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Despite mounting opposition from students, faculty and other critics, College of Charleston leaders Friday stuck by their decision to hire Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell as the school's next president.
That's not what protesters wanted to hear as hundreds of students walked out of early afternoon classes and assembled at the center of campus, forming a chorus of disapproval.
"No tuition without representation" read one sign in the crowd. "Walk out! Walk out!" they chanted.
At the same time, critics from the Southern Poverty Law Center stirred up some of McConnell's past statements about Confederate history that they say make him unsuitable for the top post.
McConnell, meanwhile, told The Post and Courier on Friday that his record is marked by inclusion, saying extreme factions are trying to distort what he's accomplished for South Carolinians of all races as a past member of the General Assembly.
"I'm not going to take the bait of anger from these organizations and go down the road of opening old controversies and ill-will and hard feelings," he said. "The rest of us have moved on."
McConnell said he didn't think his selection would hurt in his future fundraising role for the school. He is scheduled to meet with a group of minority college students Monday during a session arranged by former state Sen. Robert Ford, a black Democrat from Charleston and one of McConnell's closest allies in the Legislature.
Friday's protest at the college was the fourth of the week. Attendance has grown each time.
Sylvie Baele, a senior from Johns Island, earlier this month had been a part of what started out as a small group of students and NAACP officials who tried to dissuade the Board of Trustees from choosing McConnell. The trustees hired him March 22.
When Baele saw the hundreds of students Friday in the Cistern Yard, she figured the movement was blossoming. "I think this means we're gaining momentum," she said.
If the effort will see the result its members seek, though, remained unlikely.
Board Chairman Greg Padgett said "students have a right to express their views" but that the trustees are not backing down. He wasn't worried that the controversy could harm the school's fundraising efforts or discourage students from attending and faculty members from staying. He was confident that McConnell would start healing the rift on campus once he takes the reins.
"He'll be very inclusive," Padgett said, "and work with all constituent groups."
The board hasn't yet negotiated a contract with McConnell, he said. The state recently informed the board that it would cover $188,000 of McConnell's salary, a benefit that many schools statewide receive. The college's foundation traditionally would chip in more funds for McConnell's pay.
The notice from the state was the first step in the contract process, but Padgett said he wasn't sure when it would be finished. Without a deal, details such as the length of McConnell's tenure were unclear.
Baele said students plan to meet this weekend to discuss their push for next week. They might reach out to alumni in future rallies, she said.
"With their donations," Baele said, "they have a lot of sway."
Corey Craig, a junior from Goose Creek, helped lead the protesters from the Cougar Mall to the Cistern Yard. He was one of two students ejected from a women's basketball game the night before at the TD Arena after holding up a sign alleging corruption among the trustees. College officials said a disclaimer on tickets reserves the college's right to boot out anyone whose conduct is "offensive."
Craig only recently started protesting the hiring, he said, because he didn't think that McConnell would get the job and that the opposition McConnell faced among faculty members and students would be too much to overcome.
"I wasn't worried," he said. "I was naïve."
Since the hiring, detractors have questioned McConnell's stance on racial issues and brought up his past comments on Confederate history. One of those in opposition has been the hate-speech watchdog the Southern Poverty Law Center.
On Friday, a representative posted on YouTube an audio recording from an April 2007 radio appearance in which McConnell discussed the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley. The show is called "The Political Cesspool."
At the time, McConnell was a state senator from Charleston, the Senate president pro tempore and the Hunley restoration project's lead spokesman. It was one of the hundreds of media interviews about the sub effort he had done nationally and abroad.
Host John Edwards of the Memphis, Tenn.-area station then steered the telephone interview toward the Confederate battle flag controversy in South Carolina. McConnell gave a history of the flag being placed on the Capitol dome beginning with the Civil War centennial anniversary in the 1960s and the later legislative effort to move it to the Statehouse grounds.
"Nobody had a problem with it until all of a sudden - I believe it was in the 1980s - that the NAACP discovered that they were offended by it," he said.
He then discussed the compromise that put a more square-shaped rebel banner outside the Statehouse. McConnell praised the agreement for what he called its biracial and bipartisan support.
"Everybody was happy but the NAACP," he said. "For all fair-minded people, the controversy was resolved long ago."
The connected travel and economic boycott of South Carolina by the NAACP, McConnell said, had "the effect of a burp in the whirlwind."
John Glasstetter, campaign director with the law center, posted the nearly six-minute recording. He characterized the appearance as an "attack" on the NAACP, while also noting the pro-white political bent of the show, its host and its message.
"Well, isn't that rich," Glasstetter said. "There's nothing like going on a white nationalist program called 'The Political Cesspool' to nurture the fabric of mutual respect and attack the NAACP for fanning the flames of intolerance."
"At best, McConnell showed poor judgment by appearing on the program," he said.
Posted on its website, the show's mission statement says that it stands for the "Dispossessed Majority. We represent a philosophy that is pro-white and are against political centralization."
McConnell on Friday said he's done hundreds of radio and other media interviews in support of the Hunley. He said he could take partial credit for the compromise on the flag.
"I was one of the ones that authored the amendment to move the flag," he said. "I took a lot of criticism for it."
While the protesters assembled on campus Friday, Ryan Tarrance walked through their rally while clutching a Confederate battle flag. A video camera was strapped to his chest.
But his appearance was just a passing visit. Students yelled for him to leave, and he did.
The Charleston resident, who doesn't attend the school, said he showed up because he was tired of hearing people trash the flag.
"It's about heritage and not hate," Tarrance said. "That's it."
The rally's organizers had urged students in leaflets to walk out of class and gather around 1:15 p.m. More than 300 had assembled 15 minutes later.
Minutes after that, it started to rain. But the students persisted for another half-hour.
One strummed an acoustic guitar while another young man sang a song that the duo said was written for the protest. It featured curse words and evoked laughter.
Biology professor Phil Dustan watched the demonstration.
A survey, Dustan noted, found that 83 percent of the faculty thought McConnell would not be suitable for the top post at the college.
"It's pretty clear the good ol' boy system is alive and well on the College of Charleston's Board of Trustees," he said. "They solicited us for our opinions, then just ignored them."
Chris Hanclosky contributed to this report. Reach Andrew Knapp at 937-5414 or twitter.com/offlede. Reach Diane Knich at 843-937-5491 or on Twitter at @dianeknich. Reach Schuyler Kropf at 937-5551.


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§ 3293.
Financial institution offensesNo person shall be prosecuted, tried, or punished for a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate—
section 1341 or 1343, if the offense affects a financial institution; or
section 1963, to the extent that the racketeering activity involves a violation of section 1344;
unless the indictment is returned or the information is filed within 10 years after the commission of the offense.
(Added Pub. L. 101–73, title IX, § 961(l)(1), Aug. 9, 1989, 103 Stat. 501; amended Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, § 2505(a), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4862; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXII, § 320604(b), title XXXIII, § 330002(e), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2119, 2140.)
1994—Par. (1). Pub. L. 103–322 struck out "1008," after "1007," and inserted "1033," after "1014,".
