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The answer is us, the teachers. Chinese students don't even notice when a mobile goes off and in Asian culture it is acceptable to have your phone ring at any given time; in a cinema, restaurant, business meeting, funeral, you name it. We are the only ones who get bothered by it and students are never so rude as to take the call in the class, they will always go outside.
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The Nashbar Trekking Bike brings together all the best of the cycling world. You get nice, big 700c wheels for efficiency, control, and obstacle clearing, but you also get slick tires that are skinnier than mountain bike tires so you can still assault roads and streets without losing all your energy in the tires. Plus the Suntour suspension fork means you're ready for a little off-road, curb hopping, and gravel/dirt path riding when it suits you.
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Moving from Carbon Fiber Road Racer Ultegra Group "Rocket" to this. While huge difference in speed, weight, components, etc. this is exactly what I was looking for. Up right ride, adjustable handle bars, seat, rock solid, leisurely riding 3-4 times per week, comfortable, easy going (riding with the Mrs.). No instructions on how to put together, but if a bit of a mechanic or if you have worked on bikes before, it is a no brainer. If you have the time and inclination to put together, this could save you some $ over name brand bikes. I changed out the seat for a wider, softer seat, so there is zero issues with a sore bottom. Outside of this one change, it rocks.
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Item came very fast, however two major issues found with the bike. There were limited details or directions to actually assemble the bike. I know how to assemble since I perform my own maintenance but others may not know. Also, there were some parts that it was unclear where they should be used.The second problem was that the handlebars were actually oriented backwards in the stem. When attaching them to the headset, It was determined that it was backwards.
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well worth every penny......the spring post and fork are not needed and I will swap them out for ridgid...gave it as a gift to get a friend riding more....she loves it.....
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As several others have noted, I too bought this bike for my wife so she would have something to ride. I am the more sport/speed/avid cyclist oriented. She not so much. But she was willing to give it a go so we could do some fitness stuff together! So far, so good. We have done only one ride; but it was a good one, and she wants to do more; which was the idea! The bike came very well packed, took one hour to assemble, required only minor brake adjustment, and voila, she was good to go. I was really surprised that the drive train required no adjustment whatever. Looks like a decent quality machine; and hope we will get many miles of enjoyment!
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I bought this bike for my wife, and she has put over 40 miles on it. Overall, she is very happy with it. She had me replace the seat with a more comfortable one that she ordered. The bike is an overall good value. When I was looking around for her bike, comparative bikes at the LBS were priced substantially higher. I could not find a decent step through on the used listings in my area. The frame is a decent aluminum frame, and the components function well overall. My only complaint is that the rear derailleur is not properly tuned to its lower limit. When you select the first gear on the index shifter, it only moves the chain to the second gear, not the first. I know that this is not highly dificult to fix, but I have yet to fix that. A new bike should have that dialed in perfectly.
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Great Value but Some Assembly Issues
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The bike is just what I was looking for and is great value. It's a reasonably light and comfortable commuter with good components and some off-road capability. The only issue was the assembly requirements. I knew there would be some assembly required however:-1. It arrived with the handlebars attached to the stem back to front. It took me some time to figure this out but was easy to fix with the correct hex key.2. The front break cable was not assembled into the brake levers.3. The screws for the accessories (reflectors) were missing.I was able to correct the issues but not everyone will have the bike knowledge to do so. Hopefully, Nashbar can use this feedback to fix the issue at the packing location as otherwise it's a great bike for a great price.
seems to be a quailty product
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purchased for my wife, a novice cyclist. nice entry level bike. rear derailler needed much adjustment,easy assembley
Good solid bike
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I bought this to use for riding my dog around. I installed a rear rack and a basket system for my small dog. I use this model as I can step-thru the frame. This is one of several bikes I have purchased from Nashbar with their brand. All have provided great service and I would recommend them for any use.
