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Bangkok, the capitol of Thailand, work like a magnet for tourists. It's no surprise – even though there's no beaches and the weather can be moody, this city has a one of a kind atmosphere. Monument lovers will find impressive temples, exotic cuisine fans – splendid goodies, and those, who are looking for nighttime entertainment or inexpensive shopping won't be let down. The biggest attraction of Bangkok is surely the Grand Palace with the temple complex Wat Phra Keo and an Emerald Buddha figurine. The figurine is why Wat Phra Keo temple is colloquially called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The palace complex lays on the east coast of Menam river which is a natural border. Altogether the area is as big as 218 400m2, and will surely leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees it.
Tear-shaped island – the biggest island in Thailand – is a heaven for tourists. Phuket offers "luxury for dimes" and is incredibly liked by Polish tourists. One of the most popular islands in Asia lays around the west coast of the country and has everything you need to relax: the sun, the sandy beaches, coral reefs, lime cliffs, hills overgrown with bushy jungle and picturesque waterfalls. It also offers a variety of sleeping options – from the cheaper hotels to resorts for very needy clients. There's also dozens of restaurations, discos and nightclubs, by no mistake Phuket is called "the Bangkok on a beach".


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DeckView Glass & Railing Edmonton prides itself on great craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Here's what our customers have to say about us.
Hi Matthew,
My new deck is fabulous, especially now that the privacy wall is finished and the furniture and container plants are in place. I can now enjoy my great view without craning my neck – even from inside the house. It really gave the house a facelift – inside and out. Thanks again for helping me achieve such a dramatic change!
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I just wanted to let you know that both SoHo Developments and our client are extremely pleased with the topless railing installation in our latest Elboya project. Your professionalism and great workmanship has made a positive impact on the entire project.
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Council to vote on traffic cameras
City council is expected to vote Wednesday to hire a company to install traffic cameras in school zones.
Councilman John R. Swierz, 7th Ward, is one of the ordinance's sponsors and said Redflex Traffic Systems of Phoenix will receive the contract. City officials also heard proposals from American Traffic Solutions of Tempe, Ariz., and B&W Sensors LLC of St. Louis.
The company's fee will be paid solely out of traffic fines charged to those caught on camera violating traffic laws, he said. An exact amount has not been specified.
"There will be some other costs associated with this because we'll probably have to hire a clerk, someone to review the pictures in case there's challenges, and we don't know what that cost will be because we don't know how many tickets we're going to give out," Swierz said.
That individual's salary would come out of the proceeds of the camera-related traffic fines, he said.
The cameras will be placed in school zones, and Swierz said council has "no intention at this time to expand it beyond the school zones."
He said the cameras are intended to deter speeding and make up for reduced staffing in the traffic division.
"There will be those people who think it's another way for city to make money. We hope we don't make any money. It's to change behavior," he said.
The cameras also could be used to investigate other crimes, Swierz said, such as several fights that took place near city schools this year.
Mayor Charles Sammarone said he supports the cameras based on the recommendations from police Chief Rod Foley and the council safety committee.
"I listen to the expert on this, and that's [Foley] who deals with safety," Sammarone said.
Swierz said the cameras will be installed two to four months after the contract is signed.
After the cameras are operating, drivers will have a 30-day grace period, and the camera locations will be listed on the police department's website, he said.
"We're not trying to hoodwink anyone," Swierz said.
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Dr. Dog /Delta Spirit/Seth Kaufman(Lola's): This show is sold out, and it's nice to say that about any quality show, really.
Hamburger Headache with Select/Keith P/Prince William (The Lounge): So far I've heard nothing but complaints about The Lounge-- bad bar service, no credit card machine, expensive drinks, poor sound system, etc., and it really sucks because I think the people who book the place are really trying to take the right kind of chances with their small but compelling Deep Ellum space. These are probably all indications of a business making mistakes as it finds its footing in the community, but I hope they fix some of these problems sooner rather than later. Should be a very solid show tonight as three of the area's best DJs play House, Juke, B'More and more. Some of these Dallas hipster kids could really use a house lesson or two, you know? Not everything is a fucking mash up, ok Gen Y?
Faux Fox/Sydney Confirm/Rival Gang/Gun Gun (Chat Room): This is the first of two CD release shows for Faux Fox this weekend (that makes a total of 23, correct?). I have heard Sydney Confirm sound very solid AND rather terrible at different shows, so I hope they've got the goods tonight because I think they are attempting some ambitious dance material. One of my favorite things about seeing Rival Gang the last time I caught them was watching dudes hit on them as they packed up after their show. "So, you like music, babe? You should check my shit out. It has like the intensity of Rage Against the Machine but it's soft and sweet like fuckin Counting Crowes or some shit." Uh, you DID just see their set, didn't you Von Dutch?
Mom/Blixaboy/Voices And Organs (Swiss House)
Mogwai/Fuck Buttons (Granada Theater): I'm sure there aren't a whole lot of people on here that need a history lesson on Mogwai, but that new Fuck Buttons record is very confusing to me. I've listened to it several times, and despite my better judgment, I can't help but thinking of Fuck Buttons as "noise for the masses," you know? Like they're a noise band that my mom wouldn't be offended by. That isn't necessarily a knock against them, but rather an observation on how popular this kind of typically harsh instrumental/electonic music has become over the past few years.
Faux Fox/Darktown Strutters/Gun Gun (Good Records): Early Good Records in store starts at 6 with Gun Gun. Darktown Strutters are one of the better new bands I've seen all year, so I'd make sure to at least get there by 7 to catch them. No one in town is doing anything remotely similar right now. Faux Fox is on at 8.
Morris Day and the Time/Cameo (Nokia): Uh, get some money and take a date to this, you no-style motherfucker. Oh, and even if you aren't familiar with the work of either of these groups, a quick listen will reveal how much of an influence these bands have been on some of the more hip dance music to have emerged in the past few years.
Yatagarasu/Hex Crusher/Ferveur Noir/Alex Atchley/Ashes/Orange Cokes (1919 Hemphill)
Jana Hunter/Lesser Gonzalez Alvarez/Clint Niosi (Rubber Gloves)
Hands Up with DJ Excel and The Party (The Loft)
Evangelicals/Matt Bauer/Dust Congress (the Cavern)
Scarves And Bowties/Laura Palmer/The Tah-Dahs (Amsterdam Bar): This will be Laura Palmer and the Tah Dahs final Dallas show as Palmer and her husband, Tah Dahs' lead singer/guitarist Roy Ivy, head off to Chicago (I believe). Both have a lot of friends in the area, and I'm sure there will be a nice crowd there to send them off, unless it's really rainy and wet and shit. Will they move the show inside if this is the case?
