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Through July 4, you can search SAR applications dating from 1889 to 1970 free on Ancestry.com. (After you hit Search, you'll be prompted to set up a free account to view your results.) The collection includes 145,000 applications.
Click here to start your search (then select the Free Access Weekend logo on the right).
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The quiz, by One-Step Tools webmaster Steve Morse and friends, is designed to guide you through the site's tools that help you determine your ancestor's 1940 census enumeration district (ED). This is important because, when the 1940 census comes out April 2, 2012, you won't be able to search by name. Instead, you'll need to find the records for the ED where your ancestor lived and view pages until you find him or her.
(If you don't mind waiting an as-yet-unknown length of time for a searchable name index to be created, probably by FamilySearch and/or a commercial entity such as Ancestry.com, you may not need to worry about the ED. I say "may not" because if your ancestor gets mis-indexed or the census-taker recorded his name in an unexpected way, you still might need to browse the records.)
Anyway, I tried the quiz for a spin and did indeed find the 1940 ED I needed. Here's how it worked for me:
Question: Do you know where your family lived on April 1, 1940, the official 1940 census day?
Answer: I chose yes. This was my hint to check the address in my ancestor's 1942 declaration of intention to naturalize:
Question: Did the family move between 1930 and 1940?
Answer: Yes.
Answer: They lived in Cleveland, Ohio, an urban area of 5,000 or more.
Question: Check to see if the city is on the One Step 1940 Large City ED Finder Tool. Go to this tool, choose the state or possession, and look in the city dropdown box. Do you see your city listed there?
Answer: I clicked the link to the 1040 ED Finder, chose Ohio from the state dropdown menu, and yes, Cleveland was in the city menu.
Question: OK, now to use the above One Step tool, choose the state and city and then enter the street and cross streets for the house at which your family lived.
Answer: I went back to the 1940 ED Finder, which looked like this:
I chose my ancestors' street, Franklin Blvd, and was directed to choose a cross street.
Um, cross street? Luckily, at the bottom of the page you can enter a house number and generate a Google, Yahoo! or MapQuest map of the location, like this one:
I chose 47th W. as the cross street and was rewarded with:
The "View microfilm " link gives you a message that the 1940 census images are not available. Looks like Morse is planning to link the ED numbers to the record images when they're released on NARA's website ext year.
I tried other quiz answers, too:
Now, the trick is not losing the sticky note I wrote the ED on.
You can read all about the 1940 census in the May 2010 Family Tree Magazine's Complete Census Guide. Family Tree Magazine Plus members can read the 1940 census article here.
The previous day, Ward, who was in command of a flotilla in the Chesapeake Bay, send a landing party to meet Southern forces at Mathias Point in King George County, Va. They met resistance, and Ward was shot after he moved the ships in to cover for the landing party as it retreated.
At the beginning of the war, the US Navy had just 90 ships; it grew to 670 ships and 50,000 sailors by mid-1964. The Confederate Navy had 130 warships and 4,000 men at its largest.
Dramatic events such as battles and shore bombardments were the exception to the rule for sailors, according to the book Life in Civil War America:
"Sailors spent the majority of their time performing routine duties or combating the effects of tedium. Running a ship required constant if monotonous activity; unlike soldiers, seamen tended not to have much idle time on their hands. An exception to this was, of course, Union soldiers on board blockading ships, who often complained of boredom in journals and letters."
You'll use different resources to trace a Civil War sailor than you would if researching a soldier. Start with the resources in this free FamilyTreeMagazine.com article on tracing Union and Confederate sailors.
(My immigrant great-grandfather, who wasn't naturalized on the Fourth of July, gives his birthday on most records as July 4, 1881—I don't know if he was actually born that day, or he just knew it was a big day in his new country.)
Here are some pointers on finding your ancestors' naturalization records:
You can see how I found my great-grandfather's naturalization records here.
Other naturalization records how-to resources from Family Tree Magazine include:
June 22, 1861, Jones wrote about a chance meeting with Confederate president Jefferson Davis. It begins "Fighting for our homes and holy altars, there is no intermission on Sunday."
He goes on to describe a chance encounter with Confederate President Jefferson Davis in the office on a Sunday, helping Davis find a letter in his secretary's office. You can read the entire diary entry here.
A bit from Life in Civil War America about the Baptist denomination of the time:
On the eve of the Civil War, Baptists were one of the largest denominations in the country and among those that were considerably more widespread and influential in the South than in the North. At the time of the war, there were some 11,219 Baptist churches in the country, with about two-thirds in Southern states (an especially telling proportion when one considers that the white population of the North was about three-and-a-half times larger than that of the South). Value of Baptist church property was an estimated $19,746,378.
On the eve of the Civil War, Baptists were one of the largest denominations in the country and among those that were considerably more widespread and influential in the South than in the North.
At the time of the war, there were some 11,219 Baptist churches in the country, with about two-thirds in Southern states (an especially telling proportion when one considers that the white population of the North was about three-and-a-half times larger than that of the South). Value of Baptist church property was an estimated $19,746,378.
In 1845, Northern and Southern Baptists split over the issue of slavery, and the latter formed a separate denomination under the Southern Baptist Convention.
Other large denominations at the time included Methodists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Lutherans and Roman Catholics, though Americans were active in many faiths. Interestingly, Abraham Lincoln was the first US president to use the phrase "One nation under God," but he wasn't baptized and never joined a church.
Here's our listing of organizations for researching religious records.
You can nominate a Civil War event for this series—just click Comments below or e-mail me.
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I'd start by looking at family history data for collateral lines to see if there is a family with four children close in age.
It's also possible that this photo is someone Humphrey's relatives knew. It wasn't unusual to have multiple tintypes made of the same image to give copies to both friends and family.
The backdrop in this image could be a clue to where it was taken. I'd also contact historical societies in the Grand Forks area to see if they have a photo collection and have images by a photographer that used that backdrop. Start with the Grand Forks Historical Society.
If Leona is on social media, it's definitely worth posting this photograph online, too.
His work clothes could date from the late 19th
century to the early 20th. He wears a collared work shirt, rolled-up jeans and a hat to shield his face from the sun
If you examine the left side of the picture, there seems to be someone standing there. This suggests that this picture is a copy of a section of a larger photograph. It's possible that this is a work photo where he stood with several co-workers. he worked at a sawmill circa 1900.
Jeff's image already has started to fade. If this is an important part of his family heritage, it would be worth seeking out a professional photo conservator with experience working with images on cloth to see if the fading can be stabilized. An online directory of conservators is on the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works.


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By Mike Sells and Hans Dunshee
Corporate tax breaks or your children's and grandchildren's future. The ability to grow jobs and compete economically with a well-trained and educated workforce, or continuing outdated tax loopholes to special interests with highly paid lobbyists. Those are our choices.
A tax break is an advantage the government gives to a business so it can employ more people. We're talking about a two-way street, an agreement with the same goal in mind: prosperity. Tax breaks are not intended as corporate freebies, but that's what they become when businesses cease to create jobs. In what universe does it make sense to continue rewarding a business that has not kept its end of the bargain?
Apparently, in a Republican universe, since our colleagues across the aisle continue defending corporate giveaways instead of fighting for Washington's kids and working families.
