text:
Baroness Deech: If gays can marry, cohabiting sisters should be allowed civil partnerships
Post your comment
Comments on this article are now closed.
Reader comments
Nonsense. And we know it is nonsense because heterosexual marriage never lead to these family-based paranoid fantasies these bloody fools seem to be harbouring.
Her remark about "preferring" sexual relationships over blood relationships clearly demonstrates her facile bloody bias since heterosexual relationships are also sexual relationships.
Just another clown tumbling out of the clown car to make a fool of herself.
You're right!
Old dragon Deech could stop talking nonsense.
Don't be unkind to dragons.
This woman is a major, major hypocrite.
*'Deech was placed at no.26 in Channel 4's "The God List", which ranked "the fifty people of faith in Britain who exercise the most power & influence over our lives". '
Just another religious loon trying to impose their religious views on the rest of society. Her speech is evermore astounding when you consider that she is reportedly a 'bioethicist'.
She is also the daughter of an Jewish historian who fled Vienna, then Prague & finally to Britain in order to escape certain death by the anti-semitic policies of the Nazis. Other members of her family died in the Nazi concentration camps, along with homosexuals who were equally hated & targeted by the Nazis. You would think that as an 'ethicist', the daughter of an historian & a person that has demonstrated her intellect in other field that she might have made the clear connection & parallels between anti-semitism & homophobia. She has absolutely no excuses for her homophobia. Shame!
"Just another religious loon trying to impose their religious views on the rest of society."
In my opinion its just some twisted b1tch who is looking for state approval to marry her own sister.
(Again) in my opinion the dirty old mare wants to get a yard broom and some bleach and give that filthy mind of hers a good scrub.
That's just the sort of behaviour that will lead to kids being born with webbed feet and tails.
She also knows it's nonsense. But they have lost so they are now just being nasty and spiteful as christians always are, when their shouty voices are not listened to any more.
There are issues about family carers and tax but they are nothing to do with this bill, and she knows it. If she is so concerned about these issues why has she done nothing about them before now.
She is a bigot pure and simple.
First of all marriage is an exclusive club, then when we get it, suddenly everyone should have it, even the family pet? Get real Deech, just admit you hate us and be honest about it. You have fooled no one.
I can live with your hate, just not with your lies.
"She is a bigot pure and simple."
No, she is a disingenuous bigot.
Actually, she's not a Christian, she's a Jew.
It doesn't affect the premise of your argument though, that religion is more about temporal power than spiritual life.
I stand corrected. I thought I had read she was catholic, but it was actually that she is 26th in Channel fours God list of the most influential people "of faith" whatever that means.
To me there is no difference what religion they are. To them, I know it makes a huge difference. Hence all the wars.
The one thing that brings religion together seems to be an anti gay agreement.
And she witters about short romances – as if heteros don't have any
Why is it so many homophobes suddenly admit to obsess over incest like they have thought about it and fantasised over it
Siblings don't always come conveniently in two's, what if there are more than two cohabiting sisters?
How will civil partnerships address their situation?
Now that Civil Partnerships can be celebrated in church, will religions be happy to carry one out for two sisters, or a father and his daughter, knowing that these may not be loving relationships but rather ones for tax purposes. This isn't what Civil Partnerships were for, nor what marriage is for. This was not the right place to introduce this amendment, what is being discussed here relates to tax law, and welfare rights.
In addition, a man who married or had a Civil Partnership with his daughter, will have to divorce her if she wants to get married to another, thus any tax benefit would be lost, so really she's best marrying her dad, waiting for him to die, getting the tax benefit, then getting married to the person she loves.
This particular amendment, which keeps coming back, is primarily concerned with inheritance tax and could be resolved with a higher threshold or some other way.
This particular amendment – along with nearly all the others – comes from religious zealots clutching at any straws in an attempt to sink the Bill. What a waste of time!
I agree, Im in favour of sibling civil partnerships but it should be discussed along with the hetero-partnerships bill, not the gay marriage bill. This is clearly a ploy to sink the marriage bill
I'm not, as they are not romantic and sexual relationships – the very essence of both Civil Partnerships and marriage. There is a major concern raised with these that they may be involve coercion, and there is sufficient evidence of relationship abuse with families to justify that, by which I mean one person have power over another, for example a father marrying a daughter. The problems they seek to remedy all involve not love but tax liability – in most cases these people wouldn't even be living together. If inheritance tax needs to be reformed, fine, but they are not anything like Civil Partnerships or marriage, and those are rewarded because they encourage stability – which is why society rewards them.
Absolutely. Plus those couples are already next of kin and have rights in the event of death.
Many of these Members of the House of Lords are mentally ill! Why do the British people persist with this undemocratic institution? Should be scrapped! It is beyond me!
If we had an elected House of Lords it would be the same as the House of Commons and therefore be pointless, as they'd be under the control of the party whip. I'd like to see an end to all hereditary peers and bishops in the House of Lords, an end to PMs choosing peers and a non-party affiliation, no ex-MP should ever become a Lord. We need a house that's a congregation of the greatest minds of our time, from all walks of life. A council of humanists, who can see reason and cannot be wavered when it comes to equality and human rights for all people. The Lords should really be a house of independents, not affiliated to any party, religion or strict school of thought. There are many people out there who would be perfect for the House of Lords, but unfortunately, unless we see change for the better, it will never happen.
MS Deech is unelected.
Her opinion is irrelevant.
Scrap the House of Lords.
Inheritance Tax is theft, pure and simple. You've paid all your income tax, council tax, VAT etc so the little bit that's yours should then be yours to do with as you like. No-one should have their misery multiplied by losing their home when someone dies.
However, the injustices in the cases of the 'two sisters' or the single daughter that's looked after elderly parents for half a lifetime should be remedied by abolishing IHT, not by tinkering with CPs.
Baroness Deech has a strongly anti-gay voting rights record, and this was clearly designed to be yet another cynical wrecking amendment. Well done Lord Alli in helping to reject it !
If she tries to introduce it again, it should be rejected again.
Usually taxes are payable whenever any large sum of money is transferred from one person to another. I'm not sure why inheritance should be different. You only pay any if your estate is worth more than £325 000 (and there are various significant exemptions), so the vast majority is paid by the very wealthy, which helps to stop wealth becoming concentrated in a few wealthy families over time. If anything, I think council tax and VAT make less sense than inheritance tax.
D'oh !
Do get real. In many parts of the South East £325k won't even buy you an unmodernised semi, so you're not even comfortably off, let alone 'very wealthy' !
The government should look at exactly what the purpose of inheritance tax is, what's its goal? I would say that it's more designed to prevent rich people passing on massive sums of wealth creating a more unequal, less egalitarian society, and if you are concerned in that area then perhaps set it with a starting rate of £1m, or even £5m. A good point was also made that when joined in a Civil Partnership or marriage you are both responsible for each other in terms of welfare, so a couple are disadvantaged in terms of welfare payments. If two sisters married they wouldn't be eligible for the same levels of job-seekers allowance or income support or housing benefit as two separate individuals, which might be even more problematic if they lived in separate houses.
They do also already have trusts which they can set up, and that is what many rich families do. These proposals won't mean much to the average person because they don't have the wealth to make it relevant.
I disagree. The accumulation of wealth during a lifetime by the very wealthy is often aided by tax devices/vehicles (that only they can afford) and this is a way of recouping fair contributions that the very wealthy have evaded during their lifetime. So take the silver spoon out of your mouth and earn your own fortune.
As Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr said, '(t)axes are the price we pay for a civilized society.' So, if you want the benefits of living in a civilised country, pay your taxes with gratitude or go and live in a place like South Africa where you have to pay a fortune to private security firms to protect your assets from thieves. Paying tax is a lot less traumatic than having your assets stolen, often violently.
Thanks for sharing your opinion, Baroness Beech, but I'm afraid everybody will agree it is absolutely irrelevant. Just like you ;-)
She has a valid point .But hey those who talk about 'equal' marriage are after all sibling-phobes since they deny sisters or brothers , not to say granny and grandchild the right to marriage. What harm can it do – if two people or three people love each other? – why should the so-called 'LGBT' community not add 'S' at the end for siblings and be inclusive .This is the 21st Century, attitudes have changed and it's time the dinosaurs left their prejudices behind and their religious definitions of marriage .Marriage has always changed through the ages.Just as they stopped black and white people getting married , now it's siblings! Just as same-sex 'marriage' cannot be consummated , is not complementary, is not unitive or creative so is sibling-equal- marriage .Equality is equality .
This is the Marriage Bill (same-sex couples).
Go make your own bill, and let's talk about it again.
She has gotten "same sex couples" confused with "same sex siblings"… poor old dear.
Siblings are already related. Marriage, amongst other things, is about establishing a new family relationship where there is none.
Why don't homophobes like you go away? Most of you are as ancient and out of touch as the parade of deathbed loons on the House of Lords. For there was an age divide between the supporters and opponents of this bill.
Sorry, but since when could gay people produce children? SSM has nothing to do with forming family relationships -leave children out of it.
It's not that difficult with the old turkey baster. Otherwise adoption is a legitimate way of forming a family.
And marriage in it self is NOT about procreation. You argument is completely invalid when you factor in couples who:
a) Choose not to have children
b) Are beyond child bearing age
c) Are infertile and therefore unable to conceive
Er hello… I have a child.. thank you.
Besides when we're seeing the planet being over populated and riots and wars starting because there is not enough food, fuel etc I think two men or two women getting married because they love each other is hardly going to add to the problems of the word but more help ease the problems of the world.
Perhaps if you concentrated so much on the real issues/problems of this world, like the above, you could make a difference instead of nit picking about a couple of the same sex loving each other.
You have a child because of a third party. As a gay person, you went out of your way to do this-not like some heterosexual who it happened to by accident. OK I AM assuming that you didn't have a fling with a member of the opposite sex. In which case, fair enough.
So did you use the turkey baster/ivf method.
If so, you've a cheek to talk to me about over population.
Rubbish, with all due respect. The discussion here about umion/marriage between siblings is about fiduciary/tax matters, it is not about love as is the argument for equal marriage. These fiduciary/tax issues need to be dealt with separately in another bill, with the protagonists running their own agenda, not piggybacking on ours. In saying this, I am not commenting on the worthiness or otherwise of these extraneous issues, rather I am saying we should keep our agenda clear of all these red herrings that are clouding / saboataging our goal of equal marriage.
Stan and Ollie on 'equal marriage'
It's a topsy-turvey world indeed !
Thanks for that laugh Ray. A bit of humour certainly helps us get through the day.
bugger off am not marrying my sister & I live with her. One of the few things that gets me through the day, is that am safe in the knowledge I will not marry her but I will feel blooming sorry to the guy she will. Besides which surely that is incest anyways and that is illegal? This woman is tapped in the head…..
I love my sisters and brothers very much, but even the thought of living with them brings me out in a cold sweat. And I don't have any romantic or sexual feelings for them, which is the very essence of why you make a longtime (they say "lifetime") commitment to one person in a CP or marriage.
Also, to be properly effectively, I'm afraid it just wouldn't be one would it … it would be the whole bl**dy lot.
Ray might want to marry his grandmother, or nephew, or daughter, but then that's the sort of perverted sick nonsense you now get as the last desperate gasps of the anti-gay movement wind up their hate campaign.
Wouldn't be surprised if Ray was really Dr James (Mrs) incogneto :-p
OMG incestuous polygamy scare!
Baroness Deech… really!
….and dogs and cats and goats and my great great grandmother…YAWN YAWN!
yes weve heard that line so many times before
(I think il email her now and tell her i wanna marry my goldfish)
funny isnt it that the church will bless animals on st francis day
but not loving human beings
Does your goldfish have a substantial portfolio that you want to inherit?
Please note I am not a financial advisor and you should disregard any advice I give :D
IL get 'my ppl.' 2 talk with my goldfishe's 'ppl.'
(so glad I did that pre-nup agreement) r we could b in 4 a messy divorce
Are spinster sisters going to want to have to go through divorce processes should one of them find a prospective spouse and wish to terminate their "civil partnership" with their sibling?
There are valid tax and financial reasons for non-romantic co-habitating people to have some kind of legally-recognized relationships. But neither marriage nor civil partnerships is designed appropriately for such arrangements. Such relationships, by their very nature, assume that the door is always open for one or both participants to marry and perhaps cease the co-habitation. Obviously, that is not one of the expected goals of marriage or civil partnerships, hence the need for divorce.
Some kind of "civil partnership lite" would be needed for the spinster sisters of society. Something that allows for rapid exit if some gentleman (or lady) sweeps one of the sisters off her feet and takes her away to marry.
"The state should not prefer sexual relationships, which may be short-lived and serial, over blood relationships that have proved to have endured decades."
Which is why you've spent the last few decades trying to remedy the inequality of an unrelated man and woman being able to marry while a devoted brother and sister can't…
Or is this just some crap you've made up to justify your prejudice, promote hatred and demean LGBT people's relationships?
Vile, hateful woman. I wish someone would verbally jump all over her and show her up for the fool and bigot she is.
"I wish someone would verbally jump all over her and show her up for the fool and bigot she is"
I think you just did Iris
Nobody needs to "show her up for the fool and bigot she is." She's already doing a better job of that than most others could.
so why the total inaction since the CP Act in 2005 (and Tebbit's "elderly sisters" scenario)?
It is clear they don't care about the "elderly sisters" only about wreaking this Bill, and someone should confront them on it
What infuriates me is the sneaky assumption that gay relationships and/or civil partnerships equate to sibling relations — ie "very close and warm friendships", not "proper relationships like marriage".
The reason why these people keep rattling on about sisters in civil partner ships and other nonsense is quite simple — they don't believe or want to accept that our relationships are real.
The other side of this coin is that if a brother and sister were living together then because opposite sex couples can presently marry then they should be able to marry to avoid inheritance tax, why is Baroness Deech not plumping for that?
The brother and sister should be able to form a civil partnership rather.
why is Baroness Deech not plumping for that?
Because she has a religious, homophobic agenda. If this is of such a great concern, then she should go and organise her own bill. This bill is about equal marriage, not fiducial relationships.
Sisters already have a legally recognised familial relationship, they do not require marriage to form a family relationship.
If the tax laws are disadvantaging a pair of sisters who have been living together for many years then perhaps the tax laws should be reviewed.
"Sisters already have a legally recognised familial relationship, they do not require a civil partnership to form a family relationship."…rather
The previous comment only if as Baroness Deech suggests…
And what exactly IS the problem with civil partnerships for sisters?
Seriously, they weren't good enough for those pro-same sex marriage as they were too 'cold', 'clinical' and unromantic and 'JUST' a legal contract.
Well, then, if it's 'just' a legal contract let sisters have it!
What exactly business of it of the dissenters here? Doesn't affect them.
The House of Lords are supposed to be debating the gay marriage equality bill, civil partnerships for siblings is outside the remit of this bill and is quite separate.
The Baroness is not being serious, she is wanting to waste time.
sab, you've totally and utterly missed the whole point of the bill – it's to is stop denying one single group of people the right to marry, to allow them equality in the law. It's got nothing to do with whether the name is too clinical, although it can be a clumsy title to use sometimes. In some ways Civil Partnerships are better than marriage, because they don't have the patriarchal nonsense, the inequality of roles, subjugation of women, the historical properly / women owning aspects, and today's modern couples do want their relationships to be free from that baggage and very much more equal. We made Civil Partnerships equal because we live as equals in them – no baggage, no pre-defined template.
But to deny marriage to couples based on their gender is discrimination and this is an attempt to put that right – because it doesn't stand up to moral and legal scrutiny.
But this is not about ssm- this is about civil partnerships.
Those pro-ssm have claimed civil partnerships are 2nd class, unromantic and most definitely not marriage.
So, given this, why NOT give this 'lesser' legal agreement to siblings.
Won't affect your marriage, will it?
Civil partnerships just as with marriage are about creating a legal relationship where non currently exists. If I were to die tomorrow intestate it would be my brother who inherits my possessions. If I'm in hospital undergoing emergency treatment my brother would have no problem being present. My boyfriend on the other hand has no such relationship with me until such time as I enter into a civil partnership or hopefully marriage.
While I do agree that they are second class, unromantic and definitely not marriage, the purpose of civil partnerships is also not to help people avoid inheritance tax which is the only reason a sibling pair might want a civil partnership. What you want is a reform of tax law which is fair enough but siblings do not need civil partnerships.
"But this is not about ssm- this is about civil partnerships."
However the Baroness is scaremongering about the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill, see below.
"The eventual passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, could lead to cohabiting relatives, or carers, being given the same legal status as married couples, the House of Lords has heard."
Simple get rid of all the tax benefits!
We want equality and our relationships on par with others. If it's to do with inheritance tax etc then get rid of all the incentives, being able to pass taxes between people etc. That would be fairer to the state and to single people. Not difficult really.
Green getting in the way of equality…mmm
Sorry GREED…no Green
To explain the practicalities:
The issue of tax (etc) benefits is that 2 people integrate their lives and finances to the extent that on the death of one the other could be faced with the need to sell a home to pay the taxes (making that person homeless), and would break up everything built together. They also take some financial and othe responsibility each for the other. A singleton doesn't have these claims on them or a "joint" life.
If we want to recognise and protect those partners who cannot marry or CP, then the French system of "PACS" is an acceptable example
PACs don't cover close relatives despite such arrangements being proposed by the French antis trying to water down the original PACs legislation in the same way as Baroness Deech and friends. Interestingly those proposals were baulked at by the catholic church who while wanting to wreck the PACs proposals, couldn't countenance partnerships of close relatives. A PACs can only be entered into by same sex or different sex couples and is, if you like, 'marriage lite' from which some couples go on to form a full marriage while others prefer to remain with the PACs status.
Sorry there should be no tax benefits to married people. Single people have to purchase a house, maintain repair it, and provide for old age without tax benefits. Tell me that is fair. Couples have double incomes and still want tax allowances……….
Not getting the logic there but they they're not on about logic. They just want to divide and discriminate.
All this really says is that some people have no respect for us and never will
They see us as beneath them and irrelevant with no worthy emotions or dignity
All this nonsense about extending civil partnerships is just about showing their disdain for us being allowed to take up their right to marriage
I doubt they'd give two hoots about the two spinster sisters if it didn't let them have a dig at us
Black hearted homophobic bigots
What if there are three or more sisters cohabiting Baroness?
will only two of them be allowed a civil partnership, and if so how then will civil partnerships address the rights of the third, fourth and fifth cohabiting sister?
Or are you proposing polygamous civil partnerships for siblings?
There's a non-sequitor if ever there was one. She sounds awfully progressive, except that she's being vindictive.
If she wants same sex sinlings to be legally partnered and thats her only objection I say allow it.
I know some are a bit AHHHHH with incest and when it comes to reproduction then uea theres issues but in this case of same gender theres no issue there only two people in love.
It would spread equality and shut her up as if she said anytjing youd just fire back well you asked for this lol.
Clearly an wrecking amendment which will fail to be carried.
What I find so revealing is that all of the opposition who support her views have never bothered to campaign for sibling CPs since the consultation, let alone for heterosexual access after they were introduced in 2005 and up until 2010 when the Marriage Bill was in its infancy. I'm surprised nobody has put it to her.
Do they take us and all who support the Bill for fools?
she quoted the line god Help the mister who gets between me and my sister, but forgot the next line which emphasises the priority with a sexual relationship "and god help the sister who gets between me and my man" LOL
And even Baroness Deech's choice of song lyrics to quote comes from the 1950's when she was alive, her opinions belong way back there too.
Makes me feel sick.
She was the principal of my college at university. I had to go to her office once. I sat there and she told me that women lack confidence compared to men and to have confidence when doing my examinations. No thanks. Maybe she's the one who uses 'confidence' to cover up that she's lacking in intelligence.
Why must people like Ms. Deech hatefully seek to demean us, to demean our love by take away its sexual exclusivity?
Why must she lessen our love by diminishing it to the bond that exists between two siblings?
Answer: deep-seated HATRED.
Opponents of equal marriage have accused LGBT people of seeing it as a stepping-stone towards legal partnerships between close blood relatives. Now we see an opponent arguing in favour of the very same thing! All I have seen from the anti-equal marriage lobby in this debate so far is hypocrisy, smears and intimidation. Not a single convincing or rational argument. They're making utter fools of themselves.
So she traduces the Marriage Bill with an amendment that is clearly designed to delay it and pretending that sibling CPs are nothing to do with sex, yet here she is in 2010 railing against incest. Bloody hypocritical bigoted loon.
Yes. And not only is she wanting to preventing cousins from marrying yet advocating civil partnerships between close family members, the logic of her proposal is that three or more brothers and sisters living together would need to form a 'mènage à plusieurs' in order to keep the family money in their own hands. And her fellow-travellers think same-sex marriage is a step too far. Ha ha ha.
She really is good at playing a daft ape isn't she.
Perhaps Baroness Deech is successfully fooling herself but she's not convincing many others with her deliberate distortions of logic.
Hey lady my parents were first cousins – it ain't too unusual in country folk LOL – but funny my uncle was the first gay contact I had – so I'm like you doll Deech big on keeping it in the family.
who is this daft old tart ? Is she the "Brother" Tebbit finds so attractive ? …similar politics i see !
I for one hope that for Lady Knight tomorrow indeed will never come.
But the go'vt should still make a "domestic partnership" category for people who live together without it needing to be anybody's business but theirs whether they are having sex or not.
What she is doing and the oponents clutching at is a valid point in the sense that maybe something needs to change in the law regarding siblings/carers etc.
But she doesn't really care it just suits to throw in with the quagmire of nonsense being used to oppose marriage equality.
A couple (2 people, not more) of the same sex are equitable to a heterosexual couple in a vast number of ways. And despite the vocal opposition while not capable of genetically creating a baby it has been proven that gay couple make very good parents, often providing homes to those desperate for adoption.
If she wants rights for siblings etc, and really cared, she would be bringing it up in the proper context. Instead she shows she is nothing but selfish in raising it purely as an attempt to scupper the same sex marriage bill.
In other words she is a selfish bigot.
You forgot to add vindictive, a selfish and vindictive bigot attempting to block same sex couples from pursuing their happiness in marriage.
As this silly woman is chair of the Bar Standards Board [ a post she probably won't have much longer ], and therefore a Barrister, you'd think she would know that a] your Next of Kin has the same rights to inheritance and power of attorney ect as a spouse and b] marrying your blood relations is incest [ or has she been reading Jeremy Irons? ]
Is anyone going to make a formal complaint to the Bar about her? I'm sure her comments must already breech the Equality Act.
It's amazing the many subtle ways homophobia exposes itself eh.
If one accepts that any one thing can lead to another, we might have to consider banning breastfeeding (for example). Breastfeeding an infant could so easily lead to some women breastfeeding puppies and kittens and god knows what else.
She has a point, but is trussing it up and throwing it out in an effort to get her bigotry across. Perhaps there does need to be some form of relationship that should be recognised by the law for cohabiting vulnerable family members, which give them protections under the law in the forms of inheritance and medical care?
She is however once again fulfilling the stereotype of most bigots who are against same sex marriage by reducing it all down to one thing; Sex.
To be honest the only person i would have a problem with marrying and reproducing would be you !
just so you know …THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS god
have a good day ! XX
you and Dirty Filth would make a lovely couple
check him out im sure he is on GRINDR
Yeah, like the Reverend Graham Capill, leader of New Zealand's defunct Christian Heritage Party, who served prison time for serial rape of three little girls, guys? Or doesn't the sexual violation of female children or women matter to you ratbags? Or Stephen Green's spousal abuse of his ex-wife Caroline? Or Aussie fundie Richard Madden's sexual addiction while married?
What majority would that be ?
Well that's what your chum Baroness Deech is advocating.
Natural conclusion perhaps of the impulsive mind. Face validity has however been demonstrated to be full of inaccuracy. This is her naturally going off on a tangent. In the UK there is already recognition very close to marriage. I do not see sisters being allowed civil partnerships at this moment, do you? How can someone match equalising the rights of couples with two people not related to each other(!) to the marriage of those related? You can't block rights based on 'what ifs'. However, considering it, what is wrong with recognising platonic relationships regardless of the couple? I for one am asexual, the person I may want to marry will be unrelated to me, but it will be an asexual partnership all the same.
So how many complained when marriage was redefined to the current state? It hasn't always been defined as this.
This isn't an argument against marriage equality or civil partnerships. Personally, I'm in favour of non-sexual significant relationships receiving equivalent legal recognition, but that will have to wait relevant amending legislation.
Let's call their bluff.
Um, the Bible is against homosexuality, Nature is FULL of that behaviour as well as other crazy variations to humans. We can clearly break God and Nature away from each other. If you're arguing for Yahweh, if homosexuals are seen as offensive, who cares? I find some passages in the bible abhorrent – they shame the god they talk about worshiping. Seriously, look at it all.
One example:
And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive? … Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves. Numbers 31:15-18 Homosexuals are dirty but paedophilia isn't? Slavery isn't? misogyny isn't? No, just gays. :) See your lack of logic?
Judging things on how they make you feel doesn't really make them right or wrong. If you are disgusted by something it doesn't mean you can claim it is unarguably wrong.
Not all feel that way. It is pretty much up to cultural relativism. If you're surrounded by bad imagery you will feel bad. It's a taught emotional association through various ways. People are plagued with negative emotion more in the USA than in Europe. Not all cultures are plagued with that rubbish. Homosexuality seems natural all the same to me, if we are going on what is present in Nature. It's there in nature. How is it not natural? I, however, am asexual, I'm probably a lot more abnormal. I don't feel the least bit ashamed despite going against Evolutionary and alleged Godly functions. No one said being asexual was bad, it is for the best part, simply skipped over.
I think you're both out to lunch, but hey, so long as you are not forcing your ways of life on anyone else, who cares what you do about what your are or aren't doing with others?
The Bible is contradictory on its support of incestuous marriage. It is both approved and condemned. The contradictory nature of the Bible is common.
Genesis 20:12
And yet indeed, she [Sarah] is my [Abraham's] sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
Marrying his half sister.
There are other references in favour: Genesis 17:16 (Sarah to be pregnant basically, it's just following on), Exodus 6:20 (Amram took his father's sister as a wife and blessed her with children).
Condemned: Deuteronomy 27:22, Leviticus 18:9, 12, Leviticus 20:17, 19.
To Christian nations this is problematic. To honour the Bible is incestuous marriage condemned or approved? For Christians should it be allowed or not. Maybe you aren't Christian. In which case I apologise. If you're Muslim you are good, only Ibn Qayyim thought incestuous marriage should be tolerated for Mohammed allegedly knew of the Zoroastrians practicing and didn't forbid it.
What the hell do these people put in their coffee in the morning. their arguments and speeches are getting more and more idiotic every time another one opens their mouth.
Anybody with an ounce of intelligence realises it opens up a can of worms. It's not (necessarily) homophobia to say this: it's the simple principle that once something like marriage is FUNDAMENTALLY altered -which is what ssm will do, there's nothing to stop it being altered again.
Those pro-ssm know this; hence the urge to dismiss the Baroness.
Go, Deech, play 'em at their own equality game. Pro-ssm hypocrites that they are. I mean in what WAY does two sisters having a cp affect them? It won't.
This grumpy posh old cow once shouted abuse at me for riding through a zebra crossing on my bike in Oxford when she was approaching it on foot. Can't say I liked her face or demeanour!
I think the Baroness is right. Many people who live with relatives are treated less fairly than those who live with people to whom they are unrelated but are married. This means that many people lose their homes upon bereavement because they cannot pay the taxes that spouses are exempt from paying. This ridiculous policy is supported by several political parties that purport to protect families. They do nothing of the sort. Everyone should be treated the same under tax law and those who inherit real estate should not risk losing their homes just because they have remained faithful to their own families instead of going to live with unrelated people. This has nothing to do with sexual orientation.
These comments are un-moderated and do not necessarily represent the views of PinkNews. If you believe that a comment is inappropriate or libellous, please contact us.
More like this
- US: 67 Congress members take part in NOH8 on The Hill III 1
- Lord Alli withdraws his pensions amendment to the equal marriage bill 26
- Nick Clegg: 'I look forward to one day seeing the rainbow flag fly over every government building' 9
- Liberty: Pensions inequality remains in marriage bill 9
- Coalition for Marriage: 'Quakers, Unitarians and Liberal Jews have unfairly dominated the equal marriage debate' 61
Most commented this week
- Christian bakers lose court appeal in 'gay cake' row 311
- Trans teen refused service because staff didn't believe his ID belonged to him 160
- 7-year-old put into father's custody after mother 'raised him as female' 117
- More than a billion people are still living under British anti-gay laws 100
- Trans student found hanged after filing complaint about bullying 92
- Gay couple receive death threats after showing support for Donald Trump 88
- Russian embassy mocks Westerners as 'gay pigs' 82
- UKIP leadership hopeful Raheem Kassam attacked 'tranny-pushing' media 55
- Lawyer who carries 'anti-transgender gun' is backing Trump despite sex abuse claims 46
- Justice Minister: Turing's Law will go ahead as promised – I'm not sorry for blocking a rival bill 44


