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The "Complete" Atheist
The "Complete" Atheist
First, I would like to establish that the wording of the title of this thread may be misleading, and that this stems from my inability to accurately grasp the word that would fulfill the role of the concept I am thinking of. Instead of "complete", I thought about possibly inserting "satisfied," "intellectually satisfied," "fundamentally sound," etc. but nothing that I could come up with represented the concept I am thinking of accurately enough. Maybe you can help me in choosing a more proper word.
Anyways, this begins with me, I believe yesterday, reading an article online describing four kinds of atheists (I do not know where the article is, where I got it from, or how I found it. It might have been on the forum, and if so, maybe you will recognize it.) These four were:
1. Scientific atheists - "The universe obeys a particular set of laws, and science is capable of understanding these laws, without religion, as religion has no evidence for any of its supernatural claims."
2. Philosophical atheists - "The assertion that God(s) (in general) or a specific God(s) that pertain to a certain religion is unreasonable due to Argument X, Problem Y, and Contradiction Z."
3. Political atheists (sorry, I only vaguely remember this category, and thus the term and definition I use are a bit on the fuzzy side) - "We must support the spread of secular values within human society, while releasing the grip that religion has on the modern world. Take action!"
4. Secular Humanists - "Human society is better off without religion being its foundation on the view of life. Morality does not come from religion, and secular values must be embraced."
Of course, there could be other kinds of atheists, founded on none of the above (e.g. the rebellious atheist hoping to conflict with people around him) but they are not relevant. Also note that these categories are not mutually exclusive.
Forgive me if some of the above definitions are inaccurate or vague, but that is how I interpreted them.
Again, I found the article yesterday. This morning, I reflected on this categorization and thought about the implications of this. What does it take to be an atheist, and more specifically, a "complete" atheist (Hopefully you will figure out exactly what I mean as we go along)? In other words, can you be "complete" without being all four of the above? If you are only a philosophical atheist, aren't you rather "incomplete"? You might as well be a nihilist. Are you a purely scientific atheist? On what grounds do you say there cannot be a God out there? Are you simply a secular humanist? What explanations do you have for the universe and its workings, and what about these arguments for (and against) the existence of a supernatural presence?
Basically, the state of completeness is being fulfilled on all fronts. If you are only one of the kinds, you are surely lacking in some aspect, correct?
And so, my question is on what criteria can you be "complete?" It struck me (while I was reading a book by either Dawkins or Hawking, I believe, something of this order was mentioned) that being an atheist in pre-Darwinian times must've been quite unfulfilling. Yes, the argument for God is unconvincing, even unreasonable. Yes, morality from religion obviously is not working quite as well as we would expect. But what's your argument for the creation of Man, Earth, and the Heavens? Obviously, now, we have evolution explain our humble origins to us. We now have cosmology (although far from being complete) helping us understand our origins, physically. It seems reasonable to believe that the assertion of a God could be unnecessary in order to explain our origins, and with improved capabilities of neuroscience and psychology in the future, a mental basis for all of these emotions and desires we feel (thus giving us a reason for the concept of good/evil.) The 21st century atheist can be fulfilled, scientifically, instead of religiously, to explain the physical universe.
Philosophically, it helps to know your way around arguments and such, for there are many logical fallacies and traps that are ready to devour the unprepared. Although science has diminished the relevance of philosophy in some areas, by touching upon the previously intangible, philosophical arguments are still common for arguing for the existence of a supernatural presence. Can a "complete" atheist be without delving into philosophy, at least some? I would argue not.
Political atheists and secular humanists (although secular humanist does not mean atheist) seem to occupy similar territory to me. Both want to take action for the cause of secularism. Of course, being a political atheist is dangerous business (and this in the modern world. Not long ago, it was suicide.) But it is necessary to advocate the cause of secularism and secular humanism in order to spread the idea that the world can be good -- in fact, better, much better -- without religion. Can you be complete without being these (well, without secular humanism, at least, being political may be the one category you can be excluded from) kinds of atheists as well? It would be awfully empty without considering the implications of atheism and secularism to humanity, in my opinion.
And so, for those of you who stuck long enough to read this post, what do you think? What is necessary in order to find this "completeness" notion that I am getting at? It is a reasonable stance, of "completeness", or is it ridiculous? Thoughts?
"Philosophy is questions that may never be answered. Religion is answers that may never be questioned" - Anonymous
I am glad to live where there is no God, for I am moral, and mortal; I do not wish to worship He who crafts an immoral immortality.
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RE: The "Complete" Atheist
I think your question is, "How radical of an atheist are you".
- You can be passive and not believe any theist positions.
- You can be in-your-face and anti-theists.
In the end, if you're an atheist, you just simply believe ALL religions are man-made delusions of reality.
How much you dislike believers is the wild card it seems. Sort of depends on the personality of the person and their experiences with religious dogma.
The old gods are dead, let's invent some new ones before something really bad happens.
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morondog (23-07-2012)
RE: The "Complete" Atheist
It's from PZ Myers's blog and there's another thread about here somewhere.
RE: The "Complete" Atheist
(23-07-2012 01:27 PM)Thomas Wrote: I think your question is, "How radical of an atheist are you".I beg to differ. I don't think that I'm asking how anti-theistic you are, from zero to extremely antitheistic. I'm thinking more along the lines of at what point can an atheist be "satisfied" with his position, mentally. Without the theory of evolution and cosmology, you'd be hard-pressed to be satisfied. I see it as:
Philosophy gives you a reason as to why religion is an unreasonable position;
Science gives you an alternative view of the universe;
Secular humanism gives you a reason why it all matters;
And Political activism gives you an outlet to improve society through secular humanism.
Could you be sound as an atheist without one or more of the following?
"Philosophy is questions that may never be answered. Religion is answers that may never be questioned" - Anonymous
I am glad to live where there is no God, for I am moral, and mortal; I do not wish to worship He who crafts an immoral immortality.