1990—Par. (3). Pub. L. 101–647 added par. (3).
Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, § 2505(b), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4862, provided that:
"The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to any offense committed before the date of the enactment of this section [Nov. 29, 1990], if the statute of limitations applicable to that offense had not run as of such date."
Effect of This Section on Offenses for Which Prior Period of Limitations Had Not Run
Pub. L. 101–73, title IX, § 961(l)(3), Aug. 9, 1989, 103 Stat. 501, provided that:
"The amendments made by this subsection [enacting this section] shall apply to an offense committed before the effective date of this section [Aug. 9, 1989], if the statute of limitations applicable to that offense under this chapter had not run as of such date."
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General Comments: Futures were higher as March went into delivery with just a few contracts tendered and as origin selling was less due to the fact that March contracts are now priced. Bulls keep talking about the losses from rust in Central America and the bears keep noting that there is more than enough coffee being produced in other countries to cover the losses seen in Central America. The bears have been in control of the market until now, but price action yesterday suggested that this control might finally be passing. For now, it looks like Central America could lose at least 20% of the total crop this year and more next year. Losses next year could be 30% or more of the crop. Current crop development is good this year in Brazil, and production areas are getting beneficial showers for the developing crop. Production ideas remain big there, and also remain big in Vietnam even though producers there talk about the potential for 25% crop losses. Central America crops are mostly harvested. Colombia is reported to have good conditions.
Overnight News: Certified stocks are slightly lower today and are about 2.672 million bags. The ICO composite price is now 130.62 ct/lb. Brazil should get mostly dry weather. Temperatures will average near to above normal. Colombia should get mostly dry conditions, and Central America and Mexico should get mostly dry conditions. Temperatures should average near to above normal. ICE said that 27 contracts were delivered today against March futures and that total deliveries for the month are 41 contracts.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed. Support is at 137.00, 134.00, and 131.00 May, and resistance is at 143.00, 145.00, and 147.00 May. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 2040, 2010, and 2000 May, and resistance is at 2080, 2100, and 2130 May. Trends in Sao Paulo are down with no objectives. Support is at 177.00, 174.00, and 171.00 September, and resistance is at 181.00, 183.00, and 186.00 September.
General Comments: Futures were higher on new speculator buying. Bears point to increasing certified stocks levels for reasons to be bearish. Demand bulls noted positive economic data in general and ideas of reduced planted area in the US this season as reasons to buy. The current low new crop prices are bringing into question what farmers in Texas and the Delta and Southeast will plant this year. Some are wondering if planted area might be lower this year here in the US due to weak prices against competing crops. The area lost would go mostly to Corn and Soybeans. Texas areas could get some significant precipitation in the next day or two. Delta and Southeast areas will see some significant precipitation late in the week. Ideas are that the market can continue to work higher overall.
Overnight News: The Delta and Southeast will see showers and rain on Friday, and the Southeast could see precipitation through the weekend. Temperatures will be variable in the Delta and will average near to above normal in the Southeast. Texas will get dry weather after precipitation ends today. Temperatures will average near to above normal. The USDA spot price is now 78.01 ct/lb. ICE said that certified Cotton stocks are now 0.307 million bales, from 0.288 million yesterday. USDA estimated Cotton production this year at 14.0 million bales on planted area of 9.8 million acres. The average farm price is estimated at 73.00 cents per pound for the new crop.
Chart Trends: Trends in Cotton are mixed to up with objectives of 91.00 March. Support is at 81.70, 80.55, and 80.20 March, with resistance of 83.40, 84.00, and 85.30 March.
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This year marked the seventh annual event for Mission Bay Yacht Club of providing boat rides, hamburgers and hot dogs, entertainment and beach exposure. According to club members, many of the foster children have never been to the beach, despite living in San Diego.
The Mission Bay Yacht Club provides a secure surrounding for them to enjoy the wonders of the bay.
Club members made it a special day for the children with prizes and stuffed animals for all the kids.
"It is truly a joy for the club to entertain these wonderful children who, for no fault of their own, have had such an incredible disruption to their lives," said Carol Bentley Ellis, who organized this year's party for the children on behalf of the yacht club.


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Wednesday, August 01, 2012
What Parisians are Wearing
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That pink dessert looks a lot like the short skirts!ReplyDelete
Fr designers are eating way too much Fr pastry!
- Stephanie10:30 AM
Loved the vintage art print. Is it something you picked up in Paris? Or is it one of your lovely renderings?ReplyDeleteReplies
I wish Stephanie,Delete
it was at
Au Petit Bonheur de la chance on rue St.Paul 75004
Closed Mon-Tues and at lunch
The Claudine series is my favorite! I will call you Claudine if you like. Love that last image. Vintage gosses a la mer.ReplyDelete
me too Connie.Delete
I learned everything you need to know from that series...dreamy
Nobody is better at free association than toi, chere Claudine. Let us count the days until Vogue gloms on to this bit of Paris street fashion which we will have seen FIRST, right here. Thank you for making me ahead of the curve!ReplyDeleteReplies
You, dear VivianDelete
will always be ahead of the curve!
- Anonymous10:44 AM
hum, I live in Paris and I can assure you that not many Parisians wear these lace skirts with leggings or dark tights like shown here, it's just not elegant... The Bon Marché picture is certainly a bit more chic!ReplyDeleteReplies
most trendy looks are not 'elegant'Delete
Especially at first
And it's for the kids to wear
Bon Marche's black knee socks + bare leg is not trop elegant to me
As a former flower child (is it possible to be former...or am I just dormant?), I recall the days when I didn't own a single petticoat!ReplyDelete
What holds up the ballerina's skirts at that gravity-defying angle?
I put my toes in Menton's water:) It was such a lovely day..I want to feel that feeling again..ReplyDelete
I love those tutus:) So sweet!
A delightful post, Carol. Wonderful pictures !!ReplyDelete
Carol, this was great fun to read and view, and I have always loved that particular proportion that the lacy shorter hem/tunic length gives when added to leggings or ballerina tights.ReplyDelete
I haven't always worn it, mind you, but over the years have found many ways to adapt it to something that would work ... at least here in NYC.
I always like taking a SoHo Wooster Street detour to see all the frilly stiff pettis under beautiful skirts at Morgane Le Fay. They mess around with the overall idea but stay true to the very feminine silhouette.
This post added to my enthusiasm to soon see Paris for myself. As you often say, the place appeals to many of our senses.
Carol, you're brilliant at exploring the connections and cultural references to the trends you observe. Free associations too - from knickers to patisseries! Great post.ReplyDelete


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Supreme Court grapples with privacy vs. accountability on government networks
I know it sounds like a soap opera, but privacy while doing government work is serious business. The case in question stems from a police officer in Ontario, Calif., who was caught sending 456 personal text messages -- an average of 28 per shift -- over his department-issued smart phone while on duty. The city's wireless contract put a limit on messaging, and he and other officers were exceeding the limit, causing overage charges. So the city took a look at the messages for the top two offenders and found that only three were actually work related.
