and retrieval. "We learned about the different customs regarding dead bodies, in both the Jewish and Muslim traditions," says Jafal.
Since springing into action last month, the Bedouin volunteers have taken over the ZAKA operation on Saturdays, enabling the religiously observant Jews in the organization to enjoy their Sabbath without the need to be on call. According to Jafal, they've dealt with everything from traffic accidents to murders to suicides.
Just as important as the work itself, the integration of the Bedouin into ZAKA is a lesson for all residents of the Negev. "It's a win-win situation," says Lorber, adding that his ZAKA chapter has 70 volunteers. "We've found them to be very responsible. For the Negev, I think it has strengthened cooperation between the Jews and the Bedouin of the Negev, and has helped create a better atmosphere."
"We're all people, not Jews or Christians or Muslims," adds Jafal. "I think that people see we're working together and it helps create a better environment down here. I think it really helps relations in the region."


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In the law profession, there is down time contrasted with extreme workloads. Some cases require late hours, clients call late at night needing assistance, and generally the profession can become quite tiresome. A lot of people in the legal profession are moving towards nootropics as a way of handling their stressful and demanding jobs. Nootropics are a special type of compound that help to enhance cognitive abilities. By improving memory, attention, focus, or even reasoning, these smart drugs can help lawyers to handle the rigors of the profession without falling off the edge. What follows is a great overview of nootropics for lawyers looking to improve their performance.
Mental Fatigue NootropicsThere are a lot of people who struggle with issues of mental fatigue, which explains the millions of people who drink coffee on a daily basis. However, there are methods of using coffee and other related stimulants to get a much better effect for your brain.
Caffeine + L-Theanine
If you have ever heard of L-theanine, it is an active agent in green tea that makes it easier for you to calm down and relax. Yet, when paired with caffeine, it actually helps you to avoid getting too jittery and makes it easier to focus on the task at hand. Typically, caffeine can make people too anxious and hyper focused on the wrong things. L-theanine brings you back down to earth so you can function properly and seem a lot sharper.
Modafinil (Provigil)
Speak with your doctor before taking Modafinil, but this is a prescription drug that can be utilized for a higher quality focus and attention than you've ever experienced before. It is far more powerful than caffeine and it will improve your ability to work exponentially. Just make sure that you research the drug beforehand and speak with a doctor to get the best dosage information for you.
CILTeP stands for chemically induced long term potentiation and it is a newer formulation based on studies from 2004. The active ingredients are artichoke extract and forskolin with added acetyl-L-carnitine and L-phenylalanine for protection. Altogether, this makes for a natural substitute for Modafinil, but it should be used with caution just as Modafinil. It will not work for everyone, but it does have a strong effect.
Memory Retention Smart DrugsThere are a few higher quality drugs that pertain to memory that can help any lawyer to remember more legal precedences, landmark cases, and facts. With some of these memory enhancing options, you can easily improve your practice.
This is one of the first nootropics utilized for cognitive enhancement in the early 1970s. Since then, numerous studies have shown just how powerful the drug can be for improving memory in animals and humans. Numerous human trials show that it is an effective drug for improving memory in young college-age students, but also in older individuals who are more memory prone.
A similarly structured drug, aniracetam, is a more potent racetam than piracetam. It was synthesized around the same time, but the low bioavailability makes most of the drug avoid getting metabolized. The little bit that does work will help to provide a stimulant as well as improve your overall cognitive abilities. A lot of people that take aniracetam notice it not only has memory effects, but also improves the ability to feel less anxious and perform under pressure. For lawyers with important trials, this could be the drug of choice. You can buy aniracetam online in the United States without a prescription.
By itself, choline is a great cognitive enhancing substance. It is just a precursor for acetylcholine and thus is very useful in providing the building blocks for the neurotransmitter. It is best to utilize choline with the piracetam or aniracetam for the most effects. The best sources of choline in our diet are typically not utilized, which is why supplementing with alpha GPC or CDP choline is probably a good idea.


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Because patients forget to do routine things, family members often try to compensate by leaving large signs around the house as cues: "remember to brush your teeth", "remember to take your pills", "remember to drink a glass of water", etc.
So today I was asking a family how this method was going with Grandpa. He lives in a condo by himself, near his son, and the family checks on him frequently.
Grandpa saw the signs all over, and for unclear reasons (there are never clear reasons with these people) assumed they were meant for his dog.
And, since his dog obviously wasn't obeying the signs, he had to do something about it.
So one day the son wandered over to find Grandpa vigorously brushing the dog's teeth.
Upon further investigation, he found that, in the week since he'd put up the signs, the dog had been receiving Alzheimer's pills (no, I don't think they helped at all), and sleeping pills (no wonder he was so easy to catch). He'd also moved the "drink water" sign from the refrigerator door to the floor next to the dog's bowl.
This also explained why the dog was wearing a pair of clean underwear, since they'd put up a note reminding Grandpa to change those daily, too.
The signs have come down, and the family is looking into care homes.
The dog has been adopted by the son's family, and is much happier (though his breath isn't as minty-fresh).
The underwear has been washed, with bleach.


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All-new SUV delivers affordable off-road capability.
Sport Utility Vehicles
Editor: Sam Moses
$14,425 Base Price MSRP
$20,405 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: Jeep Patriot Sport 2WD ($14,425); Sport 4WD (16,175); Limited 2WD ($19,425); Limited 4WD ($21,175)
Standard Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4
Engine Options: 172-hp 2.4-liter I4; 158-hp 2.0-liter I4
Standard Transmission: CVT2L
Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; CVT2; CVT2L
Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In: Belvidere, Illinois
Model Tested MSRP: Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4 ($16,175)
Standard Equipment: vinyl seats, AM/FM/CD/MP3, halogen headlamps, rear wiper, roof rails, fold-flat rear seats, brake traction control, 16-inch steel wheels, all-season tires
Options As Tested: Freedom Drive II Off-road package, CVTL, 17-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, foglamps, full-size spare, all-season floor mats, tinted glass, air conditioning
Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD
Optional Safety Equipment: side-impact airbags, tire pressure monitorDestination Charge: $560
It's basically built on the platform of the Dodge Caliber, but you'd never know it. It's unmistakably a Jeep, and looks like a cross between a Liberty and the new Compass; or maybe a three-quarter scale version of the big Commander.