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Great entry level bike
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I bought this bike for my wife so I could get her to ride with me. The price point made it easy to justify, even if she didn't use it that much. The front forks and seat shock really take a lot of the abuse out of the bike and make it a very comfortable ride. It required very little assembly out of the box, and I had everything squared away in less than an hour. The rear wheel was out of round and took some adjusting with a spoke wrench, but other than that, it's an awesome entry level cruiser. My wife ended up riding 16 miles on her first ride and loved the bike. She actually asked when we could ride again! The only thing I changed was the seat. It looks comfortable, but just didn't fit her. This is a solid bike that gives an enjoyable ride.
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At the office where she worked, angry words from irate clients were becoming an everyday occurence.
The preschool graduate didn't understand why she had to attend kindergarten every day.
Something that helps me to give a unique touch to fiction is to bring out some strong personality trait in a MC.
For instance: Andy drummed his thumbs impatiently on the magazine table. Didn't the receptionist realize he'd been waiting for over ten minutes ?
(Used my hubby for this illustration)
#3 - I have to think about, but I'll be back. I want to try it.
Your suggestions were all really good. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us,


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'Oh sure, there were Penguins backers in the packed house of 71,127 the largest to watch an NHL game. But this was mostly a celebration of the love affair between the Sabres and people of Western New York. And the players couldn't help but notice.'
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ALBANY, NY -- New York vending operators have escaped a repeal of the current vending tax exemption that was under consideration by the state Legislature, according to New York State Automatic Vending Association president Mike Esposito, Prestige Services (Clifton Park, NY).
However, despite NYSAVA's efforts to convince lawmakers to vote in favor of raising the existing exemption to apply to vended food and beverages priced at $1 or less, the Legislature decided to maintain the current exemption for items priced at 75¢ or less.
In 2000, lawmakers exempted food and beverage items sold in vending machines for 75¢ or less from state sales tax to help the vending industry remain competitive with over-the-counter outlets.
In recent months, NYSAVA has been enlisting its members to support two bills -- sponsored by William Magee in the Assembly (A.7679a) and David Valesky in the Senate (S.4280a) -- which propose to amend the New York state tax law to exempt food and beverages sold through vending machines for $1 or less.
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Long May Youth Hotel
A property located withing walking distance to well-know attractions of Kunming,Yunnan,such as Green lake,Yuantong Tample,There are plenty of places aroud us where you can eat,drink,and have some fun.The best University in this city,Yunnan University is also not so far from us.
Although we are in the center of Kunming,it is very quiet around us during night,cause we are in a side street linking to the main street.With brandnew mattresss and bed linens in everyroom,it is for sure that you can have a very nice sleep in our comfortable rooms.
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Take Bus #2 to Stop Wen Miao,then change Bus No 125 at the bus stop on the HuaShangXi Road to Bei Men Jie (Bei Meng Street),where you can find a China Construction Bank,Next wich is a narrow road leading up,you can find us at the top of this road to your left.It costs around around 25RMB to take taxi to our hotel from train station.
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Airport transfer for passengers between 4 and 6 between 7am and 11pm for 80 yuan or between 11pm and 7am for 110 yuan (airport waiting time 30 minutes; add 20 yuan for round trip).
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Recipe: Spicy Eggplant, Pork, and Tofu Stir-Fry
Pair with: Riesling. A very slightly off-dry Riesling makes a great foil for the heat in many Asian dishes and maybe because of its rich mouth-feel and sweet fruit, Riesling has a special place in its heart for pork. Recommended bottle: Charles Smith Wines "Kung Fu Girl" Riesling 2007 (Columbia Valley).
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this is what china thinks of Obummer!
So, can I offer any other proof that America is becoming a Communistic dictatorship? How about a few more quotes from Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto?
"A heavy progressive or graduated income tax." This has been a staple of Federal funding for all of their wasteful and destructive programs for decades. Although the lowered the upper limits a few years back, at one time higher income earners had to pay as much as 90% of their earnings to the Feds as income tax. Many times down through the years, some lawmakers tried to change this rotten system of taxation. However, inasmuch as this type of tax came from the "King" of Communism, there has never been a really serious attempt to fin a fair tax system.
