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Still Not Convinced? Me Neither...
I'm back. They keep letting me on here, even though the rest of them quit e-mailing me. Guess I spooked the hell out of 'em with my recent incident involving LaTroy Hawkins, a 2,700 pound diesel-powered guided missle, and innocent soccer moms out on I-88.
Anyway, a wise man told me to chill out, take some time to enjoy some other facets of summer life that I may have neglected lo these past 36 years while I sat ashen-faced in front of a TV screen or a radio speaker listening to the Cubs lose. He told me that things would pretty much be the same when I came back, because Dusty Baker was going nowhere, Jim Hendry was not going to get the leadoff hitter we needed, and the Cardinals would probably not all contract AIDS, meningitis, or ebola, or plunge off of a cliff enmasse in a yellow-dog schoolbus.
Sure 'nuff, the sun rises in the East, sets in the West, it hasn't rained on my front yard since last March, and the Cubs are still 7 games out of the NL Central.
If you're sitting at home all giddy because the boys in blue may wind up above .500 for the third year in a row, which really hasn't been done since '70-'72, I don't know you, I don't want to see you, hear you, or smell yer breath. Hooray. Dusty Baker is Leo the Lip, the skinhead Mike Barrett is Rebel Hundley, Z is Fergie Jenkins, but Len Kasper is not Jack Brickhouse, because he's far too conservative to enjoy golden showers in Peoria hot-pillow motels.
And, for the 97th year in a row, the World Champion Chicago Cubs only exist in movies featuring Michael J. Fox or the other kid from 'American Pie' who throws 120 mph fastballs due to medical malpractice.
I can't sit here and say that I was consumed with rage when they neglected to keep Kenny Lofton in the winter of 2003, because I figured they had plans to fortify their lineup with a better (more clubhouse-worthy) leadoff man for 2004. 18 months later, still, we wait, and the proof is right in front of you, in the black-n-white agate type of the stats page.
It doesn't matter how great your starting pitching is, or the middle of your lineup, or your pinch hitting...I mean, remember what it's like to play a team like the Marlins with a real leadoff man. He waits for a walk, or takes what he's given, and slaps a measly single. But now, he's on the bases. Rattling the pitcher, forcing him to make throws to first. Pitches are wasted when pitchouts are called. The infield defense gets preoccupied as the middle infield reviews base coverages, the corner infielders are on their toes anticipating a possible bunt. Chaos reigns, Dusty inadvertently splinters his toothpick, digging splinters deep into his tongue and upper lip area.
We've tried Corey, Walker, Neifi!!, Macias for Chrissakes. The closest we have is Hairston, but the only position he plays reasonably well is second, where our only #2 hitter usually resides. If he COULD play center field, it might not be a great tragedy to banish Patterson to the sunken living room.
Dubois, Hairston, Burnitz. The single worst Post-WWII Defensive Outfield in all creation. What if we could get all THREE to collide on one fly-ball?
Meanwhile, we trade LaTroy Hawkins and his brown-stained stirrups for two more pitching prospects, and our first-round draft pick, a pitcher, is already signed and excited to join the Chicago Cub Organization. How many tradeable pitching prospects does one team need? If we traded, say, seven of them for Johnny Damon and his bimbo wife and his two-story closet...would we really miss them?
Nah...we're still waiting for Hendry's first equal-value trade of his tenure. He's dumped bad apples...he's cherry picked from the have-nots. Wasn't the SweaterVest responsible for the trade that brought us Clement and Alfucksucka? That's the last value trade I can think of. So Dontrelle Willis turned out to be a stud? Do you really think we'd be better off if we kept him? Sheeeit...he'd still be in West Tenn, dreaming of a two-game callup the next time Kerry Wood found a lump in his breasts.
Yeah. I can almost guarantee we'll bring Lofton back here before the trade deadline. Shake my cage then. In the meantime, check out the Batgirl. That shit was fun-nee....
I don't get why people think the Cubs are so hard up for a lead off hitter. Juan Pierre wouldn't have won the Cubs an extra 7 games. Johnny Damon wouldn't stop Nomar, Wood, and Prior from getting injured.
The Cubs have many problems, the lack of a high OBP, low K, speedy basestealer is not near the top of that list. The Cubs need to get the best eight hitters they can find in the linup regularly, with no regard as to where they hit in the lineup.
Jason R.
Very well said, Boilerfan. I agree that lineup construction is overrated. The thing that the leadoff hitter does (get on base) is the important thing we are missing.
Oh, and Bob...loved the "lump in his breasts" line.
Jack Brickhouse and golden showers? Isn't this defamatory rhetoric and disrespecting the departed?
It may be defamatory, but who gives a rip about the departed?


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Categories > Celebrities > Guns n' Roses > Broken Pieces
Sandman1 Reviews
I'll wait 'til morning 'til he comes to my house And he'll give no warning when he's knocking me out
There's a worried voice and slightly panicked face before their mouth opened and words fell out in a rush "…I've… are you ok?"
"Wha…?" you murmur confusedly, frowning as he sighs, seeming to recover himself and steps forward pushing on the door lightly. Wordlessly you step back to let him and allow the door to slip out of your loose grasp as he pushes it shut behind himself
"I said you've really worried me, you disappeared the other night and then you're not at school for days. I'm being questioned, why aren't you at school?"
"By who?" He rolls his eyes and leans against the wall, watching you "I didn't mean to worry you, I'm sorry" he nods and pushes a hand through his hair like he expected the apology, like it was your fault he was feeling something other than his high
"Why haven't you been at school?" you glance at him, his eyes are cool now he's collected himself again, they used to be filled with warmth, love even, still are when he lets them caught off guard, you know he still cares about you, can feel it by the way he holds you.
Then he came back and picked up where they had left off, drinking and drugging themselves stupid. You hate him when he's intoxicated. You hate him. Resentment is building, can feel your stance become defensive as you sigh sarcastically
"I don't know. Maybe, maybe because I have a bruise on my face" he scowls but you don't miss the small hint of remorse as you tuck your hair behind your ear, displaying the vibrant colours painted over your jaw and cheek "Or maybe it's because it hurts to move at times as my back's sore from being slammed against a door" you muse slowly, you can smell the drugs on his clothes. It's a dangerous game you're playing, can sense his irritation building but your words are getting faster, slipping to reveal your anger. Angry about the way he was treating you "Or maybe I think we might have been seen"
He froze and you lean back against the opposite wall, you can see yourself reflected in the mirror beside his head. You're glad to see that you have no fear, no worry in your eyes. To the casual observer he looks cool and unruffled but you know better, you've seen his skin pallor and his eyes lighten with panic "What?" his voice is husky, almost a croak as you nod, watching him coolly as he glanced to the side and swallowed thickly. His reaction has told you exactly what you needed; he knew what he was doing when he hurt you, it's not all the drugs.