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Bob James – Nautilus (74)
Hank Crawford-Sugar Free (73)
Briag Auger's Oblivion Express -Light on the Path (70)
Horace Silver –Song for my Father (64)
Art Blakey-Hay no Problemas (62)
Shangri La's-Great Big Kiss (65)
Johnny Thunders-ask me no questions (78)
Sparks-Bon Voyage (75)
T.Rex-Mambo Sun (71)
Stranglers –Get a grip on yrself (77)
David Bowie-V2-Schneider (77)
Can-Mushroom (71)
Crown Heights Affair-Dreaming a Dream (75)
Augustus Pablo-King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown (76)
Toots & the Maytals-Pressure Drop (69)
Weather Report- NonStop Home (73)
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WeedingOctober 18, 2013
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WeedingOctober 18, 2013
For me, weeding is a way of prioritizing concepts and choices in the present. Garden weeding is obvious, but writers also have to weed out anything the obstructs the flow of story or explanation. In everyday life, I find I must weed out distractions from intended results or the mundane from distractions which offer new possibilities. More and more I find myself trying to weed out literal interpretations, which have become the norm in modern life, in favor of going deeper to see what symbolism the unconscious is using to communicate.
So many people these days don't seem to go beyond the literal world. That could be my mistake in failing to see them metaphorically in an unconscious sense, or it could be the fast-paced text/phone/instant pictures/social media environment keeps the conversation purely literal, two-dimensional, and shallow. So I don't text. I don't do phone pics. I get on Twitter a lot because its fun, sometimes I find inspiration and emotional support, and sometimes I find I can't tell if people are tweeting nonsense, sarcasm, or a sense of humor I don't get. Usually it turns out to be simply shallow, literal statements that reveal a basic misunderstanding of life. I probably do the same and don't realize it. After all, it's difficult to communicate anything in a two-dimensional media of only 140 characters, often using unexplained acronyms that others may interpret differently. So has social media really brought the world together, or just shown us how poorly we communicate? The result is I do a lot of weeding on Twitter in search of a positive experience.
The older I get, the more pleasure I get from the act of weeding. I know it produces results as much as planting does. Life with a myriad of possessions and activities requires daily weeding. It quiets the mind and allows the unconscious to come through to the surface. It relaxes the body and restores health. It's a form of active meditation.
What I choose not to weed out is as important as what must go. An uninvited weed in my rose garden has developed into a very decorative kale, one of those pleasant little surprises in life. My garden has also been graced by a variety of volunteer snapdragons and other beauties. As I've weeded out unnecessary social activities that I find emotionally draining, I've kept my practice of harp and guitar for the joy of learning, the beauty we produce together, and the calm sense of accomplishment that results. Someone once told me all musicians need an audience. I enjoy being my own audience to what music expresses from the unconscious. I guess weeding has taught me to pay attention to what seeds take root and which ones I'll allow to grow. It's a sweet life to be able to watch yourself flower.
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BitFenix Prodigy Mini ITX Case Review
In their short time producing cases, BitFenix has already released some classic designs which have gone on to define certain segments within the enclosure market. At first glance, their Prodigy lineup doesnt really have much going for it: it is small, only supports Mini-ITX motherboards and doesnt provide all that much interior space. But first impressions can be deceiving since the Prodigy has become one of the most popular cases on the market.
BitFenix promises their tiny case will appeal to enthusiasts who want high performance systems and while that may sound like the ultimate oxymoron, the Prodigy may actually be one of the few cases that is laser targeted at a given demographic. It is highly versatile, boasts great aesthetics and most importantly, retails for only $80.
While ITX motherboards may not seem to be an appropriate fit for upper echelon systems, several manufacturers have injected copious sums of money into small form factor motherboard development. ASUS, Gigabyte, EVGA and MSI all have overclocker-friendly Mini-ITX platforms what can fit todays high end graphics cards. To some, these facts coupled with the Prodigys space saving mentality actually represents the future of enthusiast systems where enthusiasts and gamers wont have to sacrifice a massive amount of desk space to get a high performance system.
The BidFenix Prodigy is one good looking yet understated chassis which is available in black, white orange or red. These colors are backstopped by a steel and plastic material combination that has been coated in BitFenixs unique soft-touch finish.
It may be small by modern case standards but the Prodigy is actually quite a large chassis for the Mini-ITX markets due to its focus upon enthusiast buyers who want to pack in a crazy amount of equipment. Unfortunately, with the innards fully loaded, the upper handles and lower feet tend to flex quite a bit.
With such a small amount of space to work with, BitFenix had to make some drastic departures from conventional case design. The Prodigys front only incorporates a single drive bay (most people wont need more than this anyways) which is surrounded by black mesh on either side of the front panel that could choke off airflow to the front intake fan. However, users do have the options to forego the included 120mm intake fan in the favor of mounting up to a massive 230mm fan. This should improve airflow but it will ultimately add to the cost of this budget-friendly case.
The connectors we typically see on a cases front panel (which includes a pair of USB 3.0 connectors) have been pushed off to the side which may cause some issues if this case is used in tight confines. BifFenix has incorporated a perforated left side panel in order to vent any heat buildup from the graphics card. Meanwhile, the top has a dust filter which hides mounting holes for two 120mm fans or a 240mm radiator.
The Prodigys interior features a surprising amount of real estate with space for up to five hard drives or SSDs mounted in removable caddies. If necessary, one of these steel cages can be removed in order to fit 12 long graphics card which is actually quite an impressive achievement for a Mini-ATX case. Amazingly, theres enough space here to mount a pair of 240mm water cooling radiators alongside a bottom mounted power supply
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The Astronaut Wives Club
by Lily Koppel [629.45 Kop]
was checking this book in for a patron when I stopped to take a look at
it. I thought, "I don't know that anything has ever been written about
the WIVES of astronauts before--I'd really like to know their
perspective!" And that's exactly what this book was about. It began with
The Original Seven--the wives of the first group of astronauts--and
ended with The Nineteen--the last group of wives to have husbands going
up in space in the late 60's and early 70's. These women formed the
Astronaut Wives Club, and they were the glue that held the NASA space
team together. I really enjoyed this book, though it was difficult to
follow, at times, since several new people were being introduced all the
time, yet older members of the group were still prominent.
Nevertheless, I really felt for these women and the joys and struggles
they endured during such a radical, changing time in the history of our
country and our world! -- recommended by Tracy T. - Bennett Martin Public Library [ see Tracy's Reviewer Profile and more of her reviews ]
[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Mozart's Wife by Juliet Waldron.]
[Also available in downloadable audio, book-on-cd, downloadable E-book and Large Print formats.]
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We've just redone our photoshoot for the Rilakkuma kigurumi, and here are some of the results. This is the officially branded Rilakkuma kigurumi onesie costume, which is really hard to get hold of outside of Japan, but we've got a whole bunch of them available now.
If you don't know who this cute little character is, he's a huge hit in Japan, emblazoned on everything from notebook computers to lunch boxes. He's not from any TV shows or anything like that, but he just is. So there.


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What a great day! Miss K was here to lead Circle Time (hooray!), and she continued her lessons on the four seasons. She led the kids in the song they've been singing all week (to the tune of "My Darling Clementine"): "There are four seasons, there are four seasons, there are four seasons in a year; spring and summer, fall and winter, there are four seasons in a year..."