Yes, revenues are up — they got that part correct, but what they fail to acknowledge is that population, inflation and expenses have also increased. Before leaving office, Gov. Gregoire observed that it would cost $2.5 billion more in the next budget — the one we're working on right now — just to maintain the current level of education and services. That's more than the expected revenue increase of $2 billion.
That's not even taking into account the McCleary school funding Supreme Court decision, which requires significant additional funding to K-12 education. A joint legislative task force said the education bill is $1.4 billion for 2013-15, on the way to a total increase per two-year budget of $4.5 billion by 2018. House Democrats offered a budget that comes close to the target for this year: $1.3 billion. But, at best, the Republican budgets use gimmicks an accountant could go to jail for.
And it's not like we haven't tightened our belts plenty over the last six years. State revenues fell sharply in the Great Recession and we cut over $12 billion from spending. For instance, we didn't only cut the number of state employees — down nearly 15 percent per capita, but we also reduced the salaries of those still on the payroll. Additionally, state revenues are down 15 percent per person, too.
We can't cut our way to prosperity. We need to invest in the future or our state and we shouldn't balance our budget by cutting education and services for seniors and the disabled.
Republicans say that taxes are bad for jobs. But taxes pay to educate the workers of today, and our children for tomorrow. A healthy, prosperous society that makes investments in its future is good for jobs. The Tax Foundation reports that our combined state and local tax burden ranks in the lower half among the states, compared to income. But a dozen states with a heavier tax burden enjoy a lower unemployment rate than we do.
Investments require revenue. Our solution is to close loopholes in our tax system carved out by special interests over the years who want to avoid paying the fair share that the rest of us pay. Stuff like an exemption created in the 1940s to help the timber and wood-products industry that now mainly benefits oil refiners who didn't even come to the state until after 1950, and who figured out a way to piggyback on that exemption. Or out-of-state shopper exemptions, or freight exemptions that few, if any, other states offer. What most states do have, however, are personal income taxes and corporate income taxes. Our state doesn't, but you don't hear much about how this setup significantly benefits businesses.
It's time to quit giving preference to special interests over kids. It's a choice: special interest tax loopholes or education.
Rep. Mike Sells (38th District) chairs the House Labor and Workforce Development Committee. Rep. Hans Dunshee (44th District) chairs the House Capital Budget Committee.


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Fordham Law Visits Alumni in Brazil and ArgentinaMarch 25, 2013
A group of Fordham Law administrators recently traveled to Argentina and Brazil to meet with alumni and enhance the School's presence in these two vibrant international chapters of the Fordham
|Rafael Villac Vicente de Carvalho '09, Helen Naves '09, Assistant Dean Toni M. Fine, Dean Michael M. Martin, and Jose Ricardo in São Paulo, Brazil.
Fordham Law Dean Michael M. Martin, Assistant Dean for International and Non-J.D. Programs Toni M. Fine, and Assistant Dean for Advancement and AVP for External Relations Vera Bullock first went to São Paulo, Brazil, where an admissions event and alumni reception were held for 43 attendees at Peixoto e Cury Advogados on March 14. LL.M. graduate Rafael Villac Vicente de Carvalho '09 and colleague Jose Ricardo hosted the event. Carvalho and Helen Naves '09 were chosen as co-presidents of the Brazil chapter.
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"As Fordham Law continues to enhance its presence in South America, Argentina will become increasingly important to the School's recruiting and networking goals," said Palazzi. "I am happy to help contribute to Fordham's growing position in this part of the world."
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Auditioning for "American Idol" hardly seems Shakespearean, but hopefuls should keep this advice from "Hamlet" in mind during next week's tryouts in Salt Lake City: To thine own self be true.
"Don't worry about what other people are saying around you and don't be intimidated by other people," said senior supervising producer Patrick Lynn. "Just because you think they sing better than you doesn't mean they're a better candidate for 'American Idol.' "
Because "Idol" is about more than just singing. Personality plays a big part in the audition process.
"Personality is a huge part of it," Lynn said. "I mean, we're making a television show. We are looking for people that can sing, obviously. But who also have personality. And that's not an easy thing to find.
"There are a lot of people who don't understand why we don't like their voice, when it's really their voice and their personality."
And a lot of hopefuls lose track of themselves because they get psyched out by the other contestants in line to audition.
"Just focus on what you have to do," Lynn said. "That's really my best advice."
He would know. Lynn has been with "American Idol" since the beginning, working his way up from associate producer. He was here five years ago, the last time auditions were held at EnergySolutions Arena.
"We had a good time there last time," said Lynn, who couldn't recall exactly how Salt Lake City became the first stop on this year's audition tour. Salt Lake will be followed by auditions in San Francisco, Detroit, Atlanta, Boston, Austin and Omaha.
Salt Lake City "was actually one of the easiest cities to pick, Lynn said. The producers were looking at a list of various possible cities, "and somebody said, 'Oh, let's go to Salt Lake City again. OK.' There wasn't much argument about it."
He said the crowd in Utah is a bit different from the crowd at auditions in other cities.
"I think you're more well-behaved in Salt Lake City," Lynn said. "That's good, though. I like that."
The television world has changed a bit since 2008. The last time "Idol" came to Utah for auditions, it was just two months after Utahn David Archuleta finished second in the Season 7 finale, which drew 31.7 million viewers.
Viewership has changed since then. In May, the Season 13 finale was seen by 14.3 million viewers, down 33 percent from the final show of Season 12; 51 percent from the Season 11 finale; and 55 percent from the David Cook-vs.-David Archuleta finale in 2008.
To be sure, "American Idol" is not the pop-culture phenomenon it once was. But even in its much-weakened state, the Wednesday episodes finished as the No. 7 show for the 2012-13 TV season; the Thursday episodes finished No. 9.
"There's plenty of life left in 'Idol,' " said Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly.
Lynn admits he's nervous about how things will go on July 10 and 11. But he's always nervous, and big crowds continue to turn out for auditions every year.
"It's still nerve-racking and scary for us to go out there because we want to make sure people still like the show," he said. "And once people start showing up, we know that they do. I go through this every year."
Because "Idol" has entrenched itself as a TV institution of sorts.
"We're going to have people showing up who only know television with 'American Idol' on it," Lynn said. "That's kind of a weird thing, when you think about it."
Just don't expect to see any "Idol" judges at the ESA this week. Particularly because Fox hasn't announced who the judges will be this coming season.
"These are what we call the culls," said Lynn. It's a preliminary round of auditions for production staffers who decide which hopefuls will get to perform for the judges at a later date.
(Five years ago, that round of auditions took place in September. And was not open to the public.)
And maybe there are some Shakespearean aspects to "American Idol." Certainly, there's tragedy and comedy, depending on how things go for the people auditioning.
It could be "A Comedy of Errors" if they don't take Lynn's advice or "All's Well That Ends Well" if they do.
And for a whole lot of people, this will be "Much Ado About Nothing."
"Idol" auditions
Salt Lake City's "American Idol" auditions are a two-day event July 10-11, but hopefuls will be singing only on July 11.
"We've sort of revamped our registration process so people can just come down, register, get a wristband and a ticket and be on their way," said senior supervising producer Patrick Lynn. "It's actually very easy."