"I think one of my friends saw us go upstairs and followed, I saw them just before you kicked the door shut, which would explain why you're being questioned"
"Who have you told?"
"About what?"
"Everything!" he snapped, straightening up fingers twitching, hands balled into a fist
"… Rob. He's the only one I've told anything" your voice has gone quiet, whispery and fear is creeping back into your bones. Your bruises throb suddenly as if reminding you of how foolish pissing him off could be.
He glaring, stepping closer you try not to shrink away but you can feel your body moving, pulling from him as he stops in front of you, his breath is stroking your cheek and you shiver, hugging your sides. He places his arms either side of your head and you watch him carefully, trying to ignore the small voice that is saying you should have just stayed upstairs "It's not Rob asking the questions" he hisses venomously "So I'll ask again, who have you told?" you speak hurriedly, internally cursing yourself for stuttering
"R…Rob, he's the only one, I swear. I don't, I don't want this to get out any more than you do"
"I don't believe you"
"I, I promise I haven't told anyone else" you say and place a hesitant hand on his chest, you couldn't pass it off as a caress, you both know that you're trying to escape. He glances at your hand then back to your face. You can see your expression in the mirror opposite. You're scared. He leans closer, lips brushing your ear and murmurs silkily
"I don't believe you" he takes your hand in his, tangles your fingers together using it to pin your hand against the wall. Your eyes follow it panic rising, could feel it rising in your throat and he places his warm palm against the bruise on your face, thumb rubbing lightly just under your eye, you wince automatically.
"I want you to stop hanging with Rob"
"What?" you're shocked, wasn't expecting him to ask it now, his eyes are cold
"You heard me"
"You… I've been friends with Rob since 3rd grade"
"He doesn't want just friendship. I want you to stop hanging with him"
"Saul" you're staggered, not wanting to believe that he would deliberately force you away from your friends, people that he doesn't like. His eyes are curious, hidden behind a silent but confident threat; he was wondering you were actually going to let him do this. "I'm not doing that" you whisper softly avoiding his gaze; a whimper slips from your lips as he flexes his fingers, pressing them warningly into your bruise.
"What was that?" he's quiet, giving you a chance to change your answer
"I'm not doing it" you're terrified but determined. He won't do this. You won't be bullied into leaving your friends.
"Do you really want to do this Tracii? Do you feel strong enough to follow through with this?" he's annoyed, surprised that you will still argue with him. You're not broken yet.
"You won't make me" he scoffed lightly and he relaxes his fingers running a hand along your jaw softly, changing tact as he leans in and presses kiss after easy kiss onto the bruise, following the miscoloured flesh. Your skin is tingling with a light stinging pain but there's the oddest sensation of pleasure to it of much missed gentleness.
"Don't fight me on this baby. We'll be so much happier if you don't. What does it matter if Rob's feelings get a little hurt? He'll understand if he cares. I care, I love you baby why aren't I enough for you?" his voice is soft and strangely comforting, hypnotic and you find yourself nodding along to his words as his lips travelled to your neck, sucking and nibbling tenderly.
Your hand raises hesitantly to his face as his lips find yours, your hand is released and he places a soft calloused touch to your uninjured cheek tilting your face backward, deepening the kiss. His other hand snaked to your hip, warm fingers slipping under your waistband to fondle you firmly as his tongue danced with yours. You break away, shaky gasps filtering through your lungs allowing him to pull your wife-beater off to descend your torso leaving patches of wet messy kisses wherever he saw fit. He reaches mouth-level with your waistband, a smile quirks his lips and he kisses across from one to the other before tugging them to mid-thigh. Delicate nibbles to the supple silk skin, you're tempted to pull away, have been since he touched you everything you have done since has been you giving and him receiving, you're more comfortable that way, more in control.
A soft, almost shy suckle to the head brings forth a quiet moan and he looks relieved, you could both agree that it is certainly an improvement. He murmurs that he loves you and warm, cool breath makes you shiver as you look down and meet his eyes. They're warm, loving and lust filled but there's a hint of something you can't quite recognise but they turn away and he focuses on the flesh caught between his lips as his fingers trail lightly over the inside of your thigh. His tongue comes alive and starts to wrestle vocalizations from your throat, he's determined to make you enjoy this and you hate yourself but you are. You hate it that his touch has the ability to terrify you or make you go weak at the knees, his hand holds your hip pinned to the wall stopping you from moving although whether it would be to pull away or push forward neither of you are sure yet. He tongues up the underside and swirls around the tip, you groan, surprised at the volume and he hums, meeting your eyes once more as your stomach starts to build and your balls tighten. It's still there, that something, it's stronger now, you can recognise it now.
He's smug.
You feel sick, you know you've given him exactly what he wanted by letting him do this, you want to get away, want to spite him but your eyes shut against your will and you moan raggedly, rock your hips as much as you can and release. He swallows, throat working against you and you whimper. He stands, redresses you and kisses your trembling mouth and kisses your forehead as he pulls the front door open stepping backwards away from you. You look towards him, your breathing was still erratic and your eyes were fighting the tears, his fingers stroke hauntingly once more over your jaw and he whispers softly "I will always love you Tracii" then the door shuts and he's gone and you're left, still pinned to the wall as if his hands were still there and all you can smell is sex and him.

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Monday, 25 February 2013 06:54
Romon Rodriguez, best known as Ciclon (sometimes spelled Cyclon and Cyclone) Negro, among the most underrated performers of the last 50 years, passed away at the age of 80.
He had been living in Melbourne, FL.
Rodriguez was a former boxer who would do stunts to show how hard his head was, breaking boards over it and things even worse, but was a headliner all over the world during a career that went from 1956 to 1982. While he is not talked about much these days, among wrestlers he was considered one of the best performers in the ring of his era.
