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As the sun set over downtown Southington Tuesday night, a crowd of over 75 area residents lit their candles in memory of the 12 killed during a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo.
The participants stood silence outside the , a tribute to the many lives touched by the actions of a 24-year-old with semi-automatic weapons, as the only sounds in the air came from a few passing cars and a rendition of Sarah McLachlin's "Will You Remember Me."
It was the type of tribute that 22-year-old graduate Alex Vivian and Dawn Karlson, youth minister at the First Congregational Church, were hoping for as they hosted a Rally for Peace.
"Today, we are standing up and showing Colorado that they are not alone," Vivian said. "This is not just a tragedy for them. It's a tragedy for all of America."
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The Tuesday evening rally, organized by Vivian as a way of fighting back against violence and honor those affected by the Colorado tragedy, was just the first step in what he hopes will be an ongoing push to make America a safe place again.
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"It's one of those stories that just touches everyone's heart," said Niles, who also supports Vivian's quest to have semi-automatic weapons banned. "This could have happened anywhere in America."
Paul Vivian, Alex's father, said his son was in a showing of The Dark Knight Rises, when the shooting occurred. He said he hasn't been able to stop thinking about how one of the victims could have been his own son.
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Vivian also received support from Ellen Perkins-Simpson, a staff member at the Friendship Center in New Britain, who told stories of two Connecticut teenagers who were killed as a result of violence on the streets.
One felt he had nowhere to turn and became involved in gangs, dying in a violent shooting after trying to get out. The other had no gang affiliation at all, instead being shot and killed while walking through his neighborhood and getting caught in the crosshair of a gang war.
"I don't want to live in a world where our children can no longer even go see a movie safely. The violence needs to stop," Perkins-Simpson said.
Although the Rally for Peace is a first step, Vivian said he would make sure the effort doesn't end here.
"I need to stress, this isn't the end," Vivian said. "It's the beginning of a movement that won't end until we force change."
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The Phils lost to Minnesota 11-7 yesterday in a game where Vance Worley was pounded and Mayberry went 0-for-4 with a walk and struck out twice, dropping his spring average under .200.
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Wigginton went 0-for-3 and left four men on base, dropping his average to .216.
Orr was a defensive replacement at third in the game and went 1-for-2 with a double, upping his line to 319/365/468. I think you have to wonder if Orr might have an advantage over Luna in the quest for a roster spot if the Phils had to pick one of them because the Phils would feel more comfortable putting him at short in an emergency.
Podsednik and Pierre were both 0-for-1. 354/415/521 for Podsednik and 283/353/304 for Pierre. That might be a tough choice for reasons that have little to do with how they produce offensively on the field, but there's not much question about who has been better on the field this spring.
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Acts of kindness brighten the holidays for families with children as anonymous donors pay off layaway contracts across the country.
When a young woman walked up to the layaway counter at a Grand Rapids, Mich., Kmart store on Dec. 5 and asked to anonymously pay off three customers' layaway bills, she probably had no idea she would be starting a trend.
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- In Anaheim, Calif., someone who had seen the original story walked into a Kmart store and wanted to pay off $5,000 in layaway tabs, according to Gant Daily.
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"The beauty of this is that it's organic and coming from the customers and not from us," Salima Yala, the retailer's division vice president for layaway, told The Grand Rapids Press. "It's being driven by outside the company. It's just people to people."
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Le St. Tropez
- Address:
Dolores St.
between Ocean & 7th Avenue
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary FrenchPrice: $30 and under
Le St. Tropez
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.lesttropez.com/
- Phone: 8316248977x
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm
Monday - Sunday: from 4:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
- Executive Chef: Jean Hubert
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Please inquire by email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Private Party Facilities: ~We offer restaurant buy-outs for special events~
• up to 60 guests in the indoor Provençal dining room
• up to 30 guests in our heated garden courtyard the Jardin des Artistes
- Private Party Contact: Chef Jean Hubert 8316248977x
A word from Le St. Tropez
Le St. Tropez expresses the unique warmth that is the culture found along the French Riviera. Taste the exquisite flavors of the region's bountiful cuisine from a menu that celebrates the seasons.Continued
Experience the charm of Southern France in the distinctly Provençal dining room or alfresco, nestled among the fountain, flowers and hummingbirds of a hidden garden, the Jardin des Artistes. Enjoy convivial ambiance and gracious service by candlelight or by starlight…
Sip cocktails fireside, indoors or out
Heated garden dining + cozy blankets
Dog friendly + Doggy menu too!