Although the Patriot is more than four inches shorter than the redesigned 2007 Honda CR-V, there's nearly an inch more legroom in the rear seat: a healthy 39.4 inches. The standard 60/40 split rear seat folds flat, and a flat-folding front passenger seat is optional; with all the seats flat, you can put an eight-foot kayak inside.
The Jeep Patriot is a terrific value, starting at $14,985 including freight, with two-wheel drive, manual doors and windows, and no air conditioning. More reasonably equipped, in 4WD, it's a couple thousand dollars more, but still relatively inexpensive.
Standard equipment includes the manual transmission, vinyl seats, AM/FM/CD/MP3 with four speakers, halogen headlamps, rear wiper, roof rails, fold-flat rear seats, brake traction control, and 16-inch steel wheels with all-season tires. Standard safety equipment includes anti-lock brakes, multi-stage front airbags, side airbag curtains, electronic stability control and electronic roll mitigation.
As it's programmed in the Patriot, the optional Continuously Variable Transaxle (replacing the automatic transmission) is too weird to be comfortable. The same CVT is used in the Jeep Compass, and it works well. The difference is that in the Compass (and Dodge Caliber) the CVT has autostick, so you can manually shift it.
Its 2.4-liter engine makes 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque, and that's plenty. You can be going uphill at 75 miles per hour, and it will still accelerate for you. The independent suspension is as good as the engine, delivering steadiness and comfort in every abusive situation we could find for it, during a long day of driving on every surface from patchy two-lanes, to hard-packed dirt roads, to sandy off-road trails, to shallow rivers, to deep gullies. For the off-road parts, we drove a Jeep with the optional Freedom II off-road package that makes the Patriot Trail Rated and raises the price by about $2000.
On twisty roads and maneuvering around-town, the Patriot feels light and nimble. The turn-in is sharp. The body is well isolated from the wheels. You can hit a bump with one wheel without your head being tossed. You can hear the tires hitting the expansion strips on the freeway, but you can't feel it.
With the CVT in low range, Hill Descent Control is automatically engaged. This keeps the Jeep under five mph and under control, going down steep hills, even icy ones. You can take both feet off the pedals and it will do its thing.
The Jeep Patriot comes in two models, Sport and Limited, with a choice of 2WD and 4WD.
The Sport 2WD ($14,425) and 4WD ($16,175) comes standard with a 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission, vinyl seats, AM/FM/CD/MP3 with four speakers, halogen headlamps, rear wiper, roof rails, fold-flat 60/40 rear seats, and 16-inch steel wheels with all-season tires. Air conditioning and cruise control do not come standard, and the windows, mirrors and door locks are manual.
Air conditioning is optional ($850). Power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote entry are part of a Power Equipment Group ($995). Another package has cruise control. A more complete package includes all those things plus tinted windows, map and dome lights, driver seat height adjustment, fold-flat front passenger seat, reclining rear seats, 115-volt outlet, foglamps and roofrail crossbars.
The Limited 2WD ($19,985) and 4WD ($21,785) adds most if not all of the options in the groups, as well as 17-inch aluminum wheels, foglamps, passenger grab handles, chrome roofrails and other trim, and leather-trimmed seats.
A Continuously Variable Transaxle is available for the 2.4-liter engine as well as a 2.0-liter engine.
The off-road package is called Freedom Drive II, and uses the CVT with lower ratios; it adds skid plates, tow hooks, foglamps, all-terrain tires and a full-size spare tire. The Freedom II package is available for Sport 4WD ($19,175) and Limited 4WD ($23,130).
Options include a Trailer Tow Prep Group with engine oil cooler and wiring harness ($130); a 458-watt Boston Acoustic premium sound system with nine speakers and steering wheel controls ($495); six-disc CD ($320); 6CD with navigation ($1395); Yes Essentials seating material ($250); heated seats ($250); sunroof ($800); and 17-inch all-terrain tires ($140).
Safety features include frontal airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution.
Walk Around
The Patriot is unmistakably a Jeep. It looks like a Jeep all the way: more so than the stylish Cherokee or big boxy Commander. The windshield and backlight are relatively vertical, and the bumpers are defined and not molded into the fascia. They're silver on the Limited and body-colored on the Sport; we think the Sport is cleaner looking.
The Jeep Patriot is considered a compact, built on the platform of the Dodge Caliber, but you'd never know it, because it doesn't look that small. It's almost exactly the same size as the new Jeep Compass but it looks more rugged, lacking the rounded edges of the gentrified Compass. It looks more like a Liberty, or maybe like a baby Commander. It's classic, the way it should be.
The seating position is high in the Patriot, two inches higher than in the Caliber; with the upright windshield, the forward visibility inspires confidence. The Jeep Patriot Sport's standard front seats have manual adjustment, and come in a material called Vinyl Tech; they're okay, but the optional material called Yes Essentials also fits this Jeep's character. Our seats were a boring Pebble Beige; Slate Gray looks better. Leather in the Limited is great, but seems to overdress the Patriot. In either leather or cloth and vinyl, the materials are two-tone.
The dashboard and instrument layout is simple, and the gauges are a tidy white on black with glowing orange needles. The climate and sound system controls are easy to understand and operate. The vinyl panel, with a center stack trimmed in brushed aluminum-look plastic, doesn't try to be stylish; the lines are pretty square, but who cares?
The space between the seats includes a nook for change, two fixed cupholders, and the parking brake lever. A short armrest flips up to open the main console compartment, where there's a pocket for a cellphone or iPod. It slides forward three inches for shorter drivers.
