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May 9, 2013
According to Democrats, today's Congressional hearings on Benghazi are nothing but a partisan witch hunt.
According to Republicans, the Obama administration committed treason in it's handling of Benghazi … and then tried to cover it up.
Both parties are avoiding the bigger picture … The fact that Democrats and Republicans alike have been using Benghazi as the center of U.S. efforts to arm the Al Qaeda-affiliated Syrian rebels.
Specifically, the U.S. supported opposition which overthrew Libya's Gadaffi was largely comprised of Al Qaeda terrorists.
According to a 2007 report by West Point's Combating Terrorism Center's center, the Libyan city of Benghazi was one of Al Qaeda's main headquarters – and bases for sending Al Qaeda fighters into Iraq – prior to the overthrow of Gaddafi:
The Hindustan Times reported in 2011:
"There is no question that al Qaeda's Libyan franchise, Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, is a part of the opposition," Bruce Riedel, former CIA officer and a leading expert on terrorism, told Hindustan Times.
It has always been Qaddafi's biggest enemy and its stronghold is Benghazi.
Al Qaeda is now largely in control of Libya. Indeed, Al Qaeda flags were flown over the Benghazi courthouse once Gaddafi was toppled.
(Incidentally, Gaddafi was on the verge of invading Benghazi in 2011, 4 years after the West Point report cited Benghazi as a hotbed of Al Qaeda terrorists. Gaddafi claimed – rightly it turns out – that Benghazi was an Al Qaeda stronghold and a main source of the Libyan rebellion. But NATO planes stopped him, and protected Benghazi.)
In 2011, Ambassador Stevens was appointed to be the Obama administration's liaison with the "budding Libyan opposition," according to ABC News. Stevens and the State Department worked directly with Abdelhakim Belhadj of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group. Belhadj has direct connections to al-Qaeda.
CNN, the Telegraph, the Washington Times, and many other mainstream sources confirm that Al Qaeda terrorists from Libya have since flooded into Syria to fight the Assad regime.
Mainstream sources also confirm that the Syrian opposition is largely comprised of Al Qaeda terrorists. (Indeed, the New York Times reported last week that virtually all of the rebel fighters are Al Qaeda terrorists.)
The U.S. has been arming the Syrian opposition since 2006. The post-Gaddafi Libyan government is also itself a top funder and arms supplier of the Syrian opposition.
This brings us to the murder of ambassador Stevens …
The Wall Street Journal, Telegraph and other sources confirm that the US consulate in Benghazi wasmainly being used for a secret CIA operation.
They say that the State Department presence in Benghazi "provided diplomatic cover" for the previously hidden CIA mission. WND alleges that it was not a real consulate. And former CIA officer Philip Giraldiconfirms:
Benghazi has been described as a U.S. consulate, but it was not. It was an information office that had no diplomatic status. There was a small staff of actual State Department information officers plus local translators. The much larger CIA base was located in a separate building a mile away. It was protected by a not completely reliable local militia. Base management would have no say in the movement of the ambassador and would not be party to his plans, nor would it clear its own operations with the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli. In Benghazi, the CIA's operating directive would have been focused on two objectives: monitoring the local al-Qaeda affiliate group, Ansar al-Sharia, and tracking down weapons liberated from Colonel Gaddafi's arsenal. Staff consisted of CIA paramilitaries who were working in cooperation with the local militia. The ambassador would not be privy to operational details and would only know in general what the agency was up to. When the ambassador's party was attacked, the paramilitaries at the CIA base came to the rescue before being driven back into their own compound, where two officers were subsequently killed in a mortar attack.
Reuters notes that the CIA mission involved finding and repurchasing heavy weaponry looted from Libyan government arsenals.
Retired Lt. General William Boykin said in January that Stevens was in Benghazi as part of an effort to arm the Syrian opposition:
More supposition was that he was now funneling guns to the rebel forces in Syria, using essentially the Turks to facilitate that. Was that occurring, (a), and if so, was it a legal covert action?
Boykin said Stevens was "given a directive to support the Syrian rebels" and the State Department's Special Mission Compound in Benghazi "would be the hub of that activity."
Business Insider reports that Stevens may have been linked with Syrian terrorists:
There's growing evidence that U.S. agents—particularly murdered ambassador Chris Stevens—were at least aware of heavy weapons moving from Libya to jihadist Syrian rebels.
In March 2011 Stevens became the official U.S. liaison to the al-Qaeda-linked Libyan opposition, working directly with Abdelhakim Belhadj of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group—a group that has now disbanded, with some fighters reportedly participating in the attack that took Stevens' life.
In November 2011 The Telegraph reported that Belhadj, acting as head of the Tripoli Military Council, "met with Free Syrian Army [FSA] leaders in Istanbul and on the border with Turkey" in an effort by the new Libyan government to provide money and weapons to the growing insurgency in Syria.
Last month The Times of London reported that a Libyan ship "carrying the largest consignment of weapons for Syria … has docked in Turkey." The shipment reportedly weighed 400 tons and included SA-7 surface-to-air anti-craft missiles and rocket-propelled grenades.
Reuters reports that Syrian rebels have been using those heavy weapons to shoot downSyrian helicopters and fighter jets.
The ship's captain was "a Libyan from Benghazi and the head of an organization called the Libyan National Council for Relief and Support," which was presumably established by the new government.
That means that Ambassador Stevens had only one person—Belhadj—between himself and the Benghazi man who brought heavy weapons to Syria.
Furthermore, we know that jihadists are the best fighters in the Syrian opposition, but where did they come from?
Last week The Telegraph reported that a FSA commander called them "Libyans" when he explained that the FSA doesn't "want these extremist people here."
And if the new Libyan government was sending seasoned Islamic fighters and 400 tons of heavy weapons to Syria through a port in southern Turkey—a deal brokered by Stevens' primary Libyan contact during the Libyan revolution—then the governments of Turkey and the U.S. surely knew about it.
Furthermore there was a CIA post in Benghazi, located 1.2 miles from the U.S. consulate, used as "a base for, among other things, collecting information on the proliferation of weaponry looted from Libyan government arsenals, including surface-to-air missiles" … and that its security features "were more advanced than those at rented villa where Stevens died."
And we know that the CIA has been funneling weapons to the rebels in southern Turkey. The question is whether the CIA has been involved in handing out the heavy weapons from Libya.
In other words, ambassador Stevens may have been a key player in deploying Libyan terrorists and arms to fight the Syrian government.
Other sources also claim that the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was mainly being used as a CIA operation to ship fighters and arms to Syria.
Many have speculated that – if normal security measures weren't taken to protect the Benghazi consulate or to rescue ambassador Stevens – it was because the CIA was trying to keep an extremely low profile to protect its cover of being a normal State Department operation.
That is what I think really happened at Benghazi.
Was CIA Chief David Petraeus' Firing Due to Benghazi?
CIA boss David Petraeus suddenly resigned, admitting to an affair. But Petraeus was scheduled to testify under oath the next week before power House and Senate committees regarding the Benghazi consulate. Many speculate that it wasn't an affair – but the desire to avoid testifying on Benghazi – which was the real reason for Petraeus' sudden resignation. (A self-described Pentagon whistleblower contacted us to confirm this theory.)
The Big Picture
Whatever the scope of the CIA's operation in Benghazi – and whatever the real reason for the resignation of the CIA chief – the key is our historical and ongoing foreign policy.
For decades, the U.S. has backed terrorists for geopolitical ends. For decades, the U.S. has backed the most radical, fundamentalist, violent Muslims.
The U.S. government has been consistently planning regime change in Syria, Libya and Iran for 20 years, and dreamed of regime change – using false flag terror – for 50 years.
Obama has simply re-packaged Bush and the Neocons' "war on terror" as a series of humanitarian wars.
Liberals rightfully lambast Bush for getting us into the disastrous Iraq war.
But Obama has in fact launched wars in Libya, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan … and up to 35 African nations(and see this).
Obama – citing a Nixon administration official's justification for invading Cambodia – has claimed his power extends into every country in the world … well beyond those where we are engaged in hostilities.
Obama has dramatically escalated the use of drone assassinations, which are creating many more terrorists than they are killing. The former chief military prosecutor at Guantanamo says that Obama's drone surge is as damaging to our country as Bush's torture program. I think he's actually underestimating damage from the program, as drones have become the number 1 recruiting tool for Al Qaeda (especially since children are now being targeted for drone assassination … Oh, and torture is still happening on Obama's watch; background).