Sounds like an open-and-shut case? Don't be so sure. In an only-in-America twist, the texting officer—who was allegedly sending sexy notes to his wife, a girlfriend and another officer — sued the department and the wireless company for invasion of privacy, and won. The case has worked its way through the appeals process and now lands at the door of the Supreme Court justices, who I guess will get to read all about what cops like to do with their handcuffs when off-duty. At least the justices will learn why they call it "sexting."
But the larger issue is whether government employees can expect any real privacy when communicating over government computers or mobile devices. I know when my father used to work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology he would never respond to any e-mails from his work computer, saying that he was told that they were, or could be, read by supervisors. Of course he wasn't sexting, but he was worried that his bosses would say that sending a private e-mail on the government's time and equipment could be used against him in a performance evaluation.
In the private sector, text messages are (apparently) safe. Wireless providers have said that after a message is sent and received, it's deleted from their systems.
But government networks are a different animal, as former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick found out when he got involved in a legal battle over the firing of a bodyguard who knew too much about his alleged amorous activities with his chief of staff. A bunch of text messages that would probably make the California police officer blush became part of the legal case when the bodyguard sued, and the messages ended up being read out loud on Fox News Channel.
This is one of those cases where it would be difficult to be a Supreme Court justice. On the one hand, I want to come down on the side of privacy and say that workers should be able to send messages home without fear that some supervisor is going to read them. But if the justices say that, then it might open up the floodgates where people can run up overage charges with impunity. The backlash might be pulling wireless phones out of the hands of government workers who need them, just to control costs.
So I'm torn on this issue. I guess the right thing would be to protect the privacy of government workers, and I know that this means that a few bad apples are going to be given free rein to run amok. But I could be wrong and would love to hear what government workers think of the situation and what, if anything, you think should be done. So feel free to post your thoughts anonymously in the comment section below, and we promise not to have any of your supervisors read them over.
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Its a fine line between privacy and the Job. Do we become oblivious to our constitution while were at work. Are we to turn a blind eye to whats wrong when were home. There is no right to privacy anymore and it seems that were just reverting to those thing this country has critcized about so many eastern europeans for many years...
Having worked federal to local government and in private business, I was taught by parents, supervisors and employers that whatever was issued to me for use for the company/government was a privilege, not a right and therefore was to be used for work. There was an understanding that some private use may occur but it should be incidental. Second issue - with the big push to limit sexting examples for our children, what is a law enforcement officer doing? How can he expect to honestly to arrest someone for doing the same thing he does? Third issue - knowing how hard I have come down on my staff for texting & cell phone as a safety issue as well as taking time from work, he showed inappropriate behavior by misusing his time. In this day and age, nothing is private that is on the net - test, twitter, email, phone messages, you name it. If you want privacy, then do it in private, on your own time, in your own home and even then it might not be so private.
What about the safety issue here. It's illegal to text or talk without hands free device while driving and I see police and highway patrol doing it ALL the time. I also see them working on their laptops while driving their patrol cars. Law enforcement don't have superhuman skills that make it safe for them to do these activities.
If he was sitting on the side of the road, in an office, or somewhere else, it was still a waste of public resources if he was on the clock. If he was on break or bekore/after work, he should have used his personal cell phone.
There are multiple issues here, mixed together. 1) The cost of extra use of government equipment. 2) The use of the employees work time. (could have been on breaks/lunch. We don't know. 3) His expectation of privacy. Although I know that currently we are told that "there is no expectation of privacy on government systems", I feel that there are many circumstances where there should be. If incidental use is allowed, as it is some places, then shouldn't that also carry an expectation of reasonable privacy in that use? There's quite a bit to peel apart here. What if someone texted home details of a medical test, or concerns about harrassent at work? I'll be very interested in seeing how it all comes out.
I have a completely different point of view from what I have seen so far. Why was he sending all these personal messages on company time? Everywhere I have worked in the past, You can not do any personal work on company time. It doesn't matter if it is a private company or a government job. If he sent an average of 28 test messages, then it stands to reason that he also read about that number of messages. If he spent the same amount of company time building a boat, or remodeling a car, for personal use, on company time that would be grounds for dismissal at any job I've ever worked at. I would say more, but my break is almost over and I can't do this on company time. I want to keep my job!!!
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Gold and silver futures rebounded after Moody's Investors Service said U.S. policy makers must address debt woes to avoid a credit-rating downgrade this year, boosting the appeal of the metals as a haven.
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"More needs to be done on the policy front to address this rising debt ratio," said Steven Hess, a senior vice president at New York-based Moody's. The ratio of debt to gross domestic product will increase in the long term, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Earlier, gold fell as much as 2.1%, while silver plunged 9.4%.
"The Moody's headline seems to have brought buyers to precious metals," Dave Lutz, the head of exchange-traded fund trading and strategy at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. in Baltimore, said in a telephone interview. "There was also massive short- covering after prices started rising" as traders unwound bets on a slump, he said.
Gold futures for June delivery gained 1.4% to settle at US$1,384.10 an ounce at 1:43 p.m. on the Comex in New York. Earlier, the price touched US$1,336.30, the lowest for a most- active contract since April 18. The metal dropped in the previous session sessions, the longest slump in four years.
On Aug. 8, 2011, gold rose 3.7% to a record at the time after Standard & Poor's cut the U.S. credit rating that month.
Holdings in exchange-trade products backed by the precious metal surged by US$1.7 billion in 10 minutes today as futures rallied. Assets at 2,198.3 metric tons on May 17 were the lowest since July 2011.
Mideast Tensions
Escalating tensions in the Middle East, a drop by the dollar against major currencies and "barging hunting" boosted gold and silver, David Meger, the director of metal trading at Vision Financial Markets in Chicago, said in a telephone interview.
Silver futures for July delivery advanced 1% to close at US$22.582 an ounce on the Comex. Earlier, the price touched US$20.25, the lowest since Sept. 14, 2010. Trading was 70% higher than the 100-day average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Electronic trading in the July contract, the most-active, was halted four times in 20-second increments between 5:07 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. Chicago time yesterday after prices "sold off sharply," Damon Leavell, a spokesman for CME Group Inc.'s Comex, said today in an e-mail.
This year, silver has slumped 25% and gold dropped 17% this year as some investors have lost faith in precious metals as a store of value amid improving economic growth, low inflation and the rally in equities.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, palladium futures for June delivery rose 1.4% to US$750.75 an ounce. Earlier, the price reached US$754.95, the highest since April 3. Trading more than doubled compared with the 100-day average.
Platinum futures for July delivery advanced 1.1% to US$1,484.60 an ounce.


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By Lisa Capobianco
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With the approval of plans for the West Street business zone development at a recent meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission has assured the public that it will continue to protect homeowners in the residential area while still working to bring in new businesses.
"We tried to make this a collaborative effort between the town staff, business owners and residents," said Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairman Paul Chaplinsky. "We want to take in complete views on the West Street Corridor."
The zoning regulations affect the general areas of Spring Street and West Queen Street, including residential lots on Welch Road. Residents who live in these areas have reported concern over such regulations, especially if they choose to sell their homes. But the commission has reminded residents they may continue to live there and sell their home if they wish to do so.