The door pockets are on the small side, but can hold six CD cases; much of the space there is taken up by the six- by nine-inch speakers. The door handles are easy to use. There's a nice tray over the good-sized glove compartment that's big enough for books.
Although the Patriot is more than four inches shorter than the redesigned 2007 Honda CR-V, there's nearly an inch more legroom in the rear seat: a healthy 39.4 inches. That's the same as the Compass and a couple inches more than the Liberty, longest of the three.
The standard rear seat is a 60/40 split that easily folds flat, by flipping up the seat and flopping down the seatback. Reclining rear seats are optional, as is a flat-folding front seat. With everything folded flat, there's a spacious 62.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and room for an eight-foot-long kayak, ladder or whatever.
With just the rear seats folded, there's still 54.2 cubic feet; and with all the seats in use there's 23.0 feet in the back, good for any compact SUV. The rear cargo area is something called Ultra Floor, a washable and removable vinyl. No worries with dogs and lawn mowers.
Driving Impressions
Chrysler uses this 2.4-liter World engine in a lot of vehicles. Depending on things like electronic programming and the transmission that's used, it feels different each time. In the Jeep Patriot, it feels great. Jeep has found the power, 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. This is not your father's four-cylinder. You can be going uphill at 75 miles per hour, and it will still accelerate for you.
We don't have a knee-jerk love of manual transmissions, but in the case of the Patriot, the optional Continuously Variable Transaxle, or CVT, is just too odd. It's all in the programming, says Jeep. The same CVT is used in the Jeep Compass, and it's terrific. The difference is that in the Compass (and Dodge Caliber) it has autostick, so you can manually shift the CVT.
Left to its own programming, the CVT makes the Patriot feel like it's powered by a big rubber band. It will go from 0 to 90 mph without shifting. Put your foot on the floor on a freeway onramp, and it will rev to 6000 rpm and stay there, intensely if not loudly, as the speedometer needle climbs. That's backwards. It's supposed to be the tachometer needle that climbs. Your ear wants to hear something different. It's unsettling, because you remain in a state of anticipation. Maybe you get used to it.
But this is only under full throttle. When you lift your foot off the gas, the tach drops as the revs are cut by half. The Patriot can also lope along at 80 mph and a mellow 2600 rpm. The Patriot forums, when they get rolling, should be interesting. At speeds below about 50 mph, when the CVT kicks down for better acceleration, it does so slowly and with a small thump. And often, in the mountains.
The five-speed manual gearbox was a relief, a joy to use, even with its long throw. The lever comes out of the center stack as it should, above the driver's right knee, an improvement over being on the floor near the right thigh. The five-speed made the Patriot feel like a Jeep. It brought out the potential of the World engine. It didn't try to mess with the power. The acceleration felt much stronger.
The suspension is as good as the engine. We gave it a good test over a 20-mile stretch of dirt road: hard-packed, potholed, a layer of loose dust, lots of uphill and downhill curves. The Patriot was stable and confident. We drove fast, and used the brakes hard; the ABS frequently activated on the slippery dust, with the all-season (not all-terrain) tires. We aimed for some of the potholes, including a 50-foot-long row of little ones. The independent suspension eagerly ate them up. Along came a washboard surface, and the Patriot stayed true. We hit an elevated cattle crossing at 30 miles per hour and tensed for an impact that never came. The Dodge Nitro, a Patriot cousin and competitor, would have been hammered. The Patriot did a great job in these conditions.
On paved country roads the Patriot feels light and nimble. The turn-in is sharp. The ride is steady over rough asphalt patches. The body is well isolated from the wheels. You can hit a bump with one wheel without your head being tossed. You can hear the tires hitting the expansion strips on the freeway, but you can't feel it.
We finally found the limit of the suspension, when we hit a big dip in the middle of a curve at a high rate of speed for the corner. The Patriot struggled to remain stable, but succeeded. Anything less than a sports car would struggle in that situation, let alone an SUV.
We ended the day with the Patriot on an off-road trail in the Arizona desert, led by a member of the local Jeep club. This time we were in a Patriot with the trail-rated Freedom Drive II off-road package. It adds one inch to the ground clearance for a total of 9 inches, allowing a 29-degree approach angle, a 33-degree departure angle, a 23-degree breakover angle, and enabling the Patriot to ford 19 inches of water, that last part thanks to more body sealing and hi
The all-new Jeep Patriot more than fills the bill, it defines new territory. For about $17,000 it offers 4WD Jeep capability in a compact SUV with a strong four-cylinder engine that gets an EPA-rated 25/29 mpg. The suspension is superb: stable and comfortable in all situations. Cargo capacity in the Patriot is large because all the passenger seats can easily fold flat. With a full complement of safety features, it will be hard to find more capability and value for the money.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday Morning Flowers
35 comments:
- Larri said...
Wow! Those flowers look like colorful upside-down artichokes. ☺
I feel your tomato pain. Alas, all the vines have shriveled around here...sigh. Thanks for the flowers. Happy Monday! ☺
- November 7, 2011 at 4:16 AM
- Unknown said...
My tomatoes didn't do well this year so it's been a month or two since I've had a home grown one.
That flower is totally unusual!
- November 7, 2011 at 4:27 AM
- Leah J. Utas said...
Sherman is wonderful. Oh to have fresh tomatoes right off the vine this time of year.
- November 7, 2011 at 4:48 AM
- My Mind's Eye said...
MOL Ms. BB,
Mom and Dad's first family pet was a mighty mini Doxie named Toto,...Sherman looks just like Toto and Mom said rest assured those are some guilty EYES.
Great post....
Hugs Madi and Mom
- November 7, 2011 at 4:49 AM
- Donna said...
Would Love to have fresh tomatoes this time of the year!
You're right about the flowers...I don't recognise them...
Cute pup! Couldn't have been HIS fault!Hahaaa
- November 7, 2011 at 4:59 AM
- Alison said...