He started in his native Venezeula in 1956, and came to North America for the first time in 1960. His best runs were in San Francisco, where he headlined at the Cow Palace on several occasions, Florida, where he had main event runs at different times against the likes of Jack Brisco and Dusty Rhodes, as well as in Australia and Japan (where he was a masked star, Caribs Hurricane, against The Destroyer).
His greatest success came in the early 70s working out of Amarillo, where he had legendary Texas death matches against the likes of Dory Funk Sr. and Terry Funk. He was the top heel in the territory for years and considered one of the biggest drawing cards in history in that part of the country.
In 1974, when there was such a great demand for Brisco as world champion, the Amarillo promotion created the International title. The idea was it would be the No. 2 title in the NWA, and they would book the heel champoin in different territories similar to how the world champion was booked. Negro was picked to be champion, but only a few territories were interested in paying a premium price to have a No. 2 title that would make their own regional belt seem like No. 3, and the title idea disappeared.
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Multilateral Exchange of Energy Research Information
Multilateral Exchange of Energy Research Information
Brian A. Hitson
Chair, International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy Technology Data Exchange
(U.S. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information)
Networks of Expertise in Energy Technology (NEET)
Workshop on Energy Technology Collaboration
Johannesburg, South Africa
21 February 2007
ETDE's History
- ETDE was formed in 1987 as a multilateral energy R&D information exchange agreement, replacing numerous bilateral agreements.
- Initially, 11 founding member countries; currently, 16 member countries plus "partners."
- A "cross-sectional" Implementing Agreement under the End-Use Working Party.
ETDE's Mission
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Hi folks, I know this has been discussed before, but laws change etc.
Myself and a friend took some pics of a private building on private land (it is a ruined 16th century tower - uninhabited, just a shell). We did not cross any "keep out" signs (although there are some in the general area), didnt break anything or damage anything to access. She put a few up on her website and the owner has contacted her in a fairly threatening (but not explicitly so) manner, telling her to "destroy" them. Any ideas where she stands on that?
Thanks for any serious responses.
Copyright is the photographers full stop.
See paragraph 7 here
Even if you are on private land and take photographs of a private building, the only law you could be breaking is the law of trespass. The owner has no right to make you destroy the pictures, but he could sue for trespass if he was feeling so inclined.
The right to roam ?
The Act provides for a new right of access on foot to areas of open land comprising:
Mountain (land over 600 metres)
Registered common land
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Quote: the only law you could be breaking
So if someone breaks into your house, the only law they are breaking relates to burglary LOL
If it wasn't so sad this thread could almost be funny.
If I caught someone on my property, it would be a police matter. Maybe I'm a bit old fashioned or I have different values to some
I meant that you would not be breaking any laws regarding photography but they could get you on trespass, in this case. The OP did say that they did no damage.
Ah yes.
Still can't believe the OP's friend is concerned about the photos when her main concern should be whether she gets a criminal record
With regard to copyright, whilst it is right that the photographer retains copyright under most circumstances (not always though), it is unlikely that this would apply if the said photos were obtained when the photographer was acting illegally at the time
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Quote: Still can't believe the OP's friend is concerned about the photos when her main concern should be whether she gets a criminal record
Sh can't get a criminal record tresspass is not a criminal offence.
Basically Ed, ignore the contact communication and forget about it. The landowner doesn't have a hope in hell about doing anything - as ably explained above. You could elect to remove them... I wouldn't personally.
IF however, if the owner becomes abusive, then that it is a different matter and needs to be dealt with accordingly.
Personally, I would get on with my life and carry on enjoying you photography.
Landowners do however have the right to sue trespassers.
You knowingly entered private property to take pictures of a private building on private land.
My sympathy is fully with the landowner and you should respect his request to remove the images.
There is nothing to be gained by upsetting him further.
Thanks for all the thoughts, links and advice folks!
I'm a little dispirited by the unadventurous attitudes of some people here - we're really not talking about anything like breaking into someone's house.
This is a magnificent piece of my local heritage, and an extremely photogenic building - I would be considerably more sympathetic to the guy's attitude (and some of those expressed here) if someone lived in it - and obviously if I'd tried to get inside to take pictures of it under those circumstances, it would be a completely different moral and legal issue. But it's been empty for hundreds of years and happens to sit in a corner of someone's very large plot of land - if someone fenced off one of your favourite photographic spots because they bought it, then never used it, would you really feel like saying "fine, fair enough, it's theirs after all"? The bottom line should be that we were doing no harm - and before some pedant pop up and says "how would you like it if someone was in your living room, even if they were doing no harm", let's just keep things realistic - it's not the same thing at all for reasons too obvious to warrant spelling out.
But I'm responding emotionally rather than legally here, so I'll get back on track.
Yeah, I would have thought that he'd have no right to request the images to be deleted. I should point out that it wasn't entirerly clear which areas were and were not intended to be out of bounds, as it's a jumble of broken old walls, patchy fences and other rather indivisible boundaries despite "Keep Out" signs on one wall.
Would folks agree that I'm right in thinking that the legal and moral bottom-line would be the same - we weren't doing any harm, didn't damage his property or his "business" in any way, therefore he does not have a basis for complaint on either level?
Quote: If I caught someone on my property, it would be a police matter. Maybe I'm a bit old fashioned or I have different values to some
If I caught someone on my property it would most likely be a sharp-toothed collie dog matter
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In your first post you stated that it was a private building on private land & presumably you were not on a public footpath. Surely private property is just that, and all areas should be "out of bounds" regardless of any signs.
Maybe you were doing no harm, but at the end of the day the old building belongs to someone who doesn't want people on his land, and you should respect his wishes, and remove the photos from the website. Maybe he doesn't want an endless stream of photographers tramping over his back garden to take photos. Maybe he just wants to enjoy his property himself? Most people would be a bit miffed if people wandered into their gardens and started taking photos of their flowers... Ok, it may be pedantic, but in reality the only difference is that his garden is a bit bigger than most
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Before moving forward on Trade Promotion Authority legislation - the new Senate Finance Chairman wants to talk with his Democratic colleagues. Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden wants to address how the global marketplace has changed since the last TPA bill was approved in 2002 and factor that into any legislative mechanism. According to Wyden - his colleagues want a chance to talks about these issues and examine the changes in global commerce. He says that's what it's going to take to forge a bipartisan measure that can make it through Congress - giving other legislators a chance to come into the debate and having more transparency in the discussion. Former Finance Chairman Max Baucus - recently confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to China - had crafted a TPA bill with Finance Ranking Member Orrin Hatch and House Ways and Means Chair Dave Camp. The bill would smooth passage of trade deals by giving lawmakers an up-or-down vote on trade agreements. But Wyden is advocating a more measured approach and says he will give his colleagues a chance to talk about the issues, talk with the administration and go from there.