RE: The "Complete" Atheist
(23-07-2012 03:12 PM)nsguy1350 Wrote:I a thread about this called "Which one are you" I gave which one I am in there.(23-07-2012 01:27 PM)Thomas Wrote: I think your question is, "How radical of an atheist are you".I beg to differ. I don't think that I'm asking how anti-theistic you are, from zero to extremely antitheistic. I'm thinking more along the lines of at what point can an atheist be "satisfied" with his position, mentally. Without the theory of evolution and cosmology, you'd be hard-pressed to be satisfied. I see it as:
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They're ba-a-a-ck! Priscilla and her family and friends continue their mysterious, super power ways.
When the president's daughter is kidnapped, Priscilla and the crew hop on board to rescue her, as well as protect the secrets they've kept hidden about their abilities. New problems, new (fabulous) characters, and new feelings arise in this sequel.
I feel sequels are usually a slight let down, but The Kiss of Life is as strong (if not stronger) than the first installment. The characters come to life, and the adventures keep you turning the page. A quick and fun read that will stay with you after you finish the last page…which, by the way, is another cliff hanger!
I LOVE Priscilla and her fabulous adventures. The ONLY reason I rated this four out of five stars is because it ends in a cliff hanger. I do look forward to reading the next installment though.
(reviewed 29 days after purchase)
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on June 01, 2011 :
Here we welcome Miss Priss back. At the end of our first story our lovely heroine required a family change of scenery to a more remote location due to the whole government/super duper mutant assassins trying to kill them all. Their drastic change has torn Priss from her BFF (that knows all the secrets) and her new boyfriend (that keeps getting his memory erased to protect him). Yet she is still in contact with both, and has her new budding friendships with the other mutant children to keep her quasi occupied. Her older brother being psychic and two younger brothers (the twins of terror) keep her on her toes.
From the end battle at the conclusion of the first story we find Priss' mom, the first successful mutant test tube baby assassin has been stripped of her powers and ill, making Priss the lead mutant world savior. When we re-join Priss' story she has gone on a few life saving missions and is currently prepping for her first real date with her new boyfriend.
The all hell breaks loose and she's suddenly thrust into action as the new First Daughter has been kidnapped, by Priss!! Or at least her look-a-like. The roller coaster ride, with some lovely teen twists, commences and once again Miss Priss is having to save the world from the uber crazy assassins. All while dealing with a new boyfriend, a super mutant crush and her mom being sick all the time. Ah but with her new powers comes a new calm and ability to problem solve!
the story was just as good as the first and I look forward to more of Priss' antics/adventures. Sybil does an excellent job drawing the reader in and making them think like a 13 year old girl! Most definitely recommend this to any new teen or pre teen!
(reviewed 19 days after purchase)
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Amber Carroll
on May 28, 2011 :
More adventures await Priscilla, her family and friends in their effort to stop Colonel Selliwood Dr. Witherall. After moving from their home in Pennsylvania Priscilla and her family try to keep a low profile, but somehow trouble continues to find them. A great sequal to Priscilla the Great, I enjoyed this one as much as the previous and I am excited to see what adventures come next for Priscilla!
(reviewed 2 days after purchase)
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on May 13, 2011 :
priscilla and family are back for more adventures. The President of the United States teen daughter gets kidnapped by priscilla or so it looks like. Priscilla was on a date at the time with kyle at a movie theater so thier date got cancelled. Priscilla does more missions with Marco. Her plain gets almost shot down. She gets even with the 8th grade class at her old school because they have been given tia a hard time this year. Priscilla gets in fights with other mutants trying to kill her. Fun action makes it seem real like. I am not a fan of cliffenders so I hope the next book comes out right away. I enjoyed the book think kids and adults can enjoy Priscill the Great books.
(reviewed the day of purchase)


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Tax Deduction for Contributing to Grandchildren's College Education Fundby Dennis Hartman ; Updated December 09, 2017
Grandparents can be valuable financial resources for students who encounter difficulty coming up with the money to pay for higher education. While most college savings plans are geared toward contributions from parents, grandparents can also play a major role, and even enjoy tax deductions, for contributing money to their grandchildren's college education funds.
529 Plan Deductions
529 college savings plans are intended to set aside and grow money for a beneficiary's college education. Grandparents can contribute to 529 plans if the plans include provisions for accepting contributions from third parties. All plans allow parents and the student beneficiaries themselves to contribute. When grandparents can contribute as third parties, they may claim their contributions as state income tax deductions only when they live in states that allow 529 contribution deductions. Contribution and deduction limits are on a state-by-state basis.
Education Expense Deductions
Grandparents who are legal guardians of their grandchildren, and claim them as dependents on their federal income taxes, can deduct the cost of education expenses. This includes money paid for a student's tuition and fees, room and board, books, and travel to and from school. Grandparents can only claim these expenses as federal and state income tax deductions when they actually pay them, not when they give money to a student for future spending on education expenses.
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There are no federal tax deductions for grandparents who contribute to 529 college savings plans or related products, such as Coverdell accounts, for their grandchildren. These deductions are exclusive to state income tax codes, which limits how much they can save on taxes. Grandparents can choose to give money that they save from other eligible tax deductions to help pay for college, but this has additional tax consequences.
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One way for grandparents to contribute to college savings for their grandchildren is through gifts that parents invest in 529 plans, or that students hold in savings accounts and later spend on college expenses. The annual exclusion for 2017 is $14,000, while for 2018, the annual exclusion is $15,000. This means that while grandparents who contribute up to this amount to a student's education fund don't receive tax deduction eligibility, they do prevent their grandchildren from being liable for tax on the money.
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Merriam-Webster has announced its most looked-up words for 2012, reporting that "capitalism" and "socialism" tied for the top query.
We can likely thank Barack Obama for this pairing of most looked-up words as people flocked to the Merriam-Webster site to try and figure out exactly what the heck everyone was talking about when the two words came up in the national debate.
