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Vegas Values Report for November 22, 2015
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Silverton: Black Friday, November 27: $5 Lunch Buffet with Silverton Rewards Club Card. Swipe at kiosk. 11 am to 3 pm.
Gold Coast/Orleans/Sam's Town/Suncoast: Apple Pie Giveaway, Wednesday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Earn 200 points for a FREE pie.
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November Video Podcast #1 – Gambling author and casino expert, Steve Bourie, takes a look at the new "Game of Thrones" video slot machine from Aristocrat Technologies which was introduced at the 2015 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. The game is based on the hit HBO TV show and is expected to be in casinos by early 2016. To watch this video, go to http://www.americancasinoguide.com/gambling-videos.html On that page you can also access more than 80 other video podcasts with various gambling experts and personalities.
Sam's Town: Donate your cell phone thru November 30. Each donation will receive a 2 for 1 Buffet. Proceeds from donated phones will be used to purchase calling cards for our troops. Cell Phones for Soldiers, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was created in 2004 by Brittany and Rebbie Bergquist of Norwell, MA. After reading a story about a soldier who ran up a huge phone bill calling home from Iraq, these 2 teenagers decided to help out. They started by opening an account with $21 of their own money. To date the program has collected more than 7.5 million cell phones and provided military personnel with more than 90 million minutes of pre-paid calling cards. The program's main revenue stream comes from the recycling of used cell phones. Currently there are more than 6,000 Cell Phones for Soldiers collection sites across the country. The program not only helps our military men and women but also keep toxic wastes out of landfills. Their goal is to provide every US soldier with a way to call home for free.
Fremont Street Experience: Once again, the famous neon lights of the Viva Vision canopy will be complemented with a touch of holiday spirit as Fremont Street Experience kicks off the holiday season with the annual Grand Menorah Lighting on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony: WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m.; WHERE: Fremont Street Experience at Fremont & 4th Street; MORE INFO: Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman will light the Grand Menorah. A ceremony will be led by Rabbi Shea Harlig, Director of Chabad of Southern Nevada to welcome the holiday known as the Festival of Lights. The Grand Menorah will be on display at Fremont Street during the Hanukkah Season. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.; WHERE: Fremont Street Experience at the 3rd Street Stage; MORE INFO: Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman will help Santa light Las Vegas' official Christmas tree. The 50-foot tree will be decked with festive decorations and shine brightly below the 12.5 million lights of the Viva Vision canopy. The official Las Vegas Christmas tree will be on display at the Fremont Street Experience through the Christmas holiday.
Cannery: Stocking Stuffer, Nov. 28. Members who earn 150 points receive choice of a pocket watch or a set of 2 designer flashlights.
Venetian/Palazzo: Rockhouse, inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian/The Palazzo, will offer shoppers a 10% discount the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday.) Those who bring in a Grand Canal Shoppes or other shopping receipt dated Nov. 27 will receive a 10 percent discount on food and beverage all day on Black Friday.
Suncoast: Swipe & Win, Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28. Everyone is an instant winner of a prize, up to 1 million points, cash, dining and more. See B Connected for details.
Eastside Cannery: Wednesday, November 25, Pie Giveaway. Members who earn 250 points receive a FREE pumpkin pie.
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Football Promotions
SLS: Umami Burger, Beer Garden & Sports Book Game-Day Specials, Thursday – Monday during all college and professional football games: —Bud Light pitchers for $8 and glasses for $2 —Bottomless Rolling Rock draught beer for $35 —Select shots for $5 —FREE $5 parlay bet from William Hill Sports Book with any burger purchase exclusively for Monday and Thursday night football games throughout the season.
Red Rock Resort: Mercadito Monday Night Football Madness – Grab $5 Margaritas, Micheladas or Misty Sleeves while indulging in the Happy Hour menu throughout the game. Vie for His and Hers prizes and enter to win the grand prize, the Ultimate Mercadito Tequila and Taco Playoff Party for you and 10 friends, at the end of the football season. 3 – 10 p.m. Mondays.
Luxor: Tacos & Tequila will celebrate football season with a tasty tailgate menu available for Thursday, Sunday and Monday games throughout the NFL season. T&T's football fare includes the Gridiron Platter, a selection of game time snacks including chicken wings, chorizo potato skins, jalapeño poppers and fiesta nachos, priced at $24. Drink specials include buckets of Coors Light beers, priced at $25, and buckets of 7-ounce Sol beers, priced at $18.
Silver Sevens: $20,000 FREE Weekly Pro Football Challenge. Players can choose their winning teams Tuesday-Sunday weekly. A-Play Platinum and A-Play Gold card members receive 2 free entries and A-Play Silver and A-Play Red card members receive 1 free entry. Weekly prizes include $500 freeplay, $250 freeplay, and free buffets.
Sam's Town: Sam's Town Live! will host viewing parties hosted by KOMP 92.3 on Mondays and Thursdays throughout football season. Watch the game on big-screen TV's where you can enjoy draft beers and walk away with great prizes. Admission is FREE for B Connected members and doors open one hour prior to kickoff.
Orleans: Monday Night Madness NFL FREE viewing parties at Brendan's Irish Pub. Doors open each Monday at 4 p.m. and drink specials include $15 buckets of beer, $3 Buds and $1.50 Vienna Beef hot dogs, plus great giveaways throughout the season.
Rampart Casino: Red Zone to Riches $50,000 Pro Football Kiosk Contest. Win your share of the $1,000 prize pool. Make your weekly picks at the kiosk starting September 1. The top 3 winners each week will share $1,000. Plus, if you pick more winners than the Race and Sports Director, you will share in the $2,000 weekly casino play prize pool. Your first pick is FREE. Earn 250 base points to receive a second pick. See the Resort Rewards Club for complete details.
Jerry's Nugget: Bettors making a minimum $10 bet on the big game or Night Racing will receive access to the Party Zone at the Sports Book. Receive privileged seating to watch the game, free drawing tickets to win cash and various prizes like UNLV Rebel tickets, gift cards, and other great gifts! Party Zone food and drinks include $1 hot dogs, pizza slices, and Michelob beers, and $2 Montejo beers. First quarter drawings consist of $25 cash and various prizes. At halftime, a $50 cash giveaway and more prizes will be given away, and finally $75 cash and even more prizes will be drawn after the Third Quarter. Every Monday, two lucky winners will win a Jerry's Nugget deluxe polo shirt. At the end of the month, those making a $20 bet on the Thursday and Monday games will be entered to win one of many grand prizes, which include beach cruiser bicycles, guitars, and other great prizes courtesy of Nevada Beverage. All winners must be present to win. Limit one cash prize and one gift item per guest.
Rampart: Offering a fun new twist on America's passion for football, Rampart Casino is offering a unique program for those guests who are just not football fans. Rampart is inviting all "football widows" – the significant others of avid football fans who are looking for their own entertainment – to participate in their new discount program. Every Sunday through January 3, 2016, football widows receive the following exclusive benefits: 30% off cabana rental during pool season, $88 Swedish massage or $30 experience pass at Spa Aquae, one free mimosa with the purchase of a Ceres Jazz Brunch, 20% discount at Rampart Buffet's Champagne Brunch, free bottle of sake with the purchase of an All-You-Can-Eat Sushi dinner in Shizen, one free beverage upsize at Starbucks and two free level 1 packs in the Bingo Room. To qualify, participants must have a valid Resort Rewards Card and register at the Resort Rewards Club. Each Sunday, program members simply swipe their card at the casino kiosk to receive their discounts for the day. For more information, visit the Rampart Casino Resort Rewards Club or www.rampartcasino.com.
Silverton: Second Chance Sports Wager Drawings. Dates: Thursday, Sunday & Monday Night NFL Games through December 28. Time: Halftime. Admission Cost: FREE. Event Info: Silverton Rewards Club members who place their non-winning sports wagers in the drawing drum located next to the Sports Book will receive one entry into the Second Chance Drawing. Drawings are held at halftime on Thursday, Sunday & Monday Night NFL Games where one winner at each drawing will win cash and a Town Square shopping spree. The prize includes $250 cash & $250 Town Square gift card. Participants must be Silverton Rewards Club members and clearly write their full name and Silverton Rewards Club number on the back of each sports wager dropped into the drawing drum. Sports wagers only with a $5 minimum bet. Must be 21 years of age or older.