Beginning Wednesday, July 10, at 5 a.m., hopefuls can register for the auditions. You'll need two forms of ID, and if you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Complete rules can be found at americanidol.com/auditions.
Once you've got your wristband and ticket, you're done for the day. Hopefuls will audition on Thursday in the order they register.
You can show up on Thursday and register, but there may or may not be room for you to audition.


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Scrappers outfielder ready to prove his value as first-rounder
By Brian Moynahan / Special to MLB.com | June 29, 2012 6:33 AM ET
The outfielder from Texas A&M knew he had done enough to merit consideration as a first-round pick. As a sophomore in 2011, he hit .381, won the Big 12 Player of the Year award and led the Aggies to the school's first College World Series appearance since 1999.
This spring, the 21-year-old junior turned in another strong performance, batting .380 with a .458 on-base percentage and 21 stolen bases. The team did not fare as well, reaching the NCAA tournament for the sixth consecutive year but falling in the Regionals to TCU the day before the Draft.
"That was a sad day," Naquin said. "I knew it was going to be pretty much the last hurrah in college, last game, and I was upset, but I knew I had something to look forward to. And I had a really good chance to go in the first round."
Naquin expected to be selected somewhere between the 20th and 30th picks in the first round and had an inkling that the Cardinals (picks 19 and 23) and Braves (pick 21) might take him.
He was surprised when the Cleveland Indians beat them both to the punch, taking him off the board at No. 15 overall.
"I went a little high," he said. "I went about six or seven picks higher than I thought I was going to go. It was an emotional roller coaster. I didn't have a whole bunch of people there. It was just me and my mom, dad, grandma, my uncle, my brother, couple best friends, and kind of got in a room with my high school assistant coach and just, 'Hey, they're calling my name.'
"It's an experience you can't really explain."
After the Draft, Naquin proved eager to get to work. He signed just 10 days later for $1.75 million, $500,000 below the $2.25 million value assigned to the 15th overall pick.
"I couldn't fathom the thought of a guy out of college getting $1.75 million and trying to bug the team for a little more when not everybody in the Draft is getting that slot number because of the new [CBA]," said Naquin. "I was able to get a lot of money, and I thought, 'Hey, if they want to give me that much money, I'm going to go out and start playing so I can get up to the Indians and help the big ballclub as soon as I can."
Naquin's college coach, Rob Childress, joined his former player in remembering the past but looking to the future.
"I just told him how proud I was of him and appreciated everything he did for our program, and now his quest is to go play in the big leagues," said Childress. "And there's not a doubt in my mind that that's what he's going to do."
The Indians are taking it slow with Naquin -- he debuted with Mahoning Valley on June 20 and has played in just four of the team's first 10 games -- but the 6-foot-2, 175-pound outfielder whom Childress describes as "a throwback" with "a passion for the game" is still off to an impressive start, hitting .438 with two RBIs, a stolen base and a pair of three-hit performances.
It's not uncommon for players to struggle with the adjustment from amateur baseball to the professional ranks. Naquin has only been a professional ballplayer for about two weeks, but he is very clear on the way he feels about his new job.
"It's awesome," he said. "I mean, I don't know if it's really that big of an adjustment. At A&M, we were grinding every day. We had a couple more off days than here, obviously, also had class and whatnot, but I played three postseasons at A&M. It's just like pro ball. You don't have any school, you get meal money. Here you get a contract, but it's just a different bat, to be honest.
"A different bat and some good baseball players and just playing every day."
Another Monster in the Majors: Oakland's Derek Norris became the 66th member of the Vermont Lake Monsters to reach the big leagues when he debuted June 21, according to the team. Washington's fourth-round selection in the 2007 Draft, Norris played in the New York-Penn League in 2008 and hit .278 while throwing out 47 percent of would-be base stealers. He was traded to the A's with three other players last December in a deal for pitcher Gio Gonzalez.
Step in the right direction: The State College Spikes won five games in a row from June 21-25, the team's longest winning streak since a nine-game run from June 26-July 4, 2007. The Spikes' 7-3 record is the best in team history through 10 games.
Remembering a pioneer: June 24 marked the 40th anniversary of the debut of Bernice Gera, who in 1972 became the first female umpire in modern professional baseball history. Originally hired by the New York-Penn League in 1969, Gera's contract was disapproved by the president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues because she did not meet the physical requirements for umpires. After a lengthy court battle earned her the right to umpire professionally, Gera worked one game, an NYPL contest between the Geneva Senators and Auburn Phillies, before handing in her resignation.
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During her 25 years at GGU, Kit founded GGU's Psychology program and oversaw it's growth to be one of the Ageno Business School's largest degree programs. As a Professor, she taught family therapy, counseling skills, applied psychology and psychopathology as well as marketing courses. Kit was the 2009 Outstanding Scholar and has won four endowed research professorships in the past decade. She also received the honor of being a Nigel T. Miner Professor of Business.
Kit has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the renowned Wright Institute in Berkeley. She has taught consumer behavior at universities around the world, from Malaysia, Slovenia and Finland, to UC Berkeley. As part of her ongoing research on the psychology of consumers, Kit conducts interviews, ethnographies, focus groups and surveys on a regular basis. Examples of her research are published in her book, Gen BuY (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2009) and in her blogs on Huffington Post and Psychology Today. She also regularly presents her findings and analysis in speeches to both academic and business venues and consults to organizations and businesses. She is widely quoted in the media on Generation Y and consumer related topics.
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- MA (Psychology), The Wright Institute
- BS (Journalism), Georgia State University
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- Helsinki School of Economics, visiting professor of consumer psychology, 1998-2002
- University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, visiting professor of consumer behavior, 2001
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- Stanford University, 2008-2010
- University of Oklahoma, 2010
- Fashion Institute of Technology, 2010
- UC Berkeley, 2003-2010
- Cornell University, 2009
- San Francisco State University, 2008
- Selected Workshops and Speaking Engagements for corporations:
- Cisco Systems
- Lowes
- Gap
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- Sanoma Magazines (Finland)
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- Volvo
- Marimekko
- Selected Speaking Engagements:
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- Wharton Business School Refocusing Retail
- Institute for International Research
- Canadian Marketing Association
- American Psychological Association
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- Decoding the New Consumer Mind: How and Why We Shop and Buy. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint, 2014
- Gen buY: how tweens, teens, and twenty-somethings are revolutionizing retail. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint, 2009
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Honda has a successful formula for their compact SUV and they see little reason to deviate too much. All CR-Vs come with a capable 4-cylinder engine, a cleverly designed interior and compact exterior dimensions. This is all wrapped up in attractively designed sheet metal and sold with available all-wheel drive at a competitive price. While some competitors have allowed their vehicles to balloon in size, features and price, Honda has steadfastly stuck to the winning formula that has made every generation of CR-V a success.
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The Honda CR-V gets a new trim level for 2016. The SE trim slots in between the base LX trim and the uplevel EX trim. Available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, prices for the SE start at $23,395.
A vehicle's warranty can significant impact your maintenance costs after you drive off the dealer's lot, and it's important to understand the different parts. Typically, a new car warranty includes a Basic warranty, which covers everything except the wear items such as brakes and tires; and a Drivetrain warranty, that covers all the parts that make the car move, such as the engine and transmission
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The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV that's space-efficient, fuel-efficient and comfortable. The back seat easily folds down and lifting cargo in is made easier with the CR-V's low floor. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional for all-weather operatioseatn.