Experience the charm of Southern France in the distinctly Provençal dining room or alfresco, nestled among the fountain, flowers and hummingbirds of a hidden garden, the Jardin des Artistes. Enjoy convivial ambiance and gracious service by candlelight or by starlight…
Sip cocktails fireside, indoors or out
Heated garden dining + cozy blankets
Dog friendly + Doggy menu too!
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
- Diners' Choice WinnerNeigborhood Gem
- Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Le St. Tropez - Best Restaurants in Carmel ›
Le St. Tropez reviews from OpenTable diners
62 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.1Service4.3
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (31)romantic (29)fit for foodies (29)great for outdoor dining (27)special occasion (22)great for lunch (15)great for brunch (9)notable wine list (8)late-night find (6)kid-friendly (5)good for groups (3)hot spot (1)scenic view (1)Show More
- Very Nice & Dog Friendlymagmic09Dined on 9/26/2014We really enjoyed our dinner here! Service was excellent! Food was really good! A good menu for dogs as well. All the food was well prepared.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulJessDined on 9/15/2014Loved it here. The food was great and the service was really good. I called and asked for an outside table and they were more then accommodating for us. We will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice eveningMsueDined on 9/6/2014All was okay...tasty food, nice fireplace, great cocktail.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- loved itOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/30/2014The food was fabulous and the service was great. If you love a great Bernaise sauce, the filet mignon with Berna is is the choice for you. We plan to go a lot in the future.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurantBillDined on 8/27/2014I love this restaurant. The food is delicious, the service attentive and the outdoor patio seating is outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DRD24VIPDined on 8/22/2014Good menu, fair prices, food cooked well. Recommend for couples or small groups.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome. Great food. Great patio.Claire1000Dined on 8/19/2014Awesome. Great food. Great patio. Loved the mushroom ravioli, excellent waiter and assistant. Beautiful patio. Music a little too loud but still awesome. Thanks.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Good French Bistroger3sfDined on 8/16/2014We like to return to this very good French restaurant on many weeekend visits to Carmel. This past weekend, we were glad to secure an 8pm dinner reservation during a busy Concours weekend. Prices are reasonable for Carmel and the choices are varied (incl. pizza for the kids). Service is fine and not rushed. After dinner, we happen to walk outside in the alley next to the restaurant. Discovered they have an outdoor space, perfect for a warm evening.Special Features:
- Le St. TropezOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/14/2014This has become our new "go to" spot for al fresco dining. They have a great patio out back with umbrellas, heaters, a fire pit and everything you would need for staying comfortable outdoors....including dog bowls for water if you bring your pooch! And the food just happens to be terrific too! I have had their Caesar salad with chicken many times and it is a delight.....done in a very original style with the romaine standing up with just a nice drizzle of very good dressing & a fresh anchovy and I don't usually even light anchovies! My husband raved about the French Onion Soup and the seafood pasta. My friend loves the shoestring potatoes....a very thin and delicate served French fries! All in all, a great place!!!Special Features:
- Good Food / Nice ambianceMobedogDined on 8/7/2014When visiting Carmel, this was our second time to St Tropes Restaurant. It was every bit as good as the first. Would highly recommend for out of towners looking for a great place to dine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved itSjmgrbwDined on 8/5/2014I highly recommend dinning at St. Tropez. The food is excellent and atmosphere is friendly and inviting. All this is due to the couple who own and operate the restrurant. They are involved in every aspect of making it a memorable dinning experience.Special Features:
- amazingdownthecoastVIPDined on 8/2/2014went for an enjoyable dinner with my friends. Everybody enjoyed their food and was amazed by the delicious selection and the great french ambiance. Five star service and a great affordable selection of high class wines completed our fabulous experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice ambience and gluten freeTimBDined on 8/2/2014Food was great. Gluten free bread basket was a disappointment Nice but very little lost in big basket. Food was fantastic and great ambienceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- superbpunditsDined on 7/25/2014Absolutely outstanding food. Perfect steak frites, sublime St. Jacques and onion soup gratinee. Very fresh Caesar. Wine list limited. Noisy. Pleasant but not attentive service. Strongly recommend this unpretentious restaurant....superb, authentic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Le st tropez disappointsLovetoeatDined on 7/24/2014First time at this venue. Got a nice quiet booth. Attentive service. Excellent grilled swordfish. Scallops were frozen and without much flavor. Pasta was not cooked enough. Drinks and wine were good but EXPENSIVE. $157 for two plus tip. Buyer beware.Special Features:
- BeautifulRetiredGourmetVIPDined on 7/20/2014We were seated in the beautifully appointed patio, with our Cavalier St. Charles puppy lounging under the table. The service was attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic; everything the four of us ordered was delicious.Special Features:
- lovetodinelovetodineDined on 7/19/2014food was good, the water melon salad a gem in its self, staff were friendly and helpful . can't wait to go back and they do a " byob"Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SuetlinVIPDined on 7/19/2014My plate was a little dirty. Food was so so, nothing to brag about. price is ok so it's not a big loss.....