text:
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented a check for $75,000 today to the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.
The money is a scholar grant that will go to Dr. Jody Sima for her research work on improving markers of cardiovascular health in cancer survivors.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that is a joint effort of Hyundai Motor America and its more than 800 U.S. dealers. The organization's mission is to raise awareness of childhood cancer and celebrate the lives of children battling the disease. By the end of this year Hope on Wheels will have donated more than $57 million through its grant programs to pediatric cancer research since its inception in 1998.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Pfizer was the first—and is still the only—US pharmaceutical company to sign the Global Compact. Although there have been some claims of "bluewashing" tied to the agreement, which is voluntary and therefore has few enforcement mechanisms, many companies, including Pfizer, are implementing the compact's principles.
The goal behind the compact is for companies to work in partnership with UN agencies, labor and civil society groups, and governments to support universal environmental and social principles. Pfizer, in particular, has incorporated the compact's principles into its official Policies on Business Conduct, applied Green Chemistry practices to reduce waste during production, and was the first multinational pharmaceutical company in China to issue a corporate HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy that protects employees with the disease from from harassment and discrimination.It's probably no coincidence that Pfizer is a clear leader in this issue's manufacturers' rankings report. Perhaps there is something to be said for stepping out of the box and serving as an example when it comes to supporting global responsibility and standards.
As the new managing editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, I also intend to hold high the standards of this magazine. We will continue to provide the most up-to-date, accurate information you need to work in this ever-evolving, leading global industry.
Angie Drakulich is the managing editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, [email protected]