Redesigned for 2012, the CR-V was updated for the 2015 model year, acquiring a reworked interior as well as fresh styling. Honda's 2.4-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder engine makes 185 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). That combination is EPA-rated at up to 26/33 mpg City/Highway, or 25/31 mpg with all-wheel drive.
The suspension is tuned to yield a softer ride, rather than crisp responses. Steering is even and predictable.
The Honda CR-V competes against the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and Toyota RAV4. Judged by exterior dimensions, the CR-V qualifies almost as a midsize model. In addition to roominess, passengers can expect a pleasant ride, and even the back seat is impressively comfortable.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given it Good scores on each test. The rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2015 model sunk to four stars in the frontal-impact test, but 2016 testing brought those ratings back up to five stars.
Additional safety benefits come in the form of standard and available features. All trims but the LX model include Honda's clever LaneWatch camera, mounted in the right-hand mirror. Whenever the driver activates the right turn signal, a dashboard display shows the view to the right rear, highlighting the blind spot. It's the kind of feature that should be on every vehicle. Active-safety systems, including lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning and adaptive cruise control, are available, but only for the top-end Touring trim level.
The 2016 Honda CR-V comes in five trim levels: LX, Special Edition, EX, EX-L with leather, and Touring. All-wheel drive ($1,300) is optional.
CR-V LX ($23,745) has power windows, locks, and mirrors; air conditioning; cruise control; rearview camera; four-speaker audio; and 16-inch steel wheels. SE ($24,545) adds privacy glass, a security system, and 17-inch alloy wheels. EX ($25,995) adds LaneWatch, a 10-way power driver's seat, pushbutton start and keyless entry, heated front seats, and a sunroof.
EX-L ($28,445) comes with automatic climate control, leather seat and steering-wheel trim, satellite radio and upgraded audio. EX-L w/Navi ($29,945) has all-wheel drive and navigation.
Touring ($32,095) adds a power tailgate; 18-inch alloy wheels; driver's seat memory; and a package of safety technologies including forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist.
Six airbags and a rearview camera are standard.
Some call the CR-V handsome; others brand it innocuous. To some, Honda's compact looks bulky or bulbous, especially when viewing its tapered rear end. Whatever your opinion, the basic profile hasn't changed since the 2012 redesign, and the CR-V is still boxy, despite its curves.
For 2015, a new chrome-accented grille appeared, helping to tie the CR-V more closely to the subcompact Fit as well as the latest Civic sedan and the new, smaller HR-V crossover. At least, Honda designers have avoided introducing any edgy touches that might interfere with the CR-V's functionality. The efficient design ensures useful space for both passengers and cargo.
Not only is the CR-V exceptionally roomy, its cabin is fitted with better-quality plastic materials than in the past. All but the base LX model get a seven-inch touchscreen for the audio system.
Except when pushing hard on the gas, the cabin is quiet. Soft-touch materials cover dashboard surfaces and touch points. Less appealing are the 3-D gauge faces under a glass cover, which look cheap. The shift lever protrudes from the lower center of the dashboard.
The CR-V is among the most useful compact crossovers, due to the combination of a voluminous interior and a smart-folding back seat. That seat folds and flips down with a single pull, winding up in the footwell behind the front seat. It's one of the CR-V's best features.
With rear seatbacks up, cargo space totals 37.2 cubic feet; folded down, 61.4 cubic feet. The load floor is the lowest in the compact class, for easy loading.
Passengers sit somewhat high. Front occupants get soft, comfortable seats, though a bit more side bolstering would be welcome. Two adults fit in back, with ample head space and legroom.
Rearward visibility issues make the rearview camera essential. Thick pillars and a high rear window impede over-the-shoulder views, though slim windshield pillars permit good forward vision. Rear-seat headrests can fold down for a broader view in the mirror.
The Honda CR-V provides reassuring, predictable handling, even if it doesn't deliver an engaging road experience.
The belt and pulley-operated continuously variable transmission and four-cylinder engine yield sluggish response to the gas pedal. When the CR-V is filled with passengers, acceleration is even slower. Power delivery is smooth, however.
Electric power steering isn't as well-weighted as some. On certain roads, many small adjustments might be needed to remain on course. A CR-V rides quietly, helped in part by improved door sealing.
Real Time all-wheel-drive is helpful on snow-covered, slippery roads.
The Honda CR-V offers practical transportation with plenty of space, in a manageable size. Most popular are the midlevel EX and EX-L versions; few take the base LX. To get such extras as navigation or active-safety features, you may have to upgrade to EX-L Navi or Touring.
Driving impressions by Marty Padgett, The Car Connection. James M. Flammang contributed to this report.
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J. Frank Harrison III, Coca-Cola Consolidated chairman and chief executive, said the changes in roles for the executives are part of a planned succession process and that they both will play a "critical and active" role in leading the company over the next few years. Charlotte-based Coca-Cola Consolidated operates in parts of 11 states primarily in the Southeast.
Flint joined the company in 2004 as executive vice-president and has been a member and vice-chairman of the board since 2007. Prior to joining the bottler, he was co-managing partner of Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, L.L.P.
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News Clipping (copy) - U.S.-China trade from USA Today, 4-30-84.
News Clipping (copy) - Reagan quoting the Chinese, Dallas, 4-30-84.
Photographs - the Reagans during their 1984 trip to China.
Document (copy) - regarding nuclear cooperation, 1-18-83.
--Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley, California
Woven Wool Portrait - George Bush and Deng Xiaoping, created by the Shanghai Red Star Weaving Factory.
Two pages from a speech (copies) - made by Bush while visiting China.
--George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, College Station, Texas
Deng Xiaoping's reforms of Chinese society brought a wave of renewed
interest in democratic processes. Foreign investors and specialists helped
to modernize China's economy and trade boomed in all sectors ... including
missile and nuclear technology. Even so, economics and not politics governed
U.S.-China relations in the modern era.
Deng Xiaoping's reforms of four sectors of the economy - agriculture,
industry, the military, and science / technology - were also called "The
Second Revolution" because the reforms loosened societal restrictions
in every part of Chinese society. In the 1970s and 1980s, communes were
disbanded and individual authority was granted to more people, affecting
jobs, markets, and schools. These reforms effectively altered China's
centralized system and brought in a fledgling "Chinese democracy
As great numbers of Chinese students went abroad to pursue advanced degrees
in scientific fields, demands grew at home for more artistic, literary,
and political expression. By the mid-1980s, students, teachers, scientists,
and journalists were publicly criticizing the Communist Party. The movement
was tolerated, even encouraged, for a while.
Re-opening China's doors to the outside world brought in hard cash and
technical expertise from the West. Joint ventures with foreign specialists
and capitalists were welcomed. New Chinese laws that legitimized private
business and land sales encouraged even more foreign investment.
As the U.S.-Soviet rivalry hardened in the 1980s, Washington began to
sell sophisticated technological components to Beijing. Limits on technology
transfer licenses were relaxed, and military exchange visits were stepped
up. President Reagan made his first visit to China in 1984, and by 1985
the two countries had signed a bilateral nuclear energy cooperation agreement.