"You have a right to your house, and we cannot take that away," Chaplinsky said. "We've done our best to educate people on what their rights are, recognizing that people live there."
Chaplinsky said that homeowners who live near the zoning regulations have only one limitation: if they decide to make any significant changes to their lots, such as adding a swimming pool, they must receive permission from the Zoning Board of Appeals because their residential use is "legally non-conforming."
Another issue posed to commission members dealt with traffic issues. Members of the Southington community have expressed their concern about West Street turning into another Queen Street. But Chaplinsky said the town will have regulations for every new business that comes to West Street, making the roads accessible for drivers.
For instance, the town will require every new business to have "interconnectivity" with the parking lots of its adjacent businesses. Each parking lot will be located in the back of the buildings, so drivers do not have to worry about returning to West Street just to park in an adjacent lot.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Michael DelSanto said he feels pleased with his commission's work with the community.
"We assessed all avenues," DelSanto said. "We want to control West Street before it controls us."
Despite the concerns over residential lots and traffic, Chaplinsky said the project will benefit not only businesses but also residents themselves. Besides bringing more jobs to town, the West Street planning activity will also minimize expenses for residents, by creating a "walking community," so they will have more access to local businesses without the burden of using gas mileage.
"People want convenience," Chaplinsky said.
Although the commission has reflected on how to handle the project, Chaplinsky and DelSanto said more planning remains since the West Street planning activity is a "long-term strategic vision."
"This is a marathon, not a race," Chaplinsky said.
"It is going to take time and a lot more work," DelSanto added.
West Street business zone approved; Zoning works to protect homeowners
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Cubs Add Thomas Neal, A Look at Junior Lake's History, and Other Vacation Bullets
The Cubs head to Philadelphia for a three-game set this week, as my vacation continues. I say that not to brag about vacationing, but as a reminder to those who've missed it: I'm on vacation this week, and will be doing just one catch-all post like this one per day (absent earth-shattering news popping up).
- Yesterday, the Cubs picked up outfielder Thomas Neal off of waivers from the Yankees. The 25-year-old was a top prospect with the Giants earlier in his career before injuries (and a lack of pop or speed) held him back after coming to the Indians. In the minors, Neal has been a guy who doesn't strike out much, gets on base (.377 OBP) and hits well (.301 BA). But he doesn't offer speed or much power, and it sounds like Yankees folks weren't too bummed about losing him, because they say he wasn't much defensively, either. Still, as the right-handed half of an outfield platoon – he's played primarily in the corners, but played a handful of games in center field in 2012 – Neal could be productive (though he hasn't yet shown it in the bigs in limited opportunities).
- Although Neal's expected to come to the big club today, the real difficulty is going to be in sticking on the Cubs' 40-man roster all offseason. He's a fringy type, no matter how much he shows in the next couple months, and it's hard to imagine the Cubs devoting a spot to him when they've already got to make decisions on outfielders like Ryan Sweeney, Brian Bogusevic and Cole Gillespie. As with some of those guys, if the Cubs like Neal, they may simply try to sell him on the idea of returning next year on a minor league deal.
- Side note on Neal: he was sent down by the Yankees to make room for Alfonso Soriano.
- To make room on the 40-man for Neal, the Cubs transferred Rafael Dolis to the 60-day DL. He hasn't pitched since early June with a forearm strain.
- A great background piece from Carrie Muskat on the Cubs signing Junior Lake and Starlin Castro. The former was the favored son for the first couple of years, and it's fascinating to read about how their signings/development played out.
- Ryne Sandberg on leaving the Cubs' organization, joining the Phillies, selling his place in Chicago, and on his time with the Cubs. Sandberg says he's not bitter about how things played out, but you do get the sense that he was very disappointed to have been passed over in favor of Mike Quade for the managerial job in 2011. To my mind, all the Cubs did was spare Sandberg the indignity of managing a train wreck or two, and having the city's meatballs turn on him, before he was ultimately fired for things out of his control.
- Alfonso Soriano, who is back in Chicago as the Yankees (and Alex Rodriguez, in case you hadn't heard) play the White Sox. Soriano spoke with ESPN Chicago and CSN about his time in Chicago and PED stuff, and noted that he might be willing to return as a coach with the Cubs after his playing days are over. Soriano would be a pretty great coach/ambassador for the Cubs.


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Author Notes: You know you've crossed the border when...you can find butter tarts at any convenience store. If you've never had one, they are a bit like pecan pie without the pecans. They are a classic, usually made with brown sugar and corn syrup. I left out the corn syrup and used maple instead. Traditionally these have raisins in them, but I am a confirmed raisin hater, so I either have them plain, or I add a few wild blueberries or nuts (macadamias are amazing here) to each tart. They are gooey but not runny, and sweet but not tooth-achingly so, thanks to a bit of lemon juice and unsweetened pastry. —MaryMaryCulinary
Makes: 12--2.5" tarts
Butter pastry
cups all-purpose flour
cups unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
teaspoons salt
tablespoons ice water
- Combine flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse until the largest pieces are the size of peas and some pieces are tiny.
- Add 3 tablespoons of water and pulse again. Squeeze a handful of the crumbs together to see if it holds. If not, add the water in small increments. You do not want the dough to come together in a ball in the processor. Once the dough holds together without too much effort, flatten it into a disc and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for a few hours.
- Let dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes, then roll on a lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness. Cut circles using a 4.5" round cutter. Place in standard (1/2) cup muffin tin. Chill for 30 minutes.
Maple butter filling
tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
cup brown sugar
egg, at room temperature
cup maple syrup (medium/amber), at room temperature
teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
teaspoon salt
teaspoons lemon juice
cup small wild blueberries, nuts, raisins (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400F and place a rack in lower third of oven. Cream butter and brown sugar and add egg. Mix well, then add syrup, vanilla, salt and lemon juice.
- If you are using any nuts, raisins or berries, add a few to each pastry shell. You only want enough to barely cover the bottom of the shell. Add syrup mixture, filling only 3/4 full. Don't be tempted to fill them to the top, as they'll bubble over and stick to the pan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until filling is bubbly and puffy and pastry is golden. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then run a knife around each tart and carefully remove. You must remove them when they are warm, or else they will weld themselves to the pan. Cool and enjoy slightly warm or at room temperature.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Maple Recipe
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Late Winter Tart (Sweet or Savory)
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Brazil's real advanced to a two-month high on speculation the central bank will allow it to gain further to ease inflation concern.
The currency gained 0.3% to 2.0269 per U.S. dollar at 1:04 p.m. in Sao Paulo, the strongest level on a closing basis since Oct. 25. Swap rates due in January 2015 decreased four basis points, or 0.04 percentage point, to 7.70 percent.
About 100 economists in a weekly survey published today raised their median forecast for the benchmark IPCA index of consumer prices by the end of 2013 to 5.49 percent from 5.47 percent the week before. Alexandre Tombini, the central bank president, strengthened the real in November by selling currency swaps after it reached a three-year low.