text:
Formula One plunged into its biggest crisis in 60 years on Friday with eight of the 10 teams announcing plans to set up their own championship.
Left field
Formula One can name anything complicated … even a list
How complicated can an entry list be? Very, if its anything to do with Formula One.
Talking Turkey with Lewis Hamilton
Of all the corners in Formula One this season, turn eight at the Istanbul Park Circuit subjects drivers to the highest G-forces (around 5G, or five times their body weight).
from Reuters Soccer Blog:
Poker obsession sweeps the sporting world
I am not exactly sure why being able to kick a ball or drive a car well means you would be good at card games, but the number of sportsmen indulging in professional poker tournaments has now reached ludicrous proportions.
Interviewing Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is resigned to the fact that his formula 1 world title defence could last only a handful more races and the McLaren driver has anointed fellow-Briton Jenson Button as his heir apparent.
Can you imagine Formula 1 without Ferrari?
Ferrari's threat to pull out of Formula One at the end of the year unless the governing body
backs down on a planned budget cap sets the stage for what will be heated talks at the top of the sport over the coming weeks.
Air Toro Rosso
Fabulous picture of Toro Rosso's two Sebastiens going in for a bit of Mutually Assured Destruction at the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend . Bourdais is in the air, Buemi underneath. None of the drivers were hurt. Josep Laoso was the man in the right place at the right time to capture this image. Who said Formula One wasn't dangerous?
Hey Mitch, Formula One drivers are more than talented…
Here's Reuters motor racing correspondent Alan Baldwin's reply to Mitch Phillips' piece above
Has time run out for Rubens to shed the number two tag?
It was hard not to feel just a little bit sorry for Rubens Barrichello after his second place behind Brawn GP team mate Jenson Button at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.
Have McLaren been punished enough already?
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh celebrates his 51st birthday on Wednesday and it doesn't look like being much fun.