Hey Betty, you know what? You "sound" like the good-ol' fashioned, regular Betty. I think you must have had a good weekend. :)
- November 7, 2011 at 5:23 AM
- Old Kitty said...
Beautiful Sherman is so innocent!! Yay!! Awwww tomatoes - so necessary for world stability! Take care
- November 7, 2011 at 5:51 AM
- Slamdunk said...
Thanks for the flowers Betty.
The floods here devasated tomoato and pumpkin crops, so we will survive the winter and hope for next year.
- November 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM
- Anne Gallagher said...
Love those flowers, so cool. My mother had one crazy tomato that started growing at the end of September so we potted it and brought it into the house and now have a grow light on it. Hoping for toms for Christmas.
Love Sherman.
- November 7, 2011 at 6:19 AM
- Cheryl Kohan said...
Those are gorgeous flowers...what the heck are they called?? And as for tomatoes, mine were terrible this year. Oh well. Cute doggie.
- November 7, 2011 at 6:27 AM
IF, and I reiterate IF, Sherman had anything to do with it, he was obviously merely trying to help. Concerned for the plants well being, he only sought to help it escape the searing torture of the relentless summer sun. His motives were unselfish, pure, and altruistic...
- November 7, 2011 at 6:29 AM
- Unknown said...
Sherman looks totally innocent of all charges!
- November 7, 2011 at 6:39 AM
- RHYTHM AND RHYME said...
I look forward to my Monday Morning Flowers, Thanks.
- November 7, 2011 at 7:04 AM
- Pat Tillett said...
Thanks for the flowers! I have no clue what there are, but I'm afraid of them. Doesn't that dog have the cutest face?
- November 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM
- Ms. A said...
Those are some might strange looking flowers, but even strange can be beautiful!
- November 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- rainbow said...
Love your photos and the thought of fresh home grown tomatoes. There is nothing to match that taste and the store bought ones just DO NOT TASTE THE SAME. As for Sherman, no one with a face like that could ever do anything wrong. THANKS FOR SHARING and MAKE IT A GOOD WEEK AND BETTER WEEKEND.
rainbow (Momma Lyn)
- November 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- julie fedderson said...
Wow, those are like pineapple-looking flowers. Very cool. And I will sorely miss fresh tomatoes. The ones in the grocery store here in the winter are so flavorless.
- November 7, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- Linda at To Behold The Beauty said...
What amazing flowers. What in the world are they? Hope you can find one or two more tomatoes on those vines. Ours are long gone here.
- November 7, 2011 at 12:01 PM
- Ann said...
very cool flowers today Betty. I say Sherman is not guilty. He's too cute to have done anything wrong
- November 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM
- Susan Gourley/Kelley said...
I teach teenagers so I'm not falling so easily for Sherman's innocent, cute look.
Weird flowers.
- November 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM
- annie said...
Oh he's too ♥adorable♥ to ever cause problems.
- November 7, 2011 at 3:49 PM
I loved reading Laurie Colwin's books and essays. I saw one of them at a book exchange last weekend and didn't buy it because I was so sad when she died at age 48. Now, seeing today's quote I wish I could go back and get that book. Authors really do live on in the gifts of their words.
- November 7, 2011 at 4:39 PM
- Connie said...
The flowers are beautiful, Betty! Thank you! Those tomatoes look like they have a mind of their own. haha! The pooch is cute as can be--certainly nothing but innocent. :D
Happy Monday to you, my friend.
- November 7, 2011 at 4:52 PM
I could never accuse Sherman of anything! What kind of flowers were those?
- November 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM
- Juli said...
I read every comment.
I still don't know what kind of flowers they are. :)
Thanks for the flowers! Round here, most of mine are wind blown petals now. :(
- November 7, 2011 at 5:47 PM
- Green Monkey said...
what flowers? all I see is Sherman!
- November 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM
- Jules said...
You know they made a movie about that, "Attack of the killer tomatoes." :)
Sherman and those eyes... dogs just say love.
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
- November 8, 2011 at 4:50 AM
- Sueann said...
Those flowers are awesome!! We brought in 6 large tomatoes just two days ago!!! My hubby made a mini hot house over the plant and it is working!! Woot
- November 8, 2011 at 6:11 AM
- jenny_o said...
Love the Sherm's eyes :)
Those flowers - what are they? Up close they look like a cross between artichokes and bird feathers. Pink feathers with purple edges, but still.
- November 8, 2011 at 1:13 PM
- Bill Lisleman said...
was she watching "Killer Tomatoes" when the attack happened?
- November 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM
- Hilary said...
I think most of us would kill for fresh tomoatoes right about now. That Sherman... just beautiful.. as are those flowers. Another wonderful Betty post.
- November 8, 2011 at 2:14 PM
- LittleSilkDress said...
Hope you're having a great week, Betty. Thinking of you!
- November 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Baby Sister said...
Those eyes...how could anyone blame those eyes?? Love that quote!!
- November 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM
- Susan Payton said...
Oh to live in the part of the country where tomatoes actually have been growing up until now. In Delaware they have been gone for a long time already, so I envy you. Although I think I will try to see what will grow in my green house.
You have a great page, and it's good to see others still blogging, seems like their is so many deserted blog now.
Thanks for letting me visit.
- November 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM
- Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...
Daughter grew tomatoes from the seed of one and we had so many too. but that's history now. Have a pleasant weekend. How many cats do you have??
- November 11, 2011 at 9:25 AM


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I can hear the kitchen table dentures clucking, although in this instance, as oft times before, possessing actual facts has a way of soothing savage replies.
Speaking of local indie business, I have errands to occupy my Friday. If Jeff wants to post, cool, but I'll be taking the day off from blogging.
Shopping Local Benefits The Neighborhood: Here Are The Numbers That Prove It, by Ben Schiller (Co.EXIST)
Think about this the next time you go to the neighborhood CVS or Starbucks: You could do more for the local economy by visiting the small pharmacy or coffee place on the corner. How much more? According to a recent study for Louisville, Kentucky--which looks at the "local premium" of spending at local outlets instead of big chains--perhaps four times as much.
