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Hi all,
There has been a lot of interest from various groups to develop/explore medical applications around the XO laptop. While a number of people/groups have already undertaken efforts in a number of areas, there are also many more people interested in volunteering and helping out.
While people have put in great efforts into many projects, our efforts would be much more effective once we get a little organized amongst ourselves so that we can co-ordinate on our projects, avoid duplication of efforts, and discuss with people with field experience to comment and feedback on our efforts.
The reach of our efforts and projects is promising and the potential to impact kids and communities around the world is huge -- all this is possible due to the scale and reach of XO deployments.
One can broadly break down efforts into the following three areas -
(1) "Content"
Creating a Library/repository of information that would be shipped on the XO laptop as part of the default software on it. This would be a ready reference for preliminary diagnosis of diseases and a reference for symptoms. This would also include general information on an array of topics such as hygiene, nutrition, balanced diets, etc.
(2) "Hardware"
Developing and using hardware peripherals that connect to the XO laptop. These include, but are not limited to the build-in camera (with the possibility of add-on optical elements; an EKG; and a pulse oxymeter.
(3) "Software"
Developing software that asks the user a series of questions and helps in a preliminary diagnosis. Links to useful websites and online portals.
David Greisen, Seth Woodworth, Pascal Scheffers, Benjamin Schwartz are some of the people that have been working on "Content"
Ian Daniher, Rafael Ortiz, IMSA OLPC chapter participants (Scott Swanson, Kevin, April Hope) are some of the people working on "Hardware"
Please add onto this list and let everyone know what you've been working upon.
David Greisen and Mika Matsuzaki are co-ordinating efforts on the "content" related projects.
Ian Daniher and Kevin(IMSA) are co-ordinating efforts on "hardware" projects
We still need volunteers to co-ordinate efforts on the "software" projects
Apart from that, we need to setup an advisory board comprising of Doctors, field workers, medical professionals etc. to guide the efforts in all three areas.
How you can start participating in the "OLPC Health" efforts --
(1) Send an email to library mailing list[1] with a short introduction of yourself.
If you'd like to head/undertake projects, please put up project proposals and let all know that you're looking for participants/volunteers/developers
If you'd like to volunteer in projects, please mention your area of experience and/or what areas you'd be interested to volunteer in.
(2) Categorize the list of volunteers on the wiki page http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Health and add your name into the appropriate category. Please create other categories if content, hardware, software don't seem to represent the efforts very well.
(3) Help the "OLPC Health" team connect with field workers, MDs , Doctors, Physicians towards the formation of an advisory group
(4) There is a conference call that we have on the 10th of February. Please propose agenda items!
For people in Boston/Cambridge area -- please help me organize the call/meeting !
That was a long email! Thank you for your patience in reading through it.
Arjun Sarwal
ps - please avoid ccing the devel mailing list further. Let's continue this discussion only on the library mailing list[1].
pps - join library mailing list[1]
[1] Library mailing list - http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/library
Arjun Sarwal
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Random musings as we sprint eagerly into 2006: While we're turning the thermostat low and bundling up to conserve energy, we can mentally toast ourselves with the knowledge that 2005 was the warmest year on record in the northern hemisphere. The average global temperature was the second highest ever recorded — a measly one-tenth of a degree behind the record set in 1998.
Further, the World Meteorological Organization and the National Climatic Data Center say the years 1997-2005 were the nine warmest since records started being kept in 1861.
Arctic sea ice is melting, now at record low levels; glaciers are shrinking by several miles each year; and some scientists worry that less ice and snow in the not-so-frozen North will result in reduced deflection of solar radiation, raising temperatures even more.
Almost everyone now accepts that our planet is getting warmer short term, which the alarmists blame on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, but there is yet no conclusive proof that the higher temps aren't just part of Earth's heating/cooling cycles that have been going on for millennia.
It was, of course, only coincidence (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) that gasoline prices dropped 20 cents a gallon post-Katrina, when some members of Congress started bandying the dread words "excess profits tax" for the oil companies. We can assume it was similarly only coincidence that when the congressional posturing abated, gas prices shot up 15 cents in a week's time just before the holidays. No shortages anywhere. No supply interruptions. Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!
Well, hey, Congress was otherwise occupied, yammering about turning the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska into Texas Oil Patch North, while Scrooge-ily devising ways to take benefits away from farmers, college students, the poor, and the elderly so we can keep pouring billions of dollars and thousands of American lives into the war in Iraq.
Sen. Bill Frist, the dour multi-millionaire heart surgeon/would-be president, pontificated how the cuts were all for the good of the country.
Yeah, right. One-third of those cuts would be in the student loan program, further hampering U.S. higher education. China, India, Japan, and other countries keep cranking out engineers and scientists at breakneck pace, while the U.S. risks becoming a second-rate power educationally, scientifically, and industrially.
(Of course, the pampered elite on Capitol Hill never in any, way, form or fashion cut their salaries or health/retirement benefits, which are light years ahead of any farmer or working class Joe.)
Oil companies have been salivating for decades over the estimated 10 billion to 16 billion gallons of oil under the snow and ice of the Arctic refuge created in the Eisenhower administration. Proponents of drilling paint ANWR as something of a Holy Grail in helping to resolve U.S. energy woes.
What they don't say is that ANWR oil, however much or little, wouldn't be exclusively for U.S. use. Rather, the multinational oil companies that extract the oil will simply put it on the world market and it may well end up sailing right past the U.S. and going to oil-hungry China or whichever other country pays the price.

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As it is tolerant to drought and air pollution, this tree is a nice option for a variety of urban locations.


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We want the holidays to be a happy time for you and your cat, not a time for an emergency visit to your veterinarian. The food and decorations
that make the holidays so much fun for us can be dangerous for your pet. We don't want to dampen your holiday spirits, but we do want you to be aware of the dangers and plan carefully to avoid these potential hazards.
Holiday Food No-No's
Foods you eat or drink that you should never give your cat:
We all like making our homes more festive for the holidays. We enjoy the green foliage and colorful flowers of plants. Unfortunately, many of the plants we have in our homes during the holidays can be poisonous to pets.
Never let your cat chew or eat any of these holiday plants:
• Holly • Mistletoe • Poinsettias • Hibiscus
Therefore when you brighten up your home, please place these plants well out of your pet's reach, or use imitation holiday plants.
Gifts Under the Tree
Edible items left under the tree can be very tempting. And, remember that companies (even Drs. Foster & Smith!)
often package pet gifts wrapped in ribbon. Make sure to remove ribbons or ties before you present gifts to your pet. If played with and swallowed, yarn, ribbon, or string on gifts can cause intestinal obstruction, requiring surgery.
Batteries for toys or other gifts can be toxic and cause intestinal obstruction. Keep in a safe place until they are ready to be inserted in the gift.
Christmas Trees
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how careful we must be. Place your Christmas tree in a stable stand, and attach it securely to a window or wall. We've known others who have hung their tree from the ceiling! Consider using SSSCAT Spray to keep pets away, and make sure your cat is always supervised when in a room with a tree.
Tinsel's shininess is attractive. When eaten, it can cause blockages, which often require surgery to remove. This year, think about leaving it off the tree all together.
Chewing on electrical cords can cause problems ranging from burned mouths, to electrical shock to death by electrocution.
Unplug decorative lights when you're not there or spray cords with Fooey Training Aid.
Place ornaments that are shiny, or could be swallowed or broken, high up on your tree. Larger, less intriguing ornaments can go near the bottom.