"Abolition of all right of inheritance." This is something that the government has pushed for years. They started out small and keep increasing the amounts that they will take. Someday this Marx proposal will probably be enacted 100%.
"Centralization of credit in the hands of the state, by means of a national bank with state capital and an exclusive monopoly." There is ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT that this is 100% implemented in America today (with the Federal Reserve)!
"Centralization of the means of communication and transport in the hands of the state." Even though they are considered to be private enterprises, control and regulation of communication (radio and TV; and they are planning on taking over the internet) and transport (Road, rail and airline) is rigidly controlled by Federal "alphabet Agencies such as the FCC and DOT. These businesses can only do what the federal government allows.
"Free education for all children in public schools." This means GOVERNMENT control of education. At one time in America, schools were controlled locally by parents. But a few years back the government established the Department of Education in order to take control of what the children learn. (Hitler once wrote that "let me control the children and I'll control the country. So, he established the "Hitler Youth Corp.") During his regime Clinton tried this with "Midnight basketball" and "Dancing." When I was a kid, I had to learn 'readin, 'ritin, and 'rithmatic. Today's children are not taught this. Instead they are taught to put condoms on cucumbers, that homosexuality is a preferred life style, that parents are stupid fossils from a past era and that Christianity is a fake idiotic religion and it is the root of all evil. They are taught that he world is their "mother."Today, children are taught that the old American system of morality is wrong. They are told that Americans have NO heritage.
this is what china thinks of Obummer!
Well, for once in my life I agree with China 100 percent! I want to cry!


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Ancestry.co.uk is offering free access to their army records between 10 November and 13 November. You will need to register with Ancestry to get access.
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The city of Rimini is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Italy. Every weekend, Rimini is flocked by visitors all over France and other European countries because of the remarkable coastline spanning at least 32 kilometers. Getting there from other European countries is a breeze as it is home to the Rimini-San Marino International Airport. Entering the city, you will immediately be greeted by the oldest structure in the city, the Augustus Arch. The arch was built in 27BC and proudly stands until today. Another remarkable place to visit is the Cathedral sometimes called the Malatesta Temple. This 13th century cathedral may look rather simple outside, but take a peek inside of the cathedral and you will be greeted with an intricate design of the structure.The hotels in Rimini are spread all over the city, ensuring the visitors of a view of different parts of the city. Rimini hotels can also be found in the coastlines of Rimini and you'll enjoy a great time on the beach especially in the summer. It's suggested you take a travel package of Rimini. Cheap hotels are included in these travel packages and it's competitive and beautiful like most of the discount hotels. Rimini and its available hotels can be reserved online here at EasyToBook.com.


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There are moments in the history of nations in which choices must be made regarding the future existence of the country. The state of Israel has endured fifty years of isolation and hatred and survived. But, there is always a price paid when living in a constant state of fear and aloneness. President Barack Obama has openly challenged Israel to confront the need for peace and be willing to pay the price that goes along with ending isolation. He discussed mistakes on the part of the United States, he discussed mistakes on the part of Palestinians and Muslims, and he discussed mistakes on the part of Israel. At no point did he single out Israel as the only one responsible for the current impasse in peace.
Jewish voters are divided on how to respond to the Obama challenge. A newspaper poll that asked: "Should Israel accept Obama's demands or reject them and risk sanctions?" About 40% of respondents said their nation should reject the demands of Obama while 56% said it was necessary to deal with reality. The latter figure might include Israeli Arabs.
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Massena Man Also Facing Animal Neglect Charges
The man charged with animal cruelty for leaving his dog inside a car at the state fair had a foal die while in his care.
Patrick O'Neill of Massena also faces charges that he neglected 22 horses. His attorney says he inherited 12 of the horses from the death of his partner. A local humane society official says O'Neill is a well-intentioned animal lover, but there is a pattern of him not properly caring for them. O'Neill is in Geddes Town Court September 16 for the dog's death, and September 25 in Massena on the horse neglect accusations.


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SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Loyal Tyler Sprague III of AAA City Vendors Gaming (Bartonville) may become the first video lottery operator to lose his VLT license from the State of Illinois, even before the VLT market launches.