- Wonderful experienceReenieDined on 7/18/2014The restaurant was very attractive. Our food was delicious and the ambience great. We dined in the dining room but would enjoy the outdoor dining area next time. Our waiter was very kind and gave us a tour of the restaurant when we were departing. Will definitely recommend and return.Special Features:
- We'll returnwoodarchDined on 7/12/2014We had a excellent dining experience. Staff was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Food was delicious and nice presentations. My wife has food sensitivities and they were very accomodating. We will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 7/11/2014Food was average for the high entree costs. Restaurant was very warm inside despite being 60 degrees outside.
- Personal attentionsbocarmelDined on 7/6/2014Classic French with a fresh approach. Beautiful outdoor patio is their new addition and one of best in Carmel. Staff is attentive and relaxed, food is really good, Great for locals and visitors.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SBKingVIPDined on 7/6/2014Visited for lunch on a holiday weekend. Great service from arrival through departure. Welcomed by name by the hostess. A small establishment with a pleasant décor. Waiter described the specials without aid of a script. The Nicoise salad on special was very tasty. Interesting variation on the Nicoise was the use of house made chips from two types of fingerling potatoes. Interesting wine list - a few selections from sparkling, white and red by the glass or bottle, with an emphasis on French wines. Most items on the wine list are reasonably priced. Our wine selection was available, just a different vintage than printed on the menu. Overall, this place is a hit!Special Features:
- Patio for PupsTheMacsDined on 7/5/2014We made reservations on OpenTable because the restaurant advertised being dog friendly. We arrived at our reservation time, but the table reserved for us, although quaint, wasn't the best for our 40 LB pup. (Couldn't note dog on O.T.) The hostess advised the patio was for non-service dogs, so we asked if the patio had any available seating. The hostess took us out and we found a table next to the fire pit. We dined comfortably next to the fire pit and used blankets provided. The Hawaiian pizza was delish! The crab cake was nice...and the plate served to our dog had him licking the plate-oh, he's a dog, of course he licked the plate! Opportunity for improvement--ensure the patio cushions are clean after guests leave and a table is serviced.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- it wasn't badPamelaDined on 7/4/2014The food was really good, but not five stars. I had the duck, which was really good, but the reduction needed to be reduced more. The martini I ordered was good, but so strong that I could barely drink it. the latte seemed like brewed coffee, not espresso with steamed milk. Service was fine but nothing special.