Tropicana: Drink Specials: Buy-One, Get-One Craft Beer. Where: Biscayne Bar from 5-7pm (must show Trop Plus card). $4 Bud Light & Goose Island Ipa Drafts. Where: Tropicana Lounge during professional football games. $10 Pitchers Of Bud Light And Goose Island Ipa. Where: Tropicana Lounge during professional football games. $10 Shot & Beer Combo. Where: Tropicana Lounge during professional football games. $25 Buckets Of Mix-And-Match Bud, Bud Light & Michelob. Where: Tropicana Lounge during professional football games. Buy-One, Get-One Signature Cocktails. Where: Biscayne Bar from 5-7pm. (must show Trop Plus card). Buy-One, Get-One Wine By The Glass. Where: Biscayne Bar from 5-7pm (must show Trop Plus card).
Mirage: Football specials offered at Rhumbar at The Mirage Hotel & Casino. •Every Sunday, Monday and Thursday •$25 buckets of Coors Light •$30 buckets of Heineken •$10 "You Call It" shots where guests can choose their favorite mixer to add either Appleton rum, SKYY Citrus Vodka, Espolon tequila or Wild Turkey bourbon.
Gold Coast: Monday Night Madness. FREE football viewing parties inside the Showroom throughout the season. Doors open at 4 pm. $15.00 Bucket of Beers. $3.00 Budweiser & Bud Light. $1.50 Beef Hot Dogs. Official Jersey and Budweiser Giveaways each Monday.
Ongoing November Promotions
Vegas Values Updates: The American Casino Guide web site has a Las Vegas discussion board where you can read about any updates to each week's Vegas Values report. You can also post any questions or comments you have about any casino promotions.
FREE Alamo Discount Coupons – The American Casino Guide has its own booking page with Alamo that can save you up to 20% on your next car rental. Plus, there is a FREE upgrade coupon that can save you some additional money on top of the discounted rate. Just click on the blue link for more details.
FREE National Car Rental Discount Coupons – The American Casino Guide has its own booking page with National that can save you up to 20% on your next car rental. Plus, there are two other coupons that can save you additional money on top of the discounted rate. Just click on the blue link for more details.
Tuscany Casino: Reward Wednesdays in November. 200 points = one gift; max four per person. New gifts each week.
Station Casinos: $1.5 Million Double or Nothing Game Show and What's Behind the Door Cash Drawings. Spin to win in the $1.5 Million Double or Nothing Game Show every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 28 for the chance to earn free slot play, dining and Boarding Pass points. Guests must be a Boarding Pass card holder and earn five base Boarding Pass points every Friday and Saturday in order to play. Once ready, players may visit any Rewards Kiosk to spin the game show wheel in the game show where they may keep their winnings or take their chance at double or nothing. Guests may earn 10 free drawing entries every day from Nov. 2 through Nov. 28 for the chance to participate in the What's Behind the Door Cash Drawing at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 where they may win up to $10,000. Players may swipe their Boarding Pass card at the Rewards Kiosk for the free entries. Additional entries may be earned by playing guests' favorite games, and players may earn five times entries every Wednesday in November. Each property will have 10 drawing winners, plus the top two slot and top two video poker base point earners from each property will win an additional spot in the drawing where they will all have the chance to select a door on the drawing board to reveal their cash prize. Players must be present to win.
Arizona Charlie's Boulder & Decatur: Nov. 10-22: For every 2,500 base points earned guests will get a $25 shopping gift card. Available gift cards include Walmart, Target, Smiths and more. Visit the ace | PLAY Center for details.
South Point: To celebrate Thanksgiving, Club card holders who earn 200 same day points on Monday, Nov. 9 will receive a FREE Hamilton-Beach Electric Knife. Limited to one electric knife per club member while supplies last.
Silverton: Rewards Club members who earn 500 points each Thursday, Friday and Saturday will receive a kiosk swipe and a chance to win a 2015 Jeep Renegade, cash, free slot play, dining and more. Players can earn up to four swipes each participating date and the first player to collect and present all four Swipin' Safari Animal Tickets will win the grand prize of a 2015 Jeep Renegade.
Aliante Casino: Armada Kiosk Game, through Monday, Nov. 30. Guess the location of 12 ships on your personalized kiosk game board to win up to $5,000 in cash. Earn 150 reel points, 300 video poker points, or $10 rated average bet for one hour to receive additional shots up to three per day. A "hit" could result in free slot play, dining or resort credits, point grants and more, while a "miss" could award you drawing entries into Aliante Armada weekend drawings. The first person to sink the entire fleet will win $10,000 in cash, while others could win up to $1,000 in free slot play. Cruiser: 3 spaces = 4 ships; Destroyer: 2 spaces = 5 ships; Carrier: 5 spaces = 1 ship; and Battleship: 4 spaces = 2 ships.
Rampart Casino: Hosts its Take It or Risk It Turkey Pluck Drawings every Friday and Saturday in November at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Every 100 points in slot play or one hour with a $10 average bet on table games earns one entry, and guests can earn ten times entries Monday through Thursday. There will be seven winners selected at each qualifying drawing, who will have the option to take a guaranteed $500 cash or pluck the turkey to win up to $5,000 cash.
Hooters Hotel Casino: Current casino promotions include 10X points on designated reel and video reel machines every Wednesday and a free gift for all jackpots over $500, 24/7. Rewards Club+ players can also take advantage of some excellent special point offers. Prime rib dinners for only 500 points, any breakfast for 100 points, six packs of Budweiser products for 100 points or a Hooters logo t-shirt for 100 points are a few examples. Guests dining in the Hooters Restaurant receive a $5 table games match play coupon. 1,000 points will get you an upgrade to a suite Sunday through Thursday and 5,000 points for Friday and Saturday. National Finals Rodeo (NFR) plaza and gold buckle tickets are available complimentary to qualified players.
South Point: Through Monday, Nov. 30, South Point poker players can qualify to participate in the $145,000 Deepstack Hold'em Poker Tournament. Tournament semi-finals will be held Dec. 14 and 15 at 6 p.m. and the finals will take place on Saturday, Dec. 19 at noon. Poker players who earn 100 hours of "live play" will be entered into the tournament and given $10,000 in tournament chips. Players may purchase a $20 add-on to receive an additional $7,000 in chips. The top 25 finishers each night qualify for the finals. Tournament winners will receive $35,000 for first place, $15,000 for second place and $10,000 for third place. All players in the tournament that do not move to the final day will receive $100.
Station Casinos: Station Casinos and 95.5 The Bull are proud to once again give local children in need a brighter holiday season with the 12th Annual Toys For Tickets All-Star Jam on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Summerlin Ballroom inside Red Rock Resort. Locals who drop off a new, unwrapped toy (no gift cards allowed) to Findlay North Volkswagen or Findlay Honda Northwest, will receive a ticket to the 12th Annual Toys For Tickets All-Star Jam, which will feature performances by country music superstars Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Eric Paslay, Canaan Smith, Old Dominion, Cam and Mickey Guyton. After collecting more than 750 toys in 2014, Station Casinos and 95.5 The Bull are looking to exceed 1,200 toys at this year's event. All donated toys will benefit Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. Tickets for the 12th Annual Toys For Tickets All-Star Jam are available beginning Friday, October 23 (while supplies last) to anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy (minimum value of $15) to Findlay North Volkswagen at 7500 W. Azure Dr. or Findlay Honda Northwest at 7494 W. Azure Dr. One ticket per toy and there is a two-ticket maximum per person and the show will be general admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.
Aliante: To commemorate the three-year mark, Aliante will offer fans the chance to win a grand prize package that includes a two-night stay in a deluxe room and dinner for two by becoming a fan on Facebook. Fans may "like" Aliante's page and enter the sweepstakes now through Monday, Nov. 30. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Registration, rules and regulations may be found at http://www.Facebook.com/AlianteCasino Aliante will also offer casino-wide promotions, including t-shirt giveaways and the chance to win a new Land Rover.