And the Obama administration has probably supported even more terrorists – in Libya, Syria and elsewhere – than Bush. See this, this, this, this and this.
In other words, both GOP and Dem politicians are supporting instability and war, based upon false pretenses and pro-war media coverage … just like Iraq.
Those are the deeper truths regarding Benghazi.
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Beat the Streak Report: Weekend, July 15-17
Short and sweet on this summer Friday:
Current leader hankwoods is at 36 games. A full weekend of picks resides below. Go forth and let your Streaks prosper.
Friday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
Oh, hello there …
• Joe Mauer: .529 AVG (9-for-17) since '06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar
• Brandon Phillips: .500 AVG (6-for-12) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook
• Hunter Pence: .438 AVG (7-for-16) since '06 vs. Pirates starter Jeff Karstens
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Ryan Raburn: .414 AVG (12-for-29) since '06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd
You'll thank me later …
• Paul Konerko: .122 AVG (5-for-41) since '06 vs. Tigers starter Justin Verlander
• Miguel Cabrera: .154 AVG (4-for-26) since '06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd
Home Run BTS pick:
Saturday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
Oh, hello there …
• Billy Butler: .487 AVG (19-for-39) since '06 vs. Twins starter Carl Pavano
• Joey Votto: .414 AVG (12-for-29) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
• Adrian Gonzalez: .714 AVG (5-for-7) since '06 vs. Rays starter James Shields
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Alex Gonzalez: .462 AVG (6-for-13) since '06 vs. Nationals starter John Lannan
You'll thank me later …
• Kevin Youkilis: .086 AVG (3-for-35) since '06 vs. Rays starter James Shields
• Michael Bourn: .192 AVG (5-for-26) since '06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
Home Run BTS pick:
• Mike Stanton: (18 HR this season) vs. Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano
Sunday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
Oh, hello there …
• Aramis Ramirez: .500 AVG (5-for-10) since '06 vs. Marlins starter Chris Volstad
• Ryan Braun: .462 AVG (6-for-13) since '06 vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook
• Ryan Zimmerman: .360 AVG (9-for-25) since '06 vs. Braves starter Jair Jurrjens
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Kelly Johnson: .429 AVG (6-for-14) since '06 vs. Dodgers starter Ted Lilly
You'll thank me later …
• Miguel Cabrera: .071 AVG (1-for-14) since '06 vs. White Sox starter Jake Peavy
• Joey Votto: .091 AVG (1-for-11) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia
Home Run BTS pick:
• Chris Young: 16 career HR vs. Dodgers starter Ted Lilly
Top MLB streakers
Ryan Braun: 23 games
Pablo Sandoval: 22 games
Emilio Bonifacio: 13 games
Dustin Pedroia: 12 games
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Note: Today's pull excludes the early game resets.
Friday's Top Picks of the current Top2500, 89 batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Brian McCann 444 17.76
Brandon Phillips 196 7.84
Andrew McCutchen 171 6.84 (Leader)
Adrian Gonzalez 123 4.92
Joe Mauer 109 4.36
Joey Votto 101 4.04
Pablo Sandoval 85 3.4
Todd Helton 85 3.4
Ryan Braun 73 2.92
Robinson Cano 72 2.88
Ichiro Suzuki 64 2.56
Starlin Castro 45 1.8
Jose Bautista 43 1.72
Jacoby Ellsbury 38 1.52
Troy Tulowitzki 22 0.88 (runner up)
Yesterday's reset rate was 20.36% with S.Castro resetting the most
There was also a 12% idle rate yesterday
Got Pinched OR 1 AB Wonders
Top2500 saved or reset by PH or defensive switch, 2 ABs or less
G.Dobbs PH SAVED 2: 16,12-gamers
E.Chavez PH RESET 31: 14,13,11-gamers
R.Johnson PH RESET 1: 16-gamer
M.Tejada PH RESET 1: 13-gamer
J.Posada PH RESET 1: 12-gamer
J.Baker PH RESET 1: 9-gamer
Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Pick
abk1087, 10, pg 10, J.Reyes
hwnhrt, 10, pg 11, H.Ramirez
Top2500 Bloggers Reset Yesterday
levinmariz73 @ 15 reset by M.Cuddyer
The "Most Picked" not even in the lineup today. Rest or worry for those that picked McCann.
Couple typos in above list: 1) Chavez reset 3 not 31 2) Total batters selected is about 137 not 89
I will add to Lav's post and that is there are 76 No Selections for 3.07 percent and the highest No Selection was page 6 with a streak of 18.
Thanx Vinny. If I'd known you could run the numbers, I would've asked you to post 'em so the day's 2500 could be displayed accurately. As it is, it's the Top2500 – resets + those that moved up due to resets. Oh well. Numbers will be skewed a bit for today & tomorrow.
I can run it I just need the template to post it. I can post it on days when you guys can't get the early posts.
Mark, got that? This weekend isn't an issue for me though. Thanx
Ya I completely forgot that Vin had the program too.
McCann isn't injured. He's just not catching Hudson is all. I think we will see him pinch hit tonight.
Bottom 8th leading @ home big-time. Need 1 hitter to reach base then pitcher's spot comes up. Will they fill it with McCann?
Doesn't matter; 3 up, 3 down. McCann pickers pause today
Boy, as a Reds fan who hates the Cardinals — and who picked Phillips tonight — you can probably imagine how I feel right now…
As a Cubs fan, I enjoyed it too. I was saying, "Phillips either get out (BTS-wise) or hit or home run to be them Cards". Kinda torn, but either way I felt it was a plus for me
This stinks Joe Mauer 0 fer 1 with 3 walks.
Saturday's Top Picks of the current Top2500, 134 batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Adrian Gonzalez 310 12.4
Joey Votto 183 7.32
Matt Holliday 163 6.52 (Leader)
Asdrubal Cabrera 149 5.96
Michael Cuddyer 140 5.6
Michael Young 125 5
Billy Butler 120 4.8
Casey Kotchman 94 3.76
Johnny Damon 94 3.76
Todd Helton 77 3.08
No Selection 71 2.84
Aramis Ramirez 63 2.52
Miguel Cabrera 54 2.16
Paul Konerko 49 1.96
Albert Pujols 35 1.4
Dustin Pedroia 30 1.2 (runner up)
Highest "No Selection": Pg#1 with streak of 23 back to zero 😛
Yesterday's reset rate was 29.96% with A.Gonzalez resetting the most
There was also a 25% idle rate yesterday, mostly due to McCann not playing
Got Pinched OR 1 AB Wonders
Top2500 saved or reset by PH or defensive switch, 2 ABs or less
G.Dobbs PH SAVED 9: highest was 13-gamer
J.Reddick PH RESET 4: 14,11,11,10-gamers
J.Jay PH RESET 3: 11,10,10-gamers
JD Drew PH RESET 1: 10-gamer
Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Pick
hwnhrt, 11, pg 45, G.Sanchez (picked 2x)
abk1087, 10, pg 60, J. Reyes
00liber, 9, pg 82, Adrian Gonzalez
mdefilippis91, 9, pg 100+, A.Ramirez
Top2500 Bloggers Reset Yesterday
A 23-gamer picked E.Aybar & 20-gamer picked H.Kendrick. Gotta hope that comes back to bite them in the doubleheader.
Lol. That's not very nice. 😛
Mark, BOS needs just 1 extra hitter in 8th/9th for A-Gone to get another AB. Keep your fingers crossed.
Boston needs to get at least one runner on and no DP in order for A-Gone to get one more AB.
Got his 5th PA, but struck out. Doubt a tie is forthcoming. Tough luck Mark.
Looks to be a new leader tomorrow, Holliday 0-3 after 8 innings.
New leader on this Slaughter Saturday. Resets will be near 40% today & possibly greater.
Sunday's Top Picks of the current Top2500, 152 batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Ryan Braun 458 18.32 (PH?)
Adrian Gonzalez 166 6.64
Aramis Ramirez 145 5.8
Michael Cuddyer 103 4.12
Hunter Pence 94 3.76
Jose Bautista 93 3.72 (PH?)