"They're words that sort of encapsulate the zeitgeist. They're words that are in the national conversation," said Merriam-Webster's editor at large, Peter Sokolowski.
One has to wonder how bad our education system has gotten when so many millions of people have to turn to an online dictionary to learn what capitalism and socialism mean.
Democracy, globalization, marriage and bigot also made the dictionary giant's top ten.
Joe Biden also gave the website a spike of queries on October 11. You'll recall during the debate with GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan when Biden said that something Ryan said was "malarkey." That caused low information searchers to look the word up.
Look-ups of malarkey represented the largest spike of a single word on the website by percentage, at 3,000 percent, in a single 24-hour period this year. The company won't release the number of page views per word but said the site gets about 1.2 billion overall each year.
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PR 01 - Croatia and Greece win tight games in round 3
Lausanne (SUI), January 12, 2012 – Croatia and Greece got precious victories in the third round of the European groups of the 2012 FINA Men's Water Polo World League, beating respectively FYR Macedonia and Spain. The matches of this round took place on January 5, 2012 in Skopje (MKD) and Istanbul (TUR), on January 7 in Patras (GRE) and on January 11 in Kirishi (RUS).
Precisely in Group A, Russia didn't find special difficulties to overcome Great Britain by 12-8, and is now second to Italy. The Italians did not play this round and accumulate two wins from their previous matches.
In Group B, favourite Croatia found a fierce opposition from FYR Macedonia, playing in front of its fans. Despite the pressure, the Croatians managed to control the game and triumphed by a tiny difference of one goal: 9-8. This result consolidates the lead of the Croatians in the group, but the decisive encounter will be played on round 4 against Germany.
In Group C, with four teams, two matches were played: on January 5, in Istanbul, Turkey could not do much against Romania, losing by an expressive 3-16. The Romanians have now nine points and the lead of the group, with their three victories. In Patras, Greece played a thrilling game with Spain, beating the Iberians by 9-7. Spain looks now in a fragile position to get the Super Final qualification, while Greece remains in the fight for the first place of the group with Romania.


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The Underground Series are a number of monthly events held at the Pro Wrestling Malta Academy featuring all the local PWM wrestlers as well as the up and coming trainees. These events are usually held at the end of the month and are all recorded to be featured on our youtube channel. These events are the first step for our up and coming trainees to continue learning their craft and have their first exposure/expience of wrestling in front of a crowd. Do not expect these guys will take their match lightly. These guys are the future of maltese wrestling.
These house shows are the home and the only place for the Underground Series Cup. This is a yearly tournament which is open to all gendres and has an open weight category as well, meaning all PWM wrestlers have the chance to compete for this cup. The Champion will hold the cup for a whole year until a new tournament will commence.
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More than 200 foreign climbers are headed towards the Everest base camp, authorities say, after the mountain was closed in 2014 and 2015 following fatal avalanches.
"Altogether 236 foreigners in 22 teams have already left for the Everest region, to acclimatise themselves ahead of the climb," tourism ministry official Gyanendra Shrestha said on Monday.
A further 23 Nepalese climbers had applied for their own permits, he said, in addition to an unknown number of locals employed to accompany the foreign climbers.
The government extended the permits granted for 2014 by five years after all expeditions were cancelled that year following the death of 16 Nepali climbers hit by an avalanche while preparing the route.
In 2015, all the expeditions were cancelled again when an avalanche trigged by the April 25 earthquake killed 20 people on the mountain.
Those permits were extended for two years.
In addition to the 22 teams heading for the base camp, another six teams had applied for permits this year, he said. It was not clear how many of those were climbers who saw their trip cancelled in the past two years.
Each foreigner pays US$11,000 (NZ$16,150) to climb Everest. The ascents take place in May, but the climbers spend time on the mountain ahead of the expedition acclimatising.
The Nepali assistants, known as icefall doctors, set the ropes and ladders for the climbers ahead of the season.
They have already laid out the infrastructure this year, and reported that the slopes looked safe enough for the visits to make the summit.


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King Pharma resubmits abuse-resistant oxycodone to FDA
Two years after receiving a Complete Response letter from FDA about Remoxy, King Pharmaceuticals and Pain Therapeutics announced that they had resubmitted the drug for approval yesterday. A thumbs up or thumbs down from FDA is expected in June.
If approved, Remoxy would go head-to-head against Purdue's blockbuster pain drug OxyContin, both of which contain the active ingredient oxycodone, a schedule 2 narcotic. Remoxy, however, would be able to tout its tamper-resistant capabilities, if approved. Asked whether Remoxy's safety profile would help the drug skirt patent concerns, Jack Howarth, VP investor relations at King Pharmaceuticals – a Tennessee-based pharma that picked up commercialization rights to Remoxy in 2005 – said "FDA wants companies to develop safer products all around," not just safer pain drugs.
Howarth declined to discuss Remoxy's specific delivery mechanism, saying that King Pharma and Pain Therapeutics are keeping details under wraps, since "the more we say, the more Purdue knows." To address safety concerns, Purdue reformulated OxyContin earlier this year, and FDA approved the new version in April. Postmarket studies were required to determine the extent to which the new formulation of OxyContin reduces abuse and misuse, according to an FDA statement.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
On the Subject of: The Backpack.
top to bottom:
Kelty heritage day pack
Altadena teardrop day pack
First Wilderness Experience Catalog
Wilderness Experience packs
Albam Summit rucksack
Woolrich Woolen Mills dat tripper
Jansport Westridge pack
Siel Marschall
Seil Marschall canoe pack
Jansport Right Pack Classic
Jansport Heritage
Jack Spade bookbag
Duluth+Urban Outfitters Hiking pack
Duluth+Inventory Utility pack
Beams+Kelty heritage "mocking bird" rucksack
Archival Clothing rucksack(who also have a fairly keen interest in the perfect rucksack themselves)
Fjallraven vintage 20L rucksack
11 comments:
- Pete said...