D Las Vegas: New Club D members signing up can earn $5 free slot play for every 50 points they earn on their Club D card, up to $100 free slot play within their first three days of signing up. Players may redeem free slot play once daily
October Video Podcast #2 – A Look at eSports Betting on Games Such as League of Legends, Dota 2 and Starcraft 2. American Casino Guide Associate Editor, Matt Bourie, interviews Rahul Sood, CEO of Unikrn, a website which allows users to bet real money (or play money) on eSports matches for games like League of Legends, DOTA 2, Heroes of the Storm and Starcraft 2. To watch this video, go to http://www.americancasinoguide.com/gambling-videos.html On that page you can also access more than 80 other video podcasts with various gambling experts and personalities.
Caesars Entertainment: This is the 10th consecutive year for Caesars Entertainment Great Gift Wrap Up: a shopping extravaganza which any Total Rewards' cardholder who has played at any Total Rewards participating property from 5:00 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2015 through 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2015 is eligible to participate. Throughout the promotion period, all participants that play at any of the participating properties can earn bonus "Gift Points" on top of their Reward Credits. These Gift Points can then be redeemed in Las Vegas, for nice prizes during two separate week-long promotion shopping events in November and December. Participating properties include: Bally's Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Rincon (CA), Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino (AZ), Harrah's Casino Hotel Reno, Harrah's Laughlin, Harrah's Casino Hotel Lake Tahoe and The Cromwell. The event takes place Dec. 2 – 6, at the Palace Ballroom at Caesars Palace, noon – 8:00 p.m. You must be present to participate. For more information about 2015 The Great Gift Wrap Up, visit: https://www.greatgiftwrapup.com/greatgiftwrapup/rules.htm
Venetian/Palazzo: Returning November 21-29, The Grazie Gifts Extravaganza is one of the most popular perks of Grazie membership. Each year in November, you have the opportunity to redeem the Grazie Gifts Points you've earned for top-notch gifts from your favorite brands. Look for more info to be posted here: http://www.venetian.com/casino/events.html
Downtown Grand: Downtown Grand is offering each Canadian visitor the opportunity to purchase up to USD $500 per day in slot play for Canadian money at par. With today's average exchange rate CDN $500 is worth approximately to USD $375, so this equals a difference of $125 in free play. This promotion is open to all Canadian casino visitors who stay at the Downtown Grand now through December 31, 2015.
Rampart Casino: Resort Rewards players will have the chance to win bonus rewards while playing slots every Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. Random casino guests playing with their Resort Rewards card will get to play the Genie's Fortune game right at their machines. Participants get to play the game reveal a bonus prize for up to $300 free slot play.
Texas Station: FREE Bingo for Gold, Platinum, President & Chairman tier levels. $1,000 every session. Ten $100 games. Sundays: 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. and Mondays at 5:00 p.m.
Tuscany: Wednesdays: Slot Hot Seats. § 2pm to 7pm. § 5 winners each hour, 25 winners each day. § Randomly selected players spin prize wheel – win up to $50.
Plaza: Introduced the 777 Slot Tournaments for its Royal Rewards players club members and expanded its extensive casino floor with the addition of 30 vintage coin machines. The 777 Slot Tournament occurs every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The tournament awards $750 in free slot play among the top five scores of each day. Players can participate in all four sessions by redeeming 2,500 points or $10 per session. Additional details can be found online or at the Royal Rewards center at the Plaza. Players will also find the Plaza has expanded its slot offerings with the addition of 30 vintage coin machines that were relocated from the now closed Las Vegas Club. The added coin games include favorites like full pay Joker Poker, Deuces Wild and Catch the Heat. The additional slot offerings and new tournament are part of the Plaza's continued commitment to making casino improvements focused on bringing back the best odds downtown and making the Plaza "the place to be downtown." The Plaza's players club, Royal Rewards, is distinctly different from any other downtown casino loyalty program. Royal Rewards offers new members instant tier matching from any other Las Vegas players club. New members can also receive "$500 On Us", a rebate program on slots loss. Royal Rewards also rewards all players with the industry's fastest tier advancement and more free slot play than ever before. For details:
Red Rock & Green Valley Ranch: Rock Shot Bingo, an evening electronic bingo session with a party-like atmosphere, has expanded to Red Rock Resort. Using the taglines "Not Your Grandmother's Game" and "Bingo with Balls," Rock Shot Bingo puts a fresh twist on the classic game. With live music from DJ Shai Peri, dim lighting and guest emcees, including Vegas personality Bryan Chan, the special session offers players an energetic bingo experience. Guests can play for the chance to win up to $1,000 cash along with other prizes including pool passes, free poolside cabanas and free hotel rooms. In addition to cash and prizes, bingo winners along with any of their tablemates will get a shot of liquor upon winning a game. Each Rock Shot Bingo session features a special theme, such as rock 'n' roll, beer, pizza and more, with whacky board patterns. Rock Shot Bingo takes place at 9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at Green Valley Ranch Resort (upcoming session is Dec. 10), and the fourth Thursday of the month, with the exception of November and December, at Red Rock Resort (upcoming session is Dec. 17*). The session costs $25 and includes two complimentary drinks and 10 electronic games with a total of 30 cards per guest. Red Rock Resort also recently introduced Daubing After Dark, a new late-night electronic bingo session. The special session is held every Friday and Saturday at 11 p.m. with a chance for players to win up to $500. Daubing After Dark features a party-like atmosphere with pop music, dim lighting and free glow necklaces for players. The session costs $25 and includes 10 electronic games with a total of 30 cards per guest. Players may be allowed to purchase up to 150 additional cards. For additional rules and information, visit https://greenvalleyranch.sclv.com, https://redrock.sclv.com or either casino's bingo room.
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Dear Reader sh'yichyeh,
We are currently in the last few days of the month of Elul. It is the month that the "king is in the field" and we can approach and ask for whatever we want. It is at this point that we must always realize what our priorities are.
In 1939, there was a woman who wrote to the Frierdike Rebbe (who, at the time was living in Otvotzk Poland), requesting a Bracha that she should be able to pay off all her debts. The Frierdike Rebbe (Igros Kodesh Vol. 4 pg. 511) gave her his holy Bracha, but reminded her that for Yidden, everything stems from their spiritual state. In that letter he explains what her priorities should be (HaYom Yom 9 Nissan): "Jewish wealth is not houses and money. Jewish wealth, which is eternal, is the observance of Torah and mitzvos, and bringing children and grandchildren into the world who will observe the Torah and its mitzvos."
I would like to share a story that involved my grandfather, Rabbi Meir Avtzon a"h. After immigrating to the United States, he settled in Detroit, where he raised a family of fifteen children. My Zeide made Torah study, the development of the Jewish community, and the spreading of Torah his primary concerns. He worked hard at several jobs, but providing amply for his family and for the many tz'daka projects he undertook was always a challenge.
He and my Bubby, Rebbetzin Cheyenna a"h, bore the burden without complaint. Yet, as his children began to reach marriageable age, he began to feel some concern. At his next yechidus, he told the Rebbe that he and his wife had never worried about their own finances, but that he wanted to provide each of his children with at least a modest wedding and dowry. The Rebbe replied: "Material nadn (dowry) comes and goes; spiritual nadn stays forever. G‑d gave you the unique gift of being able to provide your children with a spiritual nadn. This is a genuine nadn. You can tell this to your prospective in-laws in my name when you sit down to discuss the wedding details."
This reminds me of a letter that the Frierdike Rebbe wrote (Igros Kodesh vol. 10 pg. 115) to the famed Mashpia of Montreal, Rabbi Volf Greenglass. Born in Lodz, Poland, in 1917, R' Greenglass grew up in the home of his parents, Avraham and Chava Greenglass, followers of the Alexander chassidic dynasty. When he was twenty years old, R' Greenglass travelled to Otvotzk and enrolled in the Lubavitch yeshiva there. Attracted to the scholasticism and prayerful devotion that were a hallmark of the school, R' Greenglass earned a reputation as a bright student who, nevertheless, exhibited a streak of free-spiritedness.