Decorating trees with food is asking for problems. Candy canes and gingerbread people can be as enticing to your pet as they are to children. We know of one diabetic dog who ran into some problems with regulating her disease because she was stealing candy canes off of the tree. Popcorn, raisins (can be toxic to cats), or cranberry garlands are beautiful, but can cause an obstruction when eaten.
Some cats love visitors and behave very well. Others may be fearful or aggressive. If your pet tends to be fearful around strangers or in crowds, make sure she has a quiet room to sneak away to that has water, food, a place to rest, and a litter box. When inviting visitors, make sure they know you have a pet. If these people have allergies, you could help them by using products such as tape rollers and John Paul Pet Full Body & Paw Bath Wipes to wipe away dirt and dander from your cat's coat.
Pet Gifts and Treats
When choosing a holiday gift for your special friend, be sure it's safe - no small pieces that could come off and be swallowed. Choose healthy holiday treats for your pet and give them in moderation. We offer a number of treat choices for cats, including Tuna Flakes and Feline Greenies. Avoid giving kitty human table food.
The holidays are a time of great fun and excitement for everyone. With a little planning and by following these precautions, it can be a safe and fun time for your cat as well.


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George W. Bush to Raise Money for Group That Converts Jews to Bring About Second Coming of Christformer President George W. Bush is scheduled to keynote a fundraiser in Irving, Texas, for the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute, a group that trains people in the United States, Israel, and around the world to convince Jews to accept Jesus as the Messiah. The organization's goal: to "restore" Israel and the Jews and bring about about the second coming of Christ.


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Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Goes from Sidelines to Octagon as MMA Fighter
Okay, here is proof positive that cheerleading is a sport. And if you don't agree than take it up with former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Rachel Wray.
But I wouldn't recommend it.
According to NESN.com, the lady has gone from the gridiron to the octagon, going from cheerleader to MMA fighter.
"Last year, I was a Chiefs cheerleader," she said. "I have been a cheerleader or dancer my whole life and I moved here from Arkansas to cheer for the Kansas City Chiefs. I started working out at Title Boxing Club with some of the girls for an alternative workout. I really enjoyed it and started taking private lessons after a little while. One day, I came in and they wanted me to spar. I was nervous about someone actually punching me in the face, but I did it."
According to NESN, Wray is making a name for herself in MMA circles. And with women make inroads with UFC, thanks to the likes of Ronda Rousey, it may only be a matter of time before this former cheerleader is using her high kicks for something a little more damaging.


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BOSTON — Riding the stationary bike and some light weight work dominates Matt Hunwick's activity time these days.
But the Boston Bruins defenseman isn't complaining. He's just glad to be able to do anything a couple weeks after his April 18 emergency surgery to remove his spleen.
"Good," Hunwick said about his spirits these days when stopped in the Bruins' dressing room after the team's optional morning skate at TD Banknorth Garden. "It's always fun watching our team win and it's even better to be around the team now, where those first three games that I missed I was in the hospital and then I was back home. It's great that I'll be around for the games and I'll get to travel on the road. I don't want to be a distraction, but at the same time I'll be able to be in the building, watch things firsthand. It's going to be nice."
Hunwick's firsthand view of the action will continue tonight with Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series with Carolina at the Garden. The deeper the Bruins go in the playoffs, the better chance Hunwick has to get back in the lineup. While skating right now is out of the question, the rookie is thinking he might see some ice as soon as next week.
"I can't do it right now. We're doing just straight-ahead stuff. … Possibly next week I can get out there," he said. "I'd love to just stand out there and stick-handle a little bit. But we'll see ."


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Johnny Weir + Tanith Belbin: Roomies!
How sweet it is to avoid figure skating rival Evan Lysacek, especially if you're bunking with his ex, ice dancer Tanith Belbin. She and fashionista figure skater Johnny Weir became roommates during the 2010 Winter Olympics, decorating together and taking cutesy photos to post on Twitter. We can't wait for their "Will & Grace"-style sitcom! --Hanh Nguyen, Zap2it
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I printed this pattern off when the Angela Kane Pinafore pattern was first posted over a year ago. It sat there by my sewing machine for a while, then I wound up trying it out on this fabric. Kind of out there, not what I was initially thinking of using with it, but I knew I wanted a similar dress with this fabric. The fabric is a cotton twill with a bit of stretch to it. I don't have a walking foot for my sewing machine, so it didn't work so well for me. I lined the the arm and neck holes with single fold bias tape (cream coloured) to keep them from stretching out but even doing that, the machine pulled the fabric far too much. Also, because it is a pinafore and meant to be worn overtop of a shirt (I think), that added to the bulk that occurred on the top of the dress. I finished the arm and neck holes, tried it on, then had to take them all apart and take in the sides and top of the shoulders of the dress, and I added a couple of darts at the neck. Because of all the sewing I had done on the neck and arm holes (sewing the bias tape in place, then top stitching it) it was a lot of seam ripping and I lost motivation. It took awhile to get back to it, but I am really happy with the final product! Yea!
Oh, and I just realized this is the first dress I have made myself. Don't know why I didn't realize that before.
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1.5m printed cotton twill with stretch, cream coloured single fold bias tape, I think it was a 16" zipper
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BOSTON — You can rob Miro Satan once, but not twice. That's the lesson Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller learned tonight in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between the Sabres and Bruins.
Satan, who failed to lift a would-be game-winner late in the first overtime, dragged the puck to his backhand again and flipped the game-winner into the net with Miller way out at 7:41 of the second session to earn the Bruins a 3-2 win in the game and a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Here's a look at the winning goal:
"It was great," said a triumphant Satan after the game. "It was a tough game and a long game and, you know, it was — finally it's over and we have a 3-1 lead so a little bit more breathing space. But we know it's been a tough game it's going to continue like this. The whole series has been good hockey from both sides and great goaltending and we know that's not going to change."
"I figured since he got a pass from the corner and everybody in the rink was on that side of the ice, nobody was going back that way," Miller said. "I tried to steer him the other way and he took a chance and went back to the middle. I don't know, that is usually how I play those. Guy gets it dead in the slot, you try to take away the shooting option. If he makes a move, he moves back into where we should have more people."
The Bruins rallied from 2-0 down to tie the score in the third. They might've won in regulation were it not for Miller's heroic save on Satan, which kept the game going with less than four minutes to go. Miller was down, Satan had the puck on his backhand and Miller dove across to make the glove save. Here's a look at it:
"Well, I beat myself up. I kept thinking about it, but he just made a great save on it," Satan said. "You know, it's — I don't think there's too many goalies who could have stopped it, but he recovered quickly and, you know, I couldn't do it any faster."
Now the Bruins can eliminate the Sabres faster than expected, as they can clinch a series victory in Game 5 Friday night in Buffalo.


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Cop Land (US - BD RA)
Jonathan watches the Sylvester Stallone film for the first time and sort of likes it...
Action hero extraordinaire Sylvester Stallone headlines James Mangold's Director's Cut of this edgy crime thriller that explodes with an all-star cast - including Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Ray Liotta. Freddy Heflin (Stallone) is the sheriff of a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big-city police officers he's long admired. But when he uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.
For some reason I've always overlooked Cop Land and never took the time to watch it. I was a bit young to watch it when it came out in 1997, but I've watched everything James Mangold has directed since. I've found something that I like about every one of his movies, and now I can say the same goes for Cop Land. I can't remember caring this much about any character that Sylvester Stallone has played (though I'm not much of a Rocky fan). He underplays it, almost like an anti-Rambo, and it works. The supporting cast is good too, filled with veterans like De Niro, Liotta, and Keitel, but most of their talents go to waste. The script is well written, but the narrative spreads the characters thin without giving any particular one the amount of attention and dimensionality they deserve. The corrupt cops are all essentially the same character with slightly different appearances and ages. Liotta's character is the sole exception, somewhere between the two opposing forces. Unfortunately the solid performances and a couple well-written characters just weren't enough to save the plot from becoming a slow burning routine police corruption plot.