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UCSF neuroscientist Jonah R. Chan, PhD, has been named the winner of the inaugural Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research.
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Report NEP-CMP-2012-09-22This is the archive for NEP-CMP, a report on new working papers in the area of Computational Economics. Stan Miles issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- Jürgen Wicht, 2012. "Integration von Nachhaltigkeitsfaktoren bei der Bestimmung kostenoptimaler Bestellzyklen in der Sustainable Supply Chain," Schumpeter Discussion Papers, Universitätsbibliothek Wuppertal, University Library sdp12008, Universitätsbibliothek Wuppertal, University Library.
- Katerina Lisenkova & Marcel Merette & Robert Wright, 2012. "The Impact of Population Ageing on the Labour Market: Evidence from Overlapping Generations Computable General Equilibrium (OLG-CGE) Model of Scotland (*)," Working Papers, University of Strathclyde Business School, Department of Economics 1213, University of Strathclyde Business School, Department of Economics.
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- Ashwin Clarke & Jennifer Hancock, 2012. "Payment System Design and Participant Operational Disruptions," RBA Research Discussion Papers, Reserve Bank of Australia rdp2012-05, Reserve Bank of Australia.
- Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde & Pablo A. Guerrón-Quintana & Juan Rubio-RamÃrez, 2012. "Estimating Dynamic Equilibrium Models with Stochastic Volatility," NBER Working Papers 18399, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- Muntean, Mihaela, 2012. "Theory and Practice in Business Intelligence," MPRA Paper 41359, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 15 Sep 2012.
- Rod Tyers, 2012. "Looking Inward for Growth," Economics Discussion / Working Papers, The University of Western Australia, Department of Economics 12-04, The University of Western Australia, Department of Economics.
- Christoph Reisinger & Rasmus Wissmann, 2012. "Numerical Valuation of Derivatives in High-Dimensional Settings via PDE Expansions," Papers 1209.1909, arXiv.org, revised Oct 2013.
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- Donald Brown, 2012. "Notes on Computational Complexity of GE Inequalities," Levine's Working Paper Archive 786969000000000537, David K. Levine.
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Westinghouse Releases New, Affordable LED HDTVs
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Westinghouse Digital Electronics announced the release of new and affordable LED HDTVs. Now, owning a high-end, large-screen television without hurting your pocketbook is possible. They are available in 37," 42″ and 55″ and are super-thin and power efficient.
All the new Westinghouse LED HDTV sets carry 1″ thick edges, 1.5″ thick at the glass and a sleek high gloss black frame with red accents. The new screens incorporate advanced technology that detects when screen images are moving quickly and inserts additional picture frames to ensure smooth, clear and sharp images with stunning viewing quality. Westinghouse is combining its 120Hz with video-processing features that smooth images and help to eliminate judder (a visual artifact that sometimes occurs when film is transferred to video).
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From Proteopedia
|2v3s, resolution 1.70Å ()
|Non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase, with EC number 126.96.36.199
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The oxidative-stress-responsive kinase 1 (OSR1) and the STE20/SPS1-related proline/alanine-rich kinase (SPAK) are key enzymes in a signalling cascade regulating the activity of Na(+)/K(+)/2Cl(-) co-transporters (NKCCs) in response to osmotic stress. Both kinases have a conserved carboxy-terminal (CCT) domain, which recognizes a unique peptide (Arg-Phe-Xaa-Val) motif present in OSR1- and SPAK-activating kinases (with-no-lysine kinase 1 (WNK1) and WNK4) as well as its substrates (NKCC1 and NKCC2). Here, we describe the structural basis of this recognition event as shown by the crystal structure of the CCT domain of OSR1 in complex with a peptide containing this motif, derived from WNK4. The CCT domain forms a novel protein fold that interacts with the Arg-Phe-Xaa-Val motif through a surface-exposed groove. An intricate web of interactions is observed between the CCT domain and an Arg-Phe-Xaa-Val motif-containing peptide derived from WNK4. Mutational analysis shows that these interactions are required for the CCT domain to bind to WNK1 and NKCC1. The CCT domain structure also shows how phosphorylation of a Ser/Thr residue preceding the Arg-Phe-Xaa-Val motif results in a steric clash, promoting its dissociation from the CCT domain. These results provide the first molecular insight into the mechanism by which the SPAK and OSR1 kinases specifically recognize their upstream activators and downstream substrates.