In little time, Otvotzk—a vacation spot for many Jews from Warsaw—became a war zone, a target of the Germans' early bombing campaigns. Following instructions from the Frierdike Rebbe, R' Greenglass headed to Vilna in neighboring Lithuania, and enrolled in the Lubavitch yeshiva there.
When the war caught up with them, R' Greenglass and his peers were among the thousands of people who received transit visas from the selfless Japanese consul, Chiune Sugihara. They made their way by rail through Russia, stopping at the eastern port city of Vladivostok. From there they travelled by boat to Japan, and on to Shanghai, China. Nine of them, including R' Greenglass, eventually received visas to Canada.
He, and his friends, became the foundation of the Chassidishe K'hilla that is in Montreal today.
In those early years, the Frierdike Rebbe pushed them to meet with Yidden that had come from Chassidishe families, and maybe had strayed a little bit in the new country, and to talk with them and strengthen them in their Yiddishkait. In one of his letters, Rabbi Greenglass wrote to the Frierdike Rebbe about three brothers he had met. They were from the Chassidishe city of Chalapenitz and one of them had even studied by the Chassidishe Melamed Rabbi Yaakov Shimshon Kazshdan.
The Frierdike Rebbe was very pleased with this report and wrote him back a letter describing this special Chassid. One of the things that the Frierdike Rebbe remarks is that he heard that this Chassid would go around and "explain to the rich people how poor they are in the ways of Chassidus, and explain to the poor people how rich they were in the true - and eternal – richness."
There is a fascinating story told in the Gemara (Kalla 1:21) that brings out this point: One day Rabbi Akiva approached Rabbi Tarfon. Now, Rabbi Tarfon was from a very wealthy family, and he, himself, was a very wealthy man who owned many businesses and properties and gave much tz'daka. So, Rabbi Akiva asked Rabbi Tarfon if he would consider investing in the purchase of a city. Rabbi Tarfon knew that Rabbi Akiva was a very honest and virtuous man who always had Heaven in his thoughts. Rabbi Tarfon thought to himself that, if Rabbi Akiva was asking him to make an investment, this must surely be an investment for the sake of heaven. So Rabbi Tarfon said yes and immediately gave Rabbi Akiva four thousand golden coins and gave it no further thought.
Rabbi Akiva took the investment money and used the coins to support the poor students of the beis ha'midrash, the house of study, making sure that the poor students had money to pay for their schooling, buy food and clothing, and have a place to sleep. Sometime later Rabbi Tarfon met Rabbi Akiva walking along the road. Rabbi Tarfon remembered the investment and asked Rabbi Akiva "Last year, you came to me and asked if I would like to invest in the purchase of a city. How is the investment doing? Could I see where you invested the money for me?"
Rabbi Akiva smiled and said, "Of course I will show you your investment!" and he took Rabbi Tarfon to the beis ha'midrash, a study hall, where children were learning Torah, made possible through Rabbi Tarfon's investment. Rabbi Tarfon and Rabbi Akiva stood at the door listening as the children were reading and reciting T'hillim. When the children came to the pasuk that one should spread his money to the poor, and the reward will remain forever, Rabbi Akiva stretched out his hand toward the children and said, "This is the city that I purchased for you." Rabbi Tarfon stood there for a moment looking, then with a smile, he kissed Rabbi Akiva on his head and exclaimed to Rabbi Akiva, "You are my master in wisdom," and he gave Rabbi Akiva more money for charitable investments.
Dear Chassidim!
As we approach Rosh HaShana, there are many vital and important things that we ask Hashem for. We ask for health and wealth for ourselves, family members and friends. We ask for peace in the home, community and world. We ask to grow in our learning and Yiras Shamayim. These are all valid, and much needed, requests. Yet, we must not forget the main request: "Meloch Al HaOlam Kulo Bikvodecha! - Hashem's full glory and kingship should be revealed to the world!" with the coming of Moshiach!
We all know the famous HaYom Yom (25 Nissan): "Every individual is required to serve G‑d according to his nature and spiritual level. A person who can pierce pearls or polish gems, yet occupies himself with baking bread, is considered to have sinned, even though this too is a much needed task. The parallels to this in our Divine service are obvious."
The message is clear: We must remember that, "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." We must never forget that our main request, t'filla and demand is the Hisgalus of Moshiach. It is not just a request of Hashem; it comes with a New Years commitment on our part. We must add in our learning about, and teaching others about, Moshiach and Geula. When we do what is demanded from us, Hashem will take care of our needs.
In the words of the famous HaYom Yom (5 Tammuz): Once, in the course of a yechidus, the Alter Rebbe questioned one of his foremost and closest chassidim about his personal situation. The chassid lamented that he had lost all his possessions. The Alter Rebbe answered him: "You are needed — to illuminate your surroundings by studying Torah and by serving G‑d with your heart [in prayer]. As for your livelihood and the things that you need — this G‑d must give you. Do what you must and G‑d will do what He must."
L'chaim! K'siva Va'chasima Tova!
Rabbi Avtzon is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati and a well sought after speaker and lecturer. Recordings of his in-depth shiurim on Inyanei Geula u'Moshiach can be accessed at http://www.ylcrecording.com

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Parents in Canada now have the option of removing their children from classes where evolution or homosexuality may be brought up. The law requires parents to be notified in advance of "subject-matter that deals explicitly with religion, sexuality or sexual orientation".
Naturally, this law brings with it concerns over Canada's international image. America is embarrassed several times a year by the zany antics of our religious right, and some fear that Canada is opening itself up to America's caricature. Brian Mason, the New Democratic Party leader in Canada said, "All they've done is make Alberta look like Northumberland and sound like Arkansas."


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We think that Sunday gatherings are a big deal for followers of Jesus. We are also convinced that in order to really follow him well, Sundays are not enough. That's why we encourage every adult to join a group that is committed to growing and going deeper.
Here are some ideas for how you could take that next step and plug into the community here at Vriesland.
Community Groups
Community groups are smaller gatherings of 8-15 people that meet in homes, at restaurants, and in the church. Each group has a slightly different feel but all are committed to growing in community, studying the bible, praying together, and discovering how Jesus has called us to be his witnesses in this place. The time is typically relaxed and provides not only an avenue to connect to others in the church but also a great opportunity to grow in faith and life.
If you're interested in finding out more or would like to join a community group contact Pastor Kevin.
For Women
Vriesland Tables - This is a local expression of the nation IF:Tables that have sprung up in church communities around the country. These "tables" provide space for a handful of women to gather for an evening over some good food and take the next step (or first step!) in sharing life together.
Women's Book Club - If you're someone who loves to read, the only thing better than reading a great book is reading a great book with friends. The Women's Book Club meets on the 3rd Monday of every month in a different home for a time of conversation, community, and fun. Women of all ages are welcome. For more information contact Marge Petroelje at 616.688.5461.
For Men
Tuesday Morning Bible Study - Led by Pastor Blaine, we meet every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00am, in the Lobby of Vriesland. We're currently working our way through the Heidelberg Catechism, pausing along the way to follow plenty of rabbit trails!
Adult Classes
Israel/Palestine: Then and Now - Have you ever wanted to now more about the land of Israel/Palestine? Ever wondered about all the kings and prophets in ancient times - which battles was fought by whom and what king or judge ruled during which books of the Bible? Ever wondered about what is happening in the Holy Land today with walls being built and embassies being moved and terrorism and blood shed an ever present fear? If you desire to know more about the history and current conflict in a land that 3 faith traditions call holy, come join in the learning and conversations meeting Wednesday's from 6:45-7:45pm at Vriesland in the Chapel.
New Adult Sunday School Class -"Making Space In Your Life For God" starting January 20 - March 3 meeting in the Fellowship Room. Based on Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform US by Adele Ahleberg Calhoun. In A world filled with so many competing messages it can be hard to now how to turn it all off, to walk away, and spend time focusing on what truly matters. In Romans 12:1-2 Paul tells us not to conform to the pattern of the world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We will be discussing spiritual disciplines tested and proven to help shape our hearts minds, and live to follow Jesus.