"With the depreciation of the real, a yellow light has come on," said Francisco Carvalho, the head of currency at Liquidez DTVM. "Inflation will continue to cause more concern in the short term."
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Policy makers left the target lending rate at a record low 7.25 percent in November after 10 consecutive reductions since August 2011 to support growth.
The real has gained 2.1 percent since Dec. 20, when Carlos Hamilton, the central bank's director for economic policy, said policy makers consider an exchange rate of 2.05 per dollar as more "adequate" when creating economic forecasts than 2.10.
Brazil's central bank swung in 2012 between selling currency swaps to prevent the real from falling too quickly and offering reverse currency swaps to protect exporters by keeping the real from strengthening beyond 2 per dollar.
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a vehicle that hit a man as he tried to cross a street in Spartanburg County early Monday.
Troopers say Tyler McCormick, 22, of Rutherfordton, N.C., was trying to cross East Wade Hampton Boulevard about just after 3 a.m. when he was hit by a vehicle headed south.
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YONKERS, N.Y. – A 21-year-old Hastings-on-Hudson man was killed early Tuesday when he lost control of his car and it collided with several parked cars in Yonkers, police said.
Carter Smith was driving a silver Toyota at around 2:14 a.m. when it slammed into at least five parked cars on Warburton Avenue near the Odell Avenue intersection, police said.
Smith, a 2008 graduate of Hastings High, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A day? Two days?
Major League Baseball suspended Game 5 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in the middle of the sixth inning ... just after the Tampa Bay Rays tied the game, 2-2. I can honestly say I've never seen players in the clubhouse so angry, almost to the point where I wonder if it will affect them whenever play resumes. Players are upset because game conditions were terrible in the fourth inning, ridiculous in the fifth inning and downright comical in the sixth inning. But only after the Rays tied the game did MLB suspend play.
B.J. Upton scored the game-tying run in the sixth after he hit a two-out grounder up the middle. Jimmy Rollins moved to his left, caught the ball in the hole and turned to throw to first. But the ball slipped out of his hand and Upton reached first base safely. Could Rollins have made the play under normal conditions? Maybe. He is one of the best shortstops in baseball. Upton then stole second with Carlos Ruiz barely getting a throw to the bag. Could Ruiz have made a better throw under normal conditions? Definitely, although there's no knowing if he would have thrown him out Upton or not.
Upton scored from second on Carlos Pena's single to left. Pat Burrell's throw was on target but bounced in the pool (or a pond) in front of home plate. Would a bounce on a dry surface have allowed Ruiz to get the ball a split-second sooner? Maybe.
Regardless, it was a joke. And because of this joke, Game 5 is going to be stained forever.
The Phillies just hope it doesn't stain their season.
The game has tenatively been rescheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday, but that's not official. Both teams will go with their bullpens. Rays manager Joe Maddon said he expects Grant Balfour, who already was in the game, to continue to pitch. No word on who the Phillies might pitch.
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About the death of my parents: The funeral
22-12-2011, 02:59 PM (This post was last modified: 22-12-2011 03:07 PM by Observer.)
About the death of my parents: The funeral
don't weep for what is lost
but smile for what has been
(Obituary card, Names and dates are cropped)
Although deeply pious, my parents where also secular humanists. Practising this, they always choose person before dogma and human approach before religious fuss. My father often arranged celebrations where he collected inspirational poems and music. We where befriended with several priests and in close communication with them, we often had beautiful Roman-catholic masses. (come to think of it, even as a child, I was mostly inspired by dads poems about nature and hope then those about God an Jesus). I thought it was no more then appropriate to arrange something like that.
The problem: The house was sealed shut by the police. So, no chance to collect their favourite music and no access to dads poetry books. Not only that... No one even WANTED to enter the house. What would we find there? Blood?
After some search we found some poems and nice songs. We sat together with a befriended deacon (family of my wife) and talked about what we wanted to say and what music we wanted to play.
Dad was straight against the picking of flowers. "Leave them be" he said. "Come back next year and find even more flowers". Mom loved flowers. So my dad grew roses and other assorted flowers in the backyard especially for my mother to pick and place next to the little shrine she made to remember my sister and other departed. Mindful about both mom and dad's wish, we asked every mourner to bring just one simple rose to the funeral. The idea was, to put dad's wheelbarrow next to the coffins and to have everyone put his rose in there. A symbolic deed.
We head off to the pastor of the church with our texts, songs and wishes.
Almost everything was already arranged behind our back!
There was a choir (the sang horrible! really really horrible!) We where only able to play one of our beloved song. I could only quote one poem. And the carefully written testimony's by their beloved ones where all mashed together in one indigestible chunk of text. The wheelbarrow war nowhere to be seen. As a result everyone who brought a rose (and with everyone I mean ALL +675 mourners. The line was endless) tried to put their rose on that small straight edge of the two coffins. Roses fell and where almost trampled upon. I could have lived with that if not...
When we where in our hideout the first days, the friend we lodged at (the one from the quote below) had to fend off some nosy press. So we asked the pastor SPECIFIC to NOT HAVE PRESS in the church! Guess what we saw on the news that evening... I can be angry and wave my fist to the pastor but that won't undo a news bulletin. Lying son of a bitch! So far for the intervention of the Roman-catholic church
Everything will be allright...
First off, I had my small revenge. At the graveyard they pushed me that stupid toilet-brush thingy in my hand to sprinkle holy-water. I gave it back to him, kindly smiling and saying that I brought my own homage to my parents. I gently put the rose on moms coffin (I was the only one who kept it) saying, "Hi mom, I brought you a flower" And then I opened a Leffe (which was dad's favourite) poured it as it should in the correct glass, and presented it to dad. "Cheers dad!" I believe I heard some reply "cheers" and some muffled cheering behind me. Later I heard, the pastor did not know what to do or where to look. Giving flowers to my dad just seemed so laughable. The man wants a firm and tasty beer in his final resting place.
Now here's the end...
My parents never wanted to be buried. They wanted to be cremated and have their ashes scattered. (funny side-note: Mom always said she didn't want worms between her toes and dad, suffering lifelong from cold feet due to a birth defect, said he liked the idea of warm feet for eternity. (weird humour is hereditary) ) Due to the circumstances they died in, cremation wasn't possible since the bodies could be claimed by the defence. The coffins are now placed in an enclosed and sealed crypt. When the trial is over, their will will be done and we can leave all pastors, churches and cameras behind us.
We will find ourself a source somewhere, in a forest or meadow, and at dawn, when the morning mist searches his way through the trees to hide himself from the slow rising sun, and under the last light of planet Venus, a friend of ours will play a lament on his double toned folk-bagpipe, while we, passing the urns, scatter them gently in the stream.
Farewell mom, Farewell dad
About the death of my parents: the murder
Understanding "strength trough faith"
(About my relation with my parents)
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
At least you'll get the time for a real funeral. I hope some people were appreciative of the event that happend for now.
I'm not a non believer, I believe in the possibility of anything. I just don't let the actuality of something be determined by a 3rd party.
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
The arrogance from the priest to ignore you, I was become mad.
I have been the best part of my live a fighter to religion.