Dang. Was that Kelty pack that was included in the J. Crew shoot you posted awhile back the Beams version? Was really hoping J. Crew would be carrying that.
- June 17, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- Myles Henry Blog said...
so many good backpacks. great post
- June 17, 2010 at 11:43 AM
- nakedundermyclothes said...
awesome list you got there, james. rivendell mountain works rereleased some of their vintage designs from the '70's for 2010. worth a lookie. http://rivendellmountainworks.com/mariposa.html
- June 17, 2010 at 12:04 PM
i remember my dad gave me one of his old boyscout backpacks but i ditched it because i thought it was ugly. but this article really makes me regret that.
- June 17, 2010 at 6:58 PM
- WE SPY WITH MY LITTLE i said...
A Manly tote - Is there such a thing! I have a grave distain for those so called "Man Bags" and their false advertising!
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- June 18, 2010 at 3:12 PM
- thwany said...
i purchased a backpack a few months ago after not having worn one since jhs and i absolutely love it! plus my back feels so much better.
- June 19, 2010 at 5:59 AM
Just bought that Fjallraven 20L.
Stoked! Wetsuit and booties? Done.
- June 21, 2010 at 1:19 PM
- james said...
no need for the gloves+booties now. Been out all weekend in the 2:1 spring suit. Perf.
- June 21, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Soaking wet. Soon.
Thursday is suppose to fire.
Alas, work. (sigh.)
- June 22, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- james said...
I'm out all week + weekend.
- June 22, 2010 at 10:26 AM
This link is not my blog, but this is my backpack from Willis and Geiger.
This is definitely bag love. To quote Ferris Bueller "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.". Although in this case, it's less about means and more about finding one. You will never be sorry. It even has a little detachable case on the strap to hold sunglasses, pens etc.
- July 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM


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Jane Lynch Launches the National College Finance Center Website and the "Don't Major in Debt" PSA Campaign
New Innovative Website Offers Free Advice to Help Educate Students and Parents
Jul 18, 2012, 10:34 ET
NEW YORK, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Glee actress Jane Lynch yesterday unveiled the National College Finance Center website (collegefinancecenter.org) at a news conference in New York City. The National College Finance Center is a free, first-stop, unbiased resource to help educate students, prospective students and families all across the country on how to evaluate their options for financing a college education.
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At the press conference, Ms. Lynch explained: "I really jumped at the opportunity to support this initiative because it is something that has affected my family. I have a ten-year-old daughter who will be going to college in eight years as well as nieces and nephews who are dealing with student loans right now."
Julio Basabe, a student at the College of Staten Island also provided some personal insight to those at the conference: "This is a resource designed for people like me who need help with the increasingly stressful task of financing a college degree. I came to college in the hopes of majoring and studying neurobiology. I refuse to 'Major in Debt'."
The main principles of the National College Finance Center website are:
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- To minimize debt accrued in acquiring a college education
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The interactive, not-for-profit website provides comprehensive, state-specific information about obtaining scholarships and grants and provides guidance on the daunting variety of student loan options available today. Additionally, those who have already accrued student loan debt will receive customized information about the most effective options to pay that debt down.
"If you are going to college, or even thinking about it, make CollegeFinanceCenter.org your first stop. No one there is trying to sell you anything. The website will simply help you to seek free money first, borrow wisely or cope with the process of repaying your loans," adds Rebecca J. Weber, Executive Director, New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG).
To help further exemplify the goals of the new National College Finance Center website, Lynch led students, parents, visitors and media through a fully realized and interactive telling of the Don't Major in Debt campaign story with the Don't Major in Debt Student House — inspired by the new trend in immersive theatre and to a large degree by the theatre phenomenon Sleep No More. In fact, the installation was produced by members of the creative and production team involved in that very show.
The drama of student life and college debt unfolded as visitors were led from room to room by following clues, watching videos, and witnessing and participating in true-to-life scenes. The arc of this immersive experience led participants from the clutter and confusion of paying for college to the knowledge and clarity offered by the website. Every moment of the experience was crafted to excite, entertain and educate. After a heightened theatrical experience, transitioning from confusion to clarity, disorder to order, daunting debt to a healthy financial future, students and their parents emerged equipped with an understanding of the website and its mission.
This launch event was the culmination of the New York Public Interest Research Group's (NYPIRG) ongoing grassroots awareness campaign entitled Don't Major in Debt that has, over the past several months, established a presence on Facebook, Twitter and college campuses, with users sharing their personal college finance stories.
The new website was developed and implemented by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), in collaboration with boutique media agency The Field (Social), directed a dynamic national public service announcement campaign to promote this valuable new resource.
About Jane Lynch:
Jane Lynch cut her theatrical teeth at The Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre and in many church basements all over the greater Chicago-land area helping her become the comedic talent she is today. Jane can currently be seen in the Golden Globe and SAG Award winning Ryan Murphy television series Glee on FOX as the one-liner powerhouse coach Sue Sylvester. With her magnificent comedic timing, Jane has earned herself an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, and a SAG award nomination for her role as Sue Sylvester on Glee. With her wit and luminous stage presence, Jane served as the host for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Some of her other recent television credits include the STARZ series Party Down, Lovespring, a Lifetime original series, Desperate Housewives and Weeds as well as the last season of The L Word opposite Cybill Shepherd. She has recurring roles on Two and a Half Men, where she was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress, Criminal Minds and The New Adventures of Old Christine. Jane recently added author to her repertoire. Her memoir, Happy Accidents, was released in September 2011 and includes a foreword written by the legendary Carol Burnett. Jane Lynch, with her comedic timing, fantastic look, and remarkable wit makes her an actress to watch.