Structural insights into the recognition of substrates and activators by the OSR1 kinase., Villa F, Goebel J, Rafiqi FH, Deak M, Thastrup J, Alessi DR, van Aalten DM, EMBO Rep. 2007 Sep;8(9):839-45. Epub 2007 Aug 17. PMID:17721439
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
[WNK4_HUMAN] Defects in WNK4 are a cause of pseudohypoaldosteronism type 2B (PHA2B) [MIM:614491]. PHAII is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by severe hypertension, hyperkalemia, and sensitivity to thiazide diuretics which may result from a chloride shunt in the renal distal nephron.[1]
[WNK4_HUMAN] Serine/threonine kinase which plays an important role in the regulation of electrolyte homeostasis, cell signaling, survival and proliferation. Acts as an activator and inhibitor of sodium-coupled chloride cotransporters and potassium-coupled chloride cotransporters respectively. Activates SCNN1A, SCNN1B, SCNN1D, SGK1, TRPV5 and TRPV6. Regulates the activity of the thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransporter, SLC12A3, by phosphorylation which appears to prevent membrane trafficking of SLC12A3. Also inhibits the renal K(+) channel, KCNJ1, via a kinase-independent mechanism by which it induces clearance of the protein from the cell surface by clathrin-dependent endocytosis. WNK4 appears to act as a molecular switch that can vary the balance between NaCl reabsorption and K(+) secretion to maintain integrated homeostasis. Phosphorylates NEDD4L.[2]
About this Structure
2v3s is a 4 chain structure with sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
- Villa F, Goebel J, Rafiqi FH, Deak M, Thastrup J, Alessi DR, van Aalten DM. Structural insights into the recognition of substrates and activators by the OSR1 kinase. EMBO Rep. 2007 Sep;8(9):839-45. Epub 2007 Aug 17. PMID:17721439
- ↑ Wilson FH, Disse-Nicodeme S, Choate KA, Ishikawa K, Nelson-Williams C, Desitter I, Gunel M, Milford DV, Lipkin GW, Achard JM, Feely MP, Dussol B, Berland Y, Unwin RJ, Mayan H, Simon DB, Farfel Z, Jeunemaitre X, Lifton RP. Human hypertension caused by mutations in WNK kinases. Science. 2001 Aug 10;293(5532):1107-12. PMID:11498583 doi:10.1126/science.1062844
- ↑ Heise CJ, Xu BE, Deaton SL, Cha SK, Cheng CJ, Earnest S, Sengupta S, Juang YC, Stippec S, Xu Y, Zhao Y, Huang CL, Cobb MH. Serum and glucocorticoid-induced kinase (SGK) 1 and the epithelial sodium channel are regulated by multiple with no lysine (WNK) family members. J Biol Chem. 2010 Aug 13;285(33):25161-7. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M110.103432. Epub 2010, Jun 4. PMID:20525693 doi:10.1074/jbc.M110.103432
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Categories: Homo sapiens | Non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase | Aalten, D M.F Van. | Alessi, D R. | Deak, M. | Goebel, J. | Rafiqi, F H. | Thastrup, J. | Villa, F. | Atp-binding | Kinase | Magnesium | Metal-binding | Nucleotide-binding | Phosphorylation | Serine/threonine-protein kinase | Transferase


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The Word: 'Jersey Shore' to return for Season 6
Despite the cast being pulled in a myriad of directions ("The Pauly D Project" and "Snooki and JWOWW vs. the World," to name two spin-off shows), apparently all of the cast members have time for the OG — that's "Original Guido" — "Jersey Shore."
It was announced yesterday that production for the sixth season of the show is set to begin this summer in Seaside Heights, N.J.
"America's favorite housemates will all return to their home-away-from-home, and the house dynamic is headed into unchartered territory … as their lives outside the 'Shore' take off in exciting new directions," MTV said in a press release. "While things will definitely be a little different this time when they hit the boardwalk, their trademark hilarity and family dysfunction will remain the same."
A sixth season? Talk about beating a dead meatball, MTV. But I'm sure they'll still get the audience, if only rubberneckers who are tuning in to see what kind of maternity swimsuit the knocked-up Snooki is going to wear.
Brown is engaged to her 'brother'
A little more than a month since her mom, Whitney Houston, passed away, Bobbi Kristina Brown is reportedly engaged to Nick Gordon, the man raised as a son by Houston, according to People magazine. "Yes, they are engaged, but the family is trying to coax her away from it," a source says, while a second source confirms that "Nick asked Krissi about a week ago to marry him." Brown has been spotted sporting a diamond ring that is thought to have been Whitney's.
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There are many cubicle options when considering office furniture systems. FastCubes Cubicles 101 makes it easy for you! We've outlined the cubicle accessories and add-ons you can choose from when buying cubicles.
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Shelf with an overhead locking door. The door is on a horizontal hinge and opens upward. Ideal for large item storage.
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Fluorescent lamps which can be attached under binder bins, full-height and half-height shelves. Provide extra light for dimly lit areas.
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Shelf with higher ends than half height; found in cubicles with taller side panels. Ideal for storage of folders, binders, or papers.
Metal connecting pieces located between fabric panels. For aesthetic use as well as making cubicles more sturdy.
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Small glass panel that sits on top of a fabric covered panel. Provides additional lighting and visibility in cubicles.
Fabric Stackers
Fabric panels that sit on top of other fabric covered panels, designed to increase the height of the cubicle walls for privacy.
Half Height Shelf
Used on cubicle walls of 47"+, these are lower height in terms of where on the cubicle they are located and lower height shelf walls.
A board that you can "tack things onto" — papers, calenders, pictures. Ideally located in an area easily visible by the employee.
Finished Ends
Metal end covering for aesthetic purposes. Also keeps cubicles more sturdy. Located at the ends of fabric panels toward the outside of the cube.
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Various grades and color options are available for FastCubes cubicles. See our Fabric Options page for additional details.
Kick Plate & Metal Bases
The cover on the bottom of the panel. Designed to keep the panels from acquiring dirt and also keeps the cubicle more sturdy.
Keyboard Tray
Pulls out from the keyboard worksurface area. Commonly used in cubicles with limited surface space but can be used in all cubicle sizes.
Pencil Drawer / Center Drawer
Small drawer located at the center of a worksurface, generally used for storage of small items such as pencils and other office supplies.
Wires are run behind kick plates and metal bases providing employees with electric needs (computers, scanners, etc) with electrical outlets.
Box Box File (BBF)
One of the most common drawer/storage pedestals used in office cubicles today. These pedestals come with a lock above the top drawer.
File File (FF)
This option provides more storage space for documents and folders. A lock on the top file keeps confidential documents secure.
2 drawer lateral file (lateral file)
A larger lockable version of the file file pedestal and is mainly used for mass document storage and other larger office supplies.
Support to keep the work surfaces in place and to stay attached. These are located just under the worksurface and are attached to panels.
Work Surfaces
Basically the "desk" portion of the cubicle, these are available in different colors and provide a sturdy working area for an employee.
Power Pole
Pole that carried electric to the cubes from above
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Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a non-profit health care provider and hospital based in Janesville, Wisconsin, with over 63 facilities in 22 communities. It is part of Trinity Health.
The original Janesville City Hospital was founded in 1883 by Dr. Henry Palmer, a Civil War surgeon general who had trained Daniel Hale Williams. The hospital later became named Palmer Memorial Hospital and was run by his son Dr. William Palmer. It was then bought by the Sisters of Mercy of Chicago who renamed it Palmer Memorial Mercy Hospital. The Mercy Sisters worked as trained nurses during the Civil War, both on the battlefield and in hospitals founded by the order, often bringing health care to soldiers where none existed. After the war they took on the work of public health care, but in the second half of the 20th century the order began to divest itself of its health care holdings, of which Janesville Mercy was one. In 1989, Mercy's volunteer board of directors selected Javon R. Bea as its president and CEO.