Civic Economics has been running the numbers for lots of towns and cities over the last 10 years. And the newest batch of studies--for Louisville, Milwaukee, Ogden, Utah, and the Six Corners area of Chicago--corroborate what at least eight similar ones have shown. Money spent at independent outlets is more likely to stay local than that spent at a chain. The study for Louisville found that independent stores recirculate 55.2% of revenues compared to 13.6% for big retailers, and that local restaurants recirculate 67%, while big chains do 30.4%.


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Thank you for this challenge! As you can see, 3 is a perfect number for this family!
MMArtin:Layered Memories No. 093
Stems of Three: Holiday Numbers Brushes and Stamps
Damask Tonals: Christmas Paper Pack
Letter Box Christmas Overlays No. 02
Candy Striped Paper Pack and Postage Stamps
Bakers Twine Assortment No. 01
I also used the tip on the blog: Put a spotlight on your Subject.
Three beautiful girls: Is there anything more precious than children on Christmas morning? Hair tousled, still in PJs, trooping down the stairs to see what Santa left. At this age the magic is still real - a tangible thing you can feel sparkling in the room. Store these fleeting memories safely in your heart. While future holidays will add their layers, these three moments will not come again (December 2010).


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Cost-effective, low-tech weapons in the fight against cervical cancer
Vinegar, liquid nitrogen and mobile phones are among the weapons being used by medical researchers in the fight against cervical cancer in India.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, but limited medical services in rural regions of India and the social stigma attached to cancer - which prevents women seeking help - contribute to high mortality rates. Of the 34,000 Indian women who died from cervical cancer in 2010, most were in their late thirties and early forties and most were in rural areas.
With support from AusAID, Associate Professor Lyndal Trevena from Sydney's School of Public Health has launched a program offering simple but effective low-tech screening, and providing instant information about cervical cancer for mobile phone users.
She has collaborated with the Christian Medical College in Vellore, Weill Cornell Medical College in the USA and Cancer Council Australia to implement a screening program which paints the cervix with vinegar and freezes any abnormalities with liquid nitrogen. This simple technique reduces the lifetime risk of cervical cancer by 25 to 40 per cent.
She also hopes to improve access to information through an interactive mobile phone program being piloted in partnership with IBM Research in rural towns. The program links with the Indian government's plans to provide free mobile phones to the poorest Indian families. Illiterate women will be able to phone in to a VoiceSite and have their questions answered in their own language.
Professor Trevena, who has worked as a medical practitioner for 25 years, says: "My job is to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice to make sure it makes a difference in people's lives."
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Sreesanth said, "Next ball he was beaten and I said, 'is this the King Charles Lara? Who is this impostor, moving around nervously? I should have kept my mouth shut for the next ball - mind you, it was a length ball - Lara just pulled it over the church beyond the boundary! He is a true legend."
If Australia played a similar level of cricket, they would have beaten any team in the world 5-0, and in fact would probably have hammered a number of them even worse. South Africa toured last year and Australia didn't play half as well and still won 5 of the 6 tests, so I don't see why they'd have managed to win one.
Obviously it depends a bit on individual performances, but realistically I don't think there's any way you could predict a score other than 5-0.
It's cold on the outside they say
But the cold leaves you clear while the heat leaves a haze
West Indies, India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and South Africa would undoubtedly have been thrashed IMO. Pakistan may have competed a bit better, but would still have gone down 5-0.
5-0 against any team. England are the second best side but weren't allowed to play as well as they can. The pressure Australia applied with their bowling was unbelievable and always someone came through with the bat. Everyone contributed at some stage. I can't remember such a complete team performance.
Only two states to be in - Queensland and drunk.
They might not have made 550 declared batting first, though. Pakistan could have, but I don't think any of the others would have.
New Zealand don't play Test cricket anymore (well it is more rare then a Geriant Jones 50 these days) and their middle order is more MIA then Marcus Trescothick. Plus they haven't played a five Test series in 35 years (Tony Cozier said the last time they played a five Test series was in the West Indies in 1971).
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Hawaii P-20 Initiative announces external affairs senior associate and fiscal officer appointmentsUniversity of Hawaiʻi
Carl Takamura, (808) 956-5551
Hawaii P-20 Initiative
As senior associate, Takamura will work to advance the P-20 agenda and advise the P-20 leadership in the areas of government relations, resource development, and communications.
Takamura most recently served as chief of staff to Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (2nd Congressional District). Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Business Roundtable for over 15 years, where he was primarily responsible for promoting the Roundtable's comprehensive program to strengthen and improve Hawaiʻi's public schools. He has also served as government affairs administrator for GTE Hawaiian Tel, special assistant to former Governor George Ariyoshi, and as an instructor at Windward Community College. Takamura was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1974 where he served for two terms.
Takamura received a master's degree in student personnel administration — higher education from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He currently serves as a member of the UH Alumni Association Board of Directors and as chair of the College of Education's Advisory Board. He is a graduate of McKinley High School, and serves as president of the McKinley High School Foundation and chairman of the McKinley Academy of Finance Advisory Board.
As fiscal officer, Kau will be responsible for overseeing the contract development, fiscal administration, and budget management of various grants from state agencies, foundations, and federal funding agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Kau comes to her position with over 15 years of administrative and fiscal experience in the public sector, including serving as the administrative assistant for the state Public Utilities Commission.
Kau has a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and is a graduate of Aiea High School.
The purpose of the Hawaiʻi P-20 Initiative is to address the challenges of the "educational pipeline" in Hawaiʻi, beginning with early learning, continuing with formal schooling from pre-K to postsecondary, and lasting throughout one's life. The Initiative's mission is to increase educational outcomes for Hawaiʻi's people by increasing the output of the educational pipeline and closing the "achievement gap" between groups that have been successful in the pipeline and those that have not. The Initiative is led by University of Hawaiʻi System President David McClain, Department of Education Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto, and Good Beginnings Alliance Executive Director Elisabeth Chun. For more information on the Hawaiʻi P-20 Initiative, visit www.p20hawaii.org.