text:
The Compact Calculator 98 2.0
Sponsored Links
The Compact Calculator 98 2.0 Ranking & Summary
RankingClick at the star to rank
Ranking Level
User Review: 0 (0 times)
File size: 601K
Platform: Windows 9X/ME/NT/2K/2003/XP/Vista
License: Freeware
Downloads: 4227
Date added: 1998-05-02
Publisher: Idea2 s.c
The Compact Calculator 98 2.0 description
The Compact Calculator 98 2.0. Business & Finance
The Compact Calculator 98 2.0 Screenshot
The Compact Calculator 98 2.0 Keywords
Bookmark The Compact Calculator 98 2.0
The Compact Calculator 98 2.0 Copyright
WareSeeker.com do not provide cracks, serial numbers etc for The Compact Calculator 98 2.0. Any sharing links from rapidshare.com, yousendit.com or megaupload.com are also prohibited.
Featured Software
Want to place your software product here?
Please contact us for consideration.
Contact WareSeeker.com
Related Software
Calculate resistor values by selecting band color for4 and 5 band resistors.Requires the VB 5.0 Runtimes. Free Download
Moon Phase Calculator is simple and easy to use tool Free Download
Compact MP3 Player is a simple and small application that allows you to play mp3 audio files Free Download
This program adds the following commands to the right-click menu of Bitmap Images: Set As Wallpaper (Tiled); Set As Wallpaper (Centered); Set As Wallpaper (Stretched). These commands are also accessib Free Download
32 Bit Fractal Kaleidoscopic screen saver. Beautiful fractal patterns with adjustable speed and replication.Requires the VB 5.0 Runtimes. Free Download
A freeware utility to add application specific sound events to Windows 95. Install & delete the 6 standard events for any Windows based program.Requires the VB 4.0 Runtimes. Free Download
Returns a sum of all pages in one or more tiff files.Requires the VB 4.0 Runtimes. Free Download
one calculator page has buttons large enough to operate with a finger. Free Download
Latest Software
Popular Software
Favourite Software


text:
Moderator: Team Cub
indy61 wrote:You ruined it, should have left it the way you found it(if it truly is nos). Only worth 500.00 now.
Mark In Richmond wrote:...how much do you guys think its worth?
On The Forums
All About Posts and Forum Questions
Mark In Richmond wrote:<snip> I changed the oil, put a new in a new battery and gas and it fired up. It is a truly a museum piece. I'm not looking to sell it yet but how much do you guys think its worth?
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Galaxy Note IIs To Get Update With Multi Window This Wednesday In Canada
When the Samsung Galaxy Note II came out internationally, one of its biggest software features was multi window. It allows you to snap two apps on top of each other, each taking up half of the screen. This is multitasking at its finest on Android, and everyone who wanted a Note II was excited to get it. However, it didn't go as planned.
North American variants came with multi window functionality stripped out. We don't know why, but it happened. US carriers slowly rolled out the updates with multi window, and the Verizon model came with it (though being released significantly later than the other models). Canadians are next, as Samsung Canada tweeted that come Wednesday, Canadian Note IIs are getting both multi window and Chinese language support. We aren't sure if this includes all carriers or just unlocked devices, but it's fantastic either way. Canadians, are you excited?


text:
Something we've found when we've done Capitol Journal Q&A's, where readers ask the questions, is that some of the issues on the voting public's minds aren't on anyone else's radar. Take, for example, the issue of the penny.
Some folks have been trying to get rid of the penny, our one-cent denomination, however there just never seems to be enough support to do so.
Well, elect Barack Obama and that might all change.
Politico.com reports that Obama, at a forum in Pennsylvania, was asked his thoughts on the penny. Obama replied that he'd like to do away with it, "as long as we find another place for Lincoln to land."
Of course, those of you who like to be particular about these things will no doubt note (get it, note?) that Lincoln already fronts the $5 bill. He's also one of three presidents on a coin and a bill - George Washington on the $1 bill and quarter, and Thomas Jefferson on the $2 bill and nickel. Though, to be exceptionally particular, Andrew Jackson (on the $20) and Ulysses S. Grant (on the $50) will be featured on dollar coins during the presidential rollout, so that list will soon expand to 5.
Long story short, this is an example of what happens when you get honest-to-goodness questions from the audience (rather than the fake town hall questions you see so often). People, when given the chance, tend to ask the things important to them.


text:
State Rep. Tim Moore, R-Farwell, issues statement on prison closing
STANDISH - With the closing of the Standish prison and the potential loss of about 300 jobs in this small Arenac County community, residents are fearing for the livelihood of their town and its businesses.
"It's going to affect the whole community," said Lori Curtis, a waitress at Standish Bakery and Restaurant, 112 E. Cedar, who is used to catering to lines or prison employees.
"In the morning they all come in for coffee and donuts," she said.
Curtis said she heard about the prison closing by word of mouth from her customers.
"We're feeling pretty down right now," City Manager Michael J. Moran III said at a press conference today. "I can't think of anything else that would affect us more short of another major industry closing."
Nikki Perez, an employee at Lumberjack Gym, 123 E. Cedar, said the closing of the prison may impact business there. She said about 10 of their members are prison employees.
"This county is poor enough as it is. We need that prison," said Amy Klopf, a Twining resident. "It's not hurting anything. It really doesn't. It's just sad."
Shauna Dunec, an employee at Dore's Party Store, 5353 M-61, said her dad is an employee at the prison. She said she hadn't yet spoken to him since she heard the news earlier today, but she's worried for him.
"I just talked to my mom and she is pretty upset," said Dunec, adding that her dad was transferred to the Standish prison less than a year ago after retiring from the military.
"It upsets me because my dad has been in the military forever and he has just now decided to retire. So that, and now this. He was kind of torn about it to begin with."
Michigan State Rep. Tim Moore, R-Farwell, today issued a statement after Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm issued an executive order to close several prisons in Michigan, including the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility.
"This is a sad day for the Standish community and the area families whose lives are being disrupted," Moore said. "I know that prison workers and their families, as well as many local businesses, are wondering what comes next. I've been in contact with the Department of Corrections and other state agencies that help in these situations to help with transitions, and to find out why Standish was included on the closure list."
Moore acknowledged the state is struggling with economic realities just like many companies in the state and throughout the nation.
"We all are in the midst of reinventing and re-imagining the future of our state," he said. "State leadership needs to answer these questions to remake Michigan and return stability to our communities, something residents need desperately and I will continue working on."


text:
Previous | Session 105 | Next
K. Snider, J. Hester, K. Healy (ASU)
We present 2MASS, MSX, and DSS data of two H II regions, M17 and NGC 2175, which are part of a statistical sample of embedded clusters in star formation regions within 2 kpc of the Sun. We have produced aligned images for each of the fields out to 2 degrees. Along with the aligned maps, we present color-color plots from 2MASS data which show the distribution of YSOs with circumstellar disks in each of the regions. MSX colors are also used to identify the embedded clusters, PAH emission, and ionization fronts.
M17 and NGC 2175 are only two examples of a complete survey we are putting together of low-mass star formation in H II regions. These regions are very different from isolated regions such as Taurus-Auriga, where low-mass stars are forming in relative isolation. It has been shown that the majority of low-mass stars form in dense clusters, where they are affected by nearby massive stars. Our statistical study will show the properties and processes associated with low-mass star formation in these dense regions, and how it is different then low-mass star formation in Taurus-Auriga. By using data from 2MASS, MSX, and DSS, we characterize the structure of the H II regions and identify young low-mass stars. For M17, the 2MASS source count data shows where there is the most absorbing material; it outlines the cavity of dense molecular gas that surrounds the blister H II region in M17. The MSX data for M17 also shows the ionization front and the photodissocciation region which are in the interior of the molecular cavity. We present similar results for NGC 2175.
Previous | Session 105 | Next
Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 36 5
© 2004. The American Astronomical Society.