No way this should be ignored by me.
I was become angry reading your message.
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
I want to say something nice but I don't find the right words for your situation. So I simply show you that I am reading this and have high respect for your trust in this community sharing your story. And it is a good step to write about things. It helps your healing process (talking from experience). I know how hard it is to go through everything again by writing it down, but I think you are doing well.
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
I'm disappointed it didn't go the way you wanted it too. I am glad that part is over with for you and your family. I'm sorry for your lose as well. I hope the trial stuff gets over with soon enough so you can finish what you had planned and pick up the pieces of your life.
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
The description of your parents is so wonderful, so open, it would have been a pleasure to know them. They look quite sweet together in the photo and from your description, they certainly complimented each other. It's good to keep thoughts of what they were like and you will need to make sure to tell your little one when she asks. I just bet in the future, you will see a bit of each of them in her behavior.
Sounds like you got a show of the usual insensitivity of the church -as if you and your family needed one more horrible thing to endure! Idiots. I'm glad you pulled the rug out from under the priest and had a moment of tenderness with your Mom and hardy drink with your Dad! You demonstrated how you shared your life with them, and your gentle tribute is far more personal and loving than a bunch of fake words and meaningless rituals of any priest.
Everything seems on hold since you have to wait for the trial to be over. That might be difficult, but it will be a relief when it is finished. Then you can give your parents the peaceful rest they wanted and deserve. Things might not seem natural until you do.
For now, hang tight to your family -your nieces must be just traumatized by everything! I have a feeling you and your family will take strength from each other. So stay strong, be healthy, get plenty of rest and exercise for stress.
And escape to the forum if you need some alternative reality or just some laughs.
A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move to higher levels. ~ Albert Einstein
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
My deepest condolences.
What an unbelievable situation to be in. I feel extreme sorrow for you and your family and at the same time extreme anger for those who have hurt you. I can't even imagine how you must feel.
All I can say is I am so sorry that your life has been turned upside down in this way and I hope the pain of it all fades away as quickly as possible.
Humankind (a total misnomer)
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
Observer :
I am very sorry to hear that this has happened to your family. A few minutes ago (or an hour or so...) was the first I had heard of this, since I rarely find the time to come here anymore.
I have never been much good at wording things like this, so rather than put my feet in my mouth, I'll just say that I hope justice gets served ( I looked, Belgium has no death penalty) and that this will close quickly so your healing process can begin.
My very best wishes to you in these terrible times.
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
I fell in love with your parents just now.
It was just a fucking apple man, we're sorry okay? Please stop the madness
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RE: About the death of my parents: The funeral
Picture of the grave. The tomb can not be seen underneath all the flowers. Note dad's beer in the middle
It's the human approach of people like you all, caring about someone you never met IRL that makes me believe again that the world isn't such a bad place after all.
Yes, death penalty isn't practised anymore in Belgium ever since the last WWII traitor got a bullet in 1949. I think this is good. I don't want more deaths. Besides... I don't think putting anyone to death is a punishment. Sometimes I feel, the living are far worse off then the death.
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Guerra placed seventh in the javelin at the Big West Championships with a throw of 180'7" (55.05m)...Took second in the javelin at the Big West Challenge Cup with a seasonal best of 191'11" (58.51m)...Was fifth at the USC Invitational with a mark of 191'9" (58.46m), and won the All-Cal Challenge at 162'2" (49.42m).
Had his best javelin throw of the season at the Cal Nevada meet, where he took first place at 199'6" (60.82m)...Also won the Azusa Pacific Invitational with a mark of 185'3" (56.46m)...Was ninth at the Big West Conference Championships, where he threw 163'10" (49.95m)...At the All-Cal Challenge, his first collegiate meet, he tooksecond place at 180'7" (55.05m)...Won the javelin at the Cal Poly dual meet at 180'2" (54.92m).
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He is the author of eleven books and the editor of three anthologies. Recent books: Sacred Rights: The Case for Contraception and Abortion in World Religions, (Oxford University Press, 2003); and Sacred Energies: When the World's Religions Sit Down to Talk about the Future of Human Life and the Plight of this Planet, (Fortress Press, 2000). He is also the author of some 200 articles in professional journals and magazines, including Theological Studies, Cross Currents, Atlantic, The New York Times, Crisis: Journal of the NAACP, and Ms. Magazine.


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On April 9, Spc. Jon Town was featured on the cover of The Nation, in an article that told how he was wounded in Iraq, won a Purple Heart and was then denied all disability and medical benefits. Town's doctor had concluded that his headaches and hearing loss were not caused by the 107-millimeter rocket that knocked him unconscious but by a psychological condition, "personality disorder," a pre-existing illness for which one cannot collect disability pay or receive medical care.
Soon Town became a national figure, the human face of the 22,500 soldiers discharged with personality disorder in the past six years. His story was picked up by the Army Times, Washington Post Radio and ABC News's Bob Woodruff. It was dramatized in a May episode of NBC's Law & Order. And rock star Dave Matthews began discussing Town's plight at every stop in his spring concert series.
Further investigation by The Nation has uncovered more than a dozen cases like Town's from bases across the country. All of the soldiers interviewed passed the rigorous health screening given recruits before being accepted into the Army. All were deemed physically and psychologically fit in a second screening as well, before being deployed to Iraq, and served honorably there in combat. None of the soldiers interviewed during this eleven-month investigation had a documented history of psychological problems.
Yet after they returned from Iraq wounded and sought treatment, each was diagnosed with a pre-existing personality disorder, then denied benefits. As in Town's case, Army doctors determined that the soldiers' ailments were pre-existing without interviewing friends, family or fellow soldiers who knew them before they were wounded in combat.
In this article you will hear from Army doctors who say wounded soldiers are routinely misdiagnosed. One says he was pressured by superiors to diagnose personality disorder in cases where soldiers were physically wounded or suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Maj. Gen. Gale Pollock, acting surgeon general of the Army, was briefed on the problems with the Army's personality disorder discharges. Instead of correcting cases like Town's, she buried them. The surgeon general released a series of memos filled with fabrications. Pollock then informed wounded soldiers that their cases had been thoroughly reviewed by an independent panel of health experts when in fact no such review was conducted.
"This is not the way the government ought to work. It's not the way they should be responding to veterans," says Representative Bob Filner, chair of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He first heard Town's story in April and began working soon afterward to bring the soldier to Washington. There Town would get his chance to tell Congress everything: about his diagnosis, his discharge and the work of Surgeon General Pollock.


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Maybe I've been wrong.
Maybe it was wrong to imply that Todd Bentley said that he should put Jesus aside to preach angels and the supernatural?
Perhaps I should just relax and concern myself with other things even though Todd Bentley pukes out false prophecy, after false teaching, after blasphemy, after heresy, ad nauseum?
I suppose I don't need to worry so much for the tens of thousands of souls following this deception to the point of disregard for God's written revealed Word.
Maybe it's not so bad to chant over and over "ANGELS! ANGELS! ANGELS! ANGELS! etc. etc...."