Ryan Howard 90 3.6
Asdrubal Cabrera 84 3.36
Nick Markakis 62 2.48
No Selection 61 2.44
Chase Utley 55 2.2 (Leader)
Dustin Pedroia 51 2.04
Joey Votto 47 1.88
Matt Holliday 46 1.84
Starlin Castro 42 1.68
Rickie Weeks 10 0.4 (runner up)
Highest "No Selection": Pg #9 with streak of 15 back to zero 😛
Yesterday's reset rate was 40.68% with Ad.Gonzalez again resetting the most
There was also a 7.32% idle rate yesterday
Got Pinched OR 1 AB Wonders
Top2500 saved or reset by PH or defensive switch, 2 ABs or less
G.Sizemore PH/DEF RESET 1: 16-gamer
J.Giambi PH RESET 1: 9-gamer
Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Pick
hwnhrt, 12, pg 25, R.Howard
abk1087, 10, pg 51, J.Reyes (DL)
mdefilippis91, 10, pg 60, Ar.Ramirez
BookofJohn8vs31vs32, 9, pg 70, T.Tulowitzki (picked 4x)
TiffK99, 9, pg 78, J.Votto
Top2500 Bloggers Reset Yesterday
00liber @ 9 reset by Ad.Gonzalez
FYI: R.Braun left game early yesterday (quad/calf tightness)
Well I'm good for the day. GL everyone still waiting.
I had Neil Walker and he already got a hit to get me back on the board.
What is going on with ESPN? Almost every link I click on for MLB comes up as Not Found. Irritating!
mlb gameday works fine today
I hate that I have to pick and choose between sites. One day one works and the others don't. Then the next the ones that worked don't and vice versa.
Ugh, how many times have you made a pick, watched the 1st inning or two, and immediately started to get a queasy feeling? Been feeling that most of the game today.
Funny thing about that word queasy.
I was at my uncle's house yesterday (which explains why I did not post much) and we were playing anagrams and my aunt insisted that "quesy" was how it was spelled and my uncle looks up the spelling on his phone and for some reason, urban dictionary comes up and confirms that quesy is a word.
Of course,our family's phones all had no service while he looked it up, even though we have the same provider.
We get home and see that "quesy" isn't a word after all and I was right all along.
I know that had nothing to do with your post, but I found it surprising to see someone use the word "queasy" on here, just a day after that "quesy" controversy!
Quite a few. Not a good feeling.
Back to square zero for me; will today's leader accompany me? We'll see shortly
Yep, weekends tend to gobble up leaders and spit them out. No exception this weekend.
Uh oh. Braun just picked up a bat.
Really? Doubt he'll stay in game if he PHs.If it does happen, those that picked him obviously hoping for hit or walk or bunt (not likely). Can increase reset rate today dramatically!
Just a tease, huh?
Yep. Lucroy PH instead.
Oh oh again. Braun is coming to the plate.
And he ground out.
Wow! A PH that resets over 450 Top2500 members. Amazing! Gonna be near 40% reset rate again today, back to back days.
Mark, I'll email you the files for tomorrow's post
Sent to both accounts.
The Red Sox only have 3 hits so far and my pick, Dustin Pedroia, has 2 of them!
Onto 5!!!

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Living Christianity Course
Living Christianity - Inclusive Church's course for new and established Christians
Living Christianity is a five part programme (ideal for a course during Lent) that takes the shape of the Eucharist (Communion Service) to introduce the Christian faith in the Inclusive tradition. "Living Christianity is a course to nurture new Christians, to refresh old ones and to catch up with people asking questions about the Christian faith.
Available as a book or digital download from Lulu.com [1].
Here's an extract from Session 2 - "Listening" - leaders' notes:
"In the name of God, Source of all Being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit, Amen"
The words for today are about our own story and are in the Prayer of Confession (look) "Forgive us all that is past"
Go around the room asking each person their name and to say something about their name which they know but we do not and which they would like us to know (if this is sticky for anyone and they have nothing to say just ask them simply if they like their name - that should do it!)
Often in life it seems that the person who shouts the loudest gets their way. In today's fast moving world of short attention spans and sound bites we hear much but may understand less in any real depth. Often people do not feel listened to and understood. Learning to listen is an art , the ability to listen a gift , which is why we sometimes slow down in this group to listen to each other, saying silly things like what we were doing today at 10.00am or more serious things like how we experience God.
Choose a person to work with, try to choose someone different from the person last week
- Talk to that person for five minutes about a time when you felt someone listened to you well in your life. Describe the person and how you knew they were listening.
- Swap so that the other person has five minutes too!
- Back in the whole group describe those people who were good listeners.
- Make two lists: a) What effect does it have on us to be listened to? b) What effect does it have on us to go unheard?
- What about listening to God and being heard by God? Discuss in the group any difficulties or differences there may be in the experience of listening to God or being heard by God. What signs may there be for us that we are listening to God? What signs may there be that God is hearing us?
(This may take a long time - let it develop so that people feel able to speak about obvious difficulties with this as well as pleasures)
Having experienced what it is like to be listened to we are going to look in the Bible at two passages which describe what it might be like to have God listen to us!
What do you notice here? Do you have any questions?
- Where does God engage with Elijah ( all sorts of answers of course including in the depths of Elijah's utter despair)
- What does God sound like (notice he "speaks" more than once in this passage)
- What effects do speaking to God and listening to God have in Elijah's life? (it is actually life saving - do we expect God to be life saving for us?) ...
(the session continues with a further reflection on Matthew's Gospel, an extract from Space for Grace by Giles Goddard [2] and final prayers)


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As we try to find ways to service Baby Boomers and Generation X'ers, we are not paying enough attention to our next generation of members, that mercurial group known as Generation Y—comprised of teen-agers or "tweeners." This generation is perhaps the most elusive, making very different choices than the generations before them.
You are already aware of the epidemic number of Generation Y'ers who are obese, less interested in fitness and use technology as an integral part of their lives. This combination of poor health combined with their embracement of technology represents a unique challenge—and an opportunity.
Gen Y'ers have a different lifestyle. For them, work/life balance is not just a buzzword as it has been for Boomers. Gen Y'ers are much more interested in making their work lives accommodate their personal and family lives. They want jobs with telecommuting options and the ability to go part-time or leave the workforce entirely when they have children. This generation does not expect to stay in a job or career for too long. They want to control their own destiny.
And, of course, this is the iPod generation. A recent survey of the buying patterns of 500 teen-agers suggests that Apple's iPod market share grew to 82 percent from 79 percent just last fall and that 84 percent of students had heard of the iPhone, which was launched earlier this summer. The research firm Piper Jaffray revealed that 25 percent of those surveyed said they would find a way to purchase the $500 iPhone. Furthermore, Apple and other technology companies believe that the teen market is the key to the future.
Teens are key to your future as well. Here are some things to consider as you prepare to market to this group that will be on your doorstep within the next five years:
- Club-specific workouts using your equipment that runs on iPods, Microsoft Zunes and other MP3 players.
- Podcasts that are educational, motivational and geared toward the stressors and interests of this generation. These will include stress management, meditation and the growing interest in other mind-body-related topics. These should be available for access in your club.
- Using text messaging instead of e-mail to keep in touch with lapsed members. This technology is so ubiquitous with younger generations. Some reports suggest that this group looks at e-mails less than twice a week yet review text messages daily.
- Connecting members with members. MySpace and FaceBook are here to stay, and young people are using them in record numbers. You must find a way to penetrate this space by providing everything from workout music ideas to success stories related to their peers.
- Club blogs that include new programs and the ability to connect with other like-minded members. Blogging will be an important element to include in your offerings.
- Technology-based programs that are interesting and relate to their lifestyles outside of work and the health club. This will include training for kayaking, snowboarding, mountain biking and other adventure-related activities.
Enticing this generation to participate in exercise programs in your club will be challenging. Quite literally, this generation is proving to be less interested in exercise for exercise's sake and the benefits traditionally associated with older populations. We don't have the answers yet, but the successful club owner will closely follow how these future members are using technology. Running your club business is challenging as it is, but you can't afford not to be mindful of the things that are important to your next wave of members.
Gregory Florez is CEO of FitAdvisor Health Coaching Services and First Fitness Inc., which was rated as the No. 1 health coaching online training service by The Wall Street Journal. Florez can be contacted at [email protected]


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Syria Report
May 30, 2013
A shocking report from pan-Arab TV station Al-Jadeed reveals America's Republican Senator, John McCain, visited kidnappers of Lebanese pilgrims.
Elizabeth O'Bagy, political director for the "Syrian Emergency Task Force" and , a U.S.-based nonprofit providing support to the opposition, allegedly organised the visit which brought McCain just half a mile inside Syria on Monday 27 May.