- Yummy soufleOpenTable Diner Since 2003Dined on 7/1/2014The service was exceptional. The grand mariner souffle and the onion soup are the main attractionsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Order the Souffle!OpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 6/28/2014This was our second trip to Le St. Tropez in Carmel. Great location on Dolores St., cute French decor and very good food. Our favorite is the dessert - the Souffle is a must order!Special Features:
- Always reliableOpenTable Diner Since 2002VIPDined on 6/21/2014Consistently good food at this neighborhood gem. Jean and his wife, Mary, are always so welcoming and the meal such a pleasure.Special Features:
- Excellent food!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/14/2014This was my second visit to Le St. Tropez. Both of my experiences there have been excellent. The food has been consistently delicious and the service and ambience are very pleasant. I will visit this restaurant the next time I am in Carmel.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Gluten Friendly Kitchen!wrightlockDined on 6/11/2014They have the best GF friendly kitchen in the west, 98% of the menu is available GF. Went for our Anniversary dinner. Awesome service, food, and overall experience.Special Features:
- Enjoyable EveningKAK2VIPDined on 6/8/2014Enjoyable dinner. Excellent service, Very good food and service, and all expectations were met. The food was well done in a French manner. Presentation was excellent.Special Features:
- Great RestaurantAlexDined on 6/6/2014Le St. Tropez is one of the best restaurants in Carmel. The decor makes you feel like you are really in Provence. It also is one of the very few Carmel eateries that is not loud. You can actually hear each other!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- juliusdinerDined on 6/3/2014We had been to this restaurant a couple of times before for lunch and had liked it. We thought we would try it for dinner. Unfortunately, the food on that particular night did not meet our expectations. Could be our choice of the entree's, or perhaps the chef has changed.Special Features:
- The following 172 reviews are from the Le St. Tropez reviews archive.
- compliment to the chefSiliconVallyGuyVIPDined on 5/25/2014compliment to the chef; the food was excellent and well prepared. The dressing of the Scallop dish was very flavorful and tasty; the Tour of Eifel desert was also tasty and well presented.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- French food in CarmelGordonVIPDined on 5/18/2014The scallop dish was excellent. They had a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Unfortunately our dining experience was ruined by the imperious attitude of our waiter. He barely deigned to take our order and, while on the surface civil to us, he was seething with anger underneath. It was truly unpleasant to even be in contact with him. People like this should not be waiters or perhaps not be in any service job whatsoever.
- excellentMauiVisitorDined on 5/17/2014This was my second time at Le St. Tropez. The first time was for lunch and it was outstanding. Dinner was just as memorable, flavorful, and delicious. The outdoor seating area is a unique and great location. Also, order the soufflé for dessert!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fine gluten free diningButterflyKissesDined on 5/14/2014Dining out with a gluten allergy is usually tough. This place made it very easy! Mostly everything could me made gluten free and their menu was very clear. The staff was knowledgable. Everything sounded delicious, I wish we could have eaten more, but what we did eat was flavorful and fresh.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- gluten free findOpenTable Diner Since 2002Dined on 5/10/2014My whole family just found out we have a severe gluten sensitivity. So we switched to gluten free on Monday and my son wanted pizza badly. All the items on this menu, minus 6 or so, could be made gluten free or were gluten free. They even offered a gluten free bread basket! The dinner was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely be back!Special Features:
- Delicious food and wineOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 5/2/2014I had one of the best bottles of wine here and the food was so yummy. The balsamic pizza was sooo good!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely dinnerLOL4xdayDined on 5/1/2014Dined with my daughter and one year old granddaughter. Food was great. Would like to come again with husband and eat outside.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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We are sprucing things up around here the week of August 4th – 8th. We have been open for some time now and the studio needs a little TLC to keep it spiffy. We are taking some time, from the 4th – 8th of August to put some elbow grease into the space and sparkle it up for you all. We value our yogis and we want to take care of the space you use. Doors will reopen on August 9th with our regular summer schedule.
More news…. There will be another Yin Yoga and Massage workshop lead by Nikki with help from Elenna. Our last workshop sold out fast and was an amazing experience for all those who participated. Join us on August 24th from 4:30-6:30 for an experience like no other. Your investment is just $30, money well spent! Register now at the front desk or call in to sign up today, 780-757-9642.


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DEER PARK, Wash. -- Authorities said an 8-year-old boy found a loaded gun Thursday near the scene of a deadly shooting that occurred Jan. 3 in Deer Park.
Major Crimes is looking into whether the weapon was involved in the shooting on Pine Crest Manor at East D Street.
READ MORE: Suspect in custody for fatal Deer Park shooting
"I'm hoping it is because I'd rather have a gun connected to that than just a random gun show up that the children are picking up," said neighbor Hazel McGillivray. "It could have easily been a tragedy because the gun was loaded and cocked."
The boy was waiting for his school bus when he found the gun underneath some leaves and a piece of wood.
"Our neighbor looked at it and said 'it's cocked, I'm going to pick it up, uncock it and secure it,' and I said okay and held the bag and put the gun in the bag and called crime check," said McGillivray.