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Fellow geeks and creatives, this is the official 48-hour countdown for the ReElise Kickstarter project. In case you've missed all the hoopla surrounding this project, we're excited because this is an ambitious project that incorporates a lot of things that we love: hip-hop, retro flava, hand-drawn graphics, JRPG mechanics, exploration, fun gameplay, and a story with lots of feels. In an industry where metoo-ism dominates, it'd be nice to see something unique succeed and we're all about the underdogs!
I'd like to take this moment to provide some simple opportunities to help this Christian video game project reach more people. Here are some "quickies", straight from the Kickstarter page:
- Subscribe to our mailing list – http://eepurl.com/cdfqS9
- Comment on anything you find mentioning ReElise – let's show our unity!
- Share our art and talk about ReElise on Instagram, Pinterest, etc.
- Use the tags #elamaan #reelise #noroomfox to help spread the movement
- Share our videos on YouTube wherever possible
- Introduce us to bloggers, journalists, podcasters, and video personalities so we can get more reviews, interviews, and guest articles out there so we can tap into new communities and media outlets – let's make more friends!
- Share our promos on your timelines regularly (but don't spam please) and tag 5 friends that will respond to specific aspects of the project (i.e. black game dev, hip-hop, Christian themes, hand-drawn graphics, awesome sound track, JRPG)
Now, for anyone getting hung up on the Christian video game aspect, do not be alarmed. The themes in this game are very much relatable for people of all walks of life. In fact, we're finding that the secular response has been far more positive than what the Christian community has been, which is rather surprising.
Below, we'll get into some of the revelations we've discovered and reinforced along the way…


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April 8, 1943 - November 27, 2012
Rock Hill, NY
Rosemary Anderson, a longtime area resident, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. She was 69.
The daughter of the late James and Alice Northington, she was born on April 8, 1943 in New Jersey.
Rosemary is survived by her loving children: Joseph Anderson Jr. of Florida, James Anderson of Rock Hill, NY, John Anderson of Newburgh, NY, Jay Anderson of North Carolina, Jason Anderson of Utah, Diane Telesky and husband, Jay of Hortonville, Dolores Anderson of Monticello and Denise Dibble of Florida; sixteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Anderson in 1977.
Friends may call at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty, on Wednesday December 5 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Funeral services will take place at Noon at the Funeral Home; Rev. William Hagarty will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Middletown, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Roscoe Nursing Home, 420 Rockland Rd., Roscoe, NY 12776.
To send a personal condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.


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After numerous lineup changes through the years, all original KILLING JOKE members have reunited for a new album and world tour.
Drummer Paul Ferguson has rejoined the band for the first time since 1987, enabling a whole new generation of fans to see KILLING JOKE's legendary original formation. Diehard fans have been waiting for this moment for two decades! Bassist Martin "Youth" Glover also steps back into the live arena after a near-15-year hiatus, having not played live with KILLING JOKE since 1994's Pandemonium tour.
The tour will see KILLING JOKE take up a two night residency in most venues offering a different set on each evening. On the first night, they will play their first two albums in their entirety, 1980's self-titled album followed by the LP "What's This…For!" Their second performance in each city will treat fans to 1994's "Pandemonium" and the Island Records singles of '79 to '80.
Once described by Ferguson as "the sound of the earth vomiting," KILLING JOKE is anthemic and grandiose in its evocation of nightmare visions. Taking a sarcastic jab at authority and perceived reality to a sonically charged mixture of post punk and metal, KILLING JOKE's heavy guitars and pounding tribal drums conjure a primitive atmosphere of doom, gloom and resistance.
Notorious for their use of inflammatory imagery, a backlash against a world they perceived as ever more materialistic, unjust and conservative, KILLING JOKE, railed against the establishment and created a unique sound from their very conception.
Ironically, in the current musical climate with its obsession with rehashing Eighties sounds, the '80s saw KILLING JOKE really pushing music forward, incorporating danceable elements with aggressive, grinding guitars and thumping drums. With elements of proto-techno rock, their post apocalyptic vision has inspired bands as diverse and influential as NIRVANA, MINISTRY, NINE INCH NAILS, FOO FIGHTERS, SOUNDGARDEN and GODFLESH. KILLING JOKE have always been and continue to be more than just a band.
Godfathers of post-punk, KILLING JOKE return with their eagerly anticipated new album to coincide with their world tour. The release date for the new CD will be announced later.
Frontman Jaz Coleman comments: "At last a ray of sunlight to illuminate these dark days. It is indeed my deepest pleasure to announce the dates of the 29th anniversary of the gathering. As usual, we are never content sitting on the laurels of past glories. A new KILLING JOKE recording is scheduled this summer! Both Geordie and myself are thrilled as we hope you are with the lineup. Such anticipation comes as no surprise considering we have not played together since the Brighton Top Rank in 1982. We always knew this day would come after all it was inevitable. We hope all gatherers will join us in warmly welcoming back to active service our brothers Big Paul and Youth. The mysterious chemistry of the original line up is back, let there be gladness in your hearts."
KILLING JOKE live dates (venues to be confirmed):
Sep. 13 - Tokyo, Japan
Sep. 14 - Tokyo, Japan
Sep. 16 - Madrid, Spain
Sep. 17 - Barcelona, Spain
Sep. 19 - Milan, Italy
Sep. 20 - Milan, Italy
Sep. 22 - Geneva, Switzerland
Sep. 24 - Berlin, Germany
Sep. 25 - Berlin, Germany
Sep. 26 - Paris, France
Sep. 27 - Paris, France
Sep. 29 - Brussels, Belgium
Sep. 30 - Brussels, Belgium
Oct. 02 - London, UK
Oct. 03 - London, UK
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Find toolbox dependencies
names = dependencies.toolboxDependencyAnalysis(files_in)
[names, folders] = dependencies.toolboxDependencyAnalysis(files_in)
names = dependencies.toolboxDependencyAnalysis(
a cell array of toolbox names required by the files in
[ returns
toolbox names and also a cell array of the toolbox folders.