About NYPIRG:
NYPIRG is New York State's largest student-directed research and advocacy organization, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit group established to empower, train and educate students and community members through organizing and advocacy efforts in order to solve significant problems affecting residents in New York State and across the country. As a vigilant government watchdog, NYPIRG's principal areas of concern include, among others, consumer rights, accessible, affordable and quality higher education, and voter registration with a particular emphasis on typically under-represented communities. NYPIRG's 20 college campus chapters provide much of our energy, resources and activism. Students at NYPIRG chapters work on projects based upon NYPIRG's community-based, statewide and national agendas.
About HESC:
HESC is New York State's student financial aid agency that helps people pay for college and a national leader in providing need-based grant and scholarship award money to college-going students. At HESC's core are programs like the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), numerous state scholarships, federal college access grants and a highly successful College Savings program. HESC puts college within the reach of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year through programs like these and through the guidance it provides to students, families and counselors. In 2010-11, HESC helped more than 413,000 students achieve their college dreams by providing $991 million in grants, scholarships and federal student loan guarantees, including $855 million awarded through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
About The Field (Social):
A multi-disciplinary, boutique advertising agency, The Field (Social) knows it's all about the story. It's always been about the story, and in today's complex network of digital, broadcast and social media landscapes, The Field (Social) is able to tell strategic and engaging stories for longer, in more detail, to more people and using several voices at once. Founded by Michael Porte, this team of creatives, producers, animators and editors together with talented online, social media, interactive, experimental and PR specialists offers creative solutions to our clients' marketing challenges through exhaustive planning and by executing smart, cross-platform strategies.
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SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bravo Sports Corp. has hired Jeff Balaban, Kyle Brookey and Dave Davenport as it expands its product and sales management team.
Bravo Sports owns several brands in the action sports and outdoor/lifestyle segments including Pro-Tec, SixSixOne and One Industries.
"With the recent acquisitions of Sector 9 and Pro-Tec, we have expanded our specialty division and become the largest skateboard manufacturer in the world," said Leonardo Pais, Bravo Sports CEO. "With the addition of the new lines and in light of our growth across all brands, it was necessary to add key personnel to support us with the best possible leadership."
Balaban assumes the role of senior vice president of sales for the Bravo Sports specialty division. He returns to the company where he worked more than 14 years and helped increased sales from $15 to $40 million.
Balaban comes from PTX Performance Products where he launched brands in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe and the U.K., as well as South America and the Pacific Rim.
Brookey previously held positions at Yvolution and Wild Sales, where he brought licensed products from the NFL, MLB, and NHL to Wal-Mart and Target. He's the new director of sales and will focus on …read more


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Youth Unlimited North Shore services are best delivered through partnership. So naturally, we work alongside a multitude of community partners:
- City of North Vancouver
- Mountainside Secondary
- Carson Graham Secondary
- Sutherland Secondary
- Local churches & youth groups
- CityFest
- Youth Coalition
- North Shore C4
- Local youth work agencies
- JBCC Youth Centre
- North Vancouver RCMP
- Registered Clinical Counsellors
- JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
- Shine Lighting Group
- North Shore Sports Swap
- North Van Rec Commission
- North Van City Library
Programs at a Glance
Youth Unlimited North Shore runs or partners on a wide variety of events, year-round (including during Christmas break, spring break, and summer).
We also run several regularly occurring programs:
- Mobile Youth Drop-In
- RV outreach at Mountainside, Carson, and around the community
- Lunchtime & after-school programs
- Mountainside After-school cooking club
- After-school mental health discussion groups
- Mountainside After-school music jams
- Sutherland After-school floor hockey
- Mountainside Lunchtime TV club
- Carson Lunchtime LEGO & games club
- Evening boardgames drop-in
Connect with us
Youth Unlimited North Shore on Facebook
Youth Unlimited North Shore on Instagram
Andrew Chong, area director:
- andrew [at] youthunlimited.com
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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz LLP Investigates Claims That the Merger May Not Be in the Best Interest of Investors of Frisch's Restaurants Inc. - FRS
May 22, 2015, 01:35 ET
NEW YORK, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Frisch's Restaurants Inc. ("Frisch's" or the "Company") (NYSE: FRS) (ISIN: US3587481017) (CUSIP: 358748101) concerning the proposed acquisition of Frisch's by an affiliate of NRD Partners I, L.P..
Frisch's shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Robert Willoughby at firstname.lastname@example.com or 212-661-1100 or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
The investigation concerns whether the Frisch's directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately shop the Company and maximize shareholder value. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Frisch's shareholders will receive $34.00 per share in cash for each share of Frisch's common stock. However, the EBIT, EBITDA, and book value multiples are below the averages of comparable transactions, according to a Bloomberg analysis.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Florida, and Los Angeles, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz LLP pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 75 years later, the Pomerantz LLP continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of defrauded investors. See www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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I fasted two days during Hajj because I could not find a hadiy, and I forgot to fast the third day, then I fasted it with the seven days (after I returned home). Do I have to do anything?.
The one who forgets one of the three days does not have to do anything if he fasts it after he returns home.
And Allah is the source of strength; may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and Companions. End quote.
Standing Committee for Academic Research and Issuing Fatwas.
Shaykh 'Abd al-'Azeez ibn 'Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz, Shaykh 'Abd al-Razzaaq 'Afeefi, Shaykh 'Abd-Allaah ibn Ghadyaan, Shaykh 'Abd-Allaah ibn Qa'ood


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|Chiral Koszul Duality
Francis, John; Gaitsgory, Dennis
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|Francis, John, and Dennis Gaitsgory. 2012. Chiral Koszul duality. Selecta Mathematica, n.s., 18(1): 27-87.
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curves by Beilinson and Drinfeld (American Mathematical Society Colloquium Publications, 51. American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI, 2004), to higher-dimensional varieties. This extension entails the development of the homotopy theory of chiral and factorization structures, in a sense analogous to Quillen's homotopy theory of differential graded Lie algebras. We prove the equivalence of higher-dimensional chiral and factorization algebras by embedding factorization algebras into a larger category of chiral commutative coalgebras, then realizing this interrelation as a chiral form of Koszul duality. We apply these techniques to rederive some fundamental results of Beilinson and Drinfeld (American Mathematical Society Colloquium Publications, 51. American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI, 2004) on chiral enveloping algebras of \(\star\)-Lie algebras.