Opportunities to Serve
Kids Hope - A faith-based ministry that pairs church members with an elementary student from a local school. Vriesland is partnered with Adams Elementary. Kids Hope volunteers meet with the same student for one hour a week throughout the school year to build a relationship, help with schoolwork, and just have fun. Check out the Kids Hope website or contact Gayle at firstname.lastname@example.com to find out more.
Host a Block Party - We would love to equip you to host a block party in your own neighborhood. We provide all the stuff and coach you through the process. You just need to be a host. This is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors and start building deeper relationships within your community. To find out more about what that might look like, check out our "block party how to."
Other things we're working on...
We think it's pretty important that everyone find a ministry or mission that they're passionate about. God has created each one of us in his image to join him in the work he's doing in the world. So we want to help you find that place where your passion and the brokenness of the world intersect and equip you for that work.
Here are just a few examples of opportunities for mission that Vriesland partners are passionate about and working on right now:
Steadfast Community Growers: Planning for the future use of soil of Vriesland to harvest vegetables along with mentoring to the youth in the area during the planting and harvest.
Justice and Mercy Community Group: If you have a heart for serving those in need and advocating for the marginalized of our community, we hope you'll join us!
Special needs ministry that seeks to partner "with" impacted families and not simply do ministry "to" them.
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Object Checklist - The Empire That Was Russia: The Prokudin-Gorskii Photographic Record Recreated (A Library of Congress Exhibition)
Now this is neat: the official Tzarist photographer took 3 photographs of his subjects with different filters over the lenses, allowing us to digitize and them, put them on different channels, and drop them into one photo... making color photographs from a time before color photographs.
The cool thing is: they look very human, unlike a lot of older photographs. They're really quite amazing. Take a gander!Posted by Ted Stevko at October 19, 2002 12:21 AM


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One of the best parts of aging in the 21st century is the explosive growth of enabling technology.*
When most people think of enabling technology, the first thing that comes to mind is a wheelchair.
It's not like that anymore.
My three part test for deciding wether a piece of enabling technology is useful for elders goes like this…
1) Does it help people do more for themselves?
2) Does it help people care for important relationships?
3) Does it seem like something anyone would or could use?
Writer Stephen C. Webster offers a reflection on the intersection of technology, aging and family.
Virginia Campbell, a 99-year-old resident of Mary's Woods Retirement Community in Lake Oswego, Oregon, recently got an iPad. She says it has changed her life because it enabled her to read and write again. Now, there's video.
This clip was especially moving to me because my grandmother, Pat Webster, who passed away in recent years, suffered from failing sight in her declining health.
It was her inability to read that hurt her most, being a lifelong news junkie who married an SMU law professor. Of course my family tired to set up some kind of digital solution, buying a desktop PC, special zoom-monitor and software to assist seniors with computer interactions. Sadly, she never could seem to master moving the mouse while the screen was zoomed in on a batch of text, causing untold frustration.
I'm a writer because of my grandmother. This video made me think, if only she'd been given an iPad, we could have been video chatting over coffee and The New York Times on the spur of the moment instead of only seeing each other every few months. It also made me want to buy an iPad for my surviving grandparents who have the same sort of apathy toward their Windows XP machine.
Apple has on its hands one of the greatest pieces of viral advertising ever. I predict this will be remembered in the same vein as their famous 1984 commercial that introduced Macintosh computers, except this time the company apparently has nothing to do with it.
Added bonuses for marketing of this variety: the video's amateur nature and simple premise make it far less intrusive and intellectually offensive than most advertising, and it's optional for the viewer. Those are the kind of hooks I can appreciate.
Compared to this Apple sensation, there's no better ad out today. Bravo!
Also I expect we might be able to get Kavan Peterson to put up a post on what makes this video work as a piece of viral media.
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FDC are proud to support the 2016 DA Global and Royal Hotel Camden CF Swim Macarthur in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Unit at the Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick & The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
To be held at the Wollondilly Leisure Centre on Saturday 20th February, the Annual Cystic Fibrosis Swimathon is a chance for the local community to come together. Swimmers are encouraged to swim as many laps as possible in the hope that together they will beat the 65km target (1,300 laps), to beat Cystic Fibrosis.
Over the last seven years this swim has raised over $500,000 to help find a cure for the disease and has brought family, friends and strangers together.
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Justin Trudeau, who will become Canada's 23rd prime minister after his Liberal Party routed Stephen Harper's Conservatives on Monday night, comes to power promising sweeping changes to the economy, foreign relations, and social policies.
Here's what to expect based on Trudeau's key campaign pledges.
1. Deficit spending
Trudeau broke with Canada's balanced-budget orthodoxy — and the Conservatives and NDP — by pledging to run $25 billion in deficits over three years to take advantage of low interest rates.
The borrowing will help underpin federal spending on public transportation over the next decade — a response to worsening congestion in Toronto, Vancouver and other cities.
"The fact is now is not the time to remove millions and billions of dollars from the Canadian economy," Trudeau said in August. "Now is the time to grow the economy, to invest in the middle class and those working hard to join it."
2. Taxes
In pursuit of middle-class votes, the Liberals promised to introduce a new Canada Child Benefit for parents that the party says will be worth $2,500 annually to a typical family of four.
The party will also tweak tax brackets, cutting the rate for middle-class incomes from 22 per cent to 20.5 per cent — which Trudeau said during the campaign would be his first piece of legislation as prime minister. To pay for it, he proposes to create a new 33 per cent bracket on earnings over $200,000 and to review credits that benefit those with high incomes.
3. International Relations
Trudeau said his priority if elected would be to improve Canada's relations with the U.S. "I look forward to speaking with President Obama if I win Canadians' trust on Monday to talk about the kind of challenges we're facing on our continent," he said on Oct. 17.
In September, Trudeau called for Canada to immediately accept 25,000 Syrian refugees. He did not offer concrete details for how this would be possible, but said it required "political will."
The Liberals are opposed to Canada's military mission in Iraq and Syria, and the party said it would favour training Iraqi troops instead.
They also say they will lift the visa requirement for Mexicans, which was imposed under the Conservatives in 2009, and have pledged to sign the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.
4. Defence and security
Trudeau voted in favour of the Conservatives' controversial anti-terrorism law, C-51. But the Liberals said they would amend parts of the legislation and give Canada's security agencies more oversight.
The Liberals said they would scrap the costly purchase of Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-35 fighter jets. The savings will be directed to the navy, which has been forced by accidents and aging hulls to retire some destroyers and supply ships.
5. Aboriginal issues
Trudeau pledged $2.6 billion in funding for First Nations education programs.
He also said a Liberal government would implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and launch an official inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women.
6. Environment
The Liberals said they will set national targets for emissions reduction — while leaving provinces the option of establishing carbon-pricing mechanisms. How the government assesses new projects, like mines and oil pipelines, will also be changed, with the Liberals promising to "restore robust oversight" and toughen environmental protections.
Trudeau has said he will consider supporting the construction of TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone XL pipeline, which would link the Alberta oilsands to Gulf Coast refineries, as well as the Energy East conduit to New Brunswick and the expansion of Kinder Morgan Inc.'s Trans Mountain line to Vancouver.
One pipeline he opposes is Enbridge Inc.'s Northern Gateway, which he says threatens the British Columbia coast.
7. Marijuana, gun control
One of Trudeau's more eye-catching election pledges was to "legalize, regulate and restrict access" to marijuana, following the example of U.S. states including Colorado and Washington.
The Liberals say doing so will free up police and the courts, and save Canadians from having criminal records for possession of small quantities of the drug — while providing a new source of tax revenue for the provinces and federal government.
They're also promising tweaks to toughen Canada's already relatively restrictive gun laws, like "enhanced background checks" for anyone who wants to buy a handgun.
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What is the working title of the book?