In 1998, Modern Healthcare magazine ranked Mercy at the top of its "Fastest Fifty", ranking providers by net patient revenue growth (1991-1996). In 2006, Mercy Health System was ranked first in the nation by the AARP for providing employment options for people over age 50,[1] and it received an award from the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) green hospitals program.[2] In 2007, Mercy Health System was awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.[citation needed] It was ranked 11th of the Top 100 Integrated Health Networks for 2008 by Modern Healthcare magazine. Working Mother magazine listed Mercy among its 100 Best Companies for 2012 for its child care, flexible scheduling options, leave policies, and advancement programs.[3]
Acute-care hospitals[edit]
- Mercy Hospital, Janesville (275 beds)
- Mercy Harvard Hospital, Harvard, Illinois (15 beds)
- Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (25 beds)
Medical & specialty centers[edit]
- Wisconsin
- Beloit, Wisconsin
- Brodhead, Wisconsin
- Delavan, Wisconsin
- Edgerton, Wisconsin
- Evansville, Wisconsin
- Janesville, Wisconsin
- Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
- Milton, Wisconsin
- Sharon, Wisconsin
- Whitewater, Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Algonquin, Illinois
- Barrington, Illinois
- Crystal Lake, Illinois
- Harvard, Illinois
- Lake in the Hills, Illinois
- McHenry, Illinois
- Richmond, Illinois
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- Woodstock, Illinois
- ^ "Hot Jobs 2006". Archived from the original on 2006-11-16. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ "Health Care's Environmental Leaders Receive Nation's Top Honor". Retrieved 2013-02-15.[dead link]
- ^ "2012 Working Mother 100 Best Companies". Retrieved 2013-02-16.
External links[edit]
- Mercy Health System website


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Must have a thick as back bro!!! Nice work, sucks when you miss what you wanted to hit but it won't be far away. Solid training, big numbers raw for sure
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Must have a thick as back bro!!! Nice work, sucks when you miss what you wanted to hit but it won't be far away. Solid training, big numbers raw for sure
Strong work, Nick.
Leg raises are good but not as good as weighted crunches and side bends, again its up to you to make the movement hard.
The trick is to make the movements hard by REALLY flexing and straining the muscles, static holds are great and I always do them.
When you hit abs you should treat it serious and strain hard.
Let me know if that helps.
Thank you very much guys really appreciate it!!!!!
Shoulders and traps.
Seated press behind neck-
45 x 15
95 x 8
115 x 6
135 x 6
95 x 12
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 5
405 x 5
495 x 5
545 x 5
585 x 5
605 x 5
Plate shrugs-
45s x 30/15/12 rest pause set
DB shrugs-
80s x 20 x 3
Side bends-
110s x 15 each side
Did not want to fuck around on shrugs today.
Side note: looking back very heavy upper back work has helped my pulls more than GMs........big weight in the hands seems to help me more than the assistance type work many actually prefer........all different I guess.
Effort is tremendous mate, awesome shrugs!
That is some heavy shrug work Nick. Good work as always.
Too true, we all are different. Beastly work Nick! So many shrugs, noticing a bigger yoke from it yet?
Nice shrugs. About time you do those heavier.
Thanks everyone!!!!! Hayden yeah a slight change not much, when I flex my back the traps are looking better. 12 months they should be ok.
Mixed day.
Squat reverse greens (not sure how much they take off at the bottom)-
225 x 1
315 x 1
405 x 1
455 x 1
Add briefs
495 x 1
545 x 1
585 x 1
605 x 1
625 x 1 happy with that, way off a PR but it felt pretty good to get some weight on the back
225 x 4
315 x 4
405 x 6
455 x 6
495 x 4
545 x 4
585 x 4
605 x 4
625 x 4 PR
405 x 12 315 x 10 225 x 12 drop set
Snatch grip 135 x 10 x 3 sets slow reps
Plate shrugs-
45s x 20 x 3 sets with static holds
Lat pulldowns wide-
80 x 12
100 x 12
120 x 12 stopped here, sore left side which has been playing up......smart to finish up
Feeling good and really enjoying my training peeps!
Thanks for checking in!!
Heavy shrugs there, man.
Killer with those movements!
Thanks Tom and Coke!!!!!
Ab work (extra)-
7 sets of 10 with 3 sec hold on every rep
7 types of crunches, abs are stronger than ever however my obliques are weaker......this needs fixing and I will start next session.
Off work from Friday so I can train the house down and start a creatine cycle + luecine with the shakes YEAH.
Thanks for checking in boys!!
And girls!!
Nice work Nick! Warrior in the gym bro
Strong ass shrugs!!!
Thank you HJP and Tank!!!!!
Great squats, bbud. Heavy shrugs, too, blimey.
Thanks Gaz!!
Haulin Steel......................them Deads.
Rack pull from top of knee against two sets of quad minis (ass load of tension)-
45 + bands x 1
135 + bands x 1
225 + bands x 1
315 + bands x 1 miss, no chalk
365 + bands x 1 best warm-up set
420 + bands x 1 solid 10lb PR.......most weight ever in my hands
225 x 5
315 x 5
405 x 5
495 x 5
405 x 21
225 x 10 x 3 sets slow reps
Sumo SLDL-
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
DB shrugs-
70s x 12 x 3 sets
Pulldowns wide-
80 x 15
100 x 12
120 x 10
140 x 8
160 x 8
180 x 8
Straight arm pulldowns-
90 x 10 x 2 sets
Really good day pulling.......the heavy low rep shrugs have paid off quickly.
Thanks for checking in, Im off work now so should be able to get some good sleep in and train the house down.
Monstrous pulling, bud. How much would you say it was at the top?
Thanks bro, 820+
Yeah rack pulls will help anyone get used to big weight in the hands, also the torso is where I actually feel it.
Carryover from the different movements is unique to each person so I can not really say rack pulls will have a big carryover however IMO there will be good carryover so long as you actually pull from the ground in some form fairly often.
If all you do is rack pulls I do not think they will help, but when mixed in yes.