Each day this week she has shown the kids a little book she made with a photo of the same tree during the different times of the year. Today she brought a bag full of clothes and let the kids take turns pulling out mittens, pants, a bathing suit, an umbrella, flip flops, fleece pajamas, rain boots, etc., and then they discussed when the kids would typically wear the various items. The kids loved taking turns pulling a different item out of the bag and being surprised at what they got - it was a great activity!
Our Independent Work time went very smoothly. My daughter has become very interested in dominoes lately, so I took a page out of Homemade Montessori's playbook and created an addition activity using dominoes up to the double six. However, yesterday my daughter had started work on the hundred board and wanted to keep it out to finish today; I told her about the domino activity and explained that she wouldn't be able to do it until she finished the hundred board. Deal, she said.
When we started our Independent Work, Miss K's daughter went straight for the dominoes on the shelf (our dominoes just happen to have color-coded dots, and they looked very colorful and pretty in the bowl I put them in). She loves to build things, and she made a bunch of neat symmetrical patterns with the dominoes while my daughter finished the hundred board:
With Miss K's daughter busy with the dominoes, and my daughter eager to finish the hundred board so she could get to the dominoes, and with Miss C's son busy with the bead stair and hanger (his current favorite activity), I scrapped my well laid plans to introduce an activity to the group. Today, though, everything worked out. As soon as my daughter finished the hundred board, Miss K's daughter wanted to give it a try, so I presented it to her while my daughter got to work on the dominoes.
I was so impressed with Miss K's daughter's work on the hundred board! She just turned three in April, and she got all the way to 30 before she wanted to do something else. The incredible thing about the hundred board is that, even if a child can't really recognize the numeral "27" as being "twenty-seven," the hundred board shows them the inherent patterns in numbers. She knew where the numbers belonged three- and four steps ahead. It was really neat to watch!
The wooden cylinders were a big draw today, with Miss K's daughter, Miss C's son, and even my 2-year-old getting in on the action. Miss K's daughter worked on all four blocks at one time:
Our decision to move snack into the classroom went pretty well. My daughter and Miss K's daughter said they were ready for a snack as soon as it was put out, so they stopped, got themselves a snack, cleaned up, and then got back to work. Miss C's son wasn't ready for a snack then, so he kept working until a little while later. There was much less of an interruption to the kids' work cycle, and I think we'll continue to do it this way in the future.
Miss C's son doing a puzzle:
At around 11:15, I had to ask the kids to put their work away (!), and Miss K led them in an Arts & Crafts activity. Miss K traced the kids' hands on brown construction paper four times, and then she cut out their hands and used them like tree trunks, which the kids then decorated according to what a tree would look like during the different seasons. It was a great activity that Miss K must have put a LOT of time into, and the kids loved it.
Miss K put each of the kids' trees together into a book so that they could each have their own book showing how the same tree changes during the four seasons.
Miss C's son's trees, before being made into a book:
We closed with letter C from My ABC Bible Verses. It was a great end to a great week!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Week 3 Wrap-Up
2 comments:
- The Dancy Family said...
I just love the montessori materials! I was amazed as I watched SG do the hundred board. She is just beginning to understand that the only thing changing as she counts aloud is the tens spot & I think that seeing this visually displayed on the hundred board will make this more concrete in her mind. I really appreciate the time you spend learning how to present the materials...that makes the materials successful!
- September 18, 2008 at 5:32 PM
- Xia said...
I love those trees!
- September 21, 2008 at 5:03 PM
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In order to win their ladylove's heart, men all over the world try to impress them with unique gifts. And when it comes to a marriage proposal, they usually opt for the biggest rock, diamond. A man in China proposed his girlfriend with the biggest possible rock EVER! So what if it was not a sparkling diamond, the rock did the job and he sealed the deal.
Yes, a young man in Xinjiang, China got down on one knee to ask his love to marry him. To pop the question he planned out an elaborate affair and literally made it a big deal. The man presented a 33-ton meteorite and unveiled his plans. Wrapped in red cover, the huge rock was revealed in the city square in Urumqi, while many onlookers recorded the unusual scene.
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Reportedly, the man spent over a million yuan to purchase the bizarre gift. And the girl said yes.
Pictures of the couple's unique proposal were shared online and it left netizens in splits. Facebook users just can't figure out why he chose to buy a giant meteorite. Many wondered what would he do with the rock now that it has served the purpose. Surely, she wouldn't be wearing it!
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"He should have added that 1 million yuan to the rock on her finger," remarked one user, while another asked, "Why didn't NASA purchase this big meteorite first?" And then few sad souls also felt it's nothing but, "money can buy love too".


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The attack sent a 22-year-old man to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries as gang unit detectives searched for the suspect, described as a heavyset black man wearing a white shirt and jean shorts, San Diego police officer John Buttle said.
The assault occurred about 7:55 p.m. Wednesday at the bus stop at El Cajon Boulevard and 43rd Street, Buttle said. After the attack, the suspect fled while the victim walked to his brother's house, where police and paramedics found him and took him to the hospital.
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Coverage > Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore 2013
Mention TAS to any petrol head and they will know exactly what you are talking about. For those who are wondering what Tokyo Auto Salon is all about, it's an auto show which is held annually in Japan. The organizer of Option car magazine's Editor in Chief will hold this enormous event at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan for both the car enthusiast be it performance or dress up. To give you an idea of how big this event is, for 2013 there were 802 vehicles, 452 exhibitors and 3608 booths that is attended by 250000 automotive fans within a period of 3 days. This is a brief history of TAS.


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The Nature of Workplace Injuries
Workers are injured at their places of work because the immediate environment in which they work exposes them to certain dangers. Known as "occupational hazards," all workers face at least some form of danger in this regard. Depending on the job that a person has, the type of injuries that they may suffer from will vary.
One common cause of employee injuries stems from carrying or lifting heavy objects. People in construction, the food industry, mail and delivery, and many other career fields may be exposed to this type of danger. As a result, it is critical that those who are required to lift heavy objects in their line of work exercise caution in their jobs.
Another common way in which an employee can get hurt is if he or she uses equipment incorrectly. This is often a problem in factories and production facilities. For example, a worker who isn't appropriately cautious in using cutting tools can end up cutting themselves instead of the material.
Finally, exposure to general hazards, such as chemical toxins or poor ventilation, can result in substantial physical damage to workers over longer periods of time.
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Bankruptcy Glossary
Abandonment – occurs when the trustee removes from property of the estate assets that are burdensome or of inconsequential value to the estate. Common examples are assets with no equity or a personal injury claim protected under North Carolina statutes. Abandonment is governed by Section 554 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Adequate protection – protecting a creditor's interest in property of the estate while the automatic stay is in place. Common examples are the making of periodic payments or the providing of additional or replacement collateral. Section 361 of the Bankruptcy Code statutorily defines adequate protection.
Adversary proceeding - a separate lawsuit filed in the bankruptcy court, in connection with a bankruptcy proceeding. For example, an action to set aside a preference is commenced as an adversary proceeding. A contested motion will be treated as an adversary proceeding pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9014. Your attorney or lawyer may defend you in this proceeding or you may have to hire another attorney to defend you.