Gnostic Frequencies. Though for most of the time of its composition it was called "Doctrines of the Subtle Body," after a weird and wonderful little book by GRS Mead. Mead was Madame Blavatsky's secretary in the Theosophical Society though he was no slouch or flake, but a serious scholar of Greek who translated many of the key Hermetic texts of antiquity. It was Mead who invited Pound to give his talk on "Psychology and Troubadours" to the Society in 1915, which is where Pound first articulates his theory of the phantastikon, a concept which provides much of the underpinning for Gnostic Frequencies.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
The pleroma, naturally. But more specifically from a perverse desire to create my own religion. To inquire into what religion in a post-secular, post-metaphysical age could still mean or better still, say. Something that could answer to a need for a poetic liturgy, though I often think of the poems as emerging from and addressing the ruins of liturgy. Gnostic frequencies speak to the poem's way of knowing, of tuning in to the weak transmissions still emanating from theology's ghost.
What genre does your book fall under?
Poetry, liturgy, hermeticism, heresy, theurgy, ecstasy – in that order, more or less.
What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?
This is a silly but delicious question, because as Frank O'Hara once quipped, few poets are better than the movies – Hart Crane being one of them. Crane incidentally is one of the hidden tutelary deities of the book. The first part of Gnostic Frequencies follows an imaginary scholar of the Alexandrian library named Ariel and because she played Hypatia in a recent film I have a hard time seeing anyone else in the role but Rachel Weisz, though I think either Jean Arthur or Natascha McElhone would be equally dreamy, I mean, great. Ariel's correspondent and lover (it's not really clear if they are lovers but I think they are) is the 3rd Century Plotinian philosopher Iamblichus, who really ought to be played by Daniel Day-Lewis. Or Steve Buscemi. I have a hard time keeping those two apart. Part 2 features a who's who of poets from Yeats to HD to Duncan so they must all be played by themselves. Or Robert Downey Jr. Part 3 would either feature the seraphic ghosts of logos, chanting of what's passed, passing, and to come, or late Robert Mitchum. If he's unavailable then John Garfield from the final scenes of "Force of Evil."
What is the one sentence synopsis of your book?
As I write in the Afterword: "Gnostic Frequencies is a poetic essay that treats semiology as though it were a species of shamanism and shamanism as a branch of semiotics."
How long did it take you to write the first draft of the manuscript?
The first garbled transmissions occurred in the spring of 2004 and the final revisions made in 2012.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
A deep longing for a wild extravagance of the word. That, and the usual suspects: high modernism, hermeticism, Robert Duncan, HD, Erza Pound.
What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
Readers who crave clarity will go a-begging, but lovers of the mystery of logos will find welcome.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
Spuyten Duyvil is my publisher.
My tagged writers for next Wednesday are:
Norman Finkelstein (maybe), Joseph Donahue (who knows with that guy?) and Paul Eluard as he is channeled by Anna Karina in Alphaville.


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Even though George Washington decried political parties, envisioning the United States running just fine without any of them, parties had already begun to form as Washington left office. As political parties often form around charismatic leaders or a common idea or cause, it isn't surprising that two parties quickly formed around the ideals of Thomas Jefferson on the one hand, and the beliefs of Alexander Hamilton and John Adams on the other. Once a party begins, it needs some recognizable name and/or symbol to make identification easier. This has led to such symbols as donkeys, elephants and eagles, and such names as Democrats, Whigs, GOP, Greens, PRI, PAN, and ungainly mouthfuls like "Workers World Party" and "We The People, American People's Party." (You can see a longer listing of presidential hopefuls at Politics1. My favorite longshot candidates are running on the Socialist Workers Party ticket; even if they somehow got the necessary votes to become President and Vice-President, they could not legally hold office. Roger Calero is not an American citizen, and Arrin Hawkins is younger than the Constitutionally mandated age of 35 years. Talk about a double duh for them.)
Since political parties are inevitable (and sometimes hysterically funny), just how many do we really need? Let's look at several examples of party systems as they currently exist. In a parliamentary system, as found in most of Europe, it is easy for a small political party to gain a few seats. It is therefore extremely difficult for a single party to gather enough seats in parliament to have a majority and thus gain control of government. To attain this majority, a larger party will sometimes extend offers to smaller parties and form a coalition. You can see this in Israel as the Likud and Avoda parties form alliances with smaller religious and radical parties. Another example is nicely summarized here:
The classic historical example of this sort of multiparty system is France's Fourth Republic (1946 – 58). In the various elections no party ever came close to obtaining a majority in the National Assembly. Therefore, governments were always the result of coalitions of many parties. These governments would last only so long as they avoided important and contentious issues. When such issues arose (as eventually they must), they would tear the coalition apart and force the resignation of the government. The net result was a government that was incapable of addressing itself to the most pressing problems facing the society. In 1958 the French, under Charles de Gaulle, ratified the Fifth Republic, which provided for a cross between a presidential and a parliamentary system and gave the president a specified term of office and extensive powers.
So if you are of the opinion "that government is best which governs least," the parliamentary system is for you. As long as no single party gains enough control and coalitions are necessary, the government will be paralyzed, unable to make sweeping changes. Of course, such a country is also paralyzed when it comes to important problems that demand immediate action, such as war. Parliamentary coalitions, in addition to being slow to affect change, also award more influence to the smaller parties than their numbers would ordinarily allow. Since these small parties are necessary to form a coalition majority, they often engage in coalition blackmail, effectively threatening to pick up the political ball and go home; this tactic reduces the coalition below the majority numbers needed. And there seems to be no end of these parties. Check out Italy's kajillion political parties, for example.
It is possible to go to the other extreme and have only one controlling political party. This is normally the case in repressive governments like China, the Soviet Union, North Korea and Iraq under Saddam Hussein. In these countries, the act of voting is meaningless. Do you suppose Brezhnev or Saddam would have stepped down if the vote had ever gone against them? Fat chance of that!
But it is possible for a real democracy to have one controlling party. Our southern neighbor, Mexico, was led by just such a political party for almost 70 years. The Partido Revolucionario Institucional (Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI) controlled federal and local offices in its centralized, authoritarian party. While other political parties existed, they did not have anywhere near the numbers that PRI had. In an attempt to deter some of the re-election concerns which plague and distract American presidents at the end of their first terms, Mexico has decreed that its president may only be elected to a single six-year term. Unfortunately, this law has had unintended consequences; namely, since there is no way they can be re-elected, Mexican presidents have rarely concerned themselves with public accountability during their term of office. The PRI party bosses would select the next PRI president, who would inevitably be elected. (This political tradition only changed in 1999, when PRI held its first-ever presidential primary.) Since Mexico was controlled by a single party, corruption ran rampant. My Mexican friends complained that each president, at the end of his term, would loot the national treasury and flee to another country. Since he knew he would be followed by another PRI president and protected by PRI people in every level of government, he never feared being brought to justice for his actions.
The PRI stranglehold on political control started to fail in the 1980s, as the Partido Acción Nacional (National Action Party, or PAN) won its first state governorship. This was considered about as meaningful to Mexican politics as the Minnesota governorship of Jesse Ventura was to the USA, but it did indicate changes to come. In 1988, PRI managed to retain control of the presidency thanks to widely-claimed "voting irregularities" (read: voter fraud), but a year later it lost six state governorships. In 1997, PRI lost majority control of the lower house of the legislature, and the mayorship of Mexico City also slipped out of PRI control. Finally, in July 2000, the Alianza por Cambio (Alliance for Change) was successful in electing PAN candidate Vicente Fox Quesada to the presidency. This broke a cycle of PRI presidents unchallenged since 1929.
Thus far I have examined foreign governments, both those run by multiple parties and those controlled by a single party. In my next article I will discuss the American two-party system, its history and its benefits to society.


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Weight loss may be a desirable outcome when dieting or exercising, but when it occurs because your body is no longer absorbing nutrients sufficiently, you could be in for a world of hurt. As pointed out in the website of law firm Williams Kherkher, rapid weight loss can be dangerous to your health.