I like the idea of being able to hold massive weight........to be honest I would rather rack pull 1000 (no straps) than deadlift 800 but thats just me ha ha.
I would have a record from the lowest pin and a record from the next one to beat but mostly work from the lowest pin in the rack.
Once you pull 450ish raw maybe look at some bands, they are cheap and they work.
I would not do them on squat day if you are pulling heavy the same week.
Heavy pulls once a week max, you can do floor pulls then rep rack pulls one week alternated with rack pulls then floor pulls for reps the next week.......repeat. Plenty of ways to do it.
Cheers bro.
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Amid all the hoopla over the phony grassroots operation called the tea party, a central and important question gets lost.
Did Republicans recapture control of the House of Representatives because of the tea party or in spite of it?
One can argue that the tea party's willingness to accept and push questionable candidates cost Republicans in key Senate races. Sharron Angle and Christine O'Donnell were so far out there that even the zealots who dress up as Uncle Sam or wrap themselves in American flags couldn't muster up the courage to vote for them.
Without Sarah Palin and the tea party's intervention in Delaware, Mike Castle would have captured the GOP nomination but Castle is — God forbid–a moderate and there's just no room in the tea party universe for moderation.
Polls show Castle would have cruised to victory in a win the GOP needed but Christine O'Donnell was a flawed candidate with fudged credentials and a persona so flaky that she made Palin seem smart.
And this was the year that Republicans could finally send Nevada casino bagman Harry Reid packing. The Senate majority leader's public approval rating in his home state was so low that a banana-chomping monkey could have taken the seat.
But the tea party went even lower on the evolutionary chain and came up with Sharron Angle, a devisive extreme right-wing troglodyte with a penchant for off-the-wall statements.
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32 Responses to "With friends like the tea party, Republicans don't need enemies"
The tea party movement was captured by the Big Tent Republicans. How else would the Vice Presidential Nominee from 2008 end up being the "Tea Party's chief flake."
Besides, they needed farther right loons to make far right Republicans look like moderates.
Funny how fiscal responsibility has become looney.
All Keynesian, all the time baby!
I was trying to make a funny. The fiscal responsibility faction seems to have taken a backseat to the anti-mosque faction after the Big Tent Republicans took over and distorted the message.
It's only faux contention. At the end of the day the Dims, Rethugs (regardless of what stripe) meet at local watering holes and no doubt laugh at the b.s. they pull on the American people. It's no different than defense and prosecutorial lawyers, adversaries in the courtroom, but buddies at the pub after dark. Hey, it's just a job to them; ie., ripping off hard-working citizens 24/7/365 with endless criminally inspired cockamamie legislation.
It won't take long to corrupt this new batch of reps. They'll be indoctrinated quickly to the fact that if they don't play the game and follow the party leadership's marching orders then they won't be seated on any committees or at least those of substance. : |
Carl Nemo **==
Let's hope you're wrong, Carl.
It is that bad and worse Almandine. A number of years back I read a book "The Rich and the Super Rich" by Ferdinand Lundberg (deceased) an economist. The book lays out in great detail how the U.S. is managed by the shadowy oligarchs down through their foundations, lawyers and lobbyists on affecting legislation for their corporate benefit.
Even Congress has 'customs' that are followed; ie, a pecking order along with protocols and procedures to be followed. When the freshmen Congressmen arrive they go through indoctrination. Of course their pay and benefit packages are addressed, but then they are taken in the backroom just like new recruits and the 'law of the political land' is laid out to them. So from the brow of a cigar smoking oligarch, sitting in a plush club chair, courtesy of his area "billionaire gentlemen's club" ideas that benefit his bottomline predicates a process to be set in motion through their lawyers, to lobbyists, then onto his running dogs in Congress. Good dogs get rewarded handsomely while bad dogs don't get reelected…period!
Pick up a copy of "The Rich and the Super Rich". It will set you free… : )
With my knowledge base I still can't believe we were suckered into voting of Obama, my wife too. I guess we're impressed by erudition, feigned or otherwise, but failed to spot the con artist. Barack Obama is a very eloquent speaker, teleprompter or not. He's able to handle himself well on his feet, but he's definitely not a leader and has turned out to be a synthesized, holding shill of a President until the 'rethugs' regain office as they've done so now. The Republicans are the flagship party of the shadowy oligarchs referenced in my opening; ie., the folks that own America and its people lock, stock and barrel. : |
Carl Nemo **==
I know what you mean about the oligarchs and their minions in Congress. My hope is only that the "new" reps – yes, those angry, irascible good old boy/gal types just elected – show the old guard their middle finger when it comes to breaking their promises to those who elected them. The raping of the republic has to stop somewhere / sometime. Why not now?
I think rather than reading the Rich and Super Rich, I'd be better off reading the Federalist Papers if it's being set free that's the goal. Then again, got any good books on insurrectionist tactics and strategy?
Many if not most of the clowns that have been recently elected will compromise their committment for change once they leave Mayberry, USA. It's the core rot of the system itself that precludes change; ie., PAC's, lobbyist shenanigans etc. Why would billionaires or centimillionaires spend 50 to a 100 million plus of their own money to get elected? The answer is to be in a position of legislative influence that will benefit their bottomline in some way.
With the recent SCOTUS ruling giving corporations the same status as citizens; then in time we'll have not simply millionaires in the Senate and the House, but the oligarchs themselves doing the legislating, seemingly as a 'hobby'. / : |
Speaking of good books on tactics and strategy; I highly recommend "The SAS Fighting Techniques Handbook" by Terry White and "SAS Survival Guide" by John Wiseman. Both are available from Amazon and other book sellers. I own multiple copies of both. Survival, in the event the balloon goes up is more than weapons, tactics, and strategies though. It first begins in the mind with an unrelenting will to never, ever quit in the face of adversity. Many if not most U.S. citizens have become too soft and weak-minded to prevail against seemingly overwhelming odds, but it can be done and it will be so.
As in most successful insurrections such as our "War of Independence" it took the lives and fortunes of the few to save the many from British oppression and to change the course of history. At that time both the British army and navy were the most powerful force on earth; ie., an 18th century superpower, yet our ragtag army and militias prevailed. The reason is they employed guerilla tactics emulating methods learned from the "Indian Wars" that preceded our revolution. The British were still confronting the enemy in close, ordered formations wearing red coats which make for great targets too. They were not prepared for total and absolute, unorthodox resistance from a population of ragtag colonists.