In 1987, Iran fired Chinese Silkworm missiles against Kuwaiti oil installations, and at Kuwaiti ships flying the U.S. flag. In retaliation, the United States held back additional high-tech transfers, so China reluctantly agreed to stop selling missiles to Iran. In 1988, China exploded its first neutron bomb. Less than ten years later, U.S. scientists suspected that China's technology had been based on top secret data stolen from American laboratories.
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The temptation can be incredibly strong for managers—especially new ones—to step in when a technical problem arises. But, that isn't a very good show of faith in one's team members. Johanna Rothman writes that as a manager, you have to delegate a problem and leave it delegated.
"You know, if you want something done, you just have to do it yourself," Clive muttered as he strode down to his office.
Susan looked up from her desk and sighed. She stood, followed Clive down the hall, and knocked on his office door.
"What? I'm a little busy right now!" he replied and turned back to his computer. Then, he turned to Susan and said, "Explain this part of the framework to me."
He looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and said, "No? I'm your boss."
"That's right. You're the manager, but you're not asking me as my manager. You're asking me someone who's going to go in and do some damage, as opposed to some help. I'm the technical lead. If you have a problem with what's going on technically, you're supposed to talk to me. You're supposed to talk to the team. Why are you not talking to me? Why are you not talking to the team? Why are you messing with the code?"
"Did you see what Todd did?"
"You can stand there calmly and say yes? You're not freaking out?"
"No, I'm not freaking out, because the team and I solved this problem this morning, which is more than you have done. Whose problem is this to solve?"
"Uh, yours and the team's."
"Thank you. And did you ask me or the team how we were solving the problem?"
"Uh, no."
"So, you missed that Todd and Cindy are pairing on the fix for this problem, that we already have a patch on the production server, and that Dick and Samara are pairing on performance test development so we catch this in the future. You missed all of that, right? Oh, and that we will be reviewing the code and the tests, right? You missed that?"
"Uh, yes."
"You were going to put on your Superman coder cape and do it all yourself?"
"Uh, yes."
"Look, Clive, you were the Superman developer back in the day, but your day was more than five years ago. Even if it had been a year ago, you wouldn't know what we've done with the code. You cannot possibly be current with what we are doing. We have thirty people in the code, what with the automated tests and the updated frameworks. You don't know what we have anymore. You are no longer current. You cannot do significant technical work anymore without doing real damage. Stop thinking you can."


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Anderson gotta settle
AA is epitome of hero to goat
"You dont know the Bruno Caboclo......"Bruno Caboclo
They should try putting Lowry in to save the game with his God like streaks
Wy is Anderson shooting SO much?! Geezus!!
Anderson single handedly losing overtime for us!
Wade such a b$%^#y player with jumping into people on jumpers
anderson needs to have his leash shortend...dude just keeps jacking up shots...im starting to not like him very much right now
say it aint so lol
what does it say when 30 year old dleague CBA player on min contract is go to OT scoring threat?
stuff of Disney movies or lack of talent?
"You dont know the Bruno Caboclo......"Bruno Caboclo
Well good game! Anderson just shot us in the foot...
What is Casey calling? give the ball to Anderson? jesus what a joke
AA is essentially early season Lowry..... minus rebounding and assists
"You dont know the Bruno Caboclo......"Bruno Caboclo
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30-year-old Damascus man accused of abusing teen
30-year-old Jacob Harms of Damascus is being held on $1.7 million bail in Clackamas County Jail and facing 26 counts of sex abuse of a 16-year-old girl.
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On October 9th, 2013, detectives from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Jacob Wayne Harms of Damascus, OR on 26 counts of Unlawful Sexual Penetration II, Sex Abuse III, Sodomy III, Encouraging Child Sex Abuse I, and Using a Child in Sex Display. He was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail, and is currently being held on $1,735,000 bail.
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Miamians have gone all in with juicing, cleansing, and organic everything, from toothpaste to body wash. So why do so many Magic City pet owners still tromp through the big chain pet stores, where garish cat and dog costumes and flimsy feather toys share space with the equivalent of McDonald's for dogs? Especially when the holistic pet product train has now pulled into the 305. Natural K-9 is full of all-natural, chemical-free food, treats, medicinals, and grooming materials for dogs and cats. OK, there aren't quite as many toys here, but the store's focus is the overall well-being of pets. That's why it carries raw food and everything from freeze-dried to grain-free to specialty, limited-ingredient brands such as Great Life dog food. You'll pay a little more — an eight-pound bag of Great Life's buffalo dog food runs $26.39, for instance, but it's made with real lean buffalo meat and a bucketful of other great ingredients like kelp and kale sprouts. The staff is friendly, hands-on, and incredibly knowledgeable, and if your pet has allergies or specific dietary needs, or is just fussy, they will weight the pros and cons of every brand to help you choose the best option. You've already realized how much that box full of organic produce makes you feel better; why condemn Fido to another bowl of GMO factory-farmed nonsense?
Rows and rows of Gibsons, Fenders, Ovations, and metal James Trussarts line the walls of Miami Vintage Guitars. Wide-eyed music junkies roam the shop's seven rooms, making their way upstairs to the electric and archtop room where they can get their hands on a red PRS signed by Carlos Santana himself, a road-worn Nashville six-string, and dozens of bass guitars. Hours go by, and the next thing you know, the same guy jamming away on the PRS is now in the vintage room strumming a Fender Stratocaster strung just like the one Jimi Hendrix used to play. Next door in the high-end acoustic room hangs a guitar from the 1800s, the oldest model on display, as well as some of the last guitars ever made with Brazilian rosewood. Back downstairs is the room where the store proudly reps its own brand of acoustic six-strings. In the main room, MVG showcases most of its electric models, as well as Fender and Behringer amps. The shredder room, lined with RGs and other models of the ilk, is where metal heads flock. Sure, it's easy to get lost in the maze of instruments, but store managers Jose Benavides and Artie Corces (who also happens to be an orthopedic surgeon) are very knowledgeable and will give a thorough tour to help you choose the guitar that suits you and your price range. The shop is also an authorized B.C. Rich, Dean, and Nash dealer, so if you don't find the exact model you want, you can always order it. There's also a shop on site where you can customize any new or old instrument. Prices vary widely depending upon what you're looking for — an evil-looking 2013 B.C. Rich "Son of a Beast" that would make Gwar jealous runs $480, for instance, while a cedar Blueberry Concert acoustic costs $1,600. But even if you're not looking to buy and just wanna jam with like-minded musicians, MVG will let you come in and play.
Hawking records is a rough game in these post-digital days. The average independent shop is barely making rent. Or already inflating its "Bankruptcy Sale!" balloons. Or even worse, slated to be demolished to make space for yet another neighborhood bank branch. But thankfully, there are still some indies that have somehow stuck it out — like Uncle Sam's, the South Beach music and merch emporium established in 1991. Last summer, owner Lisa Teger Zhen and her staff moved from the original Washington Avenue location they'd inhabited for 22 years to a smaller retail space down the street. It wasn't that biz was bad. "The store was just too big for us anymore," Teger Zhen told New Times. "The music business has changed a lot... So we pared down to stuff that we sell regularly." Among those enduringly popular products: adorable teddy bear ski masks, kitty-cat backpacks, "I Hate Molly" tees, and a solid selection of new and used records of all kinds. For hippest BFFs, snag a $30 white-vinyl version of Arcade Fire's Reflektor. For Tea Partying uncles, catch a $10 case of Ted Nugent's Cat Scratch Fever. And for stoner bros with budding comedy careers, cop a vintage $18 copy of Cheech & Chong's Big Bambú, complete with an extra-large rolling paper insert. Now let's go buy a stack, spin some wax, and take a toke for another quarter-century of Uncle Sam's Music.