The film does get a lot of things right. Even though Mangold's screenplay is flawed, he is a more than competent director and he's backed up by a chilling score from Howard Shore. There's a scene near the beginning where one bad thing is happening after another, and if things were left to the script it would be a somewhat outrageous and implausible set of circumstances, but the score hovers oppressively over the scene; suspending a feeling of dread and tension that otherwise may not have held. As the story unfolds further, a lot of things happen. There's corruption, betrayal, violence, and fine performances to back it up. If I were to tell you the entire plot it might sound like a good movie, but somehow all these things make very little impact. I can't quite pinpoint where my indifference to what was happening on screen came from. My best theory is that without well-rounded characters and a tighter script, I just didn't care about what was happening. The movie's final moments are quite good, and at last I was able to see the "urban western" genre the Mangold describes the film under. Overall the movie came out slightly on top. I can't see myself revisiting it again soon, but I'm glad I saw it and it was refreshing to see Stallone play different role.
Lionsgate has given Mangold's debut a fine 1080p transfer for its Blu-ray release. Aside from some occasional damage marks and skin tones that are slightly on the red side, there isn't much to complain about here. The entire film has a natural soft grain over it that gives it an attractive filmic look. As with a lot of older 35 mm films, the grain really only gets harsh and unattractive in large areas of light colour, like the sky. Black levels are fine if not exactly reference level. Given the films age, detail is very sharp. You can pause the film and count every bump and pore on Stallone's face if you want to. There is definitely a little edge enhancement going on that makes noticeable halos from time to time, but its not applied too liberally. It's not quite perfect, but the image is a lot better than I anticipated.
To match the fine video transfer, Lionsgate has included a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track with some real "oomf" to it. Car crashes and gun shots are loud and occupy multiple speakers to make sure you feel the impact, and LFE channel appropriately joins in. Howard Shore's ominous score has a lot of depth and bass to it. It's still harrowing and doesn't wreak of that 90's sound that many dramas from that era are stuck with. Voice levels are fine for the most part, but in some of the more chaotic scenes some lines get drowned out by the overbearing soundtrack. I noticed plenty of spatial effects during driving scenes, but they're very subtle and never call attention to themselves (perhaps a good thing). One of the more evident uses of the surround speakers is towards the end when a character has some ringing in their ears. The noise travels all over the place from speaker to speaker and it is effectively disorienting.
Much like the other Lionsgate Miramax catalogue releases, the extras here are ported over from the Miramax director's cut DVD. Things kick off with an audio commentary track from James Mangold, producer Cathy Konrad, Sylvester Stallone and Robert Patrick. They talk about how they got involved in the project. Stallone admits to being tired of action star roles and that he wanted to do something significantly different. Mangold makes a lot of comments about being a young director and how he learned a lot working with these extraordinary actors. For the most part it is just your usual reminiscing. Fans may find it worth putting on during some of their favourite scenes.
Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Western (SD, 14:21): This is your typical "making of" filled with filmmaker's interviews and brief scenes from the film. They mostly cover the origin of the script and share their thoughts on what they think the movie is really about thematically.
Storyboard Comparison (SD, 1:59): This is a breakdown of the climactic scene of the movie where see the original storyboard stills next to the filmed footage. The resemblance to the original storyboard is very impressive.
Deleted Scenes (SD): There are two of them. The first (03:14) involves a group of cops who decide to ditch their friendly baseball game to chase down some suspected criminals in their off-duty cars. The second (01:39) is a scene of Stallone and Janeane Garofalo's character talking about the state of the police force while watching monster trucks on TV. The feature commentators weigh in on a separate audio track.
I've got mixed feelings about Cop Land. There are a lot of things working for it, including a great leading performance from Sylvester Stallone and a whole slew of veteran actors doing what they do best. I really wanted to like it, but in the end I couldn't help but feel indifferent towards the whole affair. Perhaps in time it will grow on me. Lionsgate brings the film to the Blu-ray format with a surprisingly sharp 1080p transfer and an impactful audio track to complement it. Extras are ported over from the special edition DVD but they are still reasonably interesting.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Jonathan Hogberg
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I did not care for this film when it first came out. But since then, thanks in large part to TNT, I have seen it a few more times. It does grow on you, and it is actually a good film. Great? No. Good? Yes.
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This film got a bit of a kickin' from the UK critics, upon its release. I'm not sure what they were expecting? The Big Names, must be a Big Film!
It was one of my fav's of that year!
Quite glad it's the director's cut of this film, but would have liked a branching version of both cut's.... But you can't have everything, can you?
It was one of my fav's of that year!
Quite glad it's the director's cut of this film, but would have liked a branching version of both cut's.... But you can't have everything, can you?
D_L_Handsome Member Join Date: November 2006 Location: United States Posts: 89
I saw this when it came out in '97. I liked it then but I really like it now. Its a really solid movie!
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Disc Details
Release Date: 1st November 2011
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, English SDH, Spanish
Extras: Feature Commentary with Writer/Director James Mangold, Producer Cathy Konrad Sylvester Stallone and Robert Patrick, Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Western, Deleted Scenes, Storyboard Comparison
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: James Mangold
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keital, Ray Liotta, Robert De Nero
Genre: Crime, Drama and Thriller
Length: 116 minutes
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What's more powerful, the Xbox One or the PS4? We've been arguing that question since before Microsoft and Sony had told us anything about either console. With both machines in hand, the upshot seems to be that PS4 has an on-paper hardware advantage, and we've seen that borne out to different degrees in launch titles like Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty: Ghosts. As one might expect. Microsoft isn't so sure how important it is. The differences are "marginal," says Australian Vice President of Retail Sales and Marketing Alan Bowman, via Gameplanet:
"We're optimistic about this generation as well. We've got a unique value proposition, and from just a pure specs perspective it's always gonna be fairly marginal difference. The purists are gonna argue the toss, but I think it comes down to the games. You're gonna see great exclusive games on Xbox One, and when you look at the cross-platform games, and there's gonna be exclusive content on Xbox One."
I tend to agree — as I've written before, the most important thing here is that both systems look and feel "next-gen." So long as the Xbox One is above that bar, any difference that needs a number attached to it will mostly only concern hardware purists, the purest of which head to PC anyway. PS4s better resolution on launch games does in fact look better, but I can't see that making the big difference in the years to come. I'd argue that Ryse: Son of Rome is the best looking next-gen exclusive at the moment, specs aside.
The "it's about the games" line is industry standard, and as we can see from systems like the 3Ds, good software can drive a huge amount of hardware sales. Some of the time. As I've said before, I actually don't think that holds as true in the Xbox One vs. PS4 fight. Both of these systems are bound to have similar libraries driven mostly by third-party publishers. Sure, we've got Halo and Uncharted coming up this year, but by and large the most buzzed about games in the industry are multi-platform.
So if games aren't as important, we're left with one notable difference: the PS4 costs $100 less. More than specs and more than exclusives, that lower price will continue to drive the market well into the next holiday season. For those who care, the spec difference is just icing on the cake.