McGillivray moved from the Seattle area 3 years ago with her husband and two young children to get away from the crime in the Puget Sound area.
"This is a wonderful neighborhood and all the neighbors pretty band together and watch out for each other," said McGillivray.
But lately her quiet Deer Park neighborhood has seen its fair share of crime.
McgillIvray said the man arrested in the murder Jan. 3, 61-year-old Richard Klepacki, had been a neighborhood nightmare and often made threats to hers and other families. She said he was arrested once after going up and down the street shouting at people yelling at neighbors to come out and fight with him.
McGillivray says since Klepacki has been in custody the neighborhood has much more quiet. She said, however, she wishes authorities would keep the neighborhood more informed about the murder investigation since there was still a suspect being sought by police in the case.


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Cougars Host UMD, St. Cloud State
SIOUX FALLS, SD — Sioux Falls returns to their home court to host a pair of NSIC north foes this weekend. Friday night the Cougars lineup against the University of Minnesota-Duluth (4-7, 2-5 NSIC) for their first meeting in 30 years. On Saturday, USF faces St. Cloud State University (9-2, 6-2 NSIC), who returns three starters from the 2011-12 team that downed the Cougars 68-49 last season (11/11).
Their last time out, USF fell 76-71 in overtime at Winona State on Saturday. It was their third-consecutive loss.
Fast Break
• Saturday's matchup features the top scoring offense in the NSIC in SCSU (78.5) vs. the No. 1 scoring defense, USF (61.8).
• The Cougars have dropped six of their last seven contests.
• USF is 1-4 all-time vs. the SCSU and 0-1 against UMD. Friday marks the first meeting between USF and UMD in 30 years.
• Last Saturday USF sank a season-high 10 3-pointers at Winona State.
• UMD first year head coach Matt Bowen guided Bemidji State to a convincing 68-49 victory over the Cougars, as the Beavers' head coach last season.
• USF has won 20 of their last 21 games played at the Stewart Center. Their lone conference victory this season came at home.
• As a team, the Cougars are shooting just 69% from the free throw line, their worst under head coach Chris Johnson.
• The last time SCSU and USF met, Derek Brown led the Cougars with 12 points and four rebounds, while A.J. Holland added seven points and five rebounds. The Bulldogs current leading scorer Theo Rothstein led the way for the Huskies with a game-high 15 points and five rebounds.
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- Paul McCarthy
- Santa Monica, CA
- United States
Director - UCLA Martial Arts Program, Inosanto International Martial Arts Instructors Association
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Talent pool being robbed in schools
Food for thought, do you think that Beardyman learned to do all that in school...which standardized test gave him the ability to make whatever sound he likes from his voice!? His school education probably had nothing to do with it, following his passion for life probably had everything to do with it. Imagine how many other talented people there are out there being stifled by a shockingly closed minded education system that cuts music, sport and arts programs faster than we cut down the rainforest!
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Aug 23 2013: We are all born in that environment where we are immediately taught how to best conform to the norm and standard of the society, and education system with its curriculum short-circuit our creativity. But that's the foundation we are born into and somehow it gives us the basic understanding to better make certain decisions and one of those is the ability to see that we are not born to conform but to pursue our natural passion in life.
If it wasn't for this dysfunctional system, some of us wouldn't have woken up from our sleep and now it's up to everyone who is awake to wake up others as well. Following your passion is the only avenue that will enable fulfillment to manifest in your life.
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- Scot Wilcox
- Provo, UT
- United States
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Do right and wrong exist?
I'm curious about objective right and wrong. If you believe in God, this is a no-brainer. Some things are wrong, some things are right, simply because God says so and He knows. But if you don't believe in God, can you still believe in objective morality? I personally don't think you can. I mean, what do you base it off of? How do you find out what's objectively right or wrong? (By objective I mean "existing independent of thought or an observer as part of reality." from dictionary.com)
Sure, there's subjective morality. Any idea of right or wrong come up with by a human is by definition subjective. That's all well and good. Problem is that it only applies to people who believe in it and it gives them no authority to proclaim anything as "what we should be doing." Very often everybody disagrees with each other and we don't get anywhere. (Just look at Congress for an example of this.)