Allowed claim - a claim entitled to receive a dividend from a bankruptcy estate.
Automatic stay - any collection activity by creditors after a bankruptcy petition has been filed is not allowed (or, it is "stayed" or stopped). All litigation involving the debtor as a defendant is stayed. Foreclosures and repossessions are stayed. A creditor may seek relief from the stay in some situations. The automatic stay is one of the three major elements of debtor relief provided by the Bankruptcy Code and is the subject of Bankruptcy Code Section 362. Go Back To Top
Bankruptcy Administrator - in Alabama and North Carolina, the Bankruptcy Administrator serves the same purpose as the U.S. Trustee in other states. The Administrator is responsible for overseeing fees, cases, and other administrative duties regarding bankruptcy cases.
Bankruptcy Code - the name of the bankruptcy laws in effect in the United States since October 1, 1979 but with major amendments in October 2005 (aka BAPCPA). The Bankruptcy Code is the set of federal laws used by Attorney Terry Duncan and the federal courts.
Bankruptcy Estate - includes all legal or equitable interests (property of the debtor) of the debtor at the time the bankruptcy petition is filed including a house, car, cash, bank accounts, etc.
Bankruptcy Petition - the document that is reviewed by you, the debtor, and filed with the Court which then begins the bankruptcy case.
Bankruptcy Proceeding - A bankruptcy case filed pursuant to a particular Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code. Bankruptcy proceedings are Chapter 7 liquidations and the various reorganization proceedings provided for by Chapter 9, 11, 12 and 13. Go Back To Top
Clerk of the Court - is the federal entity in which you file the bankruptcy. The filing fee is paid to the"clerk of the court" when your bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 7 - a bankruptcy proceeding in which a debtor seeks to have non-exempt assets liquidated for the payment of dividends to creditors. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is probably the most common bankruptcy proceeding. Most Chapter 7 bankruptcy debtors protect their assets by federal or state exemptions and are able to keep their home, autos and most other personal property. The most recent bankruptcy amendments in 2005 created the Means Test which limited those who could file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Chapter 13 - a reorganization bankruptcy proceeding available for individuals. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the most commonly filed reorganization proceeding to save a residence, an automobile, or as a repayment plan for tax debts.
Collateral - an interest in property or other rights held by a secured creditor to secure repayment of a debt. For example, real property, such as a house and land, is normally collateral for a mortgage or deed of trust.
Confirmation - the act of obtaining court approval of a reorganization plan in the reorganization proceedings of a Chapter 9, 11, 12, or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A confirmed reorganization plan creates a new binding contract between the debtor and all creditors.
Consumer no asset bankruptcy - a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding for an individual in which there are normally no assets available for distribution to creditors. A consumer no asset bankruptcy is usually the most common of all bankruptcy proceedings.
Conversion - the act of converting a bankruptcy proceeding from one chapter to another. A typical scenario is a failed reorganization, such as a Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceeding. In that case a Chapter 13 bankruptcy would be converted to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or liquidation.
Cramdown - occurs when a reorganization plan is obtained even if creditors object. Different tests or procedures may be used to obtain a cramdown on either secured or unsecured creditors during the bankruptcy process. Many times on a cramdown, the debtor will pay the creditor the value of the property, not necessarily what is owed on the property.
Credit counseling course - required under the Federal Bankruptcy Code to be taken before the debtor files the bankruptcy petition, and certification of completion of the course is filed with the bankruptcy petition. This course must be provided by a court approved counseling agency. Go Back To Top
Debtor - an entity or person that owes a debt. The entity/person filing a voluntary bankruptcy proceeding or against whom an order for relief is entered in an involuntary bankruptcy is known as the debtor.
Deficiency balance – a deficiency balance is the difference between what is owed on a piece of property and what the property is worth. For example, if you owe $200,000 on your house and it is foreclosed on and sold at a foreclosure sale for $140,000 then the deficiency balance is $60,000. A deficiency balance is most commonly seen when a car has been repossessed and sold at auction or there has been a foreclosure sale of a house. Bankruptcy can usually wipe out deficiency balances.
Discharge - legal relief from debt provided for by Section 524 of the Bankruptcy Code. In other words, most of your unsecured debts are wiped out or eliminated. The discharge is one of the three elements of debtor relief provided for in the Bankruptcy Code, the other two being exemptions and the automatic stay. As a debtor, you will receive a Notice of Discharge upon completion of your bankruptcy case. In certain defined instances a debtor may not be entitled to a discharge of a debt(s).
Dischargeable debt - a debt subject to a debtor's discharge in the bankruptcy process. The discharge relieves a debtor from legal liability for the debt.
Dismissal - the act of terminating a bankruptcy proceeding prior to discharge, the general effect of which is to restore the parties (the creditors and the debtor) to their rights and liabilities as they existed prior to the bankruptcy filing. A dismissal is different from a discharge because the debtor is not relieved from legal liability for the debt.
Disposable income - all income not necessary for the maintenance or support of the debtor or a dependent(s) of the debtor. To determine the debtor's disposable income, subtract the monthly expenses from the monthly income of the debtor. Go Back To Top
Executory contract - contracts for which performance remains due to some extent on both sides. Franchise or license agreements are common executory contracts. Executory contracts are the subject of Bankruptcy Code Section 365. An executory contract may be assumed or rejected by the debtor in the bankruptcy proceedings. If the executor contract is assumed, then the debtor remains liable for the payments toward the contract. If the debtor rejects the executor contract, then he or she is no longer liable for the payments toward to the contract and loses any benefits from the contract. Common examples are residential leases and cell phone contracts.
Exemptions - property that an individual debtor may protect from becoming part of the bankruptcy estate. Such property is defined by law. Exempt property is not available to be used to pay a dividend to creditors; a debtor may keep exempt property. Exemptions are a primary element of debtor relief in a bankruptcy proceeding. Each state has different exemptions to protect the debtor's property from creditors. Most people who file bankruptcy protect all or most of their property through exemptions. The debtor must usually use the exemptions of the state in which (s)he was residing 2 years before (s)he files the bankruptcy. Go Back To Top
Federal exemptions - exemptions permitted under federal law, specifically, Section 522 of the Bankruptcy Code. Generally, these will differ from the state exemptions in the amount of value or equity that the debtor is allowed to exempt. Many times the debtor may not be able to use the state exemptions and instead must use the federal exemptions. Your attorney will use the appropriate exemptions in your bankruptcy petition.
Filing fee - the amount that the federal courts require you to pay to the court to file the bankruptcy. The filing fee is not part of the attorney's fees.
Financial management course - this course is required under the Federal Bankruptcy Code to be taken after the debtor files the bankruptcy petition. It must be provided by a court approved agency. Usually, the debtor takes the financial management course through the same agency that (s)he used for the credit counseling course. There is usually a time limit in which you must take this course, and the debtor is not eligible for a discharge unless certification of the financial management course has been filed with the court.