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In a project, you can interactively run dependency analysis. You can find the required toolboxes for the whole project or for selected files. You can see which products a new team member requires to use the project, or find which file is introducing a product dependency. See Find Required Products and Toolboxes.
Cell array of character vectors containing
Default: [ ]
Cell array of toolbox names required by the files in
(Optional) Cell-array of the required toolbox folders.
The following code reports the detectable required toolboxes
for the model
names = dependencies.toolboxDependencyAnalysis(files_in)
names = 'MATLAB' 'Simulink' 'Simulink Coder'
To find all detectable toolbox dependencies of your model and the files it depends on:
fileDependencyAnalysis on
your model.
For example:
files = dependencies.fileDependencyAnalysis('mymodel')
files = 'C:\Work\foo.m' 'C:\Work\mymodel.mdl'
toolboxDependencyAnalysis on
files output of step 1.
For example:
tbxes = dependencies.toolboxDependencyAnalysis(files)
tbxes = [1x24 char] 'MATLAB' 'Simulink Coder' 'Simulink'
To view long product names examine the
tbxes cell
array as follows:
tbxes{:} ans = Image Processing Toolbox ans = MATLAB ans = Simulink Coder ans = Simulink
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dependencies.toolboxDependencyAnalysis looks
for toolbox dependencies of the files in
files_in but
does not analyze any subsequent dependencies.
See Examples.
For command-line dependency analysis, the analysis uses the default settings for analysis scope to determine required toolboxes. For example, if you have code generation products, then the check Find files required for code generation is on by default and Simulink Coder™ is always reported as required. See Required Toolboxes in the manifest documentation for more examples of how your installed products and analysis scope settings can affect reported toolbox requirements.
In a project, you can interactively run dependency analysis and find the required toolboxes for the whole project or for selected files. See Find Required Products and Toolboxes.
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Why has no one recommended Digital Devil Saga yet?
Quote from: Taelus on January 23, 2013, 11:19:38 AMWhy has no one recommended Digital Devil Saga yet?i was thinking the same thing i played dds after p3fes and nocturne and really i think it's the middle ground between the two.i'm surprised that no one has been talking on this thread about the smt fire emblem cross over yet. i bet klyde get's a wii u for it...
Eusis linking to your own front page is still linking.Great though I'm sort of considering picking up Soul Hackers before I get a 3DS for the preorder bonus now. wrt DDS, I loved those games but I felt that the eating mechanic was a bit dull -- it's a simple risk/reward thing reminiscent of blackjack. How much do you want to try to eat before you go over the limit and get a stomachache? Also I preferred DDS2's less-linear skill grid. Human forms were sort of useless in both games -- it was essentially a status affliction and I'm not really sure why you'd ever want to willingly transform. I think it cleared status effects? If that's true I seem to recall it making you too vulnerable otherwise for that to be worth it.
When I beat P4 Golden late last year I felt the same thing, how better I was in my second run, I remember Mitsuo being so difficult the first time but in the 2nd, not a problem at all.


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|Oracle® OLAP DML Reference
11g Release 2 (11.2)
Part Number E17122-05
|View PDF
The REPLCHARS function replaces one or more characters in a text expression.
Tip:When you are using a multibyte character set, you can use the REPLBYTES function instead of the REPLCHARS function. Also, you can use the CHANGECHARS function to change one or more occurrences of a specified string in a text value to another string.
Return Value
TEXT or NTEXT
This function accepts TEXT values and NTEXT values as arguments. The data type of the return value depends on the data type of the values specified for the arguments:
When all arguments are TEXT values, the return value is TEXT.
When all arguments are NTEXT values, the return value is NTEXT.
When the arguments include both TEXT and NTEXT values, the function converts all TEXT values to NTEXT before performing the function operation, and the return value is NTEXT.
REPLCHARS(text-expression characters [start])
The expression in which characters are to be replaced. When the characters to be replaced from text-expression contain embedded line breaks, these breaks are removed. Other line breaks are preserved. Removed line breaks are not counted toward the total number of characters replaced. Line breaks in the replacement expression are retained in the output of REPLCHARS, but are likewise not counted.
A text expression that contains one or more characters that replaces existing characters in text-expression.
INTEGER that represents the character position at which to begin replacing characters. The position of the first character in text-expression is
1. When you omit this argument, REPLCHARS starts with the first character. REPLCHARS replaces as many characters of text-expression as are required for the specified new characters. When the value of start is greater than the length of text-expression, REPLCHARS simply returns text-expression.
Example 8-78 Replacing Text Characters
This example shows how to replace a portion of the text value
Hello there, Joe.
The statement
SHOW REPLCHARS('Hello there, Joe', 'Jane', 14)
produces the following output.
Hello there, Jane
Example 8-79 How REPLCHARS Handles Line Breaks
This example shows how REPLCHARS preserves but ignores line breaks.
var1 = JOINLINES('Hello' 'there' 'Joe') var2 = JOINLINES('Hi' 'Jane')
The statement
show REPLCHARS(var1 var2)
produces the following output.
Hi Janehere Joe
REPLCHARS has replaced the first 6 characters of
var1 (
Hellot of
HellothereJoe) with the 6 characters of
var2 (
HiJane). It has preserved the line breaks following
Hi (from
var2) and
there (from
To replace all 13 characters in
var1, you must specify 13 replacement characters; for example, you can add 7 spaces after
var2 = JOINLINES('Hi' 'Jane ')
The statement
SHOW REPLCHARS(var1 var2)
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Odds-on favorite Orb won the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, lingering in the back of the pack for much of the race before dashing through the mud to take the lead down the final stretch.