The 76 year-old notoriously hawkish senator is particularly famous for singing a song consisting of the words "bomb, bomb, bomb Iran."
In one meeting inside the Syrian border at the Bab al-Salameh border border crossing, he held talks with Asifat al-Shamal (Northern Storm Brigade), which controls the crossing. Asifat al-Shamal is one of countless militant groups which make up the much reported "Free Syrian Army", a term which has becoming increasingly redundant as sectarianism, religious extremism and Al-Qaeda ideology become the norm.
In Elizabeth O'Bagy's own Twitter commentary, she announced that McCain was hosted by the Asifat al-Shamal Brigade and met twenty "commanders" in total.
Soon after or during the snap visit, at least three photos surfaced showing McCain posing with various individuals.
- A d v e r t i s e m e n t
In the following images, McCain is posing with senior members of the Asifat al-Shamal Brigade as well as the chief of the "Free Syrian Army", Salim Idriss.
On May 22, 2012, dozens of Lebanese men and women were travelling on a bus through Syria on their way back to Lebanon from a pilgrimage to religious sites in Iran. After crossing the Turkish border into the Aleppo region, the bus was ambushed in Azzaz by around 30 gunmen, who forced several of the passengers to dismount at gunpoint. The militants instructed one of the passengers to go to the local police station, report the ambush and inform police officers of a desire to swap the hostages for two individuals being held by police.
Following much global media coverage, it was alleged by supporters and apologists of armed groups that the hostages were "members of Hezbollah", a predictable accusation, echoing countless war crimes in which the victims are accused of being somehow linked to the Syrian government. Usually, the victims are of a minority sect, underlining the overt sectarianism espoused by the thousand or so militant groups operating in Syria. Victims of the ambush say that they were never accused of being members of Hezbollah, but rather, that because they are Shia Muslims, they could be used as leverage to negotiate with the Syrian government. The same militant group, kidnapped Lebanese journalist Fidaa Itani in late 2012.
In total, eleven men were kidnapped by the militant groups in Azzaz. The hostages have been regularly referred to as "the Forgotten" as they are still being held in captivity.
Daniel Shoueib, a relative of one of the hostages, who was reading the news of McCain's surprise and unexpected visit, was shocked to see the photo which showed men he recognised as the kidnappers on May 22, 2012. Daniel went on to criticise American policy, specifically the sponsoring and support of terror groups who are responsible for acts such as sectarian kidnappings. .. points to the sign in the larger version of the photo which among other words printed, says "New Syria".
Another relative, Hayat Aouali, spoke of the United States with its influence over armed militant groups, challenging its decision-makers to use the influence to bring about the release of the hostages, who are said to be held in circumstances involving maltreatment.
Significantly, Turkey's support for armed groups in Syria, especially for the organisation with which McCain visited in Syria, paints a bleak picture of regional positions toward Syria. Indeed, it appears to vindicate the Syrian government's position that the insurgency and violence are a result of foreign intervention.
Reporters from Lebanon's Al-Jadeed TV met militants from the Asifat al-Shamal Brigade at the Bab al-Salameh border crossing, as did John McCain on Monday. In a screenshot of Al-Jadeed TV's report, a man identified as Muahmmad Noor can be seen — a member of the militant brigade.
In the images of McCain's visit, the same man can be seen.
The man behind McCain's right shoulder is Abu Youssef. He stamped the passports of the Al-Jadeed TV staff when they visited Syria through the Bab al-Salameh border crossing. The following images show Abu Youssef in both a screenshot from the Al-Jadeed report and him posing with McCain during his visit.
The following is the report from Al-Jadeed TV. The clip was translated by Arabi Souri.
Abu Youssef is spotted in a CNN report on McCain's visit. Note that the man being interviewed is present in all of the photos of the senators visit — highlighting the mainstream media's reliance on what it usually refers to as peaceful "activists", despite there oftentimes active involvement in armed and usually sectarian militant organisations.
This article was posted: Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6:10 am
Tags: foreign affairs, terrorism, war
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Susan Cobb, HOTP Featured Designer
Recently spent some time with Susan and getting to know her a little better. She's one of the designers that brings us so many of the little treasures that are featured in many of our segments here at HOTP.
Susan's History with HOTP:
It seems like only yesterday, but I have been working at HOTP since 1998. My job as a designer has changed a bit since then—we do more cardmaking projects now rather than just scrapbooking. HOTP designs and styles have changed somewhat over the years, but we still produce amazing product for our customers and I love working here!!!
Tell us about your job and all the fun stuff about what you do:
My title is page designer, but it includes much more than that. I create projects that show how to use HOTP product (and Paper Wishes product) which are then used for product headers, the Paper Wishes catalog, Personal Shoppers kits, magazines, webisodes, or online. I also write instructions to go with each project so our customers can recreate them. I coordinate product for catalog projects, which our design team creates. What I love most about my job is getting to try new products, experiment with them, and create something new and wonderful. I just love creating with paper—especially mini books and cards with windows or unique folds.
What inspires your creativity? I'm so inspired by new product such as a new assortment of papers, clear stamps, flower embellishments or new colors and consistencies of inks (such as Smooch, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, or ColorBox Fluid Chalk ink pads). I love to browse in gift shops or flip through home decorating magazines for inspiration—sometimes a new color palette, layout of a magazine page, or the look of some textured fabrics will inspire an idea for a project. I also love looking online a various artist's blogs and online magazines to see what other designers are creating.
What is the favorite tool you love to work with and why? My all-time favorite everyday tool is my X-acto pen knife, and I love using it for precise cutting, clean lines and details. Another favorite tool is the 3-D Flowers template. I love creating roses from different papers and adding them to my projects!
What are some of your favorite tips or tricks : When I create a project, I always use a mat with a 1/4" grid. This makes it very easy to line up my card, page, matting, or embellishments to make sure the corners are even and all elements are perfectly placed. It's also handy for aligning clear stamps on your acrylic block, especially borders. When selecting product for a project, choose your papers first. Then select embellishments and inks that repeat one or two of the colors in the papers.
What is your greatest accomplishment in terms of your work? Probably my Cardmaking book, Susan's Journal of Paper Engineering Secrets. This book features card layouts, tips, and lots of card samples using paper-engineering techniques.
What excites you about the future with HOTP? I'm always excited about new product, and am happy to be involved in new product development at HOTP. I love watching a great idea become a wonderful new line of product.
List some of your favorite products?
My favorite product line is our new Artful Card Kits. Cherry On Top, Confetti Cake, Spun Sugar and Chocolate Dipped I love the shapes and weight of the decorative die-cuts and also the beautiful papers. There are endless possibilities for creating cards with these kits. I love using satin ribbons, jute, and hemp cord with them for different looks.
My favorite new paper pack is the Sunshine & Shadows paper pack. I love the unexpected look of yellow complementing the black and gray–and the ribbons that match are exquisite!
One more product I think is a definite must-have–the Magicut Ribbon Cutter. It cuts ribbon and seals the edges so it doesn't fray, and I think it's wonderful. It makes 3 types of cuts: straight, angled, or V-shape. Well worth the money, and saves on ribbon also.
Thanks Susan, for sharing with us! And thanks for reading our blog
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Winsted man accused of manslaughter in girlfriend's death set to return to court next week
LITCHFIELD >> A Winsted man accused of killing his New Hartford girlfriend 12 years ago will appear in Litchfield Superior Court next Tuesday.
Peter Sebben now 53, had his case continued during his last appearance on Nov. 21 on charges of manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence in the 2000 death of 27-year-old Tanya McKay. According to a Litchfield Superior Court clerk, Sebben's case is still in pre-trial status and has been on appeal from a previous court decision, that denied Sebben a plea agreement that would have put him on probation instead of behind bars.
According to the clerk, the court has not received a decision yet from Hartford Appellate Court regarding the appeal and a date for the trial will not be set until the decision has been reached. Sebben has been released on $125,000 bond.
Mckay's death was ruled a homicide by the Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner's Office -- a ruling which came nearly five months after the New Hartford woman was found unconscious at her home and brought to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, where she never regained consciousness. McKay died of her injuries in Hartford Hospital on Jan. 7, 2000.
The Medical Examiner's office said McKay's death was the result of a blunt traumatic head injury for an incident that occurred New Year's Day in 2000. McKay was brought to the hospital by "a male friend" at 5:30 a.m. that day, police said.
Sebben was charged on Dec. 29, 2004 for the incident, almost five years after her death.