Fraudulent transfer - a transfer made by a debtor with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud creditors. A transfer made without reasonable or fair payment to the debtor while the debtor is insolvent or a transfer that causes the debtor to become insolvent will also be fraudulent. Fraudulent transfers are the subject of Bankruptcy Code Section 548. Fraudulent transfers are one of the trustee's avoiding powers. Go Back To Top
Homestead - an exemption permitted for an individual debtor's place of residence. Section 522(d) (1) of the Bankruptcy Code provides homestead exemptions. Most states have a separate homestead exemption that may protect the debtor's primary residence from creditors in the bankruptcy proceedings. For example in North Carolina, the homestead exemption is $18,500 per person for the debtor's residence. Go Back To Top
Insider - generally, an entity in control of a debtor or a debtor's relatives. The definition of an insider will vary depending upon the debtor's identity –whether the debtor is an individual, partnership, or corporation. Section 101 (30) of the Bankruptcy Code defines insider. Any time an insider is involved, the trustee will pay special attention to the transfer. Most insiders are relatives of the debtor. Go Back To Top
Joint Petition - a bankruptcy petition filed by a husband and wife together.
Judge- usually a federal bankruptcy judge who has nationwide power to enforce the Bankruptcy Code. All bankruptcy cases are assigned a Judge. In many bankruptcy cases you may never actually appear before the judge.
Judicial lien - a lien that arises from a court order of judgment. For example, if a person sues you and wins the lawsuit, a lien may be established. A judicial lien may be a prejudgment writ of attachment or a post judgment writ of execution. Section 101 (32) of the Bankruptcy Code defines judicial lien. A judicial lien may be placed on a residence if the creditor has a judgment against the debtor. A bankruptcy attorney may be able to eliminate the judicial lien in the bankruptcy proceedings. Go Back To Top
Lien - a right to property to secure repayment of a debt or the performance of an obligation. A lien may be a judicial, consensual, or statutory lien. Section 101 (33) of the Bankruptcy Code defines lien.
Liquidation - when the debtor's property is sold and the proceeds are given to the creditors. Go Back To Top
Market value - the value of an asset such as a house or a car. The market value for real or
personal property is determined by the value assigned if sold in the ordinary course of business according to commercially reasonably terms.
Means test - a formula used in the bankruptcy process to determine if a debtor qualifies for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or if the debtor's income is too high and the debtor must file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in which (s)he must pay all or a portion of his/her disposable income to his/her creditors. This formula is based upon whether the debtor's household income exceeds the average income in the debtor's home county. If the debtor's household income exceeds the median, then the debtor's disposable income is will be used to determine whether the debtor qualifies for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There are many variables to calculating this "means test." This is one of the most important changes of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005.
Motion for relief from the automatic stay - a motion made by a creditor, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 362(d), to be freed from the effect of the automatic stay enacted by the bankruptcy court. Many times a creditor's attorney may ask for relief from the automatic stay in an attempt to gain possession of the property. Go Back To Top
No-asset case - occurs when a debtor files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case and there are no assets available to pay any of the creditors' unsecured claims. Most Chapter 7 bankruptcies are no asset cases.
Non-dischargeable debt - a debt not subject to a debtor's discharge, the debtor is not relieved from legal liability for the affected debt. Common examples of non dischargeable debts are child support and alimony, most taxes, and student loans. Other debts incurred within 90 days of filing bankruptcy may also be deemed nondischargeable. The creditor may be required to file a Complaint to Determine Dischargeability of Debt with the Court. Nondischargeable debts are described in Bankruptcy Code Section 532 (a).
Non-exempt asset - property not protected by the exemptions provided by bankruptcy law.
Non-purchase money security interest - a security interest in collateral where the purpose of the loan is other than to purchase the collateral. Go Back To Top
Ordinary course of business - normal, everyday business transactions. Go Back To Top
Preference - a payment to a creditor, within 90 days prior to filing of the bankruptcy (or one year if the creditor is an insider), in full or partial satisfaction of debt to the exclusion of other creditors. In other words, preference is showing favoritism to one creditor. A preference that meets defined conditions will be avoidable by a bankruptcy trustee. For example, if the creditor receives more than he would have in the debtor's Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy.
Priority Claim - generally, priority is the order in which unsecured claims are to be paid. A priority claim is an unsecured claim that is to be paid ahead of the other unsecured claims because of priority status. Usually non dischargeable taxes are given a priority status.
Proof of claim - the filing of a formal written claim by a creditor in a bankruptcy proceeding. A proof of claim will usually be filed in a Chapter 7 proceeding to be entitled to receive a dividend from the bankruptcy liquidation. Most Chapter 13 creditors will file a proof of claim with the court in order to be paid by the Chapter 13 trustee in the debtor's plan. If no proof of claim is filed, the creditor will not be paid.
Property of the estate - property subject to administration by a bankruptcy trustee for the distribution of dividends to creditors.
Purchase money security interest - a security interest in collateral when the purpose of the loan is to purchase the collateral, such as obtaining a loan to purchase an automobile or furniture which will be used as collateral for the loan. Go Back To Top
Reaffirmation - a debtor's agreement to remain legally liable for repayment of a debt otherwise dischargeable in a bankruptcy proceeding. For a debt to be legally reaffirmed, strict compliance with the provisions of Bankruptcy Code Section 524 is required. If the debtor wants to keep an automobile after filing bankruptcy, he or she must sign a reaffirmation agreement with the creditor to retain the automobile.
Redemption - a right given to a Chapter 7 consumer debtor to pay a lump sum to a secured creditor in an amount equal to the value of the collateral. A valuation hearing may be necessary to determine the adequacy of the redemption amount. Section 722 of the Bankruptcy Code permits redemption.
Rule 2004 examination - an extended examination of any person pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 regarding one or more aspects of a debtor's financial affairs. A Rule 2004 examination is similar to a deposition in non-bankruptcy proceedings. Go Back To Top
Schedules - paperwork that includes detailed lists of the debtor's property and obligations. The schedules are part of the bankruptcy petition and are included in the filing of the case.
Secured creditor - a creditor with collateral that may satisfy all or part of the creditor's allowed claim. A mortgage company and finance company are secured creditors for a house and car, respectively.
Security - Commercial documents used to prove an ownership interest in an entity, among other things. Section 101(43) of the Bankruptcy Code defines security.
Security agreement - an agreement creating a security interest. A security interest is a consensual lien created by agreement such as from the purchase of an automobile. Section 101(44) of the Bankruptcy Code defines security.
Statement of intention - a notice to be given to the holders of collateral security as the repayment of consumer debt. The debtor must advise any affected creditor of the debtor's intention regarding the collateral. The debtor may reaffirm, redeem or return/surrender the collateral, or avoid the lien under specific defined circumstances. The statement of intention is filed with your bankruptcy petition and your attorney provides a copy to the secured creditors and the parties in executory contracts.
Statutory lien - a lien created by operation of law other than a court order. A state law mechanic's lien is a statutory lien. Section 101(47) of the Bankruptcy Code defines statutory lien. Go Back To Top
Transfer - any means that is used to dispose of property or an interest in property. Section 101(50) of the Bankruptcy Code defines transfer.
