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Here's a great Monday night out for you - beautiful dream pop from locals Life Model and the magnificent touring combo of San Jose's Try the Pie & Bristol's Two White Cranes reach Glasgow.
Life Model 's Sophie was last seen gracing our stage as part of Milky Wimpshake but now returns as vocalist in Glaswegian showgazers Life Model. Dreamy and ethereal sounds, beautiful vocals and the tunes to make it all meld together perfectly.
Try the Pie - a solo effort spanning the length of almost ten years, drawing upon a Tongan-American and a Bay Area punk background, Bean pieces together ideas of impromptu harmony, poetic imagery, soft guitar melodies, dissonance and noise. These elements are used to create a sonic collage-work to provide a variety of vivid storytelling.
Two White Cranes is essentially Roxy (also of Joanna Gruesome & Grubs). It will only be a little over 3 months since she last played for us but if you were lucky enough to see that show then I'm sure you won't mind seeing her back so soon. Purveyor of melodic, sparse and wonky folk pop and one of the very best albums of 2015 with 'Radisson Blue'.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Road Trip
So last Tuesday we left the burg and headed south on a little adventure. Our first stop was Macon, GA where we stayed overnight with Jo's pals PR and Harry and their dog Wrex. It wasn't a very long visit, but we knew we'd see 'em on the way back, so Wednesday morning it was off to Florida.
We made a pit stop in Gainesville and snooped around the campus of the University of Florida for a little bit. We parked illegally so Jo could snap some pictures of the "Gators" at the football stadium. Then we asked a group of college boys if they knew a good place to eat lunch. They recommended "The Swamp" across the street. It was good, they were right. After that we continued on to West Palm Beach.
After arriving at the bed and breakfast and being greeted by Telullah the dachshund we were ready to walk, but not sure what direction to head in so we wandered around lost for a little bit. We also called Tony and Casey (Woodard) McCloud, old Fredericksburg friends now living in West Palm. They came and rescued us. After a nice dinner out they gave us a little WPB orientation and let us know where all the good hang out spots were...as well as Donald Trump's beach house.
Thursday was basically spent bumming around at the beach, in town, taking more pix, eating ice cream and waving to Donald T. who we saw out trimming his shrubs (right). We saw our first Man o' War jellyfish washed up on shore. It was a little chilly for swimming, but once I saw those bad boys I wasn't going anywhere near the water! That night we went to the movies at this really cool theater with couches for seats. Apparently there is supposed to be one like it opening at the Spotsy Towne Center.
Friday was baseball day, Marlins v. Dodgers in spring training. We went really early to catch batting practice and everything. Very cool...if you're into that sort of thing. We got sunburned watching the game but enjoyed every minute of it. After that we drove along the coast for a bit, stopping to check out sights along the way at Jupiter and Juno Beaches, before heading to Boca Raton where we met up with Jo's old pal from college, Lottie and her husband and 3 yr. old son Doug. We spent the night at their place before heading back north in the morning.
Saturday we drove up to Titusville (near Cape Canaveral) where we ran into some kid named Thomas MacGregor. He looked malnourished, a real starving artist, so we took him to lunch. Then it was on to Hilton Head to meet back up with PR & Harry at PR's mom's house. Geez, what a great place to live...Hilton Head. So after hanging out with them for another night it was back home finally. We dropped off "Gerry" (short for Geriatric) the rental car, hopped in "Bob" (our car) and we're reunited with Dusty late Sunday night.
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After our vacation in July I thought that I was actually quite relaxed, but the last couple of days I was not quite in balance, thinking a lot about future and somehow I was a bit stuck in a grey mood as the weather was as well. I missed the sun and real summer and as well my ease. Normally I am a quite optimistic person but I was somehow in a quite neutral status. What helped me then was practicing yoga.
About 10 years ago I started with yoga – actually, with Bikram Yoga, known as Hot Yoga. But then I wanted more than just this fitness yoga version in a hot room. I wanted to know more about Yoga, about its philosophy, its effects.
So I was quite lucky to meet this great Yoga teacher at a yoga and surf holiday – she could just communicate great messages in her classes and so I went on and on – inspired by many great teachers and human beings who deal with yoga and pass their experiences on to the community. By now, Yoga is quite a fixed part of my life.
For two years now I have been practicing Ashtanga Yoga – actually, it was always a bit fishy to me – I thought I would need more change in Yoga and I just heard dubious things about Ashtanga yogis 🙂 But I have been practising Ashtanga now in a fantastic place in Braunschweig (check out Solis Yoga) and I am practising this at home as well. The continuity of the same series helps me to calm my mind, concentrate at the very moment and let go of "mind-fucking" thoughts. And this is what I'll be doing after I have written this post 😉
Where is the connection to sustainability? Oh it is there, believe me. Yogis are observant people, treating their environment well and act responsible…. no, not all, but many I know do 🙂 and there are great Yoga labels who produce sustainable Yoga products. I just like that a lot and so I leave this sports industry who offers so much style but doesn't care about life much behind me.
Find below labels that are producing sustainable. Support them when you need to buy something. Oh and by the way, sports clothes are sports clothes – I am very positive that running in yoga clothes is quite all right 🙂
Hey Honey – Janka and Imke: Two sisters who founded their own Yoga and Activewear Label, Hey Honey. This label mirrors the experiences of both sisters: tropical joy of life from Bali, the colors of India and the "laid-back" Surfer-Lifestyle and "athleisure"-Trend from California. A fair and environmental-friendly production in Europa goes without saying and all their products are being produced in Turkey. Each Hey Honey article is certified with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and Chlorid- and Salt water tested. The packaging is FSC tested – no plastic and a 100%-recycling product. DHL GoGreen takes care of a climate-neutral delivery and all materials are being produced without animal products.
MANDALA stands for mindful treatment of the human being, the assortment and the environment. With a big love for details Mandala offers fair-produced fashion. They are indeed one of the Eco pioneers on the German market – with a sustainable and certified textile production – according to GOTS and TEXTILE EXCHANGE guidelines. With the sales of all products of the MANDALA collection they support independent family-owned companies and local manufacturers in Turkey, China and India.
Magadi Yoga Clothes are sustainable and environmental-friendly produced and stand for conserving resources and ecological Made in Germany. Respectful treatment for human beings and nature is their mission. Transparent production processes are a Must for them. All pants are being produced in Germany and don't need to be transported through the whole world.
OGNX – Organic Generous Sustainable XtraStylish – the OGNX DNA. This Yoga Label was founded 2012 in Berlin and represents an attitude where a mindful position meets joy for fashion – OGNX is a brand for Yoga-Fans and for all who want to know which story a product tells. OGNX wants to create sports fashion in a modern, stylish and affordable way – sustainably produced, of course.


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ABC news and it's program, Good Morning America, is covering a story that we've heard before — members of Congress have received farm subsidies. The news report specifically focuses on Tea Party candidates that have benefitted from the gov't money. SD Rep Kristi Noem's picture was part of the story but in the GMA edition she didn't get named — although in the transcript it does highlight the subsidies received by Noem — to be fair it was received not just by her personally but the entire farm operation owned by her family.