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An IGM positive result implies that a person may have been infected with dengue virus within recent weeks. The test may be requested if a person has symptoms that are linked to dengue following her or his travel to tropical areas where the virus is common. Such symptoms include easy bruising, bleeding, bone pain, headache and high fever.Continue Reading
The test determines the level of immunoglobulins or antibodies in the blood. The antibodies are made by the immune system to help in fight foreign intruders in the body, such as toxin, viruses and bacteria. The body makes different antibodies to combat different health conditions, as stated by KidsHealth.
Antibodies tests are used to detect current or recent infection, as stated by Lab Tests Online. The test help to detect the level of two antibodies, immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) that are produced to combat a dengue fever infection.
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Samsung Wearable Phone with Flexible Screen
Samsung Wearable Phone Concept
Wearable technology is growing its penetration in various industries. From a simple wrist band that tracks your steps, to smart watches that monitor your health, plus a variety of wearable gadgets that you can wear as jewelry, attach to your shoe and wear on your head etch.
However, many of these wearable require connection to mobile phone or computers to access the insights and analytics, due to lack of larger display screen for information visualization and interaction. Without a big screen, it allows the wearable device to be compact and low cost, but it also means user need to carry extra devices apart from the "must-have" mobile phone.
What if you can make the mobile phone more compact and wearable, so you can get the best of the both world in one device?
Samsung wearable phone Gear F1 might be the answer for those who are frustrated to carry multiple device for jog tracking, health data monitor, and making phone calls and play your favorite games etc.
Samsung Gear F1 is a compact and wearable phone designed to replace your normal phone and wearable wrist bands and watches etch. Samsung Gear F1 is a full feature Android phone with customer interface design optimized for a 4 inches HD flexible screen.
The flexible screen could be bend and snap to the end of the base buckle to become a wrist phone. The user interface will automatically switch to user preset wrist mode as watch or animated wallpaper as fashion accessory. Or you could retain the full phone feature and use the phone and any Android Apps on your wrist.
User can use Bluetooth earphones to make calls with the wrist phone format, or user can simply release the wrist phone and straighten it by fold and snap the flexible screen on the base buckle to become a compact handheld smart phone. With the advantage of flexible & thin screen, the straighten screen will form are slight concave shape fitting the base buckle profile to provide a reinforce screen stiffness for various App usage.
Samsung wearable phone Gear F1 has build in pedometer, pluses & glucose monitor, and all sorts of health monitoring Apps that you can expect from latest smart phones. The built-in sensors are located at the base buckle facing the wrist veins area for a most accurate and informative monitoring. The sensors modules are designed with micro-cushioning mechanism to ensure a comfortable contact on users wrist. The micro-cushion system beneath the wrist sensors is adjustable so it can best fit users wrist while ensure accurate sensor contacts on wrist. Samsung Gear F1 comes in 2 sizes with adjustable micro-cushion to fit all user wrist.
Gear F1 also come with a super long battery life that last 5 days for normal usage, thanks to its compact screen and innovative body-heat charging function via wrist sensor. Samsung wearable phone Gear F1 is also extremely robust with its flexible screen and liquid silicon molded base buckle casing, it can withstand 6 feet drop test and IP 5 water protection.
Interest to get a hand on this device?
Unfortunately, it is only a concept phone at this stage, although the technology are available and Samsung could probably able to commercialize a phone like this before 2017! Let's keep an eye on this and see which brand are insightful enough to launch this wearable phone if not Samsung, may be it is LG or even Xiaomi!!!
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1. Scope and legal purposes
The following general conditions govern the contractual relationship between Fidussuisse and its customers. They are also an integral part of every contract entered into by Fidusuisse with its customers. They govern the various services provided by Fidussuisse, such as the creation of offshore and onshore companies, ready-made companies, providing a virtual office, the administration of companies, "portage salarial" (umbrella companies), real estate refinancing and the creation of trusts and foundations. The client undertakes not to use the contract or a part of the contract for illegal, immoral or defamatory purposes. Fidusuisse reserves the right to cooperate with the competent authorities in the event of breaches by the customer. Fidusuisse shall not be associated with the customer's commercial activities. The client shall be liable for the risk of legal incapacity of himself, his lawyers or a third party, unless Fidusuisse has been informed of this incapacity in writing. Fidusuisse may refuse to apply all of the services offered to the customer without the need for justification.
2. Due diligence and combating money laundering
Fidussuisse shall comply strictly with the legislation in force on money-laundering and due diligence. Also, before each transaction, the client must provide all information deemed necessary by Fidussuisse so that it can comply with the laws in force. The client agrees that all the information provided is correct and up-to-date. Each economic beneficiary indicated by the client will sign a "form A" as required by the Due Diligence Agreement, which binds Swiss banks. The client also undertakes to ensure that no funds in a company are the proceeds of any illegal activity and that the client will not involve Fidusuisse in an immoral or illegal transaction.
3. Legal and tax advice
Fidussuisse shall provide guidance to its customers and undertakes to provide accurate information throughout the process. However, this information shall be provided for information purposes and may not be considered as legal, tax, financial, or even accounting advice. The customer must ensure he has received the legal and tax advice necessary to establish a company. Fidussuisse has connections to many qualified professionals and is happy to recommend them to clients where appropriate.