In March 2012, Sebben's attorney, Hubert Santos, unsuccessfully tried to have the case moved out of Litchfield and to another judicial district.
A plea agreement reached between Sebben's attorneys and prosecutors in 2008 would have resulted in a probation term with no jail time. That agreement was denied by then Litchfield Superior Court Judge Robert Brunetti. Sebben appealed Brunetti's decision, putting a halt on the proceedings.
In 2011, Sebben rejected a new plea deal offered by prosecutors, choosing to go to a jury trial if Brunetti's decision is not overturned.
Reach Nikki Treleaven at (860) 489-3121 ext. 324


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My day starts with an awesomely chaotic mash-up of radio, podcasts and playlists battling it out across bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. It ends in the evening, when we all converge (more or less) on something we all love hearing. I'm fortunate that all day in between, I'm surrounded by music that inspires me, makes me laugh, or amps me up to slay a project like a heavy metal goddess of thunder.
But I know that isn't everyone's reality.
Somewhere over the past decade or so, we got so enamored with music's portability that we somehow lost our connection to listening to it out loud back home. Out went radios, CDs, treasured mixtapes and vinyl, and in came mp3s, playlists, streaming services and podcasts. At this moment, when our access to music has never been bigger, the experience of listening to it has never been smaller. Music has been privatized for listening alone in a world that has you always on the go.
"For us, music is the nae-nae inducing, flavor enhancing, face melting difference between a house and a home."
Come back home. Come back to the one place where you can listen to music out loud… together. Home for me is the place where I connect with the people I want to be with most and reconnect with what makes me me. Music is a big part of that. It lifts me up, calms me down, brings us together, gets wacky and makes the sparks fly. For us, music is the nae-nae inducing, flavor enhancing, face melting difference between a house and a home. And even on those days when the dishes and honey-do's pile up, music turns my home into a place of vital experience, a place to explore culture, a place filled with beauty—and I still get the laundry done. Sometimes.
Saturday. #nevernotworking #theabstractrapper #lifeatsonos
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At Sonos, our mission is to fill every home with music. That means we also want to keep music alive as a way to celebrate and build our shared culture. Music keeps us connected to our own humanity, and so our home audio technology must be human too. It has to be simple for you to get music from the sky instantly and play it anywhere beautifully.
Sonos speakers are elegantly complex pieces of technology that we hope you'll forget all about – because the music is the thing. We don't want you listening to a speaker. We want you getting lost in the music. Filling your home with it. Experiencing it. Loving it! That's making technology disappear and life reappear.
Turns out it takes some pretty talented technologists to make technology disappear, and we've long had the most talented crew in the business. Our engineers have enabled us to create a deceptively simple family of products meant to bring streaming music to your home—long before most of us even knew what streaming meant.
"Audio is engineering. Music is art. Realizing that we aren't just a tech company– but a music company too– has allowed us to put artists at the very center of how we create products."
Around 2008, we realized that although we had the best 1s and 0s, the gulf between speaker and music was the artist. Audio is engineering. Music is art. Realizing that we aren't just a tech company– but a music company too– has allowed us to put artists at the very center of how we create products.
We do that when our colleague Giles Martin in Abbey Road Studios obsesses over the new Play:5, ensuring it sounds as natural and close to the original recordings as possible without any unnecessary hype in any direction. We do it when we collaborate with Rick Rubin on free software that tunes both your new and existing Sonos speakers to your rooms. When Q-Tip suggests we show people how easy it is to to use the app, I invite him to do just that. When Gary Clark Jr. leaves the studio every night and goes home to play back the day's work on Sonos, he's using our product as the gold standard of listening out loud.
We've largely kept these collaborations under wraps—not because we don't want to trumpet the amazing talent being brought to bear on all of our products, but because it's so easy to be mistaken for a brand that's borrowing cool. Too often that means paying artists to endorse a poor quality product. While we always compensate artists fairly for their time—whether they're employees, advisers or performers—we're not about endorsements. We're about working with artists to make the listening experience better. The world is full of brands that use famous people in commercials to sell shiny objects. Maybe that basketball player really did help design that razor and perhaps that musician flavored that water. Who knows? I do know that at Sonos, the artist is deeply in the mix right alongside our engineers, designers and marketers. Sometimes it makes us crazy, but mostly it makes us better.
Working on the campaign we're launching now has been as challenging and awkward as it has been awesome. How do you put artists at the center of everything you do—including your ads—without looking like every other bullshit brand? We had hours of healthy debate and no shortage of heartfelt conversations with each other, and with the artists too. It was lovely to discover how much hard earned respect we've garnered with artists over the last 12 years—and that they are as delighted to work with us as we are with them.
As always, let us know what you think and how it goes. And don't forget to show us how you tune your room…


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Tuesday July 14, 2020
Police confirm receiving a report of an alleged rape incident that took place at the Cancer treatment wing of Coptic hospital Nairobi county.
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DCI on the hunt for duo filmed sharing a smoke with minor
CS Tobiko reprimands NEMA, NAWASCO over illegal dumping
Pan African forum on social and behaviour change to happen in Kenya
First Mwalimu Nyerere annual debate to be held in Kenya
Thirdway Alliance hits 1M signatures in an effort to have a referendum
NASA leader, Raila Odinga says graft is a major obstacle to Kenya's development
Tom Mboya University students demand answers over unapproved courses scandal
Ex- Wajir Governor to return to court to challenge Governor Mohamed Abdi's win
NLC says Weston Hotel to still stand on land grabbed from KCAA
Kenya- Somalia territory dispute
29 teachers struck off TSC register in 2018 for indiscipline while on duty
Damaris Wambui rejects President's gift, says the house is structurally unfit
A man who tried to sneak new-born daughter out of KNH, freed
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Governor Waititu defends alleged unusual infant deaths in Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
NLC Chairman, Muhammed Swazuri defends his record in office
Kenya, Somalia Maritime woes
Moses Wetangula: Disputed Maritime boundary is part of Kenya's territory
Ambrose Letoluai was part of the team that photographed the black Leopard
Ministry of Interior: Government will not capture DNA samples in the NIIMS project
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LSK Council allows Prof. Tom Ojienda to seek re-election
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One Christmas at a Time
Original Christmas songs by John Roderick & Jonathan Coulton
For this seasonal album John Roderick joined forces with songwriter Jonathan Coulton. This yielded ten original Christmas songs (actually one of them is a Chanukah song, so OK, nine).
8 of these were written just for this album by this super team of creative geniuses. There is also an original Jonathan Coulton song from Thing A Week and an original John Roderick song previously available on a 2004 compilation.
» Song preview | Order @ iTunes | Order @ Amazon
Putting the Days to Bed
Putting the Days to Bed, the third LP is a chronicle of some rough times: a collection of songs that make you feel like you've been talking to someone really interesting in an airport for the last hour and, although you know you'll never see them again, you just told them your whole life story and a part of you will love them forever. Featuring Pushover and Rich Wife. Produced by John Roderick and released in 2006.
The Ultimatum EP is gilded with string quartets and analog synths, but at its core are four adventurous songs about disaster. Electric guitar takes a backseat to toy keyboards and trashed drum-loops as shuttles crash, lovers drown, and machines take over the Earth. Featuring The Commander Thinks Aloud and Ultimatum. Released in 2005.
Bonus: two live, solo acoustic performances which reveal the naked power of John Roderick's songs minus the studio finery. Also available on 140-gram vinyl with an additional 4 bonus tracks.
When I Pretend to Fall
As its cover art suggests, the second Long Winters record is like a tangled rainbow. Blasts of horn, swelling organs, and chiming guitars punctuate lyrics exploring hope and despair in equal measure, and which come in to focus more and more as life wears on. Featuring Cinnamon and Blue Diamonds. Released in May 2003.
The Worst You Can Do is Harm
The first Long Winters LP sounds like what it is: a chronicle of mental and emotional dissolution, set alight by lyrics that scour the dark corners of the psyche and by unstoppable pop hooks turned all inside-outsky. Featuring Carparts and Scent of Lime. Released in 2002 and recommended for times when your headphones are your shield against the world.
Connections to Nashville split single
In a digital age, thankfully there are still people who cherish the old-fashioned power of the vinyl single as a perfect way of bringing two acts together. Thus this split single connected The Long Winters with Spiral Stairs, on limited edition luscious clear vinyl. Released by Mt Fuji Records courtesy of Barsuk, in September 2010.