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Friday, September 07, 2012
L comme Livret Explicatif
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I don't have a pretty macaron livre explicatif..but just opened one a few minutes ago for Italian canning jars..(that I bought at Ross in Fl last year,imagine)..loved reading the Italian..words.ReplyDelete
I must have many of these livres..but here and there.My daughter just bought a Nespresoo brewing machine..and the beautiful Nespresso capsules came in a Thank you box..w/un couvert explicatif:)
Vos macarons sont superbes Carol~
Has anyone ever tried to eat a livret explicatif?ReplyDelete
They also look like color charts! Refined color blobs. My favorites here: Gerard Mulot & Dalloyau...as well as your little painting, of course!Replies
Good observation SW!Delete
They ARE a lot like color charts - part of the delight of macarons is their wonderfully happy colors.
I don't have any livre explicatif, but have saved some ribbons. There are several bakeries in my city trying to make French macarons, but only one of them comes close. Still not what I would find in Paris.ReplyDeleteReplies
I lurve the ribbons tooDelete
all the French macaron trimmings make me swoon
I always wondered what those things were called. Your paintings are getting more and more beautiful by the day!ReplyDelete
THANKS Connie!Delete
practice practice
though I do find I'm fueling myself with too many real macarons to commune with their inner spirit..ahem
Beauty hurts.
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In Portland Oregon the patisserie called PIX had wondeful macarons,but you have to buy theReplyDelete
livre explicatif seperatly .SO the deal is you have to remember to take it with you when you go shop for Macs.Replies
Not fair!Delete
Too commercial :(
A livret expicatif is a gift-with-purchase in France, a little surprise inside the box so you can keep dreaming about macarons...
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Thank you, Carol, for expanding my French vocabulary! I very much admire ces livrets explicatifs, and think that I do have the potential to become a collector. There are wonderfully designed little booklets, surely very much like little gifts that provide a delightful alternative to our "paperless environment."ReplyDelete
wow, so lovely. EXACTLY what I needed to see today. PROMOTION OF YUMMIES in a way that makes the macaroon last twice as long while you savor each bite and peek at what will be NEXT. THIS IS SENSUAL ADVERTISING!!!ReplyDelete
That is SO TRUE!! I never realised it but they are all over French everything! :)ReplyDelete
My favourites are the ones from Pierre Herme - yummmm... I can taste them as I read them, and THEN get to taste them for real shortly thereafter! :)
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The poetry and the cream of MOnt blancs.
And it's not just a mere flambé with chocolate .
Talking about the appliqué , the technique of "Meilleurs macarons de Paris" and all for petite boite.
And that indescribable taste of "ganache Valrhone".
And often you can find it at Angelina.
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Oh sister it makes me want to be in Paris and eat macarons.ReplyDelete
Well I will eat them in NYCReplies
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Hey I'm near cleaned out of my supplie of maccies
v. impressed by this gourmand collection !ReplyDelete
It makes my mouth water just by looking at these pictures. I hope someday I could visit Paris and try one of these yummy macaroons. Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
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Since taking control of the Lakeland Police Department in 2011, Lisa Womack has said that one of her highest priorities is restoring the accreditation LPD lost under Roger Boatner, its previous chief.
LAKELAND | When Lisa Womack applied to become Lakeland's police chief, one of her references wrote on a questionnaire that Womack did "not crave the limelight or publicity."
Since taking control of the Lakeland Police Department in March 2011, Womack has not been as forceful in seeking press coverage as her famous counterpart, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. In recent months, though, Womack and her agency have drawn unwanted attention.
The Ledger has reported on disputes with the department over the release of documents the newspaper considers subject to Florida's public records laws. The State Attorney's Office has confirmed investigating a complaint involving LPD, and sources say a recent grand jury inquiry that led to a presentment involved the agency.
By law, the presentment has to be sealed for 15 days to give those named in it a chance to challenge the findings. Today is the last day for such challenges.
As she nears her second anniversary as chief, Womack remains something of a mystery to many in Lakeland, especially in comparison to Judd — a Polk County native who has been in office since 2004, is elected rather than appointed and is not shy about media attention.
It's not as if Womack, 47, is a stranger to the public. Three months after arriving in Lakeland, she initiated a series of monthly "Chief's Chats," in which she answers questions from Lakeland residents.
And Womack received considerable publicity following the on-duty killing of Officer Arnulfo Crispin in December 2011. She spoke with obvious emotion at a memorial service for Crispin attended by about 3,000 people, including Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi, and covered by local TV stations.
"She has demonstrated incredible strength and stability for this department through one of our worst episodes we've ever had in our entire lives in losing an officer," said Larry Giddens, an LPD assistant chief who has been with the department 28 years. "I don't think that needs to be discounted. I think it needs to be revered that she came into a department that maybe wasn't on the right track and she has quickly got it on the right track."
Giddens said he and some others in the department are distressed by what they consider negative portrayals of Womack in the press. But others in the Police Department told The Ledger on condition of anonymity that Womack has shown an inflexibility in her policing theories and will punish anyone who questions her ideas.
One longtime LPD employee, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, said morale in the department is at a low point.
"It's her way or no way," the source said of Womack. "That is the absolute truth. We used to have a system of discipline before she came where … a first offense you might get a verbal reprimand, a second offense a written reprimand. That no longer exists. She has ultimate decision-making authority. She can go straight to termination, which she uses. No officer that's ever gone before her survives.
"It's very discouraging for a lot of officers because they know they don't have any say."
Womack declined to be interviewed for this story but offered answers by email to questions about her long-term commitment to Lakeland and her civic engagements.
Although she's often identified as a Texas native, Womack's birth certificate on file with the city shows she was born in Pennsylvania as Lisa Gail Smith. She grew up in Longview, Texas, speaks with a faint Texas accent and uses the contraction "y'all" in conversation.
Her official LPD biography says she played tennis in high school and college and is a fan of "basketball, baseball, and football — in that order."
Womack's records attest to an outstanding academic career and a rapid ascent through law enforcement agencies. She earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1987 from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, graduating magna cum laude with a grade-point average of 3.81. She then earned a master of public administration degree from the University of North Texas, finishing with a grade-point average of 3.92.
Womack explained her entry into law enforcement in an article published in the winter 2012 issue of The Lakeland Magazine. She said she planned to attend law school but changed her mind after working as an intern with the city manager's office in Hurst, Texas, where she was assigned police projects.
She later became a full-time employee, working in Hurst from 1988 to 1992, and then pursued law-enforcement training. She joined the Arlington (Texas) Police Department in 1992, progressing from patrol officer to deputy chief over 12 years.
Womack left Arlington in 2004 to become police chief in Sugar Land, a fast-growing suburb of Houston with a force about half the size of Lakeland's. She spent 15 months there before being hired as police chief in Elgin, Ill., a city slightly larger than Lakeland.
Womack's departure from Elgin in April 2010 seems to be the one possible blemish on her record before her arrival in Lakeland. During her interview process in Lakeland two years ago, Womack said her resignation was prompted by a change of city managers that occurred in 2009.
"I transitioned out," Womack said during a "meet and greet" event for job candidates in Lakeland. "There is no other story to it. City managers have the right to do that."
Bill Cogley, Elgin's corporation counsel (the equivalent of a city attorney), confirmed that account. He said Sean Stegall, who became city manager in 2009, chose to replace some department heads, including the police chief.
The Elgin Courier-News, without naming its sources, reported the City Council was unhappy with Womack because of her frequent absences from the city. The paper reported she spent more than 30 days away from Elgin in 2009 at conferences or meetings.
Cogley said he didn't recall that Womack's traveling was discussed as a reason for her forced resignation.
Some of the absences likely were related to Womack's position on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA), a Virginia-based organization to which she was first appointed in 2008. Commissioners are required to attend conferences in Virginia three times a year, said Sylvester Daughtry Jr., CALEA's executive director.