4. Services
Establishing companies Fidusuisse provides a service to establish a company in the list of the jurisdictions mentioned on the Fidusuisse website (http://www.fidusuisse-offshore.com). Fidusuisse also has a "Ready Made Companies" service. The list of countries or these companies is available on the Fidusuisse website (http://www.fidusuisse-offshore.com). Virtual office creation Fidusuisse provides a virtual office service. This service enables the customer to have a telephone number in the relevant country with the company's customised telephone answering service. This service enables a postal address and mail service to be obtained in the customer's chosen city. Creation of virtual office VOIP Fidusuisse provides a VOIP phone service. This service consists of a VoIP fixed line enabling the customer to answer calls himself and make calls on behalf of the company anywhere in the world. Duration of commitment The customer undertakes to be committed to the service for a full year, in order to take full advantage of the virtual office services offered. Creation of bank accounts Fidusuisse assists the customer in creating a bank account. Fidusuisse performs all the steps required for the customer to be fully satisfied. In order to provide an optimal service to customers, Fidusuisse provides them with a list of carefully-selected banks. In some cases, the Bank is obliged to refuse to open an account. This is particularly the case when the rules of due diligence are not complied with. Fidusuisse undertakes to reimburse the customer if an account cannot be opened for him.
5. Ancillary services
Fidusuisse also promotes ancillary services. These services, such as company administration, "portage salarial", real estate refinancing or the creation of trusts and foundations are carried out by third parties organized and authorized to provide this type of service. For legal reasons, ancillary services are charged by these third parties. Fidusuisse is a company that offers personalized services but reserves the right to outsource certain services. Services are provided on the basis of a specific agreement concluded between the client and the competent supplier of these ancillary services. Third parties may be subsidiaries, holding companies or any other subsidiaries of such holding companies.
6. The customer's obligations
As mentioned in point 2 above, the customer undertakes to provide all information deemed necessary by Fidusuisse in order to carry out its mandate. Generally, for a case file to be opened, the customer must supply the following documents:
- Certified copy of passport,
- Proof of address,
- Curriculum vitae
In addition, depending on the Bank and the jurisdiction chosen, Fidusuisse may have to ask the customer for the following documents:
- Statement of bank account(s)
- Bank reference letter
- Additional identification documents (identification card, driving licence, residence permit)
Fidusuisse also reserves the right to request this information for every service provided. The customer must inform Fidusuisse as soon as possible of any changes to the information he has provided. Fidusuisse must also be informed of the identity of each person that may engage Fidusuisse's services.
7. Duration and termination
Each contract concluded between Fidusuisse and the customer shall last for the period specified and be tacitly extended for the same period. On renewal, the terms of the contract shall remain unchanged. Fidusuisse and the customer may terminate the contract at term or at the end of any period of extension or renewal subject to two months' written notice. Either party may terminate the contract immediately for just cause. Furthermore, Fidusuisse reserves the right to terminate any contract with immediate effect in the event of non-compliance with the laws or these general conditions. Such termination may affect any services offered by Fidusuisse. Fidusuisse shall not be held responsible for the consequences of or any damages incurred by the customer due to the immediate termination. Creation of a company Any contract to establish a company shall last for one year. Where the customer cancels the contract or requests the transfer of the management of the company to a third party, Fidusuisse will not carry out any action before receiving all outstanding payments and fees due from the client. Upon the incorporation of the company and its registration, the customer agrees to sign the mandate contract appended to these general conditions. Fidusuisse reserves the right to withhold all documents required for the use, management and the proper functioning of the company as long as the mandate contract is not signed. The incorporation fees paid by the customer may only be reimbursed if the following three conditions are met :
- Fidusuisse cannot create a company for the client,
- The customer has provided all documents requested by Fidusuisse or by the Bank,
- The request for reimbursement is presented within 6 months of the payment of the incorporation fees by the customer.
Opening a bank account Opening a bank account The service ends when the customer opens the bank account. Henceforth, all relations are between the customer and the Bank. The customer has a right to withdraw within 7 calendar days following the request to open the account. A full refund of the set-up fee may be granted if the following conditions are met :
- The Bank, with the support of Fidusuisse, cannot open a bank account AND
- Fidusuisse and the Bank have received from the customer all requested documents, correctly completed, AND
- The application for refund is made within 6 months of Fidusuisse's sending the documents to the customer.
8. Payment and fees
Signature of a contract commits the customer to pay the fees established by Fidusuisse and listed on its website (http://www.fidusuisse-offshore.com). All costs related to the creation of the companies and all the ancillary services offered by Fidusuisse may be added to this payment. Fidusuisse shall not supply any service without prior billing and receipt of payment by the customer in Fidusuisse S.A.'s preferred currency, namely the Swiss franc (CHF), in which the fees are listed. Nevertheless, Fidusuisse accepts payments in all currencies and may make out its quotes or invoices to the customer in the currency of his area of residence, including in Euros or USD. Any right to offset by the customer is excluded. The client may not withhold payment following any claim whatever to Fidusuisse. Creation and registration of a company The annual fees paid by the customer for the Fidusuisse service are not refundable and include the maintenance of the company in accordance with the local laws of the jurisdiction involved and the renewal of the registered office and the registered agent, as well as government charges. Incorporation costs (a one-off, lump-sum charge) cover the creation of the company. They are in addition to the annual fee and are dependent on the customer's intended jurisdiction. They include, inter alia, the establishment of the head office, the provision of a registered agent and the documentation necessary for the company to be operational, i.e. the certificate of incorporation, the articles, the resolution on the appointment of the Director and the breakdown of shares. Any other fee paid by Fidusuisse is the responsibility of the customer. Such fees may be government taxes, directors fees or justifiable out-of-pocket expenses. The annual fees may be modified by Fidusuisse when the situation so requires. Any modification shall be specified to the customer one month before the start of the services in the period to which the fees relate. Fidusuisse accepts payment by VISA, Mastercard and American Express credit cards and by bank transfer. For credit card transactions, the customer must take into account that Fidusuisse shall debit all applicable charges. Opening a bank account All costs related to the opening of a bank account shall be the responsibility of the customer. Fees are expressed in Swiss francs (CHF). Fees are due before the start of the service by Fidusuisse. Fidusuisse accepts payment by VISA, Mastercard and American Express credit cards and by bank transfer or cheque. For credit card transactions, the customer must take into account that Fidusuisse shall debit all applicable charges. The term "opening" a bank account is reserved for banks; Fidusuisse must always call upon a banking institution to open an account and under no circumstances fail to do so. Creating a typical virtual office and VOIP Service fees are charged at the end of each month on the basis of the work performed. They fall due on the 25th of each month.