Live at the Showbox DVD
Live at the Showbox gives a taste of what a show by The Long Winters show is all about, and more. A 19-song setlist, including one rehearsed and one impromptu cover. Friends dropping in, dropping drumsticks, playing horns and dancing wildly. And a whole commentary track worth of banter. This homecoming Seattle show after months of touring catches the band looking at its best, and sounding even better. The first official release of a live performance, made by Dorsia Films, released in December 2008.
Burn to Shine DVD
The Burn to Shine manifesto: 1) Gather local bands on one day to play live in a house or building that is going to be destroyed. 2) Each band plays one song and performs their song twice. 3) No overdubs. 4) Film the building's destruction. 5) Edit and display in chronological order. 6) That is all.
On 27 January 2007 Seattle was the stage for the 5th installment of this project from Trixie DVD. Benjamin Gibbard brought together 14 bands: The Long Winters, Jesse Sykes, David Bazan, Harvey Danger, Tiny Vipers, The Cave Singers, Minus The Bear, Eddie Vedder, Kinski, Spook The Horse, The Can't See, The Blue Scholars, Triumph of Lethargy Skinned To Death, and himself.
The Long Winters' song featured is (It's A) Departure.
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For a complete discography of the Long Winters, including European releases, promotional recordings, and soundtracks, consult the Complete Works section of the Long Winters Library.


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I've been quiet about the whole celebrity death-athon we've seemingly been on in the last week mainly because I dug Charlie's Angels, but had no real interest in the career (or hair) of Farrah Fawcett.
Likewise with Michael Jackson, I really stopped caring about him once he started becoming really, really weird and made mostly out of plastic. Sure, I tried to moonwalk in my day, I know the words to all his most popular songs and my sticker book in second grade was full of Thriller stickers, but he just wasn't my thing.
Their passings were sad, but we knew Farrah was dying so it kind of eased the blow, and I contend that the real Michael Jackson died years ago shortly after his sanity snapped. (Of course, I'm intrigued by emawkc's fabulous conspiracy theory, since I love theories like that.)
I was very surprised about Billy Mays. I loved that guy because he contridicted most rules of good marketing.
He was cheesy.
He was very, very loud.
He sold products with too-good-to-be-true claims.
He was convincing.
You know you had your credit card ready for the operators standing by.
You believed in what he was selling because he told you it was awesome.
He could make you stop what you were doing and watch him shill for OxyClean, OrangeGlow, etc.
Billy Mays was a self-made man, and don't we just love that in America, The Land of Opportunity? You could tell he was a genuine guy if you ever watched his show Pitchmen.
In a crazy world of late night infomercials with characters like the guy in the question mark suit who wants to show you how to get millions of dollars in government grants, Mama Cleo and her fake Jaimaican accent, and ShamWow-I-got-bit-by-a-hooker Vince, Billy gave credibility to the infomercial form of advertising.
Because of his guy next door personna, you believed him and As-Seen-On-TV products were taken more seriously.
As a marketer who has worked the Home Show circuit, there are tons of "product demonstrators" out there. Some are good, some really suck. Wandering the crowded isles, you can tell who cares about the product they are selling and who is watching the clock for their shift to end. This is one reason Billy was such a great pitchman.
If you've seen the show Pitchmen, which is basically about inventors trying to get Billy Mays and Ron Popeil to endorse their products, you understand the power of the "Hi, Billy Mays here for-" seal of approval. Billy was his own product and also a firm promoter of cool stuff you didn't know you needed, but couldn't possibly live without.
I'm saddened by the ad world's loss of such a great guy. I wasn't going to really post anything about it, but I saw this picture over at Celebrity Pics this morning and decided to scribble/type this.
Thanks, Billy for the OxyClean, but you can keep the Big City Sliders. Rest in Peace...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I've been quiet about the whole celebrity death-athon we've seemingly been on in the last week mainly because I dug Charlie's Angels, but had no real interest in the career (or hair) of Farrah Fawcett.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 10:47 AM 6 comments
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Updating My List...Suggestions?
Every four or five months or so, I go through my Google Reader list and update my blog roll on the side of my blog. I love sharing interesting bloggers with others.
I've found some of my favorite blogs from clicking through a link on someone else's site.
Check out my blog roll. Tell me if I'm missing a "must read"...If your blog isn't listed, let me know and I'll make the correction!
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 2:07 PM 8 comments
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
It only sounds weird out loud
I was discussing our weekend plans with Handsome this evening and one of our friends was over.
After listening to us discuss our plans to see some Civil War re-enactors, the ghost hunters that will be at the museum, and the liklihood of some of our friends passing out as they do outdoor theatre this weekend, she turned to us and said, "You guys live the weirdest life"
Yeah, maybe so, but it's kind of fun.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 9:28 PM 4 comments
Help me out, I'm getting my butt kicked
Sooooo...maybe I'm too competitive, but I'd really like to win the Parent's Connect Award for best local KC Blog.
I'm currently getting my ass kicked.
Help a Moxie out?
Since I absolutely don't want to reveal my secret identity to my friends and family, I'm relying on you, Constant Reader, to "vote early and vote often"...
Bookmark the page and vote every day until July 15th.
If you need reminders of why you should vote for me, revisit some of my favorite posts:
The Ghost Posts last October and the fabulous contributions of some of KC's best bloggers
Who else is going to tell you about weird shit you can feed your kid?
Or predict your future?
Or tell you about antebellem underwear?
Or disappearing pennies?
I'd appreciate your support. Tell your friends and family to vote too! I need all the help I can get! You don't need to be from KC for me to be your favorite.
Enough with the shameful begging...look, I'll buy you a unicorn that poops Skittles if you vote for me and I win. It's been a long time since I've won an award for my writing and I crave acolades and meaningless praise, what can I say?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 10:41 AM 7 comments
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Go check on your neighbors
It looks like the heat wave has already claimed two victims... This happens every year, but this always makes me so sad.
Please go check on your neighbors. If you're going to be outside, please don't forget to wear sunscreen and drink gatorade.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 12:25 PM 1 comments
I'm a pacifist, but I really need one of these!
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:38 AM 5 comments
Friday, June 19, 2009
OMG!!! The Return of the Naugies!!!
Do you know what's beautiful about the internet?
The absolute randomness.
If you've read my blog for very long, you know I'm slightly irrational at times. And deathly afraid of certain mythical creatures (gnomes!)
Today I was reading through my Google Reader and found this post on Found In Mom's Basement (a retro-fabulous blog of awesome vintage ads)
In case you're too lazy to click thru/in a hurry/more fascinated by my captivating words, this is what I saw.
That slightly frightening mythical creature is known as a Nauga (yes, as in Naugahyde) and is one of the most fabulous marketing ploys ever created.
I have been searching high and low for one of these and/or a picture of him. I, unfortunately, was google searching "Naughies" instead of "Naugas" and hadn't found one so I could explain to Handsome what they exactly were.
Don't you just want to give him a hug?
To be honest, my first encounter with a Nauga was at my grandparents' house when I was a wee lass. He scared the bejesus out of me until my father made up some total bullshit about them really being very good creatures that generally run in packs like wild dogs and help keep monsters out from under the bed.
(I was like 5 or 6, I had an irrational fear at the time, ok? It's not something I like to talk about and to this day I can't sleep without my feet being covered up).
Yes, my father was the most incredible story teller ever. Either that or I was exceedingly gullible. Both of which are true.
I was still slightly skeptical/afraid of this freakish thing that wasn't like any of my other cute stuffed animals, but Grandma allowed me to bring him home and I put him under my bed.
You know what?
He was very good at keeping monsters out from under the bed.
I kept that little sucker under my bed until I moved out for college.
And then, just as fate brought Naugie into my life, it cruelly swept him away.
My mom gave him to Goodwill.
I was a little upset by this, but time heals all wounds and I'm still on the lookout for one of these treasures (Now that I know it's NaugA and not NaugIE, I'm in business.)
If I could read JAPANESE, I could purchase one here...check out the Nauga-fabulous gallery of adoptables.
Sell!Sell! has a fabulous post about the history of the Nauga and some kick ass vintage goodies. You MUST check it out.
Side note of stupidity if you read the post:
*FOOTNOTE: The Nauga was nearly canned before it got chance to run, but was saved by research - albeit some very on-the-hoof research. The Federal Trade Commission in the US claimed the Nauga might be mistaken for a real-life species, and as such could be deemed deceptive advertising. To prove this was silliness, Lois and staff from his agency went down to Fifth Avenue in New York with the Nuaga advertising and asked passers-by "Is this a real animal?". Not surprisingly, the results showed that good old Joe Public had more sense than he/she was being credit for by the Commission, and the Nauga got to live.