Trustee - A person appointed by the bankruptcy court to oversee your case. A Chapter 7 trustee, in theory, represents the interest of the creditors. A Chapter 13 trustee receives your monthly Chapter 13 plan payment and redistributes/pays the money to your creditors and reviews the viability of your bankruptcy plan. The trustee also conducts the meeting of creditors or 341 meeting. Go Back To Top
Undersecured creditor - a secured creditor whose collateral is worth less than the total amount owed on its allowed claim. Common examples are medical bills and credit card creditors.
Unsecured claim - a debt owed by the debtor for which the debtor has not made any assurance of payment and no collateral was offered. For example, a debt on a credit card or a medical bill would be an unsecured claim. Go Back To Top
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Spring Ahead- More than just time
I haven't been writing for a week or so because I am working on other projects I have neglected. It was partly because I had so many first of the year business projects I had to complete. I found I couldn't write because I felt I was avoiding the paperwork I really needed to get done. It is really meaningless paperwork that I never can get right the first time anyway, but I made the decision to dig in and quit avoiding and postponing the work. I always make the official deadlines, but I should have set my own deadlines, and would have gotten the yucky work, and it is yucky, and frankly stupid work out of the way. And no matter how hard I try, I always seem to give in the wrong report (I don't understand the lingo), so they send me a request, and voila I get it right the second time. Now that I am done, phew, my brain is free to write what I want.
So if you have a habit of postponing the inevitable, just do the best you can and get it done. I always include a note saying please let me know what I am missing, as this is unfamiliar to me.
I still have reports to send in, but at least I know what I am doing now and they have the bulk of the information!!
Living a lithe life doesn't mean you have to know how to do everything, its figuring out how to get things done with the least amount of annoyance, frustration, and time.
Pick the brains of the people asking for reports and paperwork, let them know you aren't that schooled in workers comp or flooring replacement, let them educate you, ask the questions, and sometimes spending a bit for a consultation will save much time and money later.
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At Modern Solutions we take pride in listening to your ideas for a fabulous new outdoor space or car port to cover your car
Our Modern Solutions owner, Darren Wallis, has been building Patios, Pergolas and Carports for over 10 years.
One common question we get asked by our customers is, "Do we need to get a building permit for our new Verandah or Car port"?.
"G'day." We're happy that you are here. Here's a bit about us that we thought you'd like to know.
Our company was founded by a father-son team with lots of experience in the design and construction of units that increase the usability and enjoyment of outdoor space. Pergolas, patios, carports and verandahs are our specialties. If you want to add something new, you will find that Modern Solutions gets the job done.
Everyone at Modern Solutions truly cares about what you have to say. This company is all about helping to make your dreams to transform your outdoor space become reality. Whether you are looking for a colorbond carport builder, colorbond pergola builders, colorbond Verandah specialist or roof design consultant, help is here.
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Here are just a few of our stats:
Number of days with the family- 5
Number of people- 31
Number of garbage bags filled- 25
Number of homemade pies- 18
Number of pounds of butter used in cooking- 8
Being together with family over the holidays- PRICELESS!!!!
Regan's family only see's each other once a year. There's alot of people and it's alot of work from everyone, but it is all worth it. I am so thankful for being part of this great family.


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OverHunting Of Whales
Paccalet, who worked with French marine explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, added: 'To reproduce, whales need a large number of individuals to ensure that they meet, frolic and excite each oThe steeply declining number of whales in the world's oceans is causing the remaining creatures to suffer loneliness and 'lose the will the live', a leading expert has claimed.
The psychological impact of over-hunting on the highly intelligent and sociable animals has been identified as the latest threat to the survival of the species.
The whale population has already fallen dramatically over the past few centuries because to culling by Japan, Norway and Iceland, and the poisoning of oceans which kills off their food.
Whales could be extinct within decades
But now a French scientist has said the majestic mammals - which can reach 80ft in length and weigh the same as a passenger jet - could also suffer from heartbreak.
Paris naturalist Yves Paccalet said: 'It may be that these intelligent animals are so exhausted from their combat with humankind that they have simply have given up the fight.
'And the psychological consequences of our aggression have compromised their will to live.'
'Otherwise, the species may give in to a kind of sexual melancholy and simply stop breeding.'
Despite an international moratorium on whale hunting in 1986, Japan, Norway and Iceland continue to cull more than 2,000 a year for their meat and oil.
Some species like the North Pacific and North Atlantic whales have been reduced to just a few hundred survivors, and could be extinct within decades.
Over hunting is causing social problems which mean whales could stop breeding
Even species counted in the thousands and expanding each year by up to ten per cent would need many years of uninterrupted breeding to regain their original numbers, scientists say.
Blue whales have recovered from a low of 400 in the 1970s to around 2,200 today, but that is believed to be only one per cent of their numbers 500 years ago.
A 2007 study by the Iceland Marine Research Institute revealed a 'significant decrease' in the population of minke whales since 2001. Japan and Norway killed more than 1,600 minke in 2007.
Regina Asmutis-Silvia, senior biologist at the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, said commercial hunting was not the only threat to their survival.
'It is a mistake to factor out the single issue of hunting. You need to look at the cumulative impact of vessel strikes, entanglements in fishing nets, pollution, destruction of habitat and acoustic disturbances.
'Climate change is also looming as a danger, and acidification of the oceans driven by global warming could also sharply reduce the number of krill, which are the mainstay of the whale diet.
'Their situation is very critical. It could go either way," she said.
Respresentatives from pro-whaling and pro-conservation groups will come face to face at the International Whaling Commission's annual meeting this week to discuss how to save the species from extinction.


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By Joanna Rohrback firstname.lastname@example.com
January 6, 2003
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) finally had their wishes come true to change the actual foundation of legislation for which this country rests upon. The Homeland Security Act, the culmination of a failed nationwide attempt to get the states of the union to pass their own legislation allowing greater authority to the CDC and state health departments, now hands the authority over to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Tommy Thompson. He will oversee all our states in establishing and directing a health emergency, which by the way can be merely the "potential "of a health emergency.
According to Barbara Loe Fisher of the National Vaccination Information Center, the CDC has been salivating to get this type of legislation through for years. 1 Although the initial seeds of these changes may be seen in the Federal Health Emergency Act (FEMA) of the 70's,the pinnacle of their efforts may now have been reached through their Model State Emergency Health Powers Act (MSEHPA, MEHPA, or EHPA) and the Homeland Security Act (HSA). The EHPA provides opportunity for forced vaccinations of the entire public as well as other forms of medical intervention deemed necessary in a health emergency as defined by a health official, who is appointed to office. This is a threat that could be equal to or greater than a terrorist attack.
The initial problem with the CDC aiding and prompting a change in legislation is that they have definite conflicts of interest. These can be seen through the findings of Congress's Committee for Government Reform in 1999.
The Committee noted several specific problems, including:
* The CDC routinely granted waivers from conflicts of interest rules to every member of its advisory committee.