Maybe you disagree with me and you think there is objective morality but no God. That's fine. I would like to ask you to answer a question for me though. Let's pick an easy one. Why is rape objectively wrong? Don't misunderstand me, I can't think of a single instance where rape wouldn't be wrong. I believe very strongly that sexual abuse is one of the greatest evils in the world. Why is it evil? If you can answer me without using a God-based or subjective argument, I'll concede the point.
That point is this: Without God, there is no such thing as right and wrong, only the things we call right and wrong. And since nobody can agree on what to call what, we're all in a lot of trouble.
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Mar 3 2013: I do not think that God necessarily has to be a source of morality and morals. Bible(a.k.a God's words) has great morals and also great lessons. Apart from this, I believe that every human is created evil at first but becomes good as they grow and age. The process of someone being good or evil will be decided during growth. If someone chooses to embrace 'right' morals, he is considered 'good' in our society. If someone chooses not to embrace 'right' morals, he is considered 'bad'. If God is nonexistent, all the morals that were wrote in the Bible is merely an opinion. As the human race increased in size and populations, we have determined a lot of things. Such as one being one. If we choose to call one two, we will be counting two..blahblahblah. In case when God is non-existent, morals are just opinion and things that human decided to choose and decide. Not single supernatural whatever all powerful creature haven't told us what is right and wrong except God. If God was non-existent, as I state again, all this moral and lesson comes from human mind.
Who knows? There might be a civilization where rape is considered as a good, healthy thing to do. This will probably sound crazy for some people. However, this is merely my opinion on this subject. I welcome all the replies and extra thoughts on this matter.Thanks for reading
Mar 3 2013: Chris,
There is a good article here:
on studies that have been done about whether or not we are born good or bad. The results are interesting.
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DENVER -- Still smarting over his UFC title bout loss to Benson Henderson in a close but unanimous decision, Frankie Edgar has prepared furiously for Saturday's rematch at the Pepsi Center and the chance to reclaim the lightweight championship belt that he still considers rightfully his.
"I thought I did enough to win," Edgar said of his fight last February with Henderson in Japan. "But I don't really want to dwell on it now that we're here.
"I was fortunate that it was close enough to get me a rematch. This is like a chance for redemption for me, righting a wrong. It didn't go my way last time, so I've got to make sure it goes my way on Saturday," said Edgar, who fights out of Toms River, N.J.
Henderson, 28, meets Edgar, 30, again in his first defence of his UFC lightweight title in the five-round featured match on Saturday night's card.
In another closely watched match that could produce a future challenger to the winner of the headline event, Donald Cerrone, 29, back in his hometown of Denver, will take on Melvin Guillard, 29, in a three-round lightweight bout.
Edgar made three successful defences of the championship belt he had earned two years ago before his Feb. 26 loss to Henderson.
Both fighters have spent the past several weeks training in the Denver area to get used to the city's mile-high elevation.
"The training has been phenomenal. I've had one of my best camps," Edgar said. "I came out here early to get acclimated to the elevation. I think I've done everything in my power to make sure my hand gets raised on Saturday."
Henderson, who fights out of Glendale, Ariz., but is a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., also moved his training to the Denver area to complete his fight preparations.
"I know what this air can do to your lungs," Henderson said. "You have to take this seriously. I've been here for three weeks already."
Henderson said he's well aware that Edgar is coming in with a chip on his shoulder, continuing to harbour the belief that he was shortchanged by the decision in their previous encounter. Henderson said he's certain the right call was made, a point he plans to drive home in the rematch.
"I thought I definitely earned the decision," Henderson said. "I thought it was a good fight, felt comfortable throughout the whole fight.
"We're opposing fighters, and when it comes to judging, especially if there's no knockout or submission, everyone has their opinion. He's a little bit biased. His coaches, his training staff, his training partners, they're a little biased. My coaches, my training staff, my training partners, myself, we have another point of view. It is what it is."
Regardless, Henderson said he's approaching Saturday's match in the same way as he does all his fights.
"I want to win the fight, period, just for the sake of winning the fight," Henderson said. "Me personally, I'm not the kind of guy that needs any extra motivation. For me, it's the competition and I want to win very badly."