One of the House members who was on camera, Rep Marlin Stutzman, R-IN, said he favored eliminating all farm subsidies
Stutzman told ABC News that he is in favor of eliminating farm subsidies, including his own.
"Yes, I would vote to eliminate farm subsidies. It manipulates the market," he said. "And that's the problem here in Washington: The adult conversation, I think, has to be, 'no.'"
According the ABC report, that could equal more than $16 billion…not just chump change.
So what would be the impact of eliminating farm subsidies on South Dakota and it's agricultural base? If Johnson, Thune or Noem voted to cut or eliminate the subsidies would that be the end of their elected career?


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Charges are concocted to keep me behind bars, says Khodorkovsky
Yukos Oil was one of several interests owned by GM Investment ("GMI"), a subsidiary of the Menatep Group, largely owned (directly or indirectly), by Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev, also named in the piece, above. Meanwhile, Alexei Pichugin, the former head of Yukos' security, has been convicted of several murders.
On the face of it, not people (I use the term, erm, wrongly), to fuck around with, if one is a mere mortal. However, Vladimir Putin is no mere mortal. According to Khodorkovsky, Putin pursued criminal charges of embezzlement against both Khodorkovsky and Lebedev, Yukos was effectively bankrupted by claims of unpaid tax by the Russian authorities, and eventually passed into state hands.
Khodorkovsky claims that all this was done because he was supporting opposition parties, and Putin was seeking to cement his hold on power. Well, Dobby, as Putin is also known (although he's reportedly rather touchy about it), appears to be the sort of megalomaniac who would do that, but that's just my view, from a distance.
Hmmm. A plague on both your houses.
GMI approached my former employer, shortly before Lebedev was arrested back in, what, 2003, shortly after Khodorkovsky had been arrested and while Pichugin was being investigated on at least two counts of murder? They wanted to squirrel some money away (or so I interpreted it), and investing in hedge funds was the way to go, as far as they were concerned. So, this guy called Francois Buclez, who used to be some kind of big cheese at CSFB, if my memory serves me, started negotiations with my employer, which shall remain nameless (Albourne Partners Limited, Battersea Park, London), and eventually contracted through an offshore entity called Cube Fund Advisory Limited...
NCIS was never advised of GMI's approach, as far as I'm aware. My employer looked the other way. Albourne's Managing Director, Simon Ruddick, told me to shut the fuck up (I'm paraphrasing). How very human.
May the road rise up to meet you, Mr Khodorkovsky.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Charges are concocted to keep me behind bars, says Khodorkovsky
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Church membership rolls will mean nothing to God when we stand before him. What will matter is what you allowed him to do though you for the betterment of others and for his kingdom.
I've known a variety of church members that hold differing attitudes and opinions on what "attending church" really means.
1.There are the die-hard church-goers who believe that missing church is closely if not definitely linked to willful sin. These people tend to take a mental roll-call among their members when service starts.
2. There are the holiday church goers. These people will attend a service during the Easter or Christmas holidays.
3. There are the regular attendees who never miss a service. When the church door is open - they are there, but these people don't take roll-call.
4. There are the hit and miss church goers. When they are able to attend and want to be there, they will show up.
I would categorize myself as being in the 4th group. If there isn't something pressing and I want to be there, you'll see me.
One of my long held pet peeves is the attitude of the judgmental church-goer of category #1.
These people believe that there is absolutely NO reason to ever miss a church service. If you're a hit or miss member like me, these people will flit around you like butterflies, tossing queries at you at lightning speed on "where you were last Sunday morning"!
Now that is fine, if they are truly interested in knowing where you were or what you were doing. But sadly, many only ask this question to bring it to your attention that you WERE NOT WHERE YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN. - PARKED IN PEW 3. It's enough to cause a person to bail out altogether from attending church. And they believe they're doing you a favor by reminding you of your absence.
Earlier in my walk with the Lord, I took offense at this behavior, but I don't now.
I believe it's because I've grown older and wiser.
I view it like this - The judgmental church-goer wouldn't look down their nose at me - the hit and miss church-goer if they knew what I was doing last Sunday morning like "taking care of my elderly relative" or "nursing a bad case of the flu".
I don't fret because God sees all, especially what the nosy church-goer of category #1 is oblivious to.
Don't be offended by these people. Just let it go and know that God understands it.
What do I believe about Church attendance?
I believe that if you are able to go (there is not something more pressing that keeps you from it), you should go.
But as I've said repeatedly on my site, make sure you go to a church that makes the truth (God's word) it's top priority. If it doesn't, going will be a waste of your time.
What is more important than attending church?
Having a relationship with God everyday of your life. Living your life with God and for God in your home and around those you see everyday.
It's very easy to go to church, sing hymns, smile and says "amen". It's harder but of much more worth and beneficial for you to walk in the truth seven days a week. God would rather you live in truth every day.
I believe that attending church is a good thing, but it is not the only thing.
And it certainly shouldn't be placed above your own personal relationship with god.
I go to the house of God (the local church), to partake of his word and to pray for and encourage fellow members.
I do this because I love God and I love those he has created - my brothers and sisters.
Encouraging one another through the struggles and pitfalls of life is a key reason for us to attend church.
There are personal benefits to this as well. I notice that I have a better outlook and feel better about all situations in my own life when I can encourage another.


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Mary Magdalene — New Beginnings & Conscious Awakening
Channeled Messages from Mary Magdalene
Greetings, Beloved Children of the Universes! It is I, The Magdalene, who speaks with you now. It is I who sends LOVE beyond all measure to each one of your beautiful souls. Know that it is freely given.
Rejoice! Many of you are beginning to shift and change. Many of you are opening to the possibilities of what is possible, are you not? Some of you may feel uncomfortable in your own skin, so to speak; for what you are feeling seems so unfamiliar.
The calendar year of 2014 provided a very contemplative and thoughtful time for many of you, has it not? It is not surprising if you still feel somewhat unsettled for this has been a time of consciously acknowledging what is important to you — what in your life are you ready to "let go" of and what new beginnings are ready to emerge?
It is a time of conscious awakening
in grander scales is it not?
It is an exciting yet unsettling time for many of you. Currently you may find it challenging to find words to describe what you are feeling and experiencing. It's ok. Keep going. It is natural to feel unsettled and for those of you who want to know the outcome please release this desire now and allow the journey of awakening to unfold as it is meant to unfold. Allow your true nature to emerge and soar!
LOVE and All That Is binds us together. We are one unified field of consciousness. There is no separation. Release all beliefs of being separate now. When you succeed or hurt so do others.
This is a time to trust what you know is true for you. You are the guru believe it or not. As you are ready to become and remember YOU, the master, many experiences will appear as will fellow travelers who may journey with you for a few moments or longer periods of time. All is well.
If you choose begin and end each of your days with conscious thought and intention that affirm peace, unity, love, compassion, kindness, joy; healing for this Earth, all life; and gratitude.