text:
Several State Lawmakers Fighting Uphill Battle For Gay Marriage In Texas
Of all the states in the union, Texas seems one of the least likely to legalize gay marriage any time soon, but a handful of lawmakers are pressing the issue.
On Valentine's Day, Texas Sate Rep. Lon Burnam (D-Fort Worth) introduced a bill that would remove provisions in the Texas Family Code from 2003 that deny same-sex couples the ability to marry in the state and also allow Texas to recognize same-sex marriages from other states.
"Marriage has been the greatest and most rewarding experience of my life," Burnam said in a statement. "Continuing to deny all Texans the freedom to marry robs them of that experience and is detrimental to their families. Texans want a state where anyone can work hard and provide for their families. Our Texas values mandate defending the right of all Texans to have their rights and responsibilities as couples recognized by the state."
This is the fifth relationship recognition bill filed in two weeks in the Texas Legislature. Reps. Garnet [Coleman], D-Houston, and Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, filed joint resolutions to repeal the state's anti-gay marriage amendment last week, as did state Sen. Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso, marking the first time the repeal legislation had a Senate companion bill. And earlier this week, state Sen. Chuy Hinojosa, D-McAllen, filed legislation to create civil unions for gay couples.
"What better time to start to repeal the ban on same-sex civil unions and marriage than the present?" asked Rep. Coleman. "It's not whether [the repeal] happens, it's when it happens."
Well, that "when" is probably still a long ways off. Though Gallup polls suggested for the first time that a majority of Americans supported same-sex marriage, the numbers were much lower in Texas, where only 36% were in favor, while another 33% preferred civil unions.
More importantly, the Republican-controlled state Legislature is highly unlikely to pass any marriage equality bill.
"People are entitled to it if they want to have the discussion, but it is not going to happen," said Jonathan Saenz, president of the conservative group Texas Values. "The numbers aren't there in the [Texas] House or the Senate."
The geographical aspect is very interesting AxelDC. I think that New Mexico will be legalizing same sex marriage in the relatively near term so that should help to apply pressure. Especially if the Supremes rule that states must recognize same sex marriages performed in other states.
Anyway, as a Texan I of course support the efforts to repeal the ban.
Saenz is only partially right about not having the numbers in the House or the Senate. However, if you look at how Texas voted in the last election, there is a noticeable shift occurring with Obama winning 4 of the 5 most populated counties.
In other words, Texas could be a swing state within a decade, and as the numbers of socially minded people increase, so do our chances of not being the 'state least likely to legalize gay marriage.'
One other thing that I think is a very good sign.
There has been a shift in the last few years. Rather than gays playing defense and trying to muster forces to vote down anti-gay bills, it is the bigots on the defense.
We will most likely lose this round in Texas, but it is the bigots that are now on the defense there against these bills rather than vice versa.
Mississippi JUST completed the full change in their state that officially recognized the end of slavery, so it's not as if those states have a great history on rights.


text:
TUCKERTON — Bail is set at $1 million for a man accused of repeatedly stabbing his mother and killing her boyfriend in southern Ocean County.
Michael Cahill is charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a knife for an unlawful purpose. The 41-year-old's public defender told a judge his client appeared to understand the charges during a court appearance in Ocean County on Wednesday.
Cahill was arrested Tuesday after police arrived at his 65-year-old mother's Tuckerton home. Her 63-year-old boyfriend, Kenneth Robinson, was dead. Meredith Cahill remains in critical condition with multiple stab wounds.
The Asbury Park Press reports Michael Cahill was found innocent by reason of insanity in 2003 in the accidental fatal shooting of a Little Egg Harbor woman. He was released from a psychiatric hospital in 2006.


text:
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Police are investigating two separate shootings with marked similiarities early Sunday that both happened on the 1000 block of Logan Street SE, according to Lt. Mark Mathis.
Despite the similarities, Mathis said police are not entirely sure the incidents are related.
Officers were dispatched to Jefferson Avenue and Powell Street SE about 12:30 a.m. after a male victim called police from that location, saying he'd been shot, Mathis said.
Police returned to the 1000 block of Logan, about a mile away, and found evidence of a shooting, Mathis said.
Evidence suggesting shooting might have been drug-related also was recovered, according to Mathis.
"At least, that's one potential theory we're working on," he said.
The victim, who was shot in the arm, was treated on scene and taken to a local hospital. The wound is not considered life threatening.
Officers were again dispatched to the 1000 block of Logan about 2:50 a.m. after a man reported he was shot during an attempted robbery, Mathis said.
Police found the man with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his arm. The man told officers he was walking in the area when another man attempted to rob him.
Nothing was stolen, and the suspect walked away from the scene, Mathis said. The suspect was last seen walking on Dunham Street from Neland Avenue SE.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to Mathis.
The police department's Major Case unit will overtake investigation into both incidents, Mathis said.
"It is awfully odd that they happened at the same 1000 block," he said, while noting they happened under different circumstances.