9. Communication
Fidusuisse and the customer may exchange documents and communicate by e-mail, mail or fax, provided that Fidusuisse can send reports of expenses and fees as an e-mail attachment. Fidusuisse and the customer must retain all communications, instructions and documents as proof. Fidusuisse must be able to communicate at all times with the customer. Also, the customer undertakes to immediately notify Fidusuisse of any change of telephone number, fax number, address or e-mail address.
10. Liability
Any contract between Fidusuisse and the client is called a service contract within the meaning of Article 394 et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO). Excluding specific provisions and negligence or fraud that cannot be excluded under art. 100 CO, any damage resulting from error or omission by Fidusuisse or its employees shall be the customer's liability. In addition, the customer shall accept liability for any damages related, directly or indirectly, to neglect, error, action or omission by any third party, institution or payment infrastructure. The customer shall be held liable for any damage related to the use of postal services, telephone or fax, e-mail, or any other means of communication, as well as damage related to delays or misunderstandings, unless Fidusuisse has committed serious negligence. Fidusuisse undertakes to make all necessary efforts to establish ancillary services. However, should these services fail to be implemented, Fidusuisse accepts no responsibility. Similarly, when a bank account is being opened, Fidusuisse acts as an intermediary between the Bank and the customer. Fidusuisse shall under no circumstance be held liable for any damage or dispute arising between the Bank and the customer. Fidusuisse acts as an intermediary and does not perform any activity on behalf of the Bank.
11. Content of the site – warning
The contents of the internet site (http://www.fidusuisse-offshore.com) are given for information purposes. Fidusuisse shall not be held responsible for changes, developments or amendments to legislation or the tax regimes in specific jurisdictions, and its content cannot be applied in its strictest meaning by the customer without prior advice. The country fact files give general information which is updated through a process of legal and technological monitoring by Fidusuisse; however, the latter does not accept responsibility with regard to local developments. Diagrams and packages are provided for information purposes and Fidusuisse shall not be held liable for them. The term "offshore package" may be seen in some respects as tax fraud, tax evasion or abuse of law in some countries. The diagrams above may be considered illegal in some countries: they give a quick overview of international practices. They cannot be considered as final or applicable in terms of the examples given. Customers wishing to carry out such arrangements must consult a qualified adviser. The use of the title "our offshore packages" does not imply any right or ownership. The flags of the countries appearing in the diagrams are sometimes deliberately inaccurate in order to avoid providing advice or information that can be freely used. They are provided as examples, purely for informative purposes. The term "Opening a bank account" means a service linking customers with authorised banking establishments and does not mean the opening by Fidusuisse of an account on its own books. The 'Our services' tab promotes services that may be sold by Fidusuisse or subcontracted by third parties. The service provider is only committed by the contract and its associated billing.
12. Customers and exclusions
Fidusuisse, accepts customers of all nationalities, with the exception of those whose countries are under embargo by the United Nations, or blacklisted by the banks or the OECD, which would prevent the Bank from opening a bank account for the customer. Fidusuisse also refuses to accept customers from countries in which Fidusuisse has offices.
13. Applicable law and place of jurisdiction
All trade or relations between the customer and Fidusuisse are governed by English law, regardless of the rules of private international law. The place of performance of the obligations as well as the exclusive place of jurisdiction is London, United Kingdom, where Fidusuisse has its head office. However, Fidusuisse reserves the possibility of taking legal action against the customer in his place of residence or before any other competent authority.


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The idea of secret banking cabals that control the country and global economy are a given among conspiracy theorists who stockpile ammo, bottled water and peanut butter. After this week's congressional hearing into the bailout of American International Group Inc., you have to wonder if those folks are crazy after all. Wednesday's hearing described a secretive group deploying billions of dollars to favored banks, operating with little oversight by the public or elected officials. We're talking about the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, whose role as the most influential part of the federal-reserve system -- apart from the matter of AIG's bailout -- deserves further congressional scrutiny.
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the very real idea of a secret baking cabal...
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Makes you wonder that maybe, just maybe there is a faction inside the power elite that has continually worked toward bringing about positive change derelict of any ulterior motives. That they are the ones keeping the world from the dystopian nightmare that many of the money changers desire. Think of a movement within a movement. Just food for thought I guess.
And I have to wonder if anyone who hasn't gotten the idea by now is sane...
you have to wonder if those folks are crazy after all.


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Preview: 'Eerie' #1
With the recent success of Dark Horse's horror anthology, "Creepy", the publisher is now reviving another famous genre anthology, "Eerie". Horror anthologies were all the rage back in the day, and they seem to be making quite the comeback. Filled with tales of terror from some of the biggest names in the business, "Eerie" will deliver tales that dabble in horrific sci-fi and fantasy. As with "Creepy", "Eerie" will combine brand new stories, plus reprints of classics all mixed into one tight little package. Check out the preview for the first issue below which hits July 11th.
WRITTEN BY: David Lapham, Christopher Taylor
ART BY: Rafa Garres and David Lapham
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse
RELEASE: July 11th
Uncle Creepy's been having all the fun in Dark Horse's revival of classic Warren magazines, so now it's Cousin Eerie's turn! The terrifying treasury of sinister sci-fi and fearsome fantasy returns with two all-new stories to thrill and chill, plus a classic reprint! First up is a dose of robotic paranoia from red-hot writer/artist David Lapham, followed by way-too-close encounters from Creepy veteran Christopher Taylor! Your trip to the comics store is about to get a lot more horrifying!
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