Be that which you are. All of this and more!
You are loved beyond all measure. And so it is.
Mary Magdalene
through Victoria Barna, MA
Best-Selling Author & QHHT Practitioner
©Victoria Barna, Channeled October 28, 2014
New Beginnings
Inspirational Reflections
New Beginnings
I am here in this moment.
I breathe in and out.
I feel my heartbeat.
My breath and heartbeat are ONE.
My heartbeat is ONE with All.
I realize there is no separation.
There is only one unified field of life.
As I breathe I feel ONE with all life.
I feel similarities rather than differences.
I am open to New Beginnings!
Victoria Barna
©2014 & Beyond
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New Beginnings… Trusting Whispers from the Heart
October is a month of new beginnings.
Has your energy been spiraling upward? I've found myself in a whirlwind this month. I returned from a creative break and the minute October hit spiraling energy has been non-stop.
I took a deep breath and asked myself why. Then I remembered in numerology October is a month of new beginnings. Okay, it makes sense now. I am beginning some new ventures…
As I thought about what's new in my life I realized that the new book I've been writing is being printed and will be ready for the next phase of introduction; a new beginning. I taught two new classes at Storm Wisdom; a new beginning. Clients and friends have shared stories of new relationships and business opportunities; new beginnings.
Being open to new beginnings/opportunities isn't always an easy thing to allow, is it?
It can be exciting and a little scary at the same time. I find myself often asking lots of questions that stifle my creativity or my fear of the unknown gets in the way.
- What's up with my intuition?
- Why can't I get a clear answer?
Sound familiar?
When this happens to me I take a few deep breaths to clear my swirling thoughts and doubts. I focus on my heartspace; center and feel the stillness within me. Then I listen within to whispers from my heart. I'm sure you've heard them too. This is when clear answers come to me.
Many of you know that I've been writing a new book called Act of One with a dear friend and colleague, Bruce Tully.
The new Act of One website is almost done and the books have arrived and are ready to inspire each of you. WooHoo!
We will be introducing our new book at the National Teachers of English Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada – November 15th – 17th, 2012 at the MGM Grand.
Both Bruce & I will be at the Anderson Book Shop vendors booth for book signings on Friday at 3p – 4p on November 16th and Saturday at 9a – 10a on November 17th.
Come on by, we would love to see you!
Remember that the answers you seek are within reach if you trust what is received! As you trust your intuition, those whispers from the heart, new opportunities and new beginnings present themselves to you… Recognize and trust when they arrive — go into the flow!
With Great Love & Light,
Victoria Barna
©2012 & Beyond
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All of the nine animal welfare topics offered in The Animal Connection for Grades 3-8 are available in the form of a one-time presentation to your school, after school program, scout troop, community center or other youth venue.
Care and Responsibility, Humane Stewardship, and Responsibility Timeline
Students will participate in a discussion involving environmental, health, exercise, and nutrition needs necessary for humane stewardship. Demonstrations of proper grooming and teeth brushing will be provided with the assistance of a therapy dog. The length of the commitment to a companion animal will be demonstrated through a Life Timeline, indicating the changes that will take place in students' lives throughout the lifespan of the companion animals they choose to research.
Life and Death in the Shelter
Through a power-point presentation, students will experience the process a loose companion animal goes through from being picked up off the street, transported, scanned for micro-chip/tags/license, impoundment, life in the shelter, reunited with owner-or adopted-or euthanized. Costs to taxpayers will be discussed as well as the need for responsible ownership.
The Work of the Animal Welfare Officer
Students will meet local animal welfare officers who will discuss their work as protectors of citizens as well as animals. Both fieldwork and shelter work will be explained and the officers will demonstrate the use of their equipment. Students will have the opportunity to tour an animal transport vehicle. The officers will stress the need for responsible ownership: pet identification, rabies vaccinations and licensing.
The Need for Spaying and Neutering
Building on the "virtual tour" of the shelter intake process and shelter life (Session 3), students will take part in activities that will help them understand and truly comprehend the huge numbers (both nationally and locally) of animals being euthanized. Students will use ratios and percentages in pie graphs to graphically depict the numbers of unwanted animals. Brief explanations of the surgeries will be provided.
Train. Don't Chain: The Consequences of Chaining Dogs
Students will learn how long term chaining of dogs creates both animal cruelty and public safety issues. Alternatives to chaining will be presented with precautions regarding tethering. Students will participate in activities that will illustrate for them both the frustration and feelings of isolation brought on by such confinement.
Loose Dog/Bite Safety
Students will be taught how to read animals' behaviors. This will lead to discussions involving when to interact with an animal and when not to interact. Special emphasis will be given to precautions to take around unknown and loose dogs. Methods of protection from loose dogs, aggressive and biting dogs will be demonstrated. Through the use of registered therapy dogs, the students will practice newly acquired skills involving safely feeding, giving a treat, and playing with an animal, as well as appropriate behavior around loose and/or aggressive/or biting dogs.
Animal Fighting: Blood Sports
Students will learn the history and current activities involving dog and cockfighting. Through a PowerPoint presentation, students will become familiarized with the equipment used to train dogs and roosters to fight. They will see photographs of "pits" used for such events, the typical housing constructed for these animals and some animals being rehabilitated and treated for their wounds received during the fights. Explanations of the county ordinances and state statutes involving animal fighting will be discussed as well as the other illegal activities that are typically involved with blood sport activities. (illegal drugs, practicing veterinary medicine without a license, child abuse, domestic violence etc.). Students will also learn how to safely report any cruelty or neglect situation involving an animal.
The LINK and The CONNECTION
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Will there be any hanky-panky in Friday's employment report?
When you are this close to a presidential election, you have to look at all major economic statistics. So the report that'll come out at 8:30 a.m. Friday should be put under intense scrutiny.
This is the next-to-last jobs report before the Nov. 8 election.
I'm not necessarily saying that the people who put these numbers together cheat. But I am also not saying that they don't. All I am saying is that it pays to be suspicious.
Fiddling with the seasonal adjustments would be one popular — and hard to prove — way to make the number of new jobs look better. And the guesstimate on the number of newly born companies creating jobs is another.
The unemployment rate is a useless measure of the economy, but it's great for generating headlines. So this rate is MLTBM — Most Likely To Be Manipulated.
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So what's expected Friday? The experts think 180,000 jobs were created in September, a nice improvement from the 151,000 gain in August. The unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in August and expected to stay the same in September.
If someone wanted to fool with the numbers, pulling down the unemployment rate to 4.8 percent would be easy to do.
ADP reported on Tuesday that job growth in the private sector was disappointing last month.
Walter J. Williams, head of ShadowStats.com, says the best way to see how the job market is performing is by measuring the monthly percentage gains in 2016 compared with last year.
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May only had 1.6 percent more jobs than its corresponding month in 2015. So the summer months showed some improvement.
But the job market has slowed since the beginning of this year when April showed a 1.9 percent improvement over 2015 and March's gain was 2 percent better than 12 months before.