Those conferences typically run from Wednesday through Saturday, meaning each commissioner would miss at least nine business days of work a year.
Another element that might have contributed to Womack's absences from Elgin: Her husband, Jimmy Womack, and her daughter, Hailey, continued to live in Texas throughout her nearly five years as Elgin's police chief, according to newspaper reports and local sources.
In keeping with federal anti-discrimination rules, Cogley said, the city gave Womack a deadline to accept a severance offer or face dismissal. Womack eventually took the offer, agreeing to resign and receiving six months' pay, about $75,000.
Womack and the city signed a 13-page agreement in which she surrendered any right to sue over her departure. The document does not list any reason for her resignation, and a passage says it "does not constitute, is not intended to be, and shall not be construed, interpreted or treated in any respect as an admission of liability by the City or Ms. Womack."
Cogley said the City Council became involved because the expenditure involved in the severance package exceeded the amount the city manager alone could authorize.
After leaving Elgin, Womack pursued other jobs and was a finalist to become police chief in at least two cities, Seattle and Greensboro, N.C., before being hired in Lakeland. The Greensboro News and Record reported that Womack was one of two finalists but seemed to be hindered by questions about her resignation in Elgin.
She took a job in September 2010 as assistant chief of police in Arlington, and within two months she applied for the position in Lakeland, which became open when Roger Boatner announced plans to retire.
Womack's application package included enthusiastic recommendations from former colleagues. David Kaptain, then a City Council member in Elgin and now its mayor, described her as "pleasant, respectful and communicative." He summarized her management style as "low key but authoritative."
Theron Bowman, then Womack's boss as Arlington police chief, wrote: "Chief Womack has a history of very, very good relations with supervisors at every level. ... (She) is one of the most qualified and effective chief candidates in the country today. Chief Womack is incredibly smart and perceptive, is very articulate, caring, effective, efficient and insightful."
Womack's personnel file includes a letter from Stegall, the Elgin city manager whose hiring in 2009 she said led to her departure. The letter praises Womack for various programs she initiated in Elgin. It reads in part: "Lisa Womack demonstrated commitment to the department and the community. ... Finally, she created a professional environment within the department and had a positive relationship with employees."
The office of Tommy Hamrick, Lakeland's civil service director, headed research into the backgrounds of the six finalists for the job. Hamrick said his office investigated Womack's departure from Elgin by reviewing the available news stories, asking her for an explanation and checking her references there.
Womack's email to The Ledger did not respond to a question about her traveling habits in Elgin.
Lakeland City Manager Doug Thomas made the decision to hire Womack, selecting her from among 112 applicants, including LPD Assistant Police Chief Bill LePere, the only local finalist. Thomas said he was satisfied with Womack's explanation about Elgin during the interview process and still is.
Lakeland announced Womack's hiring Dec. 23, 2010. She didn't start work until the following March because of commitments with Arlington, which was preparing to host Super Bowl XLV.
Giddens, an assistant chief, and Capt. John Thomason, another veteran officer now serving as interim public information officer, said Womack has brought numerous needed changes to the department, among them: new uniforms, new designs for patrol cars, upgrades of guns and radios and an update of the department's orders and policies. Thomason said Womack has overseen development of a "state-of-the-art" training center scheduled to open soon near Lakeland Electric's McIntosh Power Plant.
The LPD employee, speaking anonymously, said Womack has applied policies unevenly through the department.
"Whatever's OK for the third floor, when it benefits them it's OK to violate any policy, but when it comes to the officers the policy is enforced," the source said. "They just don't apply things equitably or uniformly across the board."
Giddens said Womack introduced a new employment schedule, with shifts beginning about 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., that puts more officers on duty during peak service-call times. He said the "power squad" schedule gives officers more time for proactive policing rather than just running from call to call. As part of that adjustment, Giddens said, Womack gave a 5 percent pay raises to officers working the new 10�-hour shift and a 3 percent raise to those on the night shift.
Thomas, the city manager, said the pay raises, negotiated with the officers' union, have provided incentive for experienced officers to volunteer for shifts they otherwise might avoid.
Thomason, the police captain, said Womack has taken steps to rectify a lingering problem of understaffing at LPD. He said that before she arrived the agency often had as many as 15 unfilled vacancies, putting a great strain on the force. He said Womack has streamlined the hiring process and is on course to reduce that number to two or three by this summer.
The city manager ran through a litany of improvements he said Womack has made at LPD. He said the "power squad" schedule has resulted in a one-minute decrease in average response times on calls. Thomason, the LPD spokesman, said Womack set a goal of reducing crime by 30 percent over two years, and LPD reported a 13 percent drop in violent crime in 2012. The overall crime rate for that year was unchanged.
Thomas said Womack's experience working major sporting events in Arlington, home to the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, has enhanced LPD's security details at Detroit Tigers spring training games, the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in and other large gatherings.
Giddens said some LPD employees who anonymously expressed criticism of Womack in a previous Ledger article did not represent the majority's opinions of Womack.
"I think if you take the time to go out and talk to them about that instead of a few dissenters who may be commenting about her, there would be a different picture that is being drawn about Chief Womack," he said.
The Ledger has reported on two episodes in which LPD failed to produce records on cases involving suspects in major crimes. Thomas declined to comment on the agency's handling of public records, citing the recent grand jury investigation.
The LPD employee who requested anonymity acknowledged that Womack has made some improvements but has created animosity toward many officers, especially women.
"There are some females, she's never spoken to them," the source said. "She's spoken to me one time in, how long has she been here? You can meet her in the hallway and she will look right past you and keep on walking. She runs the PD like a corporation and there is no human element anymore."
The source said Womack almost never attends briefings or joins officers at major crime scenes.
Womack has said that one of her highest priorities is restoring the accreditation LPD lost under Boatner, its previous chief. That status would come through CALEA, the organization for which Womack serves as one of 21 commissioners. Commissioners are appointed by the executive directors of four law-enforcement associations, and Womack was appointed to a first three-year term in 2008 and a second in 2011.
Louis Dekmar, the commission's chairman and police chief in LaGrange, Ga., said participation with CALEA benefits the 11 law-enforcement executives on the commission because they bring back knowledge of the "best practices" in other agencies. Dekmar said he doesn't know Womack well but has been impressed by her.
"When I've got issues that are her responsibility and either the commission or the staff are depending on her to get it done, she always takes care of her assignments and does it in a way that reflects positively on the commission," Dekmar said.
Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields said he doesn't consider the commitment to CALEA an undue burden for Womack.
"It's no different than a city manager or city attorney serving on their state organization," Fields said. "It is considered both an opportunity for them to learn from others and see some of the best practices they can bring back to this community, as well as (a way to) keep this community held in a positive light and a high regard."
Fields noted that he serves as president on the Florida League of Mayors and sometimes must travel out of town for meetings. Thomas, the city manager, said Womack's traveling to CALEA conferences has not been an issue. He said it's fine with him if Womack seeks a third CALEA term next year.
Assessors from CALEA are scheduled to visit Lakeland in April to review the department's practices.
Dekmar said Womack is not on the committee that will make a recommendation on LPD but will be allowed to take part in the full commission's voice vote on that recommendation.
While Fields praised Womack for her efforts to engage the public in Lakeland, she has generated some apparent ire in the law-enforcement community with her infrequent attendance at monthly meetings of the Polk County Police Chiefs Association. The group formed more than 30 years ago, and previous Lakeland chiefs Lawrence Crow, Sam Baca and Roger Boatner regularly attended meetings of the group, said a source who asked to remain anonymous.