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Date of Award
Fall 2012
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Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Physics and Astronomy
Paul G. Higgs
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An-Chang Shi, Jonathan R. Stone, Jonathan Dushoff
A key problem in the origin of life is to understand how an autocatalytic, self-replicating biopolymer system may have originated from a non-living chemical system. This thesis presents mathematical and computational models that address this issue. We consider a reaction system in which monomers (nucleotides) and polymers (RNAs) can be formed by chemical reactions at a slow spontaneous rate, and can also be formed at a high rate by catalysis, if polymer catalysts (ribozymes) are present. The system has two steady states: a 'dead' state with a low concentration of ribozymes and a 'living' state with a high concentration of ribozymes. Using stochastic simulations, we show that if a small number of ribozymes is formed spontaneously, this can drive the system from the dead to the living state. In the well mixed limit, this transition occurs most easily in volumes of intermediate size. In a spatially-extended two-dimensional system with finite diffusion rate, there is an optimal diffusion rate at which the transition to life is very much faster than in the well-mixed case. We therefore argue that the origin of life is a spatially localized stochastic transition. Once life has arisen in one place by a rare stochastic event, the living state spreads deterministically through the rest of the system. We show that similar autocatalytic states can be controlled by nucleotide synthases as well as by polymerase ribozymes, and that the same mechanism can also work with recombinases, if the recombination reaction is not perfectly reversible. Chirality is introduced into the polymerization model by considering simultaneous synthesis and polymerization of left- and right-handed monomers. We show that there is a racemic non-living state and two chiral living states. In this model, the origin of life and the origin of homochirality may occur simultaneously due to the same stochastic transition.
Recommended Citation
Wu, Meng, "The Origin of Life by Means of Autocatalytic Sets of Biopolymers" (2012). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 7294.
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We need to renew the concept of transparency, fairness and good common sense.
There are some people still around that are willing to stand up when they are witnessing gross injustice and misuse of power and money. These people have the intestinal fortitude that has become all but lost in todays society.
Jim Miller is one of them. He has nothing to gain - he simply sees wrong doing - and is refusing to back down.
And why would this complaint cost Floresville any money?? It is a simple request. All these officials have to do is produce the paper work that should be in place already - to be able to go forward.
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Manchester United look to tie up Fellaini deal
It's here! Transfer deadline day is already in full swing with big deals going through all day long. There are lots of rumors to get your teeth stuck into today, most notably the story that Marouane Fellaini is ready to push through his proposed move to Manchester United. The Everton midfielder looks set to hand in a transfer request to force the Toffees to sell him to Old Trafford.
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While speculation continued to surround the Coyotes off the ice during the 2011-12 season, what they experienced on the ice would have to be considered their best season since the franchise moved to Arizona.
The Coyotes captured their first division title, earning them the third seed in the playoffs which they used to eliminate both the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators en route to the Western Conference Final.
Unfortunately, that's where the season would end at the hands of the eventual champion Los Angeles Kings.
There were a lot of positives to take away for the Coyotes from last season, including a breakthrough performance between the pipes from goaltender Mike Smith who posted a stellar 2.21 goals-against average and was nominated for the Vezina Trophy.
Shane Doan – with a new four-year contract to stay in Glendale - has been an important member of this team since they moved to the desert and his leadership skills are now considered among the best in the league. With last year's leading scorer Ray Whitney suiting up for the Dallas Stars this season, he will be counted on more than ever if they Coyotes are going to repeat or improve upon a franchise best campaign.
The Coyotes acquired offensive defenceman David Rundblad in the deal that sent talented forward Kyle Turris to the Ottawa Senators. The native of Lycksele, Sweden has seen 30 games of NHL experience between those two teams and already has seven points to his name. Last year he appeared in 30 games at the AHL level and scored seven goals. The 17th overall selection in the 2009 draft could be poised to join an already deep defence corps.
Another first-round pick to watch in the Coyotes system is Brandon Gormley, who the club selected 13th overall in the 2010 draft. Another talented rear-guard in their system, Gormley has been showing off his skill primarily in the QMJHL for both the Moncton Wildcats and Shawinigan Cataractes. He is a puck moving defenceman that will be a major asset on the power play and despite a lack of NHL or even AHL experience, his time to shine could be coming soon.