This time last year, the monthly gains were also around 2 percent compared with those of 2014.
Even with that big drop-off, the looming question remains: Is the job market improving enough to keep voters happy?
As I said, the guesstimate on jobs created by newly "born" companies shouldn't have much of an impact on Friday's number.
But that guess, which comes from something the Labor Department calls the birth/death model, will add a lot of jobs to the October report that is scheduled to be released on Nov. 4.
That's the last report before the election and could have an impact on the voting.
In October 2015, the Labor Department guessed — but couldn't prove — that 187,000 jobs were added by companies that came into being during that month. That's a big boost to the overall numbers, and the guesstimate should be of the same magnitude this October.
The big question once the jobs report is out is: What effect will it have on the Federal Reserve?
If the report is too good, the market will start thinking that the Fed must be closer to a rate hike. Wall Street might welcome a weaker-than-expected report as it implies no rate hike.
The Federal Reserve didn't raise interest rates last month, but it did say that the economy was getting better. Too bad it didn't consult with its bank in New York.
When it decided to keep interest rates at the current ultra-low levels, the Fed's policy-making committee said "economic activity has picked up from the modest pace seen in the first half of the year."
That's not a glowing review of the economy, but it's better than it could have been. So it is surprising that the New York Federal Reserve — the most influential member of the policy-making committee — said this week that it had reduced its estimates for economic growth.
The New York bank's Nowcast for the gross domestic product is 2.2 percent annual growth in the third quarter that finished last week and 1.2 percent for the current fourth quarter. "Negative news since the report was last published two weeks ago pushed the Nowcast down 0.5 percentage points for both Q3 and Q4," said the New York Fed.
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What can one do when the poster of a book prints the label and then the very next minute marks it as mailed, then more then 2 weeks later, the book still hasn't arrived, and the poster won't reply to PMs?
This is very frustrating, not to mention inconsiderate on the part of the poster.
As far as I can tell, the poster is still an active member and has books posted for request.
The book is a hardcover and was to be a gift to an 11 yr old.
I'm livid!
Anyone, thanks to all who reply.
2 weeks isn't very long for media mail. The system won't even call it lost in the mail until 26 days.
Yes, Media Mail can be 3-4 weeks, even longer during the holiday season. Maybe he/she isn't responding to your PMs because it's too early to consider it lost.
It will take longer for media mail this time of the year. I've also noticed that larger media mail packages I've been getting recently have been stamped with "Media Mail Subject to Inspection", which I had not seen before. However, I do think it's a bit rude of the member to not respond to your PMs, even if only to say "Just be patient please".
Before I head to the PO or out to drop books in a blue box, I always check PBS to see if there are any additional orders, and often there have been--so it would not be uncommon to have a book accepted, printed and mailed within 2 minutes from my shelf. Mail this time of year is taking a lot longer than normal, and even under 'normal' circumstances, media mail can take a lot longer than regular mail...it's so variable! I've had some books get here in 2-3 days another (from a closer location!) take 2-3 weeks despite the metered postage sticker indicating that the books were indeed sent when the sender said they were. There seems to be no rhyme or reason with media mail...that's why PBS allows a full 26 days before a book would go "lost."
This is a busy time of year for people, and folks may not have a chance to check in here as often as usual...so I wouldn't worry about no response to the PMs either. I myself would consider it rather rude for an intended book recipient to start PM'ing and hounding me about a book that was only sent 2 weeks ago...but that's just my own opinion.
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Its gonna take a while for media mail these days. Well not always. I always say media mail moves in mysterious ways. But usually this time of year media take a while with all the other packages being mailed out and such. Also they could not be responding because they are away from home. Its not unheard of for people to take trips this time of year.
There is still the issue of marking the book mailed the very minute the label was printed. Unless you happen to have a post office or mailbox next to your computer, I would say that it's quite unlikely the book was mailed when the sender says it was. Now, that doesn't mean it wasn't mailed at all!
I would offer the following: if a member has a pattern of not mailing books when they say they do, the site owners will do something. Not over one transaction, though. It is important that you fill out the survey when you receive this book if there is a postmark. This is the kind of information that can help the site owners figure out whether someone is abusing the "book has been mailed" button.
I will say, as a Tour Guide, I have gotten numerous requests from people who admitted they pressed that button before they mailed the book. Don't do it people! It's a rule violation, but it's also very inconsiderate of your fellow PBS members.
Bob, I hope your book shows up soon. As far as your question ("what can one do?") you can do several things. Be sure and fill out the survey when the book arrives. If the book ends up going lost in the mail, be sure and take the appropriate steps so that the site owners know. If this member has a repeated history of "lost books" they will also take action. Every one can have a lost book or two -- and media mail *IS* slow. But marking it mailed as soon as you print the label is, in my opinion, suspicious behavior.
I do have a mail box within 45 feet of my computer and I do usually mark a book mailed right after I print the wrapper cause Im just gonna walk outside and stick it in the mail box for the mail man to carry to the PO.
I feel your pain!
I'm always very suspicious of getting the book at all when I see that, since I know they've already lied to me as to when they mailed the book. I won't mark it mailed until after it's dropped in the box. I feel like I'll jinx myself if I do, and you never know when you'll have an accident, kidney stone or whatever.
FYI - I've mailed over 40 books this month, most media mail. Almost all have arrived within 1-2 weeks. I'm in Texas, so the farthest they have to go is halfway across the country. The hardcovers do seem to take longer though.
It is not a rule violation to mark a book mailed before you have mailed it. Help Center says"A book must be mailed within 48 hours of marking it mailed
I buy PBS postage, print, wrap, and mark it mailed right away. Of course, I've not failed to mail it right away (though the mail pick-up is often not until the next day). But as long as it's in the mailbox or getting a pickup within 24 hours, I consider it mailed.
I mark books as mailed within minutes of printing the wrapper all the time. With the printable postage, I can run outside and stick any book right in my mailbox for pickup. So, marking it as mailed within a minute's time is really not strange.
Books that I'm mailing are taking forever right now. When they leave here, they go to a sorting center in Atlanta. I was checking on a book this morning and saw that it was in the sorting center for nine days before finally being sent on. Another book spent five days and one spent seven days. These books are going to take the full 26 days to arrive, I'm afraid.
I also mark my books mailed right after the wrapper is printed with PBS postage. My hubby goes to the post office for business mail every day and takes my book with him to drop in the box, or I set it outside for my postman. So, as many members said previously, it IS ok to marked mailed the same day you print the label.
I've experienced all of the above, and I've decided that I will not mark mailed until actually mailed, because if for some reason, on my way to the PO (traffic, forgetfulness) I don't mail it, then I've actually shortened the time for the book to arrive, thereby marking my book "lost" earlier, if it takes too long. Every day counts.
Also, some of my books have taken unusually long since mid-November, and with 60 books mailed out, 2 have gone lost in the past month. Very disappointing, and a waste of money and good books. I wrap very carefully. Both were in giftable shape. Unfortunately, I realized too late about DC, which I do almost all the time now.