Welcome to the big leagues. As far as making music in Miami goes, there is absolutely nowhere with the kind of pedigree the Hit Factory has accrued over the past 56 years in business. To run through the entirety of Criteria Studio's history of artists would be a ridiculously lengthy affair, but allow us to list a few choice names just to emphasize what this place really represents in the landscape of music. The five studios at the Hit Factory have seen the likes of the Beach Boys, James Brown, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Dr. Dre, Aretha Franklin, and R. Kelly crooning into its mikes. If you want to record in Miami, there's nothing that stands up to sizable music industry standards the way Criteria does, with everything you need, including the huge tracking room of Studio A and an immense catalogue of tape machines and microphones from over the years to help you sound just right. Between the history and quality, it's truly a one-of-a-kind place.
After Achilles was shot in the tendon and Perseus was turning folks to stone, Zeus lowered a flock of parking gods to Earth. From Washington Avenue street parking to spending your kid's college fund on valets, Miami Beach is a God-forsaken place for the four-wheel set. But there's a piece of heaven at the Flamingo Park lot on 11th Street, where you get three hours of free parking from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Shifting your car into park and walking out toward your destination without stopping to jam nickels and dimes into a machine seems otherworldly at first. But stay out after the clock strikes 10 and a meter maid will leave a friendly note under your wiper reminding you that this is still Miami Beach and you now owe some bureaucratic entity $18 — which is arguably less than valet parking or even the 1111 garage.
You'll always be greeted by a slightly unsettling face at the Mondrian South Beach. No, that's not an insult to the great service. We mean there's seriously a weird Bratz Doll-looking, computer-generated portrait of a lady's head in each and every room. The official story is that they're "sirens" meant to protect the guests. It's just one of several surreal and delightful quirks in the Marcel Wanders-designed hotel. The overall décor is meant to evoke a modern version of Alice in Wonderland, but if there were to be a movie remake shot here, we'd have to imagine it would star Björk as Alice, Anna Wintour as the Queen of Hearts, and Julian Schnabel as the caterpillar. That's what kind of place it is. Besides those fantasies, the hotel also features what is perhaps the world's most glamorous vending machine (you literally can buy a car), the ever-popular Sunset Lounge, and undoubtedly the best pool deck on the bayside of South Beach.


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Depression Counselor
Hope Hailey, LPC
licensed professional counselor
1640 Powers Ferry Rd, Bldg 16, Ste 100, Marietta,, Georgia
I believe it is important to look at a person's depression through the lens of family history and present life difficulties. Cognitive Behavior therapy has proven to be as effective as medication in many cases. Unresolved trauma can also be a contributing factor as well. I believe in looking at the full picture when trying it help a client. The anxiety that accompanies depression also should be addressed.
Depression Counselor
Daniel Gopin, LAPC
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
1640 Powers Ferry Rd, Building 16, Marietta, Georgia
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges that people struggle with. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Fortunately, in many cases, with the assistance of a mental health professional, people can be empowered to overcome their natural tendency to feel depressed. I help clients explore patterns that lead them down the road to depression and help them replace negative thought patterns with healthier ones.
Depression Counselor
Terry Crump, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Crump Wellness Services|134 Powers Ferry Road, Suite B, Marietta, Georgia
My approach to treating depression is not one that focuses solely on one treatment technique (e.g., CBT or Interpersonal Therapy);instead, depression is examined in terms of the biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that may be contributing to reduced functioning. In that way, treatment decisions are more apt to be effective for each individual.
Depression Counselor
Benita A. Esposito, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach
5885 Glenridge Drive, Suite 130, Atlanta, Georgia
When you feel depressed, you want a counselor who can truly understand you. I've been depressed, too, and I know first-hand how it feels: the sense of loss, the loneliness, the darkness, the fatigue, the low self-esteem. It can happen to the best of us. I'll help you find a source of deep strength inside yourself. I'll help you develop more spiritual intimacy and find the peace that passes all understanding. I'll help you find your Authentic Self, your spirit, that part of you who is always connected to God. I'll help you shine, and feel unconditionally loved. I call that grace, and it is yours for the asking. I'll show you how to receive it. You are worth it!
Depression Counselor
Susan Blank, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
755 Mt Vernon Hwy Suite 330, Atlanta, Georgia
Does each day feel like a struggle? Do you feel overwhelmed, lonely or sad? Do you have difficulty getting motivated, focusing, or concentrating? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are probably experiencing depression. I can teach you how to reduce your feelings of depression and experience happiness and contentment once again. Utilizing mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I will teach you a variety of techniques and tools designed to decrease your negative self-talk, elevate your mood, and increase your feelings of self-worth and confidence. Working together, I will help you gain a new sense of purpose, meaning and connection in your life.
Depression Counselor
Kalpana Murthy, MBA, MS, LPC, NCC, DCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, Career Coach, Brain Health Coach
Sandy Springs, Georgia
I have helped clients who have been told they have "treatment resistant depression" and clients who have tried many approaches to reduce depression. The root cause of depression is often upsetting experiences like criticism, rejection, embarrassment, job loss, relationship endings, emotional neglect, childhood abuse, midlife career transitions. These events diminish how we view ourselves and our ability to get what we want in life. Client review: "I have struggled off and on with depression and have seen numerous counselors over the past 15 years. Working with Kalpana, I made significant progress in a relatively short period of time and years later my depression has not returned".
Depression Counselor
Kevin Fleming Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Atlanta, Georgia
Grey Matters International, Inc. and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D. handles depression and other emotional disorders in a very unique way. Most of therapy or counseling processes utilize validation, unconditional positive regard, and reframing as common techniques to get someone to heal from their depression. Though this can be helpful, it rarely fixes the core problem behind it and for tough cases we then refer them usually to a psychiatrist for medication which can have tons of side effects. Instead, why not try a natural and arguably more effective way to not just change your mind, but change the brain--where the depression is rooted. Contact us at email@example.com.
Depression Counselor
Wendy Dickinson, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
2964 Peachtree Road Suite 760, Atlanta, Georgia
Did you know that the number of people who suffer with depression is similar to the number of people who suffer from seasonal allergies? I bet that is a surprise to you, since we don't hear people talking about depression like they talk about their allergies. People who suffer with depression are not only dealing with the depression but they are often doing it alone. Let us walk with you in this process so that you are not alone. We use a variety of techniques and when necessary, work collaboratively with psychiatrists to proscribe medication. Depression can feel like a heavy blanket - of crying, sadness, lack of motivation, apathy. Let us help you throw off the blanket and start thriving!