Weight loss is one of the side effects of using Benicar and other drugs that contain olmesartan because of a condition called sprue-like enteropathy. Benicar is primarily an antihypertension drug. The symptoms of this medical condition are very similar to celiac disease, in which the afflicted trigger an immunological response when they ingest gluten, a protein present in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. This response systematically damages the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and over time results in what is referred to as villous atrophy. At this point, the GI tract is so damaged that the body can no longer absorb food nutrients.
In sprue-like enteropathy, villous atrophy can still develop, but it is not triggered by the presence of gluten. This has been determined in studies of several patients who presented with celiac disease symptoms but were negative for the standard test for immunoglobulin A anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody or IgA-tTG. The link between Benicar and sprue-like enteropathy was initially suggested by researchers at the Mayo Clinic which had treated 22 patients between 2008 and 2010 who had the condition and were all taking Benicar. One patient had such severe GI damage that he was hospitalized for 100 days and must now use a feeding tube.
Sprue-like enteropathy develops over time and the risk rises sharply after the first year of using Benicar, but the studies did not find the same effect in patients using other drugs in the same class (sartans, also known as angiosten II receptor blockers) or other antihypertensive drug classes. This suggests that olmesartan is unique in producing this side effect. If the condition is diagnosed early enough, the damage can be minimized.


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Testicular Tumours
Seminoma may be found in association with other germ-cell elements, forming
mixed germ-cell tumours
Seminoma of the testis is composed of cells resembling spermatogenic tissue
Seminoma of the testis is the most common malignant testicular tumour,
accounting for about 50% of all malignant germ-cell tumours. It is most common
in those aged between 40 and 50 years, characteristically presenting with a
painless, progressive enlargement of one testis; bilateral involvement is rare.
Macroscopically the normal, pale brown testicular tissue is replaced by a
homogeneous creamy white tumour mass. In contrast to other types of germ-cell
tumour, there is no evidence of cyst formation or haemorrhage; necrosis occurs
only in the largest, neglected tumours.
The most common histological type of seminoma is termed classic seminoma.
Histologically these tumours are composed of sheets of regular, tightly packed
cells that have small, dark-staining central nuclei and clear cytoplasm. A
characteristic feature is the presence of fibrous septa, in which numerous
lymphocytes are found. Seminoma shows immunoreactivity for placental alkaline
phosphatase (PLAP).
Other histological variants of seminoma include anaplastic seminoma,} in which
the cells show marked pleomorphism and increased mitotic activity and
spermatocytic seminoma,} which is composed of larger than normal tumour cells
with central, round, dark-staining nuclei and abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm;
some small cells, which resemble spermatocytes, are also present. This variant
tends to occur in patients over the age of 50 years and has a better prognosis
than classic seminoma and anaplastic seminoma.
Seminomas with trophoblastic (human chorionic gonadotrophin-containing) giant
cells} are encountered in 10% of cases, but the biological relevance of the
trophoblastic tissue is uncertain. Such tumours may be associated with increased
blood levels of human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) secreted by trophoblast.
Seminoma may be found in association with other germ-cell elements, forming
mixed germ-cell tumours.
Non-seminomatous germ-cell tumours are classified according to their
histological pattern
In the WHO classification the termembryonal carcinoma is used to describe
tumours composed of undifferentiated germ cells, whereas the British system
classifies them as MTU. As noted earlier, there is not an exact parallel, as
definitions of the term 'teratoma' vary, particularly affecting the equivalence
of the term 'mixed tumour'.
Testicular tumours composed entirely of mature somatic elements behave in a
benign fashion
Testicular germ cell tumours composed of fully differentiated somatic tissues
are the least common of the teratoma variants. Usually seen in young children,
these are true teratomas (teratoma differentiated, mature teratoma), with
representatives of all three embryonic layers present; all tissues are well
differentiated and fully matured, so that a wide range (e.g. skin, hair,
cartilage, and bone) can be identified. These mature teratomas almost always
behave in a very benign way, but a thorough histological examination of each
tumour should be made in order to exclude the presence of undifferentiated
Germ-cell tumours containing undifferentiated elements are common as pure
tumours, or mixed with other elements
Some testicular germ-cell tumours contain sheets of immature cells in solid,
tubular or papillary patterns. When in a pure form these tumours are termed 'MTU'
(British) or 'embryonal carcinoma' (WHO). These tumours tend to occur in those
between the ages of 20 and 30 years.
Macroscopically these tumours tend to have a variegated appearance, with fleshy
and necrotic areas. Histologically, cells are pleomorphic and there are
typically many mitoses.
In other germ-cell tumours, undifferentiated elements are seen in association
with differentiated somatic elements. These would be considered mixed germ-cell
tumours in the WHO classification, but are MTI in the British system.
Macroscopically these lesions have both solid and cystic areas, as well as areas
of necrosis centred on the undifferentiated elements. Germ-cell tumours composed
predominantly of undifferentiated cells often also contain yolk-sac tumour or
trophoblastic tissue.
Yolk-sac tumour is a form of highly malignant germ-cell tumour and secretes
alpha fetoprotein
One of the extraembryonic elements that may develop in a germ-cell tumour is
differentiation to resemble embryonic yolk sac (also called 'endodermal sinus
tumour'). This may be present in a pure form, particularly in children in the
first 3 years of life, but is more often encountered as a component of a mixed
germ-cell tumour, most commonly mixed with undifferentiated cells.
Yolk-sac elements have characteristic histological appearances, forming solid,
papillary and microcystic patterns. This type of germ-cell tumour can also be
identified by immunohistochemical detection of alpha fetoprotein (AFP), which is
also secreted into the blood and can be detected as a tumour marker.
These tumours are highly malignant and spread rapidly. When trophoblastic or
yolk-sac elements are seen in association with other elements, they confer a
worse prognosis.
Trophoblastic germ-cell tumours are highly malignant and secrete HCG}.
Testicular germ-cell tumours that are composed of trophoblast (choriocarcinoma
in the WHO classification, malignant teratoma trophoblastic in the British
system) contain recognizable syncytiotrophoblast and cytotrophoblast, as would
be seen in placental tissue. Tumours may be entirely composed of trophoblastic
tissue, or trophoblast may be seen as part of a mixed germ-cell tumour. This
element can be identified by immunohistochemical detection of HCG, which may
also be detected in the blood as a tumour marker.
Although seminomas may contain trophoblastic giant cells, this does not make
them mixed tumours, and the biological significance of their presence is
Seminomas tend to spread to nodes, whereas non-seminomatous germ cell tumours
tend to spread via the bloodstream
Seminomatous tumours tend to spread to lymph nodes in the iliac and para-aortic
groups, bloodstream spread being a late feature. In contrast, non-seminomatous
germ-cell tumours tend to spread via the bloodstream at an early stage, and in
some tumours (particularly trophoblastic germ-cell tumours) there may be
widespread metastases before the patient becomes aware of any particular
testicular enlargement. Metastatic disease may be widespread, but the lung is a
particularly common site. Nodal spread also occurs.
Prognosis in germ-cell tumours is related to histological type, as well as to
tumour stage. The prognosis in testicular teratoma has improved greatly since
the use of cytotoxic chemotherapy. In general, germ-cell tumours containing
trophoblastic, yolk sac and undifferentiated elements have the worst prognosis.
Sex-cord and stromal tumours of the testis are less common than germ-cell
Tumours may be derived from the non-germ-cell components of the testis (the
interstitial Leydig cells and the Sertoli cells), but these are much less common
than germ-cell tumours and account for about 5% of all cases. The testis may
also be a site for development of primary lymphoma.
Leydig-cell tumours (also termed interstitial cell tumours) may occur at any age
from childhood to late adult life. In childhood, tumours may cause precocious
development of secondary sexual characteristics; in adults they often cause loss
of libido and gynaecomastia, reflecting secretion of either testosterone or
oestrogen, or both. Macroscopically, tumours appear circumscribed and are
yellow. They are composed of cells that resemble normal Leydig cells. Although
the majority of tumours are benign, tumours over 5 cm in diameter, and those
with mitoses, may behave in a malignant fashion.
Sertoli-cell tumours (also called 'androblastoma') may arise at all ages,
including infancy, but have a peak incidence in the fourth decade. Typically,
tumours are well circumscribed and are composed of cells resembling the normal
Sertoli cells of the tubules. Most lesions are benign, but tumours with many
mitoses may behave in a malignant fashion.