So I'm wondering about mailing many books next year at this time. I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences at Christmas time,
What is your loss ratio?
I've mailed a book within an hour of it being requested before. I mail from work and if I get a request in the morning, it gets picked up during the lunch hour by the post office. so, yes, it is possible to mail that quickly.
I would wait a bit longer. 2 weeks isn't that long, especially if it's coming cross-country.
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I'm always very suspicious of getting the book at all when I see that, since I know they've already lied to me as to when they mailed the book
I'm just curious as to how you "know" they lied when mailing the book. As many people here have stated, they are able to mark a book mailed almost immediately as there is a mail box not far from them. I keep all my wrapping supplies near my printer. I am able to print the label, wrap the book and walk the 15 feet to my corner and drop the book in the pretty little blue box - all in less than 5 minutes.
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I'm just curious as to how you "know" they lied when mailing the book. As many people here have stated, they are able to mark a book mailed almost immediately as there is a mail box not far from them. I keep all my wrapping supplies near my printer. I am able to print the label, wrap the book and walk the 15 feet to my corner and drop the book in the pretty little blue box - all in less than 5 minutes.
Because they've hit "book has been mailed" within 30-60 seconds of having printed the wrapper. I have a little difficulty believing anyone can wrap a book that fast, and then walk out to the mailbox, come back in and mark it mailed - which is the very quickest scenario possible. If you're saying you can do that, then I stand corrected.
How far away is the book coming to you? In your transaction archive it will give you a date that says not to expect the book before then. Media mail is shipped on a space available basis and it's Christmas time. The person on the other end probably thinks you are very rude to keep PMing them over something that's out of their hands. They could pm you and let you know that they mailed it but they are not required to do that by PBS Rules. The fact that they marked it mailed is enough notice. You can't make a complaint until the books goes lost and even then at this time of year it's to be expected.
I wanted to add: I frequently mail books immediately after the order comes through and printing the label. Several times I've had books to mail, had them set to go and checked the account just see and sure enough a book order has come in. I printed it up and mailed it right away. I've also been on the opposite end: ordered a book and had it marked mailed quickly. As long as it gets to me before it goes lost I'm ok with that.
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"It is okay to mark your book mailed before you have mailed it if: You plan to mail the book on your way out of town"
I see someone who has every good faith intention of mailing the book the same day to fall under that clause as well.
I reported a sender once with a clerk-generated postmark 10 days later; a day or two would've been fine. She replied apologizing, with an explanation about not having the money by the time she got to the Post Office. I replied that I was willing to accept that as the truth, but would have liked to have known that via PM rather than wait for a book that wasn't going to arrive (until two weeks after I thought it would).
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Bob, what book? Maybe one of us has it and can send it to you Priority....
I don't see the issue with marking things mailed right away. If I have the book wrapped up, print the postage, stick it on, and get in my car to drop the book at the PO on my way somewhere else (usually to get my son from school), I mark the book mailed at the same time that I'm printing. Otherwise I have to deal with coming back to PBS and marking it mailed, which is just an extra inefficient step. Not to mention the person on the other end waiting to see if it's been mailed and thinking it hasn't because I forget to come back and mark it for days.
I print labels and then mark them as mailed right away when I feel like walking to the mail box. It's right around the block from my house, so it doesn't take more than 10 minutes to get there and back.
Because they've hit "book has been mailed" within 30-60 seconds of having printed the wrapper. I have a little difficulty believing anyone can wrap a book that fast, and then walk out to the mailbox, come back in and mark it mailed - which is the very quickest scenario possible. If you're saying you can do that, then I stand corrected.
If I know that as soon as I print out the label, I'm going to sit at the same desk and wrap the book, then immediately walk out the door and walk 15 feet to mail it...then yeah, I'm going to mark it mailed right after I print the label. Others here in the thread have said they do the exact same thing, and I'm sure there are hundreds of other members here who do as well. If I have every intention of getting up and going to mail it right away, why not mark it mailed when I print the label? Would it look less suspicious if I waited 3 minutes until after I had put it in the box to mark it mailed? I'm sorry you have a hard time believing members here do that.
I mark books mailed right after I print my labels if I use the pbs postage - I know they're going to be put in the mailbox within a few minutes.
As for the original post - give the book a bit longer to get to you. I've waited over 2 weeks many times and the book arrived just fine. The sender may not be ignoring you. They may not even know they have any messages here - their alerts may be set so that they get an email message when they have a book request, but not when they have a pm. So unless they are checking in every 5 minutes - like I do! - they may be totally unaware that you are trying to get ahold of them.


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Mont Blanc Climb: Facts & Information. Routes, Climate, Difficulty, Equipment, Preparation, Cost
If we talk about iconic ascents, Mont Blanc is without a doubt one of the most iconic in the world! With its impressive 4,808 m of altitude (15,774 ft), it is the undisputed star of the French Alps. It is also the highest summit in Western Europe, which makes it an experience many climbers in the world dreams of.
As legendary as Mont Blanc is, and while it is not a technically difficult ascent, it does present important risks. It can be pursued by climbers with limited skill levels and experience, provided they are in company of a certified High Mountain Guide. But of course, this doesn't mean it is an easy ascent either. On the contrary, it is an objectively dangerous one, as IFMGA-certfied guide Mark Seaton, with 27 years of experience in Mont Blanc, explains.
To begin with, its altitude and the need to navigate glaciated terrain means it requires acclimatization, a good fitness level, previous climbing experience, and the assistance of an IFMGA mountain guide. However, it is rockfall that poses the most important risk.
So, while around 30,000 climbers attempt the Mont Blanc ascent each year, there are extremely important things to take into account. Here is everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable – and safe – climb. Let's get started!
Starting in 2019, mountaineers climbing Mont Blanc via the normal route will need to obtain a license and make a reservation on one of the three mountain huts on this route prior the ascent. A maximum of 214 climbers will be allowed per day in an effort to control overcrowding.
To start your Mont Blanc adventure, you will need to travel to the beautiful town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, in eastern France. Chamonix is the strategic starting point for many outdoor activities around the Mont Blanc massif, from ski touring and snowshoeing in the winter season, to mountaineering and even trail-running. This beautiful alpine town is framed by the unique landscapes of this magnificent massif.
If you need accommodation in Chamonix, here are some places recommended by local mountain guides Isabelle and Robin:
- Heliopic
- Hotel de L'Arve
- Alpina Eclectic Hotel
- Hotel Richemond
- Mercure Chamonix Center
- Aiguille du Midi at Les Bossons
- Chalet Ski Station
Mont Blanc ascents are most common during the European summer season. The months between June and September are the most popular ones, as long as weather conditions are good. Good weather conditions for the ascent, explains Mark Seaton, include: a clear sky, cold temperatures to freeze the snow hard and no high altitude wind. May to September is also the period during which the huts on Mt Blanc are open.
Also note that global warming has extended the Mt Blanc ascent season, which now also includes the month of May. And a ski mountaineering ascent of Mt Blanc is possible in April and May.