I hope the info helps. Don't forget to stay fit too. Couch potatoes with 'dunlaps desease'; ie., their bellies dun lapped over their belts aren't going to fare well if they have to go from 0 on the couch to 60mph in order to save their butts and loved ones too. Have a plan and execute it if necessary.
"Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory" …Miguel de Cervantes
Carl Nemo **==
Be forewarned. Insurrection will only play into their hands and allow the police state to come into full fruition. It's exactly what they want to pull the curtain down on this nation and "thin the herd."
If we don't start a revolution ourselves, they will pull a false flag and blame it on anyone actively speaking out against their agenda of globalism.
Passive resistance is considered terrorism by the state, and those participating can expect to be held indefinitely without due process. We are condemned to injustice and brutality. Most Americans just don't know it yet.
I'm not trying to discourage you guys, but this is what is in store for you should you decide to resist them. You need to be prepared to give everything, including your lives, if you go down this path. If you want to know what it's like, ask a Palestinian.
Hi Woody,
My reply to Almandine was not to encourage revolution. Only a fool would do so, but rest assured someone will do so once the balloon goes. My reference to the "balloon" could be the money going bad through hyperinflation, no auto deposits of SS checks or of a welfare nature, no more money for food stamps, unemployment etc. Then rest assured many people will rush the perimeter with the end result being "blood in the streets".
We discuss this issue on CHB regularly. When my aforedescribed scenario occurs, the people will be at a loss for words and beyond discussions be they web based, town hall or wherever. They will turn into mad dogs. There's only a thin veneer of civilization being held up at this point in time and it will only take a spark to set off a great cleansing.
Yes there are peaceful ways to turn things about, but no one is striking en masse' as they do in France, Greece and other places or failing to send the check in the mail or canceling auto withdrawals from their accounts. The process is called "monkey-wrenching" and is a form of guerilla tactic still within the system but which challenges the order of the day.
I'm afraid many years of the mass dispensation of antidepressants along with the fluoridation of our water supplies and the immersion of our collective psyches with "boob tube" programming have dociled our citizens to the point of being almost lobotomized. Mention a "Black Friday" sale or some stupid sports event, "Dancing with the Stars" or some other mind-numbing nonsense and they'll be "all ears" and full of trivial information concerning such events. Ask them who the VP of the U.S., Speaker of the House, or how many U.S. Senators we have and their faces go blank. I'm never disappointed by this demonstrated mass stupidity on a daily basis.
Case in point. Just look at the plethora of assclowns that just ran for public office local to federal level and "won". Ouch! / : |
"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." – Edward R. Murrow
Carl Nemo **==
So what's your solution?
Hey Carl, I'm fully prepared for all that. But I'm still holding out for a political solution. The fat lady hasn't sung yet, but she surely is warming up in the green room.
I've noticed that further replies to either mine or Almandine's is disabled which to me over time is a 'flag' that our site host wants us to cut our "thought thread" concerning insurrection etc.
"So what's your solution"…extract from reply
3x+5=3x+8 as expressed by this equation Almandine has no solution and we'll have to rely on the way of the "Tao" to reveal the outcomes; i.e., the future path for our nation as a function of an evolutionary process. Our national plight along with the byzantine complexities of government have rendered us no different than laborers on the "Tower of Babel" project referenced in the bible. Lotsa noise, no solutions yet everyone seemingly has the solution…no? : |
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Carl Nemo: I was going to comment, but your last paragraph says it all. My wife and I both are two extremely bitter Obama voters, but not devotees. This nation was in desperate need of a true leader, one devoted to capitalism while at the same time bringing things back to a sustainable balance.
Such is not the case. Corporatism rules the day, and I am afraid the cost will be steep while falling heaviest upon the weakest. If one wants to guess as to the greatest catalyst the Tea Party had, it is Barack Obama.
I have noticed as well the changes that have taken place on this site. It seems as though the crippling vines of corporate America has made its way onto this page as well.
If you go to "Blue Ridge Muse" you'll read an article concerning his back. It seems too that he's engaged in press related assignments which have no doubt kept him distracted from the site. It would be nice to know who manages the site in his absence. Quite possibly it's one of the longtime moderators on RR or contributing editors. I think the HuffPo articles et al. are simply an expedient solution while he's currently indisposed.
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If I wanted Huffpo… I'd go there.
Doug owes us better.
Doug Thompson has been good to us all in terms of tolerance and latitude concerning posts either positive or negative. It's his "thought vessel", under his command so to speak and I think he deserves some generous slack on our collective part, "his loyal crew in thought"…no?
You might care to read his "Blue Ridge Muse" article concerning his back and within the reference to the work he's doing.
The man evidently has to make a buck or two, so I'm not going to jump on him about HuffPo articles. To me it's still CHB regardless of what's posted.
I read articles, dissect them, then make a determination if its worth my effort to respond. Actually if you respond to to a HuffPo article you'll get far more readers concerning your post then simply on CHB via a Google search.
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." …Sam Adams
So consider your posts to HuffPo articles via CHB as just another place to create more 'brush fires' of the mind. : )
Carl Nemo **==
It's a shame the way it's going. I only reiterated my post on the other threads to make it undeniable.
Shame is a large word to bandy about, however forgiveness and understanding have two syllables squared.
Would that resound in the cavernous hearts of men?.. kcaH.
Hey Bryan…
Maybe so. As I implied above, I thought the old edge was dulling and needed to be sharpened. And it was getting late…
Hey Carl, it appears that the number of replies on a particular thread is limited by the software and has nothing to do with content.
I think that's correct.
Could you folks please return my poking the hornet's nest stick? Thank you.
The only two solutions to the oligarchy are
(A) Leaving America
(B) Collapsing the system through sustained general strikes, work stoppages and enormous economic sacrifice and civil disobedience.
Both are quite painful, especially to those who grew up playing by the rules taught to them about the country they loved, neither of them are guaranteed to work and either one could wind up costing you very dearly.
So in essence there is no real solution that doesn't involve a lot more pain that that which we are already experiencing, see Woody's reference to Palestinians for clarification.
It's going to be a very long and sad seventy years…
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