Here is an alternative history of the Naugas complete with conspiracy theory goodness...And I am a sucker for that kind of thing...
Currently, in my office at work I have a green naugahyde chair that is just 70's FABULOUS. It was already in my office when I started working at my current job and it's a vital piece of my work success. Everybody likes to sit in the lap of the Big Green Naugie. Who wouldn't right? Especially on a hot, sweaty summer day!
Have a great weekend and if you find a VINTAGE Nauga, let me know. (The new ones aren't very authentic...)
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 11:27 AM 5 comments
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Typewriters I would love to use...
I collect antique typewriters (anything pre WWII). I even blogged about my love for them.
But I saw this on Mental Floss today and I am now positively green with envy. I would love to see these typewriters used by famous writers.
I long to keystroke their Royals, Remingtons and Olympias...
I have the Remington model that George Orwell and Agatha Christie used...Beautiful light-weight and fabulous!
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 12:52 PM 1 comments
Monday, June 15, 2009
Emotional, Heartbreaking...I miss you...
Last Saturday, Darling, Handsome and I made our way to St. Louis to walk in the Komen Race for the Cure...I dedicate this to Aunt Angel....
I'm inspired to walk in KC's Komen Walk in August, but since Angel lived in St. Louis and it was her wish...we walked there first.
I got VERY emotional as we got to the finish line. I wasn't expecting that, but, well...it happened. A year and a half really isn't that long when you've lost someone you loved....
Before the Walk....
64,000 people who have been affected by breast cancer is pretty amazing...
We got very emotional towards the finish line. Remembering...Aunt Angel did the the STL Komen Walk every year....Her last was in a wheelchair...
PLEASE, God, let us discover a cure...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 11:58 PM 3 comments
Friday, June 12, 2009
Pettiness, Party of One
I want to warn you, Constant Reader, that I fully acknowledge this is a completely petty, and somewhat bitchy post. Read at your own discretion...
Handsome and I have a friend couple that we see on occasion. Mostly at shows and parties and the like, but we have gone out on a few joint couple excursions (usually when I have extra tickets to stuff.) We're not BFF's, more like Party Pals (when we see you, it's cool, if not, meh, not important.) but still, you know, friendly-ish. We both have only one daughter (theirs is a year or so younger than Darling.)
About a month ago, I let Handsome's siblings use our lawn for a garage sale. I decided it was probably time to let go of some of her baby clothes and other assorted unneeded baby paraphernalia. It was also kind of a test for me of whether or not I was ready to have another baby or if we're done. This has been a huge issue for us in the last 6 months or so and I still don't know which way we're going to go.
Needless to say, sorting through baby stuff/sweet memories, made me all weepy and nostalgic (but still undecided). I posted "Moxie is sorting through Darling's baby clothes for tomorrow's garage sale and bawling like a baby" as my Facebook status. Needless to say, that was stupid and I got comment pounced by 6 different people wondering if I was done having kids.
Wife of Friend Couple (WoFC) actually sent me a message wondering if we were done and said that they were struggling with the decision as well. She asked for my insight on why I made whatever choice I had in regards to the future of our family.
I promptly sent her back a big long reply of "We're not sure yet" and spelled out all the issues we were struggling with in the decision. At the end I wished her the best of luck and asked her what she thought and did my response help?
I waited for her reply.
And waited.
Earlier this week I was cleaning up some stuff I could delete in my Facebook inbox and found the message. I thought it was weird she never replied to me and wondered if she even got it. Facebook has been kind of messed up lately and apparently I haven't received at least 2 messages (that I know of) that people have sent me. I worried she thought I was rude and didn't answer her, so a few days ago I sent her a message and asked if she had gotten my first one. (I know that was silly, but that's just how I am)
I still haven't gotten a response and, ya know, I'm getting rather irritated.
We opened an emotional Mama door by her asking such a personal question, which I answered fully and truthfully. You shouldn't just ignore someone's emotional gut spilling.
You shouldn't ask a question without acknowledging the answer.
There was nothing in the email that could be considered offensive to her, and it's just common courtesy to answer back or at least say "Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insight".
I'm being completely irrational and petty, but good manners never go out of style.
I feel like she's purposely ignoring my second email and that just irritates me further. What's worse is she's the type that would get REALLY pissed off if I had done the same to her and she would make a bigger issue out of it. Beyond this little rant, I'll be fine.
Why am I even sharing this petty, irksome, stupid little irritation with you?
I have no idea.
But it feels lovely to rant...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 11:50 AM 9 comments
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Ice Cream that doesn't melt? I'm suspicious.
I am a huge fan of Cold Stone Creamery (but I'll take some good ol' Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard any ol' day)but I'm a bit leery of their latest product coming out next month.
Ice cream that doesn't melt at room temperature....kind of reminds me of that crappy styrofoam "Astronaut" ice cream you can buy in museum gift shops...
Combining the awesomeness of Cold Stone and the awesomeness of Jell-O Pudding (Is there anything Bill Cosby CAN'T do?!) seems pretty good, but really?
The new product, which is co-branded with the Kraft Jell-O brand name, is a product that is ice cream at cold temperatures, but Jell-O pudding-like at room temperature.
The chain is introducing four flavors that the company says have a texture like mousse. They will be offered at all locations nationwide in July: all stores will offer butterscotch and chocolate versions, while vanilla and banana pudding flavors will be optional.
I'm intrigued...
Even more intriguing are these recipes from Cold Stone for delicious summer treats such as Puddin' Pops, Puddin' Cookie Sandwiches and Butterscotch Trifle in a Cup.
Only problem if you don't live near a Cold Stone? They of course require the ice cream to make them....
This might need an independednt Moxie field test and product review when it comes out. (Or maybe I just want some ice cream...)
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 3:31 PM 3 comments
Friday, June 5, 2009
RetroGag: The Diet Edition
Everyone's on a diet, right? Diet food sucks, for the most part, right? You accept this if you have to shave a few jiggly rolls of fat.
I maintain that your food shouldn't scare you.
I found these fascinating Weight Watcher's Recipe cards from 1974. They had it hard in the old days...Click through and see the complete collection...
Fluffy Mackerel Puddding
Uh huh. You heard me right. FLUFFY mackerel...mmmmm
Orange Salad
I'd like to think of something wittier than "What the hell's in that bowl-- bong water?!" but it seems to appropriate.
Liver Masque
I don't know what the hell "masque" means in culinary terms, but jello shouldn't be gray and resemble brains.
Spaghetti Jello
"Alright, kids, Mommy hasn't gone shopping yet, let's see what we've got for dinner...We've got clear gellatin, hard boiled eggs, tomato soup and some vinegar...Let's make a super delicious mold!"
(I'm barfing right now, but thanks, RetroFood.com for this one...)
Happy weekend! Remember, don't try these at home!
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 3:09 PM 5 comments
Making the Grown Up Choice for the Weekend
Since I work every other weekend, my precious free time is well, extra-precious...
What I would like to do this weekend (in no particular order):
~ Hang out with some of my friends and FINALLY go see The Elders play live
~ Hang out with some of my gay friends and support them in their Gay Pride Festivities
~ Hang out with my Handsome and Darling and set up the 4ft x 10ft pool in the backyard. Bask in the freezing water and splash. Convince Darling it's ok to put her face in the water.
~ Splay out on the couch with some Waldo Pizza, a few beers, my Hubby, Daughter and cats. Watch a commercially-interrupted, edited-for-tv movie.
~ Hang out with my BFF for a Girls Night Sleepover. We do this from time to time and other than a funeral, I haven't gotten to hang out with her in 2 months. Eat, drink, stay up late talking . . . sleep late.
What I shall be doing:
~ Hanging out with my BFF, helping her prepare for her garage sale tomorrow morning until the wee hours of the morning, and then get up before 7 to help her be ready for the hordes that descend upon the Lakewood Garage Sale every year.
At least I get to hang out with BFF. I adore her beyond belief and am excited to get to spend some time with just her, but still...this is supposed to be my work-free weekend.
I'm such a damn whiner. I know this. I'll go and have a great time. I'm just work-zapped right now...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 9:36 AM 1 comments
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Things I promised myself I wouldn't blog about
I've been seriously neglectful of my hordes (2 or 3 of you) of adoring fans for the last couple of weeks. I'm not even sure why I haven't posted more, but I realized today that I needed to stop neglecting you.