Depression Counselor
Philip Kolba, MA
Atlanta, Georgia
Research shows that the most effective treatment for depression is psychotherapy. Depression can range from feeling down to major symptoms such as having trouble even getting out of bed or contemplating suicide (if you have suicidal thoughts or plans, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255). Online counseling is effective for depression because it is easy to access: you can start treatment without even leaving the house.
Depression Counselor
Lydia Minear, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
2655 Dallas Highway Suite 240 Marietta, GA 30064, Marietta, Georgia
When depression hits, you may discover that feelings of despair, loneliness, and hopelessness cloud your ability to function. You feel burdened and stalled. I help clients suffering from depression by providing an accepting, safe place to process feelings and clarify your view of yourself. Together, we establish reachable goals and promote your wellbeing by incorporating practices of authenticity, self-compassion, and courage into our work together. I find that those who seek treatment for feelings of depression come to experience themselves more truly as they begin living with hope. "You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging." - Brene Brown
Depression Counselor
Tania Suarez, MSEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
23 Lenox Pointe NE, Atlanta , Georgia
Depression can make it hard to engage with your loved ones, focus on your work, get out of bed, and even enjoy the things you used to. And it's even more frustrating when it's out of your control and perhaps for reasons you're unaware of. In a safe and compassionate space, I can help you understand and identify your triggers for depression and help you develop healthy coping strategies to manage your symptoms.
Depression Counselor
Summer Gray, MS, LPC, CIRT
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Imago Therapist
2751 Buford Highway, Suite 204, Atlanta, Georgia
Depression has been called the "common cold" of emotional disorders, with estimates suggesting as many as 1 out of 5 people will experience depression at some point in their lives. Summer works with a psychiatrist to provide a holistic and unified approach to treating depressive disorders. In addition, she is adept at looking at family of origin issues which play a part in depression, as well as providing strategies for currently overcoming depression and returning to a fulfilling life. Her office also offers state of the art Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, an FDA- cleared non-drug, noninvasive treatment for depression.
Depression Counselor
Bridgette Morris, BCCC
Board Certified Christian Counselor
4989 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, Georgia
Depression varies from person to person but there are common signs and symptoms. If you are feeling overwhelmed, have a loss of energy, feel hopeless, have anger and irritability you could be suffering from depression. The most important thing to do to overcome depression is ask for help. Bridgette understands this can be difficult to do so she strives to offer each client an empathic ear and offer solutions to help them step out of their depression and regain their love for life.
30068 is a zip code located in Cobb County and part of Marietta, Georgia. It has a land area of 14.340 square miles.  The population of 30068 is 31,595 people.


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A9 TV, July 7th, 2012
Science and research is very nice. Let us encourage science. Let us encourage scientists, let us protect and watch over them, so much so that they should be the ones we protect and watch over the most. Science is a blessing. Science is beauty. Science puts forth the artistry of Allah. Science discovers, determines and shows us how Allah created us. It increases our admiration, love and affection for Allah.
Animals are very sweet creatures. These are very great blessings. They should be protected and watched over intensely. They are amazing creatures. It is really a great thing to have a cat as a pet. Owning an apartment, etc., wouldn't be enough for one, owning a cat is an amazing thing.
(LiveLeaks website which previously reported the inhumane scandals of American soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq, this time broadcast the images of the moment a helicopter of the 101st Aviation unit of the American Air Force killing two people.)
They constantly ask for proofs with videos, these men have killed off almost half of the population of Afghanistan. They are ravishing the young girls and ravishing the kids. They are losing face. And these grandpas we have here keep saying, "We are in our best days, what antichrist are you talking about? We are living in peace. Everything is going nice, everything is very good."
In the Qur'an, Allah says; "When there is an attack on you in anywhere, be united and save your brothers altogether." There is a verse in this content. Allah tells us to defend each other.
(In response to a viewer's message asking; "Are there compilations in your works?")
Of course they are compilations. If you do not have sources, if you do not take quotations from researchers how will you be able to publish scientific works? Of course my works have compilations from the Qur'an, the hadiths and from the works of scientists. But the comments and their interpretations are very important. The interpretations of the matters are very important. Interpretations are crucial. I generally make interpretations in my books. I take sources, and these sources come to me ready to be used. I only make main interpretations. Those interpretations are the reason why we are so very effective.
Love is the reason of the creation of the universe. Allah says "I have created people to be My servants," but Allah takes love as a basis in this servitude. Without love, there will be no meaning to anything in the universe. Everything is based on love. One acts kindly, we love that person. One acts obediently, we love that person. One does not gossip, we love that person. The whole system is based on love. That is what Allah wants from us. For instance, Allah creates ants as very sweet, orderly and disciplined creatures. For instance ,ants are very clean creatures. What is the reason for their being clean? For us to love them! That is because man loves cleanliness. What does love form? It forms love. Instantly, a feeling of protection forms in a person. He will be loving that person a life time, and there is a soul that would want to be friends with that person for a life time and also in the Hereafter will be formed. That is what Allah likes. Allah lives our love as well. Allah knows it all. That is because Allah creates that love. He knows them very well because He created them all.
There are the gardens of Paradise. We love the trees in the gardens of Paradise. That is all in the soul. If there is no love, the trees in the gardens of Paradise would not interest the man. Neither would the rivers of Paradise, nor the sweetness of the children of Paradise would not interest them. There are men and women of Paradise, there are the houses of Paradise and the pillows of Paradise. There are adornments on the pillows of Paradise, there are many details, there are goblets and pitchers in Paradise. They are all about love. If we were to speak without mentioning the Name of Allah, love would diminish. There would be no meaning to anything. The man wore beautiful clothes, ate food. Everything loses meaning. Jolliness would have no meaning, joy would have no meaning, life would have no meaning either. Everything is beautiful with Allah, by loving Allah. If you do not love Allah, if you do not believe in Allah, you would be thinking that you would simply fade away and that you were created aimless, as the result of coincidences. May Allah forbid, such a person would consider people to be creatures. He would think that he cannot live forever. He would think that the universe is a nightmare.
A person would go mad in such a life. For that reason, for it is impossible to live without faith, Allah reveals the Qur'an, the Torah, the Gospel and other holy books. If religion had not informed us about life, people would have gone crazy. Love and life wouldn't have any meaning to it but of course this is true if is there is irreligiosity on top of all. That is because by creation, man believes in Allah. I mean even if the Qur'an did not exist, man would still believe in Allah nevertheless. By creation, he would pray to Allah. He would want to worship Him in his own way, in the way that he knows. Mostly he would be express his love to Him. Man would instinctively know between many lawful and unlawful things. He would instinctively know many of the unlawful things mentioned in the Qur'an. Allah reveals that in his heart.
Mr. Adnan Oktar paraphrases the Surat al-Muminun;
[I seek refuge with Allah from the satan]
52nd Verse:
"This faith of yours is a single faith," and what have you done about that? You have made the Muslims scattered in pieces. ".. and I am your Lord, so have fear of Me."
53rd Verse:
"But they disagreed and split up, dividing into sects.. " as sects and groups, ".. each party exulting in what it had." They are feeling happy saying we are the people of salvation, we are the ones that will find salvation, we are the ones on the right path and they regard the others as unbelievers.
54th Verse:
"So leave them in their glut of ignorance for a while." As you know these people, the hypocrite men and women, are very fond of their wealth and sons.