The Illinois Gaming Board awarded the operator a VLT license in January. But on April 19, the IGB filed a complaint against AAA, based on reports that the company is running illegal video pokers in private clubs, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune. Sprague has 21 days to respond to the filing or automatically lose his VLT license.
IGB chairman Aaron Jaffe used the occasion once again to charge that the state's video poker business has been controlled by organized crime for decades.
The Tribune said dozens of operators have received licenses, but only 140 locations have applied to host VLTs to date.


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Hi all, Adam from the New England Garrison here, finally signing up for TDH. Ive been interested in Jango since January for a variety of reasons, I love the crisp lines and the color scheme, the double blasters, and Open Seasons is a great book.
I do other costumes such as Vader, Jason Voorhees, Anakin Skywalker, and Indiana Jones.
The first element of Jango gear that I have is the correct shoes, which is a big deal for me as I have big feet and the shoes are always hard to get in any costume I pick. Im thinking about gloves next. One piece at a time! This is one suit I really want to take my time with.:jango


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'The filing may be necessary to separate the Sabres' financial dealings from the larger Adelphia Communication Corp.'s bankruptcy mess. Another source familiar with the team's financial situation suggested upcoming debt payments and continuing cash flow concerns for the Sabres may be behind the potential bankruptcy.'
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I've been thinking about The Clone Wars recently.
I've been wondering, if this series is focusing more on the Clone Wars, will we be seeing Repubic Commandos make appearances??
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team Casabianca at work
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Theo Walcott insists it does not matter how Arsenal get their results in the Champions League.
The Gunners kept themselves at the top of Group F with a goalless draw against Marseille at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Walcott admits the team still have plenty of work to do in order to fulfill their aims of topping the group but argues the team must get their results any way they can in this competition.
"In the Group Stages you just want to get through, it doesn't matter how you play," he said. "I think it's the same in any competition, it doesn't matter how you win the game so long as you get a positive result.
"Nobody remembers the dirty 1-0s and 0-0s, it's all about the finalists and it doesn't matter how you get there. That's all we can think about.
"Obviously we want to finish on top and we still have a lot to do. But now we will be focusing on the weekend and not the Champions League - that is what we do at this club, we focus on the next game.
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FFRF sacks prayer at Alabama high school's football games (June 4, 2012)
Football coaches at Hoover High School (Hoover, Ala.) will no longer engage in pre-game locker room prayers, thanks to the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
FFRF Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert wrote to Hoover City Schools Superintendent Andy Craig on Jan. 6 to alert the school district that such prayers are unconstitutional. "By leading and participating in prayers, the coaches are sending a message of exclusion to nontheists on the football team and to those believers whose religion is not being professed during these locker room prayers," Markert added.
FFRF received confirmation from the school district's attorney on June 4 that coaches would not lead prayer or arrange for other adults to pray before football games in the future.
FFRF stops distribution of religious materials at Tennessee school (June 7, 2012)
Lewis County Intermediate School (Hohenwald, Tenn.) will stop teachers from handing out religious materials in the classroom.
A local parent contacted FFRF after his fifth grade student came home with a bible and a permission slip for summer vacation bible school on separate occasions. FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt wrote to Director of Schools Benjamin L. Pace taking issue with these unconstitutional violations. "Public schools have a constitutional obligation to remain neutral toward religion," Schmitt wrote in a May 23 letter. "When a school distributes religious literature to its students, it has unconstitutionally entangled itself with a religious message, in this case a Christian message."
Pace responded on June 7, saying the district would re-visit materials that had been sent out and assuring FFRF that "we are ever aware of the constitutional protection of religious freedom."
FFRF stamps out cross at North Carolina post office (June 12, 2012)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation successfully persuaded a post office in Huntersville, N.C., to remove a Christian cross from behind a customer counter.
A local complainant noticed that the post office displayed a wooden, half-foot tall Latin cross behind its customer counter, on a prominent shelf, clearly viewed by all postal patrons. Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert wrote to the Huntersville postmaster on March 16, 2012: "This cross display violates post office regulations and the U.S. Constitution and must be removed immediately."