There are two main summer routes to reach the Mont Blanc summit, both of which start in France.
The Gouter Route
This is the classic and most popular route. It is also considered the fastest way to the Mont Blanc summit, once you have reached the hut. One possible kick-off point is Les Houches, from which you transfer to the Nid d'Aigle (2,372 m) via cable car and the mountain railway. Another usual starting point is Saint Gervais. The night before going for the summit is spent at the Gouter hut (3,815 m).
From the hut to the summit, the terrain is mostly glaciated and requires the use of crampons, harness and ropes. Mark Seaton also adds that it is important to keep in mind that the ascent's main challenges are found in the segment below the Gouter hut.
After summiting, the descent can be completed via the same route, or by traversing over to the Aiguille du Midi. Yet, guide ratio restrictions apply: to descend via Aiguille du Midi, the guide ratio is 1 to 1, which means that each guide can only take one client. This is part of the reason why most groups descend via the same route they took for the ascent. Some people also choose to take the same route down in order to pass by the Gouter hut, where they usually leave extra equipment not necessary for the summite attempt.
The 3 Monts Route
This is a more technically demanding version of the Mont Blanc ascent, compared to the Gouter Route. This route is known as the traverse of "Les Trois Monts" – or "The Three Peaks" – because of the three peaks it touches: Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit and, finally, Mont Blanc. It is objectively serious because it traverses under a lot of unstable seracs and is prone to avalanches.
The 3 Monts Route starts at Chamonix. It starts by taking the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m) cable car. For summit day, there are two options. The first and safest option, IFMGA-certified mountain guide Mark Seaton explains, is to spend a night at the Cosmiques Hut and make a very early start (2 am), ascend to the summit, and then descend back to Chamonix in the afternoon. This allows climbers to take advantage of the overnight freeze that will have made the snow safer, considerably reducing the dangers of wet snow avalanches. This is best practice.
A second option is to start the day very early at Chamonix, take the first cable car in the morning, climb to the summit, and then sleep at the Cosmiques Hut (3,613 m) after the ascent. This option requires a fast ascent to make the best of the morning. It is only feasible if as long as the weather is good.
The descent can be done via the Gouter Route or via the same way.
Other routes
There are other routes to the Mont Blanc summit, including some that start in Italy.
Mont Blanc ascent guided programs can take between 2 and 7 days, depending on the different routes and itineraries. Programs that last more than 2 days include acclimatization stops and training activities, both of which are important for a successful and safe ascent at this altitude.
Both routes (see "Routes" above) require a good acclimatization, as well as a good fitness level. One of the big challenges is altitude. On top of this, given the glaciated conditions of Mont Blanc, you will also need experience using crampons and ice axe. Due to the possibility of encountering crevasses, all guided parties will be roped.
The Mont Blanc ascent also presents significant risks of stone and rockfall as well as avalanches, for which you should also be prepared.
Looking to learn mountaineering techniques while climbing Mont Blanc? Some programs are presented as mountaineering courses. These include more thorough explanations on the technical aspects of mountaineering – typically including the use of crampons, ice axe and avalanche risk. Still, this ascent is not for beginners and can't be taken as an introduction to mountaineering. You definitely need prior experience to attempt the Mt Blanc ascent.
Have a look at this 5-day Climbing Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso program, with IFMGA certified guides from Namaste Mountain Guide. This tour includes learning the basics of mountaineering.
Or check out this personalized 1-climber 4-day Mont Blanc course and ascent, with guide Kyriakos Rossidis.
During the climbing season – June to September (see "When and where" above) — temperatures along the Mont Blanc ascent range between 20° at Nid d'Aigle and -20° at the summit. At the top, it is usually extremely windy as well. Temperatures at the valleys along the way can vary between 15°C and 25°, and between 5° and 15° on the passes.
The ideal time for this ascent used to be August, although due to global warming this is not as clear nowadays because of the increased risk of stone fall.
As we mentioned before, according to Chamonix based mountain guide Mark Seaton, this ascent requires: clear skies, cold temperatures and a forecast of no wind. This is why "warm weather" is not necessarily desirable. For a safe ascent, freezing overnight temperatures help make the snow more compact and reduce rockfall risk.
Also, as a mountaineer it is important to learn to manage your own expectations and know that the ascent is always subject to weather conditions.
To climb Mont Blanc you will need to pack thoroughly. The basic items you will need are: warm waterproof jacket, mountaineering boots and crampons, harness, rope, ice axe, helmet, sunscreen, sunglasses and headlamp. Check with your guide to see which of these items are already included as group equipment. And be prepared for potentially changing weather conditions! (See "Weather conditions" above).
Most of the equipment can be provided by your guide, or rented at Chamonix, Les Houches or Saint Gervais.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Since August 17, 2017, all climbers attempting Mont Blanc through the Gouter Route are required to have a minimum level of equipment and clothing. This was issued as a municipal order by the Mayor of Saint-Gervais, Jean-Marc Peillex. Climbers who fail to comply with this regulation can be fined with €38.
Most guides accept a maximum of 2 climbers per group for the Mont Blanc ascent, if it is done via the Gouter Route. Also, sometimes the authorities allow only one client per guide. This is the case for tours that include the descent via the Aiguille du Midi (see "Routes" above for more details).
The main factor that influences the price of the Mont Blanc ascent programs is the number of days included. For the ascent only, the guiding fee for the 2 days will be of an average of €990.
Longer programs include acclimatization days and can cost around €2300. For example, this 7-day guided climb with IFMGA certified Francis Kesley.
Some of the 2-day ascents (see "Duration" above for more information), can cost around €525 per person for a group of 2, like this Mont Blanc 2 Day Guided Ascent with IFMGA certified guide Robin Revest.
Price generally includes the guiding fee alone. Some possible additional expenses are:
- Tramway fee
- Aiguille du Midi lift
- Accommodation cost at the Cosmiques hut or the Gouter hut
- Other transfers
- Equipment rentals
- Mountain guide's expenses
As mentioned above (see "Duration"), the Mont Blanc ascent requires good previous acclimatization. If the ascent programs – typically 2-day tours – doesn't include acclimatization, you will probably need to book it separately.
Some acclimatization options for the Mont Blanc climb include attempting other peaks in the area like:
- Aiguille d'Entreves (3,604 m)
- 2-day Gran Paradiso (4,061 m)
- Aiguille du Tour (3,540 m)
Take into account these 8 fundamentals and maximize your chances of a successful climb:
- A good general fitness level. Exercising on a regular basis before attempting this ascent is extremely helpful. Stay fit by running, cycling or doing other aerobic activities.
- Familiarity with the effects of altitude on your body. It is important to have a good sense of how you deal with high altitudes. Having climbed 3,000 m peaks before is a good way of assessing this.
- Mountaineering skills. It is important that you are familiar with these skills, plus know why and when they are important. The technical skills you will need for this ascent are: walking in crampons, walking roped up in a group on a glacier, using an ice axe, being aware of the dangers and risks of crevasses and rockfall.