I want you to notice something. In the above clip heretic Todd Bentley WORSHIPS ANGELS by...
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...attributing FIVE things to angels that they don't deserve or want!
1. Glory ("angels of glory...")
2. Help ("I need heaven's angel's help!)
3. Victory/Protection (I need warring angels)
4. Healing (I need angels of healing!)
5. Revelation (I need angels of revelation)
This is a demonic ploy to take our reliance for ALL things FROM JESUS and to rely on the "angelic hosts" to come be and do what we need!
We only receive healing and victory through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
We only receive help and revelation by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
And ALL "glory", belongs to Jesus Christ!
Kent Philpott writes: The apostle John said, "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work." (1 John 3:8) Jesus has defeated Satan and his legions. Also, as we resist the devil, he flees from us. (James 4:7) And, perhaps, of greatest importance, we are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 2:6) What need is there for an angel, even a well-known one like Michael? No, Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, is enough.
Never mind the 7000 people who are emotionally led by the driving beat of the music to moan and chant repetitiously to their God (god?)calling on him to "send down fire!" According to many, this is OBVIOUSLY of God! What do you think?...
Now think back on Elijah and the "prophets" of Baal...
I Kings 18:21 And Elijah came to all the people, and said, "How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him." But the people answered him not a word.
I Kings 18:24 ...you call on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD; and the God who answers by fire, He is God."
So all the people answered and said, "It is well spoken."
I Kings 18:26 So they took the bull which was given them, and they prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even till noon, saying, "O Baal, hear us!" But there was no voice; no one answered. Then they leaped about the altar which they had made.
I Kings 18:27 And so it was, at noon, that Elijah mocked them and said, "Cry aloud, for he is a god; either he is meditating, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened."
I Kings 18:28 So they cried aloud, and cut themselves, as was their custom, with knives and lances, until the blood gushed out on them.
I Kings 18:29 And when midday was past, they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice. But there was no voice; no one answered, no one paid attention.
I Kings 18:30,32 Then Elijah ...built an altar in the name of the LORD; and he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed.
I Kings 18:33,35 And he put the wood in order, cut the bull in pieces, and laid it on the wood, and said, "Fill four waterpots with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice and on the wood (3 times)." So the water ran all around the altar; and he also filled the trench with water.
I Kings 18:36 And it came to pass, at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near and said, (WITHOUT CHANTING, SCREAMING, VIBRATING, GOING INTO A TRANCE, etc... just a simple prayer)"LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and I am Your servant, and that I have done all these things at Your word.
I Kings 18:37 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that You are the LORD God, and that You have turned their hearts back to You again." (REPENTANCE)
I Kings 18:38 Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood and the stones and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench.
I Kings 18:39 Now when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, "The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!" (REPENTANCE, FAITH)
QUESTION: Is Todd Bentley a prophet speaking the Words of the One, True God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? He sure calls down the "fire" alot... but where is it? Non-existent fire comes from an non-existent god.
Elijah's fire was real... it was sent by God, He received the sacrifice of the people and the fire of Elijah's God caused people to fall on their faces in repentance and faith.
Psalm 121:1-8 says
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper;
The LORD is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The LORD will protect you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever.
Todd's god isn't answering his prayers for "fire", and "miracles" and "more" so he's requsting "angels" screaming at his god, hoping he'll wake up and do something. Is Todd's god asleep?
But the God of the Bible is "He who keeps Israel" and "will neither slumber nor sleep..."
Looks like it's Todd who needs to wake up... not God!
Call Down the Fire! Call Down the Fire!
Call Down the Fire! Call Down the Fire!
Pray for worldwide revival!
Come on- Give me two minutes! two minutes!
Pray for worldwide revival!
Come on- Pray for this anonting to go to the ends of the earth!
I want you to pray for more. I want you to pray fo... say "God pour it out!"
Pray with me! Stand with me! Stand with me!
In your homes... pray right before your televisions!
Kneel down. Kneel down in front of your computers.
I'm asking you to pray!
Give me two minutes and pray for the fire to fall!
Pray for worldwide outpouring!
Pray for the dead to be raised!
Pray for another level of miracles!
You hear them God?
You hear them God?
We want more!
You hear them God?
You hear them God?
We want miracles!
You hear them God?
You hear them God?
We want revival!
You hear them God?
You hear them God?
We want the dead raised!
Come on! Lift up your voice! Pray with me for worldwide revival!
Pray for signs and wonders! Pray for the dead to be raised!
I need you to pray! My God! Don't let it stop!
Don't let it stop! Let it go all over the world!
Let the fire fall! Let the glory fall!
Come on! Pray like you really want it! Pray like you really want it!
I'm commissioning the intercessors!
Lift up your voice! Come on, watchnmen!
Pray for the move of God in Lakeland!
Pray for Fresh Fire Ministries! Pray for GODtv!
Pray for Todd Bentley!
Pray for Heather Clark. Pray for Roy Fields!
Pray for my team! Pray for my staff!
Pray for the outpouring!
Come on, now's the time to be focused in, not leaving!
Now's the time to be focused in and praying for what you want!
Come on! Come on! Can you push through? Can you push through?
Or are you just here for a little "bless me"?
Maybe you're watching for a little "bless me"!
I want more than a "bless me"!
I want a habitatiiiiiiiiiooooooooon!
If you want a little "bless me", we're not lookin for a little bless me here!
We're lookin for a move of God here! We're lookin for a revival here!
We're lookin for the glory of God here!


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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — One of the only known suspects held in the attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya wants any interrogation by the FBI to take place in a Tunisian judge's office with his attorneys present, one of his lawyers said Wednesday.
The Sept. 11 assault by armed men in the Libyan city of Benghazi killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stephens and three other American diplomats. Members of an Islamist militia are suspected in the strike.
Ali Harzi, a Tunisian, was detained in Turkey and extradited to Tunisia in October where authorities have said he is "strongly suspected" of being involved in attack. Harzi has been charged with "membership of a terrorist organization," and FBI investigators have expressed interest in interviewing him.
According to Harzi's lawyer Anwar Oued-Ali, the presiding judge ruled last week that the FBI could interrogate him along with Tunisia's judicial police at the police's headquarters. But when FBI and the Tunisian investigators came to interview Friday, he refused to speak with them.
On Monday, Harzi's legal team told the judge that he would cooperate with the interrogation, but that any interview must take place with attorneys present and in the judge's chambers, rather than on police premises.
Tunisians ousted their longtime dictator in 2011, but they still hold the police in great suspicion, especially due to past accusations that the police tortured suspects.
Harzi's lawyers also asked that a certified translator be present to avoid any misunderstandings during the interview. Oued-Ali said the judge's decision was expected Thursday.


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Before joining the faculty at Texas Tech, Professor Spain was the Director of Clinical Programs at the University of North Dakota School of Law for eighteen years, where he established several new clinical programs and expanded the range of clinical opportunities available to students. Prior to entering legal education, he worked for several legal services programs in Nebraska.