Markert pointed out that U.S. postal regulations prohibit the display of religious symbols, other than stamp art on postal property. She added that "no court of final resort has ever upheld the government's permanent display of a Latin cross on public land as constitutional."
The postmaster informed Markert on June 12 that "the cross has been removed."
FFRF punishes pious Texas educators (June 18, 2012)
Byron Nelson High School (Fort Worth, Texas) will no longer mix prayer with school-sponsored assemblies, thanks to the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt sent a June 1, 2012, letter to Superintendent Karen Rue outlining significant "constitutional concerns" brought on by an end-of-the-year assembly. A prayer was delivered during this special event, which was scheduled to honor the senior class. A local complainant told FFRF that school officials had full knowledge of the prayer before it was given and that the assembly was mandatory for all students.
"It is unlawful for any school-sponsored event to open with prayer. FFRF asks that you immediately take action to ensure that future assemblies do not open or close with prayer," wrote Schmitt.
An attorney for the school district replied to FFRF on June 18: "The District has recently provided its administrators and educators with in-service training over a variety of issues, including those addressed in your letter." He added that the district staff was specifically trained on the "'do's and don'ts' of religion in public schools."
FFRF 'saves' New Jersey students from religious service (June 19, 2012)
Students at Gloucester City (N.J.) Junior-Senior High School were spared participation in a church-hosted baccalaureate service, thanks to the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
FFRF was contacted by a complainant whose daughter was told that she could not opt out of the religious performance and that if she missed rehearsal or the ceremony, it would affect her grade. Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert wrote to Superintendent Paul Spaventa on June 11, two days before the service was scheduled: "No student should be forced to participate in the baccalaureate or suffer a failing or lower grade because they, in good conscience, cannot perform at a religious event."
The school district's solicitor replied on June 19, informing FFRF that after they received the letter, district personnel told all students that participation in the service was optional and that their grades would not be affected if they did not attend. He assured FFRF that "in the future a similar procedure will be used by the School District to ensure that only individuals who volunteer will participate in any type of Baccalaureate Service."
North Carolina School to End "Vacation Bible School" (June 21, 2012)
Although the kids may be out of school, the Freedom From Religion Foundation knows that the Constitution doesn't take a vacation.
Hazelwood Elementary School's Summer Program in Haywood County, N.C., includes gardening crafts and games. However the school also scheduled trips to Vacation Bible School at a local Baptist church this year and in years past. The school arranged to allow transportation of students to a Baptist church to participate in Vacation Bible School for morning activities for a week (June 18-22, 2012), even after a shocked parent had complained and been assured it would not happen. Staff Attorney Patrick Elliott objected to the school's entanglement with a bible school in a strong letter to the district's superintendent, Anne Garnett. In his letter, Elliott explained that the school's summer programming, including its registration forms, program handouts, and advertisement on the school website, all served to "facilitate student recruitment for religious indoctrination." In citing legal precedent (including FFRF's victory in Doe v. Porter), Elliott concluded, "The school's promotion and coordination of a religious program is unconstitutional and cannot continue."
An for Haywood County Schools wrote on June 21, "I have advised the Superintendent and Principal of Hazelwood Elementary School that in my opinion the coordination and advertising of a Vacation Bible School with a summer school program is improper. Though the Haywood County School System takes pride in complying with all laws involving religion, this matter unfortunately occurred." The Superintendent "will implement plans to assure that future summer program . . . will not coordinate or advertise Vacation Bible School activities."
FFRF mutes religious music at North Dakota elementary school (June 25, 2012)
Students at Horace Elementary School (West Fargo, N.D.) will no longer be forced to perform religious music after receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Grades 3-5 at the school put on a program that included seven songs with strong religious themes, including "Jesus Take the Wheel" and "Long Black Train." Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert wrote to the school on June 8, explaining that "teaching these very young and impressionable students pervasively Christian music in a public school violates the First Amendment."