The source said most local police chiefs attend unless they have conflicts, as do Judd and representatives from the FBI, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida Department of Corrections, among other agencies. Though assistant chiefs from LPD are often present, Womack rarely comes to meetings, the source said.
"That association was created to develop networking, communication of ideas, thoughts, legislative issues that were affecting law enforcement," the source said. "It's important that the head of the agency, the police chiefs themselves, attend."
Lake Wales Police Chief Chris Velasquez, current president of the association, said he thought Womack had attended five or six meetings, based on his memory and a check of sign-in sheets. Velasquez said a representative from LPD is present at every meeting.
Though Velasquez said he has had limited contact with Womack, they have a collegial relationship.
"She's always been really cordial with me, always offered assistance any time we need anything," Velasquez said.
A law-enforcement source also questioned Womack's decision to stop LPD's participation in a multi-agency drug task force, known as HIDTA, overseen by the Polk Sheriff's Office. Womack said by email that she heeded the recommendation of commanders in LPD's Special Investigations Section to withdraw its commitment of two members — a sergeant and a detective — to the unit.
In explanation, Womack said the task force, formed in 1998, did not generally investigate cases inside Lakeland's city limits and that the LPD sergeant was not used in a supervisory role. She said her department's Special Investigations Section and Narcotics Unit were short on staffing and facing an increased workload.
"LPD remains committed to partnering with HIDTA and to also providing resources to them on any case upon request," Womack wrote.
At the time of her hiring, Womack was quoted in an LPD press release as saying, "My family and I are looking forward to calling Lakeland home." Yet her husband has continued to live in Texas during her nearly two years in Lakeland.
Jimmy Womack, who also has had a career in law enforcement, was hired Feb. 1 as chief of police for a School District in Mansfield, a city south of Arlington. An article in the Mansfield News-Mirror addressed the couple's long-distance marriage.
"We both love our profession, and it's the life we've chosen for ourselves," Jimmy Womack said. "The answer is: We fly a lot."
Jimmy Womack previously worked for the Police Department in Hurst, the Texas city where his wife began her career. Both of them served in 1995 with a U.S. Justice Department program that provided firearms instruction to Haitian police trainees, according to Lisa Womack's resume and the News-Mirror article.
Womack's daughter, Hailey, is in her 20s. The LPD press release said she also has a stepson, Brad, and two grandsons.
Lisa Womack's long-distance marriage has prompted questions about how long she will stay in Lakeland.
Thomas said he discussed Womack's family arrangement when she interviewed. He said he originally expected Jimmy Womack to move to Lakeland after finishing a commitment in Texas but couldn't blame him for accepting two subsequent job offers that arose.
Fields said Womack's family situation doesn't make him question her long-term commitment to Lakeland.
"We knew that when we hired her; he was going to have to finish out his obligation there," he said of Jimmy Womack. "You see that happen more and more in the professional world today."
Though she declined an interview, Womack provided a statement that read in part:
"My husband and I and my entire family love the home we have established here in Lakeland. And, I am so very proud of my husband, Jimmy, for being named the chief of police of the Mansfield ISD Police Department. It's a rare occurrence that there are two police chiefs in one family and we both love what we do. Our commitment to this community is unwavering and our long-term plan is to retire in Lakeland. We love it here."
Womack listed her civic activities in Lakeland, including serving as chair of the Polk County American Heart Association's Heart Walk and keynote speaker at a local NAACP gathering. She said she has attended many events, such as the Hispanic Festival, Kiwanis Pancake Festival and the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, and spoken each semester to Florida Southern College criminal justice students.
"Since my arrival in Lakeland, I have been extremely focused at LPD on work necessary to complete the CALEA re-accreditation process," Womack said by email. "Once we achieve re-accreditation, I hope to become even more involved in the community."
As police chief, Womack sometimes appears at City Commission work sessions. For example, Fields said she has been present for all city discussions involving red light cameras. The first-term mayor said he has been thoroughly satisfied with Womack's performance.
"She has conducted herself as a consummate professional in my presence, in my dealings with her," Fields said. "She's calm under fire, very friendly and personable and easy to talk to, as I've watched her interact with constituents. ... Aside from that, I have seen men and women in her department respond to her respectfully as well. They work hard for her and believe she goes to bat for them."
City Commissioner Keith Merritt was not in office when Womack was hired but said he has been impressed with her since he joined the commission in January 2012.
"My perception is that she's candid and forthright," Merritt said. "I am of the belief that the officers like her and the direction the department is going. ... (Except) for this recent stuff (about public records) I don't have any reason to question her at all."


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One of my dreams have just come true! I get to see King fucking Diamond!!! ON HALLOWEEN NO LESS! FUCKING A!
Hell yeah opening night
I was wondering about that as well. When I searched for King in the show dates it only turned up about half the tour dates. I'm really curious on what the jacket looks like and how we have to go about claiming the pre-sales.
So can someone explain this:A limited edition King Diamond jacket will be available through the http://www.showstubs.com/ fan club presale, which begins tomorrow, June 24th. What fan club are they talking about?
Hi guys,Here is a reply from Metal Blade:"From my understanding, it's not an "exclusive" fan club – the wording means fans can buy the jacket with a VIP ticket bundle starting tomorrow."Cheers, and see you all on tour
Okay, thank you Livia. I hope they add Seattle to that list, because it isn't on it when I looked earlier. There were only a handful of dates on that site. OMFG! I still can't believe it's finally true. Haven't seen King since Voodoo, this is just so amazing!
I'm hoping for LA myself, kidna shocking considering it's one of the bigger cities on that list.This will be my first King show. When I first discovered him it was right in the middle of his herniated disk problem. I was 17 at the time, I'm 22 now, I've waited five years for this moment . Can't wait for this concert to happen! It's going to be incredible!
See you there!


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You can't beat a system you can't understand
Often, the people recording historical events had agendas. By writing about events from their perspective, and publishing information the way they wanted it to be remembered in perpetuity in history books, readers, who were usually students, accepted the skewed views as fact.
For instance, let's take a look at the way the Civil War was remembered in many history books. The War Between the States, the Civil War was re-membered in many history books. The War Between the States, the Civil War (not much about it was civil), the war between the North and South, or whatever you want to call it, raged for fi ve years from 1861 to 1865.Approximately 3,000,000 peo-ple fought, and 620,000 soldiers, as well as an undetermined num-ber of civilians, paid the ultimate price for their involvement. It was the deadliest war in American his-tory.
Those facts are true.Fundamentally, the war was fought between the slave owners in the Confederate States of the agricultural south who wanted to secede from the Union and be in-dependent, and the idealists of the industrial north, who controlled the government and wanted to abolish slavery and keep the coun-try together.The northern states, or the Union, quoted Thomas Jefferson, who wrote in the Declaration of Independence, "All men are cre-ated equal." Consequently, ac-cording to the U. S. Constitution, slavery is illegal in this country. That was the interpretation of the constitution by the Union govern-ment. And, according to the north-ern historians, that is why the Civil War was fought - over that point.That part is only partially true unless you accept the account-ings in the history books that were written by historians who were all northerners.
Remember, the South lost, so their accounting of anything was not given a great deal of credibility when documenting wartime events after the war was over.Also, keep in mind that Thomas Jefferson coined the "all men were created equal" phrase in the Decla-ration of Independence as a rebut-tal to the accepted political theory of the day, "The Divine Right of Kings." That part was rarely men-tioned, especially by the north."The Divine Right of Kings" was a political and religious doc-trine of royal absolutism. It as-serted that a monarch was subject to no earthly authority, deriving his right to rule directly from the will of God. The king was thus not subject to the will of his people, the aristocracy, or any other estate of the realm, including the church.