* CDC advisory committee members who were not allowed to vote on certain recommendations due to financial conflicts of interest, were allowed to actively participate in committee deliberations and advocate specific positions.
* The Chairman of the CDC's advisory committee until recently owned 600 shares of stock in Merck, a pharmaceutical company with an active vaccine division.
* Members of the CDC's advisory committee often left key details out of their financial disclosure statements, and were not required to provide the missing information by CDC ethics officials. 2
On June 15,2000, further hearings by this committee again revealed a conflict of interest with the CDC Advisory committee and the Pharmaceutical companies. 3
These conflicts still exist today, as seen in the recent hearings of this committee on Dec. 10, 2002. At these hearings, Representative Dan Burton (R.-TX) ripped the CDC and National Institute for Health (NIH) for not recalling dangerous vaccines, and for their reluctance (resistance, if you will) to act in the public's best interest4,5
What has been evident in similar situations, as in the area of accounting, when a firm like Arthur Anderson acts as the consultant and the accountant for the same client, there is a real conflict of interest. Such was the case with Arthur Anderson and Enron, where the Enron shareholder was left destitute financially. With all the posturing, there has been little reform to actually protect investors. Similarly, with respect to medical protection, little more has been done: an even more chilling threat to the public.
The CDC, like the NIH and others, will be receiving extraordinary funding under Title III (Science and Technology in support of Homeland Security) Sections.305, 306, and 307 of the HSA.6
Dr Marcia Angell, former editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, was interviewed on ABC T.V. on Lateline about the control that the drug industry has taken on medical research. Most noteworthy was the following:
"It used to be that drug companies simply gave grants to academic medical centres for the use of their clinical researchers to do a study and that was it. It was at arm's length. The researcher did a study and he or she published the results, whatever those results would be. Now, it's very, very different. The drug companies increasingly design the studies. They keep the data. They don't even let the researchers see the data. They analyse the data. They decide whether they're going to even publish the data at the end of it. They sign contracts with researchers and with academic medical centres saying that they don't get to publish their work unless they get permission from the drug company. So, you can see that the distortion starts even before publication. It starts in determining what's going to be published and what isn't going to be published. This is no longer arm's length. It's treating the researchers and the academic medical centres as though they were hired guns or technicians or something. They just do the work. And the drug company will decide what the data show, what the conclusions are and whether it will even be published." 7
Certainly, if the manufacturers of the smallpox vaccines wished to determine their true safety, research would be handled much differently.
You might ask yourself how did we get from a simple proposal provided to the governors of our states for individual action on their part to extend their already existing powers for handling a state emergency, to this broadest range of power inherent in the Homeland Security Act?
Possibly the same brand of complicity that acts to corrupt the CDC may hold true of our elected officials whose jobs rest on the funding of companies like Enron and Merck. Well, I wish I could say it wasn't this simple to pass this legislation. However, it's most apparent that it was.
On October 23, 2001, the Center for Law and the Public's Health at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities completed a draft of the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act. This model act was requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was intended to give public health authorities expanded powers to respond to emergency health threats. Following November 7, the Health Privacy Project sent a letter to Professor Lawrence Gostin, Director of the Center, requesting he review the model law and its approach to protecting the privacy of the public's health information. Other civil liberties groups were simultaneously pressuring for revision on various other concerns. Then once more on December 21, the Center released a second draft of the Act. This one incorporated some of the suggestions and comments that the Center had from members of the public and private sectors. The limited changes attributed to the second draft were more superficial than substantial, however.8.
I find it striking that most states were appalled at even the second less obtrusive draft, with the exception of Florida, which lost no time signing into law SB1262 on May 23, 02, with a vote of 118/0 in the house and 34/0 in the senate. 9
In a Times-Union article that appeared only 5 days after Governor Bush Signed SB1262 into law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida said they did not attend the hearings on the bill. ACLU Legislative Director Larry Spalding said he had spoken with the governor's office about the matter and said the bill appeared to have too much support. There were too many other battles he continued, including ones against public records exemptions, to put up a fight, he concluded. 10
The 16 states that had passed legislation up through the passage of HSA were Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Vermont. But of these states only Florida passed the original draft of the MSEHPA. This includes a very broad definition of a public health emergency and unlimited access to a person' s protected health information; this original bill makes vaccinations forcible if found necessary. 11 Florida seemed anxious to be first in line for all kinds of additional state funds available for being the most obedient and "preparedness"-ready state. It is up front to receive FEMA and other aid that most other states aren't in a similar position for.12
Idaho, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have either defeated or inactivated both drafts of model legislation. The state of Wyoming defeated its version of this anti-terrorism bill in an 8-1 vote. Wyoming Legislators stated that a most objectionable aspect of the bill was a provision that gave an "incident commander" authority over everyone, including personnel and resources made available to him/her from any source. Wyoming legislators were outraged that anyone would attempt to pass a bill that would put American citizens under the authority of anyone with such dictatorial powers. 13.
"This legislation should be a concern to every American and all defenders of liberty. Elements of this legislation arguably violate the first, fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth amendments to the Constitution. Furthermore, it treats American citizens as if they are the enemy." 14.
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) (http://www.aapsonline.org) urges that states emphasize abilities to mitigate the situation, not powers to seize, commandeer, coerce, punish, and disrupt.15.
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) (http://www.alec.org) recommends that all legislators seriously consider the impact of this legislation before taking immediate action. "We must take a much more deliberative approach in crafting effective policy without sacrificing the rights and liberties of individuals and families." 16.
"Doesn't common sense tell us that if vaccines really do work, those who choose to receive vaccines will not be at any risk from those who choose not to be vaccinated?" asks Dr. Wil Trebing, author of "Good-Bye Germ Theory." Trebing contends that a state of heightened fear has been used to facilitate a very questionable agenda. In a piece by him, he mentions the headline out of USA Today of 9/21/01, which stated: "Smallpox Fear Grips Nation CDC Orders 100 Million-Dose Vaccine Stockpile Untested Vaccine Will Be Mandatory During Public Health Emergencies State Militia May be Mobilized to Enforce Vaccination Policies" 17
Obviously a reason to raise many eyebrows!
As time passed and the legislation didn't pass, in most states, the CDC and our current administration found other avenues to accomplish their goals, as what was achieved in the Homeland Security Bill. Sandy Mintz outlines in her Scandals Newsletter some points of interest concerning the MSEPA. She says:
The following outlines the powers inherent in the CDC's original proposal for MSEHPA (as adopted by Florida), only superficial changes exist in the subsequent draft presented to the states.