text:
Showing 97-192 of 364 items found in Shopping
- Sort by:
Art de Triumph & Artful Framer Studios
Art of Chicago and the World. Originals, prints, fine art cards and expert framing. Corporate gifts and event space. Consultation and installation. Open daily.
Gucci carries everything from men's and women's clothing and shoes to leather goods, luggage, jewelry, timepieces, silks and eyewear.
Clarks offers a wide array of comfortable, stylish footwear and accessories for every occasion.
More than just a flawless cut or extraordinary color, Sassoon Salon is a fusion of your personal style with our cutting and coloring expertise.
Leading international brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Tumi embodies premium quality and design for accessories for men and women.
Allyu Spa is a sustainably built, luxury day spa in the River North neighborhood. Our services provide results-oriented care with earth-conscious products.
Our focus is bringing luxurious spa services to McCormick exhibitors and attendees. We provide massage, facials, manicures and makeup services.
Selling gifts with an Irish flavor since 1965. Belleek china, Galway crystal, clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, tweed hats and caps, musical cottages, etc.
With 40 years of combined experience we at Zeza strive to enhance your look and overall feel, while using the finest quality European products.
La Perla is a leading Italian-based designer of luxury intimate apparel, swimwear and pret a porter.
Laudi Vidni offers gorgeous leather handbags that can be customized with 40 leathers, 9 linings and gold or silver hardware. $85-$495. Made in Chicago.
Branca offers a distinct retail approach to luxurious interiors with decorate objects, antiques, tabletop, gifts and more, from $35 and up.
Visit the Garmin Store for a hands-on experience with the latest in GPS technology. Rent select automotive and fitness devices and try before you buy.
This Michigan Avenue hotspot is any technology lover's dream featuring Apple's newest product, accessories and workshops.
A remarkable collection of 70 distinctive shops and restaurants including Bloomingdale's, Gucci, MaxMara and Michael Kors.
The world-renowned French watchmaker and jewellery designer's collections are magnificently displayed in their windows on Michigan Avenue.
Shop for Coco Chanel's signature clothing accessories and jewelry at this chic boutique located in the historic Drake hotel.
High-performance outdoor apparel accessories and equipment, throughout two stories of glass, reclaimed wood and locally sourced stone.
Louis Vuitton will certainly catch your eye on Michigan Avenue with their signature LV monogram, luxurious leather goods, and avant-garde fashions.
Check out Puma's complete line of sports apparel for men and women at its innovative new Block 37 store.
This stunning flagship store features the designer's complete lines of All-American fashions for men and women, home furnishings and the swank RL restaurant.
Pick up the perfect postcard or Chicago souvenir at this fun store's new Block 37 location.
Part of the Urban Outfitters family, Anthropologie specializes in one of a kind pieces, exclusive clothing brands and unique home décor.
Forever 21 offers the newest fashion trends for women and men at reasonable and affordable prices, so everyone can be fashion forward.
Trendy, high-quality fashion at great prices from this European chain with a definite flair for chic.
If you're shopping for that perfect diamond, don't miss the dozens of jewelers who sell their exquisite stones and designs directly to the public from their Wabash Avenue studios. The bargains are incredible.
Young hipsters will find the latest clothing trends at this cool Loop shop.
An emporium of style since 1923, Barneys is the go-to department store for celebrities and fashion mavens from all over the world.
With their signature orange color, this high-end retailer is known for their leather goods, men and women's accessories and jewelry collections.
Best known for his jewelry and timepieces, David Yurman creates contemporary and timeless treasures for both men and women. His designs have graced red carpets throughout the world.
Considered the "must-have" brand among fashionistas throughout the world, this boutique not only boasts women's shoes, but also handbags, fine leather goods and eyewear.
Fashion forward designer, Marc Jacobs, delivers unique and contemporary clothing for men and women reminiscent of the fashion of past decades.
This Italian fashion label specializes in luxury goods for men and women including handbags, ready-to-wear-items and shoes.
This iconic British retailer will open its second U.S. location on Michigan Avenue in the Fall of 2011. The store will offer some of the world's most coveted brands at affordable prices.
Located in the Palmer House, the new Chicago Spa, Balance offers a full menu of spa services in the 12 treatment room spa and also offers an array of fitness and wellness services, and memberships in the 10,000 square foot fitness center located within the Chicago hotel.
Macy's on State Street is a quintessential Chicago experience. As one of the world's largest department store, the State Street location has been a Chicago destination for more than a century. Today, this flagship Macy's store covers an entire city block and features 10 floors of retail space, a variety of unique restaurants, annual signature special events and outstanding visitor services. Macy's on State Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a leader in trends and merchandise--from beauty and fashion to home decor and entertaining. Visitors are eligible for 10% Visitor Savings Pass with appropriate identification.
Browse the showrooms of 75 dealers at this antique mall that offers everything from mid-century modern furniture to art deco jewelry and 1950s lighting.
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery was founded to produce the finest honey wines (Meads) in the Midwest. They are Chicago's first winery and the only meadery on the Northern Illinois Wine Trail.
Thousands of sweets for the young and the young at heart. Connect your candy choices to your personality - that's your Candyality!
Kloeckner Preferred Flowers searches the world for beautiful product paired with decor, design & value-driven services.
Take the 3-hour food tasting and cultural walking Chicago tours, which combine delicious food and drink tastings with some serious fun in Chicago's most delicious, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you'll experience delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores and ethnic eateries while receiving an insiders view into the culture, history and architecture that defines the Windy City. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to continue exploring the areas where locals live.
Green City Outdoor/Indoor Market
Green City Market is Chicago's only year-round farmer's market promoting local, sustainable farmers, producers and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events. Enjoy the Outdoor market May through October.
Come visit Chicago's first and only year-round, indoor marketplace providing you with permanent, convenient and personal access to local artisans and purveyors.Featuring nearly 30 individual specialty vendors, Chicago French Market offers fresh ingredients for cooking at home, delicious grab-and-go options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, light snacks, picnics, easy party planning for home and office settings, plus meaningful gift ideas, all in one convenient location.
For 35 years world famous Chicago icon offering popcorn, nuts & fine chocolate. Also located at O'Hare & Midway airport & Union Station. Order online.
Women & Children First Book Store
We are one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, stocking more than 30,000 books by and about women, children's books for all ages, and the best of lesbian and gay fiction and non-fiction. Our purpose in beginning the store 33 years ago was to promote the work of women writers and to create a place in which all women would find books reflecting their lives and interests. We strive to do this in an atmosphere in which all are respected, valued, and well-served.
Named best new boutique by Time Out Chicago, Milk Handmade is a women's clothing boutique that specializes in small-run, handcrafted goods. Whether you're looking for the softest tee, the perfect handbag, or your new favorite Saturday-night top, Milk has the one-of-a-kind piece for you. Come on in, hang out, and prepare to fall in love.
Located on Chicago's north side, found-vintage living is a lifestyle store specializing in vintage furniture, barware, lamps, art and accessories. Serving as Andersonville's destination for affordable vintage pieces, it is a haven for authentic home décor from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
We are a curiosity cabinet of antiques & oddities resurrected from the past. Located in the heart of the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, IL, our store is a great place to find strange old stuff! We invite you to browse through our large selection to find the perfect gifts for your home. Stop by today!
Rad Vintage is a 1700 square ft store that has a large selection of Women's and Men's Vintage Clothing & Accessories from the 1940s to 1990s. Our goal is to provide the world with the best selection of vintage clothing. Rad Vintage isn't just a clothing store. We also have a large selection of vintage toys, clocks, character glasses, beer glassware, and 80s vintage telephones, such as the Lego, Mickey, Garfield and the Alf Phone.
Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has everything you need to enjoy the Chicago River; whether you're in the mood for a quick hour excursion or an afternoon getaway. Guided trips are available for all ability levels, including weekly trips through downtown Chicago, a sunset dinner trip at the Lagoons or a quieter trip down nearby streams.
At Fleet Feet Sports Chicago you will find a welcoming environment and customer service that is the cornerstone of health and wellness in the community. Whether you walk, run, exercise or simply need advice and motivation to lead an active lifestyle, the experts at Fleet Feet Sports can help. The staff will work with you to evaluate your individual needs and natural bio mechanics to help select the products that offer the best fit and function for you. Commitment to the betterment of the health and well being of the community runs deep through Fleet Feet educational resources, fitness training and professionally organized award winning events.
With three locations in the Chicagoland area, Uncle Dan's specializes in outdoor equipment and clothing for any adventure. They carry a wide selection of equipment for camping, backpacking, hiking and travel. Every staff member is trained and committed to providing top-notch service and gear that supports a progressive & active lifestyle. At Uncle Dan's, you talk to people who love the outdoors. With the experience and knowledge to answer all your adventure questions and providing you the gear needed for your excursion, no matter where adventure takes you.
With locations throughout Illinois, REI is on the leading edge of outdoor adventure and stewardship in the environment. With name brand gear and a knowledgeable staff to help you gear up for whatever adventure you have in mind, you can rest assure the equipment and information you get is above par. From running, hiking, biking, paddling, climbing REI has everything you need to make the outdoors great again. REI's passion for the outdoors runs deep and it's their core purpose to inspire, educate and outfit people for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship.
Chicago Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) offers yet another way to experience the Chicago lakefront. This hybrid of surfing and kayaking involves standing on an over-sized surfboard and paddling with a single bladed paddle. The concept, which was originally used by ancient Polynesian cultures, has seen a revival in the last 15 years. You can get all your questions answered and equipment rentals from Chicago SUP, the experts in Chicago for Stand-up Paddle Boarding.
Eataly is an original "marketplace" model inviting consumers to be active participants in an innovative food and beverage experience where they shop, taste and savor high quality traditional Italian food products and beverages along with local produce and artisanal products; a multifunctional marketplace that includes a premier retail center for Italian delicacies and wine, a culinary educational center, and a diverse slate of seven boutique eateries.
"We cook what we sell, and we sell what we cook." Eataly is an original "marketplace" model inviting consumers to be active participants in an innovative food and beverage experience where they shop, taste and savor high-quality, traditional, Italian food products and beverages along with local produce and artisanal products. This multifunctional marketplace includes a premier retail center for Italian delicacies and wine, a culinary educational center and a diverse slate of boutique eateries. Eataly ambassadors are here to provide a high-quality experience to all of our guests, whether you are here to shop or enjoy a meal.
They save architectural elements from the wrecking ball. Salvage One works to preserve and pass on our history. They have been helping their customers breathe new life into salvaged materials for nearly 30 years. Their aim is to take salvage further by working with you to add creativity and style to your space. They also specialize in one-of-a-kind items that are unique and of all tastes and styles.
It's not just a bike shop, and it's not just a coffee shop—it's an artistic space, a working space, a space to live in. They encourage everyone to bring suggestions and feedback; to bring their kids, or their laptops, or both; and to make new friends by elbowing into the community table. Everything they do is centered around this sense of community, right down to their manufacturing. Heritage bikes are designed, welded (by hand, out of American steel), and assembled right here in the city of Chicago. Plus, almost every bike is entirely unique, as Heritage focuses on full customization. Whether it's sparkly colors or Italian leather accessories that float your boat, they'll find something to match your style.
Style Room 326 is Chicago's 1st members only wholesale/retail showroom & creative space offering discounted exclusive shopping workshops private events and more. Offers beauty, fashion and entrepreneurial workshops as well as hosting facilities for style and product launch parties.
Delicious pickings and treats are available at the marking on Wednesdays at Berwyn between Clark and Ashland from May 11th to August 31st 3pm-8pm and September 7th- October 19th 3pm-7pm.
Great shopping at three department stores: Carson Pirie Scott, Kohl's and Sears, plus a full line-up of more than 140 fabulous shops,including H&M, Pandora & More! Food court and AMC Theatre Chicago Ridge 6.
CITY:Chicago Ridge
Siegel's Cottonwood farm is a fourth generation working farm established in 1909. In the spring and early summer, the farm is open with a garden center featuring flowers, shrubs, and plants. From June 1st thru October, the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. In the summer when the crop is ready its extra sweet corn. In the fall its Pumpkinfest time on the farm with playlands, cornfield mazes, new fun attractions, climbing wall, gem mining and much more. And then there is the award winning haunted prison, "Statesville."
CITY:Crest Hill
Illinois' largest quilting fabrics store. 7,000 bolts of cotton fabric, classes, sewing, quilting. Sales of Pfaff and Viking brand and industrial machines. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Tues & Thurs 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Repair all sewing machines handled on-site.
CITY:Crest Hill
Come to DNA Athletics to get outfitted in comfortable, durable shoes and accessories so you can focus on your fitness, not your gear. Whether you're a casual sportsman or a serious athlete, our knowledgeable staff will help you find just the item you're looking for. Drop by our store to try on our clothing or test our shoes on our in-store treadmill. If you lead an active lifestyle, you depend on your shoes and gear to perform under pressure. Our shoes, clothing and accessories are top of the line – made to last by the world's leading manufacturers.
CITY:Crest Hill
Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Located at the intersection of Rand (Route 12) and Long Grove Roads in Deer Park, IL, Deer Park Town Center is an easy drive from surrounding suburbs, downtown Chicago or O'Hare Airport. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day. At Deer Park Town Center, there's something for everyone.
CITY:Deer Park
Different from your average shopping mall, Deer Park Town Center is an open-air lifestyle center providing you with leisurely amenities in addition to some of the best shopping and dining in Illinois. Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive shops and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Stores include Apple, Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, Gap, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and more. Entertainment includes Century Theatres. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day shopping and dining, or catch a movie at the Century Theater.
CITY:Deer Park
World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
CITY:East Dundee
Resale business.
CITY:East Dundee
Florals and custom made silks.
CITY:East Dundee
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
CITY:East Dundee
Farm dinners at Heritage Prairie Farm, in Elburn have been a tradition since 2007. All farm dinners include a welcome cocktail upon arrival to the farm with butler-passed appetizers, and live acoustic music. For dinner, an upscale five-course meal, introduced by the chef himself, is served family-style in a charming atmosphere, regardless of the season. Get an inside look at how the farm operates from one of their knowledgeable staff with a private tour of the farm.
Historic home's 14+ rooms filled with affordable antiques, primitive to Victorian. Relaxed, kid-friendly, hometown atmosphere.
Grand Victoria Casino souvenirs, unique gifts, clothing and jewelry.
New and gently read books, books on tape, gift items, cappuccino, biscotti and even "tea for two."
Specializing in garden flowers and supplies, jams, specialty foods, home grown produce, u-pick field, pumpkins, fall family fun activities.
Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
Specializing in vintage clothing, jewelry, china, accessories and books.
Antiques, collectibles, gifts. Animal-related items are our specialty. Proceeds aid local no-kill animal shelter.
Fireplaces, glass doors, gas logs, tool sets, screens, and related accessories.
Facials, manicures, pedicures, body polish, haircuts, massage and more.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Choose from a large variety of restaurants from fine dining to casual fare. Catch a movie or browse our wonderful shops.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Gourmet chocolates, handmade fudge, caramel apples with your favorite toppings, chocolate dipped strawberries, sugar-free chocolates, five toffees, gift baskets, gift certificates and gift cards.
For your shopping needs, including stores such as Carson Pirie Scott and Circuit City.
CITY:Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park Farmers' Market
The Village of Evergreen Park Farmers Market is in full swing now until October. It's the Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market, 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 12 - October 27. Bright blooming flowers lined the entrance of the parking lot. The village's warm welcome to summertime! Th 7AM-1PM.
CITY:Evergreen Park
Serving the Oak Park-River Forest area for over 65 years! Famous Liquors, Wine Discount Center, and Famous Coffee Shop all under one roof!
CITY:Forest Park
Flavour Cooking School is a unique and fabulous place to learn culinary techniques through a wide variety of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes. Visit our retail store, which showcases a wide variety of professional cookware, utensils and gourmet ingredients. Available for private events.
CITY:Forest Park
We at HouseRed are committed to providing our customers with an educational, enjoyable and cultural experience. Peruse our unique, hand-picked selection of wines from around the globe, ask us about hosting your next party or special event, take a class in the SchoolHouseRed series, attend an educational and fun wine tasting, come listen to live music -- the possibilities are endless!
CITY:Forest Park
Jeanine A Guncheon Gallery Etcetera
An unusual shop that runs the gamut from art, gifts & vintage. Uniquely individual. Owner and artist, Jeanine Guncheon, has a wide collection of her hand painted bowls, furniture, and one-of-a-kind sculptures. Commission pieces on request.
CITY:Forest Park
Visit the Ferrara Pan Candy Company outlet store and see how many ways you can satisfy your candy cravings!
CITY:Forest Park
Fine lingerie, sleepwear, foundations, bridal undergarments, accessories and more for the sophisticated woman. In Forest Park.
CITY:Forest Park
Get creative at this crafter's paradise! Beads from around the world, unique rubber stamps & papers, Ranger inks, paints, and stamp pads. Sit at our "crystal bar" and work on your projects. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. Classes for all skill levels. Parties are our specialty! Birthdays, bridesmaids, "girls night out" -- we do them all. Come take a look!
CITY:Forest Park
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development
The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development is dedicated to the continued growth and revitalization of Forest Park's business districts as well as the enhancement of quality of life for both businesses and residents. Investment in the Chamber partners you with a comprehensive group of business owners and residents throughout the community who want to be involved, stay informed and work together towards making Forest Park an even better place to live, work, shop, dine and play. We invite you to join us!
CITY:Forest Park
At Team Blonde Jewelry, you will find an extensive display of our handmade beaded jewelry as well as other accessories such as handbags, pajamas, candles, and bath products (several with a socially conscious or environmental focus). Team Blonde also offers relaxing spa treatments -- manicures, pedicures, and massage. We have a jewelry design studio in our boutique where you can work with our designers to create unique pieces -- funky or traditional, simple or ornate. You can host a jewelry design and spa party in our creative and relaxing atmosphere for special events with friends.
CITY:Forest Park
A unique shop offering handcrafted jewelry, handmade glass beads, purses and objects of art. We do custom and repair work. Precious metal, clay, jewelry-making classes and glass bead-making (lampwork) classes are available. Visit us.
CITY:Forest Park
Alsip Home & Nursery Super Store
Ranked among the nations top 100 garden centers by Nursery Retailer Magazine. Top quality nursery plants, garden supplies, Home décor, patio furniture, pool & spa accessories, garden décor, ponds, silk floral, seasonal holiday, and pets & supplies.