Using the Thomas Jefferson quote as a political platform saying that all men are created equal, in-cluding slaves, was actually quite opposite its original intent. "The Divine right of Kings" did not dispute the equality of common-ers; it was designed to uphold the privileged status of royalty. Con-sequently, Jefferson was equating royalty to the common man, not the other way around.
In other words, the "all men are created equal" quote was not a po-litical positioning statement for the U. S. of A. It was a denouncement of British doctrine. The disagree-ment over this issue reduced the reasons for going to war to an ar-gument over semantics. Hmmm . . sound familiar?Suddenly, the noble intent of fi ghting for the dignity of mankind took a plunge to mob mentality that resulted in a fi ve-year brawl between two parties who basically said, "If you don't agree with me, I'm gonna kick your butt." Ameri-can ideology and wartime policy was again put to work in its best light. To make the war seem more civilized, both sides added a few debatable issues to the mix, like state autonomy, foreign economic policy, and disputes about tariffs. This way the war would not be perceived as being fought solely as a disagreement concerning a moral issue.
Both sides avoided addressing legislating morality and separation of church and state as if they were incurable plagues that should not under any circumstances even be discussed.The point is, and you knew we'd get there if we waited long enough, "the good ol' days" were not any better then, than they are now. It was not a more innocent time when ideals were high and people were morally responsible. It was a time of no accountabil-ity and survival of the most well-funded, well armed, and strongly supported. It was a period of mob rule when inaccurate accounting of events as they happened was the norm, not the exception.As the country spent its fi rst century defi ning itself, American citizens had no idea that their ma-nipulation of historical facts was creating a system we can't understand.


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Dear reader! All that Bible prophecy said would happen, has happened. The signs are fulfilling and the final end time events of prophecy are upon us. "Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision."(Joel 3:14) Are you saved? See What Must I do to be Saved?
Warning: The various churches and religions are coming together to unite the world under Satan's banner. Man is being lifted up in place of Christ and the whole world is 'wondering after the beast'. Our only safety is to abide in Jesus Christ. Please prayerfully read and study this vital end time message - WE ARE COMPLETE IN CHRIST.
End times prophecy is fast being fulfilled. "The hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth." (Rev 3:10) will soon be upon us, and all who are not firmly established upon God's Word and the righteousness of Jesus Christ will be deceived and overcome. Dez Bryant Dallas Cowboys Throwback Vapor Untouchable Limited Jersey Throwback Vapor Untouchable Limited 9b6b724 Satan "works with all power and signs and lying wonders .. with all deceivableness of unrighteousness" (2 Thess. 2:9-10) to gain control of mankind, and his deceptions will increase right up to the very end. Please surrender your life to Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Jesus Christ is at the center of end times Bible prophecy. He is our righteousness and salvation. He is the truth. And Revelation 14:12 tells us that the saints are not those who merely have faith IN Jesus. But those who 'keep the commandments of God and the faith OF Jesus'. In other words, Jesus' faith is being lived out in their lives.
IS CHRIST LIVING IN YOU? (Galatians 2:20) ARE YOU CLOTHED WITH HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS?
Anyone who thinks they can get past Satan's deceptions without the truth of Christ and His righteousness are sorely mistaken. Only those who are earnestly seeking a knowledge of the truth and are striving to purify their souls through obedience, being doers of God's Word, will find in Jehovah, a sure defense. "Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee." (Rev 3:10), is Christ's promise. The final events are upon us friends. It's time to turn from our sins and submit our lives fully to Jesus Christ.
"Now is the time when we should closely connect with Jesus, that we may be hid under His wings when the fierceness of God's wrath is poured upon the world. We have wandered away from the old Biblical landmarks. Let us return. If the Lord be God, serve Him; if Baal, serve him. Which side will you be on?" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.5, p 137)
We are here to bring you the much needed truth about Bible prophecy and the latest news relating to the end times. This world is on the very edge of eternity and we are soon to see that "great and dreadful day of the Lord", when Jesus Christ with all His holy angels will burst upon the world with great glory to claim what is rightfully His. Here you will not only be shown the truth about Bible prophecy and the end times, you will also receive wise council as to how you should be living in these last days, just before the second coming of Jesus.
Isaiah 58:1 ...'Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.'
"In our work, we need men of moral independence, uncontaminated and unshackled, so that when a principle of religion or duty is at stake they will stand firm in defense of the truth. We need men who will not hold their peace when they see evils coming in and wrongs being done. We need men who will refuse to give consent by silence to unjust actions." (E.White, Manuscript Releases, Vol.9, Letter 116, 1905)
In studying Bible prophecy, you will find that it contains some of the most solemn warnings, and we are here to give those warnings to the world. We are truly living in the end times now, and as the Bible reveals in Revelation 12, Satan has come down to this earth with "great fury" knowing that his time is short, and he is using all his power to deceive us and keep us from Jesus Christ. We MUST make every effort to press into God's Kingdom and through the righteousness of Christ we can overcome the evil one. Here at end times prophecy we will not be moved by worldly excitement or false revivals, because we have our minds fixed within the Heavenly sanctuary, where Jesus resides. This is a time of great spiritual peril, and we are called to turn away from sin and live holy lives for our Creator God.
We are in the last hour, the day of the Lord is at hand, and it is time to get ready. The final calls are going out to the world. God is preparing to pour out His Spirit upon His people and we must be ernest in praying for that Spirit to fall upon us. We must depart from sin, humble our hearts and fall before the One who can save us, our Lord, Saviour and soon coming King, Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. So many professing Christians do not know the urgency of the situation. The whole theme of the Bible is of urgency to turn to God and turn away from sin, especially in these end times we live in.
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There is a great misconception today amongst prophecy students and preachers that end time Bible prophecy is all about the Middle East, and specifically the nation of Israel. And they miss the clear truth that Bible prophecy is given for the benefit of ALL people, to warn us of things to come to the WHOLE world, not just literal Israel. Yes, there are still prophecies to be fulfilled in Israel, as our following pages reveal:
There are still two major prophecies to be fulfilled in Israel
Now while there are still prophecies to be fulfilled in Israel, like the above two, the main movements of end time prophecy will be seen all over the world, at the hands of the two beasts of Revelation 13, the Papal Church of Rome (first beast) and America (second beast). And it is through these two 'beast' powers that the mark of the beast (Sunday law) will be enforced around the world.
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The world is buckling under great pressure. Earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, tornadoes, mass animals dying. These things are just a fraction of the destroying forces raging throughout our world. Nature isn't the only thing going wrong in our world today. Everything else seems to be going horribly wrong too. War, terrorism, economic trouble, increase in sin and Godlessness. Confusion and strife reigns everywhere in this world today. God is withdrawing His Spirit from the earth ready for the last days and Satan is gaining more and more control.
The world is in such a mess these days that even non religious people are starting to think what is going on and what will become of all this. And what is the answer? Why are all these things happening in our day? The answer can only be found through a source that the majority of people have forgotten about ... THE BIBLE! When you study the Word of God you will see that these things were Dez Bryant Dallas Cowboys Throwback Vapor Untouchable Limited Jersey Throwback Vapor Untouchable Limited 21576 9b6b724 prophesied to happen a long time ago. Then the mystery begins to unfold and our eyes begin to open as to why this world is in such a terrible state.