- Acclimatization is crucial. As mentioned above, going on activities that will help you with acclimatization before the ascent is key.
- Hydration. Drink water regularly and effectively.
- Sleep. Get plenty of sleep before starting your program. Being tired can be dangerous or reduce your chances of reaching the summit. Be sure you know what to eat when you are tired but not necessarily hungry. Be prepared for this.
- Equipment. You can rent part of the equipment before initiating the ascent. Make sure it is in good condition and that it is of good quality. Check with your mountain guide to make sure.
- Expectations. Remember that weather conditions are the key piece of information you will need. Weather can make or break your chances of success. Your mountain guide can provide all the necessary information in this regard.
The area in the Alps around Mont Blanc offers countless other activities, some of which you can be great complements as acclimatization before your ascent.
All of them are also great alpine activities in themselves, in case you are looking to get to know the area. Check them out! We've selected activities for different difficulty levels:
- 7-day hiking traverse from Mont Blanc to Monte Rosa (Easy), with an IFMGA certified guide from Aosta Mountain Guide
- 4-day hike around Mont Blanc (Intermediate), with UIMLA certified guide Jules Henri Gabiou
Alternative ascent: Mont Blanc 2-day ski touring ascent (Sustained), with IFMGA certified guide Massimo Candolini.
Check out all the different Mont Blanc ascent programs you can book through Explore-Share.com!
We thank expert IFMGA-certified mountain guide Mark Seaton for his valuable inputs based on his 30-year experience in climbing Mt Blanc.


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Snippet from Saturday, June 23, 2018 7:51:49 AM - If your premise is false the bible becomes your evidence; gods and demons are real and non-believers are a direct threat against your delusion of eventual escape in a next life from the horror of your current horror filled existence through entrapment into the one true religion whose loving embrace is so restrictive that it must control every way in which you think while demanding you deny the truth of scientific evidence.
I don't think like you. That comes about as a result of reading research and experience. Some of the following I agree with as a result of my reading and my perspective on my reading.
"We have a set of items that clinicians and researchers can use to understand how people with depression are thinking," says Skye Barbic, a post-doctoral research fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. "Based on how people answer our questions, we can tailor appropriate levels of care and supports. This set of questions can also inform completely different discussions between the clinician and the patient. Instead of discussing the disease as a 'bad thing', clinicians may be able to help patients have insight about the potential adaptive purposes of their thinking and how this may be used as a strength to move forward in their lives."
A new test measures analytical thinking linked to depression, fueling the idea that depression may be a form of adaptation
Splendor in the Grass? A Pilot Study Assessing the Impact of Medical Marijuana on Executive Function
Alice Miller, born as Alicija Englard, was a Swiss psychologist and psychoanalyst of Polish-Jewish origin, who is noted for her books on parental child abuse, translated into several languages. Wikipedia
Alice Miller/Quotes
Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one's own despised and unwanted feelings.
Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on.
Wherever I look, I see signs of the commandment to honor one's parents and nowhere of a commandment that calls for the respect of a child.
It is possible to resolve childhood repression safely and without confusion - something that has always been disputed by the most respected schools of thought.
The power of words
If what you say, what you mean and what you do are in harmony and accurately reflect your innermost thoughts, then I see that as being on-track as a human being in a bizarre world that has for all of its pre-history up until the last 150 years or so and then increasingly in the past 16 years. So much wonderful ground made against the insanity of the repressions and controls of religion where a man in a frock in a 2,000 year old mindset claiming to be the earthly representative of the creator of the universe.
A more plausible explanation than a talking snake, a talking donkey, an incestuous first couple to inhabit the planet made by a trick or treat God who sacrifices unendingly people, children, babies, mothers, fathers are all targets of this maniacal murder and despot with insane intentions and n o way of reasoning beyond the their need for forgiveness for their mistakes - a short-circuited hijacked mind that is in constant state of readiness to be obedient to any whim of their master should the misty whimsical nature of the "revealed word" be understood. A good fearing Catholic will run a mile from any thinking process that allows them to see how they have been manipulated in every way possible, their life has been hijacked and their only defence now is that they need to support what they have to increasingly turn towards for comfort and consolation along with fellow ignorant inactive bonded slaves of the religion. Obedient to their death or the detriment of any that appears to intervene.
The Catholic childhood environment is one that is measured closely by the assumed position in a never ending hierarchy (unless you personally get to sit at the right hand of the god who created the universe and spend your eternity in a state of utter and constant bliss for multiple times the estimated life of our universe and you best get to like as you have trillion upon trillion days to sit and stare and be filled with bliss and the knowledge that you were the lucky one who gained the attention of the psychopathic sexually repressive, sexually obsessive 30th perhaps 40th generation of bonded psychological lifelong slavery - the stuff that Human Rights laws attempt to provide and reason why religion has had tp become much much more psychological along with endless finance to bully with legal so that the Church can enforce what we all know top be bunkum at more and more ways. Many of us are realising for the first times in our lives the sheer insanity of a religion like that of Christianity, Islam or Judaism - the Abrahamic trilogy of multiple insanity being derived from the one source and each claiming exclusivity as to the veracity of their claims and subsequently their right to land, resources and connections with business, government and at every level of community as way to hijack the opportunities of a society to enforce a regime of psychological entrapment that is millennia old.
A great deal of psychology time can be spent on words. I suspect this has to a large extent
Traumatic memory reside in the brain in a way that they are most accessible and may be constantly scanned for as a primary safety mechanism.
The result of "good" Catholic trauma filled education is to end up with the mundane tasks and requirement of the religion to be at the forefront of memories and thus being the first "cab" off the rank in responding. This may well be an origin of concrete thinking as everyday learning has taken precedence in those areas that are usually occupied by trauma survivors for unresolved life threatening experiences - the stuff that makes the "hyper vigilant". The well and better trained you are the closer you are to a traumatic memory instantly popped out in a blurt and no opportunity for review.
Very often we don't get to lay down memories in the same way between the state of pondering or ruminating and "processing" of memories so that they do not become intrusive as intrusive traumatic memories are toxins to us. Some unscrupulous psychologists and others ruthlessly take advantage and inflict the most horrible forms of torment and rejection on already vulnerable and struggling survivors.
What form of psychologist unleashed aversion therapy as his final attack before running off like a guilt ridden little boy yet to return to the scene of his mistake. Presumably he might fear explored of his ignorance or how would he explain his methodology that only served to touch on parts of my childhood abuse and left other much-needed attention untouched or unexplored to the point where I began to steal the services of a professional counsellor at the Royal Commission.
Plaigiarism has a place in this process. I t has had a few moments to say the least my sister, me ex-wife and a few others could be considered border-line.
A hotbed of plagiarism, maniacal egos, arrogance and ignorance for some trying to proe to the world that their mistakes or cerebal gems and are willing to cast aside their investment in relationship and moterhood to invest their life climbing a hierarchical ladder just like that foun in religion and other abusive environments. What a waste of life that must be. I think it could only be eclipsed by the sickness of religion that has the otential to harvest that form of human nature in the rtoxic way it does.