The winning colt, ridden by Joel Rosario, entered the Derby as the morning-line favorite, fell in early betting and then returned at the last minute at 5-1. With the win, he becomes an automatic early favorite for the Preakness, and a potential contender for the Triple Crown, which culminates with the Belmont Stakes.
Orb finished the 1 1/4 mile race in 2:02.89, followed by Golden Soul, a long shot, and Revolutionary, Orb's top rival, who entered the race at 6-1.
U.S. & World
"Oh my God, this is awesome, you know. This is like a dream to me," Rosario said after claiming his first Derby victory. "He was so far behind, and I just let him be calm and let him be relaxed, and he was able to do it all. He was very relaxed, which was exactly what I wanted.
"It was the perfect trip."
Orb was the first morning-line favorite to win the Derby since Big Brown in 2008, and only the seventh since 1974.
The race began at a torrid pace despite sloppy conditions created by a daylong rain. Palace Malice led for most of the race but faded on the final turn. Normandy Invasion took a brief lead down the stretch, but Orb surged ahead as he made his move from the back of the pack.
Orb's trainer, Claude R. "Shug" McGaughey III, won his first Derby in 34 years in the business.
"I'm thrilled to death for (the owners), thrilled to death for the people who put so much time into this horse, and, of course, I'm thrilled to death for me," he said, according to the Associated Press.
Orb is owned by Stuart Janney and Dinny Phipps.
The total purse for the Derby was more than $2 million, $1.4 million of it for Orb.
Saturday's steady rain in Louisville turned the Churchill Downs dirt track into a muddy glob, and the stands into a sea of colorful ponchos—and, of course, hats.
Revolutionary had been bettors' favorite for much of the day, but in the moments before the race a seven-figure surge of wagers pushed Orb to 5-1.
Verrazano, who'd been touted as a top contender for weeks, finished 14th. Another highly admired horse, Goldencents — whose jockey, Kevin Krigger, was trying to become the first black to win the Derby in over a century — came in 17th.
A second jockey running for history was Rosie Napravnik, who lost her chance to be the first woman to win the Derby. She ended up in 5th aboard Mylute. Even still, that finish was the best ever by a female jockey.
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ADLTube has refused to post my comments--listed below the AJ videos--about Alex Jones. I didn't use cuss words; made no threats and stayed on topic.
That partnership with the ADL---ANOTHER DAMN LIE--seem to be working quite well for AJ and Abe "What are you doing putting this stuff out there? You're killing us!" Foxman.
They were posted to this AJ video:
Alex Jones supports Zionist israel
And this one:
Alex Jones = Zionist Operative
Forgive the shitty editing. But Alex Jones has been providing cover for Israel over their involvement in 9/11 even before 9/11 happened.
If you do the research, you will find overwhelming evidence suggesting that Israeli Mossad was COMPLETELY involved in 9/11. And you'll find that many US Officials are actually Israeli Operatives, and many of them are actually dual-citizens with Israel.
Alex Jones is a Zionist STOOGE, putting out just enough truth about somethings to make you think he's a real hell-raiser and 9/11 Truther.
But when the talk gets around to the part Israel played in the FALSE FLAG/INSIDE JOB of 9/11, Alex will cut you off or call you names.
He should be required to wear one of those Jewish 'skullcaps' to show his true allegiance.
Here's one of the comments that was flagged, needing approval:
Alex Jones is a phony, a fake and a fraud. He's a Zionist stooge who some people just love, because AJ gives them enough truth to make some people believe he's actually seeking 9/1 Truth.Tried getting around the Zio-censors with a little trickery, but it didn't help posting the comment this way:
He'll come up with all sorts of conspiracies, but when you try and add in the fact of Israel's involvement. he'll cut you off or call you names.
Some of this shows. like the one where he claims that Hezbollah is on US-Mexico border advising Cartels, is straight outta FOX NEWS.
IsraelBut they posted these comments:
Flag &
AJ's a
Zionist stooge.
Goodbye, Free Speech
this fat-faced jew-loving carnival barker basically has an audience of 3rd-graders and mental retards. Anyone who is an alex jones fan probably still believes in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny
Israel rightfully belongs to the Jews, it was taken from THEM years ago, again and again, from multiple empires. If some Fuckistinian blood needs spilled to return it, sucks for them, they need to get off that land.
Alex Jones is a Zionist Stooge who gives people just enough truth to make them think he's really searching for 9/11 Truth.
Watch his bug-eyed, crazy person act in this video, which confirmed the suspicions to those on the fence, not sure what is THE truth, that what the government says about those seeking 9/11 truth is true; They're crazy.
IFC "New World Order" part 4 of 9
Alex Jones Is A Fraud
Alex Jones is a Fraud « American Everyman


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Eurocopter has secured the first operator of its new variant of the AS332 C1e Super Puma. Based in Ireland and South Africa, Starlite Aviation Group becomes the launch customer for the C1e with the purchase of two Super Pumas configured to offer shorter lead times and lower operational and maintenance costs. Eurocopter plans to start deliveries in late 2013 following FAA and EASA certification for the variant. The Super Puma duo is part of a fleet renewal and expansion effort for Starlite. The helicopter will join a fleet that includes 10 SA330 Pumas that conduct a range of missions including passenger transport, heavylift, surveillance and logistics support. The contract includes an option for another pair of the C1e model Super Pumas.Related: Airframe News
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DWTS Cheryl Burke And Val Chmerkovskiy Dance And Attend 2014 UNICEF Ball (New Photos)
Pictured above is Dancing With The Stars Cheryl Burke and Val Chmerkovskiy. Last night, the two pros from Dancing With The Stars danced and attended the 2014 UNICEF Ball at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. You can view some amazing pics of them both at Zimbio Pictures and Getty Images.
Beautiful though not sure I'm a fan of Val's pants (in the first picture) and that he didn't wear socks?
ETA: You can watch Val and Cheryl dancing at this event below. Very sexy!