Superintendent David Flowers responded June 25, saying that he agreed the concert had been inappropriate and that the district would be reviewing guidelines about religious music with the music staff in the fall.
FFRF cleans up religion from South Carolina school yard (June 25, 2012)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation got two illegal church advertisements removed from Lexington School District One in Lexington, S.C.
Lexington School District One rents district facilities to local churches for worship services on the weekends. Forts Pond Elementary School had a permanently installed sign advertising worship services for United Tabernacle of God, IHPC. This sign was attached to the ground with wooden stakes. Another sign was positioned at Pelion High School and was displayed on weekends. This sign advertised worship services for Redirect Church. FFRF Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert wrote to Superintendent Karen Woodward on June 5, 2012: "It is inappropriate for the district to permit advertisement of religious organizations or churches, especially a permanent advertisement, on school property."
Markert noted that even if it is permissible to rent district facilities to churches, a public school should not allow any activity giving the appearance of promoting or supporting religion.
The school district sent a positive reply on June 25: "We were unaware of the sign at Forts Pond Elementary School. Thank you for pointing it out. It has been removed. We have also clarified with Pelion High School that the sign for Redirect Church is to be posted only on Sundays, the morning of the service."
FFRF stops distribution of student info to Catholic Church (June 26, 2012)
Bret Harte Union High School (Angels Camp, Calif.) will stop distributing student contact information to St. Andrew's Catholic Church, which was using the contact information to solicit student attendance at its annual baccalaureate.
A Bret Harte student contacted FFRF after receiving an invitation to the baccalaureate at St. Andrew's. FFRF staff attorney Andrew Seidel wrote Bret Harte Union High School District Superintendent Michael Chimente, taking issue with this constitutional violation.
In his June 18 letter, Seidel wrote that the school's conduct "would lead any reasonable person to believe that the government is endorsing a particular religion – Catholicism in this instance – and religion over nonreligion." He further reasoned it was "shocking that a school, entrusted with the care, education and protection of minors, would give children's information over to an organization known to harbor and shield sexual predators." Seidel emphasized that the "Stockton diocese, of which Angels Camp is a part, has a sordid history of priests sexually abusing minors (at least 10 priests have been accused of sexual abuse of minors, two recently fled to Ireland)" including "one of the most notorious cases of a priest raping children ... Oliver Francis O'Grady, [who] confessed … to abusing at least 25 children."
On June 26, Seidel received a call from Mr. Chimente assuring FFRF that Bret Harte would stop distributing students' information to religious institutions, including St. Andrew's. Mr. Chimente further assured FFRF that he would be more vigilant in upholding the Establishment Clause.
FFRF cuts bibles out of Ohio surgical unit (June 26, 2012)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has put an end to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's practice of placing bibles in medical center waiting rooms.
Prior to FFRF's complaint, the Wright-Patterson Medical Center on the Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, displayed Gideon bibles throughout its surgical unit waiting room, a government-run facility. FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt wrote to facility management on April 27, 2012, that "providing such material to patients and guests sends the message that they are expected to want to read the religious publications and that the hospital endorses the message found in the material." She added that "government-run hospitals have a constitutional obligation to remain neutral towards religion."
Schmitt noted that if a patient desires to read religious material during their hospital visit "they can bring their own."
A local resident informed FFRF on June 26 that all bibles have been removed from the surgical unit waiting room.


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Ok I know this isn't really a custom Mando but its close enough I thought I would put it here. Insted of in the off topic or one of the other sections. Any way here we go.