A third defensive prospect who could find himself in a top-six role at some point this season is 2008 third round pick, Michael Stone. A mobile rear-guard able to contribute at both ends, Stone had 126 points over his last two WHL seasons and had 22 points in 51 AHL games in 2011-12. He dressed for 13 regular season and two playoff games for the big club last year, so he appears to be on the cusp of regular NHL duty.
If building a team from the net out is the best way to ensure a strong lineup, the Coyotes are well ahead of the game. With the emergence of Mike Smith as one of the league's elite net minders and Michalek's addition to a strong defence, the Coyotes are going to be a tough team to play all season.
Their backend features a solid combination of young, mobile d-men with stay-at-home, reliable veterans. Establishing himself as the leader of the group was Ekman-Larson, who was impressive at both ends of the ice, particularly come playoff time. Fellow youngsters Yandle, Stone, Rundblad and possibly Gormley are all offensively gifted players that should only continue to get better. Michalek should fit in well and provide the same veteran complement that Rostislav Klesla and Derek Morris supplied last season.
After a heavy workload, Smith may benefit from the prolonged break the lockout provided. He played 83 combined playoff and regular season games last season, after never plating more than 58 in either junior or pro. The Coyotes will need the 30-year-old to come back better than ever if they are to repeat the success they enjoyed in 2011-12.
Sadly, the spectre of ownership continues to hang over this franchise and everything it does on the ice. With ownership groups and court cases and committee meetings, most of the news reports about the Coyotes are of a financial nature and not about moves or improvements they make on the ice. Any obstacles facing Greg Jamison's efforts to finalize a deal to keep the team in Glendale could be another season of the players being forced to answer questions and shut out distractions. It is, however, encouraging that Doan signed his contract to stay – perhaps a sign that an effort to stay in Arizona is all but complete.
With the uncertain ownership situation, the franchise has always kept spending to a minimum, losing productive players year after year to free agency. Last off-season it was goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, this season it was leading scorer Whitney, who put up 77 points as a 40-year-old, but signed a two-year contract with the Stars. Phoenix is hoping a combination of Steve Sullivan and David Moss will be able to step in and fill the void for Whitney, in a way similar to what Smith did with Bryzgalov.
There are also questions about whether second line contributors Michael Boedker and Antoine Vermette can recapture the playoff form they showed on route to combining for nine goals and 18 points. Their ability to provide secondary scoring will go a long way to determining the team's level of success in 2012-13.
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Check the opening weekend performances of the teams that sit
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Ten of Louisville's 11 future opponents played – and five lost.
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looked good while losing to Georgia.
Kentucky's next two games certainly sit in the Must Win
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Canon will do Photokina 2010 - will anyone else bolt PMA 2010?
Canon generated some stir in the photography industry by revealing that they will not go to PMA 2010. However, in order to ease the potential worries of Canon fans that there may be something wrong with the company, a Canon USA VP told PDN Gear Guide that Canon will be attending Photokina 2010.
Also of interest, one of the reasons cited was the move from Vegas to Anaheim. What does Vegas have that Anaheim does not that appeals to Canon? ;-)
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Another man in the apartment, Geordan Calhoun, 24, had a gunshot wound in his arm.
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Bastia striker Brandao is banned for six months for headbutting PSG's Thiago Motta in a French top-flight match last month.19 Sep » BBC Sport
Bastia striker Brandao has been handed a six-month ban for his headbutt on Paris St Germain's Thiago Motta, the Ligue de Football Professionnel has announced.19 Sep » SkySports.com
Incident took place in tunnel after game against PSG Brazilian striker will miss 21 Ligue 1 matches Continue reading...19 Sep » Guardian
Micah Richards makes his Fiorentina debut as the Serie A side pick up a 3-0 win over Guingamp in the Europa League.18 Sep » BBC Sport
ARSENAL are chasing Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, Liverpool are looking to sign Real Madrid's Isco, Chelsea want Marseille star Gianelli Imbula, and Manchester United are in danger of losing Adnan Januzaj.18 Sep » Daily Express
LIVERPOOL owner John W.Henry has hinted that he will try to sign Manchester United target Marco Reus, Adnan Januzaj could be tempted to leave Manchester United on loan while Dele Alli has snubbed interest to sign a new contract with MK Dons. Elsewhere, Radamel Falcao has admitted he tried to get…18 Sep » Daily Express