1. Grant the governor of each state power to declare a "public health emergency" as defined in the act, with or without consulting anyone. (Article IV, Section 401)
2. Require medical examination and/or testing and force isolation or quarantine if it is deemed that refusal "poses a danger to public health". (Article VI, Section 602(c))
3. Require treatment and/or vaccination and "isolate or quarantine" those "unwilling or unable" to do so. (Article VI, (Article VI, Sections 603(a)(3) and 603(b)(3))
4. Constitute as a misdemeanor, "failure to obey these provisions" (for examination, testing, isolation or quarantine). (Article VI, Sections 604(a) and 604(c))
5. Provide that there be no liability for any "State or local official" causing harm to individuals in their efforts to comply with the provisions of the act, unless there is "gross negligence or willful misconduct". (Article VIII, Section 804(a))
6. Provide for similar absence of liability for "any private person, firm or corporation" and their "employees" or "agents". (Article VIII, Section 804(b)(2) and 804(b)(3))
7. Allow for the destruction of property without compensation if "there is reasonable cause to believe that they may endanger the public health pursuant to Section 501". (Article V, Sections 506 and 507) - (Note: "they" refers to the properties described in the act.)
8. Limit legal recourse. (Article VI, Section 605)
9. Allow for "the public safety authority (to) request assistance from the organized militia in enforcing the orders of the public health authority." (Article IV, Section 404) 18.
Now it seems however that Secretary of HHS Tommy Thompson who wouldn't take the small pox vaccine, by the way, when President Bush supposedly took his, now holds these powers regardless of individual state legislation.
Now with the easy passage of the Homeland Security Bill 11/13/02 in the House (299-121-11) and 11/19/02 in the senate 90/9, it leaves quite a few of us downright angry and many scratching our heads, still not sure what happened. 19.
Senator Robert Byrd (Dem. W.V.) stated in the Senate discussion prior to vote on the Homeland Security Bill:
And this is one of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation I have seen in my 50 years. I will have been in Congress 50 years come January 3... Never have I seen such a monstrous piece of legislation sent to this body. And we are being asked to vote on that 484 pages tomorrow. Our poor staffs were up most of the night studying it. They know some of the things that are in there, but they don't know all of them. It is a sham and it is a shame. 20 But the way this bill was brought in here, less than 48 hours ago, a brand-new bill. It had not been before any committee. It had undergone no hearings, not this bill. It is a bill on our desks that has 484 pages. There are 484 pages in this bill. 21
As Ron Paul and Robert Byrd explain, and Sandy Mintz outlines, we've federalized the Emergency Health Powers, overstepping individual and state's rights in one clean sweep!
Ron Paul agrees with some of the most renowned experts in the world on smallpox in opposing mass vaccinations. Dr. Thomas Mack, whose opinions are published in New England Journal of Medicine states: "Vaccinating large numbers of staff identified by the hospitals as well as the general public is a mistake, because the deaths from vaccine complications will outweigh any limited increase in protection. Mass vaccination will guarantee a few deaths." 22
Ron Paul States: "When we give government the power to make medical decisions for us, we in essence accept that the state owns our bodies."
"The possibility that the federal government could order vaccines is real. Provisions buried in the 500-page homeland security bill give federal health bureaucrats virtually unchecked power to declare health emergencies. Specifically, it gives the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in my view one of the worst of all federal agencies- power to declare actual or potential bioterrorist emergencies; to administer forced "countermeasures," including vaccines, to individuals or whole groups; and to extend the emergency declaration indefinitely. These provisions mirror those found in the Model Emergency Health Powers Act, a troubling proposal that was rejected by most state legislatures last year. That Act would have given state governors broard powers to suspend civil liberties and declare health emergencies. Yet now we're giving virtually the same power to the Secretary of HHS. Equally troubling is the immunity from civil suit granted to vaccine manufacturers in the homeland security bill, which could leave individuals who get sick from a bad batch of vaccines without legal recourse." 23
This view, held by Representative Ron Paul, is also held by Barbara Loe Fisher of the National Vaccination Information Center (NVIC) who professes: "NVIC maintains that Section 304 of the bill is fulfillment of a federal plan in development for several years to allow public health officials to force vaccination and medical treatment on Americans without their informed consent while removing all accountability from drug companies and those who participate in enforcement of the policy when harm is done." 24
She further notes that "a voluntary decision about whether to take the risk, has been the centerpiece of bioethics ever since the Nuremberg Code was adopted after World War II and the doctrine of informed consent was introduced into U.S. case law in 1957."
As the saying goes: he who does not learn from history is doomed to repeat it. People tend to want to believe the best of things, human nature works that way, but blind faith is a very sharp instrument indeed!
The Patriot Act was swept into law in a similar context and fashion as the Homeland Security Act was with the inherent EHPA blended into it. The Patriot Act was also a monstrosity of paperwork passed with no public hearing or debate and no conference or committee report on Oct.26, 2001. That piece of legislation passed easily by our elected officials in the heated aftermath of 9/11, it acted as the initial blow to our civil liberties, usurping our due process rights, expanding executive powers considerably, while enhancing surveillance powers and again overriding due process rights in detention and search and seizures. Finally, to add insult to injury, it suppresses political dissent such as our right to protest this very act! Now over a year later the Homeland Security Act further invades our privacy rights to the point of even overriding our medical rights, including informed consent and our ability for recourse in damages stemming from medical intervention leading to personal injury. It continues to enhance the government's authority to seize and have surveillance of our property and detain or quarantine (detain or arrest if in violation of a quarantine or such). Well, if we've relinquished all this, what actually is there left to protect? Perhaps our minds, because they still might decide we're too powerful yet and try to microchip us for purposes of mind control! 25.
1. http://www.909shot.com/PressReleases/prhomelandsecurityhtm.htm
2. http://www.healing-arts.org/children/vaccines/vaccines-conflict.htm#conflict
3. http://autism.about.com/library/weekly/aa061900a.htm (October 3, 2001, Chairman Burton Requests Recall Of Childhood Vaccines with Thimerosal)
4. http://autismawakeninginia.bizland.com/autismthevaccineconnectionandrelatedstories/id10.html
5. http://video.c-span.org:8080/ramgen/kdrive/e121002_vaccine.rm
6. http://www.cdi.org/terrorism/homeland.cfm
7. http://www.vaccinationnews.com/DailyNews/August2001/ConflictInt&Vax.htm
8. http://www.healthprivacy.org/info-url_nocat2303/info-url_nocat_show.htm?doc_id=98595;
10. http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/052802/met_9516399.html
11. http://www.healthprivacy.org/info-url_nocat2303/info-url_nocat_show.htm?doc_id=98595
12. http://www.fema.gov/regions/iv/2002/r4_154.shtm;
13. http://www.vaclib.org/indexdoc.htm;
14. Id. (George Annas, Chairman, Health Law Department, Boston University School of Public Health)
15. Id.
16. Id. (Director, Health and Services, ALEC)
17. http://www.vaccinealert.com/pages/whatsnew.html
18. http://www.vaccinationnews.com/Scandals/past_scandals.htm
19. http://www.aamc.org/advocacy/library/washhigh/2002/111502/_4.htm;
20. http://truthout.com/docs_02/11.20A.byrd.home.htm
21. Id.
22. http://www.vaclib.org/news/drmack.htm (N Engl J Med. 2002;348(5):000-000 (Reviewed by Gary D. Vogin, MD))
23. http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul66.html
24. http://www.909shot.com/PressReleases/prhomelandsecurityhtm.htm
25. http://www.ccr-ny.org/whatsnew


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