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From one of the world's leading amp manufacturers, the Blackstar 1046L6 features four 6L6 power valves, capable of kicking out an incredible 100 watts. The 1046L6 amp head, that achieved a Guitarist Choice Award includes built-in DPR power reduction, allowing you to take the power down to 10 watts for beautiful power amp distortion at much lower volume levels.
The amps 'clean' channel features a bright/warm switch that also reconfigures the output stage to run in class A or class AB to further emphasize the different characters. With the 'crunch' channel you have the option of either normal or 'super crunch' modes.
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Hospital births have become a standard choice for women in the United States. This level of medical intervention is important for women with high-risk pregnancies. But a hospital birth may not be the best option for everyone. Some women prefer to have a planned home birth, but there is some concern about its safety. Studies on the rates of pregnancy-related deaths associated with home births have been conflicted, largely due to the limited availability of reliable data. Since deaths and other serious complications during home births are thankfully relatively rare events, having sufficient data to draw trustworthy conclusions is always a problem.
The Netherlands medical system relies heavily on certified midwives for low-risk births. Expectant mothers are given the choice of home or hospital births. As a result, the Dutch have higher rates of home births compared to Americans. Researchers reviewed the risks of birth-related complications for both home and hospital births. The study, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, found that home births for low-risk women with proper care were as safe as hospital births.
The study reviewed the outcomes of 529,688 births to women with low-risk pregnancies. About 60% of these women had chosen to give birth at home, and 30% planned a hospital birth. The choice of birthplace was unknown in the remaining women. In reviewing the outcomes, the researchers looked for:
There were no significant differences between hospital births or home births in the rates of death or admissions to the NICU after birth. Other factors besides birth location can affect the rates of newborn death such as socioeconomic status and the mother's age. However, the researchers accounted for these factors and there was still no significant difference in the death rates between hospital and home births.
This was a cohort study, meaning no attempt was made to randomly divide the participants into two groups—hospital birth and home birth—and then see who faired better. The cause and effect relationship, therefore, between birth location and newborn health cannot be proven. Also, since the researchers gathered their data from past records rather than interviewing women at the time of their delivery, some of the information may have been missing or inaccurate. Nevertheless, due to its large size, the results of this study add credence to what midwives have been claiming all along: for low-risk pregnancies: quality care provided at home is likely to be as safe as in the hospital.
While the health care system in the Netherlands is far different than that in the United States, it is reasonable to assume that the findings of the study are applicable to American women receiving high-quality obstetrical care. It is important to note that the women in this study had prenatal care by midwives or obstetricians and the home births were attended by certified midwives. Proper prenatal care will determine any risks and allow planning for the best possible outcome.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
My Midwife (American College of Nurse-Midwives)
de Jonde A, van der Goes BY, Ravelli ACJ, et al. Perinatal mortality and morbidity in a nationwide cohort of 529 688 low-risk planned home and hospital births.BJOG.2009 Apr 15; Published Online 15 April 2009.
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Colleen Coble and her husband, David, raised two great kids, David, Jr. and Kara, and are now knee-deep in paint and wallpaper chips as they restore their Victorian home. Colleen became a Christian after a bad car accident in 1980 when all her grandmother's prayers finally took root. She is a member of New Life Baptist Church, where she sings and helps her husband with a young married Sunday School class. She's written ten novels and seven novellas. A prolific author, Colleen has garnered a strong following in the Christian marketplace and appears frequently on the CBA Bestseller List.


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Yes, the government's open, but the budget battle isn't over yet. Congressional negotiators have until mid-December to craft a budget plan. Even if they strike a deal on time, it won't be enough, Marron says. The budget process is broken and it's time to fix it.
A $1 trillion coin could provide an answer to America's debt limit woes. Marron explores how the $1 trillion coin could work, and whether or not President Obama should take advantage of it.
Entrepreneurs have one fundamental goal – to find an unmet need in the market, Dr. Cornwall writes.
Lloyd Shapely and Alvin Roth got a much-deserved Nobel prize for their work on designing markets, Marron writes.
Donald Marron offers his perspective on Mitt Romney's proposed $5 trillion tax cut.
The legal woes of the most famous bitcoin exchange may illustrate a fundamental problem with the bitcoin market.
Once again, the US Treasury is facing the possibility of going past the debt limit, which could prompt major policy changes or minor tweaks to the Federal budget. This feels like a modern phenomenon, but debt limit showdowns are nothing new.
The Senate Republicans balanced budget amendment contains a striking error, Marron writes.
The US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a debt limit bill that will suspend the debt limit through May 18. If they fail to pass a budget by April 15, Marron writes, the debt limit bill will withhold their pay.
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The big news, economically and symbolically, is that the unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent, Marron writes.
To offset the costs of cutting corporate tax rates, policymakers will need to roll back tax preferences, each of which has powerful defenders, Marron writes. To illustrate the challenge, Marron highlights a tax reform calculator from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
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High-frequency quoting that has skyrocketed recently, leading some in the US to think it might be time for a financial non-transaction tax similar to the one in France. The French will also impose a tax on traders who submit too many unfilled quotes.
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Squier by Fender has just announced the "Classic Vibe" Series, which includes a Telecaster 50's reissue; a Duo-Sonic reissue, plus classic Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars...great quality new instruments for unbeatable value!
Squier has always been known for making good, affordable copies of Fender instruments, but this time they truly excelled themselves. The Squier "Classic Vibes" Series reflects that simultaneous commitment to excellence, value and "vibe".
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One of the highlights is the new Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic® '50s - reviving the classic Fender Duo-Sonic, last mass produced in 1969, with a brief revival in the mid 90s. The original Duo-Sonic is a very sought-after and rare guitar, originally conceived as a student-level guitar designed to capture the attention of rock 'n' roll 1950s youth, the Duo-Sonic became a sought-after model among collectors, musicians and Fender fans, including early punk rockers like Patti Smith, Talking Heads and bands like Sonic Youth.
The Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic '50s boasts cool, classic Fender® vibe. Squier's new Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic '50s comes in a Desert Sand finish on a basswood body, with a comfortable 24"-scale gloss-maple neck with 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5" fingerboard radius. Other features include two alnico V single-coil pickups and a three-way selector switch for bright, clear tones that are unmistakably Fender.
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Squier's Classic Vibe Telecaster '50s puts classic "blackguard" Telecaster vibe into a gorgeous Vintage Blonde-finished pine-body guitar—you'll be hard-pressed to tell whether or not you are holding a premium ash-body instrument. The vintage-tint gloss-maple neck has a maple fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5" radius. Distinctive Telecaster tone rings from the custom alnico III single-coil pickups—giving clear note separation even when distorted, strong midrange dynamic response and plenty of solo high-end bite.
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The trend of art as language has traditionally been considered the hard core of conceptual art, with Joseph Kosuth and Art & Language as its leading exponents. Art as an idea and language as an artistic material might be two of its dictums.
This exhibition, comprising selected works from the collection of the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, attempts to explore how these proposals and propositions have been expanded upon by their original authors and reinterpreted from different perspectives by successive generations of artists up to the present day. Some of the key figures in the history of conceptual art are represented here, such as Joseph Kosuth, stanley brouwn, John Baldessari, Allen Ruppersberg and Rémy Zaugg, as well as members of the following generation like Alfredo Jaar and Stephen Prina, and more recent artists who retain certain conceptual notions and intentions, such as Ignasi Aballí, Ruth Ewan, Dora García, Annika Ström and Francesc Ruiz. A goodly number of Andalusian artists are also featured in the show, including Rogelio López Cuenca, Pedro G. Romero, Nuria Carrasco, Inmaculada Salinas and Simon Zabell, for whom ideas and language still constitute the material of art.