Primary lymphoma of the testis is mainly seen after the age of 50 years. Tumours
are generally high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
Spread of other tumours to the testis may be seen, particularly acute leukaemias.
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or liable for any diagnosis or action made by a user based on the content of
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Year 4's Big Outcome
For our Big Outcome, Year 4 transformed Beech Hall into a rocking concert venue as the children delivered a fantastic live performance of 9 songs that they recorded and prepared for over the past spring term.
Parent's packed out the hall as the children sang their hearts out to songs such as We Will Rock You, I'm Yours, All Star and How Far I'll Go, featuring a duet by our very own Connie and Alexandra!
During the intermission, parents were able to wander around and marvel at the displays that showed the progression of all our hard work, while buying cakes and refreshments. The second half featured hits such our home-made track, Wonderwall and Hey Ya! Finally, we auctioned a fantastic piece of memorabilia; a backed platinum record signed by all the children, that sold for £130! What a night!


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2007 Chrysler 300 Review and Pictures
2007 Chrysler 300 is a sedan that can be categorized as family sedan, luxury sports sedan, or luxury sedan. It has four doors and can seat five passengers.
Invoice: US$22,841-US$37,766
What is New in 2007 Chrysler 300?
New features on 2007 Chrysler 300 include longer wheelbase, automatic high beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, heated rear seats, and restyled 18-inch chrome-clad wheels.
2007 Chrysler 300 picture (front view)
2007 Chrysler 300 picture (side view)
2007 Chrysler 300 offers a sophisticated and different look with angular lines and excellent handling and riding dynamics.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Chrysler 300 is available in four trim levels of base 300, touring, 300C, and SRT8. Options include Bluetooth connectivity, xenon headlights, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and sunroof.
Powertrains and Performance
2007 Chrysler 300 has standard 190hp 2.7-liter V6 engine with 190 pound-feet of torque. Other engines include 3.5-liter V6, 5.7-liter Hemi V8, and 6.1-liter Hemi V8.
Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors of 2007 Chrysler 300 include increased legroom and cargo capacity of 15.6 cubic feet and elegant layout with clear gauges and controls. Although interiors are comparatively simple, they offer comfort and clarity.
Safety Features
Standard safety features include traction control, antilock brakes, stability control, and optional full-length side curtain air bags.
Driving Impressions
2007 Chrysler 300 offers good steering responses and requisite suspension controls to make your ride comfortable and smooth.
Many safety features and long wheelbase
Poor acceleration and poor visibility for short drivers


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We know celebrities like to let their hair down at the casino. Harry Styles enjoys a game of roulette, Bruce Willis likes craps and Pamela Anderson enjoys playing the slot machine branded in her honour. What about the celebs that don't actually get caught at the casino? What game does… Read more"Play Casino Tinder – Celebrity Edition"
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Controversial Australian rapper Iggy Azalea recently enjoyed a 12-hour blackjack bender at a Las Vegas casino and confesses to being a 'blackjack fanatic'. Azalea was in Sin City to perform with Britney Spears at the Billboard Music Awards and couldn't resist a run at the tables. "I just like to… Read more"Play Blackjack with Iggy Azalea!!! Here's Why…"
Keep the Casino Floor Safe – Gambling Magicians
Forget Harry Potter, we're talking real wizards here – or maybe even angels? – of the gambling kind. Have you ever wondered whether there's anyone out there who can really beat the bricks and mortar casinos? And beat them every time? Well we wondered the same thing so we've done… Read more"Keep the Casino Floor Safe – Gambling Magicians"
Dont Try this at Home! Casino Cheats and Villains
Casino games are risky, but everyone that plays them dreams of making a quick million bucks (or two) to set themselves up for life. Here are some rather dubious 'success' stories and the questionable ways they made their fortunes happen – though they're hardly reputable and don't happen to work… Read more"Dont Try this at Home! Casino Cheats and Villains"
Beat Blackjack and Roulette with these 10 Rules
You've got your free drink. You've bought $5,000 worth of chips and your complimentary suite has a great view of the strip (don't forget: you're only gambling $200). You've picked your table. It's time to play. Whatever game you choose, the cards, wheel, or dice can swing either way. These… Read more"Beat Blackjack and Roulette with these 10 Rules"
The Casino Classics You've Never Heard Of…
It's gambling Jim, but not as we know it… Scratch beneath the surface of some of the world's most famous casinos and you will discover a wealth of obscure, little known, games. We have all enjoyed an evening at the blackjack table or spent a night spinning the roulette wheel… Read more"The Casino Classics You've Never Heard Of…"
The Gambler – is Wahlberg dynamite or the ultimate buzzkill?
Once again, the movie industry has chosen to take a classic film and turn it into a contemporary remake. Following in the footsteps of Alfie, Annie, and The Amityville Horror, The Gambler is the latest iconic film to be given a modern makeover. Now you may think it's a fool's… Read more"The Gambler – is Wahlberg dynamite or the ultimate buzzkill?"
Sweets Named After Casino Games
Hungry? You will be… This week, we are getting our teeth stuck into the sugary world of sweets. What's the perfect chew to accompany a game of blackjack? What sweet should you take for a spin on the roulette table? What do you suck when you're playing a slot? We've… Read more"Sweets Named After Casino Games"
Gambling Facts or Gambling Fiction?
We all hear plenty of myths and legends around gambling. Tales of massive wins, outrageous bets, epic lucky streaks are always circulating, with details expanding or decreasing depending upon the teller – so we thought it was high time we got down to the nitty-gritty and separated fact from fiction…. Read more"Gambling Facts or Gambling Fiction?"


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Jeff Green
Born: Sep 06, 1962
Hometown: Owensboro, KY
Resides: Owensboro, KY
Primary Series: Nextel Cup
Career Victories
Jeff Green started racing in karts against his brothers David and Mark and is a former Nashville Speedway USA track champion. Like his older brother David, he had an unsuccessful sojourn in Winston Cup racing but his 2000 season more than made up for any disappointment. He finished 42nd twice, including the Daytona opener, due to accidents, but had no other finish worse than 14th.
Green absolutely steamrollered the competition in 2000 to win his first Busch Series championship in record setting fashion. He posted a series best six wins, seven poles, 25 top-five and 27 top-10 finishes, which broke the all-time series record for top-fives in a season. His margin of victory over ppc Racing teammate Jason Keller was the biggest championship point margin (616) in series history.
Green set up his championship season, which earned him the distinction, with older brother David Green, of becoming the first brother combination to win series titles; with a second place finish in the championship behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 1999, despite missing one race.
Green warmed up for the 2002 Winston Cup season with eight 2001 starts in Richard Childress Racing's No. 30 America Online Chevrolet.
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Escalating their hunt, U.N. weapons experts in Iraq used helicopters for the first time Tuesday to conduct an inspection, swooping down on a sprawling fertilizer plant near the Syrian border to search for evidence that the government has restarted efforts to develop chemical weapons.
The beginning of air transport for the U.N. team heightened the drama, speed and intrusiveness of the inspections, which have shifted into high gear as the experts face a Jan. 27 deadline to deliver a progress report to the Security Council.
U.N. officials hope the helicopters will allow inspectors to expand their reach and arrive at sites with little advance notice. Tuesday's trip, to the Qaim State Company for Phosphates, a vast complex of smokestacks, chemical tanks and industrial machinery set in a barren moonscape, took about two hours. When nuclear inspectors visited last month, they had to drive six hours from Baghdad.
Shaving travel time is crucial to increasing the element of surprise -- reducing chances that potentially incriminating evidence could be concealed, spirited away or destroyed, according to U.N. officials and analysts.
Inspectors visited a total of 10 sites Tuesday, including Al Bakr Air Base, 60 miles north of Baghdad; the Kubaisa Cement Factory, 120 miles west of the capital; and the Saddam Center for Cancer and Medical Genetics in Baghdad. Several sites related to missile production and testing were also visited.


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