Rights of the Child
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Politica ambitions
Child abuse
Artheism' affects on recovery
Vicarious trauma
On the Primitive Origins of Catholicism
Implausible sold to defenceless children makes them Vulnerable to Exploitation
Comprehensive Failure in Plain Sight
Ignorance is the only plea - Sounds Normal.
John Brown was born in Yea Victoria 3717 on 27 December, 1948. John grew up in Yea, he went to the Catholic school on The Parade and then a final year at Yea High. He undertook an apprenticeship as a Hand and Machine Compositor/Linotype Mechanic at the local newspaper The Yea Chronicle who recently declined to publish anything on John's story. He left Yea after realising that the proprietor and local policeman Bill Ellisson along with other local Catholics in Yea and surrounds at that time were aware of his abuse and of the rape and abuse of other children in Yea and were aware of the many unreported issues surrounding the murder of Herbert Henry Kemp of ...... read more 1544991476 and more and more and Site Map
Investigation of an unsolved murder in 1962 can no longer be investigated according to police taskforce SANO because a pedophile Catholic clergyman who raped a child at age 8 is now dead. As a result of the dead rapist being unconnected with the murder Victorian police remain clue less.
Later in life John married in Toowoomba only to find that he was related to the then bishop of Toowoomba Bill Morris. Morris was the head of the bishops conference and was the go to person in the country for survivors of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and yet I was never able to get a time or a conversation with the bishop. I did get conversations or connection with a number of Catholic organisations with varying degrees of weirdness.
John is the self publisher of his #TraumaTheory and is an irregular blogger here The FAQyMe Gene
John's story is just another story of horror, rape, abuse of trust, fraud and deception and cover up in the Catholic religion because our abusers as a child were Catholic or Christian clergy.


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Having arrived in late 2007 we have many interests, including:
- learning about the Japanese culture (& understanding our own cultural heritage more),
- food,
- photography,
- travel.
Tania (posting & write-up) & Simon (photography).
Once again Simon visited Takahatafudo temple in Hino. Despite being out a long way from downtown Tokyo (though conveniently in our city) it is a famous temple were there is a procession every year and the top sumo players visit. The occasion to visit was the magnificent Ajisei (Hydrangeas) covering the hillside behind the temple.
On our walk home from the train station we came across this incredible bike!
And doesn't he just look so happy with himself??
In our Hino city (suburb of greater Tokyo if you like) there is a big hydrangea park. We went to visit but we were a little early to see the full blooms. I never realized that there is so much variation in these flowers.


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u turn the light on behind the touch heat pad thing by pressing the power button obove the camera button
i have just purchased the e900 on contract and everything went well thought the heat sensetive buttons were very sleek and cool but after 3 hours of having it the buttons started to mess up they started to flash on and off they wouldnt work so over all i dont know if any one elses phone has done this. the phone is now getting sent back to the shop as it is broke and i had only had it for 5 hours before it messed up over all looks and features are great just the problem that has occured has made me change my mind
How do u turn light on behind touch sensitive pad??????????????????????????????????????
its a really cool phone but the touch screen thing can be really sensitive and its annoying
Furthur to my previous comment,
I must say, the LG chocolate was the phone I was going to purchase, however I did some online research to see which phone had the best features.
I held the LG chocolate in my hand in store and it is very plastic like and pretty much cheap looking, whereas the Samsung E900 is very sleek and looks expensive.
I would say to anyone considering the LG chocolate to go compare the phones side by side using this website, then go to the store and ask for an instore demonstration before you commit to buy either handset.
You will find the Samsung will be more pleasing to hold and use.
The Samsung boasts a 2 MP camera, yes not the greatest seeing as Nokia are bringing out the 5 Mega Pixel camera soon, but Samsungs camera is awesome, you wont be disappointed. The clarity and brightness of the images will make anyone swoon!
You can buy MicroSD memory up to 2 GB, storing music and videos couldnt be easier.
I currently use bluetooth on my powerbook mac to transfer files too and from my Samsung, its fast, easy and pleasing.
Security is excellent with bluetoooth, you have to use a pairing password with each bluetooth enabled device before it will transfer files between the two corresponding devices. so security is excellent.
I would say to any gadget enthusiast to go grab this phone! you will not be disappointed. Unless of course you are a gadget entrepeneur and you have to have every concievable technology out there on one phone if so go look at Nokia if not then rush down to the store and compare the phone to another thats caught your eye and make a purchase;
I have just purchased this phone.
Whilst the heat sensitive keypad (Not TouchScreen as some people keep referring to it) is tricky to use at first, you do get used to it.
The phone has a great navigational system
This phone is a great looking gadget and the room for extra memory with the MicroSD mem slot is fantastic.
Listening to music is amazing, through the headphones, the base and clarity is just superb. Images are bright, detailed and also amazing.
The sleekness of the graphical interface is another superb feature.
Overall a shiny beautiful phone with all the features you could want and will fit nicely in the smallest of pockets.
I would definately recommend it
Man!! Love this phone. Downside is the batterylife, it's short. And what about more GAMES. How do I add more.
The touch-sensitive keys on my new E900 phone do not appear. How do I get them to appear so I can use them?
I own this phone, and it's great. The power button is on the side just over the camera button. The Talk and End buttons are touch sensitive and disable when the slide is closed. The headphone/headset thing it comes with sounds great for both music and talking, and best of all it comes with Bobby Carrot!
i bought this fone in "sweet pink" its gorgeous and sleek, love it!! however, the touch sensitive buttons can be a pain as it detects the sligtes touch sometimes and does things u dont want it to! Argh!!
However, all over quitw a good phone! x
I'm thinking of gting the fone
is the touch sensitive buttons a big prob?
what about the random wallpaper??? it works only with the original images - wallpaper images?
i have this phone and love it! alot of people are saying that cos of the touchscreen...the calls sometimes hang up when it brushes against your cheek but if you press this little button on the rite of it...the phone locks so even if u do press the buttons...nothing will happen!!
i really recommend this phone...its awesome! music pic and video quality is brilliant! well worth the money
this phone has bluetooth,an mp3,acc,acc+,acc++ and a wma player it also has a document viewer. it has a 2 mega pixel camera and it also has a flash with cmos image senser,it has a tv out put so you can plug it in to the tv and wach videos...the phone has a touch sensitive key pad and it has a loud speaker on it. the phone weighs 93grams and you can email from it to a computer, it is a brilliant phone and people should buy the phone...the phone even multi tasks, it has a 5 star rating and alot of people buy it. it is very stylish and sleek, it takes a micro sd memory card so you can store loads of useful stuff on it. the bluetooth goes up to 10 metres so you can share files...there is loads of other use full stuff such as a calculator and a calender and even a world clock. and a currency converter. the phone is great if you want more info goe on www.samsungmobile.com.......
Have been told this phone is far superior to the D600 - am worried abou the touch sensitive keypad - any advice?


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