In addition to law teaching and legal practice, he has also been active in the field of alternative dispute resolution, serving as Chair of the Governing Board of a university-affiliated community dispute resolution center as well as being a frequent trainer and practitioner in mediation skills. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Board for the Office of Dispute Resolution for Lubbock County.
Professor Spain is also engaged in participating in and promoting pro bono service among faculty and law students. He organizes an annual CLE Program by law school faculty for legal services attorneys, public interest practitioners and pro bono attorneys. In addition, he is a past member of the National Advisory Committee of Equal Justice Work as well as a former member and Chair of the State Bar of Texas Standing Committee on Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters. He currently serves on the Law School Advisory Committee of the Texas Access to Justice Commission. He also serves as the Faculty Sponsor for three student organizations, the Student Public Interest Initiative, Volunteer Law Student Association and Family Law Society, which regularly co-sponsor Pro Bono Clinics in the community. He has been a member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas since 2003.
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- B.A., University of Iowa 1973
- J.D., Creighton University 1976
- Civil Practice Clinic
- Family Law
- Professional Responsibility
- Advanced ADR Clinic
Selected Publications, Honors, and Awards
- Collaborative Law: A Critical Reflection on whether A Collaborative Orientation can be Ethically Incorporated Into the Practice of Law, 56 Baylor L. Rev. 141 (2004).
- The Unfinished Agenda for Law Schools in Nurturing a Commitment to Pro Bono Legal Services By Law Students, 72 UMKC L. Rev. 477 (2003).
- Considerations for Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution for North Dakota, (co-author, Kristine Paranica) 77 N.D. L. Rev. 391 (2001).
- The Elimination of Marital Fault in Awarding Spousal Support: The Minnesota Experience, 28 Wm. Mitchell L. Rev. 861 (2001).
- The Opportunities and Challenges of Providing Equal Access to Justice in Rural Communities, 28 Wm. Mitchell L. Rev. 367 (2001).
- Measuring Poverty: A New Approach, (book review) 2 Loy. Pov. L. J. 173 (1996).
- Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Poor: Is it an Alternative? 70 N.D. L. Rev. 269 (1994).
Honors and Awards
- Lubbock County Bar Association/Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Pro Bono Legal Clinic Volunteer Attorney Award 2009
- Texas Access to Justice Commission, ATJ Pro Bono Champion 2008
- Texas Bar Foundation, Outstanding Law Review Article Award 2005
- Lubbock County Bar Association/West Texas Legal Services 2002
- John Crews Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award
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Artists: Cris Gherman
13 Fat Catz Studio
Dublin, Ireland
Currently Traveling in the United States
What year did you start tattooing?
I started tattooing back home in Transylvania in 1995. I was living in Budapest, Hungary, at the time and my friend asked me if I wanted to join him to go to a friend's house to get tattooed. At that time tattooing in Hungary and Romania were still virgin territories, unless of course you count the prison tattoos. We went there the next day and the guy was an old-school biker tattooing from his home. While he was preparing the tattoo, I started asking him questions and kept a close eye on everything that he was doing. I was very curious about the whole process. After two hours of tattooing, and after a few beers, I got the courage to ask the tattoo artist if he would let me tattoo for a few minutes. He said if my friend did not mind then he would go have a smoke while I tried my skills. I got the shakes and started to sweat profusely as soon as I touched the machine, with its weight and vibration and a bleeding arm in front of me.
I rigged the needle in and attempted to do what the tattoo artist had been doing. But after digging the needle in and moving my hand, and then cleaning up the blood, I realized nothing came about. Of course, I had no idea about skin stretching and how fast to move my hand. That was my first experience, and I fell immediately in love with tattooing. To celebrate I got super drunk that night. The next day I woke up, still drunk from the night before, and I had the bravest idea ever: to buy tattoo equipment. The biker directed me to a shop I would never forget: Dark Art Tattoo. I spent all the money I had saved in the three years I'd been working hard in Hungary, and I bought the best and most expensive equipment they had.
I have never regretted it and never looked back since.
What was your first shop experience like?
My first shop experience was a mess. I was doing an intricate Celtic design and I screwed up the stencil as it washed away. Because I did not have enough experience, I didn't know what to do. I panicked but was trying to act cool. I asked my business partner to freehand it for me. Lesson learned: Do not mess up the stencil, and do learn how to draw. At that time I did not have any artistic skills, aside from dancing, but that was no help in a tattoo shop. The following year I joined art school and finished two years of classic animation.
What is it like owning a tattoo shop like 13 Fat Catz?
I think owning 13 Fat Catz Studio was the beginning of my tattoo career. Previous to that I had owned another shop with my business partner from 2002 until 2007. I took a year off to do one year of sound engineering. My motivation was killed because I was fed up with bad requests from the customers: stars, tribals, Irish flags, shamrocks and the Fighting Irish, unicorns, tramp stamps, and the mighty "Mom" and "Dad." So I took a year off and spent all the money I'd saved on a musical adventure. After realizing that music was not what I wanted to do, I decided to open up my own tattoo shop, 13 Fat Catz, and do it my way. I would only do what I wanted and refused to do any more of the stupid and mindless tattoos. Soon after I was able to practice and develop my own signature style and I became known in the area.
What is the tattoo scene like in Dublin?
Dublin's scene is pretty slow, unfortunately. The mentality is still a bit behind, but it's picking up now with all the tattoo TV shows. Luckily, I had customers who trusted me, which allowed me to develop my own style.
What conventions have you done recently or are planning to do this year?
My last conventions were in New York and Chicago. I plan on starting strong in January 2014: the Argentina convention, in Mar del Plata, where I will also be doing a seminar. After which I will be flying to Belgium for another convention, and then I'm off to the Milano convention in the beginning of February. I will also be doing some guest spots in Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and Dublin. I should be back in New York City by the end of February. My plan is to do at least 15 conventions in 2014 here in the USA and in Europe, and hopefully a bit further.
How do you describe your style?
My style is hyperrealism.
You're known for your eye tattoos. What made you want to tattoo eyes?
It happened purely by mistake. While I was having a discussion with a friend under the influence of some beers, we started a debate on what has been done and what has not been done in the tattoo industry, and how to make yourself known. I knew that the eye scene was missing and what had been done so far did not have a powerful impact for the public. So I asked him if he wanted an eye tattoo. He said yes. And from that one eye tattoo, I was asked to do many more.
What inspires you as an artist?
Everything around me, especially nature. I take loads of photographs for my references. But then again, any kind of art is an inspiration, like trips to museums, and especially the architecture of places when I travel.
What sets you apart from other artists?
I think my background. I started tattooing in a country where it was virtually nonexistent and did not quit.
What other mediums do you work in?
Painting and digital painting. I would love to try sculpture one day.
What kind of tattoos do you look forward to doing?
I definitely would love to do a leg sleeve with all the eye expressions from young to old. Actually, I had that planned on a friend but I left Dublin before I could start.


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Seriously, what a year to be a comic-book fan. First the Avengers movie kicks up a storm in cinemas all over the world, then that's soon to be followed by The Amazing Spider-Man and Batman Dark Knight Rises, and soon after that is the Judge Dredd movie and the Watchmen prequel comics.
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