So The paint has been slowly wearing off my 3ish year old laptop and about the middle of this past summer I began to toy with how I should repaint my little friend. To start with I thought steampunk complete with little armor plates but. But when I got the case apart and really started trying out patterns nothing looked good because of the beviled edges on my case. I was also afraid of putting my rivet/screw to far in and leaving something to poke the back of my LCD. So I started thinking of engraving the back of my case. I considered lots of different things, I finally decided to go Star Wars. Why not? Most of my backgrounds and themes are Star Wars, why not my case? Any way I have recently started in earnest with my custom Mando, and I have always loved the Mandalorian "Jaing Head" emblem so I decided to put it on the back of my computer case. Then I had the great idea, "you know the back of LCD screens lights up bright and I could use that to make a back lit skull. So I cut a hole in the back of the screen case using my dremmel and exacto-knife (for the finer parts which took for EVER). Strangely the hardest thing in this whole endeavor was actually trying to find red tented or red opaque plastic. I never realized how few red items are out there. I finally found a dish for a bubble wand that would work after about 3 weeks of looking. Tonight I put the case most of the way back together and here is the result. I still have a lot of little things left to do to the case including a battle scared paint job, and the adding of a USB port and perhaps building in a card reader or jumpdrive for a second hard drive. But that will have to wait tell summer when I don't have so much home work.
Any way enough talking here are the pictures.
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Subject: Comments on Ponca/Niobrara Land Protection Plan due by Sept 30
Friends of the Missouri River:
Please compose a brief personalized letter supporting the Ponca/Niobrara Land Protection Plan, using one or more of the talking points provided below if you like, and send it NOW, before something else in your busy life gets in the way. It is critically important that we win the "numbers game," that US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service can hold up a big stack of letters and emails from supporters of protecting our unique stretch of the Missouri, a stack that must be higher than the stack from organized forces that want to preserve private development interests rather than the right of future generations to experience the relatively wild river we love.
Of the talking points listed below, I composed my Sample letter focused on #4.
Email could be brief. See email addresses at end of talking points. Sending an email has as much impact as sending a letter.
I support the Ponca/Niobrara Land Protection Plan. The National Park closest to Western Iowa is the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR). These 100 river miles come closest to the historical river before the largest dams on the continent impounded vast portions of the river. This protection campaign will build upon the work that has made this segment of the river a favorite segment for canoeing and kayaking. The campaign will enhance conservation, provide habitat and refuges, and fight back encroaching development. Thank you for providing this opportunity to comment on this plan.
1. Under the Land Protection Plan USFWS and NPS would purchase land or easements on land from willing landowners. The landowners with an easement could determine how much public access they wanted to give for the land.
2. NPS and FWS are going to be highly selective in accepting offered acreages. The land has to be special. It must be either historically/culturally significant, important wildlife habitat, have great potential for public access, or in some other way be important for conservation purposes.
3. Tax money is not being used for this project. This project will primarily be funded by money specifically designated for conservation efforts (Land and Water Conservation Fund) and Duck Stamps.
4. The Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) looks and functions more like the pre-dam river than other stretches of the river. This project will build on that foundation and provide national wildlife refuges within the MNRR. It will enhance conservation, provide more habitat for wildlife, and limit development.
5. It will increase tourism and provide more dollars for rural communities.
Sending an email has as much impact as sending a letter. The public comment period on the protection plan has been extended to Sept 30. Please send a letter of support for the project to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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2 very nice catches. Also love that you and I are fishing in the same pond as far as gene pool. Those dark bees are my favorites as well. Bailey
Just WOW!!!Nice brood pattern. Thanks for posting the pictures. Really helps us new bees to see what is considered good and what is not.David
Hey Gov,Was just looking at the picture and noticed on the edge of the comb, just above your finger, is two cells the look like they exploded. Is that normal? Any idea what caused or causes that? Lastly is it bad?Thanks David


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Carl Jenkinson says Arsenal's recent results prove that the team is building up a real head of steam as they enter the closing stages of the season.
Arsène Wenger's side have beaten Tottenham, Liverpool and AC Milan over the past two weeks and are now within four points of third-placed Spurs in the Premier League.
Although the Gunners' 3-0 win against AC Milan was not enough to see them progress in the Champions League, Jenkinson says the result has increased the squad's self-belief.
"In the Liverpool game we pulled off a fantastic result and Milan speaks for itself," he told Arsenal Player.
"It was a very proud day for everyone, whether you are part of the Club or a fan. Even though the end result was not what we wanted there was a definite sense of pride.