55th Verse
"Do they imagine that, in the wealth and children We extend to them.."
56th Verse
"We are hastening to them with good things? No indeed, but they have no awareness!"
57th Verse
"Those who are filled with the fear of their Lord.." Those who fear the Grandeur of Allah with awe..
58th Verse
".. those who have faith in the Signs of their Lord,"
59th Verse
".. those who do not associate anything with their Lord," meaning those who abide completely by the Qur'an, those who do not associate anything with Allah. In the Qur'an, it is stated that Almighty Allah fiercely detests people from various thoughts forming new religions by acting as if they receive revelations, by adding new orders to the commands of Allah, or by making new additions through fabricated explanations.
62nd Verse
"We do not impose on any self any more than it can stand. With Us there is a Book which speaks the truth. They will not be wronged." Allah says that they will never be wronged in their tests. Furthermore, Allah says; "We do not impose on any self any more than it can stand." That is a great blessing. No one can turn up and say, "I have faced things that are more than I could stand". Things would definitely occur in such a way that a person would take it normally and would not be affected.
63rd Verse
"However, their hearts are overwhelmed by ignorance about this matter and they do other things as well." According to their own mindset, according to their own interpretations.
64th Verse
"But then when We seize the affluent among them with the punishment, they will suddenly start praying fervently." That bigot will begin to scream when Allah gives them trouble.
65th Verse
"Do not pray fervently today. You will not get any help from Us." Meaning their crying and lamenting, their making scenes.
66th Verse
"My Signs were recited to you and you turned round on your heels.." You were not accepting the Qur'an, you were advocating bigotry. You were advocating filthy mindsets, violence, terror, fierceness and lovelessness.
67th Verse
".. arrogant towards it.." being arrogant towards the system of the Mahdi (pbuh).." .. talking arrant nonsense all night long." Allah says that the bigots have meetings at nights, planning the evils that they will be doing on Facebook, or here or there, in the morning.
68th Verse
"Do they not ponder these words? Has anything come to them that did not come to their ancestors the previous peoples?" The bigots claim that something has come to them anyway. They say -may Allah forbid- "The Qur'an is not enough; we possess additional information."
69th Verse
"Or is it that they do not recognize their Messenger and therefore do not acknowledge him?" So they do not recognize our Prophet (saas) and know that he abides by the Qur'an. They do not recognize the Mahdi (pbuh) either.
70th Verse
" Or do they say, 'He is a man possessed'?" There have always been accusations of insanity towards all prophets, towards the Mahdis. ".. when he has brought the truth to them? But most of them hate the truth." Just like they have assumed an attitude against the system of the Mahdi (pbuh), against the guidance and struggle of our Prophet (saas), they will also assume an attitude against the Mahdi (pbuh) in the End Times and they will discountenance him.
71st Verse
"If the truth were to follow their whims and desires.." If the truth did follow bigotry, if the explanations of the Mahdi (pbuh) were to be in line with bigotry, if they were in compliance with their mindset, ".. the heavens and the Earth and everyone in them would have been brought to ruin." The bigots are dragging the whole world into corruption. They bring about atrociousness, anarchy, terror and sadism. "No indeed! We have given them their Reminder.." The Qur'an brings honor and pride to people.. ".. but they have turned away from it." Allah says that they turn away from the Qur'an.
72nd Verse
"Are you asking them for payment? Your Lord´s payment is better. He is the Best of Providers." You are not asking for money from them, you are not expecting any kind of benefit from them either.
73rd Verse
"You are calling them to a straight path." You are calling them to the path of the Qur'an, to the way of the Mahdi (pbuh).
74th Verse
"But those who do not have faith in the Hereafter recoil from the path." The bigots would always be faithless. They always are in doubt.2012-09-02 12:07:17


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GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Marcel Siem once snapped his driver in two in a typical fit of pique but the German is not such a combustible character these days and his maturing behaviour is getting its reward with improving results.
The 33-year-old, who won the 2006 World Cup for his country in partnership with former world number one Bernhard Langer, has won two European Tour events in the last 12 months and is confident of doing well at this week's British Open.
"Since the birth of my daughter 2-1/2 years ago I take golf much more seriously," the pony-tailed Siem told Reuters in an interview. "I used to throw away so many good results because of my emotions.
"I think positive emotions are good to show. The spectators like it, they give me high-fives, and in the U.S. they really like me because of that.
"On the other side I'm doing a lot better with the negative emotions. I'm trying not to let them grow too much and accept I'm not a robot and that I'm allowed to make bad golf shots and get bad bounces and not let them ruin my whole round."
Siem is up to 60th in the world rankings after winning the 2012 French Open and this year's Trophee Hassan in Morocco.
That represents something of a career turnaround for a player who once had a group of children in tears due to his on-course antics.
"It was at one of my home tournaments in Cologne about eight years ago," said Siem. "It was my last hole and I was about to miss the cut and broke my driver over my knee.
"There were a lot of kids watching and they started to cry. I thought to myself, 'That's the last time I do that'. I went up to the kids, gave them a hug and said sorry.
"I suddenly realised how much impact our behaviour has on kids. I will never behave badly like that in front of them again.
"That was the worst incident and I nearly had tears in my eyes because I saw the little ones crying. After that I said I'd try to be an idol from now on and that was a turning point for me, big time."
Siem, who will be making only his third appearance at the British Open this week, takes his golf much more seriously these days.
"I love the game," he explained. "I'm 33 now, I'm not the youngest out here and I'm not the oldest but I've still got a lot to learn from golf and life in general.
"I've been working a lot harder since my daughter was born. It was like someone turned the light switch on in my life and I thought, 'Right I have to look after my wife and my kid now'.
"I never used to think about money, I never had a house, I lived in apartments, but since my wife became pregnant I decided to take life more seriously," said Siem who is a golf ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, an official patron of the British Open.
"I go to the gym in the morning, work hard in the afternoon, work again in the gym in the evening and I think that makes me a better golfer."
Langer is the complete antitheses of his compatriot - calm, sanguine and methodical - and although Siem said he could not describe the 55-year-old as his best friend, it is clear the veteran is an inspiration.
"We've not had a lot of contact since the World Cup but then last year I phoned him when I was in Florida and he was in Boca Raton, literally five minutes away," said Siem.
"We both had a week off and I started practising with him. He is so calm and from his whole attitude I learned a lot from him about golf.
"The way he talks, it's so different to others, and it's worth a lot to me, golf-wise and human being-wise," said Siem.
"I went to church with him as well. I hadn't been for a long time and it was a pretty cool experience. He's great, he has so much knowledge and I try to see him as much as I can."
Siem still wears his heart on his sleeve on the course but is keen to point out he is a different man when he is not at work.
"I get so many comments on my Facebook page from people who say that from my reactions it looks like my ball has gone out of bounds or in the water but it's literally two metres from the flag," said the German.
"The reason is that when I don't hit the ball in the centre of the club it feels odd, it doesn't feel right and I'll go 'arrrggghhhh'. It's the perfectionist in me.
"I'm a feel player and when something's wrong with my feel I show it. I know it's wrong and it's not good for my golf but I'm getting a lot better now.
"I've had two top-10 finishes in my last three tournaments and I'm feeling really good going into the Open."
Editing by Ken Ferris