text:
Sorry, we don't currently have event tickets available for The Dark Room.
Star This Venue to find out when new events are added
View More San Francisco Venues or search events in San Francisco.
AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA
Star This Venue
SHN Orpheum Theatre
San Francisco, CA
1 upcoming event
Star This Venue
You must be age 18 and older to attend this event.
25 The Dark Room Tips
Alcohol not allowed anymorestar this tip starred
Easy walk from Bartstar this tip starred
Anything goesstar this tip starred
Fairly nice venue, friendly peoplestar this tip starred
Eat first!star this tip starred
Took the 49 from Van Ness. Buses not on Mission badstar this tip starred
Casual, indeed, tho the artists were well-dressed with wht tie!star this tip starred
Parking Near The Dark Room
Click to View Interactive Map


text:
1 Answers
Tax Question! thrift saving withdrawal reported as earned income? Why?
Asked by: posadas 695 views YA Discussion
I withdrew my Thrift Savings Plan last year, and I understand the paying the taxes part of it…BUT…why is it considered "earned income"….(at least that is how the guy at H&R Block did it)…I am on SS Disability, so this so-called "earned income" (my TSP withdrawal) made my SS income be taxed 85% …not to mention that it raised my taxes owed to a Gut-wrenching high amount. Might also make SS take a look and wonder why I "Earned" so much and did not report it to them as "earned" income (?)…is there anything I can do? Did he prepare my taxes right?


text:
Jessica Bennett
We rely on our partner organizations, the Center for Responsive Politics and the National Institute on Money in State Politics, to uniquely identify individuals' campaign finance and lobbying activity. If data appears to be missing, it may be that they have not identified all influence activity for this individual. If the data is completely different than you expected, it may be that you're looking at a different person with the same name.
In these cases, we suggest searching the raw records in the campaign finance Data section, which provides extra information about each contribution, such as the donor's city, state and employer. This information should allow you to judge for yourself if the contribution came from the person for whom you searched.
Lobbying by Jessica Bennett
Lobbied with the Following FirmsBunge North America, National Corn Growers Assn
Most Frequently Disclosed Lobbying Issues
- Agriculture,
- Taxes,
- Trade,
- Transportation,
- Energy & Nuclear Power,
- Environment & Superfund,
- Finance,
- Food Industry,
- Foreign Relations,
- Labor, Antitrust & Workplace
Clients of Firms Jessica Bennett Worked ForBunge North America, National Corn Growers Assn


text:
Charming Villa Hort De Can Roig
Size200 m²
Floor No.
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Pool
- Balcony/terrace
|Cami de la Font de Mal Any, 07400 Illes Balears, Spain
|Property type
|Holiday home
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
The house has three bedrooms (two with en-suite bathroom), air conditioning and heating in the bedrooms and living room. The exterior has three terraces, barbecue and swimming pool.
Villa Hort de Can Roig is a 3 bedroom villa rental with private heated pool and air conditioned/heated bedrooms and lounge. Located in the countryside between Old Pollensa (Pollença) and Puerto Pollensa, this Spanish villa is set amidst orange groves and well-established gardens creating a serene and secluded holiday villa.
As you enter this Pollenca villa you will step straight in to the open plan lounge/dining area. On this floor there is also the kitchen, two twin bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and there is also a seperate shower room. The first floor of this villa consists of a master double bedroom with en suite bathroom and views of the garden, private pool, and distant mountain tops. …
All bedrooms and the lounge are air conditioned/heated at no extra cost. Outside this Spanish holiday villa, off the front of the property, there is a covered terrace, for escaping the hot Mallorcan sunshine and taking in the surrounding countryside ambience. This Mallorca villa rental has a private pool set in lawn and situated to the side of Villa Tofol. Beyond the pool is a shady terrace, perfect for dining al fresco.
This Mallorca (Majorca) villa to hire is tucked away in the countryside and yet has easy access to Puerto Pollensa, the historic Old Town of Pollensa (Pollenca) and the lively neighbouring resort of Alcudia. Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia boast sandy beaches and restaurants.
|Check-in After
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out Before
|Cancellation Policy
Beautiful apartment, super modern, equipped with everything you need, great location to visit the beautiful old town of Palma!
All good, it recommended no doubt, also comfortable with small children like ours.
Excellent hospitality of Joan, the guy who gave us the keys and gave many tips for the mini vacation.
We hope to see you soon!
Paola and family-italy-
Bellissimo appartamento,super moderno,fornito di tutto il necessario,bellissima posizione per visitare tutto il magnifico centro storico di Palma!
Tutto ottimo,consigliato senza nessun dubbio,comodo anche con bambini piccoli come i nostri.
Eccellente l'accoglienza di Joan,il ragazzo che ci ha consegnato le chiavi e dato tante dritte per la mini vacanza.
Speriamo di rivederci presto!
paola e family-italy-
Very nice apartment near the Cathedral and the harbor. The apartment looks smaller than in the photos, but perfectly adequate for four people. The kitchen is well equipped. The apartment is easily accessible from the airport by bus. The handover of the apartment worked very well and the care provided by the landlord during the stay was very helpful. The apartment is highly recommended for a holiday in Palma.
Sehr schöne Wohnung in der Nähe von Kathedrale und Hafen. Die Wohnung wirkt kleiner als auf den Fotos, aber vollkommen ausreichend für vier Personen. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet. Die Wohnung ist vom Flughafen gut mit dem Bus zu erreichen. Die Übergabe der Wohnung hat super geklappt und die Betreuung durch den Vermieter auch während des Aufenthaltes war sehr hilfreich. Die Wohnung ist für einen Urlaub in Palma wirklich zu empfehlen.
Central location, parking option available (in Palma highly advisable), vorhaden everything you need ...
Zentrale lage, parkplatz zubuchbar (in palma sehr ratsam), alles vorhaden was man braucht...
Magnificent flat and ideally located in the historic heart of Palma. Spectacular terrace. Very calm. Perfect for discovering a city with lots of charm.
Magnífico apartamento e inmejorablemente situado,en pleno casco histórico de Palma. Terraza espectacular. Muy tranquilo. Perfecto para descubrir una ciudad con mucho encanto.
Really nice
Location was perfect: right in the old town. The apartment is clean, freshly painted. It is located on the fourth floor, very high steps, so it would be impossible for old or sick people to go up and down those stairs. 4 people to stay there is pretty much impossible. The house is old and with such poor sound insulation that you can hear everything going on in the entire house as if there were no walls.
Location is nice n pretty. but very NOISY!
The apartment environment is just way too noisy. U can easily hear people shouting on the street during the night and listen to crowd chattering and laughing at the Cafe nearby during the early morning.
WiFi is just a bullshit.
There is actually no WiFi in this apartment but the host gave us the Cafe WiFi nearby. Cant access WiFi at all in the apartment but forced to get out to the cafe to get access.
Water supply is too small. Tiny Bathroom
Hardly shower comfortably with a small water supply inside the small tiny bathroom
Tiny flat pillow.
Bed is ok and reasonable but the pillow is just too flat. U can feel the cheapness of it by waking up at the next day with sore neck muscles.
A lot more to improve for the price.
Städning, intryck och service var helt OK men framför allt vill jag poängtera LÄGET.
Nära till många bra restauranger och kommunikationer, bekymmerslöst och smidigt.
Trevligt med utsikt mot hamnen/torget.
Incheckning/utcheckning fungerade precis som avtalat.
Kan rekommenderas.
Alles wie beschrieben, Sauber, alles in der Wohnung vorhanden, gern wieder
- Quality assured accommodation
- Every host is verified by telephone
- Secure payment via SSL encryption