I received a Facebook comment on my status (which was something about wanting to run away and join the circus) from one of my friends/acquaintances:
"I think you should be a writer. Your posts are hilarious. And I think they need better writers in the circus."
And the whole reason for having this super secret Moxie identity and super rocking blog is to vent my feelings without censorship/hurt feelings of those I love and respect.
But, you know, sometimes, Constant Reader, I just don't feel like talking about things that really bother me. But, as someone (and I can't think of who right now) said, "When the itch to write overcomes you nothing can cure it like the scratching of a pen" (or something similar to that).
So, here I am scratching. I have a big mouth/active mind/semi-fast typing fingers, so until it's out, it's still itchy. No more censoring myself about it.
Things that I'm not going to blog about:
1. How nervous I am about Darling starting her Kindergarten camp on the 15th. She's younger than all of the other kids in her class and even though she's razor sharp and she'll be fine, I still worry.
2. How much I wanted to cry the other night when Darling was saying her prayers at bedtime and stopped in the middle of asking God for a baby brother and looked over at me since I told her to stop asking me for one. (I don't know for sure if I can/want another.) I felt like a total piece of selfish shit.
3. How much I'd like, just for once, to receive a decent, meaningful compliment from my boss. As the chief marketing strategist and creative designer, it would be nice to know he acknowledges the fact that I'm trying so hard (and I think succeeding!) to do my part to keep the company afloat in this crazy economy. Something more than a mumble in recognition would be nice. I don't need it all the time, just occasionally. I'll even stop being hurt you ignored my birthday for the last 2 years.
4. How incredibly guilty I feel for needing just a little praise. I'm so thankful to have a job right now it isn't even funny. I really should not be complaining. I really do love my job.
5. How I'd like to have just a little time off to myself, sans-Handsome, sans-Darling, sans-anyotherpersonsproblems. A nice sunny room with a comfortable reading spot. Just for a day.
6. How angry I am at all the people in the world who are saying that because I'm pro-life (with addendums), I'm a horrible person and a right wing nut job. I'd really like to write a post about:
A. How Dr. Tiller was a human being. A father, husband, brother, son, friend to someone. Regardless of how much I disagree with the idea of some late term abortions, I'm still sad that a human being lost his life for absolutely no reason and that his family and friends have lost him.
B. How I am pro-life. Everyone is pro-life unless you're on a homicidal rampage. No one, especially Americans, want to be labeled anti-choice. Just like there are many stages of life, there are many facets to choice. I am very much FOR making good, well thought out choices. I'm irritated to be labeled as anti-choice.
C. The guy who killed Dr. Tiller was a crazy lunatic. To say he represents the pro-life movement in any way is like saying David Koresh is representative of all Christianity, Osama bin Laden is representative of all Muslims or that James Earl Ray was representative of all white people. Stupid.
D. I don't understand protesting outside abortion clinics. They are performing legal services inside the clinic. No American citizen should feel intimidated to go to work/or have a legal health procedure performed. If you don't like the fact abortions occur, take your show on the road to your state capital/Washington and protest somewhere where it might make a difference. Work for legislative change, instead of expressing meaningless symbolic anger. At the same time, you need to be realistic enough to accept that abortion will never be outlawed again.
7. How absolutely asinine I think it is that The Kansas City Star won't print the marriage/civil union announcements of gay couples in their Weddings section. Ridiculous. Wake up and join the 21st century. Just as I accept that Roe vs. Wade will never be overturned, anti-gay marriage people need to just accept that gay people can make life long commitments to one another and should have the legal rights that all other American couples have.
I think for now that's all the "I'm not going to blog about this" stuff I have for now.....
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 1:24 PM 10 comments


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After an eight year fight, Google has secured the domain gmail.de.
German entrepreneur Daniel Giersch has used the domain for years. In 2006 the search giant offered Giersch € 250,000 for the domain, but he did not accept.
The matter went to court and a decision by Deutsches Patent und Markenamnt decided the domain belonged in Google's hands and ordered a transfer from G-mail GmbH of Berlin to Google Inc of Mountain View.
Google isn't operating the domain yet and has not announced its intentions. Nor have any details of a possible settlement been made public.
But Giersch has moved. His service now operates at and under the name of Quabb at quabb.com. ®


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"Meditation" covers a variety of practices that designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy, and develop compassion. Benefits of meditation include calming and clarity of the mind, and decreased anxiety, stress, anger, fear, jealousy, and destructive thoughts. Over time, meditation can help us to better relate with others and become more empathetic in all situations.
Come and have a cup of tea to learn more, then try it for a few weeks and decide for yourself.
Led by Brian Findlay, a Pepperell resident who wants to share what meditation has provided to him.


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A new era in Hope men's basketball is being launched this season which for the first time in four decades is under the leadership of a new coach. However, new coach Matt Neil is hardly a newcomer to the program. A standout Hope player in the early 1980s and a member of the Hope coaching staff since 1985, Neil succeeds Glenn Van Wieren who retired after the 2009-10 season.
A new era in Hope men's basketball is being launched this season which for the first time in four decades is under the leadership of a new coach. However, new coach Matt Neil is hardly a newcomer to the program. A standout Hope player in the early 1980s and a member of the Hope coaching staff since 1985, Neil succeeds Glenn Van Wieren who retired after the 2009-10 season.
The Flying Dutchmen are coming off back-to-back 21-8 campaigns in which they finished second in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and competed in the NCAA Division III tournament.
Coach Neil's first team of Flying Dutchmen evolves around players who are very familiar with the program. There are no freshmen on the pre-season roster which is comprised of 11 returning letterwinners and four players who were on the 09-10 junior varsity team. The roster consists of five seniors, three juniors, and seven sophomores.
The Flying Dutchmen are included in two pre-season national polls of NCAA Division III teams. They are ranked 14th in the DIII News poll and 17th in the D3Hoops.com poll.
Tri-captains of the team will be senior Will Bowser of Midland (H.H. Dow HS), senior Peter Bunn of Lansing (Lansing Christian HS), and junior David Krombeen of Grandville (Grandville HS).
The other seniors on the team are Adam Dickerson of Muskegon (Mona Shores HS), Ty Tanis of Jenison (Jenison HS) and Andy Venema of Hudsonville (Tri-Unity Christian HS). Other juniors are Nathaniel King of Sterling Heights (Henry Ford II HS) and Logan Neil of Holland (West Ottawa HS), Sophomores returning with varsity experience are Josh Holwerda of Gallup, N.M. (Rehoboth Christian HS), Jared Mysliwiec of Wyoming (Tri-Unity Christian HS), and Nate Snuggerud of Zeeland (Zeeland East HS). Sophomores moving to the varsity after a year of jayvee experience are Colton Overway of Holland (West Ottawa HS), Chris Ray of Fort Wayne, Ind. (Homestead HS), Billy Seiler of Chililicotte, Ill. (Illinois Valley Central HS), and Corey Williams of Traverse City (Traverse City St. Francis HS).
Peter Bunn is a two-time All-MIAA player who received first team honors a year ago and second team recognition as a sophomore. He led the team in scoring last season at 16.0 points per game and carried a 17.1 ppg average in league games. He was in the top ten among MIAA players in field goal shooting (52%) and free throw shooting (91%). Bunn has been included in a pre-season listing of players with All-America potential.
Will Bowser is a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter who has averaged in double figures as both a sophomore (11.7 ppg) and a junior (12.1 ppg). Ty Tanis is also a three-year letterwinner. A year ago David Krombeen ranked among the leaders in the MIAA in assists (3.8 pg) and steals (1.6 pg). Logan Neil, son of head coach Matt Neil, is a two-sport athlete who is the goalkeeper on the soccer team.
The 2010-11 schedule poses some unique challenges. The first five games will also be on the road, including a pair of tournaments. The home opener will be the Holland Sentinel Community Tournament (Dec. 10-11) which this year will be a salute to coach Glenn Van Wieren. Two more December tournaments will put the Flying Dutchmen in Florida and then back home for the traditional Russ DeVette Holiday Tournament (Dec. 29-30). The league season begins for the second year in-a-row with the traditional rivalry game against Calvin at home on Jan. 5. A quirk in league scheduling finds the Flying Dutchmen playing all their Wednesday game at home and their Saturday contest on the road.


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The Property Appraiser and Tax Collector offices are located in the Courthouse Annex building 1 block north of the new courthouse.
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