"It was strange afterwards; the disappointment was etched on everyone's faces. We all believed we could do it. To come so close was hard but the performance the lads put in was amazing - I was incredibly proud of all of my team-mates for the way they battled.
"A lesser team would have thought, 'we are four goals down against AC Milan, it's not going to happen,' but we went out there and gave everything."
Wojciech Szczesny said the result would show Arsenal's rivals that they can beat anyone, and Jenkinson is in total agreement.
"We have really found our feet in the past few games and had some tremendous results," he said.
"From the Spurs game to Liverpool to Milan, the momentum has been building and building. It is fantastic the way we have been playing, but we need to keep that going. Newcastle are a good side so we need to take what we have been doing well into that game and go from there."
Jenkinson also believes that Arsenal can now realistically aim to topple Tottenham and claim third place by the end of the campaign.
"It is not out of our reach. We want to finish above Spurs, that is our main aim," he said.
"Of course we want to get into the top four, that is a priority, but me and all the other lads want to finish above Spurs."
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I know this subject was covered in an earlier post, but as there seems to be an influx of many newer members, I figured that I would bring up the subject again.
It is important that before one buys a set of armor, that they do the research and make sure that their prospective purchase will fit their body type proportionally. While I thought that I did just that, after getting my BM armor this past weekend, it seems that I was wrong. My new armor is way too small for me. While the quality of daz's armor is good, I was surprised to find out that he changed to ABS from fiberglass. Since I had prior some of his FG armor(so I was told), I was surprised to see it be ABS.
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Lukasz Fabianski starts in goal for Arsenal in their FA Cup fifth-round clash at Sunderland on Saturday evening.
The Pole replaces compatriot Wojciech Szczesny between the sticks for the Gunners, while Francis Coquelin comes in for Kieran Gibbs at left back.
The returning Gervinho starts on the left side of the attack in place of Tomas Rosicky, while Johan Djourou comes in at centre back for the injured Laurent Koscielny.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain replaces Theo Walcott in attack, and Sebastien Squillaci has been named on the bench along with Marouane Chamakh.
Arsenal in full: Fabianski, Sagna, Djourou, Vermaelen, Coquelin, Arteta, Song, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho, Van Persie.
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Arsène Wenger says Theo Walcott has impressed him as a central striker and will be granted more opportunities in the role.
The England international has been vocal in his desire to play through the middle and has started the last two games, at Reading and Wigan Athletic, in that position.
Walcott has made a positive impression and Wenger says he will now use him on the flank and as the focal point of the attack.
"I like the signs that I have seen," the manager said. "If you look at my statements, I always said that one day he would play through the middle and it grew in his brain.
"He is now 23. I decided to play Thierry Henry at 23 through the middle because you have to learn a lot before. The fact that you play in other positions as well helps your technique.
"On the wing you need a shorter technique against the line. Once you [then] play in the middle you can go on both sides.
"From [the ages of] 19 to 23, Theo has learnt a lot. Now we will sometimes play him on the flanks and sometimes through the middle. I like what I have seen through the middle."
Wenger is wary of drawing comparisons between Walcott to Henry, as he believes it places an unnecessary pressure on the 23-year-old.
"He has played two games [through the middle] and you have to be open-minded in our job and give people a chance," he said. "If they take it, it's good. If [not], he will still be a fantastic winger so it puts some more assets in his game.
"He will learn something in his position and I am confident he will do well in that position. It's a bit early to compare him to Thierry Henry.
"Yes [Henry] gives him advice. It's always important. Theo is a very intelligent boy. He understands very quickly when you tell him something and that's why I think he can do very well in this position."
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In this sixth edition of Cities of Opportunity, we examine the current social and economic performance of 30 of the world's leading cities. And we find that competition for talent, capital and economic clout is driving cities to build and maintain resilient urban communities.
London, the only city to finish first in three of the 10 indicators—economic clout, city gateway and technology readiness, a category it ties with Seoul—posts the highest score for the first time. Despite not having a top rank in any indicator, New York continues to show strong consistency across most of the categories. Rounding out the top five cities are Singapore, Toronto and San Francisco.
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