text:
To view PDF files, you must have a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available as a free download.
Education and Training is committed to providing high quality distance learning options that respond to the different needs of students, schools, and school divisions in order to support flexibility and increased educational opportunities for learners in Manitoba, regardless of geographic location.
Distance learning is a method of accessing courses of study even though learners and their teachers, instructors, or tutor/markers may be in different physical locations.
Distance learning provides program flexibility and equitable access to diverse learning opportunities, while at the same time respects local community decisions regarding program implementation.
The Independent Study Option (ISO) provides the opportunity and flexibility for both school-age and adult learners to study a wide range of grades 9 to 12 compulsory and optional distance education courses available as a PDF via Blackboard Learn or as a print based course.
The Teacher Mediated Option (TMO) supports the delivery of distance learning courses in partnership with a host school division. TMO courses are scheduled into the regular school year and use a variety of technologies to assist students. These courses are only available to students attending school or an adult learning centre.
Please contact the Pine Creek School Division Lead TMO Consultant, Tammy Kruse.
Web-based courses in Manitoba are available to schools wishing to deliver high school courses on the Internet. Manitoba uses the Blackboard Learning System CE version 6.2. While being delivered through the Internet, these courses are taught by a teacher who may be off-site.
Manitoba students must contact their local school/school divisions directly to discuss the web-based course options available to them.


text:
What's On: July 7
By Carla Eckels • Jul 2, 2013
Listen for music from Diana Ross & The Supreme's final album, Cream of the Crop. The 1969 tune, "Someday We'll Be Together" features the Motown trio and co-writer Johnny Bristo, who ad-libs through the song. Then hear a funky groove from Tom Browne, plus The Dramatics and sweet gospel music by The Clark Sisters.


text:
Syracuse, NY - An Onondaga County Court jury has been sent home for the weekend after failing to reach a verdict this afternoon in the perjury trial of a state parole officer accused of lying when he claimed a fleeing parolee jumped on him from a window.
Christopher Thomas, 35, of Seneca County, is facing felony and misdemeanor counts of perjury based on his account of what happened outside the apartment building at 104 Gannett Ave., Syracuse, the morning of Dec. 19, 2007.
Judge Anthony Aloi decided to send the jury of eight men and four women home shortly before 6 p.m. after the panel requested a significant amount of testimony from the trial to be read back to them. The judge decided to have that done when the jurors return to court Monday morning.
District Attorney William Fitzpatrick urged the jurors in his closing argument this afternoon to convict Thomas. The prosecutor lashed out at the arrogance of law enforcement officers who believe their word would be believed over others.
Defense lawyer Paul Carey asked the jurors to acquit Thomas and reject the testimony of a maintenance man who claimed he was talking to Thomas on the porch of the building when parolee Antwan Jones jumped out a window a short distance from them. Carey suggested the maintenance man may have been threatened in order to falsely implicate Thomas.
The testimony of that maintenance man was on the list of items the jurors wanted read back to them.
Thomas, suspended without pay since he was charged, could face up to seven years in state prison and the loss of his job if convicted. A large contingent of parole officers from across the state have been in court all week and were waiting out the verdict with Thomas' family throughout the afternoon today.


text:
|sponsored links
sponsored links
17th July 19:24
External User
Posts: 1
Upgrade from Windows 98
IMO it's simply not worth the trouble, given that you'll more than likely
end up with an unstable OS with all the remnants/ corruption left behind
from the upgrade. Best to blow it all away and go for the clean install.
To do a clean install, either boot the CD-Rom or boot the Windows 2000 setup
disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Win2k CD-rom;
change to the \bootdisk directory on the cd-rom and execute makeboot.exe
(from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the prompts.
When you get to the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions
found. After you delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again
restart the pc booting the CD-Rom or setup disks to avoid unexpected drive
letter assignments with your new install.
During Windows 2000 setup, at some point, will want to confirm the previous
operating system for the upgrade; at that point you'll simply insert the
qualified product install CD for it to verify. Then the install will
Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
The Christmas City was listed on an international countdown by Zagat as one of the best winter locales for food lovers.
The "20 Awesome Winter Foodie Destinations" collection references Christkindlmarkt as a spot for holiday season grub and encourages travelers to stay at the Hotel Bethlehem.
The complete list of destinations is detailed on zagat.com.


text:
Pet owner says dog passed out due to groomer's mistakeUPDATED 11:31 PM EDT Jun 18, 2014
A local woman said she took her 9-year-old pug in for what she figured would be a quick nail trimming at a Petco in Ross Township, but didn't get him back for almost 30 hours after an emergency.Video Transcript
NEWS" ANDREW DEL GRECO, THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT OF THIS COMPANY IN OUR AREA IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS. Reporter: TWO VIEWERS HAVE COME FORWARD IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS UPSET AT A LOCAL POPULAR CHAIN STORE AND HANDLING BY NEW GROOMERS IN TRAINING AND THIS ALL DOES RAISE QUESTIONS. IT COULD HAVE BEEN 30s SECONDS, A MINUTE, HE WOULD NOT BE HERE ALL OVER A NAIL TRIM. Reporter: LORI TOOK HER 9-YEAR-OLD PUG FOR WHAT SHE THOUGHT WOULD BE A QUICK NAIL TRIM AT PETCO AND WOULD GET HIM BACK 30 HOURS LATER AFTER AN EMERGENCY. SHE WATCHED AS GROOMERS BEGAN TO SECURE HIM FOR THE NAIL TRIM AND THEN ONE GROOMER YELLED THE LEAD IS TOO TIGHT. AFTER SHE SAID IT WAS TOO TIGHT THE SECOND TIME HE DROPPED ONTO THE TABLE AND HIS LEGS SPRAWLED OUT AND LOOKED LIKE HE WAS DEAD. Reporter: HER ANIMAL NOW UNCONSCIOUS WAS RUSHED TO THE VETERINARIAN AND TAKEN ABACK HEARING EMPLOYEES INFER HE HAD A SEIZURE AND THE VET CONFIRMED IT WAS NO SEIZURE BUT APPARENT ASPHYXIATION ALBEIT ACCIDENTAL ONE. THIS IS SOMETHING IN HER MIND SHOULD REQUIRE MORE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMAL GROOMERS. WHEN I TALKED TO THE PETCO MANAGER, THIS PERSON IS SO-CALLED RIGHT NOW ON A PROBATION PERIODS AND HE'S NOT TOUCHING ANY ANIMALS. I DO KNOW THAT FOR SURE? I DON'T KNOW. I THINK THEY NEED TO BE CERTIFIED. Reporter: IN A STATEMENT FROM PETCO THEY TOLD US IN PART, WE PROVIDE GROOMING SERVICES TO THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS EVERYDAY. ANY ACCIDENT REPORTED TO US IS INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO UNDERSTAND AND RESOLVE THE SITUATION AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AS APPROPRIATE. LORI AND STEELERS CASES ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. AND WHETHER GROOMERS SHOULD BE LICENSED OR NOT, LORI SAID PETCO IS COMMITTED TO PAYING THESE VET BILLS.
More Video
CommentsThe views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus
Latest from WTAE 4
AdvertisingGet More from 4


text:
This deal has ended.
This Fresh Water Pearl Necklace drops from $49.99 to $7.99 with the code SUPER42. This necklace features a by-the-yard style, fourteen 6mm freshwater pearls and one 8mm freshwater pearl. Shipping is free, but you can upgrade it for $14.99 to guarantee Christmas delivery. Sales tax is not charged in most states.No longer available


text:
This site uses frames but it should work in all modern browsers including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera and Safari. Please report any display
problems or other errors, Optimized
for 800x600 pixel display or higher.
Your comments and suggestions are appreciated. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com© Leslie Field, 2012
Please Note: This
site was created by a fan who loves the sport. I am not trying to compete with or supplant
any other site. Material has come to me from a variety of sources. It is not my intention
to violate copyright or to
compromise the efforts of other individuals, organizations or commercial enterprises..


text:
Animated Coloring
A coloring book program that uses sound and animation. The child can choose from over 1000 colors or have the program pick a color for them each time they color. The colors can be animated with a color cycle. If the child wishes, the program will color the picture for them. At any time, the child can choose to have the picture become a full screen silly animation with sound which they can watch over and over again.
The full program comes on a CD with 40 coloring pages with silly animation.
evaluation version (about 6.65 Meg)
How to download and unzip files